Back to the Sixties: Farm, Get Wealthy & Raise the Cubs
Author: NanFangLiZhi
Date: 2023-07-15T18:00:00+00:00

Chapter 1: Personal Interspatial Space part1

"Mother, I'm so hungry. "

In the single apartment, Lin Qing He opened her eyes on her bed and was in a daze. After a while, she sighed frankly.

She grabbed the phone at the bedside and checked the time. It was only 5:30 in the morning, and it was May in the lunar calendar. The sky outside was already bright at this time.

Lin Qing He put down her phone silently, and then a magical scene happened. Out of nowhere a glass of water in her hands!

Lin Qing He observed this cup of hot water which was still steaming. It was just like when she put it in last night.

Taking in the phenomenon within her eyes, Lin Qinghe no longer hesitated, she got up to wash up.

She was just an ordinary office worker and did it pretty well. She is currently the sales department manager. Although she was ordinary, what happened to her recently was not ordinary.

As she brushed her teeth and saw her dark circles in the mirror, Lin Qing He shook her head again and sighed. Although her heart was in a mess, she did not forget to put on her makeup.

No one would believe her if she talked about it. For three consecutive nights, the dream she had contained a child who grabbed her, called her mother and ask for something to eat. The dream felt so real, it nearly scared her witless.

At first, she thought she was too tired as she had recently worked overtime, so she didn't care.

But the second night, she had the exact same dream. Along with this dream, an interspatial space of about ten square meters appeared in her body. It was about the same size as her single apartment.

This scared her.

But probably because she had the habit of reading novels, her ability to accept was relatively strong. Of course, this is also related to her strong tenacity.

In short, she accepted quickly.

The interspatial space on her body is in the palm of her hand. With just a thought, she can see it. The space was like a storage box. Last night, she put a cup of hot water into it as an experiment and it was exactly the same when she took it out in the morning. The temperature didn't change at all.

This is enough to prove that the space was unchanging. The condition it was in when placed inside, is the condition it'll be when taken out.

And just now, the child was in her dream again, calling her Mother and saying he was hungry. And then she was awakened.

But this time, she finally didn't hesitate anymore. The strong uneasiness in her heart made her have an intuition that something strange would happen, so she had to make some preparations.

Because she saw in the ‘dream’ that the place was extremely poor, she wondered whether if it was in the apocalyptic years. The supplies and food were very scarce. The faces she saw were very vague, but without exception, their bodies were all skinny and faces were sickly yellow.

Although her childhood days weren't easy. But compared to the environment seen in the 'dream', her life growing up under the five star, red flag (basically Chinese flag) in the early days of reform, food and clothing was not a problem. It is impossible to imagine that(the dream) kind of living environment.

Her novel was not read in vain, and now she had an additional interspatial space on her. She believes that if she didn't do anything else, then maybe by chance transmigrated to the apocalyptic era, she will starve to death!

Soon Lin Qing He finished washing and sorting herself. She took out a pen and paper and began to count the supplies to be purchased. The basic seven (firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy, vinegar, tea) had to be prepared with the exception of firewood and tea.

Among them, rice and oil are the top priority!

Lin Qing He replaced the firewood and tea with brown sugar and rock sugar. White sugar isn't necessary. Rock sugar was enough to replace it. Eggs were added to the notebook.

In the dream place, something like eggs is definitely an asset currency.

In addition to the eggs, there was meat. No matter what kind of meat, she had to get some anyway.

And also medicines, for emergencies, colds, fevers, bloating and diarrhea are all necessary. And needed to buy some oil/menthol balm for all kinds of aches.

One box of these things was sufficient, and will not occupy much space.

After writing these, Lin Qing He felt that the food supplies were almost enough.

Then she started to write the rest. She didn’t know if it was cold there or not, but warm quilts had to be prepared. The mattresses had to be prepared as well. All of it needed to be grey and not colorful because she saw in the 'dream', the place is gray and white. There was no color at all.

Thinking of this, she blew out some heavy exhales, despite her optimistic nature.

Afterward, materials began to be added again. There were some personal items of her own. Although the materials were important, she also wanted to leave some private space for herself to buy some female personal items, which were also equally important to her.

Few pages are written full of materials. She looked back and forth several times to make sure she didn't have anything left out and then sighed in relief.

Then she started counting her savings.

After checking a few times, her saving was only 50,000 yuan.

For her who had been working as a department manager for just a few years after graduation, this deposit is naturally small. But there was no other way, as her expenses weren't small on most days.

Cosmetics are a necessity. Every so often, she goes shopping or eats out with my friends, which one didn't cost money?

From the current her, one can't find the shadow of the past.

She was an orphan girl abandoned by her parents. She grew up with her grandmother in rural from a young age. When she was a sophomore, her grandmother passed away. From them on she fed herself until she graduated from college to find a job.

Although life wasn't easy, she still persisted. Now she was living very well.

Originally she wanted to save a down payment, and when the time comes for her to get a house for herself so that got her to save on some expenses and try not to be part of the moonlight group.

She still had more than 2,000 yuan of loose money on her, plus 50,000 in her card, it's a total of more than 52,000 yuan.

Straight out, she rented a minibus online.

It was a driver's license she got from the time she studied in college and work. At that time, she wanted to make some money as a chauffeur. Later, I dislike the fact it was little money and lots of trouble, so she dropped it.

It was a young man who rented out the minibus. Because he wants to go back to his hometown for a few days, so he planned to rent it out. He originally thought of just giving it go, and didn’t expect someone would really rent it.

After Lin Qing He contacted him and heard that urgently need it, he drove it over. It was not too far away and arrived downstair in around ten minutes.

Lin Qing He paid the deposit online, so there is no need to pay anymore. After trying to drive it, it was very smooth, even if she hadn't driven for a long time.

Although the minibus was a bit old, there was only one row of seats behind the seat, and the last row was dismantled to become a minibus that could carry goods. Lin Qing He was very satisfied.

Sending off the vehicle's young owner, who tried to strike a conversation with her, she carried her bag and hit the road.

She hadn't had breakfast yet, so better to eat breakfast before you start fighting.

This breakfast shop was a ten-minute drive from the apartment where she lives. The journey was short. Lin Qing He was aware she's a foodie. But she can't come here often because the location wasn't on the way to work.

Chapter 2: Personal Interspatial Space part2

Sure enough, the other business had yet to open, but the breakfast shop here opened at 6.15a.m. There were already street cleaners buying buns from here and ate while leaving.

"Auntie, give me one bun and a cup of soy milk. The three yuan worth bun." Lin Qing He said.

The aunt of the breakfast shop answered and soon brought it to her.

A hot steamed bun with a cup of soy milk.

Lin Qing He came by this store by chance half a year ago and came in for breakfast once and found this store.

The aunt in this store is local. Her family got three buildings for rental. According to the current house prices, like her single apartment will cost one thousand a month, without including the utility bills.

Cheap ones cost six or seven hundred a month. And three buildings are collecting rent, what does that mean?

Even if a family does nothing, there's no worry about food and clothing.

But the aunt's family couldn't sit still. The couple opened the breakfast shop with their eldest son and daughter-in-law, and the business was extremely prosperous.

Not only was it clean and hygienic, but it was also particularly good.

Like the bun Lin Qing He was eating, just one is enough for her to be full as she got a small stomach.

A bun costs three yuan, but it contains meat, eggs, and cabbage. It tastes very delicious and had plenty of ingredients.

And this bun is why she drove all the way here.

When Lin Qing He still haven't figured it out, she was skeptical. Would transmigrating with an interspatial space really happen to her?

After hesitating for two days, she thought it through today, the third day. This decision made her feel a sense of urgency. She was afraid that she would transmigrate to the poor place before she was ready.

Then that would mean call heaven get no answer, call earth get no inspiration.

And she didn’t know if there was any place for cooking. This big and delicious bun was really suitable!

"Auntie, how many buns are there? You're very skilled. It's so fragrant, I want to buy it for my colleagues." Lin Qing He wiped her mouth with paper and told the aunt.

The aunt laughed, "There is still more, but if you buy more, I can't make it cheap for you, our profit is not big."

Because the business is really good, there are a lot of made in general stores. Before there were construction sites making a large order, but it was the same, no discount on the price. That's because no matter how much was bought, this store's bun can be all sold out.

There is no shortage of big clients like Lin Qing He.

"Auntie, how much you have, pack it all for me. I drove over here, so I can be put in the back seat." Lin Qing He said: "But you really have to give me a cheaper price, this trip of mine saved your family a lot of effort?"

The aunt saw that she wasn't joking, said, "Then I'll see how much there is."

She went to take a look and soon came out: "I have made a lot today. There are three hundred, how much do you want?"

"There are only three hundred?" Lin Qing He couldn't help ask.

"Oh, little girl is not big in age, your tone is not small. Three hundred isn't little. At most, three of our buns are enough to make a big fellow full," the aunt said.

"There are many people in our workplace unit, and they are all big men. Their appetite can't be compared to us. And it tastes this good, one person will have at least two or three. The three hundred are not enough to share." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"Are there that many people in your unit?" Aunt froze and looked at her suspiciously.

Even if one person gets three, three hundred are enough for one hundred men.

Lin Qing He laughed: "Just our unit doesn't need so many. Isn't there a unit next door? However, I'll take those three hundred first. Auntie, what do you think it should be pack in? I'll take it to them first to see if they like it. If they like to eat them, you may have to work hard and do overtime today. Been working overtime for a while, so the workplace order snacks.”

"What kind of workplace are you in? To need a big girl to come out to handle this?" The aunt saw that she wasn't fooling her, so she took out a foam box and spoke.

It's a bit like a foam box that contains popsicles when you were a kid.

"How about using this box?" said the aunt. Because construction sites order buns, so the store had these big boxes, specially reserved for packaging buns.

"Okay." Lin Qing He saw it looked very clean, nodded, and replied to her last question: "This wasn't appointed for me to do. My sister-in-law is responsible for the few unit's meals, but she has a cold. I have no choice but to help her out? Auntie, your bun is good, a lot of filling and clean. This is famous in the area, everyone will definitely like it, and my sister-in-law can also rest. "

Although these words are full of loopholes, under the rendering of Lin Qing He's colorful rubbish, the aunt didn't care about it that much.

First packed up three foam boxes for her, because some had not been steamed yet, so the aunt asked Lin Qing He to wait for her. Lin Qing He said that she'll take the three foam boxes first and told the aunt to continue steaming for her and she will take the already steamed ones in the foam box to her workplace first and will return soon.

Although there were some loopholes in Lin Qing He's remarks, it was true she got matters to handle. The payment was cleared in one go, so the aunt didn't doubt anything. Under Lin Qing He's bargaining, the aunt reduced the price by twenty yuan.

Although it's only twenty yuan, Lin Qing He doesn't mind the saving was small. She can't wait to divide one cent into two cents. Twenty yuan is enough for her to refuel.

After leaving the breakfast shop, Lin Qing He parked the car in a quiet, deserted place, and directly put three foam boxes into the space.

Then she headed straight to the nearby market.

She came to buy eggs.

She usually cooks herself and treats herself, so she comes to this market to shop.

As soon as Lin Qing He arrived there, she bought up the free-range egg from a local old aunt.

It was because they are familiar and she also knows the old aunt's eggs are the freshest, and basically, none are broken.

Speaking of about, there are also free-range eggs sold in supermarkets. Those eggs are also cheaper, but they have to be picked carefully, otherwise, it was easy to buy bad ones.

Although the eggs of this old aunt are a bit expensive, Lin Qing He doesn't mind buying from her. And this transaction, the old aunt also gave her a little discount.

It was the old aunt’s son who carried them over to the market for her to be sold. Lin Qing He came over at that time. The old aunt's son hadn’t left because he will help the morning rush, otherwise, the old aunt can't handle on her own.

So Lin Qing He asked the young man to load her two baskets of eggs into the vehicle.

Two baskets of eggs got loaded in, Lin Qing He immediately settled the money including two baskets and carrying pole. Then sent him away.

Knowing that the other party would be confused, Lin Qing He ignored it. Anyway, she gave him enough money.

Chapter 3: Personal Interspatial Space part3

This kind of basket was relatively large and contains a lot of eggs. She heard the old aunt said that one basket of eggs weighs 45 pounds.

A pound of eggs cost her eight yuans, originally was eight point two. Ninety pounds of eggs in two baskets cost her more than seven hundred yuans because they are all free-range eggs. Even if she got a discount, they are still expensive.

Naturally, two baskets of eggs couldn't satisfy Lin Qing He, but it was still OK. She crossed the eggs out of the book.

At this time, the aunt from the breakfast shop called. Lin Qing He drove back to the breakfast shop. She gave the aunt a few positive comments. After the praises, she took away three boxes of steamed bun.

Although the size of this foam box wasn't large, the volume wasn't small. It can hold almost fifty in one go. Three hundred big buns were completely packed in six boxes and two trips.

However, Lin Qing He still wanted more big buns, so she straight out booked five hundred, and planned to come to collect it tomorrow morning.

Although the aunt didn't understand the reason behind the action, Lin Qing He gave a deposit of 1,000 yuan, so she readily agreed and didn't act nosy. She simply asked her to come over at this time tomorrow morning to get her buns. At that time, she would have it all packed up with the same foam box and not one less.

Lin Qing He expressed that they're a known brand, she naturally believed nothing will go wrong.

Then she drove away, returned to the market again. Because she had bought eggs here, and what's more two baskets. So this time Lin Qing He didn't dare to make such a big move.

At this time, the market has opened, and soon it became bustling with people.

Lin Qing He got her eyes on the pork. Her luck was pretty good because today ’s pork was all excellent and from local pigs. It's the type that has no taste and very delicious. Even if she didn’t like pork much, if she encounters this pork, she'll buy a little.

However, the price was a bit more expensive, but Lin Qing He didn't care a bit.

Originally she wanted to be low-key but seeing this kind of pork, Lin Qing He threw it out of mind. At once, she asked for a half side of the rib, pork belly, lean meat, oily fat and the likes she wants from the first pork shore. The same situation with the next few pork store.

This made the few pork stores' bosses puzzled and questioned what's going on?

"There are three relatives from my mother's family who have a happy event happening today. Initially, they already had it arranged with the pork store there but suddenly they sold it to others. This is an emergency ah, so they came to me?" He helplessly explained: "I won't talk more. Hurry, help me chop up the ribs. Don't need to bother with the pork belly and fats meat. Just pack them for me."

Although the few pork store owners didn't understand how the other pork store promised and then go back on their word? But there seems to be no other explanation than this.

Why else would they suddenly ask for so much pork?

Only weddings can use so much pork.

So without hesitation, they immediately chopped the ribs and the likes for her.

Lin Qing He settled the bill one store by one store. Altogether the ribs weighed 80 pounds or so and one pound was 25 yuan. The ribs cost more than 2,000 yuan.

There were also pork belly, lean meat, and fatty meat. Because they were already picked out and heard her say that it was for happy events, they were willing to give her leeway.

Just buying so much at once, except for giving her back a few yuans change, the price was not cheap.

Lin Qing He asked them to help carry them to the vehicle and transported all the pork away.

She drove the vehicle to a remote place. After Lin Qing He made sure no one was around, she immediately put the eight bags of ribs and all kinds of meat into the space.

Adding up the pork and ribs, it amounted to 5,000.

In addition to buying buns and eggs, she now has almost 45,000 yuan left.

She canceled the word meat off the list. With this much ribs and pork, it's enough to eat for a long time. As for other meat, chickens, ducks, fish, etc., forget it, she didn't have much money. She thought it through, even if there's a lot of money, the space only has ten square meters. It is very limited, can’t hold much.

She had to prepare some of everything for the just-in-case moments.

As for the market, she couldn't go there anymore. She drove to a pretty far large wholesale market in the city.

She began to order rice, brand name rice, and 50 full packs of it. Each pack was 20jin (aka 10kg) of top-quality good rice packed in vacuum.

The wholesale manager thought she was going to open a store by herself. As soon as he asked and found she wasn't, he wondered why did she order so much?

Lin Qing He explained that it was ordered by her workplace and was a benefit for everyone.

Besides the fifty bags of rice, she also ordered fifty bags of 20jin flour, also top quality.

Because it was a large order, the price was at the wholesale price, so it wasn't expensive.

On top of that, there was peanut oil. She bought a certain flower brand one. This brand was very expensive, but it was also very pure.

She also uses this brand of peanut oil. A barrel was 5.5kg, equalizing to 11jin. She looked at the wholesale price. After a moment of hesitation, she got five barrels. Even wholesale price, it was 100 yuan or so per barrel!

Five barrels were nearly six hundred.

The wholesale price of one bag of rice was 45 yuan. The retail price was 60 yuan. Meaning 15 yuan cheaper.

But fifty packs of rice also meant more than 2200 yuan.

The price of flour was similar to rice. Fifty bags also amounted to 2000 or so.

Adding all these, it's at the boundary of 5000.

Lin Qing He counted in her head and then appraised the space again. Two baskets of eggs, eight bags of pork, and six foam boxes of ready-to-eat buns were inside. This left five-sevenths of the ten squares space.

After putting these rice, flour and peanut oil, there were still about three-sevenths space left.

She asked the wholesale manager to call people to put all the goods in the minibus. But there were too many things and the minivan couldn't fit it all.

Lin Qing He decided to take half and send it to her workplace first and then came back half an hour later. The wholesale manager said that it was no problem and gave her a receipt.

Lin Qing He left fifty bags of rice and five barrels of peanut oil before leaving. Halfway on the road, she placed the goods inside the space.

And crossed out the words oil and rice in the book.

As a sales department manager, Lin Qing He was skilled at making maximum use of one day's time.

Halfway on the road, she changed direction and headed directly to the pharmacy next to the urban hospital. She visited this pharmacy once before, and their stock was complete. Just the price was expensive. One trip a few hundred was cut down.

But now Lin Qing He couldn't care about so much.

Chapter 4: Personal Interspatial Space part4

She got some for cold, fever, bloating and diarrhea and other emergency use. She bought ten boxes of the triple six brand cold capsule.

She also bought some other medicines that are very likely to be used, such as the menthol balm jotted in the book.

Several of them were particularly expensive, costing her nearly 10,000 yuan, but Lin Qing He didn't mind as they were prepared for just-in-case.

These don't take up much space. Because Lin Qing He bought a lot, she asked the pharmacy to give a paper suitcase to pack it.

After putting it on the minibus, Lin Qing He took out the notebook and crossed out the word 'medicine'.

Then she drove over to the wholesaler, and the wholesale manager called someone to load her remaining fifty bags of flour into the vehicle.

"If you still need anything, I can prepare it all. As long as you come here, I can ask someone to load It into the vehicle for you." The wholesale manager said politely.

Dragon Boat Festival was nearly approaching, and he deduced that this must be a big company giving benefits to its employees.

When Lin Qing He heard what he said, on impulse, she took out the notebook and wrote down brown sugar, rock sugar, soy, vinegar, and salt.

Then she gave it to the wholesale manager and asked him to prepare it according to the amount above while she sends the flour to the unit first.

The wholesale manager expressed that it was no problem.

Lin Qing He drove away and collected the flour into the space halfway on the road.

Now there are three-sevenths of space left in the space. She felt that the food supplies are almost enough.

She stopped on the main street, took out the notebook and crossed out the words flour. Then she looked at the other things to see if there was anything missing. She would make up for it if she lacked it. She organized the space and checked if she can make more room.

Taking out her cell phone and checked that it was nearly half an hour, she drove back.

The wholesale manager had brown sugar, rock sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and salt ready for her.

Twenty jin of brown sugar, twenty jin of rock sugar, twelve bottles in a box of soy sauce, fifteen bottles in a box of vinegar, a large sack with twenty-five small bags of salt inside, and one small bag contain two jins of refined salt.

Someone put it in a vehicle for her, and then Lin Qing He settled the bill first.

"I still have something to buy." Lin Qing He said after the checkout.

"Miss, what you want to buy, you can tell me, I will take Miss over." The wholesale manager nodded.

Lin Qing He didn't act shy with him, this time she came to buy women's products (a.k.a. period stuff).

She frankly ordered ten boxes of supplies, and she requested the wholesale manager to call someone to tear off the outer packaging and scattered them into five boxes.

Because this saves space. With these five large boxes plus the brown sugar, white sugar and stuff before, the two-sevenths of space was left in the end.

Although it was a bit excessive, Lin Qing He felt that the current supplies are not in short supply but this stuff was really indispensable!

Because a lot of materials had been stored in the space, enough to temporarily stabilize the situation in the desperate situation, she did not believe that if she was really to transmigrate, she wouldn't be able to live successfully.

So what she had to consider now should be personal issues.

Lin Qing He ignored the perplexed look of the male wholesale manager and asked someone to take it to the minibus. and took it with her, Then she took the yet-to-recover and first-time-meeting-such-bizarre-client male wholesale manager with her to continue shopping.

Lin Qing He also bought two large boxes of tissues.

Toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, shampoo, face towel, soap, moisturizer and so on also can't be forgotten.

She even saw old-fashioned double-eared iron pots and old-fashioned casseroles pot in the supermarket. She got two of each. In addition to those, were five sharp old-fashioned cleavers...

The male manager automatically attributed this was for her female colleague to take home to use, so there was nothing to ask.

Whatever the client wants, he just give it to them, and it's not like he never saw this kind of client.

Lin Qing He glanced at him and said, "These things, you have to make it cheaper for me. I bought so much from you."

"That's for sure," asserted the male manager with a slight smile.

"How heavy is this quilt? How is it sold?" Lin Qing He came to the clothing area, pointed directly at the shelves of quilts packed in bags.

"This is a good five-jin quilt. If Miss wants to buy it, I'll give Miss a discount. The wholesale price for one is only three hundred and eight." The wholesale manager said.

"Five pounds isn't enough. Give me another. No, give me two seven-jin quilts!" Lin Qing He glanced and frankly spoken.

The male wholesale manager swiftly arranged two seven-jin quilts, both of which can be used for double beds.

Lin Qing He was satisfied with a glance because the quilt could leave the inner core and remove the outside.

She briefly looked at the mattress and also asked for two wool mattresses, both of which were grayish in color. They looked very old, but the quality was really good and the price was not cheap. The wholesale manager said that it was targeted at middle-aged and elderly people and would she like to change it?

Lin Qing He conveyed no, it's exactly what she wanted!

"A new batch of fruit arrived in the fruit area today. Would you like to see it, Miss?" The wholesale manager said politely when it seemed like she was almost done.

Lin Qing He originally wanted to leave, but after he said that, she examined the space. There was currently one-seventh space left. It was just enough to keep the ordered big buns, but if it was packed in a bag, she can find a bit of space.

And with more than 10,000 savings left, Lin Qing He came to the fruit area. In the end, she got a box of grapes, a box of yellow pear (Pyrus nivalis) and two boxes of apples.

When the bill was settled, Lin Qing He drove away with all the goods. It was one vehicle full. She took all the materials into the space halfway on the road.

After solving these problems, Lin Qing He let out a sigh of relief.

Now that these things are gathered, even if there were any accident, she should not have to worry about it for a short time when she went over, right?

Ten square meters was only so big. From start to end, so many things were put in, the space in her palm left some room but not very big. There was only a place reserved for the last five hundred white buns.

And when the time comes, she'll have to put it in a bag and take it inside. If she uses a foam box, it may not be able to fit it.

After being busy outside all day, she grabbed a bun from the space and ate it when hungry, drank mineral water, and passed it as a meal.

She reached home when it was 6:30 in the evening.

After a long day of exhaustion, her spending was down to the last few thousand yuan after all her spending. However, she didn’t plan to spend any more. Don't mention that the space couldn’t fit anymore, it was for in case the unexpected didn't happen. Then she'll be empty-handed!

However, after sweeping in so many things, satisfied Lin Qing He was tired and paralyzed. She planned to sleep after taking a bath.

She didn't know whether these preparations were enough or not, but she had done her best. The only thing she prayed now was to hope that place would not be the apocalypse.

She had read a good quantity of popular male apocalypse novel. The male lead got a space without a warning, but apocalypse was too dangerous ...

Along with the random thoughts, Lin Qing He went to sleep, but she didn't expect that once she sleeps, she would sleep to the sixties...

Chapter 5: Three villain sons

"Mother, I'm hungry."

A ragged child carefully pulled her hem and pulled Lin Qing He, who was familiar with this phrase, from her daze.

Lin Qing He looked at the child, who was as thin as a little monkey, with complex eyes, and fell into the silence again.

She didn't expect that she would transmigrate like this, and what's more transmigrate into a novel she had read before.

It was after she had received the memory of the original body owner that she reacted.

Because the deepest impression she got this novel was the three villains in the story, Zhou Kai, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai.

These three are brothers, the eldest Zhou Kai, the second Zhou Xuan, the third Zhou Gui Lai.

This (the boys' names) inferred wish for their father, who is on the front line of the organizational unit, to be able to return triumphantly early.

But the name didn't have any use, their father didn't return triumphantly but instead retired halfway.

This was a fatal blow to the family.

The mother of these three villains a.k.a the original owner who was one of the village flower (prettiest girl), only married the villains' father cause she got her own objective. She wanted to be an official wife one day.

From a young age, she dreamed of flying up a branch and turn into a phoenix.

For this purpose, the original owner resolutely married the villains' father and toward the villains' father, who wasn't at home all year round, even if he goes home he had to leave before the seat gets warmed and what's more never say words of love, she tolerated with the little patience she had.

But it was also limited to tolerance. Don't think about getting any warmth and tenderness from her.

As a village flower, the original owner got a proud heart as she was beautiful from young to big. Only others can coax her. How can she be humbled and be good-naturedly with others?

However, because the villains' father sent money back every month punctually, the original owner would pretend to be polite and compliant with him, even when she hadn't taken a liking to him. That's why they got three sons.

However, this situation remained until the villain's father retired.

The villains' father retired due to injury.

But no matter what the reason was, the original body owner's dream of becoming an official wife was broken and in the following month, there wasn't any stable allowance of a dozen yuans. On top of that, the villains' father wasn't thoughtful and don't know how to say pleasant and comforting words. Let alone words of love.

How could the original owner, who had taken a blow, endure such a life?

Under the same roof, the original owner's grievances became deeper and deeper, and her temper became more and more irritable. When she was in a bad mood, she would readily treat the three sons with hits, scolding, and punishment of starvation.

Although the three sons weren't so decent after growing up in this environment of domestic violence but also weren't super bad.

The real trigger was the original body a.k.a. the lowest rank/18-line female cannon fodder, at the age of 31, also the time of 1977 college entrance examination restoration, ran away with the educated urban youth(a special term during the Cultural Revolution) who passed college exam and was going to return to the city!

Having said that, got to talk about the appearance of the original owner even if she was an 18-line female cannon fodder that was only mentioned in a few sentences under the author's pen.

The author's description of her appearance was carefully written, saying that her eyes were eyes and her nose was a nose. From young to big, she was pretty in her maternal family's village and well deserved to be the village's flower.

And even if the villain's father retired and got no allowance for every month, she never went to the field and relied on the incommunicative villains' father and her three sons to support her. She took the blood of the whole family to provide herself.

As for the villains' father and the three sons, don't think of getting anything. For she must have two new clothes every half a year, and she always had to apply vanishing cream and clam balm on her face.

Additionally, she didn't need to go out in the wind and rain. So even at the age of 31, the original owner looked younger than the average 25-year-old girl.

The foundation was there and she knew how to dress up, so even if she was 31 years old, she was still a pretty beauty.

In private, she hooked up with the educated youth in the countryside. Later, the college entrance examination resumed, the educated youth became part of the first group of intellectuals admitted to the university. At this time, the original owner couldn't endure. Under his encouragement, she took all the family's money and ran away with him.

The author's description of the backgrounds of the three villains, Zhou Kai, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai did not stop there. Later, the tragic end of the original owner was written. She was abandoned by the educated youth, all her money got scammed and finally died in a foreign land.

And her three villain sons had made a name for themselves in the underworld. But their ends were no exception, including the villains' father.

When the description of the villains' father appeared again in the novel, he was already in his fifties. On the way out, he ran into his eldest son who was fighting with people and was losing because other side got more people.

The villains' father was skilled, but because of old injuries that haven't been nursed in the early stage. Sometimes it acts up, making him unable to walk in the past years. So how could he be a match to 20 or 30 years old youths?

He was stabbed with a knife within a few moves, and it was a good few. He died before his eldest son Zhou Kai could cry and send him to the hospital.

The villains' father was the biggest trigger because when he died, it cut off all the chance for the three villains' sons to turn back, prompting the three of them to truly embark on this path of no return.

Later, there was a severe attack on their underworld. The oldest brother Zhou and the second brother clashed with the police male lead, while the youngest brother fell in love with the gentle and kind like a rabbit girlfriend of the male lead, which was the female hero.

The author wrote that at first, the three brothers planned to kill the male lead through his weak point, the female lead. Zhou number three pretended to be mentally retarded, approached the female lead and was taken home by the female lead to be taken care of. In the end, instead of using her, he was attracted by her kindness and innocence.

He fell really deep and couldn't extricate himself.

Zhou number three had a lot of entanglement with the female lead. As a reader, Lin Qing He had spitslot at the time.

Because under the author's pen, the heroine was not completely without feeling toward infatuated Zhou number three.

Zhou number three described by the author as a very manly and handsome man and was smooth talker, especially skilled at pleasing girls.

In fact, the three villains' appearances were top quality in the author's writings. They can be compared with the male lead. And if he wasn't good-looking, the female lead wouldn't take him home if she saw an ugly monster with mental retardation.

Let's not go into details on the process. In the end, because of this kind female hostess, Zhou number three, as well as his elder brother and second elder brother, were all served.

Without exception, they got executed (by gunfire).

From the beginning to the end of the story, this novel is laying the foundation for the hero and heroine's love road. Using the misfortunes of other people to set off the happiness and purity of love of the hero and heroine.

"Mother, have you cooked yet? I'm starving to death!"

When Lin Qing He was immersed in the plot she had seen before, a completely dirty boy burst inside from outside.

Seeing this boy, Lin Qing He's mind sprang at Zhou Da Wa a.k.a Zhou Kai, the same message was same as Zhou Er Wa, who was glancing at her as he held onto her hem and asking for food.

It was also because of the names of her three sons, did she come to sense that she had entered this kind of wolf and tiger den.

"Mother, my elder brother said that he was hungry." Zhou Er Wa was worthy of being a dog-headed tactician among the three brothers in the author's writing. Listening to it, he's only three years old and already knew how to play mind games. He himself really wanted to eat, but label another as the culprit.

"Ah, ah." At this time, Zhou number three, who was sleeping on the side, was also awake. He was one year old. He couldn't speak now, not even the simplest father and mother.

That's all right, all three big villains who cause trouble in every direction are all here. Should she hang them up first and beat, or beat first then hang up?

Chapter 6: Mold and pinch

"Guru."

When Lin Qing He looked at the three brothers without good intentions, a loud belly sounded.

Zhou Da Wa, Zhou Er Wa, and one-year-old Zhou San Wa, all looked at their mother's belly.

Zhou San also puffed out saliva to copy the stomach grumble.

Lin Qing He: "... Let's eat first."

According to the memory of the original owner, it was time to eat at this time, otherwise, Zhou Da Wa, this kid won't come back. It was all well-timed to come back for dinner time punctually.

"Mother, what did you buy?"

Zhou Da Wa saw a package on the Kang and asked.

Lin Qing He noticed the big package, and the corner of her mouth twitched.

This was what the original owner got from to the market in the county city after breakfast at half-past five. The fabric she bought for herself was going to make a new dress for herself.

It was already the end of September in the lunar calendar. Although it was not cold, it was already a bit cool, especially in the morning and evening, but after entering the lunar calendar's October, it will get colder each day.

This fabric was for preparing clothes for herself, and there are two pounds of new cotton in it, so the package looks a bit big. But it doesn’t matter how big it was, it had nothing to do with the three children are. The original owner prepared it for herself.

"Delicious stuff."

With a turn of a head, Lin Qing He answered.

"Don't coax us, mother. Every time you buy cloth for yourself when you go out and lie to us that it is food." The future villain who was still Zhou Da Wa, was already very smart. He grinned when she said that.

In fact, the original owner's treatment toward the three brothers was so-so. It was set to the minimum level of won't starve to death. As for how well, it was non-existent.

However, children at this age have a natural dependence and attachment to their mothers, and what's more, they are also in the age of remembering to eat and forgetting the hit, so naturally, they won't hold it to their heart.

Hearing what his elder brother said, Zhou Er Wa released her dress, because he remembered it too.

"Ah." Zhou San Wa could not understand this, also noticed the big package, so he stood up and staggered towards that side.

Lin Qing He quickly hugged him. It won't be a trivial matter if he fell.

It then came to her and asked Zhou Er Wa: "Who put your brother on the kang?"

The thoughtless original owner went to the market early this morning as she was afraid that she wouldn't be able to buy good cloth if she was late. She had saved a lot of cloth coupons.

When she left in the morning, Zhou San Wa was left to his two brothers' care. However, Zhou Da Wa immediately ran off to play. While Zhou Er Wa stayed behind but he didn't have the ability to put San Wa on the bed to sleep.

"My grandma," said Zhou Er Wa with disinterest.

His grandma was Mother Zhou, the mother-in-law of the original owner.

Speaking of which, Lin Qing He even wanted to criticize the low rank, small cannon fodder.

The population of Old Zhou's family wasn't monotonous. The villains' father, Zhou Qing Bai was the youngest son of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Above Zhou Qing Bai, were three brothers and two sisters. And below Zhou Qing Bai, was a still-not-married sister. She was currently a worker in the county city, which was very decent.

All three elder brothers above him had already started a family, but they did not receive as good treatment as the original owner.

That's because Father Zhou and Mother Zhou both doted on the youngest son Zhou Qing Bai.

But it was also exactly because of this, that the original owner wickedly caused trouble on the first day of the marriage. The excuse had come knocking on the door.

On the day of the wedding, Zhou Qing Bai could only consummate and then hurried away after receiving the urgent report, leaving no words behind.

This made the original owner feel like she lost lots of faces.

Of course, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou felt like they owed her, so when she complained, they said nothing. After all, the newlyweds hadn’t stayed together for two days before their son left. They had mistreated Fourth Daughter-in-law.

At this time, the original owner wanted to seize the opportunity to propose a separation. She had the idea of splitting away from the family before she married, as she wanted to have sole financial power.

Perhaps the original owner was a bit lucky. One month later, it was found out that she was pregnant.

Forgive all three sisters-in-law above her for are secretly lamenting the original owner's stomach capability.

The original owner was a person who knows how to take advantage of the situation. On the day she found out about her pregnancy, she started a starvation strike. An appearance of not wanting to live.

If it was just her, Mother Zhou, her mother-in-law really didn't want her to get used to getting her way. But there was no other way, she had her Fourth Son's baby in her stomach now ah.

Being on the front line, Fourth Son was in a lot of danger. If something ever happened, then this was the only bloodline of the Fourth Son!

So when the original owner proposed a separation, she had no worries at all and did not think about the consequences of the word coming out of her mouth like what would the villagers think of her or what would they say her behind her back.

But even if she thought of it, the original owner didn't care at all,
because she had never put herself together with the people in the village. She thought that she would leave the village and barren land sooner or later.

Because of using her life, as well as treating her tummy as a protection amulet, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou finally let her separate in desperation.

And also mobilized other people in the old Zhou Family to build two bedrooms house.

This caused quite a stir in the village.

No matter how others comment, the original owner ignored it. In short, the original owner successfully separated and had not been to Father Zhou's and Mother Zhou's side since then.

But it's still that phrase, the original owners have no other skills other than a capable belly. One after another, she got three sons. With this, even Father Zhou said nothing.

Because the eldest brother, Zhou Qing Mu and Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou now have three daughters. It was until the fourth child, they got a son, currently only two years old.

However, her stomach have movement again now. Don’t know if it’s a boy or girl. The author did not elaborate.

The second brother, Zhou Qing Lin was also in a similar situation, two daughters in a row, the last child was the son, now only three years old.

The third brother, Zhou Qing Sen, currently had a daughter, who was already six years old. The last time she gave birth to her daughter, she lost her vitality. It was until this year she recovered and became pregnant.

Third Zhou Sister-in-law's stomach was no longer small, it seems that she will give birth by the end of this year.

Under this premise, the original owner with three sons in a row made the original owner stood very tall in Old Zhou Family's home.

Rural people, especially people in this era, have a desire for a son that is more than a full stomach. The stomach can be hungry, but one can't be without a son.

Sons birthed by the original was equal to all of her sisters-in-law, so Mother Zhou didn't make it hard on her.

But in the end, her heart ached for her three grandchildren. What's more, Mother Zhou was also clear about original owner's personality. From time to time, she would come and take a look.

For example, now, in the midst of a busy autumn harvest, Mother Zhou still took the time to take a look.

"Mother, why are you in a daze? My stomach is flat out hungry!" When she was in deep contemplation, Zhou Da Wa became a little impatient waiting.

Lin Qing He took a deep breath and glared at him: "Dare to yell at your mother again, there is nothing for you to eat!"

Who cares that he'll be some villain in the future. Right now he's just a small bean now for her to mold and pinch!

Chapter 7: Big White Bun?

Zhou Da Wa didn't put it on his mind but curled his lips.

"Wait for me." Putting Zhou San Wa on the ground to let him move freely, she then hummed away as she carried her big parcel back to the room.

She had her own room, next to the children's room. Outside was the kitchen.

"Mother really brought back delicious food?" In the neighboring room, Zhou Da Wa asked Zhou Er Wa.

Zhou Er Wa pouted. When his mother just got back, he thought so. After being reminded by Big Brother, he didn't have any hope. Even though he looked three years old, he was already sharpwitted.

Under the command of Zhou number two, besides killing the male lead, it was possible for a tie when fighting with the male lead, if it weren't for Zhou number three ruining everything.

"Keep acting like this, I'll beat you!" Although Zhou Dawa didn't understand his brother's expression, he still felt like he was being underestimated and glared at him.

"Who do you want to beat?" Lin Qing He opened the door and spoke out.

And she was holding a bun in her hand at this time, it was still warm, and the scent emitted from it made Zhou Dawa and Zhou Er Wa gulp: "Big white bun?"

"Want to eat?" Lin Qing He glanced at the brothers.

"Want." Both nodded honestly.

Even Zhou San Wa stepped forward to hug her feet. He also wanted to eat.

"Will you be obedient in the future?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Mother, I have always been obedient, and the disobedient one is Big Brother." Zhou Er Wa expressed.

"You dare to talk about, I'll really beat you!" Zhou Da Wa angrily roared.

"Beat who?" Lin Qing He glared.

Zhou Da Wa wanted to reply with 'beat Second Brother', but in the end, the big white bread was too tempting to say anything.

"Half for you guys. I still have it in the cupboard, so if you behave well, you will have it for the next meal. But if you are not obedient, eat cornmeal cakes." Lin Qing He stated.

Compared to the earlier famine years, cornmeal cakes are undoubtedly a good thing. In those years, it wasn't a lie to say that they ate bran and coarse vegetable. Obviously, Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa did not like to eat it.

After all, they received allowances and ration coupons that villains' father sent back each month, all of which the original owner had to bring their marriage certificate to get.

So even if the original owner does not go to the field to earn workpoint, living standard at home was not bad. But eating cornmeal cakes was a common occurrence.

"I'll be obedient!"

Lin Qing He finished speaking, and Zhou Er Wa immediately answered.

Zhou Da Wa scolded him for being gutless, but under Lin Qing He's gaze, he also quickly followed and copied him.

Then Lin Qing He decided to give these three villains half a white bun...

A white flour bun wasn't small. Lin Qing He just transmigrated over and couldn't fully digest the matter. So eating half a white bun was enough.

The remaining half was given to the three sons, but half of the white bun was not enough for them to eat. Lin Qing He looked at the egg jar at home and there were a few eggs inside. So she beat the three eggs for their brother. She poured boiling water over it, and it became egg drop soup.

"Mother, I not full yet!" Zhou Da Wa quickly drank and declared.

Zhou Er Wa was not full either, at most was half full.

On the other hand, Zhou San Wa's appetite was not that big. With a few gulps of the egg drop soup, he was full.

Of course, he got full fast and got hungry just as quick. Children of this age were generally white and fat, but Zhou San Wa was skinny.

Although the children in this era were all like this, as they were thirty to forty percent starved. They all lived like this. However, on this side, it was because the original owner didn't care.

Because with the villains’ father’s allowance, there was no shortage of food in the family. The three children could avoid being raised to this extent.

"Both of you, go to sleep on the kang," Lin Qing He said.

"I'm going out to play." Zhou Da Wa immediately rebutted.

"Go out after sleep and I'll cook meat for you tonight." Lin Qing He said.

"Really?" Zhou Da Wa quickly enquired.

Not just him, even Zhou Er Wa's eyes also brightened as he looked at their mother who was a little different today.

"It's fine if you don't eat." Lin Qing He gruffly responded.

Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa immediately hopped to Kang. Zhou San Wa couldn’t get up, was still off the Kang, uttering 'ah-ah'. Zhou Da Wa was afraid that this little brother would cause them to have no meat tonight, so he came down, picked him up and Zhou Er Wa pulled him up.

Really must say, the two of them really got Zhou San Wa onto the kang.

"... sleep well." Lin Qing He covered them with thin sheets and said.

"Is there really meat tonight?" Zhou Da Wa confirmed again.

"Yes." Lin Qing He nodded with certainty.

Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa were relieved and then took their brother to sleep together.

Lin Qing He returned to her room regardless of whether they were whispering in private.

It was a single room, but it wasn't big. It only got a kang and a closet, as well as a washbasin and a towel. Next to it were rice crock, corn pot, egg jar, half a bottle of oil and salt container that was about to reach the bottom.

These were stored in her room.

Because there was a small door in her room, she didn't put it in the cabinet. In other people's homes, it was directly placed and locked in the cabinet.

Lin Qing He was also a little tired. The original owner had walked all morning and she also just transmigrated over. So she came out to close the door and decided to let other matters wait till she wakes up.

So the mother and sons took an afternoon nap together.

At the same time, in the remote frontline units, Zhou Qing Bai was immediately sent to their district hospital for an emergency operation.

Several of the partners rescued by him almost kneeled down to the doctor, willed for the doctor and nurse to save their old Zhou!

The district's major upper ranks deeply frowned when he learned that Zhou Qing Bai was seriously injured and was sent to the district hospital. He was very optimistic about Zhou Qing Bai, but this time it may not be easy to save his life. In the future ...

"Prepare for a small clerical job for little Zhou." Finally, one upper rank sighed and declared.

"With Little Zhou's temperament, I'm afraid he won't stay again." Another upper rank also felt deep pity, shaking his head.

If this hadn't happened this time, Little Zhou's position would have also be promoted again. It wasn't easy for the farmer's children to break into the current spot with their bare hands. Really a pity.

Hearing this, the previous upper rank was also silent, because they all knew Zhou Qing Bai's character. If he could not go to the front, he would not stay.

"Then used the credit he made this time to apply for a living allowance for him to take home. I heard that he still had three sons at home." Finally, the upper rank stated.

The other one had no comments.

While at home, the mother and sons, who carelessly and heartlessly slept, didn't receive the legendary telepathy-connection at all.

Lin Qing He slept till four o'clock. When she woke up, her three sons were awake as well. Probably because of thinking about the meat she promised, Zhou Da Wa didn't run out to play in private.

Lin Qing He scooped up and washed her face.

She took out two new towels from her space. The color was very low-key, one for herself and one for their brothers.

As for the original owner's treasured one, she was going to use it to wipe the feet of the three Zhou brothers.

Chapter 8: Egg & Lean Pork Congee

She called them over, wiped the face of all three brothers, washed their hands again and then sent them off.

"Mother, it's time to cook." Zhou Da Wa reminded her.

The children were hungry fast. At this time they all became hungry.

Lin Qing He relied on the fact that the brothers were all young and didn’t know what she brought back in her big package, so she went in and got an apple. Without peeling, she just washed, cut to two quarters, and gave a quarter each to Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa.

As for San Wa, Lin Qing He took a spoon and scraped apple puree to feed him.

Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa never expected there was such delicious fruit to eat. Even though it was only a quarter, the two of them were very satisfied.

Lin Qing He was not worried, because there were apples and pears at this side, but there were no grapes. She intended to eat the grapes secretly. Occasionally taking advantage of the absence of the two big ones, she can feed some to the little baby, who can’t talk yet.

As for Zhou Er Wa, he was too ghostly sharp. Don't give it to him to eat, so she can save all the trouble that comes from eating.

After feeding half to San Wa, Lin Qing He ate the rest herself. Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa, who already finished and was prepared to protest about her bias, shut up.

"I'll make meat for you, so take care of your brother." Lin Qing He got up and instructed.

Because the white bun at noon and the little half of the apple, Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa dare not disobey.

Although they were young and don't understand a lot, they are not stupid. They can slightly feel that their mother seems to treat them better than before?

Lin Qing He entered the kitchen.

There was only one earth stove in the kitchen, but the wok on the top was good. Although the spatula was very old, it was in good condition.

But these were all exchanged by the original owner with her maternal family after her family separation. She had exchanged them for a large price. And it was because of the kitchen equipment, old Zhou Family only agreed on splitting the family.

Otherwise, the wok would have been a big problem after separation. Industrial coupons were not easy to get, and the old Zhou family didn't have any.

Although the kitchen was simple, everyone else was in a similar condition.

From young Lin Qing He had lived with her grandmother in the countryside. So it wasn't hard for her to use this old stove pot, even if she wasn't used to it. What's more, she still had the memory of the original owner. She scrubbed the wok, boiled water, and then got a pot of rice washed.

There was rice in the barrel and flour in the other barrel. But there wasn't much. The original owner had not thought of buying rice and flour on this trip, just cloth for herself to make clothes.

Lin Qing He shook her head, took a bag of rice from the space and poured it in. And then took another bag of flour, poured it into the other barrel and filled the jar full with eggs.

The three kids in the family don't care about these, and they don't know to count. At most, they know that there are more eggs and more rice. As for how much, they don't know. So it was up to her how it goes.

After doing this, Lin Qing He took a piece of lean meat from the space, about 150-200g of it. She planned to make egg lean and pork congee (rice porridge).

As the knife at home was very blunt, Lin Qing He frankly took a new old-fashioned styled kitchen knife from the space and used it.

Since there are few kids at home, as long as she did not do anything out of the ordinary, she was not worried at all. Even if there was something out of the ordinary, can she be worst than the original owner?

Besides, she collected these materials to make herself more comfortable, but not for them to collect dust.

Her new knife was sharp. After washing, it was much easier to chop the meat. The 150-200g lean meat was soon all chopped up. At this time, the water in the pot was also boiled, so the washed rice was poured into it, and then she started stirring with a large spoon to avoid them sticking to the bottom.

"Mother, what are you making for us?" At some unknown time, Zhou Er Wa appeared at the kitchen door and blinkingly asked.

Lin Qing He said: "Tonight we're having egg and lean pork congee tonight."

"Is it delicious?" Zhou Er Wa never had egg and lean pork congee before. But there are eggs and meat, just think about it, it must be very delicious.

"That's of course. It'll make you swallow your tongue later." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Er Wa could hear that his mother was joking, looked at her, and then cautiously walked over to hug her leg. Lin Qing He glanced down at him, "What's wrong?"

"Mother, you're so good," Zhou Er Wa gazed at her.

"It's enough to know I'm good. In the village, whose mother is a stepmother. Look at the lives of other children, and then look at you, three brothers." Lin Qing He said.

This wasn't a false statement. A household in the village married in a stepmother and toward the former wife's children, she beat and berated. Their lives weren't easy.

Zhou Er Wa giggled, "Mother, don't scare me."

"Won't scare you. Take good care of your younger brother, and I'll have a few new clothes made for you brothers this New Year." Lin Qing He promised.

"New clothes?" Zhou Da Wa heard this as soon as he brought San Wa in and his eyes brightened.

"Mother, do I also get new clothes?" Zhou Er Wa also had an anxious face.

Lin Qing He opened the lid and without turning her head back as she answered, "Be obedient and not do bad things, there will be delicious food and new clothes. But if you are not obedient, then go wear your broken clothes and nibble your cornmeal cake."

"I'll be good!" The brothers shouted immediately.

"Good!" San Wa echoed.

Lin Qing He looked at him in surprise: "San Wa can speak?"

"Ah." San Wa immediately hugged her legs and act spoiled.

Come on, back to his original form again.

However, Lin Qing He was not worried at all. Under the author's pen, he started talking later. Later, he became a guy who is so skilled at talking that he can coax a girl into bursting in joy.

Lin Qing He said to the two big ones: "Do you know where the eggs are? Go in and each get two."

"I know." The two older ones left to get the eggs.

One in each hand meant a total of four. Sure enough, the brothers didn't think about why there were more eggs.

Lin Qing He let Zhou Da Wa go in to get the salt. At this time, the salt was the kind of coarse ones. Lin Qing He glanced and sent out all three brothers.

Then she took out a pack of table salt and used it.

Now that she had materials in the space, it goes without saying she would use the materials in the space first.

Anyway, there are fifty pounds of salt in her space.

After the congee was cooked, Lin Qing He put the minced meat in it and evenly mixed it. She stirred the beaten egg in, added a little salt and this pot of egg and lean pork congee was ready.

Don't know if it was because the original owner hadn't eaten meat for too long, Lin Qing He felt it was very fragrant.

So don't mention the three sons. All three brothers stared into the kitchen.

"All of you wait, it's very hot." Lin Qing He said as she took the bowls, ladled one bowl each for Zhou Dawa and Zhou Er Wa and placed it on the side.

"I can blow my own food!" Zhou DaWa immediately said.

"I can too," Zhou Er Wa followed.

And Zhou San Wa, who was still unable to speak, ran over to hug her leg and screaming 'ah-ah'. His eyes were desperately staring at the porridge.

Lin Qing He picked up Zhou San Wa and left the porridge in the kitchen to cool. She brought Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa out.

Chapter 9: Sound bitchy

She carried Zhou San Wa. Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa wanted to eat meat congee, so they do not want to leave. However, Lin Qing He had a task for both of them: "Go and call your grandma to come over."

"Call grandma to drink meat congee?" Asked Zhou Er Wa.

"Your grandma usually treats you well and it's only right to call her over to have a bowl of meat congee. Piety is the foundation of all virtues. You need to be filial to your elders, okay?" Lin Qing He explained.

"Mother, you are not always filial to grandma." Zhou Er Wa blinked.

Lin Qing He choked, pretended to be angry: "Are you going or not? If you don't go call your grandma over, all of you don't get to eat!"

"I'm going to call grandma now!" Zhou Da Wa said.

After he finished speaking, he opened the door and sprinted out. Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Er Wa. Zhou Er Wa responded: "Brother already went."

It meant that one was enough, no need for him.

Lin Qing He didn't bother about him then. Zhou Er Wa spoke: "Mother, I want to eat first, I'm hungry."

"If you're not afraid of your elder brother coming back and beating you, then you can not wait for him. This time I will definitely not stop him when he beat you." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Zhou Er Wa knew that his elder brother's fists were powerful, so he stopped talking and waited honestly.

Although they were separated, the house was not far away from the old Zhou's house. It takes less than two minutes to run on the foot for Da Wa.

But even at this distance, the original owner had never been there again. She never thought herself was as Old Zhou Family's daughter-in-law and everyone knew this.

Therefore, Mother Zhou was surprised when Zhou Da Wa came to find her and said his mother was looking for her.

Because she was clear about Fourth Daughter-in-law's character. She usually wanted to stay away from them. How could she take the initiative to invite her over?

Toward Lin Qing He sending Da Wa over to call her instead of Lin Qing He coming to find her, Mother Zhou did not care, because there were more worst things than this. For example, the ruckus to split the family at the time. That was really going all the way out. Not letting her split off, she'll go die together with Fourth Son's unborn child.

"Mother, go over and see. Maybe there's really a matter." Third Zhou Sister-in-law said as she held her stomach.

"Third Auntie, when will little brother come out?" Zhou Da Wa asked as soon as he saw her belly.

These words made Third Zhou Sister-in-law, who only had daughters so far, smiled with more sincerity and replied: "It will be two months. When the time comes, play with little brother?"

It was said that the child's eyes are wise. From the first time, Zhou Da Wa saw her belly, he always says it' a little brother. This made Third Zhou Sister-in-law, who didn't really like his mother a.k.a her Fourth Sister-in-law, be friendly with him.

"Okay, when little brother comes out, I will take him around to play." Zhou Da Wa cheerfully promised.

Afterward, he couldn't wait to pull grandma away.

Truthfully, Mother Zhou was not so kind. She just favored her youngest son, so she also loved these grandsons. They also knew that their grandma dotes on them, otherwise, they wouldn’t dare to pull her like this.

"What's the hurry?" Said Mother Zhou verbally.

Mentally, she started to figure out what Fourth Daughter-in-law wanted to do. Was there no food and wanted to take advantage of the autumn harvest to buy food with the family?

That shouldn't be. Fourth Daughter-in-law always turned her elbows outward. She had always bought them at the market and disdained to have exchange with old Zhou Family's people.

They have a market here. In the countryside, there was no need for a food coupon to buy food, just money was enough.

Fourth Son sent money back every month. She wasn't short of food and drink. Just by looking at how well-fed she was, one can tell.

If it weren’t for her fourth son, this lazy girl who only knew to eat would have been pulled out and have her acts criticize by all.

This wasn't Mother Zhou joking. Now it was quite strict, however, because there was Zhou Qing Bai, a divine needle which guarded the sea. Old Zhou Family members were highly respected whenever they go out.

The original owner thought Zhou San Wa was still too young and Zhou Da Wa was not as sensible as the female kid. He didn't do any chores at all, so of course, there was no food share at the end of the year.

In half a month or so, the production team will kill pigs to reward everyone, but the original owner does not have any pork work points. If she wanted to eat pork, it was possible. After all, they are all from one village. She just needed to use the money to buy it from the team. And it was leftovers after everyone else picked their share.

But the leftovers were also good. In this era, anything with oil was good stuff.

The original owner had done that and didn't care that in others' eyes, she was a spendthrift and that marrying someone like her was three lifetime of misfortune for a good guy like Zhou Qing Bai.

Of course, this was what women thought. Every time men see the original owner's swaying, healthy posture and the way she carried her face and figure when going out, they can’t help but take a few more glances. And then feel that Zhou QingBai wasn't blessed. To marry a beautiful girl like this, he can't sleep with her for more than two-three days a year.

It's not that some bachelors didn't have thoughts (of doing bad things) in the village. It was just that the current social atmosphere was the best security, so who dares to do anything?

And take look at whose woman it was. This was Zhou Qing Bai's woman, the daughter-in-law of the old Zhou family.

Even though Old Zhou Family was dissatisfied with her for causing a ruckus to split, but if something really happened, the dozen to twenty people in old Zhou Family will definitely unify to fight outsiders.

At this time, people wanted more sons exactly for this reason.

To put it awkwardly, if there was no son at home, there's no power to go out and quarrel with others.

But the most important reason was at that stage, the original owner, who was still dreaming of becoming an official wife, don't want any dust in her sight. She looked down at these single bumpkins.

Not to mention the bachelors, she even looked down on the urban educated youths who went to the countryside.

But then the dream shattered, so she lowered the standard.

Along the way, Mother Zhou had misgivings. It was until she reached the house and she saw Fourth Daughter-in-law carrying the egg and lean pork congee, she was stunned: "Where did you get your pork?"

"I bought it from that part in the city," Lin Qing He replied casually, as she held San Wa.

That part referred to the black market, but it was inconvenient to say with children present.

In the county town, a black market existed. It was a place for private transactions. The original owner had visited there as well, but not to buy meat and grain, but to buy cotton.

She bought one jin of cotton at the Demand and Supply Cooperative, and the remaining jin was bought in the black market.

Mother Zhou understood. She knew that Fourth Daughter-in-law was a daring one, but she didn't expect her to be that daring. To even go to the black market!

"Mother, you don't need to talk about me. My sons are all growing. How can it do to be without meat from the start to the end of the year?" Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou mentally commented, 'I hadn't seen you show any affection toward your children before. If you have any tricks, show them already and don't drag on these.

Lin Qing He said: "Today's made a bit too much meat congee. This autumn harvest has been very busy, mother, you have some for nourishment."

This was not surprising when the other three daughters-in-law said it to Mother Zhou. But the words were spoken by Fourth Daughter-in-law, so she should be careful.

"Say it. Did something happen to you?" Without being roundabout with her, Mother Zhou asked her directly.

"I bought some cotton and cloth from the black market and plan to make a new one for these three boys, but my skills are lacking as I can make my own. Mother, how about you help me to bring it back to Third Sister-in-law to avoid me ruining it. Third Sister-in-law's craftsmanship is excellent and among the sister-in-law, I only have taken a liking to hers. Treat the leftover fabric as a fee for her. "Lin Qing He said.

These words were said very bitch-like. But this was the original owner's tone.

Chapter 10: Well Made Foundation

Mother Zhou also knew she was distressed for herself, as for others, don't think about it. In fact, the clothes Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa wore were from a year ago. At that time, it was made a bit longer and was wearable even to now.

At that time, it was made by Third Sister-in-law. And because of this, Zhou Da Wa would 'little brother' whenever he saw Third Auntie's belly...

Must say he was discerning.

"But third daughter-in-law's belly is so big now." Although she doted her three grandchildren, Mother Zhou was hesitant.

"How far along is she?" Lin Qing He asked.

"There are still two months left," Mother Zhou answered.

"Then Mother, go back and ask Third Sister-in-law to see if she wants to or not. If she is willing, I can give her two pounds of brown sugar to nourish her body while she is confined in birth rest." Lin Qing He stated.

"Brown sugar? Where did you get the brown sugar?" Mother Zhou couldn't help saying.

"With money, naturally there is brown sugar." Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

When Mother Zhou heard it, she understood that it must have been obtained from the black market.

Lin Qing He also what kind of character the original owner was, she put Zhou San Wa in her arms and said, "Mother, you feed San Wa first. I'm going in to get brown sugar."

At this time, brown sugar was a rare thing. Especially for the soon-to-give-birth Third Sister-in-law, it was definitely a scarce item.

When Lin Qing He returned to her room, she took two jin of it out of the space. In her space, she only had twenty jin ( or 10kg), so it was not much.

Two jin of brown sugar was packed in a clean jar, which was a lot of weight, and what's more the color of this brown sugar was also good quality.

"Mother, have a look." Lin Qing He showed her the brown sugar.

Toward the business-like tone, Mother Zhou didn't find it strange. Having a quick look and she said, "Then I'll take it back and ask for you?"

"All right." Lin Qing He nodded and pointed to the porridge: "This is for Mother to nourish your body. Have it." It was an appearance of once this passes, it expires.

If she had acted filial, Mother Zhou would panic in her heart and not eat it. But seeing her like this, Mother Zhou thought 'I'm your mother-in-law, so what if I eat this?'

So she ate the bowl of egg and lean pork congee as well. The taste was really fragrant.

Then she took a jar of brown sugar and went back.

"Mother, do you really want Third Auntie to make clothes for us?" Zhou Da Wa's eyes shone brightly.

"It's a big jar of brown sugar." Zhou Er Wa was focus on that.

Zhou San Wa was already full and played by himself in the yard. Lin Qing He started eating by herself, and said, "One for each person, no more. As for the brown sugar, it takes a lot of care to make clothes for you, so I need to give some fee for the effort. "

Although she inherited the original owner's skill, she really can't make children's clothes. Probably was because the original owner's obsession was too deep, she will make ...

"Mother, if you do it yourself, you don't have to give Third Auntie brown sugar." Er Wa was still thinking about this.

Lin Qing He stared: "If I don't make clothes for you, I don't have to give this brown sugar!"

With this sentence, Er Wa shut up.

Lin Qing He wasn't going to spoil him and drank her egg and lean pork congee. After a while, she remembered, "You have to change your shoes. I have to make shoes for you as well. It would have been good to have a daughter to help out, but you all are sons. Can't count on it any of you. Giving birth to sons is making debts."

When she said this, Mother Zhou had just returned. And her face was unchanged. This Fourth Daughter-in-law is lazy to death, so naturally, she wishes for a daughter to work for her.

"Your Third Sister-in-law agreed." Mother Zhou said when she came in.

"I'm finished. Mother, wait a moment, I'll go in to get the cloth and cotton." Lin Qing He put down her tableware and said.

It was already the end of September now and it wasn't that fast to make cotton coats. Afraid it will be around mid-October when the cotton coats for the three brothers are done. At that time, it will be cold. Now it was one day different from another.

And as Third Sister-in-law's belly grows bigger, so can't really order her around later.

Lin Qing He went in and took the cloth and two pounds of cotton.

This time the cloth bought back was not only for the original owner herself. The original owner intended to send it to her maternal family to gain face. In fact, one jin of two jin of cotton was prepared for her maternal family.

But now Lin Qing He was here, old Lin Family better not expect anything. If there was a chance, she still wanted to take back the new military coat that Zhou Qing Bai sent back before!

Counting how much it takes to make her own clothes and the amount reserved for old Lin Family, it was just right to make three sets of winter clothes for the three brothers. After all, Zhou Da Wa would need a lot of fabrics because she had to reserve some length to avoid it being too short when he grew next year.

The same thing for Zhou Er Wa. Actually, there was no need to do it for Zhou San Wa, as above him were two older brothers. But since they were making it, then they should make it for all three brothers.

Anyway, she didn't need to use her hands, just only move her mouth.

As a low-rank female cannon fodder, she was that capricious!

Mother Zhou did not expect that she could get such good cloth and so much cotton, and what's more, it wasn't for herself but for her three sons.

This was somewhat comforting for Mother Zhou. But it was inevitable that she'll say a few more words: "Now Da Wa and the others are still young, but within a few years, they will all grow up one by one. At that time, it will cost money to marry a wife... "

"Mother, don't worry, I know." Lin Qing He interrupted her directly and said.

Mother Zhou choked, mentally said, 'You understand? What do you understand? Whose life isn't like a tight belt? You are eating congee from outside. As well as that, egg and pork are in the congee. How much does it cost?'

But in the end, the original owner had a well-laid foundation, so Mother Zhou didn't go too far and stopped talking. She took the cloth and cotton and went back.

As soon as she left, Lin Qing He was actually quietly relieved in her heart.

In fact, she was asked to deal with Mother Zhou like this, she really couldn't. But according to today's performance, it seems that Mother Zhou adapts well to her performance?

Oh, original owner, original owner! You can be considered doing a good deed.

Lin Qing He was very emotional. With such an extraordinary foundation, even if she acted out of character, it won't be excessive now.

In a good mood, she picked up Zhou San Wa and kissed him, causing Zhou San Wa to giggle.

Both Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa saw it, and they couldn't help staring at Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He kissed each of their foreheads.

Zhou Da Wa blushed and said, "I'm going out to play!" Then he ran out.

Zhou Er Wa was also a little embarrassed and ran out.

Lin Qing He didn't bother about them either. She divided a bowl of congee for Mother Zhou. There was almost one bowl left in the pot. Lin Qing He scooped it up and put it aside.

Then she cleaned up the tableware and boiled the water while she was at it to prepare for the kids to wash up when they come back.

Mother Zhou brought the cloth and cotton back.

Actually at this time was getting off work hour, but old Zhou Family members haven't returned yet. It wasn't five o'clock yet. Mother Zhou had been working for three days and couldn't keep going, so she rested today and not go work. Her family was large, so it didn't matter if she rested for half a day.

As for Third Sister-in-law, her pregnancy month was big, so she was responsible for cooking at home. Of course, Eldest Sister-in-law, whose pregnancy was small, also helped out. However Mother Zhou was resting today, so she was replaced by Mother Zhou. Otherwise, it was usually Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law was responsible at home.

Seeing the cloth and cotton brought back by Mother Zhou, Third Sister-in-law was envious. However, this can't be enviable. She looked at the cloth size and the amount of cotton, and she said with some joy in her heart: "Mother, Fourth sister-in-law request that Da Wa and his brothers each one set of clothes? And the rest is for me?"

Chapter 11: Zhou Family's Affair

"That's what she said, but you have to leave extra length for them, as they grow up fast." Mother Zhou still loved them a lot, so she said it like this.

"That is a must," Third Sister-in-law complied.

Mother Zhou nodded and said nothing more. In fact, except for Fourth Daughter-in-law, none of the other three made her worry.

Third Sister-in-law started to estimate in her heart. After finishing Zhou Da Wa's and his brothers', there was still a lot of fabric left and adding the bits from last time, she can still make a warm jacket for her daughter.

Coupled with the two jin of brown sugar given by fourth's wife, this action was still very generous.

Just looking at it, Third Sister-in-law was very satisfied. But now was not the time for this. She placed the cloth and cotton in her room and went to the kitchen to help Mother Zhou.

As a matter of fact, everyone was dissatisfied with the matter that the original owner had moved out at the beginning, but as time passed, everyone felt it was really fortunate.

Because the original owner never worked at all. When she first got married, she would say this hurt, this ache. In short, she didn't work no matter what.

But where does the work point come from if she didn't work? This was a person who eats free rice. She had hands and feet, and still want the whole family to support her!

Everyone had an objection at that time.

Especially because Mother Zhou felt like she was in debt to the original owner, as at the time her son left within a day of their wedding. So she let the original owner take Zhou Qing Bai's allowance.

Then asked her to pay the living expenses to the family, so even if she did not go to work, it was Zhou Qing Bai who raised her. Others can't really say anything.

However, Mother Zhou did not expect that it was because of this that the original owner gained more courage. Otherwise, she would not dare to act suicidal once she confirmed pregnant.

Made it looked like no one else had been pregnant before.

Contrary to expectation, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, happened to eat this cake (fall for this act).

The reason for this, in the final analysis, was because Father Zhou and Mother Zhou doted on their little son.

However, when the original owner was there, their family was very crowded. Because they were newly-wedded and it was the youngest son of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, the family arranged for a room for them when Zhou Qing Bai married.

Others don't have this treatment. They were all crowded in a room, but at that time there were not many children, so it was okay. It was just that the couple's nightlife was somewhat embarrassing.

At that time, it wasn't that the three branches didn't have other thoughts toward the original owner getting a room for herself. It was the same phrase, who made Zhou Qing Bai the most doted and youngest son of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou?

Another thing was that before Zhou Qing Bai got married, the money was sent to the family. It can be said that adding up the earning of eldest three brothers in the Zhou Family didn't even meet the amount Zhou Qing Bai earned.

So even if they have an objection, they have to hold back.

Originally, the only original owner got special treatment, but after she fought to split from the family...

At that time, all three sisters-in-law were watching the drama but didn't expect her to use her tummy as a protection amulet, and she was able to move out on her own.

However, after she split up, in order to appease the other three daughters-in-law, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou gave each of them their own room. Which was much better than being crowded together.

At that time, the original owner's initial room was included and was given to Third Sister-in-law.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law were all divided into one room each.

Now the other three branches in the old Zhou's family were all at ease. Father Zhou took out all the allowance bills sent back by Zhou Qing Bai in the last three years, as at that time the original owner was moving out after all.

At that time, the allowance was only a bit over 20 yuan per month. So it was more than 200 yuan a year, and more than 600 yuan in three years.

To build the original owner's two-bedroom house with a small central room and other inexpensive bits, it cost more than two hundred yuan altogether.

It wasn't a small sum.

But compared to what Zhou Qing Bai sent back, it wasn't really much.

Mother Zhou used the reason that the money was Fourth Son's filial piety to them, old couple, and did not intend to give it to the original owner. Truthfully she was worried that the original owner will cause harm to the saving.

The original owner got her share of grains and oils, naturally. And what's more, she would receive the allowance from Zhou Qing Bai every month.

So she really didn't make trouble with Mother Zhou again.

As everyone had a room, and their family can live in a much more spacious room as well as knowing Zhou Qing Bai sent that much money home, they weren't onto the case of building a house for the original owner.

Because five years ago, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were still young, they didn't need to be financially supported by their children. Even if Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were still under 60 years old, they were still healthy!

It can be said that even if the original owner had split away, the original owner was more filial respected toward Father Zhou and Mother Zhou by a few hundred yuan than them.

Although this money was earned by Zhou Qing Bai, it made no difference.

With the family divide, they did not need to watch the original owner do nothing did or her expression of everyone owe her. So after all these years, old Zhou Family was extremely harmonious.

Although there was occasional envy toward the original owner not needing to go to the field to work and just wait for her man to send allowance back to support her, there was nothing to hold a grudge for on the surface.

At about six o'clock, the rest of the old Zhou Family returned.

It was now the autumn harvest time, it was very busy. Being busy from the start of the year was all for this big harvest. No one dares to be lazy, otherwise, with one autumn rain, their one-year effort will be in vain. The whole family's livelihood can't survive.

Therefore, they all need to swiftly collect the grain. Then they can be at peace.

"There is brown sugar water in the room, specially made for you father and daughter. Hurry, go drink it." Third Sister-in-law saw her man and daughter's sunburnt face and then whispered quickly.

Third Sister-in-law's daughter ranked fifth among the daughters of old Zhou Family, so she was named Zhou Wu Ni.

Zhou Wu Ni was initially a bit exhausted, but her eyes brightened when she heard this.

Zhou Qing Sen didn't ask anything, just took his daughter back to their room. The father and daughter were satisfied after drinking brown sugar water.

The next step was everyone to wash their faces and hands and prepare to eat.

The food at old Zhou Family’s home was good. Cornmeal pancakes are served with rice soup and a pot of scrambled eggs. Although the scramble only had five or six eggs, there were few other dishes. Although they were all vegetarian, other families may not even have this food.

This was because the current autumn harvest was too busy and very tiring, otherwise, they wouldn't usually eat like this and don't have such food.

After eating, everyone went to rest.

Third Sister-in-law held her stomach as she returned. Now that her month was getting bigger, the tableware and chopsticks were left for Second Sister-in-law to clean up. Eldest Sister-in-law was also pregnant, so she also rights to rest.

Although Second Sister-in-law curled her lips in displeasure, she said nothing. As the other two had done it when she was heavily pregnant previously. This was the rules of the old Zhou family and it had always been fair.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law didn't know what happened at home today. They all went on with what they should be doing.

Third Sister-in-law returned to the house and was greeted by the father's and daughter's question.

Zhou Wu Ni was six years old. At this age, children were already sensible and understood very well that brown sugar was so precious. How could her mother have it?

Chapter 12: Need to buy it sooner or later

"Fourth Sister-in-law given it." Third Sister-in-law explained.

It was almost six o'clock at this time, but the sky was still bright. Now the sky can start to dim around half past six.

So Third Sister-in-law took out the cloth and cotton.

Zhou Qing Sen understood then. Fourth's wife wanted to make clothes: "Isn't she able to make clothes by herself? How can she bear to give you two pounds of brown sugar for you to make it?"

"She doesn't know how to make it for Da Wa and the others. So naturally, it can only be brought to me to make it." Third Sister-in-law's hands started moving as her mouth clarified.

Toward her own skill, she was still very confident.

"She is using such a good cloth and cotton to make winter clothes for Da Wa and others?" Zhou Qing Sen was really surprised.

"In the end, she's their biological mother. And what's more, the brothers really don't have any cotton-padded clothes this year," continued Third Sister-in-law.

"Mother, when do I have new clothes to wear?" Zhou Wu Ni looked at the cloth and cotton with an envious face.

She actually wanted to be Fourth Auntie's daughter, because Fourth Auntie's life was really good. Da Wa and the others didn’t need to pick up cow dung to earn work points or even collect wheat ears in the field. Every day they got to play.

"Mother had looked for you. These cloths and cotton will have leftovers after I finished the brothers' set. And Mother still has some leftover cloth saved. When the time comes, add that bit, and I'll have enough to make you a new jacket." Third Sister-in-law said.

"Then Mother, hurry up," Zhou Wu Ni excitedly cried.

Then Zhou Qing Sen remarked: "You have such a big belly, she still makes you make clothes."

"It's cause she saw I got a big belly, otherwise why can she bear to give me two jin of brown sugar? It looks top-quality. The last set I was asked to make it for Da Wa and his brother is what the brothers are currently wearing for autumn. She gave me three eggs then," said Third Sister-in-law.

Mother Zhou didn't confiscate the two jin of brown sugar, instead, let her store it. So Third Sister-in-law was especially satisfied with this.

Brown sugar was a scarce product. And it was two jin.

Zhou Qing Sen didn't say anything. His wife wasn't afraid of getting tired, instead, she was delighted.

People in this era were keen on saving kerosene. After all, the supply was limited every month. So they went to bed early.

It was only eight o'clock, and Mother Zhou and Father Zhou went to the Kang to sleep.

Mother Zhou mentioned about today's affairs: "Fourth's wife invited me to eat a bowl of egg and lean pork today."

"Since she gave it, eat it." Father Zhou was tired. He earned ten points and was very exhausted.

"Those fabrics and cotton are good conditions. I thought she was going to make it for herself. Didn't expect it is for Da Wa and his three brothers," Mother Zhou continued.

Today, she didn't work, so she just heard the villagers said fourth's wife went to the market again. Only then did she go to see the brothers. She heard that she came back with a big package.

Two jin of cotton and fabric were really enough for a big package. She never expected it was bought for her three grandsons.

"She's the brothers' mother. No matter how bad she can get, they all are meat that fell from her stomach." Father Zhou was sleepy but still responded.

Although he had some opinions on the Fourth Daughter-in-law, there was nothing to complain, now that she was happy to make winter coats for his grandsons, and also make egg and lean pork congee to eat.

"It's just she is too spendthrift. Fabric, cotton, egg, lean pork, and two jin of brown sugar. From her look, I think she is familiar with the black market. There's definitely not much left of the monthly allowance sent by Fourth Son. There is certainly not much money left. I told her to save a little money, and she found me nosy." Mother Zhou said.

Father Zhou had already snore. It was clear he fell asleep.

Mother Zhou said nothing and soon fell asleep.

The rest of old Zhou family was in a similar state.

As for Lin Qing He's side, she was tossing around, unable to sleep.

It was too early to sleep at eight o'clock. It was modern-day her night-life hadn't started yet.

However, she entered the countryside, so she can only follow the custom. The two big ones in the next room were already sound asleep. As Zhou San Wa was still young, he slept with her.

Before going to bed, Lin Qing He warmed the bowl of leftover congee from the dinner with boiling water and split it between the brothers.

Of course, before going to bed, she gave them three baths. The three brothers washed and turned all the water black. Then she shooed them to go to Kang and sent them to sleep.

Lin Qing He also scrubbed herself in the dark. It wasn't good to be without a separate bathroom.

Lying in bed, her mind wandered. Don't know when she fell asleep. In the middle of the night, according to the original owner's instinct, she got up and shuued her three sons to pee so she can avoid them peeing on the Kang and she had to clean up...

Because she slept too early last night, Lin Qing He got up very early the next day. As soon as she saw the three boys were still asleep, she freshened herself first.

Then she busied away in the kitchen.

This morning she cooked millet porridge, but there was no meat, just plain rice porridge. Besides the millet porridge, there were two white buns.

Thinking of the white bread, she recalled the 500 bun reservations with the breakfast shop's aunt. That really hurt ...

Soon the porridge was cooked, and the big white bun was also hot and fragrant.

She shouted into the room. Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa got up, quickly dressed themselves and then climbed off the Kang. Underneath was a tall and short set of wooden stumps, almost like the role of a ladder so the brothers could get up and down more conveniently.

Lin Qing He then went in, wake San Wa, washed the little boy's face, and then carried him out.

"Mother, there are big white buns!" Zhou Da Wa washed his face and ran over. His eyes brightened.

"Go brush your teeth." Lin Qing He instructed.

"Mother, you didn't buy a toothbrush for me!" Zhou Da Wa pointed out.

Lin Qing He could only let him eat, and then she started thinking about when to make a trip out again?

She had just visited yesterday, so to go over there today was a bit overboard. The most important part was what to do with the three children in the family. Going from the village to the town ’s supply and demand cooperative, was easier for her than the original owner, who spared no effort to run to the county town to buy cotton and fabric. But still, it needed at least an hour to travel from here to the town's supply and demand cooperatives.

But if she didn't go, there were still many things to buy at home.

In fact, according to the original owner's ideal living standard, the family's items were quite complete compared to other people's families. But in Lin Qing He's view, there are still many things needed.

The original owner had only taken care of herself. Toothbrushes, other hygiene essentials, the foot bath bucket, there was only her share. The children do not have any. they shared one washbasin.

Now they were young, but it won't do when they grow up.

Anyway, it was necessary sooner or later, so why not buy it early.

Although she planned to go again, Lin Qing He didn't go now. She decided to leave it a few days later.

In a few days, the autumn harvest in the village will be completely over. Then, she can leave Er Wa and San Wa in the old Zhou's house to help her take care of them.

As for Zhou Da Wa, she didn’t have to worry about it. He can go off and play by himself.

In the morning, they ate millet porridge, accompanied by a delicious white bun. The stuffing in this bun was particularly sufficient. The meat, half of the egg, and cabbage were enough for them to eat as a dish with the porridge.

Chapter 13: Siren-like

The mother and sons had filling breakfast. Zhou Da Wa wanted to go out to play but had been restrained back by Lin Qing He: "Mother is going to do the laundry, you take care of your younger brothers at home. Wait for me to come back."

Zhou Da Wa did not refute her, as he was satisfied with the meal from yesterday to this morning.

Lin Qing He departed to do the laundry.

There was a river on the tail of the village, which everyone goes there to wash.

"Shenzi, the autumn harvest will be over in a few days. Do you still need firewood at home?"

Lin Qing He beat the clothes with a wooden board, especially with Zhou Da Wa's clothes. It was really dirty. In her mind, she deeply yearned for the era of the washing machine, when a little girl came over and asked.

As soon as Lin Qing He looked back, it then emerged from her memory: "Little Xi ah! I do ah. We're almost out of firewood at home. When you go back and tell your elder brother that once the autumn harvest is over, send it over. How much he can get is how much I'll take. The price will be according to the amount. "

This little girl was called Zhou Xi, only about ten years old. And her brother was Zhou Dong, fifteen this year.

The ancestors of the brother and sister were also relatives of the old Zhou family, but now they were distant.

Their parents were gone early, and it wasn't easy for the siblings to survive. But her brother Zhou Dong was very capable, even if he was young. He followed the adults to work and could earn two work points.

This wasn't a lot of food. In the end, the team pitied the brother and sister, so on the premise of obtaining everyone's consent, they gave a little more during food distribution and there were some neighbors occasionally reduce their intake. That's how the brothers and sisters survived.

Initially, the brother and sister had nothing to do with the original owner, but the original owner was lazy.

Her own son was still unreliable, so she asked her brother from her maternal family to send her firewood and occasionally gave him a little fee for the effort.

However, her younger brother got married later on and was strictly managed by her younger sister-in-law, so he never came back.

At that time, the original owner had to get the firewood by herself. How could the original owner willingly let her well-maintained hands do the rough work? If the conditions didn't allow it, she wouldn't wash the dishes, chopsticks, and clothes!

But in desperation, she can only collect firewood once. In the original owner's impression, there was no work more insulting than this in the world...

So, she set her eyes on Zhou Dong, who just turned 12 years old that year.

She made him go get firewood for her to use and they'll treat it as she bought it from him. How could Zhou Dong not be happy? He kept at it til now.

To others, the original owner said that this was not capitalism. She felt that the brother and sister don't have it easy and didn't want them to feel like they owe her, so they did this.

It wasn't like nobody in the village didn't know her temperament, but at least every time the original owner paid an adequate amount to Zhou Dong.

When he brought less, it was a dime. When it was more, it was two dimes. Don't look down on these one and two dimes. To the siblings, Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi, who have no other income except for fieldwork, this money allowed them to eat three full meals on days when they can't earn much work points in winter.

So even when the villagers knew that the original owner was hiring child labor, they said nothing.

Zhou Dong was now fifteen years old. The original owner gave him two dimes every time he sent firewood because he had grown up and gained a lot of manpower, so every time he sent a lot of firewood.

This was an important income for the brother and sister.

Hearing her words, Zhou Xi was really delighted and said, "OK, I will go back and tell my elder brother to collect a lot of firewood after the autumn harvest is over." Then she continued: "Shenzi, there's no one at the moment, let me wash your clothes! "

The original owner had already asked her elder brother to get firewood. Although she wished Zhou Xi could wash her clothes, she still wanted face, so she refused.

But if there was no one, then the original owner will let her wash.

There was really no one in this moment. Downstream had some, but not here.

If it was the original owner, she wouldn't be polite (i.e accept). The original owner thought she took care of them, brother and sister, so what if she called her to wash her clothes?

But Lin Qing He was not the original owner, and her lower limit did not stoop to that level.

"No need, it's just a few clothes. Once the autumn harvest is over, you go with your brother. Shenzi will have to store more firewood for the winter, so I need a lot." Lin Qing He replied.

"Shenzi, rest assured. We will definitely send it to Shenzi." Zhou Xi nodded.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "You can return, I'm nearly finished."

Zhou Xi saw that she really didn't plan to let her wash, so she went back first, and then reported to her brother who was going to work.

"I'll go after the autumn harvest!" Zhou Dong uttered.

Now that he can earn six points, his life should have been better, but in the end, he was at the age of puberty and ate a lot.

Now Zhou Xi also followed to work, but she can only earn two work points.

Lin Qing He sneaked some soap out and washed. With the soap, it was much faster. She quickly washed her clothes and returned. As for Second Sister-in-law, who was washing clothes at the downstream, she did not go to say hello when she saw her.

Because the relationship between the original owner and this Second Sister-in-law wasn't really good.

Second Sister-in-law brought Eldest Sister-in-law's eldest daughter Zhou Da Ni and several women to wash a family of clothes at the downstream. Naturally, she saw Lin Qing He go back and she also did not have any intention to say hello.

Few other women sourly commented: "This Sister-in-law of yours live a life more relaxed than the old landlord of the past."

"Don't talk nonsense like this ah! What an old landlord, our ancestors were three generations of poor peasants. Poor as a pauper." Second Sister-in-law immediately interjected. Lin Qing He was not very pleasing to the eye, but still, she can't let people put 'the old landlord' hat on old Zhou Family's head.

"I don't mean anything else. Just want to say, her life is going too well. She has three sons, and look at her face and figure. If someone says that she is unmarried and it is believable." Another older Saozi said.

"I heard that she put vanishing cream and clam oil on her face and hand every day!" Said the former one.

"What a family-wealth-destroyer. No wonder she looks so tender that one can pinch out the water!" Another bitterly responded.

Which families weren't living on a tight budget? But Old Zhou Family's fourth daughter-in-law was not at the same level as them. She always made herself beautiful. That face and that figure were like a siren.

Of course, they didn't dare to scold her outright, otherwise, they would just look for trouble. Lin Qing He wasn't one to suffer in silence, so they whispered behind her back.

Second Sister-in-law brought Zhou Da Ni to wash her clothes and went home. She didn't take the incident of seeing Lin Qing He seriously, it was a usual occurrence.

As for Lin Qing He, toward what was said about the original owner behind her, of course, it was no different to talking about her, she didn't treat it seriously as well.

Actually, she was really satisfied with the original owner's maintenance of her figure and face. She can't deny this, nor can she get cheap and sell innocence.

So they can say what they want, just don't mention it in front of her.

When she was drying the clothes, Lin Qing He recalled what she thought just now when talking to Zhou Xi about accumulating firewood for the winter.

According to the development of the plot, it seems that the villains' dad was injured at this time?

Saozi: related=sister-in-law, unrelated=a way to call a married woman.

Chapter 14: Unresponsible Mother

Because of serious injuries, the villains' father remained at that side for a month to recuperate.

Afterward, he came back. It'll be the end of October or almost November in the lunar calendar when the villains' father would return.

Lin Qing He felt that after the villains' father come back, she would definitely not be as free as she was now. After all, there was an adult living at home, and she couldn't be as unscrupulous as dealing with three children.

So before the villains' dad comes back, she must acquire everything that should be added to the family.

This era didn't have much to entertain themselves with. It was in the midst of the busy autumn harvest and the sun was still a bit merciless. The original owner's skin was very well maintained, so Lin Qing He does not want to ruin it.

In fact, in her opinion, it wasn't too white. Just not tanned. But compared with the people in the village, then she was really white.

So in the following days, Lin Qing He cooked at home.

Because the original owner didn't interact with anyone, meaning she didn't have much communication. So it goes without saying, she could only make stuff for the children to eat at home.

This made Zhou Da Wa, Zhou Er Wa, and Zhou San Wa overjoyed.

Under the last few days of Lin Qing He's guidance, Zhou San Wa began to speak. As soon as he spoke, words after words jumped out of him as if a vessel in his brain opened up.

Like 'meat', 'pee', 'eat', 'water', and of course, the most said was 'mother'.

The three children ate with a mouthful of oil. Although the original owner was lazy but knew that she did not interact with the people around her, so she must be self-sufficient.

So there was a vegetable garden in the backyard with tomatoes, cucumbers, leeks, green vegetables, and radishes planted.

Varieties are relatively mixed and not planted a lot. Each one was planted one row.

So naturally, it was up to Lin Qing He.

Like scrambled eggs with leeks, stewed radish and bones, and fried pork slices and cucumbers. It was her choice. The three children at home did not understand these and Lin Qing He also had her explanation.

She said it was bought last time and been marinated with salt.

Lin Qing He also took out a piece of pork belly and a piece of loin and marinated it. She marinated it with salt and then fried it to eat. It was nice and salty. It could not be better when it was served with congee or noodles.

Lin Qing He kept feeding them this way, and in just a few days, Zhou San Wa became white and delicate. Kids got chubby fast.

Being nurtured like this by Lin Qing He and kept clean every day, Mother Zhou froze when she saw Zhou San Wa after coming over with the San Wa's winter clothes that Third Sister-in-law finished first once the autumn harvest was over.

"Third Sister-in-law's craftsmanship isn't bad at all." Lin Qing He placed Zhou San Wa in Mother Zhou's arms to let her appreciate it and took a look at a set of clothes in a small shallow basket.

Third Sister-in-law's skill was pretty good, and because she did it as soon as she was free, it took only a few days for her to make San Wa's set.

Of course, it was because of San Wa's smallness, and it didn't take much effort.

Zhou Da Wa's and Zhou Er Wa's one should be coming soon. Now the autumn harvest was over, Third Sister-in-law she didn't have much on her hand. She can go all out in making clothes as they didn't need her for house chores.

She gave enough cotton, so even if Third Sister-in-law hid a bit, the cotton coat and trousers were still made very thick.

For example, in this set, it was perfect for the little one to wear in winter.

Even though it was a little small, it was just this one set.

"Oh, that's right, Mother. There is no egg at home. Give me some food first, I will give money." Lin Qing He declared.

There were no chickens at home. So naturally, the eggs that aren't laid, was eaten quickly. She intends to take a few jin out of the space, but she must have a source for eggs.

"There is some at home. How much do you want?" Mother Zhou glanced at her and said.

"Just give me one jin. In two days, I'll have to go to the town for the market. I need to buy some stuff, so I'll get them together." Lin Qing He said.

"You are going to the market again?" Mother Zhou exclaimed.

"If I don't go, what do we eat? The three boys at home have a big appetite and it’s getting colder and colder. At that time, I don't want to head out. So buy what I need and the earlier it's done, the earlier it finishes. Mother, do you need to buy anything? If you do, I'll get it as well for you. "Lin Qing He said.

"I don't lack anything." Mother Zhou had a change of opinion about her since she had taken good care of her three grandsons, especially little San Wa, who got a lot chubbier. But once she heard her plan to spendthrift again, her heart ached.

She had the mind to say something but knew well that Fourth Daughter-in-law wouldn't listen to what she said. So she suppressed it.

Lin Qing He said two days. But in fact, the next day she fed Zhou San Wa early in the morning and carried him to Mother Zhou.

Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa also followed. The two actually wanted to go with their mother. Lin Qing He found the one hour plus journey was too long. She found it troublesome and what's more to bring two small kids? She didn't want to.

So they were brought to the old Zhou Family. Of course, she also brought a small bag of rock candy and gave it to Mother Zhou to let her deal with it.

It was still very early at this time. The rest of the old Zhou family hadn't gotten up yet, as they were very tired for a period and could finally be inactive and sleep in.

Lin Qing He didn't care. She dropped the children and went out carrying a basket.

"Every day, only know how to deplete money, Don't she know to save a little money? The children are still so young. When they grow up, everything needed money?" After she left, Mother Zhou grumbled.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law heard a voice and came out to ask what was going on. Mother Zhou didn't withhold her complaints.

The Two Sister-in-law listened and remained silent, but they actually agreed with Mother Zhou. Fourth's wife really squandered away the money without a blink as if her money wasn't money.

They wouldn’t be able to do it. Each bit of money they spend, they got very distressed. After all, the three branches only get so much pocket money for the whole year. Because they haven't separated from the family yet, the majority of the money was kept by Mother Zhou. However, she does give them pocket money. Just one liang or so for them to save.

"But I see that Fourth Sister-in-law is putting more care toward Da Wa and his brothers." Eldest Sister-in-law said as she watched the brothers.

At least she knew to bring San Wa over when going to the market. Before, she didn't. Just dumped them at home. Such a small child, to be so careless.

Mother Zhou didn't comment.

Third Sister-in-law asked Zhou Da Wa: "Da Wa, what did your mother cook for you? Third Auntie can see that you brothers have grown a lot of meat in just a few days."

"Our mother made meat for us. Bacon is very fragrant!" Zhou Da Wa said aloud.

"Meat?" Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law was stunned. How could there be meat now?

"Why are you two asking so much? In a few days, the team will divide the meat. At that time, your share won't be missing." Naturally, Mother Zhou thought she knew and interrupted.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law understood that their mother-in-law did not want them to ask anymore, and they tactfully not ask anymore.

This made Zhou Da Wa, who was prepared to say what his mother had made for them these days, disappointed. However, hearing the kids outside calling him to play, he said nothing and immediately dashed out.

Of course, he did not forget to ask his grandma for a piece of rock candy before going out.

After the rest of the old Zhou Family woke and saw Er Wa and San Wa were all here. It was only after they asked did they know the brother's irresponsible mother went to the market again.

Chapter 15: Long-term Meat Coupons

Although the food had been harvested now and the overall situation had stabilized, there was still some final work to be done.

After breakfast, Mother Zhou brought the two boys with her to peel corn.

The corn gets peeled, threshed, then dried, and then sent to complete the final payment to the state.

The day that all grain got handed over was the day of food distribution, which was what everyone waiting for.

Especially the pig killing after splitting the grain.

Of course, winter wheat will be planted before the pork is divided.

But these have nothing to do with Lin Qing He, so she left with no burden at all.

Using her impression, she walked along the road toward the town's supply and demand cooperatives.

Although the supply and demand cooperatives in the communal town cannot compare with those on the county city, it still had many things, such as rice, oil, soy sauce, and vinegar.

But they all need ration coupons. The original owner bought them before. There were bottles at home and she washed it a few days earlier to contain the goods that were taken out of the space. So she didn't lack these seasoning.

With a subsidiary food coupon, she came to buy half a jin of dried edible fungus, as well as half a jin dried seaweed.

After browsing the things nearby, there was nothing she wants.

In fact, the main reason for this trip was to come and walk around, otherwise, how can she explain the materials in my hand?

But toothbrushes, washbasins, and basins had to be bought.

First, get a toothbrush for Da Wa and Er Wa. There was still some toothpaste at home, their mother's leftover. She can use the stock in the space herself.

She didn't plan to buy the washbasin and the basin this time. It was too hard for her to carry it back on such long distance. She had other plans.

After buying a toothbrush and toothpaste, she headed to the slaughterhouse in the community suburbs according to her memory.

The slaughterhouse on the outskirts of the community was a very small type, and the community applied for it last year. Otherwise, the slaughterhouse was only available in the county city.

However, Lin Qing He just wanted to come to the suburban area and try her luck. In fact, she also wanted to go through the motion. After all, she didn't think she could buy meat at this time.

And what luck she had. She arrived there in an hour and happened to chance upon a Dajie who came out carrying the meat from inside. Lin Qing He immediately stepped up and asked: "Dajie, did you come to buy meat?"

"Yeah, you too? But did you make a reservation? If you didn't make an appointment, then there's nothing." Dajie gave her a glance and pointed out haughtily.

Lin Qing He observed her blue work clothes and knew that this person knew people. She smiled and said, "Dajie, I'm from the country, how could I have your kind of connection? Just don't know if Sister can make it convenient?" Looking around, she made sure no one was around and took a five liang food coupon out.

For those working in the commune who eat supplied food, food coupons were more important than money. Without food coupons, one cannot buy food even if one had money.

This Dajie's age was already in her thirties, so she must have children at home. And at this age, the children are usually at the age with great appetite.

Toward food coupons that weren't from dishonest sources delivered to their doorstep, how could she not refuse? They just have to do the matter well.

"Meizi, just say something if you need something. Dajie can help you for sure, don't be polite." Even if it was just a five liang food ticket, Dajie's tone also eased.

"I know, but I’m from the country. I can buy food without this food ticket. In a few days, there'll be food distribution. I just have to go to the production team to buy it. My man is a soldier. He can’t finish these and send it to me. It’s basically useless for me to keep.” Lin Qing He explained a bit.

Then she went directly to the main point: "The children at home are craving for meat. Truthfully, the team will divide the meat in a few days. But which mother is willing to see her child crave so much? So, I want to come and take a chance."

When Dajie heard the words, she was relieved. As mothers, they really have their children on their minds.

"Dajie, I can see at a glance that you are a helpful samaritan. Can you see if you have any acquaintances? I don't need much. Just half a jin of leftover is enough. I don’t have a meat coupon, but I can give more. What do you think? "Lin Qing He stuffed the food coupon over as she talked.

"Big Meizi, you also dotes on kids. I will go in and check for you." This Dajie calmly accepted the food coupon and nodded.

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.

Dajie went in for about five minutes before she came out and then announced: "Big Meizi, since you don’t have a coupon. it'll be nine point five per jin. If you have a coupon, you can pay seven. Big Meizi, it'll be more expensive without a coupon. How much do you want to buy?"

"Then Dajie, can you go in and get me half a jin. And on the way, if you see any big bones or something, please called the master to weigh some for me." Lin Qing He said and passed some money to Dajie.

"Then I will buy it for you." Said Dajie.

Then she went in and bought the meat, and soon she carried out the meat for Lin Qing He. Half jin of meat, the fatty kind. There were also ribs, big bones, and marrow bones. This age, only big fat meat was the most popular. Other ones with bones were very cheap.

There are many, but they were for Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He didn't accept the change of half a yuan.

"Dajie, at your age, nephew and niece must be growing up. Buy them more food and don't let them be hungry." Lin Qing He said.

"Big Meizi, you are too polite." This Dajie directly returned the half yuan to her. She had already gotten a food coupon from her, so she didn't want her money.

Lin Qing He's mind moved and smiled, "Dajie, I feel kindred to you. My name is Lin Qing He, from Zhou Jia Village. My man is a soldier, the only soldier in Zhou Jia Village. You will know once you inquire."

Seeing her announce her family status, Chen Mei returned a smile and introduced herself. She also had a good impression of Lin Qing He.

"The three boys at home are really greedy. Thankfully Mei Jie has a wide range of connection, otherwise, I don't know if I can buy some back this time." Lin Qing He gratefully expressed.

"Meizi, you're so young, and you have three children?" Sister Mei was surprised.

"I married at the age of seventeen and gave birth at the age of eighteen. The oldest one is now five years old. After the new year, he should be counted as six years old." Lin Qing He warmly smiled.

"I really can't tell," Mei Jie said.

"Mei Jie, you work in the Community's Supply and Demand Cooperative. If I come again, can I find you?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Sure, if you need anything, you can go to me. I can definitely help you if I can help. However, this time a master in the slaughterhouse gave his share to you, otherwise it would not be so much. Unless you book in advance, and you have to come early." Mei Jie disclosed to her.

These words weren't false. At this time, the meat was not easy to get, and there was a fixed quota.

Lin Qing He quickly agreed.

She didn't expect this trip to be so smooth and found herself a 'long-term meat ticket'. With Mei Jie, she had a source for the meat in her space.

Lin Qing He mentally calculated again. Truthfully, a lot of things were missing now.

For example, she still needed a stove. In this era, there was a coal stove, which can be used to hold a small pot. In her space, she contained the two old-fashioned double-ear iron pots and the two old casserole pots she bought.

It can also be used in this era, and say it was bought on the black market. Who would investigate so much? Because they are all old-style, very in line with the shape of this era, so she wasn't afraid of being investigated.

Dajie / Jie : Big Sister, a way to address an older woman than you

Meizi: Younger Sister, a way to address a younger than you

Chapter 16: Tighten your belt to live

Now there was only one stove in the house. All the water boiling, cooking rice, and frying dishes were done there. If there was another coal stove, it will be much more convenient.

However, the coal stove was obviously not so easy to get

What's more, on top of the coal stove, she also needed coal ball coupons. Only the talented in the city have these, and none in the countryside.

If she wanted to get this, she had to go over and look around the county city.

Besides the stove, was some kind of earthen pot. However, she can take it slowly. She should be able to raise the living conditions after Zhou Qing Bai returns.

Realizing that's about it, she covered the basket with a cloth. As for what she bought, no one would know.

Now she can pull anything out of the space.

When she also arrived in the village, she took some pork out of the space. As for the fatty meat, she did not take it out, because it would be too eye-catching to take it out and decoct oil. Better wait until the village divided the meat.

There were others like ribs, meat, eggs, etc. In short, she had to make the basket look full. However, all got covered by a cloth, so it was unknown what she bought.

She went early in the morning. But the road was pretty long, so after going to and back, it was already past nine o'clock and nearly ten o'clock.

She didn't pick up her three sons first. Mother Zhou would certainly take good care of them. She filled up her egg jars with eggs and loaded the barrels with rice and flour again. Then she began to sort the meat.

Two large pieces of pork belly were salted. As for lean meat and the likes, she planned to make meat congee for three children.

They liked the meat congee she cooked a lot and was satisfied eating it. This made her content.

She chopped the ribs by herself. As for the big bones, she will send it to Mother Zhou later on as an expression of sincerity.

After finishing this chore at home, Lin Qing He looked at the time. It was still early and started to go to the vegetable garden in the backyard. After tending it for a while, she heard someone shouting.

She went to open the door and check. It was Zhou Dong, who carried two bundles of dry firewood.

"That fast! I thought you'll go in two days." Lin Qing He widened the door and let him bring it in, as she spoke.

"For peeling corn, let my sister and others do it. I'm not needed." Zhou Dong explained.

He was only needed when it was time to plant winter wheat, and that had not yet begun.

The two bundles of firewood were not small. Two bundles like these cost three dimes. Straight away, Lin Qing He took out three dimes from her pocket and settled the bill. And also said: "We're still short a lot at home."

They were short a lot because she used more firewood than the original owner. And at the end of October, Zhou Qing Bai should also come back and he had injuries. She dared not force him to go out get firewood like the original owner did, who wanted to vent her anger.

That's right, in the novel, the original owner did this. And it was because of this villains' father gained a long-term illness, which was an endless cycle of pain. When he reached his fifties, his body was even worse.

"Shenzi, rest assured, I can go to the mountains to pick up firewood before the snowfall. After the food distribution and my sister will be able to go with me. We will ship it back with a cart, that way we can transport more." Zhou Dong promised to her.

Others didn't like Lin Shenzi. But he and his sister actually have a very good impression of this Shenzi, because the original owner was willing to give work to them.

Having work means they'll have food to eat.

In winter, they were unable to earn work points for a long time, so they have to live with a tightened belt. It was not easy in the past, but because of helping the original owner and the original owner gave money, he and sisters can only eat twenty-thirty percent full in winter. Otherwise, they would have been at most ten percent full every day, and drink water when hungry. They endured to survive.

"These are eggs that were cooked in the morning. I cooked too many. You take two back to eat." Lin Qing He entered the house, grabbed two eggs and handed him.

"No need Shenzi. I ate already in the morning before going." Zhou Dong quickly refused: "Shenzi, I'll go back first. I can go again in the afternoon, and deliver it to Shenzi in the evening."

After that, he hurried away.

Lin Qing He paused for a moment but did not say anything. At this time, the eggs were indeed quite expensive. Initially, she just wanted to find an opportunity for Zhou Dong to take a trip with her to the county city with a driving cart. At that time, she can bring back all the basin for foot wash and washbasin. That's why she gave the eggs, but judging from Zhou Dong's reaction, it appeared he didn't dare accept it.

She'll have to wait for when he goes with her to the county city, then give them siblings some reward.

As for the trip in the afternoon that Zhou Dong mentioned, then it was possible.

From here, the distance to get firewood on the mountain wasn't close. According to Zhou Dong's foot pace, it'll take at least about three hours. To bring two bundles of firewood back at this time, he must have gone out in the morning when it was still dark.

However, she also knew that Zhou Dong was not alone. He went with several 17- or 18-year-olds in the village, so there was nothing to worry about.

At this time, everyone else also prepared firewood for the winter. The firewood collected by Zhou Dong was sold to her. Others in the village sold theirs in the county city. Generally, it got sold out, but Zhou Dong had it a lot easier.

So Zhou Dong can go back to eat now, head out again and can return before dark.

As for the rural people themselves, there was no shortage of firewood. The straw and likes can be distributed a lot, but her family had no share. As long as she prepared it, they can survive the winter.

Lin Qing He understood these matters pretty well, and obviously, Zhou Dong also cherishes such opportunities, as he worked very hard.

Rather than living with a tight belt over the winter, Zhou Dong preferred to find more firewood now.

Lin Qing He felt less guilty for hiring a child. So she ordered ... with more and more ease. Exactly the same as the original owner's way.

Two bundles of firewood were carried into the fire shed in the backyard. This fire shed was built when Zhou Qing Bai came back. It was specifically used to accumulate firewood to avoid rain, snow and get wasted from moisture.

Then she continued to water the vegetable garden, tidied it and picked the cucumbers for lunch.

A plate of fried cucumber and meat was enough for the mother and sons. There were a few eggs leftover from boiling in the congee in the morning. There was still a lot of congee left from the morning. She had deliberately cooked more, so she can reheat and eat.

After taking out two white buns, that should be about it.

As for the evening, Lin Qing He already had an idea. Dumplings for dinner and she will make dough after lunch!

At eleven o'clock, Zhou Da Wa returned. He came back to see if his mother got back. One look and he found she did return.

"Your grandma and others are still peeling corn over at the production team?" Lin Qing He asked.

"En." Zhou Da Wa nodded, then looked at the stove: "Mother, what good stuff did you buy back today? Is there a big white bun?"

"Yes. Go bring your younger brothers back. But don't outside know, or you get nothing," Lin Qing He ordered.

"Can't talk about meat outside?" Zhou Da Wa couldn't help say.

But he had been chattering about it with his friends and they envied him a lot.

"It's fine if you said it before, but don't talk about it in the future. Understand being low-key?" Lin Qing He said.

"What is low-key?" Zhou Da Wa questioned.

"... If you like to boast, then boast away. Quickly bring your brother back and prepare to eat lunch!" Lin Qing He sent out.

"I will go now!" Zhou Dawa immediately responded.

Chapter 17: Private Little Treasury

It was Eldest Sister-in-law ’s second daughter, Zhou Er Ni, who brought Zhou San Wa back. Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa was also there.

"Take this big bone back, another dish for your grandpa and grandma." Lin Qing He didn't care what old Zhou Family would think of her, gave a big bone to Zhou Er Ni and sent her off.

"Just one morning, you're already a dirty cat." Lin Qing He drew water and wash Er Wa's and San Wa's face.

Then she washed Da Wa. Da Wa asked, "Mother, how many big white buns did you buy?"

"How many do you want?" Lin Qing He questioned.

"Of course, one per person," Da Wa answered.

"You wish." Lin Qing He harumphed: "I only bought two and can give you each half of one."Half per person was also excellent.

After cleaning up the three of them, Lin Qing He began to heat up the congee. Sure enough, it was troublesome to not have gas.

Lin Qinghe, who had been accustomed to modern life, tried her best to adapt. In fact, she had already adapted well, but she was still feeling a bit lazy.

Lunch was congee, with fried cucumber and meat, boiled eggs and most importantly, two large white buns.

There wasn't much porridge, just one bowl per person. But with these dishes and two large white buns, both mother and children are satisfied.

Especially Da Wa and Er Wa, their love for white bun was unswerving.

"Mother, what else did you buy back?" Asked Zhou Er Wa.

"Nothing much." Lin Qing He replied while picking up the chopsticks.

Speaking of this, the supply and demand cooperative in the town were quite lacking. According to the memory of the original owner, the county city's supply and demand cooperative have a larger range of varieties.

This time she wanted to order some red date, shrimp skin or something, but there was nothing. However, in the county's supply and demand cooperatives, have all these.

As for the original owner, she always kept an eye out for good-quality fabric, and toward these, she wasn't interested.

She wasn't interested, but Lin Qing He was. The kids were currently in a growing age. And the shrimp skin was great for supplementing calcium.

She also wants to buy some red dates, which can be added to stewing chicken.

And other mushrooms. This time she bought half jin of fungus and kelp. Once Zhou Qing Bai returns, then it won't be enough for him to eat, so she had to go to the county city and shop around.

After planning to bring Zhou Dong with her tomorrow to transport supplies back, she took three sons to prepare for a nap.

Can't help it, there was nothing to do other than sleeping.

Thinking how the days were getting colder and colder each day, Lin Qing He inspected her space as she waited for the three boys to sleep.

She had prepared two seven-jin large quilts, especially warm ones. Even if the color was low-key, it was full of modern elements. Which was not in line with this era.

She was missing a big quilt cover. So she had to go to the county city to buy one. When the time comes, she'll stuff the quilt in cover. And Zhou Qing Bai couldn't say anything about her.

She can say that she got it by her own ability!

In addition to the quilt, was a mattress. This mattress can be taken out. It's old-styled and not patterned at all. The key feature was warmth.

She had it all planned out. The quilt and the mattress were to be used by herself. When winter here, the three sons will sleep with her. As for the villains' father, he can sleep in the neighboring room, a.k.a the sons' room. Anyway, there was an old quilt, so can't freeze him.

Zhou Qing Bai: "..."

Lin Qing He, who looked at the space supplies, fell into the dream world with her three sons.

Once the old Zhou Family came back, they found out that Lin Qing He had given them a big bone. Although there wasn't much meat, anything that produces oily substance was a good thing at this age. So who can dislike it?

In particular, this was sent over by Lin Qing He through Zhou Er Ni.

This big bone was chopped and then used to stew pickled vegetables. It tasted very fragrant to the old Zhou family who had not eaten oil for a long time.

After eating, they dispersed.

When Mother Zhou returned to the room, she asked Father Zhou: "Old man, what's the matter with Fourth's wife?"

"What matter?" Father Zhou actually didn't understand her, and he didn't like to think about these things.

"What else could it be? She used to wish to stay as far away as possible from our old Zhou's house. As if she's afraid we might take advantage of her. Now she sends Er Wa and San Wa over when she's going to the town and this big bone too!" Mother Zhou pointed out.

Father Zhou didn't have such deep thought. In his opinion, it's enough to change for the better. Why care so much.

What's more important now was to quickly hand over the public rations, and then prepare for the winter wheat cultivation after the food distribution. These are important matters.

In fact, it wasn't only Mother Zhou who is puzzled, the other three sisters-in-law as well.

Second sister-in-law mumbled to Zhou Qing Lin: "What does Fourth's wife mean? It can't be that she wants a share of our family's meat!"

Zhou Qing Lin didn't care: "She already separated from us. How can we give her a share of our family's meat." There were so many people in the family.

"She did separate but Da Wa and his brothers are Father's and Mother's grandsons." Second Sister-in-law felt that she had seen through Lin Qing He's plan.

"Why think so much? She's so proud, and Fourth has sent so many allowances every month. If she wants to eat meat, she can buy it from the production team. No need to take our family's. I guess she has a way to get meat, otherwise, she can't bear to give us a big bone."Zhou Qing Lin said.

Second Sister-in-law couldn't concealed the acidity in her tone: "Did you not see? Da Wa and his brothers have grown a lot in this period, especially San Wa. His face is so chubby?"

She had two girls and a son, who was only three years old this year, and they're skinny as a stick.

Initially in the past, he was the same age as Er Wa and despite being younger than Er Wa, he was not as thin as Er Wa. But after not seeing him for a short while, Er Wa became sturdier.

"Don't think about it anymore. I guess the money in her pocket may be less than ours." Zhou Qing Lin said.

This sentence scratched Second Sister-in-law's itch.

Second Sister-in-law believed that she was very family-oriented. Even if she had no income at home, she somehow saved more than ten yuan.

This was definitely a huge sum of money!

But looking back on Fourth's wife. So what if Fourth Brother-in-law sends back allowance every month. With a wife like Fourth's, who didn't how to manage a family, no matter how much the allowance was, it will be wasted.

For example, Third Sister-in-law was now helping her make her sons' winter clothes. It was said that the three brothers were getting complete new sets, and the cotton and cloth were all good. This was really squandering away the family wealth.

She dared to bet that Lin Qing He's wallet might not be as big as hers!

"I don't know how much pocket money Mother will give to our family this year." After Second Sister-in-law comforted herself, she was in a good mood.

As a mother-in-law, Mother Zhou was actually one of the best in the village. Apart from being biased toward Zhou Qing Bai, the young son, and not counting Lin Qing He who moved out, she was fair to the three families.

And she wasn't that stingy. For example, when distributing money at the end of the year, she will give them one or two yuan of pocket money.

Whether they save it themselves or give it to the relatives on New Year's maternal family visitation (a.k.a the second day of New Year), it was up to them in the end.

The daughter-in-law of the same age in the village didn't have the same treatment as the old Zhou Family's daughter-in-law. Those mothers-in-law kept everything in control. So how can there be any private little treasury?

In contrast, her life was still very good.

Chapter 18: Little Saving At Home

In the neighboring room, Eldest Sister-in-law also talked about the big bone Lin Qing He sent today.

Although she didn’t have the same thought as Second Sister-in-law, she did have a confused face. Therefore, Zhou Qing Mu expressed that Fourth's wife became sensible.

Eldest Sister-in-law gave him an eye roll. Previously when Fourth's wife was causing a scene, her man also said that she was too young and not sensible yet. But after that, she was already the mother of three children. When did she ever act sensibly?

Now sensible? Who would believe it?

"This is splurging too much. I heard Tao Zi's mother said she saw her carrying a basket full of things back." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

Just don’t know what it was, with a cloth covering it. But if she was willing to give out a big bone, then she must have bought a lot.

Zhou Qing Mu also agreed on this point. How can you splurge so much to live well? And the three brothers, one was five years old in a blink of an eye and will be six years old after the new year. When kids grow up, what didn't need money?

Truthfully speaking, Zhou Qing Mu was also a little envious, because he only had one son. The first three were daughters, so the pressure is relatively small. But he would rather be more stressful.

"I don't know if this is a son." Zhou Qing Mu touched Eldest Sister-in-law's recently showing tummy and spoke.

Eldest Sister-in-law's attention was attracted, commented: "Every time Da Wa sees Third's wife's belly, he calls out 'little brother'. I also don't know if this is the son or not."

She wasn’t really worried, because no matter what, she still had one son. Of course, it was better if this was a son. If it wasn't, it didn’t matter.

Third Sister-in-law was currently making clothes for Da Wa and Er Wa. Now that the harvest business was over, she didn’t need to do any work at home, so she can make clothes all day long, and the speed will naturally be faster. The one in her hands was Er Wa's, and it was half done.

In a few days, Da Wa's will be finished, then she can make a jacket for her daughter.

Although the old Zhou Family each had their own thoughts, the days were still very harmonious. When Third Sister-in-law yawned to go to rest, Lin Qing He had already awakened.

Tonight she decided to eat dumplings, so she started making the dough.

She had already chopped up all the ribs and put them in the space. The day wasn't so cold, so except for the pork belly sprinkled with salt, the fresh meat and ribs were not durable. To have a space, which was comparable to the refrigerator, at this moment was great.

When Lin Qing He was busy in the kitchen, the brothers woke up one after another. When they learned that they were having dumplings for dinner, they were overjoyed.

Zhou Da Wa went directly went off to show off. Zhou Er Wa also went out to play, and San Wa stayed at home with Lin Qing He.

As far as Lin Qing He was concerned, as long as the eldest two didn’t go overboard, she won't restrain them. They were boys, so no need to raise them through restraining. And the most important thing was that winter will soon arrive. At that time, there's not much to play. She planned to get Zhou Da Wa to study then.

Wait until next year, she'll send him to elementary school.

Elementary school was a five-year model, while junior high school and high school were two-year systems.

Six years old was not too young and it was not bad to go to school. It was better than petting cats and teasing dogs at home.

Zhou Da Wa, who didn’t know his free-spirited days were diminishing, was having fun outside, and Zhou Er Wa was running behind him like a tail.

Don't know what they played outside, but they always end up dirty when they return.

Lin Qing He saw the dough was mostly done and after sweeping one glance to the brothers, she sent them to wash their hands and face.

There was a well in the house, which was very costly. In the whole village, there was a maximum of five households who can have a well in their own yard and she was one of them.

Of course, it was usually covered, to prevent the brothers from messing around.

It took a lot of money to dig this well. As the original owner relied on Zhou Qing Bai's money that was sent back every month, she didn't mind and simply hired people to dig the well.

While Second Sister-in-law was complacent. She thought that the original owner's net saving did not necessarily add up to her. However, she underestimated Zhou Qing Bai's ability.

In the early years, Zhou Qing Bai did only send back a minimum of 20 yuan per month, usually 23 or 24 yuan. When more, it was 25 or 26 yuan. Basically, he sent it all back.

He didn't need to spend any money over there and had no place to spend, so he sent as much as he could. Same with the coupons.

However later in the last two years, the money sent back by Zhou Qingbai can reach above 30 yuan a month. Usually, around thirty-five or six.

Even if the original owner splurge extravagantly, but in this era, even having money didn't allow one to go around the world. Although the boys were still a kid, their intake wasn't big enough to eat his old man to poverty, especially the original owner setting the limit for them at not starving to death. So how much can she spend?

The majority of the expense at home was due to her own use. Vanishing cream, new dresses, new cotton coats, scarves, scarves, socks, and shoes. She had all of these.

Because she was just spending on herself, the original owner can still save a little.

Although she had spent a lot to her, Lin Qing He found out she saved more than two hundred yuans, nearly three hundred dollars after counting the family's wealth.

In the age when the money was spent one cent at a time, three hundred yuans was undoubtedly a huge sum of money.

It's just that the image of the original owner frittering away the money was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Everyone unanimously believed that she didn't have much savings at all.

Of course, an old lady in the village had told her to save and only spend on necessity in the past.

At that time, the original owner casually replied: "This is not enough for me to spend, so how can I save?"

These words were still being spread in the village until now. Seeing her put on vanishing cream and wear a new dress and leather shoes, all the villagers dare not to buy or even ask the price of these high-end products. They don't doubt the authenticity of her words.

"Mother, what kind of stuffing is in the dumpling?" Zhou Da Wa said while washing up.

Lin Qing He replied: "Pork dumplings."

"I like mother's dumplings, so no matter what stuffing, I like to eat," said Zhou Er Wa.

Er Wa was used to pleasing. Lin Qing He also gave him face and directed smiling eyes at him. Er Wa grinned.

"Mother, do you want me to help you?" Zhou Da Wa asked, his eyes brightened with the desire to be hands-on.

I will definitely have you to do it in the future. I don’t intend to spoil you into a young master who didn’t touch the spring (clean) water.

But for now no need. All of them were like they came out of the mud. Their nail all got dirt. Although she had washed them, they can return the original state within one day.

"Don't intervene, just go stay at one side." Lin Qing He batted away his hand.

Zhou Da Wa said: "Mother, you dislike me!"

"Me disliking you wasn't a day or two matter. Why didn't I see you mention it before? That's right, our family is going to raise chickens. Do you have anything to say?" Lin Qing He proposed.

"Raise chicks?" Er Wa parroted with bright eyes.

"En." Lin Qing He nodded: "Zhou Da Wa, take your brother's hand away. Don't let him feed it to his mouth." She gave San Wa a little dough and told him to play there.

Chapter 19: Number one wealth dissipating woman

Zhou Da Wa took down his brother's hand and pointed out, "Mother, there's no chick now."

"There's none?" Er Wa couldn't help be disappointed.

"I know that there are no chicks now. I plan to raise them next spring. At that time, will definitely have them and I just need to buy them from the villagers. If we want to raise chickens in the future, then what the chicks eat will be a problem" Lin Qing He said.

The house was very empty, especially the vegetable gardens in the backyard, which was mostly stalks. It was a pity not to raise chickens.

However, the original owner loved cleanliness more than her. She was set on not raising them because she didn’t like the smell. But if it was clean up well, the smell won't be so exaggerated. and the backyard was still some distance away from the house.

When Zhou Qing Bai comes back, she'll ask him to build a chicken coop.

"If there are chickens at home, will there be chickens to eat in the future?" Zhou Da Wa's eyes shone.

"Chickens need to lay eggs!" Zhou Er Wa said immediately.

How can the eggs be laid after eating the chicken?

"Chicken is very delicious!" Zhou Da Wa retorted.

After being told this by his brother, Zhou Er Wa instantly drooled and looked at his mother.

Although the kid didn't speak, Lin Qing He could see the meaning in his eyes: Mother, I haven't eaten chicken yet.

"Wait and see which day I can find any chickens to buy." Lin Qing He could only say.

"Mother, you're so great." Er Wa immediately came to hug her leg and said softly.

Although he will become the villain's leading strategist for three brothers in the future, he was still a small bun right now.

After being so spoiled by Lin Qing He for a few days, he threw the coldness of the former owner out of his mind and was extremely close to her. Who knew that Zhou Er Wa even proposed his desire to sleep with her along with San Wa last night.

Before he dared not mention it to the original owner.

Children were very discerning, who treated him well and who didn't, they know in their mind.

Knowing that Lin Qing He was kind to them, he dared to make a request. However, Lin Qing He did not agree and let the two of them continue to sleep on their own.

"Next year, when raising chickens, you guys are responsible for feeding." Lin Qing He said.

"I'll go catch bugs from the garden and feed the chicks!" Er Wa responded immediately.

"Then I go out to dig the earthworms and bring back to feed!" Zhou Da Wa followed up.

"Eat, eat chicken." San Wa looked at his eldest brother and then his second eldest brother and jumped in.

Er Wa went over to educate him that the chick had to be raised for laying eggs and could not be eaten.

The family had dinner before five o'clock. The pork dumplings were very fragrant. However, the three brothers were still too young to eat much, so a bowl was leftover.

And it was at that time, Zhou Dong carried today's second load of firewood over. Lin Qing He brought it out to him and said, "Little Dong, take this bowl of dumplings back to eat. Shenzi has something to discuss with you."

Zhou Dong shook his head and said, "Shenzi, if you have a matter, I will do it for you. But you can leave the dumplings for Da Wa and his brothers."

"Brother Zhou Dong, we have all eaten it." Zhou Da Wa spoke unrestrainedly.

It was obvious that Zhou Er Wa didn't want his mother to give away such delicious dumplings, but he remained silent.

"You hear, they have eaten. If you don't accept this bowl of dumplings, Shenzi won't be able to speak." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Dong hesitated a bit when he heard this. Then he took it and said, "Shenzi, tell me."

"It's like this. Shenzi intends to go to the county town. There are a lot of things to buy this time. At that time, Shenzi can't bring it back by myself. Do you think you can go with Shenzi the day after tomorrow?" explained Lin Qing He.

There was a trailer in Zhou Dong's house, which can transport what she wants. This time may be the last time for her to go to the county town this year. There was no way since it was too far.

Three or four hours. Just going to and back and the day was already over. The most important part was how exhausting it was ah!

"Okay, I will come the day after tomorrow. What time, Shenzi?" Zhou Dong listened and agreed.

There was nothing to do the day after tomorrow because the day after tomorrow was handing over the public ration. He wasn't needed then. The day after that day was the day when the food gets distributed, so it didn't delay anything.

"Five o'clock." Lin Qing He stated.

Departing at five o'clock for the county city, and it'll open at nine o'clock.

Zhou Dong nodded, looked at the bowl of dumplings. He still wanted to return it, Lin Qing He declared: "Take it back to eat, otherwise, I dare not call you."

She also paid the three dimes to Zhou Dong for the evening's bundles of firewood, then let him go back.

Not long after Zhou Dong went back, Zhou Xi returned the washed bowl. She asked Lin Qing He whether she would use her to take care of the brothers the day after tomorrow.

The original owner used to call her, and the little girl was quite reliable. However, Lin Qing He didn't plan to and replied: "No need. The day after tomorrow, I will call their grandma to take care of them."

Zhou Xi returned.

As for Lin Qing He telling Zhou Dong to go to the county town with her, which delay him to find firewood to make money, there was no problem. Because Lin Qing He’s bowl of pork dumplings was worth five dimes if eaten in a restaurant in the county city or town. And that needed a food coupon, otherwise, you can’t buy it even if you have money.

So they didn't suffer a loss with this bowl of dumplings.

The villagers also saw Zhou Dong take back a bowl of dumplings from there, and curiously asked.

There was no reason to hide and explained that Lin Shenzi need his help for something and gave him this.

And the something, he was asked to accompany her to the county city the day after tomorrow.

As for why Lin Qing He take Zhou Dong to the county city, the people in that village didn't need to ask. They knew that there is a lot of things to buy, and since she couldn't carry it back, she found someone to lift the goods.

But this bowl of pork dumplings was also worth it ah. they smelled its fragrant.

Zhou Dong was not stupid. He went directly home, devoured it with his sister, and had the dish washed to be sent back.

Although there was only one bowl of dumplings, it was enough as there were flour and pork, so the brother and sister did not plan to cook any more tonight.

Soon it was food distribution, people who were short on food supply can get paid in advance first. And it'll be deducted later when the food was being distributed, so every family won't starve for the time being. However, they have to pass the winter afterward, so they can't casually eat.

In particular, for a household like Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi. If they don't tighten their belts to live their lives, there will be sudden shortages all year long.

However, this year Lin Qing He needed much more firewood than last year, which was also a very good income for them. For example, today, the four bundles of firewood, they made six dimes.

The village was only so big, so the news of Lin Qing He calling Zhou Dong to go to the county city soon spread to Mother Zhou's ears.

Mother Zhou was so angry that she was one step away from grasping her chest: "I thought she really wanted to change for better! Still the same old!"

She just went to town today and brought back a basket of supplies and want to go to the county city the day after tomorrow. It was only a few days since she last went to the county city. Is there such a waste of money!

Eldest, Second and Third Sister-in-law all had unsurprised expressions.

Everyone in the village had different opinions, but their key point was relatively uniform. They all criticized how Lin Qing He didn't know how to live a life and was extremely family-ruining. She was simply the number one wealth dissipating woman in their entire production team, who didn't know how to live life!

Chapter 20: Pan-fried sweet potato cake

No matter what the villagers said, Lin Qing He and her three sons were having sweet dreams.

Early the next morning, Lin Qing He came back after washing clothes and cooked millet porridge.

Now she gave them a bath every three days, but the feet were washed every day.

She fried with salted pork belly for the three brothers. The salted pork belly didn't need any more seasoning. Just cooked like that in oil, it became very fragrant.

With the remaining oil in the pan, she hatched an egg in it for each brother.

Breakfast was that simple, but the three brothers were satisfied.

"Mother, people outside say that you don't know how to live." Zhou Da Wa blurted out as he gobbled the fragrant sunnyside up.

He heard it while playing outside.

Lin Qing He saw Er Wa nod as well, expressing that he had heard it too. She raised her eyebrows: "Do you think Mother doesn't know how to live?"

"No." Zhou Da Wa answered.

"Mother, this is how to live life," Zhou Er Wa replied as well.

"Yummy." The gluttonous San Wa added.

"Let them say what they want to say. Your mother, I, didn't spend their money. My man can make money for me, why can't I spend it? And I still have three sons to raise. Don't I need to nurture you into a white and chubby? If I don't spend money, what am I going to use to take care of you little greedy ones? "Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Da Wa grinned and Zhou Er Wa laugh in embarrassment. As for Zhou San Wa, he already opened wide his mouth waiting for his mother to feed him.

"Quickly eat. After you finish, go with your grandma to sundry the corn. In the afternoon, let your grandma come over to eat at home." Lin Qing He ordered.

"Do Mother need something from Grandma?" Zhou Da Wa asked.

"There is." Lin Qing He replied.

"Alright, then." Zhou Da Wa agreed.

After breakfast, he slipped out to play. Lin Qing He finished feeding San Wa and let him play with Er Wa at the entrance, while she ate herself. After finishing, she tidied up the bowls and chopsticks and then began to clean the room.

Her only dissatisfaction with the original owner was that she was too capable and too realistic. And for the other traits, Lin Qing He still approved.

For example, the original owner would make her home clean and have everything organized. Nothing out of place.

Lin Qing He was satisfied with this point.

After cleaning the house, Lin Qing He began to take out the original owner's clothes and hung them under the sun.

The original owner's clothes were excellent. There were several sets in the closet, all of which are very good condition. No patch at all.

Toward this, the original owner was still not very satisfied.

In Lin Qing He's words, how could last year's clothes match up to this year's her?

So this year the original owner also wanted to make new clothes. As for the three sons, she just made do with whatever.

In fact, the original owner had a lot of clothes, but she took them back to her mother's house to give her sisters-in-law. Basically, she sent back one or two sets.

But even like this, she still had several sets of clothes in her closet. Among them, three sets were summer. The one on her, the one chilling out outside and one set in the closet was for autumn. Three sets of autumn clothes in total. There were two cotton clothes. One set was from two years back and one set was from last year.

This year, she wanted to make another set as the previous year one was to be sent to her family.

As well as the cloths and cotton were specially obtained for her mother's family...

Speaking of this, old Lin family was not losing out for raising this girl.

But now? Sorry, she was here. Let's focus on her sons first, as for the others, she didn't have much ability to take care. What she spent now was still the hard-earned money earned by Zhou Qing Bai.

Since she took all these clothes out to sundry, then it goes without saying she took out her sons' clothes and let them bathe under the sun as well. The three sons ... didn't have many clothes.

One set of autumn clothes was the ones they wore now and another one was the ones that were just washed. And that was it.

There was also a set in the cupboard, which Zhou Da Wa wore last winter. As for Er Wa and San Wa, they had none. The two brothers had basically spent last winter on the kang. It was like this and was still scorned.

However, because of the lack of firewood, it was impossible to heat two Kang. In the end, she could only let them come over to her kang. And because of wetting the kang, they got beaten more than once by the original owner.

It won’t happen this year. The brothers each get a new set, but still, need to prepare one or two more warm inner clothes and trousers. Also summer wear. They were broken into unrecognizable bits. She didn't plan to continue to let them wear them, so straight out make new ones.

Moreover, in the black market, a bolt of good-quality cotton cloth was three dimes at the moment. And that was on the premise that no coupons are needed. To her, it seems cheap.

A bolt of fabric was enough to make many sets of clothes.

Lin Qing He planned to go to the black market tomorrow.

After finishing the chores at home, she watched Er Wa and San Wa playing sand at the door a bit. She went back to the house to start the preparation.

Taking the pen and paper from the space, she jotted down what she will buy tomorrow.

Shrimp skin, red dates, coal, coal stove, foot wash basin and basin. And also two more enamels for drinking water. There was one at home at the moment. The two new ones are brought back to drink water, while the old one for brushing teeth.

There was no need to buy a thermos flask. Zhou Qing Bai had brought one back. It was very convenient to use. Because there was only one of them, the original owner was reluctant to give it to her maternal family. Thank god this one left here. Although it wasn't adequate for winter, it was still barely sufficient to use She did not plan to buy one, as this thing was very difficult to buy.

Then there was malted milk powder. She planned to buy a can of malted milk powder for the three brothers to drink. Oh right, and the white rabbit candy.

White rabbit candy was a notoriously good thing in this era. More or less, it was equivalent to a glass of milk.

But the price seemed to be more expensive, but that didn't matter. If she remembered correctly, this time when the villains' father return, he'll bring a large sum of money back. So no need to care too much.

In addition to these, there were mushrooms.

There were no mushrooms in the town's supply and demand cooperative, just half jin of dried edible fungus and dried seaweed. Both she planned to buy more in the county city. In winter, there weren't many foods that can satisfy oil craving.

And if pumpkins can be found, she must buy more.

After a lot of things were written, she double-checked it. When she felt a shortage, she added more and that was about it.

After this shopping trip, she didn't plan to go to the county city anymore this year. It was so far away that she already dreading it by the thought.

There was no way this time. There were so many things to buy back for passing winter. Stop after once!

Lin Qing He finished her mental construction, and it was only about eight o'clock. What should she do next to pass the time?

Visit old Zhou's house? Check out Third Sister-in-law's progress on the clothes?

Forget it. She better not go over and didn't scare other people. (TN: XD) If she didn't perform well, she could ruin the cloth she gave.

Turning her mine over, there was really nothing to do. She grabbed a bowl, added rock sugar in, and pour boiling water into it. And like that, she let this small bowl of sugar water cool.

She took out the sweet potato and began to peel it. Then cut it into strips. Altogether two sweet potatoes were cut up. The sweet potato was still the latest produce.

She placed the sweet potatoes in the large bowl and add flour. Seeing the sugar water was about done, she added a little less than half of it in.

Lin Qing He actually wanted to lament a bit. If she knew early, she won't buy just rock sugar. She should have bought some white sugar. Ah, forget it. Let’s take a look at the county city.

The sweet potato was covered in flour and fried in a pan. Lin Qing He wasn't reluctant to use oil, after all, it was rare to make a snack for her three sons.

The fried sweet potato was extremely fragrant, and soon the sweet fragrance spread out and Er Wa and San Wa, who were playing at the entrance soon smelled it.

"Mother, what are you making?" Er Wa swallowed his saliva.

"Pan-fried sweet potato cake. Go find if your big brother is around. If he is, tell him to come back to eat. Never mind if not," Lin Qing He answered.

Chapter 21: Being excessive

This time, it was unknown where Zhou Da Wa ran off to play and Er Wa was unable to find him. He asked an older child in the village to pass a message. If he saw his eldest brother, tell him to come home to eat pan-fried sweet potato.

Then Er Wa ran home by himself.

So when Zhou Da Wa heard the message and ran home, Lin Qing He had eaten with Er Wa and San Wa.

It goes without saying, she left a piece for him.

"Mother, you didn't tell me there are pan-fried sweet potato cakes!" Da Wa complained while washing his hands.

"I got Er Wa to call you." Lin Qing He responded.

Da Wa immediately glared at Er Wa: "You dare not call me and run back on your own to eat?"

"I did go call, but I didn't find you, so I told someone to pass a message to you. Otherwise, Eldest brother, you will definitely not return home now." Er Wa gave a lazy response.

After eating three pieces of sweet potato cakes, he was sunk in delight and felt full now, so he does not want to quarrel with his eldest brother.

Da Wa can only eat sweet potato cake, and there was only one piece left. His appetite was relatively large, so it wasn't enough. He turned to Er Wa: "How many pieces did you eat?"

"Three pieces," Er Wa answered.

"Mother, why did you let him eat my share!" Da Wa expressed dissatisfaction.

"Who told you to run off to play where people can't see you. Remember next time you play, stay near around the house, otherwise, don't think about having what I'm cooking." Lin Qing He said.

Although she won't rein him in, it was impossible to let him run like a wild horse.

However, compared to her holding his ear and counseling him, it was obvious this method of using good food was more capable of affecting Zhou Da Wa and hinting him to decide not to run so far next time, and let Er Wa find him easily when he heads out!

He also wanted to tell Er Wa where he usually went to play, so that Er Wa could find him easily. However, Er Wa was not happy, and object to the number of places he played at. He had no way of finding and won't look for the entrance he can't find.

Then he got beaten by Da Wa, and Er Wa howled. Lin Qing He planned to beat Da Wa.

After a while of chaos, Lin Qing He asked Da Wa, "Did you tell your grandma?"

"I did. Grandma said she would come once she's not busy, but don't need to prepare her meal." Zhou Da Wa replied.

Even though she said this, Lin Qing He still prepared lunch for Mother Zhou. After all, she was asking a favor from the other.

Steamed rice for noon. After washing the rice, she left it to soak in the iron pot. After soaking for half an hour, it can be steamed.

They do eat rice here, but just fewer people. Generally, they ate more noodles. Rice, especially this white rice, was very rare.

However, it was obvious that white rice was the tastiest. It wasn't easy to buy and required food coupons. But still, the original owner liked it very much.

Lin Qing He also liked it, so the rice tank was always full. She was afraid that Zhou Qing Bai will come back suddenly, then she can’t refill it when she wants.

She didn't have a large appetite, and the three children hadn't reached that time. However, Da Wa's food intake was not small. This kid was fed by Lin Qing He for a few days, although he didn't develop more meat, he was obviously much stronger.

While Mother Zhou, her appetite should be relatively larger.

Around eight bowls of rice were steamed. She, Er Wa, and San Wa get three bowls, two bowls for Da Wa, and lastly three bowls for Mother Zhou.

There was a good bit of salted pork belly left, so Lin Qing He picked two cucumbers.

After the rice was steamed, she heated the pork belly in the pan. After scooping up the pork belly, there was a lot of oil with a salty fragrance left. The cucumbers went in the pan and it started sizzling as the fragrance emit out.

After the cucumbers were fried, Lin Qing He also made an egg drop and seaweed soup.

Steamed rice was served with salted pork belly, fried cucumber, and egg drop, and seaweed soup. This was also a relatively simple and ordinary meal.

But when Mother Zhou came to see the food, her heartache acted up again. It was no worse than the landlord's household in the past!

"Mother, sit down, and eat. I specially made steamed rice for you. If you don't eat it, then there will be leftovers. I promised Da Wa that they would eat lean pork congee tonight." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou's expression was not good, but she knew she wouldn't listen to her. So she sat down and looked at the plate of salty meat, and the plate of oily fried cucumbers. Even tasty smell filling her nose didn't alleviate her worry.

Fourth's wife really didn't know how to live!

"Grandma, eat it quickly, it's really fragrant." Da Wa received the rice that his mother had served him and called her.

Er Wa began to eat. San Wa sat quietly, but could not wait for his mother to feed her with his mouth open.

Lin Qing He also called: "Mother, eat. Don't just sit there."

Then she began to feed San Wa. San Wa was very obedient when eating. He sat on his mother's lap and pointed at whatever he wanted to eat.

His favorite was meat, and his appetite was not small. He ate a small half bowl of rice, with a lot of meat and vegetables, and a few sips of soup before she let him play by himself at her feet.

Then Lin Qing He also started eating and said to Mother Zhou: "Mother, it tastes pretty good."

Mother Zhou's lips twitched and thought, how can it be bad with so much oil in. However, seeing the amount she fed San Wa, she didn't mind anymore. The money-splurging was still the same as before, at least it was spent on the three brothers. So she was beginning to be considerate.

"Why did you think of having me over for lunch?" When Mother Zhou finished eating, she started talking. Lin Qing He got up, filled another bowl for her, and poured cucumber's oily juice over the rice with a spoon, making it especially fragrant. Da Wa and Er Wa liked to eat it this way.

Of course, she too.

Mother Zhou glanced at her, Lin Qing He replied, "It's like this. I plan to buy some dry goods from the county city for passing winter. Our local supply and demand cooperative doesn't have much. After this trip, I won't go out again this year. I will head out at five tomorrow, so I want Mother to come over to watch the three tomorrow and cook for them. "

Knowing that she can't stop her, Mother Zhou had no other choice but to agreed. If she didn't, she would definitely leave her son behind and go.

Thankfully, she knows to get her to come over and help watch the children now.

After comforting herself, Mother Zhou agreed, but still advised: "Don't buy anything that is not necessary."

"I know." Lin Qing He nodded.

Mother Zhou ate three large bowls of fragrant rice, and then went back. Before going back, she said that she'll come over to sleep with the kids tonight, so so does not have to come over in the dark tomorrow morning.

Lin Qing He conveyed to her to join them for dinner tonight. Mother Zhou refused.

In fact, she could promise to let her come and sleep with the kids for a night made Mother Zhou a little surprised. According to her temperament, even if she agreed, she wouldn't agree so frankly.

In the end, Lin Qing He was not the original owner. She can't copy the original owner to the T. Mother Zhou was willing to come over to help, why would she disagree? Not happening.

Mother Zhou, who was very satisfied with the food, talked about it with Father Zhou when she returned.

Except for the love to spend money and the unchangeable habit of being excessive, Fourth's wife's other aspects seem to have changed a lot.

Father Zhou said: "Already separated, so why intervened so much. It's enough that she can now care about the children and raise them well."

It was much better than supporting the old Lin Family!

Chapter 22: County City Shopping Battle

Mother Zhou came over at eight o'clock for the sleepover.

The kids had not washed their feet yet. Lin Qing He washed the brothers first and then fetched a basin for Mother Zhou.

Mother Zhou was so shocked. Fourth's wife actually got her water for washing feet?

"Mother, make lean pork porridge for the kids tomorrow. I used well water to cool the meat." Lin Qing He only fetched the water and as for washing feet, that was left to Mother Zhou. She'll just help pour it out later on.

"What are you going to buy tomorrow?" Probably because Mother Zhou found her more pleasing, she asked.

"Nothing much, mainly because the kids don't have warm inner clothes and trousers. I have to get some material. This demand isn't too high. At that time, I'll just ask Eldest Sister-in-law to help, however, she would pay a lot for her effort." Lin Qing He explained.

Mother Zhou thought that if the money wasn't spent on her grandsons, then it must have been taken back by this daughter-in-law to the old Lin Family, so she said: "It is time to make some inner clothes for the brothers."

Lin Qing He wasn't familiar with her, so when she was mostly done, she took out her foot basin and prepared to rest.

After a few days, Lin Qing He became used to it. Especially since she needed to wake up earlier tomorrow to go to the county town. She would have to leave before dawn.

Just the thought of it made her leg ache.

Lin Qing He got up the next morning. She got up, washed herself, and then came out. Of course, she went to give Mother Zhou a head up.

During the darkness, she came out and saw Zhou Dong pulling the tow cart. He had just arrived but waited outside without knocking on the door.

"I'll be hard on you today. Later when we are at the county city, the white bun will be on Shenzi." Lin Qing He declared.

Zhou Dong hurriedly said no need, he had eaten at home before coming.

It was now October. It was a bit cold in the morning, and what's more, it was still dark.

If Zhou Dong wasn't with her, Lin Qing He dare not to walk on this dark road.

"Now it is getting colder and colder every day. Does your quilt still ward off the cold?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It's warm," Zhou Dong nodded.

"I ordered a big quilt on the county city last time, so the one at home can be a replacement." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Dong stunned: "Shenzi, is that true?"

There were quilts at home, but it was getting quite old. And now that he and his sister have grown up, it goes without they can’t sleep together like when they were young. So the siblings have one each.

But it was because one each, the brothers and sisters were freezing since the year before. Fortunately, there was the kang, which burns until the middle of the night and become cold again.

He was fine, but the main point was his sister.

"It is." Lin Qing He nodded.

On this trip to the county city, she planned to pull the big quilt out of the space. Not only the big quilt but also the bedding. These were essential for keeping warm in the winter.

"Shenzi, how much does that one cost? There are some cloth coupons I haven't use at home. I can give them to Shenzi." Zhou Dong quickly responded.

It wasn't easy to get a quilt in this era.

Although in Lin Qing He's eyes, the one at home was a bit old, it was only a few years since she was married. Of course, this one wasn't a newly-wed quilt. It was another piece bought afterward. Not old either. If Zhou Dong didn't want it, she planned to keep it as a mattress.

As for the mattresses in the space, she can sell it in the county city, and someone will want it.

But seeing how tough the Zhou Dong's and his sister's life was and what's more, they help out with chores even if paid, supporting them wasn't a problem as the siblings weren't bad in the end.

"You can forget the money. Your Shenzi, I don't lack that money. However I'll be buying a lot during this year's food distribution, you will be responsible for carrying it home for me then." Lin Qing He said.

In previous years, the original owner called for Eldest Brother Zhou's help. It goes without saying, she gave him two eggs back to bring back before leaving.

Zhou Dong shook his head: "Shenzi, don't need to mention it. I would have volunteered to carry it back for Shenzi."

"Besides that, do your best with this time supplies. I am going to buy a lot of things this time. Today will exhaust you without exception." Lin Qing He said.

On and on they walked, as the sky began to light up. When they reached one-third of the way, it was dawn.

At this time, Lin Qing He was hungry, but she couldn't take anything out to eat. So she kept on going with Zhou Dong till they reached the county city. Then she entered the state-run restaurant and came out with three white buns. One for herself and two for Zhou Dong.

Zhou Dong wanted to refuse but was told by Lin Qing He that he had a lot of work today, so hurry up eat and they can start working after eating.

Then Zhou Dong ate.

One was enough for Lin Qing He. Zhou Dong had the most delicious meal of white bun in his life, and what's more two of them. The ingredients inside made Zhou Dong nearly swallow his tongue.

Although he could finish three more white buns like this size, the two made his stomach really comfortable.

Lin Qing He took him over to the county supply and demand cooperative.

She planned to come here to make a large purchase today. In fact, at this time, there were many from the production team in all directions. Some production teams have handed the public ration early and issued the coupons and money, so they naturally come to the county city for consumption and purchased this year's supplies.

Sure enough, there were a lot of people in the supply and demand cooperative and basically, they couldn't buy any fabric. Lin Qing He wasn't concerned. She originally planned to buy it from the black market. Although the price was a little more expensive, the quality wasn't worst than the supply and demand cooperative.

As for the other goods in the supply and demand cooperative, there were still some. After browsing, Lin Qing He bought the shrimp skin, mushroom, seaweed, edible fungus, and red dates with the family's subsidiary food coupon.

She got one jin of shrimp skin, one jin of mushrooms, one jin of seaweed, two jins of red dates, and two jins of dried fungus.

Because she and the children like to eat fungus.

In addition to these, there were three packs of white rabbit candy, a jin of white sugar that reserved for an emergency, and two cans of malted milk powder instead of the initially planned one after seeing how small a can was.

Also canned fruits. She wasn't interested in canned fruits during this age, but the children haven’t eaten it before, so she bought two cans back for them to try.

The taste was definitely no match for the apples in her space.

She also grabbed other snacks, such as sweet glutinous-rice sticks.

Because she bought quite a lot of things, she bought a large wrap from the teller, then simply packed these things, and asked Zhou Dong to come in and carry it out.

Don't underestimate Zhou Dong cause he was fifteen, his strength isn't little because he had been working as a farmer since young.

Zhou Dong's mouth twitched, even if he didn't know what she bought inside, but he also knew that she definitely spent a lot of money.

That was about it with the things she needed to buy from the supply and demand cooperative, Lin Qing He directly brought Zhou Dong to the county city's department store.

Zhou Dong stayed outside to watch the cart and the things in it. Lin Qing He entered and bought two large quilt covers with the remaining cloth tickets.

Chapter 23: Coal Stove

After entering a corner of the store, she stashed away the two quilts and then continued to wander the department store.

There were ready-to-wear clothes in the mall, both for adults and children.

It was only three yuans for a bolt of cloth from the black market, and there was no need to use a coupon, but in the mall, an adult's clothing will cost five yuans!

Children were cheaper, around three yuans.

Even like this, a fabric coupon was necessary.

With a bolt of cloth from the black market, one can make five or six sets of your own ready-made clothes, and not get rip off by department store.

However, Lin Qing He still asked about the coal stove.

"It's not easy to get a coal stove at this time." The young salesperson saw that she was young, with good temperament and good looks as well as having no one coming around, she became willing to chatter with her.

"It's not easy, but if there is, I have something to exchanged it with." Lin Qing He casually mentioned.

"What can you exchange with?" The salesperson stared at her.

If it weren't for Lin Qing He's get up and temperament, the salesperson won't necessarily be willing to talk to her. At this time, the staff at this workplace were also extremely proud and looked down upon the rural people.

"I'll give what is needed," Lin Qing He frankly answered.

"Your tone is too brazen." The salesperson inspected her as she spoke.

"Meizi, do you have any channels? If there are, then I won't short you your effort fee. I won't hide it from you Meizi. My family lacks nothing, only lacks a stove. And it is for the convenience of boiling water in winter. Normally, won't use it for cooking. ”Lin Qing He glanced at her and whispered.

"I do know someone, but he lacks a pot. If you can get a pot, I will ask him to exchange the stove with you and also get you some coal!" The salesperson lowered her voice and whispered as well.

"Meizi, are you serious?"

Lin Qing He was initially thinking since she worked in her department store, she should have connections. So she promised a bit of benefit to prompt her to inquire. This was better than blindly searching by herself, after all.

Unexpectedly, she hit the jackpot.

"That's on the premise that you can bring a pot. Do you really have a pot?" The young salesperson looked at her.

"Would I lie to you? When can the exchange happen?" Lin Qing He whispered.

"I'll ask someone to watch the shop for me, and fetch the person for you. It'll take less than two hours, but you still have to show me your pot first." The young salesperson was obviously clever, responded.

"Then wait here for me first." Lin Qing He uttered.

Then she went out of the department store and brought Zhou Dong back to the door of the supply and demand cooperative. She let him wait for her here, as she went to handle her matter.

When she found a place where no one was there, she took out the old-fashioned double-eared pot and packed it into a nylon polybag.

<literal translation- snakeskin bag, using nylon polybag here.

Then she carried with her and searched for the young salesperson. The young salesperson's eyes lighted up and said, "Are you sure you want to exchange such a good pot for it?"

"Yes, exchange for the stove. Of course, the coal stove has to be good. My pot is brand new." She quietly leaned over and said: "And it came from Shanghai, and not including an industrial coupon, it was 225 yuan!"

The young salesperson didn't believe this. No matter how expensive the pot price is, it shouldn't be this exaggerated. Two hundred and twenty-five yuans! Her monthly salary was only fifteen yuan.

But it was undeniable that this pot was really good-quality, and there was no pot like this here, so maybe it really came from Shanghai.

"Don't bargain with me. Our stove is new too. However, we will get more coal for you," the salesperson said.

"Alright, hurry up." Lin Qing He urged.

The young salesperson arranged with her to meet at the entrance of the department store two hours later. and Lin Qing He agreed. She took the nylon polybag back into the space while no one was there, and then headed over to the black market to circle around.

There were still people selling meat in the black market at this time, but Lin Qing He didn't want any. On the contrary, she found and sold to an old lady two jins of fat pork belly for profit.

Because she doesn’t want a meat ticket, the old lady paid five dimes per jin. The old lady didn’t even blink.

This made Lin Qing He see the business opportunity from getting goods from Sister Mei. But after thinking about it, she can't take this path unless she really lacks money.

Lin Qing He earned three yuan from the meat and bought a bolt of handwoven cloth in the black market.

Then she looked at other mountain goods, such as the mushrooms she had already bought. She had seen the pumpkins she wants in a corner of the black market. They were pretty big. One was enough three or four meals, but there were only five. She bought it for three dimes.

These things were carried over to be placed on the cart, Especially the bolt of cloth. Lin Qing He asked Zhou Dong to drag the cart to a corner. Then she took it out of the space and stuffed to the bottom of the cart.

At the same time, the newly bought quilt covers she placed in too, also to the bottom of the cart.

Seeing these materials, made Zhou Dong's eyes bulged.

He felt he finally understood the reason for the rumor in the village had always been floating about Shenzi having very little money.

If he didn't see it with his own eyes, he wouldn't know how much of a big spender his Shenzi is!

"Little Dong, as a woman, it's enough to be responsible for spending money. Earning money is you men's business. Women are responsible for spending money and take care of everything in the home. Otherwise, what is the point of men making money? Money is earned to be spent, not for saving" Lin Qing He explained.

Zhou Dong: "..." What the villagers said was not all rumors. This belief of Shenzi was really terrifying.

After these things were bought, Lin Qing He led him to the department store and waited. After waiting for about half an hour, the salesperson returned. She came back on a bicycle, was panting, and was obviously relieved when she saw her.

"Come with me." The salesperson whispered.

"Little Dong, you wait here." Lin Qing He took the snakeskin bag from the cart which she put in after she left the black market. She said to Zhou Dong, then followed the salesperson.

A young man was waiting for them with a coal stove was placed on the bicycle and more than half a bag of coal.

"This is half new." Lin Qing He looked at the stove and was not satisfied.

"Don't judge because this is half new, but it's still good to use. We haven't used it many times in our own homes. Mainly because we're short a pan, or our family wouldn't take it out." The man in blue work clothes said: "What's more, I brought you so much coal. If you run out in the future, you can also go find to my sister, I will give you the internal price! "

"How is this your sister, this is clearly your wife." Lin Qing He glanced at them.

In the end, the folks in this era were simple. When the two were exposed, they immediately blushed. After all, they are not professional.

The salesperson blushed and said, "Not married yet."

"This little brother has already prepared the pot you need to use in the future. Not bad at all. Being with him, you will be blessed in the future," commented Lin Qing He. And then said, "Okay, as you wish. You can't be without the pot when you separate from the family. The pot was gotten from my maternal family at the time of separating, otherwise, not allowed to separate. "

Chapter 24: Nothing Left

The salesperson and her fiancé were relieved to hear that she was willing to change.

The two of them were indeed preparing for marriage and family separation.

"In the future, when the coal is used up, I will come to your wife. Make sure to get some good one." Lin Qing He said to the man.

"Don't let anyone else know about this." The man nodded and stated.

"This is for sure. My family still has three sons to raise. So I'm relying on your coal." Lin Qing He affirmed.

Both sides said goodbye to each other. The man rode back with a pot and a nylon polybag. Lin Qing He asked the salesperson to watch the good, then went to call Zhou Dong.

As soon as he saw that the coal stove and large half bag of coal, Zhou Dong was stunned again.

His Shenzi was capable! She can even get a coal stove and coal, which were used by city folks.

But this ... how much does it cost?

After the successful exchange, the salesperson went back. Lin Qing He ran the black market again and walked around. While she was at it, she took out another old-fashioned double-eared pot from the space, wrapped it in a nylon polybag, and placed it in the cart.

There were other things, such as the foot basin and the likes. She went to the department store again. She bought hats for each of her sons. The kind with long flaps that can cover and protect the ears from frostbite.

It took three industrial coupons.

However, there were still a few industrial coupons left. Zhou Qing Bai sent it back last time. So she looked at it and bought woolen yarn to knit sweaters for the children.

Initially, she wanted to buy shoes and socks, however, socks required cloth coupons, and canvas shoes required industrial coupons. The remaining cloth coupon and industrial coupons were used for two large duvet covers, hats, and woolen yarn. All gone now.

But with that bolt of cloth, socks and shoes can be made.

"Can little Xi make shoes and socks?"

She was mostly done, so Lin Qing He and Zhou Dong ate the white bun when they prepared to go home, Lin Qing He asked.

This time, only one per person.

"She can." Zhou Dong nodded quickly after hearing this as he ate a big white bun that he might not have had the opportunity to eat again in the future.

"Then I might have to trouble Little Xi to help this time to make a pair of shoes and two pairs of socks for each of my boys." Lin Qing He said.

"That's no problem. Do you need to make clothes? My sister also knows how to make clothes." Zhou Dong voiced out.

"No need. It's enough to ask their Eldest Aunt to make clothes for them, she is idle." Lin Qing He replied. What's more, Eldest Sister-in-law was also willing to make it.

After all, she will also be paid, and not let her work in vain.

When they returned home, it was almost four o'clock. Lin Qing He was exhausted to death.

Once things were unloaded, she let Zhou Dong enter the house to drink, and then let him go back first.

Mother Zhou and the children weren't home. They should be over at old Zhou family's side. Today, the production team went to hand over the public ration, so no work to do.

Tomorrow was the big day, food distribution.

Although Lin Qing He was very tired, she still sorted the things out in one go. She also took the old-style casserole pot from the space.

Now she had a coal stove, she can simply stew everything in the casserole.

The quilt was placed in the room, and two mattresses were also taken out.

Taking this opportunity, Lin Qing He can bring out a lot of things, such as a kitchen knife. She planned to ask Mother Zhou whether she wants to buy one back, and an industrial coupon wasn't needed.

As for giving it to Mother Zhou directly, forget it. She may faint.

If she remembered correctly, the old Zhou family should be missing a few knives.

All the other supplies were put in her room. Things such as enamel or foot basin were all placed where they should go.

So many things brought back, but truthfully, there was nothing much when spread out.

However, many people saw her and Zhou Dong on the way back. They especially noticed those big and small bags, that was filling the whole cart.

Afraid that even if several households group together to buy, won't reach half of hers!

Everyone in the village marveled, but their eyes that were looking at her nearly screamed this wealth diminishing woman mostly likely used up all the money sent back by Zhou Qing Bai!

At home, Mother Zhou soon heard the news. Her heart ached when she brought a cartload of goods back.

"Let's go, back to your house to see what good things your mom has bought!" Mother Zhou returned with Er Wa and San Wa.

The few sisters-in-law looked at each other. Now there's not much to do as it was idle, so Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law closely followed.

As for Third Sister-in-law, she was not interested, since she won't have a share of the things.

She currently wanted to swiftly finish the clothes, and then make one for her daughter. Last night, she felt a little cold when sleeping.

Her speed was also extremely fast. It wasn't possible today, but tomorrow morning she will definitely be able to finish Er Wa's cotton coat.

There was a sewing machine in the old Zhou's house. After Lin Qing He moved out, Mother Zhou used the remaining money and coupon to buy it back in a fit of anger and put it in old Zhou's house to use.

So with a sewing machine, the speed was very fast. It just takes more time to process the cotton, otherwise, it can be faster.

Back to Mother Zhou who brought back Er Wa and San Wa, and also Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law. When they arrived, Lin Qing He had already been tidied up most of the thing.

"Mother, Grandma heard that you bought a whole cartful back?" Er Wa, the astute one, came over to hug her leg and said.

As soon as she saw that Mother Zhou and her sisters-in-law came together, Lin Qing He knew what was up and said, "A whole cartful? That's because they exaggerate too much. How can there be so many things."

As soon as Mother Zhou inspected, she really didn't see much. So she was internally relieved.

At this moment, Second Sister-in-law saw the coal stove in the kitchen and widened her eyes: "My God, Fourth's wife, where did you get the coal stove? Why did you bring it back?"

"I entrusted someone the last time I went, so I brought it back while I'm there this time as well as the more than half of the bag of coal. It is because of these things, it looked much." Lin Qing He explained like this.

"There is a hearth in the house!" Mother Zhou's heart hurt and also felt pained on behalf of her son. This coal stove was used by people in the city. To give Fourth's wife, who knows how much money was used to exchange!

"The stove is inconvenient. It is much more convenient to have a coal stove in winter. What's more, when placed in the room, it can be warm the room," Lin Qing He said.

How much does it cost?

Mother Zhou did not say this out loud, while Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law understood.

"By the way, Eldest Sister-in-law, I think the clothes you made for Da Ni and Er Ni are pretty good. Are you free to make Da Wa and their brothers two warm vests and inner pants?" Lin Qing He asked.

"You still have fabric?" Eldest Sister-in-law halted and asked.

"I do." Lin Qing He nodded. Then she entered the room, cropped a bit in the room to reserve some for Zhou Xi to make shoes and socks for the children, and brought out the rest.

"Two sets for each of them. Just lengthen it a bit, don't need to be too long. The rest of the cloth will be an effort fee for you, Eldest Sister-in-law. It should be enough to make two warm innerwear for little Zhou Yang." Lin Qing He said.

Warm innerwear and trousers can be worn on their own in the spring., meaning it wasn't necessary to make any in the spring. As for the summer, have to make two more pieces. But let's talk about it in the summer. It was too early now.

Chapter 25: The Best Mother in the Village

Eldest Sister-in-law Lin examined it and mentally calculated it. She felt that it was enough to make two warm clothes for her two-year-old son and extend the length a bit, so it would be possible to wear it next year.

"Last time I requested Third Sister-in-law, I gave two jins of brown sugar because I had a good bit of brown sugar then. Now I don't have much left at home. This small bag of rock sugar is for Eldest Sister-in-law to bring back and treat Da Ni and Er Ni." Lin Qing He used oil paper to wrap the small package of rock sugar and stated.

"Leave it for Da Wa and his brothers to eat." Eldest Sister-in-law politely said.

"There's still some left at home, take it." Lin Qing He stuffed it to her.

Eldest Sister-in-law accepted it, and then returned with the cloth to start working.

Then Lin Qing He turned to ask, "Mother, this time I saw a new kitchen knife in the black market. Exactly the same as the one I used in my kitchen. I recall that the old one in old Zhou's house has gaps and isn't efficient to use, so I bought it back. Five yuans and no coupon needed. Do you want it? I didn’t profit a penny from you. "

"Show me." Mother Zhou hesitated before uttering.

The kitchen knife at home indeed had a few chips. It was really easy for her to chop the meat with Lin Qing He's knife for Da Wa's breakfast in the morning.

Lin Qing He showed it to her. Mother Zhou took out five yuan to give it to her. Lin Qing He accepted it without embarrassment, and mentioned, "It's because I have an acquaintance, otherwise I can't buy this knife for five yuans. I'm not boasting. The things in the county city are very expensive, but it’s really good quality. Like, my pot and casserole pot."

It was only then Second Sister-in-law noticed that there was a second pan in the kitchen, and it was a double-eared pot fully equipped with a spatula lid.

The casserole was also brand new.

"How much money have you spent!" Mother Zhou couldn't hold back.

"When the grain gets distributed tomorrow and I buy the grain from the production team, the family will wait for the next time our Da Wa's father to send money back." Lin Qing He's words made Mother Zhou turned around and returned steaming.

She carried a kitchen knife like she wanted to chop someone.

Second Sister-in-law secretly uttered, It goes without saying, no matter how able Fourth Brother-in-law is, and it can't withstand Fourth's wife, this family destroyer?

She didn't think Lin Qing He would lie, because it was not necessary at all since they would not request to borrow money from her.

A coal stove, coals, a new pot, a new casserole pot, and also fabric, which were all seen. What about those unseen things placed in her room?

These all cost a lot of money.

Second Sister-in-law's relationship with her was normally lacking. Since Mother Zhou went back, she didn't stay any longer. She returned in a prideful mood.

What kind of eyesight Lin Qing He had? How could she not know what this Second Sister-in-law thinks?

She let her be.

Truthfully, this time she didn’t spend much money. A coal stove this big including coal was exchanged with a pot. The double-eared pot and casserole didn’t cost money. Just the bolt of cloth required money, which was gained from selling meat in the space. She didn't add much.

The rest was food. The enamel and foot basin didn't cost much. Lin Qing He had tallied it up on the way back, she didn't spend more than 20 yuan.

It was very worthwhile to buy so many things with this much money.

"Go call your elder brother back to eat apples." Lin Qing He said to Er Wa.

Er Wa immediately went out to fetch him. This time Da Wa didn't run far, and soon came back with Er Wa.

Lin Qing He cut the apple for them, each get a quarter.

"Mother, is there more in the cupboard?" Er Wa asked.

"Yes, and others too. Pears, white rabbit candy, sweet glutinous-rice stick, malted milk powder, canned food, etc. If you are obedient, you will have a treat. If you run out every day and get your clothes dirty, then don't think about eating it. "Lin Qing He gave a little meaningful glance at Da Wa as she spoke.

Da Wa was dumbfounded. Same with Er Wa. No wonder they were born from the same father and mother. Their expressions were the exact replica.

Not just saying this, Lin Qing He also took them into the room to tour.

"Mother, mother, you are so wonderful." Er Wa was anxious to hug Lin Qing He to act spoil.

Er Wa blushed and uttered, "Then ... I will play less in the future."

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded. She wrapped an estimate of half a jin piece of big fatty meat in oil paper. The old Lin Family would like it: "Send it over to your grandpa and grandma to eat."

"I will go there." Da Wa took the big fatty meat and delivered it to their grandpa and grandma.

Afterward, he can't wait to go home and anticipate for food.

Tonight, Mother was going to make them stewed pork belly and bean, it sounds very fragrant. And the soup poured over rice! He can eat two and a half bowls of rice!

Sure enough, when he came back, his mother had soaked the rice.

"Da Wa, call your little Xi Jie Jie over," Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Da Wa did what she told him to do now. He had no objection at all when she ordered him around because his mother bought so many delicious things for them!

Their mother was simply the best mother in the world. Adding all the mothers in the whole village together still can't be as good as their mother!

Zhou Xi had heard from her elder brother, so Lin Qing He gave her the rest of the cloth: "Make a pair of shoes for each of them, and then make two pairs of socks. The rest, make two pairs of big socks, around three sizes bigger than your brother. "

Naturally, it was prepared for Zhou Qing Bai.

As for her, she didn't need it, the original owner's socks were good and there were five pairs.

Zhou Xi confirmed.

"Around half-past eight in the evening, come over with your brother to take the quilt back," Lin Qing He asserted.

Naturally, it was better to sneakily take the quilt back late at night.

That quilt weighed almost four jins, which was also very good.

"Thank you Shenzi." Zhou Xi understood how important a quilt is this period. Even if one had money, one may still not be able to get it.

"No need to thank. Your brother has worked hard today. There's no rush on the shoes and socks. So you don't need to work and spend kerosene at night." Lin Qing He said.

As for others, she didn’t give more. Although she tired Zhou Dong for the whole day today, she did give him three white buns to eat. For Zhou Dong who hadn’t eaten much white flour and meat in a year, this was enough reward.

As for making shoes and socks, it wasn't counted. After all, she gave such a large quilt. Any more, it wasn't Lin Qing He's style.

In the evening, Lin Qing He had dinner with her three sons. The two eldest ones bathed in delight eating the rice. The little one, San Wa, also had a mouthful of oil.

After eating, she let the brothers play in the yard, while Lin Qing He ate by herself.

At eight o'clock in the evening, Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi came over. Lin Qinghe gave the quilt that had been replaced to them and then closed the door and went to bed.

Now the days are really chilling. Last night wasn't so bad, but tonight she can really feel it.

The three children were called by her to sleep in her Kang because it was really cold tonight.

There are two four-jin quilts at home, which remained from the time of marriage. Plus the one given to Zhou Dong siblings, it was a total of three. The original owner enjoyed what can be considered sufficient supplies.

As for the two seven-jin large quilts, those were placed on kang head by Lin Qing He. They still don't need to use such a large quilt yet.

For the four of them, it was enough to only use one large four-jin quilt.

After all, the three boys are all like heaters. So their bodies were extremely warm.

Jie Jie: Older Sister-don't have to be related

Chapter 26: Food distribution, buying grain

The next day was the day of food distribution for the group.

This kind of day had nothing to do with Lin Qing He and her three sons because her family had separated off and had no share of labor. Because there was no labor done, even she didn't get the most basic headcount share of grain.

This was the rule of their community. Unless they were old, weak, sick, or disabled, they have to work in order to have a headcount portion in addition to the work points portion.

The original owner, as a youth in her peak, she didn't work in the field, then there was nothing to say. Even Da Wa, Er Wa San Wa also didn't have the so-called headcount level of grains.

But it didn’t matter, without a share, she can still buy.

There was no hurry, since buying food with the production team had to wait until the community finished getting their share first and there was leftover remaining.

She knew that this year's production team got a hefty harvest, so naturally, there would be surplus grain.

So no worries at all.

While at old Zhou's side, they had already picked out a lot of grain back before nine in the morning. Of course, this was what Da Wa and Er Wa said when they came back.

The whole village was very happy on a day like today. The children were running all over the street and Lin Qing He also didn't restrain the two brothers.

Each got a big white rabbit candy and was sent away.

Not mentioning that the two little brothers chewing big white rabbit toffee in their mouths received their little friends' envy and drooling appearances. Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi also came to transport their family's grain at approximately ten-thirty.

Zhou Dong came over and said that in a while, the distribution would be all over.

That is to say, it was alright to go now. Once she arrives, the whole group will mostly finish getting their shares.

"Then are you free now? If it's okay, push the cart and make a trip with Shenzi." Lin Qing He said.

"Now is no problem," Zhou Dong replied.

So Lin Qing He let him bring the cart over while she grabbed the money. Then she carried San Wa and locked the door.

Zhou Dong brought the cart over and Lin Qing He followed him to the team.

A lot of women saw her heading over, and all were whispering. Who didn’t know that she was going to buy food? That was to say, the days were good now. If she was like this in the past, then she would be waiting to starve to death!

Back then, there was no such good life like now.

But because of old Zhou family and Father Zhou's and Mother Zhou's good reputation in the village, they said nothing.

The team leader had no prejudice against Lin Qing He. Although he felt that she didn't know how to live a life, it was someone else's business after all. What's more, she had money to buy and didn't want extra (like a freebie) from the team.

Lin Qing He had it all planned out this time. Because there were so many goods in the space, she intends to do for appearance sake.

After all, Zhou Qing Bai has no income in the future, and she can't really be so scrupulous.

But in the eyes of the villagers, this time she was extremely wasteful with money because she didn't buy much of others. Just mostly wheat!

They have long heard Da Wa openly brag about their mother making all kinds of food for them every day at home. Just by looking, how can they not tell?

Lin Qing He bought a hundred jins of wheat. A jin of wheat cost more than three dimes. A hundred jins of wheat totaled to more than thirty yuan.

Besides wheat, were corn kernels, which was used to grind into cornmeal. This was cheaper. She asked for eighty jins.

There were fifty kilograms of millet. Next were mung beans, adzuki beans, soybeans, peanuts, sesame seeds. For these, she didn’t require much. Mung beans, red beans, and yellow beans were ten jins each. Peanuts were a lot more, thirty jins. Also a good bit of sesame seeds, twenty jins.

She got a sack of sweet potato, which was twenty jins.

As for the cheaper dried sweet potato, she didn't need any. This stuff can be ground into sweet potato flour, but it was particularly unpalatable. This was something in the original owner's memory.

But most people in the village were eating this right now.

After asking for these things, Lin Qing He didn't intend to ask for coarse grain.

But these things still spent a good chunk of fortune. Seeing her spending the money without blinking, some women in the village couldn't help but feel distressed for her!

These things will cost about sixty yuans!

Everyone else came to the team for their share of food and then wait for the team to divide the money. Even if there wasn't much, everyone can still have a sum of money throughout the year. Who would ever act like her?

Others, they don't eat. just flour. And a big family received only a few jin of wheat ah!

And if she was willing to work, not only will she get a headcount share, but three children too. What's more, she can also get work points to exchange for food. Even if it wasn't enough to eat, she can buy then. At most, she can spend a few yuans to buy it. Then would there be a need to throw out so much money?

Lin Qing He was unfamiliar with everyone and didn't have any intention to talk to them because the generation gap was too big. There was no need to force herself. Anyway, the original owner had such a personality, she can just follow it.

She asked Zhou Dong to transport the food and will sort it herself.

Zhou Dong said: "Shenzi, I will get you firewood in the afternoon. However, tomorrow the team will be busy planting winter wheat tomorrow and the day after. I won't have time to. Once this is over, I will have nothing to do then."

"OK." Lin Qing He nodded.

Da Wa and Er Wa came in and their eyes lit up looking at the food in the house. With this food, they will not be short of food this winter!

They didn't have much judgment now. So naturally, they didn't know that much. Truthfully, these foods weren't enough to eat.

Especially once Zhou Qing Bai returned. However, Lin Qing He already made plans. This 100-jin wheat and 80-jin corn will wait until Zhou Qing Bai to come back and then grind it. Before that, she'll consume those in her space as much as possible.

"I'm going to prepare for lunch. You two brothers take good care of San Wa." Lin Qinghe instructed.

After she finished eating in the morning, she set the dough aside to rise, and now it was ready. She will make noodles for noon.

Eating noodles in scallion oil accompanied by bacon, the taste would be particularly fragrant. Even Lin Qing He liked to eat it.

She had nothing to do now, so she wondered which day she'll try to cook braised meat.

There was no rush at the moment, let's wait until the children’s sweaters are knitted first. She will knit herself. There was one in the cabinet that was particularly new, which was newly knitted last year. However, the three children have none.

Lin Qing He also knew how to knit sweaters. She had learned from her grandma in the country when she was a child. Although she was out of practice, she still had the original owner's memory. With the combination of the two, she can knit it for the boys. No need to let others do it.

After eating noodles in the afternoon, Lin Qing He led Da Wa and Er Wa to twine the ball of yarn. This was for knitting sweaters for the two of them, so naturally, two of them were happy.

With the help of the brothers, it goes without saying that the speed was very fast.

At about one o'clock in the afternoon, she took the three boys to take a nap. When she woke from her nap, she stewed rock sugar and yellow pear for the boys.

She sent them to wrap yarn balls. She was so bored that she dug out the flesh inside the pears for the brothers to eat. Then she poured cold water into the pear, put some rock sugar and red dates into it, and then cover over with the flat cut-off pear tops (like the picture above). It was put in a bowl, which was then placed in a pot on the stove to stew away.

Chapter 27: Sesame Pork Ribs Congee

If Mother Zhou saw this, she will definitely nag how it wastes wood. But Mother Zhou had no time to come at the moment because the family had just got their share of food, and it goes without saying that it needed to be sorted out.

When Mother Zhou heard that she had spent more than sixty yuan to buy food, her heart felt blocked.

"This is a lot less than last year." Second Sister-in-law commented.

This was true. Last year the original owner bought about 80 yuan of food, which caused a huge disturbance in the village.

Of course, wheat was also the most bought.

"It can't be that she bought the stove and coal and have no money left?" Second Sister-in-law didn't need an answer and kept mumbling.

As soon as this word came out, she felt that she found the truth. Last time, Fourth's wife said that she had no money in her pocket, so she didn't expect that she could still spend so much to buy food with the team.

This year was much less than last year. Afraid that this time she was really a mountain running out of the water!

Mother Zhou's expression was very dark and mentally suppressed a sigh. She had witnessed how Fourth's wife treated her three grandchildren a lot better and acted more attentive to them than before, sending large bone and fatty meat one after another. However, she was still so unreliable with money.

But her son wasn't controlling the money. No matter how much money, it wasn't enough for the Fourth's wife to lose ah!

Seeing that her mother-in-law's face wasn't pretty, Second Sister-in-law did not say anything, but she was still somewhat pleased.

No matter how much Fourth Brother-in-law earned, it was useless. It can't stand against a wife in the family who spends money like running water and does not treat money as money.

As for Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law, they did not have so much leisure time. Both were using sewing machines in turn, as they wanted to quickly make the clothes for the brothers so that they could do it for their own family.

The Third Sister-in-law's speed was very fast. Er Wa's cold-resistant, cotton-padded clothes, and trousers were soon completed. Although Mother Zhou was angry, she still took it this opportunity to send it over.

When she brought it over, she saw what her three grandchildren were drinking, something pear water. They had an expression full of satisfaction and comfort.

"Mother is here. I prepared rock sugar and pear water for the three brothers." Lin Qing He saw her come over and said.

Mother Zhou asked, "What is this? Rock sugar and pear water?"

"Well, the humidity is pretty low these days. Yesterday I saw some pear in the county city, so I bought them back. Today I stew rock sugar and pear water for them." Lin Qing He explained.

"Dates too!" Er Wa interjected.

"Delicious!" Da Wa said.

"Mother, eat." San Wa was anxious to drink.

Lin Qing He fed it to him. There was only one box of pears in her space, but when she bought it, she asked the wholesale manager to take out all the extra packaging for her, so the capacity of one box was equivalent to two boxes.

Same for the two boxes of apples.

These things were accumulated to be eaten, and her image of family destroying had long engraved into people's hearts. If one went out and said that she was a good wife of a thrifty family, no one would believe.

Similarly, Mother Zhou also didn't believe it. But seeing that she made it for her three grandchildren, she didn't even comment.

"This is what your Third Sister-in-law made for Er Wa. Have a look." Mother Zhou took out the cotton-padded trousers in the basket.

With one look, Lin Qing He knew it was suitable for Er Wa. He could even wear it next winter. Of course, she had to make another set for the kids next winter.

But this set was enough this winter.

"It was hard on Third Sister-in-law. Once she finishes Da Wa, she can rest. When she gives birth, I will go to the slaughterhouse to see if there are any trotters and get two for her to stew with peanuts for more breastmilk." Said.

Mother Zhou heard her words and remarked, "How can trotters be easy to acquire?"

Naturally, Lin Qing He could tell that Mother Zhou wanted it. As she fed San Wa pear water, she stated: "I know someone. She has acquaintances inside. If there is no coupon, the price will be higher. If there is a coupon, it won't be expensive."

As for giving food coupons privately, she knew there was no need to say everything, only she knew was enough.

Mother Zhou: "!"

She knew that Fourth's wife wasn't principled, and she was always able to get meat. She didn't expect that she knew someone in the slaughterhouse!

"At that time, can you try to get trotters?" Said Mother Zhou.

They were all children of old Zhou Family. Although she loves Da Wa and his brothers more, the other children were not treated badly. Especially since Third's wife who injured her body when she gave birth to Wu Ni and took so many years to be pregnant again. If they have the condition, naturally they would want to raise the children well.

"Wait until she gives birth." Lin Qing He replied.

However, things like trotters wasn't a rare thing. Just needed to go to the supply and demand cooperative to tell Mei Jie in advance and there should be no problem.

Mother Zhou had initially planned to come here to admonish a sentence or two, but she got interrupted by this matter. It won't be good to mention it now. Before leaving, she said: "If there isn't enough food at home, let the family know."

Lin Qing He knew that she was cherishing her three grandsons, but still she was grateful. She refused, saying: "No need, there are still many left at home. But if we really don't have any food, then I will definitely say." In the end, she left some leeway.

Mother Zhou glanced at the three grandchildren who were being raised more and more properly, so she didn't say anything.

After her three sons ate the rock sugar and pear water, she let them continue to wrap their wool. Da Wa and Er Wa had no objection being commanded at all. And that's because the rock sugar and pear water they drank today were so delicious!

Almost in the evening, the yarn balls were completely twined for her. Lin Qing He stewed sesame ribs congee in the casserole pot on the stove.

The sesame was the one bought today and was a bit difficult to wash. She was still able to wash it clean.

The sesame ribs congee was served with pickles and bacon. She was too lazy to heat up the bacon anymore, so she directly threw it into the congee.

However, even like this, Da Wa and Er Wa also ate happily and praised that sesame ribs congee was really delicious!

After eating, Lin Qing He tidied up the bowls and chopsticks. Seeing that the sky still wasn't dark yet, she collected her clothes and let Da Wa and Er Wa take San Wa to play at the entrance for a while. She began to knit the sweaters.

It was only five o'clock now. At this time, most people have just started cooking in the village, while her family had finished eating.

The villagers saw Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa playing at the door, and asked them with a smile if they had eaten white flour.

This was actually a kind of envy disease. There was no way. How much wheat and flour do the villagers get after having to work hard throughout the year?

While Lin Qing He didn't have to do anything. She dared to buy a hundred jins of wheat with the team in one breath. Eighty percent of it becomes powder form, which was equivalent to approximately 80 jins of white flour!

How can people in the village not be envious?

"Didn't have white flour. I ate sesame ribs congee." Da Wa raised his eyebrows and answered the man.

The man was choked and resentful walked away.

"Haven't finished the rice at home yet?" Someone asked when they heard the ribs congee.

It was said that yesterday Lin Qing He took Zhou Dong to transport a truckload of goods back. Zhou Dong had a solid mouth and they could not pull anything out. Nobody knew what exactly Lin Qing He bought.

Chapter 28: Hoarding firewood & remaining indoor during winter

However, they have heard a bit from Second Sister-in-law Zhou, that there were a coal stove and coal, as well as a new pot!

Last time Lin Qing He did to buy rice, but it was only a few jins, and it was very expensive. It also required a lot of food coupons. But it happened long time ago, how could there any left?

Needless to say, she must have bought a lot from the county city yesterday.

Putting aside the sesame seeds, there were ribs. This was too gluttonous. Their team had not divided meat yet!

The last time they ate meat was when they finished the autumn harvest last year!

Here, they divided the meat twice a year, once during this period, and again before the New Year.

Then it will be next year.

But look at Lin Qing He acting like this, this was obviously being rich and willful!

"There are still some at home, but not much." Zhou Da Wa's eyes spun before he answered.

Nobody doubted that a five-year-old kid will tell lies. After all, such rice was not easy to buy. Many people eat it in the county city, while the villagers don't eat it.

Because it was too expensive and can be compared with white flour. So who would have more spare money to buy it? And what's more, it needed food coupons!

At the end of the year, the ration coupons get distributed. But these coupons do not include food coupons, only imported oil coupons, and cotton coupons.

Around six o'clock, Zhou Dong was back with two bundles of firewood.

Lin Qing He wanted to settle the firewood money, but Zhou Dong did not accept it.

Last night the brother and sister duo brought the quilt home in the dark. It was really a good quilt, so warm and soft. It wasn't like their family's quilt. Not only were they old, but also dry and hard. Although they were better than nothing, it really didn't keep warm.

The quilt Lin Qing He gave was obviously very new. At least with such a quilt, his sister didn't need to freeze this winter.

As for him, it was okay. He was more resistant to cold.

After taking Shenzi's quilt, how could he accept payment again? In fact, he planned not to accept money for the firewood he brought back.

"If you don't accept it, I don't want this firewood." Lin Qing He declared.

"Shenzi ..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhou Dong was interrupted by Lin Qing He: "Shenzi's quilt can't be used. If I can use it, I won't have to give it. So no need to be concerned about it. And also you helped me transport my food back today and Little Xi is helping to make the boys' shoes and socks at home now. You don't need to get even with me. One matter for one matter."

Then she stuffed him with three dimes: "Remember, when winter wheat is planted, you have to gather firewood back."

"Shenzi ..."

"Hurry back to get something to eat. You have been busy for a whole day." Lin Qing He said. Then she closed the door, not bothering with Zhou Dong.

It was pretty late now. Just six o'clock and it was already cold. The sky also turned gray.

There wasn't much kerosene left at home. Only a little more than half jin per month. How could that be enough?

The next time she finds Mei Jie to buy meat, she must ask her if she had any channels. She must prepare more kerosene for her home.

Lin Qing He took this opportunity to boil water for the boys at this time.

Although the bath was once every three days, the hands and feet had to be washed every day.

After washing, she shooed all three of them to go on the Kang.

She lit the faint kerosene lamp and then continued to knit sweaters.

Da Wa blurted out: "Mother, earlier when playing at the entrance, someone asked me if there is any rice in my house. I said there's not much left at home."

"Smart." Lin Qing He gave him an admiring look.

"Hehe." Da Wa grinned.

Only then Lin Qing He recalled it. Now the grain had been distributed, even if the atmosphere was very good nowadays and many people don't even need to close the door, Lin Qing He still felt that it was better to defend against the just in case.

So after waiting three days, she told Zhou Xi her plans when she came over.

Zhou Xi had hurriedly made shoes and socks for Da Wa and his brothers these three days just so she can go out with her elder brother to get firewood tomorrow.

Lin Qing He said: "Let your elder brother find some villagers to go together, like two more partners. When the time comes, let your elder brother give them some effort money and you don't have to go. You stay behind to guard the house."

There were also some people in the village who have unclean hands and feet. The brother and sister relied on that food for the whole year.

Zhou Xi froze: "Shenzi, there shouldn't be any matter."

"Under normal circumstances, there aren't. But this kind of thing, there's always an in case. Let your elder brother find someone else. Others can sell up to two bundles of firewood at the end of the day. At that time, tell your elder brother to equally split. You don't need to go," Lin Qing He explained.

Zhou Xi heeded her words and nodded when she said it so seriously.

Once she got back, she told her brother. Hearing this, Zhou Dong also felt that it was better to leave one person at home, so he went out to find his partner.

Zhou Dong was a hardworking and diligent person and had good partners in the village. In this kind of matter, he went to find his best partner. He found two and said that he'll evenly split.

When the two partners heard that they were selling to Lin Qing He, they naturally had no objections.

They also go find firewood and sell it. They gathered two bundles of firewood to sell in the county city and get almost three dimes. But the county city was very far away. They were very envious of Zhou Dong.

He can directly carry back to the village and sell it to Fourth Shenzi Zhou. He didn't have to travel that far and stay in the county city for a long time. Sometimes, if they bump into in one or two stingy people, they may not be able to earn for three dimes.

But Fourth Shenzi Zhou didn't want anyone else’s. She was afraid that she labeled as someone using finance to make people slaves. Only wanting Zhou Dong's, was to let the brother and sister be able to have an extra meal. This way, nobody can talk about her.

"Shenzi requested me to get it, but I couldn't get it all by myself, so I found you. You better not talk nonsense, otherwise, I won't find you for such good matters in the future." Zhou Dong said.

"That's a must!" His two partners immediately promised.

Only fools would this kind of randomly wagging their tongues. Although Shenzi was a big spender, she didn't do anything to the villagers. She didn't go out much.

The next day before sunrise, they dragged Zhou Dong's cart and headed out.

They came back after three o'clock in the afternoon with a cart full of firewood. They were all bundled up properly. In total, thirteen bundles of firewood!

The cart was piled high and transported to the door.

Zhou Dong brought it over on his own. His two partners did not come, because this was Zhou Dong's work and they profit from it.

Lin Qing He was a bit surprised. She had thought that it would seven or eight bundles at most. She did not expect them to bring that much back.

She got Zhou Dong to move the thirteen bundles of firewood to the fire shed in the backyard. She went in and brew a cup of brown sugar water for Zhou Dong. Zhou Dong was embarrassed. Lin Qing He asked him to drink it before she settled the payment.

Thirteen bundles of firewood totaled two yuans for Zhou Dong.

The action displayed no stinginess, as this was the source for her family's firewood for isolating indoor during this year's winter.

Knowing her temperament, Zhou Dong embarrassedly headed over to split up with his two partners.

Chapter 29: Acknowledged as the best meat

Both partners said that six dimes would be enough, and the remaining eight dimes would be given to Zhou Dong. After all, if it were not for him, they would not be able to partake.

Earning six dimes in one go was a lot. It should be known that adults' one day worth was only about four dimes. This was the average and very few earn six or seven dimes.

They, teens get at most two dimes.

Now the winter wheat has already planted, they were about to enter the day of loafing. At this time, many hardworking people chose to find firewood to sell in the county city.

This way can somehow financially support their family expense, without having to sit down and empty out their nest?

Especially when they were teens, and have the largest appetite.

After being busy for the whole day, they can't make much money. But today, they made six dimes, which is really a lot!

Then they asked if they were needed tomorrow?

Zhou Dong had checked. His Shenzi said yes. It was the same phrase, she'll take as much as possible.

Zhou Dong replied to his two partners. Hearing the answer, both's eyes lit up and agreed on to start at the same time tomorrow. Tomorrow, they will gather more back!

Each of their families was delighted when they heard about the money their son made today. They simultaneously settled on not say anything outside.

What if Lin Qing He becomes dissatisfied when it gets out?

Looking at the whole village, there was no one who can be generous like her. Even if they just got their share of food, winter isolation was soon. Once the winter was over, there would a period of temporary shortage. Now was the slack season, they would earn a little if they can, after all, there were not many days like this.

A huge amount of firewoods was delivered every day. The firewood shed Zhou Qing Bai built for his family don't any space left. Lin Qing He asked Zhou Dong to put them in an empty place in the backyard and then covered them with bundles of straw. There was a heavy dew now and also needed to defend against rain. Covering was a must.

Speaking of rain, when Zhou Dong returned with the fifth cart of firewood, autumn rain began.

Everyone in the village said that this rain came at a perfect time because the wheat was planted and naturally, the rain was needed to moisturize it.

After the autumn rain came, the day became completely cold.

Lin Qing He estimated that it might only be seven or eight degrees, so she bundled up big Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa without hesitation.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law's finished cotton-padded clothes, shoes, and socks. She equipped them all on them.

She has already woven Da Wa's sweater, so she puts on Da Wa first. Da Wa especially satisfied with this new set, and going out to boast was a must.

The autumn rain stopped after five continuous days. Lin Qing He let him be. As for the firewood at home, these days Zhou Dong brought a maximum of 13 or 14 bundles of firewood when they had a lot that day, and 11 or 12 bundles when they had little. The teen boys were full of energy and that's because it was a rare opportunity. So they spared no effort to make use of the time to make money.

After so many days in a row, enough firewood was accumulated at home.

Even if she heated the kang and wasting wood for cooking at home, there was no worry about not having enough.

Because even if she was a big wood burner, a bundle of firewood can be used for two days. There was also a half a bag of unused coal. The accumulated firewood was enough.

There were food and firewood in the house. This winter was definitely going to be comfortable.

Lin Qing He let Da Wa go out to play on the first day the autumn rain stop, but the next day they were required to stay back and watch the house. She told them that if the food at home was stolen, then they would have nothing to eat. At that time, don't blame her for not cooking.

Da Wa and Er Wa naturally expressed their willingness to stay at home.

Da Wa was six years old after the new year. And these days having been subtly influenced by Lin Qing He, he cared about family a lot more and no longer didn't care about anything.

Now he knew that he need to protect food.

So as soon as they heard that their mother was going to the supply and demand cooperative to see if there was any meat to buy, the two of them immediately said they would stay behind.

Because they haven't eaten meat for a good few days, and the eggs were almost finished!

Needless to say, Lin Qing He wouldn't use meat every day. Even if there was meat distribution before the autumn rain, it couldn't be justified as she didn't go buy any.

So she planned to go around today. Of course, she called Mother Zhou over to her house.

However, she had locked her own room door and asked Mother Zhou to watch the kids at home.

Mother Zhou heard that she was going to buy meat and did not stop her. She thought she had no money, so she didn't expect her to buy meat. Why didn't she go over to buy when the team divided the meat?

Mother Zhou didn't know that it was Lin Qing He spurning the meat from the team as they were leftovers, what's more, the community's remain. Only the original owner, who didn't have Mei Jie, would want it. She wouldn't.

Leaving Mother Zhou looking after her three sons at home, Lin Qing He came over to the supply and demand cooperative to find Mei Jie.

It just happened that Mei Jie was working today. She has also inquired about Lin Qing He, the identity she said wasn't false. But she also heard that Lin Qing He was infamous for her love to spend money and was a family ruining, gluttonous woman.

However, this has nothing to do with Mei Jie. She won't interfere so much. It was enough as long as her identity was true and the military food coupons that were usable all over the country she given last time was from proper channel.

As for others, it was take what she needed.

Lin Qing He was naturally happy to see Chen Mei.

"Qing He Mei, what are you going to buy today? Yesterday, a new batch of shrimp skins and red dates arrived. Would you like to buy some back for nourishment?" Mei Jie greeted.

"Of course, I want." Lin Qing He said.

"Ah Mei, is this your relative?" The salesperson next to her asked Mei Jie.

"Yes, my sister," Mei Jie said with a smile.

Lin Qing He heard the salesperson tell her: "Got subsidiary food coupon? If not, it might be more expensive."

Under normal circumstances, without a subsidiary food coupon, one can't buy anything. But if the salesperson was willing, one can buy a half a jin, because there was an internal share. This part didn't a coupon, but that required acquaintance.

Toward this kind of calcium supplement, Lin Qing He naturally wanted it. Although there was some at home, she wouldn't disdain haven't too much. Throwing some in when cooking soup and congee, make it fresh and nourishing.

So Lin Qing He got the red dates and the shrimp skin. After paying, she came out with Mei Jie to talk outside.

"Mei Jie, can I trouble you to set aside some meat for me tomorrow." Lin Qing He said.

"What kind? How much?" Sister Mei whispered.

"Give me one jin of lean meat. Also, grab some ribs and big bones for me." Lin Qing He stuffed two yuans and a one-jin food coupon over as she spoke.

"No fatty meat?" Mei Jie accepted without a trace and blurted.

It was acknowledged that fatty meat was the best meat at this time.

"Will it be difficult?" Lin Qinghe hesitated slightly.

This indicated that she wants, but didn't want to make it difficult for her.

Sister Mei grinned and said, "I can get you half a jin."

"Then many thanks Jie." Lin Qing He responded immediately.

"No need. It's because of you that my kids at home can eat more." Mei Jie said.

This time Lin Qing He gave her a universal coupon. It was good to use. It can be exchanged for whatever she needed, with additional of two yuan.

Lin Qing He politely made small talks and then mentioned matter about Third Sister-in-law's breastfeeding after she gave birth.

Chapter 30: Pickled Eggs

Mei Jie expressed: "These two pig's trotters are nothing. If you tell me one day in advance, I will get it."

"Thank you, Jie." Lin Qing He nodded.

The two chattered for a while, and Lin Qing He talked about the kerosene. Mei Jie told her to come over tomorrow and take it all back together. Seeing that there was a guest at Mei Jie's counter, she said goodbye.

Lin Qing He wasn't in a hurry to go back. She covered the basket with a tablecloth at the bottom of the basket and wandered around a lot of places. She bought some peppers, dried ginger, garlic and the like, before returning home.

When she almost reached Zhoujia Village, Lin Qing He took the eggs out of the space. Around three jin of it. As for the meat, she took out none.

That was tomorrow's matter.

However, two buns were brought out. The three kids had not eaten meat for several days, so got to give them some meat.

In fact, this was her standard. If it was according to the village's standard, the brothers were undoubtedly living in a honey jar.

One egg every day and occasionally white rabbit candies, apples, pears, and red dates.

If this was suffering, then what was terrible?

But Lin Qing He didn't have this awareness.

After returning home, Lin Qing He told Mother Zhou about the trotters, saying that she needs to give a head up one day before she wants it.

Mother Zhou saw that she really had a way, and she felt a surge of emotions inside. As expected, one who can eat can further one's own interest.

She peeked into her basket. Lin Qing He was naturally not afraid of her looking. She took out two white buns.

"White buns!" Both Da Wa's and Er Wa's eyes lit up.

San Wa, who became more intelligent in recent days, immediately ran up and uttered 'eat, eat'.

Although he hadn't eaten this white bun for a while, he still had the impression that it was delicious!

"Da Wa bring it in and cut it in half with a knife. Remember, you are the eldest brother. You have to be fair and just." Lin Qing He handed the two big buns to Da Wa as she instructed.

Da Wa said: "Of course I will be fair and just!"

Er Wa was worried and followed him into the kitchen.

It was just cutting a bun. He'll be six years old after the New Year. So it wasn't a big deal. Lin Qing He was at ease letting him handle it.

Da Wa cut it, divided one half to Er Wa, and another half to San Wa. But he worried that San Wa will spill the oil all over his clothes and make it difficult to wash, so he didn't give it to him. Instead, he put it in a bowl and brought it out to his mother.

"Give that half to your grandma." Lin Qing He took the bowl and spoon-fed it to San Wa.

Mother Zhou wanted to say no, but Lin Qing He had carried San Wa and the bowl inside to eat in the hall. It was too cold outside.

"Grandma, taste it. This white bun is very yummy!" Zhou Da Wa gave it to his grandma and urged.

"Yummy!" Er Wa nodded.

Mother Zhou received the bun. This contained eggs and meat. What's more, the bun was made from flour. It'll be strange if it wasn't yummy.

Seeing her daughter-in-law really doesn't mind her eating, Mother Zhou ate it too. Really must say ... It's so delicious that she was about to swallow her tongue.

"Mother, do you want to stay for lunch." Lin Qing He asked.

"No, I'll go home now that you're back," Mother Zhou responded.

"Da Wa, Er Wa, send your grandma back." Lin Qing He directed.

"Grandma, let's go, we will send you back." Da Wa and Er Wa said.

Mother Zhou let the brothers sent her back since there was not much distance and the two of them were wearing much warmer this year.

She saw that there was a lot of firewood in the house. This winter, they didn't need to be afraid of not having enough to burn. Also, Da Wa had a sweater on, and Er Wa's was already half woven.

There were many yarn balls at home, it seems like San Wa also had a share.

Once she reached home, Mother Zhou let Da Wa and Er Wa go back before she entered the old house.

Father Zhou was dozing off. When he saw her coming back, he uttered, "Why you're back?"

"Fourth's wife is home.What's the point of staying." Mother Zhou said.

Father Zhou's nose moved and voiced out, "What's that smell?"

"Had half a bun over there." Mother Zhou answered.

There was meat at home, but when he thought about the bun, Father Zhou can't help but feel nostalgic.

In his life, he had eaten white bun once. The taste was something that he would never forget in his life and still think about it even until now.

"Want to eat?" Mother Zhou looked at him and knew what he was thinking and chuckled.

"What eat. Third's wife is about to give birth, no need to waste. Leave it for her to eat." Father Zhou waved his hand and said.

The current days were much better than before. Everyone was full and satisfied. He was satisfied. As for the white bun, nothing bad will happen if he doesn't eat one.

He never thought over at this side, Er Wa mentioned to his mother: "Mother, Grandma has eaten, Grandpa hasn't eaten yet."

Grandpa was usually very nice to them.

Da Wa also nodded: "Before we were hungry, Grandpa would call us to go over and eat."

Although it wasn't delicious, it can fill their stomach.

Because the original owner didn't pay much attention, they used to go to their grandpa and grandma when they were hungry, so they still remember these things.

Lin Qing He understood and said: "Then tomorrow when the mother goes to buy meat, I will bring a white bun back. You guys bring it over to your grandfather. However, you have to be stealthy when bringing it and must watch him eat it.

"Alright." Both Da Wa and Er Wa nodded.

Lin Qing He beamed and rubbed their heads: "Not bad."

Both of their eyes shone.

"What do you want to eat at noon?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Eat egg dumplings," Da Wa responded.

Er Wa nodded.

This was made last night, and there was no problem to leave it out in this weather overnight.

So Lin Qing He cooked dumplings for them. The dumpling soup also had some shrimp skin, and the taste was very good.

Now that there was nothing to do at home every day, Lin Qing He wanted to pickle some salted eggs.

She knew how to. What's more, she was using the soil method. She used to learn it from her grandmother. It oozed out a lot of oil.

She preserved a small jar of salted eggs. Not much, just around two jins. She took it from the space again and also used the ones she brought back today from 'outside'.

When marinating the eggs, she had to add some white wine. The pickling time was one month. Now it was marinated, it'll be next month before she can take it out to eat.

When pickling eggs, she naturally called Da Wa and Er Wa to help out. For example, she handed the task of egg scrubbing to them.

She had no intention to raise them delicately.

After washing the eggs, she immediately rinsed their hands with warm water and smeared it with vanishing cream. With that, she sent them to the kang to eat apples.

Putting the jar of pickled eggs in the corner, she came to Kang and squeezed in with the brothers. However, she was knitting a sweater.

With the current temperature and sufficient firewood at home, she didn't need to save on her usage. The kang was burning, so it was very warm.

The kang was relatively dry and they got to consume more moisturizing food like fruits. But there was no fruit in the supply and marketing cooperatives.

Chapter 31: Cooking pig fat

She saw tangerine over at the county city's supply and demand cooperative last time and none at the community's supply and demand cooperative. At that time, she did not think about this as there were apples, pears, and grapes in the space and end up not buy it.

Now she regretted it.

Since she was all day at home, the sweater knitting was naturally fast. At night they ate seaweed and shrimp congee. She worked overtime on the knitting for a while and finished knitting Er Wa's sweater.

The next day, she got Da Wa and his brothers to stay at home. The Kang was heated and they were fully-fed. They just need to babysit San Wa. She will return as soon as possible.

She walked faster because there were three children alone at home. Once she arrived, Mei Jie handed it over. She also gave Mei Jie a piece of soap.

Her space contained a few boxes of it. There were ten pieces of soap in a box. She got both of the laundry and bath ones.

At a glance, Mei Jie knew that the soap must have been bought from the county city, otherwise, it wouldn't be so pretty and fragrant.

Naturally, she dare not accept such a good thing from her. Lin Qing He said to her: "Jie, please accept it. Don't be polite with me. Just for the bones you got for me, I must thank you."

For two yuans, Chen Mei brought her half a jin of fatty meat and half a jin of lean meat. On top of that, three ribs, two large bones, and a half pair of pig ears.

This was definitely enough.

In addition to these, she also gave two jins of kerosene.

She did pay, but this quality soap was a token of goodwill for Chen Mei, because she could see that Chen Mei was a good person even though she was a little proud when she first met her.

Seeing that she was really sincere in giving it, Mei Jie accepted it. This kind of soap was very good to use. Without two yuans, one can't buy it. She whispered: "There isn't much kerosene this time. Next time, there's a new batch, I'll set aside more for you. "

"Thank you, Mei Jie." Lin Qing He nodded.

Bidding goodbye to Mei Jie, Lin Qing He put everything in the basket, covered it with a cloth, and returned home.

Once she got home, she took out the fatty meat in the space as well to prepare for oil extraction.

"Send it over to your grandfather." Lin Qing He gave them a white bun. As for the brothers, she gave no more.

The brothers showed no hesitation when they heard that they would send it to their grandfather.

They wrapped it in oil paper, placed it in his arms, and delivered it to old Zhou's house.

These days were too cold, Father Zhou had been on the kang. He smoked a big cigarette and felt comfortable.

"Grandpa, we came." Da Wa and Er Wa grinned.

"Why are you two brothers here?" Father Zhou asked with a smile.

"Grandpa, this is for you to eat." Da Wa took out the oil paper from his arms and gave it to their grandpa.

"What is this?" Father Zhou paused for a moment and asked.

"Grandpa will know when you look at it." Blinking, Er Wa declared.

Father Zhou received it and then saw this was a hot white bun. Stunned, he blurted: "Where did this come from?"

"Our mother bought it," Da Wa said.

"Yesterday, Grandma ate it, but Grandpa hasn't eaten it yet. So Mother went to buy meat and bought it back. Grandpa, eat it," Er Wa explained.

Father Zhou approximately understood. Because they had eaten yesterday and he hadn't, so his two grandsons brought it up. With that, their mother had bought it back for him.

"Grandpa doesn't need to eat, you guys can eat it." Father Zhou felt very comforted on inside. He thought that Fourth's wife was a good role-model.

"We have eaten." Da Wa shook his head.

"En, we ate yesterday." Er Wa nodded. Although he was also greedy, he never of eating their grandpa's.

So Father Zhou ate his second white bun in his life.

It was as delicious as he remembered. It was so delicious that after he finished eating it, he immersed himself in the aftertaste for a long time.

When he regained his wits, he saw his two grandsons staring at him. Father Zhou was a little embarrassed. Such a big bun, he didn't leave any leftover.

"Grandpa, is it yummy?" Zhou Da Wa asked.

"It must be very yummy," Er Wa said.

"It is." Father Zhou nodded. "Thank you Da Wa and Er Wa for letting Grandpa eat such yummy white bun."

Da Wa and Er Wa beamed, and the brothers went back in a very good mood.

Father Zhou continued to reminisce about the taste. This white bun was more delicious than what he remembered. It was really flavourful.

When Mother Zhou came in, she said, "Eldest's wife said Da Wa and Er Wa came over."

"En, they sent me a white bun." Father Zhou replied.

Mother Zhou froze for a moment: "They really delivered it over?"

"They said I didn't have one yesterday, so today their mother bought it to make it up." Father Zhou said.

Hearing this, Mother Zhou was in a much better mood and said, "Fourth's wife isn't so unreasonable."

"The white bun is really fragrant." Father Zhou felt a little sleepy, smacked his lips, and expressed.

Mother Zhou had no comment because she had eaten one. It was so delicious that one swallowed their tongue.

On this side, Lin Qing He started to cook pig fat.

She took five pounds of pig fat out of the space, and with the ones brought back from Mei Jie, it was enough to extract a pot full of lard.

In the current weather, it will solidify on its own and not go bad. Estimating the time, it shouldn't be long before Zhou Qing Bai comes back. He will come back at the end of the month. She naturally had to stock up more things at home.

As soon as he comes back, she had to be cautious, otherwise, with his sensitivity, 8 or 9 out 10 times she would be caught. Once he comes back, she did not plan to take things out of the space.

So extracting more oil was a must.

Of course, the peanut oil jar at home was full, too. There was still a lot left in her space.

Cooking pig fat had a strong fragrant odor. But it won't be conspicuous now, because meat distribution was not long ago and many people were cooking pig fat. So far, many people haven't finished their meat yet. They will consume it slowly. So it was normal to have a meaty smell.

A full jar of lard was extracted from five jins of pig fat. And for the rest, Lin Qing He used another jar. It filled a small half of the jar.

As for the fat residue, she put it away on a plate.

When frying, she can add a little bit in. She can fry something fragrant, even without oil.

The three kids also like to eat fat residues. Lin Qing He didn't stop them, but she also didn't let them eat too much. Each got three pieces. Even then, it was satisfying.

They had millet porridge for noon. It was served with soy sauce ribs stewed by Lin Qing He, as well as fried vegetables mixed with fat residues. All three brothers were content. Lin Qing He was the same. She felt life was pretty good.

Now the mother and sons only knew to eat all day, every day. What will they eat today? What will they eat tomorrow? The mother and sons were all foodies.

The cheerful days didn't last a few days. After the last autumn rain, there was another autumn rain. This autumn rain also fell for a few days. This was really cold then. The temperature was probably around 4 or 5 degrees. Cold and icy.

Chapter 32: Villains' father had returned

Because it was too cold, Lin Qing He was too lazy to cook. She usually made congee- shrimp skin congee, pork rib congee, sesame congee. Or folded up some dumplings to eat. In one go, she made a lot and cook many times.

Lin Qing He intended to make meat buns. The fat residue was a good filling ingredient, and there was cabbage in the backyard.

She planned to make more in one go. Whenever she wants to eat it, then steam some. It won't go off at this kind of day.

But she didn't make the buns immediately. She got to knit San Wa's sweater first. Only then she got the free time.

And on this night, the snow began to fall. It was only October 18th. This snow was half a month earlier than the ones in her memory.

But then again. It seems to be one night at the end of this month when Zhou Qing Bai returns home during heavy snow.

Now only Zhou Qing Bai's sweater was left to knit. He wasn't back yet, so no rush. Lin Qing He was indeed a woman of action, said she'll make and did make.

On October 19th, she started to make big buns stuffed with cabbage, egg, and fat residue with Da Wa Er Wa and also San Wa.

The mother and son busied for the whole day and made more than thirty white buns.

Because a lot of dough was made, there were still some left after thirty plus buns. So Lin Qing He made some fillings again. She grabbed some pork belly out of the space, then chopped it, and wrapped it with cabbage to make cabbage and pork belly stuffed dumplings.

Since she was making it, she might as well make more. This weather was really cold. She didn’t want to go anywhere except Kang. Cooking was also troublesome.

So more than one hundred dumplings were made in one go.

She felt it was too much.

Her intake was average. She didn't have to go to the field to do farm work and the oil content was a lot, so there was no need to eat so much.

As for Da Wa, he can consume eight dumplings in one meal. At most six for Er Wa. However, she didn't let them eat too full. So seven for Da Wa and five for Er Wa. As for San Wa, three was enough for him. For herself, an intake of seven or eight dumplings.

With a bowl of shrimp skin soup made from cooking dumplings, then they'll be full. The children were still very young. She preferred to be a bit hungry rather than overstuffing them.

A hundred dumplings can also be last for a day or two. After all, there were buns.

It was all steamed, but still, needed to be taken out to let it cool. If she wants to eat it, she can just fry, steam or boil it.

After making so much at one time, Lin Qing He became idle.

Normally, it was some white porridge served with white buns or shrimp skin soup accompanied by dumplings.

Lin Qing He started knitting a sweater for Zhou Qing Bai. This was who they depended on. She didn't plan to go to the field. It was definitely going to be Zhou Qing Bai who works in the field to earn work points.

So she can treat anyone badly, but definitely not this person. Even if he didn't necessarily lack this sweater to keep warm, she must display her attitude.

She'll manage the inside, and let him handle the outside.

She was the most afraid of farming. She was fine with managing the household. She wasn't going to work outside and don't even think about making her.

This morning, the mother and sons were eating boiled sweet potatoes accompanied by salted pork and a plate of fried onion and fungus next to it on the Kang table. It was also delicious.

"Don't know when your father will be back." Lin Qing He commented.

Counting the days, it was October 25th now. Zhou Qing Bai should be returning, which meant any day now. Somehow, she was still a little nervous.

"Is there no money more to spend?" Da Wa asked.

Lin Qing He: "..."

"Definitely no money left to spend. We have been eating good things for a while." Er Wa followed up.

Lin Qing He: "..."

When these two heard her mention their father, their first reaction was that she didn't have any money to spend. They were really ... clear-sighted.

The original owner was like this. Every time she missed their father, it was the day when the allowance was about to be sent back. She had not received the remittance form sent by post from that side in the middle of this month. This was within her expectation.

"Don't talk nonsense. Your father hasn't come back for a long time. I was thinking, will he come back this year for the New Year. When he's back, don't know if he can recognize you three brothers." Lin Qing He said.

Da Wa was a lot sturdier. Er Wa's little face was rounder. As for San Wa, he was now completely fed by her into a little chubby.

He became rounder. And because he was good looking, he looked so robust and adorable. No need to say how cute he was.

Of course, Er Wa was also the same. It was only Da Wa, who looked sturdy. He didn't get fat at all, only his height increased a bit.

Because all the three boys were treated well, even if she knew that she was a waster, Mother Zhou did not say anything.

"We are Father's son. How can Father not recognize us." Da Wa uttered without care.

"That's right." Er Wa also affirmed, but still continued: "Will Father come back this year?"

"I don't know. Mother also hopes your father will come back." Lin Qing He said it like this.

"I know. Mother must have missed Father, right?" Zhou Da Wa grinned.

"She definitely misses him. I have forgotten what Father looked like," Er Wa nodded.

Human ah, to discuss like this nonstop. During the day, the mother and sons were talking about the head of their family.

Around ten o'clock in the evening, someone knocked on the door.

Lin Qing He slept relatively lightly these past few days. There was no way. She knew the plot ah. She knew that Zhou Qing Bai’s return was any day now, so she didn’t dare to sleep too deep.

As soon as the door sounded a bang, she almost instantly woke up.

The three children were still asleep. Lin Qing He put on a cotton coat and came out. It was really cold these days, especially tonight. It was really freezing.

"Who's there? Is it a petty thief from somewhere? If you dare to come to my old Zhou's place to run wild, then you have to inquire about who my man is!"

Zhou Qing Bai, who was outside the door, estimated that the mother and sons had fallen asleep, so he planned to go over the wall to enter. At this time, these words came from inside.

Zhou Qing Bai: "..."

These words made him, who walked all the way and got stiff feet due to the cold, raised the corners of his mouth. Then he was a little gloomy. Had anyone ever harassed the mother and sons?

"I'm warning you thieves, my man is Zhou Qing Bai. He's outside keeping our country safe. If you dare to target his home, it wouldn't be a problem to be caught and receive a gun execution!" The woman inside fiercely declared.

"It's me." Zhou Qing Bai said. Thinking that she might have forgotten his voice, he uttered: "Zhou Qing Bai."

"Zhou Qing Bai?" The woman inside was relieved as soon as she heard it was him.

Lin Qing He wasn't pretending. She was the only one at home, and her three sons were still young. If she was not sure that it was Zhou Qing Bai outside the door, then she would never open the door.

But when she heard his unique deep voice, which was registered in the original owner's memory, and he revealed his identity, it was clear that the villains' father had returned.

Lin Qing He knew he had walked all the way. And the snow was so heavy tonight, it must have been particularly freezing.

So she hurried over to open the door.

Chapter 33: Let villains' father be well fed

She was ready. When she saw Zhou Qing Bai standing at the door, she can keep up her stance.

Even if this one-meter-eight-five-year-old man's aura couldn't be underestimated.

She voiced out: "How come you come back at this time. Quickly come in, this weather is freezing to death. Go into my room and stay there. Kang at this side hasn't been heated."

Zhou Qing Bai just darted a glance at her, and then came in. There was a big bag behind him.

Lin Qing He got him to stay in her room and went to the kitchen to smash ginger. When the fire started in the stove, she boiled him a bowl of intense ginger soup.

Inside the room, Zhou Qing Bai watched his three sons who were sleeping soundly. His three sons were obviously taken care of very well, especially San Wa. So round and chubby. Clean Too. Da Wa and Er Wa was the same.

Completely different to what he saw when he came back last year.

If he met them on the road outside, he may not be able to recognize them, even if Da Wa looked like him.

What was more unexpected, was that she could cook ginger soup for him.

Seeing the three sons who were taken care of very well, and listening to the sound from the kitchen, Zhou Qing Bai's cold brows finally softened thirty percent.

Soon Lin Qing He finished cooking the ginger soup and brought it in. She urged, "Quickly drink it while it's hot."

After saying this, she went out again. When she re-entered, the ginger soup had been drunk by Zhou Qing Bai.

Lin Qing He came in with a foot basin. Looking at Zhou Qing Bai, who was sitting on the kang, she said: "What are you sitting there for? Quickly take off your shoes and soak your feet to fight the chill? Don't think because you are young and strong, you can be headstrong. That's how the root cause of the illness is gained. In such heavy snow, you can actually come back carrying the snow. "

Although she was nagging, Zhou Qing Bai wasn't bothered at all. When she was nagging, she looked very pleasing.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't act shy. He took off his shoes and socks and started to soak in his feet.

After a large bowl of ginger soup, he was almost better and sweated a little. As this was her good intention, he wouldn't refuse it.

Soaking his feet, Zhou Qing Bai, who became warm all over, dropped his gaze on Lin Qing He.

Even though he didn't say anything, he still made Lin Qing He a little uncomfortable. Her brain lit up, and asked, "Are you hungry? There are ready-made dumplings and buns at home. What do you want to eat?"

Honestly, Zhou Qing Bai was hungry after walking all this way. If she had to make it from scratch, then forget it. However, if there were ready-made ones at home, he would readily accept.

"Bring some of each over." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"Then wait a bit," Lin Qing He stated and turned around.

Watching her figure that busied away from the moment he came back, somehow, Zhou Qing Bai's initially uneasy heart calmed down.

In fact, he was a little worried before coming back, because he knew very well what she had always wanted to be an official wife. Otherwise, she wouldn't have married him, who stay outside and could not take care of his family all year round.

But now he can't complete her dreams, how could she agree? He reckoned that she would quarrel with him once she knew the truth.

But now it seems that there may be a chance of not arguing.

Lin Qing He estimated that his appetite should not be pretty big. After all, his size was so big, and he was trained all year-round. He will definitely eat a lot.

So she steamed four white buns and boiled a large bowl of dumplings in shrimp soup.

Then brought it in together. Zhou Qing Bai had wiped the plate. Judging by his expression, it seemed that he still wasn't full.

Lin Qing He: "..."

Such a big size made her a little flustered. Is the food at home enough for him to eat?

"It's pretty late. Go brush your teeth and sleep." Lin Qing He tidied up the bowl and chopsticks. She didn't plan to wash them. Leave it for tomorrow.

"Ok." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qinghe poured some hot water from the thermos for him. Mixed with the cold water, it was just right, and then she called him to brush his teeth.

Zhou Qing Bai silently went to brush his teeth. He knew that she always loved being clean, but he never noticed that cleaning teeth were a must at night.

Because Kang next door wasn't heated, Lin Qing He did not intend to abuse the patient. If she remembered correctly, he still had injuries. Although it wasn't life-endangering, it still needed to be nurtured for a while.

So she let him sleep on the Kang at side tonight.

The Kang was pretty big. The three children slept in the middle, while she slept on the inner side. He can sleep on the outer side. She'll be separated from him by the three children. Although she felt self-conscious, she was still his wife. But like this, it was fine.

"This quilt is good." Zhou Qing Bai commented when he saw the seven-jin quilt.

"That goes without saying! I wasted a lot of money to buy it back." Lin Qing He responded as she raised her eyebrows.

But for this weather, this seven-jin quilt wasn't enough. There was a four-jin quilt covering on the top. It was a total of two, and a new mattress underneath, which was also very warm.

It can be said that it was very warm. They don't need to be afraid of freezing at all.

Zhou Qing Bai, who traveled for a day, was indeed tired. So he got on the Kang and with his wife and children, he fell asleep.

He never expected to be so comfortable when he returned tonight.

Welcomed with ginger soup, ginger foot bath, big white buns, and shrimp skin dumpling soup. His whole body warmed up.

He thought about finding a time tomorrow to tell her about his retirement. What kind of scene it be tomorrow, can be left for tomorrow.

He didn't want to ponder so much tonight.

Shortly after Zhou Qing Bai laid down, he drifted to sleep. The bed was too warm and too comfortable, and his wife and children were there, so he slept more deeply.

As was anticipated, Lin Qing He had insomnia.

Although she told Zhou Qing Bai to sleep on the kang, as his wife and having three children in the middle, she still wasn't able to adapt in the end.

Zhou Qing Bai was obviously tired. Not long after lying down, she could feel that he was asleep, and slept really deeply.

Lin Qing He didn't know when she fell asleep. In short, she slept in the next day.

It was almost eight o'clock when she woke up.

As for the children, none were there. Lin Qing He panicked for a while, and then remembered that Zhou Qing Bai was back.

What's more, Zhou Qing Bai, Mother Zhou, and Da Wa could be heard from the outside.

Lin Qing He was at ease then. She tidied up, and then she got off the Kang. It was pretty late at this time.

Even in the winter. She didn't know if the three children had eaten or not.

She assumed that after sleeping so late and Mother Zhou was her, she would get despised. Unexpectedly, she received a gaze of approval from Mother Zhou.

"Last night was hard on Fourth's wife," commented Mother Zhou.

With this, Lin Qing He understood. Zhou Qing Bai had told her about the things she got up to take care of last night. She responded, "It wasn't much. Have you eaten yet, Mother?"

"I had," Mother Zhou answered: "You should quickly go eat."

Chapter 34: Villains' Father retirement

Mother Zhou's tone rarely sounded so nice.

Indeed, it was because she heard her youngest son said about last night's return. Naturally, she was worried, because of the heavy snow last night.

How freezing it must be walking all this way?

Her youngest son said that his wife got up and cooked ginger soup for him, and heated ginger foot bath to soak his feet. And also fed him steamed buns and dumpling soup, before letting him sleep.

After listening to this, Mother Zhou felt much more at ease. This big spending daughter-in-law, Lin Qing He, looked more appealing to her eyes.

At least she can take good care of her youngest son. This alone was enough to make Mother Zhou treat her with civility and cheerfulness.

Lin Qing He swept a glance at Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qingbai was also looking at her and they meet each other's gaze. She was still a little shy, so she switched her gaze to Da Wa and his brothers. "Have you eaten?"

"Yes." Da Wa and Er Wa answered.

Then Lin Qing He left them alone and entered the kitchen by herself. The pan was still hot in the kitchen. The father and sons had steamed buns.

The buns were made a few days ago, because it was frozen in the snow, it won't go bad. If they want to eat it, they just need to take a few and steam it. Since they didn't always munch on the buns, there was some left.

Of course, this was the last few.

Lin Qing He wasn't starving, so one was enough for her. The quantity she made was sufficient.

At this time, San Wa came in.

Lin Qing He picked him up: "San Wa, have you eaten enough?"

"No eat." San Wa shook his head.

This meant he had eaten. If you haven’t eaten, he'll want to eat.

Lin Qing He carried him out. Mother Zhou was still there, mainly because she hadn't seen her youngest son for so long. She missed him dearly.

Out of the four sons, she favored her youngest son the most. In her heart, the youngest son was number one. All other sons and daughters can sit on the side.

Lin Qing He brought San Wa back into the room. Both Da Wa and Er Wa followed.

Zhou Qing Bai watched her back.

Mother Zhou whispered: "Da Wa's mother cares about these brothers more these days. Their clothes and footwear were all personally managed by her. She's afraid of freezing their brothers. She also bought meat and buns over for me and your Father."

Last time she made white bun, Lin Qing He also got Da Wa and Er Wa to bring two over. Just said it was for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Nothing for the others.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't give away Fourth's wife's filial piety toward them. If they did, what would Fourth's wife think when she find out?

What's more, there were so many grandchildren in the old Zhou's house. Either all get it or none at all.

How were they supposed to divide the two buns? So the old couple simply ate it themselves. That way no one can say anything. If they do say something, then it was Fourth's wife was showing filial piety toward them old couple.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded, indicating that he knew.

"Other things, Mother won't say much. But your wife's habit of spending money must change. Da Wa and his brothers are growing. When the time comes, they will need money for everything. With her spurlging, not a penny will be saved," proclaimed Mother Zhou.

Zhou Qing Bai had noticed this matter.

The house gained a coal stove, half a bag of coal, and an iron pan made of stainless steel. And the two large quilts were brand new. Also the children's clothes.

As for others, there were a lot. The food in the room was full. The rice and flour were all excellent quality.

It must have cost a lot of money.

However, Zhou Qing Bai didn't think this was a bad habit, because she took good care of the household and the children were very well raised.

As long as she takes care of the household, he will be the one managing outside.

"I know." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Mother Zhou watched him constantly gazing at the inner room and knew that the couple hadn't seen each other for a long time. Although she wanted to say a few words to her youngest son, she didn't stay around to be a bother. "Then Mother will return first."

"Ok." Zhou Qing Bai sent her out.

With Mother Zhou gone, Zhou Qing Bai entered the room. Lin Qing He was applying vanishing cream onto her three sons and remarked: "Don't you know to call your father if you don't apply it yourself? If it gets damaged by the cold, it'll be ugly to look at then. "

"Mother, Dad is back," Da Wa uttered.

Er Wa's eyes also shone.

Judging how they act, Lin Qing He knew they were very satisfied with their father. She grinned and said, "This morning your father called you out?"

"En. When we woke up, Father told us to go out first after getting dressed and not disturb Mother." Da Wa bobbed his head.

"Father steamed the buns for us, one each!" Er Wa affirmed.

Usually, their mother gave half each and then accompanied with porridge. Never a whole.

Lin Qing He mentally pointed out that their father used her buns to win people's hearts. She hoped the father and sons have a good relationship and declared: "He is your father, of course, he is good to you. I am a stepmother, so each gets half."

"Mother is stepmother, then I am stepson." Er Wa giggled.

"Have you no embarrassment. Father only has Mother as a wife!" Da Wa uttered in disdain to him.

"Finished applying. You can go out." Lin Qing He shooed them away.

After saying this, Zhou Qing Bai came in. Lin Qing He subconsciously looked over and met his gaze. Lin Qing He felt it was weird to say nothing, just blurted: "Mother has returned home?"

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Short and concise, no extra word.

Lin Qing He: No wonder the can't receive the original owner's favor. With this kind of mouth, he can't please a woman.

"You two go out to play." Zhou Qing Bai ordered Da Wa and Er Wa.

Da Wa and Er Wa looked at their mother. Lin Qing He mentally wondered why they were looking at her. She certainly didn't want them to leave!

But she also knew that he had something to tell her.

Lin Qing He urged: "Listen to your father. Go play."

So Da Wa and Er Wa went out. The two of them were going to boast that their dad returned to their friends!

With Da Wa and Er Wa gone, it was only San Wa playing on the kang. Lin Qing He knowingly asked as she played with her younger son: "How long can you stay this time?"

Zhou Qing Bai slightly halted. Although Lin Qing He had her back to him, she could feel that the man was obviously a little nervous. She continued to play with San Wa while she acts clueless. San Wa giggled from her teasing.

After seeing his third son laughed so happily, Zhou Qing Bai turned his eyes to her back and announced, "This time, I don't plan to go back."

As soon as these words came out, he saw her figure paused like he anticipated, and immediately turned to look at him with incredulous eyes: "What do you mean by not to going back?"

"I retire." Zhou Qing Bai exhaled as he watched at her.

Lin Qing He stared at him, waiting for him to continue talking. Like explaining the injuries he got on his body. But he didn't ...

No wonder the original owner simply flipped out on him. He really didn't know how to express himself.

Don’t he know that ‘her’ dream was to be an official wife?

Chapter 35: Villains' father feeling relieved

Lin Qing He observed this man. She saw a kind of uneasiness in his eyes, which made her slightly startled. It turned out that he was not as undaunted as he showed.

He was actually worried on the inside. It was just that he didn't know how to express these emotions, so he appeared to not care at all.

Zhou Qing Bai also examined her. He saw the confusion in her eyes, disbelief, and a hint of undisguised loss. Not a single disappointment or despair.

This made him stunned.

What made him even more shocked was what Lin Qing He said next.

"Retire then. The house needs a man, otherwise, I will not be able to sleep peacefully at night." As if admitting her fate, her shoulders collapsed and uttered.

This sentence successfully drew Zhou Qing Bai's attention. He remembered when he knocked on the door on his return last night, she voiced out harsh words at the door.

"Someone dare come to disturb at night?" Zhou Qing Bai enquired in a deep voice.

Lin Qing He looked like she had no reason to live. She powerlessly responded: "No. It’s just that one time, I felt someone hopped over the wall outside. At that time I wasn't asleep, so immediately yelled. You know we have neighbors everywhere, so the thieves ran away. There were no real losses."

Zhou Qing Bai's face was gloomy: "It's my fault."

If something really happened, he dare not imagine the consequences.

Lin Qing He directed an expressionless face at him: "From this evening on, you will sleep on the Kang next door."

She admired her intellect. Unintentionally, she found such a wonderful excuse to sleep separately?

Zhou Qing Bai gave an odd look. Such a big matter, she didn't say anything else? She didn't scold him, or make him go back?

"What are you looking at!" Lin Qing He glared at him.

Zhou Qing Bai mentally exclaimed, 'that's the right reaction!'

"I'm telling you now, even if you retire, I won't go out and work. After marrying you, I have no plans to work on the field!" Lin Qing He stated.

"Just me working is enough." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He never planned to let her work in the field. That was too exhausting. Just him was enough.

"Also the house chores. You also have to do your share!" Lin Qing He continued.

"Ok." Zhou Qing Bai also agreed.

"The retirement fund, how much is there? I'm managing that too!" Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai took out the package he brought back last night. Opening the package, two sets of clothes and a water heater were revealed.

At the sight of the water heater, Lin Qing He's eyes lit up. There was only one at home. Not enough to use. Now with an additional one, it was sufficient.

There was also a backpack, footwear, and the like.

The backpack was bulging. Zhou Qing Bai handed it over directly: "It's all here."

Lin Qing He was actually a little embarrassed, but she still took it. Afterward, she was stunned: "So much money? How much is there?"

"Three thousand." Zhou Qing Bai darted a glance at her.

"Why is there so much?" Lin Qing He shocked.

There were almost two hundred yuans left in her pocket, and this was also a huge sum of money. She never expected Zhou Qing Bai to bring back three thousand yuans this time. What does this mean?

"I made a huge contribution. My superior applied it for me." Zhou Qing Bai clarified. It can be regarded as compensation and consolation for him.

"There are so many coupons!" Lin Qing He exclaimed in surprise.

Industrial coupons, food coupons, and cloth coupons were all there. And they were nationally accepted ones that will not expire!

Zhou Qing Bai noticed that her attention was all on these things, he wondered if he passed this hurdle?

"The matter last time scared me a lot. It's good that you are at home. However, I must still explain it clearly to you first. I won’t do the work outside work. Too exhausting and I hate farming the most. At home, I will take care of the meals and three kids for you, so you don't have to worry. But from now, you will sleep in the kids' room. There's sufficient firewood at home, so you don't need to save. There's a lot stocked up in the backyard. "Lin Qing He steadily looked at him.

Zhou Qing Bai knew there was enough firewood in the house, and a lot were piled up in the firewood shed and the corner of the courtyard. When he asked Da Wa, he found out she requested Zhou Dong to transport them over for winter usage.

The matter that pressing against his mind like a heavy stone on his way home, disappeared like that?

After listening to her intention, it meant it was over, right?

Zhou Qing Bai couldn't help but stare at Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He was in a very good mood, no matter what he thought. She took the entire backpack for her to manage into her hands and then remarked, "Did you tell your mother about this?"

"Not yet." Zhou Qing Bai still watched her.

"Then you go, say it yourself. I will not say such a shameful thing anyway." Lin Qing He waved her hand and said.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her and responded with an 'En'. Since she didn't explode, he was truly relieved.

He didn't ponder anymore and simply attributed her changes to the fact that she was scared by the thief.

As for asking him to go to sleep next door, it didn't think of anything, because every time he returned in the past, she couldn't wait for him to leave quickly.

Now that he had retired, she definitely would not let him stay in this room.

This wasn't a big deal. As long as she didn't cause a ruckus, it made Zhou Qing Bai relax. He told her, "I'm going over to my father and mother."

There was no burden in telling his father and mother because his wife was the bigger problem here. And now the biggest problem was solved.

"Go then." Lin Qing He nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai came to the old Zhou's home.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou hadn't had time to be happy about their youngest son's return as they were shocked by the news directly announced by their youngest son.

"What? You retired? Won't go anymore?" Father Zhou froze.

"What happened? Out of nowhere, why retire?" Mother Zhou was even more anxious.

"I reached the age, so I retired." Zhou Qing Bai was still concise with his answer.

Eldest Brother Zhou, Second Brother Zhou, and Third Brother Zhou were all confused.

"How can you reach the age? You are only twenty-seven! Your future is limitless!" Third Brother Zhou was first to react.

Eldest Brother Zhou and Second Brother Zhou also asked him the reason.

But Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. Not an extra word of explanation.

"If you retire, then you retired." Father Zhou voiced out after a long silence. "Such a big man, you just need works hard. Da Wa ad his brothers will soon grow up. They will be able to work when the time comes. There are no worries about eating and drinking. "

The three Zhou brothers looked at each other.

"Old Fourth, you come in with Mother." Mother Zhou ordered.

Zhou Qing Bai did not say anything and followed the sad Mother Zhou into the room.

"Old Fourth, tell your mother, what exactly is going on? Mother doesn't believe you reached the age for retirement." Zhou mother stared at her youngest son.

Zhou Qing Bai knew that the usual excuses could not fool her, so he showed her the wound on his chest. Although it had healed, there was still a big scar.

It was almost close to the heart. Mother Zhou's heartbeat slowed by half a beat at the sight of it. She understood without her son saying anymore.

Chapter 36: Definitely withhold the ultimate move

The old lady's eyes reddened and she talked non-stop, "It's good that you retire. Although home isn't as good as there, at least eating won't be a problem. Also, it's not so dangerous. Da Wa and his brothers are still too young."

It was really god's blessings. If he met misfortune, it was really unimaginable.

Fourth's wife was definitely unreliable. If her youngest son met with misfortune outside, then she will definitely pack up and remarried.

What will happen to those three grandsons then?

"That's right! Does Da Wa's mother know? She always wanted to be an official wife. If you retire now, she wouldn't let it go?" The old lady recalled and her face changed quickly as she rushed to ask.

Mother Zhou was very clear about the original owner's ambition, so after being angst, she began to worry about her youngest son's other half at home.

"I told her. Although she was a little disappointed, she understood that there was no room for turning around and have no objection." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"No objection?" Mother Zhou froze: "How is this possible?"

Fourth's wife had her eyes set high. She always wanted to be an official wife and considered herself as an official wife. She looked down all the women in the village and for so long she never converse with any of them.

Of course, she showed disdain and never group into with the rural women.

If her dream of becoming an official wife shattered, how terrible it'll be? The sky will be punctured by her, right?

"Old Fourth, your wife must be holding back her ultimate move. You must her carefully. If she wants to divorce you, you must not divorce. You must stand firm or Da Wa and his brothers have no mother. At that time, you can't lift your head! " Mother Zhou rambled on.

Zhou Qing Bai displayed a helpless expression. He wanted to tell his mother that it wasn't that serious. His wife thought it through.

However, Mother Zhu wouldn't believe that.

Even if she behaved well after transmigrated, the impression left by the original owner was deeply ingrained- not someone who settle things peacefully.

It was apparent from the moment she dared use her pregnancy to forcefully split away from the family shortly after marrying in.

But Zhou Qing Bai really didn't think his wife would make trouble. He was really unsettled before returning. He was worried that she wouldn't let it drop and there would be no peace in the house then. But he watched her reaction after finding out, she was indeed clearly dejected, as if the spiritual pillar that had always supported her had collapsed.

But this state only maintained until he took out three thousand yuans and the bundle of coupons. All her displeasure disappeared then.

He can see this emotion.

Therefore, there was no such thing as withholding an ultimate move.

But to be so open-minded, this should be the change brought by the thief scare.

Thinking of this, Zhou Qing Bai's eyebrows condensed.

Seeing his expression, Mother Zhou thought he kept her words in mind. Fearing he would aggravate the family conflicts when he returns, she quickly interjected: "Your wife's temper is like a firecracker. If you have something to talk about, tell her slowly. It's not a big deal. You have to comfort her, understand? Don’t remain silent and let her guess. The time she spent with you is less than a month, and she can’t guess it right. ”

Zhou Qing Bai got up and said: "Don't worry, Mother. It's okay."

There was one phrase his mother said right. They have been married for so many years and Da Wa was five years old, six after the new year. But truthfully, the time they interacted with each other didn't reach a month.

So he still didn't know her. He can't look at her with past observation. For example, this time when he came back, didn't she take good care of all three sons?

Zhou Qing Bai came out to say goodbye to his father and three older brothers and went back.

When Eldest Brother returned to his room, he talked about it with Eldest Sister-in-law. Eldest Sister-in-law was stunned: "Not going anymore? Stay in the village in the future?"

"En, it counts as retiring." Brother Zhou nodded.

"Would Fourth's wife agree?" Eldest Sister-in-law blurted.

Brother Zhou said: “There's no problem with old Fourth staying. What is there to not agree? Also, it's dangerous to be outside in the wind and rain. There's no danger to stay in the village. No need to be afraid of starving too. What reason is there to disagree?"

"You don't know what Fourth's wife thinking?" Eldest Sister-in-law rebutted.

"What?" Brother Zhou responded.

"Not saying. You won't understand even if I did." Eldest Sister-in-law waved her hand.

It wasn't only Eldest Sister-in-law who understood Lin Qing He’s thoughts. Both Second Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law also knew.

After hearing their men mention this, they were shocked.

Their first reaction was the same as Eldest Sister-in-law, ask whether Fourth's wife agree? Did she stir trouble like crazy?

Second Brother and Third Brother had understood.

They expressed they didn't know. He got called by Mother into the room to have a good talk. She might not cause a ruckus, maybe?

Not cause a ruckus?

Second Sister-in-law did not believe it.

She simply gathered Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law over to knit sweaters and chat.

As expected, they also bought woolen yarn back to knit sweaters and trousers. Otherwise, how could they bear this freezing to death weather?

"Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law, you know about Fourth Brother-in-law's retirement, right?" Asked Second Sister-in-law as she knitted.

"Yes." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

"How can this be hidden?" Third Sister-in-law also said.

After all, Fourth Brother-in-law will stay in the village in the future. It wasn't possible to conceal.

"Don't know how bad Fourth Sister-in-law is quarreling at home now. You know what kind of thoughts she has. Her eyes were like they grew on the top of her head. Always thinking about flying up the branch and turn into a phoenix one day. Now she fell and turned into a grass chicken." Second Sister-in-law chattered.

Naturally, there was a little bit of gloating in her tone.

Eldest Sister-in-law had just made a piece of close-fitting clothing for her son from the fabric the other had given her. She gently chided: "Don't say it like that. We are all one family. We gain nothing from Fourth Brother-in-law's retirement. I was initially thinking, if Fourth Brother-in-law gets promoted again, he can take care of the nephews of the old Zhou family in the future."

Second Sister-in-law heard these words and couldn't help but sigh: "True."

Of course, she had the same thought, even if her son was only three years old this year. If his fourth uncle was successful, her son would be cared for as his nephew, right?

It was also for such reason, Second Sister-in-law, who used to love nit-picking in front of the original owner, toned it down a lot over the years.

As for Third Sister-in-law, her mind was still wondering whether Lin Qing He can get some trotters for her post-natal confinement. And also the leftover fabric from making Da Wa brothers' clothes last time, which were used to make her daughter's coat. That was warm. Let's not forget the brown sugar left in the jar, it was also sent from there.

So on this matter, Third Sister-in-law would only mull over it in her mind and never say it out.

Only Second Sister-in-law was someone who couldn't hold herself back. After the chat broke off with the two sisters-in-law, she came out.

Like this, the news of Zhou Qing Bai's retirement and starting to work in the field was spread in the village. The village was small, and soon the leader of the team directed his grandson to call Zhou Qing Bai over.

Chapter 37: To not throw a fit, isn't possible

Not long after Zhou Qing Bai returned from the old Zhou's house and finished drinking the ginger soup cooked by his wife, he had to visit the team leader's house.

Lin Qing He didn't mind. She collected the bowl and rinsed it.

It goes without saying, she needed to made him drink the ginger soup again. Last night, the snow was that heavy, so how could drinking one bowl be enough.

So while he was in the old Zhou's house, she cooked some more.

This time it wasn't just Zhou Qing Bai. Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa have a share too, but she added a little brown sugar for them. Otherwise, the three kids wouldn't drink.

Lin Qing He drank it too.

In such cold weather, drinking some ginger soup warmed one's body.

Now that the coal stove was burning, it was very convenient to cook anything. She passed babysitting San Wa to Da Wa and Er Wa. She took out the potatoes and cut them.

For lunch, stewed potato and pork belly and a shrimp skin soup were enough.

The pork belly were the ones she bought from Mei Jie yesterday. This time she 'bought' a lot.

Three jins of pork belly and a few jins of pork ribs. If she uses it frugally, they can eat it for a while.

For example, this time when she stewed potatoes and pork belly, the pork belly was thinly cut. Although it looked like a lot, it was only a few bits of meat at best, and no more.

But if it is fried with lard, it will be delicious.

Shrimp soup was much simpler.

She had prepared all the ingredients. After checking the time, it was too early. There was a clock hanging at home for time checking. The original owner saved a lot of industrial coupons to buy it. It took three months' worth of Zhou Qing Bai's salary and allowance.

Now she was enjoying the benefit. Of course, it was inevitable to take over the reputation of a spendthrift woman.

Lin Qing He returned to the room to inspect her various materials. Fortunately, she had a hunch and knew that he would be back in these few days. The rice and flour in the house were full. The eggs jar too. It was enough for a while.

What satisfied Lin Qing He the most was the 3,000 yuan with the bundle of ticket coupons that Zhou Qing Bai brought back this time.

Next year, Zhou Qing Bai will be working. At that time, there will be food per headcount. A man as big as Zhou Qingbai will certainly be able to get ten work points. So she didn’t have to worry about spending any money.

She acquired enough household tools, so there was no need to go shopping in the county city.

So now with her remaining 200 yuan, all her family had a total of 3,200 yuan. This money must be saved!

Save it for when the restrictions are dropped, and see if she can do business.

Otherwise, when gold sprout everywhere and she didn't have the capital to do anything at that time, she'll really cry.

When Lin Qing He was making such plans, Mother Zhou came over.

Seeing Mother Zhou, Lin Qing He subconsciously made her face serious at once!

Tha's right, she can muddle it through with Zhou Qingbai. But not with Mother Zhou. There was only so much time the original owner spent with Zhou Qing Bai.

However, she lived in the same village as Mother Zhou. She was very clear about the original owner's temper.

"Fourth's wife, do you know that old Fourth has retired?" Mother Zhou cautiously approached the matter.

She really spoiled her daughter-in-law. If Lin Qing He was a bystander, she couldn't endure and let take out her mother-in-law's dignity.

But now she was the one with authority. and simply declared: "What does old madam want to say? Did you come to ridicule me? Then ridicule! Anyway, I can't stand this life anymore. It's a good time to prepare to pack up and go home!"

She didn't even call her 'mother'! Mother Zhou knew the seriousness of the matter and quickly interjected: "Fourth's wife, don’t be impulsive. Da Wa and his brothers are already this big. Can you bear to leave them all behind? Fourth already retired. And such a big man, he can still support you and the kids, right? I already urged him to come back and have a good talk with you. How you live in the past, is how you will live in the future. You don’t have to go to the field. Fourth alone is enough! "

This was the rough draft she made without giving Zhou Qing Bai a head up, before coming here.

"How I live in the past? Marrying him for so many years, I acted like a widow. Why I'm doing this? I believe you all know very well. But now he just came back empty-handed like this. How can I let this matter drop? No way! "Lin Qing He acted out.

Such an act of wickedness ah!. She really didn't want to throw a fit, but she must.

If she didn’t have a tantrum, she would have to go to the field. If she goes, it would be treated that it was a natural thing. It's what she supposed to do.

People ah, sometimes they have to be like this. Lazy people be diligent sometimes, and everyone will praise her. While diligent people be lazy occasionally, and everyone shakes their heads and never expected her to be such a person.

This is reality.

She didn't want to become the second kind, and she can't act like the second kind.

So she must take this opportunity now to let Father Zhou and Mother Zhou have the impression that they can celebrate if she didn't throw a fit and stay behind to take care of Zhou Qing Bai and her sons. Then they won't nag behind her back how she didn't go work in the field and dump it all on their son and feel it was fortunate that she was still willing to stay.

Of course, the most important thing was that this was in line with her personality.

Mother Zhou knew that she will definitely persist, and she repeatedly persuaded: "All one family, what is there to drop or not. Fourth is a good man. You have no loss from marrying him..."

"It's your old Zhou's family who have no loss. I, by myself, gave you, Zhou Family, three grandsons. Adding up the three can't even match one of me. I married over at a young age. He, Zhou Qing Bai come home for so many years doesn't even amount to a month. What is the difference between me and a widow? Who is on the losing end here! "Lin Qing He interrupted her and refuted.

Mother Zhou quickly responded: "Mother doesn't mean that. Now Fourth has retired, he will never let you suffer. Da Wa's Mother, don't do impulsive things!"

"Not let me suffer. I 'm nearly suffering to death. This isn't suffering? He stepped down now, how can I still have face in the village? The villagers must be secretly laughing at me. Not mentioning the villagers, just my Second Sister-in-law only. She must have gloated in delight a lot. Who knows, how she'll pay attention to me behind my back! "Lin Qing He's face flushed with embarrassment and uttered.

"No, she won't. Although your Second Sister-in-law has a nit-picking personality, she doesn't dare to do it to you," Mother Zhou denied quickly.

After all, this fourth daughter-in-law was also a strong character. She never let Second's wife profit.

"What doesn’t dare? She doesn't dare only because of looking at Da Wa's Father's face. She's thinking about whether her son will be able to get some benefits in the future, so she doesn't dare. Now he has retired, she won't be polite "Lin Qing He said, and then turned the topic back:" Old madam, you don't need to persuade me. I will not easily settle this matter with Zhou Qing Bai! "

"Fourth got a wound. Please let him nurse it well sick and leave any illness root." Mother Zhou hurried coaxed.

Lin Qing He heard these words and immediately spat out a vicious sentence: "None of my damn business!"

Chapter 38: Freaking out

Zhou Qing Bai, who returned at an unknown time, had clearly heard an earful from the door: "..."

He didn't even know that his wife had this ability to say one thing and mean another.

It was obvious that she was afraid he would get cold and be hungry. Forget last night, as she didn’t know what happened and looked after him. But this morning, he showed his card and she still gave him a bowl after he got back from old Zhou ’s house. His three sons also received a share.

But toward his mother, it was this ruthless appearance.

She got two faces?/p>

He really didn't understand his wife.

Inside, Mother Zhou choked. Her mind said, 'this is your man, how is it not your business?'. But she knew she was angry now and no words can reach her. What's more, she can only accede instead of going against her. Otherwise, once old Fourth return, life would be up-ended.

"Father, hold me!" At this time, San Wa's voice sounded outside the door.

The little guy wandered out to see his father, and directly headed over to hug his leg as he asked.

Zhou Qing Bai picked up San Wa. At this time, Mother Zhou came out of the room.

"Mother, go back. There's no problem here." Holding San Wa, Zhou Qing Bai conveyed.

Mother Zhou was filled with worry. Looking at her youngest son, whose wife was about to run, she urged, "Old Fourth, come home with mum for a bit."

Zhou Qing Bai followed her the door, carrying San Wa. Mother Zhou whispered: "Old Fourth, you heard it just outside the door, right? You need to have a good talk your wife, understood? If you can't convince her to stay, then you really need to take care of Da Wa and his brothers by yourself."

Even if her son divorced like this, it would never be a problem to find another. But the main point was that it wasn't possible now. With three sons, how can he get married again? Marry one back to abuse her three grandsons?

Although Fourth's wife was like that, it was better than a stepmother, no matter how unreasonable the biological mother was.

Without waiting for her son to speak, Mother Zhou continued: "Go back and talk with your wife. Just promise her that she didn't have to work in the field. How she lived before is how it'll be in the future. It's enough that she can take care of your family. Next year, Da Wa will be able to gather pigweed to earn work points. The household putting in the effort can get headcount share, so even without her going to the field, you can still live well! "

Zhou Qing Bai nodded seriously: "I'll listen to Mother. I will explain it clearly to her."

He seemed to understand why his wife talked to his mother like that.

Of course, he wouldn't be so stupid to say it. He knew everything about earning work points. He won't make the living conditions at home become bad.

Only when she saw him agreed, did Mother Zhou go back. It just she was still worried.

At home, Lin Qing He acted like nothing happened. Seeing that it wasn't ten o'clock yet, she directed at Zhou Qing Bai: "I heard Mother said you have injuries. Come in and let me see."

As she said this, she took San Wa into her embrace.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her and said, "It's no big deal."

Lin Qing He just stared at him. Last night she was too shy. Now she can almost calmly face him. Her adaptability was very strong, especially when her commotion with Mother Zhou was witnessed by him. She felt that she could take the plunge

Human ah, as long as they were willing to take the plunge, anything was possible.

Zhou Qing Bai saw that she won't accept any objection, he had no choice but to enter and take off his clothes to show her. Lin Qing He was a little embarrassed, but when she saw the scar on his wound, she couldn't help but feel heartache.

"Quickly put on your clothes, lie down on the Kang at once." Lin Qing He ordered.

Zhou Qing Bai obediently put on his clothes. The weather was still quite cold. He uttered: "Are there house chores left to do?"

"Yes." Lin Qing He nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai watched at her, obviously waiting for her instructions.

"Obediently, lie on the Kang for me, and completely nurse your wounds. We'll talk after that " Said Lin Qing He.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and persisted, "The injuries on my body are fine."

"It's just fine. It doesn't mean it's completely healed. If you want to work, there's enough for you next year. And it'll be all done by you. Now quickly lie down. My temper isn't good, so don't add fire to it." Lin Qing He frowned.

What fine? She can feel the ache just by looking at it!

Zhou Qing Bai saw that she was really angry, he felt quite helpless. That easy to get angry. Resigned, he turned around to return to the kids' kang.

Lin Qing He placed San Wa with him and let him watch over him. Then she went to heat up the Kang.

At this moment, Da Wa and Er Wa returned from the outside. These two brothers had gone out and flaunted the fact that their father came back. It made them more euphoric than getting new clothes to wear.

"Your father risked coming back through the snowstorm last night. He's not feeling too well, you guys go to the Kang and talk with him." Lin Qing He suggested.

Da Wa and Er Wa held high expectation and awe toward their father, Zhou Qing Bai. So hearing their mother say so, they all went.

Zhou Qing Bai saw his two elder sons coming in, he gestured for them to come over with his eyes.

Da Wa and Er Wa scrambled over and watched at him.

Da Wa revealed: "Mother said Father is sick. Then, Father, you need to rest more."

"En. Last time San Wa was sick, Mother had to take care of him for the whole night without sleeping," Er Wa nodded.

San Wa had a cold just a few days ago. Lin Qing He had taken a lot of caution since she came, but he still caught a cold. That night she really didn’t sleep for the whole night and took care of him. Da Wa and Er Wa only knew about it the next day.

Zhou Qing Bai knew that it was not easy for his wife to take care of their three sons, but he thought when the kids get sick, she'll keep watch for one night.

"Father not leaving?" Da Wa's eyes shone.

Er Wa couldn't help looking expectantly at him.

Just not their little friends mentioned it. They heard the adults say their father won't leave anymore and will stay in the village.

"Not leaving." Zhou Qing Bai affirmed.

"That's great!" Da Wa and Er Wa were excited.

Naturally, children won't think too much. Their minds were very simple. They want their father to stay at home. But they don't know that if their father stays at home, there will be no source of income for the family.

Outside, Lin Qing He was thinking of making soup to nourish Zhou Qing Bai when she heard laughter from the room.

Although the relationship between father and son will worsen in the future, the three little men in the family have natural worship for their father so far.

After all, he was so tall and so big. He looked very strong and better than the fathers of other children in the village. So they were happy to recognize him.

Lin Qing He cooked stewed seaweed ribs soup in the casserole pot. After all, she ‘knew’ he still had injuries on his body. She must express that.

Then, she made stewed pork belly with potatoes and shrimp skin soup. The pork rib soup was specially made for villains' father. She and the children can have shrimp skin soup.

At 11 o'clock around noon, her family can eat.

The patient's soup was for Zhou Qing Bai to drink alone. Neither Da Wa nor Er Wa had the intention of wanting it. They expressed that they were fine with drinking shrimp soup.

Zhou Qing Bai darted a glance at Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He explained: "Their father is unwell, so needs nourishment. Both of our boys are filial and will not fight with their father."

Chapter 39: You're in charge of the household

These words made Da Wa puff out his little chest and got Er Wa to stop drooling and his eyes shone instead.

But Zhou Qing Bai persisted on dividing the ribs between the mother and sons, and he drank the soup.

Da Wa and Er Wa's expression displayed how touched they were.

Father was reluctant to eat it and gave it to them!

Lin Qing He: ... you really know how to dote them.

This soup's rib meat was simply heavenly!

Still, she accepted his goodwill. She shot him a glance. Zhou Qing Bai was also watching her.

"Quickly eat it. Once you finish, go to rest on the kang. The weather is pretty cold." Lin Qing He pretended to not mind and look away.

After the whole family ate, Zhou Qing Bai was about to clean up the tableware, but Lin Qing He passed San Wa to him. She cleaned it up herself.

It was still that phrase. There were so many days to work in the future, no need to be anxious about this moment.

However, it was obvious that Zhou Qing Bai was someone who couldn't sit still. He couldn't stand it if he were to rest all day. After taking a nap, he went to sort the backyard.

Seeing that he really didn't want to lie down, Lin Qing He decided not to stop him.

In the afternoon, Mother Zhou came again. Lin Qing He had already thrown a tantrum when required. So naturally, she couldn’t stay being in the right and not forgive. She declared, “I can stay. But if I hear you guys ever pick on me, then I will pack up and leave immediately! "

Mother Zhou was in a bad mood today. Father Zhou was also in a low mood at home. Of course, Father Zhou didn’t think Lin Qing He would leave. He was down cause of his son's retirement. But after listening to his wife saying that his son was injured, he couldn't care about that anymore. He instantly asked Mother Zhou to bring some money over.

Mother Zhou had yet to take out the money when she heard her talk. She quickly reacted: "You can rest assured. You have separated off now, meaning were two families. How you live here, old Zhou Family won't intervene. No one will say you are in the wrong! ”

"Judging by the injury on Da Wa's Father, if it's not properly maintained, it will probably leave a root of a recurring illness. I don't want to be widowed while I'm still young. And in the future, I'll need to boil medicine and serve him. Can you look around and see if anyone wants to sell chickens? If there is, help me buy two.” Lin Qing He said. And then with a resentful face: “I don’t know what sin I committed in my last life. This life, I have to follow this kind of man. First, serve his sons, now wait on him. I'm born with a hard life! "

Although she was listening to her complaints, the stone pressing in Mother Zhou's heart was put down.

Let her complain if she complains. In the end, she was still willing to catch chickens to nourish her son. Wasn't this good?

"But I don't want old Zhou's family's. Now Third Sister-in-law is about to give birth. Don't say that she can't even eat chicken during her post-natal confinement as it will be eaten by my family." Lin Qing He pointed out.

Mother Zhou initially wanted to catch two from her family. Old Zhou family had eight big egg-laying hens. At this time, the chickens were raised per headcount, and one chicken per two-person.

Old Zhou family, including grandchildren, had a total of 17 people. So they can raise eight chickens.

Eight chickens seem a lot, but in fact, they were not enough to eat. And the eggs should be kept for selling to buy salt and the like.

Therefore, eggs were precious to the old Zhou family, who lived so prudently.

Mother Zhou, who planned to harden her heart to catch two old hen at first, threw it out of her mind after hearing Lin Qing He said that.

Thankfully, Mother Zhou was very popular in the village. It was not a big deal to buy two hens. She quickly returned with two tied-up old hens.

In order to not cause her character to fall apart, Lin Qing He didn't give Mother Zhou a penny. Zhou Mu didn't even say a word.

Because she knew that these two chickens were just used to nourish her youngest son's body. And her three grandsons could eat it too. As for Lin Qing He, she was only one person. How much can she eat if she did eat?

She secretly took two hundred yuans out of her pocket again, which were all in a big bundle of ten yuans.

"What are you doing?" Lin Qing He froze before uttering.

"We saved this from the time when Fourth sent it over. After building two rooms for Eldest and Second, only this much was left. Please keep it. Later, when Da Wa and his brothers grow up, they'll need to spend money everywhere.” Although Mother Zhou was reluctant, she still took out this small fortune of two hundred yuan.

During the time, when Fourth's wife was separating off, they decided use Zhou Qing Bai's remaining money to build single rooms for the other three, so she can block their mouths.

At that time, the bricks and tiles were much cheaper than now. The starting price of one square meter was four or five yuan then. And it wasn't big. Lin Qing He’s two single rooms and a hall was only 50 square meters. No labor cost was spent then. Father Zhou had called people including the Zhou brothers to help, so it didn't cost much.

But now it was almost ten yuans per square meter, which was more than doubled. It wasn't possible to build a spacious brick house without one to two thousand.

At that time, only after using Zhou Qing Bai's money and let the other three have their own single room, did they have no objection.

This was what is left now.

The two old couples still have their own retirement fund, which they won't touch no matter what.

Other benefits have been claimed by Lin Qing He. So this two hundred yuan, Lin Qing He decided to leave it.

"If Da Wa's father knew I took both of you old people's money, he'll have a big argument with me." Lin Qing He came up with this.

"This was originally earned by old Fourth. I was keeping it for him back in those years. Now he's back, the money should naturally be returned to him. No one can say anything. These two chickens were also bought with this money." Mother Zhou pressed on.

Lin Qing He have no intention of accepting it. But Mother Zhou insisted on giving it to her, so she hesitated a little and then received it. She promised, "I won't take it back to my maternal family. I will keep it for our living expenses."

Mother Zhou was satisfied with her statement. She wanted to advise a few other things like living more prudently and don't be act so extravagantly. She estimated that she wouldn't listen, so she made no comment.

When Mother Zhou went back, she told her other daughters-in-law that Fourth's wife paid the chickens.

She couldn't hide the fact that she helped catch the chickens. It would be better to say it openly.

Eldest Sister Zhou and Third Sister-in-law said nothing. Actually, the two of them were a little relieved, especially Third Sister-in-law. She roughly calculated the baby was to be born next month. The family could only give one chicken for her to supplement her body. If it was gifted to Fourth Brother-in-law's house, she was most likely going to eat some eggs.

Eldest Sister-in-law was the same. She was due to give birth in March next year. She also wanted to keep the chickens for nourishment.

Second Sister-in-law pouted. Her mind wondered how much money the old madam shelled ut to Fourth's family!

She kept it locked in her heart, not daring to say it out loud. The old madam can really tolerate Fourth's wife. As for them, the old madam was so strict.

At Lin Qing He's side, she went to the backyard at once to confess to Zhou Qing Bai.

"I didn't want to accept old madam's money at the start but judging by her appearance if I didn't take it, who knows what she would think in her mind. I was thinking about how the future would be long, so I collected the money." Lin Qing He admitted.

Zhou Qing Bai was setting up a chicken shed. Responding to her, he looked at her and said, "You're in charge of the household."

Chapter 40: Sesame Stewed Chicken

From his serious attitude, Lin Qing He saw he really had no objection.

"There's no rush in making the chicken shed. When you're ready, come over and kill the chicken. It's really delicious to stew chicken until the evening." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded: "Leave it to me."

After finishing the work in his hand, he came to the front yard to kill the chicken. It was perfect to pass this work to him.

Lin Qing He boiled the water for him to remove the feathers. She lit the stove. A casserole pot was the best for stewing chicken. Starting now and stew until around 7pm in the evening, it'll be so soft and tender.

There weren't any special ingredients for the stewed chicken, just a handful of sesame seeds. No red dates were thrown in.

The sesame stewed chicken was very flavorful and nourishing. Perfect for Zhou Qing Bai's current state.

"Have some apple." Lin Qing He scooped hot water for him to wash his hands, and then grabbed an apple for him.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at her.

"What are you looking at?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Nothing." Zhou Qing Bai took the apple and cut out half for her to eat.

Although Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll, she was satisfied in her heart. This man was selfless. She accepted it as she spoke, "This is for you, the patient. I will only eat this time for you."

"No need to be like," Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He knew what he meant and was too lazy to bother with him. It was no wonder that this tough-acting man would be maltreated by the original owner into going to the woods during the cold weather and carry with firewood. He didn't know how to be lazy when he was injured.

She turned around and returned to the room, so she didn't catch Zhou Qing Bai's soften gaze falling on her.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa were all up in the room, but the brothers were lolling on the kang, unwilling to get down as it was very warm.

"Mother!" Seeing Lin Qing He walked in munching on an apple, all three's eyes lit up.

"Once you get down and wears clothes, I'll give you each an apple." Lin Qing He declared.

"This apple isn't as big as before. Nor as sweet as before." Da Wa pointed out as he dressed.

"That's right." Er Wa bobbed his head.

"So what? The previous ones were bought in the county city, and these were bought from the community's supply and demand cooperative." Lin Qinghe bit into the apple and directed San Wa to dress by himself and replied.

There were apples as big as her space's one sold in the county city, but the quantity was too small to buy. As long as there was a source and she had been to the city, she didn't have to worry.

The apples at home were not big, as they were locally produced. The taste was also not as good as the ones she took out of her space.

Da Wa and Er Wa finished dressing. Each went to get an apple to eat. San Wa imperfectly wore his clothes but still, Lin Qing He didn't fix it for him. After more practice, he'll be able to. It'll be fine as long as he was bundled up.

San Wa's apple was turned into apple puree by Lin Qing He. The little guy had a great appetite and was able to eat it all.

Probably because of eating solidly and being in good health, his fever quickly receded the other day.

Da Wa and Er Wa knew that their father was in the backyard, and they all ran over there.

They helped with fetching things. the brothers were happily busied away.

Lin Qing He also passed San Wa to them. Seeing the time, she prepared for dinner.

Because there was also chicken for tonight, Lin Qing He made it relatively simple. She made dumplings with half a jin of pork belly. Tonight, just dumplings were enough. Simple and delicious.

After simmering on the coal stove for an hour, the aromatic smell of chicken broth came out.

The three brothers smelled it and went to stand watch in front of the coal stove. Lin Qing He didn't pay any mind to them either.

Got to say, she hadn't made any chicken dishes for them to eat ever since she arrived here. Only one yuan for a chicken. Any farmer family wasn't willing to sell it, because it was necessary to keep eggs, which was one of the few protein ingredients the farmer family had.

Lin Qing He did not chance upon any when she went to the county city.

So she hadn't stewed chicken them until now. It was normal to be greedy now.

Zhou Qing Bai worked agilely. In a day, the chicken shed at home looked very proper. Their family can raise three chickens.

It was also said that if there are no more than ten people in the family, such as nine people, then five chickens can be raised. But if it was eleven people, still only five chickens can be raised.

So ten was the dividing line for rounding down.

"Do you want to raise pigs at home?" Lin Qing He looked at the still empty yard and asked.

"Can we?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her with some surprise.

He knew she loved the cleanliness and this was a virtue. He also liked that his home was clean. That's why she didn’t even raise chickens before.

This time she permitted him to build a chicken shed, had him shocked. He thought she was also willing to raise pigs.

"Yes. However, you are responsible for cleaning up." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay!" Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He spoke no more.

This year the pig raised wasn't owned by them. They had to apply with the team. Although it was raised at their home, it was owned by the team. So not private property. There will be work points though, especially for well-raised pigs. The work points can be worth half an adult.

This was a good way of generating income.

In particular, their feces. It can also be exchanged into work points. Of course, their vegetable garden in the backyard also needed it.

Zhou Qing Bai also had plans of raising pigs. He knew she loved cleanliness and did not intend to raise it at home in the beginning. He was going to set up a pig shed over at the production team to keep pigs. He won't raise too much, just two.

It was going to be inconvenient to take care of it. Now that she agreed to raise it at home, he was delighted.

"Now it can't be the same as before. Can't even eat well, so why care about the smell." Lin Qing He explained like this.

If his wife had such feelings in the past, he wouldn't necessarily keep it at heart. But for some reason, now his wife said it like this, he felt bad.

He felt that he did not let her live a good life.

"How about raising it the outside?" Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He knew what he meant when she heard these words. With a 'are you a fool?' look, she stared at him: "With such a large backyard, you raise it outside? And also, can you be at ease when raising it the outside? If someone with bad intention, spiked their food, a whole year's effort will be wasted."

Then she continued: "I'm just saying it. You don't have to take it seriously. However, I won't clean up the pig's nest for you. You have to keep this in mind."

When she was a child, she did a lot of farm work with her grandma. Although she can do it, she was sick of it. It wasn't a matter of being dramatic. Whoever done it, knows.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

They had dumplings soup for dinner. The whole family was content.

After eating, Zhou Qing Bai went out. Lin Qing He knew that he going to discuss raising piglets. No need to govern him.

They had dinner early, at four o'clock. So around six thirty, Lin Qing He brought out the chicken broth for the father and sons to drink.

The chicken soup stewed with sesame seeds was very fragrant. Lin Qing He decided a bit of soup was enough for her. However, Zhou Qing Bai stuffed a chicken leg over. She changed it to two chicken wings. The chicken leg was divided between the three boys.

As for the rest, it was Zhou Qingbai's responsibility to demolish it.

Chapter 41: Brothers helping out

The whole family was content after the meal.

Then they brushed my teeth, wash their face, hands, and feet before getting into the land to sleep.

"You sleep by yourself. I'll sleep with the three boys." Lin Qing He said and brought her sons back into the room.

Zhou Qing Bai watched her slim back depart with a pursed lip. He hadn't care this morning, but only after a day of effort, he pondered if he agreed too early?

Lying in the warm blanket, Zhou Qing Bai was a bit unable to sleep. This day was a bit different from what he expected before he returned.

He thought she would make a lot of ruckuses, but she didn't.

Not only did she not, but she had also taken care of the food aspect well. The food was particularly good.

He never knew her culinary skills were so good. Although she would cook when he returned previously, she only gave him a bowl of noodles for the whole day. Nothing else.

Don't know if he was overthinking, but she seemed enthusiastic about him returning home.

At this time, the sound of children's playing transmitted from the next room. And also her peals of laughter. Zhou Qing Bai's expression eased. He believed that even though she was a little angry, she probably wasn't repulsed by him.

Cluelessly to the man's pondering in the next room, Lin Qing He played with her three sons for a while and then dozed off with them.

Sleeping early at night, she would wake up early in the morning without anyone waking her. It's just that, the bed was too warm, she doesn't want to get out.

But the thought of a wounded next door needed nutrition bugged her. Last night's chicken soup should have been long digested and such a big guy, his appetite was really large.

So Lin Qing He got up. Now it was only about 6:30. When she got up, she found him just returning from the outside. It seems like he had gone out for a morning jog.

"Gone for a run?" After a pause, Lin Qing He enquired.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her: "Go to sleep some more. I will make breakfast."

"No need. If you don't want to rest, go fix up a pig shed. The earlier its built, the earlier we can pick up piglets." Lin Qinghe said.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded, then went to work in the backyard, Lin Qing He cooked millet porridge, and a plate of cold fungus as a side dish, which was soaked last night. Perfect to eat today.

It was almost time, so she roused up the three boys. She poured hot water out for them to wash their faces and applied the vanishing cream on them before coming out.

She fried five sunny sides up eggs, one per person. This one should be eaten while it is hot, otherwise, it won't be tasty.

Zhou Qing Bai said nothing about her using oil to fried eggs. After eating a simple and nutritious breakfast, Zhou Qing Bai continued to work in the backyard. Today he can complete the pig shed.

Lin Qing He said to Da Wa: "Go call your Eldest Uncle, Second Uncle and Third Uncle to come and help your father."

Zhou Qing Bai insisted there was no need. Lin Qing He brushed it off: "You still have injuries. It's no deal to call them to help. In two days, I plan to make buns. I'll give them a few then."

With this, Zhou Qing Bai had nothing to say.

The three Zhou brothers came over. There was a lot of friction between the women, but there was not so much between the brothers.

Naturally, they would come over to give a hand especially now that Zhou Qing Bai, this younger brother who needs help.

Moreover, the single room they live in now used the allowance that Zhou Qing Bai had previously sent home, otherwise everyone would have to squeeze together.

Especially since a single room needed a lot of money now. It used to be cheaper when they hadn't had enough to eat, so they have benefited a lot.

Many people in the village currently had their first branch, second branch, and third branch stuffed into one room. Normally, their days were lively and noisy, and a lot of siblings turned against each other.

Because of the contrast, even Second Sister-in-law's mind felt comforted. At least it was one family in one room for them.

The few brothers came to help, so Lin Qing He had them stay for lunch.

Lunch was boiled sweet potatoes. Although the main dish was a little simpler, the side dishes were still okay. A bowl fried egg and shredded potatoes, a plate of stewed pork belly with starch noodles, stewed ribs and mushrooms, and a pot of seaweed rib soup.

Even Second Brother and Third Brother were extremely satisfied with their food. They concluded that they haven't worked for nothing today.

Eldest Brother was kind-hearted, said repeatedly: "We're brothers. No need to treat us like this! It's only a small matter."

"It's okay. Eldest Brother, eat ba." Lin Qing He responded.

Eldest Brother was a little worried about the Fourth's family's living condition. How much money was required to eat like this?

While Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. The gaze toward his wife had a hint of appreciation. Lin Qing He secretly shot a glare at him- What are you looking at? Eat!

They came to work, of course, she had to make some food. Do they think she was so petty?

She ignored him and busied away feeding San Wa.

This meal was contained some careful planning. Although every dish seems to have meat, the actual amount put in wasn't much. She only put four eggs in the pot of fried egg and potatoes. It was fried with lard, making it delicious. The plate of stewed pork belly with starch noodles had at most three jin. Stewed pork ribs and mushrooms, and seaweed ribs soup was made with one portion of pork ribs.

With this, it looked like the oil content was sufficient.

At least the three Zhou brothers were very satisfied. It was adequate for Zhou Qing Bai and the children.

Because the three Zhou brothers came over to help, the pig shed was built in a day. In the evening, Lin Qing He did not keep the three for dinner. She settled it by giving three apples each to bring home.

"Sent you away with only three apples?" Once Second Brother returned, Second Sister-in-law's response was dissatisfaction.

After a day of work, there wasn't any brown sugar. Just apples? Was this how you send someone away?

"Noon meal was pretty good." Second Brother didn't say anything. After all, the meal at noon was enough compensation.

And because the three brothers went over, how much work can each one do? With Fourth's wife's temperament, to not create trouble this time and still cook these dishes, Second Brother felt it was worth it.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had no comment after learning about the lunch. They were delighted about the apples as both of them were pregnant with their children.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were relieved. From the look of it, the youngest son's wife can be considered to be settling down and will no longer act up.

"Fortunately, we gave her two hundred yuans, otherwise she wouldn't calm down so quickly," Mother Zhou remarked.

"Don't talk about this. As long as they can live well, it's enough. Since Fourth's family will raise pigs, their future won't be bad." Father Zhou said.

Mother Zhou sighed, but said nothing.

She just hoped that Fourth's wife can be more prudent with their living style.

Not even two days, Fourth's family got Da Wa and Er Wa to deliver eight buns.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou each got one. While the other three families had two. It was filled with pork, fungus, and mushrooms. So tasty that one can nearly swallow their tongue.

Chapter 42: Got misled

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law remarked that Fourth Sister-in-law was too polite. Between brothers, there was no need for so many gifts.

This move of Lin Qing He had shut Second Sister-in-law up as she had murmured the other day about her dissatisfaction with the three apples.

Now she got face slapped. Lin Qing He sent two buns, which wasn't a light gift.

"Once Fourth Brother-in-law retired, she knows how to behave. However, her life is soon going to go bad, why pretend to be a big bad wolf (like from red riding hood?)! Using buns for human relations!" At night, Second Sister-in-law grumbled to her Second Brother.

"If there is anything they need help with in the future, I'll still go." Second Brother couldn't care less about the women's thoughts as he indulged in the aftertaste.

This bun was so delicious that he can have a good dream at night.

"I had thought when Fourth Brother-in-law retired, she will cause a lot of trouble. But there's nothing at all. Say, how much much money did Fourth Brother-in-law bring back?" asked Second Sister-in-law.

"It doesn't matter how much money he brings back, it got nothing to do with us," Second Brother stated.

Second Sister-in-law shoved him: "I'm not eyeing it. I just want to ask. Wonder if there are five hundred?"

"Five hundred? You think too much. The last guy in the outer village who retired only got three hundred." Second Brother pointed out.

"Doesn't Fourth Brother-in-law often gain merits? So they can give him more?" Second Sister-in-law said.

"I say you shouldn't care about these things. I believe no amount of money is not enough for Fourth's wife to waste." Second Brother waved his hand.

Even though he was satisfied with the lunch from two days back, he was even more satisfied with today's two big white buns. But still, no matter how you look at it, Fourth's wife doesn't know how to live.

"And no matter how much money old Fourth brings back, with a swoop of a shopping trip, there'll be no income in the future." Second Brother declared.

Hearing this, Second Sister-in-law finally dropped it. This was indeed true. The old saying was right. A mountain of treasure at home can't beat daily entry of penny. With Lin Qing He's prodigal nature, how much was enough for her?

Even if a lot of money was brought back this time, it certainly wasn't enough to use.

"She used to love cleanliness so much and disdain this and that. Now, isn't she raising pigs in the backyard?" Second Sister gloated in delight.

It wasn't easy to tidy up after two piglets. It was physically taxing. And also stunk like hell.

In the future, arrogant Lin Qing He had to face the pressure of real life, which caused Second Sister-in-law to have a thrilling feeling of trampling down the phoenix.

Third Sister-in-law was pretty far along with her pregnancy, so she didn't go out. Eldest Sister-in-law came over.

Although their relationship wasn't great in the past, she was still her sister-in-law. So Eldest Sister-in-law came over to persuade her, telling her that with family, there's no need to be polite. If they need help with something, it was fine to just let them know in the future. She doesn't have to make these resource-consuming food.

Lin Qing He's impression of Eldest Sister-in-law was still pretty good. As she was an understanding person, naturally Lin Qing He was willing to get closer to her.

Third Sister-in-law was also the same. Among the sisters-in-law, it was only Second Sister-in-law she doesn't want to interact with.

"I promised Mother that I would get Third Sister-in-law two pig's trotters for breastfeeding during her post-natal confinement. When Eldest Sister-in-law gives birth, I will also grab two for you to stewed with peanuts." Staring at Eldest Sister-in-law's obvious baby bump, Lin Qing He said.

"Then I won't be shy with you." At these words, Eldest Sister-in-law's heart moved and felt Fourth's wife was very nice.

"During this stage, you should eat more apples, Eldest Sister-in-law. Don't be reluctant to. Wait for when the baby is born, then you'll be delighted." Lin Qing He advised.

"What do you say this?" Eldest Sister-in-law paused.

"Look at my boys. How do they look like? Pretty, right?." Lin Qing He said while knitting the sweater.

This sweater was for Zhou Qing Bai. He doesn't have a lot of clothes. She had to step up the pace for him. This weather was really chilling to the bones.

Fortunately, she got Zhou Dong to bring so much firewood, otherwise, the Kang doesn't have enough to burn.

"Da Wa and his brothers are really pretty." Eldest Sister-in-law couldn't help but say. This was not flattery.

Zhou Qing Bai grew up quite well. He was tall and handsome, let alone Lin Qing He. She was a flower within and outside the village when she was still at her maternal home. And it hadn’t changed much since she was married. Going out now, and say she was unmarried, people would believe it.

Don’t know if she was seeing things, but Eldest Sister-in-law felt Fourth's wife had become more good-looking. Especially in recent days. She can’t pinpoint which part looks good. It was just a feeling.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa all picked up their parents' best features. It can be said that they couldn't find such good-looking brothers out of the whole village.

And because of this, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou extremely doted on them.

Especially now that Fourth's wife gave them special care. All of them look so handsome, her eyes could drool.

"Pretty is right. Then do you know what I ate when I was pregnant with them?" Lin Qing He said.

"What did you eat?" Eldest Sister reacted.

"The thing that I have eaten the most was this apple. One a day. Buy more after finishing it. That's why the brothers are born with very good skin. Immunity system. This immunity system is their physical fitness. It's also very good. The brothers rarely catch a cold or fever." Lin Qing He explained.

"This cost a lot." Eldest Sister-in-law heard the words, exclaimed.

"It does. But why do we work so diligently in our life? It's all for the sake of the children. Can we possibly let our children lose at the starting line? At this time, one person eats, two people get nourished. And you serve the whole family. Now, what's wrong with you eating some apples while pregnant?" Lin Qing He continued.

Now that she mentioned, the words spun around Eldest Sister-in-law's mind. How difficult pregnancy is? Even if the people in this era are strong, they basically do not take this matter seriously. But if they can, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of this time to live a good life?

But Sister Zhou didn't have the courage to spend her money. She felt pained for every penny she spent and couldn't spend so much money on food like she did without blinking.

"Apple doesn't cost much money. One coin can buy a lot back. You have worked hard for so long. It's no problem to give yourself a treat." Lin Qing He coaxed: "You can go back and explain to Third Sister-in-law about eating more apples during pregnancy."

She had said what needed to be said. As for whether she listened or not, it was up to them.

After Eldest Sister-in-law went back, Mother Zhou came over and asked her: "Did you tell the Fourth's wife?"

Elder Sister-in-law had been instructed by Mother Zhou to go over. Zhou Mu felt that if she went over, she would definitely annoy Fourth's wife. So she could only send Eldest Sister-in-law.

"Mother, don't worry. Fourth Sister-in-law knows." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

"If she had kept it in mind, would I have to worry about it? Now that old Fourth has retired, there's no income at home. If she keeps eating like this, how can it be possible?" Mother Zhou lamented.

Chapter 43: Stick to her when there's nothing to do

"I had told Fourth Sister-in-law. Fourth Sister-in-law said she understood and won't do it anymore." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

Of course, Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say it she felt that Lin Qing He was giving her a perfunctory response. As a sister-in-law, she couldn't really teach her how to manage the family. She said what was need to be said and can't overstep with her persuasion

After Mother Zhou departed, Eldest Sister-in-law went over to Third Sister-in-law and discuss the matter of buying apples to eat. Should they group together to buy it?

Once Third Sister-in-law heard about Lin Qing He's personal experience and recalled how cute the brothers, she agreed without a second thought.

So the two of them threw in five dimes each. When they gathered the fund, they asked Eldest Brother to buy a bag of apples. The two equally split it.

Once Mother Zhou found out, she grumbled. Why did they buy this thing back? It's not like there's not enough to eat.

Brother Zhou didn't think too much. He smiled and said, "They heard from Fourth Sister-in-law that eating apples is good for the baby in her belly. She used to frequently eat it when had the boys. Now they grew up wonderfully right?"

As soon as she heard it, Mother Zhou almost missed and broke the eggs she had just took out to fry for tonight.

She sent Eldest's wife over to dissuade Fourth's wife. But not only did she fail, she and Third's wife got misled by Fourth's wife!

Does eating apples really let them become like Da Wa and his brothers? Don't think she doesn't know, when Fourth's wife was pregnant with Da Wa, she was gluttonous. She ate everything, so how can it just be apples?

It just happened that Mother Zhou couldn't say that. What can she say? Her two daughters-in-law were pregnant, so they weren't allowed to eat some apples?

They didn't come to her for money and used their own private fund.

Since this year's harvest was good, she gave each family two yuans pocket money, so they did not come to ask her for money.

The truth, Lin Qing He wasn't pulling their legs with the matter of eating apples during pregnancy. This was the best fruit during pregnancy, as it was nutritional for both the baby and mother.

What's more, it wasn't expensive, why can't they eat it?

A yuan can buy a bag-full back.

When the original owner was pregnant with the boys, she really liked eating apples. Not just apples, but everything else she could buy.

Because of the fear of giving birth would damage the mother's body, the original owner went all out.

It was for this reason, that the boys' had more nourishment in the mother's body than their peers of the same age.

They were indeed very white and tender when they were just born. Not wrinkled at all.

According to memory, Da Wa was born at about seven jins. Both Er Wa and San Wa were approximately six jins. These were very proper weights.

Many children in the village were born with around five jins. More than six jins were very few, so these quite adequate.

Lin Qing He doesn't care what the old Zhou family thinks. She was busy knitting a sweater for Zhou Qing Bai.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, he couldn't stay idle. Today he went out with the leader to bring back the piggies.

Lin Qing He saw that he could not sit still and didn't bother with him. But she still stewed a rib soup for him to drink. As for the other things, she would not interfere too much.

At noon, Zhou Qing Bai brought two little piglets back.

The two little piglets were warmly welcomed by the three boys as soon as they got home. All three huddled over to touch and pet.

Zhou Qing Bai was clearly in a good mood.

After lunch, he scrubbed the pot to cook pig food. It was still small, so not much to cook. When it gets bigger later, the portion will increase a lot. It'll be really busy at that time.

"Next year plant some more in the backyards." Zhou Qing Bai just told her.

"Fine, you manage it accordingly." Lin Qing He responded, and then compared the sweater in her hand with his body. Although she used visual inspection, she felt that her craft was great after the comparison. After a look, there was basically no discrepancy. It'll definitely fit.

Zhou Qing Bai's gaze toward her was soft. In the past few days, he really felt that his wife's impression was completely different from what she had given him in the past.

Whether she was willing to live with him, he could still tell.

These few days, she was meticulous about caring for him. She definitely held a spot for him in her heart.

Unknown to Lin Qing He, knitting a sweater made him have such a beautiful misunderstanding. As soon as she finished comparing, she looked up and found him staring at her. His eyes were very focused. Instantly she coughed in embarrassment and shifted the topic. "It's great that it's fit. You can busy away. "

"Are there any more chores to do at home?" Zhou Qing Bai didn't budge and remained looking at her.

He didn't understand that his wife had become a bit shy at the sight of him, but that didn't prevent him from watching his wife more.

He did think she was pretty before. But now, when he looked at her, he felt his wife was really attractive.

She looked white and tender. When she spoke, it was gentle. Even the educated urban youths in the countryside weren't as pretty as his wife.

Lin Qing He pondered, what's wrong with this man? When he first came back, it was neither cold or warm treatment. Starting from two days back, she kept feeling that once he was idle, he will come and stick to her?

"There's nothing to do. This winter is days of winter isolation." Lin Qing He rummaged through her mind. There was really nothing to do at home and answered.

Zhou Qing Bai gave her a final glance, and could only withdraw.

It seems that his wife still hadn't forgiven him. She did not plan on letting him go back to the room to sleep tonight.

Lin Qing He continued to knit the sweater. Zhou Qing Bai headed next door to watch his three sons naping. Since there was nothing to do now, he decided to take an afternoon nap for a while as well.

Two old hens bought by Mother Zhou a few days ago, one was stewed and the other was still kept in the chicken shed.

She planned to stew it again after a while. For now, it can live.

The two piglets in the pig shed settled down in their new home. Now they have nothing to do. Zhou Qing Bai took care of them carefully and the two piglets quickly adapted.

In a blink of an eye, more than half a month passed.

It was now mid-November.

During this period of time, the villagers had different opinions about Zhou Qing Bai's permanent stay in the village.

Of course, because of the presence of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, there were very few gossips about Zhou Qing Bai in the village. Besides, Zhou Qing Bai wasn't freeloading from them when he returned, so it got nothing to with them.

However, there were some sayings about Lin Qing He. Especially among young women in the village who were displeased with her young miss attitude. They made a lot of ridicule in private.

In the future, won't she still head the field like them? See if she can still dress herself up as a voluptuous fox.

Because Lin Qing He had no interaction with the people in the village, Lin Qing He doesn't even know these claims outside.

Maybe it should be said she had some inkling in her mind. Due to the generation gap between them, she didn't care at all.

Lin Qing He went out this morning. Yesterday she called Zhou Qing Bai to go over to pre-order stuff with Mei Jie. Today, she came here to get it.

"That was your man yesterday?" Mei Jie asked with a grin.

"En." Although Lin Qing He verbally accepted Zhou Qing Bai as her 'husband', she was still a bit embarrassed saying that.

Chapter 44: Barred from the room

Sister Mei smiled: "You are so lucky. You didn't see it. After he came yesterday, many people were enquiring about him."

With that appearance as well as the upright temperament, not any average girl can match up to him. Must say, she saw Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai, and they were really compatible.

A talented man and beautiful woman, no wonder they can come together.

Lin Qing He didn't care about this stuff and changed the topic. She said, "The sap I gave you last time, is it good?"

"It's very efficient. My eldest Guzi asked me where I bought it. I said the county city. She also said that the county city did not sell such a good soap." Mei Jie whispered.

Lin Qing He also lowered her voice: "I bought it last time after circling around the black market in the city. That person said that it came from the city. I didn't believe it. Now I hear this, it might be true."

"That's no wonder." Mei Jie nodded.

That piece of soap was really good to use. She didn't want to waste it, so now around half of it was left.

Then she gave pork and ribs and so on to Lin Qing He. And also three jins of kerosene. Although it was spending money, it didn't cost much. Altogether cost three yuan or so.

However, Lin Qing He bought two jins of apples with the subsidiary food coupon. As for the rest, she didn't buy anymore. There was still a lot left at home.

Mei Jie asked: "A few jars of honey arrived a few days ago. Now there is one jar left. Do you want it? No subsidiary coupons required."

"What does it look like?" Lin Qing He's eyes lit up. She knew that the honey at this time was 100% pure honey. The benefits of honey were plentiful.

Sister Mei took it out and showed it to her. The honey was naturally of good quality. A jar was about three jins, but the price was not cheap. Such a jar of honey cost five yuan.

Lin Qing He bought it with no hesitation.

She bid goodbye to Mei Jie and came to the small street again to buy a jin of eggs. They were all sold by a rural person. The eggs were not expensive. She bought a jin for three dimes.

The rest was poured out of the space. Then she went home.

After returning home, Lin Qing He passed the crystallized honey to Zhou Qing Bai: "Put it in the room."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai put the honey in the room, and then came out to wait for her arrangement.

Lin Qing He had an urge to laugh a little. Did this man treat her as his boss? She took out the meat, bones, and ribs from the basket, and give him the basket: "You put it with the rest."

Zhou Qing Bai did as told.

The reason why she got him to go to Mei Jie yesterday was to display a known source for the meat.

This way he knows where the meat came from in the future.

Lin Qing He chopped the big bone herself, and then put it in the casserole pot. The big bone was stewed with soybeans. This was also very nourishing.

Da Wa and his brothers were over at the old Zhou's house. There were more siblings over there, so the three brothers usually go there to play. Or they would go to another villager's house in the village to play.

Lin Qing He didn't stop them. It was all in her own village, and such a big child should not be kept in restraint. It was good for them to go out and play.

"What are you standing there for? Grab an apple to eat." Lin Qing He saw Zhou Qingbai as soon as she turned around and spoke.

"You, go eat. Whatever needs to be done, I will do it." Zhou Qing Bai came over and said.

Male pheromones radiated from the man, making Lin Qing He's heart couldn't help but jumped fast.

"No need to treat me like a wounded person. It's completely recovered." Zhou Qing Bai stared at her as he spoke.

This gaze was a bit dangerous. Although Lin Qing He doesn't have much experience, but in the modern social environment, even if she hadn't eaten big trotters before, how could she not watch the big trotters act on TV?

Lin Qing He chose to ignore his fully suggestive words, turned to start chopping ribs, and said: "Go grab some dry beans and soak them."

"You get it, I'll handle this." Zhou Qing Bai took the knife in her hand and insisted.

Lin Qing He's hand was held by him. She was a little nervous and almost struggled, but she forcibly restrained herself.

Putting her effort to fix a relaxed and calm expression, she said: "OK. You do it."

Zhou Qing Bai started chopping the pork ribs. Lin Qing He went into the room, and then patted her chest. What's happening ah? How can she act like she never saw a man before? Just getting her hand touched by him, made her heartbeat speed up so much!

Maybe it was so long without a man, made her athirst!

After reprimanding herself for a while, Lin Qing He took the dried beans out. These were left after sun-drying last time.

She came over and saw that Zhou Qing Bai was chopping ribs. Must say this man was actually very attractive and manly.

His appearance and figure are impeccable. He was also very attentive to the family. At least Da Wa and his brothers like him very much ...

Wait, why was she thinking about this? She didn't plan for anything to happen with him.

It was fine to be so peaceful with each other. There was a difference of many years between her and him. Don't know how many generation gaps there are!

Lin Qing He walked over to soak the dried beans and saw Zhou Qing Bai wanted to chop the other two portions of ribs and fan bones. Lin Qing He blurted: "Don't chop. Wait until we eat it, then chop it. Otherwise, it will not that fresh."

"Call me when you need it cut." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He saw that he didn't have any intention to go out. In her mind, she said, the kitchen was only so big, why are you, such a big fellow, blocking around for?

Once her eyes clashed with his, she felt shy and said, "Why are you looking at me like this?"

"The injury is recovered." Zhou Qing Bai stated as he gazed at her.

And?

"Da Wa and San Wa aren't small anymore. They can sleep on their own." Zhou Qing Bai continued.

Lin Qing He knew what it meant, but it was impossible to return to her room to sleep. She was not the original owner. Nominally she was his wife, and it was only nominal.

Turning around, she started to busy herself: "What not small. Da Wa is only six years old now, and only seven years old after New Year. Now the weather is freezing. I won't feel reassured to let them sleep by themselves."

Then she began to question herself. Did she overnourished him this recently and let him have sperm swimming to his brain?

She had known him for only so long and he wanted to enter her kang. No door. Even the window was barred.

Zhou Qing Bai knew that this meant he banned from the room and was a bit dejected. He thought she had completely let go of her intolerances, but now it seems that it was far from it.

Lin Qing He doesn't care what he thinks. At noon, there were two dishes. The stewed big bone with soybeans and the stewed ribs and dried beans were very tasty.

After eating, was an afternoon nap.

Zhou Qing Bai went back to his own room for a nap. Next door, the mother and sons dozed off.

In the next room, Zhou Qing Bai took off the newly-knitted sweater his wife had given him. He wanted to sigh.

Eat, drink, and shelter. These were all managed perfectly by his wife for him.

But the only thing was that his wife would not let him go back to the room, which made him a bit distressed. Although she was polite to him, he always had a feeling that she was taking care of a guest.

Zhou Qing Bai was lying on the kang, and remained silent for a while before taking a nap.

Guzi: in-law family's daughter a.k.a sister-in-law.

Chapter 45: No patient's treatment

Lin Qinghe wasn't as carefree as she appeared. She couldn't sleep at all. She was disturbed by the man next door. What was happening?

Didn’t they come into an agreement when he returned? Everyone sleeps in separate rooms. The three boys sleep with her and he can sleep next door by himself. Why was he acting like this? He obviously wanted to return to here to sleep.

She must hold on. She cannot comply with everything according to his desire, otherwise, he would really think she was kind-hearted!

After secretly deciding, Lin Qing He dozed off.

The winter nap was also very comfortable. Lin Qing He slept until 2:30 in the afternoon. When she woke up, she saw Zhou Qing Bai sitting there on the edge of Kang. As for the sons, she didn’t know where they ran off to.

In this snowy weather, the three brothers can still mess about. Lin Qing He was prevailed by them. Their energy was like it was limitless.

"Where're the boys?" Although she knew it in her heart, Lin Qing He couldn't find anything else to talk about on the surface, so she asked.

Zhou Qing Bai sat next to her and at her words, he spoke: "Grab an apple and went to their grandparent's side."

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Is the injury on your body completely healed?" If it's healed, then it's time to go to the mountain to see if there are rabbits or pheasants. Don't think about how to get back to my room at home all day.

"You check." Zhou Qing Bai said and started to undressed.

Lin Qing He: "..." On such cold day, you undress out of nowhere. What kind of flirty process is this?

Zhou Qing Bai only had three pieces on him. One was close-fitting top, one was the sweater knitted by Lin Qing He, and lastly was a military coat.

He came over and sat on her kang. Without the military coat, he only had two pieces, and they soon came off.

Lin Qing He saw that his injury was basically fine, and uttered: "It looks fine, but I don't know about the inside. Let's nurture it so more."

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai just stared at her without putting on his clothes.

"On this cold day, are you not cold? Hurry up and dress. Don't catch a cold and need me to wait on you." Lin Qing He didn't dare to meet his eyes and waved her hand.

"I'll go back to the room tonight." Zhou Qing Bai put on his clothes and announced lightly.

This held no room for discussion with her. It felt like it was just letting her know.

Lin Qing He was still muddled even after he left. Then she snorted and mentally voiced out, you can try returning the room tonight!

After resting on the bed for a while, Lin Qing He took some grapes out of the space and secretly snacked on them.

She occasionally fed San Wa the grapes. Only Sanwa. No one else gets it. There was no other choice. They were too big. Too expressive. They can accidentally expose this.

Then she examined the supplies in the space again.

Have to say, the materials in the space were consumed a good chunk during this time. There were half of the apples left. The pears was also half. This was consumed relatively less. The most she took out was the apples for the three children to snack on.

More than half a box of grapes was left. She ate this by herself occasionally, and then fed San Wa once in a while. Not much got depleted.

This was fruit. As for the supplies, four bags of rice was consumed. One bag equivalent to 20 jins.

Flour was used more, almost ten bags.

One large bag of pork had eaten and there were seven bags left. Over a dozen jin of eggs were consumed and there were still many left.

The others were rock sugar, brown sugar and the like, most of them still remained.

After inventorying these materials in her own space, Lin Qing He was in a good mood. She suddenly remembered that she had to collect some stamps and the likes and keep it for its value increase in the future. As for which specific set, she had forgotten. In short, just collect them.

Wait until which day, when she go to the county city, she'll go to the post office to buy it.

Lin Qing He got off the Kang, started dinner preparation. Pumpkin rice for tonight.

Stir-fry the pumpkin with the meat, and then add the steamed rice to it. Stir it together to make the pumpkin rice. For soup, just stew seaweed soup.

Simple and nutritious.

Zhou Qing Bai was boxing in the yard. Lin Qing He saw it but act like she didn't. She directly headed over to the kitchen and busied around. After washing the rice, she soaked it. It was still too early, so there's time.

Lin Qing He soaked the rice and went back to the room to continue knitting pants.

Although their brothers have sweaters, but they still don't have woolen pants. The weather was too cold, that she can't stand it. Although the children are full of vitality, they still need to be kept warm.

After Zhou Qing Bai practiced boxing, he sweated a lot. He planned to take a bath.

Lin Qing He said to him when she knew it: "During this weather, what bath? There's no bathroom. If you aren't afraid of freezing, you should go!"

Really thinking too much. Finding matters out of no matter.

"Wait for spring! At that time, we'll build a bathroom." Hearing this, Zhou Qing Bai decided.

"En, you'll figure it out at that time. As for how much money, talk then." Lin Qing He supported this.

Without taking a bath, she can only wipe himself. Which was really unbearable for her. Fortunately, she doesn't sweat in the winter, otherwise, she can't live.

"Just heat some water and wipe yourself." Lin Qing He saw that he sweated and uttered.

"I have to change my clothes." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

Want to change, then change. Why tell me?

"After you changed out of your clothes, go heat some water. There's soap at home. Wash it yourself." Lin Qing He won't baby him. Simply said.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her helplessly. When he first came back, she took good care of everything. Saying everything won't be an overstatement. Now there was no such treatment.

He had to wash his clothes by himself.

Of course, he knew how to. He washed his own when he was alone. But bothered him a little was her uncaring attitude.

Lin Qing He pretended to not notice. Men, these creatures can't be pampered. They can only be used, otherwise, they'll be worst the more you spoil.

After standing for a while, Zhou Qing Bai witnessed that she had no other gesture and knew that his wife was a hard-hearted.

Probably because his injuries were better, so there was no special treatment for the wounded?

Zhou Qing Bai felt that he found the truth. He began to boil water.

"Wife, do you want to wipe yourself as well?" Zhou Qing Bai asked when he finished heating the water.

Lin Qing He, who was knitting, thought it was good to wipe herself, and responded: "OK, you can use my washbasin and scoop some for me."

Zhou Qing Bai was delighted to serve his wife. He scooped a pot of hot water in. The temperature was just right.

After putting it down, he said: "Wife, wipe yourself while it's hot. It'll be cold in a bit and become easier to catch the chill."

"En, you go out." Lin Qing He put down the one-third finished wool pants and nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai came out and filled a washbasin. Then he went to the next door to wipe his body.

Although it was just a body wipe, she must say that her whole person felt comfortable after the wipedown. Lin Qing He wiped herself every day, otherwise, she can’t sleep.

Lin Qing He also wanted to wash her hair. After counting, it seemed to half a month since she last washed her hair... This cold weather was such a pain.

Chapter 46: Studying is useless

After an enjoyable wipedown, Lin Qing He felt comfier. As for her hair, she'll wash it after dinner. She had to cook dinner later.

Zhou Qing Bai knocked on the door and came in to dump the water. He wiped himself and felt refreshed from top to toe.

After pouring out the water, he came in. Lin Qing He looked at him: "If it's okay, how about going to the county city tomorrow?"

"What are you going to buy?" Zhou Qing Bai nodded and asked.

"Nothing much. Just go and see if there any snacks like red dates. You can buy some cloth back. I will take it to Eldest Sister-in-law to make two more pieces for you." Lin Qing He responded.

"You make." Zhou Qing Bai stared at her.

"I don't know how to. All of the boys are made by Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law and Zhou Xi." Lin Qing He said.

"I'll teach you." Zhou Qing Bai persisted.

"You know how to make clothes?" Lin Qing He uttered in shock.

Zhou Qing Bai shook his head: "No."

Lin Qing He retorted in displeasure: "How can you teach me if you don't know?"

"I know my size, I can guide you. I will wear it whether it's good or bad." Zhou Qing Bai's eyes remained on her as he spoke.

Why did Lin Qing He hear such flirty flavor from these normal words?

But listening to him saying this, she won't be polite and said: "If you won't disdain and not be afraid of me wasting cloth, then I can give it a go."

The original owner can make clothes and she molded to his size, it should be possible to try.

Last time with the boys', she was worried that it'll be ruined in her hand. Since there were no cloth coupons, it would have been ruined in vain.

But now there were a lot of coupons at home, she naturally does not worry about it. And he said it himself, it was for her to practice.

They had pumpkin rice in the evening.

Da Wa and his brothers ware especially satisfied with the food at home. When their grandpa and grandma wanted to keep them for a meal at old Zhou's house, they ran faster than anyone else.

After dinner, Zhou Qing Bai consciously collected the dishes and washed the dishes. Lin Qing He was quite satisfied with his performance, and instructed him: "Boil another pot of water later and wipe the three boys."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai agreed.

Da Wa whispered to his mother, "Mother, why is Father washing the dishes?"

"Why can't your father wash the dishes?" Lin Qing He directed an unsmiling smile at him.

"Because other people's fathers don't wash the dishes. My uncles never did it either." Da Wa responded.

"That's them. Your father is happy to do it. You are still young. Wait until next year, and dishwashing will be your job." Lin Qing He declared.

"Mother, you want me to wash the dishes?" Da Wa's face was filled with shock.

"What's wrong with telling you to wash the dishes? A big man doesn't even know how to wash a bowl. Did you not see your father?" Lin Qing He spoke with strong reason despite being lazy herself.

"No one else does it." Zhou Da Wa couldn't help utter.

"Other people don't have food like our family. If you want to be their son, then go. Our family has our own rules. Besides, your father knows how to. Of course, you also have to." Lin Qing He stood firm.

"It's the girls' work. If they knew it, they would laugh at elder brother." Er Wa interjected.

Even he would be included.

"Your father help Mother to wash the dishes. That proves that he is a good man. Knowing that it's not easy for Mother to manage the whole family, he willingly helps Mother to do some household chores. You helping Mother wash dishes shows that are being filial to Mother. You know Mother only gave birth to you three boys and no girl. So you are willing to wash the dishes for the mother to make it easier Mother. Why should they laugh at you? "Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Da Wa was stunned by what she said, and could not refute back at all.

"If there is any opposition, you can refute. I'll accept the debate and argue back. But if you can't beat me, then you will take turns washing." Lin Qing He stated.

"Mother, I'm only four years old!" Zhou Er Wa immediately responded.

"After the new year, you will be five years old. When you are six years old, you will wash with your elder brother. Mother knows that you are good filial children and will continue to give you yummy food in the future." Lin Qing He pronounced.

Instantly, Er Wa looked bitter.

"It's still a long time before you're were six years old. What's the worry?" Lin Qing He poked his little face.

"Mother, don't need me to wash the dishes." Er Wa leaned over and planned to act cute.

"Mother makes delicious stuff, and you aren't willing to wash a few dishes for Mother?" Lin Qing He looked at him in surprise, as if she was a little disappointed.

This frightened Er Wa to hurriedly said: "Then I'll wash for Mother when I grow up."

"I knew my Er Wa is very obedient." Lin Qing He voiced in satisfaction.

Da Wa sighed: "Mother, no matter how you look, you're like a stepmother?"

"Yeah. Stepmother would make new clothes and cotton coats for you brothers. Stepmother would buy new hats for you brothers. One per person. Stepmother would cook for you every day in different ways. I don’t know who in the village who wants me to be their stepmother.” Lin Qing He retorted.

"Hee hee, I'm kidding." Zhou Da Wa immediately said.

San Wa dashed over. His mouth called for candy.

This meant he wants to eat white rabbit candy.

Lin Qing He pointed out: "Can't eat candy just after eating. Wait until tomorrow."

The three packs of white rabbit candy that she bought last time, only two packs were left at home. The three brothers have already gobbled up one pack.

San Wa was still clamoring to eat, and Lin Qing He went to cut an apple for him to nibble. He settled down once something was stuffed in his mouth.

Lin Qing He let the brothers play on the Kang, as she continued to knit.

Zhou Qing Bai, who was doing the dishes, heard the laughter of the children in the room, as well as her occasional jokes. His heart couldn't be any warmer.

After washing the dishes, he scooped up hot water and came in to wipe them. Each time he wiped down one, he sat them on a small chair to soak their feet.

They were all tidied up by Zhou Qing Bai. Lin Qing He watched as she knitted woolen pants. She didn't intervene.

But she did pay attention to them. Although Zhou Qing Bai didn't talk much, he still had the potential of a stay-at-home dad. He took meticulous care of kids.

After washing their feet and drying them, he drove them all up the Kang.

Then he brought in Lin Qing He's private footbath and let her soak her feet. Lin Qing He showed no hesitation. As she soaked, she mentioned: "Tomorrow when you're at the county city, check if there are any pens and papers. Buy some for Da Wa. He's seven after the new year and can be sent to the team to study. "

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai acceded.

Da Wa yelled out from that side: "Study? Why study? I plan to go to collect work points with my father next year!"

"It's not a problem to earn work points while studying." Lin Qing He said.

"I'm not going!" Da Wa immediately maintained.

"Why not?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Studying is useless!" Da Wa groaned.

"Studying is useless? Where did you hear that from?" Lin Qing He stared at him.

"My Second Aunt. She said that studying is useless. Didn't those urban educated youth also study? They still end up working in the countryside." Da Wa said.

"His father, go fetch the pen and paper." Lin Qing He ordered Zhou Qing Bai.

Chapter 47: Let him taste honey

Zhou Qing Bai heard the two words 'his father', and his face softened by two points. Although he didn't understand her intention, he still complied.

He went to the cabinet and grabbed a pen and paper for her. Lin Qing He soaked her feet while writing what Zhou Qing Bai would buy tomorrow on it.

In general, there were a good bit of things to buy.

After completion, she showed it to Da Wa: "Do you understand?"

Da Wa frowned. Without a doubt, he couldn't understand.

"This is what your father is going to buy in the county city tomorrow. If you don’t study, you can’t understand it. None of the decent jobs will be yours. Because if you don’t study, it's like half opening eyes and be blind. Only with culture and knowledge, you won't be afraid of being overlooked wherever you go. Otherwise, you will only be able to work in this tiny village for your whole life. Look at the men in the village. They start a family at seventeen or eighteen and begin farming to raise the kids. Each and every one of them looked like 47/8 at the age of 27/8. Now, look at your father. If he had worked in the village in the past, he would have definitely been like the villagers. No escape." Lin Qing He spelled out.

Zhou Qing Bai: "..." Suddenly have a sense of crisis. What should I do? Wife seems to judge by face?

"I'm not afraid!" Zhou Da Wa declared in a daring spirit.

"Not bad. Have some manliness. It's okay if you don't study. Thinking how that you will carry a hoe like your friends' father in the future and feel that you can survive, then from tomorrow on, you get a separate meal. I should let you adapt in advance to what a life without studying is like. So that way you won't be used to a good life, and be unable to endure hardship at that time.” Lin Qing He pronounced.

"Make me a separate meal tomorrow?" Zhou Da Wa froze.

"What? Are you afraid?" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

"Make it then! I'm not afraid of suffering!" Zhou Da Wa maintained.

"Good spirit! I hope you can perserve. Oh right, let's eat lean pork congee tomorrow." Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded seriously.

He had no complaint with the way she educated their son. But his wife's word was written elegantly. So pretty to look at.

It's been so many years, and she had never written a letter to him.

Lin Qing He wasn't worried about being exposed because the original owner did not write any letters to Zhou Qing Bai. The original owner had been to primary school for three years, which the original owner finally won after much difficulty.

Therefore, it was normal to be able to read and recognize words. At that time of the marriage proposal, the Zhou family said it was a plus to be able to read and write.

That night Zhou Qing Bai didn't leave. No matter how much Lin Qing He glared at him, it was useless. So she arranged for him to sleep at the head of the Kang. Zhou Qing Bai wasn't dismayed about the Kang head.

One step at a time.

"Father, are you sleeping with us tonight?" Da Wa had forgotten the life of tomorrow. His eyes brightened.

"En, save some firewood. Don't need to heat the kang next door." Zhou Qing Bai's reason was so upright.

Lin Qing He was too lazy to comment. As if she didn't know about his thoughts but she didn't care. She cuddled San Wa as the mother and sons dozed off.

Seeing how far she was away from him, Zhou Qing Bai was very helpless. Fortunately, he was allowed to enter the room.

The next morning, Zhou Qing Bai went out for a morning run like usual. Lin Qing He got up and cooked sesame lean pork congee. As for Da Wa, it was just a few pieces of cornmeal pancake and that was it.

She won't be soft-hearted at all. Let him experience his future life and see if he'll study then.

While Zhou Da Wa, he felt like he was picked on. He chewed on cornmeal pancake in the morning, which was accompanied by water as a drink. His father, mother, and younger brothers ate sesame lean pork congee with sunny-side-up!

He had only a few cornmeal pancakes. The rest was a few pickles and nothing else!

"Don’t be dissatisfied. Many people in the village eat sweet potato noodles. You need to be content with cornmeal pancakes. When you grow up and get married later, you won’t be living with us. You'll live by yourself," Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Da Wa felt that his future days were dark without any daylight.

Zhou Er Wa didn't dare to say anything. He certainly wouldn't want to live that kind of day. When he grows up later, he must listen to his mother and study hard!

"I'm heading to the leader's house to borrow a bicycle." Zhou Qing Bai told her.

"Shall we buy one too?" Lin Qing He smoothly followed up.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded solemnly: "We must have one at home."

"Then wait a bit, I'll get you money and coupons!" Lin Qing He quickly uttered.

She doesn't feel it was a loss when it comes to buying a bicycle, even if a bicycle requires more than a hundred yuans and many industrial coupons. It wasn't like they can't afford now.

The most important thing was that she can go to Mei Jie to get pork in the future. She was familiar with Mei Jie now and knew that Mei Jie's man killed the pigs in the pork farm.

She can discuss with Mei Jie and Mei Jie will definitely be willing. The max price of a jin of meat was almost six dimes and let Mei Jie profit one dime. It wasn't a big problem to take three or four jins. When she goes to the county city and sell it, she will get about five yuan.

Although it wasn't much money, it was just one day of work, which was almost equivalent to other's one month's salary.

After buying the bike and use it for a few months, she'll get the money back. So there was no need to worry about losing money at all.

Da Wa heard this and his eyes lit up: "Our family is going to buy a bicycle?"

"Yeah." Lin Qing He put the money and coupons in a parcel and handed it to Zhou Qing Bai.

"Can I ride it in the future?" Da Wa asked.

"If you go to school in the county city in the future, I can buy one for yourself." Lin Qing He replied.

Da Wa widened his eyes in surprise, but soon his face frowned in dilemma.

Lin Qing He didn't mind it anymore. Toward the Zhou Qing Bai who halted there, waiting for her farewell, she said, "Be careful on the road."

Forget it, let him taste honey.

Not only did she advised him to be careful on the way, but she also gave him a sweet smile.

Satisfied, Zhou Qing Bai head out with a bag and a basket.

Lin Qing He directed to Da Wa: "You eat maize mash at noon."

"Then what are you eating?" Da Wa couldn't resist saying.

"We will wait for your father to come back before eating dumplings at noon." Lin Qing He responded.

Da Wa's small face collapsed. Recently, he became spoiled from Lin Qing He's care. When he was with his biological mother, he wasn't picky about maize mash. And sometimes he had to eat dried sweet potatoes. That was disgusting.

If he doesn't want to study, Lin Qing He won't act considerately. She gave Er Wa and San Wa a white rabbit candy each. None for Da Wa.

"Why don't I get one!" Da Wa angrily burst out.

"Why else? Do you recall your little friends ever eating a white rabbit candy? Their father didn't study when he was a kid, so your son doesn't get white rabbit candy either. So you have to get used to this kind of life. Don't argue with me." Lin Qing He stood firm.

Chapter 48: Ginger, date and brown sugar soup

"Fine, not eating!" Da Wa ran out in exasperation.

Lin Qing He wouldn't call him back. She told Er Wa to quietly follow. Er Wa understood without being explicitly told. She took out a white rabbit candy and let him find his brother.

Lin Qing He was idle, so she led San Wa to the entrance to make a snowman. The snow fell really heavily last night. Zhou Qing Bai got up early in the morning to clear the snow. After he returned, she didn’t have to do any of this work. He done it.

Including cooking pig food and the likes. They were all handled by him.

She will certainly help in the future when he goes off to work. But for now, she really had no plans to. Let him busy away on his own.

The mother and son were having a good time when Chen Daniang from next door came by.

Seeing Chen Daniang, Lin Qing He greeted: "Where is Chen Daniang going?"

And got San Wa to greet her.

The reason why she didn't mind chatting was mainly that Chen Daniang was pretty nice. Her husband's family was also from the old Zhou family, although they are a little distantly related.

The ancestors of Zhoujia Village were more or less related. There weren't any other surnames. But after living in the village for so long, it made no difference.

"My second son's wife just gave birth last night. Only when I went over, did I know there's no more brown sugar at home. So I thought I would go over to the supply and demand cooperative and look around." Chen Daniang said.

"Better let Chen Daniang be on your way. One thing, at this time, most of the things in the supply and demand cooperatives are sold out. If you can't buy it, come over to me for some. I bought some back last time. You can use it to solve the emergency."

"Then Daniang thank you first." Chen Daniang didn't act bashful and readily responded.

Lin Qing He nodded.

This Chen Daniang had helped the original owner to take care of her boys because the original owner was rarely looked after them. Sometimes she could leave the boys at home alone and would spend the whole day as outside.

This Chen Daniang came over to help out twice. The original owner treated it as nothing. While Lin Qing He, who inherited the memory of the original owner, mentally kept count.

Chen Daniang had two sons. She currently lived with her eldest son’s family. The second son moved once he married.

It was the first family to split in the village, and it was also a peaceful split. Neither Father Zhou nor Mother Zhou had Chen Daniang couple's courage.

But now it was clear that life was very good. Since Chen Daniang's second son had their first child.

Speaking of this, Lin Qing He's emotion surged.

In fact, many people in the village gave birth one after another ever since the autumn rush.

Counting the time, almost all of them were conceived around winter isolation last year.

People in this era were like this. Because there was basically no other pastime. The only exercise was the couple's matter on the kang. Otherwise, how can there be so many children at this time?

Not mentioning others, just take Zhou Qing Bai who had received a national education. After returning, he saw that she was in line with his image of an ideal wife. Didn't he still want to squeeze into her quilt on her Kang every day?

Don’t assume she doesn’t know that when he first came back, he didn’t have any thoughts about her.

Later on, don't know what happened and he changed his mind. She didn't do anything special. She cooked three meals and boiled him a bowl of ginger and date soup before going to bed at night. Oh right, for the first few days, she insisted on boiling ginger water to soak his feet to drive off the chill every day.

Other than that, there was nothing. As long as he was idle these days, he would approach her to find a sense of existence, even if he didn't say anything.

Lin Qing He continued to push a snowman with San Wa. The mother and son became so delighted from playing. Da Wa and Er Wa returned after half an hour. The mother and son duo's big snowman was almost piled up.

"You two come over and check it out. What do you think of our snowman?" Lin Qing He greeted the two of them.

Da Wa saw that his mother didn't remember what happened in the morning, and cheerfully came over.

At the sight, Er Wa uttered, "Mother, why didn't you call me as well!"

"The snowman had no nose and eyes. Think about what you can do to give it a nose and eyes. It'll count as you taking part." Lin Qing He said.

"Elder Brother, quickly go in the house and get the walnuts. It can be eyes for the snowman!" Er Wa responded immediately.

Da Wa ran in to grab it. He also went to the kitchen to get two firewood out and plugged them on both sides of the snowman. Then he stuffed the walnuts. Like this snowman was mostly completed.

"Great work! Your imagination is very good." Lin Qing He encouraged.

Da Wa stared at her and said nothing.

"Study hard and learn many skills in the future. Mother will depend on you." Lin Qing He said.

"Our custom here is that parents live with their eldest son." Da Wa blurted out.

Lin Qing He glared: "So, you don't intend to be filial to me and your father in the future?"

"That's definitely not possible. When you and Father get old, I will let you eat buns and dumplings every day!" Da Wa declared.

Lin Qing He recalled then. The custom from this place was that the parents live with their youngest son. Meaning, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou will live with her family in the future.

For now, that was not necessary, as Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were still young.

As for the future, let's talk about it then. It was too early to discuss caring for the old.

Though she said that, Lin Qing He still hopes that the two will take care of their bodies. Otherwise, when they live with her in the future, and their health is bad, the burden will fall on her shoulder.

So she asked the brothers to play outside. She went in and cooked the ginger, date and brown sugar soup. She stored it in the insulated lunch box brought back by Zhou Qing Bai and got Da Wa to send it to their grandparents.

Of course, she let all three boys drink a bowl each. Lin Qing He had one too. It couldn't be more wonderful to drink this in such cold weather. It's really body warming.

Lin Qing He was going to make sticky bean paste buns. It was troublesome to make this sticky bean paste bun, but now Lin Qing He got so much free time.

Although the wool pant wasn't finished yet, it does not affect her making more food for the children.

While she busied away at home, the brothers came back from their grandparent’s house. They clustered over to help. Lin Qing He didn’t shoo them away. If they were capable to do it, then she would command them to help. Besides being busy, they also gain a sense of accomplishment.

At old Zhou's house, Father Zhou was drinking ginger, date and brown sugar soup. Have to say, this was really delicious.

In the mind of these people in this era, two things that mean good. One was having oil content and the other was sweet stuff.

Stored in the insulated lunch box, was about two bowls worth. Father Zhou poured it out and drank his own portion. And the remaining portion was poured out for his wife.

"Drink it while it's hot. What are you sitting there for?" Father Zhou said to her.

"I never expected this. The two of us can still enjoy the filial piety from Fourth's wife." Mother Zhou emotionally expressed.

"It's enough that Fourth's wife is willing to live peacefully. As for other things, don't mind it." Father Zhou stated.

If she can bring something to show filial piety, then eat it. If she doesn't, then don’t demand for it. That was what Father Zhou meant.

Da Niang: father's elder brother's wife; unrelated: aunt or granny

Chapter 49: Phoenix Brand Bike

Initially, Mother Zhou was still a bit worried. But after these days, her heart settled down. It seems that Fourth's wife had accepted Fourth's retirement.

So she listened to Father Zhou and decide not to govern too much.

After drinking the sweet and nourishing ginger, date and brown sugar soup, Mother Zhou washed the bowls and the insulated lunch box and then returned the insulated over.

She found the mother and sons engaged in making sticky bean paste buns.

Mother Zhou asked, "Where's old Fourth?"

"He went to the county city." Lin Qing He replied.

"Why go to the county city?" Mother Zhou was taken aback.

"Had him go buy some cloth. He doesn't have many clothes. Later on, I have to borrow the sewing machine from the house and make him two sets." Lin Qing He answered with reluctance.

Hearing this, Mother Zhou said nothing.

"When will Xiaogu get her holiday and come back?" Lin Qing He asked casually.

It was impossible to say that the original owner had no friends in the village. She had a very good relationship with Zhou Xiao Mei, the younger sister of Zhou Qing Bai. The two had similar temperaments. They especially love to be smug and vanity.

The difference was that the original owner relied on the husband, Zhou Qing Bai, while Zhou Xiao Mei relied on herself. She was a worker in the food factory over at the county city, which was particularly decent.

But her temperament was too spoiled and had compatible offensiveness with the original owner.

Why? The original owner was pretty. Her speech was more superior, which got a flair of city folks. According to Zhou Xiao Mei's words, it was probably only Fourth Sister-in-law who was worth to show-off out of the whole family.

The other three weren't good enough.

Most importantly, was that when Zhou Xiao Mei went to apply for this job, the original owner bought two tins with a wave of her sleeve. She told her to secretly give it to her director.

With this, she got the job and deepened Zhou Xiao Mei's relationship with the original owner. She often stood up for the original owner, saying that a beauty like original owner, a beauty, stayed home like a widow for her Fourth Brother. Her Fourth Brother must have accumulated eight lifetime worth of good fortune.

Mother Zhou was so close to breaking her lackey legs when she heard this.

But these words entered the original owner's heart. The sister-in-law duo was like two snake-rats were in a nest. Their relationship was close-knitted.

Zhou Xiao Mei was Mother Zhou's youngest daughter, but her status was far inferior to Zhou Qing Bai. There was basically no doubt about this.

What's more, she wasn't the only girl in the family. Before Zhou Qing Mu, the eldest brother, was two elder sisters. This meant, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou have a total of four sons and three daughters. Whether it was a daughter or a son, neither was rare.

The most doted one was still the youngest son Zhou Qingbai, who was also the most outstanding one. The rest can sit on the side.

Mother Zhou responded: "Last time, I entrusted someone to bring words back. Said that she would come back next month. I don't know when she'll plan to marry. The sooner she does, the sooner she can marry off."

Truthfully, she was a little annoyed by this youngest daughter. Her monthly salary was 16 yuan, but she was only able to send home 3 yuan. The rest 13 yuan was wasted by her.

And also, every time she comes back, she had to come over and run off at the mouth about how her Fourth Brother mistreated her Fourth Sister-in-law. Clearly, a person who stirs trouble. She had enough of her.

"I guess it's almost time. Xiaogu is twenty-two this year." Lin Qing He said.

"Twenty-three after the New Year. She's not small anymore." Mother Zhou stated.

"Did Mother keep an eye out for her?" Lin Qing He's hands kept moving as she asked.

"How could she fancy a rural guy? Every day, she thinks about eating commercial grain." Mother Zhou Mu grumbled.

"With this kind of mentality, Xiaogu is being ambitious." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou thought, 'Pursue what ambition ah? Is it that easy to marry a city guy?'

Even if her daughter had a real job and it was decent to be in the city, but Mother Zhou still doesn't think her daughter can marry into the city.

Lin Qing He didn't discuss any more with her on this. Chen Daniang came back at this time and knocked at the door.

"Chen Daniang, we're home. Come in." Lin Qing He shouted.

Chen Daniang entered. When she saw Mother Zhou, she greeted with a smile. Mother Zhou politely made small talks.

"You're right, Qing He. There was no brown sugar in the supply and demand cooperatives. Old Second is a blockhead. He made no preparation. Can you see how much you have and share some with Daniang? Daniang will pay for it." Chen Daniang spoke.

"Okay, just go according to the supply and demand cooperative's price. How much do you want Chen Daniang." Lin Qing He affirmed.

"Are there two jins?" Chen Daniang asked.

"Yes." Lin Qing He went in, portioned out two jins of brown sugar, and put it in the jar brought by Chen Daniang.

The quality of the brown sugar was satisfactory to Chen Daniang. Lin Qing He said: "It's only because it's you, Chen Daniang. If it was another, I might not necessarily give it. This is what I brought back from the long journey to the county city last time. "

Chen Daniang beamed and said that when she need help in the future, just ask. No need to be shy. And then she hurried back.

Mother Zhou made no comment. She just thought that Fourth's wife really wants to live well now. She knows to sell favors and the like.

It was normal to give brown sugar out in exchange for money. It counted as a favor for willingly exchange it to deal with an emergency.

"It's almost time for Third Sister-in-law, right?." Lin Qing He mentioned.

"This time next month." Mother Zhou nodded.

Lin Qing He nodded. Zhou Qing Bai went to the county city in the morning. Because of the bike, the journey back and forth was quick. He arrived home at eleven.

He brought back a bolt of earthen cloth. This earthen cloth doesn't require a coupon. Usually, it wasn't available in supply and demand cooperatives. One can only go to the black market and the price was slightly more expensive.

If it was bought from a supply and demand cooperative, it can be a lot cheaper.

A piece of earthen cloth, red dates, ginger, shrimp skin, seaweed, and the like. Besides those, were several jins of rice. More importantly, he brought back a jin of lamb!

Overall, a lot of products were bought back this time.

But the most important of these things was Zhou Qing Bai's bike.

He didn't go to the county city today by himself. He went with the leader's elder son, as he also needed to go to the county town to buy things there. So they went together.

This time, Zhou Qing Bai rode his own bike back. A brand new, Phoenix brand one. Lin Qing He gave him 300 yuan. This one cost around 250 yuan as well as 32 industrial coupons. It was expensive as hell.

However, Lin Qing He didn't feel distressed at all. She grilled Zhou Qing Bai in high spirit: "Why is it available now? I thought it would be next year."

"I got special permission." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He understood. He had his channels. Although she saw that his expression was cold, there was a hint of 'praise me' from his eyes.

Lin Qing He could tell without him saying, said, "This whole must be freezing. Hurry in and wash your face with hot water. Then moisturize with little vanishing cream."

"You help me." Zhou Qing Bai stared at her.

"OK!" For the sake of starting her own business next year, Lin Qing He will serve him.

She scooped hot water for him to wash his face and then smeared him with vanishing cream.

Got to say, when she was applying the cream on him, his intense gaze focusing on her made her heart beat faster.

Xiao Gu: her husband's younger sister, so sister-in-law as well. Keeping it in pinyin, so we don't mix up with current sister-in-law(her husband's brother's wife)

Chapter 50: Youngest son & eldest grandson

"You can do the rest yourself."

Being stared like that, Lin Qing He felt like having a heart attack, so she stuffed the cream to him and let him apply it by himself.

Zhou Qing Bai grabbed her waist: "Wife..."

Lin Qing He almost nearly exploded like an angry cat. She immediately tore his hand off and voiced to him: "If you have something to say, speak. Don't be touchy!"

With this, she ignored him and ran away immediately like there was a wolf chasing her.

Zhou Qing Bai watched her slightly flustered figure. A slight smile crept on his face.

Although he didn't understand what was wrong with him, he felt that it was reasonable for him to be close to his wife.

But obviously, his wife had not adapted to his existence yet.

The revolution had yet to succeed, the comrades still need to work hard.

Zhou Qing Bai put on the vanishing cream. Initially, he didn't want to apply these things but remembering what she said about 27/8 looking like 47/8, he decided to let her smear it on him.

The matter about Zhou Qing Bai buying a Phoenix brand bicycle spread through the village at once.

In this era, buying a bike would be the same as buying an advanced X car in the future.

One can imagine how many people were outside the courtyard.

Lin Qing He had no interest in dealing with the villagers. And all of them that came over were men, including three Zhou brothers.

Leave it for Zhou Qing Bai to handle. She began to prepare lunch.

Everyone outside was asking questions around the bicycle, with obvious envy in their eyes.

Soon Mother Zhou heard the news and came with Second Sister-in-law.

While Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law didn't go out very much. The whole ground was snow and ice and they were pregnant. One can't be sure of accidents.

"Old Fourth, you don't have much use for bicycles here. Why buy such a big bicycle back? How much does it cost?" Mother Zhou was so distress. Not a hint of joy could be seen.

Such a brand-new bicycle, how much had to be spent? Since he was retired, there was no allowance. There were so many expenditures in the future, why can't he save!

"It's more convenient to go to the county city when owning a bicycle." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"It's only so far. Is there any difference between having a bicycle and not? And it's not like you need to frequently go!" Said Mother Zhou as she suppressed her temper.

In the end, she dotes her son and didn't say anything heavy in front of so many people.

"It's already bought not and cannot be refunded." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

Mother Zhou became speechless from anger. She pondered, was this Fourth's wife's request?

She thought she had changed for better, but actually, she was waiting!

But thinking how they separated now, Mother Zhou didn't say much about it. Zhou Qing Bai dispersed the other people and let Mother Zhou, his three brothers and Second Sister-in-law into the courtyard.

"Old Fourth, you have bought this bike. Don't buy anything else in the future. Da Wa and his brothers will soon grow up. This yard will have to be readjusted." Eldest Brother Zhou said.

Second Brother and Third Brother did not say anything.

Second Sister-in-law eyed the bicycle enviously. Bicycle ah! This is a bicycle ah!

It was the real deal. Not worse than the sewing machine at home.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa continued to circle around the bicycle. They rubbed here and petted there. It was really rare.

Lin Qing He was busy in the kitchen. They were having dumpling today. She was in the midst of wrapping up the filling. Zhou Qing Bai's appetite was pretty big. In one meal, he can eat an ocean-big bowl quantity.

Eating so much, it was no wonder he had so much energy with nowhere to vent and always looked for opportunities to flirt with her.

As for the outsiders coming over, she did not go out as Zhou Qing Bai was here.

Only after a conversation, did Eldest Brother and the others return. Mother Zhou hadn't left yet. She asked privately how much was this bike?

Zhou Qing Bai simply stated the truth. It made Mother Zhou agonized. She whispered: "Is your wife who wants to buy it?"

"Mother, this is what I want to buy. I will use it for whatever I do. We need a bicycle. It' got nothing to do with my wife." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

With this, Mother Zhou didn't say anything. Youngest son always tells the truth and wouldn't lie.

"Mother, do you want to stay for lunch? We're having dumplings at noon." Lin Qing He casually asked, when she came out and saw her.

It was a special day, why eat dumpling ah? Just spent more than two hundred yuans, and still eat dumplings! Really don't know how to live!

Mother Zhou didn't want to eat and returned not long later.

Lin Qing He didn't mind her. So she and her family clustered together for a meal of dumplings made with flour and pork. Ah, so tasty.

After eating, Da Wa and their brothers were still hyped up about the bicycles.

She got Zhou Qing Bai to take the brothers out for a lap.

However, Zhou Qing Bai found them bothersome and did not really want to take them. What's more, he was looking at her. It was obvious that he wanted to take her out for a lap.

Lin Qing He: "..." Such a cold day, she doesn't want to go out and suffer from the cold wind.

Seeing that she did not want to go out, Zhou Qing Bai turned to his three sons: "Waiting for spring, then I'll take you out."

Although he didn't satisfy his sons' desire to go out and show off, Zhou Qing Bai still placed them on the bicycle together. They can count as a child who sat on a bicycle before.

Their feet were gliding. (or floating in cloud nine)

While at Old Zhou's House, Mother Zhou lamented to Father Zhou how the whole Fourth's family doesn't know how to live. This bicycle costed so much money, why did they buy it back?

Father Zhou ignored it, let his wife complain. Once she finished, he voiced out: "Now we are two families. They live their lives. Why are you being so concerned? Old Fourth is not one to be unreasonable. He won't impulsively spend money."

Toward his youngest son, Father Zhou was proud and trusting. He was clear what kind of temper and what kind of person he was. So he didn't criticize.

Mother Zhou frowned in displeasure and said, "What do you men understand? If you don't spend prudently, even with a mountain of gold and silver, it isn't enough to feed the family!"

"Haven't you went over and seen it? You said the piglets there are well-nurtured? By that time, there will be four or five work points. It can't be bad." Father Zhou mentioned.

Mother Zhou sighed deeply: "I hope for them to have a good life, and not sort out what they have and not have."

Then she continued: "This year when Xiao Mei come back, I must get her to bring more money home. When Da Wa gets married, he'll have to rely on us grandfather and grandmother. His parents are unreliable! "

"Then ask Xiao Mei to bring more back." Father Zhou was in agreement and nodded.

After all, Da Wa was the eldest grandson of their old Zhou family.

The youngest son and eldest grandson was the lifeblood of the elderly. These two lifebloods were both occupied by Lin Qing He's family.

At home, Second Sister-in-law was very unsettled.

She believed that Lin Qing He's life would be worse in the future. Who would have known that they bought a bicycle out of nowhere?

Chapter 51: Perplexing behavior

In total, there were two bikes in the village. One was the leader family's and the other was Lin Qing He family's.

It was conceivable how much respect Lin Qing He's family get for owning such a bicycle.

Second Sister-in-law was extremely upset, and also very discontent.

She wanted to see the joke, but instead, the other person showed off. Which really tore down her spirit.

When cooking lunch, Second Sister-in-law was like someone had owed her money.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law exchanged glances, and they knew what was up.

After the meal, they each went back to their room. What was great about Old Zhou Family, was that each family had their own room instead of squeezing together.

Toward Second Sister-in-law's thoughts, Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law was pretty clear about it. After all, they have been sisters-in-law for so many years, who doesn't know what the other was like.

She was envious.

Second Brother also caught on. When he returned to the room, he coaxed her: "What are you doing? Fourth didn't spend your money to buy the bike. Who are you giving that look to?

"What? I can't be angry in this house anymore!" Like she was ignited, Second Sister exploded at once. She angrily roared.

"Be quieter!" Second Brother immediately said.

"Why should I be quieter? Have I said anything? I can't speak, is it?" Second Sister-in-law yelled

The couple quarreled for no reason, and Second Sister-in-law angrily packed her things and stormed back to her maternal family.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't say anything. They acted like they didn't know.

Second Brother didn't go bring her back and let her live at her maternal house. If he brought her back now, her fire will definitely be burning.

Lin Qing He found out Second Sister-in-law had returned to her maternal family when she came to borrow the sewing machine.

Perfect timing. The only person she didn't want to interact with in the old Zhou's house was this Second Sister-in-law. Let's all comply with 'Well water does not violate river water'. Why must she speak and act so obscure each time they meet. It was great that she wasn't home.

She brought some white rabbit candy over and gave Eldest Sister-in-law's three daughters one each. Then shared one to Eldest Sister-in-law's only son at the moment.

"Fourth Auntie, I want two." Little Zhou Yang, Eldest Sister-in-law uttered.

"No more. Fourth Auntie only brought four. Yang Yang and your sisters get one each." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Da Ni wanted to give her share to her brother when Lin Qing He stated: "He already has his. You girls got to have a taste."

"Listen to your Fourth Auntie," Eldest Sister-in-law added.

Zhou Da Hi ate hers. The white rabbit candy was so sweet that everyone was in a good mood.

Lin Qing He asked Eldest Sister-in-law to guide on the detailed part of making clothes for Zhou Qing Bai. Eldest Sister-in-law saw that she was really getting involved now, so naturally, she was willing to connect with her. She diligently taught her.

Lin Qing He's comprehension skill was high because the original owner knew how to. She just had to adjust it and it wasn't difficult to make two sets of clothes for Zhou Qingbai.

"I can see that Eldest Sister-in-law had a much better complexion now." Lin Qing He quickly improved and conversed with Eldest Sister-in-law.

"Is that so? I have recently felt a lot more comfortable in my body. The benefits of eating apple aren't little." Eldest Sister-in-law remarked.

"If it's not good, I won't have told you. That's right, if Eldest Brother needs to do something in the county city in the future, you can tell him to come over and ride the bicycle." Lin Qing He.

"That would be very nice." Eldest Sister-in-law smiled.

Although they might not necessarily use it, it made her feel at ease when Lin Qing He gave her the go-ahead.

Now it came up, Eldest Sister-in-law couldn't understand what Second Sister-in-law was angry about.

This bicycle didn't spend a cent of her money. They definitely used Fourth Brother-in-law's retirement fund. Fourth Brother-in-law bought it back, so in future, if the family ever needs it, he will definitely lend it.

This meant the three families can use Brother-in-law's bike for free. It counts as taking advantage. What was Second Sister-in-law mad about?

"During this period of time, it is the highest peak for development in your belly. Eat more nutritious things, and the baby will be very smart after birth." Lin Qing He advised.

Although she had never given birth, but her colleagues in her previous life had. She heard an earful of the pregnancy experience.

With the current condition at home, it was better than most people in the village. At least because of their pregnancy, she and Third's wife can still have an egg for nourishment each day.

Second Sister-in-law did not receive this treatment.

Of course, when Second Sister-in-law was pregnant, she had it.

However, Eldest Sister-in-law made no comment. She instructed her on making clothes. The stitches and the likes were taught clearly.

After coming a few days, Lin Qing He almost completed Zhou Qing Bai's first set of clothes.

It was a close-fitting one. It had both the top and the trousers. As it was made with earthen cloth, so it was very warm.

Zhou Qing Bai was in a very good mood, receiving his new clothes. He implied that it was fine to casually make it. Apparently, she put in the effort. Her stitches were impeccable.

And it was also very close-fitting, just his size.

"It was hard on wife." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

Lin Qinghe didn't know if she was the suspected neighbor for robbing the ax. She always felt that his gaze was slightly hot. Wasn't it just a set of clothes, what's up with you?

There was no need to make any for Da Wa and his brothers. This year a set of cotton coats was made for them. They also have two sets of clothes inside. Shoes and socks were complete. No need for tomorrow and the slightly cold spring. Autumn was also fine. Just need to make the summer set.

It goes without saying that Zhou Qing Bai's summer clothes also need to be made.

The preserved eggs marinated last month were ready to be eaten this month. After coming over for few days to continuously borrow old Zhou Family's sewing machine, Lin Qing He brought two salted eggs over for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

As soon as she entered the door, she saw Second Sister-in-law. When Second Sister-in-law saw her, she smiled and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law had come. Is this cloth brought to show filial to Father and Mother?"

"No, I'm going to make clothes for Qing Bai with this. These two salted eggs were personally pickled by me are for Father and Mother. By the way, Second sister-in-law, what are you going give to Father and Mother as filial piety?" Lin Qing He threw back.

Second Sister-in-law laughed it off, "With my family condition, how can I compare with yours?"

"That's true. It really can't be compared." Lin Qing He nodded.

This enraged Second Sister-in-law a lot and she turned around and left.

Lin Qinghe snorted. Eldest Sister-in-law gave her a wink. Lin Qing He nodded and went over to Mother Zhou's room. She gave her the salty pickled eggs: "I marinated it myself. Mother, you and Father have a taste. If you like it, I'll bring some more. "

"Keep them for Da Wa and his brothers, no need to bring them." Mother Zhou responded.

"There's still some at home." Lin Qing He left the egg and came to the storeroom.

Old Zhou Family's storeroom was where the sewing machine was placed.

She began to sew clothes. In the past few days, she was already thoroughly familiar with the process. Not long later, Eldest Sister-in-law also came over.

"What happened just now?" Eldest Sister-in-law asked.

"Who knows. She behaved perplexingly when I enter the door. It's becoming a habit." Lin Qing He couldn't care less.

Chapter 52: Lamb and goji berry soup

"Nobody would deny that. She came back yesterday evening and talked like that." Eldest Sister-in-law's lip twitched as she spoke.

"Don't quarrel with her. You're pregnant, don't make yourself angry." Lin Qing He coaxed.

Eldest Sister-in-law burst into a smile when she comforted her instead: "I wouldn't keep it on my chest."

Then she looked at the cloth in her hand and pointed out, "After making another winter innerwear for Fourth Brother-in-law, I estimate there's enough leftover to make two sets of summer clothes for him."

"One summer set is enough. The rest will be for the three boys'. They don't any to wear." Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't bring many clothes back, but there were two sets. According to Lin Qing He's perspective, he didn't have enough to wear. In the mind of this era, it was definitely enough. But making an extra set isn't a bad idea.

The three boys definitely needed it.

Lin Qing He's speed was now very fast because she became skilled in using the sewing machine. Plus she was irritated from seeing Second Sister-in-law's face. So it took two and a half days to complete Zhou Qing Bai's second winter clothes.

The rest was summerwear. Lin Qing He also spent a few days to finish these and packed it in the closet.

She doesn't need to go to the old Zhou's house and run into Second Sister-in-law anymore.

In the morning, they had millet porridge with salted eggs. Lin Qing He announced: "Today I have to pickle another batch. You guys eat too fast."

It was only that long before the pickled eggs were almost devoured up. She had brought over the eggs twice to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Each time two, so four in total.

Now there were only a few left. The rest was eaten by the father and sons.

"I will go out and buy some eggs later." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Is there no lamb sold here?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Not here." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and said, "Want to eat?"

Lin Qing He shook her head and replied: "Don't torment yourself, going so far to the county city in this weather."

The last time he bought a bicycle, he also brought a jin of lamb back. She had added goji berry and stewed a lamb and goji berry soup. The taste was really delicious.

Although it was only a jin, the whole family was extremely content.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and said nothing. After taking care of the two little piglets after breakfast, he pushed the bicycle and carried the basket out.

Lin Qing He continued to knit the woolen trousers at home. It was for the kids. She also wanted one. This weather was extremely freezing.

She assumed Zhou Qing Bai had gone to the community's supply and demand cooperative. To her surprise, he only returned from this trip at 11:30. He also brought back three jin of mutton!

"The snow and wind are so big, why did you go to the county city?" Lin Qing He couldn't help saying when she saw his cheeks were flushed.

"It's not cold riding a bicycle." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Not only did he brought back the lamb, but also five jins of eggs.

Lin Qing He quickly sent him to go to Kang and wait. First, she boiled him a bowl of ginger soup for him to down. Then she nagged: "You better let up a bit next time!"

"Mother, Father knows that you want to eat lamb, so specially bought it for you." Er Wa interjected.

Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai, saw Zhou Qing Bai rubbed Er Wa's head and his gaze that met her eyes carried obvious indulgence.

"Only you know to speak eloquently!" Lin Qing He was a little embarrassed and glared at Er Wa.

Er Wa giggled. Lin Qing He picked up San Wa and put him in Zhou Qing Bai's arms: "Hug your son, he is warm all over."

San Wa stayed in his father's arms and blinked at his mother with big eyes, which expressed that he is very obedient and be his father's body warmer.

"Instead of bean paste bun for lunch, we're having lump soup." Lin Qing He harrumphed and stated.

Previously a lot of sticky bean paste buns were made, and there were still leftovers. A lot of leftovers.

She initially planned to eat this for lunch, but now she changed her mind.

The lump soup was the kids' favorite, especially the lump soup made by their mother, which was really yummy.

Lump soup was very easy to make. Lin Qing He used a lot of ingredients, including chopped mushrooms, minced meat, and eggs. There were no delicious vegetables during this season, otherwise, the taste will be better after adding green vegetables and tomatoes.

Zhou Qing Bai had no complaints about what his wife makes. He eats whatever she cooks.

After the children had their fill, they went to Kang. At this time, it was still snowing outside. It just was too cold.

Lin Qing He chopped the mutton by herself.

Including the skin and bone, it was three jins. Lin Qing He put in a half. The other half was left for tomorrow to eat. In this weather, it won't turn bad from leaving it out.

She placed it on the coal stove and stewed it. It'll be ready to eat at night.

"It's too cold. You brothers better bundle up for me. And you're not allowed to drink cold water. If I find out you drank cold water, you won't get anything to eat then!" Lin Qing He strictly instructed. She especially looked at Da Wa.

Da Wa cried out in injustice: "I don't do it now!" What's more, the winter was so freezing. Only fool would drink cold water!

Lin Qing He nodded: "It's fine if you don't. Tonight you get an extra piece of lamb."

"Me too," Er Wa said.

"Okay, give you extra," Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Qing Bai watched the mother and sons interact. His gaze mostly focused on Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He raised her eyes to glance at him. She coughed dryly and said: "You must be exhausted from this morning, sleep a bit."

"You sleep too." Zhou Qing Bai steadily looked at her.

The woolen pant in Lin Qing He's hand was almost ready, so she put them away first. The whole family took a nap on the kang. When she got up, Lin Qing He continued to knit the woolen pants.

Zhou Qingbai was no longer on the kang. At this time, he had to make pig food for the piglets, so he was preoccupied.

Lin Qing He was thankful that there was still some wool at home that would allow her to pass the time. Otherwise, there was no way to pass the days. It was really boring.

At around four o'clock in the afternoon, she completed the woolen pant.

Then she started knitting the second one, because there was really nothing to do. The speed of knitting pants wasn't slow at all.

It was really idle on these snowy days.

The smell of mutton and goji berry soup in the pot was already fragrant. Lin Qing He saw that it was cooked and scooped some. for Zhou Qing Bai to deliver to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

Da Wa? Forget it. The snow outside was pretty hefty. It was better to stay in the room on this freezing day.

"Mutton soup? Keep it for yourself. You don't need to bring it over." Mother Zhou refused.

"My wife said to bring it." Zhou Qing Bai maintained, then went to the kitchen to get the bowls. He poured it out. Just perfect, two bowl full and two pieces of lamb, one for each.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't stay any longer. He went back after distributing it.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't act reserved, so they drank the warm mutton soup.

"Fourth's wife's cooking skill is really good," Mother Zhou remarked while drinking soup.

Whether it was pickled eggs or this mutton soup or the occasional ginger date soup that was sent over, the taste was superb.

Moreover, Mother Zhou felt that her body had been warmed a lot this year. Don’t know if it was linked to these soups.

Chapter 53: Looking for fault.

It wasn't just Mother Zhou who thought so. Father Zhou was the same.

It was only once every three or five days, but in the past, there was no such treatment.

Got to say, even though the soup doesn't fill the hunger, the body felt a bit different after drinking it for a while.

"There are benefits from youngest's retirement," Father Zhou remarked.

"As long as she can take care of old Fourth and the boys, we don't need her to send stuff over." Mother Zhou also commented.

Judging by Lin Qing He's current performance, Mother Zhou was quite satisfied. Of course, that was on the premise that she doesn't spend money.

Otherwise, Mother Zhou would have a hard time reining in her temper because she couldn't stand it anymore.

While on Lin Qing He's side, she doesn't care what the old couple thinks. The reason why she would get the soup sent over is because it's what they should be doing. In the end, they were the boys' grandparents and they treated the brothers well.

If it were someone who treated the brothers terribly, she would definitely not go through so much trouble.

Zhou Qing Bai was back. Her steamed mantou was ready. So the family ate the mutton soup with mixed grain mantou, which was also tasty.

Although there were still a lot of materials in the space, Lin Qing He did not follow modern standards. She would still make it with other grains for the children to eat.

For example, this mantou was a combination of cornflour and wheat flour. Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to make it. He did it and stored a lot at home.

When not eating other foods, she'll steam mantou and then make soup. With this, the meal was complete.

Even so, if the guys' food was the second-best in the village, and no one dares to label themselves as first.

After Zhou Qing Bai returned, he didn't seem to get thinner. Not only did he not lose weight, Lin Qing He obviously felt that he had too much energy with nowhere to vent. Otherwise, why would he get up in the morning to run and not afraid of the cold?

Running wasn't enough. He would go back to the yard to practice boxing. If Lin Qing He didn't stop him by saying Da Wa was still young, afraid he would pull him in to box together.

For such a dinner, one steamed mantou and a bowl of mutton soup were enough for Lin Qing He. Her current figure was just right because the oil content at home was sufficient. She was afraid that she would get fat.

In Zhou Qing Bai's eyes, her standard was clearly thin. When he saw her finished, he stuffed another one to her and used his eyes to tell her to eat instead of retaining it for them, father and sons.

Lin Qinghe: "..." Silently broke a small piece to eat and the bigger one was given to him.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't receive it, uttered: "Eat more."

He found that her intake quantity was too small. This size mantou, he can eat five before he's full, but she actually ate only one.

"Can't eat anymore," Lin Qing He maintained.

Zhou Qing Bai saw that she really didn't want to eat anymore and accepted it with no other choice. He stated, "You are too thin."

"That's right. Mother, you are too thin." Da Wa also nodded: "You only ate one, while I have eaten two!"

"Mother eats less than me." Er Wa had one and a half.

"Mother." San Wa hugged his mother. Mother ate one just like him. He felt he was the closest to Mother.

"Quick eat, let's go walk around after eating." Lin Qing He smiled.

Zhou Qing Bai told her to drink more mutton soup. This time Lin Qing He did not refuse his good intentions and scooped up a small bowl to drink.

Afterward, when coaxed her again, she ignored him. Really, was it easy for her to maintain such a good figure?

Zhou Qing Bai didn't make her eat anymore. The children were full, and the rest was eaten by him alone. His appetite was enormous.

Lin Qing He wiped the boys' mouths and washed their hands. Then they got fully armed and went out to continue making a snowman.

All the brothers have gloves. This was what she entrusted Mei Jie to keep an eye out for at the cooperative. If there were some, set them aside for her. And Mei Jie did.

Three gloves cost six yuans. So one required two yuans. It also needed a coupon.

It wasn't cheap at all. But Lin Qing He still bought it. She didn't want the kids to freeze their hands and get damaged. The current winter can't be compared with the future greenhouse effect. It was extremely freezing to death.

Lin Qing He took the three brothers out to play for half an hour before gathering them back to the room. The Kang was already heating. After washing their feet, they were allowed to go on the Kang.

Da Wa began to recite numbers. Lin Qing He started training him half a month ago, and now he can count from one to twenty without errors. He can also add and subtract up to ten, which indicated relatively high in IQ.

Otherwise, he won't be able to mix so well in the future.

Lin Qing He gave him a book for him to start writing. As for Er Wa and San Wa, whether the two write or draw, it was up to them. Anyway, teaching one or teaching two, it was still teaching.

"Are you going back home before New Year?" Zhou Qing Bai asked her when he brought her foot bath.

At first, Lin Qing He hadn't caught on. Only after a pause did she understand he was talking about her maternal family. Then she nodded and said, "I'll see which day I'm free to go back."

"I'll go with you." Zhou Qing Bai gazed at her.

Lin Qing He shook her head: "No, just me going back is enough."

This time she went back, she didn’t plan to go back during the New Year. She wasn't visiting relatives. She was going to find fault, so it was better not to take him with her.

She will not allow those from old Lin family to destroy her present life. She had no guilt for mysteriously becoming the original owner, so she won't have any guilt toward the old Lin family. It wasn't possible.

Old Lin Family can extinguish their hope of wanting her to supplement them like she was the original owner.

Both old Lin Family's Father Lin and Mother Lin were still alive. They were older than Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. She had two elder brothers and two elder sisters above, and a younger brother below.

This younger brother was pretty nice. He used to be summoned by the original owner to find firewood. He didn't accept any money given. And if he did, he used it to buy candy for Da Wa and his brothers.

But after he got married, there was less contact. After all, he had to take care of his own family.

As for siblings above, the relationship with the original owner was mostly good. Even so, it was the original owner being beneficial to them a lot.

For example, a new military coat sent back by Zhou Qing Bai. It was given by the original owner to her second brother, this lazy bum.

Not even her younger brother had a share.

Moreover, the current one on Zhou Qing Bai was old. He only sent it back because he was worried about the family's bed wasn't warm enough.

Such a big set, it can be used as a quilt. These words weren't a cover-up.

"What's the matter?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her. Why did he get the slight feeling that his wife was approaching the pigs and sheep with a sharpened knife?

Lin Qing He stated, "Nothing, It's just that I felt 'I' was pretty stupid before."

Zhou Qing Bai: "..."

"I'll make a trip back tomorrow." Lin Qing He couldn't stay put from the thought of picking fault. She simply declared: "After finishing breakfast, I'll head out. I will come back for lunch at noon. Watch the home for me."

Zhou Qing Bai stared at her and expressed, "No need for me to go with you?"

"No need." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Chapter 54: Stealing grain

In the evening, Lin Qing He supervised Da Wa over his writing practice and math before letting the three brothers sleep.

Zhou Qing Bai moved the three sleeping brothers in a row at the end of the Kang and freed up space for the two of them.

Lin Qing He 's heart leaped out. Then she remembered her menstrual period and became calm.

Zhou Qing Bai said quietly, "It's time to sleep."

Lin Qing He nodded: "Sleep."

As for sleeping, Zhou Qing Bai had eaten mutton today. So sure enough, he was restless. Lin Qing He indifferently pointed out: "My period is here. Behave and sleep properly."

Zhou Qing Bai was disappointed when he heard that.

Lin Qing He slept comfortably. The kang burned was heated at dusk, so they could sleep warmly all night. After all, her seven-jin quilt wasn't covered for nothing.

And also a four jin was added on top.

"Sleep." Even Zhou Qing Bai was disappointed, at least he could still hold his wife to sleep.

Lin Qing He was cuddled in his arms. Feeling that her heartbeat speeding too fast, she uttered, "I can't sleep if you hold me!"

"You can." Zhou Qing Bai spoke sulkily.

Lin Qing He mentally refuted, 'Then you wear a pair of pants. You ate lamb again tonight and had abstinence for so long, so at this moment, that spot is very spirited. With that against me, how can I sleep?'

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai called out.

Lin Qing He felt the man's voice was pleasing, deep, sexy, and magnetic.

However, Lin Qing He chose to pretend to be dead. Tonight, she made a mistake. She thought he couldn’t do anything, so she ignored him and forgot that she had to sleep with him!

The three brothers' sleeping quality was excellent. At this moment, they were asleep. They will wake up in the middle of the night to pee and drink a glass of water before snoozing to the next morning.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't get a response from his wife, so he didn't say anything. After all, holding his soft wife was also a very enjoyable thing.

"Still not sleeping?" Lin Qing He pretended for a while and could still feel that he hadn't dozed off. The hand resting on her waist was extremely hot.

"Wife, when does that go away?" Zhou Qing Bai said sullenly without answering the question.

"I don't know." Lin Qing He uttered in a displeased mood.

"Wife, you don't want me?" Zhou Qing Bai sighed.

Lin Qing He mentally answered, 'I don't. Not one bit! Quickly go to sleep!'

She directly turned her body to face the same direction as the children. Zhou Qing Bai huddled over from behind. Lin Qing He could still feel his enthusiasm for her very clearly.

After the New Year, Zhou Qing Bai was only 28 years old. While she was 24 after New Year. She was 4 years old younger than him.

But whether it was twenty-eight or twenty-four, it was the period of young people's passion ah.

After being provoked by him, Lin Qing He's heart became erratic. However, she paid no mind to him.

Before she thought it through, don't even think about touching her, no matter how fervent he was.

Lin Qing He didn't fall asleep until about 9:30 that night. Only when Zhou Qing Bai felt that his wife was sleeping, did he dozed off with regret.

Forget it. Let's take it slowly. It seems that his wife hadn't completely put down her prejudice toward him.

However, she was willing to share the same quilt with him, which was also a good start.

Lin Qing He slept very warmly that night. She felt like she was holding a big stove, it was very comfortable.

It was still snowing outside in the morning, so Zhou Qing Bai didn't go out. Most importantly, his wife held him as she slept so soundly. How could he push her away?

When Lin Qing He woke up, it was almost seven o'clock. Seeing that he was still on the kang, she froze: "You didn't go out for a run?"

"It's snowing outside." Zhou Qing Bai gazed at her as he spoke warmly.

Lin Qing He nodded and then felt their position was a bit intimate.

She was hugging his waist and buried her entire face in his arms. While his long arm wrapped around her waist. Their posture was almost the same as the posture of a couple who were in love!

"I slept too comfortably, don't take offense." Lin Qing He laughed dryly and got out of his embrace.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't press in on her too tightly and said: "Sleep some more. I will steam the buns."

Breakfast was steamed bun and shrimp soup. All made by Zhou Qing Bai. He also brought in hot water to wash up.

Because the snow was too heavy in the morning, Lin Qing He didn't plan to go back to the old Lin's House and find fault anymore. No need to risk through this heavy snowstorm.

She brought her three sons to breakfast, while Zhou Qing Bai went to take care of two piglets.

Now there was no more chicken in the chicken pen. The last chicken was stewed by Lin Qing He. It can no longer lay eggs, why keep it? Waste grain? Better to stew it for nourishment.

Today's snow kept going all the way until ten o'clock in the morning. It was a substantial amount.

The snow stopped, and Lin Qing He stopped knitting trousers. She took Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa, out to walk around. They couldn’t keep staying isolated at home all winter. Bundling up and wander around wasn't a bad idea.

While strolling, they came to Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi sibling's home.

Zhou Dong was shoveling the snow. The clothes on his body did not seem to be cold resistant. His cheeks were a little bit red.

"Shen!" Zhou Dong immediately shouted when he saw Lin Qing He.

Inside, Zhou Xi heard the voice, and happily chirped: "How come Shen have free time to come over? It's cold outside, hurry into the house. The Kang is heating, it's really warm."

"Shenzi, quickly bring the kids in." Zhou Dong said.

Lin Qing He noticed the kids didn’t want to enter the house, so she let them be. She stomped through the snow and came in. She directed to Zhou Xi: "Is there enough food this year?"

"Enough." Zhou Xi nodded and smiled.

This year, a lot of food was distributed to their household. And because they had money in their hands, they also bought some from the team. It can be said that this year's winter was better than the previous years' winter.

Although they eat two meals a day, they can eat half-full with each meal.

In fact, not only Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi were like this, everyone else tightened their belts during the days of winter isolation. From the usual three meals a day to two meals a day.

Because after the food distribution, the next food distribution will be at the time of the summer harvest.

Once it was spring, it was a period of temporary shortage. At that time, some people in the village had to go to exchange food coupons and then go to the supply and demand cooperatives to buy commodity food.

If they don’t want to spend money to exchange food coupons and then spend more money to buy food, then they have to frugally eat now. They have to hold it up to summer harvest.

"Under normal circumstances, someone must always stay home. I heard that someone in the neighboring village seems to have their food stolen," Lin Qing He warned.

This wasn't a joke. She heard it from Chen Daniang. Chen Daniang was the most informed about the latest news. It was an orphan and widow, who had their food stolen. At this time, getting their food stolen was like taking their life.

Fortunately, the neighboring team had a small hefty harvest this year and still had food left. So they were sent, otherwise, the pair wouldn't be able to live.

"I know, there will definitely be someone at home!" Zhou Xi confirmed quickly.

"It's enough to see you, brother and sister, be able to get through. But if there is any difficulty, just come over and tell Shenzi." Lin Qing He said, and then took out a handful of red dates from her pocket: "I brought this for you. Keep it."

Chapter 55: Reselling Pork

"Shenzi, no need. Leave them for Da Wa and his brothers to eat." Zhou Xi responded quickly.

"It's just a handful of red dates. What is there to push around for?" Lin Qing He said: "And girls got to eat more red dates, it's good for the body and replenish blood."

Zhou Xi bashfully accepted it.

This year her eldest brother got a share of 34 yuan. From her Shenzi's firewood, he earned nearly ten yuan.

Don't underestimate the ten yuans. It can let them siblings eat more.

"These two days are really cold, don't save the firewood at home. Your brother brought so much firewood back for Shenzi. Even til next year, it won't be used up. If you guys are short, come over and take some back. Wait until next for your brother to make it up." Lin Qing He expressed.

"There is enough firewood at home." Zhou Xi answered at once.

Because their family put in the effort, it was possible for them to go to the team and get a share of corn stalks, wheat stalks, cotton stubble, beanstalks, and sweet potato stem.

There were only two of them in the family. It was enough to burn the Kang twice a day. After all, there was also firewood collected by her elder brother.

Lin Qing He chatted with her for a while, and then took the boys back house.

"Brother, here. Shenzi gave it." Zhou Xi shared some red dates with her brother as she spoke.

"No need. You can it yourself." Zhou Dong shook his head.

Zhou Xi remarked: "Shenzi is so nice."

This year's winter was much warmer because there was a new quilt. In the middle of the night, they don't have to wake from the cold.

Zhou Dong nodded.

There was no doubt that Shenzi did take care of them.

Lin Qing He, who returned home, was planning to make bacon.

It had already entered the twelfth lunar month, and it was the best time to make bacon.

So in the afternoon, she came to find Mei Jie.

Mei Jie received her. Lin Qing He saw that no one was around, lowered her voice, and told Mei Jie her plan about the meat she got.

Mei Jie shook her head repeatedly: "No, it can't do. If this got found out, we will be in trouble!"

"Mei Jie, don't worry. If I got caught, I certainly won't say that Chen Ge is involved. We have known each other for so long, you know what kind of person I am. I dare not be careless on important matters. Besides, I have no choice. There're three kids in the family to raise. Now my man has retired, if I don’t find other methods to supplement the family expenses, my whole family can't keep on living."

Chen Mei's man was also surnamed Chen, the exact same surname as her.

"This is too risky." Mei Jie opposed.

"Mei Jie, don't worry. I won't do it often. Only once every three or five days. A few jins at a time. Any meat will do. I'll pay a dime extra for each jin, more or less can help with the household expenses. It’s not easy to raise children during this time. I don’t want them to live the kind of days we had when we were kids.” Lin Qing He persuaded.

The phrase 'a dime extra for each jin' made Mei Jie's heart moved.

Of course, this was also because her impression of Lin Qing He was indeed very good. In addition, she had seen Zhou Qing Bai, the husband. If the husband and wife weren't living in a rural area, she can't tell that they are rural people from their aura. They seem more city-folk than everyone in the city.

It was obviously dependable. After all, no one wants to get into trouble, right?

"But the county city is pretty far, especially now it is snowing." Mei Jie pointed out with hesitation.

Although she wanted to use her husband's position to make extra money, honestly, she made none over the many years, other than what she benefitted from Lin Qing He.

"Not doing it now." Lin Qing He shook her head. It was too cold these days. In order to make that little money, there was no need to suffer. She came to give a heads up first.

"When it's spring, I will ride a bicycle to take the meat from Chen Ge in the morning, and then go directly to the county city." Lin Qing He whispered.

"There's a bicycle at home?" Mei Jie surprised.

"Specially prepared for this." Lin Qing He said with a wink.

With this, Mei Jie felt that she could give it a try.

"Mei Jie, go back and discuss with Chen Ge. It's no problem if he doesn't agree. If he agrees, then I can assure you now if anything happens, I will never pull anyone into it. I take whole responsibility for my own matter!" Lin Qing He declared.

"Then I will go back to discuss with your Chen Ge." Mei Jie nodded hesitantly, then whispered.

"Alright then. Tomorrow I'll buy pork belly and loin. Mei Jie, how many jin can you get for me? I want to buy it back to make bacon." Lin Qing He said.

"Making bacon, then I can get three or four jins for you. As for the particular part, I'll have to see. Come around at 5:30 in the morning, I will wait for you over there." Mei Jie stated.

"Okay." Lin Qing He nodded.

But she was in a slight dilemma in her heart. Five thirty, that was too early!

What she didn't know was that the slaughterhouse got up to work at one or two in the middle of the night. 5:30 was very late. It was because the sunrise was later now. Otherwise, they can't go that late to get the meat. It'll be too eye-catching.

Lin Qing He returned, while Mei Jie absentmindedly went back to work. Once she got off work, she headed home immediately.

Then she woke her man, who was catching on sleep, to talk about this.

"Old Chen, do you think we should do this?" Mei Jie went over it again before asking.

Mei Jie was willing. Them, husband and wife, certainly have a workplace but in fact her job was not guaranteed. That's because the old director's daughter-in-law was about to give birth, and only then did she get this position. Once the baby is born, her being able to continue was another matter.

She used to be a temporary worker, and that related on connections.

Only after she officially went to work, did the living pressure eased a lot. Let's not mention how tightened their belt was in the past.

At present, her salary was 14 yuan, while her old Chen was more than her. He got 16 yuan and can still get some oil content back home on most days.

The two add up to thirty yuan, which wasn't little. But the family got three children studying now. Although they have moved out, they still give three yuan each month to her parents-in-law.

Waking up every day, they have to eat. Those who aren't heading the family do not know how hard life at home was.

"Are you sure she is reliable?" old Chen was solemn for a bit before voicing out.

"Reliable, otherwise I won't be taking her food coupons and stay in communication with her. Her man has retired, so now she wants to supplement the family. I think she is a smart one." Mei Jie said.

"Then wait until spring and let her come and try. If it doesn't work out, then immediately stop." old Chen stated.

Hearing this, Mei Jie became relieved.

Each time take a few jin of meat, so a few jins of meat equal to a few dimes. This can buy them a jin or two of eggs back home to nourish the children!

"She ordered a few jins of pork belly and loin. How much do you think you can get?" mentioned Mei Jie.

"I can give her five pounds." old Chen said.

He was somewhat stunned. To be still able to buy meat to make bacon during this time, they definitely know how to eat.

"That's enough," Mei Jie nodded.

Ge: Brother

Chapter 56: Raising dogs to guard home

Lin Qing He wasn't worried about Mei Jie disagreeing. Even though the transaction was a bit risky, the current movement was not as severe as it was in the early 1960s.

Then there was Mei Jie, who had to support the elderly and half-grown children who can eat their old man to poverty. This period was the time of the middle-aged crisis.

It was truly having old above and young below. As long as one wasn't stupid, they would be willing to give it a try.

Both husband and wife have employment, so obviously they weren't stupid. Lin Qing He anticipated as long as there's no problem on her side, it'll be fine.

With a space in her hand, buying and selling some stuff was like playing for her.

Now the only problem for her was that she had to get up so early in the future!

Would she be able to conceal getting up early from Zhou Qing Bai? Lin Qing He felt that she couldn't hide this matter. With his character, he most likely would ask her to not do it.

When Lin Qing He came back, she chanced upon someone from other villages carrying their eggs to sell. So she bought two jins of eggs on the way home.

As Lin Qing He went back, she hadn't been able to come up with anything.

Zhou Qing Bai was a little puzzled. Why did his wife look like she had something to say but stopped for some reason?

He didn't ask immediately.

It was already past three o'clock. Tonight she intended to eat bean paste bun, so Lin Qing He didn't plan to cook.

But because of the dry weather in winter, she stewed seaweed and ribs soup.

There weren't many spare ribs remaining. Lin Qing He added It all.

In the evening, the family was quite satisfied with the food. After eating, they routinely went to wash and sleep.

But because of this bean paste bun, she was worried that the children were too small to digest well, so she played with them for a while before sleeping.

"What's the matter?" Zhou Qing Bai said as he hugged her.

That's right, the children were moved by him to one side tonight again. He shared the quilt with her again.

"I ordered meat with my Mei Jie as I planned to make some bacon. Mei Jie told me to go over at 5:30 tomorrow morning." Lin Qing He mentioned.

"Slaughterhouse?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"En." Lin Qing He nodded.

"You sleep. I will go tomorrow, Mei Jie recognize me." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"The children are still asleep at half past five. You stay at home, I will go on my own." Lin Qing He shook her head.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't speak and patted her on the back to signal her to sleep.

Early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai got up quietly. But as soon as he moved, Lin Qing He woke up.

"Sleep, I can get it." Zhou Qing Bai coaxed.

"I will go with you. We can come back before the children wake up." Lin Qing He shook her head.

Seeing that he couldn't dissuade her, Zhou Qing Bai didn't stop her. So he wrapped her up tightly. Lin Qing He had a black thread hanging over her. However, once she stepped out, she felt a gust of cold air. She felt that she was quite noble, to make such a big sacrifice for this family!

"If you dare to let me down in the future, I will definitely be able to live better than you!" Lin Qing He harrumphed as she sat behind him, hugging his waist.

Zhou Qing Bai: "... I will not let you down." You are my wife. In this life, I'm your most loyal partner and will never betray you.

But he wasn't the kind to say love words. These were what he silently vowed in his heart.

Zhou Qing Bai's feet were fast. Even with her, the cycling speed was fast and stable. With Lin Qing He, it took him half an hour to reach the slaughterhouse.

The departed at 5 o'clock, so it was 5.30 on the dot.

Mei Jie was already waiting when they arrived.

Lin Qing He got off the bike and quickly uttered, "Jie, how long have you been waiting here?"

"Nt long, I just arrived." Mei Jie smiled. At the sight of the couple coming, she automatically assumed that both of them were aware of the matter: "Old Chen said he could get five jins. Both pork belly and loin."

"Many thanks, Jie." Lin Qing He responded at once. Then she continued: "Jie, go in and get the meat to show me. Pigtail, pig leg, pork ribs, and the likes, can you see if you can give me some?"

As she spoke, she passed seven yuans.

"OK, wait a bit." Mei Jie took her basket and went in. Soon she brought it out.

Lin Qing He didn't give many glimpses to it. She accepted it and said, "Jie, then we'll go back first. The children are still sleeping at home."

"Hurry back." Mei Jie nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai also carried her back.

"You have a good relationship." Zhou Qing Bai mentioned.

"It is," Lin Qing He replied. She gave Mei Jie a two-jin national food coupon yesterday.

A thing like national food coupons was very precious. But they weren't much use to her family. Zhou Qingbai brought a lot of them back. These were the smaller ones. She hadn't taken out the five jin and ten jin ones yet.

She'll keep those. She didn’t plan to take them out easily. She wondered if she should open the letter of recommendation and go to the old capital.

Why go to the old capital?

Naturally for cleaning out her treasure.

But now it was too early to talk about this. The children were still young. It was inconvenient to take them for traveling. Wait until they are bigger.

"Do you think what I did was crooked?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Qing Bai shook his head and expressed: "There is nothing lawless here. It's not like it was reselling."

Both the kids and adults in the family need to consume oil content. They bought it with money, so how was it unruly.

Lin Qing He didn't get comforted by this because she planned to resell in spring next year!

"Let's head back quickly. Don't know if the children at home woke up yet," Lin Qing He said.

Although he didn't say it, Zhou Qing Bai still felt that his wife had something to worry about.

It was only six o'clock when they got home. This season was for winter isolating. Every family didn't get up so early. So the village was completely quiet.

"Were there any dogs retired from your previous work?" Suddenly, it came to Lin Qing He that the family needed a dog to watch the house.

"We can raise?" Zhou Qing Bai gazed at her.

Lin Qing He felt that he was a little happy. She didn't know what he was happy about, it was only raising a dog. The children were still small, so it was a pretty good idea to raise one.

"Of course, but only if it came from that place. Ordinary dogs don't do anything. I don't plan on getting them." Lin Qing He declared.

"There is. Before I came back, Head asked me, but I thought you wouldn't want to raise it and refused. Although it retired due to injury and the leg was a little lame, it is a good hand at guarding home. What's more, it is also loyal to the owner." Zhou Qing Bai affirmed.

"Seem like you raised this dog before," Lin Qing He struck home with her words.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at his wife, he did not expect his wife to be so keen.

The dog was indeed his former partner, but like him, he got injured and retired. He should be still there.

"After breakfast, go to the commune to make a call and ask." Lin Qing He instructed.

She tossed out some pork belly and loin from the space. Some ribs were also taken out. Because it was from Mei Jie, she doesn't have to worry as long as it wasn't too excessive since it came from a known source.

Chapter 57: The way to raise pigs

Don't assumption from how her family seems to eat meat and egg every day. Actually, they didn't.

Each time she bought meat, it was only so much. Even if she took out a bit more again, the amount was limited. There was a big man like Zhou Qing Bai at home. How was the meat bought from Mei Jie enough?

The same was true for eggs. Every day, she takes out up to six eggs a day to eat.

Even like this, the consumption rate was also extremely fast.

But compared to the guys in the village, who ate meat a few times a year, her family's life was indeed heavenly.

In addition to pork belly and loin, this time she bought a pig's tail, which was stewed with soybeans.

There were also three portions of ribs. Knowing that she likes big bones, she was given two.

Altogether, these spent seven yuan, which wasn't expensive.

Lin Qing He was still very skilled at making bacon. It's been four days after marinating the bacon and the flavor had submerged. She then hung it in the backyard.

Da Wa said: "Mother, is this bacon you made delicious?"

"Is there anything your mother made that isn't tasty?" Lin Qing He fired back with raised her eyebrows.

Da Wa grinned: "Everything made by Mother is delicious!"

At least no one in the village had more delicious food than his family!

Er Wa started to fixate on this bacon: "Mother, when can we eat it?"

They all witnessed it. In order to make this meat called bacon, their mother put a lot of ingredients, including sugar!

"It still takes about ten days. So wait." Lin Qing He said.

In the past few days, the wind and snow have not been small. Lin Qing He answered and picked up San Wa, who was hugging her leg. San Wa uttered: "Eat meat."

"Every day eat meat. Look how much fat you gained, little guy?" Lin Qing He said with a smile.

The pig's tail was stewed a few days ago. These two days were ribs and big bones.

Every day there was at least one meal with oil content.

Speaking of this, Lin Qing He, who had never married, was really good at raising kids. Look at the three brothers of old Zhou family. Who wouldn't give second look when they go out? They were raised so well by her that no can pick fault.

Even more so with Zhou Qing Bai. After returning, Lin Qing He can feel that he seems to be a little fatter, right?

Even if he goes out for a run every day, Lin Qing He could still feel that he was really well fed by her. Of course, if he didn’t flirt with her at night, she would have no complaints.

From the day before yesterday, when her thing left, she tactfully slept holding San Wa. This made Zhou Qing Bai unable to find an opportunity.

This had Zhou Qing Bai feeling powerless.

"Mother, I'm heading over to grandma's place. Grandma said that it would be Laba in a few days. It was time to drink Laba congee." Zhou Da Wa announced.

"I know. I'm already preparing. There are all kinds of food at home. I will make you a delicious Laba congee then." Lin Qing He said.

She carried San Wa back to the room. Now it was warm. The Kang was more comfortable.

"Get on the Kang. Time to write and study," Lin Qing He ordered.

It was snowing outside now. It had been falling every day for the past few days. It really made people shiver.

Zhou Da Wa swiftly went to Kang to study. Zhou Er Wa followed and grabbed the pen and paper to write and draw pictures. As for San Wa, he messed with his eldest brother, then switched to his second brother. He had great pleasure from it.

Lin Qing He continued to knit the woolen pant. This woolen pant was knitted for San Wa. Ther elder two had theirs. and weren't afraid of the cold.

Once she knitted San Wa's, she will knit one for herself. Although it was certainly not very beautiful, the key point was to keep warm!

This weather really made her wish to stay in bed and not get out every day. It was impossible to imagine what kind of courage she had to summon up to cook for the father and sons.

"What is Father doing?" When he finished his mother's homework and brought it over for his mother to inspect, Zhou Da Wa asked.

Lin Qing He examined it once and pointed out two errors. She got him to copy five times before answering: "I don't know what your father is doing."

Actually, she knew that Zhou Qing Bai went to the community's Tofu Workshop to get soybean dregs.

He was bringing it back to raise pigs. After feeding them for a while, the two little piglets were raised very well and grew a lot.

Lin Qing He also had the experience. When she lived with her grandmother before, she heard the neighbor say that raising pig used this. Of course, they had to add cornflour and rice bran and cooked it. The pig loves to eat it very much.

So she asked Zhou Qing Bai to get some to try.

At this time, there was no such so-called feeding method. Soybean dregs from the Tofu Workshop were used as fertilizer. It was enough for Zhou Qing Bai to bring eggs over.

He brought back two sacks of soybean dregs.

"That jin of eggs were exchanged so much soybean dregs?" Lin Qing He was a little surprised. This can be fed for ten days to half a month.

Because they were still piglets, it was time yet for them to gorge.

"They told me to exchange next time." Zhou Qing Bai explained like this.

This meant that other person was delighted to. But he doesn’t know if the soybean dreg can feed the pigs well. His wife said that she had read it in the book. Zhou Qing Bai trusts her now, so he went to buy a little to try.

It was just trying. There won't be any major problems. If it doesn't work out, he can go back to the usual.

"Then exchange it next time," Lin Qing He nodded, and then continued, "Don't let anyone know about this method, otherwise it won't be easy to get food for our pigs!"

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai was helpless, he didn't know if the piggy would like to eat it.

Lin Qing He didn't mind him. This time he also brought two jins of tofu back. Tonight, they'll eat corn mantou and bone and tofu soup.

Zhou Qing Bai started experimenting with soybean dregs, rice bran and corn as a feed.

Lin Qing He had given him a method of proportion and fermentation, as for the rest, she didn't care. Her method was great, the pig could grow to two hundred jins.

In a year, how many jins could the village nurture the pigs to?

It can be regarded as an excellent fat pig if it can reach one hundred and twenty or thirty jins. And that took a whole year of effort.

If the pigs in her family were raised her way, they can certainly grow to two hundred jins a year. Most importantly was that the piglets don't get sick easily if they ate well.

Others in the village also had pigs at home. A while ago, some people had no piglets at all.

The two piglets of her family were raised until it was really smooth and glossy.

From time to time, Lin Qing He used her memories from her previous life to look at things, so she felt it was normal. But Zhou Qing Bai, a native man, didn't even think it was such a wasteful thing to raise pigs with corn at this time.

Although it was only a little scoop, cornmeal was also good grain.

Farmers raised pigs by scrubbing the pot with water. Only when they were about to send to the slaughterhouse, they will give a few meals of cornmeal in hope for them to grow meat. As for other times, how can they get such good treatment?

However, at Zhou Qing Bai's previous place, there were pigs raise behind their kitchens for their own consumption. They would feed them like this, so Zhou Qing Bai did not feel Lin Qing He being wasteful at all. Instead, he thought her method from the book could be tested.

Chapter 58: Flying eagle

Once Zhou Qing Bai had finished serving the two piglets and returned inside, Lin Qing He poured him ginger date tea to warm his body and asked, "When will the dog arrive?"

But when she saw his face, she immediately exclaimed "You didn't apply the vanishing cream in the morning? "

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Forgot."

"The one day I don't apply it, you forgot? Do you know that your face is like a monkey's butt now!" Lin Qing He grumbled in irk.

"Monkey's butt." Er Wa gave a toothy grin.

"Father's face is a monkey's butt." Da Wa laughed out loud.

However, with one indifferent glance from Zhou Qing Bai, Da Wa's laughter came to an abrupt halt. Like a duck pinched by its neck, he tottered back into the room.

Lin Qing He went to pour some hot water to wipe his face and then smeared the cream on him again

"Let the kids sleep by themselves at night." Zhou Qing Bai waited for her to finish and grasped her hand.

Meeting his undisguised, heated gaze, Lin Qing He uneasily pretended to be dumb. "They are only that small. And the weather is too freezing. Let's talk about it in the spring."

Zhou Qing Bai stared at her, his eyes were serious.

Lin Qing He said: "Can't you think about something besides that every day?"

Zhou Qing Bai let go of her. When Lin Qing He thought he was probably injured by her, she heard him say, "Then it's settled."

Lin Qing He's mind, 'Settled? Who agreed with you? Wants to enter my bed? Let alone the door, there are no door seams at all!''

"The dog should be here in two days." Zhou Qing Bai replied as he drank the warm ginger date tea.

"Can they recognize this side?" Lin Qing He said.

"They can ask. It's not difficult to find here." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

ZhouJia Village was certainly easy to find. Zhou Qing Bai's old pal arrived in the evening on the next day.

The first dog brought to the house. Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai what his name was. Zhou Qing Bai said that he was called Fei Ying (Flying Eagle). Although his feet were a bit lame now, in the past he was the fastest, so he lived up to its name.

Lin Qing He liked him very much., while the three brothers adored it even more.

Fei Ying was so excited when he saw Zhou Qing Bai, whom he was familiar with. He felt the same scent as Zhou Qing Bai on the kids and also displayed care toward them.

Yes, it was care. Lin Qing He can feel this word from Fei Ying's attitude towards Da Wa and his brothers.

This was a specially trained, very spiritual wolfhound.

"It must have been a lot of trouble for Wang Dage. You can't go tonight. You have to stay and rest for one night. The snow is too heavy. I will ask Qing Bai to take you to the county city to catch the bus tomorrow morning." Lin Qing He expressed.

Wang Chuan agreed with a smile. He felt that Lin Qing He sincerely wanted to keep him, so he didn't act reserved.

He had a life and death bond with Zhou Qing Bai. This time he heard the phone call he made and volunteered to come over.

In fact, he was worried that his brother was having a bad time at home, so he wanted to take this opportunity to come and check.

But now it seems that he's suspicion was pointless. There was no complaint with Old Zhou's wife.

Lin Qing He made three solid dishes that night. She came over to the next room, the kids' room to eat. It was very warm with the Kang burning.

One was stewed pork loin with potatoes, stewed pork belly and starch noodle, and a plate of braised pork. This was pre-ordered. This morning Zhou Qing Bai headed over to collect from Mei Jie’s husband, Chen Dage. His old friend was expected to be almost here, so they had to prepare meat .

Not only meat but also wine. Lin Qing He took the sated kids and left the table to Zhou Qing Bai and his brother.

"Seeing my sister-in-law this virtuous, I feel relieved. You don't know how much we worry about you." After Lin Qing He left, Wang Chuan dared to speak his mind.

Zhou Qing Bai shook his head: "Don't worry about me. Everything is fine at home."

"Now that I have seen it, what am I still worried about? Haha, come and have a drink with me!" Wang Chuan grinned broadly.

The two men clinked glasses and toasted. Then they ate up all the remaining dishes. The two demolished the whole bottle of liquor.

Lin Qing He made two cups of honey water, and then told them each to sleep. That night Zhou Qing Bai slept with Wang Chuan next door. Lin Qing He was disgusted with his body full of alcohol smell and drove him out, not giving him a chance to drunkenly make an advance on her.

Early the next morning, Lin Qing He got up and steamed the mantou and cooked a shrimp soup. She then let Zhou Qing Bai and Wang Chuan eat before allowing Zhou Qing Bai to send Wang Chuan away.

Heading out so early in the morning, he came back after nine o'clock.

When Zhou Qing Bai came back, he saw that the pigs in his family had been fed. Fei Ying was sated too and was in the middle of being touched and played by the kids. Once he saw Zhou Qing Bai returned, Fei Ying wagged his tail.

"Dad, is Fei Ying adapted to his nest?" Er Wa asked.

"Er Wa wanted to take Fei Ying into the room to sleep." Da Wa frankly stated.

Er Wa didn't speak, only touched Fei Ying, and looked at his father with his small eyes.

"Sleep with me!" San Wa simply overbearingly announced.

"You wish." Er Wa rolled his eyes in response.

"Hit you!" San Wa said as he intended to beat him. But he wasn't Er Wa's opponent. With one push from Er Wa, he fell.

This kid was also resilient. After falling, he climbed back up without crying.

"Got on the bus?" Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai, unconcerned about the brothers. It was normal for boys and brothers to fight and play among themselves. And she would not interfere as long as it was not out of line.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai's eyes were locked on her.

Lin Qing He can read the meaning from his eyes. This man was expressing his gratitude to her. What gratitude? Maybe it was her respectful performance last night, or her getting up early this morning to make breakfast for them?

"Continue to sleep next door tonight." Lin Qing He rebuffed as she lifted her chin.

Zhou Qing Bai paid no heeds to her and took Fei Ying with the boys to the village and walked around.

Don't be mislead by Fei Ying's lame, he was a first-class home watcher. An adult man may not be as alert as he was. With him here, Lin Qing He can sleep peacefully if Zhou Qing Bai wasn't at home.

Old Zhou family soon received the news. They heard that a big wolfhound was being raised. Eldest Brother and his brother all came over to take a look.

Having one more child in the family was already difficult to raise during this time, let alone a dog.

"This dog is really good." Eldest Brother examined and couldn't help sing praise.

Second Brother and Third Brother were in agreement. With this dog here, would anyone dare to act presumptuously?

Just by his look, all of them felt a bit panic, because this dog's gaze directed at them wasn't friendly.

"He's called Fei Ying!" Da Wa announced.

"That's right. Don't call him dog. That's a scolding word. Fei Ying has a name!" Er Wa added.

"Fei Ying." This was San Wa, who held onto Fei Ying without intention to let go.

The three brothers took Fei Ying out for a stroll, which attracted the envy of the children in the village. Not to mention the children, the teens also fell in love at sight.

Even if the leg is a bit lame, Fei Ying was still very strong. Only because the frontline forbade any flaw, so Fei Ying had no chance to go back into action again.

Da Ge: Big brother

Chapter 59: Who's bullying who

Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother had seen it for themselves, so they went back.

Mother Zhou didn't come over in person. She inquired about it from them.

"That dog is top-notch. If there is one, our family should also raise a one. It's superb at watching the house." Third Brother honestly stated.

The dog was so astute that it seems to understand human words.

"Raise what dog in our home? It sounds good to have a dog at Fourth's side," said Mother Zhou after hearing that dog was really up to the mark.

Although keeping dogs costs food, the key point was that it's able to guard the home.

Old Fourth was the only man in his house. No one dared to go wild before he retired, but now that he had retired, men can't be lacking in the family.

Although Da Wa and his brothers were all sons, they were still very young and can't help out much. As for Fourth's wife, can't really count on her. So it was a good idea to keep a dog at home.

Mother Zhou concurred on this point.

For this reason, she visited it in person after having lunch. With Fei Ying, Mother Zhou couldn't even enter the door. She shouted for Da Wa and Er Wa as she was internally satisfied with Fei Ying's performance.

"Grandma is here."

Da Wa came out with a mouthful of oil.

At noon, sweet potatoes were cooked, accompanied by stewed meat and starch flour. He was very content with his meal.

"Fei Ying, this is grandma. Own family." Da Wa said to Fei Ying. Only then Fei Ying retreated to let Mother Zhou go in.

"Quite excellent." Mother Zhou was very satisfied.

"That's of course, Fei Ying is very smart." Da Wa puffed out, then turned to Fei Ying: "Fei Ying, go back and eat."

Mother Zhou saw that Fei Ying's bowl turned out to be a new porcelain bowl, and what's more, contained meat congee!

Mother Zhou's eyes widened at once: "Fei Ying eating this?"

"Yeah, Fei Ying just arrived. He got to have a good meal." Da Wa didn't care.

He was delighted to give Fei Ying a good meal.

Mother Zhou mentally remarked, 'good meal? People don't get to eat as well as a dog!'

Rice and lean meat congee!

Mother Zhou came in. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were eating sweet potatoes with Er Wa and San Wa. Served with the sweet potatoes, was a plate of stewed meat and starch noodle, which tasted very good.

"Mother, have you eaten yet?" Lin Qing He greeted.

"I came here after eating." Mother Zhou said.

"Da Wa, go fetch a stool for your grandma to sit." Lin Qing He instructed.

Da Wa brought over a stool: "Grandma, please sit down."

Mother Zhou sat down and mentioned, "Is Feiying eating rice and lean meat congee?"

Lin Qing He said: "Mother, ask your son. He gave it. I didn't get to eat it myself."

With this, she reflected Mother Zhou's words. Obviously, she was the one who cooked it, but when pushing the blame, she had no pressure.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at his mother and said, "When Fei Ying was followed me, he saved me twice. Mother, don't feel remorse for this rice."

How could Mother Zhou know about this reason?

Even if she knew now, she still doesn't think a dog needs to be fed meat.

"I don't feed him meat often. It's just one or two meats." Zhou Qingbai said.

Isn't one or two meat still meat? Your Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law are currently pregnant and they still don't get meat!

But toward her youngest old son, Mother Zhou said nothing. Just uttered: "You need to be more prudent to live life. Future days will be long."

"I know, Mother. Don't worry." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Mother Zhou didn't stay long. After a while, she left.

Only then Zhou Qing Bai directed his gaze to his wife.

Lin Qing He felt it was natural: "You will have to deal with such things in the future. Unless you don't want to have peaceful days."

Once again, Zhou Qing Bai realized that another side of his wife, clever and cunning, like a fox that had been refined into a fine one.

Lin Qing He was full after eating three sweet potatoes and drank some congee soup. The tableware and chopsticks were handed over to him to wash. She continued to go back to knitting trousers.

At the same time, she was slightly depressed. There was no way. She hadn't confessed to Zhou Qing Bai about selling meat. According to her understanding of Zhou Qing Bai, he will never let her do this.

But she had a space. How can she be willing to let go of such a good opportunity to make money? And she was idle, might as well find something for herself to do, right?

It was a good distance away, but with a bicycle, it was more convenient now. Also, it won't hinder her cooking too.

However, Zhou Qing Bai's temperament will certainly not allow it.

This made Lin Qing He troubled.

Unknown to her entanglement, Zhou Qing Bai returned from scrubbing the tableware. Now the kids have Fei Ying, they are eager to play with Fei Ying. So they won't come to disturb them.

Lin Qing He watched him come over and sit next to her like he wanted to have a good chat with her.

"Tell me if something is up." Lin Qing He glanced at him and harrumphed.

Zhou Qing Bai actually wanted to nurture feeling with his wife. Although she took good care of his clothes, food, housing, and transportation, he always felt that there was something missing.

She seemed to be hiding from him. He didn't understand why she was hiding. At the end of the day, they got three children.

Although the days of his return in the past few years don't add up to a month, there was no barrier between husband and wife. He will definitely make it up to her in the future.

"Wife, you are worried about something." Zhou Qing Bai gazed at her.

Lin Qing He threw a glance at him, thinking, 'my worry is because of you.'

While her mouth said: "I eat and drink well now. My sons are sensible and my man got tenacity. What do I have to worry about"

These were angry words.

"Don't direct your irritation toward yourself, you can blow it up at me," Zhou Qing Bai stated seriously.

Lin Qing He denied: "There's no irritation. Don't disturb me. Go busy yourself. If you have nothing to do, then go up the mountain to see if you can hunt a wild rabbit."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai sighed and headed out.

Lin Qing He glimpsed at him. Zhou Qing Bai stood there unmoving, waiting for her to speak. Lin Qing He stared at him, her expression saying 'why are you standing there for? Weren't you leaving?'

Then Zhou Qing Bai went out. Judging by his back, he was a bit depressed.

Lin Qing He remarked in exasperation: "Acting like I was bullying you. Don't know who bullied who!"

He probably knew that she was in a bad mood because of him. Although he didn't know where he made a mistake, Zhou Qing Bai went up the mountain in the hope to bring something good back home.

Probably it was heaven's doing, as he actually caught a big rabbit.

It was about four jins. This weight was really heavy for a rabbit in this era. But if it were caught in the wheat field during the summer or autumn harvest, the rabbit can weigh about six or seven jins. That's what they call a fat rabbit!

But they weren't easy to catch.

This rabbit was made into a pot of braised rabbit meat by Lin Qing He. The whole family had eaten until their heart's content.

Lin Qing He's depression was also eaten into her stomach, so her mood improve.

Well, when she was sleeping at night, she still didn't plan to stick with him.

She held San Wa as she slept on the other side. Clearly indicating to him to sleep with Da Wa and Er Wa.

Zhou Qing Bai sighed in his heart. His wife still wasn't going to let it drop.

Chapter 60: Behave like the family head

In a flash, it was Laba festival.

Lin Qing He was prepared to cook Laba congee. She got up early in the morning to make it. Once the kids were up, a large pot of Laba congee was ready.

Fragant and sweet glutinous.

But the sweetness was only moderate. She doesn't like to eat sweetness too much, so she didn't put much sugar.

Once the Laba congee was ready, Lin Qing He immediately scooped out a large bowl and got Zhou Qing Bai to deliver it to the old Zhou's house.

She dared to guarantee that the Laba congee she made was the most delicious. There were lots of ingredients as well as sweet. So how can it not taste good?

Old Zhou's house also cooked theirs on that side, but it was casually made. It was enough to go through the motion. So naturally, it couldn't be compared to the one sent by Lin Qing He.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't have a bite. They shared a mouthful between the grandsons below. As for the granddaughters, they got none.

"There's really no words for how Fourth Sister-in-law live." Second Sister-in-law remarked at the smell of sweet Laba congee eaten by the children.

It goes without saying, her tone was a little sour.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law made no comment. That was because Third Sister-in-law currently had no son, so her daughter also had some. After eating the other's Laba congee and talked bad about the other. That was something Thrid Sister-in-law couldn't do.

The same goes for Eldest Sister-in-law. She looked at Third Sister-in-law's belly and said, "How are you feeling?"

Third Sister-in-law's stomach was already very big. It should be due any day now.

"Should be soon," replied Third Sister-in-law.

She can feel it herself. She should be about to give birth soon.

Mother Zhou had Laba congee before coming over to talk to Lin Qing He about it. When she came, Lin Qing He was eating with Zhou Qing Bai and the kids.

The boys were clearly overjoyed. This Laba congee was really delicious.

Inside were coarse rice, sticky rice, white polished rice, millet, peanuts, red beans, chestnuts and red dates, with white sugar and brown sugar added. It was especially yummy.

The brothers were satisfied after drinking it up.

Even Zhou Qing Bai also liked his wife's craft.

In fact, since he came back, Lin Qing He had never let him ate terribly during the three meals a day. Which meal didn't leave him fulfilled?

The only thing that made him helpless was that his wife barred him from joining her in the quilt. This was torture. He hoped that one day he would be free from his sentence.

"Mother, have you eaten yet?" Lin Qing He greeted.

"I have. Don't mind me. Enjoy your meal," said Mother Zhou.

Even so, Lin Qing He went in and brought another bowl out. She scooped a bowl for Zhou Mother and had let her sit down and eat together.

Mother Zhou was pleased with Fourth's wife's current attitude. Although her habit of spending money can't be corrected, it had to be said that her care towards her man and children beat everyone else.

Mother Zhou sat down and ate with them. She brought up Third Sister-in-law's matter.

"There's no problem on my side. I'll just go and give a head up." Lin Qing He confirmed.

"I'll give you the money first," Mother Zhou said.

Lin Qing He darted a glance at Zhou Qingbai and saw him say nothing, so she accepted it, "Trotters don't need that much. When the time comes, I will buy some meat for Third Sister-in-law as well. Got to ea some meat during post-natal confinement."

Mother Zhou gave five yuan.

"Up to you." Mother Zhou nodded.

Originally, the meat will be divided again at the end of the year. But that wasn't definite. If her diet was bad now, she may not be able to have breastmilk even if she eats meat after giving birth.

Lin Qing He gets it, so on the morning of La Shi(two days later) when the sun had yet to rise, Zhou Qing Bai hopped on the bike and brought five jins of fatty meat, six trotters and three jins of pork belly back. There were a few pork ribs and a pigtail as well.

As for Lin Qing He, she was still snoozing.

In the beginning, she wanted to go, but Zhou Qing Bai refused and had her sleep a little longer. Lin Qing He didn't act demure and naturally let him go alone.

The things that were brought back was up to Lin Qing He to distribute.

Lin Qing He divided old Zhou Family's share according to the quantity of five yuans. She arranged two pounds of fatty meat and two trotters with the remaining four were kept by her own children. She also set aside one jin of pork belly and one position of rib for them.

This was in line with five yuans worth.

And this was in the countryside standard. If it was a black market in the city, you can't buy so much for five dollars.

Lin Qing He packed these things into a basket and grabbed some seaweed. Then she delivered them to the old Zhou's house. She'll check on Third Sister-in-law on the way as well.

Third Sister-in-law's stomach was really big. Lin Qing He became a little bit terrified from the sight. Fortunately, she didn't need to give birth again, otherwise she couldn't imagine it.

"The two pig trotters I brought will be eaten after birth. The fatty meat and pork belly are also bought according to the money given by Mother. Ask Eldest Sister-in-law to stew rib with the seaweed into a soup for you. This is what I given you. You can eat it all by yourself." Lin Qing He clarified.

Then to Eldest Sister-in-law, who was present, she continued: "When Eldest Sister-in-law is about to give birth, I will buy it for you too."

She still had a lot of affinity for these two Sisters-in-law. So she expressed it to them at a time like this. It was also a display of handling relationships, right?

"No need. It's quite expensive." Eldest Sister-in-law smiled.

"It's only just this one time, so it won't cost much." Lin Qing He insisted.

When Lin Qing He went back, Third Sister-in-law expressed: "Da Wa's mother is becoming more and more like a family head."

"It's wonderful." Eldest Sister-in-law nodded in agreement.

Eldest Sister-in-law mentioned Lin Qing He's additional rib for Third Sister-in-law in front of everyone during breakfast. Mainly for Second Sister-in-law, to prevent her from nagging about Third Sister-in-law having a private stove.

Second Sister-in-law was verbally silent, but her face was pretty twisted. When she was pregnant before, why didn't she see Lin Qing He do anything?

Now she sends a rib to Third's wife. Although the ribs don't have much meat, still there's a saying that anything with oil is a good thing. Who doesn't want a free rib?

But the rest of the old Zhou family didn't say anything, same for the Zhou brothers. They just felt that Fourth's wife know how to behave now.

Lin Qing He doesn't want to get involved with old Zhou Family's matter too much. She had no idea that Zhou Qing Bai likes to eat pigtails?

Lin Qing He stewed the pigtails with soybeans. She drank some soup and ate nothing else.

The boys never refuse what was given. They chewed quite joyously. Zhou Qing Bai ate most of it.

As for the big fatty meat, she cut it into small pieces and cooked it into lard. The remaining oil residue ended up becoming a filling. Mixed with fried eggs and cabbage as a filling, it was wrapped within a bun dough.

Because there was a big eater like Zhou Qing Bai at home, Lin Qing He went all out. The weather was still freezing, she won’t be afraid of spoiling even when she made a lot. It was really convenient, whenever they want to eat, they can just steam up and make some soup on the stove.

Chapter 61: White-eyed wolf

During this kind of winter day, there was basically nothing to do.

Lin Qing He had already knitted pants for the kids and herself. As for Zhou Qing Bai, there was no need. He said he wasn't used to wearing it, so Lin Qing He didn't knit one for him.

Taking advantage of the good weather, Lin Qing He decided to return to old Lin Family for fault finding and put San Wa under Zhou Qing Bai's care.

She planned for this day for so long.

Once she reached old Lin's House, Lin Qing He bumped into her Second Sister-in-law.

"Yo, younger Guzi is finally willing to come back ah. I thought younger Guzi wasn't going to come back to the maternal family this year!" Second Sister-in-law Lin enigmatically remarked.

"Why won't I come back to my own maternal family? This maternal family is my root. No matter where I go I won't forget it ah!" Lin Qing He cheerfully responded.

"Younger Guzi, why are you coming back to maternal family empty-handed this time?" Second Sister-in-law Lin gave a quick scan and snorted.

"What? So when you return to your maternal family, you carry big and small packages? Believe me, my mother would break your leg if she found out." Lin Qing He unsmilingly smiled.

Second Sister-in-law Lin's face sank. She harrumphed before storming back in.

Lin Qing He won't nurture her bad habits. Mother Lin came out due to voices outside. Eldest Sister-in-law Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin also followed her out.

Shouldn't have called her Third older sister-in-law, as she was younger sister-in-law.

"No peace once you returned. What are you coming back for?" Mother Lin grumpily muttered.

"Oh, I must say, Mother, are you displeased that I'm empty-handed and no big and small packages at sight? The last time I returned, you didn't have this tone." Lin Qing He straightforwardly pointed out.

No need to suspect. Today, she came here to pick faults, so her speech won't be reserved.

Mother Lin felt she lost face, scolded: "What are you saying? Did I tell you to bring things back? You did it willingly. So why are you resenting me for?"

"Enough. I won't squabble with you over other matters. Zhou Qing Bai has retired from the army, so in the future, we have no income. Our family still has three kids to raise. It's fine if the adult starves but the kids have to eat. Since I brought so much money and things back home, shouldn't my maternal family support me a bit now that the family situation turned bad?" Lin Qing He simply stated.

These words had Mother Lin, Eldest Sister-in-law Lin, and Third Sister-in-law Lin were taken aback.

They weren't shocked by Zhou Qing Bai's retirement, but by Lin Qing He, this daughter/Guzi, actually daring to request this.

Old Lin Family had long received news about Zhou Qing Bai's retirement. They thought Lin Qing He would have already caused a scene but there was no message about her for a while now.

Putting aside this, she actually came back this time to take back the thing she gave her maternal family.

Doesn't she want face the most?

She actually dared to open her mouth on this kind of matter?

"I say, Guzi, you know what kind of situation old Lin Family is in. Our family can't even fill our stomachs. So what can we give you?" Second Sister-in-law Lin stepped out of the room after hearing her words and responded at once.

"Second Sister-in-law is really funny. You clearly knew that Qing Bai retired and you still ask me why I bought nothing back just now. Also, how are you unable to fill your stomach? Old Lin Family is well off, while my family is at the brink of falling apart. Mother, I'm your and father's biological daughter. Now life is getting worse, can't you give me some money?" Lin Qing He pleaded.

"How can you have no money? Guzhang got retirement fund after he retired!" Second Sister-in-law gritted her teeth.

"That's right Guzi. Guzhang retired due to injury, he can still bring money home." Eldest Sister-in-law threw in.

In the past, when things were brought back, she didn't much of a share. Now she wants to take it from the family, she won't agree as it was related to her.

Third Sister-in-law Lin remained silent.

"Money? What money? Do you know what Zhou Qing Bai did? He gave his money to his friend, whose family condition was worse. Do you know how strained our relationship after we argued? He's not willing to take back. And you know what kind of temperament I have. If our family condition really wasn't terrible, I wouldn't come back to ask for money!" Lin Qing He uttered.

"What terrible family condition? You even bought a bike and it's completely new!" Second Brother Lin came out. On him was Zhou Qing Bai's new military coat.

At this glimpse of this, Lin Qing He wished she could whip the original owner. Such a good quality military coat was given to a white-eyed wolf, how blind can she be?

"The bike was bought for me with the last bit of money Zhou Qing Bai had. Why else do you think I stopped fighting with him?" Lin Qing He sneered.

She didn't put any hope on the bicycle being concealed. After all, having a bicycle in the house in these days was comparable to having a modern sports car in the modern house.

She didn't cycle here today, she came on foot!

Everyone came to a realization. No wonder there was no trouble, it turned out that he bought her such a bicycle with the last sum of money at home.

"You have money to buy a bicycle, but no money to raise children?" Mother Lin said with a blackened face.

It was indeed a dark expression. This girl was always ignorant. She had always been picky about this and that. But Mother Lin never expected her to waste money like this.

It was the last sum of money. Instead of saving it, she bought a bicycle. Can this be bought back for dinner?

"Ain't that right. At this time, you're still dead set on keeping face. In this case, why do you come back to maternal family for money? With so many people in the maternal family, don't we still need to live?"

In the past, she sucked up to this Guzi. But now the feng shui turns, her man got demoted and the family's money was spent. From now on, she'll be facing the earth with her back toward the sky. Who was nobler than the other?

"I used to treat old Lin Family so well. Now that my life isn't working out, you are doing this to me?" Lin Qing He stared in disbelief at these relatives and uttered.

"Hurry back and live your life." Second Brother Lin dismissively waved his hand.

"Lin Qing Xi, isn't it time for you to return the military coat to me!" Lin Qing He fixated at him.

"This is what you gave to your second brother. Is there any logic in taking back what you have given?" Second Sister-in-law Lin immediately stepped in.

"I couldn't bear your fanaticism at that time, so gave it to him, Lin Qing Xi. I had intended to give it to my younger brother!" Lin Qing He snorted coldly: "I really didn't see it before. My own maternal family what has this kind of virtue. Alright, I have fallen down. Not only do you not give a lending hand but also spectate with cold eyes? From now on, I don't want this maternal family. Don't ask me to come back for the funeral when you die in the future! "

With this, she angrily stormed away.

It had Mother Lin enraged: "This wretched mouth! She wants to curse me and her father!"

Eldest Sister-in-law Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin act like mute. Third Sister-in-law Lin looked at Second Brother Lin's military coat before turning to go back in.

Father Lin had not come out of the house, but apparently, he heard it all.

As for Eldest Brother Lin and Third Brother Lin, they had gone up the mountain with the intention to see if there were any wild animals to catch.

When Eldest Brother Lin got back and heard that this, he had nothing to say. While Third Brother Lin sighed at the recount.

Guzi: husband's sister aka sister-in-law

Guzhang: husband's sister's husband

Chapter 62: Inflexible Stinky Man

"I'm warning you, we can't provoke this sister of yours, better to hide. You can't intervene in her matters, you hear?" Third Sister-in-law Lin immediately commanded.

In the past, her man had carried firewood or whatnot for her, but the military coat still ended up in the second branch's possession and not her man. Third Brother Lin didn't mind about this, while Third Sister-in-law Lin was mad.

"How can I intervene? I have no money." Third Brother Lin expressed.

"Some time ago you went to work as a small worker, that wages should be paid?" Third Sister-in-law brought up.

"The day after tomorrow." Third Brother Lin replied.

Third Sister-in-law Lin counted the days. Once Third Brother Lin gets the money, she'll take it straight away.

"Are you sure there are only two yuans?" Third Sister-in-law eyed him.

"It included lunch. If not, then it won't be two yuans." Third Brother Lin retorted grumpily.

Third Sister-in-law Lin didn't say anything. Third Brother Lin said he wanted to go to the mountains to test his luck. Now he was idle at home, his wife didn't stop him.

Third Brother Lin came to find Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He had already thrown the trip to the old Lin family two days ago to settle the accounts to the back of her mind.

She didn't plan to go back and make a large fuss. That was just a reminder to let old Lin's family know they can't make any demand from her. There was no way now.

When she came back, she tossed this matter to the side and never thought about it.

She didn't anticipate that Third Brother Lin would come over.

Lin Qing He came out and saw him. She blandly spoke: "Why are you here? Did you not hear from your wife? Now my family is poorly off, aren't you afraid of being clutched onto by us, poor relatives by coming here?"

"This was earned by me as a small worker some time ago. Sister, please take it and use it sparingly. Don't be as extravagant as before." Third Brother Lin took two yuans out of his pocket, paying no heeds to her words.

A total of four yuans. He gave his wife two dollars and the rest were here.

Lin Qing He was taken aback from the two yuans given by him. Then she put it away. Looking at him, she remarked, "I haven't dote you before for nothing."

Although the original owner's dote was only verbally, the actual thing was benefitted by the white-eyed wolf, Second Brother Lin.

Third Brother Lin coaxed: "Jiefu is a good man. Sister, you got to harmoniously live with Jiefu. He can support you."

"I know. I will. Come in and drink some ginger soup to warm your body." Lin Qing He said.

"No need. I'm going back now." Third Brother Lin shook his head. He left without entering the house.

When Lin Qing He sent him out, only Er Wa and San Wa were in the house. Da Wa and his father went up the mountain to see if they can chance upon any wild game.

But this time, he didn't catch anything. When the father and son returned, their hands were empty.

Er Wa told his father that Xiaojiu had just come by and stuffed money over to his mother. That's right, he saw it.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded in acknowledgment. That night during bedtime, he waited for the children to fall asleep before he asked Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He gave a brief recount of old Lin family's reaction, "I never expected that my only younger brother has a conscience."

Zhou Qing Bai felt powerless. What exactly does his wife want to do by doing this? Will she still connect with her maternal family in the future?

"I used to have my head submerged in pig oil. That's why I help out that group of white-eyed wolves. Not happening anymore. It's useless to have such relatives. I am too lazy to bother about them." Lin Qing He declared.

"Don't become angry because of these matters." Zhou Qing Bai coaxed.

"I'm not angry," Lin Qing He turned to him. "What is there to be angry about. I did it intentionally. They're lucky if they didn't get angered by me."

Zhou Qing Bai perceived that his wife wasn't affected by this, otherwise, she wouldn't have said nothing after returning.

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai put his hand on her waist and lowered his voice.

The underlying invitation was obvious. In the last few days, she slept with him like this. The children had slept on one side, which was his doing after she dozed off. She saw that he didn't do anything and let him be.

And she hadn't solved the problem of reselling pork. At the thought of this, she felt like suffocating from agitation. This inflexible man, don't even think about it.

"If you can't sleep, go to one side to sleep." Lin Qing He harrumphed.

"Oh." Zhou Qing Bai just hugged her, and his sigh sounded out above her head.

"What are you sighing for!" Lin Qing He uttered.

Now they have a good life, he should be content. When the original owner was here, there were no peaceful days. Why was he sighing with her?

"Wife, we are husband and wife." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

There was a hint of grievance in his voice.

He was a grown man holding his wife and can't do anything. If it wasn't torture, then what was? He was a normal man. How can he sit still when a warm jade(soft, delicate woman) was in his embrace. Impossible.

This person in his arms wasn't anyone else, it was his wife, who had three sons with him. Wasn't it normal for him to want to know more about her?

But she refused.

"If we weren't, do you think you could hold me to sleep?" Lin Qing He retorted.

She did have feelings for Zhou Qing Bai and also had husband and wife status. But so what? Can't she be unconventional and not give herself to him?

For each day her pork resale hadn't been settled, he doesn't get to eat meat one more day.

"It's just holding." Zhou Qing Bai said sullenly.

"Do you want to hold your son to sleep?" Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't speak anymore and hugged her even tighter. Lin Qing He ignored him and planned to sleep. Zhou Qing Bai said: "When?"

"What when?" Lin Qing He found it was quite comfortable in his arms. Warm, and extraordinarily muscular. His body smelled good. It was probably the smell of so-called male pheromones.

"When will you agree." Zhou Qing Bai uttered hoarsely.

Can't keep him waiting limitless. He won't be able to stand it, so he had to ask for a deadline. If it keeps on going, it'll be inhumane life.

"I say, why you are pinned on this matter all the time? Can't you think about other things?" Lin Qing He voiced out.

"The pigs at home are nurtured well. In the spring of next year, we'll get some chicks. Next year, I will work to earn points. Our family will be fine." Zhou Qing Bai remarked.

This meant that they don't have to be anxious about their family's future. It will be great.

So if he doesn't focus on bed matter, what does he think about?

Lin Qing He took the opportunity to say: "What can we do with just your work points and these two pigs? Think of something else to make money."

"Do you have an idea?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

Lin Qing He hesitated before blurting out, "I have something to discuss with you." It should be time.

"Speak." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He threw light on the matter of getting meat from Mei Jie while paying her commission and she goes to the black market in the county town for resale. As anticipated, once the plan was out of the bag, it was rejected by Zhou Qing Bai without hesitation.

Lin Qing He flipped over in frustration and ignored the inflexible, stinky man.

Jie Fu: Elder Sister's husband

Xiao Jiu: Mother's younger brother

Chapter 63: Seeking Trouble

"There's still a lot of money at home. Coupons too. Sufficient to use is enough. Don't take the risk." It dawned on Zhou Qing Bai why his wife always seems to be in a dilemma for a while now.

He hadn't known was that she was planning such a matter like fraudulent purchase and resale.

"I didn’t say our family’s money wasn't enough. Since I'm idle, I might as well. And also I would bring a basket. If someone asked me, I would say I'm going to the city to visit relatives and brought some meat over. It’s not a long-term job. Only once every few days. I'm just earning one or two yuans to help out with the family expenses. Is this still not alright?" Since Lin Qing He had brought it out into the open, she didn't plan to tuck it.

"Three thousand yuans is enough to spend," Zhou Qing Bai assured.

That's right, it meant he still wasn't agreeing.

Lin Qing He kicked him angrily and declared, "You sleep more outside. The sight of you makes me annoyed!"

Don't expect her to be virtuous and virtuous. She was such a woman, can't stop acting up. Discontent? Well, bear it!

Zhou Qing Bai didn’t move, he still hugged her like that. Frustrated, Lin Qing He pulled on his face, stating: "I have said it already. I can implement this confidently. What's more, you have connections in the city. If something happens to me, you can pull me out. "

Zhou Qing Bai raised an eyebrow. Although he didn't speak, Lin Qing He understood what he meant. How did she know?

"Such a big bicycle like can't be bought without a reservation for a year and a half. Zhou Qing Bai, are you treating me as a fool, or do you think I'm stupid?" Lin Qing He said flatly as she pulled his cheek.

Zhou Qing Bai allowed her to pull but maintained his stance.

Of course, he knows people. Over at the county city, he got an old buddy who had power. The bicycle was also sorted out with his help.

As she said, if something really was to happen, he could indeed get her out in a whole piece.

But still, how could he allow her to do this?

Lin Qing He saw that he still didn't budge despite what she said. Finally, she angrily carried Er Wa over to sleep with him, while she joined Da Wa and San Wa.

The next day, Er Wa woke up and found out that he was sleeping with his father. He was sure he slept with San Wa in his arms last night.

"From now on, you will sleep with your father. Your brother too. Both of you will sleep with him." Lin Qing He harrumphed and brought San Wa over to herself.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her. Lin Qing He felt it, turned to him, and then glared back.

Obviously, Zhou Qing Bai wasn't going to compromise so easily on this matter, even if it meant he couldn't eat his wife's juicy meat.

Zhou Qing Bai saw nothing wrong with buying meat for his own family because as it was reasonable.

But if his wife wants to make fraudulent purchases and resale, how can Zhou Qing Bai agree?

As for eating his wife's meat, he'll plan again. Anyway, he will not fall for the beauty trap.

Lin Qing He snorted when she saw through him. Let's see how long you can hold back!

Offending Lin Qing He was obviously a bad idea because Lin Qing He does not punish, she will be more ruthless. What ruthless method?

She started to ask around where to buy mutton. She wanted to buy mutton back to give him a big supplement!

During this time, mutton wasn't so easy to procure. Zhou Qing Bai had connections in the county city, so he was able to buy those muttons last time. While for her, it wasn't possible to buy it.

Lin Qing He didn’t give up. She went all out when cooking for Zhou Qing Bai at home. In addition to the oil residue, egg, and cabbage buns, there were trotters stewed with peanuts, braised pork accompanied by rice, and various soups. She also dressed herself beautifully and fragrantly.

Even San Wa couldn't help but hug her to express that mother was sweet-smelling!

Da Wa and Er Wa bobbed their head in agreement, their mother was really fragrant.

The fragrance on Lin Qing He's body was indeed fragrant, but it was a faint fragrance. Not overpowering. It was a refreshing kind.

The children could sense it, so how could Zhou Qing Bai not smell it. He knew that his wife was deliberately seducing him and purposely gave him delicacies so that he would yearn for her at night. On the surface, he was able to withstand and not express anything at all.

If she hadn't seen him fumbled up late at night and changed his underwear, she would have thought that her charm had dropped.

Lin Qing He almost laughed out loud when she saw him get up to change his underwear. Somehow, she refrained and continued to pretend to be asleep. Then she felt his movement.

He immediately placed Er Wa who slept like a pig to the inside. Afterward, he came to share the quilt with her and hugged her to continue sleeping.

Because he was just sleeping and did nothing else, Lin Qing He pretended to not know.

The next day, before anything can be said, she heard that Third Sister-in-law gave birth.

"That fast?"Surprised, Lin Qing He blurted.

It was only one night.

"It was quite fast." Mother Zhou, who came to report joyous news, grinned. This time Third Sister-in-law gave birth to a son. The whole family was thrilled.

"Is the trotters I bought last time still frozen?" Lin Qing He mentioned.

"It's still frozen," Zhou Mother nodded.

They had their customs here. There was no rule that the mother can't have visitors after giving birth. Currently, the air was cold and the ground was freezing, Lin Qing He felt it wasn't suitable to go over and disturb. So she gave Mother Zhou a jin of brown sugar and stated: "Mother, bring this over to Third Sister-in-law. "

Mother Zhou persuaded her to keep it: "There's still some at home. Third Sister-in-law hadn't consumed much of what you gave last time. Keep it, there's enough."

"I don't have anything else to give. Mother, take it." Lin Qing He handed it to her.

Mother Zhou stopped refusing then.

Once the first three days passed, Lin Qing He went over.

She chatted with Third Sister-in-law. This time, Third Sister-in-law's milk was more adequate. What's more, she gave birth to a son. Fourth Sister-in-law gifted brown sugar again, which displayed enough well-wishing.

"Look, aren't I right? Dong Dong's skin will definitely be better when he grows up. It's beneficial to eat more apples." Lin Qing He peeked at the sleeping child and pointed out.

"It is whiter than his sister at that time." Third Sister-in-law grinned.

Now this one had a son, everything looked merry.

Having a son, she'll be able to stand straight in the future and never feel shorter than others.

It was like this in rural areas. Ten daughters can't be compared to one son, even though daughters were often more sensible and obedient than their sons.

But it was still that phrase, giving birth to a son means continuing the surname.

Lin Qing He conversed with her for a while before she wanted to go home.

However, when she came out, she bumped into Second Sister-in-law. Second Sister-in-law laughed: "Fourth Sister-in-law if you have a way, you have to get good stuff to nourish your Third Sister-in-law."

Eldest Sister-in-law was cooking congee in the kitchen. She frowned when she heard this. Why was Second's wife always looking for trouble?

"I have. I gave Third Sister-in-law another jin of brown sugar. What did you give?" Lin Qing He stared at her.

"It's not like you don't know my family's condition. What can I possibly give? Brown sugar is not enough for breastmilk. If there are good meats to eat, it'll be wonderful." Second Sister-in-law smirked.

Don't you have money? Then let have you bleed a good bit out.

Chapter 64: Meatballs

"Speaking of meat, it's almost time to divide the meat. Must say, Dong Dong is blessed, to be able to make it in time." Eldest Sister-in-law came out of the kitchen with egg congee at this time and interjected with a smile.

"That's true." Lin Qing He chuckled.

"Previously when Da Wa saw his Third Aunt, he asked when will younger brother come out to play with him. The child's eyes are quite discerning. Once his gaze landed on his Third Aunt's belly, he knew that it was a younger brother." Eldest Sister-in-law mentioned.

"For the past two days, he has always pestered to come to see younger brother. I said 'you monkeys don't bump around and carry in the coldness' and stopped them from coming over. Wait until later, I'll let them head over to see their younger brother." Lin Qing He said. Glimpsing at the egg congee, she ushered: "Eldest Sister-in-law, bring it in. I'll go back first."

"Alright." Eldest Sister-in-law responded.

Lin Qing He returned. Eldest Sister-in-law ignored Second Sister-in-law and carried in the congee to Third Sister-in-law.

"Seeking trouble again?" Third Sister-in-law asked in a low voice.

"Ain't that right. Fourth's wife didn't do anything. She had to stir things up every day. What is she planning." Eldest Sister-in-law whispered.

"Her heart holds animosity," Third Sister-in-law uttered in scorn.

As for why she had animosity, Eldest Sister-in-law also knew. She didn't witness Fourth's wife's downfall, so she felt uncomfortable.

Really, they were one family. If Fourth's wife lived terribly, then they have to reach out, no?

Who was the one who suffers this?

Now Fourth's wife changed. She was doing well and can take care of this side a bit. Although they don't get anything, the children can still get a bite from time to time.

For example, the previous Laba congee was very delicious. Her son, Zhou Yang munched it very happily.

So why does she wish for Fourth's wife to be worse off? Eldest Sister-in-law didn't understand.

Same with Third Sister-in-law.

The two sisters-in-law spoke no more.

The team was distributing meat on December 20th.

When Zhou Qing Bai came forward, it goes without saying that they were able to buy good meat. He had already returned and would be working next year, so the team did not say anything about him coming to buy meat.

Zhou Qing Bai bought lean meat as well as ribs and big bones. As for current popular and well recognized as the best- fatty meat, he didn't fight with anyone for it. After all, he still had no work points. The others, who worked through the year, longed for this.

His family had no shortage. At the moment, there were two cans of white lard in the house. So he doesn’t need to buy those.

Five jins for lean meat. Two jins for pork belly. A little more ribs. Same for the big bones.

After all, it had to last from now until after the New Year.

These things cost a good bit of money. Zhou Qing Bai took home without blinking his eyes. Da Wa and Er Wa was tagging along behind him. San Wa? He was watched by Lin Qing He and not coming out in this freezing to death weather. Why go out?

Da Wa and Er Wa won't stop pestering, so she let them go out.

"Mother said that she'll deep-fry pork ribs for us for New Year. It'll be very fragrant!" Da Wa was ecstatically following behind.

Er Wa was also delighted. His eyes were bright and shiny.

After the brothers experienced this winter's nurturing, it can be said that their body was healthier. They didn't catch a cold and became chubbier.

Zhou Qing Bai brought the meat back and announced to Lin Qing He, "We're going to the old Zhou's house for New Year."

"Okay. At that time, I'll fry a pot of spare ribs." Lin Qing He had no objection.

She hadn't gone over in the past years. But wasn't that because he might not be at home during the New Year? Since he was here this year, then they'll go to old Zhou's house.

"You have minced these meats. I will make some meatballs for them." Lin Qing He began ordering Zhou Qing Bai to work.

She cut out one jin of the five jins lean meat. Then she divided the two jins of pork belly in half. The remaining four jins of lean meat and one jin of pork belly were all minced.

Just lean meat wasn't adequate to make meatballs. Adding some pork belly's white meat in, it will taste better and more fragrant.

Salt, chopped scallion, minced ginger, eggs, flour, and starch. Although the ingredients were simple, the meatballs will obviously come out very fragrant and delicious.

One jin of 16g meatball was almost thirty meatballs. The mixture of lean pork and the pork belly was a total of five jins, which turned into a large pot of pork meatballs.

Lin Qing He found the taste was okay, while Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa were amazed. They felt the meatballs made by their parents were the most delicious thing in the world.

"We need to keep it for the New Year. Sparingly eat them now." Lin Qing He stated.

After giving them two each, it was over. Initially, she planned to give one, but when they bargained, the amount increases by one.

Even like this, the three brothers still wanted to negotiate with their mother for more.

Zhou Qing Bai felt that his wife was so creative. The meatballs were delicious as well but he had lower requirements in the eating department. He'll comply with whatever arrangement she made. As for other stuff, he doesn't have much to say.

Did he think he could eat Lin Qing He's meat like this? Obviously not.

Banning her from doing her business? Then he can stay single.

That day, when Zhou Qing Bai returned from the county city, he brought her stamps back. Lin Qing He planned to collect them, but she never had time to buy them.

Before Zhou Qing Bai headed out, she brought it up. On his way back, buy all the stamps for her and it had to be one of each.

"Mother, why did you buy these?" Zhou Da Wa asked in puzzlement, holding a stamp.

"It can't be eaten too." Er Wa swept a glance and sighed.

It was clearly saying that his mother wasted her money. He couldn't help but glance at his father. As the father, he actually didn't control Mother. How much better it would have been if the money was left to buy edible?

"Scoot to one side." Lin Qing He picked up all the stamps and harrumphed.

"Mother, I want to play." San Wa uttered with his gaze on the stamps in her hand.

"Mother wants to keep it to play by myself." Lin Qing He grinned from ear to ear. Then she glared at the future good-for-nothing counselor, Er Wa: "Er Wa, what did you mean just? Your mother, me, waited upon you, father and sons, every day. I can't use the money to buy something I like, is it? "

"Mother, you can buy whatever you want. Ask my father to give you money." Er Wa immediately hugged her and declared.

Only then Lin Qing He snorted, expressing a little satisfaction.

Speaking of this, Zhou Qing Bai was the kind to spoil his wife. Without limit. With so many stamps, it must have cost a lot of money. He bought it without blinking his eyes.

As Lin Qing He said, she served the father and sons every day. Three full meals a day and boil water for a foot bath in the evening, which was a must every night. Why can't she be wayward?

Still not giving, was it?

Zhou Qing Bai watched his lively wife. He found that he got to know her only after he returned. He had to say he liked this kind of wife very much. He was happy for her to stay like this and would continue to live with him.

Lin Qing He accepted the other's boon, so her tone toward him was a little better. She chirped, "What do you want for dinner?"

Chapter 65: Younger Guzi had returned

"You can do as you like." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He made a simple meal. Steamed mantou and then cooked a bone seaweed soup. Needless to say, she gave the three brothers a meatball each.

And that was it for dinner. Simple, but filling.

If her family's food was second place, no one in the village dared to claim they are first.

Zhou's younger Guzi, Zhou Xiao Mei, came back on the 25th in a pair of white plastic-soled cloth shoes.

Instead of heading straight home, she came to Lin Qing He's place first.

Even though she was working in the food factory in the county city, she still heard about her fourth brother's retirement.

She had long wanted to return, but there was no way as they were approaching the end of the year and the factory was too busy for her to get out.

So she restrained herself until now when she got her holiday.

"Younger Guzi is back! Hey, these shoes are awesome." When Lin Qing He saw her, her eyes were attracted by the shoes at her feet, exclaimed.

"I asked a relative of my colleague to bring it from Hai City." Zhou Xiao Mei said and then stuffed a handful of milk candy to Da Wa and his brothers to get rid of them. She pulled Lin Qing He into the room.

"What's up?" Lin Qing He looked at her.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, my fourth brother has retired just like that? You didn't make a scene?" Zhou Xiao Mei whispered.

"He already backed down. What use is there for me to make trouble?" Lin Qing He laughed.

That's the original owner's bestie for sure. She really understood the original owner.

Zhou Xiao Mei halted for a moment. She looked at her fourth sister-in-law suspiciously and observed how her fourth sister-in-law's skin was really great. She couldn't help saying: "Fourth Sister-in-law, what kind of skincare products do you use? Your skin is all white and translucent."

The topic deviated in one go.

"There is no skin care product. Just the usual vanishing cream." Lin Qing He said.

There weren't many skin care products in her space, she will never share those with others.

"Vanishing cream is quite good, but how can it have this excellent effect? Your skin's quality is much higher than before. Don't hide it from me and not tell me." Zhou Xiao Mei persisted. And in a quieter voice, she continued: "This time I brought a lot of good things back for Fourth Sister-in-law. Enough for you to take to your maternal home to show off. "

"What goodies did you bring? Let me see." Lin Qing He focused on her bag.

"Tell me how you maintain your skin first. In this winter, you can still make yourself so white and rosy and have a scent on you. What did you use?" Zhou Xiao Mei stood firm.

"You show first, otherwise I won't say it." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Xiao Mei reluctantly took it out first. This time she brought back a lot of food-related stacks; cooking oil coupons, subsidiary coupons for buying dates, canned food, fungus and other non-staple food, as well as food coupons. Cloth coupons and cotton coupons too!

"I exchanged for these cloth coupons and cotton coupons with other people. I know you want it so I especially got it for you." Zhou Xiao Mei said with pride.

"These coupons are certainly useful. Have you left some for Mother?" Lin Qing He asked.

The reason why the original owner would support Zhou Xiao Mei to go to the food factory and not hesitate to pay to buy gifts for her to go through the back door, was so she can obtain Zhou Xiao Mei's help in getting coupons.

Otherwise, why would the original owner give up her money in vain? Not possible.

"I have set aside a little bit." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded: "Can you say it now?"

"I won’t take your things for free. This is what your sister-in-law, I, bought from the black market before. It spent a lot of your Sister-in-law's money. I heard that it came from the capital city. It's the only piece left. For you." Lin Qing He went to the cabinet and passed a piece of soap to Zhou Xiao Mei.

Zhou Xiao Mei's eyes were nearly popped out at the sight of this soap. This fragrance wasn't a typical one. It was also pretty.

"Don't you take it out to show off. I only have this piece to give to you. I heard that it was smuggled over to our side. If something happens when you show it around like losing your job or something, please don't come to me." Lin Qing He warned.

"This kind of good stuff, I'll hide it for my own usage!" Zhou Xiao Mei vowed immediately.

It'll be apparent just by washing herself with it and become fragrant. No need to take it out to make people jealous. If they wanted it and she can’t give it, won't she gain grudges?

Zhou Xiao Mei, who had gone to the factory and gained a little IQ, thought of this.

Lin Qing He's conscience was at ease by exchanging these coupons with soap. After all, she didn't take a freebie from her. Additionally, she added: "You're not allowed to say bad things about your fourth brother in the future. I have decided to peacefully live with him."

Zhou Xiao Mei's lip pouted: "Who said anything? Didn't you say it before? I was just sympathizing with you."

"What is there sympathize? Your fourth brother treats me well." Lin Qing He glanced at her.

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "You still haven't said how you maintained yourself so well."

"You really want to know?" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

Zhou Xiao Mei nodded at once. Her fourth sister-in-law's appearance was more eye-catching than the popular lady in the city. It was really siren-like.

She also wants to be a siren!

Lin Qing He closed in and whispered: "If you want good skin, then you should also find a man to moisturize you."

With these words, Zhou Xiao Mei's face flamed up: "I'm going to die, I'm going to die!"

Then she picked up her bag and hurried away. Lin Qing He laughed: "Remember. Keep your eyes wide open. At that time, find Fourth Sister-in-law to check him out for you."

Zhou Xiao Mei left like she was fleeing.

Zhou Qing Bai just happened to return at that moment. Zhou Xiao Mei stomped her feet and cried, "Fourth brother, you need to control your wife!" It's embarrassing to death.

With this, she ran off.

Zhou Qing Bai was baffled. When he entered the room, he saw his wife had a faint smirk. She seemed to be in a good mood.

"Father, do you want to eat candy? Younger Gu gave it." Da Wa said.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Qing He reached out: "Hurry up and act conscientiously."

Just now Zhou Xiao Mei's handful of white rabbit candy was a lot. Eating too many will cause tooth decay.

"Mother, this is what our younger Gu gave us!" Da Wa knew what she meant, immediately pointed out.

"Younger Gu gave it!" Er Wa nodded.

San Wa had one in his mouth. Although this boy was very young, he wasn't foolish when it comes to eating sweets. He ate one in his mouth and had one more peeled in his hand, ready to stuff in his mouth.

It was cut off by Lin Qing He and then placed into Zhou Qing Bai's mouth.

Zhou Qing Bai: "..."

Lin Qing He turned to the kids and asserted: "Each of you handed over two. The rest can be given to you."

Although they weren't willing, Da Wa surrendered two. While Er Wa uttered: "Eldest Brother got the most. I only have three!"

"Three." San Wa bobbed his head.

"Then you two surrender one each." Lin Qing He said.

Da Wa's eyes bulged from anger, but it was useless. Lin Qing He confiscated four of them.

Er Wa stood up for his little brother: "Little brother has the one in his mouth, and Father just ate one of his."

"I will give your little brother's share tomorrow. For now, I'll keep it for him." Lin Qing He said casually.

She wasn't against the brothers eating a few white rabbit candy. But they can't have too much.

Chapter 66: Have a match yet?

Now there was a heavy New Year feel in the air. Every family was blooming with merriment. The children were also overjoyed.

Lin Qing He didn't restrain Da Wa and Er Wa and let them go out to play. But they had to bundle up before going out.

She didn’t stop them from playing with firecrackers, but she had forbidden them from destroying other's belonging.

She got Fei Ying to follow and watch the brothers. As for Sanwa, forget it. The little thing was only so big, he'll stay with her at home.

Zhou Xiao Mei was a frequent visitor to their home. She came over every day and also had her meal here.

Naturally, Lin Qing He wanted to exploit her. She had her pay the food expenses, or go back to old Zhou's house to eat.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, for some reason during this return, I feel that you have changed a lot?" Zhou Xiao Mei honestly paid two yuan for food and remarked.

Lin Qing He chuckled: "Where have I changed?"

She received the money unreservedly. It must be accepted. Zhou Xiao Mei's appetite was pretty big and workers have a fixed income. Her family had two pigs in the backyard and Zhou Qing Bai, the only labor force. She won't act politely with Zhou Xiao Mei.

"In the past, you wouldn't revolve around men and children like this." Zhou Xiao Mei pointed out.

Now, look at her fourth sister-in-law and what she does all day. Managing the three meals a day and have no time to go out. Nothing like this before. Simply become a different person from before, no?

"You probably don't know what I experienced during this time." Lin Qing He sighed and uttered.

"What?" Zhou Xiao Mei immediately perked up with interest.

"I broke it off with my maternal family. I don't plan to go back this New Year." Lin Qing He said.

"What happened?" Zhou Xiao Mei was taken aback.

"Do you know how white-eyed wolves they are? Your fourth brother and I can't survive anymore, so I went back and borrow some money first. But do you know what they say?" Lin Qinghe scornfully smiled.

Without adding oil and vinegar, she recounted what happened. Zhou Xiao Mei reached her limit and lashed out angrily: "Fourth Sister-in-law, you used to treat them so well. If you get any good things, you always remember them. And this is how they reward you?"

"That's why I realized it. Except for my man and sons, all my brothers and sisters can scoot aside for me. All of them are powered by realism. Of course, it's just my old Lin family. I feel old Zhou family is quite alright, they are quite united." Lin Qing He expressed.

Zhou Xiao Mei nodded in agreement: "Except for the Second Sister-in-law's competitiveness, Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law are pretty nice."

At least not as heartless and ruthless as her fourth sister-in-law's maternal family's sister-in-law.

"So, I'm not going back to my maternal family anymore. What else can I do? Naturally, it's to live my life better, then I will let old Lin's family regret it. They better not think about benefitting a single bit from me from now on. As for the past, I'll treat it as feeding it to the dogs, "Lin Qing He snorted.

"There no point in having this kind of maternal family." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

"Have a match yet at the factory?" Lin Qing He asked.

"No." Zhou Xiao Mei immediately said.

The reaction was too fast and too exaggerated. Lin Qing He narrowed her eyes as stared at Zhou Xiao Mei, declaring: "Still not telling the truth? How big? How tall? How many people in his family? At what ages? What does he do?"

Zhou Xiao Mei's mouth twitched: "Fourth Sister-in-law, are you doing an investigation?"

"He wants to pursue my younger Guzi, of course, I have to ask clearly. You know what my temper is like. It's because I treat you as my biological sister that I care, otherwise, I will ignore you." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.

Zhou Xiao Mei's face flushed with shyness: "He is a worker too. Works in a shoe factory. Twenty-four years old."

Not bad. Lin Qing He continued to interrogate: "The other questions."

"Quite tall. Shorter than Fourth Brother, and almost the same as Third Brother." Zhou Xiao Mei's cheeks were completely red.

Similar to Third Brother, then it should be about one meter seventy-five. Not short.

According to Lin Qing He's thoughts, in old Zhou family, Zhou Qing was the tallest and he was about one meter eighty-five. Next was Third Brother. Then followed by Eldest Brother and Second Brother, who were slightly shorter but not too much.

"And." Lin Qing He uttered.

"He's the eldest of the family. His parents are alive. His father is also a worker, while his mother isn't. He got two younger brothers and two younger sisters." Zhou Xiao Mei continued.

Lin Qing He frowned.

Zhou Xiao Mei stared at her, "Fourth Sister-in-law, what's wrong?"

"Do you think such conditions are good?" Lin Qing He watched her.

"It's still alright?" Zhou Xiao Mei paused for a moment and looked at her questioningly.

"Then did he tell you that if you guys get married, how will his salary be handled?" Lin Qing He smiled.

At once, Zhou Xiao Mei declared: "Once married, of course it'll be me my care."

Lin Qing He chuckled: "Is this what he told you, or what you assumed? And how spacious is his home and where will you live after marriage?"

"He didn't say. We should be living in his home after marriage. His home isn't very spacious." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

"You been there already?" Lin Qing He uttered in surprise.

"Just ... took the opportunity to visit while his father and mother weren't at home." Zhou Xiao Mei's face reddened.

"It's okay to go and see. But how was it not spacious?" Lin Qing He kept firing away.

"I don't like his home. Once marry over, there will be a lot of inconveniences." Zhou Xiao Mei answered this question like this.

"Do you want me to analyze and break it down it for you?" Lin Qing He directed at her.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, say it." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded, and she was in a dilemma.

"Then Fourth Sister-in-law will tell you honestly." Lin Qing He looked at her and announced: "I think this man is not for you."

Zhou Xiaomei pursed her lips and uttered, "In fact, he's a very good man."

"It's great that he's a good person, or you won't like him. But Fourth Sister-in-law has to tell you that your like won't feed you. Think about it. If you were to marry him, then you can only live in his home. You work in the city, so you don't need me to explain how tight the housing conditions in the city are, right?” Lin Qing He clarified.

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't speak.

Lin Qing He continued: "Even you said it's small, then his home must be really small. And there are siblings below him. Number one, it is inconvenient for the whole family to be crowded together. Number two is the problem with you two's salary. In his family, only he and his dad work, and the rest are dependent on them. Do you think that after you marry over, your partner can still give you his salary? If your partner doesn’t give you his salary, you'll definitely be dissatisfied. Inevitably, fights happen at that time. How long can your love endure this before it withers away?"

Zhou Xiao Mei was going to speak. Lin Qing He signaled her to listen to her first: "Or maybe you are willing to let him give his salary to his family. Do you think it's over like this? In addition to his salary, there is also your own salary. When the time comes, your salary may not be able to keep it. "

"How can I not keep my own salary!" Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't help it but utter.

Chapter 67: New Year's Eve

Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow and said, "If your mother-in-law is unwell, don't you have to dish out money?"

Zhou Xiao Mei froze for a moment.

"From the start, you count as increasing your status by marrying into the city. At least in the eyes of them, city folks, it is marrying above your station. Since you get a social status increase, then you have to be deeply grateful, serve your parents-in-law properly, and treat your husband's siblings nicely. If not, you are mannerless and insensible. Younger Guzi, do you understand what I mean?" Lin Qing He spelled out.

Zhou Xiaomei gritted her teeth, bit out, "They dare!"

"Silly." Lin Qing He said solemnly: "At that time, you already married over. Can you even reason against it? There is divorce now, but can you afford the consequence of divorce?"

Zhou Xiao Mei declared: "Then I will break it off with him as soon as possible once I go back!"

"Think about it when you go back. You got to observe more on your own. I'm just analyzing it for you. It's up to you, whether it's staying or giving up. But in my opinion, Younger Guzi, you deserve better." Lin Qing He said.

"With my background, how can I find better." Zhou Xiao Mei lamented at once.

"What's wrong with your background? Poor peasant, the best status nowadays. Who would dare to touch you when you go out?" Lin Qing He grinned and said: "You got the looks. You got a career. Currently, you're at the peak youth. Why should you wrong yourself by choosing such a family? "

Zhou Xiao Mei was comforted by her, and her spirit was restored a lot.

"Tell me about how the boy chased you." Lin Qing He poured a cup of warm water to drink. She was a little thirsty from talking so much.

"He gifted me a hairpin." Zhou Xiao Mei admitted.

"Then what?" Lin Qing He nodded and motioned her to continue.

Zhou Xiao Mei looked at her and stated, "No more."

Lin Qing He stared at her: "That's your courtship. He just gave you a hairpin? Then you matched with him?"

Her tone was clearly shocked.

Zhou Xiao Mei's face remained calm as she found nothing strange: "Gift me a hairpin and that's it."

"My God." Lin Qing He couldn't believe it.

Initially, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't think there was anything but seeing her fourth sister-in-law being so surprised, it dawned on her. She exclaimed, "He hasn't taken me to the movies!"

Lin Qing He snorted: "Gifting you a dime worth of hairpin during courtship and then planned to marry a youthful girl with such a high salary like you to be a slave away in serving him and his whole family. What a good scheme he has."

Then she continued: "You don't need to think about it. You can basically kick him away. Why keep for the New Year?"

Although this era was poor, it was pure and simple. Outrageously simple!

Both were workers, gifting a hairpin was enough during courtship? What a joke! Like this, he wants to marry a wife. Will she be able live a good life when entered the house?

"At that time, Fourth Sister-in-law, you married your eldest brother, it seems to start with a blind date." Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned.

"How can you compare it with me? I live in this house now. Will you when you marry over?" Lin Qing He said: "You have to live with his family. At that time, it'll noisy every day. Enough, I'm not talking with you anymore. If you want to marry you, then marry. Don’t blame me for not reminding you then. What I said today has done justice to our relationship of many years. The future is your own, you decide.”

Before departing, Zhou Xiao Mei reminded: "Don't tell Mother about this."

"Why would I talk about this? Quickly go back. Seeing your useless appearance makes me heart suffocate." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't help saying: "How could you be like this, Fourth Sister-in-law ah!"

"Be like what?" Lin Qing He snorted, "If you live well, you really have to keep up with me. I'm not boasting with you. In this family, I say one, no one dares to say two. If you want to be well, you have to learn a little bit. For example, the guy you are dating. If it’s me. who knows which corner I already kicked him to. With a hairpin, he wants to marry. Is he treating you like a cabbage! "

Zhou Xiao Mei knew that her fourth sister-in-law had her best in mind. But they were all on vacation now. Wait until she goes back to work, she'll explain to him.

After being reminded by her fourth sister-in-law like this, she also felt quite disinterested.

Lin Qing He still couldn't hold back and mumbled this to Zhou Qing Bai: "Really, I haven't seen such a thing. One hairpin and he wants to marry a person back to serve a family. Is his hairpin made of gold?"

Zhou Qing Bai didn't care much about these things, but it was obvious that his wife treated Xiao Mei well. Otherwise, would she check it out for her?

"In the end, it’s that man who thinks he’s superior for being city folk, or else would he dare to do this to Xiao Mei? City folk, it only sounds good. Everyone is crowded in a room and when one farts, it stinks up the whole house. What is there to be proud of? "Lin Qing He continued to mock.

"Certainly isn't as spacious as the countryside." Zhou Qing Bai echoed.

In fact, the situation in the countryside was similar. It wasn't easy to build another house. One had to accumulate half a lifetime money before one can make a new one.

However, this does not affect his bottom line and followed along with his wife's complaints.

"Not only is the accommodation bad, but you also can't eat like us. They need coupons for everything. The black market is very expensive. It's not as good as our countryside." Lin Qing He continued.

Only after she grumbled with Zhou Qing Bai did she feel it was enough. At this time, the dumplings were almost finished folding up.

"Not going back this year?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

"Not going. I won't go back in the future. Except for my third brother, I have broken relations with all of them." Lin Qing He maintained relentlessly.

From the start, she wasn't the original owner. Seeing how the old Lin family were, she won't b masochist and stay connected with them. They can all scram far away from her.

Zhou Qing Bai knew her temperament. Maybe it was just joking and it'll be fine once her anger died down after a while.

But apparently, it wasn't a matter of Lin Qing He's anger dissipating or not. She just doesn't want to have any ties with the white-eyed wolves of the old Lin family. So she won't go visit them herself.

As for what other people will say, it doesn't matter. Since Zhou Qing Bai was at home. No evil wind will blow-by. As a woman, why can't she be a bit selfish?

On New Year’s Eve, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa over to the old Zhou family during dinner to join their table.

They didn't come over to make dinner, so Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to carry two solid dishes. One was pork meatballs and the other was tiger skin eggs.

Both were very delicious. These two solid dishes added a lot of color to old Zhou's New Year's Eve dinner.

The eyes of adults can't help but float up, let alone the children.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, you made these? When did your cooking get so good?" During dinner, Zhou Xiao Mei ate the meatballs and was full of praises.

"I didn't make it by yourself. Your fourth brother also helped." Lin Qing He said and then turned to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou: "Father, Mother, try them. It tastes pretty good."

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou responded okay. Seeing that this family was reunited now, the two elder was clearly in a good mood. Especially now that Lin Qing He, the ‘most ignorant’ daughter-in-law had a record of changing for better.

Chapter 68: New Year's Day

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa were all very well nurtured. Zhou Qing Bai, the youngest son, had also returned home. So they were overjoyed to have this dinner party this evening.

Even Second Sister-in-law didn't act out and attract disdain at this time.

The truth was she didn't have time to. It was so rare to have such a delicious meal. She couldn't wait to eat more, so why would she pick on people?

After eating the New Year’s Eve dinner, conversing as they wait for the countdown was left.

However, Lin Qing He didn't want to stay for this tradition. She chatted for a while before she took her kids back home around nine o'clock to sleep.

As for the countdown, there was Zhou Qing Bai. He was enough.

Mother Zhou pulled her youngest son into the room to speak, mainly to ask Lin Qing He's current thoughts.

"Don't worry, Mother. my wife is very good." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Mother Zhou advised: "Mother knows that your wife has proved to change for better. But you should still pay attention. She still has a thorn in her heart from your retirement. If there's a problem, yield to her. "

Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

It was not easy for his wife to manage the whole family's food and clothing, so he will naturally go along with her.

Mother Zhou didn’t want her younger son to lower himself in front of another's daughter, but it couldn’t help it. Now he had grown up and had his own family. How could she not know that the household won't be at peace if the female head of the family doesn't perform properly?

The power of women had that much effect. It was undoubtedly the truth.

Therefore, Mother Zhou would rather have her son compromise. At least for now, Fourth's wife did not make trouble because of his retirement, right?

This is great. In the beginning, she was worried to death because she was afraid of the endless troubles from Fourth's wife.

The current attitude was still good.

After the countdown, Zhou Qing Bai went back.

Zhou Xiao Mei spoke with her mother: "Mother, what did you call Fourth brother in for?"

"Nothing much." Mother Zhou didn't want to elaborate too much toward this daughter, otherwise, she could go to her fourth sister-in-law and pass it on.

"I know even without you saying. Must be telling him to have a good relationship with Fourth Sister-in-law?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Mother Zhou shot a glance at her: "Aren't you clever(monkey spirit)?"

"I'm being clever. I'm telling the truth. Mother, you should really have a good talk with Fourth Brother. A guy like him, to be able to marry my fourth sister-in-law, it can only be said that he has good fortune. He must cherish it" Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

Mother Zhou was displeased: "Which part of your fourth brother is bad?"

"Fourth Brother isn't bad. But to match my fourth sister-in-law, he's slightly not good enough. I know Mother knows that well without me saying. That body full of style and knowledge, even the girls who grew up in the city can’t compare to her." Zhou Xiao Mei sang.

Mother Zhou said: "Can it be eaten?"

"Ma'am, you're so vulgar. I'm discussing something serious with you and you veer off." Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Mother, did you notice? Fourth Sister-in-law is now more beautiful than before."

Mother Zhou glanced at her and said nothing.

How could she not see? There were no words for this youngest daughter-in-law's appearance. The female educated urban youth were pretty, but still, they can't be compared with Fourth's wife.

In contrast to the past, the current Fourth's wife was more comprehensible, whether it was her speech or actions. For example, when the whole family came over for dinner, she brought two solid dishes. Even Second's wife, who was prepared to criticize, became mute. She can be considered as being generous and decent.

No matter what, her son was worthy of her. How could it be incompatible like her daughter said?

"I didn’t say it’s a bad match. I just wanted to say that you have to make Fourth Brother coax her well. This time I came back, I notice Fourth Sister-in-law’s affection for the kids. With her personality, if she’s not happy, she might really cleanly separate from Fourth Brother. Don't say it's not possible. You're clear on how well I understand Fourth Sister-in-law."Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

Mother Zhou wanted to pinch her and scolded: "It's New Year, speak less of those unlucky words. I think she is fine now."

"It is fine ah. Then don't let her suffer a grievance. Otherwise, it's possible for her to break away from her in-law family since she already disowned her maternal family. With Fourth Sister-in-law's looks, it's possible for her to marry into the city. She is so powerful, she can definitely have a firm footing. Speaking about it, Fourth Brother benefitted at the beginning because she had a beautiful dream. Now that her dream is broken, it is really rare for her to not make a scene." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.

After hearing the news of her fourth brother's retirement in the food factory, she had expected that her fourth sister-in-law would not give up easily.

"Okay, quickly go to bed." Mother Zhou uttered impatiently.

Mother Zhou brought it up to Father Zhou when she came back. Father Zhou said: "Don't worry about that much. No need to govern that side. I think Qing Bai and his wife have a good relationship."

The most important thing was that Fourth's wife was now devoted to Da Wa and his brothers. Looking at the three grandchildren, Father Zhou was delighted at the sight.

Have to say, the father and mother was an important factor. When the parents are good looking, the children below can't be too bad.

"When I saw Da Wa and his brothers today, and I feel that the children in the city are like this." Father Zhou merrily remarked.

Mother Zhou did not say anything about this point. When talking about the third generation of descendants, first, second, and third branches cannot be compared with fourth's.

Not just old Zhou's family., even in other families in the village, there was no one that could beat them.

This was really thanks to having beautiful parents.

While Old Zhou's house spoke, at Lin Qing He's little family.

After Zhou Qing Bai returned to the house, he saw that the mother and sons were sleeping soundly. He took off his clothes and got on the kang.

Probably after getting to used to it for a while, Lin Qing He no longer resisted his embrace. Sensing his presence, she automatically approached, hugged his waist, and found a comfortable position in his arms to continue to sleep.

In the dark, Zhou Qing Bai's stiff face alleviated. He held her willow waist, smelled the fragrance of her hair, and soon fell asleep.

When Lin Qing He got up early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai had already made breakfast.

Although it was New Year's Day, they don't have to eat too special. Millet porridge served with buns was enough.

Lin Qing He got the kids to get up. The brothers didn't want to get up. The bed in winter was so warm that they wished to stay there.

Especially with such a big quilt that Lin Qing He got this year. So comfy.

There was another one in the next room, which hadn't been used yet. On top of that, there's a four jin one here, it was sufficient.

In fact, Lin Qing He also didn't want to get up, but today was New Year's Day. She had to let the children go give New Year's greeting.

After dressing them up, she let them have breakfast. Once they finished, she gave them candy and let them go out to play.

As for the New Year's money, they did get it. Two dimes for each person. The usual rule for San Wa, she keeps it. The other two don't need her to keep it.

Chapter 69: Go to the city with Father and Mother

Lin Qing He didn't remain at home during New Year's Day. She took San Wa over to the old Zhou's house.

She came to chat Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law, and Zhou Xiao Mei. As for Second Sister-in-law, she wasn't included in her list.

Although Third Sister-in-law hadn't completed her post-natal confinement yet, her body was now much better. And it was New Year, she was happy to chat.

Lin Qing He didn't plan to be a bother. She left after talking for almost an hour.

As for Second Sister-in-law, she happened to be not home. She went out to converse with other women in the village.

Lin Qing He brought San Wa home. Zhou Xiao Mei followed her back too. When they returned, Zhou Qing Bai was feeding the pigs.

Zhou Qing Bai was still in charge of these things. Lin Qing He occasionally lent a hand, however, it was impossible to dump the whole responsibility all to her.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, you have changed a lot. You can bear having the pigs at home." Zhou Xiao Mei said a surge of emotion.

"Come on." Lin Qing He tossed a glance at her.

Zhou Xiao Mei grinned: "Fourth Sister-in-law, what kind of person do you think I should find?"

"Have no parents and own a car and a house." Lin Qing He casually replied.

Zhou Xiao Mei burst into laughter, chuckling: "Fourth Sister-in-law, I say, what you said is too interesting."

"Why? It doesn't make sense?" Lin Qing He uttered.

"It does. It's not easy to find this type. And if something happens, there's no one to seek help from." Zhou Xiao Mei pointed out.

"What kind of help do you need? You got so many brothers in your maternal family. If needed, just give us a shout. Who won't support you?" Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Xiao Mei said with a smile: "Still won't chance upon this type."

"If you don't meet one, you can only retreat and take the second place. But you can basically kick that guy of yours, no need to think about it." Lin Qing He advised.

"I'll kick him once I'm back after the New Year." Zhou Xiao Mei concurred.

"Find a reliable person, like your fourth brother. He has to have a sense of responsibility. His shoulders can hold things up. He can go out to protect his wife and children at home. Also, have good looks." Lin Qing He listed.

Zhou Xiao Mei uttered in shock: "Didn't you used to say that my fourth brother is bad here and there? How long ago was it before you changed?"

She really didn't see that many good points from her fourth brother. In her eyes, her fourth brother was a rough man.

"A woman's heart is a needle in the sea, can say wind one second and rain the next. Not just me, even you know." Lin Qing He stated.

Of course, Zhou Xiao Mei knew. But still, she changed too fast.

"I used to spend too little time with your fourth brother. Each time, he couldn't stay for more than a few days. What can I see with this? Now that I have interacted with him. I think he is really good. At least, as the head of the family, he can support my family's front." Lin Qing He clarified.

Although he hadn't approved of her pork resale until now and was too rigid, she had no complaints in other aspects.

To put it simply, the person was handsome, had a lot of gold, and was vigorous with a big device.

Cough. Although she hadn't experienced the last part personally, she wasn't stupid. From the cuddling in bed, how can she not feel his amazing size?

Actually, she was a little scared. Afraid that she couldn't bear.

She had deviated too much.

Anyway, Zhou Qing Bai's condition was quite in line with her taste. The only bad point was his inflexibility. She still had to continue to train him.

Zhou Xiao Mei also had lunch here. Once she finished, she returned. Lin Qing He told her that their family was going to the county city tomorrow and would leave Feiying to watch the house, so there was no need to come and find her.

Zhou Xiao Mei immediately responded: "I will go with you!"

"The bicycle has no space. And it's a rare chance for us to have a family trip. Are you sure you want to join?" Lin Qing He said.

"Forget it then." Zhou Xiao Mei waved her hand.

"What do you want to eat? I will bring it back for you." Lin Qing He asked.

"No need. I will come to your house tomorrow night to eat?" Zhou Xiao Mei checked.

"Sure." Lin Qing He gave her the answer.

Zhou Xiao Mei happily went back.

The New Year’s Day passed like this. Overall it was filled with happiness. Only on the night of New Year’s Day, Zhou Qing Bai was obviously not behaving.

"Wife, your anger should be gone." Zhou Qing Bai hoarsely voiced out.

Must say, it was quite tempting. It was still useless, Lin Qing He's heart hardened: "Don't touch me, go to sleep by yourself."

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai dropped a kiss on her neck.

Lin Qing He immediately reacted: "If you go too far, don't blame me for flipping on you!"

Zhou Qing Bai maintained: "Your business is a bad idea. If an accident happened, it'll be bad for your reputation."

"I did say I have a way. If I get into trouble once, then I won't wash my hands in the golden basin. But only on the premise that you let me try it once. It's just selling some pork. What the big deal? Believe it or not, this situation is only for the time being. It will be the world of merchants in the future. "Lin Qing He persisted.

"The future is the future. Now it's not allowed." Zhou Qing Bai stood firm.

"Qing Bai, let me try. Just let me try it once. If it doesn't work, then I'll be ruly. If you can, will you let me give it a go?" Lin Qing He pleaded softly.

Her hands were on his cheeks and touched his chin, which was full of hard stubble. It felt quite comfortable and simulating to feel.

It was a rare opportunity for Zhou Qing Bai to see her acting as obedient as a cat. So he enjoyed her coquetry a bit and then refused firmly.

Angrily Lin Qing He's hand went down and unknowingly caught his fatal point. It made Zhou Qing Bai was all tense, but still couldn't help but want more.

Lin Qing He fulfilled his wish. When it was halfway through, she let go and stopped. Then she changed position with Er Wa and ignored him.

A hardened man like Zhou Qing Bai was close to exploding from the punishment his unsparing wife gave.

In the middle of the night, he inevitably got up and changed his underwear.

Early the next morning, the family ate breakfast and headed to the county city.

They gave Mother Zhou a key and told her to come over to cook some food for the pig when it was time. They were fed before they went out.

Zhou Da Wa, Zhou Er Wa, and little San Wa were all overjoyed, to be able to go to the city with Father and Mother.

Zhou Da Wa was at the front. Lin Qing He held Er Wa and San Wa at the back. Like this, the whole family came to the county city.

The family took a family portrait. Narcissistically, Lin Qing He also took two more individual photos. Zhou Qing Bai was forced by her to take one as well. As for Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa, they grouped together for one and then separate for an individual one.

Then it was the movie.

The family watched a movie. Even though it wasn't good, Da Wa and Er Wa still enjoyed it deeply. San Wa fell asleep after watching half.

Zhou Qing Bai held him, as Lin Qing He continued to watch with two big ones.

After watching the movie, the family came out and went to the restaurant.

After coming out of the restaurant, Da Wa expressed: "The dumplings aren't as good as our family's."

"The taste can't beat homemade ones." Er Wa nodded.

"Be satisfied that you got something to eat and don't be picky." Lin Qing He uttered. She bought some little apples and nothing else. She spent a lot of money today. The photos will be ready for pick up in a week.

Chapter 70: Third Brother Lin

Play, eat, and movie, it was all done. Now, it was time for the family to head home.

On the way, Da Wa and Er Wa expressed that they will watch the movie in next year's New Year!

"Sure, as long as you study well every day, I can fulfill your desire to watch movies." Lin Qing He generously declared.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He took his wife and children back home on a bicycle but still listened to the laughter of his wife and children. His usual cold expression on his face had a rare softness.

It's almost three o'clock in the afternoon when they get home. The whole family was tired after a day out.

Da Wa and Er Wa were so energetic, so Lin Qing He didn't stop them from going out. She took San Wa with her to relax.

At this hour, it was almost time for dinner. Napping wasn't possible.

Lin Qing He washed the apples to snack on. Zhou Qing Bai bit into one, while San Wa was spoon-fed apple puree that was scraped out by her.

Although he counts as two years old, the real age was still too small.

Zhou Qing Bai took over this job once he finished his and let her eat her own one.

"In this freezing weather, what should we eat tonight?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Dumplings is enough." Zhou Qing Bai uttered.

"How about cornmeal mantou?" Lin Qing He was sick of eating dumplings and suggested: "I'll steam another piece of bacon and cook a seaweed soup?"

"OK." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Zhou Xiao Mei came over to eat during the evening. It was amazing to eat bacon. She felt that her fourth brother seemed to be a lot fatter since returning home. At least, he looked sturdier than before. She believed this was all thanks to her fourth sister-in-law.

Look at this bacon. It was so fragrant and delicious that she could almost swallow her tongue.

Lin Qing He's bacon was indeed delicious. This was without a doubt. Just looking at Zhou Qing Bai and the kids and you'll know.

Stir-fried bacon and pickled vegetables with a little sprinkle of crushed chili. So aromatic and tasty.

There was also a big bone and seaweed soup. Even though it was mainly simple cornmeal mantou, as a guest, Zhou Xiao Mei was still satisfied.

She cleaned the tableware, Lin Qing He didn't stop her. Her own Guzi came to scrouge dinner, so why stop her from helping with the tableware clean up.

The second day of the new year was also very fulfilling.

However, the old Lin family apparently had their own thoughts.

Initially, they thought Lin Qing He was throwing a tantrum and said she won't come back during the New Year. She only had this one maternal family, how can she not come back?

Like this, her in-law family would look down on her.

But who would have known, she really didn't visit today, on the second day of New Year.

"Old man, do you think this girl really won't visit?" Mother Lin asked.

"Well, it's just a matter of temper. No need to care whether she comes to visit her maiden's home. With her temper, she will come back crying to her maternal house someday." Father Lin snorted.

Mother Lin nodded: "This girl is too head-strong, she deserves to suffer."

It wasn't just Father Lin and Mother Lin who talked about Lin Qing He. Eldest Brother Lin and Eldest Sister-in-law Lin mentioned her, but it was only a brief sentence or two.

Second Brother Lin and Second Sister-in-law Lin had more words to say.

"She actually not coming back? Do she think she was the same as before, where everyone had to coax her?" Second Sister-in-law Lin sneered.

Second Brother Lin also remarked: "She didn't grow up."

"I can tell you, her life is definitely not going well now, otherwise, it will not be like this. If you bump into, pretend she's not there!" Second Sister-in-law Lin said.

"In the end, we're brother and sister. She did give me my coat." Second Brother Lin pointed out.

"What gives? I said so much flattery that I nearly worshipped how fragrant her stinky feet were for this coat. This is what our family deserves!" Second Sister-in-law Lin sneered coldly.

Third Branch also had their talk.

Third Sister-in-law Lin was really surprised: "I thought your third sister wasn't serious with what she said. Never expect her to not come back today."

Today, only the First Guzi and Second Guzi have returned. Only Third Guzi didn't.

She was pregnant with her second child. The first one was a girl. Now she was more than a month along, so she did not go back to her maternal house on the icy road. Going back after the new year was the same.

"My sister is really angry this time. Can't believe, Father and Mother. In the past, Third Sister brought back a lot of things to honor them. Now Third Sister's life isn't easy, they don't help out." Third Brother Lin frowned.

"You don't have to be upset. Maybe it will be better after a while. Which daughter would really disown her maternal family." Third Sister-in-law Lin didn't care.

"You don't know my third sister. When she said disown, she would never come again if my father and mother don't go and invite her over,." Third Brother Lin sighed.

"Get Father and Mother to go invite? Then don't think about coming back this lifetime." Third Sister-in-law Lin stated.

"I'm going to see Third Sister tomorrow." Third Brother Lin decided.

"It's fine if you go, but those courtesy gifts aren't necessary." Third Sister-in-law Lin immediately responded.

Brother San Lin hummed an 'En'. Currently, he had no money. It would be nice to go over and see his third sister.

After breakfast on the third, he headed over. When he arrived, Zhu Qing Bai was home, in the middle of feeding the pigs in the backyard. Now the pigs were getting bigger and bigger. He got up at six in the morning to feed and then feed again at nine.

"Third brother, you have come." Zhou Qing Bai greeted him when he saw him.

"Jiefu, is my sister home?" Third Brother Lin smiled when he saw him and scanned the courtyard.

"Your third sister is out, should be back in a while." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Zhou Qing Bai brought him over to the backyard. When Brother Lin saw the two piglets, he couldn't help but feel sad. His third sister loved cleanliness. At home, she used to scold people for raising pigs, and swore never have them in her own family.

Not to mention the pig, was it not the same with the chicken?

But look at the present, because the family became so terribly off that the family had to raise pigs.

If raised well, the two pigs can earn them a lot of work points. It was definitely not easy for his third sister now.

Lin Qing He carried San Wa home and at the sight of this third brother, she was delighted. She had no interest in the other people in the old Lin family, but she still likes this third brother.

"Don't rush back at noon, stay here for a meal." Lin Qing He implored him.

"No need. I'll go home and eat." Third Brother Lin shook his head.

"Such a long trip on New Year, how can I let you go back on an empty stomach?" Lin Qing He said.

"Sister, there's really no need. It's fine for me to eat at home. Now Jiefu has retired, don't be temperamental in the future. Just live well with Jiefu." Third Brother Lin urged.

"I still need you to teach me how to live? Look at San Wa. How well I have raised him?" Lin Qing He hugged San Wa over to show him, "Call Jiujiu."

"Jiujiu." San Wa greeted.

Brother Third Brother Lin grinned a response and touched his pockets with the intention to give New Year's money before he recalled he had no money.

"I'm content that you can still visit me, this sister. Now I only acknowledged you from the old Lin family." Lin Qing He stated.

"Sister, don't say words of anger ..."

Lin Qing He interrupted Third Brother Lin before he finished speaking: "You know what kind of character I am. I didn't talk in anger. I had seen through those people now."

Jiu Jiu: Another way to call mother's brother

Chapter 71: Hard-hearted Wife

Third Brother Lin knew that she was still blinded in anger, just sighed, and said nothing.

Since he came here, Lin Qing He naturally kept him for lunch and not let him go back on an empty stomach.

Lunch was simple, stewed pork and starch noodles, stir-fried bacon and pickled vegetables, and a mix of edible fungi. The central dish was plain mantou.

"Sister, you don't need to make so many delicious foods. Leave them for Da Wa and his brothers to eat." Third Brother Lin caught sight of what was cooking on the coal stove and quickly interjected.

Lin Qing He maintained: "Even if you're not here, we will eat like this. Your sister's life is not as good as before, but it hasn't drop down to that level yet. Relax and eat. I, your sister is willing to give you to eat. But those in the old Lin family, don't even think about it. Don’t say it when you go back. "

Third Brother Lin turned to Da Wa. Da Wa confirmed: "We do eat like this."

"Tasty." Er Wa nodded.

Third Brother Lin mentally exclaimed, 'Of course, it's tasty. It got meat, starch noodles, bacon, and flour bun. Which one isn't good stuff?'

Third Brother Lin went back after a satisfying meal.

When he came over, he was worried but now on the way back, Third Brother Lin felt a lot more relieved. Although his sister’s life wasn't as great as before, it won't be too bad with a hardworking Jiefu there.

"Third brother is nice." Zhou Qing Bai remarked.

"Out of the entire old Lin family, only he hasn't become crooked." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai just looked at her: "Neither have you."

Lin Qing He mentally retorted that she was not from old Lin family, and the former wasn't something good either.

However, she didn't speak out.

The first days of New Year had passed, the New Year feeling began to fade. On the seventh, Zhou Xiao Mei returned to the county city, because on the eighth day, work will officially begin.

Lin Qing He left the kids for Zhou Qing Bai to take care. She took Zhou Xiao Mei to the county city on the bicycle. Mainly because she hadn't come out for a long time. After all, she needed an excuse to take something out?

She took turns cycling with Zhou Xiao Mei. It would very be tiring for her to bring her all the way.

But Zhou Xiao Mei, returning to the county city this time was much easier than before.

She was quite happy when waving goodbye to Lin Qing He.

At this time a colleague of her came over and asked, "Who is that? A relative in the city?"

"It's my sister-in-law, Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

"Your fourth sister-in-law is so beautiful. I thought she was a city folk." The colleague said.

"Even though my fourth sister-in-law is not from the city, she is the most beautiful in our area. My fourth brother got lucky." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

The colleague smiled, then frowned, "When are you planning to marry?"

"I came back this time just to break it off with him. I really can't afford to climb into his family. My family is a rural background." Zhou Xiao Mei pressed down her temper.

This was taught by her fourth sister-in-law. If it was her, she would definitely explain it like this.

When she said this, it made her colleague respect her and said: "What's wrong in the countryside? There's no worry about eating and drinking in the countryside!"

"Forget it. I can't afford to socially climb. Help me give this hairpin back to him for me." Zhou Xiao Mei requested and took a hairpin out.

"This hairpin is absolutely beautiful," the colleague uttered.

"Since it's pretty, then go over and get him to give it to you." Zhou Xiao Mei finished and went back to the dormitory.

Her colleague blushed, and then whispered: "I didn't steal him from you, it's you, who don't want him."

So less than three days later, Zhou Xiao Mei witnessed her former match grabbing and eating dinner with that colleague. The two appeared quite intimate.

Some other colleagues came over to mention it, Zhou Xiao Mei gave the same explanation- she can't match up to the other, and the other deserved better. Although she, Zhou Xiao Mei was not sensible, she still had self-awareness!

This invoked sympathy from many colleagues for her, but it was also because of this matter that they had high regard toward Zhou Xiao Mei and felt that she can be a good friend, unlike some people. In the past, they thought she a good person. Never thought she would actually steal a colleague's match. Really got no standards!

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't care about this, because after the split, others pursued her due to her noble quality.

Zhou Xiao Mei followed what her fourth sister-in-law told her. After considering them one by one, she found that none of them meet what her fourth sister-in-law said.

Either the family was counting on his salary, or he was too unsightly, or his home was too small.

In short, no one met the criteria.

In the end, Zhou Xiao Mei can only continue to be single. She currently trusted her fourth sister-in-law deeply and felt what remained was the best.

Rather than being picked by others, it was her not wanting others. It wasn't that she wasn't desired, she was very popular.

This was indeed the case.

Zhou Xiao Mei's family composition need not be questioned. She got many brothers in her family. Her circumstance was fine. If one marries her, one doesn't need to worry about her maternal family needing relief from the son-in-law's family.

Maybe instead, they will be able to help the son-in-law's family in the city.

Many maternal families of the daughters-in-law from the rural who have joined the city will give some food after the food distribution

What's more, Zhou Xiao Mei still had own income. It can't get any better.

Therefore, it wasn't false to say that Zhou Xiao Mei was in demand. But Zhou Xiao Mei doesn't have that intention now.

In the countryside, Lin Qing He knew about this because after Zhou Xiao Mei kicked that guy, she had come back once or twice a month and heard all about it from Zhou Xiao Mei.

In a blink of an eye, it was already March, the season of recovery of all things.

"You check around and see who in the village has chicks. Buy a few to raise." Lin Qing He said.

"There are five people in our family, up to three." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Only then Lin Qing He remembered this. During this period, there were restrictions. One chicken per two people. Her family of five can have three maximum.

"You go to catch six. Chicks die easily." Lin Qing He decided.

Zhou Qing Bai did not object to this. It was indeed the case. Lin Qing He's plan was if they all survived, then she'll wait until they grow up and slaughter them to nourish the whole family.

At this time, it was easy to raise chicks. Zhou Qing Bai went to buy six.

When they were still chicks, more are raised. This was the usual practice. After all, it is necessary to consider that the chicks may die halfway. So no one will say anything.

If they grow up and live, then it wasn't allowed.

Better to be a socialist grass than a capitalist country seedling. If she raised more, then she was latter.

It wasn't easy.

"Our pigs should be able to be slaughtered this year. By then I guess it should be about two hundred jins." Lin Qing He inspected the two well-raised pigs and stated.

"Approximately that." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Er Wa, come and dig wild vegetables with me." Lin Qing He shouted.

She called for Er Wa, and San Wa also tagged along. The trio went out carrying the basket.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at the mother and sons with softened brows but immediately sighed again.

He wouldn't let his wife do the business, so his wife wouldn't let him get close to her. From the looks of it, there was no sign of softening from that hardened heart.

Chapter 72: Sleep next door

Does she want him to be a monk forever?

At the thought of this, Zhou Qing Bai frowned. This was definitely not acceptable. It wasn't normal for the husband and wife to not have intercourse.

No need doubt it, it was abnormal!

But he unable to get his wife's approval.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at the two well-developed pigs and became a little worried.

It wasn't just Zhou Qing Bai fretting, Lin Qinghe was even more anxious. Now they have reached this season, where all was rejuvenated. The day before yesterday, when she went to collect meat, Mei Jie inquired with her when she'll start to take the meat. That side was ready but Zhou Qing Bai won't agree to let her do it.

Speaking of this, Lin Qing He admired Zhou Qing Bai in this aspect greatly. He endured all that suffering and still could maintain his position. This was a skill.

However, she doesn't have any time to waste with him, so Lin Qing He intends to give him a little taste of carrot tonight and force him to nod in agreement!

That's right. Since ancient times, the sensual vale leads to the hero's grave as the honey-trap scheme never fails.* She gave him some benefit and if he refuses to agree, she will turn on him!

Lin Qing He, who had made up her mind, filled a basket full of wild vegetables with the kids.

These wild vegetables were particularly good for eating or feeding pigs.

Later on, they can forage wild pigweed, which was an excellent feed for the pigs.

It was for her own ones, even if the team owned it, so Lin Qing He was willing to gather pigweed. Mainly to save the grains.

After digging a basket of wild vegetables, Lin Qing He led the kids back home. It was just a little past nine o'clock. Zhou Qing Bai had already gone to work at this time.

Lin Qinghe wrapped pork and shepherd's purse dumplings and set aside some for dinner tonight. The rest was fed to the pig, gotta let the pigs consume some inorganic salt.

Only she, Er Wa, and San Wa were home now. And Da Wa? Once school opened in spring, off he went. Zhou Qing Bai personally took him to the team's elementary school.

After Lin Qing He's training over the winter, Da Wa can keep up with the progression with his current knowledge. Lin Qing He wasn't worried.

In order to get the kid to peacefully go to school, she sewed him a school bag. As for his father's military bag, Lin Qing He was unwilling to let him ruin it.

The newly sewed schoolbag had Da Wa overjoyed. Without his mother's nagging, he happily when to register with his father.

From the beginning of spring to now, he had adapted very well.

At noon, Da Wa returns from school. At the same, Zhou Qing Bai get off work.

During this period, it was very exhausting. Lin Qing He paid no heed to Da Wa, but she was considerate to Zhou Qing Bai, who supported the whole family.

She had prepared a cool face wash, as well as warm water.

Zhou Qing Bai had got to know his wife's temper since he came back, really proud. If he wants her to bow her head, it was very unlikely.

It was evident that she wanted something, judging by her thoughtful action today.

Was she aiming to give him the last attack? Can he bear the gentle knife of his wife?

But no matter what the man thought, he was very calm and enjoying the meticulous care from his wife.

Pork and shepherd's purse dumplings were for lunch. The taste was really delicious and fresh.

At this time, shepherd's purse was really fragrant and tender. Lin Qing He also liked to eat it.

After the family was full, they began their noon break. Lin Qing He began to assess what Da Wa had learned in the morning, then reinforce the knowledge into him, and lastly gave him a few questions to do.

"Mother, why do I feel that you better at making questions than our teacher." Zhou Da Wa sighed at the sight of these difficult questions.

Lin Qing He mentally answered, 'This was an important part of, I, your mother's life. My total score for the college entrance examination was more than six hundred. During college, I was a top scholar, who received a scholarship while under the work-study program.'

However, Lin Qing He said: "Treasure your chance to study now. You don't know how much your mother, I wanted to study back then but your grandpa and granny refused to let me. This bit was what I learned after many difficulties, so I'm not blind with my eyes open."

Hearing this, Zhou Qingbai couldn’t help but look at her. He had always known that his wife recognized the word. When they just matched up, she had mentioned this, but for so many years, she had never written a single letter to him.

He had seen it, her words were very beautiful. An average college student may not necessarily be as beautiful as her words.

Although Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything, Lin Qing He understood what his gaze meant.

Lin Qing He just caught a glimpse and then removed her eyes to express that she didn't know anything. She didn't do it, so why should she take the blame.

But the man's gaze behind her was too strong, making her nervous and uneasy.

"It's getting pretty warm now, you brothers will sleep next door." Lin Qing He coughed and said.

As soon as these words came out, she felt the man's gaze become more unsettling.

Da Wa was first to protest: "I want to sleep here!"

"I heard Yang Yang said that he sleeps with his father and mother." This was Er Wa's response.

Yang Yang was Zhou Yang, Eldest Sister-in-law's son.

"Yang Yang have no choice. There is only one Kang. Our family got two. We can't let next door's one collect dust." Lin Qing He said rightly.

"What about San Wa?" Da Wa pointed out.

"You're comparing yourself with a little brother who can't speak smoothly. Really?" Lin Qing He expressed to him in contempt.

At once Da Wa had nothing to say. He kicked Er Wa, motioning him to say a few words.

"Mother, you can't bias toward San Wa. You gave birth to all of us," Er Wa said.

"Fine, San Wa sleeps with you over there, If he wet the bed and you dare to hit him, I will hit you!" Lin Qing He snorted.

Since she came, San Wa had wet the bed twice. It was just two times and it had got on Da Wa's pants and stained Er Wa as well. The brothers were so angry that they wanted to hit San Wa.

Da Wa hadn't forgotten about that matter and uttered: "Forget it. Let him sleep here."

"It's fine for San Wa to sleep here. My elder brother and I will go to bed next door." Er Wa nodded.

San Wa hugged his mother, expressing that he doesn't want to sleep with his two brothers. He wanted to sleep with his mother.

"Alright, then it's settled happily." Lin Qing He declared.

Then as soon as she looked up, she met Zhou Qing Bai's deep gaze. Lin Qinghe's heartbeat was somewhat accelerated. Wit a calm face, she said: "What are you looking at? Haven't you seen it before?"

"Do your homework next door." Zhou Qing Bai ordered Da Wa.

Da Wa observed his father. He felt that he couldn't get his way this time and immediately took his homework with him. Er Wa saw his father looking over. He discerningly planned to retreat out of the room, when he heard his father spoke. "Bring your little brother over."

"No, he'll pester me!" Da Wa shouted from his side.

However, no matter he protested, Er Wa brought San Wa over. Sure enough, San Wa demanded pen and copybook from him so he could write and draw by himself, otherwise, he would cry!

"I remembered now. My pot has not been scrubbed yet." Lin Qing He wanted to escape. The man's gaze was burning, so much it can burn people!

"I scrubbed it." Zhou Qing Bai pulled her hand, Lin Qing He spun and landed in his arms.

*I'm not sure if I translate the meaning right, 温柔乡英雄冢，美人计百试不爽. Thanks, Anon! Now updated.

Chapter 73: Claim a kiss

Lin Qing He was sitting in Zhou Qing Bai's arms. The forever calm her blushed slightly from this. She wanted to get but was restrained by Zhou Qing Bai.

"What are you doing? It's broad daylight. They will come in later!" Lin Qing He said.

"Letting the children sleep by themselves, huh?" Zhou Qing Bai ignored that and stared at her.

The slightly emphasized "huh" made Lin Qing He felt a slight overbearing CEO feel.

"They have grown up, it's natural to sleep on their own. That's right, you are sleeping with them tonight." Lin Qing He mouth uttered the opposite intention of her heart.

"Wife, I want you." Zhou Qing Bai dropped a kiss between her necks and said in a hoarse voice.

"You can save it. It's not dark yet," Lin Qing He quickly blurted.

Sitting in his arms, she could feel the man's enthusiasm for her very clearly. But, what time was it ah! There were three little ones in the next room, who can come in at any time!

Zhou Qing Bai said nothing, but his hands lingered around her waist.

Lin Qing He acted composed as she patted his shoulder: "Release me quickly. Your sweaty body will soon suffocate me."

Zhou Qing Bai sniffed himself. He certainly smelled sweaty, so he could only reluctantly let go of her.

Still, he was delighted. His wife said, wait until tonight.

"Go wash yourself, change clothes, and nap." Lin Qing He ushered

Knowing he'll have meat tonight, Zhou Qing Bai naturally did not object. He went to the yard, took a cold wash up, and changed his clothes. Instead of Lin Qing He washing it for him, he washed it himself and then basked it in the sun.

He wanted to go back to his room to get intimate with his wife again. Even if he didn't do anything during the day, it was still very good.

But as soon as he returned to the room, he saw his wife had simply hidden in the next room.

"Quickly go to sleep. You'll have to head to work soon," Lin Qing He waved her hand to send him away.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her rather grudgingly. Lin Qing He expressed she didn't see it. So Zhou Qing Bai could only go back to rest on his own.

Er Wa, the smarty-pant, grinned: "Mother, Father wants you to accompany him."

"Father is that big and why accompany him?" Da Wa exclaimed.

"Want company." San Wa looked up and seriously repeated.

Lin Qing He became 囧. Then her eyes twinkled as she spoke: "Should Mother accompany you guys or your Father? Choose for yourself."

"With me!" San Wa looked at her.

"I also want Mother to accompany us." Er Wa smiled.

Da Wa declared that he grew up and don't need Mother's company.

"Hurry up and do your questions. Not allowed to sleep if you don't do it." Lin Qing He glared.

Da Wa racked his brains to answer the questions. Even if he got three out of the five questions right, he still dared to complain that her question was harder than his teacher. Lin Qing He taught him once, and then he corrected it.

"I plan to go to the county city this week. If you study hard, then you will get a share of the malted milk powder I bought for your brothers. If not, then you can watch them drink." Lin Qing He pushed.

"I study every day, and I am the class's study committee member!" Da Wa pointed out.

"Next semester strives to become the class monitor. A study committee member is enough to make you proud?." Lin Qing He said.

"What's the benefit of being the class monitor?" Dawa said.

"Being the class monitor, you get a lot of respect in the class. But that doesn't benefit me. You decide whether you want to be one. I will not lose anything if you aren't." Lin Qing He smirked.

Da Wa felt that it wasn't easy to fool his mother.

"But seeing you like this, I also plan to study and see if there is any chance to continue my education." Lin Qing He remarked.

"As a mother, you still want to study?" Da Wa looked at her in surprise.

Er Wa too. San Wa continued to doodle his own thing.

"People live till they're old and learn till they're old. If not, they will be eliminated by society, Not only will one continue to learn in life, it will become one's own ability when learned. They can be used wherever they go. Even if you three aren't filial to me in the future, I still have the ability to feed myself." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

"You won't take care of Father?" Da Wa immediately mentioned.

"Your father, let him continue doing farm work. Doesn't he like to do farm work? Then let him do it all his life. At that time, I'm still a youthful flower, while he is like an old man. He would feel ashamed when going out. Maybe then, people assume I'm his daughter.” Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Zhou Qing Bai, who could not sleep on his own and was planning to come to accompany his wife and children, heard such words.

At once, he became dumbfounded.

"And Zhou Dawa, aren't you paying attention to the wrong point?" Lin Qing He uttered as she pinched Da Wa's ear.

Da Wa threw his homework and screamed: "It hurts, it hurts. Mother, I'm in pain!"

"Do you know you're wrong?" Lin Qing He questioned.

"I know." Da Wa immediately said.

"Where are you wrong? Tell me." Lin Qinghe said indifferently.

"I don't know if my little brothers are filial or not, but I will definitely be filial!" Da Wa swore.

"Eldest Brother, don't talk nonsense. I will definitely display filial piety in the future." Er Wa shot a glance at him.

"I dote Mother." San Wa also gave a mouthful of flattery.

Lin Qing He let Da Wa off. She then hugged Sanwa and kissed him: "This is Mother's good son."

Zhou Qing Bai did not enter, instead, he went back to lie down and rested for a while. On this side, Lin Qing He napped with her three sons. She dared not go over to his side and provoke him. Otherwise, the security of the daylight may not guarantee that this man, who had abstained for so long, won't do something.

Once he woke up, Zhou Qing Bai went to work. Before leaving, he claimed a kiss from Lin Qing He before going out.

Lin Qing He was a little dissatisfied with herself, as her legs had actually buckled!

As soon as she turned her head, she saw Er Wa staring at her with wide eyes. Then he ran over and demanded a kiss.

"Cough cough." Lin Qing He coughed dryly before kissing on Er Wa's forehead. She pervasively said: "One each."

Er Wa bobbed his head in satisfaction, and uttered, "It's the first time I see Father kissing Mother."

"Your father kissing Mother, indicates we have a good relationship. You can't go outside and say it, understand?" Lin Qing He warned.

"Of course, I won't. I heard Gang Tie tell people that his parents were building a human pyramid on the kang, and people laughed at him for a long time." Er Wa nodded in understanding.

Lin Qing He rewarded him with head petting and said: "Then I allow you to order a dish tonight if we got the stuff at home."

"I want to eat soup noodle!" Er Wa's eyes lit up.

"How about adding a sweet and sour sauerkraut and a fragrant poached egg?" Lin Qing He suggested.

"OK." Er Wa nodded in satisfaction.

Having noodles wasn't a big issue. Tonight they'll eat noodles tonight.

Lin Qing He went to the kitchen and busied away. After forming the dough, she let it rest. She came over to the backyard and checked around.

In the garden, the planting area can be expanded this year, including leeks, celery, onion root, green beans, green cucumbers, and the likes.

The most planted was the tomato in her yard. It was really a lot, as her family likes to eat it.

The tomatoes at this time were also pure organic tomatoes. It was particularly delicious, not only as a vegetable but also as fruits. Perfectly sour and sweet.

Not long after planting, it will take about two or three months to get some fruit.

Chapter 74: Drifting off course

The current season was of a variety of wild vegetables. Besides this, there wasn't much good to eat. The recorded temporary shortage was this current time period.

In the evening, they had noodles as requested by Er Wa.

Diced sauerkraut with minced meat leftover that was fried in oil, which then was sprinkled on the noodles. And finally served with a fragrant poached egg.

This bowl of noodles was really fragrant.

At least four men in the family have no doubt about her culinary skill.

After eating and drinking to their content, Lin Qing He sent Da Wa to wash the dishes.

Since the cold began to fade, this chore was Da Wa's responsibility. At the start, Da Wa had quite a resentment, but now he got used to it.

Er Wa wasn't left idle either. He cleaned the room and the yard. These were his jobs.

As for San Wa, he was still small. As long as he doesn't make trouble, she temporarily didn't count on him.

After the work was done, Lin Qing He took them out to eat and wander. Zhou Qing Bai was at home, feeding pigs.

At this time, they get fed once before they get fed again after 9 o'clock. Then the next feed was at 4 or 5 the next day.

When Mother Zhou came over, Lin Qing He and her three sons had gone to visit Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi.

When she saw that her son was feeding pigs, she asked, "Your wife doesn't do the feeding?"

"I'm can do it." Zhou Qing Bai said, "Mother, have you eaten yet?"

"I have." Seeing her youngest son like this, it was impossible for Mother Zhou to not be distressed. She voiced out: "You worked all day. Go home and rest well."

"This is nothing. My wife has no free time at home." She watched Er Wa and San Wa, prepared all kinds of delicious food, and made sure that everything was clean at home. Once exhausted Zhou Qing Bai returned home from work, he no longer felt tired.

As for these, it was like what he said, he can do it.

What's more, his wife had clearly stated it at the beginning of raising them, she would occasionally help out and for the most part, she won't intervene.

In fact, this smell was quite strong. It was fine for him to manage it by himself. If he really let his wife do it then he won't be pleased.

He would rather do more than want his wife to get hands-on.

After feeding the pigs, Zhou Qing Bai cleaned the pigpen and then sprinkled lime powder again. This was requested by his wife. She said it was used for disinfection.

After sorting out the pigpen, he moved onto cleaning the chicken shed.

Although the chicks were still small, he changed the straw every day as his wife love cleanliness. He also needed to sprinkle lime powder for disinfection.

Although Mother Zhou couldn't bear for her son to undergo such stress, she didn't say anything. She also knew Fourth's wife's temper.

She just asked: "What are these?"

"Lime powder. My wife read in the book and said that it has a disinfecting effect. Mother, do you want to take some back. At this time, the chicken gets sick easily." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Mother Zhou nodded. It was just a little lime powder.

"Are you getting used to it lately?" Mother Zhou watched her youngest son.

Her youngest son hadn't done any farm work in his life. At a young age, he went to work as a soldier. Now he had retired, which made people feel distressed for him.

Of course, this was what Mother Zhou thought. Zhou Qing Bai had strong adaptability: "Everything is fine. Mother, you don't need to worry about me."

After talking with her youngest son for a while, Mother Zhou went back.

Lin Qing He walked around with her three sons before going home when it was almost time.

"It's getting late. Wash up and get ready to sleep." Zhou Qing Bai directed this at the kids. However, Lin Qing He had a feeling that this was intended for her.

When she thought of this, she looked at Zhou Qing Bai. As anticipated, she saw his pair of deep eyes staring at her.

That gaze was full of aggression and wildness, which makes one's legs soften.

"What time is it now?" Lin Qing He uttered.

Even though she said this, she still sent the kids to wash up.

At the sight of the small wash basin, Lin Qinghe enquired: "Are there any carpenters near here? We need to make a big one for the brothers. One pot full and finish up, that way they don't need to do it one by one."

"I'll find one." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He nodded in response and washed the brothers one by one. Da Wa was six and knew to be embarrassed. Lin Qing He said: "Then do it yourself. Wash cleanly, or I will ask your father to come and rub off a layer of skin. "

The customs here weren't so diligent in tidiness. But her family was subject to her rules. Since it wasn't cold anymore, they got to do it once a day.

Da Wa happily washed himself. After washing, it was Er Wa's turn. Lastly was San Wa. After the brothers come out refresh from the wash-up, it was Lin Qing He's turn.

Then these clothes were washed by Zhou Qing Bai.

That's right. Lin Qing He, the ruthless woman, mercilessly got the man, who had a busy day outside, to wash the clothes.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't have any objection at all.

After washing the clothes, he washed up. If he had it his way, he wouldn't use hot water. However, he listened to his wife and added a little bit, so the temperature wasn't cool.

After washing up, he wore a pair of pants, the ones Lin Qing He made it for him. He washed his clothes and hung them up. Once done, he came to the children's room.

Da Wa was doing homework, Er Wa was learning to count, and San Wa was holding a pen as he continued drawing.

Lin Qing He didn't mind that he was small, she taught him to draw. Must say, San Wa made decent progress, but what he drew was a bit abstract.

"I will buy two vests for you to wear, the next time I go to the county city?" Lin Qing He looked at him.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai gave a casual response. He actually had enough clothes. Within the first two months of the New Year, his wife made a few set for him when she was idle.

It was also convenient for him to change. She had said he couldn't lie on the kang sweaty.

So he had a lot of clothes. If she wants to buy more for him, he wouldn't refuse.

"I also want to study, but those learning materials aren't easy to get. Do you have a way?" Lin Qing He looked at him.

"What kinds do you want?" Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"I want everything from elementary school to middle school to high school. I have nothing else to do at home. Once you bring it back, I can study by myself." Lin Qing He answered.

"I'll find some time to get it for you." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Thank you." Lin Qing He smiled.

"It's pretty late." Zhou Qing Bai's gaze secretly hinted to her, and very suggestively spoke.

Lin Qing He's mind said, 'It's just after six o'clock. What late?'

While she voiced out: "Da Wa's homework has not been completed. Er Wa has not recited to seventy. And San Wa has not been finished drawing Fei Ying yet.

Soon, Da Wa's homework was finished, and it was all correct. Plus, he passed all the questions she had given.

Da Wa was smug, making Lin Qing He have the urge to hit someone. Usually, he was wrong and at this critical moment, he can do it all. Not helping her delaying time at all!

"Er Wa can make it up tomorrow. Now go to bed with your elder brother. San Wa, come to bed with Father." Zhou Qing Bai gave the final decree and carried San Wa.

Da Wa and Er Wa expressed that it was too early, they can't fall asleep. But a gaze from their father had them behave and honestly agreed to go to bed now.

Lin Qing He was led back by Zhou Qing Bai. Her heart was slightly unsettled. She did not intend to come at him with real guns, just giving some sweet sample. Why did she feel like it was drifting off course?

Chapter 75: Can't be provoked

She won't go into detail on how her plan went astray.

In short, Lin Qing He seized to the last trace of reason to resist Zhou Qing Bai at the crucial moment and force Zhou Qing Bai to agree to her pork reselling.

Zhou Qing Bai was sweating at the time. His wife won't let him succeed. At such a time, she forced him to nod and promise to let her do her stuff.

Can you name any hero who can withstand the beauty's torture at the most critical moment?

None exist.

Zhou Qing Bai was an ordinary mortal as well, he can't resist his wife's attack.

Although he was forced to agree, the following punishment had Lin Qing He regretting to provoke this man.

She didn't know how many times she repeatedly woke up and fallen asleep in exhaustion during the night. In short, he didn't stop. It was only when it was well into the night, did he rest.

The next day Lin Qing He woke up after eight o'clock. When she woke up and thought last night's battle, she was slightly frightened.

Sure enough, can't afford to provoke a man, who hadn't been close to the female for too long.

At this time, there was the voice of Er Wa and Mother Zhou outside. During this time, Da Wa had already gone to school and Zhou Qing Bai had gone to work.

Lin Qing He quickly got off the Kang.

Last night, she fell asleep straight away from exhaustion. It was Zhou Qing Bai, who helped her tidy up. Butt after getting off the Kang, she found that her legs were a little weak!

Lin Qing He's face flushed when she recalled Zhou Qing Bai doing this and that last night.

She had to admit that there's no worry about happiness (a.k.a sex) for the rest of her life. Her own man was really strong and fierce.

After a spring-ish pondering, Lin Qing He refreshed herself.

Mother Zhou peeled peanuts in the yard as she talked to Er Wa and San Wa.

"Mother had come." Lin Qing He wasn't embarrassed. Why did she sleep in so late? It was all thanks to Zhou Qing Bai's doing last night. Go blame Zhou Qing Bai, it had nothing to do with her.

"You woke up ah." Apparently, Mother Zhou was a little angry. Her man had to go to work and the children were still young. She only got up at this hour now. Was there such behavior?

"En, San Wa's father was uncomfortable last night. I had to serve him all night. Only slept after twelve o'clock, so I woke up late." Lin Qing He explained without blushing and jitters.

Mother Zhou halted for a while before her tone subsided: "Then it was hard on you. Old Fourth was much better in the morning."

Like she said, it turned out that there was this reason. It was fine to sleep in during the winter. So why did she wake so late at this time?

"It should that he hasn't adapted to farm work yet. I told him not to work today and take a day off, but he didn't listen to me." Lin Qing He remarked.

"It's not easy to support a family," Mother Zhou said.

"It really isn't, so I allowed him to raise pigs and chickens at home." Lin Qing He nodded.

Mother Zhou choked.

"Have you both eaten?" Lin Qing He turned to Er Wa and San Wa.

"We have. Mother, go eat." Er Wa bobbed.

The breakfast was obviously made by Zhou Qing Bai. He cooked millet porridge. The side dish was much simpler, just pickled veg.

Sure enough, if she didn't get up to make breakfast, everything was simple.

Lin Qing He didn't mind. As she had the millet porridge with pickled veg, she couldn't wonder about Zhou Qingbai. Last night, he used a lot of energy and he just had this for breakfast. How can he have the endurance?

"Mother, there's no meat at home. I will go and check if I can buy some meat to nourish the kids' father. You look after Er Wa and San Wa." Lin Qing He swiftly finished up, washed the dishes, and voiced out.

"Go." Mother Zhou was also distressed her youngest son and concurred with this.

Today, Mother Zhou didn't head out to work. After all, she got so many sons and daughters-in-law. No one dared to say anything if this old bone rest.

Lin Qing He rode the bicycle over to Mei Jie.

The main thing was to pass the fact that she'll begin to take the meat tomorrow. Lin Qing He had it all planned out. She'll collect the meat, store it in her space, and save a bit before she takes it to the county city for in one go. With just a few jin every time to the county city, she really didn't want to go so far.

Mei Jie was ecstatic to see her coming here. Her side was already prepared. She whispered, "I thought it was your man didn't agree."

"Actually, he didn't. He's too upright. I finally got him to approve. Once he did, I immediately came to find you, Mei Jie." Lin Qing He explained.

"He didn't approve?" Sister Mei couldn't help utter.

"Now he does. As long as there's no problem on your side, there will be no problem on my side." Lin Qing He quietly spoke.

"You can rest assured." Mei Jie nodded.

"When will I drop by tomorrow?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Come by at three o'clock in the morning. Old Lao Chen will wait for you over there." Mei Jie immediately responded.

Three o'clock in the morning?

Lin Qing He mentally muttered, it was really a pain.

But she still agreed. When she gets back to the village after picking up the meat at three o'clock in the morning, it'll be almost four o'clock. It's pretty safe.

Lin Qing He bought some stuff and then cycled back. Halfway there, she dumped some pork, ribs, and eggs out when no one was at sight.

There weren't many eggs at home.

Once she carried these things back home, Mother Zhou said: "Then I will go home first."

Lin Qing He nodded and handed Mother Zhou a piece of meat about 200g. Mother Zhou refused: "Keep it for yourselves."

"Mother, take it. You occasionally come to help me watch the boys, this way no one at old Zhou's house will say nonsense." Lin Qing He insisted.

Mother Zhou said: "I watch at my own grandsons, who dares to say anything?"

"That's hard to tell. Take it, mother. I still have some here." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Mother Zhou had the intention to persuade her to save a little money, but now, she dropped it. It was always bought back for her son and her three grandsons.

"Mother, there are so many things to do at home. Where have you been?" Second Sister-in-law couldn't help but uttered when she saw her coming back.

Eldest Sister-in-law's pregnancy was pretty far along, she should be about to give birth in this period. So she was at home instead of working.

Third Sister-in-law had gone to work. Although Little Zhou Dong was still young, he was left at home under Eldest Sister-in-law's care. She took time out to come back and breastfeed him.

Second Sister-in-law did not work today. As her period was very painful, she did not go.

Second sister-in-law had not planned to do chores since her mother-in-law was also home and she could leave it to her mother-in-law. Unexpectedly, her mother-in-law went to Fourth's house to help watch the children.

"This is from Fourth's wife." Initially, Mother Zhou felt Fourth's wife was overthinking, not anymore at this moment.

Looking at Second's wife's reaction, was this not discontent?

Seeing this piece of meat, Second Sister-in-law had no complaints. Beaming, she expressed: "Fourth Sister-in-law is generous, to give such a large piece of meat."

"She said that I helped out in watching Er Wa and San Wa and let me bring this back." Mother Zhou clarified.

That was for Second Sister-in-law to hear. Second Sister-in-law just twitched her lip.

Chapter 76: Sarcasm

As for whatever happened in old Zhou's house, Lin Qing He had no interest at all.

Those meats were to show filial piety to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, as well as blocking Second Sister-in-law's mouth. Killing two birds with one stone.

For noon, she planned to eat steamed rice. Lin Qing He boiled eight-nine eggs and then peeled the eggshell. Followed by, chopping pork ribs and cutting pork belly. Which was then placed in a casserole and stewed with soy sauce.

Then there was oil countering stir-fried vegetable and a light shrimp skin and seaweed soup.

Of course, these were timed to when Zhou Qing Bai got home. Before this, Lin Qing He had a lot of things to do since Zhou Qing Bai was not at home. Although he had fed it once in the morning, she had to feed it again.

As the two pigs' appetites become larger and larger, the food requirement also increased.

Lin Qing He planned to take an afternoon nap, so she took Er Wa and San Wa to dig wild vegetables.

Zhou Qing Bai came back at noon. His cheeks turned red from the sun. Lin Qing He felt displeased at the sight of it. She fetched water for him to wash his face, and then let him bathe himself and change his clothes. Only then did the whole family eat.

Pork belly, ribs, and boiled eggs stewed in soy sauce. Soup sprinkled on top go well with the rice.

Lin Qing He urged Zhou Qing Bai to eat more. Zhou Qing Bai's eyes twinkled when he looked at her. Lin Qing He didn't understand what he was delighted about, so she ushered him to eat and go nap after eating.

As anticipated, Zhou Qing Bai was content with his lunch. Needless to say how good his wife's culinary was.

"Da Wa cleans up the dishes. Er Wa tidy up." Lin Qing He finished eating and sent them to work.

The brothers had already gotten used to it and began to busy away. San Wa went to play with Fei Ying, while Lin Qing He returned to her room.

Zhou Qing Bai was waiting for her. When she came in, his gaze followed her. Lin Qing He coughed and stated, "I have already set things up with Mei Jie, you can't go back on your words."

Zhou Qing Bai pulled her into his arms and said, "I will only give you one chance. If one mishap happens, you will end it."

"OK." Lin Qing He cheerfully concurred.

With the space, nothing will happen in this life.

"I hurt you last night. Is it better?" Zhou Qing Bai asked in a muffled tone.

Lin Qing He's face was slightly embarrassed. Was she injured? She didn't feel it.

But to prevent the wolf from coming again at night, she said: "It's not better yet."

"I'll check." Zhou Qing Bai intended to inspect her.

Lin Qing He blushed: "What are you doing in broad daylight? The kids are outside."

"The door is closed, they can't come in." Zhou Qing Bai said.

But still, how could Lin Qing He let him check it? Definitely won't allow it ah! In the end, she got pressed down by Zhou Qing Bai on the bed and kissed until she was dizzy and gasping.

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai lowly called.

Lin Qing He saw the hidden fire in his eyes and blurted: "Last night you been doing for so long, and you have been working all morning today. You still got energy?"

"I do." Zhou Qing Bai gazed passionately at her.

"Even if you do, I order you to rest." Lin Qing He glared.

It was undoubted that this rough guy had good physical strength. Just by looking at his physique, one can tell. No man in the village had a figure like him.

Don’t assume she didn’t know that those big girls and young wives out there look looked at him with starry eyes and their hostility toward her was huge.

So what if the hostility was huge? This man isn't someone they can covet, he's Lin Qing He's!

"I'm fine without a rest." Zhou Qing Bai kissed her and wanted to get on top.

"I haven't rested enough. Last night, you were like you haven't seen meat for hundreds of years. I'm not well yet." Lin Qing He expressed with a weak face.

At this, Zhou Qing Bai could only give up and said, "Then take a good rest."

Thinking of what happened last night, Zhou Qing Bai was also a bit guilty. He was indeed rash last night, but he couldn't help it either. His wife was so tempting that he couldn't help wanting it again and again.

Lin Qing He was relieved and then leaned softly into his arms.

After the two were becoming husband and wife for real last night, she truly possessed a feeling this guy was her man.

"Although you're earning work points, you don't have to drain your mind and bones. You can be lazy if you can be lazy. Our family won't starve. You don't have to work that hard." Lin Qing He voiced.

"Not hard." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

For a strong man like him, doing farm work was really nothing.

"What is not hard? It's not wrong to call those laborious work. I can tell you now, if you do not protect your body and become incapable in the future, I may kick you away." Lin Qing He snapped.

"Then you can try and see if you can kick me." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

Lin Qing He raised her hand to caress his face again: "You're still young, so it's not yet. But Zhou Qing Bai, how years of youth will your face have when it's beaten by the wind and glared by the sun outside?"

"It's enough for man to be able to shoulder the responsibility, his face is not important." Zhou Qing Bai maintained.

He said this so manly. Lin Qing He gave in to the impulse, dived in for a kiss. Zhou Qing Bai was ignited by her.

But knowing that she was still uncomfortable, he was not willing to touch her.

"I based on looks, so don't turn yourself into an old man. I don't like that." Lin Qing He expressed.

Zhou Qing Bai uttered an 'En', it was considered as a promise.

What's more, he knew it in his mind. The reason why his wife likes him was probably that he was good-looking.

Because from time to time, she would sometimes look at him in a daze, and occasionally her eyes would glow at the sight of his figure.

So he knew how to attract his wife.

"Sleep." Zhou Qing Bai hugged her waist and whispered.

Lin Qing He let him nap by himself. She came out to supervise Da Wa on his homework. Er Wa had to make up for yesterday's counting and San Wa needed to wash his hands and face to prepare for a nap.

Zhou Qingbai was indeed tired, so he slept in the room with the lingering fragrance of his wife.

Work began again at one in the afternoon.

Lin Qing He was frustrated. Fortunately, the weather was good. and the sun was not so strong. But if they reach June or July, it won't be easy. It'll be simply exhausting to death.

When Da Wa went to school, Lin Qing He brought Er Wa and San Wa out to dig wild vegetables and left the house to Fei Ying's care.

Must say, with such an excellent home watcher like Fei Ying, Lin Qing He was more reassured to go out.

Although all the majority of important valuables in the family were stored in her space, there were still other things.

At this time, many people came out to forage wild vegetables. Lin Qing He led Er Wa and San Wa and ran into several other women who came out to dig wild vegetables.

"Oh, Qing Bai's wife has also come out to dig wild vegetables. You used to look down on these wild vegetables and never eat them." One of the women, who was about the same age as Lin Qing He but had a much older face than Lin Qinghe, spoke.

This was clearly sarcastically remarking that Lin Qing He was now a fallen phoenix.

Chapter 77: It'll be strange if you're not tired.

"The past is the past. Now is now. The time has changed, right? People need to be discerning, be proud when you should be proud, but once the proud moment is over, it's time to scale back." Lin Qing He laughed lightly.

"Yeah. Now You can't be proud." Woman sniggered.

"It's better than some people have never been proud before." Lin Qing He unsmilingly smiled at her.

These words had the woman called Wang Ling changed her complexion: "What do you mean by that?"

"You don't have a brain? Is that why you can't understand? Just you are only is worthy to ridicule me? Even if my family Qing Bai retires, I don't have to do farm work. He did everything to let me enjoy the happiness at home. Do you have my kind of days? "Lin Qing He sneered.

Wang Ling was reduced to speechlessly due to anger.

"With your life, if it was me, I couldn’t live long ago. You still have face to chirp in front of me? Since your family can't afford a mirror, don't you know to piss and look at your old face with that? Near my age, you look more than ten years older than me and still have the face to come to mock me in my face. Who gave you the courage? Er Wa, tell her, what our family ate for noon." Lin Qing He said.

"Stewed pork belly and eggs accompanied by white rice. Especially tasty!" Er Wa immediately responded.

"Did you hear?" Lin Qing He threw Wang Ling a glance.

Wang Ling was already trembling with anger, but she also knew that Lin Qing He was not easy to bully. If she kept arguing, she was the one to suffer. So she turned away and left.

Several other women were also a little embarrassed. Lin Qing He didn't make trouble for them and took Er Wa and San Wa away to dig wild vegetables.

This made them breathe out in relief.

"What was Wang Ling thinking? Didn't she think twice about who to pick on for no reason? Is this person a good target to provoke." One of them muttered.

"Isn't it cause of jealousy and want to make a fool of Lin Qing He?" Another's lip twitched.

"What is there to laugh at? Even though Zhou Qing Bai retired, which woman in the village can compare with her, she has never been to the field since marrying Zhou Qing Bai." A third also interjected.

"Who could deny that? I heard that she bought meat back to eat every three days or so. She can really bear to."

"Looking at Da Wa and his brothers, you can tell. This year they have grown a lot. San Wa is almost a little fatty, like the blessed baby in the painting."

"..."

Several women were talking, as they were digging wild vegetables in this area.

As for Lin Qing He, she brought Er Wa and San Wa to forage on the other side. She dismissed Wang Ling from her mind. This person had a good relationship with Second Sister-in-law and often gossiped. As long as she didn't jab out in front of her, she won't care. This time, her guts got bigger and dare to come at her. Naturally, she won't be polite.

The mother and sons gathered wild vegetables as they played. Because the spring rain fell a few days ago and it was a light rain that fell for four-five days, Lin Qing He went up the mountain to pick mushrooms.

With Er Wa and San Wa with her, naturally, they will not go deep. They just searched for them on the edge. Still, they have found a lot.

The mother and sons came out for more than an hour, and it can be considered a hefty harvest back.

The unbroken mushrooms were put on the sieve to dry and act as spare. Those scattered and crushed, she'll fry the mushrooms tonight's dinner. They were very fresh and delicious.

The wild vegetables just need to be washed and fried. There was still some pork, ribs, and eggs leftover in the pot from lunch. At night, she'll fry two dishes. Then steam some cornmeal mantou, add a bowl of soup and it should be enough.

Lin Qing He took Er Wa and San Wa home, let them pour the water for themselves to drink, and gave them milk candy each before they run off to play.

She started cooking the pig food.

The majority of the wild vegetables were for the pigs. The pigs in her family were really well-breeded. By the end of the year on slaughter day, two hundred jins was definitely not a problem.

If they can produce two hundred jins of meat, it was definitely a big fat pig in this era, and get extra points.

And when the time comes to divide the meat, it'll be distributed to their own family.

Although the smell was a little pungent, Lin Qing He can still bear it. After all, she was only responsible for feeding. It was Zhou Qing Bai's job to clean up.

In fact, she fed them twice a day, once in the morning and once at noon. The rest was fed by Zhou Qing Bai.

Moreover, raising pigs wasn't the only source of points. If pig manure was given to the team, it will be counted as points. These were all handled by Zhou Qing Bai. Lin Qing He will never participate.

She got a man to rely on, so she won't do it. She was such a hypocritical person, needless to say she knew that in her own heart.

Otherwise, why she would care about Zhou Qing Bai, this poor man.

After feeding the pigs and watering the vegetable garden, the jobs were mostly done.

Lin Qing He washed her hands and face before entering the kitchen to see if the dough rise. It was almost there, so she didn't touch it. She took out the remaining fabric at home and made a pair of slippers for Zhou Qing Bai to wear at home.

At four o'clock, Da Wa came back from school. When he got home, he drank water and ran out to play. Lin Qing He didn't mind about the brothers heading out from time to time. As long as they finished what was assigned to them, whatever they play, she rarely interferes as long as it wasn't dangerous.

When it was almost time, Lin Qing He put all the half-complete fabric, needle, thread, and scissors away.

She headed to the kitchen and started to work on the family's dinner.

Cornmeal buns.

Lin Qing He also intends to make whole wheat bran mantou. Apparently, the kids don't like it very much. She was okay, while Zhou Qing Bai had no objection.

As the kids didn’t like it, she only made it once. But she still had to make it a few times next month. That way, they'll know how great it is to eat white mantou and cornmeal mantou.

And prevent spoiling them, and be unable to eat any bitterness.

Stepmother Lin Qing He planned it this way, while her hand swiftly prepare the ingredients for the evening.

Mushrooms don't need any pork. Just stir in a little leftover soup and it was good to eat. The wild vegetables were also very fresh. In addition, another soup was made.

It was easy to make two or three dishes. All done in a few moments.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't return until about six o'clock. Although the man suffered hardship, he never said anything. Lin Qing He could still sense a little tiredness from his eyebrows.

It'll be strange to not be tired after working for so long.

"Clean up and prepare to eat dinner." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai was indeed hungry.

After washing his face, hands, and feet, he came to sit down. The brothers came back according to dinner time.

After dinner, Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai: "Will you find some time to go over and buy those books for me?"

"The team asked me to buy pesticides two days later. I'll bring them back to you then." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"OK." Lin Qing He acknowledged.

She won't be young when the college entrance examination resumes, but so what? The first batch had no age limit. She will participate in the exam once when the time comes!

"You're tired. Take a rest after taking a bath. I will feed the two pigs later. The pigsty can be cleaned up tomorrow." Lin Qing He spoke in consideration for him.

Chapter 78: Rosy

Apparently, Zhou Qing Bai had not reached that level.

Farm work was hard work, but he can still do it and he recovered a lot after returning home for a meal.

However, pig food was still cooked by Lin Qing He. Zhou Qing Bai carried it over and fed it, and then cleaned the pigsty and chicken coop as well. This was what he had to do every day.

Witnessing his uncomplaining attitude, Lin Qing He felt that she was unconscientious, as she only took charge of three meals a day and ignored the rest.

But what can she do? She got a fortunate life.

Unconscionable women generally had a good life. She was almost like that.

Of course, the hard-working and capable women were the same, but they just had it harder. People were different and their existence was for a reason.

The existence of a woman like her meant that it was reasonable.

The husband and wife were preoccupied till seven o'clock, very fast.

It was getting dark later now. At this time, the lights were just turned on and Zhou Qing Bai went out.

The three children studied, Lin Qing He worked on the shoes while keeping supervision. It was only around 7:30 when Zhou Qing Bai came back. He had something to discuss with the branch secretary.

Lin Qing He motioned to him to rest first. Zhou Qing Bai stood there unmoving, obviously waiting for her.

Da Wa and Er Wa started to wiggle their eyebrows. Lin Qing He glared: "You two are drawing your eyes? Hurry, do your homework. Once done, blow out the light and go to sleep. To do your homework when it's not bright outside, don't you know that foreign oil is expensive?"

"From tomorrow onward, do it once you get off from school. Don't eat until you finish." Zhou Qing Bai felt that his elder son had disturbed his private time for two, so he said solemnly.

Da Wa's face turned bitter. He wanted to say something but couldn't beat this couple and could only say that he would write it earlier tomorrow.

After writing, he memorized another poem. Only then Lin Qing He let him off.

She had him and Er Wa to prepare to sleep.

Lin Qing He came back with San Wa and chatted with San Wa for a while. The kid spoke very smoothly now and was also a chatterbox.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't find his youngest son bothersome. Sure enough, after playing for almost half an hour, San Wa began to yawn. When he yawned, he immediately fell asleep.

Lin Qing He got pulled over by Zhou Qing Bai.

"Don't mess, you've been busy all day. Go to bed early." Lin Qing He whispered.

"Not tired." Zhou Qing Bai flipped to the top.

Lin Qing He could only make another excuse and uttered, "I'm not better yet."

"Just once, I'll be gentler." Zhou Qing Bai maintained.

What happened proved that when a man says this, it was just as unreliable as saying 'I would rub, won't enter'.

In the end, Lin Qing He ended up sleeping due to exhaustion.

A satisfied Zhou Qingbai cleaned up his wife's body. At this time, it was almost ten o'clock, so it was from eight o'clock, when they got on the Kang, until now.

Zhou Qing Bai went to the kitchen to scoop the pig food to feed the pig.

This was the last meal of the day. He had to get up and cook for them at five o'clock the next morning.

Although it was only two, still can't get idle.

Even Lin Qing He dozed off in exhaustion, she did not forget the agreement with Mei Jie. She got up when it was nearly three o'clock.

"It's still early." Zhou Qing Bi woke up at once and hugged her.

"I have to get the pork." Lin Qing He explained.

"Now?" Zhou Qing Bai frowned.

"When else? It's better to go now." Lin Qing He said.

Although it was a little early, it was the time of deep nightly stillness. Perfect to go to the slaughterhouse to get the meat.

Zhou Qing Bai declared: "I will go with you."

"No need. I can go by myself." Lin Qing He refused: "Quickly sleep, and you have to head to work tomorrow morning."

But Zhou Qing Bai had risen to get dressed.

No matter what Lin Qing He said, it was useless. She could only let him follow.

The truth was, it was a little scary for her to come out at night alone.

Zhou Qing Bai brought her over. Lin Qing He carried a basket over to handle the transaction with Mei Jie's man Old Chen Ge, and then came back.

"Not going to the county city?" Zhou Qing Bai gave her an inquisitive look.

"Don't need to. I have another plan." Lin Qing He casually answered.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at her. Lin Qing He responded: "You can rest assured, I won't take risks. A couple should have more trust, you know?"

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled. His bold woman can justify everything. When he took her home, it was only after four o'clock.

Zhou Qing Bai did not plan to go back to bed anymore. He wanted to go to cook the pig food, but he went to bed so late last night and got up at three. Now it was only what time?

"I'll feed the pigs tomorrow morning. Hurry back to sleep." Lin Qing He ordered.

"Can't sleep," Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

"You have to sleep for me even if you can't," Lin Qing He glared.

Zhou Qing Bai pulled her to sleep together. Then the restless man came again. This time was a little long. The sky started to brighten up outside. Lin Qing He couldn't help pinching him: "Look what good deed you have done!"

"Sleep." Zhou Qing Bai kissed her in content and got up to cook pig food by himself.

Lin Qing He washed the sesame seeds and cooked the ribs and sesame congee on the stove. Last night, there was some cornmeal mantou left. She'll steam it in a bit to eat as well.

It went without saying, she went to the backyard to pick the vegetables.

But even so, in the end, he was sleep-deprived. When Zhou Qing Bai returned at noon, his looks obviously displayed excess exertion.

"Serve you right." Lin Qing He didn't feel distressed. She snorted before ignoring him. She took her three sons to sleep next door and left him alone.

Zhou Qing Bai was a bit helpless, but he did feel strained when working this morning.

So this time he wasn't going to be cocky. After taking a shower and eating lunch, he went back to the room to rest.

It was a lie to say Lin Qing He wasn't distressed. But she had to let him know that he couldn't do whatever he wants with his young physical strength. It wasn't just demanding, every day he had so much work to do, so how can he do as he like?

But fortunately, she arranged with Mei Jie to get the meat once every three days, so it wasn't necessary to get up in the middle of the night tonight.

Lin Qing He still made a good meal for him in the evening. She had him finish with the pigsty and go to bed early.

Zhou Qing Bai was not the kind to easily admit defeat. He finally grasped the meat, how can he be satisfied so quickly?

Lin Qing He was unable to rein him in. Fortunately, he didn't go too far tonight, it was finished in an hour.

Even so, Lin Qing He still sweated.

Since she was with Zhou Qing Bai, Lin Qing He found that her skin improved again.

It was truly rosiness from yin and yang harmonization from the inside to outside.

Lin Qing He was very satisfied when she saw it.

When she headed to the county city to rid of the pork, she passed by the food factory on the way to see Zhou Xiao Mei. Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't be anymore envious when she saw it: "Sister-in-law, your skin is too good!"

"Actually, it's okay." Lin Qing He coughed dryly, and then diverted: "How have you been recently?"

Initially, she was just asking, but Zhou Xiao Mei unexpectedly became shy as soon as she said this, looks like there was something up.

"Got a match?" Lin Qing He asked with raised eyebrows.

Chapter 79: Slight Stutter

Truth to be told, Zhou Xiao Mei found a match in this while.

"He's just a little bit older. Twenty-nine this year. The only children in his family. His parents are gone and owned a house. He's quite honest, but only got a little stutter."

"A little stuttering?" Lin Qing He looked at her.

"En, it's just a little stuttering, it's not very severe. His uncle is the director of the textile factory, while he is the leader of a group in the textile factory." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

"Twenty-nine is not too big, and his condition isn't bad. How come he hasn't married yet?" Lin Qinghe looked at her.

"He's healthy, no illness at all. It's just because of his stutter and people believed his life is hexed as his parents are both dead. What's more, he got no brother and sister to back him up, just an uncle." Zhou Xiao Mei explained.

Even though this era was worn out, there are still some beliefs.

He stuttered, parentless, and was the only son at home. So even if he had a house and a job, the girls in the city would show disdain.

As for the rural girl, he didn't really fancy the other side, so it was like this until now.

"How did you two met?" Lin Qing He asked.

The food factory was a bit away from the textile factory.

"I had a day off, right? I went out shopping when I was idle. At the park, I bump into two dirty men and he intervened and scared them away." Zhou Xiao Mei confessed a little embarrassedly.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "How long have you known him?"

"Half a month. I went to see a movie with him yesterday. On the way back to the dormitory, he told me that he wanted to match up with me and hope I agree." Zhou Xiao Mei's cheek slightly flushed.

Lin Qing He checked if he knew about her rural background?

Zhou Xiao Mei said she had mentioned it. The other said that he did not care about these and liked her for who she was.

"At this current time, he should be off work. Let's go, take me over to have a look." Lin Qing He directed.

Feeling extremely shy, Zhou Xiao Mei still agreed to.

She trusted her fourth sister-in-law, so they went over.

It was about half an hour's journey. What a coincidence it was. When the two came over, they happened to meet Su Da Lin on a bike as he had just got off work and intend to head home.

Lin Qing He's appearance was naturally eye-catching. Many people couldn't resist glimpsing at her. The reactions weren't small, but still, Lin Qing He didn't bat an eyelid.

Zhou Xiao Mei whispered: "When I go back next time, I will tell my fourth brother that he needs to keep a good eye on you, Fourth sister-in-law." She had told her mother-in-law before. With her Fourth Sister-in-law's appearance, a lot of city folks want to marry her. Her mother didn't believe that.

"Look, that one has been watching you. Is that the one the guy you called Su Da Lin." Lin Qing He ignored that and only remarked.

Zhou Xiao Mei followed her line of sight, and it was Su Da Lin. She waved at him with a little bit of excitement as well as shyness.

Su Da Lin came over.

"Su Da Lin, this is my fourth sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei introduced, and then reintroduced again to Lin Qing He: "Fourth Sister-in-law, this is Su Da Lin."

Hearing this, Su Da Lin understood at once what was going on. Even though he was 29, he felt still a little embarrassed. He nodded to Lin Qing He: "Fourth ... Fourth Sister-in-law."

"Oi, who are you calling?" Zhou Xiao Mei's face burst into redness.

Lin Qing He was also stunned.

Then Su Da Lin recognized what he did. Instantly, he flushed in embarrassment and quickly clarified: "I ... I did not... do it intentionally, I ... I just ... just ..."

When he became nervous, he stuttered even more. For a long time, he couldn't explain it properly.

"It's okay. I heard my Guzi mention about you and specifically came over to thank you for your righteous intervention last time. I had told my Guzi to go out alone less." Lin Qing He nimbly responded.

Su Da Lin nodded.

"There's nothing else. I will take my Guzi away first. She will have a day off tomorrow." Lin Qing He finished and led Zhou Xiao Mei away.

Su Da Lin saw how she spoke a few words and left with Zhou Xiao Mei, became downcast at once.

His performance was terrible just now. He felt that Xiao Mei's Fourth Sister-in-law must be discontent with himself.

He headed straight to his uncle's house.

"Da Lin, you're here. You got a day off tomorrow. Aren't you going to take your match to the movie tonight? Aunt can tell you, your match is a good catch. She got many brothers and sisters, so she's suitable for you." His aunt grinned.

His Uncle nodded too. He was quite satisfied with Zhou Xiao Mei.

"Aunt, I ... might have blown... blown it." Su Da Lin uttered in frustration.

Both his uncle and his aunt were shocked: "What?"

Su Da Lin sighed. So he stuttered as he recalled Lin Qing He bringing Zhou Xiao Mei over to thank him. After a few words, she took Zhou Xiao Mei away.

His uncle and his aunt exchanged a glance and asked, "Was there anything else said?"

"No ... no." Su Da Lin shook his head. When his uncle and his aunt couldn't help but show their regrets, he remembered: "Said ... Said Xiao Mei will have a day off ...tomorrow"

"What's the point of saying that," his uncle responded.

While his aunt was delighted as soon as she heard it: "Da Lin, you still have hope. I think her sister-in-law is quite satisfied with you."

"What ... what?" Su Da Lin froze.

"Yeah, what does that mean?" His uncle followed up.

"If she's not satisfied, how can her sister-in-law mention that her Guzi doesn't have to go to work tomorrow. Isn't this hinting you to go find her when you have time?" His aunt explained.

"Really ... really?" Su Da Lin couldn't help uttering.

"How can you two men understand us, women's thoughts? There's no mistake in listening to me. Take a leave tomorrow and take Xiao Mei around for fun. In addition, you got to promise to Xiao Mei, that us three won't be short a single thing on the wedding present and guarantee to let her marry you in a magnificent style, " his aunt said.

"Okay ... Okay." Su Da Lin, as a big man, was a bit abashed at the mention of this matter.

As this side conversed, Lin Qing He had also talked to Zhou Xiao Mei about it on the other side.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, are you dissatisfied with Su Da Lin? He's usually not this bad. It's probably because he saw me bring my family over and got too nervous to speak." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.

"Look how anxious you are." Lin Qing He chuckled and said to her.

Zhou Xiao Mei was taken aback: "Fourth Sister-in-law didn't look down on him?"

"Did I tell you, the first criterion for choosing a spouse is that their parents are dead and have a car and a house. Sure, he's not a smooth talker. But I've checked him for you. This person isn't bad. It's your problem now. Have you considered that after marrying him, you have to be prepared for some long-tongue women who will talk about you marrying such a stutter?" Lin Qing He observed her.

"Whoever dares to criticize Da Lin, I'll tear her mouth!" Zhou Xiao Mei reacted immediately.

Lin Qing He grinned and spoke, "You have to consider these carefully. Dress up pretty tomorrow. He will probably ask for leave to take you out to play."

Chapter 80: Summer Harvest

"Why do you know, Fourth Sister-in-law?" Zhou Xiao Mei's cheeks flushed red.

"Why else do you think I told him about your day off tomorrow? If he comes to pick you up tomorrow, then you should seriously consider it. If he doesn't, his head will be too thick and also proves that his relationship with his uncle isn't great, to not even give a reminder." Lin Qing He finished and went back.

When she went to bed at night, she brought up Su Da Lin to Zhou Qing Bai.

"Quite a good lad. Shorter than you, almost one-eighty." Zhou Qing Bai's height was almost one meter eighty-five, which was really tall in this era of widespread malnutrition.

"His facial features are also pretty good. A high nose that gives a bit naive feel and the eyes are contrasting black and white. Clear, no twinkle of crookedness." Lin Qing He continued.

With her face, the other youths couldn't see Zhou Xiao Mei beside her. On the other hand, she can't see her existence in Su Da Lin's eyes. Only Zhou Xiao Mei was in his eyes.

"Although he stutters a bit, it's not really important to live a life. In the future, if they quarrel, ten of him still won't be Xiao Mei's opponent. I heard Xiao Mei say that the house is okay. More than ten square feet. "Lin Qing He said.

Don't look at the house of this time with the eyes of future generations. At this time, a whole family squeezed in the house of approximately 40 square feet.

It can be seen how much of a luxury residence Su Da Lin's home of 40 square meters was.

"His salary is 34 yuan a month." This salary was double of Zhou Xiao Mei's.

Because Zhou Xiao Mei was a new worker, even if it has risen a bit this year, it was only 17 yuan. Su Da Lin has 34 yuan since he was a team leader and also because he had been working for a long time.

A family of five, such as hers, can live well for ten dollars a month. Of course, the standard defined by the time.

Using Lin Qing He's standard, she had to add ten yuan. Twenty yuan was enough for her family to live comfortably.

Previously, she felt she went through the money quite quickly, but now Lin Qing He has a way to make money.

Using the pork from Mei Jie and her husband, she can earn approximately four yuan each time.

Over at the black market, the meat coupon wasn't required. She could exchange it for some grain coupons, but the price was still dear. It could be as much as 1.5-1.6yuan per jin.

Pick-up was every three days, each time five jins of meat. Including the extras, it was about seven jins.

After giving Mei Jie a dime profit, the cost of a jin of meat was one yuan. She can earn five dimes.

Each time, she can earn four yuan. Once every three days, so forty yuan profit per month.

Of course, Lin Qing He was very cautious when handling pork. She specifically looked for old ladies. These old ladies usually have a large population at home and wouldn't cause trouble. They were more careful than she was when they exchanged.

In a month, she can earn this amount. Even if her own consumption was big, she can still save a lot.

Lin Qing He was quite satisfied. What's more, she wanted to put in an effort to save money. Saving money this way, meant she'll have a lot saved by the time the restrictions dropped. She'll have enough capital.

These were too far in the future, let's get back to Zhou Xiao Mei's matter.

After listening to what she said, Zhou Qing Bai uttered: "You think he's good, then it's fine."

"You trust my eyes so much?" Lin Qing He beamed and said to him.

Zhou Qing Bai's lips slightly curved and silently looked at her. Lin Qing He found that his smile was really pretty, even though he rarely smiled.

"If I guess right, Xiao Mei will probably marry this year. We don't have much stuff but at that time, we'll add a new quilt to her dowry." Lin Qing He pondered.

In this period, a new quilt was an excellent product. What's more, it displayed how great the relationship was between two sisters-in-law. Otherwise, which sister-in-law will give such a quilt?

"You decide." Zhou Qing Bai didn't interfere with these things at home.

Lin Qing He hugged his waist and commented, "You have lost a lot of weight during this time."

She nurtured him so well in the winter, fat and strong. Now, they were about to enter the summer days and he had clearly lost weight.

"I haven't." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head, only got strong.

"Wife, have you recovered yet?" Zhou Qing Bai's voice became hoarse again.

Lin Qing He coughed dryly and replied, "That thing of mine hasn't left yet."

Zhou Qing Bai sighed out a breath. Lin Qing He giggled as she pulled his cheeks, "Why are you so improper now?"

When have I been proper to you?

Zhou Qing Bai raised an eyebrow, his eyes revealed this message.

Lin Qing He understood it and responded with a faint smile: "When you first came back, you were. I told you to go to sleep next door. Didn't you agree so readily? I thought you had no interest in me."

Zhou Qing Bai became helpless.

How can it be said like this? His biggest wish when he came back was that she could peacefully live.

Human's desire will always get bigger and bigger. Although she had a bad temper, her care for him had no lacking. Although she was still lukewarm to him in that while, he can feel that she was different from before.

So he didn't know when he started to want to be close to her.

"Hurry up and sleep. Next month is the summer harvest. Instead of conserving strength, you want to toss around," Lin Qing He urged.

Zhou Qing Bai hugged her as he dozed off.

It was now May.

In May, the weather was getting hotter and hotter, and the loach and ricefield eel came out in the field.

As Zhou Qing Bai busied away, he would bring some back from time to time. It wasn't just him, Da Wa, the lad liked to catch loach.

He carried a bucket in joy. Both Er Wa and San Wa followed too. Because the water was not deep and it was all in the mud ditch, Lin Qing He had let them be. But she did warn Da Wa to keep an eye on his little brothers from time to time. Da Wa was quite responsible.

The loach that was brought back was raised in clear water for one night and can be eaten the next day.

It was loach and tofu, or iron-plated loach, or braised loach. Including Zhou Qing Bai, who didn't like the earthy taste, they all loved with these dishes.

In a blink, it was early June.

The summer harvest will begin at the end of this month.

But in the past few days, it was raining. And it was pretty big.

"Will this affect the summer harvest?" Lin Qing He asked.

"No." Zhou Qing Bai stayed at home as he didn't need to work on rainy days.

"It's great that it won't, otherwise we won't have anything to eat. We're counting on this crop." Lin Qing He remarked.

But God was doing his beautiful work. It had been pouring for seven-eight days. In mid-June, it started to clear up.

What's more, it was hot sunny days.

The summer harvest's horn sounded until the end of June.

On such important days like Summer Harvest, the whole village was going to participate, except for Lin Qing He. Da Wa and Er Wa joined in, as they could also get points for collecting wheat.

Lin Qing He managed the domestic animals at home, then prepared meals and brought it over with San Wa once it was done. The whole family had a picnic under the tree.

Chapter 81: Temporary Work

Because it was summer harvest, what they ate was relatively simple, but absolutely nutritious.

They had spring pancakes.

The spring pancakes were all packaged up and brought over by Lin Qing He from home.

Small pieces of meat, diced mushrooms, fried leeks with eggs, and her specially made tomato sauce and seasonal veg were all wrapped inside. The taste was particularly exquisite and delicious.

Along with this was soup. Lin Qing He had brought bowls, one for each person.

After eating they rested. Then chomped another fresh tomato, the taste was perfect.

The food on this side was definitely the best in the village. The old Zhou Family had no way to compete.

Second Sister-in-law watched the family of five over there eating spring cakes, especially on the bountiful fillings. The smell could drift over here.

"Eat so well, why doesn't she bring some over to Father and Mother." Second Sister-in-law grumbled as she chewed on her pancake.

"They already separated. Eat yours." Mother Zhou shoot a glance at Second daughter-in-law, who clearly wanted to stir trouble.

With these words, it got Second Sister-in-law to shut up. But she was greatly discontent on the inside.

Lin Qing He didn't stay long. She rubbed a layer of sunscreen on Zhou Qing Bai, Da Wa, and Er Wa. This was what she got while she collected her supplies. Two big cans of it.

It became handy at this moment. Da Wa and Er Wa were better as they joined in for the fun of it. Lin Qing He didn't stop it, but everyone must wear a hat.

Zhou Qing Bai was the main force. He sunburnt till he was red. Lin Qing He's heart felt unbearable at the sight.

"You don't have to apply this on me." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"I don't have much left here, only a few applications left." Lin Qing He stated.

Zhou Qing Bai's brows softened at this.

"Rest ba." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded, led Da Wa and Er Wa to drowse.

Lin Qing He packed her things and took San Wa home. It was really hot today, like a fire.

But on such an important day, no one can escape it. They have to go to the field and speedily harvest. Lin Qinghe was lazy and never gone to the field, so everyone had accustomed it, feeling there was no reason to criticize.

As soon as the horn sounded, Zhou Qing Bai and the rest went down to harvest the field again.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and the other children were better off, the requirements from them weren't big. They were responsible for picking wheat ears in the field, which were calculated by weight for the work points. These children were quite hardworking.

But no matter how energetic they were, at the end of the day, it was also very exhausting.

When they returned home, Er Wa was laying on his father's back. Obviously, he was too tired.

Lin Qing He was startled, fearing he had a heatstroke, and declared, "Tomorrow, Er Wa, don't go."

"No, I will go!" Er Wa instantly replied.

"Not tired?" Lin Qing He eyed him.

"Not tired!" Er Wa nodded.

Judging by how he was,Lin Qing He left him be. She reminded him: "If you are tired immediately go to rest, understood?"

"I know, I won't push myself. If I get heatstroke, it'll be painful." Er Wa said.

Other children had suffered heatstroke. Just watching how they vomited and had diarrhea, he felt uncomfortable.

After eating a simple and nutritious dinner, Lin Qing He brought out the completed mung bean soup and cooled it in the well water.

This was rock sugar and mung bean soup, adjusted to mild sweetness, but it still tasted great.

Lin Qing He intends to feed the father and sons a few more times of mung bean soup. She scooped out two bowl amounts and got Da Wa to send it to his grandpa and grandma.

Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai: "Tomorrow I will add on mung bean soup for you. This is the best for cooling off the heat."

"Sure." Zhou Qing Bai agreed.

Satisfied, Lin Qing He continued, "You're tired today too. Go rest."

Zhou Qing Bai shook his head, he wasn't that exhausted. He went to clean the pigsty but found that it was cleaned.

It goes without saying, Lin Qing He had tidied it. For this man, she made a sacrifice.

"I can tell you now, I'll do it for you this summer harvest, other times you can do it by yourself." Lin Qing He stated.

"You don't have to do it, just wait for me to come back." Zhou Qing Bai stared at her.

"You're already that exhausted, I can't dump it all on you." Lin Qing He pouted.

Zhou Qing Bai's eyebrows were extremely soft, she could sense the sweetness in his eyes.

This was rarely seen from this tough guy's gaze.

"Go to rest." Lin Qing He waved.

Soon Da Wa came back. This kid was worn out from today too, so Lin Qing He gave the brothers a bath and sent them to the Kang to play. She gave them mung bean soup at 6:30 in the evening.

Can't say it was super chill, but it was still cooled by the well water. Plus with the addition of rock sugar, the sweetness was fulfilling to drink.

From the next day onward, Lin Qing He delivered mung bean soup at approximately 10 am.

Of course, she prepared a share for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. As for the others, Lin Qing He couldn't be bothered to care.

As anticipated, Second Sister-in-law wasn't short on sour words, remarking that the adults can go without, but how can the children not have some?

Eldest Sister-in-law took care of the children while cooking at home, and Third Sister-in-law came to work.

Because Eldest Sister-in-law had only given birth for two or three months, she didn't have to take part in such bustling actions. She was in charge of the family's food and took care of the babies at home.

This time Eldest Sister-in-law also gave birth to a son.

Lin Qing He wasn't stingy at that time. She gave her two trotters to stew with peanuts to eat, which was great for breastmilk.

Third Sister-in-law was dead on her feet, but she didn't pay any heed to Second Sister-in-law's words.

They had already separated out. Lin Qing He, this fourth sister-in-law, could give the elders a mouthful, and that was all there was to it. The rest wanted to eat her family's stuff? Impossible.

Mother Zhou had instructed Eldest Sister-in-law when she came back that day to cook some mung bean soup at this side and get Fourth's wife to deliver it together.

Second Sister-in-law began mumbling again: "Are you two old ones afraid of eating Fourth's family to poverty?"

This time, Third Sister-in-law didn't hold back and told Eldest Sister-in-law about it.

"Qing He had Father and Mother drink some, she was dissatisfied and said she didn't prepare for the children. Now Mother told you to make it for the whole family, she's still not pleased. All-day long, she complained these behind her back." Third Sister-in-law vented.

"Who would deny that? I heard Tao Zi's Mother mentioned it the day before yesterday that Wang Ling wanted to mock Qing He, but Qing He had her grudgingly return home. Wang Ling has a good relationship with her." Eldest Sister-in-law's mouth also twitched.

"That's a long tongue woman. I can hear her splurting things everywhere I go," Third Sister-in-law remarked in despise.

"Don't bother with it, at most, she'll only dare to talk about it privately. If she got the ability to go to talk about it in front of Qing He's face, see if Qing He will spare her." Eldest Sister-in-law concluded.

Third Sister-in-law had nothing else to say, this summer harvest was exhausting.

Because summer harvest was a hectic time, Lin Qing He didn't go to the county city to sell pork. The pork that was collected every day was placed into the space.

Once this was over, she'll go to the county city to get rid of it.

Mei Jie was now out of work. Only then, Lin Qing He knew that she was only a temporary worker before. No wonder the original owner had rarely seen Mei Jie before.

Chapter 82: Nutritional Management

Thankfully, she now had such a business.

Although it was only once every three days, she can earn seven dimes each time. And it was ten times a month, so she can get seven yuans, which was also a considerable amount.

Sometimes, when there was a lot, they can get almost ten jins of meat.

In addition to giving a dime, Lin Qing He also gave Mei Jie some food stamps, which were all exchanged from those old madams in the county city.

Totaling it all, it wasn't much worse than when she went to work.

However, because of Mei Jie's connection, it was very easy for Lin Qing He to buy something out of stock in the supply and marketing cooperative.

For example, there were three jars of honey stored at home, which was gained through Mei Jie's connection.

The honey at this time was really pure wild honey. Lin Qing He bought a jar of winter honey last year.

It solidified like a lump of oil similar to lard.

She had finished it in one winter, as she had to drank one cup of honey water before going to bed every day. She would drink it herself, the children didn't need to drink it yet.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't have a share, at that time he didn't have any importance in her heart yet.

However, since that marital obligation, cough, and she cared about him.

So the nightly honey water included Zhou Qing Bai's share now. Zhou Qing Bai said he does not need it. He didn't like to drink these pure sweet things.

But his wife had him drink, so even if he didn't like it, he had to drink it.

Lin Qing He felt great drinking this honey water.

The health benefits of drinking this for a long time were self-evident. It was essential for Zhou Qing Bai to drink it. He had to do farm work every day. Even though she made three healthy meals a day, it was not enough nourishment.

So Lin Qing He tried hard to manage it for him.

Seven days after the summer harvest began, Lin Qing He slaughtered a chicken at home.

Since raising it in spring, it was now one jin or so. One of them became unwell during the period, so there were five left. There were still four left after the slaughtering. They were still over the limit.

This chicken wasn't eaten just like that. Lin Qing He also pre-ordered a pork stomach from Mei Jie's pig farm.

She washed the pork stomach, cooked it and cut it. Then it was stewed with the chicken as well as a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

It was a pot of sesame, pork stomach, and chicken.

The taste was definitely aromatic. In the evening, the father and sons ate the sesame pork stomach and chicken served with wholegrain mantou.

Although the kids didn't like to eat this kind of mantou very much, Lin Qing He would still make it occasionally. Must eat, even when they don't want to. They can't always eat fine cuisine all the time.

The chicken drum was divided between Da Wa and Er Wa. Lin Qing He expressed that the chicken drum would be eaten in turns. This time, she let them two eat first. Next time, it will be them, husband and wife's turn. When San Wa gets bigger and know how to eat, he'll join in the queue.

Da Wa and Er Wa agreed.

Lin Qing He grabbed a chicken wing and let San Wa chew on it. The rest was Zhou Qing Bai’s. But the only drinking soup and avoiding meat her, was pushed by Zhou Qing Bai to feed on a chicken wing.

A summer harvest took about half a month.

Although the summer harvest wasn't as tiring as the autumn harvest, it must be said that it was still hard work ah. Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother, all slimmed down.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were tormented a good bit as well.

They had copied Fourth's wife's mung bean soup, so they did not have heatstroke. Truthfully, the mung bean soup's taste can't be compared with Lin Qing He, as Eldest Sister-in-law didn't add in sugar.

Also, old Zhou's family's food wasn't as good as this side.

After such a summer harvest, Zhou Qing Bai was just worn out. As for slimming down or other aches, were non-existent.

Same for Da Wa and Er Wa. Their bodies were excellent.

Once the summer harvest was over, Lin Qing He puffed out in relief.

There was a new round of farm work afterward, but at least, they can always go home and take a rest at noon. Unlike the summer harvest, where 30 minutes was given for meal. After eating, only a little more than ten minutes were left to nap before they had to head down to the field again.

This was draining to death.

Zhou Qing Bai helped Lin Qing He get all the learning materials she wanted.

Although she hadn’t been studying for many years, it wasn't difficult to pick it up again now. Zhou Qing Bai had his education in the organization. Lin Qing He read it herself, on some parts, she deliberately pretended to ask him.

It was mostly to reveal her progress in her studies so that he did not have any doubts. Like this, he was witnessing her progress?

On the surface, Zhou Qing Bai was calm, but he was surprised in his heart because he found that his wife's learning process was really fast. Sometimes he heard her murmur in dreams at night. Those murmurs were reciting the texts. Too dumbfounding.

After this summer harvest's food distribution, Lin Qing He's family got a lot allocated to them.

Zhou Qing Bai received 10 work points, his share naturally bountiful. In addition, there were two pigs at home. From the beginning of May, Da Wa carried a basket of pigweed every day to exchange for the work point.

Lin Qing He went back to gather pigweed too, but her's was taken home for the pigs at home.

But because of this, her family got a lot distributed to them a lot this time. At least this time, it wasn't necessary to buy food.

Lin Qing He pulled some out of the space, and it was mostly sufficient.

As for the two huge pigs at home, it was raised excellently.

Mother Zhou was very surprised when she came over to check last time.

She didn't mention it outside. Lin Qing He told her not to say anything. There were excess chickens in the backyard.

Wait for the remaining chicken to be slaughtered and it'll be fine to talk about it. If the village branch secretary wants to come over to observe it, it was no problem but for now, it wasn't possible.

Grain had been harvested for almost half a month, and a new round of seeds had been planted before the weather turned gloomy. Then it began to rain.

Even Zhou Qing Bai had a happy face because it saved a lot of effort. No need to manually water, and it was almost God was providing a meal for them.

Lin Qing He studied at home, the brothers as well.

Although it was seven years away from the reintroduction of the college entrance examination, she was bored, might as well do it.

Initially, she wanted to make some clothes but reconsidered. The whole family basically had three or four sets of clothes to wear. In this era, it was definitely plentiful.

Once the rain stopped, Second Brother and Third Brother came over to call Zhou Qing Bai.

They wanted to capture ricefield eel and loach. Zhou Qing Bai grabbed a bucket and followed them. Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa immediately declared they were following. San Wa also wanted to go.

Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai approved: "Let's all go."

So the three brothers were overjoyed, got off the kang, and headed out with their father.

Lin Qing He continued to study on her own. Third Sister-in-law brought Zhou Dong Dong over for a visit.

When she saw that she was studying and reading, she was surprised: "Are you studying by yourself?"

The most difficult part, i.e. Zhou Qing Bai, was passed. Toward other people like Third Sister-in-law, Lin Qing He didn't care what they thought.

"Aren't we quite free now? Staying at home is also staying, so I asked Qing Bai to bring me some books to read." Lin Qing He explained.

Chapter 83: Huge Watermelon

"You wrote these words?" Third Sister-in-law swiftly flipped through some. With a shocked expression, she uttered to her fourth sister-in-law.

The font was beautiful, really well written.

"I wrote it casually." Lin Qing He laughed, those were her written notes that were already revised.

Others were jotted down silently after memorizing the text.

"I didn't know you could write so well. So awesome." Third Sister-in-law couldn't resist admiring her.

As Third Sister-in-law had partaken in a literacy class for a while, the words she knew were very limited, let alone written.

"Previously, my academic record was good. However, I had no choice. My family won't let me study, instead, let my white-eyed wolf Second Brother studied." Lin Qing He said.

Males were being prioritized over females was a common phenomenon found in many parts of the rural area in the country.

"But it's useless to study now." Third Sister-in-law remarked.

"I know it's useless, but it's good to read it. People who read more will be smart." Lin Qing He responded.

Third Sister-in-law felt that her fourth sister-in-law wasn't clever for no reason. Look how studious she was. Even as a mother of three children, she didn't forget to study.

"Third Sister-in-law, don't mention this outside. It's enough for me to look over by myself. If it gets out that I self-study at home, people will laugh." Lin Qing He urged.

"I won't say. But loving to learn is a glorious matter, who would laugh at you?" Third Sister-in-law promised.

"Those petty-minded." Lin Qing He smiled.

Third Sister-in-law recalled Second Sister-in-law's loudmouth face and was silenced. Lin Qing He observed Zhou Dong Dong and grinned: "Little Dong Dong grows so fast. Last year, he was only a little bit. This year he can sit."

"Kids are like that. Wasn't Da Wa the same? He has gotten a lot bigger this year, and those at his age in the village aren't as tall as him." Third Sister-in-law commented.

Lin Qing He said with a laugh: "He's very naughty. In the middle of his homework, he saw his father go fishing for eel and immediately ran off with his two younger brothers."

After talking about the children for a while, they chat on other topics for a while. Then Third Sister-in-law took Zhou Dong Dong home.

Of course, Lin Qing He's reception toward her was good. She picked a few tomatoes, cut them on the plate, sprinkled with some sugar, and served with a toothpick to eat. This was a very good snack for hospitality.

Zhou Qing Bai took his three children out and returned almost in the evening.

The brothers, including Zhou Qing Bai, were all muddy. Lin Qing He didn't care since the clothes were washed by Zhou Qing Bai. It wasn't easy to dry this weather, but there were still spare clothes, so Lin Qing He wasn't mad.

If this she was to wash it, the brothers couldn't avoid a good yell.

Zhou Qing Bai brought back three big ricefield eels and numerous loaches.

During this season, whether it was ricefield eel or loach, both were very fat. And the taste was also impeccable.

The eel didn't need to sit in water first, while the loach needed to. So the eel was stewed straight away for dinner.

Zhou Qing Bai, who ate ricefield eel, was a little stimulated. Afterward, Lin Qing He suffered some good round of happiness issue.

There was no other way ah! This time was too long, so she sweated a lot. Sweating in this hot summer weather was uncomfortable.

But when she complained, Zhou Qing Bai had an innocent expression. He couldn't do anything if it took long. He just last that long.

Lin Qing He chuckled as she pulled his cheeks. It became more and more apparent that this man was black-bellied.

Zhou Qing Bai embraced his wife, filled with content.

In the beginning, retiring halfway made him very lost, because he liked the force very much. That was his dream.

He powerlessly pulled out halfway, so how could his heart feel comfortable?

But now, he doesn't regret returning to a home like this at all.

Holding his wife, Zhou Qing Bai felt very satisfied with his current life. He even blamed himself for neglecting her.

His wife was wonderful, super wonderful. Since he didn't cherish her before, he will treasure her even more in the future.

"Wife, let's do it again." Zhou Qing Bai wanted to dote his wife again.

Before Lin Qing He had the chance to object, he pulled her into a new round of stormy waves and made her woke up late the next day.

Although the summer was hot, the heating summer was also the beginning of fruit produce.

A new round of work began after the rain stopped.

Lin Qing He brought Er Wa and San Wa along with her to county city as she rid of the meat stored in this period

She had the two of them eat popsicles at the entrance of the mall, and ordered Er Wa to take good care of San Wa. The two got a popsicle each.

Er Wa said that he remembers and won't lose sight of his brother.

Lin Qing He also knew he was intelligent, but he was still four years old. Lin Qing He tied their brothers together with a rope at their waists.

She instructed him to watch the bicycle and his brother before she rushed to sell pork.

Due to worrying for the brothers, Lin Qing He came back in half an hour later and was sweating all over.

The brothers were sitting there obediently. Lin Qing He was relieved, but at the same time, she couldn't help being distressed.

"Come, follow Mother to the supply and demand cooperative. I'll buy you cans of malted milk powder." Lin Qing He beckoned.

Er Wa and San Wa saw her coming back and excitedly entered with their mother. The brothers were pretty. As for Lin Qing He's aura and appearance, it was needless to say.

So when the mother and sons came in, it had the salesperson's eyes lit up.

Lin Qing He's handiwork was quite extraordinary; malted milk powder, white rabbit candy, red dates, dried dragon-eyes, and the likes. Especially when she bought a six pound big watermelon outright.

These things had Er Wa and San Wa drooling.

They had eaten everything else, so it wasn't anything unusual. But the big watermelon, they had never tried it before!

Lin Qing He didn't go straight away after buying these things. She brought Er Wa and San Wa to the mall to go shopping and bought some school supplies back.

After these were bought, Lin Qing He took her two sons and these materials back home.

"Mother, will you bring us next time?" Both Er Wa and San Wa were in the front seats.

The brothers were sitting on specially-made children's seats, which were drawn by Lin Qing He and asked Zhou Qing Bai to find a carpenter to make them.

Lin Qing He was not at ease when they were at the back as they were too small.

"I'll see how you brothers behave" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

"We'll all be obedient." Zhou Er Wa immediately superficially swore.

"Be good, eat watermelon." Zhou San Wa was pining for the watermelon.

The mother and sons soon reached home. They didn't eat once they arrived, because Zhou Qing Bai hadn't got off work yet, and Da Wa hadn't finished school.

Have to wait for them to come back before eating.

Although it would be more pleasant to eat it after chilling in the well water, Lin Qing He did not put it in the well water as the children were still young.

"Mother, do we have to wait for Father and Eldest Brother to come back to eat?" Er Wa longingly looked at the big watermelon.

"Then if you aren't at home one day and there's tasty food, we'll eat it first without waiting for you. Would you agree?" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

Er Wa shook his head and waited for their father and brother.

San Wa was playing with the big watermelon on the cool mat. Since the big watermelon couldn't be eaten first, Lin Qing He gave them a tomato each.

Chapter 84: Can I Tonight?

Da Wa got home first.

Once he reached home, he grabbed a back basket and headed out to gather pigweed with his other small friends in the village.

These can contribute to the work points.

Da Wa, who was conscious of being the second man in the family, would forage a basket of pigweed every day after school.

He only had enough time to give the schoolbag to Er Wa to help him take it into the house and did not catch Er Wa saying that Mother had bought a huge watermelon back, don’t go out and get pigweed.

The baby was very responsible, so Lin Qing He doesn't govern him too much now. She let him decide on some things on his own.

This was also to cultivate his independence.

For dinner, it'll be a simple meal, stewed pork ribs with potatoes, a soup, and then cornmeal mantou.

When Zhou Qing Bai was off work, Da Wa also returned.

So they ate dinner first.

As for the watermelon, it was a snack after a meal.

"Mother, why are you willing to buy such a big watermelon?" Da Wa's eyes brightened.

"If I don't buy a big one, how can it be enough for our family to heartily feast on?" Lin Qing He said.

Watermelon was one of her favorites. She had asked Zhou Qing Bai, Zhou Qing Bai liked to eat it. The 6 jin watermelon was actually just right, not too much.

What's more, they were still young now. When they get older, two was required to satisfied them all.

After dinner, the brothers started rolling the watermelon.

Dinner was at six. At seven, Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to cut the watermelon and then divided it between them.

Coincidentally, Mother Zhou came over and saw the family munching on the watermelon. She sighed at how shocking Fourth's family's life was.

Such a life costs a lot of money.

"San Wa, give a piece to your Grandma." Lin Qing He said.

San Wa grabbed a piece of watermelon and handed it to his grandma. Now, this little brat can understand people's words and can express himself clearly.

Mother Zhou received it and mentioned, "I just heard that your maternal family's Third Sister-in-law had given birth."

Lin Qing He froze for a moment, then her brain reacted, it was Third Brother Lin. When she went back before New Year, she didn't know that the Third Sister-in-law Lin was pregnant.

Even though she didn’t have a good impression of Third Sister-in-law Lin, she still liked Third Brother Lin very much. Must give Buddha face, even if one doesn't to the monk, so she nodded. "I'll see how it is after my brother come over with happy news."

The watermelon was very delicious. It tasted average in Lin Qing He's opinion, while the children were obviously satisfied with it. Even Zhou Qing Bai also enjoyed it.

"Next time I go to the county city, I'll buy another one." Lin Qing He promised.

The brothers cheered in joy. Although the time was now 7 o'clock, the sky was still not dark. The kids took Fei Ying out for a walk.

Lin Qing He knew what was up without asking, she didn't intervene.

Kids, it was good to have a little hobby.

"Tired?" Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai: "Do you want me to give a massage?"

Zhou Qing Bai was not tired, but it didn't stop him from enjoying his wife's services. Now that the three children weren't home, he readily let her massage.

Lin Qing He had already knew that he had muscles. Only when she pressed, she found out that the flesh was really tough.

"Not doing it." Lin Qing He gave up after pressing twice.

It was too hard to massage.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned and took his wife into his arms.

On such a hot day, Lin Qing He didn't mind the heat and sat on him. Smelling the refreshing smell of his body after bathing, she spoke: "This soap fragrance is quite nice."

He used the soap she had collected for bathing. After one wash, even the little grease and mud could be removed. It was efficient to use.

"Do you think I'm splurging a lot of money? Think I'm a prodigal woman?" Lin Qing He hugged his neck, stared at him with raised eyebrows.

Zhou Qing Bai shook his head: "No."

His wife was doing it for the sake of the family, not being extravagant and wasteful.

"I was thinking, when will we have time to go over to the capital and take a look?" Lin Qing He brought up.

"Why do you want to go to the Capital?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

"Just curious. The Great Wall, Imperial Gate, the legendary existence." Lin Qing He laughed.

As if. She didn't know how many times she had been there already.

But for people of this era, it was very meaningful to go to the capital.

"Not possible at the moment. After all, outside is unsteady. Wait and see." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He just wanted to mention it. She turned the topic, "Is there anything like jade on this side?"

"Those are all old capital feudal objects." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He: "..." She understood the environment in which this man grew up since he was a child, so she said: "Then forget it."

Zhou Qing Bai understood that his wife wanted one, so he decided to find some time to check with his old friend. If it was good, he'll bring it back to her.

"Can I tonight?" Zhou Qing Bai asked as he stroked her skinny waist.

Lin Qinghe: 囧. What was inside this head?

But when she met his eyes, Lin Qing He was extremely embarrassed as he was seriously asking her: "After a day's work, you're not tired?"

"Not tired." Zhou Qing Bai beamed. He knew what she meant, and plucked a kiss on her cheek.

Da Wa and his brothers went out to walk for about ten minutes and then came back. After returning, they did their homework as usual and then prepared to sleep.

Zhou Qing Bai ate a meal, and Lin Qinghe, who was eaten, was exhausted in the end.

"You worked in the field for the whole day, every day. Once you're home, you continued to work. You still have that energy." Lin Qing He expressed weakly in frustrated.

Zhou Qing Bai said hoarsely: "If you want to, I can continue."

Lin Qing He pushed him aside. Zhou Qing Bai chuckled and pulled his wife into his embrace. He fanned his wife with a fan and then went to sleep.

Now the weather was really sultry, Lin Qing He frequently made mung bean soup. Every night after a family's meal and rest, they will drink a bowl of sweet mung bean soup.

Third Brother Lin came with happy news after half a month.

Lin Qing He scolded: "It's been a long time since the birth, why come over here now?"

"It was busy for a while, I had to help out at home." Third Brother Lin meekly smiled.

"Hurry up and drink this bowl of mung bean soup. Just look at you, you're so exhausted that you'll soon become a skeleton." Lin Qing He frowned.

Third Brother Lin was indeed too thin. He was one meter seventy-five tall, which wasn't too short in this era, but it was unknown if he even reached one hundred and ten jins in weight. He was too skinny.

"How can it be as exaggerated as you said, Sister?" Third Brother Lin smiled but still drank mung bean soup.

After drinking, his face displayed satisfaction. This sweet mung bean soup was really delicious.

Lin Qing He scooped up another bowl for him, Third Brother Lin immediately reacted, "Sister, I had enough."

"What enough? One bowl for such a big man? There's a lot left in this pot." Lin Qing He maintained.

She had Third Brother Lin drink mung bean soup as she went in and got some pork out. She gave a jin of pork belly and two ribs. These were private goods from her space.

Chapter 85: Wagging tongue nature

On top of that, she scooped two jins of brown sugar out. There were two jins of red dates at home, she also gave out one jin. As for the rest, she planned to make red date mantou as a change. She also threw in half a jin of shrimp skin and a jin of eggs.

Once these things were brought out, Third Brother Lin questioned at once: "Sister, what are you doing?"

"I'm most clear about those two old ones' nature. Your wife birthed a daughter last time, and this time she birthed another girl. The two of them will definitely be displeased. They always favor boys over girls, so your wife can forget about good post-natal confinement. But how important post-natal confinement is to a woman? I know you who have been a dad once understand, so do you still want to push these around with me? "Lin Qing He said.

"Sister." Third Brother Lin's eyes reddened.

After his wife gave birth to this daughter, his father and mother didn't display any good attitude, making his wife shed tears several times during the post-natal confinement.

Wanted something to eat, but got none. This made him feel very guilty.

However, being guilt was useless, it can't give anything to his wife during post-natal confinement.

"It's still early in this period. Everyone hasn't got off work, so go back quickly." Lin Qing He urged.

"Okay." Third Brother Lin nodded and pushed back the tears that were about to fall.

He did not want to cause trouble to his sister, so he took advantage of this time to return quickly.

A nylon polybag held all these things on his way back.

But even at this time, there were still people in the village. For example, Wang Ling, who had been headbutting with Lin Qinghe before. She had witnessed it.

"Sure enough, she's a wicked thing. It didn't take long before she started to pour things into her maternal family!" Wang Ling sneered coldly.

She waited for Second Sister-in-law to get off work and brought it up to her.

"You don't know how much he took back. I saw it with my own eyes, there was quite a quantity!" Wang Ling exclaimed.

"Do you really see it?" Second Sister-in-law instantly uttered.

"How can I lie? I estimate there are eggs for sure!" Wang Ling nodded.

Second Sister-in-law went straight home to tell Eldest Sister-in-law about it.

Third Sister-in-law was also present and once she heard it, she said: "Second Sister-in-law, we are two separate families now. How Qing He lives got nothing to do with us. Whether she gave it to her maternal family or not, those things don't belong to us. We don't have to preach. ”

Eldest Sister-in-law had the same perspective, uttered: "They already separated off. Qing He is the one in charge over there, let's not say too much."

Second Sister-in-law felt that her two sisters-in-law were bribed by Fourth's wife. See here, they all stood on Fourth's wife's side!

Second Sister-in-law made a beeline to Mother Zhou and revealed this news.

Although Mother Zhou was really displeased, she still scowled at her second daughter-in-law, said "Where did you hear the gossip? If you have nothing to do, then give old Zhou family more grandsons and reduce your trips to talk to those wagging tongue natured women! "

Second Sister-in-law's face was flashed green and white for a while. She explained herself: "Mother, I was just thinking on behalf of Fourth Brother-in-law, as the whole family rests on his shoulders. Now he has to help his wife support her maternal family's brothers. Isn't this wanting to crush Fourth Brother-in-law to death? "

This registered into Mother Zhou's mind.

However, Mother Zhou didn't dare to look for Lin Qing He. She had a private talk with her youngest son, Zhou Qing Bai. Observing how tired her youngest son was after work, Mother Zhou's heart broke. "Old Fourth, you don’t have to work yourself to the bone, have an occasional break. "

"Mother, I'm fine." Zhou Qing Bai spoke: "Mother, did you come for something?"

"Today, Da Wa's Third Jiu from old Lin Family came over. I heard that your wife gave a lot of things away. Is there enough to eat at home?" Mother Zhou mentioned.

"His(Da Wa's) Third Aunt gave birth and is in post-natal confinement. It's only right to give some things." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

His wife only acknowledged her third brother from old Lin's side, she alienated the rest.

"Yes, it is right, but at most a jin of eggs. I heard that he took a lot back." Mother Zhou continued: "It's not the same as before, where you send few tens of yuans in allowances back every month. The whole family relied on you, this burden isn't light. "

She certainly didn't dare to say these words to Lin Qing He, even when Lin Qing He was courteous to her. It was only because she was Zhou Qing Bai's mother that Lin Qing He occasionally sent Da Wa to deliver stuff when they got something good.

But if Mother Zhou wanted to intervene in her life and arrange how she lived, Lin Qing He would never allow it.

Once she sticks in, a fight was inevitable.

This wasn't what Mother Zhou wanted to see, so she looked for Zhou Qing Bai in private instead.

"Mother, my wife knows what she is doing, you don't have to worry about us. Aren't we living well now?" Zhou Qing Bai assured.

"You are doing fine now, and doesn't that cost money? When the money is all spent, doesn't everything need money when Da Wa and his brothers get older like marrying a wife or something?" Mother Zhou pointed out.

"My wife said no need to make provision for children. When the kids grow up, they can just earn it themselves." Zhou Qing Bai said this with laughter in his eyes.

His wife's original words were: "It's still a long before the boys marry. Besides, when you married me, didn't you rely on yourself? Our house was built with your money. You can do it, your sons can do it too. The tiger father birth no pups, so we don’t have to worry about it. ”

With one sentence, she praised him and his sons.

Mother Zhou sighed aloud. Seeing her son was, it was apparent that he was tamed by Fourth's wife, so how could he have the ability to think?

In peasant households, who doesn't save money for emergency use? Such spending habits, how can they live properly?

Mother Zhou went back, and Zhou Qing Bai came home.

Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows when she saw him return: "What did Mother talk with you? Acting so secretively and hide outside to discuss?"

"Not much." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

"Did my Third Brother's visit reached Mother's ears through someone? Mother came to get you to remind me that one need to live more prudently now that there's no fixed income every month like before. The pressure of the whole family is all on you, and her old heart is distressed for you, the youngest son." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife. Even though she didn't hear it, his wife had basically repeated what his mother said.

"Correct." Lin Qing He threw a glance at him.

"Wife, you're the head of our family." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her seriously.

"That's more like it." Lin Qing He observing how firm he was, she harrumphed.

As for the things given to her third brother, she did not intend to explain.

"If Mother comes to ask you again, then simply tell her that she doesn't have to worry so much and our family is doing well." Lin Qing He stated.

Zhou Qing Bai knew that his wife must be displeased due to his Mother getting involved in their family matter.

But he was the type of person that didn't know how to explain, so he could only solemnly stare at his wife.

Chapter 86: The Best Mother In The Village

Lin Qing He exited with a sway of her hip. She continued to cut out red date petals. She cut the red dates into small petals with a scissor and removed the seed. Then she used it to make red date buns.

As for Mother Zhou.

Even though Lin Qing He express understanding, Lin Qing He didn't approve.

They had already separated, so even if she cares about this side, there should be a limit. Routinely nagging, can it not be bothersome?

If it was a goody-two-shoe, maybe they won't see it that way and be grateful to Mother Zhou for being so concerned about her family.

However, Lin Qing He won't accept such kindness.

She was the mistress of her family and did as she likes. If there was something wrong, Zhou Qing Bai can correct her. But outsiders absolutely can't.

This was the bottom line for her as family head.

So in the following days, whatever delicious stuff was made at home never got delivered to old Zhou Family.

"I passed by today. I saw Da Wa and his brothers were eating mantou. They said it was red date mantou and very delicious." Second Brother mentioned.

He wasn't purposely sowing disorder. It was just a casual comment.

Father Zhou paid no heed, while Mother Zhou was silent.

"I assume there weren't much and was a new treat for Da Wa and his kids." Third Sister-in-law voiced out.

"Why didn't they send a portion of new treat over for Father and Mother." Second Sister-in-law raised an eyebrow.

"They have separated, they got to live their life there." Eldest Sister-in-law smiled.

After eating, they returned to their own rooms. Third Brother questioned with an awkward expression: "What's going on?"

Third Sister-in-law snorted: "It's Second Sister-in-law. She tattered to Mother about Fourth's wife giving something to her third brother. Mother became unhappy. She probably when over to give some reminders as Fourth's wife didn't share anything with the elder. "

"Huh, they already moved out. It doesn't matter what Qing Bai's wife does have nothing to do with our side ah. What is Mother going over to criticize for?" Third Brother said.

"Mother has always favored Fourth Brother-in-law, and now the whole family burden sits on Fourth Brother-in-law's shoulders, Mother definitely won't agree to Fourth's wife supplementing her maternal family." Third Sister-in-law pointed out.

Eldest Brother discussed this with Eldest Sister-in-law when they returned to the room.

"Second's wife was stirring trouble. Why did she talk about this to Mother." Eldest Zhou said.

Eldest Brother responded: "Mother is also nosy. She knows then she knows. The family had already divided, whatever happened there has no relation to here, so why does she always goes there and badger them?"

"Who knows." Eldest Sister nonchalantly replied.

As for Second Sister-in-law, she rewarded Second Brother with a hug and kiss once they entered the room. Second Brother had a disgusted look: "What are you doing?"

"What, you're averse to me?" Second Sister-in-law immediately glared.

Second Brother twitched his mouth and thought, 'if you're like Fourth's wife, I would welcome all the kisses. But look at your own face, how can it be comparable to Fourth's wife.'

Speaking of this, usually when the men talked in private, they talked about Fourth's wife. Of course, he listened to it silently. He dared not say it to them.

They all said that old Fourth was blessed.

Second Brother also felt that his fourth brother was lucky.

See how well Fourth's wife had nurtured him after he came back? He heard she was being creative with the food.

He also witnessed it with his own eyes this summer harvest. At lunch, it was white meat buns, or spring pancakes, or fried dumplings. The worst was cornmeal mantou.

But it was still served with a lunchbox full of a dish with numerous meat for old Fourth to eat.

After a bustling summer harvest, who hadn't become skinny from exhaustion except for old Fourth. Not just that, he was obviously nourished well. This had him envious.

"I'm speaking, what are you thinking?" Second Sister-in-law uttered.

"Nothing, what else can I think about." Second Brother sighed: "I don't know when our family will make something delicious?"

Passing by Fourth's house, he wanted to go in and scrounge a meal. Watching how the kids' red date mantou and the sweet fragrance it emitted had a lot of children gathering around, he became too embarrassed to enter in the end.

"Our Mother lives frugally. It's not a special day, so don't think about it" Second Sister-in-law waved her hand.

At this time their son came in and said that Elder Brother Da Wa nad others had delicious treat again, he wanted to eat it too.

Second Sister-in-law's son was called Zhou Xia, about the same age as Er Wa. He was older than Eldest Sister-in-law's eldest son Zhou Yang, because Eldest Sister-in-law had daughters in front.

"Eat what? Why not go and become their family's son." Second Sister-in-law scolded.

"Can I?" Zhou Xia's eyes lighted up even more.

Second Brother laughed: "Son, you don't have that life. Let's eat cornmeal pancake at home."

His son's face dropped.

He really wanted to be Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt's son.

Elder Brother Da Wa got yummy food every day. It was either meat or noodles or white mantou. Also, they ate white rabbit candy, malted milk powder, and huge watermelon!

Their life was so blissful. He also wanted to be his uncle's son.

Da Wa and his brothers weren't just envied by Zhou Xia. Zhou Yang, Eldest Sister-in-law's son was envious too. Same with Third Sister-in-law's Zhou Wu Ni.

These were old Zhou Family's. There were still the children in the village. Once it got out, who didn't feel envious?

They heard adults say Da Wa's Mother doesn't know how to live, but they felt that there was no mother in the world who can live more properly than Da Wa and his brothers' Mother.

If she was their mother, how good it'll be?

Lin Qing He didn't know that she had become the most ideal mother in the eyes of the children in the village.

She was only experimenting with the red date mantou this time, but she didn't expect it to work out so well. She liked it.

But red dates weren't cheap, but they will be much cheaper when new ones come out. At that time, she can buy more back to make them. She never thought of making red dates mantou before.

Once Zhou Qing Bai came back from work, he went fishing for ricefield eel, catching loach, capturing fish, and shrimp. Even the snail was brought back by him. His wife's cooking skills were excellent, and these can become delicious things in the hands of his wife.

"If I go to the county city next time, I'll bring you a bottle of Maotai wine. Serving this and drinking the wine will have you delighted." Lin Qing He fried the snail and said to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing bai beamed: "The next time you buy a bottle back, let's drink together?"

"Alright." Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

At this time, the eel was also very fat and delicious. The important thing was that it was a pure free-range. It got a lot of nutrition. If Zhou Qing Bai wasn't exhausted from farm work, Lin Qing He would send him every day to go fishing for eel.

"Let's keep the loach for tomorrow. Go exchange the soybean dreg and bring back some tofu. I will make some fried tofu." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Life at home was unquestionable. Lin Qing He took Er Wa and San Wa back to the county city after seven or eight days.

Must say, the brothers became smarter day by day after following Lin Qing He on her trip.

Chapter 87: Chen Shan The Scum

Soon September arrived and they entered the season of autumn. The autumn harvest started at the end of this month and all the way up till November.

This was a very huge project, equivalent to three times the summer harvest's effort. That was enough to understand how tormenting this autumn harvest was.

Still, Lin Qing He did not enter the field.

From the beginning of this project that started at the end of September. Lin Qing He made lunch every day and delivered it over. Because she empathized with how much toil it was on Zhou Qing Bai, she took on all the chores at home.

Even the pigsty was cleaned before he returned home, so Zhou Qing Bai, who was busy, doesn't have to tidy the pigsty and chicken shed when he returned.

As for lunch, Lin Qing He exhausted her all creativity.

Big buns, mantou with fried meat, or cornmeal mantou with stew meat.

Of course, a huge bundle of vegetables can't be omitted, such as tomato soup and green bean soup.

She had brought it all to Zhou Qing Bai.

The lunch was delivered by bike. She didn't care about the old Zhou's house. Even when Eldest Sister-in-law suggested that she help her bring it, Lin Qing He refused without hesitation.

Every family did their own thing. Don't mix them together, so no one gets condemned.

Yes, Lin Qing He was still mad about Mother Zhou poking into her family affairs. She wasn't one to let herself be aggrieved, so naturally, she won't take care of the old Zhou Family.

When harvesting this summer, she would send a portion of mung bean soup or something to the old Zhou Family. But this autumn harvest, that side didn't receive a single bite from her. Of course, Lin Qing He also knew they might not desire it, but what does it have to do with her?

Her attitude was very obvious. She was in charge of her family's affairs, and no one else is allow to chip in, even if it was the mother-in-law, Mother Zhou. Her intention was good but still shouldn't stick in.

It may be overbearing, but that was the kind of person she was.

Zhou Qing Bai probably felt it too. As he drank the mung bean soup, he snuck glances at his wife.

Lin Qing He's eyelids soberly squinted at him: "Do you have something to say?"

Before Zhou Qing Bai had the chance to speak, Da Wa spoke on behalf of his father: "Mother, do you need to send some to grandpa and grandma?"

"If Old Zhou's home wants to drink, don't they have mung beans to cook? Since they didn't make it, it means that they don't want to drink." Lin Qing He indifferently replied.

"Then Second Aunt will definitely criticize you," Er Wa remarked.

"So what if she criticize! If she has the gut to come and say it to my face, I'll definitely give her a good punishment." Lin Qing He sneered.

Zhou Qing Bai felt helpless.

"Quickly eat and rest once done." Lin Qing He ordered.

Zhou Qing Bai munched his own food. Same with Da Wa and Er Wa. After eating, they laid on the nylon polybag and catnapped.

There was limited time to rest, but drowse when they can.

Lin Qing He took San Wa home on the bike, as well as Third Sister-in-law.

Third Sister-in-law advised her: "Don't hold your grudge so long."

Lin Qing He laughed: "What grudge do I have? Everybody has their own life, wasn't it like this before?"

Third Sister-in-law said: "Before was before, now is now. Now Fourth Brother-in-law is also at home, you acting like this makes his heart ill at ease."

Lin Qing He gave no response, but her mind muttered, 'how am I making Zhou Qing Bai ill at ease?'

But she didn't give much explanation. After all, there was a generation gap, and some things cannot be communicated.

When she got home, she separated from Third Sister-in-law. Lin Qinghe led San Wa home. At this time, an urban educated youth came over: "Fourth Zhou Sao, can I have a lend of the bicycle? I'm going to the field. Fourth Zhou Ge and the kids can ride back in the evening."

Lin Qing He frowned: "Who are you?"

"My name is Chen Shan, an urban educated youth from Jin City. Please take care of me Fourth Zhou Sao." The urban educated youth, Chen Shan, smiled gently.

Lin Qing He's face remained unchanged, while her heart was surprised. After the shock, she sneered.

Chen Shan?

Wasn't this the scum man who seduced the original owner in the original plot?

No wonder in life, encounters happen everywhere. She came across him now!

"Educated youth Chen, before today we never met and you still dare to come and borrow a bike from me. Who gave you the face? Do you think because you are an educated youth from Jin City, that you're so amazing?" Lin Qing He laughed, but what was said was similar to cold scum.

A scum man dared to come to her and pretend to be elegant?

However, Chen Shan was able to maintain his grace and look: "The Fourth Zhou Sao's words said it like you discriminate against us, urban educated youth who came to the countryside and is no different from everyone."

"Can be called discrimination. Just some people, who aren't what they appear to be, dissuade people from giving flatters. Of course, it's undeniable that most of them are good, but there happened to be some lazy bum, who has never gone to work til now!" With a chuckle, Lin Qing He turned around with San Wa and walked away.

Although she got even more unpleasantness to give, she mustn't go overboard and give some face as her three kids were still young

"Such a lovely skin, to marry such a rough country man, you'll have a time when you'll regret it, I'm waiting for you to follow me once you're in regret!" Chen Shan's gaze held a must-have intention as he watched Lin Qing He's back.

Based on Chen Shan's high-level examination, Zhou Qing Bai's wife was a gem. She got what was truly defined as a waist and a hip. That face was so smooth that one can pinch out water.

Within these ten li and eight villages, one couldn't find such a woman. Even if she had three sons, she was still so beautiful and so tempting.

Sooner or later, you will beg for mercy under me!

Despite not knowing what this sewer rat thought, Lin Qing He held contempt toward him.

In fact, the original owner didn't fancy this man, but she was tempted by Chen Shan only after she was forced into a helpless corner. Although the external temptation was there, it was still due to the fact that the original owner wasn't highly-principled.

She was not the same as the original owner. In her opinion, Zhou Qing Bai was great in every aspect, so no such thing will happen.

No matter how powerful the plot was, since she was here, it was her decision!

"Mother, sleepy." San Wa said as soon as he came home.

"Mother happened to be sleepy too." Lin Qing He grinned and went to bed with her son.

They slept until 2:30 and Lin Qing e got up. San Wa had enough sleep, so she let him play with Fei Ying. Lin Qing He went off to handle the dough to steam mantou. As the dough was resting, she started to clean the pigsty and chicken shed.

Since Zhou Qing Bai was too worn out, she will help out with a question. If the original owner was still there, then it was impossible for the family to raise pigs. She believed that she has done a lot better than the original owner, but Mother Zhou still gave criticize. Even if her original intention was benevolent, she really doesn't approve.

So don’t blame her for being extreme. What she wanted to express was that she doesn’t need anyone, even her mother-in-law, to intervene in her family’s affairs, no matter how big or small.

She won't accept any compromise. On this matter, as long as Mother Zhou did not express her attitude or come up with an attitude, there was no room for reconciliation.

Even if Zhou Qing Bai was put on a tight spot, she won't cause herself discomfort. he loved to be troubled then go be troubled

Sao (zi)- means Sister-in-law/ brother's wife, but also a way to address a married, unrelated woman near their age.

Chapter 88: Zhou Qing Bai's Punishment

When Zhou Qing Bai brought Da Wa and Er Wa back, it was already half past six in the evening.

It was pretty late this time, so when the father and sons returned home, the delicious meal was ready.

White buns are served with tomato & scrambled eggs and a braised pork. A cucumber and a bone radish soup was the finishing touch.

The food was very simple but it still a wonderful meal.

After the whole family finished eating, Lin Qing He didn't tidy up the dishes and cutlery as usual. It was Da Wa's responsibility.

Lin Qing He had finished her work, so she can do as she liked with the time. She started studying.

Although there was still seven years more before the college entrance examination, it did not affect her enthusiasm for studying. Since there was nothing to do, then study.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "I can come back and tidy up the pigsty."

"When the autumn harvest is over, naturally it'll be you who clean it. At the moment, you don't have to snatch to do it." Lin Qing He kept on processing the book's content as she answered without looking up.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at her for a moment before going to bathe first.

The autumn harvest was indeed tiring, but with enough energy from food and enough time to rest, he can still keep going.

When he came back after the wash-up with a cool soapy scent, Lin Qing He glimpsed at him and said, "After a hectic day, you must be tired? Would you like to take a rest first?"

"No need." Zhou Qing Bai stared at her.

Lin Qing He let him be and continued to read her book. She brought up: "I don't know if the college entrance examination will resume in the future. If it does, then I will try it. Don't stop me."

"At that time, how old will you be." Zhou Qing Bai did not expect his wife to think of this and uttered with somewhat bafflement.

By that time, who knows what age she'll be, so why take part in the college entrance examination?

Lin Qing He glared at him: "I will always be eighteen, understand?"

Zhou Qing Bai nodded very tactfully: "In my eyes, my wife will always be 18 years old beauty."

Satisfied, Lin Qing He said, "At least you're discerning, otherwise you will spend the night with mosquitoes outside."

Just finished washing the dishes, Da Wa pinched his mouth to copy from her: "At least you're discerning, otherwise you will spend the night with mosquitoes outside."

Lin Qing He didn't find it odd when she said it but listening to Da Wa's parroting, she had goosebumps all over. She set down the book and snapped out: "Zhou Da Wa, do you want a beating?"

"Mother, you can do it, but I can't. Isn't that what you said just a few days ago, only allow officials to set fire and forbade the common people to light the lights?" After Da Wa cheekily laughed, he ran out.

Lin Qing He sat back down and continued studying as she muttered: "None of these cheeky boys are affectionate. They all get me fuming. Sons are birthed to collect debts, only girls are caring."

"I think so too." Zhou Qing Bai nodded seriously.

Lin Qing He gave him a glance: "You still dare say that you think so too? Whose planted these seeds!"

Zhou Qing Bai's eyes looked at her softly: "I didn't expect you to be so capable."

She was very capable, three sons in one go.

But in the future, shouldn't they get a daughter?

Speaking of it, he had done it a lot with her, but her stomach still had no movement these days.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye roll and mentally uttered, 'it got nothing to do with woman whether they gave birth a boy or girl. It’s up to you guys to decide.'

However, this couldn't be randomly voiced out, so she continued to read her book.

"My mother is like that, always worried that our family isn't faring well, so she says a lot." Zhou Qing Bai said hesitantly.

"So it's my fault. I should have empathized with her good intentions instead of butting with her, right?" Lin Qing He gave him a smile.

As if without hesitation, Zhou Qing Bai shook his head: "Wife, I don't mean that."

"If you think that I am insensible and unfilial to your father and your mother, you can say it clearly. We can end it here." Lin Qing He solemnly declared.

Zhou Qing Bai's face sank.

Lin Qing He sneered: "I'm telling you now, Zhou Qing Bai. I don't care if your mother meant well or not. In short, I am filial. She can take anything to eat, but I don't allow others to intervene in my family and how I treat you or your three sons. If you aren't uncomfortable or unhappy, you can tell me directly. But if others come, then I won't be polite."

After that, she grabbed the book and went straight to the children's room.

Leaving Zhou Qing Bai with a helpless face.

Needless to say, Lin Qing He wanted to sleep on a separate kang tonight instead of sleeping with Zhou Qing Bai, the stinky man. He can sleep by himself

However, Zhou Qing Bai refused to. He openly carried her back in front of the three sons, causing Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa to protest.

Lin Qing He was embarrassed, while Da Wa didn't mind inflating the matter: "Daddy, what are you doing!"

"Taking my wife back to the room to sleep." Zhou Qing Bai stated: "The three of you sleep well. You have to get up early tomorrow morning."

The latter half was directed to the brothers.

In the summer, San Wa no longer slept here. He preferred to sleep with his two brothers.

It goes without saying, Zhou Qing Bai was delighted.

The kids giggled in agreement and Lin Qing He was taken back to her room.

"Can you not do this in front of the children!" Lin Qing He warned, but her voice was lowered, so it seemed to coquettish.

"It's time to sleep. There'll be a lot of matter tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Even after the lights went out, Lin Qing He was still angry. Zhou Qing Bai started coaxing her, softly and gentle coaxing.

It took almost ten minutes for Lin Qing He to drop her anger. Then Zhou Qing Bai flipped on top of her at once.

"What are you doing? Aren't you tired out from the whole day?" Lin Qing He said.

"Not tired." Zhou Qing Bai began his meat-feasting activity.

Halfway through his work, Zhou Qing Bai questioned her: "Do you dare to say end it with me anymore?"

This woman's words irked him. They got three children already and she dare to say anything!

At this critical time, what can Lin Qing He do? Of course, she can only surrender and admit her mistake.

Only then, Zhou Qing Bai continued to love her.

After busying from nearly nine o'clock to ten o'clock, the couple went to sleep.

As for the previous anger, it was naturally quarreling at the head of the bed and reconciled at the end of the bed. That was basically how it was between husband and wife.

Zhou Qing Bai was refreshed when he got up the next day, while Lin Qing He slept lazily until she woke up at six in the morning.

As for Zhou Qingbai, he had already set off then.

The autumn harvest was also harvest rush. At about 4:30a.m., the whole group departed. The sky hadn't lighted yet when they head over. Once the sun rose, a lot of works were already done.

Before she went to bed last night, she steamed a pot of pumpkin mantou. As for the vegetable dish, she didn't have time to make. She only cooked a shrimp skin soup to eat with pumpkin mantou.

Da Wa and Er Wa wanted to head over, so they followed over their grandma a little later.

Although Lin Qing He and Mother Zhou had some differences in opinions, Lin Qing He did not stop the kids from interacting with their grandma. She was not that unreasonable.

Chapter 89: Heatstroke

She prepared a hearty breakfast for the boys.

Only then did she let the two brothers, Da Wa and Er Wa go out. These brothers were really active.

Because of these kind of life, other families' children were forced to go. But these brothers were both eager to go.

What can Lin Qing He do? As expected, she can't do nothing.

After feeding the pigs and chickens, she began to make the dough. Pancakes was for lunch.

She grabbed a handful of mushrooms and soaked them.

The filling was bountiful. The soaked mushrooms were diced, then the loin. She plucked three pieces of cucumber and cutted it into sticks for later. Next was scrambled eggs. Eaten with it inside the scallion pancake, the taste will be heavenly.

Then she prepared a few tomatoes and a bowl of mung bean soup.

These things were what Lin Qing He was going to send over.

Usually, she placed these things directly into the space and takes them out after arriving there, so that they won't overflow and easily drop out.

After finishing this, it was only past 9 o'clock, not 10 o'clock yet. She waited until 10:30 before delivering the meal with San Wa.

"San Wa, come. Mother will teach you how to draw." Lin Qing He, who was at home, started teaching San Wa to draw. She found that San Wa really had a gift for drawing. It must be noted that even though the kid was mischievous, he was serious once he drew.

Next time she intends to buy some colored pencils back for San Wa to let him draw better.

"I really envy Fourth's wife. To actually be able to stay at home and paid no heed to outside matters." Second Sister-in-law, who was busying away in the field, was so dead tired that her waist and back were sore and she couldn't resist muttering.

Second Brother remarked: "Weren't you saying she was lazy before? Why are you being envious now?"

"Why else? If it weren't for you being incapable, I won't need to come out and suffer this torment on this day!" Second Sister-in-law couldn't resist complaining.

Now each family was responsible for one piece of land. They don’t work together like before. This one family was responsible for this piece and another was responsible for that piece. The earlier one finished, the earlier one can rest. If not done, then continue to work with no break for lunch.

So here was working on one piece.

Zhou Qing Bai was responsible for another piece. Don't underestimate him on his own, he can do the work of two.

Second brother pursed his lip: "If you scorn me for being incapable, then you can find another guy."

This remark made the Second Sister-in-law furious.

"Just work, what are you talking for," said Father Zhou from that side.

"Chattering all day long, and not much work done." Third Sister-in-law scowled.

Third Brother was also exhausted, just commented: "I wonder what we'll eat at noon."

"This time, Mother is at home. What delicious thing can there be?" Third Sister-in-law sighed.

If she or Eldest Sister-in-law was cooking at home, it would definitely be better. But when her mother-in-law was holding fort at home, then, needless to say, cornmeal pancake served with pickled veg and lump veg was the best it can get.

Eldest Sister-in-law also held no hope toward this.

Eldest Brother scolded her: "What Mother makes is what you eat."

Eldest Sister-in-law responded: "Now the days aren't terrible. After this time, the food will be distributed. We'll also have a bumper harvest this year. We should eat better at home occasionally."

It was draining to work in the field. If one didn't eat well, how can the body bear the strain?

"Our family hasn't split yet? What Mother makes is what you eat. Can you even complain to Mother? Did you not see Mother is giving displeased attitude toward Fourth's wife." Eldest Brother said.

Eldest Brother knew this even if he was slow-witted.

Because their mother was disgruntled with Fourth's wife's extravagant way in life, where they had either eggs or pork every day, she said a few words.

Fourth's wife became offended, so the conflict happened.

"Da Wa's family had already separated out, how they eat and what to make, Da Wa's Mother what she's doing. Can't believe Mother, why did she have to go and say something." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

In this matter, she supported Da Wa's mother. If they hadn't separated, then it was fine. Now they moved out, she didn't have to criticize Da Wa's mother on what she wants to do as long as she doesn't reach out to old Zhou Family.

It was more like Da Wa's Mother giving attitude to her mother-in-law, rather than their mother-in-law giving disgruntled looks to Da Wa's Mother.

Look, there was no bite of delicious food at this side. During the summer harvest, it was a must to send a portion over. Now this even more exhausting autumn harvest. don't dream of sharing a bite.

Who was on the losing end?

Eldest Brother sighed: "Fourth's wife hold resentment so long. No matter what, Mother is an elder."

Eldest Sister-in-law said nothing.

Haha, being sisters-in-law for so many years, who didn’t know Da Wa's Mother's character. Expect her to give food when they are in a cold war, gotta be dreaming right?

Moreover, Da Wa's mother wasn't in the wrong on this matter. Compared to before, Da Wa's mother was more reasonable now.

At least Eldest Sister-in-law and Third sister-in-law were willing to interact with Lin Qing He. As for the others, they don't know.

Mother Zhou delivered the lunch. After Lin Qing He learned that she was delivering the meal, she deliberately delayed herself.

After she had arrived for a while, she came down much later with the pancakes packaged in the insulated box for Zhou Qing Bai and her sons to eat.

"Did you come with your Eldest Aunt in the morning?" Lin Qing He asked Da Wa.

"Came with Third Aunt." Da Wa answered while eating the pancake.

"Mother, this pancake is really yummy." Er Wa munched in content.

Lin Qing He observed the brothers' sun-flushed cheeks and nagged, "Don't you know to rest occasionally when it's too sunny?"

"How can I rest? If I rest, it'll let them pick up more and our work points will be less." Er Wa shook his head.

Da Wa nodded in agreement: "That's right, Mother. Don't worry about us, we're all right."

Because of the way Lin Qing He fed them, the brothers were fine. But Eldest Third Sister-in-law's eldest daughter, Wu Ni, suffered from heatstroke.

That night she vomited and had diarrhea.

Third Brother came knocking at midnight to borrow the bicycle to send Wu Ni to the health center.

Lin Qing He has taken a liking to Wu Ni. The little girl was very clever and occasionally came to help with chores. Although there was nothing much to do at home, Lin Qing He still gave her a little when there was something delicious.

"Is it serious? I have medicine here, I bought it for an emergency. How about letting her take it first and see?" Lin Qing He entered into her room and took out the pills.

This was something she didn't forget to buy when she was collecting materials. They were all very effective medicines.

But she didn't dare to say anything absolutely, instead, said give it a try?

"Thank you Fourth Sister-in-law. I'll take it back to try!" said Third Brother.

Because when brought to the health center, she'll still have to take medicine and injections. Of course, if there was medicine, they can try it first.

However, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai sorted themselves before heading over.

As for the three boys at home, they were exhausted from the day and slept like little pigs at this moment. Even thunder couldn't wake them up.

It was enough to leave Fei Ying to watch in the house.

Wu Ni's face was a little pale. The small face, which was initially tiny, became even thinner. Lin Qing He's medicine was very effective. After eating it, Wu Ni was much better.

After being in agony for so long, she fell asleep once she was comfortable.

Chapter 90: Splitting The Family

While the child can sleep it off in peace, the adults were in shock.

"This time, it scared me to death. That lass did not say anything when feeling unwell. In the middle of the night, her father and I were anxious as headless flies." Third Sister-in-law pulled Lin Qing He closer and gratefully said.

"It's alright now. I still have a bit of this medicine. Tonight, Wu Ni should be fine. I'll ask Da Wa to bring it to you tomorrow morning." Lin Qing He comforted.

She did not stay too long and went back with Zhou Qing Bai.

Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, Eldest Sister-in-law, Eldest Brother, and others were also disturbed and woken up. They were all relieved as well.

"It's really thanks to Da Wa's Mother, otherwise who knows how long Wu Ni would be tormented this time. She's too strong-willed, to bear the discomfort and be silent." Eldest Sister-in-law sighed.

"Which medicine did Wu Ni take this time? The effect was so quick?" Second Sister asked.

"I don't know what medicine, but it's definitely not cheap." Third Brother shook his head.

"Then should we give Da Wa's Mother money? I'm afraid that she bought it with much difficulty to prepare for emergency uses." Eldest Sister-in-law turned to Mother Zhou.

"Give what money?" Second Sister-in-law interjected before Mother Zhou could speak, "All one family, isn't it treating her like an outsider by talking money when helping each other?"

"Mother, this medicine wasn't easily obtained by Fourth Sister-in-law. I have to get another again tomorrow. The money must be returned to her. After all, they have separated off already. What's more, I'm deeply grateful that Fourth Sister-in-law is willing to take this medicine out for Wu Ni this time!" Third Sister-in-law piped in.

Second Sister-in-law pursed her lips, and then looked at Mother Zhou. Mother Zhou waved her hand and said, "Ask her how much money and give it to her."

"Everyone is tired today, hurry back to rest. We have to get up early tomorrow." Father Zhou also said.

So they went back to bed.

On this side, Lin Qing He explained to Zhou Qing Bai: "Fortunately, I circled around the black market. The man said it was secretly recipe and sold it dearly to me. I smelled it and felt it was pretty good. So I bought it when you guys in mind, I didn't expect it to come in handy."

Zhou Qing Bai nodded, as expected, he didn't probe any further about this.

The next morning, Lin Qing He passed the medicine to Da Wa and asked him to bring it over.

When Da Wa came back, he asked, "Mother, Third Aunt asked you how much is this medicine."

Lin Qing He was in the middle of frying cucumber and eggs. In response, she said, "You can tell your Third Aunt that this medicine is for your sister Wu Ni, no money needed. If she wants to repay, it's enough to let Wu Ni come to help me with the work in the house when she's free. "

This was naturally being courteous, there weren't many chores to do.

Third Sister-in-law understood what she meant and stated, "I'll remember this favor, Fourth Sister-in-law."

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't head out to work yet. The men went over first. It was no problem for women to go later. At this time, it was only 6 o'clock, so it wasn't too late.

"This medicine works really well." Eldest Sister-in-law estimated that this wasn't cheap.

Third Sister-in-law was in agreement. Second Sister-in-law remarked: "She's not short on this bit of money, so there's no need to say so much. Let's get ready, it's time to go. There are many things to do today."

"Then you take good care of Wu Ni at home." Third Sister-in-law told Third Sister-in-law.

Because Wu Ni had a heat stroke, Third Sister-in-law stayed at home to care for her and handle the cooking and the likes.

Eldest Sister-in-law, Mother Zhou and Second Sister-in-law brought the group of children to the field, including Da Wa and Er Wa.

"I got to say, Da Wa has grown a lot this year," Eldest Sister-in-law said with a smile.

Second Sister-in-law glanced over as she sourly said: "Eldest Sister-in-law, look at what these brothers eat every day. Surely they can grow taller eating like this."

"What are you being sour about? If you have that ability, you can do it too." Mother Zhou opened her mouth and said to this second daughter-in-law, who always go to finding trouble.

Second Sister-in-law glimpsed at her and spoke, "Mother, if I separate off, I can also live that well."

The meaning was clear, she wanted to separate.

"Okay." Mother Zhou smiled. Watching her, she declared: "I have discussed with your father, once this autumn harvest is over, we will separate the family for you. Each of you will live on your own, but if you want another pot and stove, there's none, so everyone cooks in the kitchen."

"Mother, our first branch doesn't have that intention." Eldest Sister-in-law said quickly.

"Of course, the first branch doesn't have that intention. The first branch got three daughters in front and two sons at back. Got so many mouths." Second Sister-in-law immediately responded.

Zhou Da Ni, Er Ni, and Si Ni were born from Eldest Sister-in-law.

Third Sister-in-law's San Ni was the same age as Er Ni, but slightly younger by a bit. The next one was Third Sister-in-law's Wu Ni.

Liu Ni was Second Sister-in-law's, and finally, it was Zhou Xia, the son.

Second Branch currently had two daughters and one son.

First Branch was three daughters and two sons.

Third Branch now had a daughter and a son.

Fourth Branch, that was Lin Qing He's three sons and no daughters.

"Even though my family has a larger population, my family does not drag us down. Usually, my girls, Da Ni and Er Ni washed the whole family's clothes, earned points by getting pigweed and picking cow dung!" Eldest Sister-in-law swept her gaze to her.

In addition, she and Eldest Brother were diligent, so they will never drag the family behind.

On the contrary, it was Second's wife and Second Brother-in-law, who were lazying around and procrastinating!

"Enough, no need to fight. Wait until the autumn harvest is over and the winter wheat is planted, then we'll split. At that time, each family will eat their own. Your father and I are getting old too. We can't govern your business. Go decide for yourself, I won't criticize you in the future." Mother Zhou declared.

Eldest Sister-in-law knew then, she was serious.

And listening to the meaning in this sentence, it seems to indicate her to pass it to Fourth's wife?

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say anything. After all, the two elders decided to split up, so let's split up. After splitting, her family won't fare any worst.

As the adults whispered these things, the children weren't listening as they chattered on the way. Even Da Wa and Er Wa wasn't paying any attention to there.

They were currently bringing up what their mother said, she will make fried mantou for them for lunch.

"Fried Mantou? Brother Da Wa, can you give me a piece at that time?" Zhou Xia, Second Sister-in-law's son, couldn't resist telling him.

The fried mantou sounded very yummy and he had never eaten them.

Not only that he hadn’t eaten it before, but none of the other kids(No.1-4 & 6 girls and Zhou Yan(first branch eldest boy)) present either.

As for Eldest Sister-in-law’s younger son and Third Sister-in-law’s son Zhou Dong Dong, they were too young, so they stayed at home. Whoever cooks at home will take care of it.

Normally, rural children were like this. They basically grew up playing with mud on their own.

It was impossible to say they were carefully raised.

Da Wa kept showing off as showing off, he won't share his own food, uttered: "My mother didn’t make much. There's enough to share with so many of you. And Third Aunt will cook for you at home today. She'll definitely prepare some tasty things to eat."

"That's right, Third Aunt will definitely make you a good meal." Er Wa nodded too. Don't covet his family's stuff.

Chapter 91: Splitting The Family Is A Good Idea

"Eat fried mantou, they really know how to enjoy."

The children were happily chattering away there, while the adults here listened. Second Sister-in-law couldn't help blurting out.

Mother Zhou had decided that to govern so much to provoke her daughters-in-law's dissatisfaction. Once the family separates and she had no plans to control anything.

Eldest Sister-in-law pondered on what delicious thing to make for the children one day after the family split away.

At home, Lin Qing He knew that her Third sister-in-law was watching the house. She came over once her work at home was completed.

Although Wu Ni was still tired and unwell, her complexion was much better than last night.

After making sure she was fine, she chatted with Third Sister-in-law and then left San Wa behind. San Wa wanted to play with Zhou Dong Dong and Eldest Sister-in-law’s younger son, Tu Dou. He hadn't gotten a formal name yet, for now his nickname was Tu Dou.

Da Wa and Er Wa weren't boasting. Lin Qing He did promise that they'll eat fried mantou when the brothers asked what was for lunch.

She sliced the mantou, layered on an egg liquid mixed with salt and sesame, and fried until the sides were browned. The taste was fantastic.

Lin Qing He made a lot and had used the peanut oil she brought.

After so long, the five barrels of peanut oil she brought with her, she had only used one bottle as she usually used lard. So there were four bottles left.

So she acted thriftlessly and used this oil for the fried mantou.

In addition to fried mantou, was mung bean soup. The mung bean soup was pure mung bean soup without sugar, as it was the best combination to serve like this.

It should be enough for the whole family to eat. Lin Qing He began to boil green grass to make a pot of refreshing water, which was specially used to relieve the heat.

When lunch was delivered at noon, she dropped over to Third Sister-in-law to pick up old Zhou Family's share.

She didn't bring along San Wa, instead, she left him at the old Zhou's house for Third Sister-in-law to babysit

Of course, she had left fried mantou and mung bean soup for San Wa, Wu Ni, and Zhou Dong Dong to eat.??

The weather was really blazing and sultry. Lin Qing He felt like this when she came to deliver the meal, so if they wanted to make her work, don't even think about it. She can’t accept it.

So when seeing Zhou Qing Bai, Lin Qing He was very attentive for once.

"In my opinion, this fried mantou served with green bean soup can easily produce body heat, so these herbal teas are specially prepared for you father and sons. Remember to drink it, okay?" Lin Qing He urged.

Watching how she was so naggy, Zhou Qing Bai's eyes were soft and uttered, "Eat more."

"I ate at home." Lin Qing He waved her hands. However, Zhou Qing Bai gave more pressure, so she ate another piece.

Da Wa and Er Wa were already fulfilled by this meal.

The fried mantou was golden brown on both sides with black sesame seeds and eggs on the top. Salty and crispy, so delicious with mung bean soup.

The food for old Zhou Family was brought by Lin Qing He, but she handed it to Eldest Sister-in-law and cared no more.

Second Sister-in-law looked over to this side, as expected it was fried mantou. As she ate the pancake made by Third Sister-in-law, she said, "And it's covered in egg and sesame seeds."

The aromatic scent flowed over here along with the wind.

"Really know how to indulge." Second Brother munched on the pancake, as he blurted.

It was pretty good to have a double-sized pancake today. But if compared with Fourth Family's fried mantou, it was nothing.

Eldest Brother shook his head and expressed, "How can they live like this?" Eating like this, how much things were needed?

Eldest Sister-in-law thought, "What's wrong with living this? How much better Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa?"

However, it was her, Eldest Sister-in-law dare not.

Occasionally making it for the children as fine. As for cooking creatively every day was impossible.

After all, within so many groups, it was really impossible to find a second one like Fourth's wife.

Father Zhou said nothing, he never cared about this.

Mother Zhou had thought it through, so she didn't say anything. They were two families and managing too much was a bad idea

Recently, she got told off by Father Zhou, so she became open-minded and was ready to separate and let the children live their own life.

But providing for the elderly was a must.

Lin Qing He prepared to head back after serving fathers and sons. She instructed them that if they felt uncomfortable, they had to find a place to rest immediately.

She also left two pills for Zhou Qing Bai to keep for an emergency.

The autumn harvest days were indeed bustling, and this year, they had a pretty good harvest season, So despite being busy, everyone had the pure and simple joy on their face as they knew they secured their food this year.

It was the end of October in a flash.

Numerous grains had been collected. Some grains were distributed as soon as they had handed over the public rations. Some who hadn't finish collecting yet, continue to work.

During this period, the entire group was filled with merriment.

This year, a lot of food was allocated to the family. Lin Qing He, who had no sense of collective honor, was quite happy to see the food that Zhou Qing Bai carried back.

"This year our two pigs will be able to exchange a lot of food when the time comes." Lin Qing He said.

She had put in the effort to serve the two big fat pigs at home and now it was excessive to call it big fat pig. They were probably about two hundred jins?

Lin Qing He had fed them several times a day with pigweed, rice bran, soybean waste, soybean dregs, cornmeal, and the likes. With so much good stuff, how can it not grow meat?

Zhou Qing Bai stated: "This year we can get a pig's head."

Lin Qing He stared at him. Does this mean he wants to eat pig head?

Lin Qing He had no liking for pig's head meat but since Zhou Qing Bai liked it, she nodded and said, "Alright, we'll get a pig's head. I'll make braised pork head meat for you."

Zhou Qing Bai gazed at her.

Lin Qing He's heart beat a little faster from his stare. It was broad daylight, what can he do? So she kissed him on the cheek. Before she could escape, she was hugged by Zhou Qing Bai.

Lin Qing He coughed and talked about the serious matter: "I heard Eldest Sister-in-law said that your parents intend to let the three families split once the autumn harvest is over."

"Splitting the family is a good idea." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

It was ridiculous for so many people to huddle together, even though it was a norm in the village. Zhou Qing Bai believed it was still better to separate and each family lived their own lives.

"Father and Mother aren't young anymore. When the times come, you discuss with your brothers on how you'll provide for the elderly. Whether it's given monthly or quarterly." Lin Qing He reminded.

It can be regarded as Mother Zhou giving her standpoint, letting everyone have their own way and she had no intention to intervene.

So as a daughter-in-law, Lin Qing He put a stop and no longer hold back.

Since hearing from Eldest Sister-in-law, she often let Zhou Qing Bai and the kids bring a share of the meal over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

The previous matter was considered to be over.

Chapter 92: Getting Meat And Eating It

After the last grain was collected and handed over to the public ration, the last food distribution began

Then winter wheat was planted again, and the production team announced that the work was finished.

At this time, the pigs were killed and the meat got distributed. At the same time, if anyone in the village raised the pigs, they have to drive the pigs out and be tasked to hand over the pig.

Other families reached seventy to eighty jins at best. However, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's two pigs were at least about two hundred jins each.

Two pigs racked up above four hundred jins.

When these two pigs were guided out, it caused a sensation throughout the entire Zhoujia Village.

So they all rushed to find out from Zhou Qing Bai how to raise them? How can the pigs get so fat?

Zhou Qing Bai had nothing to hide; foraged pigweed, soybean waste, soybean dregs, and cornmeal.

The first few were fine, but the cornmeal at the back was shocking.

What, feed the pig with cornmeal?

They don't even get to eat cornmeal, so how could they used it to feed pigs.

Needless to say, this must have been his terrible wife's idea.

Lin Qing He was used to bearing such blame, so when Zhou Qing Bai wanted to say that they used to raise pigs like this back in the force, he was stopped by Lin Qing He. She told him, he didn't need to say more. They could believe it if they want.

But there was no doubt that these two big fat pigs which can outweigh the other normal five fat pigs, were very eye-catching. It went without saying that the work points won't be lacking. More importantly, the whole village was sharpening the knife at once.

Because other families, including those on the team, didn't achieve such fatness, they wanted to kill these two to distribute with everyone. If they can get pig fat, it will definitely be able to boil a lot of lard for use!

So with the consent of everyone, the village branch secretary signaled the slaughter and the others rushed to complete the task.

This time the pork distribution can be handed out again before the New Year. There were still a lot of pigs on the farm, which was reserved for the community.

This time, the autumn harvest was draining, so everyone ate better.

So their family's pigs were killed. Zhou Qing Bai asked for a pig head, a length of pork intestines, a pork stomach, a pigtail, five jins of pork fat, eight large ribs, and large bones. He also got a good bit of pork belly and lean meat.

The most popular and well-recognized as good meat nowadays was fatty pork, then followed by pork belly loin, and pig head.

As for the pig's large intestine, pork stomach, and the internal bits, they weren't counted. And the lean pork, ribs, and big bones weren't popular, so they were all cheap.

So even though it looked at a lot, it was in fact matched to his work points.

Moreover, these two big fat pigs were raised by his family. It was no problem for him to pick from it first. No one in the village would say anything.

Even if many people coveted the big pig's head, no one dared to object when Zhou Qing Bai took it away.

"Da Wa's Mother, why didn't you let Fourth Brother-in-law ask for more pork fat? How can those meat be better?" Eldest Sister-in-law came over and whispered.

"It's okay, we should leave some for everyone." Lin Qing He replied.

"Da Wa's is very broad-minded." Huang Daniang, their neighbour, praised her.

"Huang Daniang, what's with your words? If she was really broad-minded, then why haven't I seen her enter the field once." Wang Ling snickered.

"If I go to the field, can you still have such good pork like my family's? Do you know how difficult it was to raise such a big fat pig? Shut up when you got something to eat. No one will treat you as a mute when you don't talk." Lin Qing He gave her no respect.

Wang Ling's face blackened.

Lin Qing He shot a humorless smile. Whether it was fighting or quarreling, she was not afraid. If she got ability, then come!

Truthfully, Wang Ling didn't dare to go up, so she turned around and talked to Second Sister-in-law. Second Sister-in-law glimpsed at Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He paid no heed to her.

Once Zhou Qing Bai was allocated with the meat, she followed him back with Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa.

"Mother, this year our family got so much pork, can we make meatballs?" Da Wa asked.

Er Wa looked expectantly at his mother.

He still remembered the delicious fried meatballs that were made last year.

San Wa was young, but he knew from his eldest brother and second brother's desire, it was yummy. So he turned to his mother: "Mother, meatball."

"Alright." Lin Qing He was in a good mood and agreed at once.

Just meatballs, not a big deal? Want to eat, then let's eat, since there was so much meat at home.

After returning home, Lin Qing He sent Zhou Qing Bai to clean up the pig's intestines. These things were what he wanted to eat. She couldn't bear the smell, so she only promised to make it but for the cleaning, he can do it himself. She also got him to clean the stomach as well.

Lin Qing He began to sort the rest.

She cut the pork fat into small pieces and then placed directly to the pan to start cooking lard.

Even though it was only five jins, they still got a lot of oil at home. What's more, she had mixed in some peanut oil, it was definitely enough.

There was a lot of oil oozing out from the five jins.

While the fat was cooked, Lin Qing He began to pour out large bones, pork belly and lean meat.

Although the weather is getting cold now and it was only the end of October on the lunar calendar, it can't stay fresh in the end, unlike meat distribution at the end of the year. That time, it can last longer.

Because they were going to make meatballs, these meats were set aside. Ribs can be in soup or steamed or fried ribs.

Big bones were used for boiling soup.

The pork intestine outside will be fried with pickled veg. And there was also a huge pig head and stomach.

In short, Lin Qing He went all out.

This time the autumn harvest was really exhausting. It went without saying that it was necessary to nourish Zhou Qing Bai.

So in the next few days, unless Zhou Qing Bai had no appetite, he ate until he got a mouthful of oil.

Probably due to be sated and the winter wheat has been planted, Zhou Qing Bai, who was idle and had nothing to do, used all his energy on Lin Qing He at night as they were basically preparing for winter isolation.

Zhou Xiao Mei, who got a holiday break, saw her Fourth Sister-in-law's glamorous appearance and became all shy. Who knew what was going through her mind.

"What are you doing on this return? Are you going to get married?" Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows and said to her.

"Now that my father and mother are free, I came back to let my parents know and then settle on a time." Zhou Xiao Mei was embarrassed, but that didn't hold back the spring aura.

"Great ah! Go tell Father and Mother. They should be delighted. Su Da Lin is a good man." Lin Qing He expressed.

After then, she had met and conversed with him a few times. Su Da Lin won't go wrong, he knows how to live well.

"En, then I'll go back first." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Take this plate of meatballs back. Adding a dish for you. Remember to bring the plate back." Lin Qing He gave her a plate of meatballs and said.

"Thank you Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned as she received it.

Chapter 93: Shoulder throw

This time Zhou Xiao Mei came back to help Su Da Lin pass the message, he intends to come over to meet her parents.

Then, find a prosperous day to hold the wedding, like this, they'll be married.

Marrying was so fast in this era.

Once a mutual connection formed, they can get married the next day. Everything else was simple.

Of course, even if they wanted something complicated, there was none.

Lin Qing He was already prepared, while the old Lin Zhou family was preparing for separation recently.

Zhou Xiao Mei's matter came at a perfect time.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou decided to wait until they marry off their youngest daughter, and then they separate the family.

Su Da Lin came over the next day along with Da Lin's Jiu and Aunt. They had prepared adequate gifts.

There was sugar, snacks, and the likes. In short, it was decent for this meeting and had the intention to place importance here. If not, they would not prepare such a good gift.

Although Father Zhou and Mother Zhou felt that Su Da Lin's stuttering was not a good point, the two of them had self-awareness, knowing if it was not this shortcoming, how could their daughter marry to such a family?

A forty square home as well as a permanent job. Once married over, she was the matriarch. And the four major wedding presents were all sorted out.

Toward such marriage for Zhou Xiao Mei, they didn't have much to say. The conditions were excellent.

After Su Da Lin and his Jiu and aunt left, Mother Zhou was overjoyed: "No wonder Da Wa's Mother said this marriage is top-notch. This marriage is really superb."

"Only have some stuttering," Zhou Father said.

"What's wrong with stuttering? It's not he's mute. What's more, the most important thing in life is to make money, the rest is nothing." Mother Zhou retorted.

All in all, this marriage was settled, at the end of this month.

Although Lin Qing He had witness the speed of people getting married in this era, she was still shocked by the speed.

The next step was the dowry.

Lin Qing He returned from the county city that day with a brand new quilt.

She had already prearranged the cotton and ordered it. Although it was only five jins, it was a quality new quilt.

"I'm giving this new quilt to Guzi as a dowry. These two soaps were also prepared for her. When the time comes, let her take them together." Lin Qing He cycled to old Zhou's House and directly gave Mother Zhou the quilt and the soap she has taken from her space as she explained.

"No need for so much." Mother Zhou didn't expect that she would give so many things to Xiao Mei for her marriage, said.

Whether it was the quilt or these two soaps that were not cheap at first glance, they were excellent goods.

"It's a bit much." Eldest Sister-in-law remarked with slight unease.

"How can we compare with Da Wa's Mother? What kind of living condition she has and what kind is our?" said Second Sister-in-law.

Third Sister-in-law remained silent.

Lin Qing He solemnly glanced at Third Sister-in-law: "If you have something to talk about, then talk. Don't cover it all in sour air. If you have the ability, ask your man to earn for you to spend. If you don't have the ability, shut up."

Second Sister-in-law's face sank, saying, "Fourth's wife, how can you speak like this!"

"No matter how I speak, it's still human's word, which some people's dog mouth can't even vomit out decent sound and can't even speak human words." Lin Qing He swept her a contemptuous gaze.

"Do you want to fight?" Second Sister-in-law pushed her without hesitation.

It was apparent that Second Sister-in-law had enough of Lin Qing He.

"Mother, Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law, you saw it right? It was Second Sister-in-law who hit me first." Once Lin Qing He finished the sentence, she flipped Second Sister-in-law over the shoulder onto the ground.

"Boom!" The ground resounded.

All the women in the whole house were stunned. Not to mention them, even Father Zhou who was smoking a big cigarette was also taken aback.

Mother Zhou's expression displayed bewilderment, while Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law were startled.

"Aiyo, it hurts like hell. Fourth's wife, do you want to kill someone!" Second Sister-in-law laid on the ground moaning. With every hum, her body ached. She can't even get up on her own.

"I'm giving you face by calling you Second Sister-in-law. And you really parade it around? Don't you know how many jins you are? Is Zhou Qing Bai's woman, someone you can push around?" Lin Qing He domineeringly gazed at her.

"Hurry, hurry up and support Second's wife up." Mother Zhou regained her mind and uttered hastily.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had also just recovered, so they quickly helped Second Sister-in-law up. Mother Zhou ordered: "Support her back (to her room)."

With this, the two sisters-in-law carried Second Sister-in-law back.

Lin Qing He paid no mind to this. Don't just say Second Sister-in-law had tolerated her for a long time, she too had endured Second Sister-in-law. This time, she dared to move her hand first, would she still be polite to her?

Take action when she should!

When the two sisters-in-law came back, Lin Qinghe continued on the previous matter with Mother Zhou and the two of them: "Mother, this is for Guzi's marriage, I will leave it here. As for Eldest Sister-in-law and Third sister-in-law, you don't need to copy me. Xiao Mei knows what each family's situation is like. The intention is enough. I’ve seen Xiao Mei’s new house over there. Everything is complete. At the end of the month, everyone joyfully sends Guzi off to her marriage. Don’t get upset over this marriage gifts."

Having said this, Lin Qing He went back in a very good mood.

"Cough, is Second's wife fine?" Only then, Mother Zhou turned to the two sisters-in-law.

"She's fine. Just some ache," answered Third Sister-in-law.

Chapter 94: Can't win the argument nor the fight

Mother Zhou shot a glare at Father Zhou.

"Don't mind them. I think this quilt is brand new." Father Zhou examined the new quilt.

Mother Zhou’s attention shifted to this: “It’s newly-made. Really thoughtful.”

Then whispered, “Old man, how much box fund do you intend to give Xiao Mei?”

"You decide." Father Zhou said.

"Then give fifty?" Mother Zhou replied.

"Isn't that a bit little?" Father Zhou blankly stared at her.

Mother Zhou responded: "What little. She and Da Lin both have jobs. They can make a lot of money every month. In the end, only a bit was divided to the family. Her work didn't bring much back, how much do you expect?"

"That side gave the four major gifts," Zhou Father pointed out.

"Keep the bicycle at home, and send everything else back with her. At that time, there's be this quilt, soaps, hot water bottle, and the likes." Mother Zhou stated.

Father Zhou had no comment.

Mother Zhou said in a small voice: "We still need to save money for Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa's marriage. Look how Da Wa's Mother extravagantly splurge. They can't save much. What should to do when the boys marry?"

At this, Father Zhou still said nothing.

It was true that his daughter has no shortage over there. Then leave it for Da Wa and his brothers.

The old couple neglected Second Sister-in-law. After all, she was the one who started the fight first. Everyone saw her pushing Fourth's wife first. Who can she blame when she got thrown?

But how could Second Sister-in-law be willing to leave it like this? Second brother came back from the outside and saw her lying on the kang as she groaned in pain.

"Why are you crying out for?" Second Brother asked.

"Damn you! Your wife nearly got beaten to death and where did you run off to!" Second Sister-in-law yelled at once.

Second Brother was shocked: "Got beaten! Who dare to beat you?"

Second Sister-in-law gritted her teeth as she uttered, "It was that Fourth's wife. Lin Qing He beat me!"

"You got to be kidding me." Second Brother frowned: "How can you not win against her? With her dainty appearance, does she know how to fight? Two of your push is enough."

Second Sister-in-law was so vexed: "Whose's side are you on? I was beaten by Lin Qing He. Father, Mother, and the other sisters-in-law saw it with their own eyes. If you don't believe me, you can ask them. I'm telling you, Zhou Qing Lin, this matter between Lin Qing He and I ain't over. If your old Lin Zhou Family doesn't hold her accountable, then I will go back to my maternal house to find my brothers. My brothers won't agree to me getting beaten!"

Second Brother frowned. He came out and asked Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law: "Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law, what happened? San Ni's Mother is making a ruckus to go back to her mother's house."

"Speaking truthfully, on this matter, it was San Ni's Mother who shoved Da Wa's Mother first." Eldest Sister-in-law answered honestly.

"Father and Mother were all present at the time. Third Second Sister-in-law pushed Da Wa's Mother first, and then Da Wa's Mother threw her over the shoulder." Third Sister-in-law added.

"Over the shoulder?" Second Brother was taken aback.

"Probably taught by the Fourth Brother-in-law," replied Third Sister-in-law.

"What? Is your wife throwing a tantrum?" At this time, Mother Zhou came out of the room and looked at Second Brother.

"Mother, San Ni's mother is currently making a scene, wanting to go back to her maternal house to find her brother(s) to come over to give her justice." Second Brother hastily explained.

"Alright, go back then! Let's see if my old Zhou Family is easy to bully. Go, and go back for me now!" When Mother Zhou heard this, her face became solemn and shouted toward Second Sister-in-law's room.

"Mother, I've been beaten like this and you're still partial to her. Are we not your daughters-in-law!?" Second Sister-in-law angrily talked back.

"I'll ask you then. On today's matter of you receiving a shoulder throw, who was the one who moved their mouth first? Who wanted to move their hand today?" Mother Zhou Mu questioned.

Second Sister-in-law was silent.

"Let alone getting old Second to cause a scene, even if you go find those brothers from your old Chen Family, I can get them to return with their tail between their legs. You spoke first. You also moved first. You can't beat her with your tongue, you use your hand. You can't win with your hand, you still feel you're in the right? If you are discontent, then pack your things and go back to your old Chen's house. Let your old mother come talk to me. I want to ask her how she teaches her daughter!" Mother Zhou reprimanded

At that side, Second Sister-in-law dared not to speak.

"Go back, keep a good eye on your wife. All-day long, she wagged her tongue and no growth in other aspects can be seen." Mother Zhou also targeted Second Brother.

Second Brother fleed into his room in disgrace. He disgruntedly vented: "What are you doing when it's your fault? You made me get scolded by Mother."

Second Sister-in-law angrily turned around to cry.

There's no justice! She was the one who got beaten, and it was still her fault!?

Lin Qing He, on the other hand, was ready for Second Sister-in-law to come to find fault with her maternal family. But no one came after she waited for the whole afternoon.

Judging by the looks of it, it was suppressed by Mother Zhou.

Lin Qing He sent Zhou Qing Bai off to get firewood the next day.

Although their household was allocated a lot of burning material this year, they weren't adequate, so more firewood was needed.

It was easy to ride a bicycle over and come back with a load or two.

Because Zhou Qing Bai was at home, naturally, Zhou Dong was no longer needed. This year Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi also gained a lot of food. It was enough to eat.

Zhou Qing Bai was still clueless about his wife beating someone up, but there was indeed a shortage of firewood at home, so he went out to work after lunch.

Lin Qing He started steaming sweet potatoes to prepare to make sweet potato mantou.

This time, there were a lot of sweet potatoes at home. Perfect for sweet potato mantou. Nowadays, it was getting colder and colder each day and today it had increased a bit.

Chapter 95: Bridal return

Zhou Qing Bai returned after one o'clock in the afternoon with a full load of firewood, which was at least four or five bundles.

"You should be hungry. Hurry in and eat. I will heat it up for you." Lin Qing He said.

"Taking advantage of these days, I will get more back." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

With a bike, he brought back so many. It was almost sufficient after a few more trips, so Lin Qing He gave no objection. She warmed up the buns and the side dishes.

While Lin Qing He warmed his meals, he put the firewood in the backyard, so Lin Qing He didn't have to do it later.

Zhou Qing Bai was indeed starving and with his appetite already large, he wiped clean everything Lin Qing He heated up.

"Go rest a bit. There's nothing left to do at home." Lin Qing He urged.

Zhou Qing Bai agreed.

He still didn't know about his wife's fight. It was when he was about to go out the next day to get firewood, he got blocked by Second Brother and heard his grumbling, did he found out.

"I didn't know about this matter yet, so I can't give you any explanations. We'll talk about it when I come back." Zhou Qing Bai finished and hopped on the bike.

When he came back in the afternoon, he asked his wife while he was washing his face.

"What? He dares to come and complain to you? It was she who first moved her mouth. She also struck out first. Still, dare to complain?" Lin Qing He sneered.

"She hit you?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

Lin Qing He noticed his focus was on that part and was immediately healed. She beamed: "I'm fine. She just shoved me a bit and got thrown by me."

Then added: "At that time, Father, Mother, and the other two sisters-in-law were there. I have a lot of witnesses on this matter. Even if her old Chen family comes over, I can beat them away!"

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and stated: "If they really dare to come over, you don't need to take action."

Lin Qing He got his meaning and shot a grin at him. Zhou Qing Bai returned a soft gaze, said, "In the future, tell me about these matters straightaway. I won't be angry."

"OK." Lin Qing He nodded and continued, "Actually, I haven't taken this seriously. She has endured me for a long time. I also find her displeasing for a long time. The day before yesterday's fight was actually quite refreshing."

Zhou Qing Bai: "..." This time, his gaze toward his wife was a bit helpless.

Zhou Qing Bai knew that his wife couldn't be blamed for this matter, so naturally, he ignored Second Brother. On this matter, Second Brother only came over to grumble. In fact, he wanted to express was out of all things, why did you have to teach your wife how to fight?

However, before this main point was finished, it was dismissed by Zhou Qing Bai. With this, it was over.

Zhou Qing Bai had been busy working these few days. He had prepared all the firewood that his family needs for winter.

Once he finished, and it snowed.

What's more, a lot got accumulated on the ground.

At the end of November, Zhou Xiao Mei got married. The whole family sent her off. Because it was too cold and the snow was still falling, everything was simple.

Out of the wedding gifts, a bicycle remained. The others were displayed for a bit before gifting it back.

The banquet was also held at the in-law's place. Zhou Qing Bai and his brothers had went over, while Lin Qing He and the children didn't attend.

Zhou Xiao Mei really liked the quilt and two pieces of soap that Lin Qing He had gifted, especially two pieces of soap. Whoever used it, knew how effective and how fragrant it was.

Eldest Sister-in-law gifted a pair of enamel cups, while Third Sister-in-law sent two towels. As for Second Sister-in-law really buttoned up, she didn’t give anything at all.

No one criticized her, they didn't want to cause any unpleasantness for such a small thing. After all, it made no difference whether it was included or not.

Three days later, Zhou Xiao Mei came back with Su Da Lin.

They brought back return gifts for the three families. Lin Qing He's side received a jar of malted milk powder and two bags of white rabbit candy. They had dropped the things here first before heading back to her maternal home.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law each got a pack of white rabbit candy. And Second Sister-in-law, she received nothing.

Zhou Xiao Mei wasn't one to be courteous. Among the sisters-in-law, who treated her well and who didn't take her seriously, she was very clear.

For example, this Second Sister-in-law. Since she wasn't even bothered to give a little dowry, then she won't give any respect to her.

In fact, Zhou Xiao Mei knew that her fourth sister-in-law had the best living condition. She had no expectation for the other three sisters-in-law, it was more or less the intention they conveyed.

For example, Eldest Sister-in-law's enamel cups and Third sister-in-law's towels. They were not worth much money, but it was the thought that counts, right?

She didn’t give anything, so why would she prepare her a return gift? Even when Su Da Lin said it was for the better, she maintained her stance.

After visiting the old Zhou's house, Zhou Xiao Mei brought Su Da Lin to her fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law's house.

Su Da Lin conversed with Zhou Qing Bai in the hall, while Lin Qing He went into the room with Zhou Xiao Mei.

"Judging by your appearance, you got moisturize pretty well. Your complexion is white and rosy." Once they entered the door, Lin Qing He opened a perverted topic.

Causing Zhou Xiao Mei, who recently married and became a woman, to blush severely.

"To the main point, is Da Wa's young Guzhang good to you?" Lin Qing He asked in a low voice.

"He's treats me pretty well." Zhou Xiao Mei answered with a flushed face.

"That's good, I can rest assured then." Lin Qing He expressed with satisfaction: "Now it's cold these days. You are burning coal there, so better pay attention to ventilation."

"En, Da Lin understand these." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

"Just now, I saw there was a little dispute when you two came over. Why?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It's about Second Sister-in-law. She was speaking like riddles when we went over. When I got married, she didn't prepare anything for me. Her hands were empty-handed, so I returned the favor to her. Da Lin said it's not good to act like this and I retorted a bit to him." Zhou Xiao Mei explained.

Lin Qinghe smiled: "Da Wa's Guzhang is too kind-hearted."

"He is, but I'm not. She deserved the beating from Fourth Sister-in-law last time. Her mouth is harsher than before." Zhou Xiao Mei snorted.

"Can't be bothered with her.It's not like the world won't spin without her." Lin Qing He said.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, I feel very blessed now." Zhou Xiao Mei beamed again.

Lin Qing He grinned and advised, "Both of you have jobs. From now on, save a bit and see if you can save a sum of money to buy a bigger house."

"He has saved some." Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned shyly.

"It's only right to save some, but he also spent a lot of money in order for you to marry him splendidly. So, save a little in the future. I am also saving money now. If I can buy a house, I will buy one in the city." Lin Qing He said.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, you plan to buy a house in the city?" Zhou Xiao Mei looked at her.

"In the current situation, can't buy one. Once we moved there, there's no work. I'm saving it for future use." Lin Qing He replied.

"Will the situation be better in the future?" Zhou Xiao Mei was taken aback.

"People have to learn to see the bright side. If we don't have money in our hands, even if the situation improves in the future, we won't be able to have a chance. If we have savings in our hands, we will buy it if able to then." Lin Qing He explained.

"En, I'll listen to you, Fourth Sister-in-law, and save money." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

"Now on these cold days, don't touch the cold water on the normal circumstance. Pay attention to your period. I estimate you'll be pregnant soon." Lin Qing He suggested.

Zhou Xiao Mei blushed again.

Chapter 96: Birth a daughter

They had lunch at their house.

Lin Qing He wasn't a miser, she served our a few solid dishes. The table was completely harmonious.

When Su Da Lin cycled Zhou Xiao Mei back, he stuttered as he spoke: "Four...Fourth brother and...Fourth Sister-in-law...are very nice."

Zhou Xiao Mei hugged his waist with a sweet expression: "That's for sure. Da Lin, my fourth sister-in-law told me that we need to save a bit. There's a chance we'll be able to buy a big house to live in."

Su Da Lin agreed. Although he spent a lot of time marrying his wife this time, he still has more than a thousand yuans in his saving. This family was definitely quite rich in this era.

The husband and wife returned home, while on Lin Qing He's side, a couple discussion was happening.

"Although it's a little stuttering, as long as he treats Xiao Mei with all his heart, there's basically no problem." Lin Qing He told Zhou Qingbai.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged.

Toward this Meifu, Su Dalin, he had no prejudice. What's more, as a person, he was great.

"Eldest Gujie and Second Gujie had no time to return when Xiao Mei married. They will probably return on the second day of the New Year." Lin Qing He said.

This time Zhou Xiao Mei got married, the oldest Guzi, Zhou Xiao Juan and the second Guzi, Zhou Xiao Ju did not return.

Zhou Xiao Juan had caught a cold this time, and it was severe. However, she did get her husband to send five yuan as a dowry gift. It counted as her blessing.

Because of her mother-in-law catching a severe cold, Zhou Xiao Ju had no choice but to stay behind and care for her as her husband was the only child. She also got her husband to deliver the five yuans to express her thoughts.

This Eldest Gujie and Second Gujie were the two eldest sisters, older than Eldest Brother. If men and women were counted together, Eldest Brother would rank third.

However, they don't mix it together over here. They ranked men only their own, same with the women.

"Want to go to the county city?" Zhou Qing Bai understood his wife and looked at her.

"Rather than the second day of New Year, it'll be the same to go on the third day." Lin Qing He decided.

If Zhou Xiao Mei wanted to visit, then they must stay this year. As for Eldest Gujie and Second Gujie, it didn't matter, because Lin Qing He was not very familiar with them.

Then Lin Qing He went over last year's photos.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa all gathered around to look together. They liked their own photos.

"Mother, can we still take a picture during this year's trip to the county city?" Da Wa gazed expectantly at his mother.

"Take it, Mother?" Er Wa also looked hopefully at his mother.

"Want photos!" San Wa nodded.

Lin Qing He nodded: "Since you behaved very well this year, we can take picture for another year."

The three children cheered.

In the evening Lin Qing He was still gazing at the photos. After she had her fill of being vain, she admired Zhou Qing Bai's.

Zhou Qing Bai's picture was also very serious. Even though Lin Qing He requested him to look softer, he still didn't smile. From the looks of it, that was the kind of man he was.

"Just lack photo frames, otherwise I will put them all into a photo frame." Lin Qing He remarked.

Zhou Qing Bai's eyebrows were soft and spoke, "I can ask the carpenter to make some."

Lin Qing He changed her mind again: "Forget it, leave it to the future. Taking pictures once every year, we'll have a lot of them accumulated. Better to not take up space."

Zhou Qing Bai left it up to her.

It snowed. There basically no activity. Zhou Qing Bai carried back two little piglets to raise. Lin Qing He pondered on food every day.

Chapter 97: Buy mutton, exchange meat coupon

"Weak or not, don't you know the best?" Zhou Qing Bai smirked and covered her lips.

After a while, Lin Qing He became disoriented. He was more and more like an experienced driver. She was not his opponent at all.

Lin Qing He could only gasp out 'be gentler'. Afterward, she had no time to speak.

As expected, that evening Zhou Qing Bai was sated once again.

The next day Lin Qing He got up long after eight o'clock. Lin Qing He was very emotional about her present days.

This was simply too extravagant.

After a simple breakfast, Lin Qing He rode over to Mei Jie.

Now the collection location was switched to Mei Jie's house. She didn't need to go to the slaughterhouse anymore, because she disdained the freezing weather and thought of not doing it.

Mei Jie was unwilling to cut off this source of income. Now that she had become unemployed, she was relying on this method. She said she'll go get the goods, and then she(LQH) can go over to her home to collect it.

Needless to say, Lin Qing He agreed.

The truth was there wasn't much meat coming in. At most, it was five or six jins and when it was less, it was only two or three jins. It can’t earn much.

But even if it was only seven or eight yuan a month, it was still very important to Mei Jie.

"Still haven't received notification about your return to work?" Lin Qing He asked Mei Jie.

"Not yet. Need to wait until there's a vacancy." Mei Jie confirmed.

After giving the meat to Lin Qing He, Lin Qing He settled the transaction with her.

Mei Jie got the money and mentioned with a smile: "Do you want honey? My eldest brother foraged it in the mountain before the snow fell. He gave me two jars. I didn't eat it. Seeing how you like it, take it back."

Lin Qing He's eyes brightened and said, "Then I'll take both jars of honey. However, I need to give money. If Mei Jie doesn't take the money, then I won't accept it and go directly to the supply and demand cooperative."

Mei Jie went inside and brought out the two jars of honey, said, "You don't have to be courteous with me. Just take it."

"I have to pay. Mei Jie, don't fight with me." Lin Qing He pushed out the bike, hopped on the bike with the two jars of honey, and stuffed the money to Mei Jie.

It was according to the supply and demand cooperatives' price.

It was not cheap, but in Lin Qing He's opinion, it was great value to buy these two jars of wild honey with this amount of money.

Earlier she bought a can, but that one only had half left.

Every night, after finishing things with Zhou Qing Bai, they have to drink a cup. Cough, it was still necessary even without doing it. So it was consumed quickly.

She brought the two jars of honey and pork home.

It was now mid-December. The last meat distribution for this year was on the 25th of December.

For the whole year of this year, her family had no shortage of meat. For example, after the winter wheat was planted last time, her family was allocated a lot and they ate it for several days before they used it up. They had it in a variety of ways.

Two pots of honey were put inside the top of the cupboard. The adults can grab it as soon as they reached out, while the children could not see anything on it.

"I'm going out tomorrow to see if there is any lamb." Zhou Qing Bai watched her come back and stated.

"Alright. If there is any, get more lamb chops/ I like to eat that." Lin Qing He hurriedly interjected when she heard him.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Toward his wife's meat business, he didn't intervene much. It was a bit questionable. But as soon as he heard that his wife said she had a client and the meat she got was immediately changed hand, he didn't stick into her business.

So Zhou Qing Bai understood why she came back so quickly.

In fact, it was all down to his trust in his wife.

The next day Zhou Qing Bai went out to bring mutton back to eat.

Lin Qing He brewed a mutton soup. Only goji berry and red dates were inside. The mutton soup was very flavorful.

Of course, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou weren't omitted from such a good thing. Approximately a bowl for each person was delivered, accompanied by some small chunks of lamb. Which was also very delicious.

Mutton initially had a unique odor, but Lin Qing He knew how to handle it. Since the mutton soup had no stale taste, the two of them liked it

Old Zhou family had separated now.

After Zhou Xiao Mei's bridal return, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou presided over the family division. Each family was allocated a hundred yuans. The other furniture and the food were all divided too. Whoever owned whatever in the house was clearly stated.

However, cooking was still done in the kitchen. When one family finished, the other cooks.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou handle their own cooking.

As for the matter of old-age care, a certain amount of food supplies were given each season, so which family's turn it was, they give. It must be clearly stated on the first day.

This was discussed between Zhou Qing Bai and his brothers.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou drinking lamb soup and eating mutton, had Second Sister-in-law's son Zhou Xia craving. When he returned, he asked his mother: "Mother, when will our family eat meat?"

"The meat will be divided in ten days. What you anxious for? I will make dumplings for you." Second Sister-in-law replied.

Second brother was feeling greedy and suggested, "Should we go buy the meat first?"

"You have a meat coupon?" Disgruntled, Second Sister-in-law uttered.

Rural people do not get meat coupons and food coupons. Only those in the city did.

Chapter 98: Why is she still not pregnant?

"You shouldn't have." Hearing Lin Qing He said this, Second Brother was tempted.

At this time, there was indeed no meat. If he wanted it, he'll have check early in the morning.

"It's nothing." Lin Qing He can see his desire to get meat, so she got up and entered the kitchen. The meat that Zhou Qing Bai brought back was good-quality, the traditional pork belly.

There were approximately two-three jins. Lin Qing He cut a jin out. She had been to the black market in the city long enough to tell the approximate portion.

After sharing a jin of pork belly Second Brother, the money was naturally collected according to the price on the black market. Still, Second Brother returned in a merry mood.

If he had exchange money for a meat coupon and then go over to buy meat, the price can be a little more expensive than buying meat on the black market, so it was better price-wise to directly exchange meat at the black market price.

And not just anyone dared to go to the black market.

Seeing that he brought the meat back, Second Sister-in-law was stunned.

"Da Wa's Mother cut it out." Second Brother gave her the remaining money.

"Why did it cost so much?" Second Sister-in-law saw how little money was and gritted out.

Baffled, Second Brother uttered: "What so much? From the beginning, that money was enough for a jin of meat. We still have change left."

"She went according to the black market's price?" Second Sister-in-law persisted in discontent.

"It was bought by Qing Bai with much trouble. It's because Da Wa's Mother heard that Xia Xia was craving for meat, she divided some for me. If our family went to buy it instead, not only do I have to travel so far, I might even be able to buy it. What's more, old Fourth bought the meat at the black market price, it goes without saying we have to follow that price. What, you want to get old Fourth to give it to you cheaper?" Second Brother threw a glance at her as he spoke.

His wife gave him a daggered gaze.

"Fine. Let's not argue on this anymore. Hurry, make dumplings. This is a quality pork belly. If we weren't brothers, old Fourth wouldn't have given this to me." Second Brother did not want to quarrel with her, said.

The money was already spent, Second Sister-in-law can't really keep complaining, so she made dumplings and had it.

The family of five had eaten to their hearts' content. Being able to have dumplings, even made Second Sister-in-law closed her mouth and refrained from commenting.

They did get meat allocated to them last time, but the family had not split yet. How much could each person possibly eat?

This time she put half a jin of meat into the dumplings and it was delicious. For the remaining half, they'll take their time consuming it.

Second Branch got a taste of meat, which was exchanged with Fourth Branch by Old Second.

Eldest Sister-in-law had a sarcastic expression, while Third Sister-in-law sneered coldly. She whispered to Third Brother in private: "She just had a fight last time and still embarrassed to exchange the meat. Her face is so big."

"How about our family go to exchange too?" Third Brother's focus was on elsewhere. He wanted to eat meat too.

Third Sister-in-law disapprovingly remarked: "Eat What? In a while, the meat will be divided. What's wrong with eating it then?"

"Well, you pregnant are now. You should eat some meat." Third Brother Wednesday grinned.

That's right, it was almost a year after Zhou Dong Dong's birth and she became pregnant again.

After giving birth to Wu Ni, it took a few years before she had Zhou Dong Dong. To her surprise, she was pregnant again and was a month along.

Because her period hadn't come, she was sure of it. There was no need to go to the health center, she will know when she waits for the next month.

But basically, it was certain.

Lin Qing He didn't know yet. It was when she went over on the 25th for the meat distribution and bumped into Third Sister-in-law, she heard about it.

Shock wasn't enough to describe Lin Qing He's expression: "You are too fast. How long has it been?"

She felt Dong Dong had just been born and she was pregnant again.

Third Sister-in-law laughed: "It's nothing. You should be soon?"

Lin Qing He looked horrified and said, "What soon? I have no plans to give birth again. I have three sons."

For the rural people, three sons was enough to say birth no more and their confidence was absolutely sufficient.

Third Sister-in-law said nothing then.

This time, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai got allocated a lot, but in the end it wasn't her family's pigs. The oil content was as thick as her family's pigs.

Once they got their share distributed, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai returned home with their boys.

"Third Sister-in-law is pregnant again?" Zhou Qing Bai asked when he came home. He had just heard this. Because it was a conversation between women, he didn't hear the later part and walked away a bit. So he didn't hear Lin Qing He say not giving birth anymore.

Lin Qing He nodded and said: "I was also taken by surprise. She just gave birth to Dong Dong last year and was pregnant again this year."

But this wasn't the only case. In Zhoujia Village, there seems to be the same for many people and were pregnant.

Especially since the beginning of winter isolation, there seems to be good news from many people one after another. For example, the next-door Huang Daniang’s daughter-in-law had a newborn last year and bought two jins of brown sugar last year. She was pregnant again......

"Such a good thing, what is there to be surprised about." Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her.

Lin Qing He meet his eyes and understood what he meant. She coughed and changed the subject: "How do you want to eat these pork?"

"You decide." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

However, having a child matter was obviously not something Lin Qing He can avoid. Once the children went to bed at night, Zhou Qing Bai had an in-depth discussion with her before saying: "Give birth more, our family can afford it."

Lin Qing He expressed in her mind that she wouldn't give birth, but she was also a little puzzled. She and Zhou Qing Bai had never used protection. Why hadn't she been pregnant after so long?

She had experienced his capability, so this brave and powerful man can easily make a woman pregnant.

Why wasn't she pregnant yet?

If she did get pregnant, should she have the baby?

This thought was terrifying. She won't ever give birth.

She planned to go to the hospital in the city next time to get him protection, otherwise, if she was pregnant, what should she do?

However, did she forget anything? Why hadn't she got pregnant after so long?

"Huh?" Zhou Qing Bai moved after waiting a long time for his wife to respond.

Lin Qing He blushed and said, "The fate hasn't arrived yet?"

Zhou Qing Bai accepted this explanation and pulled his wife for another round. It until Lin Qing He was exhausted, did he let her go.

Lin Qinghe thought before going to sleep that she would go to the city to buy condoms tomorrow and absolutely won't get pregnant!

It was a pity it snowed heavily after she planned this and couldn't go.

Because the weather was too cold, Lin Qing He stayed huddled on the Kang. She simply recited and studied the books on Kang. Like this, time passed.

There was nothing to do on days like this. They didn't go out. With such heavy snow, why go out?

However, on the evening of 29th December, Third Brother Lin came with a hare. His face was severely frozen when he arrived, which indicated he caught it much trouble and sent it here.

"Such large snowfall, you still go out to catch rabbits?" Lin Qing He glared at him.

Chapter 99: Giving New Year's greeting to Aunt

"It's no problem." Third Brother Lin smiled and handed her the rabbit: "Sister, for you. I'll go back now."

"What for me? Take it back for yourself to eat." Lin Qing He quickly took it to him and said.

"I got this for you, Sister. This year, it was thanks to the meat Sister gave me, my wife was able to have post-natal confinement." Third Brother Lin maintained.

"No need to thanks." Lin Qing He said, and then continued: "Come in first."

Zhou Qing Bai took his boys over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, so they weren't home. It was just her and Fei Ying.

Fei Ying swept a glimpse at Third Brother Lin. Since he was brought in by Lin Qing He, he was not hostile.

"Down this now." Lin Qing He poured a large glass of ginger and red date tea and ordered.

This was cooked and drunk at home routinely and the effect was quite good. Third Brother Lin drank it and his body warmed up.

"On this cold day, why aren't you wearing more?" Lin Qing He dug through the room and pulled out Zhou Qing Bai's old sweater. This was bought by him. It was certainly old now. He didn't wear it much, since Lin Qing He knitted him a brand new one last year and he was wearing that vest now.

"This was is your brother-in-law's leftover. He didn't wear it anymore. It should be a little big for you, but it's still wearable. Hurry up, put it on." Lin Qing He passed this sweater to Third Brother Lin and ushered.

"Sister, no need. This is my brother-in-law's clothes." Third Brother Lin hastily refused.

He came here to send the rabbit, not to get something.

"I'm giving it to you, so wear it. With our current family condition, if we honestly could wear it, I won't have offered it to you." Lin Qing He maintained.

Third Brother Lin still shook his head: "Don't want, don't want. Sister, don't give me brother-in-law's clothes, brother-in-law would probably quarrel with you when he comes back."

"Your sister makes all the decisions in this house. I listen to your sister too." At this time, Zhou Qing Bai brought the boys back and interjected.

"Brother-in-law." Seeing him, Third Brother Lin greeted at once.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa all called out 'uncle'. Third Brother Lin smiled and acknowledged.

"I haven't seen you in this sweater since last year. It made no difference if we keep it or not. Give it to my brother?" Lin Qing He asked him.

Zhou Qing Bai remarked: "Would it be a bit too old?"

"It depends on whether my brother disdains that or not." Lin Qing He turned to Third Brother Lin.

Third Brother Lin shook his head: "How can I disdain such a good sweater for being old."

"If you don't, then quickly change into it." Lin Qing He instructed Da Wa: "Da Wa, take your Third Uncle to your room to put it on."

"Uncle, come with me." Da Wa said.

"Listen to your sister." Zhou Qing Bai also observed how really thin Third Brother Lin's clothes were, and urged.

Only then, did Third Brother Lin went in with Da Wa to put on this sweater. He felt a whole lot warmer.

"Eating here tonight?" Lin Qing He asked Third Brother Lin.

Third Brother Lin rapidly shook his head: "No, no. I'll eat at home."

"If you want to go home and eat, then go home and eat. You take these buns. Heat it when you return and it'll be ready to eat." Lin Qing He gave Third Brother Lin three big buns.

She made this the day before yesterday with Zhou Qing Bai and the boys.

Whenever they were hungry, just steam it up, and then just add an additional soup. There was also a lot of mantou, all of which were ready-to-cook. No need to worry with this weather.

"No need." Third Brother Lin shook his head.

"I'm telling you to take it, so take it." Lin Qing He wrapped it in oil paper and stuffed it to him.

"Sister, will you go back this New Year?" Third Brother asked her.

"Not going. I said it already, I'm cleanly breaking it off with those white-eyed wolves." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Third Brother San felt helpless, but he said nothing. Instead, he uttered, "Then I will come over with my wife this year?"

"The first day or the second day is free." Lin Qing He suggested.

"Then we will come here on the first," replied Third Brother Lin.

"OK." Lin Qing He gave him the answer.

Third Brother Lin came back with three buns.

Third Sister-in-law Lin asked him, "What were you doing today? It's freezing."

"I was out catching a rabbit." Third Brother Lin laughed.

"Did you catch it?" Third Sister-in-law Lin responded.

"I did and sent it to my sister." Third Brother Lin said.

Third Sister-in-law Lin froze for a moment and said nothing once she recovered.

This year's post-natal confinement, she felt that she'll remember it for the rest of this life.

If it weren’t for this sister who secluded herself from her maternal family, her second daughter wouldn't have a bite of an egg to eat!

So this year her family separated off.

First Branch and Second Branch didn't split, just her Third Branch. Naturally, life was hard because there wasn't much to items allocated to them. But even if there wasn't much, Third Sister-in-law Lin insisted on separating!

She was fed up. She'll take control of her family. She'll eat what she wants and handle things how she wants, who dares to talk nonsense?

"Look what this is." Third Brother Lin took out three large buns from his arms and grinned.

"Where did you get that?" Third Sister-in-law Lin's eyes lit up and asked.

"Third Sister gave it." Third Brother Lin laughed.

This answer was not unexpected. Third Sister-in-law Lin sighed: "I didn't expect that the Third Sister, who wouldn't even want to acknowledge her maternal family, would recognize you as her younger brother."

In her last post-natal confinement, this Third Sister only gave eggs and pork ribs on the basis that he was her brother.

This was something she kept in mind. If it was just her, there was no need to think about, Third Sister won't give any consideration because she didn't speak for Third Sister before.

"Third Sister has always been kind to me." Third Brother Lin gave the truth, and then lifted up his clothes, said: "Look, this sweater was given by Brother-in-law."

"Third Brother-in-law gave it?" Brother Lin's wife couldn't help but touched it. The sweater was very warm.

Although this sweater was Zhou Qing Bai's unwanted, there was nothing bad with it. It was because Lin Qing He made a new one for him, he didn't wear it anymore.

"When Third Sister gave it to me, Brother-in-law also saw it. Brother-in-law let me wear it." Third Brother Lin said, and then talked about visiting on New Year's Day.

"She doesn't plan to come back this year?" Third Sister-in-law was taken aback.

"Third Sister still holding the grudge," answered Third Brother Lin.

Third Sister-in-law Lin thought how she was still mad even after a year, then she really intends to not interact with her maternal family. However, Third Sister-in-law Lin didn't mind and said, ""This year we will bring Yu'er and Xiang'er over to give their aunt a new year greeting!"

She can tell that out of old Lin family, only Third Sister cared about her little family, even if it was due to her husband. But still, this relationship should not be broken.

Third Brother Lin nodded in acknowledgment.

In the evening, the couple divided the three big buns with their two girls. It was eaten after heating it up a bit.

The youngest daughter was still a baby, so it was soaked in the soup for her to eat. After a half, she was full.

The eldest daughter devoured one by on her own.

The remaining was for Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin. Naturally, it wasn't enough to eat. Somewhat full was enough, as they didn't need to work in winter isolation. They all had to tighten their belts during these days.

Especially since his family had just separated off. It was impossible to get many shares of food.

Chapter 100: Last day of '70

At home, Lin Qing He was making braised rabbit meat and brought up Third Brother Lin to Zhou Qing Bai: "Say, what is up with my third brother? He's thinner than before?"

Naturally, Zhou Qing Bai didn't know, suggested: "Would you like to go back and see?"

"Not going back." Lin Qing He had no good impression from old Lin Family. Last year, they gave her such a good excuse and broke it off outright without any hesitation.

Zhou Qing Bai was helpless.

Lin Qing He didn't care about old Lin's family anymore. The braised rabbit meat is very aromatic to smell. Lin Qing He was willing to add seasonings, so the rabbit meat was particularly pleasing to smell.

Of course, Father Zhou and Mother won't miss out on such delicious food.

"Carry this dish to your father and mother. Remember to say that this is the rabbit meat sent by my third brother. He stayed outside for a day to catch it." Lin Qing He handed a small dish to Zhou Qing Bai and instructed.

This was to prevent them from assuming that she was supplementing her maternal family. She was not the original owner, so old Lin family better not think about benefiting from her at all. She only recognized her third brother.

Even if her third brother sent such a rabbit today, she only gave three buns.

It wasn't that she didn't want to give, it was due to the fact her third brother was now married.Beside being her brother, he too was a husband and father to others.

So she didn't give too much, just three buns, to avoid nurturing his wife's appetite too much.

Because when including the favor she did for the post-natal confinement last time, Third Sister-in-law should know to be content with even just three buns.

This was how human relationships should be, with output, there was input. Don't take it for granted as nothing in the world is rightly yours.

However, she didn't know that the value of these three buns wasn't inferior to a rabbit.

A bun of this large size would cost a few dimes. If one went to the city to buy it, they will need food coupons, otherwise, don’t think about buying it.

How many food coupons did one need for three?

And there was really a lot of filling inside. Pork belly, eggs, and flour, these cost a lot of money. Don't forget the rest (of the ingredients).

Three delicious buns in one go, it wasn't stingy at all.

Hearing his wife's words, Zhou Qing Bai had a cold sweat 😓. Still, when he sent it over, he mentioned that the rabbit was sent by his wife's third brother.

Mother Zhou understood.

Once her youngest son went back, Mother Zhou said: "Last time I didn't say anything about Da Wa's Mother."

Father Zhou expressed: "Don't worry about that too much."

Mother Zhou gave no response and quickly went to warm the pancakes. Then they ate the braised rabbit meat with the pancakes. The two of them couldn't have enough, because the taste was so scrumptious.

"From what I see, old Fourth's side is doing pretty well. After such a busy year, I didn't see old Fourth become sapped. He was well-nourished by his wife." Father Zhou commented.

He really felt that Fourth's wife's culinary skills were top-notch, with no complaints at all.

From time to time, the meat dishes brought to them were all delectable. His son and grandsons were taken care of by her culinary, so how worst can they get?

"I didn't say she couldn't take care of old Fourth and his boys. It just too money consuming." Mother Zhou sighed.

In terms of the ability to take care of their men and children, no one in Zhoujia Village can compare with Fourth's wife. What's more, her old husband was right.

It seems that since old Fourth had retired until now, he apparently became healthier. Not a hint of weakness could be seen.

Same for Da Wa and his brothers. Which one of them wasn't energetic?

"While we can still work, let them gather some savings." Zhou Father stated.

Mother Zhou nodded and didn't say anything. Apparently satisfied, she decided to drop it and let Fourth's wife do as she likes. The future marriage money for Da Wa and his brothers, they'll secretly give it to them.

They can't possibly let three grandsons become a bachelor, right?

Unknown to Mother Zhou’s thoughts, Lin Qing He had a fulfilling dinner with Zhou Qing Bai and the boys.

A shrimp skin soup and cornmeal mantou. With this delicious rabbit meat, the family ate until their heart's content.

"Father, when are we going to catch the rabbit?" At the dinner table, Da Wa munched on the rabbit's head as he asked

"Where are you going on such a cold day?" Lin Qing He glared at him.

"There were chubby rabbits in the field during autumn harvest this year, but it ran too fast and Father didn't catch them," Er Wa mentioned.

There were rabbits popping up during the autumn harvest and these rabbits bounced around and got away really fast. Even Zhou Qing Bai hadn't caught one.

"Your father is exhausted to the bone during the harvest and you still want him to catch you a rabbit? Why don't you hunt one for your father to eat?" Lin Qing He directed to Er Wa.

"Aren't I still small? Once I grow up, I will definitely be able to catch it." Er Wa waffled.

"Then eat more and grow up quickly." Lin Qing He brushed off.

The wild rabbits were very agile. What's more, a wily rabbit had three burrows, so how can it be so easy to hunt? Each and every one of them were drained from the busy summer and autumn harvests.

Chances of catching one was low. And one needs to be extremely lucky to catch one.

Zhou Qing Bai calmly ate meat as he enjoyed the favoritism from his wife.

He went out the next day, but when he came back, his hands were empty. Rabbits were difficult to hunt.

Luck and strength can't be lacking.

With strength and no luck, it still won't do.

"Are you that bored on New Year's Eve? Does it feel great going up to the mountain and freeze yourself? Do we lack that bite of meat at home?" Lin Qing He nagged once he came back.

Despite what she said, she didn't omit a single drop of ginger soup for him to drink.

Today was the 30th of the twelfth lunar month. Everyone was separated this year, but they still adhered to tradition, have New Year's Eve dinner together.

This was the last day of '70.

As usual Lin Qing He brought two solid dishes, a stewed meat and starch noodles, and meatballs.

Two meat dishes were definitely passable.

Especially meatballs, it was very tasty. The children like Zhou Yang loved to eat it. They stabbed it with their chopstick and bite into it. Each of them munched away happily.

After the New Year’s Eve dinner, the women started chatting, while the things were handed over to Da Ni and Er Ni to clean up.

Second Sister-in-law didn't stay. She headed out at once.

Lin Qing He didn't fancy having her here After the last fight, she and Second Sister-in-law had bad blood. Second Sister-in-law didn't dare to speak crap but also no longer spoke to Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He simply ignored it.

"Just now, I noticed you have a bad appetite at dinner, what's wrong?" Lin Qing He asked Third Sister-in-law.

"This baby is a naughty one, so my reaction is a bit big." Third Sister-in-law felt helpless.

"Morning sickness?" Lin Qing He wondered.

"That's right. I heard it early in the morning." Eldest Sister-in-law nodded.

Lin Qing He thought that it must be difficult!

Even like this, Zhou Qing Bais still wanted her to give him another daughter. This unfeeling man.

Lin Qing He decided to not let Zhou Qing Bai get close to her body. He must wait until she buys condoms first, otherwise, she couldn't imagine what she'll be like when she's pregnant!

Chapter 101: Already pregnant

After nine, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought the kids home.

The boys were all hyper when playing games this year. Last year, San Wa didn't know how to play. This year, he tailed them and joined their games, so he was tired at the moment.

When they got home, they put them to bed at once.

After Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai finished cleaning themselves, they also went to bed on the Kang.

Zhou Qing Bai mentioned: "Mother just asked, why aren't you pregnant yet."

Listen to this. They all kept going on this non-stop this winter. She had already birth three sons, so why birth more ah? Was there an end to this topic?

"Third Sister-in-law has it rough with her pregnancy. I saw how uncomfortable she was with morning sickness." Lin Qing He said.

"Mother said you have a good physique. When pregnant with the boys, you had no reaction." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"Who can be sure. Third Sister-in-law had none with her previous two, but she experienced it this time." Lin Qing He retorted: "You want me to be like that?"

Naturally, Zhou Qing Bai didn't wish for it to happen to her. But why did he gets the feeling his wife didn't want to give him a baby?

"You can't be thinking that I don't want to give you a child." Lin Qing He said.

Even if she didn't want to give birth, she couldn't tell him.

"It's not the truth?" Zhou Qing Bai raised an eyebrow.

Sure enough, he thought so.

Lin Qing He raised her hand and touched his handsome face: "If I don't want to give you babies, then where did Da Wa and his brothers come from?"

Zhou Qing Bai said nothing.

"It was so fast before, but now you aren't getting pregnant," Zhou Qing Bai said and began to remove her clothes.

Lin Qing He quickly stopped him: "Don't do it tonight, I'm tired."

But it was impossible to rest. From nine o'clock, two people busied away until twelve o'clock.

"This is shooting a New Year's Eve firework." Lin Qing He remarked weakly.

Zhou Qing Bai kissed her face with a grin and said, "Wife, sleep ba."

Lin Qing He was able to see that this one really wanted her to have a daughter, but there was no daughter in the original book. She felt she couldn't get pregnant now and it was definitely because of the inviolable storyline.

She didn't want to have an accident, so she had to go to the hospital to get protection.

After all, according to his frequency, maybe he can break the original storyline?

On New Year's Day, Lin Qing He didn't sleep in too much since Third Brother Lin's family was coming. She got up at around eight o'clock.

Third Brother Lin and his wife came over at nine o'clock.

Initially, they planned to sit for a while and go, with no intention to stay for lunch. Somehow, they were made to stay for a meal.

On New Year, relatives comes to visit, so how can they go back on an empty stomach.

Witnessing Third Sister-in-law Lin's attitude, Lin Qing He didn't care about the past matter. She can't really let the Da Wa and his brothers have no uncle and aunt from her side, right?

So, she kept them for lunch.

Lunch was naturally a feast. In fact, it was eaten according to their family's standard but for Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin, it was extremely lavish.

It was also due to their visit that Lin Qing He found out. It turned out that because last year Third Sister-in-law Lin, who gave birth to her second daughter, didn’t even get an egg, so the couple separated from the family.

They were allocated a bit of money and some food. As anticipated, it wasn't enough to feed them.

"Now you see what kind of people that old couple from old Lin Family are," Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai after sending away Third Brother Lin's family.

She heard from her younger sister-in-law, this time, when the family broke up, they just got ten yuans and some food. It was obvious there wasn't sufficient food, so the family had to tighten their belts.

She didn't like to inquire about this. It was Third Sister-in-law Lin who brought it up when she helped out with the cooking.

Zhou Qing Bai gave no response, after all, they were his parents-in-law.

"Should we help out?" Zhou Qing Bai only asked this.

"No need. They didn't ask for it. Wait until they do and decide. What's more, our family doesn' have it easy either." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and said nothing.

At the beginning of the New Year, the family went to visit the old Zhou's house. She played cards with the sisters-in-law to pass the time, while the children ran off happily. Lin Qing He didn't intervene. After all, they were all old enough and the boys shouldn't be kept in restraint.

It was just San Wa, who was too young and couldn't be allowed to copy his brothers, so he was brought over to old Zhou's house.

Like this, New Year's Day passed.

The second day was the day when the married daughters return home.

Lin Qing He did not go out to especially wait for Zhou Xiao Mei today. However, against her expectation, Zhou Xiao Mei did not return. Instead, Su Da Lin came.

"Xiao Mei is... is pregnant. Her... her reaction is big, so I... I came alone... alone." Su Da Lin stuttered.

But his tone couldn't conceal his happiness and joy.

This older man had been single for so many years. Last year, he married his wife and this year, his wife was pregnant. It was the best moment in people's lives, right?

"That's wonderful. Brother-in-law, go back and tell her, we will go to see her in the city tomorrow." Lin Qing He was delighted for Zhou Xiao Mei and stated with a smile.

"Okay." Su Da Lin grinned in agreement.

Because Zhou Xiao Mei was alone at home and was pregnant as well, Su Da Lin left once he dropped the gifts of wine and sugar he brought with him.

Eldest Sister, Eldest Brother-in-law, Second Sister, and Second Brother-in-law also returned.

Eldest Sister, Zhou Xiao Juan, and Second Sister, Zhou Xiao Ju, were both older. And because they have been married long ago, Lin Qing He wasn't really familiar with them. It was superficial relationships.

Same for Third Sister-in-law.

Since Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law married in earlier, their relationship with these two sisters was relatively closer.

Lin Qing He just went through the motion and gave some subtle talks.

"This year, Fourth's wife acts more proper than the previous years." When Lin Qing He returned home, Eldest Sister said to Eldest Sister-in-law.

Eldest Sister-in-law replied: "Da Wa's mother is very pleasant now."

"What's pleasant? Eldest Sister, Second Sister, you don't know. Last time, I criticized her a little bit and she threw me to the ground." Second Sister-in-law snorted.

"What?" Both Sisters were taken aback.

"It was a long time ago. And Second's wife, we saw who moved their hand first at that time." Eldest Sister-in-law indifferently pointed out.

Third Sister-in-law smiled: "Father and Mother witnessed all it."

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law looked at each other, both of them saw a repulsion in each other's eyes. This Second's wife really knows how to find trouble when there's none and not even stopping on New Year's Day!

Second Sister-in-law rolled her eyes: "I wasn't pregnant at that time. If I was pregnant and she threw me that way, see if she would take responsibility!"

As soon as these words came out, Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law looked at her. Second Sister-in-law declared with slight proudness: "It's almost a month."

Yes, she was also pregnant.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law congratulated her.

Then there was no more because being pregnant was not a rare thing.

"It's really a joyous matter." Eldest Sister and Second Sister remarked with a smile to ease the atmosphere.

Chapter 102: Raising kids

Because they were married off, they can't really say anything about their maternal family's matter. They only come back a few times a year, so better to leave those disputes alone.

During lunch, they gathered together to eat. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took their boy back home for lunch and didn't join in.

As for Second Sister-in-law's pregnancy, Lin Qing He still had no idea.

On the third day, her whole family got ready and went straight to the county city to play.

They reached the county city at nine o'clock. The family wandered around the city first. Lin Qing He initially wanted to go to the hospital, but when Zhou Qing Bai asked her why she was going to the hospital, Lin Qing He looked at him with a worried look and said she was fine. In the end, Zhou Qing Bai dug out the truth, she was going to the hospital to buy condoms.

After Zhou Qing Bai asked what was condoms, his face was black.

"On New Year, don't be like this. We came out to have fun." Lin Qing He coaxed.

Only then, Zhou Qing Bai calmed his emotions. She still got reprimanded by his righteous words, saying that it was not good to go to the hospital during the New Year. He firmly disallowed her to go.

The family went to the shopping mall to get photographed. Because she still wanted to go to the hospital to buy that thing, Zhou Qing Bai's face was expressionless when it was his turn. No matter how Lin Qing He tried, she did not make him laugh.

The boys were ecstatic getting their picture taken. They wished that they could take a few more photos and take a few more cool poses.

Seeing that it was about done, they brought a basket of apples to see Zhou Xiao Mei.

Zhou Xiao Mei's complexion was excellent. Zhou Xiao Mei was delighted about her Fourth Brother's Family's visit.

Probably due to her pregnancy, her gaze tender at the sight of the boys' adorable appearance.

She expressed her feelings of hope with Lin Qing He.

"You and Brother-in-law are good-looking, so your children won't fare badly." Lin Qing He said, and then urged: "Starting now, eat more apples, understand? Don't eat too much, just eat one or two a day is enough. Also consume more of soybeans, sesame, peanuts, and the likes. Yesterday, when Brother-in-law came over, Mother gave him a lot of soybeans. Buy some pork, big bones, and the likes. It'll be great to stew them together and eat."

"He's preparing all of these for me." Zhou Xiao Mei abashedly responded.

Lin Qing He grinned: "Look, I'm right. He's a doting person. In his eyes, he can't see anyone except you."

Zhou Xiao Mei pursed her lips as she giggled. Her face radiated happiness.

"However, once your belly gets bigger this year, what will you do with your position in the factory?" Lin Qing He asked.

"At that time, I'll ask for leave. It's just the afterward, there'll be no one to look after the child. I want to send the baby back to let Mother help me care for it."

"Let Mother?" Lin Qing He froze: "Mother wants to work, she may not necessarily be free."

"How many work points can she earn when working? I have discussed with Da Lin. When the time comes, I will give Mother five yuans a month to help me look after it, which is much better than going to the field." Zhou Xiao Mei justified.

"This is a good idea." If it was five yuan a month at this time, it was certainly good.

After all, Zhou Xiao Mei's salary was only worth so much.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, if the child is left at home, do help out when you're free." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"I don't know how to look after kids." Lin Qing He froze for a moment. Why was she pulled in?

"Da Wa and his brothers are raised so wonderfully," Zhou Xiao Mei looked at her.

Lin Qing He twitched her mouth: "Did you forget the days they had when they were younger? That soft appearance, I get numb scalp at the sight of it. They all grow up by themselves, only then I can get hands-on. When they were younger, I simply dump them on the Kang."

Then Zhou Xiao Mei recalled it. In the past, her Fourth Sister-in-law was really like that. Because she had taken such great care of them now, she almost forgot that she previously didn't care about the boys.

"However, when the child grows up a bit, I will help take care of it. At what age, do you plan to put your kid at home for Mother to care?" Lin Qing He asked her.

"I asked the factory, the factory said at most two months' leave." Zhou Xiao Mei sighed.

"What did Brother-in-law say?" Lin Qing He asked again.

"Da Lin still wants me to stop going to work and watch the child at home. I'm unwilling to." Zhou Xiao Mei replied: "This work was what Fourth Sister-in-law helped me gain after a lot of effort. So many people want it but can't. So how could I bear to let go?"

"It's not a bad idea to give Mother five yuans a month to have her help you. What's more, Mother can't possibly mistreat her grandchild." Lin Qing He nodded.

She also didn't approve of giving up work, especially at this time, where employment was very rare. From the start, Zhou Xiao Mei was marrying above her station. With a career, Su Da Lin's Uncle's Family would highly look upon her. So to give up work for the child, even if it was significant, no one would care about this and she will be taken for granted in the future.

"You breastfeed for two months, and then give the baby to Mother home after two months." Lin Qing He suggested: "Third Sister-in-law is also pregnant. The timing is approximately the same, so at that time, you can give some rations."

"Third Sister-in-law is pregnant?" Zhou Xiao Mei didn't know this yet, her eyes brightened.

"Yeah, so I think it's perfect for you to send the child back. When Third Sister-in-law is in post-natal confinement, you will have to give her more meat and eggs so that she can have enough milk for two." Lin Qing He advised.

At this time, women didn't have enough to have breastmilk, let alone for two.

However, if Zhou Xiao Mei sent some more good stuff back, Third Sister-in-law would be more than willing to help her.

"I will." Zhou Xiao Mei was extremely overjoyed, she didn't expect such a coincidence. If this happens, it will be much easier.

Of course, they had lunch there. Su Da Lin cooked. He was now doing all the chores at home. He was delighted that Zhou Xiao Mei can take a few more bites, so how can he be willing to let her cook?

After lunch, the family went to watch the movie.

Zhou Xiao Mei expressed her envy.

"What is there to envy. Once the snow is gone in the spring, you will be able to go watch it at that time. It's also convenient. You don't have to travel so far as we do." Lin Qing He said.

Then the family bid goodbye.

"I told Fourth Sister-in-law, Fourth Sister-in-law also thought it was good to send the baby back to my mother. And my Third Sister-in-law is pregnant. Her date is similar to mine." Zhou Xiao Mei bubbly mentioned to Su Dalin.

Su Da Lin was also very delighted: "Then... Do we need to give money?"

"Give what money? When the time comes, it's enough to send more eggs and pork back." Zhou Xiao Mei waved her hand.

"Crucian carp... carp good for breastfeeding." Su Dalin said.

This is what he heard from his aunt.

As for his uncle and aunt, they weren't free, because they both have to work. Also, they have their own families, so they have no obligation to care for their children.

So they can only focus on old Zhou's side.

"En, when it's time to give birth, we'll send some crucian carp back." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

Because they solved the problem of the afterbirth, the husband and wife were a lot relaxed.

As for Lin Qing He, Zhou Qing Bai, and the boys, they entered the cinema. The family of five was in the midst of watching the movie.

Chapter 103: Determine to get a daughter

Last year the family watched "Large Chaos in the Sky", and this year they also watched a cartoon called "Little Tadpoles Looking for Mommy".

Both of these movies were attention-grabbing, even Lin Qing He was interested in watching, let alone the boys.

Zhou Qing Bai had no expression. Lin Qing He occasionally glanced at him. He felt it, then glanced back at her. His expression was bland.

Lin Qing He knew that this guy was holding a grudge against her.

"Whatever the matter, we can talk about it at home. For now, watch the movie and don't be angry." What else can Lin Qing He do? She can only hold his hand and whispered.

Zhou Qing Bai shot her an indifference glance before continuing to watch the movie.

After the movie, the gaze Da Wa had toward Lin Qing He had a little bit of watery.

Needless to say, Er Wa and San Wa. San Wa simply expressed it by wanting his mother to hug him, while Er Wa wanted his Mother's hand.

They didn’t want to be like the little tadpoles, who couldn't find their own mothers. It was so pitiful to search for so long.

Lin Qing He: "..." What was going on with each and every one of them?

In the end, San Wa was held by Zhou Qing Bai, while Lin Qing He held onto Da Wa's and Er Wa's hands. Together, they headed over to the restaurant. They bought apples again and then went home.

"Da Wa go to write a page of your afterthought." After arriving home, Lin Qing He sent Da Wa off with this.

"What afterthought?" Da Wa froze for a moment.

"It's your feelings and thoughts after watching today's movie." Lin Qing He clarified.

Actually, Da Wa did have quite a lot to express, so off he went. Er Wa piped up: "Mother, I also have afterthoughts."

"You still don't recognize many words, just use do it verbally." Lin Qing He nodded.

Er Wa voiced out his opinion: "When the little tadpoles were young, they didn't know what their mother looked like, so they misunderstood that the goldfish, crab, tortoise, and catfish were their own mothers. They looked different from their mothers. When they grew up, they became like their mothers, and they know who their mother was then."

"Wonderful." Lin Qing He affirmed.

Er Wa continued: "But we are different from frogs. They all look the same. We grow differently, so Mother, you can't abandon us, otherwise, you won't recognize us as your son once we grow up."

Taken aback, Lin Qing He looked at him: "When did I say I'll abandon you?"

"Mother never did. I was just saying." Er Wa said.

I'm afraid you weren't just mentioning it, more like hammering it into me.

Lin Qing He gave an unamused smile: "Zhou Er Wa, do you miss getting a beating?"

"Hee hee, I really like you." Er Wa hugged her legs as he spoke.

"Go and stay in your room." Lin Qing He didn't fall for it and sent him away.

Er Wa giggled back into his room. Lin Qing He came to the backyard. Zhou Qing Bai was taking care of the pigs in the backyard.

"Cough, Qing Bai, I will give you a hand." Lin Qing He dryly coughed and said.

Zhou Qing Bai just swept an indifferent glance at her and then continued to work on his own. Lin Qing He said in a hushed voice: "I say, that should be about it. If you keep giving me that attitude, I won't wait upon you."

Zhou Qing Bai still ignored her and continued to work away.

Lin Qing He harrumphed and turned back around. This obstinate ox really want to go head-on against her, let's see how long he can keep it up.

Zhou Qing Bai helplessly watched her back.

After going to bed at night, Lin Qing He ignored him, but that didn't stop Zhou Qing Bai at all. The two of them battled under the quilt hard and made a lot of movements.

"Father, Mother, what are you doing." Da Wa said in confusion.

Lin Qing He was startled, while Zhou Qing Bai ordered, "Continue to sleep."

Da Wa said: "Then you must be good, don't quarrel." After that, he went to bed.

Then Lin Qing He was taken advantage of by Zhou Qing Bai. Lin Qing He couldn't help but call out. Zhou Qing Bai laughed and Lin Qing He hit him: "Get off me."

Zhou Qing Bai turned deaf to words. At this moment, he just worked and did not speak.

Lin Qinghe didn't have time to care about other things anymore. When she got blown away, Zhou Qing Bai interrogated her: "You don't want to have a daughter?"

Lin Qing He really wanted to hit someone. Every time he pushed her up to the skies, he challenged her: "Zhou Qing Bai, are you still a man?"

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled, then gave her a wild storm.

Lin Qing He endured a lot when she received the rain against banana. She couldn't even utter a sound.

Everything calmed down, and Zhou Qingbai asked as his arms wrapped around her: "It'll be great to have a daughter."

Lin Qing He gasped for a while and then ordered him: "Quickly get off."

"It's good to block it in." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He blushed. Zhou Qing Bai kept hugging her: "Sleep."

I want to sleep, but how can I sleep with you like this!

"Everyone else wants a son. Why do you want a daughter? I saw my Third Sister-in-law (Lin)'s eyes lit up when she saw Da Wa and his brothers." Lin Qing He said.

When Third Sister-in-law Lin saw the boys on New Year's Day, her eyes were burning hot. Third Sister-in-law Lin had two daughters in a row.

The first one was all right. But when the second one was a daughter, she couldn't even have proper post-natal confinement.

Despite Father Lin and Mother Lin being ignorant, Third Sister-in-law Lin also wanted a son.

"Sons are alright, daughters are even better. A daughter like you, I will treasure her." Zhou Qing Bai kissed her and declared.

"It was said that the daughter is the lover from the last life. So you want the lover from the last life over me?" Lin Qing He questioned.

"Daughter is a daughter. You are you. Not the same." Zhou Qing Bai laughed before responding.

"If I am pregnant, then you cannot touch me for so long. Do you think you can bear it?" Lin Qing He sacrificed this killer move again.

As anticipated, Zhou Qing Bai hesitated for a while. But it was just a moment: "I should be able to bear it for a year. Before I came back, that was how it was."

"You slept on your own before you came back. Now you're home, you sleep with me every night. Do you think you can restrain yourself?" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

"I want a daughter." Zhou Qing Bai moved a little and stated with slight evasiveness.

This stubborn guy. Lin Qing He didn't know that he had this side of him. Lin Qing He pulled his face and said, "I want to see how thick your skin is."

"Wife, birth me one." Zhou Qing Bai pecked her and persisted.

Lin Qing He looked at him and turned her face: "Didn't I birth you three?"

Zhou Qing Bai knew that. But when she gave birth to the boys before, he didn't get to watch any of it. Mother Zhou watched the whole journey.

He would like to have another one with her. As long as it was one, it was enough.

"It's painful to give birth to a child. You stinky man, just care about himself. Do you know how much pain I was in?" Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai sighed helplessly. Then he remained unmoving on her body. As he said, he'll block it in.

Lin Qing He uttered: "Don't you know how heavy you are. Do you want to crush me to death?"

Zhou Qing Bai half supported himself up but showed his determination for a daughter with his actions.

Chapter 104: When did your Father hit me?

Lin Qing He decided to definitely go to the hospital by herself when she went to town to sell pork!

As for the present, she believed that there should be no problem. After all, she had no news after so long, right?

Or next time she should go to the hospital to check if she has any problems?

The next morning Lin Qing He slept in, all because Zhou Qing Bai, the wolf, was resting on her and started again.

So whatever blocking he said was an excuse.

Besides, she didn’t say she won’t give birth. What could she do if she couldn’t get pregnant?

The force of the storyline existed, so maybe it was because of this? Because these three villain sons had no sister in the novel.

The days in the first month were quite pleasant.

When Lin Qing He had nothing to do, she cooked up some treats for the boys, such as red bean mantou.

The red beans were soaked, then steamed with rock sugar, and crushed into a mud-like state. The red bean paste was stuffed into the mantou as the filling. This was the red bean mantou, which tastes especially delicious.

A hint of red bean sponge cake feel.

Lin Qing He quite liked it.

On the fifteenth of the first lunar month, they ate dumplings for the Lantern Festival. In addition, she made a southern-style glutinous balls

The glutinous balls with black sesame filling were also superb and yummy.

After the Lantern Festival was over, Lin Qing He came to the city on this day to dispose of the pork. She told Zhou Qing Bai that she had a meeting with Zhou Xiao Mei. Zhou Qing Bai did not stop her, so Lin Qing He came by herself. The boys were left to Zhou Qing Bai.

After she got rid of the pork, she headed to the hospital.

She came here to buy protections and have a bodycheck.

"You came ah. Why didn't you come to the reexamination I told you to have?" When she came over to find the gynecology director, the gynecology director asked her.

Lin Qing He froze for a moment. Looking at the gynecology director, the familiar face of the gynecology director appeared in her head.

She really knew this gynecology director.

"Was too busy, so I didn't have time to come." Lin Qing He held her composure and nodded as she spoke.

"There's no need to reexamination now. You should have recovered very well." The gynecology director judged her appearance and nodded.

"I almost forgot you, director. I had to inquire as I go. I didn't expect with so many people coming in and out of the hospital, the director still remembers me." Lin Qing He chuckled.

"I have worked for so many years and had only encountered you, who came to get ligation. What's more, such a beauty. How can I not remember you?" The director of gynecology laughed.

These words were like a frightening thunder striking in her mind and stunned her.

Immediately afterwards, the memory buried deep in the original owner emerged. There was no trigger point before, so she never knew that the original owner got ligation!

But Lin Qing He also recalled the original storyline. After the original owner ran away with Chen Shan, the scum man, she was got completely rejected and kicked away because she had nothing to give.

She didn't think much at the time. She also never thought that the original owner actually got ligation!

Triggered by the gynecology director, her memories of this emerged.

Because the original owner gave birth to three sons for old Zhou family, she felt secured and no longer wanted to have another baby. Speaking of this, her thoughts were really advanced, to even get herself ligated and be done with it.

But she went down the wrong path and received such an ending in the end.

But the point was, now that the original owner got ligation done, how can she tell Zhou Qing Bai? He longed for a daughter.

Knowing that she was ligated, she was cool with it. Now she didn’t even need a condom anymore. She won’t get pregnant again in this life.

Lin Qing He didn't stay long before she returned. Of course, she also bought some fabric before she went home. She planned to make new clothes for herself. Zhou Qing Bai also needed another set made. No need for the boys. Since the previous ones can be still worn as it was made bigger.

In the evening, Zhou Qing Bai wanted to do his homework again. Lin Qing He let him do it. In fact, she liked doing this kind of homework. Especially, her Qing Bai being so manly, it made her have an awareness as a woman.

Zhou Qing Bai was a little surprised. After it was over, he asked her, "Weren't you going to get that?"

"What is that?" Lin Qing He hadn't recovered yet.

"The thing you go to the hospital for." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He regained herself and smiled as she replied, "Didn't I say I went to see Xiao Mei? I said I won't get it, then I won't." She didn't need that thing anymore. If he got the ability to make her pregnant, she'll birth it for. She can keep to her words!

Seeing her like this, Zhou Qing Bai assumed she thought it. He was obviously pleased. Once pleased, he pulled her for another round.

The next day after he was busy, Lin Qing He's period came.

Zhou Qing Bai's complexion had Lin Qing He wanting to laugh when she saw it.

"Alright already. I promised that I'll give birth if I got pregnant, so don't go showing that face to me." Lin Qing He patted his face and stated.

Zhou Qing Bai couldn't understand it. It was so easy to get pregnant in the past. Those years when he came back, it added up to barely a month and she gave him three sons.

Now that he was home and was working so diligently every night, she wasn't pregnant.

Lin Qing He left him alone, and was finally able to take a rest. From the beginning of winter isolation, it seems that she can only rest for a few days once her period arrives?

The rest of the time, she had to do homework.

Lin Qing He was a bit embarrassed. She had no experience in her previous life. It was over-blessed to meet such a man in this life!

Was it to make up for not having any man in the past life?

Lin Qing He, whose mind filled with flowers, left it alone and went back to the room to make new clothes.

Da Wa saw it and gathered around, "Mother, are you making clothes for me?"

"Mother, I want it too," Er Wa piped.

"New clothes." San Wa also joined up.

Lin Qing He dismissively answered: "Off to one side. You got clothes, so why make it? I'm making it for myself. Your father also gets a set."

"Mother is being partial. Father gets it, we don't. We want it too!" Er Wa pestered.

"Me too." San Wa stuck closer and persisted.

"What want? That Gang Tie only has one set of clothes, unless like you, who wear two sets of clothes?" Lin Qing He said.

Gang Tie was Er Wa's friend.

Er Wa was angry, as was San Wa.

"Father beats you. Mother, do you have to make clothes for him?" Da Wa, who silent for a long time, spoke out shocking words.

Lin Qing He was taken aback for a moment and asked, "When did your Father hit me?"

"Don't hide it from me, Mother. I heard it Father hit you last night. You didn't dare to call out. I was too sleepy. I wanted to wake up, but I couldn't wake up," Da Wa said.

At once, Lin Qing He's face turned red. Zhou Qing Bai came in right at this time.

Immediately Er Wa swept a stern gaze at him: "Father, why did you hit my mother!"

Baffled, Zhou Qing Bai uttered: "When did I hit your mother?"

"You still want to weasel out of it. My Eldest Brother heard it. You hit last night and my mother didn't dare to cry out!" Er Wa cleverly displayed the logic clearly.

Chapter 105: I heard it with my own ears

"Father, don't think about finding excuses. I heard it with my own ears. There was one more time before that!" Da Wa also had a serious expression.

San Wa simply got off the Kang to grab onto Zhou Qing Bai's legs. He hit a few times with his utmost strength, and then turned to his mother: "Hit now, don't be angry."

Initially, Lin Qing He was mortified. Was there anything more embarrassing than their couple's homework being exposed by these little imps?

But seeing the three sons protecting her like this, she started to feel an ache from the heart. Then she was touched.

Lin Qing He went over to hug San Wa and gave Zhou Qing Bai a glance. Zhou Qing Bai had finally understood, he also wanted to laugh.

Da Wa woke up in the middle of the night before and he thought he had forgotten. Unexpectedly, he didn't.

He had overheard them last night too.

Lin Qing He didn't need him to speak, she explained to Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa, who was in her arms: "Your father didn't hit me."

"How is that possible? I won't hear it wrong." Da Wa didn't believe it.

At the time, he really wanted to get up and help his mother but he was powerless at a young age. He was just too sleepy and couldn't get up.

"Mother, you don't help Father cover it up. We won't forgive Father's crimes!" Er Wa, the kid, was still in the frontline.

"Hit back!" San Wa was in her arms, he waved a small baby fist in warning to his father.

"It's true. It wasn't your father beating me, it was Mother who had a nightmare." Lin Qing He said: "Mother had a nightmare and woken up Da Wa. You two little ones were still sleeping like a pig. Your father also woke up and he comforted me."

This explanation was very reliable.

Da Wa believed a little, while Er Wa was puzzled. "What is a nightmare?" He always slept till dawn. Besides going to pee in the middle of the night, he didn't dream.

Da Wa explained to him: "Nightmare is a bad dream."

"Have you ever dreamed of one, Eldest Brother?" Er Wa asked him.

"I have. I dreamed that my trotter was eaten by Gang Tie, whom you brought home. I was so angry, I kicked him into the water. Then I woke up in fright." Da Wa replied.

"Isn't that drowning?" Er Wa said with wide eyes.

"Complete nonsense. In the first month, not allowed to speak nonsense." Lin Qing He interjected.

But after such an interruption, the three brothers understood. It turned out that it wasn't Father hitting Mother, rather it was Mother getting nightmare and Father was comforting her.

"This is quite embarrassing. You are not allowed to go outside and speak of it, otherwise, if I catch a single word, all the snacks will be banned in the future. I can keep my words." Lin Qing He gave Da Wa and Er Wa a warning look.

Da Wa and Er Wa promised and it let her feel reassured. They definitely won't tell the story of Mother's crying from a nightmare and Father giving comfort.

"Seeing how good you are, I'll reward each of you with a new set of clothes." Lin Qing He stated.

"Hehe, is Mother bribing us?" Da Wa laughed.

Lin Qing He smiled with an itch of wanting to hit him. This kid knew to use the word bribe!

Like this, this matter was over.

While the children were out playing, Lin Qing He warned Zhou Qing Bai: "You do that next time, you go sleep by yourself!"

"You also like it." Zhou Qing Bai said honestly.

When she was hugging him, it was so tight. She also enthusiastically cooperated with him, as if she wanted to squeeze him dry.

Lin Qing He blushed: "Not allowed in the future."

Zhou Qing Bai turned his attention to the clothes in her hand: "You can make yours and the children. I have enough."

"Still need to make a spare set for you to change into," Lin Qing He said.

Because of having an income from the pork, she did not want her family to suffer any grievance at all.

After one month, her income from pork was more than Su Da Lin's as the pork price in the black market had risen. The price had increased by nearly two dimes per pound.

And starting from this year, she planned to buy some additional grains with the team during the food distribution and bring it over to the black market to earn the price difference.

The profit from this was a considerable amount. One time profit was enough to earn two or three months' wages.

With the space in her hand, she was really adept when it comes to doing this business.

Lin Qing He brought the clothes over to the old Zhou's house to process them on the sewing machine. Then she chatted with Third Sister-in-law about Zhou Xiao Mei's plan to take the child home for Mother Zhou to raise.

"Xiao Mei said that when Third Sister-in-law is on your post-natal confinement, she could send you some beneficial items for post-natal confinement. She hoped that when the child is sent back, you would help her breastfeed her child." Lin Qing He explained to Third Sister-in-law.

Third Sister-in-law had no objection, and as expected, she was delighted to. She lowered her voice and said, "What about Second Sister-in-law?"

"What does it have to do with her?" Lin Qing He halted.

She didn't still hear the news that Second Sister-in-law was pregnant. It was still very cold in this first month, she was basically at home. At most, she would chatter with the neighbor, Mrs. Huang or head over to Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi's place. Since Second Sister-in-law was at old Zhou's house, she rarely came over, so she was clueless.

Seeing that she didn't know yet, Third Sister-in-law told her.

Lin Qing He's mouth twitched at the corner. She was really speechless, they were really all about getting pregnant together.

"She is she, you are you. When Xiao Mei married out, she wasn't willing to gift a single peanut. Xiao Mei will not hand this matter to her." Lin Qing He said, and then looked at Third Sister-in-law: "What does Third Sister-in-law think?" "

"If you go to the county city next time, tell sister that I'll take care of this matter." Third Sister-in-law grinned.

As for saying that Second Sister-in-law's inconsiderate behavior caused her unable to participate in Sister's matter. She and Second Sister-in-law had barely passable relationship on the surface, but to say deep connection, there were none.

So how could she give up such comfortable post-natal confinement treatment for Second Sister-in-law?

It must be known that she had given birth to Wu Ni before and Zhou Dong Dong, the son was not born yet, Second Sister-in-law had privately and openly had a go at her. She treated her as if she could never give birth again.

It must be mentioned, there was no injustice between the two sisters-in-law, just some resentment.

But in the end, they were all under one roof, so some things had to be tolerated. However, it was impossible to give up the things that sister Zhou Xiao Mei offered for her post-natal confinement in exchange for caring about Second Sister-in-law's feelings.

Lin Qing He beamed and agreed.

"How is Da Wa's studies?" Third Sister-in-law asked.

"Not bad at all. Every time he brings back a hundred points. He had learned and memorized the second grade in advance and plans to go to the third grade next year." Lin Qing He said.

"Entering third grade at such a young age?" Third Sister-in-law was in astonishment: "Will he get bullied?"

"It'll be good if he doesn't bully people." Lin Qing He chuckled.

Da Wa was pretty big, even though he was seven years old, as she and Zhou Qing Bai weren't short. Zhou Qing Bai was over one meter eighty-five. She was about one meter sixty-seventy. Da Wa inherited their genes, so he was currently comparable to the average nine years older. He got some strength. He got into fights quite a lot and didn't suffer at all.

Chapter 106: All go to study

However, under Lin Qing He's teaching, Da Wa didn't get into brawls much. She pretended to not know about the occasional private fights. Boys, they must fight when they were young, as it was very beneficial to their physical and mental health.

She can't be too strict.

Da Wa was naturally bold and had excellent grades, so he can easier make friends.

Third Sister-in-law expressed: "I also want to send Wu Ni to school."

"Then do it." Lin Qing He stared at her with slight bewilderment and then responded.

None of the girls in old Zhou family studied. Eldest Sister-in-law's three girls, Second Sister-in-law's two daughters, and Third Sister-in-law's Wu Ni never been to school.

It wasn’t her child and not her responsibility. It would be great if she could manage her boys well, so naturally, she wouldn't speak out.

To her surprise, Third Sister-in-law brought this up to her. So she gave a positive answer.

"You also thinks it's good?" Third Sister-in-law looked at her.

"Of course it’s better to study. People who read books will be smart and get infinite possibilities in the future. If not, they will spend their entire life in the field, and even entering a city will become a luxury. Let's not talk about other things. In the beginning, when old Zhou Family chose me not only for my looks but also because they heard that I have studied before and recognized words." Lin Qing He said.

Third Sister-in-law asked, "How much is a semester fee?"

"It's not expensive, just a few yuans. You and Third Brother can afford it. Let Wu Ni go to school. After she grows up, she will definitely appreciate you." Lin Qing He said.

"It's not necessary to be grateful, as long as she will do fine is enough." Third Sister-in-law smiled.

Lin Qing He nodded. Parents' hearts were like this, they hoped for the best for the children, except for Father Lin and Mother Lin.

Third Sister-in-law decided to let Wu Ni go to school.

Wu Ni was overjoyed to hear the news. Wu Ni can go to school but for the other Ni girls, they weren't so lucky.

However, Second Sister-in-law's Zhou San Ni had her thoughts. But as soon it was expressed, it was suppressed by Second Sister-in-law: "What studying? Is that useful? Do you not see those educated youth in the village? Aren't they still coming to the countryside to farm?"

In one sentence, it shut Zhou San Ni's mouth.

Second Sister-in-law also complained to Second Brother: "Fourth's wife is rich, and Third's wife is following her suit. What are they doing?"

Second Brother gave his honest opinion: "It's not like we don't have money. We can send San Ni and Liu Ni to school for a few years."

Although studying was really useless, but it still good to study, at least they can recognize words.

"I'm not letting one go and you want two to go. Do you think your family's money is blown by the wind? How many girls are studying in the whole village?" Second Sister uttered in ire.

At the end of last year, every family got a share of some money after the family separation. This money was firmly held by Second Sister-in-law and she would never take it out.

Used for her daughter's education? It was a waste of money. She also might not plan to send her son to school!

Second Brother didn't say anything.

Eldest Sister-in-law privately seek out Third Sister-in-law to ask why she suddenly wanted to send Wu Ni to school?

"Well, I saw Da Wa's mother is still reading and studying at home and felt it's good for girls to study and be able to recognize words?"

She must admit that she was undoubtedly envious when she saw Fourth's wife writing so well and can read so many books.

So when she heard about Da Wa's school progress, her mind spun. Before the family wasn't divided, so she didn't speak out. Now they had separated, she held the decision, so she wanted to send her daughter to school.

"Is it that wonderful to study?" Eldest Sister-in-law was puzzled.

"I don't know. I did ask Da Wa's mother. Da Wa's mother told me that going to school and being able to recognize words make it easier to find a good marriage in the future." Third Sister-in-law grinned.

These words gained Eldest Sister-in-law's approval. Her eldest daughter wasn't young. If she said that she had studied when seeking marriage, then her in-law would respect her more.

"Then I will send Da Ni, Er Ni, and Si Ni to study together for a bit?" Eldest Sister-in-law hesitantly expressed.

"Ask Da Wa's mother." Sister-in-law on Wednesday couldn't explain, so she could only suggest this.

Eldest Sister-in-law also felt that Lin Qing He was very knowledgeable, so when Lin Qing He came over the next day to use the sewing machine again, she brought this up to her.

Lin Qing He smiled: "It's definitely good to send the girls to school. But how many years do you plan to let them study?"

"Enough to recognize words." Eldest Sister-in-law answered.

"Then go. Two or three years should be sufficient. If they work harder, they can also handle the house chores." Lin Qing He said.

"Da Wa's Mother, you approve as well?" Eldest Sister-in-law smiled in response.

"Whether I agree or not, it's not important. The main point is how you think, Eldest Sister-in-law. Personally, I support letting the girls study and recognize the words. At that time, we didn't have the condition to. Now you are all separated, you’re the master of your own family.” This last sentence was spoken a little softer, as it can’t be freely expressed.

Eldest Sister-in-law nodded her head. Ain't that right?

In the past, they were happy that they were able to eat one bite more. They never thought about studying before. But now they were in a lot better condition, at least they can study a bit?

"Da Ni isn't young. She is a cultured person once she enters school. People, who aren't well off, will not dare to come and mention marriage." Lin Qing He said.

Eldest Sister-in-law nodded.

Then she decided to let all three daughters go to school, but they still had to help with the work like getting more pigweeds for work points

Zhou Er Ni and Zhou Si Ni was delighted, while Zhou Da Ni hesitated: "Mother, will I too old at this age?"

"What old? You're only 14 years old. Go study for two years." Eldest Sister-in-law stated.

After studying for two years, she can then stay at home for another four or five years. At that time, it was just right to get married.

So when the new semester began, Da Wa took his sisters to school and paid for tuition. Zhou Qing Bai also came along.

Because a parent's presence was required to help Da Wa handle the matter of skipping into third grade.

Da Wa's skipping grade cause a small sensation. What? Zhou Qing Bai's eldest son can study? Not only did he study at a young age, but he can also still skip to the third grade.

Zhou Da Wa was especially proud of this.

Lin Qing He poured cold water on him: "Be proud then. This time, you are able to pass. But if you can't study well in the third grade, how many people envy you now is how many people will laugh at you in the future."

"My study won't go terrible!" Da Wa went to memorize the text.

After memorizing, he came to Lin Qing He to get her to check him. Had to say, this kid had an excellent memory. He could memorize a text after reading it four or five times.

Worthy of being the future villain.

After finishing reciting the text, he did his math and then ran out to play.

Lin Qing He left him be. Before he headed out, she stuffed a red date mantou to him to let him fill his stomach.

"Mother, when can I go to school?" Er Wa sighed as he munched on the red date mantou.

"Next year. You can learn with your elder brother first this year. If you don't understand, ask him. Maybe, you can enter second grade directly." Lin Qing He knew that none of these three sons were easy to fool, so she could only seriously answered.

"Alright!" Zhou Er Wa's eyes lit up.

Chapter 107: Unvirtuous

As expected, this move of old Zhou family caused a stir within the village.

What?

People had already become accustomed to Lin Qing He's spendthrifty ways. If one day she doesn't, only then would they be shocked.

However, it was Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou and Third Sister-in-law Zhou. What was going on?

They couldn't get the head around it, especially Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou. She actually sent all three daughters to school?

Let alone other people, even Mother Zhou was slightly stunned when she found out.

She didn't say anything though. After all, they had separated now and each go their own way. If she sticks in, she'll be looking for disdain

She just grumbled to Father Zhou in private.

Father Zhou was also quite puzzled, but he didn't pay too much heed to it: "Since they're living on their own, then leave them be. It's not like they don't know what they're doing."

"Girls, what's the point of them studying?" Mother Zhou muttered.

What's more three of them in one go, what were they thinking?

"Didn't Xiao Mei study too?" Father Zhou raised his eyelids and pointed out.

Mother Zhou said nothing.

If their youngest daughter hadn't been to school, then she wouldn't be able to have the chance to get the interview for the job.

But no matter what the outsiders thought, the matter of old Zhou family's girls going to school was settled.

Zhou Da Wa had received great dependence from his sisters for a while because the girls didn't understand a lot. They needed to be taught by Da Wa. However, Da Wa was mischievous. He wasn't home most of the time, especially now that it was spring. There was no short of him climbing trees and stealing from birds and the likes.

Last time, he brought back a nest of bird eggs and asked Lin Qing He to cook it for him. Lin Qing He tossed it into the congee and it was especially delicious.

Who hadn't done these things when they were a child? So Lin Qing He didn't stop him.

Then Da Wa brought back a few small birds to be raised. Lin Qing He left him be and let him raised them.

Also Er Wa and San Wa, they obviously took a liking to it.

Therefore, when the girls came to the house to find Da Wa with questions about their homework and Da Wa wasn't home, Lin Qing He would generally teach them.

Only then, these girls knew that their fourth aunt was so great!

No wonder she did a good job in raising Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa!

Among Da Ni, Er Ni, Wu Ni, Si Ni, there was also San Ni.

San Ni was Second Sister-in-law's eldest daughter. Despite having a bad relationship with Second Sister-in-law, Lin Qing He won't pass her anger to San Ni as one generation's matter was one generation.

San Ni wanted to go to school, but her mother refused to let her go, so she asked Da Ni and the girls what they learned. She had a good relationship with Da Ni and her sisters. San Ni's temperament was like her father, Second Brother Zhou, a likable person.

Her sister, Liu Ni, was like the exact copy of Second Sister-in-law.

When San Ni tagged along, Lin Qing He would teach her too, giving her the same treatment as the other girls.

As the sisters studied in the hall, Lin Qing He boiled the pre-soaked red beans, peanuts, dried longan, wolfberry and red dates.

For the finishing touch, she put a few lumps of this era's brown sugar.

Because the girls came over, she made a little bit more. She only soaked that much red beans, so she increased the rest.

After it was cooked, she gave the girls one bowl each.

"Fourth Aunt, there's no need." Zhou Da Ni quickly shook her head.

Er Ni and San Ni quickly followed suit. Si Ni and Wu Ni were still too young. Looking at the red soup in the bowl emitting sweet fragrance, they drooled.

"Each person only gets one bowl. Any more, there's none. Drink it. This is beneficial to the girl." Lin Qing He said.

She only made this two or three times a month. Of course, Zhou Qing Bai and the boys get their servings too. Since this was mainly for relieving chill and supplement blood, it was great for women and girls.

The girls looked at each other and then thanked their aunt.

Lin Qing He drank with them. After drinking, she asked them what they didn't understand before explaining it to them one by one. With this, she sent them back home to study.

However, Da Ni insisted on washing all the bowls they had used before leaving.

Lin Qing He was quite satisfied. It was indeed a daughter who was taught by Eldest Sister-in-law. More importantly, she put in effort into studying, even though she suffered this era's hardship.

If this was the later generation, the parents would certainly dote them more. If they wanted to study, they have to offer it.

Da Ni and the girls left and the boys came back not long later. The brothers played till they were dirty all over. The eldest two were a little worried about being scolded, while the San Wa, the youngest stood upright.

Once he came back, he wanted to come over and hug Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He immediately ordered: "Hold it right there!"

"Mother, I miss you." San Wa stared at her.

Lin Qing He snorted: "Don't think this will work. You went overboard when playing!"

San Wa stood still and gazed at her with grievance. Lin Qing He swept her eyes to Da Wa and Er Wa: "Go bring your brother over to wash hands!"

Da Wa and Er Wa took San Wa away to wash their hands. After washing, Lin Qing He sent them to scoop sweet soup and drink it.

"Mother, do you want to drink?" Da Wa asked.

"I drank already. Your father hasn't drank it yet." Lin Qing He said as she sewed the sole of the shoe without lifting her head.

"Then I'll leave some for Father." After Da Wa finished, he covered the pot and drank it with his two younger brothers.

This wasn't a rare treat at home. They had drank it before. Even San Wa knew to spit out the seeds, without Lin Qing He's reminder.

After the brothers finished eating, Lin Qing He had already scooped the water into the pot. So she sent the boys to heat water and bath.

The brothers got so dirty from playing, they must wash up.

As for making a seven-year-old Da Wa do this, Lin Qing He displayed no burden at all.

Wasn't the son born to be ordered around? It wasn't like she'll pamper him.

"Heat the water for a bath now? Mother, do you need to cook first?" Da Wa asked.

"We're eating dumpling soup tonight. It'll be quick. You can wash up first and we'll see," replied Lin Qing He.

Da Wa started to heat water. Er Wa assisted, while San Wa went to the backyard to watch pigs and chickens with Fei Ying.

Once the water was ready, Lin Qing He came over and scooped it. They were still young, so it was better if she scooped the hot water

They bathed in a large basin. A wooden one. One pot was enough for the three brothers.

As they were too dirty, she let Da Wa wash first, and then she washed the Er Wa and San Wa. Da Wa didn't need her anymore, saying that he has grown up.

Lin Qing He respected him and let him do it.

Even taking a bath, he won't settle down. While taking a bath, he messed around with Er Wa and San Wa. After one bath, Er Wa and San Wa were soaked.

After cleaning up the three boys, Lin Qing He continued to stitch the soles and waited for Zhou Qing Bai to get off work.

It was the season of busy spring sowing now, and Zhou Qing Bai was back from work at almost six o'clock.

But even so, he still had to work when he returned home. For example, he had to wash the naughty sons' clothes, as well as the matter of pigsty and chickenpen in the backyard.

Lin Qing He would only be considerate when it was the summer harvest and autumn harvest. The rest of the time, he can handle it.

She was that unvirtuous.

Chapter 108: Ungrateful

Lin Qing He saw it was almost time when she was sewing the sole, so she then worked on rolling the dough and wrap up the dumpling filling.

Her dumplings were thin skin and bountiful filling. The fillings were minced pork belly and celery, which made it simple celery and pork dumpling.

Still, the whole family loved it, especially the flavorful celery.

Sure enough, once she made the dumplings, Zhou Qing Bai arrived home. Lin Qing He spoke out: "The water is ready for you. Wash your face and hand and prepare to eat dumplings."

Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged her words.

Da Wa was doing homework, while Er Wa and San Wa were all writing and drawing on the table.

"Father, there is sweet soup in the pot," Er Wa mentioned.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

After washing his face and hands, he felt he was a whole lot refreshed. Lin Qing He stated: "Drink that soup later at night. You need to eat the main meal."

The dumplings were quick to cook. Lin Qing He brought it out a short time later. One bowl for each person. The bowl for Zhou Qing Bai was enormous, while Lin Qing He and the three sons had small bowls. Zhou Qing Bai's intake was about the total of the mother and sons' intake.

Of course, this was temporary.

After a few more years, the house will be eaten until empty.

At first, Zhou Qing Bai thought that his wife was letting him have more, but now he understood that his wife's appetite wasn't big. If she ate a tiny bit more, she'll grumble about losing weight...

This had Zhou Qing Bai feeling helpless. She was obviously very thin. He preferred her to be slightly fatter. However, she doesn't want to, saying that she'll lose her flair when fat.

So Zhou Qing Bai let do as she likes now.

After dinner, Lin Qing He relaxed for a while before taking a shower.

As for the dishes, that was Da Wa's responsibilities. The cleaning in the yard was Er Wa's task. The work in the backyard was Zhou Qing Bai's job. She and San Wa were responsible for enjoying themselves.

After taking a bath, she washed her clothes while she was at it. Her clothes don't need to be washed by Zhou Qing Bai, who doesn't know how to control his strength. Doing it herself was quite swift, taking less than three minutes.

After she finished washing, Zhou Qing Bai had cleaned up the backyard. He then went to take a bath and washed his own clothes and the kids' clothes.

After finishing these things, it was only a little after seven.

"There are two more chicks in the chicken pen?" Zhou Qing Bai asked his wife.

"Perfectly timed to raise until summer harvest and kill it to nourish your body." Lin Qing He was still working on the soles as she replied.

She felt that she was really thoughtful. In the past, she never thought she would do these things, but now she was making clothes and shoes. She felt like she was a truly attentive woman.

Zhou Qing Bai's expression softened.

"I don't know what I owe you, father and sons, in the last few lives to serve you as a cow and horse in this life." Lin Qing He grumbled bitterly. Then she asked Zhou Qing Bai to lift his feet and compared it before she busied away.

"I know you worked hard," Zhou Qing Bai gazed at her.

Lin Qing He raised her eyes and looked at him: "Outsiders say I'm a splurger, not only do I ruin the family, but also ignorant in the way of life and ruining you. You're out of luck when you married me. I married you due to my last life's buildup."

Zhou Qing Bai's eyes twinkled with humor: "The words outside can't be treated as truth."

Lin Qing He sighed softly: "I can only treat it as nothing, otherwise should I take it to heart?"

When sleeping at night, Zhou Qing Bai seriously doted on his wife.

Lin Qing He was held in his embrace, and she enjoyed the moment. As did Zhou Qing Bai.

"If you are bored at home, take Er Wa and San Wa to watch movies." Zhou Qing Bai suggested.

"Watching movies isn't necessary. Da Wa will nag when find out. I'm going to take the boys to go shopping in the city tomorrow." Lin Qing He responded.

"Buy whatever you want to eat." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He expressed her acknowledgment.

The couple slept in a huddle. Lin Qing He wanted to stay away from him because she couldn't stand the heat. But she was caught by him and couldn't sleep as she wished.

The next day, Da Wa was off to school, while Zhou Qing Bai went to work. Lin Qing He left Fei Ying to guard the house and locked the door before she took Er Wa and San Wa out.

As for the pigs at home, they had already been fed. It was no problem to come back later and feed them later.

Dressing so stylishly, she went out with her two sons. At first glance, one can tell she was going to the city.

"Look at how she acts. Everyone is working, and it's only her riding the bike like the city folks. If one didn't know, they would think she is going to work!" Wang Ling, who had irked by Lin Qing He last time, sneered.

Second Sister-in-law also carried a sneer: "There's no money left at home, and she still dares to splurge so much. Let's see how her three sons will marry his wife in the future!"

Her belly was pretty big, but still, she had to work, no? But Lin Qing He doesn't need to. She doesn't need to do anything and be idle at home all day long!

"How do you know that there's no money? From what I see, there's still lots, otherwise, would she dare to act like this?" Wang Ling said.

"How much is enough for her to spend like this? I heard that she cut ties with her maternal family. Apparently, she returned to her maternal family to borrow money, but her maternal family did not lend it."

"Cut ties?" Wang Ling uttered in bewilderment: "Didn't they say they have a disagreement?"

"That's what they tell the outsiders. The money hadn't been borrowed and she hadn't returned to her maternal home for two years."

"If there's no money and she dares to live like this. Do her three sons still need to marry a wife or not? It's not the same as before, the ladies marry as long as they have a meal." Wang Ling said.

"Who would bother with her." Second Sister-in-law snorted.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had also come to work. Both of them were behind. They didn't know what they said as they were a distance away but knew it was definitely about Da Wa's Mother.

"Da Ni came back yesterday and said that her fourth aunt invited the girls to drink a sweet tonic soup, and San Ni also had a share," Eldest Sister-in-law said.

It wasn't just Zhou Da Ni, who mentioned it on return, Zhou Wu Ni had done the same with Third Sister-in-law.

"This is being ungrateful." Third Sister-in-law curled her lips.

Her daughter came back and said that the sweet soup contains red dates, red beans, goji berries, dried longan, and peanuts. What's more, it was cooked in brown sugar. So sweet and flavorful, it was especially delicious.

Da Wa's mother didn't mind so much and gave San Ni a bowl. San Ni was a sensible person, so she would definitely say it when she went back.

"I don't understand, what does she hope to achieve by doing this?" Eldest Sister-in-law voiced out.

Third Sister-in-law laughed: "Who knows."

Back to Lin Qing He's side. She came to the county city to sell the pork. It had accumulated for a while, so there was a lot.

After getting rid of it, Lin Qing He took her two sons to the mall. She bought some school supplies for Da Wa, a few children's books for Er Wa, and some glass marbles for San Wa. The little ones were delighted.

Er Wa, who received the children's book, was so ecstatic that he was attached to it at once.

"If your elder brother wants to see it, you have to lend it to him. You can't hoard it." Lin Qing He stated.

"Yes." Er Wa happily agreed.

Lin Qing He took the two of them to wander around again. As she pondered about what else they need to add at home, she bought it and then went home.

Chapter 109: Spring pancakes

It was only ten o'clock when the mother and sons brought these things home.

"Mother, I'm hungry," said San Wa as he held onto his mother's legs.

"Er Wa, go and make your brother some malted milk." Lin Qing He ordered.

"I want it too." Er Wa declared.

"Then make two glasses." Lin Qing He nodded.

Er Wa went to make the malted milk. San Wa happily tailed his second brother.

Lin Qing He started to cook pig food.

The two pigs that were brought back last winter were hungry at this moment in the backyard.

After the pig food was cooked, Lin Qing He scooped it and feed it to the pig. She had also scooped some for the chicken. There were two additional ones in the chicken pen. They were intended for Zhou Qing Bai. If he didn't eat well in the summer harvest, it'll be really unbearable.

After finishing feeding the pigs and chickens, Lin Qing He started to make the dough swiftly. She planned to make spring pancakes for lunch.

Spring pancakes were perfect for spring days.

As the dough rested, she scrubbed the pot again and then went to the backyard to cut a handful of tender leeks. She shredded the potatoes and chopped the onions as preparation.

She took out some pork from the space, cut it into shred, and fried five eggs. After all these ingredients were prepared, the dough was ready.

Lin Qing He began to knead and roll the dough again.

Once she made the whole family's share, Zhou Da Wa happened to come back from school.

"Mother, you bought glass marbles and children's books for them. What did you buy for me?" Zhou Da Wa put down his schoolbag and came over.

"I bought school supplies for you. It's on your Kang. Didn't you see them?" Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll.

"Mother, did you buy me something else?" Of course, Zhou Da Wa saw it, but that was not what he wanted.

"Other? I did want to buy it for you, but I didn't bring enough money this time." Lin Qing He responded.

"Don't coax me, Mother." Zhou Da Wa didn't believe it.

"Then you treat it as me coaxing you." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

"Mother." Zhou Da Wa began to be discontent.

Lin Qing He laughed: "Do you want a football?"

"Football?" Zhou Da Wa's eyes widened.

"That's right. However, it's not cheap, more than twenty yuans for a football." Lin Qing He said.

At this time, football was more than twenty yuans. It was really dear.

What Lin Qing He saw at the shopping mall was brand new and it never came in stock before.

As for not bringing enough money, that was impossible. She collected all the money and coupons in the space. She just wanted to leave Da Wa hanging for a bit.

"More than twenty yuans?" Although Zhou Da Wa was pleasantly surprised, he was immediately stunned. In his view, over twenty yuan was a lot.

"How much money did you save with Er Wa? Bring it over to me, I'll join the fund to see if it's enough." Lin Qing He began to peel the skin and said.

"We just saved a yuan." Zhou Da Wa stated.

"One yuan is also money." Lin Qing He smiled: "Go ask Er Wa about that football, he also saw it."

Zhou Da Wa came over and asked Er Wa. Er Wa said, "What do you want to do with that? It's for kicking. Eldest Brother, come and read the children's book with me. It's interesting."

"I want it," Zhou Da Wa persisted.

"Then you pester Mother and let her buy it for you," Er Wa said without looking up.

"Mother told me to come and get the money." Zhou Da Wa said, "Go take the money out."

The money they got from selling toothpaste tube was collected by Er Wa. Their toothpaste was used up quite quickly because they have to brush their teeth day and night. The toothpaste tube was the two brothers' source of income.

For the time being, San Wa didn't know what the money was, so he didn't join them.

Toothpaste tubes were actually exchanged for sugar, but sugar wasn't something rare for both of them. It was available at home, no matter whether it was brown sugar, rock sugar, white sugar or milk candy, or even malted candy. So it wasn't like they never had it before.

So the brothers settled on exchanging for money.

Bit by bit, they saved a yuan.

Of course, it was occasionally used to buy things to eat, otherwise, there would have been more.

"What's our money enough for?" Er Wa came to a halt and said.

"Less talking. Just take the money out quickly." Zhou Da Wa urged.

Er Wa went to get the money. It was placed in a box. He came over with his eldest brother to find their mother.

"Mother, are you going to buy us football?" Er Wa directly asked.

"Yes, that's why your money is taken out to pool in together." Lin Qing He nodded.

"But this is what we saved after great length and it's not much. Mother, you buy it for us," said Er Wa.

"My money is also earned by your father after all that hard work. What's more, I have to buy you this and that. This time, I also made new clothes for you." Lin Qing He clarified.

Er Wa hugged the box, sighed halfway through it, and handed it to her before saying: "Mother, take it. You must buy a good one for us."

"OK." Lin Qing He dipped her head and promised them to buy it next time.

"I will go with you next time," Zhou Da Wa quickly declared.

"Don't you need to go to school? And I can't take all three of you. Not possible." Lin Qing He refused.

Zhou Da Wa said: "But they can go."

"They are still small, while you are all grown-up. Apart from your Father, you are the biggest man in the family." Lin Qing He held one of his hands.

Zhou Da Wa was slightly satisfied, so he didn't fuss with his mother: "Mother, what shall we eat for lunch?"

"Spring pancake." Lin Qing He replied: "Go and see if your father has come back."

Zhou Da Wa headed out to check.

Then he came back with his father.

"The water is scooped out for you, go wash and prepare to eat." Lin Qing He directed to him.

Seeing the fatigue between his eyebrows, Lin Qing He was also a little bit distressed. But there was no other way. Making some delicious treats for him and keeping the house in order, was also a kind of comfort.

Naturally, it was needless to say how Lin Qing He's culinary skill was. She had finished making the spring pancakes, just needed to wash hands and eat them.

"Mother, this sauce is really delicious." Zhou Da Wa uttered.

"Sweet and sour." Er Wa also agreed.

"Yummy." This was San Wa's evaluation.

Lin Qing He was also slightly satisfied. It was tomato sauce. She made it herself with tomatoes from the backyard. She made it last year. She had put it in her space and there was no problem. Taking it out now, it was still tasty.

"Is it not to your taste?" Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai.

"It's delicious." Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her. In the food department, his wife didn't need him to cut in.

"I will make more chili sauce for you this year. You might not be used to eating this sweet and sour tomato sauce. Chili sauce is perfect for you." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Go rest after eating." Lin Qing He urged.

It was indeed very tiring now that it was the spring plowing period. Even if Zhou Qing Bai was physically strenuous, after all the whole morning work, it was impossible to say it wasn't exhausting.

So after he finished the spring pancake, he went to rest first. After all, he'll continue to work away in the afternoon.

Chapter 110: Having steamed sponge cake

Zhou Qing Bai was resting next door, while Lin Qing He was in the children's room.

If she headed over, he would not rest at all and would accompany her. So she simply decided to not enter and not disturb him.

"Well done on this question. But there is a second way of solving the problem." Lin Qing He gave the question and checked the results of Da Wa's work again.

"Let me think." Zhou Da Wa took it back and started to ponder on the second method.

She had to say, this kid was smart, curious, and attentive. Not one bit afraid of being bold, but know to careful when he should be careful.

After thinking about it for a while, he came up with it, and then implemented it for his mother to see.

Lin Qing He was quite satisfied and said: "Now write a essay with the sun as the topic."

"Sun?" Zhou Da Wa paused, and then nodded to say that he understood: "What's the word count?"

"Minimum of three hundred characters, but you can write as much as you can. If you write more, I have a reward." Lin Qing He challenged as she raised her eyebrows.

"What's the reward?" Zhou Da Wa asked.

"You can suggest what you want to eat and I'll do my best to make it for you." Lin Qing He stated.

"I want to eat steamed red date sponge cake!" Zhou Da Wa declared.

"No problem." Lin Qing He frankly responded to him: "On the condition that what you can write meets my satisfaction."

"I'll have no problem!" Zhou Da Wa nodded.

Just an essay, it wasn't like he hadn't written one.

And this was not the first time he had written it.

Lin Qinghe said: "Whenever you finished it for my examination and I think it passes, I will make it for you then."

Zhou Da Wa intended to finish it today.

He didn't go out to play in the evening and stayed home to write his homework. Zhou Da Ni and the girls came to ask him. Even though Zhou Da Wa wanted to write his own piece, he was very magnanimous to these sisters and their onslaught of questions. Unless he went out to play and wasn't at home, he would usually explain to them.

While teaching the girls, he wrote his own essay.

"Da Wa, what are you writing? You wrote so much." Zhou Er Ni asked him.

"Essay." Zhou Da Wa replied.

"Essay? What is that?" The girls didn't understand.

"This is an essay." Zhou Da Wa pointed to what he wrote.

Zhou Da Ni and other girls didn't recognize many words yet, so it was not clear. Zhou Da Wa was not surprised and continued on his work.

"Da Wa, what are you writing this for? Did your third grade teacher arrange this?" Zhou Da Ni asked.

"No, my mother gave it to me. If I write it well, my mother promises to make me a red date sponge cake." Zhou Da Wa answered.

"San Wa and I wants it too." Er Wa interjected immediately.

"I want to eat sponge cake." San Wa nodded.

"Then you'll have to thank me. If I can't write it, Mother won't make it and you won't get to eat it," Zhou Da Wa said.

"Even if you did write it and Mother didn't make it, you wouldn't get to eat it." Er Wa responded.

"You think Mother is you. Mother keep her words!" Zhou Da Wa retorted.

"What's with all the chatter? Quickly write." Lin Qing He came back from the outside carrying her basket. She went out to pick wild vegetables. When she came back, she heard the two brothers' arguments that almost evolve into a fistfight.

"Fourth Aunt." Seeing her return, the girls greeted her.

"En." Lin Qing He acknowledged and instructed Er Wa and San Wa: "You brothers, come and help wash the wild vegetables. We're having it tonight."

"Fourth Aunt, I'll wash it." Zhou Da Ni chipped in.

"No need. You guys need to do your homework." Lin Qing He maintained: "It's just a bit of wild vegetables. The two of them know how to wash it."

Er Wa nodded: "My younger brother and I can do it."

So the two of them went to wash the wild vegetables, and it was extremely clean. The washed it one by one, as this was what they were going to eat. If it was cleaned properly, it'll be them who eat the sand.

Lin Qing He set aside tonight's dinner, and the rest was cooked for the pigs. At this period of time, they should be fed once. After getting fed one more time at nine o'clock, it will not be fed again. That was early in the morning's matter.

Lin Qing He cooked the pig food, scooped it to the pigs, fed the chickens while she was at it, and then came back to prepare the food.

During this period, it was quite hectic, so Zhou Qing Bai got off work pretty late. It was long after six o'clock when he returned home.

The girls had also gone home.

Lin Qing He made shepherd's purse and pork dumplings. It was currently spring, the peak time to eat these wild vegetables. Let alone the freshness, it was also nutritious, which suitable for spring days.

Shepherd's purse and pork dumplings were apparently tasty, as Zhou Qing Bai ate to his content.

He had been busy for the whole day, and being able to eat delectable meals every day when he came back, made the tiredness dissipate from between the poor speaker's brow.

Zhou Qing Bai went to clean the pigsty and chicken pen after eating.

Lin Qing He sent Da Wa to wash the dishes and checked Zhou Da Wa's handiwork.

Even though he was only in the third grade of elementary school, this kid can write a five hundred-word essay.

This piece of essay writing on the topic of the sun was very well written. It was looking at the sun from the perspective of elementary school students.

Every morning when the sun rises, his father will go to work and he will head to school. When he returns home, the sun has gone down.

This was the day beginning with the sun rising and ending with the sunset.

However, this was just the beginning.

Later, he wrote about the importance of Mr. Sun in the winter. In the winter without Mr. Sun, it was endless snow, and the people all hoped that winter would pass quickly, otherwise the family would run out of food.

Then it switched to the overbearing trait of the hot summer sun. When everyone harvested in the summer, it was really hot.

He lamented over this. It'll be great if winter and summer could be balanced together, that way it would be lukewarm.

This piece was pretty good.

The topic was the sun.

But he didn't dive into a deeper level.

For example, comparing the great leaders to the sun and that they are children who live happily under the sun's radiance and care.

The last point was explained to Da Wa by Lin Qing He once he washed the dishes and listened to the feedback. Realization dawned on Da Wa when he heard: "I never thought of this!"

"You're still young, you can think of it later if you ponder on it more." Lin Qing He said.

"Then does that mean I passed?" Zhou Da Wa stared expectantly at his mother.

"There was some lacking, but overall it was great, so you pass." Lin Qing He nodded.

When Zhou Qing Bai came back, Lin Qing He gave him instruction: "Tomorrow, cut some banana leaves when you come back. I will make some red date sponge cake for you, father and sons."

"No need to go through that much trouble." Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his eldest son.

Zhou Da Wa dared not to speak out.

Er Wa was the same.

San Wa didn't understand these things, he came over and hugged his father. He still liked his father very much.

"Today, Da Wa performed well, while Er Wa and San Wa also washed the wild vegetables cleanly, so I decided to make them red date sponge cake." Lin Qing He clarified.

As soon as these words came out, Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa had a pleased expression.

"Then I will bring some back tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Banana leaves weren't rare things. When he got off to work at noon the next day, he cut some on the way back home.

Chapter 111: Really know how to eat

"Old Fourth, why are you cut banana leaves for?" Second Brother and Third Brother just carried a basket of ricefield eels. It wasn't much, like a few. After getting off work, the two of them went to check the basket they had set up yesterday.

There was some harvest.

"Qing He said she'll make a sponge cake." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Oh, Old Fourth, you're living pretty well." Second Brother couldn't help but envy.

Sponge cake, he wanted to eat it too.

The corner of Zhou Qing Bai's mouth slightly raised: "If Second Brother wants some, ask Second Sister-in-law to make it for you."

"Your Second Sister-in-law live prudently, so how could she possibly do that?" Second Brother responded.

"It's better to be a bit more frugal in life." Third Brother said instead.

"It's just a little cake." Zhou Qing Bai didn't mind much.

It wasn't like the family can’t afford to eat cakes. And also, he wanted to eat it too. His wife’s culinary skill was excellent and the things she made were never bad.

He separated from his two elder brothers after that.

Second Brother and Third Brother returned home and divided the eels equally.

"Da Wa's mother really knows how to eat. Just now, we encountered Old Fourth cutting banana leaves and said that they are going to make sponge cake to eat." Third Brother mentioned.

Third Sister-in-law didn't mind: "What's wrong with this? It's just a cake. If you want to eat, I will make you one."

Third Brother shook his head with a smile. Forget it. This year, his wife was pregnant again and her months are getting big. By then, it'll be necessary to eat good meals during the post-natal confinement. Better to save a bit.

Second Brother didn't bring it up on his return because there was no point.

In the evening, Lin Qing He made a steamed red date sponge cake. The red dates were cut in half, pitted, and embellished on top of the sponge cake.

The sponge cake was brown in color because brown sugar was added in. The sponge cake tasted really fluffy and soft, especially scrumptious.

Lin Qing He made a big one. She cut out a quarter and asked Da Wa to give it his grandpa and grandma to respect them.

It was after it was delivered, did other people in old Zhou's family knew that Fourth's wife had made such a delicious cake.

"If you want to eat, ask your mother to make it for you. Don't come to grandpa and grandma. Grandpa and grandma don't have much." Mother Zhou waved her hands and sent away the group of grandchildren that had gathered over.

Then the two of them ate by themselves.

This was Fourth Family's filial piety to them. They mustn't divide it out, otherwise, it would be gaining favor with Fourth's wife's thing. What would Fourth's wife think then?

Besides, even if the two of them eat up this cake, it's not going overboard at all.

Second Sister-in-law's son, Zhou Xia went home and demanded for one.

Second Sister-in-law was extremely irked: "That family don't know when to stop. Every day she finds ways to make trouble for me!"

Second Brother was puzzled: "Our son wants to eat sponge cake, so why are you bring in Fourth's wife?"

"If it weren't for her, what would my son be pestering? If she wants to send the cake, just send the cake. But Da Wa had to shout all the way, fearing that others wouldn't know about it!" Second Sister-in-law lashed out.

Second Brother was already used to his wife's way of thinking. It wasn't like Da Wa need to be sneaky when bringing something to honor his grandparents.

Besides, apart from Fourth Family, the other three didn't give anything. No one would criticize who, so what was there to be angry about?

"I want to see, how long can she waste that little money!" Second Sister-in-law sneered.

Second Brother rolled his eyes: "Hurry up and make a cake. Your son is throwing a tantrum."

"Make what? Not making. There's no flour at home." Second Sister-in-law uttered in displeasure.

Second Brother said nothing then. The last bit of flour seemed to be used for making dumplings.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law also didn't make one. Their family condition couldn't compare with Fourth Family's conditions. It was unreasonable to eat whatever that side comes up every time.

Father Zhou was satisfied after finishing the red date sponge cake and saw Mother Zhou's melancholy look.

"What are you doing? Is the cake not delicious?" Father Zhou said soberly.

"Delicious." Mother Zhou replied.

"Since it's delicious, why are you like that?" Father Zhou said.

Mother Zhou sighed softly. This cake was really scrumptious, but inside was brown sugar, white flour, and red dates. It was extremely luxurious.

However, Mother Zhou had thought it through now. She won't talk about these things to Fourth's wife.

Anyway, the money for the three grandsons' marriage would be saved by her and her old partner. In the future, it'll prevent her three grandsons being unable to marry a wife.

"Fourth's wife is taking care of Old Fourth really well." Father Zhou stated honestly.

At least in his opinion, the youngest son hadn't gotten thinner since he returned home. He was still as tall and strong as he was when in the force and looking very tough.

None of the other three sons had the same spirit as the youngest son. Not to mention the other three sons, even the other men in the village did not match up either.

Why was this?

Well, wasn't it due to eating well at home?

Mother Zhou didn't continue on and said: "Last time Xiao Mei passed on a message, she wants me to raise her child. What do you think, old man?" Five yuans a month was quite a lot.

Five yuans a month, so fifty yuans a year. Just looking after a few years, it'll a little saving. When Da Wa and his brothers get married in the future, they'll see if they can gather up the four major gifts.

In order for the few grandsons to marry their wife, Mother Zhou earned even her own daughter's money.

"It's good for you to stay at home. When you're free, you can gather some pigweed." How could Father Zhou not know what his wife thought? But he still answered.

He was still able to move and can still get ten work points. So it was not a problem to support himself and his wife.

Besides, every season, the sons below will show their filial.

"Alright then, I'll go and tell Da Wa's Mother. Let her pass on to Xiao Mei next time she goes to the city." Zhou Mu said.

"Don't criticize Da Wa's Mother." Father Zhou said to her.

"I know." Mother Zhou waved her hand and headed over to Lin Qinghe.

"Mother has come. Have you eaten the cake with Father." Lin Qing He asked.

"I have. It's delicious." Mother Zhou smiled. Da Wa and his brother were eating it. They were clearly enjoying it.

Zhou Qing Bai was also holding a piece in his hand.

"Mother came over to talk about Xiao Mei's child," MotherZhou said.

"Mother agree to?" Lin Qing He said: "If yes, I will tell Xiao Mei next time I go to the county city."

"En, you tell her that I can help her with it." Mother Zhou responded.

"Sister said to give you five yuans a month. It's only right to give the money. You did her a big favor, otherwise, she can't keep her job." Lin Qing He stated.

If no one takes care of the child, then she can only bring it up by herself, so her work must be dropped.

Women who watch the children were not valuable, even if Su Da Lin didn’t look like that kind of person. Lin Qing He felt that Mother Zhou's willingness to raise was a good thing. Zhou Xiao Mei can continue to work. Women who have jobs were confident and highly looked upon.

Mother Zhou grinned. Fourth's wife was a smooth talker. Mother Zhou was actually a little embarrassed about being paid, but from Fourth's wife's words, she was able to accept it with her heart at ease.

"I can't take care of the baby when it's still young. Once it's older, you can bring it over to my side if you have something to do, Mother. I'll help with keeping a watch." Lin Qing He said.

Chapter 112: Family ruin

"Alright." Mother Zhou smiled and agreed.

No wonder Xiao Mei was close to her fourth sister-in-law. She treated her very well.

Otherwise, with Fourth's wife's personality, she won't necessarily bother to mention so much, let alone taking care of the child.

Mother Zhou didn't remain any longer and returned.

"Mother, when are you going to buy me football?" Da Wa asked as he ate the cake.

"After a while," Lin Qing He replied.

Once she saved more pork, she would then go to the county city to sell it.

Zhou Qing Bai kept silent. He never asked about his household affairs, it was all left to his wife. The house was his wife's world. Even he had to obey his wife.

The days passed one by one. It' went really fast.

Soon March was over and entered into April.

At the end of the year, they were busy all year round except during the end of the year, where they can be idle in winter isolation.

Zhou Qing Bai was occupied, but no matter how he busy was, he would still catch some eel and loach from time to time. Lin Qing He would cook it for him.

Stewed loach with tofu, braised eel, and the rest were all delectable and nutritious.

While the promised football for Da Wa was bought by Lin Qing He in her following trip to sell the pork.

As soon as Da Wa arrived home, he saw that Er Wa and San Wa playing football and screeched out in happiness. He dropped his school bag and went to play football.

The children in the village were extremely envious and then flocked over to join.

Da Wa had no objection and they played together.

Of course, they had to have a good relation with him. If they didn't or was unfamiliar, they can stand at one side and not participate.

Such a new football was bought, had those half-grown boys envious when they saw it.

Zhou Da Wa's mother was indeed the best mother in the village. It was enough that she made all kinds of nice things for Da Wa and his brothers to eat, but now she even bought such an expensive thing like a football.

Was there a better mother than this?

That was how the children in the village thought, however, the adults shook their heads.

Qing Bai's wife was really worthy of being the number one family ruiner wife in the village, who doesn't know how to manage a family. What fun was there in kicking a football? Not only it cost a lot of money, but this was also toys for city kids. What need was there to buy this for kids in the countryside to play?

She really didn't know how to live life.

According to those who saw it in the mall, this football cost more than 20 yuan.

My god, how much money was received from working in the field all year round? It wasn't easy for Zhou Qing Bai to support the family with ten work points. The family also had a terrible wife in charge, meaning he could forget about having a penny left.

Wang Ling from the village asked Second Sister-in-law: "Didn't you say that she has no money? If she got none, how can she buy a football for her son to play? That one costs more than 20 yuan!"

"Who doesn't know that she wants pride so much even if it meant suffering. It must be because she doesn't want to let outsiders know that she has no money so she's stretching it." Second Sister-in-law didn't want to believe that Lin Qing He still had money, so she could only explain it like this.

But Wang Ling didn't believe it: "Wasn't it said that wanted to eat sponge cake a while ago? I heard that it was also very tasty. Maybe your Fourth Brother-in-law brought back so much money on his retirement, otherwise, how could she spend it like this?"

"Impossible. I heard people say that she went to borrow money from her maternal family. There's no mistake." Second Sister-in-law stated.

"So what? It must be because your Fourth Brother-in-law brought the money back and she didn't want her maternal family to benefit, so she deliberately went to find something to make trouble with her maternal family." Wang Ling snorted.

Gotta say, Wang Ling actually hit the bullseye. Second Sister-in-law turned her nose up: "You don't know how much she valued her maternal family in the past. She couldn't deliberately find faults. I remember one time my fourth brother-in-law sent back a brand new army coat and she took it back to her maternal family."

Mentioning this, Second Sister-in-law gritted her teeth.

It was very cold that year. Her family lacked a quilt. In fact, she just wanted to borrow to cover a bit, but Lin Qing He gave no leeway and simply refused.

Then she took it back to her maternal family. Her mother-in-law had nagging about it, however, that unfilial Lin Qing He didn't care at all.

Wang Ling was also talking nonsense before, so at these words, she just curled her lips and didn't continue.

"I really sympathize with you. You both married into the Zhou Family and why do you live like this? You have to enter the field and earn work points even when you have a big belly, while she doesn't need to do anything." Wang Ling said.

At the mention of this, Second Sister-in-law was oozing blood, she replied, "I don't have her kind of fortune, what can I do?"

"But having said that, why she hasn't been pregnant for so long? Her youngest son is two years old this year, right?" Wang Ling said.

"I don't know." Second Sister-in-law was not interested in this and thought how she wished for Lin Qing He to be unable to give birth. This woman's life was too fortunate. It was enough that she was able to marry a man like Fourth Brother, but her stomach was also full of capability. Three in a row were all sons.

"Do you think she is infertile?" Wang Ling asked.

Second Sister-in-law waved her hand: "She already birthed three sons, do you thinks she's infertile?

Wang Ling choked. About birthing son, no one in the whole village could not match Lin Qing He on this. Only few could birth three sons continuously.

"Quickly cut it. I'm heading back to rest after handing in the task. This day is getting hotter and hotter," urged Second Sister-in-law.

She and Wang Ling wais cutting pigweed.

Wang Ling didn't say anything and cut the pigweed seriously.

The perpetrator of the football incident, Lin Qing He was also cutting the pigweed. After getting pigweed, she dug a handful of wild vegetables. These were for the salad for lunch.

At noon, eating bean flour mantou with fried meat with wild vegetables and a poached egg was enough.

Although her family's diet was number one in the village, Lin Qing He often made some staple meals with coarse grains added in.

Bean flour mantou and cornmeal mantou were often eaten at home.

The rest was wild vegetables. The fruits and vegetables grown in the backyard were also often eaten at home.

The boys in the family had sturdy teeth. They basically ate whatever she made and wasn't picky. Of course, this was also due to Lin Qing He not having to work, otherwise she would have no mood to make tasty food and just casually eat whatever.

Lunch, they had bean flour mantou with poached eggs and fried meat with wild vegetables.

Zhou Qing Bai brought up the matter of going to buy fertilizer tomorrow.

All these things were entrusted to him by the team.

"Will you come back for lunch tomorrow?" Lin Qing He asked.

"No." Zhou Qing Bai will return home in the evening tomorrow.

The next morning, after Lin Qing He had made breakfast, she went to get him food and meat coupons and money: "Remember to eat well outside. You don't need to save this money."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai smiled.

Zhou Qing Bai worked away, while Lin Qing He studied and memorized the text at home.

She thought that Zhou Qingbai was simply going to buy pesticides, But in fact, Zhou Qing Bai didn't simply return after getting pesticides. He came over to the Public Security Bureau to find his old comrade.

Chapter 113: Chive pocket

When Zhou Qing Bai came back, he brought a gold necklace, a gold finger, a pair of gold earrings, and a pair of gold bracelets to his daughter-in-law. In addition, a piece of jade that can be kept for admiration.

At this time, all these old things can't be revealed.

Zhou Qing bai could only get these because his old comrade was in the public security bureau, otherwise, let alone getting them, Zhou Qing Bai himself might possibly get reported.

Once these things arrived home, he gave it to his wife.

As expected, Lin Qing He was surprised.

She was completely shocked still. She never thought an old-fashioned man like her man would bring such things back to her to please her.

"Don't show it outside." Probably due to the excess surprise in his wife's eyes, Zhou Qing Bai coughed and uttered stiffly.

Lin Qing He put it away. The children were still young. She couldn't let the children see it and leaked it out.

"Last time you listened and kept it in mind?" Lin Qing He took in to put in a safe place when actually she placed it into the space. She said to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai had never been able to express affection, but Lin Qing He understood. She smilingly glanced at him. Really this man. If it wasn't her, which woman can understand his withdrawn personality?

"I was just saying. Don't take any more risks." Lin Qing He came over to hug his waist and pressed her face against his chest. As she listened to his strong heartbeat, she stated.

Zhou Qing Bai uttered an acknowledgment.

Lin Qing He asked: "What did you eat out for lunch? Were you full?"

"Dumplings. Not as delicious as your one." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

This wasn't flattery. He had eaten so much of his wife's cooking, he became completely unaccustomed to the food outside. It was a big gap from his wife's.

Lin Qing He giggled and said, "Today, we're having chive pocket with millet porridge."

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He let him rest first. After all, he went out for the whole day.

She began to cook millet porridge, and at the same time, she made the dough.

It was needless to be said how Lin Qing He's skills were, especially after transmigration. It had grown rapidly. There was no other way, the were three boys in the family waiting to be fed as well as a man who depended on her. So how can she not cook the food well?

After the millet porridge was cooked and scooped out. Lin Qing He scrubbed the pot and came to the backyard to cut the chives. She washed it, cut it into small pieces, and fried it. Once it was placed into a plate, a few eggs were scrambled. The chives and eggs were then fried together with salt added in. Afterward, it was scooped out to be used.

Then she wrapped the scrambled eggs and chives in the rolled out doughs. Oil was poured into the pan and the chive pocket was placed in to fry until golden on both sides. The smell inside spread out.

Da Wa hadn't come back from school yet, while Er Wa and San Wa went out to play.

Especially Sanwa, his naughtiness degree was comparable to his eldest brother when he was younger.

However, Lin Qing He didn't restrain him much. She only forbid him from going near the river. If he went there, he had to be accompanied by her. Otherwise, if she found he secretly entered the water, she would stop the snack for seven days.

Once Da Wa was disobedient and was found out by Lin Qing He, she didn't give him snacks for seven days afterward.

Even until now, it was deeply imprinted into Da Wa.

His younger brothers had watermelon to eat, he didn't. His younger brothers had sweets to eat, he didn't. His younger brothers can also eat deep-fried fish jerky, he didn't.

During those seven days, his mother prepared a variety of tasty things, but he had no shares.

There was no punishment more worst than this.

Even though Er Wa and San Wa were young, they took it as a warning. They absolutely shouldn't learn from their eldest brother and be punished in this way.

Lin Qing He had managed her time. When Da Wa came back from school, Lin Qing He's chive pocket was almost done.

"Mother, it smells so good. Is it chive pockets?" Da Wa's eyes shone.

"Yes. Go and call Er Wa and San Wa back. It's dinner time." Lin Qing He said.

"So early?" Da Wa couldn't help utter.

"It is early, but there are some barley and red bean sweet soup for later." Lin Qing He responded.

"I'm going to call them back now!" In response to that, Da Wa immediately went out to call his two younger brothers.

Both Er Wa and San Wa covered dirty all over from playing. On return, they went to clean their face and hands under Lin Qing He's glare.

"If you come so dirty again next time, see if I'll deal with you!" Lin Qing He nagged while washing.

"It's all San Wa's fault. He doesn't know how to play with glass marbles and got me to teach him," Er Wa exclaimed.

"You don't know either. Not accurate at all." San Wa mocked him.

"Then don't ask me to be in the same team as you next time," Er Wa shot back.

"Fine then, I'll pair with Hou Zi." San Wa responded.

This kid had been particularly talkative since he can speak, and it wasn't inferior when arguing with his two brothers.

"What are you fighting for? Wash your hands cleanly at once. If it's not clean, you're not allowed to eat." Lin Qing He stated.

"Mother, Father hasn't come back yet." Zhou Da Wa finally recalled.

"Your father is back already and resting in the room. I'm going in to see if he's awake. You supervised them on their handwashing." Lin Qing He replied and went in.

As soon as she came in, she met at Zhou Qing Bai's gaze.

"You woke up. I thought you were sleeping. Since you're awake, come out to eat." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai had long been awake. Listening to her conversations with the children outside, his heart was filled with warmth. He was very grateful to her for giving him this family.

Zhou Qing Bai's hand reached out toward Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He held on and then got pulled by him. She fell directly into his embrace.

"What are you doing? They can come in at any time." Lin Qing He said timidly.

"Wife, let's have a baby girl." Zhou Qing Bai sniffed the fragrance of her hair and stated.

Lin Qing He was feeling 囧. This topic hadn't been mentioned for a while, so why he bring it up again.

"If I get pregnant, then we will have the baby." Lin Qing He said with a dry smile.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded and kissed her necks.

"I didn't see anything!" Emerging at the door at an unknown time, Er Wa covered his eyes with a large gap between his finger and declared.

Lin Qing He scrambled off Zhou Qing Bai and coughed dryly: "Er Wa, you didn't knock on the door before you came in!"

"That's not it. The door wasn't closed." Zhou Er Wa replied.

"Father, Mother, quickly come out and eat. The chive pocket aren't as good when they are cold." Zhou Da Wa shouted from outside.

So Zhou Qing Bai led Lin Qing He out to eat. Er Wa giggled with mirth.

The whole family ate the chive pocket together. It was eaten with millet porridge. Just chive pocket by itself was a bit boring, so it was just perfect with millet porridge.

Must say, the chive pocket made by Lin Qing He was too scrumptious. The main reason was due to her willingness to pour oil, so the fried chive pocket was especially flavorful.

However, San Wa was still too young to eat too many chives, so she let him eat two and finish off with the millet porridge.

She didn't restrict Da Wa and Er Wa at all. They weren't little now, so they could eat more.

Chapter 114: Selling food

After eating the chive pocket and the millet porridge, Da Wa cleaned up the bowl and chopsticks. Er Wa and San Wa were playing at the entrance.

Lin Qing He returned back to the room.

Zhou Qing Bai went to the village secretary's house.

"Mother, I'm done with the bowls. The pot too." Zhou Da Wa said.

"Then go do your homework. The red bean and barley sweet soup were done in the afternoon. We'll set aside for now." How could Lin Qing He not know what he meant and she replied.

With this, Zhou Da Wa went to do his homework.

Lin Qing He took out the gold jewelry and jade that Zhou Qing Bai brought to her.

Whether it was the gold jewelry or jade, it was all top-quality things.

But this kind of thing wasn't as valuable as one white flour mantou in this era.

Not only was it worthless, anyone who dared to take it out will be criticized.

However, Lin Qing He had an idea when looking at these things.

But this idea had to wait until this summer harvest is over first. At that time, there will be surplus grain to do something else.

Lin Qing He placed all these things into the space. As well as the stamps that she had bought before. Each and every one of them.

She can keep for when the value increases in the future, no?

Lin Qing He counted the things in the space again. The fruits were all used up. The buns were also used up in the past few days. Half of the flour and rice were left. Almost half of the soy, vinegar, oil, salt, rock sugar, and brown sugar was also left.

The consumption of pork and eggs was relatively large. It was reduced to only one-third of the original amount, so not much.

It seems that she has to be a little more frugal later.

But the money was more than before.

Even if they bought a big piece like a bike, there was still excessive money. After all, her monthly pork sale earned more than Su Da Lin's salary. Naturally, it won't decrease much.

At around seven o'clock, Lin Qing He scooped red bean and barley sweet soup for the boys.

Children can’t eat too much. Each was given a bowl. Lin Qing He also had one bowl. The remaining two bowls were all for Zhou Qing Bai to finish.

In the evening, in order to achieve his wish for a daughter, Zhou Qing Bai, who had eaten chive, was very energetic.

Now that the weather was warmer, the three sons went to sleep next door. So it was no problem if they created some noise. One can imagine how satisfied Zhou Qing Bai was.

Of course, Lin Qing He also enjoyed it.

This time ticked and they entered into June.

The weather in June was really starting to heat up. Day by day, it became even more roasting. What's more, at end of this month was the summer harvest days.

These days were too blazing. It also suddenly rained. Lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. It was quite heavy.

"If it keeps going like this, the village branch secretary and the leader would cry anxiously." Da Wa looked at the heavy rain outside and maturely said with a sigh despite his young age.

Lin Qing He swept him a glance: "This is nothing. June's weather is said to temperamental. By tomorrow, it'll be clear."

Apparently, this time it didn't clear up. After showering for seven days straight, there was no sign of stopping. Not to mention the leader and village branch secretary, the whole production team was in a panic.

But it was still that phrase, June's weather is said to be temperamental.

After the heavy rain that night, it cleared up the next morning.

The sky after the rain was especially bright and the sun after the rain was also extremely hot.

But the whole production team didn't care whether it was hot or not, they were all relieved.

Then they quickly began to prepare for the summer harvest.

Lin Qing He paid no heed to the summer harvest. She swiftly burned wormwood leaves when the rain stopped and smoked the house inside out. The main focus was on the pigsty and chicken pen. Not only wormwood leaves were burnt, lime powder for disinfection was also sprinkled. Hygenic environment must be taken seriously.

A few days after it cleared up, the village sounded the summer harvest horn.

At this time, the weather was really poisonously hot, especially after this heavy rain. Many women in the village with poor health suffered from heat stroke.

Two of them came over to her house to seek medicine.

Lin Qing He estimated and set aside some supplies for themselves. These can't be given to anyone, only prepared for her family.

As for the rest, it can be distributed out. As long as the other person was good and came knocking, she gave it. She also didn't accept the money.

Like this, it washed her image white and people said that she was actually very good.

However, Lin Qing He wasn't pleased with these comments. Don't label her as a good person. With this label, she'll be treated as a good person in this life.

So when someone came later, she simply said none left and the rest had been divided out.

So there was another saying, if one had a bad relationship with her, she would not give them a wisp.

No matter what the outsiders said, Lin Qing He didn't care at all. Three days into the summer harvest, she killed one of the two extra chickens raised at home.

She simply placed in red dates and goji berry to stew.

The whole family needed to be nourished.

The remaining chicken was killed and stewed after the summer harvest.

After one summer harvest, despite being tired, their spirit was still in good condition.

After all, Lin Qing He handled the three meals a day sufficiently. Even if he was tired, he didn't lose his vitality.

After the summer harvest, the food was distributed.

With Zhou Qing Bai there, there was definitely a lot of food distributed to their family. Lin Qing He also exchanged the settlement money for a share of food.

Toward her request for more food, the team said nothing. After all, everyone knew that she doesn't know how to live well and came up with various delectable treats.

Especially when it heard that cornmeal was also used to feed the pigs. That was indeed a big consumption.

So it was fine to exchange for more food.

Zhou Qing Bai knew about it. After the grain truck had brought all the grains home, he then asked her with his eyes.

"Cough, I know an old lady in the city. The conditions at her home aren't great. Often eat one meal and starve for two. However, her daughter-in-law works in a textile factory. I want to exchange some rags back to make more shoes for you guys. Especially you and Da Wa. Your shoes use up so much." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai's eyes were soft and he responded, "You have worked hard."

"It's nothing. Probably owe you from my previous life." Lin Qing He waved her hand and said with resignation.

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled.

Lin Qing He began her food selling business.

In fact, this time there wasn't much food to sell. She bought an extra 300 jin of corn kernels and slightly over 50 jin of wheat.

However, she did buy a lot of sweet potatoes, potatoes, various beans, peanuts, sesame seeds, and the likes.

These things moved into her space bit by bit several times, so it can be transported to the city to dispose it.

The price of food without food stamps was a little higher and it was particularly convenient to get rid of. Lin Qing He was already a veteran of this. Money, goods, transaction done. Especially efficient.

These harvested grains were almost doubled in price, meaning a profit of nearly seventy yuans. From that, the wheat was the most profitable.

Her amount was too little, otherwise, she can earn more.

Chapter 115: Hard to handle Da Wa

However, seventy yuans was good. Seventy yuans wasn't a small sum.

And this was just the food. There was pork. This time the income was at least a hundred yuans!

When entering the county city to get rid of the stock, she brought along Er Wa and San Wa. After she returned from her sale, the two of them were sitting beside her bicycle.

Their eyeballs were wandering around. At first glance, they didn't appear obedient, but still, they behaved, didn't randomly stroll away and sat there waiting for their mother.

As soon as they saw Lin Qing He, their eyes lit up.

"Mother." San Wa stepped forward to hug his mother's thigh.

"Have you obediently waited for Mother's return?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Yes, we did keep waiting here!" Er Wa said.

San Wa nodded and requested: "Mother, buy me a candied haw stick!"

"Didn't you just eat a popsicle?" Lin Qing He said.

A cream popsicle was eight cents. She bought two and gave them one for each.

"I still want to eat." San Wa started to act spoiled.

"I'll buy one for you. However, we're taking it home and share it with me, your father, and your elder brother." Lin Qing He said.

"OK!" Er Wa nodded happily.

San Wa hesitated. Feeling that he should share with his father and his brother, he nodded.

Lin Qing He took them around for a while. The sugar at home was almost gone. She bought another jin of sugar. As for the others, there was no need. Of course, she also bought a can of milk powder. The boys can drink it.

As for the rest, there was no need. She bought a candied haw stick, which was wrapped in oil paper. Then they went home.

When they got home, the brothers pestered for the candied haw and Lin Qing He complied. Each got one piece, so three was left.

Once Zhou Qing Bai came back from work at noon and Da Wa got back from the pigweed gathering after school, Lin Qing He took out the candied haws, and ate it with them. They each devoured one.

It had Er Wa and San Wa drooling.

"Mother." San Wa wanted to hoodwink.

"It's useless for you to cry. Each ate one, now it's gone." Lin Qing He said.

San Wa withdrew his teary face at once.

"Will you wait for your father and your elder brother the next time and not have the treat on your own?" Lin Qing He asked.

Er Wa and San Wa expressed they'll wait and won’t eat alone anymore, otherwise, they would have no more to eat and wanted to cry!

Lin Qing He displayed her satisfaction, and then gathered them for dinner.

Zhou Qing Bai never cut in on her when she educates her children. This old-fashioned man had always pursued the belief of male outside, woman inside. Everything within the house was her say.

Lin Qing He was actually content with this clear division of labor.

After all, this was his recognition of her.

"Who did you buy those two chicks from?" Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai.

"Village branch secretary." Zhou Qing Bai's eyes were gentle.

Their family was raising three hens that lay eggs. Now there were two chicks. The last two were raised after the spring and have already been slaughtered this summer to stew for the father and sons to eat

Now they brought two chicks back to raise from July to October. More than three months was enough for the chicks to grow up.

At that time, they can be slaughtered and used to nourish the father and sons.

There was no other way. In this era, the resources were too scarce and must work endlessly each day. Only chicken and fish can supplement the body.

There was basically nothing else to eat.

And only her, who came from the future and transmigrated over, would be so extravagant. Once one goes out to the village and check, no family had a diet like hers.

The main reason for this was that Lin Qing He was worried about eating badly would reduce Zhou Qing Bai's vitality, which was hard to make up for.

So she didn't care what was said about her outside. Three meals a day at home must be top-notch.

For lunch was pork ribs stewed with seaweed, a scrambled egg with cucumber, and tomato soup with bean flour mantou.

Even though the three dishes were very simple, the nutrition was still sufficient.

"In the evening, go see if there's any loach or eel." After lunch, Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai.

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai agreed.

In the evening, Zhou Qing Bai got off work and he went to catch the loach.

Approximately half a barrel of loach was caught and two ricefield eels were captured as well. One looked about 250-300g. It was only at this time. If it was later, it would be very rare to get such a big wild eel.

Once these were brought home, Lin Qing He was pleasantly surprised.

The loach was left in the water to spit mud and will be stewed with tofu tomorrow. As for the two eels, they will cook it tonight. She got Zhou Qing Bai to go kill it. Lin Qing He went to the backyard to pull onions.

Lin Qing He liked to eat braised eel meat. Although it was just two, it wasn't small. It was enough for the whole family.

In the evening, it was a braised eel meat, and a tomato and egg soup. The father and sons each got a poached egg. The main was cornmeal mantou.

After dinner, there was green mung bean soup in the well water.

It had a bit of rock sugar, so only a tinge of sweetness. Needless to mention how good the taste was. It was set aside to consume at 7 o'clock.

"Da Wa, are you going to have exams?" Lin Qing He asked Da Wa.

It was the summer harvest a while ago and the school uniformly took a break. During this period, it still continued.

It had to be said that there wasn't much importance placed on education during this time. The school system was very loose.

"Exam is on the day after tomorrow. The day after that, the holiday begins." Zhou Da Wa replied.

"Do your best." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Mother, it's summer vacation. Take me to the county city to play as well? You always take Er Wa and San Wa but haven't taken me there yet." Zhou Da Wa said.

"Alright, I'll bring you next time. Of course, if you don't get a good grade this time, then don't think about it." Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Da Wa's eyes lit up: "I promise to definitely complete the task!"

Lin Qing He continued to sew the soles. Zhou Qing Bai was fanning her. Lin Qing He sat for a while and said: "Our home's hygiene is so good, we still have so many mosquitoes."

There were a lot of mosquitoes and their bite was fierce.

"Mother, I was bitten. Put some oil on me." San Wa said.

Lin Qing He went in, took the oil out, and smeared it on him.

"I also want some." Er Wa stretched out his arms and legs.

Lin Qing He also rubbed it on him. This oil was brought over by her. It was very effective and have a mosquito repellent effect.

"Do you want some, Da Wa?" Lin Qing He smeared it on Zhou Qing Bai at once and then asked Da Wa.

"For your man, you simply put it on. For me, you ask if I want it. You really don't want to use it on me." Da Wa sighed and muttered.

"Hee hee." Er Wa giggled.

San Wa laughed as well.

Zhou Qing Bai's gaze directed at his wife was soft. Lin Qing He was a bit embarrassed. She didn't give special treatment. It was Da Wa, the stinky boy, becoming harder to deal with as he got older.

Chapter 116: Considerate man

Under the summer stars, the whole family was quite happy at this time, despite the relatively poor days.

Whether it was Zhou Qing Bai or the boys.

Even though their growth increased with age, these brothers were getting harder and harder to fool.

But overall, Lin Qing He was quite satisfied with her current life now.

Seeing that it was almost time, Lin Qing He got up to serve mung bean soup.

The sticky green mung bean soup with a slightly sweet taste was the boys' favorite. Lin Qing He basically cooked a pot every day during this blazing summer.

A pot wasn't a lot, enough for one bowl per person. It was still satisfying to drink.

When sleeping at night, Lin Qing He put down the mosquito nets for the boys.

It was a bit stuffy to sleep under a mosquito net. There was no other choice, it was better than being the mosquito's birthday present.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai also put down their mosquito nets. It was fine in the winter, Zhou Qing Bai was like a big stove in the winter. Lin Qing He especially liked to sleep with him.

However, Lin Qing He couldn't stand it this summer weather. She longed to stay away from Zhou Qing Bai.

But Zhou Qing Bai was not pleased with sleeping on one side each.

Lin Qing He found that this man was a tough guy on the outside. He was very quiet and could do everything, but privately he clung to her.

For example, when sleeping. She was not used to pillow arm, but he liked it very much.

It was useless to just like it. Lin Qing He was so uncomfortable sleeping like that. Everyone sleeping on their own was so much better.

"Hot." Lin Qing He uttered when she felt him moving closer.

Then Zhou Qing Bai fanned her but still persisted on huddling together with her.

"Wife, when the situation outside is stable, I will take you out for a trip." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He was a little sleepy, and mumbled back, "That's still a long way."

Right now, it was the year '71. Have to wait until '77 when the college entrance examination will resume. There were still seven years. Seven years ah, how many daylilies will become cold.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't respond and continued to fan her.

While Lin Qing He became spirited and said, "Qing Bai, can you get a letter of introduction or the like to enter the capital?"

"You want to go to the capital?" Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows at her.

"I want to have a look." Lin Qing He's eyes spun and replied.

Currently in the capital, who knows how many good things were treated as broken trash. She wanted to go over to see if she can pick up the leaked out stuff and keep it, so she can make a fortune in the future?

"I will check this year." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Hearing this, Lin Qing He was ecstatic and hugged her family Qing Bai, exclaimed: "Qing Bai, you're the best."

By saying check, it meant he agreed. She knew her own man.

Zhou Qing Bai laughed: "How will you repay me?"

"Between us couple, still have to repay?" Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at her. How could Lin Qing He not know what he meant, uttered in embarrassment: "Aren't you tired?"

"Not tired." Zhou Qing Bai replied quite readily.

Since he wasn't tired, then let's do it.

That night's posture had changed from the past. As if a new window opened, Zhou Qing Bai saw a whole new world.

Later, Lin Qing He's evaluation of herself was: No do, no die.

Why didn't she something else? Why did she have to unlock the new posture for this kind of thing? Now she did it. Once he mastered this one, it was easy to grasp the rest. Sometimes there will be bruises on both knees!

As for what was done, it cannot be described.

That day Lin Qing He took all three brothers to the county city.

San W sat in the specially-made child seat in the front. Both Da Wa and Er Wa sat down at the back. Even so, it had Lin Qing He sapped when bringing the three brothers to the county city.

There were a good few big slopes on the way over. She had to make Da Wa and Er Wa get off to go uphill and then continued.

When they reached the county city, she bought an ice cream bar for each of them. It was the same rule, let them wait.

"What is Mother doing?" Zhou Da Wa asked as he ate the delicious ice cream.

"I don't know." Er Wa shook his head. He and San Wa were used to it.

"Wait for Mother." San Wa stated.

Judging by their look, Zhou Da Wa didn't ask anymore, since they don't know even if he persisted.

Because she got a space, Lin Qing He got away safe and sound when getting checked twice since she began selling pork.

Because there was nothing during the inspection, naturally there was nothing to say.

However, this also made Lin Qing He deeply aware of the rules of this era, so she acted in a very low-key manner and didn't dare to say anything.

She agreed with her family Qing Bai, once something happened, she will terminate her business.

How can that do? She finally found such a way to make money after much difficulty. Don't underestimate her two or three times a month trip to county city, but the money earned by the pork she sold was higher than the average worker's salary.

If she came across meat coupon, she would accept it. If not, she would raise the price by a little bit more.

Lin Qing He specifically targetted the old lady segment. The kind of old lady who had experienced big winds and waves and generally won't seek trouble. The most important thing was that there must be grandchildren at home. At this time, how much meat will be in demand?

Even if it was leftover, it was treasured.

They want to keep it for their little grandson and granddaughter, so why would any of them bother to cause trouble? Might even get implicated themselves.

It took half an hour for Lin Qing He to get rid of her pork.

When she returned to look for the boys, she found Su Da Lin pushing his bicycle and was accompanying the boys.

"Four... Fourth Sister-in-law." Su Da Lin was relieved when Lin Qing He came back.

He had just passed by and saw his wife's nephews, so he stopped and waited.

"Is brother-in-law passing by?" Lin Qing He understood at a glance and smiled.

"Pass...passing by." Su Da Lin grinned.

"You just ate popsicles and still asked your uncle to buy more for you?" Lin Qing He shot a glare at the boys.

"It's... nothing, just... just a few pop... popsicles." Su Da Lin interjected quickly.

"Did you thank your uncle?" Lin Qing He said.

"We did!" Leading his younger brothers, Zhou Da Wa answered at once.

Lin Qing He chatted a bit with Su Da Lin. Zhou Xiao Mei was further along on her pregnancy now. Counting the months, she was over seven months.

Pretty far along, just like Third Sister-in-law.

After a few exchanges, Su Da Lin went back. Only then, Lin Qing He swept her gaze to the boys: "Do you know where you were wrong?"

"We never thought of getting popsicles from Uncle. He bought them at his own will and we would waste them if we didn't eat it," said Er Wa.

"There won't be next time, I promise!" Zhou Da Wa readily declared.

"Not tasty." This was San Wa's evaluation.

Lin Qing He harrumphed and questioned them, "What if other people give you the yummy popsicles? Will you accept?"

"How is that possible?" Zhou Da Wa responded instantly.

"That's right. Don't know even know them. Not going to casually eat other people's food," Er Wa said as well.

"Not eating!" stated San Wa.

Only then, Lin Qing He dropped the matter.

Chapter 117: Looking forward to the college entrance exam continuation

After letting go of Su Da Lin's matter, Lin Qing He took the brothers around the county city.

The brothers continued to make requests. Lin Qing He coldly smiled: "Initially, I wanted to give you each a candied haw, but now it's gone."

"We all know our wrong!" Da Wa said.

"So what about it? Even if you know you're in the wrong, the mistake had already been made." Lin Qing He showed no mercy.

"Mother, since it's a rare chance to come to the city once, buy one for us!" Er Wa added.

"I know my wrong." San Wa also directed a pleading look to their mother.

Lin Qing He took in the three's behavior and didn't act too harshly. She said: "I can give each of you one, but you can't eat it now. We'll take it home, and keep it for tomorrow."

"Mother……"

Once the three stinky boys uttered mother, Lin Qing He interjected: "Want it or not?"

"Want!" What else can they say, it was better to keep it for tomorrow than not having any.

"Remember ah. Since it's your first offense, so I will be lenient with you. However, if you commit a second offense, you'll know then." Lin Qing He bought three candied haw sticks wrapped in oil paper and harrumphed.

Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa nodded their heads, indicating that they would definitely not casually eat other people's stuff in the future.

They knew their mother's punishment method, simply too cruel. She purposely cooked delicious stuff to have them drooling. They were scared of her.

Especially since she had the final say at home, even their father dared not revolt against her.

After buying the candied haws, Lin Qing He brought them along for children's book shopping. Da Wa requested a revision book, but the revision book at this time was too simple. So they didn't get any.

Instead, they came to the waste section and bought a stack of old newspapers. These were all brought back for the kids' doodle.

It was very cheap and a few dimes bought a large bundle.

In addition, Lin Qing He also bought a watermelon. There was nothing better than eating one in this hot summer.

Only then she took the three boys home.

After arriving home, Lin Qing He was completely sapped. These three brothers weren't light at all, they been raised too well by her.

The candied haws were stored away, as she won't give it today as she had said eat it tomorrow.

For watermelon, she used the cool well water to chill it and leave as a snack for after lunch.

Because of exhaustion, Lin Qing He steamed a pot of steamed buns for lunch, which was served with a plate of fried green pepper and meat. A pot of tomato and egg soup too.

However, because her family's man was doing manual labor in the field and that her three boys got a good appetite, the amount of meat in the plate of fried green pepper and meat was quite hefty.

It was pork belly, very delectable from all the frying. The green pepper was also delicious.

"Eat more meat. You have been working in the field for the whole day." Lin Qing He placed it into Zhou Qing Bai's bowl. This man kept on munching green peppers while refraining from meat as much as possible. How could she not know what he thinks, wanted to leave it for her and the children.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled faintly: "You eat more too."

"I don't need you to tell me, I will eat." Lin Qing He picked a few pieces of oily pork belly for him.

At this time, due to the scarcity of oil content, fatty meat was labeled as first-class meat. Sister Mei will sometimes get some. However, every time there was quality fatty meat, pork belly, and lean meat, she will keep it for her own family to eat.

Other scraps will be sold.

Lin Qing He doesn't eat it much, but Zhou Qing Bai needed to consume some.

Meat was indispensable to such a sturdy man, or else his body can't bear the strain of the daily numerous works.

"Yummy?" Lin Qing He looked at the three sons.

Da Wa had his lips covered in oil and responded, "If only Mother can dote me like you did with Father. Just put a piece of meat in my bowl and gently say, come, eat more."

"Hee hee." Er Wa giggled.

"Mother." San Wa also laughed and then pushed his bowl over.

"None of you are acting seriously. Eat your stuff." Lin Qing He remarked in displeasure. Stinky boys, dare to tease her now.

Besides, what was wrong with her doting her man? He worked so hard, it was only right to favor him.

"Don't worry about them. They can still grow up by eating grass. It's enough that you eat more." Lin Qing He uprightly favored her man.

Da Wa and Er Wa howled in extreme misery.

"Not eating grass, not eating." San Wa rapidly shook his head.

Zhou Qing Bai's gaze toward his wife was especially soft.

Although lunch was simple, lunch containing meat and eggs was already luxurious in this era.

After lunch, they rested. The boys were pining on the watermelon.

Lin Qing He didn't stop them. Eat it if they wanted to, but they can only have it forty minutes after the meal.

Zhou Qing Bai had already drowse off. The boys had finished eating, so they went to sleep in content. There was a larger half leftover.

Lin Qing He didn't nap. She was sewing the soles, which was for Er Wa.

When Zhou Qing Bai woke up, he saw his wife was sitting at the door and sewing the shoes. His gaze was extremely gentle.

"Didn't go to sleep?" Zhou Qing Bai came over and asked.

"It's fine. I haven't done much during the day, so I don't have to sleep." Lin Qing He replied: "There are watermelons in the kitchen. Go and eat it."

Zhou Qing Bai went in and grabbed the watermelon to snack on.

He brought out cut-out pieces. Lin Qing He said: "I have eaten it, you can eat it."

Zhou Qing Bai had cut a share for her. Seeing his firm attitude, Lin Qing He then accepted and ate it. She stated: "This watermelon is good for cooling off. You eat more. No need to leave it for those three naughty children. Just before going to bed, they had it."

"It's fine to set it aside." Zhou Qing Bai said.

He only ate the piece in his hand and didn't have anymore. Although this man wasn't one to say affectionate words, his action demonstrated his pampering toward his wife and children.

Whatever good things were left to his wife and children to eat, he never put himself as a priority.

Such a man had Lin Qing He liking him from deep within her heart.

"Come back early tonight. The pot of loach is almost ready. I will cook braised loach for you tonight." Lin Qing He grinned to him.

There was still half a pot loach at home, which was set aside to spit out mud.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai headed out once he responded.

"Oh, still have to wait seven years for the college entrance examination continuation." Lin Qing He sighed.

She was really reluctant to let him do this. If the college entrance examination came, she could take the college entrance examination. The criteria for the first year of college entrance examination restart were very relaxed. Even if one was married and old as her, can also participate.

If she was admitted to university, she would take her husband and three sons away.

There was no need to do this tiring farm work.

Lin Qing He's thought was quite rosy. She did have the foundation to. Otherwise, why would she work so hard to sell the grain and pork?

Whether it was food coupons or meat coupons, as well as some other coupons, she had saved a lot. So even if she goes out to live in the future, there was no worry.

And as time progresses and these coupons will gradually withdraw from the stage of history, a lot of money had currently accumulated in her pocket.

At least the majority of it was the retirement fee that Zhou Qing Bai brought home!

If it weren't for her big expenses for the family, she could save more money.

Chapter 118: Birth a boy

Not long after Zhou Qing Bai headed out, the boys got up. The rest of the watermelon was gobbled up by them.

At the beginning Lin Qing He was still a little worried about whether they would have diarrhea if they eat too much cold stuff today. Unexpectedly, these kids were quite sturdy and nothing happened.

When they went out to play, Lin Qing He formed the dough.

In the evening, they were having bean flour mantou and braised loach.

The braised loach made by Lin Qing He was very delicious because the ingredients she prepared were complete.

Rice wine, ginger shreds, green onions, chili pepper, sugar, salt, garlic.

The loach's belly was cut open to remove the intestines and then added to the pot along with the other ingredients. A large plate of braised loach can be scooped out of the pot.

It was a little troublesome, but because Zhou Qing Bai had to go to work every day, Lin Qing He was also willing to spend some effort to make him more delicious food to let him eat more.

In addition to a braised loach, there was also a cold cucumber and the same pot of egg drop and tomato soup like the one in the afternoon.

Going through the vegetable at home, there were only those few selections. There was not much difference, but Lin Qing He still tried her best to make the dishes as good as possible.

But for now, the father and sons in the family have a strong approval toward her cooking.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa came back after four o'clock in the evening. They brought a half bucket full of eel back.

Lin Qing He froze for a moment: "Where did this eel come from?"

"Brother Zhou Dong gave it." Da Wa said.

Lin Qing He smiled when she heard it, nodded, and said nothing.

Since Zhou Qing Bai came back, she didn't need Zhou Dong for the firewood. Zhou Dong had now grown up, he can get eight work points just like the adults. He could raise his sister well.

His sister, Zhou Xi was also a strong person. She would gather pigweed to earn work points. The siblings' combined work points weren't little and they can live pretty well with it.

In the end, Zhou Xi grew up. Previously, she got her period and was clueless. It was Lin Qing He who saw the blood on her pants and then brought her back.

She taught her some knowledge and also gave half a jin of brown sugar for making ginger and brown sugar water to drink.

Zhou Xi didn't dare to accept it. Lin Qing He made her keep it and stated it was enough to come over and help out with the boys' shoes when she's free.

As the big brother, Zhou Dong was grateful to her, so he gifted such a small half bucket of eel.

Lin Qinghe divided the eel in half. The dishes for dinner were already set, but since there was more eel, she'll add another braised eel. She cooked half and set aside half for tomorrow.

So in the evening, there was one braised eel, one braised loach, cold cucumber, and tomato and egg drop soup. Obviously an abundant meal.

Zhou Qing Bai and the others just planted the seeds and the sky turned cloudy. It began to rain heavily again.

This heavy rain was refreshing within this sultry weather.

What's more, everyone was delighted, because the seeds have just been planted, they only needed to do the watering after the rain.

The rain continued for five days in a row. Needless to say, there was no need to go to work in the afternoon. Zhou Qing Bai was able to rest.

Zhou Qing Bai could get some rest, however Lin Qing He couldn't.

This guy came on her as he had no work.

Every night he had to pester her and demand for a round or two.

It can be seen that this man still wants a daughter.

Lin Qing He wanted to let him nurture his vitality since he didn't need to go to work. However, this guy really put all his energy on her...

Soon the time passed and it was September. Da Wa started school again.

Lin Qing He started to wash the jars to prepare the chili paste.

The peppers weren't yet ripe, but they will be ripe next month. Now was the best time to clean up the jar first.

Two large jars were prepared. These were the jars she brought the honey back in. One can hold a lot, so two jars should be enough.

Starting from the end of this month, the autumn harvest will begin.

It was also starting at the end of the month, the autumn harvest will continue until next month. This was a very grand autumn harvest, which was the same every year.

At this time, Zhou Xiao Mei gave birth in the city.

Lin Qing He thought she got not much to do, so she represented Mother Zhou and visited Zhou Xiao Mei. She had brought two trotters as well as a jin of brown sugar. Mother gave her a half basket full of eggs.

These things can be bought over.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, how is Third Sister-in-law?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

This time she gave birth to a son. It had Su Da Lin over the moon. His family only had this single seedling, and this time his wife gave him a son, so how can he not be delighted?

His uncle and his aunt were happy for him. They were very satisfied with Zhou Xiao Mei, this niece-in-law as well.

"She's fine. Next month, she finishes her confinement and you can take the child back then." Lin Qing He replied.

Su Da Lin sent a lot of things back for Third Sister-in-law's post-natal confinement.

Crucian carp, trotters, pork, etc.

The purpose was to have the child sent back next month and be fed together.

Third Sister-in-law was naturally willing and couldn't be more delighted to.

While on Second Sister-in-law's side, it was filled with discontent as none of the things Su Da Lin brought back was shared with her. She constantly lost her temper at home.

Second Sister-in-law gave birth to a daughter this time. Same with Third Sister-in-law.

They both already have sons, so they didn't care whether they were a boy or girl. Just the difference in confinement treatment was a little bit large.

No one can say anything, because Su Da Lin wanted to send his son back to his mother-in-law's family. The child was still young and still needs to drink milk. Naturally, they will have to trouble Third Sister-in-law who was nearly at the same timeframe as Zhou Xiao Mei.

In response to this, Second Sister-in-law declared she won't nurse a single sip for her.

Everyone just listened, not bothering with her.

Now they have all separated, each lived their own life. Who would bother to supports whoever's stinky feet? If they can get along, they will connect more, if not, then each does their own.

After listening to her fourth sister-in-law, Zhou Xiao Mei was relieved.

At the end of September, Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin delivered their child to Mother Zhou.

Having Mother Zhou raised the child, the monthly payment went according to what was previously agreed.

Mother Zhou was naturally delighted to. She had worked for most of her life. Now that her sons were grown up, she rested at home and cooked for the old man. Who would dare to say anything about her?

Besides, it was just bringing up her grandson, not a big deal. Mother Zhou can manage.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were a little reluctant, but in the end, they had to go to work tomorrow. After spending most of the day, they left their child behind and returned to the city.

This time, they had brought a lot of things, including meat, fish, and eggs. Even like this, they didn't forget to bring a pack of candy for Da Wa and his brothers.

Lin Qing He also expressed, if Mother was too busy, she can babysit at her side, so the two of them can rest assured and it was enough to check on the kids when they have days off.

After all, Third Sister-in-law's character was quite nice. Accepting so many things, she would definitely treat the child well.

Chapter 119: Little Su Cheng

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's son was called Su Cheng.

Little Su Cheng grown wonderfully. He completely picked up all of Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's good looks and looked very cute.

Knowing that this was their aunt and uncle's child, Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa had visited.

Lin Qing He also told Mother Zhou, if there was any urgent matter, she can bring the child over and she'll help babysit.

Then Lin Qing He went over to chat with Third Sister-in-law.

"What's going on there today? There's no movement at all." Lin Qing He pointed her chin at Second Sister-in-law's room as she looked over.

Third Sister-in-law uttered two points of sarcasm: "After younger sister and brother-in-law returned home yesterday, there was a lot of pointing at the mulberry but actually scolding the locust tree and caused unrest for the whole family. Wu Ni's uncle couldn't endure and argue with her. She packed her things early today and ran back to her maternal home."

"So she had returned to her old Chen's home. I was wondering what was up." Lin Qing He had a surprised look.

"She's acting like the old Zhou family had mistreated her." Third Sister-in-law uttered with despise.

"She does believe that our old Zhou's family is bullying her alone. Not worshipping her is bullying her." Lin Qing He stated.

"Who would let her have her way!" Third Sister-in-law responded.

Lin Qing He said: "Let's not talk about her. Properly have your post-natal confinement. You don't need to save those things. It's really not easy to nurse two children. You must eat what you should."

"I know." Third Sister-in-law's face beamed at the thought of the things that were brought over yesterday

Third Sister-in-law had no objections against the nursing matter. He didn’t have to sleep with her at night and will sleep with her mother-in-law. When he'as hungry, she'll bring him over to breastfeed. She also needed to get up in the night to feed her own daughter, so it was nothing.

Like this, Little Su Cheng lived in old Zhou's house.

Da Wa and his brothers took a liking to little Su Cheng and would come over from time to time.

Even if San Wa would ask 'can little brother eat it?' every time he gets something yummy.

On this day, they had red bean cake. San Wa asked again: "Can my little brother eat it?"

"Not yet." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"When can he eat?" San Wa asked.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't know as he hadn't participated in his three sons' growth. Since he couldn't answer this question, he looked at his wife.

Actually, Lin Qing He was too sure either. When she came, San Wa was more than a year old, so she said, "He can eat it when he's about one year old."

"Mother, why doesn't my family have a younger brother." San Wa continued to ask his mother.

Lin Qing He responded: "Who said our family doesn't have? You are your eldest brother's and second brother's little brother, no? Doesn't your eldest brother have you and your second brother as his little brothers?"

"But I want a younger brother." San Wa uttered as he looked at his mother: "I want Mother to birth one for me."

Don't underestimate him because he was young. Even if he was young, he can distinguish clearly that he and his brothers were born from his father and his mother, so they can sleep together. Not from the same parents, then they will not sleep together.

Lin Qing He wanted to punch someone. It was fine that Zhou Qing Bai wanted to a child, but this kid too.

"You are currently the youngest in the family. If I give you a younger brother or sister, then you are not the youngest. Anything delicious, you must a bite with your younger brother or sister. Are you willing to?" Lin Qing He said.

San Wa's face displayed hesitation.

"Mother, birth one. I'll give my share to my younger sister, but you have to give me a younger sister. I already have two younger brothers, don't need more." Zhou Da Wa piped in.

"I want a younger sister too." Er Wa nodded.

"Mother, birth one. I will let my younger brother or sister eat it. I don't have any of the younger brother or sister. I want both, give birth both for me!" San Wa thought it through and replied.

Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai and met the man's blazing gaze.

But……

She can't give birth. She did ligation, how can she give birth ah!

"Every one of you are so troublesome. It's not enough to wait upon you, now you want me to birth another to serve again. All of you scoot to one side. Besides, your sisters and brothers from your three aunts are also your sisters and brothers. It's the same." Lin Qing He waved her hands.

Then she stopped talking to the children and the children's topic ends here. She didn't know how to answer this group of stinky boys, who get more voluble day by day if they kept going.

Lin Qing He went back to the room to tidy the room.

The sun was wonderful today, so she took out all the quilts used for the winter this year and hung it out.

Zhou Qing Bai came in.

"You came at the perfect timing. Quickly help out. Both of our big quilts have to be taken out to sundry." As soon as Lin Qing He saw him, she assigned him to work, uttered.

These two big quilts were brought over by her. One weighed seven jins and was extra large in size. It was enough to cover even three of Zhou Qing Bai.

"Not the same." Zhou Qing Bai stated this without warning.

Lin Qing He hadn't wrapped her mind around at first. It came to her after a pause, this was the answer to the sentence she dismissed the kids with.

"Birth one with the same father and same mother, they will like it more." Zhou Qing Bai stared at his wife.

Lin Qing He gave him a sweet smile: "I know. I didn't say I won't birth one. It's just fate haven't arrived yet, no?"

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and decided in his heart that he would redouble his efforts.

Have to say, Zhou Qing Bai was really envious of his three brothers before him. They all have sons and daughters. Although he had the most sons, only three mischievous boys but no girls at all.

If a daughter is born with his wife's looks, she will definitely look beautiful.

Lin Qing He coughed and shifted the topic: "Let's make a new quilt for Father and Mother this year. The last time I saw, Father and Mother's quilt was quite old. This year it's okay to cover the mattress with it, but can't be used as a covering."

"Do what you think best." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

He didn't intervene very much in these matters, it was all up to her how things go.

Lin Qing He nodded: "Wait until this period's cotton get handed out. You and the boys don't need anything made. Last year's one can still be worn. I'll make another knitted vest for each of you, at that time, you won't be freezing."

Zhou Qin Bai was always clear about her ability to take care of people. There was nothing she couldn't manage. Only on the matter of getting daughter left him helpless.

He didn't know what was going on, why was his wife not pregnant even until now.

"This year's winter isolation, I will take you to the hospital to see." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Okay." Lin Qing He planned to confess to him at that time. This matter can't be kept hidden forever, he'll know sooner or later as this man really wanted another child.

But she couldn't born one. Confessing was the only way.

Now Zhou Qing Bai was occupied because the autumn harvest had begun at this time.

Once Zhou Qing Bai participated in the autumn harvest movement, Lin Qing He began to make her chili sauce.

It had her extremely spiced up.

But her man happened to like spicy food. Even if she had to make a sacrifice, she must make it for him.

Chapter 120: Plump Rabbit

When Zhou Qing Bai returned from work in the evening, he saw his wife's eyes were completely red.

Only when he asked, did he know she was making chili sauce.

This made Zhou Qing Bai, the big man feel touched and distressed.

"Why are you looking at me like this? It's just these two or three days of hard work. And I like chili sauce." Lin Qing He remarked.

Then she got the children to wash their hands and prepare to eat.

Because the autumn harvest has begun, Lin Qing He's cooking was aligned with nourishing Zhou Qing Bai.

Tonight was a scrambled egg with cucumber, a minced pork with beans, and a steamed taro with pork ribs. The soup was shrimp skin and seaweed soup.

The main was cornmeal mantou.. In Ireland, boiled/fried rice and noodles are like sides here and the meaty dishes are the main. I assume it's the same in American or European side of the world. Not sure about the rest.

After Lin Qing He finished eating, she continued to make her homemade chili sauce. The bowls and chopsticks were left for Da Wa to clean up.

Zhou Qing Bai wanted to help but was sent away by Lin Qing He: "Take advantage while it's still early and go back to grab some loach and ricefield eel."

She had cleaned all the pigsty and chickenpens and also fed them.

When it was summer harvest or autumn harvest, she will handle these works. If Zhou Qing Bai was idle and didn't want to rest, then he can go catch some wild meat.

If he can get some, it will be added to a meal the next day.

Zhou Qing Bai went to catch loach and eel. He headed out at half past six and didn't come back until after seven. At this time, daylight hadn't ended that quick. So it wasn't too dark, but it did start to get dark.

He didn't capture that many, only seven or eight loach. As for eels, none.

"Raise in water first. Once more is accumulated and it'll be cooked together." Lin Qing He said after a quick scan. Then directed him to take a shower and prepare for sleep.

Lin Qing He had finished today's chili sauce and was about to put it into a clean jar.

Chili sauce was very easy to make. Mince the chili, mince the garlic, and then add the appropriate salt. Stir these three things well and it's chili sauce.

More garlic should be chopped up.

As long as it is fermented in the jar for half a month, it truly became chili sauce.

Lin Qing He was confident in her culinary skill. One jar was definitely not enough for the whole family to consume, so this time she brought back a lot of peppers and planned to make a few jars to keep and use slowly.

Lin Qing He continued to make chili sauce the next day.

At noon, when she came to deliver food to Zhou Qing Bai and her three sons, her eyes were red again.

"No need to make so much." Zhou Qing Bai urged.

"It's fine." Lin Qing He didn't mind.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa were obviously very starving. They knew that their mother was like this due to making chili sauce, so they only worried about eating.

For lunch, Lin Qing He made some simple spring pancakes and a shrimp skin soup.

The spring pancakes had two meat filling, egg, and diced meat. There was more veg, like tomatoes, cucumbers, and greens.

Eating the spring pancakes with shrimp skin soup, both father and sons were satisfied.

"San Wa, do you want to go back with Mother?" Lin Qing He asked San Wa.

"I will go back with my father." San Wa shook her head.

Lin Qing He let him be. This mischievous kid had long wanted to participate in the autumn harvest with his eldest brother and second brother. Before he was too young. Now he was three years old and was more sturdy, so she let him stay.

Lin Qing He went back by herself. She contemplated killing a hen from the backyard tomorrow.

This time she planned to grab an old hen and leave the new chicken for laying eggs.

But when Zhou Qing Bai returned in the evening, he brought a particularly plump rabbit back.

"Plump rabbit? Where did that come from?" Lin Qing He's eyes lit up.

"Mother, it was caught by Dad!" Da Wa excitedly exclaimed.

It wasn't just Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa were even more excited: "The rabbit had cried out and dashed over. Everyone had yet to respond when Father caught it!"

"Gang Tie and the guys were envious to death, but it's useless. Their father isn't as great as our father!" Er Wa declared with extreme pride.

"Yes, not as great as our father!" San Wa bobbed his head.

Lin Qing He beamed at Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai was also looking at her, Lin Qing He didn't skimp on her own praise: "His father, I'll make braised rabbit meat for you tonight?"

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai grinned.

Then he went to deal with this rabbit.

Lin Qing He prepared all the seasoning. At this time, it wasn't too late, just only after six o'clock. Zhou Qing Bai had taken care of the rabbit for her and passed it over to his wife to cook it. The backyard's work was already handled by his wife, so Zhou Qing Bai grabbed a bucket and headed to the door.

"I'll go with Father." Da Wa tagged along.

"Give this to your father as well to fill his stomach first," Lin Qing He called after him.

Da Wa munched on one in his mouth, while he took another tomato for his father. Zhou Qing Bai ate the tomato on his way to loach catching.

Lin Qing He stewed potatoes and braised rabbit meat.

Zhou Qing Bai and Da Wa punctually returned. When they came back, they brought more than a dozen loach with them. Including yesterday's ones, they can make a dish tomorrow.

When the father and son came back, Er Wa and San Wa were close to weeping from the temptation. The scent was really unbearably delicious.

"Came back at the perfect time. I don't know if your grandparents have eaten over there yet. Da Wa, deliver this plate to your grandparents." Lin Qing He came out with a small plate.

Although it was a small dish, the portion wasn't little. It was definitely enough for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to eat.

Da Wa speedily sent it over. On the way, those children were about to burst into tears from gluttony.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were in the midst of dining. There was pickle veg on the table. When this dish of stewed potatoes and braised rabbit meat was brought over, Father Zhou was about to swallow his tongue.

Mother Zhou too.

"Can't praise Fourth's wife's cooking enough. I think her cooking skill can be comparable to the old chef of the past." Giving a very high evaluation, Father Zhou said.

Mother Zhou smiled, but did not say anything about Lin Qing He, the fourth daughter-in-law.

Speaking of these four daughters-in-law, the other daughters-in-law can't be compared to Fourth Daughter-in-law on the matter of filial piety, even though she was the most disobedient one.

Whatever good stuff they have, she will send a plate of it over.

Today, old Fourth caught a rabbit and will definitely cook it. She estimated that she would send a plate so she didn't cook any dishes. As expected, it was delivered.

Da Wa delivered the meat and immediately returned home.

"You didn't wait for me!" Da Wa saw that Er Wa and San Wa were eating and exclaimed with a glare.

"What didn't wait for you? Your braised rabbit head is reserved for you." Lin Qing He said.

Da Wa looked at the untouched rabbit head and grinned: "It's still Mother who loves me the most."

"Stop chattering. Wash your hands quickly. Your rice is in the pot, it's ready." Lin Qing He ushered.

Da Wa went in, took out his own rice, and then began to eat the braised rabbit meat.

The stewed potatoes and braised rabbit tasted the best when eaten with rice.

The soup can be sprinkled on the rice, not to mention that it was more fragrant.

There was no other side dish tonight, just this dish of braised rabbit meat as well as a tomato and egg drop soup.

This was enough. It had everyone satisfied after eating.

Lin Qing He planned to kill a chicken to nourish the father and sons.

Chapter 121: Lazy and gluttonous

Many people witnessed Zhou Qing Bai catching this plump rabbit.

Once the brothers finished eating and walked out, many people asked whether the plump rabbit was delicious.

Da Wa, this little lad bragged: "It's delicious, extremely delicious. My tongue was almost swallowed into my stomach when devouring it. That taste can't be described."

"A whole rabbit was braised by my mother. It's unbearably flavorful." This was what Er Wa said.

"Enough. It's enough!" San Wa bobbed his head repeatedly.

Before, only Da Wa and Er Wa went out to brag outside.

Now, this kid had grown up and was able to talk. So the bragging camp included him.

And once he brags, it was completely filled with arrogance. Listen to this envy and jealous provoking words, it's enough.

Such a meaty rabbit. The rabbit became so meaty from eating the grains in the fields. From the looks, it had to around three or four jins.

This was all eaten in one meal. Really didn't how to live ah.

If it was them, they can make 18 dishes through various methods.

A group of women in the village thought like this.

No matter the summer harvest or the autumn harvest, there were actually wild rabbits appearing in the field. Whether one can catch it depends on their own ability.

Zhou Qing Bai got lucky this time and got it.

However, a sensitive rabbit wasn't so easy to catch. The next day another rabbit was seen, but Zhou Qing Bai failed to catch it. Its speed was too nimble. And a cunning rabbit has three burrows. Once it dived in, no one knows where it went.

Caught a rabbit, then another dish added to the meal. If not, it was fine too.

Lin Qing He made red bean mantou for lunch the next day and sent them over with a fried cucumber omelet. Just one dish and nothing else.

Because it was in front of everyone, Lin Qing He tried to be as low-key as possible.

But no matter how low-key it was, she had to give Zhou Qing Bai some protein, otherwise, how can he survive this blazing weather?

Because Mother Zhou didn't go to the field, Lin Qing He simply told Mother Zhou not to cook and bring the food supply over. She'll make it together at her side and bring it to Father Zhou.

Including Mother Zhou's share, which she'll be called over to eat.

Mother Zhou was a bit abashed. But seeing how fourth daughter-in-law didn't really mind about this, Mother Zhou brought the rations over and then came over to that side for lunch.

This made Mother Zhou delighted.

It wasn't just her, Father Zhou was overjoyed. Fourth's wife can really cook.

Even if it was a fried cucumber omelet and red bean mantou, the portion was quite bountiful and the taste was excellent. The oil content was sufficient.

After finishing, they snacked on two more tomatoes and felt completely refreshed.

Lin Qing He grew a lot of tomatoes in the backyard because she likes to eat them too. The ones picked were a perfect size, great as an after-meal snack.

And the loach at home, it'll be cooked in the evening.

Lin Qing He packed her things, turned around and went to find Sister Mei.

"What's the matter?" When Sister Mei saw her come, she was slightly worried that something bad had happened.

Lin Qing He gave a reassuring smile: "Sister Mei, I came to discuss something with you. No need to worry."

Sister Mei was relieved. Even though things had handled rigorously and nothing ever happened, it still made people unease at the slightest wind.

"Sister, speak." Sister Mei nodded.

"I want to ask if my old brother can get a little more during this while?" Lin Qing He whispered.

After the autumn harvest was over, she planned to take the grain and sell it off. But for now, there wasn't too much meat.

"I'll ask. Come over to my house tomorrow." Sister Mei whispered back.

After the agreement was made, Lin Qing He returned home. She stopped by the supply and demand cooperative to have a look around. There were eggs. Even though the price was a bit pricey, she still bought four jins at once.

There were some eggs in her space, but how many men were there at home? No amount of eggs was too much. Now, whenever she saw something, she replenished her space a little, that way it can be eaten when desired.

Once back home, Lin Qing He began to clean the pigsty and chicken pen.

When Mother Zhou came over carrying little Su Cheng, Lin Qing He was working away.

"I usually don't do this. Seeing how my kids' father is occupied with the autumn harvest, I only help out then." When Mother Zhou came, Lin Qing He clarified immediately.

From Mother Zhou's perspective, this Fourth's wife wanted face. Even if she was telling the truth, Mother Zhou was very pleased.

It was still that reasoning. Lin Qing He was habitually lazy and occasionally witnessing her do chores would change her view greatly.

If Lin Qing He was a constant diligent person and Mother Zhou chance upon her son cleaning up, the opinion would be different.

Therefore, Lin Qing He immediately stated her position that she only helped since she saw how busy Zhou Qing Bai was. If Zhou Qing Bai could handle it, she won't bother doing it at all.

The next time she encountered it, she would be prepared and not have a gap in perspective.

"What's for dinner tonight? I'll help you make it." Mother Zhou said.

Lin Qing He froze for a moment. What does this mean? She didn't plan to include Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's dinner.

She just saw how Mother Zhou would cook a two-person meal at noon and when given to Father Zhou, it wasn't much. So she took it over and made a together.

She had no plans for dinner.

"You didn't take a look at the food I brought over. I brought it all." Mother Zhou was taken aback.

Lin Qing He hadn't really check it. She asked Mother Zhou to carry it over. Just the lunch share, not all the food.

But judging by Mother Zhou's reaction, it seems like she brought all the food from her family?

"Eating braised loach tonight. Mother, go to remove the loach's intestine." Lin Qing He recognized the mistake but did not care too much. It was just having meals, so she directed Mother Zhou.

Mother Zhou also realized that she had misunderstood Fourth's wife's meaning. But seeing that Fourth's wife didn't object, she didn't say anything.

Little Sucheng had just eaten, so he didn't need to be carried around. Mother Zhou went in to set him on Da Wa's Kang and let on down the mosquito net so there was worry about being bitten by mosquitoes.

Mother Zhou came out to kill the loach.

Lin Qing He cleaned the pigsty and chicken pens and decided to find a time to go to the hospital next time to get two masks back and wear them!

She headed to the kitchen and started to cook the pig food.

She boiled a large pot of pig food, let it cool down slightly, then fed it to the pigs and scooped a gourd-size scoop for the chickens to eat.

After finishing this, the livestock matter in the backyard was considered to be finished.

Mother Zhou had already killed all the loach. Lin Qing He set it aside. She had soaked the mung beans, so brushed the pot and started cooking mung bean soup.

After the cooking was done, it was scooped out and put it into the casserole pot. Rock sugar was added in and then set in a water basin with water to cool. It will be nice and cold when eaten after seven o'clock, that way it's very scrumptious.

After finishing this, Lin Qing He began to make the main food.

Today's main food was cornmeal mantou. The dough was ready. Lin Qing He steamed them in the pan. When steaming the cornmeal mantou, she made the savory dishes for tonight.

Braised loach was one of them. There was also stir-fried small cabbage, which was fried with lard. There was oil residue inside the lard, so the fried small cabbage tasted simply, very sweet!

At this time, the cabbage was grown from pure farm manure, turning out to be really tender and delicious.

Chapter 122: Forced to appear as a virtuous wife

A large plate of braised loach and this large plate of small cabbage accompanied with a pot of cornmeal mantou were enough.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou both had the same meaning and also thought like that, so he joined Zhou Qing Bai after work and brought three brothers back.

San Wa went wild for the whole day and was tired. He returned on his father's back.

Once they got back, they went to wash their hands and face to prepare for dinner.

Lin Qing He noticed that Zhou Qing Bai's eyes were particularly gentle.

Lin Qing He: "..." That's it, another misunderstanding.

She didn't ask, but can still guess. Zhou Qing Bai must have heard Father Zhou mention it on the way back.

And thought she was starting to be a virtuous wife, a good mother, and filial daughter-in-law.

What else should she say?

Eating cornmeal mantou with braised loach and small cabbage had everyone satisfied.

After dinner, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou went back.

Lin Qing He heated a little hot water to bath San Wa. The little guy was really exhausted. He dozed off while eating.

San Wa was bathed first and then placed on the Kang so he could sleep first.

The little guy can still laugh with her while washing up, but once he was set down on the Kang fell asleep instantly.

"You two wash up as well. Get ready to go to bed." Lin Qing He instructed Da Wa and Er Wa.

Both have finished their chores, however, they didn't want to sleep.

"I want to drink mung bean soup," said Da Wa.

"Me too," Er Wa followed.

Lin Qing He let them be, but she still had them take a shower first.

Zhou Qing Bai went to grab the loach after dinner. In the beginning, he rarely ate loach because he didn't like the odor.

However, he really liked the braised loach made by Lin Qing He. What's more, it counted as a meat dish too.

Only when it was getting dark, he came back with a few loach. Even with a few, it can be kept first, save a little more, and then cook together.

"Go wash up and drink mung bean soup. Then go to sleep." Lin Qinghe said.

Zhou Qing Bai went to take a shower. Along the way, he washed the children's clothes.

Lin Qing He had scooped up some mung bean soup for the two elders. The rest was for her own family. After eating, everyone cleansed their mouth and prepared to sleep.

"Father was very delighted to eat with our family." On the Kang at night, Zhou Qing Bai told her.

Lin Qing He wasn't really willing. But since he spoke, Lin Qing He responded: "Two more people's meal is nothing much. If love to eat, then come over and eat."

"Thank you." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Then Lin Qing He immediately brought up: "If I did something wrong, would you forgive me?"

"What did you do wrong?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

Lin Qing He started pretending: "What are you saying? What can I do wrong? Just tell me whether you promise or not."

"I promise." Zhou Qing Bai reached out and took his wife into his arms.

How could his wife possibly do anything wrong? She would never do wrong in her life. Even if she did, he wouldn't mind.

Lin Qing He was satisfied: "Then you must remember what you said today."

Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged it. For him, as long as she was willing to stay and live with him, everything else wasn't a problem.

Lin Qing He got up at half past four the next day.

She steamed a pot of steamed buns, which was leftover from last night and was placed in an iron pan to chill in the water. It couldn't go bad overnight. She cooked millet porridge, cut two salted eggs, and then fried a large plate of fried cucumber omelet.

Then Zhou Qing Bai finished eating and headed out with his father and his brothers from Zhou family.

It was required to start early during the autumn harvest.

"Old Fourth, what did you eat in the morning?" Second Brother asked.

"Mantou, cucumber." Zhou Qing Bai curtly answered.

However, there was also millet porridge, salted eggs. The cucumber omelet was fried with lard. Very flavorful. His wife said that plate was prepared for him, and later on, she'll fry for the children. So that plate of cucumbers omelet all ended up in his stomach.

Zhou Qing Bai was very full from breakfast.

But no matter how full, from the morning to the lunchtime, he'll be hungry.

"Not eating as good as old Third." Second Brother remarked.

Third Brother gave him an eye-roll: "Those are all for my wife to eat. I didn't eat her share."

Su Da Lin brought a lot of things over, but it still wasn't finished yet.

But for Third Brother to say he didn't have any would be a lie. More or less, he had eaten it.

Second Brother quarreled with Second Sister-in-law because of this matter. But because of the autumn harvest period, Second Sister-in-law left in the morning and came back on her own by noon.

In such a busy time, who was idle enough to bother with her drama?

Besides, it was decided by old Zhou Family's son-in-law. He preferred whoever to help nurse his child, then it was whoever helped. Who could say anything?

Also, why did they request Third Sister-in-law and not her? Wasn't it still her own fault!

So on Second Sister-in-law came back with dejection. She didn't stop there. She didn't display any pleasant attitude toward Third Sister-in-law. However, Third Sister-in-law didn't take it seriously.

They had separated, everyone lived their own way. Whoever was desired, whoever goes.

"Father, why didn't you come over in the morning to eat." Zhou Qing Bai ignored these things and asked Father Zhou.

"Morning isn't needed," Father Zhou replied.

"I told Qing He today that you will come over to eat tomorrow morning too." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

He knew his mother well, her cooking is so-so, so his father definitely had nothing delicious in the morning.

Besides, his mother was currently more tired from minding the child and got to get up earlier just to cook.

"Alright then." Father Zhou agreed.

If he can go over to eat at his youngest son's house, he'll definitely be delighted to.

Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother had nothing to say about this. They didn't dare to open their mouth without asking their wife at home.

It seems that old Fourth's words were very effective in his family.

Lin Qing He didn't go back to sleep anymore, because she need to start cooking pig food and feeding them.

Zhou Qing Bai was supposed to get up in the middle of the night to do it, but got scolded by her. She told him to sleep well in the morning.

After working away for the whole day, he had to get up to cook pig food in the middle of the night. Lin Qing He didn't have the heartlessness to make him do it.

Then she sighed while cooking the pig food herself.

Sure enough, diligent women get tired and old too fast. She didn't work hard that long and she already couldn't wait for the autumn harvest to pass quickly.

Once the autumn harvest was over, she can dump it all to Zhou Qing Bai without any hesitation.

After cooking the pig food and letting it cool before feeding it to the pigs, she began to prepare breakfast for the boys. After all of this, it was only six o'clock.

Lin Qing He yelled for the boys to wake up.

Because Eldest Sister-in-law and the rest were about to leave, they would follow them in a moment.

After the three brothers finished eating and brought a few tomatoes to participate in the glorious autumn harvest labor, Lin Qing He locked the door and rode the bicycle over to Sister Mei.

Sister Mei didn't let her down. Apart from the usual leftovers, there was also a very good quality pork belly, which was about two jins, and a piece of lean meat weighing more than a jin.

Seeing this piece of pork belly, Lin Qing He thought of pork belly fried with pickles ends. As for this lean meat, Lin Qing He could already imagine the minced meat...

Chapter 123: Large generation gap

After giving Sister Mei the food coupon and the money, Lin Qing He carried these things back home.

It was still early when she arrived home. But she still needed to start cooking pigs again at this hour. Both pigs in the backyard have grown up and become big chubby pigs. They got hungry very fast.

It was currently the time for them to grow meat, so Lin Qing He fed it.

She worked hard for a while and Mother Zhou came in holding little Su Cheng.

Mother Zhou set little Su Cheng in the room to play by himself before coming out to help.

Lin Qing He said: "It's nothing much. Mother, go, and rest."

Mother Zhou responded: "No need to rest. It's just minding a child, how can I get tired."

Lin Qing He passed the pig food cooking to her and said, "Why didn't Father come over to eat this morning?"

"Just let your father eat breakfast at home." Mother Zhou didn't expect her to mention this. She answered after being stunned for a bit.

"Don't have to skip this meal. Mother, you must get up in the night to bring Little Cheng over to drink milk. No need to get up in the morning to busy away. Just ask Father to come here and eat. I'll make it together, it's quite convenient to do," Lin Qing He urged.

She didn't discuss this with Zhou Qing Bai. Still, the couple had similar thoughts.

They eat lunch and dinner together. No need to skip out on breakfast either, right?

Mother Zhou grinned in response to this, "Alright, I will tell him when your father comes back."

"I'll tell Father when I deliver lunch at noon." Lin Qing He replied.

"Okay." Mother Zhou nodded with a smile.

Lin Qing He took out the lean meat and chopped it. She was making spring pancakes for lunch and this was going to be the minced meat filling. No need to remark on how good the taste will be.

Mother Zhou saw this but said nothing.

She had opened up her mind. Fourth's wife can do what she wants. She and her old spouse can save the money for the three grandsons.

And Fourth's wife can still buy meat back when she and her husband came over to eat. She really didn't mind about them eating and talk about making something casually at the sight of them joining. Things went they should be.

What can Mother Zhou complain about?

Lunch was spring pancakes, even if the season wasn't right. Spring pancakes were quick and simple to eat.

Inside were cucumber sticks, aromatic minced meat, and scallion sprinkles. It tasted undoubtedly delectable with it all wrapped within the dough.

There was also a pot of egg drop and tomato soup, making the whole person feel cozy.

Lin Qing He told Father Zhou that it was fine to come to their house for breakfast.

Father Zhou laughed and said that Qing Bai also brought this up in this morning.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned at his wife. Sure enough, hie and his wife connected.

Lin Qing He also chuckled. Seeing that they were full and drunk until content, she packed up and went home.

This autumn harvest was really tiring.

A chicken at home was killed by Lin Qing He to stew.

The whole family gathered around to eat together. One was consumed about every half a month, so two were used for nourishment in one autumn harvest.

Mother Zhou drank soup as well and ate a lot of chicken.

On the night when the autumn harvest was completed, everyone was relieved.

Mother Zhou laid on the kang with her old spouse and emotionally remarked: "No wonder Fourth's wife is so thin. From my observation, she ate so little during every meal."

Because they ate together she could witness this. It was one bowl of rice or half a mantou. She also preferred to eat vegetables. The meat was all for old Fourth and the boys.

"Fourth's wife is pretty good." Father Zhou also had this perspective.

Since old Fourth retired, Fourth's wife had changed. Her current self was really great. Even though she can't save any money according to these meal plans, there was only so much consumed by her. Wasn't it all eaten by old Fourth and these grandsons?

What was there to say about her?

Mother Zhou nodded in agreement.

It was impossible to say Fourth's wife was acting. Fourth's wife couldn't be bothered to act in front of the old couple. She was always the kind of person to say one is one, act on two, then it was two.

The most she ate were those vegetables. She can often be seen holding a tomato or snacking on a cucumber.

"Say, San Wa isn't small now. Why is there no reaction from Fourth's wife's stomach?" said Mother Zhou.

Father Zhou replied: "Already got three sons. Better to not give birth anymore. Go ask old Fourth to ligate."

Any more, them two old couple can't save money for their granddaughters-in-law.

"Sons are enough. Isn't there still a daughter to be born." Mother Zhou whispered.

"Can you guarantee that it'll be a girl? What to do if it's a son again?" Father Zhou shot back.

Mother Zhou wanted to say if pregnant, then give birth. Who would disdain in having too many sons in this era?

But at the thought of Fourth's wife's lifestyle, she didn't say anything. And also, Fourth's wife's stomach was quite capable.

If she got pregnant again, there was a bigger chance of being a son.

No matter how the two of them save more money, they might not be able to accumulate the gift money for the four grandsons. After all, they were over sixty, their work-life can only last for several years.

Unknown to her parents-in-law's worry for her sons' future, Lin Qing He was exhausted from Zhou Qing Bai's tossing and turning until she was a salty fried fish.

But still, she didn't forget to tell Zhou Qing Bai off: "Can't you save some strength and rest?"

"I am resting." Sated, Zhou Qing Bai hugged her.

At this time, it was already the end of October and the weather was getting a little bit colder. It wasn't too hot to be held by him. Lin Qing He let him be and said, "Starting tomorrow, you will cover the backyard!"

The autumn harvest was over, he should do what he was supposed to.

Zhou Qing Bai concurred and talked about going to the hospital for a check-up after a while.

"Wait until the winter isolation is here." Lin Qing He could only utter..

Once winter isolation, she'll explain it to him then. Don't let anger get to this man's health.

After all, she knew exactly how much he wanted a daughter. If she could, she would actually bear the pain and give him one.

But there was really no way, she got ligation done.

"Hurry up and sleep," Lin Qing He ushered.

Tomorrow was food distribution. She had to bring some more back home to sell and make a fortune.

Food distribution was indeed a major event in the village. Lin Qing He called Zhou Dong to join her.

This way, she'll be able to pull the grain back together with Zhou Dong's cart.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou gave their food book to Zhou Qing Bai and asked him to go over and carry the two's rations back.

Yes, directly to their youngest son's house.

Lin Qing He saw Zhou Qing Bai take out the old couple's work point food book: "..."

She didn’t plan to take care of the old couple's three daily meal. It was just because the autumn harvest was too hectic. The old couple only made so much. She thought might as well make it together as it was only an increase in amount.

But it seems that the old couple thought they would eat with her family in the future...

"What's the matter?" Zhou Qing Bai asked her when she looked at food book in a daze.

Lin Qing He saw his 'entirely natural' expression and thought, this was the large generation gap between her and this man. What else can she say?

She could only accept it!

As long as Mother Zhou doesn’t interfere with how she does it things or how extravagant the dishes were, it was fine. If she does, then in the future, it'll be back to how it was.

Chapter 124: Making a quilt

This time, was naturally much more due to the addition of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's share.

One cart was not enough. Lin Qing He asked Zhou Dong to take it back first, and then make another trip later.

It went without saying that Zhou Donghad no objection. He shipped it back first and then brought the cart back to let his uncle and aunt carry the grain.

What's more, it wasn't a secret in old Zhou Family that Father Zhou and Mother Zhou began to join Fourth's family for meals.

Since this year's autumn harvest, the couple hadn't cooked much. They normally ate at Fourth's house and went back to sleep in the old house.

So there was nothing to say when seeing the old couple transporting their food to Fourth's house.

Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother were all like that.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law didn't utter anything, only Second Sister-in-law complained a little: "So much food!"

"Not a lot. It has to last until next year's food division." Second Brother honestly remarked.

It seems like lots. But the couple got a huge appetite. They ate together in the past, so how can they not know?

So don't look at the large quantity, once it got consumed, it'll be easier gone.

"The old couple favors Fourth's family, so they'll be frugal." Second Sister-in-law persisted.

"Do you think old Fourth will let Father and Mother save on food?" Second Brother looked at her in surprise.

Speaking of filial piety toward the old couple, old Fourth was more caring than them. And what kind of temper old Fourth have? He would rather eat less than letting his parents be hungry.

Second Sister-in-law received another block, scolded: "You're infuriating me on purpose!"

"You better stop paying attention to these pointless things. In my opinion, my parents are better off like this. If you, yourself, won't cook for Father and Mother, so don't go on about Father and Mother giving their food to Fourth's family to eat with old Fourth." Second Brother said.

He truly felt it was great. If it wasn't for his wife's definite refusal, he wanted to tell his parents to eat with them as the old couple only made their own meals.

But in the end, he didn't have old Fourth's courage and directly took on the old couple's food.

"Are you really my man? Whose side are you on?" Second Sister-in-law lashed out.

"That's my parents, who do you think I'm partial to?" Second Brother Tuesday said indifferently.

The couple ended up in a bad note.

Lin Qing He didn't pay any heed on her side. She had Zhou Qing Bai transport the food home and gave Zhou Dong a bag of red dates.

"Auntie, take it back." Zhou Dong shook his head.

"Why take it back? It's not for you. And this red date only worth a bit of money. Take home and give it to Little Xi. Tell her to eat a few each day. It's good for her body. You men will not understand. Have her take better care of her health." Lin Qing He stuffed it to him and stated.

Zhou Dong nodded and dragged the cart back.

Lin Qing He began to direct Zhou Qing Bai on storing the food. She separated the grain she was going to sell and the rest was placed in the firewood shed in the backyard.

This time, she bought a hefty amount back. As they had a bountiful harvest this year and got a lot of food accumulated, she bought it without any reservation.

As long as she didn't go overboard, the team will not say anything. After all, her reputation as a prodigal was already deeply embedded in everyone's mind.

Besides, with how she raised her man and three sons, it wasn't like everyone was blind. So she bought more back and everyone won't find anything strange.

Even if they did felt something, they'll feel Zhou Qing Bai is unable to save a penny throughout the year.

Although Mother Zhou felt that she had bought too much food, she didn't question her as she won't intervene now and Fourth's wife was impatient with her pestering. It was enough to punctually come over every day for meals.

"I'm going to the city tomorrow. Mother, mind the house for a bit." Lin Qing He said to her.

"Going to the city?" Mother Zhou froze for a moment.

"That bit of cotton we get this year isn't enough. Qing Bai and I plan to make a new quilt for you two, so I have to take this time to check." Lin Qing He nodded.

Feeling a warm surge within her heart, Mother Zhou urged: "Tell Qing Bai to go with you?"

"What is he going for? I'm familiar with this matter. He doesn't have to go. Besides, he still has to work." Lin Qing He replied.

It was said that it'll be idle after the food distribution. After the grain was divided, the winter wheat needed to be planted. Once that was done, they'll truly be idle.

"Honestly, the quilt is still usable." Mother Zhou looked at her and said.

"What usable? I saw it last time when I went over to make clothes. It's certainly can't keep warm this year." Lin Qing He stated.

In fact, getting cotton was secondary. The most important thing was that she was going to sell the materials in her hand.

So many grains were gained this year, which have to be sold.

Lin Qing He set off the next day and carried a bag of grain away. Truthfully, there was a lot of stock in the space.

However, this was for an explanation.

She didn't bring along Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa and had them stay at home.

Once out of the village entrance, Lin Qing He withdrew that bit of grain behind the bicycle directly into the space when she saw no one around before going to the county city.

After reaching the county city, she spent more than an hour circling around before she sold all kinds of pork scraps accumulated in the past period.

Taking away the expenses, she made a profit of fifty-something yuan. Not a lot, as she hadn't come to the city for more than a month.

She never missed out on the pork promised by Sister Mei. Accumulated one after another, it stacked up so much?

In addition to selling pork, Lin Qing He came up with ways to sell out the food she brought over.

Afterward, she came over to the black market to buy cotton again. She, who was a regular in the black market, knew the black market's secret code. However, the black market's secret code switch too fast. This time she came, it didn't match.

"That was the last last one." That man watched her and stated.

"Brother, do me a favor. The autumn harvest was too busy this time. I really didn't have time to come over. The elders at home need cotton to make a new quilt." Lin Qing He stuffed a dime over and whispered.

The man didn't expect her to be so generous. What's more, she was still a stick skinny woman. Believing nothing could happen, he brought her over.

Lin Qing He requested four jins of cotton.

A jin of cotton was pressed into a square. Four jins were just four squares. The space it took wasn't much.

Not only did she get four jins of cotton, she also asked for a bolt of handwoven cloth.

After handing over the money and receiving the goods, Lin Qing He carried a large bag of cotton and the cloth away. She weaved through the alley very skillfully. After several twist and turns, the cotton and the cloth had been moved into the space.

Then she came back to the black market and circled again. She bought three more jins of cotton.

On such cold winter, how could one four jins quilt be enough to cover two elderly?

Chapter 125: Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University

Now there was seven jins, it was sufficient.

In fact, the kids' side had a seven-pound quilt there, but starting this year, Da Wa and Er Wa have to sleep next door. San Wa could still come over and sleep with her and Zhou Qing Bai.

So the brothers need theirs. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou could only get another one made.

After cotton and the cloth were settled, Lin Qing He came over to find her old acquaintance.

This old acquaintance was a retired female worker whom Lin Qing He had known before. They met during the meat transaction. The quilt she had previously given to Zhou Xiao Mei as a wedding gift was made by her.

"Young lady, where did you buy these few pounds of cotton? Such good quality" remarked the old lady with bright eyes.

"The black market. If you want, I will give you a code. There are still some over there." Lin Qing He replied.

"OK, I'll check it out later." The little old lady nodded.

"You can make a quilt with these seven jins of cotton. I will come over and get the good from you half a month later." Lin Qing He said.

"It doesn't take half a month. You can collect it after seven days." stated the little old lady.

Lin Qing He and her were familiar acquaintances and nodded. She whispered: "Next time I come, I can bring some meat for you, Ma'am. How much do you want?"

"If you have, bring more. Doesn't matter what meat." The old lady responded quickly.

"OK." Lin Qing He promised.

At this time, people were still honest. What's more, the old lady was in this industry too. So no need to be afraid of her embezzling her things, unless she didn't want to work in this industry.

However, taking Zhou Xiao Mei's quilt from last time as an example. Lin Qing He still had some trust in her. She did an excellent job with it.

After leaving the old lady, Lin Qing He came to the mall to buy knitting wool.

She intended to knit a vest for Zhou Qing Bai and her three sons, so she doesn't need to make new clothes. Last year's one was still new.

After some contemplation, she bought some for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, which was enough for the two of them.

After buying knitting wool, she headed to the supply and demand cooperative and bought some extra materials. She didn't stay any longer and rode the bike home.

"Didn't get cotton?" Mother Zhou asked when she saw her return with a bag of knitting wool and no cotton.

"I did. I asked someone to make it. It won't be that quick. I will get it in a few days." Lin Qing He replied.

"Will it be unreliable?" Mother Zhou couldn't resist and uttered.

"It won't. The quilt I gave Xiao Mei last time was made by this person." Lin Qing He assured.

Then she divided some wool out of that package, which was enough to make two sweaters, and said to Mother Zhou: "This is for you and Father. I need to knit for Qing Bai and the boys, so I'm pretty busy. Mother, take it home and knit it yourself."

"Making a quilt, and still buy wool back." Mother Zhou remarked embarrassedly.

"Take it back." Lin Qing He didn't act reserved with her on this. She set aside and started preparing for lunch.

Lunch was a bit simple. In the morning, she grabbed a handful of edible fungus to soak before going out. Now it was ready.

A plate of cool fungus, a plate of eggplant and meat bits, and another tomato and egg drop soup as the finishing touch.

The main food was white mantou.

Although the dishes were simple, Lin Qing He was willing to use oil. Whether it was the cool fungus or eggplant and meat bits, they were very aromatic.

Really appetizing.

After eating lunch, Lin Qinghe began to instruct the boys to wrap some yarn balls.

The boys had complained: "Mother, you didn't buy anything to eat back this time."

"This time I bought a lot of cotton for your grandpa and grandma to make a quilt and we have to knit another vest for you. It cost a lot of money." Lin Qing He explained.

It certainly did cost a lot of money, especially on the black market, which was really bloody expensive.

"Does it cost a lot of money?" Er Wa asked.

"That's for sure. The money in my pocket is almost empty. I need wait and see if the team can distribute some this year. If they do, I will buy you a pack of candy at the end of the year." Lin Qing He said.

"So poor." San Wa, the little brat sighed deeply.

Lin Qing He couldn't help but be dumbfounded: "Our family isn't poor."

"If we aren't poor, why can't we afford sugar?" San Wa said.

"We have to show filial piety to your grandpa and grandma, right? So our family can only shrink their diet and tighten our belts to live." Lin Qinghe said.

"Does our family still have money?" Da Wa asked.

"Although it isn't much, there's still a little." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Mother, don't worry. I will work hard to get admitted to the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University!" Da Wa vowed seriously.

"What is the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University?" Er Wa asked.

San Wa also stared at his eldest brother.

"That's a university. After studying at the university, you can go to work, and then you will be able to make money." Da Wa explained.

"Where did you hear this news?" Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows and asked him.

She knew about the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University. This year was the year '71. There were Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University in the year '70 and began enrollment in June last year.

Initially, Lin Qing He wanted to take the exam, but what about the three children in the family and their father?

In addition, the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University at this time didn't mean that you can take the exam if you want to take the exam. It required a recommendation and review. In short, it was very strict.

It was impossible for her, a lazy thing who had never been to the field, to want to pass the review. So even if she knew there were Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University, she would have no chance.

However, she didn't expect Da Wa, this stinky boy to actually heard of it.

"I heard the teacher say that Father is a soldier, he has a lot of credit, and our family are lower-middle-class peasants. The composition is very good. If I have a good grade, I can be recommended to take the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University's examination!" Da Wa looked at his mother seriously and clarified.

"It is indeed possible." Lin Qing He nodded.

She certainly can't pass, but Da Wa definitely can. Even if she was such a mother, there was still his father.

What's more, she was a minor thing. She didn't steal or rob, just don't know how to live. Her son won't be affected because of her.

But she still encouraged Da Wa. And how old was he now? When he grows up, the college entrance examination will resume then.

At that time, he can directly participate in the college entrance examination with her. Would he still need to take the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University's exam?

But he still needed to be encouraged.

"Da Wa, then you have to work hard. It's certainly hard, with our family depending on your father alone. You have grown up and it is time for you to contribute to your family." Lin Qing He urged.

Dawa straightened his chest: "Mother, you can rest assured. I will gain glory for you and glory for our village!"

Yes, if one can pass the exam, it will also earn glory for the village and glory for the team.

"Mother is very happy that you have this awareness," Lin Qing He nodded. "You have finished your work at hand and then you can go to study."

Studying required studious effort, but the work should still be done. She will not let her son dedicate himself to classical learning and do nothing else.

Chapter 126: Wife with so many secrets

Zhou Qing Bai's knitted vest was the first to be made. As for the three cheeky boys, she'll take her time.

Da Wa also kept saying Father holds the most important spot in her heart. Lin Qing He frankly agreed and expressed that grouping the three of them together still can't outweigh Father's place in Mother's heart.

Da Wa voiced out how heartbroken he was. Er Wa gestured he was too. While San Wa, he whispered to his Father on his return and bargained if he could not hog Mother all to himself.

Zhou Qing Bai figured out what was going on and the corner of his raised mouth didn't drop.

Lin Qing He didn't know that she had further ensnare this man. She came to Zhou Qing Bai with a knitted sweater to compare. She directed at the father and son, "What are you two muttering?"

"Nothing," San Wa said.

"Let your Father go to work, don't hold him up." Lin Qing He dismissed him.

There was no autumn harvest now. Although the daily work was still tiring, he didn’t have work from dawn to dusk like the autumn harvest. So Lin Qing He heartlessly dumped the backyard's pigsty and chicken pen back to Zhou Qing Bai.

Mother Zhou and Father Zhou waited until it was almost time for dinner before coming over. However, dinner was slightly late today as Lin Qing He's knitting and bragging with her three sons caused some delay.

Lin Qing He went in to cook, while Zhou Qing Bai cleaned the pigsty and chicken pen in the backyard. Mother Zhou wasn't distressed when she saw it now.

After she came here often, she found that Fourth's wife basically had no idle time. She was either patching clothes for the kids or making them delicious food and drink.

She didn't pay much heed to herself very much.

What can Mother Zhou criticize about?

She left little Su Cheng for Er Wa and the others to watch and she entered the kitchen to help.

"You don't need to give a hand. It's just these three dishes." Lin Qing He said.

Today was a fried cucumber omelet, minced meat & tofu, and a shrimp skin & seaweed soup. They had cornmeal mantou.

It was very simple, but it was still that phrase. Lin Qing He was willing to use oil, so the dishes were very fragrant.

Mother Zhou noticed her working away swiftly and she really didn't need her, so she came over to the backyard.

"Mother." Zhou Qing Bai saw her arriving and called out.

"Today your wife went to the city to get some cotton and asked someone to help me and your father make a quilt." Mother Zhou smilingly mentioned.

"Qing He told me that you and Father's quilt aren't warm and will make a new one for you." Zhou Qing Bai nodded in confirmation.

Seeing the youngest son wasn't against it, Mother Zhou grinned and continued, "I thought it was just making a quilt for us. Didn't expect Qing He to buy some wool back and told me to knit two sweaters to wear."

"Since Qing He bought it, Mother knit them to wear." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"These two pigs, it might gain a lot of meat by then." Mother Zhou observed the two fat pigs with satisfaction.

But the only drawback was that it consumed more food.

"A lot of meat can be exchanged this year. At that time, what do you want to eat, Mother?" Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Your father and I are fine with whatever Qing He makes." Mother Zhou smiled.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. His daughter-in-law's cooking was the most delicious.

Soon Zhou Qing Bai completed the work at hand.

This year, the two pigs in his family will not be killed until the end of the year. In a while, all winter wheat will be planted and then the team's one will be killed first.

Zhou Qing Bai tidied up and cleaned himself before coming over.

Lin Qing He had swiftly prepared the few dishes and carried them out.

The whole family gathered around and started eating.

In this era, every household and table won't be short a dish of pickled vegetables or vegetable chunk. However, this was rarely seen on her side. Lin Qing He doesn't like to eat them, so naturally, it will not appear.

There were only a few dishes. In fact, Lin Qing He was really frugal, but for people of this era, it was undoubtedly extravagant.

After eating, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou took Little Su Cheng back.

Er Wa and San Wa ran off to play. Lin Qing He left the chores to Da Wa and went back to the room to grab the wool to start knitting. Zhou Qing Bai took a bath. He came in completely refreshed. Lin Qing He told him about Da Wa's ambitions.

"If he can pass the exam, he can go to study." Zhou Qing Bai sat next to her and nodded.

"I don't know if the college entrance examination can be resumed in the future. If it can, Qing Bai, I want to take the exam for university." Lin Qinghe said.

Zhou Qing Bai was slightly stunned: "You also want to take the exam?"

"If I can take the test, I will take the test. You won't agree?" Lin Qing He raised his gaze toward him.

"It's not that. I'm afraid it will be difficult for the college entrance examination to resume," Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

"It's very difficult, but I have a hunch that it will definitely recontinue in the future. I will take the exam at that time. Don't stop me." Lin Qing He stared at him.

"How can you be sure that it will?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

"Talents are indispensable for national development. To make progress and development, a lot of knowledgeable people are needed. With the current situation, our country's talents are scarce. At that time, there will definitely be continuation for intellectuals selection. So I estimate that the college entrance examination will probably resume, right?" Lin Qinghe said.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't speak. His face was blank, but his heart was even shocked.

His wife, actually understood so much?

Lin Qing He looked at him. She already tried her best to make it simple. It wouldn't scare him?

"If it resumes, you can take the exam if you want. But for now, don't mention this outside." Zhou Qing Bai recovered and seriously looked at his wife.

His wife seemed to take literacy classes for a period of time and she could see that far.

To be honest, Zhou Qing Bai never thought about these things himself. It was clear that what his wife said is likely to be a dilemma in the future.

How did she think of this?

His wife always made him unable to read her.

"Why are you looking at me like this? I just heard Da Wa mention the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University and initially wanted to take the exam. But at the thought of me being the famous lazy woman in the village, I definitely couldn't pass the selection. Only then I thought of taking the college entrance exam in the future." Lin Qing He began to rectify.

Hearing this, Zhou Qing Bai was also relieved and nodded, "Don't talk about this outside."

"I'm not stupid. Needless to say, I only mention this kind of thing to you." Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled.

"When can you finish your work? There's no more firewood at home." Lin Qing He continued to knit and said.

"Still occupied for half a month." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"Then we can bear a bit," Lin Qing He nodded.

Seeing her knitting, Zhou Qing Bai asked: "I heard my mother say you bought some for her and my father."

"En, I saw it was available over there, so I bought it back." Lin Qing He replied.

"Father and Mother are very happy since they came here to eat." When Zhou Qing Bai talked, his gaze on his wife was especially soft.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Since they're happy, then keep coming over here for the meals." At most, it was increasing the quantity.

Seven days later, Lin Qing He came over to get the quilt.

Chapter 127: Meat Distribution

This quilt was made to be very warm and durable. Lin Qing He had also weighed it. Not a gram short.

That bolt of fabric had a lot of leftovers too.

"There are still some scraps. I'll get them for you." The little old lady judged her expression and said.

"It's okay. Ma'am, keep them for yourself." Lin Qing He responded.

Then she passed the basket of meat in her hand over to show her.

This time she came over and she sold a part of it off. What remained was also of good quality. Among them was a piece of big fatty meat, about half a jin. In this era, this was regarded as the number one meat.

In addition, there were other meats. In short, about two or three pounds.

Seeing that Lin Qing He really brought meat over and it was all top-notch stuff, the little old lady was overjoyed. The two had their exchange and then Lin Qing He departed in her bicycle from the little alley with her quilt strapped up.

Once turned into an empty alley, she immediately took in the quilt and immediately rode the bicycle back to the village!

This big quilt was brought back home. Mother Zhou had a shock. She had never thought Fourth's wife would even make such a big quilt for her and the old man!

"This... how many jins of cotton did this take?" Mother Zhou couldn't help exclaiming.

"Seven jins." Lin Qing He said: "It'll cause too much stir to bring it back now. Wait until night. I'll ask Qing Bai to carry it over to you."

"With such a big quilt, did anyone catch sight of you along the way?" Mother Zhou rushed to ask.

"Catch sight of what? They all went to work and I crossed through the grove. I didn't see anyone. You can rest assured, Mother." Lin Qing He pacified.

"That grove isn't very safe. You don't need to take such a risk next time. Just get Qing Bai to bring it back at night," Zhou said.

"That's a good idea. I will do it next time." Lin Qing He displayed an agreeable expression.

But in fact, it was impossible. She wouldn't ask Zhou Qing Bai to stick in these things.

Seeing she was able to take some sense into her, Mother Zhou said nothing more. However, how much did it cost for such a big quilt?

"You don't need to make such a big one," Zhou said.

"Since we're making it, might as well make it bigger. It can last it for many years, and you don't have to worry about freezing in the future." Lin Qing He said.

Needless to say, Mother Zhou knew such a quilt must be cozy. Seven jins ah.

This year, each household was allocated some cotton, but only a half a jin had been divided between the whole family. What was this cotton enough for?

Their family's cotton received was simply sent to Zhou Xi by Lin Qing He. She also cut out a cloth for her to make something cozy.

For this reason, Zhou Dong brought over the fabric coupon that were allocated to their home this year. Money too.

"Aunt accepted the coupon. Forget about the money. If you are free, go help Aunt see if there are any loach or eel at this time. If there are, catch some back for Aunt." Lin Qing He took the fabric coupon and told him.

Zhou Dong nodded and went to catch the ricefield eel and loach.

At this time, it was already cold. The eel and loach began to hide, but once they have time to catch, they can still catch some.

In just a few days, Zhou Dong accumulated a pot of eel and brought it over.

Lin Qing He didn't act reserved and accepted it.

For Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi siblings, this pot of eel's value couldn't compare to the cotton she gave. However, in Lin Qing He's opinion, it was more valuable than cotton.

It was just that the cotton of today's people was indeed rare.

Especially when winter was coming soon.

The half jin of new cotton given to Zhou Xi was in fact only enough to make a thin winter coat.

The half-jin of cotton she gave and the share they received themselves, couldn't make thick clothes when combined. It was always better than nothing.

Last time Zhou Xi asked her to buy knitting wool. The siblings could wear sweaters this winter. Their life was getting better each year.

A pot of eel brought over by Zhou Dong was used up by Lin Qing He after braising two dishes. The taste was particularly savory and delicious.

As for the quilt, Zhou Qing Bai carried it over to his parents' home after ten o'clock in the evening. It could be counted as stealthy handiwork.

Otherwise, a seven-jin quilt would really cause a scene.

However, his family got two large quilts of this size. He had no idea how his wife brought them back. But he had to say, they were really warm.

After the winter wheat was planted, it was really cold.

Lin Qing He had already woven Zhou Qing Bai's vest. Wearing a shirt inside and putting this vest on the outside was very pleasing to the eye.

The one for San Wa was done. Er Wa's was half knitted. Da Wa's had yet to be started. As for her own, there was no need for this year. The previous one can still be worn.

Zhou Qing Bai went out to gather firewood early in the morning. The firewood at home was almost gone and they didn't have any to burn in winter.

"Mother, the team will slaughter the pigs tomorrow. Let's get some pig intestines to eat." Da Wa said.

"When your father comes back, go ask your father. I don't know how to clean up that stuff." Lin Qing He simply answered.

"Why ask my father? He needs to fetch firewood and go no time. I will ask my grandma." Da Wa responded and headed to the old Zhou's house.

Mother Zhou came over with little Su Cheng in her arm and said, "Da Wa said he wanted to eat pig intestines. I heard from Da Wa that you don't know how to clean it?"

"I don't know." Lin Qing He stated.

"Then Mother will handle it." Mother Zhou nodded.

"Mother, do you know how to clean the pig's stomach?" Lin Qing He asked again.

"I do." Mother Zhou smiled.

"Then I will get a pork stomach." Lin Qing He said.

Pig's stomach was also delicious. Stewing pig's stomach soup with a sprinkle of pepper was also warming and healthy.

Leaving the meat distribution to Lin Qing He and the children was fine. Mother Zhou also joined them. Zhou Qing Bai didn't need to go over. He continued to get firewood.

With Zhou Qing Bai at home, they gained a lot of work points. And Da Wa went to forage pigweed too. Now, that Father Zhou and Mother Zhous's work points were counted together, the meat allocated was really bountiful.

Without any reservation, Lin Qing He requested for a large piece of fatty meat for extracting lard.

The rest was pork belly, lean meat, pork ribs, large bones, a pork stomach, a string of pig large intestine. Lin Qing He eyed on the small intestine and asked for it.

She had heard her friends say that it was delicious, despite not liking it herself.

Once these things were added up, it was really a lot. One big bucket full of stuff!

A group of women in the village was envious and jealous from watching.

Wang Ling said to a jealous Second Sister-in-law, "Your mother-in-law is clearly being biased. This many portions of meat are all sent to your Fourth Brother-in-law's home, while you three family get none."

"It must be said, our family has divided. Each counts their own work points. My father and mother are now eating with Fourth's family, naturally, the meat has to be transported there. What does it have to do with us?" Eldest Sister-in-law was at the side. In response to this, she simply voiced out.

Chapter 128: Comfortable life

"Who would deny that. The family had already split. The two old ones are eating with Fourth's family, it goes without saying that their share will be sent to Fourth's house. Our own family also has work points, we won't eye on Father and Mother's meat." Third Sister-in-law followed up.

The other people nearby had some opinions when Wang Ling spoke out, but after Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law's words, they said nothing.

Who in the village doesn’t know now that the old Zhou couple didn't open fire anymore (i.e. cook) and ate with their old Fourth?

Therefore, it was normal for the meat to be sent to Fourth's home.

Wang Ling didn't say anything once she saw that everyone was not on her side.

It was only Second Sister-in-law who kept a terrible expression, especially when it was her turn. Her family could only get a cut of three jins of meat.

One must know, Lin Qing He got a large piece of fatty meat just now, while she got a cut of three jins!

What about the other meat?

Because she bought a good bit of ribs and bones, it looked like a hefty amount. Due to these being cheaper, she requested more of these.

After the meat distribution and reaching home, Second Sister-in-law's face was still very unsightly.

On the other hand, Second Brother was very delighted and said, "Let's eat dumplings tonight!"

After a long day of exhaustion, eating dumplings were still affordable.

"Eat, eat, eat! All you know is to eat. What do you know besides eating!"Second Sister-in-law lashed out.

Second Brother was shocked. He just wanted to eat dumplings. Why did he get yelled at? He said: "What's with you now? Who has angered you?"

Second Sister-in-law gritted her teeth, "Just now, Mother was with Fourth's wife during the meat distribution and got allocated a big barrel!"

"What's the matter? Father and Qing Bai both get ten work points." Second Brother responded.

Two sets of ten work point ah! Think how much meat was given this time?

"All those meat was sent to Fourth's place!" Second Sister-in-law continued on.

"What is there to say? Father and Mother are eating over there now. If the meat isn't sent over there, then where?" Perplexed, Second Brother responded.

He really couldn't understand what was going on with his wife.

"Say, how about letting Father and Mother come and eat with us?" Suggested Second Sister-in-law.

She felt it was better to let her in-laws eat with her family. Currently, Father-in-law was still able to move and can earn ten work points. Although Mother-in-law wasn't working in the field, the child will soon grow up and she'll be free to gather pigweeds in exchange for work point.

So there was no loss.

"You can really think. How can your cooking compare to Fourth's wife? Didn't you see how delighted my parents were since they headed over there for meals?" Second Brother laughed.

He knew that his father and mother were over the moon. And he had to admit that his father and his mother looked much better since they joined Fourth's family during the meal. It evident how good the food there was.

His wife wanted his parents to come to his house to eat. It'll be strange if his parents were to be happy with his family's pickled vegetables and vegetable lumps.

"You haven't mentioned it yet, so how can you know whether your father and mother are unwilling!"

"Don't make trouble," Second Brother stated.

Not to mention his father and mother, if it was him, he won't change. He heard that the dishes on the table at Fourth's place weren't repeated and there were meat or eggs in every meal!

It can't true that there was meat in every meal, but it was definitely true that every meal had eggs. Last time he saw it, Fourth's wife returned with a basket of eggs from the outside.

A big basket full of it ah! It must be bought from the community's supply and demand cooperative.

Second Sister-in-law was very angry: "You won't say, then I will!"

"Then you go." Second Brother waved his hand.

Second Sister-in-law didn't immediately go. She planned to find a suitable opportunity to bring it up.

However, Mother Zhou had no time to bother with her at the moment.

Lin Qing He was also very busy. So much meat brought back home. It must be sorted out.

She chopped the large fatty meat and then started cooking the lard.

There were only two barrels of peanut oil left in her space, and it was consumed at a speedy pace, so if there was big fatty meat, she was more than happy to get it for oil extraction.

At this time, the pork was all raised by nature and did not eat the fodder, so the oil extracted was particularly flavorful.

The oil residue was also good stuff. The children love to eat them very much.

Lin Qing He intended to make steamed buns.

Oil residues and cabbage as filling. As for other ingredients, it wasn't needed. Even the end result of this steam buns was so delicious and so fragrant.

As for the pork belly, Lin Qing He sprinkled a handful of salt and left it for frying for consumption.

Lean meat, pork ribs, and big bones were all arranged to the fullest. None will be wasted at all.

However, the weather wasn't too cold at the moment, so the meat should be eaten as soon as possible.

Pig's large intestine, pig's stomach, and small intestine were all processed by Mother Zhou and didn't need Lin Qing He to intervene. The pig large intestine was fried with pickled vegetable bits. The pig stomach was sliced and stewed with pepper into a soup. And the small intestine was steamed in an airtight container.

In short, the food on this day was all top-notch. Zhou Qing Bai also took out the wine and had a drink with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

Lin Qing He and the kids didn't drink it. Da Wa actually wanted to drink and shrank back under Lin Qing He's glare. Not fifteen years old, then not a drop of wine was allowed to touch.

The dishes on the table were very rich and everyone ate until their heart content.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou was extremely pleased with the meal.

The old couple went back to rest after eating. They were drained from all activities during this while, and now they need to take a good rest.

As soon as the two returned, Second Sister-in-law brought a bowl of dumplings over with a smile.

"Father and mother, this is the dumplings I made. Try it?" Second Sister-in-law offered.

"No need. We ate it at your fourth brother's house." Mother Zhou said.

Second Sister-in-law smelled alcohol, and said, "Father and Mother had wine as well?"

"The dishes over there were so delicious, so I had a drink." Mother Zhou grinned.

Second Sister-in-law couldn't maintain her smile. She hadn't spoken yet and still got her mouth blocked by her mother-in-law.

Mother Zhou didn't know about Second's wife's plan, she simply took her little grandson back into the room to rest.

Second Sister-in-law returned with the dumplings.

"I told you, no need to bring it over. Old Fourth can't possibly starve father and mother." Second Brother remarked.

"Don't care about my filial piety, then I'll eat it myself!" Second Sister-in-law uttered with irk.

Second Brother didn't say anything and told his kids to eat quickly. It was a rare opportunity to eat dumplings. This was full of flavor unlike the coarse grains, which was hard to swallow.

Even so, there was only so much wheat allocated to their home. They can only eat it for a few meals.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law were also given a lot of meat today. Both brought some to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, but the elders didn't accept it. They had them take it back to eat.

"Father and mother are very elated to eat at Fourth Brother-in-law's house." Eldest Sister-in-law chuckled.

"Today is certainly pleasing. Both of you go back to eat. Your father and I know you are filial." Mother Zhou said with a beam.

Third Sister-in-law also nodded with a smile.

Both sisters-in-law went back.

"The two of us are having a good time now," Mother Zhou grinned at Father Zhou.

Father Zhou narrowed his eyes in comfort. The current days were really well.

Chapter 129: Have a body checkup

For the ordinary people nowadays, wasn't the happiest thing the moments right now?

This year's production was also a bumper harvest. As long as they worked hard, every household can get enough food for the winter.

Now the winter wheat had all been planted and the team had the meat divided as well. At the end of the year, it will be divided again. The common people can also eat a few good meals. These days were really beautiful.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou think so. Wasn't it the same for the others at their age in the village?

Especially for the elderly who have gone through three years of famine. It was a blessing to have a peaceful and stable life right now.

After dividing the meat, the food at home was indeed a grade better.

Although Lin Qing He lived a bit extravagantly according to the people in this era, in fact, her family really didn't eat meat for every meal.

Even if there was, it was some meat bits.

As for eggs, it can be eaten every day.

But it was only at not so eye-catching moment like now, where it was possible to openly take action.

Early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai rode the bicycle to get firewood again. In the past two days, he had already gathered a lot of them and were left in the yard. Some weren't dry. At this time, the wind was a bit chilly, so it can only dry a bit.

Lin Qing He led Er Wa, San Wa, and Mother Zhou on making buns.

Yesterday's oil residues were still there. Even though the kids snacked a little, there was still a lot left. Although they were greedy for the oil residue, they knew that it was going to use for making buns today and knew to restrain themselves.

Counting the days, they haven't eaten meat buns for a long time.

In fact, the meat buns in Lin Qing He's space only had one-third left. Occasionally, she gave the three brothers one each.

Then she would say she bought it from the city, and it was only when they did not have meat at home she would give them.

Zhou Qing Bai also ate a few times. Afterward, whenever she gave it to him, he never ate it. Instead, he urged her to eat it herself.

Mother Zhou still had some understanding of Lin Qing He, this daughter-in-law, so she didn’t say anything about making buns today.

After breakfast, she started to help.

As for Father Zhou, he went out to chat with others. Before going out, he only asked what he would have for lunch when he returns.

White flour Buns, his most favorite.

Because Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were included, Lin Qing He made more. But because of the limited oil residue, not much was made.

Probably enough for one meal.

"It's enough for two meals. Cook some congee to go with it and leave some for later." Mother Zhou said.

According to Lin Qing He's thoughts, just having steamed buns for lunch was enough. At night, she wanted to make mushroom dumplings. However, after hearing Mother Zhou's suggestion, she didn't object.

It was fine to cook millet porridge to accompany it.

At noon, the buns were naturally very flavorful. With the palm-sized buns, Da Wa had three and drank a bowl of millet porridge.

Er Wa also ate three, but only drank a half bowl of millet porridge.

In the end, San Wa was still a bit small. Even if he had the heart to, he had no capacity to. He still ate two steamed buns and half a bowl of millet porridge.

With this volume, it caught up with Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He had one bun and two bowls of millet porridge.

She preferred to drink more millet porridge. As for this oily cabbage dumpling, her feelings toward it was so-so.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had eaten a lot. The two of them were old but vigorous. Initially, the two had stopped at three each. However, Lin Qing He knew that it wasn't enough for the old couple and each of them was given one more.

After eating this, there wasn't much left of the buns made in the morning. Zhou Qing Bai returned after one in the afternoon. Lin Qing He heated the rest of the buns and the leftover millet porridge for him.

Five big buns and almost two bowls of millet porridge all ended in the belly.

There were only eight buns left from the morning, which was definitely not enough.

Mother Zhou's thoughts were too beautiful. She didn’t know that her youngest son’s fighting power as well as her grandchildren's weren't small.

Lin Qing He sent Zhou Qing Bai to sleep and she began to make the dough.

There were only eight buns left, how could that be enough. Adding a mushroom and pork dumplings was about enough.

Originally Zhou Qing Bai wanted to help, but Lin Qing He didn't need him. Just bit of work, how could it take two people?

Mushrooms have to be soaked in warm water. It was too late to use cold water. Once the dough finished rising, it should be mostly ready.

Zhou Qing Bai woke up after lying down for half an hour.

The dough was still rising. Lin Qing He was sitting on the Kang edge knitting clothes, which was for Er Wa. It was almost done. Da Wa was the only one left.

"I'll bring all the firewood back these few days, so let's have a trip." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"OK!" Lin Qing He chirped brightly.

"Can't bring the children." Seeing her perked up, Zhou Qing Bai's lip corner carried merriment.

"Why bring them? We have to go and have a two-person world, right? A bunch of little nuisance light bulbs." Lin Qing He said.

Although many vocabularies can't be heard, it didn't mean it can't be understood. Zhou Qing Bai was in a good mood.

"I have to knit out Da Wa's vest before departure. You will make the dumplings tonight." Lin Qing He directed.

Making dumplings was simple for Zhou Qingbai. At the force, he knew how to, even though his wife never had him to cook after returning home.

Mother Zhou brought little Su Cheng over at four o'clock. Now she often came over and it was great to talk to Fourth's wife.

She came across Zhou Qing Bai chopping the filling.

"Why are you making dumplings?" Mother Zhou asked.

"I have eaten a lot of steamed buns. There's not enough for tonight. Qing He asked me to make some." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"And Qing He?" Mother Zhou asked.

"She's knitting for Er Wa." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"It's really not easy to take care of you father and sons." Mother Zhou also said truthfully.

She came here often and could witness it. It can be said that Fourth's wife was at home all day. In fact, throughout the day, she had no idle time.

Every time she came over, she saw Fourth's wife sewing the soles or knitting sweaters or reorganizing the garden in the backyard. If not, then she was preparing food for her youngest son, who had been busy outside for a day, to come back to eat.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded: "Qing He really doesn't have it easy. Mother, I will go out with Qing He in a few days. Probably takes seven or eight days. At that time, let Father come to live at home and take care of Da Wa and his brothers. ."

"Where are you going?" Zhou Mu paused for a moment.

"We are going to the capital. But don't tell others, Mother." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"What are you going there for?" Mother Zhou couldn't help utter.

"Go and have a body checkup." Zhou Qing Bai had already thought of the explanation.

Sure enough, as soon as he said it, Mother Zhou immediately understood. She whispered: "How can Qing He possibly have problems with her body? The boys are like you. You can't think about nonsense, understood?"

Chapter 130: Arrived at the capital

Zhou Qing Bai didn't get what his mother was saying at first, but when he did, he was dumbfounded.

"Mother, it's not Qing He who needs a checkup. It's me." Zhou Qing Bai took it upon himself.

"Your checkup?" Zhou Mother froze for a moment. "What's wrong with you?"

"I'm afraid it reached the foundation that time I was seriously injured, so Qing He hasn't been able to have children until now." Zhou Qing Bai said.

It wasn't really taking all the responsibilities. He did have such a suspicion. Although the injury did not damage his lower body at that time, it was indeed heavy.

Most likely the reason was him. Otherwise, with his wife's belly's capability, why haven't she been pregnant until now?

It dawned on Mother Zhou. She was saying San Wa was already this big, why wasn't Fourth's wife pregnant yet. Could it be this was the reason?

"Did Da Wa's mother tell you off?" Zhou Mother couldn't help utter.

"No." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head, and then said: "Mother, it's enough that you and my father can take care of the boys for us then."

"Can't you do a checkup in the county hospital?" Mother Zhou couldn't resist saying.

"It's better to go to a big place. I'm afraid we won't get any result here." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Mother Zhou sighed and said, "Then go. Just get Da Wa's mother to take good care of you. Father and Mother will keep watch at home."

Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Because of this, Mother Zhou couldn't taste the delicious dumplings in the evening. Her mind was full of worried.

"What did you tell Mother when making dumplings to make Mother so soulless?" Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai when going to sleep at night.

Zhou Qing Bai gave a simple rundown. Lin Qing He: "..."

You don’t have to doubt yourself. You hurt your upper body. I can assure you on the lower body, that your big brother is really strong and has no problem at all!

However, Zhou Qing Bai obviously felt this way. So even though it was Lin Qing He who wanted to go the capital this time, Zhou Qing Bai did want to check his body for any after effect.

Lin Qing He whispered: "Qing Bai, what to do if it's my problem?"

Zhou Qing Bai shook his head: "You won't have any problems."

It should be him, who couldn't make her pregnant. Her body was the type to be pregnant once touched.

Lin Qing He mourned for herself in her heart. She planned to wait until they went to the capital before confessing to him honestly. With only two people, it was easier to talk.

Now that there were so many people in the family, leave it.

Seven days later, Lin Qing He finished knitting Er Wa and Da Wa's vest. Zhou Qing Bai also saved a lot of firewood.

And this year, there were a lot of straw and cotton stalks allocated to their home. No need to completely rely on Zhou Qing Bai to get firewood, so they didn’t need that much.

Lin Qing He prepared a full pot of eggs for the family, which could be as much as four or five jins.

Other materials were also abundant. So Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought their marriage certificate and their travel certificates and headed out.

The three brothers especially wanted to follow, but there was no way. The two of them came out to do business, not to play.

Besides, the situation outside the village was much more severe. Lin Qing He wasn't willing to let the children take risks.

At this time, when a man and a woman go out, their marriage registration certificate must be brought with them, or they will be treated as an improper relationship between man and woman.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai also encountered few checks on the train.

The other person was aggressive. However, when he came across Zhou Qing Bai's obvious military aura as well as Lin Qing He's extraordinary speech, which was a clear indication of good origin, he didn't dare to be too presumptuous.

After checking that the two of them were husband and wife and they wanted to go to the capital to deal with a matter, they didn't say much.

But even like this, Lin Qing He still frowned.

"Now the situation outside is like this. Just endure and it'll be over." Zhou Qing Bai grasped her hand and said.

Lin Qing He nodded.

The way to the capital wasn't very short. Just a one-way journey took five days.

Have to say, the moment when Lin Qing He got off the train, she felt that she was alive again. She never imagined that the transportation was falling behind to this extent.

After riding on the transport for the whole way, Lin Qing He was drained. So without saying a word, she started to find a fairly good guest house with Zhou Qing Bai, showed the documents, and then opened a room.

After confirming the sanitary conditions, Lin Qing He finally fell into bed at once: "I will only come out this time. The next time I am invited, I will not come!"

My god, she didn't know how she endured the whole way.

"Go take a bath first." Zhou Qing Bai chuckled.

He was used to suffering, so he didn't find it unbearable. But he knew that his wife would definitely be tired.

Lin Qing He went to take a bath first. Zhou Qing Bai also went to take a bath. Both couples felt much refreshed before going to bed.

They really didn't get to sleep well along the way. Let alone Lin Qing He, Zhou Qing Bai himself was a little tired.

So the two had no time to eat and went to bed at once before they decide anything.

This sleep lasted it was really pitched dark. Zhou Qing Bai got up after two hours of sleep. In the end, his previous foundation was still there. After he got up, he saw that his wife was still asleep and did not disturb her. After going out to bring delicious food back, he woke his wife for a meal.

Lin Qing He was still very sleepy. She casually ate a bit and then went to sleep. The rest was finished off by Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai continued to sleep after eating.

The two were asleep from early evening to early morning.

In the morning, Lin Qing He couldn't tell the difference between north and south. Once she moved, Zhou Qing Bai woke up too.

After sleeping for so long, her spirit had recovered a lot.

"What time is it?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at his watch and said, "It's half-past seven."

"Slept that long!" Lin Qing He was also a little surprised. She really didn't expect to sleep for so long.

"Much better?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"I'm fine, just tired." Lin Qing He stretched out comfortably.

After sleeping for such a long time, her body really felt a lot more comfortable. At least not like half-dead condition when she first arrived at the capital yesterday.

The two sprawled in bed for a while. When it was almost time, they got up to wash up and went out.

Lin Qing He was not in a hurry to collect things. First, she walked around with Zhou Qing Bai, and then came to the hospital that day.

Lin Qing He thought he would take her out for shopping, never expected him to bring her here.

"Let's go." Zhou Qing Bai led her.

Even in this era, even if the couple was married, they cannot hold hands when walking on the street and also can't walk too close.

"Qing Bai, I want to tell you something."

Lin Qing He looked at the hospital and sighed after a moment. She stood still and looked at Zhou Qing Bai with resignation.

Chapter 131: Shabby old junks

Lin Qing He knew exactly how much Zhou Qing Bai wanted to have another one, Probably because he had never accompanied the growth of the three brothers, so he wanted to accompany one.

Lin Qing He understood and was willing to give him another one.

But the point was, she really can't give birth.

After she told Zhou Qing Bai about the matter of her quietly getting a ligation done, Zhou Qing Bai's expression displayed some shock.

He wanted a child very much, but he had never been able to do so. He had suspected it was always his body that had the problem.

He never thought, his wife get ligated behind his back.

It must be said that Zhou Qing Bai was furious.

Extremely furious.

He needed a little personal space to digest this matter.

So Zhou Qing Bai walked out with a sullen face.

Lin Qing He didn't dare to call him.

"What a sin ah!" Lin Qing He couldn't help utter.

The original owner really knew how to create a mess for her. But what can she do about this kind of thing? She was also very helpless.

Who knew she was so cruel.

Lin Qing He didn't stay in the room much longer. She headed out with a fabric bag for a stroll.

Nowadays, the current old capital's scenery was filled with grass and trees. Lin Qing He can only walk with special care. As she knew all the quotations and was neatly dressed, she seem to be a female secretary.

So she didn't reach much difficulty along the way.

Lin Qing He reached an alley.

"Cough cough." A little old lady was heating the stove and a cough came out of the courtyard behind her. Lin Qing He peered over. It was a 5/6-year-old child. Really skinny one.

"Ma'am, this child has a cold, so you must take him to the hospital." Lin Qing He said to the old lady.

She used an orthodox Beijing accent. And judging by her style, the little old lady didn't think she was a foreigner.

Glancing at her, she sighed: "It costs a lot to go to the hospital."

How can she not feel distressed about her grandson? No matter distressed, she must have money and the stomach can be filled to get better.

"Grandma, can I eat it." The child swept a glance at Lin Qinghe and then said to his grandma.

"You have to wait." answered the little old lady.

Lin Qing He took one cornmeal mantou out of her fabric bag she was carrying when actually it was from her space.

"I brought it from a restaurant. I don't know if I can exchange a glass of water with Ma'am," Lin Qing He said.

Cornmeal mantou had a lot of flour in them and one can smell the aroma of white flour from afar.

The little old lady's eyes lit up, but she didn't move. She looked at her and said: "Girl, you don't need to be so polite, it's just a glass of water."

"Ma'am, take it." Lin Qing He urged. She grabbed a small piece from the mantou and ate it, indicating that there was nothing in it, and then stuffed the cornmeal mantou to the little old lady.

Only then, the little old lady accepted it. Then she brought Lin Qing He inside to drink water and told her grandson to watch the stove.

"Grandma," her grandson uttered with puppy eyes.

"Hurry up eat it and don't let people see it." The little old lady broke a half for him and whispered as she put it into his grasp.

The little boy nodded and quickly devoured the mantou.

Lin Qing He followed the little old lady in and said, "Auntie, who are the people living around here? Those over there are all large courtyards."

"Girl, drink water." The little old lady poured a bowl of water.

Lin Qing He put it aside. How could she possibly drink a stranger's water, even in this era?

"Ma'am, just you and your grandson at home?" Lin Qing He asked with a smile.

"And my son and my daughter-in-law. They both went to work." The little old lady looked at her.

"Ma'am, I have food coupons." Lin Qing He suddenly lowered her voice and whispered.

The little old lady's eyes gained a glimmer of light at once. In this era, food coupons were more important than money.

In the city, if one had money and no coupon, then don't think about buying a bag of rice.

"Ma'am." Lin Qing He pulled out a one-jin national food coupon, and then put it away.

The little lady only had a glance at it, but she still caught a clear view.

"Girl, I still have some money in my house." The little old lady's heart was naturally moved. The national food coupons can be exchanged with capital food coupons. One jin can be exchanged for two.

Such an opportunity was also extremely rare. Why would the little old lady refuse?.

In any era, there will always be people who take risks to make their stomachs full.

Of course, the main thing was that the family's food was almost gone.

The daughter-in-law at work was pregnant again.

This was the second grandson in the family. Because birthing the eldest grandson had damaged her body the last time, it took so long before she became pregnant again.

How could they not possibly eat more?

Even though Lin Qing He was smartly dressed and appeared bright and upright, why would she, a young girl come and deceive a little old lady for?

"I don't want money." Lin Qing He shook her head.

"What does girl want?" the little old lady whispered.

"Ma'am, I just want to know if there are any people in this area with shabby old yellow and white junk. Jades and the likes can do. I want to exchange for some." Lin Qing He said with blinking eyes.

The little old lady was startled and quickly urged: "Girl, speak quietly!"

Then she hurried out to look around. Fortunately, there was no one and then came back. She stared at Lin Qing He, said: "These things are investigated tightly outside, how can we have them here?"

"Ma'am, no worry of me being an undercover. I'm not here to investigate those. I really want it. If you can get it for me, I have food coupons and food in my hand. I can even get some meat for you." Lin Qing He whispered.

The little old lady observed her reaction and couldn't help but moved. Of course she knew where it was and those things were worthless now. No one wanted it even if was dumped on the street.

It was just that she can't figure it out. What girl like Lin Qing He wants to do with it.

"Ma'am, these two mantou are my sincerity. If Auntie is willing to cooperate with me once, then we will cooperate once. And it's only this time." Lin Qing He used the cover of the fabric bag to get two white mantou out from the space

"Girl..."

"Even if ma'am doesn't agree, I wouldn't take back. Just treat it as gifting these two mantou to the little kid outside." Lin Qing He stated.

Currently, the little old lady suspected that she had come as a spy. No spy would be willing to use such a thing to tempt people.

"Girl, you only want yellow and white things, as well as jade?" The little old lady eyed on the two scented mantou and looked at Lin Qing He.

"Gold, precious jade, and those old antique vases will do. The more things, the more I will exchange them with you." Lin Qing He whispered.

Seeing the little old lady was still hesitant, Lin Qing He persuaded again: "Ma'am, the brave die with a full stomach, while the timid die starving. Do it once with me. We'll cooperate only this time. The next time you want to find me, I won't be doing it anymore. I was entrusted with this by others. You know that some people like to collect these shabby old junks."

Chapter 132: Quarrel

The cost of two buns and mantou counts as non-refundable expenses. Lin Qing He didn't mind.

She told the little old lady that she'll come over to hold the transaction tomorrow. She ate on her own outside and returned to the guest house.

Zhou Qing Bai was already in the room when she came back. He was obviously relieved to see her coming back.

But still remained silent with a solemn face.

"I know this is my fault, but you also know that at that time I didn't have any feelings for you at all. I thought to give you three children was enough, so I went out of my mind." Lin Qing He explained.

Zhou Qing Bai's face became even darker.

"But then when you came back, I didn’t know when I started to feel that it was wonderful to marry you after interacting with each other day in, day out. Although you don't know to speak pleasing words and don’t come up with romantic things to make me happy, you have been quietly devoting yourself for the family and quietly shouldered the responsibilities of the family." Lin Qing He continued.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her.

"At that time, I didn't find myself falling in love with you. When you came back, I sent you to sleep next door. Feelings aren't things that won't be produced when I don't want them to be produced. Inevitably, I fell in love with you when I got along with you. When you said you wanted a daughter, I actually regretted it. I didn't know how to say it to you." Lin Qing He stared at him.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"I want to tell you earlier, but I can't say it out. I know how much you want a daughter, but I already did it. What else can I do? I'm silently looking forward to seeing if you have the ability to make the ligated me pregnant." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai's face was dark again.

Lin Qing He really thought like this. If he had the ability to impregnate her, who got ligation,, she would definitely give birth.

However, Zhou Qing Bai obviously didn't accept it.

So Lin Qing He began to apologize with her body.

Initially, Zhou Qing Bai wanted to ignore her as his anger hadn't disappeared, not even one bit.

But this woman really knew how to use techniques, so he couldn't hold it back and punished her fiercely in this way.

When he was done, he still appeared to be mad.

"There should be a limit, ok?" Lin Qinghe felt she made a huge sacrifice. And seeing that he wanted to continue to give attitude at her when he was finished, she won't agree.

She was the victim herself from beginning to end. It was because she liked him and loved him, she comforted him instead.

If he didn’t understand when to stop, then she'll be angry too. See who's more fierce then!

Zhou Qing Bai was pushed to the edge by her, and she actually used this tone!

He simply turned around.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Zhou Qing Bai, you gaining ability ah! I've been coaxing you for so long, and you still aren't toning it down. Then you should act more straightforward. What do you want? If you want to get a divorce or something, fine then. But let me tell you one thing first, I don’t want any of the three children. You can raise them yourself."

This was impossible. It was just scaring the man.

Zhou Qing Bai turned around and glared at her: "You want to divorce?"

"Isn't it what you want? I said I was wrong. And you still keep at it? I already regret it. After I fell in love with you, I regret it. So regretful that it can't be treated, do you know it?" Lin Qing He said .

"I don't think you have the mind of being in the wrong!" Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Lin Qing He was conscious that she was never patient and her patience was almost used now. She declared: "Go back and go through the formalities then. I can't have a baby with you anymore. You can go find a young and beautiful one to have a baby with you. As for the boys, let them choose who they want to be with. If they want to be with you, then I have nothing to say."

A good-tempered man like Zhou Qing Bai was nearly angered to death by her.

This woman wouldn't stop if she didn't enrage him to death!

Without speaking, he stared at Lin Qing He with a black face.

Lin Qing He threw an eye-roll at him and flipped over to sleep. The wolf tossed her so hard just now that she was so tired. And she had to coax him, no way.

If want to be angry, then be angry since she won't be angry anyway.

Zhou Qing Bai watched she drowsy off so heartlessly. It really made him so angry that he couldn't help but laugh.

Did he really such a conscience-less woman?

She decided on such a big matter on her own and won't allow him to be angry. After coaxing him for a bit, she ran out of patience.

What's more, she thought about getting a divorce and didn't even want the children!

Zhou Qing Bai felt he had a headache.

Seeing that the time wasn't early and it was past noon, Zhou Qing Bai said: "Get up and we're eating out."

"Go eat by yourself. I'm annoyed just by seeing you." Lin Qing He drowsily mumbled a reply and it was particularly clear.

Zhou Qing Bai really felt his inside hurt. This cruel woman really didn't stop without stabbing him a few times.

Even so. Zhou Qing Bai still finished his meal and brought a share back for her.

It was just that Lin Qing He had eaten by herself, so she refused to eat what he brought back: "Eat it yourself, I can't afford to have your food."

Listen to this. Simply throwing a temper tantrum with him. It became his fault now.

"Get up and eat." Zhou Qing Bai said. No matter what, she mustn't starve herself. A quarrel was a quarrel, the stomach still had to be full.

"No appetite." Lin Qing He's voice had already begun to carry impatience.

Zhou Qing Bai never knew how to appease a woman, so he pursed his lips and stood by the bed watching her.

Lin Qing He continued to sleep on her own, letting this man think about it, whether she wanted her or her belly (a.k.a a child). So she ignored Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai could only eat two servings on his own. It was only when he saw her let it cool and didn't eat it, did he eat it.

Lin Qing He slept until five o'clock in the evening before getting up and getting ready to eat out.

Zhou Qing Bai followed. Lin Qing He glanced at him: "Don't follow me!"

To not follow her, that can't do. Today he came back to see that she wasn’t there in the guest house. He didn't want to experience that panic again.

"You couple quarreled ah?" A ma'am of the guest house laughed when she saw them.

"Ma'am misunderstood. Why would we argue?" Lin Qing He smiled.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't speak.

The couple went out for dinner.

Although Zhou Qing Bai wasn't hungry, he still had a meal with her. Shepherd's purse dumplings tasted pretty good.

At this time, there was really no place to visit in the capital. After finishing, Lin Qing He wanted to go back to the guest house.

"Walk with me." Zhou Qing Bai sighed lightly.

Lin Qing He glanced at him. In the end, her heart softened, so she followed him. But seeing him remained silent after walking for a long time, Lin Qing He said, "Go by yourself!"

Chapter 133: The big exchange

Zhou Qing Bai didn't know how he turned into the one being at fault in this situation in the end.

When sleeping at night, she would not even let him hug her.

The next morning, he went out to buy breakfast and came back to a piece of paper left by her, saying, ‘I will come back when you thought it through! ’

This made Zhou Qing Bai's face changed at once.

Immediately, he dashed downstairs to find his wife in a panic, but was stopped by that ma'am: "Boy, come over here."

Zhou Qing Bai restrained his anxiousness and said, "What's the matter, ma'am?"

"Off to find your wife?" the ma'am, who was cleaning, said with a smile.

"Ma'am knows where she went?" Zhou Qing Bai asked immediately.

"Your wife asked me to tell you that you don't have to go out to find her. She will come back when she wants to. You can't find her when you go out," replied the ma'am.

Zhou Qing Bai took a deep breath and said, "What did else did my wife say?"

"Your wife also said, let you think about the matter between you two. Ponder in the room, while you wait for her to come back. She just feels suffocated and went out shopping." Ma'am answered.

Zhou Qing Bai really was really at wit's end with his wife.

Observing him acting like this, the ma'am smiled: "Do you want to talk to me? Why are you quarreling? Maybe I can give you a trick or two."

Toward Zhou Qing Bai, who was tall and well-raised and was obviously a man who had served as a soldier, a woman at the age like this ma'am would naturally have fondness. And she saw how pretty Lin Qing He was and how coherently she spoke.

So she still wanted to help persuade reconciliation.

"I don't know how I made her displeased. I can't even reason with her." Zhou Qing Bai felt full of grievance.

He wasn't officially angry yet and she became angry first.

The ma'am chuckled: "You boy. You can't reason with your own wife. When fighting with your wife, you can't talk with reason. You must admit you're in the wrong at once. Even when it's not your fault, it's still your fault. When your wife is wrong, you still have to admit your mistake. There’s no room for reason, understood?"

Zhou Qing Bai was stunned for a moment. He was unable to comprehend what was said at all.

"Boy, your road is still very long. Walk slowly, and you will realize it later." The ma'am could his confusion and didn't continue. She went back to her mopping with a smile.

Naturally, Lin Qing He didn't know that Zhou Qing Bai met with this experience.

She came here to find the little old lady, so she took the opportunity while Zhou Qing Bai was out. If not, what could she do with him following her?

If the little old lady had the heart to trade, with one day time she would definitely have the stuff prepared.

Sure enough, when she came over to ask the little old lady for water, the little old lady led her into the house.

"Girl, what did we say yesterday, does it still count?" asked the little old lady in a hushed voice.

Lin Qing He nodded: "It still counts today, but after today, it doesn't."

The little old lady said: "Come with me."

Lin Qing He followed the little old lady out, came over to a firewood pile. The little lady squatted down to start collecting firewood.

"Ma'am, winter at our side is really cold." Lin Qing He saw it with her sharp eyes and said.

It was impossible to put this kind of thing in the house. It can be justified when outside. If it was found in the house, then they can't escape.

"That can't do. It's really freezing." responded the little old lady.

"I'll give you a hand." Lin Qing He said and crouched down.

Then a gold bar was tucked into her hold. Lin Qing He immediately threw it into her fabric bag. In total, there were seven gold bars and five jade pieces of unknown quality, but it looked very unusual. Lin Qing He threw them all into the fabric bag.

"The vase is too big. I didn't take it. I just got these for you." The little old lady whispered.

"Ma'am, you don't have to busy yourself. You don't have to boil water for me, just pour cold water for me." Lin Qing He said.

"Then come in." The little old lady carried a bundle of firewood into the yard, and then entered the house.

Lin Qing He gave her six national food coupons. Each of them was about five jins, a total of thirty jins of national food coupons here.

Seeing so many food coupons, the little lady's eyes fired out a ray of light.

Thirty jins of national food coupons can be exchanged for forty jins of food coupons on their side!

"Girl, do you still have it? This old lady recalled that I forgot to grab it for you." The little old lady put away her food coupons and said.

Lin Qing He: "..." Sure enough, ginger was spicier when older.

"I also brought three big white buns like yesterday's one. It's really delicious. Ma'am, don't know what you can exchange it for with me?" Lin Qing He looked at her.

The little old lady's eyes lit up. She was willing to do this transaction with Lin Qing He and that it was due to the contribution of yesterday's two big buns. That was extremely delicious.

The little old lady had never eaten such delicious buns in her life.

She immediately went out and sorted it out the firewood in the yard. When she came in again, she gave Lin Qing He two jade hairpins, a gold bracelet, and several other gold bars!

There was also a small antique bottle!

Didn't the little old lady say no more? She really lied to her!

"Three buns aren't enough." The little old lady whispered.

Lin Qing He accepted these things, put them in her fabric bag, took out the three buns, and whispered, "I will take the things out first. Ma'am, wait here for me."

"How will I know you'll come back?" said the little old lady.

"Ma'am, you look down on me if you say that." Lin Qing He laughed.

The little old lady thought of her action from yesterday and nodded: "Then this old woman will believe you once."

Lin Qing He carried the bottle out and said, "This bottle is just right to be used as a chamber pot."

She took it out so openly, it didn't raise any suspicion.

Judging by her behavior, others didn't take it seriously. Gotta say, there really were a few people who use this bottle as a chamber in this era.

After entering an empty alley, Lin Qing He immediately collected these precious treasures into the space.

This bottle must be a genuine article!

Other things were also withdrawn into the space and then two jins of pork, five jins of flour, and a bit of cold medicine were taken out of the space.

Today, only the little old lady was at home. This must be the little old lady preparing for the off-chance and avoid getting her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson involved. The child still had a cold.

This cold medicine was a gift to him from her.

These things were carried over to the little old lady. The little lady's eyes had fireworks, especially on the two jins of pork!

How long had it been since the family had eaten meat!

Lin Qing He didn't care about the rest. After instructing to eat the cold medicine after meals three times, she left. She cleanly took off and walked away without any hesitation.

She didn't know the little old lady. (a.k.a she's a stranger now, never met before kind.)

Chapter 134: Tempt them to death

Lin Qinghe, who had left, naturally didn't witness happy the little old lady’s son, daughter-in-law, and her grandson was when they came home to see so many food coupons, pork, and flour.

It was the national food coupons given. The meat was good meat, and the flour were also wheat flour. The transaction was really unusual.

The little old lady even regretted it a little bit. She should have collected more.

However, she knew the girl would definitely not come again.

After all, this kind of matter was unique.

Lin Qing He was in a very good mood along the way.

This time she gained a total of eight large gold bars, as well as six pieces of jade, two jade hairpins, a gold bracelet, and an antique bottle.

These were all good stuff.

Of course, Lin Qing He was very clear that these things weren't that little old lady's possessions. They were all picked up from the outside.

So she didn't think it wrong to exchange with the things in her possession.

Because of the current kind of situation with the next seven or eight years included, these yellow and white things can't be circulated.

Being able to change so many things into her possession wasn't bad value.

Because of winter, the things she gave were obviously more useful.

Lin Qing He merrily returned to the guest house. Once she was back, she saw Zhou Qing Bai sitting on the bed waiting for her.

Seeing her coming back, Zhou Qing Bai stood up at once.

Lin Qing He immediately warned: "I will remind first. The thing I hate most is domestic violence. If you dare to touch me, our marriage definitely won't work out!"

Zhou Qing Bai forcefully pulled this heartless woman, who was away for one morning and left him alone here, into his embrace.

Lin Qing He was relieved when she saw that he was just hugging her, not trying to hit her. Because she collected so much gold and precious jade, her life in the future had some guarantee, so Lin Qing He was also in a good mood.

She returned the hug and said, "Didn't I leave a note for you? Why are you still so worried about me? I was just going out to relax."

"I'm worried." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

He knew very clearly how the situation outside was. He didn't have any connections here, so if anything happened, he couldn't protect her.

"Let's go back?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

He really wanted to go back. There was nothing good about having a trip. Initially, he had wanted to check his body, but now he knew that the reason was not with him, then there was really no reason to stay.

"OK." Lin Qing He readily agreed.

Although things collected weren't much, the result was still pleasing.

Most importantly, that kind of gold bar, afraid it was about one jin (500g). If not, then seven or eight liang (350-400g). In the future, one can't get this without one hundred thousand yuan.

She collected so many pieces, it was almost a million.

And there was other stuff.

So Lin Qing He was elated.

Zhou Qing Bai immediately booked a ticket for tomorrow. Lin Qing He was taken aback: "So fast?"

"Better to return early." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

Outside, he always felt like she was going to run, so he didn't want to be outside. Not one bit at all. His mind was set on going back to the village.

"Alright, you are the family head. What you say is what goes." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai's expression looked a lot better. But after booking the ticket, he was still pulled into shopping by Lin Qing He.

They bought the capital's eight known goods as souvenirs for the children to eat.

As for other things, there was nothing else to buy.

The next day Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went to catch their ride.

After the last experience, Lin Qing He was scared before she even sat this time round. Despite being scared, what can she do? She still needed to return.

During the journey, Lin Qing He was a little irritable and her mood was very bad. It can't be helped, it was really suffocating to ride.

But still, this was what she wanted.

Who told her to take advantage of this time to come and collect things that would later make a fortune? This was the price.

Lin Qing He had to admit that this was really exhausting.

"We'll be home soon." Zhou Qing Bai comforted her.

Lin Qing He peered at him and said, "Did you let that matter go?"

"I did." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

If he didn’t, what then? His wife had already done the ligation, so he had to let it go.

Otherwise, he would have lost his wife.

And compared to other things, he obviously wanted his wife to accompany him. Forever be with him.

Lin Qing He nodded and comforted him: "Actually, having the three boys is enough. You were at the force, so you didn't know how hard it was for me to take care of them all alone. All-day, it was non-stop busyness, like a spinning top. When I look back, the household was still messy, so I did such irrational things. I really regret it afterward."

Only when everyone was calm, can they communicate properly.

How could Zhou Qing Bai possibly know that none of the words out of his wife was hearable? It was said that if the words from a woman's mouth can be believed, then the female pig can climb up the tree.

Needless to say, the above was made up by Lin Qing He.

It all came from the experience of her colleagues in her last life.

But it didn't prevent her from using it. White lies can still be forgiven.

After all, this matter can't be changed. At least she can't change it herself.

Zhou Qing Bai accepted her explanation.

He was clear that his mother had a bad relationship with her in the past, so she basically didn't give much lend of a hand. She took care of three children by herself, so it was understandable that she couldn't handle it.

What's more, unable to have another child was already a thing of the past, so there was no need to talk about it.

Since they frankly communicated with each other, Lin Qing He was naturally feeling happier. But even so, the transportation back caused her to be dizzy.

When they arrived in the city, Lin Qing He proposed to rest for one night and then go ride the bus back home tomorrow.

Zhou Qing Bai had no objection. The two of them rested in the city for one night. The next morning, they took the bus back to the county town.

Their luck was great. It just happened that a tractor was returning to the production team. The two hopped on the tractor back to the village.

It goes without saying, the fact that Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He went on a trip couldn't be concealed. The couple was not at home. At night, Father Zhou went over to take care of the boys.

As for Mother Zhou, she had no time to go as she still had to care for Little Su Cheng since he needed to be brought over to Third Sister-in-law for breastfeeding.

Even if they know, they still didn't where the couple went and why.

Seeing their parents return, the three mischievous boys were overjoyed.

While Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He was away for a short while, the village talked a lot of gossips. And they said all kinds of things. Naturally, the boys heard of it.

Especially when they heard that Lin Qing He was not in good health and was seriously ill, it made the three of them anxious with worry.

Now seeing their parents coming back safely, it was natural to be happy.

They didn't even have the mind to care about the capital's eight known goods that were brought back and gathered around their parents to feel their presence.

Lin Qing He spoke to them, assured the boys, and sent them off.

Then they took out the exquisitely delicious capital's eight known goods and ate them outside. This was the snacks their parents brought back.

So scrumptious, they almost swallowed their tongue.

Tempt them to death. See who would dare to gossip about their parents!

Chapter 135: Evaluation

Outsiders didn't know why her youngest son and his wife went out for this time, but Mother Zhou clearly did.

So in private, Mother Zhou asked.

Naturally, Zhou Qing Bai wouldn't mention his wife's ligation. He only said: "Even though my body has recovered, it had already damaged the core, so I won't be able to have more children in the future."

Although Mother Zhou was a little disappointed, she didn't take it to heart and comforted her youngest son: "Don't worry, you have three sons. Not one bit lacking."

This was true. A family with three sons wasn't lacking at all in this rural environment.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Mother Zhou whispered again: "Your wife doesn't disdain you, right?"

"She doesn't." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

Only then, Mother Zhou was relieved. Afterward, she had less confidence when talking to Lin Qing He, the youngest daughter-in-law.

Lin Qing He: "..."

She came over and asked Zhou Qing Bai: "What have you said to Mother? When Mother converse with me now, it's like she owes me money." She kept feeling unsettled.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her, then relayed a few sentences.

Lin Qing He coughed dryly: "I'm at fault in this matter. Qing Bai, I solemnly apologize to you now. Don't worry, although I won't be able to give birth in the future, I will definitely respect my in-laws, be compassionate to my husband, and take care of my sons!"

"You still thought of divorcing me, want to leave the kids with me, and leave by yourself." Zhou Qing Bai stared at her.

"I was deliberately angering you. You know that the people can't restrain their mouths when quarreling and would say whatever hurts." Lin Qing He said.

When she thought about it, she was especially upset afterward.

She was a bit overboard. Knowing that he liked her, so she said whatever she wants, but didn't think how much he hurts from hearing it.

Zhou Qing Bai remained silent and continued to clean the pigsty. Seeing him like this, Lin Qing He could feel that he was very lonely and dejected.

Even if he didn't say anything, she could still feel it.

Lin Qing He sighed, then turned around and went to the kitchen to make a good meal.

As soon as she left, Zhou Qing Bai raised his head with a smile on his lips.

That evening, the meal was exceptionally wonderful and delicious. Lin Qing He had really put her effort in to make amends with her Qing Bai.

But Zhou Qing Bai had not said anything.

So in the evening, Lin Qing He finished tutoring Da Wa on his homework and let the eldest two to sleep tight and then returned with San Wa.

San Wa was still a little young, so in winter, he slept with her and Zhou Qing Bai.

The two big ones were fine, they can sleep by themselves.

Last year, Da Wa found out that his parents weren't sleeping in the middle of the night and were fighting. That shouldn't happen for the second time.

San Wa was ecstatic that he was able to sleep with his parents. After lying on the Kang for a while, the little one drowsed off.

When Zhou Qing Bai came in from outside, he saw that his wife and his youngest son were already asleep.

Zhou Qing Bai took off his clothes and went to sleep on the Kang.

Then he felt that his wife was obviously wearing nothing.

This caused Zhou Qing Bai's adam's apple to bob and his voice became a little husky, but his words were still upright: "Wear some clothes to sleep, don't catch a cold."

"Qing Bai." Lin Qing He wrapped him up like a snake girl.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say a word, his heartbeat was undoubtedly speeding up. Then Zhou Qin Bai enjoyed some wonderful affair between people that night.

Lin Qing He exert her whole effort into it, still, she became too tired in the end and got held in Qing Bai's embrace.

"Is your anger gone?" Lin Qing He asked feebly.

She was using flesh repayment for a personal debt.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai's contented voice sounded from above her head.

Lin Qing He whispered: "My maternal family's ties have been severed by me. I just got you and the children left. I have nothing but you."

"We'll protect you." Zhou Qing Bai hugged her and responded.

Lin Qing He grinned. She was indeed tired. She let Zhou Qing Bai grabbed the clothes and put them on for her. Then she fell asleep.

Zhou Qing Bai was also very satisfied with his arms around his wife.

Divorce, impossible. Not happening in this life.

As expected, Lin Qing He woke up late the next morning.

When she woke up, Zhou Qing Bai was already fed along with the three boys.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had also eaten.

They ate boiled sweet potatoes with porridge soup and a plate of fried pork and cucumber.

Lin Qing He didn't expect to wake so late. After waking up, she was a little embarrassed to see that Mother Zhou was still there.

"It's been working hard on you during this trip. Go have breakfast and then rest again." Mother Zhou urged.

Lin Qing He nodded and went to have breakfast.

After breakfast, she rode her bike and came to see Sister Mei.

I went without saying that Lin Qing He had given her a head-up about not coming to pick up the meat last time. Now that she was coming over to pick up the meat, she naturally had to come over to give a notification.

"That's fine. Come and get it next year." Sister Mei immediately replied to her.

These days, the family lost a good chunk of money due to Lin Qing He not coming to get the meat. This had Sister Mei, who was used to taking the income, a bit unsettled. She almost turned into a statue that looks into the distance when looking forward to Lin Qing He's visit.

Lin Qing He came into agreement with her and then she came to the community's supply and demand cooperative to look around. She bought two jins of eggs and other supplies, and then went home.

She had checked before going out. Half of the eggs she left behind remained. That was due to Mother Zhou's lifestyle. Now she was back, the eggs at home will be depleted quickly.

Lin Qing He rode her bicycle back home and Zhou Qing Bai had yet to return.

"Where did your father go?" Lin Qing He asked Er Wa and San Wa who were playing at the entrance.

"Father took the tractor and went to the city with Grandpa secretary." Er Wa knew the answer and replied.

"Why go to the city?" Lin Qing He was surprised.

"I don't know, ask Father when he comes back." Er Wa shook his head.

"Mother, are there any delicious pastries?" San Wa still had his mind on this.

Lin Qing He went in and grabbed him a piece. Seeing that he had it, Er Wa immediately said that he wanted it too.

Each were given one and dismissed. Lin Qing He started cooking.

The main was mantou.

After wandering around for a while, she had an explanation for the meat that she got out of the space. It wasn't much. A cut of three liang (150g) of meat was chopped into mince and braised with eggplant.

With the addition of a scrambled egg, lunch was mostly sorted.

However, Zhou Qing Bai wasn't back for lunch. He didn't come back until the evening. Judging by the village's branch secretary and the leader's glowing face, it seemed like her Qing Bai had done a meritorious service?

When the village's branch secretary left, Lin Qing He asked, "What did you guys do today? The branch secretary and the leader seemed very happy. What honor did the team get?"

The only thing that can make the village's branch secretary and the leade so happy was most likely one possibility.

"Our team's harvest settlement received a good evaluation." Zhou Qing Bai nodded and answered.

Chapter 136: Married couple entered the city

The team's settlement evaluation was an annual event.

They had to go to a public meeting in the city.

A good evaluation was naturally something to take pride in.

According to Lin Qing He's past few years, the team's harvest was indeed very good. Especially in the past two years, they basically had what counts as a bumper harvest every year.

Lin Qing He, who didn't have a sense of collective honor, didn't care about this. She simply asked: "Can we kill more pigs this year?"

"No." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

Lin Qing He left it alone.

Truthfully, there was no benefit, so what else was there to say?

Zhou Qing Bai felt helpless to see her like this and planned to tell her about this sense of honor.

"I know. A sense of honor. Our team receives an excellent rating, the young men and girls on the team have it easier when finding a marriage partner and when going out, one can feel like they're gliding (high esteem). I understand that." Lin Qing He began to make the dough as she planned to eat dumplings tonight. Her mouth moved in response.

Zhou Qing Bai did not speak.

Lin Qing He looked up at him after a while and said, "If you got nothing to do, just cut the pickled veg for me."

Zhou Qing Bai could only go over and cut pickled veg.

He found that his wife was really different. You can say she understands, however sometimes she acts so slow-witted.

In a place like the capital, she dared to go out by herself and not be afraid at all, like a silly big sister.

But if you say she doesn't understand it, it's very...difficult to.

She understands everything. She just doesn't follow the rules, but she also doesn't violate the rules. Everything is within the rules, and then she does it her own way. Especially independent.

Zhou Qing Bai peered at his wife as he chopped pickled veg.

Lin Qing He said: "You guys, eat more later, I don't like pickled veg."

She didn't like to eat tonight's pork and pickled veg dumplings. In fact, she preferred to eat pork and mushroom dumplings, but the mushrooms were gone, so she can only eat pork and pickled veg dumplings.

Of course, the pork and pickled veg dumplings were especially delicious in Zhou Qing Bai and the kids' food collection.

"Make some other fillings." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"I'll go to the city to buy some more in a few days. There is nothing good at home," Lin Qing He said.

During the days when she and Zhou Qing Bai were away, Mother Zhou hadn't spent any money. The food and drink were sourced within the home. Now the boys can eat more and more every day, it was normal to consume things quickly.

Yesterday, she was really tired and panicked because she had been in a car all the way. At this time, the smell of oily smoke from the car could almost kill people. That's why Lin Qing He didn't have the intention to buy some supplies home when in the city.

"Let's go together." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"Ok." Lin Qing He nodded.

Dinner was pork and pickled veg dumplings.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had a mouth full of oil.

Mother Zhou asked her: "Is there still meat at home?"

She went out in the morning, so Lin Qing He casually answered: "Cut a piece of leftover."

Mother Zhou didn't say anything.

Now, this weather was getting colder every day, Lin Qing He loved to stick to Zhou Qing Bai when sleeping at night. This man's body temperature was very warm, like a big stove.

"Last night, you had so many times, you got to rest." Not long later, Lin Qing He felt the man's affection for her.

He wasn't young anymore, but his interest in this matter hadn't fallen at all. He still treated her like usual.

If she didn't refuse to budge once in a while, he would basically do it at least once a day. His demand would be considered high.

"Just once." Zhou Qing Bai said in a husky tone.

Although it was only once, it was almost an hour from start to finish.

Lin Qing He couldn't believe this man, it was like he had never eaten meat.

He was satisfied, while Lin Qing He was exhausted.

In the next few days, Lin Qing He went to Sister Mei's place every day to get meat. After she accumulated ten jin of meat, Lin Qing He brought Zhou Qing Bai to the city.

The three boys wanted to tag along but were dissuaded by Lin Qing He.

Initially, they, who received candies and malted milk and got tamed, didn't care about these as they had a lot of it already.

So they would rather not want these things and follow along instead.

"Follow this time and you won't get pictures taken and watch movies during the Chinese New Year. You can choose for yourself." Lin Qing He stated.

These words are very effective, so the three brothers began to make various requests.

Children's book, glass marble, white rabbit candy, and malted milk powder. They want it all!

Lin Qing He had the urge to beat someone. She had spoiled these stinky boys.

"Don't know when there will be a milk station here." Lin Qing He said when she sat behind Zhou Qing Bai on the way to the city.

Zhou Qing Bai rode the bike very steadily, so it was fine for her to hold his waist.

Of course, this had to be while no one was around. If there were people, she had to sit properly.

"Want to drink?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

As for his wife's arms around his waist, he was very satisfied. He liked the wife's little gestures very much.

Like occasionally kissing him and act like a baby with him.

"The boys have to drink it. Milk is the best at this age," Lin Qing He replied.

Even if she had tried her best to make every meal more nutritious, it was still the case.

"I'm going to ask my comrade-in-arm." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He nodded: "Then you can ask when you get to the county city. I'll do some shopping. Once done, I'll wait for you at the door of the supply and demand cooperative. If you see that I'm not there, then I must be shopping in the mall. Just wait there for me."

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

This was the county city, so he naturally didn't have to worry. Compared with the big world outside, he can still handle things in this county city, if something ever happens to her.

When they arrived at the county city, Zhou Qing Bai went to handle his matters, while Lin Qing He went to sell the pork immediately before coming to the supply and demand cooperative.

"There's milk powder?" Lin Qing He's eyes lit up when she saw that there was milk powder.

"Only these left." The salesperson nodded.

"Give me these two bags." Lin Qing He said unpretentiously.

This was a new type of milk powder. A bag of powdered milk was 500 grams and three yuan for a bag.

Of course this was unsweetened. If sugar was added, the bag will cost more than three yuans.

But it was milk powder. What kind of sugar was needed? Pure milk tasted the best.

She bought two bags of milk powder for six yuan without blinking her eyes.

She ordered two bags of milk powder, and then bought some other supplies, including milk candy, mushrooms, shrimp skin, seaweed, and red dates.

"There's still cloth at a reduced price, do you want?" the salesperson asked her.

"No." Lin Qing He shook her head. There were still a lot of cloth at home.

When these items were bought, Lin Qing He wrapped up the bundle and placed it directly at the supply and demand cooperative. Then she went to buy a children's book for Er Wa and glass marble for San Wa.

She didn't notice that someone wanted to see what she bought in her bundle as soon as she left.

However, that person got stopped by the salesman's yelling: "Hey, this lady, what are you doing? It's not yours!"

"Don't misunderstand. That's my sister-in-law." The woman quickly gave an apologetic smile at once.

Chapter 137: Ordering milk

"What your sister-in-law? Why didn't you greet her when she was here? I seen a lot of people like you. Hurry up and leave, otherwise don't blame me for calling someone to arrest you!" The salesperson didn't act polite at all.

At this time, the sellers were also very popular and haughty.

Thanks to Lin Qing He's unique aura, which one can tell she was very formidable at first glance and her (willing to spend) actions, the salesperson was willing to pull out the cloth on a sale. It wasn't surprising to hear her say she doesn't want it, rather she felt the other might look down on the reduced price items.

But when it came to other things, she was merciless especially to those who appeared to be from the countryside at first glance.

Her attitude was very domineering.

Wasn't this woman Second Sister-in-law Lin from Lin Qing He's maternal family?

Naturally, Second Sister-in-law Lin didn't dare to go head-on with the salesperson. She also came in to buy things. She bought some cloth to make herself a new set of clothes.

She never expected to run into her sister-in-law who really broke off with her maternal family.

What's more, she was also stunned by this transaction.

My goodness, didn't she say she had no money? How can she buy so many things if there was no money? If she was correct, afraid that was over ten yuans.

Especially the two bags of milk powder. One bag cost three yuan. Even gold wasn't that expensive. She even bought it without blinking!

That was why she wanted to check it. If there was something she could use, she would take it away.

But she didn't expect to be scolded by the salesperson.

She hadn't dared to stay longer and immediately came out of the supply and demand cooperative. Even if she kept insisting that she was Lin Qing He's maternal family's sister-in-law, the salesperson wouldn't believe it.

When Lin Qing He finished shopping for the other things, she saw Second Sister-in-law Lin waiting for her at the door of the supply and demand cooperative.

In fact, if Second Sister-in-law Lin didn't wave as soon as she saw her, Lin Qing He would just ignore her.

Even if her beckoning attracted attention, Lin Qing He had no intention t go over at all. She went straight past her into the supply and demand cooperative.

"The woman just now wanted to see what you bought. I believe she wanted to take your things and said she was your sister-in-law from your maternal family." The salesperson recounted to her.

"I must really thank you. I don't know her. Don't know where this woman came from. I guess she wants to gain some benefit." Lin Qing He glanced at Second Sister-in-law Lin and said in a loud voice.

This had Second Sister-in-law Lin steaming. She actually talked to her like this!

"I see this kind of people a lot." The salesperson expressed her understanding.

Before Zhou Qing Bai came back, Lin Qing He went along and chatted with the salesperson. She didn't any intention to go out and talk to Second Sister-in-law Lin.

There was no one at this time, so the salesperson was also happy to chat with her. Listening to Lin Qinghe's extraordinary speech, the salesperson didn't dare to underestimate her even if she can tell she was from the countryside. She guessed this is a teacher.

Otherwise, how can an ordinary peasant woman still have this educated speech?

"You really aren't going to go out and talk to her?" the salesperson asked.

"You haven't seen her when she's in a rampant. Currently, she's just pretending to be pitiful." Lin Qing He responded.

"Judging by her mean appearance, I think she can't be nice at all." The salesperson said.

However, Second Sister-in-law Lin had made up her mind to wait. Lin Qing He estimated that Zhou Qing Bai was coming back soon, so she came out with a frown.

"Sister-in-law." Second Sister-in-law Lin, who had been waiting for half an hour, could still squeeze out a smile.

"What Sister-in-law? I have completely severed the ties with old Lin family. What I said before, are you treating it like I was joking?" Lin Qing He glanced at her mockingly.

Second Sister-in-law Lin chuckled, "Sister-in-law, don't tell jokes. Father and Mother have been talking about you at home, saying why aren't you going back. Don't say words of angry this year. You have to go back."

"I know clearly what that old Lin couple's temper is like. Me, a married-off daughter like a splashed out water, don't have any existence in their eyes otherwise, they would not be so heartless and cruel last time. Also, I still got three sons to support. Even if I have the heart to be filial, I have no strength to. After all, they have so many sons, they can’t ask their married off daughters to go back to provide for the elderly. If it was known, they will be cast aside by people in and outside the village." Lin Qing He stated indifferently.

Second Sister-in-law Lin didn't know that this sister-in-law had become so formidable. And from what she saw, she really planned to completely cut off contact.

"Sister-in-law, Father and Mother don't need you to feed them, otherwise our family will have to be ripped away. Father and Mother just miss you and want you to go home and visit." Second Sister-in-law persisted.

"Come on, they can remember me." Lin Qing He snorted.

Zhou Qing Bai came over at this time, and Lin Qing He directed at him: "I'll go in and get things!"

After speaking, she entered the supply and demand cooperative to get things. The salesperson was surprised: "You man is a soldier, right?"

"Yes. You got to find a soldier in the future. They are reliable." Lin Qing He casually remarked.

"Don't know if you can give any introduction?" Who knew that the girl's face would blush slightly and said.

"When do you go to work? I will go back and ask my man. Next time, I'll come when you're at work and tell you while I'm here." Lin Qing He thought that this girl was a bit arrogant, but in fact she wasn't bad in nature. She knew to protect the customers' things and not let people touch it and just responded.

The salesperson answered at once.

"Then I will ask for you when I go back." Lin Qing He nodded.

As for whether there was anyone who can meet her match, she didn't know.

When she came out, Zhou Qing Bai was expressionless and Second Sister-in-law Lin had a stiff smile.

"Let's go, we're heading back." Lin Qing He said as she carried the things.

Zhou Qing Bai hummed a response and took her back to the village.

Lin Qing He asked, "What did she tell you?"

"Told me to visit on the second day of the new year." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"Have you promised?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I didn't, I listen to you." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Lin Qing He was pleased and said, "That's the right answer."

"Don't plan to go back?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Not going back. Except for my little brother, the rest isn't anything good. I used to be blind and connect with them. Now that my eyes are better, I have to keep my distance." Lin Qing He stated.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. It was fine for his wife to decide on these matters. How his wife wanted it to be was how it'll be.

Lin Qing He asked about the milk. Zhou Qing Bai said, "It will be available next year."

Even if he didn't ask, there will be a milk station in the countryside next year, and at that time, there'll be a milkman.

"What's the price for milk delivery?" Lin Qing He asked.

"One dime per bottle." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"Counting the heads, we should order a few bottles. But Father and Mother live prudently. If I do so, the old couple will definitely not be able to accept it, so we'll order two bottles a day." Lin Qing He pondered.

But she felt that even if she ordered two bottles, the old couple would probably still be distressed about the money.

One bottle costs one dime, two bottles cost two dimes, meaning more than six yuan a month.

At this time, six yuan wasn't a small amount. Other people only had so much salary.

Chapter 138: Leech

Zhou Qing Bai never had any objection to her decision. And compared to his parents, he knew that his wife was still smuggling pork. Apparently, grains too.

Actually, he was powerless. She didn't listen to him, but at least there was an agreement between the two. As long as she meets with an accident once, then she better prepare to not do it again.

Up to now, she hadn't encountered any problems at all. She was actually quite capable.

Even he didn't know how she did it.

However, it was undeniable that his wife was smart. Just this smartness wasn't implemented in the right way.

But no matter what, she got him. No big serious problem will happen.

The couple went home.

On this side, Second Sister-in-law Lin walked home by herself.

With a stomach full of anger.

As soon as she got home, she naturally brought it up to Father Lin and Mother Lin, saying that the little sister-in-law, Lin Qing He, had a very good life.

"You didn't see it. That bag of milk powder costs three yuan each and she bought two bags in one go. There's also candies and red dates. I have no idea how much she spent altogether!" Second Sister-in-law Lin snorted coldly when she came back.

"Not possible. Qing Bai doesn't have a salary now. Where can she get so much money." Stumped, Mother Lin uttered.

"Mother, have you forgotten. My brother-in-law still has retirement fees. Who knows how much it is. Sister-in-law's previous visit must be due to worrying about us taking advantage. So she came back to cut off the relationship. Mother, your daughter is really formidable ah!" Second Sister-in-law Lin deduced.

"Qing He couldn't possibly think that." Eldest Brother Lin said.

"Who knows. Last time she came to borrow and get the things back like someone owes her. Until now, she still haven't returned here. If she gets bullied, who will stand up for her?" Second Brother Lin harrumphed.

"Whoever stands up, it still won't be you. You hide faster than anyone else." Third Brother Lin said.

"What are you talking about!" Second Brother Lin glared.

"Don't strut in this nest. We're all one family, who doesn't know who." Third Sister-in-law Lin San blandly interjected.

"The two of you received benefits from her, naturally will side with her." Second Sister-in-law Lin Er's snorted.

"I still understand Third Sister's temperament. Previously, she was rich, but she'll use it up by now according to her spending habits. If you want to request money from her, then that's a terrible plan." Third Sister-in-law Lin rubbed her stomach and said.

Yes, after the first two daughters, she was pregnant again. Now it was more than seven months along. Normally, she will give birth in about two months.

"What terrible plan? Father and Mother gave birth to her and raised her. Does a daughter act like her? She hadn't come back once in so many years and eat and dress well at her in-law's house. This is really cruel." Second Sister-in-law Lin sneered.

"Then if you eat and drink well at your in-laws' house, will you also move old Lin's things back to your maternal family?" Third Sister-in-law Lin threw back.

"What are you talking about? You and brother-in-law have split off. Why are you intervening in old Lin's family matters?" Second Sister-in-law lashed out.

Third Sister-in-law Lin San nodded: "That's reasonable." Then she held her stomach and return to her room. Third Brother Lin wasn't interested in staying and listen to them scheme on his sister, so he went back too.

"In a bit, find a time to go to Third Sister's side and give her a heads-up. Judging by mother's reaction, she'll definitely make a trip over," instructed Third Sister-in-law Lin.

How could she not know her in-law's temperament?

Third Brother Lin frowned and nodded, "Then I will go there this afternoon."

Sure enough, after hearing what her daughter-in-law said, Mother Lin planned to do that.

"I have never seen such a daughter like this, requiring this old bone to personally visit her!" Mother Lin remarked coldly.

"When you're there, calmly talk to her. According to her personality, who would support her when she offends someone if she doesn't have old Lin family?" Father Lin said as he puffed on a big cigarette.

"Mother, don't listen to what Third's wife said. From the decisiveness I saw, there must be a lot of money in her hand. Mother, when you go over, you must highlight how our old Lin family's house is so old and have to be repaired or else it might not survive the snow this year," said Second Sister-in-law Lin persisted.

"Did you really see her buy so many things?" Mother Lin asked her.

"How can this be fake? Also, brother-in-law was healthily nurtured, not a bit like a farmer. Who knows how good the food is. It's definite that the milk powder isn't lacking. Mother, when you go over, you must get a bag of it back. You and Dad will be more nourished when you have it." Second Sister-in-law Lin responded.

"Why didn't you ask her then?" Mother Lin said to her.

"Mother, you don't know how fierce my little sister-in-law is. How could I dare to take her things." Second Sister-in-law Lin said after hearing this.

Mother Lin didn't say anything, she knew her youngest daughter well. She probably held some anger in her heart as she still hadn't come back now.

It was a good idea to go over tomorrow and talk about it. She can't really dare to not recognize her as her mother. If so, she will scold her for being unfilial, and scold her in front of the whole village. See if she has any face then!

Third Brother Lin went over in the afternoon.

Lin Qing He sneered as soon as he completed his retell. As expected, Second Sister-in-law Lin went back to wag her tongue. She responded, "It's okay. The old lady want to come, then let her come. I really don't have any good reputation in the village, so I can't possibly be afraid of her."

The leech wants to suck her blood, then let her try.

"There's also the boys." Third Brother Lin sighed softly.

Lin Qing He frowned. She doesn't care about this. However, if the scene occurs in their own village, then Zhou Qing Bai and the boys will not look bad.

So she said: "I will go back early tomorrow morning."

Third Brother Lin nodded and said, "Sister, is there enough food at home?"

"Enough. Even though I don't go to the field, your brother-in-law won't starve me. What about you?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It's enough." Third Brother Lin smiled.

"This piece of meat isn't any quality meat. Take it back and feed it to my two nieces." Lin Qing He wrapped him with a piece of loin. Not much, about 2-3 liang (100-150g).

"Sister, no need. Leave it for Da Wa and his brothers. There's nothing else, so I will go back first." Third Brother Lin quickly said.

After that, he hurried back. Lin Qing He had to chase after him on a bicycle. Third Brother Lin was helpless but still accept it.

"Go back." Lin Qing He waved goodbye.

Third Brother Lin returned home. Third Sister-in-law Lin saw that he brought a piece of meat back with him and also felt touched.

"Did you tell Third Sister?" Third Sister-in-law Lin asked as she stored the meat. She planned to eat pork and cabbage dumplings tonight.

"I did. My sister will come here early tomorrow morning." Third Brother Lin nodded.

"Third Sister will definitely be quarreling when she comes back this time. You have to protect her then. I will stay away, you don't worry about me." instructed Third sister-in-law Lin.

"It won't be that bad." Third Brother Lin was startled.

"I'm only talking about if it gets bad. If it's not that serious, naturally there's no need it. In my opinion, Third Sister really doesn't want to interact with old Lin's family. There will definitely be trouble," said Third sister-in-law.

Chapter 139: Relying on her family's man's power

Back at home.

Zhou Qing Bai heard about Third Brother Lin's visit.

"I'm going back tomorrow." Lin Qing He said.

"I'll go with you." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Lin Qing He halted before smiling: "No need. Don't follow. If you follow me, then I will lose the upper-hand."

Zhou Qing Bai stared at her and asked what she meant with his eyes.

"Anyway, leave it at that. This is my maternal family's matter and only I can solve it." Lin Qing He stated.

"Don't make it too strain." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He chuckled and looked at him as she declared, "I only have my man and my sons in my heart. I will not be merciful to anyone who dares to disturb my life."

She certainly won't show mercy. So she came to old Lin's house after breakfast the next day.

Mother Lin had just packed her things and was about to go out to teach that unfilial girl.

"Oh, isn't this Third Sister? I didn't expect you to pass through the family door..."

"Slap!"

Lin Qing He parked the bicycle and gave the sharp-mouthed Second Sister-in-law Lin a slap. This caused her to be dizzy.

Second Sister-in-law Lin wasn't the only taken by surprise, the other members of the old Lin family did too.

Mother Lin, Eldest Brother Lin, Eldest Sister-in-law Lin, Second Brother Lin, Third Brother Lin, and Third Sister-in-law Lin never expect that Lin Qing He, who had not returned to her family for a long time, to greet her second sister-in-law with a slap in the face.

"You hit me?" Second Sister-in-law Lin covered her face and finally reacted. She stared at Lin Qing He with wide-eyed eyes: "You bitch, you dare to hit me? See if I won't beat you to death!"

After speaking, she rushed toward Lin Qing He.

How could Lin Qing He be afraid of her? She avoided the hand which was aimed at her face, grabbed her hair, and then threw Second Sister-in-law Lin over the shoulder.

With a "bang", Second Sister-in-law Lin landed on the ground and howled.

Lin Qing He had only used this trick once before, when she found Second Sister-in-law annoying and threw her out without any hesitation.

Once again, old Lin family turned into statues due to her action.

"Lin Qinghe's gossip is something you, Li Cui Hua dare to say? I haven't teach a lesson, so you don't know my temper?" Lin Qing He said as she stared down at Second Sister-in-law Lin, who was on the ground.

"Old Second Lin, are you dead? Seeing your woman getting beaten and you still stand there and watch!" Still not getting up, Second Sister-in-law Lin howled on the ground while scolding Second Brother Lin.

"This is a matter between us women. Old Second Lin, if you dare to touch me, my Qing Bai can break your dog legs at once without hesitation. If you don't believe it, you can try it." Lin Qing He coldly swept a glance at Second Brother Lin.

Only now, Second Brother Lin reacted. His face was extremely gloomy. He really wanted to teach his sister, but when Lin Qinghe said this, he really didn't dare to do it.

Who was Zhou Qing Bai? He retired as a soldier, and he can toy with a few of him when fighting.

Moreover, there was no need to ask who taught Lin Qing He this extremely neat shoulder throw just now!

"Old Second Lin, you're just going to let me be beaten like this?" Second Sister-in-law Lin wife was furious.

"This is forcing your man to get his dog's legs broken. Why do you keep such a cruel wife, Old Second Lin? Simply divorce and marry another. Marry a better one. You can't keep this kind of troublemaker. The atmosphere of Lin family was destroyed by her," Lin Qing He said.

"You haven't wiped your butt clean, so don't come back and point around in your maternal family!" Second Brother Lin threw back immediately.

"Old Second Lin, you'd better be polite to me when you speak. If you keep talking sh*t, would you believe that I'll feed you sh*t?" Lin Qing He swept a cold glance at him.

Brother Lin was steaming mad.

There was a saying in the countryside, children who dare to fight outside were relying on the power of adults, while women who dare to be arrogant outside were relying on the power of their men!

And now Lin Qing He dared to not put people in her eyes like this was all due to Zhou Qing Bai.

Second Brother Lin was actually afraid of Zhou Qing Bai, this cold-faced brother-in-law. He had always been afraid.

"Father, Mother, you're letting your married-off daughter come back to the maternal home to bully your daughter-in-law? Are bullying cause my old Li family got nobody?" Second Sister-in-law Lin saw that her man was restrained and couldn't handle it, so she immediately turned to her in-laws.

"Really going against the sky! Against the sky!" Mother Lin only recovered then. She trembled as she pointed at Lin Qing He.

"Aiyo, old lady, don't get ill from anger. If you get a stroke, don't think about relying on your two sons and daughters-in-law to serve you, with their kind of personality." Lin Qing He persuaded with a grin.

Mother Lin's eyes widened: "You dare to talk to me like this? Do you have me, your mother in your eyes?"

"Of course I have. Otherwise, why would I still remember you and my dad and rushed over? Da Wa's next year's tuition fee for going to school has not yet been paid. Do give me more as I had brought back a lot of things for you two in the past!" Lin Qing He simply stated.

"You still have the face to come back and ask for money?" Father Lin said solemnly.

He was also a little afraid of his youngest son-in-law, who had always been unsmiling and very serious.

Especially when he knew that the youngest son-in-law didn't have a good impression of old Lin's family.

"Why don't I have the face to come back and ask for money? Old man, are you suffering from amnesia? How could you not know how much money I brought back in the past? Once you have eaten it, you have forgotten it? Let's not mention the other stuff and focus on the current quilt on your Kang. That was all made by the cotton I gathered. Nw I'm coming back to ask you for money, what's wrong with that?" Lin Qing He said confidently.

"Little Sister, don't joke. Your second sister-in-law met you in the city yesterday and saw you bought so many things. You bought a lot of that rare milk powder. So how can you still have no money?" Eldest Sister Lin took over the conversation and pointed out with a smile.

Eldest Sister-in-law is really a smiling Buddha. You simply pushed out Second Sister-in-law Lin." Lin Qing He said.

Eldest Sister-in-law Lin's face became stiff, and uttered, "Little Sister, don't provoke the relationship between your mother's family."

"Whether there's any provocation, you know it well in your own heart." Lin Qing He sneered: "As for those things yesterday, it wasn't mine. My children are already that big, do they still need something like milk powder? My sister-in-law married into the city and her son is raised at home by my mother-in-law, understand idiot?"

She gave Li Cui Hua a top-to-bottom glance.

How could Lin Cui Hua possibly know about this? But still, Lin Qing He certainly won't dare to lie about this kind of thing, as it'll be known as soon as they inquired about it.

She gritted her teeth: "Even if milk powder isn't, what about other things? If you have the money to buy so many things, shouldn't you respect your own parents?"

"As expected, old Lin family really didn't place any consideration for me, the daughter. To not even know my in-laws have already joined us for meals. The elders got us to buy whatever they want to eat. If you have any objection, you can go find old Zhou family and tell them." Lin Qing He sniggered.

"Little sister is really filial, she treats her in-laws so well..." But she didn't care about her own parents.

Chapter 140: Anger to death

Before Second Sister-in-law Lin could say the second half, Lin Qing He interrupted her, "Ain't that right? Already married, so you're not a member of your maternal family but your in-laws’ family. Naturally, you have to lean towards your in-laws’ family. Is there any reason for favoring your maternal family? This Eldest Sister-in-law and Li Cui Hua, as daughters-in-law you two really have to learn from me. Don’t always focus on your maternal family. Placing no importance on in-law’s family isn't the mentality a daughter-in-law should have."

Eldest Sister-in-law Lin felt completely sick. What on earth possessed this little sister-in-law? It was almost like a different person.

She used to be a sharp mouth, but nowhere as powerful as now.

"Since my parents-in-law came over to live, I can see it clearly. If I don't have any money in my hand, I can't do anything at all. I come back to my maternal family to ask for some money and this is your attitude?" Lin Qing He cynically remarked, "Sure enough, even when being rich in the deep mountains, there are distant relatives and no one care when one is poor in the downtown area. I'm poor and empty now, you all avoid me like the plague? Yesterday, you mistakenly thought that I was still rich, so you wanted to stick to me again?"

"Little sister, you haven't come back by yourself in the past three years." Eldest Brother Lin frowned.

"Pai!" Lin Qing He directly spat at him: "What do you think you are? Still dare to call me little sister? Is little sister something you can call? My name is Lin Qing He. Call me by first name and last name!"

Eldest Brother Lin's expression sank instantly.

"Everyone's mountain is mountain, water is water*. I already stated clearly and old Lin family still wants to stick to me like a mangy dog!" Lin Qing He snorted coldly.

"You...you..." Mother Lin was anger to death.

Father Lin's face was even more livid.

Eldest Brother Lin, Eldest Sister-in-law Lin, Second Brother Lin, Second Sister-in-law Lin who got up, and the other nephews and nieces didn't expect that she could say such a heavy word.

She really intended to break the relationship!

"I didn't have to sever the relationship with you. If you were willing to give me some money, then I would leave it be and barely recognize your relatives." Lin Qing He glanced at them and said.

"Get out of here. Scram as far as you can go!" Mother Lin couldn't help it at last and burst out at once. She yelled at her.

"Do you think I wish to be here on your old Lin family's ruined land? It might even make me unlucky. However, I didn't return and enter here to make trouble with you. old Second Lin, go in immediately and take out the military coat. I have already inquired, a set of that kind can sell for a dozen of yuans!" Lin Qing He directed at Second Brother Lin.

"The army coat was already given to me. That is mine!" Second Brother Lin couldn't help but utter.

He also didn't expect that she would not give up and wanted to take the military coat back.

He really loved that military coat. It was very warm and durable. There was no better coat than this, so don't even think about it.

"It looks like you want me to go to your team to report you, old Second Lin, an invader has forcibly occupied supplies of the veterans!" Lin Qing He sneered.

"What are you talking about? Who is the invader? Who forcibly occupied your things? Don't talk nonsense!" Father Lin's expression changed and immediately responded.

"Sister, these words can't be randomly sputtered!" Eldest Sister Lin's expression turned.

"Zhou Qing Bai gained great military merits and got this military coat in return. It was because I was ignorant back then and got deceived by old Second Lin. Now I am here to get it back. What's wrong with that? Old Second Lin, ain't he learning from what the former invader did when they raided the village!" Lin Qing He raised her voice.

"Are you trying to anger me to death? You want me to die from anger!" Mother Lin stomped her feet with anger.

"I hope old madam will live a long life." Lin Qing He wasn't very sincere when she said this. Then she swept her gaze to Second Brother Lin, "Old Second Lin, I'm giving you one last chance. If you don't go in and take my military coat out, then wait for the Red Soldiers to come in and sweep the house. Qing Bai happens to know someone in the city!"

"You took it back to your maternal family first. It was you, who brought it back yourself. Who forced you to take it!" Second Sister-in-law Lin maintained, however, she was really afraid that the red soldier would come.

If they came, it won't be a trivial matter!

"Originally, I thought I'll leave it at that and not stoop down as low as you. I never thought you dare to gossip about me. Since it's like that, I don't need to show mercy. Old Second Lin, I will ask you, are you getting it or not? "Lin Qing He glanced at Second Brother Lin coldly.

"Don't bully too much!" Second Brother Lin uttered with a sullen expression: "If you really be in a feud with maternal family, no one will vent out your anger for you when get bullied by old Zhou family in the future!"

"What an enormous joke? If I was bullied before, none of you would stand up for me. Do you think I will still rely on you now? I got three sons and my man. Do I still need you to give me support? Really treat yourself as something!" Lin Qinghe sneered, with a cold tone: "Are you getting it?"

"Who needs your thing!" Second Brother Lin was extremely furious, he turned around to get it.

"Are you stupid? To give away our family's things. Why do we have to give it back to her? Why" Second Sister-in-law Lin immediately reacted.

"Did you not hear what she said? Going to find the Red Soldier!" Second Brother Lin said gloomily, and then scolded: "And if you didn't beckon her home, would she come and request for it!"

Second Sister-in-law Lin burst into tears of anger.

"You bad woman!" One of her sons scolded Lin Qing He.

"Oh, know to scold people now." Lin Qing He laughed and then made her solemn: "My things were used to be fed to a dog. When you ate my sweets, I didn't see you calling me bad!"

"Take it and scram. In the future, if you dare to take a step on old Lin's ground, see if I won't snap your legs!" Second Brother Lin threw out the military coat. He glared at Lin Qing He fiercely as he declared.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Now it's right. How can I go back empty-handed when you call me back." Then she picked up the military coat and said disgustedly: "But this good military coat was worn by a dog. I really don't want it."

She walked directly to Eldest Sister Lin and stuffed the coat into her arms: "Sister-in-law, I will give this coat to your first branch. This time I will do what I say and will never regret it. Everyone can testify to me. ."

"Sister, don't be like this. Our two families really have no feud." Eldest Sister Lin didn't think the army coat was good in her hold and her expression changed slightly.

"I'm giving it to you because we don't have any feud. I know you used to blame me for not giving it to you. Now I'm giving it to you. It can't be because your first branch is afraid of them, second branch? And dare not accept this coat? But take a good look. Open your eyes. Though I dislike this army coat was worn by a dog, it's still good quality." Lin Qing He smiled.

She stuffed the coat to Eldest Sister-in-law Lin, then pushed her bicycle and walked out of the old Lin’s yard with a laugh. Finally, she said to Father Lin and Mother Lin: "Old couple, have a good New Year. I hope you two are healthy and live a long life!"

Not paying any heed to the trembling Father Lin and Mother Lin or how Eldest Sister-in-law Lin handled the military coat, she rode the bicycle and left!

Chapter 141: Lunar December

On the way back to her own home, Lin Qing He felt physically and mentally relaxed.

As for the old Lin family, she couldn't be bothered about them starting a new round of intriguing fight because of her military coat.

Don't assume she would be filial to her parents and take care of her siblings because she inherited the body of the original owner.

Of course, if they were nice, then she would help out a bit. As a human, one can't go overboard.

But were such parents and siblings nice?

Want Lin Qing He to give some support? It was impossible. Never be possible.

She went back to the old Zhou's house in a happy mood. Zhou Qing Bai was waiting for her at home. Seeing that she had returned so soon and her mood was obviously great, he said, "All fine?"

"Yup." Lin Qing He parked the bicycle properly and asked, "What do you want to eat at noon? I'll make it for you."

"You decide." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and replied.

Lin Qing He entered the kitchen to busy away in a good mood.

Although it was cold, she can still make noodles served in soy sauce.

She made a lot of chili sauce a while ago and it was best to eat it with noodles at this time.

She made a little meat sauce and sprinkled the meat sauce on the noodles. If one wanted to have it spicy, then scoop a little chili sauce over it. That tasted even more flavorful.

When Lin Qing He was busy humming a small song in the kitchen, Da Wa just came back from playing outside and asked: "Mother, what are we eating for lunch?"

"Meat sauce noodles." Lin Qing He replied.

"Meat sauce noodles?" Da Wa's eyes lit up.

"It's not something rare. Do you need to react like that?" Lin Qing He remarked in disdain.

"Mother, why are you in such a good mood?" Da Wa said with laughter.

Lin Qing He glanced at him: "How do you know that I'm in a good mood?"

"It's written on your face." Da Wa grinned: "If you don't believe me, ask my father, see if that's the case."

"No need to ask. My mood is indeed good." Lin Qing He said and then continued to make the dough.

Soon, Er Wa and San Wa also returned from the old Zhou's house. What the two brothers currently like the most was going over to their grandparents to see little Su Cheng.

Of course, this was also because it was more lively with more children in the old Zhou family.

"Mother, I just told Brother Xia, I will leave a mouthful of tomorrow's milk and give him a taste," San Wa brought up.

The Brother Xia he mentioned was Zhou Xia, Second Brother and Third Sister-in-law's son.

Even though Lin Qing He and Second Sister-in-law's relationship was like fire and water, she had no problem with the children.

"You can use your own share. You can share it with anyone. Even if you don't drink it, I have no problem." Lin Qing He said.

"I want to drink." San Wa said.

"He likes to brag. He went over there to brag and that kid began to drool. He wants to drink it too." Er Wa explained.

"I promised him this time. Next time, I won't give him a drink." San Wa said.

"Okay, it's just a little milk. We're having meat sauce noodles at noon." Lin Qing He dismissively responded.

Both brothers' eyes lit up.

"All of you enter the room. It's very cold outside." Lin Qing He sent them away.

The two brothers went to their room. Zhou Qing Bai came over and burn the fire for her. Lin Qing He glanced at the big man sitting in front of the stove. She raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Old Second Lin is afraid of you."

Zhou Qing Bai directed a confused stare at her.

In a good spirit, she recounted how she beat Second Sister-in-law Lin, "Old Second Lin dared to take action against me, but I pulled you out. If he dares to touch me, I will let you go and break his dog legs."

Zhou Qing Bai grinned.

But if Old Second Lin really dared to touch his wife, then he would definitely not let him have it easy. In one go, he could beat the sh*t out of him, so that he would detour when he saw his wife in the future.

Lin Qing He didn't bring up the rest. There was no need to say, as it was all over anyway. For a short while, old Lin family won't be willing to see her, this cursed star.

The meat sauce noodles at lunch were naturally very delicious.

Zhou Qing Bai liked to eat spicy food. He mixed in a lot of chili, making this man gain a lot of sweat on his forehead. But it was undeniable that this man was extremely satisfied with the meal.

Not to mention him, Father Zhou also liked to eat spicy food. Da Wa too. They were all very addicted to it.

Er Wa and San Wa were still too young, so she only gave them a bit to taste. Both brothers found it too spicy. When seeing Zhou Qing Bai, the father, eating it like rice and scooped a large spoonful on top, the brothers' eyes looked at their father with obvious admiration.

This lunch was heavier in taste, so dinner had to be lighter.

White mantou was eaten with big bone and turnip soup.

Also a scrambled egg and nothing else.

At this time, the turnips were very sweet. Got to say, soup boiled with big bones tasted really great.

Despite the oily bone-turnip soup accompanied by mantou and scrambled eggs being simple, the nutrition wasn't bad.

At least Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were satisfied with the food.

At the same time, they finally had a thorough understanding, why their youngest son can't get thin at all.

With Fourth's wife, who cook creatively, holding the fort at home, how bad can it get?

In a blink of an eye, it had entered December. The twelfth lunar month of, December was really freezing.

The snow was pretty heavy.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were extremely thankful. This year, it was thanks to Fourth's wife, who gave them such a big quilt. It was extremely warm.

Although there was a kang, the kang will be cold in the middle of the night. It all depended on the quilt to keep warm. If the quilt wasn't warm enough, they will definitely wake from the chill.

Little Su Cheng was placed in Third Sister-in-law's room to sleep with Third Sister-in-law.

Because it was too cold to carry over and back now, so he put over there.

Third Sister-in-law didn't mind. It was just one more child. Not a big problem.

Of course, the reason why she can be so broad was because Su Da Lin knew how to act.

Don't look at him stammering and being unable to speak clearly, there weren't short of pork, chicken, fish, and eggs being brought back by him from the city.

In one week, he would bring back a basket of eggs, one piece of fatty meat, and a few fish. And one chicken in one month.

With this kind of treatment, how could Third Sister-in-law not treat little Su Cheng well? After all, little Su Cheng only requires her to breastfeed him.

He also slept with her at night. During the day, her mother-in-law was in charge of him, there was no need for her.

How easy was this?

No wonder Second Sister-in-law from next door spoke with jealousy. The sourness could float out and reach the next village.

But being jealous was useless. Zhou Xiao Mei had a bad relationship with her. If there was really no one to help, without any choice, she would ask her to help.

However, with Third Sister-in-law as an option, Zhou Xiao Mei would definitely not let Second Sister-in-law, who was petty, to breastfeed her son.

Zhou Xiao Mei's requirements for the quality of her son's rations were also very high!

Chapter 142: Mother said a bad word

During the Laba Festival, Lin Qing He got up early in the morning and cooked a big pot of fragrant Laba congee.

Although it was only slightly sweet, the Laba congee made by Lin Qing He had a unique taste, very delicious.

In the previous year, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't come over here, so they just sent some scoop over and each person got two bowls at most.

However, due to the lack of oil content, this era's people's appetite for each meal was really big. Despite the old couple's age, they can be compared to fifteen and sixteen-and-a-half years old when they have the intent to.

So how can two bowls be enough? At most, they'll be half full.

But this year was different. The old couple came here to eat three meals a day, so they naturally open up their stomach when having Laba congee.

"Last night, the snow was heavy. Father, Mother, did you sleep warmly?" Lin Qing He asked while drinking Laba congee.

Last night, Da Wa and Er Wa were both called by Lin Qing He to sleep in their room. The whole family on one Kang and slept very soundly.

Despite Da Wa and Er Wa being big boys, they were still delighted to come over to this side to sleep.

"Warm. That big quilt is soft and warm." Mother Zhou said with a smile.

Father Zhou also nodded.

Not only was the quilt warm, but also the new sweater knitted by his wife was very cozy.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything and had them drink more Laba congee.

Da Wa, the young lad asked: "Mother, will our family make bacon this year?"

"What? You still remember?" Lin Qing He looked at him in surprise.

She didn't make bacon last year, she did it the year before.

"I remember too." Er Wa took over.

San Wa asked, "What is bacon? Is it delicious?" He was still young at that time, so he must have not remembered.

"It's delicious. Steamed and fried pickles, there's no better meat than this." Da Wa said.

"Mother, I haven't eaten it yet!" San Wa immediately turned to his mother.

"What haven't eaten it before? You don't know how much you have eaten. It's just that you have eaten and didn't remember it." Lin Qing He replied.

"Then grandfather and grandmother must have never eaten it." San Wa said.

Father Zhou was silent. When he used to work for the landlord, the chef saw that he was young and given him a piece of bacon. Even til now, the old man still remembered that taste. He can really swallow his tongue.

Mother Zhou didn't know of it either, because Lin Qing He didn't make much, so she didn't send it over.

Then there was worry about being called extravagance and wasteful, so Lin Qing He didn't give it.

"Just say it if you want to eat it. Don't get your grandparents involved." Lin Qing He replied.

"Mother, make it. Make it" San Wa saw the tough way didn't work and started the soft method.

"I'll ask if there is any meat later. If there is, there will be bacon during the New Year. If not, we can only wait for our pork." Lin Qing He stated.

This year, the two pigs in her family have not been killed yet. They will be slaughtered around the middle of lunar December. There was still time to make bacon at that time.

After eating Laba congee, Lin Qing He headed out on the bike.

Zhou Qing Bai was going to tag along. Lin Qing He didn't let him. It wasn't a big deal. What's more, it could be warmer when cycling a bicycle in this weather. When sitting, it would be freezing to death.

As for her wanting to buy meat to make bacon, Mother Zhou didn't say anything now.

What's more, she was so old and still didn't know what bacon tastes like.

Lin Qing He came over to Sister Mei and talked about the need for loin. This time a lot was requested, so Lin Qing He gave Sister Mei three food coupons from their area.

One food coupon was four jins worth, and three were twelve jins.

"I can't assure you about the quantity, but you can come over at this time tomorrow." Sister Mei said.

With these three food coupons, Sister Mei can get on moving.

Moreover, Lin Qing He's price for meat gave Sister Mei a profit margin, so Sister Mei would naturally do it.

It wasn't that Lin Qing He doesn't have a meat coupon, on the contrary, she did.

However, there was no need to give the meat coupon to Sister Mei. With this meat coupon, she can go to a meat stall to use when Sister Mei have no meat and her family have the need to.

One thing she disliked was that she had to wait in line to buy at the meat stall, and at the end of the day, it was just 100g or so of meat.

Therefore, Lin Qing He would generally not buy them at meat stalls. These meat tickets were almost like solid currency. She can exchange them for money whenever she goes to the city.

After coming out of Sister Mei's place, Lin Qing He cycled home.

Halfway back, she encountered an old lady carrying a basket of eggs and was heading to the commune. She must be selling eggs.

"Ma'am, want to exchange the eggs?" Lin Qing He said casually.

"I'm going to exchange for some brown sugar." The old lady looked at her and said.

"What a coincidence. I just bought some brown sugar here. Maybe it's the last one from the supply and demand cooperative. Auntie, do you want to exchange it with me? I'm not in a hurry to use it. I can give it to you first." Lin Qing He smiled.

She now had a habit to bring a basket with her when she goes out. She scooped out a pack of brown sugar after taking the basket out.

This brown sugar bag was opened before. Lin Qing He bought it in the city and kept it as a spare, thinking that it might be used someday?

Sure enough, this came in handy.

Naturally, the brown sugar was from Lin Qing He's space. At the start, Lin Qing He had brought 20 jins and now there were only four or five jins left. What was taken out was about one jin.

Still, having this jin of brown sugar was pretty good. At this time, brown sugar was really rare.

Especially when the old lady's daughter-in-law gave birth last night and must eat brown sugar to supplement!

However, the old lady was obviously was at the losing end for exchanging a basket of eggs for this jin of brown sugar. Lin Qing He didn’t stoop so low that she'll take advantage of the little old lady, so she divided out two-thirds of the eggs and returned the remaining one-third to this old lady.

"Ma'am, like this, it's a fair exchange, right?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Right, it's fair." The old lady was very reluctant at first, but when seeing Lin Qing He returning almost a pound, she nodded with a grin.

Lin Qing He nodded and cycled home.

One jin of brown sugar can be exchanged for almost three jins of eggs. Naturally, Lin Qing He didn't suffer a loss.

The consumption of eggs at home was now really big. Especially since there weren't many eggs left in her space. It was about to be completely consumed after this winter.

Wait until next year's spring, she'll enter the city and stock up well.

Three jins of eggs that were taken home became five jins. If Mother Zhou was there, she might ask.

But only Zhou Qing Bai and her three sons were left and they didn't have the interest to ask.

She had the final say in everything in the family. She made the decisions, so what was there to ask.

"Mother, can you make bacon?" San Wa was concerned about this.

"Unconscionable brat. Your mother, I went out on in this freezing weather and I don't see you caring about me on my return. You only think about your bacon. Well, you can eat ass." Lin Qing He responded.

Not only did San Wa, the young lad not get angry, but also grinned: "Mother, you said a bad word."

"Father and son are debt collectors." Lin Qing He patted his bum once. She rolled her eyes at the innocent Zhou Qing Bai and went into the room to store away the eggs.

Chapter 143: Gotten fat

Zhou Qing Bai was indeed slightly innocent.

He said he wanted to go out with her, but she refused, and when she came back, she said that they, father and son had no conscience.

Ugh, all in all, it was her logic.

However, his wife must take care of the whole family, which really made her tired.

So Zhou Qing Bai compensated her on the kang at night. While the boys were asleep next to them, Lin Qing He had to endure like hell, not daring to call out.

Although Lin Qing He would complain occasionally, she was truly satisfied with her life.

Whether it was on or off the kang, cough cough, her man took good care of her.

The next day she asked Zhou Qing Bai to get pork.

Sister Mei got seven jins of pork belly at her side.

Seven jins of pork belly was naturally quite a lot, but when one jin (500g) of fresh meat was made into bacon, it was only about 300g at most.

Seven jins of fresh meat had shrunk by half, but Lin Qing He didn't care.

When the fresh meat was brought back, she began to marinate it. When it was marinated, it was hung in the backyard to dry. It'll be ready to eat in ten days.

"Mother, once the meat gets distributed, you can make more then," San Wa said.

"Just have some to satisfy the craving. You still want to plan to have your fill. Also, fresh meat is also very tasty." Lin Qing He responded.

In fact, she found it too troublesome and didn't want to do it. Still, there was no need to say how good the meat gets when it was under her hands.

On the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the team will kill pigs and divide meat.

The two pigs of Zhou Qing Bai's family were driven out, which also caused a lot of sensation. Afraid they would be at least two hundred jins!

Big rotund pig! A lump of veritable fatty meat!

Not to mention the fact that it can be exchanged for a lot of work points, but also when dividing the meat, they were given priority to choose the best meat.

Naturally, Lin Qing He wouldn't be shy. She brought Zhou Qing Bai and her three sons. Father Zhou stayed at home to watch Su Cheng, while Mother Zhou tagged along.

A large intestine, a pork liver, a pork stomach, ribs and big bones.

When adding these things up, it wasn't worth much and in current people's minds, they were all relatively inferior things.

Meat was divided into one, two, and third classes. The above items were third-class things.

Lin Qing He requested for these things first and then got a pig head. Then it was the fatty meat and pork belly, as well as lean meat, these first-class and second-class meat.

Zhou Qing Bai's were pooled together with Father Zhou's, so the quantity was naturally quite bountiful.

The whole family carried these things back home and caused everyone's eyes to drool again.

Especially when they heard Er Wa requesting a dish: "Mother, can we eat braised pork head tonight?"

Braised pork head meat ah.

Everyone couldn't help but smash their lips. That taste can really make people swallow their tongues.

But they got no time. They were all anxious to queue up to divide the meat.

Second Sister-in-law was allocated a few jins. Her face remained grim when she returned home. In the past two or three years, she was able to return with a stomach full of anger every time there was a meat distribution.

Second Brother became experienced. When he saw her come back like this, he didn't say anything.

Second Sister-in-law started to chop and cut the meat in a sullen manner. From that appearance, who knows whose meat was being chopped.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law were all smiles and began to prepare tonight's wonderful dish.

Lin Qing He was also occupied. She left the pig stomach and pig intestines to Zhou Qing Bai to clean up. With him, Mother Zhou wasn't needed.

There was also the pig's head. Zhou Qing Bai must come over and split it.

These kept Zhou Qing Bai busy, while Lin Qing He cut the fat first and then extract the oil.

Five jins of pork fat boiled out two cans of lard. Mother Zhou was very happy with the result: "This pig can really produce oil."

Lin Qing He put aside the can of lard, sprinkled a little salt powder on the oil residue, and stir-fried it. It tasted especially great, at least the boys found it extremely tasty.

But Lin Qing He didn't give too much food, just some to satisfy the craving.

Because the meat was about to be divided these days, Lin Qing He only went to Sister Mei to collect the meat. She didn't save some for themselves to eat, so naturally, they were feeling gluttonous.

Since they were gluttonous, it went without saying that they'll have a feast tonight.

Braised pork head, stir fry pork large intestines with pickled veg, pork liver with green onions, and of course a bone radish soup.

It was eaten with cornmeal mantou. The whole family felt content after having it.

Not a crumb was left.

Especially the braised pork head meat. Lin Qing He scooped out half a bowl of chili sauce. Although it was spicy, the braised pork head meat was dipped in the chili sauce was especially satisfying.

If one didn’t want to eat spicy food, they didn’t need to dip it. If they do, then it was fine.

Stuff like pig liver and pig intestines couldn't last long in cold weather, so they were all cooked and eaten.

There was still a lot of pork head meat and Lin Qing He had it all cut out. There were still three-quarters left. The plate they ate tonight was only one-fourth of it, but it was still very satisfying.

Because of the freezing weather, it was fine to set aside things like pork belly and pork ribs.

Early the next morning, the pig stomach was sorted out by Lin Qing He.

She didn't make pig stomach soup this time, instead, she made a solid dish, braised pork stomach. She also started to chop meat with Zhou Qing Bai to make meatballs.

In short, after the meat was divided this time, the food at home was really needless to say.

There was no room to eat the few pieces of bacon in the backyard. With so much, the bacon can continue to be aired. What was there to rush?

Zhou Xiao Mei came back with Su Da Lin on the 25th.

"Father and Mother, why do you two seem to be a lot fatter?" Zhou Xiao Mei said in surprise when she saw her parents.

"Grandfather and Grandmother have a very good appetite. They eat a lot in every meal. Now they don't have to work, they certainly become fat." San Wa was still young and replied after hearing this.

"I heard from Da Lin, you are eating with my fourth sister-in-law now, Father, Mother?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

As for Su Da Lin, he was hugging his son without any intention to let go.

"Yes, we are eating with your fourth sister-in-law," Mother Zhou responded.

"It's no wonder." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded: "Can't praise Fourth Sister-in-law's cooking enough."

"Da Lin, it's good that you can come back with Xiao Mei. Why bring so many things back?" Mother Zhou remarked.

This time he brought a lot back, a chicken, several jins of meat, and a bag of rice. There was also a net bag of frozen fish and a half basket of eggs.

Others included milk powder for little Su Cheng, white rabbit candies for his nephews and nieces. Altogether, he did bring a lot of things back.

"It's... It's necessary." Su Da Lin grinned.

This man was so over the moon holding his son, he can't tell where North was anymore.

"This year we have come to live until the seventh day of the Lunar New Year, so we have to bring more." Zhou Xiao Mei explained.

"Send all these things to your fourth sister-in-law. At that time, we'll eat together at your fourth sister-in-law's," said Zhou Mu.

"This...won't it... be too troublesome for Four... Fourth Sister-in-law?" Su Da Lin said.

"It's really not a trivial matter to cook for so many people. I'll go over and ask fourth sister-in-law first." Zhou Xiao Mei grabbed some candies prepared for Da Wa and his brothers, and then turned to San Wa again: "San Wa, do you want to go with your aunt?"

Chapter 144: Last day of '71

"Aunt, it's fine with just you going." San Wa said.

Even though his aunt took the candy to give to his family, the candy wasn' something rare to him. His home had it as well. Last time his mother bought two packs back, and there was one pack left.

Zhou Xiao Mei went over with the candies.

"Sure, you just need to cook together with me." Lin Qing He said.

She still had a good impression of Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin, so she didn't mind.

"Alright, I will bring the things over." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.

"Bring these candies to Da Ni and the others. Sometimes when Mother gets too busy, they will also help babysit." Lin Qing He had her take the candies back.

"There are still two packs over there," Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

Hearing this, Lin Qing He knew that Second Sister-in-law didn't get a share and smiled: "Open it up, share it between your nephews and nieces, and make them happy too."

"All right." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

When she came over to the old Zhou's house, she opened the two hundred milk candy pack and distributed between all her nephews and nieces.

She left two fish and two jins of pork for Third Sister-in-law. The rest was brought over to Lin Qing He by Zhou Xiao Mei.

Lin Qing He didn't act reserved The breadwinner at home was Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin came over to live for a while, so they must bring their own rations.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, Da Lin came over a while ago and said that you were out with my fourth brother. Where did you two go?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Wandered around outside. We came back within a couple of days." Lin Qing He answered and did not say more on this topic. She continued: "Little Su Cheng isn't too little anymore, it's about to be weaned?"

"I bought a bag of milk powder back. I don't know if he'll get used to it?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.

She intended to wean her son this year. He wasn't small now, he can eat rice congee.

"He is. Your son has a very good appetite. Last time he saw San Wa drinking it. He wanted to drink, so San Wa fed him. Initially, I didn't know, fearing that he wouldn't be able to adapt and have diarrhea." Lin Qing He responded.

Children's milk powder can't be fed casually, but fortunately, little Su Cheng was very sturdy and nothing happened when drinking it.

"Later, I got Mother to make a little for him to drink from time to time. No problem at all." Lin Qing He said.

"Must have cost Fourth Sister-in-law a lot." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered with slight embarrassment.

She knew that her fourth sister-in-law must have bought it for her boys to drink, but never expect her son to have a share.

"It's nothing." Lin Qing He didn't mind.

Gotta say that this embodied value was surprisingly revealed on this point.

If it was a local, a bag of milk powder for three yuan was really expensive. Even if it was their son, they still might not be willing to buy it, let alone giving it to other people's children.

But Lin Qing He wasn't this era native. Even if she tried to integrate into this era, she still thinks it's too cheap to buy a bag of pure natural and pollution-free milk powder from here for three yuan.

So she didn't think of anything.

In Zhou Xiao Mei's view, it was her fourth sister-in-law who treated her son as her own.

Her monthly salary was only eighteen yuan, which was a little bit more than the previous one. Asking her to spend money to buy such a bag of milk powder for her son to drink, she was actually a little reluctant.

In contrast, her fourth sister-in-law was much more generous.

"Next year we will have fresh milk for sale here. At that time, I plan to order two bottles a day for my boys. Would you like to order some too?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It's a lot of money for a bottle?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"One dime per bottle, not expensive. If it weren’t for worrying that Mother would say that I’m a prodigal, I would like to order a few bottles a day, so everyone would have one bottle per person. However, according to little Su Cheng's intake, one bottle a day is enough. You can order it once a day, and it’s not much more expensive than your milk powder." Lin Qing He said.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, why do you look so highly on this milk?" Zhou Xiao Mei said embarrassedly.

She just bought this bag of milk powder to allow her son to transition. After drinking it, there's no more. Not only did the milk powder costs money, but it also was not easy to buy.

As for this milk, it was not cheap.

"You don't plan to let little Su Cheng continue to drink?" Lin Qing He understood what she meant, and said: "The boys have grown so big and I still let them continue to drink."

"Is it that good?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"We don't have any nutritious things here. Milk is one of them. Letting the kids drink more, they won't fare so badly." Lin Qing He persuaded, "But if you don't want to, then it's okay. Ask your Mother to feed the congee then. But it lacks nutrition. He is so small, so I suggest you order it for him for two or three years. It won’t spend much. You can ask your husband."

Zhou Xiao Mei asked Su Da Lin. As expected, Su Da Lin had no objection. A bottle of milk only cost a dime, and only three point three yuan a month. His monthly salary was thirty-five yuan, which was one yuan increase from before. He can let his son drink milk.

"Fourth... Sister-in-law, help me order, I...I will... bring the money... over every month." Su Da Lin said.

"Okay." Lin Qing He nodded and turned to Zhou Xiao Mei: "Don't let your children lose at the starting line, understood? Your awareness is still a little bit worse than Brother-in-law."

Zhou Xiao Mei said, "I thought it was useless."

"You will know if it's useful in the future." Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin came over to their place for meals. Naturally, it was a lot more lively at home. As for the dishes, Lin Qing He stuck to her plan.

As for the chicken that Su Da Lin brought over, save it until the Chinese New Year before slaughtering it and braising it.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, did you make this chili sauce yourself?" Zhou Xiao Mei had endless praise after tasting it.

"I made a few jars, only finished one jar. The rest is there. If you like, you bring one jar on your return with Brother-in-law." Lin Qing He said.

"Then I won't be polite with Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.

In this blink of an eye, it was the 30th, New Year's Eve, the last day of 1971.

Last year, they ate together, but not this year.

Each family can eat their own.

"Not eating together?" Second Brother felt it was a pity.

Fourth's wife would bring a few solid dishes every year, and they were delicious.

"What's the matter? Did I let you go hungry or did I starve you?" Second Sister-in-law criticized when seeing him like this.

"It's New Year's Eve, please stop. Don't quarrel with me." Second Brother stated.

Except for the slight friction in Second Branch, First Branch and Third Branch have no objection.

It was actually great for everyone to eat by themselves.

However, Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law both brought a bowl of food. There was a lot of meat in it. It was for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Although they didn't eat together, it was considered as their thoughts.

Lin Qing He even gave them a bowl of meatballs back. It was also a gift in return.

As for Second Sister-in-law's side, she didn't bring any then forget it.

Chapter 145: Bring glory to one's ancestors

This year's New Year's Eve dinner at home was undoubtedly a hearty meal.

A large plate of fried chicken which was the one that Su Da Lin brought over. This fried chicken was also very flavorful when eaten like this, but if you add the chili sauce made by Lin Qing He, the taste became another notch better.

Again, the spiciness was a bit spicy, but it tasted good!

There were also several other dishes, all of which were solid dishes. All of them were extremely scrumptious. The bacon, which they didn't get the chance to have, was also on the table.

Meigan cai and Bacon, the taste needn't be said.

"No matter whether Father and Mother have grown a lot of meat since they came here to eat, your cooking is still superb, Fourth Sister-in-law!" Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed.

Lin Qing He said: "We don't have seafood here. If there is seafood, then I will let you see what cooking is."

It was more inland here, so there was very little seafood. At most was just some shallow water fish and shrimp.

"You should go to the coast for seafood, we don't have any here." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"You know how to?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife.

"Of course I can, have you encounter any?" Lin Qing He asked him.

"Last time, my comrade told me to bring those crabs back, but I didn't take them." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"Then why didn't you ask me?" Lin Qing He couldn't help asking.

"I don't know you can cook it." Zhou Qing Bai responded. He didn't know much about seafood, and the thing was all shells, what meat can it have?

"Can't recognize the good stuff!" Lin Qing He glared at him.

"I'll go over and ask next time." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"When you go next time, don't go there empty-handed. Give your comrade a jar of chili sauce. It's not worth much money, but the taste is still good." Lin Qing He said hurriedly.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Lin Qing He urged Su Da Lin, Zhou Xiao Mei, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to eat.

The whole family felt fulfilled with this New Year's Eve dinner. Then Da Wa and Er Wa were sent to do the dishes.

Lin Qing He had no consciousness about slaving children.

After the new year, Da Wa will be eight years old, but because Lin Qing He had taken care of his nutrition as much as possible, he was a head taller than his peers.

In addition, his eyes displayed mischievousness when they spun around. If he went out and said he was ten years old, no one will disbelieve it.

Er Wa was also six years old after the new year. This little dog head tactician was now more and more adept at mind games.

He straightforwardly turned to Su Da Lin: "Uncle, come and help us."

"Alright." Su Da Lin answered with a smile.

"You two do it by yourself," Lin Qing He stated.

"It's...fine." Su Da Lin said smilingly.

"Let him do it, he does it at home too," Zhou Xiao Mei said.

After saying this, she received a glare from Mother Zhou.

With a good temper, Su Da Lin went to clean the dishes with the two boys.

Of course, the dishwashing water was hot water, so they don't freeze hands at all. After Da Wa and Er Wa have finished washing, Lin Qing He applied vanishing cream on them to prevent freezing.

She had also cooked a little white fungus and red date soup for the family. After chatting until around nine o'clock, everyone drank the white fungus and red date soup and went back to sleep.

On the way back to the old Zhou's house, Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't help but bemoan with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou: "Fourth Sister-in-law is really filial to both of you and not begrudge about it."

It's been a few days since she came back, and the food at her fourth sister-in-law's side was simply excellent and delicious!

"Fourth's wife is very filial." Mother Zhou nodded.

Father Zhou didn't say anything. This old man never said it, but he knew it in his heart.

Since they began eating with Fourth's family, Father Zhou realized that he could live a few more years. He originally thought he could only live to be 70 years old at most.

And even if he was seventy years old, it was still a very grand old age.

But now Father Zhou felt that he might live to seventy-five? It was really great to eat food with his son's family now. He can't help but want to live a few more years and enjoy more happiness.

Now that Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were back, little Su Cheng naturally slept with them.

Probably because father and son connection, little Su Cheng likes Su Da Lin very much. It had only been a few days, he didn't stick to anyone other than Su DaLin.

Su Da Lin wouldn't want it any other way.

Father Zhou laid in the warm blanket, and announced to Mother Zhou: "I plan to get only eight work points next year."

Mother Zhou said as soon as she heard it, "I had long told you to earn eight points and you had wanted to be cocky."

The old man wasn't young now, how could he act like when he was young? The body must be overstrained.

"Why did you figure it out now?" Mother Zhou asked. She had persuaded him before, but it had no effect. She never expected that the old man thought it through by himself now?

"I want to live a few more years," Father Zhou muttered.

Mother Zhou couldn't hold back, she laughed.

But this got to be the honest truth. Fourth's wife was too good at cooking. If one eats with her, they will definitely want to live a few more years.

"Earning eight points is enough for us old couple to feed ourselves. Next year, my grandson (little Su Cheng) will be older. At that time, I can also gather to pigweed in exchange for work points. I will keep the money that Xiao Mei gave for when Da Wa and his brothers marry. The brothers are like their parents, they all are handsome, so they shouldn't need to spend much money in the future." Mother Zhou rambled.

"I estimate, Da Wa won't need money from us to study in the future," said Father Zhou.

"Why say that? Don't need us to give money? Fourth's wife doesn't have much money." Mother Zhou uttered.

"Da Wa told me that when he grows up he plans to get admitted to the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University." Father Zhou replied.

Mother Zhou widened her eyes and exclaimed, "Can he get admitted? None of our old Zhou Family are studious."

These words were really heart-piercing.

But it was also the truth.

For dozens of generations, old Zhou family were bumpkins. Not a scholar appeared, none at all. So they really didn't have the inheritance of being able to read.

"I guess Da Wa will have a chance at that time. You didn't see how beautiful the words were written by Da Wa. And he can recite all the texts. He gets 100 points in every school exam." Father Zhou stated.

"How do you know?" Mother Zhou asked blankly.

"Wasn't Da Wa called by his mother to recite the text in the evening? I asked casually and then told Er Wa to bring his test papers and homework over to show me. You don't know how surprised I was." Father Zhou had attended a few days of literacy classes. He felt that the words in teaching material weren't as good as those written by Da Wa.

Mother Zhou was too surprised: "I haven't heard about it from Fourth's?"

"He's still small, so it's not a certain matter. What is there to say?" Father Zhou responded.

"Then can Da Wa really be admitted to Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University? If he becomes a college student, the leaders of the county will have to come to visit. And also bring glory to our ancestors!" Mother Zhou couldn't resist getting excited.

Bring glory to one's ancestors.

Father Zhou couldn't help but smacked his lips. If it was the old society, wouldn't this college student be the equivalent to an advanced scholar?

It really was bringing glory to their ancestors!

Just don't know, if he, the old man, can see that day.

If the old Zhou family really be able to produce a college student, he would even be willing to meet his ancestors in advance.

Chapter 146: Support moving home

Because this matter makes one so excited, the old couple talked for more than an hour before going to bed.

And if Da Wa can really get into college in the future, does he even need them old couple to help out on his marriage?

There was no need.

If he becomes a university student, what kind of spouse he wants in the future will be up to Da Wa to choose.

Then the old couple emotionally murmured again how Fourth's wife have a fortunate life.

She didn't save a penny, but her son was really capable. In the future, they didn't need her to marry a wife in the future. They might be able to get a wife by themselves.

Lin Qing He was completely clueless about the old couple's feelings. At this moment, she was occupied with Zhou Qing Bai.

The couple was already a couple for a long time now, but they were still very excited.

When it was over, Lin Qing He felt physically and mentally well and said, "Should I tell Mother about the pork business?"

Her mother-in-law didn't know anything. She could leave it if they didn't eat together, but in the future the old couple will still come here to eat. At that time, they will find something is fishy sooner or later.

"No need. If my mother asks, you can just bring up my retirement fund." Zhou Qing Bai hugged her and replied.

Lin Qing He found that plausible: "Okay."

Better to not let the old couple know, for fear that they can't bear it.

But if they knew that their son had three thousand yuan as his retirement fund, their chin would have to drop out from shock.

So saying three thousand yuan as a retirement fund wasn't possible. At most half of it.

She set the story straight with Zhou Qing Bai to avoid each saying something different. Then Lin Qing He wanted to drowse off.

"Go again?" Zhou Qing Bai invited.

Lin Qing He pushed him with amusement: "Take it easy. Don't think because you're free in winter, you can mess around."

This man really had too much energy to use it.

Generally, men of this age, shouldn't their abilities in this area declining?

But he kept on marching on, not diminishing at all.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned and slept as he embraced her.

The next day was New Year's Day.

Third Brother Lin came over.

His wife didn't as she was pregnant.

Lin Qing He enquired about the aftermath of the last incident. Until now, she didn't even inquire about the old Lin family.

"The relationship between Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law is almost the same as the enemy now." Third Brother Lin replied in helpless tone.

Last time, Lin Qing He insisted on requesting the military coat back from Second Sister-in-law Lin Er's grasp. However, after being used by Old Second Lin for so long, how could Lin Qing He use it? She wasn't driven crazy from poverty.

She simply redirected it to Eldest Sister-in-law Lin, and even sow discord between them.

Eldest Sister-in-law Lin certainly understood what she intended to do, but so what if she knew. She can't possibly return the coat back to the second branch?

This was given to her by Lin Qing He. If the second branch wants it, they should go look for Lin Qing He for one.

But Second Brother Lin and Second Second Lin also realized that Lin Qing He was really different now, so how could they possibly come to provoke her again?

Especially Second Sister-in-law Lin. Why did she have to provoke this sister-in-law and lure her back? She regretted it with all her soul.

But needless to say, the coat must be returned, especially since it fell into the hands of Eldest Sister-in-law Lin.

Eldest Sister-in-law Lin won't budge.

So the two families quarreled. Even Eldest Brother Lin and Second Brother Lin got into a tussle. Eldest Sister-in-law Lin and Second Sister-in-law Lin almost tore each other's faces.

It was Father Lin and Mother Lin who put a stop to it and it was only temporarily.

But this fight undoubtedly deepened the hatred between the two families and completely brought it to surface.

It was already brought to the surface, so do Eldest Sister-in-law Lin still need to give back the military coat? Don't even think about it.

However, Second Sister-in-law Lin whole-heartedly wanted to get back the coat.

So currently, it was quite tense in the old Lin family.

Lin Qing He was quite elated when she heard it and remarked with a grin: "When are you two moving out? If you keep living with them, you will be annoyed to death."

"Moving out? How to move out?" Third Brother Lin was taken aback for a moment, then smiled bitterly.

How could he not want to move out, but was it so easy to move out? He had nothing. He had to apply for the location. Although he had written an application, the result still hadn't been passed down.

How much does it cost to build a house by himself? They were short of so many things!

Especially the pot. Currently old Lin Family was sharing one pot.

Let alone old Lin's side, even old Zhou's side also shared a pot, no?

And it wasn't as good as Lin Qing He's side. A stove and a double-eared pot. A total of two. It can be said to be a luxury.

When Third Brother Lin prepared to head back, Lin Qing He gave him a piece of bacon. She had four pieces of bacon in total.

She instructed Third Brother Lin the best way to cook it and then sent him back with no room for refusal.

"If one moves out and build another house, how much will it cost according to the current market?" Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai replied: "If it's a small one, it can take a hundred yuans."

"A tiny one is enough. Better to move out first. It's terrible to keep on living with that family," Lin Qing He said.

She had seen Mother Lin and Father Lin, as well as the eldest two in front. All of them were of the same virtue and passed down in the same vein.

In fact, the original owner wasn't much better. Third Brother Lin was the only one good sprout that old Lin Family produce.

"I don't need your retirement fund. I have my own money, which I can lend to him." Lin Qing He stated.

Zhou Qing Bai frowned and looked at her without speaking. Lin Qing He knew immediately that he was upset.

Lin Qing He astutely plucked a kiss on him.

"Aiya, Father, Mother, it's broad daylight, can you not do this? I'm still a child!" Er Wa witnessed this scene when he just walked in and immediately said while he peeked between his fingers.

"Stinky boy, don't you know when you enter the door, you got to give a warning?" Lin Qing He told him off with a slight embarrassment.

"I came in to ask Mother if you want to eat roasted sweet potatoes. I didn't know you were playing the kissing game." Er Wa ran out as he explained.

Then Da Wa and San Wa knew about and their parents were hiding in the room to play the kissing game.

Lin Qing He: "..."

The corner of Zhou Qing Bai's lip also raised slightly.

"If he wants to move out, the house is one factor. There's also the pot, an important item that's not easy to get a hand on." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Do you have a way to get one back? We'll keep the new one for our own use and just give our old pot to my brother." Lin Qing He asked.

"I'll look into it next year." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

At this time, a pot was really scarce, so Zhou Qing Bai didn't know if he can get it.

"I still have a lot of industrial coupons here. If you want to use them then, just tell me." Lin Qing He nodded.

On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He took their three sons to the county city.

The door of the house was locked. They had mentioned it on the first night of the Lunar New Year. They provided the food and dishes, so Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, Zhou Xiao Mei, and Su Da Lin can cook and eat at the old Zhou's house.

Because the second day of the Lunar New Year was the day when the son-in-law as well as the two married sisters come home. With so many people, the hands can get muddled, so it's better that they don't come over and just go and entertain at the old Zhou's house.

Their family went to the county town to enjoy themselves.

Chapter 147: I might even pass too

Only once a year, their parents will bring them, three brothers, to have fun in the city.

Taking family pictures, watch movies, dine out, and eat snacks.

They can have fun for the whole day.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa were all very ecstatic and not tired at all.

Taking family pictures was an old norm and there were many pictures in the family now, all of which were collected by Lin Qing He.

The boys would request them from her to see sometimes.

The family played for a day. When they return, Da Wa and Er Wa were okay. Only San Wa fell asleep directly in his father's arms.

On the ride back, Da Wa sat behind Lin Qing He and San Wa was in Lin Qing He's arms.

As for Er Wa, he went on to the bike handle in front.

When they reached home, the kid, San Wa became energetic.

Because Lin Qing He was tired after playing for a day today, they casually ate something in the evening and the family went to bed early after washing up.

"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law have a sense of tradition." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked emotionally.

"Let's... also... do it this year?" Su Da Lin asked.

"Then let's go tomorrow?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Ok." Su Da Lin grinned.

The couple took their son to the city the next day. Must say, a family outing was quite enjoyable.

Initially Lin Qing He didn't know until Mother Zhou mentioned it.

"Father, Mother, when are you going to take a picture?" Lin Qing He asked casually while eating.

"Your father and I are both at this age, no need to take pictures." Although Mother Zhou was moved, she still wanted to save money and shook her head.

"It doesn't cost much to take two pictures." Lin Qing He said.

"Still not necessary." Mother Zhou maintained.

Lin Qinghe didn't say anything, but said to Zhou Qing Bai in private: "I think Dad really wants to take pictures."

On the 30th (of Dec) Da Wa asked the photos from her. Father Zhou couldn't put it down after seeing it. He was a little moved when she mentioned it just now.

Not to mention being told by Mother Zhou, he had no response.

"Then I will take Father to the photographer when I have time?" Zhou Qing Bai answered after hearing this.

"If you want to bring, just bring them together with you. Let's talk about it when there is a tractor passing by." Lin Qinghe said.

The elderly wanted to take a picture, it wasn't a big problem.

But it had to be pointed out that taking pictures at this time was indeed very luxurious.

Most people won't spend the money on this, and their lifestyle was very pleasantly surprised.

The calendar soon arrived on the seventh day of New Year and tomorrow, on the eighth, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei will go back to work. They both started quite early.

So they went back today.

Little Su Cheng got acquainted with his parents, knowing that they were going to leave, he was so reluctant. He held onto Su Da Lin and refused to let him go. This had Su Da Lin feeling touched. The grown man's eyes were red.

But in the end, they still had to leave.

Little Su Cheng had been melancholy for two or three days in a row but was much better after the third day.

This was how children were, passionate and heartless.

The old Zhou family was very lively with so many children. What's more, Er Wa and San Wa often went over to play with him.

However, it was still very cold in January. Especially this year, when the snow was quite heavy in January.

"This year is also going to be a good harvest." Lin Qing He said when she saw the snow in the yard when she got up early in the morning.

Timely fall of snow signaled a prosperous year. With such a heavy snowfall, the harvest will certainly be great.

Zhou Qing Bai said, "I will go to the mountain to have a look today."

"Go then." Lin Qing He had no objection. During this winter, he had nothing to do but think about messing with her. It was good to go out and release some energy.

Knowing that their father was going to hunt rabbits in the mountains, the boys wanted to follow. Lin Qing He let them be. Once they were dressed warmly, she gave two candies to each person and sent them all away.

Lin Qing He had nothing to do, so she started studying and reciting.

When Mother Zhou brought little Su Cheng over, only Lin Qing He and Fei Ying were left at home.

Fei Ying didn't respond when he saw Mother Zhou carrying little Su Cheng over. But if he saw others at the entrance, Fei Ying would immediately bark.

Fei Ying was very sensible. No wonder he's a retired dog from the force.

"Where's Qing Bai and the boys?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Entered the mountain to hunt rabbits and pheasants." Lin Qing He replied.

When Mother Zhou saw that she was reading, she was shocked: "Da Wa's mother, what are you doing?"

"Studying." Lin Qing He said without raising her head, marked a few key points for himself, and then started to recite the text after memorizing it.

This was the first time Mother Zhou witnessed her studying and reciting. She was stunned and said, "Are you reciting?"

"En." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Wait, why are you reciting?" Mother Zhou said.

"Da Wa is in fourth grade in the next semester this year. If I don't recite, how can I teach him?" Lin Qing He responded.

Da Wa skipped a year, so his progress was relatively fast. In the beginning of the spring last year, he went to third grade, and in the second semester, he was in fourth grade.

This year was the next semester of fourth grade.

Er Wa was going to study this year. He was six years old and can enter first grade.

Besides, Er Wa had almost learned all of the first grade stuff.

Not just him, San Wa was subtly influenced and can read a bit.

"You can still teach Da Wa?" Mother Zhou was surprised by Lin Qing He's words.

Lin Qing He chuckled: "Mother, don't look at me. I haven't formally studied much, but I have talent in this area. Even Da Wa's father bows down. Da Wa said the question I give to him was superior to those given by his teacher."

It's just that she didn't let Da Wa mention it at school.

She just let him do it at home. For other things, it was better to have less matter than more. It can't be helped now that the situation was so tense now.

Mother Zhou had a slight realization. It was like she said, old Zhou family had never produced a studious seedling. Why was Da Wa so good at studying? Turned out, it was passed from his mother.

But old Lin's side was similar to old Zhou's side. The ancestors were all bumpkins.

"Da Wa's mother, I heard that Da Wa's grandfather say that Da Wa would take the exam for Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University?" Mother Zhou asked in a lowered voice.

"Da Wa certainly have those thoughts." Lin Qing He nodded.

It’s just that when Da Wa grows up, he doesn’t need to enter the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University. He can just simply head for university.

As long as the grades are good, all schools across the country will be for him to choose.

"Then Da Wa's mother, do you think that Da Wa can pass the exam?" Mother Zhou asked.

"He's still young. Let's talk about it when he's older. But if he can keep this pace, he certainly have the chance to." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows as she answered.

She had to give the elderly a little hope, right?

The college students in this era were almost as precious as pandas. Bringing glory to one's ancestors wasn't a lie.

Sure enough, Mother Zhou was very elated to hear this, and exclaimed, "Boil a few eggs for Da Wa. Studying takes a lot of brainpower."

"I don't get any?" Lin Qing He said.

"Everyone eats." Mother Zhou heartily responded.

Lin Qing He chuckled and then continued to memorize her own text. First, she gave Mother Zhou some vaccination (a head-up), and said, "Maybe, I will be able to pass the exam in the future too."

Chapter 148: Flattery

When Lin Qing He said this, Mother Zhou naturally thought she was joking.

She was already a mother and still take the college entrance exams. Fourth's wife really loved to joke.

Zhou Qing Bai and the boys came back only in the noon. Although they didn't get anything, it didn't affect the father's and sons' good mood.

When they came back, Er Wa and San Wa were still discussing how to catch the birds. The even asked for a handful of millet to attract them in the backyard.

Lin Qing He let them do as they like.

There was no entertainment in this era. This was one of their games.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, he went out again in the afternoon, but he still gained no results. Those wild animals were very clever and not easy to hunt.

But in the end, he had a background of a soldier. After a few days, this man returned with a pheasant.

Lin Qing He was naturally surprised as well. Despite the surprise, Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to slaughter it that same day and then fry it.

One half was fried, while the other half was cooked in soup.

The taste was exceptional.

But after this chicken, Zhou Qing Bai didn't go out. It was not easy to hunt them. It was enough to get one to save his face.

Lin Qing He saw through it and didn't bring it to open. This man of hers sometimes also loved face.

With Zhou Qing Bai at home, Lin Qing He didn't need to do anything. If Zhou Qing Bai's cooking skills didn't need improvement, Lin Qing He would have simply let him cook.

It's just that Zhou Qing Bai had the heart but not the strength to. It was still fine to get him to make simple things, such as steaming mantou and making congee or making dumplings. But once it comes to cooking up dishes, he was incapable.

On a few occasions, they would have nothing to eat, if Lin Qing He hadn't rescued in time.

The materials were too rare at this time, Lin Qing He couldn't bear for them to be ruined by him, so she did it herself.

When she was free, Lin Qing He devoted herself to studying.

Zhou Qing Bai watched his wife study. In a blink of an eye, his wife had already begun to study junior high school's material.

And if he finds the results well, he thought his wife can really understand it and can teach herself.

"Wife, who did you learn from?" Zhou Qing Bai asked suddenly.

"Self-taught." Lin Qing He said without looking up.

Although her eyes were on the book, she couldn't help laughing in her heart. This guy had learned to test her.

But was Lin Qing He so easy to test?

Zhou Qing Bai saw that he couldn't get any answers, so he didn't ask. Sometimes he still felt that he had never known his wife before.

It's not that he didn't get to know her, but rather he felt that after he knew her to a certain extent, she would show him a different side.

This urged him to want to explore again.

Lin Qing He paid no heed to this guy. If he has the ability to grasp her true colors, then she will surrender and confess to him. If not, then he can continue to be puzzled.

After this year, life went really fast.

In a blink of an eye, it was the day to start work again. Although the weather was still a bit cold, it did not hinder everyone's enthusiasm for going to the field.

Compared with other production teams, have to say that the atmosphere of their production team was really good. Even though there were also lazy bums, they were still rare.

Of course, Lin Qing He was within the ranks of lazy bums.

Since she married over, none have ever seen her earn a job point. If she wasn't a lazy bum, then what was she? But it just happened that no one can tell her off.

In the past, she got her man’s allowances, so she didn’t have to worry about food and clothing and can look down on people with pride.

Later on, her man can support her even though he had retired. She could still have a meal without having to go to work. It was said that she still changed her meal plans every day at home to make good food. Not a hint of desolation was seen.

Was this irritating or was this irritating?

What was worth mentioning was that after the nourishment throughout this winter, Father Zhou's complexion had improved a lot, which was evident to everyone.

His spirit was particularly great.

"It's nothing. This winter, Fourth's wife often cooks brown sugar ginger soup, which is also quite warming." Father Zhou stated implicitly.

The other old men couldn't help being a little envious.

Although Qing Bai's wife doesn't do fieldwork, they have to admire her ability in caring for people.

Before, it was Qing Bai and his sons. Now, old man Zhou was like this too. How can they not see how excellent the food was?

Mother Zhou scooped a bowl of gruel and fed it to little Su Cheng. Er Wa and San Wa were also eating it, but they both had sesame gruel.

"What is sesame gruel?" The other children didn't understand.

"It's a gruel made by grinding sesame seeds into powder and boiled with water." Er Wa introduced.

"Is it delicious?" Zhou Xia asked.

"Delicious! Go back and ask your mother to make it for you." Er Wa nodded.

A little sugar was added to the sesame gruel, so there was no need to say how delicious it was.

Second Sister-in-law's Zhou Xia sighed. How could his mother possibly make him this sesame gruel?

"Open your mouth," San Wa uttered.

As soon as Zhou Xia heard it, he squatted before him and opened his mouth with practice. San Wa scooped a spoon for him, and cleanly poured without letting his mouth touch his spoon, and said, "Now you know how yummy it is?"

"Very yummy." Zhou Xia nodded.

"Only giving you a spoonful, I don't have much myself," San Wa stated and then ate the rest of his share. He took the bowl in and put it away before going out to play marbles with the other children.

"Er Wa, are you going to school this year?" Zhou Xia asked Er Wa.

"Yes." Er Wa affirmed and looked at him: "Would you like to go with me?" Er Wa asked him.

"My mother won't let me." Zhou Xia sighed.

"Studying is a good thing, why won't she?" Er Wa responded.

"My mother said studying is useless." Zhou Xia said.

Er Wa remarked: "Why is studying useless? If you can get into college, you can bring money back home in the future. Can't you see how useful it is."

Mother Zhou, who was getting little Su Cheng to eat the millet gruel, said after hearing this: "Er Wa, do you want to take the university entrance exam?"

"Of course I have to take college entrance examinations. After going to college, I will have a job and I can have a lot of money every month. Then I can buy a lot of things for my mother." Er Wa said, and then vainly added the last sentence: "And buy a lot of things for grandmother."

At a very young age, he smoothly gave flattery. But this didn't affect Mother Zhou's joy: "Good, good, good! Then Grandmother will wait until you grow up to get admitted to college and make money to buy things for Grandmother."

After saying that, she turned to Zhou Xia: "Go and tell your mother, that grandmother said this. You will go to school with Er Wa this year and then see if you can get admitted to the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University and also show filial to your mother."

"Okay." Zhou Xia's eyes lit up, and then went home to talk to his mother.

He received an earful from Second Sister-in-law: "Your grandmother said it so effortlessly. It costs so much money for one semester. Our family is so poor, where is the money?"

"Mother, let my brother go and study." San Ni pursed her lips and persuaded.

"What study? No money." Second Sister-in-law snorted.

Chapter 149: Education

Knowing that it was useless to talk with her mother, so San Ni brought up her brother going to school to her father when Second Brother came back.

"Er Wa is going to go to school, while my brother doesn't get to." San Ni said.

Eldest Sister-in-law's three girls all studied, but San Ni and Liu Ni didn't.

Wu Ni from Third Sister-in-law's family also went to school.

San Ni felt that it was fine that she didn't get to study, but her brother had to go.

Second Brother didn't have any objection to this, so he came over to talk to Second Sister-in-law.

Second Sister-in-law whined: "Don't you know what's the situation is like at home?"

"What's the situation at home? It's not so bad that we can't allow your son to study. When you didn't have a son before, you wished to give birth to one as the pearl of your eyes. Now that you gave birth one, you treat it like grass, right? You won't even let him study, so what are you saving that little money for?" Second Brother said.

"Don't he need to marry a wife in the future? Doesn't that need money?" Second Sister-in-law responded.

"Don't think so far. He's only so big now. You're talking about what happens more than ten years later now. Let him go to school." stated Second Brother.

Fourth family's Da Wa and Er Wa were both going to school. Even his Eldest Brother's and Third Brother's daughters can go to school. Why can't his son go?

Even though Second Sister-in-law was reluctant to touch the money, she must grit her teeth and pay the tuition now that her man had spoken. She also declared: "If you don't receive grades, then you don't need to study, understand?"

Zhou Xia nodded when he heard it.

Once he went to school, Zhou Xia's two eyes became dizzy from all the lectures.

Once he went home from school, he was caught by his mother and given an interrogation. He couldn't answer at all, so he got a beating.

Mother Zhou reprimanded when she heard it, "That's enough! What are hitting for? It's only the first day and you think he could understand everything in one go? Wouldn't he be a monster then?"

Seeing the Second's wife acting like this, Mother Zhou's mother was overwhelmed with emotion.

This Second’s wife was really inferior to Fourth’s wife. Fourth’s wife sometimes complains, but at most, she'll say 'you, father and sons are all here to collect debts'.

Even if she hit the child, she just lifts her hand up high and put it down gently. There was never any unpleasant scolding like Second's wife and harsh hits.

"Mother, I'm disciplining the child." Second Sister-in-law stated.

"What disciplining the child? This is also my grandson. I can say a few words, right?" Mother Zhou said.

Even if the family was separated, Second Sister-in-law didn’t dare to go against Mother Zhou. She could only scold at Zhou Xia: “If you can’t answer any questions tomorrow, you don’t have to go, I’ll go to your principal to get a refund!"

Zhou Xia felt so aggrieved, so he came to find Er Wa.

Er Wa said: "Come here and I will teach you." He thought it was too simple. His mother had already taught him. He didn't want to go to the first grade, but instead, wanted to go to the second grade.

But his mother said that he was still a little young now. Once he grows up, he will skip a grade. For now, he stayed in the first grade.

Zhou Xia let him teach, and incidentally, get dinner at his fourth uncle's house.

"The little guy is small but his appetite ain't." Lin Qing He muttered to Zhou Qing Bai in private.

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled. His second sister-in-law's lifestyle had always been very meticulous. How can there be such delicious food at their home.

Naturally, his nephew will eat more.

"I don't know if he'll overstuff himself. If he does, his mother will come to settle the account with me." Lin Qing He said.

This wasn't her being petty and vile. If Zhou Xia actually feels uncomfortable, Second Sister-in-law will definitely come knocking.

Fortunately, Zhou Xia's metabolism was great. Even though he ate a lot, he didn't really overeat, so there was no discomfort.

"What good food did you eat over at your fourth uncle's?" At home, Second Brother merrily asked his son.

"Cornmeal mantou, scrambled eggs, fish in bean sauce." Zhou Xia answered truthfully.

"Ate a lot, right?" Second Brother rubbed his stomach and chuckled.

"Ate a lot." Zhou Xia nodded.

In fact, he could eat more, but his grandmother said almost full was enough and if he had any more, he'll become overstuffed. So he didn't eat anymore.

Still, the food at his fourth uncle and aunt's house was so delicious. He really wanted to go over and be their son.

Second Sister-in-law had a black face and didn't speak. She ate her own pickles, veg lump, and light rice soup.

Back to Lin Qing He's side. After dinner, she started to sew the soles.

The spring was here and the soles were going to be swiftly worn out again.

All of these little boys in the family were troublesome.

Lin Qing He guided Da Wa and Er Wa on their homework while sewing the soles. Er Wa was learning second grade's material. He had grasped first grade. She had him stay in the first grade for one year. Next year, he can't simply skip into third grade and copy him.

As the two older brothers above were studying, San Wa, the youngest son, was practicing marbles.

How he can play accurately.

After practicing for a while, he estimated that had the experience to battle with other friends tomorrow and began to bother his two elder brothers.

"I'll give you the pen, go draw by yourself." Da Wa passed him pen and paper and dismissed him.

"I don't want newspapers, I want your kind of blank paper." San Wa requested.

"This kind of paper is for homework. It's expensive and can't be wasted. You can write and draw on the newspaper," Da Wa maintained.

"It's very expensive. If you use homework paper like ours, Mother will definitely have no money left to buy us candy." Er Wa targeted on a critical point.

What his eldest brother said in the front, San Wa didn't care. But what his second brother said afterward, was a danger zone.

San Wa pondered about it and felt it was better to let his mother leave the remaining money for sweets.

So he wrote and drew pictures on the newspaper by himself and didn't pester for blank workbooks.

Lin Qing He seldom interfered with the three of their brothers' way of sorting the problems. She generally wouldn't intervene when the three of them had some contradictions and let them solve it by themselves.

If they can’t solve it, then fight. Once the fight is over, they’ll go out together to play marbles next time and reconciled again.

Kids were such a mysterious species.

Lin Qing He had never given birth one herself, so she was actually crossing the river by muddling through the water when raising children like this. She didn't have much experience, but apparently she educated them very well.

At least that was Zhou Qing Bai felt. The three children were taught very well by her.

"Mother, I will be back later tomorrow. I told my classmates we'll play football in the playground tomorrow." Da Wa mentioned halfway through his writing.

"Okay, take your father's bottle over." Lin Qing He didn't lift her head.

There are two bottles at home, both for military use. Even in the winter, they were enough.

"Mother, I will wait for my eldest brother tomorrow. I will watch the bottle for him." Er Wa piped.

Lin Qing He knew that he wanted to play too, and reminded, "You can't play. They are all older than you. You will suffer a loss when you go up. Just watch,undertood?"

"Not playing," Er Wa responded. He just wanted to stay and guard the bottle so it won't be stolen!

Chapter 150: Importance of a pot

Da Wa, who owns a soccer ball naturally, had no shortage of friends. Lin Qing He rarely interfered with the matters of him making friends.

But if she found out they dared to egg him to do bad things, then she would definitely not be polite.

But so far, Da Wa hadn't caused any trouble.

Da Wa and Er Wa didn't return until about half-past five.

Both brothers were filthy all over. Once they got back, she immediately sent them to take a bath as soon as they came back.

At this time, San Wa, the busy man, came back from outside. Needless to say, he was also completely dirty.

This kid played glass marbles with others. The knee and elbow area especially wasted fabric as he played on his stomach.

Lin Qing He had nagged about it several times and after each time, he still forgot. He probably understood it, so when he came back, he acted a little sneaky, almost like being a thief.

"What are you hiding for? Hurry up and take a bath." Lin Qing He glanced at him.

"Mother, you are so beautiful today." San Wa immediately presented sweet flattery.

Lin Qing He said: "I will sort you out later."

Then she had the three of them take a bath, while she went in and brought out the food.

Just a dish like scrambled eggs with leeks and a bowl of shrimp soup served with mantou.

Right now, it was a time of barrenness. It will take a while before the green vegetables can be forage. However, she can dig some wild vegetables for consumption tomorrow.

After a while, Father Zhou and Zhou Qing Bai also came over.

"Go call your grandmother to come over for dinner." Lin Qing He turned to Da Wa.

Da Wa went.

Mother Zhou brought little Su Cheng over.

The family began to eat.

"This year, the investigation has been strict. There's no way to raise more chickens at home."

After dinner, Zhou Qing Bai told to his wife.

Initially, Lin Qing He planned to raise two more, but let it dropped after she heard this. She said, "Not allowed, then won't raise. I will see if there are other delicious foods during the summer harvest."

"Don't overwork yourself. About sufficient is enough." Zhou Qingbai said.

In fact, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have a high demand for this department. It was fine as long as he had a full stomach. But if there was something delicious, Zhou Qing Bai would naturally eat more.

Lin Qing He nodded. The next day, the guys went to work, while Da Wa and Er Wa went to school. Lin Qing He headed out to dig wild vegetable with San Wa.

"Mother, is there any meat to eat for lunch? Just wild vegetables on their own aren't delicious." San Wa said.

"Scrambled eggs with wild vegetables as dumpling filling." Lin Qing He responded.

"Still more delicious with meat," San Wa honestly stated.

"No meat." Lin Qing He maintained.

San Wa sighed like an old head on young shoulders: "When can I be able to eat meat until I'm full?"

"You can really dream. Maybe once you grow up and have the ability, you might be able to eat meat every day." Lin Qing He replied.

"Then when I grow up, I will make money to buy meat for you to eat." San Wa said.

"Then Mother will wait." Lin Qinghe smiled.

"Mother, look, is that not a pheasant?" San Wa asked, looking ahead.

Lin Qing He followed his gaze. Well, wasn't that a pheasant!

But as soon as she moved, the pheasant plunged into the mountain.

"Mother, you are so stupid. You scared away the pheasant." San Wa said, "If Dad is there, this pheasant will definitely not run away."

Lin Qing He: "..."

Alright, if her man was here, he might be able to catch this pheasant. As for her, don't even think about it.

After digging wild vegetables and picking up some edible mountain mushrooms, the mother and son went home.

Once Da Wa and Er Wa came home from school, San Wa bragged to them that they had run into a pheasant on the mountain, but was scared away by the mother.

Lin Qing He received the two brothers' gaze, and she said with itchy hands: "I think you really owe some beating." Even dared to feel disdain toward her.

"Mother, ask Father to go and hunt. There must be pheasants on the mountain," urged Er Wa.

He also had some craving.

"It'll be strange if your father have the time. Don't he need to go to the ground to earn work points to feed you?" Lin Qing He said.

Then she got the brothers to come over and burn the fire and she started to cook the egg and wild vegetable dumplings.

Even though there was no meat, the egg and wild vegetable dumplings were still very tasty and fresh. Everyone was fulfilled after having it.

Counting the days, they haven't eaten meat for a long time. The kids at home must have a strong craving for it, so Lin Qing He came to Sister Mei the next day to get meat. On the way, she brought spare ribs back.

There was still a lot of meat on the rib from the space. A set of this kind of rib weighed more than two jins.

The meat was cut out to make a meat sauce and then Lin Qing He made spring pancakes to eat. The leftover ribs turned into a rib and seaweed soup.

Like this, everyone's craving was solved.

In a blink of an eye, it was May.

During this month, more vegetables that can be eaten slowly began to increase. There were also a lot of wild vegetables outside. The cabbages at home were also very sweet.

That day, Zhou Qing Bai went out early that morning and did not come back until the evening. He had gone to buy pesticides.

When he came back, he also told Lin Qing He that the pot matter would happen in next trip.

"How long will it take?" Lin Qing He asked with bright eyes.

"About half a month." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

That was fine. Lin Qing He told Third Brother Lin when he came to tell his happy news.

Third Sister-in-law Lin gave birth, which happened around ten days ago. Because they were too occupied, he didn't come over until now to report the joyous news.

Third Sister-in-law Lin fell into despair because it was still a girl. Adding up, she already had three daughters.

At old Lin's house, she received eye-roll everywhere. Eldest Sister-in-law Lin and Second Sister-in-law Lin both shown contempt toward her, while Father and Mother Lin gave her bad attitude.

What use was she, since she can't even birth a son?

It can be imagined what kind of life Third Sister-in-law Lin had.

Initially, Third Brother Lin attached no importance to Lin Qing He's talk of moving out. But after this time, he really wanted to move out.

Lin Qing He didn't know these things, but after hearing that it was another daughter, Lin Qing He understood without asking.

She said: "Your brother-in-law is buying a pot. I don't know when we can get it. If we do, I will give you the pot at home and you can move out." One can't move out without a pot.

Third Brother Lin's eyes lit up: "Sister, can I?"

"Yes ah. How can I not? I can still lend you one hundred yuan. Although it's not enough to build you big, you'll still get a decent house. You'll live in it for many years, so don't be too frugal on this." Lin Qing He said.

Third brother Lin pursed his lips and declared, "Sister, don't worry. I will save money to pay you back!"

Lin Qing He nodded in acknowledgment. On his departure, she gave Third Brother Lin a jin of eggs. She managed to squeeze out this jin of eggs with much difficulty. There were not many eggs left in the space.

Next time in the city, she had to go to the black market to buy some.

Third Brother Lin didn't refuse, because his wife really didn't have much to eat, and this egg could be taken back as nourishment for her.

The pot was brought back by Zhou Qing Bai when he went to buy pesticides again.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had not known situation. Lin Qing He said that her maternal family's third brother requested it to be bought and gave money for it.

Chapter 151: Her man was the main priority

She replaced the pot at home with a new one and gave the old pot to Third Brother Lin.

Lin Qing He rode the bike to find Third Brother Lin and told him to come and carry the pot back when he found some time.

Of course, she gave the money first and got him to build a house first.

When Third Brother Lin separated from the family, he was allocated a dozen yuans. This money was definitely not enough to build a house. Even if he had a good reputation in the village, as he was different from the rest of old Lin Family, and get a helping hand from many people, a huge material expense was still needed.

"Forget the adobe house. It's very difficult to make when it rains. I will ask your brother-in-law to check around for you if there are any bricks and tiles. If there are, you try your best to build a brick house." Lin Qing He advised him.

On Third Brother Lin's side, the location got approved. The village branch secretary belonged to the Lin family. He transferred the location that his eldest son had applied long ago to Third Brother Lin, which was regarded as meddling within the team.

However, other people in the village dare not have any opinions about this approach. After all, it was exchanging one for one. None of them suffered from it, right?

Third Brother Lin started to build a house.

Although Zhou Qing Bai, the brother-in-law didn't come to help out, he did do a favor of getting two carts of bricks.

Which mostly counted as supporting him.

Many people in the village were called to help and it took only half a month before Third Brother Lin's house was complete.

There were only one room and one stove.

It was a tight fit, but it must be said that it was a blessing to be able to move out and live on their own.

Once the house was built, they moved there. Altogether, it cost around one hundred and twenty yuan. The money for the bricks and tiles was naturally included in it. It was already great that Zhou Qing Bai could come forward to help with the bricks and tiles supply. It was impossible for him to pay for it as well.

That wasn't how a good person should act.

Third Brother Lin's house was completed and the whole family moved out.

Needless to say, the old Lin family asked what was going on? Where did the money for building the house come from? Where did the bricks and tiles come from?

Originally, they suspected that Zhou Qing Bai was helping out, but the village branch secretary stepped forward and said that he pulled some connections.

The village branch secretary had always treated Third Brother Lin well because Third Brother Lin had rescued the village branch secretary's grandson. The little child naughtily tagged along with the older children when they went to shallow water.

He fell in and the older children all ran away. If it weren't for Third Brother Lin passing by and jumped in to catch him, the child would be in danger.

Because of this incident, Third Brother Lin naturally received his care.

Third Brother Lin was afraid of implicating his sister, so he gave the village branch secretary a head-up a long time ago.

"Leaving aside the bricks and foundation beams, it can't be that this pot belonged to your family, village branch secretary?" Mother Lin questioned.

"I went to the city and met someone who wanted to exchange this pot, so I got it back. There's one at home, rendering this to be unused. I was planning to give it to the Eldest in the future. However, wasn't your Third boy in a hurry for one? So I gave it to him first." the village branch secretary explained like this.

The old Lin family was silenced.

Wasn’t it just saving a child? Did you have to care for him like this?

However, the villagers praised the village branch secretary.

The village branch secretary's action demonstrated gratitude. What's more, that was his grandson and Third Brother Lin had pulled him up, so how can he not repay it?

In short, Third Brother Lin's moving out just passed like that.

After all, now that he moved out of old Lin's house, he didn't have to be under the same roof with the rest of old Lin Family.

When Third Brother Lin came to talk about it, there was apparent merriment on his face.

Not having to live with the other people in the old Lin family was definitely wonderful. Lin Qing He was also happy for him.

Moving out meant they didn't need to squeeze together with others. Even if they ate nothing for three meals, it still made people feel happy.

It was June in a blink of an eye.

The weather was really hot. What's more, the summer harvest was about to start at the end of this month, meaning they'll be extremely busy.

Lin Qing He came to the city to sell pork that day. San Wa wanted to follow, but Lin Qing He didn't let him.

Of course, Lin Qing He was ill at ease with him on his own. It would be better if he was with his second brother. So she had him stay at home with his grandmother.

She promised a candied haw.

Lin Qing He came over and got rid of the pork in her hand. Then she bought three baskets of eggs in the black market.

The people in the black market asked her why she bought so many. Lin Qing He casually replied that it wasn't for one family, but rather a few of them grouped together.

Even though Lin Qing He used a cloth to cover her face, the man still knew that this was a regular customer, so he didn't pay much heed to it. Money in one hand, the goods in the other.

Lin Qing He put away the three baskets of eggs, and then she came over to handle some other things before heading home.

On the way home, she took out a piece of loin, which was about two jins.

Knowing that she had gone to the city, Mother Zhou wasn't surprised to see her returning with meat and eggs. She just whispered: "You have to be careful over at the black market."

"Mother, don't worry, I'm familiar with the black market. I won't let people encounter me." Lin Qing He assured.

After that, she started to cook meat.

The loin was cut by Lin Qing He in order to braise a portion for everyone. Of course, half of it was set aside. There will be nothing left after it was fried. It wasn't a bad idea to eat tomorrow.

But even so, Mother Zhou felt that there was still too much meat. But seeing how her son and grandsons happily ate it, there was nothing to say.

The summer harvest at the end of June was the beginning of the big money. Lin Qing He basically made good stuff every day. It was bound to give Zhou Qing Bai a good foundation.

Even if he gets tired at that time, it won't damage him at all.

As for Father Zhou and the boys, they happened to be an accompanying factor. In Lin Qing He's eyes, Zhou Qing Bai was the main priority.

Zhou Qing Bai lived up to expectations. He was full after every meal and he still had time to go out and catch eels.

Especially since he knew that he can't raise two extra chickens this year. So before the summer harvest, he saved a lot of loach and ricefield eel to raise in a basin.

After the horn of summer harvest was sounded, Lin Qing He went all out to cook for him.

Dishes like loach and tofu soup, braised loach, braised ricefield eel, and stewed rice eel with pickled vegetables. All were so scrumptious.

There was also no shortage of meat. Although there wasn't much meat in Lin Qing He's space, there was still some left. She went to Sister Mei to buy some more, and she turned them all into delicious food and served them.

Mother Zhou watched the whole process. She can't help but feel that she had her son on her mind despite her extravagance ways.

She witnessed it every time at the dinner table. She didn't bother with the boys, instead ushered Qing Bai to eat more. She also got him to down a good bit of soup.

She also knew that he was engaged with the summer harvest rush, so she took the pigpen and chicken pen matters in the backyard upon herself.

It was not an exaggeration to say that she was very thorough.

Of course, Mother Zhou would help out most of the time. She didn't join in on the summer harvest either. She was idle at home, and would naturally help.

Lin Qing He's method of care was really useful. After more than half a month later, the summer harvest was over. Even though Zhou Qing Bai's eyebrows and eyes displayed exhaustion, his spirit didn't wither at all.

Chapter 152: Horrible to drink

Compared with Eldest Brother and the rest, who was so drained that it was like a layer of skin was peeled off, it was obvious that Zhou Qing Bai was better off.

But this was not surprising.

In the morning, everyone else ate cold mantou with pickled vegetables, while Lin Qing He got up early in the morning steamed the mantou, cooked congee, or millet porridge. Then she made a scrambled egg with cucumber.

This was only made when there was no food, usually there was a plate of meat dishes.

Like braised pork with carob bean, or stir-fried green pepper and meat.

Every morning before going out, he ate until he was full.

The same was true at noon. Lin Qing He delivered it to him when it was ready. And when she left, a lunch box of mung bean soup was left behind.

It was for them to eat to cool down when they rest.

When they came back in the evening, something even more delicious was waiting for them.

Two portions of meat, two veg dishes and one soup.

After eating, there was still mung bean soup to drink in the evening. Although there was only one bowl for each person, it still had a slight cooling effect. Downing a sweet bowl of mung bean soup, it felt like the heat of the busy afternoon had dissipated a lot.

After washing and sleeping, his spirit will recover properly.

Lin Qing He's main responsibility was to take care of Zhou Qing Bai, and the rest was really secondary.

However, accompanying Father Zhou, Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa, were lucky too. Basically, whenever Zhou Qing Bai had a share, they also won't be short of it.

Even Da Wa commented that they were all picked up and Mother's favorite was Father.

When the summer harvest was over, Lin Qing He went to the city to sell out the leftovers she had saved for a while. On the way, she also bought a big watermelon.

This big watermelon was undoubtedly popular. The whole family heartily munched on it.

Since living with their son and daughter-in-law, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's diet had skyrocketed.

When Father Zhou went to bed that night, he said to his wife: "Say, with the way Fourth's wife spends money, why do I feel like she doesn't have no money to spend?"

Of course, the meaning of Father Zhou's disdain toward Fourth's wife's inability to live. If Fourth's wife didn't know how to live, then was there anyone in the world who knew how to?

They were only doubts.

After all, old Fourth had been home for so many years and Fourth's wife still did things her own way?

"I don't know, I will ask tomorrow?" Mother Zhou responded.

"Will Fourth's wife be displeased?" Father Zhou said.

"What displeasure? It's not like I'm asking her for money. Just being curious. Fourth's wife won't think too much." Mother Zhou assured.

Father Zhou didn't say anything.

Mother Zhou asked Lin Qing He the next day.

"Qing Bai brought a lot of money back when he returned from the army. It's not used up yet. Mother, don't worry." Lin Qing He answered.

See! Sure enough, they will come to ask sooner or later now that they ate together.

"That's fine." Mother Zhou nodded when she heard this.

There was no questioning on how much money it was.

Initially, Lin Qing He wanted to tell her that there was one thousand and five hundred yuan, but since she didn't ask, then forget it.

Actually, she currently had three thousand five hundred yuan in her pocket.

She saved it bit by bit. It was also due to her large expenditure, otherwise, she would have saved a thousand yuan.

That's right, there was also a hundred yuan she lent to her brother.

When Zhou Qing Bai came back, Lin Qing He asked him: "Wasn't it said that there will be a milk supply station this year? Why is there no news yet?"

She thought it would be available at the beginning of spring. It was currently blazing summer.

"Something went wrong over there, but it should be any days now." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Zhou Qing Bai was right, the milk station arrived after the summer harvest.

From March to November next year, one can go to the milk station to buy it by themselves. It was a penny cheaper, meaning a dime for a bottle. However, if delivered, it costs 1.1 dimes.

Lin Qing He directly told the young man who delivered the milk to order three bottles.

Mother Zhou was stunned when she heard this: "Aren't three bottles too much?"

"One bottle for little Su Cheng. Da Wa's uncle told me to. For my own family, I ordered two bottles for the boys to drink." Lin Qing He replied.

After confirming, the young man wrote in the notebook and notified that he would give a box when he brought milk over in the morning. Afterward, he left.

Looking at Mother Zhou's expression, Lin Qing He explained a bit: "This milk is pretty good and its nourishment is great. I heard people say in the city that one can grow taller if they drink it. It's beneficial for the boys to drink it. "

"Cheng Cheng can't drink so much," Mother Zhou pointed out.

"If he can't drink a bottle, then drink half a bottle. As for half a bottle, I'll tab brother-in-law five cents, while I pay six cents. It will be shared equally. It can be given Father and Mother to drink." Lin Qing He said.

"Your father and I doesn't have the need to drink this" Mother Zhou chuckled and said.

"It's good to drink this." Lin Qing He urged.

And said nothing else.

Lin Qing He had seen milk powder in this era but had not come across this era's fresh milk.

The next day, three bottles of milk were delivered. As well as that, a box was fastened to the entrance. From now on, he would deliver it on time every morning. It was delivered before it was dawn.

The settlement was settled once a month and it was paid before goods get delivered. Yesterday, Lin Qing He paid one month's milk money.

She took the milk in to cook it. Once cooked, it was then placed in the casserole pot.

Have to say, the milk at this time was really healthy. The layer of milk on it was really alluring.

Lin Qing He naturally wanted to taste it. She scooped a little out and tasted it by herself. The taste was very pure.

Zhou Qing Bai woke up. Lin Qing He scooped him a little after he brushed his teeth.

"If you like it, order an extra bottle." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and said.

"No need." Lin Qing He shook her head.

Although she didn't care much about Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's view, she still shouldn't always challenge their frame of mind.

When the boys got up, Lin Qing He let them taste it. She set aside little Su Cheng's share and the rest were given to them in three equal shares.

It was served with mantou.

"It's horrible."

San Wa only took a sip and frowned with his tongue out as he uttered.

"It's not bad, it smells good." Da Wa smacked his lips and evaluated.

"The taste is so-so." Er Wa couldn't give any compliment to the taste.

"Let Eldest Brother drink it." San Wa immediately pushed the bowl and stated.

"Gulp it down." Lin Qing He glared at him.

"Mother, would you sprinkle some sugar for me?" Er Wa grinned.

"I believe you aren't scared of your tooth decay." Lin Qing He snorted.

With this Er Wa shut up, resignedly drank milk, and ate mantou.

San Wa also ate it like he was suffered a large bitterness and hatred.

Zhou Xia came to find Er Wa and Da Wa to walk to school. He saw that they were drinking this and was extremely envious.

He knew that in the whole village, only his fourth aunt ordered milk to drink, and no one else.

"Brother Da Wa, is the milk delicious?" Zhou Xia asked the Da Wa on the way to school.

Chapter 153: Apologize

Zhou Xia was younger than Da Wa and about Er Wa's age. However, he was a slight head shorter than Er Wa and much thinner than Er Wa.

"Delicious and fragrant," Da Wa said honestly.

"How is it delicious? The taste is so-so." Er Wa had the same taste bud as San Wa, but he can still drink it, unlike San Wa who was forced to drink by their mother.

"Milk is definitely delicious, I heard it is very expensive." Zhou Xia said.

"Is it expensive?" Er Wa asked.

"Of course it's expensive, one bottle costs more than a dime." Zhou Xia replied.

Yesterday, when his fourth aunt was talking to the milkman, he heard it all. His grandmother found it pretty dear.

"That's not cheap." Er Wa conceded.

"It's not expensive, it's delicious," Da Wa said.

"Is a dime or so not expensive? Eldest Brother, until now, our saving hasn't reached 30 cents." Er Wa countered.

In their family, they used toothpaste, and the toothpaste tube was exchanged for money. Oh also, the wasted newspapers too.

Their mother bought back the waste newspapers very cheaply from the city, and they could sell them after they had finished writing them all. Their mother said that the money gained from selling them was given to them.

"That's true." Da Wa nodded when he heard this.

If compared with the money they saved, it was really expensive. Their money was only enough to buy three bottles.

Zhou Xia was even more envious when he heard that, Da Wa and Er Wa even had pocket money saved.

In the following days, it went without saying that there was milk every day. At the beginning, only Lin Qing He's family ordered milk in Zhoujia Village.

But later, the village branch secretary's daughter-in-law also went and ordered one bottle a day.

That's because there wasn't enough breastmilk to drink and the baby was still young. The can only order milk.

But truly, this milk was very nutritious. With just a month or so, Da Wa's whole spirit seems very different.

Although Er Wa didn't like to drink it, he still drank until nothing left. On the other hand, San Wa had to be forced to drink by Lin Qing He.

The stinky brat often took it outside to drink, but Lin Qing He didn't pay him any heed and just instructed him to remember to drink it.

That day, Lin Qing He's mind clicked. Watching this kid taking the milk outside, she quietly followed out.

Then she witnessed that this kid gave all the milk to Second Branch's Zhou Xia!

Lin Qing He was furious!

Seeing her acting so mysteriously, both Da Wa and Er Wa followed and saw it too.

Both brothers were shocked.

"Go back. No one is allowed to tell San Wa!" Lin Qing He sent them back and declared.

She didn't expose the stinky brat's behavior. She didn't know when the stinky brat started to do this.

"Mother, I don't know anything." Da Wa responded immediately.

"It must be Zhou Xia who told San Wa that he never drank it before. Since San Wa doesn't want to drink it, he gave it to him." Er Wa deduced.

He felt that Zhou Xia was really terrible and cheated his brother to drink milk. That milk was very expensive!

Er Wa knew that it was expensive and knew that it was beneficial to drink it. So even if he didn’t like it, he will continue to drink it. With how expensive it was, how can he waste it?

But he never expected his brother's portion to be passed to Zhou Xia.

Lin Qing He didn't blame the two of them. However, from the next day on, Lin Qing He didn't give San Wa, who sat at the table and waited for his mother to give him milk, his share.

She directly gave his share to Zhou Qing Bai: "San Wa never liked to drink it, so won't be giving it to him. Qing Bai, as the father, you can help him drink it."

"Mother, I actually love to drink it." San Wa blinked and with an innocent expression, he stated.

"Pretend." Da Wa and Er Wa were disgusted with him. They had seen it!

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife and gulped down the milk.

One morning, Lin Qing He woke up extra early. When the milkman came over, Lin Qing He bought two more bottles from him.

What was it for? To make milk flavor mantou!

Once this milk mantou was made, it was smelled really lovely.

With lit-up eyes, San Wa wanted to grab the milk mantou. Lin Qing He patted his hands away: “What are you doing? Milk is added to this. You don’t like it. I'm giving you another mantou without milk. Eat this."

She gave San Wa a cornmeal mantou.

San Wa stared blankly at everyone who was munching on the milk mantou around the table, but he could only eat cornmeal mantou.

"Mother, you're a bully." San Wa uttered in anger.

"So what, if I'm bullying people, what can you do?" Lin Qing He snorted as her gaze scanned him.

Zhou Qing Bai ate his own food in silence. His wife had already eaten it. Although it was not a big deal, he never gave his opinion about educating children. His wife had the final say.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's mother were shocked.

"Father, mother, eat. Don't mind him." Lin Qing He said.

"There is actually a lot of milk mantou," Mother Zhou pointed out.

"Don't worry about him, he doesn't like to eat." Lin Qing He maintained.

Mother Zhou could see that this was teaching her son. Although she didn't know what wrong San Wa had committed, the cornmeal mantou wasn't horrible, so Mother Zhou didn't speak anymore.

Zhou Qing Bai and Father Zhou went to work after eating.

Da Wa cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, while Er Wa cleaned the courtyard. Then the two went to school.

But before going to school, Er Wa quietly told San Wa: "The matter of you giving Xia Xia the milk was discovered by Mother!"

San Wa's eyes widened. Before he had time to ask more, he heard his mother say: "Er Wa, don't you need to go to school?"

"I do. I'm leaving now." After Er Wa replied, he dashed off.

Lin Qing He glanced at San Wa and turned around after harrumphing.

"Grandmother, I made my mother mad." San Wa came over to find his grandmother and said grievously.

"Then go and apologize to your mother. It'll be fine after apologizing." Mother Zhou casually responded.

"My mother will definitely still be angry," San Wa continued.

"What did you do to make your mother so angry?" Mother Zhou asked.

San Wa hesitated for a moment before spilling about the matter of him giving Zhou Xia all the milk.

Mother Zhou also came to understand. No wonder, Fourth's wife didn't give milk to San Wa, or the milk mantou either.

"Although your mother is angry, she will forgive you if you go up to her to apologize and admit your mistake," Mother Zhou said.

"Really?" San Wa was hesitant.

"Really. If you don't believe me, go and tell your mother." Mother Zhou nodded.

San Wa came back. He first hugged their home's Fei Ying and then entered bravely to find his mother.

"Mother." San Wa called for after entering the door.

Lin Qing He was in the middle of studying: "I'm here. What's the matter?"

From his mother's tone, it seem okay. San Wa took the courage to come over.

"Mother, don't be angry. I know I was wrong." San Wa looked at his mother and quietly said.

"Where were you wrong?" Only then, Lin Qing He looked at him.

"I concealed it from you, Mother, and secretly gave the milk to others to drink," San Wa confessed.

"Admitting your mistakes is enough. I'll forgive you, but next time if something like this happens again, you can tell me directly that you really don't want to drink it. Of course, Mother was also at fault in this matter. Since you hate to drink it, Mother still forces you to have it. Mother apologizes to you too. I hope you forgive Mother." Lin Qing He said.

Chapter 154: Moon cakes

"Mother, you're apologizing to me?" San Wa looked at his mother blankly.

"Mother made a mistake, so of course I need to apologize. Whether one is an adult or a child, it's the same. As long as one is in the wrong, they must have the courage to admit the mistake and apologize." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Then I forgive you, Mother," San Wa declared, staring at his mother with bright eyes.

"Then thank you, San Wa." Lin Qing He looked at him and said, "Since you don't like to drink milk anymore, then don't drink it."

"Really?" San Wa's eyes lit up.

"Really." Lin Qing He affirmed.

"I don't want to drink milk, however, I do want to eat milk mantou." San Wa watched his mother as he spoke.

"Sure." Lin Qing He inwardly uttered that milk mantou was deliberately made to torment you and unexpectedly you actually really like to have it.

San Wa was delighted.

He stuck to his mother for the whole day and didn't even go outside to play.

The next morning, Lin Qing He boiled milk, and then she added a little rock sugar in one share of the milk.

"Mother, you said you won't force me." San Wa bitterly stared at the milk in front of him and sulkily glanced at his mother.

"Have a taste." Lin Qing He gave him a spoonful.

San Wa looked at his mother and took this sip. Afterward, he blinked in surprise, "Sweet?"

"I added some sugar for you. Will you drink now? If you don't want to, I can give it to your father." Lin Qing He stated.

"I'll drink and give it another go." San Wa quickly said.

Lin Qing He passed the spoon to him and San Wa drank it by himself.

To say the extent of sweetness, it wasn't much. It was only a tiny bit of rock sugar added. Still, the sweetness was there. With such a little hint of sweetness, it was also very delicious.

San Wa fell in love right away. Eating mantou with sweet milk was such a pleasure. Where was the previous unwillingness and bitterness?

Seeing him like this, Lin Qing He internally smirked. She thought I can still sort you, little furry boy, out, no?

"Mother, I want mine to have sugar too," Er Wa said with envy.

"San Wa isn't afraid of tooth decay. If you don't want to have tooth decay like him, you can add it." Lin Qing He glanced at him.

Er Wa internally cried out that he was really not afraid of tooth decay, but seeing his mother's gaze, he knew that he would have no more milk to drink if he kept going.

So he obediently ate his share.

With the pure milk turned into sweet milk, San Wa liked to drink it. After finishing his half bowl of milk, he was still a little dissatisfied.

Lin Qing He didn't pay any heed to him. Finally, he drank milk.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou can finally see another side of Fourth's wife.

Although she appeared harsh, she really spoiled the children. If they didn't like to drink pure, she can add sugar to it. The other children in the village have never got a taste of milk.

The mantou at home was cornmeal mantou. From the start, there wasn't much milk. Although they all have it, the amount wasn't much. Lin Qing He didn't want to make them because she bought the milk for her children to drink.

Don't say she doesn't respect Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. She and Zhou Qing Bai didn't even get a share?

After the last summer harvest, it wasn't long before the Mid-Autumn Festival almost arrived.

Last time, Lin Qinghe relied on the summer harvest to sell a lot of grain. Mother Zhou would also enquire a bit. Lin Qing He told her that she had exchanged it for meat coupons with someone.

Mother Zhou realized what she did with the grain. She didn't say anything besides reminding her to be careful.

It wasn't like Mother Zhou doesn't understand. After all, there was always meat at home. And was it easy to buy meat these days?

So she consciously pinpointed the reasons for this.

Because she didn't ask anything else, Lin Qing He had sold more than 500 jins of grain and made a fortune.

During these times, food was very easy to sell, so she didn’t have to worry about nobody wanting it.

Lin Qing He gathered more than three hundred jins by herself. The other two hundred, she asked Third Brother Lin to collect it for her. Afterward, he stealthily carried it outside for her to receive.

Third Brother Lin just thought that his sister didn't have enough food, so she told him to buy some in his village and didn't think much.

Asking him to help buy it, he just buys it. No other questions were asked.

While Third Sister-in-law Lin had a vague idea, but she didn't say anything.

Toward Third Sister's help to her family, she had to remember it for a lifetime.

Without this Third Sister, she and her three daughters would currently be at old Lin Family's side and be shunned. How could she possibly simply move out like now?

After moving out, she felt that the sky above her head was really clear.

With Third Brother Lin's existent, Lin Qing He would naturally make more money.

The price of a jin of grain on the black market was raised to a dime and a half. If one didn’t have food coupons, they can buy it if they have money.

One jin was one dime and half, ten jins was one yuan and half, meaning one hundred jins was fifteen yuan. With five hundred jins of grain, Lin Qing He made nearly eighty yuan during this time's summer harvest.

And this was because of the summer harvest. If it came to the autumn harvest and all the grain was mature, then more grain can be collected!

However, for this year's summer harvest, Lin Qing He did dare to take the risk. In previous years, she was stopped at 200 jins max at the end of the day.

During the Mid-Autumn Festival in August, Lin Qing He came over to see if there were any moon cakes.

However, at this time, the moon cakes were pretty rare in the supply and demand cooperatives and the taste wasn't that great. At least for Lin Qing He. She had bought it before.

The taste was incomparable to later generations.

But it did not prevent people from desiring it at this time. The boys all liked to eat it.

Lin Qing He didn't buy it after coming over.

The salesperson's name was Shen Yu, who was the person from the last time that wanted her to help introduce a potential partner. She called Lin Qing He to go inside and talk.

Then she gave Lin Qing He a jin of moon cakes: "I kept this for myself. If you want it, I'll give it to you."

"Keep it for yourself, I can't really take yours. Take it back and eat it yourself." Lin Qing He smiled and said.

"I still have a jin." Shen Yu smilingly responded.

Lin Qing He understood that this was internal consumption.

Last time Shen Yu wanted her to help introduce someone and she had mentioned it to Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai was not interested in introducing someone to someone, but since his wife brought it up, Zhou Qing Bai mentioned a few words when he went to see his comrade.

His comrade was definitely married, however, there were people under his comrade.

So Lin Qing He arranged for a day and introduced him to Shen Yu. The young man worked in the police station, had a very good root, and was handsome. At present, the two were getting pretty intimate. Shen Yu naturally wanted to thank Lin Qing He, the matchmaker, for this.

She gifted a red envelope to Lin Qing He last time, but Lin Qing He didn't accept it and just let them connect by themselves.

However, Shen Yu always felt that she needed to repay Lin Qing He. Every time Lin Qing He came over when she was at work, she would use her connection to help Lin Qing He gets the things even if she didn't have to.

The moon cake from this time was one of them.

Lin Qing He didn't act shy after hearing her say that.

Others were displeased to see Lin Qing He having it: "She came afterward, why does she have it while we don't?"

"Oh, Brother. Don't tell me off. I ordered this a few days ago. I'm counting on this bit of moon cake to coax the kids when I get back." Lin Qing He explained.

Chapter 155: Human relationship

Lin Qing He wasn't in a rush to leave the supply and demand cooperative and chatted with Shen Yu.

She also cared about Shen Yu's dating matter.

Shen Yu was still a little shy, Without needing Lin Qing He to ask afterward, she spilled it all out.

Her match was called Chen Jie, an very upright young man. He had told her all about himself like his salary and all.

"It's just a bit crowded at home." Shen Yu sighed.

Everything else was fine, but Chen Jie's house was too crowded. There were so many people in the house.

"It's not just his family that is crowded. The housing conditions are so tight now. It's pretty good to have a place to stay." Lin Qing He said honestly.

Don't assume that it's so impressive being a city folk. It was only impressive on the surface because even though the city people have jobs, the actual housing conditions were a bit worse than those in the countryside.

Inside that small tube-shaped apartment, it was only a few dozen of square. Sometimes a dozen people within three generations lived together.

No wonder the relationship between brothers and sisters in this era was mostly relatively poor. If one wanted to find people who live in harmony, they can't find a few.

This was the reason.

With so many people squeezed together, all the good feelings were all crowded out.

"The main thing is that you and him both have jobs. If you get married, you will go back there to live at night. You won't be there all day. In fact, it doesn't matter much." Lin Qing He stated.

"I actually plan to save money to buy one." Shen Yu said.

"That's a lot of money." Lin Qing He looked at her and exclaimed.

She didn't expect this girl to actually want to buy a house by herself.

It was indeed possible to buy a house at this time, but at this time there were too few houses that can be bought. And they must have the qualification to. Everyone also had a standard for the size of the house, and it was not good to live in a large area.

People will comment about them enjoying feudalism.

Of course, if it was like Su Da Lin inheriting from his parents, then naturally there was no problem.

When Su Da Lin's parents were still alive, his grandfather and grandmother were also there, so it was excessive for the whole family to live together.

But for now, it was undoubtedly spacious for Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei.

"It does take a lot of money and may not be able to buy it." Shen Yu lamented.

Lin Qing He said, "I know some people. I can ask around for you?"

Shen Yu's eyes lit up and looked at her as she exclaimed, "Do you really know someone?"

"I don't know if there's any available. Don't hold too much hope. I can go and ask about it for you." Lin Qing He stated.

"Then I will trouble you, Sister. If there is, it's fine even if it's older and smaller." Shen Yu said quickly.

Lin Qing He promised and came over to ask the retired female worker who made her the quilt.

"You want a house?" the ma'am asked.

"What I want? One of my sisters wants to get married and the man's house doesn't have enough room. That's why they want to move out?" Lin Qing he explained.

When she said that, this ma'am understood what the situation was. Every household was similar these days.

"I know one, but it's a bit shabby and pretty small." The ma'am mentioned.

This old ma'am could help out when Lin Qing He needed help was all because Lin Qing He often brought pork over to sell to her.

Sometimes she had to request the secret code from Lin Qing He for the black market.

Lin Qing He asked her if she was free. She happened to be, so she brought her over for a look.

The house was indeed small. It was ten square meters at most and had been there for so long that it was somewhat old. Have to say, such a house was also extremely rare.

The other party was a little old lady and got a grandson in the family. Just the grandmother and grandson pair.

The two of them had another house to live in. They really want to sell this house, but due to the fact that the price was pretty high, no one came to enquire.

That house cost eighty yuan, plus 50 jins worth of food coupons.

In this era, the price was definitely not cheap, and it can even be said to be expensive.

Still, Lin Qing He came over to let Shen Yu know.

Shen Yu didn't expect to receive news so soon.

"It's only ten square meters, what's more, it's a bit old. The other party demanded eighty yuan and fifty jins worth of food coupons. This is extremely dear. I will give you the address. After work, you will take your man over to discuss it and see if it can be lowered, It's getting late, I have to go back." Lin Qing He wrote her an address and said.

"Thank you, Sister," Shen Yu hurriedly responded.

This was a great help. As she and Chen Jie both had to go to work, there was no time to find it. She never thought Lin Qing He to be so well-connected and I found it in one afternoon.

Lin Qing He waved her hand after leaving the address and went home first.

She went out much longer today, making Mother Zhou couldn't help but worry if something happened.

When she got home, it was almost half past five. Lin Qing He tidied up and started preparing dinner.

"Why were you gone so long today?" Mother Zhou asked with a sigh of relief, seeing that she came back without an incident.

"I have a friend who needs help, so I gave a hand on the way. She sold me this moon cake." Lin Qing He said.

Even though she had introduced an excellent match to the other, the social connection shouldn't be used in this way as the relationship between people wasn't one way.

So when Shen Yu needed help, she can lend a hand. In the future, Shen Yu will be able to make it easier when she needs to buy anything.

This was the long-term relationship between people.

"This moon cake isn't cheap, right?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Used some food coupons. The others aren't expensive." Lin Qing He answered as she worked away.

Mother Zhou had already prepared the cornmeal dough. Lin Qing He only needed to steam it in the pot. She swiftly handled the ricefield eel that Zhou Dong brought over yesterday, and then prepared it to stew it with pickled veg.

Stewed eel and pickled veg with a little ginger added. The soup became thick and white. The sweetness was very sweet. The boys especially liked it.

Then there was a scrambled egg with cucumber. Dinner was mostly like this.

Generally, the majority of scrambled eggs and cucumbers were cucumbers. As for the eggs, four or five beaten was sufficient and once it was fried, it turned out particularly fragrant. That's because they were all fried with lard.

When it comes to using lard, Lin Qing He and Mother Zhou have a very different concept.

Lin Qing He dug a spoonful every time, which caused Mother Zhou to feel heartache when she saw it. According to her, Lin Qing He's spoonful of oil could allow her to cook four or five dishes.

But after all these days, Mother Zhou had become accustomed to it and said.

She knew very well that if she interfered, her daughter-in-law would let them old couple go back to eating by themselves.

But the old saying was well said, it was easy to change from frugality to luxury, while it is difficult to change from luxury to frugality.

Now that she was used to eating what Fourth's wife made, Mother Zhou might felt unaccustomed to it if one asks them to do it by themselves.

After Lin Qing He's two dishes were brought to the table, Father Zhou and Zhou Qing Bai only came back. The three boys also came back together. The three stinky brats were dirty all over.

It was basically like this in summer, but not a moment of cleanliness.

Chapter 156: Continuation of the household registration.

"Wash up first before you eat!"

Lin Qing He sent the three brothers away.

The boys merrily went to wash their hands.

Of course, Zhou Qing Bai and Father Zhou had to wash theirs as well. If they want to eat at the table, they must be cleaned before sitting down to eat.

After washing, the whole family gathered around to eat.

Little Su Cheng was already one year old and can eat many things. Mantou soaked in the soup until soften was fed to him. He munched away very happily.

He can also eat cucumbers, eggs, and eels.

Since the eel was bony, it was omitted. Just giving him a little soup already had him full until bulging round.

At least compared with kids nowadays, kids like little Su Cheng were considered fatter.

He got milk and three good meals a day. There were snacks too. Lin Qing He occasionally made some steamed cakes, so naturally this child's share wasn't forgotten.

Su Da Lin brought Zhou Xiao Mei back every week. When he saw how well-fed his son was at home, he was naturally grateful on top of being ecstatic.

Whether the child was well raised, one can tell from his body that Lin Qing He, the fourth aunt, had not mistreated him.

And most people had no way to raise children like her.

Even Mother Zhou was moved, Fourth's wife was really kind to this little nephew.

Because in Mother Zhou's opinion, she was like a biological mother. When she made steamed cakes, steamed sponge, or the likes for Da Wa and his brothers, there was always a portion of little Su Cheng. How can he not be chubby?

Su Da Lin understood this clearly. Every time he came, he always brought half a basket of eggs and candies for the Da Wa and the others. With him buying it, Lin Qing He didn't need to buy it.

Su Da Lin was very delighted.

This man was very happy and on top of that, little Su Cheng was also close to him. Even when he only saw him that one day every week, he seemed to know that this was his dad.

Not one bit unfamiliar.

It was a day off on Sunday that day, so Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei couple came back with things. These were brought over to her fourth sister-in-law's side, but occasionally they would share a portion of candies with other nephews and nieces in old Zhou family.

Mother Zhou told Zhou Xiao Mei in private: "Now that Cheng Cheng is this big, when will you and Da Lin have another one?"

Zhou Xiao Mei was taken aback: "Mother, didn't you see that Da Lin and I gave birth to this one and can't even raise this one? You still want me to have another?"

"You're not having more?" Mother Zhou was more shocked than she was.

Was there someone who birth only one child at this time? If one gave birth to an only son, no one will help fight if one (the kid?) gets bullied, okay?

"I don't want to give birth again. Isn't Cheng Cheng a son? This one is enough," Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

She had to go to work, and Su Da Lin as well. This maternal family can still take care a bit. If she births more, how can her maternal family manage?

"You lass, where did you get this idea? It's better to have a few more. Think about it. If your father and I only gave birth to your second brother and he married a daughter-in-law like your second sister-in-law, your father and I would end up eating soil when we're old." Mother Zhou said coldly.

Don't assume because she and her old partner usually say nothing. They were clear in their heart that which sons or daughters-in-law were filial and which were not.

Towards Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law, Mother Zhou's impression was still good. As for Lin Qing He, it didn't need to be mentioned. Fourth's wife was fine except for a little temper.

Only toward Second's wife, Mother Zhou really didn't have any good impression.

Fortunately, there were the other three, otherwise, will the two elders have anything to eat when they become too old to do anything?

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Then why don't you get my fourth sister-in-law to birth one?"

Lin Qing He, who was spectating at the sideline "..."

She wasn't one to be reserved, and responded: "Sister, have three sons like me first and then talk about me."

Zhou Xiao Mei choked.

Lin Qing He grinned and coaxed, "Mother, let Xiao Mei take it easy. She and Da Wa's uncle are still young. Right now, they are occupied with work and can't handle that much."

"That's right, Mother. I really don't want to give birth now. Don't usher me," Zhou Xiao Mei followed.

"What am I ushering you for? I'm just asking you to give birth earlier and be done with it earlier since you will have to give birth sooner or later." Mother Zhou gruffly responded.

"This makes sense. Birth earlier and be done with it earlier." Lin Qing He nodded.

Just like the original owner. She gave birth to three sons very early. With the mission of breeding completed, she can do whatever she wanted in the future.

"Did you hear what your Fourth Sister-in-law said?" Mother Zhou said.

Zhou Xiao Mei replied: "I'll give birth, then will you bring it up for me, Mother?"

"I'm already raising one for you, so it's nothing much to add another." Mother Zhou answered.

"This is a hard-to-come-by wonderful matter. It'll be less stressful with someone minding them. But you have to calculate the time. If you can catch up with the summer delivery, you can buy milk to feed it when no one can breastfeed it at that time." Lin Qing He advised Zhou Xiao Mei.

Actually, Lin Qing He felt that one was enough, but she would not use her viewpoints to go head-on with people at this time.

What mindset do they have at this time?

Others got so many brothers and sisters, while you're on your own? Weren't you lonely?

There was a more popular saying, one will be beaten to death if you go out to fight with others as there is no one to help you.

So what else was there to say?

However, the point that Mother Zhou was willing to help bring up the children was something Lin Qing He encourages. If someone helps to raise the children, then naturally they can have more children.

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Then it's too late now."

"Now is the perfect time, why is it too late?" Mother Zhou harrumphed.

Lin Qing He nodded: "It's only August 15th, and it's really just right. You and my brother-in-law have to work harder."

They all say that pregnancy was for ten months but truly didn't take ten months.

If she can get pregnant now, then it should be born in May-June of the lunar calendar next year. At that time, there will be milk to feed it.

It can be fed until about four or five months old. At that time, it can eat rice mush or the like.

Zhou Xiao Mei sighed resignedly.

The Mid-Autumn Festival on August 15 this year went pretty well. Su Da Lin brought two jins of mooncakes back. Lin Qing He had got one jin herself.

So she asked Su Da Lin to send a jin to the other three branches.

Lin Qing He didn't like to eat it, even if it was a candy centered moon cake. She still felt that the taste was average. Da Wa and his brothers thought it was delicious.

Even Zhou Qing Bai, Father Zhou, and Mother Zhou found it pretty nice.

After the Mid-Autumn Festival, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei went back. According to these two people's speed, maybe they will come back next month with good news.

Lin Qing He mentally vowed that when she becomes a mother-in-law, she will never force her daughter-in-law to have a child. It depends on themselves whether they want to. Anyway, her own task was completed, so the matter of the third generation's offspring being produce was none of her business.

The heartless Lin Qing He didn't really care about the continuation of the old Zhou's household registration.

Chapter 157: Another plump rabbit

After the Mid-Autumn Festival in August, the weather became slightly colder.

Lin Qing He began to take apart and wash last year's quilts and cotton clothes. At this time, the sun was still blazing during the day and the wind was quite strong, so it was a perfect time for this.

The process wasn't short. At least, Zhou Xi coming over to help her, it was more efficient.

"This year, you have grown a lot taller." Lin Qing He said to Zhou Xi.

Zhou Xi shot up this year. She used to be malnourished. And in the past three years, the two siblings had gotten older and earned more work points, therefore they can eat until full. Although the nutrition was still insufficient, she was no longer like the previous little bean sprout.

Zhou Xi grinned and said, "Aunt, when do you plan to go to the city this year?"

"You want to buy something?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I want to buy some red dates." Zhou Xi meekly smiled.

"Then I'll buy some back for you next time. Girls fare better when they eat more red dates. You don't need to eat a lot each day. Just eat three or five." Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Xi smiled with closed lips and replied, "I listen to Aunt."

"Do you need anything else?" Lin Qing He asked.

"My brother's clothes are too short. I want to make him a new set. Aunt, will you grab a piece of cloth for me when that time comes?" Zhou Xi mentioned.

Coupons were issued every year. When Lin Qing He gave Zhou Xi cotton last year, Zhou Dong gave Lin Qing He all the coupons then.

Coupons were also distributed this year too. The brother and sister pooled together, so they will be able to get a piece to make new pants for Zhou Dong.

"Okay." Lin Qing He agreed.

Mother Zhou also came to help in the midst of unpacking and washing the quilt. With the three of them, the pace picked up.

After being disassembled and washed, they sewed it back together. When this year's winter isolation is here, they can take it out to wear or cover.

According to the lunar calendar, it was August 15th, while the solar calendar said it was already mid-September. At the end of this month, the horn of the autumn harvest will sound.

So after the quilt cover was removed and washed, Lin Qing He began to hike up the food at home.

Loach and eel were two frequent dishes on the family table. Lin Qing He had exchanged for them with some young teens in the village.

If they caught loach or eels and can't finish them, they can bring it over to ask her if she wants it.

In the eyes of adults, Lin Qing He was unvirtuous and don't know how to live. While which kids or even the young teens didn't envy Da Wa and his brothers for having a mother like Lin Qing He?

Therefore in the eyes of the children, Lin Qing He's reputation was excellent.

They would naturally listen to what she said.

Once they caught eels, they brought it over. Then Lin Qing He gave the money for it. Even if she gave it a dime or two, it did not hinder the joy of these young teens.

They feel that Da Wa's mother really kept her words. When she said exchange for money, she did.

For half a month, Lin Qing He inventively cooked the meals every day. She boiled the soup, braised and stewed the pickles, making Zhou Qing Bai's face rosy from all the nourishment.

It wasn't just him. Even Father Zhou too. You can't deny how spirited he was.

But even so, the family still accumulated a lot of loaches and ricefield eels, which were being raised by Lin Qing He.

At the end of September, the horn of the autumn harvest was blared out.

Lin Qing He was already very experienced. Starting at this time, they'll be engaged in the autumn harvest until November. It certainly was a very large autumn harvest season.

So Lin Qing He increased her milk order.

Another bottle of milk was added to the daily count.

Mother Zhou had the heart to say a few words that it wasn't necessary to go to such length.

Lin Qing He said: "When the time comes, I will bring two more bags of grain back home. I will send them to my old aunt and the money will be gained back."

Though it wasn't explicitly explained, Mother Zhou understood.

Selling food.

In fact, Mother Zhou had mentioned to Zhou Qing Bai in private that she was afraid of getting into trouble. It was clear that she was reassured by Zhou Qing Bai as Mother Zhou didn't say anything to Lin Qing He.

Since the daily three bottles of milk increased to four bottles, things were still the same as before. Only difference was the extra bottle was turned into milk mantou by Lin Qing He.

They were all for Father Zhou and Zhou Qing Bai.

The milk mantou was paired with a large plate of fried pork and cabbage or cucumber and egg. It was very nutritious and filling.

Yummy foods were delivered in the afternoon as well. After a busy day of work, they got to have some enjoyment right?

Even though Lin Qing He's meals attracted a lot of attention, Lin Qing He really didn't care.

If one asked her to give her man some pancakes accompanied with pickled or lump vegetables like the other three sisters-in-law did, Lin Qing He really couldn't.

This work was really tiring. If she didn't cook up some good food, she was squeezing the blood of her own man to save that little money.

Lin Qing He can't control how others act, but she will never do this.

On normal days, she often encouraged Zhou Qing Bai to occasionally be lazy and don't work too hard. However, her own man wasn't one to be a lazy bum.

Although Lin Qing He would scold him for being inflexible, she admired him in her heart.

Since she can't be of help, Lin Qing He vowed to make the three quality meals for him each day.

And even if there was such an excellent meal in the eyes of other people, it was actually quite average in Lin Qing He's opinion.

Don't know if it was God's pity, but that evening when Zhou Qing Bai and Father Zhou returned home with the kids, they brought back a rabbit.

It was as fat as last year’s rabbit, around five or six jins!

Lin Qing He's eyes lit up.

"Mother, I saw it and got Father to catch it!" San Wa began to claim credit.

"Not bad at all. Mother will make something nice for you, how does that sound?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Alright." San Wa cheered.

Mother Zhou was delighted too. Such a plump rabbit.

Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to handle it, and then she made braised rabbit meat with potatoes.

She left a small plate as a meat side dish for tomorrow morning. The whole family devoured the rest that night.

The villagers were envious.

But it was useless to envy. Zhou Qing Bai's ability can't be praised enough. The rabbit dashed over and he had already took action before the rest of them could react. In one go, he had grabbed the rabbit.

Such a big plump rabbit, who know how much food it ate to grow into this size.

Many people squatted around the corner with their rice bowls, sniffing the scent of the stewed rabbit meat at Zhou Qing Bai's house, so they can have an appetite.

Villagers don't have meat. To eat meat, they had to wait for the autumn harvest to pass and the winter wheat was planted before the first meat distribution happens.

Then the meat will be divided again at the end of the year.

It was like this every year, distributed two times a year.

At other times, they can also buy it with meat coupons. However, meat coupons were very rare. One had to exchange them with people as there were no meat coupons in the countryside, only in cities.

It's just that the country folks were used to saving money, so they generally won't exchange for meat coupons.

Chapter 158: Idle chat

Although the forty-five days of the autumn harvest was exhausting, the joy of harvest was magnified within people's heart despite being tired.

Even though the summer harvest just happened.

It was the autumn harvest that can really help people get through this year.

A bumper harvest during the autumn harvest meant that they can have a good New Year. If the autumn harvest was bad, then they will have to starve.

For the older generation, there was nothing happier than having a full stomach.

After the autumn harvest, the handing over the public ration. Then it was food distribution.

Lin Qinghe took advantage of the food distribution.

No matter what kind of grain, she will buy a lot. With so many varieties, she can gather over a hundred of jins.

If someone asks, Lin Qing He would say that there were so many people in the family and if they want to fill the stomach, how can she not buy more?

With one sentence, she blocked people's mouths.

Toward Zhou Qing Bai's wife's lifestyle, everyone was used to it and generally won't question too deeply.

After all, in this age when everyone ate until a maximum of 60% to 70% full, it was normal for her to buy more if her family want to be 100% full.

Only Zhou Qing Bai and Mother Zhou knew that these were going to be sold and not to be eaten at home.

Although Lin Qing He was extravagant, she never wastes.

Each meal was large in portion, but it basically allowed 80% full. Only during the summer harvests and autumn harvests, she allowed 100% fullness.

Other times, it was just about enough. They can't overstuff.

And besides staple food, there was also subsidiary food.

Lin Qing He would occasionally make sesame soup, mung bean soup, barley congee, red bean congee, and red date congee.

Basically, the family didn't go hungry.

Lin Qing He came to find Third Brother Lin when she found time. Third Brother Lin had gathered food for her.

Not much, just about two hundred jins.

"Sister, we can get allocated 30 yuan or so this year. I will save it and pay you back." Third Brother Lin said to her.

Lin Qing He didn't care: "Save it. Wait until you have saved a hundred yuan and talk about it."

After saying this, she took the food and depart.

Lin Qing He was undoubtedly busy during this period of time.

Food wasn't divided all in one go.

Harvesting meant that when each crop was harvested, it was dried and the public ration share will be handed over. Then that grain will be distributed first.

The rest will be collected and then divided later.

So after the first batch of grain was handed out Lin Qing He had already begun to sell the grain.

It was until the end of the autumn harvest when her food was mostly sold. She was tired, but she got to earn nearly a hundred yuans. So even if she was a little bit worn out, she didn't mind.

In this era, people like Third Brother Lin can make a few dozen yuans at the end of the year. And due to other deductions and expenses, there wasn't much money.

Therefore, there was a certain truth to the saying that horses without night grass, gain no fat and people without ill-gotten gains, unable to be rich.

However, it was because Lin Qing He owned a space, she can cheat. Otherwise, it was still very risky.

Few people would rush headlong into danger like this.

In particular, when the harvest had been pretty good over the few years. Generally, they won't go hungry. Therefore, fewer people would take such risks.

The grain Lin Qing He collected wasn't sold to Sister Mei. Like never.

The pork business was enough and it can be considered as a secret between each other. But if food exchange was added, then it will really be over the line.

So on Sister Mei's side, Lin Qing He had always simply given food coupons. With the coupons, Sister Mei can buy the food herself.

That day, Lin Qing He came to Sister Mei to get the meat. Sister Mei whispered: "The investigation has been strict these days, so don't take it for now. Let's do it again when the storm has passed."

"Okay." Lin Qing He frankly agreed to it and asked for an estimated time. Afterward, Lin Qing He didn't stay much.

Although the autumn harvest was over at this time, Zhou Qing Bai was still occupied. He had to plow the ground to plant winter wheat.

Da Wa and Er Wa were going to school again. San Wa wasn't at home all day long. Even though Mother Zhou would often bring little Su Cheng over, it was still boring.

So Lin Qing He occasionally would go to the county city for a stroll.

Shen Yu and Chen Jie were indeed capable. They had actually pooled money to buy the house she introduced.

The two got married quickly too. Lin Qing He got surprised when she came over.

Shen Yu was a little embarrassed to see her being so surprised: "It was indeed done so hastily, but both of us are busy and don't have much time. The earlier it happened, the better it is."

"This is true." Lin Qing He nodded.

"This is all thanks to Sister's help. If it weren't for you, the two of us might not have been so fast." Shen Yu smiled.

"Even with my help, you both have to have the money, otherwise I won't be able to play a role." Lin Qing He honestly stated.

However, both Shen Yu and Chen Jie were quite bold.

People at this time seldom had the idea of buying a house. It wasn't just this time, it was the same from the '80s to the early '90s.

Why?

Because they were all waiting for the workplace to allocate it. Why should they buy it themselves?

Very few people were willing to buy it themselves.

However, as long as one bought a house in this era, they will not regret it.

Shen Yu had a particularly good impression of Lin Qing He. This helpful person never received any benefits. Whether it was introducing someone to her or helping her find a house, she did not accept any benefits.

"Last time, I saw that Sister's handwriting was pretty. How's your education degree?" Shen Yu asked.

"What education degree! I just attended a literacy class for a while. But I do have some talent in studying. My family prioritize male over female, so it got delayed." Lin Qing He sighed lightly.

Some boast should be said, but only once. Too much humility displayed inferiority.

Shen Yu gave a look of pity.

"I'm self-studying now. My two boys are in school, so I learn with them." Lin Qinghe said.

Shen Yu immediately had an expression of admiration: "Sister, you are too motivated."

"It's not much, people live to old, study to old.," Lin Qing He chuckled.

"How was this period of autumn harvest?" Shen Yu asked.

"It's a bountiful harvest. Several nearby villages also have wonderful harvests. The city should receive new foods in this while?" Lin Qing He said.

"We did, but the supply is still very limited." Shen Yu admitted.

Everyone in the city had a certain amount. It was impossible to exceed this limit, otherwise, why would there be a place like a black market.

Mainly due to demand, the black market has emerged.

Lin Qing He said: "You both eat the canteen, so it's still convenient."

Shen Yu smiled. At this time, the advantage of both being workers shone. The conditions were excellent.

"I'm just a little worried, what should I do if I have a baby in the future." Shen Yu kept talking.

Although the benefits of moving out were great, there were also some cons. Like having no one to help out after the baby was born.

Chapter 159: Most afraid of him not going to work.

"It's not a big problem."

Lin Qing He uttered when she said that.

She told her about Zhou Xiao Mei's matter.

"Even if your mother-in-law is dissatisfied with you two moving out, she will be happy to raise the kid when you give money. That is her grandson too." Lin Qinghe said.

Shen Yu was shocked when she heard this: "Bringing her own grandson and still get paid for it?"

"Money can make ghosts stop pestering." Lin Qing He replied.

Shen Yu can approximately understand the meaning, but she was reluctant to give the money.

Lin Qing He didn't say much. It was enough to mention and stop.

After bidding farewell to Shen Yu, Lin Qing He went home after buying the supplies.

"Mother, you don't like me anymore!" Seeing his mother return, San Wa began to accuse her.

"Why don't I like you anymore." Lin Qing He laughed. She peeled open a candy and planed to stuff it into his mouth.

However, San Wa turned his head away. He was actually able to resist the temptation of candy.

"Mother, don't think you want to buy me with such a little thing," San Wa declared.

"I think you have eaten too much sugar and want to revolt." Lin Qing He ate it as she responded.

San Wa remained silent.

Lin Qing He coaxed, "Tell Mother, why are you suddenly feeling so sentimental."

"Mother, you don't take me to the city," San Wa complained.

"Then I will take you for a stroll next time. If you wander on your own in the city, then I won't agree." Lin Qing He said.

San Wa's eyes lit up: "Mother, you aren't just coaxing me?"

Lin Qing He gave him a pack of red dates: "This is what your sister Xiao Xi wanted to buy. Go give it to her."

"Mother, my candy." San Wa stretched out his hand.

"It's gone." Lin Qing He ignored him, turned and went to the backyard.

San Wa delivered the red dates first, and then came back to stick to his mother.

"What did you do today?" Lin Qing He asked him.

She had nothing to do today, so she made a trip to the county city more often.

"I dug out the bird's nest." San Wa said.

"Go pick a tomato yourself and eat it." Lin Qing He prompted.

"Mother, where is my candy?" San Wa stared at her.

Lin Qing He grinned: "The time passed. I just gave it to you and you didn't want it. Now you want, it's gone."

"Mother, you're glutton." San Wa complained.

"If Mother isn't a glutton, how did I give birth to you, the little glutton?" Lin Qing He laughed.

San Wa laughed too. He picked a tomato, washed it and ate it. Then he said, "Mother, I want to go to school too."

"You have to wait for two years. By the way, why did you come back so early today?" Lin Qing He asked.

This brat usually didn't come back unless he played until five or six o'clock. It's only four o'clock today and he was already back.

"Their marbles are broken. I don't want to play with them anymore," San Wa replied.

Lin Qing He chuckled.

There were also principles among these children.

With a turn of a head, they can play together after a fight. But if the marbles didn't match, they won't play together, no matter how good terms they were on.

"I gave a Gou Zi one, but he lost it and wanted to ask for more. I don't have much myself." San Wa continued.

Lin Qing He suggested, "Then you can play hide and seek."

At this time, many wheat piles were hoarded outside, which were good places for these children to play hide and seek.

"No, get itchy easily." San Wa said.

Soon, Lin Qing He had tidied up the vegetable garden. As for the pigsty and chicken coop, it was Zhou Qing Bai's problem. She still kept to the old rules. She did it during the summer harvest and autumn harvest, and Zhou Qing Bai handled it the rest of the time.

Lin Qing He grabbed a handful of beans in her hand. They were having fried pork with beans in the evening. Also, a scrambled egg with green onions and with tomato soup, it was enough.

The tomatoes in the backyard were almost gone and the vines were collected.

"Mother, are we having red bean mantou tonight?" San Wa asked.

"Red bean buns will be made tomorrow. It's too late today," Lin Qing He answered.

San Wa didn't say anything. After eating the tomato, he went out to the entrance to play marbles with himself.

Mother Zhou carried little Su Cheng over. Little Su Cheng was able to stand up on his own recently. But he was limited to standing, he can't walk.

Just last month, Su Da Lin came over with good news. Zhou Xiao Mei was pregnant again.

Have to say that people got a good body during this era. It was really easy to have children.

Lin Qing He didn't dare to look at Zhou Qing Bai's face at that time. This one had always wanted her to have another one, but she couldn't give birth.

Mother Zhou came over and wanted to help. Lin Qing He ushered, "Mother, just watch little Su Cheng. Don't let him grab San Wa's marbles."

Kids at this age grabbed everything they see and stuffed it in his mouth. He was still in the stage of exploring the world with his mouth. But he wasn't allowed to eat anything.

Mother Zhou didn't intervene when she saw her swift movements. She smiled and said, "Your third sister-in-law is pregnant again. This is also a coincidence."

"Pregnant again?" Lin Qing He's lips twitched.

When Third Sister-in-law gave birth to Wu Ni, her body got damaged. After that, she gave birth to two consecutively. If this one was counted, then it was already the fourth one.

"She's going for another son. If she was like with you, then she will definitely not have another." Mother Zhou immediately explained.

Until now, Mother Zhou thought it was her youngest son who couldn't give birth, so she quickly remedied for fear of this daughter-in-law having any dissatisfaction.

Lin Qing He didn't think much about it. She only felt a little bit emotional about this society's exponential growth of population.

From now until the 1980s, it seems that they will finally put a start on family planning. Although there were some discussions at the moment, no one cares about it. They birthed how many they liked.

After Zhou Qing Bai and Father Zhou's father came back from work, dinner started.

When sleeping at night, Zhou Qing Bai said: "I heard Third Brother say Third Sister-in-law is pregnant again."

"Yeah." Lin Qing He replied slight guilt.

"We can't give birth." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"En." Lin Qing He continued to answer.

Zhou Qing Bai turned his back. What else could Lin Qing He do? Naturally, she coaxed.

It's just after some coaxing, the situation unknowingly changed. Lin Qing He was eaten inside and out.

"Zhou Qingbai, you have to go to work tomorrow!" Lin Qing He finally said weakly.

"I'm finished today, I don't have to go to work tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai put his arms around her contentedly and replied.

Lin Qing He was a little scared: "You don't have to go to work starting tomorrow?"

She knew her family's man well. If he didn't need to go to work, then those kinds of days will be waiting for her. Don't think about stopping.

"You like it too." The mensao man whispered in her ear.

Lin Qing He mentally responded, 'As if I like it. You aren't afraid your kidney getting weak but I am afraid that my kidney will from all this unrestrained way!

"I feel that this year will get colder a bit quicker. Tomorrow, let's ask the boys to come and sleep here." Lin Qing He coughed dryly and said.

"Let them sleep by themselves." Zhou Qing Bai indifferently stated.

The boys were already that big, they should learn to be independent. So there was nothing to discuss.

Moreover, at the end of the year, he will only be able to get intimate with his wife during the winter isolation. Normally, when she considered how busy he was, she will not let him do as he liked.

Chapter 160: Snowy day's nurture

Lin Qing He wasn't joking said she was afraid of Zhou Qing Bai not having to go to work. She was truly afraid.

This man had been strictly trained in the army. His physical abilities were extraordinary.

After he came back, he did manual labor non-stop.

On top of that, Lin Qing He was afraid that he would lose his vitality and end up with permanent aches, so she did her utmost to make good food to nourish him.

That's why, even if he worked all day, he was still fine and very strong.

During the winter isolation, there was nowhere to vent his body full of energy. Then who will that be directed at?

Lin Qing He bore the brunt.

Every morning when she woke up with sore legs and sore waist, she thought about making him eat the flatbread and drink cold water.

Once the food got served to the table, it showed she didn't heartlessness in the end. She had carried whatever good stuff onto the table. This caused the man to get an inch, want a foot.

After the winter wheat was planted, the meat was divided.

When the meat distribution happened, Zhou Qing Bai went to gather firewood, just like the former years.

This winter, Lin Qing He wasn't kidding. She really felt very cold. As of this month, she had to put on the cotton coat.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa also layered up with sweaters.

Lin Qing He had checked with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou: "Father, Mother, do you have enough warm clothes? If it is not enough, let me know."

"Enough. You bought the three jins of wool last year. Your father and I both have one piece. It's very warm." Mother Zhou smiled in reply.

Have to say, despite Fourth's wife being a big spender, she treated them very well.

How much is a jin of wool? It cost more than twenty yuan.

It's so expensive that it was shocking. Most people were reluctant to buy it. However, Fourth's wife weighed out three jins for them last year and let them knit sweaters.

Although it was expensive, she got to say that this sweater was really cozy when wearing it.

"I think, you're short of two woolen pants." Lin Qing He said.

In the winter, it was really terribly cold with icy weather and snowy ground. The Kang had to be burned three times a day, otherwise, it wasn't enough.

"No need. Really, no need," Mother Zhou quickly refused.

"Make two, Mother. Don't worry, still got money at home to spend." Lin Qing He whispered.

Mother Zhou smiled: "Mother knows you are filial, but you still have to leave some money for the boys."

"Mother, you're still worried about Da Wa having no money to marry a wife in the future?" Lin Qing He looked at her in surprise when she heard this.

Mother Zhou replied, "Better to be prepared for it."

"Mother, don't tell me, you and Father are helping the boys save marriage fund?" Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou just smiled and said nothing.

Lin Qing He was touched but didn't know what to say.

Second Sister-in-law kept saying that the old couple was biased toward her family. Seriously, Lin Qing He didn't feel anything before now.

But now even if Lin Qing He, who was never one to be emotional according to herself, was really moved.

"Mother, I am very grateful to you and Father's care towards Da Wa and his brothers, but I have to tell you the truth. I plan to fund my children to go to university. Their marriage in the future, don't need us to worry about." Lin Qing He stated.

"I heard your father say. It's just that I'm worried how hard it'll be to enter the university." Mother Zhou replied quietly.

Don’t talk about things that haven’t been seen yet outside as it would become a joke if people caught a whisper of it. They won’t be able to hold their head high if they fail to pass the exam.

"With me here, why be afraid of not passing? Mother, I'm not boasting. If it weren't for my lazy reputation in the village, I can directly enter the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou didn't put her down. With a smile on her face, she responded, "You are diligent in taking care of your family."

"Mother, you don't need to comfort me. I know it in my heart." Lin Qing He said.

She was just saying that. Lin Qing He didn't think she was lazy. Maybe she was lazy in this era's perspective.

But it was still that same phrase. In her place, she was not lazy. The house was neatly sorted out and three meals a day were served on the table on time. Was there any logic in calling her lazy?

"Mother, tell Father that you don't need to worry about the three boys' marriage. Besides, even if they fail to enter the university, the retirement money that Qing Bai received from the force is fifteen hundred." Lin Qing He lowered her voice toward the end.

"Fifteen hundred?" Mother Zhou's eyes widened.

She had guessed that her son would have a one-off retirement fee, but it should be around five hundred. She didn’t expect it to be one thousand five hundred?

"Mother, don't look how lavish I act. There's still 1,300 left. If we provide their marriage fund, there's more than enough. You and Father's money should be spent when needed." Lin Qing He urged.

"I didn't know you still have so much money." Overwhelmed, Mother Zhou responded.

"Mother, you know about my food." Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

Mother Zhou coughed dryly and whispered, "Don't let anyone hear."

"I only tell you, Mother." Lin Qing He said and then continued. "I'll buy some woolen yarn for you two, so you can knit a pair of woolen trousers. Don't talk about me being extravagant. It's only you two. I can't even be bothered to give the two from old Lin family an eye now."

Hearing the last sentence, Mother Zhou wanted to laugh.

In the past, Fourth's wife had her whole heart on her maternal family. However, the group of white-eyed wolves in the old Lin family was terrible. They broke her heart completely and had her see clearly that her husband’s family favored her.

Now all the good treatments were transferred from old Lin family to them old couple.

This Fourth's wife really had distinct likes and dislikes.

But the money for knitting wool pants was given by Mother Zhou.

How can she always let Fourth's wife pay for them, an elderly couple?

Lin Qinghe saw that she insisted on giving it, she did not refuse. She couldn't make herself to push with people of this era.

This year, she just had to buy some wool to make woolen pants for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Everyone else was using theirs.

She and her boys owned one. She wanted to make one for Zhou Qing Bai before, but he didn't want it as he wasn't used to it.

She had knitted him two sweaters. There was also a big cotton coat, so this full-of-yang man won't freeze at all.

Zhou Qing Bai's yang energy was especially apparent at night.

Sleeping with him was like holding a stove.

This year, Lin Qing He was right. The snow fell very early. Zhou Qing Bai only gathered firewood for seven days. With the allocated wheat piles and the likes, this was naturally enough.

However, this year's snow came very early.

Still, the older generation was overjoyed.

If this continued, the winter wheat can recuperate well.

Lin Qing He hoarded a lot of ginger for her family this winter.

They drank ginger soup, or boil a pot of ginger water and soak and wash their feet.

Lin Qing He nurtured her big family. It went without saying, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou joined them in their comfortable ways.

Chapter 161: Family and care

After Lin Qing He boiled a pot of ginger water at home, she would ask Zhou Qing Bai to bring it over. It was delivered with the lid on, so it was still extremely hot.

Then she let Zhou Qing Bai come back to soak.

What Lin Qinghe did was obvious to the other three branches.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law were both moved. They didn't expect that once Fourth's changed, she was now really filial. Neither of them can compare.

Second Sister-in-law had another story when she heard Second Brother praised Lin Qing He on his return. She snorted: "Don’t know how much money Mother gave that side!"

When Second Brother heard this, he killed all response and remained silent. He didn't argue with her at all.

Lin Qing He didn't care about this.

She wiped the three naughty boys' faces and washed their hands. Then she got them to soak their feet. After soaking, they headed to the Kang.

Then it was her couple moment with Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai's feet were big. Fortunately, the footbath was large, otherwise, Lin Qing He had no space to put her feet.

The couple talked while soaking their feet.

"I don't know how my brother fared this year. He lives prudently. I don't know if there is enough protection from the cold." Lin Qing He chatted.

"The cotton we received this year can be given to them." Zhou Qing Bai gave his approval when he heard these words.

Their family were allocated that bit of cotton and it was useless.

Because with Lin Qing He, who knew how to stock up the home, here, their home had no shortage of cold warding items.

Just the sweater, the boys had two each.

One vest and one long sleeved one.

When she made it in the past, she increased the size a little bit, so they can continue to wear it now. If they didn’t grow so fast, they can wear it for another year next year.

Even though Lin Qing He transmigrated over here, she still lived a little bit like the locals. She would increase the size when making clothes.

She had no choice. Wasn't that the case with the boys' young age? They were different every year. If she didn't leave some room, then they need to be replaced every year, right?

She had no problem with that, but she was afraid that she would be submerged by the saliva of the wives in the village.

In this age of diligence and thrift, it was better to not go against everyone and just follow the rules.

Three years of new, three years of old, and three more years after sewing and mending.

Yes, a piece of clothing lasted almost nine years.

Of course this didn't exist on her side. However, that was how Zhou Qing Bai and the others grew up.

"I was better off. My parents favored me more." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Although he was the youngest son, his treatment wasn't that bad. Zhou Xiao Mei had the worst treatment. She basically had no new clothes.

They were all antiques handed down after wearing them. She was dressed like a little beggar since childhood.

That was why she was so close to Lin Qing He, the Fourth Sister-in-law, who was always dressed in a decent manner.

"Speaking of which, why do your leg have so many hairs." Lin Qing He stepped on his leg and said.

The leg hair can be seen with his trouser rolled-up. It looked very unruly.

"Born this way." Zhou Qing Bai saw that she was not disgusted but instead, was admiring them. The corners of his mouth raised slightly.

Naturally, Lin Qinghe would not dislike it. Why would she dislike men with hairy legs? This was called a strong secretion of male hormones. A symbol of manliness.

"Then I will take it over tomorrow?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Should I go with you?" Zhou Qing Bai asked back.

"No need. Don't follow." Lin Qing He shook her head.

She just made plans to visit Third Brother Lin, when Third Brother Lin came over at 8 o'clock the next day. He brought a pheasant over.

"Come in and have a glass of warm water. I told your brother-in-law yesterday that I would go over and see if you have enough cotton at home. And here you are." Lin Qing He ushered.

"Sister, for you. I was lucky this morning in the mountains and caught it." Third Brother Lin passed her the pheasant and grinned.

Lin Qing He accepted it without any reservation.

"Uncle!"

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa were all writing and drawing in the room. Seeing him enter, they all greeted

"Hey." Third Brother Lin smiling responded.

Lin Qing He poured warm tea for him, and then said, "Going up to the mountain so early in the morning. If you caught the chill, a few pheasants will not be able to make up."

"It's nothing. The sweater my brother-in-law gave me is very warm. I won't freeze wearing it." Third Brother Lin assured.

Zhou Qing Bai knew that sweater was given to Third Brother Lin.

However, Lin Qing He looked at the jacket on Third Brother Lin, and was still not satisfied. She said, "What good is this?"

Although there was a sweater inside, but what kind of weather was this?

"Sister, don't worry. I'm not cold at all." Third Brother Lin grinned in response.

"The newly distributed cotton in our house this year is of good quality. Although it's not a lot, it can keep warm in the end. You can take it back." Lin Qing He gave him the cotton and explained.

The whole family received half a jin of cotton, which wasn't enough.

Third Brother Lin should have got a share at his side and it would be better once they are pooled together.

"Sister, no need. The boys still need to use it." Third Brother Lin immediately shook his head.

"I told your brother-in-law yesterday and your brother-in-law knows about it too." Lin Qing He put the cotton on the table and went to get some big pieces of ginger: "I have stocked a lot. You can take these pieces of ginger back. Ask your wife to cook some ginger soup to get rid of the chill. Or you can cook it to soak your feet. There is also this piece of meat. This was distributed during the meat distribution a few days ago. You have to take it back."

Third Brother Lin shook his head like something: "No matter what, I can't take it. Sister, I'm here to give you pheasant."

"I know." Lin Qing He smiled: "You are thinking of your sister and your nephews. Still, my nieces got to eat. You let me accept your thoughts, so won't you accept my thoughts for my nieces?"

In the end, Third Brother Lin took the parcel of cotton, a piece of pork, and a few large pieces of ginger back home.

Third Sister-in-law Lin was a little stunned to see him bring so many things back: "You went to Third Sister's house?"

Only Third Sister would take care of her family in this way. Of course, Third Sister-in-law Lin knew very well that this was all because Third Sister looked on the fact that her man was her brother.

"I did. I was lucky enough to hit the pheasant in the morning and sent it to my sister. My sister saw me and stuffed so many things to me." Third Brother Lin said helplessly.

Still, his heart was full of warmth.

They all said that his elder sister can't live a life. But toward him, the younger brother, she treated him well since young. Now was still the same. She want to dig out good things for him.

"Third Sister gave so much new cotton?" Third Sister-in-law Lin looked at it and was surprised and touched.

"This year, they received these and gave them all." Third Brother Lin responded.

"Does Third brother-in-law agree?" Third Sister-in-law Lin was worried.

"Brother-in-law knows about it." Third Brother Lin assured.

Third Sister-in-law Lin breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. Then she began to squeeze the cotton.

With these cotton, it will be a little warmer this winter. There was no need to wake up in the middle of the night from the cold. After all, the brick house was also newly built.

Chapter 162: '73's time of train

Mother Zhou knew about Lin Qing He stuffing items to Third Brother Lin.

"Your brother is so thoughtful." Mother Zhou also knew that this brother brought a pheasant over early in the morning.

What's more, Mother Zhou was clear that Fourth's wife only interacted with this third brother from her maternal family, so there was nothing to say.

Lin Qing He didn't say much about Third Brother Lin.

There were some things that can be explained to Mother Zhou and some things that Lin Qing He didn't want to talk too much.

This pheasant was Lin Qing He simply stewed as a soup. She chopped it into pieces, so there was no such thing as one possessing the chicken legs.

The chicken soup was stewed and served with red bean mantou, which had the whole family feeling content.

Have to say, Lin Qing He's skill in stewing soup was excellent.

In fact, people here do not have the habit of drinking soup. Lin Qing He was also from the north in her previous life, but she liked the south's culture very much.

Especially the Southerner's ability to cook soup, she really loved it.

It was almost a melting pot, where everything can be made into a soup.

It sounds really overbearing, but there was nothing the southerners didn't dare to eat, especially those in the Cantonese province.

This wasn't meant to belittle them. On the contrary, Lin Qing He loved their way of making soup.

These wintery days were the best time for Lin Qing He to display it.

It's just that there were too few ingredients. The most eaten was radish soup, and the others were seaweed soup and shrimp skin soup. As for the rest, there was none.

In the snowy weather, Lin Qing He had nothing to do after helping Mother Zhou knit the two woolen pants.

So day by day, she was studying with Da Wa and Er Wa. She gave the brothers quiz and corrected them.

Sometimes Zhou Qing Bai would go out. Sometimes he would watch them study at home. He would take a book to read.

Lin Qing He told him to ask her if he didn't understand, however, Zhou Qing Bai had never asked her before. Lin Qing He felt that this man could understand by himself.

"I heard Mother say that your old Zhou family ancestors were all bumpkins. I originally thought that the boys' studying ability is like me. Now it seems that they may have gotten it from you." Lin Qing He told him.

Zhou Qing Bai's education was actually great. He went to junior high school. In this era, it wasn't bad at all. But his family became poor later, so he went to serve as a soldier.

Although he only reached junior high school, Zhou Qing Bai's writing was actually very pretty.

Vigorous, strong and straight. The words were just like his person. This wasn't a lie.

"Like you." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

His knowledge wasn't as good as his wife. He felt that his wife must at least have a high school education level, or even higher.

It was just incredible.

He didn't dare to think any further. So he believed his wife self-taught herself the high school content.

Lin Qing He had a closed-lip smile and didn't argue with him about this matter. She talked about Zhou Xiao Mei's affairs: "The two of them will definitely not come to celebrate the New Year this year, so they'll have to take Cheng Cheng over."

"It's good to be together for the New Year." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Seeing that it was almost time to wash the feet and go to bed, Zhou Qing Bai went to the pot and brought water in. The couple washed their feet.

Before Lin Qing He went to the kang, she looked at Da Wa and Er Wa. It was the same old rule for San Wa, sleeping in their room.

He will be five years old next year. He will go to sleep with his two brothers then and don't think about come back.

When she and Zhou Qing Bai got on the kang, San Wa was already sleeping like a piglet.

Like usual, Zhou Qing Bai wanted to pay the public ration. Lin Qing He said: "It's not convenient tonight, go to sleep."

Zhou Qing Bai yielded when he heard it, and then hugged her to sleep.

This time passed quickly and it was New Year's Eve. Littel Su Cheng was picked up by Su Da Lin to spend the New Year in the city.

The team divided the last meat of the year. Everyone was ready to celebrate the New Year.

It was already 1972 this year.

After the New Year, they'll enter 1973, the year of the train.

Must say, even though Lin Qing He was looking forward to 1977 arriving every day, she felt sentimental. This time passed really fast.

"Tomorrow Da Wa will be nine years old." Lin Qing He suddenly felt emotional on the night of New Year's Eve.

Tomorrow was New Year Day. Da Wa will be nine years old. Er Wa will be seven years old. Even San Wa, who was one-year-old and couldn't talk when she arrived here, would be five years old.

This time flew really fast. It felt like it hadn't happened yet. Four years had passed in that instant.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say a word, but the arm around his wife tightened.

How could he not know that year passed one after another so quickly, but this was life.

"Qing Bai, if I am old and ugly, would you dislike me?" Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai: "..."

"You don't need to answer. I know you definitely will. You men are like this. Not a single good bunch. All so fickle. If there are young and beautiful ones, would you care about the life and death of the yellow-faced woman at home?" Lin Qing He continued.

Zhou Qing Bai: "..."

"You're not responding, means you're admitting by default. As expected, the crows in the world are as black as possible." Lin Qing He snorted coldly.

Then Zhou Qing Bai let his wife see what it means by 'not abandoning wife who been with him through thick and thin'.

After it was over, Zhou Qing Bai reluctantly answered, "I won't despise you."

Lin Qing He muttered in her heart, 'keep pretending then' and then slept peacefully in his arms. She dared not to continue playing the scene of Daiyu Burial Flower.

This straight steel man wouldn't know how to comfort her, but he would comfort her in his own way.

For example, if she said he dislikes her, he will let her see if he dislikes her.

Speaking of which, Zhou Qing Bai had been back for so many years, and his interest in her hadn't diminished at all.

Wasn't it said that married men and women were fiery affectionate for a year and a half when marriage start and after that, they can be purer than saints?

When two people lay together naked, it was said that they don't even have the heart to do it. Why was her man still so passionate?

The enthusiasm and passion for this matter were the same as always.

No matter how Lin Qing He grumbled, she was still very satisfied.

The two fell asleep huddled together.

The next day was New Year Day.

Third Brother Lin brought his two daughters over to pay a New Year greeting.

Third Sister-in-law Lin didn't bring her youngest girl here as she was still small. Another thing was that Third Sister-in-law Lin felt a little ashamed.

Lin Qing He gave birth to three sons, while Third Sister-in-law Lin gave birth to three daughters.

Even if it was Third Sister-in-law Lin, she couldn't hold her head up.

This era emphasized the importance of a son.

"Sister, don't think too much about it. She is pregnant again." Third Brother Lin probably saw what she thought and explained.

Lin Qing He was stunned: "You girl is only half a year old and she's pregnant again?"

Chapter 163: Not on the same level of thought

Third Brother Lin smiled and nodded. Lin Qing He had the heart to persuade him to not give birth too frequently but decided to forget about it.

Even if she was the elder sister, some things can't be said.

After all, she really couldn't put herself into Third Sister-in-law Lin's shoe and experience consecutively having three daughters. So it was better to say less and let the couple decide themselves.

As expected, Lin Qing He entertained her younger brother and her two nieces. She had them return with all smiles.

On the second day of the new year, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took the boys into the city.

Same as the previous years, they took the boys out to eat, drink, and have fun.

Of course, they also dropped by Zhou Xiao Mei's place.

Zhou Xiao Mei was pregnant, and her complexion was obviously good. She looked like a zongzi (bulging like a certain food).

Seeing her, Lin Qing He was very emotional. Fortunately, she didn't have to birth children like her. As far as she knew, any woman, who had been pregnant and had a child, would lose their figure.

Even in this era, it will collapse more severely.

Lin Qing He's body was originally average. After she came over, she paid great attention to mediation and maintenance, so she didn't look out of shape at all.

"He the closest to his parents after all." Lin Qing He looked at little Su Cheng and remarked.

Although he was brought up by his grandma, it's still wasn't as good as his own parents. It has only been a few days, not one bit unfamiliar can be seen. He still recognized Lin Qing He and her boys, but appeared a little distant toward them.

But in the end, it was a kid. After playing for a while, they got along like never before.

There was nothing else to worry about. Su Da Lin obviously took care of Zhou Xiao Mei wonderfully, so there was no need for anyone to elaborate.

"On such snowy weather, you have to be careful." Lin Qing He reminded.

"I know." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded, looking a bit aggrieved.

She came in to talk to Lin Qing He in private. She stated, "Fourth Sister-in-law, whether I'm having a boy or a girl, I don't plan to give birth after this one."

"The two is enough." Lin Qing He didn't have any disagreements on this and said: "As for your mother's opinion, you can consider it. You don't need to listen to her every time. To live your life, it mainly focuses on the wishes of the two of you. "

"I know Da Lin wants to have another one too, so I am willing to give birth to this one. But afterward, I really don't plan to have another one." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Su Da Lin was the only son of their Su family. He had always been lonely since then. One son was indeed lacking, so it was okay to have one more son.

In fact, there weren't many two-child families in this era. It seem too little. Which family didn't have four or five children?

But for Zhou Xiao Mei, two was a lot. What's more, giving birth was really time-consuming.

So Zhou Xiao Mei didn't plan to have more. If she raised them well, she didn't believe that her son would be worse than others in the future.

One can also match other family's handful!

"You can discuss this kind of thing with brother-in-law." Lin Qing He didn't dare to say anything more. Only a couple can discuss this kind of thing.

Otherwise, if she intervened now, won't Su Da Lin blame her?

It was wisest not to mix up in these matters.

After staying here for more than an hour, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He took the boys away.

Little Su Cheng was particularly reluctant to part with San Wa. When he was at his grandma's house, he liked playing with San Wa the most. He kept crying out 'gege' after he left.

After returning home, San Wa sighed again: "If only I had my own little brother or sister."

He liked being a big brother very much but didn't have the fate to be one. He was the youngest in the family. Although he had cousins, it was still that reason, they weren't birthed by his own parents. It always felt different.

Lin Qing He: "..."

Zhou Qing Bai finally stopped mentioning this topic, but this kid had to bring it up from time to time.

Sure enough, Lin Qing He raised her head and met Zhou Qing Bai's deep eyes.

Alright, she surrendered.

"Today was very tiring. Let's make dinner a bit simpler. Then wash up and prepare for bed." Lin Qing He said quickly.

This was really impossible to dodge.

They have been out for the whole and were indeed tired. So the family went to sleep after washing up.

Zhou Qing Bai did not continue to toss her around.

Every year on the second day of New Year, it was a tradition for her family to head to the city to play.

Although in the eyes of the villagers, this was too extravagant and wasteful. They couldn't believe Zhou Qing Bai. He had the spirit of being a master in other matters but he didn’t intervene in any of his wife's matter or how their lifestyle ended up because of her.

In a blink of an eye, Da Wa was nine years old. Country folks can start considering marriage at the age of fifteen. Many people got married at seventeen or eighteen. Now counting, how many years were there?

Time passed in a blink of an eye and if they don’t save any money for the children to use for the marriage now, there will be Er Wa and San Wa following behind after Da Wa married in the future.

Apparently, Qing Bai and his wife weren't very concerned.

In fact, some people in the village were already aiming for Da Wa.

Ignoring Lin Qing He, the unreliable mother, there was nothing to complain with just Zhou Qing Bai and his sons.

Especially Da Wa. He was very similar to his father, Zhou Qing Bai. Although he was only nine years old after the Chinese New Year, he was getting really tall really fast. He'll definitely be as big and tall as his father in the future.

How could the people who had daughters not keep in mind?

Everyone was clear which family within the ten miles and eight villages had a good daughter or a strong young man at this time.

From the looks of Da Wa, one knew he won't fare badly at all.

However, with Lin Qing He being the mother. This person didn't seem to be so easy to handle.

Lin Qing He was clueless about these things, but she had never worried about her sons' life-long events.

Even though the three boys were naughtier than the other, but in terms of appearance, they were the best among the children in the village. They all picked her and Zhou Qing Bai's best features.

What's more, how old were they now? To worry about things that happen ten years from now, wasn't this being too anxious?

This was the generation gap between her and the people at this time.

In Lin Qing He's opinion, it wasn't too late for a 30-year-old to marry. However, in this society's concept, a 30-year-old without a string of kids deserved strange looks.

For example, Third Brother Lin was now 28 years old. His wife was already pregnant with the fourth child.

And if she assumed correctly, he will definitely continue to have more in the future...

Thoughts were not on the same level. That's why Lin Qing He had never thought about integrating into the village after coming here for so many years. It was really impossible to get on the same topic. There was no need to forcibly integrate into their circle.

Chapter 164: Enquiring about English textbook

In the first month, it was still an idle period. The production team will not think about what to plant this spring before the fifteenth day of the first month

What's more, there wasn't much to do in January.

At this time they didn't even have a TV to watch.

Speaking of which, nowadays TV sets were only available in the homes of some leaders in the city. And they are still black and white.

If there was a radio in the house, that would be considered very impressive.

Lin Qing He wasn't interested in these things at all. What's more, there was technological advance mobile phone in her space.

While it was not snowing, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went up the mountain.

The three mischievous boys wanted to follow as well. Since they want to, then tag along. With children, one basically doesn't get the space for couple's time.

The family set up traps on the mountain to catch pheasants. Although they didn't catch anything at all in the whole afternoon, the family was still all joy and laughter on the way home.

The people in the village admire this family's life.

Not a moment of feeling troubled at all.

Especially Lin Qing He. Honestly, though this woman didn't know how to live properly, no one had ever seen her beat and scold her child. Unlike some women in the village. When it comes it to, they were more ruthless than men.

The men in the village were quite envious of Zhou Qing Bai.

Lin Qing He was pretty and knew how to cook. She was a spendthrift, but wasn't money earned to be spent?

And whether one knew how to spend money was also a technique. If some people were given money, they won’t know how to spend it. In the end, they save it all.

Then life at home was really meaningless.

What were they eating each day?

Most of the people had experienced the years of famine and can endure hardship. However, there was no damage inflicted from the comparisons.

They saw how Zhou Qing Bai was fed and not get slim at all.

They thought that once he retired from the force, he was going to end up like them.

Who knew there was no change.

It just shows how good Lin Qing He's cooking skills were.

Lin Qing He had nothing to do that day, so she made a nice meal while memorizing the text.

She soaked red beans. She planned to make red bean rolls, which the whole family loved to eat.

After making red bean rolls, she started to cook up things like eight-treasure congee again. This was to let her family intake more fiber and grain.

Every time Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa go out to play, some friends will ask them what they had.

It became a habit to ask.

Da Wa got his fill of showing off now. Same with Er Wa. About what they were eating, there wasn't much to talk about. The two brothers preferred to play football more.

As for San Wa, he was still very eager to talk.

When other pals asked, he counted with his fingers: "My mother made red bean rolls, eight-treasure congee, sesame cake, and peanut crisps. But my favorite is the eight-treasure congee. It's so yummy that I had five bowls in one meal!"

It was unknown when this kid knew how to brag.

Da Wa and Er Wa paid no heed to him. These were the brother's leftover game.

With San Wa's appetite, it'll be amazing if he can eat two bowls, let alone five bowls.

But this didn't affect the envy of the little friends.

Moreover, in their mind, it wasn't about whether San Wa can eat five bowls. The number five didn't represent appetite, but more like how delicious the so-called eight-treasure congee was.

Other why would they eat that much?

"Er Wa, can I come over and do homework with you?" Zhou Xia came to ask Er Wa in private.

How could Er Wa not know what he intended, and said: "You can come over and do your homework, but there is no more congee today. It's all finished."

"Completely finished?" Zhou Xia heard this and expression said 'what a shame'.

His fourth aunt was very nice. If he went over to do homework, his fourth aunt would scoop him a bowl.

"All gone. Grandfather ate the remaining eight-treasure congee in the morning." Er Wa nodded.

"Does grandfather and grandmother like to drink it too?" Zhou Xia asked.

"They do. You don't know how much grandfather likes it. He had a lot. Grandmother also likes it very much. She said it is delicious." Er Wa nodded.

Zhou Xia's saliva flow down at these words, and said, "Can you keep some for me next time you have it?"

"You ask Second Aunt to cook. It's not something unusual. It's made from grains at home." Erwa said.

There wasn't enough food at home to consume. Their family had to support Grandfather and Grandmother. His father's appetite was also large. His mother said that she didn't know how to feed them in the future.

After all, his eldest brother currently ate three bowls each meal, so how can there be enough for others?

Zhou Xia muttered, "My mother definitely won't make it."

This was why he envied Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa. There were so many delicious things.

Lin Qing He heard it within her room. She was a little embarrassed. In fact, it would be fine to give Zhou Xia a bowl. Since Er Wa refused for her, then forget it.

After all, she had a bad relationship with Second Sister-in-law. Although she had nothing against Zhou Xia, she still can't treat him the same as little Su Cheng.

Speaking of little Su Cheng, the little guy was sent over by his father on the seventh.

He was depressed for two days.

But because Lin Qing He made some yummy food and Brother San Wa played with him, the little guy quickly threw his parents to the back of his mind.

This time, Su Da Lin had brought over a few fishes. One of them was given to Third Sister-in-law.

Zhou Xiao Mei's next child will inevitably need to trouble Third Sister-in-law.

Third Sister-in-law didn't have any objection to helping on this matter. To get so many things for post-natal confinement, who would be against it?

Because her last post-natal confinement was done well, she felt that her health was much better.

Sure enough, post-natal confinement was very particular.

So when Su Da Lin brought the fish over, Third Sister-in-law's attitude was very nice.

Zhou Qing Bai was going to visit with his comrade. Lin Qing He gave him a bottle of good wine to bring over.

Zhou Qing Bai's gaze softened. When he returned, he brought Lin Qing He one smoked rabbit and two smoked pheasants.

"Your comrade gave it?" Lin Qing He said with bright eyes.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai knew she would like it, so when his comrade brought it up, he did not refuse.

After all, those who work in the department found it easier to get these things.

"Chen Gang told me to take you over to sit around sometime." Zhou Qing Bai continued.

"That's fine. We'll go and visit when we have time." Lin Qing He smiled.

Then she began to deal with these smoked wild animals.

Smoked wild animals had a long shelf-life.

The first to be eaten was the smoked rabbit. It was just steam in the pot and had seasoning added. The taste was pretty good.

A rabbit can be divided into two meals. The family ate to their satisfaction.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't care about that much now. It was fine as long as they have something to eat.

They can't nitpick while eating, right?

Soon the days passed and it was time for spring activity. Zhou Qing Bai and Father Zhou had started their sunrise until sunset life, while Lin Qing He went to the black market to quietly enquire about English textbooks. She intended to learn English privately.

Chapter 165: Aim for the advantages and avoid the disadvantages

English textbooks were hard to get in this era.

They were all classified as more sensitive topics. In the first year of the recontinuation of the college entrance examination, English wasn't required to be tested. It seems that from the second year, an English exam was added.

Lin Qing He remembered it like this, but the details were not clear.

But at the moment her self-study course had reached the first year of high school. Since she was idle, it wasn't a bad idea to try and get her hands on some English textbooks to memorize words.

Lin Qing He had some connections in the black market.

As long as she can give the right price, it will be quickly obtained for her, even if it was such a sensitive product.

There were a good few English textbooks. The people, who were searching for them, didn't understand them, so two of them were in Russian. Lin Qing He didn't need them and she didn't understand Russian either.

She did understand English but had forgotten a lot after so many years. She needed to pick it up again.

The basic English textbook cost Lin Qing He ten yuan.

This was almost a sky-high price.

But the person who came here was right. They took a lot of risks to get it for her, so the price wasn't that unacceptable.

Lin Qing He put the English textbooks directly into the space.

Such things can't be shown to the boys. Otherwise, if the little person walked out and said something wrong, it was easy for things to happen.

After solving the English textbooks matter, Lin Qing He came to find a retired female worker to sell pork.

"Big lass, your pork is good." The retired female worker smiled in satisfaction.

"I especially gave you such care, ma'am. All the good stuff I got were left for you." Lin Qing He said.

The retired ma'am laughed and whispered after the transaction finished: "This transaction is the last time. Don't come next time yet. Don't go to the black market starting tomorrow. There are some problems outside."

She was willing to sell Lin Qing He this favor. After all, it was thanks to Lin Qing He that her meat and food increased and her family can eat more.

For example, last winter, Lin Qing He brought her dozens of jins of wheat and more than fifty jins of sweet potatoes. This was extremely hard to come by.

And it had always been fair trade, so the retired ma'am hoped to continue.

"Thank you for reminding me." Lin Qing He nodded.

Then she collected the money and left.

Without having anything else to sell, Lin Qing He rode her bicycle home.

On the way, she stopped by the community and took a look. She bought a half basket of eggs. Then she took it home.

Only when she got home did she retrieve some more from the space.

The ones she brought over were all used up. These eggs were all stocked from the black market in the county city. There was still a basket left in the space. That meant, she will be shrinking and dieting for a while. When spring begins, she can stow a supply of eggs.

Because at that time, the hens continued to lay eggs.

Lin Qing He cracked an egg, divided it into two portions, steamed it into egg custard, and then went to the door to shout.

Soon San Wa came back.

"Mother, you are back. You have worked hard on this trip." San Wa, the little flatterer said with a fawning smile.

Since Lin Qing He complained about him only remembering food and didn't know to care about her last time, he made amends. When she came back, the first thing he did was to express his appreciation.

"It was quite a work." Lin Qing He nodded in response.

San Wa smiled and said, "Mother, why did you call me?"

"Got no candies, but I did steam an egg custard for you. Want to eat it?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Want." San Wa just happened to be a little hungry after playing outside.

"Go and get your grandmother to bring little Cheng Cheng over. Mother made a portion for him too." Lin Qing He ordered.

"No need. My little brother had eaten sweet potato soup made by Eldest Aunt. He won't be able to eat it anymore," San Wa responded.

"When did he eat it?" Lin Qing He checked.

"About the same time as me," San Wa replied.

Lin Qing He estimated that it was around the time she headed out and said: "It's been so long. It should be fine, but you can ask your grandmother if he can eat."

San Wa went to ask. When he returned, he brought back Mother Zhou and little Su Cheng.

Little Su Cheng was ready to snack. Lin Qing He had let Mother Zhou feed him.

"There aren't many eggs at home." Mother Zhou pointed out.

"It's okay. I came back with a basket again." Lin Qing He casually responded.

Then Lin Qing He started making the dough. It was getting late. Should be time for lunch preparation.

They were having noodles for lunch.

A soy paste with egg can be mixed with it.

"Qing He, Da Wa is only nine years old and he's attending fifth grade. Isn't this too fast?" Mother Zhou had finished feeing little Su Cheng and got him to play with San Wa. She came to the kitchen to help out and mentioned.

"It's next semester. It's not really fast." This semester was already in the second semester of fourth grade.

It was already '73. Not counting this year, there were still four years. Counting this year, it was still five years away from the college entrance examination.

There were also two years of junior high schools, two years of high schools, and one year of fifth grade.

Adding it up, it was just in time for the first batch.

Lin Qing He paid close attention to Da Wa's study. Since there wasn't much to do during the winter break, his study had never fallen back even though they did sometimes go out to play.

Lin Qing He also planned to get Da Wa to skip a grade again. But on the thought that he was still young, she didn't have it in her to push him too much. She didn't interfere too much, since it'll be fine at the time. Most importantly, in the first year of the college entrance examination recontinuation, the policy was really loose.

Just don’t know if she and Da Wa can get into the same college then.

Even if it was another four or five years, Da Wa will be only 13 or 14 years old by then. With Da Wa's personality, he will not suffer a loss if he goes outside. But as a mother, how could she be willing to let such a young kid to go to college so far on his own?

The sons of the first batch of examinees may be about his age.

"I think those who are in fifth grade are all fifteen or sixteen years old." Mother Zhou Mu said.

This was the truth. At this time, little attention was paid to education. There were many people who began to go to school at ten years old, like Eldest Sister-in-law's girls.

But now, they didn't attend anymore. Studying for more than a year, they gained the basic knowledge. It was enough to recognize the characters. After all, with so many people in the family, the burden was quite big. Even with the heart to, they didn't have the condition to let them study.

"With Da Wa's personality, you don't have to worry, Mother. He won't suffer a loss anywhere he goes." No matter how worried Lin Qing He was herself, she had to comfort the elderly.

When Mother Zhou heard these words, a smile bloomed on her face: “I’m just worried about him going such a long way to the county's high school by himself.”

"What is there to worry about? A boy got to exercise. I heard Qing Bai said that when he that old, he dared to make steel like adults." Lin Qing He had a grin on her face when mentioning her man.

On the surface, it seems like she was muddling through matters. He was different from her. He had that sense of team spirit and group honor. Unlike her, who was heartless. Only accept the good and dodging the bad. A natural-born at aiming for the advantages and avoiding the disadvantages.

Chapter 166: Rainy days

Mother Zhou felt that every time her fourth daughter-in-law talked about her youngest son, her face seemed to be glowing.

Moreover, the reason why Fourth's wife became better now, wasn't it because it was brought on by her youngest son after he came back?

She used to be really unrestrained.

But that's all in the past, no need to mention it. It was enough to change for better in the future.

Still, Mother Zhou saw the importance of a man to the family from Fourth's wife's situation.

Even when Qing Bai didn't do anything after he came back, he was able to change his wife. He made his wife become better and better now and be one hundred percent filial to them two elders.

They had noodles in soy paste and egg sauce at night.

Lin Qing He kept to her usual routine. Eating about half a bowl was enough, Zhou Qing Bai and Father Zhou both had a large bowl of noodles.

"Da Wa's Mother eats too little." Mother Zhou remarked at the dinner table.

"It's not. My appetite is only so big." Lin Qing He didn't mind.

Every meal, she only ate 60% full. She didn't have to do heavy-duty work, so metabolism won't be so fast.

However, in Mother Zhou's opinion, that bit she had was too little. But after so many days, Mother Zhou noticed she didn't eat much at every meal.

So even when she splurged and often bought meat and eggs back, 90% of the food goes into the stomachs of her son and grandchildren. While she ate 10% of it.

Was there anything to complain about?

She wasn't like some women, who didn't care about their men and children and just sate themselves.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He simply scooped two large bundles of noodles for his wife. Lin Qing He was taken aback, then gave him a displeased look as she uttered, "Just eat your food."

"Eat more." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"Mother, I'll also give you mine." Er Wa piped.

"Me too." San Wa followed.

"Mother, pass the bowl over. I scooped it for you." Da Wa had already twirled up a bundle of noodles and motioned for her to pass the bowl over.

Lin Qing He dismissed them, "All of you, eat your own. Want to send me packing with that bit of little noodle. Not gonna be that easy. I made this noodle for you. When you grow up, you can get me something better then."

The three brothers merrily promised.

The whole family happily had lunch.

After a little more than an hour of break, Zhou Qing Bai had to go to work again.

"Da Wa, after getting off school, remember to go to gather pigweed with Er Wa." Lin Qing He said when Da Wa was heading to school.

"I know." Da Wa acknowledged.

Er Wa also nodded. The two brothers had made an arrangement with others.

At this time, when the students finished studying, they would go to fetch pigweed in exchange for work points. Although it wasn't much, a bit still counted and can get a share of food later. These were all food.

Lin Qing He let them be and sent the brothers on their way to school.

Her method of teaching had always been this way. San Wa was still young, so he should have fun. But once he gets older, he will also go forage pigweed.

Boys, you can't delicately raise them.

However, the whole village believed Lin Qing He's education method was spoiling the children.

Even Mother Zhou felt Fourth's wife knew to dote the children and take care of her man.

Soon the milk station began to provide milk again.

It was the same as last year. This year, San Wa still disliked to drink pure milk, so Lin Qing He added a tiny bit of sugar for him.

They had consumed milk for so long last year. Even after the milk supply stopped, she would buy milk powder. She would notify Shen Yu in advance and ask her to help set aside two bags.

So basically the milk has never been cut off.

Honestly, when Da Wa drank this, it became apparent that he was at the peak stage of his growth spurt.

Boys at this age will develop until they are eighteen or nineteen years old. This nutrition was definitely indispensable.

Although the food at home was considered top-notch in the village, Lin Qing He still felt that it wasn't enough. So this milk was a necessity.

Da Wa loved to drink it. He blissfully consumed a bowl of milk paired with three big mantou.

Er Wa got used to drinking it now and felt wasn't so bad.

Only the kid, San Wa, liked it sweetened. Lin Qing He didn't stop him either. It was enough to only give a hint of sweetness.

Lin Qing He pulled out the remaining cloth at home and begun to make new summer clothes for Da Wa.

Last year’s set was really hard to wear. She'll pass it on to Er Wa and Da Wa will have new clothes made for him. Then she promised Er Wa, she will make a new one for him in winter. If not, this kid will not be happy.

They really became slightly spoiled rotten by her...

It wasn't just Da Wa. Zhou Qing Bai also need his made.

Although Zhou Qing Bai had three or four replacements, the clothes were relatively damaged. Lin Qing He planned to make two more tops.

As for the old clothes, she'll give them to her brother.

In a blink of an eye, it was May.

The weather had been a bit bad lately. It was very dull. Looking at the sky, it was obviously going to be an encore of heavy rain.

Lin Qing He burned the mugwort leaves and smoked everything inside and outside the house. Especially the pigsty and chicken pen in the backyard.

It wasn't long after the smoking was finished, it started to rain. Exactly in the middle of the night that day.

At first, it was light rain first, then evolved into heavy rain.

"I guess this rain will take three or four days." Lin Qing He said.

The rain had been brewing for a few days. It wasn't the kind of light rain that comes and leaves as it wishes.

Zhou Qing Bai closed the windows. He didn't pay any heed. It was still a long way before the summer harvest, so he wasn't worried.

With such heavy rain, naturally, there was no need to go to work tomorrow. As for Lin Qing He, she had no excuse to reject Zhou Qing Bai and the couple naturally became busy.

"Stinky man." Lin Qing He was held in Zhou Qing Bai's embrace. She superficially beat him once.

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled. He was still content with hugging his wife.

The rainy nights were slightly cool, making it comfortable to sleep. The couple slept until after seven o'clock. The boys were already awake, but they didn't disturb their parents.

It was raining so hard that Da Wa and Er Wa didn't have to go to school.

It was already like this. With such heavy rain, it meant there was no need to go to school. Everyone was aware of this.

When Lin Qing He woke up, Zhou Qing Bai was still asleep. But as soon as she moved, Zhou Qing Bai woke up.

This had been a habit for many years and cannot be changed in a lifetime.

"Go back to sleep. I'm going to cook." Lin Qing He kissed him on the cheek and said.

This man was a feast to the eyes. Even if his skin was bronzed because of work, it still appealed to her very much.

Zhou Qing Bai hugged her and said nothing. It was obvious that he didn't want her to leave like this.

Lin Qing He followed along and leaned in his arms. The couple got intimate for a while before Lin Qing He got up.

Although it was raining heavily, the milkman still delivered the milk on time.

Da Wa had already brought the milk in, so Lin Qing He steamed the mantou, boiled the milk, and then fried a little cabbage and a chive omelet.

Chapter 167: I kind of want to teach

With such heavy rain, she didn't call Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to come over to eat. Lin Qing He placed it in a food container and got Da Wa to send it over.

The family soon got up, brushed their teeth, and had breakfast.

After breakfast, Zhou Qing Bai put on a raincoat and headed to the backyard to feed the pigs and chickens. Then he went out with a hoe. Since the rain was pretty big, he naturally had to check if the water in the field could flow out or not.

Even though they don't have work in the field, these patrols were required.

Lin Qing He lamented how the people, who relied on the weather to eat at this time, had it hard.

"Father have it tough." San Wa also remarked.

It was tough. since he had to go out during this downpour, right?

"He does. If you get employed, then you don't have to work so hard." Lin Qing He said, "Da Wa, Er Wa, what do you think?"

Both Da Wa and Er Wa agreed. Then the two brothers went to study.

Lin Qing He continued to work on the unfinished clothes.

Zhou Qing Bai soon returned. There weren't any major problems. Also, knowing that it was going to rain these days, the crops didn't need watering. So, there wasn't much to do.

"I'm making two new tops for you. As for your old ones, give it to my brother when he got free time to come over?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Don't need to make mine. Make two set for yourself." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He grinned and replied, "My clothes don't get damaged, unlike you guys."

Speaking of it, she hadn't made many clothes since she came here. Most of them were the original owner's remains. Still, they were all in good condition. Also, her clothes don't get worn out, so there was no need to make new ones.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at his wife.

He knew that the village had a bad opinion of his wife. They say she didn't know how to live. In fact, he knew the best whether she did or didn't.

Basically, all the good stuff was left to him and the children. As for herself, she always makes do with the situation.

Zhou Qing Bai wasn't one to say pretty words. In his heart, he knew how much she put in for this family. It was all because of her that the family can have the current vitality.

"Why are you looking at me like this?" Lin Qing He glanced at him when she sewed the neckline. Seeing him staring at her, she asked in puzzlement.

"Make yourself two." Zhou Qing Bai maintained as he focused on her.

"I will." Lin Qing He chuckled and then continued to make clothes.

One made clothes, while the other watched her make it. Not finding it boring at all.

"This year, Da Wa's sweater needs to be disassembled and re-knitted. This kid is like you. He will definitely be a tall man in the future." Lin Qing He chattered.

"Don't exert yourself." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"It's not tiring. There's always something to do at home." Lin Qing He said.

Although she can learn Chinese, Mathematics, and English when she was idle and want to pass, she had to do all the work that should be done at home. Otherwise, it'll keep niggling at the back of her mind.

"By the way, is the junior high school at the community recruiting teachers? I kind of want to teach." Lin Qing He changed the topic.

Zhou Qing Bai was surprised: "Teaching?"

"Not okay?" Lin Qing He swept a glance at him.

"It's not that. If you want to teach, you have to take an exam." Zhou Qing Bai said, looking at his wife.

He never expected his wife to have such thoughts. He had seen her handwriting and the writing was really good-looking. It's just that teaching wasn't an easy job.

"Nothing wrong with having exams. What's more, now that the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University is opened, there will be more emphasis on education. The community's junior high school should pay more attention to it." Lin Qing He said.

She felt that she can't just sit and wait, right?

There were still a few years left. She got to find something to pass the time.

For example, this teaching profession. Although she hadn't done it before, it shouldn't be difficult. It's just teaching junior high school students.

From the way she talked, Zhou Qing Bai knew that she really had these thoughts. So he hesitated and said, "Then I will ask the community."

"For now, leave it. The rain is so heavy." Lin Qing He reacted when she saw that he was about to head out

"It's okay." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head, then wore a raincoat and rode a bicycle over to the community to find the principal.

The principal of the community's junior high school naturally knew Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai had previously attended junior high school in the community.

"The junior high school will definitely recruit a math teacher next semester. But can your wife teach?" the junior high school principal was taken aback.

As Lin Qing He said, the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University were recruiting students. The education that had been dropped was slowly beginning to revive, so it was necessary to recruit an additional math teacher.

The first choice was to choose among the urban educated youth who were in the countryside.

"My wife can." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

He knew how hard his wife worked. He had seen the questions given to Da Wa and found them difficult.

He felt that his wife's education level must have reached high school. She won't be worse than those urban educated youths.

The junior high school principal said in his mind, don't tell me you got bewitched by your wife.

"After this summer harvest, an exam will be held. The questions are made on the spot and given at once, so no one can cheat. If your wife wants to be a teacher, let her come and try at that time." The junior high school principal did not refuse, just stated.

If she didn't pass then, can't blame anyone. Of course, he can also give an explanation to Zhou Qing Bai then.

Zhou Qing Bai came back to report.

Lin Qing He was very delighted and rushed to ask, "What's the pay?"

Zhou Qing Bai knew of this. If one goes to teaching, they can receive work points. Five work points. In addition, there were salaries. One can get 13 yuan in a month. As for coupons, it was according to the situation.

After the restoration of the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University, both the community’s junior schools and county's high schools were consciously trained. If the school could produce a Worker, Peasants, and Soldiers University student who responded to the state’s call, how glorious would it be?

This matter wasn't confirmed yet. If it got spread out, it will definitely cause a lot of ridicules. Because Lin Qing He going to teach in this state was simply a joke.

Therefore, Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai not to say anything. Not even to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

Lin Qing He didn't know the extent of the urban educated youths' ability. Since there was only one position for math teacher, Lin Qing He dared not relax at all. Who knows how good the other educated youths were?

In the following period, Lin Qing He studied the textbooks of elementary school, junior high school and even high school very systematically again. She was waiting for the community's junior high school teacher exam, which was after the summer harvest.

Lin Qing He's effort was seen by Mother Zhou.

Aside from completing the chores that needed to be done, Fourth's wife was constantly holding a book.

As expected, Mother Zhou would ask. Why was she so diligent all of a sudden?

Lin Qing He used the usual logic, saying that she wanted to teach Da Wa. He will be in the fifth grade next semester. How can she teach him if she didn't work hard?

Mother Zhou had checked with Da Wa. Da Wa said that the school teachers couldn't match up to the questions his mother gave him.

Chapter 168: You're an illiterate rural woman

It was also at this time that Mother Zhou completely believed that Da Wa and Er Wa's ability to study were exactly like their mother.

The old Zhou family didn't have the gene for studying.

For example, Second Sister-in-law's Zhou Xia. His academic performance was really average.

And this was with the help of Er Wa, who taught him. Otherwise, it was needless to be said how bad the grades could get. Also, when he got back, he was never seen studying and was always playing. His mother chased after him as she yelled about squandering money and he needn't study if he can't get admitted in the future.

At this time, it was necessary to have a certain mark to move up a grade, otherwise, they will repeat the year.

Zhou Xia hadn't fallen to the point of repeating the grade. Still, it was impossible for him to achieve full marks like Er Wa.

It wasn't until the summer harvest that Lin Qing He's studying progress slowed down.

But have to say, she had studied the textbooks of elementary and junior high school inside out and she thoroughly understood them. The first year of high school was mostly completed. She hadn't started above high school year two yet. There will be a time in the future, so she'll take it slowly.

The summer harvest was hectic. Even though Lin Qing He continued to review, her focus was still on caring for Zhou Qing Bai.

Since the summer harvest started, Lin Qing He ordered an extra bottle of milk every day. It was made into milk mantou for him and Father Zhou to eat in the morning before heading out.

Three hearty meals a day, plus a thick mung bean soup at noon.

With this kind of diet, this tiring summer harvest was passed safely this year.

However, some people still had heatstroke. Eldest Sister-in-law's Da Ni had a heatstroke. Lin Qing He gave her some medicine. Eldest Sister-in-law wanted to pay her, but Lin Qing He didn't accept.

Speaking of Da Ni, she wasn't young anymore. Lin Qing He heard Mother Zhou mentioned that Eldest Sister-in-law recently began to help Da Ni check out potential marriage candidates.

But after doing the math, Da Ni was sixteen this year. In this era of early marriage norms, one can indeed start to look out at sixteen.

Then get engaged first. Wait until the age of eighteen, when it was the perfect time to marry out.

They can also let the son-in-law's family come over occasionally to help with some work or something.

Of course, this was a common occurrence in the countryside. The son-in-law will come to help on his own accord without the future father-in-law opening his mouth.

After the summer harvest, Eldest Sister-in-law had already made her choice.

He was from their village. A person from Wang family.

Though the majority of Zhoujia Village had the surname Zhou, one-third of them had different surnames.

Zhou Da Ni's selected match was one year older than her. He was only seventeen years old this year. His height was average, not much over at one meter seventy. Still, the Wang family was a pretty good household.

There were only two brothers, which wasn't a lot. At least after they got married, they can live alone in a small independent wing.

The two families connected with each other in private, but the rest was skimming the surface.

After all, they were still young now. They had brought it up for now and wait until they get older, they'll discuss it.

This method was quite popular now.

Lin Qing he felt it was too early for this kind of thing. At sixteen, they were still in middle school. Still, she didn't say anything.

This was not her daughter after all. It was Eldest Sister-in-law's. Even Mother Zhou, the mother-in-law, had no right to interfere, let alone her.

Eldest Sister-in-law had a good eye. The person she picked was wonderful.

After the summer harvest, the grain was distributed.

Same as the previous years, Lin Qing He had instructed Third Brother Lin to help. She got Third Brother Lin to gather extra food at his side.

She also gave him the two clothes that Zhou Qing Bai had discarded.

Although it was discarded old clothes, there were only four or five patches, which was an okay condition.

Third Brother Lin collected a lot at his side. It was even more so at the food distribution at Lin Qing He's side. Because Mother Zhou knew about it, there was no hesitation. As long as she didn't overdo it, no one would be suspicious.

After the grain was collected this time, Lin Qing He went to participate in the community's junior high school's math teacher exam.

The scumbag Chen Shan also happened to be participating in the exam this time.

Chen Shan was also shocked when he saw Zhou Qing Bai bringing Lin Qing He over. Although he was aiming for Lin Qing He, he was disrespectfully mocked by Lin Qing He last time.

Later on, seeing how Lin Qing He didn't have any of that intention at all, he lost his interest. Lin Qing He was indeed beautiful. But to be honest, Chen Shan really didn't dare to make small movements under Zhou Qing Bai's watch.

Others also noticed Lin Qing He.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He were both well known.

Especially Lin Qing He. Everyone in the ten miles and eight villages had heard of this prodigal wife's reputation. They never expected that she would come?

"Ahem." The community's principal was also surprised. He really didn't expect Zhou Qing Bai to actually bring his wife over to take the teacher admission exam. After a dry cough, he said: "There is still half an hour. The teachers inside will finish copying the exam questions. This time, we'll select the best. Only accepting the first and second place. The first will be the official teacher. I believe you all know very well about the official teacher's benefit. As for the second place, he/she will be a substitute with a salary of six yuan and three work points."

This was unexpected. They initially thought there was only one spot and never expect there will an additional substitute.

Lin Qing He felt more relieved. If she doesn't get the first place, she would get second place, right!

Zhou Qing Bai didn't go back immediately. He stayed behind to wait with Lin Qing He.

Soon the test paper was ready. Including Lin Qing He, there was a total of 18 people partaking the test.

They all entered the classroom and started to do questions.

There were two test papers. Although they were recruiting math teachers, there was also a Chinese test paper.

Because if there is a temporary need for a substitute, it had to be replaced by other teachers. So they must have knowledge of Chinese literacy.

Lin Qing He didn't hesitate at all. After looking through the test paper, she found it wasn't difficult at all. It was all basic. Even if it had a little depth, it wasn't as tricky as the questions she gave to Da Wa.

Lin Qing He completed a math test paper in half an hour. Then she worked on the Chinese test paper, which didn't take much time either.

It took some time for the composition because it was necessary to write a 500-character composition. The name of the composition was "Advance".

One look at a topic like "advance", it was clear what was needed to be written.

Although Lin Qing He knew about the future development situation, she didn't dare to write about it. Instead, she wrote the core content of advancing. She sang about people's life getting better and better. The whole story was focused on this. The text narration was very smooth and catchy.

So that not only did mathematics get a full mark but also Chinese too. There was no error at all.

The junior high school's principal was very surprised about her result.

"Impossible! This is impossible! You're an illiterate rural woman! How could you get such a high score!" After hearing this score, the third-ranked male educated youth was unwilling to accept it and immediately raised doubts.

That behavior seemed like it was Lin Qing He and the community's junior school cheating!

Chapter 169: Community's junior high school teacher

"You dare to engage in feudal discrimination against working women? It can't be that you disagree with leaders' talk of women supporting half the sky?"

Lin Qing He displayed no hesitation at all and instantly squinted at this educated youth.

The angry educated youth felt like cold water was poured on his head and hurriedly responded: "No, I'm not discriminating against working women. I respect the leaders' statement. However, do you count as a working woman? Have you ever worked in the field!"

Toward the end, he directed a mocking look at Lin Qing He.

"Your awareness is really equal to nothing. I haven't been to the field, so I'm not a working woman? Your mind and awareness are only limited to this. I take care of everything inside and outside the house and let my man work in the field without any unease to increase the output of the production team. How am I not a working woman?"

"My family raises two pigs for the production team. Go to our village and ask, whose pigs are as fat as ours? Am I not a working woman?"

"I have three sons in a row. Now they are all thriving and will contribute to the country in the future. I also use that free time to study hard and improve. I'm still not a working woman?"

"In the city, those employed never entered the field. In your eyes, they aren't working women either?"

Lin Qing He stated with a sneer.

"You are...are simply forcing logic!" Flushed red, the educated youth angrily uttered.

"I'm stating the truth. In your eyes, working women are the so-called rural women? You dare to discriminate against the great working women. You dare to discriminate against the working women personally recognized by the leaders. With this mind of yours, you're worthy to come over to teach students? Also, this test result of yours, it's about 50 percent. You still have the face to teach students?" Lin Qing He mocked mercilessly.

However, she was also lamenting.

With such a simple test paper, he actually scored such a mark. What's more, such a score can actually be ranked third.

The second place turned out to be that damned Chen Shan, who passed both courses.

As expected on the only educated youth in the surrounding area, who got admitted to the university and returned to the city on his own ability, after the college entrance examination resumed later.

Of course, he was far from getting her perfect scores in both subjects.

"Principal, I'm suspicious that the exam questions were leaked in advance. How could she get a perfect score for such a difficult exam!" the educated youth gritted his teeth.

"What nonsense! This test paper was pushed out by working overtime this morning and it was only finished coping out earlier on!" Several teachers from the community junior high school became displeased and immediately objected.

In fact, they also found it extremely surprising that someone could actually receive full marks on such test papers.

They had heard Lin Qing He mentioned that she studied hard by herself in her free time just now. Still, it was incredible to be able to get full marks on the exam.

"Are you questioning the prestige of the community's junior high school!" Junior High School's principal was amazed too. He also swept a disgruntled gaze at the male educated youth.

"This is impossible. Simply impossible!" The male educated youth bit out through his teeth.

Zhou Qing Bai frowned. He wanted to say something but was stopped by Lin Qing He. She sneered at this male educated youth, whose name she didn't even know: "Why can't I obtain this score? Do you think I am you? Give back what you have learned to the school. And, not allow others to make progress? Principal, now I’m here, let whoever has any questions to ask me directly. You can let them look at my test paper too."

"That's right. Bring the test paper." The principal finally recalled.

One of the female teachers passed Lin Qing He's test paper to the principal and sent Lin Qing He a kind smile.

She believed Lin Qing He didn't cheat at all because she made a good few questions, which she wrote out after squeezing her brain.

Not a second person knew about it.

And apart from Lin Qing He, no one else worked it.

There was also Lin Qing He's handwriting. It was also written upright and delicately. One can see that it was someone who had worked hard.

Wasn't this enough to prove it?

The principal examined the two test papers, especially on the Chinese composition. Then he turned to Lin Qing He: "You learned these by yourself?"

"My Qing Bai taught me a little bit. The rest of the time, I lazily stayed at home to study." Lin Qing He replied with an embarrassed smile.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife.

Lin Qing He sent him a look of love.

So Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything and sheltered his family.

"Qing Bai is blessed." The principal and Father Zhou had known each other well. He mostly treated Zhou Qing Bai as his nephew, so he nodded with an approving smile.

Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai proudly. The gaze Zhou Qing Bai directed towards his wife couldn't be any gentler.

As the two of them exchange looks, the principal had already distributed Lin Qing He's test papers: "Alright, you can see for yourself. Whether it is handwriting or answers, compare them with your own."

Lin Qing He's test papers circulated among the educated youths. No one in the room could compare to Lin Qing He's visibly graceful words.

Chen Shan's calligraphy was pretty good, but it was only good, not excellent.

On Lin Qing He's two answer sheets, the strokes were very clean and tidy.

"I'm not going to go in-depth on the math. You can actually calculate it like this. My draft is here. You can take it if you want the steps." Lin Qing He took out the draft from her pants pocket. There was always a draft paper for the exam.

"As for the language, as long as it is written from memory, I can recite it all now. I know it thoroughly, so you can test me if you want." Lin Qing He said indifferently.

The male educated youth, who was still unconvinced, immediately got her to recite the long essay without reservation.

Lin Qing He really did open her mouth and recite.

She recited this long essay without missing a word.

The principal and the few teachers looked at Lin Qing He with admiration.

There were several other female educated youths who weren't willing to admit defeat. As long as it was reciting, Lin Qing He did not hesitate. It continued one after another.

After five texts, even the male educated youths were speechless.

Lin Qing He's enunciation was clear with no stammering at all. Her fonts were graceful. At first glance, one can tell she was very knowledgeable. Also, the draft, the method of solving the problem was refreshing.

Chen Shan's gaze on Lin Qing He carried even more radiance. He never expected that this woman would have such an unknown side.

The whole person seemed to be shining.

At this point, Lin Qing He had officially become a math teacher in the community junior high school.

However, classes have not officially started yet. It was summer vacation. It will not officially start the lessons until September 1st.

The salary was also calculated from that time.

She will teach the first year as the second year and the third year already got teachers.

But these were not important.

The important thing was that Lin Qing He will have employment!

See if anyone would still dare to call her the laziest woman in the village in the future or dare to say Zhou Qing Bai gained eight lifetimes of unluckiness by marrying her!

Chapter 170: Envious of old Fourth's good fortune

Lin Qing He's success in becoming a first-year teacher in the community junior high school soon spread throughout the village.

It caused a stir within the whole Zhoujia Village.

What?

Zhou Qing Bai’s prodigal wife became the junior high school's first-year math teacher?

How was this possible? This got to be false. It's a rumor!

Let alone the people in the village, even the other branches in old Zhou family were all astonished when they heard the news.

Third Sister-in-law accepted it very well because she had seen Lin Qing He study in private. What's more, her writing was particularly good.

Eldest Sister-in-law had heard from Da Ni and the others about their fourth aunt tutoring them on their homework. She discussed with Third Sister-in-law and found it wasn't too difficult to accept.

While Second Sister-in-law can't. She couldn't completely swallow this.

How could this be? How? With the way Lin Qing He was, how could she be admitted as the first-year math teacher in the community's junior high school?

To actually get this kind of person to teach, is there no one left in the community?

"Do you think it was your fourth brother-in-law who used his connection?" Wang Ling, who was on good terms with her, couldn't help asking.

Second Sister-in-law did not speak.

"I guess nine out of ten that it's like this. With how she is, she won't have the ability to teach the community's junior high school if it weren't for your fourth brother-in-law. Even our production group's elementary school doesn't want her." Wang Ling said.

Second Sister-in-law finally couldn't stay put, saying: "I guess it's a good bet that it's due to my fourth brother-in-law's connection. However, I heard that many educated youths applied for such a position this time. If she did use connections, then this matter won't stop at here"

The educated youths had troubles before, so they joined forces later and created a place called the educated youth committee. If there was any injustice, the educated youth committee could go to the city to report. At that time, the entire community will have to bear the consequences.

These educated youths weren't accustomed to hardship and have long targeted this teaching position.

Whether it was the production group's elementary school or the community's junior high school, their eyes were similar to those of a wolf eyeing on meat as long as a vacancy appeared.

How great it was to be a teacher?

They can get work points without being exposed to the wind or the sun. Especially the community's junior high school. Heard one can get a salary of more than ten yuan per month. Was there a better job than this?

If Lin Qing He relied on Zhou Qing Bai's relationship, it would be useless. Those educated youth would never agree.

Wang Ling's eyes were bright when she heard it: "If this cause trouble, then this matter won't be small. Will she get thrown in jail?"

Second Sister-in-law also looked forward to Lin Qin He's arrest and receive good teaching. This will let her know to not act so wild all day long!

As she waited and waited, nothing happened.

Several days passed without the educated youths causing a ruckus.

"Mother, the educated youths hadn't made a fuss?" Finally, after the fifth day, Second Sister-in-law couldn't sit still and asked Mother Zhou.

So many days have passed, and there was no news at all. This really made one anxious.

Mother Zhou frowned when she heard this, and replied, "Why would the educated youth make a fuss?"

"The fact that Da Wa's mother used fourth brother-in-law's connection and became a teacher of the community's junior high school," answered Second Sister-in-law.

"San Ni's Mother, what are you talking about? Da Wa's mother was admitted due to her own merits." Eldest Sister-in-law directly responded when she heard it.

"That's right. We've all asked about this in person. Da Wa's mother got full marks on two test papers. Those educated youths couldn't beat her. She was admitted on the basis of her strength. How did it become her using her fourth brother-in-law's connections? "Third Sister-in-law also frowned.

She was pretty far along with her pregnancy and was close to her due date.

When Mother Zhou heard this, she approximately understood the situation. She sneered at her second daughter-in-law: "Were you waiting for the educated youth committee to come over and make trouble in our old Zhou's house these days?"

At this, Second Sister-in-law quickly responded: "Mother, I didn't..."

"If you didn't, what do you mean by this? The villagers are all congratulating Fourth's wife, while you are awaiting the bad? Every time Xia Xia went over there to do homework, Fourth's wife always gave him a share if there was anything delicious. He had eaten a lot of food from there and you want Fourth's wife to meet with ill?" Mother Zhou eyed at her.

Second Sister-in-law turned pale and replied, "Mother, don't talk about me. Let's talk about this first. She can deceive others, but can she deceive our own family? Let her surrender. It's not a joke when the educated youth committee causes a ruckus. The whole old Zhou family will be shamed along with her."

"I think you are farting!" Mother Zhou straightforwardly spouted: "Why surrender? Fourth's wife's scores were based on her ability. You have no ability, so you don't wish for Fourth's wife to have capability? Why does Fourth's wife going into the teaching profession require Qing Bai's connections? What connections does Qing Bai have in junior high school?"

"I heard that so many people watched during the exam and the teachers made the questions early in the morning. No one had the chance to know in advance." Eldest Sister-in-law pointed out.

"Besides the guy called Chen Shan who happened to pass both subjects, the rest of the educated youth didn't pass. While Da Wa's mother got all full marks. It is said that those teachers were all convinced." Third Sister-in-law unhurriedly added.

"Those educated youths were not convinced at the beginning. I heard that they asked questions and none of them could challenge Da Wa's mother." Eldest Sister-in-law continued.

"They all aim for this position. If they could beat Da Wa's mother, how can they stop and wait for so many days?" said Third Sister-in-law.

Second Sister-in-law was stunned.

"You stay with that Ma family's woman all day long. You are about to become brainless as her!" Mother Zhou criticized Second Sister-in-law.

Second Sister-in-law was so deeply embarrassed that she turned around and went back to her room to cry.

She felt wronged in her heart. When Second Brother came back, he had a stumped face and asked: "What's wrong? Who dare to bully you?"

It wasn't unexpected for him to ask like this. At the old Zhou's side, whether it was Eldest Sister-in-law or Third Sister-in-law, they won't look for trouble. No one will bully her.

"Say, did Da Wa's mother really got admitted on her own merits?" Second Sister-in-law asked as she wiped her tears.

Until now, she still didn't believe this fact.

Second Brother was befuddled: "Doesn't this go without saying? If she didn't suppress those educated youths with her own ability, the educated youth committee would definitely be making a scene."

Seriously, Second Brother was really envious. Envious of old Fourth's good fortune.

He thought he married a wife who couldn't save money. So even if they lived well, Second Brother wasn't that envious.

After all, life wasn't a matter of one day. The family still had to save money.

If they can't save money, what can they do in the future?

But the fourth's wife didn't think so much and didn't even head down to the field.

But who knew, the reason why she didn't go to the field was because of this reason.

She devoted herself to studying. Because of studying, she didn't go to work. And the admirable point was that for so many years, Fourth's wife had never leaked a word.

Chapter 171: Chain reaction

Even if the whole village pointed and scolded her behind her back, she never explained a word.

Then she suddenly became a teacher in the community's junior high school.

In the future, not only will she get five work points, but also a monthly salary of more than ten yuan. This was simply more than old Fourth's earning.

With such an iron rice bowl, who would dare to talk Fourth's wife's shortcoming?

Use that old saying, what Fourth's wife did was called 'endure self-imposed hardships'.

What's more olf Fourth, that guy really makes one envy. He was able to make money before. But now he can't make money and got to dig field. However, his wife can make money.

Although it was only 13 yuan a month, which was far from what old Fourth earned before, there were still work points. After adding up those five work points, how much was that?

So old Fourth's life was pretty exceptional.

He married marry such a wife who can cook, take care of the family, and can make money. No one can compare.

Second Brother was emotional when he heard it. Second Sister-in-law wept even more sadly.

She wanted to compare with Lin Qing He, but she will never outmatch her in this life.

Second Brother can approximately grasp her thoughts and didn't bother about her. Once she cried it out, she'll think it through.

In fact, many in the village had the same feeling as Second Brother.

The village had kept on talking about Lin Qing He behind her back regarding the matter of her spending habits and never entering the field,

They have seen someone who didn't know how to live, but never to this extent. A perfectly fine person actually didn't work to support themselves. Can you believe this?

If the saliva can drown people, then who knows how many times the previous Lin Qing He drowned.

Who would have thought that Lin Qing He was studying in private by herself? And out of nowhere, she threw out such a big surprise.

In one swoop, all the educated youths were suppressed. They couldn't refute a word. She became the official staff of the community's junior high school.

This was really amazing.

They used to think that Lin Qing He dressing up as a city folk was very ostentatious. But now, the more they looked, the more they felt that this was the style that a teacher should have. She had studied, so she had that kind of temperament.

The two full scores were spread throughout the few production teams in the community. Not a false exaggeration added.

After all, all ten miles radius and eight villages had caught a wisp of Lin Qing He's reputation. She was the only strange one who won't go to the field.

Right now, when this was spread, it had become a legend. Without even needing Lin Qing He giving the script, everyone can make up the studious image of she studying hard for all these years without caring about the slanders outside.

When she goes out, people's gazes toward her were filled with admiration. And when they saw her, they were willing to say hello.

Lin Qing He wasn't that cold and clueless about socializing. When people greet her, she will also reply and not act too rude.

It's just that the generation gap was there. It was really impossible to communicate, so she didn't say much.

Her title had also instantly changed from Da Wa's mother to Teacher Lin.

Lin Qing He went home with a basket of wild vegetables on her back. Finally, she can breathe. It was very exciting to be a teacher in the community's junior high school. But it had been so many days, and unexpectedly, the heat of this still didn't drop at all.

What's more, she had been praised until she blushed when she heard it. Was that her? Did she have it that hard?

Still, Lin Qing He liked the title of Teacher Lin.

Not long later, San Wa came back. Lin Qing He was forming the dough in the kitchen and said to San Wa, who was outside the window: "San Wa, wash the wild vegetables. I will make wild vegetable dumplings for you tonight."

"Okay." San Wa answered, and then went to wash the wild vegetables.

This kind of work was already very familiar to him. Lin Qing He often got him to do chores, even if he was the youngest son of the family. What should be done was never cut down.

It's just in terms of food, Lin Qing He treated him very preferentially.

For example, when he wanted to eat milk mantou, Lin Qing He will make them for him even if it's troublesome.

"Mother, there are still many people outside who praise you." San Wa beamed while washing the wild vegetables.

With how glorious his mother was now, as her sons when they go out they felt they had a lot of face.

They all say 'this is Teacher Lin’s youngest son. He is so good-looking, so handsome, and has beautiful eyes, etc...'

What they said was really pleasing.

Lin Qing He chuckled, "Had anyone praise you?"

"They did. They said Teacher Lin's youngest son looks like Teacher Lin. He must be smart in the future!" San Wa replied.

"Ain't that right. My San Wa is smart." Lin Qing He nodded.

Then she was a little helpless.

Really, the people in the village have never thought about it. Although she did well on the exam as a teacher, it didn't mean if she can teach students?

It seems that in their mind, if she can score a double hundred on exams, then she can definitely teach.

If this was another inexperienced person, they would be a little frustrated.

However, Lin Qing He didn't. She had worked as a tutor before. The grades of the students she taught had improved by leaps and bounds.

When she was in college, she had worked part-time. How could she rest when she had to rely on herself to support herself?

So she was really experienced in teaching students.

What's more, it was the first year of junior high school. She had already remembered it by heart. There won't be a problem. This wasn't a lie.

Da Wa and Er Wa will soon get off school.

The two brothers were also very high spirits these days. Lin Qing He had beat them down frequently- don't get too smug.

"Mother, what are we eating tonight?" Da Wa asked.

"Wild vegetables and pork dumplings." Lin Qing He answered.

Da Wa acknowledged and then went with Er Wa to get the candy. One for each person. As they snacked on it, they grabbed the pigweed basket and went out.

Both brothers had to go gather pigweed.

It was four o'clock now. They didn't come back until half-past five.

Lin Qing He let them be. She continued to work with San Wa. When the dumplings were all wrapped up, then she finished. Once the guys return, she'll cook it then.

Lin Qing He went to get the soles.

Mother Zhou brought little Su Cheng over and smiled when she saw that she was sewing the soles of the shoes: "Occasionally, take a break. I never see you rest once all day long."

When Mother Zhou said this, she felt ashamed.

It wasn't easy for Fourth's wife. She let her whole family lived comfortably and still had time to study and get grades to suppress the educated youths. Why didn't she(Mother Zhou) think of acting considerate before?

Lin Qing He didn't know what her mother-in-law was thinking, otherwise, she would have been speechless.

"It's okay. I must take advantage of the time I have to make two more pairs for Qing Bai as spares." Lin Qing He said.

Once the school start, then it'll be really busy.

"From now on, leave the needlework to Mother. You only need to take care of teaching. Mother is free to cook the meals." Mother Zhou smiled.

Chapter 172: I'll wait for you at home

"Xiao Mei is going to give birth soon. At that time, you will be busy, Mother. You can manage the meal when the time comes. As for the dishes, wait until I come back to fry them." Lin Qing He said.

She felt a job was important for a married woman.

Just look. Mother Zhou's attitude towards her had changed drastically these days.

She wasn't saying it was bad before, but it just hadn't reached that level yet. Now it really had a feeling of being cherished.

This made Lin Qing He a bit embarrassed and emotional.

It was okay to let Mother Zhou make the meal. But when it comes to making the side dishes, the family will definitely not be used to it.

What's more, Zhou Xiao Mei was pretty far along in her pregnancy now. After giving birth to the child and having her post-natal confinement, the child will be brought back here.

Mother Zhou approximately understood what her daughter-in-law meant, so she nodded and just replied: "Then I will prepare all the vegetables. You can just cook it when you come back."

Lin Qing He agreed.

Once Da Wa and Er Wa came back from foraging pigweed, Zhou Qing Bai and Father Zhou also returned from work.

Lin Qing He went in and cooked the dumplings.

It was currently August. The weather was still very stuffy. In addition to dumplings, Lin Qing He also made mung bean soup.

It was best to drink it when it's around seven o'clock. As it can completely cool off all the heat.

After finishing everything and laid on the Kang, Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai about this matter: "People outside are praising me to heaven. What if I can't teach the students well?"

"Won't happen." Zhou Qing Bai smiled.

"You're that confident in me?" Lin Qing He grinned.

"You did a wonderful job with Da Wa and Er Wa." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Since she can teach both of their sons so well, how can she do badly with the students? It won't happen.

"Are there still people outside who say that you got such bad luck by marrying me?" Lin Qing He joked with him.

Zhou Qing Bai's eyebrows were gentle: "They all envy me."

That's right. Even his second and third elder brothers, they both envy him.

They used to envy how he was doted by his parents, even though he didn't have anything more than them. Even when he separated out and built this house, it was all from the allowance he earned.

Later, they envied his three sons and his wife's wonderful cooking. Now it was envying her ability to earn this time.

"How are they praising me?" Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled and pulled his wife into his embrace.

Lin Qing He listened to his heartbeat. It had a calming effect.

Asking this man to say something to make her happy was really putting him on the spot. His strength wasn't this and had never been.

However, he was very devoted to her. He always showed tolerance towards her. Even when she was occasionally overbearing, he would still use his broad heart to give her consideration.

Lin Qing He felt that meeting him might be her fate. It was really hard for her to imagine the life of marrying someone else other than him.

"Qing Bai, if the college entrance examination resumes in the future, I will take the exam. After the college entrance examination, I will go to college to study. I will come back a few times a year." Lin Qing He laid in his arms and said softly.

"I'll wait for you at home." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He raised her face to look at him: "You know what I mean."

What she meant was that she wanted him to go to college with her, even if he has to rent a house outside.

"There's no source of income outside, and the burden will be heavy." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and pointed out.

For some reason, he had unconditional trust in her words. Although he didn't know how she heard the news that the college entrance examination will be restored, but subconsciously, he believed her words. In the future, maybe, the college entrance examination will be restored.

But he never thought about going with her. If he does, sustaining their livelihood is a big problem.

"What's so heavy about it? We still have so much money and so many coupons. Also, there are subsidies for going to university. It doesn't require a penny. There is nothing to worry about." Lin Qing He responded.

"I'll wait for you at home." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

Seeing how he was, Lin Qing He didn't persist. She knew her man well. What's more, it's a matter of a few years later. There was no need to discuss it now.

This topic had come to an end.

Third Sister-in-law went into labor a few days into August on the solar calendar. It was delivered overnight.

When Lin Qing He learned about it, she gave a jin of brown sugar to her. In addition, there was also the usual pig trotter. Lin Qing He always kept this habit.

Except for Second Sister-in-law, no matter whether it was Eldest Sister-in-law or Third Sister-in-law who gave birth, they all received this pig's trotter.

Don't know if the two babies had pre-arranged it. Less than two days after Third Sister-in-law gave birth, Zhou Xiao Mei also gave birth.

This second child was also a son.

Altogether, it was two sons, which was pretty amazing.

Su Da Lin was still delighted. As for Zhou Xiao Mei, she was a bit disappointed. She wanted this child to be a daughter.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be another son.

When Su Da Lin shopped for post-natal confinement's items, he bought two of each.

Third Sister-in-law received a chicken, a basket of eggs, and two big fish. All were sent over by Su Da Lin.

Have to say, this kind of gift was quite grand. Third Sister-in-law was extremely happy.

And this time, Third Sister-in-law also birthed another son.

With this, it happened to be two sons and two daughters.

With so many things, her post-natal confinement was quite splendid.

Nowadays, it was also a season for catching fish. she got Third Brother to fish on his way back after his busy schedule. He occasionally brought back one or two fish to stew.

After the one-month post-natal confinement, Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin carried their second child, little Su Xun back.

The eldest son was called Su Cheng, and the second son was Su Xun. Got to say, Su Da Lin knew how to choose names.

Another basket of eggs and a chicken were also brought back together. All of these were obtained with the help of Su Da Lin's aunt. If it weren't for her, it would be difficult to get it.

When Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin sent their child back, Lin Qing He wasn't at home. She had officially started lessons at the school.

The last time Su Da Lin came back, he came and went in a hurry. He didn't know that Lin Qing He had already become a teacher in the community's junior high school.

So when the two heard about it, they both displayed a dumbfounded expression.

Especially, Zhou Xiao Mei, she held deep admiration: "My fourth sister-in-law is really amazing. I had said that among my sisters-in-law, no one's brain is as quick as her."

At the start, she was able to have this job was all thanks to her sister-in-law who told her to use the backdoor. If not, it might not have been her turn.

Su Da Lin also admired her.

The two of them never thought about whether Lin Qing He, a teacher who studied pretty late in life, would be able to handle the students of the community's junior high school. Or perhaps even be persuaded to retreat?

But it seems that the minds of this society were the same. As long as anyone can get recognized by the school, they got the ability to teach.

Chapter 173: Better and better

But really, there was no problem with Lin Qing He's teaching at all.

The community's junior high schooly didn't trust her as soon as she started. They had her do a trial. The principal was listening outside the door.

It wasn't just the principal, Chen Shan, who was the substitute, did the same.

Have to say, whether it was the principal or Chen Shan, both didn't find a slightest flaw.

Moreover, it seems that the quality of teaching was quite impeccable. Lin Qing He was able to hold the fort.

This was a class of newly advanced students.

At this time, the junior high school also had an entrance exam. All those who got admitted achieved academically acceptable grades.

Also, there were really that not many students in the entire junior high school.

The junior high school only consists of the first year and second year. Third-year didn't exist yet.

There were four classes of first year and four classes of second year.

These were all the children in the community who attended junior high school.

There were 19 production teams in the entire community, and one production team had almost 20 households.

How was this household be counted? When the old Zhou family hadn't separated yet, the entire old Zhou family would be counted as one family headed by Father Zhou.

The counting method was different, but still, it was a large population of people.

People at this time were like a birthing machine. In the whole community, there were numerous amount of kids, but only so much attended junior high school.

In the end, not much attention was given to education.

As a teacher, Lin Qing He would uphold her responsibilities with the best of her abilities.

The content of each lesson will be broken down and explained to them. If they didn’t understand, they can come and ask after the lesson. As for the other matters, like saying they must study, there was none.

At this time, the environment was still a bit strict.

In the past, teachers were criticized for being harsh.

Although Lin Qing He started from the bottom, she won't get criticized as the family member of a retired military force.

Still, Lin Qing He won't treat these students like a draconian.

After the lesson and handling all the questions that the students had come forward with after class, her task was completed.

Lin Qing He knew how to handle her speech.

Including her and the newcomer, Chen Shan, there were five teachers in the entire junior high school. Of course, this didn't include the principal.

The principal was also very busy. Sometimes he had to go to meetings and go to the city to listen to the progress statement. Usually, he didn't teach, but when the teachers get occupied, he would substitute.

Lin Qing He got along pretty well with her colleagues. It went without saying, she kept her distance from Chen Shan, the scumbag.

She constantly used the bicycle at home now. She rode it in the morning and rode it back at noon. Then she headed out in the afternoon and returned in the evening.

This was her approximate work schedule for the day. Basically, she can't stick to the stove.

She still took on the task of going back to cooking the dishes every day.

Mother Zhou helped out with the rest of the chores. Mother Zhou mostly stayed at home all day long. Only when it was time to breastfeed, she will carry little Su Xun over to her third daughter-in-law's place for breastfeeding.

Lin Qing He came back from work that day and started cooking. She mentioned, "I don't have to go to work tomorrow. I will go to the city to see if I can buy some peanut oil."

There was still a bottle of peanut oil in her space. She kept in mind to collect supplies from the black market.

No matter if it was eggs, meat, or oil, she will buy them and store them into her own space if she saw them.

Even though she privately sold pork, all of them were leftovers. There was very little good meat. Generally, she would reserve good meat for her own family.

Mother Zhou responded: "You're tired from work, it's a rare chance for you rest."

Lin Qing He replied, "It's still okay."

In fact, being able to have a career felt pretty good. Lin Qing He swiftly made a pot of scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and then a big bone soup.

They were having rice today. Mother Zhou had already soaked them, so she can just simply steam it.

San Wa soon returned from outside. He turned into a dirty cat from playing. Trailing behind him was little Su Cheng.

Now, little Su Cheng can move around. He basically followed his brother San Wa all day long. And when sleeping at night, it was the same. He had to sleep with his brother San Wa.

"You two, hurry up and wash yourself." Lin Qing He's head ached at the sight of these two and sent them a glare as she ordered.

"Wash, wash." Little Su Cheng followed San Wa to get washed.

But how he could possibly wash himself clean. Lin Qing He washed them both together, and then said: "What did you play today?"

"We dug earthworms." San Wa answered.

"Earthworm." Little Su Cheng copied.

"Where did the earthworms go? Did you bring them home to feed the chickens?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Ah, the earthworms were given to Cai Cai." San Wa answered.

Cai Cai was a girl in the village. Her family was also quite decent. Children of this age always played together and usually didn't play separately until about seven years old.

Lin Qing He never thought that San Wa, a stinky boy who was only this big, knew how to treat the girls nicely.

It was no wonder that the heroine of the original book was attracted to him.

But in the end, he still can't escape the male side character's miserable fate.

He was only that big, so naturally, Lin Qing He wouldn't tell him off. She just said: "Next time, bring it back home and let the hen eat better. At home, only one egg gets laid each day."

"Okay." San Wa nodded when he heard this.

Su Cheng and Su Xun's household registration wasn't here, so they weren't counted. Their family had a total of seven people, including Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

Although the policy was strict nowadays, it wasn't a lot for seven people to raise four chickens with the reliable Zhou Qing Bai here.

Speaking of the four hens, they were still very diligent in laying eggs. There were two or three eggs a day.

Sometimes all four chickens laid eggs together, so there can be four eggs a day.

Of course, this was also due to adequate food. When cooking pig food, these hens were never forgotten. They were different from other families' free-range style of raising hens. Her hens were really plump. One can be about four or five jins heavy.

However, despite having eggs laid every day, their consumption at home was large. From time to time, Lin Qing He still needed to bring some back from outside.

Soon Da Wa and Er Wa got out of school.

The primary school where the two brothers attended was located in a different direction to the community's junior high school. Since it was different ways, they go their own way.

When the two brothers came back, they immediately went to gather the pigweed. Now, this was the two brothers' task. They have to forage the pigweed every evening after school. When there's no school, they had to pick up cow dung or the likes.

Speaking of the situation in her family now, it was getting better and better.

Zhou Qing Bai obtained ten work points. The two pigs at home could be exchanged for a lot of work points. Raising pigs meant that there was fertilizer, which the can kept for their own field at home and don't need to exchange for it. If they can't use up the fertilizer, they can also choose to exchange it for work points.

Da Wa and Er Wa had also grown up. They don't earn much, but at least the two brothers can sometimes earn two work points altogether.

Chapter 174: In the middle of the night

Also, there was her five work points and 13 yuan salary.

Within this whole village, her family's life can't go badly.

What's more, since Lin Qing He became a teacher herself and her income was apparent on the surface, her initial order of three bottles of milk turned into four bottles.

Neither Father Zhou nor Mother Zhou got a share. The extra bottle was for Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't plan on drinking it. He urged her to drink it herself, but Lin Qing He didn't agree.

Even though his body wasn't in serious trouble now, Lin Qing He could never forget that his body had been severely injured.

Also, this man had a reticent person, even if he felt uncomfortable, he won't say anything.

Lin Qing He knew him very well.

She had often urged him to earn seven or eight work points, but he had never listened.

That's why Lin Qing He did her utmost to give him three proper meals a day. She feared that he would gain unseeable pain.

When they get old, good days will also arrive. She didn't want him to miss out on a good life.

As for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, she won't bother.

It's not that she didn't want to buy it, but rather the two won't be pleased if she bought it. She needed to get approval from them, so Lin Qing He didn't even mention about buying it for both of them. That's why she only ordered an extra bottle for Zhou Qing Bai. What's more, she had to watch him down it before going to work.

Zhou Qing Bai was also helpless about this.

On the other hand, Mother Zhou was quite delighted in her heart, because she could see how Fourth's wife took care of her youngest son.

She was more attentive than her, the mother.

And this was also the money earned by Fourth's wife, so Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't say anything.

Zhou Qing Bai received the same treatments as his sons, drinking a bottle of milk every day. Even the villagers knew this.

But seeing how Zhou Qing Bai's rosy complexion and gleaming eyes, they were envious.

Some wives had lamented. They privately muttering about Zhou Qing Bai's capability in that area, as if they had experienced it and often envy Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He, who was being envied, didn't know that she was envied.

And on the contrary, she requested Zhou Qing Bai to do it in moderation.

Especially when the annual autumn harvest arrived in the blink of an eye.

At the end of this month, the horn of the autumn harvest was going to be sounded.

At this time, it'll be extremely busy. The school also got a break. Usually, there were classes in the morning and received a break in the afternoon to participate in the autumn harvest to earn work points.

No matter if it was the primary school or junior high school, it was like this.

In the autumn harvest season, nothing was more important than the autumn harvest.

From now on, Lin Qing He had already had the mind to nourish Zhou Qing Bai.

Tomorrow morning she will have to go to Sister Mei to get the meat. In addition to leftovers, she had also ordered two jins of pork belly.

As for the meat in her space, there was really not much left to eat.

Zhou Qing Bai and Father Zhou came back with Da Wa and Er Wa. After they cleaned up, the whole family gathered together to eat.

Scrambled eggs with tomato were the main dish. With the rice soaked in soup, it was sour and sweet. Ah, how wonderful it tasted.

There was also a sponge gourd and bone soup to drink. The taste was also pretty good.

The whole family was very satisfied.

"Father, Mother, when you go back later, remember to take the eight-treasure congee I packed for you back." Lin Qinghe said.

She had made eight-treasure congee today.

There was only one bowl per person.

"Okay." Father Zhou responded.

After eating, their family went back. Mother Zhou didn't stay behind. She led little Su Xun and Father Zhou back with the food box of eight-treasure congee.

Little Su Cheng stayed at their home. He would eat and live with his three cousins now.

The little guy became round from eating. Have to say, he wasn't treated badly at all.

"I'm going to buy peanut oil in the city tomorrow. Do you have anything else you want to eat?" Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai.

"Buy yourself some vanishing cream." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her as he replied.

He had nothing to buy for himself.

Lin Qing He laughed: "I did apply the cream I bought for myself every day."

She had brought some skin care products over. There was still a lot left. As for the vanishing cream, she really didn't use it.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her: "Swimming tonight?"

He loved to swim, but his wife won't let him go in broad daylight.

He stripped until one pant was left. Then, when he got up from the water, everything was completely visible. Lin Qing He didn't want some women in the village, who were held improper thought, to benefit at all.

So generally speaking, Zhou Qing Bai only went swimming at night.

"Go by yourself." Lin Qing He said.

Though she said this, she still went with Zhou Qing Bai to the riverside after nine o'clock in the evening, when it was almost dead at night and the children at home were all asleep.

There was really no one at this time.

But even so, Lin Qing He still entered the water fully dressed. For her, it was enough to soak at the side.

Zhou Qing Bai went swimming.

Then he came back to carry her out. Naturally, the couple would play around in the river.

If people caught sight of this, they would really comment, 'what atrocious behavior!'.

They really didn't do anything, it was just a couple sticking close in the water.

After the couple stayed for more than half an hour, Lin Qing He hid again to change into her clothes. Then she returned home with Zhou Qing Bai.

Only halfway home, they heard a sound that shouldn't be heard in that small wood

"Someone is stealing people ?" Lin Qing He opened her eyes wide and whispered.

Zhou Qing Bai obviously didn't expect this kind of sound in the middle of the night, and said: "Let's go back."

He clearly didn't want to get involved.

"No, I'm going to see who it is." Lin Qing He responded immediately.

She didn't plan to expose the person. She wanted to know who it was, so she could be on guard!

Seeing her like this, Zhou Qing Bai could only stealthily bring her over. Zhou Qing Bai checked first, and immediately covered his wife's eyes.

Lin Qing He had yet to see anything when Zhou Qing Bai pulled her away.

After putting a good distance away from the scene, Lin Qing He asked, "Qing Bai, who were they?"

It was really unfair. He didn't let her see at a glance, while he did.

"Old Ma's Third wife and Old Ma's Fourth." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Huh?" Lin Qing He was shocked.

She knew who was Third Ma's wife. It was Wang Ling, who had a very good relationship with Second Sister-in-law. She often talked bad about her.

She actually had an affair with her younger brother-in-law?

Speaking of it, old Fourth Ma was twenty this year. Apparently, he was in the middle of seeking marriage. While Wang Ling was already 27 or 28 years old!

Moreover, the two were really bold. At this period, they dared to do this. They will be criticized. This was adultery and can get shaved yin and yang heads!

The price was too harsh.

Even though Lin Qing He disliked Wang Ling, modern education didn't allow her to break her bottom line.

So even when she knew of this matter, Lin Qing He treated like she hadn't.

Chapter 175: Heaven will take care of her

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything when he saw his wife was like this.

Old Ma family got quite a number of people in their household. Such matter was indeed immoral, but this was old Ma family's own business. It's better that they don't get involved.

Sooner or later, this matter will be like paper trying to hold the fire.

As this wasn't the first time, and it won't be the last.

When the couple returned home, Lin Qing He rinsed the clothes in water and hung them.

Zhou Qing Bai just needed to change his pants.

Once he fed the pigs again, he went to bed.

The next day, Lin Qing He had a day off, so she brought San Wa and little Su Cheng over to Sister Mei's side to get the meat. Then they came to the city.

San Wa was already five years old. Although little Su Cheng was only two years old, it wasn't a big problem.

And because she had to give lessons, she wasn't able to spend much time with the kids. So whenever she had the opportunity, she brought them along as well.

She bought a piece of ice cream for them to eat together. After eating, they waited for her on the bench at the supply and demand cooperative. Lin Qing He had also given a head up to Shen Yu. Shen Yu instantly agreed to keep an eye.

Whether it was San Wa or little Su Cheng, they were both very cute. Shen Yu was currently pregnant and her month was pretty far along. After a while, she should take time off to deliver the child. Now was the time when the motherly love breaks out. How could she not like children like these?

Lin Qing He went to sell the pork leftovers she had. Afterward, she came to the black market to buy a bottle of peanut oil.

Peanut oil wasn't cheap at all. The price of such a bottle, which was half a jin, was two yuan.

But Lin Qing He didn't act frugally. She bought two bottles of peanut oil.

As for the other items, only eggs needed to be bought. She had collected two more baskets of eggs. She currently didn't have much stock in her space. It was quite easy to use up these two baskets of eggs.

There were still mooncakes for sale in the black market. Since Shen Yu put aside a jin for her, she didn't have to buy them in the black market.

In the black market, the price was about 40% higher. Which was very dear.

After buying two bottles of oil and two baskets of eggs, Lin Qing He kept a bottle of oil out and took in the rest into her space.

Then she came to the supply and demand cooperative. She bought a jin of moon cakes and two packs of milk candy. The children at home would eat one every day. Lin Qing He would let them have them as long as they brushed their teeth twice a day.

She chatted with Shen Yu for a while before taking San Wa and little Su Cheng home.

The two lads were very ecstatic on the way. After all, being able to go on a trip so far to play was something to be delighted about.

When they got home, little Su Cheng was drowsy. In the end, he was still little. Lin Qing He carried him in to sleep. San Wa also went to nap with him for a while. In a bit, they'll wake up for lunch.

Lin Qing He put out a bottle of oil, while the rest was kept in the room. That way, Mother Zhou doesn't know how much she bought and what she bought. This is why Mother Zhou never said anything when Lin Qing He occasionally took something out.

Lin Qing He divided the two jins of pork belly she got from Sister Mei for two meals.

One jin today, one jin tomorrow.

Lunch was stewed pork and starch noodles and braised pork and cucumber for dinner.

As for tomorrow, it will be the fried-til-crispy and salty pork belly and cucumber.

There was really no other way. It wasn't easy to get some pork belly now. Lin Qing He had made a reservation with Sister Mei, to get more spare ribs for her next time.

The days passed quickly in Lin Qing He's work and home life.

It was the end of September in a blink of an eye. Lin Qing He had been teaching for almost a month and adapted quite well. Despite only teaching for a month, to those who never witnessed her teaching standard before will believe she's an experienced senior teacher.

And in the first monthly exam, the math scores of the four classes she taught were pretty good.

Five of them obtained full marks in math and the pass rate was also extremely high.

If there was an excellent teacher ranking, Lin Qing He might become number one. That's because the students in her class had a wonderful impression of her.

But at this time, there wasn't any teacher evaluation.

As soon as the horn of the autumn harvest sounded, the school started the half-day system.

However, because it was a half-day system, both the salary and the work points were halved.

Lin Qing He felt very glum. The paid vacation from later generations was much better.

Although half was deducted, there will be some food subsidies when the time comes. There wasn't much for each person, about a few dozen jins. It was better than nothing.

The autumn harvest horn blew, Lin Qing He didn't feel anything. She had become accustomed to it. And before this, she had already saved a lot of chubby eel and loach. A perfect way to increase Zhou Qing Bai's diet.

Since she only taught in the morning, Lin Qing He would prepare the lunch and deliver it.

Lin Qing He stood apart from the people of this era. Everyone ate so they can fill their stomachs, while Lin Qing He wanted Zhou Qing Bai to enjoy the process of eating as well as filling his stomach.

This was the biggest difference.

However, Lin Qing He did restrain herself. For lunch, it was just filling the hunger. Still, there was a bowl of mung bean soup.

In the morning and evening, she would cook a more hearty meal for him to eat.

"Teacher Lin, can I ride on your bike back later?" said Wang Ling, who also came to deliver the meal.

Lin Qing He swept a glance at her. She had a bad relationship with her in the past. After learning that she had an improper relationship with her brother-in-law in private, she distanced herself away even more.

She never expected this person to have such a big face and still had the gut to come up.

"Can you afford to sit on my bike?" Lin Qing He glanced at her. Her rudeness was to the max when she said it. What's more, she wasn't afraid of offending people.

Sure enough, Wang Ling curled her lips at this. She said, "As a teacher of the community's junior high school, Teacher Lin has no sense of unity and friendship at all."

"Unity and friendliness for a person who often speaks badly about yourself. I don't know if there's a hole in your brain." Lin Qing He threw back.

Other fellow women had heard this. Some couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Since Lin Qing He became a teacher, people in and out of the village had made up a 10,000 words reason on their own for why she won't work in the field after she got married. Their impression of her was completely reversed.

But her treatment for Wang Ling was still the same.

Besides, Wang Ling had said quite a good amount of bad things about Teacher Lin. Everyone knew, so they didn't find anything wrong with Lin Qing He's words.

Lin Qing He paid no heed to others. After taking care of Zhou Qing Bai and the boys, she took the things home.

Wang Ling stuck to Second Sister-in-law to talk bad about Lin Qing He. However, Second Sister-in-law was very tired. She didn’t have any free time. What's more, she thought it through now. She can't beat Fourth's wife in this life, so why make a fool of herself?

Lin Qing He, who returned home, started cleaning the pigsty and chicken pen. Then she prepared dinner. She can't be bothered with that Wang Ling. Heaven would take care of her one day.

Chapter 176: Get a son

Zhou Qing Bai got one hell of luck this autumn harvest.

Only a few days into the autumn harvest, Zhou Qing Bai had already caught a big fat wild rabbit.

This wild rabbit of a good few jins made everyone in the production team envious.

In the past two or three years, Zhou Qing Bai was able to catch a rabbit in every autumn harvest. Have to say, he got quite a capability.

Some people on other teams had caught rabbits, but to be honest, it was never like Zhou Qing Bai, catching one every year.

The plump rabbit was carried home and handled by Zhou Qing Bai.

Then Lin Qing He received it and stewed it.

This year's rabbit was pretty big. It was braised rabbit meat stewed together with potatoes. The aroma can make the people, who wanted to catch a sniff in a corner, devour two more bowls of rice.

However, Zhou Qing Bai’s luck this year was better than in previous years. Halfway through the autumn harvest, Zhou Qing Bai caught another one. This one was also particularly chubby.

Forget the one before, this was a must-keep for the family.

For this one, Lin Qing He stewed it with potatoes, and then gave a bowl to Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, and Third Sister-in-law's family.

Of course, the majority of it consisted of potatoes. There was definitely not much rabbit meat, only a few pieces. Still, there was a lot of soup, which was very tasty to eat with the main.

The relationship between Second Sister-in-law and Lin Qing He was so-so. However, Lin Qing He had a good impression of Second Brother.

So even if she didn’t want to give it to Second Sister-in-law, she sent a share over with Second Brother in mind. Also, it was nothing. Just a bowl of it. Most of it was potatoes. Rabbit meat was five or six pieces max.

Even the potatoes only were extremely delicious. They are slick and oily. Completely soaked in the rabbit meat flavor, which was especially great for opening up the appetite.

"Why did Fourth Aunt bring this little? They got such a huge rabbit and our family only receive such a few pieces of meat." Said Zhou Liu Ni uttered.

Zhou San Ni reprimanded her: "Fourth Aunt was willing to give it and you still show disdain? First Aunt's and Third Aunt also got them, so how much can one be divided?"

"It's not like I'm eating your food, so why are you being so restless." Zhou Liu Ni wittingly retorted.

"If you find it too little, then don't eat it. Just give it to me." Zhou Xia said.

"Don't think about it!" Zhou Liu Ni immediately gobbled her share.

Second Sister-in-law just watched. She did not touch this dish, just remained silent.

As for Second Brother, he wasted no time at all. He gobbled it down like a hungry wolf. After working for the whole day and only had pancakes at noon, he was so hungry that his stomach was protesting a long time ago. How could he be bothered to care about anything else?

After finishing, Second Brother exhaled. He sentimentally remarked: "This rabbit meat is really delicious."

"Father, why didn't you catch a rabbit back like Fourth Uncle." Zhou Xia asked his father.

"You think rabbits are so easy to catch." Second Brother replied.

With how speedy the rabbits are, only a trained man like old Fourth can catch one accurately. How can it be so easy for other people?

He had to say, this rabbit meat was really just excellent.

But there wasn't much, only a few pieces per family.

Eldest Brother and Third Brother had also chowed down. Although it was just a few pieces, no one would show disdain.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law went over to personally thank Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He said it was nothing. She urged them to cook some mung bean soup for Eldest Brother and Third Brother.

Lin Qing He persisted to cook this mung bean soup once a day.

Not to mentioning how thick it was, a bowl of gentle flavor mung bean soup can always relieve the heat.

With this ferocious autumn weather, it was exceptionally tough on people.

"If we can catch two rabbits like this autumn harvest in the future, we can keep our chickens to lay eggs to eat." Lin Qing He laughed.

Initially, she planned to kill a chicken this autumn and came into agreement with Mother Zhou. This had Mother Zhou's heart bleed.

Mother Zhou really felt distressed. Since the hen can lay eggs so often, why kill it?

Lin Qing He wanted to kill it to nourish Zhou Qing Bai's body, so she had nothing to say.

But now there was no need to kill it. With these two rabbits, he won't get undernourish.

Zhou Qing Bai answered: "I will keep an eye out."

Lin Qing He smiled and let him be.

Rabbits were certainly hard to catch. Although there were rabbits popping up in the following days of the autumn harvest, none were captured.

Third Sister-in-law Lin went into labor during the autumn harvest in October. This fourth child was finally a son.

When Lin Qing He visited, she not only brought two pig trotters and half a jin of pork, but also ten eggs and two cloth coupons.

"When this year's autumn harvest is over, get my brother to grab some cloth from the city and make new clothes for my nieces." Lin Qinghe said.

Since becoming a teacher, she was also issued cloths and food coupons. It can be said this benefit was really top-notch. No wonder those educated youths targeted this position.

"Third Sister, you brought too many things over," remarked Third Sister-in-law Lin.

"How is it too many? I will stew the trotters for you. The cooking length should be about enough when I leave. Trotters stewed with peanuts are perfect for you to eat right now." Lin Qing He said.

Third Sister-in-law Lin didn't need her to come over to assist in the postnatal confinement because her third brother's eldest daughter was already seven years old.

A seven-year-old girl from the country was already familiar with the stove and can also handle everything in and out of the house.

So Lin Qing He brought the things over and stewed the trotters and peanuts. The rest was left for them to handle. She had no intention of getting too involved.

In this era, the things she brought over were really a lot.

After chatting with Third Sister-in-law Lin for a while, Lin Qing He didn't stay much longer. She instructed her niece that the pig's trotter and peanut were almost done and went back.

When Lin Qing He came over, Third Brother Lin was not there. He only heard that his sister had come when he returned in the evening. What's more, she also brought so many things.

"Third Sister is eating with her mother-in-law now, will it be bad to bring so many things?" Third Sister-in-law Lin mentioned.

"It's okay. My sister is a teacher now. She got earnings." Third Brother Lin assured. Then he continued, "Once I'm free, I'll see if there are any pheasants. If there are, I will bring them to my sister?"

"That's only right. We can't make it difficult for Third Sister," responded Third Sister-in-law Lin.

She was naturally grateful that Lin Qinghe, the third sister, was able to bring so many things to her for her postnatal confinement.

She really wanted to keep this relative and Third Sister will be happy to help in the future.

So, naturally, they can't always let Third Sister be the one to gift something. If they obtained good things at home and send it over, even if it's not much, it's the thought that counts, right?

"By the way, Third Sister asked you not to buy more food this year. Just wheat, 30 jins is enough." Third Sister-in-law Lin said.

"Okay." Third Brother Lin agreed.

Chapter 177: Becoming colder

Lin Qing He intended to keep 30 jins of wheat for her own family use.

As for this year, she didn't plan to ask Third Brother Lin to help collect grain. This year, she obtained an official job position and the people from old Lin's family were watching her.

So Lin Qing He had plans of getting Third Brother Lin to collect more. She could just get some more on her side. As for having Third Brother Lin to send some wheat, it was also to block Mother Zhou's mouth.

When the time comes, she'll just say it was her brother's gift.

This year's autumn harvest was really exhausting. After over 40 days of autumn harvest, Zhou Qing Bai became a shade tanner.

Father Zhou was also drained.

After all, he was getting older and his body was less able than the year before. He can't be the same as when he was young.

Besides, Father Zhou used to earn ten work points, but now he only reached eight work points.

No one said anything about this elderly man.

As for Mother Zhou. She hadn't gone to the field now. However, she will participate in matters like rubbing corn.

She would also bring San Wa and the rest over. They will be given work points after rubbing.

As for little Su Xun. When Lin Qing He was home in the afternoon, she would take care of him.

Like his elder brother, little Su Xun was also very easy to babysit. As long as he was full and his diaper was changed, nothing will crop up for a while. Leaving by himself, he can still play so merrily. Not long after playing, he would fall asleep.

On the last day of the autumn harvest, everyone was exhaled in relief when they finished.

The next step was to start drying grains in large quantities and then hand in the public rations.

During this period, the sun-drying area was never empty. Like the previous years, this year was also a good harvest. So the women in the village talked about finding some time to buy fabric back from the city to make two sets of clothes for their family.

Second Sister-in-law probably wanted to fix the relationship with Lin Qing He. When she ran into Lin Qing He, she asked her if she was going to buy cloth this year. If she(LFZ) was, she(Sec) can bring it back together.

Seeing that she was willing to converse with her, she replied, saying no need.

There was still a bit of cloth left at home this year. What's more, there was really no need to make any clothes at home, except for a new underclothes for Er Wa.

That's right, she needed to make another pair of panties for him and Da Wa.

No need for San Wa. He can just go commando.

That day, Lin Qing He got home from school, she also brought back a sack of grain.

This was the subsidy given to teachers for this autumn harvest, 30 jins of corn kernels per person.

Got to admit, how can one not want it when the food is free? It’s just a pity that this month’s salary and work points were halved.

After paying the public rations, the village hurriedly distributed the grains.

Every household can pick a lot of food for their own family. People nowadays were really afraid of hunger. They didn't have egalitarian meals like they did in the '50s. Who didn't want their own homes to have more food?

Her family had borrowed the cart from Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi again to transport them back.

This year, they got additional work points because of Lin Qing He. They were given more shares, but even so, Lin Qing He still bought a lot of food for herself.

Then she also complained to the production team about the children getting bigger day by day. They can really eat their family poor.

Due to her current improved reputation, she had to explain a bit.

Someone suggested to eat a little less at each meal.

Lin Qing He responded: "The children are currently developing, they can't eat less. Got to eat 90% full. If they starve now, what to do if they don't grow tall in the future?"

So they still need to eat more.

So Lin Qing He brought back a lot of grains such as wheat, corn kernels, and sweet potatoes for the family.

Then someone saw it when her transporting them to the city. Lin Qing He stated that the grains were sent to sister-in-law to eat. Who would doubt this?

Everyone knew Lin Qing He and Zhou Xiao Mei had a good relationship. Zhou Xiao Mei was married to the city, and the two children were still here for care.

Lin Qing He wasn't home when Third Brother Lin delivered the 30 jins of wheat. Zhou Qing Bai was at home to receive it.

Hearing that his wife allowed him to collect it, Zhou Qing Bai didn't refuse.

"Brother-in-law, this is one hundred yuan. I borrowed it from my sister. Take it." Third Brother Lin also took out one hundred yuan.

The scattered change added up to one hundred dollars.

Before when Third Brother Lin built a house, Lin Qing He lent it to him. The one hundred yuan wasn't actually used up. Because he built such a small brick house, it didn't require that much money. On top of that, he obtained some money when his family separated out.

Adding the savings he meticulously gained by being frugal in the past two years, the entire net worth of Third Brother Lin was here.

Since Third Brother Lin was allocated a lot of food this year, which was sufficient to feed the family, he brought the money.

"Next time you come over and tell your sister. I don't get involved in your sister's affairs." Zhou Qing Bai said.

He won't accept the money on behalf of his wife. He let his wife decide on her own whether to accept it or not.

Third Brother Lin understood his brother-in-law's character, so he didn't persist. After the winter wheat was planted, he brought the money over again with a pheasant.

Lin Qing He was at home this time.

She has already sold all of her grains. This year she has made a big profit. She had made a hundred yuan after reselling.

"How can it take one hundred yuan? I didn't give you the money for collecting grain before." Lin Qing He said and returned half of the one hundred dollars.

"Sister..." Third Brother Lin cried out.

"THat's enough. Take this money back. I gave your wife two cloth coupons. This year, you also made a gain. Go make a new outfit for your eldest daughter and second daughter." Lin Qing He urged.

Lin Qing He kept the pheasant. When Third Brother Lin departs, she gave him a pack of red dates, about a jin worth.

"The pigs are getting slaughtered in these two days, so I won't give you meat. Take this pack of red dates back and let the mother and daughters snack on them." Lin Qing He said.

Third Brother Lin surrendered. Every time he came over, his sister wanted to give him something.

After he went back, Lin Qing He began to boil the water and remove the feathers.

"Huh, where did the pheasant come from?" Mother Zhou asked when she came over with Su Xun.

"My brother brought it. Last time my sister-in-law was in postnatal confinement, I took some things over. I believed he long wanted to give me a pheasant. Never thought of feeding his family with this and brought it over." Lin Qing He explained. .

Mother Zhou naturally wouldn't criticize. Third Brother-in-law from old Lin family was indeed different from the rest. They can stay in touch with him.

Half of this pheasant was fried by Lin Qing He. The remaining half was stewed in soup.

With so many people in a family, one pheasant will naturally not last long. It was demolished in one day.

Now that the winter wheat was planted, the weather was really getting colder. Just in case that the rain and snow might arrive too fast, Zhou Qing Bai had ridden out early in the morning to gather firewood.

Chapter 178: Adultery

The one he rode was the bicycle left by Zhou Xiao Mei when she got married. At that time, when Su Da Lin gifted the four major household gifts, Mother Zhou only kept this bicycle.

It had always been at old Zhou's side. Whichever Brother needed to use it, they can take it.

Zhou Qing Bai used it this time. Lin Qing He needed the family's bicycle to go to work.

But on the day of the pork distribution, Lin Qing He directly asked for a leave. Wasn't there still Chen Shan who can substitute. Can't let him get his salary just by sitting there.

With Chen Shan as the substitute. Lin Qing He can get two days of leave every month. She had never asked for leave before, so asking for one day wasn't a big issue.

As expected, it went without saying that the pork allocation was like the previous years. Lin Qing He's family was distributed a lot this year.

This year, Lin Qing He asked for an extra portion of pig blood due to her teaching position.

Having a bit of pig blood can also occasionally wash the chalk dust in the lungs.

As for the rest, Lin Qing He brought them back with her three sons, as well as Mother Zhou and Zhou Xiao Mei's boys.

Little Su Cheng was excited: "Eat meat, eat meat."

"Pig intestines fried with pickles are incredibly tasty." San Wa nodded.

Little Su Cheng's drool was about to flow out.

Da Wa and Er Wa were also delighted. The two brothers didn't need to study today. The production team's primary school get a day off since the production team were slaughtering pigs today

Mentioning this, it was extremely lax.

Like usual, Lin Qing He and Mother Zhou started to sort them out as soon as they got home.

The pig's large intestines and pork belly were handed over to Mother Zhou for processing. While Lin Qing He immediately began to cut the fat and extract the oil.

The oil at home was depleted quite fiercely. The two bottles she bought last time were all used up. The spare bottle that was taken out of the space was almost used.

So this time, she obtained a lot of fatty meat. She was able to boil two jars of white lard for use.

After a while, it'll be the New Year period and there will be more.

After the oil was extracted, the oil residue was taken out. A bowl was scooped for the boys, while the rest were reserved for cooking. The fried cabbage and chinese cabbage that was stir-fried with this was very aromatic and sweet.

The bowl of oil residue was shared between the kids. They all had a mouthful of oil and glittery satisfied eyes. This included little Su Cheng too.

The brothers, little Su Cheng and little Su Xun, were well-raised here. Lin Qing He didn't find them chubby. However, under the current social aesthetic point of view, anyone with eyes can see Lin Qing He had treated the two brothers very well.

Besides, Teacher Lin's character was very upright. One was one, two was two. She would never mistreat her sister-in-law's children in the shadow.

After dividing the meat this year, they will eat fried pork intestines with pickled veg.

As for the pork stomach, it had been stewed by Lin Qing He. This was set aside for the evening.

When Zhou Qing Bai came back at noon, there was still a bowl of pork intestine and pickled veg left. She left it for him as everyone else had eaten already.

"Will you still go tomorrow?" Lin Qing He asked.

Though the mantou wasn't hot anymore, it wasn't cold either. She kept it warm in the used pot.

"Still need to go for a few more days." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

They did receive a lot of things that can be burned. But still, their family consumed a lot of burning material.

People wash their feet only once every three to five days. At Lin Qing He's side, they basically have to wash their feet every day. What's more, it was with ginger water.

And this was just the children. Just herself, she had to boil water and scrub herself every other day. She also requested Zhou Qing Bai to wash up. She loved to be very clean, so how can it not consume firewood?

But Zhou Qing Bai had no objection to this. His wife had informed him that if they don't clean up before doing it, it'll be easy to get sick. She had asked the hospital doctor.

In order to be close to his wife in winter, it went without saying that Zhou Qing Bai started to prepare firewood at this time.

He went out early in the morning after eating and only came back now. Zhou Qing Bai was starving.

Four mantou accompanied by this dish was all gobbled up by him.

"Go and rest." Lin Qing He tidied up. She also planned to lie down for a while and then go to work later.

Zhou Qing Bai went to spread out the few bundles of firewood to dry and then went to rest.

Because of the meat distribution, the food for the next few days was naturally great.

Pig head, braised pork, and so on were all made in different ways.

So when Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei came back on their day off, they noticed Little Su Cheng gotten chubbier.

Zhou Xiao Mei tried to lift her son but couldn't, so she let his father carry him.

On the other hand, Su Da Lin held his son without letting go. When he saw how well-fed his son was, the smile on his face never disappeared.

"What did you eat?" Zhou Xiao Mei chatted.

"Eat meat." Little Su Cheng answered.

"My little brother likes to eat fatty meat. A big chunk of fat. In a meal, he gobbled up a lot. So he got fat." San Wa said.

"Did San Wa eat a lot too?" Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.

"I have." San Wa nodded: "Aunt, you bought us sweets again."

Zhou Xiao Mei brought back a package of milk candy. On top of that, two jins of eggs. Originally, there were about five jins. They were sent to Third Sister-in-law's side. Two of them were also delivered to there. Little Su Xun had to drink milk.

However, they also supplied food at this side. They brought back ten jins of white flour.

"Cheng Cheng's small mouthful don't need you two to bring so much food and supplies." Lin Qing He said.

"I know this kid. He's not big but still got a big appetite. To nurture to this degree, he must have eated a lot." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled. Then she asked about Fourth Sister-in-law's teaching matter. "I didn't know Fourth Sister-in-law studied so much in private that the educated youths can't beat you."

Lin Qing He coughed dryly. On this matter, the more she said, the more mistakes she made, so Lin Qing He didn't intend to say more. She just dismissed it with a few vague sentences.

Until now, Zhou Qing Bai hadn't asked her specifically.

After all, living under the same roof, he knew exactly when she started to study. As for studying before she came over? Never happened.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei arrived early in the morning. They couldn't spend the night and had to go back in the evening.

They went back after dinner there.

Little Su Cheng didn't display any reluctantness as he was very happy to live there. He just requested his parents to definitely bring him candy when they have free time.

Little Su Xun, the youngest son, was also well raised. He still mainly had milk from Third Sister-in-law.

As his appetite grew, Third Sister-in-law didn't have sufficient supply.

Third Brother would go fishing from time to time. If Zhou Dong brought fish and shrimps over, Lin Qing He would also send some to Third Sister-in-law. If not, there won't be enough now.

The kids' food(breastmilk) absolutely couldn't compare to those women in later generations because the difference in food was really big.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei went back the same day the came. Zhou Qing Bai had saved enough firewood for the family after ten consecutive days of gathering.

And when he didn't plan to get more firewood, it started to snow late that night.

And the next day, the matter of Wang Ling and her brother-in-law committing adultery spread throughout the Zhoujia village.

Chapter 179: Classified as borrowing

Lin Qing He had the least grasp of the gossip in the village. She had no sources of information at all and seldom interacted with the villagers.

It was when she was leaving home to head to the school, she heard Huang Family's eldest daughter-in-law from next door talk about.

What's more, it was because Huang Da's wife came back with a perplexing face, Lin Qing He casually asked if there was any new news?

Then Huang Da's wife whispered the matter to her.

Only then Lin Qing He knew.

"You don't know, old Ma's family fought half of the night last night. I heard that Third Ma's youngest son isn't his, but rather Fourth Ma's." Huang Da's wife informed in a hushed tone.

Despite being shocked, Lin Qing He didn't find it difficult to accept.

She and Zhou Qing Bai had witnessed Wang Ling and Fourth Ma's affair long ago.

It's just that she hadn't exposed it. After all, her boys were still young. Since they'll bump into each other often in this area, she must leave an exit for others. Otherwise, what should she do if the dog gets forced to jump over the wall?

Therefore Lin Qing He never mentioned it.

And according to the pair's behavior, who knew when they started the affair.

Wang Ling had given birth to four daughters in a row. It was until the fifth one, she got a son.

Also, there was no real hatred between Lin Qing He and Wang Ling. A large part of it was due to Wang Ling being jealous that Lin Qing He lived better than her.

Because Lin Qing He had all sons for three in a row, while Wang Ling had daughters for four in a row. She often got scolded by her mother-in-law for not being good at laying eggs.

But once the fifth one was a son, she gained a firm foothold in the village ever since.

Lin Qing He was in a hurry to go to class, so she didn't have much time to inquire much. She purposefully headed ran over to ask Eldest Sister-in-law when she got off work at noon.

As expected, Eldest Sister-in-law knew about it.

If talking about how Wang Ling and her brother-in-law's matter got witnessed, then got to blame last night.

Didn't it snow last night? Nobody knew Wang Ling snuck into Fourth Ma's room without anyone knowing in the middle of the night.

It was Wang Ling's second sister-in-law who encountered the scene. She happened to get up in the middle of the night to relieve herself. She never thought that she would run into such a thing?

So shocked, she instantly went to find Second Ma.

The relationship between Second Ma and Third Ma had not been harmonious. They counted as brothers who fought the worst.

The blood-related brothers here often fought and some fought particularly fiercely. For example, Second Ma and Third Ma. They were similar to enemies.

When Second Ma encountered such a matter, how could Second Ma leave it like this?

He simply entered forcefully with a flashlight. It was said that he caught the naked buttocks of Fourth Ma and Wang Ling.

The entire old Ma family was shaken.

It went without saying, Third Ma got into a tussle with Fourth Ma. Second Ma just stood at the side, fanning the flames. He said that Third Ma’s youngest son wasn't Third Ma and it was mostly Fourth Ma's.

They never thought much before because they were all brothers. Now they knew. It wasn't because they were brothers. This was clearly Fourth's Ma's seed ah.

The relationship between Second Ma's wife and Wang Ling was also terrible. She spouted that she could not give birth to a son with Third Ma, so she ran to borrow from Fourth Ma and forcefully get a son.

The entire old Ma's house had been chaotic all last night.

"Then how did they handle it now?" Lin Qing He was stunned.

With such a big family crowded together these days, it goes without saying there will be friction, right? But to expose the family's ugliness like they can't wait to let all surrounding areas know, how deep was the hatred?

"I don't know how they dealt with it. Third Ma is now wondering whether his son is his or Fourth's Ma." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

"And Wang Ling?" Lin Qing He asked.

Eldest Sister-in-law said: "She got picked up by her old Wang Family. She was beaten badly by Second Ma last night."

At this time, Second Sister-in-law came out of her room. Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows and said: "The weather is pretty cold now. Everyone just finished with the autumn harvest and is worried about nothing to pass the time. Never thought this would occur in the old Wang Family. Second Sister-in-law, did you heard about it?"

Second Sister-in-law displayed a touch of awkwardness across her face. Then she stated decisively: "I have cut off contact with Wang Ling."

"It's good to cut off contact, otherwise your reputation will get stinky." Lin Qing He emotionlessly said.

Second Sister-in-law didn't say anything and went in to prepare the meal after washing the grain.

Lin Qing He ignored her and turned to Eldest Sister-in-law: "I was issued a few cloth coupons this year, but my family doesn't have any use of them for now. Eldest Sister-in-law, do you want to exchange?"

Eldest Sister-in-law's eyes slightly brightened, said, "I want, I want."

Zhou Da Ni was seventeen after the New Year, so she wanted to make new clothes.

The two sisters-in-law discussed the exchange price. Lin Qing He went back afterward.

Eldest Sister-in-law got Zhou Da Ni to bring the money and exchange for the few cloth coupons.

Mother Zhou had gone out to chat with little Su Xun in her hold. When she got home, she didn't bring up Ma Family's affairs.

"On such cold weather, aren't you afraid of little Su Xun getting cold, Mother?." Lin Qing He said.

"It's fine. I wrapped him in a big cotton coat." Mother Zhou assured.

Little Su Xun was already asleep. Mother Zhou carried the little guy into the room and then came out to help peel the potatoes.

Lunch was stewed pork and potatoes with mantou. Lin Qing He also cooked a carrot soup.

In the afternoon, the snow fell quite hard. Everyone had the self-awareness to not go to school in this weather. Lin Qing He didn't have to go to school either.

On the kang, she told Zhou Qing Bai about old Ma Family's matter.

Such a big situation, Zhou Qing Bai naturally knew about it. He stated, "They'll separate the family after spring start."

"It's still distasteful even when they separate." Lin Qing He said.

It truly was distasteful, right? They had already committed adultery.

Zhou Qing Bai patted her on the back without speaking.

"Did anyone come here to catch them?" Lin Qing He asked.

At this time, they were quite strict about this kind of thing. If anyone dared to have an improper relationship between men and women, they will be pulled out for criticism.

"Old Ma Family suppressed it." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"How do you suppress this kind of thing?" Lin Qing He frowned.

Zhou Qing Bai noticed that she wanted to know, so he went over old Ma Family's matter with her.

Old Ma Family resolved the matter on their own. They also released the announcement that Third Ma had a fever after his fourth daughter was born and became unable to do it.

But this branch can't go without a son, so old Ma elderly couple took the initiative to let Wang Ling go to borrow from unmarried Fourth Ma.

This incident wasn't stealing people. Both Ma elders knew about it. It was borrowing.

Lin Qing He found it disgusting.

This old Ma elderly couple actually make this up? It sounded so fake!

"This kind of matter isn't uncommon in the countryside," Zhou Qing Bai explained.

Because they can't give birth to a son, women will borrow from other men.

What's more, due to the countryside's desire and importance for a son, what Wang Ling did with Fourth really didn't count as adultery.

Chapter 180: Out of ordinary perception

Lin Qing He had never heard of such a thing. It was simply broke her lower limit.

The incident had actually been suppressed like this. Although it was known throughout the ten miles radius, no one came to make an arrest.

What was there to arrest? In order to let Third Ma have a son, the elderly couple got Wang Ling to borrow from her brother-in-law.

But this incident had let Lin Qing He truly feel that some customs in the countryside were really outdated.

Toward this matter, everyone's tolerance was quite good.

So the countryside was more than just pure and simple.

Lin Qing He didn't pay any more attention to this matter.

The current her had to ride a bike to class every morning. It was chilling to the bone.

Without any notice, Zhou Qing Bai brought her a simple hand warmer from the county city.

As long as the hot water was poured in, this hot water bag can keep warm for a long time. When one holds it in their arms, it can warm them up.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't need to go to work now. He cycled Lin Qing He over every morning. Lin Qing He won't let him. There was no need for one more person to come out. However, he insisted to, so she let him be.

"Teacher Lin, your husband really loves you." Teacher Xu, who had a good relationship with Lin Qing He, commented with a grin after Zhou Qing Bai departed.

Teacher Xu was the female teacher that was present when Lin Qing He suppressed the educated youth.

She was actually an educated youth. What's more, one with the oldest seniority. But now, she was married. She married a village cadre, which was quite good.

Lin Qing He smiled, "He's just idle with nothing to do."

She didn't say much on this topic, and said: "When will we have a vacation this year? The weather is too freezing. It's not easy for the children to come to study."

To come to the community, it would take the furthest village for more than two hours.

"In a while." Teacher Xu answered.

They had no choice in this cold weather. No one wanted to go out. But for the work points and the salary, they must come.

Despite having a coal stove in the classroom, it was still freezing cold. Lin Qing He examined a few students. Their faces were really blue from the cold.

The students, who did not go back home at noon, would eat hard pancakes or other things.

Lin Qing He couldn't stand it, so she boiled a pot of hot water. Then found that there was no cup.

Have to say, the children at this time were really suffering. The children of later generations can't imagine how difficult this period was.

Zhou Qing Bai came to pick her up at noon. Lin Qing He sat behind on the way home and said, "Is there an enamel cup in our house that we don't need?"

"Huh?" Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"I'll take it with me this afternoon, so my students can use," Lin Qing He explained.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai had no objection.

When Lin Qinghe came to class in the afternoon, she had brought the enamel cup with her. The hot water was drunk in turns. Truth to be told, a cup of warm water did improve everyone's complexion.

"Tomorrow, bring ginger from home. Everyone takes turns. Each person brings it once. It doesn't need to be much, just one piece. I will cut it for you to boil ginger water to drink." Lin Qing He told them.

Ginger was inexpensive. Every household had it.

The students agreed. Their gazes toward her were slightly shining.

When she came to the office, the second year's teacher asked Lin Qing He about this.

"There's no other way. The pancakes eaten by those children are similar to rocks. There's nothing else. But I can at least give them a sip." Lin Qing He said.

"What you say is right." Second year's Teacher Wang nodded.

"Don't know if the school still got any money. We can apply for benefits for the students?" The speaker was Chen Shan, who Lin Qing He disliked.

"What benefits?" Lin Qing He had a bad impression of Chen Shan, who tried to dig another's corner. Other teachers saw him in a god shade.

Including Teacher Xu and Teacher Wang.

"Schools can buy a few hot water bottles by themselves. One in each classroom and one cup in each classroom. That way the students can drink whenever they want." Chen Shan suggested.

"Teacher Chen talk about this so lightly. Is this something so easy to apply for?" Lin Qing He indifferently stated.

The method was good, but was a thermal bottle so easy to get at this time?

And one for each classroom. How many bottles do they need for the entire middle school?

"Then what to do?" It came to Chen Shan. He turned to Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He ignored him and simply said to Teacher Xu and Teacher Wang: "How about asking the students to bring a bowl by themselves. Let the school boil some hot water. Whoever wants to drink, bring their bowl and pour it in. It's just a bowl. Not much trouble."

For those who can afford to go to junior high school, the conditions at home won't be too bad. What's more, they must the kind to dote their children. So it wasn't a big deal to bring a bowl to drink hot water.

The community's junior high school did not have a canteen yet. Only the county's high school did.

The students brought their own food to eat. However, in this weather, the school had to provide some hot water, otherwise, it would be impossible to eat.

Bringing a bowl here was more practical than Chen Shan's suggestion of having a thermal bottle in each classroom.

After discussing it, they brought this matter to the junior high school's principal. The principal didn't stop them and gave the go-ahead sign. Then the teachers were asked to make an announcement in every class.

"Teacher Lin's idea is good." Chen Shan encountered her on her own and praised with a smile.

Even though this person had hidden his true face, Lin Qing He had never talked nonsense with him.

"Teacher Chen should teach the students well. After all, this job is hard to come by." Lin Qing He blandly stated

"Teacher Lin's academic performance is so good, do you have any plans?" Chen Shan suddenly said.

Lin Qing He quietly observed him.

"Teacher Lin, the country is currently paying more and more attention to education. You have to continue to study hard. You may have more opportunities to serve the country in the future." Chen Shan lowered his voice and said.

Lin Qing He calmly looked at him. His eyes showed no signs of rebirth. Lin Qing He breathed out a sigh of relief within her mind and then said: "I don't understand what you are talking about. I am very satisfied with my current life."

She departed after saying this.

Lin Qing He knew very well what Chen Shan was talking about. As expected of the fellow who could become the first college student within the ten miles after the college entrance examination was restored. His perception was indeed out of ordinary.

He actually detected that education was apparently gaining more and more attention.

It should be the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University that gave him the hint.

Lin Qing He didn't notice how hot Chen Shan's gaze at her back was.

He used to think that this was an ordinary rural woman. She just imitated the city folk everywhere, however she was neither fish nor fowl.

But don't know since when this woman seemed to be full of light.

When she goes out, no one will doubt it if they said she was a city folk. No matter whether if it was her speech, demeanor, or dress up, the average city girl can't compare to her.

Chapter 181: Are you Lin Qing He?

It was a pity that such a woman continues to stay in this barren countryside.

Don't know what was going on. He noticed her before, she had a so-so relationship with Zhou Qing Bai. Despite having three children, they didn't have much feeling.

However, after Zhou Qing Bai retired, he would occasionally run into her while working. She was always walking with him. Even though there was no extreme behavior, one can still perceive that she and Zhou Qing Bai were married and were a couple with a wonderful relationship.

It seems that her change started after Zhou Qing Bai came back.

She got moisturized by Zhou Qing Bai, so that's why she changed?

Chen Shan was puzzled. He couldn't get it even if he cracked open his brain- Lin Qing He's core had changed.

The school lasted until December. Due to the severity of the snow, the holidays had to begin.

Although there were no work points and wages after the holiday began, the school still gave two jins of cotton coupon as a subsidy before the holiday.

This was what the principal had fought for the school teachers when he headed to the city.

"I heard that the teachers in the county's high school still received paid vacations," said Teacher Xu.

"Our countryside can't compare to them," Lin Qing He lamented.

Teacher Xu asked: "Do you have enough cotton?"

Lin Qing He had good perception. She can tell by her gaze, and whispered: "Teacher Xu would you like to exchange it with me?"

"Over at my home, we don't lack this." Teacher Xu smiled.

Moreover, if she took the two jins of cotton coupon back home, she'll have to hand it into the public fund. Might as well sell them privately.

"What does Teacher Xu want to exchange it with?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I want to exchange two industrial coupons. Don't know if you have any?" Teacher Xu asked back.

Most people may not necessarily have industrial coupons but Teacher Xu believed that Lin Qing He might have kept some. After all, Zhou Qing Bai was previously in the force. He can get any kind of coupons. What's more, the national version that will not expire.

"Teacher Xu found the right person." Lin Qing He grinned. She took out two industrial coupons from her pocket when actually it was from the space.

"You bring it everywhere with you?" Teacher Xu asked in surprise.

"No, I have something to buy. Since Teacher Xu wants it, I'' give it to you." Lin Qing He responded.

Teacher Xu nodded, and the two exchanged.

Lin Qing He got a total of four jins of cotton coupons. Have to say, this was really a lot.

There was no shortage of cotton at home. The jackets and the likes were all made last year. They were all still in good condition, so these weren't needed.

That's why Lin Qing He brought it to Third Brother Lin.

Four jins of cotton coupons were enough for Third Brother Lin to buy some cotton back to pad up the cotton jacket and quilts.

"If you want to use a bicycle, you can come over to the house and take it. Currently, there's no work, so I won't use it." Lin Qing He told Third Brother Lin.

"Then I will come over tomorrow?" Third Brother Lin asked.

"Sure." Lin Qing He nodded.

Third Brother Lin came over to pick up the bicycle the next day. With the cotton coupons, he could go to the supply and demand cooperative in the community to buy cotton. However, Third Brother Lin went straight to the county city.

He grabbed a bolt of cloth and a few jins of cotton back.

On the way, he brought a bag of milk candy back for Da Wa and the boys. Lin Qing He didn't refuse. She only reminded him to be more careful on his way back.

Lin Qing felt was molding away now that she didn't have to go to work,.

She basically stayed on the kang with Zhou Qing Bai. Of course, she didn't do anything else other than studying English textbooks.

Originally, she didn't intend to let Zhou Qing Bai know. But for some unknown reasons, she trusted him. Like really really trusted him. So she took it out.

When Zhou Qing Bai saw that she was reading this book, his gaze was somewhat strange.

However, he was still able to hold it back and didn't ask her anything. He didn't even ask her if she could read those words.

It was Lin Qing He who couldn't hold it back that night.

She asked, "Qing Bai, why don't you ask me about reading foreign language books?"

She had given it a good consideration and felt it was better to show her card to him.

Because they shared the same Kang, she really didn't want to hide it from him. Especially since he stuck very close to her and basically didn't go out much.

How was she to review English? How can she snatch the chance to become part of the most powerful group when the situation becomes less rigid?

It's nothing great to be able to speak English in the future. However, if one can grasp it at the beginning of the restriction drop, it will really be super awesome.

She really needs English to become her strength, so she had to self study it from now on. She had forgotten a lot of the English she learned in college. She must revise it well.

This wasn't literacy and mathematics. How can she hide it from him?

"You didn't say."

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

It can't be that it wasn't him not wanting to ask, but rather, waiting for her to bring it up herself?

Lin Qing He chuckled. This introverted man. Afraid he must have been quite anxious these few days.

She didn't know as she had slept very well.

"If you have anything to ask, just ask." Lin Qing H hugged his neck and grinned.

Zhou Qing Bai hesitated for a moment and said, "Are you Lin Qing He?"

In the past few nights, he had been unable to sleep. In fact, he had a vague feeling in his heart before this but it never felt so real and profound as when he saw her understanding English books.

Don't tell him that she can't understand and was casually flipping through it. He knew whether she could read it.

Other things can be said to have been self-taught in private. After all, she was so smart. He can deceive himself. As long as she didn't do anything harmful to the country, he will choose to keep one eye closed.

But can English be taught without a teacher?

Impossible.

Since she took out the English book and studied in front of him, his heart never calmed down.

Since she was willing to confess to him, he decided to ask. He had even prepared for the worst.

Lin Qing He hugged his neck as chuckled softly: "Since when did you suspect that I wasn't?"

"She won't sever ties with old Lin Family. Also, she doesn't care much about the family either." Zhou Qing Bai felt that his heart was about to jump out of his throat as he watched her.

"I am Lin Qing He." Lin Qing He kissed him on the chin and calmly assured: "Don't be afraid."

Zhou Qing Bai saw the tenderness in this woman's eyes. He knew that she also liked him, so Zhou Qing Bai didn't say a word. He just looked at her and waited for her to continue talking.

"Actually, even when you want me to explain what's going on, I don't know how to say it. At first, I dreamed of your family." Lin Qing He said.

She told him about the three-day in a row dream and how a space appeared after third day.

That's why she had to believe that something strange was going to happen to her.

Lin Qing He recounted the story of transmigration but hiding the fact that this world was a book. From the beginning, such a matter was already outrageous enough.

Chapter 182: You're my wife

If she said this was a book world, can this traditional man accept it?

So Lin Qing He didn't say. She just explained she came from 40 years later.

But even so, Zhou Qing Bai, who was born in the '40s, was stunned.

He had thought she was a spy sent from somewhere. Even after he racked his head open these days, he couldn't see what was worth those people to send such a chess piece over when he was already like this.

It was completely unnecessary.

If he was from any important level, he can figure out why they sent such a woman, who can bring harm to the country, to muddle him. However, he held no important role.

Although he knew a few things about the force from before, she had never asked him about it. Instead, she took good care of him and his sons. Was there such a spy?

Too perplexing. Zhou Qing Bai really didn't understand.

He never expected that the real reason would be like this.

She came from forty years later?

For Zhou Qing Bai, this was as hard to accept as saying she was truly a spy.

"What's up? Scared silly?" Lin Qing He patted his face as she tried to call back his soul.

Zhou Qing Bai came back to his senses. He frowned. Lin Qing He smiled when she saw him like this: "Hello, old fogey. In our future generations, you are my grandfather's generation."

Speaking of this, Lin Qing He couldn't help but laugh.

This wasn't wrong. In forty years later, wasn't that a grandfather-generation figure.

Zhou Qing Bai turned black.

"What's with the black face? About this, you are the old cow who ate tender grass. An extremely tender grass." Lin Qing He said.

Seeing this unsympathetic look, Zhou Qing Bai's initially uneasy heart calmed down a bit. He looked at her and said, "What's it like in forty years?"

"Forty years later. How should I explain it? Everything is well developed. Rice and mantou are very common things. There's TVs, mobile phones, and the likes. The streets are full of petrol cars." Lin Qing He answered.

Zhou Qing Bai knew of TV and car. But what is a mobile phone?

"It's this." Having already confessed to him, Lin Qing He showed him the mobile phone in the space.

The battery was dead, so it can't be used anymore. Still, Zhou Qing Bai was shocked when he saw this thing.

He actually didn't know what the space she was talking about before. Now he kind of grasp it. It seem like it can store things. It was invisible and intangible.

Because he was clear that this so-called mobile phone just appeared out of thin air.

"Is there anything else you want to ask?" Lin Qing He asked as she watched him examined her phone over and over.

Zhou Qing Bai returned the phone to her. He watched the phone disappear from her hand, and replied, "None."

Lin Qing He grinned as she observed him: "Zhou Qing Bai, did you get a shock from me on this matter tonight?"

"Was shocked." Zhou Qing Bai told the truth.

His wife came from forty years later. How could he not be shocked?

"Da Wa's mother went to 40 years later?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Yes." Actually, Lin Qing He didn't know where the original owner had gone, but she could only answer like that.

Zhou Qing Bai remained silent.

"Do you blame me for taking possession of your original wife's body? And lied to you and your sons ?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Qing Bai took her into his arms.

He didn't know what to say, but he will prove with his actions that he didn't blame her.

And he also knew exactly who he held in his heart.

Before she confessed, he had even decided that if... if she really came from another country, he would still persist on keeping her.

Their family can't live without her. Really can't live without her. He can't imagine what his family will become without her.

"Don't leave our family." Zhou Qing Bai only stated this.

Lin Qing He said the truth: "It depends on your own performance. If you treat me badly, then I will definitely not stay."

In fact, she had planned that way at the beginning. Keep a distance from him until the children grew up and then everyone would separate each other like a clap.

But who knew after he came back, she somehow thought this man was pretty decent after getting along with each other.

Mindlessly, she really became his wife.

Still, she was from 40 years later. Her mind wasn't so conservative and inflexible. Only when he treats her well, she will take care of his family.

If he treats her badly, then, needless to say, she will not make it difficult for herself.

"You have no conscience." When Zhou Qing Bai heard her say this, he immediately complained. He said while looking into her eyes.

Lin Qing He patted him on the cheek: "The most similar thing between me and the wife before is this conscience. We don't have one, so don't count on it."

What should be said was clearly told to him. Always be good to her, otherwise don't even think about her taking good care of the family for him. Go eat cold meals!

Zhou Qing Bai hugged her. He was thinking, how he should treat her to count as well.

She came from forty years later. Hadn't she seen all the good things? He really didn't have any good things to take out.

"As long as I have it, I will give it to you." Zhou Qing Bai pondered for a long time, but could only utter this.

As long as he had it, she can take it.

Lin Qing He grinned and said, "Don't worry, there will be opportunities in the future. It depends on your performance."

Then Zhou Qing Bai asked: "You said that the college entrance examination will resume, is it true?"

"In 1977, there are still a few years left." Lin Qing He nodded.

"There's an English exam then?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"No English exam in the first year of restoration. Mandatory in the second year. I don’t remember the details. However, knowing English in the future will definitely be a big advantage. So I have to start self-study now. I mostly forgot all of it," Lin Qing He explained.

Zhou Qing Bai flipped on top.

Lin Qing He froze for a moment. She said in mirth: "Still got the mood?"

"You are my wife." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and declared.

This was his wife. The mother of his children. Not another woman. As for everything she said today, he'll treat it like he didn't know.

Lin Qing He got doted by this man. Out of breath, she stated, "You're making tomorrow's breakfast!"

After saying this, she found a comfortable position in his arms and fell asleep.

On this wintry days, this man, who was like a cow, can't plow the field, so he plowed her land. She'll let him eat dried radishes tomorrow and avoid gaining so much energy.

Zhou Qing Bai kept holding his wife even until now. Only when he held his wife, it felt a little real.

After knowing the truth, he was only able to understand why her way of acting was completely different from that of people nowadays.

But no matter what, this was him, Zhou Qing Bai's wife. Can't escape from it in this life.

"Hugging too tight." Lin Qing He pushed him while half asleep, but nothing budge.

"Go to sleep." Zhou Qing Bai kissed her forehead and whispered.

Lin Qing He murmured, hugged his waist, and buried her face in his arms. She fell asleep surrounded in his scent.

Chapter 183: She must be outstanding in her previous life

The next morning, Zhou Qing Bai had already cooked the congee.

Today they drank millet congee with pickled eggs. This pickled egg was also from Lin Qing He’s unique recipe. The oil yield was particularly high.

The whole family ate happily.

"Father, do you want to go to the mountain to hunt pheasants today?" Da Wa sent an invitation to his dad.

The eyes of Er Wa and San Wa shone.

Little Su Cheng's eyes were also glittering. However, he was too young to go. He'll be sent over to his grandpa and grandma later.

"Sure." Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife and answered.

What Lin Qing He said last night, he won't take it seriously today. Lin Qing He still understood Zhou Qing Bai. She had to give him some time to digest, right?

He would eat her clean on the Kang when he should. What's more, act very possessive; telling her that she was his wife.

But still, he must felt weird in his heart, right?

After the meal, Zhou Qing Bai took the three brothers to hunt pheasants.

There was another phrase for hunting pheasants, that was, picking pheasants.

On a snowy day, the pheasant gets frozen and it can get tired from being chased. At that time, it will stop and let someone catch it. This exactly like picking it up.

Lin Qing He let them be. After making sure the father and sons were all bundled up, she let them go out.

It was when they were about to head out, Zhou Qing Bai pulled her for one long snog, making her blush and heartbeat race.

They all went out, so Lin Qing He stayed back to study English books alone As for little Su Cheng, he was taken to Mother Zhou's place.

Although she had almost forgotten the majority of English, she still had the foundation from before. As long as she knew the phonetic transcription, she will be fine.

After memorizing twenty words and ten sentences in one go, Lin Qing He entered the kitchen to work away while revising.

In the last life, she never thought that she would be such a good wife and mother?

The father and sons just left the house, and she had already started to prepare delicious food for them to come back to eat. It was a natural fate of toiling.

Lin Qing He steamed the red beans. She planned to make a pot of red bean rolls and have them sparingly.

The red bean rolls tasted great. The whole family liked it.

When she was making red bean rolls, Eldest Sister-in-law stopped by. Seeing that Fourth's was working on food again, Eldest Sister-in-law felt admiration.

"No wonder Yang Yang and the kids all say their fourth aunt is the best at cooking and all want to be your kids." Eldest Sister-in-law laughed.

Lin Qing He smiled and said: "It's not something rare. Eldest Sister-in-law, you can make it at home when you're idle."

"Too much effort." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

"Since you're free, you got nothing else to do. It’s great to make more food for Eldest Brother and the children. Throughout the year, you get to rest now. Might as well, make more delicious food, and nourish them? How else can you hold up against the whole year of work next year?" Lin Qing He persuaded as her hands kept occupied

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't care: "It's was always like this."

"It's better to dote your own man yourself." Lin Qing He persisted.

She didn't care what others do. Anyway, at her place, she must take care of Zhou Qing Bai's three meals a day, so that he can get enough nutrition.

There was no nourishing product at the moment. If they were in the future, then she can buy some fish gelatin or edible bird's nest to supplement him. At this time, they didn't any good stuff. If she didn’t put her heart into making the three daily meals, then that's too much.

Eldest Sister-in-law agreed: "I'll cook up something good when I go back."

Lin Qing He was just expressing her opinion. She laughed: "Don't be surprised, Eldest Sister-in-law. I was just saying. I'm worried about Qing Bai's body. Eldest Sister-in-law, you know why he retired. Though his body looks strong, he can't be compared to Eldest Brother and the rest."

Eldest Sister Zhou chuckled when she said this: "Even if there was an injury on his body, it should have recovered long ago."

She had seen her fourth brother-in-law's physique. What inferior to other people? Is should be the other way round.

It's no wonder with such a person, who can take care of others and make good food, present at home. He can always be nurtured very well.

Lin Qing He didn’t say anything more about this, so Eldest Sister-in-law helped her start a fire or something. Red bean rolls were easier to make. But because she didn’t make too much, Lin Qing He only gave Eldest Sister-in-law two when she went back.

Eldest Sister-in-law wanted to decline. She just came over to sit around due to boredom. While she was at it, she helped out. It wasn't a tiring chore.

Since she couldn't refuse, she accepted it.

She took it back and shared it between the children. Seeing how much the kids loved it, Eldest Sister-in-law was moved. She grabbed some red bean to soak. That evening, her family made red bean roll too.

Lin Qing He made the red bean rolls and left them in the pot. Simply grabbing it to eat for lunch was fine. She went to study the English textbooks.

The father and sons only came back around noon. They didn't come back empty-handed. They were carrying a gray pheasant.

Despite having rosy cheeks, the boys' eyes were shining. They were obviously ecstatic.

"Fry half of this pheasant and stew the other half?" Lin Qing He was also delighted and beamed.

The four hens at home had to be left for laying eggs. They can't be touched. It would be great to catch a pheasant back to add a dish.

"You decide." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

For lunch, they had red bean rolls along with Lin Qing He's sesame peanut tea.

This sesame peanut tea wasn't truly tea. She mashed both sesame and peanuts into a paste and directly poured boiling water on top.

Then added in a little more soup inside. This became a very delicious and original sesame peanut tea.

It was a perfect combination with the red bean rolls.

After eating, Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa all went out. Of course, they didn't forget to grab and pocket a handful of peanuts cooked by their mother as a snack.

In such cold weather, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't come over to eat. This was to avoid inflicting misery to little Su Xun. Zhou Qing Bai simply sent it over.

So Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He was the only members of the family present at this moment.

Zhou Qing Bai consciously went to handle the pheasant and chopped it all up. Then came back with clean hands.

Lin Qing He, who had already confessed, wasn't jittery around him at all. English words jumped out one after another.

There was no fear of someone coming from outside. If someone did, her family's Fei Ying will make a noise. Even if it's Mother Zhou, he will let out a reminder.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife in silence.

"You've been watching it for a long time, still going to watch?" Lin Qing He didn't have his patience. After being stared at by him for five minutes, she raised her gaze toward him.

Zhou Qing Bai took her in his arms. Only when he held her in his arms can he feel at ease.

He thought, she must be outstanding in her last life, right?

Would she really be willing to stay with him like this? He vowed that he would give her everything he could. In fact, he really had nothing to take out.

Chapter 184: Youngest son wants spoiling

Lin Qing He was clueless that her man was getting low self-esteem.

Leaning in his arms, she continued to recite her own English words. She didn't recite much, just 20 words a day.

She memorized it in the morning and now she enforced it into her memory.

The phrases were also memorized in the morning. What's more, they were the ones she learned previously. Those had to be review.

The children were very energetic. They weren't tired after playing for a day. However, Lin Qing He can't. She was already drowsy after 1pm.

"Do you want to sleep?" Lin Qing He withdrew the English textbook into the space and asked Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai witnessed the book in her hand disappeared. He found it amazing. He saw it last night under the lamplight, while now was in broad daylight.

Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow at him.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Sleep for a bit."

So the couple took a nap, during which Zhou Qing Bai wanted to flip on top. However, Lin Qing He refused: "You better rest properly!"

This man didn't know when to stop. Wasn't he afraid of death from that?

Zhou Qing Bai could only hug her to sleep.

Lin Qing He was a good sleeper and soon fell asleep.

Zhou Qing Bai couldn't fall asleep. He watched his wife. In the end, having his wife in his arms made him feel at ease. Not long later, he too drowsed off.

The couple napped for more than an hour. It was so cozy to stay in bed on these wintery days. So when she woke up, Lin Qing He was feeling lazy. Her cheeks were nice and ruddy as if the whole person was like a honey or peach. She looked very tempting.

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai woke up and was also full of energy. His big hands lingered on her waist.

Lin Qing He enjoyed being caressed by him. Her eyes narrowed as her mouth said: "From now on, once every three days. You have eaten meat last night. Counting today, we'll talk about it two days later."

"No need to go to work." Zhou Qing Bai persisted.

He won't be tired since there was no work. It also meant he won't be tired no many times he did it.

How could Lin Qing He not know what this man thought? She smilingly patted his face: "Behave. Don't dwell on these pointless things. Just do your massage well."

Then she turned over and let him continue to massage her.

This man had a rough and thick callus on his palm but it was extraordinarily assuring and full of strength. At least Lin Qing He personally loved it.

She just can't come to appreciate those little fresh meats. She preferred this masculine and heroic type.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't argue with her about this. He naturally had ways to make her willing at night. For now, he would obediently massage her.

Lin Qing He felt that this man was tempting her. Even though he properly massaged her, he didn't forget to eat her tofu. What's more, he had a serious face and looked very innocent.

The couple connected on the Kang for a while before the boys came back from outside.

When the brothers came back and saw their parents' room door closed, they had the self-awareness to not head over and disrupt. They went back to their room.

Starting from this year, including San Wa, they all slept next door.

"Our three sons can really mess around." Lin Qing He was helpless when hearing the laughter of the brothers from next door.

"They listen to you." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He wanted to laugh a little. Why did she hear such a strong desire to survive?

"It's only right to listen to me. I feed and dress them well. If they don't listen to me, I will serve them with a rod." Lin Qing He swept a glance at him.

"You don't need to do it, I will." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Lin Qing He couldn't help it this time. She laughed as she looked at him, "No wonder people say that if you have a stepmother, you have a stepfather."

Zhou Qing Bai felt lost, but he still seriously corrected: "You are their biological mother."

He knew in his heart how she treated him and his three sons. She was his wife and the mother of his children.

Lin Qing He didn't refute. She had dedicated herself to children. If they dare be unfilial, disobedient, or become corrupt, she will not be merciful when it comes to beating.

When it was almost time, Lin Qing He picked some pheasant meat to stew. She kept the rest for tonight to stir-fry with fungus.

"Mother, there's a hole in my sock." San Wa came out to look for her and told her.

"There's a hole? Didn't I just sew it for you." Lin Qing He completed the chicken noodles before following him.

San Wa's sock really gained a hole. Lin Qing He remarked, "Why did it break so fast, it's only been a few days."

"I don't know. I wore it and somehow broke." San Wa said with blinking eyes.

Lin Qing He ushered: "Go to the kang first. Mother will fix this sock for you first."

All three brothers owned two pairs of socks. However, one pair was just washed yesterday. They were laying on the kang head. They can't be worn unless they were dry. So she can only sew this one for him to wear.

San Wa hopped on the Kang. Lin Qing He brought the socks over to patch it. She said to Zhou Qing Bai who was reading the newspaper: "I suspect San Wa, the stinky boy, wants me to buy new socks, so he deliberately found work for me. "

"Huh?" Zhou Qing Bai turned to her.

"I just fixed up these socks for him the day before yesterday. Now they got such a big hole today." Lin Qing He showed him.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Leave him alone and let him continue to wear it."

"It's easy to get smelly feet when wearing shoes without socks." Lin Qing He took out the needle and thread, and began to sew it: "If this kid dares to break it for me this time, I'll let his foot go smelly."

The socks were a bit old. After all, they were worn out twice. Still, they can still be worn. No need to buy new.

Zhou Qing Bai watched her quickly patch up the socks.

Lin Qing He shouted and called San Wa over. Then she gave him the socks. Looking into his eyes, she said, "San Wa, you have to protect these socks. If it breaks again, you don’t have socks to wear. ."

"If it breaks, buy a new one." San Wa said with blinking eyes.

Listening to this. She knew this kid deliberately broke it. Lin Qing He glanced at Zhou Qing Bai as mentally said 'this is your son'.

"Our family did get a bit of money this year, but you, three boys' appetite are now getting bigger and bigger. All the money has been used to buy food. There's basically no excess money left." Lin Qing He explained.

"Our family can still afford milk." San Wa pointed out.

"That's because you all are growing up. You have to drink milk. Look at your eldest brother. How much taller he became this year? It's almost five centimeters. Maybe he won't be able to wear his clothes next winter and need to make new ones." When Lin Qing He came to this point, she feel a little bit emotional.

Da Wa had not yet entered the peak period of development and growth was still pretty fast.

After the new year, he was only ten years old. He was almost 1.5 meters tall. She estimated that he could exceed 1.55 meters next year.

However, San Wa didn't care about those. He just wanted a new pair of socks.

"Mother, my socks are very old. Can you change it for a new pair?" San Wa noticed how well-sewn the socks were, he knew there was no chance that they would break again. So he could only demand spoiling.

Chapter 185: San Wa got a fever

Although Lin Qing He dotes her sons, she won't blindly be indulgent.

For example, if these socks can still be worn, then continue to wear them. It was useless to act like a spoiled brat.

One must know that this current era really can't compare to later generations. It was fine to buy it in the future generation. However, at this time, it was still necessary to be frugal.

Resources were really quite limited.

"Is our family too poor to buy socks?" San Wa said, seeing his mother actually disagree to make new socks or buy new socks.

"We are pretty poor. After all, it's really not easy to raise you boys." Lin Qing He nodded.

San Wa responded: "Mother, you're deceiving me. I had seen it myself. You made new underwear for my father!"

He looked at his mother accusingly with his eyes that conveyed 'only favor father and not me'.

Lin Qing He was slightly embarrassed. Then confirmed with a nod, "Your father need a new one."

"Mother, coax me. I have seen it all. Father's underwear is still very new, and there isn't a single patch." San Wa pointed out.

Now they grew up, it was harder to fool them.

"Then what do you want." Lin Qing He said.

"Mother, you can make a new pair of socks for me." San Wa persisted.

Lin Qing He refused: "Wait until next year. I will give you brothers a newly made pair. You keep this pair this year."

"I don't want." San Wa stated.

"If you don't want to, just go around with your own smelly feet." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

San Wa yelled with anger: "Mother, you don't love me at all. You just love my father!"

"That hurts my heart a lot." Lin Qinghe responded, "But, you are right. I do love your father. You brothers all grew up in the mud. What's the point of doting?"

San Wa ran into his room and tattled to his eldest brother and second brother.

Da Wa had long opened his mind: "You only found out now that Mother loves Father the most? What's available will always be given to Father. What Father has, we may not necessarily have. You actually dare to compete with Father?"

"That's right. Mother only helps Father scoop the congee. She only urges Father to eat more. Mothers don't care about us. Want to eat then eat. If not, go away." This was what Er Wa said.

San Wa originally wanted to come and pull his two brothers together to fight the war. He never expected to hear his two brothers say something he hadn't noticed before!

"San Wa, just wear it. Be content that Mother is willing to patch it up for you. Last time, I asked Mother to give me a cloth pocket. I just happened to see Mother making clothes for Father. I had to wait until Father's clothes were finished, then Mother would sew it for me." Zhou Da Wa patted his younger brother on the shoulder and said.

San Wa declared: "I am the youngest in the family!"

He was the youngest in the family. Shouldn't he be the one who gets the most doting? Father was already that big, what's the point of doting Father?

"Being the youngest is useless. Our family doesn't copy other people's norms." Er Wa waved his hand.

"Mother doesn't love me anymore." San Wa wanted to cry.

Da Wa and Er Wa paid him no heed. Their mother set up some difficult questions today. They haven't solved it yet, so they both worked on the questions.

The isolated and helpless San Wa ran over to his grandparents' home.

He confided to his grandmother.

Mother Zhou wanted to laugh when she heard it. She had witnessed how Fourth's wife always put old Fourth before everything. As for the children, it was really free-range care.

Of course, what should be taught will not be shorted.

"Your father has to work. That does wear the clothes away. We only get issued so many cloth coupons at the end of the year. It's not a good idea to always wear new ones." Mother Zhou explained.

"I don't always wear new ones, I have been wearing them for a long time." San Wa maintained. Then he continued: "It's not that there's no cloth at home. It's just my mother reserving it for my father."

"Your mother felt distress about your father's tiredness from farm work, so she wants to make him two comfortable clothes. You are also filial. Don't worry about these little things." Mother Zhou coaxed.

San Wa was still not convinced. He went off to played with little Su Cheng.

At home, Lin Qing He had already resigned herself to sewing socks. However, she won't give it to him now. Let's give it to him as a New Year gift when the New Year arrived.

There was a smile at the corner of Zhou Qing Bai's mouth. His sons all said that she was partial to him. He felt that way too.

Still, it felt good. He enjoyed and loved it.

"You can still laugh. Your sons are very difficult to deal with." Lin Qing He said grumpily.

"If they are hard to handle, hit them." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"It hasn't got to that level yet. It's just wanting a new pair of socks." Lin Qing He responded.

Putting side by side with those future generation's children who want toys and acted as the emperor at home, San Wa's desire for new socks was simply nothing.

"Don't need to make so many underwear." When Zhou Qing Bai said this, there was a smile in his eyes.

He had a total of five undies. All of which were very new.

Lin Qing He was slightly embarrassed, and said, "I made it for you, so just wear it."

Besides, was five pairs of underwear too many? Not at all.

Lin Qing He made the new socks in two days. There wasn't any difficulty. The last piece of cloth at home was used up. When they were done, she put them away. She did not directly give them to San Wa.

It’s also good for this kid to know that he doesn’t get something once he makes a fuss. Otherwise, when someone doesn’t give it to him, he will easily develop the habit of making a fuss.

In the past two days, San Wa had become a bit rebellious. He had stopped talking during meals.

Even when he went to bed at night, he won't come to stick to his mother anymore.

Lin Qing He let him be. Finally, San Wa couldn't help it that night. He ran over to knock on the door in the middle of the night. As he knocked, he cried. He asked whether his mother didn't want him.

It was very cold today. Lin Qing He intended to rush out of bed.

Zhou Qing Bai stopped her and got off the kang to bring San Wa in. Lin Qing He quickly poured a cup of hot water and blew it cooler for this naughty child to drink.

The brat finally couldn't sit still after suffering for a few days and saw that no one was paying attention to him.

However, he was a little happy when he was hugged by his father and mother and slept with his father and mother. However, he started to get a fever in the middle of the night.

The stinky boy rarely caught a cold. His body was as strong as a cow. Never thought he would actually have a fever now.

Lin Qing He dissolved a kids' tablet for him to drink at once. She did it without explaining what it was to Zhou Qing Bai.

"It's sweet. Mother, are you giving me sweet soup?" San Wa asked in a daze.

"Yes, I'm only giving it to you. Your eldest brother and second brother don't have any." Lin Qing He comforted.

"Hehe." San Wa giggled happily, but still said: "Still, need to give it to Eldest Brother and Second Brother."

"Okay, mother will feed them it tomorrow." Lin Qing He soothed.

Soon San Wa fell asleep. However, Lin Qing He didn't dare to sleep. Zhou Qing Bai didn't sleep either. The couple busied away until the latter half of the night. When San Wa's fever subsided, only then they relaxed.

"I handled it wrongly." Lin Qing He said guiltily after lying down.

This was actually the first time that she took care of a child. She had never personally given birth. She was really inexperienced. She didn't expect that San Wa would actually run out in the middle of the night without bundling up.

"He's fine." Zhou Qing Bai comforted.

Lin Qing He was tired. She slept with San Wa in her embrace.

The next day San Wa woke up and found that he didn't have much strength in his body. However, sleeping in his mother's arms, made San Wa feel pleased.

Chapter 186: Red date and tremella soup

It took San Wa two days to recover from this illness.

The little guy didn't have much energy for the past two days. Fortunately, Lin Qing He took good care of him with the help of the prepared medicine for children she kept in the space. So it was just a surprise without danger.

A child's fever cannot be underestimated. Even a grown adult can burn up silly, let alone such a small child.

When the body recovered, San Wa couldn't sit still anymore. He ran out and jumped around.

Lin Qing He didn't restrain him either.

A few days ago, the little guy always thought that his mother didn't care for him and didn't love him. But after having a fever, he finally felt how much his mother loved him.

She can make whatever he wanted to eat. Also, she kept him in their kang for sleep at night and tell him stories. It was super.

San Wa, who enjoyed the two days of motherly love, had recovered back to normal- lively and energetic.

These days passed and it was Laba day.

Lin Qing He got up early to cook Laba congee.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Later, come with me to visit my comrade-in-arms?"

It had been snowing for the past few days. Finally, today was a rare chance of a clear day.

"Okay." Lin Qing He knew that he had always wanted to introduce her to his comrade-in-arms. What's more, a comrade within the police department was also a very solid network.

So the couple headed out. They had brought along San Wa. Neither Da Wa nor Er Wa joined them.

San Wa, the little bear, can feel that his parents loved him again. He was overjoyed.

"Don't grin so wide. The cold wind will fill your stomach, and then you will have diarrhea." Lin Qing He said.

"Mother, buy me candied haws later." San Wa began to make requests.

"Buy two sticks for you brothers. Wait until we go back, then you can eat with your brothers." Lin Qinghe stated.

"Ok." San Wa nodded.

Da Wa and Er Wa didn't mind that he was able to tag along while they couldn't. They both knew that San Wa was sick during the past two days and became listless. There was nothing wrong with taking him out for a trip.

When they came to the county city, the couple visited the security bureau with San Wa in hand.

There was no need to bring special gifts in the countryside. Lin Qing He brought a jar of chili sauce.

A jar of chili sauce weighed about a jin. It was truly delicious. Zhou Qing Bai, the spicy lover, enjoyed it extremely.

His comrade-in-arms' taste was similar to him. As expected, he liked it too.

After sitting in the bureau for more than an hour, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He departed with San Wa. His comrade-in-arms personally sent them out and also urged them to come and visit more when free in the future.

Zhou Qing Bai agreed. Then he brought his wife to the supply and demand cooperative to buy the things that the house needs to buy.

Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai to enter the supply and demand cooperative first. She was going to the black market. Now she had confessed to Zhou Qing Bai, Zhou Qing Bai really didn’t have to follow. Even the best dog in the camp can forget about finding evidence on his wife.

It was no wonder that she dared to promise him before that if someone found out once, then she would wash her hands clean.

With this thing called space, who can find out?

Zhou Qing Bai shook his head helplessly.

On Lin Qing He's side, she got rid of the leftovers she had. She bought two baskets of eggs from the black market and carried an approximate jin out. Then she took it over to Shen Yu.

Shen Yu gave birth to a girl.

Earlier on, when she went to the bureau with Zhou Qing Bai, she bumped into Chen Jie, Shen Yu's man. Chen Jie had informed them.

If she didn't know, she didn't know. Now she knew, then she had to bring something over. That's because, with Shen Yu at the supply and demand cooperative, she can buy many things that others can't buy.

Knowing that she was in post-natal confinement, bringing some eggs over can be considered a thoughtful gesture.

Sure enough, Shen Yu was delighted as soon as she arrived: "Sister, it's enough to just come and see me. Why did you bring me so many eggs? Take them back and give them to my nephews (Da Wa & co.)."

"I brought them for you, so keep it." Lin Qing He said with a smile. Then she looked at the girl again and said: "If Da Wa's father see this, he will be extremely envious. He always wanted a girl."

Shen Yu pursed her lips in laughter. Truth to be told, she and her man didn't have any biased toward boys over girls, so there was nothing wrong with having this daughter.

While it was her mother-in-law who remarked a bit. But that was just talking and more or less, they don't live together.

"The diapers don't dry easily in the cold weather. Is there enough coal at home? I know someone. If there isn't enough, I can give you an address. You can ask Chen Jie to go over and get some." Lin Qing He said.

"Sister, you are so thoughtful. Chen Jie got some back, it's enough." Shen Yu smiled.

"That's good." Lin Qing He nodded, and then reminded her to drink more fish soup. As for the rest, she had nothing to say. She left the eggs and returned.

"Mother, where have you been? Father and I have been waiting for you for a long time." San Wa said.

"I went to Shen Yu's place to sit down." Lin Qing He explained to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He knew about it too. He had just heard Chen Jie talk about his wife giving birth. Some common courtesy needed to be done.

Lin Qing He noticed that the father and son hadn't bought anything yet, so she came to the counter and checked it by herself. Once asked, she found that tremella had actually arrived this year!?

This was a good hydrating product.

Lin Qing He didn't hesitate at all and instantly bought half a jin. Then got two stick of candied haws. After looking at other things, she bought what she needed and left alone those she didn’t need. Still, she bought some melon seeds and toffee. Those were reserved for visitors on the first day of the New Year.

There was no need to buy milk powder. There was still a bag at home. Also, a can of malted milk powder too. That was drinkable.

After finishing all these things, the family of three went home.

As soon as Lin Qing He returned home, she gave the candied haws to San Wa and his brothers. They can share it among themselves. Of course, little Su Cheng also had a share.

Lin Qing He soaked the tremella.

Red date and tremella soup. Was there anything more nourishing for the heart and lungs than this during these snowy days?

Especially when the kang was burning at home. It was very dry. It was better to drink some soup to defeat the internal fire.

Still, the staple food had to be eaten.

A lotus root & pork rib soup, a dried bean & pork belly, and a bean flour bun.

Speaking of which, Sister Mei sent the lotus root. She went to get the meat yesterday and Sister Mei gave her the lotus. It wasn't much, just that bit.

The lotus root was delicious when sliced and fried. However, Lin Qing He preferred to stew it into a soup. Adding in the ribs, it became the lotus root & ribs soup. On top of that, sprinkle a handful of peanuts into the soup and the taste became excellent.

When the boys' grandparents came over, the family began their meal.

What one can eat on a snowy day was really limited. It was either cabbage or radish. Of course, there were dried beans, dried seaweed, fungus, and mushrooms. Still, it can't beat summertime. At that time, there were plenty of edibles.

So one can imagine how popular this lotus root was.

The whole family gathered around together to have a delightful lunch as the outside snowed again.

Chapter 187: Making meat buns

As the days passed, it reached the time for the year end's meat distribution.

The family's two big plump pigs were also driven out early in the morning.

After breakfast, Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa wanted to watch the pig slaughter.

Little Su Cheng had the heart to follow.

"No. You are too young. The scene of killing pigs is not suitable for you to watch." San Wa coaxed him.

"I'm not afraid." Little Su Cheng persisted.

Because he often mingled with his elder brothers, his language skills developed pretty well.

"You'll have nightmares after seeing it." Er Wa also said.

"I'm not afraid." Littel Su Cheng maintained.

But in the end, Little Su Cheng didn't participate because he was still too small. He was only that big, no way was he allowed to watch.

However, those who were taken over Zhou Qing Bai had their eyes covered when the pig got killed. Da Wa covered San Wa's eyes.

As for Er Wa, he half-covered his own eyes. His whole body was a little tense.

After a few pigs cried out one after another, the pigs were slaughtered.

Three pigs were killed in the village this year. Every household can receive a lot. Still, the most in-demand were the two pigs from Zhou Qing Bai's family. They were really fat. Fat and strong.

Lin Qing He was able to get three jins more meat this year than in the previous year. It was from the work points she got as a teacher. Of course, there were also work points from raising two big pigs.

One giant pig's head, seven or eight ribs, big bones. These were all the usual request.

Also, they didn't leave out the large intestines, small intestines, and pork stomach.

The rest was fatty meat. Lin Qing He got a cut of seven jins of fatty meat. This had many people look on with envy. No one said anything about her.

If they had the ability, they would ask for it too.

Lin Qing He also asked for a lot of pork belly and lean meat since she got some ribs and the big bones at the beginning. These were third-class meat, which was the least valuable.

Lean meat was also considered as third-class meat.

Pork belly was considered second-class meat. First-class meat was naturally the fatty meat. Everyone labeled it the best meat.

Adding up these things, it was approximately 30 jins of meat.

Of course, this was because Father Zhou's share was also included in here.

Even so, bringing back so much meat still aroused everyone's envy.

But sometimes one can't be envious.

Before, everyone didn't expect much from Zhou Qing Bai's family.

The phrase 'thirty years, river flow east, thirty years, river flow west' wasn't a lie.

How many work points does his family have now?

There was a work point from the two pigs. The fertilizer produced by the pigs also gained a work point. Zhou Qing Bai got ten work points. Father Zhou got eight work points. Lin Qing He also earned five work points. In addition to five work points, she also received 13 yuan in salaries. There were also subsidies like food coupons and fabric coupons.

Da Wa and Er Wa had grown up now. They would gather plenty of pigweeds after school and can earn one or two work points.

Even though Mother Zhou didn't enter the field in the first half of the year, she would also scavenge for pigweed during the time when Zhou Xiao Mei had yet to deliver. Little Su Cheng had gotten bigger and ran behind San Wa like a tail. She didn't need to take care of him. So she gained a good amount of work points.

So they got so much meat allocated this year.

Eldest Sister-in-law received four jins this year. Second Sister-in-law was the same. Third Sister-in-law's share was less, only three jins or so.

It can't be helped. She had a big belly this year. She only worked for the first half of the year and after that, she forced herself to keep going.

Of course, during the post-natal confinement in the latter half of the year, she ate well.

Su Da Lin never stingy in this area. He would bring eggs or a piece of meat and fish every time he came over,. That was why Third Sister-in-law was properly fed.

"Now the women in the village aren't faring as well as her." It was Wang Ling who said this.

Since the incident at the old Ma’s house last time, Wang Ling lost face for a while. Regardless of what her in-laws said to the outside world, she knew exactly what the facts were.

She just happened to run into her brother-in-law when he was taking a bath in the river once. After seeing him butt naked, she found that he was better than her own man, so she got tempted.

And then one thing led to another and they rolled together.

But in the end, everyone at this time cherished their feathers.

Even as women, they understand Wang Ling's difficulty and ran over to borrow from her fourth brother-in-law, the matter still wasn't glorious.

For example, Second Sister-in-law had a good relationship with her before, but now she didn't interact with her at all.

The others were the same. No one responded to Wang Ling's words.

On the contrary, some idle men in the village encountered Wang Ling in private. There was never short of catcall toward her. Wang Ling was quite proud of this, but she refused in a decent manner on the surface.

Just don't know if it was a true rejection or false rejection.

After Wang Ling received the cod shoulder, she curled her lips in dissatisfaction. So she followed her mother-in-law back with her own family's share of meat.

There were also a few people who have a bad relationship with Wang Ling present. They started to gossip after seeing her leave.

"Acting like nobody knows that old Ma Family use 'borrow' to cover her loose way to preserve that bit of reputation!"

"That so right. I saw her and Zhou He from Zhou Family together the day before yesterday. They were sending each other meaningful gaze!"

"Just one look, you'll know she's a bad bunch. Have you not heard that her eldest sister from her maternal family previously had an affair. What's more, was caught on the spot!"

"My God, there was such matter?"

"What happened afterward?"

"..."

Perhaps someone found Wang Ling's affair too disgusting and still dare be so rampant, a rumor started in the village at an unknown time. Rumor of Wang Ling's eldest sister, Wang Cui's past love affairs.

"San Ni's mother, don't interact with her anymore. It's really shameful." Eldest Sister-in-law said to Second Sister-in-law after hearing about it.

If they didn't live together, Eldest Sister-in-law wouldn't be bothered to remind her.

Even though the family was divided, everyone was still in the same courtyard. Before, Wang Ling had came often to look for Second Sister-in-law.

Second Sister-in-law knew what was circulating in the village. Naturally, she felt extremely embarrassed and replied: "I'm not in contact with her anymore!"

Everyone in the family, no matter if it was the in-law family or the maternal family, they felt they lost face. Except for the person who was cheating.

Wang Ling didn't feel it at all. What's more, she had an unclear interaction with other bachelors in the village. Really didn't know to repent.

Eldest Sister-in-law took in her response and dropped the matter.

After the meat was divided, everyone started to make some yummy food.

As for these matters in the village, Lin Qing He turned a deaf ear to it. Even when she heard Mother Zhou bring it up, Lin Qing He didn't care.

She was in the middle of leading Zhou Qing Bai, Da Wa, Er Wa, San Wa, and Xiao Su Cheng on making buns.

This year, she came back with such a large cut of fatty meat and extracted three cans of oil. There was so much oil residue left.

So she chopped up these oil residues, and then made a meat bun with it with cabbage and pickled veg.

There were two flavors.

One was stuffed with oil residue and cabbage, and the other was stuffed with oil residue and pickled veg. No matter which one, it was very tasty.

Chapter 188: Borrowing money

Come to think of it, about the materials collected by Lin Qing He from modern times.

The eggs, pork, and peanut oil were all consumed. They need to be restocked from outside.

But when it comes to rice and flour, there was a lot left.

At that time, she took in fifty packs of rice, what's more, one pack was only 20 jin.

But the rice was not often eaten at home. Flour was the main consumption. So until now, there were still 30 packs of rice left.

Especially after Zhou Qing Bai came back. When he didn't know, she didn't dare to go overboard, even if he didn't think too much. So she didn't take out too much.

She also ordered fifty packets of flour at the time. All of which was the current well-known fine grains. A top-quality flour.

She hadn't finished all it even until now as the family had supplies.

Also, two out of ten days, she made plain flour mantou. No other grains mixed in.

In most cases, she would mix it with bean flour or cornflour.

Eating more coarse grains was good for one's health.

Still, they occasionally ate dumplings and noodles. So the consumption was still a bit fast. Even so, there were still ten packs left.

Ten packs of flour weren't not much. After all, one pack was only 20 jins.

This year, she was allocated some wheat. Third Brother Lin also got 30 jins from his side. It was not a big problem for the whole family to make meat buns.

They had made a lot of meat buns. If they can't finish it, just leave it in the basket. When they want to eat it, just steam it. It was that easy.

From the time the meat was divided, until the New Year's Eve, the family had a good fill of oily juice and goodness.

The pig intestine, pork stomach, and pig head were completely eaten.

Only pork belly, lean meat, and spare ribs were left.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin only arrived on New Year's Eve.

This year the couple also visited the countryside. They brought their food rations. On top of that was also a chicken, a basket of eggs, and a net of fishes.

Half of the eggs and the fishes were given to Third Sister-in-law. The rest was left on this side.

Currently, little Su Xun still drank milk. His appetite wasn't small at all. Third Sister-in-law had to breastfeed two alone, which wasn't an easy task.

Little Su Xun was getting bigger now. He can start eating rice mash.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, you have to be prepared this year. My second sister may borrow money." Zhou Xiao Mei told her fourth sister-in-law in private.

Lin Qing He was taken aback: "Borrow what money?"

"My second sister's family got in a big fight with her sisters-in-law. Second Brother-in-law got his head split open by his eldest brother." Zhou Xiao Mei explained.

"Huh?" Lin Qinghe was shocked.

Old Zhou family didn't hear any news, so she asked Zhou Xiao Mei how she knew about it.

Zhou Xiao Mei was a little embarrassed and whispered: "When I went to the hospital to grab some condoms, I happened to run into Second Sister. That's why I know."

Then her second sister told her about their plan of moving out. However, their fund wasn't enough. She asked if she could borrow some?

Zhou Xiao Mei said that she could lend her thirty yuan.

How was 30 yuan enough? After all, her second sister had five children in total and they weren't young at all. It was different from Third Brother Lin. Even if he got four children, they were still young. A dozen or so square meters was enough space to live.

"We'll see how much money she lack at that time. I can lend her a little bit." Lin Qing He didn't comment much.

In fact, her connection with the first two daughters of old Zhou's family was average. They had a better relationship with Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law.

However, between family, they would lend some when the family asks. Her brother had borrowed from them. If they did not lend to this side, it couldn't be justified.

Because of what Zhou Xiao Mei said, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't have their city trip on the second day of New Year like last year.

They can go tomorrow on the third day of New Year instead. Today, they will stay at home and wait for the two eldest sisters to come to visit as guests.

Zhou Xiao Mei was right. Second Sister wanted to go back to her maternal family to borrow a bit because her in-laws favored the first branch. The two elders would follow the first branch in the future, so the two elders were biased toward the first branch during this fight.

This time Second Sister proposed for the family to split. The two elders' response was 'sure, they can split off. They must still show filial respect in the future.' After the division, they can only get a share of a little grain and a few dozens of yuans. Any more, then it wasn't possible.

Even under these conditions, Second Sister persisted in splitting.

She didn't want to stay in that home at all.

As for filial piety in the future, let her wait and see if she honors these two old people!

Eldest Sister and Second Sister were actually the kinds to be pliable. Unlike the little sister Zhou Xiao Mei. Zhou Xiao Mei was a bit bold.

Since the first two had a bit of doughy temperament, Lin Qing He didn't like such a goody-two-shoes person that couldn't hold on their own.

Therefore, she kept the contacts to the minimum. Even before this, she and Zhou Qing Bai took the children to play in the city. They simply gave Father Zhou and Mother Zhou the food and the dishes to entertain them at the old Zhou's house.

But this time when Second Sister came back, Lin Qing He saw that she had set her mind. Wow, to be able to force a goody-two-shoes to act like this.

Second Sister came back by herself. None of the others came back.

Lin Qing He lent fifty yuan to her and said, "When Second Sister and Second Brother-in-law move out, you can come and find Qing Bai. He can help you see if there are any bricks available."

Second Sister agreed.

She didn't go back to her maternal to sent down reinforcement this time as she didn't want to make the matter big. The adults didn't care, but there were five children to consider.

She planned to build a brick house this time when she moved out and let her in-laws and the others know that she wasn't without a maternal family's support. Even if she didn't get much money divide to her, her family had it!

Otherwise, there was no need to come back to borrow so much money.

This time Zhou Xiao Mei lent her thirty. Lin Qing He lent fifty. Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law both lent twenty yuans. Third Sister-in-law lent ten yuans. Eldest Sister also lent ten yuans. Her conditions were also so-so, so to be able to lend ten yuan was pretty good.

Mother Zhou must have given her some too. As for how much, no one asked.

In fact, Mother Zhou didn't give much. She just lent 20 yuan, which had to be repaid. It wasn't given.

Mother Zhou frankly expressed that she and Father Zhou wanted to save the money as a retirement fund. When in fact, they planned to keep it for Da Wa and brothers' marriage in the future.

Even when Lin Qing He said there was no need. Still, the had saved the money to be used in the future, so they weren't in a hurry, right?

The older generations were so precautionary. They dislike the thought of having wine today, so drink it all today.

But after getting so much money, it still wasn't enough. It was great that her maternal family can lend so much.

For the rest, she had to go to borrow from those she had a good relationship within her village

But at this time, it goes to show how great it was to have a good social connection in the village. If there was something really urgent, the neighbors will still look at the character to give support.

Chapter 189: Matchmaking

Putting aside Second Sister's matter, everyone still had a wonderful Chinese New Year.

This year, San Wa got a new pair of socks. His mood was so close to soaring to the sky. He had been longing for it for a long time, but his mother wasn't willing to make it.

Unexpectedly, she had long made it and just stored it away for him.

Lin Qing He took the opportunity to teach this little brat again and let him know that things won't be given because he threw a tantrum. They will be given when they should.

The second was left for Second Sister's return. The family had their day out on the third.

This year, Da Wa's height piled up a bit fast, so Lin Qing He went to the old Lin Zhou's house to borrow another bike. Zhou Qing Bai took Da Wa and Er Wa, while Lin Qing He took San Wa.

The whole family came to the city to have fun on two bikes.

Regarding her family's tradition of a day trip to the city every year during the New Year, the villagers used to shake their heads and remarked how Lin Qing He didn't know how to live.

But after upgrading from Lin Qing He to Teacher Lin, everyone had a different opinion.

Men envy Zhou Qing Bai. Children envy Da Wa and his brothers.

This was called life. This was how the days should be!

They had fun for one whole day. They had taken photos that should be taken and entered the restaurants that should be visited. They had also been to the movies. Then they went back home.

"Mother, where are the previous photos? Can you take them out for me? I want to see them." Er Wa said as soon as he got home.

After the New Year, this kid was eight years old.

Lin Qing He still remembers when she first came, Er Wa was only three years old. Just a little one.

Not only him. Even Da Wa was the same. He was much smaller than the current San Wa back then.

Even though San Wa was only six years old after the new year, he was a bit taller than his eldest brother when he was this age.

It can't be helped that she transmigrated over when San Wa was still young. The nourishment could catch up from then on, so he naturally developed faster.

Of course, Da Wa wasn't short at all now.

She grabbed the previous photos for them. The brothers gathered around and began to look through them.

"Did I look like this before?" The youngest picture of San Wa was when he was two years old. It was Lin Qing He's first year here. He had been to the city, so there was naturally a photo of him.

It wasn't their first time seeing the old photos. But still, the brothers looked at them curiously together. Each time they saw it, they have to say it once- 'Did I look like this before?'.

When Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin came over, they too gathered around to look at the photos.

Zhou Xiao Mei can't believe it. An annual must-have photography session was really luxurious.

At this time, taking pictures wasn't cheap at all. It must cost a least a few tenner worths of yuan for so many photos in one go.

This was almost one month's worth of Su Da Lin's salary.

Lin Qing He didn't care about the worship. It was only once a year. Just for a few tenners, so why won't she spend it?

Life didn't completely revolve around firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and tea. Sometimes it takes a sense of tradition to increase happiness at home.

In a blink of an eye, the Spring Festival of 1974 was over.

The time between winter wheat and the spring plowing was the idlest time for farmers throughout the year. Many people choose a date to get married.

On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, Lin Qing He cooked a pot of glutinous rice balls for breakfast.

The sesame and peanut stuffed glutinous rice balls left the boys content. Lin Qing He was bored to death. She had no choice. She couldn't get herself to read books all day long. She treated making delicious stuff to eat as a mediation.

Zhou Xi came over on the sixteenth.

Although a little embarrassed, Zhou Xi still briefly talked about her elder brother, Zhou Dong's marriage.

After some counting, her elder brother, Zhou Dong was twenty years old this year.

In the countryside, people usually were married at this age. Zhou Dong hadn't yet.

There was no rush for Zhou Xi. After the New Year this year, she was only fifteen years old. However, it was urgent for her brother. He was already twenty.

"Go back first. Later my mother will come over and I will tell her. We will definitely pick a suitable and pleasant one for your elder brother." Lin Qing He assured Zhou Xi.

Zhou Xi's lips curled into a smile, "Thank you, Auntie."

Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi siblings have a good relationship with their family. Even though Zhou Dong's conditions were actually quite good, they had no adult to help them.

The only weakness was that they were short on the population at home.

Although there were other uncles and so on in the clan, they were a bit distant. So they counted as a sole family.

The most avoided thing in the countryside was the sole family. If something were to happen, they were all alone and helpless. There was no one to call for help.

Generally, girls with good conditions disdained this point. As for those with bad conditions, Zhou Dong won't fancy them.

It was normal for Zhou Dong to.

He had good looks and was hardworking and diligent. He didn't have to wrong himself too much.

When Mother Zhou came over for dinner, Lin Qing He told her about it.

Mother Zhou grinned when she heard: "Actually, I do have a good candidate."

"Which family's?" Lin Qing He asked.

Mother Zhou replied: "Old Cai's. The old Cai Family next to our old Zhou's."

"Old Cai family's condition is quite good. Even though Mrs. Cai gave birth to five daughters, she also has three sons. It's a big family. Would they take a shine on Zhou Dong?" Lin Qing He thought for a while and said.

It was really common for families to give birth a lot at this time. She wasn't belittling Zhou Dong. The conditions in old Cai family were indeed very good. Even in the famine a few years ago, none of the old Cai’s children met with a mishap. They had survived.

After going through the difficult years, old Cai family was particularly united.

What's more, they had so many brothers and sisters. Have to say, even though they were a foreign surname in Zhoujia Village, no one dared to bully them.

At this moment, there was only one daughter in old Cai family left. She was called Cai Ba Mei.

The few sisters in front were all married. The three elder brothers were also married. There was only one unmarried left in the family.

Seeing that she knew, Mother Zhou chuckled and said, "Zhou Dong looks upright. He is also willing to work, so why won’t they like him? Although he is a sole family, the ancestors of the old Zhou family belong to the same family line. No matter what, he is surnamed Zhou. What's more, Cai Ba Mei is honest. Her mother is afraid that she will be bullied when marrying her far away."

Lin Qing He understood it, and grinned: "That means, this isn't a bad choice?"

This side feared that Cai Ba Mei would get bullied. With Zhou Dong, he would definitely not bully her.

The seven siblings in front already got married. So how many in-laws did they have here? They really didn't need Cai Ba Mei to marry another big family.

If she marries Zhou Dong, then she can be the head as the eldest sister-in-law. Which was a good thing.

"I'll talk about it to Mrs. Cai later." Mother Zhou happily settled.

Ba Mei Cai and Zhou Dong were both nice people. If not, Mother Zhou won't show any interest in matchmaking. She just heard Mrs. Cai mentioned it before. So, this can be discussed.

Cai Ba Mei was nineteen years old. It can be said that she have to get married now.

So after dinner, Mother Zhou went over to chat with Mrs. Cai. Then she brought up Zhou Dong's age.

This can be counted as sending a signal to Mrs. Cai.

Chapter 190: The earlier they move, the better

Aunt Cai, who married off four daughters, naturally understood what Mother Zhou meant.

Her daughter was at the right age for marriage. Mrs. Cai didn't want to marry this youngest daughter far away. So it went without saying that she checked everyone in her own village.

It just happened that Zhou Dong was on Mrs. Cai's list of candidates.

Mother Zhou just stopped it at hinting. After mentioning it, she switched to other gossips. Then she went back.

Mrs. Cai brought it up to her man.

"Say, why would Zhou's wife come and talk about this?" Mrs. Cai said.

"Zhou Dong has a good relationship with Zhou Qing Bai's family. That side is probably helping Zhou Dong consider. With our kind of family, Zhou Dong will have support in the future if he's going to marry our daughter. We don't need to worry about him bullying Ba Mei. I think it's wonderful." Old man Cai expressed.

Mrs. Cai grinned: "There is no worry that he'll bully Ba Mei. It's just, the life in the future. There's no backup?"

"We're all in the same village. What backup would they need? Ba Mei is soft-tempered. With Zhou Dong's kind of person, he won't bully her. We can consider." Old man Cai said.

When discussing marriage, the most feared thing was a single side enthusiasm. If both sides have such an intention, then it will be very swift.

Well, just two days later, Mrs. Cai discussed this matter with Mother Zhou. They need to find some time to let the two young people walk around the city?

Mother Zhou merrily said, "I can lend the bike at home to them. Just don't know if Zhou Dong knows how to ride it."

"That's wonderful. If this matter settles, I will have to give a red envelope to you, sister." Mrs. Cai grinned.

Mother Zhou was younger than her. However, with matchmaking, it was alright to accept a good omen reward so Mother Zhou did not refuse.

Then she passed the news to Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He pushed the bike over. Zhou Dong couldn't ride it. Still, it's just riding a bike. It didn't take much for a grown man to learn, right?

He was on the road in half a day.

Initially, Zhou Dong could take Cai Ba Mei to town the next day but he was afraid that he would be too inexperienced and cause the other to crash to the ground.

So he just practiced for another day. Then he took Cai Ba Mei to the city by bike.

Both of them went out secretly. No one saw them. Once into the first month and the spring plowing hadn't officially started, old Cai's family held a joyous event.

Cai Ba Mei was going to marry Zhou Dong.

This made many people in the village stunned.

Because the two families had done a good job at confidentiality, no one heard a wisp of it. This sudden joyous event was about to be held had everyone in surprise.

When the surprise was over, some people in the village who were aiming for Cai Ba Mei scolded Zhou Dong for being no good.

This was really a person with a scheme. They actually never notice it before. He actually hooked Cai Ba Mei without anyone's awareness.

Old Cai Family had a good image. They were one of the families in the village with the cleanest background. Their reputation was excellent.

In addition, the sons above and below were all capable. They were clearly a large household. After marrying Cai Ba Mei, they can discuss if they ever encounter a problem in the future?

Who would have thought that Zhou Dong cut in before they could even mention it to their sons.

Others felt old Cai Family was clever.

They clearly targetted the fact that Zhou Dong had no one to back him up and won't bully Cai Ba Mei. That's why, they agreed to this marriage!

But anyway, in short, Zhou Dong's marriage with Cai Ba Mei was arranged before the spring plowing.

They didn't make it too grand. Just set two tables and invite the elders.

Zhou Qing Bai also participated, while Lin Qing He didn't. Even though Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi had both come over and invited her, it was enough for Zhou Qing Bai to go.

Once this happened, Mother Zhou received Zhou Dong's red envelope and a chicken.

Because it's what should be given to the matchmaker, she openly accepted.

Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi's current life wasn't as difficult as before. The brother and sister have a very good life. Now that Cai Ba Mei, a kind wife, entered the family, it will only get better and better in the future.

Lin Qing He did not pay too much attention, because she had already started class on the 20th of the first month.

Zhou Qing Bai, this bloke, wanted to be considerate of her and cook for her. It was fine to get this guy to hunt rabbits and pheasants. However, it was a herculean task for him to cook.

At most, he can make dumplings.

The food at home was made by Lin Qing He when she came back from work. Mother Zhou had everything prepared. She just needed to cook it when she came back.

In a blink of an eye, spring began on this day.

A variety of fruits and vegetables were planted in their backyard. For the whole summer, they have to rely on this vegetable garden in their own land.

On Second Sister's side, they were building a brick house this time. It can be said that it wasn't at the right time.

Everyone was busy with spring plowing. How can they help her?

However this time, Second Sister steeled her heart like she had eaten heavyweights. Even if everyone was occupied, she still persisted in building this brick house.

She had a very good reputation and popularity in the village. Because of her persistence, everyone worked harder.

After getting off work, they all went to help for half an hour to an hour.

The Second Brother-in-law came over that day.

He came here to ask Zhou Qing Bai to help him get some bricks.

Zhou Qing Bai went to work, while Lin Qing He went to class. Both weren't home. Mother Zhou was minding little Su Xun. Little Su Cheng went crazy with his Brother San Wa.

"You really know how to choose the time. At this time, everyone is very busy. How can they get the time to handle this for you? He has to ask for time off." Mother Zhou disgruntledly remarked.

Second Brother-in-law meekly said, "Just this time. I will definitely not trouble Qing Bai again."

The relationship at home was really strained. Not just Second Sister, even Second Brother-in-law, himself, didn't want to stay longer.

So even at this time, they wanted it to be built.

In fact, since the snow had melted, the construction had started over there. Now, most of it had been completed. Just some parts left. Since everyone was occupied, it took some time. Otherwise, they could actually build it in a month .

After all, it wasn't a big house.

"You go home first. I will tell Qing Bai when he comes back." Mother Zhou said.

With this, Second Brother-in-law went home first.

After Zhou Qing Bai got off work, Mother Zhou told him about this. She was quite speechless: "Can't even bear it this year. I thought that once they borrowed the money, they'll start building it when they are idle this year. Never thought they would build it just like this."

"He got beaten until this state. It's normal if they can't bear it. What's more, if they don't move out earlier, they might really grab a knife next time." Lin Qing He wasn't against it when she heard it.

"I'm not free these two days. The day after tomorrow's tomorrow, I'm going to buy fertilizer and pesticides. I can bring him a cart on the way." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Alright. When he comes again, I will tell him." Mother Zhou nodded.

The next day, Second Brother-in-law came again. Mother Zhou truthfully passed on the words. Second Brother-in-law was very delighted to hear that, and said, "I really troubled Qing Bai."

"It's no trouble, we're all one family. It will be easier, once you move out in the future. Your parents are too biased. The earlier you move, the better." Mother Zhou responded.

Chapter 191: Getting tall, Getting cramps

Mother Zhou was aware that she was partial to the Fourth branch. But among the four sons, she didn't go overboard on the bias. Otherwise, how could the others stay put?

Seeing how great the relationship between the brothers was now, it proved that she wasn't too biased.

Second Brother-in-law responded with a wry smile. He left after dropping the money.

Two days later, Zhou Qing Bai went up to buy pesticides and fertilizers on behalf of the team. Then he delivered a cart of bricks and tiles to Second Brother-in-law.

With this cart of bricks and tiles, Second Brother-in-law can set his mind at ease. Even at night, he headed over to the new house to camp on the floor. It was for the fear of sneaky people coming over stealing bricks and tiles.

It was the truth. Bricks and tiles weren't so easy to get at this time. If Zhou Qing Bai didn't have a connection in the bureau that can get an approval letter, how can they obtain this cart of bricks and tiles like this?

It was that scarce. One may not be able to buy it even if they had money.

And even if one buys it, one can't bring back in such a cart.

If it weren't like this, how could there be a housing shortage now?

Second Brother-in-law was able to move out like this was thanks to a ridge. This was borrowed from a clan's uncle for emergency use.

Speaking of this, he had good social skills. If it were his eldest brother who borrows, don't think about it.

Of course, Second Sister also contributed to this.

Who doesn’t know that Second Sister’s fourth brother was a capable person?

Even when he had retired from the force, he was still a prominent figure in the village. Whether it was reporting harvest or buying fertilizer and pesticide on behalf of the production team, he was always present.

So more or less, they were willing to connect.

For example, seeing Zhou Qing Bai delivering so many bricks and tiles this time, everyone's eyes slightly shone.

Don't talk about other people. Just Second Brother-in-law's biased parents also grumbled.

No matter what, Second Brother-in-law and Second Sister's brick house was completed in half a month due to this cart of brick.

A family of seven didn't bother to choose a special day and just moved in without any second thought.

After moving, there were still a lot of missing items. It didn’t matter if they lacked them. Even if they have to cook things in a crock pot once they moved out, it was way better than receiving anger at that side

With this separation, it had the usually honest Second Sister hold a rare hatred.

This included the old grudges. Mistreatment during post-natal confinement and the likes were pulled out to counted.

However, Second Sister won't say it, not even a word. But from now on, she will only have her maternal family. There's no in-law family!

Some women in the village envied her very much, but they didn't say anything sour. They all gave her well-wishing, that her hardships were over and happiness was coming in the future.

Some old people in the village watched Second Sister's family move out and the elderly parents chose the eldest son. They shook their head.

They don't protect the filial second son and second daughter-in-law but instead stood with the eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law, who were selfish.

There was no problem since they could still move. But once, they can't work in the future, do they really think that couple would wait upon them?

They can only sweep the snow in front of the door, so they couldn't bother to say too much.

Second Sister was very polite. She borrowed a basket of eggs from the village and brought it over. As a symbol of gratitude to her maternal family's siblings, each family got two jins.

The maternal brothers didn't matter. However, she must express it toward the sisters-in-law.

There was affection from growing up with the brothers, so they won't mind so much. But the sisters-in-law were different. There was a barrier, so naturally, she had to show courtesy.

As for the money owed, she'll pay it back slowly. She'll somehow be able to pay it off.

Even Second Sister-in-law was all smiles and said that Second Sister was too polite.

Lin Qing He didn't say have much to say. She just grabbed half a jin of pork scrap for Second Sister.

Second Sister couldn't refuse and was resigned to taking it back.

She had a mixture of emotions on the way back. Fourth's wife didn't really place any importance on her before. But now that old Fourth was back, she was more and more like a wife. This New Year she got to bring her children to meet them.

Lin Qing He didn't think so much. It was Zhou Qing Bai's sister, she had to display some politeness.

She was in the middle of making the dough. Today, they were eating pancakes. The soup was bone soup. She had simmered the bones for a long time now. The stewed soup was milky and creamy. Really too fragrant. Sprinkle it a handful of green onions and it'll taste perfect.

This pancake was just right with this soup.

She went to the county city yesterday to buy three more baskets of eggs. Today, Second Sister brought approximately two jins as well. So she fried sunny-side-up for everybody.

A crispy, yellow, and savory sunny-side-up. Even little Su Cheng was satisfied with it.

Not to mention her family's three, who was used to good stuff.

"Mother, I have a little cramp in my legs when sleeping recently." Da Wa mentioned while eating.

Lin Qing He was shocked: "Is can't be calcium deficiency, right?"

"What?"

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were clueless.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife. Some of the words came from decades later, which were never heard of now.

For example, this leg cramp, what does it have to do with this calcium deficiency?

"It means, you have entered the peak period of height development. The bones are lengthening. However, your body doesn't have enough nourishment, so cramps will appear at night." Lin Qing He explained, then added: "This is what I saw in the book. ."

When Father Zhou and Mother Zhou heard it from the book, they became serious.

"What can be done?" Father Zhou asked.

He was very concerned about his eldest grandson.What's more, this elder was eagerly looking forward to his grandson being able to enter a university and bring glory to his ancestor.

"Our family eats so well. Why don't they have enough nutrition?" Mother Zhou said.

"The food at home is very good. But just this alone isn't enough for the kids' development. Starting tomorrow, I will order two more bottles of milk. Da Wa, you drink more." Lin Qing He decided.

"Will it be too much?" Mother Zhou hesitated.

"Mother, the kids only have these few years in his life to grow. After these few years, he won't be able to grow taller even if you want to replenish it in the future." Lin Qing He said.

In fact, a child of this age didn't need too much supplementation. On top of the daily meals, just drink a little more milk. This was the most basic in modern times.

It's not really supplementing.

"Listen to Fourth's wife." Father Zhou nodded.

Lin Qing He smiled and looked at Da Wa and said, "You have to do well and bring back a college admittance. You two younger ones as well. When the time comes, pay back all the money Mother splashed on you."

Speaking of this, Mother Zhou laughed and said: "That's an exaggeration! It's great that a community can produce one college student."

"Mother, I will enter the first year of junior high school next semester. I heard that there is a competition in the first year of junior high school. Would there be scholarships?" Da Wa asked.

Currently, he was in the second semester of the fifth grade. At the moment, there was no such thing as the sixth grade. He'll enter first year the next semester.

Chapter 192: Raining

"You can forget about scholarships. It's more like rewarding you with a pen or an enamel cup," Lin Qing He said.

Although there were already signs of attention to education, it had not yet reached that level.

There was no such thing as a scholarship.

Lin Qing He wasn't shooting her mouth about Da Wa's cramps. She had started to increase her milk supply.

In addition to milk, she also cooked egg or something for him to take to school to eat when hungry every day.

After eating this way for only half a month, this kid said he didn't have leg cramps at night.

Father Zhou thought it was great.

Mother Zhou pondered. Fourth's wife was really willing to spend money.

Zhou Qing Bai, the father, had this experience as well. When he was in puberty, he met with this phenomenon.

But at that time, the conditions were terrible. To be able to fill his stomach was already good enough. As for drinking milk and eating eggs? Even if his parents favored him, don't think about it.

"It was difficult for you to be so tall at that time." Lin Qing He talked about this with Zhou Qing Bai when she was free.

"I didn't stay at home long before I enter the army." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Speaking of it, he really started to grow after he went to the army.

At his fastest growth, he grew almost 13 cm tall in a year.

Every time he came home, I piled up a lot of height. Of course, this was what his mother said.

Lin Qing He grinned and said, "If you want to eat anything, I'll make it up for you. Although it's a bit late, you should also get some nourishment."

Zhou Qing Bai knew that his wife was teasing him. The corners of his mouth raised slightly and said nothing.

Now Lin Qing He mostly stewed soup.

Rib soup, bone soup, fish soup, shrimp skin soup, and seaweed soup were Lin Qing He's frequent choice.

However, even with this kind of nourishment, Da Wa didn't get fat at all. Not only did he not appear fat, but he also looked thin. Of course, he inherited Zhou Qing Bai's physique.

He looked thin, but if he took off his clothes, he wasn't thin at all.

Er Wa and San Wa were okay. As for the brothers, little Su Cheng and little Su Xun, because they were still young, it was easier to get chubbier. Both of them were plumper.

Who wouldn't compliment how well Teacher Lin, the aunt, treat her nephews?

Lin Qing He didn't have to teach that day. She cycled to the county city early in the morning.

She came here to buy fish. This time she planned to buy more to store up in the space, especially for crucian carp soup. The crucian carp at this time was truly wild crucian carp.

Lin Qing He's personal favorite was a soup made with tofu.

As for the crucian carp, there were too many bones. She didn't like it at all. It was all fed to Zhou Qing Bai.

There were fish on the black market. Lin Qing He bought a net full of it. There were even freshwater fish such as tilapia and crucian. Bass too.

Lin Qing He had no reservation. She took them all and immediately put them in the space when no one was around.

Then she bought a pack of goji berries and a pack of red dates. A pack of candy as well. There was nothing else to buy.

She took these things back home.

Lin Qing He killed a crucian carp as soon as she got home. Then she simmered it with tofu. When it's about time, she sprinkled some goji berry in. The result was really delicious.

At noon, everyone ate to their heart's content.

"Don't know which afternoon I can go to the mountains to pick some mushrooms," Lin Qing He said.

"Old man, when do you estimate the rain will come?" Mother Zhou asked Father Zhou.

Father Zhou's experience had sharpened him: "Soon. It's been stuffy these days."

The past few days have indeed been sultry and stuffy. Lin Qing He had Zhou Qing Bai fanning her to fall asleep at night, otherwise, she wouldn't be able to sleep.

Sure enough, it was five days later when the sky began to be clouded. It started to fall in the evening. Once it dropped, it was an instant rainfall. Then it turned to heavy rain.

It just entered May. By this time, the crops had grown a lot. Rain at this time saved a lot of manpower. This had everyone breathing out in relief.

Lin Qing He stuck to her old rules. She burned mugwort inside and outside the house. She had always maintained this habit. When it rains and also when the rain leaves, she always smoked mugwort throughout the house.

"Mother, I can't solve this question." Said Er Wa, who had already skipped to third grade.

Lin Qing He glanced at it and replied, "Change your line of thought. It is similar to the question you did yesterday."

Er Wa continued to ponder about it. On one question, he thought for half an hour. In the end, he was able to figure it out.

After working it out, he found it wasn't difficult when he reread this question again.

"Mother, you set too many traps." Er Wa couldn't help but admire.

The questions from school were all clear at a glance. While the questions his mother gave them were all twists and turns. If one didn't pay attention, then one will fall into a trap.

What's more, this was a Mathematical Olympiad problem, not an ordinary third-grade math problem.

"How is your one difficult? You didn't have the question Mother gave to me. Even my teacher didn't know how to do it after seeing it." There was another one in Da Wa's hand as he interjected.

He knew how to do Er Wa's question at a glance. While his question was actually difficult.

He worked on it from school until now and still hadn't solved it yet.

When he was working on it at school, his teacher caught sight of it. Afterward... he too couldn't solve it.

When asked, he found out this question was given by his mother. The teacher held deep admiration.

Teacher Lin was worthy of being a role model from Zhoujia Village who self-studied and overwhelm a group of educated youths. Really makes one respect.

Lin Qing He smiled. She also gave Da Wa some hints for solving the problem.

Da Wa had already worked on this for a long time, so Lin Qing He gave him some hints. He was like he had seen the dawn after pulling the clouds away.

With this solved, he solved this four-star difficulty problem.

Lin Qing He gave it a quick scan. Then she gave him a five-star difficult one and let him slowly ponder on it.

As for San Wa, Lin Qing He got him to obediently write numbers.

He was six years old this year. Lin Qing He intended to send him to elementary school when the first grade of elementary school starts this year.

At this point, the three brothers will all go to school.

Zhou Qing Bai came back from the outside carrying a hoe and in a raincoat. Although he didn't need to work when it rained, he still had to check whether the water flows out of the openings in the ground. There might be crop submersion because of the water flow problem.

It wasn't easy for common people who rely on the weather to eat.

It won't do if there was no rain. Too heavy rain won't do either. Same with too small. In one phrase, it wasn't easy.

"Everything alright?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It's fine." Zhou Qing Bai affirmed.

Although the rain wasn't great, it wasn't in the red zone.

Lin Qing He threw it to the back of her mind as soon as she heard all was well and started to knead the dough and steam the mantou.

Since the rain was too heavy, she placed Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's share in the basket and got Zhou Qing Bai to send it over. When he returned from delivery, the family would start their meal.

Chapter 193: Rat poop

"Have more soup." Lin Qing He poured what was left in the pot into Zhou Qing Bai's bowl and urged.

"Mother, what about me?" Da Wa said.

"You already had two bowls. You won't starve." Lin Qing He dismissed.

Er Wa and San Wa had an 'I'm used to this' expression.

Yes, even San Wa gotten used to it now. He was used to their mother's favoring their father.

Although Zhou Qing Bai's face showed no expression, he could be seen drinking the rest of the soup with relaxed eyebrows.

"Go and rest. Er Wa, it's your turn to wash the dishes today." Lin Qing He ordered her son.

Er Wa went to clean up the dishes and then wash them.

Since last year, he had started to share the dishes chores with his eldest brother.

San Wa will join the dishwashing army starting next year.

Lin Qing He left the outside to the boys, while she went back to the room with Zhou Qing Bai to rest.

It took this rain seven or eight days to finish. The roadside outside wasn't easy to travel on. Lin Qing He had officially started her lessons by then.

Coming back from school that day, Lin Qing He ran into Third Sister-in-law. On the way, she gave Third Sister-in-law a lift.

As soon as the two sisters-in-law entered the village, they noticed the atmosphere in the village was a bit solemn.

"What's going on?" Third Sister-in-law, who just came back from outside, whispered in confusion.

"I don't know. Anyway, it has nothing to do with our family." Lin Qing He didn't care.

It really had no connection to old Zhou family. It was old Ma Family's matter.

Last time, it was Fourth Ma. Old Ma Family was able to suppress both men as it happened within the family.

They were able to forcibly cleanse Wang Ling's name. Due to the rural's strong desire for a son, people just gossiped about Wang. They didn't go overboard.

But this time Wang Ling got into a tangle with a hooligan in the village named Zhou He and was encountered by someone.

It had happened in the small ruined house on the hillside behind the production team.

It was said that the scene between the two was quite intense.

What's more, the woman who saw it had a terrible relationship with Wang Ling.

This time, a hornet's nest was stabbed. She instantly called the leader to come over and caught them in the act.

Last time Wang Ling was able to dodge it. However, this time she can't avoid it. Also, old Ma family had no thoughts of protecting Wang Ling.

So, the city's red soldiers came in.

The existence of the Red Soldier was similar to the foreign invaders in the past. No one wanted to get in contact with them.

To lure them over for such a matter really life-threatening.

Wang Lin and Zhou He were tied up at once. Their heads were shaved to yin and yang heads and were dragged around the street with a board saying 'having an affair' hung on them.

This matter was told by Third Sister-in-law to Lin Qing He after some investigation.

"She hasn't changed her spots. Acting like no one can do anything to her." Lin Qing He spurned.

"She was actually able to dodge the incident from last time and still didn't learn her lesson. Fortunately, Second Sister-in-law broke off ties with her long ago." remarked Third Sister-in-law.

Lin Qing He said, "That hooligan fought with Third Ma before, right?"

"He did. That time, the two families nearly clashed head," replied Third-in-law.

Lin Qing He shook her head. Wang Ling will definitely be unable to stay in the village in the future. Third Ma wasn't one to tolerate. He was suppressed into defeat by his parents the last time it happened. He won't endure it this time round.

Wang Ling and Zhou He were released three days later. When they came back, everyone almost didn't recognize them.

Their whole bodies stank. They probably got thrown with feces. Their faces were full of red marks. Most likely, someone held a shoe and slapped them.

But was this the end?

Don't underestimate the harshness of this era toward people with bad conduct.

Less than five days after they were released, the two were pulled out to be paraded again.

It'll be like this from now on until a few years later. Zhou He was said to be beaten into an inhumane state.

Not surprisingly, Third Ma divorced Wang Ling straightaway.

After producing such a daughter, no one from old Wang family came to claim Wang Ling. Wang Ling's temperament was a little distorted. She just stayed in the village and didn't leave.

She simply occupied the small broken house on the back hillside.

It was very shabby, but still, it provided shelter.

Lin Qing He heard the gossip. It seemed that Wang Ling was still opening the door to do business there, but quietly. She would accompany anyone as long as they brought food.

"Really, there are really a lot of unscrupulous people in the village. They sneaked over after midnight," said Eldest Sister-in-law informed.

"Old He Family quarreled today. Apparently, Second He hid a little money and gave it to Wang Ling." Third Sister-in-law said with disgust.

"Shameless, really shameless!" Second Sister-in-law regretted to death after hearing this.

Why did she interact with people like this before? Now some people, who have a bad relationship with her, would still snub her when she went out: why didn't she wash clothes with Wang Ling?

Really lose face.

It can be said that Wang Ling broke the already broken jar. The whole village was repulsed by her and wanted her to go. But she refused to go.

She didn't enter the field anymore. She was able to fill her stomach by relying on some men who came over at night, so what need were there to enter the field?

It was just that every few days she would be dragged out to be criticized. When she recalled it, she was frightened. Those people were simply not humans. They would kick them directly in the stomach with one foot. No mercy at all.

This woman Wang Ling was completely rotten. This was the consensus in the village.

But it just happened that some married men liked the way Wang Ling was and stole some rice and money to send to her. Wasn't this contemptible?

A good few women in the village stood out and scold cause of this.

Lin Qing He ran into Wang Ling once, when she finished her class. She was completely different from before.

Not only were there new clothes to wear, but her diet also appeared to improve.

Wang Ling didn't seem to have any good thoughts of Lin Qing He at all. But it didn't count as hate. When it came to hatred, she hated He Family's daughter-in-law, who encountered the affair, the most.

Now she got criticized again. This was caused by old He Family's second daughter-in-law.

That's why Wang Ling hooked up with Second He. She intended to hook up with Eldest He and Third He, but those two were more decent and she couldn't tempt them.

Still, she pulled in Second He. He gave her quite a lot of money and things, which was a kind of like revenge against He Family's second daughter-in-law.

In the whole village, only Wang Ling was the odd one. And such a odd person made Zhoujia Village's reputation bad.

When people talk about it, they'll say Zhoujia Village had this kind of person.

Everyone said it was rat poop spoiling a pot of porridge. But what can be done? Out of sight, out of mind.

Lin Qing He didn't have much interest in these things. It drizzled a bit these days.

So she collected mushrooms from some young teens in the village.

After the rain stops, one can pick mushrooms and fungus, which can be dried in the sun and consumed slowly.

In just two days, Lin Qing He harvested seven or eight jins of mushrooms. Then she stopped taking them in. The well-preserved mushrooms were dried in a sieve. The crushed ones were fried with meat or made into mushroom soup. They were both very delicious.

Chapter 194: Future housing price

Soon it was already June.

Zhou Qing Bai bought fertilizer from outside. Along with that, he brought back a basket of cherries.

Lin Qing He was surprised: "We don't have cherries here."

"From other places." Zhou Qing Bai said.

The cherries were quite sweet. Without any reservation, she washed a bowl of it to eat.

"Thanks for your hard work today." Lin Qing He beckoned him to eat together as she said.

Zhou Qing Bai replied, "Wasn't tiring."

He pulled a ring out of his pocket.

A jade ring, not a gold ring.

Lin Qing He's eyes shone brightly. At this time, nine out of ten times, these things were real.

"Where did it come from?" Lin Qing He looked at him.

"I picked it up on the road." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

The corner of Lin Qing He's mouth twitched. Must admit, nobody wanted the gold, jade, and the likes outside when they were tossed out on the street at this period.

Even if they were valuable, it goes without saying that no one dares to take it out. They were all things from the past. Currently, the restriction was still very high outside. Even if they owned one, who would dare to take it out?

Speaking of this, Lin Qing He had obtained a little bit from the black market in the city. She didn't dare to make any big movements. Just gather a few gold necklaces. It was estimated that it will cost tens of thousands in later generations. It wasn't those small necklaces. It all got some weight to it.

"Will be very valuable in the future?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and said.

"It's very valuable. But in the future, the most valuable is the house. When we go to the capital in the future to buy one or two courtyards, we'll have no worry in this life." Lin Qing He uttered as she daydreamed about getting rich.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled: "This life is still long."

Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows: "What? Don't you believe it? Do you know how much money it's worth in future generations?"

"Tell me." Zhou Qing Bai wanted to know how the country will develop in the future.

Lin Qing He explained: "A random set of houses with over a hundred square meters in a slightly better city, cost basically a minimum of one million. Even if it's in the ordinary county city, it is estimated to be several hundred thousand. The house price in the capital is said to be 100,000 yuan per square meter."

Zhou Qing Bai knew the future will be much better, but still, he was dumbfounded by this.

Such an expression was rarely seen on his face. This goes to show how shocked he was by the housing prices of later generations.

"Although housing is tight now, the housing prices aren't bad." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Isn't there a distribution now? As long as one isn't in a hurry, they'll be allocated one. Then naturally, the house price isn't worth much. The concept of later generations is different from now. Everyone wants to have a set, so it went up." Lin Qing He explained.

Houses weren't as valuable as electrical appliances.

How much does an electrical appliance cost now?

For example, televisions, telephones, etc. are very common in later generations, but the current prices of them were over hundreds.

She used to hear her colleagues complain that her dad had gone south to the seaside a long time ago and bought a stereo for more than 10,000. If that 10,000 was used to buy a store in a first-tier city, it would be really worth it. How many years less would one have to struggle?

Zhou Qing Bai frowned and said, "We have three sons."

"Yeah. Only families with mines would dare to birth so many in the future." Lin Qing He sighed. Which family didn't have many children during this time of population boom?

"Then the last time you went to the capital was for?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife.

"You come in." Lin Qing He took him back to the room.

Then she took out the gold bars, gold bracelets, jade hairpins and antique vases from the capital.

These things were worth a lot of money in the future/ Also, the stamps she collected were very valuable.

However, Zhou Qing Bai had no hint of happiness. He stared at these things with a pinched frown. His gaze fell on Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He later realized that she was too prideful.

It can't be helped. She got a space as a cheat. She had taken advantage of this time to gather so many things but be unable to share the delight with anyone. She held back with much difficulty. So she pridefully displayed it to him when he brought it up.

She went way over her head.

"I promise you that I will never take any risks in the future. We will not go to that side of the capital in the future. I had forgotten what she looks like. She probably also forgot about me." Lin Qing He tactfully vowed.

Only then Zhou Qing Bai didn't keep on going and uttered: "It's valuable in the future. At the moment you can't touch it. What's more, with these, it's enough."

He maintained his gaze on her as he stated.

Lin Qing He immediately nodded obediently: "I'll listen to you!"

With this, Zhou Qing Bai patted her bottom. Lin Qing He blushed and said, "Rogue."

With mirth between his eyebrows, Zhou Qing Bai said in a hushed voice, "Is it gone?"

Lin Qing He flushed in embarrassment but still nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and went to chop the firewood. He can have meat tonight.

Lin Qing He sent him to feed the pigs after he chopped the firewood. She was sewing the soles of the shoes. She didn't have classes this afternoon, so she didn't need to go to school. It was quite idle.

Soon, Zhou Qing Bai made the pig food and went to feed the pigs. Lin Qing He put the soles of the shoes aside, began to clean the pot, and slaughtered the nurtured eel.

This rice field eel weighed about 250-300g. The weight of the eel in July and August was about 350-400g.

Even so, this rice eel was quite plump.

Lin Qing He picked up the knife and killed seven. Then she pulled out another pickled veg. Eel stewed with pickled veg was another delectable dish.

There was also a cowpea, a cabbage, and an egg tomato soup. Served with mantou and dinner menu was completed.

In fact, the nutritional content wasn't bad at all, even if the oil content were a bit lacking.

What's more, there was a pressure of raising three sons. It started to become apparent when Da Wa turned ten years old.

This kid had a large appetite now. His father can eat five mantou in a meal, while he can eat four. And there was no shortage of soup either.

Half of this kind of mantou was enough for Lin Qing He.

Even Er Wa ate more than her now. Er Wa ate two and a half.

Lin Qing He's intake was similar to San Wa. This was under the circumstance that San Wa had a lot of eels. If not, he might be able to eat two. She was tearful when it came to this.

It was necessary for her to smuggle pork and grain as well as requiring her to receive a stable income and Zhou Qing Bai's ten work points. On top of that, the kids can also help out and they got pigs. If it weren't for these, it won't be easy......

It was no wonder that Mother Zhou urged her to live a little more prudently in the past. Now she thought about it, it made sense. After all, she(Mother Zhou) had raised four sons...

Lin Qing He taught until the end of June. Then school started half-day class because the summer harvest was about to begin.

The sky was beautiful these days.

There was still some rain in the middle of June. By the end of this month, the sky was unlimitedly clear when the summer harvest was about to begin. The elderly people in the village said it was God rewarding them their meal.

At the end of the month, the horn of the summer harvest sounded.

Chapter 195: Family Saving

There were summer harvests every year. Still, everyone's enthusiasm remains unabated every time.

Lin Qing He gave lessons in the morning and got a half-day off in the afternoon. Even though her salary and work points were halved, she will still receive a few jins of coarse grains when the summer harvest is over.

Last year, they received corn. Not sure about this year. Most likely will be similar to corn.

She didn't worry about this. Lin Qing He was responsible for preparing the food every day.

In the past few years, Zhou Qing Bai hadn't aged much since he retired due to his diet. As for Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother, one can see the difference when standing beside Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai was two years younger than Third Brother. However, Third Brother appeared to be more than five years older than Zhou Qing Bai. Obviously aged quicker.

From the beginning, doing this farm work was energy-consuming and drained them to their weary bones. On top of that, their lifestyle was frugal.

Of course, compared with others in the village, Third Brother fared much better. There were some women in the village who were an extreme miser. They were examples of exaggeration. They can cause their men to collapse from starvation in the field.

Lin Qing He couldn't figure out how they could think like this.

Let alone the countryside, even in the city, if the head of the family collapse, it was the equivalent to the matter of the sky falling down. To actually make her man starve to this point, it wasn't living frugally. Rather, she held hatred for her man in disguise.

Lin Qing He's meals were always great.

Father Zhou, Zhou Qing Bai, and the boys, who also came to participate in the summer harvest, ate spring pancakes.

Even when it was summer now, it was still okay to eat spring pancakes.

The spring pancakes were filled with cucumber, eggs, chives, beans, and pork.

These were all cut into small pieces and then fried and were wrapped within the spring pancakes when brought over. There was also a bone soup, which was placed in the space when cycling over and then moved from the space to the basket on arrival.

Compared with this delicious spring pancake, what other people ate was really so-so.

The better-off families had two flour (not wheat flour of course) in one pancake or mantou mixed with a little bit of white flour. These were eaten with pickled veg.

Slightly worst were pancakes and water.

It was always been this way. From the time when they started working again at noon until they got off work in the afternoon, their belly was about to stick to their back.

Despite how they ate, Zhou Qing Bai, Father Zhou, and the boys, who filled their stomachs to the brim, were hungry too.

Fortunately, they all knew that as soon as they get home, there will be fragrant soup, soft steamed mantou, and delicious dishes waiting for them.

Three days into the summer harvest, Zhou Qing Bai came back with a rabbit in tow.

It was a common occurrence for Zhou Qing Bai to catch rabbits during the summer and autumn harvest to add a dish. In the past few years, which year did he not catch them?

Since it was just one, Lin Qing He would naturally not share it. She got Zhou Qing Bai to tidy it and then she simply braised it.

Again, many people came over to squat around the corner with their bowls. If they can take a sniff, it felt like they can eat more.

"Teacher Lin's culinary really has no-fault."

People passing by the door couldn't help but take a deep breath and then emotionally remarked.

If some women were given meat, they can't even make anything delicious with it. Completely lacking in skill. While Lin Qing He's cooking skills were well-known in the village.

After eating the really delicious meal, San Wa opened the door with little Su Cheng in tow and went out to play.

To eat such wonderful dishes, closing the door was a must. Otherwise, it would attract hate.

San Wa and little Su Cheng came out to play. Zhou Xia was at the entrance. When he saw him coming out, his eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "San Wa, are there still rabbit meat?"

"Of course, there's none. It's all finished. You didn't go home to eat?" San Wa asked.

"I have eaten, but there is no meat." Zhou Xia sighed when he heard that it was all eaten.

"It can't be helped. If you were born by my parents, then you would definitely have a share." San Wa said.

Zhou Xia looked down. He also wished he was birthed by his fourth aunt and uncle. Sadly, he wasn't!

Now that he was a little older, he held no illusions. He was birthed by his father and mother and cannot be changed to his fourth aunt and fourth uncle.

"But Su Cheng wasn't birthed by Fourth Aunt and Fourth Uncle either." Zhou Xia looked at Su Cheng.

Su Cheng froze. He was unable to answer. He turned to his brother San Wa.

"Little Cheng Cheng's parents bring food and eggs every month. They also bring milk candy. It's not freeloading. Also, he's only that big. He can't finish one mantou. Your appetite is larger than mine." San Wa explained.

He still defended his cousin.

"If I don't eat a lot, I will get hungry often," Zhou Xia responded.

"Do you want to play marble?" San Wa sent out an invitation.

"Play for a while." Zhou Xia nodded.

So they brought little Su Cheng to the entrance, drew a circle, and played with marbles. Soon the other children came over and played together.

From home, Fei Ying watched them play at the entrance while chewing on the rabbit bones.

To be honest, Fei Ying's food was better than many families in the village.

Fei Ying was part of the family. Although he had a low presence, he was definitely a good hand at house watching. With him here, Lin Qing He can go out with an ease of mind.

"San Wa, Cheng Cheng, it's time to take a bath." After playing for a while, Er Wa came out and called.

San Wa collected the marble and led little Su Cheng home. The other children continued to play but soon were called to return home.

The pace of life in the countryside was relatively slow. But still, the days of summer harvest passed very fast every day.

When all the grain was collected, the public ration was handed, and grain distribution was held, Lin Qing He continued to sell in the county city. After making a hundred yuan, she bought a few bottles of peanut oil and several baskets of eggs to store in the space for later use.

Lin Qing He spent a lot of money. Every time she came over to the county city to buy so many supplies, she actually didn't touch her capital.

What she earned from selling pork was enough. And there was still a lot of leftover for savings.

Last time, she counted, the money saved at home so far had gone from over 3,000 (when Zhou Qing Bai first came back) to more than 4,000 now. Almost four thousand and five hundred.

In this era, this was definitely a huge sum of money.

It was only this much because the family's expenses were large. If not, it might exceed 6,000 or even reach 7,000.

However, Lin Qing He felt it was unnecessary to mistreat her family just for that 2000 yuan.

So what should be spent was still spent. As for her plan to go to Beijing to buy a courtyard house in the future, there will naturally be some way at that time. No need to worry about missing out, right?

Just when the restriction drops was a good opportunity to take action. Taking advantage of that time to make a fortune could not be any easier for her.

But for now, those matters were still a bit far into the future.

The summer harvest was over, Lin Qing He welcomed the summer vacation. Summer vacation meant no need to give classes. Of course, there will be no salary and work points.

During this food distribution, the school subsidized their teachers 30 jins of corn. This benefit was pretty good.

Chapter 196: Want one more

Lin Qing He felt it was great to be a teacher, even when she had to manage work and home life.

The salary was 13 yuan. There were also a few cloth coupons and food coupons issued at the end of the year. Even if one didn't need them, many people would be rushing to exchange for them. This too was another kind of subsidy.

During the summer vacation, Lin Qing He was idle, while Zhou Qing Bai wasn't. The work in the field that should be done were needed to be done. This was because the seeds of this season were connected to the result of the autumn harvest. Can't be careless at all.

"Mother, I'm going swimming with my eldest brother and the rest." San Wa said.

"Tie this piece of foam to your arm." Lin Qing He went to grab a piece of foam.

This was the foam box that she used to pack the buns in. After the buns were finished, the box was left. After taken apart, it was bundled together. It was very buoyant.

San Wa took the foam block and headed over.

Lin Qing He also went over to take a look. Seeing that he was really tied to his arm, she didn't say anything.

The boys in the country must learn to swim. Da Wa knew how to. Er Wa too. San Wa hadn't grasped it yet. He was still learning.

This was fun for children in summer. Also, swimming was an excellent way to exercise.

"Keep an eye on your brother." Lin Qing He reminded Da Wa and Er Wa.

"Teacher Lin, don't worry. I will watch the three of them for you," said a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy.

"OK. Thank you very much." Lin Qing He smiled at him.

The last time she collected mushrooms, this boy picked a lot. When she collected eel, he also captured a lot. Lin Qing He had always been fair when doing trade. She never shorted them a penny. That's why the youth's impression of Teacher Lin couldn't be any better.

And children, they got natural awe toward teachers.

Little Su Cheng was also present, but he didn't get into the water. He was digging for mud loach with a few other kids around his age at one side. Lin Qing He let him be.

It was almost evening when these brothers came back together.

"Fourth Aunt, what are we eating today?" Little Su Cheng asked as soon as he came back.

Although Su Da Lin stutters, it wasn't inherited. Especially since little Su Cheng grew up at old Zhou house and been in contact with articulate children. He was also very fluent in speaking.

"We'll eat braised little Su Cheng today." Lin Qing He replied.

Little Su Cheng froze. While San Wa laughed and then chirped 'braised little Su Cheng'.

Little Su Cheng grinned too. Don't judge him by his age as he was clever. He knew it was a joke.

Today they ate fried tomatoes with eggs, fried pork with cucumbers, loach tofu soup, and a shrimp skin soup.

At the beginning of this year, Da Wa still had cramps. But now, it basically didn't happen. Da Wa piled up a lot of height this year. Before, Lin Qing He thought he would grow to 1.55 meters at most this year. But he was already 1.55m in the first half of the year. By the end of the year, afraid he's going to be 1.6m.

Lin Qing He reserved a large portion of the daily two bottles of milk for him. The two small ones hadn't reached the time yet, so there was no need to order so many.

However, when this year's cloth coupon is issued, it will be necessary to make new clothes for Da Wa. Even if she left some extra room in last year's clothes, it wasn't big enough for this year. She'll leave it for Er Wa.

Still, Lin Qing He had a sense of accomplishment when looking at this young man. He was quite like his father. She felt content.

In mid-August, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei came to the countryside for vacation.

Little Su Cheng developed well. Little Su ChengXun can already swiftly crawl. Little Xun was mostly looked after by Mother Zhou.

Lin Qing He wasn't free. She had to give classes.

Still, he was nurtured well.

When the couple came over, Su Da Lin went to find his beloved two sons, while Zhou Xiao Mei had girls talk with Lin Qing He.

The main thing was that Su Da Lin wants a daughter.

Lin Qing He was speechless. Why discuss this matter with her?

"You have to discuss with brother-in-law yourself." Lin Qing He replied.

"I don't want to give birth, but he really wants it." Zhou Xiao Mei sighed.

Lin Qing He thought for a while, then looked at her and said, "Do you want to hear me tell the truth?"

"Fourth Sister-in-law, please tell me." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

The only one who can discuss this with her was her fourth sister-in-law. The others would just let her give birth as soon as they hear it. Why won't she? She only got two.

It was really rare to only give birth to two at this age.

"In fact, objectively speaking, if you have that intention, you can indeed worker harder to birth one more." Lin Qing He stated truthfully.

Since Zhou Xiao Mei came to her for advice, she'll give it.

For women, delivering a child was actually painful. However, the most difficult thing wasn't delivering a child. The biggest hardship was raising a child in the future.

There was Mother Zhou, who will help with the children. So to be honest, this wasn't really a big problem.

Su Da Lin had a stable job and owned a home. Zhou Xiao Mei's income was also acceptable. There was no need to be afraid of being unable to raise children with a dual income.

It was indeed a bit tough now, but life only had so many decades to fly past. Currently, they were all small carrot heads. In the next 20 years, all of them will be young men and big girls. After teaching them well, won't it feel comfortable to see, right?

Don't be afraid if life was tough at the beginning. What one should be afraid of was that the first part was sweet and the second part was bitter. That would be hard to endure.

So Lin Qing He didn't conceal it and dare not to speak out. She frankly expressed that it was indeed possible to have a baby. Of course, it mainly depended on Zhou Xiao Mei herself.

After all, she was just flapping her lips. Those who standing and talking can't hurt their back.

But in fact, if it were Lin Qing He herself, she would be willing to birth one or two more if there was someone to help her raise them even if she knew that it hurts to birth a child.

Zhou Qing Bai deeply longed for a daughter too. If she could give birth, she really wanted to give him one.

Unfortunately, the original owner gave no compromise. She simply ligated herself. What was there to gave birth to.

Zhou Xiao Mei understood after listening.

"I don't know if Mother can handle it?" Zhou Xiao Mei hesitated.

"Go and ask Mother." Lin Qing He said. She wasn't the one bringing up the kid and she couldn't help Mother Zhou decide.

"I'll birth this last one for him. After the birth, I'll get him to ligate!" Zhou Xiao Mei gritted her teeth.

Lin Qing He smiled, but didn't say anything. Birthing three wasn't little. Didn't her family have three sons?

Zhou Xiao Mei went to find Mother Zhou.

"Give birth then. Raising one or two is still raising. You and Da Lin just need to remember to bring back the food and eggs. Cheng Cheng and Xun Xun got strong mouths. They can eat a lot." Mother Zhou responded.

"I don't need Mother to remind me." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.

Her eldest son and second son were so plump. She knew without asking that her fourth sister-in-law must have fed them a lot of delicious food.

She and Su Da Lin were not stingy either. This time they came back with ten jins of white flour and a basket of eggs. All of them were left on this side.

The other three branches were given a handful of candies. Just a thought.

Chapter 197: Don't plan on relying son for care

Once Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin went back, Lin Qing He remarked to Mother Zhou: "The two of them have a really good relationship."

"Although Da Lin stuttered a bit, his treatment toward Xiao Mei is excellent." Mother Zhou nodded.

Mother Zhou had now accepted the fact that this youngest son-in-law stuttered.

A man, who can raise a family, won't go out to spend a lot of time on alcohol, and can take care of his wife and children was a good man.

So there was no need to mind about some little shortcomings.

At least for now, the youngest of the three daughters married the best.

"Speaking of which, this happened because of you." Mother Zhou said with a smile.

She had heard from her youngest daughter about those criteria for choosing a husband; parentless, with car and house.

The words were blunt, but now she thought about it, wasn't this way it should be?

It was difficult for the sole household to argue with others. However, as long as they went on with their life, won’t it be fine?

Like Cai Ba Mei who married Zhou Dong.

Her days were similar to her family's Xiao Mei. Once she entered the door, she was in charge. There was no mother-in-law on top breathing on her shoulder. How great was that?

Lin Qing He didn't take the credit: "What does it have to do with me? The two of them found each other right. Sometimes fate is like that."

Mother Zhou grinned.

Lin Qing He asked: "Mother, have you ever went to check on Second Sister's side? I don't think her in-law family is easy to get along with. If it's overboard, there is a maternal family who won't stay silent."

This was said with confidence and domineeringly.

Mother Zhou found Fourth's wife was more and more perfect now. She was really more magnificent and more powerful than the other daughters-in-law.

Still, she responded: "She's already a married person. As long as it doesn't reach that point, we don't need to intervene. What's more, she never came to mention it."

Though the daughter was married, her root was still her maternal family. If she was bullied at her in-laws’ family, her family won't let her be freely bullied as long as the maternal family had her in mind.

It happened once, it'll happen twice.

Last year, when second daughter was beaten so fierce, she never came back to tell. Second Son-in-law didn't mention a word either. How can the maternal family intervene?

If she came back and filed a complaint, only then can her family vent her anger. She didn't tell them and her family intervened in her in-law's side, what would people think?

So Mother Zhou didn't plan to get involved.

Still, she found some time to go over and take a look.

She brought little Su Xun along. As for items, there wasn't much. Just two jins of peanuts as a thought.

Coming over to Second Sister's side, she saw Second Sister's brick and tiled house. It built pretty well.

Second Sister and Second Brother-in-law weren't at home. The youngest daughter and son were at home.

Although the two were young, they both recognized Mother Zhou as their grandma.

They welcomed to their grandma. Second Sister's youngest son rushed off to call Second Sister.

Second Sister was in the middle of cutting pigweed when she heard that her mother was her. She dropped everything and headed back.

"Nothing happened. Just came to check on you." Mother Zhou smilingly explained: "This house is nicely built."

Second Sister went in to pour water for her: "It's thanks to my maternal brothers' support and willingness to lend me this money. If not, the house won't be built."

"What did that side say?" Between mother and daughter, there was no need to hid, so Mother Zhou asked her daughter.

"Seeing that Fourth Brother brought me so many bricks and tiles, the two old shameless people wanted to get a share of some of them so that they could add more to the roof. I didn't give it." Second Sister sneered.

This honest person had been forced into a corner now.

No one in the village would say she was in the wrong.

Do you know that she and her man got when they moved out with their five children?

Working like a cow and a horse for so many years, they were allocated 50 yuan. As for the other furniture and so on, it was also casually given to dismiss them.

The villagers often made a jab at the old couple. No parents would act like this.

"It's only right to not give. Qing Bai finally got it for you after many difficulties, so why should you give it to them?" Mother Zhou coldly snorted.

"Let's not talk about them and their annoying matter. Mother, I'm afraid I can't pay back the money I owe to my maternal brothers that soon," said Second Sister.

"You can settle down here before we discuss it again. It's not so urgent over there. Take your time paying it back later." Mother Zhou assured.

Second Sister nodded.

There were a few chickens at home. Second Sister wanted to grab a chicken for Mother Zhou when she planned to head back with little Su Xun.

Mother Zhou told her: "Don't make your face swollen to pose as a plump. Life at home isn't easy, so why do you still catch a chicken?"

Then she didn't bother with Second Sister and went home with her grandson.

When she returned, she informed Lin Qing He: "Although their lifestyle is a little poorer, the house is still spacious. It will be a problem when the children get married in the future. However, it will be five or six years later, so there is no need to worry."

Lin Qing He said: "Take it slowly. The days will get better and better."

It was currently '74. In a blink of an eye, it was only a few years away from restriction drop. For those who were diligent, the days will only get better and better.

Because it was still in the summer vacation, Lin Qing He decided to make more money. She got Sister Mei to increase the supply of pork. Basically, she would go to the county city once in a few days.

On returning from the county city that day, Lin Qin He brought a watermelon and some school supplies.

This year, she used a piece of cloth and made a schoolbag for San Wa, the stinky boy. One for each, which was really extravagant.

"Mother, you spend so much money. Did you spend all your salary?" To be able to ask this, out of the three brothers, it could only be Er Wa.

Da Wa and San Wa didn't have the temperament to care about these.

"Yes. It's easy to feed you, but it's not easy to raise your brothers well." Lin Qing He said as she chilled the watermelon in well water.

Er Wa split into a grin: "When we grow up and be successful, we will definitely be filial to you, Mother."

"When you grow up, it's time for you to marry a wife. Then you will be someone else's. I dare not count on you." Lin Qing He replied.

What was that phrase in her modern times?

Birthing children is a task, raising children is a responsibility, and relying on children is a mistake.

This was very sensible. Of course, Lin Qing He also agreed with this concept.

The older generation raised children to guard against old age. But each generation had its own pressure. As parents, to be able to not drag their children down was doting their children.

And from another point of view, when one gets old and one has enough money to provide for the retirement, would they fear the daughter-in-law being filial or not?

If one has money, they can hire someone to take care of them.

That way the relationship between each other is neat.

Although the three children taught by her and were quite different from the original, some concepts that had been established will not change easily.

Still, Lin Qing He had already planned it a long time ago.

In the future, she and Zhou Qing Bai will save money for their old-age pension. They don't plan to rely on their sons to support them. Otherwise, they will get kicked out by the future daughters-in-law. Just the thought of it was pitiful.

Chapter 198: New academic year

Of course, this was Lin Qing He's personal concept of life.

She wouldn't say it out loud. If Mother Zhou caught a wisp of it, she would definitely overthink

The big watermelon was bought back and shared between the family. Each person only got one piece. Any more wasn't possible. Still, it was a great treat.

After all, there were really only two or three of family within the village that can buy watermelons.

But when she saw Zhou Xia nibbling on the watermelon skin that had been eaten by San Wa, Lin Qing He felt quite uncomfortable.

If this was to be seen by Second Sister-in-law, she will be angry.

"Xia Xia, throw the watermelon rind away." Lin Qing He went in and grabbed two candies for him to get him to throw away the watermelon rind.

"Thanks, Fourth Aunt." Zhou Xia was delighted. He threw away the tasteless watermelon rind and then accepted the milk candies.

"How is your study recently?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I listened seriously." Zhou Xia could only answer like that.

Er Wa was now in the second semester of the third grade, while Zhou Xia was still in the second grade. The reason why he can successfully pass the exam was thanks to Er Wa's continuous help. If not, he'll definitely repeat a grade.

There were many repeaters in the village.

However, Zhou Xia's results were indeed sloppy.

"If you don't understand, just come over and ask your fourth aunt." What else can Lin Qing He say?

"Okay." Zhou Xia nodded and went home with the candies.

He didn't gobble up the two candies on his own. He gave one to his youngest sister.

"Why don't I get one?" Zhou Liu Ni asked him.

"Fourth Aunt only gave me two. How can you get any?" Zhou Xia replied.

Zhou Liu was displeased: "Her life is so good over there, why didn't she give more? Just these two! Uncle(Su Da Lin) give more than her!"

Zhou San Ni frowned: "What are you saying?"

"Mind own your business!" Zhou Liu Ni pouted.

Second Sister-in-law picked up a stick to teach her a lesson. Zhou Liu Ni ran out quickly, and then came over to this side to wander.

Lin Qing He saw her when she came out to pour water.

"Fourth Aunt, you gave my brother two candies?" Zhou Liu Ni smilingly asked.

"En." Lin Qing He just gave her a glance, then turned around and went back in.

She didn't have a good impression of Second Sister-in-law's second daughter. She had a two-faced personality. Her temper was obviously like her mother.

Even when Second Sister-in-law distanced herself from Wang Ling, there were some nature that was hard to change even when she displayed improvements.

Seeing that she didn't bother with her, Zhou Liu Ni stomped her feet: "What a black-hearted woman!"

Uttering this, she turned to go back. But when she turned around, she saw San Wa standing behind her with a dark face.

Zhou Liu Ni was startled: "San Wa, what are you doing? People scaring people can scare people to death!"

"Don't come to my house in the future. Daring to call my mother a black-hearted woman, I think your heart is the blackest!" San Wa threw at her, then turned around and entered the house.

Zhou Liu Ni quickly demanded: "Don't tell on me!"

San Wa ignored her. He went in and told his mother at once that Zhou Liu Ni bad mouth her behind her back.

Lin Qing He snorted after hearing this. She responded, "Don't worry about her. From the look of it, this girl don't have good root."

"Who doesn't have a good root?" At this time, Mother Zhou returned with Little Su Xun from outside.

"Nothing." Lin Qing He didn't want to say more.

San Wa had no reservation: "Zhou Liu Ni! She called my mother black-hearted woman behind my mother's back!"

Mother Zhou was taken aback, then looked at Lin Qing He: "What's happened?"

"I saw Xia Xia was chewing on San Wa's leftover watermelon skin. I couldn't watch, so I gave him two candies and told him to throw it away. Liu Ni probably didn't get any and came over. I didn't give her any attention, so she was mad." Lin Qing He spoke as she selected the ingredient.

She didn't put it on her mind. What does Zhou Liu Ni's mood have to do with her?

But at the end of the day, she was still young. It was better to tell Mother Zhou and let her pass it to Second Sister-in-law. See if it can salvage her and not let old Zhou Family produce a hate-provoking daughter.

Ever since Zhoujia Village had Wang Ling as an example, every family had been more strict with their daughters.

It went without saying Mother Zhou went over to talk about it. She left little Su Xun behind and headed over to tattle to Second Sister.

Second Sister-in-law never thought her second daughter would dare to be so presumptuous. Let alone saying it in secret, she was actually caught by San Wa.

Therefore, a serving of bamboo frying meat won't be shorted.

After Second Brother knew the reason for it, he didn't stop her.

He also criticized Second Sister-in-law: "This girl's personality was completely like the past you. But she's not as sensible as you are now. If you don't pay attention to the teaching, we will have no face if anything happens in the future."

Although Second Sister-in-law was angry from embarrassment, she still sternly swept her sight to Zhou Liu Ni: "If I ever hear you ridicule your elders again, see if I'll snap your dog legs!"

Zhou Liu Ni had poor relationships within old Zhou Family. First branch’s girls and Third Branch only played with Zhou San Ni, not with Zhou Liu Ni.

This one had a sharp mouth. She won't let it drop if anything happened. What's more, who knows where she learned the bad habit, she loved to find people's shortcomings.

But this time she was beaten so severely and people were clueless to why.

Zhou Da Ni was already a big girl. She also came to dissuade it. Next year Zhou Da Ni will get married. This year, Eldest Sister-in-law didn't Zhou Da Ni help out in the field. She remained home to help out. Mostly with the intent of nurturing her a bit.

Speaking of it, these days passed really fast. In a blink of an eye, Zhou Da Ni was preparing to get married.

Lin Qing He kept it in mind. She had a good relationship with Eldest Sister-in-law. Also, her impression of Zhou Da Ni was pretty good. She was a sensible girl.

So she intended to add some dowry. As for good stuff, she didn't have any. She planned to prepare a new set of clothes for Zhou Da Ni.

This was an excellent gift.

Some girls, who were poor, might not get new clothes when they get married off.

Lin Qing He notified Eldest Sister-in-law in advance, lest that Eldest Sister-in-law had to prepare another set.

Zhou Liu Ni's lesson didn't stir any. It passed in a switch of a day.

It was September 1st. San Wa started first grade. Lin Qing He didn't plan to let this kid skip grades. He can take his time.

Who told him that his foundation wasn't as good as the two older ones. Da Wa and Er Wa were very motivated then. When it was San Wa's turn, he couldn't sit still for a moment.

When he was younger, he could sit still. But now he was more and more mischievous as he grew up.

He even often led little Su Cheng to climb up the tree to steal from the bird's nest and to dig the sweet potatoes in the field!

What Lin Qing He could do? Naturally, she gave him a round of hit and then apologized to the production team.

It wasn't just her family, so it wasn't a big deal. But compared to the two big ones, this one was the most naughty.

However, he was very happy when he went to school on September 1st. He had been looking forward to it for a long time!

He attended the same primary school as his second brother.

As for Da Wa, he had already sat on Lin Qing He's bike and started his new academic year in the first year of junior high.

Chapter 199: School isn't fun

Lin Qing He taught a few classes of first year mathematics.

From the first semester of last year to second semester of this year, Lin Qing He taught her first batch of students. Lin Qing He wasn't clear on Chinese, but in mathematics, the passing rate of several classes she taught was very high.

Among them, nearly ten students participated in a competition. And two of them won the third prize.

Although they were only rewarded an enamel cup each, the result was pretty good.

After all until now, within the community's junior high, only the students taught by Lin Qing He had won a prize from this competition.

Even if it was only the third prize.

Therefore, no one questioned the quality of Lin Qing He's teaching in the school.

Even the educated youth who had been suppressed by her before. They hadn't given up so easily as they were still keeping an eye on her teaching skill.

Obviously, Lin Qing He didn't give them slightest chance from beginning to end.

Da Wa was also present in class. This was the first time he saw his mother as a teacher. He couldn't take his eyes off.

His mother's bearing was so dazzling. One can't take their eyes off her.

Until the end of class, Da Wa still hadn't snapped out of it.

This side of Mother was totally different from Mother at home.

Naturally, someone in the class knew that Teacher Lin was Zhou Kai's mother.

Da Wa's proper name was Zhou Kai. A nickname like Da Wa could only be called at home. Outside, everyone called him Zhou Kai, especially at school.

"Zhou Kai, is Teacher Lin your mother?" a female classmate asked.

"En." There was no reason to not admit it. Junior High school wasn't that far away from home. It would be too fake to deliberately deny it.

Sure enough, the students around were not surprised, just a little envious.

Look at Zhou Kai's mother. Simply too astounding. Of course, their own mother wasn't bad, just... just not as good as Teacher Lin.

Zhou Kai, that is, Da Wa did not say anything. After ten minutes of class break, another teacher soon entered the class.

Junior high school was different from elementary school.

In the current junior high school, there were already several subjects. It wasn't just literary and mathematics.

Zhou Kai had excellent adaptability. He quickly made new friends in the class and adapted to life in the new academic year.

He returned home with Lin Qing He after school.

"Although the length of junior high school is only two years, these two years are also an important period for laying the foundation. High school year 1 and 2 will follow behind." Lin Qing He told him.

This period's high school was the same as the junior high school, there was no third year.

Da Wa was currently in the first year of junior high school. At this pace, he will enter year 2 of high school on the year '77, when the college entrance examination resume.

He can catch up with the second year of the college entrance examination. However if he can't make it in time for the first year of the college entrance examination, the competition will be even greater in the future.

Because the continuation of the college entrance examination in the first year caught everyone by surprise, there was basically not much time to prepare. It wasn't easy for the educated youth to pick up things that have been dropped for so long?

But the second year was different.

In the second year, it was really crowded. They were too eager and desperate to return to the city. So ah, Da Wa must catch the first bus and go with her.

Because when the college entrance examination resumed in the second year, English was mandatory and added English as a subject. Lin Qing He won't have any time to stay at home to teach.

"Mother, you seem to be in a rush?" Da Wa asked.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Mother is in a little rush. So starting from today, your courses will be stepped up. Maybe once this semester is over, I'll get you to skip one level and enter the second semester of the second year."

Da Wa was taken aback: "Mother, you had this plan?"

"Can you do it?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I don't know. I will try my best." Da Wa hesitated and stated.

Lin Qing He nodded: "You have to try your best. If you really can't do it, Mother won't blame you."

The mother and son chatted and soon arrived at home. The topic ended here.

Lin Qing He went to cook, while Da Wa went to study. He didn't even have time to tell his family how impressive his mother was at school.

Seeing him so diligent, Mother Zhou was really satisfied.

He was exactly like his mother. Zhou Xia and Zhou Yang went to school too. However they all went to play when they came back. Then look at this grandson of hers. He was really hardworking. He studied as soon as he came back. .

"Eldest Brother, when you went to school, did you see our mother teaching?" Soon Er Wa and San Wa arrived home. Er Wa couldn't wait to ask.

He also wanted to enter the first year of junior high school. But sadly, he was only in the fourth grade this semester. It was still early for first year of junior high school.

"When teaching, Mother is different from the mother at home." Hearing this, Da Wa grinned.

"Different? Isn't the mother strict when teaching?" Er Wa said.

"Mother must be very strict. Our teacher is so stern. My desk-mate was so scared into tears. So noisy." San Wa frowned.

He was already in the first grade this semester. He found that studying wasn't that fun.

They stayed in school for half a day. Although he could go to the teacher's office to ask for water when thirsty, it was still boring.

"My mother isn't strict. When my mother give lesson, there isn't a single whisper. What's more, she teaches very well. Everyone is very enlightened after listening. They got so many old questions to ask," answered Da Wa.

Er Wa asked, "Have anyone been beaten?"

"No, they are all very well-behaved." Da Wa replied: "I also heard that there were second-year students who were taught by my mother before coming over to ask Mother questions."

"Does Mother understand the second year's stuff?" Er Wa asked in surprise.

"Mother understands." Da Wa nodded with confidence.

Er Wa had a look of admiration. His mother seems to understand it just by self-study!

San Wa wasn't interested in these and stopped chatting with his two brothers.

When he came out, little Su Cheng had just returned from playing outside. When he saw his third brother San Wa, he pounced on him: "Third brother, you went to school?"

"Yes, but school isn't fun." San Wa said in sadness.

"It's not fun, then why does both eldest brother and second brothers go?" little Su Cheng asked with blinking eyes.

"They all went to learn, not to play." San Wa replied. He didn't go for learning. He went for freshness, but was disappointed.

There were crying babies, runny-nosed kids, boys who bullied girls, and unreasonable ones in the class.

San Wa fought a battle with someone today. The other party lost. Although he squealed to the teacher, he didn't get punished by the teacher since the other bullied a girl and he acted out of righteousness. The teacher also asked him if he wanted to be the class monitor.

Though it sounded awe-inspiring, it was managing a bunch of little kids. A bit boring

"When I grow up, I will go with Third Brother. I get a schoolbag." Little Su Cheng stated.

He envied that his third brother had a schoolbag.

San Wa chuckled and thought 'a child is a child'. He gave him the schoolbag: "Lend it to you. Go and carry to your heart content."

This had little Su Cheng over the moon.

Chapter 200: Targetting

Lin Qing He, who had calculated the time, begun to consciously increase the course pace for Da Wa. She guided him on key points to study. These textbooks were all read inside out by her. She knew exactly what was important and what was not.

In addition, Da Wa was really smart and had a good memory. He can learn it with less effort.

It's just he can't keep up with the chores at home.

"In the future, you two will go to gather pigweed. Your eldest brother is occupied lately and doesn't have that free time. Understand?" Lin Qing He assigned the pigweed work for earning work points to the Er Wa and San Wa.

Er Wa had no objection.

San Wa began to complain: "That Eldest Brother. Is he planning to be a useless scholar? Not doing any more work?"

"When your eldest brother was working, you played a lot." Lin Qing He pointed out and then patted the little guy's bottom: "Stop chattering. Your eldest brother is really busy with study."

San Wa was just talking about it. He still sensibly shouldered the big responsibility of raising the family.

Da Wa actually wanted to say that there was no need but his mother didn't agree. She had him study hard during this while. There were so many things to learn this semester.

His mother wanted him to complete everything in the first year of junior school. That way, once the winter vacation is here, he'll learn the content of the first semester of the second year. Then when school starts, it's very simple to get admitted into the second semester of the second year.

Even though it was hurried, his father had him to listen to his mother and don't question.

Mother Zhou didn't understand. She came to ask Lin Qing He, "Da Wa's mother, won't it be too rushed for Da Wa? He's not that old."

This year Da Wa was only ten years old. At this age, it can be said that he was the youngest in the class.

Children from other families may not necessarily be in first grade at the age of ten.

"He is young. However, he grew up pretty tall. Even if he gets into that year, others can't bully him. Mother, don't worry." Lin Qing He said.

"But it's too quick. I think Da Wa has become a little thin recently. Studying really drains the brain." Mother Zhou persisted.

Lin Qing He didn't feel that Da Wa became thin recently. However, it was true that studying was intense on the brain. So, she ordered five bottles of milk every day now.

It certainly cost a lot of money. In Lin Qing He's words, if Da Wa can skip a grade, he will save on tuition. It can also balance out the cost.

The autumn harvest will start at the end of this month. Lin Qing He had already started gathering rice field eels and loaches.

Zhou Qing Bai ate too much eel and tossed around her at night.

"It's nearly the autumn harvest. You got to save a bit of energy." Lin Qing He complained as she hammered on him.

But soon there was no time to talk. Zhou Qing Bai had now become an experienced driver. He always knew how to prompt her to only hold him and let him do as he likes.

Zhou Qing Bai was naturally contented. When he was done, he had her in his embrace and said, "Don't worry about Da Wa's matter. If he can make it in time, then take the exam. It's okay if he can't."

He also recalled that she mentioned the college entrance examination recontinues in 1977. It was currently 1974. There were still a few years left.

"If he can't make it, he might not be able to pass the second year. Let him try first. If it doesn't work, it can't be helped." Lin Qing He said sluggishly.

"Again." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and said.

Lin Qing He refused. She urged him to sleep properly and stop tossing about it. After a day's work, he was still so energetic at night.

Early the next morning, Er Wa mentioned: "Yesterday Eldest Brother had a dream and talked in his sleep. He was still reciting the text."

"So noisy." San Wa also nodded.

Little Su Cheng had a blank face. Did it happen? Why didn't he knows?

"Eat. Go do what you should after eating." Lin Qing He dismissed them.

Da Wa drank two bottles of milk alone. His body was obviously well-nourished. His height increased a lot.

On normal days, Lin Qing He had got him to eat up most of the sesame paste soup and cooked peanuts.

This day, she brought back a few jins of scraps from Sister Mei. There was a bone within it. She simply stewed that with soybeans.

She usually only drank the soup with this kind of dish. The soybeans were shared among the father and sons.

Studying was really brain consuming, so Lin Qing He paid great attention to the management of his diet. She often gathered the bones to make soup to drink.

The villagers knew that about Da Wa's excellent academic performance.

They heard that he received a full score in junior high school. Before the horn of the autumn harvest sounded, the community's junior high school had its first monthly test. Grade-wise, Da Wa ranked first in his whole year and beat the second year by a three-point distance.

There were also two other children in the village who were studying in junior high. One was the grandson of the leader's family. The other was also surnamed Zhou. Although it was a bit distant, they were also somewhat related.

When school started, that child's mother came to say hello to Lin Qing He. She also brought over some eggs.

Lin Qing He didn't accept the eggs. She just told her to get that kid called Zhou Zhi to come over and ask her if he had any questions.

Her attitude was obviously very frank. However, he hadn't come to ask for so long.

The test papers weren't issued by Lin Qing He. The first year's first exam papers were made by the second year math teacher.

While the first monthly exam paper for the second grade was created by Lin Qing He. It was an exchange. It was the same as last year.

Therefore, the villagers knew of Da Wa's achievements. They also found out that Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He's son can study.

The roots of the ancestors of the old Zhou family were known clearly. How can they not know if it's inherited?

Including Zhou Qing Bai, his performance was so-so. It wasn't as good as Da Wa, who gets first place in a good few classes. This was remarkable.

No need to say who it was inherited from?

It must be the self-taught Teacher Lin.

"Maybe Da Wa will really get admitted to the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University in the future," some wise old people in the village remarked.

In their part, they hadn't produce a college student yet.

Such creatures like college students exist in legends.

And the gold value of college students nowadays can't be compared to that of later generations. It can be seen from the words 'exist in legend' how extraordinary it was.

How precious? It was almost like a

Once these old people said so, the villagers couldn't help but observe Da Wa.

They used to think that Da Wa was excellent. Some people who have a girl of the same age in their families started targetting in their hearts despite the fact that Lin Qing He was the mother.

This shows Da Wa's popularity in the village.

Later, Lin Qing He had silently endured hardship to clean herself white and the villagers 'discovered' that they had misunderstood Teacher Lin.

Not to mention Da Wa, many people were eyeing Er Wa.

Now it was said that Da Wa was very likely to get admitted into a university, it had everyone roused up.

So, Er Wa and San Wa came back with two boiled eggs when they returned from gathering pigweed that day.

They handed it to their mother.

"Where did the eggs come from?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Mrs. Wang asked us to bring it back for Da Wa to eat," Er Wa said.

Chapter 201: Display of filial respect

"Why does Mrs. Wang give eggs for your eldest brother to eat out of nowhere?" Lin Qing He had been very busy recently. The autumn harvest had begun. She was busy making good food and stewing various soups, so she didn't know what the villagers discussed.

"It said within the village that Eldest Brother is very likely to get admitted to college. They all hope for Eldest Brother to be their son-in-law." Er Wa replied.

Da Wa came out of the room. His face expressed slight helplessness.

Lin Qing He chuckled and said, "It turned out to be this."

Then she got Er Wa to send it back to Mrs. Wang with 'Thank you for your kindness. However, there are eggs at home. It is the autumn harvest now. Save them for your own family'.

It wasn't just Mrs. Wang. Others also gave it. Lin Qing He refused all of it. If she accepted some and not others, it would offend people. If she didn't take any, it wouldn't happen as the treatment was all the same.

Lin Qing He couldn't help burst into laughter when she told Mother Zhou about this.

Mother Zhou wasn't surprised and said: "Mrs. Cai is the same. Every word she conveyed was asking me what kind of person will Da Wa look for in the future?"

Though Cai Ba Mei was only married this year, Mrs. Cai still had grandchildren from her children in front who were older than Da Wa. Among them, there were girls of the right age.

"Mother, how did you reply?" Lin Qing He said.

"I said you are in charge of Da Wa's affairs. I will not interfere." Mother Zhou replied.

Speaking of this, Mother Zhou had the urge to laugh. Before, she was really worried about the boys getting married. But now it was spread in the village that Da Wa was very likely to get admitted into the university. Da Wa really had a large selection of girls to choose from.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything.

In current people’s minds, the so-called university was actually the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University.

This required recommendations from people. In fact, this value was very average. It wasn't as good as passing the exam.

Still, the power of the two words 'college students' had overwhelming strength. It was a very remarkable phrase.

To get recommended to the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University, one naturally required a clean background. Before, Lin Qing He didn't worry much about whether her reputation for being lazy and gluttonous would affect Da Wa. Let alone, she had whitewashed it very, very successfully.

So if Da Wa had the ability, there will be no problems.

The focus on Da Wa was still active outside. But only a few days ago, the autumn harvest began to get hectic. Everyone didn't have time to care too much.

Two days into the autumn harvest, Zhou Qing Bai, the father, caught another fat rabbit.

This had everyone in envy.

It was no wonder that Zhou Qing Bai can bring down a woman like Teacher Lin. Zhou Qing Bai wasn't an ordinary man.

Not to mention this entire production team, even in the other production teams, there was no such incident like his- being able to catch rabbits every time they harvest.

This year's autumn harvest, even little Su Cheng joined in on pick up wheat ears. Although he ended up a little tired, the little guy was still excited.

Because all the children were there, it was very lively.

When this generation looked back in the future, they would admit their childhood was a bit bitter. Still, that childhood was truly a childhood.

"Rabbit meat, rabbit meat." Little Su Cheng was on cloud nine when heard that his fourth uncle had caught a rabbit.

A little girl said: "Rabbit is so cute, how can you eat it?"

"The rabbit steals food. They even dig into the ground which hinders us from growing food. It's not cute at all. It's delicious when it's braised." Little Su Cheng was still too young and can't answer such a profound question. San Wa took over.

When San Wa responded like this, little Su Cheng bobbed vigorously: "Yes, braise it!"

Even if he was still young, he still vaguely remembered that braised rabbit meat was delicious!

The little girl probably got a little craving when she heard the braised rabbit meat, and whispered: "Can you give me a taste? I haven't tried it before."

"Sure, but I'll only give you one piece. No more." San Wa stated.

"San Wa, you are so nice." The little girl looked at him happily.

San Wa waved his hand and paid it no mind.

This little girl was actually Wang Ling's daughter. She wasn't very welcome in the village, because of her mother's affair. Her father was already looking for someone again. It'll be around this year's off-peak time when a stepmother will enter the household. One can imagine how uneasy her life will get in the future.

However, San Wa's mind was still very innocent. He won't mind a person's background if he can get along with them. If he can't get along, he won't give a second look, no matter how good the background was.

In the evening when they had braised rabbit meat, the little girl actually waited outside the entrance. San Wa didn't forget her. He brought a piece out for her.

She didn't pay any heed to the hygiene factor. The little girl will remember always how delicious this bite of rabbit meat was in the future life.

It's a pity that this sunny boy was getting further away as times go on. It was impossible to be together for a lifetime.

"San Wa, why are you taking that meat out?" Er Wa asked.

"Nothing much," San Wa picked up the bowl and started to eat. He turned to little Su Cheng, "Little brother, is rabbit meat yummy?"

"Yummy, very yummy." Little Su Cheng hurriedly nodded his head. He was given a rabbit leg too. He happily munched on it.

"Eat more if it tastes yummy." San Wa grinned.

Lin Qing He ushered Zhou Qing Bai and Father Zhou to eat more. This year's autumn harvest was as tiring as ever.

Even though Da Wa was busy with his studies, he still participate the autumn harvest in the afternoon. Lin Qing He did not stop him. But after dinner, she got him to take a shower and then was sent off to study.

Father Zhou, the grandfather, was very pleased. Outside, people all say that his family is going to produce a college student. As the grandfather, how can he not be ecstatic?

What was the elderly's greatest desire?

They just hope that each generation will get stronger than the previous. His youngest son was better than him and more capable than him. Now his grandson was more capable than his son. He was a prospective college student in the eyes of everyone. How can this not make one happy?

Right now, when Father Zhou goes out, he was respected by everyone.

Father Zhou didn't have much to say. Just that, his grandson study and recite text as soon as he gets back from school. Sometimes he would ask him to help check it.

Father Zhou also knew a few words. When he didn't get it, he had to let Er Wa take over.

But even so, it had the other elderly in envy.

"You'll be in ease and comfort in the future." Everyone said this to him.

"I'm enjoying the blessing right now." Father Zhou honestly responded.

Since eating with fourth's wife, Father Zhou discovered that life can be lived like this. It can be so comfortable.

To be honest, in the past, Father Zhou felt that he reached the age to enter the coffin. But now, Father Zhou felt that he can live a few more years...

Starting this year, he dropped two work points again and only get six work points.

When Fourth's wife learned about it, not only did she not criticize him, she also agreed with him. She said to him: "I long wanted to tell Father to not exhaust yourself so much. It's just I'm afraid of hurting your self-esteem. You are already at this age, you must protect your body, so that your grandchildren can show filial respect to you in the future."

Chapter 202: Won't cause trouble everywhere.

Going with his conscience, he would admit Fourth's wife was the most free-spending among the four daughters-in-law.

Still, the other three really couldn't compare with her.

She did splurge, but she can earn too.

With a salary of more than ten yuan a month and work points, all the children were growing up very well.

She gave them two elderlies the same treatment.

What they eat, they too also have. Even if his appetite was large and consume a lot, she won't say anything. Not one word at all, just made more next time.

To be honest, he and his wife did dote the youngest son the most in the past. Still, they didn't mistreat the other three. What should be given was given, unlike those who were biased without limits.

In the past, they had planned to live with Fourth's family in the future. But later, they didn't dare to hope for it after seeing Fourth's wife's actions.

Unexpectedly, she changed for the better when old Fourth returned home.

Father Zhou estimated that as long as old Fourth stays at home, Fourth's wife won't change back.

Therefore, Father Zhou felt that there was hope for him and his wife's remaining lives.

"Grandfather, come back to drink mung bean soup."

After this leisurely clash for a long time, San Wa came out to call him. From afar, he saw him and yelled.

"Not chatting anymore ah. I'm going to drink mung bean soup first." Father Zhou got up and said.

Others about his age were really sighed.

It was truly different people with a different life. Why didn’t they have this blessing?

They knew that Father Zhou only gets six work points now. However, they were still earning ten work points. It can't be helped. They had to work more while they can still able now, right?

If not, they will really get despised in the future.

After drinking the mung bean soup, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou took the still little Su Cheng Xun back to the old Zhou's house to take a bath and then rest.

It was only after seven o'clock after the bath. Both Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were still up. They sat in the yard on a laid-out mat while they let Su Xun play for a while.

"Father, do you have any discomfort in your body?" Eldest Brother came over to check on him as soon as his bath was over.

"What discomfort would I have?" Father Zhou was taken aback and asked.

"Who did you hear that from? Your father can't get any more comfortable than now." Mother Zhou uttered in displeasure.

"No, I heard from the scorekeeper today that Father began earning six points for a while." Eldest Brother responded.

Second Brother and Third Brother didn’t know yet. They were both in the same yard, so hearing what Eldest Brother bringing it up now, they were all surprised. They both turned to Father Zhou at once: "Father, if you are unwell, don't hide it."

"All scoot away. Don't want your father to rest? He had been working for a lifetime and you all have grown up. We both fulfilled all the responsibilities." Mother Zhou said.

Initially, they didn't get it. When they heard this, they get it.

"What? You have an objection?" Father Zhou swept them a few glances.

"No objection. No objection." All brothers shook their heads in unison.

Because he understood, Second Brother whispered: "Father, does old Fourt's family know you are getting six work points?"

"They know." Father Zhou answered calmly.

Mother Zhou was also composed. She and her spouse were almost 65 now.

They could still push and work hard as they were worried that Da Wa and his brothers won't be able to marry a wife. With such unreliable parents, they wanted to exert a bit.

That's why they continued to work it.

As they kept working, I realized that old Fourth's family situation was improving every day.

Fourth's wife became a junior high school teacher and turned a new leaf. Da Wa and his brothers were also very high in demand. It wasn't necessary for them to work hard.

So, they didn't want to work so bitterly anymore.

But before making this decision, Mother Zhou asked Zhou Qing Bai, her youngest son first.

Even though Zhou Qing Bai agreed on the spot, he still mentioned it to his wife when they went to bed at night. Unsurprisingly, his wife had no objection.

Still, Lin Qing He brought it up to Father Zhou the next day.

Father Zhou's mind can completely be at ease.

Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother were stunned. They never thought this was already approved.

"There are drastic changes in Fourth's wife now." Eldest Brother mentioned this to Eldest Sister-in-law in the evening.

Eldest Sister-in-law made no remarks. When it came to filial piety, they were indeed inferior to Fourth's wife. However, their family conditions were really inferior to Fourth's family, so there was no need to compete.

"Now Da Wa and his brothers are quite promising, it's good for Father to ease down the workload. If he can get admitted to college, he will definitely be happier." Eldest Brother laughed.

"If he can pass the exam, all of us will be delighted too," Eldest Sister-in-law chipped in.

She hoped that Da Wa can pass the exam. After passing the exam, he can help out his cousins in the future, right?

Second Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had the same thought.

Ever since Second Sister-in-law stayed away from Wang Ling, she has changed a lot. But she was still slightly petty.

In fact, this was reality.

If Lin Qing He was a little better than her, like only a little bit, then she will be unsettled and jealous.

However, if Lin Qing He's excellence was something she can't keep up with, then she can only lookup. She wouldn't have any other extra thoughts.

She also remembered clearly that she and Lin Qing He were just a matter between two of them. While the children belonged to Zhou Family.

If Da Wa got admitted to college, how can he not help his brothers out?

Third Sister-in-law also had that meaning.

All in all, Da Wa became very popular within Zhou Family because of the university matter.

Lin Qing He talked about this to Da Wa that night.

"How do you feel?" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

"If you want to wear the crown, you must bear the weight." Da Wa solemnly uttered this sentence.

Lin Qing He couldn't help but chuckle, "Too much pressure?"

"Actually, it's okay. I can't stand the fact that they always want to stuff things to me." Da Wa shook his head and said.

As for the other matters, it was nothing since he himself indeed held that goal. He will go to the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University after he finished high school!

Clueless to the continuation of the college entrance exam, Da Wa's biggest goal was the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University.

Lin Qing He paid no heed. He had worked hard this afternoon, so she let him rest.

Then she went back to the room with Zhou Qing Bai. She got Zhou Qing Bai to lie down, and she directly massaged him on his back.

This man's flesh was completely tough. One hundred percent tough guy.

"Qing Bai, our son has already started to have troubles of growing up." Lin Qing He said in mirth.

Even though she had expected this scenario, the three villains described in the original book were at her calls.

However, the villains weren't villains. It won't exist anymore.

The plot had been messed up by her. The three brothers' morals have already been established. They were all very sensible, and won't cause trouble.

Chapter 203: Extremely cold

Zhou Qing Bai comfortably enjoyed the massage from his wife. As for the three sons, he wasn't worried. She had always taught them very well.

He was probably tired too. As he was massaged by his wife, he actually drifted into slumber.

Lin Qing He didn't disturb him either. Even if she had prepared a bountiful meal during the autumn harvest, he was still very drained. Once one's mind was relaxed, people would naturally fall asleep.

He got up at four o'clock the next day.

When he got up, Lin Qing He had already gotten up first and had breakfast made.

In the autumn harvest season, one must eat food like mantou so that they won’t get hungry so quickly. Big white mantou was served with scrambled eggs & cucumber and a plate of meat.

He ate with Father Zhou. Then the father and son headed out first after finishing breakfast.

Lin Qing He went back to sleep for a while.

These days, the weather was slightly cloudy. The production team was very busy. For fear that the autumn rain would come early, they all started to snatch the grain from dawn to dark.

Even on the side sun-drying yard, people were keeping watch. It can't go without a labor force for a moment.

In such an environment, Lin Qing He's school had to be suspended.

Mother Zhou left Su Xun at home for her to watch a bit. She too had to help out in the sun-drying yard.

Lin Qing He was still mainly responsible for the family's three meals. She put her utmost to cook up a good three meals.

This year, due to the sulky weather and the fear of raining, the autumn harvest was handled really fast.

The leader even increased the work points limit. For a while, Zhou Qing Bai got twelve work points every day. Father Zhou, who initially didn't plan to work so hard, earned ten work points again. It was really important to be swift.

The autumn harvest, which was supposed to last until November, was completed at the end of October.

What's more, the sky was quite beautiful. Even though it was cloudy, it hadn't rained.

The autumn rain came after the public grain was handed in. Just when they planned to distribute the last batch of food, it came down.

Even so, the leader and others immediately arranged to distribute the food to everyone. Only then the task for this year was completed.

Same as the previous years, Lin Qing He bought a few hundred jins when seeing that there was a lot of food left at the team. All of these were reserved for business.

For the whole year, she relied on this autumn harvest's grain to make a large profit.

And because it was new grains, the profits were basically half. So it was a big deal. Also, she got this cheating artifact, the space. It would be a pity if Lin Qing He didn't make this profit.

The sky after the autumn rain was still relatively cloudy and the temperature dropped a lot.

"I'm afraid it will be extremely cold this year."

Mother Zhou felt the weather and stated.

"What do you mean?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Listening to your father, he remembers that it was like this in the past. It was only October, and the weather was very cold. That year, some old people in the village were frozen to death." Mother Zhou explained.

Once Lin Qing He knew it was an elderly's experience, she didn't dare to underestimate it.

That very day, she got Zhou Qing Bai to kill a chicken and stewed it into chicken soup for the family as nourishment. Then she began to consciously manage the family's diet.

After listening to Mother Zhou saying that it was going to be extremely cold this year, she went back to the city again and bought a few bags of briquettes through her previous connections.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, he had already participated in the planting of winter wheat.

Lin Qing He told some the young teen in the village that they lacked some firewood at home and their family had no time. She asked them to help transport some back.

As soon as these children heard about it, they were very happy. Four or five people dragged a cart out away.

Within a few days, she had hoarded a lot of firewood for the family. Although it cost a little money, it saved Zhou Qing Bai from getting firewood after planting winter wheat.

This winter was very likely to be freezing. Other elderly people in the village also had this recollection and they all prepared for this year's winter.

They don't want anything to happen this winter. The last big freeze, an old man in the village had actually frozen into a dangerous condition.

After planting the winter wheat, Third Brother Lin purposely came for a visit. He bought a piece of meat over.

He also conveyed news of extreme cold, which had been circulating recently.

"Do you still need to worry about this side? It's should your side. Made any preparation?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Yes. We won't be cold at home this year." Third Brother Lin said.

"It's a rare chance to get meat distributed. Why are you bringing it over instead of keeping it for your own family? Don't we have meat distribution?" Lin Qing He said.

This year, her family was allocated a lot. Like really a lot. Third Brother Lin brought a piece of pork belly and when he went back, he took a few fried cabbage buns.

The rest were San Wa's remaining two little clothes from when he was younger. Both were very warm.

It was originally intended to be reserved for little Su Cheng. But after some thought, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were fairly well off. There was no lack of various tickets for those in employment. So, she gave it to her brother.

The piece of meat from the Third Brother Lin was under Third Sister-in-law's order. She sincerely wanted to give it to Third Sister. Although it was only half a catty, it was what the family retained by saving.

She never thought that her man would return with a few white buns and two pieces of clothes. Just by the touch, they were very thick. Although they were a little bigger for her son, it didn’t matter. It was just perfect!

"Third Sister really dotes our family." Third Sister-in-law Lin remarked emotionally.

"My sister said that next time we get meat, we are to keep for ourselves. We don't need to send it over. She was allocated a hefty amount." Third Brother Lin nodded.

"Save our eggs next year and then send some to Third Sister." Third Sister-in-law Lin decided.

They can't always accept the things from Third Sister. They have to send some over here. No matter how much it was, it was always the thought that counts.

Third Brother Lin didn’t say anything. But from today onwards, he was going to get some firewood back for preparation. As for his sister, he needn't worry. She won’t freeze his nephews anyway. He saw that a lot of firewood was accumulated. .

This year’s winter was indeed extremely cold. Only a week after the winter wheat was planted, the rain fell, and the temperature dropped to one or two degrees. It was even colder at night.

After seven or eight consecutive days of rain, the snow fell.

The weather was exceptionally cold.

Lin Qing He cooked big bone radish soup early in the morning and ate it with mantou. After eating, she took Da Wa to school.

It wasn't winter vacation yet. They still had class. But got to say, it was freezing.

She applied skincare cream to herself. Da Wa also had vanishing cream applied to him. If not, it would be too cold. At least from what Lin Qing He saw, many children in the class were flushed from the cold temperature.

Because it was too cold, the junior high school closed more than a week earlier this year. It just entered December and the holiday break arrived.

Chapter 204: Froze to death

Lin Qing He and the other teachers were also on vacation. Each of them received the benefit of 30 jins of food, as well as food and cloth coupons.

Lin Qing He found it pretty good. She took Da Wa home. Once they got home, they noticed Zhou Qing Bai wasn't there.

"He made a trip to the city." Mother Zhou explained.

Lin Qing He let Zhou Qing Bai be. She got up this morning and put on vanishing cream on him. Really this man. If she didn't apply it on him, he simply won't put it on.

Lin Qing He thought he was looking for spoiling in disguise, even when he won't say out.

Zhou Qing Bai only came back in the evening. When he came back, he brought back a few jins of mutton, which he got with the help of his comrade.

Lamb was relatively scarce here. If one didn't have connections, it wasn't easy to get it.

But now that he got it, Lin Qing He didn't hold back. She stewed a mutton and radish soup.

She was not stingy either. She sent big bowls of mutton soup to the three sisters-in-law. There were more radishes and a little mutton. Even so, it was her thought.

Even if it was Second Sister-in-law, she kept it in mind. When Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law came to visit, she got Eldest Sister-in-law to bring over her two jin of sesame as she hadn't joined in.

Lin Qing He accepted it without reservation.

The sesame seeds in her family were consumed very quickly. Before the winter this year, she got Mother Zhou to grind a lot of sesame paste and bring it back to keep.

Occasionally, she would make some sesame paste soup for everyone as a snack.

As for this mutton soup, it was indeed nourishing. Zhou Qing Bai felt that his body was quite good after eating it. Lin Qing He liked it too.

On the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, Su Da Lin came back with a lot of food and eggs.

As for Zhou Xiao Mei, she didn't come back. She was pregnant. Why would she come here in this icy and snowy conditions?

In other words, this year Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei won't come to the countryside to spend the New Year. However, Su Da Lin will come and take little Su Cheng and little Su Xun back home when the time comes. He hadn't received his holiday yet, so it will take a while.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. She brooded over the fact that everyone in this society was healthy from eating coarse grains.

Look at this couple. They get children when they say they want children.

Not to mention others, even Cai Ba Mei, who married Zhou Dong. Wasn't her belly pretty big this year? She became pregnant soon after marrying. If it was quick, it'll be delivered this year. If late, she will give birth early next year.

Cai Ba Mei was indeed a nice person. She was an honest one, she was quite suitable for Zhou Dong as she lived her life peacefully.

And Zhou Dong was no longer the kid he used to be. He was now a good young man earning ten work points. He was also one of the best in the village.

What's more, being the son-in-law of old Cai family, Zhoujia Village won't dare to underestimate him.

This time, Su Da Lin came over, he brought a pack of milk powder. Da Wa and the others had her buying it. Su Cheng and his brother would also get a share. So when this package was given to them, Lin Qing He shared it with Da Wa and the rest to drink together.

No reservation or guilt.

"I discussed... with XiaoMei. In the future... when Da Wa goes to high... high school, he will come... to live at my home... no need to live at school..." Su Da Lin expressed his intention.

Lin Qing He smiled: "It would be nice to let Da Wa live in the school."

"Fourth... Sister-in-law, don't... treat us... like outsider. Let Da Wa go... to live at my home... It's better." Su Da Lin seriously stated.

His two sons were raised in his fourth brother-in-law’s house. He could see how well they were raised. Not a single suffering. Maybe he and Xiao Mei can't raise them this well if it were them.

Although he had brought a lot of things, the children still got to eat. What's more, they also owe a debt of gratitude.

Actually, Lin Qing He had that plan, but she didn't mention it. Now that Su Da Lin brought it by himself, she could see that he was sincere. So Lin Qing He smiled and said, "OK. If this kid is disobedient in the future, you and my sister-in-law don't have to be polite with him."

"Da Wa is... very good." Su Da Lin grinned and nodded.

He really felt that Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa were really well taught. If his sons can be the same in the future, then he will be satisfied.

And for now, his eldest son Su Cheng was growing in that direction.

When Father Zhou and Mother Zhou got to know about Da Wa was going to live with his uncle and aunt during high school, they both approved.

The two of them had this intention long ago, but they felt embarrassed to mention it. After all, they didn't know what Su Da Lin's thoughts were.

Now that he broached on it, it couldn't be any better.

Zhou Qing Bai had no opinions on these things. He felt that his son could adapt to wherever he lived.

Da Wa was on vacation. He began to devote himself to studying. Except for being called out by his father to go out for a morning jog and run around the village in the morning, the rest of the time was basically studying. Lin Qing He also guided him.

When school starts next year, she intended to send Da Wa to the second semester of second year. Meaning, Da Wa will skip grades. The learning pressure of this era was really lax.

Compared with him, Er Wa and San Wa didn't have much stress. But because the snow was really heavy, they can't go out either.

This year's weather was really terrible.

In the middle of December, a piece of bad news erupted. An old man in the village was frozen to death in the middle of the night.

This old man was an old bachelor. He hadn't gotten a wife in his whole life, because of his bad character. No one would help him at all.

The most important thing was that at his age during this weather. He had experienced this weather before and he actually didn't prepare more firewood. His body wasn't the best, so he really froze to death.

Everyone knew what he was like when he was alive. But now he died, the deceased was held more priority. Without any words, the younger people in the clan took care of the funeral matters in the name of the humanitarian spirit. With this kind of weather, it can't be helped that it was rushed.

In addition to this one, there were problems for a few other households. Because of the heavy snow, the house, which was old and not repaired, simply crushed down. Fortunately, people woke up in time and ran fast. They didn't get squashed. If not, another terrible event was going to happen.

The next day Zhou Qing Bai and his brothers checked their roofs, including their parents' side. After checking them all carefully and fount there was no problem, they were relieved.

However, it was extremely cold. Many people probably didn't have enough firewood. They were really pleading everywhere when borrowing from neighbors.

In such weather, who would be willing to lend out their firewood? If cold, go up the mountain to find it yourself!

Which family didn't keep it for their own family? It was impossible to borrow some firewood.

The pork was distributed in the village on the 20th of December. On the twenty-fifth day of December, Zhou Xi came over to announce the good news. Her sister-in-law gave birth last night and it was a chubby nephew.

Chapter 205: Father Zhou got sick

Cai Ba Mei married in at the beginning of this year and gave Zhou Dong a son at the end of this year. Have to say, it was quite a capability.

The first child was a son. No matter if the future kids were a girl or a boy, she didn’t have to worry about it.

Lin Qing He had visited Cai Ba Mei. She brought over half a catty of brown sugar.

Since she was married within her own village, Mrs. Cai came to serve her during the post-natal confinement. Even though Zhou Xi was available and hardworking, she didn't have the knowledge to look after her.

Now that it was the off-peak season and this year's weather was especially cold, Mrs. Cai had to help. If not, what if there an accident happens?

When Lin Qing He came over, Mrs. Cai was there.

Seeing that she brought half a catty of brown sugar over, she jotted down in her heart and said, "Teacher Lin, why bring so much brown sugar? Leave it for Da Wa and his brothers. I had prepared it for Ba Mei a long time ago."

"You are you. I'm giving it to Zhou Dong's wife." Lin Qing He replied with a smile.

Mrs. Cai knew that she had a good relationship with Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi, so she didn't say anything and accepted with a smile.

Cai Ba Mei was sleeping at the moment. Lin Qing He had a short conversation with Mrs. Cai before returning home.

"Teacher Lin is really thoughtful." Mrs. Cai remarked.

"Auntie has always been very good to us." Zhou Xi nodded.

Many things were taught to her by Auntie. Like protecting herself, caring for herself, keeping hygiene and sanitary standards, and handling menstrual affairs for the first time. These were all taught by Lin Qing He.

Occasionally when she went there, Auntie would also grab a handful of red dates for her to eat. She urged her to eat more red dates to replenish blood, which was good for her body.

Even though she didn’t understand, Auntie also taught her some soups. After that, she frequently made it for her sister-in-law. Probably due to a wonderful diet during her pregnancy, her nephew was born with thick and plentiful of hairs.

He was more than six jins.

Lin Qing He didn't intervene in these matters too much. With the experienced Mrs. Cai, there won't be any chaos.

Still, Cai Ba Mei was great at picking the time.

During the period for meat distribution, she gave birth. Wasn't this perfect timing? Meat was indispensable during the post-natal confinement. The baby’s rations will be sufficient and her physique will improve. It won't be easy to catch a cold or something.

The past two days, Lin Qing He had been making braised porks.

Braised pork head meat. That is so scrumptious.

The cooked braised pork made the whole family feel satisfied. Lin Qing He mentioned to Zhou Qing Bai in the evening: "If things don't work out in the future, I will open a braised pork shop. What do you think?"

In her previous life, her culinary was above average. After coming here, her main task was to make good food and didn't need to focus on anything else.

So, her culinary got better day by day.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled and put his wife in his embrace: "If open, it should be me doing it. You can collect the money in the store."

Lin Qing He imagined the future with him.

As for Zhou Qing Bai's thoughts on what the future will be like. Before his wife told him, he would have never imagined that the current country would develop into what his wife described in just a few decades.

It was simply a fantasy.

After all, not everyone knows if they can fill their stomach.

For example, this year, if everyone didn't rush to grab the harvest quickly and got all the harvesting, drying, and ration paying completed before the autumn rain came down, then everyone won't have the mood for the New Year.

And not all production teams were as engaged as their production team.

When Zhou Qing Bai participated in the meeting with the leader and the others this year, he saw that the production teams of other communities were late to rush the harvest and the autumn rain came down so fast. How much grain wasn't collected?

What did incompleted harvest mean? It meant that all the hard work had been done in vain. It also meant that in such cold weather this year, many people will probably be not able to eat.

In fact, a lot news from outside these days was about that some elderly people getting frozen. Not having enough food was one of the biggest reasons. If it weren't for that, it won't be so easy to get frozen to a dangerous level.

Compared with the present, the future he heard from his wife had Zhou Qing Bai feeling a surge of emotion. It'll be great if the country really become so strong.

In the middle of the night, Mother Zhou rushed over to bang the door.

It turned out that Father Zhou had a fever.

It was fine at first, but somehow he suddenly got a fever.

The old man was sixty-five after the New Year this year. His body had always been pretty good, especially since Lin Qing He knew that it was going to be very cold this year and provide supplements for his body. Unexpectedly, Father Zhou still caught a fever.

Fortunately, Lin Qing He was always prepared. She had stored fever medicine in her space.

"These were all bought back from the black market at high prices for an emergency. Never thought it'll be of use. Quickly give it to Father." Lin Qing He stuffed it to Zhou Qing Bai.

Of course, Zhou Qing Bai knew that this medicine was from the future. Eldest Brother and others had yet to see what the medicine looked like when Zhou Qing Bai swiftly fed it to Father Zhou.

He alone only needed to know about his wife's matter. The others didn't need to know.

That box of medicines Line Qing He bought, in the beginning, was totaled up to half of her savings. So naturally, it was all genuine and the best medicines.

Father Zhou took the medicine and had a warm compress applied to him until it was a little past one., The fever subsided then.

Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to feed it again. With this, she can relax.

"This time, it's all thanks to Fourth's wife. The four of us can split the medicine cost equally." Eldest Brother said with a sigh of relief.

Second Brother and Third Brother also nodded their heads. Had to split evenly.

"Father lives here. I hope that three brothers can give more care. As for the medicine money, there is no need." Lin Qing He said.

"How can that do?" Second Brother responded.

"It should be given." Third Brother also expressed.

"It's pretty late. Everyone go back and rest." Lin Qing He just shook her head and said.

The next morning, she cooked lotus seed rib congee.

The ribs were from the meat distribution. The lotus seeds were purchased. The cooked porridge was very revitalizing and suitable for Father Zhou to have.

It was delivered by Zhou Qing Bai.

The boys heard that their grandfather was sick and joined their father.

Despite the severity of the sickness and the scare, Father Zhou had to admit he can feel the care of his sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren.

Wasn’t this what people desire most when they live to this age? Even if one was physically unwell, they also hope to not get disdained.

With this event, this old man was very satisfied.

After drinking the pork ribs and lotus seed congee delivered by his youngest son, Father Zhou was still not very energetic, but he did recover a little bit. After a few days of care, he will be able to return to the original form.

Chapter 206: '74s New Year Eve Dinner

Father Zhou's situation had stabilized, and everyone in the old Zhou family can let out a sigh of relief.

Father Zhou's illness arrived so abruptly and fiercely. It had Mother Zhou feeling terrified. It wasn't just her. Eldest Brother and the others were also very anxious.

Last night, Father Zhou even started to mumble nonsense and wanted to give his last words.

Fortunately, Fourth's wife had prepared medicine. After taking it, he was forced back to life.

How can old Zhou family not breathe a sigh of relief after this?

Due to Lin Qing He's current achievement, her position in old Zhou family was truly unshakable as long as she didn't do anything overboard.

Eldest Sister-in-law and others can't throw their weight in front of her.

Of course, they won't throw their weight around because they were also relieved.

During Father Zhou’s recuperation, it was needless to say how good the food was. Extremely. On top of that, with the old man’s normally sturdy body, he was able to come for a stroll in just two days after bundling up.

At this time, it was already getting close to the end of the year.

Even though Father Zhou had recovered a lot in the past two days, he appeared to lose weight. After all, he was getting older. Withstanding this, took a lot out of him.

The leader personally came to show his care. He ruefully said: "Old Brother, don't push too hard like this in the future. Qing Bai and his brothers are all capable. They won't let you and my sister-in-law have nothing to eat."

"If this year's grain isn't harvested, don't think about celebrating New Year. It is tiring." Father Zhou replied.

He himself felt that his illness was linked to this year's autumn harvest. It can't be helped. This year's weather was bad, so it really couldn't be delayed.

The leader admired his awareness.

"However, this illness had damaged the core. I'm afraid that I will not be able to do it again in the future even if I want to." Father Zhou continued.

He felt that he had to take good care of his body. He didn't want to over-exert himself. If he did, he'll most likely be finished in a few years.

The leader naturally agreed. After working hard for most of his life, he can relax and enjoy since encountered filial sons and daughters-in-law, right?

On the 29th, Zhou Qing Bai entered the city and brought a net bag of pears.

It went without saying, Father Zhou had a share of it. Half a net bag was brought over.

Father Zhou kept a few for himself. The rest was given to the rest of the grandchildren. It had the children elated too.

In a blink, it was New Year's Eve.

"Your father's intention is to have a whole family New Year dinner together." Mother Zhou came over and informed.

"Okay. Each family will take a few dishes and pool together." Lin Qing He said when she heard this.

Mother Zhou grinned. She went over to notify the other daughters-in-law. As long as Fourth's wife agreed, there was no problem with the other three.

Both Little Su Cheng and Little Su Xun had been taken back to the city by their father to celebrate the New Year. Because of this year's severe cold, it was said that the city won't officially go to work until the fifteenth of January. This was considered relatively long.

Lin Qing He prepared five dishes on her side- stir-fried pork with potatoes, stewed pork with starch noodles, stewed pork ribs in soy sauce, a plate of braised pork, and a pot of big bone radish soup.

Such dishes were naturally great.

The other three were very cooperative. They too had prepared a lot of dishes.

Because the headcount was too large, they had to split between two tables.

Since the family separation, there had been no such family get together. Due to Father Zhou getting seriously ill and making this wish, the sons and daughters-in-law were also happy to satisfy him.

Therefore, as soon as the family members huddled together, they began New Year's Eve dinner.

At the dinner table, there were talks about the harvest in the past few years and the progress of every household.

The old Zhou family was indeed getting better and better. The family with the best development happened to be Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He's, which the villagers hadn't had much expectation before.

It can be said that a black horse had emerged.

The other three weren't faring badly. Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's girls had grown up, especially Zhou Da Ni.

Once the off-peak season arrived next year, she will get married.

In fact, in-laws wanted the marriage after the new year, but Eldest Sister-in-law wanted to keep her eldest daughter a bit longer. So they'll talk about it when it's off-peak season next year.

Second Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law were also doing well. After all, Second Brother and Third sister-in-law Brother weren't lazy. As long as the man in the family can handle the responsibility, the woman in the family will take care of the house. How can life get worse?

They all made small savings.

Therefore, everyone ate till their heart content during the New Year's Eve dinner.

After eating, Lin Qing He chatted with her three sisters-in-law.

"San Ni, bring Liu Ni over to help your sister and the others with the dishwashing," instructed Second Sister-in-law.

Zhou San Ni agreed. However, Zhou Liu Ni didn't want to go, but she didn't dare to say in front of her mother. She came to the kitchen and said: "There are so many people, don't need me at all?"

"I saw you gobbled up a lot of meat, fish, and eggs. Now it comes to work, you want to hide?" Zhou San Ni hadn't spoken out. It was Third Sister-in-law's Zhou Wu Ni who snorted coldly.

"What are you talking about? Haven't you eaten too? I think you eat more than me!" responded Zhou Liu Ni at once.

"No need to argue. You ate the most." Eldest Sister-in-law's Zhou Si Ni directed at Zhou Liu Ni.

They all witnessed it just now. Although it was a rare chance to have such a good meal, it was still disgraceful to look like a starving ghost coming back to life.

Zhou Liu Ni became mad: "You guys are bullying me!"

After saying this, she ran out.

"Hmph, making another excuse to not work." Zhou Wu Ni said with a curled lips. Then she turned to Zhou San Ni: "Sister San Ni, why are you spoiling her? Acting like that, wouldn't it be hard to find a good husband in the future?"

Zhou San Ni shook her head: "I'm not spoiling her."

If she didn't do the chores at home, it will be left undone or wait until her mother comes back and do it herself.

So Zhou San Ni doesn't argue with her sister. If she was willing to do it, then do it. If she didn't, it didn't matter if she worked more. It wasn't tiring work anyway.

However, the young girls were much happier without the petty and scheming Zhou Liu Ni. They talked and laughed while working together.

Lin Qing He talked with Eldest Sister-in-law and the others for more than an hour. During the period, she sent Da Wa back to get the sweets and share it. It contributed to the festive air.

However, New Year's Eve dinners like this were limited to this year.

If they want to eat like this next year, her family won't participate.

It's just because she really couldn't stand Zhou Liu Ni, this niece's way of eating during dinner. And Second Sister-in-law didn't say a word. So she couldn't eat together with them.

But let's forget it this year. Treat it as fulfilling the wishes of the elderly.

When it was almost time, Lin Qing He took the children home first.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, he was still gathering with Eldest Brother and the others. It was rare to get together, so it was fine to stay longer.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't come back until after ten o'clock.

Although he didn't say much, Lin Qing He could still see from the man's face that he was in a good mood. He poured him a cup of warm honey water to drink and then sent him to sleep.

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai got on the Kang and held her.

Chapter 207: Won't get cold

Zhou Qing Bai was happy. The current days had this guy, who satisfied with what one has, content. His parents were well. Good sibling relationship. Gentle wife. Sensible and strong children.

For a man, was there anything more fulfilling than this?

Everything he had now was given by his wife. He was grateful to her and wanted to hug her.

It was rare for Lin Qing He to see this man to bluntly seek spoiling like this. She hugged his neck and smilingly said: "What's up? Learning from San Wa?"

Zhou Qing Bai looked into his wife's eyes. It was full of affection for him. The corners of his mouth raised slightly.

This man had always been very tough, but that was just on the outside. He liked the warmth of his home when he comes home.

Lin Qing He had never been stingy on these matters.

No matter how tired he was outside, she can always make him feel the warmth at home.

There was no need to claim the credit. For the family, he was busy working outside. She naturally had the responsibility to take good care of the home so he didn't need to worry.

The home was formed by him and her. There was no reason for him to bear it all by himself.

Lin Qing He was carried onto the Kang by him. The encounter became a kiss that lasted three minutes.

"It smells like alcohol."

As soon as the kiss was over, Lin Qing He coquettishly hammered him lightly and pouted.

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai huskily called her out.

This emittance of 'wife' contained the man's deep love for her. It also caused Lin Qing He's body to soften.

Naturally, the two of them had gentle loving.

In the middle of the night, the temperature dropped again.

This winter, it was extremely freezing even when it was New Year. Zhou Qing Bai went to check on his three sons. The Kang was still warm, so his mind was at ease.

He added a pair of worn-out trousers for Fei Ying outside. Fei Ying wagged his tail in response. Zhou Qing Bai went in and continued to sleep.

"It's really cold today." Lin Qing He woke up too and said.

"It was this cold once when I was young." Zhou Qing Bai hugged her and responded.

"I can tell Father and Mother love you the most, so they wouldn't let you get cold." Lin Qing He smiled lightly.

"They did dote me the most, however, the conditions at home weren't good. We all slept together in a huddle." Zhou Qing Bai said.

At that time, there was no such large cotton quilt. All were made of straw. How could straw keep warm? Fortunately, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were home-oriented. They made sure they can fill their stomach fifty-sixty percent full. So even when the winter was a bit tougher that year, they didn’t freeze.

The whole family was fine, but some other families weren't so lucky.

Generally speaking, as parents, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were great. That's why the brothers and sisters were so filial.

For example, Zhou Xiao Mei, the youngest daughter since First Sister and Second Sister's families weren't well off. That time when Su Da Lin came over to bring back Su Cheng brothers, he brought ten jins of white flour for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. On top of that was another red envelope of ten yuan.

They were all very filial.

"You brought over these two big quilts and mattresses in our family?" Zhou Qing Bai asked again.

"En." Lin Qing He smiled.

She guessed that this man had probably suspected before she confessed. He just didn't say it out loud.

Zhou Qing Bai indeed had suspicions but his imagination wasn't that good.

After all, these two big quilts were really rare. How can they be so easy to make?

And this mattress, it was also extra cozy and warm.

Zhou Xiao Mei had enquired with Lin Qing He about it last year.

Forget the quilt, but the family did lack a mattress. She found this woolen mattress quite excellent.

But the idea was dispersed by Lin Qing He. She said that she bought it on the black market and didn't know where it was sold from.

"I didn't have much money at the time, otherwise I would collect some bird's nest and fish gelatin." Lin Qing He felt regretful when she said it.

At that time, she was worried that the money would be all spent and her pockets would really be empty. Who knew she would come right away in her sleep.

And the buns that were ordered and weren't brought over...

It hurts to think about it.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled.

"Go to sleep. On these days, it's best to stay under the covers." Lin Qing He ushered.

Zhou Qing Bai slept with her.

The snow outside was indeed heavy. When they got up the next day, there was a thick layer of snow in the yard.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at the children. Da Wa and his brothers were still asleep. Then he came to old Zhou's home.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were fine, so he came back to cook porridge with a reassured mind.

However, Lin Qing He didn't need him. She got up and cooked the millet porridge and spare ribs with lotus seed congee herself. If Zhou Qing Bai returned later to make it, it would definitely be salty or bland.

With nothing to do, Zhou Qing Bai went out for a run.

It was too cold this year. There were worries that the piglets won't survive if brought back to raise. So they planned to wait for when it was warmer before bringing them back.

Even the hens were moved to the firewood shed. They'll get frozen in the chicken pen.

Because the weather was too cold, he didn't get Da Wa to join the run like normal.

After Lin Qing He's congee was cooked, Da Wa woke up. As for Er Wa and San Wa, they were still asleep on the kang like piglets.

"Brush your teeth and wash your face. Afterward, send this to your grandparents." Lin Qing He ordered him.

Da Wa said: "I will send it over first."

Lin Qing He placed it in the food box, and let him deliver it to his grandparents.

Father Zhou hadn't woken up yet. Mother Zhou was.

Da Wa asked, "Grandmother, how is Grandfather's body? It snowed so hard yesterday."

"He's fine. The quilt your mother gave us is warm. We won't get cold." Mother Zhou smiled.

"That's good." Da Wa nodded and gave her the food box. He urged her to have it while it was hot before going back.

Mother Zhou took it in and called her partner to get up. Father Zhou didn't stay in bed. He went to brush his teeth and wash his face once he was warmly dressed. Then he ate breakfast.

Things like lotus seeds were still very precious. After all, there was no pond here to raise lotus roots. They were all imported from outside.

However, things like this weren't expensive in Lin Qinghe's eyes.

She bought a lot of them and stored them away. When she wanted to eat it, just pay attention when cutting the lotus plumule. The whole family liked it, so why not buy it?

Zhou Xia was drooling at this so-called lotus seed and rib porridge. No matter how much he craved for it, he knew that his grandfather was sick and couldn't request for it.

"Grandmother, is this lotus seed porridge delicious?" Zhou Xia turned to his Grandmother.

Mother Zhou wasn't stingy. She scooped a spoonful for him. There were a few lotus seeds in it. Really fragrant.

Zhou Xia didn't have more after eating this spoonful. He was always envious of San Wa and his brothers. Whatever delicious was whatever made by Fourth Aunt.

"It's so cold today, why aren't you wearing more?" Mother Zhou asked him.

"No clothes. But I am more resistant to the cold." Zhou Xia replied.

Mother Zhou frowned and touched the clothes. It wasn't thick. She said: "Go back to the room and stay there. Don't go outside. If you catch a cold on this freezing weather, you'll have to get an injection."

The injection had an effect as Zhou Xia went back in obediently.

Chapter 208: Pheasant

"This Second's wife is a little too prudent, Xia Xia's clothes aren't warm. Why didn't she make a thick one." Mother Zhou turned to Father Zhou.

"It's much better than their father back then." Father Zhou didn't care.

The grandchildren had it much better now than their fathers' generation. At least they can still eat 70% to 80% full.

In the past, being able to eat half full was pretty good.

"It's much better than then." Mother Zhou agreed as it was the truth.

Father Zhou said: "Don't compare Xia Xia with Da Wa and his brothers. Let alone our village, some children in the city may not be able to live better than them."

This was the truth. From all the children Father Zhou had seen in his life, none can be like his grandchildren like Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa.

There were no words for this lifestyle.

It was said that the children in the city were blessed, but Father Zhou felt that no matter how blessed they were, they can't beat Da Wa and his brothers.

When Mother Zhou heard this, she didn't say anything.

She was slightly brainwashed by Fourth's wife. Now she thought about it, wasn't this the case.

Which children in the village weren't raised in such a hungry and cold manner. Certainly can't compare with Da Wa and his brothers.

As the source of envy for all children in the village, Da Wa and his brothers' life was pretty great

But as Da Wa said, one must bear the weight of the crown.

For example, right now. Da Wa started to study straight after eating breakfast. Even when it was the first day of the new year, studying continued as usual.

It was too cold this year. It was so cold that no one wanted to get together. They all stayed in their own homes.

As for Er Wa and San Wa, they were better off. Since they won't make it in time, Lin Qing He won't force them. They were quite free.

The two brothers didn't stay still. Seeing that it wasn't snowing outside, they ran out to play.

Zhou Qing Bai couldn't take it easy. He went out to see if he can hunt any pheasant or rabbit.

As soon Er Wa and San Wa heard this, they stopped playing and immediately followed their father out.

Hunting pheasants and hares in winter were one of their bigger joy.

Da Wa wanted to go too.

"Endure this year. Wait until the second year of junior high school, you can study normally without skipping grades." Lin Qing He comforted him.

Da Wa was very sensible. He was already eleven years old this year. He had grown very fast. He was already a little over one meter sixty. Just slightly shorter than Lin Qing He.

He looked a lot like Zhou Qing Bai, his father. Slightly mature looking, looking more like a thirteen or fourteen-year-old.

According to later generations' words, his development is quite rushed.

Truthfully, it wasn't.

Da Wa was the same type as his father, very attractive.

At seventeen or eighteen, he will look old, like he is in his twenties. But once he is over twenty-five years old, then his advantages will emerge. Very appealing to the eyes and becomes more handsome.

For example, she always gets put under a spell by Zhou Qing Bai.

Handsome and tall. In the whole village, no one can match her edge-cutting man.

Even Chen Shan, the scumbag, can't even touch her Qing Bai's shoes.

Speaking of Chen Shan, this guy finally knew to keep a distance from her. When he first joined the school, he frequently used the excuse of seeking study guidance.

She didn't give him any attention at all. Now that her son entered junior high school, what do you know, he knew to keep a distance?

Otherwise, his feeble body definitely won't be able to withstand her Qing Bai's fist.

But had to admit, Chen Shan was indeed a smooth talker and his knowledge was also quite broad. He had sniffed out that it was very likely for the college entrance examination to resume, so he had been reading and studying in private.

If she had guessed it right, Chen Shan hadn't leaked a word to other people within the educated youth group.

This guy knew how to scheme. No wonder that after the college entrance examination resumed, he was in the first batch to pass the exam. Out of so many places in the area, he was the only one to pass the exam.

Was this not cool?

However, it's not happening this time. Both she and her son will pass. Chen Shan won't be the sole one anymore

Lin Qing He got Da Wa to continue his studies. Then she made a pot of sesame peanut soup for Da Wa to eat with red bean rolls.

Of course, she didn't forget to get Da Wa to send a portion to his grandparents. Treat it as an exercise.

"I just saw the boys (Er Wa and San Wa) and their father went out to catch pheasants. Why didn't you go?" Mother Zhou asked him.

"I still have some homework to do." Da Wa said.

"Don't need to exhaust yourself. If you can't pass the second year entrance exam, it's fine to continue to the first year." Mother Zhou said.

"Huh? Da Wa is going to the second year? Didn't you only enter first year?" Eldest Sister-in-law just came over and exclaimed in a surprise.

"I plan to skip a grade this year and jump up to the second year." Da Wa just said.

"This... can you keep up?" Eldest Sister Zhou couldn't help but utter.

"My mother is giving me supplement lessons. It should be possible." Da Wa responded.

His mother focused on the key area, so even though there are a lot of modules in junior high school, it wasn't really tiring to learn. After all, there was nothing to pass the time apart from studying.

Not staying any longer, Da Wa went back.

Eldest Sister-in-law had an envious expression: "If Yang Yang can be like Da Wa, I will be satisfied."

Her eldest son Yang Yang was eight years old this year. Just one year younger than Er Wa. However, she planned for him to start school this year. She and Eldest Brother didn't understand, so they cannot teach him at home like Lin Qing He.

If too small, he won't understand when he gets sent over. So they plan to send him this year.

After all, seven-year-old San Wa will be in the next semester of first grade this year. Her son can't lag too far behind.

Speaking of which, Eldest Sister-in-law really envied Lin Qing He, this sister-in-law.

There was no harmony before, but now she blended in, the few of them can't catch up with her.

Mother Zhou didn't put Eldest Sister-in-law down by saying old Zhou family didn't have the gene. Da Wa's studying skills were brought by their mother, so it's better to let Yang Yang work hard.

Such rare creatures like college students, the more the better.

On the same day, Zhou Qing Bai returned with Er Wa and San Wa with two pheasants in tow.

Lin Qing He was pleasantly surprised: "Why are there two?"

"One was discovered by Father, and the other was discovered by me!" San Wa said immediately.

The little guy was quite ecstatic. Two pheasants, gonna be a big feast!

"Good job." Lin Qing He exclaimed and then asked Zhou Qing Bai to clean it up.

Out of the two pheasants, they'll have one. The other will be reserved for the sons-in-law's visit on the second day of the New Year tomorrow. It counted as a big dish.

On the third day, Second Sister and Second Brother-in-law, as well as Eldest Sister and Eldest Brother-in-law came over.

They originally wanted to bring the children with them this year. However, it was too cold and there weren't enough warm clothes. That's why only the adults came and none of the children.

So this pheasant was chopped and braised with soaked fungus. A large pot of vegetables was fried. One plate was left at home. The rest was instructed by Lin Qing He to Zhou Qing Bai to bring it to old Zhou House. She also had Zhou Qing Bai join them.

Chapter 209: A wild boar

The meal was eaten at old Zhou's house. After the meal, the two sisters came over and sat around.

Lin Qing He welcomed them. After all, the two of them weren't some high-ranking relatives and were still very peaceful. So it was okay to have these two relatives in the house.

Both First Sister and Second Sister knew Fourth's wife had really changed for the better. Naturally, they were willing to mingle with them.

Before Lin Qing He came over, they hadn't taken a single step here. Of course, the original owner wouldn't care if they did.

In the mind of the original owner, it would be better to remove the relationship with these two paupers earlier.

Eldest Sister and Second Sister took their own man back once it was two o'clock in the afternoon. The two families walked on the same road, so the two sisters had a chat.

"Fourth's wife is getting more and more sensible now." Eldest Sister remarked with great satisfaction.

"In the past, Qing Bai wasn't at home. A woman on her own with three children, wasn't easy especially since she was still young at that time," said Second Sister.

She pinpointed this as the cause.

Eldest Brother thought so too.

For a woman, the rest wasn't important. Just can't go without a man in the family.

The men in the family are just like the pillars, how can they do without pillars?

Eldest Sister and Second Sister both had very traditional minds. But because of this mind, they both lived very contentedly.

Although the parents-in-law were partial to the first branch on Second Sister's side, the couple had have moved out now. No matter what happens in the future, it won't affect them.

So the heart was at ease.

"Eldest sister, I'm afraid it will take a while to pay back the money I owe you." Second Sister told Eldest Sister.

"Live your life well first before we talk about it." Eldest Sister didn't mind much.

The conditions at her home weren't great, but she wasn't in a hurry to spend money.

The two sisters talked all the way until the point of splitting away. Only then they took their man home.

Lin Qing He didn't know about the sisters' conversation revolving around her. She was in the middle of steaming red beans.

She was planning to make some red bean mantou.

The red beans were boiled until the water is gone. Use a spoon to pound these cooked red beans into red bean paste. Then add the appropriate amount of sugar and stir well.

Afterward, scoop it out, put it on the rolled dough, wrap it up, and put it in the pot. The steamed out mantou will come out with red bean paste filling.

It was just slightly sweet. Still, Zhou Qing Bai can eat seven of this mantou in one meal.

The boys especially liked them.

Not to mention Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Each can eat a few with the soup made with crushed sesame and peanuts.

Seeing how freezing this year's winter was, they didn't go to the city to play. Wait until it's almost spring and see. It was better to take a photo once a year as a memory keepsake.

Zhou Qing Bai and his two younger sons had nothing to do and went hunting pheasants and hares every day. Lin Qing He cooked up wonderful food at home when idle.

Speaking of which, the busiest was Da Wa. He memorized texts, solved math problems, and wrote essays.

On the seventh day of the first month, Lin Qing He gave him a day off.

"Your father and your uncle are going to a place farther away to hunt pheasants. Want ti go with them?" Lin Qing He asked.

Da Wa was really excited, so he looked at his father.

Zhou Qing Bai had no objection, but stated: "Don't hold us back."

"I definitely won't!" Da Wa immediately vowed.

Because the place they were going was so far away, Er Wa and San Wa couldn’t join. It was no problem for Da Wa. This kid was still developing, comparable to an average 14-year-old. He was already one meter sixty.

Last year, he sprouted ten centimeters. During this winter, she got to make two new sets for him. Last year's ones can't be worn.

What's more, his physical fitness was great. If it weren't for the extreme cold, he would go for a run with his father.

Once Third Brother Lin came over, they set off together. Each carried a hatchet for emergency situations.

After all, in winter, it wasn't strange for large wild animals to come out for food.

Of course, Zhou Qing Bai didn't need it. He was quite capable, can handle with his bare hands. A wolf might not be his opponent.

Third Brother Lin and Da Wa had one each, There was also mantou. They didn't need to come back to eat at noon. Just having mantou outside.

It was just one meal, so don't worry about it. A hearty meal will be made when they come back tonight.

It was getting dark, nearly reaching the evening when Zhou Qing Bai, Da Wa, and Third Brother Lin dragged a giant creature back.

Yes, a giant creature!

"Wild boar!" Lin Qing He's eyes bulged out as she uttered in surprise.

This giant creature that was dragged back on a wooden board was truly a wild boar with fangs!

Today they went hunting pheasants, but unexpectedly, such a big wild boar was brought back!

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou came over. Obviously, they were surprised to see such a big wild boar.

"Are Qing Bai and Da Wa okay?" Mother Zhou hurriedly asked.

"They're fine. Father, Mother, don't worry." Lin Qing He comforted.

Third Brother Lin was fine too.

Speaking of this wild boar, there was a certain element of luck. It was Zhou Qing Bai, who dealt the greatest damage. He struck this thick-skinned wild boar twice and force the wild boar to charge toward him. What ability did Zhou Qing Bai?

He deliberately chopped at it. It just happened that it slammed into the boulder when Zhou Qing Bai dodged. Then another two strikes were added and the wild boar was dead.

Although the process described by Da Wa sounded simple, it was obviously thrilling on the spot.

At this time, the three of them were all eating. They had ribs noodles. Also a bowl of scrambled eggs as an accompaniment.

Including Zhou Qingbai, they were all-devouring. Even a brawny man like Zhou Qing Bai was drained after dragging such a wild boar back from such a far place. Especially when they only ate two mantou at noon. They weren't filling at all.

After seeing all three of them were in perfect condition, Mother Zhou was relieved.

Villagers standing outside the door wanted to get some benefit and couldn't endure anymore: "Teacher Lin, this wild boar is such a big one. How about dividing it?"

Before Lin Qing He opened her mouth, Mother Zhou spouted: "You can dream on. My family's Qing Bai and the others used their life to get it. You want to get it by opening your mouth. Why don't you fly to heaven?"

"Our family can't finish this meat. However, Da Wa will enter high school this year. Our family normally got large expenses. There's not much money left. This wild boar came at the right time." Lin Qing He said.

Everyone understood at once. This was for sale?

"Isn't Da Wa in the First Year of junior high school? Why is he going to high school?" someone asked.

"Planning to skip a grade this year and directly enter the Second Year. Isn't there a high school entrance exam in the second semester?" Lin Qinghe said.

Everyone was in an uproar.

"This boar meat count as a normal exchange. It's not selling. The family got no choice, they got to provide for the children's education. If anyone wants to report my fourth boy selling, then you can try. My ancestors were more than a dozen generations of poor peasants. We just want to produce a college student to serve the country!" Father Zhou stated.

Chapter 210: My heart aches

"Brother Zhou don't be like this. If the villagers dare to do that shameful thing, we will testify for you!" The leader immediately stepped up.

Others, who had good relations with the old Zhou family, expressed their stance.

For now, no one was willing to offend the old Zhou family. A figure like Zhou Qing Bai had connections in the security bureau.

Which of the several production teams didn't look for him for help when they need pesticides and fertilizers?

Also Lin Qing He. She was now a teacher at the community's junior high school. There was a chance that the students under her teaching will get admitted to the university. How many students had she taught? How many connections will she have?

Of course, the most important thing was Da Wa, this young teen

He just entered the First Year of junior high school and already plan to skip to the second year to prepare to enter high school. What kind of genius was this?

In the old society from the past, he might possibly become a provincial exam graduate (Juren)!

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the old Zhou family will climb up.

Moreover, the old Zhou family had always been very friendly in the village. When anyone ever needed help, they would lend a hand.

So even if some people have some thoughts in their hearts, they won't dare to say anything now, when they saw the village's stance.

The pig killers in the village were fetched to come and slaughter it.

The villagers' allocated pork at the end of last year was basically finished during this Chinese New Year. If this year's wild boar wasn't bought, they will have to wait until this year's slack season.

So many people came over and bought a lot back.

Zhou Dong also brought Cai Ba Mei along with him to buy some. This wild boar was very nourishing. Perfect chance to buy some back to stew for his wife for breastfeeding.

It sold by jin. Since it was his own fellow villagers, Zhou Qing Bai gave more than standard as he had good interpersonal skills. Not too much, just 50-100g extra. It depended on the friendship.

If they had a good friendship, he can give it to 50-100g. If it's so-so, only 25g more was cut out.

This was how trades work in the village. Can't be helped, they lived in the same area.

When Zhou Dong came over, Lin Qing He gave him two trotters and told him to take them back and stew them until soft to help his wife on producing milk. Zhou Dong was grateful.

Mrs. Cai was standing beside her. She grinned when she witness this and said, "Qing Bai's wife, come over often and sit around."

"Then I won't be polite with Aunt." Lin Qing He replied with a smile.

Others came over to buy. Even Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother. Charged them like usual, but the cut of meat was a lot larger.

In general, this wild boar was a hot sale. Everyone who bought the boar meat was satisfied.

This big wild boar weighed nearly four hundred jins. Zhou Qing Bai sold it according to the class of meat- first, second and third. The total earning was more than 270 yuan.

Third Brother Lin was paid fifty yuan as well as a large piece of fatty meat, which about four jins.

"No need. Brother-in-law, this is too much." Third Brother Lin blushed in shame.

To be honest, when he saw this big wild boar, he was shocked still. It was Da Wa who pulled him to run.

This wild boar was basically hunted down by his brother-in-law alone. Otherwise, with his small body, he would have been sent flying to the west by one charge. What wild boar hunting?

It was only when the wild boar was transported home, he contributed some strength.

"Take it." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He took the money and stuffed it into Third Brother Lin's hand: "Your brother-in-law told you to take it, so take it. It's so late now. If you don't head back, your wife and children will probably worry."

"Sister, this is too much." Third Brother Lin quickly said.

"It was you who came to find your brother-in-law to go hunting. If you didn't, he won't be able to encounter this wild boar. Enough now, hurry back." Lin Qing He ushered.

Third Brother Lin was very embarrassed. Still, he took the meat back.

As expected, Third Sister-in-law Lin was worried. It was so late, and her own man hadn't returned yet. It can't be that something had happened?

Third Sister-in-law Lin couldn't imagine what kind of life it'll be if her own man met with an accident.

She waited at the door. No matter how cold it was, she wasn't afraid. After waiting a little over an hour, she finally waited for her man's return.

Third Sister-in-law Lin wanted to cry when she saw Third Brother Lin.

But before she had the chance to cry, she noticed the meat in his hands and froze. "Why is there such a big piece of meat?"

Third Brother Lin led her inside and drank hot water to warm his body. Only then, he recounted today's thrilling experience.

They didn't catch any pheasant or hare. Instead, they met a big wild boar that came out looking for food.

This had scared Third Sister-in-law Lin silly. One wild boar can toy witha few adult men.

"I was shocked silly at the time. Da Wa pulled me up the tree. My brother-in-law handled it by himself. My brother-in-law gave me fifty yuan for the effort I put in on the way back." He took out the money and said embarrassedly.

"I don't know what luck you've got to encounter such sister and brother-in-law." Third Sister-in-law Lin stared at the money. There was also such a big piece of meat. Her heart was also full of gratitude. Looking at her foolish man, she remarked.

Third Brother Lin grinned and gave her the money: "You keep the money. We should send our eldest daughter to school next year."

"Okay." Third Sister-in-law Lin opened her mouth with intent to object but nodded in the end due to the importance Third Sister had attached to education.

As for Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He. Even though it was a fright this time, it was still a huge income.

After giving Third Brother Lin fifty yuan, there were still two hundred yuans and so yuans left.

They had also set aside a lot of meat for themselves to eat.

Er Wa and San Wa were pestering their eldest brother to tell them about their father's brave act for the fifth time and how he single-handedly knocked down this 400-jin wild boar.

Lin Qing He was already stripping Zhou Qing Bai's clothes in their room.

She didn't believe that this man was left unharmed by such a big wild boar. As expected, she found bruisings on his thigh.

"Next time I find out you that you dare to use your life for such a small amount of money, I won't be done with you!" Lin Qing He turned around and grabbed the medicinal liquor for bruises. She glared at Zhou Qing Bai as she huffed.

"It's just a small injury." Zhou Qing Bai paid it no heed.

When he was in the army, he was injured more severely than this. This time he was extra cautious, so there was no substantial damage. This one was due to accidentally bumping into the boulder.

Lin Qing He said, "You're not taking this seriously?"

Zhou Qing Bai observed her: "I will pay attention next time."

Lin Qing He felt helpless. She understood his meaning. It was impossible for him to give up a big wild boar that was delivered to the door.

"Our family has a huge saving of more than five thousand yuan. No need to do this. You being like this, makes my heart ache." Lin Qing He said while rubbing the medicinal wine on him.

This man had always regarded himself as an iron man. Didn't he know that he was also made of flesh and blood?

Zhou Qing Bai softly gazed at his wife who had her head lowered as she rubbed medicinal wine to him.

Chapter 211: Beating

Lin Qing He looked up after rubbing the medicinal wine and saw this man watching her. She paused and said, "What are you looking at?"

"I'll pay attention next time." Zhou Qing Bai vowed.

Lin Qing He snorted and laughed: "You don't have to pay attention. If you met with a mishap, then don't hope for me to stay as a widow for you. I will take your sons and remarry. Then let your sons call another man their fathers. "

Zhou Qing Bai's face turned black.

Lin Qing He didn't bother with him, turned around, and headed out.

Zhou Qing Bai felt powerless. His wife really dared to say anything. She could actually say the word 'remarry' in front of him.

But when Zhou Qing Bai imagine that kind of picture of her becoming another's woman and his sons were another's, he couldn't accept it.

So, he really had to take good care of himself.

Lin Qing He came out to check Da Wa's body. Da Wa assured, "Mother, you really don't have to worry. Neither my uncle nor I got involved. It was my father who beat the wild boar down."

Up to now, Da Wa was still a little excited when speaking about this.

His father was really strong. He was very envious of his skill. He wanted to learn from his father!

Lin Qing He didn't know about it yet. Da Wa privately sought his father and brought it up. Zhou Qing Bai had no objection. Learn if he wants to.

Ever since this wild boar incident, Da Wa began to learn martial arts with his father.

With this training, Da Wa's appetite became larger than his father.

Lin Qing He felt that if her family didn't have some kind of shady income, she really can't have such a son. What's more, there were two more...

Wild boar pork was eaten up to the end of January. It should have been warmer at the end of January, but it was still cold this year. Until now, the temperature hadn't risen.

Guess this will affect the spring ploughing.

Lin Qing He took a morning off that day and then came to the city to get rid of the scraps she had accumulated.

After accumulating for half a month, it was the fifteenth of January, the day she and Zhou Qing Bai brought the children to the city to take photos and have fun as well as selling a batch. This batch was the most recent batch bought from Sister Mei.

This year was '75. Although it was still a bit strict, the atmosphere was much better than the earlier few years.

Regardless of whether it was her or Sister Mei, they were all veterans in this area. There had never been a slip-up.

Sister Mei exchanged money from her, while she can make a lot of money from selling a jin.

This time, there was a net profit of nearly thirty yuan.

It was like this for half a month. Goes to shows how great the demand for meat was in the market now.

Lin Qing He took two baskets from the space and came to the black market to buy eggs. The demand for eggs at home was astounding. Extremely high. She had to buy some back every time she came over.

As for the rest, there wasn't much to buy. They were all in stock at home. Lin Qing He bought some school supplies and went home.

Seventh or eighth days into January, it started to warm up on this day. However, within two days of warming, another swoop of cold weather came, and it fell back again.

"What to do?" Some old people in the village began to worry. It was still this cold now. This year's farming will be affected.

It wasn't until mid-February that the weather finally warmed up. Everyone was dispatched then.

This year's spring plowing was ten days slower than the previous year. Still, not a moment can be delayed anymore, or else they can just gnaw on barks this year.

This year, Da Wa entered Second Year. When the school started, he had gone to the principal's office to let the second year's teachers give questions. Then he passed the exam.

Each subject was over ninety points, so naturally, there will be no problems.

Still, the teachers were very surprised. Naturally, they asked Lin Qing He how she taught him. How could he become so smart?

Lin Qing He expressed that the kid who worked hard and wanted to help shoulder the burden of the family.

Although it didn't cost much to study at this time, a semester cost about ten yuan, which was a lot of money for farmers.

Da Wa skipped the second semester of First Year and the first semester of Second year, which meant he saved 20 yuan.

Twenty yuans was enough for him to drink milk for a period of time.

The milkman had resumed delivering milk. Two bottles of milk a day were a must for Da Wa.

The teachers in the school all received a salary. They originally thought Da Wa would be at least fourteen years old, not eleven.

The female teachers were very surprised.

"Teacher Lin, how do you feed him?" Teacher Xu asked.

Lin Qing He laughed it off: "There's no special feeding. Just three meals a day. Besides that, I ordered two bottles of milk for him in the morning."

"Afraid that's not cheap?" Another teacher said.

"It's not. But a child only gets those few years to grow taller. It's the golden time, he got to be nourished. I hope he can grow as tall as his father in the future." Lin Qing He replied.

Needless to say, Zhou Qing Bai's height was quite tall.

The few teachers were married and had children. After hearing her words, they all had their own thoughts.

Lin Qing He didn't say much. Everyone had their own way of raising children. What's more, she and they were not from the same generation. Her educational philosophy was from later generations, so they can't learn from her.

After all, in her opinion, spending ten dollars a month to buy fresh, natural, and pollution-free milk for the children was really good value.

But the ten yuan at this time was really a lot. A family of three in the city can use that for a month if they were frugal.

The eleven-year-old Da Wa's height was comparable to the fourteen-year-olds. It was really no problem for Da Wa to enter the Second Year. Da Wa was can really adapt. He soon gained a foothold in the class.

He also started to study Second Year's knowledge seriously, because there was no need to skip grades in the future. It was fine to study according to the class rank step by step.

However, Lin Qing He still paid attention to him and always quizzed him.

These were normal homework for Da Wa. Now he can gather a lot of pig grass for the pig farm after class.

Because of his attendance, San Wa stopped gathering pig grass. Once school was over, the schoolbag was tossed aside and directly went out to play.

Both little Su Cheng and little Su Xun were also sent back. Little Su Xun was always with Mother Zhou, while little Su Cheng was San Wa's tail.

As soon as San Wa was home from school, he will playing around with his third brother.

The days were peaceful when Second Sister abruptly came back to her maternal home. Her face had a tear, what's more, a claw mark!

"What happened?" Mother Zhou questioned with a black face.

"Mother, you gather up my brothers. We're going to old Huang's family to settle the account!" declared Second Sister.

Her husband’s family was old Huang’s family. Her injury was caused by her eldest sister-in-law and her mother-in-law ganging up on her. And her eldest sister-in-law's maternal sister-in-law too.

At this moment, there was no time. All the guys hadn't come back from the field. But it didn't matter, the Zhou Qing Bai and his brothers were soon fetched by Zhou Da Ni.

Mother Zhou also went to call a few women who knew how to handle wretched people. Then they charged off to the old Huang's house!

Chapter 212: Fight

Lin Qing He didn't know about it. She heard about it from little Su Cheng's story after getting off work.

"Second Aunt was beaten. Grandma took uncles and the others to fight back!" Little Su Cheng explained.

"Where are your third brother and the others?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Third Brother followed them. I stay at home to watch the house." Little Su Cheng replied.

Don't judge according to Su Da Lin's gentlemanly behavior, little Su Cheng grew up in the countryside. He often fought with other children, especially since he mingled with his third brother.

So when he heard that his grandma and the others were going over to fight, it wasn't shocking at all for him. He wasn't afraid either.

Lin Qing He wanted to laugh when she saw him like this. She rubbed his little head and said, "It's wrong to fight, but if someone else hits you, then you can fight back. You don't have to endure it."

"I know. No one dared to hit me." Little Su Cheng proudly stated.

He had so many elder brothers. Last time there was someone who was older than him. He couldn't beat him. When he came back, he quietly told his third brother. His third brother went to get him back for him without saying a word.

Of course Lin Qing He was clueless about these things. Even if she knew, she won't say anything.

There might be something wrong with her way of education, but boys really had to be roughly raised when they are young, especially in the countryside. When boys, who have never fought with others, grow up, their childhood will inevitably felt a little imperfect.

Of course one had to know when enough was enough.

Lin Qing He inquired with Mrs. Cai. Mrs. Cai knew about it, she told her that Mother Zhou had called a few women in the village.

Lin Qing He knew in her mind that they were all very fierce women in the village.

So she took some leftovers that she got from Sister Mei yesterday and stewed it with starch noodles. Mother Zhou had gathered four people, so she divided it into four big bowls. All of them were big portions.

Zhou Qing Bai and the others didn't come back until around seven o'clock. After they came back, Lin Qing He had already prepared the food. It went without saying, she had to help entertain them (like a guest).

They stayed for a meal. Afterward, each was gifted this bowl of stewed noodles with meat. It made the few who were called to help delighted.

This kind of thing was very common in the countryside- calling the village's fierce ones to seek justice for their married daughter. It was enough to have them stay for a meal. It was rare to see one like Lin Qing He, preparing food for them to bring back.

They all said that they would wash the bowl and send it over later. And if anyone dared to bully the married-off daughters of the village, they can also call for them.

Once everything was mostly over, Lin Qing He finally had the time to ask Mother Zhou what was going on.

Mother Zhou spat out in disgust: "This old Huang Family really treat my old Zhou Family non-existent. Just those three melons and two dates, they withered as soon as we went over!"

She understood her second daughter's temper. To be able to force her to come back to her maternal family to file a complaint, how can they show any politeness?

Simply called for reinforcement as well as her daughter's brother and directly charge over for the kill.

Once they arrived, Huang Family's old pious woman and eldest daughter-in-law pinned down on the ground by accompanying fellow old women and received a beating. Huang Family's men didn't even dare to move!

Just cleaning up old Huang Family wasn't enough. They also charged to the Huang Family’s eldest daughter-in-law’s maternal family. They were from the same village, so it was very convenient. They went over and slapped that sister-in-law who had participated in beating Second Sister.

Naturally, that maternal family won't stand for it. They also had many brothers and immediately stepped in. But before they could do anything, they were knocked down by Zhou Qing Bai alone.

Eldest Brother and the others didn't even have to move!

Zhou Qing Bai did not step in when the women were fighting. However, Zhou Qing Bai won't have any hesitation with men.

All of Huang’s eldest daughter-in-law's maternal brothers moaned on the ground. None of them dared to get up anymore. As soon as they got up, Zhou Qing Bai swept one leg over. Who would dare to climb up?

Have to say, Zhou Qing Bai had protective genes.

After all, Zhou Qing Bai knew what his second sister's temper was like. Even when she was forced to go back to her maternal family to borrow money to move out the year before, she wouldn't complain. This time she was beaten back to her maternal family to ask for help. Of course, Zhou Qing Bai stand up it for her and give her justice.

After the fight, everyone sat down and discussed.

Naturally, apology was a must. Not only did they apologize, they had give compensation. It was a rare opportunity for Mother Zhou to give justice for her daughter once, how could she let old Huang family off so easily?

Wasn’t the family separation unfair last time? This time the old grudge and the new hatred were settled together!

On the way over, Mother Zhou clarified the situation to her helpers. It was best for them to bring up these things.

So they helped Second Sister get another hundred yuan as family separation allowance. With this, the beating matter was over!

Only then Huanghe production Village realized that old Huang Family's second daughter-in-law wasn't without a family. They finally made their move and now old Huang Family became injured.

What's more, they had to pinch their nose to accept this lesson. It was very likely they would never dare to give this second daughter-in-law attitude again.

Lin Qing He admired their handiwork. But really, only this way worked.

Moreover, the combat power of these few villagers were very good. One can stand against two. Lin Qing He felt that this meal and the bowl of stewed mea and noodles was worth the value.

After a while, their families' kids returned the clean bowl.

The next day, Second Sister came back again.

This time, there was a smile on her face. She brought over the one hundred yuan of family separation allowance that her mother had fought for her yesterday.

First, she paid back the money to her maternal sisters-in-law. As for the money she still owe her eldest sister and younger sister, put that on hold for a while.

"Don't blame your sisters-in-law for not joining in. They aren't old Huang Family's shrews' opponent. When we came back yesterday, Da Wa's mother made a lot of dishes to serve those who helped us." Mother Zhou explained.

"I'll note down what mother said in my heart." Second Sister smiled. Naturally she wouldn't mind. Her four younger brothers all participated, which was enough.

"Made Qing Bai's wife break her wallet." Second Sister continued.

Mother Zhou didn’t say anything. The money was accepted first and said: “Now the old-age care are written in black and white. In the future, they will stick with the first branch, but you still need to contribute to old-age care. Just send the food on time. Remember to let the neighbors witness it to prevent that one born with black hearted say you gave old grain."

Mother Zhou had lived a lifetime. She had seen countless types.

Some will be like this. Clearly the daughter-in-law sent new grains as filial piety, but it was twisted into old grains. There was such an incident in the village before. Fortunately, the daughter-in-law left a leeway. When delivering over she encountered people and gave them a look.

After the news spread, she had some to vouch for her. If not, she would really be wronged.

Second Sister acknowledged this advice.

Even though they received a beating this time, Second Sister got to see them pinned down and get hit. Her accumulated anger over the past several years were released when she saw their crying and howling appearance

Her whole spirit was different.

Why else would the rural desperately fight for a son? From this fight, one can see the advantages of having sons in the family.

Chapter 213: Study hard

When Lin Qing He got off work, Mother Zhou returned the money she had lent to Second Sister to her.

Fifty yuans.

At that time, Lin Qing He loaned 50 yuans to Second Sister. Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law gave 20 yuans each. 10 yuans from Third Sister-in-law.

But no matter how much it was, it was always the thought that counts.

"How's Second Sister's side?" Lin Qing He asked after taking the money.

"It's fine. I believe they don't dare to be presumptuous anymore." Mother Zhou replied.

In fact, the cause of this incident was due to Old Mrs. Huang wanting to covet Second Sister's pot, which Second Sister gained from exchanging all of her money with someone.

That pot wasn't new at all. It had two holes.

But for people nowadays, this pot was still acceptable.

Because there were four or five holes in the pot in the old Huang family, old Mrs. Huang wanted to come and take it as she knew Second Sister made an exchange for one.

Second Brother-in-law wasn't at home at the time. When he reached home, Second Sister had already returned to her maternal home to fetch reinforcement.

He was furious when he learned that his wife was beaten by his mother, his eldest sister-in-law, and others.

Once Mother Zhou led people over to press his mother to the ground and hit her until screaming and wailing in front of him, Second Brother-in-law ignored her.

His mother was really an oppressive bully!

This was the end of this matter. Inevitably, Mother Zhou did spread around in the village that the old Huang Family were crooks. Mother Zhou had a good reputation in the village. What's more, the villagers also know what kind of personality Second Sister had.

So it was known how bullying old Huang Family were. Especially since the few shrews in the village, who were treated to a meal as well as given a big bowl of stewed noodles with meat by Lin Qing He, talked about.

Simply forcing people into death road.

Lin Qing He said: "It'll be good if they can settle down for two years."

Soon a new era was coming. Better not stir any more moths before this new era comes.

Mother Zhou gave no response.

In mid-April, there was heavy rain. A truly heavy rain.

This kind of rain generally only existed in summer. Never thought it would rain so hard not long after the beginning of spring.

Some people's houses in the village collapsed. Fortunately, there were no casualties.

Lin Qing He smoked their home with argy wormwood leaf. Only then she can be slightly relieved. She mentioned, "Don't know when we can get electricity in this village."

Currently, there was no electricity in the countryside. While the county city already had electricity.

"Soon." Zhou Qing Bai assured.

Lin Qing He felt that when the village has electricity, she was most likely not here anymore.

She had it all planned out. When the college entrance examination resumes, she'll leave. Of course, she will take her men and children together. She can't leave them in the countryside.

"What are you thinking?" Seeing her looking out the window in a daze, Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Think of the college entrance examination." Lin Qing He replied.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at her. Lin Qing He patted her man's handsome face, and said, "When the time comes, you father and sons will have to accompany me, understand?"

"No household registration. They can't study in other places." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and stated.

Lin Qing He was taken aback. It came to her. The management of household registration was extremely strict. Unless the household registration was moved, otherwise it won't be easy to execute.

"Then what to do?" Lin Qing He looked at him blankly.

"You go studying. We will wait for you at home." Zhou Qing Bai pursed his lips and said.

Naturally, he was reluctant to separate from her. He didn't even dare to think of that kind of scene. But he couldn't stop her from making progress. He knew she valued this college entrance examination very much. She wanted to ride the first boast. This exam was the best way to climb the ladder.

Lin Qing He looked at him and said, "You're staying at home, while I'm going to study. How can I bear to leave?"

Zhou Qing Bai grinned and replied, "Then you get an excellent result in the exam. Maybe there will be an exception!"

He was just saying this, but Lin Qing He took it seriously. If she can pass the exam with amazing results, she will have a chance to fight for that opportunity.

So Lin Qing He nodded seriously, looked at him, and declared, "I will work hard."

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Don't put pressure on yourself, the days are still long in the future."

She had said that the future country will be unrestricted and developed. He can afford to wait, as long as... as long as she doesn't get fascinated by the men outside who are better than him.

Of course, Zhou Qing Bai didn't utter this. This man was confident, but when he encountered his wife, he wasn't that confident.

A woman like his wife was naturally extremely exceptional. She will attract people's attention when she goes out.

Still, Zhou Qing Bai didn't pressure his wife. However, it was no problem to put pressure on his son.

He came to talk to Da Wa.

"What, can my knowledge be compared with my mother?" Da Wa was shocked. Then looked at his father seriously: "Father, I'm only in second year now!"

He didn't know what's his mother's knowledge level, but he did know it definitely won't be lower than that of high school.

He even saw it. His mother had already learned everything in the second year of high school!

Da Wa held deep admiration. He felt that he was inferior to his mother. He never thought his father to ask this.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his eldest son coldly.

Da Wa was not surprised. He just asked: "Father, why are you asking me this?"

"If your mother wants to take university entrance exams in the future, I hope you can enter the same university as your mother." Zhou Qing Bai voiced his plan.

He and his two younger sons can't follow. The household registration was a big problem. However, his eldest son could. The reason why his wife got him to skip a grade was to let him catch the first bus.

Therefore, this eldest son was the last person Zhou Qing Bai can rely on.

Da Wa was stunned: "Mother is going to take college entrance?"

"What, she can't?" Zhou Qing Bai said indifferently.

"It's not impossible. With Mother's knowledge, she can definitely pass. But if Mother gets admitted to college, what will happen to the family?" Da Wa asked.

"We have your grandmother." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Da Wa wanted to say that Grandmother was Grandmother and Mother is Mother, they can't be compared. However, he didn't refute it, and just honestly stated: "I'll work hard. Whether I can enter the same university as my mother, we will see when that time.

At present, no point comparing. The questions he did were all given by his mother. How can he beat his mother?

Zhou Qing Bai didn't force his eldest son. He got up and left. Da Wa rubbed his chin. Was his father worried that if his mother goes to university, she will be tempted away by others? That's why he wants him to keep watch?

Da Wa felt it was very possible. His mother was so beautiful and highly educated. If she goes to university, then there will be no ends of suitors.

At the thought of losing Mother, Da Wa became fired up. He must study, like really hard!

Lin Qing He was clueless about this. She made something delicious and went back to the room to quietly learn English.

To enable her to break through the siege, English was a weapon of advantage.

Chapter 214: Came pleading

As time goes by, it was May.

During this time, the weather was already starting to heat up. There were some vegetables in the backyard of the house ready-to-eat.

Of course, leeks had been eaten a long time ago. The leek pockets were the family's favorite.

Lin Qing He had to teach. She was very busy every day. Sister Mei had a job again. The pork business was still continued.

Her man worked on a pig farm. He can get a little supply with this position, so why not do it?

"The city doesn't seem to be peaceful for a while. There's no problem with your next customer, right?" Sister Mei asked in a hushed voice when she came over to get meat that day.

"No problem." Lin Qing He nodded and asked her what was going on.

"I heard those red soldiers from outside came over. There's unrest in the city for a while," Sister Mei said.

"It'll be alright after this period passes," Lin Qing He responded.

After coming here, she came to know of some things in this era, such as these red soldiers.

They were so active. But it'll come to an end. They will disappear next year and won't stir any trouble.

But still, the movement caused by this group of red soldiers from outside was quite large.

The worst-off among them was Wang Ling and Zhou He, who were criticized for adultery.

Because of the black history of the past, the two of them were naturally kicked over. Zhou He was said to been carried back. What's more, he also became a eunuch.

Wang Ling was just as miserable. Her face was beaten swollen. Even people close to her couldn't recognize her.

Because of the ruckus in the city, everyone in the village had been avoiding both of them like a plague for a while.

Nothing happened in Zhoujia Village, while the same can't be said for old Lin Family.

It was Third Brother Lin who came to inform them.

"Old Second Lin dare to get entangled with a widow in the village? Does he want to die?" Lin Qing He exclaimed in surprise.

The environment during this moment was extremely strict, Second Brother Lin still dare to commit crimes against the convention. Also his wife, she wasn't one to be quiet.

"The village has always been fine and didn't know that ruckus outside is so fierce. Just yesterday, they got taken away." Third Brother Lin said, "Our parents and the others are about to come and ask brother-in-law for help.

Lin Qing He sneered: "Old Lin family wants to get him. Well, it'll depend on how much they can pay!"

Third Brother Lin pursed his lips and said, "Sister, even though there are bickers in the past, we're still a family."

"Old Second Lin and I aren't a family. Same with the old couple. There is no reason to take back the married-off daughter and splashed out water." Lin Qing He said heartlessly.

She wasn't the original owner. Even when she inherited the body, she won't support the original owner's parents.

Of course, if the original owner’s parents were good, it would be too much to not help. However, what kind of thing was that old couple?

She had no tendency of looking for abuse. These kinds who use old age as an excuse had nothing to do with her. She won't be polite at all.

"Father and Mother will be here soon," said Third Brother Lin.

He didn't leave either. Sure enough, after a short while, Father Lin and Mother Lin arrived. It was rare for the old couple to come together.

They had no choice. If they didn't come, their second son will be finished. They had to come even if they don't want to.

But it was just the old couple themselves. As for Eldest Brother Lin and Second Sister-in-law Lin, neither came.

"Oh, the two of you can actually come all the way to see me, the splashed out water. What rare visitors." Lin Qing He straightforwardly uttered.

"Qing He ah, you have to save your second brother. You can't be so unconscionable and not rescue when seeing one dying!" Mother Lin sobbed.

Lin Qing He snorted: "If you think this set of moves are effective on me, you can continue to sob. I will watch."

"Qing He, you are now a teacher of Community's Junior High School. Don't you care about your reputation?" Mother Lin stared at her.

This weasel look had Lin Qing He disdained from the bottom of her heart. She sneered: "What's my reputation? If you dare to label me as an unfilial girl, then I will let you be criticized for the feudal parenting style. Those people will not let you off because you are old."

Mother Lin was trembling with anger: "You...you treat me, your mother like this? Aren't you afraid that your sons will treat you the same way in the future?"

"Pack away that move. Is your treatment toward me the same as my treatment toward my sons? They know how I treat them. And I know how you treat me. How much money had I taken back to supplement old Lin family? How much work had I done for old Lin family since I was a child? Especially when I married Zhou Qing Bai, how much money I took from him? I think I don't owe you old Lin family at all." Lin Qing He blandly stated.

Mother Lin was steaming mad. She wanted to sit on the ground and throw a fit.

As soon as she plopped down, Lin Qing He grabbed a stool, sat down, and said indifferently: "Do cause a scene. I'll just watch it here."

Mother Lin couldn't continue. She never thought this daughter to be so cruel and unfeeling!

"Where is Qing Bai?" Father Lin asked, looking at this daughter.

"Gone to work. There are so many people in my family, what do we eat if he doesn't go to work." Lin Qing He indifferently answered.

"Qing He, Father knows we did you wrong in some area in the past. But we are one family, there's nothing that can't let go. This time, your second brother's matter..."

Before Father Lin finished speaking, Lin Qing He interrupted him: "Don't say it's my second brother. Old Second Lin is not my second brother. I don't have a second brother like him. Simply too shameful. Someone with a wife still has an unclear relationship with a widow. Who could be blamed for being caught?"

Father Lin was angry: "What happened had happened, what else can you do? Can't you help him? You're going to watch him get arrested like this?"

"How can I help? I'm just a teacher from a community junior high school. Didn't he get caught and get sent to the county city? I have no power to help at all." Lin Qing He responded.

In fact, she really didn't want to help. This kind of thing wasn't a small matter now. How can it be so easy to release?

After all, this was an age where one can report. If Old Second Lin committed a crime and was released out, what about the others? Won't others also be able to get out?

At that time, Zhou Qing Bai might also get implicated. So Lin Qing He didn't want to help at all.

Seeing that her cruel daughter was really going to let him wither away, Mother Lin just screamed: "Heartless girl. Our old Lin family's cruel daughter. Her own second brother was arrested and she won't save him. How can there be such an inhumane daughter!"

"Old lady, continue to howl. In a bit, let everyone decide later if choosing righteous over family loyalty is right." Lin Qing He's expression remained unchanged as she uncaringly stated.

"Sister." Third Brother Lin compressed his lips and looked at his sister.

"Shut up." Lin Qing He threw a gaze at him and said, "Really foolish. Even old Eldest Lin and Old Second Lin's wife didn't show up for fear of getting implicated. While you just blindly run around and not going to work. You don't need to raise your wife and children?"

Chapter 215: Released out

After being told off, Third Brother Lin couldn't speak.

Lin Qing He didn't go at him anymore. Her younger brother was kind and pure. This family of bad bamboo only produced him, the single good shoot. If not, she wouldn't get connected with him.

Second Brother Lin didn't do any merit to Third Brother Lin. The last time Third Brother Lin wanted to move out, Second Brother Lin often encourage him to break off from the family.

This was what Third Sister-in-law told her in private.

But now that something happened to him(2nd brother), he(3rd brother) was still happy to help run errands.

Father Lin and Mother Lin can tell that this daughter really had no intention to get involved in this matter. Mother Lin stopped making a scene. Her eyes displayed her desire to eat up Lin Qing He.

"If you won't help old Second, this old lady will die here!" Mother Lin got up and viciously hissed.

"Then I will give a little money for your coffin and let you be buried in beautifully." Lin Qing He nodded.

Threatening her? Not happening. If they can threaten once, they will threaten a second time. This time was Old Second Lin's business, what will be next time?

So she won't let this matter have a beginning.

"Good. Very good. I'll let you see me die!" Mother Lin declared and immediately charged to hit against the wall.

Lin Qing He didn't bat an eyelid. While Third Brother Lin was so frightened that he hurriedly stopped her: "Mother, talk it out. Don't go seeking death!"

"You heartless person! I birthed you and raised you. Now you repay us like this. You just watch me, your mother die in front of you!" Mother Lin ignored her son and glared directly at Lin Qing He.

She was about to hit the wall and die and she was still indifferent. She didn't say a word. That appearance was as if she wasn't her mother.

"Old lady, your daughter had already died. She was already dead when she went back to her family's house to ask for money and didn't get it. You come to make trouble with me, I won't care about you." Lin Qing He apathetically said.

"That's enough. Let me tell you, even if you don't recognize me, I'm still your mother!" Mother Lin gritted her teeth.

"If there is nothing else, then quickly go back. Otherwise, my mother-in-law will come over in a bit. It won't be easily dropped like this. Some time ago, my mother-in-law gathered women from the village and went to help my second sister (on husband's side) beat up her mother-in-law and sister-in-law. No one dared to say anything." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Lin, who bully the weak and fear the strong, changed her expression when hearing this.

She heard about this. After all, Zhoujia Village wasn't that far away from old Lin's house. What's more, this incident was magnified. After all, the people were gathered to beat someone. It'll definitely get spread around.

"As long as you get Qing Bai to help get your second brother out, we won't bother you in the future. If you want to sever the relationship with the old Lin family, no problem!" Father Lin gritted his teeth.

"It's happening no matter what. I broke it off from my side. It’s your business to keep your side. It’s nothing to do with me. Anyway, don’t even think of getting a penny from me. However, when you pass, I will contribute a little bit." Lin Qing He snorted and said.

"Then tell me, what does it take for you to help in this matter!" Father Lin stared at her.

"I'll go to the city to check on Old Second Lin's matter." Zhou Qing Bai walked in from outside and stated.

Lin Qing He frowned and looked at him and said, "Aren't you working? Why are you back? Also, you can't help on Old Second Lin's matter."

"I'm just checking." Zhou Qing Bai sent her an assuring gaze.

Lin Qing He swept to Father Lin and Mother Lin: "Listen well. My Qing Bai only agreed to go over and check. Old Second Lin committed a crime. He deserves the punishment. Whether he can be released or what happened after the release, you can solve it yourself. If you dare to attack my family in the future, I will just let the dog bite people!

Father Lin and Mother Lin knew that she was ruthless. They both turned to Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai ignored it: "My wife has the final say in the family affairs."

The old couple choked on blood.

Still, Zhou Qing Bai went over to make an enquiry. He rode a bicycle to the county city.

Old Second Lin was arrested yesterday. When Zhou Qing Bai saw him, Second Brother Lin had already been beaten to into a mess.

"Qing Bai, brother-in-law, hurry... hurry up and save me. Quickly get me out." Old Second Lin scrambled and crawled over at the sight of him.

But before he got there, he was kicked back by a red soldier.

Old Second Lin didn't even dare to put one fart. He just looked at Zhou Qing Bai with pleading eyes.

Zhou Qing Bai ignored him and went out to find his comrade-in-arms.

"His incident isn't serious. The widow said she has nothing to do with him. It's just that he had the intent to. That's why he got a beating. You can take him back." His comrade took out the file and said.

The widow just clenched her teeth and persisted that there was no connection because if there was, she couldn't escape.

Old Second also said that he was falsely accused. The two people had the same confession. They were different from Wang Ling and Zhou He, who were caught on the spot and can't deny it.

So it was currently in the stage of torture. No conviction yet.

But if Zhou Qing Bai didn't come, then this matter would still continue. Since Zhou Qing Bai came, he can be released.

Zhou Qing Bai also led the widow and Old Second Lin out.

He paid no heed to the fact that old Second Lin couldn't walk properly. He had already listened to his wife's instruction. If he can't bring him out, then don't intervene. If he can, then don't bother with his life and death after taking him out.

Zhou Qing Bai also didn't like Old Second Lin, so he was done once he was taken out. Even without his wife's explanation, he planned to part ways with him here.

Both old Second Lin and the widow returned to the village. Although they were beaten badly and had injuries, at least they were released.

What's more, they were acquitted.

Old Second Lin scolded and cursed those who wrongly accused him within the village. The widow also joined in and greeted (a.k.a. cursed) their eighteenth generations of ancestors.

Because both of them stood so straight and no one caught them on the scene, it was all gossip. So they truly don't know whether the two were involved.

In the end, the two of them had a close brush with death.

Because this group of red soldiers from the outer city, the entire county cit, and the communities under the county city were panic-stricken.

This trend persisted until June. When those people departed again, everyone in the county was relieved.

When those people were here, no one dared to speak loudly on the streets of the county city.

Soon everyone had no time to mind these things because it rained in mid-June. It was nearly the season of the summer harvest and another heavy rain arrived. This had everyone on the edge!

If this goes on, what'll happen to the grain!

Not to mention other people, even Zhou Qing Bai frowned a little. This rain wasn't the kind that will stop in a few days.

Sure enough, the rain went continued until the end of June. When everyone felt dread in their heart, it cleared up.

The horn of the summer harvest sounded on the first day the rain stopped. Everyone took action!

Chapter 216: Liangpi

The village’s summer harvest horn had sounded, but Da Wa and other second-year students had no time to participate.

That's because they will participate in the entrance examination in early July.

At this time the entrance examination was held in the city.

Lin Qing He's first year had long started their break. All the first year students joined in the summer harvest. That morning, Lin Qing He gave Da Wa a lift over. She set out ahead of time.

Unexpectedly, when she arrived, the second year's teachers were already waiting with their respective classes.

Seeing Lin Qing He bring Da Wa, Da Wa's homeroom teacher was relieved. She hoped that Da Wa could get a good place in the exam. If he ranked highly in the county, she won't get any bonus as the teacher. However, the school would gain a lot of faces.

At this time, the high school entrance examination didn't take two days like the later generations. It was completed in one day.

When Da Wa came out, Lin Qing He was already waiting. Today she came to accompany him. At this time, there was an addition of a big watermelon behind the bicycle.

"Mother, we have finished the exam." Naturally, Da Wa was delighted. He was the only one in the school that got this treatment. His mother was with him all day.

Lin Qing He had become a role model from future generations, accompanying kids on their exam. Have to say, it was very hard as there was nothing else to do.

She wondered around the black market and sold pork after her son went in. After a whole day, she was tired.

So Da Wa offered to cycle her back.

"Okay." Lin Qing He knew her eldest son's capability. It's just a bike. He can ride it when he was eight years old.

Now he was eleven years old and almost 1.65 meters tall. Just a little shorter than Lin Qing He. Soon he will surpass her.

So Da Wa took his mother home. On the way, they encountered other teachers.

Watching the mother and son go back, the other teachers' expression displayed envy: "Teacher Lin really knows how to teach children."

"Who would disagree. Her education is excellent and even personally came to accompany him."

"It's too costly. I heard that Zhou Kai currently drinks two bottles of milk every day."

How much did it cost for two bottles of milk a day? Half of the salary was spent on this. What's more, it was said that the other children were also given this. This cost a lot.

However, there wasn't much they can say. She was willing to feed her sons, so what can they say?

When the mother and son returned home, it was still early. Lin Qing He chilled the watermelon, while Da Wa rode the bicycle to the field.

At his time, he can still help out for more than an hour. How much he worked was how much work point he got.

The more this kid grows up now, the more he knew he had to help the family.

Because he knew very well that the family had no money. All the money in the family was spent on food and drink for them brothers.

Lin Qing He was preparing the meal at home.

It was better to make something simple today. So after some pondering, Lin Qing He made Liangpi.

It's not difficult to make Liangpi. It's just time and energy-consuming. Lin Qing He didn't mind. There was nothing to do at home now, so what problem was there to let them eat something good?

After the completion of the Liangpi, Lin Qing He fried a few more eggs, picked a handful of cowpeas, washed all the cowpeas, chopped them, fried them, and mixed them with the scrambled eggs when they were cooked. A spoon was placed on the side for whoever wanted to scoop some to mix with the Liangpi.

If they found the taste too light, they can also scoop a spoon of chili sauce. There was still a jar of last year's chili sauce left, which was delicious.

Lin Qing He herself had some craving. Still, she waited for the family to come back.

Once she was done and looked at the time, it was only six. Because the day darkened late and they were racing against time, they got off work at six. The soonest they can get home was around half past six.

Lin Qing He went to clean up the pigpen and chicken coop. After cleaning up, she took a bath again. Her whole body was refreshed and fragrant. Only then did Zhou Qing Bai, Father Zhou, and the kids returned.

"Dinner time." Lin Qing He washed her hair today. Her hair was still dripping. She grabbed a towel to bind her hair, and then served the Liangpi.

"Mother, what is this?" San Wa said with brightened eyes.

"Delicious stuff!" Su Cheng's eyes also lit up.

"Eat, eat." His younger brother Su Xun had grown a lot. He can utter simple pronunciation. This 'eat' was especially clear.

"Wash your face and hands, then come over and eat Laingpi." Lin Qinghe waved her hand.

There was no habit of eating Liangpi here. Still, this novel food was liked by the whole family.

Both Father Zhou and Mother Zhou enjoyed it very much. Stir-fried cowpea with eggs and a little chili sauce. Delicious combination.

"Yummy, really yummy." Little Su Cheng had his face buried in the bowl and repeatedly remarked.

"Since it's yummy, I'll make it next time." Lin Qing He smiled.

She turned to Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai was also satisfied with his meal. He loved spicy food. He mixed in a spoonful of chili sauce, which made him a little sweaty.

"Eat slowly." Lin Qing He wiped his sweat with a handkerchief.

Da Wa and his brothers started wiggling their brows.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife and said, "Make it again tomorrow."

"Alright." Lin Qing He readily agreed.

"Mother, Cheng Cheng said it's yummy and you said to make it next time. Who knows when next time is. Father said to make it tomorrow, you agreed without a second thought." San Wa pointed out.

"Then are you going to eat or not?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Eat!" San Wa responded.

Both Father Zhou and Mother Zhou laughed. This meal was truly satisfying.

After finishing, there was still a big watermelon waiting. After a busy day, it was really comfortable to be able to rest now.

The bricks and stones in the yard had been watered. It was dry now. The former heat had disappeared. Placing down the summer mat, the children would get on and roll and rest. It was extremely comfortable.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were on another mat, not sharing with these mischievous monkeys.

About half an hour after the meal, Lin Qing He sent Da Wa to cut the watermelon.

The whole family talked and laughed as they ate the watermelon. After a short break, they then went to take a bath.

Around nine o'clock, the children were all asleep. They were so tired, it was natural for them to got to bed earlier.

Zhou Qing Bai fed the pigs. After that, he went back to the room to find his wife to go swimming.

Lin Qing He didn't plan to go. She said, "I washed my hair today. Go by yourself."

This man loved swimming, especially in the summer. Every so often, he would call her to go with him.

Lin Qing He sometimes joined in and sometimes not.

Seeing that she didn't want to go, he went by himself.

However, he returned late that night. He departed after nine o'clock and would usually come back around 10:30. However, when he came back today Lin Qing He had already fallen asleep. When she checked the watch on the Kang's head, it was almost 12.

"Where did you go?" Lin Qing He yawned and asked.

Chapter 217: County's number 1

She knew her own man. Even though he was late, he wouldn't do anything wrong to her.

"It's nothing." Zhou Qing Bai changed his pants and snuggled up with his wife to sleep.

Lin Qing He had an urge. After sleeping a bit, she gained a lot more energy. So, she had the desire to get him to do something naughty?

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled and cave in for a round. Lin Qing He was satisfied and hugged her man to sleep.

The next day she heard of what happened last night.

Last night someone was bold enough to steal food from the sun-drying yard.

There was always someone guarding the sun-drying yard every day. Unexpectedly, someone actually was found stealing food last night.

Zhou Qing Bai was swimming. When he caught a wisp of this news, he went to help. What's more, the thief was an old acquaintance.

It wasn't someone else, it was Zhou He who was turned into a eunuch because of adultery.

The roots of his life have been trampled broken by others. Now this man was willing to go all. Refusing to do any work and commit any wicked thing.

This wasn't the first time.

According to the sun-drying yard guard, there seems to be some movement in the middle of the night since the beginning of the summer harvest. But because he took a nap while guarding, he thought it was an illusion.

Probably because of this, Zhou He's courage had fattened up. Well what do you know, he wanted to get more. So the movement became louder this time. It happened that someone went to relieve himself in the middle of the night and ran into him.

Zhou He bolted off. He was quite unlucky. He encountered the leader's son and old Second Cai from old Cai Family, who were about to change shifts.

So he was caught.

It was far away from the houses, so the noise wasn't heard.

Zhou Qing Bai had noticed some activity from the riverside and went to check. Since he encountered it, he spectated the interrogation of Zhou He to confess his stealing food process.

That's why he came back late.

Zhou He had been escorted away early today.

How can he not be taken away? At this time, the most taboo thing was to commit this. Zhou He had a previous offense. Now he was breaking the already broken jar and stole food. What's more, it was stealing hundreds of jins.

If he wasn't severely punished, it'll start another repetition of this. How terrible it'll be in the future?

So Zhou He met a miserable fate. This time he was sent to rehabilitate. His life won't fare any better.

Because of this, the villagers criticized Zhou He's family. The whole family really lost all their face.

After Lin Qing He heard this matter, she dropped it. She delivered the food over in the afternoon.

Lunch wasn't Liangpi. She will cook it in the evening. For lunch, they had mantou, a plate of bean sprout, and fried pork with green pepper. Also a boiled egg for each person. There was a box of spare ribs and seaweed soup.

The rest was a pot of mung bean soup. It was placed in a military bottle, so they can drink it when they want by pouring it out into a bowl.

Even though the summer harvest wasn't as tiring as the autumn harvest, it still can't be underestimated. Especially since the sun was really vicious.

Have to say, the bigger the sun, the happier everyone was. That's because the grain can be dried quickly after it was harvested and be filled into sacks to hand in public grain.

After paying public rations, everyone's hearts can settle down. In this era, it was shameful to be not able to pay the public rations and had to eat relief rations. Everywhere they go, they had no face to see people.

This summer, Zhou Qing Bai was looking forward to catching rabbits. Unfortunately, there were no rabbits to catch, because he didn't see any rabbits. Others did, but they couldn't react in time.

This made the children feel disappointed. They were used to eating rabbits. Every summer and autumn harvest, they get to eat rabbits. This summer harvest, there was none.

The adults didn't mind, They were pinning their hope on collecting the grain quickly because the weather looked like it was going to rain again.

The summer harvest was swiftly completed in half a month. This year's harvest was a little lower than last year. Still, it wasn't too low. At least everyone won't go hungry. It was still possible to eat until this autumn harvest.

There will be more mature grains. At that time, they will get allocated more.

A few days after the grain was harvested, everyone immediately planted a new batch of seeds. This was linked to the autumn harvest.

The weather was acting up. Not long after the seeds were sown, it rained heavily.

This saved everyone from the chore of watering. Everyone can rest too.

At the same time, Da Wa's grades for high school entrance examination came out. Initially, Lin Qing He reckoned that his result won't be terrible.

However, she didn't expect that he could get the first place in the county.

When the news came, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He, the parents were still very calm. While Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, the grandparents were over the moon.

County's number one. Their grandson got first place in the county during the entrance examination. There were so many junior school students in the whole county and it was their grandson who ranked first.

How can this not make them elated?

Even the leader personally came to congratulate him and said old Zhou family was going to produce a college student.

If the number one in the county can't enter college, what kind of ability can go to college?

And because of Da Wa's excellent grades, the county's school won't charge him tuition if he goes to the county school.

There was no scholarship, just made it tuition-free.

Still, this was better than nothing.

Compared with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, who treated Da Wa like the apple of their eyes, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai, the parents were more composed.

"Don't be too proud. Keep working hard." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai was also satisfied with his eldest son this time. The chances of him going to college with his mother in the future increased.

Da Wa was a little excited, but after the excitement, he returned to normal.

He knew that the reason why he was able to gain the advantage this time was all due to his mother. Although the questions given by the mother weren't exactly the same as the exam, they were similar.

Especially the last main problem in mathematics. It wasn't easy, but he still solved it. He felt that the reason why he was able to stand out this time got to do with that question.

The villagers' thought was also very obvious.

For example, Mrs. Cai came to visit that day. She bought over a basket of soybeans to pick, while Lin Qing He was drying the sesame paste. The crushed sesame paste was very popular in the family.

"Da Wa is eleven this year." Mrs. Cai mentioned.

Lin Qing He didn't think too much at first. She wasn't so narcissistic and believed people came to visit just to target her son and said: "Yes. Now his appetite is larger than his father. Once the two behind him grows up, I'll be worried about not being able to support them."

"These young teens can really eat their father poor. This is the phrase for this situation." Mrs. Cai smiled upon hearing this.

Lin Qing He laughed.

Mrs. Cai continued again: "My third granddaughter is about the same age as Da Wa. She's also diligent and honest. Very filial to the elders."

Lin Qing He realized after hearing this: "That one called Xiao Cha, right?"

"Yes." Mrs. Cai broke into a grin: "Da Wa's mother, what do you think of Xiao Cha?"

Chapter 218: Blessed

"Pretty good. The little girl is very hardworking." Lin Qing He replied, she indeed knew Cai Xiao Cha.

"She's not too small. Da Wa grows quite fast. In a few years, it will be possible to marry a wife." Mrs. Cai jokingly said.

The meaning was very clear.

"He's just eleven years old. Still a child. It's too earlier to talk about marrying a wife." Lin Qing He understood her mind when she heard this. She gave a faint smile.

Mrs. Cai couldn't tell whether she agreed or not, so she continued: "Da Wa's mother, what do you think of my Xiao Cha?"

"Xiao Cha is great. However, Aunt, don't rush it. Children and grandchildren have their own fortune, so let's not worry about it." Lin Qing He smilingly responded.

"That can't do. The parents have to select them so they can live well." Mrs. Cai said.

"It's not like they'll live with us parents when they marry in. It'll be the children living by themselves. Better to let the children decide for themselves. I'm not going to follow those arranged marriages in the past." Lin Qing He stated.

Mrs. Cai never thought that she actually planned to let Da Wa find one by himself. She also sensed that Lin Qing He didn't want to talk about it, so she stopped the topic.

"I went to see Xiao Ming yesterday, he looks so cute." Lin Qing He changed around.

Xiao Ming was the nickname. The full name was Zhou Ming. He was Cai Ba Mei and Zhou Dong's son. He truly looked great.

"I must thank you for that big pig trotter from last time. It's wonderful." Mrs. Cai beamed.

"I watched Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi grow up. They were like older brother and sister to Da Wa and the boys. Naturally, I would take care of his and Ba Mei's son." Lin Qing He replied.

Mrs. Cai grinned. She chatted for a while, and then she went back.

Lin Qing He shook her head very helplessly.

This wasn't the first time Mrs. Cai mentioned it. She brought it up again last time. She really didn’t want to interfere with Da Wa's marriage. He can find one by himself. He can find whatever he likes. No matter, she won't get involved.

The most important thing was that Cai Xiao Cha was too honest. She can't suppress Da Wa's temperament. He was too lively. He won't like Cai Xiao Cha's kind.

Furthermore, as she said earlier, the daughter-in-law won't live with her when she got married. It was Da Wa, who'll she accompany for the rest of his life, so naturally, his own preference was important.

Lin Qing He had it thought out a long time ago. She will never live with her daughters-in-law in the future. As for post-natal confinement, she will not intervene. She'll just hire a nanny to help.

Raising the brothers was hard enough, she really doesn’t want to serve her daughters-in-law anymore. Yes, she was such a selfish woman.

For the days to come, she had plans. She wanted to travel around with her family Qing Bai.

Of course, this was on the premise that she won't reach out and ask for money from her sons and daughters-in-law. If her sons and daughters-in-law need it, she can still support them.

These were all she can do.

The rest can be left for her and her Qing Bai to enjoy.

But for now, that's far away.

That evening, Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai about this: "Our eldest is so popular now. Have anyone enquired with you about it?"

"Zhou Gang Tie's family and Wang Xiang Guo's family." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Lin Qing He chuckled: "What did you say?"

"Let Da Wa find one by himself in the future." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Good answer."

Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife with gentle eyes. His biggest wish now was that the children grow up quickly and then move out. He will be with his wife.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't know that his wife also had the same plan. What's more, planned further than him.

It was summer vacation. Lin Qing He took some time and brought the children to the city to watch movies and have fun.

Of course, little Su Cheng and little Su Xun came along.

San Wa and little Su Cheng were carried by Lin Qing He. Little Su Xun and Er Wa were carried by Da Wa.

At noon, they bought ingredients and came over to Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei's place.

The couple was very delighted to see their two sons coming with their aunt and cousins.

"You...you didn't need to buy...buy ingredients. It...It's alright for me...me to...buy them." Su Da Lin picked up his two sons and said to Lin Qing He.

"It was on the way. Conveniently bought it on the way over." Lin Qing He smiled.

Then they went in. Got to say, Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin were blessed. It wasn't easy to have such a place of more than 40 square meters at this time. It was very spacious.

Su Da Lin fonded over his sons for a bit and then went to cook.

Lin Qing He swept a glance at him, then winked at Zhou Xiao Mei, who had a big belly. Zhou Xiao Mei went into the room with her to talk.

"You're really blessed." Lin Qing He came in and remarked.

Apart from the problem of stuttering, Su Da Lin was almost impeccable. How can a perfect one exist in the world? This was already great. After all, she wasn't a peerless beauty.

Zhou Xiao Mei smiled shyly, and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, don't talk about me. My fourth brother also treats you like the apple of his eye."

Lin Qing He looked at her belly and asked, "How's it going? Count the days, it should be next month, right?"

"Yeah." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded and said: "After this one, I swear that I will never give birth again. I'm tired of it already."

"After this, it's certainly not too little." Lin Qing He nodded.

If she really doesn't want to, then don't have any more. It wasn't a big deal.

"With these two mischievous monkeys and this one that coming in the future, I really trouble Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei felt embarrassed.

The two sons were so well taken care of. Not only Su Da Lin, but she was also grateful to her fourth sister-in-law.

"What trouble? Mother put the most effort. I only help occasionally." Lin Qing He replied.

She only made good meals for them when they grew up. As for when they were young, she really didn't know how to mind them. It was all handled by Mother Zhou.

The two sisters-in-law chatted for a while before they came out.

Su Da Lin had already fried a large plate of salted peanuts for the kids. He was cooking other dishes.

"Each one of you only knows how to eat. You have to learn a little bit. A man like your uncle who can make money, dote on his wife, and can cooks find it easy to get a wife," Lin Qing He remarked.

"Mother, Eldest brother have it easy too. Recently, some people started stuffing us eggs and asking us to take them home for Da Wa to eat." Er Wa peeled the salt water peanuts and laughed.

"When I grow up in the future, I will definitely have no worries about marrying a wife." San Wa also declared.

Zhou Xiao Mei was amused: "You're only that big and already thought of marrying a wife?"

"I want to marry too." Su Cheng quickly joined in.

"Just wait. None of you can run away." Lin Qing He laughed.

Chapter 219: Hundred jin of meat

After lunch at Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei, Lin Qing He took the children to the movie.

Seeing that Su Cheng and little Su Xun leave so happily and without reluctance, Su Da Lin commented, "They are really close to their fourth aunt."

"It's a must, Fourth Sister-in-law treats them well." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

Su Da Lin smiled and said: "Fourth Sister-in-law is really nice. I can see she doesn't treat the boys differently from Da Wa and the others."

"That's the kind of person my fourth sister-in-law is. Either she won't help to watching over or agree and take care of them. She won't give preferential treatment." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Su Da Lin grinned. He knew in his heart. If not, how could he be willing to let his nephew, Da Wa to come to live in their home?

Naturally, he wanted to repay back a bit.

That's how it works between relatives. Not blindly asking or giving. It was always mutual.

Lin Qing He didn't care about this. She took the children around to happily play for a day. They watched movies, ate candied haws, and then bought a watermelon home.

Mother Zhou knew that she took the children to see her little daughter today, and asked, "How is Xiao Mei?"

"Very good. She seems to be spoiled by brother-in-law like a little girl. This time I went over, she told me coquettishly that this one is the last one. Not going to birth anymore afterward." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou smilingly chided: "This stinky girl. Doesn't know where she learned this mindset. Better to give birth to a few more while she is young. In the future, she won't have a chance to. What's more, it's not like she can't afford it.

Su Da Lin's salary had increased a little now. From 30 yuan a month to almost 40 yuan.

Zhou Xiao Mei also had a raise. A salary of almost 20 yuan.

After all, it was a small worker, won't be good as Su Da Lin.

But once the couple's salary was added up, it was sixty yuan.

In this era, if a family can have this income every month, it was definitely an exceptional living condition.

Those in the countryside can afford to raise so many, not to mention those with such a high income.

"After giving birth, there's three. It's not little. If Xiao Mei really doesn't plan to give birth, don't criticize her, Mother," Lin Qing He said.

"Three isn't a small number, but it's also not too many. Da Lin has inherited employment, it's better to desire more." Mother Zhou responded.

"Now there are two sons and if this one is a girl, it will sons and daughters complete. If it's a son, then that's three sons. Mother, leave them alone and let the couple discuss it." Lin Qing He clarified.

"En." Mother Zhou nodded. She didn't plan to intervene: "I killed and sorted all those ricefield eels."

"Then I will stew it with pickled veg." Lin Qing He nodded.

She started cooking. Ricefield eel stewed with pickled veg, tomato and egg drop soup, fried cabbage, and a pork belly with cowpea.

When Zhou Qing Bai and the others came back, the family began dinner.

Lin Qing He came over to look for Sister Mei the next day. After Sister Mei led her into the house as she whispered in a hushed tone: "Sister, how is the atmosphere in the city these days?"

"It's okay now. The chaos earlier this year was fierce, but now it appears extremely calm." Lin Qing He responded. Seeing Sister Mei like this, she had also lowered her voice: "Sister Mei, is something up in the slaughterhouse?"

"There is. Just don't know if you can take, Sister." Sister Mei whispered.

"How much?" Lin Qing He looked at her and asked.

"Forty jins. All first- and second-class good meat." Sister Mei watched her and answered.

"So much?" Lin Qing He said in amazement, "Don't tell me it's dead pig's meat." Even though it's dead pig's meat, it doesn't matter at all during this time. Everyone would be snatching to buy those dead piglets.

However, Lin Qing He couldn't accept it. She didn't want to do that unscrupulous business. As someone from the future, this was her bottom line.

"No. It's excessive raising." Sister Mei whispered.

Then she explained with a few sentences about the slaughter house's matter.

There were pigs raised in the slaughterhouse, but there was a limit on the number. If one wants to raise more, no one will know.

After all, they got plentiful there. What's more, those people who come and go there were the same group. It won't get out.

Of course, they only tried to do it this year. They didn't dare to do it before.

They never thought it'll be so strict this year. It scared everyone for a while. Fortunately, the slaughterhouse didn't get affected.

After Lin Qing He found out about this, she scheduled the time with Sister Mei. She returned later with Zhou Qing Bai around one o'clock in the morning.

At this time, it goes to show the benefit of letting Zhou Qing Bai know her secret.

Otherwise, she would have missed out on so much pork. Since she owned a space, she requested a lot more from Sister Mei.

Almost a hundred jins of pork.

This amount was within Lin Qin He's limit. Sister Mei decided to give it to her because she had known her for so many years.

After returning home, Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai about it.

Zhou Qing Bai had a helpless expression but didn't say anything. At 1 o'clock that night, the couple went over.

One hundred jins of meat wasn't a small number. Sister Mei used two poly woven bags to store them and reported the weight of various meats. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai left immediately after they received the goods.

"Be careful," Sister Mei whispered.

"I'm going to your place tomorrow morning and sit around." Lin Qing He replied. Then she walked away with Zhou Qing Bai. Once they observed no one was around, they immediately withdrew the pork into the space.

"It's all good meat. I can't bear to sell it anywhere. Let's keep it for ourselves." Lin Qing He opened the bag with her mind in the space, checked it, and said.

Fatty meat. Pork belly. Pork loin. And of course ribs and big bones.

"Then keep it for ourselves." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He grinned. Then she won't hold back. All the meat she brought over had been eaten, so it was fine to leave these meats in the space for themselves.

For hundreds of jins of meat, the purchase price from Sister Mei was less than one hundred yuan, so she was naturally willing to keep it for themselves.

As for what she sold, she usually bought some leftover pork. It was still hot item in the black market. What's more, it was also very profitable.

The day before yesterday, she counted the family savings. It was already more than 5,000. In this era, it counts as half a ten-thousand yuan household. Must mention, Lin Qing He got a sense of accomplishment.

When the couple got home, they washed up and slept without disturbing the children next door.

After making breakfast the next day, Lin Qing He came to Sister Mei’s house to settle the payment. The meat cost a total of almost ninety yuan, so she gave ninety.

Sister Mei was delighted, and then reconfirmed: "Is the next customer no problem?"

"No problem, don't worry." Lin Qing He, who had no next customer, nodded.

"That's good." Sister Mei smilingly nodded.

Lin Qing He didn't stay too long. After saying goodbye to Sister Mei, she went home and started to stew the bone soup for the noodles for lunch.

Chapter 220: Gold bracelet again

Because they got this batch of meat from Sister Mei, the food at home went up a level.

This led to Mother Zhou stuffing Lin Qing He ten yuans. Lin Qin He was puzzled by this: "Mother, why are you giving me money?"

"It costs a lot of money to buy so much meat," Mother Zhou replied.

Ever since she joined her youngest son and daughter-in-law for meals, Mother Zhou felt a little guilty. She knew Fourth's wife can splurge, but what she didn’t know that the money was basically spent on Qing Bai and the boys.

Qing Bai owned several sets of clothes. Just sweaters only were two. Both made by his wife.

Same with the boys. All of them were treated well.

Because Da Wa, the eldest grandson, was growing up, she made sure he ate well every day. Mother Zhou felt if it were her, she might not be willing to feed eldest grandson this way.

On the other hand, Fourth’s wife ate poorly herself. It was either munching on cucumber or tomato. At most, one or two pieces of meat. There was one egg a day, but that was it.

Because of Lin Qing He's performance over the years, Mother Zhou chose to forget how she took care of the boys before.

After all, people have to look forward. Let those little things of the past pass. Why bother focusing on them?

Because the food was so great, it was natural to know that it was costly. That's why Mother Zhou handed some subsidy.

Lin Qing He chuckled when she heard this: "Mother, put it away. It goes without saying that meat is bought to be eaten. There's still some money at home. If there is no money, I will go to you."

How could she take money from her mother-in-law?

"Take it, your father asked me to give it." Mother Zhou persisted.

Lin Qing He had no intention to take it, but seeing that she really wanted to give it, she accepted and said, "Alright, I won't be reserved with you, Mother. If you need money to spend, just tell me. "

Mother Zhou smiled and nodded. Then whispered about Da Wa: "Your Aunt Cai came to me again and wanted to introduce her Xiao Cai to Da Wa."

"It's too early." Lin Qing He responded.

"I said the same thing. Besides, our Da Wa has to marry an intellectual in the future." Mother Zhou also had her thoughts.

She believed the reason why her eldest grandson was so good at studying was that he had inherited from his mother. Otherwise, relying on old Zhou's ability, how could they produce such a studious grandson?

Not possible.

This shows the importance of finding a good partner.

After finally studying to this high level, he must find someone at a similar level in the future. There was no reason to find a girl in the village. Especially, the girl, Xiao Cha. She was a good girl, but just too honest. Definitely, can't tame her grandson.

Have to say, Mother Zhou's thoughts were similar to Lin Qing He's.

Mother Zhou felt that it was better to find Fourth's wife's kind. She can handle old Fourth. Although old Fourth was a fine fella, she shouldn't find someone similar to him for him.

Look at old Second. He was completely under his wife's control. Not promising at all.

Eldest and old Third were like that, not as good as old Fourth.

So Mother Zhou decided that if eldest grandson is looking for a spouse in the future, she must open her eyes wide and examine slowly and carefully. Why rush?

Old Cai Family wanted to make an early reservation now? Don't think about it.

Lin Qing He chuckled and didn't say anything. In her mind, he was only eleven years old and hadn't stopped being breastfed completely. So why would he look for a wife? It's not overboard to look for one at the age of thirty-one.

However, at the age of eleven and a half, 1.65 meter Da Wa was very driven.

Now that he didn’t need to focus on studying and need to wait until September 1st to enter high school, he joined his father every day to earn work points. Of course, Lin Qing He also brought high school textbooks in advance to give him a preview.

As for Er Wa and San Wa's studies, Lin Qing He's demand was less. They can study according to the normal pace. Initially, she wanted Da Wa to take his time with the study, but to catch the first train of the college entrance examination, she had to push her eldest son to work hard.

Fortunately, everything was on track.

Two years later, the college entrance examination will be just right after he completed the second year of high school.

Lin Qing He didn't have classes to teach. It was still summer vacation. She strolled around the city in her spare time and brought a lot of agricultural products to sell.

For example, peanuts, sesame, and soybeans. They weren't worth much money in the countryside, but they can still be sold out in the city.

"Big lass, do you still have these peanuts? I have something in my hand. Don't know if you will exchange it or not." A little old lady looked at Lin Qing He and whispered.

Lin Qing He wasn't familiar with her, and responded, "Madam, I finally exchanged for these after much difficulties. My family is desperate to use money. If not, I won't do this."

This was how she acted with unfamiliar people. She can't straight up agree as soon as it was brought up. Who knows if they were a spy or not?

"Don't hide it from me. I know you are a veteran at first glance. My two sons have jobs. However, without ration coupons, my grandchildren are starving. I'm not here to investigate." The little old lady whispered.

At this, Lin Qing He smiled: "Does ma'am want to exchange it with money or what?"

"Come with me." The little old lady said.

Lin Qing He followed. At this time, the people panicked as soon as there were shouts. She won't dare to commit the abduction. Also, she won't enter the small alley. At most, wait at the entrance of the big alley.

The little old lady had no plans of leading her in. She asked her to wait outside and she went in by herself.

Then when she came out, she brought her over to an alley which had no one.

"Big lass, look at this thing." The little old lady made sure no one was around and then revealed a corner of the gold bracelet.

Lin Qing He could tell what it was at a glance and shook her head: "Ma'am, you must joking. This kind of old society item can't even exchange for a steamed bun now. What use is it to me?"

"It's useless now, but it will definitely be useful in the future. If it weren't for the fact that we can't cook at home now, I wouldn't want to take it out." The little old lady did indeed have reluctance in her eyes.

Lin Qing He felt that pushing the price down with this little old lady was a bit bullying, so she said: "Then ma'am, what are you going to exchange it for?"

"Fifty jins food coupons and this gold bracelet will be given to you." The little old lady stared at her as she said.

"Take it out and let me have a look." Lin Qing He looked at her.

The little old lady showed her the gold bracelet. Lin Qing He weighed it. It got quite a bit of weight, so she said, "Forty jins."

"Forty-five jins."

"Alright……"

Lin Qing He took out the food coupons from her pocket. These food coupons were gained from her food exchange. As for her space, there were many national military food coupons brought back by Zhou Qing Bai. These were very precious. She'll save them for future use.

The old lady didn't expect her to direct. Still, she didn't say anything. Anyway, she picked up the bracelet. It wasn't really hers.

She'll exchange as much as she can.

Chapter 221: Listen to wife

After the transaction was completed, Lin Qing He put away the gold bracelet and left.

Then she began to think about it. These yellow and white things can be shown. Even though they were still very valuable, who dared to take them out?

Lin Qing He kind of wanted to do a gold collecting business.

After the price goes up, wouldn’t it be wonderful to make a fortune?

So Lin Qing He came to the black market with a piece of cloth on her face. After saying the secret code, she came in to ask about gold.

"Although no one dares to take it out now, it's still not cheap," the young man said.

Despite the fact that Lin Qing He had covered herself with a piece of cloth and smeared her forehead, he still knew that this was a regular customer and could be traded with.

Lin Qing He said: "How's it calculated?"

"I have two chains here. If you want, I can give it to you." The young man said. He went in, took two gold chains from someone, and came out.

"How much?" Lin Qing He took a look and said.

"This one is 100g. This one is 150g. I'll give it to you for two hundred yuans." The young man looked at her and said.

"You might as well go out and rob." Lin Qing He rolled her eyes.

"This is gold. Since you want it, I believe you know that it will be valuable again in the future," responded the young man.

"Fifty yuans. I will accept it if you are happy. If not, forget it." Lin Qing He said outright.

"Fine. Fifty yuans it is." The young man said immediately.

Lin Qing He felt that she still didn't understand the current market. It was probably overcharged!

"I said, Sister, don't act like you are being deceived. Fifty yuans is because you are a frequent customer here. If not, you think I'll sell it to you?" The young man said in displeasure.

Only then Lin Qing He didn't say anything. She took the gold chains and whispered, "Is there any more?"

"Sister, if you want it, then we'll naturally have it. However, it can be very risky to sell these things. If you want it, it won't be cheap next time." The young man stated.

"Collect some for me. I'll come and check it out next time." Lin Qing He said.

"Alright, but I won't collect too much. If you want, let's continue trading next time." The young man replied.

After Lin Qing He left, the young man went inside the room. There was a middle-aged man with a beer belly. It was really rare to be able to have this in this era.

"Eldest Uncle, this woman said she still wants more. Should we collect more?" The young man asked.

"This is interesting. There are still people willing to collect these at this time. Did she catch wind of something?" said the middle-aged man with a beer belly.

"During this situation, what good wind can there be," responded the young man.

When the red soldiers from outside previously came over, the black market had been closed for a while. Not a shadow was seen and the business was bleak for a while.

"Don't underestimate these people." The middle-aged man said. Then he continued, "Go and get her some. Next time she's here and asks her. You can give her some reward."

"Okay." The young man agreed.

Lin Qing He searched a small alley and took out a wet towel from the space to scrub herself clean before coming out.

She was in a good mood. As far as she was concerned, she had accumulated a lot of gold in her space. She would be able to sell it in the future.

But for now, these things still have to be overstocked and saved for future use.

Lin Qing He went to buy some things before returning home.

When she came back, she saw Zhou Qing Bai was at home. He didn't go to work today and went to buy pesticides. He returned early.

"You got back so soon." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Went to the city?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Yes, made a trip over." Lin Qing He nodded. She didn't tell him that she was planning to start collecting gold. He just had to follow her and enjoy the best of life in the future.

So it must be said that sometimes it's a blessing to be able to marry a very smart and capable wife who devoted herself to him.

Obviously, Zhou Qing Bai had such a blessing.

"What do you want to eat tonight?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Liangpi?" Zhou Qing Bai turned to her. He liked this very much.

"Okay." Lin Qing He merrily agreed. It was just Liangpi. No big deal.

Zhou Qing Bai had nothing to do, so he came in to help her. The couple happily worked away in the kitchen.

In fact, there was no technical skill. Just took a bit of time and energy. After Zhou Qing Bai became familiar with it, she let him handle it. Lin Qing He went to the backyard to pick two tomatoes to eat. One for her and one for Zhou Qing Bai.

The kids weren't home. Little Su Cheng and little Su Xun were with their granny, playing at the old Zhou's house. Therefore there was no one to disturb them. They felt quite at home.

Zhou Qing Bai munched on the tomato and made Liangpi. Lin Qing He brought up: "Our family will move in the future. When we settle down, we will bring Father and Mother over."

Really, it was difficult for a woman like Lin Qing He to take the initiative to propose such an idea. Even though it wasn't difficult to get along with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, the key factor was her husband made her willing to.

Zhou Qing Bai also didn't expect her to say this. He froze still for a second before saying, "It's still early."

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "It's just that when Father and Mother will move out with us. At that time, the expenditure will be big. So Qing Bai, when our country reforms and open up, will you go and set up a stall?"

"Will it be hard to make a profit?" Zhou Qing Bai said seriously.

"Aren't you afraid of losing face?" Lin Qing He grinned when seeing his focus here.

"As long as the country allows it, we won't lose face." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and answered.

This was this man's bottom line. As long as the country allowed it, he won't have any psychological burden. As for what Lin Qing He was doing now, he didn't agree. It's just he can't do anything about his wife.

That night, when he wanted to eat meat, he was defeated by his wife's move. Then there was no room for objection.

Lin Qing He smiled, and then said: "In the future, it will be very profitable to set up a street stall."

In the early days of reform and opening up, the trend of that era was to set up street stalls. What was the trend after street stalls were set up? It was self-employed.

After the self-employed, there was the sea channel, and then the boom in stocks and real estate.

In the initial stage of a trend, it was very easy to make money. So setting a street stall first won't end badly. Then they will consider opening a shop when they have enough capital.

After all, she probably will settle down after graduation at that time. So she can consider these things.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. His wife couldn't be wrong. What she says, he'll just implement it.

Lin Qing He looked at her man with a twinkle in her eyes.

Zhou Qing Bai added a handful of firewood and saw his wife's alluring eyes. The two ended up kissing in the kitchen.

Mother Zhou brought in little Su Xun, The door wasn't closed, so she witnessed it. She immediately retreated with her little grandson.

Really...in the broad daytime, they actually hugged together in the kitchen and were mouth-to-mouth.

Chapter 222: Complete with sons and daughters.

Zhou Xiao Mei went into labor at the end of August. She was particularly blessed as she gave birth to a daughter.

This was truly complete with sons and daughters.

When Su Da Lin came to announce the good news, he was all smile.

With two sons and a daughter, he was really satisfied.

It wasn't just him. His uncle and aunt were extremely happy too.

It was conceivable what Zhou Xiao Mei's status in the family was like in old Su family after giving birth to these descendants.

And the key point was that Zhou Xiao Mei’s family was wonderful. They were willing to help with the children. Zhou Xiao Mei had her own job and earned income every month. As the in-law family's uncle and aunt, they dare not look down upon Zhou Xiao Mei.

And Su Da Lin's uncle and aunt weren't that kinds of people.

It just happened to be the day for Lin Qing He's arranged meeting with the young man in the black market. So Lin Qing He took four pig trotters and visited Zhou Xiao Mei as the maternal family's representative.

Eldest Sister-in-law sent three jins of peanuts. Second Sister-in-law gave two jins of soybeans. She finally got to know Zhou Xiao Mei's temperament.

When Zhou Xiao Mei got married, she didn't give anything. So on the bridal's third day return, the other three families received gift while her family didn't get a fart.

Now she probably recovered her wits and knew that this sister-in-law, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't need to look at her face. She married very well. While her family might have to seek help from her in the future. So, she gave two jins of soy beans.

Third Sister-in-law also gave soybeans, but it was three jins. Even though she wasn't pregnant at the same same time this time, she still had affection which was nurtured during the time she breastfed the two sons.

Lin Qing He and Mother Zhou's gifts were all those pig trotters. Four pig trotters was quite hefty.

Zhou Xiao Mei was delighted that she gave birth to a daughter this time. Now she had both son and daughter. She didn't need to produce any more!

Seeing that she was still thinking about this, Lin Qing He couldn't laugh or cry. She sat with her for more than an hour before leaving.

Zhou Xiao Mei's postnatal confinement had always been taken care by Su Da Lin. Su Da Lin was already a veteran in this area. No one had to worry about anything. What's more, this youngest daughter was his precious.

Lin Qing He headed over to the black market.

"Sister, you came." Seeing her, the young man smiled.

Since he want to inquire about news from others, his attitude naturally had to be better.

"I'm a bit busy, let's not say anything extra. One hand pay the money and one hand deliver the goods." Lin Qing He didn't want to talk nonsense and straighforwardly stated.

"Okay." The young man was also candid. He took out gold bracelets, gold necklaces, gold rings, gold hairpins and gold earrings. There were so many of them.

After Lin Qing He examined them one by one, she whispered: "How much is it?"

"It's not expensive. You can take all of these for three hundred dollars, Sister." The young man said.

Three hundred dollars to source this batch of gold was really not too much. After all, they were all very heavy in gold and the styles were also very old.

Lin Qing He gave it a quick scan and then bargained in accordance with the market rules. The young man gave a discount of five yuan and then the price was at a deadlock.

Lin Qing He completed the transaction with the young man..

The young man counted the money, and said, "Sister, I want to ask you something. This gold ring can be the thank you gift." He took out another gold ring.

This person was unordinary, to be able to spend so much money at once.

Lin Qing He glanced at him and said, "Ask. If I know, I'll definitely tell you. If I don't, it can't be helped."

"Eldest sister, are you collecting these things because you heard something?" The young man whispered.

How could Lin Qing He divulge such a thing? She shook her head and casually lied: "My mother likes gold. She just has this one wish. I plan to put it in coffin with her when she pass away in the future."

Mother Lin certainly liked them, but it was impossible for her to let the gold accompany her into the soil. It was just all talk.

The young man mingled in the black market. He didn't believe her at all Seeing that she won't say anything, he said, "I'm not satisfied with the answer. I don't have to give this ring."

"If you don't have to give me, then state a price," Lin Qing He said.

Then, after buying the ring for twenty yuan, Lin Qing He left. She said that it was enough and didn't need to collect it for her.

Her action made the young man believe a bit. Was she really going back to give it to the elder to take into the coffin?

The young man seeked his uncle, and then said: "Eldest Uncle, I think it's definitely not that simple. What do you think?"

"It's fine if she won't say. We'll collect some ourselves. You can find a place to bury it," his eldest uncle said.

"Alright." The young man nodded.

Lin Qing He left the black market. She cleaned herself up and came to the black market to buy some stuffs. Then she went home.

As for that side of the black market, she will be no longer collecting gold in the future. Sure enough, there were still smart people. As soon as she collected these, they sniffed something out.

For the sake of safety, she'll leave it at that. She'll find a time to go to the city to have a look in the future?

She took a watermelon home. When Zhou Qing Bai came back from work, Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai: "When is the next time you will you go to the municipal city to buy fertilizers and pesticides?"

"You want to go?" Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows.

"I want to check around the city." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't believe it. He turned around and continued to wash his face. Lin Qing He said: "I made you braised pork. It's very fragrant."

"We'll discuss about it tonight." Zhou Qig Bai calmly stated.

His wife would use this trick every time there was something up, but he still couldn't resist. However, on the surface, he was unmoved.

The braised pork prepared by Lin Qing He was really delicious. It was especially tasty. They had rice. Sprinkle the soup on the rice and the grains of rice were all oily. With this braised pork, it can't taste any more perfect.

There was also a slab of cucumber and tomato egg drop soup to combat the oiliness. For the brothers, it was completely satisfying.

Naturally the same for Zhou Qing Bai .

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were soaked in a mixture of emotions. This kind of life ... is truly called life.

At night, Zhou Qing Bai waited for the children to fall asleep before he took his wife over for a swim. After swimming for more than half an hour, they returned.

The couple got on the kang. Zhou Qing Bai asked his wife what she was going to do in the municipal city. As for checking the city, he didn't believe it.

"I just plan to go and take a look around. If you don't believe me, I can follow you all the time." Lin Qing He said. When she said this, her hand was still naughtily wandering around his waist.

Zhou Qing Bai's attention shifted. The investigation of his wife turned to physical investigation.

It was unknown who lost and who won. Anyway, this matter passed like this in the end. He promised to take her with him next time he went to the municipal city.

After Zhou Qing Bai realized that he had erred due to beauty.

Chapter 223: Changed again

Zhou Qing Bai was going to enter the municipal city before school starts in September.

This time was to buy chemical fertilizers and pesticides back. After it's used this time, there was no need to buy them again this year.

So early that morning, Lin Qing He followed Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai felt powerless. He knew that his wife must have other plans, but she refused to say it. Since she followed, she has to stick with him. He won't let her wander around by herself.

The municipal city can't compare with the county city. There was some turbulence a while ago.

This was the characteristic of this era. From time to time, there will be waves.

"Go handle your business. We can meet here in the afternoon for the ride back." Sure enough, his wife planned to part ways with him as soon as she arrived at the station.

"Follow me." Zhou Qing Bai said calmly.

After all these years of sharing the same bed, he knew his own wife's temper. How can she truly do what she said, obediently follow him when she came to the city?

Of course Lin Qing He had no intention to be obedient. Wouldn't that mean she came here for nothing? The smell of ride over wasn't at all unpleasant.

School will start soon. There will be no time to come after school starts.

Wasn't this chance to make a sweep one or two.

"Let's make an arrangement to meet here. Qing Bai, don't worry, I won't get into trouble." Lin Qing He vowed.

Zhou Qing Bai refused to agree. He brought her with him to buy fertilizers and pesticides. There was still more than an hour left. He signaled her to follow her own itinerary, however, he would just follow.

Lin Qing He mentally voiced are you treating me like a criminal?

What's more, with your righteous aura, anyone can tell at a glance that you have retired from the force. Would people want to trade, who dares come out in front of you?

They'll be all scared away.

"What do you want to exchange?" Zhou Qing Bai asked in a low voice.

"I'm not thinking about exchanging. I just want to walk around by myself." Lin Qing He said.

Can't let him know about the gold exchange. This man was very traditional. The last he was willing to bring in a little through his teammate was already stretching his boundary. However, he wouldn't do anything else.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He brought her to the mall in the city with the intention to buy her two nice clothes.

But at this time, how could there be any stylish clothes. They were all the same. It already took a toil on Lin Qing He's aesthetics.

Instead, she bought another vest for Zhou Qing Bai and said, "I don't need any. I have spares to change into at home."

Seeing that she really didn't want to buy any, Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He brought her to the supply and demand cooperative in the municipal city and bought some things before coming to the station to wait.

Lin Qing He internally lamented how this trip was wasted. Her Qing Bai was always sticking to her. She felt really helpless.

After riding back to the county town with fertilizers and pesticides, Zhou Qing Bai cycled her back to the village with the items.

Lin Qing He took out the things within the space and carried them home. She deflatedly sent Zhou Qing Bai to occupy himself.

He really stopped her from getting rich.

Forget it. Since fate was telling her to not go too far, then she should stop. Anyway, she had collected a lot.

The new semester soon started. Da Wa went straight to the city to study for the first year of high school. He lived at his aunt's house. Lin Qing He gave him food coupons and the likes.

Once Da Wa went into the first year of high school, this young lad was absent from the family.

It wasn't just Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, who was used to eating together during the family meal, who felt reluctant to be apart. Er Wa, San Wa, and the young ones like Su Chen missed him dearly.

Lin Qing He went to bed that night and hugged Zhou Qing Bai. She brought up, "Don't know if Da Wa is used to living in his aunt's house."

"It's nothing." Zhou Qing Bai didn't care much.

Da Wa was already this big and that tall. In the countryside, he was treated as half an adult. It was just studying and nothing else, so Zhou Qing Bai wasn't worried.

The most important thing was that Da Wa had learned boxing skills from him. He had taught him carefully, so going against one or two was no problem.

Lin Qing He had the feelings of an old mother: "When these children grow up, they will have their own lives. It'll be just us two in the future."

Zhou Qing Bai lightly patted her on the back. Lin Qing He continued: "I will go to see him on my day off this week."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Even though his wife really spoiled the boys, he'll let her be.

At this time, the school didn't have the rule of taking two days off a week like later generations. Only one day off in half a month. This day was for the students to go home to get food.

Generally, they go home in the morning and return to school in the afternoon. Basically, all spent on traveling.

Lin Qing He counted the time and made her best dish, braised pork and braised eel.

When she came over, it happened to Da Wa's day off. Da Wa was planning on going back. When he saw his mother coming, he broke into a grin.

"Mother, I plan to borrow a bike from my aunt to go back." Da Wa jollily told her.

Zhou Xiao Mei had been in postnatal confinement even until now. She still wasn't out of postnatal confinement. Zhou Xiao Mei later bought another bicycle. The husband and wife each had one, which was truly remarkable in the city.

"Today, I happened to visit your aunt and bring you food and food coupons, so you don't need to go back." Lin Qing He explained.

She hadn't seen Da Wa for half a month. Lin Qing He was relieved to see that his spirit hadn't drop.

Don't judge by her unaffected speech. He was her own son. She was still relucant no matter what. He wasn't short, but in the end, he was only eleven years old.

Then she took out the basket that she brought. Baised pork and braised eel were Da Wa's favourite.

When the mother and son went upstairs together, Zhou Xiao Mei's body and bones had mostly recovered. When seeing Zhou Xiao Mei, Lin Qin He was shocked still.

This... This was too fat, right? At the moment Zhou Xiao Mei's body weight, she estimated that she would be up to one hundred and forty jins!

"Fourth Sister-in-law, why are you looking at me with such a look?" Zhou Xiao Mei said embarrassedly.

She knew that she seemed to have gained a lot weight. She felt relieved after giving birth to this one, so her heart relaxed and her body widened.

In addition, she had to nurse her daughter and her appetite was great. That's why it didn't take long for her to grow flesh at a speed that was visible to the naked eye.

Su Da Lin also played an indispensable part. He cooked wonderful dishes every day. Da Wa got to join in and enjoy the blessing.

"I see you are really plump. I brought braised pork and braised rice eel. We got more dishes for lunch." Lin Qing He smilingly said.

Zhou Xiao Mei knew her Fourth Sister-in-law's culinary level. She drooled at once. Lin Qing He came in to see her niece. She was nursed so well by Zhou Xiao Mei.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, Da Lin wants me to stop working and stay home to take care of the children." Zhou Xiao Mei told her.

"Didn't you say that you want to send her back to Mother?" Lin Qing He said in amazement. So they changed their mind again.

"Da Lin can't bear part from daughter." Zhou Xiao Mei sighed.

Chapter 224: Plunder a rabbit nest

"Your salary is quite a sum. If you retire, you will have 20 yuan less income every month. Even though brother-in-law's salary of forty yuan isn't low, but who knows what would happen in the future." Lin Qing He honestly gave her opinion.

These days, there were a lot of people wanting to snatch their jobs once on the market. However, if they want to find a job, it was as difficult as reaching heaven.

Even though it was already '75, there were still two or three years until the restriction loosens up. It was still a long while.

Don't underestimate Zhou Xiao Mei's monthly salary of 20 yuan. Even if Su Da Lin can't continue working, there was no need to worry at home with this salary.

An ordinary family with a 20 yuan income a month can survive.

From the perspective of future generations, it was best for a family to have three or more sources of income.

This way, there will be no anxiety. For now, Zhou Xiao Mei's family had two sources, which was also considered great.

At least they weren't completely relying on one source. There will be fewer worries and happiness will increase. Family conflicts will also naturally decrease.

Therefore, Lin Qing He doesn't support resignation.

"I don't want to resign either." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. But looking at her sleeping daughter, she sighed softly: "However, Da Lin treasures this daughter like the root of his life. He dotes with no boundary. He is reluctant to leave her at old home like he did with her two brothers."

"His aunt isn't young anymore. Have she considered retiring?" Lin Qing He pondered for a while and asked.

Su Da Lin's uncle and aunt both have jobs.

"She has. She plans to give her position to her youngest daughter, but it hasn't been decided yet." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

"Their side isn't far from here. If she is willing to retire, just go and ask. Change the payment from Mother to her." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Xiao Mei said, "Will Mother object?"

"What is there to object? Cheng Cheng and Xun Xun are both older now. They can play by themselves without the mother watching. Since the niece doesn't need her to raise, she had no objection to not getting paid." Lin Qing He explained.

Zhou Xiao Mei nodded, but this matter still needed to be discussed with Su Da Lin.

Lin Qinghe brought Da Wa out to buy some school supplies and gave him a yuan of allowance.

Have to mention, only Lin Qing He, this kind of mother would be willing to take out the pocket money of one yuan.

The phrase 'raise sons in frugality and raise daughters in luxury' doesn't mean be strict in the cost of sons' treatment. But rather, to exercise his hardworking spirit and endurance.

Pocket money was still given.

"At the end of the month, go back and help with the autumn harvest. Will there be any holidays?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Yes, there's seven days break." Da Wa nodded.

Lin Qing He had no problem. She said goodbye to Da Wa and then came to the black market to sell off all the pork leftovers she had accumulated. Afterward, she returned home.

As for Da Wa, he saved this one yuan. He wants to save money to buy a basketball, which was very expensive.

He knew the pressure at home. There were so many of them to raise. Even when he came to the city, he still had two bottles of milk a day, all of which were bought with his mother's salary.

Lin Qing He really didn't know that Da Wa wanted to buy a basketball. When she got home, she told Father Zhou and Mother Zhou how well Da Wa was in the city.

She also raised the matter with Mother Zhou. Maybe in the future, the little niece will be minded by her grandaunt. At that time, the money will be given to her grandaunt.

"Give it then. Cheng Cheng and his brother are so big now. Just let them remember to bring the living expenses." Mother Zhou didn't mind this.

In the past, the reason why she took the money from her daughter was to save it for the grandsons' marriage.

Now that eldest grandson had so much prospect, it was fine that the youngest daughter won't give money. However, the grandsons' living expenses still have to be brought over.

Even though they were relatives and the children were still young, the account still must be settled clearly. That's how they can stay as relatives.

There was no need to worry about this. Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei knew what to do.

Lin Qing He chatted with Mother Zhou about how plump her sister-in-law was now. Mother Zhou jollily scolded: "Really this girl. Don't know how to save money at all. To eat till that appearance, how much salary is enough for her?"

Though she said, Mother Zhou was extremely satisfied.

In this age, being fat was beautiful. Her youngest girl was able to be raised like that by her son-in-law meant her life was blessed.

How many girls in the village can marry into the city?

And the most important thing was that if one from the village marries into the city, it was considered as social status increase by marriage. One gets looked down upon by their in-laws. What's more, they have to do all the chores and have to supplement by getting food during the summer and autumn harvest.

To find a spouse with criteria like her daughter's, it was quite scarce.

Lin Qing He knew that her mother-in-law's mouth differed from her body language and didn't say much.

The autumn harvest started at the end of September. Da Lin's aunt was willing to retire and pass the job to her youngest daughter who was about to marry.

Although the city folk appeared respectful, they still need to have a job. If they were unemployed, they can't find a decent spouse.

So when it was almost time to get married, they'll have it easier when they got a job arranged for them.

Su Da Lin went to talk with his aunt about minding the children.

Su Da Lin regarded her as his family. He too was brought up by his uncle and his aunt.

She agreed. After all, she watched them when the couple was at work. They'll be taken back after work,. It wasn't too difficult.

Su Da Lin wants to give money, but she was set on not accepting.

So Su Da Lin brought over a piece of meat from time to time. He knew how to handle human relations.

Da Wa mentioned this when he got back on his vacation. It stopped at listening because the autumn harvest had already begun at this time. They were occupied.

All grains were mature one after another. They all have to be harvested quickly and be placed into the granary.

The first seven days were the busiest, so the county's high schools gave them a break. Many students in the county were from the countryside, so these arrangements were made. However, it wasn't long, only seven days.

After seven days, they got to return to school.

Da Wa helped for seven days. When he went back to the city, he brought a rabbit with him.

His father caught it. During this summer, he didn't get any. Zhou Qing Bai caught one on the first day of the autumn harvest this year.

On the day when Da Wa was going back, Zhou Qing Bai caught two of them.

These rabbits were really chubby, who knows how much grains it sneakily nibbled. Da Wa carried the rabbit and let Su Da Lin decide its fate. Su Da Lin gave half of it to his uncle, and the rest was braised as normal.

In the middle of the autumn harvest, Zhou Qing Bai plundered into a rabbit nest.

The few little ones were raised. As for the adult rabbit, it ran away.

In the eyes of this era's people, rabbits were terrible creatures that ruin crops. Not only do they eat crops, but they also dig and destroy the land. They were on the same level as voles.

However, the few bunnies were caught and raised at home. San Wa, Su Cheng, and Su Xun were delighted

After all, they were so small. They were truly cute.

Since they were rabbits and only got a few, it was no problem to raise them. It wasn't creating assets, so they didn't need to be on the edge.

Chapter 225: All raised well

This year's autumn harvest was still very smooth. The autumn rain only came down after the winter wheat was planted.

At this time, the production's public ration was handed in. Everyone’s food was also distributed. They were sharpening their knife and preparing for the meat distribution.

Also this period was also the day when Zhou Da Ni will get married.

This was the eldest granddaughter of the old Zhou family and it was still off-season time. So they prepared for the occasion.

Because of the gap of one generation, Lin Qing He didn't get a quilt as the dowry like she did for Zhou Xiao Mei when she got married.

Lin Qing He gave five yuan and gave at same time as the other sisters-in-law.

She also gave Zhou Da Ni an addition of a bolt of cloth so that she can make new clothes. This was also her best wishes to her.

The day after the meat distribution, Zhou Da Ni got married.

Lin Qing He reminisced. When she came, Zhou Da Ni was only that big. In a blink of an eye, she got married and soon will be a mother.

Lin Qing He couldn't help out as she got classes to teach. The banquet was attended by Zhou Qing Bai.

When Zhou Da Ni got married, the few aunts (father's sisters) also sent money back. It wasn't much, just five yuan per person. Still, the money was all Zhou Da Ni's dowry. Even when the in-law family hasn't separated, the money didn't need to be handed in.

Of course, if one encounters a tasteless in-law family, they will demand the dowry from the daughter-in-law. Fortunately, Eldest Sister-in-law didn't plan to push her eldest daughter into the fire pit. She sought a reliable household.

Now that it was off-peak farming season, the weather was beginning to cool down.

Especially after the autumn rain, the temperature started to drop.

"You brothers need to bundle up. You aren't allowed to play in the water anymore, understand?" Lin Qing He got up early in the morning and reminded the Su brothers.

Now they both lived here. The brothers loved it here and don't often go over to old Zhou's.

"We stopped playing in the water a long time ago. We're playing marbles." Su Cheng responded.

"Hungry." His younger brother, Su Xun voiced out.

"Are you hungry? Let's eat rabbit," San Wa, who was already dressed, said.

"Don't! Don't eat rabbit." Su Xun responded at once.

The little rabbits that were caught during the autumn harvest were raised. Now it was a lot bigger. Little Su Xun treasured them and didn't want to slaughter them to eat.

"It's raised to be eaten. Didn't you like it very much last time? Didn't you munched it so happily?" San Wa said.

"That's right. It's great to raise it to eat. Just like the chickens" Su Cheng was more practical.

"Don't eat it. Raise!" Su Xun protested. He started sniffing. Most likely about to sob.

"Don't cry. The rabbit will really be slaughtered if you cry." Lin Qing He interjected.

Little Su Xun immediately forced back the tears that were about to overflow.

"That's right. We'll raise it if you wish to." Lin Qing He said. Wait until they fatten up. By then, it'll be slaughtered for the New Year.

Little Su Xun was delighted.

After breakfast, he went to care for the rabbits. Lin Qing He left him be. She had already started knitting a sweater for Da Wa.

The previous ones didn’t fit anymore. So this year she bought another two jins of woolen yarn to knit a new one for Da Wa. The old one will be passed down to Er Wa. Not being wasteful at all.

After the autumn rain stopped, Zhou Qing Bai went to get firewood to prepare for the winter.

This year was much much warmer than last year. At this time last year, it was really extremely cold. That's why Lin Qing He didn't mind spending more money to stock up firewood in advance.

It wasn't that cold this year, so Lin Qing He let Zhou Qing Bai get the firewood.

When Zhou Qing Bai came back, he also brought a pheasant back. He captured it when he was gathering firewood.

Lin Qing He immediately grabbed a handful of mushrooms and soaked it. This pheasant was perfect with the fried mushrooms.

"I'm going to the city in two days to send clothes to Da Wa. Do you want to buy anything?" Lin Qing He asked him.

"Buy something for yourself." Zhou Qing Bai said to her.

Lin Qing He smiled at him: "Would I treat myself badly?"

Zhou Qing Bai, the tough guy, gave her a gentle gaze and then started to sort the firewood.

There was some firewood that needs to be dried, so they have to be spread out.

This matter was assigned to him. Then he was asked to kill the pheasant. Although she spoiled the man, Lin Qing He won't hold back on sending him to work.

Men, they got to be ordered around more to improve family harmony. And she didn't have to make it hard for herself.

However, the three meals a day must be done well. That way it's fair, right?

Pheasant with fried mushrooms was a completely perfect dish. It was flavorful and aromatic. It was served with rice. The whole family had a fulfilled expression.

"Father, will you want to hunt wild boars with your uncle this year?" San Wa asked.

He was already this big. He obviously remembered the wild boar matter and found it exciting.

"Hunt what wild boar? When you see it, you escape from it asap. What hunt?" Lin Qing He said.

"Da Wa will go to university in the future. Better to save some tuition." Mother Zhou added.

If youngest son doesn't have that ability, she will definitely not speak out. The main factor was that youngest son has that ability. That's why for grandson's college tuition in the future, then go for it if there is one.

"You don't need money to enter college. Same with living expenses. There are allowances. So there's no need. You aren't allowed to do such dangerous things." Lin Qing He directed at Zhou Qing Bai at once.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Even though Mother Zhou was rebutted by her daughter-in-law, she was satisfied in her heart. Fourth's wife really cared about old Fourth.

Lin Qing He didn't care about this. Hunt wild boars? That thing was that huge. On top of that, medical care was dangerous at the moment. Don't think about hunting. Pheasants, hares, etc. was more like it.

After the sweater was knitted, Lin Qing He brought it to the city to give it to Da Wa. She sold the meat in her hand before buying milk powder for the children at home.

As for Da Wa, there was no need. The county city was different from the countryside. Even in winter, there was a supply of fresh milk.

"Fourth Sister-in-law is really willing to treat the children." When Zhou Xiao Mei got home that day, she saw Da Wa's new sweater and emotionally remarked.

"True." Su Da Lin agreed.

"I estimate Fourth Sister-in-law's salary is basically used up." Zhou Xiao Mei analyzed.

"All... are raised very... very well," Su Da Lin said.

What he was referring to was that the children raised by Lin Qin He were outstanding. Zhou Xiao Mei decided: "We will also nurture our children in the same way as my fourth sister-in-law in the future."

"Alright." Su Da Lin nodded in response.

Da Wa wasn't at home. He went out to play basketball. He and his classmates pooled together money to buy it. Have to say, life in the city was indeed more colorful than life in the country.

Watching movies, strolling in the park, playing basketball, going to the restaurant, and the likes. It had everything.

Of course, there were many things to play in the countryside, but it wasn't as developed as the city.

After playing basketball, Da Wa strolled back to his aunt’s house. When he works in the future, he has to save money to buy a house to settle down in the city. He can also bring his parents over.

Chapter 226: Can't birth

Lin Qing He didn't know about eldest son's current wish was to enter university to get work and save money to buy a house.

If going according to the college students' condition, he doesn't really need to buy a house. The work unit will allocate one to him. What's more, a unit's accommodation of an excellent standard.

Da Wa hadn't got employment yet, so he didn't know this.

The snow came late this year. It wasn't until late November when it began to fall.

These days, Lin Qing He was learning and reciting words and sentences in English when she was idle.

After the year turned over, it will be '76. After another turnover, it will be the year when the college entrance examination is restored.

Counting the time, it was really soon.

Lin Qing He pore over the book. Zhou Qing Bai returned with Er Wa and San Wa from outside. The father and sons went for a run. Their faces were red when they came back.

Lin Qing He came out to check and said, "Don't you know to apply some vanishing cream before you go out?"

Then she took out the cream for the father and sons to smear. Er Wa and San Wa grabbed a mirror and put it on. Zhou Qing Bai had Lin Qing He.

"Mother, my uncle (3rd Bro Lin) just came over and asked Father if he wants to hunt pheasants. I want to go with my father." Er Wa said.

"You're going, then I'm going too!" San Wa immediately followed up.

"You stay at home and wait for us to hunt and bring a pheasant back to nourish you." Er Wa hurriedly interjected.

He feared that he'll get implicated by him and can't go either.

"I can hunt by myself. What use do I need you for?" San Wa retorted.

Er Wa became mad. San Wa ignored him and looked directly at his parents.

"Tomorrow, I will make sticky bean paste buns. It's gonna be busy. Both of you have to stay to help." Lin Qing He said in a huff.

"Mother, my eldest brother went the last time." Er Wa pointed out.

"After that one time, I get frightened at the thought of it. You two will stay here. You don't want this blessing of being able to stay indoors on these snowy days and want to wander outside. You got to be idle." Lin Qing He said.

On the next day, Zhou Qing Bai went hunting pheasant with Third Brother Lin. Lin Qing He kept Er Wa and San Wa back to help make bean paste buns.

Mother Zhou also joined in.

Sticky bean paste buns were the most commonly eaten in winter. They were also delicious. A family's favorite.

Mother Zhou told Lin Qing He about what she had heard: "Don't know where this plague( a person) came from. A big hole was torn open in the granary."

Lin Qing He still had classes to teach, so she had no idea. She was surprised when she heard this: "Someone touched the granary? They want to die?"

At this time, if one dared to touch something like the granary, they will get shot without hesitation.

"That's right. But no one was caught." Mother Zhou uttered.

In her opinion, this was suicidal behavior.

Lin Qing He frowned. During this time, this actually happened. She can almost imagine how chaotic it will be when the restriction loosens in the future. At that time, it'll truly be demons dancing.

"When I go out in the future, you should come and take a look often, Mother." Even though they had Fei Ying, it still felt unsafe.

"There is no need to worry in our village. There are neighbors left and right. Once Fei Ying bark, they can hear." Mother Zhou assured, "Still, I will come over often."

Lin Qing He nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai and Third Brother Lin came back in the evening. They were carrying a few pheasants.

Third Brother Lin took two back. The rest was left at this side.

Family members should be nourished a bit. Last winter, Father Zhou was seriously ill. This year he earned six points.

Putting aside the fact that he didn't want to push himself, he couldn't even if he wanted to. He was getting older.

The days passed, it was December.

When she woke up in the morning, the yard was covered with thick snow. It snowed quite heavily. The whole family was eating breakfast when the neighboring Mrs. Huang came over to ask for brown sugar.

Her daughter-in-law gave birth to another chubby boy last night. However, brown sugar at this time was really hard to buy.

So she came over to ask Lin Qing He.

"We got a jin. However, i'll need to use it later, so I can only give you half a jin, Auntie." Lin Qing He said.

Lin Qing He scooped out half a jin for her. Mrs. Huang paid slightly more money. Lin Qing He only took the market price. Huang Da Niang persisted: "Teacher Lin, please don't be polite with me. I know it's because it's me, otherwise, you'll be reluctant to give it. This money must be given."

"It's a joyous event to welcome the baby. We don't mind it. If you are like this, then I'll just say we got none in the future, Auntie." Lin Qing He said.

An extra two dime was given for the half a jin of brown sugar. How could Lin Qing He possibly accept these two dimes? They were neighbors. She would rather suffer a loss than let people have a chance to smear her.

Mrs. Huang smiled and then took it back, "Thank you, Teacher Lin."

"No need to thank. If I need it urgently and Auntie have, won't you also scoop some for me?" Lin Qing He smiled.

When Mrs. Huang went back, Lin Qing He continued eating.

Mother Zhou didn't say anything in front of her grandchildren. Once in private, she muttered to Lin Qing He: "Really. They knew she was close to giving birth and still didn't diligently head to the supply and demand cooperative. Instead, they came here to exchange."

Although she had a good relationship with Mrs. Huang, Mother Zhou disapproved of how she obviously came to take advantage.

The community's supply and demand cooperatives may have limited supply. However, if one wasn't afraid of hardship and to travel to the county city, they will be able to buy it after a few more trips, right?

"It's just a little brown sugar." Lin Qing He didn't mind.

What's more, she can get it easily. Since she got Shen Yu, she can buy everything she needs when she gets there. Milk powder had extremely limited stock. Still, she can also make reservations with Shen Yu. Once the goods were in stock, she will set aside two bags for her first.

Not much, just two bags.

Brown sugar was one of the materials she brought over. It was all used up. After all, it was only 20 jins. Not a lot. This batch was indeed bought at the supply and demand cooperative.

She owned a bicycle, so the journey to and back was quick.

Mother Zhou just muttered a few words. She didn't keep it at heart. It was unknown what went through her mind when she uttered: “It's enough to have Da Wa and the boys. Once they grow up, one of them can match a family of few."

Lin Qing He understood at once. This was comforting her on the matter of having babies, right?

She hadn't gotten pregnant since San Wa.

If Mother Zhou found out that she had ligated herself, then there will be no end to this matter. Afraid this was going to lodge in Mother Zhou's heart and not be overcome for a lifetime.

However, Zhou Qing Bai put the blame on himself. He explained that he was the cause, so they can't have any more babies.

With this, Mother Zhou felt a little guilty towards her.

Have to say, Lin Qing He had to give Zhou Qing Bai a thumb for what he did.

Sometimes, during the conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, the son had to shoulder the blame. Only then, they can peacefully co-exist.

"I feel my sons have been properly raised. They can compare to seven or eight brothers." Lin Qing He followed.

Mother Zhou was satisfied.

Chapter 227: Original male lead

During the Laba Festival, Da Wa was off for a holiday break. After all, it wasn't as strict as that of later generations.

Da Wa had a holiday break, so did Lin Qing He. This year, she was given two more cloth coupons and two food coupons than last year. The grain supplement remains the same.

Da Wa came back and said, "Mother, I met my uncle (3rd Lin) in the county city. Apparently, grandpa is sick."

Lin Qing He internally uttered the old man getting sick got nothing to do with me. Just when the words came to her lips, Lin Qing He looked at him as she said, "Then what do you think is the best action to take?"

"Say Mother, how about sending some money to grandpa?" Da Wa suggested.

Was this still her villainous son? Did she lead him on the wrong path?

Lin Qing He said: "We are all married-off daughters. At first, I didn't want to care about them. I had shown enough respect for them. It was them don't cherish me. But who let me have a filial eldest son."

Da Wa broke into a grin. Lin Qing He stated, "Giving him money, forget it. When I get home, I will cut some meat for your uncle to bring over." She also refused to let them know it was her doing.

Da Wa nodded. This worked.

"By the way, my classmate said that he would come to our house to play for a day." Da Wa brought up

"Sure. When? If it's after the meat distribution, then we can treat him to a feast. If not, the dishes will be mediocre." Lin Qing He said.

She had no objection to her son inviting classmates over. She welcomed it. After all, her sons made friends. She must support it.

"Our mediocre dishes aren't bad at all," Da Wa truthfully said.

He was occasionally invited by his classmates to have a meal at their home. However, he never went again after going once.

Because it was really ordinary. Even when they already did their best when he visited.

Speaking of this, he got to mention his uncle (Su)'s cooking skills.

No wonder Zhou Xiao Mei can get fat to this extent during her post-natal confinement. Su Da Lin’s cooking skills were comparable to Lin Qing He's.

He can make all dishes delicious.

After getting used to this, Da Wa can't take a bite when he had meals at his classmates' home.

He stopped going after once.

He can see that not everyone is so willing as his mother. Basically, all the money earned by the family was spent on eating.

Of course, clothes and others weren't short either.

Da Wa was still overcome with emotion.

Lin Qing He smiled. She liked what she was hearing and said: "What's your classmate's name? When's the visit?"

"The day after tomorrow. His name is Han Xu Jie." Da Wa replied.

Lin Qing He almost choked to death by the water she had just drunk. She stared at her eldest son and said, "What did you say your classmate is called?"

"Han Xu Jie." Da Wa turned to his mother and said, "Do you know him, mother?"

"Oh, Han Xu Jie. Like I thought. I heard it wrong," Lin Qing He replied and then drank all the water in the enamel cup.

No. It can't do. She got to suppress her shock.

Han Xu Jie. This was the male protagonist in the original story. She didn't expect that she would end up in a circle, he actually got involved with her eldest son.

The power of this original storyline was too strong.

"My classmate is very good at basketball and has good grades. He almost beat me the last time." Da Wa said.

He bought a basketball with Han Xu Jie. It can be said that the relationship is very strong. At least better than everyone else.

Lin Qing He mentally voiced, he's the male lead, how can he not be powerful?

"Invite then. It's fine to come over and sit around." Although Lin Qing He was vigilant, she still wanted to test the male lead.

If possible, then become friends. If not, then everyone co-exists in peace. With her here, even if he was the male lead, don't think about joining forces with the cute little white rabbit female lead and do something to her sons.

Despite feeling that his mother's reaction was a little strange, Da Wa didn't say anything.

As Da Wa said, Han Xu Jie came the day after tomorrow.

Have to say, he was worthy of the male lead destiny. He looked extremely handsome. Not worse than Da Wa. And he was two years older than Da Wa. Still, it was very rare to enter high school at this time.

In the original story, the male lead was much older than the female lead. But it was this maturity, stability, and reliability as well as the social status of the public servant of the society that had the female lead fascinated.

Lin Qing He didn't care about it that much. She looked at Han Xu Jie and smiled: "You must be Han Xu Jie, right? My Xiao Kai came back and told me. Welcome to our house."

"Hello, Auntie. Sorry for the sudden disturbance." Han Xu Jie was very polite and smiled.

"What disturbance? Auntie likes you students very much. If you are off for vacation, come over to my home more often." Lin Qing He smilingly responded.

Regardless of what she thought, Han Xu Jie still felt the warmth and welcome of his classmate's parents.

When Han Xu Jie went back by bicycle, he was a bit regretful as he told his parents today that he would go back. If not, he could stay for the night and go back tomorrow.

When this guy left, Lin Qing He let out a sigh of relief.

"Mother, why do I feel that you are buttering up to him?" Er Wa asked with candy in his mouth.

Lin Qing He shot a glare in response, "Your eldest brother rarely brings a classmate back home. Your mother, I was doing what you call sincere hospitality."

There was no buttering up. Why would she butter up the male lead. In this life, her three sons have been taught very well by her. They won't do those illegal things.

But still, the original storyline was really powerful. The plot was completely changed by her. However, when she asked the male lead just now, the male lead was still unwavering. He said he wanted to be a public servant in the future.

"Eldest Brother, what is your classmate's family background?" Er Wa asked.

"Just ordinary working class." Da Wa answered.

Without asking, Lin Qing He knew this. It was clear that the male protagonist was struggling from the bottom. His future was unlimited because he was upright. He'll also gain a lot of credit. It can be said that he'll rise up.

Of course, in the original story, her three villainous sons were the stepping stones.

But now, it was unknown whether her sons will not be the stepping stones anymore.

Of course, Lin Qing He held no ill will towards Han Xu Jie. It would be better for everyone to be in peace.

Although the appearance of the male protagonist, Han Xu Jie made Lin Qing He wary of the strength of the plot, she wasn't startled.

In a blink of an eye, the day for meat distribution arrived. After the meat was divided, the New Year was about to come. After getting his holiday, Su Da Lin came over and brought Su Cheng and Su Xun back.

There were so many children at home, it was quite lively.

On New Year's Eve, Lin Qing He and Mother Zhou cooked six main dishes. The family gathered together for the New Year's Eve dinner.

This year, Father Zhou didn't mention joining together for the New Year's Eve dinner, so Lin Qing He didn't mention it. If he still wanted to, she wouldn't agree.

Last year's Zhou Liu Ni's behavior happened once was enough. Lin Qing He didn't want to wrong herself and witness it again.

Chapter 228: Chat between sisters-in-law

Zhou Liu Ni raised the matter of not having New Year Eve's dinner together at home.

"Didn't we eat it together last year? Why aren't we doing it this year?" Said Zhou Liu Ni.

"Don't talk about it. After your display of manner last year, everyone became afraid. Who would be willing to eat with you." Zhou San Ni won't tell her off. It was Zhou Xia who spoke.

Zhou Liu Ni became annoyed: "What do you mean by that? Didn't you eat a lot last year? Also New Year's Eve dinner, isn't it just a meal?"

Zhou Xia didn't want to talk nonsense with her. He ran out to search for Er Wa after eating.

Lin Qing He came over after a while. She brought a bag of candy with her and divided it among her nephews and nieces. More or less, it was considered a courtesy.

"Fourth Aunt, why didn't you come and eat at old Zhou's house this year?" Zhou Liu Ni took the candy and asked.

"There are so many people. It's better for everyone to eat their own." Lin Qing He glanced over and replied.

Really, this Liu Ni...

Forget it. It wasn't her daughter. She won't be a nosy dog who disciplines the mice.

Zhou Liu Ni said: "My family has prepared a lot of delicious food this year. If we eat together, we can share it with everyone."

Lin Qing He mentally said, I almost believed your words.

"Fourth Aunt, I want to study next year, but my mother won't let me." Said Ni said.

"Your mother won't let you study, then go find your father." Lin Qing He responded.

"My father doesn't have a say. Fourth Aunt, why don't you help me pay for the tuition? When I grow up, I will be filial to you." Zhou Liu Ni suggested.

"Ask your mother about this." Lin Qing He just smiled and looked at Second Sister-in-law.

Second Sister-in-law just came out and stood at the door. She scanned the surrounding. It was obvious she was looking for bamboo sticks. Zhou Liu Ni immediately ran away.

Lin Qing He dissuaded on the surface that the child was still young. Then she came to find Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law for a chat.

Eldest Sister-in-law had just heard Zhou Liu Ni's bold words. She lowered her voice and said, "Ignore that Liu Ni girl. Don’t know where she learned these crooked ways. She always pushes everything to her sister and won't be obedient even after her Mother's beatings. What will she be like in the future?"

"I saw her accepting that boy, Chen Fang's candy yesterday," Third Sister-in-law mentioned with a frown.

"This happened?" Eldest Sister-in-law was surprised. Lin Qing He too.

"I saw it. She returned the sugar, so I didn't tell Second Sister-in-law." Third Sister.-in-law said.

Eldest Sister-in-law shook her head, "This girl is too wicked and unrighteous. She's like this now, how can she be taught once she grows up?"

Lin Qinghe didn't have any impression of Zhou Liu Ni, so she changed the subject. She brought up the harvest in various places this year. She heard it from Zhou Qing Bai when he came back.

Zhou Qing Bai had gone to the county meeting with the team leader to give a report. Although he wasn't paid, everyone would give him more respect.

Naturally, she heard that some other production team didn't pay the public ration and had to apply for a relief supply.

"It's not self-praising. Our production team is really one of the few that can work together as one," remarked Third Sister-in-law after listening.

"Before the heart wasn't one. That time, everyone was starving mad and didn't dare to be lazy." Eldest Sister-in-law said. She had married into old Zhou family early.

"You guys are chatting here and didn't call me to join in." Second Sister-in-law came in with a basket. There was wool in it. She wanted to knit a sweater.

Lin Qing He grabbed a handful of melon seeds for her: "As soon as I saw you were wearing an apron, I knew you were busy. I knew once you were done, you would come here. It's not the time for knit knitting sweater. Crack the melon seeds first. Five-spice flavored.

Second Sister-in-law accepted it with a smile, and said: "Where were you at?"

"Talking about how good the production team's harvest was," Lin Qing He said.

"That's right. My maternal home's harvest result isn't as good as ours." Second Sister-in-law nodded.

"You must have saved a lot, right?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"How much money can I save here?" Third Sister-in-law laughed it off.

"Still better than before separating." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

Don’t assume that in this era, many would split their family like old Zhou’s family did. On the contrary, many families remained an extended family. Splitting family wasn't popular in this society.

Like old Zhou family, where Father Zhou and Mother Zhou separated their families when they were still young, was really rare.

Still, the relationship between the brothers and the sisters-in-law in old Zhou family was also harmonious. Even if there were some squabbles, it was generally passable.

"No matter how much we save, it won't be as much as Da Wa's mother." Although Second Sister-in-law was satisfied with the separation, she still remarked.

Lin Qing He waved her hand: "We been sisters-in-law for so many years, don't you know what I am like? No matter how much money I have, it can't be saved. Whenever I have money, I spend it. The little that Qing Bai earns all year round got no leftover."

These three sisters-in-law got a sweat drop.

They were clear. This fourth sister-in-law earned the most among them. After all, she was a teacher. She got a salary and work points. Was this not an earning?

Though she can make money, she can spend it.

Ordering milk in summer and powdered milk in winter. The children were that big, what need was there to drink this?

Still, she bought it. There were still three meals a day. They didn't need to enquire about it. Just looking at the spirit of their in-laws since they ate there, they knew.

They must have had a lot of good stuff.

So when Lin Qing He said that she could spend one yuan and two dimes with the one yuan she had, it can't be fake.

Eldest Sister-in-law said: "Da Wa is going to college soon. It'll cost money?"

"There is no need to spend money. If he can pass the test, it'll be free. There's some food subsidy. This is enough for him to be self-sufficient. When he graduates in the future, he'll be assigned a job. He'll go to work and save money for a wife." Lin Qing He replied.

"What about Er Wa and San Wa?" asked my sister-in-law on Tuesday.

"The two of them can learn from their eldest brother. When their father married me, he earned it himself. Naturally, they had to work for it themselves when they married a wife." Lin Qing He irresponsibly responded.

Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, and Third Sister-in-law had a 囧 expression.

But this was the truth. When they enter the family door, their wedding present was given by their in-laws. While for Lin Qing He, it was all paid by their youngest brother-in-law.

It used to be a difficult time, but because of having this brother-in-law, the family had it a lot easier.

"Of course, I'm over-drafting the money on them in advance. I'm just responsible for making them grow taller. As for the rest, they have to save money by themselves. When they grow up, Qing Bai and I will start saving our pension money." Lin Qing He smilingly stated.

All the sisters-in-law didn’t believe this. They raise children to guard against old age. How can anyone save their own pension money? Let their sons support them when they are old.

So, this was the difference in the concept of the times.

If one has money, who would give you any attitude? She was a daughter-in-law for others, so she knew her own thoughts. It'll also be the thoughts of her future daughters-in-law.

So, having money was more important. Children can't be relied on. Spending money to get a nanny was easy and simple!

Chapter 229: Happiness

She chatted with her few sisters-in-law and nibbled on melon seeds. There were only one or two days a year that was like this. What's more, it was the end of the year. Everyone was jolly and merry. After all, the family was allocated the food and the money. All of which were held by themselves. How can they not be happy?

Speaking of it, old Zhou family was really much more liberal than other families.

Even Second Sister-in-law can find a sense of superiority when she goes out to compare herself with other wives.

Lin Qing He only returned after sitting for approximately two hours.

She poured a ceramic cup of sesame soup tea and said to Zhou Qing Bai: "When did you come back?"

"Not too long ago." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

The couple headed out together. Lin Qing He went to find the sisters-in-law to eat melon seeds. Later, a few married women around their age came. They all chatted and talk about family affairs. While Zhou Qing Bai visited at the leader’s house. There were many people. He just came back.

As for Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa, none of them had come back yet.

"Drink some too." Lin Qing He poured him a cup too.

Zhou Qing Bai drank it.

"Tomorrow my brother and my sister-in-law will come over." Lin Qing He told him.

She heard from Da Wa. This time Father Lin was ill, she didn’t send a penny over. If she didn’t know, then forget it. However, eldest son personally encountered it. So she cut out a piece of meat for the sake of going through the motion.

But she let the Third Brother Lin give it in his own name and not in her name.

Lin Qing He really didn't want to be involved in a father-daughter drama with Father Lin.

She also heard a few words from Third Sister-in-law Lin. Father Lin's illness was indeed more severe compared with Father Zhou's last year. Mother Lin only noticed when he almost burned his brain silly in the middle of the night. After that, it was chicken flying and dogs jumping.

Lin Qing He wasn't interested in this matter, so just a display of thought was enough.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged. Tomorrow he will be at home waiting for his brother-in-law to come.

"One year after another. It really passes fast." Lin Qing He reminisced.

Zhou Qing Bai's gaze was gentle. He took her hand, and said, "Forever pretty."

Lin Qing He's eyes lit up. Alas, her family Qing Bai knew how to speak words of romance?

With a smile in his eyes, Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife. Lin Qing He got into a huddle with Zhou Qing Bai. The couple went back to the room to be naughty.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa only got around nine o'clock.

"Lock the door and go to sleep." From the room, their father's voice sounded.

Obviously, the husband and wife had already called it a day.

Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa answered in unison. Then they numbly locked the door and went back to the room.

"It's still so early." Inside the room, Lin Qing He wasn't asleep. She gave Zhou Qing Bai a light hammer.

Zhou Qing Bai's voice was a little husky: "It is early."

This hinted at something meaningful. It came to Lin Qing He, her aunt came a few days ago. He didn't touch her when she left yesterday. However, today...

Lin Qing He coughed dryly and said, "It's New Year. We aren't young anymore. Just relax."

It was impossible to relax around. They busied away from around nine o'clock to around 12 o'clock. Although there was a break during the period, Lin Qing He was still so tired that she couldn't move her fingers.

"If you are like this, see if your back hurt to death tomorrow." Lin Qing He uttered weakly.

"It won't." Zhou Qing Bai was satisfied and went to sleep with his wife in his arms.

If the living conditions was terrible, then he won't have the strength. However, she had taken care of him very well. Everything was managed so meticulously. It was only three times. His body can withstand it.

Although Zhou Qing Bai hadn't mentioned it before, he vaguely knew that if Da Wa's true mother was here, them father and son would have it hard.

In fact, when he first came back, he was worried. Endlessly worried. However, he never thought that his wife had already changed her soul then.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't think there was any wrong. One could call him a scumbag. But honestly, he and the boys really didn't have much affection with the boys' true mother.

The number of times he came back over the years can be counted.

But toward his current wife, he clearly understood that she was the one he loves. He can hardly imagine what this family would be like without her.

And the children. What kind of paper they will grow into?

Zhou Qing Bai thought about these things as he hugged his wife into a peaceful sleep. Even in his dream, the corners of his mouth were smiling.

Lin Qing He didn't know that her man had so many thoughts. Although he didn't say it, he had a lot of it.

While she didn't think so much. She slept very comfortably in his arms. This man was like a big heater. The kang was cold in the middle of the night, but with him, it wasn't freezing at all.

Early the next morning, Lin Qing He got up to cook ribs and sesame congee.

Sesame nourishes the kidney. Her cattle had been plowing the land for so long last night, so she got to give it some good nourishment.

With a touch ginger, the sesame and pork ribs congee tasted extremely delicious.

The family had congee and then went with their own business.

Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin brought their three daughters and one son over for a visit. Currently, Third Sister-in-law Lin had one more in her belly.

Lin Qing He couldn't believe it. Really fertile.

She got an unreserved comment. She had never seen Third Sister-in-law Lin when she wasn't pregnant.

The couple and their children came over as guests. What's more, they brought over food.

People were like this at this time. After all, nobody had it easy. Lin Qing He didn't say anything. She just made sure the lunch was undoubtedly hearty and had them stay for a meal.

The nieces and the nephew were too shy to eat. Lin Qing He used the public chopsticks to give them some.

When going back, Lin Qing He gave a half-bag of milk candy to Third Sister-in-law Lin to take it back and share it.

"Just leave it for San Wa and the others. We don't need to eat this," dissuaded Third Sister-in-law Lin.

"You can eat them. It's just half a bag of candy. Take it." Lin Qing He responded.

Third Brother Lin's children all agreed that Third Aunt was really nice. They want to come as guests again in the future. Lin Qing He expressed that she welcomed them at any time.

Third Brother Lin scheduled a day with his brother-in-law. They will go to hunt pheasant again on the7 th.

The family happily went back.

Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai: "My brother is like this. I don't know if this happiness or unhappiness for him."

"It's happiness." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

His wife said that future generations will have family planning. Meaning fewer and better births. Afraid she can't understand this society and its heart for plenty of children.

However, Zhou Qing Bai understood.

There was no concept of family planning at this time. What's more, the family got a house, as well as having sons and daughters.

What was left?

Just going to the field and earn work points to support the family. If they can support the family, then it will be considered happiness.

"Then it is." Lin Qing He said in her mind.

It's just, her brother looked more drained (in a skinny skeleton way) than Zhou Qing Bai, the (older) brother-in-law.

Chapter 230: College entrance examination resumes

Using later generations' speech- the poorer they are, the more they birth and the more they birth, the poorer they get.

Every era has its own norm. In the current moment, they have no awareness of the matter of raising children.

Even if there was, it was a very small fraction.

It was fine as long as they (the babies) have a bite after they were born. They (the parents) won't consider too much.

That's how the New Year's Day of 1976 passed.

On the second day of the New Year, Eldest Sister and Second Sister brought their husband and children over for a visit.

After the reception, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai followed the old rules. They took the children to the city to take pictures and watch movies.

1976 was destined to be an extraordinary year.

Many things happened this year. Even Lin Qing He rarely went to the county city.

She also instructed Da Wa to not participate in some student activities when idle. Da Wa could see his mother's worries, so he agreed.

This year, there was a lot of unrest outside. When Zhou Qing Bai went out to buy pesticides, he almost got into trouble. He was able to withstand the investigation and came back without incident.

However, Lin Qing He had lingering fears. The leader knew that there was another storm outside, so he didn't send Zhou Qing Bai out again.

This kind of movement continued until the second half of the year. Only then, it improved.

Their production team was considered safe. Many people in other production teams weren't in the mood to work.

Especially after the big movement was over. After the bad guys were caught, it was almost a celebration.

Lin Qing He didn't go out much from beginning to end. She still continued to collect meat from Sister Mei, but those were all stored in the space. Anyway, it won't go bad. As for the county city, she had no intention of going there this year.

Everyone in the school was discussing it.

"Don't know what will happen in the future." The principal said with mixed emotion.

Lin Qing He didn't know how to voice it out. However, it was Chen Shan who said it, "Principal, rest assured. The bad guys are defeated. It will definitely get better and better in the future."

He applied to go back to visit relatives in the municipal city this year. Chen Shan, the scumbag, was from the municipal city. But after the college entrance examination was restored, he was admitted to a university and went to other provinces.

The other teachers thought he had received any news and all huddled to ask.

Chen Shan looked at Lin Qing He.

Until now, he hadn't completely given up on Lin Qing He.

He knew that Lin Qing He had set her sight on Zhou Qing Bai, a rural man. He couldn't understand how she, a dazzling, self-taught woman, would like Zhou Qing Bai, this taciturn with no future?

That's why he would still test Lin Qing He's from time to time.

It's just that Lin Qing He never gave any hope.

For example, this time. When he looked over, Lin Qing He had her head in sorting out her own paper, not caring whether he had any news or not.

"I did hear a few words when I went back this time, but don't spread it out." Chen Shan misleading said.

With this, everyone had a joyous expression.

Lin Qing He snorted in her heart. This scumbag had some skill in coaxing people.

Did he say something? It can be said he said nothing.

Saying it will get better and better in the future, wasn't this nonsense? Who would dare to say that it will get worse and worse in the future? It can directly get one killed.

In the year 1976, Lin Qing He was very cautious. While being cautious, she was also a bit high-spirited. The next year was her highly awaited 1977.

It will also be a brand new year.

In the second half of the year, during October the rural area was occupied with the autumn harvest. Lin Qing He began to go to the county city when free and sell all the leftovers she had hoarded this year.

She made a profit of almost three hundred yuan and then bought a batch of supplies from Shen Yu.

1976 passed very fast.

It went without saying Lin Qing He went all out on this year's New Year celebration, because starting next year, she and Da Wa will enter university.

Both she and Da Wa were bound to win a spot in college.

Of course, Lin Qing He thought so. Da Wa didn't know yet. After he finished high school, Lin Qing He didn't plan to let him take a test. Instead, she got him to wait.

Lin Qing He had notified Zhou Qing Bai a long time ago on this matter. He didn't have any objections. He just remained a little silent.

In October of 1977, the announcement of the resumption of the college entrance examination spread throughout China and the examination will be taken one month later.

All the educated urban youth who were in the countryside went wild.

They went everywhere to borrow books. They also didn't participate in the fieldwork and stayed in the room to revise and study.

This was the only way for them to return to the city. How could they be willing to miss it? They had spent too many years in the countryside. They desperately want to go back to the city. They had enough of the rural area!

"It's truly a misfortune. If they go back to the city, what will happen to their men and children, as well as their wives and children?" As he smoked a big cigarette, the leader told Zhou Qing Bai with a frown.

The leader's daughter was married to an urban educated youth. Everything was fine before, but now he has put all his hopes on studying.

If he returns to the city later, what will happen to his daughter and grandson?

Moreover, there was no short of this phenomenon.

Many educated youths, who went to the countryside, had married and had children. Whether it was male or female educated youths, they want to pass the exam and leave now the college entrance examination was restored. What will their family do?

The family can't follow them. Relocating the household registration was a big problem. They don't a house or job. Forget about moving the household registration.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He'll discuss it with his wife after returning home.

Lin Qing He shook her head. What should she say? Returning to the city was a major movement, and was also a major change. It'll happen sooner or later. Most of the educated youth were unwilling to stay in the field and dig food.

It'll be liberated in the future and won’t be the same as before. At most, they can rent a house when they enter the city.

But for these two or three years, it will certainly remain the same.

People's hearts were restless. Two to three years was enough for many people and many families to fall apart.

But what can be done? People in this era always had it extremely hard.

"Teacher Lin, do you have any books at home? Let us borrow them." Two female educated youths came over.

"You can go to the school and ask. Our books had been lent away." Lin Qing He said.

She and Da Wa still have one set. However, there was still a month left. She and Da Wa still have to meticulously study it.

Da Wa was very diligent in revising the old and learning the new.

Initially, after finishing the second semester of high school this year, he wanted to go directly to the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University. But he was stopped by his father.

And it was recommended others to enter.

Da Wa was very angry and puzzled at the start. His father told him to wait. It was until the news of the college entrance examination when it dawned on him at once.

What's more, this was obviously an excellent opportunity for him. So Da Wa was currently very hardworking.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were very supportive of their grandson. They hoped that he becomes a college student and bring glory to his ancestor.

So, they urged Lin Qing He to make him stewed chicken soup to replenish his body.

Chapter 231: Smoke

Naturally, Lin Qing He won't have any hesitation. She killed a chicken to replenish Da Wa's body. Herself as well.

Even though the college entrance examination was restored, Lin Qing He continued to teach. Therefore nobody knew that she was going to take the college entrance examination.

Even when Lin Qing He took time off to accompany Da Wa to the college entrance examination, everyone thought that she was just accompanying him.

Da Wa was tall, but he was still only a 13-year-old child.

This 13-year-old boy was already 1.75 meters tall, which was half a head taller than Lin Qing He.

Due to Lin Qing He's meticulous care and martial arts training with Zhou Qing Bai, he developed really fast. Saying that he was seventeen or eighteen was believable.

On the day of the college entrance examination, Zhou Qing Bai also came and accompanied the mother and son. They rode two bicycles.

Da Wa had his own bike. Lin Qing He hopped on Zhou Qing Bai's one. They had the exams in the city.

Lin Qing He entered the examination hall with Da Wa, while Zhou Qing Bai was guarding outside.

After entering the school examination hall, Lin Qing He and Da Wa encountered familiar faces.

Chen Shan and the other educated youths. They also saw Lin Qing He and Da Wa.

The sight of the mother and son made their faces turned ugly. It wasn't an exaggeration to say this time the college entrance examination was like thousands of troops having to squeeze through a log bridge.

But unexpectedly, this mother and son were participating too.

This mother and son pair, one was self-taught, and the other was said to be the first in the whole county high school.

Lin Qing He was fine because everyone thought she was only self-taught till junior high school standard. Maybe she came to try her luck. However, Da Wa was the real master of studying.

Chen Shan came over to say hello: "Teacher Lin is also participating in the college entrance examination."

"Yes. Isn't it the same for Teacher Chen?" Lin Qing He replied.

Then she led Da Wa to the examination hall. Basically not talking to the educated youth at all.

What's more, with so many educated youths, only Chen Shan was admitted. She didn't know if anything would change for the others. According to memory, they couldn't pass the exam.

After the test paper was passed out, Lin Qing He first skimmed over it. After that, she was greatly relieved. It wasn't difficult. The knowledge was more comprehensive. The majority of large points area required careful memorization. Basically, whether one knew it or not.

What's more, she tested Da Wa on these. Lin Qing He can do, so can Da Wa.

Therefore, Lin Qing He was very confident. After finishing the exam, she didn't forget to check it carefully. Although she finished writing in advance, Lin Qing He persisted in handing in the paper when the time was up.

When the time was up, Lin Qing He was the first to hand in the paper outright. Behind her were many grumbling students.

Someone with poor mental strength had immediately collapsed on the table and sob after receiving the test papers.

Lin Qing He went directly to the agreed meeting point and waited for Da Wa. After a short while, Da Wa arrived. And with him was Han Xu Jie.

Lin Qing He: "..." It was the college entrance examination, how can she still bump into this one?

"Hello, Auntie." Han Xu Jie greeted politely.

"Hi Xu Jie.." Lin Qing He smiled.

After all the exams were completed, Lin Qing He had Da Wa bid farewell to this young but with a strong sense of justice male lead.

After the exam, it was naturally more relaxed.

Lin Qing He brought Da Wa over to gather some things that she needed to prepare for university, and then returned home.

"Mother, are you sure I can pass the exam?" Da Wa laughed.

"None of these topics are too difficult. You can do the one I usually gave you for revision. Passing the exam is no problem." Lin Qing He sat in the back of Zhou Qing Bai and said.

"Mother, how did you do in the exam?" Da Wa grinned.

"I don't know yet." Lin Qing He shook her head. She estimated that if there were no accidents, every test paper should be about ninety-seven/ninety-eight percent correct.

After returning home, Zhou Qing Bai came over to seek his eldest son in private. It was the same old tune.

Back then, Zhou Qing Bai questioned him out of nowhere. Why did he ask that?

But now Da Wa understood. It turned out to be because of this.

Da Wa thought for a while and answered: "I have one question that I'm not sure about. As for the rest, I'm sure I got it. As for my mother, I guess she can do it all. She's too competent."

Speaking of his own mother, Da Wa was full of admiration.

It was his mother who gave him the key points to review. The test areas were basically the same. Even if there were deviations, they weren't far off.

Therefore, Da Wa believed that his mother is definitely better than him. Her score will be higher than his.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at his eldest son with contempt. Da Wa said, "Father, don't look at me with such a look. I guess in the whole county one may not be able to find another like my mother.

In the eyes of Da Wa, this time the county's first place was definitely his mother.

But his mother was humble. She kept a way out by not say anything. So Da Wa didn't say anything.

At the beginning, everyone didn't know about Lin Qing He participating in the college entrance examination. Well, weren't the educated youths present too?

Therefore, her participation wasn't a secret in the entire production team.

When Father Zhou and Mother Zhou heard this, they were stunned.

Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, and Third Sister-in-law came running over.

"Da Wa's mother, did you really take the college entrance examination?" Eldest Sister-in-law and the others asked.

"Yeah. Was bored and had nothing to do. So I went to check it out." Lin Qing He smiled and answered.

"How did you do on the test?" asked Third Sister-in-law.

"I don't know. I just did what I know. As for whether it's right or not, I don't know." Lin Qing He was still quite modest.

After all, she can't talk too big, right?

"If you get admitted, then you will be in the newspaper." Second Sister-in-law admired.

This fourth sister-in-law really did what they were afraid to do. She actually took the college entrance examination that only educated youth students could do.

Can't even find one with so much aspiration within the ten miles and eight villages. What's more, she was born with mud legs, clear background, and had ancestors that were poor peasants for 18 generations.

"A matter without a shadow." Lin Qing He replied with a smile.

The neighbors from all around came to ask questions. Lin Qing He, a.k.a Teacher Lin gained glory.

Regardless of whether she can pass the exam or not, just relying on her knowledge and achievement in a literacy class for a few days was enough to see how motivated she was.

They used to say that she didn't work. It seems that they really misunderstood Teacher Lin.

This was someone who truly desires to learn more knowledge and was able to accept any grievances. This spirit was beyond the reach of many people.

Father Zhou was also delighted. If Fourth's wife can pass the exam, his family will have two college students this time.

This was simply smoke coming from the ancestors.

Chapter 232: Going wild

While Mother Zhou had trouble sleeping. She flipped and turned over during the night. Father Zhou couldn't help but utter, "What are you doing?"

"Old man, haven't you thought about it?" Mother Zhou said.

"Thought about what?" Father Zhou asked.

"What if something happenes by chance when Fourth's wife get admitted?" Mother Zhou voiced her worry.

At first, she was happy when she heard fourth daughter-in-law took the college entrance examination. She had the same thought as Father Zhou. If they both got admitted, there would be two college students in the family.

How many generations of our ancestors hadn't been so brilliant?

But later Mother Zhou felt that it wasn't appropriate. If Fourth's wife really passed the exam, then what should the family do after she went to college?

Old Fourth, Er Wa and San Wa will have to stay at home.

Once she goes out to study, she'll be surrounded by college students outside. Fourth's wife was so pretty and knew how to interact. Don’t know how many people Ishe would attract.

How can Mother Zhou feel reassured?

Father Zhou never considered about this aspect. When he heard his wife say these things, Father Zhou simply rolled his eyes: "I think you had too much oil content and got your brain clot by oil."

"What are you talking about?" Mother Zhou unhappily responded.

"How could this kind of thing happen? You forgot how old Da Wa and his brothers are? Fourth's wife isn't stupid. Would she be willing to leave her three sons to have children with others and raise again from scratch?" Father Zhou rolled his eyes.

What kind of temper did Fourth's wife have? She was such a clear minded person, how could she do such a stupid thing.

Hearing what her old spouse said, Mother Zhou felt it got some reason.

Still, Mother Zhou wasn't at ease.

With Mother Zhou's older generation's traditional mindset, she still believed that it was better for women to stay at home and don't go out by themselves.

Besides, she (LQH) still has a job at home, teaching in junior high school. There was salary of more than ten yuan a month. Work points too. How great was that?

Was there a need to go study something like a university?

"Don't say it in front of Fourth's wife." Father Zhou reminded. Fourth's wife did show them respect, but she didn't want them to get invovled in her matter. Otherwise she would just flip her face.

Mother Zhou acknowledged his words. Then she came over to her son the next day to talk about it.

"Qing Bai, say, can your wife pass the college entrance examination?" These was Mother Zhou's first words.

To his mother, Zhou Qing Bai won't conceal it. He nodded and said: "My wife can pass the exam." He felt it wasn't just passing. She would obtain an excellent result in the exam, because ever since his wife returned from the exam, she was in extremely good mood.

Seeing her silly son being like this, Mother Zhou whispered, "Don't you have any thoughts?"

"What thoughts?" Zhou Qing Bai stared at his mother.

"If your wife gets admitted to college, she will have to go far away to attend university. Then what will happen to you and the children?" Mother Zhou Mu asked and then continued: "Besides, your wife is doing fine in the village now. She got salary and work points. Who doesn't respect her when she goes out? Where is it necessary to go to this university?"

Zhou Qing Bai understood then. He knew that his mother was doing this for his own good. He had heard his wife say in the future, this academic qualification was very important.

And he also knew that his wife wants to get out of the village. Going to university had the best career path.

"Don't worry about this, Mother. Da Wa will be in the same school with his mother." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Mother Zhou was taken aback, and then she was delighted: "Really?"

If grandson and his mother were in the same school, it couldn't get any better.

The eldest grandson was that big. He'll know that he needs to take care of his mother. He won't let other college students have thoughts on his mother.

"But can your wife beat Da Wa?" Mother Zhou couldn't help but say.

Old man had said their grandson was very good at studying. He was born in the present, but if this was in the past, the top scholar and the likes was possible.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned: "Da Wa said he might not be able to beat his mother."

Mother Zhouwas shocked, and uttered: "Da Wa can't beat your wife?"

"Let's talk about it when the results come out. However Mother, there's nothing to worry about. I have discussed these matters with Qing He a long time ago." Zhou Qing Bai said.

His mother's worries was what he was worried about before. After all, his wife was too good. After going outside, will she see a better man than him?

Just last night, cough cough, she promised him that she won't abandon her husband and her sons when on top of him. She was reluctant to part from such strong and excellent sons she raised.

It's only a few years of university. It will pass in a blink of an eye. After these few years, he will be more relaxed in the future. At that time, he will go to visit her from time to time.

If he can, he can find a business to do and then move his household registration over and bring the children over to reunite.

But for now, they will need to be separated for a while.

Although Mother Zhou was still a little worried, she was able to sleep better than before.

Afterward Lin Qing He clearly felt her mother-in-law's attention and care.

Lin Qing He mentioned this to Zhou Qing Bai in private: "Does Mother think I will run away with someone?"

If not, why would she treat her so well all of a sudden? It wasn't just this. She also hinted at her that Qing Bai was a great man and the children were outstanding. If she kept at it, she will definitely be able to sit and enjoy the happiness in the future .

Zhou Qing Bai smiled: "Mother is more traditional-minded. She felt you are doing wonderful in the village. Don't worry, she won't stop you."

Lin Qing He nodded and asked, "What is Da Wa doing? I haven't seen his figure for the whole day."

"He rode the bicycle to the city early in the morning. He said he would stay at his aunt's house for a few days and visit his classmates," said Zhou Qing Bai.

Lin Qing He knew then. Da Wa must have been looking for Han Xu Jie.

Have to say, this male protagonist's personality and charm was really strong. Her son was willing to be close to him. For now, the two were good friends, so Lin Qing He didn't interfere too much.

Da Wa stayed in the city for three days. When he returned, Han Xu Jie came back with him.

Han Xu Jie had also brought clothes and rations. This time he wanted to stay for a few days.

Lin Qing He: "..."

This Murphy's law was really terrifying. The more she didn't want to it to happen, the more it does. Lin Qing He still hypocritically expressed welcome. Even Zhou Qing Bai didn't sense that she didn't welcome the male lead.

Han Xu Jie came over to live for three days. He liked the Zhou family very much. He had a very good relationship with Er Wa and San Wa. When he went back, he had some reluctance. Still, he went home.

Lin Qing He shook her head. Although he was the male lead, he was still a young boy. He went wild with her three mischievous sons these days.

Chapter 233: Scum man looking for beating

While waiting for the college entrance examination results, people's hearts were a little reckless.

As far as Lin Qing He knew, because of the recovery in the first year of this year, everything was rushed, so the conditions were relaxed. But from the second year onwards, it was truly abandonment of wives and husbands.

Because a requirement in the second year was that students who take the college entrance examination must be single. Married students weren't allowed to take the college entrance examination.

What did this mean?

It meant that the educated youth who went to the countryside will choose to divorce!

This year, people's hearts started stirring. Next year, it will be a mess.

The Community's Education Office's education assistant soon issued a notice to fill out the choice form.

Lin Qing He and Da Wa swiftly went over.

The other educated youths were also there. They all got the choice form, but they didn't know how to fill in, so they came to Lin Qing He in the end.

Lin Qing He's ambition was very simple- Bei University, Hua University, Fu University, Zhe University.

Only these four universities.

Da Wa straightforwardly copied his mother. His grandmother had told him in private that he must enter the same university as his mother.

What's more, Da Wa thought he probably passed the exam. After all, he was a recent high school graduate and he was certain he grasped most of the questions

When other people saw them mother and son like this, their mouths twitched. Was this goal too grand?

What godly universities were these?

There was no way to use the mother and son as a reference. The others followed Chen Shan's way.

Chen Shan applied for the likes of Wu University.

Lin Qing He didn't pay any heed to it. She filled out the choices and solemnly handed them to the education assistants. Then she returned home with Da Wa.

The admission notice was passed down more than a month later. Chen Shan was admitted to Wu University. He was the only college student admitted in the whole area.

Although this man wanted to dig another's corner, he got good reviews in other aspects excluding digging other's corner. No one in the countryside made things difficult for him.

Well, he successfully got the admission letter.

Those from ten miles and eight villages all saw Chen Shan in a new light.

Lin Qing He still has classes. It was the end of the semester. There were only a few classes left to teach before the holiday arrived. Because of the restoration of the college entrance examination, importance was attached to education.

Even the community's junior high schools started to set up scholarships at the first minute. As long as one can get good results in joint examinations with other communities, they will get scholarships.

The aim was to encourage children to learn and study.

After class that day, Chen Shan came to look for Lin Qing He.

"I'm leaving tomorrow." Chen Shan looked at Lin Qing He and said.

Lin Qing He rolled her eyes: "Teacher Chen, congratulations. As a teacher, I also advise you to be kind to others, be a proper teacher, make contributions to society, and don't be the scum of society."

Lin Qing He was eager for Chen Shan to leave quickly. After leaving, they will never see each other again in this life. It meant it ends here.

"Teacher Lin, you know my intention for you. I haven't changed in the past few years. Now that I am admitted, you can come with me, Teacher Lin. Leave the countryside with me and live in the city." Chen Shan looked at her and declared.

Probably due to receiving the university admission notice, Chen Shan became a little brazen. His affection for Lin Qing He was almost undisguised in his eyes.

"I'm kicking you scumbag to death!" Er Wa, who had already in second grade, appeared out of nowhere. He threw a leg out and kicked Chen Shan away.

Don't underestimate Er Wa because he was only eleven years old this year. He was only a little shorter than Chen Shan. Chen Shan was about 1.73/1.74 meters tall. Er Wa was already as tall as Lin Qing He, 1.65 meters.

He was well raised by Lin Qing He. He liked to play football or go to the county high school to play basketball. He was as strong as a cattle. He wasn't afraid of Chen Shan at all!

Chen Shan also didn't expect him to be there. He gave Lin Qing He a final glance, then turned and left.

"Stop right there!" How could Er Wa let him go. His eyes were red with anger.

This scumbag dared to seduce their mother and want their mother to abandon her husband and sons to go with him. Simply asking for a beating!

"Ahem, Er Wa, it's late. Time to go home." Lin Qing He had to hold onto her son and said.

Da Wa was thirteen years old and 1.75 meters tall. Er Wa was 11 years old and 1.65 meters tall. And there was San Wa. Although he was only nine years old, he wasn't short.

Honestly, Lin Qing He had a sense of accomplishment to raise all three sons like this.

"Mother, don't listen to this bastard's nonsense. What he can give you, my eldest brother and I can also give you!" Er Wa quickly persuaded his mother.

"Hey, for you brats, your mother, I have made a huge sacrifice. A college student came to pursue me, wanting me to go with him and live a good life." Lin Qing He emotionally lamented.

Er Wa was anxious: "Mother, don't be coaxed by him. How could a weak chicken like him let you live a good life? There are my eldest brother and me. My father too. San Wa will also grow up. The four of us are much better than him!" Er Wa quickly interjected.

Lin Qing He patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Go ride the bike."

Then she sat behind Er Wa on the way back.

Now it was Er Wa cycling and she was sitting.

When she got home, Lin Qing He began to prepare dinner. Er Wa sought his eldest brother to talk about this. As for San Wa, he was still too young.

"What's with mysterious behavior?" Da Wa asked.

"Eldest Brother, do you know that we almost lost our mother!" Er Wa opened up with this sentence.

Zhou Qing Bai happened to pass by where the brothers were hiding and talking and caught a wisp of it. His face was black when he heard that.

But he didn't make any sound. He continued to listen.

"What happened?" Da Wa was obviously also taken aback.

"Wasn't I going home with Mother? I saw that Mother didn't come to class to look for me, so I went to find Mother. Guess what I encountered?" Er Wa was very steaming when he said this.

"What did you see?" Da Wa frowned.

"Chen Shan, the one who got the admission notice. He actually blocked Mother and confessed to her. He wants her to abandon her husband and her sons and go with him!" Er Wa furiously bit out.

The sink in Da Wa's expression was visible to the naked eye.

It wasn't just him. Zhou Qing Bai, who was eavesdropping, had his eyes turn black as ink.

"I was so angry that I gave him a kick at the time. However, Eldest brother, this matter can't just end like this. That dreg with such a corrupt character, we can't let him go!" stated Er Wa.

There was a cold evil smile on Da Wa's face. The two brothers joined together and muttered. After they came out, they finally saw their father.

Both brothers were startled: "Father."

"Go back." Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his two sons and walked towards the house.

Da Wa and Er Wa glanced at each other and immediately ran to catch up: "Father, did you hear it just now?"

"Father, what are you going to do?" Dab Wa also followed up.

Chapter 234: Top physical science scholar

Zhou Qing Bai just gave his two sons a solemn gaze and said nothing.

Since he dared to dig his corner, he will naturally not let Chen Shan off easily.

This matter didn't require his two sons. He wasn't old yet.

The father and sons got home. Lin Qing He had already prepared the food. The meal was simple. The plain flour mantou served with stewed pork and starch flour, stewed dried beans with pork ribs, and a carrot soup.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were also there.

As for little Su Cheng and little Su Xun brothers, they were sent away. No need to troubled this side since Su Da Lin's aunt was willing to help watch the children.

Now there were only Father Zhou and Mother Zhou as well as their family, who gathered together for meals.

"Mother, your cooking is really delicious," San Wa said while eating mantou and getting some dishes.

Er Wa glanced at his younger brother and said in his heart, ' You insensitive one. We almost lost Mother today and you only know to eat'.

"Drink more soup later." Lin Qing He instructed.

"Okay." San Wa replied carefreely.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were eating. The two elderlies didn't eat a lot. Two steamed buns plus other dishes were enough. Lin Qing He knew the two elderlies' intention. This was to allow the grandchildren to have more food.

Have to say, the pressure of raising three sons was evident now.

Lin Qing He's mantou was about the size of a fist. Da Wa ate five, Er Wa and San Wa had slightly less. Still, it wasn't lessened too much.

Lin Qing He also normally made sesame paste, peanut paste and the likes.

There was really nothing left at home.

However, Lin Qing He still urged Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to eat more. Although the two mantou was quite a lot, another half a mantou was enough with their large appetite.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou gave in.

After the meal, San Wa tidied up dishes and chopsticks. Today it was his turn. Mother Zhou talked to Lin Qing He about the admission notice.

"Mine and Da Wa should be on the road," Lin Qing He said.

She and Da Wa were bound to get it. She didn't feel she and her eldest son will fail the exam.

Even when the universities they applied for were all top-notch universities, they will get admitted to one.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, he went out for a morning run early the next morning.

Even when it was currently snowing, Lin Qing He didn't think much about it because he had always had this morning jog habit. The only exception was when he dragged her to work endlessly the previous night.

She was clueless that Zhou Qing Bai was waiting for Chen Shan at the intersection to the county city. For Chen Shan kind, Zhou Qing Bai couldn't be bothered to get rough.

It was unknown what he said, Chen Shan's face had turned a little pale. He lowered his head and walked towards the county city.

Zhou Qing Bai ignored him. He went back after the warning. Chen Shan turned around after he left and looked at Zhoujia village's direction from a distance. There was a look of chagrin in his eyes.

Zhou Qing Bai wasn't bad, but no matter how great he was, he counts on the field for food. Lin Qing He, a woman like you actually don't want me, instead want him! Which part of me is worst than him?

After Zhou Qing Bai had beaten his rival, he came home. His wife was still asleep. It was only six o'clock. He also took off his coat, got on the kang, and pulled his wife into his embraces.

"You're back." Lin Qing He said in a daze.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai answered and kissed her on the cheek.

Lin Qing He gave a chuckle. Zhou Qing Bai kissed her again. This time kissing her lips. Lin Qing He hugged his neck.

So this morning, the couple had a round of exercise.

It was seven o'clock when Lin Qing He got up. She gave Zhou Qing Bai a light hammer. Really, seducing her early in the morning.

There was a lot of mantou at home, so she just steamed them in the pot in the morning. The children got up one after another.

Both Da Wa and Er Wa asked their father, did he clean up the scum?

"He's gone." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

The two brothers understood. He had looked for him, so they were relieved.

"Eldest Brother, you have to pay attention when the time comes. You have to guard Mother well. She is so beautiful, so knowledgeable, and her cooking skills are great. Looking at our entire community, we can’t find another one like this. When you go to university, there will even more people who'll chase after Mother." Er Wa said.

After Chen Shan's matter, Er Wa came to a realization. Not everyone had moral integrity. He clearly knew that his mother was married and had three sons and he still wanted to approach and poach their mother.

Those college students out there don't know this. They certainly won't have any hesitation when pursuing her.

But they couldn't follow, they could only let his eldest brother step up.

"I know." Da Wa answered.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, he didn't say anything. He only felt reluctance toward his wife. No distrust. Before he did, but now he had none.

He loved her and believed in her, so there was no need to say some things too clearly.

Lin Qing He and Da Wa's admission notice arrived. They came together. Both mother and son received admission notices from Bei University.

The whole Zhoujia village exploded after the two notices were delivered.

Needless to say, how excited Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were.

Their old Zhou Family, their old Zhou Family actually got two college students. What's more, it was the best university in the country!

What kind of place was the capital?

For people like them, that was out of reach and a place where the nation's leaders live.

Right now, both Fourth's wife and eldest grandson got admitted to the best university over there.

It wasn't just Zhoujia village.

The county city's leaders and the municipal city's leaders as well as the highest leaders of the provincial capital all came here personally.

The mother and son were the first place and second place provincial physical science scholars. The mother and son were only a dozen points apart and they were admitted to Bei University together.

Such a matter must be promoted in the newspaper.

They came in cars, took photos, did an interview, and handed out a scholarship before returning.

As soon as they left, Lin Qing He, the provincial scholar was surrounded by everyone in the village.

They were gifting chickens and sending eggs. Simply too enthusiastic. Still, Lin Qing He and Da Wa kept to the old rules, not accepting anyone's things.

She had put the words out. If the children need help in studying, they can bring it over to ask.

Today was the twenty-seventh.

If this still wasn't delivered, Lin Qing He was going to get worried. Was it getting detained? After all, these days, there were still people going to university on behalf of others!

But fortunately, for a good meal, there's no need to be afraid of delays. It'll always get delivered.

As expected that night, the family celebrated.

They called over the siblings and sisters-in-law but not the children.

Everyone gathered around for a meal.

Chapter 235: Won't let you suffer

Lin Qing He and Da Wa are already Bei University's students. Now with this identity, even Second Sister-in-law can only envy. There was no more jealousy.

That night, Lin Qing He was turned over and over by Zhou Qing Bai for a round.

"You bull." Lin Qing He uttered listlessly.

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled lightly and then hugged her to sleep.

Even when she was a college student or a female scholar, she was still his wife.

Let alone Lin Qing He winning top provincial physical science scholar place, Da Wa getting second place in the province on physical science was also very shocking.

But in the end, he was beaten by Lin Qing He, the mother. If not Da Wa would have been the top provincial scholar this year.

The province rewarded a total of 200 yuan. The municipal city rewarded 100 and the county city gave 50 rewards. The rest was the community, which rewarded 30.

This was Lin Qing He's. Because Da Wa was second place in the province, it had shrunk by half compared to Lin Qing He.

Still, he earned a grant.

And because of the excellent results of the mother and son, everyone who hadn't received the admission notice until the 30th, they became low-spirited.

Then they came over to seeking guidance with Teacher Lin hanging on their tongue.

The college entrance examination was divided into subjects.

Physical science subjects include politics, literature, mathematics, and science.

Science was biology and chemistry, which was taken by Lin Qing He.

Liberal arts include politics, literature, mathematics, history, and geography. History and geography were combined into one subject.

Lin Qing He and Da Wa both applied for physical science subjects.

The educated youths grouped together and wanted Lin Qing He and Da Wa to teach them.

Lin Qing He said: "We are about to start uni soon. We have to prepare for it now. I'm afraid there's not much time now."

"Teacher Lin, don't look down on us just because you pass the exam by yourself." A female educated youth responded immediately.

"What did I say that indicate I look down upon you? Do you think this is the past? You can just open your mouth and splash dirty water? If you want to come and engage in this act of moral kidnapping with me, don't blame me for being impolite. Helping you is being amiable. It's not a duty. Do you still want to use this to threaten me to help you?" Lin Qing He instantly displayed a cold face and glanced at her.

"Teacher Lin, Jia Jia didn't mean that..." Another male educated youth explained.

"Whether she meant that, she knows in her heart. My son and I can pass the exam are due to our own ability. We don't owe some people. Just because she doesn't have the ability and fail the exam, she feels we have taken her place. The country needs college students. If one can pass the exam, they'll need as many as there are. If you don't pass the exam, it's useless even if you are jealous!" Lin Qing He stated coldly.

If she can, of course, she wants to help. However, got to remember the condition for the next college entrance examination. How many of these educated youths will get a divorce and fly away when it gets announced?

If she guides them, who would the villagers need to settle the accounts with?

So Lin Qing He didn't want to help and didn't want to get herself dragged into it. She had always been such a selfish woman.

She can help people. But as long as she felt it was risky when helping people, she will not hesitate to withdraw her hand and protect herself and her family!

So forget about teaching them. She won't even give them notes. After all, Er Wa still needs it.

"We will start uni soon. There's still a lot of things that needed to be prepared. After Chen Shan and I leave, there will be two vacancies at the junior high school. I believe you can fight for it." Lin Qing He told them in a bland tone.

She sent away these educated youths at once.

Soon, it spread in the village that Lin Qing He was unkind. The mother and son got admitted, but she didn't help at all when others asked for tips.

Lin Qing He had never been bothered by these rumours. Whoever likes to talk, let them. When the conditions for the college entrance examination next year comes out, they will know why she won't help now.

Mother Zhou came over and asked her. Lin Qing He didn't think there was anything wrong to tell Mother Zhou. She just said: "I heard some news over in the city. It's said that those who are married can't participate in the college entrance examination next year."

Mother Zhou was shocked: "Can't join if married?"

"Correct." Lin Qing He nodded.

Among these educated youths who came here today, nine out of ten were married. The remaining one or two weren't married yet. Sooner or later they will return to the city, so Lin Qing He didn’t want to get involved with them. She didn’t know them either. What's the point of bringing it up?

Mother Zhou hurriedly said, "What to do? I think they desperately want to take the college entrance examination now."

"Divorce." Lin Qing He replied.

When Mother Zhou heard this, her eyes widened. She quickly said, "If they want to take the college entrance examination next year, they have to get a divorce?"

"No. They will choose to divorce for the college entrance examination. So mother, if I teach them and they will leave after passing the exam, who will be blamed by the villagers?" Lin Qing He put it clearly.

These educated youths weren't from here. When the time comes, they will leave. While her family was local. Her root was here. So how can it be compared with these educated youths?

They'll cleanly leave. And if she taught them, old Zhou family would have to become public enemies in and outside the village.

So there is nothing to discuss.

Lin Qing He wasn't one to be indecisive.

Mother Zhou appeared anxious and remarked, "What do you call this."

Lin Qing He really didn't care what it was called or not. She and Da Wa were both Bei University's students. They will leave after the New Year. They have to go ahead to adapt to the climate there.

Eldest Sister, Eldest Brother-in-law, Second Sister, Second Brother-in-law, as well as Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei couple and their kids returned.

The whole family got together to have a New Year's meal on New Year's Day.

In private, Eldest Sister and Second Sister had a surge of emotions. They didn't expect that their maternal family would be able to produce a college student. What's more two of them and in the best university in the country.

In private, Zhou Xiao Mei grasped Lin Qing He's hand without letting go and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, don't forget me when you go over to the capital. If that side develop well in the future, you have to pull me out."

"You and Da Lin stay here first and save a little money. Don't squander it. Just buy what should be bought, don't buy what you don't need. At that time, see if you can buy a house over there and go and buy it." Lin Qing He and Zhou Xiao Mei have the best relationship. The two sisters-in-law had a strong bond for so many years.

"I'll listen to Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei quickly responded and then whispered: "Da Lin have saved a little over the years. Almost two thousand."

"That's not a lot. Keep on saving. Listen to Fourth Sister-in-law. Fourth Sister-in-law won't let you suffer." Lin Qing He whispered to her.

Chapter 236: Going to university

It wasn't that Lin Qing He didn't want to give others a head up. Other people didn't have Zhou Xiao Mei's condition at all.

Zhou Xiao Mei currently had 30 yuan in salary. Su Da Lin had almost 50 yuan. He had been promoted to the position of deputy director.

The two's salaries were very high.

So if they both only got this much saving, then what about others? Even if she said anything, it was useless.

"I'll listen to Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei said immediately.

Of course, she wants to listen to her fourth sister-in-law.

Back then she was able to enter the current factory, wasn't it because she listened to her fourth sister-in-law and just stuffed some cans for the director.

And when it was time to marry, didn't she kicked away the first guy and chose Su Da Lin?

The first one was a bad choice. Her colleague later married him and had a bad life. There were always fights. Really terrible.

Even until now, they were all crowded together.

Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't imagine, if she had chosen to marry him back then, what life would be like now.

Fortunately, she had listened to her fourth sister-in-law's words and married Su Da Lin. He does stutter a bit, but there was nothing wrong with that.

Zhou Xiao Mei felt that she had a very blessed life.

All this was due to listening to her fourth sister-in-law. So when her fourth sister-in-law told her to save money, she will save money.

In a month, she can save fifty yuan. A family like hers lived pretty with a total expenditure of thirty yuan a month.

Fifty yuan a month. Six hundred a year. Truly a lot.

Lin Qing He nodded and didn't say too much. After all, commercial housing won't be available until the 1990s. There's still a long time.

As for the courtyard house, Zhou Xiao Mei probably couldn't afford it, even with the two's high salaries. The courtyard house in the 1980s cost a few tens of thousands.

Without an unexpected gain, how could it be possible to buy it? However, if they save money to buy commercial ones from the 1990s, it was possible.

Zhou Xiao Mei told Su Da Lin about Lin Qing He's advice.

Su Da Lin expressed his agreement.

Su Da Lin believed in Lin Qing He, this fourth sister-in-law. The gold halo of college students at this time didn't need to be said much. It was a golden label.

Especially for Lin Qing He, who was self-taught. It goes without saying how smart her brain was.

Her son, a recent high school graduate couldn't pass her? So how could her words be wrong?

"Our family... plan to... the electricity to a... a TV..."

Before Su Da Lin finished speaking, Zhou Xiao Mei knew what he meant. She replied: "Not buying. The boys can take a few popsicles and go next door to watch."

Zhou Xiao Mei could tell that her fourth sister-in-law wants to stay in the capital in the future. Zhou Xiao Mei was excited thinking about it.

She also wants to go to Beijing.

But achieving it was obviously not an easy task. Especially when it required money. So they must continue to save money first.

As for the TV sets, she didn’t plan to buy it.

Lin Qing He took a look at the family's fortunes. Counting the scholarship this time and those earned over the years, she still had a total of five thousand five hundred yuan in her pocket.

Lin Qing He left five hundred yuan to the family. The five hundred yuan was handed to Zhou Qing Bai.

"Just spend it, don't save. You know how much money we have. Understand?" Lin Qing He gave the money to Zhou Qing Bai. She also gave some coupons as she directed.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her: "I will send you there."

"Okay." Lin Qing He responded.

Only then, Zhou Qing Bai took the money and put it away.

Lin Qing He and Da Wa got to register on March 8th on the dot. They need to bring their documents. Lin Qing He had this all sorted before departure. Only then at the end of February, she and Zhou Qing Bai took the Da Wa over to the capital by train.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou sent them off at the entrance of the village. They were all reluctant to part. Mother Zhou even stuffed Lin Qing He a hundred yuans. She persisted that she should keep it with her red eyes.

Some people that they had a good relationship in the village came out to give their farewell.

Some other people didn't come out because they badmouth Lin Qing He when she didn't plan to teach other educated youths.

Old Zhou family didn't care at all.

After taking the train for a few days, they arrived at the capital.

After coming over, Zhou Qing Bai sent the mother and son to Bei University. Zhou Qing Bai wasn't in a hurry to go back. Lin Qing He didn't want him to go back so soon either as classes hadn't started.

Once he is gone, it will take a semester before she sees him again.

They checked in first and put all the luggage in the dormitory. Then the family of three began to set up things.

This year was '78. Da Wa was fourteen years old. This year he can exceed 1.8 meters in size.

However, he was still shorter than Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai was about 1.85 meters tall. In the future, he will be taller than his father.

This time Da Wa brought a quilt. Lin Qing He too. Both weighed about six jins. There was also a cotton-padded mattress.

Even if it gets colder again, they won't freeze.

The rest were padded jackets, sweaters, gloves, etc.., as well as those for summer. It was all brought over.

There were also supplies such as toothpaste, toothbrush, washbasin, and hot water bottle.

So the family of three sorted these things. Then Da Wa had been shooed away, that way Lin Qing He and Zhou Qingbai had their own space.

Lin Qing He pulled Zhou Qing Bai directly over and opened a room.

After the marriage certificate and the household registration was shown as proofs, the couple went in and had a round of lovey-dovey.

It can't be helped. Once Zhou Qing Bai return, who knows how long they'll have to wait. So it was better to squeeze him dry this time.

When next time comes, he'll be full of energy again.

Zhou Qing Bai missed her too. So he indulged for a while. As for when he returned, his whole body showed his dispiritedness.

Everyone in the village automatically assigned 'his wife gone to university' as the reason for it.

After all, he and his two sons were the only ones left in the family. The eldest son and his wife had both gone to college. How can he get accustomed to this?

It was inevitable to be slightly down.

What they never thought was that Zhou Qing Bai, a serious person, got to this state was because he became over-indulgent as well as hadn't eaten much on the train.

At the same time, the requirements for the second college entrance examination came out.

For a while, Zhoujia village was all over the place.

"Did Teacher Lin hear about this news a long time ago, so she didn't want to teach ?" Some families with educated youths as the son/daughter-in-law, who were persisting for a divorce, recalled the previous incident with Lin Qing He.

Everyone else also came back to their senses one after another. Then they began to praise Teacher Lin for thinking about the people in the village.

Old Zhou family didn't buy it. Their attitude was rather neutral.

Chapter 237: Dorm mates

It wasn't just Zhoujia village's educated youths pushing for a divorce. Other production teams were the same.

It can be said that the troubles were nonstop. Still, old Zhou family didn't get involved at all.

Mother Zhou was feeling a little bit emotional at this time. Thankfully, Fourth's wife was decisive enough. If not, with the current trouble, who would they seek to settle the account?

The determination of educated youths was clearly unshakable. Even when one was the son-in-law of the leader, he too got a divorce.

However, he promised that if he passes the exam, he will definitely come and bring his wife and children away.

Who knows if this promise will be fulfilled or not.

Lin Qing He and Da Wa officially became Bei University's students in the year 1978.

She told Da Wa to go with the current course pace. However, Lin Qing He had a different plan for herself.

According to the current university, she'll graduate in four years. Some departments even take five or six years. Lin Qing He didn't want to take up up that much time.

Even if she follows the course length, it won't delay too much. But Lin Qing He wants to make money.

Reform and the restrictions drop will begin this year. Every year from now on, there will be a big improvement.

So Lin Qing He went all out on studying.

She was a foreign language department. Initially, Da Wa wanted to study the foreign language department with his mother. However, Lin Qing He refused because Da Wa's strength was geography.

So Lin Qing He got him to enter the Department of Geography.

Lin Qing He did teach him English.

After Da Wa had learned his part, he will come to his mother's class from time to time to find a sense of existence.

A college student as young as Da Wa was very rare, even in a place like Bei University,. In addition, he had good grades, can talk, outgoing, and looked handsome. Bei's University teachers and students liked him very much.

Naturally, they also knew that Lin Qing He, who was fluent in foreign languages, was his mother.

Both mother and son were admitted to Bei University. Have to say, this was a legend in the university.

Lin Qing He urged Da Wa to not work so hard and to play basketball or some exercise every day. As for herself, she huddled in the library whenever she had time.

Sometimes she would stay there for the whole day. Such an effort in studying had the old man in the library looked at her highly.

That day, Lin Qing He came a bit late and almost didn't get a seat.

She wasn't the only studious one. Other students were just as hardworking. All of them were trying hard to learn what they could learn.

The old man that watched the library gave her a place: "This classmate, come and sit here. There is a spot."

Lin Qing He came over and thanked him.

"I heard that you never went to school before. Just attended literacy class for a few days, and then the rest were learned by yourself?" the old man asked.

"When I was very young, I wanted to study very much, but my parents didn't agree. Later, I was fortunate enough to meet my husband. Before he got injured and hadn't retired, there was a monthly allowance. So I was lazy and didn't work. I hid at home, watched my children, and studied." Lin Qing He replied.

She hadn't brought these things up herself. Must be that stinky brat, Da Wa who went out and boast about it.

He wanted to let the whole city know that she was his mother and she got a man with two sons at home.

Lin Qing He let Da Wa and his little acts be. She was too outstanding. Not long after school started, someone came to send her a confession letter.

When this lad encountered it once, he immediately wrote an essay on 'My Mother'. A lengthy and powerful article of 3,000 words. Then he directly pasted it on the bulletin board.

With this, all the teachers and students in the university knew.

This move was really ruthless. It overturned all those who were aiming for her. If anyone still had thoughts on her, then they were evildoers who want to destroy his family.

However, Lin Qing He didn't blame him. She treated as giving him a sense of security. Also, with this method, a lot of trouble was reduced and she can concentrate on studying.

The old librarian laughed when he heard it, "Daring to study in secret at that time and didn't let it be known, your reputation in the village must be bad."

"My reputation was terrible. Let me count a few bad labels. Number one prodigal wife in the village. The number one wife who didn't know how to live. The laziest woman. There are too many. I can’t even count them all. No one was willing to interact with me." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"From whichever direction the winds leap, one remains strong, despite being dealt many blows." The old librarian said.

Lin Qing He smiled. The old librarian let her study and didn't continue to disturb her. He was familiar with Lin Qing He. When Lin Qing He came late, he would usually reserve a place for her.

Lin Qing He would occasionally give him some braised pork, which can be considered as an extra dish for him.

"Mister, did my mother come here today?" Zhou Kai came over and asked the old librarian.

"Just left." The old librarian answered.

Zhou Kai thanked him, and then came to look for his mother. The old librarian glanced at him with sadness in his eyes. If his son and daughter-in-law were still here, his grandson would be that old now.

Zhou Kai found his mother. Lin Qing He remarked, "You're all sweaty. What did you do?"

"Mother, I plan to go out with my classmate this weekend. He is from the capital." Zhou Kai said.

"No problem, but remember to bring your student ID." Lin Qing He reminded.

Zhou Kai acknowledged it. Lin Qing He gave him another yuan before dismissing him.

Her dorm mate happened to encounter this and said with envy: "I never thought your son would be so big."

Who wouldn't want a son like Zhou Kai. So sunny and handsome. The ideal son in every mother's mind.

Lin Qing He had a good relationship with this dorm mate called Wang Li. She knew that she was also a mother in the countryside. Her son was in the countryside. She laughed in response: "Luckily he passed the exam. If not, he'll be raised in the countryside. The pressure would be quite heavy.

"To grow this tall at this age, he must have eaten a lot." Wang Li smiled.

"That's right. Five big steamed buns in one meal. He eats more than his father. My salary and work-point subsidy I get for teaching in the community are all used for this." Lin Qing He responded.

This was also the reason why Wang Li had a good relationship with Lin Qing He. She used to teach in the countryside. She was about the same age as Lin Qing He, but her child was still young. Four or five years old, which was when they were the most mischievous.

"During this year,'s vacation, I have to go back and see my child." Wang Li said.

"You should." Lin Qing He nodded.

Wang Li's character was good. Even when she was an educated youth in the countryside, she didn't dislike her husband at all. After coming, she missed her son dearly. That's why Lin Qing He would talk with her.

Once back to the dormitory, the others were there.

"Who used my soap?" Wang Li frowned when she returned to the dormitory.

The soap was still damp, it was obviously used.

"Just a borrowed it for a bit. What need is there to talk about it?" The speaker was called Chen Xue. She liked to dress up and was also an educated youth who went to the countryside. From the look of it, she didn't seem to be married yet.

Chapter 238: Going back to see her husband

Wang Li's face was black.

Lin Qing He smiled and said: "We are in a dorm and everyone will live together for a few years. So what should be done and what should not be done, I believe everyone knows well as we are all adults."

"If you don't ask for permission, it's stealing!" Wang Li snorted.

"What are you saying? How did it become stealing?" Chen Xue immediately retorted in displeasure: "I ran out of mine, so I borrow yours. Everyone is in the same dorm. No need to put it so seriously?"

"Have you asked me? Did I agree to let you or what? You used my things without permission and I can't tell you off?" Wang Li sneered.

"It's only once, no need to be so angry," other dorm mates dissuaded.

"It's not a problem of using it once. Soap is a personal item. Just like a toothbrush and enamel cup. You can't use it without permission," Lin Qing He neutral stated.

It had happened to her one. That time had her feel disgusted. She didn't know who used it. After that time, she put them away after finishing with them.

"You two have always been together, so naturally you are on her side." Chen Xue gritted her teeth.

"Don't change the topic. Now that you used Wang Li's stuff, shouldn't you apologize? And promise you will not use other people's stuff next time?" Lin Qing He said.

She suspected that Chen Xue was the one who used her stuff with permission last time. This kind of person was truly annoying. They can frankly ask them if they can use it. If they say it's OK, then borrow it. If not, then leave it.

Lin Qing He found this habit of using other's stuff without permission was detestable.

"Apologize!" Wang Li swept her gaze towards Chen Xue.

It went without saying that Chen Xue was unwilling. But in the end, she apologized aggrievedly as if someone had treated her wrongly.

Lin Qing He and Wang Li put things away and went out to eat.

"Going to the countryside to train for so many years and she still behaved like this. Like someone owes her." Wang Li mocked.

Lin Qing He chuckled. However, she was a little confused, and said, "She's not young anymore. Why is she single?"

"What single? I don't know what she is planning when she said she's not married yet." Wang Li whispered.

"What do you mean?" Lin Qing He was taken aback.

"Someone in our department came from her community knows her. Her man is a son of the community's director and she gave birth to a son and a daughter." Wang Li told.

"She got children and still do this?" Lin Qing He frowned.

When Wang Li saw that there was no one around, she lowered her voice and said, "I saw her getting close to another man yesterday."

Reaching this point, it dawned on Lin Qing He.

"She doesn't want people to know her past and start anew." Lin Qing He said.

This time it was Wang Li's turn to be stumped, "What does it mean to start anew?"

"Abandon the husband and children." Lin Qing He straightforwardly answered.

Wang Li was stunned. Although she was an urban educated youth who was sent to the countryside, she was still a simple and traditional person. When she heard this, she was shocked.

But what Lin Qinghe said was a completely reasonable guess. Otherwise, why would Chen Xue tell people that she was single?

And also liked to interact with other male students!

"How can... how can this be?" Wang Li couldn't help but say.

She can't accept this.

"Wasn't this year's college entrance examination's requirement married people can't participate? I estimate the number of divorce in the countryside is quite high." Lin Qing He continued talking.

"What to do then? Those who are married have children." Wang Li remarked.

"I don't know. It depends on whether one has a conscience or not. Wang Li, we can't learn from them. The children we birthed after so much difficulty, we can't just let them go like that." Lin Qing He said.

Wang Li said, "How could I possibly do that? I don't want to experience the pain of giving birth a second time in my life."

She gave birth to one, a son. Even though it was only one, she didn't want to have another child.

Lin Qing He smiled and nodded: "Hurry up and eat. Let's go for a walk after eating. This period had taken a toll on me."

After eating with Wang Li, they washed the food box and strolled outside. They bought some tomatoes back to snack on.

Although there were some conflicts in the dormitory life, it was generally tolerable.

Up to the summer vacation, Lin Qing He hadn't planned to go back. However, she missed Zhou Qin Bai too much. Her two sons were secondary.

Da Wa didn't want to go back. Lin Qing He let him be. Since he wants to stay in the capital, then stay.

Lin Qing He bought some things, and then she took them back to Zhoujia village.

The ride back was uncomfortable. But for her own man, she must preserve.

After returning to the county town a few days later, she first headed to Zhou Xiao Mei's place to stay for one night. Su Da Lin cooked up a feast.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Xiao Mei were chatting while he was cooking. Lin Qing He had given this side one prepared box of the capital's 8 specialties.

"Did Da Wa come back?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Said he doesn't want to come back, so I let him stay over there." Lin Qing He smilingly answered.

She left 30 yuan for Da Wa. Enough for him to spend away.

Lin Qing He's way of teaching her son never included constraining them. So her sons got their own ideas and do what should be done. It was fine as long as they don't stick to her and their father.

"Aren't you unaccustomed to it?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"There's nothing to be unaccustomed to. It's almost the same as here. But for the sake of Cheng Cheng and the others, I suggest moving there in the future." Lin Qing He said.

Needless to say, education in the capital was the best in the country. What's more, it was easier to settle down in the early stage.

"Once move there, we got no way to make a living." It wasn't that Zhou Xiao Mei didn't consider moving to the capital, she had concerns too.

"With for brother-in-law's culinary skills, what are you worried about? When the time comes, sell buns and mantou. You won't lose any money." Lin Qing He assured.

"How can you make money with that?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

"You still don't understand. I will explain it to you in the future. You and brother-in-law live here for now. Wait until the conditions is right first before we discuss again." Lin Qing He said.

In the evening, she had filled her stomach and rested for one night. Then early the next morning, she borrowed Zhou Xiao Mei's bike to go home.

Originally, she wanted to walk back, but Zhou Xiao Mei had her to cycle back and just bring it back for her when she had time. She got Su Da Lin to make a detour and drop her off when going to work. It took less than ten minutes.

So Lin Qing He didn't hold back.

When Lin Qing He returned home, Zhou Qing Bai had already gone to work.

Er Wa and San Wa had also gone to school. However, Mother Zhou was at home. She was feeding chickens in the backyard.

"Fourth's wife?"

Seeing Lin Qing He coming back, Mother Zhou came to a pause. She immediately became surprised with delight.

Chapter 239: A man with a wife

To be honest, Mother Zhou felt thankful ever since the village went through the educated youths-college entry exam - divorce situation.

Fortunately, Fourth's wife wasn't an educated youth and her maternal family wasn't from the city.

In the past, Mother Zhou had planned to find an educated youth for Zhou Qing Bai. A knowledgeable educated youth who went to the countryside. But at that time, she hadn't found a suitable one.

Later, they encountered Lin Qing He.

The current situation in the village had Mother Zhou feeling terrified.

If a city educated youth was introduced her Qing Bai, what would have happened now?

Still, there were still some people who keep whispering idle words in her ear.

They said Fourth's wife is prospering now and who knows if she will begin to have a second heart. In the beginning, Mother Zhou was worried. But because her eldest grandson and his mother were in the same school, there will be no incidents.

But deep down, Mother Zhou had some worries.

After all, Fourth's wife was really outstanding now.

Even if she was partial to her youngest son, she knew there was a large gap between her youngest son and his wife.

It was truly climbing social rank.

Surely enough, Lin Qing He sensed Mother Zhou, her mother-in-law's kindness.

Seeing her mother-in-law making an egg drop soup and added sugar and the likes, Lin Qing He was a little embarrassed. Still, she accepted it and said, "Mother, you don't need trouble yourself. I arrived at the county town yesterday and stayed over at Xiao Mei's before coming back. I had breakfast this morning." Lin Qing He said.

"You must be exhausted coming all the way back. Got to nourish. Mother will kill a chicken for you." Mother Zhou responded.

Then she went to the backyard to catch a chicken. Lin Qing He couldn't stop her. When she saw that there were a group of chickens in the backyard, she asked, "Not restricting now?"

"That's right. As long as you don't go around talking about it, no one will care about how much you raise." Mother Zhou replied. Then she remembered her eldest grandson: "Right, where is Da Wa?"

"That lad got a local classmate in the capital. Both of them are freshmen and about the same age, so they got along well. He said that he won't be coming back this year. I left him money and let him go by himself." Lin Qing He answered.

Don't look at Da Wa's age (fourteen years old). With his height, skills, and intelligence, two or three normal adults may not necessarily be his opponent.

Lin Qing He had nothing to worry about.

"That boy. Don't he know to come back to see his grandparent?" Mother Zhou said.

"I brought things back for you and Father. These were picked by him. He specifically told me not to give it to anyone else. Must be handed to you." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

It was the capital's eight specialties and a Peking Duck.

Lin Qing He brought it back in the space. If she hadn't, it would be really difficult to bring it.

That was the only one. If some receive it, then they all have to get it. That's why Lin Qing He simply left it at one.

Mother Zhou beamed and then chatted with Lin Qing He about things that happened this year.

Lin Qing He just listened. As for the contract responsibility system that will be implemented this year, she didn't say mention a word. They would know when they get notified about it.

However, she had discussed it with Zhou Qing Bai. Better to not take on too much, because it would only be two or three years. After two or three years, she would directly move her family to the capital.

In the field, Zhou Qing Bai heard that his wife was back. He had the urge to immediately throw the hoe and return.

However, he forced himself to hold back and appeared as if nothing had happened.

Everyone else took this in. Wasn't this husband and wife's feeling more real than solid gold? Why was he completely unaffected?

In the past, wasn't it said in the village that Lin Qing He was blessed and got a good man like Zhou Qing Bai?

Ever since Lin Qing He became a community's teacher, everyone began to say that Zhou Qing Bai was so fortunate and married such a wife.

And now, everyone only had envy and jealousy.

Zhou Qing Bai persisted until hometime before returning. No one could keep up with his speed when they went back.

He didn't even wait for Father Zhou.

When he got home, he saw his wife busying away in the kitchen.

Lin Qing He also saw him. He became dark and thin. Sure enough, Mother Zhou's meals could not be compared with her. She was away for a semester and he had lost at least ten jins.

Lin Qing He couldn't help tell Mother Zhou off: "Mother, it's not like we don't have money at home. You got to cut meat more frequently and eat it."

Mother Zhou: "..."

After Lin Qing He finished complaining, she went to greet him. First, she fetched water and handed a towel to Zhou Qing Bai. Then comforted him.

Zhou Qing Bai listened quietly throughout the whole process. After washing his face, he felt much more refreshed. He took a bath again, changed his clothes, and then came out.

"I've only been away for half the academic year, how come you lost so much weight." Lin Qing He continued to say.

"It's okay." Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife.

"Mother stewed a chicken for me today. Later, eat more." Lin Qing He instructed.

Today the chicken was hung up by her to make soup. She decided to have chicken noodle soup.

As Lin Qing He spoke to Zhou Qing Bai, Mother Zhou couldn't find a chance to join in. Still, Mother Zhou didn't mind even when her daughter-in-law criticized her.

It's because the old man had told her off before. It's just she was used to being frugal and can't cook the food like Fourth's wife.

Soon Er Wa and San Wa came back from school.

Seeing their mother come back, the brothers were so happy that they could fly.

Seeing that his wife was occupied by two stinky boys so quickly, Zhou Qing Bai gave his two sons a solemn glance.

However, his two sons completely ignored him. They both pestered their mother.

After the reunion, Lin Qing He went to cook the noodles.

After the whole family their meal, they continued the previous topic.

After talking for more than an hour, Lin Qing He wanted to go back to the room with Zhou Qing Bai. But before the couple could, Eldest Sister-in-law and others came over.

Another conversation started. In short, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have time to interact with his wife in private. And he had to go to work again.

"Didn't get a chance to rest at noon." Lin Qing He remarked when she saw that he was going to work again.

"Wait for me at home." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and stated.

Lin Qing He picked two tomatoes for him and said, "Snack on this on the road."

Zhou Qing Bai took it and went to work with Father Zhou.

Then at about three o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Qing He rode a bicycle and delivered mung bean soup.

It was already deep into July. The summer harvest had just finished. It was currently summer sowing. Still, quite busy.

When Lin Qing He brought mung bean soup over, both Father Zhou and Zhou Qing Bai get to two bowls.

"As soon as Fourth Sister-in-law comes back, Qing Bai's treatment gets raised to a higher level." Third Brother and the others envied it.

With their Mother, old Fourth didn't receive this treatment. Now that Fourth's wife is back, it went without saying how great old Fourth's treatment was.

His mother's tender care couldn't compare to his wife.

Naturally, Zhou Qing Bai's heart was pleased by this. However, he was never one to speak pretty words. He just looked at his wife with those eyes.

"I'm going back first. Just passed the community now, there are watermelons. Come home earlier in the evening to eat watermelon." Lin Qing He said.

Chapter 240: Sleep some more

After Lin Qing He went back, Zhou Qing Bai continued to work. It was apparent that he got more energy.

As for Lin Qing He, she began to a hearty meal when she got home.

It was chicken noodle soup for lunch. For dinner, she planned to make Liangpi. Her family Qing Bai loved it.

As Lin Qing He made Liangpi, Mother Zhou was learning at the side. Lin Qing He persuaded, "Mother, don't mind the trouble. Father and Qing Bai are working in the field. If they don't eat well, it will cost their bones and blood. It won't be conducive to their longevity. Our country is getting better and better in the future. I want to stay in the capital to advance in the future. At that time, I will bring you and Father over to enjoy life."

"Huh?" Mother Zhou was stunned: "Want to take me and your father to the capital?"

"If it develops well in the future, we will. The whole family moves there. But for now, there's no condition to. So mother, don’t be too prudent. If you save, you'll lose good health. Then you will have to go to the hospital to spend money in the future. You might as well spend money to nurture your body well," Lin Qing He continued.

"But. Your father and I both have our household registration here. How can we move there?" Mother Zhou couldn't help but utter.

"Mother, don't mention this outside." Lin Qing He whispered.

Mother Zhou nodded at once. Then Lin Qing He told her about future development movement.

"I don't plan to come back in the future. I plan to take all the children out. Qing Bai will come with me then. So I also plan to bring Mother and Father over at that time." Lin Qing He said.

"We'll talk when the time comes. We'll talk then" Mother Zhou repeated.

Lin Qing He nodded and didn't say anything. In addition to Liangpi, she also diced the cowpeas, fried them with eggs, and fried some pork.

These were to accompany the Liangpi.

On top of that, there was soup. Fish soup, which used a piece of grass carp. Zhou Dong had brought it over.

Lin Qing He turned the fish head into tofu and fish head soup. As for the fish meat, Lin Qing He cooked it and served it as a side dish for Liangpi.

All in all, tonight's dinner was exceptionally hearty.

It didn't end there.

Lin Qing He knew that her family Qing Bai would definitely mess around tonight. Cough cough, to tell the embarrassing truth, she missed him very much.

So, she took advantage of when Mother Zhou was busy in the backyard and made some pork and chive dumplings. After they were cooked, she stored a bowl of it into her space.

This was going to be Zhou Qing Bai's midnight snack.

As for the Peking duck she brought back, it was already demolished during their Chicken Noodle Soup time. It was a snack for everyone.

At this time, people have a big appetite. Although a roast duck was quite a lot, it can't withstand that many mouths.

Just one piece per person and it was gone. They directly gnawed it.

Er Wa was also extremely envious. He remarked that the capital actually had such delicious food. Lin Qing He told him to get admitted if he got the ability.

It was supposed to be summer vacation now. But since the college entrance examination was restored last year, education finally began here. Especially after producing two Bei University's students, Lin Qinghe and Zhou Kai, who have won glory for the village.

Therefore, there was no summer vacation this year. Both elementary school and junior high school had supplementary lessons.

When they all came back in the evening, a very rich supper was already on the table.

Not to mention Zhou Qing Bai and his sons, even Father Zhou's speed of refreshing himself was faster.

It was really incomparable. Once Fourth's wife comes back, the food at home couldn't be praised enough. Who doesn't want to eat something tasty?

"This soup is stewed with tofu. I also added some ginger and celery, it won't be fishy." Lin Qing He said. she scooped a bowl for Father Zhou first. Then Zhou Qing Bai.

As for Er Wa and San Wa, scoop it themselves.

"You have it too." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"En." Lin Qing He nodded.

Then the whole family ate a full dinner.

After dinner, they took a break. About half an hour later, they ate a watermelon. The family sat on the mat.

Then it was almost seven o'clock by this time.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou went back.

As for the boys, they went next door to study.

Zhou Qing Bai grabbed his clothes and went to take a bath in the bathroom. He soon returned in a pair of shorts. Lin Qing He felt a little excited when she saw his glowing eyes.

She looked forward to the nectar after a long drought.

"I'll take a shower first." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and waited for her to change out of her clothes. He took it and went to wash it.

As for Lin Qinghe, she didn't come back right away after taking a bath. She first came over to teach Er Wa and San Wa for a while and gave some pointers. It was after eight o'clock when she told the brothers to go to bed earlier.

Then Lin Qing He came back.

Zhou Qing Bai sent a grudging gaze toward his wife.

"Qing Bai." Lin Qing He softly called out.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai responded in a low tone.

Zhou Qing Bai was sitting on the edge of the Kang. Lin Qing He went up and sat in his embrace. The two of them hadn't done anything but hugged. Still, the mood was particularly satisfying.

After the two of them hugged for a while, it was natural to enter the main subject.

From nine o'clock, they remained engaged until around twelve o'clock. Almost half-past twelve!

Lin Qing He was so tired. She took out the pork and leek dumplings she prepared for Zhou Qing Bai. She turned and fell asleep.

Zhou Qing Bai devoured the dumplings. Not even the soup was left. Then he went up to hug his wife. The couple went to sleep in content.

Since they were busy until deep in the night, they got up late in the morning.

But fortunately, Mother Zhou knew what was up. So, when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai got up, Mother Zhou had already steamed the mantou.

Lin Qing He cooked fried egg, a tomato soup, and a fried cucumber. Then the meal was served.

"Fourth's wife, sleep some. There are no chores at home." Mother Zhou said to her.

Lin Qing He's face didn't blush and remained unperturbed, and responded, "I won't sleep. I have to go to Sister Mei's place to get some meat back."

Zhou Qing Bai washed last night's clothes. Didn't need her, so she rode a bicycle and went out.

She sought Sister Mei. Her business with Sister Mei had to be cut off because she was going to the capital to study. Still, she was very happy that she knew an intellectual like Lin Qing He.

Yesterday Lin Qing He went to the community to buy a watermelon and ordered it with Sister Mei. That's why she was coming over to collect it.

Sister Mei prepared three jins of pork belly. Spare ribs and big bones as well.

After the money was settled, Sister Mei smiled and said, "Don't know if the watches in the capital are expensive?"

"Expensive. A watch can't be bought unless you got a minimum of three hundred." Lin Qing He knew what she meant when she heard it, said.

"The price is that high?" Sister Mei blurted.

"If you buy a watch, the quality in our city isn't bad. It's just for checking the time. You don't need to buy such an expensive one. I wasn't willing to buy it for my Qing Bai after seeing it." Lin Qin He said.

She did want to buy it, but it was too expensive. More than 300. She planned to go to the south in a year or two to check it out. For now, forget it.

Chapter 241: Feed until a sturdy condition

After bidding farewell to Sister Mei, Lin Qing He returned.

The pork belly she bought was to make braised pork. Zhou Qing Bai really lost a lot of weight. Although he wasn't weak, he was really thinner.

Obviously, there wasn't much oil content with Mother Zhou.

It wasn't too early to start preparing lunch at this time.

After all, Lin Qing He had nothing to do after coming back, so she stayed at home to cook.

This year the family raised a lot of chickens. As for pigs, none. The pig pens where the pigs were raised were all turned into chicken pens by Mother Zhou.

It was still forbidden to raise pigs privately. Got to hand it in if one raises them. However, if one raises chickens, it was completely their possession. It went without saying Mother Zhou chose to raise chickens.

There were also a lot of fruits and vegetables in the vegetable garden in the backyard. It can't be finished. She can simply cut some to feed the chicken. It didn't use much food at all.

Lin Qing He didn't get involved. Mantou was for lunch.

Cornmeal mantou served with braised pork, fried cowpea & cucumber, and a pork ribs seaweed soup.

Mrs. Cai came over while Lin Qing He was cooking.

She brought a basket of beans over to sort. She planned to do it as she increased her friendship with Lin Qing He. Even until now, Mrs. Cai wanted to get her third granddaughter matched with Da Wa. She hadn't given up.

If Da Wa can't do, Er Wa was possible.

Lin Qing He didn’t talk much. As she worked, they chatted about the external situation. As for Mrs. Cai’s question about her Da Wa, Lin Qing He told the truth. That kid didn’t want to come back. He was already that big, so she let him live on his own outside.

After Mrs. Cai returned, Eldest Sister and Second Sister also made time to come over. Each brought a basket of eggs.

"It's enough that Eldest Sister and Second Sister can come back. You didn't have to bring so many eggs. Mother raises so many chickens in the backyard. We can't finish the eggs here. Both of you take them back later." Lin Qing He said.

She knew how rare the eggs were at this time. To bring so many eggs, they obviously saved a lot.

They got to be reluctant to eat at home and had brought them over.

Still, Eldest Sister and Second Sister were too polite. They spent more than an hour with her before going back. They left the eggs behind when they returned.

Lin Qing He couldn't do anything. She found a time to cycle over in the evening and send the eggs back.

On top of that, gave a rib to each family.

Both families didn't have it easy. How could she accept so many eggs from them? Her conscience would be unsettled if she consumed them. More importantly, gratitude debt would be large.

So she just accepted the thought and gave each family another rib. As for the rest, forget it.

In the evening, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went out for a swim.

"Go swim. I'll watch you." Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled and said, "I will lead you out."

Lin Qing He looked at her man and kissed him twice. Zhou Qing Bai's heart thumped and jumped on her.

When the couple finished kissing, Lin Qing He looked down at Zhou Qing Bai's pants and chuckled. Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and then took his wife out to swim.

Zhou Qing Bai was naturally excellent in the water. It was completely fine to carry Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He came back after a while.

Zhou Qing Bai went swimming by himself.

After the swim, the couple went home. Because it was night and there was no one, Lin Qing He held Zhou Qing Bai's hand.

The couple reached home, changed clothes, washed them, and then went back to the room to sleep.

They missed each other dearly last night and hadn't had the chance to talk. Just jumped into action. Naturally, the couple will have a good chat tonight.

"Are you accustomed to there?" Zhou Qing Bai said while hugging his wife.

"Accustomed. Every day is the same. The beginning was different from the time when I came back." Lin Qing He answered.

"You came back skinnier." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"When did you learn to say this." Lin Qing He smiled, kissed his chin, and said.

"I miss you." Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife and said.

Since coming back, he kept thinking about it. When he was a soldier, he really didn't miss home. He even felt more relaxed not being at home.

But since he was discharged from the army, he had always been with his wife. And had always been taken care of by his wife.

So he wasn't used to it.

Even less accustomed to his mother's cooking. He had gotten used to eating his wife's cooking, Then going back to his mother's cooking, it was almost the same as eating grass.

Of course, he wouldn't say such things. San Wa said it.

The food was secondary. The most important thing was sleeping every night. He sleeps by himself.

Countless nights, he dreamed of his wife. He especially wanted to take time off to visit her.

But it took so many days to come and go. Took up too much time.

"I miss you too. So I returned right away, once I got a vacation break. Everyone else stayed on campus to study." Lin Qing He said.

It was Zhou Qing Bai's own wife. She changed a lot this time when she came back. Just like the girls in the city he saw.

But he can feel that his wife loves him, even when he was a countryman.

Zhou Qing Bai turned over and got on top of his wife's body.

"Work is very exhausting. How about leaving it?" Lin Qing He's body instantly half-softened and called out softly.

Telling Zhou Qing Bai to leave it with this appearance? It was better to say that Zhou Qing Bai's soul was hooked. Zhou Qing Bai lost control under his wife's spell.

So they were busy for two more times and then stopped.

"Qing Bai, don't contract so much land this year. We will move to the capital in the future. I can't accept us living separately like this." Lin Qing He lolled in Zhou Qing Bai's embrace and said.

It wasn't just Zhou Qing Bai missing her? When she was at Bei University, she missed him too. She made herself busy, so there was no time to think about it.

"I know." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

He also couldn't accept it. It really wears one down. He wasn't a sentimental person, but he just couldn't bear to part with his wife.

If it was still like this in the future, even he won't be able to accept it.

Early the next morning, the milkman delivered the milk.

Lin Qing He asked for two extra bottles. Both were for Zhou Qing Bai. After they were cooked, they were served with mantou. Scrambled eggs with cucumber could be eaten with it. Not a problem at all.

This time, she got to feed him until a sturdy condition.

As for Mother Zhou, she was accustomed to being thrifty. Can't be relied on.

"Now mother is back, a moist smile appeared on Father's face." Er Wa said when he was preparing to head to supplementary after having breakfast.

"You talk too most." Lin Qing He gave him an eye roll.

"Second Brother is right, Mother. When are bunched together, we aren't as important as Father in your heart." San Wa also sighed.

When Zhou Qing Bai carried a hoe and went out with Father Zhou, his eyes were full of smiles.

He enjoyed his son's complaint!

Chapter 242: Pretty

It was August in a blink of an eye.

Lin Qing He had been back for a while. The weather hadn't been so good these past two days. It was raining.

But this was perfect because the summer seeds had just been planted. The seeds were sprouting and growing up. The rain saved the need for manual watering.

It was moderate rain. There was no need to go to work.

When Zhou Qing Bai didn't have to go to work, the semester that was going to keep them apart was coming close.

They soaked in happiness as much as possible.

"Just about it is enough." Lin Qing He finally said after being tossed three times that night.

"Wife, you will go back soon." Zhou Qing Bai said.

This tone held a sense of grievance. Lin Qing He's heart softened: "Enough with that. Rest. It's a rare chance to rest for two days and instead of nurturing your spirit, you spend your energy on me."

Zhou Qing Bai didn't continue.

Only then, Lin Qing He stopped telling him off. Really. Just a few days of being lovey-dovey were enough. It's already been that long and still not stopping.

She did like it, but he also needed to pay attention to his body.

She didn't have to do anything all day long, while he had to go to work in the field. Can it be compared.

Zhou Qing Bai had a straight face. He didn't feel tired but instead enjoyed it. His wife was too fussy. Still, he didn't dare go against her.

No need to go to work. The food at home was great. Besides the three meals a day, Lin Qing He steamed sesame cakes or peanut cakes and the like.

The salty ones were all delicious.

"Mother, when you leave, it'll feel out of place at home." San Wa said with emotion while eating peanut cake.

"Grandmother don't know how to make these." Er Wa added.

Since their mother came back, the two brothers grew some flesh under their mother's care. The nutrition was sufficient every day, so how can they not grow flesh?

It wasn't just them. Since she came back, Zhou Qing Bai's complexion has also improved a lot.

Not at all like he was busy at night. Clearly, he was obviously nourished well.

Lin Qing He said, "When you get your grades and get admitted to Bei University, you can go there to enjoy life at that side. At that side, your eldest brother indulge in joy and forgot about home. You can figure it out yourself."

Er Wa and San Wa scolded their eldest brother for not being loyal. To actually not want to come back after going to the capital!

Then they envied their eldest brother.

Although Mother Zhou’s meals were average, the milk was still ordered. Two bottles a day. One for Er Wa and San Wa each.

Now San Wa was no longer against pure milk.

Both brothers had grown a bit taller this year. Only a bit, not as much as Da Wa.

Da Wa appeared to have entered the peak period of development. It only took one semester, and he became almost 1.8 meters.

And this year, he was only fourteen years old.

Lin Qing He was a little worried. Would he be too tall? If he grows too tall, it might be difficult to find a spouse in the future.

Sttill, Lin Qing He was worried that he would grow too fast and the nutrition couldn't keep up. So, Da Wa also got milk every morning. It needed to be collected from the entrance security. She had ordered it and told them to simply drop it there.

Er Wa and San Wa didn’t grow much, only about two centimeters. They won’t be too short in the future.

The semester starts in September. Lin Qing He had to leave around August 25, which meant she could stay at home for 20 more days.

This length wasn't short. But when the time arrived, Zhou Qing Bai felt bitter as Lin Qing He packed up her things to leave. The time flies too quickly.

Even when Lin Qing He let him go wild a few times last night, it still failed to calm Zhou Qing Bai's depressed heart.

"I'll be back during the winter vacation. Be good, go back." Lin Qing He let him send her to the bus in the county city and said.

"Come back early during the holiday. You don't need to bring anything." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"I know." Lin Qing He nodded.

Then waved to him. Lin Qing He got on the bus.

When Zhou Qing Bai went back, he didn't feel much energy. But he quickly picked up spirit.

It wasn't the time yet. He won't always be separated from his wife like this.

Lin Qing He was on the road for a few days before returning to the capital.

As soon as she came back, she saw her eldest son, Zhou Kai became as coal. She was shocked and said, "What have you been doing?"

"Wandered around." Zhou Kai grinned.

This summer vacation, he had checked out all of the capital. No one would make it difficult for him as he was a Bei University's student and carried the documents like student id.

Only fourteen years old, still was a child.

"You don't find it exhausting." Lin Qing He disgruntledly said.

"Mother, how's Grandmother, Grandfather, Father and my brothers?" Zhou Kai asked.

"All fine. When it was time to leave, it was hard to part." Lin Qing He said. Then continued, "You didn't go back this time. Your grandparents keep missing you. You must go back this winter vacation."

"Winter vacation ah. I don't plan to go back during winter vacation. I plan to stay and see what New Year in the capital is like." Zhou Kai responded.

"Stinky boy, you only came over for a short while to study. Plan to turn away from your ancestor and forget them, right?" Lin Qing He pinched his ears and glared.

"Mother, Mother, I'm already this big. Give me some face. We're on the street." Zhou Kai cried out and said quickly.

"You must go back with me this year. Whether you return next year, I don't care." Lin Qing He let go of him and stated. Then she smiled at the people who were looking over: "Don't misunderstand. Stinky boy was being disobedient. As Mother, I'm giving him a scolding."

"Seeing how young you look, I didn't expect your son to be this big." A madam smiled.

"Got married early. Don't look at this stinky boy's height, he's only fourteen years old." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Only fourteen years old? Really tall," another madam remarked.

"Just a grow heights but not a brain. He's a fool." Lin Qinghe said modestly.

"What fool! I got admitted to Bei University with my own capability!" Zhou Kai interjected.

"A Bei University's student too? Young man is promising." Another elderly man said.

"It's okay. My mother is better than me. She didn't pay a penny of the tuition. Completely relied on self-study and got admitted to Bei University." Zhou Kai laughed.

So the mother and son became humble together. It took a long time to get away from this group of enthusiastic grandpas and grandmas. Then she took Zhou Kai away and said as they walked: "Did you hear? Have to go back this year. I will leave you be next year."

"Fine. I will stay next year." Zhou Kai nodded.

"With the way you are now, is your friend tired of you?" Lin Qing He opened her mouth again.

"No. Why get tired of me? We are both guys." Zhou Kai replied.

"I'm worried that his mother will think you are a bad student when she sees you." Lin Qing He corrected.

"No way. She likes me a lot. Every time I go, she especially adds extra dishes. My classmate is jealous of me." Zhou Kai said.

"Does your classmate have a younger sister?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"Yes, she looks pretty." Zhou Kai nodded.

Chapter 243: I can fight a few

His classmate got three siblings. The eldest brother was a soldier. The eldest sister was already married.

Then it was his classmate. His classmate was two years older than him. However, their height was about the same. Da Wa had prematurely developed, so they can get along well.

Then it was his classmate's younger sister.

Same age as Da Wa, but in junior high school.

According to Da Wa's words, she must be pretty. With how old Da Wa was, he won't think of that kind of thought.

Lin Qing He felt that maybe his classmate's mother had that thought.

After all, wasn't her eldest son that outstanding?

People, sometimes you got to be vain.

This topic ended. Lin Qing He didn't control her eldest son's social interactions.

Back to the dormitory. Wang Li returned two days earlier than her. She was delighted to see her.

There were a total of six people in the dorm. Wang Li had a good relationship with Lin Qing He. With this rest, it was relatively average. Especially with Chen Xue, which she had the poorest relationship with.

Same for Lin Qing He. She got along with Wang Li. The others were passable.

After riding the bus for a few days, Lin Qing He was dead tired and said, "Would you like to take a bath?"

"Let's go." Wang Li nodded.

The two came to the bathhouse together.

To be honest, Lin Qing He can't stand this kind of bathhouse. Was everyone that forthright? In her previous life, she was from the southern part of the country. It was all an independent bathroom. She had never experienced such a public bathhouse.

Wang Li was accustomed to it. Looking at Lin Qing He's reaction, she had the urge to laugh: "It's not that you haven't been here before, so why feel shy?"

Then she was a little envious of Lin Qing He: "Your skin is too good. So white and so tender. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I couldn't believe that your son is that big."

Lin Qing He said: "Hurry up and wash." The earlier they wash up, the earlier they leave. It was actually late at this time. She didn't expect that there were so many people.

She usually chose to come later. She still remembered the first time she came, it happened to be the peak time.

That scene had scared her running out.

Wang Li said, "Do you want me to scrub your back?"

"Come." Lin Qing He nodded.

Although she couldn't accept the rest and felt quite shy, scrubbing back was really comfortable. Wang Li scrubbed Lin Qing He first, and then Lin Qing He scrubbed Wang Li's. The two of them took a comfortable bath before they came out.

Seeing Lin Qing He let out a sigh of relief, Wang Li couldn't help burst into laughter: "You acting like this make me think you are from the south."

Lin Qing He mentally responded, I'm really from the south.

"I haven't experienced this. We got a separate bathroom at home." Lin Qing He said.

"I heard from the bathhouse next door, there was a boy from the south who wore pants to wash up. He was laughed at by everyone for a while." Wang Li smiled.

"Ahem, the customs are different. I heard that there is an independent bathing room in the south. Not such a big bath hall." Lin Qing He explained.

"There is no bath hall? How is this possible? Then how do they take a bath?" Wang Li asked in surprise.

"There is a private bathroom at home," Lin Qinghe said.

"The living conditions of the southerners are really good," Wang Li said.

The housing conditions were so tight now, so they don't have that separate bathroom.

Lin Qing He secretly vowed that she must build a large bathroom at home in the future. Every time she comes to this kind of large bath hall, there's a shadow in her heart.

Especially because she got good body shape and was white and tender. Many people eyed at her when she went in, it was embarrassing.

Not long after she attended university and Lin Qing He hadn't realized what kind of person Chen Xue was, she came with her once.

Probably due to the limelight being robbed by Lin Qing He, Chen Xue didn't like to come to the bathhouse with her after that. She didn't expect that there would be a country girl who was more white and tender than her.

Not to mention the difference between North and South.

The new semester will begin soon. This year's October, a group of new students will arrive.

However, Lin Qing He and others didn't pay much attention to it. Once again invested themselves into the new semester's learning boom.

Lin Qing He's English results were exceptionally good. Wang Li often sought Lin Qing He for guidance. Lin Qing He never concealed information.

For this reason, Wang Li was grateful. When queuing to get food and the likes, she would also get her share.

Lin Qing He would sometimes help her get hers too. No attitude at all.

The other people in the dormitory wanted to come over and ask Lin Qing He for help, but Lin Qing He's attitude was so-so. She wasn't as enthusiastic as she was with Wang Li.

Chen Xue and the others' focus turned to the freshmen. They helped out and gave directions. It also garnered everyone's good impression of them as seniors.

But when Lin Qing He gave a speech in the freshman orientation, Lin Qing He robbed their limelight.

Because Lin Qing He represented the English department, she spoke fluent English throughout the stage. What's it was all throughout in a very pure British accent. It can be said to have amazed the entire English department as well as these new students to the school.

Then some unknowing, passionate, and unrestrained students had their restless heart stirred. Then Lin Qing He received a lot of love letters and the likes.

For this reason, Zhou Kai, the son, stepped forward again. He copied last year's essay and pinned it up once again.

His father and his grandmother were right to worry. His mother was too charming, even if she didn't have that heart. It didn't stop many suitors from coming one after another.

So Zhou Kai posted a notice again.

After posting, Zhou Kai also borrowed the radio and read the essay 'My Mother'.

It was praising his mother as well as singing a hundred lines of filial piety. Of course, more importantly, he gave a warning at the end: "My mother is already married. She got three sons and also, my father. If you are sure you can beat the four of us, you can try to write a love letter to my mother again. Don’t blame me for not reminding you, I can fight a few!

Lin Qing He's face blackened. The stinky boy dared to threaten others.

Wang Li was rolling on the floor laughing: "Oh, this amuse me to death. It can't be that your son is attending the same university as you under his father's order?"

"This brat has to be punished later." Lin Qing He stated worriedly and wanted to head over to take a look.

"Don't worry, he is just a child. He's eager to guard his mother. The university does have this kind of tolerance." Wang Li said with a smile.

Still, she went over to take a look.

It was really fine. Zhou Kai only got laughed at by his tutor and then it was dropped.

Only then, Lin Qing He was relieved. Then she planned to scold Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai ran faster than anyone else. Lin Qing He couldn't catch up.

"See if I'll sort you out once we get home." Lin Qing He could only supplement such a sentence to regain some respect and then let him off.

Chapter 244: Loophole

Although Zhou Kai, her son was undisciplined, she got to admit this method was quite effective.

All these newcomers knew now. Even if they don't know, they get subtly hinted to and probably find out.

Zhou Kai's classmate couldn't stop laughing: "You go kid. You really guard your mother like this. However, your mother probably wants to hit you with a stick."

"What is there to laugh? My mother can't catch me." Zhou Kai said.

As for the rest, he couldn't be bothered to care. Still, he just needs to keep an eye out.

If anyone dared to reckless pursue his mother or write a love letter to his mother, see if he'll sort them out!

The university knew about Zhou Kai's actions, the directors laughed it off. He was only fourteen years old. He was just anxious when seeing his mother was being pursued. It was normal to use this method to warn.

Naturally, Lin Qing He heard about it in the dorm.

It was nothing at all. Chen Xue was a strange one. She actually asked her in private: "Don't you think it is a pity to finalize your marriage like this with your level of knowledge?"

She knew about it. Don't judge by how Lin Qing He looked like a city dweller and spoke English very smoothly, but her husband's family was also from the country. Her man also relied on the ground for food.

Chen Xue saw how Lin Qing He was. She was pretty. Her knowledge was pretty high. However, she didn't agree with her thoughts.

For example this summer vacation. Lin Qing He gave up the opportunity to stay and continue to study and went back to the countryside to see her man.

Simply can't be understood.

The main fact was that she actually did that.

Does she know how rare this opportunity to come back to study was now? Who knows if there will be such an opportunity in the future. Instead of racing against time, she still had the heart to think about her man in the countryside.

When everything develops in the future, there are all kinds of outstanding men?

Lin Qing He never thought she would talk about this with her. Clueless to her internal thoughts, she replied, "What is there to pity? My marriage is fine."

Her husband was loyal and responsible. She felt so safe with her family Qing Bai.

As a woman, what was the most important thing?

Perhaps Lin Qing He thought that career was the most important thing for women.

But Lin Qing He got nourished by love, she had a different view now. She felt that finding a suitable man as a partner was also very important.

Same importance as a career. Neither can be missing.

Although Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything sweet, Lin Qing He still liked him. He was perfect in all aspects.

Lin Qing He was very satisfied with such a man as her husband.

Another one was that all three sons were thriving. Although sometimes they were muddled and hard to handle. She got to debate with them more often. Still, Lin Qing He felt happy.

So Lin Qing He and Chen Xue were destined to not get along.

She probably saw Lin Qing He as a bull that couldn't be saved. After all, Chen Xue felt irritated when she looked at her like this when talking about her marriage.

What happiness can there be when marrying a countryman. For them, filling the stomach was the happiest thing in life.

Besides that, there was no other pursuits.

Chen Xue can't stand this kind of marriage. That's why she didn't want to go back this winter vacation.

Lin Qing He didn't continue to talk to Chen Xue. She did curl her lips and ignored her when saw her expression that said 'how can you be willing to go into a decline.'

What she didn't know was that the reason why Chen Xue came to talk to her this time was because Lin Qing He excelling in English.

Being fluent in English was simply amazing, even if this was Bei University.

But unexpectedly, before they can say much, she saw Lin Qing He like this and knew that they couldn't talk anymore. They couldn't develop into a like-minded friend.

Lin Qing He didn't mind at all.

How could she not know what Chen Xue means?

The previous semester can be said to have some misgivings. However, this semester, there wasn't a single bit.

She got a boyfriend, who was from the physics department.

The two often strolled in the park. It wasn't clear whether the others knew, but it was no secret in the dorm.

And her boyfriend was also an educated youth who was sent to the countryside. He wasn't young either. In all likelihood, he had a family in the countryside.

This was indeed a moral corruption. It was just two of them. As for the others, it wasn't unclear as it wasn't made known.

However, Lin Qing He wouldn't interfere with these matters. Even when she knew, she acted like she didn't.

It can't be explained.

In November, Wang Li's man brought his son to see Wang Li.

Wang Li was so happy that she asked for leave to accompany her man and child. In two days, her man and child went back.

Wang Li was overjoyed.

Lin Qing He was a little envious and said, "My man won't tell me he'll come and see me."

"It's not easy to come here. What's more, I'm not going to go back to celebrate the New Year this year. That's why they came to see me." Wang Li explained.

"Not going back to celebrate the New Year?" Lin Qing He couldn't help but utter.

"Don't plan to go back anymore. I have to work hard. Stupid bird got to fly first." Wang Li said with a smile.

Lin Qing He naturally knew that she was being humble. To get admitted to Bei University, she couldn't be a stupid bird, right?

Lin Qing He planned to go back this year.

Lin Qing He had a rare day-off that day, so she went out and strolled around to see if there was anything worth exchanging.

This year was '78. Xiaogang village had started the contracts.

That's not right……

Lin Qing He was walking around and around. Then she remembered. She seemed to have gotten the time wrong!

This year it started in Xiaogang Village, but it hadn't been popularized yet. Was the popularization of the contract responsibility system around 1981 or 1982?

Lin Qing He knocked her head in annoyance. She always talked about contracting land this year to Zhou Qing Bai.

Fortunately, her family Qing Bai was a tight-lipped person. He won't ever discuss it with a third person after hearing about some things in the future.

She will apologize to him when she goes back this year.

Lin Qing He started walking through the alleys.

Because the Gang of Four had fallen and the college entrance examination resumed, the capital was really like welcoming spring nowadays.

The young shoots were slowly sprouting out as if spring had truly arrived. The whole city of Beijing will soon flourish.

Lin Qing He was one with guts.

What's more, in any era, there was no lack of bold people.

She fumbled for a long time before she fumbled to the black market in the capital.

It was really secretive.

That's right, she was here to buy gold. Even when gold was valuable nowadays, it was still linked to US dollars. How can it be worthless?

But it didn't circulate in the market in the current period. If there was money, it will be sold.

Lin Qing He was making use of the loophole.

Chapter 245: Future in-law's mother

However, the people here in the capital had very good noses. There was gold in the black market, but the price was pretty dear.

Originally, Lin Qing He wanted to buy it. But the price wasn't a small sum, so she just didn't buy it.

She got a few pieces of jade instead. And the quality was quite good.

"Don't want gold?" the man asked.

"Don't want. So expensive. You can keep it and sell it yourself." Lin Qing He said without reservation.

"What about calligraphy and paintings? These ones are remains of the past. All antiques. They will definitely be especially valuable in the future." The man assured.

"Hehe, it's very valuable. When my family runs out of charcoal in winter, I'll use this to keep warm." Lin Qing He casually responded.

That person probably found it useless to keep these things. Gold can be said to be valuable. But for now, calligraphy and painting were really worthless.

"If you want it, there is some gold. You can have it for a total of two hundred yuan." This person probably saw that Lin Qing He didn't want it, and said.

"One hundred." Lin Qing He lowered the price.

In the end, it was one hundred and fifty yuan. Lin Qing He got a gold bracelet, a ring, and two pieces of calligraphy and painting. She didn't know what it was like. It did look ancient.

When there was no one, she withdrew it into the space to store.

Then she left the black market. As for other things, she didn't ask for it anymore, because they were all expensive. Not one bit easily fooled like their county city side.

Lin Qing He didn't have any income now. Only accumulated a sum of money in the space. Still, Lin Qing He wasn't worried at all.

Once it reaches '80, it will be time for her to make money.

She just needed to set aside some capital. After all, she still got a lot of money in her pocket. The grain and pork work over the years wasn't done in vain.

When Lin Qing He got back, Zhou Kai came to look for her. He brought her a food box.

It was pigeon soup. He bought it, brought it to his classmate's house, and asked his classmate's mother to stew it.

He left half over there and took the other half to his mother.

Lin Qing He was moved and said, "Then I won't be reserved with you."

Then she drank the pigeon soup. As for the pigeon meat, she let her eldest son eat it. She didn't like it much.

"Mother, you are too skinny. You got to eat more. I will bring you soup every week from now on." Zhou Kai said.

"Where did you get the money?" Lin Qing He asked.

The money she gave to him was only so much.

"My classmate and I went to help people paint. We get paid." Zhou Kai said.

Lin Qing He stated: "Not allowed to disrupt your study."

"It won't. We only went there after we properly revised. Don't worry." Zhou Kai said.

Lin Qing He nodded. Then she gave him a yuan for him to spend and went back.

Her son's filial piety must be accepted. However, she shouldn't be too tight. It was better to let her son have some pocket money.

Zhou Kai really planned to bring a soup over for his mother, Lin Qing He to drink and nourish her mother since that day.

It was either chicken soup or fish soup. There was always something.

Wang Li was very envious: "Your son is too filial."

"You see his filial side. When he was a kid and was so mischievous, I often get heartburn." Lin Qing He voiced her complaint, but a smile was pasted on her face. She jokingly scolded: "This stinky boy finally let me see my payback."

Wang Li also chuckled.

It wasn't just Wang Li who was envious.

Zhou Kai's local classmate's mother was especially envious.

This was old Weng Family, whose surname was Weng.

Mother Weng talked to Father Weng about this: "This kid can't be praised enough. He brings something here once a week and got me to help stew it to nourish his mother's body. I have two sons and two daughters. None of them is this caring."

What's more, he was very sensible. If he brought a whole one, he would leave half. If he brought a half, he would only take the soup.

Sometimes she would keep it, other times she let him take it away.

"To go to college at this age, his mother must have given him a lot of training." Father Weng said.

Father Weng knew Zhou Kai. His son's classmate would come to the house from time to time. He was certainly an excellent child.

"Old Weng, don't you have any thoughts in your heart?" Mother Weng whispered.

"What thoughts?" Father Weng really didn't think anything. It was just a classmate of his child. No big deal.

Although he wasn't bad, his two sons were equally brilliant.

Eldest son was now a soldier, serving as a squad leader. He may become a platoon leader further along the line.

As for the youngest son, he was currently a freshman at Bei University. It was especially face-gaining. So Father Weng felt that there was really nothing to envy.

"Really a blockhead. With how Xiao Kai is, have you never thought about letting him be our son-in-law?" Mother Weng had to say it herself, seeing that he didn't get it.

"You think too far." Father Weng disgruntledly look at his wife when he heard the words.

The children were only fourteen years old. Even if eighteen was the legal marriage age, there were still a few years' time. It was unknown how much change there will be.

"How is it too far? We were also early back then. Didn't you know to give me a bunch of things to eat at the age of thirteen?" Mother Weng responded.

Father Weng coughed dryly and said: "That girl Mei Jia has her own idea. Don't worry about it. If they have that mind, he'll come to the house often and have their own plans. Us adult, getting involved might ruin it and backfires."

"You're not against it?" Mother Weng brought this up to her man today, wasn't to get her youngest girl to marry her son's classmate on the spot. It was just to get some advice.

"Seems pretty decent, but not clear about his family's side," replied Father Weng.

As far as Zhou Kai as an individual concerned, he really couldn't pick a fault. What's more, he was only fourteen years old. He was about the same height as him. A really sturdy boy.

From the look of it, the education he had received since childhood was also good. So if it was just Zhou Kai himself, then Father Weng had no objection.

But getting married wasn't a matter between two youths themselves. There were also the families of both parties.

"I heard Jia Dong say that his mother is a very straightforward person. And she is brilliant at English. She is number one in the English department." Mother Weng said.

Then she became a little unconfident. If they really do get together, the future in-law's mother would be really amazing.

Even if she got a household registration in the capital, she can't be proud of it. Because of the other's status as a college student. It wasn't really difficult to relocate their household registration.

"It's only reached here now. Don't think about it so much. If you really want to check it out, find some time to send something to Jia Dong and stop by to have a look." Father Weng said.

He felt that his wife was needlessly worrying. But he didn't dare to say that, otherwise he wouldn't sleep tonight.

Chapter 246: Hai City's goods

Mother Weng really wanted to see if Lin Qing He was easy to get along with.

When she took a rare chance to go, by coincidence it was in the middle of November when Lin Qing He represented the university and went to Hai City with some other students.

It was said to be an exchange meeting, but it more like a business trip. Participating in the exchange was a must. But after the exchange, they'll have time for free activities.

However, the cost of traveling to and from Hai City, as well as the cost of accommodation and meals, were all repaid by the university.

When it was brought up, Lin Qing He expressed her willingness to do her utmost for the university without a second thought.

So Mother Weng was really unlucky.

Mother Weng got to admit she was full of admiration when she heard that Zhou Kai's mother was attending the exchange meeting at Hai University as Bei University's representative.

No wonder she can give birth to a son like Zhou Kai.

But so far, Mother Weng’s thoughts haven't been revealed. Only Father Weng knew. Even their son and daughter didn’t know.

But because of this thought, Mother Weng treated Zhou Kai the same as her own son when he followed his classmate, Weng Guo Liang home.

No, not the same as her own son. Slightly better than her own son.

It caused Weng Guo Liang to grumble all the time. His mother became another's mother.

Lin Qing He didn't know that her eldest son was chosen by others and others wanted to take him as their son-in-law. After attending the exchange meeting, she acted on her own.

A place like Hai City was very developed now. For example, when she came to the mall, Lin Qing He saw many new styles.

Watches, scarves, gloves, and good-looking fabrics which weren't sold in the county city.

In other words, it was basically snatched and gone out of stock once put on the shelf. Basically, there was no chance to reserve.

So how could Lin Qing He possibly hold back?

The salesperson saw that she had a superior aura. Once asked and found out she was a college student from Bei University of the capital who came to Hai University for an exchange, the gaze toward Lin Qing He instantly changed

Lin Qing He didn't mean to show off, but it was like this these days. If one doesn't show off, people will look at them with their nose. What can she do?

"It's a rare chance to come here this time, so I want to buy more. However, I didn't bring any coupons." Lin Qing He took out her Bei University's student ID and displayed it for the salesperson to glance at as she said with regret.

"There are some processed fabrics. They are all quality items. Don't you know if that match your taste?" the salesperson immediately informed.

"Thank you, Miss," Lin Qing He replied without reservation.

"Then wait here," the salesperson said and then headed to the other person and request it. That person went to get it.

The salesperson asked Lin Qing He about matters in the capital.

Lin Qing He wasn't stingy. Since she was given a leeway, she was happy to tell her. But she didn't give it all away. Got to have some reservations.

Otherwise, others would regard her as a foolish person.

The fabric was taken out and Lin Qing He directly purchased two bolts.

After paying the money first, she left. She found a deserted place to store it in the space. Then she came back to find this salesperson again.

"I thought you weren't coming." The salesperson smiled.

"Well, I haven't bought other things yet. The things here are cheaper than those on our side. And the styles are also very good." Lin Qing He complimented.

"These are all new and the latest styles. Very easy to sell. You can choose which one you want." The salesperson said.

Encountering a Bei University student from the capital and what's more be able to inquire with, was enough for her to use it as a topic to talk about.

Lin Qing He kept prattling on about giving one to seventh sister-in-law, one to an eighth aunt, one to this, and one that. Coupons weren't required, so Lin Qing He bought a lot.

Mainly gloves and scarves. She explained: "It's a rare opportunity to make a trip here. With this one trip, I got to buy more for my numerous relatives."

The salesperson didn't say anything. After counting the money, she said, "Do you want a watch? There are new ones."

The salesperson didn't care about buying so many. Still, she internally remarked, 'no wonder she's from the capital. She was really rich. How much did she buy in this one go?'

Lin Qing He took a look. She purchased two women's watches and three men's watches.

Altogether, these things cost her a fortune. After all, just these few men's and women's watches, it was more than 600 yuan, almost 700 yuan.

A watch was one hundred or so. Such a watch can be sold for two hundred and twenty-thirty when taken back to the black market in the county city to sell. One transaction was a profit of one hundred yuan. Was this very profitable or what?

Of course, this must be brand new and the latest style of Hai City's watch. Such a foreign style, it will be face-gaining when worn outside. If not, people won't look at it and buy it.

Lin Qing He felt it was a rare opportunity to come over, she'll buy more since the watches in Hai City didn't require industrial coupons. Naturally, it wasn't good to buy too many watches here. Lin Qing He went simply changed the shopping mall.

This time she didn't just buy a few watches. She also got electric fans and radios.

Under this era, these were all truly major household items.

Lin Qing He knew that coupons would slowly withdraw from the market in later generations. She didn't expect that these big shopping malls in Hai City were already able to buy these things without using coupons.

It really deserved to be the magic metropolis. Its development was indeed extremely fast.

Lin Qing He did not continue to take any more action. The amount was sufficient. Better to not make too large of a movement.

What's more, with just these, it was enough to make a fortune when brought to the black market. She didn't need to continue.

Lin Qing He didn't delay too much. The next day, she took the ride back to the capital with other people.

When she returned, Lin Qing He gave Zhou Kai a watch.

After all, he was in college now and still don’t have a watch. So this time, this kid benefited this time.

Zhou Kai was obviously surprised: "Mother, you're giving it to me?"

"Don't want?" Lin Qing He looked at him.

"Want. Of course, I want. How can I not? Mother, you can really bear to give it to me. I'm really your son!" Zhou Kai was overjoyed.

A watch ah! He longed for one. Never thought, his mother would actually buy it for him.

"Alright, go do you what should be doing. There will be a holiday in the middle of next month. Go back with me then, you hear?" Lin Qing He reminded.

"I know." Zhou Kai nodded repeatedly and asked, "Mother, is this the latest model from Hai City?"

"It's the latest model. It costs two hundred and fifty yuan per piece. Very dear." Lin Qing He brags.

Zhou Kai was shocked: "Mother, what need is there to buy me such an expensive one? Just buy me one around a hundred yuans." Besides, one hundred or so was still expensive.

"It's a rare chance to get one, so use it." Lin Qing He waved her hand and then ignored him.

Chapter 247: Dogs that bite don't bark

Lin Qing He brought back a lot of things this time.

However, Lin Qing He didn't intend to sell these objects here in the capital. One, she wasn't familiar with this side. Two, the people here were too smart.

While in the hometown, everyone likes things from the big cities outside.

Because it was relatively far. Major cities like the capital and Hai City was a place people pined for, especially in the younger generation.

So when brought over and inform where the goods came from, they will be popular. Even when the goods were from these big cities, they were the same in Lin Qing He's eyes.

This time's exchange in Hai City was indeed very successful. After successfully completing the task, Lin Qing He kicked into her study mode again.

But at the end of November, something happened in the dormitory.

Chen Xue had a miscarriage.

She slipped and fell.

It was already very cold during this time. There was a good bit of snow. Out of carelessness, Chen Xue fell on the stairs like this.

Originally, everyone didn't think there was anything. It was a close friend of Chen Xue who broke the news.

That person was also married, so she naturally had the experience. Chen Xue instantly lost a child this time.

Lin Qing He wasn't surprised when she heard it. She had seen Chen Xue and another male classmate once. One can tell the relationship between the two wasn't simple at a glance.

Generally, men and women don't have that kind of intimacy, unless they have slept together.

This was someone else's business. Lin Qing He didn't care to get involved.

However, Wang Li and the other dorm mates were shocked when they learned about it.

Especially Wang Li. She said to Lin Qing He in private: "My God, I can't believe that she did such a thing. Even if she doesn't want her man and child, she still dares to do this with another man while it isn't sorted out?"

"Don't bother with it." Lin Qing He just replied.

"I don't want to, but I feel sick to live with this kind of person!" Wang Li was annoyed.

In the past, she felt that Chen Xue had poor character and was a little arrogant. However, Wang Li felt that this was the bottom line.

It was only a year since coming to university. Wang Li couldn't accept such a thing.

Lin Qing He also felt it was quite distasteful for something like this happened in the dormitory: "The accommodation conditions are tight now. Can't change the dorm."

Wang Li also knew that it was impossible to change the dorm. There were no vacant beds at all. She gritted her teeth, "Really shameless!"

Wang Li privately complain to Lin Qing He, while a dorm mate in the dorm was vocal about it.

"It's normal to have some quarrels in our dormitory on normal days. But to actually have such a person. I don't think I can live in the same dormitory with this kind of person!" This was clearly wanting to drive Chen Xue out.

"I can't live with her either. It's too shameless. Even when she's still unmarried, doing this kind of thing just humiliates us women." Another female dorm mate who didn't speak much also showed support.

"What unmarried? Don't you know? It's spread all over outside now. When she went to the countryside, she got married and also gave birth to a son and a daughter!" said the first speaker.

"This is even more shameless!" The latter started scolding: "If this was in the past, it's committing adultery. See if she'll get criticized to death for being shameless!"

Since the Gang of Four stepped down, the criticizing and fight stopped. The ones above didn't like it.

For example, in Zhoujiatun. Wang Ling and the one named Zhou He, who had been repeatedly criticized before were released. Still, they were completely ruined.

"Try and say another word!" Chen Xue was lying on the bed. Her face was white likes now. She was completely irritated by these two's conversations.

Wang Li joined the camp at once. She was simply tired of Chen Xue: "What? You dare to do it and still afraid of being talked about? You don't love or respect yourself, who can you blame!"

"That's right. Everyone was doing fine in the dormitory. Never thought such a rat poop to mix in!"

"This kind of person should be driven out. Can this kind of character pass the policy and screening?"

At this time, even if one got admitted to a university, they still have to go through policies and screening. Even if they pass, once they fail these, they then have to accept their fate and pick dung as work.

The dormitory was noisy. Lin Qing He didn't say a word from beginning to end.

But her stance was clear. She and Chen Xue can't get along either, especially since this matter was really repulsive.

Although other people have occasional quarrels, it wasn't important in general. Everyone had done their duties in the hygiene aspects properly.

Only when it was Chen Xue's turn, she always required someone to push her to.

After a while, Wang Mei, who had the best relationship with Chen Xue, returned.

With other people, Chen Xue only displayed sneer and mockery even when she arguing. When it came to Wang Mei, she had the heart to swallow her.

Wang Mei was a little scared when she saw the hatred bursting out of her eyes. She spoke out: "Chen Xue, why... why are you looking at me like this?"

"Dogs that bite don't bark. I finally see it clearly today, you're a b*tch!" Chen Xue gritted her teeth.

Only Wang Mei knew everything about her. Wang Mei was the culprit of her current situation!

Wang Mei said, "I didn't say anything about you. Someone happened to see me help you throw something away. They forced me to answer, so I told the truth."

"B*tch!" Chen Xue picked up the enamel cup at the bedside and threw it at her.

Naturally, it was an episode of chickens flying and dogs jumping.

The impact of this incident was very bad. It may not be a big deal when placed in a later generation. Still one must know it was still only '78 even when the environment was beginning to change.

Chen Xue and that man of hers received a big demerit. Out of everyone's expectations, the two were unswervingly determined. They had no plans to break up.

What's more, they also vexed that the child had no fate with them.

Lin Qing He heard about this later. It was simply too chilling.

But she didn't have time to pay much heed.

Because after entering December, it was really extremely cold.

It was dry and cold. When Zhou Kai brought the soup, Lin Qing He asked: "Are you cold at night? Is the quilt warm?"

"It's warm enough. How about you, mother?" Zhou Kai asked.

His quilt was six jins and the mattress was padded. He was such a young and strong boy, so he basically wasn't cold.

While he had a dorm mate was freezing to death. His family was too poor and the quilts given were old and shabby. However, Zhou Kai didn't want to sleep with him because he was too economical to take a bath regularly.

Zhou Kai didn't like to wash up very much in winter. Probably due to being educated by Lin Qing He, he was used to being clean. Every week he got to head to the bathhouse twice.

So can he stand this?

Chapter 248: Going home on winter break

It went without saying Lin Qing He's was warm as well. The quilt for her and her eldest son was prepared a long time ago, so naturally, they won't get cold.

This time Zhou Kai sent silky chicken soup.

It was also deliciously stewed. Lin Qing He asked after drinking it, "Will it be too troublesome for your classmate's mother?"

"No, Aunt Weng is nice. When I went there last time, she latched on to me. She knew that I hadn't eaten yet and made me a bowl of noodles." Zhou Kai said.

That's why he likes going to his classmate's house. He wasn't young and stupid. When going over, he would occasionally bring a fish over.

"Last time Aunt Weng came to the school to send something to Weng Guo Liang. She had mentioned that she wanted to meet you, Mother, the one who taught me into such an outstanding son." Zhou Kai smiled.

Lin Qing He thought, 'it can't be what I think it is, right?'

She asked: "When did this happen?"

"When you went to Hai City the previous time to participate in the exchange meeting." Zhou Kai smilingly answered.

"I brought back a scarf last time. It's especially suitable for our age. If you have time to drop by, bring it to her. Just say that Mother brought it back from Hai City and hope she won't dislike it. "Lin Qing He instructed.

Then she went to the dorm and actually took a scarf out of the space. It was very trendy.

"Mother, it's pretty. You can keep it for yourself." Zhou Kai said.

She couldn't appreciate this vibrant red style. Lin Qing He felt that she might as well knit a scarf by herself.

"To always trouble her to stew something for me. I got nothing much to give. What I'm gifting is more or less my thoughts. Your classmate's family is nice." Lin Qing He said.

As for whether everyone has fate in the future, wait and see. It was too early to reach that point now, so let's leave it aside.

Mother Weng received this scarf.

Got to say, she really liked it. Especially since she long wanted to change the scarf she had worn for many years. It was only thoughts.

But unexpectedly, Zhou Kai's mother gave her such a gift.

"Child's dad, do you think I should accept this?" Mother Weng said.

Father Weng can tell she loved it, so he said, "Accept it. When Zhou Kai comes over, you can just cook him two more hearty meals."

"My, I can't really." Mother Weng smiled.

"Aren't you thinking of raising Zhou Kai as a son-in-law. Your future in-law family is giving you a scarf. What is there to be shy about?" Father Weng teased.

Mother Weng lightly slapped him with a grin, but replied: "From what I see, she shouldn't be difficult to get along with."

"It's great that you're reassured. With her academic qualifications, she won't be one to be unreasonable." Father Weng said as he thought, 'wife, you should be worried about whether Zhou Kai and our daughter can get together'. From what he observed, both people had had no such thoughts. It was a normal classmate relationship.

Still, he didn't tell his wife. Woman, they always like dreaming.

After Lin Qing He gave a scarf, she stopped paying any heed. Later, she heard from her eldest son that he was treated to two big feasts when going over.

After entering December, the weather was really freezing. Especially the dormitory. There were no heater items.

The most they could do was drink hot water. However, if one drinks too much, they have to go to the toilet.

Even Lin Qing He couldn't bear the cold. She basically stayed in bed. Not getting out of bed at all.

Now there were only five people left in the dorm. Chen Xue moved out. Because the dormitory could not accommodate her. she willfully moved out after a few days of rest.

Lin Qing He didn't have much interest in these matters. Winter vacation was in one week. She wished to go back as soon as possible.

Even if it takes a few days' journey on the road, it didn't matter. Once she was back, she can stay until the tenth day of January!

College began again on the tenth day of January of next year.

It can be said that it is becoming more and more standardized. The credit system had been enforced.

The school encouraged everyone to stay and continue to study because this opportunity was really rare.

Lin Qing He's tutor was a middle-aged woman. She really hoped for Lin Qing He to stay because had high hope for Lin Qing He. She even mentioned to Lin Qing He about staying in university as a faculty member in the future.

Lin Qing He had given her answer. If she had the opportunity, she would.

Why won't she stay? If she stays, she can completely solve the problem of household registration.

But regarding the matter of staying to study, Lin Qing He shook her head and refused: "My family is waiting. I told them I will go back."

"Then go back. Don't fall behind in English." Her tutor said.

"I definitely won't." Lin Qing He nodded.

The tutor didn't say anything.

In mid-December, Lin Qing He led Zhou Kai onto the train.

The train took two days. But all the way to the village took about four days.

"Mother, we only have 25 days. The journey to and fro took up eight days. We can only stay at home for 17 days in total," Zhou Kai said.

"Even if we stay for one day, we have to go back and stay." Lin Qing He educated.

In fact, Zhou Kai was just saying. He wasn't against coming back. This was his hometown, so what was there to object to?

Besides, he slightly missed his father, his brothers, and grandparent.

Zhou Kai broke through 1.8 meters mark. He was almost 1.83 meters. Amazingly tall. Originally, Lin Qing He was a little worried, but in the second half of this year, her eldest son's growth was much slower.

So Lin Qing He felt that it was probably due to sudden rapid growth, it would slow down by itself afterward.

Once mother and son rushed back all the way from the capital to the county city, they were in great relief.

It was pretty late, already past seven o'clock in the evening. Still, the mother and son still planned to go home.

"It's so late. No need to hurry back. Stay one night before you decide." Zhou Xiao Mei disagreed.

"Stay... for one night." Su Da Lin urged as well.

"Not staying. There aren't many days in the winter vacation." Lin Qing He said. Then she handed a box of the capital's eight specialties and a Peking roast duck to Zhou Xiao Mei. "Alright. We're heading back now."

After borrowing Zhou Xiao Mei's bicycle, the mother and son returned home.

"That Fourth Sister-in-law. To come such a long way and still bring these things back." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.

"She...she misses you." Su Da Lin smiled.

Zhou Xiao Mei grinned and then took the nationally famous Peking duck and the capital's eight pieces back to the room. She sent half of them to Su Da Lin's uncle's side. More or less their thought. And giving them a taste.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Kai got home, the family was about to go to bed.

Right then, they couldn't sleep at all.

"Er Wa, hurry up and boil a bath for Mother. I, your Mother, can't stand it." Lin Qing He called out as soon as she reached home.

She won't be able to sleep without a wash tonight!

Chapter 249: Rest enough?

At this time, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had already called it a day.

It went without saying, it was just their family.

Lin Qing He didn’t have the energy to gather the things together, so she left it to her sons to take care of it. She went directly into the room with Zhou Qing Bai. The kang was burning in the room. So warm and cozy. Lin Qing He took off her bulky clothes, got on the kang, and laid down.

Zhou Qing Bai began to massage her. Lin Qing He groaned in comfort and said, "I haven't come back all the way back in vain. At least, you're considerate."

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled softly and said: "Wash up in a bit and go to bed early."

"En." Lin Qing He was really tired. Even when she bought the soft sleeper, she still couldn't pass through these few days comfortably.

Er Wa swiftly had the water boiled. There were two big buckets at home. One for Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He, and the other for the children.

It was never mixed up.

Lin Qing He took a comfortable bath without any hesitation. Zhou Qing Bai even went in to scrub her back.

Although the couple hadn't seen each other for a long time, Lin Qing He wasn't in that mood at all. Zhou Qing Bai ached for his wife and didn't have that thought.

When the couple came out, the three sons gave a meaningful grin.

"Can't be bothered with you anymore." Lin Qing He waved her hand. She was really too tired.

Without any more nonsense, so she returned to the room with Qing Bai to sleep.

It was really comfortable to go to sleep after a bath. Lin Qing He fell asleep in a short while.

For Zhou Qing Bai, his wife's return tonight was a huge surprise. So without further ado or words, he hugged his wife to sleep.

Lin Qing He slept peacefully throughout this night. From nine o'clock last night until after nine o'clock in the morning. Only then, she got up.

When she got up, Mother Zhou's voice sounded from outside.

After taking a look at the watch, she knew it was already this time. But the bed was so comfortable that Lin Qing He continued to loll and didn't want to get up.

After a while, Zhou Qing Bai came in and saw his wife was awake.

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai was excited and came over.

Lin Qing He was too tired last night and didn't have time to talk to him. Naturally, the couple would have to have a good chat.

After the couple cuddled around for a while, Zhou Qing Bai went out and brought in the congee for his wife to eat.

The lean meat porridge was very fragrant. Lin Qing He said, "I will brush my teeth first."

She got up and brushed her teeth. Only then did she began to have breakfast. Mother Zhou had already gone back.

"I brought back quite a few roast ducks this time. Keep two for our family. The others can get a share." Lin Qing He said.

Having a whole one? Not possible. One family can get half. It was just given to the Zhou Brothers' family, as well as First Sister and Second Sister. She got Da Wa to cycle over to deliver it.

Even when there was only half, it was still a thought. It showed she hadn't forgotten old Zhou Family after going to study.

This matter was left for Da Wa to complete. Now that he was this big, he naturally had to shoulder responsibilities. Lin Qing He ordered around her sons unceremoniously.

Now that she was back, the neighbors naturally came over.

Lin Qing He courteously hosted them. No attitude of despising others. As for those who previously criticized her for not teaching, Lin Qing He didn't express much eagerness.

She had never been one to requite ingratitude with kindness.

After a busy day, it finally ended.

Lin Qing He breathed a sigh of relief. That night, she naturally had a meal with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

"Keep the neck for your grandfather." Lin Qing He told San Wa.

Father Zhou liked to chew on duck necks, so leave it for the elderly to eat.

San Wa came up with excuse: "I know. I'm just setting it aside for my grandfather."

Father Zhou smiled and said, "Eat it if you like."

"For you, Grandfather. Eating duck meat is the same for me. Very aromatic." San Wa shook his head.

"Grandmother, eat more. Don't just watch and smile." Zhou Kai picked a piece of meat for Mother Zhou.

"Grandmother is overjoyed." Mother Zhou had a big grin. The family gathered for a meal,. Watching her three tall grandsons, Mother Zhou felt content even if she was just given water to drink.

"Quickly eat, Grandmother. Don't just focus on being happy." Er Wa urged.

Lin Qing He was responsible for picking vegetables for Zhou Qing Bai. She said, "I came back during the summer vacation and raise you very well. Why have you gone to the original state after only a few months?"

"Mother, this year, it's mainly my second brother and me who cooked. Father isn't used to it," San Wa explained.

"Both of you can cook?" Lin Qing He looked at the brothers in surprise.

"You're looking down on people," responded Er Wa: "We can cook pretty okay."

"Grandfather and Grandmother said it's great. It's only my father who said it's unpalatable." San Wa followed up.

Don't know what was going on with these two brothers this year. They suddenly became interested in cooking and learned from their grandmother.

Mother Zhou remembered what Fourth's wife said, having more skills makes it easier to get a wife in the future. Just like Cheng Cheng's father.

So Mother Zhou taught her two grandsons. They caught on pretty well.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou really thought it was pretty good. While Zhou Qing Bai stated it was unappetizing. Not at all worried that about undermining his sons' confidence even though they were young.

However, Er Wa and San Wa were clearly not one to back down. If it's terrible, then add more oil.

In the evening, Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai: "I don't know when you became such a picky eater."

Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife.

"If I ever find out that you dare to mistreat yourself by not eating and deliberately let me come back to ache at the sight of you, I promise I won't come back a single day next year." Lin Qing He squinted at him.

Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and said, "Wife, it's getting late. It's time to go to bed."

"If you starve yourself into danger, I will take the three boys and remarry!" Lin Qing He harrumphed.

"Unable to remarry. Your man can live to be a hundred years old." Zhou Qing Bai stated and dragged his wife to the Kang.

"Can't you be serious?" Lin Qing He uttered grumpily.

However, she missed him too. So she went up and kissed this man, who sometimes acts so naively.

Zhou Qing Bai felt like was going to explode when being kissed by his wife.

Naturally, there will be some exchanges.

"There's no contract system this year." After that, Lin Qing He recalled and brought up.

"Did you remember the time wrong?" Zhou Qing Bai said after hearing this.

Lin Qing He smiled: "I remembered it wrong. It seems that it will spread from the 1980s."

Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged and didn't say anything. Instead, he asked, "Rest enough?"

Lin Qing He lightly hammered him in shyness. Then she let him go crazy again.

The next day, the village slaughtered the pigs. Currently, the pigs were still publically-owned, so there were still pig-slaughtering. However, next year might be a different story.

The quantity of the pork was much less than when Lin Qing He was there. After all, there was less labor left in the family. It didn't matter.

There was enough money to spend.

"Come with me to the city tomorrow." Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai.

It was the end of the year. Perfect time to sell all the goods in her hands.

Chapter 250: Want to spend time with wife

The next day, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai rode two bicycles to the city.

That way, Zhou Xiao Mei's bicycle was returned to her. Then Lin Qing He took Zhou Qing Bai with her to sell the goods she bought from Hai City.

Throughout the process, Zhou Qing Bai just watched his wife. His wife was obviously a veteran. He felt powerless and amused.

Three watches were sold on the black market and Lin Qing He gained 600.

One watch was originally planned to be sold for 220-230. After thinking about it, she dropped it. It was convenient to sell at 200.

Lin Qing He was in a very good mood and said to Zhou Qing Bai: "When I was strolling around Hai City in my free time, it was only one hundred and thirty per piece. Almost 70 yuan profit.

Zhou Qing Bai gave an 'En'. He knew what his wife was doing was what the modern world called 'profiteering'.

What's this was the biggest kind. It wasn't a casual messing around. But compared to the others, the box his wife had brought from the future was obviously safer.

Still, Zhou Qing Bai was unwilling to let his wife come out to do this.

"Don't go all male chauvinistic one me. I'm very happy with the way I am," Lin Qing He swept a glance over at him and said.

"I'm not." Zhou Qing Bai denied.

Only then, Lin Qing He agreed to let him follow. Initially, she hadn't let him follow when she came out to resell things, but he insisted on following. So she let him be. However, he wasn't allowed to interrupt.

Then Lin Qing He resold the remaining watch in her hand. Then it was the electric fan and radio. They came over to the supply and demand agency.

They found Shen Yu and wholesaled the goods in her hands.

Let Shen Yu sell it herself.

Shen Yu had the guts. Especially since she got two children now. Although her family was a dual-income family, who would dislike more money?

She collected these things from Lin Qing He. Afterward, she just needed to market where it came from when selling the goods. There was no problem at all.

Especially at this time, things get out of stock quite quickly.

Of course, she had to be careful. Can't be too obvious.

All in all, Lin Qing He's things were all sold out and got a sum of money in return.

While she was there, she bought some new year goods back home. She didn't plan to come again unless it was time for family day out during the New Year.

"How is the development in Hai City?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Rapid development at that side. You don't know. Some things over there that don't need coupons anymore. As long as one have money, one can buy them." Lin Qing He replied.

It was now the end of '78. It can be seen that the outside world was developing rapidly. Each local area was different from another one.

"I'll find some time and go out and have a look." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"You don't have to rush. If you have time, just come to the capital and see me." Lin Qing He said.

"Want me to go and visit?" Zhou Qing Bai asked with a slightly raised mouth.

Lin Qing He said: "Naturally, I want. You don't know how much I miss you. Sometimes I dream of you at night. But I also know that you are very busy. What's more, it takes so long to go back and forth. Quite time consuming."

"Tomorrow I will find a time to go over." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Okay." Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Qing Bai lips expressed his delight. When he went to sit with his comrade in the bureau, his comrades reminded him.

Just this year, there had been many incidents of educated youth going to college and turning their backs.

Although sister-in-law's roots was in the village, he should still pay attention. The college students outside also got some tricks up their sleeve.

However, Zhou Qing Bai believed in his wife from beginning to end.

For example, right now. She wouldn't disdain him because he was countryman and would shame her if he went to her university.

On the contrary, she obviously wanted him to see her.

How can this not make Zhou Qing Bai feel good?

Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai about some things in the capital. Although she was in college, Lin Qing He knew exactly what happened in the capital. She subscribed to newspapers after all.

Zhou Qing Bai listened. The road wasn't short, but they felt that the road wasn't far at all when they were together.

"The relationship between Teacher Lin and Zhou Qing Bai is great," said a village woman.

"Ms. Lin is an excellent character," another woman also remarked.

"Who would deny that? Have you heard that three college students from our community have passed the entrance exam this year. Each and every one didn't come back at all this year. Completely abandoning their family's partner and children." A third also commented.

"I heard. Really. I think a divorce is ging to happen in all likelihood."

"Oh, what a sin."

"..."

The village had nothing bad to say about Lin Qing He, especially when compared with other educated youths who turn their faces away and deny knowing others.

Although they had a hard time in the countryside, they should be responsible for their family once they married right?

Getting admitted to university was the same as putting on wings. Once taken flight and won't look back. What kind of behavior was this?

Take a look at Teacher Lin. She came back for summer vacation and brought her son back during winter vacation. She was physically gone but her heart was still at home.

To marry such a wife, Zhou Qing Bai must had accumulated blessings in his previous life.

Zhou Qing Bai, who had accumulated blessings in his previous life, was counting money in his room for a while. Lin Qing He got him to count the money and folded it for storage. When she received it in the city, she only glimpsed at the amount without sorting it.

As for Lin Qing He, she started cooking.

It was steamed mantou for today. With a plate of braised pork ears, stewed pork and starch noodle and a bone radish soup, it was about sufficient.

There are a lot of people in the family, but each dish's portion was large enough for everyone.

Zhou Qing Bai had finished sorting out the money. This time they received a total of two thousand three hundred or so.

His wife said that the cost was about 1,000. So over half of it was profit.

In rural areas, if only relying on the little things in the ground, it was a maximum offew dozen at the end of the year. It can be imagined what a hefty amount this one thousand yuan was.

Zhou Qing Bai knew that his wife still had a lot of money.

Lin Qing He saw that he took the money out to hand to her and just accepted it. She directly placed it in the space and asked Zhou Qing Bai: "How much of the money I gave you last time is spent?"

"Nowhere to spend the money." Zhou Qing Bai washed his hands under her order and answered.

There was really no place to spend money, except for tuition fees for the children, school supplies, milk, and other things. Really none.

"I'm not at home, and you don't know to buy some good food." Lin Qing He nagged.

Zhou Qing Bai did not speak.

Lin Qing He leaned over and whispered, "Come to the capital to see me. I'll borrow the school cafeteria and make some good nourishment for you."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai answered with a smile in his eyes.

Lin Qing He was satisfied and then continued to busy away. Zhou Qing Bai stuck there and assisted her. Truthfully, there wasn't much he can help out.

He simply didn't want to leave. He just wanted to spend time with his wife.

Chapter 251: Friendship

"Father, the kitchen is only that big. What are you doing in there?" Er Wa came back from the outside with his brothers and saw their parents were in the kitchen. He zoned in.

"I think you are feeling itchy and want to practice with your father." Lin Qing He casually replied.

"Mother, I'm your own son. You're not helping me at all." Er Wa immediately protested.

"I'm still your father's wife. Your father and I are the closest. You can't tell the situation clearly when you were a little boy. Now that you have grown this big, you still haven't seen the true love between me and your father and that you guys are an accident?" Lin Qing He said.

"It's too mushy. I can't stand it!" San Wa exaggeratedly rubbed the goosebumps on his body and said.

"It is. Is Mother confessing to Father and speaking words of love?" Er Wa asked.

"Is there any need to mention it? They have always been affectionate." San Wa said.

"Good to be affectionate. Father, now my mother is at home, I'll hand her over to you. When I was guarding at school, I was almost got punished by the university. It's been hard on me." Zhou Da Wa, a.k.a Zhou Kai mentioned.

"What happened?" Zhou Qing Bai turned to him.

"Ahem, it's all over. What is there say?" Lin Qing He glared at her eldest son and said.

Zhou Kai had no thoughts of hiding it at all and explained: "You don't know how popular Mother is in the uni. Out of the entire English department, they sent her to lead the team in Hai City. It ended perfectly and handled beautifully. She won glory for the uni. No face was lost at all. It was what happened later. During the summer vacation this year, another group of college students got admitted."

Then he told how all those hairy boys were very restless. Among them, there was even 18 years old who was also from the capital. He wrote two love letters a day to his mother.

His household registration was a local one in the capital and said to be from a military family. Even when he knew that Lin Qing He was a lot older than him, this kid still charged forward.

Not minding this relationship would be an older sister and younger brother love relationship.

It was only after Zhou Kai went to broadcast to make the announcement did his heart gave up. It was said that for several days, he had no energy. What's more, he even came to Zhou Kai's class to see Zhou Kai and check if what he said was true.

It was true. When he personally saw that Zhou Kai, the son was this big, that hothead completely killed that thought.

Still, this indicated how popular Lin Qing He was in the uni.

Er Wa and San Wa were dumbfounded. Then said in admiration: "Mother, this is too awesome. Attract all ages!"

Zhou Qing Bai's expression was ugly. He looked at his wife.

Lin Qing He coughed dryly, and said, "I'm not to blame. I didn't provoke them. They wrote the letters on their own initiative."

"A lot of letters. It's said that there was a stack a day." Zhou Kai added.

"Do you still want to eat tonight?" Lin Qing He couldn't bear it, gritted her teeth.

"Hehe, that's a definite." Zhou Kai grinned. Then he took his two brothers back to their room.

In private, Er Wa and San Wa didn't joke around at all. They immediately began to warn their eldest brothers. There were new students every year. He must look after their mother. They don't want to be motherless!

A lot of things happened in the village this year. Both brothers had grown a lot.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, he didn't say much that night.

Lin Qing He knew that he must be angry. It was a rare occasion to see her family Qing Bai be mad. He was cute when he was sulking. So she coaxed.

In the evening, she let him be fed well and sated.

Turning over and over again, she let him go wild. Only then, she had coaxed him.

"Next year, I will send you both of you." Zhou Qing Bai declared.

"What need is there?" Lin Qing He said.

She and her eldest son will start classes on the tenth, so they have to set off on the sixth. Only the sixth of the New Year and they have to leave. It can't be helped.

As for Zhou Qing Bai going with the mother and son, there was no need.

"Wait for the summer. If you can free up at that time, you can go there." Lin Qing He said to him.

Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged her words and then hugged her to sleep.

"You are a rough man. Don't you know to be gentler?" Lin Qing He muttered.

"If you keep on talking, I want it again." Zhou Qing Bai groaned out.

Lin Qing He pinched his waist lightly: "There are only exhausted cows, not plowed damaged land. Zhou Qing Bai, you're not young."

"Not a problem." Zhou Qing Bai lowly chuckled.

He was clear about his body. There was no problem at all.

"Quickly go to sleep." Lin Qing He dismissed.

The couple slept in each other's embrace.

Because this year's meat was quite bountiful, she naturally bought it from Sister Mei.

Lin Qing He especially set aside a scarf for Sister Mei "I bought this the last time I went to Hai City on a business trip on behalf of the university. I can't go all the way in vain. I brought you a scarf, Sister Mei."

"We don't have this style here." Sister Mei uttered. She was extremely delighted.

"It's the latest trend in Hai City." Lin Qing He nodded.

"How much? I'll get it for you." Sister Mei smiled.

"To bring up money is acting too reserved. We have been friends for so many years. Don't talk about it. I thought it suits you when I saw it, so I bought it for you." Lin Qing He responded.

The two had a good conversation before Lin Qing He brought up the matter of wanting to buy pork: "Although the village distributed a little bit, it's not a lot. These days when I'm studying in the capital, my mother-in-law lived very frugally. The whole family became all stick-like. I have to make more good foods to nourish them."

"That's only right." Sister Mei said. Then asked her what meat and how much?

Pork belly, ribs, bones, and pork stomach. She'll take all these.

Sister Mei agreed to each and every one. When Lin Qing He was about to leave, Sister Mei went to the backyard of the house and caught a hen. She insisted that she take it back.

"My mother-in-law has raised a lot as well this year at home. Sister Mei, you don't need to give me. Quickly take it back and keep it for my brother-in-law and nephew." Lin Qing He dissuaded.

"How can there be none for them? I especially grabbed it for you, so quickly take it. Don't be polite with me." Sister Mei persisted.

After a bout of rejection, Lin Qing He finally accepted it.

Sister Mei grinned as she sent her away.

Her man chuckled: "It's just a scarf and you're that happy."

"What do you know? This is because she is thinking about me, so she brought me the latest style from Hai City. I estimate it cost more than a dozen yuan to buy it." Sister Mei said.

"How can a scarf be so expensive?" Her man responded after hearing this.

Sister Mei waved her hand and didn't talk to him about this. No matter what, she didn't suffer a loss from gifting a chicken to Lin Qing He.

When she went to work the next day, she wore it. Her colleagues were completely envious, especially when they heard that it was brought here from Hai City.

Chapter 252: Learning a craft

When Lin Qing He came over to get the meat, Sister Mei was embarrassed, "I wore it today when I went to work. Didn’t expect that my colleagues saw it and wanted it. They requested me to let you know, if you have the opportunity to go over there again, could you help out and buy it."

"If I go there, I'll bring some. However, it's impossible to get too many." Lin Qing He said.

Sister Mei understood. If too much was brought, it will be short selling. That was very dangerous.

She gave Lin Qing He all the meat she wanted. There were almost ten jins of meat. After the money was settled, Lin Qing He took it home.

Then she prepared to make stewed chicken in pig stomach.

It was to nourish Zhou Qing Bai's stomach.

Mother Zhou came over and saw her and Zhou Qing Bai were busy. Mother Zhou was really satisfied with her fourth daughter-in-law.

Good character. Her treatment toward her man was peerless. She also raised the three grandsons so well.

Why did she feel she wasn't reaching the margin before? Now, she was pleasing to the eye no matter how she looked.

Compared with her, the other daughters-in-law, who peacefully lived their life, were all a bit worse.

There was nothing wrong with living peacefully. Just lack Fourth's wife's discernment. She had already planned everything out. She wanted them to go to university, so she trained all of them.

Now that the college entrance examination had resumed, they were able to make it in time.

Looking at Er Wa's and San Wan's results, they can all get admitted to a university in the future if nothing unexpected happened.

It was just like what Fourth's wife said. Her sons will go to university in the future. They will be assigned to a position. What need was there to worry about their marriage?

Take a look. Didn't she keep her words?

"What are you doing?" Mother Zhou smilingly said in a very good mood.

"Stewed chicken in pig stomach. This dish nourishes the stomach. The whole family needs to get some nourishment" Lin Qing He replied.

Although the main thing was to take care of her own man, other people can also be taken care of along the way.

"Only when you are home, there's are so many delicious foods at home." Mother Zhou Mu watched and said.

Since Fourth’s wife's return, there was no lack of delicious dishes at home these days. One time was braised pork. Another time was fried meatballs. Or braised pork.

The meat allocated was finished within three days. At this moment, she saw that there was still so much in the kitchen, she knew it without asking. She must have bought it with connections.

Mother Zhou didn't like to give out anymore because Fourth's wife didn't need anyone to worry about her.

"Since I'm free, I might as well nourish them. Besides, Qing Bai and Father had exhausted themselves for a year. Autumn and winter are the best time for supplementing them." Lin Qing He said. Then sighed, "Sadly, there's no old duck."

"Old ducks. There are a few at old Cai's house. They may kill some this year for the New Year. Should I go ask?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Mrs. Cai's house?" Lin Qing He said.

"En. They have four of them. All grown up." Mother Zhou replied.

"Alright. Go ask, Mother." Lin Qing He said.

If there is a big duck, then she will make an old duck soup. Very nourishing and hydrating.

Mother Zhou went to ask. She didn't have any intention of criticizing her fourth daughter-in-law at all.

Lin Qing He was capable. In the middle of making stewed chicken in pig stomach and still thought about another big dish. It can't be helped since her stay at home was short.

She can't cook up some good stuff every day to nourish Zhou Qing Bai, right?

Mother Zhou came back after heading out for a while. She had brought back a recently killed duck.

"When I went over, Elddest Cai was slaughtering ducks. As soon as he heard that I wanted one, he told me to go in and let his mother know. He gave me the one in his hand." Mother Zhou mentioned with a smile.

Lin Qing He took great care of Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi. Now the brother and sister were old Cai's in-law family, their relationship was great.

Of course, they also gave Lin Qing He face.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Then I must thank Mrs. Cai. I will go over and nibble melon seeds with her tomorrow."

Despite the fact that Mrs. Cai always wanting to introduce her granddaughter to her eldest son and didn't happen, it hadn't affected the relationship between the two families.

Due to the weather, they weren't worried that the ducks would spoil. There was pork stomach & chicken as well another piece of braised pork today. They couldn't eat the duck.

Leave it for tomorrow to make stewed old duck soup. Then sprinkle in some starch noodle and it'll be perfect.

Today's stewed chicken in pig stomach was exceptionally delicious. The whole family ate to their heart content. Father Zhou' was also very moved.

It was really only when Fourth's wife returned, the food at home can be so great.

"Zhou Xia has no plan to study next year. He wants to follow his father's footstep and earn work points." Mother Zhou chattered.

Lin Qing He was surprised: "How old is Zhou Xia? How many work points can one earn in the field?"

"He really doesn't want to study." Nother Zhou said.

Have to say, eldest grandson and his brother can study, exactly like their mothers. Otherwise, just relying on old Zhou family alone, they wouldn't have that talent.

It wasn't just Zhou Xia from Second Brother's family, even Eldest Brother's Zhou Yang had average grades. Although they want to keep on studying, being able to get admitted was very unlikely.

They weren't as good as the Fourth's boys.

"If he doesn't want to study, let him learn a craft. Just working in the fields, how much money can he make in a year?" Lin Qing He disapproved.

"Don't know what crafts he can learn?" Mother Zhou believed her fourth daughter-in-law.

Zhou Xia was also her grandson. She naturally wants her grandson to be successful.

"Carpentry is a possibility." Lin Qing He said.

In the early 1980s, carpenters were popular. After all, they were craftsmen. Especially at that time, many suspended enterprises are waiting to be started again. Like schools and so on. All of them were going to rise again. Would carpenters miss out on the action?

Mother Zhou probably passed it on to Second Sister-in-law as she came over the next day.

Lin Qing He was cooking the old duck soup. First, it was stewed in a pot, then it was placed on a coal stove to simmer over a slow fire. It'll be ready to eat tonight. The taste will be so fragrant that people want to swallow their tongue.

"Second Sister-in-law came," Lin Qing He greeted.

There was a bit of unpleasantness before, but after so many years, it wasn't something to mind. After all, there wasn't much time to interact in the future.

"Da Wa's mother, I heard from Mother yesterday. You suggested that Xia Xia learn a craft, right?" Second Sister-in-law asked.

"That's what I said. If you have other arrangements, you don't need to listen." Lin Qing He smiled.

"No, I thought about it with your second brother all night. We felt it's pretty good. But I don't know if there any future on this path," said Second Sister-in-law.

"What should I say about the future? It requires Xia Xia to have a flexible brain. Know when he should do something. And don't stick to the same rules. The times are advancing. He must make progress along with it. No matter what he does, he must adapt to the times. "Lin Qing He answered.

Chapter 253: Tutoring

Second Sister-in-law became puzzled from all the talk. Still, she felt admiration. No wonder, Fourth's wife got admitted to the best university in the country.

Although she didn't understand, she still said: "Then, you think it's really good?"

"Learning carpentry is pretty good. At least it's better and easier than relying on the field for food. Of course, it's not easy to be an apprentice. It's impossible for one to learn a craft without hardship. It's not gonna drop out of the sky, right Second Sister-in-law?" Lin Qing He said.

She hoped for the rest of the family members and each branch to advance. Everyone can get rich together. Only then it's good and the family will be strong.

"That's true. But I don't know where he can learn this craft." Second Sister-in-law hesitated.

"Let Second Brother find Qing Bai and talk about it." Lin Qing He said. She didn't know much about it, so she just suggested this.

Second Sister-in-law assumed was this fourth brother, Zhou Qing Bai had connections and merrily answered: "Okay, I will let your Second Brother talk Fourth Brother."

Later, Second Brother sought Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai came to a halt when he heard it and said: "There's carpentry work in the city. There is a woodwork factory in the city. If Xia Xia wants to go, I can check with my comrade-in-arms."

"Sure, sure," Second Brother repeatedly said.

"But why do you want to send Xia Xia off to be a carpenter?" Zhou Qing Bai questioned.

"Fourth Sister-in-law suggested it." Second Brother said.

Zhou Qing Bai was surprised, so he came back to ask his wife.

Lin Qing He told the truth: "Being a carpenter is pretty promising."

It was '79 in one year. Being an apprentice takes time. What's more, how old was Zhou Xia at this moment?

It was pretty good to let him go to the woodwork factory to get a master and learn the craft.

As for the future, let’s talk about it later. Can’t possibly let him go unemployed and go do the so-called earning work points. How much money can he get in one year? Soon it will be a contract system.

Lin Qing He felt that until the 1990s, carpenters won't be eliminated wherever they went. Of course, they had to be able to manage it.

The road was pointed out, and for the rest was naturally up to Zhou Xia to use his brains.

Or change a career or start a business alone.

Because of this matter, Zhou Qing Bai dropped by the city's security bureau to ask. His comrade-in-arms personally came with him to the woodwork factory to take a look. They were actually recruiting apprentices.

Zhou Qing Bai talked about it when he came back. It was perfect timing. If he wants to go, he'll have to head over once July 1 arrived next year.

The food and lodging were included in the woodwork factory. Being an apprentice, one have to do miscellaneous work in the first year. Only in the second year, they can get hands-on. It was only in the third year that one can learn true skills. Currently, Zhou Xia was too young.

How old was he after three years?

But it didn't matter. Just go there and train was the right way.

There was no pay. Food and accommodation were taken care of. Even if he didn't increase the family's income or work points, it at least saved the family food.

Both Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law felt that listening to Lin Qing He was right.

Lin Qing He talked with Zhou Xia: "I support Xia Xia. But Xia Xia, after you head over, you have to observe more to learn more. Not just the masters' craftsmanship, but also how the masters interact with people. Get to know the past popular furniture. It may change new styles in the future. These all have to be learned carefully and be innovative. There is no limit to learning. You must not be arrogant and complacent. You must respect the master. After all, he passed all the skills to you."

"I will!" Zhou Xia nodded earnestly.

"When you grow up and want to start your own business, you let your master know beforehand. Fourth Aunt supports you if plan to have your own business once you learned the craft." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Xia laughed: "I haven't learned it yet. Wait until I learn it. If I can learn it, decide then."

Lin Qing He nodded: "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. If you can't learn and return to your hometown. There are many opportunities to make money."

"Is there a way to make money?" Zhou Xia said.

"Let's talk about it then." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Zhou Xia agreed and then went back.

Although he didn't want to study anymore, he honestly didn't want to go work in the field either. He was overjoyed being able to learn crafts now.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law knew about this. The two didn't have much reaction.

Because both of them plan to let their son study. Even if they don’t understand, they have to keep studying.

The two of them came over with a bag of sesame and peanuts. They felt a bit shy to ask Lin Qing He to give the children make up lessons.

Lin Qing He accepted the things and said, "Let them come over at 8:30 a.m. and I will tutor them for an hour and a half. At ten o'clock, I need to prepare to cook."

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law were naturally happy with this.

Eldest Sister-in-law sent her son Zhou Yang over, while Third Sister-in-law let Wu Ni, the eldest daughter come over.

The rest below were still small, so there was no need for tutoring. Once the big ones learned it, they can teach the younger ones.

Receiving lessons from Fourth Sister-in-law, who got admitted to the nation's best uni, their grades will definitely rise.

Lin Qing He skimmed through her nephew and niece's homework and felt helpless.

Their basic was too average.

But because both of them worked hard to learn, Lin Qing He still taught them.

She taught two subjects. One was Mathematics and the other was English. Both were taught from the very basic. Don't underestimate these basics. These can guarantee the two to enter a higher grade.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't feel much about helping Zhou Xia with a carpenter's apprenticeship's spot. However, he did feel like he couldn't live when this nephew and niece came over and occupy his wife for an hour and a half every day.

His wife had the rare chance to make a trip back. How many days can she stay on one trip?

He felt it wasn't enough time. And each and every one of these children kept pestering.

He didn't voice out anything. Every day, Lin Qing He would leave homework for them and reminded them to make sure to complete it. She also got her eldest son to mark other important points for them to recite, so they could memorize them. Then she would personally check them.

So this relaxing winter vacation wasn't relaxing for Zhou Yang and Wu Ni.

Lin Qing He was quite surprised that Third Sister-in-law let her eldest daughter continue to study because Eldest Sister-in-law's daughters didn't get to continue to study. Currently, only the daughter of old Zhou Family who studied was Wu Ni. Her talent was average. So were her grades. She stayed back a year during the fifth grade. Only, after she was taught by Er Wa, did she passed and advance. Next year, she will enter the second semester of first year.

But her foundation was indeed terrible...

Winter vacation only lasted so long. She can only make up as much as she can.

"Qing Bai, shall we go out for a walk in the mountains in the afternoon?" Lin Qing He finished eating at noon that day and went back to the room to nap. She brought it up to her man.

Chapter 254: Handwarmer

When Lin Qing He said that, she received a bitter glance from Zhou Qing Bai.

"Be good. I'm doing this for the next generation of your old Zhou family. It will be the reputation of your old Zhou family if they became successful in the future." Lin Qing He touched his handsome face and leaned forward to pluck a peck.

Must say, she fed her family Qing Bai family very well.

Although he came back from the army and faced manual hardship under the sun, he didn't become old meat that can't be chewed on or can't bear to take a bite. Still very manly and attractive to her.

Zhou Qing Bai's expression became soft when he was kissed by his wife.

"Go for a walk this afternoon." Zhou Qing Bai nodded and confirmed.

It was twenty-ninth. Tomorrow was New Year's Eve. It will be a hectic day.

Unfortunately, when they got up from their nap at two, it started to snow.

"Can't go out." Lin Qing He stated.

Zhou Qing Bai felt powerless. This snowy weather can really choose the time.

"What do you want to eat?" Lin Qing He asked.

"You." Zhou Qing Bai stared at her with glowing eyes.

Lin Qing He's aunt came the past few days. Except for having a good time during the period she came back, Zhou Qing Bai can only touch to soothe his addiction these few days.

"Second Brother, what do you want to eat?" San Wa's voice sounded from the room.

When Lin Qing He felt these words were so familiar, she heard Er Wa's low voice: "You!"

All at once, Lin Qing He's face became flushed.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, get out and train at once!"

Zhou Xuan was Er Wa, Zhou Gui Lai was San Wa.

Initially, the two brothers were mimicing in the room, but now they shuddered. Then they came out and entered a squat stance together. Both brothers were suffering.

Zhou Kai came back from outside with two pheasants.

This was what he caught when he went out with others about the same age in the village with the net.

The gain was bountiful, so everyone evenly divided it. Zhou Kai received two. Seeing his two younger brothers in a squat, he knew that they must have provoked their father.

"Mother, I picked up two pheasants and came back. Fry one tonight?" Zhou Kai said.

"Okay." Lin Qing He paid no heed to the two young ones. They deserved it. Daring to parrot and tease their parents, they should be punished.

Zhou Qing Bai sent his eldest son to tidy up the pheasants.

Lin Qing He grabbed a handful of mushrooms and soaked them. Stewing pheasant with mushrooms was delicious.

She set aside the feet and wings to stew a chicken soup. Although there were only a few pieces, the soup was very flavorful. Adding corn mantou and pickled veg with fish dish, it was complete.

In the afternoon, the snow fell endlessly. It didn't stop until 7 o'clock in the evening. After a while, it started to fall again.

It was freezing enough.

"There is no kang in the school, how freezing will you be?" Mother Zhou couldn't help think about it.

"I heard that the heating system is about to be installed. Don't know if it can make it in time to be used." Lin Qing He said.

It was certainly cold. Of course, if one didn't get out of bed. It was okay when hiding in the bed. Once out of bed, one can't stand it.

For this reason, Lin Qing He planned to wait for this summer and store two boxes of tomatoes in the space. The air was too dry. She was worried about getting nosebleeds!

Zhou Qing Bai only listened. There was no snow the next morning, so he went out early. It was unknown what he went to do. He didn't come back until about lunch.

He had a handwarmer when he came back.

By the stove, Lin Qing He's eyes lit up. This was used by major household in the past to warm their hands by holding it!

"This is handy. After the new year, take it with you." Zhou Qing Bai said.

It was really convenient. Just pour in hot water. When the water is cold, one can pour it out and replace it with new hot water. No problem at all.

"Father, what about me?" Zhou Kai asked.

Mother Zhou also nodded: "Why didn't you buy one for Da Wa?"

"It wasn't bought. It's not sold outside. There's just this one." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

This one was the one he requested his comrades to find. If not, it won't be easy to obtain.

"Be good. You are full of youthful vigor and your vitality is enough to keep out the cold. It doesn't matter if you don't use it." Lin Qing He comforted without sincerity.

She had already poured hot water in to test it.

"Mother, usually, shouldn't it be giving it to their own son the first that comes to a mother's mind?" Zhou Kai asked.

"Mother is different from other mothers. The first person I think of when I get a good thing is your father." Lin Qing He answered.

Zhou Qing Bai's eye carried a hint of a smile.

The three sons couldn't stand it anymore. They were fed a handful of dog food without warning and retreated quickly.

Mother Zhou grinned and said nothing.

Lin Qing He held the handwarmer in her hand. It was so cozy and easy to use.

Back in the room, Lin Qing He talked with Zhou Qing Bai: "You went out in the morning, just for this?"

"En." Zhou Qing Bai responded. He didn't know if he could get it, so he didn't bring it up.

Lin Qing He sat in his arms and looked at her own man. He never said anything caring. At most just a few sentences a day. Still, he always kept her matters in his heart.

He didn't speak much yesterday. And today, he rode out after eating breakfast and got her this handwarmer back.

"Qing Bai." Lin Qing He's heart was warmed and called out to her own man.

Zhou Qing Bai hugged his wife and didn't speak. It was obvious that he enjoyed his wife showing him such a soft side.

The couple soaked in the gentleness for a while before Lin Qing He got up to fry the pheasant.

One pheasant was left from yesterday. They can have it now, right? All was fried with pickled veg residue. There was a shrimp soup. Then they were eaten with bean flour mantou.

Today was New Year's Eve. At around four o'clock in the afternoon, Third Brother Lin came over with two pheasants.

He picked up four of them.

It was called picking, but in truth, it was hunting. It's just that the opinions vary from place to place.

Because she knew that he still had two more, Lin Qing He had no reservation. She poured him a large cup of brown sugar and ginger soup. Only then, his complexion improved.

Then she passed him a pack of white rabbit candy to take back and said, "Bring the children over for New Year's greetings tomorrow. I will prepare delicious food for them."

"Okay." Third Brother Lin smiled and took the remaining two pheasants and a bag of white rabbit candy back.

"Did you go to Third Sister's place?" As soon as she saw this packet of white rabbit candy, Third Sister-in-law Lin said.

"I did. My sister told us to visit tomorrow." Third Brother Lin nodded.

"Why did you bring two back and not leave one for Third Sister?" Third Sister-in-law asked when she saw two pheasants.

"I gave two. I was lucky today and picked up four." Third Brother Lin explained.

Third Sister-in-law Lin revealed a smile on her face. With these two pheasants, some leftover meat from the previous distribution, the numerous chickens they raised, and accumulated eggs, this year's New Year will be a good one.

Chapter 255: '79's New Year

On New Year's Eve, they got a lot of pheasants because two were from Third Brother Lin as well as the boys went out hunting and brought them back in the evening.

So it became an exceptional feast.

The family gathered around for the New Year's Eve dinner, and the food was extremely satisfying.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were joyful. Everything at home was developing in a good direction, so what was there to be troubled about?

"Every one of you devoured all dishes to the last crumb. You got to study hard next year. If you can't support yourself in the future, your father and I won't care." Lin Qing He told the three brothers.

She was really grateful that this period was getting better and better.

Otherwise, relying on the income from the field with three lads in the family, the family will be drinking northwest wind.

They can really eat. Each meal, they each have a huge appetite.

"Mother, you can't dislike your own sons like this." Zhou Kai replied.

He had the biggest appetite. He can't help it. He was this tall, he'll get hungry easily.

Although there was enough oil content at home, it can't stand under the pressure of this kid's consumption rate.

"Mother doesn't favor anyone with the exception of Father. The three of us are included along the way. Being able to get a bite of her food is pretty good. Eldest Brother, be content." Er Wa a.k.a Zhou Xuan shook his head and said.

"Three little cabbages drifting in the wind."San Wa a.k.a Zhou Gui Lai had his hands clasped behind his back as he looked at the sky at forty-five degrees angle with a depressed pretty face.

Lin Qing He sent them to tidy up in laughter. Then she went out with Zhou Qing Bai for visitation.

It was an unsaid rule that one shouldn't stay at home all day on New Year’s Eve. After dinner, Lin Qing He grabbed melon seeds and snacks and came over to Mrs. Cai’s house.

After sitting for more than an hour, she came to old Zhou's house.

Eldest Sister-in-law and the others were waiting for her.

The sisters-in-law put aside their relationship in the past. Currently, their relationship was still very harmonious. Every New Year, they get together.

They first talked about the changes in the village this year. The educated youths who were admitted to college had all gone back. Many had never returned for the New Year.

Lin Qing He commented that all those who left now were admitted to the university, but that wasn't for sure for those in the future.

She didn't make her words too clear either. After all, the educated youths began to return to the city in large numbers. Seems to be around autumn next year when it happened.

From the beginning of 1979 until the early 1980s. Basically, not many were left.

When Eldest Sister-in-law and the rest heard this, they all inquired if she had heard something. Lin Qing He said no. She was guessing and told them not to talk about it outside.

"Qing He, do you plan to come back here after graduation?" Eldest Sister-in-law asked.

"After graduating, it goes without saying to look for employment. Da Wa's mother is the kind of talent that the country needs. What is she coming back home for?" Second Sister-in-law piped in.

"If she doesn't come back home, what will happen to Fourth Brother and the rest?" Said Third Sister-in-law.

The three sisters-in-law looked at Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He responded, "I don't know yet. It will be a while before graduation."

Initially, Lin Qing He planned to graduate early. But she found that she couldn't advance too much. At most, graduate a year earlier. So she deliberately slowed down.

"I plan to stay in the capital when the time comes. The school wants to keep me as an instructor." Lin Qing He mentioned.

The university expressed this to her through her tutor.

Lin Qing He didn't want to advance her study afterward. A university graduate was enough for her to glide through this era. The rest was concerned about the family's advancement while the era was taking off. It was important to take the first bus.

When Eldest Sister-in-law and the others heard it, they were extremely envious.

"But if you stay in the capital, what will about Fourth Brother and the kids?" They hastily asked.

If Lin Qing He, this fourth sister-in-law, can stay in the capital, it won't be a major problem as her employment in the university will solve her household registration. However, Fourth Brother won't have employment to take on.

"If it's possible, I will fight for it when the time comes and move my family's household registrations over." Lin Qing He said.

She felt that if she negotiated with the university, the university would be willing to help. After all, they wanted to keep her. She was married and they can't let the couple be separated between two places, right?

Since she'll work at the university as well as being married, she can get allocated accommodation...

Lin Qing He felt that this was a good choice.

The sisters-in-law's mind was at rest.

When they went to bed at night, they mentioned this to their man.

"From what I see, Fourth's wife intends to move the household registration in the future." Eldest Sister-in-law remarked with a little reluctance.

Speaking with a conscience, Fourth's wife wasn't very easy to get along with before. Since Fourth Brother came back, she has changed. There was nothing to complain about after that.

After so many years, affection was nurtured. Eldest Sister-in-law didn't really want Fourth's wife's whole family to move away.

"It's good news to move out. No one in our old Zhou family had become a citizen of the city. What's more, household registration in the capital." Eldest Brother didn't care much.

"It's not that easy to transfer the household registration." Eldest Sister-in-law pointed out.

"With an acceptance from that side, it's not that difficult to transfer the household registration. Since Fourth's wife dares to say that, I think she is certain," Eldest Brother replied.

Eldest Sister Zhou-in-law said: "It would be great if she could come back to our hometown and develop her career."

"What development is there in our hometown? It is better to go out to the big city. The college entrance examination is restored now. I heard that everywhere is engaged in development. They need college students like them." Eldest Brother explained.

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say anything.

Second Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law also told their men.

The men's attitudes were similar. They all support moving.

As the old saying goes, if trees move, they die; if people move, they live. Fourth's wife got the capability. They can pull through in places like Bei University in the capital, so why won't they move?

"If that side develops well, let's see if Wu Ni can also pass the exam in the future. If she can pass the exam, she can simply go to her fourth uncle's house. Boarding in the dorm is unnecessary." Third Brother said.

"It's just that Wu Ni, the lass can't get higher grades." Third Sister-in-law had the same thought. She mentioned with distress.

"Take advantage of Fourth's wife's stay and get let her learn more." Third Brother replied.

Speaking of educating children. Third Brother felt that no one could catch up with Fourth's wife in this area. This he was completely convinced of.

It was the honest truth. It didn't take long after she began to teach, Zhou Yang and Wu Ni had improved in their performance after the daily sessions.

On the first day of the New Year, she didn't teach. Because she was too occupied. After Lin Qing He got her eldest son to highlight the important points, she gave them a three-day vacation. They didn’t have to come over from the first to the third. Seriously studying on their own was sufficient.

On the first day of the New Year in 1979, Lin Qing He woke up early. Zhou Qing Bai saw her getting up and didn't sleep anymore. Although the bed was comfortable, it was only comfortable having his wife too.

When she got up, he also got up. Third Brother Lin and his family were coming over today.

Chapter 256: Visiting relatives

Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin brought their three daughters and two sons over.

It was later when Third Brother Lin and his wife had another son. A total of five children.

The whole family came together.

The old Lin family finally realized that Lin Qing He, this daughter was really cruel. She kept her words and won't recognize them as family.

For example, the previous time when Father Lin fell ill and went to the hospital. The other two daughters came back to visit him. Only Lin Qing He, who knew about it, didn't even come to visit from start to finish.

Lin Qing He's two sisters had sought Lin Qing He and advised her not to care about those fleeting matters.

Lin Qing He had no feelings for these two sisters at all. Whether it was the original owner or her, they didn't even want to deal with it. Especially looking at their begging look, she felt annoyed to the max.

Basically, they had no contact.

As for Eldest Lin and Second Lin, it needn't be said. Their relationship with Lin Qing He was bad. How could they possibly interact with each other?

They heard about her getting admitted to the best university in the capital.

But what had it got to do with old Lin Family?

She has attended literacy classes a few times before. What was taught in the literacy classes? Teach you to recognize the two words male and female, so that one can distinguish between male and female toilets. The rest were other simple and common ones.

The original owner had pleaded to go to school but that was rejected immediately.

So being able to become a middle school teacher out of nowhere and later get admitted to a university had nothing to do with old Lin family.

After all, it was spread all over outside.

It was said that she married into the old Zhou Family because Zhou Qing Bai's allowance could support her at the time. Only then she was able to study by herself and became successful.

Old Lin family really didn't put any effort into Lin Qing He.

In the beginning, it was possible to come over to throw their weight around. But was Zhoujia village that easy to bully?

Why was it called Zhoujia village? That was because most of the last names in the village were Zhou.

Moreover, Lin Qing He was a married-off daughter. A long time ago, she frequently supplemented her maternal family. Although the relationship was broken later, who didn't know that it was due to old Lin Family's unfeeling?

So they didn't dare to make trouble at all. They just cursed Lin Qing He secretly. It didn't hurt her at all, so how could Lin Qing He care.

They probably knew that Third Brother Lin would come over today since they visit the same day every year.

Mother Lin told him to pass on her words, let her few grandsons to come over and visit them.

Truthfully, Third Sister-in-law Lin didn't want to help her mother-in-law pass the message at all.

The first three of her children were daughters. Third Sister-in-law Lin will never forget the postnatal confinements in this life, especially with her second and third daughter.

Not a single egg was fed. Just some bit of mash all day long.

Had it not been for Third Sister sending over some meat and eggs, her body and bones would really gain a root illness during postnatal confinement.

So Third Sister-in-law Lin detested her mother-in-law. Why else would she push Third Brother Lin to move out in the past?

Even though she didn't want to, she must. So when she was assisting in the kitchen, she brought it up to this Third Sister.

Lin Qing He sneered: "She has a lot of grandsons and granddaughters of her own. My boys are just grandchildren (of different surname). Since they were young, they haven't eaten a grain of her rice or sip a glass of her water. There is no need to go and see her."

Even if she was the mother of her body, that won't work on her.

Even when Zhou Kai and the others were indeed her grandsons, so what? She didn't want her sons to go and have any interaction with old Lin family.

Otherwise, once they latch on, they'll suck blood like a leech.

Especially Eldest Sister-in-law Lin, who was a smiling tiger.

Third Sister-in-law Lin was only responsible for passing on the words. Then she changed the subject at once: "That side won't stay peaceful. That one from the second branch got entangled with that widow again. The widow is currently pregnant."

"It's Second Lin's?" Lin Qing He was surprised when she heard this.

"The widow insisted that it was his. From his reaction, he wanted to admit it. But his family's wife didn't agree. Recently, there's a lot of ruckuses," said Third Sister-in-law Lin.

"Fortunately, you two moved out at that time. If not, don't think about celebrating this New Year." Lin Qing He responded.

"I let out a sigh of relief at the beginning." Third Sister-in-law Lin grinned.

In fact, if Third Sister hadn't been so supportive at that time and lent money as well as helping with the bricks, tiles, and the pot, then she wouldn't necessarily have that determination.

After all, it wasn't easy to move out.

But now, it was really better. This year, a side room had been build at home. Her daughters moved in there, making it much more spacious.

"I told my brother yesterday that it's enough that the person can come. Why bring such a large basket of eggs over? After saving for a long time, you brought them all over here, right?" Lin Qing He said.

The couple came with five children and they weren't empty-handed. They also came with a basket of eggs and grains.

"This year we got seven or eight hens at home. The children always dig for earthworms to feed them. They lay eggs frequently." Third Sister-in-law Lin smiled in assurance.

Such a smile obviously only appeared on the face of a woman who has hope in life.

Now that she got two sons. Her man had a sense of responsibility and can support the family. Her family was together. Even if they were a little poorer, they had a comfortable life.

"This year, San Wa sprouted a lot. The clothes I made before can't be worn. All of them are new and never been repaired. Take them back and keep them for the brothers to wear." Lin Qing He said.

"There are also many children here." Third Sister-in-law Lin hesitated.

At this time, it wasn't embarrassing to use elder brothers' hand-me-down. Let alone being unashamed, they desired it.

What's more, it was due to a good relationship. If not, who would give it? After all, her Third Sister's in-law's house had many nephews of the same age.

"Don't need to worry about them. Take them back and keep them for your boys to wear." Lin Qing He assured.

After a filling lunch, Third Brother Lin's family went back. Lin Qing He filled a bag with clothes and packed a bag of brown sugar and a bag of red dates for Third Sister-in-law to take home.

"Mother, are we still going to the city to take pictures this year?" Zhou Kai asked.

"Going. Your Eldest Aunt, Second Aunt, and Third Aunt will be visiting tomorrow. There's no time to go. Let's go the day after tomorrow." Lin Qing He replied.

"Okay." Zhou Kai acknowledged.

This was what the New Year's Day was like. Relatives get connected. After Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin went back, some people from the village came to sit around.

Lin Qing He politely entertained them. There was no shortage of melon seeds and tea.

It wasn't until dinner was over in the evening when it all ended. At this time, snow fell again.

"Qing Bai, give me a massage." Lin Qing He laid comfortably on the kang and began to order on her own man.

Zhou Qing Bai complied. As he massaged, the mood changed.

Then the two rested early.

Outside Zhou Kai and others kept playing.

Chapter 257: Accidently pregnant

When the brothers came back, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He weren't done yet.

Hearing the movement outside as well as the brothers' whispering, the couple ignored them. They hugged together and continued on.

The family used to raise a police dog, Fei Ying, to guard the door. But in February of last year, it was gone because of old age and old illness.

He was a member of the family. They gave Fei Ying a proper burial to rest in peace.

After the two were done, Lin Qing He said, "Why are you still passionate about this matter?"

She had heard from her girlfriends before that the couple would feel fresh for two or three years. After that, they will be purer than pure men. Even when sleeping naked together, they won't have the slightest thoughts.

Why was it that her situation didn't match with what her best friends said in the last life?

Her man's enthusiasm for her didn't wither as the two became more familiar with each other. On the contrary, it became more and more intense.

"But you like it?" Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Lin Qing He nodded calmly. She liked it.

"Go to sleep." Zhou Qing Bai laughed and hugged her to sleep.

How could he and his wife lose their enthusiasm? This was his wife. He dotes her.

When she was at home before, it was like this. And now? How many times can they get together in a year? He certainly missed her.

It was a pity that she can't get pregnant. Otherwise, he still wanted to wait for her to graduate later and continue to work hard. Now there was no chance.

Lin Qing He didn't know what this man thought. She was tired, so she fell asleep.

The second day of the New Year was the day when the sons-in-law and their family visit. Eldest Sister and Second Sister came knocking on the door.

At the beginning of the spring last year, the policy had actually relaxed. Neither of these two sisters were timid. Both raised a lot of chickens.

Probably due to consuming eggs, they looked rosier than last year.

The two sisters arrived for a while. Then Su Da Lin brought his two eldest sons, little Su Cheng and little Su Xun.

As for Zhou Xiao Mei, she was absent. She minded her youngest daughter at home.

"Why didn't you come together?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Xiao Mei is pregnant." Su Da Lin meekly confessed.

Lin Qing He was truly surprised because Zhou Xiao Mei had said that she won't give birth anymore.

This incident was actually funny.

Neither Su Da Lin nor Zhou Xiao Mei planned to give birth. Two sons and one daughter was enough, right?

The family wasn't too wealthy even though it was a double-income family. The pressure will be quite heavy when the children grow up.

So she really didn't want to give birth.

Well, an accident happened.

The couple was still young. It was inevitable that there were times they can't help themselves. They fetched condoms every month. However, sometimes they run out. Occasionally, they don't wear them.

Nothing happened for a long time. It was only once they didn't wear it last month. So this little guy came to report this month.

It was checked out three days ago. Zhou Xiao Mei noticed her period hadn't arrived and she had some nausea. She felt off.

She went to the hospital. Surely enough, she was pregnant.

Su Da Lin often got grumbled at by Zhou Xiao Mei.

They couldn't get rid of it now she was pregnant, so the couple decided to give birth. Zhou Xiao Mei stated that after giving birth this time, Su Da Lin must get ligation.

Lin Qing He mentally expressed that she really didn't know what to say. The educated youth returned back to the city in the past two years. Job vacancies were already scarce. If one retreated now, it won't be possible to get it back.

On the second day of the New Year, Lin Qing He hosted the three of them. On the third day of the New Year, she brought Zhou Qing Bai and the boys to the city.

They all dropped by Zhou Xiao Mei's place.

Zhou Xiao Mei entertained them for a while and then pulled Lin Qing He into the room to talk.

"Sister-in-law, I really don't have a blessed life." Zhou Xiao Mei grumbled.

"You deserve it. You had put measures in place and still dare to test your luck." Lin Qing He remarked without hesitation.

Zhou Xiao Mei was embarrassed: "Didn't have a choice then."

"But since you're already pregnant, don't mind it that much. Just open your mind." Lin Qing He comforted.

"I'm just worried about work. With the current situation, I went over and checked with his uncle. There are many people, who went to the countryside, will be allowed to come back this year. I'm afraid that I will have no chance after I retreat." Zhou Xiao Mei expressed.

Putting aside the plan to go to the capital in the future, this job was very much needed right now.

Even if it were only twenty or thirty yuan a month, the heart was at ease having this money.

If she stepped down, Su Da Lin will be the only one working in the house.

"There will be many educated youths returning to the city this year." Lin Qing He confirmed.

Zhou Xiao Mei responded: "Then my job will definitely be gone after my long vacation."

"Then be gone. In a year or two, strict family planning will be implemented. This will be the last one. There's no problem giving birth. You won't have the chance of having a baby in the future," Lin Qing He said.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, I'm now worried about whether Da Lin's factory will be affected in the future or not?" Zhou Xiao Mei voiced out.

"If his factory gets affected, call me immediately." Lin Qing He reported the phone number of her tutor's office to her.

Zhou Xiao Mei hurriedly grabbed a pen and scribbled it down.

"If he really gets laid off, you can call me and tell me. I'll make arrangements for Brother-in-law over there." Lin Qing He instructed.

If it were someone else, Lin Qing He really didn't dare to make promises. Since it was Su Da Lin, Lin Qing He was happy to show the way.

Also, because Lin Qing He had eaten the buns made by Su Da Lin.

When she and her eldest son took the college entrance examination, it lasted two days. Su Da Lin made the buns and sent them to them.

Lin Qing He felt that if Su Da Lin went to the capital to set up a bun stall, he won't do badly.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, you can't be thinking of telling Da Lin to sell bun?" Zhou Xiao Mei muttered.

Lin Qing He moodily poked her in the face. Even when this lass had three children after marrying Su Da Lin and got a fourth along the way, she was obviously well sheltered. She was still so fussy.

"I know what you want to say. You want to say, selling things and setting up a stall as a self-employed person isn't respectable, right?" Lin Qing He uttered in displeasure.

"Yes." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

It wasn't strange. In the early 1980s, if one said that they were a worker, it was decent. However, if say they were self-employed, then one would definitely be despised.

"In the past, when, I, your fourth sister-in-law hid in the house to study, many people said that I was being a lazy glutton. They often remarked that your fourth brother was unlucky being married to me. I didn’t explain a word and didn’t want to say anything. Now ten years later, who doesn't envy your fourth brother's fortune?" Lin Qing He neutrally stated.

Chapter 258: Planning ahead

Zhou Xiao Mei curled her lips into a smile.

This was the truth. Who in the area didn't envy her fourth brother for marrying her fourth sister-in-law now? A wife perfect for family and career-wise.

Simply blessing three generations.

"Can selling buns really make money?" Zhou Xiao Mei was skeptical.

"Aren't you stupid? If it doesn't make money, why would I introduce the idea to you and Brother-in-law? Also, which business doesn't earn money?" Lin Qing He responded.

Then she broke it down and explained it to Zhou Xiao Mei. If one steamed bun earns five cents, ten steamed buns make five dimes. It was possible to sell at least fifty buns a day, right?

Fifty buns were only that much. It will definitely be sold out in no time.

The profit of fifty steamed buns was 2.5 yuan. How much was it in a month? No matter what, it won't be worse than being employed.

What's more, when the taste is great and one can do business, it'll sell more.

Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned. She really didn't calculate.

"Tell Brother-in-law about this. I heard in the capital that there will be a wave of layoffs. Many people will be laid off in the future. I don’t know about Brother-in-law's side, but it’s not a bad idea to plan ahead. I can give you two a guarantee on my side, so there's no worry. At most, you just move there. I can still protect you with my position at university." Lin Qing He assured.

For the best students, the university can give a lot of leeways.

Whether it was at the gate of the school or elsewhere, it was fine. She just needed to go and give a head-up.

"En, then I'll talk to Da Lin." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded and said.

"So you need to take care of the baby. Don't think so much. As long as you, husband and wife are willing to work hard, the children will never be hungry in the future." Lin Qing He said.

"As long as we don't starve, it's fine. I still want to settle down and advance in the capital." Zhou Xiao Mei said quickly.

"I, your fourth sister-in-law will take note." Lin Qing He laughed with slight exasperation.

The sisters-in-law hung around enough. They departed then.

Su Da Lin urged them to come over for lunch. Lin Qing He expressed there was no need and that family was going to a restaurant.

After waving goodbye, the family went to the photographer.

The photographer was familiar with their family. They came every year. Even when it snowed heavily during the New Year, they will come to make up for it after the new year. How can they not be familiar?

"Time flies so fast. When you first came, these three children were only so small." The master mimicked the size of a toddler and then continued on: "Now, he's taller than their dad."

Especially Zhou Kai. He wasn't much off from his father.

One whole family photo. Then it was the individual. Seven-eight photos were taken before it was finished.

"About that. How old is this kid? Does he happen to have a partner? I have a niece who just turned 18 years old..."

After the master voiced out, Er Wa laughed, "Eighteen years old is too big. My eldest brother is only fifteen this year."

"Only fifteen and this tall?" The master's eyes brightened: "I have a daughter who happens to be the same age as you."

"It's too early. My eldest brother is still in college," San Wa remarked in amusement.

"A college student?" The master's gaze toward Da Wa was the gaze of looking at a young man entering his family.

"See you next time, Master." Da Wa couldn't stand it. He waved his hand, and left quickly.

Lin Qing He amused to death. Everywhere he goes, there were people targetting him.

"The master felt like he almost watched you grew up and know the kind of person you are, so he wants to marry his daughter to you, Eldest Brother," pointed out Er Wa.

"A fifteen-year-old person treated like a twenty-year-old. Eldest Brother, I sympathize with you. You grew up too fast." San Wa said.

"You don't need to talk about me. From what I see, you will be about the same as me then," Da Wa threw back.

Out of the three brothers, only Er Wa looks like their mother. The other two were like their father.

It wasn't bad to be like their father.

They may appear to mature too quick now. But judging by their father's current age, he hadn't changed from a few years ago.

So Da Wa didn't lose confidence at all.

San Wa didn't believe that he would have rapid growth in the future.

The family came to the restaurant for lunch, and then they watched the movie.

After coming out of the cinema, they went to the restaurant again. Only then, they went home.

Lin Qing He rode on Zhou Qing Bai's bike. As for Er Wa and San Wan, they had their eldest brother to take them home.

"All so big in a blink of an eye. When we entered the city before, they were little kids." Lin Qing He reminisced as she watched the three brothers in front of them who messing around as they rode the bicycle.

When she used to bring Er Wa and San Wa to the city to sell pork, the brothers sat near the bicycle and ate popsicles as they waited for her to come back.

Now, two little kids were already so big and tall in a blink of an eye.

Have to admit, seeing the children grow up day by day, there was a sense of accomplishment that felt extraordinary despite how hard it was to raise them.

Zhou Qing Bai said, "What did you talk about with Xiao Mei in the room."

"Why are you asking this?" Lin Qing He was surprised. He never asked these things.

"Mother asked me to tell Xiao Mei that she isn't allowed to abort the baby. Give birth now that she has it." Zhou Qing Bai explained.

He passed it on to Su Da Lin, but not his sister.

"Don't worry. I think Xiao Mei has the same thought." Lin Qing He nodded and said: "She is a little worried about her employment after this child is born, so she pulled me aside and had a proper conversation."

"What idea did you give her?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"If the Brother-in-law can't work there, I plan to let the couple bring the children to the capital to sell buns." Lin Qing He answered.

"Selling buns? Can you make a profit?" Zhou Qing Bai couldn't help uttering.

"Are you underestimating these small businesses? How much profit can a bun make now?" Lin Qing He asked him.

Zhou Qing Bai was aware: "At least seven or eight cents."

"Seven-eight cents. But what if he earns a little less, manages the customer relation properly, gives more filling, and increase the size? One may not be a lot. Just earn five cents. Do you think he can sell out fifty buns a day?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Da Lin's steamed buns are well made. It can be sold." Zhou Qing Bai had eaten the steamed buns made by Su Da Lin and nodded.

"So basically there's nothing to worry about it. Let's talk about it when they can't keep working here. I think Xiao Mei is aiming for the capital. If I'm not there, then forget it. Since I'm there, she will move there sooner or later. "Lin Qing He smiled.

This little sister-in-law, Zhou Xiao Mei, was very determined to follow the footstep of her fourth sister-in-law.

"And us?" Zhou Qing Bai had some doubts.

He thought about it a lot but still couldn't come up with anything until now. What can he do if he goes to the capital?

"It's simple. When the time comes, we will open a stationery shop first. When time almost arrives, we will go to the south to buy goods." Lin Qing He had already planned ahead and answered.

Chapter 259: Lovey-dovey

"It'll be a long while." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He chuckled: "Be good. I will graduate next summer."

"Next summer?" Zhou Qing Bai was stunned: "I've calculated it for you. You won't be able to graduate until the summer of 1981."

He had counted it countless times.

"I plan to finish my studies in advance. As long as my grades are okay, the school won't have any objections." Lin Qing He replied.

Although rehabilitation was made and many teachers had returned to their posts one after another, the school still lacked teachers.

If she can end her studies early, why won't the school agree?

"Too much hardship." Zhou Qing Bai remarked with remorse.

"What hardship is there?" Lin Qing He didn't mind. After all, she started to study long ago. It wasn't for nothing.

As for not intending to let Zhou Qing Bai sell electrical appliances so soon. There was no choice because in the early 1980s, TV and radio weren't allowed to privately circulated.

However, this didn't affect the operation of the black market.

She had already planned it out. When Zhou Qing Bai comes to the capital, she would get him to open a stationery store and muddle by. But in truth, when she was free, he would go to the south with her.

At this moment, it had already begun on the southern side. I won't be too late next year.

They'll bring a space full of goods back. All luxury goods. As long as they sell a TV or something, they can cover their expenses for a while.

Not to mention that all the luxury goods were rare now, they were very popular.

Lin Qing He hadn't planned to tell Zhou QingBai about these plans. When the time comes, Zhou Qing Bai would naturally know.

The news of graduating next summer can be told to Zhou Qing Bai in advance.

Zhou Qing Bai was certainly delighted. He hadn't considered graduating in advance.

"By the way, Father doesn't plan to go to work this year." Zhou Qing Bai recalled and told to his wife.

"Father is that old already. No need to work in the field. Our family doesn't lack that work point. It's great that he won't work. Foster his health more." Lin Qing He said.

What need was there to work in the field at Father Zhou's large age?

"Mother said since he's not heading to the field, they will raise a few more ducks at home. She'll get Father to herd the ducks then." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"That's works. When one is idle, they're afraid of being bored." Lin Qing He responded, "I plan to go to Hai City this year. I will buy a radio for our home at that time."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Why hasn't there been any news about electricity installation in our village? I heard from my dorm mate that their side got it already." Lin Qing He wondered.

According to what Wang Li said, Wang Li's house already got connected to electricity.

"I'll see if there is any news this year." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"If electricity is set up, I will buy a TV for our home." Lin Qing He continued.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled, he didn't have any objection to her decision.

He knew that the TV set will be bought for his parents to watch to prevent the elderly from being bored.

It was pretty late when they got home.

Mother Zhou came over to check that the family had come back and gone back to rest.

The family boiled water and washed their faces and feet. Lin Qing He took another bath before going to bed.

In this cold weather, it was probably only Lin Qing He in the village who would take a bath.

After the third, Wu Ni and Zhou Yang came over again.

Lin Qing He was going to leave with Da Wa on the sixth, so she could only teach them for two days. Therefore, Lin Qing He got them to come over in the afternoon too and tutor for another hour.

Soon, the sixth arrived.

Early that day, Zhou Qing Bai sent the two of them over to the city to catch the bus.

A bus ride from the county city to the municipal city, then take the train from the municipal city.

"I will find the time to visit you today this year." Zhou Qing Bai said to his wife.

"Alright." Lin Qing He smilingly responded.

Then she led her eldest son onto the bus. She also waved to her man.

Zhou Qing Bai waited for the bus to drive into the distance before visiting his comrade-in-arms. His comrade-in-arms asked him why he had time to come over and not accompanying his wife instead. It was her rare trip back.

Zhou Qing Bai said that he had just sent the mother and son away.

The comrade-in-arms comforted: "Sister-in-law is capable. She will definitely be able to stay as an instructor. She is married. If she stays in school, she can apply for accommodation. Then your family can move there."

With a job and a house, they can move their household registration.

It wasn't easy to move a household registration in this era. If the conditions were met, it wasn't too difficult.

Speaking of this, this comrade-in-arms, who was a chief, envied Zhou Qing Bai.

This lad's wife and son got the ability. Two college students! Also, Bei University. How can they not be envious?

"There may be a lot of people returning to the city this year. By that time, where these people go will be a problem. I guess that security will be a problem in the future." Zhou Qing Bai told his comrade-in-arms.

Of course, his wife said this.

However, Zhou Qing Bai wouldn't say that directly.

His comrade-in-arms knew without asking. He estimated that his wife received the news in the capital first. He nodded and said, "I'll keep in mind."

Seeing that he understood, Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He got up and went home.

At home, he didn't have much energy. He hadn't started to work yet. This year's spring plowing won't start until the end of January.

Mother Zhou was already planning to hatch the chicks.

This year, the old man won’t go to work anymore. When the time comes, she will catch a few ducks and raise them. The old duck soup made by Fourth's wife was exceptional.

At the end of this year, their family will have ducks to eat.

But for such a big family, just having a few more ducks wasn't enough. Need a few more chickens.

Last year, no one dared to raise too much. Generally, it was over by three or four to test the wind.

Clearly, there was no problem at all. So, Mother Zhou planned to raise up to fifteen chickens this year. This way, the eggs can be laid quickly.

Mother Zhou wasn't the only one in the village who had this idea.

Others were the same. Whatever, why shouldn't they raise more to lay eggs or exchange some to supplement the family?

"Qing Bai, come and repair the chicken coop in the backyard." Mother Zhou yelled.

Zhou Qing Bai came out to repair the chicken coop. Seeing him like this, Mother Zhou said: "What's wrong? You seem so dispirited."

"Nothing." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Hearing this, how could Mother Zhou not realize what was up. She grinned and said, "Really, you two. The boys are already that big and still so lovey-dovey."

Daughter-in-law only went to study. It wasn't like she won't come back. This spirit of her youngest son.

Speaking of it, Mother Zhou truly trusted her fourth daughter-in-law now. Not worried at all.

Zhou Qing Bai remained silent.

"Your wife was still afraid that I would starve you. When she left, she left a stewed pheasant and a basket of pork and cabbage buns." Mother Zhou brought up.

Lin Qing He woke up early this morning and stewed a pheasant. Last night, she made a lot of steamed buns and dumplings. All were kept for the family.

A lot of bacon was preserved as well.

Chapter 260: Crossed the river, destroy the bridge

It was fine when Mother Zhou hadn't said anything. Now she brought it up, Zhou Qing Bai missed his wife even more.

On the surface, he appeared unchanged and had no reactions at all. However, who was Mother Zhou? Zhou Qing Bai came out of her belly.

She could tell what her son was thinking.

This time Lin Qing He had left a lot of delicious food.

Wasn't it just to let her man eat more and take advantage of the present moment to rest properly?

She and her eldest son soon arrived in the capital.

They arrived at school in the evening on the ninth.

Lin Qing He passed a meat crepe to her eldest son and dinner was over like that.

She went back to the dormitory with a bundle.

There weren't many things, so she didn't need her eldest son to send her back. When she reached the dorm, Wang Li was already waiting.

She was very happy to see her back, and said, "I knew you would be almost here."

"You didn't go back this winter vacation, feel homesick?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"I do. But it's okay. The father and son will come after the New Year." Wang Li grinned.

Before the spring plowing, it was indeed possible to make a trip over.

Zhou Qing Bai had planned to do that, but Lin Qing He disallowed him. How many days back and forth on the road? Very tormenting. Better to rest at home. They had just met during the New Year, right?

"You went back, so probably don't know." Wang Li whispered.

"What's up?" Lin Qing He responded when she sensed she had news.

"At the end of last year, on the 27th, Chen Xue's man brought their son and daughter over to find her. He wanted to take her back to celebrate the New Year." Wang Li said.

"Did it get ugly?" Lin Qing He didn't have much interest when she heard it was this. Still, she went along and asked.

She originally thought a new development happened during the New Year.

"You guessed it," Wang Li said, "The three of them came here just to pick her up for the New Year. Guess what she did?"

Without Lin Qing He asking, she went on.

Chen Xue instantly brought up divorce. This news was naturally a large blow to that man.

It wasn't like he couldn't accept it. When he came over, he expected this. After all, this was a national occurrence, not a local trend.

And since this wife, Chen Xue came to study, she never went back. With this attitude, how could he not tell?

To divorce just like that was impossible. That man wanted to fix it.

He brought their children to get Chen Xue back. However, Chen Xue refused to. She steeled her heart and rejected.

It was unknown who told that man that Chen Xue was with a male educated youth and the matter of her being pregnant and miscarriage.

Before the man left, he somehow found Chen Xue's guy and he beat until he got admitted to the hospital.

Then he took his children back.

Before going back, he had warned Chen Xue to not regret it. From now on, the two children will never recognize her as their mother!

Many people, who went to spectate, sighed.

"Those two children are all clever, especially the son. I guess he will become a talent when he grows up. To abandoned her husband and children, what exactly is she planning?" Wang Li said.

In her opinion, that man can shoulder responsibility nor was he spineless like an ordinary farmer. In fact, his background was really good. His family had it easy.

But Chen Xue was dissatisfied. Probably because that man as well as the two children symbolizes that she once bowed her head to reality.

That's why, when she turned a new leaf now, she wanted to cover her past humiliation.

Lin Qing He can guess this without asking. Why else did so many men want to abandon their wives after they have made a fortune?

Because their wife saw them at his worst and most embarrassing time. On the other hand, the third wheel saw what he looked like after he succeeded.

Some people crossed the river and destroyed the bridge as they want to keep away such a dark history.

"Now it's like, can the two of them stay together?" Wang Li continued to gossip.

Lin Qing He pondered this seriously, and said, "They will still separate."

"Why? The two's love is truer than solid gold. They appeared unswerving. It won't be easy to separate?" Wang Li said.

"No matter how true their love and determination is, it will not change the fact that the two's reputation is stinky all the way home. They will be assigned jobs in the future. With their virtue, how well off can they end up? At that time, it'll be the matter of each seeking their own thing." Lin Qing He responded.

Wang Li felt a surge of emotion. She stopped talking about them, and changed the topic, "Do you have any plans then?"

"I plan to work at the university." Lin Qing He smiled and revealed to her in advance.

Wang Li wasn't surprised. She nodded, "With your grades, you should work at the university. I plan to go back to our county city."

"With your degree, it's better to go to your municipal city. The development prospects are better." Lin Qing He said.

"It's too far away from home." Wang Li hesitated. She wanted to go too.

Lin Qing He smiled, Wang Li was family-oriented, just like her. It was no wonder that the two can get along well.

"Going to the city will be beneficial to your children's education in the future. If you are worried that your man will have nothing to do there, then get him to open a shop. There so many farm products in his hometown, right? Just move and sell them. It can make money." Lin Qing He suggested.

"Be a self-employed? That would be shameful." Wang Li shook her head at once after hearing this.

"If you think it's embarrassing to rely on your own hands and your own brain to eat, then pretend I didn't say it. Anyway, I plan to bring my man and children over. At that time, we'll open a shop and let him sell school supplies." Lin Qing He stated.

"This... can this work?" Wang Li was doubtful.

"In the future, take a look at the situation. It's too early to say this now." Lin Qing He smiled.

Wang Li nodded, it was indeed early.

Now they were back to school, naturally, a new round of learning will begin.

Lin Qing He and Wang Li began their three points lifetstyle.

The dorm, classroom, and library were basically the three places she paced around back and forth.

"My head is numb. Qing He, why are you not tired?" After returning from the library that day, Wang Li went straight to bed and uttered in exhaustion.

"My eldest just gave me two eggs. One for you." Lin Qing He passed her a boiled egg and said.

"Then I won't hold back." Wang Li smiled and accepted the egg, "By the way, where did Xiao Kai get the boiled egg?"

"He bought a basket of eggs and put it in his classmate's house. He asked his classmate to cook two to eat." Lin Qing He peeled the eggshell and answered.

"You done well with son. He's a good lad." Wang Li said enviously.

"Your man and child are coming tomorrow, right." Lin Qing He grinned.

"Most likely tomorrow." Wang Li beamed as well.

Chapter 261: Good relationship

The next day, Wang Li's man and child arrived.

Wang Li specially asked for a day off. The father and son were only staying for one night. Wang Li did not come back that day. She went out to the guest house to accompany them. After all, they got just one day.

And when Wang Li sent the father and son back, she was in low spirits.

"What is there to be depressed about? You'll graduate soon. Your family can stick together every day then." Lin Qing He smiled.

Being teased by her, Wang broke into a smile.

Lin Qing He nudged her with her shoulder and continued teasing: "Look at the blackness under your eyes. Afraid you didn't sleep a wink last night."

Wang Li's face flushed immediately. Coughing dryly, she responded, "Fellow Lin Qing He, your thoughts aren't pure."

"I'm not pure. You are the purest." Lin Qing He laughed.

Wang Li couldn't stop herself. She burst into laughter. The smile was full of happiness.

Lin Qing He was very emotional.

Since they were her best friend's husband and kid, she had gone once to get to know them.

Wang Li's man looked like a black bear. Ordinary in appearance and large in size. Almost 1.8 meters tall. Not much shorter than Zhou Qing Bai.

In fact, in Lin Qing He's eyes, he wasn't worthy of Wang Li.

Wang Li was pretty. She was also smart and capable. Not to mention her education. However, she had no regrets.

When seeing her man and son coming over, the joy seemed to shine on her face.

That was only one point. When that man saw Wang Li, Wang Li was like the world in his eyes. Based on this alone, Wang Li wouldn't worry about being betrayed in her life.

"You don't know. When we entered the countryside, the days were completely different from what we imagined. During that time, the days were really difficult." Wang Li talked about the past.

They all went to the countryside in a very excited and thrilled mood. But in the end, they were awakened by reality. It was really difficult. Many female educated youths secretly cried at night.

Although she didn't cry, life was really hard.

Later in her twenties, she married. She married her current husband.

He really loved her. He basically didn't need her to do any chores at home. In the beginning, Wang Li was not very satisfied with him. Still, she had to accept it.

The human heart was also made of flesh. A man treated her so well and was also her husband, how could she not gain feelings?

Whenever he got some good food in his hand, he couldn't bear to eat it himself. He would leave it all for her and let her eat more. When it was cold in winter, he urged her to put her feet on his stomach to warm her feet.

Even when she was pregnant, he was tolerant of her temper.

Also one time, her mother-in-law and others didn't allow her to participate in the college entrance examination because they were afraid that she would get admitted and leave.

It was her man who supported her.

Wang Li felt that she couldn't find another man who treats her well like this in her life.

In addition, she wasn't fickle-hearted. Naturally, the relationship between husband and wife was excellent.

Last night, cough cough, she was certainly busy.

Wang Li had a beam on her face.

Lin Qing He smiled when she saw her like that: "Smiled enough? If you smiled enough, then open the textbook. You have to make up for yesterday's day off."

Wang Li quickly listened to Lin Qing He's explanation.

Lin Qing He finished teaching her, and said, "I wonder if there is any exchange meeting in Hai City this year?"

"Ask the tutor." Wang Li wasn't clear either.

Lin Qing He came over to find her tutor.

Her counselor grinned, "There may be one this year. Do you want to go?"

"If there is a chance, I want to participate. There are many things worth learning. If I work for the school in the future, I can use it as material for the students in our school." Lin Qing He responded.

Her tutor nodded, "If there is a chance, I will let you know."

Lin Qing He continued on: "Teacher, I may have to trouble the school to help with the relocation of my family's household registration in the future."

"It's our duty. If you are willing to work for the school, the school must help your family solve the household registration problem. Can't let you be separated from your family at a young age." Her tutor had her own family and understandingly replied.

"Thank you, Teacher." Lin Qing He sincerely bowed to her.

"You're welcome." Her tutor smiled deeper: "If you work for school, I will also have face. I have a new book. Come with me to get it."

"Okay." Lin Qing He responded cheerfully.

After coming to the office, her tutor gave her the material. Lin Qing He spoke, "I will bring it back to Teacher within a week."

"Take your time. There's no rush." Her tutor said.

Lin Qing He took it. This material was indeed excellent. Lin Qing He held it eagerly and started learning.

Lin Qing He's memory was truly excellent. She didn't feel tired. In the nutrition aspect, perhaps it was due to Zhou Kai delivering two eggs a day.

"Just give me one a day. You can eat the rest yourself." Lin Qing He only wanted one and said.

"It's just two eggs. You won't get fat." Zhou Kai knew that his mother was afraid of getting fat, assured.

Lin Qing He said, "Is there anything you don't understand in English?"

"Yes." Zhou Kai nodded. Then he listened to his mother's teaching while eating eggs.

After Zhou Kai understood it thoroughly, Lin Qing He sent him away, so he won't disturb her study.

"Mother, milk will be delivered tomorrow. I ordered two bottles. Let's have one each." Zhou Kai said.

"When you get it, send it to me." Lin Qing He didn't refuse.

The milk at this time was veritable fresh milk. Although she got a good memory, her nutrition needed to keep up.

So a bottle of milk a day was fine.

Zhou Kai acknowledged it and then went to play basketball. This kid's grade was great, so Lin Qing He wasn't too strict. Don't look at his height. He was only fifteen years old this year.

In the early years, she pushed him over the line in order for him to make it in time for university. Now she let him do what he wants, as long as he didn't do bad things.

She was such a big-hearted mother. She probably won't change in this life.

Lin Qing He had a good memory and excellent comprehension ability. It took about ten days to fully understand this information.

When returning the materials to her tutor, her tutor was also surprised.

After testing her a bit, she knew that her student truly had the talent in this area.

So at the end of April, her tutor came over to chat with Lin Qing He. She asked her if she wanted to continue her studies.

"No plan. I plan to end my studies ahead of schedule tomorrow. I'll take on teaching class and then bring my man and children over for a family reunion." Lin Qing He smilingly answered.

Her tutor wasn't too surprised about her early graduation. This student's grades had no faults at all.

She just loved her family too much. Family-oriented was always much better than some people who abandoned their husbands and children.

Chapter 262: Pocket money

It must be said that the incident between Chen Xue and her husband had a big impact on the school.

How one handles their marriage was one's freedom. Others can't interfere if they want a divorce. As long as it wasn't overboard, it didn't have one's impression.

Her tutor liked how Lin Qing He was.

Her thoughts weren't too traditional but still adhered to the principle. Women who take care of the family were always good women.

In early April, the school organized another exchange meeting with Hai City's side. However it wasn't about English, but about mathematics, physics, and chemistry.

Lin Qing He lamented that she couldn't go. While Zhou Kai participated. He majored in mathematics and geography. He was also involved in other subjects. His results were excellent too.

So he joined in.

Before he went, he reported to his mother and asked her if she wanted to buy anything.

Lin Qing He had no needs. A female dorm mate in her dorm made a request to buy a new scarf.

Seeing that she was his mother's dorm mate, even when their friendship was average, he still agreed. She lived in the same dorm as his mother after all.

Lin Qing He didn't have anything to get. She did give him a little pocket money so that he could buy whatever he liked over there.

Zhou Kai came back after going there for a few days. He passed the scarf to that dorm mate and then he pulled his mother aside. He whispered: "Mother, the last time you bought the watch, did someone cheat you? I went to check it. The watch you bought me last time is only one hundred or so."

"Didn't get cheated." Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

Zhou Kai was shocked. Seeing his mother like this, he lowered his voice and said: "Mother, tell the truth. Are you doing private selling?"

"Smelly brat not learning well." Lin Qing He pinched his ear: "How can you think of your mother like that?"

She had committed it but she couldn't let her son know. It was not that she was worried that he could not accept it. The son she brought up had a strong mental mind.

She was worried that he'll become bold and copied her.

She owned a space, so she wasn't afraid of anyone investigating. She can't let her son do it.

"Mother, please don't hide it from me. I had an inkling in my heart long ago. Back in our village, our family had so much meat. Every time after the summer harvest was harvested, you had to transport grain to my aunt (Zhou Xiao Mei). Those were all transported to the black market, right?" Zhou Kai whispered.

"I think you owe a beating!" Lin Qing He glared.

"Mother, I am your biological son. What's more, I'm this big. I can think." Zhou Kai said.

Lin Qing He scolded in amusement: "Pay attention to your study. I, your mother, will not do anything shady. Otherwise, your father, that old antique, will be the first to disagree."

"Father is not the same Father as back then. He was corrupted by you." Zhou Kai smirked.

In the past, his father might forbid it. But afterward, whatever his mother said was what goes. There was no room for objection.

"Don't think about those what nots and study hard. After graduation, do you still want to join the army? You can't have a still stain you." Lin Qing He warned seriously.

"Mother, we are all grown up. You don't need to do this anymore. In the future, our brothers can support you. You don't need to work so hard." Zhou Kai answered seriously.

Although his mother won't admit it, he knew it in his heart.

And even if she profit, it wasn't too much. After all, it was from Hai City. How can it not be expensive when brought to county city to be sold?

How much did it cost to go back and forth? How much time and manpower was spent?

Zhou Kai felt that his mother had contributed to the family's good conditions.

"I don't need you to support me. Your father can afford to support me. Do you know how much retirement pay your father brought back when he retired? You just guess I did that kind of thing." Lin Qing He grumbled.

"How much retirement pay can there be? At most, a thousand." Zhou Kai said.

"Three thousand." Lin Qing He indifferently glanced at him.

Zhou Kai was shocked to the core: "Father came back with three thousand yuan?"

At that time, the brothers were still young. And it was ten years ago. Not to mention ten years ago, even now, three thousand dollars was definitely a big sum!

"That's right." Lin Qing He said: "Your father won't lie about this. You can ask your father when you go back."

"Really no shady business?" Zhou Kai was close to believing her.

"I already said there's none. You insist on putting a hat on me?" Lin Qing He glared.

Zhou Kai laughed it off and said, "How much money is left now?"

"Enough to spend." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

At the end of last year, she made a lot of money. Although she spent some to collect things like precious metals. Still, she didn't have much to spend. She had nearly 6,000 in her space now.

Not only did the 3,000 yuan in the past not decrease, but it doubled.

What's more, this was on the premise of her being ‘extravagant’.

"Mother, I brought this back. I don't have a familiar path. You can figure it out." Zhou Kai took out a watch and said.

Lin Qing He understood when she looked at this women's watch. She was a little curious, and voiced out, "Where did you get so much money?"

"I earned it myself. Also from the money, you gave me, Mother. Apart from milk and learning materials, I have no other place to spend money. I brought all of it with me this trip." Zhou Kai said.

So he bought back such a watch.

"Stinky boy, only this time. There's no next time!" Lin Qing He stared at him.

"I understand." Zhou Kai said: "Mother, give me some money. I need to pay for the milk tomorrow."

Lin Qing He passed him ten yuans.

Zhou Kai was used to his mother's generosity. He thought that his classmates were similar to him but later discovered that they weren't.

Even his classmate from the capital, Weng Guo Liang only received five dimes at most.

Only his mother was unique. She can give ten yuans.

It was a giant pit. Luckily he was such a sensible son. If not, it would be too easy to raise a prodigal son.

Zhou Kai shook his head and left in reflection.

"What do you mean by that expression, smelly boy?" Lin Qing He muttered.

Then she went back to the dorm. As for giving 10 yuan pocket money to the eldest son who was attending college, Lin Qing He really didn't find it odd.

Even if this era used a point system, ten yuan was still a huge sum of money.

After all, most people's salaries were only about 30.

It was still that phrase. Clash in concept. She truly found it normal to give her eldest son ten yuan to manage on her own.

Since there was nothing else, Lin Qing He got back to the dorm. As for the watch, she put it away. Once she returns to her hometown on a summer break, she'll resell it.

"Qing He, I must truly thank your son. I really like this scarf." Her dorm mate was over the moon.

"It's great that you can like it. I was worried about his taste." Lin Qing He replied politely.

She recalled that Sister Mei asked her to bring a few. Not a big problem. When the summer vacation comes, she'll go to Hai City first. Then head directly back to her hometown from Hai City.

After all, she has to buy some goods to resell.

Chapter 263: Zhou Qing Bai came to visit

There was no more free time now.

The days at school were indeed very busy. This year, her hometown had changed greatly.

First of all, educated youths returned to the city. Many educated youths had gone back. Some have returned through their own channels, while others had yet to return. They temporarily stayed behind but it was obvious that they will not stay for too long.

Because of the current circumstance, they sensed it was only a matter of time before going back.

People in the village were ill at ease. Still, the overall productivity wasn't affected.

The biggest change in the village was that the number of chickens being raised was doubled.

Father Zhou stopped working in the field this year. He herded the ducks to the river. Lunch was sent over by Mother Zhou. There was no need to bring them home for the whole day. He found a place to chill around.

In the evening, he herded the ducks back.

They were currently only a half matured duck and still can't lay eggs. When they grow up, he'll have to pay attention to prevent them from laying the duck eggs outside.

Originally, they planned to raise only four-five, but Father Zhou felt it was too few and not worth the effort. So he straightforwardly took on seven-eight.

It didn't cost the family any supply to feed them. Just drive them out and let them feed on small fish and shrimps in the river. If they have to cut you the tail, then cut it.

In addition, Zhou Qing Bai didn't object. So, he ended up raising so many ducks.

There were also a lot of chickens in the backyard.

It was the same for everyone else in the village. No one can criticize another.

As for those with ill-intent who went to report it, nobody bothered with it. After all, Zhoujia Village wasn't the only place that did this.

Since the Gang of Four collapsed, it wasn't the same as before.

When Zhou Qing Bai came back from the field, Er Wa and San Wa just finished cooking and said, "Father, the bacon and sausage left by my mother are all finished. From today on, we have to tighten our belts to live."

Before their mother left, she made a lot of bacon. It can last long. They were prudent when using it. That's why it was used recently.

Zhou Qing Bai said, "Tomorrow there will be meat."

He had already ordered with Sister Mei and will pick it up in the early hours of this evening.

So they made-do today.

A scrambled egg, a cabbage, and mantou. That was it. It was still pretty good.

Of course, when compared to the time when their mother was home, it was far from it.

Mother Zhou portioned out Father Zhou's share first and then she ate first with her son and grandsons. It wasn't too late to deliver it after eating.

"Father, when are you going to see Mother?" San Wa asked at the dinner table.

"Are you free these days?" Mother Zhou turned to look at her son.

"Not free." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

He did want to go to see his wife, but the spring plowing season was a busy period. It took up so many days to travel over and back. He definitely can't go.

But if it rains, he can make a trip.

After all, it sometimes rains for seven or eight days. Perfect to go back and forth.

Zhou Qing Bai looked forward to rain now. Well, what do you, his desire was answered. At the end of May, the weather started to become cloudy.

Everyone in the village can sense from this that it will be raining heavily.

At this time, the crops in the field were growing strong. It can withstand such rain. Zhou Qing Bai looked at the sky and came over to find the leader.

He mentioned his request for a leave.

The leader was very understanding. His wife was in a place like the capital. Why wouldn't he visit now?

Especially when Qing Bai's wife might be popular since she was so pretty and literate.

The leader said, "Why don't you leave tomorrow? Go early and come back early. The summer harvest is due at the end of the month."

"Okay." There was no reason for Zhou Qing Bai to disagree.

He rode the bicycle to find Sister Mei. In the early morning, he will come again to buy some pork.

In the middle of that night, Zhou Qing Bai came over and bought a few jins of pork belly, two jins of fatty meat, and pork ribs for his sons and his parents. Then he set off early in the morning with a letter of introduction.

When he just hopped on the train, it happened to rain heavily in the city.

He looked at the clouds where the village should be located. Seems like it'll rain heavily in the village soon.

The rain in the village was indeed heavy. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou stayed at home with no intention of going out.

Neither Er Wa and San Wa need to go to school.

"Father probably didn't get soaked, right?" Er Wa said.

"Since Father went out that early, he won't." San Wa nodded with certainty.

"Father bought so much pork back. What shall we eat at noon?" Er Wa asked.

"Stir-fry pork belly and some cabbage," San Wa responded.

The two brothers didn't need their grandparents to take action and went to the kitchen to busy away. First, the lard was heated. Then the salted diced pork belly was cooked in oil until it was crispy.

Once done, the cabbage was stirfried without adding oil. The end result was very delicious.

This was what their mother taught.

In addition, a pork rib and seaweed soup was cooked. Even when their father wasn't home and only them and their grandparents left, meals can't be made casually.

Moreover, these meats had a short shelf life. It went without saying, it had to be eaten quickly.

There was nothing to worry about at home. The two boys were very clever and can take care of their grandparents instead.

Zhou Qing Bai arrived in the capital after a few days of traveling.

Lin Qing He never thought that he would come. Although she missed him for a while, Lin Qing He was still stunned when she came out after receiving the security guard's notification and saw Zhou Qing Bai being there in person.

Then she flew over. Because there were other people coming and going in the surrounding, she didn't hug him. After all, in this special era, it wasn't too good to display affection.

"Why did you come? There was no news at all." Lin Qing He stared at her man and said.

"It's raining at home, so I asked the leader for a break." Zhou Qing Bai looked at his glowing wife and answered.

Although the journey was time-consuming and not easy, Zhou Qing Bai felt that everything was worth it for this moment.

"Wait a bit." Lin Qing He was still holding the book in her hand and said to him. She placed the book back in the dormitory and went to ask her tutor for a day-off. Then she immediately came out.

First, she brought Zhou Qing Bai over to the state-owned restaurant to eat a hearty meal. Then she led him to the guest house.

She got him to take a shower. He didn't bring any clothes. He only had a little money, coupons, and a letter of introduction.

However, Lin Qing He had his clothes in the space. She got someone to make it from the fabrics from the capital. Once it was completed, she put them away after washing them and drying them.

Initially, she was thinking of taking it back to him during the summer vacation. Unexpectedly, he was here.

Zhou Qing Bai took a shower. Lin Qing He felt itchy. She coughed dryly, and said, "Put your clothes on. I'll wash up too."

When she came out of the shower, she found Zhou Qing Bai was still undressed and waiting for her.

Chapter 264: Properly dote

The couple hadn’t seen each other for so long and now they were like this again. What else needed to be said?

The two naturally got intimate.

After it became calm and tranquil, they didn't mind the heat and sweat.

Lin Qing He chatted: "I'm planning to go back when my vacation arrives next month."

The days at school passed very quickly. It was June in the blink of an eye. The vacation was in July. There was one month left.

"Go back next month then." Zhou Qing Bai said with his arms around her.

Lin Qing He knew that he missed her. Otherwise, he won't rush over like this. It was clear she was in a very good mood.

"Is everything okay at home?" Lin Qing He continued on.

"All is good. Don't worry." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Now the policy was getting looser and looser. For example, this year, many people in their hometown had raised a lot of chickens and ducks. These were all unregulated. Soon, there will be better policies.

"You don't have to worry about us, mother and son." Lin Qing He said.

"I'm worried." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He raised her face to look at him. Zhou Qing Bai's gaze toward her was extremely soft. Lin Qing He leaned forward and kissed him, "Have you rest enough?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing Bai understood what it meant.

The two stayed in the guest house until the evening. They went out to have a meal together and strolled around the capital before returning to the guest house.

Early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai had to leave. Lin Qing He had sent him. She gave him several big meat buns for him to eat on the road. The couple reluctantly bid goodbye to each other. It was only when the train was about to depart, Zhou Qing Bai got on the train.

Lin Qing He came back by herself.

Zhou Kai had been waiting for a long time. As soon as he heard his mother was back, he came over at once.

"Mother, didn't my father come yesterday?" Zhou Kai said hurriedly.

Yesterday when he came back, he heard from his classmates that someone sought his mother. He immediately went out to ask the security uncle who guarded the gate.

Then he learned that it was a man looking for his mother. Listening to the uncle’s description, beside his father, who else could it be?

According to Zhou Kai's intention, the family will have a reunion since his father came all the way.

A meal together in a big restaurant was a must.

But who knew. His father and his mother left by themselves and didn't wait for him at all.

"He." Lin Qing He didn't remember until now that she still had a son. She told him, "Your father went back."

Zhou Kai said: "I knew it. You two must have forgotten me!"

"Hurry up to class." Lin Qing He waved her hand and then returned to the dormitory.

Wang Li was in the dorm. The rest had classes. Wang Li had none. When she saw that she had returned, she immediately copied how Lin Qing He made fun of her before: "Oh, there're dark circles under the eyes. Must have been a busy night. "

"It's not much. Only seven times." Lin Qing He said.

"Seven times?" Wang Li almost choked to death by her own saliva. This was a bit too powerful.

Lin Qing He looked calm and opened the book to review her own knowledge. Wang Li looked at her and said, "Aren't you going to rest?"

"Not tired. Enjoying it." Lin Qing He continued to act immodestly.

Wang Li erupted into laughter, "Have you no shame."

"We're best friends," Lin Qing He didn't mind at all.

As for seven times a night, that was naturally bragging. Lin Qing He had no doubt that Zhou Qing Bai had that ability.

However, he traveled all the way over, they can't just focus on this kind of thing.

It was just that the impulse was evoked.

Despite doing that, they hugged each other and talked more. Also, she didn't want him to be too tired. He had to take the train.

How could she really squeeze Zhou Qing Bai dry?

Wang Li was just teasing. She moved the topic to the coming test.

Lin Qing He guessed: "The difficulty shouldn't be too high. Still, it shouldn't be too easy. About medium to upper level."

Wang Li said: "This time I can take a half-day off after the exam."

"En." Lin Qing He nodded. When reading, her mind was still on Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai got back to his hometown in a few days.

The rain stopped the day before yesterday. Coming back today didn't delay anything.

Because of visiting his wife, Zhou Qing Bai's mood had improved a lot. When he came back, he worked hard.

While the leader's mood wasn't very high.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't directly ask. Instead, he came back to ask his mother.

Mother Zhou sighed: "The leader's young son-in-law didn't get admitted to college, right? Well, this year a letter came from his family. He returned to the city."

"What about his wife and children?" Zhou Qing Bai frowned.

"Before he went back, he said when the other side is settled, he will come over to pick them up. No one ever came back to pick them up. Leader had been in a bad mood for a while." Mother Zhou shook her head.

It was said that leader's daughter was foolish. She stole the documents to return the city for her man and let him go back to the city.

He left in the middle of the night. To sneakily leave, would he really come back later?

However, leader's daughter was certain that he would come back to pick them up.

In the past few days, the leader’s wife scolded herself for raising her youngest daughter to this state. She regretted agreeing to let her youngest daughter marry an educated youth.

"How did your wife react when you went over this time?" Mother Zhou asked again.

"My wife was delighted." When talking about his wife, his expression had more cheerfulness.

Chapter 265: Properly dote

Lin Qing He, who was hailed as the best female fellow by the leader, achieved excellent results on the exam.

Her tutor had reported to the university. The university welcomes students like Lin Qing He to stay and work at the school. Especially at present, the university was indeed in short supply of teachers.

The results this time confirmed Lin Qing He's ability.

By the end of June, the summer harvest will begin in the countryside.

It was raining in the capital these days. It wasn't light. It was unknown what it was like at home.

When the final exam was over, Lin Qing He asked her eldest if he wanted to go back. He said he didn't, so Lin Qing He let him be.

After leaving him fifty yuan, she set out for Hai City at once.

Since she came here, naturally, she'll buy things. It was summer. Although the village hadn't got electricity yet, the county did for a long time.

Such things as electric fans were definitely selling well.

Lin Qing He went around several big shopping malls. From each place, she bought an electric fan as well as watches, scarves, and new clothes.

She purchased nearly two thousand yuan worth of goods in Hai City. Have to say, it made a big dent. Of course, it was also because the watches were too expensive.

Lin Qing He returned to her hometown with these things.

When she took the train to the municipal city and sold a batch of things there. She didn't earn much. She directly gave it to the second-hand dealer.

For example, a watch costing around one hundred and twenty. She sold it at one hundred and sixty- seventy. Just a few dozen yuans profit. Next in the chain can sell it for two hundred. Even two hundred and thirty. It depended on their own ability.

Like this, she got it off her hand quickly.

Only three watches were left. They will be sold in the county at a price of 200. The rest were sold in the municipal city.

Then Lin Qing He caught the ride back to the county city.

She came to the black market to sell electric fans. Then she sold the purchased clothes to Shen Yu from the supply and demand cooperative.

Shen Yu tasted sweetness last year. Those scarves and clothes from last year had her earning almost three months' salary.

Earlier this year, Lin Qing He brought the kids into the city and came over to the supply and demand cooperative. Shen Yu was at work at that time. She pulled Lin Qing He aside and conveyed to her to give it to her next time if she got the goods.

Shen Yu didn't hoard it by herself. She pulled another colleague, who also had a family, to work together. After the two were evenly divided the profit, they earned three more months' salary each.

One can imagine how huge the profits were in this area.

When Lin Qing He came over, Shen Yu expressed she can take it on.

The goods from Hai City were all new and trendiest. They will be on-demand!

"On your side, you agreed. Discuss it with your colleague first." Seeing her like this, Lin Qing He said.

"Sister, don't worry. My colleague told me that, as long as there are goods, take as many as there are." Shen Yu whispered.

The two's shift took turns. They can recommend a few sets a day.

One item can make a profit of about two yuan. Splitting the few items' incomes, each gets a few yuan. The two of them were responsible for the fabrics section. Their monthly salary had just risen to 30.

Faced with such income, how can you not be moved?

As for selling these things, there was a certain risk. But basically, there will be no big problems.

When the guests came, both of them would explain that they had new styles of clothes from Hai City which their friends brought over. They don’t want to wear them and asked them would they like it?

They only made two dollars for one item. Even when Lin Qing He made a good bit of profit as the middle person, it still wasn't expensive. Women who buy new style clothes won't stir trouble.

So this work can be done. Even if it was reported, it was the same story. Generally, no one would report.

When Lin Qing He saw her saying this, she smiling gave her all the clothes. Not much, only two bags in total.

Lin Qing He gave her a list and said, "This is the list I made. The pricey is on the top. When you get off work, let's go to your house to check it."

"Sister, wait for me. I'll go to my director's house to ask for leave. He's staying in the hospital today and didn't come." Shen Yu said hurriedly.

"Then I will wait at your house entrance." Lin Qing He responded.

"Alright. Sister, you go first." Shen Yu nodded.

Her home wasn't too far from here. It was only around ten minutes away.

Shen Yu went to the hospital to request leave and hurried back. Lin Qing He was already waiting for her at the door with two bags.

Shen Yu's two children were minded by her mother-in-law. She gave her some money every month. There was no conflict.

As for her man, he hadn't gotten off work at this time. He was still in the bureau.

As for this house, it was the one Lin Qing He helped to find it.

Shen Yu opened the door and let her in.

Lin Qing He was anxious to go home, so she stock-checked the item with her. In the past few years, the couple had also saved a lot of money, so she paid Lin Qing He the money upfront.

"Keep it for now. After you sold it, you can pay me then," Lin Qing He urged.

"No need, Sister. If you got some next time, just remember to bring it to me again." Shen Yu replied with a smile.

How many days had it been since last time? Almost three months of salaries entered their hands. How could she be willing to lose this fat sheep?

From her reaction, Lin Qing He no longer refused anymore and received the money. She spoke, "Then I will go back first."

"Okay." Shen Yu sent her out.

Lin Qing He originally planned to come over to Zhou Xiao Mei to borrow a bike. Unexpectedly, a tractor was heading to the next village, so Lin Qing He carried the supplies she bought from the supply and demand cooperative and a big watermelon and returned home.

It was only early July. The village was still very busy.

They were all engaged in the summer harvest.

The summer harvest was undoubtedly hectic. When Lin Qing He came back, there was no one at home. The door was locked.

Fortunately, Lin Qing He had the key, so she was able to enter the house.

It was early evening, around half-past five. Neither the children nor Zhou Qing Bai was home. Same for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

Lin Qing He understood he was busy. On days like summer harvest and autumn harvest, it was almost like fighting for food with God.

Unless they can't get out of bed, they have to participate.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, who didn't participate in labor anymore, still helped at this time.

Lin Qing He didn't intervene that much. She put down her luggage and started cooking.

On a busy day like the summer harvest, Lin Qing He let the dough rise properly and then steamed the mantou. She cooked some side dishes.

Scrambled eggs with cucumber and tomato and egg soup. Seeing some eel in a pot, she killed them and stewed it with pickled veg.

The brothers, Er Wa and San Wa came back first. They want to come back to cook.

Don’t know when it began, the family’s meals were all made by the brothers. Killing eel or something, they knew how to and was quite adept and quick.

Mother Zhou went out and had a good bout of praising. There was no daughter in the family. Still, the boys were also very useful, not inferior to a daughter.

Since the people in the village can no longer target Da Wa, they start to eye on their brothers...

Chapter 266: Supplementary

Er Wa and San Wa saw their mother as soon as they got home.

The two brothers were naturally surprised.

"Mother, why are you back?" Er Wa said happily.

"I thought Mother, you would come back later!" San Wa also said.

Lin Qing He hadn't seen her two mischievous boys for almost half a year. She was naturally happy to see them growing up.

"On summer break now. So I took the opportunity to come back. Summer harvest has always been very busy, so I came back to cook for you. Whoever I neglect, it would never be the one, who put the most effort in our family?" Lin Qing He cheerfully replied.

Er Wa and San Wa grinned.

"You're hungry, right? Go grab two pastries to cushion your stomach." Lin Qing He said.

Since she got a space, she also brought some stuff. Some local specialty from the capital, but because of the hot weather, the roast duck wasn't taken out. There were a few in her space. She kept it for Zhou Qing Bai as a supper.

Lin Qing He, who didn't realize that she was excessively spoiling her man, started to stew pickled vegetables and eel.

Mother Zhou came back early. She was also delighted to see Fourth's wife's return: "Last night I told old Fourth that you'll come back soon. I didn't expect you to return today."

Then she noticed there was no bicycle and asked, "Why didn't you borrow the bike from Xiao Mei? It's a long way."

"There happened to be a tractor returning to the neighboring villager. I came across it, so I just hopped on and didn't go to Xiao Mei." Lin Qing He answered.

Mother Zhou nodded. Lin Qing He turned to her two sons: "Give your grandmother some cakes to fill her belly."

San Wa went to get a piece and said, "Grandmother, taste it. It's scrumptious."

Mother Zhou smiled and said, "I don't need to eat this. It's nearly mealtime."

Still, she accepted it. Only Fourth's wife would buy such pastries and snacks. Sometimes she'll make them by herself. She (Mother Zhou) didn't know how to make these.

In their generation, the craftsmanship can only be preserved as long as the family doesn't starve.

"My mother also bought a big watermelon back. After dinner, Grandmother and Grandfather don't rush home." San Wa continued on.

"Your mother is back, are you happy?" Mother Zhou ate the cakes and laughed.

"Of course." San Wa proudly responded.

Then he was sent by his mother to feed the chickens and ducks in the backyard.

Lin Qing He asked while cooking, "Mother, why did you raise so many animals this year?"

She had seen several ducks and ten hens when she came back. Quite a number.

"The policy had changed this year. They don't care about it anymore." Mother Zhou explained: "Last year, after the old duck soup you made, your father raised more this year. Initially, I didn't want to raise so much."

Lin Qing He smiled and said: "Then keep it for our own family for the end of this year. I will come back to make it again."

"Alright." Mother Zhou merrily agreed.

Look at Fourth's wife now, she was really satisfied in all aspects. She got such a good eye at the start and found such a good one for old Fourth, right?

What Mother Zhou didn't know, the one she found was one that could truly ruin three generations.

Father Zhou and Qing Bai Zhou didn't come back until about half-past six.

As soon as he came back and saw his wife, he froze. Immediately, Lin Qing He saw the apparent joy in the man's eyes.

"You're back? Wash and prepare for dinner." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai replied and went to wash his face and hands before preparing to eat dinner.

The dishes were the same. But somehow, Lin Qing He's one tasted different. It always matched Zhou Qing Bai's taste.

What's more, this guy was really hungry.

It was no wonder since he ate breakfast before dawn in the morning before setting off and worked until noon. He took a break to eat before continuing to work until this moment. Even iron couldn’t stand the beating.

"Eat more. There is no meat at home today. I'll go over and make reservations with Sister Mei later." Lin Qing He said in distress and piled a bit more eel for him.

"Mother, don't just focus on my father. It's not easy for me and my second brother. Not only do we have to go home to cook, but also participating in the summer harvest. There is no other young men who are more capable than us." San Wa declared.

"En, you eat more too." Lin Qing He conveyed with her mouth as she continued to add food to her man's bowl.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were basically used to it. They calmly ate their own food. After taking it all in, the old couple was also deeply relieved.

The fourth couple’s relationship was great. Although it was out of the norm and the children were already that big, it was still wonderful to be like a young couple.

"Father and Mother, you should eat more. In this weather, you two must also pay attention and escape the heat when you're helping out." Lin Qing He said to the two elderly people.

"Even though it's hot, we can still bear the heat." Father Zhou nodded.

"There is also a place to cool off over at the sun-drying courtyard. Don't worry." Mother Zhou added.

She was helping out at the sun-drying courtyard.

Although she normally didn't work, it was still the same sentence. On days like summer harvest and autumn harvest, all helped out. It didn't matter how much work was done. Participating was enough.

Otherwise, if the weather was unpredictable, one can be flooded by the whole village's saliva.

In the past, Lin Qing He was bombarded by this treatment. She had always been rough and thick skin and just didn't take it seriously.

Later, she became a school teacher out of nowhere. After successfully flying up, it was a wave of reputation cleansing.

The family just finished eating, when the three sisters-in-law came over.

Now the relationship between the sisters-in-law was okay.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law even brought eggs over. They were especially grateful to Lin Qing He for giving Zhou Yang and Wu Ni lessons last year.

The two's performance raised from the lower middle level to the middle level. The improvement was obvious. The formulas that were taught by Lin Qing He was indispensable.

At least the part that was covered by Lin Qing He, Zhou Yang and Wu Ni had grasped it.

So, the two came to thank her.

As for Second Sister-in-law, she brought two jins of black sesame seeds. She was also grateful. This year Zhou Xia went to work as a carpentry apprentice. This position was introduced by Zhou Qing Bai.

Fourth branch didn't look down on the old Zhou family because their prospects had developed well. They even helped the other three branches.

Excluding the sesame seeds from Second Sister-in-law, Lin Qing He refused the rest: "I like to eat sesame, soybeans, and the likes. Take the eggs back. If you want to give something, just give some sesame or soybeans.

Before she came back, she bought a few baskets of eggs from the county's black market. Probably because everyone had raised a lot this year, the supply of eggs was abundant.

So Lin Qing He didn't plan to accept the eggs from Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law and urged them to keep it.

Eldest Sister-in-law was embarrassed to ask if she could give supplementary lessons for the two children.

Third Sister-in-law was the same.

Chapter 267: Studying

Taking in their behavior, Lin Qing He said: "Sure, let them come over at four in the afternoon. I will teach them till five o'clock in the afternoon."

At this time, she needed to start preparing dinner. It wasn't much trouble to guide her nephew and niece.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law were delighted. They insisted on leaving the eggs behind. When they went back, they sent Wu Ni and Zhou Yang to bring over soybeans and sesame seeds.

Lin Qing He had the two take the eggs back. If they didn't take them back, she won't teach them. So they obediently took the eggs back.

Both got scolded by their mother.

"It's no problem to keep the eggs." Mother Zhou spoke.

Lin Qing He didn't want to take advantage of others. Her family didn't lack this bit of things. She replied, "Give it back to supplement Eldest Brother's and Third Brother's body."

The three families didn't have it easy. She was just giving pointers. Not a big deal.

When Mother Zhou heard her respond, she didn't say anything. She just gave Fourth's wife a higher rating in her heart.

Lin Qing He let Zhou Qing Bai know: "Rest at home. I will go to Sister Mei's first."

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai agreeably nodded.

Lin Qing He took the bike and came over to look for Sister Mei. She had also brought a few scarves with her. It was currently summer, but she can save it for winter.

Sister Mei happily said, "I really trouble you."

"What trouble? Sister Mei, I want a few jins of pork." Lin Qing He responded.

"Tell me." Sister Mei nodded.

Pork belly, ribs, big bones, a pork stomach, and a large intestine.

Sister Mei promised her: "Go over to the pig farm in the early morning tonight."

"Okay." Lin Qing He nodded.

Then she returned. When she got home, Zhou Qing Bai had already washed up.

As for Er Wa and San Wa, they went fishing for eels with the children of their age.

"Go nap a bit. Collecting pork at night." Lin Qing He picked up and munched on the watermelon left for her as she said.

"Go take a bath." Zhou Qing Bai stared at his wife.

Lin Qing He's face reddened. Then she gave him an eye roll and remarked, "You're exhausted from a day's work."

"Not tired." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her calmly.

In the beginning, he was drained. But his wife's return today had him feeling rejuvenated. Not a bit tired.

"Have it." Lin Qing He gave him her leftover half of the watermelon and then went to take a bath.

Zhou Qing Bai ate the melon and washed the clothes his wife had changed out of.

At the beginning of their relationship, Lin Qing He was embarrassed about him washing all her clothes. But now she was unperturbed.

It's just her heart melts when she came out and saw him washing her clothes.

Lin Qing He had washed her hair while she was at it. She was in the middle of rubbing her hair dry. Zhou Qing Bai soon finished with the clothes and came to help his wife dry her hair.

Only the two of them were at home. Eldest didn't come back. The two younger ones went out to catch the loach and rice eel.

As for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, they returned after having the watermelon. Not wanting to be in the way at all.

Lin Qing He let Zhou Qing Bai dry her hair.

Don't know if it's because of the environment in the big city like the capital, Lin Qing He's skin became a shade light each year ever since she went over there to study.

She used to be considered quite fair in the countryside. Now she was even fairer.

Zhou Qing Bai had just finished his farm work. His whole body was like he was painted with a layer of paint. Compared with his wife, it was a stark contrast.

On the contrary, Lin Qing He particularly enjoyed the service of her own man, and said, "If you keep getting tanned like this, to the someone unfamiliar, they would think you're from Africa."

"It will turn whiter again in winter." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

He didn't mind this at first. He thought it was normal for a man to be darker. However, he wasn't stupid. Although his wife didn't dislike him at all, the man didn't want to look unworthy of his wife.

So he cared now.

But it can't be helped in the current situation. He had to wait for winter to regain a lighter tone

Lin Qing He let him rubbed her hair into a half-dry state. Then she closed the door and pulled him back into the room.

What they'll do back in the room needn't be said. Her Qing Bai's refreshing smell of his recently washed body kept seducing her when he dried her hair. She missed him too.

After a round of business, she went to sleep with him.

Er Wa and San Wa came back and found that their parents’ room door was closed. They knew they were sleeping. The two of them poured the loach they had caught into a basin. Then they went to wash up and washed the clothes by themselves. Afterward, they went back to the room to turn on the light and study After a while, they blew the lamp and went to bed.

Both brothers were quite self-disciplined.

In the early morning, Zhou Qing Bai went to collect Lin Qing He's reservation.

Lin Qing He didn't get up. She was very tired after a few days of traveling.

Zhou Qing Bai brought the things back and put them in the kitchen. Knowing that his wife couldn't clean up the pig stomach and intestine, he handled it first. Then he went back to continuing to hug his wife to sleep. Not at all bothered with the heat.

Despite being tired, Lin Qing He woke up early in the morning, about four o'clock.

They (the men) set off around 4:30a.m. Lin Qing He lighted the lamp and started cooking.

In addition to the cornmeal mantou, she also fried two dishes; fried diced pork belly and cucumber and scrambled eggs with tomatoes. There was a shrimp soup too.

Zhou Qing Bai slept a while longer and then got up. Father Zhou came over at this time.

The father and son had a hearty breakfast and set off.

"Go back and sleep again." Before heading out, Zhou Qing Bai rubbed his wife's hand and said.

"En, I'll make something good for you and deliver it at noon," Lin Qing He replied.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Then the father and son departed. Mother Zhou headed out after five o'clock. The two boys woke up early.

Er Wa remarked: "My eldest brother is really getting lazy now. He's not coming back during summer vacation."

"Mother, are there so many fun and delicious foods over there? From I see, my eldest brother doesn't want to come home anymore." San Wa said.

"Compared with this side, that side is indeed better." Lin Qing He answered honestly.

In the end, the capital was the capital. Even at this moment, it was developing very well. Changes happened day by day.

"If you two work hard, you can also go to university there in the future. I had found time at school to write revision questions for you. You two get a set each. This summer vacation, you two better do it properly." Lin Qing He stated.

"Mother's question." Er Wa wrinkled his face. The question from their mother was really difficult.

Lin Qing He said in a huff: "Others want it yet can't have it."

"That's right." San Wa nodded: "Let's get Yang Yang and Wu Ni to join in."

"Their foundation isn't solid enough. This question is too difficult for them to do. Just do your own parts." Lin Qing He said.

The two brothers first studied for more than an hour before going out to help out where their father was.

As for Lin Qing He, she started to clean up the backyard. After she finished cleaning, she grabbed a book and read it. When she was in Hai City, she bought a good few books.

Chapter 268: Rat poop

Good grades didn't come out of the blue. She finely and carefully studied.

During this period, Mother Zhou came back. When she came back to drink water and saw that she (LQH) was studying in the yard, she didn't disturb her.

Once she reached the sun-drying yard, she said to her old friends: "San Wa's Mother is really giving it her all. She's in the middle of studying at home now. Whether she's at school or at home, she won't slack off."

Then her old friends praised in response.

"She has lost a lot of weight when she got back this time. Her jaw is sharp." Mother Zhou continued on.

"There are so many chickens at your home. You have to nourish Da Wa's Mother." An old lady said.

"It is time to give supplements. Speaking of this, Qing Bai's Mother, you're so fortunate. In the surrounding neighborhood, who doesn't envy Qing Bai's Mother now? Before it was the son who was astounding, now it's the daughter-in-law." Another old lady remarked.

Although there had been other college students who have passed the entrance examination in the past two years, it was still very few. What's more, none of them got admitted to the university in the capital.

Must say, this old Seventh was really prospering.

The old Seventh was Father Zhou. Among this generation in Zhoujia Village, Father Zhou ranked seventh.

Mother Zhou laughed and chattered with them. They could talk about Lin Qing He being studious for a day.

Lin Qing He's mind had nothing else, just memorizing sentences, familiarizing with the grammar, and then writing it down from memory.

Even on the train, she was like this.

When it was ten-thirty, it was almost time to cook. Only then, Lin Qing He started to work.

Stir-fried pork intestine with pickled vegetable bits. One can never get tired of this common dish.

The pork belly was cut into finger width. It was eaten as a cold salad. Extremely delectable.

Another was braised pork.

She bought a lot of pork. It can't last in this kind of weather, so she just made a large portion. The rest had been sprinkled with salt.

Mother Zhou went home to eat. As for others, Lin Qing He sent it over when it was ready.

Zhou Qing Bai, Father Zhou, and the two boys were exhausted.

Lin Qing He directed at Father Zhou: "Hurry up and eat, Father. Scoop more mung bean soup later. I had let it cool."

"Okay." Father Zhou was already at that age. Fortunately, his body was healthy.

And he often took breaks too. That's why he can keep on going.

Lin Qing He urged them to lie down under the tree after finish eating and said, "Wait for the horn to sound before going back. With this weather, it won't rain."

The sky was cloudless. Clearly, it was bright and sunny.

Lin Qing He didn't stay long. She returned first after packing away the dishes.

She soaked some mung beans to cook in the evening as supper. How could anyone stand such weather?

When returning home in the evening, Zhou Qing Bai was holding a plump rabbit.

It was caught in the wheat field. Obviously, it'll be fat.

Of course, the rabbit will be braised

During this summer harvest, Mother Zhou got Zhou Qing Bai to kill a chicken to nourish Lin Qing He's body.

Lin Qing He didn't hold back. Still, the whole family ate it together.

Once the summer harvest was over, everyone sighed in relief.

Lin Qing He didn't continue her grain resale anymore.

She had no desire for that bit of money made by reselling grains. Not to mention the hard work, it was still risky, even if the situation improved a lot.

The goods brought back from Hai City made more than this.

So she just didn't want to anymore. Lin Qing He was feeling lazy in this hot weather.

However, it was truly not easy for farmers, especially people in this era. After the summer harvest, it didn't mean that they can be idle.

After the grain was harvested, it was time to cultivate the land and plant the grain for the next season.

Zhou Qing Bai came back that evening. The food at home was very simple, but also very refreshing and delicious.

A small cabbage and salted eggs were served with white congee. It was simple but the taste was top-notch.

No need to make something complicated in the summer. The heat withered away one's appetite.

In the evening, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went out for a swim.

Lin Qing He sat on the rock and soaked her feet. Zhou Qing Bai went into the water by himself. He liked swimming very much and would come to swim every three days or so.

After swimming for more than half an hour, Lin Qing He urged Zhou Qing Bai to go home.

Zhou Qing Bai complyingly came up. Because there was no one, he had changed a pair of underwear, so he won't feel wet and uncomfortable. And he can just head home and go to sleep.

Lin Qing He watched him without blinking. Zhou Qing Bai noticed it when he looked up. The corners of his mouth raised slightly. The gaze toward his wife was a bit deep.

Lin Qing He went 囧. She deciphered from her Qing Bai's eyes: Wait till we get home later. I'll let you have a good look.

The couple was on their way home. They noticed someone sneaking in the middle of the night and heading towards the back mountain.

"Isn't that old Fourth Ma?" Lin Qing He uttered in puzzlement, "What is he up to this late?"

"Looking for Wang Ling." Zhou Qing Bai simply answered without guessing.

Only then, Lin Qing He recalled that Wang Ling was with old Fourth Ma at the beginning when they got found out by old Third Ma. Later, she and Zhou He ended up getting criticized.

"Never thought these two would be still in contact." Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything.

Wang Ling's reputation was terrible now. What he didn't tell his wife was that Wang Ling even came to him once and asked him if he was lonely and that he could go to her place at night to play. She won't charge him money.

It went without saying, Zhou Qing Bai ignored it. He was really disgusted.

It was better to not tell his wife about this kind of thing to prevent her from being mad for nothing.

When the couple got home, a round of black pressing on white. Then they fell asleep.

The next day, Lin Qing He came over to Third Sister-in-law's place.

While she was at it, she paid attention to Wang Ling's side.

Though it was said to be pay attention, it was actually a test. She wasn't home. And her Qing Bai was a manly guy. He was tall and got a handsome face. Although he was tanned, he did appear more masculine and handsome.

There was no doubt that Lin Qing He believes in Zhou Qing Bai. But it did not mean that she believes in Wang Ling.

Third Sister-in-law laughed and said: "You still have to worry about this. Fourth Brother isn't blind. How can he possibly look at her? "

Wang Ling, that rat poop was currently staying in the back mountain because the Gang of Four had fallen and no one will criticize her again.

She also became more unscrupulous. Some improper-to-the-core men had been tempted away by her.

"You don't know, old Fourth Ma often go over. His wife frequently quarrels with him about this matter. There are also others from other villages. There is foul air on the back mountain. I have never seen such a morally corrupt person. It only exists now. If it was before, see if she won't get criticized to death." Third Sister-in-law said with disgust.

"She really didn't lure my Qing Bai?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Don't worry. We are all watching. Fourth Brother treats you like the apple of his eyes. Who in the village doesn't know that he specially made a trip to see you during the previous heavy rain." Third Sister-in-law laughed.

Lin Qing He was relieved after hearing this.

Chapter 269: Setting up a stall

Believing in her own man was one thing. She still had to pay attention to defending her marriage on the other hand.

After hearing from Third Sister-in-law, Lin Qing He dropped the matter.

Instead, she chatted with Third Sister-in-law about Wu Ni's results.

"With these grades, she has to work harder to enter the county's junior high. She got to take advantage of this summer vacation and try to memorize more poems and songs and rewrite from memory. I will give them two test papers in a few days and have a go," Lin Qing He said.

"We have troubled you." Third Sister-in-law responded at once.

"It's not much trouble. However, studying does exhaust the children's brain. Third Sister-in-law, you and Eldest Sister-in-law shouldn't be prudent. It doesn't cost much. The current conditions are better than before. Let them eat two eggs a day as a supplement." Lin Qing He persuaded.

This was why she didn't want their eggs.

They basically don’t buy meat much. The only meaty thing in the family was these eggs.

There were times, they had some fish, shrimp, loach, eel, and so on. Obviously, the eggs were the most. She felt it wasn't right to take their eggs.

She told Third Sister-in-law to let Eldest Sister-in-law know when she comes back. Then Lin Qing He will go home.

As soon as she came out of the entrance of old Zhou's house, Liu Ni followed.

As the girl gets older, she became more and more troublesome.

It was true that she was smart but obviously too smart. Smart people know how to make themselves likable.

However, overly smart ones will only increase people's dislike.

"Fourth Aunt, wait for me." called out Liu Ni as she followed.

Lin Qing He glanced at her: "Liu Ni, what's the matter?"

"Fourth Aunt, are you going to stay in the capital in the future and won't come back?" Liu Ni asked outright.

Lin Qing He smiled: "How is this possible? My hometown will always be my home. This is our root. Even if we go out and develop in the future, people can't forget their roots. Liu Ni, don't you agree?"

Liu Ni responded: "Fourth Aunt, if you stay in the capital in the future, can I go over? I can do chores for you. I can clean up everything that needs to clean up at home. I can also do laundry and cooking."

Lin Qing He understood then. See, she was right. This girl was too clever.

"Not a shadow in sight. You can just help your mother with chores at home." Lin Qing He finished and turned around to return home.

Liu Ni watched her back and frowned: "She's having a good life and doesn't even promote her niece. So cruel. No wonder she can't give birth to a daughter in this life."

"Liu Ni, what are you saying!" Wu Ni glared.

Liu Ni was startled. She turned to look at her, and said disgruntedly: "Don't you know that people can scare people to death? No sound when walking at all!"

"Saying bad things about Fourth Aunt and still dare to quibble when I heard it?" Wu Ni responded.

"Nonsense. Fourth Aunt is so nice, how could I possibly say bad things about Fourth Aunt." Liu Ni returned with a harrumph and then turned to leave.

Wu Ni was so vexed that she went back in and tattled to her mother.

Third Sister-in-law frowned and said: "Don't worry about her. Your fourth aunt isn't someone a little girl like her can scheme."

After her response, she wanted to sigh.

Really, this second branch. Don't they know how their second girl turn out? Everyone took it all in. Why didn't that couple see it?

Lin Qing He didn't care about this. Like Third Sister-in-law said, would she fall into a scheme by a little girl like Liu Ni.

In fact, if she was a good one, she can bring her over to help out when she opens a shop or something in the capital. It won't be a matter to pay a salary.

However, with Liu Ni's behavior, who would dare to bring her?

Just those eyes. When it wandered around, it showed unruliness. This made people feel uneasy at sight.

Lin Qing He threw it to the back of her mind. When she got home, she continued to read her book and silently jot down her notes.

Now that the summer harvest was over, Zhou Qing Bai was the only one who worked in the field. Father Zhou had breakfast early in the morning and herded the ducks out.

As for Mother Zhou, she had gone over and chat with other old ladies at the moment.

Halfway through studying, Lin Qing He realized that it was a bit muggy.

Mother Zhou came back a short while later. Lin Qing He asked, "Mother, judging by the weather, do you think it's going to rain?"

"I feel like it's going to rain." Mother Zhou answered.

The weather was too sultry. Lin Qing He cooked a simple lunch because Zhou Qing Bai was still working. So he had mantou with congee and soup. There were some side dishes.

After lunchtime, Lin Qing He hopped on her bicycle and came to the city.

As for Er Wa and San Wa, they had to continue attending their supplementary classes at school.

Since the recovery of the college entrance examination, both the community's elementary school and the community's junior high school had begun a new chapter. They were working hard to train students.

Of course, these summer supplemntary lessons cost nothing. There weren't many people who took up these lessons. A requirement was top grades. Both Er Wa and San Wa participated.

Lin Qing He came over and dropped by Shen Yu's place.

Shen Yu was very happy to see her coming: "Sister, what are you going to buy today?"

"Weigh out some dried shrimp skins, red dates, and dried longans for me." Lin Qing He smiled.

There were a lot of things she wanted to buy. Like milk powder. She bought a pack of them. It'll be kept for her and Zhou Qing Bai to drink at night for health maintenance.

Also two large watermelons.

After she finished shopping, she put the packed bag aside. Lin Qing He said in a low voice, "How are they selling?"

"Pretty well." In response to this, Shen Yu smiled and pulled Lin Qing He outside to speak: "There are still some left. I estimate it will be sold out in a while."

In fact, when Lin Qing He came here, she knew that business wasn't bad at the sight of Shen Yu's upbeat face.

Although those clothes styles seemed a bit simpler in Lin Qing He's eyes, the styles were really good in this county.

The female fellows absolutely couldn't take a step when they saw it.

But the current environment was no longer what it used to be. This year, Lin Qing He saw in Hai City that some people even started to wear skirts that hadn't been seen for a long time.

So, if this kind of clothes were brought over here to sell, the business will definitely be great.

Lin Qing He earned almost seven yuan for each piece of clothing or men’s belts. Shen Yu and her colleagues increase the price by two or three yuan. From Hai City to the county city, ten yuan's price difference wasn't too expensive.

If they went to Hai City instead?

However, clothes made a small profit. Products like electric fans and watches made the biggest earning.

But so far, it was really hard to source them. When the circumstance reaches another stage next year, she will take Zhou Qing Bai to the capital and let him set up a street stall.

Chapter 270: High school entrance exam

After agreeing to Shen Yu's request to bring some back next time, Lin Qing He came over to Zhou Xiao Mei's place.

She had bought two watermelons. One was given to Zhou Xiao Mei.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, when did you come back?" Zhou Xiao Mei was very surprised.

She hadn't gone to work since this month and nurtured her pregnancy at home. Now her belly was almost seven months old, which wasn't small at all.

"I came back during the summer harvest rush. At that time, there was a tractor going back to the neighboring village. I hurriedly hopped on and didn't have time to talk to you." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Fourth Aunt, our family also has a big watermelon. Take both of them back for Second Brother and the others to eat." Su Cheng said.

He was in elementary school. He was extraordinarily smart and sensible.

Also, his relationship with his two cousins, Er Wa and San Wa, was close. He still remembered the days when he was a little in his hometown.

"Da Lin just bought one back today. It's in the kitchen. Hasn't been cut yet." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.

Then she went in and cut the watermelon to entertain her fourth sister-in-law.

"Don't busy yourself. I'll do it." Lin Qing He looked at her large belly. She really didn't dare to sit and let her entertain.

So she went in and cut the watermelon herself.

"The watermelon is cold, eat less." Lin Qing He said to her.

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Fourth Sister-in-law, I lost my job."

"If you lose it, then lose it. Thirty yuan a month isn't a lot." Lin Qing He waved her hand and said indifferently. She looked at Su Cheng and said, "Come and eat the watermelon. Eat this. The one Aunt brought can be kept for your father to eat later."

Su Cheng picked up the watermelon and ate it.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, did you get rich?" Zhou Xiao Mei also grabbed a piece to eat and asked her.

Thirty yuan a month. That was really a lot.

"What getting rich? Thirty yuan a month truly isn't much. If you listen to me, then properly deliver the baby. You don’t have to worry about everything else. When the time comes, your fourth sister-in-law will take you flying. You only need to count the money. Don't have to worry about it," Lin Qing He replied.

Zhou Xiao Mei laughed when she heard it: "Fourth Sister-in-law, you're getting better at making me happy."

"As long as you are happy. When you are free, take the kids out for a walk more. Don't stay at home. It's stuffy." Lin Qing He suggested. Then she asked: "Next time, do you want me to bring you an electric fan?"

There was electricity in the city, but Zhou Xiao Mei didn't have any appliances yet.

"It's too expensive. Not easy to buy at all. Also, it requires a lot of connections." Zhou Xiao Mei shook her head.

"It's indeed pretty expensive." Lin Qing He replied.

At this time, the electrical appliances were really expensive. She heard that a refrigerator cost several thousand yuan. What's more, how much were the houses now?

"In the future, you'll settle down in the capital. I have plans to go over and take refuge with you. I will hold all the money I currently have," Zhou Xiao Mei said.

She also understood that it was more secure to carry more money when she is away from home.

Lin Qing He nodded.

At this time Su Da Lin was at work, Lin Qing He didn't stay much longer. She left a watermelon behind. However, Zhou Xiao Mei brought it out: "There are so many people at home. Fourth Sister-in-law, take it back home to eat. It's not like we don't have any here."

"Fourth Aunt, take it back and feed it to my Second Brother and the others. This year, Second Brother will be in the first year of high school. Tell Second Brother to come over to live with me and sleep with me." Su Cheng said.

"Okay." Lin Qing He smiled and cycled back.

She didn't even notice that her Er Wa was going to enter the first year of high school this year and sold all the electric fans she brought. If not, how great it would be to keep one at Xiao Mei's place?

The small bungalows in the city were fine, but they were too stuffy. They can't be compared to the countryside's openness.

Next time, she'll bring one back.

Lin Qing He took two watermelons. She didn't go back to the village straight away. She made a detour and delivered one to her third brother.

Both her brother and her sister-in-law went to the field. Only two girls were at home. Lin Qing He dropped off the watermelon and then returned.

When Lin Qing He returned home, Wu Ni and Zhou Yang were both studying in the yard. Lin Qing He had put away everything and then came to check them. She explained two questions and gave three more questions for them to do.

Before doing these three questions, she got the cousins to write out the English words that Lin Qing He told them to memorize after class yesterday.

She let them correct themselves.

Wu Ni made two mistakes, while one error for Zhou Yang.

Lin Qing He only left five words based on their abilities. There were also the previous memorizations that ad to be rewritten. There were still mistakes.

"Write the incorrect ones ten times. I will check it tomorrow. Let's continue to do the questions now." Lin Qing He said.

The siblings worked on the problems.

The questions from their fourth aunt weren't easy. The two brothers and sisters did their own one and mulled on it separately.

Soon Er Wa and San Wa returned.

Both of them went to supplementary classes. While Wu Ni and Zhou Yang didn't.

Er Wa and San Wa huddled over and looked at the questions. San Wa hadn’t calculated it yet, but he did a lot of Mathematical Olympiad problems. He remarked, “These aren't difficult. Sister, you can solve it with the method you used for this question."

He pulled out the question from Wu Ni’s previous homework.

"It's difficult." Wu Ni grumbled. She didn't understand the connection between the two questions.

"It's all in the same model. Not difficult." San Wa said.

"Have you memorized the words?" Er Wa asked.

San Wa stuck out his tongue and then went to recite his own English words. Lin Qing He personally taught her fluent spoken language, which made Wu Ni and Zhou Yang envious.

Er Wa also started to work on his own homework.

This one was eager to enter the university in the capital. That's why he had self-initiative and worked very hard in his studies.

Currently, he was first in his grade in the community's junior high.

What's more, he was currently taking extra classes. The community's teacher was actually holding private lessons and let him preview high school knowledge in advance.

It wasn't that he had nothing to do with the school after passing the entrance exam and the school will do nothing. In the future, if Er Wa comes out on top over other students at the county high school, then the community's junior high school will also become famous. It will be especially prestigious.

After all, he graduated from the community's junior high.

"Your high school entrance examination results are coming out soon?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It should around these days." Er Wa nodded.

Lin Qing He didn't continue to ask. While Zhou Yang couldn't help but say, "How did you do in the exam?"

"I have done everything I can. Nothing was left out. I just don't know if it's right." Er Wa shook his head.

Zhou Yang couldn't help but admire him. There was nothing he couldn't do. This was so cool.

Wu Ni also appeared envious. They all studied at the community's junior high school. They all knew how good Er Wa was.

"You guys, work hard. It will be your turn next year," said Er Wa.

"En." Zhou Yang and Wu Ni both nodded.

They only want to pass the exam and go to the city to study. They dare not think of any ranking.

Chapter 271: A blessed life is behind

Er Wa's result had yet to arrive. But a heavy rain did come knocking.

After seven days of heavy rain, it stopped. Er Wa's results also came out.

The county's first place. Math scores and English scores had pulled him further ahead from the county's second place. A difference of 50 points.

Both the county's high school's community and their community's junior high school awarded a scholarship.

Lin Qing He confiscated half of this scholarship. She left the remaining half for Er Wa to manage by himself.

San Wa was so excited: "Er Wa, you can buy me a football!"

The old football was worn out to a bad state and couldn't be played anymore. He desperately wanted a new football, so he was saving money to buy it.

He had pocket money. For example, before his mother went to college, she gave him three yuan pocket money. He saved it all.

Sometimes when he went to pick up some rags and exchange it for a bit. The toothpaste tube can also be exchanged for money. Still, he hadn't accumulated much.

"No money. I want to buy study materials. I also want to buy a basketball over there." Er Wa responded.

"You have so much here. I don't want a lot. Just sponsor me ten yuans!" San Wa stuck on him.

In the end, Er Wa reluctantly gave him five yuan. San Wa took what he saved and went to find his mother.

Lin Qing He accepted the money, and agreed, "I will buy it for you next time."

San Wa was satisfied.

Although Lin Qing He wasn't stern with her son on money matters, she wasn't very generous either. In many cases, they were asked to use their own brains to find ways to make money.

As long as they didn't use crooked routes, she generally didn't intervene.

For boys, they have to be roughly raised.

In the eyes of the people in the village, she was simply spoiling the children.

As soon as this day flipped over, Er Wa began his class in advance.

The high school was now paying close attention. It was only August 15th when Er Wa had to attend school.

Lin Qing He brought him over to stay at Zhou Xiao Mei's place. On the way, she got him a change of clothes and toiletries

"Next year, Mother will bring you an electric fan back." Lin Qing He said.

"No need. Bear a bit and it'll be over. It's just two years. There is no need to spend that money." Er Wa didn't mind.

Of the three sons, this kid looked the most like her and was also the most clever one.

Lin Qing He smiled. She didn't bicker with him about this. After coming to Zhou Xiao Mei's place to drop the things, she took Er Wa out for a stroll.

Er Wa was no stranger to the county city. Although he didn't come very often, he did visit his eldest brother when he was studying here.

Zhou Xiao Mei's house wasn't very far from here. It will take about 15 minutes to walk, so she let Er Wa walk.

This time she ate at Zhou Xiao Mei's place. Su Da Lin's cooking was delicious. Da Wa used to praise it all the time. The living expenses given were sufficient.

"Aunt, Er Wa!" The mother and son were strolling around when a surprised shout came from behind them.

Lin Qing He and Er Wa turned around and saw an acquaintance.

Well, wasn't this Han Xu Jie?

It can be regarded that Lin Qing He had completely let go of her vigilance against Han Xu Jie. After all, her eldest son was in university and will join the army in the future. So he will not take the same path as his previous life.

No worries at all.

"Xu Jie." Lin Qing He was delighted to see the male lead, Han Xu Jie.

"Brother Xu Jie." Er Wa also cried out.

"Aunt, Er Wa, how come you're here?" Han Xu Jie walked up and said with a smile.

"Tomorrow he will start school. So we come over to get familiar first?" Lin Qing He responded with a smile.

"I haven't thought about that. This year, Er Wa is going to be in the first year of high school." Han Xu Jie realized right then.

"You're free to come back this year?" Lin Qing He said.

"I come back every year. Did Zhou Kai come back this year?" Han Xu Jie asked.

Lin Qing He said, "He didn't come back. He's exploring the capital. He did mention to me about wanting to find you in Shenyang."

As the male lead, he was a proper top student. He was directly admitted to the best police academy in Shenyang. Still, it was obvious that Han Xu Jie was family-oriented.

In the future, he will also come back to his hometown.

On the normal course of action, he'll graduate in 1981 and earn a lot of credit during the crackdown in 1983. After that, he'll advance and become a figure in the municipal city.

Though it was just a municipal city, the level still wasn't low at all. What's more, it was an achievement he achieved when he was thirty years old. After thirty years old, he became even more prosperous and became a provincial level figure.

Lin Qing He looked at the young man in front of her. She was overwhelmed with emotion and said, "Zhou Kai will join the army in the future. While you are in this profession too. You two are really good brothers."

The male lead was righteous. They can interact with more. A 1.8m fellow was just as excellent as her eldest son.

However, Lin Qing He was afraid of the heroine, who hadn't appeared yet.

Like particularly scared because she was the femme fatale who was swaying between her third boy and the male lead. So she didn't want to have too close contacts.

It'll be great if there was incense left to pray with.

Han Xu Jie laughed and said, "When he comes out of the army, I will compare notes with him."

Because there was still something to do, they chatted a little longer and then he went back.

Lin Qing He let him be. After taking Er Wa around the school and surrounding places, she came to the mall to buy a football for San Wa.

In addition to that, she bought two packs of candy and gave one pack to Er Wa. She told him to take it back to share with his little cousins. She left the other pack for San Wa.

"Study hard every day to climb up. Mother will go back now." Lin Qing He waved and said.

"Mother, mind your steps." Er Wa waved back and then went back into his aunt's house.

Lin Qing He came home, gave the football to San Wa, and said: "I'll leave the candy at home. Just get it yourself."

"I know." San Wa answered. He was already running out with the football.

Mother Zhou said: "Now that he has this ball, I'm afraid he won't be home all day long."

"They're like that once they grow up. We as mothers, just need to raise them. We don't need to worry for a lifetime. Let them walk the rest of the road by themselves. When they need us, they will naturally come to us for ideas." Lin Qing He responded.

Although she was sentimental about the few troublesome turnip heads had become so big in a blink of an eye, it was life.

Sometimes, when being emotional, she recalled the beautiful moments.

Mother Zhou smiled and said, "Your father and I used to worry a lot."

"Worried that I'll go through all the money? And that the few boys won't be able to marry a wife in the future?" Lin Qing He asked.

"That's right. I was worried about this at that time. Both your father and I were thinking of making more money to save while we are mobile." Mother Zhou grinned.

"Back then, I estimated that the college entrance examination would be resumed. However, I was worried that no one would believe it, so I didn't say anything." Lin Qing He explained.

"With the situation back then, no one would believe it." Mother Zhou agreed.

"In the future, the development will get better and better. It won't be the same as before. Mother, you and Father must take good care of your health. You'll enjoy a blessed life later." Lin Qing He said.

Chapter 272: That generation

Mother Zhou's expression was cheery.

In the middle of the night, she told Father Zhou about this.

"From Fourth's wife's meaning, I think she'll bring us over to the capital in the future." Mother Zhou whispered.

Her voice was immersed in joy.

Father Zhou was silent for a moment when he heard these words: "What are we going to do in the capital? Us two can just stay here at home. If they go out in the future, we will watch the house."

"That's the capital. Don't you want to go there and take a look? There are the Heavenly Palace Gate and The Plaza." Mother Zhou uttered.

Father Zhou wanted to. How could he not? Such places are simply symbols of ordinary people like them.

"Everything costs money when going everywhere outside. It won't be stable when they just move over. We'll stay at home. Once they develop well in the future, we'll see if we go out and see then." Father Zhou stated.

"Fourth's wife will definitely stay at the school in the future. Don't know if she can arrange a gatekeeper job for Qing Bai. Like this, the couple can also be together." Mother Zhou pondered.

"You can really think." Father Zhou disgruntedly responded.

"What? You find it embarrassing?" Mother Zhou knew what he meant when she heard this and outright responded.

A job was rare at this time. There was nothing to feel ashamed about. But from the old man's reaction, it was clearly disgust.

"It's not that it's shameful to guard the gate. Da Wa and his mother are both studying in school and you want Qing Bai to guard the gate?" Father Zhou said.

"What about it? Then do you want Qing Bai to sit and eat idle meals? Qing Bai can't stand that." Mother Zhou knew her youngest son.

"Don't worry about that. They must have their own plans. Let's not make trouble for them and just stay at home." Father Zhou urged.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were also sleeping at their end.

Zhou Qing Bai wasn't behaving. However, he restrained by Lin Qing He and obediently went to sleep. No doing anything.

The next morning, only Mother Zhou and Lin Qing He was left at home. Mother Zhou came over and brought up this matter.

"Da Wa's mother, if you go to the capital in the future, Qing Bai won't have anything to do. Don't know if it's possible to let him guard the gate then? Does the school want someone like him?" Mother Zhou asked.

Lin Qing He paused a moment. Then she was dumbfounded. Did her mother-in-law want her Qing Bai to go be a security guard at Bei University?

"Da Wa's mother, what do you think?" Mother Zhou continued on.

She contemplated all night last night. She thought it was great and dismissed the old man's words.

Her youngest son got the skills and can protect the school. It won't hurt to let her old son guard the gate.

"Mother, you are willing. But I can't bear to let my Qing Bai guard the gate." Lin Qing He laughed and answered.

"But... But if he doesn't do this, then what can he do? Jobs in the capital are hard to find, no?" Mother Zhou didn't expect her to disagree.

"Mother, you can reassure. I have discussed it with Qing Bai. We have our plans. When we settled down there, we will pick you and Father up. Don't worry about this." Lin Qing He comforted.

The elderly were thinking the best for the couple, so it was understandable.

When she heard this, Mother Zhou nodded and said, "Alright then. Mother won't go on. As long as you know what you are doing."

Lin Qing He continued studying.

Time flew by and it was the day when Lin Qing He got to depart.

Zhou Qing Bai escorted her to the county city. The couple said goodbye to each other.

"Graduation is next year. It'll be soon." Lin Qing He said.

"En. Once you're there, don't exhaust yourself." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her as he spoke.

"I know. Same for you at home. Take care of your own body. You aren‘t allowed to reduce the amount of milk ordered every day. You have to drink it all, understood?" Lin Qing He instructed.

The family currently ordered four bottles of milk every day. It was distributed within the whole family. That way, nutrition intake increased.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged.

Don't know when, but he had begun to consciously take care of his body.

Before, he basically didn't care about these. Now, he wanted a healthy body to accompany her and continue to protect her.

He didn't voice these words out. He also won't say these words out loud. He'll just silently take action.

Lin Qing He hopped on the bus. Zhou Qing Bai stood for a long time. Afterward, he cycled over to Zhou Xiao Mei's place. He brought Zhou Xiao Mei a few jins of soybeans, as well as rations for the Er Wa. He left five yuan pocket money for Er Wa.

Then Zhou Qing Bai went home.

There was nothing to say to the sons. Only need to raise them up. The only one that was actually placed in his heart was his wife.

Lin Qing He didn't have strong feelings about parting. She read books all the way back.

When she got off the train, she saw her eldest son.

"I knew Mother will return on this train." Zhou Kai grinned and took the baggage from his mother.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "How long have you been waiting here?"

"Not long." Zhou Kai said: "Mother, are you hungry? We'll have a meal first before going back."

"Okay." Lin Qing He followed him and mentioned Han Xujie: "He's over in Shenyang now. Er Wa and I bumped into him. He said when you're free, go find him."

"I'll see if can find some spare time this winter vacation and find him." Zhou Kai replied.

"He'll go back home during the winter vacation." Lin Qing He said, "Your grandparents miss you. Will you go back this year?"

"Not going back. I want to go with my classmate to his brother's camp to learn more." Zhou Kai frowned.

Lin Qing He let him do as he liked. As long as he didn't go beyond the standard, he can go wild.

After eating, Zhou Kai reached out his hand for money to pay the bill. Lin Qing He gave him 20 yuan: "Be more frugal. It's not easy for your father to make some money!"

"I know." Zhou Kai nodded: "Mother, it's not difficult for you to make money."

"Stinky brat." Lin Qing He scolded in amusement. The boy believed that she hadn't been reselling. There was no evidence, so she didn't bother with him.

Once Lin Qing He reached the campus, Wang Li took her to the bathhouse to take a shower.

"I came back yesterday. I'm surprised that you came back a little bit later than me. Still, you're back exactly on time." Wang Li said.

Lin Qing He was still a little uncomfortable with the bathhouse. However, it was refreshing to wash up. She said: "Whether it's coming early or coming late, it's the same. This year, there are a lot of new students."

"It is quite a number." Wang Li nodded and talked about redress while taking a bath.

"My man did an act of kindness before. A municipal city leader was sent to our place for reform. My man took care of him. At this moment, redress is happening." Wang Li said.

Lin Qing He knew that the redress had already begun, and said: "A good man will get rewarded and he will be declared innocent in the end if he was wronged."

Wang Li whispered: "What's the use of innocence? His family had been broken up. I heard that his wife divorced and took the child back then. Don't know whether she had remarried.

Lin Qing He said: "It's better than continuing to suffer."

As for the rest, she didn't know what to say. She hadn't experienced it, so she was ineligible to make comments. After all, that generation was really suffering.

Chapter 273: Early graduation

Campus life was routine and stressful.

No wonder it was a prestigious school. The learning atmosphere was different. If one didn't work hard here, they won't be able to blend into this atmosphere.

Lin Qing He wasn't idle at all. Because of her excellent grades, her tutor told her to give lectures as one English teacher was occupied these days.

Although Lin Qing He was taken by surprise, she took up the job. This was a good opportunity for her to practice. How could she miss it?

So she went to the podium and started this class.

Her tutor just stood at the back and observed. If it were another person, there might be some pressure. But for Lin Qing He, there was none.

What need to say, will be explained. If one didn't understand, they bring it up. Lin Qing He would briefly analyze it one by one. She also extended some other knowledge.

She suggested which books to read about grammar and phrasing because class time was limited and told them to go to the library to find them.

After this class, Lin Qing He was called to the office by her tutor.

"Will you substitute some English lessons for other classes?" Her tutor smilingly said.

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.

So starting from this day, Lin Qing He had to occasionally substitute lessons.

It can't be helped, The English teacher was a middle-aged woman. She was thirty-five years old this year and after being infertile for many years, she was finally pregnant. How could she not treasure this?

And because of the previous deportation, her body had also suffered a lot. Now this child was extremely precious.

Like this, Lin Qing He substituted these classes. However, for the time being, she wasn't officially appointed as a teacher, so she wasn't paid.

It was clear the school was testing her. Lin Qing He felt that she was very likely to finish school earlier than she expected.

Wang Li was extremely envious. Still, she accepted it very quickly: "Are you sure you don't want to continue onto postgraduate courses or something?"

This suggestion was naturally extremely normal. After all, with such good grades, many will choose to continue studying.

Lin Qing He had no plans to. She was reading. Without raising her head, she responded: "I can't wait to get a job and get accommodation to bring my man and children over. You want me to continue studying?"

"It's a pity," Wang Li honestly remarked.

It was indeed a pity not to continue. Even her tutor had the same thought.

It was still that phrase. A sufficient degree was enough. Lin Qing He really didn't have that high ambition.

The life she imagined was being with her family's Qing Bai and accumulate a few more houses. The children would get one each, while the two of them would keep the rest for themselves. Later, if they lack money, they would sell one. Then they can enjoy life. The rest will be for collecting rent.

Her ambitions only amount to this. Postgraduate or postdoctoral was really out of her plan.

"Your man is really blessed." Wang Li smiled, seeing that she unmoved by a potential career.

"Your man is also blessed," Lin Qing He returned with a grin.

Seeing that there was no one else in the dormitory, Wang Li whispered: "I went back this summer and told my man about it. He agreed on moving to the municiapl city in the future."

"Of course, he agrees. A wife like you, how can he not guard?" Lin Qing He said.

Wang Li smiled and said, "I told him about doing business in the future. He didn't agree. He's worried about embarrassing me."

Speaking of this, Lin Qing He smiled even more: "My mother-in-law wants my man to come over to the school to watch the gate."

"There's this matter?" Wang Li chuckled out: "Then Uncle Wang got competitions."

"Not going to snatch the old man's rice bowl." Lin Qing He waved her hand, and then got back to the subject: "What's your man's thought? There are no more restrictions. It can't do, the mind got to advance. Next time you go back, tell him that my man had retired from the army and he's more rigid than he is. He plans to come with me to open a shop and become a self-employed person."

"When will he come? When the time comes, I will get him to come and learn something." Wang Li said after hearing this.

"I don't know. If the school is willing to let me graduate early this year, then I will bring him here early next year." Lin Qing He said.

"I don't think Teacher Ma Ying's pregnancy is going smooth. Afraid she will have to rest more. Now the month is still small. But when the month gets bigger, she basically can't get tired." Wang Li said.

Nowadays, teachers were scarce. English teachers were even more so. They had to take on a lot of classes and had to stand for so long in one go. Pregnant people tend to get tired easily. How can they stand it?

Wang Li was right. Teacher Ma Ying asked for leave in the middle of the semester. Her man came to request a leave. She started to feel uncomfortable last night, but fortunately, it wasn't too urgent.

Her husband wouldn't let her come. She had to wait until she gave birth.

As a result, The school made an exception to let Lin Qing He, the temporary substitute, graduate early. Of course, she had to take the exam.

Fortunately, Lin Qing He had finished the revising a long time ago. Although she didn't get full marks on the test, it was very close.

Moreover, her grades were also well known. Especially since her reading volume was very large. She can even compile the sentences of many books easily. Her memory was strong.

Even if she was to teach those who were formerly on her same level, no one in several classes had any objections.

Like this, Lin Qing He graduated half a year earlier and became an English teacher from the college entrance exam's first batch of students that entered Bei University.

Zhou Kai came to see his mother after finding out. He held deep admiration.

"Mother, if you are five or ten years younger than you are, I will have to chase you!" Zhou Kai said.

"You go and tell your father this." Lin Qing He smirked.

Zhou Kai hurriedly asked: "Mother, when will you get allocated a place? Isn't it time to bring my father and the rest over?"

"The house is still being arranged. Your father will come next year. Let's discuss it when everything has settled here. That way, he won't be running around once he gets here." Lin Qing He said.

"Tsk, Mother, you're still thinking of my father. My two brothers are also at home." Zhou Kai shook his head and said.

"Sooner or later, they will come together." Lin Qing He waved her hand. Her man was just one step ahead. As for the sons, they can wait a bit. What's the rush?

Lin Qing He received the two eggs that were brought over by her son and walked to the dormitory while eating them.

She was currently still living in the dormitory. The accommodation will be arranged. But for now,, there was none available. Once there was, they'll arrange one for her.

Lin Qing He thought the accommodation would take some time. Unexpectedly, when she came to the library with Wang Li the next day, the old librarian said: "Has the school not allocated a house for you?"

"Not yet. Housing is currently tight. The school doesn't have it easy." Lin Qing He answered.

"I have an apartment. I plan to transfer it to the school. You can bring your family over to live there." The old librarian said.

Lin Qing He was stunned: "Uncle, I can't really?" She could sense that the old librarian was helping her.

"It's nothing. Your son sends me a boiled egg every day." The old librarian waved his hand. He stopped chatting with Lin Qing He and went to sort out the books.

Chapter 274: New home

Lin Qing He asked her eldest son about it when he brought the eggs over today.

"Ah? I sent him eggs. He asked me, so I just told him." Zhou Kai said as he scratched his head: "Is old grandpa helping out on his own?"

"En." Lin Qing He nodded.

The old librarian was surnamed Wang, which was a very common local surname here in the capital.

He and Lin Qing He can be considered acquaintants because he often helps her to reserve a spot. However, she didn't expect that her son had such a good relationship with him.

As soon as he heard that the school hadn't allocated a place, he transferred an apartment under his name to the school.

Although he received a sum of money, he had made things convenient for Lin Qing He.

"The apartment is pretty good. It's more than 50 square meters. Although the building is a bit older, it's still very good." Her tutor came over two days later and told Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He said, "I've talked with Uncle Wang. I will go over to check it out with him after school today."

"Alright. Uncle Wang had specially told the school to allocate this place to you." Her tutor smiled.

"I remember this in my heart." Lin Qing He nodded.

After school, Lin Qing He brought her eldest son and followed Uncle Wang.

"The place is good, but there are a lot of people living here. If you are on your own, don't come over yet. Live at school first and set up some things. When your husband comes, move in then." Uncle Wang advised.

"What is there to worry about? I am here." Zhou Kai said when he heard these words.

"You aren't home all day. If something happens, can she find you?" Uncle Wang bluntly pointed out: "This year, many people have returned to the city. I guess that there will be more and more in the future. I am afraid that there is no guarantee in terms of public security. So listening to me is right."

"It's true." Lin Qing He nodded in agreement.

"En. You go and have a look at it first. It's the middle one on the third floor." Uncle Wang gave the keys to the mother and son and said.

"Uncle, won't you go up?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Not going." Uncle Wang waved his hand and turned to go back. Before leaving, he reminded them: "The next door's surname is Zhang. They're a bad bunch. Be careful when you live there in the future."

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded in response.

After watching him leave, Lin Qing He and her eldest son went up to the third floor. There were a total of four floors. Have to say that the third floor was well maintained.

It was indeed a bit messy, but it was like this in this era. Having a place to stay was already quite good.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Kai opened the door to see the place.

Probably due to no one living here for a long time, it was empty and accumulated lot of dust inside. Still, having a place to rest was excellent.

"Mother, this house is considered spacious. My classmate, Weng Guo Liang's house is almost the same." Zhou Kai looked around with great satisfaction.

"It's pretty good." Lin Qing He nodded.

The location wasn't too far from the school. Once Zhou Qing Bai comes, they will come over to eat. Eldest son can stay at the school.

While she lives with Zhou Qing Bai here. There was room for two younger ones.

As for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, they can't be brought over in a short period of time. Have to wait until the market is really open and they can buy a house.

So starting from this day, Lin Qing He and Zhou Kai had one more job.

After class, they came over to clean up the place in the evening and arranged furniture into the place. It wasn't much. Just a few small things each day. Less than a month later, the place looked decent.

"Your family recently moved in? Old Wang sold this place?" an old lady asked with a smile.

"Aunt, you are?" Lin Qing He looked at her.

"I live next to you on the left. Just call me, Aunt Ma." The enthusiastic old lady said merrily.

"Hello Aunt Ma, this is assigned to me by the school." Lin Qinghe said.

"So it was old Wang who transferred this house to the school and the school allocated it?" Aunt Ma said. Without waiting for Lin Qing He's answer, "It's better to transfer it. Save himself from seeing those problematic people."

"What problematic people?" Lin Qing He asked. She recalled what Uncle Wang had said before and lowered his voice, "Is it the next door's Zhang Family?"

"That's right, it's the old Zhang's family." Aunt Ma lowered her voice and whispered: "This old Zhang Family is horrible ones. Back then, their relationship with Wang Family was very strong, however, in a blink, they reported Wang Family. They ruined old Wang."

Lin Qing He internally remarked, no wonder Uncle Wang, who got an open-minded personality, warned her in advance.

"What do you teach at school?" Aunt Ma asked.

"English." Lin Qing He replied.

"Teaching English at such a young age. You look about twenty-five, right? Is that young lad your brother?" Aunt Ma said.

"That's my son." Lin Qing He laughed: "Auntie, I'm almost forty." It was still early for forty, but it didn't affect her bragging.

"Forty?" Madam was shocked: "I thought you're unmarried? That young man is your son? I thought he's your younger brother."

"I'm really almost forty. There's no mistake, it's my son. Don't look at his size. He is only fifteen this year." Lin Qing He maintained, "There are two younger ones back at home. Once I settled down here, they will follow my man over. I'll be neighbors with you in the future, Aunt Ma. Relatives in the distance aren't as good as nearby neighbors, so Aunt Ma, please take care of us."

Don't underestimate these old ladies. They have first-hand information on the entire area, so it was necessary to get along with them.

"Of course. Your son is really energetic." Aunt Ma was full of smiles.

"His father used to be a soldier. He's just like his father, quite a build." Lin Qing He said modestly.

"That's really good." Aunt Ma nodded and whispered: "Teacher Lin, don't interact with old Zhang Family from next door. In our area, their family's reputation is stinky."

"I understand. I was able to get the place because of Uncle Wang's special care. Otherwise, he wouldn't want to transfer. How can I possibly get along with them?" Lin Qing He declared outright.

"It seems that you and old Wang are truly on good terms." Aunt Ma smiled. Then she stuffed Lin Qing He with two tomatoes and went back.

Lin Qing He didn't eat yet. Her hands were dirty. She washed her hands, closed the door, and then returned to school and shared one with Wang Li.

Wang Li said, "Why do I realize that you don't desire meat? And only want these?"

"It's healthy." Lin Qing He answered. There were a lot of tomatoes stored in her space this year. They were reserved for winter. There were no fruits in winter. And unlike the southern part, where it was like spring all seasons, here was very dry.

"I haven't been to your house yet. Let's go and take a look tomorrow?" Wang Li said.

"Alright. Go shopping with me tomorrow. It's a pity not to use free labor." Lin Qing He smiled.

"You sill mention this. You didn't call me when you cleaned up the house." Wang Li responded in mock anger.

Chapter 275: Bad intention

"The place is only that big. It only takes my son and I some effort." Lin Qing He smilingly answered.

The next day, she went to buy things with Wang Li. Then a whole set of pinewood furniture was organized.

Pinewood cabinets, pinewood desks, and chairs.

In the past, these would be severely cracked down on. But now, no one cared about that. Even the price wasn't very expensive.

A complete set cost almost thirty yuan.

Naturally, with so many items, it had to be delivered to the door. She requested two young men to bring it up.

There were two rooms in this house. She got them to carry into the rooms and arranged properly. Same for the chairs and tables in the living room.

When it was over, Lin Qing He gave them two dimes each for the hard work: "This is for you two. You don't need to hand it in (to your company). I've troubled you."

Both young men were very happy. They thanked her, and went back.

Although Wang Li came to buy things with her, she was more like an accompaniment. She remarked, "You have everything sorted for the rooms."

"Yes, fully set up." Lin Qing He said in a good mood.

A large bed, table, cabinet, as well as small enamel pots and bowls were basically prepared.

It was ready to move in now.

"Do you want to send a telegram back to let them move in?" Seeing her like this, Wang Li teased.

Lin Qing He rolled her eyes in amusement.

Although everything had been set up, there was no plan to let Zhou Qing Bai come yet.

Let him finish this year. Afterward, he won't continue and come here to be with her.

To be honest, Lin Qing He was reluctant to let Zhou Qing Bai do farm work in their hometown. Like extremely reluctant. It wasn't easy to do farm work, especially day after day.

Zhou Qing Bai never complained, but Lin Qing He knew the man had it hard.

She couldn't help him. But the least she could do was manage the meals properly for him. Even if she got grumbled by others for wasting all of Zhou Qing Bai's earning, she didn't care.

Very few people could live their lives without caring about others' eyes. Well, Lin Qing He happened to be one of them. There was nothing that can't be thought through.

How many years does a person have in their life? The first fifteen years were basically ignorantly passed. After the age of 40 or 50, the body began to decline again. During life in the middle, they have to bear the pressure of studying, working, getting married, raising children, etc. Adding this up, how much time was there?

In a short life, there was really no need to care so much.

Live your life well, then you will succeed.

This was Lin Qing He's very clear outlook on life. She had never wavered.

Lin Qing He didn't know that she was the kind to spoil her husband. But after meeting Zhou Qing Bai, she dove right into it.

Don't know when it started, doting her own man became her habit.

Lin Qing He smiled when thinking of the man back at home.

Wang Li said, "I have to come over here for a meal frequently in the future."

"Come then. I will definitely let you go back holding your stomach." Lin Qing He joked.

Wang Li laughed. She was also envious, and said, "You got a place to live and a position in the school. Everything will be smooth after this."

Once she moves her household registration over, she will be a Beijing citizen from now on.

"If you have summer and winter vacations in the future and come over to travel and have fun, look for me. I will always arrange things for you." Lin Qing He stated.

Wang Li smiled and said: "Same for my hometown. It is a place where cherries are rich. You have to go to our side. I'll manage the food and accommodation."

The two chatted and laughed for a bit and then locked the door and went back to school.

As for this side, Lin Qing He would send Zhou Kai over to clean up every few days.

She had gave Zhou Kai a head up. There was old Zhang Family next door. They once reported Uncle Wang for doing bad things. Better not socialize with them.

Zhou Kai took note.

However, even if Zhou Kai didn't provoke others, they may not stay settled.

The neighboring old Madam Zhang was hanging clothes. She smiled kindly at Zhou Kai: "Are you really Teacher Lin's son? I couldn't tell at all. I thought you were siblings."

Zhou Kai replied casually: "My mother looks young."

Aunt Ma came out with a vegetable basket and called, "Xiao Kai, I have two extra tomatoes. Come and eat them."

"Okay, I just happen to be a little thirsty." Zhou Kai originally wanted to say no. But seeing Aunt Ma winking and directed her glance at old Madam Zhang, who was drying her clothes, he changed his response.

And walked over.

Aunt Ma whispered: "Xiao Kai, don't pay attention to her. Her family has been asking around about your family recently."

"Why are they inquiring?" Zhou Kai asked in puzzlement.

"Why else? Her family has been eyeing on old Wang's house for a long time ago." Aunt Ma harrumphed.

Wasn't it because they wanted to take over old Wang's place, they maliciously took action?

At that time, there were many people who went over to beg for leniency. However, it was too strict and interceding was useless. So old Zhang Family succeeded.

But later reform happened and he returned.

"Even when she sharpened her brain, she won't get this house." Zhou Kai said calmly when he heard this.

"That right. It's all formal procedures. Still, that family is a bad bunch. Her two daughters who were sent away had returned two days ago." Aunt Ma continued.

Zhou Kai nodded without care. He didn't take it seriously. Aunt Ma educated in amusement: "You fool, they are targeting you, don't you know?"

"Targeting me?" Zhou Kai was really taken aback now: "I'm only fifteen."

That's right. Don't look at his height of 1.86 meters, but he was really only fifteen. Still a good bit away from becoming an adult at eighteen.

Aunt Ma laughed. At such a large age, she hoped the best for such an energetic young man: "Her youngest daughter is 18 years old. As the saying goes, marrying a girl who is three older is a fortune."

"Granny Ma, say no more." Zhou Kai uttered in shock.

Aunt Ma couldn’t stop laughing. Still, she got back to the topic and preached: “Her family kept on asking about you and your mother. Apart from targeting a house plan, I guess they have their ideas on for you. So Aunt called you over to specifically let you know. If she tells you to enter their house to help with something, you can’t go in. Otherwise, you won’t be able to escape.”

Once the door closes, her shameless daughter will be able to stick on him. If this happens, it was impossible to not marry her.

With others, it won't happen. However, with old Zhang Family, it won't be surprising.

Zhou Kai was dumbfounded.

This matter challenged his norms.

"Okay, go back now." After Aunt Ma finished with the reminder, she smilingly said: "Let your mother come over another day. I have to chat with her."

"Okay." Zhou Kai returned as he snacked on tomatoes.

First, he cleaned the room. Then he politely declined old Madam Zhang's invitation to go in to drink water and locked the door and went back.

Zhou Kai, who went back didn't see it. But Aunt Ma, who came out to collect her clothes, did. The 18-year-old girl from the old Zhang family ran out to watch Xiao Kai's back with a flushed face.

Chapter 276: Checking out the shop

Seeing her like that, Aunt Ma turned around and returned inside with a look of contempt.

When Uncle Ma got off work in the evening, Aunt Ma murmured to him: "This old Zhang really don't want skin or face. Xiao Kai is still a child, and they actually have ideas on him."

He was indeed tall, but he was only fifteen years old. In the eyes of Aunt Ma, a fifty-something old lady, he was a kid.

"How do you know that they are aiming for Xiao Kai?" Uncle Ma said.

Have to say, Lin Qing He and her son were also really popular.

Being a college student, which was a valuable asset at this time was one reason. Another was that they both know how to socialize.

When they came over, they both greet with smiles, especially Zhou Kai. Last time, when Uncle Ma came back, he(Kai) happened to bump into him as he was about to leave. Seeing him (Uncle Ma) coming back with a sack of corn, he directly helped him bring it.

At that time, they haven't been acquainted yet. Only after moving it up, did they know they were neighbors.

Therefore, Uncle Ma had a very good impression of Zhou Kai.

"I saw it with my own eyes. The youngest from old Zhang family watched Xiao Kai's back like they had something." Aunt Ma spat, "Her kind? Not worthy at all. When Teacher Lin comes over, I have to tell her. Must get her to be on guard!"

She knew that Zhou Qing Bai will be coming next year or so.

What's more, old Zhang Family got an addition of two more girls now.

Was there any secret in this area? Gossip can spread all at once.

Both of them came back from the countryside. The older one came back with a divorce. Although she had no children, she was pregnant once during the time in the countryside. At that time, she wan't married. If she hadn't made an escape, know to quickly pick out a kind man and not get reported, she would have to instantly got educated. Not a good thing either.

As for the younger one. She heard that when she was in the countryside, she had a lot of matches and had a very good relationship with the community director. A discerning person would know what the relationship was when they saw it. Not a proper one.

Why did she know so much? Was she the only one who went to the countryside? Every household had quotas. There's plenty.

So how can they not know?

An eye must be kept on the two.

Lin Qing He still didn't know about this. Recently, the school held an English speaking competition, There were so many things to do.

When she was finished, it had entered into December.

It was a bit cold at this time. Still, this winter was much warmer than last year.

At this time last year, it was really cold. Like freezing to death

According to the solar calendar, it was December and November on the lunar calendar. The weather was certainly getting colder and colder each day.

Zhou Kai brought a food box over that day. Same old rule. He got chicken soup from his classmate's house and left half of it there.

"Mother, how about turning on our own stove?" Zhou Kai asked.

"Let's talk about it when your father comes. It's just the two of us." Lin Qing He repled while drinking chicken soup.

Zhou Kai didn't persist and said: "I went to the house yesterday and took a look. When my father comes over, mother, you have to keep an eye on him."

"What's wrong?" Lin Qing He hadn't gone over for a long time. She sent her son to check and clean up. She didn't know about old Zhang family.

"It's old Zhang Family that lives next door to us." Zhou Kai answered.

"?" Lin Qing He looked at him.

"I don't know how to explain. Mother, you'll know when you visit Granny Ma in your free time." Zhou Kai said.

Two days ago, he saw the girls from old Zhang family who had returned to the city. Both the older one and the younger one. When they saw him, they greeted him. He didn’t say anything. A nod was sufficient.

The older one had sent a bun to him to eat.

Of course, Zhou Kai won't eat it. Still, Zhou Kai had a feeling that when his father comes, that woman will get close to his father.

The reason for saying this was because Zhou Kai thought how his mother would give lectures in the future and he would be at school. It was only his father who would have nothing to do at home.

Something will easily happen, right?

Lin Qing He glanced at him. So, she especially draped on a scarf and found a time to go over to Aunt Ma. She brought a bag of melon seeds for Aunt Ma.

"Teacher Lin, I haven't seen you for a while." Old Madam Zhang said with a smile.

Lin Qing He nodded in alienation. Then she ignored her, came over, and looked into Aunt Ma's door. Aunt Ma greeted and let her in.

Old Madam Zhang's face was ugly. She snorted coldly, "What is it? Just a teacher. What's there to be proud of!"

Lin Qing He, who entered the house with Aunt Ma, couldn't be bothered with her. She took the melon seeds and chattered away with Aunt Ma.

Only then, Lin Qing He knew how excellent the old Zhang Family was. They actually two daughters like this.

Must admit, there was a slight risk. If her Qing Bai comes and stays at home, how easy it'll be for him to be targeted by the divorcee of the neighboring old Zhang Family?

No need to have doubt about this kind of person. They don't have anything like the lower limit.

So Lin Qing He came to find the library's Uncle Wang. When she came, Zhou Kai was also there. The old and the young were eating buns.

"Mother, you came too late. We finished the steamed buns." Zhou Kai said.

"Always coming over to eat your Uncle Wang's things for nothing. Aren't you ashamed?" Lin Qing He lectured.

"I bought it for Uncle." Zhou Kai said.

"That's more like it." Lin Qing He was pleased.

Uncle Wang laughed: "I'll invite you another day to eat instant-boiled mutton, the most authentic one."

"Kai's father will come next year. Let him be the host." Lin Qing He smiled. Then she asked: "Uncle, do you know a shop in this area. The kind that wants to change hands?"

"What do you want the shop for?" Uncle Wang looked at her and asked.

"Kai's father is coming next year, right? There's no work arrangement for him, so I thought, let him open a shop and watch it." Lin Qing He replied.

The original plan was to let Zhou Qing Bai to go to the school to open a school supplies store. But there were no school supplies to sell this time.

So after contemplating about it, she felt they should still open another shop to do some side business.

Lin Qing He noticed the emergence of self-employed this year. The number wasn't large, but after this year's trial, there will definitely be more self-employed next year.

Lin Qing He was planning to take action!

Uncle Wang knew about the situation in the capital. Upon hearing this, he remarked: "Self-employed people aren't highly looked upon. However, if you're not afraid of being thought of low grade, I can help you ask."

"What's low grade about it? Not stealing or robbing. It's relying on our own hands to feed ourselves." Lin Qing He cheerfully responded.

Uncle Wang nodded, "Then leave it to me."

Lin Qing He knew that shops shouldn't be too difficult to buy at this period of time. However, she never expected that within two days, Uncle Wang would tell Zhou Kai to relay to her to have a look in the evening.

Lin Qing He was in joy. In the evening, she brought a vegetable basket, and then followed her eldest son to find Uncle Wang. Then they came to see this shop together.

Chapter 277: The first shop

Lin Qing He thought this was just a simple shop.

But when she came over, she realized that this shop was a duplex kind.

In other words, there was a second floor.

Business happened on the first floor, while the second floor was basically for living. This was simply beyond Lin Qing He's expectation.

Zhou Kai examined it. He loved it but still had some hesitation: "Such a shop must cost a lot of money."

"That side's opening price with transfer fee is three thousand." Uncle Wang said.

"Three thousand?" Lin Qing He's tone held some surprise.

Uncle Wang thought she found it too expensive and continued: "Originally it was three thousand two hundred. Looking upon my face, it was reduced by two hundred. With its location and being a duplex, it can't go any lower."

Zhou Kai was disappointed when he heard this, and said: "Mother, let's change."

He was fond of this place, but it was too expensive. Three thousand yuan for such a house.

"What change? This property is great." Lin Qing He refuted in displeasure.

She knew Uncle Wang had misunderstood her meaning, and hurriedly said: "Uncle Wang, when will the landlord be free? If both parties have no objection, then let's find a time to settle the transfer!"

Three thousand yuan ah! Three thousand yuan to buy a duplex building in such an area!

Lin Qing He felt that this was an extremely great bargain.

If it's in the later generations, forget about getting such a building with a piece of land for three thousand. One can only buy about one square meter of living area in the county city.

"You're willing to buy it?" Uncle Wang chuckled when he heard this.

Among several properties, he was also most satisfied with this one. The location was great as well as being close to the market. If one wants to do business, such a place was perfect. That's why he brought them here for a look.

"Willing. Uncle, you found me such a good one, how can I not be happy?" Lin Qing He grinned.

This shop was almost 80 square meters. It's not especially spacious, but it was definitely not small either. The most important thing was that there was a second floor. That three thousand won't be a loss at all.

After arranging the transfer time for tomorrow morning, Lin Qing He took Zhou Kai back to school.

Zhou Kai asked on the way back: "Mother, do we have so much money?"

"You don't have to worry about money." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Zhou Kai laughed. Seeing him like this, Lin Qing He gave him a disgruntled glance: "What are you laughing for? Stinky brat, if you dare to leave some black stain and ruin your future, see if I'll clean you up."

This was a disguised admission.

Zhou Kai said, "I know."

"Study hard. These matters are all your parents' affairs. You don't need to worry about it. If not, I'll really worry, understand?" Lin Qing He warned.

"I know, I know." Seeing her going on and on again, Zhou Kai quickly stated.

Lin Qing He waved her hand to dismiss him away.

The next day she came to the Housing Management Bureau with her household registration to hand over the documents along with the house owner.

Not a single cent was short from the three thousand yuan. Uncle Wang originally wanted to ask if she wanted to borrow from him or something. To his surprise, she really had it and had the ability to take it out.

After getting the property certificate, it went without saying how Lin Qing He's mood was.

She couldn't be any more excited than this.

She owned a property in the capital. In a place like the capital where later generations are soaring!

Uncle Wang looked at her joyful expression and smiled: "What business are you planning to do?"

"This has to be discussed with Kai's father. Uncle, do you have any good suggestions?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Open a dumpling shop." Uncle Wang did give a suggestion.

Lin Qing He was stunned for a moment, and then laughed out: "Uncle, have you heard it from Da Wa that his father can only make dumplings."

"Making dumplings isn't a bad choice." Uncle Wang said seriously.

Lin Qing He pondered on it seriously. A side business wasn't easy. But if it's dumplings, it was really no problem.

After all, whether it was her or Zhou Qing Bai, they both knew how to. After all, the technical skills weren't high.

At this stage, as long as one did business, they were basically making money. It didn't matter what they did.

So Lin Qing He said: "When I go back this winter vacation, I will tell him."

Because of this shop, Lin Qing He truly longed to go home.

In the following days, it was getting colder day by day. The hot water bottle that Zhou Qing Bai bought came in handy. It was very cozy to carry it in her embrace.

"It's extremely freezing," Wang Li said.

Lin Qing He felt it was fine since she had a hot water bottle and asked, "Will you go back this year?"

"I won't return this year. There are only so many days. Better save some fares." Wang Li responded.

The winter vacation time was only 20 days. It took up a few days on the journey over and back. Wang Li didn't plan to go back last year. So it'll be the same this year.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Naturally, she'll go back.

On December 20th of the lunar calendar, she officially got her break. Zhou Kai didn't plan to go back. Lin Qing He let him be.

She left him with fifty dollars.

Zhou Kai grinned and said, "Mother, I won't be polite to you." His mother was worthy of being a profiteer. Each time, she was extraordinarily generous.

"Join your classmate's family for New Year's dinner." Lin Qing He told to him.

One can't be absent from their own family's New Year's dinner. It was permitted for other people to join their own family. Of course, the relationship was generally great.

Lin Qing He knew that her eldest son had a strong relationship with his classmate, so she didn't care.

"I know." Zhou Kai responded.

He'll bring a roast duck and a chicken over and wait to eat.

Lin Qing He didn't bother with him and caught the ride directly to Hai City.

At the end of 1979 this year, a particularly prosperous scene will appear in Hai City.

She remembered that when she came over in summer, she already witnessed some wearing skirts. Unexpectedly, she can already see people wearing colorful dresses in the winter.

Have to say, the unrestricted spring was really here.

Lin Qing He stuck to her old rules. This time she bought a batch of clothes, electric fans, watches, radios, etc., again.

She'll get a sum of money when exchanging hands.

Not too much time was delayed as she was already familiar with the place. She arrived in the morning and returned by bus in the evening.

It was pretty late when she arrived at the municipal city. Lin Qing He wasn't afraid. After all, it hadn't reached the time when safety was a problem yet. If she left it till next year, she wouldn't dare to.

Starting next year, she plans to go down south with her family Qing Bai to buy goods!

She set aside those that were useful and sold the rest.

She found someone in the municipal city to sell off the new clothes that she brought back. They were easy to sell out.

As for Shen Yu's side, forget. Let's just say she hadn't gone over this year., They weren't strangers, so can't do this every year.

She rested in the municipal city for one night. Early the next day, she caught the ride back to the county city.

Chapter 278: Leave after the New Year

When she reached the county city, she headed to Zhou Xiao Mei's place. Only then she found out Zhou Xiao Mei had already given birth.

She gave birth to a girl, who was already passed two months old.

Lin Qing He felt admiration: "You're capable in giving birth. Two sons and two daughters."

This was a perfect balance.

Zhou Xiao Mei was nurtured very well by Su Da Lin. Her whole body was round and plump. She pursed her lips in mirth: "This daughter is very noisy. More troublesome than the previous three."

The words sounded full of disdain, but Zhou Xiao Mei's eyebrows displayed full of joy.

This came from someone who said she only wanted one daughter.

Now she got four.

Su Da Lin hadn't got his holiday yet. When he got home from work at noon, he saw Lin Qing He and happily called out: "Why...why did...you cook?"

It was almost 11:50 when he came back. Zhou Xiao Mei didn't know how to cook, so she just waited for Su Da Lin to come back.

Su Da Lin didn't complain at all.

After so many years, it was the honest truth that Zhou Xiao Mei really married the right person in this life.

Since she came over, Lin Qing He might as well do it.

"It's not a large matter." Lin Qing He smiled and said, "I have to congratulate you, Brother-in-law. You become a dad again."

Su Da Lin had a giant grin on his face.

His parents only gave birth to him. He was lonely since childhood. When it was his turn, he had two sons and two daughters. Life couldn't be more satisfying.

After lunch, Lin Qing He took out a roast duck, which was wrapped in greased paper, from the bag.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, why didn't you take it out at lunch," Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"If I want to eat, I can easily get some. The ones in the bags are for other people." Lin Qing He replied. She also gave some snacks and candies to the children.

Then she put the package on the back of the bicycle, which she let Su Da Lin tied up and went home.

As for Zhou Xiao Mei, she hadn't got time to go back to her maternal family this year. The baby was still so small. Su Da Lin alone was sufficient for the family visitations.

When Lin Qing He returned home, Zhou Qing Bai wasn't at home. He and Third Brother Lin went hunting pheasants and rabbits.

Mother Zhou and San Wa were at home. Er Wa had joined his father.

"Qing Bai was going over the day before yesterday. But thinking that you'll be coming back, he didn't go. And waited at home instead. He waited yesterday. Since you didn't come back, he went out today. Now you're actually back." Mother Zhou was amused.

Lin Qin He found it funny as well.

"Mother, are you hungry? I will make you a bowl of dumplings?" San Wa asked.

"No need. Just came back from your youngest aunt's house." Lin Qing He answered.

Then she began to assign tasks: "Send these roast ducks to your three uncles."

There were also some for Eldest Sister and Second Sister. However, they were quite a distance away. Once Er Wa comes back, she'll let Er Wa deliver them.

As for other neighbours, there was no need to gift. That there are no worries about unfair distribution. No matter how much there, it'll never be enough to share. No one will say anything if it was only for families.

"Why are you buying it back every year." Mother Zhou uttered in distress for the money.

"It's only once a year. Treat it as the joy of reunion." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou didn't say anymore and changed the topic, "Qing Bai killed two ducks yesterday. They are frozen in the backyard. Just waiting for you to come back to handle them."

"Alright. I'll stew one tonight. The rest will be chopped, marinated, and fried." Lin Qing He nodded.

She slept well last night, so she wasn't tired. She went over to take a look at the duck and started simmering it.

Eldest Sister and the others came over while the duck was being stewed.

After talking for a while, they went back. When they got back, they sent their kids to bring the peeled peanuts and sesame seeds.

Lin Qing He didn't hold back.

"Mother, how is the harvest in the village this year?" Lin Qing He asked while eating cakes.

There were dumplings, steamed buns, and mantou at home. Just need to steam it in the pot or cook it in the pot. Very convenient. Tonight, they will have the old duck soup with mantou. It was no problem to add a scrambled egg. It wasn't very hectic at the moment, so she went to talk with Mother Zhou.

Mother Zhou also had a piece of hibiscus cake in her hand, and said, "This year's harvest is quite good. Will Da Wa come back this year?"

"He said that the holiday period is too short and he just stayed there. Leave him be." Lin Qing He said, "Mother, forget it this year. After New Year, I plan to take Qing Bai to the capital. You and Father don't need to work in the field. If you want food, you can buy it directly with the team."

Mother Zhou froze a second: "Take Qing Bai to the capital after the New Year?"

She knew that her youngest son was going to go with his wife, but not this early.

"We have a teacher who is pregnant this year, so I graduated early. I'm now a teacher at the school. This year, I can bring Qing Bai over and move our household registration with the certificate given at that side and settle down on the way." Lin Qing He explained.

"Then accommodation..."

"The school arranged a place for me. Da Wa and I already went to clean up. All the furniture is prepared. Although it's not spacious, it's no problem for a family to live in." Lin Qing He assured.

The original place was to leave Er Wa and San Wa behind. On the second thought, since Zhou Qing Bai is going on, she planned to move their family over this year.

Once the household registration is moved over, Er Wa and San Wa can simply study in the capital.

Mother Zhou knew what she meant: "But once the father and sons go over, they'll have to rely on you for feeding the family..."

Seeing her daughter-in-law's expression, her voice wavered.

"I rented a shop over there. I plan to get Qing Bai to sell dumplings. Don't let others know about this yet. Just say that I'm working at school and usually busy on weekdays. Since the children are brought over and they have to eat. Qing Bai went over to cook for the children." Lin Qing He responded.

She was being cautious and said that it was rented. She would have to explain a lot if she said bought. So forget it, just say rented.

"...Okay." What else could Mother Zhou say? She didn't have any objections. Fourth's wife was too capable and everything was neatly arranged.

However, renting a shop...

"Don't know if it'll make a loss?" Mother Zhou couldn't help but said.

She had heard that there were people in the city who have opened a shop. Out of the whole city, there was only one family. Everyone knew about it.

So they knew that they can open a shop now. This wasn't the important part. The main focus was whether it will make a loss or not.

"What loss can there be? It's just selling dumplings. Those who don't want to make their own can order a bowl. Give a sufficient amount and it won't go too badly." Lin Qing He said.

"Although it's not a respectable work, we can put that aside. Can't let old Fourth go over and eat free meals." Mother Zhou nodded.

Lin Qing He didn't correct her either. At this time, starting one's own business was certainly less respectable than having employment in a company.

Still, as long as Zhou Qing Bai didn't mind, it was fine.

"You guys are leaving after the New Year ah." Mother Zhou lightly sighed.

"Once our side settles down, I will pick you and Father up then." Lin Qing He soothed.

Chapter 279: Work hard to earn money

Mother Zhou obviously wanted to go. She grinned and said: "Wait until you are settled and then discuss. Let's see if us two old things can help. If there is, we will go."

They can’t go over to cause trouble.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. It was a bit early to say this now. Wait until later, and then decide.

Zhou Qing Bai came back with Er Wa in the evening. The father and son brought back two rabbits and five pheasants.

Lin Qing He saw that Third Brother Lin hadn't come, and asked, "Have your uncle gone far?"

"Not yet. We just separated." Er Wa confirmed.

"Bring this roast duck to your uncle." Lin Qing He handed him the roast duck which had been wrapped in oil paper and ordered.

As for Eldest Sister and Second Sister, they'll handle it tomorrow.

"Okay." Er Wa hopped on the bicycle and made a chase.

Only then, Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai was also examining his wife.

"Father, have you not seen enough? You have been looking since you came back." San Wa teased.

"I think you are full. Want to taste bamboo stick fried flesh." Lin Qing He swept a glance at him.

San Wa giggled and then went to boil the water to clean the fur.

Lin Qing He brewed a cup of honey water for Zhou Qing Bai to drink first. There were a few cans of honey in her space. All were reserved for drinking in winter. It was too dry, so they got to stay hydrated.

"Waited for you and you haven't returned." After drinking the honey water, Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and said.

"En, I heard from Mother. The moment you go out, I came back. Gave you a surprise." Lin Qing He laughed.

The corner of Zhou Qing Bai’s mouth raised slightly. Lin Qing He pulled him into the room and then showed him the property certificate: "I got it settled. Once this year is over, our family will move. Tomorrow, go find the school head to arrange the transfer certificate for the two boys."

"Leave once the New Year is over?" Zhou Qing Bai dumbly stared at the property certificate and then turned to his wife.

"I didn't expect that I would graduate so soon. The plan couldn't keep up with the changes. Still, it's all a good thing." Lin Qing He responded: "The house we'll live in had been cleaned up by me and our eldest son. After this year is over, shall we leave?"

"Then I will go and settled all the required documents tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai said after hearing this.

Lin Qing He smiled and looked at him: "Aren't you worried about going to that side?"

"Not worried. I will watch this shop." Zhou Qing Bai seriously vowed.

"I plan to let you sell dumplings, so you have to practice at home during the New Year." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai breathed a sigh of relief.

Selling dumplings was within his ability. Still, practicing was a must this year.

So starting the next day, Zhou Qing Bai started cooking after he sorted out the required documents.

Nothing else, just rolling out the dumpling skin, chopping up the stuffing, wrapping it up, and then cooking the dumplings.

He had completely perfected it. In the following period, the whole family came face to face with dumplings.

Lin Qing He had eaten until she was afraid. However, seeing her Qing Bai looking very serious, she tacitly resigned.

In fact, it was just a dumpling shop. The reason why this shop was opened was that she was afraid that he'll be extremely bored once he moved there.

A man can get tired, but he can't be too idle. If he was too idle, he will lose confidence in himself.

That's why such a shop came into place

These days, Zhou Qing Bai tried a lot of dumplings. Cabbage, mushrooms, e.t.c. which were all good fillings.

Mince beef, mince lamb and mince pork as well.

However, the materials here were a bit lacking. Beef and lamb were rare. The most eaten was pork stuffing.

Originally, Lin Qing He had a relaxed mentality. But now she saw her Qing Bai's perseverance, she didn't dare to be sloppy.

After all, this counted as his first career after being discharged from the army, right?

Lin Qing He felt that he should be encouraged.

So she bombarded prevailing words at Zhou Qing Bai so hard that Zhou Qing Bai's eyebrows carried mirth.

It was nearly the New Year. Only then, Zhou Qing Bai didn't continue to make dumplings. It was because he had found a lot of confidence from his wife during this period.

Moreover, his parents and two sons also said that it was delicious. It won't badly then.

Everyone was relieved.

Although dumplings were good stuff, they can't stand to eat them every day. They were really tired of them.

Lin Qing He made cornmeal mantou. Then she chopped green onions and fried two pheasants and cooked a pot of radish and bone soup. Such a combination tasted delicious.

At night, the lights were still lit in Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's room.

Lin Qing He was reading a book while snacking on tomatoes. Zhou Qing Bai also had a tomato in his hand.

"Once you open the shop in the future, let's store up more fruits and vegetables when they are plentiful and keep it for dumpling filling in winter. It will be very fresh to eat." Lin Qing He said.

"No need. Just follow everyone else." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He smiled and looked at him: "When the south's shipments arrived and growing veg in greenhouse become a thing, there will be no worries. I won't need to use my space then."

Zhou Qing Bai responded: "Save it for our own family."

It was still that reason. He didn't want to expose any suspicion of his wife's magical thing.

"Alright." Lin Qing He obediently agreed.

Seeing that Zhou Qing Bai had finished eating, she took another one out for him, "It's too dry today. Eat one more."

Zhou Qing Bai liked eating them. Knowing that she had saved a lot of it, he didn't hold back.

After eating the tomatoes, he himself took a notebook out to jot down his thoughts. Once it was about time, the two went to bed.

"Xiao Mei gave birth to another girl." Lin Qing He emotionally mentioned after lying down.

Life was unpredictable. This little sister-in-law Zhou Xiao Mei was really amazing. She used to be a sweet young girl. But it was no wonder why Zhou Xiao Mei was so willing to give birth to so many children. Su Da Lin's treatment toward her was impeccable.

"En. Da Lin had come to announce the good news." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"Da Wa, that stinky brat didn't come back this year. So let's make up for it when we go to the capital." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai had no objection either. He was rubbing his wife's waist. Lin Qing He was very comfortable and said, "Qing Bai, I'm overjoyed that this shop was bought."

"Buy more in the future." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

He heard what she said. The property in the capital will be scarily expensive in the future. Still, he was a little bit astonished when he heard it. He couldn't imagine it.

So taking advantage of the cheap price, they have to buy a few more first.

Lin Qing He grinned and said, "I do want to buy more. That's why we have to make a lot of money."

After coming back from Hai City, she made a thousand or so profit.

When it came to making money, there was really no better way to make money than reselling these things. The risk was high. But no matter in which era, courageously charging toward the risk meant higher reward when won. Besides, she got a cheat, the space.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai also seriously acknowledged.

He wanted to work hard to earn money. Can't just let his wife take the whole burden.

Chapter 280: Envy

Family's New Year dinner was on 31st December 1979.

In fact, the other three branches were interested in getting together for the meal.

However, Lin Qing He declined. She expressed that everyone can eat their own food. Da Wa hadn't come back this year. Without full attendance, they might as well forget it.

As for the matter of Zhou Qing Bai and the boys set off to the capital after New Year, it hadn't been announced yet.

On New Year's Eve, when she came to the old Zhou's house to find her sisters-in-law for some conservation, Lin Qing He mentioned it.

The three sisters-in-law were shocked.

"Huh? After New Year, Fourth Brother will move to the capital along with Er Wa and San Wa? What will happen to your home here?" Eldest Sister-in-law uttered in a daze.

"Father and Mother are here. They will move to our place in the future." Lin Qing He answered.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had no objection. Going over, they'll be in a spacious house. Also, there were so many chickens and ducks in the backyard.

"Once we're gone, keep an eye out on Father and Mother for me, sisters-in-law. The elderly are high in age. They should stop doing farm work." Lin Qing He continued.

As for old-age support, how it was before was how it'll be now.

Ever since the family separation, there had been no conflict within old Zhou Family about Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's old age care.

Completely different from other families, who often fought over this matter.

"That's not a matter at all. About Fourth Brother and the boys moving to the capital. What's the story with the accommodation and household registration?" said Third Sister-in-law.

"I'm employed by the school this year and now become an English teacher at Bei University. The school has assigned me a place that is sufficient to live in. The household registration is much simpler. My school unit will help get it accepted. There is no problem." Lin Qing He smilingly assured.

Her family's Qing Bai had completed gathered all the necessary documents for the relocation of the household registration. The family can simply settle down once they reached the capital.

Hearing this had Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, and Third Sister-in-law stunned.

Fourth's wife was too competent!

Work, household registration, and so on were all sorted?

"And Fourth Brother's work? Is it settled?" asked Second Sister-in-law.

"I rented a shop for Qing Bai over there. At that time, he'll be self-employed and sell dumplings." Lin Qing He also answered.

"Be self-employed? Fourth Brother is willing?" Third Sister-in-law uttered in surprise.

"Why would he be unwilling? It's also relying on his hands to make money. Don't think about it so much. There is no shame in doing a business. Only when one doesn't have food to eat and go steal and cheat, that it would be ashamed." Lin Qing He said.

"Qing He, have you received any news from the capital? Will there be arrests in the future?" Eldest Sister-in-law asked.

"I heard Mother mention that you have raised a lot of chickens?" Lin Qing He smilingly responded

"I'm raising more than a dozen." Eldest Sister-in-law nodded.

"Wait until next spring. You can grab two and find a place to squat then." Lin Qing He said, "If someone investigates, you can just say that someone in the family is in post-natal confinement and go to Xiao Mei's house. If no one checks, then go to the entrance of the hospital and have a look."

Eldest Sister-in-law was a little scared: "This...what to do if I get caught?"

"The one in bureau is Qing Bai's comrade-in-arms. If anything goes wrong, you can just bring out Qing Bai's name." Lin Qing He soothed.

After today, it'll be '80. 1980! A brand new year. The spring breeze is shining on the earth and the spring flowers are blooming. There'll be no need for a letter of introduction when entering the city. No one cared about it.

What crime could carrying two chickens be?

"It will get better and better in the future. Many people in the capital are doing business." Lin Qing He said.

"A lot of people in the capital do business?" Eldest Sister-in-law immediately zoned in.

Second Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law stared at Lin Qing He.

"If not, do you think I will let Qing Bai be a self-employed?" Lin Qing He looked at them.

Lin Qing He didn't continue on this topic. She had said everything that should be said. As for whether they want to taste the sweetness, it was up to them.

Everything in the city required money. And the green in the countryside wasn't worth much right? But there were some people willing to buy it when transported to the city.

However, Lin Qing He stopped at bringing up this business. She had stated there was no problem. If they didn't want to do it, it wasn't like she could force them to.

"Er Wa and San Wa will go over there to study. Don't know if they'll get used to it or not?" remarked Third Sister-in-law

"Er Wa will only be in the second semester of year one of high school in the next semester. Still early. As for San Wa. Maybe the education system will be reformed when it's his turn." Lin Qing He didn't pay it any heed.

She had forgotten when year three began to appear in junior high school and high school systems. It was around the middle of the eighties though.

This semester, San Wa was just beginning the second semester of junior high's first year. Too early.

On ther other hand, she will keep an eye on Er Wa. Plus they got the capital's household registration. He can get some points deduction. So he'll at least get admitted.

Third Sister-in-law talked about Wu Ni’s results: “It always can’t climb up. Now that Er Wa is gone, she got no one to ask.”

"There are so many teachers in the school. As long as she studies hard, she can make up for her failures with diligence." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Yang and Wu Ni didn't come to her for supplementary classes again. If they didn't understand, they can bring it over to ask and revise a bit while they were at it. The supplementary classes were over.

Lin Qing He had to study too.

However, Lin Qing He had to admit that the two's grades were indeed difficult to achieve any higher. She had taught the learning methods. At least, their grades remained hovering in the middle.

But it was sufficient to get into high school. The entrance exam was next year.

As for high school, it was all up to them. Generally speaking, as long as they work hard and persevere, they won't do badly.

"By the way, I wonder if Youngest Sister has space for Wu Ni and Yang Yang for when they go to study in the future?" asked Third Sister-in-law.

Lin Qing He answered on behalf of Zhou Xiao Mei right away: "There are four children over there now. They're all still young and so noisy. If the two of them live there, what to do if they got disturbed? School is the most important thing. I think it is better to arrange for living on campus. But it's fine to let their uncle (Da Lin) invite them for a meal once in a while,."

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't plan to let Yang Yang go over to Xiao Mei's place. It was Third Sister-in-law who wanted her daughter to live there. Now that she heard Lin Qing He's words, she felt that it made sense.

Lin Qing He changed the subject and chatted with Second Sister-in-law: "Xia Xia has grown a lot taller and appeared more energetic this year. Is he faring well at that side?"

"The stinky boy came back and said that the food over there was especially great. Guaranteed to fill the stomach." Second Sister-in-law said with a smile on her face.

"He's currently developing. Better not eat his master poor." Lin Qing He joked.

"Won't eat til poor. The business there is doing wonderful. It's just Xia Xia is still working as an apprentice." Second Sister-in-law wanted her son to be hands-on right away.

"Take it slowly. The rules over there are all the same everywhere." Lin Qing He responded.

As Lin Qing He chatted with her sisters-in-law here, Zhou Qing Bai was talking with his brothers over there.

After finding out about moving the household registration and become a citizen of the capital after the New Year, the three brothers all held an expression of envy.

Chapter 281: Bring nothing

At this time, it was so prestigious to move the rural household registration to the city and become the city folk who eats commercial grains.

Their old Fourth will immediately move to their household registration to the capital.

How can they not envy?

But it was pointless to envy. His wife can really be affectionate and righteous. She took good care of old Fourth when she was at home. Now she went to the capital, she didn't forget to bring old Fourth over.

In the end, it can only be said that old Fourth's life was blessed.

"However, if you become a self-employed person, will you get educated?" Third Brother asked.

"Won't." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

This was a movement of future development. He looked at his three brothers and said: "If you can't use up the things at home, you can take it to the city and give it a go. There's a bicycle at home."

There was one in his house, as well as one received when Zhou Xiao Mei got married.

His wife had said to give their one to her third brother. He had no objection.

Zhou Qing Bai had done the accounts like the cost of flour, fillings, etc. when making the dumplings. Even if a bowl of dumplings makes a profit of five cents each, it can't ward off many people.

Even if there weren't many people, but with 20 guests a day, he can earn a yuan. In a month, it'll be a few tenners.

Of course, this wasn't a lot since his wife's salary had been increased. Her's was more than 60 a month. There was also a subsidy.

Even if opening a shop didn’t make a lot of money, it was better than staying at home.

Zhou Qing Bai felt some kind of pressure.

He was quite confident. The dumplings he makes weren't terrible. If he can source out mutton and beef in the capital, he can make other fillings.

All in all, he'll be able to handle the shop.

This was what Lin Qing He appreciates and likes about Zhou Qing Bai.

If he decides to do it, he will no longer hesitate. He planned for the future very seriously and will not be all talk. On the contrary, Zhou Qing Bai was actually a very confident man.

Confident and self-disciplined. The army had educated him very well.

So even with Lin Qing He's kind, she couldn't stand against his charm. From the time she first came and planned to keep a certain distance from him until she was completely eaten by him later.

In the same way, Zhou Qing Bai also fell into the gentle homeland of his wife.

After staying at old Zhou’s house for more than an hour, other people also came to visit and chat. That's why the news spread out.

It became the biggest and hottest news in Zhoujia village this year.

After the New Year, Zhou Qing Bai and his wife are going to the capital with Er Wa and San Wa!

"Don't know what luck old Zhou family has. They actually married a wife that prosper the family."

"Who would deny that? This wife is a good gain. Blessing three generations. Look at old Seventh (Father Zhou) and his wife. They don't need to work in the field."

"That's just the generation above. Look at Da Wa and his brothers below. From now on, all of them will be talents. In the future, their children will be well off."

"How is this blessing three generations? It's four generations."

"..."

On the first day of the New Year, Third Brother Lin brought his wife and children over.

Because there were so many children, they brought two pheasants on top of the grains.

Lin Qing He and Third Sister-in-law Lin came out to prepare lunch and brought up: "Qing Bai and I are going to the capital after the New Year. You and my third brother stay well here."

"Going to the capital after the New Year?" Third Sister-in-law exclaimed in surprise.

"En. Everything has been arranged over there." Lin Qing He nodded.

Third Sister-in-law Lin looked envious, and said, "I don't know if we have a chance to go and have a look in the future?"

"Wait for when everything has stabilized in the future. Then you can go anytime you want." Lin Qing He answered.

It was her third brother after all. So Lin Qing He asked: "Have you and my third brother ever thought about going to the capital to develop?"

"Forget it." Upon hearing this, Third Sister-in-law Lin shook her head instantly.

How could the two of them compare to Third Aunt's ability? They didn't recognize many words. And how will they make a living if they go there?

These were all problems.

Lin Qing He didn't say continue on and just said: "In the future, the city will become more and more relaxed. Now there are self-employed people, right? From next year, get my brother to run over to the city more. Our bike won't be needed then. I will give it to you.”

"This...where is this use for it?" Third Sister-in-law Lin's brain paused as she answered.

"In our countryside, the eggs, chickens, and the things we grow in the backyard aren't worth much money in our eyes. However, if they were brought to the city, the city folk all want it. Same for the river's shrimp and fish and the ricefield's loach. They can be brought." Lin Qing He didn't drag in the bicycle matter and just explained.

"These can make money? If he does this, I'm afraid he won't have time to go to the field." Third Sister-in-law Lin hesitated.

Surviving on the field for a lifetime, one naturally felt insecure at the sudden change of mindset and go to do business.

Still, this was her biological brother. So Lin Qing He persisted: "If it doesn't make money, would I let my brother do it? It doesn't matter if you don't support him. But you can't hold him back. I'll tell him this matter and you can let him give it a try. If it doesn't work out, at most he'll go back and continue the usual work."

Third Sister-in-law Lin nodded.

After lunch, when everyone got together to chat, Lin Qing He talked about this with Third Brother Lin.

Lin Qing He originally thought that she would have to convince her brother. Unexpectedly, as soon as she said it, Third Brother Lin stated, "I also plan to get some things to sell in the city. However, I can't get your bike for nothing, Sister."

The last sentence was said very firmly.

"If you don't want it, then forget it." Lin Qing He responded.

The bicycle had been used for many years. All the money was gained back, it was fine to just give it to him. How can she possibly take that bit of money from him.

Although the bicycle had been used for many years, it was still as handy to use as always. Have to say that the quality of things at this time was really top-notch.

On the second of New Year, Eldest Sister and Second Sister came to visit too. Knowing that old Fourth's family was going to leave on the sixth, they were all happy for them. Then they expressed that they would come to see them off at that time.

Lin Qing He didn't refuse either. It was all good intention, so let everyone be.

The New Year passed in just a few days. After all, with people coming and going it became the sixth in a blink of an eye.

Many people came over this morning.

Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi both came to bid farewell.

Zhou Xi wasn't little anymore. She got engaged to a very good young man in the village. Lin Qing He had given her a quality cloth from her space to her to make new clothes for her marriage this year.

"Why is it this much?" Everyone originally wanted to come over and help move things, but when they came over, what things were there?

It was just two small pieces of baggage, which only contained clothes.

Nothing else.

"On such cold days, why didn't you bring any quilts?" Eldest Sister said.

Chapter 282: Shameless

"That's right. On such cold days, the quilts have to be brought over. Once you're there it would cost a lot of money to buy them again. It'll be too late." Second Sister persuaded.

"It's okay. I have arranged everything over there. Just need to move in and use" Lin Qing He assured.

"Sister, this is the pancake my wife made for you, my brother-in-law, and nephews. Save it for later to eat." Third Brother Lin passed her a small package and said.

"Thanks for the thought." Lin Qing He nodded.

Third Brother Lin said, "Then I will go back first."

After speaking, he rode away on his bicycle. After halfway there, he stopped and shouted: "Sister, take a look at the bottom of the package."

After finishing, he quickly rode away on his bicycle.

Lin Qing He hurriedly checked the bottom and found five ten-yuans notes.

Eldest Sister, Second Sister, and the other sisters-in-law had all seen it.

"This stinky boy." Lin Qing He smilingly remarked. She initially planned to take advantage of her younger brother's departure and take out the money she put in front of these sisters-in-law. Unexpectedly, her brother had actually put the money in.

She hadn't had time to withdraw her money. These were all given by her brother.

It exhausted a lot of money when she bought the bike. But after so many years, it no longer worth that much.

"He's worried that there's not enough money to spend when you're there," Eldest Sister-in-law said.

Second Sister-in-law and Third Sister-inlaw had nothing to say. They knew that Fourth's wife left the bike to her brother. In fact, despite understanding her thought, they still felt uncomfortable.

Everyone was so familiar with each other, But these things weren't reserved for them, sisters-in-law and brothers. Instead, it was for her maternal brother.

Lin Qing He smiled without any response.

For so many years, she knew exactly what her brother's temper was like. If not, she would not give him the bicycle.

Her younger brother cared about her, the elder sister.

This fifty yuan was partly due to not wanting her to be criticized by her sisters-in-law and also partly because he was worried that she would be short of money there.

All in all, it was his thought to her.

Lin Qing He didn't ask anyone to send it back to him. She accepted it.

Others also took out some money from their pockets- ten or twenty yuan.

Obviously, they purposely brought it over. Lin Qing He refused with a smile: "There's no need to give me this money? My salary is sixty-something a month. Even if Qing Bai stays at home, I can still raise him and the children. All of you take the money back. Alright, it’s getting late. Our family will catch our ride. If you want to go to the capital to play in the future, then call me. Mother has my office's phone number."

Then the whole family got on the bus.

Both Er Wa and San Wa were overjoyed. The two brothers were both excited and didn't sleep all night.

They were going to the capital!

There were no children who didn't yearn for big cities outside, especially when following their parents.

There were only two bundles for clothes and other small items, which were carried by Zhou Qing Bai. Nothing else was taken.

She and Da Wa had everything set up. There was nothing missing.

After getting on the train, the family headed to the capital.

Er Wa and San Wa were full of energy and didn't appear tired at all. They had even helped others on the train.

Lin Qing He was a bit afraid of taking the train, even if they bought the soft-sleeper tickets. Basically life of sleeping. Then she leaned against Zhou Qing Bai as she read her book.

After arriving in the capital and after getting off the train, Lin Qing He felt relaxed. She can finally breathe.

While the two brothers, Er Wa and San Wa were still as enthusiastic as ever. They weren't drained at all.

"Eldest brother!" San Wa's eyes lit up. When he saw his eldest brother picking them up, he immediately greeted him happily.

Zhou Kai was tall and good-looking. Very easy to spot.

It was just too crowded. He squeezed over to take over his father's burden and said, "Let's eat first. I'm already made the reservation."

Zhou Qing Bai guided his wife while his two younger ones followed his eldest son.

They came over to the roast duck restaurant and had a filling meal. Then the family slowly walked home.

First, things were put away.

Aunt Ma came over to say hello: "Oh Teacher Lin, this is your husband and two younger sons? Really likable."

Seeing Zhou Qing Bai, Er Wa, and San Wa, Madam was delighted as well.

"This is Aunt Ma. She lives next door." Lin Qing He introduced with a smile.

After greeting each other, Lin Qing He said: "Aunt, we'll be back in the evening and then come back to disturb you. We're going to the bathhouse to take a bath first."

"Go, go." Aunt Ma didn't mind. They had just arrived and very tired from the train ride. A shower was just what they needed.

So the family came to the bathhouse.

Lin Qing He went to the bathhouse next door to wash. Zhou Qing Bai took his three sons to the men's bathhouse to wash.

Lin Qing He still felt self-conscious. While Zhou Qing Bai and the boys found it normal.

Zhou Qing Bai experienced this in the army before. The brothers were basically stripped off to jump in the river in the summer in the countryside.

The family was refreshed when taking a bath. Even Zhou Qing Bai felt a lot lighter.

They took a long time. So did Lin Qing He. After coming out, the whole family had a touch of ease and lightness on their faces.

"Da Wa, your two brothers are handed over to you." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay." Zhou Kai nodded and passed the dirty clothes to his mother. Then he took his two energetic younger brothers around for a wander.

As for Lin Qing He, she went home with Zhou Qing Bai.

They encountered Zhang Mei He, the neighboring old Madam Zhang's eldest daughter who had went to the countryside and came back divorced.

"Teacher Lin, is this your husband?" Zhang Mei He spoke to Lin Qing He. However, her eyes were on Zhou Qing Bai, who had just taken a bath and appeared refreshed and masculine.

Even if Zhou Qing Bai was in his thirties this year, he hadn't suffered as he was meticulously cared for by Lin Qing He.

This man was still tall like a pine tree and his charm was pulsing.

So, when Lin Qing He saw how Zhang Mei He had her eyes almost glued her Qing Bai.

Lin Qing He wasn't one with a good-temper. She didn't want to say hello at all to such a person. Simply got no bottom line.

She even dared to openly eye on other's man in front of them, then what could she do behind their back?

So Lin Qing He brought Zhou Qing Bai directly to Aunt Ma's place. Not giving a speck of attention at all.

Aunt Ma smiled and welcomed them in.

"Since I came here with Da Wa, we had received no shortage of Aunt Ma's help." Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai thanked Aunt Ma in earnest. Aunt Ma happily said, "It's nothing. Neighbors are like this. But Xiao Kai's father, you have to get Teacher Lin to tell you about the old Zhang family next door. You can’t do wrong Teacher Lin, understand?"

Aunt Ma really didn't expect that old Zhang Family's daughter can be shameless to this extent.

Chapter 283: New store's opening

She had just witnessed it. Ever since Teacher Lin's family arrived and headed out to the bathhouse, old Zhang family's eldest daughter came out a few times to check. Don't need to guess who she wanted to encounter.

Did she see not that he have a wife and three handsome sons?

Luckily she opened the door just now to have a look. That Mei He's eyes were almost glued to the man.

Aunt Ma couldn't help but give a reminder.

Zhou Qing Bai was a little embarrassed 囧.

Lin Qing He good-humouredly said, "Auntie, don't worry. If my man dares to do me wrong, I will readily take my three sons and wish him the best. Then I will find another one. There are no shortage of suitors in the school."

Well, despite having trust, some hammering was necessary.

Have no choice. That Zhang Mei He was too sassy. She had to let her Qing Bai know her attitude.

Zhou Qing Bai's expression became serious.

Aunt Ma smiled and changed the subject: "Now you come together and have a family reunion, I'm happy for you. Oh, Teacher Lin, you can really give birth. Three sons in a row. You have raised them so well. I wish to bring them back to be my own grandson."

"They're finally sensible now. They used to be very mischievous when they were young." Lin Qing He smiled.

Raising a child was like this. Bitterness first and then it was sweet. It wasn't easy at the beginning, but it was much easier at the end.

Of course, the prerequisite was to educate the children well, otherwise, they will suffer for a lifetime.

Truthfully, Lin Qing He didn't know how to educate children Still, her method obviously worked. None of their views were crooked and had developed very well.

After a while, Lin Qing He brought Zhou Qing Bai back to the house.

Zhou Qing Bai scanned the place seriously.

There were two rooms. One for the children and one for the couple. The furniture was all complete. Obviously, they were prepared in advance to welcome them.

"You worked hard." Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife.

"What hard work? I brought over the small bits with Da Wa. The big ones were all delivered by others for a hard work fee." Lin Qing He said.

"What's up with the next door's old Zhang Family?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

They were neighbors after all. He naturally needed to know about it.

Lin Qing He told him.

Zhou Qing Bai frowned when he heard it. Lin Qing He stated, "If you can take a liking, I won't stop you."

There was full confidence in her tone.

Then she was pulled into the room by Zhou Qing Bai.

Why he did go back to the room? Naturally to prove who had his heart.

Because of having classes tomorrow, Lin Qing He drifted off to sleep afterward. Zhou Kai brought back his two brothers shortly after.

Zhou Qing Bai let the two younger ones stay inside. After getting dressed, Zhou Qing Bai followed his eldest to the shop.

Zhou Kai had the key. There were two keys in total. This lock was also newly changed: "Father, you can keep this key from now on. Mother has the other one."

Zhou Qing Bai had no hesitation. He looked around the shop. It was really good.

"I've been inquiring about the decoration these days. Father, you can go to the address tomorrow and ask someone there. I'll go back and write it out for you." Zhou Kai said.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Zhou Kai chuckled softly: "Father, when did you and my mother start that business? This shop cost so much money. Mother was able to take it out at once."

"Study your books." Zhou Qing Bai glanced at him.

Zhou Kai knew that he couldn't find out. His father's mouth was tighter than the mouth of a bottle.

After seeing the shop and knowing the location, Zhou Qing Bai didn't stay any longer. He took his eldest son home.

Don't know if it was a coincidence, but they encountered Zhang Mei He again. Zhang Mei He ignored the budding boy, Zhou Kai. He was only sixteen years old and still a kid.

Her eyes fell on Zhou Qing Bai.

This guy was really charming. Just a look can make her legs feel a little soft.

She continuously fluttered her eyes. However, Zhou Qing Bai kept his head straight away and went back to the house with his eldest son.

On the second day, he and Lin Qing He came to the school to issue a certificate. Then they went to handle the household registration transfer.

When he got the newly issued capital's household registration, Zhou Qing Bai felt a little excited.

He was the head of the household on it. It got his wife on it. And his three sons too. This was the whole family's capital city's household registration.

Now the household registration had been processed, only Er Wa and San Wa's school transfer was left.

Zhou Qing Bai went to take care of it. Schools will start soon. Basically, everything was ready. Zhou Qing Bai went out for a walk on his own and found that there were really scattered bunch of self-employed people.

After gaining this knowledge, he came to the shop.

He began to seriously consider the interior of the shop.

Lin Qing He had been busy since the school reopened again. Zhou Qing Bai was responsible for all the shop's matter, including decoration and sourcing. Completely all was his responsibility.

Before Lin Qing He did have some time, but she didn't want to manage everything to the T. Better let the man make himself occupied. That way, he could find his own value.

At least from what Lin Qing He saw when she came home, Zhou Qing Bai's eyes displayed seriousness and confidence.

At the same time, Er Wa and San Wa both started to go to school. Lin Qing He was conscious to teach them Mandarin earlier on. The accent wasn't heavy. It was neat and comfortable. Still, it was apparent that Er Wa put even more effort.

At the end of January, Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop opened.

He hired a skilled master and the two of them did the decoration together. This saved a lot of money. After the decoration was completed, he went to buy pots and pans by himself. Then he went to find the suppliers.

Lin Qing He didn't even intervene. Zhou Qing Bai handled it all by himself.

And her attitude of letting go was obviously the right move. Zhou Qing Bai was confident about opening the shop.

"Work hard, your wife and children will rely on you to eat well and drink well." On the day the shop opened, Lin Qing He still had classes.

The same was for the three sons. Da Wa had it more relaxed: "I will have two classes this morning. After them, I will go over and help you, Father."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai did not refuse either.

He took the fillings, which he prepared in advance last night, and went to the shop.

At noon, Lin Qing He came over. Er Wa and San Wa were a bit later. When they came over, they saw that there was no one in the shop.

"No business?" Er Wa was stunned.

"Made a loss?" San Wa said.

"What loss? Just now, some left." Zhou Kai came after his two classes were over. It can be seen. On the first day, not many people know about it. This kind of business was still okay.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife: "Pork and cabbage dumplings?"

"Okay." Lin Qing He nodded at ease when she saw that his mood wasn't affected at all.

Zhou Qing Bai cooked up pork and cabbage dumplings. When the family was eating, one customer came. He/She ordered a bowl of pork and cabbage dumplings.

Zhou Qing Bai went to cook for him. Afterward, he came back to continue eating.

After a few bites, another one came. He/She too sat down and ordered dumplings.

Chapter 284: Why would he fall for you?

During the meal, a total of four guests came. All of them left after finished and another came in again.

If one looks at it this way, it basically counted as having no business. Even Lin Qing He felt like the business was so-so?

Zhou Qing Bai handled the clearing up and cleaning of the table.

She took her two youngest home and went to rest. While Zhou Qing Bai continued to the business with Zhou Kai.

They won't have dumplings at night. Instead, it was mantou. They didn't bother to open the stove at home. They simply came over to the shop to eat.

The main was mantou. There was a pot of mutton soup.

Lin Qing He was very surprised: "Where did the lamb come from?"

"It's not much right now. There will be more at the end of the year." Zhou Qing Bai said.

The boss told him that he plans to raise a lot more this year. The supply of mutton will be quite a quantity.

The whole family ate mantou with mutton soup and was completely content.

It was actually late at this time, almost seven o'clock. When the family was eating mutton soup and mantou, there was still a guest entering.

He/She even asked: "Are there any lamb dumplings?"

"None." Zhou Qing Bai went to serve him/her and showed the menu. It was very simple. Four selection. Dumpling with pork & cabbage filling, pork & mushroom filling, tofu & pork filling, or pork and pickled veg filling.

It can't be helped. Currently, there were only so many ingredients. When spring begins, there will be all kinds of fruits and vegetables on the market, so there will definitely be more varieties.

Still, no one disliked such a humble dumpling shop. There weren't many people who do business, so how couldn't they possibly mind.

The customer sat down and ate a bowl of pork and pickled veg dumplings. Then he/she paid the money and left.

Lin Qing He continued with the usual routine. After eating, she took the two youngest back home and do what they should be. Whether it was preparing the lesson or studying.

Zhou Kai and Zhou Qing Bai didn't close the shop until nine o'clock and returned.

After a brief tidying up, they went back to the house to check today's income.

He did all the calculations accurately. One portion didn't earn munch. Just five cents, which was considered as labor.

A total of 37 portions were sold today. He earned almost two yuan.

These two yuans weren't much. However, when Lin Qing He sees him earnestly keeping the accounts, she found her tough man adorable.

This was probably the so-called gap moe!

"It will get better and better in the future." Zhou Qing Bai turned to see his wife watching him and told her.

Today’s business gave him a lot of confidence. After all, it wasn't difficult. When the guests come, they order what they want and he can serve it to them.

Today, an old lady came over to eat and asked him why a grown man came out to open a shop by himself.

He answered that his wife was teaching and his sons were studying, so they don't have time. He can handle it by himself.

Once asked and found out to be from Bei University, she praised him for his good sight and can pick a wife.

The corner of Zhou Qing Bai’s mouth raised slightly. Lin Qing He thought he was in a good mood because he made money today. She went up and plucked a kiss on him, and said, “It’s just opened today and it’s very cold. Certainly won't have much business. Since there are so many orders, you can tell it's promising. Once spring begins, there's no need to describe what it'll be like." Lin Qing He said.

"En," Zhou Qing Bai responded and said, "It's getting late. Time to go to bed."

Lin Qing He got slept. Probably because her family's Qing Bai was a little bit excited today and have more requests. Lin Qing He let him do as he liked.

After eating and drinking, Zhou Qing Bai continued to open the shop early the next morning.

Lin Qing He brought their three sons over for breakfast, and then each made way to their own school.

The fact that Zhou Qing Bai worked as a self-employed in the market side and opened a dumpling shop had spread all over the apartment building.

Don't think because there were no communication tools in this era, it'll be slow. News spread very fast. Even if Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai haven't talked about it, people still knew.

"It's not shameful to be self-employed? His wife and children are all college students. Especially his wife. She's a teacher. But he goes and becomes self-employed." Someone said.

"What's wrong with self-employing? Still, it's based on own ability to eat."

"It is. Afraid, this business won't work out. Don't know if they can afford the rent?"

"Yeah. Couldn't they do something else? Did it have to be dumplings? It's not a rare thing."

"When I was passing by, I saw there were people eating inside."

"Still, won't make much money."

"..."

These words were passed to the neighboring old Zhang Family. Only then, old Zhang Family knew that Zhou Qing Bai wasn't home and had gone to the shop.

Old Zhang family's eldest daughter who had returned as a divorcee, Zhang Mei He took advantage of Lin Qing He and her sons' absence more than once and knocked on the door here to ask for help.

But it was a pity that Zhou Qing Bai had never opened the door and no one has responded to her.

It turned out he opened a shop.

"I say, Sister, it can't be that you like that married man?" her sister Zhang Mei Lian said.

"What married man? That surnamed Lin is not worthy of a man like him. Also, I just want to be friends with him. You didn't see her last time. Her attitude was very bad. She gave Brother Zhou attitude in front of me." Zhang Mei He answered.

"Sister, if you become an item with him, what will happen to me? I fell for Zhou Kai." Mentioning Zhou Kai, Zhang Mei Lian's face blushed.

That tall boy really had a charming scent all over his body.

There was one time when he was running up the stairs and she was about to go down, she encountered the hormonal smell of his male body.

It had her fascinated.

He was three years younger than her, but it didn't matter. She can wait for him to grow up.

This year, he was sixteen. He became more and more intrigued by his appearance. She was willing to wait for him for two years,. Once he is eighteen years old, she could go with him to get the certificate.

And she was also willing to be his woman.

As for her previous experiences, she won't think about it anymore. She decided to be with Zhou Kai.

Zhang Mei He really didn’t know that her little sister actually fell in love with her crush’s son. Her face said did you make a mistake: "That's a hairless boy. You are so much older than him. What's more, he is a Bei University student. After graduating, he probably gets assigned a job. How can he look at you?"

Zhang Mei Lian was ruthlessly pulled out of the beautiful fantasy she was immersed in by her own sister.

But she wasn't one who would take it down lying. She looked at her sister and said, "What do you mean by this? So what if I fell for Zhou Kai? Me falling for Zhou Kai is better than you eyeing on someone with a wife. Have you not learned your lessons? If you hadn’t escaped fast enough and then aborted the married man's baby, you thought you could escape? Now that you’re back and you're still like? "

Chapter 285: Want to scold someone

While Lin Qing He was clueless about the two sisters, the sisters had already got into a scuffle.

Old Madam Zhang yelled for them to stop.

Then Zhang Family's daughter-in-law said: "You two chase your own. If you succeed, then each goes about their own life. So it's irrelevant."

This meant casting a net to catch big fish.

After all, both Zhou Family's father and son were a good catch.

If Zhou Qing Bai and Zhou Kai knew about this, they might move away that very night.

It was one scary family.

One wanted to make a move on an underage, the other planned to target a married man. Was there anything weirder than this?

Everyone in the community was talking about it. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai knew about it from Aunt Ma. They didn't care. After all, there were really many more self-employed people this year than last year.

Her Qing Bai was one of them.

On the second day of opening the shop, Zhou Qing Bai made two yuan or so. The business can be said to be very stable. Because there wasn't much money, Lin Qing He basically didn't intervene. She left Zhou Qing Bai to devote himself to it.

The shop opened at the end of January. At the end of February, Zhou Qing Bai handed her 60 yuan.

Lin Qing He was stunned, and said: "Giving it all to me? The shop still needs to source supplies?"

"I have it." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

This month’s profit was almost 70 yuan. 60 yuan was stored away by his wife, while he will keep the rest for expenses.

"Just a few people and earn so much?" Lin Qing He was really surprised.

Her Qing Bai's business was honest. Earning five cents per bowl of dumpling. He left at six in the morning and basically stayed in the shop until nine in the evening.

From what Lin Qing He sees, he was really busy. But seeing that he happily working away, Lin Qing He never said anything.

She thought that there would be a profit of 30 yuan or so this month. Never thought it was double that.

"Business will be better next month." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

It was starting to get now. There will be chives on the market soon.

"Although doing business is so profitable, you still have to pay attention to rest. When Da Wa goes over at noon, you go upstairs and have a rest. Let him handle the dumplings." Lin Qing He reminded.

"Yes." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Eldest son can help out. After the afternoon rush, he can go up and rest at one.

Once he wakes up, his eldest son will return to class again. Even if Zhou Qing Bai was in good health, he was in his thirties. He got up early, so he needed to take care of his health

After entering spring, chives had begun to appear on the market.

Zhou Qing Bai left at 5:30a.m. and reached the market at exactly 6 o'clock.

He bought a lot of chives. Because he bought a lot of them, it was cheaper. Especially since he said that he would come and buy them every day. What's more, he would buy so many. If it was a fixed buy, it would be cheaper.

Both sides saved trouble, right?

After buying chive, Zhou Qing Bai added a pork & chive dumpling and an egg & chive dumpling to his simple menu.

If it were his choice, it didn't need to be so troublesome.

Don't have to make so many kinds of dumplings. However, his wife said more variety of dumplings can attract customers. Don't be afraid of trouble.

So he wasn't afraid of trouble.

As soon as the shop opened, he went straight to work. It was only about half past six. The guests came one after another.

Because the latest addition was chive, so most of them ordered chive & pork dumplings. Chive & egg dumplings were second.

On the contrary, fewer people ordered the previous cabbage & pork dumplings and pickled veg & pork dumplings.

Zhou Qing Bai was very quick in his actions. From the time he opened the shop, he was busy until 8 o'clock before he had time to sit down and eat a bowl of pork and chive dumplings.

Have to say, it was indeed very fragrant, especially after winter. This chive was really delicious.

When Lin Qing He came over at noon, he said, "Have chive pocket for lunch?"

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai felt it was a good choice.

So the whole family ate the chive pocket at the stop. Lin Qing He made three fragrant chive pockets.

A customer inquired: "Why aren't there chive pockets on the menu?"

"Not available. This is our own homemade food." Lin Qing He smilingly answered.

"Why don't you sell it?" the customer asked.

"My mom made this. She usually has to go to work. This shop is watched by my dad. My dad can only make dumplings." San Wa explained.

Since they came to the capital, they had changed their way of calling. They had all begun to call their dad and mom instead of father and mother.

The customer laughed: "Why don't you let your dad learn?"

"He can't grasp it. Wait until our summer vacation. Us brothers will come over and watch. Then we'll have it." San Wa confidently stated.

That's right. He had discussed this with his second brother. When the summer vacation arrives, they will come to help.

Lin Qing He let them be. During the summer vacation, she and her Qing Bai were planning to go south for a visit. Since the little turnip heads wanted to play in the shop, then let them play.

After all, it was only home-cooked. Their cooking skills weren't superb but it wasn't bad at all. The middle level was enough to support the variety in summer vacation.

After eating chive pocket at noon, Lin Qing He took the two youngest home. She continued to dump the shop responsibility to the eldest and his dad.

"I almost forgot. Mom, yesterday I saw the woman next door. She tried to strike up a conversation with my dad when my dad came up." Er Wa said once they got back.

"What's your dad's reaction?" Since the children changed their way of calling, Lin Qing He also changed with them.

"What reaction can my dad have. He ignored her and went home." Er Wa answered.

Lin Qing He nodded with satisfaction.

"Also the younger one. I think she acts very obediently at my eldest brother." Er Wa continued.

"She's aiming for your eldest brother. Almost didn't scare your eldest brother last time." Lin Qing He told.

It wasn't that Lin Qing He didn't know what kind of household the neighboring old Zhang family was.

The more one paid attention to such people, the more they regard themselves as someone. So Lin Qing He kept one eye open and one eye closed from beginning to end. That is, as long as they didn't step on her bottom line.

However, Zhang Mei He from old Zhang family became more convinced that her relationship with Zhou Qing Bai was bad after a few testing.

So Zhang Mei He came to the shop to find Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai immediately frowned.

He had never seen such a woman in his upright life, so he couldn't help but want to scold someone.

"Brother Zhou, don't you know what my feelings for you? Teacher Lin is a Bei University teacher. She looks down at you. On normal days, I can see that she doesn't even want to talk to you. My heart aches when seeing this. How can a person like you be treated like this?" Zhang Me He delicately said.

Chapter 286: Strip a layer of skin

Seeking death. Lin Qing He happened to swapped class with another teacher that day. That teacher had a class in the afternoon, so she swapped it.

So she came over and heard such words.

Lin Qing He had no reservation. She walked in and saw Zhou Qing Bai frowning tightly while Zhang Mei He was sitting on the stool.

Seeing her come in, Zhou Qing Bai's frowning brows loosened slightly.

On the other hand, Zhang Mei He was suddenly nervous for being caught. She looked at Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He looked back at her: "Old Zhang Family's eldest daughter got pregnant before and the other party was a married man. It is said that if it weren't for escaping fast at the time, you would really remain for some criticism. When you went to the countryside, you married someone because you wanted to find someone to help you. Don’t know if the abortion broke your body at that time, since you haven’t had a baby for so many years. Never thought you would target my man now."

Zhang Mei He didn't expect that she would know so clearly. She gritted her teeth and said, "You are still a teacher of educating and teaching. And still, open your mouth and slander others. Are you afraid of retribution?

"You're not afraid of retribution, so why would I who is sitting upright be afraid? Besides, whether I am slandering or, go to our community to inquire and find out. Who doesn't know what kind of thing you are, Zhang Mei He? It's spread everywhere. Nearly said outright that you are shameless and broken used goods." Lin Qing He said indifferently.

"You...you rural..."

Before she finished speaking, she was interrupted by Lin Qing He: "I just didn't bother with your little actions before. After all, it's just a divorced woman who looked like a distorted melon and bad dates with no education. Are you worthy of being my opponent? I have never put you in my eyes. Which part of your body compares to me? Got no face, got no figure, got no degree. What's more, a from the capital. You can't give birth to a child. A hen that can't lay eggs. So you saw that my Qing Bai has three sons and rush to be a stepmother. Why don't you pee and check your own virtues in its reflection? Are you worthy?"

In the end, Zhang Mei He covered her face and ran away crying.

Lin Qing He purposeful stepped on her sore spot this time. Showing no mercy at all.

She ignored the small actions before. She didn't expect her to be bold enough to come directly to the shop to harass her Qing Bai. How could Lin Qing He endure it?

Lin Qing He had never been merciful when dealing with such people. Just like dealing with the original soul's parents many years ago. Without any reservation.

Either she didn't take action or when she did, she would be heartless.

Lin Qing He turned around and saw Zhou Qing Bai looking at her in the eyes. Lin Qing He noticed that he was not frightened by her. On the contrary, his expression was still indulgent and gentle, like he was enchanted by her.

"Cough cough." Lin Qing He dryly coughed. Trying to restore her image, she spoke: "I was angered by her just now. This kind of person got to be taught."

"En, scolded well." Zhou Qing Bai had mirth in his eyes.

Lin Qing He knew that she(Zhang Mei He) must have severely annoyed him. If not, with his temperant, he wouldn't say such a thing.

Regarding his attitude towards Zhang Mei He just now, Lin Qing He knew very well that he was already reaching his limit of tolerance.

After all, encounter such a weirdo was really hard to deal with. If one didn't break down the words, it really won't get through to her.

Lin Qing He was here to help Zhou Qing Bai. Soon another customer came over to eat dumplings.

Aunt Ma was out buying groceries. When passing by, she took a look. Seeing Lin Qing He, she said, "Teacher Lin, you're not at school?"

"I swap class with my colleague." Lin Qing He smiled: "I came over to help since I'm free."

"How's the business?" Aunt Ma asked.

"It's okay." Lin Qing He said. At this time, there were two customers. The business appeared relatively bleak. After all, there were more than a dozen tables which can seat a lot of people. Only with two, it looked very empty.

Aunt Ma didn't say anything. It was better than Xiao Kai's father staying at home.

Lin Qing He noticed Aunt Ma finished her grocery shopping, so she poured her tea and said, "Aunt, if you pass by this shop when you're going shopping, you have to come in and have a look. If something happened to my Qing Bai, do help say a few sentences."

"What's wrong?" Aunt Ma responded. From these words, she can sense something was up.

"You don't know. Coming here today had me steaming mad," Lin Qing He said.

She wouldn't help that shameless Zhang Mei He hid it and relayed the words she(Zhang Mei He) had said to Aunt Ma.

"I don't dare to imagine how this woman would aim a foot after gaining an inch if I didn't swap class today." Lin Qing He expressed.

"Simply shameless!" Aunt Ma uttered at once.

"My Qing Bai has been very well-behaved since he came here. Auntie, our neighbors are there and he's not home all day. Besides, we got three children and they are already so big. I really don’t know why she, Zhang Mei He have such thoughts?" Lin Qing He said.

"I knew she wasn't a good one before. But I never thought that she would dare to come here so boldly to find Xiao Kai's father!" Aunt Ma responded.

"That's why I'm so angry. Normally, I'm very busy in school. Aunt, when you are passing by during your grocery shopping, you really have to help me come in and see." Lin Qing He pleaded.

"No problem. Auntie will come and stroll around when I'm free every day in the future." Aunt Ma promised.

Lin Qing He gave her some dumplings. Aunt Ma couldn't refuse, so she took it back.

Afterward, she talked about this with some of her old friends.

"I have never seen such a shameless person," Aunt Ma said.

"There's such a matter?" Her old friends were shocked.

"I can't make it out of thin air, right? The guy is a good lad with three children. His wife is also an English teacher at Bei University. How respectable that is. How can she compare to her? She has no awareness!" Aunt Ma criticized.

"Don't know if it's because she had aborted a child before, so she can't have any now. So, seeing the lad got three sons, her heart moved, no?" Her old friends guessed.

"That's even more shameless. The relationship between husband and wife is strong and the children are sensible and caring. Just because she can't lay eggs, she wants to break up the family. This is lacking in virtue!" Aunt Ma said.

The news spread quickly.

An old lady said: "I was saying, why did she come back crying? It can't be that she wanted to destroy other people's family and got scolded by Teacher Lin!"

"Saw it with your own eyes?" someone asked immediately.

"Yes. It's like she been wronged." This old lady sneered.

"What a shameless woman! Destroying other people's families!" Everyone in the community began to criticize Zhang Mei He.

Lin Qing He didn't feel guilty at all when she knew about it. She was never soft-hearted. Since she dared to aim her man, how could she not strip a layer of skin to let her remember?

Chapter 287: Marry a widower

Have to say, Zhang Mei He made a big mistake this time.

Not only did she overestimated herself, but also underestimated the relationship between Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He.

Everyone in the apartment building knew that Teacher Lin and her spouse have a great relationship. How can it not be great? They got three sons. Teacher Lin brought her husband and children over as soon as she was allocated a place. Did it need to be made any clear?

Even if this was the 80s, there were no couples holding hands like that on the street.

In addition, Lin Qing He was an English teacher at Bei University and Zhou Qing Bai was a self-employed person. His identity was naturally a bit mismatched.

Then she got this illusion.

However, Lin Qing He gave her a ruthless attack. The whole community was talking about her.

When Zhang Mei Lian came back from the outside, she was ashamed and angry.

"Sister, you are shameless. We still want to be able to face people. Are you that impatient? You actually go to the guy's shop to find him. That was fine but she had to let the guy's wife encounter it!" Zhang Mei Lian gritted her teeth.

How can Zhou Kai have a good impression of her after such a situation!

Zhang Mei He was already angry. How could she possibly be polite to this younger sister? She threw out a slap: "I'm already like this and you scolded me along with the people outside!"

"You shamelessly went to seduce a married man and still dare to beat me!" Zhang Mei Lian was steaming mad.

From the beginning, she didn't approve of her sister seducing Zhou Kai's father. If they hooked up, then she would become Zhou Kai's sister-in-law. How can she still be with Zhou Kai?

In a second, Zhang Mei Lian fought with her sister.

The two were in a tussle.

When old Madam Zhang and her daughter-in-law came back, they were fighting fiercely.

"Stop it. All of you stop!" Old Madam Zhang yelled angrily.

Only then, the two sisters let go.

"Mom, I'm already like this and Zhang Mei Lian doesn't wish me to be well off. She was in my face as soon as she got back. If I don't teach her, I'm the eldest sister for nothing!" Zhang Mei He said.

"Are you worthy of being my eldest sister? Don't know how many hand goods she is. You can't even have a child. A woman like you is considered a woman?" Zhang Mei Lian retorted.

Zhang Mei He almost charged up again.

This sentence was undoubtedly stung her. Because she didn't rest much after aborting the baby at that time and went straight to the countryside.

It seems that she gained a root illness from that point on. She married a man in the countryside, but for several years she didn't have a child.

If not, how could she get divorced and leave so quickly? Wasn't it because the countryman disdains her for not being able to get pregnant.

Aside from fancying Zhou Qing Bai's stong and appeared to be full of vitality in bed physique, part of the reason why she wanted to dig Lin Qing He's corner was that he got three sons.

With three sons, she didn’t have to give birth any herself. If they want say something, she can use the excuse of treating stepsons as biological sons. She'll treat them well and won't let them suffer.

Who won't praise her for being wonderful then?

In the future, these three boys will also have to support her in old age. Even if they were all grown up now, but birth gratitude couldn't compare to raising gratitude. What was there to worry about?

Everything was well thought out. After all, the surnamed Lin looked like a very proud woman and would leave by herself.

Unexpectedly, she would actually scold people and scolded her so vulgarly. The most important thing was to attacking her weak spot!

Whether it was Lin Qing He's remarks about the differences between them or not having children, they both hit her sore spot.

She couldn't beat Lin Qing He, but she could hit her own sister.

Seeing that the two sisters were about to fight again, old Madam Zhang said with a black face: "How long will you keep fighting!"

"That's right. Eldest Sister, don’t mind your sister’s harsh words. Right now, it has been spread all around in our area. When Mom and I came up, we heard them. Some even came up to ask if you can give birth. Simply too embarrassing.” said Mrs. Zhang.

Zhang Mei He's eyes were red with anger: "It's all the bitch surnamed Lin's fault!"

"Eldest Sister, don't say I'm saying harsh words. Mother and I approve of youngest sister and Zhou Kai's affairs. And you fancying another's man matter, then I really disagree. Teacher Lin isn't someone you can compare yourself with. Kill that thought." Mrs. Zhang said.

"You... last time you said..."

Before Zhang Mei He finished speaking, she was interrupted by her powerful sister-in-law: "I was comforting you last time. Who knew that you went straight to the shop to find him and get walked in by the guy’s wife. Now you implicated the whole family to lower our head with you. I think you should marry early and you give younger sister her wish."

"Sister-in-law, is there anyone you can introduce her to and let her get married quickly!" Zhang Mei Lian piped in.

"Actually there is. There is a widower at my maternal home. He's very sturdy. Definitely, the type you like, Eldest Sister. More importantly, he has a son and a girl, who are both young. Better than Zhou Family's circumstance. If you marry over, you will definitely be able to have a better life." Mrs. Zhang said.

Old Madam Zhang was moved by these words and hurriedly asked: "What's the man's family situation?"

"He works at the coal yard. In the future, it will be convenient for us to use coal. His salary is 50 or so. Which is very high." Mrs. Zhang said.

"How do you know that?" Zhang Mei H pursed her lips.

"What else can this be for? It's for the latter half of your life, Eldest Sister. This year, you are only twenty-seven. You are still young. You can't keep staying single like that. That man's dead wife has been dead for more than a year. He'll desire you when you marry over." Mrs. Zhang responded.

Old Madam Zhang and old Man Zhang had three children. The oldest was Zhang Mei He, and the second was Mrs. Zhang's wife. He went to work in the mines and only returned one day a month. The youngest was Zhang Mei Lian.

It was no wonder that Zhang Mei He dared to seduce Zhou Qing Bai with the confidence. After all, she was younger than Zhou Qing Bai by a lot. Were men able to resist younger women than themselves?

Obviously not.

But still, this was why Lin Qing He told her to look at herself in her own urine.

Even if she was younger than Lin Qing He, Lin Qing He had always been fairer. After coming to the capital, she had become a lot whiter.

Moreover, she had always taken care of her skin. Her skin was very delicate. When doing husband and wife homework every night, Zhou Qing Bai appreciate it.

Also, she knew how to dress and carry herself.

Compared with her, even if Zhang Mei He was younger than her, there was absolutely no comparison.

She appeared much older than Lin Qing He.

Zhang Mei He pursed her lips when she heard her sister-in-law's words. She was a little unhappy. She had really liked Zhou Qing Bai.

At first sight, one can tell he was capable!

But today, she can see that Lin Qing He was definitely not the kind of teacher who was weak and gentle.

So after hesitating, Zhang Mei He nodded.

Chapter 288: Want compensation

Just a few days before Zhang Mei He's marrying away was told to Lin Qing He by Aunt Ma.

"She's like that and there are still people who want her?" Lin Qing He said without concealing her contempt.

"In this world, it's only men who can't marry a wife. Not women who can't marry out." Aunt Ma replied stubbornly.

This was true. Even if a woman was a little ugly, but as long as she can take care of the family, then there was no worry about marrying. A lot of men were rushing to want her.

"Afraid the fact that she can't have a child is true." Lin Qing He mentioned.

She guessed that the root illness must have sprouted at that time. If not, she would have children when she was married in the countryside, no?

"That's for sure. I heard that the man is a widower. He has a son and a girl. When she married out, she can be a mother without giving birth." Aunt Ma said.

"Then she reaped a large benefit. As long as she didn't continue to act up and raise the children well, the children will definitely remember her kindness." Lin Qing He responded.

Now that she had married out, she won't continue to kick a woman when she's down, especially when it seems that the distance is far away and there will be less opportunity to meet.

"It would be weird if she can live in peace." Aunt Ma snorted.

Lin Qing He froze for a moment, and asked, "Could it be that something else happened?"

"You don't know. I only heard about it these two days." Aunt Ma told her.

It turned out that before Zhang Mei He's last abortion, she had aborted another. Very few people knew about it. No one wanted to be nosy at that time.

This was recently revealed.

It came out because of her infertility. She had aborted two babies for two different men one after another. It accumulated sins. That's why she couldn't get pregnant.

Also, with that temperament, she won't sit still. After marrying over, can she live in peace?

Aunt Ma felt it was impossible.

Lin Qing He shook her head. She didn't care.

Just when she went home, she ran into Zhang Mei Lian.

"Auntie, sorry. My sister is married now. She will never display that kind of embarrassment in the future." Zhang Mei Lian said to Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He glanced at her: "According to generation, I have to call your mother aunt. I can't bear to let you call me aunt. Still, one matter is one matter. Now that she is married, the past will stay as the past. "

She didn't want to have anything to do with old Zhang family.

After speaking, she entered her house.

Zhang Mei Lian wanted to say more, but she was blocked by the door. She could only grit her teeth. She took the initiative to seek reconciliation, but unexpectedly, she won't give face!

Lin Qing He went home and continued to read her own books. Did she, who became the first English teacher of Bei University since the college entrance examination recovery, have it easy?

She had to charge herself (with knowledge) all the time.

Soon, Er Wa and San Wa came back.

Lin Qing He put down the book temporarily and said, "Bring me this exam's test paper."

Er Wa brought it over. Since he came to the capital, he had worked very hard. That's why his grades were very good. Even if he was a new transfer student, his grades were in the top three in the class and the top ten in his year.

In the capital, the competition was indeed great.

This time, Er Wa had improved. Last time, he was tenth in his year. This time he was eighth. He was careless on one question. If not, he could dash up two ranks.

After all, he was really not far behind the two above.

Compared with Er Wa who was hovering in the top ten of the grade, San Wa was more of a salty fish.

He ranked in the top 50 in his year. Not going up nor down. There were nine classes in that year. So ranking 50 wasn't bad.

But to say it was great... it was rank fifty.

"Mom, I left the football with my classmates for them to play. You can buy me one more." San Wa said.

He originally had classmates in his hometown. Since finding out that he was leaving during the New Year, he gave it to them. Which was considered as a memento.

"Sure. As long as you reach the top 30 in your year, I will buy you a football." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Top 30?" San Wa's eyes lit up: "You promise?"

"When did I never kept my words?" Lin Qing He said: "Next time you work hard and achieve it, I can buy it."

"Alright!" San Wa nodded.

Lin Qing He turned to Er Wa: "Don't always study. You should buy a basketball tomorrow and play basketball after school before coming back."

Er Wa happily agreed.

When the grades are great, Lin Qing He was very generous. Besides, boys. They got to play basketball.

Mother and two sons didn't come to the dumpling shop for dinner until seven o'clock in the evening.

Zhou Kai had cooked the soup.

Turnip & bone soup. He also stir-fried two more dishes and steam a pot of mantou. Dinner was ready.

Speaking of which, except for cooking at the apartment when they first came, they didn't continue cooking since the dumpling shop opened.

There wasn't much oiliness and smoke at home. Lin Qing He was pleased.

"How is this soup today?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Delicious." Lin Qing He nodded.

"It can't be that it was dad who made it?" Both Er Wa and San Wa looked at their dad in surprise.

"Without a doubt. Dad made it." Zhou Kai confirmed.

Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai in surprise when she heard this. Her Qing Bai actually stewed radish & bone soup?

This man seems to only know how to make dumplings. As for the rest, he didn't know how to. It was like it was his natural incapability.

Never thought he was able to make soup now?

"Small matter." Zhou Qing Bai's lips curved slightly and calmly drank the radish & bone soup.

"Did my dad unlock a new ability because of making dumplings and master everything?" Er Wa asked.

"I think it's possible. Your dad is very likely to become a chef in the future." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Then you are blessed, Mother." San Wa said.

"That's right. By marrying your dad, I am more than blessed in taste-wise." Lin Qing He glanced at Zhou Qing Bai. She wasn't stingy about feeding dog food to her three sons.

Zhou Qing Bai had smiles in his eyes.

It was true. Since that day, Zhou Qing Bai seemed to have become enlightened and begun to do everything.

Lin Qing He whispered to him on the bed: "Did you know how to make it from the beginning? You just wanted me to make it for you before?"

"I didn't know how to before. Don't know what's going on recently, I know to put salt." Zhou Qing Bai said innocently.

He used to want to help his wife with the cooking, but he was basically kicked out.

Recently, he seems to be enlightened. A moderate amount of salt was added and the fried dishes won't stick to the pot.

The guests all praised that his dumplings were delicious. It was true. There were many repeat customers.

"I don't care, I want you to compensate me." Lin Qing He shamelessly demanded.

"How to make up?" Zhou Qing Bai's eyes darkened.

Then, Lin Qing He succeeded in getting her own compensation. Slightly excessively compensated as her legs were still a little weak when heading to class the next day.

Chapter 289: Hire someone

Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop operated for two months before it stabilized.

Each month's profit was a little more than the previous month.

The first month was 70 yuan or so. The second month's month was almost 80 yuan. Zhou Qing Bai kept to his rules.

He left ten yuan for expenditures and gave the rest to his wife for safekeeping.

It was currently into its third month. Zhou Qing Bai will go out to buy vegetables and meat at 5:30 every morning and head to shop. It was always that early.

As the weather was getting warmer and warmer, everyone gets up earlier. Naturally, his shop must open earlier.

Originally, Lin Qing He wanted to let him buy all the fruits and vegetables a day in advance. But Zhou Qing Bai wanted to get the freshest, so Lin Qing He could only leave it up to him.

Honestly, Zhou Qing Bai's personality can be seen by everyone at the dumpling shop, so there were many repeat customers.

The dumplings had thick skins and a lot of fillings. What's more, they were extraordinarily fresh, so everyone was very satisfied.

Whenever one wanted to eat dumplings, they usually came to this shop.

Over the past two months, Zhou Qing Bai gained a lot of frequent customers under his management.

Zhou Qing Bai added two more selections. One was cucumber and the other was tomato.

Whether it was cucumber or tomato, it was fine to eat it raw. Zhou Qing Bai made very little profit on these two. Not much different from the market.

Still, many people would request it. They ate one as they gobble their dumplings. Or when they leave, they buy a tomato as a snack when settling the bill.

Lin Qing He praised Zhou Qing Bai's business skills. She hadn't noticed it before.

Zhou Qing Bai recorded the account that night and said, "Wife, I want to find someone for washing the dish."

Lin Qing He froze, then nodded, "It's time to hire one."

The business was really good at the shop right now. In the current situation, there was almost a profit of five yuan a day. The business was really getting better and better.

The three naughty sons would all go to help out in the shop. But they can't go there often.

"Find someone who is older." Lin Qing He said.

"Will Aunt Ma do it?" Zhou Qing Bai already had someone in mind.

Lin Qing He hadn't considered Aunt Ma Aunt. She came to a halt and responded: "Aunt Ma. Wouldn't she be too old?"

Aunt Ma was over fifty.

"She got a very sturdy body." Zhou Qing Bai pointed out.

She can climb three floors without breathing hard. She was a frank person and liked cleanliness. She had a good relationship with the family.

Zhou Qing Bai pondered, would she accept this job?

"Then I will ask tomorrow?" Lin Qing He said.

She must have gone to bed at this time, so Lin Qing He decided to ask tomorrow. After all, to be honest, if Aunt Ma was willing to go to the shop to help wash the dishes, then tha would be great.

Also incidentally, she can keep watch, right? Better not let those gaudy people harass her Qing Bai.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"How much salary is appropriate?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Qing Bai told her that it was 20 a month with one meal included. And that it would start at 8 o'clock in the morning and have a break at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and rest until 4 o'clock. Then continue on from 4 to 7 in the afternoon.

The working hours were a bit longer, but it was quite idle because she only needed to wipe the table and wash the dishes. That was it.

The rest of the time was relaxing. After all, the business was good but not good enough to queue up.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Then I will find Aunt Ma tomorrow to talk about it."

Zhou Qing Bai went out early the next morning. Lin Qing He got Da Wa to cook breakfast and went to see Aunt Ma.

Aunt Ma was taken aback: "The shop lacks a dishwasher?"

"Yes. I don't know if you can introduce someone, Auntie? Just require someone nimble. Don't need to do anything else, just wash the dishes and wipe the table." Lin Qing He explained.

"How old do you want them to be?" Aunt Ma's heart moved.

"As long as their body is well. Like Aunt Ma, you are fine." Lin Qing He laughed when she heard this question.

She said it like a joke. Still, Aunt Ma said: "Teacher Lin, what do you think of me?"

Lin Qing He paused for a moment: "Aunt Ma, do you want to apply?"

"My legs are swift and I love to be clean. There will never be a problem." Aunt Ma hurriedly stated.

"But letting Aunt Ma go to wash the dishes, Uncle Ma would be angry when he find out." Lin Qing He responded.

"What's there to be angry about? You don't know how bored I am at home." Aunt Ma said: "I wanted to find something to do a long time ago. It's just people don't want me."

Aunt Ma and Uncle Ma got two sons. One son served as a soldier at the border side. That son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren were all over there. They might not be able to come back once in a few years.

Another was sent to the countryside and married a rural girl. His household registration was over there. They visit during New Year and went back after the New Year.

Recently, they were trying to find a way to move their second son's family's household registration back.

Uncle Ma got a job, while Aunt Ma didn't. She was a housewife. However, Aunt Ma's heart wasn't old.

She really wanted to find work, but no one wanted to hire her.

"Auntie, Qing Bai's little shop can't make much money. He can only give twenty yuan a month." Lin Qing He said.

"I can go for ten dollars." Aunt Ma straightforwardly replied.

Lin Qing He laughed: "We can't treat you badly. Since you have decided, Aunt, I will tell you about it first."

She clarified the working hours and then said: "Auntie, go back and consider it with my uncle. We aren't in a hurry."

It seems like Aunt Ma didn't have to think about it.

What was there to consider about?

Uncle Ma’s salary was more than forty a month. The two of them live very frugally. In a month,they got ten yuan spare. In the past, they could exchange it for some national tickets to send to their sons and daughters-in-law.

It was also because of the old couple's that the two sons outside have a much easier life.

However, the old couple didn't have much money left. They didn't know what will happen in the future. Who didn't want to make more money?

So, Aunt Ma told Uncle Ma to eat alone at home in the afternoon since lunch was taken care of in the morning. After tidying up, she came to the dumpling shop to help Zhou Qing Bai.

"Auntie came so early." Zhou Qing Bai smiled.

"I'm idle at home," Auntie Ma said enthusiastically.

Just when two guests finished eating, Aunt Ma went to tidy up. Then she washed it clean and set it aside for later use.

After washing the dishes, she helped Zhou Qing Bai make dumplings.

"Auntie, more fillings.Yes, that much." Zhou Qing Bai was willing to let her help, so he instructed her to pack more fillings.

"That much filling?" Aunt Ma was very surprised. She whispered: "Would there be any profit?"

Chapter 290: Not short of money

"It's okay to earn less. Have to let everyone be full." Zhou Qing Bai continued to chop stuffing and answered without paying attention.

Aunt Ma admired him more. When she came back in the evening, she told Uncle Ma: "It's no wonder that they can raise Xiao Kai and his brothers to be such good kids. The couple both have good hearts."

Not a profiteer at all.

Normally, one can't bear to eat dumplings with so much filling at home. Moreover, with that amount of fillings and flours, such dumplings really can't much money.

So when her old friend came to inquire, Aunt Ma said: "Xiao Kai's father is very honest. One dumpling is packed with that much stuffing. How much money can they make? They also hired me, which cost 20 yuan. I estimate after deducting the rent, they won’t make much."

"If they can't earn much, how can they possibly hire you?" Her old friend didn't believe it.

"Well, isn't he busy? He can't keep up with the shop's busyness. If you don't believe me, you can go try a bowl tomorrow. I guarantee you'll give praise." Aunt Ma stated.

Her old friend really did come the next day.

Zhou Qing Bai served a bowl without preferential treatment. Her old friend was satisfied with the meal and said: "The portion is quite an amount."

"Ain't that right?" Aunt Ma nodded.

Aunt Ma's old friend asked Zhou Qing Bai: "Can you make money with such a bowl of dumplings?"

"Not much." Zhou Qing Bai glanced over at her and replied.

"Then why are you doing this?" this old lady said.

"What do I do if not this? There is no other job." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"Put less filling then?" the old lady suggested.

"Customers won't be full if there are less. Open the door to do business, so have to be honest. It's okay if I can't make much." Zhou Qing Bai casually gave a response.

He didn't continue on about how much money can be made. But earning some popularity was good.

He heard this from his wife.

Small profits but quick turnover. The more the sale, even if it was this much, the profit will also go up.

Also, it can earn word of mouth and gain popularity. Other people will come in to eat after seeing the business doing well. His wife was knowledgeable. She said this was called herd behavior.

The more people there were, then the better the taste was.

These need not be explained to outsiders.

This old friend of Aunt Ma had a son who plans to become self-employed. If not, she would not come over to eat and inquire.

Just ask Zhou Qing Bai how much the shop rent was.

Zhou Qing Bai reported the average amount out there.

Except for Uncle Wang from the library, no outsider really knew that this shop was actually their family's.

When the old lady left, Aunt Ma was puzzled: "It can't be that her son want to open one by himself? Why did she ask so much?"

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Guess he does want to be self-employed."

Probably won't be willing to sell dumplings. After all, she had eaten his dumplings. There will be a lot of pressure. Basically, those within the same market can't snatch business from his shop.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't care so much. He got more business entering and went to cook the dumplings.

Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop was on fire, while Lin Qing He was thriving in school.

It was because of her high quality of teaching and fun in class. The school will let her step up whenever there were speeches to make.

After all, she got the looks and had vast knowledge,. So she had become the spokesperson of Bei University without sensing it.

This was what the previous Chen Xue who abandoned her rural man and aborted her schoolmate's baby had been trying to achieve.

But how could Bei University let her be the image spokesperson?

When Lin Qing He finished class that day, Chen Xue came to look for her.

Lin Qing He didn't expect Chen Xue to come to her. Compared with the energetic Chen Xue when school just started, Chen Xue was obviously a lot downhearted now.

Still, her back was straight.

"Would you like to talk with me?" Chen Xue looked at her and asked.

Lin Qing He had nothing to talk with her, said: "If it's something other than studying, it's not necessary."

She wasn't interested in listening to any other topics from Chen Xue.

Chen Xue pursed her lips and looked at her: "How did you convince the school to graduate early?"

"You can ask the school director." Lin Qing He smiled and then left.

Wang Li just came out of the classroom and saw it. She ran over to follow Lin Qing He and asked, "What's the matter? I just saw her talking to you?"

"Ask me how I convince the school to graduate early." Lin Qing He answered.

Wang Li's face expressed her shock. Lin Qing He uttered, "What's wrong? What happened now?"

"She broke up with that guy." Wang Li replied with a curled mouth.

"Broke up? Weren't they still firm before?" Lin Qing He mocked.

Wang Li said, "The guy got together with another woman. It seemed that she caught hit him on the spot, so a quarrel happened and now split up."

Lin Qing He shook her head, "Leave her be. I will go to the shop first."

"Go. But do you want to go to the bathhouse in the evening?" Wang Li checked.

"I do." Lin Qing He responded.

Now she had adapted to the bathhouse, she must say that it was really comfortable to take a bath with each other.

Lin Qing He came to the shop. Zhou Kai, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai had already arrived. The whole family had a meal with Aunt Ma.

"Uncle Wang asked me to bring him dumplings after I finished eating." Zhou Kai brought up after eating.

"Smelly boy, why didn't you say earlier. Will leave you out after you deliver it first?" Lin Qing He lectured.

She had mostly done too. She put down the chopsticks and went over to scoop a bowl of dumplings, and then got Zhou Kai to send it over: "You are not allowed to charge your Uncle Wang!"

"If I don't accept it, Uncle Wang won't eat it. Mother, don't mind this. Uncle Wang doesn't lack that bit of money." Zhou Kai waved his hand and carried the food box to Uncle Wang.

"I don't know how I taught this silly boy." Lin Qing He turned to Aunt Ma.

Aunt Ma smiled and said: "Xiao Kai is right. Old Wang certainly isn't short of money, so don't mind about it that much."

Them neighbors knew old Wang was subsidized a lot of money after he came back. Also, the things that were confiscated before. Because a lot was ruined, it was also compensated. Old Wang really didn't lack that bit of money.

"The house and this shop are all thanks to Uncle Wang's help. If not, my family may not be able to move over yet. How can I still collect money for my dumplings?" Lin Qing He explained in helplessness.

Aunt Ma grinned and casually said: "I think old Wang likes your family. How about recognizing him as a godfather?"

"Huh?" Lin Qing He froze. She really hadn't thought about this issue.

"This can't do. People would think we are eyeing on Uncle Wang's fortune." Lin Qing He shook her head as soon as she came out of her daze.

Uncle Wang from Bei University Library was a veritable low-key rich man.

Don't know how much money he got, but Lin Qing He knew that Uncle Wang owned a courtyard dwelling which got an inner courtyard.

This courtyard dwelling only was enough to indicate how wealthy he was, right? It was currently leased to some tenants and can collect a lot of rent every month.

It was absolute truth to say that Uncle Wang wasn't short of money.

Chapter 291: Recognize as godparent

Uncle Wang, who was not short of money, was eating dumplings in the library.

"Your dad makes such a big dumpling and can he make some money?" Uncle Wang said.

"My dad said that he got to let his customers be full. And it's okay if he doesn't make a lot of money." Zhou Kai answered.

"The shop is your own, so it's okay." Uncle Wang nodded.

Because it was their own, they don't need to pay any additional rent. It didn't matter if they earn more or less. Just got something to do, so it won't be too boring.

Uncle Wang himself was like that.

He wasn't short of money, but he came to Bei University Management Library to help out. That way, he won't be too bored.

"Grandpa, enjoy. I'll go out to play basketball. You don't need to wash it. I will bring it back to wash it later. You can't wash the oiliness here." Zhou Kai reminded.

"Go." Uncle Wang nodded.

Zhou Kai went to play basketball. Uncle Wang ate the dumplings in his food box and watched this kid play basketball.

He was a young man. Full of energy. Zhou Kai came back after a while and came to collect the food box. He said, "Grandpa, I'll go back first."

"Haven't paid yet." Uncle Wang called out.

"Don't give me money. Next time, if you go out and see any good books, just buy it for me." Uncle Wang agreed to his suggestion.

As for Aunt Ma's proposal of recognizing as a godparent, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had discussed it at night.

"Uncle Wang is very kind to Da Wa. He always brings some good books from outside and passes it to him." Lin Qing He chatted.

It was like treating him as a grandson.

He made things a lot easier for the family. The reason why this place was transferred to the school was to let her family live in this place.

Also, the dumpling shop. Uncle Wang had helped them choose it.

"It's just that he is too rich. It makes people think we want to take advantage of him." Lin Qing He said.

Being away from home, having a relative in the capital would be very nice.

"We'll see." Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything.

He had met Uncle Wang. When he first opened the store, Uncle Wang often came over.

The matter of recognizing a godparent was put aside.

The days passed as usual. But as far as the family's debt gratitude to Uncle Wang was concerned, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai would not stand by idly if something happened to him.

Aunt Ma had mentioned it. But after that, the more she thought about it, the more she felt it was perfect.

If it were to happen, then old Wang will have protection in the future.

As for Lin Qing He's worries. What kind of worries were they? They will be supporting old Wang to the end of his life. Old Wang's things left to her were naturally justified.

How can it not work out?

However, she was engaged with work now. She had no time to go out to purposely find Lao Wang.

Moreover, Uncle Wang rarely came to the shop. He was mostly in the library. It was not until half a month later when Aunt Ma saw Uncle Wang out for a stroll.

"Oh, old Wang." Aunt Ma broke out into a grin when she saw Uncle Wang.

"Why are you doing the dishes here?" Uncle Wang hadn't come over for a long time. He didn't know that Aunt Ma had already received one month's salary.

"I have been working here for a month." Since Aunt Ma got the job, she felt more lively every day.

Although the hours were quite long, the hours spent in a day on working were less than three hours.

When they were done, she just sat on the stool. Helping them choose dishes was very simple.

Just yesterday, the salary of twenty yuan was paid. Aunt Ma was very happy.

"This shop pack so much filling and you can still afford to hire people." Uncle Wang teased Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled and said, "Uncle have a cucumber or tomato?"

"Give me a tomato." Uncle Wang didn't hold back.

Zhou Qing Bai grabbed him a tomato, which was already washed and had been placed in the basket.

Uncle Wang sat and chatted with Aunt Ma for a while. When Uncle Wang was about to leave, Aunt Ma came out and called him: "Old Wang, wait for me."

"What's the matter?" Uncle Wang was puzzled.

"Old Wang, have you ever thought about recognizing Xiao Kai's father as a godson?" Aunt Ma went straight to the point.

"Who suggested this?" Uncle Wang was shocked and stared at Aunt Ma.

"I did." Aunt Ma replied, "I think it's perfect. You become related to Xiao Kai's father. From now on, Xiao Kai and his brothers will be your grandsons."

Uncle Wang hadn't thought about this before. But what Aunt Ma said made this old man's heart moved.

He truly treated Zhou Kai as a grandson. If his son and daughter-in-law hadn't fled abroad at that time, his grandson must be this old now.

But so far, no news had come back.

He heard that the ship seemed to have sunk.

Uncle Wang knew that his son and daughter-in-law had most likely met with misfortune. If not, why won't they even send a letter back for so many years?

"What do you think? I think it's perfect. However, Teacher Lin seems unwilling. She's afraid that people will say she's coveting your money." Aunt Ma explained.

"Covet my money? She has an unlimited future as an English teacher. Her three children are all sensible and a man is capable of bearing responsibility." Uncle Wang said.

Aunt Ma agreed: "Isn't that right? If the couple agrees to this, you will be able to have someone to take care of you in the future. It's not just me saying this. Even if you leave them all the property, there's nothing wrong. Not giving it to those who care for you to your end-of-life, then who are you going to give it to?"

Uncle Wang nodded.

He actually didn't have much money. Just over 10,000 yuan. He also had a job in a library and a courtyard dwelling.

"If you think it's fine, I'll discuss it for you. It's not a trivial matter to recognize a godchild. If you thought it through, you can come over and let me know." Aunt Ma continued.

"Alright." Uncle Wang nodded and went back.

Aunt Ma went back inside and told Zhou Qing Bai: "Xiao Kai’s father, I think the godparent matter is a good choice. I heard Teacher Lin said that Xiao Kai will join the army in the future? Old Wang has connections. Also, old Wang and the principal of Bei University are old acquaintances. Teacher Lin's future development will be unlimited."

"We're not seeking these." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

"I know, but that's what I said. Teacher Lin worries too much. Is it necessary to be afraid of others talking? If I am old Wang, then I am the only one left in the family. Whoever provides for me in old age will receive my things in the future. It's undisputed" Aunt Ma persuaded.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled and said, "Too far in the future. Uncle Wang is in good health. It won't be a problem to live another thirty years."

"He had received a lot of suffering in the early years. It'll be great if he can last for ten years." Aunt Ma shook her head.

"What did Uncle Wang say?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"What objection could old Wang have. He's delighted. I let him go back and think about it." Aunt Ma responded.

Chapter 292: Excessive doting

After returning home in the evening, Zhou Qing Bai told Lin Qing He about the matter again.

After hearing this, Lin Qing He went to find Aunt Ma. She smilingly expressed to Aunt Ma: "If Uncle Wang is willing, then it's no problem for us. I'll have to trouble Uncle Ma to find a suitable date. Everyone will go to the dumpling shop for a meal."

"Okay, when old Wang comes over, I'll give him a definite word." Aunt Ma was delighted.

Their old Ma Family had a very good relationship with old Wang Family before, so it went without saying that they hope to see that old Wang, this good old neighbor, have someone to provide for him during his old age.

In her own words, so what if he has more money? When he wants someone to pour a cup of warm water, there would be no one. It was really uncomfortable to be all alone.

At the end of May, the godparent-godchild relationship had commenced.

Zhou Kai, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai changed their way of calling and it became Grandpa Wang.

As for Zhou Qing Bai it was Uncle. Same for Lin Qing He. Uncle Wang was a few years younger than Father Zhou, but his health was inferior to Father Zhou.

Can't be helped. He had suffered a few years earlier.

After acknowledging this relationship, old Wang stopped eating in the school cafeteria. Zhou Kai would pick him up and they eat at the dumpling shop.

That evening, the family gathered around and had mutton and radish soup. It was served with Zhou Qing Bai's buns.

Since opening the dumpling shop, Zhou Qing Bai has mastered the two words -'culinary art'. Now even for breakfast, Lin Qing He would send Zhou Kai to the shop in the morning to pack breakfast and bring it back home. The family had completely stopped opening the stove.

Three meals a day was covered by Zhou Qing Bai.

For example, today’s mutton and radish soup and vegetable buns were Zhou Qing Bai's masterpieces.

Lin Qing He found out that her man was really a treasure. She was thinking, what other skills of her Qing Bai hadn't she unearthed?

"Why is there mutton today?" Lin Qing He asked after eating to her heart's content.

The vegetable buns with lamb and radish soup were really delicious.

"I saw it when going over, so I bought some." Zhou Qing Bai said.

It can be regarded that he had witnessed. The development of the capital was really changing with each passing day. Many hawkers appeared. Anything was sold.

Although this mutton was little, it was still available.

Not only was Lin Qing He satisfied, but also the boys and old Wang.

"My dad's culinary skill is that good. We didn't notice before. It's all due to Mother's excessive doting." Zhou Gui said.

"Me excessively doting? In the past, your dad went out early and returned to work at night in the countryside. How unscrupulous would I be to make him come back to work at home after finishing his work?" Lin Qing He retorted.

"It seems like that. When my dad is idle, didn't his fingers stay away from dust and dirt." Zhou Gui said.

"Not arguing with you, it'll reduce my IQ." Lin Qing He responded in contempt.

Old Wang smiled and said, "I'll go back first."

"Send you god-grandpa back." Lin Qing He said.

The two youngest sent him back to school. As for Zhou Kai, he remained to wash the dishes and watch the shop. Lin Qing He took Zhou Qing Bai out to watch the movie.

The couple had a rare opportunity to experience a two-person world for a while.

When they came back in the evening, they were welcomed by the three boys' condemning.

"By the way, this summer vacation I plan to go out and travel with your dad. I'll leave the shop to you to run it." Lin Qing He told them.

It was mid-June in the blink of an eye. The holiday was about half a month away. Lin Qing He planned to go south with Zhou Qing Bai.

The shop wasn't going to be closed. Just leave it to these little mischievous guys.

"Are you going to leave us, stepchildren, behind and have your two-person world?" Zhou Xuan uttered with mixed emotion.

"You're finally this big. Can't your old father and old mother go out and see the world while we can move? When you get older, we will have to help you mind the grandchildren. Where will we have the time? I have to take advantage of now." Lin Qing He said confidently.

"Mind your children." Zhou Qing Bai added.

He planned to travel around with his wife in the future. He didn't want to be pestered by his grandchildren then. They gave birth to them, then they raise them.

"We are still children! Can you not discuss such long-term issues with us?" Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Okay. Go study. Then brush your teeth and turn off the light to go to bed later." Lin Qing He dismissed them with this and ignored them.

She returned to the room with Zhou Qing Bai.

The weather was already a bit hot now. Lin Qing He took out the electric fan from her space and enjoyed it.

This time belonged to them, husband and wife.

"Although it's much cooler with an electric fan, it's still not as good as the air conditioner." Lin Qing He commented.

"The fan is pretty good." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Such an advanced product was already very good in his opinion.

"There are still two in my space, when will we take them out?" Lin Qing He asked.

One was for Er Wa. He was previously living with Zhou Xiao Mei, so she wanted to give him one.

Another one was going to be put in the next room for Da Wa. Now one for the three brothers was enough. The remaining one was for old Wang.

Old Wang still lived in the school dormitory. It was a single room, which was a bit stuffy.

An electric fan was needed.

"We'll decide after coming back from the south," Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Although it was hot, everyone still lived with it. There was no hurry.

Lin Qing He listened to Zhou Qing Bai.

"Go to sleep. You'll have to get up early tomorrow." Lin Qing He said.

However, Zhou Qing Bai, who ate a lot of mutton and mutton soup tonight, was obviously going to stay still.

"Don't know you feel tired." Lin Qing He pouted.

"Very comfortable, not tired." Zhou Qing Bai laughed.

The couple was occupied for a while and then they hugged each other to sleep. On such a hot day, their relationship was really good.

In a blink of an eye, it was time for summer vacation.

A telegram was sent to the old Zhou to report they were fine and notify them that they would not go back in the summer vacation. Then Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He went south.

"Their feeling is without a flaw." Aunt Ma remarked emotionally.

"Why didn't they bring? I'm this old. I won't bother them." Zhou Gui Lai complained.

He wanted to follow.

"Eldest Brother and I won't bother them either. The two of them want a couple time. They won't bring anyone. Accept our fate." Zhou Xuan said.

"I still haven't gotten used to it after so many years." Zhou Kai made a bachelor comment.

"It was the same before?" Old Wang asked.

"It's always been like this. The two of them are true love. We are an accident." Zhou Kai replied calmly.

As soon as these words came out, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai sighed.

Old Wang and Aunt Ma couldn't help but laughed. Then they asked the children more about their parents.

Zhou Gui, the naughty lad said, "My mom really spoiled my dad. She even kept a bag of milk powder for my dad, and brew it for him in the middle of the night. She thought that we didn't know, but we knew everything. "

Chapter 293: Extremely large profit

The milk powder matter was only one of the many.

There were a lot of other things, such as clothes.

Their mother didn't make many new clothes for herself. However, their father had a lot of clothes. There were a good few vests and several sets of the rest.

Even if the countryside was poorer before, but their dad can have a new set of clothes every year. How much of luxury was a set of clothes?

On the other hand, their father was much simpler than their mother.

It can be summarized in one sentence.

His wife had the final say.

On the surface, it was the male handle outside, the female dictate the inside. But in fact, as long as his wife spoke, he basically never object.

Don't know what heavenly love this was.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't know that their three sons exposing their relationship to Aunt Ma and their god-grandpa.

They were already on the train.

The couple carried a bag as a cover. Then they took out all kinds of food from the bag. They could also read a book to pass the time.

Lin Qing He munched a fresh tomato and then read her English book. While Zhou Qing Bai was reading the newspaper. He didn't dislike newspapers about many parts of the country at all. He was able to be enthralled.

Zhou Qing Bai also didn't know when things started to reform.

He wanted to make money. Although he didn't place too much value on money, he knew very well that he must make more money if he wants his wife to live well in the future.

Therefore, he would take a look at the situation across the country for reference.

"Wife, our family has to strive for 10,000 yuan." Zhou Qing Bai closed the newspaper and said to his wife.

Lin Qing He was shocked when she heard these words. Then laughed. Watching him, she said: "Then you have to work hard this time. My bit of salary can't even compare with your dumpling shop."

Zhou Qing Bai’s dumpling shop business was extremely well.

In June, Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop made a profit of almost 150 yuan.

More than twice her salary.

Who can believe that such a small margin can make so much? At this moment, the profit of doing business was huge.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled: "I will work harder this time."

Only them, husband and wife were in the carriage. Their voices were lowered. So they were naturally not afraid of being overheard.

Although there was space and there was no one in this carriage, but the train was still uncomfortable.

When they got off the trains and arrived in Yang Cheng, Lin Qing He breathed out relief.

"Find a place to rest first," Lin Qing He said.

She didn't want to do anything right now.

When Zhou Qing Bai reached Yang Cheng, he was still a little bit confused because he couldn't understand the Cantonese accent here. Lin Qing He was fluent in Cantonese like a local. If there were a few inputs of English, one thought would believe she was from Hong Kong Island.

Zhou Qing Bai was truly taken with his omnipotent wife. He felt that his wife knew everything.

"It's your first time, no wonder you don't understand. You get it after a few more visits. In fact, this Cantonese isn't much different from Mandarin." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. It was fine to just follow his wife.

After resting for a night, Lin Qing He regained her energy early the next morning.

Then she began to wander around with Zhou Qing Bai.

Have to say, the south at this time was quite advanced. Everything in sight was dazzling.

Lin Qing He wasn't too surprised, but Zhou Qing Bai, who was born and raised, was obviously stunned.

"Never thought our southern side would develop so fast." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"Yeah." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

No matter how much he read the newspaper, it wasn't as shocking as seeing it personally.

This Yang Cheng had really developed to this point. The transistor radio, tape recorders, and even black and white TV sets that were very precious in their hometown weren't rare here.

Because there was already a color TV!

Zhou Qing Bai became silent after taking all this in.

Lin Qing He didn't disturb him.

In the future, a bunch moving to the southside. Those who come to work in factories in the south were said to have a lot of wages per month. They were calculated on a piece-by-piece basis. Some earned more than two or three hundred yuan. For many places in the north, at this time the south was almost full of gold.

After all, walking at the forefront of this era was naturally the most developed.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai wandered around Yangcheng for three days before they started to purchase and ship goods.

Because they got a space at hand, it can be said that it was very convenient. On the spot, they bought a bicycle and then use the bicycle to carry goods.

One time, they can only carry one TV set or some other electrical appliances. But it didn't matter.

After storing a space full of goods, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went directly back to the municipal city. This batch of goods was scattered around the city.

This time around, the couple made 17,000 yuan or so.

"Let's make another trip." The couple looked at each other and headed to the south again.

Even if it was Zhou Qing Bai, a man with a ruler-straight root, felt stimulated at this moment.

In one go it was more than 17,800 yuan. This profit was extremely large.

This was indeed illegal nowadays. Zhou Qing Bai had gone against the army's education. However, this was on the basis that he didn't harm anyone.

As long as it didn't hurt people, he didn't feel that this was overboard.

Because he only charged the purchase price and the shipment price. The shipment price was similar to those sold in the mall. The price wasn't raised much.

After arriving in Yang Cheng again, the couple couldn't wait to get started. Many luxuries flowed into the space.

This time, the two of them didn’t go to the city anymore. They headed to the provincial city. It took three days to sell the luxury goods accumulated in the space. This time it was more than last time. They made nearly 20,000 yuan.

"It's no wonder that profiteering this moment is a big crime." Lin Qing He remarked with a surge of emotion.

This profit was too big. With these two visits, they made almost 40,000 yuan. Others may not have such a large profit as hers, but if they can bring some back, they can reach a few hundred.

"It's almost time. Should go back." Zhou Qing Bai reminded.

Although the husband and wife only bought two batches and sold two batches, this summer vacation was reaching its end.

Lin Qing He leaned in Zhou Qing Bai's arms: "I am tired."

How can she not be tired? She had been running for so long. Making money was making money, but it still really exhausting.

The couple took their own watches, electric fans, and TV sets from the space and set off on their return journey.

The two went home first when they returned to the capital.

When moving the electric fan and TV back to their place, it attracted a lot of attention.

After all, they were all major household items. One TV set and three electric fans!

Chapter 294: Sons' ambition

"Teacher Lin, where did you buy this?" inquired a neighbor from downstairs.

Other people can't help but look at their couple. These things weren't easy to buy. Besides being expensive, they weren't easy to source.

"I met a local man in the south. We got a good relationship, so I asked him to help." Lin Qing He explained.

"That's great. So many electric fans. How about transfer one to my house. My house lacks an electric fan." An old lady touched the electric fan and said.

"Can't be transferred. If transferred, wouldn't that mean reselling? I have a decent job. I don't do that." Lin Qing He immediately waved her hand when she heard these words. Don't know where the tens of thousands she had made in the past two months come from. She can actually deny it straight away without going red.

When Zhou Qing Bai came down, he was laughing in his heart and then indifferently moved the two electric fans upstairs.

He had just moved the TV.

" One for you two, one for the kids. Then isn't there one left." The old lady said: "We are neighbours. It's not reselling. At most, it's helping out."

"This one is for my children's god-grandfather. Their god-grandfather lives a single room in the school. The weather is very sultry. An electric fan is needed to sleep soundly at night." Lin Qing He explained.

Everyone was surprised: "You bought it for old Wang?"

"Yes." Lin Qing He replied.

Soon Zhou Qing Bai finished moving things and came down.

When the couple went over, they brought this electric fan to the shop.

At this time, the dumpling shop was very busy because it happened to be dinner hour. Since it's dinner time, it was naturally lively.

Zhou Kai, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai were present. So was old Wang and Aunt Ma. Though they were busy, there was talking and laughing. It was very merry despite the rush.

"Oh, you are back?" Aunt Ma's sharp eyes noticed and said happily.

"We're back." Lin Qing He smiled and nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai took over his eldest's position and started to make dumplings for the guests.

"Mom, when did you buy this electric fan?" Zhou Gui Lai said with full of interest.

"Brought it back this time. There is one in your room. This one is for your god-grandfather, so remember to deliver it later." Lin Qing He said.

"What need is there?" Old Wang said.

"It's useful. If not, I won't bring it all the way back? The room is too hot and with an electric fan it'll be just right." Lin Qing He said.

"Old Wang, you can sleep comfortably now." Aunt Ma smiled.

Old Wang felt helpless and shook his head without saying anything. Still, he was obviously delighted.

The dinner rush was over. Aunt Ma also got off work and she went back first. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had dinner with old Wang and their three sons.

After eating, Zhou Kai was sent to bring the electric fan back for his god-grandfather. Then the family gathered together at the bathhouse.

They went home after a comfort wash.

When they went home, not only did they see an electric fan in the room, but also a TV set in the living room.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went back to sleep in their room and left the three of them to mess around.

The school will start the day after tomorrow. Lin Qing He needed to gather her energy first.

They made a lot of money this summer, but it was really tiring.

The husband and wife can enjoy the electric fan with integrity.

While the three brothers were working on the TV. It was until the latter half of the night when they went to bed.

They got up early the next morning and continued. Zhou Qing Bai let them be. He went out to open the shop by himself.

Lin Qing He slept until after nine o'clock in the morning. When she got up, all three sons were in the middle of watching TV at home.

That's right. The TV didn't need Zhou Qing Bai to move his hands. The three of them had set it up and it was already broadcasting. The three of them were watching it.

"Er Wa..."

"Mom, you call my name." Zhou Xuan corrected at once.

"Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, I bought you two watches. Do you want it?" Lin Qing He asked while brushing her teeth.

"Second Brother, my mother is showing her love by calling our nickname and actually dislike it. Mom, I won't have any complaints if you call me San Wa." Zhou Gui Lai pointed out immediately.

"Mom, I made a mistake just now. I have no objection," Zhou Xuan said.

"It's on the counter in the room, one each." Lin Qing He told.

The two brothers immediately ran in to get the watch. One piece for each of them. It was suitable for their age. The two brothers loved.

They were someone with watches!

"Mom, did you make a fortune this time?" Zhou Kai asked his mother as he looked at his two younger brothers.

He already got it, so he didn't care.

"Didn't get rich, but we did spend a lot of money." Lin Qing He casually replied.

Except for the two of them, no one would be told about getting rich matter. Not even their own son.

"Mom, we have made a lot of money in these two months!" Zhou Xuan brought up immediately.

"How much?" Lin Qing He began having congee with salted eggs.

"Go get the account book." Zhou Xuan pushed his younger brother.

Zhou Gui Lai was in a good mood, so he didn't mind too much. He went to get the account book at once.

Then they began to report work performance to their mother.

They made 200 yuan in July. For this month, August, they had currently made 230 or so. It can break through 250 yuan.

"Why is it so much?" Lin Qing He asked in surprise.

This was really surprising.

Her family's dumpling shop got a very small margin. If they can make so much, they have to sell a lot of dumplings.

"Eldest Brother didn't just sell cooked dumplings, but also uncooked dumplings," Zhou Xuan explained.

This was Zhou Kai's handiwork. The shop not only sold cooked but also sold raw ones. The customer can come to buy dumplings and bring them back home to cook and eat.

And because of this, the sales of the shop's dumplings have gone up.

Many people actually came to buy dumplings and take them home to cook for their own family.

And because of the large number of manpower during the summer vacation, it surpassed the profit of 200. This month, August was even more.

The brothers were quite proud.

"Really not considering doing business in the future and join the army?" Lin Qing He looked at her very business-minded eldest son and asked.

"Let Er Wa do it." Zhou Kai shook his head, his ambition wasn't in that area.

"I don't want to do business either. I will go to Bei University in the future and work at Bei University like my mom." Zhou Xuan stated. This was his goal.

"You won't do it, then I will do it." Zhou Gui Lai accepted the job and declared.

He felt that doing business was good.

Lin Qing He nodded and didn't interfere with their own choice. Alright, youngest son will be doing business and said, "Then you have to study hard now. The family's stall will be handed over to you in the future."

"Ah? Shouldn't it be come out earlier to take over." Zhou Gui Lai uttered.

"When you come out to do business, you have to get your academic qualifications." Lin Qing He laughed.

Chapter 295: Didn't give a chance

Lin Qing He didn't interfere too much with the three sons' choice. They were all raised by her. They weren't one without their own idea. Let them plan their own future path.

She can only provide some consultation here.

She was finished with breakfast. She wasn't interested in staying behind to watch TV, so she left the three boys behind and came to the dumpling shop.

She didn't tell the boys off. After all, they found it interesting. In a few days, they won't find it so rare.

Zhou Qing Bai was relatively idle at the moment. But because of eldest son pioneered the sale of raw dumplings, he and Aunt Ma were making dumplings.

Old Wang was there too. Lin Qing He asked, "Uncle, did you sleep well last night."

"It's pretty cool." Old Wang nodded.

He did sleep well last night. It was really comfortable to have an electric fan.

"That's good." Lin Qing He smiled and nodded. She continued, "Uncle, these two months were tiring for you and Aunt Ma."

"It's nothing. Having something to do, makes me more energetic all day." Aunt Ma merrily replied.

Old Wang brought up the southern side.

Lin Qing He chatted about the situation in the south.

Aunt Ma was so surprised: "Is that sie that developed?"

"Our side isn't any worst." Lin Qing He said.

It wasn't bad, but honestly, the supplies in the capital weren't as abundant as on the southern side.

However, the development of the capital wasn't a joke. It was also changing with each passing day.

After a few years, it would be a different world.

Lin Qing He stayed at the dumpling shop for a while and then came over to the Housing Management Bureau.

Why did she come? Naturally, to buy a courtyard!

She wanted to check if anyone wants to sell their property, courtyard or shop as her side was willing to buy it.

Well, what do you know. Someone was selling.

Lin Qing He took out the bicycle she bought in the south from the space and then rode home. The two little ones were unwilling to leave. They continued to watch TV. She brought Zhou Kai to the shop, Lin Qing He took Zhou Qingbai, who had freed up, with her and came to the Housing Management Bureau.

Along with her Qing Bai, she followed the people from the Housing Management Bureau to see a shop.

It wasn't just this place, but there was also a property. The property was the kind with a small courtyard, but it was just a front garden.

Lin Qing He didn't buy the shop. Although she knew that every inch of land was gold in future generations, she didn't want just any location. After all, the shop's area was really quiet right now.

This house wasn't a courtyard dwelling. It didn’t count as a property with a courtyard. It was purely a property with a front yard.

Still, the location was very good.

Even with the current market price of the era, the price of this property was more than 7,000. This wasn't cheap at all.

She tried to bargain but the price can't be cut. It was that price.

Lin Qing He still bought this property.

The property was written under both Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's names.

Needless to say how great Lin Qing He's mood was when she got the house certificate.

"If there is a shop in a lively area, give me a call?" Lin Qing He told the staff member.

"Alright, we'll keep an eye out for you." The staff member looked at the husband and wife and knew that this family was rich, and nodded in response.

Lin Qing He left him the phone number of the school office. Even if she was not there, other colleagues who received the call would tell her.

After buying a property, Lin Qing He was in a very good mood. She went back with Zhou Qing Bai.

"Uncle Wang should have some ways. Why don't you just find Uncle Wang?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"We can just come to the Housing Management Bureau and ask. No need to bother Uncle Wang. Otherwise, we can't explain where we got so much money." Lin Qing He explained.

She naturally had her consideration. It wasn't easy for her to take out so much money to buy a dumpling shop.

How can there be so much money left to buy other properties?

So forget it. Just take their time buying it. After all, they weren't in a rush.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and said nothing.

After school started, Lin Qing He went back to work. The children also attentively attended their class. While Zhou Qing Bai continued to run his shop.

Lin Qing He thought that the few boys' interests in TV were only going to last for those few days. Obviously, she underestimated the lure of the TV.

Fortunately, their academic performance had not regressed, otherwise, they could forget about watching TV.

"After school, hurry up and go help your dad. Watch TV as soon as you come back, you want a beating? Believe it or not, I will resell the TV?" However, Lin Qing He didn't hold back in her lecture.

Then the brothers were sent to help in the dumpling shop.

Lin Qing He was preparing for lessons and charging up in her room. When it was almost time for dinner, she was about to come to the dumpling shop.

"Auntie." As soon as she came out, she ran into Zhang Mei Lian. Zhang Mei Lian called out to her.

"I dare not answer you when you call me Auntie." Lin Qing He said politely, but her face displayed her indifference.

"Auntie, can you let me into the house to watch TV? I saw Xiao Xuan and the others were watching it. It seems interesting." Zhang Mei Lian said.

It wasn't like Lin Qing He didn’t know about her thought on her eldest son. She was blacklisted with her sister. She smiled, “That’s no way. If you are a boy, you can definitely come in. But you are a girl, while they are boys. You can't stay in the same room. You are this big. You have to marry. It's not good for your reputation if it spread out."

After speaking, Lin Qing He left.

After she went downstairs, Mrs. Zhang came out of the house, She looked at Zhang Mei Lian and said, "Young Sister, it’s not me saying it. Do you still want to put a hot face on a cold butt? She made it clear that she didn’t have a good impression of you. Just listen to Sister-in-law and prepare to marry the one that Sister-in-law introduced to you."

"How can that person compare to Zhou Kai." Zhang Mei Lian pursed her lips.

Initially, she planned to help at the dumpling shop this summer, but old Wang and Aunt was present. Especially Aunt Ma.

If she went over there, don't even think reaping anything then.

So she didn't go there. However, there was no chance to contact Zhou Kai in private.

God knows how much she liked this youth. Also, such a youth didn't understand anything. He wouldn't say anything about her not being innocent.

After all, he hadn't tasted a feminine flavor yet. He won't mind too much after letting him taste it.

But she was never given a chance.

"He is only sixteen now and eighteen in two years. How old are you now? Can you afford to wait? And I also heard that he is going to join the army," said Mrs. Zhang.

"Join the army is even better. It would be much easier for me to go and visit him." Zhang Mei Lian heard this and her eyes lit up, "Counting time, he will graduate next year, right?"

"Yes, graduate next year." Mrs. Zhang twitched her lips.

"That's great." Zhang Mei Lian said.

Mrs. Zhang was ridiculing in her heart. Old Zhou Family didn't have any intention in that respect. Besides, the other was a high-achieving student, why would they want someone like you?

Mrs. Zhang wanted her to marry out soon and stop freeloading at home, so she turned around to convince her mother-in-law.

Chapter 296: Seek fortune

As for old Zhang family's idea, Lin Qing He threw it to the back of her mind as soon as she turned away.

The three sons she raised weren't stupid. Want to scheme her sons, she won't be any door. Not even a window too.

Was it useful to be weak and delicate? It was useless.

Lin Qing He had always prepared the idea of her sons walking their own. As for her sons' partner, she won't get involved in the decision.

If she was dissatisfied, she will say it. If they insist on marrying, then she will not stop them. In the future, everyone can live independently. That was no problem.

But it was too early to say this, they were still small.

Lin Qing He met Aunt Ma on the way over. Aunt Ma was getting off work and making her way home.

"Xiao Kai told me to call you when I got back and don't read the book and forget the time." Aunt Ma smiled.

"My stomach is grumbling." Lin Qing He smilingly responded.

The two didn't talk too much. Aunt Ma went back and Lin Qing He also made her way.

The family ate dinner together.

"This side lacks a fan." Lin Qing He remarked.

On this hot day, one can sweat from having a meal. She hadn't thought about having an electric fan here.

"Buy it next time." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

This hot weather was indeed too hot. He was wearing a vest when he cooked dumplings. Still, he was hot. Certainly needed an electric fan to cool off.

As for the customers who came to eat dumplings, the service at the moment wasn't so attentive. Having an electric fan? Nonexistent.

"After eating, you two tidy up." Lin Qing He directed to her three sons.

Today, old Wang didn't come to eat. He ate at the school.

After she finished eating, she took Zhou Qing Bai out and rode the bicycle to the square to stroll in the evening breeze.

"When do you think we should bring Father and Mother over?" Lin Qing He asked.

"We'll see next year." Zhou Qing Bai said.

The dumpling shop just opened this year. Although the business wasn't bad, it wasn't completely stable yet.

Lin Qing He nodded. Then she saw an acquaintance on the other side of the square. Wasn't it Chen Xue? She was strolling with a man. It looked like she was dating.

Chen Xue also noticed Lin Qing He. After a glance, she walked away with the man as if she didn't see her.

"You know her?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Former dorm mate, but she moved out later." Lin Qing He replied.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't ask anymore. He could sense that the relationship was probably bad.

While Lin Qing He continued on, "I don't have any prejudice against her. Everyone has the right to choose a more favorable position to them. But they can't hurt others."

What Chen Xue did was to make her life better. It was understandable.

However, Chen Xue's actions were no different from the original owner. Which was really unacceptable for Lin Qinghe.

Abandoning one's husband and children. This was a display of one's character as well as a character's bad morals. Even if such a person was outstanding in other aspects, he/she wasn't welcome in Lin Qing He's mind.

Lin Qing He estimated that Chen Xue would regret it later.

Zhou Qing Bai sounded an acknowledgment. He did not say much about Chen Xue's matter and turned it to Zhou Kai's graduation next year.

"Uncle Wang said that when he graduates, he will go to the military academy for two years before letting him go to the army." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"I don't understand these. You decide how it works best and let him choose which one." Lin Qing He said.

"Uncle Wang's suggestion is good. Let him go to the military academy for another two years and he will only be 19 after he comes out." Zhou Qing Bai said.

He came out of the army. In the army, the requirements for academic qualifications weren't low. Zhou Qing Bai knew that academic qualifications were indispensable if he wants to go higher and farther in the future.

After graduating from Bei University and going to the military academy for two years, it was definitely enough.

Lin Qing He said, "I am afraid that we will have to leave the dumpling shop to San Wa in the future." She told him the three brothers' ambition.

She knew that her eldest son wanted to join the army. He always wanted to.

She was a little surprised that second son wanted to be a teacher. She felt that second son was actually more suitable for business.

It wasn't bad that third son wanted to do business. After all, the stinky brat is sociable. He can converse with anyone. A social skill that he can learn without a teacher. He will be able to mingle in the future.

"Go on start his own business. Let's keep it for our old age care." Zhou Qing Bai didn't have that plan.

Lin Qing He smiled and looked at him, "Are you planning to sell dumplings for a lifetime? That can't do. Every summer and winter vacation, both of us will be going out to enjoy the mountains and rivers. We don't have that time, so it's fine to dump it to him."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai responded with a warm gaze.

The couple went to buy ice cream again. It was so comfortable. They didn't go home until almost nine o'clock.

The brothers were watching TV. Seeing the husband and wife come back, they said, "Back from your date?"

"If you are envious, you can also find one." Lin Qing He said.

"Mom, did you approve of us having teen love?" Zhou Xuan asked in surprise.

"Approve. Your dad and I want to hold grandchildren. Hurry up and get a teen love and birth some for us to play with," Lin Qing He said.

"Eldest Brother, it's up to you!" Zhou Gui Lai said.

Zhou Kai appeared speechless and said, "I won't consider this personal issue until I'm twenty-five. You two can do it as soon as possible."

"Twenty-five years old?" Zhou Qing Bai glanced at him. He was obviously not satisfied with this age.

"That's too old. When Dad was twenty-five years old, all three of us were born." Zhou Xuan said.

"That's right." Zhou Gui Lai also nodded.

Lin Qing He brought out a plate of fruit to eat. The family ate while watching TV. It was almost half-past nine when they turned off the TV and went to bed.

Life at home was very stable and settled.

Lin Qing He got a daily routine. Same for Zhou Qing Bai. The other three children had completely adapted to life here in the capital.

At old Zhou Family's side.

When Father Zhou and Mother Zhou was having dinner that day, Zhou Liu Ni came.

"Liu Ni has come. Have you eaten yet?" Mother Zhou asked casually.

"I haven't eaten it yet," answered Zhou Liu as she eyed the scrambled eggs on the table.

The old couple had a fixed amount, but since they heard that she hadn't eaten, they let her join them.

"Grandfather, how are Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt doing in the capital? The dumpling shop must be very good, right?" Zhou Liu spoke.

"A dumpling shop isn't selling something uncommon. How good can the business be?" said Mother Zhou.

"Grandmother, it can't be that Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt have a good life in the capital and abandon you now?" Said Ni said.

"What are you talking about, lass? Whether your fourth uncle and fourth aunt are filial or not, how we not tell?" Mother Zhou said She was unwilling to listen to this.

"Then why didn't they come back this summer." Zhou Liu Ni pointed out.

"The shop is already open, how can they be free? The monthly rent is a lot. Don't know how it's going. However, they will be back during the New Year." Mother Zhou said with slight worry.

Chapter 297: Third Youngest Brother improving

"Waiting until New Year is too long. Grandmother, have you thought of going to see my fourth uncle and fourth aunt? A letter of introduction is no longer needed, you can go anywhere. Nobody would intervene." Said Zhou Liu Ni.

"What are you talking about? What kind of place is the capital? Is it somewhere you can go just because you want to?" Father Zhou shot a glance at his granddaughter.

"Well, isn't it because I see my grandmother is worried? If she wants to go, I can take her there," responded Zhou Liu Ni

"What are you going for? You can't even speak and don't know where to go once there." Father Zhou objected.

At this, Zhou Liu Ni said: "What's so difficult? Once there, just find the police. They'll take us to Bei University and let the intercom call Fourth Auntie. That should do, right?"

"Nice try." Father Zhou said: "Eat your food."

"Grandma, I'm already this big, I can do any chores. Since Fourth Uncle opened a shop, I want to go over and help with the dishes." Zhou Liu Ni persisted.

Father Zhou remained silent. While Mother Zhou was persuaded. "How could your mother agree?"

"Why wouldn't she? My fourth uncle and fourth aunt aren't someone else. What's wrong with me going over to help?" Zhou Liu Ni immediately continued on when seeing her grandmother was persuaded.

"Wait until your fourth uncle and fourth aunt come back first before we talk." Mother Zhou said.

Zhou Liu Ni was ecstatic. After eating, she wiped her mouth and ran away without helping her grandparents with the cleaning up.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't quibble about it.

The old couple had a lot of matters on their hand now. Father Zhou raised. This year was ten ducks. By this time, they will start laying eggs.

Mother Zhou raised more than a dozen chickens and said, "It's because of having no time to come back. If not, I won't need to sell these eggs. They can take it with them to eat."

"Tomorrow Da Wa's uncle (3rd Lin) will come over to collect the eggs. Store them away properly." Father Zhou said.

"It's all set. It won't fall." Mother Zhou nodded.

Third Brother Lin knew how to interact. Knowing that his elder sister's parents-in-law were raising chickens and ducks, he came here to help take them to the city to sell them.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou liked Third Brother Lin very much.

Originally, Third Brother Lin only sold his own family's. But now it was expanding. Basically the next day he will bring the neighbors' batch of eggs or live chickens to the city to sell.

On Mother Zhou's side, he would come here every few days. As for other people, Third Brother Lin, would charge a little fee.

For example, for three jins of eggs, Third Brother Lin would have to earn an egg worth of fee, which was naturally not much. So everyone was willing to sell him and bring the money back. After all, it saved a lot of effort.

Third Brother Lin now went to the county town every other day. Every time he went to the county town, he would attach a pole on his bicycle. There were two baskets on both sides of the pole. It was filled with eggs, which were cushioned with rice bran.

If there were live chickens or ducks, he would tie them to the poles. This also made some money.

In a month, he can earn nearly 20 yuan more to supplement the family. He can also sell his own eggs or live chickens. So altogether, he can earn about 30 yuan a month.

Third Sister-in-law Lin couldn't be any more pleased.

Thirty yuan was a sum of money. Even if people's wages have increased in recent years, thirty yuan was a good standard.

But even so, Third Brother Lin didn't dare to lose his work in the field. He would go to the field every second day. So life was pretty good.

Because Third Brother Lin liked to listen to his sister.

His family sister told him to check around the city more. He did. Afterward, he noticed there were really many hawkers in the city and many things could be sold.

For example, every time he goes, he will let his wife give him a small bag of bean sprouts to bring over. These just relied on water to grow and they were also very popular.

Third Brother Lin was currently doing this. He was thinking about waiting for his sister to come back during the New Year before asking his sister.

Because he found that doing business was much better than doing farm work.

After all, he was just working from home now and can earn 30 yuan a month. He hadn't gone out all yet.

After all, there was a lot of ruckuses before. He was a little worried about whether it would return afterward.

Even if it was bean sprouts, he would sell a little every time. He didn't dare to sell too much.

Because Third Brother Lin listened to his elder sister, he tasted some sweetness. While the three Zhou brothers were much more conservative in this matter.

There had no intention in that respect at all.

At least so far, there wasn't any action. While Eldest Sister-in-law tried to bringing two chickens to the hospital to sell. But because of her cowering posture and worried mindset, she was very unlucky and wasn't able to sell them.

Seeing that she bring two chickens back, the other two knew without asking.

So, they didn't think about it.

The next day Third Brother Lin came with two baskets. There were also two chickens tied to the poles on the bike. He came to collect Mother Zhou's eggs.

Third Brother Lin came over in the morning and came back almost two o'clock in the afternoon.

After giving the money to Mother Zhou, Mother Zhou asked him to drink the sweetened water first.

Third Brother Lin didn't be reserved with her. After drinking, he said, "Auntie, I'll go back first."

"Take care." Mother Zhou nodded and smiled.

Third Brother Lin rode his bicycle back.

When Father Zhou came back from herding the ducks, Mother Zhou said: "Da Wa's uncle is too good."

Not only was he polite, but he also didn't pinch any of her pennies.

Father Zhou said: "Before when you found out the bicycle was given to him, you were mad."

Mother Zhou felt her face was lost after being said so, and replied, "I didn't say anything."

When she heard about it, she was really reluctant, even when they already have one. After all, she still got three more sons.

A bike was a major item. How can one mind one more?

Later, she heard from Eldest's wife. He gave fifty yuan for it. Not gain for nothing.

She was also thankful that she didn't nag Fourth's wife. Otherwise, it'll be a slap in the face.

Now it didn't seem bad to transfer the bicycle to him.

Father Zhou didn't continue on. He changed the topic: "How much did it sell for today?"

A jin of eggs was three dimes or so. Duck eggs were a little more expensive. Today, they made almost one and a half yuans. Mother Zhou was very satisfied.

Since the two of them got sons to support them, these can be saved. As the saying goes, with money in hand, they don't need to panic. It was the same for everyone.

Mother Zhou had saved a little this year.

She was thinking, if youngest son's shop didn't make money, she would send the money she saved. After all, the expense in the capital was very high. The school supplies for grandchildren also consume money.

Even if Fourth's wife's salary was high, it may not be enough to spend. She and her husband were still mobile. They can't the three grandsons starve, right?

So Mother Zhou was like a hamster, working hard to save money.

Chapter 298: Fall ill

The family over in the capital didn't know what the elderly thought.

The family lived very well.

For example, on this day, Zhou Kai grabbed some money and got a roast duck for takeaway. The whole family gathered around to eat the roast duck.

After eating, old Wang took the three brothers for a stroll. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai cleaned up, they closed the shop, and the couple got on the road.

"Go buy ice cream. I promise I won't eat it." Lin Qing He said.

Her aunt had visited. Her words were quite bold. She dared to eat one when her aunt was here. Zhou Qing Bai won't allow it.

So even if she said she won't eat, Zhou Qing Bai won't buy it. Instead, he bought her an apple to eat.

"Years later, we'll be like now. When the time comes, it'll be unstrained. We'll go out and relax every day." Lin Qing He smiled.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned, "Take our grandchildren along."

"Bring what grandchildren? I was joking with them. I won't bring them. They can raise themselves. When the daughters-in-law center the door, I will explain it clearly to her. Then I will get a trustworthy nanny to help out." Lin Qing He said.

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

It was October in the blink of an eye. Just half a month ago, Lin Qing He bought another shop after the house with a garden.

This shop wasn't large. Only fifty to sixty square meters. It wasn't a duplex like the dumpling shop which got a second-floor for resting.

But because the location was pretty good, it cost Lin Qing He 2,000 yuan. When she bought the dumpling shop before, it was only 3,000 yuan.

Still, Lin Qing He gallantly bought it.

However, what Lin Qing He pined for was the courtyard dwelling. She didn't dare aim for one with a few inner courtyards. She can think about it one or two courtyard ones.

It's just no one selling it.

No rush though. Someone will sell it. Just have to wait.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai walked around and said, "Have you noticed any changes between now and the beginning of the year?"

"More unrestrained." Zhou Qing Bai said.

When they first arrived at the beginning of the year, he can sense a little restriction. But this year, he saw that many skirts appeared on the street.

There were also skirts made of fabric imported from Ross, which looked very fashionable and beautiful.

It wasn't one or two who just wore this. From time to time on the street, one can always bump into a few. At the beginning of the year, there were very few.

It can be seen that this year's changes weren't small.

Lin Qing He smiled. They wandered around for a while and then went home.

Before the children came back, Lin Qing He went into the room to scrub herself.

"When we move in the future, have to get a bathroom." Lin Qing He said after washing up.

"When will this kind of property you mentioned appear?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

Although the question was unclear, Lin Qing He understood that her family's Qing Bai was talking about commercial housing.

"At this moment, it hasn't appeared. Got to take it slow." Lin Qing He said.

The couple sat together and watched TV with the fan on. It wasn't until 8 o'clock that the three boys came back from outside.

"Hurry up and do your homework." Lin Qing He dismissed.

The two little ones went back to the room to do their homework. Zhou Kai didn't need to because he was in college. Lin Qing He left him be.

"Mom, we are going to go shopping with God-grandpa the day after tomorrow." Zhou Kai said.

"Do you have any money?" Lin Qing He nodded and asked.

"Give me ten yuan more." Zhou Kai said.

Lin Qing He said, "Go and get it from your dad then."

Zhou Qing Bai responded as he watched the TV: "Go to the cabinet to get it."

The family's money wasn't hidden from these children. The children will not steal the money, after all, there was basically nothing to buy.

Moreover, as long as it wasn't unreasonable, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai, the two advanced parents, will not stop them.

"It would be great if we had a refrigerator," Zhou Kai continued on.

"Come on, a refrigerator is several thousand yuan. This is more expensive than your dad's dumpling shop." Lin Qing He disgruntledly responded.

She would buy an electric fan or a TV. However, she would never buy a refrigerator like that.

It was better to buy a shop or property if one got that money.

Zhou Kai smiled.

"Turn off the TV later." Lin Qing He said after seeing the time was half-past nine.

"Understood." Zhou Kai responded.

Then he watched his parents go in to rest.

Zhou Qing Bai had to get up at 5:30 every morning, so naturally, he had to go to bed earlier at night.

But before going to bed, Zhou Qing Bai jolted the unrecorded accounts.

He needed to keep accounts every day, and then he will do a thorough calculation at the end of the month.

Lin Qing He agreed with his meticulous and serious attitude.

"Make a good earning this year. When Father and Mother come over next time, they can live in the house." Lin Qing He said.

"Say it is rented," Zhou Qing Bai added.

He knew what his wife meant. She wants a reasonable excuse. However, Zhou Qing Bai felt that it was unnecessary. He followed the dumpling shop's suit and said it was rented from the owner.

But speaking of it, the house was very suitable for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to live in. It was quite new. After cleaning up, they can live in it. What's more, it got a garden. They can start a vegetable garden if they are interested. Then raise a few more chickens or something.

Lin Qing He had no objection. She brought up Zhou Xiao Mei: "I don't know if Xiao Mei wants to come."

"She'll come. It's not bad to rent our shop to them to sell buns," Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"Our shop can't do. Let them find another place." Lin Qing He shook her head.

The relationship with Zhou Xiao Mei was strong, but no matter how good it was, there was a limit. Lin Qing He intended to keep the store and open a luxury store in the future.

It was no problem to lend to Zhou Xiao Mei first. But what if Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin got accustomed to it? What if they want to buy it?

Will it be difficult to interact then?

Therefore, Lin Qing He didn't plan to rent out her family's shop to Zhou Xiao Mei. She'll just help Zhou Xiao Mei find another shop at that time. All in all, she would help Zhou Xiao Mei find a well-located shop.

Despite being relatives, everyone should settle the bill clearly. Better not leave knots in each other's hearts. Only then, it was the best way for relative to interact.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai didn't think so much. Whatever his wife said, he wouldn't have any objections.

It was the Double Ninth Festival in a few days. On that morning, Zhou Qing Bai went to buy ingredients and caught an old hen on the way. His wife had instructed last night that today was the Double Ninth Festival and to nourish the family with a stewed chicken.

Zhou Qing Bai, who has taken up the responsibility of cooking, was capable. Now he can cook everything.

When it was midday, Lin Qing He drank the fragrant chicken soup. There was a big drumstick in the bowl. She didn't hold back.

The other one was given to old Wang, who didn't come over to eat. Zhou Kai delivered it to him in a food box.

Ever since the godparent/godchild ceremony, old Wang often came over to eat. When he didn't come to eat, they didn't forget to give him a share.

Still, his age was high. Old Wang fell ill after entering the winter.

Chapter 299: Care

Old Wang only had dry coughs these days.

However, Lin Qing He took precaution. She got Zhou Kai to go to old Wang's place and sleep with his god-grandfather.

Although it was only a single room, it was fine for Zhou Kai to camp on the floor. There were enough quilts and blankets brought over, so it wasn't cold.

Old Wang said there was no need. It was just a small cold. What need was there?

But Lin Qing He insisted. Zhou Kai also expressed he wants to guard.

Well, that very night, at about eleven o'clock, old Wang began burning up.

The old man almost burnt silly. Thankfully, Zhou Kai was keen. Hearing his voice, he immediately got up. With a check, his forehead was so hot.

He helped the old man get up and drank water. While at it, he grabbed the medicine his mother left behind. Then he bundled his god-grandfather in warm clothes, covered him with a quilt, and went straight to the hospital.

At this time, the benefits of this kid's size were displayed.

All the way he carried his god-grandfather on his back to the hospital. He was only slightly panting. The doctor couldn't help compliment his good physical fitness.

Then he(the doctor) checked old Wang and put him on an IV drip.

After hearing that the fever medicine was fed, he didn't continue with the medicine. After all, the elderly's situation was fairly stable.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't know. It was only the next morning when Zhou Kai came over to ask to make pork ribs and lotus seed congee did they find out.

Zhou Qing Bai went to cooked pork ribs and lotus seed congee, so he went to open a shop first. Zhou Kai brought Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai over. Of course, Lin Qing He was with them. They came to see old Wang.

Old Wang's whole spirit was sluggish, but he was obviously happy.

"Quickly go have your class. There is nothing wrong with me. The fever is gone now. I can go back but Xiao Kai told me to see the situation first." Old Wang said with a smile.

"You can't just go back like this. Need to observe a bit." Lin Qing He urged.

Then she let him eat breakfast.

The family chatted with old Wang for a while. They waited for old Wang to finish eating, and then packed up their things and went back.

No choice. Those who go to school have to go to school, and those who give class have to give class.

"Is that your daughter or daughter-in-law?" asked a patient next to him.

"My daughter-in-law and my three grandchildren." Old Wang smilingly answered.

"Then you are really blessed. Your eldest grandson is really promising. He carried you over last night." The patient said.

"Even though he is a bit tall, he is only sixteen years old." Old Wang smiled: "This kid is a filial child. I said yesterday that I don't need him to sleep with me, but he insisted on staying with me. His parents let him keep watch. Now thinking of this, I feel scared."

"When old, you have to admit you're old. Don't overexert. Fortunately, you arrived on time last night. If not, afraid you won't get better soon." responded this patient.

"That's true. I must acknowledge I'm old in the future." Old Wang nodded and said: "But I am much better now, what need is there to stay in the hospital any longer?"

"Just stay, the children will be reassured," coaxed this patient.

The old saying was right, sickness comes like a mountain and goes like a thread. But that's because Zhou Kai sent him to the hospital in time last night and the cold medicine was also fed in time. So his spirit wasn't too bad today.

Although old Wand hadn't expended much energy, he can't stand the smell of disinfection from the hospital.

Zhou Kai had two classes this morning. After finishing the class, he came over. Old Wang spoke, "Let's pack up. We're not staying in the hospital."

"Grandfather, stay here first. I'll go ask the doctor and discuss it." Zhou Kai refused to listen to him. He poured him a glass of warm water and said.

He went to the doctor. The doctor said that it was indeed possible to not stay in the hospital, so Zhou Kai came back and said, "Then I will take you back."

Old Wang nodded. Then they went back to his single dormitory.

After Zhou Kai got him to lie down on the bed, he bought some apples and slice the apple for his god-grandfather. He said, "Grandfather, what do you want to eat this afternoon?"

"My appetite is a little weak. There is nothing I want to eat." Old Wang said while eating an apple.

"Nothing you want to eat. Then let's have celery and pork dumplings." Zhou Kai said.

"Alright. Go over at noon and bring me a portion." Old Wang nodded.

"Last night, you had scared me. You know, you were completely burning up. My mother's medicine is really effective. From here to the hospital, the fever had gone down a lot." Zhou Kai told.

"Where did your mother buy that medicine?" Old Wang also thought it was effective.

"I don't know. She said she bought it in the south." Zhou Kai replied, "Grandfather, would you like to have another one?"

"Not having. I will sleep." Old Wang still felt weak and answered.

Zhou Kai nodded. He didn't leave either. He stayed at the side to keep guard and grabbed a book to read.

Lin Qing He came over after class finished and took a look. Seeing that they really came back, she felt more relieved. Being able to leave the hospital indicated that the situation was stable.

Zhou Kai came out stealthily.

"How's your god-grandfather?" Lin Qing He asked.

"The situation is very stable. There is no problem." Zhou Kai replied.

Lin Qing He said, "Got any classes in the afternoon?"

"There is one important class. It doesn't matter if I don't attend the others." Zhou Kai said.

"Then go to the important class. You don't need to go to the others. Study the book yourself. Your god-grandfather needs someone to keep an eye on him," Lin Qing He said.

In fact, it can be arranged for old Wang to go to the second floor of the dumpling shop. But the dumpling shop had people coming and going. Some people like to joke and laugh when they eat dumplings. There was no door to the second floor, so it was quite noisy.

So he was recuperating here.

Zhou Kai agreed.

Old Wang had been sick for five days. It was until the sixth day when old Wang got up this morning and his whole state was different. He was completely healed.

"Grandfather, why did you get up so early?" Zhou Kai, who was still camping on the ground, came back from jogging and saw he was awake.

He was already preparing to enter the military academy next year. He had long started getting up early to do physical training exercises like running.

"My old bones are healed. They will rust if I keep lying down." Old Wang replied in a happy mood.

"Then go to the shop for breakfast?" Zhou Kai said.

"Let's go." Old Wang nodded.

One old and one young came over to the dumpling shop for breakfast. Lin Qing He likes to sleep in during the winter. The two younger ones were the same. They haven't come yet. After all, it was only 6:40. The three of them arrived almost at seven.

However, Zhou Qing Bai was already busy since six.

This taciturn man always carried his family responsibilities silently without complaining.

Today, he cooked lily bulb, lotus seed, and rib congee. This was naturally under his wife's order. It was accompanied by a dish of pickled garlic and salted duck eggs. It was a very refreshing accompanient.

"Oh, old Wang, you're better?"

Auntie Ma hadn't started work yet. She just bought some groceries and was about to go home. When she passed by, she saw old Wang stretching his waist outside after breakfast. She immediately broke into a grin.

Chapter 300: Not worst than a salary

"Completely better." Old Wang replied energetically.

Aunt Ma was delighted. Because she was in a hurry to go home and cook for her spouse, she said: "I won't talk to you for now."

When she went home to cook, she told her spouse, "Look, I'm not wrong. How good it was to recognize a godchild? It's the same as having a biological child."

Uncle Ma had a surge of emotion. When one getting older, they just want their child by their side, right?

If something happened, they'll receive care.

Wasn't it like this for old Wang this time? He got Xiao Kai guarding him every day. In the evening, he can eat on that side. Whatever serving tea and water, he just got to speak out.

Uncle Ma felt that recognizing a godchild happened in a timely manner.

It was justified for them to take care of him, no?

Aunt Ma also talked about this to her old friends. All her old sisters said recognizing this godchild was done right.

"Who doesn't know that old Wang has a lot of money and a large courtyard put out for rent. Maybe they're eyeing at these." However, there were different opinions. Some people said this.

They felt that Teacher Lin and her spouse got a very deep mind. This was obviously aiming at old Wang's assets.

However, the majority of the people were sensible.

If they can take care of him during his old age, there was nothing wrong with giving it to godsons and god-grandchildren?

At birth, they can't bring over anything, neither can they bring anything away during death. What's the use of hoarding it?

To paraphrase an old saying, an old man at this age isn't afraid of others seeking his things but he is afraid of having nothing in his hands for people to eye on.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai just wanted a relative in the capital. They didn't really care about old Wang's money and property.

Both of them can make money on their own.

Even when it was currently winter, Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop business was still very prosperous because he had been in business for a year. After all, he had already gained a certain degree of reputation.

If one wants to eat anything else, one can go to other individual stores. But if one want to eat dumplings, people will first think of his place.

Every month, there can be more than two hundred and nearly three hundred profit.

Because of this very considerable profit, Zhou Qing Bai got up and went to the shop before six o'clock every morning.

How much profit can be made in one year?

How can there be none?

In particular, the couple plan to go south every summer.

As for the winter vacation, then they'll go to Hai City and wander around. It will definitely make a good earning.

The income of the family can be said to be very hefty. Not like that of old Wang.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't reply to outsiders' guess. They also didn't care much.

Life went on as usual.

In a blink, it was December.

The reason why December was called December was that it was a good season for making bacon and sausages.

Stuffing sausages were too difficult and Lin Qing He was too lazy to make it, so she just marinated the meat to make bacon.

It was hung in Zhou Qing Bai’s dumpling shop to dry. Because it looked delicious, so many customers asked how was this bacon sold?

There was no plan to sell bacon. After all, there wasn't much made. It was kept for themselves. Ten jins was easy to demolish. It was impossible for them to sell.

During the Laba Festival, Zhou Qing Bai made a pot of Laba congee. The family got up early in the morning to drink Laba porridge.

"This year, will the three of you are going to stay here to spend the New Year with your god-grandfather or go back to our hometown with us for the New Year?" Lin Qing He asked her three sons.

There will be a break in half a month. The tickets must be booked in advance.

"We stay here to celebrate the New Year with God-grandfather. When you go back, just send our new year greeting to Grandfather and Grandmother." Zhou Xuan said.

Zhou Gui Lai nodded. Zhou Kai, the eldest, felt that he couldn't leave their god-grandfather alone for the New Year. It was too lonely.

"Okay, then you can stay here. Your dad and I will leave on the 20th. If you want to open the shop, you can open it until the 25th. The rest of the time, take your god-grandfather around." Lin Qing He instructed.

"Understood." All three sons agreed.

Lin Qing He was a little melancholy: "You guys not even homesick, or feel unaccustomed?"

"No." The three answered honestly.

After the pressure and blows from their parents, the three brothers became very independent and adaptable. They were just spending New Year in the capital. What was there to feel unaccustomed about?

Anyway, their parents will return after the New Year. It will be less than a month.

So when the 20th arrived, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were on their way home. Whether they had money or not, they always had to go home for the New Year.

As for the children, leave them be. Don't want to go back, then don't.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came to Hai City and strolled around.

Zhou Qing Bai noticed how familiar she was the road and asked: "Been here a few times?"

"Two or three times." Lin Qing He didn't pay attention and just answered without any thoughts.

When her wits reacted, she looked at her Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai swept a glance at her and strolled forward. Obviously, this guy was angry.

Lin Qing He sighed softly, chased up, and said, "You have learned the art of speaking now and became sly."

Especially when she was so defenseless against him. It was basically, 100% fall into the trap.

When Zhou Qing Bai looked at her, Lin Qing He immediately raised her hand and surrendered: "I will take you wherever I go in the future. If you are not by my side, I will definitely not make the decision on my own, otherwise, you can do whatever you want with me!"

Zhou Qing Bai didn't continue with the stern face.

Have to say, this year's Hai City was really more prosperous and more active than last year.

Because Zhou Qing Bai was here, Lin Qing He was very restrained and only bought a few watches, two radios, and two electric fans.

However, when she came to the mall, she started to clear out all kinds of new clothes.

For Zhou Qing Bai and herself. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou each gets a cotton-padded coat. So did old Wang and her three sons.

Still, she and Zhou Qing Bai had the most. Each had two new set of clothes.

The rest were some other clothes, shoes, and belts. It will be brought back and passed to Shen Yu.

The couple only rested in Hai City for one day and departed early the next morning.

Lin Qing He gave those things to Shen Yu. One electric fan, two radios were kept. One for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. They'll definitely like it.

The other one was brought to the dumpling shop so that everyone could listen to the radio while eating dumplings.

The electric fan was also kept.

All the others were sold.

Shen Yu was overjoyed. But because Lin Qing He brought back a lot of things this time, especially a few pairs of leather shoes which were so expensive, she couldn't take the money out all at once.

"Pay me half first. Wait until we leave after the new year. I'll come over then and give me the other half." Lin Qing He said to her.

"Okay." Shen Yu responded straightforwardly.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai rode the bicycle in the space and came to Zhou Xiao Mei's place. This bicycle was bought in the south this year.

Despite coming back from Hai City and made a fortune, Lin Qing He cried out that she was a poor ghost.

Even when she saved a lot of money in her space, she was still a poor man.

If she didn't take advantage of this time to make more money, what can she do in the future? After all, she didn't have the ambition to conquer the ocean of stars.

She was thinking about investing more in real estate and collecting rents for retirement. She'll just take her Qing Bai around the world and see more of the outside world. She had no other big ambitions.

So if she didn't make more money at this time, when will she make more money?

The annual income of her family's Qing Bai had reached more than two thousand this year. Although it was less than three thousand, it was definitely not a small amount. In this era, it was a large sum.

While she relied on her salary. Although it wasn't low, it was only more than 3,000 in total when including Zhou Qing Bai's.

Relying on these two incomes, she still can't afford the courtyard dwelling she was so fond of.

So she had to short sell.

The couple came over to Zhou Xiao Mei's.

Zhou Xiao Mei's place was really lively now.

Initially, it was only two of them in the 40 square meters or so place. It was really spacious then. But now they got four children and it wasn't anymore.

"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law!" Zhou Xiao Mei was extremely delighted.

Su Cheng, Su Xun, and the others greeted their uncle and aunt.

"Good children, go eat candy." Lin Qing He gave them a bag of candy.

"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law, just you came back? The boys didn't come back?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"We recognized a godfather over there. The brothers said that their god-grandfather is too lonely there, so they will stay there for the New Year this year." Lin Qing He explained.

At this time, Su Da Lin hadn't got off work. It happened to be after three o'clock in the afternoon. Still, working hours.

"Recognized a godfather." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded, and then asked her fourth brother: "Fourth brother, did you get used to in the capital?"

"I did" Zhou Qing Bai concisely replied.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Look at your fourth brother and you'll know."

This year Zhou Qing Bai was a bit fatter than the previous years.

After all, there was no need to work in the field. Although he had to get up early every day, he was the chef. Zhou Qing Bai will inevitably grow meat. At least 20 jins were gained.

Especially on the little belly. It was so meaty. Lin Qing He liked to touch it.

Even when Zhou Qing Bai always regarded it as inviting him.

Zhou Xiao Mei grinned and said, "Fourth Brother really gained a lot this year. How's the business there?"

"Business is pretty good." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"Not lower than my salary at all." Lin Qing He added.

Needless to say how much money it was. This sentence 'not lower than her salary' was enough.

"Da Lin's factory isn't very prosperous this year," Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned

"Do you want to go home during Chinese New Year?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I'll go back this year." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"As a sister-in-law, I will tell you the truth. Just rely on Brother-in-law's skill in making steamed buns, the business won't do badly when he goes over to the capital and opened a shop. I won't guaranteed this rest, but the salary will definitely not be worse than here. "Lin Qing He stated.

"When Da Lin comes back, I will tell Da Lin." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. She especially wanted to go to the capital.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't stay too long. They also didn't stay for dinner. After a while, they left a roast duck and then rode home by themselves.

Chapter 301: Became successful and made a fortune

When the couple went home, they naturally received a lot of onlookers' attention.

After all, their family was the first one to move out of the village. It was rare to see in the 90s, let alone the current 80s.

Absolutely respect-garnering.

So soon many relatives and friends came to the house.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai entertained them.

After talking for a long time, the neighbors went back. While Eldest Sister-in-law and the others did not leave.

"Like the previous years, a roast duck in each family. Sisters-in-law, take it back to add to your meal." Lin Qing He took out a few packets of roast duck from the bag and said.

"It's not necessary to buy it back every year." Eldest Sister-in-law said with some embarrassment.

"It's just a roast duck." Lin Qing He insisted on giving it to her.

Both Second Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had one.

Second Sister-in-law asked: "I saw Fourth Brother has gained a lot of flesh this year. Is the business in the dumpling shop in the capital doing well?"

"Business is pretty good." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Oh, that's great. Mother is always worried at home," Second Sister-in-law remarked.

"Why didn't the boys come back this year?" Third Sister-in-law said.

"We recognized a godparent over there. The three naughty boys stayed there to accompany their god-grandfather." Lin Qing He replied.

"Da Wa and his brothers has a god-grandfather in the capital, so they don't want biological grandfather in the countryside?" Zhou Liu Ni smilingly squinted her eyes.

"You lass, how do you talk?" Eldest Sister-in-law immediately uttered.

"Liu Ni has grown up now. Your lips are becoming sharper and sharper. When the elders speak, you can just interrupt." Third Sister-in-law laughed.

Second Sister-in-law was too embarrassed and glared at her daughter: "If you can't speak, shut up and keep silent!"

Zhou Liu Ni was unbothered and smiled: "I'm just kidding."

"This joke is not funny at all. The most important thing for people is to not forget their roots. Whether it is me or Qing Bai, we teach Da Wa and his brothers this. The house in the capital is Da Wa's god-grandfather's. He knew that the school lacked a house and could not arrange it for me. He also knew that I was anxious to bring Qing Bai over, so he transferred his house to the school. Also, the dumpling shop. He helped to find it. We settled the god relationship this yea. He's on his own. Da Wa and his brothers want to stay. Qing Bai and I have no problem with it." Lin Qing He stated with a smile.

These words can be regarded as an explanation of the origin of this relationship. Most importantly was for the family on this side. Old Wang got no one, so it was understandable that the children stay there.

Didn’t the couple come back?

"It's right to stay there." Father Zhou nodded.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, and Third Sister-in-law go back and prepare dinner. We have to prepare for dinner too, so I won't keep you." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"Alright." Eldest Sister-in-law nodded and then left.

Second Sister-in-law called Zhou Liu Ni. Third Sister-in-law also took Wu Ni back.

"Mother, Liu Ni girl is getting acrider now. Her words are really unpleasant." Lin Qing He unreservedly said to Mother Zhou as soon as they left.

Although she as Fourth Aunt didn't put in any effort into them, she did bring gifts back every year. She would try her best to help others.

In Zhou Liu Ni's eyes, it's like this was what she should do.

"Don't take Liu Ni's words seriously." Mother Zhou said. She wasn't worried about her granddaughter's matter. She turned to ask Zhou Qing Bai: "Qing Bai, how is the business at the dumpling shop?"

Just now Mother Zhou didn't take the answer in front of everyone seriously.

"Very good." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He started to prepare dinner. Simple was fine.

Mother Zhou didn't believe it and said, "Not telling your mother the truth? Mother saved a lot of money with your father this year. After the new year, bring it with you to the capital and buy more study materials for Da Wa and his brothers. "

Zhou Qing Bai didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Lin Qing He was busy in the kitchen and also heard this.

This was why her mother-in-law can sometimes be muddled. Still, Lin Qing He still didn't say anything.

Because the old couple was indeed partial to her family. Partial to her man and three sons. She was in the same camp.

So as long as she didn't make decisions for her and didn't interfere with how her life went, she won't care about the other little things.

So she spoke out: "Qing Bai's dumpling shop business is indeed doing great. It's not less than my salary. Father, Mother, you guys prepare this year. You're moving to the capital with us after the new year, right?"

The house with the garden can't always be kept empty. It was better to have people live in it.

"Move to the capital next year?" Mother Zhou became agitated.

"It's not stable over there. Forget it." Father Zhou said.

He felt that neither of them could help out youngest son, so better not go over and make trouble. Also, they can't speak the capital's accent.

"Your father is worried about going there and can't speak over there." Mother Zhou said.

"Our accent here is actually quite close to that of the capital. It's still understandable." Lin Qing He said upon hearing this.

Although the words here have a strong country accent, people in the capital can still understand them fifty-sixty percent.

"Once there, just learn a bit of that side is enough. We looked for a house with a garden for you. We plan to rent it after the new year. It's only five yuan a month. It's very spacious. Once you go there and like it, you can get Qing Bai to start a vegetable garden for you. Then fix up a chicken pen for you to raise chickens. If you have nothing to do, go out and stroll around. If you don’t know the way, you can call for your three grandsons. What is there to worry about it?" Lin Qing He readily persuaded.

With this, Mother Zhou's heart moved.

"The rent is five yuan a month?" Father Zhou frowned. This was too expensive.

"It's not a lot of five yuan. Qing Bai's Dumpling shop still makes money. The rent is not a problem. The key factor is you two." Lin Qing He said.

"Go live there." Zhou Qing Bai also spoke.

"We'll talk about next year." Father Zhou said.

Mother Zhou was very tempted, but she didn't directly contradict Father Zhou. She said in a roundabout way: "There are so many chickens and ducks in the family. Should we sell some?"

"Qing Bai, take some to the city tomorrow and sell it." Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai.

It was better to bring the old couple to the capital. If they feel unwell, there's more access to care for them.

"Tomorrow Da Wa's uncle happened to come to collect the chickens. Qing Bai, go with him." Mother Zhou said upon hearing this.

"My third brother is coming over to collect the chicken? What do you mean?" Lin Qing He put the food on the table and perplexedly asked.

"You don't know yet. Da Wa's uncle became successful and made a fortune." Mother Zhou smilingly said when she knew that she didn't know about Third Brother Lin's matter.

Chapter 302: Convenience shop

Then Lin Qing He heard Mother Zhou go over it once.

This year, wasn't the contract responsibility system coming into place? Everyone was doing their own part and no longer worked together.

Third Brother Lin took on a lot of lands. For a hardworking person like him, he can take on a lot. However, he just cut the amount to half.

He only took on half of the originally planned amount.

Since the land was divided and the winter wheat was planted, Third Brother Lin had devoted all his attention to this business.

In the beginning, he collected eggs to sell on behalf of others and earned a little money for the effort. After winter kicked in, he stopped collecting eggs.

Why? It snowed, so was easy to slip. If there was any loss, it will be on him.

Not taking eggs, so Third Brother Lin switched to chickens.

Carrying a scale, he rode the bicycle he bought from his sister and went around the whole countryside. His profit was extremely good.

A chicken was one yuan or so. He can make almost two dimes profit if he gets it to the city.

And because of this, Third Brother Lin was motivated.

At the end of the day, he can collect about ten chickens at most. The minimum was five or six chickens. When these were sent to the city, money will be earned.

It wasn't just that. He also bought a lot of soybeans and mung beans from the villagers this year. He kept it to sprout them to beansprouts.

This was very profitable. No one would believe this. That bit of bean sprouts accumulated in a month can make almost 50 to 60 yuan.

There was also income from chickens.

It can be said that since the beginning of winter this year, Third Brother Lin had really made a fortune.

Of course, Lin Qing He didn't know about these. She saw Third Brother Lin the next day.

At this time, Lin Qing He knew that doing business would make money. But looking at Third Brother Lin, one can never tell he made a profit.

He wore a very old jacket.

He came over once he collected the chickens. Today, he collected a lot of chickens. Two chicken coops contained a dozen chickens.

"Sister, Brother-in-law." Third Brother Lin was overjoyed.

"How many years have you worn this jacket? Still not buying a new one?" Lin Qing He couldn't help but utter when seeing her third brother like this.

"It's no big deal. It's enough to keep out the cold. No need to wear much." Third Brother Lin said with a smile.

"You're all frozen." Lin Qing He said to him.

She poured a basin of warm water, and then gave him a towel to wash his face. Third Brother Lin knew that his sister cared about him, so he obeyed.

After washing, Lin Qing He dug out some vanishing cream for him to put on, and said, "I bought a lot of vanishing cream. You take this jar with you. Smear some on when you go out every day. You're younger than me by one year and looked older than your brother-in-law."

Third Brother Lin just grinned.

"Alright, first take your brother-in-law to sell chickens and ducks. When you come back, come directly here for lunch. I set aside a roast duck for you. You have to bring them back for my nieces to eat." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay." Third Brother Lin set off with his brother-in-law.

It was the 26th at this time. Already close to the New Year. Whether it was Zhou Qing Bai's chicken and duck or Third Brother Lin's chicken and bean sprouts, they were selling fast.

The two returned when it was midday.

Lin Qing He, Father Zhou, and Mother Zhou had finished eating. She cooked them a chicken noodle soup and let them be full before they talk.

"Sister, your culinary is too good." Third Brother Lin said contentedly after eating until his stomach was bulging.

"Let your wife put more effort into food and she can also make you delicious." Lin Qing He responded.

After finishing tidying up, she sent Zhou Qing Bai to wash. She sat down and asked, "Did you figure it out?"

Third Brother Lin smiled and said, "I just went to try it. I didn't expect that this year the city really didn't care about it."

"How do you feel now?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"Great." Third Brother Lin became serious and declared, "Sister, I plan to continue doing it next year. I also plan to collect some fruits and vegetables from our mountain and sell them in the future. Sister, do you think it will work?"

"It will work, but it's too tiring." Lin Qing He said.

It takes about two hours to get from here to the county city, even if one rode a bicycle. There was also a cart of fruits and vegetables. Very exhausting.

"I'm not afraid of being tired." Third Brother Lin shook his head.

What was so scary about being tired? What was scary was not making any money after exhaust themselves. Just like before. Drained to a half-dead state and how much money did he make?

"Go back and forth to the county town like this, have you ever thought of opening a convenience shop in the village?" Lin Qing He didn't stop him. Next time she goes to the south, she'll check if there was a motorcycle. If so, she'll get one back for her third brother.

Always going back and forth to the county city on a bicycle was exhausting.

"Convenience shop?" Third Brother Lin was surprised.

"Go to the county city and find some supplies. Like sour plum, powder candy, monk meat, and candies that children eat now. They can be shipped back for sale. Also soy sauce and vinegar. You can also find some places. Buy more and they will definitely be willing to give you a bargain. There will be some supplies in the county city. You can earn the difference." Lin Qing He advised.

"Not a bad idea." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Since he started doing business, he had also realized that one shouldn't underestimate these small margins. It's overwhelming in large quantities.

Less become more. One can earn a lot in one month.

Third Brother Lin's heart slightly moved.

After all, it was indeed very convenient for him as he traveled between the county city and the village.

"Isn't it embarrassing to selling things in the village?"Third Brother Lin said while scratching his head.

"You would be ashamed but your wife wouldn't. You only need to manage the shipping. Let your wife do the rest." Lin Qing He didn't care.

Her sister-in-law wasn't a soft persimmon. She can do this.

"Then alright. I'll talk to her when I go back." Third Brother Lin nodded.

"These two pairs of socks belong to your brother-in-law but he hasn't worn them yet. They are all brand new. Bring them back to wear. And this pack of red dates is for my nieces. Take this pack of milk candy back. I also specially brought you malt milk extract for you. Don't forget this jar of vanishing cream. Don’t save it. You used this towel. Take it home. There is one roast duck for each family. Your family gets one." After Lin Qing He packed these things, she told Third Brother Lin to take them back.

Third Brother Lin uttered helplessly: "Sister."

"Take it back. Don't speak of those needless words." Lin Qing He waved her hand and said, "Do you want to come over on the 1st?"

"Want." Third Brother Lin nodded.

"Okay. Come over then and I'll make good food for you." Lin Qing He acknowledged.

So Third Brother Lin took these things back home.

"Third Sister and Third Brother-in-law are back?" Seeing these things, Third Sister-in-law Lin knew who gave these and asked

"They're back." Third Brother Lin nodded.

"I'll go make you some food first." Third Sister-in-law Lin said before she sorts it out.

In the end, her heart ached for her man.

Third Brother Lin said, "No need. My sister made me chicken noodle soup. I was very full. Put these things away. I will tell you something."

Chapter 303

Third Sister-in-law Lin put things away.

Third Sister had really brought a lot of good stuff

"Why is there also a towel and vanishing cream?" Third Sister-in-law Lin couldn't help utter.

"My third sister grabbed it for me to use I was over at her place." Third Brother Lin said.

"Perfect timing. Your towel is badly torn up." Third Sister-in-law Lin smiled.

After the things were sorted and the candies were divided among the children, the couple went back to their bedroom.

Third Brother Lin built another brick room for the children. Now the couple had their private room.

Third Brother Lin went over what his sister had said- opening a convenience shop.

On the way back, Third Brother Lin thought for a long time. He felt that this small business was doable.

It was convenient to bring some things back from the county city to sell, right? If it was done, it was also making money.

"How much money can we make in this countryside?" said Third Sister-in-law Lin.

"Can make a few yuans a month." Third Brother Lin answered: "But if you don't want to do it, then forget it."

"Few yuans a month?" Third Sister-in-law Lin asked in surprise.

"There is." Third Brother Lin had been in business for so long, so he still had a certain understanding of the profit. He gave a lower estimation.

"Alright. I need to go to the field. I will get the girls to sell it." Third Sister-in-law Lin said.

She wasn't hat unoccupied either. After all, she still had to go to the field. Although the family contracted land wasn't much, it was six mu of land. It took a lot of effort.

Third Brother Lin nodded. He planned to try it next year.

"Did Third Sister say anything about you doing business?" Third Sister-in-law Lin hurriedly asked.

That was the important part. It can be said that at the beginning of this year, she passed on her third sister's words. When listening, she was still a little uncertain and didn't dare to let her man take this risk.

But after this whole year, Third Sister-in-law Lin got the taste of sweetness.

Just this year alone, how much money did her family save? It was about 600 yuan. It was especially during these two months of off-peak period. Every month there was an income of about 100 yuan.

How much money was this?

Third Sister-in-law Lin hoped to continue doing this. She didn't want the business to stop like this.

"My sister said there's no problem. Next year, I can bring some fruits and vegetables to sell." Third Brother Lin nodded. Then he took out two pairs of socks, and said, "Go get me a basin of water. I will wash up and try it."

Third Sister-in-law Lin smiled and went to get hot water for him to wash his feet. After washing his feet clean, he put on new socks. Third Brother Lin had a satisfied expression.

"Third Sister really dotes you." Third Sister-in-law Lin remarked.

Every year she comes back, she didn’t forget to send a roast duck here. This was only available in the capital. In addition, there were candies, red dates, and the likes. Especially the jar of malt milk essence. That was rare.

Third Brother Lin smiled: "This year, we will go over and give my sister new year greetings."

"It's a must."Third Sister-in-law Lin nodded.

At this side, Lin Qing He was still conversing with Zhou Qing Bai: "He made a lot of money this year. His lifestyle is still that prudent."

Zhou Qing Bai told the truth: "Same everywhere."

Except for his wife's, whose way of lifestyle brought over from later generations, there was really not much difference for everyone else.

It was obvious that Zhou Qing Bai liked his wife's lifestyle and attitude very much. Probably... it was nurtured by his wife.

Lin Qing He said, "This time, there's none. Next time I will bring him a jacket. How can the one on his body keep out the cold."

Although she wanted to say a few words to her sister-in-law, she decided to drop it after some pondering.

She didn't want others to interfere with her life, so her sister-in-law would not like her to tell her how to live, But if she buys it for her brother, there was nothing to complain about.

As a sister, she can't dote her brother?

As for the nephews and nieces, they were not in her consideration. One generation loved one generation. When speaking like a stranger, she only favored her brother. The others were separated from her by one layer. It was also looking at her brother’s face. she was kind to these nephews and nieces.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Third Brother will be successful in the future."

Lin Qing He responded: "He is considered as one of the first movers in this time. I am worried that he'll be accustomed to the current path."

For example, she didn't plan to settle down with the current state. Didn't she buy another shop in the capital? She planned to open a clothing shop this year.

Specialize in selling that kind of ready-made clothes.

"Let him go to the capital?" Zhou Qing Bai said while looking at his wife.

"They won't be willing to go." Lin Qing He shook her head, "But it's not a bad choice to let them both open a shop in the county city."

"You can tell him when they come on New Year. It will be cheaper to buy a shop now." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He nodded.

Third Brother Lin went out to collect chickens every day. Now it was the end of the year. The business was very good. Many people were willing to change it to money. Third Brother Lin was quite sharp. After making sure there was no problem with the live chickens, he paid on the spot.

Lin Qing He and Mother Zhou were making buns. Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni came over to study.

This year, both of them had entered the first year of high school. They had passed the entrance examination. It went without saying their grades weren't as good as Zhou Kai's and his brothers. Still, it wasn't bad either.

However, the difficulty of the subjects in the first year of high school had increased. Both of them found it hard to grasp.

They came here to learn while asking questions. It wasn't a problem.

Zhou Qing Bai went to sit at the leader's house.

"Don't know if you can get into university in the future," Mother Zhou expressed.

Wu Ni and Zhou Yang immediately felt very stressed. They looked at each other and buried themselves in their questions.

"We probably won't have time to come back next summer. Do you two want to come over for vacation? Er Wa can give you supplementary lessons." Lin Qing He said.

Er Wa will be admitted to college next year. As for Er Wa, it's time to graduate. He'll have to report to the military academy early, so he almost has no summer vacation.

"We can go over?" Both Zhou Yang and Friday Ni's eyes lit up.

A place like the capital was somewhere they longed for. How can they not want to go there?

"Go ask your parents. If they don't have any objections, then there is no problem on my side. But once you're there, you have to study hard." Lin Qing He said.

It was a good idea to let these two go over and gather some experience. With a broad vision, the realm of thinking will be improved. Their eyesight will look at the long-term.

"I'll ask my mother when I go back." Wu Ni immediately replied.

"Me too." Zhou Yang hurriedly followed.

"Fourth Aunt, the two of them can go over. I want to go too." Zhou Liu Ni walked in from outside and declared.

While her mind thought that it was fortunate that she came. If biased Fourth Aunt would only take care of others and would not take care of her.

Chapter 304: Marry into the capital city

Lin Qing He won't be polite with this niece. She didn't even make a noise when she entered the door. She straightforwardly said, "Yang Yang and Wu Ni is going over to study. What are you going over for?"

"Didn't my fourth uncle open a dumpling shop? I'll help at the dumpling shop. My grandmother agreed to it." Zhou Liu Ni stated.

Lin Qing He laughed when she heard this. She looked at Zhou Liu Ni and said: "It's your fourth uncle's shop, why are you asking grandmother? Your grandmother never intervenes in my family affairs."

She wanted to use her grandmother to suppress her. Her thought wasn't pure at all.

Mother Zhou unreservedly refuted Zhou Liu Ni, "When did I agree?"

"Grandmother, didn't you say that you will talk on my behalf with Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt." Zhou Liu Ni was very thick-skinned. She unashamedly said.

"Talking on your behalf isn't agreeing. You are playing a straw man trick." Lin Qing He glanced at her and said.

"Fourth Aunt, you let them go, but you won't agree to me going. Are you look down on our family (second branch)?" Zhou Liu Ni continued.

"Go and ask your mother. See if I look down on your family." Lin Qing He didn't bother speaking with her and said: "Yang Yang and Wu Ni have to study, go home."

Lin Qing He won't easily stoop down to the below younger generation's level. However, with Zhou Liu Ni, she really had no patience.

From an early age, she acted enigmatic and sharp-tongued.

She liked to be petty and compare everything.

What else can Zhou Liu Ni do? Naturally, she can only go home.

As soon as she left, Mother Zhou spoke, "Actually, it's not a bad idea to let Liu Ni go over and help Qing Bai. It's not difficult to wash dishes or something."

Mother Zhou did want this granddaughter to go over. After all, it was her own family's.

Lin Qing He chuckled: "Come on, Mother. If you introduce another, I would think it's fine. I plan to with Eldest Sister-in-law about Er Ni and let her go over there to help me. I will pay monthly."

"You're planning to have Er Ni go over to help?" Mother Zhou immediately parroted at once.

"Can't?" Lin Qing He said.

"My mother is looking for a partner for my second sister." Zhou Yang answered.

Zhou Yang and Zhou Er Ni were both Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother's kids.

"How old is Er Ni?" Lin Qing He was shocked.

"She will be eighteen after the new year." Zhou Yang said.

In the countryside, it was indeed possible to marry at this age.

Lin Qing He spoke, "It's not like the past anymore. It's not too late to leave marriage until 22. I will go over and talk to Eldest Sister-in-law."

"Then don't want Liu Ni?" Mother Zhou asked.

Lin Qing He stated: "Mother, ask Wu Ni. See what kind of personality Liu Ni has."

Zhou Wu Ni said frankly: "Grandmother, don't casually give referrals. Liu Ni is a person who doesn't do anything. She pushes all the chores at home to San Ni. After the family finish eating, she just wipes her mouth and leaves. She never washes the dishes or mops the floor. Also, she always talks ill of others behind their back. Going over to Fourth Uncle's shop like this, it'll be lucky if she doesn't create more mess from helping out."

Mother Zhou froze for a moment: "Well, wasn't she just young and naive before?"

"Isn't she always like this? Someone who won't upright the fallen soy sauce bottle. It's better to let Sister Er Ni go over. Even Sister San Ni is better than Liu Ni." Zhou Wu Ni responded.

"That's right. What about San Ni?" Mother Zhou asked Lin Qing He.

"Mother, we aren't short on staff on my side. Just let Er Ni go is enough." Lin Qing He smilingly replied.

In fact, Er Ni had at least three years of education. Lin Qing He had seen her homework. In the past, these little girls liked to come here to do homework.

Her writing was also good. Recording accounts and calculating the bills wasn't a problem at all.

What's more, Er Ni was also smart. This kind of smartness lies in her ability to talk. She got tolerance too. If she made a mistake, Lin Qing He dared to point it out as she would not feel wronged or depressed.

This was the difference between her and Zhou San Ni and Zhou Liu Ni sisters.

Don't know how Second Sister-in-law raised Zhou San Ni to have a doormat personality. She would not say anything and hold it in her heart.

Toward this, Lin Qing He only dared to say nice encouragement when she saw it. As for criticism, she didn't dare to say it.

Zhou Liu Ni, this one was too active.

Bringing some with a stomach full of pettiness and scheme? Afraid that she won't be able to find her to bring back to Second Sister-in-law in the future.

So Second Sister-in-law's two girls, she will not take either of them.

"That's a pity. San Ni is a diligent one. You can let her go to wash dishes or something." Mother Zhou continued.

Lin Qing He continued to make buns but did not answer.

As for Zhou Liu Ni, she complained to her mother when she got home.

"Mother, does Fourth Aunt look down on our family?" Zhou Liu Ni asked as soon as she got home.

"What are you talking about?" Second Sister-in-law disgruntledly responded.

"Mother, you don't know. When I went over there, I heard Fourth Aunt talk about letting Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni go over next summer. When I heard that, I said I wanted to go too. But my fourth aunt would not agree!" Zhou Liu Ni explained.

"You got nothing to do? Why are you going to the capital for?" Second Sister-in-law responded, "Isn't there a traveling fee? I don't have the money to pay your fare."

"Mother, are you stupid?" After Zhou Liu Ni spoke, she was pinched by Second Sister-in-law.

"Just say one more word and see if I'll sort you out." Second Sister-in-law uttered.

So Zhou Liu Ni said, "Mother, Fourth Uncle's dumpling shop must have a good business. Did you see how much weight he gained this year? If I can go to his shop to help, I will find a partner in the capital in the future. Mother, do you want a son-in-law from the capital"

"You can really dream." Second Sister-in-law shot a glance at her daughter.

"Mother, I don't look bad. Hadn't Fourth Uncle recognize a godfather? When I get older, he can introduce someone?" Zhou Liu Ni pointed out.

"How can the people in the capital fancy you?" Second Sister-in-law sized up her daughter as she spoke.

"How can they not fancy me? I'll go to help at Fourth Uncle's shop. How can Fourth Uncle not pay me a salary? I can work as long as Fourth Uncle's shop is open. I can be regarded as an employee. Who can dislike me? Besides, Fourth Aunt teaches at Bei University. Maybe there will be many people who want to marry me when it spread out." Zhou Liu Ni persisted.

Have to say, Second Sister-in-law was persuaded.

This daughter had always been clever. It was a good idea to get her Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt to help out and find a marriage in the capital.

She'll also gain a relative in the capital. That was very respect-garnering.

"Mother, what do you think?" Judging by her mother's reaction, Zhou Liu Ni pressed on.

"I'll find a time to talk to your fourth aunt." Second Sister-in-law said. Then she turned to her eldest daughter: "San Ni, hurry up and make the dough. The firewood outside hasn't been chopped yet. Remember to chop it later."

"En." Zhou San Ni lowered her head and acknowledged.

Originally, she didn't have such a dull temper. In the past two or three years, Zhou San Ni became more silent.

Second Sister-in-law shook her head when she saw her eldest daughter doing this. She felt that she was really not clever. While second daughter certainly got some idea.

Chapter 305: Can't stuff your mouth

Lin Qing He was clueless about this sister-in-law's plan.

Today a lot of meat buns were made. Cabbage & pork buns, pickled veg & pork buns, and BBQ pork buns.

Lin Qing He told Mother Zhou about the bun matter.

"Qingbai and I have eaten the steamed buns made by youngest brother-in-law. The taste is exceptional. I was thinking, if they are willing, they can open a steamed bun shop over there." Lin Qing He said.

Lin Qing He had never mentioned the matter of introducing the idea of opening a bun shop to Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin to Mother Zhou.

So Mother Zhou was delighted to hear this.

Actually, she didn't have any other thoughts. Youngest son opened a dumpling shop over there. But in the end, it was a sole family. If something happened, there was no help.

Wasn't this just a single branch bearing all difficulty?

That was why she wants to introduce some of her own family to go over. Which also meant having more support on the scene (through manpower).

It never came to this old lady. If Zhou Liu Ni goes over, she can't share much burden. She might even have the ability to ruin things.

Putting aside the rest, she responded to the matter of introducing her son-in-law to go over, Mother Zhou, “Once there, will the bun business do well?

"Buns at youngest brother-in-law's level usually won't do badly. The most important factor is how he manages it in the future. Opening a shop is almost like managing the relationships. And also, have to see if one have that fortune." Lin Qing He answered.

Not all cooks can open a restaurant by themselves. This can explain everything. Doing business wasn't a matter of a single sentence.

"When they're there, children's education is a problem." Mother Zhou continued.

"As for education. I still have some prestige, so it can be arranged." Lin Qing He replied.

The children's education wasn't a problem. The question was whether Su Da Lin has the courage to give up the current high-paying job.

This still required a certain amount of courage.

Su Da Lin's salary was now more than 60. Lin Qing He was around this level. Although it will increase in the next year, after all, her qualifications were still relatively low. Those with advanced qualifications can almost earn more than 100 yuan.

But in this kind of city, the income like Su Da Lin's was indeed quite good.

So whether Su Da Lin had the courage to abandon this job and go straight to the capital to start over, it was indeed a large decision.

Although Lin Qing He knew very well that Su Da Lin would never regret going to the capital to develop if he went. Since she knew the future direction. But Su Da Lin did not.

Can't use her standards to demand people.

But if Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were to go, then she would definitely help. She'll take care of finding a shop and a place.

"Household registration is a real problem. If they live there for a long time, they can buy a house there in the future. If it's settled, it'll be easier," Lin Qing He said.

It wasn't that easy to settle the household registration at this time.

She had it easy because of Bei University's golden recruitment acceptance. The rest can only try?

Even if was Aunt Ma’s youngest son. He had to be tormented for a whole year and still hasn’t moved his household registration back.

"Can't the school help?" Mother Zhou asked.

"If they can help, I won't need Mother to bring it up? What friendship do I have with Xiao Mei." Lin Qing He laughed.

Mother Zhou was clear about it, so she said: "It's okay if they can't move their household registration temporarily. Have to go there first to see if it's suitable."

If they don't get used to it, it was fine to come back here. As least there was a way out.

Lin Qing He just smiled.

In the blink of an eye, it was New Year’s Eve. This year’s reunion dinner had Lin Qing He, Zhou Qing Bai, Father Zhou, and Mother Zhou.

"Da Wa and his brothers haven't come back. The house is quite deserted," remarked Mother Zhou.

"It's okay. Have you discussed this with Father? Do you want to go with us after the new year?" Lin Qing He asked.

"You father and I considered going over in summer." Mother Zhou responded unpon hearing this.

"How about during the summer vacation?" Lin Qing He glanced at Zhou Qing Bai and said, "At that time, Qing Bai and I will go around and travel. When we are finished, we will stop by at home to pick you up?"

"Where are you traveling in the summer? Is business bad then?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Reading ten thousand books isn't as good as traveling ten thousand miles. I am now an English teacher at Bei University. I have to have knowledge. Let Qing Bai will accompany me. If I go out alone, he will be worried." Lin Qing He casually answered.

"What about the dumpling shop?" Mother Zhou questioned.

"Let Er Wa and the others watch, it. Their god-grandfather is also there. So it won't be too busy." Lin Qing He said indifferently.

Next year eldest son won't have time. Wasn't there still second son and third son?

These two mischievous boys can run the place. 1.78 meter Zhou Xuan and 1.5 meter Zhou Gui Lai weren't vegetarians.

Yang Yang and Wu Ni will go over.

For adults, there was old Wang and Aunt Ma.

Also, Zhou Er Ni whom she wanted to take with her after the new year. Tonight, she will go talk with Eldest Sister-in-law. Eldest Sister-in-law had probably got it straight from Zhou Yang.

With so many people here, what can happen?

Mother Zhou assumed that Zhou Er Ni was going to watch the dumpling shop and thought since she was so big, it should be no problem. So she nodded and said nothing.

After the family ate, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came over to the old Zhou's house.

Zhou Qing Bai brought over some Mao Tai wine and chatted with his three brothers. Lin Qing He grabbed two packets of candies and gave them to her nephews and nieces to share.

Zhou Liu Ni got four pieces. She didn't forget to say, "Fourth Aunt, are there no red envelopes? This year, my uncle opened a dumpling shop and made a fortune, so you have to send us a red envelope."

"Sugar can't stuff your mouth." Third Sister-in-law reprimanded and then greeted Lin Qing He: "I've been waiting for you since I finished eating. Come over and chat with us. What good stuff have Fourth Brother eat this year? He's much fatter."

"I estimate he gained 30 jins." Eldest Sister-in-law grinned.

Simply putting Zhou Liu Ni's antic to the past.

"I don't know if Wu Ni mentioned it yet or not. I feel she and Yang Yang can’t keep up with the foundation, so let them go over to the capital when next year's summer vacation arrive. Er Wa just finished his entrance exam then. He can give them lessons." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"Wu Ni told me when she came back. This girl is excited. But don't know if it'll be troublesome for them to go over?" Third Sister-in-law replied.

"Yang Yang was also thinking about going over. It's just if he goes over, accommodation is a problem." Eldest Sister-in-law pointed out.

"The place over there is a bit small but it's okay to camp on the floor. It's much more comfortable to sleep on a straw mat in the hall on a hot summer day." Lin Qing He responded.

They can sleep on the second floor of the dumpling shop. There were also two rooms in the apartment building.

Even if Er Ni, Wu Ni, and Yang Yang go over, it wasn't a problem.

Chapter 306: Grown crooked

At that time, she and her Qing Bai will be traveling.

Let the boys sleep in Er Wa's room and the girls can go to sleep in their rooms. Specifically, it depends on the children's arrangements.

When Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law heard her say this, they knew that she really didn't mind that the child going over and causing some inconvenience.

With a smiling expression, she said, "Then let them go over and gain knowledge."

Zhou Liu winked at her mother hard.

Then Second Sister-in-law spoke: "Her fourth aunt, is there a shortage of people in Fourth Brother's dumpling shop?"

"No shortage. Next year I plan to let Er Ni come to help." Lin Qing He said outright. She smiled at Eldest Sister-in-law: "Last time Yang Yang and Wu Ni went to do homework, I brought it up to Mother about this. Only then, I knew Eldest Sister-in-law is looking for a match for Er Ni."

"Fourth Aunt, I'm still young. I don't want to marry so early." Zhou Er Ni hurriedly interjected.

Her brother did come back and mention it. Zhou Er Ni expressed to her mother that she wanted to go to the capital to help her fourth uncle and fourth aunt without thinking.

She can't do anything else, but she will definitely work hard when she goes there.

What's more, she was familiar with her fourth uncle and fourth aunt. As long as she works hard, they will never treat her badly. Zhou Er Ni was really very resistant to marrying so early.

However, her mother said that she wasn't young. After all, her eldest sister had married at the age of eighteen and now her child was two years old.

Zhou Er Ni was at a loss.

But before that, she could only let her mother arranged it.

But after her brother came back and talked about it. She immediately came back to life. She didn't want to marry, she wanted to go to the to help her fourth uncle and fourth aunt.

In the future, every single penny of the salary will be sent back home!

Eldest Sister-in-law also felt that it would be better to let second daughter go to the capital. What's more, it was due to her fourth uncle and her fourth aunt's care, if not, such a thing would not happen.

So Eldest Sister-in-law had no objection.

When she comes back from working in the capital, she can marry someone better, right?

"Qing He, I have no problem with Er Ni's matter. You know this girl. She's always this neat and nimble. When she's over there, you can scold her if she is disobedient. Don't hold back with her." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

"I definitely won't scold. I have been eyeing for such a daughter." Lin Qing He grinned: "But since you have no objection, I will take Er Ni over next year, Eldest Sister-in-law. I will cover food and accommodation. As for the pay, I won’t talk about it. I will give it to Er Ni every month."

"Also give salary? Letting her go gather experience is good enough," Eldest Sister-in-law quickly responded.

"There's no such logic." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Her fourth aunt, you only bring Er Ni over? Liu Ni can also go over and help," said Second Sister-in-law.

"Second sister-in-law, it’s not just me saying it. What kind of personality does Liu Ni have? Just ask her other brothers and sisters in the yard and you'll know. What kind of work did she do at home? She won't pick up a fallen broom. Everything is pushed to San Ni. You let her come to help? Isn't this a joke?" Third Sister-in-law laughed. She didn't hold back at all.

Can't be helped. Some people insisted on pretending to sleep. She didn't mind reminding them.

Second Sister-in-law halted.

"Er Ni might not be good at other things, but she is nimble at chores. If my maternal family weren't poor, I would shamelessly bring it up to Eldest Sister-in-law when I heard Eldest Sister-in-law wanted to find someone for Er Ni. But now, this is perfect. Er Ni, when you're at your fourth uncle and fourth aunt's place, you have to work hard. In the future, see if there is any suitable person at that side and find a match." Third Sister-in-law merrily stated.

"How can she find someone over there? People in the capital couldn't possibly want us country folk?" Eldest Sister-in-law smilingly shook her head.

"Why not? I think Er Ni is very good. The water and soil in the capital can nourish people. When she go there, she will definitely be a lot fairer. When the times come, I will pick two good-looking clothes for you and you will be a pretty girl. Who won't like her when seeing her?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"The family backgrounds aren't compatible." Eldest Sister-in-law shook her head.

She was very self-aware. With their family's conditions, how can she be able to get a son-in-law from the capital's side?

"If it's about compatibility, how can our family not match? Her fourth uncle got the capital's household registration. Her fourth aunt teaches foreign languages at Bei University. Her younger brother will go to the military academy next year and will join the army. If this background is not appropriate, then what is appropriate?" Lin Qing He said.

Eldest Sister-in-law maintained her smile and shook her head.

Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Er Ni: "Don't worry about your mother. Your mother's thoughts are very old-fashioned. We are women of the new era, we have to look forward."

Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips and smiled: "Second Sister-in-law Fourth Aunt, I don't have that plans yet.

"En. Take your time. There's no rush." Lin Qing He nodded.

At the side, Zhou Liu Ni winked at her mother so much they were getting cramped. Seeing that her mother won't speak out, Zhou Liu Ni took it upon herself.

"Fourth Auntie, won't you help me out." Zhou Liu Ni aggrievedly stated.

She couldn't grasp it no matter how hard she fought. Zhou Er Ni was about to marry and she was wanted!

"How old are you? It's more important to help your mother with some housework." Lin Qing He said.

"I will do it. It's just my sister is too hardworking, so it was never my turn. Fourth Aunt, if I go to the capital, I will definitely not do worse than Sister Er Ni." Zhou Liu Ni explained.

"But we definitely don't need any more people." Lin Qing He looked at her.

Zhou Liu Ni pursed her lips and said, "Fourth Aunt, you don't like me?"

What's so pleasing about you?

Lin Qing He laughed it off: "What are you saying? Every family gets one roast duck. All of you are my nieces, how could I not like you? It's just you are still young. So, properly help your mother at home. Your parents took on a lot of lands this year."

"Second Sister-in-law, you should lecture Liu Ni." Third Sister-in-law spoke.

Second Sister-in-law glared at her second daughter and said: "What more do you have to say? The shop isn't lacking in people. It will not be too late to find you if there's vacancy in the future."

"There will be no shortage of people in the future. Liu Ni can stand under your care, Second Sister-in-law." Lin Qing He immediately stated.

She won't let Saturday Ni pass, don't even think about it.

"Fourth Aunt, I understand. You look down on our second branch." Zhou Liu Ni's eyes reddened and ran out after saying this.

"Second Sister-in-law, if you don't teach her well, I am afraid that she will discredit you in the future." Lin Qing He solemnly watched Zhou Ni's back and simply told Second Sister-in-law.

"This damn girl!" Second Sister-in-law let out a scold. She got up, and said, "I'll go back and teach her first."

Then she went back first.

Lin Qing He didn't even bat her eyelids.

"Don't worry about her." Third Sister-in-law spoke.

"This Liu Ni girl had grown crooked. Even if Er Ni doesn't go, I would stop her if she is allowed to go." Eldest Sister-in-law told the truth.

Chapter 307: Dispirited

They were all her own nieces. If they were good, who would stop them?

Even if Zhou Er Ni didn't go, it still wasn't Zhou Liu No's turn. There were also San Ni and Si Ni below.

Not only were they all older than her, they all know how to work.

With how Zhou Liu Ni was, what can she do? Her fourth uncle and fourth aunt gone out to develop and didn't have it easy. She had to help when she went over. There was no reason to go over and make more busyness.

Lin Qing He said: "Second Sister-in-law seems to be unhappy."

"Then be unhappy. What else can be done?" Third Sister-in-law replied.

How can she not know her own daughter? She shouldn't be gaining an inch, demanding a foot. And also be displeased. Did she forget who introduced Xia Xia to the furniture factory?

Third Sister-in-law did not come back. The three sisters-in-law happily chatted away.

Eldest Sister-in-law brought up the selling matter: "Last time I carried two chickens. I waited for a long time but couldn't sell them."

Lin Qing He was surprised: "How is this possible? My brother always collects a lot of money. Didn't you see he had sold it all out?"

Eldest Sister-in-law pursed her lips: "I don't know what's going on either."

She didn't realize that she was too timid. She didn't even ask anyone. She was dressed liked normal and brought chickens to the hospital entrance. In the strangers' minds, they felt she was carrying chickens to see relatives.

Who would step forward to ask?

She got to yell out a few sentences herself.

Also, don't be so timid.

"But since my third brother is collecting chickens, it's not bad to sell them to him. Although he makes some money, it saves time and you can work in the field. I heard Mother said that you have taken on a lot of lands this year." Lin Qing He said.

"This year we have taken on a lot. We were thinking if we could have a year of good harvest." Touching on this, Eldest Sister-in-law smiled.

"This policy is very rare. We should work hard, no?" Third Sister-in-law also spoke.

The household produces it and pays a sufficient amount, and the rest is their own. Who wouldn't be motivated? All were working hard to prepare for a big project next year.

Lin Qing He chatted happily with her two sisters-in-law at this side.

Zhou Qing Bai had a lively chat with his three brothers next door.

Between men, they didn't think as much as women. What's more, they were brothers with the same father and mother. The relationship was still very good. For so many years, old Zhou Family's brothers hadn't been in conflict.

Hearing Zhou Qing Bai says that the business in the capital was very good, Eldest Brother was relieved and said: "It's great that business is going well. I noticed Father and Mother were worried about your side this year."

"But how much money can you make from selling dumplings? It's better to consider doing something else." Second Brother urged.

"Do others is just as hard. It's not easy in the capital. Making a bit is still something." Third Brother spoke conservatively.

"Can sustain our lifestyle." Zhou Qing Bai replied: "Next summer, I plan to take Father and Mother to the capital."

He notified his three brothers of this matter.

"Take Father and Mother to the capital?" Eldest Brother was shocked: "Can this be done?"

"That's right. You have to rely on your wife to support the family over there. We can take care of Father and Mother here." Second Brother looked baffled. Anyway, he didn't think a dumpling shop can make much money.

"Father and Mother are fine here at home. You can you rest assured." Third Brother was also perplexed.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "My shop's business is okay, so I have no problem bringing Father and Mother over."

"Accommodation is a problem when Father and Mother go over. They aren't used to climbing stairs. Those apartment buildings are also very crowded." Third Brother pointed out.

"I found a house with a garden. The landlord couldn't rent it out. When Father ad Mother come over, I plan to rent it. Accommodation for them won't be a problem." Zhou Qing Bai said: "This is also me and my wife's decision."

So the three brothers got a grasp of the circumstance. The dumpling shop's business seems to be OK. If not, how can the two elderly go there to increase the burden?

"How much money can a bowl of dumplings make?" Second Brother asked straightforwardly.

"No one knows how much money I make. A few pennies for mine." Zhou Qing Bai said.

He had sampled his competitors. He estimated that their bowl's margin was about eighty percent because whether it was fillings or dumpling wrappers, they weren't as good as his.

"How many bowls can you sell in a day?" Second Brother asked curiously.

Eldest Brother and Third Brother were both curious too.

If it were before, Zhou Qing Bai would definitely not mind saying it to his brothers. However, Lin Qing He had taught him well.

Do not worry if there is not enough wealth to go around, only worry if it is not evenly distributed among people. Did he still want to be brothers? If he want to, don't make the gap so big, otherwise, can't stay as brothers.

Zhou Qing Bai felt it makes sense.

Why else, would they say the shop and house were rented and not that he and his wife bought them. Sometimes white lies were needed.

"Sometimes more, sometimes less. Can't give an accurate amount. There are at least thirty or forty yuan a month." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

This income wasn't too high, but it wasn't low either. The brothers believed it. After all, old Fourth wants to bring the two elders over, so he should be able to afford it. If not, wouldn’t it be bringing burden over? At that time, both sides will have to endure hardship.

Since he had this income in one month, then there was no problem.

In the eyes of these brothers, who were frugal, the income of thirty or forty yuan a month was indeed a lot.

"Three eldest brothers, work hard this year." Zhou Qing Bai said: "The futures days will be better and better."

The brothers ate salted peanuts accompanied by the good Moutai wine. It was really refreshing.

They came over around seven o'clock and talked until after eleven o'clock before they broke up.

When Second Brother got back, Second Sister-in-law hadn't slept yet.

Second Brother thought she was asleep, so he was startled and said, "Still not asleep at this time?"

"My heart feels dispirited," Second Sister-in-law, who was waiting for him to come back, responded.

"Now the policy is getting better and better. We can raise our own chickens. Same with the ducks. There's no restriction on pig raising. There's also household production. Life is definitely getting better and better. "" Second Brother lied down and said comfortably.

In his own personal words, he was really satisfied with the current life. Old fourth had revealed to them. They can rest assured and boldly take action. As long as they didn't break the law, there will be no problems.

It can be said that the future was bright.

"I'm not talking about those." Second Sister-in-law replied.

"Then what are you on about." Second Brother wanted to sleep, still, he said.

"Say, does fourth branch look down on our second branch?" Second Sister-in-law voiced out. She thought about it all night tonight. The more she thought about it, the more her heart became more and more upset.

She couldn't sleep on such a black night and just waited for her man to come back and talk.

Chapter 308

"What are you saying?" Second Brother was taken aback. Perplexed, he uttered.

Second Sister-in-law told him what happened tonight: "I want Liu Ni to go over and Liu Ni wants to go. However, her fourth aunt will not let her. Er Ni had nothing to say and Eldest Sister-in-law is looking for a husband for her. And she(LQH) ends up wanting to bring her to the capital!"

She even talked about salary, nice clothes, and wanted Er Ni to find a marriage over there.

Thought of everything for Er Ni. While her Liu Ni took the initiative to say that she wanted to go, she(LQH) just didn't let her.

When her second daughter came back and mentioned it before, she didn't take it seriously. But tonight this matter had made her feel really displeased.

She waited for Second Brother for the whole night just to tell him about this.

But obviously, she still didn't know her man well enough.

When Second Brother heard this, he became disgruntled: "You don't feel embarrassed? You want that lazy Liu Ni to go over?"

Compared with his woman who didn't have self-awareness, Second Brother knew exactly what kind of temperament his second daughter had.

It can be said she was lazy without boundaries.

In Second Brother's opinion, marry this girl off and be done with it in the future. Anyway, it won't harm his own family. Let others educate her. When she marries later, she will naturally become sensible.

So in terms of a five-star evaluation, this daughter, Liu Ni got a maximum of one star from Second Brother. It was because she was his own daughter, otherwise, there wasn't even one star.

And to let such daughter go to the capital to help in old Fourth's dumpling shop? Second Brother laughed.

"Her four aunt didn’t let her go over is due to having eyes. What kind of person is Er Ni? And what kind of person is our Liu Ni? It’s not that I dislike my daughter. Tell me, which part Liu Ni can compare with Er Ni?" Second Brother stated.

Out of anger, Second Sister-in-law hammered him: "What are you saying? Liu Ni is your daughter!"

"Even when she is my daughter, it makes no difference. Old Fourth's dumpling shop doesn't have it easy. Now they want to find a helper, they'll find a neat and nimble one. With how Liu Ni is. I won't allow it even if her fourth aunt agrees. Better not let her cause more trouble. It would be better for San Ni to go than Liu Ni." Second Brother said.

Second Sister-in-law responded: "Her fourth aunt also didn't mention San Ni."

"Isn't there Er Ni? Er Ni girl can do the work of two. What need is there for more? What kind of place do you think it is." Second Brother replied.

Second Sister-in-law was still irritated: "I think her fourth aunt is like that. She doesn't really highly look at our family."

"Come on. You had eaten the roast duck. Xia Xia was also arranged for you. Only when they comply with you and hold you up then it's all good?" Second Brother said.

In Second Brother's opinion, his woman was thinking too much.

He even wondered what happened to make her say old Fourth looked down on him. It can't be because of this lousy matter and think of there whatnot.

Second Sister-in-law spoke: "Really have to thank Fourth Brother for Xia Xia's matter. But don't you want to let Liu Ni go over there and find a husband in the future?"

"I say, why do you like to overthink." Second Brother couldn't help utter: "Liu Ni is like this. If she doesn't learn to behave, I will be wondering if she can marry out. She eats until not a drop is left but do nothing at all. And you still want her to find someone in the capital? Is your daughter inlaid with gold or jade? Why don't you just ascend to the sky?"

Second Sister-in-law's throat was blocked to half-death and uttered in a terrible mood: "I have never seen a father like you. Not wanting your own daughter to be well off!"

"That's right. If daughter can marry well, I will prevent her from marrying. It is better to be a down-to-earth person. Don't just think about flying before you learn to walk. How much ability one has is how much work one can take on." Second Brother stated.

After finishing talking, he ignored this woman and went to sleep on his own. She was really full and had nothing to do and became idle.

Second Sister-in-law was still dispirited.

Why was her daughter so unfortunate? Second daughter certainly didn't work very much but wasn't it all because eldest daughter was too diligent and had done everything. What else can she do?

From the way her second daughter was, she was suitable for a blessed life and don't need to work.

Early the next morning, Second Sister-in-law asked Elest Sister-in-law: "I went back early yesterday, and I don't know what I missed. In the future, is Er Ni really going to find a match in the capital?"

"Her fourth aunt wasn't serious. For a household like ours, to go to the capital to find a match? San Ni's mother, don't joke." Eldest Sister-in-law didn't take it seriously.

Second Brother just came out when he heard this, and then glanced at his woman.

Look at Eldest Sister-in-law's awareness, and look at his wife's. She's still not giving up.

Second Sister-in-law ignored her man’s contemptuous eyes and said, “Is there really no vacancy? Liu Ni is a pretty good girl.”

"Liu Ni is not bad, but Er Ni is a bit older. She has more leverage. Also, having such a young child going would make people say they're bullying the children. Back in those criticizing period, didn't some of the landlords commited child labor?" Eldest Sister-in-law answered.

"Own family. What child labor? It's just helping out." Second Sister-in-law responded.

"It's pointless to talk with me. It's her fourth aunt's affairs. How can I possibly decide?" Eldest Sister-in-law became impatient and uttered.

"I say, hurry up and go out and find someone to chat." Second Brother, who listened at the side, couldn't stand it anymore and sent her away.

Second Sister-in-law can only go out with a pout.

Eldest Sister-in-law looked helplessly at Second Brother and said, "Second Brother, I have to say a few words. Child's fourth aunt is looking for a girl to help them out. In fact, no matter who she sought, I won't have any objection. However, her Fourth Uncle and her Fourth Aunt gone over there and don't have it easy. They left their hometown and got no one around to help them. Our side goes over to help ou. Putting aside not giving much, they got to not create more busyness."

Second Brother still respected this sister-in-law, and nodded: "Eldest Sister-in-law is right."

"I heard from your eldest brother yesterday that this summer, Fourth Brother will take the parents over. From now on, it will definitely require Fourth Brother to take care of them. We can't reach there, so I let Er Ni go over. I was thinking that if Er Ni is free, she can go clean and cook for her grandparents." Eldest Sister-in-law explained.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, it’s good to let Er Ni go there. I also watched this girl grow up. Like her sister, she is neat, nimble, and literate. Liu Ni is only that big and extremely lazy. Letting her do the housework at home is enough." Second Brother responded.

"I'm relieved that you don't blame me, Second Brother. I'm just worried that Second Sister-in-law will hold it to her heart and feel that her fourth aunt is biased to first branch." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

Second Brother smilingly assured: "She won't. She won't. All one family, what biased can there be."

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say anything then.

As the eldest daughter-in-law, there were still some responsibilities. Making sure the family lives in harmony, so it will prosper and not let a scene happen for outsiders to see a joke.

Chapter 309: Dare to do it or not

Lin Qing He was oblivious about this incident on the first day of New Year in the old Zhou family.

She and Zhou Qing Bai hadn't gotten up at this time. Third Brother Lin was a considerate person. He would usually arrive at around ten o'clock. Not too early.

On such wintry days, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai naturally sleep in.

The couple was still messing around in the bed. Laughing and joking, not one bit acting decent.

Zhou Qing Bai had a twinkle in his eyes and put his arms around his wife to embrace her.

"It's seven o'clock. Time to get up." But Lin Qing He still had a little self-awareness. After all, it was New Year. How can they sleep in so late?

At any other time, they can sleep in. At this moment, forget it.

However, the couple still took their time and didn't get up until half-past seven.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou slept in the next room. The two of them were chatting with others outside.

"Up now? Go brush your teeth and prepare for breakfast." Mother Zhou said.

After so many years, she became used to it and won't say a word.

Actually, Mother Zhou's heart actually ached for her youngest son and his wife.

They went to the capital to do their utmost. It wasn't easy. She heard that Fourth's wife had to prepare lectures until late every day, while old Fourth had to get up early in the morning to buy vegetables and open the shop.

How can the elderly not feel pained?

It was a rare opportunity for them to sleep more, so let them sleep more. Anyway. it was still early at the moment and there will be no guests coming.

Only neighbors, which weren't a problem.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He went to brush their teeth and came over for breakfast together after they washed the bowl.

It was exactly ten o'clock in the morning when Third Brother Lin and his family came over.

After sharing sweets and snacks with their nephews and nieces, they let them go out to play.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai chatted to Third Brother Lin and his wife.

After greetings, Third Sister-in-law Lin asked, "Third Sister, do you think our family can risk opening a convenience shop?"

"You can, but it's a bit of a hassle. You have to be psychologically prepared. After all, these neighbors will inevitably have to put it on the tab. You should know whether to give it or not." Lin Qing He said.

At this time, convenience was very profitable. The business won't do badly.

Third Sister-in-law Lin nodded. She hadn't thought about the issue of the tab. After hearing this, she kept it in consideration.

"You did a year of business last year, you should have a grasp of it?" Lin Qing He directed at Third Brother Lin.

Third Brother Lin smiled: "It's very profitable to do business."

Don’t look at how small these profits were, but if one accumulates it bit by bit and kept on going at it, it will not be less than the salary of working people. For example, the income during the winter was hundreds of yuans a month, which was higher than that of working people. That was more than a lot.

"Business is definitely profitable, but this kind of business will be eliminated. The reason why you can do this now is that many people still don't know the profit here. When they know, you won't be the only one. Also, people are watching you collect it. Believe it or not, they will copy you next year?" Lin Qing He said.

This made Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law both stunned.

Third Brother Lin recovered calmly, and said, "Since I can do it, others can do it."

Third Sister-in-law Lin looked worried: "What to do?"

Seeing that the situation at home had improved, she didn't want to let her home go back to what it used to be. The time when they can't even bear to eat an egg.

Even if it wasn't so generous now, at least for now, she was willing to scramble a few eggs every day and occasionally have a meal with meat.

"Sister, do you have any suggestions?" Third Brother Lin asked his sister.

"Go to the city to set up a shop." Lin Qing He watched this couple and answered.

"Go to the city to set up a shop?" Third Brother Lin and Third SIster-in-law Lin were both surprised.

"That's right." Lin Qing He nodded.

"This...how does it work? We are country folks. How can it be so easy to go to the city to open a shop." After all, Third Brother Lin was used to staying in the village and flinched.

Even if they have made some money now, but they were still got the blood of farmers. It wasn't easy to change their thought wave?

"Aren't your brother-in-law and I also country folk? Now we have moved our household registration to the capital." Lin Qing He reminded.

"With the way we are, how can we compare with you, Third Sister." Third Sister-in-law Lin responded.

"That's why I will not force you to move to the capital. As for the city, I think you have to buy a shop and settle down. It just happens that the shops aren't too expensive. In the future, you may not necessarily be able to afford it when you want to buy it." Lin Qing He said.

This was still the early days of reform. Many people were watching and have not yet to test the water. Still, people’s noses were very sensitive. Once an opportunity is discovered, it is difficult to obtain a well-located store.

"Sister, once the shop is open, what should we sell?" Third Brother Lin asked.

"Isn't this easy? If there is anything you can eat in the countryside, you can transport it to the shop and sell it. But for the time being, it will be hard work for you. Wait for me to look around. If I can, I will buy a motorcycle for you. At that time, it will be more convenient." Lin Qing He answered.

Third Brother Lin gulped, and said, "Sister, I... I might not be able to buy a shop as I am short a lot of money."

Motorcycles, this was something that makes people's eyes blaze up. He had seen people driving them in the county city. It was very fast and majestic.

But at a glance, one tell it wasn't cheap. What need was there for it?

"Then won't buy the motorcycle first. As for the shop, I think it's a good time for you to buy it now. How much money do you have in your hands? I'll give you a consultation." Lin Qing He spoke.

Third Brother Lin had made a lot of money this year, but because they have built a new room for the children, there wasn't much left in the family.

Only three hundred or so.

"This money is definitely not enough to buy." Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai.

"Lend some to Third Brother." Zhou Qing Bai knew what his wife meant and said.

Lin Qing He looked at Third Brother Lin and stated, "Your brother-in-law said that he can borrow some to you. All in all, you can buy a shop. Tomorrow, my youngest sister-in-law and brother-in-law will come back as guests. Then I will enquire with them."

"Wait, Third Sister. Really, really going to open a shop in the city?" Third Brother Lin was still a little uncertain.

Even Third Sister-in-law Lin was the same.

"Aren't you stupid? Your brother-in-law is willing to lend you such a sum of money to open a shop. Do you want to collect chickens here for the rest of your life?" Lin Qing He said, "Listen to Third Sister. When had Third Sister let you suffer a loss? Only need to see if you dare to do it or not."

Lin Qing He really wished the best for her third brother. Her third brother wasn't the kind of person who forgets his roots when he develops. She also hoped that her third brother will live well in the future, instead of spending his entire life in the countryside with his back to the sun and face to the ground.

That was too tiring.

Chapter 310: Tolerance

"Her father, how about listening to Third Sister." It was Third Sister-in-law Lin, who bit her lips, said with determination in her eyes.

Others may cheat her family, but only Third Sister won't. She wished the best for her family.

If having a shop wasn't good, how could Third Sister make such efforts?

Moreover, the money was lent to buy a shop without a second word. This was really rare.

"You aren't as courageous as your wife." Lin Qing He glanced at her brother and said, "It's not like letting you go to open a shop right now. Buy a shop after the New Year is over. I won't leave until the tenth day. Before I leave, I will go to the city with your brother-in-law and buy you a shop."

It can't be helped. Her brother grew up in the countryside all his life. It wasn't easy for him to take that step. It was possible that he'll step back and retreat at any time. She had to help him.

"Okay." Third Brother Lin hesitated, only then made up his mind and nodded vigorously.

"With your nod today, you will be glad in the future." Lin Qing He comforted.

"Listen to your sister." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Third Brother Lin nodded.

"Before buying, you two should also go back and think about it. Do you want to do it? Although I strongly recommend you to open one and you won't do badly in the future, but I won't force you to do it." Lin Qing He continued on.

It was her own younger brother, she wants to help him. But the choice really falls on him.

After all, she spoke to this point.

Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin went back. Naturally, they had a good discussion. After all, this was not a trivial matter.

In the afternoon when Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin left, Mother Zhou spoke with Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai: "In the future, Da Wa's uncle is going to open a shop in the city?"

"I don't know their decision." Lin Qing He replied.

"If they open a shop, the whole family will go to the city? What about the work in the field." Mother Zhou asked.

"After opening a shop, the family must go there to live. At that time, find a bigger place, preferably with a backyard and very spacious. As for the fieldwork at home, it’s simple. Transfer it to other people and can collect some money or some grain after harvest." Lin Qing He answered.

As long as her brother wants to go to the city, the rest wasn't a problem.

"Don't know if your brothers can open a shop in the city?" Mother Zhou asked Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife and replied, "Mother, you have to go to my brothers and ask them about this."

"That's right. You have to ask them about this kind of thing. I told my brother and my sister-in-law to go back and discuss it. For this to take off, it requires my brother's willingness to listen to me and do it. Mother, you want Qing Bai to go to brothers and sisters-in-law and tell them to stop farming and open a shop in the city?" Lin Qinghe said.

Mother Zhou unhappily muttered: "I saw you wanted Da Wa's uncle to go over so much and thought..."

"This isn't a problem. If brothers and sisters-in-law want to buy a shop in the city and open a shop, and if they are short of money, Qing Bai and I can lend some." Lin Qing He still left her some face and said.

"How can there be so much money to lend. Just let them figure out a solution by themselves." Mother Zhou shook her head.

Lin Qing He had no interest in continuing this topic with her and went back to the room to read a book.

Mother Zhou whispered to her son, "Is your wife mad?"

"She isn't." Zhou Qing Bai was clear about his wife. She won't be upset about this. Still, Zhou Qing Bai honestly said: "I asked my brothers yesterday. They all said they would farm the land and not open whatever shop. Mother, if you want to talk about it, just go tell them yourself."

Mother Zhou naturally hoped that the other three sons would do well, so she really went to ask.

However, Eldest Brother, Second Brother, and Third Brother had no intention in that aspect.

All of them were going for household production. They were all ready to start a big project in spring.

When Mother Zhou mother came back, she was told off by Father Zhou again.

Mother Zhou quietly spoke: "From Da Wa's mother and old Fourth's meaning, it is really good to open a shop. So I was thinking of letting them try?"

"Try what? Current work isn't good? Now that the harvest is abundant, as long as one works hard, will they fare badly?" Father Zhou disgruntledly uttered.

"I know..."

Mother Zhou was interrupted by Father Zhou before she finished speaking: “What do you know? There's nothing work with Fourth's wife helping her brother. Also, Xiao Mei will also need her help in the future. So you don’t worry about these shadowless things. If not, you will stay with me at home this summer and not go over there to make trouble.”

"I didn't want to make trouble. I just happened to think of this. The brothers don't want to do it. I can't possibly force them to do it?" Mother Zhou responded.

Actually, Mother Zhou had a bad relationship with her maternal siblings.

But this was how most people were.

The relationship between herself and her siblings wasn't great, but she wanted her children to have a good relationship and take care of each other.

"Don't think about those shadowless things. You already at this age. Only so much good life left. Leave them alone. They are all in charge of their own affairs. Who will listen to you." Father Zhou said.

Mother Zhou said: "Alright, you old man, I told you that I know and you still go on."

"Fourth's wife isn't angry, right?" Mother Zhou whispered again.

In fact, Mother Zhou is a little afraid of this youngest daughter-in-law. After all, Lin Qing He was never blindly filial. She can shove back on the spot if the words were displeasing. She won't care whether she was her mother-in-law or not.

"What is there to be angry about? Do you think Da Wa's mother only got that bit of tolerance?" Father Zhou rolled his eyes.

Compared with his wife, Father Zhou's mind was steady like a pendulum.

With such high education and can raise the children so well, would she be so petty with his wife? Usually, if she minded, she would react on the spot and won't let it brew overnight.

Naturally, Lin Qing He didn't hold a grudge. She was indeed reading her foreign language books and courses.

Zhou Qing Bai went out to visit some relatives and friends.

After more than an hour, Lin Qing He came out to cook. Mother Zhou said diligently: "You're tired from studying. Let's have buns tonight. Mother will do it."

"Alright. Mother, steam the buns then. I'll visit Zhou Dong's house." Lin Qing He was delighted in her heart and said on the surface.

"Then come back early. Don't sit for too long." Mother Zhou let out a sigh of relief and nodded.

Lin Qing He grabbed a bag of candies and came to Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei's house.

Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei had already given birth to two. The first was a boy and the second was a girl. Now Cai Ba Mei had a third in her belly.

Have to say, this speed was also extremely fast.

Not to mention Zhou Dong, even Zhou Xi, who was married last year, got a big belly. She was close to giving birth. In a blink of an eye, both brothers and sisters were going to be parents.

It made one feel quite emotional.

Chapter 311: Transistor radio

It can be considered that Lin Qing He watched this kid, Zhou Dong grows up. Lin Qing He knew his character. He can be a good neighbor.

So Lin Qing He came over. It was more-less out of thought for him and wanted to ask him if he was interested. He can try to start a business.

If he wants, he can watch each other back with Third Brother Lin, right?

"The family has raised a lot of chickens this year. I'll get uncle to come and collect them." Zhou Dong grinned.

He was responsible for the work in the field. This year, he too had contracted a lot. His wife raised a lot of chickens. The laid eggs or live chicken can make money to subsidize the family.

It can be said that life was very good.

"Why not just expand the quantity of raising?" Lin Qing He said, "Isn't there still a piece of land behind your backyard? Go and get it contracted with the village. Then fence the surrounding. With this, you can raise a hundred or so chickens. Afterward, raise two dogs to keep watch. Your wife can stay at home to care for the children and raise the chickens. She won’t be overwhelmed."

Have to say, Zhou Dong was really a man who dotes his wife. He didn't need Cai Ba Mei working in the field. He shouldered all the field work.

Cai Ba Mei stayed at home. Although she was honest, she knew how to live.

Not only did the family raised nearly 20 chickens, which was definitely a lot, they also raised a piglet. It will bring a hefty sum next year.

She was a very capable wife.

"The land behind the backyard." Zhou Dong was taken by surprise.

"Get it contracted with the village and see if you can buy it in the future. If you can buy it, then buy it." Lin Qing He stated.

They can't buy it now, they can only contract. But in the future, it will definitely not be a problem.

"What Aunt suggests sounds good." Cai Ba Mei with her bulging stomach responded. Her eyes were shining.

"Not bad, right?" Lin Qing He grinned: "Buy some bricks, wall up the yard, and raise two more dogs. It's within the village and close to your maternal house. Who dare not have eyes and act preposterous? Just a shout and they'll arrive. Don't worry at all."

"But my wife is currently pregnant." Zhou Dong looked at his wife's belly.

"Wait until I give birth this year and complete my postnatal confinement, I can raise them." Cai Ba Mei said seriously.

She really felt it was doable because she can handle it.

"However, if you raise more chickens, you must monitor the hygiene. Hospital disinfection water can be used. If not, then use lime powder. If hygiene is done properly, there won't be any problem." Lin Qing He reminded.

"Aunt is right." Cai Ba Mei nodded.

"As for the channel for selling chickens, you can talk to my brother and discuss the price by yourself. I don't understand this, so I won't get involved." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Cai Ba Mei and Zhou Dong had got in touched with Third Brother Lin last year. They sold more than ten chickens to Third Brother Lin. Because there were so many, the price could be higher. If it was just one or two, it wouldn't be too high. Pretty good deal.

When Lin Qing He left, Zhou Dong discussed the matter with Cai Ba Mei.

"To raise so many, it isn't a good idea?" Zhou Dong hesitated.

"If it's not good, Aunt won't come over and tell us about this. Aunt always takes good care of you." Cai Ba Mei replied with a smile.

Then the candy pack was torn open and divided two between their son and daughter.

In fact, Cai Ba Mei herself wanted to raise more, but she didn't dare to mention it after meticulous pondering. After all, she hadn't forgotten the previous tail-cutting.

But now that Aunt Qing He had come over, she can be reassured. Definitely won't go back to before.

"After the new year ends, I'll go to the village branch secretary and contract the land behind us?" Zhou Dong was one to listen to his wife and responded.

"Contract it then." Cai Ba Mei nodded.

She was about to give birth in four months. She can start working after giving birth.

She can't always let her own man exhaust himself to feed the family, right? She can also help.

When Lin Qing He returned home, she brought up Zhou Dong and his sister to Mother Zhou.

"The two siblings got a fortunate life. They had it bitter when they were young, but now it's the sweetness after the bitterness." Mother Zhou said.

Zhou Dong married Cai Ba Mei. Old Cai Family can help with anything. Who in the village would dare to look down upon them?

Now the couple gave birth to a son and a daughter and have another in their belly. Their lives were prospering.

Zhou Xi married someone in their village. Although it was at the edge of the village, it was still a family with a good reputation. This year, they also contracted a lot of lands. Zhou Xi's man was the youngest son of the family and was a worker.

He followed the group who built houses. The monthly money was almost the same as that of people who work in the city. Moreover, this young man was the kind who dotes his wife. He didn't need Zhou Xi working in the field, just do chores at home.

Life was pretty good.

It used to be difficult when they were children, but now they grew up, it was fine.

Lin Qing He nodded and didn't say much.

When Zhou Qing Bai came back, the family began dinner.

The steamed buns were eaten with soup.

Lin Qing He went to study after eating, while Zhou Qing Bai chopped firewood in the yard.

Mother Zhou and Father Zhou went out to chat with others. After all, it was New Year's Day.

"Since the mischievous boys haven't come back, the house is really deserted." Lin Qing He said after Zhou Qing Bai returned to the room after he was done with the firewood.

Zhou Qing Bai thought she was bored, so he said, "Tomorrow Xiao Mei and the others will come."

Lin Qing He smiled: "There is a phrase in later generations, 'empty-nest, old people'. It's talking about our generation. Qing Bai, we can't have 'empty-nest, old people' in the future."

"We won't." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Make good money now. He will take his wife to travel around in the future, so it won’t be boring.

In fact, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have much feeling about the days to come. He felt that the best days were the days when his wife was by his side. Having his, everything else had no difference.

Despite not minding, he had to let his wife live the life she wanted.

Lin Qing He stopped reading and asked him to sit on the kang. She lolled in his arms and the couple had a private chat.

On the first day of New Year, she initially planned to go over to old Zhou's house to sit. But because of the existence of Second Sister-in-law, Lin Qing He wasn't interested in going there and stayed with Zhou Qing Bai.

"Almost forgot." Lin Qing He suddenly remembered and took the transistor radio out of the space. This was originally intended for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. But after returning, she forgot to take it out. She looked at Zhou Qing Bai, "How to explain?"

"Just left it in the bag and forgot it." Zhou Qing Bai said without paying much heed.

Lin Qing He nodded. Then she asked Zhou Qing Bai to search for a channel to listen to. Zhou Qing Bai adjusted it, and the couple started listening to the radio.

After eight o'clock, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou came back from outside. They noticed a transistor in the hall. The eyes of the two elderly people were bright.

However, youngest son and his wife closed their doors and blew the lights out, so they pushed down the question until the next day.

Chapter 312: Decision

Zhou Qing Bai got up first the next day. Lin Qing He was still sleeping when he got up.

She was tossed around by him last night and was currently snoozing under the covers.

Mother Zhou whispered: "Qing Bai, who owns this transistor radio?"

"My wife bought it for you and Father but forgot to take it out in the bag. I remembered it last night." Zhou Qing Bai answered after hearing this.

"There...There's no need to spend this money." Mother Zhou was over the moon hearing this but her mouth expressed embarrassment.

A transistor radio was a rare thing.

"Life over there isn't easy. Why spend this money?" Father Zhou said with his hands behind his back.

He naturally felt that this transistor radio was too precious. Still, he felt compared to such precious radio, it was better to keep the money for life.

After all, it wasn't a must buy.

"It's okay. It didn't cost much. Since it's bought, use it." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Then he made his parents think about food.

Mother Zhou said, "Your wife hasn't woken up yet."

"Warm it in a pot later and let her eat after she wakes up." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

He indulged himself last night on New Year's Day. When his parents came back last night, they both hadn't slept yet.

Stopping and resting, they played until about eleven o'clock before going to bed. It certainly had tired his wife. She won't get up so quickly.

"Is she not feeling well?" Mother Zhou asked in concern.

"It's nothing. Studying drained the brain." Zhou Qing Bai said calmly.

"When I and your father go over there, I will buy more pig brains and stew it for your wife and Da Wa." Mother Zhou stated.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. So they ate first.

After eating, Zhou Qing Bai didn't go out and went into the room to read the newspaper.

Lin Qing He didn't wake up until almost half-past eight and saw Zhou Qing Bai reading the newspaper next to her. She asked, "What time is it?"

"Half-past eight." Zhou Qing Bai said: "Get up to eat?"

"I want to sleep again." Lin Qing He said lazily.

It seems that since she came, she had never slept in again? In the past, she basically slept in until 12 o'clock on vacation.

Now, this habit was satisfying.

"Go to sleep. I will call you when Xiao Mei is here." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He thought about it and dropped the idea. She got up to wash and went to the kitchen to grab food from the pot.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin were the first to come. They arrived at ten o'clock. They brought the youngest daughter over. They didn't bring the three older ones. They sent them to stay with their granduncle.

In the evening when they go home, they'll pick them up.

"Mother, take your little granddaughter around. These three packets of sweets are for my three sisters-in-law. One for each family." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"No need to buy sweets" Mother Zhou responded.

"It's already bought. It's nothing." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't mind: "By the way, where is my father?"

"Grab the transistor radio and went out. Still, haven't come back yet." Mother Zhou gave a frustrated laugh.

That wicked old man said that it costs money and didn’t need to buy this transistor radio. In fact, he extremely liked it. He heard that Fourth's wife bought it for them, so he asked his youngest son to teach him how to use it. Then he went out to show off.

He hadn't come back yet.

"Bought a transistor radio?" Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed in surprise.

"Your fourth sister-in-law bought it." Mother Zhou smiled.

"Mother, to have such a daughter-in-law like my fourth sister-in-law, you must have accumulated a blessing in your last life. One can outmatch other family's few." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.

"You're such a chatterbox." Lin Qing He amusedly reprimanded.

"You guys sit. I will take little Nan Nan out for a walk." Mother Zhou said.

She took her granddaughter out. She had also taken the candies for the other three families. It was a show of her thought.

"Why didn't you bring Cheng Cheng and the others?" Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Xiao Mei.

"Too lazy. I don't want to cycle another bike. It's fine to let them go to their granduncle's side." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

One bike can't seat so many.

Lin Qing He smiled and said to Su Da Lin, "Brother-in-law, is your job still stable?"

"No...not sta...stable." Su Da Lin shook his head.

Since last year, the situation in the factory had been relatively so-so. Although Su Da Lin had a stutter, he understood.

He estimated that the factory might close down in the future, even if it won't happen so quickly.

"Since it's not stable, better think of a retreat earlier." Lin Qing He suggested, "Do you want to go to the capital and have a try?"

"How's...how's Fourth brother's shop...doing?" Su Da Lin looked at Zhou Qing Bai.

"Not bad." Zhou Qing Bai replied: "If this side can't work out, you can go over to that side."

"If you want to go over, please tell me in advance. Business shop and a house can be found in advance." Lin Qing He said: "By the way, accommodation won't cost anything. Qing Bai and I found a place for Father and Mother. It's spacious. The rent remains the same anyway. You can live with Father and Mother."

"This...I...can't really." Su Da Lin uttered embarrassedly.

"No need to be shy. If you don’t want to live there, we'll still bring Father and Mother over. It's still that price. It doesn’t make any difference if you live there as well. At that time, Qing Bai and I will check around for you. See if there is any shop in the area. If there is, then it's perfect," Lin Qing He responded.

The house with a yard she bought with Zhou Qing Bai was still some distance away from the dumpling shop. It would take about forty minutes to walk. Not close at all.

Normally they would have to consider the distance away from Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

So Lin Qing He felt that it would be best for Zhou Xiao Mei's family to live there.

She can't really lend her the shop. She wanted to open another shop. However, the accommodation was no problem. In the future, she can buy a house and move out.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, when are you and Fourth Brother going to bring Father and Mother over?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"This summer vacation." Lin Qinghe said.

"So fast?" Zhou Xiao Mei was surprised.

Lin Qing He smiled and looked at the couple and said: "My career is stable. Your fourth brother's income is also steady. There is no problem bringing them over this year."

"Fourth Sister-in-law, I have discussed with Da Lin. Can we move over this year?" Zhou Xiao Mei bit her lips and questioned.

"Of course you can." Lin Qing He looked at them and continued, "The kids' education won't be a problem. I will handle this for you. I think business is very reliable. After all, Brother-in-law got good culinary skills. But for specific parts, you have to try it yourself."

"Wait...Wait for when Father and Mother...go over, we will...go...together...together with them." Su Da Lin nodded.

"That's all right. Pack everything when that time comes. We will come to pick up Father and Mother, and then help you carry some of the things." Lin Qing He smiled.

Chapter 313: Xu Sheng Mei

Since the decision was to go over, it went without saying a shop was needed.

"I will keep an eye for a shop for you. If there is something suitable, I will arrange it for you. It will be fine to pay the rent a few months in advance. But in my opinion, the best path is to buy it directly." Lin Qing He said.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, did you buy the shop yourself or rent it?" Zhou Xiao Mei whispered.

Lin Qing He grinned. Looking at her and Su Da Lin: "I'll tell you, but don't tell anyone about it. That shop, your brother and I spent our entire fortune and bought it.

"You really bought it?" Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed.

Su Da Lin wasn't surprised. After all, their household registration was moved to the capital. They will stay in the capital in the future. It was also necessary to buy a shop there to run it well.

"En." Lin Qing He nodded.

"How much?" Zhou Xiao Mei could not help ask.

"Three thousand or so." Lin Qing He answered.

"That expensive?" Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned. In the past few years, she and Su Da Lin had gathered small savings. For a family to have around 3,000 yuans, it was definitely quite an achievement. They never thought that a shop in the capital was this much.

"Our shop is a duplex. It got a second floor on the top that can be used as a living space. You can rent a smaller one. A bun shop doesn't need to be too big. People can eat it on the road." Lin Qing He stated: "But I still think it's better to be bigger. If it's not a duplex, it can decrease to two thousand yuans."

"Let's rent it first." Zhou Xiao Mei shook her head.

Lin Qing He didn't persuade them anymore. When they see the benefits, they'll want to buy it.

"By the way, my third brother is going to buy a shop in the city. Do have you any suggestions?" Lin Qing He asked.

After all, both of them live in the city. They were relatively familiar.

"Brother-in-law is going to open a shop in the city?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked in surprise.

"Yeah, he plans to open one this year." Lin Qing He nodded, "I wanted to suggest that if you weren't going to go to the capital."

"But what is he going to sell?" Zhou Xiao Mei could not help utter.

"Whatever edible in the countryside. Why can't it be sold?" Lin Qing He said.

"I... I'm going to find... my Aunt and ask... ask." Su Da Lin said.

He really didn't know much about this. But his Aunt must know. After all, her information was relatively up-to-date.

"Then I must trouble you, Brother-in-law." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, is opening a shop now that good?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"I don't know how to explain. All in all, it will be a popular industry in the next few years." Lin Qing He smilingly responded.

In the early 1980s, the street stalls were very popular. After the mid-1980s, self-employment was the norm. It can continue until the 1990s. Now they open a shop and operate well, they will become established shops by then. Would the business do badly?

Around eleven o'clock, Eldest Sister, Eldest Brother-in-law, Second Sister and Second Brother-in-law came.

Eldest Sister had brought her 17-year-old third daughter, named Xu Sheng Mei. She was pretty looking.

It’s just her courage was a little small. She didn’t dare to look at people when speaking. Her eyes were wandering around and her gaze was dodging. Even if they were a stranger, why would such a big girl, be scared of coming to her uncle’s house?

"Sheng Mei, come. Have sweets." However, it wasn't her daughter. Lin Qing He just entertained her and didn't dare to say anything more. She passed her two sweets to eat.

"Thank you, Aunt." Xu Sheng Mei said shyly.

"Qing He, I heard that Qing Bai's Dumpling Shop is doing well. My family's girl is nimble. I was thinking since she got nothing to do at home, how about bringing her to the capital to help out?" Eldest Sister spoke: "You don't need to pay her. It's enough to just let this girl go over and help."

Lin Qing He glanced at Xu Sheng Mei. Xu Sheng Mei's face was flushed and didn't give any explanation.

But really, Lin Qing He's shop had one vacancy. The clothing shop got to have two people keeping watch. It wasn't sufficient to rely on one.

Lin Qing He had originally planned to go to the capital city to find another one. Still, it was her niece, so Lin Qing He was also willing to promote her.

"Sheng Mei is a little shy, I'm worried she can't serve the guests." Lin Qing He expressed with a smile.

"It doesn't matter if she can't serve. Just let her wash the dishes like Er Ni." Eldest Sister replied.

Obviously, she heard it from Eldest Sister-in-law at old Zhou's house.

Eldest Sister-in-law took into observation that she had brought Xu Sheng Mei over, so how could she not know her intentions? Naturally, she will mention it.

Lin Qing He didn't bring up selling clothes even when they assumed they'll be working in a dumpling shop.

However, Lin Qing He didn't intend to say it. When they reached the capital, they'll naturally know.

"Can Sheng Mei read?" Lin Qing He continued asking.

"No...no." Xu Sheng Mei's face flushed a little more.

Not all mothers were like Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law, who were willing to let their daughters go to school.

Of course, under her exaggeration, both Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin were willing to let their girls study, even for a few years. At least better than being illiterate.

"Since no, then the salary will be less than Er Ni's. Don't find it strange. Er Ni is a literate student. She will have to record bills and calculate things. Her work will be much more than you." Lin Qing He straightforwardly told.

"She won't. It's all good that you are willing to bring her there. Without pay is fine." Eldest Sister hurriedly interjected.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "No payment won't happen. The salary she desired will be paid to Sheng Mei. However, Sheng Mei, you got to be bolder. You're a big girl now. Being so beautiful, be more generous."

Xu Sheng Mei pursed her mouth. She raised her face and said: "Aunt, I...I will do my best."

Lin Qing He nodded, "If you don't understand, just ask me."

Second Sister opened her mouth with slight embarrassment, "Qing He, do you need a boy over there?"

Hearing this, Lin Qing He laughed and answered, "I do. Who do you plan to recommend to me, Second Sister?"

Lin Qing He was willing to promote and bring her her nephews and nieces over, as long as they were good.

When they step out, as long as they don't take a crooked road, they won't do badly.

"What do you think of my Hu Zi?" Second Sister did not expect her to agree, so she quickly said.

Second Sister didn’t plan to do this and didn’t know there was a staff shortage. She felt that boys were clumsy. What could he do?

So she didn't even bring him here.

However, her heart slightly moved at this moment.

The Lu Zi she mentioned was her third son. He ranked third in the family. The eldest was a son. The second was a daughter. This Lu Zi was ranked third. This year, he was also seventeen years old. Born the same year as Xu Sheng Me. Just younger than Xu Sheng Mei by one month.

Chapter 314: Who didn't have a temper

"That kid is bigger than his brother. He's also quite strong. Can't do fine work, but he can do all the rest of the chores." Second Sister stated.

Lin Qing He had some impression. This nephew, Hu Zi. had once brought a basket of fish over. He caught it by himself and then sent it over here.

He was only thirteen years old then. In a blink, four years have passed. He was certainly tall.

Lin Qing He didn't mind bringing more people.

Because the place was spacious enough. Also, it was just one more person eating. After going over there, there were many things to do.

For example, Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei watch the shop. As for the boy, Hu Zi, he can go out to set up a street stall. Not wasting any labor.

"If he is free these two days, let him come over and sit down with me. I will treat him to sweets." Lin Qing He didn't give a clear answer. She had to take a look first.

"Okay. I'll let him come over tomorrow." Second Sister was delighted.

The children hadn't come back this year There were many seats at home, so lunch was eaten at this side.

After eating, Eldest Sister and Second Sister sat for a while before going to the old Zhou's house.

Once the two sisters and brothers-in-law have left, Zhou Xiao Mei asked in confusion: "Fourth Sister-in-law, do you need so many people in the dumpling shop?"

"None of them are going to the dumpling shop. I plan to take samples to the garment factory this year and ask the garment factory to make some new clothes for me. Then I'll open a clothes shop." Lin Qing He replied.

Zhou Xiao Mei's expression revealed her surprise: "Fourth Sister-in-law, do you want to open a clothing store yourself?" Her fourth sister-in-law was too tough!

"Your fourth brother is making progress now. I can't lag behind him, otherwise, it'll easy for the pretty rich ladies from the capital to hook him. What am I to do? I have to make a living for myself." Lin Qing He answered.

Zhou Qing Bai looked helpless.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin both laughed.

"Qing Bai, what wrong have you done to your wife?" Mother Zhou's face changed and said at once.

"Mother, I haven't." Zhou Qing Bai answered powerlessly.

"Yes, you haven't. It's just someone aimed for you. Mother, once you're there, you can have to an eye out., you almost lost me and the three grandsons." Lin Qing He told Mother Zhou.

Mother Zhou, who was fooled silly, hurriedly asked, "What happened?"

"Wife." Looking at his wife, Zhou Qing Bai didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll and said, "The one called Zhang Mei He. Do you think I forgot? She even went to your store to find you. If I just happened to adjust my class and encounter it, huh!"

Pulling out old accounts was what a woman is best at. She was no exception.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin were both stunned. Mother Zhou was so anxious, she hit her son: "You ... you want to anger Mother to death? You're not living well with your wife and your children and...instead……"

"Mother, calm down." Despite bringing it up, Lin Qing He was not willing to let her own man receive a beating. She helped Mother Zhou back to her seat and said: "That incident has passed. That woman had already married. I'm just letting you know. If Qing Bai dared to do me wrong, I won’t forgive him. There is no turning back on my end. Also the three sons, old Zhou Family can forget about having any of them. All change to my surname, Lin."

Mother Zhou hurriedly comforted: "Da Wa's mother, don't be angry. What kind of personality Qing Bai has, we all know. He definitely dare not to do you wrong. If no,t I will be the first to not spare him!"

Lin Qing He spoke: "Today, I went along with Elder Sister and Second Sister and let Sheng Mei and Hu Zi go over. Second Sister-in-law mentioned Liu Ni going over and I didn't agree. I don't know if it will be bad."

"No big deal. Your shop, you see fit how it is managed. Who can say anything." Mother Zhou hurriedly assured.

"Second Sister-in-law wants Liu Ni to go over?" Zhou Xiao Mei was shocked and rolled her eyes: "Second Sister-in-law's face is too big. What's Liu Ni's virtue? The last time she ran to the city and ate two meals at my place. After finishing, she wiped her mouth and ran away!"

It didn't matter if she didn't help wash the dishes and sweep the floor or anything, but that attitude. Zhou Xiao Mei can't tolerate it. Later, Zhou Liu Ni went over a few times, Zhou Xiao Mei simply let her go without even having her stay for a meal.

She had her nose up high on her face, how could she, her aunt be polite? Treating everyone like fool?

"Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law don't recommend letting Liu Ni go." Lin Qing He nodded.

"All of them live there. Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law are right. Mother, don’t stir trouble, understand? With a filial daughter-in-law like Fourth-sister-in-law, the rest of your life is guaranteed. If you start something, I won't agree." Zhou Xiao Mei directed at her own mother.

She knew what kind of personality her mother has.

Mother Zhou became meek. Lin Qing He took over and said: “Mother is thinking on my behalf. When we are at that side in the future, raise two more chickens, Mother. I prefer to eat Mother’s chicken. The soup stewed with it is delicious. "

"That's definitely no problem." Mother Zhou quickly agreed.

"Is the place big enough?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Enough. There is still a piece of land. If you want to eat something, you can grow some yourself or you can raise chickens." Lin Qing He nodded.

"That's right. Da Lin and I have both decided that we will go with you and Father this summer. At that time, we will live with you and Father." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Really decided?" Mother Zhou was ecstatic and uttered.

"En, it's decided." Zhou Xiao Mei confirmed.

"Great! Great! Go over there. With more people, there will be more care." Mother Zhou said with satisfaction.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin didn't go back to the city until after three o'clock. Su Da Lin couldn't win against his mother-in-law's enthusiasm and took a chicken back.

In the evening, Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law came to visit.

Second Sister-in-law didn't come over. Thinking about this, it was clear today's matter made her angry. Lin Qing He didn't care.

It was her own store. She can recruit whoever she wants or not. Even if Mother Zhou, who was her mother-in-law, opens her mouth, it was useless. Let alone a sister-in-law.

"Why didn't Second Sister-in-law come over." Still, Lin Qing He put up a facade and asked.

"The smile on her face today was forced." Eldest Sister-in-law mentioned helplessly.

"Who would spoil her. It's your shop. You call over whoever you want. Don't bother with her." Third Sister-in-law said sharply.

Lin Qing He also responded: "We're all one family. How can I not want our family to do well? In the future, it will be the world of these young people. They will be able to take care of each other in the future. I heard Xiao Mei mention today that the girl often goes over to the city. And that she also dump the bowls after finish eating."

It wasn't gossiping about Zhou Liu Ni. It’s just that this girl was too shameless. Second Sister-in-law still acted like her daughter was great. It’ll be strange if Lin Qing He was polite to her. Who didn’t have a temper?

Chapter 315: Cheap Shop

Second Sister's Hu Zi came over the next day.

At the age of seventeen, he was almost 1.73 meters. It wasn't short at this time but compared with her sons, it wasn't that tall.

Still, he was still growing. He will definitely be tall in the future.

Lin Qing He smilingly welcomed, "Have you eaten?"

"I have. Aunt, you don't need to busy yourself." Hu Zi said with a little embarrassment.

"I heard from your mother that she wants you to go to the capital with your uncle and me. But that's what your mother's intention. Aunt wants to hear your own wishes." Lin Qing He expressed.

"Aunt, I want to go." Hu Zi answered, "Although I have only studied for a few years. I don't have high knowledge, but I will do whatever you ask me to do."

Lin Qing He smiled: "Then if I let you go to set up a stall, would you be afraid of losing face?"

It wasn't respectable to set up a street stall.

"What's there to be afraid of? I had even taken fish to the city to sell. The business is pretty good, but there are too few fish." Hu Zi responded.

This kid was tanned. One look and it was apparent he hanged out outside a lot.

Lin Qing He merrily said, "Since you are willing to go, there is no problem."

She told Hu Zi the time of departure, and then let him stay for lunch. Hu Zi didn't stay and went back.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Not a bad kid."

Lin Qing He grinned and nodded: "He is a nice young lad."

This son of Second Sister won't do badly in the future. That if he was lead on the right path.

So the quota was decided. This time she goes back to the capital, she'll bring Zhou Er Ni, Xu Sheng Mei, and Hu Zi.

As for what Second Sister-in-law thought, Lin Qing He wasn't interested.

On the seventh day, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai called Third Brother Lin along and came to the city.

Lin Qing He first came to find Shen Yu and settled the account from the end of the last year. Then came to find Su Da Lin with Zhou Qing Bai and Third Brother Lin.

"Da Lin, watching the children at home. I will take them over to Aunt's place." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Alright." Su Da Lin nodded.

Zhou Xiao Mei brought her fourth brother, her fourth sister-in-law, and Third Brother Lin to find Su Da Lin's Aunt.

Aunt Su said: "You're here at the right time."

It was most certainly the right time. One of her old classmates had two twin sons. Both sons were promising. The two brothers were all admitted to the university during the first college exam. They will graduate this year. What's it was arranged for them to go to the provincial city. They will settle down there and work there.

So they wanted to sell their property here and bring their parents over.

The property here was pretty good. Although it didn't have a large backyard, it was relatively spacious. If one renovates it themself, the family can live in it.

"The price isn't very cheap. The asking price is 700 yuan, but I think it can be bargained down a bit." Aunt Su told.

Seven hundred yuans?

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai looked at each other. If this were compared with the capital, it wasn't expensive at all.

Third Brother Lin bit his lips. 700 yuan. It wasn't cheap at all.

They went over. The two college students and their parents were present.

The next step was to look at the house.

Both Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He thought it was pretty good after checking it out. Although it was counted as one, inside was divided into two rooms. The outside one wasn't too big. Still, doing business wasn't a big problem.

After all, it was only temporary. They can buy another when they have money.

"Seven hundred yuan isn't too much. We're selling it a little bit rushed. If not, another fifty yuan would be added." The eldest son said.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. After all, the house was indeed good and the location was good.

She looked at Third Brother Lin and asked, "What do you think?"

"It's too expensive." Third Brother Lin couldn't help uttering.

"It's not expensive. When my father and mother built up this house, it cost a lot. With how good the situation is now, it may increase in the future." The second son said.

"If you want it, we can settle it today. If you don't want it, maybe someone else will come and see it tomorrow." The eldest son continued on.

Lin Qing He glanced at her younger brother, and said, "Then can you see if it can be cheaper? No matter how much cheaper, we can come to an agreement today. How about it?"

The two brothers looked at each other. Then they offered another twenty yuan cheaper. Can't be any less.

So this livable shop was bought for six hundred and eighty yuan. There was already someone on duty at the Housing Management Bureau. The transfer happened at once and the shop was owned by the Third Brother Lin.

Tomorrow Third Brother Lin will go clean up the property and let the previous family live for another day today. The brothers will take their parents to the provincial city by a bus tomorrow.

"Tomorrow you come by yourself. We won't accompany you." Lin Qing He said to Third Brother Lin.

"Sister, I'm afraid I won't pay you back so soon." Third Brother Lin nodded.

"Don't worry about it." Lin Qing He didn't care and emotionally remarked: "This shop is really cheap."

Third Brother Lin uttered in disbelief: "It's not cheap either."

It was because he made a lot last year. If not, how can the family possibly take out any money?

"Don't be silly. This shop is bought. Do your best and you won't do badly, right?" Lin Qing He said.

Third Brother Lin nodded.

The next day he came over and collected the key. He also changed the lock by himself. Then he started cleaning the shop himself.

Third Brother Lin took in the shop. Although the shop was a bit expensive, his heart was filled with joy.

This was his shop. He never thought that he would be able to buy a shop in the city.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai left on the tenth of January.

Together with them were Zhou Er Ni, Xu Sheng Mei, and Hu Zi.

Eldest Sister-in-law, Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister, and Second Sister came to the city to see them off. They also instructed the children to be obedient.

Only when the bus left, did Eldest Sister-in-law and others turned to go home. It was then, they saw Zhou Liu Ni who was hiding.

"Liu Ni, why are you here?" Eldest Sister-in-law asked.

"I just came over to witness how biased my fourth aunt is!" Said Zhou Liu Ni and ran away.

"This child!" Eldest Sister-in-law frowned.

"Where are you running off to? You have to go back." Eldest Brother spoke.

They let Eldest Sister and Second Sister go back first. Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law searched for Zhou Liu Ni for more than an hour. They came up empty. Once they got home, they found that Zhou Liu Ni got home at an unknown time.

Zhou Liu even complained: "Eldest Uncle, what were you doing? I walked all the way and you still hadn't caught up. Did you deliberately avoid me to not let me catch a ride? Our family also has a share of this bike!"

This made the normally even-tempered Eldest Sister-in-law mad.

Chapter 316: Design sketch

Back to Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's side. They arrived in the capital a few days later.

None of Zhou Kai and his brothers came to pick them up. They didn't know they were coming back at this time.

The couple took their nieces and nephew back to the apartment. It was easy to get, just required a few bus changing

"Finally arrived." Lin Qing He breathed a sigh of relief when she reached the apartment building.

Zhou Kai and his brothers weren't home. Since they weren't at home, they must be in the dumpling shop. The shop should be opened at this time.

"Aunt, you have a TV?" Hu Zi said with bright eyes.

"Yes." Lin Qing He smiled: "You can watch it if you want in the evening."

"Fourth Aunt, where are Da Wa and the others?" Er Ni asked.

"At this moment, they should be at the dumpling shop," Lin Qing He said.

She went to check next door. Aunt Ma wasn't at home. So the dumpling shop had opened.

"The three of you get ready. We're taking a bath in the bathhouse first." Lin Qing He said.

The first thing she wanted to do when she came back here was to take a shower. After washing up, it'll feel more comfortable.

Zhou Qing Bai prepared and grabbed his clothes. Lin Qing He took her nieces to the women's bathhouse, while Zhou Qing Bai took Hu Zi to the men's bathhouse.

At the appointed time, they came out. They felt more energetic and cleaner.

"Let's eat at the dumpling shop," Lin Qing He declared.

Zhou Kai and his brothers had already opened the business. They were all busy. Old Wang and Aunt Ma were also present.

"Back?" Aunt Ma welcomed with a grin.

"On such cold weather, you're not using warm water to wash?" Lin Qing He said.

"I have. Won't get cold." Aunt Ma merrily answered.

"I bought an extra jar of vanishing cream. Aunt, use it later." Lin Qing He continued.

"There' no need" Aunt Ma responded at once.

"There is. On such freezing weather, it's hard on Aunt." Lin Qing He said. Then she greeted old Wang, and introduced him to TueZhou Er Ni and others: "This is your fourth uncle's godfather. Also, your brother Kai and the others' god-grandfather. You can call Grandfather Wang."

Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Xu Sheng Mei called Grandfather Wang.

Old Wang smiled and nodded.

"This is our warm-hearted old neighbor, Aunt Ma, you have to call Granny Ma." Lin Qing He introduced.

They also politely greeted.

Aunt Ma smiled and said, "These are?"

"This is Er Ni, my eldest sister-in-law's second daughter. This is Sheng Mei, my eldest sister's daughter. This lad is Hu Mi, my second sister's son." Lin Qing He smiled: "I plan to open another shop, a clothing store. I'll let them go and watch it for me when the time comes."

These words were to assure Aunt Ma and also clarifying to Zhou Er Ni and others.

Obviously, Zhou Er Ni and the others were surprised.

"I'll tell you when we go back. I'm tired after sitting in the train for so long. Eat first," Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Kai gave his cousins dumplings.

Zhou Kai was younger than Zhou Er Ni. However, he was a bit older than Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei, despite the three being the same age.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He also had dumplings.

After getting off the train and taking a shower, a bowl of hot dumplings couldn't be any more satisfying

"Father, Mother, you didn't say anything in advance. It's too late to buy a quilt." Zhou Xuan stated, "They'll have to live in the guest house."

"Your dad brought a quilt and a mattress. Quite handy for Er Ni and Sheng Mei to use. Later, you bring all the stuff over here. As for Hu Zi, he can squeeze with you to sleep." Lin Qing He arranged.

The dumpling shop just happened to fit two people and no more. The arrangement was arranged for Er Ni and Sheng Mei. It was still considered spacious.

As for at home, it'll be her three boys and Hu Zi. With the four of them, it was actually a bit crowded. Well, there were boys, it didn't matter if it was crowded.

"Your fourth uncle knows all the neighbors around here. Don't be afraid. It will be locked when we go back at night. You go to the second floor to go to bed early. Your fourth uncle will come and open the door early tomorrow morning." Lin Qing He said.

They were both seventeen or eighteen-year-old girls, so there was no need to be so cautious.

Another thing was that Zhou Qing Bai was a likable person. He got along well with the neighbors around the shop. Later, he will give the neighbors a heads-up. If something really happens, who can ignore it? People at this time were still very enthusiastic.

"Okay." Zhou Er Ni kept in mind.

While Xu Sheng Mei was pining for TV at home. She had never watched TV before.

Old Wang didn't stay much longer. He went back at around seven o'clock.

The dumpling shop did not close until eight o'clock.

The whole family returned home then. They watched TV as they ate oranges. It was until after nine o'clock when Zhou Kai and Hu Zi carried Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei's clothes and cotton quilts to the dumpling shop.

The dumpling shop was just over ten minutes' walk from here. Very close.

"Sister Er Ni, don't be afraid when living here. Early tomorrow, the shop will be open." Zhou Kai said.

"Not afraid." Zhou Er Ni smiled.

When they came to the dumpling shop for dinner, she and Xu Sheng Mei had gone up to the second floor first and cleaned it. Although it was very simple and only had a wooden bed, it won't be cold with a mattress on the floor and a quilt on top.

Hot water bottles, enamel cups, etc., were all newly bought for them.

To put it bluntly, such accommodation conditions were much better than at home.

"The TV just now was so interesting." Xu Sheng Mei said.

Zhou Er Ni didn't pay much mind: "Go to bed early. We need to get up early tomorrow and go that side to clean up the shop."

Tonight, her fourth aunt said that they brought so many people here to watch another shop, not for the dumpling shop.

"En." Xu Sheng Mei nodded and the two cousins went to bed.

At home, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were also tired. Lin Qing He still had a lot to do tomorrow, so they went to bed first.

As for the few boys outside, they didn't pay any heed to them. Because Hu Zi found the TV interesting Zhou Kai and his brothers joined him until ten o'clock before calling it a day.

Zhou Qing Bai went to the shop early the next morning. Lin Qing He didn't sleep in and got up at six o'clock. Since the new semester starts tomorrow, she got a lot of work today.

Over at the shop, she left it to her nephews and nieces to clean up. She took the cloth and came to look for a retired female worker in the community.

She got a good relationship with Aunt Ma and was introduced by Aunt Ma.

"These clothes, go by my size. I don't know if you can produce it witin three days?" Lin Qing He passed a design sketch.

These were the clothes she drew when she was in her hometown. The size and so on were all in one size.

Chapter 317: A man

This design sketch wasn't her original creation.

Her strength wasn't in clothes, but it was based on the new styles of new clothes in the south and the Hai City. These were relatively new.

The most important thing was that although it was fresh, it will not exceed the bottom line aesthetic of this era.

According to Lin Qing He's own aesthetics, it was definitely not sufficient. She wanted to design strapless ones, but would this era wear them?

Even with the reform, it will still be criticized to death.

This clothes maker was called old Madam Xu. After examining the drawings, she said: "These clothes are wonderful. It must look good once it's complete." Then she promised: "No problem. You can get it in three days."

Lin Qing He handed it to her.

She left the clothes-making to old Madam Xu. If it was done well this time, there will be many more behind and also meaning she will let old Madam Xu do it all.

The elderly woman was happy to earn a little money to help out her family.

Lin Qing He came over to here clothing store.

Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Xu Sheng Mei were all swift. Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai also came to help out. They were almost done cleaning. It was nice and clean.

Lin Qing He told them to start making small things, such as paper cranes, and then hanging them as charm decorations.

Then prepared some flowers in flowerpots. They basically have to decorate the shop.

"Mom, it's just a shop. Do you still need to do this? Isn't this too appreciating finer point?" Zhou Xuan said with a smile.

"What appreciating finer point? We're not open yet. Since we're idle, we got to find something to do to cure it." Lin Qing He answered without a care.

It was 1981. Her appreciation for finer things had begun to show up. Unlike before, where she didn't dare to touch the edge.

"Would you like to get a fish tank?" Zhou Gui Lai asked with anticipating eyes.

"Forget the fish tank." Lin Qing He mentally vowed, wait until later and she'll arrange a fish tank for home.

"Then cut out some more window paper?" Zhou Er Ni suggested.

"The window paper is needed. Third, don't you have colored pens? Go back and grab them to use. Draw some rabbits, giraffes, pandas, etc., and stick them to the wall with glue." Lin Qing He ordered.

Her shop wasn't selling men's clothing, only sells women's clothing. Naturally, she wants to dress up the shop better. Can't be helped, who made women all visual creatures?

With Lin Qing He's instruction, they began to work.

In the afternoon, Lin Qing He gave them the rest of the day off. She got Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai to take their cousins around. After all, classes will start tomorrow.

As for the eldest, Zhou Kai. After his father came back and took over the dumpling shop, he went to look for his classmate. The one named Weng Guo Liang and went to play basketball. He had lunch with him outside and didn't come back.

Lin Qing He didn't stop him either. After all, this summer vacation, this kid was going to enter the military academy. It will be difficult for him to have such leisure time in the future.

So she didn't stop him this semester. He was seventeen. A big kid.

He was more than 1.8 meters tall. About two or three centimeters taller than his father.

Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai took their cousins around until about five o'clock before returning.

Hu Zi's eyes were shining. Even Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei. They weren't tired at all.

"Hurry up, wash your hands, and prepare to eat." Lin Qing He said.

"It's Fourth Uncle cooking now?" Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips and smiled.

"Yeah." Zhou Qingbai responded and put the last dish on the table.

Old Wang also came over to eat. A large table was full of people. It was very lively.

"Old man(respectful tone), I'm going to the bathhouse later, do you want to go?" Zhou Kai turned to his god-grandfather and asked.

Old Wang replied: "I'll go." It was very comfortable to take a bath.

"Do you want to go?" Zhou Kai asked the others.

"Go." Zhou Xuan nodded.

"I won't go. I went yesterday." Hu Zi answered.

"Then you go back to watch TV with your cousins. I also want to go." Zhou Gui said.

After eating, they went back to get their clothes and went to the bathhouse. Hu Zi went back with them. Xu Sheng Mei and Zhou Er Ni hurriedly washed the dishes and cleaned up. Then they followed them back.

They all went back to watch TV. Although Zhou Er Ni knew she to be hardworking, she wanted to watch TV since she didn't have any chores.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai weren't in a hurry to go back. The couple went to the movie.

This was free time for the couple. Whether it was Lin Qing He or Zhou Qing Bai, they enjoyed the moment together.

"Is it tiring to open a clothing store?" Zhou Qing Bai asked when they came out of the cinema.

Lin Qing He laughed and said, "What's so tiring? I got the few of them to do the work. I just went to find someone to make clothes."

Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"It's almost time to go back. I got work tomorrow." Lin Qing He stated.

Although work was a little tiring, Lin Qing He felt it was very fulfilling. Not one bit was wasted at all.

It was only after nine o'clock when they got home.

Because the adults hadn't come back, they kept on watching TV.

"Sheng Mei, it's time to go back." Zhou Er Ni got up and said.

"Mhmm." Xu Sheng Mei nodded quickly.

Zhou Kai and Hu Zi sent them back to the dumpling shop and then came back.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai finished washing their faces.

When Zhou Kai came back, he said, "Dad, Mom, I went with god-grandfather to visit an old friend of his during Chinese New Year. As soon as I graduate this year, I will enter the military academy.

"God-grandpa's arrangement is right. Just listen to him." Lin Qing He responded.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, he said: "Continue to train tomorrow. Don't relax."

If he relaxes now, he will suffer in the future. When he goes to the army, people won't accept his instant promotion when he joins just because he went to Bei University as well as the military academy's golden aura.

Even with sufficient degree, his power value must also catch up.

Zhou Kai agreed.

"It's hard work for our eldest." Lin Qing He didn't say anything in front of him, but when they went back to their room, she whispered to Zhou Qing Bai as she laid on the bed.

After all, eldest was only seventeen years old. He was encouraged by her earlier in order to catch up with the first college entrance examination. Even now, he didn't have it easy.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't feel that his eldest son had it hard. It was much easier than his time back then.

And the conditions were much better. As long as he was willing to work hard, his future achievements won't do badly.

"He's a man. You should let him experience it." Zhou Qing Bai knew that his wife dotes her son, so he comforted.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything.

When it comes to children's education, even if they weren't willing to let go, they must let go.

When school started on the second day, she devoted her focus to the new semester.

Zhou Kai Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai's schools also started at the same time.

Lin Qing He handed the clothing store over to Zhou Er Ni to handle. She believed she can learn to manage it.

Chapter 318: Pregnancy and custom order

A new year, a new look. The opening of Bei University this year was renewed once again with vitality.

Because the first batch of students will graduate this summer!

Although Lin Qing He was now a foreign language teacher, her relationship with Wang Li remains the same.

Wang Li was also about to graduate this year. She applied to the school to teach in her city. The school had said that they would seriously consider it.

Moreover, with Wang Li's education, if she was to teach there, the achievements can be said to be extraordinary.

When Lin Qing He saw Wang Li this day, Wang Li was embarrassed.

"What's wrong?" Lin Qing He asked in perplexion.

Wang Li was a little embarrassed to say it. She pursed her lips and said: "Qing He, I...I seem to be pregnant."

Lin Qing He was taken aback for a moment, and then her face sank. She looked at her and said, "Wang Li, what is going on?"

Looking at her, Wang Li knew that she had misunderstood. She hurriedly clarified: "Don't overthink. I didn't do my man wrong. During New Year's Eve, my man brought our child here to accompany me."

"Huh." Lin Qing He breathed a sigh of relief. She was really scared to death just now. She thought her best friend had cheated.

She won't forgive that. This kind of thing was almost a matter of principle. There was no room for discussion.

"You didn't say it clearly." Lin Qing He frustratedly muttered.

Embarrassment still displayed on Wang Li's face, she asked, "Tell me, what am I to do?"

Lin Qing He smiled: "What what to do? This is a good thing. This year, your graduation and work arrangements are happening. This child has arrived at the right time. The flowers are blooming. Your man will be very happy. Then again, does he know?"

"Not yet. I only found out when I went to check yesterday." Wang Li replied.

This was really a big accident.

After giving birth to her first son, she really didn't plan to give birth again. However, the couple had ligated. They just remember to wear protection.

When we met that night, they forgot about this matter for a moment. It was almost like Zhou Xiao Mei, challenging their luck.

They thought it was just one night, won't be that lucky.

But who knew, it was such a coincidence.

At first, Wang Li didn't pay it any heed. Even when her period didn't come, she didn't place any importance since late by a few days was normal.

But it was late for several days.

Wang Li was a little scared in her heart, so she went to get a check-up.

The doctor said she was pregnant. Although the length was short, she was indeed pregnant.

Wang Li was like getting struck a bolt from out of the blue. She didn't want to have a baby, but who knew that she was pregnant!

Lin Qing He was dumbfounded when she saw her like this. Fortunately, Zhou Qing Bai didn't know, otherwise, he would be uncomfortable again. The guy had pined for a daughter for a very long time.

Yesterday, someone from their area came out carrying a little girl. She was about two or three years old. She was so cute. Zhou Qing Bai almost couldn't walk when he saw her.

Lin Qing He didn't dare to speak anymore.

"Qing He, this child, should I ..."

Before Wang Li's words were finished, Lin Qing He responded in displeasure: "If you come to ask me, then I won't agree with it. Since you have it, then it is your fate. Go with the flow, why abort it?. Eighteen years later, it will be a big lad or girl."

Wang Li sighed, "But it hurts to give birth."

"You think I haven't had a baby before. Didn't you keep praising my three boys? Whether you birth or not, it will always be like this. Add oil! I will get Qing Bai to grab a chicken and stew tomorrow when I go back today and bring you some chicken soup." Lin Qing He said.

"You already got three. Why do I feel like you are craving for one." Wang Li grinned.

Lin Qing He said: "I actually don't. It's my man who wants one. Give birth. If you don't want it after you give birth, then give it to me. I will definitely nurture an outstanding kid for you."

Wang Li chuckled. Lin Qing He said, "I'm serious. You don't know how much my man wants a daughter."

"I'll give birth later, do you want to be the godmother?" Wang Li smiled.

"Sure." Lin Qing He's eyes lit up and grinned: "Becoming a godchild is great. He's looking forward to having a daughter."

"What if it's a boy?" Wang Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"A boy is fine. If he doesn't want it, I want it. I don't mind having too many sons." Lin Qing He replied.

Wang Li pursed her lips in amusement.

So the matter was settled. With Lin Qing He's consultation, Wang Li didn't think about shadowless matter. She also didn't send her man a telegram. Wait until graduation this year, when he pick her up, she'll scare him to death.

See if he'll dare to test his luck in the future.

Lin Qing He treated her godson really well. She occasionally brought soups to Wang Li.

Lamb soup, ribs soup, chicken soup, etc., she always got a share.

As a result, Wang Li's complexion was extremely good when she was only one month pregnant.

At the same time, Lin Qing He's clothing store had officially opened.

She prepared for more than half a month.

Because Lin Qing He was very satisfied with this first set of clothes she ordered with old Madam Xu, she settled the money with old Madam Xu on the spot. Then she gave old Madam Xu another design sketch and asked her to continue to make these clothes.

Old Madam Xu received almost two yuan fee for a set of clothes. If Lin Qing He added the cost of fabric, a set of clothes would cost almost four yuan.

Such a set of clothes can be sold for eight yuan. The profit was almost split in half.

And because of the new style, someone will definitely buy it, even if it wasn't cheap.

Lin Qing He asked old Madam Xu to continue to make samples of other spring and summer clothes. She brought Zhou Qing Bai with her to the garment factory.

She contacted a manager of the garment factory and directly ordered a batch of such clothes.

After preparing for more than half a month, the first batch of clothes came out. They were dresses. This time, a total of 200 sets of such dresses were ordered.

Lin Qing He can also wear it. She tried it on for the first time. She had a tall figure, extraordinary temperament, and well-maintained skin.

Zhou Qing Bai became dazed from looking.

"Well?" Lin Qing He asked, spun around in front of her man like a butterfly.

"Pretty." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her seriously.

His wife had always been very good-looking. When she was dressed plainly, she was stood out. Now she was wearing this one-piece dress, it didn't need to be said.

"Mua." Lin Qing He held his face and pecked him. She smilingly said, "Reward you."

Then she showed it to the children. The children who watched TV together were surprised by the model, Lin Qing He.

Chapter 319: Open her own workshop

"Fourth Aunt, you look so pretty." Zhou Er Ni couldn't help but said with a look of surprise.

"So gorgeous." Xu Sheng Mei nodded with envy in her eyes.

"My uncle is blessed." Hu Zi is much simpler and blunt. Even when he came to the capital, he rarely saw anyone who can compare to this aunt of his.

"This woman should only exist in heaven. It's hard to come across a few in the human world." Zhou Xuan instantly recited.

"Bootlicker." Zhou Kai was disgusted.

"Second Brother, this is not called a bootlicking. This is called rainbowlicking." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"What do you guys mean? Which part of Second's words is wrong? Hu Zi, Sheng Mei, Er Ni, and others have good eyes. While you two are blind?" Lin Qing He told off.

"Mom, wear this kind of clothes tomorrow and walk around on the street. It's definitely living advertising. It's so outstanding. It will definitely have people come beating the shop's door down. Would you like me to come and help?" Zhou Xuan said.

"You two can forget." Lin Qing He said: "How many classes will you have tomorrow, Eldest?"

"One important one. I will head over after finishing." Zhou Kai nodded.

"Both of you try it. It's the average size. It can fit both of you." Lin Qing He gave her nieces a set.

Then she let them change in the room.

The two were worthy of being young girls. The effect was excellent after getting into it.

"Still can't compare to Aunt." Hu Zi looked at them and remarked.

The three Zhou boys stopped talking. Although it was indeed very good, they can't outshine their mother. They were inferior to their mother in temperament.

"Young and beautiful. How can they not compare? No eyesight." Lin Qing He said, and turned to the two girls: "Spin around."

Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei both complied. Both looked wonderful.

"Alright. Go out in this tomorrow." Lin Qing He clapped her hands.

As for herself, forget it. She won't wear this. Just wear her normal stuff like before.

She let the girls discuss it by themselves. Lin Qing He went back to the room and changed out of the clothes. Seeing that she was about to fold up her clothes and take them back, Zhou Qing Bai spoke, "You look great in it."

"It is. I will ask old Madam Xu to make two different sets for me another day." Lin Qing He said.

These current dresses were all bulk-made. There were more than 200 sets of this. Currently, the factory was rushing to make two other summer styles for her.

Lin Qing He didn't like it because they were all batch-made and it was too easy to wear the same things as others.

Zhou Qing Bai responded: "Then ask old Madam Xu to make a few more pieces for you alone."

"Alright." Lin Qing He smiled and said, "I'll wear it for you to see."

There was a twinkle in Zhou Qing Bai's eyes.

The next day, the clothing store's business officially started.

During the previous idle time, the shabby clothing store was decorated by Hu Zi, Er Ni, and Sheng Mei into a lively place under the guidance of Lin Qing He.

At this time, the storefront really didn't have such an interior design. People who entered the store weren't only attracted by the clothes, but also by the shop.

At this time, it had entered February according to lunar, while the solar calendar, it was early March.

Although the weather was still a bit cold, it was okay to wear such spring clothes.

If it were in that(modern) time, there was no shortage of people who want style but over warmth. At most, they'll just add another jacket outside.

Still, this new style of dress still had to be bought.

On the first day, the business was fairly average. Around ten or so sets of dresses were sold. While on the second day, it became lively. Fame had spread. More than thirty sets were sold.

The business afterward was also very good.

So that it didn't take long for more than two hundred sets of clothes to run out.

Lin Qing He rode a bicycle to the garment factory to speed up the goods.

"How can it be that fast? With so many clothes, it will naturally take a lot of time. If you mind the slowness, then you can find other places to make the orders." The first time they met, the manager's attitude was still very good. But at this moment, his tone and expression changed.

Lin Qing He kept a smile on: "Since it's made here, then naturally we continue our cooperation."

Then she agreed on a time with him to pick up the clothes. Lin Qing He's face went dark after coming out of the garment factory.

When she came back, she found Zhou Qing Bai to talk about it.

"Then don't cooperate with him. Buy more sewing machines and find some like old Madam Xu to make clothes." Zhou Qing Bai said directly after hearing this.

Lin Qing He was shocked: "Open our own garment factory?"

"It's not opening a clothing factory. More like opening a small workshop and hiring some people to come over to work. I think he probably knows that your clothes are selling well and want to sell them by themselves." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He's face blackened.

But really, the manager of the garment factory might really have this thought!

"I'll contact another garment factory for you. When the summer vacation is over, let's go buy some sewing machines back?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

If one wants to buy a sewing machine here, it won't be that easy. One still needs a ticket, but you don’t need it when you go to the south.

Having money was enough.

And if she opens a small workshop, she'll need a lot of sewing machines.

"Qing Bai, we will really build a workshop by ourselves?" Lin Qing He said as she stared at her man.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded as if it was natural: "The attitude of these factories wouldn't change much unless we don't do it ourselves."

Lin Qing He pursed her lips and recalled the attitude of the manager today. She declared: "Then we will start a workshop by ourselves!"

Then she said to Zhou Qing Bai: "You can ask Uncle Wang to see if there is any kind of warehouse that can be used as a factory building. We'll buy one?"

"Sure." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He handed the matter to Zhou Qing Bai and went to ask old Madam Xu.

"Teacher Lin, your two sets of clothes aren't ready yet." Old Madam Xu said hurriedly when she saw her coming.

"I know, Aunt Xu. I just want to come over and ask you, are there many workers with your skills who have retired?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Why are you asking this suddenly?" Old Madam Xu uttered in confusion.

"It's like this. This is a social problem. I heard that many people have retired. I want to write an article, so I'm here to ask you." Lin Qing He said without explaining.

"So it's like this. Then you are asking the right person." Old Madam Xu said. Then spewed out her bitterness: "You don't know. I haven't actually reached the age of retirement, but the factory dislikes me because I'm old and not so nimble. They called those who returned to the city to substitute."

What's more, there were quite a few cases like old Madam Xu.

Some retired voluntarily and passed it to their younger generation who returned to the city, but some were forced to retire.

Like old Madam Xu. After she retired, it went without saying she had nothing to do. At most, she would take on private work to earn some subsidies for the family. The others had no income and fed off the old saving.

Lin Qing He understood in her heart.

Chapter 320: Come to relatives

When she came back, she discussed with Zhou Qing Bai about retired workers like old Madam Xu.

Zhou Qing Bai made a note in his heart.

Now the dumpling shop had basically stabilized, there was basically no major problem. Taking advantage of Zhou Kai's position of having no class to attend, Zhou Qing Bai went to negotiate with other factories.

When Lin Qing He came back from work, Zhou Qing Bai had already placed an order and placed the order according to the amount given by his wife.

One hundred sets of dresses from the first batch of styles had been added.

But there wasn't only this style, but also the second style and the third style. Zhou Qing Bai went to the factory and ordered 500 orders each.

Have to say, this was a very large order for that factory. Because it was their first cooperation, the attitude of the factory was still very good.

However, in the future, that incident mostly will reappear again.

So this year, it was the best choice to buy a batch of sewing machines in the south and open a workshop by themselves.

If they do it alone, they don't need to look at anyone's face. Also, they will be able to make first-mover money with new styles of clothes in the future.

Lin Qing He went to the first garment factory she cooperated with seven days later. After taking away the last batch of clothes she ordered, she never cooperated with that factory again.

The manager of that factory didn't keep her. Within a few days, other models of that dress appeared on the market.

No need to ask, it was definitely copying her clothes.

If this was in future generations, one can still defend their rights. But currently, there was no place to file a complaint.

So Lin Qing He had learned her lesson.

But when new styles come out, she'll increase the order for the first batch and make the first-mover money. Whatever happens afterward, got nothing to do with her.

In a blink of an eye, it entered April.

This month, spring was at its brightest. Several styles of Lin Qing He's dresses and clothes were on the market. The business was on fire.

Basically, the clothing store sold a few dozens of sets of clothes every day.

Originally she wanted to get Hu Zi set up a street stall. So far she can only let it drop. She'll talk about it when she has her own sewing workshop.

Hu Zi was arranged to help move the goods and tracking the purchase in the shop as well as being responsible for guarding the entrance to boost Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei's courage.

Lin Qing He completed the lesson preparation that night and took out the ledger.

Lin Qing He didn't manage these ledgers. They were all managed by Zhou Qing Bai. Every day he creates an inventory sheet to calculate the accounts.

"Earn that much?" Lin Qing He uttered in surprise.

The clothing store’s business was very good. The minimum sold each day was 20 or so pieces of clothes. If there were a lot, it can reach 30 to 40. Even 50 can be achieved. In the middle, there was one week of no stock.

Still, the profit for a piece was about four yuan. Even with seven days of no stock last month, the profit of the clothing store was as high as two thousand or so yuan last month!

Lin Qing He was surprised was no small matter.

"It's very profitable." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

His current dumpling shop business was also very good. But even the monthly income of 300 yuan got a limit. It was difficult to break through 300. After all, the margin was really very thin.

However, three hundred yuan was quite a lot. Still, he didn't expect that the clothing store opened by his wife would make such a huge profit.

"Do you still need to be a profiteer (by reselling)?" Zhou Qing Bai raised an eyebrow at his wife.

"It's okay to continue for two or three years. After these two or three years, others may not want it even if you resell." Lin Qing He stated.

It was definitely necessary to buy and sell during the summer vacation because there will be less demand in the future. It was a must to take the profiting opportunity now to make more income.

Until now, she hadn't seen any shadow of her dream courtyard dwelling.

Moreover, the current clothing business wasn't long-term. It will be common in the future.

So she can't just give up other income channels just because the profits were good now. The reselling during summer vacation every year was more than enough to surpass one year of the family's income.

"Xiao Mei's shop has been settled. It's not too far from our property. About 30 minutes walk away." Zhou Qing Bai brought up.

"Have you seen it?" Lin Qing He said after hearing this.

"Took a look. It's pretty good." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

However, the shop at the current location had not been rented out. Zhou Qing Bai rented it for ten yuan a month. When his brother-in-law and sister arrived, he would let them pay the rent by themselves. For now, it was no problem for him to pay first.

Lin Qing He said, "Catch a chicken and make a soup tomorrow."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He drank chicken soup at noon the next day. She didn't want to move, so she got Zhou Kai to deliver the chicken soup.

Old Wang didn't come to eat today, so one portion was sent to him. And another sent to Wang Li, the pregnant woman.

As long as there was soup, Lin Qing He will not omit Wang Li's share.

Wang Li was very embarrassed and said to Zhou Kai: "It's not necessary to give it to me."

"My mother said you will give her a godson or goddaughter for her in the future. We won't suffer a loss." Zhou Kai heartily responded.

Wang Li smiled. When she finished eating, washed it and then handed it over to Zhou Kai.

At that time, the intercom outside sounded out.

"Teacher Lin Qing He! Teacher Lin Qing He, if you hear this, please go to the main entrance's waiting room. Please go to the main entrance's waiting room."

Zhou Kai was stumped: "What's the situation?"

"Maybe someone is looking for your mother. Let's go and have a look." Wang Li said.

"I can go out by myself. Aunt Li, please go back and rest." Zhou Kai said as he took the food box and came out.

When he got to the waiting room, he saw Zhou Liu Ni waiting there.

Zhou Kai frowned immediately.

"Brother Da Wa!" Zhou Liu Ni's eyes lit up. She immediately waved her hand.

"This is your family's child, isn't it?" There was a policeman next to Zhou Liu Ni. He looked at Zhou Kai and asked.

"It's my cousin from my second uncle's side." Zhou Kai nodded: "Fellow police officer, what is going on?" It can't be what he was thinking!

"It’s your second uncle’s kid, so it’s considered family. This little girl didn’t know the way when she arrived in the capital. She said she came to find relatives. However, she is still clever. She knew to look for us. So we brought her here.." The fellow police officer answered.

"I'm sorry to have caused trouble to you." Zhou Kai took a deep breath and directed to the police.

"Since she is a relative, then I will hand her over to you. But you have to pay attention in the future. She is so young and unfamiliar with the place. You can't let her run around." The police said.

"I understand." Zhou Kai nodded and took note.

Once the fellow police officer left, Zhou Liu Ni happily ran up to grasp Zhou Kai's arm.

"Liu Ni, does your family know that you came by yourself?" Zhou Kai took a step back and said indifferently.

Chapter 321: Go back where you came from

Zhou Liu Ni came to a halt and pouted, "Brother Da Wa, it can't be that you're successful now and don't recognize me as your sister? I came a long way!"

"Did we asked you to come?" Zhou Kai wasn't one to be easily molded. He glanced at her and said, "Did you come by yourself? Or does both Second Uncle and Second Aunt know?"

"I don't know. I came here by myself." Zhou Liu Ni replied. Probably sensing this cousin, Zhou Kai wasn't someone easy to talk to, so she said: "Where are Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt?"

"At the shop." Zhou Kai said: "I'm about to go back now. You wait here."

He went to old Wang's place to get the lunch box and then he came to bring Zhou Liu Ni to the shop.

"The capital is so lively here. Life must be very good. Brother Da Wa, can I stay in the future too." Zhou Liu Ni asked

"I can't decide on this." Zhou Kai stated.

Then there wasn't much to talk about and he brought her to the dumpling shop.

Lin Qing He went back to the apartment building to rest. Zhou Qing Bai was in the dumpling shop. Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai also went back to do their homework.

"Liu Ni?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at Zhou Liu Ni: "Why are you here?" He looked behind Zhou Liu Ni, expecting someone else to come.

But noone.

"Liu Ni came here alone." Zhou Kai stated.

With one sentence, Zhou Qing Bai's brows pinched.

Zhou Liu Ni's eyes spun and spoke, "Fourth Uncle, I haven't eaten much these few days. Can you get me something to eat?"

Zhou Qingbai didn't say anything else. He first cooked her a bowl of dumplings to eat.

Zhou Liu Ni devoured the dumplings in a bowl.

Aunt Ma had finished with the dishwashing now and asked Zhou Kai: "Xiao Kai, what happened?"

"My cousin from my second uncle's side. She ran over to the capital city alone without telling her family members." Zhou Kai answered.

Aunt Ma frowned and said, "This girl is too audacious. On such a long road, she took the train alone? Isn't she afraid of reaching the wrong place."

"Not afraid. I had asked that lady who sells the tickets in the train station." Zhou Liu Ni replied in her crappy Mandarin.

"Then you are smart," Aunt Ma said.

Zhou Qing Bai's brows were still frowning. But because he had to entertain other people, he didn't have time to ask this niece.

So when Zhou Liu Ni had finished eating, he told his eldest son: "Take her to see your mother."

"Liu Ni, time to go." Zhou Kai said.

Zhou Liu Ni didn't really want to see this fourth aunt, Lin Qing He. This fourth aunt was a force to be reckoned with. She wanted to be with her fourth uncle.

"Brother Da Wa, I will see my fourth aunt later. Let me help wash the dishes first." Zhou Liu Ni uttered.

"This is not necessary. In the dumpling shop, I'm in charge of washing dishes and cleaning the table." Aunt Ma laughed.

Zhou Liu Ni exclaimed in shock: "Why are you doing it? What about my Sister Er Ni and Sheng Mei?"

"They're in another shop. Alright, go see your fourth aunt." Aunt Ma waved her hand.

She didn't bother with Zhou Liu Ni. Since the girl entered the shop, her eyes have been wandering around non-stop. It wasn't an exaggeration to say she was behaving furtively.

Aunt Ma didn't like such a girl. With Zhou Er Ni's neat, nimble and outgoing kind, she would want to talk more when encountering. She wasn't interested in chatting with this kind.

After Zhou Kai took Zhou Liu Ni away, Aunt Ma said to Zhou Qing Bai: "This little girl is too courageous. Coming here by herself. If something happens, who can bear this responsibility?"

What Aunt Ma said was the first thing Lin Qing He thought of after seeing Zhou Liu Ni.

Lin Qing He wasn't Zhou Qing Bai. She displayed indulgence and leniency. She smiled when she saw Zhou Liu Ni: "I really couldn't tell you got this ability. Not allowing you to come, you will come by yourself."

Although she was smiling, her eyes were cold.

If something happened, who would Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law blame? When other people talk about it, who would be blamed?

This was 'one sits at home, disaster still come from heaven'!

"Fourth Aunt, don't be angry. I know I was wrong. I just came to help." Zhou Liu acted pitifully.

"What can you help? Do I have to say it directly? Don't I know what kind of personality you have?" Lin Qing He said coldly.

"Fourth Aunt..."

Lin Qing He couldn't stand listening to her anymore and said directly: "No luggage, right? No luggage then, you can go back today. Eldest, I will go to the school to request a week of leave for you. You will take her back now and personally hand her to your second uncle. Tell him to keep an eye on his daughter. On the way, remind your second aunt. Tell her to take good care of her daughter too. Don't come seeking me and your father about Xia Xia's matter in the future!"

Zhou Ni burst into tears: "Fourth Aunt, do you have to look down on me like this? Where did I offend you? You won't let me come, but Sister Er Ni and others can come. I'm my fourth uncle's biological niece!"

"Don't bother with that act. I didn't even care about my mother's tears. You crying in front of me would work?" Lin Qing He said with a frosty expression.

This time she was really angry!

The consequence of her anger was that she becomes unfeeling. No matter who steps up, it was useless. Zhou Liu Ni touched on her bottom line.

She sneaked over on her own. What was she going to do? Did she think she didn't dare to drive her away? She also went directly to the school to find her. Was this trying to tie her up with morals?

Lin Qing He wasn't soft-hearted. She simply got Zhou Kai to send Zhou Liu Ni back on the same day.

Zhou Liu Ni was crying back on the train.

Xu Sheng Mei and Hu Zi were stunned when they heard about it. They didn't even see Liu Ni and she went back the same way she came from.

"This Liu Ni is really bold. To dare to run over such a long way and risk offending second Fourth Uncle and second Fourth Aunt!" When Zhou Er Ni heard it, she was also mad.

"Your second uncle may not know. But whether your second aunt knows or not can be debated. The fare is not cheap." Lin Qing He stated indifferently.

"Aunt, sending Liu Ni back like this doesn't seem right?" Xu Sheng Mei whispered.

"Perhaps you may think that I as Fourth Aunt is unfeeling for sending her back without letting her stay at night when she came over. But this is my character. Even if your grandpa and your grandma brought up this matter in my face, I will still give this direct answer." Lin Qing He said flatly.

"You didn't grow up with Liu Ni. You don't understand what Liu Ni is like. Won't stop misbehaving. Instead of helping out, she'll create trouble." Zhou Er Ni explained to Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei.

How could these two cousins know what kind of personality their cousin Zhou Liu Ni had? However, she grew up with Zhou Liu Ni.

She agreed with her fourth aunt's approach. If she didn't give her a long-lasting memory this time, there will be troubles in the future.

Chapter 322: Merciless

Lin Qing He didn't care what Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei thought of her. She had always been like this.

But when she talked to Zhou Qing Bai at night, her tone was soft.

"I let Liu Ni go back like this. Do you blame me?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I don't." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

Actually, he was displeased with what his niece did.

Of course, he wasn't mad that she came to seek refuge but that she acted so insensible. It was fine that nothing happened. If something did, what to do?

"If they are sensible, as uncle and aunt, we would be willing to pull them up. Er Ni didn't say anything and I wanted her to come over. But with how Liu Ni is, who would dare host her?" Lin Qing He grumbled.

She had never seen anything like this before. Dare to play this fait accompli trick. Was she thinking that she won't drive her away?

Not possible. She won't hesitate.

This time she won't be merciful either. Otherwise, there will be recurrences. It was fine to say that she is unfeeling or that she advanced and no longer recognize people. She will not open up this path.

"Don't be angry. It's fine to send her back." Zhou Qing Bai soothed.

His wife had always been in charge of family affairs. He will not interfere. If his second brother has something to say, he will take care of it.

Onto Zhou Kai and Zhou Liu Ni. They returned to the countryside in a few days.

Zhou Kai followed his mother's order. He brought Zhou Liu Ni to old Zhou's house and handed her over to Second Brother.

"Second Uncle, I brought Liu Ni back to you. In the future, you need to watch her properly. Don't let her run around again." Zhou Kai said.

Second Brother was stunned: "What's the situation? Didn't Liu Ni go over and stay in her grandma's house?"

Then he looked directly at Second Sister-in-law.

Second Sister-in-law pursed her lips and scolded Zhou Liu Ni: "You damn girl, where did you go? Did you go to the capital by yourself to find your fourth uncle and fourth aunt?"

Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Brother, and Third Sister-in-law came out, so naturally they all heard this.

Then all looked at Zhou Liu Ni.

Eldest Sister-in-law was the first to ask with a sunken face: "Da Wa, Liu Ni really gone to the capital by herself?"

"She did. My father told me to send her back to Second Uncle and Second Aunt." Zhou Kai replied.

He simply said his dad said it, not his mom.

Eldest Sister-in-law's complexion couldn't get any darker.

"Second Sister-in-law. It's not that I want to criticize you. You really have to give Liu Ni a good lesson. This is simply too daring. What kind of place is the capital? She actually dare to go?" Third Sister-in-law turned to Second Sister-in-law.

Second Sister-in-law never thought the fourth branch won't give face second branch to like this. At this time, her face turned livid. She grabbed the bamboo sticks and started beating Zhou Liu Ni: "You dead girl, see if I won't kill you. Always thinking about climbing high all day long. Would others let you climb high? You went all the way to the capital and still got driven back. Are you happy? Since they don’t like you, you still persist in rushing over. See if I won't kill you!"

These remarks. Rather than beating and scolding Liu Ni, it was more like saying the fourth branch was unfeeling. They can't even tolerate their own niece.

"Second Aunt, if you have something to say, say it directly. Don't be insinuating. We didn't tell Liu Ni to come over. Also, the fare isn't cheap. Didn't you give Liu Ni the fare?" Zhou Kai had a reciprocal temperament. Since his second aunt had spoken like this, he naturally didn't mind asking.

Really, she can spout anything!

Second Sister-in-law's expression paused.

"This time, Liu Ni went on such a long journey over, she had troubled so many people. I had to request leave from the school. How many classes were delayed!" Zhou Kai continued.

"Da Wa, what's happened?" After he finished saying this, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou entered the room.

Before Zhou Kai could return to his home, he came directly to old Zhou's house. Both Father Zhou and Mother Zhou live at his home now.

At this time, they heard the news and came over straight away.

"Grandfather, Grandmother." Zhou Kai greeted and then explained, "It's nothing. Just Liu Ni being insensible and went to the capital by herself. I sent her back. Second Uncle, I have sent her back to you now. From now on, where she goes, don’t come to us."

The last sentence was for Second Brother.

Second Brother was steaming with anger and declared: "If she doesn't stay at home properly in the future, I will break her leg!"

"Liu Ni went to the capital?" Father Zhou reached the conclusion. He looked at Zhou Liu Ni with a black face.

Zhou Liu Ni hid in the corner and said: "I just want to go and have a look. Who knew once I'm there, my fourth aunt didn't let me spend a night and simply got Brother Da Wa to bring me back! "

"Simply a joke. You didn't even ask and went over. How can your fourth aunt not know what you are planning? The whole village knows about your fourth aunt's temper. If you want to act first and report later, you have to see what personality she has. Would she let you succeed?" Third Sister-in-law directly mocked.

"Alright. Speak less." Third Brother chided her.

"What speak less? Old Zhou Family finally had a branch that is succeeding. The whole family is looking forward to it, but there are some people who have no self-awareness. What virtue does Liu Ni have? Who at home isn't clear? But some people think their daughter is someone everyone loves at sight and that everyone has to go her way. Remember who gave an on Xia Xia's matter. It’s enough if they don’t want them to be well. But no, it's like fourth branch owes her and deserves to follow her wishes."

Third Sister-in-law sneered directly. This time, she didn't endure it anymore. She pointed at Second Sister-in-law.

It can't e helped. They lived under the same roof. Third Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law had long been hold grudge against each other. It was at the thought that they'll be under the same roof, they let it drop.

But since someone pretended to be confused when they know very well, she didn't mind letting her know that no one was a fool!

"I told you to not speak!" Third Brother stated.

Third Sister-in-law rolled her eyes, "You think I want to!"

After finishing, she turned to Zhou Kai: "How much classwork did you miss out on at that side? Don’t know if you can keep up when you go back. I heard Wu Ni said before that when she didn’t pay attention to only one lesson in class her knowledge falls behind."

"It's still alright," Zhou Kai said.

Father Zhou remained silent with a sunken face.

Mother Zhou who was next to him almost understood what was going on. She looked at Second Sister-in-law with a cold face: "Second’s wife, I initially thought it was a good idea for Liu Ni to go over. But I can see it now. The girl you taught, really can't do anything good. You can rest your thoughts!"

If it were any other matters, Mother Zhou might let it pass and forget it.

But as long as it touched the interests of her three grandchildren, she will not show mercy to whoever comes.

Chapter 323

In order to send back this granddaughter who capriciously went over, how many classes did her grandson have to miss?

Just the thought of it had Mother Zhou close to venting out.

Not staying at old Zhou House any longer, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou returned home with their grandson.

They met many people along the way.

"Oh, Da Wa has grown taller again." Mrs. Cai's eyes lit.

Her gaze toward Zhou Kai was simply glowing. If he could be her grandson-in-law, she would probably be so happy that she couldn't sleep at night.

Zhou Kai smilingly greeted. He would greet whoever he encountered along the way. It soon spread throughout the village.

Da Wa specially requested leave from the school to send back Zhou Liu Ni, who had sneaked over to the capital.

What outsiders say Zhou Kai didn't respond. When he came back, he quickly scooped up the water to take a bath. He didn't mind that the well water was still a bit cold.

After taking a shower and changing clothes, he feel comfortable.

"Da Wa, hurry up. Come and eat a bowl of noodles." Mother Zhou called out as she carried a large bowl of noodles.

"Thank you, Grandmother." Zhou Kai did;t hold back and sat down to eat.

Mother Zhou looked at her grandson with a look of doting and love, and said, "This journey have been hard on you. Liu Ni, a dead girl. I never thought she would be so bold!"

Zhou Kai said as he ate, "I was shocked when I saw her. Grandmother, it's not that my mother wanted to drive her back. With Liu Ni's current temperament, if she goes over there, who can afford this responsibility when something happens?"

"Your mother is right this time. I don't blame her. Why didn't your father to send Liu Ni back? It's not a big deal to close the shop for a few days. How can let you send her back? School is so important," said Mother Zhou muttered.

"It's okay. I am about to graduate this year, so don't worry." Zhou Kai replied.

"When you go back, just tell your parents, don't worry about it here. Your second uncle dare not say anything." Father Zhou said.

"Grandfather, when will you go there? We already clean the house for you. I also set up a chicken pen for you, so that you can raise a few chickens in the future." Zhou Kai spoke.

There was a smile on Father Zhou's face. Mother Zhou smilingly said, "Wait until this summer vacation. Your father and mother will come to pick us up with your youngest aunt and uncle. That time, we'll go over."

Zhou Kai nodded and said, "If First Aunt(1st Sis) and Second Aunt(2nd sis) have time to come over, tell them that Hu Zi and Sheng Mei are fine there. So they don't worry."

"That's good, that's good." Mother Zhou acknowledged with a grin.

Knowing that their grandson must be tired after this journey and that he will catch a ride back tomorrow morning, she spoke after he finished eating, "Da Wa, go to your room and sleep first."

"Okay." Zhou Kai was indeed tired, so he went to sleep in his parents' room first.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou stayed in the yard.

Mother Zhou began to criticize Zhou Liu Ni again: "This dead girl. I really didn't expect that she would be so bold. She has actually gone over to create a mess for her fourth uncle and fourth aunt!"

"Didn't you speak for her, so she can go over?" Father Zhou snorted coldly.

"That's not because she said she wanted to go, and I didn't think so much." Mother Zhou responded.

But at this moment, Mother Zhou was really grateful that Fourth's wife refused and didn't allow her to go.

Otherwise, with Liu Ni's unruly behavior, what will it be like in the future if she went over? Nine out of ten times she'll stir something up. At that time, it better not affect her three promising grandchildren!

"When you go to the capital in the future, you shouldn't cause trouble for Fourth's wife." Father Zhou reminded him.

Liu Ni was sent back very quick and clean cut. Father Zhou could sense Fourth's wife was still that Fourth's wife. It was impossible for others to make the decision for her.

How could Mother Zhou not understand that? If it was some with a softer personality, they would let it pass and let Liu Ni stay.

But obviously, Fourth's wife didn't have a soft personality.

She didn't agree to let them go and if they decided to go over on their own initiative, she would still send them back the same way they came from.

"You're saying it like I'm wilful." Mother Zhou uttered in displeasure.

She felt she was a good mother-in-law. Not whatever old man said. Fourth's wife didn't like her nagging so much. She wasn't too verbose.

Father Zhou held her hand and said, "Looking at our entire county. Can't find another daughter-in-law like this. Don't know how many people envy you."

When Mother Zhou heard this, her face was also full of joy. She found such a daughter-in-law for her youngest son back then was because she got a good eye, right?

"In the future, if she wants me to help, I will help. If she doesn't, I will watch Xiao Mei's children. There is no need for you to worry about these shadowless things for me." Mother Zhou waved her hand.

Later in the day, Eldest Sister-in-law came over. She remembered that she hadn't asked about Er Ni's situation.

"Da Wa has fallen asleep." Mother Zhou told: "But you don't have to worry about Er Ni. All is fine. Da Wa said they became used to there."

With this, Eldest Sister-in-law nodded.

Then Mother Zhou asked whether second daughter-in-law had taught Liu Ni a lesson.

Speaking of this, Eldest Sister-in-law was dissatisfied. Second Sister-in-law saw that Da Wa had left and thrown the bamboo sticks away. It was Second Brother who picked it up again and gave this daughter a good lesson.

"Should be taught a lesson or else she'll become unmanageable!" Mother Zhou scolded.

Eldest Sister-in-law stopped talking about this, and said, "Tomorrow Da Wa will take the morning bus, right? I will make some pancakes for him to take on the road. Mother, you don't have to get up early."

"Okay." Mother Zhou nodded.

Eldest Sister-in-law went back. The next day before dawn, she came over with a stack of warm pancakes.

"Eldest Aunt, there is no need to get up so early to give me pancakes. I'll just go to the city to buy breakfast." Zhou Kai said.

"It's nothing. Take it on the road to eat. You're taller than your father back then." Eldest Sister-in-law smilingly remarked.

Have to say, she wanted to abduct this kind of boy home to become her own son. Who would dislike this idea?

Zhou Kai smiled and thanked her. Then he set off. His uncle wanted to cycle him over to the city. Zhou Kai expressed that there was no need. Treat running as an exercise.

He can go to the city to catch the bus and then take the train to the capital.

As for what's going on at home, it won't stop so quickly.

At dawn, when Second Brother finished eating and he went to the field. Second Sister-in-law called Zhou Liu Ni into the room.

"Mother, what are you doing? My legs are still in pain!" Zhou Liu Ni grumbled angrily.

Last night, her father really went all out on beating her. His legs were completely red and swollen bamboo streaks.

"You went to the capital and your fourth aunt didn't say anything. Just sent you back?" Second Sister-in-law asked with a sunken expression.

Chapter 324

Someone finally asked her this question.

Zhou Liu Ni immediately began to gush out her bitterness: "Mother, you don't know how overboard that woman is!"

How difficult was it for her to go all the way from here to the capital? Halfway on the road, she almost got kidnapped by a bad uncle with evil intention to the mountain. Fortunately, she was smart. She immediately ran to look for the train ticket inspector and followed them all the way to the capital.

When she arrived in the capital, she didn't understand anything. After searching for a long time, she found a fellow police officer. Then she brought up looking for Bei University.

It can be said that she had gone through all the hardships during this journey before finding her way over.

God knows how happy she was when she saw Zhou Kai. When she had dumplings at her fourth uncle's dumpling shop, she wanted to stay there.

But when she went to the apartment and saw her fourth aunt, her fourth aunt became angry and told her to come back the same way she came from.

"I'm my fourth uncle's niece. To go over, I haven't slept for a few days. That woman actually didn't let me spend one night. She drove me back straightaway. I haven't seen a woman more heartless than her. No matter how I cry, it was useless!" Zhou Liu Ni said.

She really wanted to hate that fourth aunt to death. She really hadn’t seen such a hard-hearted person. After reaching there with much difficulty, she thought she would live in the capital in the future. But no, she actually did that! She actually sent her back the route she took!

Hearing this, Second Sister-in-law's face displayed lividness.

No need to doubt. The reason why her daughter was able to go to the capital this time was because of her doing.

Like Zhou Kai said, a trip to the capital wasn't cheap. Where did a little girl like Zhou Liu Ni get the money?

They were planning to use the fait accompli trick. First, use the excuse that her daughter went to live with her grandma, but in fact, she ran off to the capital by herself.

Once it was all done, just scold the dead girl for being insensible then. At that time, she would have succeeded in staying in the capital, no?

With second daughter's cleverness, she will find a son-in-law in the capital. The whole family might be brought over to the capital to enjoy life.

Second Sister-in-law had it all planned out. However, she didn't expect Lin Qing He to be so tough and directly returned with this move.

Her daughter just arrived in the capital and she didn't let her stay for a night. She was sent back immediately.

Second Sister-in-law was so angry that her liver hurts.

Now that Fourth's Wife developed well, she really started to look down on people!

No, not starting to look down on people. Didn't she always look down on people like this? During the middle period, she improved. From the look of it now, did she improve? This was obviously because her man retired from the army and she couldn't be an official wife.

That was why her attitude began to change.

Now that she was developing in the capital, she became quite a somebody!

"Mother, you probably don't know. Er Ni and others aren't working in the dumpling shop at all!" Zhou Liu Ni continued on.

Second Sister-in-law was stumped: "What do you mean? Where do they work if not in the shop?"

"That woman opened a clothing store over there. Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Xu Sheng Mei all went there to watch a shop. Her dumpling store hired an old lady to wash the dishes and clean the table!" Zhou Liu Ni clarified.

"Huh?" Second Sister-in-law was stunned: "Where did the clothing store come from?"

"That woman is very scheming. She didn't say a word during her in her hometown. She secretly opened a clothing store in the capital. I guess it must be very profitable. Otherwise, she wouldn't ask Er Ni and the other two to go there." Zhou Liu Ni examined.

"What about the dumpling shop?" Second Sister-in-law's mind found it very complicated and couldn't help but want to inquire more.

"There isn't much business at the dumpling shop. I went there in the afternoon. There were only a few people eating dumplings," Zhou Liu Ni answered.

What she didn't know was that people in the capital had lunch early. The rush hour was from 11:30 to 1:00. When she came over, it was already half-past one. Naturally, there were fewer people.

Second Sister-in-law’s eyes became more perplexed. She had asked her man. Her man said that the dumpling shop business can make 20 to 30 yuan a month. He said old Fourth said this. Seems like it was true.

She didn't know that Lin Qing He had opened a clothing shop on top of having a career.

She even called three people over to watch. Afraid this business wasn't average.

"Have you gone over to see?" asked Second Sister-in-law.

"How can I? I was rushed back before getting a chance to stay a night." Zhou Liu Ni replied. Then she hurriedly said: "Mother, you probably don't know. That woman has everything in her house. I saw it all. Besides owning a radio, there is also a big TV set. The chair in the room isn't a chair, but a sofa. It's like sitting on a cloud. Zhou Kai and his brothers each have a watch and all the clothes are new!"

Though she only stayed in the house for a short while, she had looked around the house. She had never seen such a wonderful home.

It was just like her ideal home. So beautiful and so comfortable.

She thought she would be able to live there from then on. Though she appeared scared at the time, she was certain she can stay.

After all, she was already there. She can't really drive her back, right? Don't she want her reputation?

Who knew that woman could actually do such a thing.

How was she to know that Lin Qing He's reputation couldn't be affected by such a trivial matter? This was underestimating her.

When it gets out, who would dare to say she was in the wrong? At such a young age, she dared to hide it from the adults and sneak over. Ask anyone with at least a tiny bit of brain, if they dare to keep her?

She was fifteen years old this year. To say it was small, it wasn't. In older generations, one can get married at sixteen.

Now it was postponed to eighteen years old. But if one was impatient and hasty? And they were aiming for wealthy people here in the capital and wanted to have a connection with the people here in the capital? Who do they look for?

How can Lin Qing He dare to take in this worrisome Zhou Liu Ni? No need to consider.

Let's put aside Second Sister-in-law, whose feeling was in a knot. Zhou Kai arrived in the capital a few days later.

When he arrived in the capital, Zhou Kai grabbed his clothes and went to the bathhouse to take a comfortable bath before returning to report.

"Dad, Mom, don't worry. Liu Ni has sent it back. I personally handed her to Second Uncle and passed on your words to Second Uncle. Told him to keep a good eye. In the future, she probably won't come by herself." Zhou Kai said.

I admire his mom in his heart. Really clean-cut and decisive. No hesitation at all.

When Zhou Qing Bai heard that she had been sent home, he didn't say anything.

Lin Qing He had a lot of questions: "How is your grandparent's health?"

"Great. Grandfather and Grandmother were very angry when they heard that Liu Ni came over by herself." Zhou Kai said: "Third Aunt had attacked Second Aunt by innuendo and said she was pretending to be foolish."

Chapter 325: Make people envious

"Your third aunt has been very frank these years." Lin Qing He grinned.

"When I was on the way here, Eldest Aunt made pancakes for me to take on the road to eat." Zhou Kai also mentioned.

"En. Your eldest aunt had always treated you guys well since you were young." Lin Qing He nodded.

Since there was nothing else, she let eldest son go study and catch up. As for Zhou Liu Ni’s matter, treat it as it was over.

"Our family matter has to be decided by me in the future." Lin Qing He whispered to Zhou Qing Bai during the night.

Zhou Qing Bai laughed. Wasn't the family affairs always decided by her?

"You behaved well this time. If you stop me from sending Liu Ni back, then our family can forget about having a peaceful life." Lin Qing He harrumphed.

"Are there any rewards?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

Lin Qing He understood from his expression and coughed dryly, "Don't mess around. You have to get up early tomorrow."

Even if he had to get up early, Zhou Qing Bai still wanted to mess around. He had to mess around twice before it was over. Then he said very generously that she has the final say in the future.

"Stinky man, only know how to torment people." Lin Qing He coquettishly hammered him lightly. Then she put her arms around her Qing Bai's waist and dozed off in his scent.

She was clear about her personality. It can be said that she was a relatively strong woman. An ordinary man can not bear her character.

However, from beginning to end, this man accepted her and loved her.

So Lin Qing He also loved this man very much.

Zhou Qing Bai fell asleep in content with his wife in his embrace. As for other things, it couldn't bother him.

For him, as long as his parents were healthy and his wife and children were safe, he had no worries.

Because there was no need for him to worry about anything else.

Although Zhou Liu Ni cropped up in their stable day, it was quickly suppressed by Lin Qing He's thunder-like method.

Not even a slight ripple had stirred up.

The days passed and it reached May.

In this season, Lin Qing He had already begun to produce design sketches for summer clothes.

They were still women's clothing. All were fashionable.

Zhou Qing Bai found an excellent factory. They could cooperate with them for a long time. What's more, a young man was in charge of the factory.

"A wealthy guy in the capital. He split off from his family to work on his own." Zhou Qing Bai answered Lin Qing He's questions.

"Seems to be an ambitious, rich second-generation." Lin Qing He remarked.

The delivery speed of this second-generation's good was extremely fast. The quality of the clothes was also top-notch.

Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to order more than 500 pieces of summer clothes. There were five styles and colors. The quantity was quite large. Still, this young boss rushed to make them for her in just seven days.

And he also said that if there was such an order again, look for him. The quality was guaranteed.

Lin Qing He will continue to cooperate with him for now.

However, the thought of opening their own small workshop wasn't shaken. If they open their own workshop, no one can affect them in the future.

Since these were all mass-ordered, it meant a lot of people will wear the same thing. There was no concept of having the same clothes in this period. It was no big deal to own the same clothes.

You can wear it, so can others right?

However, Lin Qing He had another plan in her mind. She wanted to make some more expensive clothes.

The design was designed. Only three pieces of each kind were made, while the profits of each were much higher.

The ready-to-wear garments cost seven to eight yuan each. Lin Qing He intended to set fifteen yuan a piece for those kinds of clothes.

Let's talk about these when the sewing machines are bought back. The current situation was fine.

Have to say, having that the private clothing factory helping them make clothes, Lin Qinghe's clothing store will no longer be out of stock anymore.

In a month or so, second son was going to take the college entrance examination. So from now on, Lin Qing He will begin to prioritize Zhou Xuan's studies and give pointers.

Zhou Xuan's grades were among the top five in his school.

He had achieved first in his grade before. He had also ranked within the top five. But in general, it was hovering around those ranks.

Because it was a major high school, there was really a lot of smart students. Even with Lin Qing He's private tutoring, there were some true brainiacs.

For a while, Zhou Xuan was fed a lot of good stuff.

Zhou Qing Bai heard from Aunt Ma that pig brains nourish the brain. He especially went to ask the boss of the pork shop to give two pig brains every day.

The pig brain was stewed with chinese angelica. He was going to feed the four of them this. However, Lin Qing He couldn't stand the taste.

While Zhou Kai and Zhou Gui Lai happily devour it away. From the start, Zhou Xuan's tastebud was like his mom, Lin Qing He. He also couldn't bear the taste.

Still, he was forced to eat half a bowl every day and it stopped there.

In addition to pig brains, there was chicken for every three days. There were pig trotters stewed with peanuts and the likes too.

"Having Second Brother's college entrance examination meal makes me have the illusion that I am eating post-natal confinement meals?" Zhou Gui Lai remarked.

"Pua." Zhou Kai squirted out the tea he just sipped.

"Eldest Brother!" Zhou Guil Li, who was sprayed on, was flabbergasted.

"Don't blame me, blame yourself." Zhou Kai waved his hand.

"My clothes are new!" Zhou Gui Lai became annoyed.

He was a bit vain, especially now that he believed he had grown up and can hit on girls. He dressed up extremely flirty every day. The clothes he was wearing were gained from pestering Lin Qing He.

"Next time no need to buy clothes for me. Ask Mom to buy it for you with my share." Zhou Kai said.

"Mom won't buy more for me!" Zhou Gui Lai retorted.

Zhou Kai ignored him and cared about his second brother's studies. Zhou Xuan responded: "I want a day off today. Brother, do you want to play basketball?"

"Mom agree?" Zhou Kai looked at their mother.

Lin Qing He was in the middle of chatting with Aunt Ma and reacted, "What's up?"

"Second says he wants to go play basketball, and he wants to take a day off today." Zhou Kai explained.

"The combination of work and relaxing is good. Go sweat." Lin Qing He agreed: "If you want to eat supper, remember to say in advance. When I go back, I'll bring some dumplings for you."

"I want. Bring us a portion back." After Zhou Kai finished speaking, he rode a bicycle with Zhou Xuan to school to play basketball.

Zhou Gui Lai went to the clothing store to find Hu Zi and the others.

Aunt Ma couldn't help praise: "These three teens really make people envious."

Lin Qing He laughed: "When they were kids, I was often distressed. At that time, their dad was outside as a soldier. I couldn't handle it all alone. Just took my eyes off for a while, they were covered in mud."

"Now, it's all good." Aunt Ma smilingly said.

"By the way, Madam, when will your second son come back?" Lin Qing He asked.

"He'll be back next month. He'll bring his wife and children.." Aunt Ma had a grin when talking about her second son.

Chapter 326: Astonishing divorce

Aunt Ma's eldest son was in Xinjiang. The family won't come back. The second son went to the countryside. He was the first batch of educated youths who went to the countryside, so naturally, he wasn't young anymore. He had settled in the countryside.

He was unlike other people who can’t wait to come back. Although he did want to return, he wanted to bring his wife and children back with him.

So until now, he hadn't been able to return to the city successfully. After all, he got a lot of burdens.

Of course, this was also because he got a conscience.

For example, their Zhoujia village's leader's daughter. She stole a letter of introduction for her man and let him go back.

After the educated youth left, there was no news.

The leader's daughter kept bitterly waiting with her child until now. She often received eye-roll from her maternal family's sister-in-law.

It wasn't good to comment on other people's affairs, but on this matter, that girl was truly foolish.

Because she had heard about it at that time. Third Sister-in-law whispered about it to her quietly, saying that the leader's family didn't want to let their daughter marry this educated youth.

From the start, he looked like a weak chicken. Even though he was fair and pretty, this kind was useless in the countryside.

But the girl was extremely attracted. Because her parents didn’t agree, she apparently let the educated youth have her. Because her innocent body was given for nothing, the leader could only let his daughter marry him even when he wasn't satisfied.

Now it became like this, it meant this was partly self-inflicted.

So that was why the family's opinion was important when a girl finding a partner because they have no experience at all. It was unlike the liberal future generationam. This one was bad, then find another.

There was a saying, bye-bye then, the next is better.

Even for later generations, one has to let their parents and elders give them a second opinion. As long as they aren't the kind of parents who pit their children, generally, their sight isn't mistaken. After all, they got experiences.

Got long-winded here.

Back to Aunt Ma's second son. He never thought of abandoning his wife and children and returning to the city alone. Otherwise, it would be easy for him to return to the city. Bringing one's family was more different.

In order to get him back to the city, not only did Uncle Ma's position was given to him, the elderly couple used Uncle Ma's work connection and spent a lot of money to move the household registration back.

Before Lin Qing He was able to move all her family's, it was because the school was thirsty for talents. Also, family composition was good. Even her few children could be expected to be promising in the future, etc. That's why the school had no hesitation in helping.

All in all, he will come back.

"It's hard on you, Aunt. I will increase the salary to 30 yuan in the future." Lin Qing He said.

Aunt Ma hurriedly uttered: "No need to do this"

"It's okay. With Auntie helping me in this shop, I can rest assured." Lin Qing He responded and then lowered her voice to a hushed tone: "When I went to ask Aunt Xu to make clothes, I heard a bit. The Zhang Mei He from the Zhang family next door had divorced!"

That's right. It was Zhang Mei He, who had aimed for Zhou Qing Bai last year and married last year, had divorced this year.

Lin Qing He was very busy now. She was either at school or in the clothing store or at the dumpling store. When at home, she just sleep and wash clothes.

She ran into Zhang Mei He two days ago. She didn't put much thought to it. She thought she was coming back to visit. Who knew she ran into her two days in a row.

When she took the design sketch to old Madam Xu's side, she mentioned it along the way. After all, old Madam Xu was well informed.

Then she heard old Madam Xu said that Zhang Mei He had come back with a divorce.

It was unknown why, but she had returned as a divorcee.

This was a shameless person. If Aunt Ma wasn't in the shop, Lin Qing He estimated that she might truly brazenly come over.

Therefore, raising the salary certainly meant to help Aunt Ma. After all, the burden of her son's family coming back wasn't small. Uncle Ma no longer had a job too.

Another reason was to let Aunt Ma keep watch. Aunt Ma was an enthusiastic person. She will never allow Zhang Mei He to come and make trouble.

"Even if you don't ask me to, I will keep watch for you. You don't need to give me a raise" Aunt Ma said.

"Aunt take it. Don't be polite to me." Lin Qing He smiled.

Aunt Ma didn't say anything and then said: "I'll go back tonight and inquire about it. This marriage had ended. Divorce doesn't happen that easily, right?"

Nine out of ten times something was up.

But because she was working now, she became relatively busy. She can't gossip with those old friends like before, so her news was a step slower than Lin Qing He's. She didn't know about Zhang Mei He's divorce.

When she got off work in the evening, Aunt Ma went over to find out about this matter from her other old friends after dinner.

Then she knew the truth. It had Aunt Ma displayed an expression of spurn: "This is simply too shameless!"

"Ain't that right. Although the man is a widower, having a son and daughter is good. A person like her who can't give birth was able to marry over is almost like benefiting. She actually still has an affair." This old Madam Cui was a well-known well-informed person in the apartment block. If one didn't know anything, she was the right person to find.

See, she knew the inside story.

Then Lin Qing He learned of it too. Zhang Mei He got divorced this time because she can't behave after getting married. She got together with a guy next door to her husband's house.

It was said that they went out and opened a room. It was caught by the wife of a man.

So the matter erupted.

In addition, Zhang Mei He didn't treat the man's son and daughter as her own after she got married. She often tormented the two.

On top of that,, that man was a self-respecting man, so he just ended the marriage.

Zhang Mei He was compensated for her old dowry. Because she was caught having an affair, Zhang Mei He did not dare to pester for compensation.

So she came back and Lin Qing He ran into Zhang Mei He for two consecutive days.

"There's really all kinds of people out there." Lin Qing He sighed. A woman like Zhang Mei He actually existed in the world.

When she got home at night, Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai about it.

Zhou Qing Bai frowned. This man had always been a more tolerant person but after hearing what Zhang Mei He did, his eyes were full of disgust.

Lin Qing He was very satisfied with his reaction and rewarded him by giving him a kiss: "If she wants to pine for you, then let her. Let her drool to death!"

She can't who the thief wants to target, but she had to guard her man herself.

Zhou Qing Bai had a helpless expression.

"Is she still pestering you?" Lin Qing He asked.

"No." Zhou Qingbai shook his head honestly. He ran into Zhang Mei He once. She just looked at him with teary soft eyes that silently express words.

However, Zhou Qing Bai didn't even give her an extra glance.

Chapter 327: Nauseating people

It was impossible to say that Zhang Mei He didn't pine on Zhou Qing Bai.

A man out there like Zhou Qing Bai was the type that mature women would like. Tall and masculine. Very manly kind.

The lure for mature women wasn't small.

Some who went over to eat dumplings at the dumpling shop couldn't help but peek at him.

What's more, because Lin Qing He disliked that he had grown a lot of flesh last year, he started to exercise again this year. Occasionally he got his eldest son to come over to take over and he would go to the Bei University basketball court to play basketball.

He was in good shape.

Lin Qing He couldn't keep her hands off.

No need to mention the others? Especially Zhang Mei He, who married and had an affair with the man next door, turned around and found that her favorite was still Zhou Qing Bai.

What to do, the fallen flower have the intention but the flowing water was unfeeling. Zhou Qingbai didn't even give her an extra look from beginning to end.

How could Mrs. Zhang not see what kind of virtue she had and she said, "I say, Eldest Sister, you should stop looking. With the way he is, how can he possibly look at you?"

In March of this year, Mrs. Zhang gave birth to the eldest grandson of the old Zhang family. Now she had much more confidence in her speech. She also didn't hold back.

"Why won't he? Don't you see how arrogant that surnamed Lin is? Which man would like a woman like this?" Zhang Mei He retorted.

She had encountered Lin Qing He more than once. What kind of temper Lin Qing He had? She didn't even bother with her at all. After all, they had ripped off the face, so what kind of face should she leave?

And would she give respect to a woman who dared to pine on her man? Not happening.

"Not liking Teacher Lin? Then should he like your kind?" Mrs. Zhang said impolitely.

"What's wrong with me?" Zhang Mei He felt that she was still pretty good.

The man she married was also pretty good. At least, he can satisfy her. However, his career changed and only go home for two or three days in a month. Wasn't this widowhood?

So one night last year, while the two children slept, the man next door came over to fetch a pail of water.

Then, she took the person back to the room and everything happened naturally.

But to be on the safe side, they didn't dare do it at home all the time. Who would have thought that they'll still be caught by the guy's wife when they go to the guest house.

It was when they came out holding hands, they got caught. Then the guy's wife went to ask the waiter if they were a regular customer?

And what do you know? They went there very often. The waiter confirmed, saying that they would always come three or four times a week.

Everything exploded right then.

Her ex-husband can't accept this kind of thing either.

His shift had been transferred and the number of times he came back in a month was very limited. So he used the wife he marries back was actually less than the neighbor next door. Was there any justice?

He beat up his neighbor and divorced her.

Mrs. Zhang knew about this. Therefore, Zhang Mei He received a lot of sarcasm and mockery from her. At this time, when she heard that she found herself very highly, she said: "Eldest Sister, the family can't support so many people. If you really have that ability, then you won't be freeloading at home."

After finally getting rid of the younger sister, Zhang Mei Lian out, the older sister was back again.

Mrs. Zhang felt that her life was really bad.

Her man returned once a month, which was less than Zhang Mei He's ex-husband. And he was back two days a month at most.

So Mrs. Zhang only gave birth to the grandson this year since she married over. Old Madam Zhang didn't say anything.

"Didn't I give five yuan for living expenses?" Zhang Mei He said.

"Five yuan is enough for what?" Mrs. Zhang responded.

When old Madam Zhang came back from buying vegetables from outside, Mrs. Zhang hugged her son and muttered to her: "All these things at home will be left to little Bao in the future. What does mean by having Eldest Sister here?"

"There is no place to live." Old Madam Zhang replied.

Mrs. Zhang's face sank when she heard this. Then she took her son little Bao back to her maternal family in the afternoon.

This had old Madam Zhang in angst. Grandson was her life. She will panic if she didn't see her for a while. So how can she be willing to let him be taken back to his maternal grandparent's place?

So she began to scold Zhang Mei He, this money wasting thing for being a loser.

In the end, Zhang Mei He moved out in tears and rented a small single room in the community.

Mrs. Zhang came back with her son in high spirits. Her eyes were glowing. It was unknown what the benefits she gained from going back to her maternal family.

Because they were neighbors and they had such an extreme character, Lin Qing He was unavoidably concerned.

She had heard from Aunt Ma about her moving out to live alone.

"It's good that she move out. Don't have to bump into nauseating people all the time," Aunt Ma remarked.

Don't know if it was because Lin Qing He stripped a layer of skin in the dumpling shop last time and lost her face or because Aunt Ma was in the dumpling shop. In short, Zhang Mei He didn't come over to be an eyesore.

Lin Qing He was too lazy to bother with her.

In June, Zhou Xuan welcomed his entrance examination.

Lin Qing He didn't go to accompany him to the exam because she still had to give classes. Zhou Kai, the eldest brother, went.

After the entrance examination was over, it meant Zhou Xuan was on holiday now. Zhou Qing Bai had no burden with ordering him around at all. Every day from 3:30 to 4:30, Zhou Qing Bai had to go to school to play basketball.

The shop was managed by Zhou Xuan

Zhou Xuan, fifteen years old this year, was almost 1.8 meters tall. Not inferior to his eldest brother back in his time.

It was worth mentioning that the eldest, Zhou Kai's puberty hit too fast before. He hadn't grown much since this year. He stayed at a height of 1.87 meters.

Of course, it was pretty tall. What's more, because he looked handsome and had excellent family conditions, a group of aunts in the community often had their eyes on him.

Lin Qing He didn't ask her second son how he did in the exam. Since he had finished the exam, it was time to work. The examinee's preferential treatment was gone.

That day, the family was watching TV at home with fans on as they munched on ice-cream. Zhou Xuan licked the ice-cream and said with a lot of emotion: "I am a brick now. Move to wherever I am needed."

"This is a chance for you to shine." Lin Qing He replied.

"Mom, do you want me to bring my grandparents and the others here?" Zhou Xuan said, "Bring Yang Yang and Wu Ni on the way too."

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai originally planned to wait for their summer vacation to go to the south to be a profiteer and then bring them over when they were finished.

Also, Su Da Lin must have settled his time of resignation with the factory. So Lin Qing He said, "You can go back and have a look if you want. You can bring Yang Yang and Wu Ni and on the way, help your grandparents bring some luggage. As for your grandparents. If they want to come early, come early since the house is already rented. If they don’t want to come early, your dad and I will go back to pick them up."

Chapter 328

The next day, he traveled back by himself.

On the day he departed, Aunt Ma's son Ma Cheng Min returned with his wife Huang Xiao Liu and their four-year-old son.

Uncle Ma and Aunt Ma were overjoyed.

Lin Qing He especially gave Aunt Ma a day off and got Zhou Kai to go to the dumpling shop to help out.

After getting off work, Lin Qing He brought a pack of candies over to visit.

After all, they were neighbors. What's more, she had a good relationship with Uncle Ma and Aunt Ma, so she should drop by for a visit.

Aunt Ma's son, Ma Cheng Min was gentle and scholarly. He had been in the countryside for more than ten years and turned from a little fresh meat into old bacon. Still, have to say, his aura was still there. He was a refined youth.

His wife Huang Xiao Liu appeared weak. Just by looking, one can tell she was very honest . As for the child, he was more spirited.

At the age of four, he was dark as autumn. It was obvious that he had gone out to hang around outside a lot in the countryside.

When Zhou Kai and his brothers were kids before, they were also like this.

"It's good that you can come. No need to bring candy." Aunt Ma said after introducing both parties.

"For my nephew. A packet of candy isn't worth much." Lin Qing He replied with a smile.

"With my parents living here. I must thank Teacher Lin for taking care of them." Ma Cheng Min directed to Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Speaking of taking care, it was Uncle Ma and Aunt Ma who helped us out. Let's not talk about that anymore. There will be more time to take care of each other in the future."

Ma Cheng Min nodded with a smile.

As for his wife, Huang Xiao Liu, she was still a little afraid of strangers. She just sat and smiled. Didn't say anything.

Lin Qing He had met them. After a bit of talk, she didn't disturb them anymore.

"Teacher Lin and Boss Zhou are really nice. They helped us both a lot. Their three children are also very tall and good children. If little Dan Dan can grow up and be like them brothers in the future, then me and your dad can go to see the ancestors with a smile." Aunt Ma remarked.

"Mom, don't say such things. You're still young," Ma Cheng Min replied.

"After all this long journey, you're tired. Go to the bathhouse with your dad and take a shower and come back to rest. It's time to go to work with your dad tomorrow." Aunt Ma stated.

Uncle Ma took his son and grandson to the bathhouse, while Aunt Ma also took her daughter-in-law, Huang Xiao Liu to the bathhouse.

After washing up, Aunt Ma brought Huang Xiao Liu to the dumpling shop and said, “This is where Mom works. If something comes up at home, come here to find me. It’s easy to find the way. Just straight down this road and turns to the left. And we're at the dumpling shop."

"En." Huang Xiao Liu pursed her lips. She still carried the accent of the rural district. She probably noticed it, so her face was blushing.

Aunt Ma brought her back without paying much attention. After a while, Uncle Ma and his son and grandson got home.

After dinner, they let the family go back to the room to rest.

Early the next morning, Uncle Ma took Ma Cheng Min over and handed the job over. He had to guide his son for a few days before he could completely drop his responsibilities.

As for Aunt Ma, she had to go work at the dumpling shop. Yesterday, Lin Qing He gave her a day off because her son and daughter-in-law came back with her grandson. Naturally, she had to come to work today.

And because her son was back, Aunt Ma was very motivated.

When she went back in the afternoon, she found her grandson appearing a little bit sad.

"What's the matter?" Aunt Ma asked at once.

"Granny, I want to go out to play. My mom won't let me." Ma Xiao Dan spoke in Mandarin.

Even though he was only four years old, he was able to speak his native dialect and Mandarin. These were all taught to him by his dad.

His mother had learned with them. But he caught on at once, while his mother couldn't.

"Dan Dan!" Huang Xiao Liu pursed her lips and understood that her son was complaining.

Ma Xiao Dan pouted his mouth and lowered his head.

Aunt Ma looked at her daughter-in-law and said: "Children are like this. How can they sit still at home? If he wants to play, let him go downstairs to play. You can watch from the side."

Naturally, she knew that her daughter-in-law had arrived here for the first time and was a little unaccustomed.

"I'm afraid that Dan Dan will be bullied." Huang Xiao Liu bit her lips.

"Among children, what bullying can there be? It's settled, I will take him to the dumpling shop later." Aunt Ma declared.

Ma Xiao Dan's eyes lit up. Huang Xiao Liu became a little worried: "Will the boss agree?"

"He will." Aunt Ma knew Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He's temperament, so she said to her little grandson: "We'll go to the dumpling shop, but you can't be naughty and create trouble. Understood? Otherwise, I won't take you next time."

"I understand. I won't be naughty or create trouble." Ma Xiao Dan promised immediately.

After being restrained at home for the whole day, how can he bear with it? He grew up wandering around in the countryside.

So at four o'clock in the afternoon, he came to the dumpling shop with his granny.

When Zhou Qing Bai saw him, he cooked some dumplings for him and let him eat them.

"No need. He just didn't want to stay at home. I found out when I went back and decided to bring him here. No need to give him dumplings. He will eat later when we go back." Aunt Ma hurriedly interjected.

"A few dumplings are nothing." Zhou Qing Bai didn't mind.

Ma Xiao Dan grinned at this uncle. Seeing that his granny didn't continue to object, he picked up the bowl and ate the delicious dumplings.

He was behaved after eating. He played with three glass marbles next to his granny. He brought them with him from the countryside. His father bought it for him. He cherished them.

Zhou Gui Lai came across this sight when he came over after class. Onsight, he was amused and said, "You can't aim like this. You have to do it like this."

He gave a demonstration and hit it. He received Ma Xiao Dan's admiring look. After all, it was so far away and he could still hit the ball. It was amazing!

"It's nothing. In our village, I got the most accuracy when we used to play marbles." Zhou Gui Lai declared and then turned to Aunt Ma: "Granny Ma, is this your grandson? What's his name?"

"Yes. His nickname is Ma Xiao Dan. His proper name is Ma Yu Lin." Aunt Ma smilingly answered.

"When he grows up in the future, he will definitely be promising." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Aunt Ma's grin widened: "Just a mischievous boy. Can't stay at home for a day, so I brought him out."

"Of course he can't. There's nothing good to do at home. He should go out and play. People will be stupid after staying at home for a long time." Zhou Gui Lai talked as if he got broad knowledge, and then asked Ma Xiao Dan: "Xiao Dan, is your stomach hungry? Do you want to eat dumplings?"

"He had eaten it. He had eaten it." Aunt Ma repeatedly stated.

"I can eat one more." Ma Xiao Dan replied.

"I can give two more for you." Zhou Gui Lai became amused. He personally went over and cooked a bowl of dumplings. In the afternoon, he had a session of football in physical education. So he was starving. After he finished cooking, he grabbed a spoon to give one to Ma Xiao Dan: "I'll scoop more for you when you're done."

Chapter 329: Results are out

Ma Xiao Dan was very happy. He stored away his glass marbles and came over.

Zhou Gui Lai noticed Ma Xiao Dan's dirty hands and said: "Wash your hands first. If you don't wash your hands, you will have worms in your stomach."

Ma Xiao Dan had roundworms before. It was only after taking medicine was it gotten rid of. He immediately obediently washed his hands and then came over to eat dumplings with this big brother.

Aunt Ma was extremely pleased and said, "This is your brother. Call him Brother from now on."

"Brother?" Ma Xiao Dan looked at Zhou Gui Lai.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "That's right. I am your brother. From now on, you can come to watch TV at my home in the evening. As long as you call me Brother."

"Brother, is TV good to watch?" Ma Xiao Dan asked.

"It is. Extremely interesting. You'll know when you come over to see it tonight." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

Aunt Ma merrily went to wash the dishes, leaving the boys to eat and talk over there.

Lin Qing He and her eldest son came over for dinner. Old Wang didn't come.

When the time arrived, Aunt Ma took Ma Xiao Dan back. Ma Xiao Dan was too curious about the TV that Zhou Gui Lai mentioned and didn't forget to say, "Brother, go home quickly."

"No problem." Zhou Gui Lai waved his hand.

When Ma Xiao Dan left, Zhou Gui Lai sang the same old tune again. He turned to his mother: "Mom, if you gave me another younger brother or sister back then, they should be this old now."

"Don't you know that firewood and rice are expensive? Don't you know you brothers weren't easy to take care of?" Lin Qing He irritatedly responded.

"How were we difficult to take care of? We all grew up free-range." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

"Free-range. It was really free-range. Have to make clothes every year. Also, there were milk powder, malted milk powder, and milk candy. When you got bigger, have to buy football, order fresh milk, eat eggs every day, eat meat every three to five days, and various school supplies..." Lin Qing He listed each and everything to him.

Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei, who had closed the clothing store and came over for dinner, were stunned.

As for Zhou Er Ni, she knew about it.

There were no words for her fourth aunt's lifestyle. Not only old Zhou family's kids envious of Zhou Kai and his brothers' lives but also the children in the village were envious.

Her fourth aunt basically belonged to the label 'that mother'.

But Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei didn't know. Even at this moment, the items their aunt mentioned were still precious.

Lin Qing He tallied up the account and said: "Don't talk about our village, even in our area and the children in the city don't have it as good as you brothers."

Zhou Gui Lai's lips twitched and spoke, "Was our family so rich back then?"

"At that time, our family was considered going beyond our depth. At that time, your grandparents weren't included in our family. Within the whole family, it was only your dad who went to the field. How much money can you get with one point? If it weren't for your dad's few hundred yuan of retirement fund at that time, it would have been a problem to feed your brothers. You dare to ask me to have another child. You brat, don’t you feel heartache for your parents.” Lin Qing He said.

"I do. How can my heart not ache? Once I grow up, I will do all the work. You and my dad can travel around the world. Go wherever you want to go. If you are short of money, you don’t need to tell me. I will transfer it to you every month." Zhou Gui Lai immediately promised.

"That's more like." Lin Qing He found it pleasing to hear. Only then, she let him off without nagging him anymore.

"You had a good life when you were young," Hu Zi remarked enviously.

Not to mention him, Xu Sheng Mei's face was full of envy.

"It's all in the past." Zhou Kai laughed.

But he knew that there were no words for their childhood. No way can anyone compare to them.

After the family had dinner, Zhou Qing Bai stated, "Watch the shop."

It wasn't eight o'clock yet. He was going to watch a movie with his wife.

The dumpling shop usually closed at around 8:30, not so late.

Lin Qing He was in a good mood and went to the movie with Zhou Qing Bai.

"My parents must have gone to the movies again. They really know how to enjoy life as well as being too affectionate." Zhou Gui Lai emotionally remarked.

Really, he had never seen anyone like his parents. The brothers were all this old and they still have such a good relationship. They have to go out to watch movies every few days and don't give them a chance to disturb them.

Really knew how to enjoy.

"You guys go back. I can watch by myself." Zhou Kai waved his hand.

Zhou Gui Lai went home to watch a movie with Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei. Zhou Er Ni stayed to help.

"Sister Er Ni, is it hot at night?" Zhou Kai asked.

"It's not hot. It's very cool with a fan," Zhou Er Ni responded.

There was also a fan at the dumpling shop, which was used in the dumpling shop during the day and on the second floor for themselves at night.

This was no fault in this lifestyle

Zhou Er Ni washed all the dishes and chopsticks and then went to read a book.

Although she had reached third grade, she knew only a limited number of characters. Her fourth aunt told her to read more when she had time. If she encountered a character she didn't know, then ask.

She had been reading books since she came over this year. Now it was hard to come across words she can't recognize in the book. Although there were some, it was relatively less.

Zhou Kai was also reading his own book. It was half-past eight. The last two people who were dating had finished their dumplings. Zhou Kai closed the shop.

He brought Zhou Er Ni back home to watch TV. Later, he'll send her and Xu Sheng Mei back to the dumpling shop.

It was quite late when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai finished watching the movie and headed home.

When the two passed through a small alley in the community, they encountered Zhang Mei He sending a man out. The man even patted Zhang Mei He's bum before leaving.

Zhang Mei He noticed the couple, especially Zhou Qing Bai. Her face froze.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai walked away without batting an eye. As if they hadn't seen her. Zhang Mei He pursed her mouth, then turned around and went inside.

"I thought she learned a lesson." Lin Qing He couldn't hold back. She muttered to Zhou Qing Bai.

It can't be that moving out to be alone was to make it convenient for her to pick up customers.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. What was there to say about other people's matter?

However because she was caught in the act tonight, she had completely lost face. Later when Zhang Mei He met Lin Qing He, she would make a detour.

It was when she ran into Zhou Qing Bai alone, she appeared lovely and pitiful as if she was forced to go that path.

Though her body was sold, her heart was pure.

In a blink of an eye, half a month passed.

At the end of June, the results were out. His desired Bei University was no problem.

When the results came out, this kid was still in his hometown. Not back yet. It was Lin Qing He who called and notified him the results.

He requested for his elder brother to fill in the choice form for him. He would only study at Bei University. No need to think about the rest. His choice form was quite simple.

At the same time, the eldest, Zhou Kai welcomed his university graduation ceremony.

Chapter 330: Sadness

University graduation was a major event in life, especially the graduation ceremony of the first batch of students in Bei University. Lin Qing He attached great importance to it.

She even invited a photographer to bring a camera.

Zhou Qing Bai did not open his shop for a day. He posted a red notice on the door to notify one day of closure.

The whole family attended.

A lot of graduation photos were taken. There seven or eight of Zhou Kai's individual picture. The rest were group photos.

In short, it was a lively day. Then it was over.

On the third day of graduation, Zhou Kai caught a ride to report to the military academy. Meaning, he also started a new chapter in his own life.

At home, Lin Qing He was sorting the photos.

Because the photos were very well preserved, even the picture of Zhou Gui Lai in diaper pants still exist.

Lin Qing He looked at the pictures of eldest when he was younger and said to Zhou Qing Bai: "In a blink of an eye, he's entering the military academy by himself."

This can be regarded as eldest flying off in the true sense.

Before when he attended high school in the county city, it didn't count. But now, he truly embarked on his own path.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "He had grown up."

Lin Qing He just sighed. She was very happy that her sons had grown up.

When Zhou Gui Lai came back with Hu Zi, they saw these photos. They gathered around to look at them.

"Aunt, cousins have photos when they were this small?" Hu Zi uttered in surprise.

"Every year Fourth Aunt takes them to the photographer in the city." Zhou Er Ni spoke.

She was clear about this. Basically, not a year was omitted. Even if there was, she would find time to make it up later.

So every year, there were photos.

"That's so great." Xu Sheng Mei envied.

She felt that her aunt knew how to live. She had heard before that her aunt didn't know how to live. But now she knew her aunt's lifestyle was how life supposed to be.

How precious were these photos?

"You can look at it. After you're done, remember to put it in my room, Third." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

She went to see Wang Li.

Wang Li's man hadn't come here yet because it was currently summer harvest time. He was so busy that he can't get out of it.

"He called me and asked me to wait for him a few more days." Wang Li said with a smile.

"Then wait a few days. I'll worry if you go back alone." Lin Qing He responded.

Wang Li had graduated now. She felt much lighter. What's more, her belly wasn't small at the moment. She was going to give birth in four months.

A few days later, Wang Li's black bear man, Li Bo Chuan arrived.

Wang Li told Lin Qing He about it afterwards.

She said when Li Bo Chuan had come to school, he was stunned at the sight of her belly when she appeared.

From the beginning to the end, Wang Li never mentioned the news of her pregnancy to her man. She had gotten pregnant during the New Year.

However, Li Bo Chuan mentally understood. He almost immediately remembered who made his wife's belly bigger.

The smile on that face had never dropped. It was so bright it couldn't get any brighter.

Wang Li even teased him. The child belongs to someone else, not his. Let's prepare for a divorce.

Li Bo Chuan's smiled became even more jolly: "Got pregnant from that night during the New Year?"

He knew exactly how his wife was. Whether she had him and their son in her heart, he was clear.

He never considered the possibility of his wife cheating on him and cuckolding him.

"That fool. Delighted without any limit." Wang Li spoke with a smile on her face.

Lin Qing He was happy for her.

Li Bo Chuan knew that Lin Qing H would often give soup to his wife, so he came to thank her before leaving.

"It's not easy for Li Li. When you go back, stew some good stuff for her. For more than a month, she had been exhausted." Lin Qing He reminded.

In the past month, there were so many matters due to graduation. Lin Qing He got Zhou Kai to bring some nourishing stuff to her.

With those soups, Wang Li's complexion was still okay. Not a sign of fragility.

Li Bo Chuan promised to.

"And this one in Li Li's belly, whether it's a boy or a girl, it'll be my godson or goddaughter when it's born." Lin Qing He continued.

Li Bo Chuan smiled even more happily: "Once it's born, Li Li and I will bring it over for the godparent-godchild ceremony."

Lin Qing He was delighted. She sent the couple off at their bus station. She had also prepared some food. Since it was summer, food couldn't last long. So she bought some fruits for Wang Li to eat on the road.

At the station, Wang Li was emotional with red eyes. She said, "When we got money at home, I will set up a phone at home. At that time, you have to set up a phone too. Let's talk on the phone. Don't just communicate with letters."

Wang Li felt that besides improving herself when she came to this university, she had benefited the most from making such a good sister.

This was her greatest fortune.

Lin Qing He was also reluctant to separate and said, "After you got it set up, do write me a letter. I will set one up immediately then."

The two chatted for a long time before they waved goodbye.

"The relationship is that good?" Li Bo Chuan said with a smile while helping his wife into the station.

Wang Li gave him an eye-roll: "You have no conscience. Only care about yourself. Do you know how I lived this year? If it wasn't for Qing He, I wanted to hide this child from you at the time and abort it."

"No need for that. Since you have it, we'll keep it." Li Bo Chuan replied quickly.

"I'm studying outside alone. How can I handle all of it?" Wang Li said. Then emotionally remarked: "Qing He is really good to me. It was always rib soup or chicken soup. Also boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. She often brought those over as a snack for me when I have cravings."

It can be said that none of her biological sisters treated her like this.

So after all these days, even if there were times it wasn't easy, she still stubbornly persevered.

"Last time Qing He heard that my leg cramped and gave me milk powder so that I can drink it at night." Wang Li continued on.

Li Bo Chuan was touched: "Your relationship is really good."

Wang Li rubbed her belly and said, "I'm hoping that this is a girl. Qing He hoping for one."

Li Bo Chuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Still, he didn't say anything. Whether it's a son or a daughter, it was fine. It was his own anyway. He didn't care about this.

When Wang Li departed, Lin Qing He was a little sad about parting.

Four years of university. It seemed like it was very long, but when one thinks back, it seemed to be just a blink of an eye.

The next day, Zhou Xuan brought Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni over. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't come here. They were planning to come over with Zhou Xiao Mei's family later.

Chapter 331: Profit from the south

When Zhou Xuan brought Wu Ni and Zhou Yang over, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had already accumulated enough stock of summer clothes for the clothing store.

As for the dumpling shop, there was nothing to worry about. The flour, pork, and other fillings were all provided by fixed suppliers. If it ran out, Zhou Xuan can go notify and get it delivered.

So, that day, Lin Qing He announced: "Tomorrow, your dad and I are going to travel. Maybe I can bring you some good things back this time. Watch the shop properly."

"Fourth Aunt, where are you going to travel?" Zhou Wu Ni asked curiously.

"Go to the south for a wander." Lin Qing He replied.

"Mom, can't I go with you? I'm this old now. I definitely don't need you to worry about me. If I actually go, it will be completely fine." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Although the stinky boy was only thirteen years old, he was 1.7 meters tall and monkey smart. But really, he would dare to go south if he got the money.

But Lin Qing He wouldn't let him: "Obediently stay at home. When you are as old as your eldest brother, I won't stop you then and go wherever you like to go."

Seeing that the naughty child was unwilling to submit, she began to sigh: "After raising you with much difficulty and I can finally order you around a bit. I want to go out with your dad and see the world. After working hard for half of life, we can have a good life now. You still refuse to let us. Your old mom's heart..."

"Okay. Go, go. I wish my parents all the best." Zhou Gui Lai said at once.

"Then it's settled. You guys watch the store." Lin Qing He stated and then took Zhou Qing Bai out.

"Where are Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt going?" Zhou Wu Ni asked.

"At this time, they must be going to the cinema." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Hu Zi, Zhou Er Ni, and Xu Sheng Mei had been here for a long time, so they were almost used to it. While Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni were obviously dumbfounded.

"This couple is that carefree. Just get used to it." Zhou Gui Lai patted Zhou Yang on the shoulder and said.

Although there was the addition of Zhou Wu Ni and Zhou Yang, the place was still sufficient.

Zhou Wu Ni went to sleep with Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei. Zhou Yang can camp on the floor at home. So, there was no problem at all.

Let Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai go sleep in their parents' room. Hu Zi and Zhou Yang can rest in their room. It was pretty spacious.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went south the next day, leaving the house to these half-grown boys and girls without any burden.

The accounts were left to Zhou Xuan, a prospective student of Bei University. Anyway, it was close to Bei University and he was already familiar with Bei University. Even if the study year start early, there would be no problem.

Besides, old Wang will be watching over them.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai headed down. On the road, Lin Qing He taught Zhou Qing Bai Cantonese.

Zhou Qing Bai studied hard, but he couldn't help it. He had no talent in language. He hadn't even mastered a few phrases after the journey.

Lin Qing He said, "Did you do it on purpose? Want me to bring you around?"

Zhou Qing Bai smirked. It wasn't intentional. He couldn't grasp it.

"Really. Without a wife like me covering you, what a big man like you to do?" Lin Qing He found a sense of existence and stated.

"En. Can't live without Wife." Zhou Qing Bai nodded seriously.

Lin Qing He extremely pleased, so she gave him a tomato to eat. She munched her own as she read her book. Zhou Qing Bai read the newspaper rest of the way.

Zhou Qing Bai received a lot of information from the newspaper. Many places had ten thousand yuan households springing up like bamboo shoots after a rain.

In the early 1980s, the ten-thousand-thousand households were also gold-letter signboards. As commendation, they could hit the headline. It was kind of like a matter of glory.

At this time last year, Zhou Qing Bai wanted to strive for ten-thousand-yuan households. But after being a profiteer last year, his household was regarded as several ten-thousand-yuan households.

So his ambition was weakened.

Not to mention what they earned from being a profiteer, his wife's clothing that opened this year had almost reached 10,000 yuan. Whatever short can be made up with his dumpling shop. Then they basically reached it.

In the second half of the year, the profit of the two shops can make another 10,000 yuan.

Zhou Qing Bai's idea was very simple. His wife said that in the future each piece of land in the capital will be like gold. There will be a lot of room for a price of one hundred and two hundred thousand yuan.

This was simply a sky-high price to this man. Something inconceivable to him.

Since the house price will be so expensive in the future, should they buy more? After all, they got three sons. Each gets one in the future and then, as his wife said, leave a few properties and a few shops to collect rent. If there was a shortage of money, sell one and use it as an expense fund.

This was also along his line of thought.

He didn't plan to work in the dumpling shop for a lifetime. He will leave it to his three sons in the future. Once his three sons get married and start their own careers, it is impossible for him to ask for money from his sons according to his personality.

So he had to listen to his wife. They still have to prepare their own pension money.

When they got to the south, the couple went to work.

TVs, watches, electric fans, radios, and other electrical appliances were collected in huge quantities. Then they were moved to other places.

After making a fortune, they came over and bought a batch of Yan brand sewing machines.

A Yan brand sewing machine cost 150 yuan in their hometown, but in the south, a sewing machine of this kind only cost 115 yuan. Because Lin Qing He needed a lot, she got ten sewing machines. So even one was 110 yuan, which Lin Qing He gained from bargaining.

The other party originally didn't plan to cut the price. However, he was overwhelmed by Lin Qing He's speech.

Zhou Qing Bai stood beside her. He looked at his wife as if he was looking at a beautiful fairy.

Finding a place with no one, they put away the ten sewing machines. Lin Qing He took Zhou Qing Bai on the journey back to their hometown. It was only mid-August now.

It was no problem to go back earlier.

"Let's keep a TV set and an electric fan for Father and Mother to use. The others aren't needed. Can't help Xiao Mei too much." Lin Qing He said.

When rising, it's gratitude. When fighting, it's hatred. Although she had been friends with Zhou Xiao Mei for many years, this was how relationships worked. One must have a sense of limit. No matter how strong the relationship, a limit was needed for a longer relationship.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

The TV set and the electric fan was to be filial to his father and mother. As for his younger brother-in-law and younger sister, let them earn it for themselves.

They already helped them find a place to live and a shop to pave their path. There was really no need to do anything else.

The couple hopped onto the train to their hometown.

They were both tired these days, so both of them fell asleep. They felt more energetic when they woke up.

There was no one else in this carriage, so Lin Qing He began to count their income this time. The income was not very much. After buying ten sewing machines, they still had a profit of almost 20,000 yuan.

Chapter 332: Developing in the city

If it was for those who freely resell, this money wasn't much. For Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai, this profiteering was a part-time job.

Come out and earn a sum of money was enough. So they didn't make a lot of money, but it was also not small. Just treat it as unexpected wealth and don't need to mind anything else.

But for now, the saving in Lin Qing He's space was nearly 70,000.

In this era of 10,000-yuan households, this was naturally a prosperous family.

"When we're back, you have to inquire carefully." Lin Qing He instructed. Her dream courtyard dwelling in the capital ah!

So far, they owned two shops and one house, and one apartment. Even though the apartment was assigned by the school, it still didn't belong to them.

Because they only got the right to residence, not the right to buy and sell.

In fact, they can continue to buy other shops and houses, but Lin Qing He had an obsession for a courtyard dwelling.

There were already two shops and one house with a garden. For now, they got enough security. It was almost enough.

So buying her courtyard dwelling was on priority.

Don't assume the courtyard dwelling would be a lot cheaper now. It was still expensive,

Lin Qing He had inquired with the Housing Management Bureau. Single yard one, it was achievable, but it still cost more than 10,000. The specifics weren't clear. It depended on the location and the time it was built.

And if it were double yard. The staff of the Housing Management Bureau told her after receiving a packet of candies that it was basically 50,000 yuan minimum.

Lin Qing He didn't have such a big appetite. She dared not think about triple, quadruple, or even quintuple which was Mother Jia lived in The Dream of Red Mansions.

She can still aim for a double.

So even when she had savings of nearly 70,000 yuan, Lin Qing He still didn't dare to spend this money. After all, courtyard dwelling wasn't cheap.

A few days later, they arrived in the municipal city. After resting in the municipal city for a night, the couple caught a bus back to the city.

First, they dropped by Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's place.

It was August now. Su Da lin had already resigned.

Truthfully, regarding his resignation to go to the capital to develop, his uncle and aunt disagree.

Although they said they were going to open a steamed bun shop in the capital and that business won't do badly, they still felt it was unreliable as they had never done business before.

If he didn't want to continue a job with such a high salary, what was he going to do?

It was said that the factory was going to go bankrupt. Such a big factory, how can it go bankrupt that easily.

Still, Su Da Lin had already decided.

This was how Su Da Lin was. Either he decided not to, but if he decided to, he will not change his mind.

They plan to go to the capital this month. This was the time. Many things were packed.

Quilts and the likes were already brought over by Zhou Xuan and Zhou Yang last time. It was a lot of luggage.

They were currently waiting.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai arrived at the county city, they did not rush to find Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei.

They took out the bicycle from the space and the couple went to Third Brother Lin's shop.

Third Brother Lin's shop had officially opened this year.

The things that were sold couldn't be any simpler. When they came, they saw that the goods in the shop were basically sold out. There was only a few feathers left.

It was Third Sister-in-law Lin and the children who watch the shop.

Seeing Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai coming over, Third Sister-in-law Lin was taken aback for a moment. Then she immediately shouted toward the inside: "Da Ya's father, Third Sister and Third Brother-in-law are back."

Shortly after Third Brother Lin came out from inside. His eyes were still bloodshot. It was apparent that he was sleeping just now.

"Why are you that exhausted?" Lin Qing He was shocked at the sight of Third Brother Lin's appearance.

"Not tired. Sister, Brother-in-law, sit down quickly." Third Brother Lin grabbed a bench for them and told his daughter to pour water.

"No need to pour water. We just drank. We will sit for a while and then leave. Just came to see you." Lin Qing He said.

She took two packets of candies out of the bag in her hand and gave it to Third Sister-in-law Lin. She spoke, "For the children."

"There's no need to bring this over," said Third Sister-in-law.

"How is the business now?" Lin Qing He didn't say anything and turned to ask Third Brother Lin.

In response, Third Brother let out a big smile: "Sister, fortunately, I listened to you. This year I picked up the courage to come over and open this shop."

Originally, his wife didn't come here. But the business in the shop was really good. Basically, his cartful of goods in the morning were all sold out in a short amount of time.

Those weren't valuable in the country. What was the value of cucumbers, leek, and cabbage? Neighbors gifted them to each other.

But it was different when one brings it to the city. Every green onion was money. Of course, one didn't pay much mind to it. It was just that a way of speaking.

Just a cart of fruits and vegetables. Though it had a very thin margin, but when added up, Third brother Lin can make almost five yuan with just one cart.

What did this indicate?

This meant that if one did this for a month, they can earn almost 150 yuan.

And this was only mornings. But what if he goes collect some eggs and sell them in the afternoon?

Calculating one day, seven yuan was a safe estimate. So it'll be more than two hundred yuan a month!

So after the summer harvest this time, Third Sister-in-law Lin couldn't sit still at home. The whole family moved to the city.

In Linjia Village, it caused quite a stir.

This Third Lin moved directly to the city to do business. Must have developed well.

There were some who sang the reverse. Not properly working in the field and go mess around by selling. If this was to be severely cracked in the future, will they have any good result?

In any case, Third Brother Lin's business was flourishing.

But it was too exhausting.

In the morning, he loaded a truckload of goods back. He made another trip for eggs and live chicken in the afternoon. On such a long road, how can he not be tired when pedaling with his two legs?

But no matter how tired, Third Brother Lin was happy and full of energy.

He took out the hundreds of yuans he owed his sister and paid it back. Third Brother Lin felt relieved.

He wasn't a man who want to owe money to people.

"This year I asked around for you. The motorcycle over there is for 700 or so yuan. I will buy one for you when the time comes." Lin Qing He brought up.

The corner of Third Brother Lin's mouth twitched: "Sister, is there a need?"

More than 700 yuan. That was almost caught up with the cost of the shop.

"Are you stupid? Even if you wear yourself down to the bone, how many things can you bring back in a day if you rely on your two legs alone? If you buy a motorcycle, you can transport more things then. How much more can these things make? Not only does it save you energy, but it also makes you more money. Even if it costs more than 700, you can make the money back in a few months at the soonest." Lin Qing He explained.

Chapter 333: Hometown

Third Brother Lin was obviously taken aback as he never thought of this.

"You are relying on your young age. Do you want to ride a bicycle for a lifetime? There is a saying in the capital. 'Give a go and a bicycle can become a motorcycle'. Whether you want to listen to your sister or not, you and your wife will decide for yourself." Lin Qing He said.

Third Brother Lin considered it. He felt that what his sister said was indeed correct.

If he had a motorcycle, he would be able to carry more things back. Then he would naturally earn more.

At the moment, he was transporting with a bicycle. It was indeed not enough to sell. A cartful was sold out almost in the afternoon. The rest of the time, there were people coming and they got nothing to sell.

If there was a motorcycle, he can bring back a lot of fruits and vegetables from the countryside or chicken, duck, and fish eggs.

"I'm just afraid that this motorcycle isn't easy to buy. Will it be too troublesome for you?" Third Brother Lin looked at his sister.

"It's not troublesome. But this year, it'll be hard on you as you have to continue doing this. It'll have to wait until this time next year." Lin Qing He nodded.

She was still very satisfied that her brother got this progressive mind. If he keeps at it, he will not do badly in the future.

She turned to Third Sister-in-law Lin: "Don’t be too frugal on normal. Feed him with more good food. Working this hard and got no nourishment, sooner or later his body will be drained. When the time comes, he'll have entered the hospital. Meaning costing a large sum of money. Weakening the body isn't worth it.

"I have. Now there are eggs every day. And a cut of meat every other day." Third Sister-in-law Lin responded.

"Every so often, you got to kill a chicken for nourishment." Lin Qing He nosily interjected.

Currently, this shop wasn't any less profitable than her family's dumpling shop. There was no need to save that bit of money. A chicken was only one yuan or so. Every three days, her family will grab one to supplement the body and stew for the whole family to eat.

As for the rest, there was nothing to say.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai said goodbye to them and came over to Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei's house.

When they came over, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei happened to be at home. The family was eating watermelon.

"Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law!"

Upon their arrival, Zhou Xiao Mei's eyes lit up. She called out at once.

Su Da Lin poured them water and cut more watermelon.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He didn't hold back. They took a piece of watermelon and said, "Your family can really enjoy."

"Today Cheng Cheng said he wanted to eat watermelon. Da Lin dotes him, so he bought one." Zhou Xiao Mei explained.

Although Su Da Lin was the father, really spoiled his four children. It was because he was lonely since he was a child as he didn't have any siblings.

Basically, as long as it wasn't excessive, he will fulfill it.

In comparison, Zhou Xiao Mei had become a strict mother.

"Uncle, Aunt, are you here to take us to the capital?" Su Cheng's eyes lit up.

"Yes, I'm here to take you to the capital. Your cousins are all over there." Lin Qing He smilingly answered.

Zhou Qing Bai rubbed his head. This little nephew was raised at his home.

"Then when will we leave?" Su Cheng asked.

"Have you packed everything?" Lin Qing He looked at Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei.

"All...all...packed." Su Da Lin nodded.

"Everything has been packed long ago. Da Lin resigned earlier this month. Just waiting for you, Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law to come over." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Then there will be no delay. Go there early and settle down earlier. You have a rest tonight. Tomorrow we will leave for the municipal city to catch the train."

"Okay." Zhou Xiao Mei happily chirped.

The neighbors left and right knew that her family was going to move to the capital. They also knew that Su Da Lin resigned and planned to become self-employed in the capital.

It evoked a lot of gossip behind the scenes. Wondering why he gave up such a high salary to go to the capital to become self-employed?

Did he have a fever?

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't want to talk nonsense with others. She hoped to go to the capital sooner.

"Tonight...tonight..."

When Su Da Lin was halfway through, Zhou Xiao Mei took over for him and said, "Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law, have dinner here tonight and go back after eating."

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.

Su Da Lin went out to buy groceries.

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Fourth Sister-in-law, with so many of us going over there, will there be enough space to live?"

"Fortunately, the place I rented for you has three rooms. One for our parents, two rooms for your family. There's also a small study room. Although it's not big, you can put a bed in the study room and get another room," Lin Qing He said.

Her property was indeed very good. In addition to the above rooms, there was a bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room.

It can be said to be very spacious.

In addition, there was a garden outside, which was surrounded by walls. The asking price of 7,000 yuan wasn't cheap at all.

However, with some calculations, it wasn't considered too expensive. In short, it is still very cost-effective. After all, 7,000 yuan may not even be sufficient for one-tenth of two square meters in the future generation.

Zhou Xiao Mei felt relieved when she heard her fourth sister-in-law say so.

"Don't worry about it so much. Your fourth brother got someone to fix the light, circuits, and all in the shop. Er Ni and the others had gone over to clean it up. You can roughly sort it and do your business straight away." Lin Qing He assured.

After all, if anyone moves so far, their heart won't feel concrete.

"I'm not worried. You all are in the capital." Zhou Xiao Mei said with a smile.

Lin Qing He nodded.

Su Da Lin bought a lot of things. Two big fish and one chicken. Dinner was a hearty meal.

After Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai finished eating, they bid farewell and return to their hometown.

When the two of them came back, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had just finished eating.

They heard the voices of Lin Qing He and the neighbors outside.

"Old man, why do I seem to hear Fourth's wife?" Stunned, Mother Zhou asked.

Father Zhou had heard it too. He just got up and came out. Mother Zhou followed.

Then they saw that their youngest son and daughter-in-law had both returned. Immediately, they were delighted: "I was saying, you should be almost back. You must be hungry. Come inside. We'll talk later. Mother will make you some food to cushion your belly."

"Mother, we have eaten." Lin Qing He responded.

"Eaten? Did you come back from Xiao Mei's?" Mother Zhou asked.

"En. We came back from brother-in-law's place." Lin Qing He nodded and then directed at Zhou Qing Bai: "You and Mother, go inside and pack things first."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He continued to talk to her neighbors. She also revealed some news from the capital. She spoke of the country getting better and better in the future. There were a lot of thieves in the capital. They should pay more attention.

Chapter 334: Accounting major

Hearing that Lin Qing He had come back, Zhou Dong brought one over for her to eat.

"Take it back. Your uncle and I have eaten in the city. We won’t open fire tonight. I will take the morning ride tomorrow and go directly to the city to eat. This chicken will take up too much space. Take it back and let it lay eggs for the children to eat." Lin Qing He urged.

"Auntie, our family listened to you this year and have raised a lot." Zhou Dong said.

"Still, it's not necessary. You can take this bag of candies back for my grand-nephew and nieces to eat. Go back quickly. Auntie has to pack my things." Lin Qing He ushered.

Instead of gifting away the chicken, Zhu Dong brought a bag of candies back. Mrs. Cai couldn't help laughing when she heard about it afterwards.

She knew that Lin Qing He was never the greedy, petty and likes taking advantage kind.

Back to Lin Qing He. She heard from Mother Zhou: "This year Zhou Dong has made a lot of money. He enclosed the land behind his backyard and built a chicken farm. There are more than a hundred chickens, and the eggs are laid very frequently. Da Wa's Uncle comes over to collect them every three to five days. Each time he collects a lot of them."

Cai Ba Mei originally planned to raise them after the baby was born, but she couldn't help it. After the New Year, she got Zhou Dong to get the land contracted. Then she asked her brothers to help transport the masonry supplies when it was farming slack period. Then had the surrounding edges walled up.

No one can see how many chickens were raised inside.

She said she had raised more than one hundred chickens. But according to the egg production, Mother Zhou estimated that it might even be two hundred chickens minimum.

What kind of quantity was this?

Cai Ba Mei was a hard worker. She also raised her own pigs.

This year, she was quite capable. She gave birth to another son. With a son and a daughter in front, the current third child, it was two sons and a girl. No one dared to look down upon her.

Besides, Cai Ba Mei got few older brothers on old Cai's side.

Speaking of which, though Cai Ba Mei Cai was honest, she knew how to interact. She would carry a catty or two of eggs back home from time to time, so even if got her brothers to help her out, her sisters-in-law had nothing to say. They were quite merry about it.

It can be said that this year, Zhou Dong's family had was done quite well. Like Lin Qing He said, this year there were indeed some small thefts.

Zhou Dong raised two dogs and his brothers-in-law moved out from the main house not too far. So even if there was some movement this year, nothing happened.

"I heard Ba Mei say, you gave this advice when you visit them last new year?" Mother Zhou spoke.

"I did, but it's up to them to do it or not. Like Eldest Brother and the others. I also suggest that they do business and got the same treatment as my third brother. However, Eldest Brother and the rest has no interest in that." Lin Qing He responded .

"Mother didn't mean that." Mother Zhou said at once.

Lin Qing He ignored her and continued on: "I do wish for our family to be well off. Only when everyone is doing fine, then everything is fine. The advice had been given. It depends on the individual whether they'll do it or not. Like Xiao Mei, she really wants to go to the captial with me. This is my sister-in-law. How can I not take care of her? But if the cows don’t want to drink water, I can’t hold their head down, right Mother?”

Mother Zhou meekly said, "Mother knows. My thoughts went astray in the past."

Lin Qing He wasn't one to be reserved but she was her mother-in-law, so she didn't go on. Instead, she said, "The shop Qing Bai found for Xiao Mei and Da Lin is very good. Selling steamed buns over there will definitely sell. This is my sister-in-law, otherwise, I would want to hire someone to watch the shop and sell breakfast items for me."

"That good?" Mother Zhou uttered at once.

"It is." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Can only sell breakfast items?" Mother Zhou couldn't help but question.

Lin Qing He said: "Steamed buns aren't just for mornings. It can be eaten at noon and evening. The shop can be left for Xiao Mei to watch. Mother, if you have time, go over and help out. Brother-in-law can get a tricycle and cycle around to sell some."

"This...Would this be too embarrassing?" Mother Zhou responded at once.

"At this time, what is there to be embarrassed about? Why is it embarrassing to sell a steamed bun? I am embarrassed to not be able to feed ourselves. The most glorious is that hard-earned money being made by our own hands." Lin Qing He said.

When Mother Zhou heard this, her expression improved. She said, "If it sells well, let Da Lin sell it."

"It won't be easy for Xiao Mei and Brother-in-law when they're there. Mother, you and father should help her out more." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou nodded and replied, "That's for sure."

Reaching this part of the conversation, both Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had returned from the field and came over when they heard the news.

"Second Sister-in-law not coming?" Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"I didn't come here, I just saw it seems to be cooking." Widow's wife also said.

"These packets of candies for you. One for each family. There's also milk powder. Also one for each family. Bring them back later, Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law." Lin Qing He took the milk powders and candies out of the bag.

"There's no need for these?" Eldest Sister-in-law hurriedly responded.

"It's already bought. Second branch has a share." Lin Qing He smilingly uttered.

" Is Wu Ni lass accustomed to that side?" Third Sister-in-law brought up.

"I don't know about this. The second day she and Yang Yang came over, Qing Bai and I went to the south. However, you don't have to worry about Wu Ni. She's staying at the dumpling shop with Er Ni and Sheng Mei. I think there won't be any problems." Lin Qing He answered.

"That girl Er Ni. Don't know if she's properly working? If she doesn't work well, just scold her. No need to hold back." Eldest Sister-in-law spoke.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't have to worry about Er Ni. She's so good. She's willing to learn. Often read books. The words she didn't know before, she basically knows now all. Later, I'll consider whether I should arrange for her to go to evening school and let her study an accounting major. This career path will become promising in the future. Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't need to worry about Er Ni's future."

Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted to hear this. She quickly said: "Really troubled Qing He."

Lin Qing He said, "Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't have to be so polite to me."

Then she took out Er Ni’s salary. Not only Er Ni’s, but also Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei’s and said: "This is the few of them's salary. One each. They have nothing to spend on my side. Accommodation and food are taken care of. I brought this money back for you. Find a day and get Eldest Brother to send it to Eldest Sister and Second Sister, Eldest Sister-in-law."

After a few months, each received more than one hundred yuan income. Third Sister-in-law's expression was full of envy: "Er Ni has started to make money for the family."

"Don't worry, Third Sister-in-law. When Wu Ni goes to college and graduates from college, she will be grateful for your current nurturing for the rest of her life. So no need to be anxious," Lin Qing He said.

Chapter 335: Brothers

To put it conscientiously, there were not many people who were willing to nurture girls like Third Sister-in-law in this age.

Like Eldest Sister-in-law was also rare. She had been influenced by her in the past and was willing to send her few girls up to the third grade and recognized a lot of words.

Second Sister's Hu Zi also reached this degree of education.

As for Eldest Sister's Xu Sheng Mei, she didn't even study in the first grade. This was common in this era.

Third Sister-in-law grinningly responded: "I don't need her to be grateful for a lifetime. It's good enough that she can help when something happens in her maternal family.

But no matter what the aim was, it was a great opportunity for Zhou Wu Ni to go to school or even attend university.

After chatting for a long time, she was supposed to go over to eat. But because they had eaten at Zhou Xiao Mei's place, it was dropped.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law bashly took the candies and milk powder back.

Each family got a bag of candies and a bag of milk powder. Second Brother's family also had a share.

Third Sister-in-law no longer talked to Second Sister-in-law, so she didn’t bother to bring it to her. Eldest Sister-in-law gave it to Second Brother.

"Da Wa's mother gave it to me, saying it is for nourishment. Don't save it and drink it. Each family got one bag of candies and one bag of milk powder." Eldest Sister-in-law explained.

"I can't really accept it." Second Brother said embarrassedly.

Last time his second girl acted insensibly. She caused trouble and had Da Wa send her back in person.

"It's nothing. We're all a family. Qing He didn't care about those." Eldest Sister-in-law assured with a smile and passed the candies and milk powder to Second Brother.

Second Brother accepted it.

Around eight o'clock in the evening, Zhou Qing Bai came to hang out with three brothers. The brothers went directly to the river to take a bath and swim.

"Da Lin is going to open a bun shop over there. Is it worth it? His salary is 60 yuan. That's a lot." Eldest Brother his slight worry.

"His factory is about to close down, otherwise he won't leave like this." Third Brother continued the topic.

They were all a family, so Mother Zhou didn't hide some things from them.

Second Brother said: "If he goes over and does a good job, he shouldn't do badly."

Regardless of what the women think, the four brothers got along quite well.

"Once it develops, he won't do badly." Zhou Qing Bai said. Then he looked at his three elder brothers seriously: "Are you not planning to develop into the city?"

"I only know how to farm in this lifetime. I can't possibly go to the city to develop." Eldest Brother shook his head.

"Da Lin is moving to the capital. His house will be vacant. If you opened a shop in the city, you would have a place to live in." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Since he was going to the capital to develop, generally there was no time to come back in within the first few years. It was still important to focus on that side and completely stabilize the life there.

So they can go to live there temporarily.

"I don't plan to go to the city either. I just wanted to raise more chickens, but your second sister-in-law doesn't approve." Second Brother sighed lightly.

"My wife said raising chickens is good. She suggested it to Zhou Dong." Zhou Qing Bai mentioned.

"I know. Fourth's wife had told us and I want to do it. Chickens and ducks can do. Your second sister-in-law said she's worried about getting slapped on the wrist in the future and will raise them all for nothing." Second Brother felt helpless.

"That part of the past won't happen again." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Second Brother believed it, but his wife was dead set on not letting him. What can he do? He can only continue to work in the field.

"Fourth old brother, how is your brother-in-law doing in the city?" Third Brother had some inkling and asked.

"Very well." Zhou Qing Bai nodded when he saw that one of his brothers had such intention.

"Then buying a shop in the city, will it cost a lot of money?" Third Brother continued to ask.

"At that time, bought it for six hundred and eighty. But that's because the sellers were a little rushed to sell and benefited from this coincidence. Normally, it costs 800 yuan for everything. In the future, I'm afraid it will rise." Zhou Qing Bai informed.

"Good lord, so expensive?" Third Brother uttered in surprise.

Zhou Qing Bai knew that it wasn't easy for his brothers, and said: "I can free up 500 yuan from my side and leave it with Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law this year. Whatever you want to do and are short of money, you can use it first. You can return it to me later."

"No need to do this?" Hearing this, Eldest Brother responded at once: "You're bringing our parents to the capital city. Also, Da Lin and Xiao Mei are moving there. You have to help out. You don't need to worry about our side. Just minding that side is enough."

"That's right. You can just take care of the capital's side." Second Brother.

"You have gotten bold. You dare to decide on this matter without getting sister-in-law's approval first." Third Brother laughed.

"My wife won't mind this." Zhou Qing Bai said some degree of pride: "As long as the money is spent like it's on the blade edge, she won't say anything. But I'm serious. I will get the money later and leave it with Eldest Brother,. You three can figure it out by yourself."

After finishing talking, he turned to Third Brother: "Old Third, if you are going to buy a shop in the city, you have to get it earlier. It will become more and more expensive in the future. If you need help, go find my third brother-in-law."

This third brother-in-law was referring to Third Brother Lin.

The brothers finished talking and were mostly done washing up, so they put on clothes and went home.

Lin Qing He hadn't slept yet. She was still reading.

Zhou Qing Bai came in to find his wife and told her what he had promised his three brothers.

Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows to look at him, and uttered, "Gain some courage?"

"Ahem, wife, I will compensate you well tonight." Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and replied.

Lin Qing He amusedly rolled her eyes and gave him five hundred yuan without saying any objection and said, "Is this enough?"

"Enough. If not enough for them, let them figure out a way by themselves." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Although he really didn't mind promoting his brothers, it wouldn't do to go overboard.

He took the five hundred yuans and left it in Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's care. Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law felt a surge of emotion.

As the eldest in old Zhou Family, their contribution wasn't as much as fourth branch.

Still, they were delighted. Old Zhou family was becoming successful. This was a joyous matter for old Zhou Family.

Zhou Qing Bai handed the money to Eldest Brother and went back.

Lin Qing He was still reading. Zhou Qing Bai had said he'll compensate her, so naturally he had to make good on his words.

"Not a bit of gentlemanly." Lin Qing He feigned as she hammered him lightly. In truth she enjoyed this.

It was natural for the couple to do their homework and hand in their homework.

The next day, they got up before four o'clock. After washing and eating, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai set off with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

Eldest Brother and the others naturally came out to see them off. They walked them to the village entrance before being urged to go back.

Currently, there was so much work in the field, so there was no need to waste time sending them to the city.

As for the keys to the house, they were also handed over to Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law for safekeeping. There was nothing valuable at home. Just some pots and pans left. The rest were taken away.

Chapter 336: Train meal

When they arrived at the county city, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were already waiting with the children.

And Su Da Lin's uncle and aunt were also present.

"His brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Now it comes to this, we won't say anything. But once Da Lin and Xiao Mei go over, please take care of them. They are both honest and will not forget their roots in the future." Da Lin's uncle greeted Father Zhou and Mother Zhou and turned to Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He.

"Uncle is being polite. With our relationship with Xiao Mei and Da Lin, it goes went out saying after so many years?" Lin Qing He responded with a smile: "The arrangements have been made over there Once they're are there and work hard, they won't do badly. As for the children's school, I already gave some head-ups. Uncle and Aunt don’t have to worry."

She was going to greet after Zhou Xiao Mei.

"That's good." Da Lin's aunt nodded. Then she spoke to Mother Zhou: "These children will have to trouble you once you're over. Please help them out. I heard that there are many cars over there. You can't let the children go out and run on the street."

"Our husband and wife have nothing to do once we're there. We can help mind the children and watch the shop. Rest assured, his aunt. If you have time in the future, you can go there to see the Heavenly Gate. Treat it as a vacation. The place is spacious. There are so many spaces to live." Mother Zhou courteously replied.

"Then, we'll go and take a look when we have time." Da Lin's aunt grinned.

After chatting for a while, it was almost time. They went over to wait for the bus. Third Brother Lin was already waiting for them at the station. He also had buns wrapped in oil paper in his arms.

"Sister!" Third Brother Lin greeted.

"Why did you come. I told you to go along with your business and no need to come over." Lin Qing He said at once.

"It's no big deal. I can still make it when I leave in a bit. Sister, take these buns with you to eat on the way." Third Brother Lin passed the buns over.

Lin Qing He accepted it. Knowing that he was going to the countryside to gather fruits and vegetables, she urged: "Hurry along. We won't keep you here."

"Alright. Wish you guys a smooth journey." Third Brother Lin was indeed busy, so he rode his bike away after speaking.

Lin Qing He gave the steamed buns to Mother Zhou and said, "Mother, take it. If the kids want to eat it, let them. Same for you. I will return the bicycle first."

The bicycle that was carrying luggage was taken from the space. Naturally, it had to be withdrawn into the space as the bicycle wasn't allowed on the bus.

Thinking that she borrowed the bicycle from someone else, Mother Zhou didn't say anything. She just told her to be quick as the bus was coming soon.

Lin Qing He went for a lap and walked back after putting it in the space. The bus arrived after she came back.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Qing Bai picked up the two large luggages.

It was mainly Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei's belongings. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't have much, only spare clothes and the transistor radio. It was no problem for Father Zhou to carry one bundle by himself.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were truly beggars who have moved with too much luggage.

Everything needs to be brought. Quilts and so on. If not, then were a lot of expense when they reach the capital. Everything needed to be bought.

When one moves away from home, they must save when possible.

Although there were a lot of things, they got Su Da Lin and Zhou Qing Bai. It wasn't too much for two big men.

Lin Qing He took a small rope and tied the three children to herself. She'll watch them. As for the youngest baby girl, let Zhou Xiao Mei hold her.

When they finally got on the train, they sighed in relief.

Although they have to spend two days on the train, it was better than being on the bus. Not to mention the bumpy road, the smell of oily smoke was strong.

Lin Qing He was still strong. As for Mother Zhou, she went to lie down straight after getting on the train. She was motion sick on the road. It had tormented the elderly.

"Aunt, I'm already this big. You don't need to tie a rope around me like this," Su Cheng uttered helplessly.

"I can untie it, but you can't run around, understood?" Lin Qing He said.

"Understood. I won't run around." Su Cheng nodded.

Whether traveling by bus or by train, these were both very novel experiences.

So Lin Qing He untied him. She also untied Su Xun and third daughter. After all, there were so many adults present and they don't have to worry since they were on the train.

"Want some tomatoes?" Lin Qing He took the tomatoes out of her fabric bag.

"Sister-in-law, you also brought tomatoes. Pass me one." Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed with lit-up eyes. Although she wasn't accustomed to the ride, she didn't lie down at once like her mother. Still, it was uncomfortable.

Having a sweet and sour tomato at this time was perfect.

Lin Qing He divided it among everyone. One each.

After eating, it was time to rest.

Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai and said, "You lie down too."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded when he thought about how he'll have do a night watch.

Lin Qing He wasn't stingy. She bought soft sleepers ticket. By lying down, they can sleep better.

Su Da Lin was also tired and fell asleep.

Lin Qing He oversaw Su Cheng and Su Xun as they watch the scenery outside. As for the little girls, they all went to sleep.

"Aunt, are there many fun places in the capital?" Su Cheng asked.

"There are a lot of fun places. But you can't play now. You still have to focus on studying. When you graduate from college like your eldest cousin brother, you can go play wherever you want then." Lin Qing He responded.

"En. I am second in the class!" Su Cheng said.

"That's pretty good. Keep up the good work." Lin Qing He nodded.

Su Xun had also graduated from first grade and will be in the second grade this year.

Lin Qing He used Mandarin to communicate with them during the journey. As soon as the two brothers heard that Mandarin was spoken in the capital, they both learned from her. They took it serious.

Children were born with a gift for language learning. They copped on very well.

Once they were tired, she let them go to sleep.

Lin Qing He took out an English book to read. When it was almost time, she went to order food.

Third Brother Lin's steamed buns were all eaten during the bus ride. The lunch boxes on the train didn't taste very good, but they were better than nothing.

Lin Qing He’s space had a lot of food, whether it was candies, snacks, or various fruits. That time when she went to the south, she bought a lot of fruits from the south to store in the space. All were reserved for the winter to enjoy slowly with her Qing Bai.

The main like dumplings and buns in the space were also available. There were even several large bowls of braised pork with rice, which she got Zhou Qing Bai to prepare and save before departure.

Because neither of them were used to food on the train.

Actually, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have so many problems. Lin Qing He did. It naturally went without saying he joined her.

But they were not only the only ones in the carriage. They can't eat private meals, so they had the train's meal together.

Chapter 337: Talkative

There were three types of lunch on the train.

One ordinary box lunch, one with poached eggs, and the highest class one got chicken legs.

The prices were all different.

Lin Qing He went for all highest class ones. As for herself, nah. She got a poached egg lunch. She only had a few bites. Even the poached egg was given to Zhou Qing Bai. There were boiled eggs in her space. She can eat those.

"Sister-in-law, why do you eat so little?" Zhou Xiao Mei had a very good appetite. She hadn't eaten a train box lunch before. She felt it was pretty delicious and demolished it all.

"I have a bad appetite." Lin Qing He replied.

"You still have to eat more to last until we reached the capital." Because the train's lunch was very fresh and delicious, Mother Zhou was very satisfied with it.

During the bus ride, she was car sick all day long. She felt much better now.

"It's okay. I'm used to it." Lin Qing He said.

"Fouth Sister-in-law, we'll sort the money when we reach the capital." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

"We'll talk later." Lin Qing He didn't continue.

After eating, she grabbed a few more apples out of the bag. Everyone got a half.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, when did you buy the apple?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"The trained stopped while you were sleeping. I saw an old man selling it outside, so I ran out and bought some." Lin Qing He said.

With that said, she took five or six more apples out of the bag. Tomatoes and cucumbers too. As for the watermelon and mangoes, she'll set them aside and didn't take them out.

"If you want to eat, you can take it. After this ride, you'll have experience for the future. It is better to eat some of this during the ride. Lighter in taste is better." Lin Qing He remarked.

"En." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. She took a cucumber and gave half to Mother Zhou.

"Give it to Da Lin, I can't eat it anymore." Mother Zhou waved her hand. The box lunch wasn't small. It was easy for the elderly to feel stuffed.

But truly, it was really delicious.

"Father, do you want to eat?" Su Da Lin asked Father Zhou.

"I'll have a tomato." Father Zhou grabbed a tomato to eat.

Zhou Qing Bai also munched on tomato as an after-dinner snack.

The next meal was naturally a box meal. Even if it was delicious, they won't find it anything special after having it three meals a day.

So when the family got off the train and arrived in the capital, it was a real relief.

After arriving at the train station in the capital, they came out and changed transport.

It took a few bus changes to get to Bei University.

Whether it was the shop or a house, it was all in that area.

After interchanging all the way they didn't head straight to the dumpling shop, because it wasn't in the way. So they came to the house first and put down the luggage.

Finally, they can really sigh in relief. They were home!

"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law, you rented such a big house. This...how much is it for a month?" Zhou Xiao Mei looked around and uttered with bright eyes.

It was just like her fourth sister-in-law said. There are a few rooms. On top of that, there was a front yard and the back yard. This couldn't get any better.

"Originally, this side was intended to be rented for Father and Mother. You were secondary. In the future, you can pay the shop's rent by yourself. You don't have to worry about here." Lin Qing He said.

"This...this can't...do." Su Da Lin shook his head.

"It's just a few yuans. Brother-in-law, no need to be precise with me." Lin Qing He said with a smile: "Even if you don't come, we'll rent it for our parents and still have to pay this money."

Then she turned to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou: "Father and Mother, look around. Are you satisfied? It's fine to grow melons, vegetables, or raise chickens in the yard. It took a long time to pick such a good place."

After all, seven thousand yuan wasn't for nothing.

"Very good." Father Zhou nodded and said.

"This yard is so good. Afraid it cost a lot of money?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Just live here. Qing Bai and I can worry about that." Lin Qing He said: "You should sort the things first. At this time, the clothing store is about to close. I'll get Hu Zi, Er Ni, and the others to buy some groceries. We won’t open stove here today and go to the dumpling shop to eat."

The house was to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou and the rest to get familiar with. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought Su Da Lin over to the bun shop.

When they reached the intersection, she gave Zhou Qing Bai the key and told him to take Su Da Lin over. She went to the dumpling shop.

Old Wang, Aunt Ma, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai were all in the dumpling shop.

"Mom, when did you come back?" Zhou Gui Lai was chatting with Aunt Ma when she arrived. His eyes lit up when he saw his mother came back.

"Just arrived." Lin Qing He smilingly answered: "Uncle Wang, let's have dinner later today. My parents and my sister-in-law's family are all here. We will eat here tonight."

"Okay." Old Wang nodded.

"Second, go tell your sister Er Ni and the others that the business will end at this time today. Let them take some money to buy groceries. Buy a live chicken and then go to the restaurant to buy a roast chicken and a roast duck." Lin Qing He instructed.

"Alright." Zhou Xuan went to the clothing store to call them. While he was at it, he checked today's clothing store's account book.

These were all managed by him.

The shopping was left to the two girls. Hu Zi came over.

"Are Grandpa and Grandma over at my aunt's place?" Hu Zi asked.

"En. You can go and see them first." Lin Qing He nodded.

Hu Zi had gone to help clean the yard. He naturally knew the location. The young man was energetic and headed over by himself.

This year, Hu Zi had grown a bit taller. And also stronger.

When he arrived, it had Father Zhou and Mother Zhou delighted at sight.

"How have you been since you came to work for your aunt?" Mother Zhou jollily asked.

"Grandma, don't worry. Everything is fine. Look how much taller and sturdier I became this year." Hu Zi smiled.

"That's good. that's good." Mother Zhou repeated happily.

"Aunt said you'll take a rest here first. Sister Er Ni and the others have already gone to buy chickens. She personally cooking tonight. She had already started to cook dinner. In abit, we'll go there." Hu Zi stated.

"Fourth Sister-in-law is very tired when she came back on the road. How can I let her cook by herself? I will go over to help." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered at once.

"No need. You guys rest first. I'll go back and help." Zhou Qing Bai had returned with Su Da Lin from the shop and said.

Zhou Qing Bai headed straight to the dumpling shop. Lin Qing He was boiling water to prepare for the chicken feathers plucking. When Zhou Qing Bai came, he took over and said: "Go rest now, I'll do it"

"My dear, go rest. I'll do it~" Zhou Gui Lai, the naughty boy simperingly parroted his dad.

"From what I see, three days of no beating, you reach the roof!" Lin Qing He amusedly scolded.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "My dad loves you, Mom."

"Don't talk so much. Go pick vegetables." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Chapter 338: Good in every aspect

Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni didn't come back until after seven o'clock. They both went to the Heavenly Gate.

Only when they came back did they find out their grandparents and aunt's family were all here.

"Grandfather, Grandmother, you are so lucky. You will live in the capital from now on." Zhou Wu Ni enviously remarked.

When she and Zhou Yang came, they were never bored of the Heavenly Gate that was mentioned in the book. Every day, they took a book and went to the plaza to memorize.

The two cousins' results weren't very good, but they didn't do badly either. It was simple for Zhou Xuan, the Bei University student, to guide them.

Because they were enrolled in liberal arts, it was naturally necessary to recite more.

A lot of knowledge was drawn out and they basically memorized them all.

Mother Zhou was also happy to see her grandchildren, and said, "When we came, your parents were saying that you must study hard. Once you get admitted to university later, maybe you will get allocated to the capital to work?"

This opportunity was very slim. Zhou Wu Ni and Zhou Yang didn't hold much hope.

When the two of them came back, dinner was almost ready. The whole family dug in.

The meal was finished around eight o'clock.

Lin Qing He said, "Xiao Mei, did you bring yours and Mother's clothes?"

"I did. I brought it." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

So Lin Qing He brought Zhou Xiao Mei and Mother Zhou to the bathhouse.

As for the guys. Su Da Lin and Father Zhou followed Zhou Qing Bai to the men's bathhouse.

Basically, it became a habit now. Every time they return from a journey, they have to go to the bathhouse to take a bath and rub their back. If not, they will not feel comfortable.

The bathhouse closed at nine o'clock, so they didn't take long. It was better than nothing. After washing, the whole person felt refresh.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went home after sending their parents, Su Da Lin, and Zhou Xiao Mei's family back.

The two of them were running around a lot during the journey, so they were naturally tired.

When they got home, they didn't pay heed to their sons. The couple went directly to the room and went to bed.

Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai went to open a shop. When it was time for class, Zhou Xuan would go to class and leave the shop to Zhou Gui Lai.

Zhou Xuan had entered university. The semester started early.

Still, he got Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni as his helpers.

Lin Qing He slept until after nine o'clock. When she woke, Zhou Qing Bai wasn't at home. She was the only one sleeping.

She went to brush her teeth, then washed an apple for herself. Zhou Qing Bai opened the door and walked in then.

"Eat breakfast." Zhou Qing Bai gave her the dumplings he collected.

"There's the food in my space if I'm hungry. I don't have any appetite." Lin Qing He continued to gnaw the apple.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Go to bed when you're done."

Lin Qing He finished with the apple and ate a few dumplings. She couldn't eat the rest. It was up Zhou Qing Bai to finish them.

"Where did you go?" Lin Qing He asked, "Why didn't you sleep more."

"Took Da Lin around." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Su Da Lin was anxious to start the business. Even though he just arrived, starting his career was the highest priority. So Zhou Qing Bai got up early in the morning and took Su Da Lin and Father Zhou, who had also gotten up early, around the market for a stroll.

They bought the equipment for the business. Those big pots and steamers.

For the rest, it was Su Da Lin's own responsibility. Father Zhou was also there to help him. Zhou Qing Bai headed back on his own.

Lin Qing He leaned lazily in Zhou Qing Bai's arms, and said, "This side will be lively in the future."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai rubbed his wife's hair.

"Let's go, it's time to send the electric fan and the TV over." Lin Qing He said.

The couple came out and then hired a tricycle to pull goods. They moved the electric fan and TV from the space to their property.

"This...Is this a TV?" Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned.

"TV?" Mother Zhou was also shocked.

"En. Qing Bai and I bought it in the south and asked someone to send it over. This electric fan is also for you, Mother." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai had already gone to set up the TV set. Su Cheng, Su Xun and their two younger sisters, Su Ya and Su Tian, surrounded him.

Lin Qing He plugged in the electric fan, and the wind started blowing.

"Oh my." Mother Zhou was very surprised: "This is an electric fan? It's really cool."

"It is. Xiao Mei, you can buy one. You can sleep a lot better at night," Lin Qing He said to Zhou Xiao Mei.

"Forget it. Wait for Da Lin to stabilize everything first." Zhou Xiao Mei did covet for one but an electric fan cost a lot of money.

Business had yet to be settled. Zhou Xiao Mei dare not to spend money.

"A TV and an electric fan. How much money is spent?" Mother Zhou had a distressed expression.

"My clothing store isn't doing badly. What's more, since Father and Mother are coming over, I should express myself. This is my respect for you." Lin Qing He said to her.

Mother Zhou had already known about the fact that she opened a clothing store. It was from the time when Zhou Liu Ni came back and mentioned it.

Zhou Liu Ni’s exact words were: “My fourth aunt opened a clothing store. The business is doing extremely great. Sister Er Ni and the others work in the clothing store. They aren't at the dumpling store. The dumpling store hired another. Fourth Aunt hired outsiders instead of me. Isn't this looking down on our second branch!"

At that time, Mother Zhou grabbed her broom and swept her out. She also went over to direct an outburst at Second Sister-in-law: "Such a daughter been nurtured to this. You got ability. She dare to come to me and sow discord. If her temper doesn't change, there will be times when you will be ashamed!"

Even at such an old age, she was shamed by her mother-in-law.

Still, she didn't think her daughter was wrong. She won't care if Zhou Er Ni and the others were all in the dumpling shop as there were enough people.

But they weren't in the dumpling shop. They were all in the clothing shop and the dumpling shop employed an old lady to wash the dishes.

She wasn't even willing to give this work to her daughter and would rather give it to outsiders. Which part of her words was wrong?

Wasn't this clearly looking down on the second branch?

Zhou Xiao Mei only found out after she came. She couldn't help but said: "Fourth Sister-in-law, you hid it too well."

"It's just opened this year. I didn't hide it." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Is business really that good?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked again.

"Business is OK." Lin Qing He replied.

"Don't know what luck my fourth elder brother got. He actually was able to marry a woman like you. There's simply nothing you don't know" Zhou Xiao Mei admired.

Lin Qing He smiled and spoke, "I'll go to check the shop first. You can go about your business."

Once she departed for the shop, Zhou Xiao Mei said, "Fourth Sister-in-law's life is simply what I dream of."

Mother Zhou said: "Your fourth sister-in-law is perfect in every way. It's just she splurge too much."

Zhou Xiao Mei rolled her eyes and said, "Mother, come on. Don't be unsatisfied when you receive the best."

Chapter 339: Small workshop

Zhou Xiao Mei felt that her mother could have a daughter-in-law like her fourth sister-in-law was simply a blessing.

Honestly speaking, if she had parents-in-law, she might not be so respectful and filial like her fourth sister-in-law.

It can be seen during the times in their hometown.

There were three elder brothers in front and she can still agree to let the two elders come to eat together with them at home.

It was even more apparent now. She brought the two elders over to the capital to live in comfort and arrange such a place for them to live in.

Also, there was also a TV and an electric fan. How good was this?

Zhou Xiao Mei pondered. If she had parents-in-law, she would never be able to do this.

Mother Zhou said: "I'm not saying that your fourth sister-in-law is not good. It's just one got to be more frugal in life."

She had been prudent all her life, so some concepts will naturally clash together.

So Lin Qing He would give what should be given and give the respect she deserved. These were all looking upon Zhou Qing Bai's face. As for the rest, she won't listen to Mother Zhou, the mother-in-law. Sometimes she did feel impatient. She can show attitude on the spot. No reservation at all.

But on the matter of filial piety, no one can point out her weakness.

Zhou Xiao Mei said in a huff: "My fourth sister-in-law has always been like this. It was the same before. In the past, you used to say that she doesn't know how to live. Now, take a good look. Which of my brothers has a better life than my fourth brother? Fourth Brother has such a good life is due to Fourth Sister-in-law's capability, no?"

Zhou Xiao Mei had always admired her fourth sister-in-law.

Before, there was no admiration. She used to think that she was good-looking and know how to dress up. She would have face when going out with her.

But don't know when it started, she admired her fourth sister-in-law more and more.

The most memorable was when she stated her opinions with determination for her to split with her match then.

At that time, she was still indecisive. If she hadn't listened to her fourth sister-in-law, nine out of ten she would marry into that family.

Later, she witnessed the female colleague, who picked her former match, and her life. She was very thankful. Fortunately, she listened to her fourth sister-in-law!

Later, her fourth sister-in-law approved of her being with Da Lin.

Da Lin stuttered a bit but apart from this, he was impeccable. Now she got four children. Zhou Xiao Mei felt happiness.

At the same time, she admired and appreciated Lin Qing He.

Zhou Qing Bai had already set up the TV and it started broadcasting. Soon people appeared on TV. The nephews and nieces were delighted.

"Mother, the TV is set up. you can watch it later." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"It's too expensive. Also, the electricity bill." Mother Zhou muttered.

"We'll pay the electricity bill. I'll get Da Lin to pay it to the Electricity Management Bureau then." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He knew his mother, so he didn't talk to her much.

After telling his sister what she should pay attention to, he came to the dumpling shop.

Lin Qing He was guiding Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni in their English courses. In a few days, the two of them were going back.

This time flew really fast.

But have to say, the two cousins gained a lot by coming here.

Their horizon had been broadened and their studies had also improved. Whether it was Lin Qing He Zhou Xuan, both targetted the right parts.

With such guidance from a Bei University teacher, even the stubborn stones must open up.

Let them work on their own, Lin Qing He asked, "Is everything done?"

"Yeah." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Mother probably said to you again. Save a little bit and don't waste money." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai shook his head: "No. Still, Mother got that temperament. Don't mind her."

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Mother Zhou's type of mother-in-law was almost the kind with big and small problems.

Today, Zhou Xiao Mei opened the stove. Lin Qing He asked Hu Zi to send the roast chicken to increase the dishes. And that was it.

They ate at this side.

After eating, Zhou Gui Lai asked: "Mom, didn't you say you want to bring us something good back."

"Yeah, I was going to bring you a camera but the money was spent on TV sets and electric fan for your grandparents." Lin Qing He responded.

"There a TV over there?" Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni, who were busy doing homework, uttered at once.

"En. It just arrived. I sent it to your grandparent." Lin Qing He said.

"The TV and fan is nothing rare. Our family lacks a camera right now." Zhou Gui Lai heard this and became anxious.

"Next year." Lin Qing He said: "This year, help your dad more, I will buy one next year. I will buy you an imported one. That isn't cheap at all."

"Promise?" Zhou Gui Lai hurriedly responded.

"I promise." Lin Qing He nodded.

Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni both looked envious. Fourth Aunt was too rich. Not to mention buying a TV set for Grandfather and Grandmother, she even wants to buy a camera. What's more, an imported one.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came to the warehouse in the afternoon and withdrew all ten sewing machines.

Ten sewing machines required ten workers. Lin Qing He visited old Madam Xu with a bag of candies in the evening.

"Why come here with candies?" Old Madam Xu said upon sight.

"Mother, I plan to ask you for some help." Lin Qing He smilingly explained.

"Tell me if you need help. No need to bring candies." Old Madam Xu responded.

Lin Qing He smiled and told her that she was going to open a small workshop to make clothes.

Old Madam Xu was surprised: "Teacher Lin, are you planning to open your own factory?"

"It's just a small workshop, not a factory." Lin Qing He clarified with a smile.

"Then what does Teacher Lin plan to do?" Old Madam Xu asked hurriedly.

"I bought the sewing machines now. Now I lacked people as skilled as you, Auntie. I heard from you some time ago that there are many laid-off workers like you. I wonder if they have found jobs now." Lin Qing He said.

"It's not so easy to find a job. They're still at home now and nearly molding away." Old Madam Xu answered straightaway.

"Then it'll work out. I have to trouble Aunt. Including yourself, I need ten workers for my side. They must be in good health, got good hands and fee, mustn't be lazy and also subject to management." Lin Qing He listed.

"That's for sure. I will definitely not set my eyes on lazy bums." Old Madam Xu answered immediately.

"That's good. This matter will trouble Aunt Xu for your help." Lin Qing He nodded: "Also, Aunt Xu. I will arrange another position for you. You are the manager of my small workshop and help me manage the workers. And the clothes that are made, you have to check them yourself. You get five yuan more than them every month. What do you think, Aunt?"

What objection can Old Madam Xu possibly have? Naturally, she was delighted: "No problem. Teacher Lin, leave this to me. I let you worry at all."

Chapter 340: Embarrassed

Lin Qing He grinned when she saw her like this and said, "Auntie, you are the manager. I will pay you 35 yuan a month. Others are 30 yuan a month. The salary I give is not too high. But I hope that the employees can be worthy of this salary. If they do well in the future, it will definitely increase. It won't remain the same."

"Don't worry. This salary isn't low. You haven't treated anyone badly." Old Madam Xu responded.

At this time, the wage level wasn't normally high, even if this was the capital. The gap between the rich and the poor in the country wasn't that large at the moment. For example, the job that Uncle Ma gave to his son Ma Cheng Min was only 40 yuan a month.

Originally, Lin Qing He planned to set a higher level for the small workshop. She had to be concerned about her employee. This year, Aunt Ma’s salary was only 30 yuan.

Moreover, it wasn't too good to have such a large difference in salary between neighbors.

So it was set at 30 yuan. She would increase it together later.

She also talked about the working hours with old Madam Aunt Xu. Only then, she let her find people. It wasn't urgent. The small workshop officially opened the day after tomorrow.

Enough time for old Madam Xu to find people.

After doing these things, Lin Qing He bought a few ice creams and came to the clothing store to eat with Xu Sheng Mei, Hu Zi, and Zhou Er Ni.

"Sheng Mei, have you studied?" Lin Qing He asked Xu Sheng Mei.

Xu Sheng Mei embarrassedly answered, "Aunt, I can't grasp it."

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Eldest Sister didn't let Xu Sheng Mei study, so Xu Sheng Mei couldn't recognize more than a few words.

So she had told Xu Sheng Mei to follow Er Ni and learn to recognize words. That way, there will be room for improvement in the future.

But she, herself didn't want to learn. Lin Qing He didn't do anything about it. She turned to Hu Zi and Zhou Er Ni: "You two will start school this season. You'll join the evening classes."

"It's fine for Sister Er Ni. But do I have to too?" Hu Zi said as he rubbed the bad of his head.

"Both of you have to. Er Ni enrolls in accounting. You can also enroll." Lin Qing He stated.

Whether it was one duck or two ducks being released, it was still releasing. Naturally, she will let them both learn.

"I'm not as smart as Sister Er Ni. I'm afraid I won't understand." Hu Zi scratched his head.

"Do you want to develop? Do you want to stay in the capital in the future?" Lin Qing He questioned, "Do you think you can keep staying in a place like the capital with your current education in the future? If you don't study hard and strive for progress, you will have to be eliminated and go back home."

It was plain for all to see in the future that the capital city in later generations is terrible. It wasn't a place to believe in tears.

Even if one had the upper hand now, they still have to develop.

Hu Zi sighed and said, "Then I will go and study."

"If you go, you have to study hard. I'm sponsoring your tuition. You got to do well." Lin Qing He educated, "You find it bothersome now, but you will know the benefits later."

After learning accounting, even if they don't become an accountant, people will become smarter and more careful. Which was beneficial in the future.

Xu Sheng Mei pursed her lips, and said, "Aunt, what should I learn?"

Lin Qing He looked at her: "You don't know any words, so how can you learn it?"

Although Hu Zi and Er Ni had only studied a few grades, Lin Qing He had consciously trained them. Now they know a lot of words and basic knowledge. They won't be clueless when listening to the classes.

She had started another group study, so they can grasp it.

But Xu Sheng Mei didn't know a single character. How can she go to school?

"If you want to learn, you can learn to read with Er Ni. Once you can read and write, I will also let you go." Lin Qing He said.

Xu Sheng Mei sighed softly.

She didn't really want to study but seeing her cousins both advancing and she was the odd one out. She couldn't fall behind.

So she nodded.

Lin Qing He remained quiet. If they were willing to learn, then she would definitely support their progress. But if they didn't want to learn, she can't force them.

Towards her three sons, she had no reservation. While these nephews and nieces were separated by a branch and cannot be lumped with them.

Classes will start in one week.

Zhou Er Ni and Hu Zi were a little nervous. After all, this is the capital. Attending evening classes in the capital made one slightly excited and anxious.

As for Xu Sheng Mei, Lin Qing He can see she really disliked studying. Hu Zi and Er Ni both had their heads in books. Hu Zi, who can’t sit still, try his best to sit down and study. While Xu Sheng Mei helped Zhou Er Ni clean up once they got off work and finished dinner. Then she went over to her grandparents' place.

Why? Naturally to watch TV.

Lin Qing He didn't stop her either. After all, she had finished her job and she didn't want to learn other things.

Lin Qing He's small workshop was opened without Father Zhou, Mother Zhou and the rest's knowledge.

She left it to old Madam Xu's management. She and Zhou Qing Bai were responsible for checking and accepting the final products. Because it was their own small workshop, Lin Qing He also took out some new clothes from the south.

She got old Madam Xu and the other nine skilled workers follow its design.

Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni were going back this day. Lin Qing He gave them a tape recaorder and several English tapes.

"Take it home. When you recite every morning, you can listen and repeat more." Lin Qing He said.

As for the other things, she let them take notes and paperwork left from Zhou Xuan's college entrance examination back. It was because this year Lin Qing He did not plan to go back to celebrate the New Year. At this time next year, Zhou Yang and Wu Ni are both going to take the college entrance examination.

She also brought them some food and then sent them to the station.

Lin Qing He started her lectures a few days later. She received a call at the office from old home saying they reached home.

Eldest Sister-in-law said on the phone: "You didn't need to give them such a valuable thing like the tape recorder."

"Let the two of them listen, repeat more, and study hard. When the college entrance examination is over next year, they can come to the capital for a vacation." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Then she reported Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's safety and then hung up the phone.

Both Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law to Lin Qing He for the cultivation of the next generation of the old Zhou family. They were naturally aware of it.

It was just Second Sister-in-law. Ever since she saw the tape recorder that Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni brought back, she acted like nose wasn't nose and eyes weren't eyes since her family didn't have a share.

Second Brother told her off that night: "What's the matter with you? Did Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law offend you?"

They all lived in the same place. Second Brother was dying from embarrassment.

His wife was giving attitude. Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law didn't offend her. Wasn't this going to put everyone on the spot?

Chapter 341: Third Branch's development

Since Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni's return, Second Sister-in-law was bottled up in depression.

Being asked by him, she couldn't help but explode in an outburst: "I told you before and you didn't believe me. Fourth Branch looked down on our Second Branch. Now you see it!"

"Why are you saying this again?" Second Brother frowned.

He disliked these words the most. How could he not be aware whether old Fourth look down on him? Wasn't all the brothers treated the same?

What's more, he left five hundred dollars in Eldest Brother's care. If he needs it, he can use it for an emergency. Does show any prejudice?

Moreover, he knew exactly what temper old Fourth had. Not to mention his own brothers, even if outsiders were poor, he would not look down upon others.

It just happened that his wife would speak words like these occasionally. Truly lead astray.

Second Sister-in-law didn’t know that her man found her annoying in his mind and kept talking, “ Why can’t I? Does our family have a share of that tape recorder? Eldest Branch and Third Branch who are on good terms with her does !”

Hearing this, Second Brother realized why she was so upset.

"You better not let me hear you say such words in the future or you can go back to your maternal family's house. My old Zhou family can't afford a wife like you." For the first time, Second Brother looked at his wife with such cold eyes.

Even when she caused a fuss in the past, Second Brother had never been so disappointed with his wife. This time he was really disappointed!

Why did Fourth Sister-in-law give the tape recorder? It was for Wu Ni and Yang Yang to listen to English. If his daughter and son were studying, wouldn't they be able to use it too? So how could there be biased?

But because his wife refused to let them study. Xia Xia went to study for a few years and the rest hadn't studied anything.

Why would they need to listen to English?

Just because of this, his own wife can make trouble like this. And even say something like looking down on Second Branch.

"Last time they came back, First Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law received the milk powder and candies. Our family wasn't left out. Eldest-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had even visited them. While you didn’t even take a step. The other didn't hold it to heart. You actually think so beautifully and want to covet everything?" questioned Second Brother.

"That's a tape recorder!" Second Sister-in-law gritted her teeth.

"The ones using the tape recorder are my nephew and my niece!" Second Brother coldly pointed out: "I'm not joking with you. If you try to sow discord between our old Zhou brothers, you can go back to your old Chen Family. We can get a divorce!"

"You...you actually want to divorce me?" Second Sister-in-law was stunned: "We have so many children and you want to divorce me?"

"If you don't want to get divorced, behave. There are no big storms in the old Zhou family. Everything heading in the right direction. Don't stir trouble out of nowhere!" Second Brother stated.

Second Sister-in-law cried. She turned around and burst into tears.

Second Brother was also upset and frustrated. He had enough of this woman, so he put on his clothes and went to swim in the river.

Third Brother just came back from swimming outside and encountered him, "Second Brother, you're still going to swim at this time."

"En. Going to cool off." Second Brother finished speaking and left.

Third Brother went back. He talked about it with Third Sister-in-law: "Judging by Second Brother's appearance, he most likely had quarreled with Second Sister-in-law.

"So be it. That person is bored and wants to stir some chaos." Third Sister-in-law remarked with curled lips.

"We're all one family. Don't mind about that much." Third Brother urged.

"If I did mind, then this house would be noisy all day long." Third Sister-in-law harrumphed.

Third Brother didn’t give any response. He also felt that this second sister-in-law was overboard. She always liked to be petty about the littlest things. He knew that it must be because she had no share of Fourth Sister-in-law's tape recorder. But that was for listening to English. Yang Yang and Wu Ni’s weakness was English. So shouldn’t they listen more?

What was there to mind?

"Wife, I plan to borrow some money from my parents." After being silent for a while, Third Brother broke out in a low voice

"You want to go work in the city?" Hearing this, Third Sister-in-law coped on quickly.

"En." Third Brother answered.

With how Second Sister-in-law was, there will definitely be problems at home further along the line. His wife wasn't one to tolerate.

Moreover, Third Brother originally had that idea in his mind.

It was just he hadn't dared to say it.

"Our family owns two hundred. There was five hundred yuans left by Qing Bai. I can get three hundred from Eldest Brother's side. I'm afraid I will have to ask three hundred from my parents." Third Brother said.

"Are the shops in the city so expensive?" uttered Third Sister-in-law.

"It's not cheap." Third Brother shook his head.

"It's okay if it's not cheap. You can always give it a go." Third Sister-in-law didn't want to live here anymore. Otherwise, the surface appearance would be torn apart and she would have a fight with that person in Second Branch soon or later. It'll be ugly.

After the couple had this thought, they naturally started to act.

When Third Brother Lin came to Zhou Dong to collect the eggs, he asked him about the shop in the city.

"I used 680 then. The other party was in a rush, so I got a bargain. However, other shops aren't that cheap. If you want it, I can ask around for you." Third Brother Lin said.

"Then I will trouble you."Third Brother nodded.

Third Brother Lin had helped inquire around. On another street about 20 minutes' walk from his shop, a shop owner said he wanted to sell it.

The price was seven hundred yuan. It was only a shop, the kind that couldn't live in. It was much smaller than Third Brother Lin's.

Still, the price was arbitrarily 700 yuan. Not a penny less.

This shop got a pretty good front. Still, Third Brother Lin looked at other shops. After looking around, he felt that the first shop was the best and most cost-effective.

He also called Third Brother to come over and check: "I think this shop is very good. The place is a bit small and can’t be used as a living place. Still, this is the cheapest. There is a place with living area, which costs 800 to 900. Not a good deal."

Third Brother rode a bicycle and came over to take a look.

The shop was indeed not big. However, the location was really good. It was on the main street and leads in all directions. If he were to do business, it won't do badly.

"This shop is really good." Third Brother remarked.

"What about accommodation?" Third Brother Lin turned to him and asked.

"I can live at my youngest brother-in-law's." Third Brother.

Third Brother Lin nodded. He knew that Su Da Lin's family had moved to the capital. However, it wasn't his place to speak. Seeing that Third Brother knew what he was doing, he didn't say anything.

When Lin Qing He learned that Third Brother ran to the city to buy a shop, it was already October National Day.

It was due to Third Brother getting Wu Ni to write a letter to tell them.

It was eloquently conveyed through several pages of letter. It was Third Brother Lin who helped him find it. He also taught Third Brother some tips on doing business.

A this moment, Third Brother had settled everything.

As for Third Sister-in-law, she hadn't been in the city yet. Once this year's autumn harvest is over, the family will probably move there.

Judging from the letter, Third Brother was obviously giving the business a try.

Chapter 342: Sky-high price

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were naturally delighted.

Mother Zhou asked: "Don't know if it can work out?"

Lin Qing He paid her no heed. Zhou Xiao Mei took over and said: "As long as he works hard, it will definitely work out. Isn't Fourth Sister-in-law's Third Brother doing well?"

If this was a month ago, how could Zhou Xiao Mei have such confidence to say such things?

After this month or so, Zhou Xiao Mei had really gained some foundation.

On the third day they came here, Su Da Lin's bun shop opened. Although the business wasn't popular, it wasn't bad.

He worked diligently and cautiously every day. In October. the buns made almost 130 yuan after excluding the current expenditures.

This wasn't a lot, but it wasn't little either. It was worth two months of Su Da Lin's salary when he was in the county city

The hearts of the couple finally settled down.

It was tiring to make steamed buns since he had to get up in the middle of the night to make the dough and the likes. Still, Su Da Lin did it very enthusiastically.

Zhou Xiao Mei lazily slept until almost six o'clock before coming to help.

Let’s not talk about this. Zhou Xiao Mei could the business's potential from this income.

So she felt that if her third brother went to open a shop in the city, he would definitely be no different.

"It's thanks to Da Wa's uncle." Mother Zhou was happy to hear this and felt a little embarrassed. She said to Lin Qing He: "They're doing the same business. I wonder if he will steal the business from Da Wa's uncle?"

"Then Third brother and Third Sister-in-law got to have the ability to steal. My third brother is very good at doing business." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows and replied.

Mother Zhou just choked.

Zhou Xiao Mei laughed: "Mother, don't need to intervene. To buy a shop in the city will cost a lot of money. Does Third Brother have that much money?"

"This time I went back, your fourth sister-in-law gave me 500 yuan and I left it with my eldest brother before coming back. If they lack capital for their business, they can go to Eldest Brother for temporary use." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Fourth's wife is thoughtful." It was Father Zhou. He looked at Lin Qing He with approval.

This old saying was true. Marrying a capable wife equal to bringing fortune to three generations. Father Zhou felt this was true.

Mother Zhou was too moved and looked at the youngest daughter-in-law.

Lin Qing He coughed dryly. She glanced at her man. Really, he wanted to gain favors for her.

"We're all one family. I naturally hope that everyone will do well. In the future, we will be old too. At that time, it'll be the world of young people like Da Wa. It's better when everyone will take care of each other." Lin Qing He responded.

"Mother is content that you can think like this." Mother Zhou said.

"Mother, you are content, then I am also content." Lin Qing He replied.

Mother Zhou smilingly stared at her. Lin Qing He's relationship with her mother-in-law got its rough patches. She almost had goose bumps from her affectionate eyes.

Better to drop it and not take any action.

"Brother-in-law, business is quite stable now. Have you planned to buy a tricycle and hand the shop to Xiao Mei so you can go sell it outside?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Yes... I do... have this plan." Su Da Lin nodded.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, don't we have too little flavor selection?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

At present, there were three types of steamed buns: meat bun with mushrooms, meat bun with chinese cabbage, and meat bun with cabbage.

Lin Qing He answered, "The selection is indeed limited. Do you have any additional flavors?"

"I plan to add another, pickled pork bun." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Cut carrots into shreds and it can also be used in buns. Scrambled egg buns are also good." Lin Qing He suggested.

"We'll...try...try to all." Su Da Lin nodded.

"Have to make so many kinds of buns?" Mother Zhou uttered.

"Have... have to." Su Da Lin said.

If he wanted the bun shop business to go on for a long time, naturally he has to have more variety. Some people want to eat this kind, some people want to eat that kind. All in all, have to make more flavors, so it will not be monotonous .

"Mother, you don't understand. Don't speak." Zhou Xiao Mei said and then turned to her fourth sister-in-law: "Fourth Sister-in-law, Da Lin wants to add soy milk. What do you think?"

"If you can handle it, it's definitely an excellent option. Just selling soy milk is also an income." Lin Qing He applauded.

She felt that it was right to advise Zhou Xiao Mei on considering Su Da Lin at the beginning. Look, how good the man was?

"When it's very busy, don't be lazy. Get up and help Da Lin." Mother Zhou told her daughter off.

"I have to look after the children?" Zhou Xiao Mei explained.

"Stop finding excuses. Cheng Cheng and Xun Xun are going to study. Ya Ya and Tian Tian have me and your father. What else? You can’t let Dalin do everything in the shop. Remember to help tomorrow morning." Mother Zhou stated.

"I...can...can handle it all." Su Da Lin said.

Zhou Xiao Mei sighed and said, "Nevermind. I'll get up with you in the future." Letting her Da Lin get up and work on his own, she felt guilty.

Lin Qing He smiled but didn't say anything about this topic.

She just said: "Now that the shop hasn't been bought yet, Xiao Mei, do work harder and listen to Mother."

"I wonder how much the shop here will cost?" Mother Zhou asked.

Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai responded, "The landlord of Da Lin's bun shop isn't willing to sell it."

He had asked but the landlord wasn't short of money. It can be rented, but not sold.

"In this case, if you want that shop, it will definitely be a lot more expensive. Of course, you can also change place." Lin Qing He said.

This was how business was. There would be a loss of popularity if one change the shop. Unless it was relatively close and people can see it on the way over.

Otherwise, the shop's former popularity will be greatly compromised.

"Then how much money?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"I guess it will cost four to five thousand." Zhou Qing Bai said.

His dumpling shop was a duplex. His wife spent 3,000 yuan to buy it. It was because the other party wanted to sell it and it was two years ago.

Now it was changing with each passing day. Su Da Lin's bun shop wasn't that big, but it still wasn't cheap. Especially since the owner don't necessarily want to sell it.

Naturally, this can only raise the price more, but it won't raise too much. There was no need to let others overcharge. At most, start again.

When the price of four or five thousand came out, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were both stunned.

Not to mention Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

"That chicken coop size shop costs four to five thousand yuan?" Mother Zhou was dumbfounded by the 'sky-high price'.

Chapter 343: Getting a call

Such a price was truly ‘sky-high’.

After all, how much did Third Brother Lin’s shop cost in the county city? How much was the one bought by Third Brother?

However, the capital was the capital. Even at this moment, it was just advocating that a portion of people get rich first and then those who hadn't yet later. The gap between rich and poor wasn't big, but some differences were really inherent.

The shop here was the price.

"It should be." Zhou Qing Bai gave the honest truth. What he didn't say was that if the owner didn't lack money, then maybe they won't sell it. He just looked at his sister and said: "Earn money with Da Lin. Even if you don't buy this, you have to buy one from elsewhere."

According to his wife, if one didn’t buy it these few years, it will become more and more expensive in the future. Especially with the real sky-high prices of later generations. In Zhou Qing Bai’s view, one got to get into business to be able to buy a shop. Or a house?

So he suggested his sister and brother-in-law to buy it quickly.

"Fourth Brother, are you and Fourth Sister-in-law planning to buy?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Naturally, we got that plan. Once we have the money, we will buy Qing Bai's dumpling shop." Lin Qing He said without blinking.

Outsiders won't be clear about the dumpling shop's profit. The business at the clothing shop was very good. Usually, Er Ni keeps the account. The daily amount was large, but the capital had yet to be deducted. Although she knew it was profitable, the specific profit wasn't clear to her.

"Then we will work hard and see if we can buy one!" Zhou Xiao Mei declared seriously.

"This is too expensive. Wait and see later, if it'll get cheaper?" Mother Zhou said.

"It will only become more and more expensive in the future." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

After sitting here for a while, Zhou Qing Bai and Su Da Lin went to the bathhouse to take a wash.

Lin Qing He asked Zhou Xiao Mei and Mother Zhou if they want to go. Mother Zhou didn't. She just went with Zhou Xiao Mei.

Zhou Xiao Mei rubbed her sister-in-law's back first. Then Lin Qing He rubbed hers.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, is there any way to move our household registration?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

After she came to live here, she really liked this place. What's more, they already planned to buy a shop, so there was definitely no need to say where they'll develop in the future.

That's why she wanted to solve the household registration problem.

"It's not easy." Lin Qing He shook her head.

Regardless of whether it was in the future or the present, it wasn't easy to move a household registration.

"Stay as it is for now. There's no problem with the children's study and other things are affected." Lin Qing He said: "If there is news, I will notify you as soon as possible."

Aunt Ma and Uncle Ma went through a lot to let Ma Cheng Min move back. She heard Aunt Ma say they spent more than two thousand yuan to successfully move the household registration back. It was almost all of the old couple's savings.

But now that he had moved back, the money was considered worth it.

But Lin Qing He did not want Zhou Xiao Mei to spend so much money to move the household account.

What can one do with this money? They'll talk about it later.

Zhou Xiao Mei naturally believed in her fourth sister-in-law and said: "Fortunately, have Fourth Sister-in-law here. If not, us, husband and wife would definitely not dare to come over."

"Bear the hardship now and work hard with Brother-in-law. You won't be far behind in the future." Lin Qing He said.

It wasn't an easy matter for people to leave their homes.

But now was really a good time. Later generations will call this a golden age everywhere. In this era, even if one just opened a bun shop, one didn’t have to worry about transferring the money to long-term assets (real estate).

"En. Da Lin and I will do a good job." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

After a comfortable wash, they came out. Zhou Qing Bai and Su Da Lin were already waiting outside. Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin went back. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went home with their clothes bags.

"Eldest, that brat. Only sending one letter back in so long." Lin Qing He complained to Zhou Qing Bai on the way home.

After arriving at the military academy, he sent back a letter to report his safe arrival. After a few months, there was no news.

"It's strict over there. When there's no matter, it won't be easy to send news back." Zhou Qing Bai didn't find it strange.

Lin Qing He knew this too. But that stinky kid had been raised by her. Even when she had confidence in him, as a mother, she'll worry when he was thousands of miles away.

Although she appeared unaffected, how could she not worry in her heart.

But at this time, there were still many undercover agents. So the military academy was extremely strict.

So forget it.

But don't know if because the mother and son's heart were connected. After class the next day, Lin Qing He heard her colleague answer the phone and called her to answer the phone.

Once she heard it was her own stinky boy, Lin Qing He vented out: "You brat. You finally know to give us a call? Do you know how long you haven't contacted home? Don't you know your grandparents miss you? Do you still have home in your heart? Your wings grow strong and you want to fly, right?"

Zhou Kai didn't have a chance to speak when he was bombarded by his fierce mother.

Several students on his side couldn't help burst into laughter.

They received a kick from Zhou Kai. He rubbed his face and said helplessly, "Mom, there are classmates next to me."

"Hmph!" Lin Qing He snorted and said, "How are you doing over there?"

"Everything is fine here. Mom, you don't need to worry. Have my grandparents all gone to the capital?" Zhou Kai asked.

"They are here. Your youngest uncle's family is also here. When are you on vacation?" Lin Qing He replied.

"Does Mom miss me?" Zhou Kai grinned.

"You stinky boy." Lin Qing He amusedly scolded. But she really did somewhat missed this smelly boy. Probably, due to being unaccustomed to this separation.

"We aren't on vacation yet. They let us rest for a half-day today. That's why I have time to call you, Mom." Zhou Kai said.

"Is the training so harsh?" Lin Qing He couldn't help but ask.

"It's okay. Not too harsh. I can bear it." Zhou Kai answered.

"Can your side acceot postal express delivery?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Yes." Zhou Kai nodded.

Lin Qing He spoke: "Then I will send you something in a few days. Remember to sign for it."

Then they talked about a lot of other things before she reluctantly hung up the phone.

The older female teacher next to her naturally knew Zhou Kai. It was difficult to not know since he made a big announcement throughout the school that Lin Qing He was his mother.

She smiled and said, "Miss him?"

"I didn't feel it when he was by my side before. This time he went to the military academy for a few months. Except for a report of safety, only heard from him today." Lin Qing He emotionally remarked.

"This child is very promising. There is no need to worry about him." The female teacher was also a mother. Her child hadn't been admitted here and was studying faraway. She had the same feeling and comforted.

Chapter 344: Thriving

Although it was just a phone call, Lin Qing He was still relieved even when he didn't come back in person.

When she went home after class, she started to make numbing spicy dried fish for her son.

There weren't only numbing spicy dried fish. Because of luck, she encountered someone selling beef. So Lin Qing He made five-spice beef jerky.

In addition, there were shoes and clothes.

Although she knew that he might not be able to wear it and would wear a school uniform, Lin Qing He still prepared two brand new casual clothes.

These things were prepared for a week before they were delivered.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife several times.

Lin Qing He asked, "Is something wrong?"

"I haven't seen you do it for me before." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and replied.

Lin Qing He was taken aback for a moment. Then she took in his gaze which conveyed his envy toward his son and chuckled at once. Zhou Qing Bai looked away.

"I suddenly remembered. Look at our own family's. There is still a lot left. Those are all I kept for you. You can go find Uncle Wang, Father, or Da Lin in the evening and snack on it with a drink. "Lin Qing He brought up immediately.

"Those are for me?" Zhou Qing Bai turned to her and asked.

"Of course, it's reserved for you. If not, then for who? I don't care about anyone else." Lin Qing He answered.

Only then was Zhou Qing Bai satisfied. Then he went home with his wife.

The express delivery at this time was very slow.

That was why Lin Qing He made all dry goods. No need to be afraid of storage life and that everything will change taste.

When it arrived at Zhou Kai's school, it was a whole eight days later. Which was pretty fast.

When the things were delivered, Zhou Kai happened to finish dinner with two classmates. He came over to get the package.

He took it back to the dormitory and saw that it was dried fish and beef jerky. It had his dorm mates envious.

"Your mother is too good. She sends you so much food."

"There are also two sets of clothes and two pairs of shoes."

"This beef jerky is really delicious. Five-spice flavor."

"This dried fish is more fragrant. Spicy enough!"

Zhou Kai let them eat. He held the clothes to himself and found that the clothes his mother sent him were the perfect size.

But if Lin Qing He saw her eldest son now, she would definitely be surprised.

Not to mention being as black as a piece of charcoal, his whole aura has also changed drastically. Agile as a cheetah now.

Temporarily, the clothes can't be worn. Zhou Kai put them away. The two pairs of shoes also couldn't be worn yet. But this was his mother's thoughts. He put them all in the cabinet.

Then he came over to eat beef jerky and dried fish.

"My mother's dried beef jerky and dried fish are delicious, right?" Zhou Kai collected the dried fish and beef jerky and raised his eyebrows.

"It's delicious!" His dorm mates praised.

Only then, Zhou Kai let them continue to eat and asked, "When will we have a break next time?"

"There is no holiday at this time. But at the end of the year, there should be ten days." answered his dorm mate.

Zhou Kai looked forward to the New Year. He missed his family too.

No matter how smoothly he sailed in the military academy and how he complete the training perfectly, he was still a little homesick.

At Lin Qing He's side, she had recently started producing long-sleeved autumn clothes.

The small workshop was really small. Only got ten sewing machines. But after it opened, Lin Qing He had created a two-shift system.

One shift was old Madam Xu and the others, who responsible for the daytime. Another shift was the night shift.

After old Madam Xu and that group got off work, the night shift started working until midnight. What's more, Lin Qing He requested for was all young people who couldn't find a job for that group.

Old Madam Xu's eldest daughter-in-law, Li Cui Feng was the supervisor for the night shift.

The salary band was the same. But because it was a night shift, when the dumpling shop was about to close at nine o'clock, Zhou Qing Bai will deliver dumpling for supper.

It can be considered as a benefit.

With this two-shift system, even if there were fewer sewing machines, it still made up for a lot.

Because they wholeheartedly worked, it goes without saying that how the work efficiency was.

Even if it was Old Madam Xu, it was very fast since there was no trivial matters that occurred at home happening.

After all, the patterns were ready and there was no problems with the cut outs.

Lin Qing He wasn't stingy. either When it was hot, she would bring a watermelon for everyone to snack on from time to time. Occasionally, she would get Zhou Qing Bai to cook a pot of mung bean soup and send Zhou Gui Lai to bring it over.

It can be said to be busy, but the treatment was absolutely great. Because Lin Qing He can consider many things, it was also very heartwarming.

Occasionally, she would buy a few packs of candies to share.

It wasn't that the workers were greedy for this, but this kind attitude was really made one feel assured.

The working environment was also great.

There were ten sewing machines in a large warehouse. It was very spacious. Other places were piled up with cloth and ready-made clothes.

The ten people were all old acquaintances and all were of good character. Basically, there was nothing terrible at all.

They can talk while making clothes. Once it was time, they'll get off work and have enough time to cook dinner.

As for the monthly salary, it was paid on the last day of the month. Which was very punctual.

Lin Qing He came over this day with a net bag of tomatoes in hand.

She handed a few to each person. It tasted sour and sweet. A perfect combination.

"Work hard this year and next year I will increase your salary." Lin Qing He smilingly declared.

"A raise in salary? Can't really." Old Madam Xu reservedly responded.

Since having a job, Old Madam Xu became like dumpling shop's Aunt Ma. It was like she was rejuventated and felt very energetic every day.

"It's necessary. I'm very satisfied with everyone's work attitude. Salaries must be increased." Lin Qing He stated.

She promised. This year, it'll be like this. Next year, when the time comes, it'll be 40 yuan a month.

This increase was ten yuan. This had everyone overjoyed.

Lin Qing He's current workshop was known to all the neighbors left and right. No one in the apartment building didn't know.

Everyone knew that Teacher Lin opened a small workshop by herself and there were more than 20 workers under her.

Because of this, Mrs. Zhang from the old Zhang family next door thickened her face and talked to Lin Qing He. She wanted to recommend herself to work there.

However, Lin Qing He refused. She simply said Old Madam Xu was responsible for that side. She won't intervene and the positions was already full.

Also, Lin Qing He didn't be polite with the old Zhang Family. She didn't even say polite remarks like she would look for her when there was a shortage of people.

Why would she be polite with those who target her man and son?

Not only Mrs. Zhang, but also Zhang Mei He.

After that person moved out of the house, she started doing fleshy business. This news was spread all over the apartment building. Occasionally, there were couples who quarreled behind closed doors.

The reason was that the husband took money to go to Zhang Mei He for entertainment was found out.

Chapter 345: Unemployed

It can be said that one person had caused a ripple of bad air in the community.

Even like this, Zhang Mei He had even gone to find Old Madam Xu’s eldest daughter-in-law Li Cui Feng.

She wanted to join the night shift or something, but Li Cui Feng disapproved. How could she possibly agree?

There were also young lads on the night shift.

Who knows if she would harm the guys.

So there was nothing to discuss.

Lin Qing He wasn't a saint who wants to change people. Zhang Mei He was like this. She will never sympathize with her. So when Li Cui Feng brought it up, she didn't intervene.

There was also Zhang Mei Lian, who targeted her eldest. She lived in another community. She was already working. Heard that she was in logistics. It was said she had changed two boyfriends.

Both guys were taken back to her dormitory for the night. And then they left the next day.

Don't think that in this era of underdeveloped supervisory information technology, it was possible to hide from the world.

If one doesn't want others to know, then one shouldn't take action.

Otherwise, even if there was a large distance away from the community, people will get to the bottom of it.

In fact, Lin Qing He wasn't interested in these. She didn't like to inquire about other people's news.

But it can't be helped. Zhang Mei Lian had little awareness.

She thought no one knew about her matter. When Lin Qing He occasionally encountered her, she smiled sweetly.

Why did she still have such an expression in front of her? Wasn't it because she was still aiming for her eldest and not giving up?

That's why Lin Qing He didn't have a good impression of her. It was no one's business whether she got a boyfriend or not. It was her freedom to love whoever.

But to put clearly put on an act that she looked down on her and still come up and stick her face on her cold butt as if she bullied her. This was too much.

So every time she saw Zhang Mei Lian, Lin Qing He's face displayed indifference.

Lin Qing He came to the dumpling shop that day. She saw Aunt Ma washing the dishes with an ugly expression.

"Aunt Ma, what's the matter? Are you feeling well?" Lin Qing He asked.

"No. I'm fine." Aunt Ma smiled.

Lin Qing He spoke, "If you feel uncomfortable, then tell Qing Bai and have a day off."

Aunt Ma smiled and nodded. Then she continued to wash the dishes.

Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai didn't pay much heed and said, "The postman just sent a new letter for you."

Lin Qing He remembered when she heard this. She quickly went to get the letter and said, "Li Li must have given birth."

Sure enough, Wang Li gave birth. She gave birth to a daughter.

The one in front was a son. Now, this was a daughter.

After Lin Qing He finished reading it, she smiled at Zhou Qing Bai , "This time, you can have a god-daughter."

Zhou Qing Bai grinned when he heard it, "What should gift should we send?"

"The rest isn't necessary. Just send some small clothes over." Lin Qing He replied.

Then she asked old Madam Xu to help make some small winter clothes. It was going to be cold soon. There were small inner clothes and cotton-padded clothes. Altogether, there were a dozen or so pieces.

These were all sent to Wang Li's side.

When Wang Li's man Li Bo Chuan received these clothes, he smiled and showed them to Wang Li.

Wang Li didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Really that Qing He. It's not necessary to send so many. Young children sprout instantly."

Though she said this, her heart was full of gratitude.

At the time, she had the thoughts of aborting this daughter. But she was persuaded by Qing He. Now she gave birth, she was extremely glad.

A son and a daughter. Completely perfect.

"This daughter was born at the right time. I heard the gossip that family planning will start next year." Lin Qing He mentioned in her letter.

Family planning was certainly being implemented in the capital. But the firmness wasn't great.

It was in 1982 when it became firm and strict.

Despite knowing this, Wang Li didn't care much. After the child was given birth, she got her man to get ligation. There can't be any more accidents in the future!

Back to Lin Qing He's side.

It was only a few days later that she heard about Aunt Ma's matter from old Madam Xu.

It was because she headed out early and returned late every day. Also, she occasionally went to the movie with her Qing Bai or gone to other places to see if there were any antiques that can be picked up.

So she really didn't know what happened to Aunt Ma.

Ma Cheng Min, Uncle Ma's son, was now unemployed.

The job was originally for Uncle Ma. Because he gave his work to his son, he now rode a tricycle to transport goods and make money.

It wasn't a work that happened frequently, but it was enough to not eat idle meals.

Ma Cheng Min’s salary was forty yuan a month and Aunt Ma’s was 30 yuan. Uncle Ma’s work can earn almost ten yuan a month to supplement the family.

If the income of the family were added up, it wasn't little.

However, Ma Cheng Min's factory laid off staff. He was unlucky enough to get laid off.

Now he was considered as being in a state of unemployment.

That's why Aunt Ma was a little worried these days.

Her grandson will go to kindergarten soon and it will be all expense.

When Lin Qing He went to bed that night, she chatted about this with Zhou Qing Bai.

"Ma Cheng Min graduated from high school. His level of education isn't low. I have seen his writing. It's pretty firm. Say, should I put him in the warehouse?" Lin Qing He asked.

The warehouse was currently managed by old Madam Xu and her eldest daughter-in-law. But because they weren't literate, Lin Qing He had to handle all the accounting books.

And the warehouse must have professional management.

"It's not a bad idea to let him manage." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Ma Cheng Min's character was good. Zhou Qing Bai was quite familiar with him. Ma Cheng Min often went to his place since Aunt Ma worked there.

"It's too idle to just manage the warehouse. How about I open another shop?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows and looked at his wife: "Not afraid of getting tired?"

"What's to be afraid?" Lin Qing He didn't mind and said, "I hired people to do it, so I'm not the one getting tired."

Then she began to calculate the feasibility of this matter.

She'll let Ma Cheng Min manage the storeroom. She'll still manage the input book as she didn't want to let the people below know what the profits. So mainly the output accounts for him.

Then let him go to supervise a shop. The clothing shop was basically stable. Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei were still responsible for that since both of them were already skilled at it.

She was planning to let Hu Zi go to set up a street stall next year.

But now, change of plan. Hu Zi can manage a menswear store with Ma Cheng Min.

Lin Qing He was one to take action. After she gave her class the next day, she went to the Housing Management Bureau.

Chapter 346: Third shop

Lin Qing He didn't want to open the shop too far. It was best to be near the women's clothing shop.

After all, there were only two girls at the clothing store. The security of this moment can't compare to that of later generations. Usually, nothing would happen, but if something did, they can receive some support.

Don't know if it because of her good luck.

As just across the street from her women's clothing shop, there was a shop available.

This shop was the same as Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop. It was a duplex too.

"This shop costs five thousand yuan. The seller said not a penny less." The staff of the Housing Management Bureau clarified.

"Is now alright? Can you take me over to see?" Lin Qing He said.

"Okay." The staff member had received a packet of candies from Lin Qing He before and nodded in response.

And if the shop was sold, she will also gain face. At this time, there was no such thing as commission. Only a fixed salary.

They went over there and took a look. Lin Qing He was satisfied.

The second floor can be used as a warehouse. The area was very spacious.

Also, the location. Beside the road and diagonally across from the women's clothing store. One can see the women's clothing store from the door.

Lin Qing He didn't hesitate at all. She instantly went back to arrange for the transfer procedures.

"Don't you need to discuss with your husband?" the staff member said.

"No. I have the final say at home." Lin Qing He answered.

The staff member chuckled at this. Then the house was transferred. She was amazed when Lin Qing He took such a large sum of money out of the cloth bag.

Five thousand yuan. Half of what ten thousand yuan household owned. She didn't expect so much money to be produced in one go. Really rich.

After receiving the deed and related documents, Lin Qing He exited in a very good mood.

The dumpling shop was only three thousand yuan back them, while this one cost five thousand yuan. However, Lin Qing He didn't mind.

Not only was the market now different from two years ago, the area of the shop was also larger. Just having a second floor made her felt it wasn't too expensive.

She came over to the dumpling shop and whispered into Zhou Qing Bai's ears. Zhou Qing Bai was dumbfounded.

He didn't expect his wife to be so fast. She only decided last night and bought it today.

Since she already bought it, he said, "Go and talk to Aunt Ma."

Lin Qing He nodded and brought up her plans to Aunt Ma, who was washing the dishes.

Aunt Ma was stunned. Immediately, she uttered: "Isn't old Mrs. Xu in charge over there? Is it appropriate to let Cheng Min go over?"

"Appropriate." Lin Qing He said.

What Ma Cheng Min going to manage was actually output account. Like how many clothes were made from the inputted fabrics.

And what old Madam Xu and her eldest daughter-in-law Li Cui Feng took care of was the quality control of the workers' stitches and clothing.

"I also rented a shop. I plan to sell clothes as well. This time, men's clothing. At that time, Cheng Min and my nephew will have to watch that shop." Lin Qing He explained, "The salary is the same as old Madam Xu and others as he is also considered to be management. Thirty-five yuan a month. After all, he has a lot of work to do. I have already decided that he will get a salary raise next year."

Aunt Ma was overjoyed: "Alright, alright. I'll go back later and will tell him."

"Then I must trouble Aunt Ma." Lin Qing He nodded.

"No trouble at all. Teacher Lin, I have to thank you for this!" Old Madam Ma looked at Lin Qing He and spoke gratefully.

She and her old partner were delighted that their son and his family can return to the city. It didn't matter that it took so much money to move the household registration back.

After all, there was a job that he can do safely and steadily. All in all, it won't have gone badly.

But who would have known, he encountered redundancy.

This was naturally a thunderbolt. Without a job, there was no salary. It was her and her old partner. Although her son followed his dad and transport goods to make some money these days, he only made about 20 yuan a day. Including her salary, life can still keep going.

But this wasn't a long-term solution.

Aunt Ma had been very anxious for a while.

She didn't expect that Lin Qing He would arrange for this work. Taking care of the warehouse and watching the shop couldn't be any better.

After work in the afternoon, Aunt Ma hurried home.

Ma Cheng Min was sleeping at home. The work was in the morning. He and his dad were exhausted from it.

"Cheng Min. Cheng Min. Get up. Mom got something to tell you ." Aunt uttered as soon as she got home.

"Mom, Cheng Min is tired." Huang Xiao Liu said.

Her heart ached at sight how difficult things were for her man.

"I know he's tired. But it's good news." Aunt Ma explained. While she spoke, Ma Cheng Min got up.

"Mom. You should go take a rest, too." Ma ChengMin uttered when he got up.

It was hard on his Mom, She supported the life of the family.

"Cheng Min, listen to me first." Aunt Ma spoke and then recounted everything Lin Qing He had said to her.

Ma Cheng Min was stunned: "Really?"

"Teacher Lin told me personally. How can it be a lie? I'm just a little worried about whether you can manage the accounts and watch the shop?" Aunt Ma expressed.

"I haven't manage it before, but it shouldn't be difficult." Ma Cheng Min said. As for watching the shop, it shouldn't be difficult either.

"Teacher Lin said that when she comes back in the evening, she will talk to you." Aunt Ma informed.

"Alright!" Hope emerged in Ma Cheng Min's heart.

The past few days were really depressing. Although work was draining, it was better than doing nothing at home.

In the afternoon, Lin Qing He would sleep in the second floor of the dumpling shop.

There was a newly bought summer mat on the floor, so she camped on the floor and didn't sleep in her nieces' bed.

When she woke up, Lin Qing He went to class. Zhou Qing Bai would close the shop at this time and go to nap too.

There was basically no business between two to four in the afternoon. He will close the door to sleep or sleep for a short while and then go to Bei University to play basketball.

This man knew how to enjoy life these past two years while making money.

When Aunt Ma Aunt came to work in the afternoon. Ma Cheng Min had followed. He couldn't wait until the evening, so he came first.

Zhou Qing Bai told him about the interior design matter. Ma Cheng Min was responsible for these matters.

There was also the small workshop. He had to handle this side too.

Ma Cheng Min acknowledged each of them. When it was about time, he went to the kindergarten and brought his son back home. At this time, Lin Qing He had got off work.

Seeing him there, she knew what his intention. So she brought him over to the shop.

Incidentally, she called Hu Zi, who was at the women's clothes shop across the street, over.

"Aunt, are you going to open a shop again?" Hu Zi's jaw dropped when he came over.

Chapter 347: Young Boss

"What do you mean by opening a shop again? I only have two." Lin Qing He laughed.

"Three. There's also Uncle's dumpling shop." Hu Zi pointed out.

"Your uncle's dumpling shop has nothing to do with me. His is his. Mine is mine." Lin Qing He responded and then went back to business: "This shop will be taken care of by you and your Uncle Cheng Min from now on. The shop's decoration or something will be complete by you and Uncle Cheng Min."

"Okay. N problem." Hu Zi nodded at once.

He knew Ma Cheng Min. After all, Hu Zi lived in the apartment building. Ma Xiao Dan came over to watch TV every night.

So Lin Qing He's second clothing store was handed over to Ma Cheng Min and Hu Zi. Decorating and so on. Those they can do it by themselves will be completed by themselves. Those they can't, they can find someone to do it.

At the same time, Lin Qing He went to order menswear.

Cotton-padded clothes to ward against the cold. This order was given to the entrepreneurial and wealthy second-generation's factory that Zhou Qing Bai knew.

This rich second generation who ventured out on his own called Wang Yuan. The rich second generation got a good character.

"Teacher Lin, you are planning to open a men's clothing store." Wang Yuan smilingly remarked after seeing the cotton-padded clothes design.

He knew that Lin Qing He taught foreign languages at Bei University. He had to say that he admired her.

Moreover, the design sketches were also very novel. Before it had always been women's clothing. He made a few and gave them to his family. They all loved them very much.

It just there was no men's clothing. He wanted some too.

"Just opening a small shop. It's can't compare to your big factory." Lin Qing He smiled.

Wang Yuan continued on: "Why are there fewer women's clothing orders now?"

"Business is sluggish," Lin Qing He answered.

He still didn't know about her small workshop.

Wang Yuan laughed, "How could the business go down now? It's selling so well. Your menswear store will definitely not lag behind when you open it."

"When will this batch of clothes come out?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Half a month." Wang Yuan answered.

Lin Qing He nodded and signed a contract with him. Wang Yuan held deep respect after signing the contract. The contract was really well written.

"Teacher Lin, won't you come work for my factory? I may possibly take the international route in the future. At that time, I will have to have talents like you. If you are willing to come to my factory, five days a month will do. I will give a salary of 200 yuan. What do you think?" Wang Yuan looked at Lin Qing He.

This wasn't the first time he wanted to headhunt Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He still declined and smiled: "Boss Wang is too polite. With your offered salary, would there be a lack of translators in the future?"

"Then why aren't you joining?" Wang Yuan asked.

He was only twenty-three years old. This year was the first year he ventured out on his own. It was obvious that he was intelligent and can manage things as the clothing factory was doing well.

And his ambition was high. Since he thought of taking the international route.

Lin Qing He knew that he really wanted to recruit her, so she said, "I don't want to do this. I prefer the life at Bei University. If the students under my hand have that intention in the future, let me introduce them to you?"

"Okay!" Wang Yuan was delighted when he heard this and grinned: "When the time comes, you have to find me a good one. Even if they aren't at your level, they can't be too far off."

He had a cousin who was studying abroad. Seeing that the situation in his country was better now, he came back this year.

Just last month, his cousin came over and happened to meet Lin Qing He. That fake foreigner was attracted by Lin Qing He's aura.

He had used English to strike up a conversation. He was used to flirting abroad and blurted it out smoothly.

He wanted to remedy it by speaking in Chinese. It was then he heard Lin Qing He replied to him in English. After that accident, they got into an exchange of words. Wang Yuan was shocked when he came out.

Afterward, he heard his cousin say that this Bei University foreign language teacher was top-notch. Her pronunciation was perfect. Very pure.

When Wang Yuan's cousin learned of Lin Qing He's three sons and the eldest had graduated from college, he couldn't describe how complicated his feeling was.

He thought he met his true love but he never thought his true love was already a mother and her child was already this big!

However, this didn't affect Wang Yuan's appreciation of Lin Qing He. He offered her excellent conditions. When Zhou Qing Bai came to collect the goods, he would also express it to Zhou Qing Bai.

Lin Qing He found Wang Yuan to be promising.

This young boss had excellent interpersonal skills. He wasn't stingy. The most important thing was that he had a long-term vision and was eclectic.

She was still a willingness to cooperate with such people.

So, she sent the men's cotton-padded clothes order that the small workshop couldn't finish over to this side keep his factory busy.

The fact that Lin Qing He opened another clothing store quickly spread throughout the family.

"Fourth Aunt, you're so astounding," Zhou Er Ni admired.

"Very astounding." Xu Sheng Mei nodded in agreement.

Both Zhou Er Ni and Hu Zi were now going to evening classes. Xu Sheng Mei brought it up when she came over to watch TV at her grandparent's.

Mother Zhou was surprised: "Your aunt has opened another shop?"

Father Zhou was also surprised, but he didn't say anything.

"Aunt said it's going to sell men's clothing." Xu Sheng Mei nodded.

"Will it be too busy?" Mother Zhou uttered.

"Aunt is getting Hu Zi and another neighbor come over to watch it." Xu Sheng Mei said. After some hesitation, she spoke: "Grandma, my brother isn't studying this year. I wonder if he can come here to help?"

Mother Zhou understood when she heard this, "You can ask your Aunt about this."

How could she possibly decide for Fourth Daughter-in-law? To be honest, she felt a little guilty.

Because of coming here, Fourth Daughter-in-law brought a lot of good things. TV, tape recorder, electric fan. Which of these luxury goods weren't given to her and her old partner?

Neighbors on the left and right in the capital praised when they heard it.

But basically, she didn't help out anywhere. While on her youngest son-in-law's side, she would go to help sell the buns and collect the money. Her son's side didn't need her assistance.

How would she dare to call the shots and introduce someone?

Xu Sheng Mei didn't dare to speak about it to her Aunt. She knew very well that her aunt wasn't one to hold back.

Look what happened to Liu Ni when she came over. She was sent back directly by her?

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei had a rare opportunity to close the shop early one day. The family of six went to the movies.

They came back after eight o'clock in the evening.

Only then did Zhou Xiao Mei knew that her fourth sister-in-law had opened a third shop!

In the evening of the next day, Su Da Lin watched the shop by himself. Zhou Xiao Mei brought Su Ya and Su Tian over.

Lin Qing He was writing a document on the second floor of the dumpling shop. She had arranged a writing desk for Zhou Er Ni. She often came here to write documents and making records.

Chapter 348: Street stall

She left her two little girls to play below. Zhou Xiao Mei went upstairs to find her fourth sister-in-law.

"What's the matter? Have you eaten yet?" Lin Qing He uttered when she saw her.

"I will eat with you later." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't act like an outsider.

Lin Qing He nodded and smiled: "How's the business?"

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were very hard-working. The bun shop stayed open in the morning until after dinner before they close. Almost open for the whole day.

"Pretty good." When talking about her business, a smile lit up on Zhou Xiao Mei's face.

It was almost the end of October now and it was nearly the second month since they came here. The first month they made more than 100, which was like a reassurance pill for her and her Da Lin.

This month's earning made it evident to Zhou Xiao Mei how profitable this bun shop was.

Su Da Lin was a diligent person. He had bought a tricycle this month. In the morning, he left the shop to Zhou Xiao Mei's care. His mother-in-law, Mother Zhou would often come to help.

As for himself, he rode the tricycle out to sell buns.

He used a foam box with a layer of two clean cloths inside. Then he grabbed some oiled paper for the buns and he can do his business.

The business was really good.

Combining with the shop, this month, which had yet to end, had exceeded 200 yuan.

How can Zhou Xiao Mei not be overjoyed?

"Work hard and you won't do badly in the future." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, Sheng Mei went to watch TV at home yesterday and said you opened another clothing store." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke.

"I'm just messing around." Lin Qing He smilingly answered.

"What messing around!? Fourth Sister-in-law, why are you so brilliant?" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered enviously: "If only I could be as good as Fourth Sister-in-law!"

Her fourth sister-in-law was truly a female of the new era. There was nothing she can't do. She was even better than men.

Her fourth sister-in-law opened a dumpling shop. She didn't know how the dumpling shop's business was, the bun shop can be used as a comparison.

At most, it can also earn more than 200 yuan. Although it was a lot, it definitely cannot compare to the clothing store.

Zhou Er Ni didn't say anything. However, Xu Sheng Mei did say when it's busy, the clothing store can make two to three thousand yuan a month.

Of course, there were expenses and so on to consider. Still, the profits will certainly not be low.

Otherwise, her fourth sister-in-law couldn't open one at the beginning of the year and another at the end of this year, right?

Zhou Xiao Mei guessed it right. The profit of the clothing store was indeed huge. That's why when Lin Qing He heard that Ma Cheng Min had been laid off, she recruited him.

Regarding the profit of the women's clothing store. Because of the addition of a small workshop, the profit had increased a lot as there was no middleman.

At the peak, the profit of the clothing store was close to 3,000 yuan.

So adding a men's clothing store was no problem. Anyway opening one store was still opening. Same for two stores.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, what do you think of me getting some clothes from your small clothing factory and set up a street stall in the plaza in the evening?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Lin Qing He smiled: "What small clothing factory? It's a small workshop." Then she continued, "Of course, you can take it. But can you handle so much?"

Su Da Lin had to get up super early in the morning. Although he can rest at noon, he was still tired. It was better to rest early in the evening.

"I definitely can. How much money can a piece make?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"I can let you profit three dimes and give you five pieces a day." Lin Qing He grinningly stated when she saw that she was really interested.

Three dimes per piece weren't much, but it wasn't little either. Not to mention there were five pieces to sell. If she can sell two or three pieces each night, it was almost an average person’s salary.

"Alright." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't dislike the condition, so she agreed.

Counting the days, how long had she not gone to work to make money?

When she used to have a job, it was only slightly over 20 yuan a month. It wasn't too much. Only half of Su Da Lin's.

But even if it was only twenty or so, she had earned by herself. She felt mentally satisfied.

There was nothing wrong with being a housewife at home. It was just Zhou Xiao Mei, who was used to earning, wanted to have her own job now.

That day, she ate with them at the dumpling shop. After eating, she brought five pieces of clothes back. She left the children to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to mind. Zhou Xiao Mei pulled Su Da Lin away to set up a street stall.

With five pieces of clothes, she can start hawking her ware.

Su Da Lin didn't have any objections. The bun shop was very stable and won't do badly, but since his wife wanted to make some earning, then go for it.

There were only five pieces of clothes. At this time, the stall business was very popular.

Zhou Xiao Mei found a place with a lot of people, and loudly advertised: "New clothes! Brand new directly from the manufacturer. They're sold at a lower price. Anyone who is interested can come and take a look."

The five pieces of clothes were in five styles and colors. Whether it was quality or style, they were all very top-notch.

Soon, people came to check them out. They didn't necessarily have buy it when they saw it. Still, five pieces of clothes were finally sold.

Five pieces of clothing earned her one and a half yuan. Zhou Xiao Mei was greatly pleased.

This took less than an hour.

"Da Lin, the money in the capital is so easy to earn!" Zhou Xiao Mei was in a merry mood.

Su Da Lin just smiled.

His heart finally gained peace which wasn't there before.

When they first came, he felt really uneasy. But being the capital for the past two months, he deeply realized that as long as he wasn't lazy, he can still make money and support his family.

"I'm going to ask Fourth Sister-in-law if I can get more clothes." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

She went to find her fourth sister-in-law the next day.

Lin Qing He understood from her behavior that had sold out the clothes.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, can you give me more clothes from your small factory? I want to take more." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke.

"My side can't do it. There are two shops." Lin Qing He explained: "But if you want the clothes I got from the clothes factory, I can give you in bulk. However, the profit is only two dimes."

She brought the goods from the clothing factory, so the price was naturally high. Lin Qing He did not plan to give it to Zhou Xiao Mei according to that price.

Because she also had to make money. Every time it was Zhou Qing Bai and her who talked to Wang Yuan about the contract. Wang Yuan's factory was only found after she and Zhou Qing Bai had changed factory several times.

Those factories from before weren't good factories.

The most important thing was that if these clothes weren't wholesaled to Zhou Xiao Mei, her shop can also take them on. The reason why they were wholesaled to Zhou Xiao Mei was to give her some sweetness as the two of them had a good relationship.

If it were another? See if she would give wholesale price and give away profit?.

So don't say that she was black-hearted. This was business. It was also a mutually beneficial business. She will not have any arrogant mentality because she gave up so much profit. Zhou Xiao Mei had the earned money through her own efforts. It was a win-win.

Chapter 349: Together time

Zhou Xiao Mei started her career as a street seller.

She knew to be contented. Not all of her clothes would be sold every day. Sometimes she sold a lot and sometimes less. Whether she earned a few dimes or a yuan or so, she was deeply pleased.

Hu Zi and Zhou Er Ni had to go to evening classes every night.

In comparison, Xu Sheng Mei was a lot more idle. She came over to her grandparents' to watch TV every day.

"Grandma, how much money does Aunt (Xiao Mei) make by selling clothes on the street?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.

"It's about a yuan." Mother Zhou knew the answer as she had heard her daughter say.

She still felt that Fourth Daughter-in-law knew how to take care of her sister-in-law, Xiao Mei. Not too much and not too little. Even if she earned a dollar a day, it'll be 30 yuan a month.

This was also an income.

"Grandma, really can't let my brother come over? Even if he doesn't work at the shop, it would be fine for him to sell clothes like Aunt (Xiao Mei)." Xu Sheng Mei said.

Mother Zhou said: "It's not a bad idea. However, whether your brother can come over, don't ask Grandma about this. Go to find your Aunt." Then she continued: "That's right. Both Er Ni and Hu Zi are attending evening classes. Why didn’t you go, Sheng Mei?"

"I can't read." Xu Sheng Mei said.

"Then, ask Er Ni. Learn from her. Your aunt is very busy. She has no time to teach you this. You learn from Er Ni and Hu Zi and listen to your aunt. Nothing can go wrong by studying." Zhou Mu Said.

"You have to study more!" Father Zhou also agreed and said.

Both of them were taken around the Bei University by old Wang.

For the two of them, rural old people of the older generation, being able to stroll around the country's best university had them walking like they were floating.

Old Wang’s original words were: "Knowledge changes destiny. Studying and progress are required. Society is developing. Other things are not known yet. But what you learn is your own and you will never lose it for a lifetime."

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, who had attended literacy class for a few days, deeply agreed.

The rest they can't understand, but they did understand the sentence 'what you learn is your own and you will never lose it for a lifetime'.

So knowing that Four Daughter-in-law had arranged for their grandson and granddaughter to go to evening classes, both Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were delighted.

Xu Sheng Mei responded: "I know I have to study but I had been delayed by my mother. Hu Zi and Er Ni both went to school before. I don't understand anything now."

"Take your time studying and you'll get." Mother Zhou said: "Your aunt had also attended a literacy class before. Now, look how brilliant she is? She entered a place like Bei University as a teacher."

W
hen she and her old partner followed old Wang around Bei University, they had gone to the lecture room to see Fourth Daughter-in-law. She stood on the podium and spoke in a foreign language. That sight was pleasing to the eye.

Mother Zhou felt that she had never gained so much face in her life.

"Grandma, you think of me too highly. How many miles does it take to find someone like Aunt?" Although Xu Sheng Mei was a little afraid of her aunt, she had to admit that her aunt was really the most capable among the women she had ever seen.

She created another small workshop clothe shop and hired workers as well as starting a small clothing factory. And she was still teaching at Bei University. How many things can one person do?

"Your uncle is lucky." Mother Zhou grinned.

Her youngest son was indeed blessed. By marrying such a wife, he basically had nothing to worry about.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't want to talk about this. She still wanted to introduce her brother. And her younger sisters too.

After all, life here was so good. The countryside couldn't compare.

What's more, her mother knew how to make clothes. If she comes here, she can also help out in the small workshop.

But these words can only be held in her heart. She dared not say them.

Before nine o'clock, Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin both returned.

Mother Zhou asked, "It's getting colder and colder here. Is business starting to decline?"

"My fourth sister-in-law said that she had arranged for a batch of men's cotton-padded clothes. Business shouldn't be bad then." Zhou Xiao Mei replied in a good mood.

Sure enough, it was right to follow her fourth sister-in-law.

Business was better tonight. She made more than a yuan.

"Da Lin, let's not go hawking ware tomorrow. Instead, take my parents to the bathhouse to take a wash." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Okay." Su Da Lin nodded with a smile.

"Aunt, can I go with you and grandma tomorrow?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.

"Sure. Come here to eat and we will leave after six o'clock. While you're at it, ask Fourth Sister-in-law if she is going." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

Xu Sheng Mei nodded.

Most of the time, Xu Sheng Mei stayed here to sleep. There are a few rooms here. She slept in the study room alone.

The next morning, she returned.

In other words, there was only Zhou Er Ni in the dumpling shop. Zhou Er Ni wasn't afraid at all. There was nothing to be afraid of. The door was firmly locked.

If she had to admit the apologetic truth, sleeping on her own was more peaceful. Nevermind that Xu Sheng Mei had stinky feet as she didn't like to wash her feet frequently, she also yelled and talked in her sleep.

Lin Qing He's men's clothing store was completely renovated in only three days. Although it was agreed with Wang Yuan that the order will be ready in half a month, Lin Qing He still went ahead and took some back to open the store.

The subsequent goods will be received later.

The menswear's business wasn't as good as that as womenswear. Still, it wasn't bad. On the first day it opened, 13 cotton-padded clothes were sold. On the second day, they sold a little more, almost 20 pieces.

The way it was, was pretty good. However, it was far away from womenswear's explosive business model.

It won't lose money. Just manage it as it was.

Zhou Xiao Mei knew that the cotton-padded clothes had arrived. She came over and took some of them out to sell on the street. Fourth Sister-in-law allowed her five dimes profit.

It was sold until November. It snowed, so no more street selling.

At this time, she can saw the benefits of self-employment.

The snow had more or less affected business. The few store's businesses had dropped a little, but it was still okay.

Lin Qing He had a rare opportunity to finished class early that afternoon, so she came to see Zhou Qing Bai: "Want to go to the bathhouse?"

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife. Seeing her deep smile, the corner of his mouth also raised and said, "Wait for Second to get out of class first."

When Zhou Xuan came over after class, Zhou Qing Bai passed the work in the shop to him and said that they would eat by themselves at night.

Then he went home with his wife to get clothes and go to the bathhouse.

After taking a wash, the two of them came to the restaurant to eat roast duck and enjoyed their together time.

"We filled our stomach, now it's time to go home." Lin Qing He looked at her Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He settled the bill and went home with his wife. The couple went to bed early that night.

When Zhou Kai, Hu Zi, and the others closed the shops and went home to watch TV until ten o'clock, they saw Zhou Qing Bai coming out to pour a cup of water and mix it with honey before bringing it back to the room.

All three half-grown lads were clueless.

Chapter 350: Be serious

Lin Qing He's complexion was particularly great the next day.

Between Zhou Qing Bai's eyebrows, one can sense peace and softness. Discerning people can tell at a glance that this was a man with a happy family.

Zhou Qin Bai persisted in getting up early even until now.

Even though it was cold now, he still headed to the dumpling shop at six o'clock in the morning. It was inevitable that it'll disturb Xu Sheng Mei and Zhou Mei Ni who are still sleeping on the second floor.

That's why Xu Sheng Mei liked her grandparent's side.

It didn’t matter to Zhou Er Ni. She went to bed early. After returning from evening classes at night, she sometimes would go to the apartment building with Hu Zi to watch TV for a while. But most of the time she asked Hu Zi to send her back to the dumpling shop early to rest.

When Zhou Qing Bai came to open the door, start making the dough and work away, Zhou Er Ni would get up and set up the bed. Then she came down to help her fourth uncle.

When she was almost done with the work, she ate breakfast. Afterward, she went up to the second floor to study. Once it was time for work, she went to the clothing store to open the shop.

Life was completely a routine.

But have to say, after coming over this year, Zhou Er Ni's aura had changed a lot.

Using Zhou Gui Lai's words, she appeared similar to his mother.

In fact, Zhou Er Ni wasn't copying her fourth aunt, Lin Qing He. But rather, Lin Qing He deliberately promoted this niece and taught her a lot.

However, Lin Qing He didn't show favoritism. Xu Sheng Mei and Hu Zi had also received her guidance.

Zhou Er Ni took in 80% and Hu Zi was 60%. As for Xu Sheng Mei, it wasn't even 20%.

Her favorite thing was to watch TV. She had completed her work well. So Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Can only say that each person's pursuits were different.

After Zhou Er Ni came here, not only did her aura change a lot, she also grew taller. She was almost one point six meters tall.

Her skin had turned whiter.

If she goes back to the village again, it will definitely surprise people.

"After eating, go study." Zhou Qing Bai gave her a bowl of dumplings and said.

"En." Zhou Er Ni nodded. After eating meat and cabbage dumplings, she went to the second floor to study.

Zhou Qing Bai can handle it all by himself. He was used to it and was very orderly.

The dumpling shop's business was really stable now. It got a profit of more than 300 yuan a month.

Even when Zhou Qing Bai had done reselling with his wife, he would never look down on this income.

On the contrary, he was very satisfied with the dumpling shop's income, which was about ten yuan a day.

Xu Sheng Mei came over after eating at her grandparent's side.

When she came over and saw her uncle was busy in the shop, she helped out with bringing the dumplings to the guests. She displayed some hesitation.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't even ask. When nieces have a matter, they can find their aunt. He wouldn't intervene even when he was their uncle.

"Uncle, I...I want to talk with you about something." Seeing her uncle did not ask, Xu Sheng Mei hesitantly uttered.

"Tell your aunt." Zhou Qing Bai worked away without turning his head. He was in the middle of making dumplings.

Because the dumplings here were really good value, they were all famous in this area. As long as one wanted dumplings, they will definitely think of here.

Some people didn't come to the store to eat. They would come to buy raw ones and go back to cook them for themselves. Every day Zhou Qing Bai had to make a lot.

If Aunt Ma was here, she would wash her hands and help with wrapping when there is no washing to do.

The margin of a bowl of dumplings was so thin. To be able to make more than 300 profit in a month, raw dumplings was one of the reasons.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't expect that she would be blocked by her uncle before she said it.

"Uncle, I dare not talk about it with Aunt." Xu Sheng Mei pursed her lips.

Only then, Zhou Qing Bai looked at her: "If you don't tell your aunt, it's pointless to even tell me about it. Your aunt manages the family affairs."

Xu Sheng Mei felt that she couldn't continue this conversation today.

Uncle, can you be more courageous? Do you have to listen to Aunt on everything?

"Uncle, I don't know if there is a shortage of people here. Can my brother be recruited?" Xu Sheng Mei directly blurted.

Zhou Qing Bai responded, "Go ask your aunt."

Then he continued to make his own dumplings. No other words were said.

Although he didn't give any response to Xu Sheng Mei, Zhou Qing Bai told his wife about it when he saw her.

Lin Qing He stated, "There is no shortage of people here."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded and said nothing else.

Lin Qing He's eyes twinkled at him, "What? Not going to say a few words?"

"You call the shots." Zhou Qing Bai said seriously.

Lin Qing He laughed and then stared at her own man: "Pay attention to whether there is any lamb. Buy some to nourish yourself."

"Not tired. I want more tonight." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and replied.

Lin Qing He gave him a light hammer: "Be serious."

But really, she liked how her Qing Bai treated her alone so amorously

It was snowing. Eating lamb was naturally excellent. It was very nourishing.

Because Lin Qing He wanted to eat lamb, Zhou Qing Bai naturally kept an eye out. The marketplace he goes to was going to get lamb. It was still a few days away.

Zhou Qing Bai found another store, which was also excellent.

As the old saying goes, pig's front, dog's behind, and the lamb's middle.

Lamb's best part was its lamb chops. Zhou Qing Bai gained this knowledge from eating. He bought ten jins of lamb. All lamb chops.

Of course, he also bought mutton. He planned to add mutton dumplings to the dumpling shop's menu.

Lin Qing He had a fragrant mutton and radish soup on that day. It was especially delicious when served with the grilled one.

"Qing Bai..."

"Qing Bai, you so good. I want to eat lamb and went to make it for me." Before Lin Qing He's words came out, the mischievous brat Zhou Gui Lao parroted and continued her words in imitation.

Lin Qing He got goosebumps and glared at him: "Are you eating or not? If not, put down the bowl and go to the house to wash your grandparents' feet!"

Zhou Qing Bai blandly glanced at his son.

Zhou Gui Lai immediately expressed that he'll zip it and then picked up the bowl to eat his meal.

Lin Qing He harrumphed and said to Zhou Qing Bai: "Stroll around outside after eating?"

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. Then he ordered Second and Third: "Close at eight."

"Alright." The college freshman, Zhou Xuan nodded his head. While Zhou Gui Lai spoke, "Are you going to the movies? Take me with you."

"Go by yourself if you want to go." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

After eating lamb ribs and drinking mutton soup, they ate grilled chops. Only then, Lin Qing He's whole body was warmed up. Zhou Qing Bai was done eating too. The couple ignored the children and went out for a stroll.

"Such a cold snowy day. I admire them both." Zhou Gui Lai shook his head with a helpless expression.

Chapter 351: Unfeeling

Today Xu Sheng Mei was also present to eat lamb. She went to her grandparent's side after eating.

In response to this, she said: "It seems that Uncle listens to Aunt?"

"It's not it seems. He does." Hu Zi continued.

He didn't go to his uncle's house often before but he had heard a little bit. When his mother returned, she would mention it occasionally.

She said that Uncle couldn't control Aunt and let Aunt spend money indiscriminately. Don't know how to live at all.

Later, his mother's opinion changed, saying that Uncle was really blessed to marry a woman like Aunt. She took good care of him.

He was almost the same as when he first retired. Neither thin nor weak at all.

Later, it became Uncle had accumulated blessing in the past life. To be able to marry a college student back.

Then, later on, he came over here and saw it with his own eyes. Basically, it was his aunt who had the final say at home.

But have to say it can't go wrong by listening to his aunt.

Zhou Er Ni didn't have much reaction. Fourth Uncle always listened to Fourth Aunt. It had always been this case. She had long gotten used to it.

"Sister Sheng Mei, if you are looking for someone in the future, then you have to look for one like my dad. Use him as a standard, understand?" Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Uncle isn't in charge of the family," Xu Sheng Mei said.

"Then do you wish that your partner is in charge of your family in the future? And not you?" Zhou Gui Lai looked at her in surprise.

Xu Sheng Mei replied, "Of course I'm in charge."

"Then that's enough." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Zhou Xuan didn't say anything. At this time, a customer came in. Zhou Xuan went to cook dumplings.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't go on anymore. When she finished eating, she left the dishes for Zhou Er Ni to clean up. She went over to her grandparents' place.

Today, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, Zhou Xiao Mei, and Su Da Lin's family were also eating lamb.

Zhou Qing Bai got Zhou Gui Lai to send a few jins over. Stewed with radishes and eat with grilled mantou. Naturally, it was delicious

"Sheng Mei, have you eaten it yet? If not, join us." Mother Zhou said.

"I have eaten it." Xu Sheng Mei smiled.

She went to watch TV. After a while, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had finished their meal. Zhou Xiao Mei and the children were too. Su Da Lin cleared up the plate.

"Eat less. Your stomach is full of fat." Zhou Xiao Mei gave him a look and said.

"It'll...go to waste...if not eaten." Su Da Lin innocently replied.

Zhou Xiao Mei amusedly barked out: "Then eat it."

Really, why did she love this silly look?

Su Da Lin grinned and then ate the rest. Zhou Xiao Mei saw that he liked it, and said, "Let's not live so tightly. How about eating more lamb this year?"

"Okay." Su Da Lin nodded.

This mutton was really delicious and nourishing. It was really wonderful to have more of it in such cold weather.

Zhou Xiao Mei left the bowls for him to clean up.

When she walked over, she heard Xu Sheng Mei talking to her grandparents: "It seems Uncle completely listen to Aunt."

Mother Zhou felt it was natural: "Your aunt is right. Of course, your uncle listens to her."

"Ain't that right. Whichever man marries a wife like Fourth Sister-in-law is bringing glory to the ancestors? How many years less do one have to struggle?" Zhou Xiao Mei listened and added.

Xu Sheng Mei choked and said, "My uncle is also very capable."

"Fourth Brother's greatest strength is by marrying such a wife in his life." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

"Aunt, why do you say it like Uncle depends on a woman for food." Xu Sheng Mei felt her heart was blocked and blurted.

Mother Zhou didn't like to hear this, and said, "Sheng Mei, what are you talking about? Your uncle is relying on his own."

"I...I know. It's just Aunt (Xiao Mei) was praising Aunt like she is a fairy. As if Uncle's everything was given by Aunt." Xu Sheng Mei responded.

Mother Zhou replied: "Your aunt (Xiao Mei) is right. If it wasn't for your aunt getting admitted to Bei University, would your uncle come here?"

If it weren't for daughter-in-law being so capable, youngest son would still be farming in the countryside now. This was the truth. No one can deny it.

The household registration was transferred by the daughter-in-law. Which wasn't easy.

She had heard from her neighbors. If her daughter-in-law hadn't a large capability, it would cost at least thousands of yuan to move her household registration. Two or three thousand may not necessarily be enough.

Mother Zhou was shocked.

At the same time, she embedded it in her mind. Especially when she visited Bei University at that time and passed by the classroom. She saw Fourth Daughter-in-law giving lectures to a group of college students in class. The impression was deeply imprinted in Mother Zhou even until now.

She held a trace of admiration for this daughter-in-law which she herself wasn't conscious of.

Xu Sheng Mei felt her mouth was blocked to death, "Da Wa also got admitted to college."

"Da Wa was admitted to college due to Fourth Sister-in-law's guidance and effort. Without a mother like Fourth Sister-in-law, do you think that the old Zhou family can produce college students? Yang Yang and Wu Ni are struggling with their study. Even like this, they got Fourth Sister-in-law's guidance. If not, their grades will be worse." Zhou Xiao Mei pointed out.

"That's right." Mother Zhou agreed.

It was because of this daughter-in-law that her youngest son's three sons were all talented.

When speaking of this, how much respect was gained?

The two old ladies next door knew that her two grandsons attended Bei University and always envied her.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't say anything.

However, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't let her go. She looked at her and said, "Sheng Mei, do you have any against your aunt (Qing He)?"

"No...no." Xu Sheng Mei hurriedly answered: "Aunt, why do you say that?"

"Aunt said this naturally because Aunt understands your aunt (Qing He). If you have any matter, say it directly to her. Don't talk about it behind her back." Zhou Xiao Mei stared at her.

"Aunt, I really didn't." Xu Sheng Mei's eyes reddened and said aggrievedly.

"It's fine if you didn't. Let's watch TV." Zhou Xiao Mei waved her hand.

The reason why Zhou Xiao Mei can get along with Lin Qing He was because their temperament was somewhat similar. They weren't the kind to stuff it inside.

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't even bother to talk when seeing this niece's persistent denial.

"Don't worry about your aunt and your uncle's matter. If your uncle listens to your aunt, I will rest assured for the rest of my life." Mother Zhou stated.

After having the chatter about complaints about unfilial daughters-in-law with the two old ladies next door, Mother Zhou felt that Fourth Daughter-in-law was faultless.

Because of this, Xu Sheng Mei couldn't focus on watching TV.

Zhou Xiao Mei murmured to Su Da Lin when they went to sleep at night: "This girl, Sheng Mei. WHta is up with her? I felt there's something in her speech tonight. She is trying sow discord in the relationship between Fourth Sister-in-law and my mother."

"She... couldn't possibly?" Su Da Lin didn't have that much thought.

"Why do I feel that this girl is a bit like Second Sister-in-law? Unfeeling no matter how the relationship is nurtured." Zhou Xiao Mei continued.

Chapter 352: Pregnant?

In Zhou Xiao Mei's eyes, her second sister-in-law got a white-eyed wolf trait.

But what happened tonight made Zhou Xiao Mei feel uncomfortable. Her fourth sister-in-law was very kind to this niece.

She brought her from her hometown and only had to watch the clothing store. The monthly salary was the same as Aunt Ma who washed the dishes, but food and accommodation were included.

The likes of clothes, quilts, electric fans, etc., had all been paid.

What was available was what she ate.

It can be said that Zhou Xiao Mei's life in the county wasn't as good as Xu Sheng Mei's here.

In addition, her fourth sister-in-law wanted to train them. Er Ni and Hu Zi were sent to evening classes for further study and advancement. If Xu Sheng Mei wanted to, she could go.

All this got in return were Xu Sheng Mei's these words tonight?

The more Zhou Xiao Mei thought about it, the angrier she became. She felt that this niece, Xu Sheng Mei was a bit of a white-eyed wolf. Not remembering the good!

Clueless to his wife's mental twist and turns, Su Da Lin said: "Go...to... bed earlier."

"Let's sleep then." Zhou Xiao Mei understood that he would have to get up early to open a shop tomorrow, and nodded.

"I want... want it." To her surprise, Su Da Lin said.

Zhou Xiao Mei was taken aback. Then she gave him a light hammer. Su Da Lin, who had mutton, smiled and flipped over.

Zhou Xiao Mei fell asleep soundly after being distracted like this.

She didn't tell her fourth sister-in-law about this. This was to avoid adding trouble for her fourth sister-in-law.

Lin Qing He was in a good mood recently. The mutton soup stewed by Zhou Qing Bai was really flavorful and tasty.

What's more, he would separately cook a goji soup broth for her to have before going to bed.

"Eating like this, I will get fat." Lin Qing He muttered.

"It's better to be plumper. You're too thin." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He rolled her eyes. How was she too thin? She was just right like this. She could wear all kinds of clothes.

"Eat more." Zhou Qing Bai had a twinkle in his eyes.

Lin Qing He only drank the soup. She didn't eat meat. Under Zhou Qing Bai's urging, she nibbled a few and Zhou Qing Bai ate the rest.

The couple went to brush their teeth after eating and then rested.

Don't know if it was because winter was here or they had much mutton since Zhou Qing Bai was always restless during the night. It won't stop until Lin Qing He give it to him.

Lin Qing He basically left him in control. However, Lin Qing He suddenly remembered one day.

Her period was late by two days this month?

Lin Qing He froze. Zhou Qing Bai asked, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing." Lin Qing He shook her head, but her mind couldn't help but wonder.

Her menstruation was always punctual. After some counting, it actually hadn't come today? It was two days late.

Thinking how active Zhou Qing Bai was in this while. Basically, it was every day...

Lin Qing He's heartbeat slowed by a beat.

How could possibly Zhou Qing Bai know what his wife was thinking? He wanted to toss around again.

Lin Qing He quickly interjected: "I'm tired tonight. Let's go to bed early."

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her. Thinking that she was indeed tired these days, he said: "Then go to sleep."

So he hugged his wife and went to sleep contentedly.

Lin Qing He was a little worried. Was she pregnant? But it can't be. She did the ligation. Was it possible that she can still be pregnant?

Lin Qing He kept on thinking until twelve o'clock. As for Zhou Qing Bai, he already slept like a pig. Worry-free.

Lin Qing He couldn't help but squeezed his face. This baddie. He was clueless about the good thing he did and can still sleep so soundly.

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai opened his eyes drowsily.

"Hold me to sleep." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai put her in his arms and the couple slept together.

Now the snow outside was a bit heavy. Still, it was warm inside.

Lin Qing He only had two classes the next morning. After these two classes were over, Lin Qing He quietly came to the hospital for examination.

"Menstruation delayed for three days does not necessarily mean pregnancy. Is there any discomfort in the body?" the doctor asked.

"No." Lin Qing He shook her head and couldn't help saying: "It used to be very punctual."

Counting today, this was the third day. There was still no feeling of it coming. Lin Qing He was a little scared.

"How is your appetite these days?" the doctor asked again.

"I have a very good appetite. Always eat a lot. What's more, I often get sleepy." Lin Qing He mentioned.

Not to mention the delayed menstruation, she had a good appetite and was sleepy. She can fall asleep on the table while preparing for class!

"It's very easy to get tired." Lin Qing He continued on.

She used to have four classes in the morning,. It was all right. Today, she only had two classes and she already felt tired.

"It's really possible that you are pregnant," the doctor said while looking at her.

"But I have been ligated." Lin Qing He couldn't help but said. Her face showed her mixed feelings. She didn't know whether she was happy or unhappy.

"There are chances of one in ten thousand that the ligation failed. Some time ago, someone who was similar to you came over. Her man was ligated but she was still pregnant. Fortunately, the relationship between husband and wife is good, otherwise, there would be family conflicts."The doctor explained.

"But... but my youngest son is already thirteen years old. Fourteen after the New Year. I haven't been pregnant for so many years, so how come now..." Lin Qing He stammered.

"Have you eaten something good recently?" In midst of writing a docket, the doctor spoke without looking up.

"Eat mutton for more than half a month." Lin Qing He answered.

"Okay, let's have a checkup." The doctor said after completing the docket.

Lin Qing He went for an examination in a panic. Then came over with a report, with a relaxed look on her face: "Look, doctor, I'm not pregnant!"

She was still a little afraid of birthing children. She was now thirty-five. If she was pregnant, she would be regarded as advanced maternal age (AMA). It was simply scary!

"You can't say that." The doctor read the document and said, "It's also possible that the time is too short to be detected."

Lin Qing He's expression froze. The doctor spoke, "Your symptoms are very consistent with early pregnancy. I suggest you come back for a check-up again in a week. Of course, if you have menstruation during this period, you don't need to come back."

When Lin Qing He came to the dumpling shop, she saw Zhou Qing Bai making mutton dumplings. She couldn't resist the urge to beat him.

Zhou Qing Bai looked confusedly at his wife.

"Don't pretend with me!" Lin Qing He snorted.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows.

Lin Qing He ignored him. She turned around and went back home. Zhou Xuan was writing a thesis at the desk on the second floor. Zhou Qing Bai yelled, "Second, come down and work."

"I'm busy." Zhou Xuan responded.

"Right now." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Zhou Xuan came down first. Zhou Qing Bai dumped his work to him and chased after his wife.

Chapter 353: Think of a name

Zhou Qing Bai was also a little anxious. His wife was clearly in a bad mood today and he didn't know why.

Lin Qing He arrived home and saw him trailing after her. She uttered in surprise: "Why are you back?"

"Second is there." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He gave him a blank look before entering the house.

Zhou Qing Bai brewed her a cup of honey. Lin Qing He was still a little daze while drinking the honey water.

"Wife, what's up?" Zhou Qing Bai hesitated.

Lin Qing He glanced at him. She didn't want to tell him. It might turn into a misunderstanding? However, Lin Qing He felt that the possibility of misunderstanding was relatively low.

She couldn't torment herself. This baddie caused it, so he should let him know.

Finally, she spoke: "My period has been delayed for three days. It still hasn't come yet."

Zhou Qing Bai knew his wife's thing's timing accurately. But he had been a little bit wild during this period, so it was inevitable that he will not remember it.

Now being reminded by his wife, he remembered.

Seeing him appeared dazed, Lin Qing He knew that he had misunderstood. She didn't have the mood swings she gets during her period and said: "I went to the hospital for an examination."

"What did the doctor say?" Zhou Qing Bai hurriedly asked.

His wife's thing had always been on time. Rarely missed. Even if there was, it was a day or two. Never three days.

"There was nothing wrong according to the report, but the doctor said..." Lin Qing He pursed her lips.

"What did they say?" Zhou Qing Bai couldn't help being a little worried.

Lin Qing He hammered him: "Look what good things you did."

Zhou Qing Bai didn't understand at first. When he saw his wife behave like this, he was shocked. His face displayed incredulous.

He stared at his wife in a daze. His hands trembled: "Wife, what... what did the doctor say?"

Lin Qing He gave him an eye roll and said: "Don't be so excited. The report says I am not pregnant!"

Zhou Qing Bai deflated like a leaking balloon.

Lin Qing He couldn't help it. She pinched his face and said: "You conscienceless man. I'm thirty-five years old and you still expect me to be pregnant? Aren't you worry about me being too old and it being risky?

"You are not old. You are young." Zhou Qing Bai comforted.

Lin Qing He was satisfied now. Seeing that his face couldn't hide his disappointment, she turned away: "The doctor said, although the report said that I'm not pregnant, but it does not necessarily mean I'm not pregnant."

Zhou Qing Bai froze and stared at his wife.

"It's also possible that the time is too short to be checked out. But it's very likely that I am pregnant." Lin Qing He aggrievedly stated.

She also had that feeling. She became sleepy and tired easily. And her appetite was particularly good. It wasn't like this before.

The dimming glow on Zhou Qing Bai's face brightened and flared up again.

After all, he was really diligent during this time and his wife let him indulge. With the exception of last night, he really hadn't missed for a single day.

Zhou Qing Bai's eyes were full of smiles and joy. He felt like his whole body didn't where to put his hands and feet.

"Qing Bai, if I am pregnant, what do we do?" Lin Qing He worried.

Zhou Qing Bai immediately comforted her: "Don't be afraid. With our current conditions, there's nothing to worry about."

Lin Qing He aggrievedly look at him: "Do you really want me to have a baby?" She was this old. Not young anymore. If she was in the countryside, she was at age of holding her grandchildren.

Zhou Qing Bai hurriedly soothed: "If you are, then give birth. This is our fate with this child."

Lin Qing He felt aggrieved to death. At this age, she still had to go for a fourth child. Was there anymore unlucky than her?

"There will be family planning next year." Lin Qing He continued.

"Perfect, our child will be here next year. It'll be in time. After giving birthing, we're done." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

He had asked his wife about it. It was at the end of next year. The child will be born around the Mid-Autumn Festival next year.

A calm person like Zhou Qing Bai was very excited.

"Wife, go and lie down on the bed. Is there anywhere uncomfortable? I'll rub it for you? Why don't you ask other teachers to substitute the lessons?" Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He had the anger but not the energy and replied, "Forget it. I don't know if I am pregnant or not. Don't talk about it outside and cause a joke."

"You must be pregnant." Zhou Qing Bai declared firmly: "You have a very good appetite these past few days."

Lin Qing He swept a glance at him. Zhou Qing Bai said, "Okay, let's not tell anyone about it yet."

Though he said that, but as long as it was a discerning person, they can tell that he was so floating in happiness.

Especially when Lin Qing He's period still didn't come the next day.

It hadn't arrived for the fourth day.

Lin Qing He was already in despair.

"Second, support your mother to go to school. The ground is icy. Keep a good eye out!" Zhou Qing Bai instructed Zhou Xuan.

Zhou Xuan nodded and agreed.

Zhou Gui Lai came up and asked: "Dad, what's wrong with you? Why do I see you grinning non-stop since yesterday until now?"

Zhou Qing Bai was in a good mood and didn't mind. He said, "You also support your mother there. Then head to your school."

"Becoming an old buddha now." Zhou Gui Lai muttered in surprise.

Second Brother was enough. Why include him?

"Don't listen to your dad's madness. Quickly go to school." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Then she went to class by herself. Zhou Xuan didn't support but he did keep watch. After arriving at Bei University, he asked, "Mom, are you feeling unwell anywhere? Do you want to ask for a leave?"

"The winter vacation is almost here, so why ask for a leave?" Lin Qing He waved her hand.

It was December. There were about 20 days until the holiday break. This year’s holiday was relatively long. From the twenty of December until the Lantern Festival (15th of lunar January).

Lin Qing He went to class. During the lecture, she was hoping for her period to come.

But it was a pity. Whether it was morning or afternoon, it still didn't come. One can guess Lin Qing He's mood.

When she came back and saw Zhou Qing Bai, he wasn't acting like his usual self. It wasn't pleasing to her eyes.

B"Wife, have some white fungus and red dates soup." Zhou Qing Bai brought a bowl of white fungus and red dates soup over. Lin Qing He just happened to be a little thirsty, so she harrumphed and reluctantly had it.

After finishing, her anger was suppressed. Then she sighed.

"Qing Bai, think of a name." Lin Qing He said while looking at Zhou Qing Bai.

Counting today, this was already the fourth day. Never happened before. And combined with her symptoms, Lin Qing He basically concluded that she was really pregnant.

Zhou Qing Bai's eyes were full of delight: "I will go back to look up the dictionary at night and make a good one."

After returning home in the evening, Zhou Qing Bai flipped through the dictionary in the room.

If it's a son, it's Zhou Huai Wen. If it's a girl, it's Zhou Bao Bao.

Lin Qing He: "..."

Chapter 354: Close business

When dreaming at night, Zhou Qing Bai was in cloud nine as he held his precious baby girl.

But he was destined to be disappointed.

Lin Qing He, who was asleep, woke up suddenly in the middle of the night.

That familiar feeling!

But she didn't need to get out of bed. She was prepared!

Zhou Qing Bai was awakened by her movement. He hurriedly said: "What's wrong? Feeling unwell?"

Lin Qing He took in how nervous this man appeared. Thinking of how happy he was in these two days, Lin Qing He pursed her lips. She couldn't bear to tell him and decided to let him sleep well.

"It's nothing. Just thirsty." Lin Qing He replied.

Zhou Qing Bai got up, went out, and brought in a glass of warm water. Lin Qing He drank it, then lay down and continued to sleep.

Zhou Qing Bai was nervous. Seeing that she was asleep with a smile on her face, he was sure that there was nothing wrong, So he pulled the quilt in place and drowsed off.

Early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai had already gone to the dumpling shop. Zhou Gui Lai brought over a delicious breakfast.

"Mom, are you feeling unwell anywhere?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

Lin Qing He's feeling was in a knot.

This time, her period really tormented people.

But fortunately, their sons didn't know. Otherwise, this mix-up would really lose their face.

"Nowhere." Lin Qing He replied: "Have you ever eaten?"

"I have." Zhou Gui Lai nodded. He was relieved after making sure his mother's complexion was indeed okay. Then he was confused. Why did his father treat his mother like ceramics these past two days?

Lin Qing He asked while eating, "How is your father's mood today?"

"My dad is in a good mood today. Like he picked up some treasure." Zhou Gui Lai answered and then looked at his mother: "Mom, tell me the truth. From what I see, my dad is in a high spirit these past few days. Simply like he can fly. I have never seen him so happy before."

Lin Qing He sighed.

What can she say?

After finishing, she got Third to clean up the dishes and go to the dumpling shop. She went to class.

Along the way, she began to think, what can she do to make her Qing bai happy?

In the past two days, she thought she was pregnant. There was no shortage of her acting up. One time she was like this, another she was like that. She showed him attitude.

But he didn't express any complaint at all.

Not only did he have no complaints, but on the contrary, he coaxed her and treated her as an ancestor.

At this moment, she was feeling guilty. Especially guilty.

But she couldn't figure it out. What was going on? It was fine before, but this time it was delayed for four days. On top of that, he was so diligent before and she had those symptoms. She naturally thought like that.

After all, she hadn't truly been pregnant or given birth despite having three grown sons. So what experience could she have?

It was a bit like saying that it was windy when it was rain.

After the morning lectures, she didn't dare to face her Qing Bai. She headed straight to the apartment building. Zhou Qing Bai left the shop to his second son to manage and he returned with a rib and lotus congee.

Lin Qing He felt even more guilty when she saw her Qing Bai like this. Zhou Qing Bai said, "What's wrong? Quickly eat. It'll get cold in a bit."

"Qing Bai." Lin Qing He stared at him.

Zhou Qing Bai looked back at her and uttered, "Huh?"

Lin Qing He gave him a glance before bowing her head to eat. After eating, Zhou Qing Bai cleaned up the dishes and said, "Do you still have classes in the afternoon?"

"There are two classes." Lin Qing He said.

"Then I will pick you up."

"No need. I head over there after class." Lin Qinghe shook her head.

Zhou Qing Bai responded: "Then you go rest first."

Lin Qing He was indeed a little tired when she arrived here. She really got tired easily. So she went to nap first.

But there was no way to conceal such things.

And Lin Qing He didn't intend to hide it. So in the evening, when the couple went into the room after dinner, Lin Qing He confessed after closing the door.

"Qing Bai, that...that came." When Lin Qing He said this, she lowered his head like a kindergarten kid who had made a mistake. Completely afraid to look at her Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai paused: "What came?"

"That." Lin Qing He pursed her lips. Looking at him, she stated: "I'm not pregnant. It came last night."

Zhou Qing Bai was completely stunned. Lin Qing He quickly explained, "Qing Bai, I didn't do it on purpose. You know that I'm inexperienced, so with my previous symptoms... I misunderstood. Don't be mad." Toward the end, she can barely hear her quiet voice.

She got a guilty conscience. Lin Qing He had never been so guilty in her life.

Zhou Qing Bai saw his wife like this and responded, "Not pregnant, then not pregnant."

Lin Qing He peeked at him. She hurriedly went out and brewed him a cup of honey water. Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife. He took it and drank it.

"Wife, I'm not sad." Zhou Qing Bai said calmly.

He didn't sleep all night. The next day, he didn't start his business the next day. He wrote a piece of paper and stuck it on the door: "Closed for a day."

"My dad wants to rest?" Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai were both taken aback.

Not only them but also Hu Zi and Zhou Er Ni.

"Go about your business." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

She knew that this big misunderstanding was made too much damage to her Qing Bai. He longed for it. He hadn't wished it for many years was unable to get it.

He finally had hope but didn't expect it to be an empty basket. How can he not be disappointed and lost?

The news that Zhou Qing Bai had stopped business for one day was informed to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou by Xu Sheng Mei.

"Your uncle didn't open the door all day?" Mother Zhou asked in surprise.

"En. I don't know what happened. My uncle was very happy two days ago. I could see him smiling. I don't know what's going on today. He stayed at the apartment building all day." Xu Sheng Mei answered.

"Did he quarrel with your aunt?" Mother Zhou wondered.

"What quarrel? Don't blindly get involved." Father Zhou snapped at her.

"I'm not. But to not even open the shop. How can this do?" Mother Zhou said.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei came back from outside. It was only 6 o'clock at this time. They closed early today.

"Sheng Mei, you got off work so early?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"En. It's snowing heavily today, so the store closed early." Xu Sheng Mei nodded.

"Xiao Mei, have you seen your fourth sister-in-law?" Mother Zhou hurriedly asked.

"No. What happened to Fourth Sister-in-law?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked after removing her scarf.

"Your fourth sister-in-law and your fourth brother seem to be quarreling. Today, your fourth brother didn't open the shop for a day." Mother Zhou said.

Zhou Xiao Mei was shocked and turned to Xu Sheng Mei: "Your uncle didn't open the shop today?"

"En." Xu Sheng Mei nodded.

"It's still early now. Go and have a look." Mother Zhou said.

"Okay. But Mother, don't worry. It's impossible for my fourth brother and my fourth sister-in-law to quarrel." Zhou Xiao Mei responded and put her scarf on again.

Su Da Lin followed. The couple came over to the apartment building.

Chapter 355: Lay golden egg

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai nestled on the sofa as they watched TV. They happened to buy a pack of chestnuts from outside. So she peeled them for her family's Qing Bai to eat, while they were at it.

As for the children, they were sent out by Lin Qing He. Don't come back and disturb them before nine o'clock.

"This chestnut is a good thing for nourishing the kidney and spleen. Eat more and get nourishment. Once it's gone, let's work hard. Also, eat more mutton and beef. There will definitely be a chance." She peeled the chestnut and fed it to him.

Zhou Qing Bai ate the chestnuts. Watching TV, he said, "You don't want to give birth."

"Who said I don't want to give birth?" Lin Qing He replied immediately. Then she turned his face from the TV and looked at him and said: "Don't know how much I love you!"

Zhou Qing Bai still liked to hear these words but he didn't say anything. He turned his face to continue watching TV.

"Qing Bai, don't be angry. I didn't expect this. Speaking of it, I'm disappointed. I'm already preparing to be a mother and for the high risk pregnancy." Lin Qing He said.

"I felt you are quite pleased." Zhou Qing Bai pointed out.

"How could I? I'm quite disappointed. Really, when I mistakenly thought I was pregnant, I somewhat couldn't accept it. But because it was our child, I tried to adapt." Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Qing Bai's expression eased.

Lin Qing He continued to speak nicely and to coax. By the time it was almost eight o'clock, Zhou Qing Bai's expression had already improved a lot.

The atmosphere around the couple was just right when Zhou Xiao Mei knocked on the door.

Lin Qing He went out to open the door. When she saw both of them at the door, she said: "Come in the house. What's the matter? It's still snowing, why are you coming here?"

The room was warm. Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin were relieved when they came in.

It was really cold outside today. Winter in the capital was much colder than in their hometown.

"Sheng Mei said Fourth Brother didn't open the shop today. My parents were worried. We just closed the shop and heard it when we got home. So we came over and have a look." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Lin Qing He poured two cups of warm water for the two of them and said, "It's not a big matter. No need to come here specifically for this."

"Have chestnuts." Zhou Qing Bai said to Su Da Lin.

"Okay." Su Da Lin nodded with a smile.

"Fourth Brother, what's happened to you? Are you feeling well?" Zhou Xiao Mei looked at her fourth brother and spoke.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"If you feel uncomfortable, you need to rest more." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

She was saying, with the way her fourth brother was, how could he possibly not open the shop. It gotta be an illness. He did appear a little sick and unenergetic.

"Go back and tell our parents to not worry." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Alright." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

"It's really cold today. Is it warm enough on your side?" Lin Qing He asked.

"We won't freeze." Zhou Xiao Mei answered. She and Su Da Lin brought two big quilts over by themselves. However, this wasn't enough. After they came here, they ordered two big quilts. Only then, it was warm.

Because her fourth brother didn't have any problems, Zhou Xiao Mei wasn't concerned anymore. She told her fourth sister-in-law about making another mutton soup at their side.

In winter it was mutton soup. Once spring, it'll be replaced with soy milk.

"Don't know if Da Lin's idea will work out?" Zhou Xiao Mei finished.

"It definitely will. Business will be good." Looking at Su Da Lin, Lin Qing He said: "Brother-in-law, you don't have to hesitate. Do whatever you want. Anyway, you got the bun shop as the pillar. It won't do badly."

"En." Su Da Lin nodded.

Lin Qing He peeled the chestnuts for Zhou Qing Bai, and said, "Have you two visited the landlord?"

"We have. But from the look of it, she didn't plan to sell it." Zhou Xiao Mei pursed her lips.

Have to say, they didn't care about that shop very much before. But now, Zhou Xiao Mei really wanted to buy it.

The business was really good and stable. Now that they were completely familiar with it, it was indeed a bad idea to change places.

But after visiting, they knew the landlord really had no intention to sell it.

"Not planning to sell now doesn’t mean not wanting to sell in the future. You should save first but you have to be mentally prepared. You should buy your own store. Otherwise, when the landlord sees your business is doing well, the rent will increase to drive you out so they can do it themselves. This is a normal occurrence." Lin Qing He said.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, do you plan to buy yours?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"We bought it." Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

"Bought it? When did you buy it?" Zhou Xiao Mei was taken aback.

Su Da Lin also looked Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai in surprise.

Lin Qing He smiled: "It was bought a week ago. It is your fourth brother's dumpling shop."

"You bought it for a week and I haven't heard Fourth Sister-in-law mention it before." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Aren't I telling you two now?" Lin Qing He said with a smile: "But don't say anything to our parent's side yet."

"Okay." Zhou Xiao Mei promised. Then she hurriedly continued: "Fourth Sister-in-law, how much did the dumpling shop cost?"

"Four thousand yuan." Lin Qing He told her.

About the shop, only old Wang and Eldest Son knew. Neither of them would talk about it, so it was no problem.

As for the price, it was to psychologically prepare Zhou Xiao Mei. At that time, her shop wouldn't be so cheap, even it wasn't a duplex.

"So expensive?" Zhou Xiao Mei gasped.

Su Da Lin frowned.

Zhou Qing Bai had mentioned it before, but it was just a guess. After all, it was only seven or eight hundred for the ones in his hometown. Sometimes it was nine or ten hundred.

But the shops here in the capital were actually that expensive?

"Try saving money to buy it. You won't regret it in the future." Lin Qing He advised.

"But it's too expensive. What's more, our landlord may not necessarily want to sell it." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

"You can increase the price a bit. If she still won't budge, then drop it. Find another place nearby." Lin Qing He said.

When Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin went back, they were thinking about this. First, they told Father Zhou and Mother Zhou why the dumpling shop didn't open. Then, the couple went to wash and prepare to go to bed.

"Shall we buy one next year?" Zhou Xiao Mei whispered when the children were all asleep.

"Too...too expensive." Su Da Lin hesitated.

It was indeed expensive. A shop cost four thousand yuan. How much money was this? So far, all the belongings in his family were about this number.

How long had he accumulated? Almost from Da Lin starting to work until now. More than ten years of savings.

"It's expensive, but Fourth Sister-in-law bought the dumpling shop. And business is great. If this shop belongs to us, we won't have to worry about it in the future. Just like a hen laying golden eggs." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"I...I will...consider some...more." Su Da Lin said.

Zhou Xiao Mei nodded and didn't say anything. Such an important matter required more pondering.

However, Zhou Xiao Mei felt that it wouldn't be wrong to follow her fourth sister-in-law. The shop would be their own, so it would be safe to do a business.

Chapter 356: Content

Zhou Qing Bai took one day off. The next day, he opened the shop.

He felt disappointed when thinking of this misunderstanding, but what else could he do? Life had to move on.

But he also secretly decided to eat more good stuff in the future and strive to create a miracle in his wife's belly.

Ever since then, Lin Qing He noticed her Qing Bai paid great attention to his wellness.

He even sought an old traditional Chinese doctor to prescribe a few medicinal bundles, which were for nourishment.

So after Lin Qing He's aunt left for three days, she experienced the might of her Qing Bai's norishing diet.

Her heart was simply close to crying.

No do, no die. Since she did, she had to make up for it even she kneeled down.

When it was La Ba Festival, Zhou Qing Bai made a big pot of La Ba congee. The family gathered around to eat La Ba congee in the morning.

On this snowy day, the business really suffered a lot.

It was the same Lin Qing He's clothing store. Business was a little bleak.

So Lin Qing He asked Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Xu Sheng Mei: "Do you three want to go back? If you want to go back, I will give you a holiday starting on the 20th. Come back next year after the Lantern Festival."

"I won't go back." Zhou Er Ni shook her head.

"I don't want to either. I have to attend classes." Hu Zi also said.

He and Zhou Er Ni still got classes. Although the evening school will be closed on the 15th, Hu Zi still didn't want to go back. He wanted to stay and see what New Year was like in the capital.

"But...but I want to go back." Xu Sheng Mei was taken aback and hesitated.

"You want to go back? We don't have time to accompany you. Do you know how to travel back by yourself?" Hu Zi looked at her.

"If Sheng Mei wants to go back, Huzi, go with her." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Hu Zi sighed, "I really don't want to go back."

"You're not going back, so you're going to let Sheng Mei go back alone?" Lin Qing He scolded him: "Don't you know to have a tender heart for the fair sex? How will you get a wife in the future?"

"I'm still a child and you talk about this with me, Aunt." Hu Zi grinned.

"Still a child. Would you believe that your mother will start finding a match for you this New Year if you hadn't come here? If it goes well, maybe this time next year, you will be a married man." Lin Qing He stated.

Hu Zi believed it because when he was sixteen, his mother had already started talking about it.

But he didn't expect that the plan couldn't keep up with the changes. When he came to the capital, it would naturally go down the drain.

"Alright. I will go back this year, but let me say it first. If I go back this year, I won't go back next year. I don't know what New Year is like in the capital." Hu Zi said.

This statement was similar to what Zhou Kai said before.

"Then properly bring Sheng Mei back and there is no problem." Lin Qing He responded.

In fact, it wasn't too difficult. After all, even a little girl like Zhou Liu Ni can find her way by herself, let alone those who had been here for almost a year.

Because she decided to give Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei a holiday, Lin Qing He went to notify the young boss, Wang Yuan. After the current last batch gets completed, the rest didn't need to be made.

At the same time, her small workshop was also going to get a holiday.

Paid vacations weren't popular nowadays. She planned to let them work until the fifteenth day of December and then give everyone a vacation.

They were going to be off until the fifteenth of January.

No more, no less. Exactly one-month holiday.

When the Lantern Festival is over, they will continue to work at the small workshop.

Lin Qing He came over to the small workshop to announce this today.

"Have a holiday so soon?" Old Madam Xu was a little bit reluctant. If they get a holiday, then there will be no salary and nothing to do for a month.

How much better it was to continue making clothes over here?

There was a coal-burning stove in the small workshop, so it was warm. The working environment was so wonderful that they were a little bit reluctant to go back.

"It's just a holiday. It's the same to continue next year," Lin Qing He said.

That was how the matter was settled.

Once it was the fifteenth day of December, it was the last day before the holiday start. Lin Qing He's clothing store welcomed its New Year promotion.

On this cold weather, a large notice was hung up. 20% off sale! Large stock clearance!

From 15th to 18th December. Business was blazing for three consecutive days.

Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei's shop was basically cleared out.

Xu Sheng Mei went directly to her grandparent's place and be lazy. Zhou Er Ni came over to Hu Zi and Ma Cheng Min's side to help out.

Because Lin Qing He had ordered a batch of goods with Wang Yuan later on, there were still some left here.

When the last few dozens or so items were left in stock, Lin Qing He asked Zhou Xiao Mei if she wanted them when they were at the bathhouse.

"I want. These days, I've been bored to death." Zhou Xiao Mei said unreservedly.

Su Da Lin can still handle the business at the bun shop. After all, it was very cold. The business was relatively bleak. He can completely manage by himself.

So these few dozens were given to Zhou Xiao Mei.

The workers under Lin Qing He had completely gone on holiday.

Zhou Xiao Mei got the capability. She sold all her clothes in two days. She was overjoyed as she made a small sum before the New Year.

When she brought the money to her fourth sister-in-law, she said: "Next spring, I will still get clothes from Fourth Sister-in-law to sell on the street."

"As long as you can handle it." Lin Qing He accepted the money without objection.

"With Father and Mother here, how can not be free." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.

She lived with her parent. The two older ones have gone to school. Father Zhou will pick them up every day. As for the two younger ones, either Mother Zhou mind them, or she will. If not, they will go to the bun shop and be with Su Da Lin. No trouble at all.

It can be said that having Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xia Mei had it much easier.

Otherwise, Zhou Xiao Mei can't do anything. The kids were still young. She can't free her hands to do anything.

"Mother always said she felt embarrassed. She came over here and haven't been able to help Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Lin Qing He mentally said she was thankful that her mother-in-law didn't to make trouble. She really didn't expect any help.

On the surface, she said: "No need. Da Wa and his brothers are already this big. When they were younger, they often made their grandmother worry about them. Also, Qing Bai and I brought them here to enjoy life. No need to worry. "

As for the old couple being willing to help with their youngest son-in-law and youngest daughter, there was nothing to criticize. It was human nature.

Lin Qing He's words reached Mother Zhou's ears. Mother Zhou was very relieved.

Zhou Xiao Mei envied: "If I can have a daughter-in-law like my fourth sister-in-law in the future, then I will be blessed."

"How old is Cheng Cheng? He will have to go to university in the future. What's more, look at your age. Already thinking about daughter-in-law. Not a sense of propriety." Mother Zhou amusedly told off but her face was completely painted with content.

Chapter 357: Luxury

When Mother Zhou went to bed at night, she chattered with Father Zhou.

"Next door's old Zhu's daughter-in-law is really a bit outrageous. Old Madam Zhu and her husband are already at this age and she didn't care about them." Mother Zhou said: "There is also old Hu Family. They gave birth to four sisters. They only got one son and he married a wife that wasn't filial to Hu old couple."

How could Father Zhou not know what his wife meant, so he satisfied her itch: "Not everyone can have a life like you."

Mother Zhou broke into a grin: "Why do you say that?"

Obviously waiting for her spouse to praise her.

Father Zhou knew his wife well, so he said: "We have worked hard for a lifetime. Despite how hard it was before, we all overcame it. From now on, let’s live a good life here. Let alone those in our hometown, even the local elderlies may not have a life better than us."

"Speaking of which, I kind of want to go back with Sheng Mei and Hu Zi." Mother

Zhou merrily stated.

Why go back?

Naturally, to wear new stuff from top to toe, from the inside to the outside. If she went back like this, how much face would she gain? It'll make all the village's young and old madams envy to death

"Why don't you go back? Hu Zi and Sheng Mei are going to catch the ride tomorrow." Father Zhou responded.

"The journey is too much." Mother Zhou shook her head.

The journey to the capital made a deep impression on her. It was a toil on her. She couldn't stand up at all.

So even if I want to go back, he flinches, but when he thinks of the road along the way, he shrinks.

"It's okay if you don't go back. Er Wa said that during the New Year, we will take pictures together. When the times come, take few more pictures." Father Zhou said.

"Alright." Mother Zhou was delighted and then said: "Da Wa's mother is working hard over there. It's a cold day and she has to go to class."

"Qing Bai will take more care. It's enough that we aren't making trouble. Let's sleep." Father Zhou said.

Mother Zhou didn't say anything, nodded, and went to bed.

At this moment, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai hadn't fallen asleep yet. Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mi were going back. She prepared some stuff for them.

It was the usual. One roast duck per family. Also, two packets of candies.

First Sister, Second Sister, as well as the three brothers from the old Zhou family, and Third Brother Lin from her side all got a share. They can get Zhou Yang to send it over. There was no major problem.

There wasn't a lot of possession, because the clothes can be worn directly on the body. Although it was a bit heavy, it kept the cold out.

Carry two more bags and these things and they'll go back.

Everything was packed. Zhou Xuan, who was on vacation, was ordered to send them off the next day.

Lin Qing He hadn't woken up yet. She was also on winter vacation. It was a rare chance to sleep in, so why not.

On the day the two went back, Lin Qing He started gathering the New Year's food.

After getting Second and Third to join her, the mother and sons went shopping.

"I wonder if your eldest brother will come back this year." Lin Qing He couldn't help but say when buying dried golden pomfret, "This golden pomfret is your eldest brother's favorite."

Zhou Gui Lai said, "Mom, we like to eat it too."

"Don't you have it all year round?" Lin Qing He disgruntled responded.

"My eldest brother is just going to the military school. Not becoming an ascetic monk. It's not as bad as you said it is, Mom. I heard that the food there is excellent." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Zhou Xuan comforted: "Don't worry, Mom. The food is excellent."

After all, they have to train every day. The physical energy consumption was huge. The food will naturally be great.

However, in such a place, they will just gobble it all up, no matter whether the food was good or not.

Lin Qinghe bought ten dried golden pomfret. Then she brought them over to buy eggs.

Now the private sector had started, there were chickens and eggs being sold. Everything was easily available. After entering December, Lin Qing He had made some homemade bacon and hung it.

Zhou Qing Bai had frozen pork and lamb chops over at his side. Like a lot.

So not a lot needed to be bought.

Lin Qing He and her two sons carried three chickens, a basket of eggs, and more than ten one jin dried fish over to the dumpling shop.

Zhou Qing Bai was in the middle of making dumplings and said, "These are enough for the New Year."

"I don't know if Eldest will come back. Got to get two more chickens." Lin Qing He said.

"When Mom went to the market, all she thinks of is Eldest Brother when she sees something." Zhou Gui Lai mentioned, "Dad, I think we are going to fall out of favor."

"You are the only one who fell out of favor." Zhou Xuan said with a smile.

Zhou Gui Lai replied: "Why do you say that? I am the youngest in our family."

"After the new year, you're fourteen. There is no preferential treatment." Zhou Xuan waved his hand.

The family chattered and laughed. They were especially content. Lin Qing He was content too. Quietly, she raised her three sons so well, right?

"Take your grandparents around this year. Take a few more photos when that time comes." Lin Qing He said.

"Grandfather and Grandmother even told me to take them to the Great Wall next year. Can we go?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"Yes. Let's see if we are free at that time, If we are, let's go together." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Mom, the camera you promised me hasn't appeared yet. If we bought it earlier, we can use it this year." Zhou Gui Lai spoke.

He was currently longing for a camera.

"Next year." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Zhou Qing Bai brought: "I saw in the newspaper that there are refrigerators imported from Russia. Costing more than 700 yuan."

Lin Qing He was surprised: "It's available?"

"Yes." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He often read the newspaper so he knew: "It's not very expensive."

Lin Qing He understood what he meant, and said, "Then let's take a look next year. If there is one, buy one?"

"I wonder if there is a washing machine. If there is, let's buy one." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded in response.

"Want to buy so many things? Does our family have enough money?" Zhou Gui Lai's expression immediately teared up. He felt that his camera might be pushed back again.

This was a refrigerator and a washing machine. How much would they cost? These were all luxury items.

"Enough," Lin Qing He responded casually.

"If it's not enough, then forget about my camera. Buy a refrigerator and washing machine." Although Zhou Gui Lai was reluctant, he still endured the pain and said.

Refrigerators need to be used to store meat in summer. The dumpling shop required a refrigerator. If not, it'll be very inconvenient.

And the washing machine. Need it to wash clothes, especially in summer. One has to use it every day. However, the camera was optional.

"Seeing how filial you are, I'll get your dad to work hard to earn money next year and try to buy one for you," Lin Qinghe said.

"Then wait until you make money next year." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Chapter 358: Eldest is back

Zhou Kai returned on the 23th December.

He returned early in the morning. Lin Qing He was still asleep at that time. When she woke up, she saw him on the sofa watching TV in the living room.

Lin Qing He froze for a moment before uttering, "Eldest?" She wasn't sure if it was because she missed her eldest son too much that she had hallucinations?

"Mom." Zhou Kai raised his brows and greeted.

En. He had certainly come back. She wasn't dreaming.

Lin Qing He walked over to look at her eldest son, and said, "Why did you become so tanned?"

Zhou Kai's skin was indeed darker. The shade was a few degrees darker. Even during winter, his tan hadn't receded. Still as dark as autumn.

But have to say, his whole person appeared extraordinarily energetic.

"Training." Zhou Kai responded concisely.

Lin Qing He understood and asked, "Have you had breakfast? Your dad knows you are back?"

"I went to the dumpling shop before returning." Zhou Kai nodded and continued: "Waiting for Mom to wait and see me before I head to my grandparents' place."

"Then go. I'll stew a pig's stomach in chicken for you for lunch." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Kai grinned. He had heard from his brother at the dumpling shop, saying that his mother mentioned him every day in the past few days. Now he was back, she was going to treat him like a treasure.

Zhou Kai went to his grandparents' side. Lin Qing He came to the dumpling shop to have breakfast after freshening up. Then she began to prepare the pig's stomach in chicken.

Aunt Ma jollily said, "Young Kai appeared sturdier now."

"He does. But also, dark as black charcoal. How will he get a wife from now on." Lin Qing He smiling spoke.

Although she said it like that, her son was flawless in her heart. And if anyone else dares to express disdain, they can try?

Aunt Ma uttered: "You can worry about the rest but not him unable to get a wife. With the way Young Kai is, there's no worry. There are many girls with good eyes who want to marry him."

Lin Qing He beamed. Then she started to nimbly handle the pig's stomach and chicken.

"How are you going to cook this?" Aunt Ma didn't understand.

"The pig's stomach is stuffed on the chicken and then it's stewed. It is delicious and nourishes the stomach. Auntie, you can stew this for Uncle and the rest occasionally." Lin Qing He replied.

Seeing her son's healthy body, Lin Qing He naturally knew that the food wouldn't be bad. Even if it was like this, Lin Qing He wanted to cook up some good stuff for him.

It wasn't just pig's stomach in chicken. Lin Qing He had gone out to get a pig's head. Lunch was set, so this was reserved for the evening.

Eldest liked to eat braised pork head meat. Now he was back, she got to make it, right?

Zhou Gui Lai came to check. He was filled with envy: "Eldest Brother is lucky. He is family's favorite."

"If you are away from home for so long and then come back, we and Mom will favor you too." Zhou Xuan smiled.

Zhou Er Ni was helping her fourth aunt. She pursed her lips ain mirth: "Now Da Wa is back, Grandfather and Grandmother must be overjoyed over there."

Of course, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were overjoyed. Their eldest grandson came back, they were simply over the moon.

Although there were so many grandchildren, Zhou Kai was the veritable eldest grandson. He truly had Father Zhou and Mother's love.

So even when the original owner acted up a lot in the past, she got confidence as she got this grandson.

When Eldest Grandson came back, Mother Zhou's eyes reddened.

"It must be hard. When your father went to serve as a soldier, Grandmother also thought it was tough. Now you are going. Grandmother can't bear it." Mother Zhou said while latching onto her grandson.

Although Father Zhou was also delighted, he would definitely not hinder his grandson's progress. He disgruntedly uttered, "That's enough."

"What? Can't I say a few words?" Mother Zhou shot a glare.

Zhou Kai smiled: "Grandmother, the academy isn't as hard as you think it is. I had applied to increase the difficulty with the higher management."

It was indeed the application for increased difficulty. This was completely based on the standards of the special troops. He was fully adapted to it. There was a feeling of enjoyment in it.

He liked this kind of training.

So much so that he was called special training fanatic by his dorm mates.

"Increased the difficulty? If you can complete it, it's great. Is the increased difficulty really tough?" Mother Zhou asked.

"It's alright." Zhou Kai couldn't withstand his grandmother's question and changed the topic, "How is the youngest uncle and aunt's bun shop doing?"

"Business is very good. Your grandfather and I help out with minding Cheng Cheng and the others. So they can handle it." Mother Zhou replied.

"That's fine. Put in the effort here and it won't do badly in the future." Zhou Kai nodded.

Mother Zhou smiled and said, "Your aunt was a little worried before. But now she's not. She is very happy. Your mother also takes care of her. From time to time, she let her take clothes and sell them on the street. Your aunt had made a lot of money. "

Zhou Kai smiled.

"Have lunch here?" Mother Zhou continued.

"Not here. Grandfather, Grandmother you can eat as normal. My mother said she'll make me pig's stomach in chicken to nourish my stomach. I'll go home to eat." Zhou Kai said.

Mother Zhou was familiar with Fourth's wife's cooking. She nodded and said, "Should nourish you."

"It's getting cold in winter here. Grandfather, Grandmother, can you get accustomed to it?" Zhou Kai kept on asking.

"It's certainly much colder than our hometown, but we won't freeze. Your mother had bought new cotton clothes and trousers for both of us. And a pair of big cotton shoes, which is very warm." Mother Zhou grinned.

She snatched all the words that Father Zhou wanted to say. Still, he won't be petty.

Zhou Kai stayed here for a long time before heading out with Father Zhou. They came to Su Da Lin's bun shop.

In fact, Father Zhou didn't need to lead the way. Father Zhou said that he wanted to go out for a walk, so he let him lead.

Outside, they encountered their neighbor, old Mister Hu. Old Mister Hu happened to be sweeping the snow. When he saw them, he asked, "Old Zhou, who is this young man?"

"My eldest grandson, Young Kai. This is your grandpa Hu." Father Zhou introduced.

"Grandpa Hu." Zhou Kai also greeted politely.

"Really a good young man. So tall. I heard your father said you went to the military academy?" Old Mister Hu asked.

Obviously, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had normally bragged around. Still, Zhou Kai cooperated and nodded: "Yes. Currently on vacation, so I came back to accompany my grandparents for the New Year."

"A filial fellow." Old Mister Hu nodded.

Father Zhou was in a content mood as he took his grandson to the bun shop.

Old Madam Hu came out of the house and said, "Who were you talking to just now?"

"Old Zhou. His eldest grandson is back. He came to see him. He's a tall lad." Old Mister Hu replied.

"How tall?" Old Madam Hu asked curiously.

"Half a head taller than our son. I guess it won't be too far off 1.9 meters." Uncle Hu answered: "Besides, he is good-looking. Looks so spirited and polite. Old Zhou will be blessed in the future. "

Old Madam Hu was envious. On normal days, she often heard Mother Zhou talk about her eldest grandson. She never thought it would be true.

Chapter 359: Weng Mei Jia

When old Madam Hu came over to old Madam Zhu's place, she brought this up.

Old Madam Zhu was surprised: "Really this outstanding?"

"Ain't that right? You know that old man of mine, most people usually can't get enter his eyes. He can't stop praising him after seeing him once," Old Madam Hu replied.

Old Madam Zhu's mind moved when she heard this.

She got an eldest granddaughter. She was an honest person. Eighteen years old this year and nineteen after the new year.

"Last time how old did Xiao Mei's mother did say her eldest grandson was?" Old Madam Zhu asked.

"Seventeen. Eighteen after this year." Old Madam Hu answered. She felt that this young man was pretty good: "Not eighteen yet and almost 1.9 meters."

"That's pretty tall." Old Madam Zhu said as her eyes spun.

Old Madam Hu was a clever person, so she knew what she was thinking from her expression. After all, how many years had they been neighbors? They were familiar with each other's family situation?

Old Madam Zhu had an eldest granddaughter, who had reached marriageable age. Nine out of ten, old Zhou's eldest grandson caught her eye.

But old Madam Hu didn't say anything since she felt it won't happen.

Despite the fact that old Zhou's old couple were foreign residents, but their daughter-in-law was capable. She was Bei University's foreign language teacher and had moved the family over through the university's connection.

Now they were true citizens of the capital. So there is no such thing as looking down on foreign household registration.

Especially when their son and daughter-in-law were promising and filial. They bought a TV, electric fans and the likes. While their own son and daughter-in-law couldn't compare.

Still, old Madam Hu came up with some ideas.

Especially when she got a grand-nephew from her maternal family's side, who wasn't married yet. It would be great if he could marry the granddaughter of the old Zhou family named Sheng Mei.

She had seen this young lady. She was well-behaved and very obedient. Her grandnephew was a little wild, but he liked this kind of girl.

What's more, this young lady was pretty. She must be able to change her grandnephew for the better.

But it was a pity that he went back this year. If not, she planned to call her grandnephew over this year and let him see if he likes her or not.

If he likes her, then there was no problem.

The girl's conditions here were average, while her maternal grandnephew's family was excellent. She won't lose out in this marriage.

The two old ladies each have their own thoughts. Compared with them, Mother Zhou was more naive and sweet.

While she was in a high spirit, old Madam Zhu came to inquire. Mother Zhou said with a smile: "He is back, but only for ten days. After this New Year, he has to go back."

"That busy?" Old Madam Zhu asked.

"Ain't that right? This kid has always been progressive since he was a child. He had applied for harder difficulty training. He used to be quite fair, but this time he came back as black as charcoal." Mother Zhou remarked like was complaining.

Old Madam Zhu was quite pleased. It didn't matter that boys are tanned. Having aspiration and ambition was the important point.

"Really, your eldest grandson came over and you didn't call me. I haven't even seen your brilliant eldest grandson." Old Madam Zhu uttered.

Mother Zhou liked to listen to these words and beamed: "No need to be afraid of having no chance. Da Wa is filial. He will come to see us every day."

Oh, eldest grandson really give them face. Of course, the grandsons behind were the same. Er Wa and San Wa were both great.

Zhou Kai went to visit his youngest uncle and aunt before going back.

At noon, they had mantou with pork belly chicken. This simple meal made this young man fulfilled. There was sweat on his forehead.

Lin Qing He added pepper in the pig's stomach in chicken. It wasn't spicy, but it was very fragrant.

"Eldest Brother, do you want to go to the bathhouse." Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"Yes." Zhou Kai nodded. He wanted to take a good bath.

Zhou Xuan joined them. The brothers went to the bathhouse for a good while. When Zhou Kai came out, he felt a few jins lighter.

The three brothers went to the bathhouse and when they came back, there was only Second and Third.

"Eldest Brother went to his classmate's house for a visit." Zhou Xuan told.

Zhou Kai's university classmate Weng Guo Liang.

Old Weng Family was delighted to have him over.

Father Weng heartily said: "It's enough that you can visit in person during your holiday. No need to bring wine."

Zhou Kai didn't come empty-handed. He brought a bottle of good Mou Tai wine. He responded with a smile: "I come over to have a few drinks with Uncle."

Weng Guo Liang spoke: "Why have you become this dark this year?"

"Yes. As black as charcoal. You won't be able to get a wife in the future." Weng Guo Liang's sister Weng Mei Jia looked at Zhou Kai and stated.

"Being darker is no big deal. Let me tell you, girls like us to like this. Bringing us out, they'll feel pride," Zhou Kai said.

Weng Guo Liang laughed: "Come on. No one can match you in narcissism."

Weng Mei Jia also pursed her lips in amusement, "Brother Zhou Kai, did you get a girlfriend?"

"I'm only this old. Despite studying early, I'm just a few months older than you." Zhou Kai said.

He was tall and bulky. But in terms of age, it wasn't really that big. When out in the crowd, he must be the youngest one.

But talking about other things, who can be compared to him. There weren't many.

Father Weng smiled and said, "Mei Jia is only a senior freshman this year."

"Which course did Mei Jia apply for?" Zhou Kai asked.

"She went to study nursing and will be a nurse in the future," answered Father Weng.

"That's really good." Zhou Kai looked at Weng Mei Jia and said, "My mother said that the nursing profession will be very popular in the future."

Weng Mei Jia curled into a grin and smiled.

"Mei Jia said that she will go to the army to be in the military medical field. Young Kai, you have to take care of her more." Mother Weng had cut the apple and came out.

Father Weng understood what his wife was thinking.

When Young Kai was only fourteen years old, his wife had the idea of taking him as their son-in-law.

In recent years, as Young Kai grew and became more promising, his wife's mind has become more and more unconcealed.

So he felt a little helpless. It was reasonable to say that the young man wasn't bad, but his little girl was also not inferior. Whether it was career-wise or looks, she was at the top. There were a few colleagues in his workplace who were asking about her. Was there a need to be passionate?

Still, he didn't say anything. After all, he liked this young man too. His family conditions were excellent. More importantly, his parents were reasonable. If it was fated to, then it would be wonderful.

"Going to be a military medical field?" Zhou Kai looked at Weng Mei Jia in surprise, "It will be tougher."

"It's nothing. My eldest and second brothers are both over there." Weng Mei Jia glanced at him and responded.

"Time is so fast. In a blink of an eye, doll became so big." Zhou Kai emotionally remarked.

He watched this classmate's sister grow up.

Chapter 360: Had not grown up yet

Doll was the nickname given to Weng Mei Jia by Zhou Kai. As she was as beautiful as a doll.

Weng Mei Jia pursed her lips in amusement but gave him an eye-roll.

Zhou Kai sat there for more than an hour before returning.

Weng Guo Liang wanted to make an appointment with him to head to the bathhouse together.

This was the custom here. Best buds went to the bathhouse and scrub together.

As soon as Zhou Kai left, Weng Guo Liang said, "Zhou Kai got ability. Once he leaves the military academy, he can be immediately promoted when he joins us."

He graduated with Zhou Kai this year. After graduation, he went to the army.

Currently, it was vacation time for him too.

"Now Young Kai is back, you brother and sister have to visit his house." Mother Weng spoke.

"Second Brother alone is enough. I don't have to go, right?" Weng Mei Jia uttered in shyness.

"Go together." Mother Weng dismissed.

She hadn't met Lin Qing He yet, but she had seen photos of Lin Qing He, Zhou Qing Bai, and the others.

During the graduation period, Weng Guo Liang had photos taken with Lin Qing He's group. One of them was a group photo. The rest were photos of Weng Guo Liang and Zhou Kai.

In fact, almost no parents attended any graduation ceremonies at this time.

So Father Weng and Mother Weng had never thought of this. It was when their son brought the photos back, they felt upset with themselves.

But have to say, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai in the photo were almost impeccable.

Zhou Qing Bai was tall and steady while Lin Qing He appeared intellectual and fashionable. It can be said they were an extremely high-aesthetic couple.

It was no wonder that they can raise such an excellent child.

So the next day, Weng Guo Liang and Weng Mei Jia came over with a box of snacks.

Lin Qing He knew Weng Guo Liang, who was a graduate of Peking University. But not Weng Mei Jia.

However, the two of them look a bit alike. One can tell they were siblings from a glance.

"This is doll-like Weng Family's sister you mentioned before?" Lin Qing He looked at Weng Mei Jia in delight and asked her eldest son.

"Yes. Her name is Weng Mei Jia." Zhou Kai smiled and nodded proudly.

Weng Mei Jia copied her brother and greeted Teacher Lin with slight shyness.

"Don't be so stodgy like your brother and call Teacher Lin. Mei Jia call me Aunt Lin." Lin Qing He grinned.

"Aunt Lin." Weng Mei Jia went along.

"What a beautiful girl. No wonder Eldest say you are the most beautiful girl-next-door he has ever seen. Sit down. How about drinking some honey and grapefruit tea to moisturizes your throat?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Teacher Lin, no need to be so polite. Just water is enough." Weng Guo Liang smilingly declined.

"It's no trouble. You guys, sit down, I'll make you a drink." Lin Qing He smiled.

She went to wash a few cups Then she made a few cups of honey and grapefruit tea. This was her stock, which she got during the grapefruit season and placed in her space.

Of course, it was taken out for everyone to drink. Normally, they were taken out of the room. The children didn’t know how much there was.

In short, she had a lot in stock.

After adjusting a few cups, Lin Qing He gave them one cup each.

Weng Guo Liang and Weng Mei were very polite. They thanked her before drinking it.

"Does it taste good?" Lin Qing He asked Weng Mei Jia.

"Delicious. Where did you buy it, Aunt Lin?" Weng Mei Jia nodded.

"I didn't buy it. I made it myself. There are still some in my room. In a bit, I will go and give you a can." Lin Qing He stated.

"No need, Aunt Lin. Keep it for yourself." Weng Mei Jia said embarrassedly.

Drink it was enough. No need to take it back.

"This honey grapefruit tea is good for beauty. The effect is very good. If you don't want it, then bring a jar back to your mother. This taste is not sweet or sour. Just perfect. She will like it." Lin Qing He maintained.

Weng Mei Jia smiled and did not decline. She said, "Thank you, Aunt Lin."

The two siblings came over and sat for more than two hours before returning.

On the way back, Weng Mei Jia happily chatted with her second brother: "I didn't know that Aunt Lin is such a nice person."

"Teacher Lin has always been very cheery and frank. I think she likes you." Weng Guo Liang said.

There were female students in the class who were close to Zhou Kai. Teacher Lin didn't express anything, but this time, it was apparent that Teacher Lin was very friendly.

The two siblings got home with a jar of honey and grapefruit tea.

"What's this?" Mother Weng was watching TV and when she saw the honey and grapefruit tea her daughter gave to her, she uttered.

"This is the honey and grapefruit tea that Aunt Lin gave you. She made two cups for us and it was delicious." Weng Mei Jia said.

"Oh my?" Mother Weng broke into a big grin at once and then asked, "Teacher Lin was home?"

"At the time we went, she was guiding Zhou Kai on his English." Weng Guo Liang answered.

"Guiding Young Kai on his English?" Mother Weng was puzzled.

"Although Zhou Kai graduated, Teacher Lin's intention that he shouldn't drop his English. She had found him two English books for him to read." Weng Guo Liang explained.

Mother Weng was very impressed. She couldn't help but said, "Wouldn't it be too much work? He has to train and study. And also read English books."

"It's alright." Weng Guo Liang didn't care very much. Having a lot of work wasn't a problem. He envied Zhou Kai a little bit.

"When you were over there, what was Teacher's attitude toward you?" Mother Weng asked again.

"Mom, why are you asking this? Teacher Lin was naturally very friendly to us." Weng Guo Liang responded: "Teacher Lin was going to give this jar of honey and grapefruit tea to Mei Jia. Mei Jia declined, so she told us to bring it back to you.

"Aunt Lin is very nice and easy to get along with. She also said when if she is free, she will come over and visit you, Mom." Weng Mei Jia nodded.

"Then I will welcome her warmly." Mother Weng said happily.

It wasn't only Mother Weng who was overjoyed. Lin Qing He was as well.

She spoke to her eldest son: "Your classmate’s younger sister looks quite pretty. She is generous and decent. Her family raised her well. She is polite."

Zhou Kai grinned: "Mom, if you like her so much, then recognize her as your goddaughter."

Lin Qing He looked at her son with contempt. This kid hadn't emotionally grown up yet.

"Forget the god-relationship." Lin Qing He waved her hand and decided to remind her elder son: "If you find a wife in the future, find someone like this. Gentle and generous. Beautiful and proper."

Zhou Kai had almost spurted out the tea he just drunk. He looked at his mother helplessly: "Mom, I'm only seventeen years old, what are you thinking?"

"Okay." Lin Qing He shrugged and didn't continue.

One reminder was enough. The girl will enter the military medical field in the future. How well she matches her eldest son. What's more, there were many bachelors over there. If she didn't give a hint, he will regret it if someone else gets her first.

Chapter 361: Obsequious

Zhou Kai came to his grandparent's place for dinner in the evening.

He promised his grandmother that he'll come over to have dinner.

They had mutton tonight. The mutton was stewed as soup with radish. Su Da Lin's cooking was excellent. Especially now he made added mutton soup to the menu for customers. The taste was perfected.

Zhou Kai was satisfied with his dinner. Then he went over to the chair to watch TV. The chairs were cushioned with thick cushions, so they were comfortable to sit on.

"Eldest Cousin, can you teach me how to punch?" Su Xun came over and asked. He stared at cousin with slight admiration.

"Now I'm too full, I can't teach you. I will show you a trick or two later. Once you're in school, whoever dares to provoke you, you can beat them." Zhou Kai said.

Su Xun's eyes lit up.

"Da Wa, why are you teaching him this?" Zhou Xiao Mei was speechless.

Su Da Lin was also didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"What's wrong with teaching this? My mother taught us like this. Not allowed to bully others, but if anyone dares to bully us, fight back on the spot. Don’t leave it overnight. If you can’t beat them, run away. If not, get beaten for nothing." Zhou Kai said.

Even at this age, he still felt that his mother was extremely reasonable.

Zhou Xiao Mei laughed: "My fourth sister-in-law is really fierce. If they hurt another's child, wouldn't she get annoyed by those in the village's scolding?"

She knew that some women in the village were very fierce in scolding people. They can keep at it for more than an hour.

"My mother said that was her business. We don't need to care about it. It's enough that we don't suffer." Zhou Kai grinned.

Su Cheng and Su Xun both looked envious. Their mother wouldn't allow them to fight.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't say anything.

The two of them had personally seen Second's get thrown down by Fourth's wife.

Fourth's wife was a civilized person. She wouldn't yell at people. But if she was really provoked, a neat over-the-shoulder throw can knock someone down.

After that, Second's wife behaved. Even when she often talk behind Fourth's wife's back, she never dared to say it in front of her.

"Boys. It's normal to fight. As long as you don't bully others, there's no need to be afraid. In the end, don't let others bully you, right?" Zhou Kai said.

"Eldest Cousin is right." Su Xun nodded.

"Did anyone at school bully you?" Zhou Kai asked.

"There's nobody. Still, I want to learn. Maybe I can use it in the future." Su Xun said.

"All right. Let's sit down for now." Zhou Kai said.

But before he could teach his little cousin, old Madam Zhu from next door came over.

Mother Zhou introduced: "This is Granny Zhu."

"Hello, Granny Zhu." Zhou Kai nodded and greeted.

"Hello, hello." Old Madam Zhu was ecstatic. Zhou Kai dropped by every day since his return, but it always happened when she was out. That was why she hadn't seen him until now.

From this examination, old Madam Zhu was really satisfied.

This young man appeared really energetic. He was also tall and bulky. His body showed promise.

"I heard your grandmother say, you are only eighteen after the New Year. How did you grow so tall?" Old Madam Zhu smilingly spoke.

The more she looked at Zhou Kai, the more she felt that this was going to be her grandson-in-law.

"Got it from my parents. They are also very tall." Zhou Kai answered with slight modesty.

"I heard that your mother is a foreign language teacher at Bei University?" Old Madam Zhu asked.

"En." Zhou Kai nodded.

"Your dad is now self-employed? I wonder if being self-employed profitable?" Old Madam Zhu continued.

If her granddaughter marries over, it was necessary to understand the general situation. Hearing from Mother Zhou didn't count. It was better to personally hear it from this young man.

"I don't know how the business is. I don't manage it. My dad is in charge, but from what I see, it's so-so." Zhou Kai glanced at her and replied.

"Then are you going to join the army in the future? That's really good. It's suitable for a young man like you." Old Madam Zhu remarked.

Zhou Kai just smiled and did not say anything else.

Old Madam Zhu noticed that he didn't speak anymore, so she started talking with Mother Zhou, "Your grandson is really tall and big. Such a good young man."

Mother Zhou smiled modestly and said, "Just a bit too tall."

Because there were a lot of people, old Madam Zhu didn't say too much. She was prepared to talk to Mother Zhou in private. For now, they watched TV together.

Speaking of this, old Zhou family principles weren't bad.

Especially this lad's parents. They were filial. If this lad marries her granddaughter in the future, he will definitely be filial to her too.

Old Madam Zhu's granddaughter was called Zhu Zhen Zhen.

The next day, she brought her over for Mother Zhou to see. Mother Zhou smilingly remarked, "This is your granddaughter ah! Quite beautiful."

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Zhu became delighted and then urged her granddaughter, "Zhen Zhen, what are you waiting for? Greet Granny Zhou."

"Hello, Granny Zhou." Huang Zhen Zhen's voice was similar to that of a mosquito.

Such a girl, Mother Zhou couldn't take a liking to. She liked the open and generous type. None of her few daughters-in-law have such an obsequious temperament.

But this was someone else’s granddaughter, so Mother Zhou didn’t say anything. She just smiled and acknowledged it. “I’m going to cut the radishes. My grandson said he wants to eat my pickled sweet and sour radishes. I won't chat with you."

"Alright. You busy away." Old Madam Zhu smiled.

She took Zhu Zhen Zhen home. Only then, she couldn't help but say: "Zhen Zhen, didn't Gran tell you to be more sensible? Know how to interact?"

"Gran, her family moved from a foreign town. How can they be as good as you say?" Zhu Zhen Zhen hesitantly muttered.

"What do you know? Young Kai's mother is a foreign language teacher at Bei University and his father is a self-employed person. I heard old Madam Zhou said that the business was doing well. Young Kai himself is outstanding. You don't want this, then what do want?" Old Madam Zhu uttered.

"Gran, what you say is right but I haven't seen him yet." Zhu Zhen Zhen bowed her head.

In front of Mother Zhou, she appeared meek, but in private it wasn't so.

"You still don’t trust Gran’s eyesight? Gran had never seen such a spirited young man. Although he is a year younger than you, it doesn’t matter at all. He is much taller than you. If you don’t believe your Gran, ask your grandfather. Your grandfather had met Young Kai.” said old Madam Zhu.

"Don't be so enthusiastic. I feel Young Kai might not be interested in Zhen Zhen." Uncle Zhu couldn't help say.

Old Madam Zhu didn't like these words: "Why won't he be interested in a girl like Zhen Zhen? What's more, he is going to be a soldier in the future. Zhen Zhen will have to stay at home. It'll be hard on Zhen Zhen. What is there to dislike? Zhen Zhen hasn't said anything yet."

Old Mister Zhu stopped talking.

"Gran, when will he come? I will check him out." Zhu Zhen Zhen lowered her head and said.

Chapter 362: Found himself pretty handsome

It wasn't easy to see Zhou Kai.

It was rare for him to come back. He did come over to see his grandparents, but most of the time he stayed at home with his parents.

For example, today. He and his two younger brothers were taken to the mall by Lin Qing He.

Although he will go back to the academy after the New Year, Lin Qing He still bought him new clothes, from top to toe.

Zhou Kai said, "I won't have much chance to wear it." Once he's back at the academy, he had to wear a uniform, which was all the same.

"It's alright if you can't wear it a few times." Lin Qing He didn't mind.

Zhou Gui Lai saw a camera on a shelf in the mall.

Lin Qing He noticed this boy's behavior and gave him two glances. She didn't buy it for him yet. Wait until next year.

Sons ah. One can meet his requirements, but he can't be satisfied as soon as his wish comes up. The most correct way was to leave him hanging for a while.

It was to let him know that things aren't easy to come by and that it was even more difficult for parents to make money.

That was how one should raise their sons. Can't spoil them too much, otherwise, it would be easy for them to become a white-eyed wolf.

However, Lin Qing He wasn't aware that her eldest son was excluded (from the above statement). Afterward, Second and Third got a few sets of clothes and two pairs of shoes. If this wasn't doting, then what was?

Can only say that the standards were different.

After all, a camera was a few hundred. She wanted to buy a good one, which was a minimum of four to five hundred yuan.

The mother and sons came to the dumpling shop after shopping.

In the dumpling shop, Zhou Qing Bai, Zhou Er Ni, and Aunt Ma were all busy.

It was the end of the year. Raw dumplings were selling well. Everyone didn't want to make it themselves, so they just came over and buy some to cook at home.

"Hurry up and help. Have to make another ten jin of dumplings." Zhou Er Ni told Zhou Kai and the others.

Everyone was making dumplings. Lin Qing He asked, "When is our dumpling shop on holiday?"

"Twenty-eighth,." answered workaholic Zhou Qing Bai.

He had written a red sign and stuck it outside the door. It was open as normal until the twenty-eighth day and then it was closed for holiday. Then after the seventh of January, the dumpling shop would continue to open.

Su Da Lin's bun shop's opening was the same as his.

Lin Qing He didn't have any objection. Then twenty-eighth it was.

Aunt Ma smiled and said, "Business is good. It's fine to do for two more days."

The other workers under Lin Qing He was on vacation without pay, while Aunt Ma was still working like normal. Once she is off for the New Year, she'll get a paid leave.

For Aunt Ma, that was wonderful. Basically, she had nothing to do and the whole family was idle at home. Why not earn more?

"Have to give Aunt Ma a vacation." Lin Qing He said with a smile: "Why haven't Xiao Dan come over to watch TV these past few days?"

Ma Xiao Dan was a frequent visitor and comes to watch TV every day.

"He has some cough these past two days. His father had taken him to the hospital today." Aunt Ma answered.

"How is it now?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It's better. Just doesn't have much energy." Aunt Ma replied.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Make him some good food and the child will soon recover."

In this cold weather, it was easier to catch a cold as a child's resistance was weaker. For example, Zhou Xiao Mei's third child, Su Ya also caught a cold.

It was because she kicked the quilt at night.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were eating pears in their room that day. She said, "There are still a lot of apples and pears in my space. Let Eldest bring some of them with him tomorrow."

"How to explain?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

Lin Qing He laughed: "Apples and pears aren't something rare. At most, these ones are fresher. So there is no need to be so anxious."

There were also apples and pears available out there now. But they were not as fresh as the ones she brought out.

After all, they were bought during the peak season and kept in the space for the couple to eat and nourish themselves in the winter.

However, there were many children at Zhou Xiao Mei's side, so it was fine to send some over.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything.

The next day he went out with the bag first. When Zhou Kai and the others went over to have breakfast, he told them to bring it over.

"Dad, where did you buy it? It's so fresh?" Zhou Kai grabbed one to eat and remarked.

"I bought it in the morning." Zhou KaiQing Bai said and pointed to another bag: "This is from our family. Don't eat those, they're for your grandparents and your aunt's family."

"Okay." Zhou Kai nodded. Then he munched on the apple as he carried the bag over to his grandparents' place.

"How can there be such fresh fruit at this time?" Mother Zhou uttered in surprise.

"There are still some in the mall." Zhou Kai said. It's just the price was more expensive. He said to Zhou Xiao Mei: "Maybe my mom asked my dad to buy it. Aunt, you can stew a rock sugar with pear for Ya Ya. Drink this and the cough will be gone."

"How to stew?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Aunt, you don’t know how to make it. Just cut open the pears, hollow out the core of the fruit, pour some cold water in, throw in two red dates and a few rock sugar, put them in a bowl, and stew them in a pot. Drink." Zhou Kai said.

When he was young, his mother had bought some pears every winter and made them this to drink.

Zhou Xiao Mei was speechless: "Fourth Sister-in-law really treats you like young masters." Just by listening, she felt it took a lot of effort

Mother Zhou said: "Just follow that. I drank it once and it was really good."

Zhou Xiao Mei went to make one for Ya Ya. Once Ya Ya drank the daily rock sugar and pear soup, she brightened up.

"Eat more apples. When you are sick, eat more of this to supplement vitamins." Zhou Kai said.

But there was a lot brought over. One net bag of apples and one net bag of pears.

"Must have cost a lot." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

"I guess, my dad found it was rare to encounter such fresh ones, so he bought more. There are more at home. It's bought, so eat it." Zhou Kai didn't care.

Zhou Xiao Mei smiled and gave the children one each.

"I'm heading to my youngest uncle's shop to eat bun now." Zhou Kai said.

"Bring a pear to your little uncle and let him peel and have it. He was a little heated yesterday." Zhou Xiao Mei grabbed two pears: "Have one yourself."

"I ate one already." Zhou Kai said, but didn't refuse. It was delicious.

As soon as he left the house, he encountered Zhu Zhen Zhen from next door. This was not a coincidence. Zhu Zhen Zhen had been there for a few days and still didn't see him.

Her effort paid off. Today, she finally came across his visit. If she didn't today, she didn't plan to come.

But from this look, it really made her heart skip a beat.

Zhou Kai swept a glance at her. Seeing that she was like a frightened little white rabbit, he felt perplexed. Was he so hideous? He believed he was quite handsome!

He ignored her. He didn't know her after all. He turned around and went to his youngest uncle's bun shop to have buns and mutton soup. Both pears were eaten by his youngest uncle.

Chapter 363: Skin care

Old Madam Zhu was sewing the soles of the shoes. When she saw her come in, she said: "Why are you coming in? Go out and wait. Zhou Kai will definitely come over today."

"I...I may have seen the one you were talking about, Gran." Zhu Zhen Zhen curled her lips and uttered with a flushed face.

When old Madam Zhu heard this, she hurriedly asked, "Is it a very tall, handsome, and very energetic young man?"

Zhu Zhen Zhen nodded embarrassedly: "En. Tall and handsome. But he appears a little mature. Is he really only eighteen years old after the New Year?"

"How can it be fake. He's this tall, so he certainly doesn't look tender anymore. Still, this big lad is perfect. No flaws at all. Do you like him? If you like him, Gran will find some time to settle it for you." Old Madam Zhu said.

Old Mister Zhu couldn't listen anymore and said: "New Year is coming in a blink of an eye, so don't talk about it. If you want to, wait until after the New Year."

"I didn't say now. After the New Year then." Old Madam Zhu didn't worry. The lad was still young and have no partner, so she wasn't afraid of him being snatched away.

What's more, she had a good relationship with old Madam Zhou. Letting her wonderful granddaughter be her granddaughter-in-law will make old Madam Zhou smirk in happiness.

Zhu Zhen Zhen blushed and said nothing.

Zhou Kai, who didn't know someone had their thoughts on him, was eating buns and lamb ribs in his youngest uncle's shop.

"This...this pear...the pear is so...fresh." Su Da Lin said as eat bit into the pear.

He had been getting a little overheated recently. Currently, this pear tasted particularly delicious.

"Little uncle, if you like it, you can go to the mall to buy it. We went to the mall yesterday and we saw that they weren't as fresh as the ones my dad bought." Zhou Kai said.

"En." Su Da Lin nodded. Seeing that he was finished eating, he asked: "Do... you... want more?"

"No. I'm full." Zhou Kai replied: "We heard about it over at our side. The situation will become more and more stable in the future. Uncle, now you have moved here, have you thought of buying the shop?"

Su Da Lin responded, "Your...your dad...also...said the same...thing."

"En. You won't do badly after buying it." Zhou Kai nodded.

As for the dumpling shop, his mother bought it at the end of '79. So he didn't say anything.

At that time, she could come up with three thousand yuan to buy a shop. How much money was this? At that time, his parents didn't have any business, so they relied on the money they earned from the field. Everyone with a discerning eye knew that it was hard to feed a family with that little work.

Where did the money come from?

So it didn't need to be said.

Su Da Lin said: "It's... too...too expensive. Your...your dad's...dumplings... dumpling shop...was four...four thousand."

Zhou Kai understood when he heard these words. His mom must have said it and smiled in his heart.

On the surface, he said: "I had heard my mother. Four thousand yuan seems to be a lot, but my dad's dumpling shop actually made that in a year or so."

The business at the dumpling shop was very good even though the margin is thin. He was also engaged in business, so Su Da Lin had some estimation in his heart. He nodded without much surprise.

After all, his profit here was similar.

"Few thousands seem to be expensive, but you can make it back in a year or so. The days in the future are still long, so you have to have your own shop for stability." Zhou Kai maintained.

"That's... seem... logical." Su Da Lin nodded.

Business was good now, but Su Da Lin was actually a little worried. After all, the shop wasn't his own.

Xiao Mei had said the same thing. If the shop was their own, it will be much more stable and no one can interfere with their business.

Soon someone came to buy steamed buns, so Su Da Lin went to serve the customer. They bought a lot. Three oil-paper bags of it.

So Su Da Lin added one extra to the original order without hesitation.

"Thank you." The customer was delighted and smilingly said.

Su Da Lin smiled.

Have to say, Su Da Lin was really good at doing business. He learned this from Zhou Qing Bai.

Steamed buns were truly good value steamed buns. Excellent taste and low profits. But it was hard work Except for the first month when they only made one hundred or so, the rest were an income of two to three hundred yuan a month.

And most importantly, his steamed bun shop had a very good reputation. Usually, those who wanted to eat steamed buns will come over to specially buy them even if it was a little farther away

Zhou Kai sat around for a while. One after another, people came over to buy them. Most of them got a few oil paper bags full. The minimum was few buns for themselves. The business was very good.

"Youngest Uncle, I'm going back first." Zhou Kai informed.

"Take... some back... back." Su Da Lin said hurriedly.

"No need. I'm going to my classmate's house. Not going home." Zhou Kai replied. He went directly out to the main road to wait for the bus. He caught a ride to old Weng's house.

It wasn't early now. Father Weng and Mother Weng' were both off on vacation. They were very happy to see him coming.

Especially Mother Weng. She accusingly remarked: "You came here the day before yesterday and haven't stayed for dinner. If you don't stay for lunch today, then I will be angry."

"I came here early today just the food. Aunt, you got to cook two more dishes for me." Zhou Kai handed her the apples he bought outside and said with a smile.

"Okay, no problem." Mother Weng grinned.

"Once you come, you are my family's son." Weng Guo Liang commented helplessly.

Zhou Kai smiled and then asked, "Where is Mei Jia?"

"Mei Jia went out with her classmates. At this time, she should be back soon." Mother Weng responded: "The honey and grapefruit tea that your mom gave me last time was really good, especially delicious."

"My mom likes to make these when she is free. There are still several jars of honey in stock at home. I see her drinks it every day and also gets dad to join her." Zhou Kai said.

"Then your mom can really take care of her skin. I heard that drinking honey is very good for the skin." Mother Weng said.

"Yes, it is." Zhou Kai nodded.

His mother was really particular, especially about these. What he didn't mention were those egg masks, honey masks, and cucumber masks she made.

She can smear anything on the face, but really, his mom looked more than five or six years younger than her peers.

How could Lin Qing He possibly know that Mother Weng had begun to explore this aspect? She slept until after nine o'clock and then came to the dumpling shop to eat a dumpling.

"Where is Eldest?" Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai.

"Went to his grandparents' side." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"Then you don't need to prepare his portion for lunch. Let's have mutton soup with grilled?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Chapter 364: '81's New Year Eve's dinner

Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop opened until 8pm on the twenty-eighth day of December. Then it was officially closed for the New Year.

In the evening, the couple stayed in the room to calculate this year's ledger.

Lin Qing He's clothing store's performance was naturally excellent.

On average this year’s income was two thousand yuan per month after deducting various costs.

The men's clothing store which was opened later hadn't performed as well as the women's clothing store. Still, the business was exceptionally good. It opened for a short time, but it still was an income. It was almost equal to the annual income of Qing Bai's dumpling store.

Actually, Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop was doing great this year. 300 or so and almost 400 yuan each month.

After all, it was busy at the end of the year. With the addition of mutton dumplings, which everyone liked very much, the business during the last month was the best.

The profit exceeded four hundred.

There was a limit to this year's expenditure. It was mainly buying a menswear shop. As for the rest, there was basically no dent.

They did earn a lot of money.

After calculating, the family's saving was quite substantial.

"Why is there no news about the courtyard dwelling?" Lin Qing He uttered.

For the courtyard dwelling she longed for, she didn't buy any other properties or shops.

Of course, it was also because the location wasn't to her taste. Otherwise, she wouldn't mind buying it if it was.

"Don't worry. Take our time." Zhou Qing Bai knew that his wife was obsessed with the courtyard dwelling.

But truthfully, he liked it too.

He had gone to help old Wang collect the rent from his courtyard dwelling. Old Wang's courtyard dwelling was a double-entry, which was very grand.

But that was old Wang's. Although Zhou Qing Bai recognized him as his godfather, he never wanted to take advantage of him. He wanted to buy one with his wife by themselves.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "If there are none next year, I will buy more shops and properties."

Now the economy was getting better and better. And the situation was getting more and more bright. However, the advancement wasn't much. There were more and more self-employed. So shops with better locations weren't so easy to buy.

So if one wanted to buy, they must strike first.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't have any objections. It was all up to his wife.

"We will go to other places to buy in the future." Lin Qing He spoke again after lying on the bed.

"Where?" Zhou Qing Bai said in puzzlement.

"Over at south sea side." Lin Qing He answered.

In the future, if they mind the cold here, they can spend winterover at the south sea side. It'll be warmer, like spring all year round.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded: "Then we better work hard."

Lin Qing He smiled. Then she said with suggestive gaze, "Qing Bai, let's work hard to see if God will grant us a daughter?"

How can Zhou Qing Bai not cooperate? Not only did he cooperate, but also put his whole effort in.

After all, there was no need to open the shop tomorrow, so that night, the couple slept late.

The next day, they slept until ten o'clock. Only then, these two got up slowly.

Zhou Kai had headed out. Zhou Gui Lai was also not at home. Only Zhou Xuan was present.

"Dad, Mom, what do you want to eat?" Zhou Xuan asked.

"No need for me, Just steam a few steamed buns and reheat a bowl of mutton soup for your dad." Lin Qing He said.

Wasn’t it the last day yesterday? Lin Qing He got Second to deliver a good few jins of dumplings. They were all cooked and cooled. When they want to eat, just heat it and it was ready. Which was very convenient.

Lin Qing He also prepared a lot for the family. It was frozen.

When her second child came back, he brought back a lot of steamed buns. There was no worry of it going off in this kind of weather.

Zhou Xuan gave steamed two extra steamed buns. There was a bowl of reheated mutton soup excess. Which was just right.

Lin Qing He munched on an apple in the room after freshening up and said, "I don't have any appetite."

She ate too much meat in winter, so she wanted to be a vegetarian during breakfast. Since it was made, she will eat some.

She just ate a tiny bit and let Zhou Qing Bai eat the rest. Zhou Qing Bai was very diligent last night since the couple only woke now. Naturally, he was hungry. Seeing that his wife really didn’t want to eat, he gobbled up both shares.

The couple finished eating and watched TV together.

At lunch, Lin Qing He had a little, while Zhou Qing Bai ate a little more. Then the two went shopping together.

When Zhou Er Ni brought Su Cheng and Su Xun brothers over, only Zhou Xuan, who was reading books, and Ma Xiao Dan from next door, who was watching TV, left at home.

"Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt are out?" asked Zhou Er Ni.

"En. It's a rare break from work. They probably went to watch movies and have fun." Zhou Xuan nodded, he was extremely familiar with his parents.

Whenever they have time, they will leave them behind and go on their own.

Zhou Er Ni smiled. Currently, she wasn't living at the dumpling shop. She moved to her grandparent's place yesterday.

Business was closed, so the shop wasn't open. With no one going, it was best to move to her grandparent's side.

Zhou Er Ni, who didn't return to her hometown, studied very hard. Even during the New Year celebration, she would grab a book to read and then learn accounting knowledge.

Zhou Er Ni saw Zhou Xuan reading an English book and uttered with admiration: "You can understand all of this?"

"Can understand, but haven't fully comprehended it. My mom can interpret it like it's her mother tongue." Zhou Xuan said.

"Fourth Aunt is amazing." Zhou Er Ni admired her.

Zhou Xuan smiled. His mom worked very hard. She would relax during holidays, but when there were no holidays, she would basically be attached to a book.

"You brothers hungry? Have you eaten yet?" Zhou Xuan asked Su Cheng and Su Xun.

"We have eaten." Su Cheng nodded.

Su Xun said, "Where is my eldest cousin? I came to learn martial arts from him."

"He went out." Zhou Xuan replied: "Let's watch TV first. Maybe he will be back later. This is Ma Wen. His nickname is Ma Xiao Dan."

He introduced them to Ma Xiao Dan.

Then they watched TV together. The TV drama at the moment was still very good. After all, the current culture was relatively lacking, so everything was very novel.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai threw the matters at home to the back of their mind. As expected, the couple came to watch the movie.

"The theme of these movies is getting bolder and bolder now." Lin Qing He remarked when she came out of the movie theater.

As the reformation strongly rooted dow and economic development becoming rapid, the movies also turned bolder. It wasn't like the past where it can only play the war of resistance.

Zhou Qin Bai can sense it was apparent. This year, there had been news from his hometown that the installation of electricity in the village had arrived.

In other words, Zhoujia Village will thoroughly have electricity by next year at the latest.

This was another feature of rapid development.

The couple rarely came to dine with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. So on the last day of '81, the two of them brought meat over for New Year's Eve's dinner. Their sons also joined the table.

Chapter 365: Relatives

This was their first New Year's Eve dinner in the capital.

TV dramas were being played on TV. At this time, there was no Spring Festival Gala. It seems that the Spring Festival Gala will not happen until 1983.

It was only 1981.

Although there was no Spring Festival Gala, the dinner table was still exceptionally bountiful. The whole table was filled with dishes.

In addition to meat and vegetable dishes, there were also soft drinks, Da Bai's pear soda and Asian sodas. These were particularly popular drinks nowadays. It was also pricey.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought the children over, they bought it on the way.

Zhou Xiao Mei's family, Lin Qing He's family, granddaughter Zhou Er Ni, as well as old Wang, who was brought over by Father Zhou from Bei University.

How can they possibly leave old Wang out on a celebration like New Year’s Eve dinner?

Therefore, the whole family gathered to eat this piping hot New Year's Eve dinner.

The whole country was unified, regardless of whether they were in harmony or not. Everyone will sit down and eat New Year's Eve dinner together.

Let alone Lin Qing He and Zhou Xiao Mei who had a good relationship.

"Er Ni, you made a call today. Did your mother say anything?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked at the dinner table.

Zhou Er Ni called home today. She called the village branch secretary's house and they got her mother to answer.

"Everything is okay. They said hi to Grandfather." Zhou Er Ni smilingly assured.

Lin Qing He smiled, "How's the harvest at home this year?"

"I heard my mother mentioned a bit. She said this year's harvest is excellent and the village has a good harvest." Zhou Er Ni nodded.

"Now that it's their own, everyone got to work hard. Want to mess around like before, don't think about it." Mother Zhou said.

Mother Zhou had some minor bad habits, but when she was still working in the production, she was definitely diligent. She disliked seeing some people being lazy.

They rushed forward when there was something to eat, but dragged their feet when it came to working. Now it was like this. With the household contract system, everyone was responsible for their own land. No longer group work. If they don't do it, what will they eat? But there was no such thing as a pie falling from the sky.

After paying the sufficient amount to the country, the rest was their own. Everyone will definitely do it with gusto.

Mother Zhou felt that this new policy was good. Like extremely great.

Father Zhou, old Wang, Su Da Lin, and Zhou Qing Bai were eating and drinking. Mother Zhou continued to say, "I wonder how old Third's family is doing."

"Third Brother's business is in the county town. They certainly won't do too bad." Zhou Xiaomei said.

She felt that with her third brother and third sister-in-law's hardworking temperament, it certainly won't be bad. After all, if they managed it well, this business would be very profitable.

"For now your third brother and third sister-in-law are living at your place, but they have to go out and find a place for themselves later." Mother Zhou stated.

After all, it belonged to Son-in-law's family. Since they hadn't returned yet, it was still okay for them to stay temporarily. If they stay for a long time, it won't do.

"What's the hurry? Let Third Brother live there. We probably don't have time to go back in this short period of time." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't mind.

Their keys were left to Da Lin's uncle. Third Brother went over there to take it.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything about this topic. She listened to Zhou Xiao Mei saying: "Mother, you ask about Eldest Brother and Third Brother, but you haven't asked the second brother yet."

Mother Zhou didn't get angry. She responded: "Why would I ask about your second brother? Your second sister-in-law got her own big idea. I can't be bothered to care."

In fact, she had no problem with her daughters-in-law having their own idea. Fourth's wife always had her own ideas. But to have big ideas, one got to have that ability.

If one didn't have the ability and got big ideas, then wasn't it messing around?

Of course, it was said like this. Second's wife hadn't mess around.

But since they were older and didn't want her to say anything, then she won't.

Especially after Liu Ni was sent back last time. Beside greeting her, Second Sister-in-law had been cold to her since then.

Thinking that she(Mother Z) won't know, she(2Sis-in-law) often told people that she(Mother Z) was biased.

"My mother said during the off-peak time next year, our family might build a brick house." Zhou Er Ni smilingly mentioned.

"That's great." Lin Qing He nodded after hearing this.

At the old Zhou’s side, having Second Sister-in-law present was very annoying. According to the words of Third Sister-in-law, if one got something good to eat, they have to hide and eat it. If not, one will hear displeasing words when they didn't share.

For example, 'Our family is poor. We can't compare to others. Can't afford to eat pure white mantou and dumplings.

Third Sister-in-law was sick of it. Lin Qing He estimated that this reason partly contributed to Third Brother's courage to start a business in the city.

They really didn't want to live under one roof anymore.

"With your monthly salary sent back and they themselves got their own income, Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law can afford to build a new house since all of you are hardworking." Zhou Xiao Mei also nodded.

"It would cost a lot of money to build a new house," Mother Zhou commented.

"I will raise the salary next year. I will give 40 yuan a month. Er Ni is frugal. Except for some school supplies, the rest of the money will be sent home. There is also Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law. Don't worry too much." Lin Qing He spoke.

How could Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law not save some money? There was also Zhou Er Ni’s salary. Even when they have to raise their eldest son, Zhou Yang and fund his study, the pressure wasn't too heavy. His college entrance examination will be next year. Once he attends university, he'll receive an allowance.

"How much does it cost to build a house?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"For a brick house, it would cost seven or eight hundred yuan." Mother Zhou replied.

Of course, on the premise that it wasn't extremely big. If it was a little bigger, the minimum was one thousand.

"If Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law are short at the time, they will say it. If it is possible, I will lend some to them to ease the emergency." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou hurriedly said: "Forget it. The family has been split up. Each goes on their own ways. How much money one has, is how many things they can do. If one borrows, the others will follow."

"Third Sister-in-law and Third Brother went to the city. They won't borrow money from me in the future." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"It was still borrowed. Without the money you left at Eldest's, where did he get the money to buy a shop in the city to do business." Mother Zhou pointed out.

She was extremely satisfied with Fourth's wife. Extraordinarily open-minded.

Lin Qing He smiled.

Then the topic changed, turning toward Third Brother Lin's direction.

Mother Zhou had a particularly good impression of Third Brother Lin: "Da Wa's uncle will definitely do well in the future. He is kind. Everyone in and outside the village likes to deal with him."

Lin Qing He grinned when Third Brother Lin was mentioned. Her brother was indeed not the type who would argue with others. Always jollily toward everyone.

Moreover, he got a kind personality. She did favor this younger brother.

Naturally, she couldn't bear to watch him use his two legs to ride a bicycle for a lifetime.

Buying a motorcycle was the best solution.

Chapter 366: Beverage stop

"I made an arrangement with the photo studio tomorrow morning. At nine o'clock, we will all go over to take pictures." Zhou Gui Lai said at this time.

"Third paying?" Zhou Xuan raised his eyebrows.

"I'll pay then. I will be extravagant as well." Zhou Gui Lai replied indifferently.

He'll use his grandparent's new year's red envelopes, as well as his youngest aunt and his youngest uncle's ones. Granny Ma and Ma Cheng Min from next door also gave one.

There wasn't a big red envelope, just small ones.

Lin Qing He naturally gave Ma Xiao Dan a big one in return.

This was how the New Year red envelopes were. Almost an exchange. There were more or less some discrepancies, but it wasn't minded.

Unless it was a large gap. Then it'll leave some unease.

So this time, Zhou Gui made a lot of money despite receiving small red envelopes.

So this dolt took out a lot of money and invited everyone to take pictures tomorrow morning.

Naturally, Lin Qing He didn't have any objections. The red envelope was given to him and he can manage it by himself.

Everyone arranged for the meet-up. Wait at the photo studio at nine o'clock tomorrow morning.

At this time, there were very limited photo studios. Just mention an address and it was easy to find.

They stayed there until after nine o'clock before Lin Qing He got Zhou Kai to send his god-grandfather bac. Then she brought Zhou Qing Bai and her two sons home.

"Would you like a bowl of glutinous rice balls?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Not eating. I'm so full tonight." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Zhou Xuan also declined. Lin Qing He made herself and Zhou Qing Bai a bowl. These were glutinous rice and fragrant taro balls, which she made and kept for supper.

Slightly sweet, which was pretty delicious.

After eating, the couple went to wash up and then went back to rest. The brothers waited for their eldest brother to come back. Once he was back, they can continue to listen to his stories about the military academy until eleven o’clock before going to sleep.

'Eldest Brother is going to be a soldier. Second Brother is going to be a professor. I will do business.' Zhou Gui Lai thought happily during bedtime.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were in the room. Only now, they fell asleep.

They had been in the room for more than an hour and haven't slept yet. No need to ask what they were doing. In short, Zhou Qing Bai was very hardworking now.

No matter how sour and astringent the fruit was, Lin Qing He must eat it as she had planted the seed herself.

What can she do? Complyingly accompanied the hero and expressed her willingness to birth a daughter. As long as he fights out, she will give birth!

Zhou Qing Bai was very satisfied with her attitude. After finishing his work, he hugged his wife to sleep.

"Qing Bai, have you heard of this phrase?" Lin Qing He feebly uttered.

"Huh?" Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"There is only exhausted ox, and no badly plowed land." Lin Qing He said.

"In an acre, there's only so much land. I can handle it." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Listen to this. What bawdy words these are? Sure enough, her family Qing Bai learned to be bad now. Lin Qing He gave him a light hammer. Zhou Qing Bai laughed.

Lin Qing He slept in his warm and muscular embrace.

In the winter, she loved to sleep in his arms. His whole person was like a big stove, especially comfortable.

Zhou Qing Bai also enjoyed it. He could sleep very soundly while holding his wife.

At nine o'clock the next day, they headed over for photo taking. Because an appointment was made, they got right to business.

The photographer said it was also the morning. If they came over in the afternoon, who knows how long they'll have to wait.

They weren't the only family who took photos during the New Year. There were others.

For this photoshoot, Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang put on all new clothes.

Mother Zhou smiled and said, "This is really exciting."

She hadn't taken a photo in her entire life. Only heard of it. How can she not be excited?

Before, Lin Qing He wanted Zhou Qing Bai bring his parents with them to shoot, but both of them refused. They really wanted to take pictures, but at that time the conditions weren't better than the present. So they didn’t want to waste money.

While now, it was no problem. They can take a picture together, even if it cost a lot of money. It was only once a year.

Just spend it.

First, the big family took a group photo, and then it was separated. There was Lin Qing He's family. The Zhou Kai brothers and their god-grandfather. Then with their grandparents. Altogether, it reached more than 20 photos.

They had a good splurge.

Su Da Lin and old Wang wanted to settle the bill. Zhou Gui Lai immediately declared, "Nobody snatch. I will pay this money this year!"

Then he went to checkout. He cleared out his last year's savings cleanly. Both pockets were empty. Afterward, when they got home, he brazenly asking for money to buy firecrackers.

Lin Qing He stingily gave him two dimes.

Of course, she didn't blame him for paying the bill. It was okay to splurge. As for more, don't about getting it.

At most, two dimes.

Zhou Gui Lai still wanted to pester for more. Lin Qing He paid him no heed. After lunch, she stated, "You can go enjoy the New Year by yourself. Just remember to come back for dinner at four."

On the first day of New Year, dinner was always very early. If one was hungry at night, eat some light supper.

All three boys went out. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai stayed at home waiting for relatives' and friends' visits.

When they heard that they came in the morning and they weren't home.

"The whole family including my parents-in-law and sister-in-law's family went to the photo studio to take pictures." Lin Qing He smilingly explained with a smile to Aunt Ma's words.

Those who came to visit were all from the small workshop. Ma Cheng Min and Aunt Ma also brought Ma Xiao Dan over.

It was very lively.

Lin Qing He had prepared all tea and snacks. It went without saying, one shouldn't lose courtesy when celebrating the New Year.

From one o'clock until almost four o'clock, they hosted their guests. Zhou Kai and his brothers came back to prepare for dinner. The others were similar position, so they all returned.

The family of five didn't go over to Su Da Lin to eat. They had their own meal. After eating, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went out.

The couple went to the movie.

In this era, watching movies was almost the only pastime. One can’t play other games.

Since the New Year holiday began, the cinema was basically full.

It was the same today. One had to come early, or else there will be no tickets.

The two watched the movie. When they came out of the cinema. there was nowhere to find a drink.

"Qing Bai, how about we buy a shop at this side and open a shop?" Lin Qing He also said.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her: "What are you going to sell?"

"Let's buy some drinks and sell them. Also things like popsicles which can be sold when the time comes." Lin Qing He said.

There was nothing to buy here. She felt if they open one, there will definitely be some business. After all, to be able to come to watch movies at this time, they must be better off.

A movie cost two or three dimes. Most people were reluctant to come. She thinks it would be a good idea to open a beverage shop.

Chapter 367: Dare to act first, report later?

It was pretty late now, so the couple made their way back.

The more Lin Qing He considered it, the more she felt it was good. Zhou Qing Bai didn't have any objection to her opening a shop. He just asked: "Who would take care of it?"

"Isn't that simple?" Lin Qing He replied.

She told him her plans.

Just hire two smart young girls to watch it. It still needs a manager at the store as tracking the sale and purchase, filling the ledger, and settling accounts require manpower.

She planned to arrange for Ma Cheng Min to be in charge of there.

Lin Qing He intended to promote him to be her chief manager. In fact, her top preference was Er Ni, but it can't be helped. Er Ni was still a bit too inexperienced now. She lacked qualifications and can't hold the position.

It would be better to let a native local, Ma Cheng Min, give her a hand.

As for the salary, she will mention it to him in private as appropriate. After all, he was management. There may be other shops to manage in the future.

Lin Qing He was still a little bit spirited all the way back home.

She didn't even want to open a shop, she just wanted to buy a shop to rent. But she couldn't help it. At this time, there were opportunities everywhere. At a glance, a business opportunity appeared.

Money was especially easy to earn.

For example, her two clothing stores at this stage were equivalent to golden hens that lay golden eggs. In the future generation, if such a large clothing store had a terrible location and wasn't managed properly, it will not be able to earn her current amount.

The styles of the clothes she produced were indeed attractive, but they were all bulk made. There was no mockery of copying. The requirements were a bit lower.

So, she added another menswear shop.

Taking advantage of everyone's low requirements and the lack of goods resources, she'll earn as much as possible. Once she makes the profit, invest more quickly. Then they will not be idly chipping away the mountain in the future.

This was the only way for her to be a lazy person getting rich.

But who would have thought, now it was time to plan for her fourth shop.

Zhou Kai started his journey back to the academy on the fourth day of the New Year. His family went to see him off. This time, he might not have time to come back during the summer vacation. Maybe it will be the end of the year.

Lin Qing He was in a low spirit for two days after sending her eldest son away.

Eldest son was already 18 years old this year. It was time to fly. But as an old mother, Lin Qing He is still a little dejected about separation.

"Mom, don't worry. I won't leave you. I'll work with you in the future," Zhou Xuan comforted.

He was sixteen years old this year. Over 1.8 meters tall him was quite tall and handsome.

Of the three sons, Second looked the most like her. He used to be the most fox-like clever, but now he was leaning toward the gentle and elegant type.

Seeing such second son like this, Lin Qing He was comforted. She turned to Third and said, "Third, how about you?"

Zhou Gui paused. Then loudly declared: "Mom, don't worry. Too early for me. But when I grow up, I will take you and my dad to travel around."

"Do we need you if we want to travel?" Lin Qing He scorned.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned and said, "Then you take me, alright?"

"Not bringing. Your dad and I will travel by ourselves in the future. After raising you so big, don't want to govern you anymore. You have to let the two of us have some time for ourselves." Lin Qing He said.

Then she glanced at her Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai's eyebrows soften.

Zhou Gui Lai grumbled and said: "Dad, Mom, can you two control it a little bit? I'm going to get tired of it."

He had never seen a couple like his parents. They were really too affectionate. He had witnessed both of them hiding in the room and kissing each other when he was younger.

At that time, they were still little. The couple was still young, so it was normal.

How many years had passed since then? They grew up. Still, he encountered them were locking lips again one night.

His mom was on his dad's lap as his dad held his mother's waist like that.

At that time, the door wasn't closed properly. After taking a look, he hurried back to his room.

Simply not suitable for children's view.

On normal days, when the two were lying on the sofa, they would watch TV hand in hand. His dad would even trim his mom's nails!

Zhou Gui Lai had witnessed it since he was young. He didn't know what to say.

Lin Qing He snorted with contempt: "You yellow-haired kid, what do you know? Stay to the side."

Then she looked at her Qing Bai and said, "It's time to go to bed. It's getting late."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai got up. Sleeping and the likes were his most favourite.

The couple went back to their room. Zhou Gui Lai continued to watch TV with Zhou Xuan. Zhou Gui Lai uttered: "Eldest Brother isn't at home. It feels like something is missing."

Zhou Xuan nodded. The brothers watched the TV for a while. When they checked the time, it was ten o'clock. Then they turned off the TV and went to bed.

In a blink of an eye, the seventh of January was over.

As soon as the seventh of January passed, Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop opened.

Although the business was relatively bleak, there was always a profit of two or three yuan a day. Su Da Lin can't stay idle. The bun shop also quickly opened.

"Second Brother, let's go over to youngest uncle's bun shop to eat." Zhou Gui Lai invited his second brother that day.

Zhou Xuan also wanted to eat buns.

Lin Qing He said: "Bring some dumplings to your grandparents. Tell your aunt to not cook in the afternoon. Have dumplings instead."

"Okay." the two brothers brought a few jins of dumplings.

With that many people over there, a few jin of dumplings was needed for one meal.

Once they have gone over, Zhou Er Ni came over and brought a message.

She went to call home again yesterday.

On the phone, her mother said brought up a matter.

"It seems like Xu Sheng Qiang from Eldest Aunt(1st Sis)'s family want to come over," Zhou Er Ni told

Xu Sheng Qiang was Xu Sheng Mei's younger brother. Younger than Xu Sheng Mei by two years old.

Xu Sheng Mei was eighteen this year. Xu Sheng Qiang was sixteen. The two above Xu Sheng Mei were sisters. Both were already married off.

In First Sister's family, Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't the only son. He wasn't the youngest. Below him was the youngest brother.

In other words, First Sister had three daughters and two sons.

And because the first three in a row were all daughters, First Sister couldn't lift her head for a while. She straightened her back after giving birth to her eldest son.

Later another young son was born. But Xu Sheng Qiang in the front had already been slightly spoiled.

Zhou Kai had sent roast duck over before. When Zhou Kai came back, he said that his cousin was unbelievable. He had gone through such length to send a roast duck over and he complained it was too small. Said, there was not enough to eat.

Lin Qing He heard it one. Although she continued to send one over, she knew it in mind.

She didn't have the patience and intention to educate another's son. On her side, she just needed to complete her courtesy. She didn't expect anything else.

So after hearing from Zhou Er Ni, she called the old house.

First, she greeted Eldest Sister-in-law before entering the subject. She asked Eldest Brother to pass on that there wasn't a shortage of staff here. If anyone dares to act first and report later, she'll make them lose face.

"Also, Eldest Sister-in-law, tell Eldest Brother to let know Sheng Mei that if she doesn't come to the capital next year, then don't come." In the end, Lin Qing He added this sentence.

Chapter 368: Fourth shop

Eldest Sister-in-law knew exactly what kind of temper Lin Qing He had.

It wasn't an exaggeration to say that she won't permit a grain of sand in her eye.

Zhou Liu Ni ran over by herself, despite her objections. Was she able to stay? No. The day she reached the capital, she was sent back directly without staying for a night.

Therefore, when First Sister mentioned that she wanted Xu Sheng Qiang to go over with his sister after the New Year, Eldest Sister-in-law didn't approve.

One more person meant one more person to feed. Not only did they have to raise a half-grown child for nothing, but also have to give an extra salary. That side hadn't request for someone to go over. Who would dare to nod and decide on this side?

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't intend to get involved. If Sheng Mei brings Sheng Qiang over, he will definitely be brought back if there was no shortage of people.

But in the end, First Sister had a good relationship with her, so she mentioned it when her daughter called.

Now Lin Qing He called back. It was obvious that Xu Sheng Mei mightn't be allowed to go next year. After Eldest Sister-in-law hung up the phone, she hurried back to get Eldest Brother to make a trip.

"Let First Sister cool her thoughts. It's not like she doesn't know Qing He's temperament. And she dares to send him over there before saying. Do she think Qing He has a good relationship with her?" Eldest Sister-in-law muttered angrily.

In fact, this matter was a little unpleasant to handle. From the beginning, it was First Sister overreaching.

To say that First Sister had a good relationship with Lin Qing He wasn't necessarily true. Whether it was First Sister or Second Sister, the relationship with Lin Qing He was generally so-so.

Only Zhou Xiao Mei and Lin Qing He was tight-knit.

Eldest Brother went over to talk to his eldest sister.

First Sister agreed and said, "Okay, since not allowed to go, then Sheng Qiang will not go. Sheng Mei will go her back after the new year celebration."

Eldest Brother was still very kind-hearted. He hadn't brought up Lin Qing He's sentence of 'if Xu Sheng Mei being busy, then she didn't need to come over.'

After he returned, the atmosphere in the old Xu's house wasn't so good.

Xu Sheng Mei said, "Mother, look. I told you not to go to uncle's house and say it."

"If I don't mention, how can you take your brother over?" First Sister looked at her and asked.

"I already said can't bring him. The day Zhou Liu arrived was the day she was driven back." Xu Sheng Mei replied.

It wasn't Xu Sheng Mei who act first and report later. She couldn't be any more clear about her aunt's temper.

She wasn't one to give way to another. One hundred percent her call shots. A dictator. Do whatever she wanted. She held the power in the house.

"Mother, if you really want my brother to go there, you should call and ask by yourself?" Xu Sheng Mei looked at her mother.

First Sister did not speak. She was also a little embarrassed before this younger sister-in-law. Put it frankly, even though she was the eldest sister in the family, Lin Qing He wouldn't place any importance on her.

Later, it was a little better. She was more politer. In the past, she didn't even give her a glance when she saw her. Simply like they didn't know each other.

First Sister was thinking that once her son was there, maybe he will stay?

After all, he was their nephew and a capable young man. Not a lazy girl like Liu Ni.

However, she didn't expect rejection right away.

Speaking of which, First Sister felt depressed.

But what else can she say? This sister-in-law, Lin Qing He didn't put her in her eyes before. Now that she had a promising future, would she attach any importance to her, the eldest sister.

"Mother, I want to go to the capital!" Xu Sheng Qiang said unwillingly. He wanted to go to the capital/ especially since his sister gone over. She said how wonderful the capital was. He was staying at home and doing farm work. He didn't want to do farm work at all. Not only was it tiring, but also, he might marry a girl from the capital if he went over!

Then he can move his household registration to the capital in the future and will be a citizen of the capital. He will no longer have to do farm work.

"What are you going for? Your aunt won't let you go. Stay at home!" First Sister staed.

Xu Sheng Qiang said, "Isn't my sister already 18 this year? Let my sister stay at home and marry someone. I will go to the capital to fill my sister's spot!"

This was a good idea. First Sister looked at her third daughter at once.

Xu Sheng Mei's face turned pale. Now she had seen the scenery over at the capital, she wasn't willing to marry someone from the countryside. She wanted to find someone from the capital!

"Mother, if impossible, I am willing to give my spot to brother, but our clothing store sells women's clothing. Those who buy and try on clothes are all women. My brother wouldn't do right? At Hu Zi's side, they sell men's clothing. If you are willing, go and talk to with Second Aunt (2nd Sis). Make Hu Zi come back to marry and give the position to my brother." Xu Sheng Mei suggested.

First Sister curled her lips and said, "How could your second aunt be willing?"

Xu Sheng Qiang spoke: "Since Hu Zi can do it, I can also do it. I can also go to the men's clothing store."

"Then talk with Aunt (Qing He). That side certainly has an outsider. If she is willing to change to you, then it'll be perfect." Xu Sheng Mei said.

"Aunt, Aunt. Why didn't you say about Uncle?" Xu Sheng Qiang responded, "I have no blood relationship with her at all. Uncle is my relative!"

"Uncle's words at home have no power. It's Aunt who has the final say." Xu Sheng Mei replied.

This matter was left unresolved.

Although the holiday end on the 15th of January, Lantern Festival day, Hu Zi came over on the 10th to notify Xu Sheng Mei.

"There are still a few days left." Xu Sheng Mei said.

"What's the matter? It's no problem to go there earlier. Maybe Aunt opened the business ahead of schedule." Hu Zi replied.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't really want to go so soon. But when she thought about the TV over there and how her mother wanted to pass her job to her brother.

So after a little hesitation, Xu Sheng Mei stated, "Then come and find me tomorrow."

"Okay." Hu Zi nodded in response.

He didn't think too much. He didn't have much to do at home. If it weren't having Xu Sheng Mei, who was a month older than him, in mind, he would have caught a ride back to the capital on the 7th.

His uncle’s dumpling shop had opened. He can go to his uncle’s dumpling shop to help out.

Just need to include the meal. The rest didn’t matter.

Speaking of which, the food at home was really incomparable to his uncle and aunt's side.

So early the next morning, Hu Zi carried his baggage to find Xu Sheng Mei. Xu Sheng Mei also had a small bundle. Truthfully, there was nothing to bring.

The two of them came to the county city together, took a ride to the municipal city, and transferred to trains from the municipal city to the capital.

Over at the capital, Lin Qing He had also started preparing for the beverage shop these days.

On the ninth, she went to the Housing Management Bureau and asked about it. There was a shop at that side. The asking price was three thousand yuan.

Lin Qing He took a look at the small shop. She wasn't completely satisfied, because it was pretty small. Only tens or so square meters. It was especially dilapidated. Renovation and redecoration were a must.

But because there was a movie theater next to it, Lin Qing He hesitated. She ended up buying their fourth shop.

Chapter 369: Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue

The university hadn't started yet, so the dumpling shop was handed over to Zhou KaiXuan and Zhou Gui Lai. Zhou Qing Bai came to visit the fourth shop with his wife on that day.

After looking at it, he said, "It will cost some money to repair it."

"You see fit." Lin Qing He responded.

With him present, Lin Qing He basically didn't have to worry. She was only responsible for coming up with ideas.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and agreed. Following the suggestion given by his wife, he went to Ma Cheng Min. He got Ma Cheng Min to find someone to do the repair and decoration.

Now the New Year had passed, Ma Cheng Min would naturally want to work.

Lin Qing He had told him in private.

Everyone else’s salary was forty yuan, including his mother, Aunt Ma. While he was paid fifty yuan.

This year, the salary for every one had increased by ten yuan. From 30 last year to 40. This was naturally a decent salary.

Old Madam Xu and her daughter-in-law Li Yu Feng were both 45 as they were responsible for the standard and quality of the clothes, which required great care.

Ma Cheng Min's salary was considered the highest.

There were many things he was responsible for.

Excluding Zhou Qing Bai’s dumpling shop, the men’s and women’s clothing shops, small workshop, and beverage shop that was going to open this year were all under his responsibility.

The sale and purchase account and the stock check were up to him.

It can be said to be very busy. But for Ma Cheng Min, he really liked this job.

As long as the salary was enough, being busy was nothing. Only when one was idle at home and do nothing, or work hard for the whole day and made only five or six dimes, it was laborious and depressing!

Now that he got his own income and with his mom's income and his dad's income from going out to pull some light goods, the family's life was very bountiful.

After all, for a family of five at this time, if the total monthly income reached one hundred yuan, it was completely possible to live a very good life.

But toward Lin Qing He starting up another shop, he felt admiration.

This was simply remarkable. Counting this one, how many shops were there?

He didn't need to care about these, he just needed to be responsible for the management of the shops.

He found someone to come over and complete the repairs and decorations that Zhou Qing Bai told him about. Then he came over and asked Lin Qing He: "Teacher Lin, will you recruit staff for this side in the future?"

It went without saying Lin Qing He needed to recruit people. She nodded and said: "We need to recruit two."

Even when she wanted to recruit people, she didn't plan to recruit Xu Sheng Qiang over. No discussion was no discussion. She was the master of her shop. She wouldn't be constrained by the ways of the world's relationships, or that she couldn't put down her face.

"What kind are you looking for? I will help you find?" Ma Cheng Min asked.

"Look for a young lad. Or a girl who is similar to my Er Ni. Got to have good character. Friendly and eloquent. But not extremely eloquent." Lin Qing He stated.

"My uncle's family has a son and a daughter, who are twins. They are also my cousins. Both are 19 this year and have graduated from high school. I can guarantee both of them." Ma Cheng Min said.

"Didn't go to college?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Family is poor and both have average grades." Ma Cheng Min shook his head.

"Since you guarantee them, I'll believe you. But if the two of them aren't suitable, then I’ll change people straightaway. We can hire relatives. That's how it is between relatives. But relationship is relationship. Work is work. This must be clearly distinguished." Lin Qing He told to him.

"Don't worry, Teacher Lin," Ma Cheng Min hastily assured.

"Okay. Then let them know first. Then tell them to find a time to see me. I will tell them about salary and the details." Lin Qing He nodded.

Ma Cheng Min acknowledged this. He was delighted.

His uncle’s family had more children than his family. His family consisted of him and his eldest brother. His uncle’s house had five above them. Including the twins, it was seven kids in total.

These two younger ones originally aimed for university, but they had retaken the exam twice and still can't pass the exam. No chance with the ordinary universities either.

So they decided to go out to find work and didn't plan to continue the exam.

He used to be in the countryside, so not visiting can be pardoned. But now he was back, he naturally had to go to the uncle's house for a visit in the New Year.

He heard about it, but he didn't say anything to avoid giving false hope. However, he made mental note in his mind.

That was why he mentioned them to Lin Qing He.

His cousin brother was called Ma Cheng Yang and his cousin sister was called Ma Cheng Yue.

Because it was twins, one had 'sun' and the other had 'moon' in their name.

Ma Cheng Yang and Ma Cheng Yue came over. Lin Qing He looked at them and was quite satisfied. Their facial feature shared half similarity. What's more, not bad looking at all. Not overly pretty. Opposite of stunning.

"Cheng Min has already told me about you brother and sister. I believe he told you about the rules and systems on my side." Lin Qing He looked at them and said, "But I will tell you again now. If you are working here, and something urgent came up, you can ask for leave at any time. I will grant leave. Under normal circumstances, wages will not be deducted. It depends on the circumstances."

"But what I dislike the most here is that unclean hands and feet and unsatisfactory work speed. Once I find out, even Cheng Min's reference won't be of use. Let's not commit problems of principle. I will pay you one month's salary of 35 yuan for now. Once you officially start, it'll start counting from then. If you do well in the future, I will definitely give an increase. It will not always be like this. You can rest assured about this."

"In terms of working hours, from 7 in the morning until 9 in the evening. These hours are certainly long, but only one person in the morning is enough and one person for noon. From four in the afternoon, will need two people to keep watch. The morning and noon shifts, you arrange it yourself. Take turns. Cheng Min will often drop by when the time comes."

After finishing all this, Lin Qing He looked at the two siblings: "For now, it's these. I will supplement the rest later. Have you heard clearly? Now you can give your objections."

"None." Ma Cheng Yang and Ma Cheng Yue both shook their heads.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "If you have no objection, then it's settled like this for the time being. I will leave my shop to your care. If you are willing, I will let you do this stably in the future. Of course, if you want to leave, you can tell me directly. No need to be embarrassed."

Having said this, she let them go back first. Now she got candidates for watching the beverage stop, Lin Qing He naturally had no more worries.

Chapter 370: Chest freezer

The new semester was going to start in a short period. Lin Qing He was already preparing for lessons. As for Zhou Qing Bai, he was contacting suppliers.

Suppliers for ice lollies and drinks.

Like big white pear ice lollies. There were also many ice creams. However, ice creams need to be frozen in a large refrigerator.

So after Zhou Qing Bai contacted the supplier, he went to the big shopping mall to check out the refrigerator.

He came over to talk to his wife after checking it.

"The big shopping mall got a new batch of refrigerators in the past two days. I think the price isn't too expensive. I told them I want to buy four and they said they can give a lower price and will deliver it to the door." Zhou Qing Bai explained.

"That kind won't do." Lin Qing He shook her head.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at her.

"That kind of green refrigerator is suitable for home use. We need to commercial chest freezers," Lin Qing He said.

"Chest freezer?" Zhou Qing Bai hadn't seen this so-called chest freezer yet.

There was chest freezers at this time. Lin Qing He had seen it in a big shopping mall over Hai City and said, "New semester is only five days away. Still got time to make a trip to and back from Hai City. I'll go."

"I'll go with you." Zhou Qing Bai stated after hearing this.

"Okay." Lin Qing He grinned and agreed.

So the couple set off for Hai City. They left just like they said. Extremely carefree.

When Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei arrived, their uncle and aunt had gone to Hai City.

As for why no one knew. In short, they went to Hai City.

The clothing shops hadn't opened yet. Hu Zi stayed in the dumpling shop to help Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and Zhou Er Ni. Xu Sheng Mei went over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side.

Old Madam Hu happened to be sweeping the snow outside. It was still snowing at this time.

"Isn't this Young Mei? Back so soon? I heard your grandma say that you will return after the Lantern Festival." Ols Madam Hu smilingly spoke when she saw her.

"Thinking now my uncle and aunt's shop has no one watching, I came here early. I'm idle at home anyway." Xu Sheng Mei softly smiled.

Old Madam Hu's grin widened even more: "Such a hard-working girl. You're eighteen this year, right?"

"En." Xu Sheng Mei meekly smiled: "Granny Hu, sit down first. I'll go in to see my grandparents."

"Really filial girl. Go." Old Madam Hu was completely satisfied.

Xu Sheng Mei entered the house. Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were both in the bun shop at this time. At home, Mother Zhou and Su sisters were watching TV.

"Grandma." Xu Sheng Mei greeted Mother Zhou when she entered the door.

Mother Zhou was also a little surprised: "Why are you back so soon? Wasn't supposed to after the Lantern Festival? Where's Hu Zi?"

"Hu Zi is in the dumpling shop." Xu Sheng Mei replied, and then continued: "Well, I was thinking since I'm idle at home, I might as well come here to help a little bit."

Mother Zhou was pleased, "Very thoughtful."

"Grandma, my aunt (Xiao Mei) and uncle are at the bun shop?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.

"En. Your grandpa, Cheng Cheng, and Xun Xun are over there too." Mother Zhou confirmed.

"Grandma, my uncle and aunt said they are going to Hai City. Why are they going there now? I heard that classes are nearly starting, right?" Xu Sheng Mei said.

"I don't know. Your uncle and aunt's matter doesn't need my worry," Mother Zhou responded.

She can't help her youngest son and daughter-in-law. Helping Xiao Mei watch the children was enough. She won't intervene in other things.

All in all, Youngest Son and his wife were reliable.

Hearing this, Xu Sheng Mei knew that her grandma was clueless. She changed the topic then and talked about her mother wanting her brother to come with her this year.

However, she was stopped by her aunt.

"Tell your mother not to decide for your aunt. She hasn't asked your aunt and wants you to bring Sheng Qiang here? Don't you know that Liu Ni was sent back?" Mother Zhou responded with a frown.

Her life was peaceful now. She didn't want any trouble to disturb her and her spouse's happy and decent life.

"I persuaded. My mother wouldn't listen. Grandma, don't worry, he didn't follow along this time." Xu Sheng Mei approximately understood what her grandma meant.

"Not coming is the right choice. Before coming, have to discuss with your aunt. He can only come if she agrees. If not, she won't host him." Mother Zhou said.

"This is her nephew." Xu Sheng Mei mumbled: "Although he's related to my uncle and not my aunt, she can't be so heartless. Arrange work for others, and not for his nephew."

Mother Zhou' didn’t like to listen to these words: “What not arranging work for his nephew? There's Hu Zi. Also for you and Er Ni?”

She reminded, “Sheng Mei, don't say these words. It's very hurtful."

Xu Sheng Mei's face turned pale and said: "I know. My mouth slipped. Grandma, don't tell anyone."

"Alright. Just do your job well. As for the rest, don't decide for your aunt. Just do what she tells you. Do your own part is enough. It's been a year. Are you not clear about your aunt's temper?" Mother Zhou waved her hand.

When provoked, she would even let her, the mother-in-law, lose face in person. Also, in front of her youngest son.

When unprovoked, she and old man were directly brought to live in the capital. And bought TV set and electric fan for her and old man.

Every month, she was given twenty yuan for grocery.

Mother Zhou felt that this life couldn't be any easier.

So she really didn't want to intervene that much now.

To say that the reason why she can think it through, it had to be because of the comparison with the neighbors, old Madam Hu and old Madam Zhu.

Others' daughter-in-law can't compare with Lin Qing He's generous action.

Father Zhou had also given her the talk. So she thought it through without her noticing. She didn't care about anything. She only had to mind her and old man's food.

Of course, her grandsons and granddaughters were still young, so she would help mind them.

Xu Sheng Mei almost vomited to death. She didn't even notice that her grandmother was biased toward her aunt now.

The favored Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were buying chest freezers in a big shopping mall in Hai City.

This chest freezer wasn't big. A total volume of 200 liters or so.

The price was very expensive. Still, Lin Qing He dared to seal the deal and instantly got three sets.

One was for Zhou Qing Bai’s dumpling shop to store frozen meat to keep it fresh. Two were to be placed in the beverage shop for ice cream.

In fact, with two freezers at the beverage store, it was still not enough. They will need four. But four will cause a large stir.

Wait for the later period and then slowly expand. Wait for this summer vacation and they'll go to the south to take a look.

In addition to these three freezers, Lin Qing He also bought a washing machine. She got someone to transport it to a place where there were no people and sent them away. She looked around to make sure no one was around and put them directly into the space.

Then the couple set off on the journey back without saying a word.

Chapter 371: Officially opened

Whether it was the washing machine or the freezers, they weren't taken out immediately after they got back.

However, the couple did explain that they went to Hai City to buy chest freezers and they would be delivered over later.

"Chest freezer? What is that?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked when she joined Zhou Xiao Mei to the bathhouse.

"Similar to a refrigerator, but it freezes things better than a refrigerator," Lin Qing He replied.

"I also want to buy one for the bun shop." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.

If there was no refrigerator in the bun shop, it was very troublesome. If there was, it will save a lot of effort.

She and Su Da Lin had gne to the big shopping mall and asked about it. A refrigerator cost more than 500 yuan. Simply too expensive.

Especially this year. The two of them plan to grit their teeth and buy the shop, so they don't dare to spend money.

"The bun shop does need one." Lin Qing He nodded, but she also knew their economic situation. She suggested: "Since it's not far apart just bring over whatever you want to chill and put it in your fourth brother's shop. Then get it when you need it."

Zhou Xiao Mei was embarrassed and responded, "That can't do."

"Buy one later. It's important to stabilize the shop situation first," Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

The sisters-in-law blissfully took a bath and then went back.

Lin Qing He's small workshop and clothing stores all opened. Only the beverage store hadn't yet. Stiil under renovation.

Still, Zhou Qing Bai had already contacted the supplier.

As a boss, one can leave other things to the employees to do, but in regard to the supply of goods, one must contact them themselves.

Only when the goods are delivered will they be handed over to Ma Cheng Min to track the amount. Zhou Qing Bai will go negotiate if anything happens.

Now, they just got to wait for the decoration of the beverage shop to be completed. Only then they can directly call for delivery and the shop will officially open for business.

For the time being, they won’t sell ice cream and popsicles. Just drinks. Next, take out the freezers to use. Then ice cream and popsicles will be available on the market.

After the new semester officially started, Lin Qing He reverted back to home and work life.

There was a lot going on at the beginning of the semester. Currently, she took four classes, which can be said to be very busy.

It was worth mentioning that her salary this year had also increased a bit. Still, it wasn't unexpected.

Since the reform and opening up, prices have gradually increased. It went without saying, wages have risen too.

The beverage shop officially opened at the end of January.

It wasn't until the official opening when Zhou Kai Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai knew that their parents had opened another shop!

"Opened another shop?" Xu Sheng Mei was stunned when she heard of it.

What's the count now? This was the fourth shop!

"Is there anyone watching this shop yet?" Xu Sheng Mei said hurriedly after regaining herself.

If no one is going to watch it, then get her brother over. This can be justified.

"I don't know. You have to go ask Aunt." Zhou Er Ni shook her head.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't dare to ask Lin Qing He directly. She checked with her uncle first.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "No shortage of people."

"No shortage? But I heard from Cousin Er Ni that it just opened over there." Xu Sheng Mei responded.

"Already hired." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Xu Sheng Mei pursed her mouth and said, "Uncle, my brother, Sheng Qiang also wants to come here to help out."

"No shortage of people." Zhou Qing Bai gave the same answer.

Zhou Xuan, standing at the side, laughed, "Sister Sheng Mei, do you want Cousin Shung Qiang to come over?"

Xu Sheng Mei forcefully put on a grin.

"Cousin Sheng Qiang has a bad temper. If he comes to watch the stop, he might even quarrel with people. When looking for someone to watch the shop, one won't find Cousin Sheng Qiang's type." Zhou Xuan said.

Xu Sheng Mei hurriedly explained: "Sheng Qiang was a little naughty when he was a child. Now he has grown up, he has become more sensible.

"We'll see in the future. There is no shortage of people now. As soon as the shop started up, Uncle Cheng Min introduced people to my mother." Zhou Xuan left her some face.

Xu Sheng Mei headed over to her grandparent's side.

Aunt Ma said after she left, "How about getting Cheng Yang or Cheng Yue to vacate a spot?"

"No need" Zhou Xuan replied: "The two of them are doing a good job. As long as they are willing to keep at it, we won't push them out no matter how many relatives are. Our family will not engage in that nepotism.

Aunt Ma grinned when she heard this, "I'm afraid that the family members over there will be upset."

"It's no problem." Zhou Xuan only gave this response.

If his aunt over there is unhappy, then so be it. When his family want to do something, do they have to act according to others' unhappiness?

No such logic.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't pay much attention to these, but he basically had the thought.

Hire those who were good, not because they were relatives.

Xu Sheng Mei arrived at her grandparent's place. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou knew that Fourth's wife had opened another shop.

"This...what does it sell?" Mother Zhou curiously asked.

"Seems to be drinks and ice cream," Xu Sheng Mei answered.

"Just selling those sour and sweet soda?" Mother Zhou uttered.

"En." Xu Sheng Mei nodded. She had drunk those drinks before. Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai would buy them and then shared them with everyone.

"That...that's pretty good." Mother Zhou didn't know what to say.

She drank it during the New Year. This drink was so delicious.

But she didn't expect their family's store to sell this now. Fourth's wife was prospering. This was the fourth shop.

"Grandma, two people are hired over there." Xu Sheng Mei went back on track.

"Since they open the shop, people must be hired." Mother Zhou didn't find it strange.

"Grandma, my brother wanted to come this year." Xu Sheng Mei cared about this.

She felt that since the beverage shop was about to open, they must plan to hire people. However, her brother was rejected. She understood that they didn't want her brother.

"Didn't I tell you? Just follow your aunt's arrangement. Don't get involved in this area. Would your aunt do things in compliance with your words?" Mother Zhou said to her.

Xu Sheng Mei quickly responded: "Grandma, I didn't mean that."

"It's enough that you didn't mean that. Go and wash the dishes. Don't come over and watch TV every day. The electricity bill is expensive." Mother Zhou spoke: "You can mind Ya Ya and Tian Tian too. I will go to your uncle (Qing Bai)'s place."

She left her home to her granddaughter's watch and she came over by herself.

Zhou Qing Bai said when he saw her, "Mother, why are you here? Have you eaten it?"

"I have. I heard that you and your wife have opened a beverage shop." Mother Zhou mentioned.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Can you handle it all? There are so many shops." Mother Zhou asked.

"Doable." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Although there were many shops, it wasn't a problem since people were hired to look after them.

Chapter 372: First courtyard dwelling

"This is your wife's idea?" Mother Zhou smilingly said.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Mother Zhou had approximately guessed this. She was clear about her son's temperament. Just from the shop, she can tell. As expected, only his wife was possible.

"Father and Mother can't help with anything." Mother Zhou uttered embarrassedly.

"It's okay. Just hire someone and let them watch." Zhou Qing Bai didn't mind.

Mother Zhou grinned and went back first since there was nothing else.

After eight o'clock in the evening, Su Da Lin brought Zhou Xiao Mei over. Lin Qing He's family was watching TV.

Hu Zi and Zhou Er Ni hadn't got off class at this time. They will not finish until nine o'clock. The two were still attending evening classes.

"Go and pour water for your uncle and aunt." Lin Qing He ordered Third.

Zhou Gui Lao went to pour water.

After Zhou Xiao Mei took a seat, she couldn't help but said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, have you opened a shop again?"

"En. Opened a beverage shop over at the cinema." Lin Qing He cheerfully replied.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, this is your fourth shop. Can you handle them all? We just got one shop and feel that there is not much time in a whole day." Zhou Xiao Mei emotionally remarked.

The business at the bun shop was great. She and her Da Lin were busy all day long. Her mother had to cook the meals, while the children had to be picked up from school by her father. They didn't have that time at all.

"How can it be the same? You two are hands-on. We hired people." Lin Qing He pointed out.

"Will there be business then?" Zhou Xiao Mei perplexedly wondered.

"I don't know yet. I just want to give it atry." Lin Qing He answered.

"The chest freezers you bought last time you went to Hai City were for this shop to sell popsicles?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"En." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Open... at the... cinema is wonderful." Su Da Lin said.

He felt that Fourth sister-in-law was truly a college student and had the capability to teach college students. If one opened next to the cinema, how the business will be was definitely go without saying.

"It's still a street away from the cinema." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Although it was across the street, the location was indeed excellent. Otherwise, how could she possibly spend three thousand yuan to buy that small broken shop?

It must be known that Ma Cheng Min found people to repair and decorate and it took almost 500 yuan to renovate the small shop.

The couple sat until nine o'clock and then went back.

Lin Qing He saw that it was about time and went to rest with Zhou Qing Bai.

"If we open a shop next time, got to hide it." Lin Qing He said to him.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't get it.

Lin Qing He explained: "Cause too much stir."

"It's fine." Zhou Qing Bai didn't care. Now business was allowed. Whether it is a stall or a self-employed business, it was a legitimate industry allowed by the state. So what was the problem?

The state allowed some people to get rich first, and then push the people behind to become rich. What's more, every shop hired people. This also provided jobs for people, which was highly respected by the state.

Moreover, ten thousand yuans households had appeared all over the country. The state was very willing to see them become rich.

As for the people around, Zhou Qing Bai never cared.

Lin Qinghe laughed at this man's confident look. The couple had been tired after a long day, so they went to bed earlier.

The beverage shop had settled down.

The profit in the first month also came out very quickly. A profit of nearly 500 yuan. This was only from drinks.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai found a time and brought the three chest freezers and one washing machine out of the space. Then they got someone to transport it from their home to the shops.

One for the dumpling shop and two for the beverage shop. The second day the chest freezer came, the popsicles and ice cream were in stock to sell.

"Isn't someone selling melon seeds next to the movie theater? Just ask them if they want to supply our stop. Get them to sell it at wholesale prices." Lin Qing He instructed Ma Cheng Min that day.

"Alright." Ma Cheng Min nodded.

Soon, the beverage shop wasn't just selling beverages and popsicles, but also snacks such as melon seeds.

Because there was another shop to make money, Lin Qing He was naturally in a good mood.

Zhou Gui Lai sighed, "Mom, my camera won't be bought?"

Three freezers and a washing machine were bought. None of these were cheap. They were all expensive.

Wait and see. If we have money, we will buy it for you." Lin Qing He coaxed him.

That was what she said, but Lin Qing He didn't expect that all the money at home would really be spent at once.

In April of the year '82, Lin Qing He's long-desired courtyard dwelling wish finally came true.

What's more, it was a double-entry quadrangle courtyard dwelling.

Not only was it a double-entry, but the location was also very good. It was at a traffic intersection within the second ring road.

The total area had reached 800 square meters. Among the double entry, this was considered at the top.

Because the general standard of triple entry was only 900 or so square meters.

After waiting for so long, they got no news. So once they got the news and such a wonderful one, it really had them overjoyed.

But the price can be said to be sky-high. At least for the current market price, it was a veritable sky-high price.

It was much more expensive than Lin Qing He expected. The asking price was 130,000 yuan.

In this era of ten thousand yuan households, what did one hundred and thirty thousand meant? What's more, it wasn't a small sum.

Naturally, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai weren't poor. Their monthly income was also exceptionally impressive. But when they add up their current net saving, they were still a bit short.

There was no other way but to borrow from old Wang.

Only Lao Wang had the money to lend them to buy the property. Of course, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't say what they were going to do with it.

Old Wang didn't ask either. When he heard that the two of them needed money, he gave them 10,000 yuan and asked them, "Is it enough?"

"Enough." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Uncle Wang, this money will be returned to you within this year." Lin Qing He was grateful. It will not be easy for later generations to borrow 10,000 yuan from others, let alone at this moment.

The old man trusted them both wholeheartedly.

"What's the hurry? I don't need it." Old Wang didn't care.

He had a salary of fifty yuan a month and his food and accommodation were taken care of by Bei University. Other times, Father Zhou would call him over to eat, or he would come to eat at the dumpling shop. He also had rental income from his double-entry property.

When it came to spending money, there was really nothing.

And because of the support of old Wang's money.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai bought their first courtyard dwelling in the capital.

Despite emptying their whole house, Lin Qing He wanted to tear up when the Housing Management Bureau handled the transfer and gave them the house deed and other documents.

Her courtyard dwelling! Such a large area and such a good location. Even if she sits with her Qing Bai to eat the mountains for the rest of her life, there will be no worry!

Chapter 373: No end

Seeing that his wife in high spirits, Zhou Qing Bai had twinkles in his eyes.

However, it was a little hard to imagine. This property was indeed excellent, but will it be able to reach tens of millions or even hundreds of millions in the future?

The property where Father Zhou and Mother Zhou lived now wasn't small. It was more than 200 square meters, but when compared with this, it was incomparable.

Not only the area but also the number of rooms and yards were incomparable.

The couple walked around in the yard.

They didn't plan to rent it out and also didn't plan to come to live in it. If they want to live in it, they'll live in it in the future. For now, put it aside.

The door was locked and the couple went home.

Although both pockets were empty and still owed old Wang 10,000 yuan, it didn't affect their mood.

After all, the long-desired courtyard dwelling had fallen into their hands.

It can be considered a wish fulfilled.

When buying the courtyard dwelling and buying other properties, only the two of them knew about it.

None of their sons knew about it.

Still, this didn't affect their sons' attractiveness.

Mother Zhou met up with the neighboring old Madam Zhu, who wanted to discuss the match with her granddaughter Zhu Zhen Zhen and Zhou Kai.

But really, the youngest son and eldest grandson were the lifeblood of the elderly.

Regardless of whether it was Zhou Qing Bai or Zhou Kai, the father and son's positions were incomparable in Mother Zhou's heart.

Especially her grandson, Mother Zhou has never seen any grandson better than her grandson.

After graduating from Bei University and entering the military academy after graduation, he will make further progress in the military in the future. Was there anyone as fine as her grandson?

Such an excellent grandson, got to find someone with a similar talent for him.

It wasn't that Mother Zhou being arrogant. She had seen that Zhu Zhen Zhen. She was timid and weak. A big girl from the capital was even small-minded than a rural girl. Like she had never seen the world.

If one didn't listen carefully, they won't be able to hear what she was saying.

Well, it was someone else's granddaughter. Naturally, she can't say anything. But what was she hearing?

Old Madam Zhu wanted to match Zhu Zhen Zhen to her grandson?

Mother Zhou answered right then: "Though I'm his grandmother, I don't have the right to manage my grandson's marriage. His mother decides it. I can't."

"How can you not? You're his biological grandmother. Your words have power." Old Madam Zhu countered.

Mother Zhou internally uttered 'If your granddaughter is nimble, open, and educated, then I can go bring it up and get her grandson engaged even when she's not necessarily pretty. Then they only need to marry in the future.'

But look at her. Is your granddaughter worthy of my grandson? You're dreaming.

Thinking that way, Mother Zhou said calmly on the surface, "I don't get involved in any matters. All my grandchildren's marriage isn't under my responsibility. It's up to their mother."

Old Madam Zhu originally thought that as soon as she mentioned it, this old Madam Zhou must be over the moon and agree immediately. But unexpectedly, she shied away?

"Does my Zhen Zhen not meet your eye or something?" Old Madam Zhu said directly.

Mother Zhou laughed in her heart, while her expression displayed displeasure: "What are you saying? I have seen Zhen Zhen with my own eyes. She works neatly. How can she not meet my eyes? But look at me. Since I came here, there's nothing I can help my youngest daughter-in-law with. She buys this and that for us. If I go to decide on her behalf and casually start something for her, would you be happy if you were her?"

Old Madam Zhu wasn't one to be easily dissuaded and replied: "Your daughter-in-law is filial to you. What you said is definitely useful. What's more, I find your grandson is certainly okay. If not, I would keep my Zhen Zhen for a few more years."

Then keep her. How many years you keep is your business. What does it have to do with me?

Mother Zhou spoke to her with impatience. Saying, that she would go and talk to her daughter-in-law when she had time. Then she went home and complained to Father Zhou.

"I was saying why her daughter-in-law would be annoyed with her. Pester incessantly. Wasn't my attitude not obvious enough? She makes her granddaughter sounds like a rare beauty. Where did she get the face? She's quieter than a cat's meow. Looking like that, it seems like speaking louder can scare her. Da Wa doesn't have that personality. How can he possibly fancy that kind?" Mother Zhou grumbled.

Father Zhou didn't even bat his eyelids. He had a good relationship with old Mister Zhu. When he wasn't busy, he often went to the park with old Mister Hu. The three of them played chess.

"Old man, what do you say about this? From her attitude, she really wants to marry her granddaughter to our grandson." Mother Zhou said.

"Are you willing?" Father Zhou indifferently responded.

"Of course I'm not. Doesn't meet my eyes." Mother Zhou said angrily.

It wasn't just her eldest grandson. Mother Zhou won't even be delighted to match her to Hu Zi, her grandson from her daughter's side.

She didn't like this kind who hides matters in her heart and then looked aggrieved. From the sight, this one was the kind who dare not speak in the open and bad talk in the back. Sooner or later, something would happen.

"Don't worry since you aren't willing." Father Zhou didn't treat it seriously.

Since old Zhou family wasn't willing, would old Madam Zhu be able to marry her granddaughter over. Let alone Mother Zhou, even Father Zhou didn’t like Zhu Zhen Zhen.

Even if it was a local capital girl, her grandson wasn't a rung lower. He was now a registered household registration in the capital.

The main thing was the temperament. Clearly not on the same wavelength as her grandson.

Mother Zhou had planned to deal with it coldly. She didn't intend to go over and tell Lin Qing He. She knew Lin Qing He would definitely not agree.

She herself didn't agree.

But she couldn't handle old Madam Zhu who pester to no end.

Every time she talked like her granddaughter was someone of high position. As if her eldest grandson had climbed up the ranks.

"I haven't noticed her obstinate temper before. It's really annoying. No wonder her daughter-in-law isn't filial to her at all. I have never seen anything like this!" Mother Zhou doesn't want to interact with old Madam Zhu now. Simply wasted all those brined peanuts and soybeans that she had invited her to eat before!

Because she was so annoyed, she came over and perfunctory brought it up to Lin Qing He.

"How old is Eldest now? He's only eighteen. It's still early. He said he'll set up his career first and then start a family. He will also find a girl similar to him in the future. Let him find one himself." Lin Qing He said.

"Find one himself? How can this do?" Mother Zhou responded.

"He will find a nurse or the like from the military hospital in the future. It'll be pretty good as it is convenient to take care of him." Lin Qing He explained.

The candidate she was most satisfied with was Weng Mei Jia. A decent and extroverted person, who was beautiful and open. She got a high degree of education and good family background.

Especially, since she wanted to enter the military hospital. She guessed it was more or less due to her eldest.

As for others, Lin Qing He had no plans at present.

Hearing what she said, Mother Zhou was obviously satisfied, and said, "If he can find one over there, that would be great."

Lin Qing He nodded: "Mother, go back."

Chapter 374: Working hard for his daughter

After receiving her daughter-in-law's response, Mother Zhou also came back to give the troublesome old Madam Zhu a reply.

She swears that after this incident, she won't be in contact with this person in the future. Simply too annoying.

"My daughter-in-law said, he's still young. Only eighteen years old. No rush. He has to start his career first, then his family. Zhen Zhen girl is one year older than my grandson. Can't delay her." Mother Zhou stated.

While she was ridiculing in her heart.

She was one year older than her eldest grandson and was boasted that there were few like her in heaven and hard to find on earth. To the unknown, they would think she was really a fairy!

Old Madam Zhu was naturally not very happy. She thought it was a sure thing. She didn't expect this to happen.

After returning home, she coldly harrumphed to old Mister Zhu: "It's not just a family from the country. She really treats herself as something. A good girl like Zhen Zhen was recommended and she even dared to be pretentious. A family of self-employed!"

Regardless of whether the self-employed make money or not, selling things at this time was indeed not respectful. But with the deepening of restriction drop, especially this year, there really were many self-employed.

There were many street stalls outside.

Uncle Zhu said: "I say, that's about enough. In this matter, you were too hot-headed. What self-employed people. Their family consists of college students and university teacher. What else does Zhen Zhen have besides a capital household registration? They also got it too!"

"We are born and raised, while they are foreign residents. How can they be the same?" Old Madam Zhu harrumphed.

"Save it. If they aren't willing, they aren't. Just find another family for Zhen Zhen." Old Mister Zhu waved his hand.

Old Madam Zhu still felt indignant: "Such a good girl like Zhenzhen..."

Old Mister Zhu was impatient to listen to her long-windedness. He went straight out, leaving old Madam Zhu with a stomach full of complaints.

Zhu Zhen Zhen came a few days later.

Then she heard her gran's nagging. Her eyes immediately redded: "Is the Zhou family dissatisfied with me?"

"Zhen Zhen, don't be sad. Can only say that their old Zhou family doesn't have this blessing. You are so wonderful. How can they be dissatisfied? Don't worry about them. Gran will find you a good one." Old Madam Zhu coaxed.

Zhu Zhen Zhen lowered her head and said, "But... but I fancy Zhou Kai."

The youth was so tall, so handsome and mature. His eyes were exceptionally sharp. Just one look, he gave one a feeling of security.

She wasn't favored at home. She heard that the conditions in his family were good and his parents are reasonable. If she can marry in, she will be able to live well.

"What's the use of fancying? His family didn't fancy you," responded old Madam Zhu.

Regardless of how tactfully Mother Zhou said, it was obvious she didn't fancy her. Otherwise, she wouldn't refuse and she would agree to it straight away.

Hmph, since her granddaughter didn't meet their eyes, who else can they marry?

Zhu Zhen Zhen was close to crying.

She even came to ask Mother Zhou Mu. Seeing her wanting to talk but stopped, Mother Zhou asked: "Zhen Zhen, what's the matter? Is there anything I can help?"

"Granny Zhou, are... are you not satisfied with me?" Zhu Zhen Zhen said with red eyes.

Mother Zhou wanted to break out into a scolding then. Was there such a girl? Was such behavior? Personally, coming to ask the elders of the guy's family? What do you call this?

Was it a blind date or something? Her gran just mentioned it and her side returned an answer. What? She also regarded herself as a celestial fairy?

As soon as you brought it up, the other must ask you to marry you before you give up, right?

Mother Zhou said politely: "Zhen Zhen is good everywhere. It's just my grandson hasn't grown-up. Don’t look at his height, but he is only 18 years old. He is still an immature child. It's too early to talk about this. It's not that you are bad."

After that, she didn't have the patience to entertain her, and said, "Go back first. There are still chickens to be fed in my backyard."

Then she left Zhu Zhen Zhen alone. She simply got the same virtue as her gran. Can't handle her properly.

Ignoring Zhu Zhen Zhen, she came to feed the chickens by herself. She raised eight hens. She grabbed one of the hens to nourish Fourth's wife tomorrow.

Lin Qing He took the matter of old Zhu Family wanting to introduce marriage as an interesting story and told Zhou Qing Bai: "Our eldest is popular now. Everyone is eyeing on him."

She kinda sensed that feeling from old Weng Family.

Otherwise, during the Chinese New Year, would Mother Weng let Weng Mei Jia come to give New Year's greeting together? In fact, Weng Guo Liang alone was enough.

Lin Qing He thought a little narcissistically. Maybe Mother Weng wanted to let her daughter come here to let her see?

But after this encounter, Lin Qing He was satisfied. The jar of honey and grapefruit tea she gifted was the best indication.

Zhou Qing Bai had no interest in this matter. It seemed to him that it was normal for his son to marry a wife when he got older. Once he marries, he can move out.

His responsibility ends there.

"Are you used to using the freezer?" Lin Qing He asked, changing the subject.

"Easy to use." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

The two-hundred-liter freezer was indeed very useful. He needed a lot of meat to make dumplings. It's okay in winter but in summer it can't last long.

But now they had freezers, the problem had been solved. The meat they bought and haven't been used up were put in first. Then, they just take it out and thaw it when they need it. It didn't cost much effort.

Su Da Lin's side also required a lot of meat, but there was no freezer over there. So he just brought it over here to store. When he needed it, he can take it back. It did take a bit of effort, but a refrigerator was several hundred. This wasn't a small sum. The shop hadn’t been settled yet, so let’s do this for now.

As for Lin Qing He. After having a washing machine, a lot of worry and energy were saved. As for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side, Lin Qing He did plan to buy another one later.

Zhou Xiao Mei's family can use it. Even without them, Lin Qing He will still buy it for the old couple. So she didn't mind that.

Zhou Qing Bai began to tally up this month's accounts, while Lin Qing He continued to prepare lessons.

After nine o'clock, Lin Qing He was finished, Zhou Qing Bai had settled the account. She took it in hand and took a look.

"According to the speed, we can pay back Uncle Wang's money in two months," Lin Qing He said with satisfaction.

Four shops can make almost five thousand yuan in a month.

Two of the clothing shops covered the majority of it. Then followed by beverage shop and Zhou Qing Bai’s dumpling shops.

The dumpling shop wasn't selling hot. Completely stable with a monthly income of 300 and so yuan.

On the contrary, the beverage shop was. Since the weather was getting warmer and two freezers have moved there, the sales performance had improved another notch.

There were also melon seeds, which profitable after the calculation was done. The business was excellent.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. His wife had always had a lot of ideas. Basically, anything she does make money.

"Tomorrow, head over and check around." Lin Qing He told him.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai responded. and then stared at his wife: "It's time to work hard for Daughter."

Lin Qing He gave him a light hammer.

Then, the couple rested.

Chapter 375

Lin Qing He had classes to give. Basically, she got little free time.

The management of the stops was all left to Ma Cheng Min's charge. Still, the true boss, Zhou Qing Bai had to go around.

Whether it was a small workshop or shops.

Because it truly made money, even Zhou Qing Bai place them importance even with his personality.

At noon that day, Lin Qing He saw that it was around 11:30. It should be time to return home from the field for lunch, so she called Eldest Sister-in-law.

Eldest Sister had just come back from the field. She washed her face and hands before coming over to answer the phone.

Lin Qing He made some small talks before asking about Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni's academic performance.

In June of this year, the two of them were going to take the college entrance examination.

"I don't know how they did. Both your eldest brother and I don't understand this, but I heard that English scores are very good. They can get high ranks in the class." Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted when chatted about this.

Lin Qing He grinned.

When Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni came over, they had to memorize five words every day. Her second son trained them personally. The mathematics questions were also very specific. The Chinese text that should be memorized was memorized. The score shouldn't be low.

The key points were focused on other subjects. The learning materials had been given.

If they put in the effort and study hard, they should still be able to get into a good college.

The sisters-in-law chatted for a while. She told her how Zhou Er Ni do them in proud of the evening classes. Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted. When they were about to hang up, Eldest Sister-in-law hesitated. She asked after a slight pause: "Qing He, what do you think of me raising ducks?"

"Raising ducks?" Lin Qing He was puzzled.

"En. There happens to be a small river on the other side of the field. If I raise ducks, they can be driven over there to raise. I can also help with some farming work. I was thinking how well Father had raised ducks before. So I had this thought." Eldest Sister-in-law said with some uncertainty.

Before it was due to Lin Qing He wanting to make old duck soup, Father Zhou especially raised more ducks since he didn't need to do fieldwork. Around seven or eight ducks.

They didn't need to feed them anything. Just herd them to the river to eat small fish and shrimp every day. It was a good idea.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, do you want to raise a large scale?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I do have that intention. It's just, your eldest brother said that I'm messing around." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

"What messing? Look at Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law. Now they are opening a shop in the city. Last year, the people in the village often said they were blindly messing, right?" Lin Qing He replied.

"You're right. They are doing a good job now." Eldest Sister-in-law nodded.

Wasn't it because of this that she wanted to try to develop?

"If you want to do it, you can try it. It doesn't need much capital." Lin Qing He said: "But how many do you want to raise?"

"Planning to raise twenty or so?" Eldest Sister-in-law answered uncertainly.

"Then what is there to worry about. It's only twenty or so." Lin Qing He responded straightforwardly after hearing this.

To her, large scale was a hundred or so kind. For Eldest Sister-in-law, it was around twenty... Two different mindset.

"How's Zhou Dong's side doing?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei are doing exceptionally well now. Your third brother basically comes and collects eggs every other day." Eldest Sister-in-law felt slight envy when Zhou Dong was mentioned.

How much money did he make? She heard that he had raised two to three hundred chickens!

"So, as long as it's not the kind of real messing around, you won't do badly. It's only 20 or so ducks. Eldest Sister-in-law, go raise it." Lin Qing He supported.

The electricity bill was still very expensive. So when there was no other matter, they hung up.

However, because of this call, Eldest Sister-in-law directly went to catch thirty ducklings, despite the Eldest Brother's objection.

Eldest Brother was very helpless: "There's no end of farm work to do, do you have time to do this?"

"What's wrong with this? Aren't we raising one pig and ten chickens the same way?" Eldest Sister-in-law refuted.

Eldest Daughter was married. Second Daughter went to the capital to earn a stable income. All the household chores were left to Zhou Si Ni. She was also a nimble girl.

Basically, didn’t need Eldest Sister-in-law to do housework. Everything was neatly handled up.

Both the pig and chickens were fed by Zhou Si Ni.

She saw that her parents were about to quarrel and spoke, "I can raise these ducks. When they grow up, I will take them out to the river to eat small fish and shrimp."

Eldest Brother didn't say anything then.

Once he went back to his room, Zhou Si Ni pulled her mother to the side and whispered: "Mother, I heard the hen crying out. When I head over to the chicken coop, I didn't see any eggs. It must have been taken by Liu Ni again."

Eldest Sister-in-law's face turned black. This wasn't the first time this happened. Otherwise, why would she not want to be under the same roof as ThirdSecond Branch?

She really had enough of this kind of petty theft.

However, Second’s wife had never said a word. She had told her to manage Liu Ni.

Second's wife didn't take it seriously, saying that the hen's crow does not necessarily mean an egg is laid.

That kind of cry only sounded when the hen laid eggs. How can it be wrong!

However, as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhou family, she couldn't outright scold. So she said: "Be careful next time. We are already hoarding adobes. We can build a new house by the end of this year!"

When the time comes, the whole family will move out. This place will be used as an old house and store firewood. There was no need to live with Second's wife!

Speaking of it, old Third's family was better. They moved to the city last year and their business was doing well. Like really well.

If it wasn't for the fact they(1st branch) weren't good talkers, she would want to do business.

It was only a thought. It was better to peacefully plow the field and raise pig and chickens at home. Now that there were the additions of ducks, there will be an income when the time come.

Let's get back to the capital's side.

Zhou Er Ni was really going all out now. Hu Zi was also influenced by her. They had made huge progress, so Lin Qing He got them both to start trying to do the accounts for the clothing stores.

Although this was Ma Cheng Min's job, it didn't stop them from learning.

Although it was someone else's errand, it doesn't mean that they can't learn. If something happens in the future, they can substitute.

Lin Qing He didn't have classes to give in this afternoon. Because she had to go to Wang Yuan's Garment Factory to order a batch of new clothes, she left Xu Sheng Mei to watch the shop by herself. She took Zhou Er Ni with hr.

"Oh, you're finally going to introduce me to a college student?" Wang Yuan heard her arrival and he came out in person. He grinned when he saw Zhou Er Ni.

"This is my niece. I brought her here to gain knowledge. Made Boss Wang laugh." Lin Qing He responded with a smile.

"It turns out to be Teacher Lin's niece. So fortunate to meet you." Wang Yuan said and stretched out his hand.

Lin Qing He shook hand with her. Zhou Er Ni was a little younger and learned to shake. Even though she tried to learn to be composed, there was an unnatural blush on her face.

Chapter 376: Relationship sour

Wang Yuan raised his eyebrows and smiled. Lin Qing He didn't notice the strangeness of her niece. She took out the design sketch. A total of five.

A large bulk of goods were ordered and then the contract was drawn out.

"Teacher Lin is a big client of our factory." Wang Yuan grinned after signing the contract.

"Don't count as a big client! You're preparing to expand abroad." Lin Qing He responded politely.

Her order volume here wasn't small at all.

There were other styles of clothes, but her small workshop made them. The efficiency of the two-shift system wasn't low.

"I couldn't tell that Teacher Lin's niece would be this so old." Wang Yuan looked at Zhou Er Ni and remarked.

"Not small anymore." Lin Qing He nodded.

"In the future, let her come here more. I need such talents in this place." Wang Yuan said.

This businessman can talk. He didn't know her niece's academic qualifications and abilities and can say the word 'talent' without a burden.

Still, Lin Qing He felt that this was a good opportunity, and said, "I'm afraid to disturb Boss Wang."

"What's there to disturb? Come here to get the goods and I'll send someone to deliver them there. No big deal." Wang Yuan replied.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Okay, then I will hand it over to my niece."

"I don't know her name yet." Wang Yuan said.

"Zhou Hong Ying." Zhou Er Ni answered for herself.

This was the name she chose for herself. Er Ni was fine in the countryside. Now she was out in the world, she naturally needed to use a more formal name.

Just like Da Wa and his brothers.

"Okay. Just talk to the guard when you come over." Wang Yuan looked at her and told her.

Zhou Er Ni nodded.

At this time, there was no ritual of inviting out to dinner. That action was created by some people in later generations. After finishing the work, Lin Qing He departed with Zhou Er Ni.

"Boss Wang is a good person. I have seen his garment factory's system. It is also excellent. He is a very capable young man. Coming here and interact more will do you good." After leaving the garment factory, Lin Qing He told Zhou Er Ni.

Zhou Er Ni understood that she needs to broaden her horizon. Handling more things was to exercise herself. She nodded and said: "I will do my best."

"Boss Wang is indeed young and promising. However, his family background is too high." Lin Qing He continued again.

Zhou Er Ni didn't get it, but she still nodded in response. Lin Qing He understood that when she saw this. She still hadn't fully mature in that area, so she didn't say anything.

What she meant was that Wang Yuan was indeed a very good person, but his family background was too high. Such a family was so complicated that ordinary girls couldn't handle it.

So she let Zhou Er Ni come over here to watch and learn. Not for her to marry into a higher social class. But seeing that she didn't have these thoughts, she didn't continue to talk about it.

She was very optimistic about this niece as she was self-motivated and got perseverance. As long as she didn't make detours, she won't do badly in this life.

Even though she was so big, she will still give guidance when needed.

Social class matching was the most suitable marriage, regardless of the era.

After getting back, she let Zhou Er Ni go back to watch the shop. When Xu Sheng Mei saw her return, she asked, "Sister Er Ni, where did Aunt bring you?"

"Went to the garment factory." Zhou Er Ni answered while folding clothes.

"Why?" Xu Sheng Mei couldn't help but say.

"What else can one do? Order clothes," Zhou Er Ni replied.

"I haven't been to a garment factory yet. Aunt favors you more." Xu Sheng Mei said.

Zhou Er Ni glanced at her and stated: "Fourth Aunt treat us all the same. Don't think so much."

Xu Sheng Mei disagreed.

What same? Her treatment couldn't compare to Zhou Er Ni and Hu Zi. Both of them were now helping to manage the accounts.

From beginning to end, she was never asked to manage.

"By the way, I went to my grandma's place the day before yesterday. Granny Zhu from the house next to my grandma has a granddaughter named Zhu Zhen Zhen. I wonder if she likes Zhou Kai?" Xu Sheng Mei mentioned.

"You can't talk nonsense like this. Da Wa is innocent!" At once, Zhou Er Ni's face firmed up.

Xu Sheng Mei said, "How am I talking nonsense? She pulled me aside to inquire."

She looked at Zhou Er Ni again and said, "I didn't say anything though. Actually, I didn't know what to say. I have never seen her like this ."

Zhou Er Ni didn't know that old Madam Zhu wanted to discuss marriage. Mother Zhou didn't tell anyone except Lin Qing He. After all, dissatisfaction was dissatisfaction. They can't ruin the reputation of the girl.

So Zhou Er Ni also warned: "Just stay away from her."

Xu Sheng Mei knew from her reaction that she didn't know, so she didn't say anything. But when she came over to her grandma's side, she mentioned it. She wanted to inquire a bit.

A grown girl wouldn't ask her about Zhou Kai for nothing.

There must be something going on.

Mother Zhou was shocked when she heard it. Her face turned black: "She still sought you out for this?"

This granddaughter of the old Zhu family was this too bold. She even asked her granddaughter about her grandson. Can she not understand human words?

Xu Sheng Mei can judge the situation and immediately said: "Yes. She asked me, but I didn't say anything."

Mother Zhou was still displeased and uttered, "Don't worry about her in the future!"

Xu Sheng Mei nodded obediently and then asked, "Grandma, what's the matter? She is a grown girl and actually asked me about Eldest Cousin. And she appeared aggrieved. I was close to misunderstanding."

Mother Zhou couldn't hold back when she heard this: "What aggrieved? What misunderstanding? She had nothing to do with Da Wa. Her gran wants to match her to Da Wa, but neither I nor your aunt approves! "

Only then, it dawned on Xu Sheng Mei. So it was like this. She was wondering why Zhu Zhen Zhen would ask her about this.

"If you see her in the future, don't talk with her." Mother Zhou stated.

Hearing from granddaughter that Zhu Zhen Zhen made inquiries with her, Mother Zhou had enough of Zhu Zhen Zhen. Was there such a girl?

She ran over to ask her and asked her granddaughter. Her side left her face and didn't say anything, while she went around telling it!

Because of this, Mother Zhou ignored old Madam Zhu when they saw each other.

"Do you still have cucumbers and tomatoes at home?" Old Madam Zhu didn't realize Mother Zhou's attitude. She wanted to come over to pick cucumbers and tomatoes early that morning.

"There's none." Mother Zhou glanced at her and simply said.

Old Madam Zhu was taken aback, and uttered, "I saw you planted a lot."

How could there be none? She had planted a lot in her backyard!

"I will send some to my fourth daughter-in-law later. In the future, I will send it over there." Mother Zhou answered neither warmly nor coldly.

Old Madam Zhu sensed it and turned around and left.

When she got back, she complained to old Madam Zhu: "Isn't it just some cucumber and tomato? not something rare. Do she really think I desire those things!"

Old Madam Zhu tidied up the chess and headed out to call Father Zhou and old Mister Hu to go to the park to play chess.

Chapter 377: Promote their own people

Unable to successfully complain to old Mister Zhu, so she came to find her long-time neighbor, old Madam Hu.

After recounting what happened this morning, old Madam Hu glanced at her and said, "You haven't planted anything yourself this year."

"Wasn't I feeling lazy this year?" Mrs. Zhu said: "She planted so much over there and can't finish eating. We're neighbors here. It's nothing if I took some. She actually didn't me give any."

This year, she thought that the two families will be connected this year. In the future, let alone cucumbers, cabbage, and tomatoes, she can even ask for eggs from Mother Zhou. She raised so many chickens, so the eggs were laid very diligently.

From time to time, she can hear the hen's crow after laying an egg.

But who would have thought that a self-employed family like the old Zhou family would reject a girl like her granddaughter.

Nowadays, she can't bear to give a tiny bit of cucumbers and tomatoes.

Old Madam Hu didn't really want to talk to old Madam Zhu. They have been neighbors for so many years, so who didn't know each other's virtue?

Old Madam Hu wasn't just saying. With the way her granddaughter was, only she would thought she was a fairy. To her, she really didn't compatible with the tall Bei University graduate grandson.

Although Mother Zhou didn't tell her about this, they were neighbors. How can she not know?

Especially when Zhu Zhen Zhen came here every day and waited for her grandson at that door!

"There are still some in my yard. Come pick it if you want." Old Madam Hu said.

It was just some cucumber. It wasn't worth a lot of money.

Both of them had houses with a garden. It's just their area was a little smaller than Zhou's place. That's why they didn't raise chickens or anything. Only planted some cucumber or something and kept it for their own use.

Old Madam Zhu went in and picked seven or eight cucumbers and left.

Old Madam Hu hadn't paid any mind for a while. When old Madam Hu did notice that even the three half-grown ones were taken away as well and not one had been left behind, she couldn't help but curse twice.

Old Madam Hu came to Mother Zhou to pick some. Mother Zhou didn't plan to interact with old Madam Zhu, but she was still polite to old Madam Hu.

She heard old Madam Hu complain: "My yard has some planted and the one next door said she didn't. So I let her pick mine. Never thought she didn't leave any left for me. She picked them all away."

Currently, Mother Zhou didn't have a good impression of old Madam Zhu and she didn't make a remark to it. She just said: "I just picked some. Take some."

Old Madam Hu took four of them. Enough to eat was sufficient.

In the evening, Xu Sheng Mei, who was off work, came over. Now she always ate dinner here and stayed overnight. Zhou Er Ni had the whole dumpling shop to herself.

"Xiao Mei has come," Old Madam Hu was delighted to see her and smiling said.

"En. Have you eaten, Granny Hu?" Xu Sheng Mei greeted politely.

"I have eaten." Old Madam Hu replied and then looked around to make sure no one was around. She passed over a hard-boiled egg and, whispered: "Save it for yourself."

"Granny Hu, this can't do. Take it back quickly and keep it for yourself." Xu Sheng Mei declined.

Her diet now was excellent, whether it was at her uncle's side or her grandma's side. Eggs weren't a rare thing.

But who would dislike free stuff though?

"Lass, it's just an egg. Nothing great. You helped me sweep the ground last time." Old Madam Hu persisted with a smile. Then she forcefully stuffed the egg over and whispered: "Eat it in secret. Don't let your grandma see."

"Granny Hu, this is not good." Xu Sheng Mei said.

"At this time tomorrow, Granny Hu is going to make a pair of shoes. How's your needlework? Can you come over and help me?" Old Madam Hu asked.

"My needlework is fine. If Granny Hu doesn't mind, I will come over to help Granny Hu tomorrow." Xu Sheng Mei smiled sweetly.

"Alright." Old Madam Hu nodded.

Xu Sheng Mei took the egg and left. Old Madam Hu was in a very good mood. Her grand-nephew was coming tomorrow, but it was time for him to see.

Xu Sheng Mei went to help the next day. As soon as she walked in, she saw a young man with a combed hair wearing leather shoes...

Naturally, Lin Qing He didn't know about these events. Xu Sheng Mei preferred going to her grandma's side and she never stopped her. After all, it was nothing.

Recently, she was planning whether she should hire someone to watch the store. For the men's clothing store. That way, Hu Zi can free his hands to set up a street stall.

She didn't plan to let Hu Zi watch the shop for the rest of his life. For a young guy like this, she wanted to give him more opportunities to go out and broaden his horizon.

The family was watching TV that night. Lin Qing He asked Hu Zi, "Hu Zi, is your younger brother called Gang Zi?"

"Ah? Yeah." Hu Zi froze and nodded.

"What is Gang Zi doing now?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Helping with farm work." Hu Zi replied. Although he didn't understand why his aunt suddenly asked this, he had some vague guesses. He couldn't help but look at his aunt.

Lin Qing He laughed, and said, "You know your aunt's temper. If I find that someone inappropriate, Aunt will drive them away. There is no human relationship to reason with. So Hu Zi, tell the truth to Aunt. How is Gang Zi? Is he suitable to come here to watch the shop? If not, let's not give people hope from the beginning."

"Aunt, he can do it!" When Hu Zi heard his brother was wanted, he said at once. He couldn't help being a little excited. When he went back during the New Year, his brother wanted to come with him.

But his mother disallowed it. Saying that he was already here, so his younger brother shouldn't come and cause trouble. In fact, if there was a labor shortage here, he felt his brother can do it.

"Gang Zi is sixteen years old this year. He is clever too. He will never steal and be lazy. If he does, you can send him back immediately without hesitation!" Hu Zi stated.

"This year, your cousin, Xu Sheng Qiang wants to come with his sister, but I didn't allow i.t Now I am willing to let Gang Zi come over, your eldest aunt (1st Sis) will have objections." Lin Qing He said.

Hu Zi was taken aback. He didn't know there was such a matter.

"But Aunt has always been handle things like this. Willing to promote own people, but those who are suitable. So I have to make it clear to you. Don't say Aunt is selfless later. Once Gang Zi is here and I'm not satisfied, I will send him back." Lin Qing He looked at him and reminded.

"Don't worry, Aunt. I will teach him. He will definitely know how to!" Hu Zi nodded hurriedly.

"Alright then. Yang Yang and Wu Ni will have to finish the exam soon. When the time comes, they will come. I will call your eldest aunt (Eldest Sister-in-law) and get your eldest uncle (1st Bro) to go over and talk to Gang Zi." Lin Qing He spoke.

A bright smile appeared on Hu Zi's face.

Chapter 378: Biased

Lin Qing He called Eldest Sister-in-law the next day.

She timed it when Eldest Sister-in-law came back from the field.

On the phone, she heard Eldest Sister-in-law talk about the duck matter. She caught 30 ducklings back to raise.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Yang Yang and Wu Ni will have a vacation after the college entrance examination. Eldest Sister-in-law, do you have time to ask them if they want to come over here for summer work? At that time, they will be paid. Let them use it as living expenses during college."

"No need to pay them. It's good that their food and drink are taken care of over there." Eldest Sister-in-law cheerfully responded to this.

She was delighted to let her eldest son go to the capital city and explore the big city. For young people like her son, it would do them good.

The two sisters-in-law chattered some more before Lin Qing He brought up that she wanted Gang Zi to come to the capital.

Eldest Sister-in-law hesitated and said, "What about Sheng Qiang's side?"

"Don't mind Sheng Qiang. Those who come to my side must work hard." Lin Qing He said.

Eldest Sister-in-law understood that she didn’t like Shengqiang. But it wasn't surprising to Eldest Sister-in-law. First Sister's eldest son was indeed raised wrongly. He won't even pick up a fallen broom.

Besides getting her son to send the roast ducks over, Lin Qing He had never personally visited First Sister for so many years.

Eldest Sister-in-law, who had a good relationship with First Sister, had occasionally gone over these years.

Xu Sheng Qiang was really disappointing. He wasn't down to earth.

So after hanging up the phone, Eldest Sister-in-law asked Eldest Brother to ride the bicycle over to Second Sister to talk about it.

The bicycle at home was originally borrowed by Third Brother. But later on, he bought a new one himself. This one continued to be used by the old Zhou's house's side.

Second Sister-in-law often complained back then.

After it was returned, her mouth was plugged.

Eldest Brother came over to his second sister's place. He passed Lin Qing He's message and asked Gang Zi if he would want to go to the capital to help?

Second Sister had yet to say anything when Gang Zi, who happened to be at home, jumped up: “I’m going. I’m willing to go!”

The darkly tanned young lad, Gang Zi was going mad with joy!

He wanted to go with his third brother to their aunt’s shop. At the beginning of this year, he wanted to go with his third brother, but his mother didn't allow it. She said that there were no vacancies over there and not go over go over and cause trouble. Still, it didn't make him give up.

He thought, maybe his uncle and aunt would come back this summer? They always came back in previous years.

If they come back, he'll go over to ask his uncle and aunt to see if they could take him.

Even if there was no salary, it was all right!

Why Gang Zi yearned to go to the capital? It was because his third brother had bragged about it when he came home for the New Year.

He said that the place in the capital was spacious. He lived in a high-rise building. And the food! They ate meat, eggs, and fish.

Usually, there were three meals a day and New Year dinner couldn't match with it.

It had Gang Zi envious to death. So he made a racket about watching shop even without pay. Just provide him with food. He would definitely serve all the guests well!

It was useless. Second Sister didn't agree.

Compared with First Sister, Second Sister was clear-minded.

One of her own sons had gone over. Food and accommodation were covered as well as the salary was paid. Another going over was too much.

Two such big lads. How much food was required? How could Second Sister dare to let another go?

So no matter what Fourth's wife thought, she responded back then, no need to think about it.

However, she didn't expect Lin Qing He to call back and ask. Second Sister was happy but she couldn't help but hesitate: "Is there really a shortage over there? This stinky boy can't be full without a few bowls of rice."

"I...I can eat less!" Gang Zi blushed. A blend of black and red. He quickly said.

Eldest Brother laughed, "Since Fourth Sister-in-law has spoken, then she can afford to. Once you're there, you don't need to eat less. Eat like normal. You won't really put your uncle into poverty."

His expression displayed hesistation.

Second Sister spoke: "First Younger Brother, if you have anything to say, say it directly."

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou gave birth to First Sister and Second Sister first. Then it was first son, Eldest Brother. After Eldest Brother Zhou, it was four sons in a row. Only then, it was Zhou Xiao Mei at the end.

"First Sister wants Sheng Qiang to go over, but Fourth's wife did not agree." Eldest Brother told.

Second Sister understood then but she didn't care very much. When she went back to her maternal home with her during the New Year, her eldest sister did mention it. Although Second Sister had a good relationship with her eldest sister, she didn't agree with it.

She knew what this nephew was like. He wasn't suitable for watching the shop. What if he fights with people. Doing business was quite particular. Harmony creates wealth.

"First Younger Brother, you don't have to worry. Whatever Qing He decides, whatever goes. If First Sister can think it through, that's great. Forget it if she can't." Second Sister responded.

Although Eldest Brother felt that this wasn't good, he couldn't say anything. So he went back.

Gang Zi was very overjoyed: "When Zhou Yang and the others go to the capital, I will go with them!"

Second Sister warned: "You have to work hard for me when you go over there. If I find out that you dare to act lazy... You will definitely be sent back by your aunt!"

She knew that her maternal niece Liu Ni was sent back. This maternal sister-in-law wouldn't hold back.

"If I go, then I will definitely work hard. Aunt will definitely not send me back." Gang Zi declared.

He did have some worries and said, "I just don't know if Aunt will send me to school too?"

He had heard from his third brother that he and Cousin Er Ni were attending evening classes. Aunt will also check their progress.

Second Sister amusedly scolded: "You should be smirking that your aunt is willing to promote you. And you still dare to be worried?"

Fourth Sister-in-law was direct. But have to say, Second Sister understood. She didn't request a penny to train her son. She let him go to night school to increase his knowledge. This was truly a biological aunt.

Otherwise, who would so idle to pay the tuition in vain and bother to give guidance?

"Once you're there, listen to your aunt. Even if you get sent to school, you have to go to study. That's a big city. How can you get anywhere without any knowledge?" said Second Sister.

"Okay." Gang Zi responded.

He was almost the same as his third brother. That is, he only achieved the third grade. His third brother had actually caught on so well now, so he shouldn't be worse than his third brother.

It wasn't easy to hide such a thing. What's more, it was impossible to hide it. That's why, the next day, Second Sister came over to tell her eldest sister.

She also hoped that her eldest sister will not have knots in her heart.

But how could First Sister not have knots in her heart?

Fourth's wife was also a little bit biased. Gang Zi didn't say that he wanted to go and she called back to tell him to come. Her son, Qiang Zi wanted to but she didn't accept him.

Chapter 379: Full of youthful spirit

First Sister felt discomfort in her heart. Lin Qing He knew to some extent, but from the beginning to the end, she wasn't one who would care about other people's thoughts.

It was basically impossible for her to put herself in a position to think about others. Suitable ones her side will take. Not suitable, she won't even use even if they were her own sons. As for the explanation? There was none.

Lin Qing He planned to let Gang Zi come over. Once he becomes familiar, she would let his brother Hu Zi try to set up a street stall.

After exercising for a year or two, she'll see if Hu Zi had the intention to go out alone.

If so, she will support it.

As for the shop, just find someone else to watch it.

She brought these nephews and nieces over because she wanted them to catch up with this first-mover bus. Not because she wanted them to work for her a lifetime.

In a blink of an eye, it entered June. The college entrance examination arrived for Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni.

Because Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law were in the county city, both Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law didn't have to worry about Zhou Yang. They left it all to Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law.

The relationship between Third Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law was terrible, but it was still pretty good with Eldest Sister-in-law. What's more, the college entrance examination was a major matter, they naturally take care of it.

Because of the large number of subjects, it took three days for the exams to be completed. After the exams, Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni gave it their all.

During the college entrance examination, they were extremely nervous. Now that it was over, they can naturally take a good rest.

But whether it was Zhou Yang or Zhou Wu Ni, they started to prepare to go to the capital once the vacation began.

When Zhou Yang got home, Eldest Sister-in-law told him to take the Gang Zi with them.

So Zhou Yang came to his second aunt's house to inform him to prepare as they will go to the capital together tomorrow.

After all, they'll be on the road for so many days. This summer vacation was a little longer, but if they can pass the exam, they will have to report to the university in advance. Therefore, there won't much time left.

So after the exam, they were off for vacation. Naturally, they have to depart for the capital as soon as possible.

As for the results, they can just call back home when it was time.

So on the second day after the college entrance examination, the experienced Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni brought Gang Zi, who traveled for the first time, to the capital.

Regardless of whether it was a bus or a train, for Gang Zi, it was like a grown girl getting on the sedan chair for the first. Simply a novel experience.

He looked forward to the future in the capital even more.

He was thinking if the capital city was wonderful, then he will settle there in the future. He will work for his uncle for a lifetime!

Due to this year's college entrance examination, so their vacation came early.

When Zhou Yang, Zhou Wu Ni, and Gang Zi arrived, Lin Qing He hadn't got her holiday break yet. It was another half a month or so before it starts.

Lin Qing He was delighted when the three came over.

She requested Zhou Qing Bai to add three more dishes on top of the usual ones. Beverages were also served. It was considered a welcome banquet.

During the meal, it was very lively. Xu Sheng Mei wasn't present. When Zhou Yang and the others came, the clothing stores were all off work. Xu Sheng Mei had already gone to her grandma's side.

She didn't know that people had come over.

But never mind about her. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou would exclude her share of food. So they didn't especially fetch her.

"Go to drop by your grandparent's side. Then grab some clothes to go to the bathhouse." After the meal, Lin Qing He waved her hand and instructed.

Zhou Xuan stayed back to clean up. Zhou Gui Lai, Hu Zi, and Zhou Er Ni took them over.

Once they got to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were naturally delighted to see their grandchildren, who had finished their college entrance examination and grandson from daughter's side.

"Have you eaten?" Mother Zhou asked at once.

"We've eaten over at my uncle's place. It was a huge feast!" Gang Zi replied.

His third brother really didn't deceive him. The food was so wonderful that it made him moved. There was fear of his appetite. Guaranteed to fill his stomach!

Zhou Xiao Mei was also overjoyed and said: "I'm not surprised that Yang Yang and Wu Ni are coming over. Gang Zi, why is your mother willing to let you come? The summer harvest is just around the corner."

"Aunt requested me to come over. My mother agreed of course." Gang Zi gave an astonishing response.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou' were both taken aback. They thought that their grandson was here to explore. Fourth's wife allowed Gang Zi to come?

"I haven't heard Fourth Sister-in-law mention this. Which shop are you going to be at? It seems that there is no shortage of people?" Zhou Xiao Mei looked at Huzi and asked.

"I heard from Aunt that she want Gang Zi take over my spot and let me go out to set up a street stall. Gain some courage." Hu Zi said as he scratched his head.

He felt that he got a lot of courage but apparently, he hadn't reached his aunt's requirements. So he still needed to keep training.

"Then listen to your aunt." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.

Her fourth sister-in-law's arrangement can't be wrong. She must have her own reason.

"Since you came, you have to work hard. Thankfully Sheng Mei isn't here, otherwise, there will be some opinions." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.

"What opinion can Sheng Mei have?" Mother Zhou said.

"First Sister wanted Sheng Qiang to come, but Fourth Sister-in-law didn't agree. Now Gang Zi is allowed to come. How can First Sister and Sheng Mei not have opinions?" Zhou Xiao Mei directly pointed out.

She felt that her fourth sister-in-law was doing a thankless matter since a lot of trouble was stirred from promoting their own family.

"If they are capable, then they do it. If not, don't come." Father Zhou said calmly.

"The relationship between your fourth sister-in-law and your eldest sister isn't bad. It must Qiang Zi's personal faults otherwise why would your fourth sister-in-law let Sheng Mei come and not let Qiang Zi?" Mother Zhou added.

Zhou Xiaomei smiled and preached in front of everyone, "Fourth Sister-in-law isn't one to explain anything to others. She studied by herself without letting the whole village know. People thought she was the laziest woman in the village. It used to be like this, and it is still like this now. Fourth Sister-in-law is really good. As long as one doesn’t slack off, she values all of you equally, whether you're a nephew or a niece. Just hope you young people won't have discomfort in your heart and hurt Fourth Sister-in-law’s heart for nothing.”

"Aunt, such thing won't happen." Zhou Er Ni shook her head.

"That's right, Aunt. You don't have to worry about this." Hu Zi hurrily assured.

Aunt had always been strict and impartial. Still, whether she treated them well, they know in their hearts. Even Hu Zi somewhat admired by his aunt.

Even when he hadn't seen many women in his life, he knew very well that it was hard to find a woman like his aunt in the big world out there. Definitely difficult to find.

And dissatisfaction? There was really none.

Only after watching them express their opinions one after another, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't continue. Then she remembered. She asked, " Oh right, where is Sheng Mei?"

"She went to next door. Old Madam Hu asked her to help with the soles of the shoes. Her eyesights are blurry." Mother Zhou answered.

Since she went to the next door, she didn't look for her anymore. The group of youth sat there for a while before heading to the bathhouse with their bags.

They chattered and laughed along the way. It was so lively. So full of youthful spirit.

Chapter 380: First bun shop

Although there was the addition of Zhou Yang, Gang Zi, and Wu Ni, there was sufficient accommodation.

For Wu Ni, it was the old rule, live with Er Ni in the dumpling shop.

As for Zhou Yang and Gang Zi, they arranged to live on the second floor of the men's clothing store.

But these two boys weren't happy to live there. They would rather squeeze at this side than live in the spacious room there.

So Lin Qing He left them be. Go sleep where they want. Boys were all sloppy raised. There was nothing wrong with laying a straw mat and camping on the floor in this weather.

However, Xu Sheng Mei was really displeased when she learned that Gang Zi was actually coming here to watch the men's clothing store.

All day long, she appeared glum.

Lin Qing He didn't notice this. It was when Zhou Xiao Mei came to find her to go to the bathhouse and told her about it.

"Sheng Mei seems to be dissatisfied with Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke.

"Because of Gang Zi?" Lin Qing He knew what was up without guessing.

"En. It should be due to you not letting her brother come but allowed Gang Zi to come." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

Lin Qinghe laughed: "It's my shop, is it not up to me to decide who helps out?"

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't refute this and said, "Sheng Mei is too insensible."

She (Sheng Mei) often quibbled in front of her mother. She was really a white-eyed wolf.

Lin Qing He said: "Already eighteen. If sensible, she would already be. If she doesn't want to be sensible, no one can beg her to."

It's just that she (Qing He) blamed herself a little too.

When she wanted to bring Xu Sheng Mei back at old Zhou's house before, she actually hesitated. It was because she didn't know what kind of person she was.

She did appear good, but in the end, she wasn't clear at all.

But giving consideration to her sister-in-law, First Sister, so she used her. How could she ever think of such an incident would occur, right?

Lin Qing He was indeed a little dissatisfied with this niece, Xu Sheng Mei. Shee was small-minded and short-sighted. And also liked to be petty about things.

She intended for her to enter evening school with Er Ni and Hu Zi from the beginning, but she didn't want to study.

Later, she started to trained Er Niand Hu Zi on managing the accounts and even took Er Ni to the garment factory. Now she was grumbling.

She didn't dare to speak in front of her. Rather, it was all behind her back.

Lin Qing He was displeased with this.

But what else can she do? She already brought her over, so she could only continue to let her work. Still, she regretted it in her heart.

Back then, she shouldn't have looked upon First Sister's face and brought people over after meeting them once.

After committing this mistake once, would she continue to make it? She would never allow Xu Sheng Qiang to come over.

Unless he has the ability to move here by himself. He better not come to mingle into her side, otherwise, she won't even care about what First Sister thinks and ignore him.

Finding Gang Zi because he was right. Not finding Xu Sheng Qiang, cause he wasn't!

As for why he wasn't, First Sister had to reflect on her own.

Still, the final analysis was that Lin Qing He was still a little upset. Keeping as a relative was good enough. Why did she enlist Xu Sheng Mei to come?

But now that she was here, then be here. Work hard and she'll add to her dowry when she goes home and gets married. Consider it as doing her part to the end.

"Let's not talk about it." Lin Qing He said and had a good bath with Zhou Xiao Mei.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, Da Lin and I are going to buy the shop with the landlord." Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned when they came out of the bathhouse.

"How much?" Lin Qing He nodded.

"Four thousand and a half is the max for us. If it's too expensive, then it won't do." Zhou Xiao Mei answered.

"The max price should not exceed four thousand seven hundred. If it exceeds this number, change plac." Lin Qing He advised.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's first bun shop was bought before Lin Qing He's holiday arrived. They bought the shop where they were currently selling buns.

For a shop of that size, forty-one to forty-two hundred was quite a price. But because the landlord didn't want to sell it and their side wanted to buy it, so it went without saying the price can only be raised.

It raised all the way up to four thousand and a half. The landlord still didn't have the intention to budge. It was clear, they didn't want to sell it.

However, Zhou Xiao Mei gritted her teeth and listened to her fourth sister-in-law. She increased it to four thousand seven in one breath. If they don't accept, then they'll move away without hesitation.

Probably seeing her determination, the landlord, who wasn't budging, went back to discuss it.

It must be known, this was nearly 500 yuan higher than the market price.

Even when the landlord's family wasn't short of money, who would find that 500 yuan little? Five hundred yuan at this moment was definitely not a small sum in any place.

If it wasn't for Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei becoming accustomed to this side and the business was indeed good, who would be willing to give 500 yuan more?

Calculating based on Su Da Lin's monthly salary of 60, five hundred yuan was almost all of his salary for half a year!

It was precisely because of the 200 yuan that Zhou Xiao Mei later gritted her teeth and added in, this shop was finally bought.

When Lin Qing He heard it from Third after he came back from his grandparent's. Then she went over with Zhou Qing Bai on a bicycle in the evening.

Although they spent 90% of the money of the family's saving at once, Lin Qing H could see that both Su Da Lin or Zhou Xiao Mei carried a relaxed smile.

They weren't affected at all.

"I heard Third say that the shop is bought now." Lin Qing He grinned. She was relieved to see the two of them like this.

"It's bought. Had to grit my teeth and ruthlessly use up the money to buy it." Zhou Xiao Mei pursed her mouth and smiled.

"It is a bit overly expensive, but it's only this time. Now you're on the road of a truly legitimate business." Lin Qing He nodded.

According to the current profit of the Bun Shop, the additional 200 yuan was equivalent to half a month's profit. Lin Qing He felt that it wasn't too bad of a deal.

After all, if they were to move the shop, the loss was pretty huge. So two hundred yuan wasn't a problem. If they add an extra two hundred yuan and still can't be bought it, then there was really no need to increase it.

Fortunately, the other party knew the limit. Understanding when to accept when it was beneficial. The way things were now was great.

"It's really too expensive. A shop cost 4,700 or so. Nearly same as robbing." Mother Zhou was really displeased.

Previously, when Zhou Qing Bai said four thousand, she found it too expensive. In only one year, it had raised from four thousand to four thousand and seven hundred.

In the countryside, even if people save for a year, they may not be able to save 200 yuan!

But in Mother Zhou's mind, this shop was highly expensive.

"What do you know?" Father Zhou gave her a disgruntled look. He felt that the son-in-law and daughter were right to buy this shop. It was expensive but once the business was managed well, the money will definitely be earned back in the future.

The most important thing was that now the shop was their own. Their heart can rest at ease.

Xu Sheng Mei, who was watching TV, suddenly whispered, "My mother is also good at making buns."

Chapter 381: Buy a truck

On the way home, Lin Qing He chatted with Zhou Qing Bai: "Say, what does Sheng Mei mean by saying that?"

"Huh?" Zhou Qing Bai was riding a bicycle without moving his gaze.

"Does she want her mother to come over? Or does she want her mother to come and help Xiao Mei?" Lin Qing He said.

"There's no problem with First Sister coming here." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Lin Qing He replied, "I didn't say there is."

If First Sister is willing to come, then come. There's no logic that she can come to the capital and aren't allowed.

But once she's here, she'll have to be farther away from here. They were all in the same industry, so better not be together and put a strain on the relationship.

"Go back and ask during summer vacation?" Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Okay." Lin Qing He had no objection. She had to send her brother a motorcycle during the summer vacation, so they will go back when the time comes.

If First Sister's family were going to come, she could have a reason to ask her to leave and let her help her mother.

"If this matter is going to be brought up, you go. I don't want to give the talk." Lin Qing He continued.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and replied, "I will go find Eldest Sister and talk at that time.

"I didn't consider this matter thoroughly." Lin Qing He sighed lightly. She knew that her family Qing Bai was being roundabout about the matter of letting Gang Zi come and not letting Xu Sheng Qiang.

That's why he wanted to go talk to his eldest sister about doing business over here.

"Nothing is wrong. Don't think too much." Zhou Qing Bai assured calmly.

His wife did the right thing. Qiang Zi and Gang Zi were both their nephews, so there was no difference. As for why Gang Zi was allowed and not Qiang Zi, it wasn't his wife who needs to reflect.

But it was his eldest sister, so he left some face.

When he reached the apartment building, Lin Qing He was still pondering about whether she should hire relatives or not. If she had relied on recruitment from the beginning, how much better it would be?

No need to be so troubled like now, right? Sure enough, not putting a stop when she should, she suffers the chaos.

"Once it's vacation time, let's go to the south to look around." Zhou Qing Bai knew very well what could make his wife divert her attention and be happy.

When Lin Qing He heard this, her attention shifted and said, "Should we leave two days later?"

She'll be on summer vacation the day after tomorrow. Take a rest that day and set off the following day. Although it was a little bit rushed, it was obviously not a bad idea.

This year, because she bought a top-notch double-entry dwelling, there wasn't much money left after all the expenses. So she plans to go over make a fortune.

Thinking of this, Xu Sheng Mei and First Sister's affair were dropped by her.

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He's mood improved. After finishing the last class of the day the next day, she announced her holiday.

At this time, both Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni's results came out. They called back home to ask. Their scores weren't high, but neither were they low.

They were still disappointed that they didn't admit to their desired university. Now they'll have to wait for the admission letter from their later choices.

However, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai hadn't waited for that. When the scheduled day arrived, they went south.

Everything at home was handed over to Zhou Xuan to manage. The few shops were also left him and Zhou Gui Lai's care. The two brothers had been helping out since they were very young.

And the fact that their parents went directly south to travel during the summer vacation, was no surprise as they basically did this every year since they came to the capital.

Because Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were gone, old Wang came to the shop to help.

With old Wang present, there was no need for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to come. On such hot days, there was no need to go back and forth. Old Wang was enough.

But in fact, it won't do badly even without old Wang. Though Zhou Xuan was only sixteen, his aura wasn't weak. He can hold his own.

The couple, who ran off after throwing their burdens to him, was on the train at the moment.

"This year, our side has the addition of nearly three million households." Zhou Qing Bai said while reading the newspaper.

"It's definitely more than that. There should be many people who are low-key and didn't report it." Lin Qing He responded. She was eating fresh dates as well as feeding some to Zhou Qing Bai.

In addition to some food in the space, she stored all kinds of seasonal fruits. This time she'll store some seasonal fruits during this trip in the south.

She specially set aside a small spot in the space to put these supplies.

The rest were used to transport goods.

Zhou Qing Bai naturally knew that the newspapers might not indicate all of them. There must be some who made a fortune in silence.

Such as his family.

However, it can also be concluded from this that the people were really getting richer and richer now. This reform policy was really good.

The couple arrived at the south side. This time, they were already familiar like experienced drivers.

Buying and selling goods were all according to the old rules. Still, even when Lin Qing He was familiar with the process, she remained extra careful.

After the first batch of goods was completed, Lin Qing He led Zhou Qing Bai over to look at the truck.

Zhou Qing Bai was stumped: "Wife, we came to the wrong place. The motorcycles aren't here"

"It's right. I came here to buy a truck." Lin Qing He replied.

At this time, the trucks weren't very big. Her space was only 10 square meters, while a truck took up five to six square meters. Her supplies took up that tiny bit of area, so the space could store it with no problem at all.

Especially, it was too hard for the two of them to resell things like this. If they had a truck, it would be much more convenient.

So Lin Qing He didn't hesitate at all. The first batch of goods was sold to buy a truck.

A truck was sixteen thousand or so. Got to say, this price was also a sky-high price. One and half of a ten thousand yuan household worth.

One resell trip wasnt enough to pay for it. They had to supplement with the money earned after buying their courtyard dwelling.

After buying this truck, there was still more than two thousand capital left. The couple drove the truck to buy the goods.

Although this truck was extremely dear, when Zhou Qing Bai drove it on the road, the look on his face obviously displayed his joy.

Then again, there was no man who didn't like cars.

Let alone Zhou Qing Bai, Lin Qing He liked it herself.

Because they got a vehicle, it was much more convenient for the two to buy goods. After one truck-full of goods were withdrawn into the space, they reloaded the truck again. So, it was the amount of two truckloads transported and sold to the nearby provincial city. Then they drove back to Yang Cheng to buy items to take home.

They bought a motorcycle for Third Brother Lin, a washing machine for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, a freezer which was to be added to the beverage store, and even a camera that Youngest Son, Zhou Gui Lai longed for.

Lin Qing He actually bore to buy an imported one for more than 900 yuan.

One will be used for a long time, so might as well buy a better one.

The rest were watches and so on. These were to be brought back for the young girls and boys.

These things were placed in the truck to not occupy any space.

It was indeed profitable to resell, but the couple was also tired out. This time, due to having a truck, it did save a lot of effort. Still, it took up a lot of energy.

"In two years, we will open a luxury store in the capital and let the people under us drive to the south to buy goods. What do you think?" Lin Qing He asked on the train while eating an apple.

Zhou Qing Bai was also snacking on an apple and responded: "Get people to watch the shops is enough. We'll buy the goods ourselves."

Chapter 382: Not expensive

Lin Qing He just looked at her Qing Bai. He used to be particularly staid. Although he still was, he was already very flexible.

Especially when it came to doing business, he can do a lot of things without her.

Lin Qing He leaned into his arms. Zhou Qing Bai looked around. Making sure there was no one in the carriage, he took his wife in his embrace.

Noting his small movements, Lin Qing He laughed and said, "We are a husband and wife, what are you afraid of?"

"Not good influence." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

En, the influence wasn't good. Then who was it that was holding her waist now? And who was it who won't stop at or at the guest house?

After riding the train for a few days, they arrived in the municipal city. It was late, so they stayed in a guest house in the municipal city for one night.

When they got off the train, it couldn't be any more comfortable. There was a place to sleep with their own bedsheets and own quilt.

They can rest on the train, but it wasn't as good as a bed.

The two slept soundly. It was after ten o'clock the next day when they ate a meal and caught a ride over to the county city.

When they arrived at the county city, the two of them came to the outskirts to take the motorcycle out. Then they rode the motorcycle and brought a big barrel of gasoline to Third Brother Lin's shop.

It was currently noon, Third Brother Lin's whole family was at home.

They were having lunch in the shop when they heard the motorcycle's sound. Then his sister and his brother-in-law's arrival entered their sight.

Zhou Qing Bai knew how to ride a motorcycle. His wife taught him. It wasn't difficult. He can grasp it in a short time.

"Sister, Brother-in-law, have you eaten yet? Come, let's eat together." Third Brother Lin said at once.

"No need. We came here after eating." Lin Qing He replied.

"Third Sister, come and have a bowl of soup? This is the freshest loofah gourd soup. Taste the best." Third Sister-in-law Lin chipped in immediately.

"No. You guys drink it." Lin Qing He smiled.

Zhou Qing Bai had already moved down a big barrel of gasoline. This barrel of gasoline should last six or seven days.

"Go to eat first. After eating, come over and see if you are satisfied." Lin Qing He urged her third brother.

Third Brother Lin hurriedly scooped up the rice in the bowl and then went out to look at the motorcycle with some excitement.

"This motorcycle isn't bad, right?" Lin Qing He said with a grin seeing him like that.

"En,can't get any better!" Third Brother Lin couldn't help but utter. with a little embarrassment: "I don't know if I can grasp it?"

"What's there not grasp? Let your brother-in-law take you for a try. It's not difficult. I can drive it and rode it all the way back," Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai went to teach Third Brother Lin to ride a motorcycle.

Because he knew how to drive a car, it was very easy to catch on with this motorcycle. While Third Brother Lin obviously needed more practice. Still, it wasn't difficult. There were only a few gears, clutch, and brake. The rest wasn't much different from bicycles.

Lin Qing He took out two packets of candies and two boxes of desserts from her bundle and told her niece, "Take and share them."

"Thank you, Third Aunt." Eldest Niece curled her lips into a smile.

In a blink of an eye, she became a big girl and a good hand in and out of home.

"No need to especially bring these back every year." Third Sister-in-law Lin uttered with a smile.

"How is the business this year? Is there growth compared to last year?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Yes, business is much better than last year." Third Sister-in-law Lin displayed a sincere smile on her face.

Originally, last year's business was pretty good. This year's business was thirty percent better than last year. Every morning, her man went to the countryside to collect fruits and vegetables before dawn.

Then he came back on the bicycle and sell it in the shop.

Afterward, he headed out again in the afternoon. It was to collect some live chickens and some eggs for sale.

Third Brother Lin had to go back and forth to the countryside four times a day. It was indeed profitable. They can make almost 500 yuan a month, which was not unreasonable.

It truly drained one's energy. Going to the countryside from the city was a good bit of distance.

It was like this every day. So even when Third Sister-in-law Lin knew that this motorcycle was definitely not cheap, she felt that she have to grit her teeth and buy it.

At least in the future, her man will be able to relax a lot more, right?

"Third Sister, how much does this motorcycle cost?" asked Third Sister-in-law Lin.

"Seven hundred and seventy." Lin Qing He stated.

This was the original price. She didn't earn any difference. Neither did, she deliberately reduce the price. That would be unnecessary.

The price was certainly quite expensive. After all, their family's shop was bought for how much at that time?

"I'll get it to pay to Third Sister." Still, Third Sister-in-law Lin did not hesitate at all.

"What the rush?" Lin Qing He smiled: "Now that the business has expanded, would I worry that you won't be able to pay me."

Third Sister-in-law Lin smiled, but still went in and took the money out.

700 or so yuan was given. Not a dime less. It can be seen that the couple really made money this year.

Lin Qing He checked right there and then. After making sure that there was nothing wrong, she put it in the bundle.

"If you make money, you don't have to squeeze in here. See if there are any spacious houses nearby and buy one. The whole family moves over and it'll be much more spacious." Lin Qinghe said.

"It's not cheap." Third Sister-in-law Lin hesitated.

"Have you checked it? What's the price?" Lin Qinghe also asked.

"He went to look at the apartment. It's not very spacious and cost 1,000. The apartment building is a bit crowded. It's quite close, just across the street in front," answered Third Sister-in-law Lin.

"Didn't buy it?" Lin Qing He asked.

"The price is eighteen hundred. Not a penny less. It's too expensive." Third Sister-in-law Lin shook her head.

Even when her shop can make more than 500 yuan a month, the asking price of eighteen hundred for a house in the city was too expensive.

In the countryside, one can build a very spacious brick house for one thousand. Not too crowded for a large family!

Therefore, Third Sister-in-law Lin felt eighteen hundred was too expensive.

"Do you know how much it cost for the shop I bought in the capital?" Lin Qing He said to her.

"How much?" responded Third Sister-in-law Lin.

She wanted to hear matters in the capital.

"That dumpling shop of Qing Bai cost four thousand when we bought it even though it was a duplex. The family was emptied." Lin Qing He said.

"Four...four thousand yuan?" Third Sister-in-law Lin gasped and stared wide.

"This was due to buying it early. Do you think that a shop in the capital is expensive at four thousand yuan? It's not unusual. My sister-in-law is doing business over there and the shop she bought cost forty-seven hundred in order to successfully own it." Lin Qing He spoke.

Chapter 383: Boss's disposition

Third Sister-in-law Lin was naturally shocked still. This was too exaggerated.

Four thousand yuan. Even when the family earned a lot in the past two years, their savings were still far from that amount.

The shops in the capital were actually that expensive?

"The area is a bit smaller than your shop. You can still live here, but the shops over there, one can't live it." Lin Qing He said.

"Why is the shop over there so expensive?" Third Sister-in-law couldn't help but utter.

"It must be expensive. How can big cities not be expensive? And the money one makes isn't as much as your shop." Lin Qing He said.

Whether it was her Qing Bai or Su Da Lin's steamed bun shop, the maximum monthly income should be four hundred or so. Not over five hundred.

She estimated that with her third brother, could make a profit of five to six hundred yuan a month from going back and forth to the countryside twice a day.

Regardless of the fact that fruits, vegetables, chickens, and eggs had a small margin, it was the bulk of it was overwhelming. With so much supplied every day, the profits won't be too small.

"That property looks good, just buy it. The children are so big now. Don't worry about the money." Lin Qing He looked at her sister-in-law and urged.

"Just don't know if it will be cheaper in the future? I think it hasn't been sold even until now." Third Sister-in-law Lin remarked.

"How much was this shop at the beginning, even though it was a coincidence that you got it so much cheaper? Now look at it again. Can this shop be bought at the previous price?" Lin Qing He chuckled.

One have to buy a house as early as possible. Money was becoming less and less valuable. There was no reason why a house in a good location will depreciate.

And depreciation doesn’t matter. If one buys a house for themselves, it didn’t matter whether it goes up or down. It won’t be so crowded anyway.

After all, the nieces and nephews were getting older, so naturally, they can't be squeezed together.

"Third Sister, do you think we can buy it?" Third Sister-in-law Lin asked since she believed this sister-in-law.

"Buy." Lin Qing He said decisively.

The two sisters-in-law chatted for a while. Zhou Qing Bai and Third Brother Lin came back.

Third Brother Lin was obviously delighted. He was already able to drive it. It certainly wasn't too difficult. If he practiced for two more days, he would basically be no problem at all.

"Go and get money for sister. Seven hundred and seventy." Third Brother Lin directed to his wife.

"Your wife gave it to me." Lin Qing He interjected. Seeing that he had lost a lot of weight this year and looked so tanned like something, she said: "You're already thirty, you should always pay attention. Now it’s important to make money, but if you don’t take good care of your body, you will regret it later."

"I know. My wife stewed me two chickens a month to replenish my body. Other times, I often have pork and eggs." Third Brother Lin smilingly said.

Although he earned a lot, their monthly living expenses still took up a bit.

Although Third Sister-in-law Lin's lifestyle was frugal, she was still willing to treat her own man. After all, it was too laborious. How could not giving meat do?

So eggs and likes were available to eat.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye roll and said, "Two chickens a month is not alot. Your brother-in-law said that I had a hard giving class, so he would cook one for me in three days."

"One every three days?" Third Brother Lin was surprised.

"Not a lot." Zhou Qing Bai said indifferently.

Especially since his wife didn't like to eat it very much at all,. Under his urging, she gnawed two chicken wings at most and then drank two more bowls of chicken soup. The rest was shared between the family.

So eating a chicken every three days at home wasn't really too much.

"I heard your wife talk about the property. Eighteen hundred isn't too expensive. Go and see if anyone bought it yet. If not, buy it." Lin Qing He said to Third Brother Lin.

Third Brother Lin nodded and said, "Alright then. I'll listen to you, Sister. I'll find a time to ask."

"I brought back a barrel of gasoline for this motorcycle for you. You will have to find time to buy it in the municipal city in the future. It's sold right next to the bus station. Not far away, you will be back in the evening if you leave in the afternoon." Lin Qing He instructed him.

"I haven't given the gas money." Third Brother Lin said.

"It's counted inside." Lin Qing He waved her hand. Then she remembered and took out a watch from her cloth bundle and handed it to Third Brother Lin.

Have to say, this brother's life was really too prudent. He depended on the sky for the time. Even until now, he didn't have a watch.

"This is for you. A gift." Lin Qing He said.

"That can't do." Third Brother Lin looked at this watch and shook his head rapidly.

"It's not just you getting one. Others also get it. Take it." Lin Qing He stuffed it to him, then passed the bundle to Zhou Qing Bai, and said, "I won't chat anymore. I have to head to my third sister-in-law's shop."

"Sister, this watch is too expensive." Third Brother Lin couldn't help but said.

"I don't know where my third sister-in-law's shop is yet. Take us there." Lin Qing He said to him.

The profit of luxury goods like watches was very high. She bought a lot for her family, but they were all at the wholesale price. So only spent a total of 200 yuan.

But if one went to the mall and bought it themselves, the cheapest watch will cost one hundred and eighty yuan. The expensive one will cost two to three hundred. Maybe even higher.

Third Brother's place wasn't far from this shop.

It was pretty late now. Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni both already returned from the capital.

Because in two days, both of them will attend the college in the provincial city.

The two of them had similar grades and were admitted to the same school, a teacher training college in the provincial city. It was considered a so-so university, but it was a veritable university.

Regardless of whether it was good or not, it was already amazing to be able to become a college student at this time.

Not to mention that both cousins were admitted.

Regardless of whether it was First Branch or Third Branch, they were all overjoyed.

Not to mention Eldest Sister-in-law from the countryside, everyone said their grades went up due to going to the capital and had Er Wa teach them. And their fourth aunt gave them a lot of study materials and a tape recorder to listen to English.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came over, Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law were naturally delighted.

The mentality of the couple had changed a lot from before.

And this change came from earning morning and gaining confidence.

Third Sister-in-law dragged Lin Qing He into the room to talk.

"Third Sister-in-law, this year Third Brother got boss's disposition." Lin Qing He merrily joked.

Third Sister-in-law became quite burly. Her weight was comparable to Zhou Xiao Mei during her postpartum state. Probably around one hundred and fifty jins (75kg).

"What boss's disposition? He's just a vegetable seller." Third Sister-in-law laughed and responded.

Have to say, since they moved to the county city, Third Sister-in-law's life was really comfortable.

Not only did they made money when they came to the city, but their standard of living also went up.

Despite Third Sister-in-law's frugal nature, she was willing to spend money. More willing to splurge than Third Sister-in-law Lin. Otherwise, she can't grow such a flesh.

The kind that can hold her fort at a glance.

Chapter 384: Marriage with someone ten years older

Of course, more important than these comfortable days, there was no need to be under the same roof with Second Sister-in-law.

As their life got better, Third Sister-in-law's patience was running out.

Let alone her, even good-tempered Eldest Sister-in-law can't tolerate her. Otherwise, why were they hoarding adobe this year? They were planning on building a new house during the slack period and move out.

Of course, the reason was the children in the family were getting big and not enough room. But more often, it was because can't get along with Second Sister-in-law.

"The business here is pretty good?" Lin Qing He asked with a smile.

"Although it is tiring, it's not bad." Third Sister-in-law smiled heartily.

If this was someone else, nine out then times, they would cry how poor they were. Saying that doing business wasn't profitable and can barely feed themselves. How about lending some money?

Since it was this passable sister-in-law, Lin Qing He, this move was really unnecessary because they don't really mind at all.

"I bought a motorcycle for my brother. It will be much more convenient to travel between the city and the countryside in the future. He booked it earlier. At that time, you haven't opened a shop, Third Sister-in-law." Lin Qing He said.

She won't explain what shouldn't be explained but what should be mentioned, there will be two sentences.

"Motorcycle?" Third Sister-in-law's eyes lit up.

"En, my brother and sister-in-law weren't very willing, but in the end, they listened to me and asked me to buy one back." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Cost a lot?" Third Sister-in-law said.

"More than seven hundred." Lin Qing He replied.

"More than seven hundred?" Third Sister-in-law exclaimed. It really wasn't cheap at all.

"If it's cheap, I won't simply watch Third Brother riding a bicycle and buy one back for him. But it's too expensive. I have to ask your opinions. My brother and my sister-in-law were also reluctant. If you want to buy it, you can call me then. For a short time, we can't. You have to wait for this time next year." Lin Qing He said.

"En. I'll discuss with your third brother. It's just the price is too dear." Third Sister-in-law responded.

Lin Qing He smiled and talked about Wu Ni's college.

Speaking of this, Third Sister-in-law grinned: "Must thank you for this. Wu Ni said that she worked out one major math problem. The type was exactly the same as what Er Wa explained to her. There was also an English listening part. She was three points away from the full score. All due to the tape recorder you bought."

Lin Qing He smiled: "Wu Ni and Yang Yang are about to go to college. As their fourth aunt, I will also gain face. It's not worth talking about."

"At this time, she should be at her classmate's house. One of her classmates has also been admitted to the same school. They were thinking about going to school, so I didn't stop her." Third Sister-in-law grinned.

It explained why Wu Ni wasn't at home. Lin Qing He would naturally not mind this.

"You'll go home and have a look?" Third Sister-in-law asked again.

"Got to back." Lin Qing He nodded.

"When you go back, you don't have to pay it any heed if the second room says something." Third Sister-in-law advised.

"What's wrong?" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

"Last time I went back, she spoke to me in an eccentric tone as if I owed her money. I didn't do anything to her." Third Sister-in-law explained: "Also, you don't know what kind of marriage she settled for San Ni."

Speaking of this, Third Sister-in-law felt sick.

"San Ni got engaged?" Lin Qing He was also surprised. But it wasn't out of the norm. San Ni was just a little younger than Er Ni. Also, at the age of marriage.

"She will get married at the end of this year." Third Sister-in-law nodded.

"Engaged to what kind of person?" Lin Qing He asked.

Lin Qing He was very optimistic about this niece, San Ni at the beginning. The girl was honest and had a temperament like her father.

But over the years, her temper had become more and more solemn. She didn't say a word.

She used to be good, but don't know what happened and became like this.

Engaged with someone ten years older than her. His leg is a little lame. I heard that his temper isn't good." Third Sister-in-law's heart was burning when she said this.

Even as her aunt, she can't stand it. But what can she do? One can manage the sky and land, but can't manage the marriage the mother arranged for their daughter, right?

Upon hearing the man's situation, Lin Qing He frowned: "Why did she agree to such a marriage?"

"That side has given a lot of money."Thord Sister-in-law answered.

There weren't so many rules in the countryside, like gifting major household items. Still, the man was also willing. After all, for such a young woman, he was willing to give four hundred yuan as a gift.

At this while, four hundred yuan was really enormous gift money. It was considered that the woman was highly thought upon. Why else would one give such a glorious amount of gift money?

However, Third Sister-in-law wasn't satisfied. Let alone Lin Qing He.

"Isn't this selling daughter?" Lin Qing He remarked.

Third Sister-in-law sighed: "I got old Third to go back and ask Second Brother. You knowhow Second Brother is. He has no power at home."

Lin Qing He heard this and dryly laughed. She used to think that Second Brother's temper was a good thing. Now something like this happened, she didn't have a good impression of Second Brother.

That was his own daughter. Being ten years older and having a lame leg wasn't a problem. Having a bad temper won't do.

Since Third Sister-in-law can find this out, it must not be wrong. What if there was a tendency for domestic violence?

With Zhou San Ni's temperament, even if she was beaten, she wouldn't dare to say.

Had Second Brother never thought about this possibility? Maybe his mind was clouded by the 400 yuan gift money.

"I'm not optimistic about this marriage. The man's side can't do it. But now the marriage gift is given, it's only short of San Ni marrying over during slack period." Third Sister-in-law shook her head.

Lin Qing He frowned. She also couldn't intervene in this. Sister-in-law was just sister-in-law. What position did one have to stop them from marrying their daughter?

Especially since the man gave four hundred yuan as gift money. This sincerity was sufficient.

"Let's not talk about this. This year, Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law are going to build a new house. Our family also has a site. I'm thinking, should we build a new house?" Third Sister-in-law mentioned.

They had made a lot this year. So building a new house wasn't a problem.

"After it's built, you won't live in it. You'll only go back for a few days during the New Year. It's better to buy one here in the city. Living in Xiao Mei's place isn't a long-term solution." Lin Qing He said.

"I was so focused about these trivial matters at home that I haven't asked sister-in-law and brother-in-law? Also, how are Father and Mother?" Third Sister-in-law asked.

"All of them are well. It's safe and secure over there." Lin Qing He nodded.

"That's good." Third Sister-in-law responded and continued the topic about buying a house in the city. She and Third Brother's thoughts were that they didn't have household registration in the city. Wouldn't it be unreliable to buy a house in the city?

"What's unreliable? It's the same. It doesn't make a difference. My brother is planning to buy one." Lin Qing He said.

Third Sister-in-law nodded and she knew it in mind.

Chapter 385: Truth

The two sisters-in-law came out after their conversation. Lin Qing He took out a women's watch from the cloth bag and said, "I prepared this watch for Wu Ni. She's going to college, she must have a watch."

"This...can't really bear to?" Third Sister-in-law uttered embarrassedly.

She bought one piece for Third Brother. It cost more than a hundred. It made her feel pained for a while.

But it can't be helped. He needed a watch to see the time.

In comparison, Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin were really frugal with money. They started earlier than Third Brother, If their sister, Lin Qing He hadn't given him that piece, he would still be reluctant to buy it.

A watch for over one hundred was too expensive.

"Yang Yang and Wu Ni both get one. Consider it as a gift for them for going to college." Lin Qing He maintained.

Third Brother Lin scratched his head. His sister also gave him one.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai want to go back to their old home. After all, Third Brother was doing pretty good here, so there was nothing to worry about.

It was a rare chance to come back. They got to go back to the village and have a look. When they go back, they can answer Mother Zhou if she asks.

"How can that do? You have to stay here for dinner tonight. It's not too late to go back after eating." Third Sister-in-law hurriedly urged.

"When we go home, Eldest Sister-in-law won't leave us hungry?" Lin Qing He smiled and assured.

"Still won't do. This time you're back and you haven't even eaten a meal at our home, how can that do?" Third Sister-in-law maintained.

"Eat early in the evening. Then go back when you are full." Third Brother backed her up.

It would be ungracious not to accept the two's kind offer, so they stayed for dinner with Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law.

It was only five o'clock after dinner. Third Brother Lin had already ridden the motorcycle over and let his brother-in-law bring his sister back home. Tomorrow he will continue to use the bicycle to transport the goods.

Lin Qing He didn't be polite with him, so Zhou Qing Bai brought her back to the village.

Third Brother couldn’t help but envy and commented: "This motorcycle is so fast and labor-saving."

"I heard Qing He say that one costs more than 700. Simply too expensive." Third Sister-in-law responded.

"More than seven hundred?" Third Brother couldn't help but tut.

He was tutting now. But wait until he sees Third Brother Lin change from bicycle to motorcycle and moves so many goods back and forth like the wind. He'll feel that his life was difficult.

When Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He returned to the village, Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother had gotten off work and were eating at home.

Zhou Qing Bai drove the motorcycle directly to old Zhou's side.

This motorcycle was a rare thing. It caused a sensation throughout the whole village. Currently, it was dinner time in the countryside. Everyone came over to the old Zhou's house with their rice bowls in hand.

Lin Qing He never wanted to deal with this, so it was all left to Zhou Qing Bai. She went into the courtyard with Eldest Siter-in-law.

First, she took out the candies and snacks from the cloth bag and gave them to children in First Branch and Second to share. Then she went into the house with Eldest Sister-in-law.

Second Sister-in-law glanced at the things the children had brought back but didn't speak.

Zhou Liu Ni was already chewing on a piece of candy in her mouth. She spoke: "Every year, it's just two packs of candies and a box of snacks. Now that she makes so much money and only willing to give us this bit. Really stingy.

Zhou San Ni swept a glance at her before she lowered her head to continue eating. This concealed the look of disgust in her eyes.

Lin Qing He didn't pay any heed to the Second Branch.

She entered the room to chat with Eldest Sister.

Now the village got electricity, every household had electric lights.

"I heard Yang Yang say that you and his uncle went to the south again. I knew that you'll be back." Eldest Sister-in-law jollily said.

"At the end of the holiday period, I got to come back. In the whole year, we can only make this one trip back." Lin Qing He uttered.

"Sit down first. I'll go cook noodle." Eldest Sister-in-law stated.

"No need to busy yourself. We came back after eating at Third Sister-in-law's side." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Since you're back, no need to eat at her side. My side killed a chicken to entertain you two." Eldest Sister-in-law responded.

"Third Sister-in-law had insisted. If not, Qing Bai and I were going to come to eat Eldest Sister-in-law's cooking tonight." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Then she talked to Eldest Sister-in-law about Zhou Er Ni: "Don't worry about Er Ni, Eldest Sister-in-law. Her roots are straight. She won't do badly in the future."

Eldest Sister-in-law grinned and said, "It's due to your guidance. If were me instead, she might already have a baby now."

If she didn't go to the capital with her fourth aunt, Lin Qing He, Zhou Er Ni would already be married now.

"I heard Third Sister-in-law say that San Ni got engaged?" Lin Qing He brought up.

"She is. It's not bad." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

"I heard that he's ten years older, his legs are a little lame, and his temper is also hot?" Lin Qing He frowned.

"It's all the truth. However, he is very concerned about San Ni." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

Seeing Lin Qing He's expression of disapproval, she sighed: "You didn't know. This marriage has been settled now. However, it can't be said that it's that bad of a marriage."

Eldest Sister-in-law knew more than Third Sister-in-law. Third Sister-in-law had moved to the city after all. The man's side was in the mountains, which was a bit far from here. It takes almost a day to walk there.

"I asked your eldest brother to ride the bicycle to that neighborhood to inquire." Eldest Sister-in-law told.

It can be said that she and Eldest Bother were more concerned for this niece than her biological parents, Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law.

The guy was twenty-eight this year. Certainly ten years older than the eighteen-year-old Zhou San Ni.

But he wasn't really that terrible.

It was that his village can't do. One had to take the mountain road, even if the conditions weren't so bad. It was just the girls weren't willing to marry there.

When they go back to their maternal family, they have to walk a lot of mountain roads. Anyone who was not careful can fall off, which was very dangerous.

"It wasn't like he didn't get any introduction. It just that he didn't want to marry those widows who have lost their men. So in the course of time, he has been delayed until now. Because people often introduce those widows to him, he simply drove out the matchmakers. That's why he was left with a reputation for being bad-tempered," Eldest Sister-in-law explained.

"How did San Ni get brought up since he lived so far away?" Lin Qing He frowned again.

"San Ni chose him herself." Although Eldest Sister-in-law and Lin Qing He were the only ones in the room, Eldest Sister-in-law lowered her voice.

"Huh?" Lin Qing He was surprised.

"Your third sister-in-law doesn't know about this. I had asked San Ni." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

Zhou San Ni and the man met when they were going to the market. In fact, that side was in the neighboring county. Not considered in their county, but another county.

It was also a coincidence. Zhou San Ni had gone to the city with a bag of soybeans to see if anyone will buy them. Naturally, this was under Second Sister-in-law's order.

She herself wanted to sell it to Third Sister-in-law. But because she had a bad relationship with Third Sister-in-law, she couldn't put down her face. So she called Zhou San Ni, the hardworking daughter.

Zhu San Ni never talked too much. She just carried it on her back to the city. But a bag of soybeans was a few dozens of jins. Even when Zhou San Ni was accustomed to working, how could it be so easy?

Chapter 386

As Zhou San Ni diligently carried the few dozens of jins of soybeans to the city, she happened to meet Li Ai Guo, who was driving out to the market in a horse cart.

Because the buyer bought all his things, he delivered them to the buyer even when they lived in the neighboring county. Like this, his goods were sold so fast.

Since he was idle, he thought of checking out the county city here.

Coincidentally, he ran into Zhou San Ni.

Seeing that she was heading to the city with so many soybeans, Li Ai Guo gave her a ride.

With Zhou San Ni's taciturn temperament, she normally didn't speak to people. Since this person helped her, she asked which village he was from?

If she pass by in the future, she may come by to thank him.

Li Ai Guo said it wasn't here but in the neighboring county. He just came over here to take a look at the county city in his spare time.

It can be said that Zhou San Ni was eager to get away from her home.

When she heard that it was the neighboring county, she asked, if he knew any matchmaker in the neighboring county?

That's right, Zhou San Ni wanted to marry to the next county. She didn't want to marry here but rather far away. It was best that to not come back forever!

Li Ai Guo was surprised. In this day and age, a young woman seeking a matchmaker herself was a rare sight.

Then Li Ai Guo joked, saying that the matchmakers were scared off by him. They were tired of seeing him and wouldn't want to listen to him.

Naturally, Zhou San Ni asked for the reason. Then she found out that this man was unexpectedly single despite being old enough to have children.

"Do you want to marry to the neighboring county?" Li Ai Guo asked.

"En." Zhou San Ni didn't think along that line at first and just answered him.

"Then do you want to consider marrying me? I should be a lot older than you. My legs aren't born lame. It's due to falling when I was repairing the reservoir. The conditions at home are alright. My home is far away. If you are willing to marry me and live with me, I will definitely treat you well." Li Ai Guo spoke.

Zhou San Ni was halted and then looked at him.

Needless to say what happened after that. Li Ai Guo asked someone to come over and inquire. Then he had the engagement arranged.

Eldest Sister-in-law explained: "I found these out these from San Ni. The girl has become more and more solemn over the years. Li Ai Guo's age is a bit older, but his temper is actually okay, Just the matchmakers' mouths were terrible. He is willing to pay the four hundred yuan, Judging from San Ni's intentions, once she gets married, she will definitely not stay connected in the future."

Coming to this point, Eldest Sister-in-law sighed again.

Lin Qing He smiled: "She'll be a married daughter. Her family isn't good to her, so it's normal for her not to interact with them. It's enough when her life is doing well."

Wasn't it like this for her? Except for her third brother, see if she would bother with old Lin Family? Believe it or not, she could walk away indifferently even if they died in front of her.

Wasn't it looking for abuse if one's maternal family didn't treat one well and they still rush head-on to them? Living one's life well was better than anything, right?

Hearing this, Lin Qing He felt a lot more relieved. No need to keep it from Third Sister-in-law though. It wasn't that bad, right?

Zhou San Ni and the man called Li Ai Guo had met each other after all.

What's more, from what was seen, the man did take a fancy on Zhou San Ni. Otherwise, there won't be four hundred yuan of gift money. Most people wouldn't be willing to take out this.

"This watch is for Yang Yang. Eldest Sister-in-law, please keep it first and give it to Yang Yang so that he can use it during college." Lin Qing He took out another watch and said.

Eldest Sister-in-law was taken aback and hurriedly said, "Where is the use for this? This is a lot of money!"

"Wu Ni and Yang Yang each get one," Lin Qing He told her.

"This time, you brought candies and such a valuable thing again." Eldest Sister-in-law uttered.

"Yang Yang got admitted to a teacher training college and I am happy for him. After he graduates, he'll be a teacher. It's a stable career, he will never worry for the rest of his life." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Eldest Sister-in-law was happy to hear this and responded: "In the future, let see if he can come back to the high school in the city to teach. This way, he's not far away."

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Hearing the squawk of the duck behind, she spoke, "Eldest Sister-in-law, how's the duck raising?"

"Pretty well." Eldest Sister-in-law smiled.

After the last phone call, she raised them. Thirty ducks, five of them were injured. Still, twenty-five were left and they all grew up.

Just yesterday, they even started laying duck eggs. This had Eldest Sister-in-law overjoyed.

The family now raised chickens, ducks, and pigs. She and Brother Zhou were both diligent. So, although their life weren't as prosperous as Third Sister-in-law's, it was still vivid.

Eldest Sister-in-law was easily satisfied. Once the house is built this year, the family will moves in. It will be more comfortable.

"Is there enough money to build a house?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Enough. You don't have to worry about it." Eldest Sister-in-law understood what she meant and responded. Reaching this topic, she got up, went inside again and brought out five hundred yuan: "This is what you left before. But we don’t need it now, take it back."

Third Brother had borrowed the money. When he came back for the New Year at the end of last year, he returned the money.

As for First Branch and Second Branch, they weren't going to do any business. So they didn't need to use the money. That's why, it was returned in full.

Lin Qing He responded: "Eldest Sister-in-law, keep it for now. Giving it to me in the future is the same. My side isn't in a hurry to use it."

"Even when you're not in a hurry to use it, take it. Our family don't need it. We got enough to build a house. While Father and Mother, they are under you and Fourt Brother's care now," said Eldest Sister-in-law maintained.

Speaking of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, Eldest Sister-in-law was a little ashamed. After all, she was the eldest daughter-in-law. But now the two elders had gone to the capital, they were taken care of by Fourth Branch.

"It's nothing. Father and Mother got strong bodies. No need to worry." Lin Qing He said.

Now Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law were rising, Third Sister-in-law would be willing to lend some to Eldest Sister-in-law if they lacked money for the house.

So Lin Qing H took the money.

The two sisters-in-law chatted for a long time before they came out.

"Fourth Aunt." Zhou San Ni was sweeping the ground outside. She greeted her when she saw her.

Lin Qing He noticed Second Sister-in-law wasn't around and said, "If you have time later, come over and sit around."

"Okay." Zhou San Ni pursed her lips and looked at her.

Lin Qing He spoke no more. After talking to Eldest Sister-in-law for so long, the crowd hadn't dwindle.

Most of them were here for the motorcycle. It was a rare sight.

Seeing Lin Qing He come out, everyone asked questions. Lin Qing He naturally responded with a smile. The excitement lasted until eight o'clock. Only then, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai returned to their home.

The couple cleaned up the house and then fetched water to take a shower. It was still chilly after taking a cold shower on this hot day.

Zhou Qing Bai went to wash up after Lin Qing He was done. Then he went to wash the clothes.

At this time, Zhou San Ni dropped by. Seeing her fourth uncle washing clothes, she was going to take over.

Chapter 387: Private belonging box

"No need. It's just your fourth uncle's and my clothes. Let your fourth uncle wash them." Lin Qing He said.

"Go and chat with your fourth aunt." Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his niece and uttered.

Zhou San Ni pursed her lips, nodded, and walked in.

Lin Qing He motioned her to sit down before entering the subject: "I heard your eldest aunt and third aunt talk about your marriage."

"Fourth Aunt, you don't need to persuade me. I will marry Li Ai Guo. And will only marry him." Zhou San Ni turned her face away and stated.

This was because she thought she was going to dissuade her.

Lin Qing He smiled: "To tell the truth, I certainly didn't approve when I heard from your third aunt in the city. But when I came back and talked to your eldest aunt, I felt that this marriage isn't actually that bad."

Zhou San Ni breathed out in relief and then lowered her head.

"Fourth Aunt called you over tonight because I have a few words to say to you. Would you like to hear Fourth Aunt's words for you?" Lin Qing He asked.

"En." Zhou San Ni nodded.

"Let Fourth Aunt ask you. How many sons does Li Ai Guo's family have?" Lin Qing He said.

"There's three. He ranks third. However, his mother doesn't favor him." Zhou San Ni answered.

"Then he's the youngest? Why isn't he favored?" Lin Qing He asked.

"He said that when his mother gave birth to him, she damaged her body, so she didn't like him." Zhou San Ni retold.

"What else did he tell you?" Lin Qing He asked with a smile.

Immediately, she felt that Li Ai Guo was indeed a good guy. He could reveal the situation at home before his wife marry in.

Obviously, his feeling for Zhou San Ni was true.

Zhou San Ni recounted everything.

Li Ai Guo told her a lot. For example, he didn't live with his parents now because his two elder brothers in front of him had moved out.

Although he wasn't married at the time, he can move out by himself when the separation happened.

Currently, he had contracted the land and was working on it. He didn't lack anything else, just a wife.

It was just that he was a very young man. He would rather stay alone than marry those widows and divorced ones. Because of this, his reputation had been stigmatized by matchmakers.

They said it was his good fortune that a widow was willing to marry him, a lame man. Also he was from a small mountain village. One have to go over the mountains to go to the market. Which fresh flower would be willing to marry in?

However, Li Ai Guo didn't think of himself so badly. All in all, he felt his fate hadn't arrived yet.

Well, didn't his wife appear when fate arrived? And it was also a young woman.

Lin Qing He was pleased with what she heard. She looked at Zhou San Ni and said: "A woman has two chances of birth in her life. One is being birthed and raised by her mother and father. You have no choice. One is to marry someone. Whether you marry well or not, this is your second chance."

This was actually true.

It was very important for women to rely on themselves, but that depended what kind of person. Some strong women who can struggle. That was another matter..

But for a girl like Zhou San Ni who had never studied before, marriage was very important

Because this kind of girl, once married, it was a lifetime matter. Divorce rarely occurred.

"Fourth Aunt wants to tell you, the time in maternal family, you can drop it. Once you gets married, then nothing is more important than your own small family. You have to open your mind about everything. In this world, there is nothing too difficult to overcome."

"En." Zhou San Ni nodded.

"Also, your maternal family. Your maternal family treat you well, then it's only right to have them in your heart. If your maternal family treats you badly, give your maternal family a sum of gift money when you marry out. Consider it as clearing all feeling. No need to be concerned about the maternal family." Lin Qing He advised.

"I thought, Fourth Auntie would want me to visit home often." Zhou San Ni pursed her mouth.

Lin Qing He laughed. Looking at her and said, "I personally cut off my own maternal family. My third brother treats me well, so I still stay connected with him. Do you see me caring for the rest? We got to distinguish between kindness and grievances, right?"

Zhou San Ni didn't speak.

"After you marry, you fulfil all the duties a daughter-in-law should. If it's not your duaghter-in-law's duty, then don't do a bit. Anyway, Li Ai Guo is the youngest. You can follow the standards displayed by two older one in front. "Lin Qing He said.

"En." Zhou San Ni nodded.

"In a blink of an eye, you're going to be married." Lin Qing He looked at her and sighed lightly. Then she got up and went in to bring a watch and a wad of money out.

"Fourth Aunt." Zhou San Ni noticed and immediately stood up. She looked at her fourth aunt.

"Sit down." Lin Qing He stated.

Zhou San Ni pursed her lips before sitting down again.

"When you marry to Li Ai Guo, your fourth uncle and I will not be able to return. This watch is given to the son-in-law, Li Ai Guo from your fourth uncle. Hide it well yourself. When the times come, bring it to Li Ai Guo and tell Li Ai Guo that this is gifted by your fourth uncle in the capital." Lin Qing He instructed.

This was to warn Li Ai Guo- don't think that nobody in the family care about this niece who married far away.

"This is too expensive." Zhou San Ni shook her head rapidly.

How much did a watch cost? It was simply too dear. There was no need.

"This is not for you. It is for Li Ai Guo." Lin Qing He stated and then handed the ten tenners to Zhou San Ni: "These ten notes of tenner are the dowry Fourth Aunt giving to you, so you can put in your private belonging box. Fourth Aunt won't buy other things for you. Accept the money."

"This can't do." Zhou San Ni shook her head and got up to leave.

"San Ni, you don't want your fourth uncle and fourth aunt? Also your eldest uncle and eldest aunt as your maternal family?" Lin Qing He looked at her and said.

Zhou San Ni’s eyes slightly reddened and she responded, “No. Fourth Aunt, you, Fourth Uncle, Eldest Uncle, Eldest Aunt, Third Uncle, and Third Aunt are kind to me.”

"Listen to your fourth aunt." Zhou Qing Bai was done with the laundry. He directed at this niece.

Lin Qing He walked over, put the money and watch in Zhou San Ni’s pocket, and said, “You're getting married. Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt hope you can have a good life. Don’t think about other things you shouldn’t. It'll be a new life."

Zhou San Ni pursed her lips and responded, "Thank you, Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt."

"It's getting late. Go back." Lin Qing He nodded.

Zhou San Ni nodded and bowed to her fourth uncle and fourth aunt before returning.

As soon as she left, Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai: "Such a good girl grown up to this."

She still remembered thi past. Although Zhou San Ni didn't attend school, she still came here with Da Ni, Er Ni, and others to study.

At that time, San Ni didn't have this temperament.

But even when she watched San Ni all the way, how could she. her aunt, help her?

When Second Sister-in-law became seriously petty, she would call her to do work. Even occasionally hit and scolded her. But this was normal in the village.

As the mother, Second Sister-in-law didn't beat me up and starve her. So who can interfere?

Chapter 388: Cleaning out goods in the black market

Zhou Qing Bai didn't know how to answer this topic.

He wasn't good at handling such household affair, so he didn't respond.

Lin Qing He didn't need to his response. She kept on going, "From the look of it, this Li Ai Guo isn't bad. It's just, only a small road that connects that side with the outside world. If one isn't careful, they might fall down the mountain."

In Lin Qing He's head, the rugged hilly road on the top of Grandpa's Mountain from Calabash Brothers appeared. Truthfully, it was really dangerous.

"Ride over there to see tomorrow?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded since there wasn't anything to do.

This couple was bored. They came over to Eldest Sister-in-law's place for breakfast the next morning. They really headed over to Li Ai Guo's side.

It would take a whole day to walk. However, with a motorcycle, they will arrive before 11 o'clock when they left at 7 o'clock in the morning.

When they reached the town, they asked around where Li Ai Guo's village was.

This was indeed a village in the mountains.

If one took that dangerous mountain road, it was indeed a relatively short journey. It can take two hours to reach the village.

But there was an alternate road, which weaved the mountains and ridges to get in. This was a long way. It took four hours to walk from the town to the village. Which was almost half a day.

But relatively speaking, it was much safer.

But this was what people said. It takes a long time to reach the market.

It was too far.

It went without saying Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't head over to Li Ai Guo's village.

They rested in the town. The couple ate ice cream to cool off the heat and then they went back to their village.

As for Zhou San Ni's side. According to her temperament, nine of ten times she would rather take the long way over that kind of mountain road. So there was no need to worry much.

How there was no use worrying. Zhou San Ni will be living her own life. She had to go there by herself.

But if there is a chance in the future, she can let Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo consider the opportunity of going out to develop.

After all, children's education was a big problem for those living in that kind of mountainous area.

When the couple returned to the village, it was already after one o'clock in the afternoon. They didn't go anywhere to eat. There were hot dumplings and white rice in Lin Qing He's space.

They can take care of it themselves.

After eating, Zhou Qing Bai went to his eldest sister's house. Lin Qing He didn't want to go. At this time, First Sister would definitely not want to see her.

However, Lin Qing He also felt very helpless. It was because of the momentary soft-heartedness, she agreed to Xu Sheng Mei coming over to cause misfortune. Now there was a bump in their interaction.

Zhou Qing Bai and First Sister were siblings, so it was better. Not only did he go to First Sister's house, but also to Second Sister's. It was to deliver the salary.

Lin Qing He, who hadn't gone over, came to visit Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei.

Currently, Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei were truly climbing at the forefront of the village.

The two had two sons and a daughter, which was just a perfect combination.

When Lin Qing He came over, Zhou Dong was repairing the pigsty.

"Auntie!" Zhou Dong cried out happily and ushered his son and daughter: "Call granny."

"Granny." The two children greeted.

Lin Qing He grinned and opened up a pack of white rabbit candies. Then she gave them each two pieces and put the rest on the table.

"Ba Mei, Auntie is here." Zhou Dong shouted into the backyard again.

Cai Ba Mei came over with her youngest son. She was overjoyed to see Lin Qing He and cried, "Auntie, really. No need to give them candies."

"What's the matter? There's nothing wrong with my grand-nephew and grand-niece having a few candies from me." Lin Qing He jollily responded.

Cai Ba Mei passed her youngest son to Zhou Dong. She went in, grab a cup to rinse, and brought out water.

"How many chickens have you raised?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I'll tell Auntie, but don't spread it out" Cai Ba Mei laughed quietly.

"Who can I tell?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"More than six hundred." Cai Ba Mei lowered her voice and said with twinkles in her eyes.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "This amount is quite appropriate. I think the sanitation isn't sufficient."

When she came in, the smell was too big.

"We clean up every day." Cai Ba Mei said.

"Cleaning up is not enough. You have to clean the inside at least once in the morning and evening. You can't save some money. Ask my brother to buy a few bottles of disinfectant from the hospital when he comes to collect eggs from you. Disinfect it once every two days." Lin Qing He seriously advised.

"Okay!" Zhou Dong responded earnestly.

"You are diligent. After raising so many, I can still hear the sound of pigs?" Lin Qing He said.

"There are two pigs in the backyard." Cai Ba Mei told.

Zhou Dong did the field work, while Cai Bamei managed the livestock at home.

It was enough a lot of work. However, the honest truth, it was also very profitable. In a month, just the eggs alone racked in a lot of income.

Compared to before the reform, the egg price had risen a little bit. In the past, eggs were about three dimes. Now they were about four dimes.

Moreover, it was still popular despite the price increase. The market's demand was very high.

Especially now, those so-called coupons were beginning to become less effective. There was no restriction.

Lin Qing He was very optimistic about Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei. Their lives were prospering. With so many chickens, the income from eggs every month was almost equal to Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop.

He will soon become a ten thousand yuan household in the village.

When Zhou Qing Bai got back from his two sisters' place, it was about two hours later.

"What did she say?" Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows. She was guessing that First Sister would not go to the capital.

Sure enough, Zhou Qing Bai said: "First Sister doesn't plan to go. She wanted me to bring Sheng Qiang with us."

Lin Qing He didn't ask much then. Her Qing Bai didn't agree, otherwise, Xu Sheng Qiang should be here.

Saying goodbye to Eldest Brother, Second Brother, some other relatives, and neighbors, they came to the county city.

They dropped by the furniture factory to see their nephew, Zhou Xia.

Zhou Xia was quite occupied. Basically had no time to go back home. Except for the New Year, the rest of the time, he was in the factory.

Have to say, he was really hardworking. Now he can build some furniture.

After seeing Zhou Xia, the couple came to Third Brother Lin's side to return the motorcycle to him. Then they passed by Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law's side to say goodbye before they caught a ride to the municipal city.

It was already late when they reached the municipal city. There was no train at this time. Can only wait until tomorrow.

The couple rested there for one night.

They still got time to spare. Out of boredom, Lin Qing He suggested, "How about going to the black market?"

She wasn't bragging when she says she was familiar with the black markets, whether it was in the county city, municipal city, or the provincial city.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai had no objection.

The couple came to the black market to clean out their goods. This year, they made a lot of money as a profiteer. They basically exchanged for supplies.

Chapter 389: Pregnancy news

Just the big truck in the space, how much money was there.

After the final calculation, this truck and some other large items were what they earned this year from this year's reselling.

In addition, there were still a few thousand yuans left as well as the earning from doing proper business in the capital.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came to the black market to wander around.

Lin Qing He wanted to accumulate some gold. Although it was the reform at this time, gold had already begun to appear on the market. It was quite valuable.

However, trading was not allowed in the market. If one wanted to trade, they have to do it privately. With this method, there will naturally be a certain profit margin.

The goal is gold, but accidents always came as a surprise.

In the municipal's black market, Da Yuan Tou unexpectedly appeared.

This so-called Da Yuan Tou was used during the time of the Republic of China. It was the currency of that period. Lin Qing He had collected many other things, but so far, she had not collected this.

There were a total of ten Da Yuan Tou, all of which were very well-preserved. But they weren't cheap. The selling price of one was forty yuan.

Ten meant four hundred yuan.

"It's becoming popular outside now to collect these old things. Keep them first and they will definitely be valuable later," the young man pitched.

"I don't know if it's worth anything in the future, but at this moment, you are treating us as fools." Lin Qing He indifferently spoke.

"What treating you like fools? My ten silver yuans are all in good condition. Each one is different. It's novel!" The young man couldn't help but say.

"If it's so novel, why haven't you sold it yet?" Lin Qing He refuted.

"I'll reduce five yuan for each at most. Take it if you want it. If not, forget it." The young man frowned.

Because the ten silver dollars were all different, Lin Qing He really wanted to buy these silver yuans. However, she wasn't satisfied with the price.

Obviously, it was expensive.

It was Zhou Qing Bai who settled it with one sentence. All ten coins for two hundred yuan.

Although the price was cut in half at once, the person's gaze became coveting when he saw Zhou Qing Bai directly counted out twenty tenners notes.

So he gritted his teeth and agreed to the deal!

Lin Qing He took ten silver dollars in her hand and said, "Let's keep these as a collection later."

If it was too expensive, she might as well buy gold instead. But now it cost only two hundred yuan for ten, it was okay to buy it and keep it for her grandchildren to see.

However, the current black market was beginning to display signs of prosperity.

No one in the outside market put up a ban and have people coming to catch them. Still, the black market existed, because many things weren't easy to flow on the market. The black market was the best place to go.

Zhou Qing Bai continued taking her around the black market. In the end, they exchanged two golden hairpins from an old lady and a golden bracelet and two golden rings from a young man.

A lot of gold had been saved in Lin Qing He's space. Before, she had gone to the capital to buy it. Later, it was in the county city. She was still collecting it when she was studying.

Putting them all together, they would have exceeded one million according to the gold price of later generations.

To be honest, since she bought the courtyard dwelling, house, and shops in the capital, she became a little indifferent to these yellow and white commodities.

Her vision had been raised.

It was valuable. There was no doubt about it. But previous gold couldn't compare to the previous property of later generations.

Saving so much gold, one can almost get a 100-square-meter house in the third or fourth-tier small cities of later generations.

Since they have it might as well keep it.

There were two different assets. Also, some gold bracelets, gold rings and gold hairpins were actually very simple but pretty.

When the couple returned to the guest house, Lin Qing He took out the ice cream and ate it.

She had saved some ice cream in her space, which was really convenient.

"It's not good to eat too much." When she wanted to eat ice cream, Zhou Qing Bai would lecture her.

"It's just one piece of ice cream." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at her. Lin Qing He was afraid of his silent stare and quickly said: "After this one, I will definitely not eat any tomorrow."

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and stated, "You have eaten two of them today."

"What did you say to First Sister?" Lin Qing He quickly changed the subject and asked.

"I asked First Sister if she want to go." Zhou Qing Bai didn't pursue the matter. He wanted a daughter, so it wasn't good to eat that much cold stuff.

He went over to give his niece's salary to his eldest sister. He asked his eldest sister if she had any intention to go to the capital.

But what kind of place was the capital? How can one move there easily? Once gone, what will happen to the pigs and chickens at home?

She wasn't from the capital, so why move to the capital?

Basically, as soon as Zhou Qing Bai put it forward, First Sister refused. What's more, she reproachfully spoke to her fourth younger brother: "I am already at this age. I just hope for the best for my children. Well, Qiang Zi can go to the capital."

Zhou Qing Bai had always been very direct, just like his eldest sister. He responded: "Qiang Zi isn't suited for business."

It was alright if this nephew can work peacefully at home. However, he will easily change if he goes out.

Obviously, these words pierced First Sister's heart. Each and every one of them looks down on her son. How is her eldest son not suited for business?

And even if he isn't, isn't your wife a Bei University teacher? The kind who teaches college students.

Since she can teach college students, it's nothing to teach Qiang Zi a bit even when there is something Qiang Zi doesn’t understand, right?

Zhou Qing Bai frowned when he heard this. He observed his nephew, Xu Sheng Qiang again. He can't even stand or sit properly. So, he didn't stay at his eldest sister's house much longer.

Instead, he went to his second sister's house and stayed there for a while. When he came back, he brought a bag of sesame seeds.

His second sister gave it to him. He accepted it since his wife liked it.

"There will be a lot of this in the future." Lin Qing He said.

Currently, they didn't feel that they had nothing to do and want to start something. Can only say that people were like this and people's hearts were like this.

When one was poor, the relationship was very strong, but when one became rich, the relationship may waver.

No suffering when lacking, only when there's inequality was the phrase for this. It was easy to birth the mindset that they were in a weaker position, so they were right. And that you got to pull them up as well and can't ignore their thoughts.

"Ignore it." Zhou Qing Bai didn't care.

In his opinion, it wasn't actually a big problem. So what if his eldest sister was dissatisfied? It didn't matter since they didn't live together.

After all, not everything can satisfy everyone. If they can understand, they can understand each other. If they can't, it can't be helped.

However, after the couple returned to the capital, they were shocked for a long time by the news that Xu Sheng Mei was pregnant.

Chapter 390: Zhao Jun

When Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He came back, they came to the shop first.

In the shop, old Wang, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai were present. So was Aunt Ma. On the surface, everything was normal.

But when they saw the husband and wife come back, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai were flushed with angst.

What happened in the past few days had the two boys feel clueless.

No matter how capable they were, the older one, Zhou Xuan was only sixteen years old.

"This camera is an imported product from Germany. Seeing your performance, I gritted my teeth and bought it for you." When Lin Qing He came back, she hadn't noticed so much. She smiled when she saw the two boys and took the camera out of the bag.

But even the camera couldn't save Zhou Gui Lai’s mood!

Even when this was what he dreamed for!

"Dad, Mom, you must be hungry. Eat first." Despite feeling unsettled, Zhou Xuan had already cooked two bowls of dumplings.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He came over to eat.

They noticed the strangeness in the children, old Wang and Aunt Ma. But the shop was still open as usual, so it normally shouldn't be a big deal.

Lin Qing He asked while eating, "What's wrong?"

"Dad, Mom, eat first. Then go to the bathhouse to take a shower. We'll tell you when you come back." Zhou Gui Lai wanted to answer but Zhou Xuan spoke first.

He knew that his parents had drained from the journey back. Besides, it had already happened, so it went without saying there was no rush.

"Speak!" Zhou Qing Bai frowned and looked at him.

"Dad, Mom, Sister Sheng Mei is pregnant!" Zhou Gui Lai couldn't back and announced the astonishing news.

Both Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He were stunned in this instant.

Old Wang sighed, while Aunt Ma, who was washing the dishes, became solemn.

"What do you mean? Are you sure you said it right?" Lin Qing He put down the spoon and looked at her younger son and uttered.

"It can't be wrong. Sister Sheng Mei is pregnant. She is one month along. Even got a check-up report from the doctor!" Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at his second son.

Zhou Xuan spoke: "Dad, Mom, you should eat first. Then go to my grandparent's side when you're done.

Of course, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai ate quickly. After eating, they rode their bicycles straight to the house. However, Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to come to Su Da Lin's bun shop first.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were both busy in the bun shop.

Seeing that the two of them came back together, they called out happily: "Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law, you finally returned. Just arrived? Did you eat?"

"We ate. Just came from the dumpling shop." Lin Qing He replied.

"Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister, you know?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked when she heard that they came from the dumpling shop.

"What's exactly going on?" Lin Qing He got straight to it after sitting down.

Su Da Lin continued to work away, while Zhou Xiao Mei told them the situation.

This was the good matter was created by Mother Zhou's good neighbor, old Madam Hu.

Old Madam Hu got a grandnephew from her maternal family's side. Her maternal family, Zhao Family was indeed a wealthy household. They can be regarded as a well-off person in the capital.

At this time, having a well-off standard of living was naturally very good.

And the one who made Xu Sheng Mei's belly big was called Zhao Jun.

Zhao Jun was currently lying in the hospital.

Well... Zhou Xuan led Hu Zi and Gang Zi and the three of them caught Zhao Jun and beat him until he needed the hospital.

Even until now, none of the Zhao family dared to come to look for trouble.

It was because Zhao Jun wasn't the only one who was admitted to the hospital. Mother Zhou couldn't bear the blow at the time and lost her breath when she heard the news and fainted.

She was also sent to the hospital in a hurry.

This had scared old Madam Hu and Zhao Family. Mother Zhou's age was quite high and if anything happened to her, then this matter won't be easily resolved.

Don't underestimate old Zhou Family due to having a foreign household registration and didn't have many relatives here. They owned a lot of business now!

And when it came to this matter, who didn't know who was wrong?

So when the young man, Zhao Jun was beaten into the hospital by a few youths- Zhou Xuan, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi, they didn't dare to get onto the boys' case.

They even had to pay a sick visit to Mother Zhou and give their apologies.

"Mother is at home. She is fine now. It's just that Sheng Mei's matter isn't easy to deal with." Zhou Xiao Mei sighed.

"What's so hard?" Lin Qing He sneered: "She has the ability to get pregnant before marriage and wants to use her body to keep a man, then she should have expected the consequences. She is eighteen years old, not a minor. ."

Let's not talk about Zhao Jun for now, but Xu Sheng Mei. Her own stance wasn't upright, so what qualifications did she have to request help from others?

However, compared with Zhou San Ni's fiance, Li Ai Guo, this man called Zhao Jun wasn't a good thing!

He made her pregnant before she got married. It was no big deal in future generations. She knew how open it was in future generations. Many females changed their cohabiting boyfriends one after another. This was their freedom, so they had no right to discuss it.

But was this moment the future generations?

Even when this period was reforming and was already 1982, the overall social culture was still very traditional.

However, both Zhao Jun and Xu Sheng Mei still dared to commit such act!

If she wasn't her niece, Lin Qing He would forget it after hearing about it. But it happened to be the niece she brought over.

Lin Qing He's face was already black.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, don't be angry. You can't be blamed for this nor can it be blamed on any of us." Zhou Xiao Mei said. She won't give this niece any good face anymore. Simply made people disappointed!

"What did Zhao Family say?" Lin Qing He took a deep breath and asked.

"Zhao Family said they would take responsibility." Zhou Xiao Mei answered.

So far, this can be regarded as the only consolation. However, Zhou Xiao Mei still frowned slightly: "I don't think that Zhao Jun is a good match."

Lin Qing He coldly sneered: "She, Xu Sheng Mei, chose him by herself. No matter whether he is or not, she has to accept it!"

If he really dote Xu Sheng Mei, would he harm Xu Sheng Mei's reputation for his own thoughts? Clearly, he was going for Xu Sheng Mei's appearance.

Eighteen-year-old and was indeed pretty. So he wanted to make a move, no?

If he had a shred of sincere love, he would have thought it through. If he really wanted to marry her, then he would properly come and bring it up. Old Zhou family won't oppose it. After all, Xu Sheng Mei was marrying into the capital. This was indeed marrying into a higher rung. If she really had such good fortune, who would stop her?

But to use this method, it put both parties in an unsightly position. This was the so-called sincere love? Nine out of ten, he just wanted to play Xu Sheng Mei.

Unexpectedly, Xu Sheng Mei's stomach was so capable and she became pregnant!

Chapter 391: Take responsibility

Actually, Lin Qing He's speculation hit the bullseye.

Zhao Jun took a liking to Xu Sheng Mei's beauty. Xu Sheng Mei lived up to her name (which means superb beauty). In terms of looks, she could not compare with Lin Qing He when she was young. Still, she was definitely beautiful.

And this year, she happened to be exactly eighteen years old. Eighteen was the prime time in a woman's life. How can a girl at this age not be appealing?

Especially for Zhao Jun who was twenty-five years old and was still single.

Although he was single and had not married yet, it didn't mean that he hadn't had a woman before. He did and was quite experienced. He can be regarded as a veritable skirt chaser. However, he didn't get married. Truly rogue-like behavior.

With the way Xu Sheng Mei was, he took a fancy at a glance. Naturally, he wanted to mess around.

But what he didn't expect was that Xu Sheng Mei was also a scheming person with tricks up her sleeve. When he was thinking about her body, she made calculations.

If she can successfully marry Zhao Jun, then she will be a true citizen of the capital.

Zhao Family was rich. This was what old Madam Hu told her. Once she married over, she have money to spend without even having to go to work. In the future, would her uncle and aunts dare to look down on her?

At that time, she can get her brother to come over. Not only her brother but also her whole family.

When the time comes, she will help her family members to change to a capital's household registration. Then, they're a citizen of the capital.

Because of these considerations, Xu Sheng Mei put up weak resistance and let him have her after meeting a few times.

Still, Xu Sheng Mei wasn't simple. Even though she was still young, she knew that she had to pull Zhao Jun along, so he will not lose interest.

In fact, this time pregnancy happened only after doing it two times with Zhao Jun.

And for Zhao Jun? He certainly didn't have the intention to marry Xu Sheng Mei. Now he got her, he would change woman after a certain period pass.

In every age, there was no lack of scumbags.

However, when one hunts wild geese all day, they can get blinded by geese's pecks. Who knew that Xu Sheng Mei was so capable. Counting the time, he won the lottery on the day he took her virgin body.

Because of her virginity, even if Zhao Jun wanted to say that it wasn't him, he couldn't. Xu Sheng Mei had no other man except him.

And this time, this matter was stirred up by Xu Sheng Mei.

Xu Sheng Mei wasn't stupid. She was somewhat scheming. She vaguely realized that Zhao Jun didn't really want to marry her.

So she coaxed old Madam Hu to go to the hospital for a check-up and said she was unwell.

Like this, it was found out that she was pregnant.

In all fairness, old Madam Hu wanted to introduce Xu Sheng Mei to her maternal grand-nephew. She only wanted to let Xu Sheng Mei marry over. She found Xu Sheng Mei promising.

Xu Sheng Mei can pretend. In front of outsiders, she always appeared obedient and submissive. She also liked to come out to sweep the doorstep and the yard. Also, old Mister Hu occasionally went over to watch TV and noticed her being called by Mother Zhou to wash dishes or something.

In short, old Madam Hu thought that the young girl was pretty good and was suitable for her grandnephew.

In addition, her grandnephew's family situation wasn't bad. If the two young people meet each other's eyes, there will be no problem.

So old Madam Hu never thought of using the trick of cooking uncooked rice. People in this generation were all old-minded, so would they dare use this trick?

She was thinking it was fine for them to chat a bit and didn't think too much. Who would have thought that this girl, Sheng Mei, was impregnated by her grand-nephew? When the doctor said that, old Madam Hu was deeply embarrassed.

Needless to say what happened after that.

The news of Xu Sheng Mei's pregnancy was revealed. Zhou Kai and the others went to beat Zhao Jun and he entered the hospital.

Mother Zhou found out afterward and also got sent to the hospital on the spot. Zhao Family didn't even dare to find the fault. Zhao Jun was beaten in vain.

Originally, Zhao Jun wanted to put up some struggle and wanted to break up with Xu Sheng Mei. He didn't know Xu Sheng Mei was pregnant when he was beaten.

He kept clamoring for revenge and settling the scores. Later, he learned that Xu Sheng Mei was pregnant. After he counted the days and it matched the day when he took her innocence.

Even he became meek.

As for old Zhao family, they were angry at first. Who would dare to bully their Zhao family? But after old Madam Hu explained what was going on, old Zhao family was delighted.

Zhao Jun was the second son of the family. He got an elder brother above and two younger brothers below. They were all married. Even the youngest brother was married.

Only Zhao Jun didn't want to marry. He was already twenty-five, how can they not worry if he didn’t get married?

It was really shameless to hear this thing happening right now, but Father Zhao and Mother Zhao have the desire to let Xu Sheng Mei into the family. Once she marries in, all the problems will be resolved soon?

From then on, the two families are relatives. So there wasn't anything that can't be overcome.

He probably noticed his parents' intention. Zhao Jun was reluctant about marrying Xu Sheng Mei.

Thinking about it, he didn't really like Xu Sheng Mei that much but she was obedient and meek. If not, she wouldn't be half compliantly slept by him.

So Zhao Jun nodded. Because Zhao Jun agreed to marry Xu Sheng Mei, this matter only subsided in these two days.

The whole situation was like this.

After hearing Zhou Xiao Mei's recount, Lin Qing He coldly snorted, "I don't dare to decide on her behalf in this matter. Have to get her to call her parents and let her parents take charge of the overall situation."

Zhou Xiao Mei had the same idea as her fourth sister-in-law. It was extremely embarrassing that she actually did such a thing. She said: "I already called back the day before yesterday to talk about it."

"The two of you work away first. I will go with your fourth brother to see Father and Mother." Lin Qing He got up and uttered after understanding the matter.

She felt that her mother-in-law must be nauseous. The two neighbors were aiming for her grandson and her granddaughter.

Her grandson wasn't successfully captured. While her granddaughter was slept by the other. Simply not careful in making friends.

With a solemn face, Zhou Qing Bai brought his wife over. Currently, Xu Sheng Mei wasn't at the clothing store, but with her grandma and grandpa.

As soon as the couple came over, they saw Xu Sheng Mei eating fruit. Old Madam Hu was next to her. Old Madam Hu probably brought it to her.

"Uncle, Aunt." Xu Sheng Mei stood up with slight guilty conscience when seeing the two of them.

Old Madam Hu was also a little embarrassed and said, "Child's Uncle and Aunt, don't worry. When Zhao Jun gets discharged from the hospital, he'll go home with Sheng Mei to pick up family-in-laws. At that time we will hold the marriage. We will definitely take responsibility for Sheng Mei."

Chapter 392: Talking behind their back

This old lady can talk.

In one sentence, she admitted that her family was wrong, but also mentioned that Zhao Jun was beaten. She also indicated that although Zhao Jun was wrong, Zhao Jun would take complete responsibility for this matter.

Moreover, it had already happened now. No matter how they pursued the matter, it will be of no avail. It would be pretty good to have a good result.

Lin Qing He had already planned it out in her heart. Her family would definitely not attend to Xu Sheng Mei's wedding banquet. But at this moment, she was willing to give Xu Sheng Mei a tiny bit of face to get her marry over quickly and smoothly so this will be all over!

It had nothing to do with her whether she will live well or not well in the future. Xu Sheng Mei chose him by herself, so don't come to her. She was a grown-up, not a child. She got to pay for her actions.

And when First Sister and First Brother-in-law come, Lin Qing He intends to talk some sense to them. She will definitely not leave herself any shortcomings in this matter!

"You're polite. Now that the matter is resolved, then it's resolved. What's more, my eldest sister and eldest brother-in-law know about it. Now just waiting for Zhao Jun to take his fiancée back to see his mother-in-law." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Old Madam Hu found her words impeccably, but the underlying was that she won't get involved. With this, she knew that this person was angry.

But she couldn't say anything. In the end, it was her grandnephew who committed this crooked matter.

When old Madam Hu went back, Lin Qing He swept her gaze towards Xu Sheng Mei.

Xu Sheng Mei bit her lips. She stepped forward to kneel in front of her uncle and aunt.

"Neither of us are dead yet. If you dare to kneel, don't blame for returning it with a slap." Lin Qing He wasn't one to be reserved, especially now that she despised Xu Sheng Mei.

She had never tripped up so much in her life. Only this one time. It was due to her being soft-hearted and wanted to promote her niece!

Unexpectedly, such a veritable white-eyed wolf was nurtured.

Xu Sheng Mei's face paled: "Aunt, I..."

"Don't give me that act. When you made the choice, you should know what attitude I would have. Wanting to get married into Zhao Family. Wonderful. I only hope once you marry over, you won't regret it in the future. As for the rest, you don't need to say much. All in all, it is you who will go to Zhao family to live in the future." Lin Qinghe said lightly.

Once she finished, she didn't waste her saliva anymore. She turned around and went into the house.

"Uncle, I know I was wrong in this matter, but I didn't understand..." Xu Sheng Mei knew that her aunt wasn't easy to deal with, so she planned to explain a bit to her uncle.

Although Zhou Qing Bai didn't speak, his brows were pinched from beginning to end. There was obvious disappointment in his gaze.

"Since you came, your aunt and I never treated you badly. Now you choose this path, then you can walk it by yourself in the future." Zhou Qing Bai spoke.

He knew his wife. Sometimes, she can be strict but this strictness wasn't targeted at anyone specifically.

Even if it was her own son, she wasn't merciful when she was strict.

Whether it was Hu Zi or Er Ni, when they do something wrong or can't grasp their lecture, they will always be scolded by Lin Qing He. But because they weren't her own children, she wasn't so harsh.

All in all, they just suffer a sentence or two.

And about the matter of her putting her mind toward these nieces and nephews they brought over, Zhou Qing Bai knew very well. If she didn't want to train them, how could she pay for them to go to evening school?

Even the ledger was occasionally brought over for them to practice and let them try to do the accounting.

Er Ni and Hu Zi were both motivated. However, this niece had no thoughts in this regard.

These were all personal choices. She didn't choose, then there was nothing to say. Since she wanted to watch TV, then go watch.

Who would have known, she actually did such a thing.

Zhou Qing Bai was a traditional-minded and rigid person. He had nothing to say about such a vulgar incident.

He didn't say much and came in to see Mother Zhou.

Father Zhou was watching TV, while Mother Zhou was lying in the room. As she rested, the fan blew. There were oranges next to her.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife who was peeling oranges for his mother and did not go in.

"Qing Bai and I went to the south this time and saw a lot of things. When we went there, I thought how Father and Mother don’t have a washing machine here and how much effort it is to wash clothes for so many people. So I bought one for you. In a few days, it should be delivered over." Lin Qing He passed the peeled orange to Mother Zhou and chattered.

Mother Zhou ate the orange peeled by her most capable daughter-in-law. She felt much more comfortable in her heart. Still, she couldn't help but feel aggrieved.

"Say, what kind of fate I have? At this age, I still have to worry about these young people." Mother Zhou sulked.

"You and Father are both enjoying the life of good fortune. What need is there for both of you to worry? This granddaughter is old Xu family's person. Not from our old Zhou family." Lin Qing He flatly pointed out.

"Although she isn't our old Zhou's family's, she is also a granddaughter of our old Zhou's family. It is really embarrassing when brought up. I don't have the face to buy groceries." Mother Zhou ashamedly uttered.

Mother Zhou really felt that she was actually quite successful in her life. Her life was a bit worse off in her early years. But after her middle age, she basically had nothing to worry about.

First, her most beloved youngest son grew up and got an allowance as a soldier. She was envied by the village for a while.

And because of youngest son’s allowance, the family’s situation was a little better compared to those surrounding villagers.

Later, she did feel some regret that her youngest son retired. However, youngest daughter-in-law suddenly sprung up and became a teacher in the community's middle school.

So her old nose gained respect.

After that, it was smooth sailing. Daughter-in-law and eldest grandson were admitted to a university. Daughter-in-law even became a foreign language teacher at Bei University.

Not to mention that district, even looking at the entire county, there wasn't a second person like this can be found.

The community leaders would occasionally drop by to show their concern. Say, as a mother-in-law and a grandmother, how much face did she gain? How much respect?

Later, youngest son and his family were all brought over to the capital by daughter-in-law. Their household registration was moved and they became a citizen of the capital.

She and old spouse were brought over here to live in comfort.

Simply a blessed life.

Even when she walked with the capital's local old ladies, she didn't feel she was a rung short of them.

All this glory and pride were thrown on the ground by this granddaughter.

She was pregnant with someone's child before she got married. If this was in the village, she would really be drowned by saliva.

Even if the man took responsibility, it won't be the end. People would talk behind their back!

Chapter 393: A family of scholars

Mother Zhou felt that she was upright in this life and there was nothing shameful about her.

But this time, it had her anxious.

"In the past, she often wagged her tongue in front of me, saying that you were biased against her, didn't value her, and only valued Er Ni and Hu Zi. I didn't pay her any heed. Now she actually committed this act!" Moher Zhou said angrily.

At this, Lin Qing He laughed.

After she finished speaking, Mother Zhou regained her wits and hurriedly said: "She did grumble like this, but Mother never took it seriously. What kind of person you are, Mother knows. The reason why I didn't tell you is to not pile more onto you!"

"She probably has her own plan." Lin Qing He redirected.

Mother Zhou couldn’t stand hearing about this granddaughter anymore and snorted coldly: “What plans can she have? I’ve heard about that Zhao family. That lad from Zhao family is twenty-five and still hasn't settled down. This marriage might not be so good in the future. However, you guys can leave her be. She asked for it herself!"

Being able to force gentle-tempered Mother Zhou to say such words, it can be seen how angry she was.

Lin Qing He smiled. She understood. She had been upright and honest throughout her life. Now, as long as people talk about it, they don't dare to say they have nothing to be ashamed of.

Almost too embarrassed to see people.

"Now things are like this, just wait for First Sister and First Brother-in-law to come. Mother, look on the bright side. Don't torment yourself like this." Lin Qing He said, "The washing machine is a good one. You will have to learn to use then."

"It's not necessary to buy a washing machine. Let Xiao Mei wash it by hand," Mother Zhou responded.

Zhou Xiao Mei lived with her own father and mother, so the clothes was naturally left to her. Unless she wants her mother to mind her children as well as doing housework?

Fortunately, she didn't do that. Otherwise Lin Qing He would dare to lecture her.

"This washing machine is bought for both of you. Xiao Mei is extra." Lin Qing He said.

"Just be filial to me and your father." Mother Zhou rebuked.

Lin Qing He couldn't bear how her mother-in-law was acting like a baby, so she quickly changed the subject and told her about San Ni and marriage.

"San Ni is going to marry? To which family? How's the conditions on the man's side? This girl is introverted. Don't know if she will be bullied?" Mother Zhou fired a series of questions in rapid succession when she heardthist.

"That family's surname is Li. Not from our place. From the neighboring county. It's a little far away. Qing Bai and I went over and took a look. The mountain village is a bit poor," Lin Qing He responsed.

"Being poor isn't a problem. When I was with your father, your father didn't have anything. As long as he works diligently, he would have everything." Mother Zhou remarked.

Lin Qing He nodded: "We haven't seen him in person but after listening to what Eldest Sister-in-law said, I feel he's pretty good. It's just he is ten years older than San Ni and his legs are a bit lame."

" Ten years older and lame legs?" Mother Zhou couldn't help but exclaimed: "This...How could this do?"

"When I just heard, I felt he wasn't suitable. However, I kept on listening and found him pretty good. He also gave a gift of 400 yuan. The sincerity displayed is sufficient." Lin Qing He said.

Li Ai Guo had moved out. As a single man, he can take four hundred yuan as a gift showed that he wasn't incompetent.

It can't be ruled out that it could be borrowed from someone. But to be able to borrow in this age and that much, it showed how much ability he had.

And Lin Qing He didn't think it was borrowed. Don't forget how Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo met. Li Ai Guo wanted to come over to their county city since he finished selling his ware. It was only then he came across such an unexpected marriage.

Also, seeing how he consideration he has shown for Zhou San Ni, it shouldn't be too bad when looking at the bigger picture.

In Lin Qing He's mind, it was at least better than Xu Sheng Mei's one. Several times better.

The only con for Lin Qing He was that the road over was problematic.

"Four hundred yuan as gift money?" Mother Zhou was surprised when she heard it.

She didn't expect it to be so much.

Her expression eased and said, "It seems that he really values San Ni. I watch San Ni grow up. She's not a good talker. Still, I look forward to her marrying someone honest."

Speaking of this, Zhao Jun popped up in her mind again and she just harrumphed. He was obviously a bad apple. No different from a rogue. When granddaughter marries such a man, it was hard to say whether she will have a good life in the future!

"Eldest Sister-in-law has 25 more big ducks at home now. It seems that if she raises them well this year, she will raise more next year. From now on, she can make a lot of money just from the duck eggs." Lin Qing He chatted about First Branch.

"Your eldest sister-in-law can take care of the family." Mother Zhou felt much better.

"Third Sister-in-law's side is the same. It's quite profitable. I guess they might buy a house in the city in the future." Lin Qing He continued.

"Buying a house in the city, that's also good." Mother Zhou approved.

After all, they had moved to the city, so naturally, they had to buy their own house. They can't always live in her son-in-law's house.

Lin Qing He also told Mother Zhou about the two college students, Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni.

"Now everyone in the village envy our family. Producing college students continuously. In the future, Yang Yang and Wu Ni will graduate and come out to teach. That's a stable career. Basically, there is no need to worry. Also, my second boy. He wants to stay in college and be my colleague once he finishes his studies. Adding this up, how many teachers are there in our old Zhou family?" Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou's mood improved a lot. Her face was full of joy.

"In the old society of the past, a scholarly family is almost like our old Zhou family." Lin Qing He remarked.

"It really is." Mother Zhou couldn't help break into a beam.

Oh, her old Zhou family had become a family of scholars. Really, when she goes out and talk about the number of college students in her family, who won't praise?

"In the future, my boss will also have to find you to find the granddaughter-in-law of a college student. This one by one, in the future, who can look down on our old Zhou family?" Lin Qinghe added the last sentence.

Mother Zhou had already jollily laughed: "All of you are wonderful. Brilliant!"

"Let's go. Go out and watch TV. Staying in the room on a hot day. An electric fan isn't enough." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou thought that how wonderful the future of her old Zhou family was. She couldn't let a granddaughter of a different surname ruin it.

Letting people know of this was simply staining oneself.

So Mother Zhou said: "Since want to marry, then marry. We won’t blame. We brought her here, give her food and clothes. And she still won't behave. Once she marries over in the future, I don't hope for much. Just that we have less contact."

She was no problem but don't let her grandchildren's reputation be ruined. When the time comes, they will marry college student granddaughters!

Chapter 394: Recruiting

In short, she was comforted by Lin Qing He. Seeing the future of the old Zhou family was bright, hopeful Mother Zhou was much more energetic.

She can be escorted out to watch TV.

Xu Sheng Mei was also in the living room. She quickly stood up when she saw them coming out, looking worried.

Lin Qing He didn't think she would be worried. Instead, she felt she dared to take this step after careful calculations. She was certain old Zhou Family couldn't do anything to her.

So now this meek appearance was nothing more than an act.

Lin Qing He didn't expose her either. It was already like this, so what was the point of pursuing it? Marry off and be done with it.

Mother Zhou didn't care about Xu Sheng Mei. She went to talk to her youngest son, Zhou Qing Bai.

After sitting for a while with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went home.

Before leaving, Lin Qing He said to Xu Sheng Mei: "Live with your grandma for the time being. As for wages and the rest, they will be settled according to the number of days. Now you don't have to go to work, no salary is given."

"I will go to work tomorrow!" Xu Sheng Mei replied.

"Our side don't need you. Wait for Zhao Jun to take you home to see your parents." Lin Qing He finished speaking and ignored her.

Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun set off to see First Sister and her husband three days after Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He's return.

These matters no longer require Lin Qing He.

Zhou Xiao Mei felt indignant, even when the matter was resolved now. When she went to the bathhouse with Lin Qing He for a wash, she couldn't help saying: "What do you think she is aiming for? Such a person clearly cannot be married. "

"Capital's household registration. Life in the capital." Lin Qing He pointed out concisely.

She came over and saw the prosperity of the big city and couldn't stand the poverty in her hometown. Lin Qing He could understand this.

This was the normal mindset. Such a prosperous place, who didn't want to stay?

But if one wanted to stay in this kind of place, it wasn't a matter of a word. One needed to pay more effort and sweat.

This was also the reason why Lin Qing He wanted to train them. Even in the 1980s, their academic qualifications must be upgraded.

But what kind of personality did Xu Sheng Mei?

To put it bluntly, she wanted to sit back and enjoy her results. Even more accurate, she was lazy.

So to stay in the capital, finding a man in the capital to marry was the best method to her. Especially when the conditions of the Zhao family were pretty good. So wasn't she as stinky as Zhao Jun? And hit off so well?

"Judging from how Zhao Jun is dragging things, there will be a lot of conflict in the future." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.

His injury wasn't very serious. From how he delayed the journey back was it not clear? Obviously, he wasn't pleased.

It's just, Xu Sheng Mei was already carrying now. Whether he was willing or not, he can only accept. Due to the pressure from Father Zhao and Mother Zhao, he went with Xu Sheng Mei.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything.

"I think his parents are actually okay." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Lin Qing He smiled. Father Zhao and Mother Zhao showed a very good attitude so far, but there were so many demons and ghosts in this world.

In her last life, she heard a colleague talk about her mother-in-law.

When she wasn't married, she was nice to her. Simply treating her like a daughter. Such a good mother-in-law was hard to find in the world.

But once she married over, it was almost like was a changed individual.

So, whether they were good or not, it can be discussed later. However, these were all for Xu Sheng Mei to face. Lin Qing He didn't care.

Then she told Zhou Xiao Mei about Zhou San Ni.

After hearing this, Zhou Xiao Mei curled her lips and commented: "San Ni can be regarded as ruined. To end up from the belly of Second-in-law."

Lin Qing He said: "It looks like it's a good one. Her future life shouldn't be too bad."

When she went back this time, she didn't even talk to Second Sister-in-law. No even a letter. It saved some trouble.

But she did see Zhou Liu Ni. The bigger she gets, the more crooked she became. Eldest Sister-in-law shook her head and sighed when she talked about her.

Lin Qing He estimated that in the future, Zhou Liu Ni might also be performing a drama like Xu Sheng Mei. Her eyes spun endlessly. From a glance, one can tell she wasn't someone who behaves.

Lin Qing He didn't bother to ponder about these troublesome matters. After the wash, she and Zhou Xiao Mei went home separately. Then Lin Qing He started to do the accounts.

They had been away from home for more than a month. She only found time to manage the ledgers now.

After checking the accounts, she noticed that the ledger book showed some differences. It was the account of the small workshop. The quantity of goods received did not match the quantity of goods shipped out.

Lin Qing He called Ma Cheng Min over.

When he heard that the ledgers didn't match, Ma Cheng Min was shocked and quickly took it to examine.

"Last month's purchase of cloth and satin should be able to produce about 3,000 ready-to-wear garments. But why in the end, there were only two thousand and eighty ready-to-wear garments?" Lin Qing He asked.

She didn't oversee it much anymore, but she still knew exactly how many clothes can be made out of how many fabric. This wasn't the first year she owned the workshop.

"Huh." Ma Cheng Min's expression was solemn, he said: "Give me some time!"

Lin Qing He glanced at him and nodded.

Ma Cheng Min immediately rode his bicycle to the small workshop. He also scanned through the accounts of the women's clothing stores and men's clothing stores.

It wasn't until after nine o'clock in the evening when he came over and knocked on the door.

Relief and apology was written on his face: "It was a mistake in the account. Still, the profit wasn't off. The numbers matched."

Lin Qing He had seen the account book. The money was indeed right because the pricing was uniform. No bargaining. It was clear how many clothes were received.

The money in the account wasn't less. Still, the account book was missing more than 20 pieces of clothes, so Lin Qing He brought it up.

She believed that Ma Cheng Min had accidentally jotted down mistakes. Not testing her bottom line.

"Record it accurately next time." Lin Qing He nodded after checking his records.

"En!" Ma Cheng Min was greatly relieved. This mistake shouldn't have happened.

"Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue aren't bad. I will raise their salary." Lin Qing He informed.

"Okay." Ma Cheng Min was overjoyed when he heard this.

Because it was late and Lin Qing He had class tomorrow, Ma Cheng Min didn't stay much longer. He went back after sitting for a while.

"The money we owe Uncle Wang will be paid back to him at the end of the year." Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai had no objection. He took the ledger and looked at it and remarked, "It seems fine."

Lin Qing He nodded. Just as she was about to speak, Hu Zi and Gang Zi came back.

Evening classes ended at nine o'clock. They always reached home at half-past nine.

First, the two of them sent Zhou Er Ni back to the dumpling shop before returning to rest.

And Lin Qing He has already started recruiting these days. Cheng Yue was temporarily helping Er Ni in the women's shop, while Hu Zi went over to the beverage shop.

However, there was always a shortage of manpower. So Lin Qing He planned to recruit one more.

Chapter 395: Son-in-law from the capital

This time Ma Cheng Min introduced someone. He recommended on behalf of old Madam Xu, who helped manage the small workshop. That person was her own eldest granddaughter.

She was seventeen years old this year and was helping out at home. Still, was a good one.

Lin Qing He had seen her. Although she looked mediocre, she was obviously a nimble worker. She smiled before welcoming people.

So when old Madam Xu mentioned it, Lin Qing He asked her to bring her over.

The old Madam Xu's husband's family's surname was Chen. The granddaughter brought over was named Chen Shan Shan.

Although the name hinted delicateness, Lin Qing He glanced at her hand. There were many calluses, which indeed indicated a capable worker.

"Because you're a novice, the salary is definitely not the same as that of an old employee. I can only give you 30 yuan a month. It depends on your ability from now on. If you do well, you will definitely get a raise." Lin Qing He looked at her.

Chen Shan Shan wasn't very tall, about 1.6 meters. Still, she didn't get stage fright, nodded, and said: "I know, my mother told me when I came."

Her mother was Li Yu Feng, who was with her mother-in-law, old Madam Xu. One in charge of the night shift and the other in charge of the day shift.

Lin Qing He nodded with satisfaction.

So Chen Shan Shan was arranged for Zhou Er Ni’s clothing shop's side.

But the job wasn't fixed yet. Lin Qing He occasionally made Zhou Er Ni and Cheng Yue swap shifts She got Cheng Yue to watch the clothing store and Zhou Er Ni and beverage store.

She also let Hu Zi or Gang Zi go to the beverage shop. Of course, not often. Just occasionally changing shifts.

At the end of September, Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun came back. And with them, was First Sister and her family.

The whole family came.

Lin Qing He had the urge to laugh when she saw this. What time of year was this now? Autumn harvest was soon. The most important period of the year for a farming family. She didn't expect them all to come.

It seem that this marriage was truly valued.

It was no wonder. They got a son-in-law from the capital. How can they not come and get in touch with good fortune?

Lin Qing He couldn't bother entertaining her. Her attitude was neither lukewarm nor cold. They probably noticed her attitude as First Sister didn't come closer either.

They all went to squeeze in Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side.

Mother Zhou didn't scold her granddaughter much, but with her eldest daughter, she didn't hold back.

First Sister couldn’t lift her head up from all the scolding. She also felt a bit aggrieved and said: "Mother, I know that Sheng Mei didn't handle it right but now she's getting married..."

"Only thinking about the marriage? If this is in the village, don't even think of raising your heads for the rest of your life. If this was in the former times, see if she will get dragged away to get criticism for being loose !" Mother Zhou reprimanded.

"It's not the former times. Already reforming now." First Sister weakly answered.

"So you are in the right? When she committed this kind of family reputation-ruining act, have she ever thought about old Zhou family? Her aunt brought her here to work. And she? She hid it from all of us. Not only did she secretly got together with someone, but also got pregnant!" Mother Zhou exploded.

"Since Fourth Sister-in-law brought Sheng Mei here, I left her to Fourth Sister-in-law's care. Who would have ever thought of this kind of thing would happen." First Sister looked away.

Mother Zhou wanted to serve her a big slap. She glared at her, "Do you still have a conscience? Do you still have a conscience? Fourth's wife brought her here and gave her food, clothes, housing, and quality daily necessities. Your household couldn't provide this kind of condition. Also, she paid so much salary every month. According to me, she shouldn't pay a penny. It's only right that the niece to do some work for her aunt!"

Mother Zhou wasn't joking about this. In the beginning, she had this thought. She couldn't bear for her youngest son to pay so much salary.

But it was Fourth's wife who said to give it, so it was given and she didn't say anything.

"She was brought over from her hometown to a big place like the capital. Everything given to her was good stuff. Every day, she just watched the shop without needing to suffer the wind or rain. It is many times better than in the countryside. Now you turn it around. Saying that she was like this due to Fourth's wife bringing her here!?" Mother Zhou's gaze pinned on her eldest daughter: "Don't forget, at that time, it was you who sent your good daughter to the old Zhou's house and begged Fourth's wife to bring her over. Fourth’s wife originally intended to only bring Er Ni!"

First Sister lost her bravado, she just responded: "Mother, I know Sheng Mei is wrong in this matter but it's already like this now. You haven't seen Fourth Sister-in-law. She didn't us a good face."

And began to complain.

In fact, First Sister wasn't willing to admit defeat. She was the eldest of old Zhou family. The other three sisters-in-law respected her. Only Fourth Sister-in-law alone didn't take her seriously.

This time it was even more so. Seeing her whole family coming from afar, she didn't host them. Just one word of greeting and it was over.

Putting aside hospitality and all, how much did she dislike her family?

Didn't her fourth brother went back this year and asked her if she wanted to come to the capital to develop?

Such a good younger brother learned to be somewhat hypocritical after marrying this wife. Her family came here and didn't even serve hot water to drink. Now they were here, was there any care?

She used to think that this fourth sister-in-law wasn't good. But now that she became more capable, it went without saying she became worse.

When Xu Sheng Mei went home this time, she had privately sobbed to her mother. Saying, Aunt was partial to Hu Zi, Er Ni, and the others. While she wasn't so good to her and wanted to drive her back. That's why her mind was led astray for a while and did this kind of impulsive thing.

So in First Sister's opinion, did Fourth Sister-in-law dare to say she has no responsibility now that something like this has happened?

Mother Zhou didn't know what she was thinking. If she knew, she will definitely slap without holding back.

But when she heard her eldest daughter’s words, she didn’t agree: “She held good intention and raised such a white-eyed wolf who ruin the reputation of old Zhou family, so don't talk about Fourth's wife. When the marriage is done, go live her life well. And don’t come here often too."

First Sister's expression changed and she hurriedly said, "Mother, we can forget about Fourth Sister-in-law's side. You can't leave her alone. This is your granddaughter!"

Her family came now but when the marriage matters are completed, going back was the normal course of action back. In the future, the daughter will be here alone. She will need her maternal family's care?

This son-in-law was very dissatisfied with this marriage. When he reached their hometown, he disliked their home a lot. He disliked this and then disdained that at every moment.

Still, she accompanied with a smiling face. After all, this was a young master son-in-law from the capital. How could not entertain with a smile?

But regardless of how she entertained him, this son-in-law really disliked their home. In the future, the family won’t be able to help in her marriage. So didn't she need care from her maternal side?

Chapter 396: Evidence of flirting

So when she heard that Mother Zhou didn't want to look out for her granddaughter, First Sister became anxious.

"What do you want me to do?" Mother Zhou said inexplicably, "If she really listens to me, would she do such a thing? No matter what excuses, this is a character problem!"

At the end, Mother Zhou snorted coldly.

When she used to discipline her children, she was very strict. Under her hand, none of her four sons and three daughters would dare to do such a thing.

All were well-behaved.

"I don't know what your daughter said to you when she went back. She used to badmouth her aunt but in my opinion. You, her mother, may not necessarily treat her as good as her aunt. I won't talk about the rest. Let her get married and live her life." Mother Zhou waved her hand.

First Sister and her family lived here for three days. Xu Sheng Mei's marriage with Zhao Jun was completed.

Lin Qing He and her two sons didn't even show up. Zhou Qing Bai still looked at his eldest sister's face and participated as her uncle.

Lin Qing He only found out afterward. Xu Sheng Qiang latched on his uncle and said that he wanted to stay and didn't want to go back.

However, Zhou Qing Bai didn't agree at all. He told him to go back for the autumn harvest as soon as possible.

Even when Xu Sheng Mei married out like this, Zhao family was still some distance away. If they didn't come here deliberately, they would rarely meet each other.

After finding time, Lin Qing He took out all the things like the washing machine.

The washing machine was sent to Mother Zhou's side.

Zhou Xiao Mei felt conscience-stricken when she saw it and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, should we split it equally?"

"No need to split it evenly. Use it for now. When your family buys a house and moves out, then these will be left for Father and Mother to use." Lin Qing He replied.

"It's cost so much money." Mother Zhou condemningly looked at her daughter-in-law.

"It's for Father and Mother to use. Costing much is nothing. Aslong as you can use it comfortably." Lin Qing He held up her hand.

Mother-in-law was really muddled sometimes, but when it came to point of view, she was still normal.

It can be seen from her attitude towards her granddaughter, Xu Sheng Mei's matter.

Mother Zhou was all smiles.

Lin Qing He went back. Zhou Xiao Mei put the clothes in the washing machine as she remarked, "Mother, you have to teach me how to pick a daughter-in-law. Once I'm at your age and have a daughter-in-law who will buy me a TV, a radio, an electric fan, and even a washing machine, then I'll probably be dying of happiness."

"Although your fourth sister-in-law is a little bit temperamental, her treatment toward me and your father is flawless." Mother Zhou beamed.

"The fourth sister-in-law has a good temper. She has never been angry with me. She won't bear it if someone provokes her." Zhou Xiao Mei stated indifferently.

Then she pouted her lips, "First Sister often told me bad things about Fourth Sister-in-law these days. I'm impatient with her nagging."

First Sister and Second Sister were the eldest. Between them and her was her four older brothers. So even though they were both girls, they didn't really have a deep relationship. When her eldest sister and second sister got married, Zhou Xiao Mei was still young.

But in the end, they were sisters. There was nothing to say. Just entertain her when was came and didn't treat her badly.

Only her eldest sister liked to say bad things about her fourth sister-in-law, which she can't accept.

Especially when she pushed Xu Sheng Mei's matters on her fourth sister-in-law. Hearing it, Zhou Xiao Mei wanted to howl that her fourth sister-in-law was wronged.

Er Ni, Hu Zi, and the latecomer Gang Zi. Which one came here and stirred trouble. Only Xu Sheng Mei. So where was the problem?

"I heard Fourth Sister-in-law say that Fourth Brother wants to take care of First Sister if she comes here to make steamed buns. If she does come, would there be any end to the drama?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"What kind of business can your elder sister do? Your eldest brother-in-law isn't the material for business. Honestly, with those acres of land, they can be fed. Come and do business? Forget about drinking the northwest wind." Mother Zhou frowned.

"Isn't this because the last time your good granddaughter thought that being able to make a bun, they could do business?" Zhou Xiao Mei smiled. According to that niece's personality, nine out of ten she would say in her heart that her aunt would take care of her (Zhou Xiao Mei) and not take care of her family.

But was it so easy to do business? Not really.

It was due to her Da Lin's cleverness and openmindedness as well as hardwork that it works.

Although her Da Lin can't speak well, all the customers would give thumbs up when mentioning him. This was how great her Da Lin was.

"Don't worry about her. She's married now." Mother Zhou waved her hand.

"When I matched up with Da Lin, my fourth sister-in-law kept saying he was good and told me to consider. She was right." Zhou Xiao Mei said triumphantly.

Marrying her family's Da Lin, Zhou Xiao Mei felt that it was the right choice.

Even when the smelly man got her give birth to four children. Forget it. She empathized with him for being lonely during his childhood and wanted more children.

Mother Zhou didn't know why she suddenly brought this up. She didn't say anything. Of the three sons-in-law, the first two were arranged through a matchmaker. She picked those who seem to be honest and diligent.

The last one, her youngest daughter got her fourth sister-in-law's consultation. Have to say, he was much better than the first two.

"I wonder if Da Wa will come back this year. He hadn't come back during the summer vacation. I wanted to kill two chickens to nourish him." Mother Zhou began to think about her eldest grandson again.

The most doted one in the family was the eldest grandson, Da Wa. Especially since he was astounding.

He made Mother Zhou proud. Her Zhou Family had such a grandson, so how bad can they do in the future?

"Fourth Sister-in-law also misses him." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

"Will you go to your fourth sister-in-law's place tomorrow?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Da Lin probably going over to get the meat." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Currently, they didn't have their own freezer at the bun shop. The meat and the likes were all placed there.

"That's fine. I will kill a chicken. At that time, let Da Lin come back here to bring it over to stew. No need to kill it over there." Mother Zhou instructed.

Zhou Xiao Mei agreed.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei had no problem now. They bought the shop. Although the shop had been emptied their wallet back then, the current business situation had them feeling more stable.

However, they still weren't willing to buy a few hundred-yuans freezer. They'll consider it next year. For this year, they can only make do with this method.

Lin Qing He drank her mother-in-law's chicken soup the next day, and it was indeed fragrant.

"Let Mother keep it and drink it. No need to bring it over." Lin Qing He enjoyed it and said with a smile.

"Mother specifically ordered to bring it over to supplement your body." Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her with warmth in his eyes.

A ‘kacha’ suddenly sounded.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He both looked at the source of the sound. Zhou Gui Lai was examining the camera in his hands. He snickered to his parents: "I finally caught the evidence of you two flirting!"

Chapter 397: Visiting relatives

This photo will become a very precious photo of the later generations of Zhou Family.

It recorded the feelings of their grandparents when they were young, especially the way their grandfather looked at their grandmother. It was almost enough to squeeze out three kilos of honey.

Let's talk about the current moment.

After getting the camera, his hobby had shifted from football and basketball to this.

As long as it was a day off and didn't need to work, he would take his camera with him and then wander around to take pictures.

The brat spent a lot of money on the film.

Still, Lin Qing He left him be. As long as he didn't develop a prodigal temper, she would leave the rest of his hobbies up to him.

"After 20 years, these photos of mine will definitely the most precious." Zhou Gui Lai said triumphantly. He just went to develop the photos and came back.

"Hurry up, go to your Er Ni's shop and help!" Lin Qing He took the cloth pocket where he put the photo and dismissed.

"I'll finish the chicken soup first." Zhou Gui Lai went to scoop the chicken soup to drink.

While drinking chicken soup, his parents looked at the photos together.

"Why take pictures of everything." Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his son and said.

He took photos of those old houses, old people, and children. Also, those dilapidated stoves. Among them was a picture of a middle-aged woman burning a coal stove at the door and looking over with grinning white teeth.

Basically, they were strangers.

"I took it with their permission." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Lin Qing He saw it and found it very good. They were all representative of this age. She pointed out recommended places: "You can go to your god-grandfather's courtyard for a stroll. Both Bei University and Hua University too."

Although it wasn't cheap to buy film, these photos were like passing the village and there will be no stop. Take more photos and then make a few old photo albums to keep. It wasn't a bad idea to occasionally flip through them.

"Hee, Mom, you really know me. Grandpa and I have made an appointment. This National Day holiday, we will go." Zhou Gui Lai grinned.

National Day was the day after tomorrow. Lin Qing He also gets holiday, even when it only lasts for three days.

Lin Qing He ordered: "Then free up one day for me, your grandmother and your aunt."

"Alright. What are you going to do?" Zhou Gui Lai said. He was responsible for carrying things. He was used to it.

"I plan to find your grandmother and your aunt to climb the Great Wall. At that time, you will carry water and take pictures of us." Lin Qinghe responded.

Zhou Gui Lai expressed that he was already with it.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife. Lin Qing He smiled and patted his face that became more attractive as he grew older: "You're not free, so you can't go."

Her Qing Bai's dumpling shop was basically open for the whole year except for a few days during the New Year.

For the time being, it'll be like this. When the road network gets better, they can go everywhere. Then she will take one or two vacations a year. Her Qing Bai will also take two vacations. When she comes back to work, he will reopen the door to find something to do to pass the time.

Their future plan was that capricious!

On the last day of the National Day holiday, Lin Qing He and Zhou Xiao Mei took Mother Zhou to climb the Great Wall. The children were left to Father Zhou.

Father Zhou had been to the Great Wall. He went there seven or eight times now. He was especially obsessed at the beginning.

While Mother Zhou, she came here once. That's why she came again.

And was still very overjoyed.

Zhou Xiao Mei took a rare day off. She left the children behind to come out and play on her own, so naturally, she was delighted too.

As for the boy, Zhou Gui Lai, he diligently accompanied these three without complaint throughout the whole process. Altogether, he took more than a dozen photos.

This made his grandmother, Mother Zhou ecstatic.

Mother Zhou', who had been happy for a day, was in a bad mood when she came home. Xu Sheng Mei brought Zhao Jun over.

"You came." But in the end, looking upon the fact that her eldest daughter's begging before she went back, Mother Zhou didn't kick them out. Still, her attitude didn't display much eagerness.

"Grandma, I'm not feeling well these days, otherwise I would have been here earlier. We have already dropped by Uncle's place." Xu Sheng Mei said with a smile as if she hadn't noticed her grandma's expression.

Zhao Jun had gone to Zhou Qing Bai's place and didn't receive an enthusiastic welcome. When he came here, Father Zhou watched TV with an indifferent expression. It can be said that he clung onto a cold butt for a whole day today. Same story with Mother Zhou now. His tolerance was reaching its end.

"Sit down with your grandma and the others. I'll go see my grandaunt." Zhao Jun said, got up, and went to the next door to look for old Madam Hu.

From the beginning, Mother Zhou's expression wasn't good, but now it was worse. she glared at Xu Shengmei, but she didn't give her face and said, "What kind of attitude is he? What kind of attitude? We have to confess his old bones to him!"

Xu Sheng Mei actually wanted to yell at Zhao Jun. Why couldn't he bear it for a bit? It wasn't a big deal anyway. Bear it and they can retain these relatives. If anything happens in the future, they can help out. She didn't expect him to have so littel tolerance!

"Grandma, Zhao Jun didn't mean it. He was just with my uncle's. My uncle didn't pay much attention to us." Xu Sheng Mei explained.

"Your uncle is occupied with his business, so naturally he doesn't have time to talk to you. Didn't I tell you, just get married and live your life!" Mother Zhou replied in an unpleasant tone.

"Grandma, I know I'm wrong. I was bad. But now the marriage is settled, then this matter is considered over. Don't be angry with me." Xu Sheng Mei urged with red eyes.

"Hurry up and put away those few tears. In my opinion, he's not a good apple!" Mother Zhou really didn't have a good impression of Zhao Jun, especially having such a personality.

It wasn't just Mother Zhou criticizing Zhao Jun, next door's old Madam Hu too.

"Why did you come here? I just saw Sheng Mei's grandma come back." old Madam Hu said.

"They don't welcome me, so what am I going for? Come all the way over, they just pour a glass of water and let us sit there!" Zhao Jun rolled his eyes in anger and responded.

He really regretted his death now. He actually married Xu Sheng Mei. She was indeed young and obedient, but what's the use?

She came from the poor countryside. Her family was all small-minded.

He thought that this uncle would be different. He heard that he owned a good few shops and the business was very good. Her aunt was a foreign language teacher at Bei University and can communicate with foreigners without hindrance.

So he didn't mind going over for a visit. It was considered a connection to some extent, but who would have ever thought, he was sitting down on the cold bench to the end.

"Even if you just sit there, you have to sit to the end!" Old Madam Hu stated, looking at her grand-nephew, she said again: "And you didn't come at the right time today. They just came back from the Great Wall."

"From what I see, they don't want to be my relative at all!" Zhao Jun uttered in displeasure. It was almost the truth.

Old Zhou family really didn't desire him.

"What don't want? Now the marriage is settled, be more sensible. Her uncle (Qing Bai)'s whole family is capable. Her aunt (Xiao Mei)'s family isn't bad either. They can help you in any business you want to do in the future." Old Madam Hu pushed him over and said.

Chapter 398: Wang Yuan

Only due to the possibility of them being able to help in the future, Zhao Jun came here again.

Seeing him come over, Xu Sheng Mei's face expressed delight and gratefulness. Zhao Jun felt he had a stage to step down and he stayed with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou for a while before the couple went back.

"What did he think he is? As if we want him to come!" Mother Zhou couldn't help mutter.

Father Zhou, who had never been involved in these things, frowned a little. He was also not satisfied with this grandson-in-law, Zhao Jun.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that his granddaughter was totally fawning him. As her grandpa, would he feel comfortable with this?

But what can he do now? She already married over now. Each person had their own fate.

Lin Qing He knew about Zhao Jun and Xu Sheng Mei's visit. She heard it from Zhou Xuan.

"If they are going to borrow money in the future, no need to think. Just answer, understood?" Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai.

"Zhao Family is rich." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

Zhao Family was indeed rich. Father Zhao was the factory manager. It was said that his monthly salary was more than 100 yuan. Mother Zhao was also a director there. Her monthly salary was also very high. Everyone else had their own jobs. It can be said that the conditions of Zhao Family were indeed very good.

Xu Sheng Mei truly married into a higher position.

However, Lin Qing He thought otherwise: "Zhao Family's conditions are good but it doesn't mean that Zhao Jun's conditions are good. Anyway, if he wants to borrow money, don't lend a cent."

She felt that her family's attitude was obvious enough. And they still came over for a visit. Wasn't this signaling need for help?

"En." Zhou Qing Bai responded to her.

The two annoying things were passed and everything else was fine.

On this day, Lin Qing He told Zhou Er Ni to go to Wang Yuan's Garment Factory and order clothes with him.

Seeing that National Day was over and the weather was about to get colder, it went without saying to start ordering autumn clothes and cotton clothes at this time.

However, Zhou Er Ni, who has always been a nimble worker, hesitated, "Fourth Aunt, how about getting Uncle Cheng Min to go?"

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He was preparing for the lesson and responded without looking up. She didn't notice her niece acting odd.

"I'm not feeling well. I'm afraid I won't be able to go tomorrow," Zhou Er Ni replied vaguely.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Alright. Take a break. If you feel uncomfortable tomorrow, let Cheng Min go."

Zho Er Ni breathed a sigh of relief, then nodded and went to busy herself.

It was Ma Cheng Min, who went to order the clothes the next day.

"Why did you come? I thought Zhou Hong Ying was coming." Wang Yuan, the owner of the garment factory, said when he came out and saw that it was Ma Cheng Min.

Zhou Hong Ying was Zhou Er Ni's proper name.

"She's not feeling well, so I came over." Ma Cheng Min didn't think too much and passed the order to Wang Yuan.

There were few thousands of pieces of autumn clothes. There cotton-padded clothes behind, was quite a lot too.

Wang Yuan took it and mentioned casually, "I heard that Zhou Hong Ying's cousin married. And it's into the capital?"

"En." Ma Cheng Min nodded. It wasn't a secret. The whole neighborhood knew. He knew the inside story. However, other people didn't know that Xu Sheng Mei was pregnant before she was married. It wasn't a glorious matter, so it was concealed.

"It's not bad. Marry into the capital, where it's prosperous. Here will get better and better in the future." Wang Yuan remarked.

Ma Cheng Min had been very busy recently. Now the season was about to change, there were many things waiting for him to handle. So he nodded and said: "The policies are getting better and better. The capital is definitely getting better and better. Marrying into the capital is naturally a good choice."

Then he urged Wang Yuan: "Boss Wang, sign the contract first. I have to go to the beverage shop to do a stock take."

Wang Yuan nodded and signed the contract with him.

Ma Cheng Min went back without staying much.

Wang Yuan twirled his pen and said to himself: "Why do I feel that girl is hiding from me?"

Just when his manager came in, he heard this and understood almost immediately. He spoke, "Are you talking about Zhou Hong Ying? Forget it, you are so much older than her. You actually dare!"

His manager was his childhood friend, who grew up with him since he was young. He unceremoniously picked at his age.

Wang Yuan retorted, "How am I so much older? Only six years gap!"

His childhood friend laughed and asked: "How did you speak to her last time? I think you scared her. This time, she is hiding from you."

Then in a serious tone: "She's a good girl. If you don't want to marry her, then I don't think you should play with her feelings."

Wang Yuan became irritated: "How am I playing with her feelings? What do you think of me?"

He continued, "Teacher Lin and her husband got a god-relationship with Uncle Wang."

The words that came out suddenly made his childhood friend froze, "Got a god-relationship with Uncle Wang?"

It dawned on him: "I was saying, why do you want to date Zhou Hong Ying? With their relationship with Uncle Wang, your family won't be too opposed to this even when she's just Teacher Lin's niece."

His childhood friend (Wang Yuan)'s family was truly a wealthy household.

"Zhou Hong Ying doesn't seem to be interested in me." Wang Yuan frowned.

He certainly fancied Zhou Hong Ying. He would take her around every time she came over. Maybe it was a bit obvious last time, so he frightened her.

This time, she straightforwardly not come over.

"I think she doesn't want to climb up through you." He nodded and told the truth.

The girl would certainly check out the equipment and facilities of the garment factory. But to she had any other ideas, she really didn't.

"Her cousin did, right? Does she want to marry worse than her cousin?" Wang Yuan said.

His childhood friend just smiled and did not say anything. He took the order and uttered, "This order isn't small."

"Hurry up and produce them as soon as possible. It's very urgent for that side." Wang Yuan waved his hand.

His childhood friend nodded. Then he took the clothes design and requirements as well as the order quantity out with him.

As for Wang Yuan, he pinched between his eyebrows in fatigue. Recently, there had been a lot going on at home. Especially with his grandmother. She was urging him to get married soon. She wanted to hug her great-grandson.

From the looks of things, Zhou Hong Ying didn't seem interested in him in that way?

He cleaned up his things and went to buy a net bag of apples and a few packets of coconut candy. These were imported from Hai Nan. Truly delicious.

So he came to visit.

He came here using old Wang as his excuse.

Lin Qing He originally found it strange that this business partner would drop by. When she heard that his grandfather and old Wang were good friends, it was a surprise.

"I just learned about it recently. I didn't know it before." Wang Yuan said with a smile. When he spoke, his eyes were fixed on Zhou Er Ni: "I heard that Hong Ying isn't feeling well?"

"Much better now," Zhou Er Ni uttered. Anyway, she didn't need to order anymore, so she did't need to go to his garment factory for the time being.

"That's great. My side needs someone to do the inventory. I lack an accountant. Weren't you studying this? Come over and help me. I'll pay you two dollars a day. What's more, it's only for these few days." Wang Yuan smilingly pitched.

Chapter 399: A head shorter than son-in-law

As soon as Wang Yuan's words came out, Zhou Er Ni was taken aback for a moment. Then she glared at him with slightly embarrassed-fury.

Wang Yuan already stopped looking at her. He turned to Lin Qing He: "Teacher Lin, you have to help me with this matter."

Lin Qing He didn't notice his little actions with her niece and replied: "Your clothing factory is so big and lack an accountant?"

"That's right. Our clothing factory also lacking people in a popular industry like accounting. Especially, after I saw the form made by Hong Ying. It's not an overstatement to say to understand at a glance." Wang Yuan nodded.

Lin Qing He grinned. She taught this to Er Ni. Hu Zi knew it too. She responded, "Is Er Ni enough? Should Hu Zi go with her?"

"One is enough," Wang Yuan said.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Although she didn't have a lot of manpower on her side, she got Chen Shan Shan. Then transfer Cheng Yue over and Zhou Er Ni could free up her hands to handle something else.

As for the beverage shop, let Hu Zi or Gang Zi go over. There was no big problem then.

"It's okay to go over to help. Treat it as making extra money." After Wang Yuan left, clueless Lin Qing He said to her niece.

She really had a good impression of Wang Yuan. This wasn't a rich second generation who eat, drink, and messing around waiting to die. This rich second generation got self-motivation. What's more, they had been cooperating with each other for so long. Not a ganef youth.

Now that she knew that old Wang and his grandfather were old acquaintances, there was no more to say.

"Fourth Aunt, we are still busy here. The manpower isn't enough and Chen Shan Shan hasn't caught on" Zhou Er Ni didn't want to go over.

The man was a bit of a rogue. Of course, he didn't do anything to her. He just wanted to become her partner. He asked her if she agreed. If she didn't agree, he would hold her hand. If he held her hand, then she had to agree to go out with him.

Too rascal.

After she came back that day, she didn't want to go there anymore. She would push as long as she could. If she couldn't, she'll rethink then. She didn't expect him to come knocking.

Also asked for her from her fourth aunt to go to his clothing factory to help. She didn't believe there was anything to help over there.

"Shan Shan grasped it very quickly. Don't worry, go over. What's more, the accounts of big factories are more complicated. This is good practice for you." Lin Qing He said.

When the accountant experiences more and examines more, it'll definitely beneficial. So this wasn't a big deal.

What else could Zhou Er Ni say? She could only poutingly agree.

She was just a little worried. If her fourth aunt finds out, what to do?

She knew exactly how angry her fourth aunt was from Xu Sheng Mei's affairs last time. Now she ignored Xu Sheng Mei.

Although it didn't involve her, Zhou Er Ni was a little worried about making her fourth aunt unhappy.

She just hoped that Wang Yuan really needs an accountant. Not creating something from nothing. She, a country girl, never thought of marrying someone from the capital like him. Especially, when his family was so rich.

She knew it was a mismatch at first glance.

Zhou Er Ni came over to her grandparent's place. She came here to wash clothes and sheets for her grandparents.

Mother Zhou laughed and said, "There is no need. Your fourth aunt bought us a washing machine. It is very convenient to wash everything. Just pour water in it."

All the washing machines in this period have to be filled with water manually. Not automated like the later generations.

Zhou Er Ni found it quite innovative and said: "This washing machine cost a bit. When I went to the mall with my fourth aunt, it seemed to cost a few hundred yuan."

"It is expensive." Mother Zhou nodded. Even when it was expensive, her daughter-in-law was willing to buy it for her.

Unlike the two little old ladies next door. They were a bad bunch. It was no wonder that their daughters-in-law weren't filial to them much!

She didn’t have a good impression of old Madam Zhu because she made her granddaughter sound like a celestial coming down to earth and wanted to stuff her to her grandson. But in the end, it didn’t happen. Still, it made Mother Zhou displeased with her.

Originally old Madam Hu was fine but who had thought that she called her granddaughter over to see her grand-nephew behind her back.

Also, secretly let them date on their own. It caused her granddaughter's belly to become bigger.

Mother Zhou became vexed when she thought of it. So she didn't interact with these two neighbors anymore.

Old Madam Hu was thin-skinned. She knew that she disliked her, so even when she knew she had a washing machine here, she didn't dare say anything.

That old Madam Zhu didn't want any skin or face. She actually wanted to bring her clothes over to wash.

Water didn't cost anything, but the electricity did. Mother Zhou directly said that the washing machine was broken and couldn't be used!

Her daughter-in-law was being filial to her. Why should she let that old thing enjoy the benefit? Don't even think about it.

"Er Ni, we country folks, but don't covet so much. Being honest is the important thing. The capital is good, but people here look down on us country folks. It might not necessarily be a better life when marrying over." Mother Zhou warned her granddaughter.

Zhou Er Ni responded: "Grandmother, I know."

"It's good that you know. If Sheng Mei has awareness like you, she won't be living such a bad life. You don't know. It's like pampering an ancestor. If a man is pampered like this, isn't he going to reach heaven? Won't he be worst in the future? From the beginning, he's not a good thing." Mother Zhou said.

Then she murmured to her granddaughter: "Your aunt (First Sis) has said her precious son-in-law looked down on her home. After reaching their home, he was disgusted with her home like it is worthless. If it weren't for Sheng Mei's capable belly and got impregnated by him, would she have to lower herself?"

She had three sons-in-law. Which son-in-law dare to complain about her home in front of her? See if she would hit him with a stick!

Her eldest daughter was molded in such a way by son-in-law. Why? In the end, wasn't it because her daughter can't develop herself.

It became a buyer's market. The other party picked and chose, while she dare not say anything. Otherwise, they will flip out and say they don't want. Then there will be no place to cry.

It was truly a misfortune.

Zhou Er Ni nodded and assured: "Don't worry, Grandmother. I won't shame our old Zhou family."

"Grandmother naturally believes in you. I heard from your fourth aunt that you made great advancement. You will definitely be promising in the future." Mother Zhou smiled.

"It's due to my fourth aunt's willingness to teach me." Zhou Er Ni curled her lips and smiled.

"Sometimes your fourth aunt is a bit temperamental. She will scold when her temper flares up. Don't worry about it. She will lecture if she cares about you. If she doesn't, she won't give you a second look." Spoke for her youngest daughter-in-law.

This was the honest truth. For example, look how her youngest daughter-in-law didn't give Xu Sheng Mei a glance?

"I know." Zhou Er Ni smiled. Her fourth aunt can scold people, but she rarely does it. It wasn't that harsh.

Still, her fourth aunt understood a lot. She felt that her teacher at night school can't compare with her fourth aunt.

"When you go back later and bring a basket of eggs with you. They were all laid by my own hens. Take them back to nourish your fourth aunt and Er Wa. Studying exhaust the brain." Mother Zhou went to get the eggs and instructed.

Chapter 400: Entry to the internal

Although Zhou Er Ni was against it, she was mentally prepared to go to the garment factory in the end.

She discovered that the garment factory was indeed busy. It indeed required a huge stocktake and she did have a lot of things to do.

Although she was in the same office as Wang Yuan, Wang Yuan didn't do anything excessive except chatting with her. This made her breathe a sigh of relief.

"I seriously want to pursue you. It's not a joke. Nor am I messing around. I heard your fourth aunt say that you are nineteen this year. At a marriable age. Marrying me, you will be happier than marrying someone else. Consider it seriously."

After she finished totaling up the items, Wang Yuan walked her out and said to her.

Of course, unknown to Zhou Er Ni, he added a sentence in his heart. Even if you refuse, it's useless, I will continue to pursue you.

But she was a young girl. He should always give her some space and time. He can't chase too tightly as it'll easily scare her. It'll easily make her repulse as well.

Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips and blushed. Being pursued for the first time, how could she not have any feeling at all?

This time, she didn't evade anymore. She looked directly at Wang Yuan, she straightforwardly responded: "Boss Wang, you should know what household registration I have. You should know that we are not suitable."

"I know that you have a rural household registration. But when you marry over, it is easy to transfer your household registration. not difficult." Wang Yuan returned her gaze and said.

After Zhou Er Ni came to the capital, she grew taller. Not only did she grow taller, her skin became fairer. Because of further education, she gained a gentle temperament.

She wasn't as stunning as Xu Sheng Mei. This was the truth. Still, she was pleasing to look at. She belonged to the kind of girl with an appearance that gives people good impressions.

"My family is from the countryside. All of them are rural people. It's due to my fourth uncle and my fourth aunt coming to the capital, I can come over and help. Otherwise, I would never come to such a big city. Let alone knowing people like you, Boss Wang." Zhou Er Ni shook her head.

Although she didn't inferiority complex or look down on herself, she was aware that there was too much gap between her and Wang Yuan. Even when she thought she wasn't bad, but the two families were too different.

She went to her grandparent's side and heard about Xu Sheng Mei's matter.

Her husband looked down on her family. Even her aunt (First Sis) and uncle had to submit and bow down to their son-in-law. How could there be such logic?

Xu Sheng Mei is fine with it, was Xu Sheng Mei's business. She would not let her father and mother lower their head to their son-in-law.

"There are many outside better than me. Boss Wang should stop saying this to me. But if you need help in the future, I can come over." Zhou Er Ni said.

Meaning, business was business.

"If you don't marry someone like me, then what kind do you want to marry?" Wang Yuan asked directly.

Zhou Er Ni frowned. She really hadn’t thought about this issue. Her biggest wish is to learn from her fourth aunt, to be able to help her fourth aunt, and to live up to her fourth aunt’s nurture. She answered: "I have no plans to marry for the time being."

Wang Yuan grinned: "That's perfect. I don't plan to get married so soon. Let's take it slowly. When you think it's suitable and you want to get married, we will get married."

Being flirted by him so much, Zhou Er Ni flushed with anger and glared at him: "Speak properly!"

"I am. Hong Ying, you can see my intention toward you clearly. I don't think I'm worse than others. My old Wang family has a tradition of loving their wives. Marry me, I'll spoil you. You don't need to work, just take care of the child at home." Wang Yuan said.

"You take care of your own kids at home!" No matter how good Zhou Er Ni's temper was, she flared up, gave him a daggered gaze at him before turning around to leave.

Minding children at home? She didn't plan to mind the children at home. She wanted to go to work to make money!

Have to say, Zhou Er Ni was brainwashed by her fourth aunt. Lin Qing He taught her to be independent and self-reliant.

Wang Yuan, who watched her go away angrily, chuckled and shouted at her back: "It's no problem for me to watch the child at home. As long as you are willing to give birth, I will mind as many as there are!"

Zhou Er Ni ignored him as she walked faster.

Wang Yuan was extremely amused. This girl was really interesting.

From that day on, Wang Yuan would bring some fruits over from time to time. He even visited Father Zhou and Mother Zhou!

Because he was the boss of the garment factory and business partner of their daughter-in-law's clothing shop, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were naturally polite.

He had tagged along with Zhou Xuan.

Lin Qing He didn't know. When she heard about it, she was a little baffled, "Wang Yuan went to see your grandparents?"

"En. They get along pretty well." Zhou Xuan responded.

"Uncle Wang and his grandfather grew up together." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He thought they were just acquaintances, not childhood friends. No wonder Wang Yuan became close to their family. He was probably under his family's order.

So Lin Qing He didn't comment about it. She spoke: "It's not good that he always comes over by himself. It's a bit cold these days. How about you invite him to eat mutton soup at home, Second?"

"Second Brother, let Uncle Wang Yuan bring some coconut candy. It's so delicious!" Zhou Gui Lai uttered.

"Not holding back at all." Lin Qing He chided.

"Uncle Wang Yuan said no need to be polite with him. Just treat him as family." Zhou Gui Lai paid no heed to her words.

Lin Qing He amusedly glared at him. This brat was getting cheeky as he aged.

At the end of October, the weather was already a little colder. There was frost for several days. Perfect time to eat lamb.

Wang Yuan came over. He was overjoyed.

He felt that old Zhou Family was really good. As expected of a family of college students. Their family propriety was very good and the hospitality was also warm.

The mutton soup was eaten with grilled lamb. The fruit after the meal was really delicious.

At the dinner table, Wang Yuan had a very good conversation with Lin Qing He and Zhou Gui Lai. Lin Qing He and Zhou Gui Lai were very similar. As long as they dislike that person, they would be very talkative.

They conversed about Hai Nan's issue. The reason why his grandfather has not come until now was because he lived in Hai Nan.

"It's warm all year round. It's neither too cold or hot. I want to go there, but it's too far away from our side." Wang Yuan said.

"What does the problem? Go there, buy a house and keep it. If you want to go there, you can go to live there. The winter here is indeed a bit cold." Lin Qing He said.

"Buying a house? I do have that plan. Let's buy together at that time? We can be a neighbor on vacation. I still want to scrounge some dinner." Wang Yuan responded.

"That's no problem" Lin Qing He smiled.

"Is the property expensive over there? If it's not expensive, buy a big one with a garden. We will build a big swimming pool by ourselves. We can swim whenever we want!" Zhou Gui Lai said.

"You know how to enjoy." Wang Yuan looked at him in surprise.

"Of course." Zhou Gui Lai proudly uttered.

Chapter 401: In on it

Honestly, got to go to Hai Nan and obtain a two or three-story villa to live in. That way even when all sons are married in the future, all of them can live in it.

Lin Qing He felt building a big swimming pool in the yard was a pretty good idea.

So she had to start saving money again. Going over there to buy a piece of land to build such a villa will cost a lot of money.

Wang Yuan's meal was naturally a pleasure to the host and the guest.

Have to say, Wang Yuan was also very knowledgeable and insightful.

No one in the family hated him. After all, he was rich and capable. His personality was courteous and humble. As well as bold and direct. How can one hate him?

"Hong Ying, come, see me off." Wang Yuan said with a smile when he left.

Zhou Er Ni glanced at him. She told Lin Qing He to sit down and came out to walk Wang Yuan out.

"Don't do that."Zhou Er Ni endured all the way. Finally, when they were about to separate, she spoke.

"Huh?" Wang Yuan raised his eyebrows at her.

"You know what I'm talking about." Zhou Er Ni looked at him.

"Your family likes me very much." Wang Yuan said honestly.

"My family is very poor." Zhou Er Ni ignored him and said: "My family can't compare to my fourth uncle's. My parents are also farmers who don't know how to write a lot. They aren't educated and polite like my fourth uncle and fourth aunt."

"Are your parents very reasonable?" Wang Yuan looked at her and asked.

"Naturally there are!" Zhou Er Ni glared at him: "Although my parents are uneducated and can only farm, they are not that kind to pester and harass. When I came over, my mother told me that in the future she wants me to go back and marry our local. This side isn't suitable for me!"

"I understand what you are worried about, but you make it too difficult for me. If you are not satisfied with the rest, I can change it. But the background of my family is indeed excellent and you aren't satisfied with this point. How can I change it? "Wang Yuan responded.

This wasn't showing off. The conditions of his family were indeed excellent, like top-notch. His family background wasn't ordinary.

He didn't take the path of the family. He went out to do business on his own. It could be considered to being independent. One word can't contain two Wang. The family background was also his background. It truly exists.

"I didn't ask you to change it. I just told you that it's not a match. You don't need to visit my grandparents, nor come to my fourth uncle and fourth aunt's side." Zhou Er Ni stated.

"You are wrong. I found that your grandparents are very good people. People at your fourth uncle's side are also kind and honest. They are my business partners. What's the problem with me getting closer? " Wang Yuan asked.

"Do you have to piss me off!" Zhou Er Ni couldn't outspeak him, so she said.

"I wouldn't. I prefer doting you." Wang Yuan smiled as he watched her.

Zhou Er Ni ignored him, turned around to go back. But before she departed, she spoke: "My family is poor. I never planned to marry a rich person. And I'm not used to the life of a rich person. You are accustomed to it. To me, these things are all out of reach. Do you think we can really be together?"

Anyway, she didn't.

This wasn't because she wanted to refuse to attract him. The longer she stayed here in the capital and the more she studied, the more clear she was on the difference of social position.

Her fourth aunt had said, it's not your own circle, so don't set foot in it lightly, otherwise, you won't be able to blend in and your original circle will reject you.

Steadily go their own life. This was peaceful happiness.

Zhou Er Ni deeply understood her fourth aunt's words.

"My ideal is to find someone who is similar to me. I won't be worst than him and he won't be inferior to me. It's well-matched and balanced." Zhou Er Ni continued

"Do you think this is a war?" Wang Yuan laughed.

But the following words were very serious: "I am a lot older than you. I know more than you and have more knowledge than you. These are all normal. What's more, I am a man. Women in the new era can also hold up half the sky, but no matter when, men are the backbone of the family. So men must be able to make money and can't let their wives work too hard. I know your scruples. Let me tell you that your reservation is unnecessary. I want to marry you. I know the conditions and circumstances of your family, but it doesn’t matter. The one I'm marrying is you."

When Lin Qing He knew that Wang Yuan was chasing Zhou Er Ni, it was in November.

Hu Zi and Gang Zi came back to talk about it.

It had been few days since Wang Yuan began to pick Zhou Er Ni up after evening classes. It seems that he was pursuing Cousin Er Ni?

"It's been few days? Why are you bringing it up now?" Lin Qing He glared at them.

It was so obvious. What it seems? This was clearly pursuing, okay!

"He said he was passing by, so he gave us a ride. We thought he was passing by, so we didn't say anything. He came again tonight and we realized something wasn't right." Hu Zi and Gang Zi both appeared a little ashamed.

The two of them didn't even think about what was happening under their noses.

"What about Er Ni? What's her attitude?" Lin Qing He also knew that they both had no emotional experience and were very pure. It was normal if they didn't consider in that direction. She didn't blame them much and asked.

"I don't know." Hu Zi and Gang Zi didn't know. They didn't think of that aspect, so how could they pay attention to Zhou Er Ni's attitude?

That was to say, Wang Yuan's performance was too obvious. The two of them only reacted after tonight's event.

That's why they came back quickly to tell.

"Two naive lads." Lin Qing He uttered irritably. Truly can't answer the important question: "Not clever at all. How can you find a wife in the future?"

"Aunt, we don't have to worry about finding a wife now. Just go back to the village and stand at the door of the house, there will be a lot of marriage offer come knocking." Hu Zi wasn't that cheeky. It was his brother, Gang Zi who responded.

Lin Qing He amusedly scolded: "You only got this much prospect. Don't you want to marry a girl from the capital?"

"Forget it. Don't want to marry an ancestor back." Gang Zi said.

"What? You're starting to engage in regional discrimination? Who said that girls in the capital must be so haughty? It just depends on whether you have that ability or not." Lin Qinghe said in a bad mood.

She didn't continue to lecture Hu Zi and Gang Zi. It was too early. Instead, her thoughts went back to Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan.

When she returned to the room, she was still a little puzzled. She turned to Zhou Qing Bai: "When did Wang Yuan start to fancy Er Ni?"

He already went to the night school to pick her up. It must have been a while. But when she think about it, she didn't recall when did it start?

"Ask Er Ni." She didn't even know, so how could Zhou Qing Bai.

Naturally, Lin Qing He wanted to ask Er Ni. She got up early the next morning and came over to open the shop with Zhou Qing Bai. She went to the second floor to talk to Er Ni.

"Aunt, why did you come so early?" Zhou Er Ni asked in surprise.

"I specially came to look for you." Lin Qing He answered.

Zhou Er Ni was puzzled at first. Her face turned pale when she thought of something.

Chapter 402: Supportive attitude

Seeing her like this, Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Don't be afraid. Fourth Aunt isn't here to scold you."

She was clear about this niece's personality. She won't commit acts like Xu Sheng Mei even if she was given the guts to.

So Lin Qing He wasn't very worried either. She just planned to come over to find out about the situation. After all, Er Ni was brought here by her. Her mother wasn't by her side. Naturally, as her aunt, she could ask about it.

"Fourth Aunt, don't worry. I will never shame old Zhou's family." Ni said on Tuesday first.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Fourth Aunt knows, so you don't have to worry too much. Fourth Aunt has half an hour. Tell me."

"I'm not going out with Wang Yuan. I told him that I'm not suitable for him." Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips and told.

In fact, she was a little bit upset.

Don't know what got into Wang Yuan in these past few days. He used to come in secret. Now he was almost being open about it these days and went straight to the evening school to pick her up after class.

She was taken aback when she saw him the first day. She was scared that Hu Zi and Gang Zi would notice, but neither of them sensed what was going on.

Zhou Er Ni told Wang Yuan not to come. However, Wang Yuan didn't listen to her and came to pick her up.

In fact, when Lin Qing He came to talk about this, Zhou Er Ni finally had a sense of relief.

"Fourth Aunt, I told him very clearly, we aren't people on the same path. However, he seems to think differently and won't listen to me."Zhou Er Ni was also a little bit distressed.

"When did it start?" Lin Qing He asked with a smile.

"A few days before he brought up that he lacked an accountant, he told me." Zhou Er Ni lowered her head and replied.

Lin Qing He was surprised. How long had it been?

She was wondering why did it seem that Er Ni was against going to the clothing factory. And why Wang Yuan actually pulled her second son to see her parents-in-law. Or always coming to the dumpling shop to sit.

It was all pinned on old Wang. Never thought this was the real reason.

Lin Qing He thought back, Even so, it wasn't completely apparent. Wang Yuan came for Er Ni.

"You two can hide it deep enough." Lin Qing He shook her head and laughed.

"Fourth Aunt." Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips.

Lin Qing He looked at her and said, "How did Wang Yuan respond to you?"

Seeing her niece looked embarrassed, she grinned, "Don't be shy. Fourth Aunt already expreienced it."

She didn't intend to inquire about these with her niece, but she should check for her niece to see if Wang Yuan was sincere to her niece?

In fact, Lin Qing He could also tell whether Wang Yuan was intentional or sincere. Otherwise, why would he go to see Father Zhou and Mother Zhou?

According to her second boy, it seems that his grandparents taken a liking to Wang Yuan and had a good impression of him.

"He said that his old Wang family dotes their wives and that I would definitely not regret marrying him." Zhou Er Ni blushed and lowered her head.

Lin Qing He had a twinkle in her eyes: "What else?"

"I felt we aren't right for each other, so I told him that my family is very poor and my parents are farmers. He doesn't care about those, just let me not think about it so much. I can take care of the children at home in the future. I said I don't want to. He said he can then." Zhou Er Ni flushed.

That man was really a rascal. Actually dared to say these words. It was really made one feel embarrassed.

Lin Qing He took in her niece's reaction. She clearly had feelings for him.

She wasn't very surprised. From her perspective, Wang Yuan was a young and promising person. She originally thought he was a playboy, but after two years of socializing, she found that he wasn't that kind of rich second generation.

Personality was considered great.

It can be said he got the best in terms of family background with financial resources. What's more, in a place like the capital. It can definitely be regarded as a veritable wealthy family.

These were all heard from old Wang.

So as an individual, he was fine. The only problem was that the two families were too far apart.

"I know that people like him who wants to go out with me is climbing higher branch for me. However, Fourth Aunt, I never thought of climbing a higher branch. I’ve told him more than once that my family is too far off from his family." Zhou Er Ni said.

There was a degree of solemnness between her eyebrows.

"There is indeed a gap between the family." Lin Qing He uttered.

This was a fact. Indisputable fact.

"But you aren't bad. What's more, old Zhou family isn't bad either." Lin Qing He changed the conversation. She looked at Zhou Er Ni and said: "How many college students are there in the old Zhou family? We are a little poor, but our family background is unblemished, honest, and self-reliant. Your father, your mother, and their promising college student son, Yang Yang, are all diligent and hardworking. They don't need you, their daughter, to support her maternal family."

"My father and my mother gave birth to me, so I naturally want to be filial to them." Zhou Er Ni responded.

Lin Qing He beamed and looked at her appreciatively: "Fourth Aunt is very pleased that you can think like that. Still, Fourth Aunt wants to be honest with you."

"En. Fourth Aunt, do speak." Zhou Er Ni knew the main point was coming and looked at her fourth aunt a little nervously.

"Fourth Aunt personally suggested that you go out with Wang Yuan and see how it goes." Lin Qing He looked at his niece seriously and stated, "Wang Yuan is indeed a good young man."

Whether it was external conditions or personal qualities, Wang Yuan wasn't bad.

And as she said earlier, although old Zhou Family was a little poorer and impoverish, there was absolutely no need for their daughter to supplement her family.

Besides, Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law also got a promising eldest son in a genuine teacher college. After graduation, he will have an iron rice bowl. Her family got him.

But as Zhou Er Ni said, her parents raised her this big. They even let the sisters go to school. Although it was only for three years, it was quite rare in the village. Their parents loved them but the family conditions were really limited. They can only give up halfway.

Speaking with conscience, Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister truly doted their daughter.

So, being filial was natural.

"There is a gap when compared with Wang Yuan's family, but Wang Yuan doesn't rely on the family. Come to think of it, his parents don't need to live with him. Basically, your parents don't need your assistance. Occasionally, you can send some money back as filial piety and call back to check up on them. If you have time, go and see them. That way your filial piety can be considered fulfilled. In the future, it will you two going living your lives together. As long as you guys are okay, other things are basically not a big problem." Lin Qing He said.

"Fourth Aunt, the gap between me and him isn't small." Zhou Er Ni didn't expect her fourth aunt to be supportive when she found out. She hesitated.

"It's natural to have a big gap between you two. What is his background? What is your background? He is much older than you. If there wasn't, I won't set my eyes on him." Lin Qing He didn't care.

Chapter 403

Zhou Er Ni broke into a slight grin.

"In fact, in the eyes of outsiders, there is a gap between your fourth uncle and me." Lin Qing He told her.

This was the truth. She was a foreign language teacher at Bei University. Who wouldn't highly look upon her when she said it? The foreign language teacher at Peking University! It was an overstatement to say it was a golden sign.

While Zhou Qing Bai, even though he earns money, he was still self-employed. Even when it was profitable, it wasn't as decent as her proper employment.

So wasn't the gap showing?

Zhou Er Ni made no comment.

"A gap is a gap. Whether two people can get along well, doesn't depend on these external conditions. The key point is whether the two people can converse together and whether two people can bond together through this. Your fourth uncle's and my external factors aren't a match, still, I love your fourth uncle. Of course, your fourth uncle loves me." Lin Qing He clarified without embarrassment.

Zhou Er Ni was slightly embarrassed.

"Let him come over to have a meal tonight. He should come over for a meal formally." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Er Ni hesitated and said: "Fourth Aunt, this...isn't this going too fast?"

"What fast? Do you still want to continue to leave him hanging? It's been more than two months. It's okay to bring him to the home for a meal." Lin Qing He said: "After eating at my side, you have to take him over to your grandparent's side and have a meal with them."

"Too...too fast." Zhou Er Ni flushed.

"It’s just a meal. It's not like we're getting you engaged. It's considered he has met the grown-up in the family. You don’t have to hide when dating. It’s okay to hold your little hands but can’t do anything else. Don't be polite with him if he oversteps the boundaries." Lin Qing He warned.

"Aunt, I haven't let him hold my hand at all." Zhou Er Ni flushed with shyness.

"Holding hands is fine. However, if he go any further, then you don't have to be polite. Simply give him a big slap to the face." Lin Qing He taught.

Zhou Er Ni was overwhelmed with embarrassment. Lin Qing He smiled and said: "In a blink of an eye, you're also a 19-year-old girl."

The reason why she would support this was because Zhou Er Ni had certainly reached the age. She was 19 this year and 20 next year. If she was still studying (in high school), then it was fine. But she wasn’t studying, it was really harmless to date at this age. After all, she was all grown up.

Date first. After being together for two or three years, they can get married. It couldn't be more appropriate.

And Wang Yuan was also attentive to Zhou Er Ni, so why not try? It was okay to separate if it doesn't work out. At least, there won't be regrets, right?

After talking about this with her niece, Lin Qing He came down to eat lamb dumplings in a good mood.

"It's too greasy eating this in the morning." Lin Qing He remarked. She kind of wanted to eat shepherd's purse dumplings.

"It's not easy to be hungry when you are full," Zhou Qing Bai responded. Then he continued: "I have stewed chicken for you. Come back early at noon."

"Okay." Lin Qing He nodded before she went to class.

Zhou Er Ni came down. She was a little embarrassed. Zhou Qing Bai said, "What will you have?"

Zhou Er Ni asked for a bowl of pork and cabbage dumplings. She was quietly relieved to see her fourth uncle didn't say anything.

She got Chen Shan Shan to watch at the shop in the afternoon and found time to come to the garment factory to find Wang Yuan. When Wang Yuan heard her fourth aunt invited him to dinner, he keenly sensed something.

"Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt know about us?" Wang Yuan immediately changed the title and questioningly looked at Zhou Er Ni.

"What Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt. Don't think so much. Just want to invite you over for a meal." Zhou Er Ni lectured but there was a degree of shyness on her face.

It went without saying how overjoyed Wang Yuan was. Look, his efforts during this period weren't in vain.

Finally, he was going to eat as their nephew-in-law!

"Wait for me for a bit. I can go with you after I have all these in my hands done." Wang Yuan said.

"Not waiting. Go there by yourself later. I have to go back to watch the store." Zhou Er Ni finished and ignored him.

Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to buy a lot of groceries back. The family only had dinner at 7 o'clock in the evening.

"Uncle, Aunt, a toast for you." At the dinner table, Wang Yuan toasted Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He.

"What Uncle and Aunt?" Zhou Gui Lai went to bed early last night, so he didn't know the situation. When he heard this, he puzzledly uttered: "I'm calling you, Uncle Wang Yuan. This generation is in a mess."

Zhou Er Ni's face was red.

At the dinner table, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi grinned.

"Eat. Talking too much." Zhou Xuan clipped a piece of chicken for him and said.

"What talking so much? It's getting mixed up." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

"It's not. Your sister and I are dating. It is right to call Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt." Wang Yuan stated. His face's thickness couldn't be compared with Zhou Er Ni.

Immediately, Zhou Gui Lai's eyes widened. He looked at him, then at his sister Er Ni, and said in amazement: "When did you two get together?"

"Smelly boy, not eating are you?" Lin Qing He asked.

What hook up? Although this vocabulary was used, it seems to be quite appropriate.

An enormous blush emerged on Zhou Er Ni's face. Zhou Gui Lai was very curious: "When did this all happen? Why don't I know?"

Wang Yuan said, "Your sister and I have been going out for a long time ago. You just didn't notice it."

"I really didn't notice. However, let me tell you that it is not so easy to be our brother-in-law." Zhou Gui Lai raised his chin.

In a blink of an eye, the identities were different. So he didn't need to hold back.

"Hurry up and eat your food." Zhou Er Ni was too embarrassed and snapped.

"You can't do this. Just starting and you're already biased," Zhou Gui Lai hollered.

Let alone other people, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both had grins on their faces.

This meal became particularly lively due to having Zhou Gui Lai.

After eating, Zhou Qing Bai said to Wang Yuan, "Have a meal with Er Ni's grandparents another day."

"Okay, I'll listen to Fourth Uncle!" Wang Yuan was indeed a successful businessman. There was no words for his thin skin.

Open and close mouth and it was 'Uncle' and 'Aunt'. No blush or stutter. Zhou Er Ni quietly glared at him a few times.

In order to avoid frightening Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, Lin Qing He mentioned it in advance.

As expected, both Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were shocked.

Mother Zhou hurriedly said: "Huh? The one who came with Er Wa last time? Isn't he the big boss of the garment factory? He's going out with Er Ni?"

"He is the boss of a garment factory, who supplies my clothing store. Still, it doesn't conflict with being Er Ni's partner." Lin Qing He smilingly responded.

"But this...How did it come to this?" Mother Zhou stammered.

"How can it not? Our Er Ni is so good, so outstanding. She's a slim and graceful young woman. She is only nineteen years old. Youthful with educated air. She's extroverted when talking and handling matters. Which boy isn't going to give her a few glances when she goes out? "Lin Qing He said.

Chapter 404: Bring fortune

Mother Zhou also felt that her granddaughter wasn't bad. At least not worse than that soft-boned granddaughter (Sheng Mei) of her.

Even though she wasn't bad, Mother Zhou still had self-awareness.

"Your father and I have seen that young man. At first glance, he's from a rich family. And that aura. You know your Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's situation." Mother Zhou said hesitantly.

Wang Yuan had come with Zhou Xuan to come to see the old couple. Whether it was Father Zhou or Mother Zhou, they had a good impression of him.

Putting aside that he was young and promising, he wasn't arrogant at all. He didn't look down on people. His words were laced with compliments on how scholarly old Zhou Family was. This satisfyingly scratched Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's itch.

How many generations up in old Zhou Family were mud-legged? There had never been a scholar. How many college students were there now?

This was the peasant emancipating themselves from their position, right?

Comparing with the grandson-in-law, Zhao Jun, who looked at people through his nostrils, Wang Yuan was excellent.

Mother Zhou even thought if Xu Sheng Mei married some like Wang Yuan, then she could still accept it.

But it was just a thought. What was his identity? He came out to society as a big boss of a garment factory at a young age. His vision must be high.

So she never considered that area.

She never thought that her youngest daughter-in-law would come to talk about this.

"Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law’s family is indeed a bit poorer, but not that poor. It’s just that we are used to that lifestyle and are more economical. We don’t pay attention to the issue of ranks. Besides, Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law are going to build a new house this year, so they don’t have to rely on son-in-law’s family to eat." Lin Qing He assured.

"That's right. Still, the two families are too far apart. I heard that the mothers-in-law of the rich family are particularly hard to serve." Mother Zhou said.

Mother Zhou herself was also a mother-in-law. She felt she hadn't tormented the four daughters-in-law under her. She dared to declare this wherever she went.

For example, some old ladies in the village like to torment their daughters-in-law to make up for what they used to suffer as a daughter-in-law in the hands of others.

There was no time for peace at home.

However, her old Zhou family had never been in such a situation. Long ago, the restless Fourth's wife insisted on splitting the family. Then split. Once they moved out, it was more peaceful.

As for the other three, even though they had their own thoughts, they were all a bowl of calm water when she was in charge.

Not so much ruckus.

But other people as mothers-in-law weren't the same as her. Especially when her eldest son's family was so poor and Wang Yuan's family was so rich.

Mother Zhou felt angst.

"I had told Er Ni to properly work and help you and find a partner in the future when she goes back home. All in all, a good one will be found. She didn't listen!" Mother Zhou muttered.

"Not all mother-in-law from rich family are difficult to get along with. It depends on the person." Lin Qing He said: "What's more, Er Ni wasn't looking for one. It is Wang Yuan who has fallen in love with her. Er Ni had refused him several times. It’s just that he persists in wanting to marry Er Ni. He even went to night school to pick her up after class."

Mother Zhou was stunned: "Even went to the evening school to pick up Er Ni after class?"

"En, I only learned from Hu Zi and Gang Zi after they come back. Those two foolish boys really believed that he was passing by. After a few days, they realized that something was up and told me. Only then, I knew. "Lin Qing He explained.

Mother Zhou scolded: "These two boys. Their sister got sold by him and they still help him count the money!"

"Don't worry about it. I grew up watching Er Ni and she's taught by me. I know what kind of character she is. She will definitely not shame our old Zhou family." Lin Qing He said.

"If she dares to learn from that girl Sheng Mei, see if I'll break her leg!" Mother Zhou coldly snorted.

Lin Qing He sat here for a while. It can be considered that she had prepared the old couple and prevent them from getting scared. The rest, she didn't need to care.

As soon as she went back, Father Zhou opened the mouth, "The young lad is pretty good."

Mother Zhou gave him an eye-roll: "Don't I know?"

But he was too good, so Mother Zhou was a little bit perplexed. In other words, it was still those words. If Er Ni was like Fourth's wife, then there was no problem at all. She would definitely be worthy.

But even she was her niece, they were from different branches. The conditions of the old home were much worse, and they are incomparable here.

"Isn't it enough that he fancied Er Ni?" Father Zhou said.

He didn't think there was anything wrong. It wasn't his granddaughter who was buttering others like the way his other granddaughter did. That was really lowering themselves.

It was the other party who was attracted to his granddaughter. His granddaughter was pretty and generous. Now she came to the capital, was trained, and sent to go to night school by her fourth aunt. Her education level also improved.

If she went back to the village, it was no problem to be a primary school teacher.

How was this bad?

Father Zhou felt that someone attracted to his granddaughter was cause he got a good eye. Er Ni girl won't do badly.

She was a bit like her fourth aunt. Nine out ten she will bring good fortune to the family.

Although Mother Zhou felt it might not work out. However, she didn't object to it anymore. She still called her granddaughter over.

She personally asked about it.

"Grandmother, I'm just dating him and see how it goes. If... if it doesn't work out, then we'll separate." Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips.

"What are you talking about? Do you still want your reputation? Since you're going out, then be together!" Mother Zhou frowned upon hearing this.

She can't listen to the word 'separate'. Either not go or be together to the end. This was her thought.

How bad it'll be when it spread out? The girl from X family gone out with X and then it didn't work out and marry another X. This was a reputation problem.

But in any case, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had let Wang Yuan come over for dinner.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were also there. Last time, he went back without having a meal. But this time, he came to especially have a meal and recognized people on the way.

However, Wang Yuan's face was really thick. He changed the way he addressed Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He. It was a mouthful of 'Fourth Uncle' and 'Fourth Aunt'.

When he came here, he called Father Zhou 'Grandfather' and Mother Zhou 'Grandmother'. For Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei, he copied Zhou Er Ni.

He dared to call, while Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were embarrassed to respond.

Have to say, this meal ended well. Putting aside other things, in short, Wang Yuan had made his attitude clear.

He truly had the sincere desire to marry another's granddaughter, so that's why he act as someone else's grandson and serve tea and wine.

Needless to say, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were pleased.

Look at Wang Yuan. Then look at Zhao Jun who looked at people through his nostrils. Totally one sky, one earth.

After drinking some wine at the dinner table, Mother Zhou used the excuse of needing her granddaughter to support her back to have some private words.

Chapter 405: Son-in-law's photo

"He truly has the heart. Be with him properly and don't think of separating if it doesn't work out. There is no such thing like that." Mother Zhou said.

Zhou Er Ni blushed and responded, "Grandmother, it's just a meal."

"You already brought him back to see us. What just a meal?" Mother Zhou Mu said, "Properly be with him, understand?"

Zhou Er Ni was helpless. It was just a meal. Why did she feel that her grandmother was completely biased toward this cheeky guy?

Just one meal, she became completely biased. It wasn't just Mother Zhou, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei too.

As for Father Zhou, he had always supported him.

When Wang Yuan sent Zhou Er Ni back, Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Not bad at all. If Er Ni marries such a person, she will be fine in the future."

"Yes...yes...very good!" Su Da Lin nodded.

"The coconut candies that uncle brought over are so delicious. Brother San Wa likes it very much." This was what Su Cheng and Su Xun said.

They all liked to eat coconut candy, which was very flavorful.

"It's not uncle. You will call him brother-in-law soon." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.

"Don't know if it will work out or not." Mother Zhou said despite being satisfied in her heart.

"He got that intention. Seeing how Er Ni is, it doesn't seem like she dislikes him. How can it not work out, and the fourth brother and the fourth sister-in-law have no objection." Zhou Xiaomei said.

Since her fourth sister-in-law said it was okay, then eighty percent it'll be a success.

What's more, they had seen this person too. Really impeccable. If he can't do, what kind did she want to look for?

"Much better than Sheng Mei's one." Zhou Xiao Mei continued with a curled lip.

She didn't really have a good impression of Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun.

No one denied this.

So, after these two meals, the whole old Zhou family basically recognized Wang Yuan.

Zhou Qing Bai's impression of Wang Yuan was indeed good. Wang Yuan's effort can be seen by how he no longer eats outside now. Instead after getting off work, he came directly to the dumpling shop to eat with them.

He didn't mention any food expenses. That would be treating himself as an outsider. But he did buy a bag of film for Zhou Gui Lai and told him to take photos as he pleased.

Zhou Gui Lai was overjoyed.

When Lin Qing He found out, she muttered to Zhou Er Ni, "It's just having meals here. And he buys films. That stinky boy is getting spoiled."

Zhou Er Ni smiled and said: "He wants to buy, then let him buy it. Can't let him eat for nothing."

"Currently, he is considered half of us. It's just another set of bowls and chopsticks." Lin Qing He responded. Then she advised Zhou Er Ni: "Find a time and call your mother. I gave her a call at the school yesterday told her all about it."

How can this matter be hidden from the parents, Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother? They must be informed.

Lin Qing He called back yesterday. Unsurprisingly, Eldest Sister-in-law was at loss. She told her on the phone that this was too high of a branch and she was afraid that it would be hard on Er Ni when she marries over in the future.

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't participate in Xu Sheng Mei's wedding. But she knew that the son-in-law from the capital, Zhao Jun didn't really appreciate the home of his mother-in-law, Eldest Sister.

Because when Zhao Jun and Xu Sheng Mei took Eldest Sister's family to the capital, it spread throughout the whole village.

It was said that Xu Sheng Mei had climbed up with a husband from the capital.

Some kind people didn't say anything, while some were jealous and sour and said: "The son-in-law from the capital disdain her family. He doesn't even eat the food made. Instead, he has to go to the town's restaurant to eat. "

Not even a single homecook meal. How much did he dislike her family?

A son-in-law from the capital was wonderful but he was too difficult to serve. If a daughter marries into a family like this, it will definitely be tough.

Eldest Sister-in-law did let her daughter go to the capital but she really didn't want her to climb branches. She even planned to get her elder son to return to the county to teach. Then see if there were any similar teachers in the county school and then introduce them.

She never thought, her daughter suddenly got a boyfriend from the capital. The guy’s conditions were that top-notch.

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't even dare imagine.

When Zhou Er Ni called back, Eldest Sister-in-law went to pick it up and asked about it.

"Grandfather and Grandmother had seen him. Youngest Aunt and Youngest Uncle had eaten with us." Zhou Er Ni shyly said.

"Oh, you girl. Mother doesn't know what to say about you. I'm just worried. Marrying over in the future, there will be a lot of trouble." Eldest Sister-in-law sighed.

"There shouldn't be any. He bought property by himself. It's not far from my grandparent's side. He said after marriage, we'll live there." Zhou Er Ni said with slight embarrassment.

She omitted a sentence. Wang Yuan also said that he was going to the grandpa's place to scrounge meals so she didn't have to cook it herself. They can simply pay for the food.

His skin was really thick. Wanting to sponge a meal wherever he goes.

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't know what to say. This son-in-law from the capital was too rich. He bought a property as soon as he said it.

After hanging up the phone and returning home, she sighed to Eldest Brother, "I don't know if this is good or not."

"Father, Mother, as well as old Fourth and Fourth Sister-in-law, had met him. They all gave their approval. There is nothing wrong. If you are worried, then wait until Yang Yang comes back for the holiday break and let him go to the capital for the New Year and check." Eldest Brother responded.

Now the winter wheat had been planted, they were still busy, because his new house was already getting built.

"That's not a bad idea." Eldest Sister-in-law uttered quickly when hearing this: "When Yang Yang comes back, let him go and have a look!"

Because the marriage hadn't been officially engaged yet, Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law didn't tell anyone about it. Zhou Yang didn't come back until the twenty-fifth of December.

This was truly the end of the year.

Originally, Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law wanted to let their eldest son make a trip but he returned this late. So there was no need to go there.

Well, they got to thank clever Zhou Gui La. He directly took several pictures of Er Ni, Wang Yuan, and a group photo of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. These photos were all washed out at once and sent back home.

With the photos, it wasn't necessary for their son to travel such a long way, right?

Needless to say, Wang Yuan in the photo looked like a successful person. This person knew how to dress up and was especially trendy.

Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law examined them. They were both happy and worried.

This son-in-law was too excellent.

They never considered it before. Will such a person become their own son-in-law?

Although their daughter had changed a lot and looked like a girl from the capital, she had a rural household registration.

So when Zhou Er Ni called back to ask if the photos were received, Eldest Sister-in-law checked.

"He's just like that. There isn't much difference between the real person and the photo. Look like someone who won't behave." On the phone, Zhou Er Ni disdained.

Sill, Eldest Sister-in-law could hear the closeness in the words. She swallowed what she was about to say, and said: "You aren't allowed to learn from your cousin, understood?"

After a bit of a pause, Zhou Er Ni blushed when she understood what she meant.

Chapter 406: Being with old Weng Family

In a blink of an eye, the year was coming to the end.

Basically, Lin Qing He was also on holiday break too. Zhou Qing Bai’s dumpling shop was going to close for the holiday soon.

Originally this year, Lin Qing He was still thinking about whether to ask Zhou Er Ni to take Wang Yuan back to her hometown for a look. Wang Yuan's garment factory had been closed for holiday for a while.

But then again, forget it.

Because Xu Sheng Mei's side only finished this year and it was said that the reputation wasn't very good. Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan were still dating. There was no plan to get married any time soon.

Judging from Wang Yuan's intention, he wants to.

After all, it was very cold. It went without saying how great it was to hug a wife to sleep.

However, Zhou Er Ni obviously had no plans to get married yet. Lin Qing He can see that she was serious about dating Wang Yuan, but she was also carefully planning for the future. Definitely won't want to hastily get married.

After all, this marriage was a matter of a lifetime. As for divorce, don't think about it. One didn't marry to get a divorce. That was only the last resort. When there was really no choice.

Zhou Xuan brought two chickens back that day. His grandfather killed them and the hairs were plucked. It was specially reserved for them to eat during the New Year.

"Dad, when are you on holiday?" Zhou Gui Lai grumbled as he was pulled over by his dad to wrap dumplings.

"Smelly boy. Just doing a bit of work and you get so chatty." Lin Qing He said.

Lin Qing He had been a little anxious recently. Because it was the end of the year and her eldest son still hadn't come back for the whole year of this year, Since he left home at the beginning of this year, he made two calls back home. There was no guarantee that he will be back at the end of this year.

"It's just a military academy. How busy can it get." Lin Qing He couldn't help muttering.

When Zhou Qing Bai heard her say this, he knew that she was thinking about Eldest and said, "Although it is a military academy, it is strict. Let him adapt first."

Eldest son was already eighteen. After this year, he is nineteen. Zhou Qing Bai wasn't worried at all.

Lin Qing He sighed again.

Zhou Gui Lai comforted his mother: "Eldest Brother will graduate the coming summer. He will be able to come back and stay for a while."

"He can't stay for long." Lin Qing He's mind was still clear. Basically, it can't exceed seven days. After all, he can't slack off on training or something.

Lin Qing He was indeed doomed to be disappointed this year. Zhou Kai did not call back until the 28th of December.

He went out for a mission before the year-end and had not come back until now. Still, the vacation was too short. Not enough for the time spent on the road. So he will not come back.

"Have you received the beef jerky I sent to you?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I received it. Extremely tasty. Mom, will you send me some more after the New Year." Zhou Kai said on the phone.

Lin Qing He amusedly scolded in response and chatted with her eldest son for a while. Only then she reluctantly hung up the phone.

When she came back, she told Zhou Qing Bai: "I think I have become a little naggy now."

Zhou Qing Bai said: "No naggy."

How could his wife naggy. Not naggy at all.

"I feel my age is getting older year by year. Really can't compare to before." Lin Qing He took out a mirror and examined herself. Even though she paid great attention to skin maintenance, there were still slight traces of crow's feet at the corner of her eyes.

"You look better every year." Zhou Qing Bai said seriously as he put down the dumpling he was making.

Lin Qing He amusedly gave him an eye-roll. Still, she was still greatly pleased in her heart. When she went home at night, she made a honey mask and put it on herself.

"Can using these make you beautiful, Aunt?" Gang Zi puzzledly looked at Aunt, who had a facial mask on as she watched the TV on the sofa, and asked.

Although he often witnessed it, he still couldn't understand it.

"You are still young and don't understand this." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

"If it's useful, I'll let my mother do the same. It would be nice if she can be as young as Aunt." Gang Zi said.

Lin Qing He soaked in the compliment that was given without vestige and responded: "Your mother will be reluctant to use honey and eggs on her face. Just let her use cucumbers."

This year, both Hu Zi and Gang Zi did not go back. Of course, they did phone back. It was no problem for Second Sister.

Don't go back if they don't go back. Anyway, they won't be starved.

Lin Qing He recalled and asked Zhou Xuan: "Second, do you know where your eldest brother's classmate, Weng Guo Liang's house?"

"I know." Zhou Xuan nodded. He went with his eldest brother once. Although it wasn't very close, he still remembered the way.

"Go drop by tomorrow. Bring two jars of honey grapefruit tea with you and tell Weng Family that your eldest brother won't come back this year." Lin Qing He said.

She was thinking about their daughter. It would be good if they had the fate to be in-laws in the future.

Although she hadn't met Father Weng and Mother Weng, she can kind of grasp their temperaments over the years. If they were terrible, her eldest will not become so close to their's son.

Since Eldest wasn't coming back this year, she'll let Second visit them.

"I'll go with Second Brother." Zhou Gui Lai spoke.

"Ask mom." Zhou Xuan said.

"You can go, but you aren't allowed to talk nonsense." Lin Qing He warned.

"I wouldn't. I'm just going to sit around. Weng Family is so close to the eldest brother, I should go over and recognize the way." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

It sounded convincible. Lin Qing He left him be.

The next day, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai brought two jars of honey grapefruit tea to Weng Family.

Zhou Xuan went there once, so Mother Weng knew him. She was delighted to see the two of them coming together.

She warmly entertained the two brothers. Two pots of honey grapefruit tea were kept. When they went back, she urged them to bring back a net bag of oranges, which were big and sweet.

"You can bear to." Father Weng teased with a smile. Of course, it wasn't like she couldn't bear to.

"What is there to be reluctant about? Didn't you also see, Young Kai 's mother is thinking about me. These two jars of honey grapefruit tea will be enough for me to drink for a while." Mother Weng said.

Of course, honey grapefruit tea was the next best thing. The most important thing was Young Kai's mother's thought.

Young Kai didn't come back, so she specifically called her two younger ones to come over. This was really reasonable and very polite.

"This year Guo Dong and Guo Liang didn't come back. I will make a trip with Mei Jia." Mother Weng said.

She wanted to see Young Kai's mother and recognizes the way. If they get along, it wasn't a bad idea to drop by when she's idle in the future.

"Since all of you are going, then take me." Father Weng responded helplessly.

"Okay, we'll go together when the time comes." Mother Weng didn't mind.

Weng Mei Jia, who went out to her classmate's house today, didn't return home until dinner time. Only then, she notified by her parents that they would go to old Zhou's place on New Year's Eve and she got to lead the way.

Weng Mei Jia became a little shy, but she did not refuse. Aunt Lin was very talkative. There was no fear of having nothing to talk with her.

Chapter 407: Old Fourth's problem

Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai came home with a net bag of oranges.

Lin Qing He looked at it and said, "Did you bring all of Weng Family's oranges back?"

"This is what Aunt Weng gave us. She said it was so sweet. We couldn't reject her." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

"Who was at home?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Just like Aunt Weng and Uncle Weng." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

"Brother Guo Liang and his brother didn't come back this year. Sister Mei Jia went to her classmate's house. She wasn't at home this year, but she should be coming over here on the second day of the new year. Uncle Weng and the others may also come." Zhou Xuan said.

Lin Qing He grinned: "Alright then. I will keep them for hot pot during the New Year."

Zhou Qing Bai grabbed an orange and peeled it for her. He ate one himself: "This orange is good."

"It's not bad." Lin Qing He nodded. Quite a size and was sweet.

It was still early at this time. Zhou Qing Bai suggested, "Go for a walk."

"Go to your grandparents' place to eat dinner. Hu Zi and Gang Zi have already gone." Lin Qing He said to her two sons.

After instructing her two sons, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qingbai went to stroll in the snow.

"I intend for Weng Family to be my in-laws. What do you think?" Lin Qing He asked with a smile.

"Wait for them to come and then see." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Although he doesn't care about these things, the eldest daughter-in-law of the family was still very important. So they really need to see how the other party was.

Lin Qing He nodded and changed the topic to Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's new house.

It was completely built this year. Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law was richer than they thought. They had built a very bright brick house.

From what Eldest Sister-in-law said, she got a room at their side to live in the future. It seems that there were a good few extra rooms. After all the refurnishing, Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's saving were cleanly spent.

Including the leftovers from raising pigs and selling chickens and ducks and selling food this year. The whole amount was almost spent.

But after changing to such a big house, she can hear how happy Eldest Sister-in-law was from her words.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled and said, "I want one too."

The house they owned was definitely not enough for when children have all grown up. Sometimes they have to go back to live in. All in all, it needs to be more spacious.

Lin Qing He said: "Wait for later."

Although the household registration was relocated, they were still the people from over there. Leave the countryside, but not the connection.

And the most important thing was that the environment in their hometown was still quite good. It wasn't a bad idea to come back and live for a while in the future.

As for the brick house, forget it. When the time comes, buy a site over there and then build a building. Not those bungalow kind.

"Go back to our hometown for our own age?" Zhou Qingbai said, looking at his wife.

Lin Qing He didn't know whether to laugh or cry and remarked, "How old are you now? Already thinking about retirement?"

"It's good to think about it." Zhou Qing Bai looked around and took her hand.

Lin Qing He pursed her lips in amusement. This mensao old man. She grasped his hand.

This man was very sentimental. Life in the capital was great, but when he gets old in the future, he kind of wants to go back to his hometown.

"We'll see in the future. If our hometown is better, it's no problem to go back." Lin Qing He coaxed him.

He couldn't realize how fast the country developed in later generations just by her saying it. He would naturally know in the future that the big city outside was an excellent place for old-age care.

Whether it is medical treatment or public security or other, it is top-notch.

Of course, on the premise that the two of them weren't short of money.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and walked hand in hand with his wife. This was the end of 1982. It will be 1983 after the new year.

The culture had changed a lot from the previous two years.

For example, on TV, there were many kissing scenes. And in the music. Those sweet love songs were ringing all over the streets.

So, there was no biggie about the two of them holding hands.

"Not birthing." Halfway through, Zhou Qing Bai said suddenly.

Lin Qing He understood what he meant at once. She turned to look at the man beside her, raised her eyebrows, and said, "Not birthing?"

Actually, she didn't think she was still able to get pregnant. She will be thirty-seven after the new year. After the ligation, there was a 0.01% chance of getting pregnant. She really didn't think she would win the jackpot

It was just that Zhou Qing Bai didn't give up.

He really wanted a fourth child.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Old Wang wasn't feeling well yesterday. When he took old Wang to the hospital, there was a 40-year-old woman who was getting admitted to the hospital in a hurry.

And it was an emergency.

This soon-to-be mother evaded family planning and persisted on give birth. Currently, family planning was implemented and the whole country was tightly on watch.

According to the nurse, it was an advanced-age pregnancy. Delivering at high age wasn't easy and dangerous.

Zhou Qing Bai thought of his wife. Although his wife was still young and beautiful, she was almost thirty-seven. She was so sweet and delicate. He was a little worried.

Yes, in the eyes of Zhou Qing Bai, his wife was a delicate girl despite being in a circle of intellectual.

The kind that had to be spoiled and coaxed. Zhou Qing Bai felt his scalp was tingling when listening to the cries of the advanced-age mother.

He thought the way things were now was fine. No fourth child, then so be it.

Lin Qing He didn't know that he had thought it through. Still, she was a little relieved. She wasn't relieved because she didn't need to give birth but that he let it go. He wouldn't be so disappointed if she couldn't give birth.

In fact, speaking with conscience, after Lin Qing He truly fell in love with this man, she wanted to give birth to a child for him. What's more, it was considered a child that was birthed by her and him. She would never treat Da Wa and his brothers any different.

She gave birth to them all.

Can't be helped. The original owner was really ruthless. After the three sons knew that her status was solid and directly got ligation done once and for all. What can she, the latecomer, do?

Since she been with him, he had been longing for a fourth child in his heart.

Ideally, a girl. As long as she got pregnant, he will not dislike it even if she is a son.

After so many years, it was almost a heart sickness. Lin Qing He couldn't bear to get him down. The only thing he requested from her in his life was a fourth child.

The man never asked for anything else.

"In the future, Eldest and Second can't have a lot of children. Third will come out to do business by himself. Let him have a few more when the time comes. There will be a granddaughter." Lin Qing He comforted: "Anyway, we will still dote like normal."

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. Thinking about it, since he couldn't hold his daughter, it's not a bad idea to hold a granddaughter.

"Give a shop. Whoever gives birth to our granddaughter, we will reward him with a shop." Lin Qing He continued.

Zhou Qing Bai laughed. This was a good idea.

Chapter 408: Gossip

After considering the future, the couple went to the cinema to watch a movie.

Lin Qing He’s clothing shop, small workshop, and Zhou Qing Bai’s dumpling shop were all closed, except for the beverage shop near the cinema.

Even in the cold weather, some people eat drinks and ice cream. Especially at the cinema's side, where business was thirty percent better than usual.

Naturally, from the 20th December to the Chinese New Year period, Lin Qing He gave Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue double pay.

Moreover, she asked them about the overtime and no holidays. They were very willing.

New Year was the same old, same old. While double pay wasn't always available, so they were happy to do it.

Still, on New Year’s Eve, Lin Qing He let them off. They finished at three o’clock in the afternoon and can rest until three o’clock the next day. Then they come back and continue to open the shop.

This year, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought their family to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's place for a meal again

Not only them, but Wang Yuan was also there. Old Wang too. Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai had gone to invite him over long ago.

Mother Zhou remarked: "Da Wa hasn't come back this year."

The elderly missed her grandson. Among so many grandchildren, she did dote them all but her most favorite one was her eldest grandson, Zhou Kai.

"He called back. Can't make it in time," Lin Qing He said.

"Being outside for the New Year... I don't know if he can have a bite of hot dumplings." Mother Zhou continued.

Lin Qing He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She understood the old lady's feelings for her grandson.

"How is it possible to not have hot dumplings? Grandmother, you think too much. It's now in the eighties." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

"Last time I heard Gang Zi say that you'll make a lot of beef jerky?" Mother Zhou turned to her youngest daughter-in-law again.

"En. The last time he called back, he told me to make more next year and send it to him." Lin Qing He confirmed.

Mother Zhou said: "When the time comes, let me know. I will make him some chicken drumsticks. They won't taste any worse than beef."

Lin Qing He agreed.

The whole family got together. There were seventeen people, which was quite a lot. The New Year's Eve dinner was divided into two tables because it was really hard to squeeze together.

They watched TV while eating New Year's Eve dinner. Chatters and laughter flowed. It was very lively.

Especially since Wang Yuan, the prospective grandson-in-law of Zhou Family, had joined the dinner table.

After the meal, Zhou Er Ni went to wash the dishes with Zhou Xuan, Hu Zi and the others. Back at old home, the boys also had to do housework.

After washing the dishes, Zhou Gui Lai said to Wang Yuan: "Brother Wang Yuan, the rule of our old Zhou Family is that men got to make money outside of the house and when they return home, they also have to help with housework."

"I will do it together with your sister Er Ni in the future." Wang Yuan nodded as if was natural.

Zhou Er Ni turned her face away and spoke to Lin Qing He and Zhou Xiao Mei: "Fourth Aunt, Youngest Aunt, I brought you scarves. Please see if you like it."

"You shouldn't have." Lin Qing He smiled.

"That's right. Your youngest uncle just bought one for me two days ago." Zhou Xiao Mei also said.

That being said, the two of them still went into the room. Zhou Er Ni took out the scarves. They were indeed very trendy.

"Don't spend so much money next time." Zhou Xiao Mei told her.

Zhou Er Ni smiled and then whispered: "Fourth Aunt, Youngest Aunt, Wang Yuan wants me to go home with him for dinner tomorrow."

Lin Qing He and Zhou Xiao Mei exchanged glances.

"What do you think?" Lin Qing He asked her.

Zhou Xiao Mei also turned to Zhou Er Ni. Zhou Er Ni became a little shy and said, "This is too fast."

"What fast. He has come to our house for New Year's Eve dinner." Zhou Xiao Mei directly pointed out.

The two of them were in a dating relationship. What's more, he had joined the female's family for New Year Dinner. Not his own family's one. His thoughts were obvious.

Zhou Er Ni was a little embarrassed and muttered, "I told him not to come and go home to eat."

When Wang Yuan said that he would come over to eat New Year's Eve dinner this year, her first reaction was not letting him come. Better for him to go back to his home to eat.

Still, Wang Yuan came anyway. He also wanted her to go home with him for a meal.

Lin Qing He grinned and said, "Think about it yourself. How can we decide for you?"

She was quite optimistic about Wang Yuan. It seems that this was not someone who will not love his wife. So her attitude was that since Wang Yuan already came to the house for New Year’s Eve dinner this year, Er Ni can go to old Wang’s home for dinner and his elders if she was willing

"He didn't even go back to eat this year's New Year's Eve dinner. His family must know he is dating and has gone to eat at his girlfriend's house. It's not good if you don't go." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"It's not that it'll be bad. Follow your own heart. Go if you want to go. If you don't, tell Wang Yuan you don't want to go," Lin Qing He advised.

Zhou Er Ni hesitated for a while. Then she bit her lips and said, "Then... Then I'll go with him."

Zhou Xiao Mei smiled and said, "It's just meeting the parents. Don't be so nervous."

"Calmly interact. What's more, Wang Yuan should have told his family beforehand. You just need to pay attention to his family's attitude." Lin Qinghe said.

She had never been to Wang Yuan's home and didn't know what was the situation in his home. It was hard to say.

So on the first day of the new year, Zhou Er Ni went home with Wang Yuan.

On the morning of the 31st of the New Year, Zhou Gui Lai had taken the family pictures. So this year, he didn’t have to stay at home to entertain guests like last year.

All of Aunt Ma's family from next door came over with the exception of Ma Cheng Min's wife, Huang Xiao Liu.

Having been neighbors with each other for so many years, Lin Qing He also grasped Ma Cheng Min's wife's personality. She wasn't very sociable and was basically working away at home.

There was no problem though. Aunt Ma, Ma Cheng Min, and Uncle Ma got income now.

There was only the grandson, Ma Xiao Dan at home. As for the eldest son's family, they were still on the frontier and hadn't come back.

They will probably return in the future, but it was impossible to return in the near future.

Because it was New Year's Day, Aunt Ma didn't tell Lin Qing He that Zhang Mei Lian from next door had asked her about Zhou Kai. To avoid unnecessary irk.

The two girls from old Zhang family, Zhang Mei He and Zhang Mei Lian, had terrible reputations in this area.

Zhang Mei He has become women's most hated existence in this area. It was because she opened the door to do business. Some men can't help but go steal a bite. They grabbed money for entertainment. When the women in the family know, would there be a stop to the ruckus?

As for Zhang Mei Lian, it was said that she had changed a good few boyfriends so far.

Two of them were seen by someone. They spent the night in the single room she rented outside. Others said that she had been to the hospital. Apparently for an abortion.

In short, there were a lot of rumors.

But in any case, these two sisters were bad apples. The reputation of old Zhang family was also stinky.

Chapter 409: Considered as marrying down

Old Zhou family didn't know that Zhang Mei Lian, who came home during the New Year, was desperate to get married.

She could tell old Zhou family really didn't have a good impression of her. She saw Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai and would greet the couple. They ignored her.

So Zhang Mei Lian felt really hopeless.

She wasn't young now. She really wanted to marry.

In the past two or three years, she went out to rent a place by herself. She did indeed dated.

Altogether, there was a total of six. Three of which weren't humans. After sleeping for a month or two, they simply broke up with her. There was another. She was pregnant with a child and he still didn’t want to recognize it. What else can she do? Abort it.

There were two more. Those two want to marry her.

However, she didn't want to marry because there was no other reason but that their family had a large population and the conditions were very poor. How could she marry?

So after thinking about it, Zhang Mei Lian set her eyes back to old Zhou Family.

She must forget about Zhou Kai. Zhang Mei Lian's eyes fell on Hu Zi.

She had checked with her mother, old Madam Zhang because she hadn't come back for a while and she didn't understand the situation. What she didn't know, old Madam Zhang knew.

"What's the matter? You still want to marry the guy called Hu Zi?" Old Madam Zhang rolled her eyes and muttered.

"What's wrong? I think he isn't a bad choice too." Zhang Mei Lian said.

Although his appearance and height weren't as good as Zhou Kai's, he still wasn't bad. Not too terrible on the eye and wasn't too short. At least 1.78 meters. The most important thing was that he was related to old Zhou family.

"Forget it," old Madam Zhang said irritably, "Hu Zi is their nephew. His family is from the countryside. Got nothing to their name. The brothers both came here to make a living. You still want to go out with him?"

Obviously, old Madam Zhang didn't know that her family's sweet potato was rotten and thought it was a good melon. That's why she looked down on others.

"This is their nephew. They have opened so many shops. How can they help him in the future?" Zhang Mei Lian felt the idea was better as she kept thinking about it.

Hu Zi's skin was a bit tanned. Being in the capital hadn't been able to nourish him whiter. Still, Zhang Mei Lian felt that even when he was from the countryside, it was fine.

Being a countryfolk was perfect. A capital's girl like her was willing to marry him. His ancestors will be puffing out green smoke when he brings her back, right?

As for things with a bad reputation, it didn't matter. Can reputation feed you?

"Mom, this is their nephew. He can't possibly work for them for a lifetime. If he goes out by himself, how can his uncle not support him?" Zhang Mei Lian said.

Old Madam Zhang didn't speak.

Zhang Mei Lian continued: "When he comes out to do it alone, he definitely won't be worse off. How can he not make any money at that time? And because it is so far away from his village, he must live here. It's also convenient for me to take care of you, Mom."

Old Madam Zhang was moved. So she spoke: "About the matter of you dating a few times, those old loose-tongue ladies knew about it."

Reaching here, she couldn't help pinched her daughter and scolded: "Putting aside the fact that you brought them home for the night, you actually got caught by someone else. Do think there's not enough trouble?"

Zhang Mei Lian felt very aggrieved. In fact, she brought them home very late and she told them to leave early in the morning. Who knew that she was still caught?

"I'm afraid that the couple next door won't agree." Old Madam Zhang said.

"When a nephew marries a wife or not, their approval isn't necessary." Zhang Mei Lian didn't take it seriously.

If the guy called Hu Zi went to the dormitory with her, she'll cook the uncooked rice. How can old Zhou Family not admit it?

"In fact, that kid doesn't seem bad. It's just, he got a rural household registration and not much capability," said old Madam Zhang.

"Rural household registration, then so be it. See if there is any chance to move over in the future." Zhang Mei Lian responded.

"Youngest Sister, you have to work harder. Old Zhou Family brought a lot of nephews and nieces here. Didn't their niece named Xu Sheng Mei married out a while ago? I heard that the guy is still very rich." Said Mrs. Zhang.

She felt that her youngest sister-in-law was similar to her eldest sister-in-law. They were versatile people. Any man can go to her place to sleep. Still, she got the advantages of being a big city person.

As for Zhou Kai, forget it. They both were got household registration in the capital. It was normal for them to look down on Zhang family. While that Huzi was a veritable countryfolk.

If he can bring a wife from the capital back home, his family will definitely be happy.

If it succeeds, old Zhou family won't go back to their hometown to ruin their reputation.

So Mrs. Zhang wasn't optimistic about Zhou Kai. However, she was optimistic about this younger sister-in-law hooking up with Hu Zi. If it works out, she will be regarded as a relative of old Zhou family.

Mrs. Zhang was eyeing Lin Qing He's work unit. She heard that there had been a lot of salary increase this year.

There was mung bean soup in summer and night school's dinner in the evening. The treatment was very good.

If she becomes a relative, she has to arrange a position for her no matter what.

"Then I have to come back and live at home. Hu Zi is living here." Zhang Mei Lian said.

"When you come back to live at home, what will happen to your world?" Old Madam Zhang asked.

"There is still a bicycle at home. Let me use it." Mrs. Zhang chimed in: "There is only one Youngest Sister in the family. I hope that she'll live well."

Zhang Mei Lian agreed, saying that she would definitely not forget this kindness in the future.

While Old Zhang family was discussing this, they never thought about the attitude of old Zhou family.

Don't know if it was a matter of luck, Zhang Mei Lian just headed out and encountered Hu Zi.

Hu Zi just came over from his grandparents' side.

"Are you called Hu Zi?" Zhang Mei Lian smiled softly when she saw him.

Hu Zi didn't know her. He had to go to work during the day and night school at night. It was pretty late when he returned home. After watching a bit of TV, he would head to bed.

Zhang Mei Lian had lived outside for more than two years, so they really didn't know each other.

"My family is old Zhang family from next door to your uncle's house. My name is Zhang Mei Lian." Zhang Mei Lian said with a smile.

Hu Zi nodded and said, "I have some matters."

Lin Qing He wasn't the kind to badmouth old Zhang Family. What's more, a family like Old Zhang was fake lofty. They wouldn't set their eye on Hu Zi's rural household registration. They were targetting her eldest.

So Lin Qing He didn't say it. Zhou Qing Bai won't even bring it up. Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai didn't treat it as a serious matter.

So Hu Zi only knew that the relationship with Aunt Ma's family was great. But basically, no interaction with old Zhang Family from next door. The relationship was definitely so-so.

Otherwise, with his uncle's and aunt's disposition, they would visit each other during the New Year.

So Hu Zi didn't say much to Zhang Mei Lian.

However, Zhang Mei Lian's eyes were shining.

Chapter 410: As Eldest Sister-in-law

Although he was from the country and looked average, his sturdy built was really appealing.

From then on, Hu Zi will encounter Zhang Mei Lian from time to time. Because Zhang Mei Lian showed her gentle and generous side, Hu Zi thought this girl was pretty good.

Lin Qing He didn't know these things.

On the first day of the New Year, they stayed at home and had prepared a lot of sweets and snacks at home to entertain the workers who came to visit.

On the second day of the New Year, Father Weng and Mother Weng brought Weng Mei Jia over to the house as a guest.

Needless to say, Lin Qing He was delighted.

Especially when Mother Weng clicked with her.

"I have never seen anyone with such good maintenance like Teacher Lin. Young Kai and his two younger brothers are already this big and you're not looking any bit old at all. I'm like a yellow-faced woman compared to you." Mother Weng uttered.

Originally, she felt Lin Qing He was young from the photo she saw. Let alone seeing her in person. She was truly looked youthful. Not like a person of this age at all.

Lin Qing He smiled: "It was bitter before sweet for me. I got a lot of worries back then. Now that the naughty boys are all grown up, I got to think about myself. I don't want to worry about them for the rest of my life. Let me lazy around."

"My mother used to say, stealing a floating life for half a day." Zhou Gui Lai said.

It had Father Weng and Mother Weng all smile.

Lin Qing He asked Weng Mei Jia: "Have you started your internship this year?"

"En. I have completed most of the theory. I will start the internship this year." Weng Mei Jia nodded.

The internship takes up a lot of time. It takes about two years before one can become a regular employee.

"No rush. Take your time. You are only this old. Still, you choose this major well. No matter when it is an in-demand career." Lin Qing He said.

"It's just too laborious." Mother Weng felt distressed for her daughter.

Being a nurse wasn't easy. After all, not every patient and their family members were so friendly. Some were quite unreasonable.

"I like this profession." Weng Mei Jia shook her head.

"Being a nurse is really hard work, especially during the internship. Still, it trained people. You grow up, you should learn to be on your own." Lin Qing He said.

"The nurses in military hospitals have it be better." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"En. I plan to enter that industry when the times come." Weng Mei Jia pursed her lips and smiled.

"Our eldest will be out of the military academy next year. When the time comes, he'll be at the same place as you. You have to help Aunt Lin mind him." Lin Qing He said.

"My brothers are also there. We will take care of each other at that time." Weng Mei Jia nodded.

Lin Qing He was very satisfied. Listen, how good she was with her words?

"Young Kai isn't young at this age. My family Guo Liang also said that he would introduce him to someone." Mother Weng smilingly mentioned.

"What introduction? He's only that big. Still, haven't grown up yet. However, I will treat my daughter-in-law like a daughter in the future. There will be no such mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts that happen out there on my side. There will be no need to live with me in the future. When the time comes, they'll move out alone and be their own master." Lin Qing He stated.

"Oh, I'm just zoned out a bit and you all reached so far? Is sister Mei Jia going to be our sister-in-law?" Zhou Gui Lai, who was watching TV, turned around and uttered.

No matter how calm Weng Mei Jia was, she can't help but blush.

"A kid. Don't have a lock to his mouth. Uncle, you guys, ignore him." Zhou Xuan said.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Just turned to Mother Weng: "When do you usually have a break?"

"It's Sunday." Mother Weng deliberately ignored that sentence and answered.

"Me too. I'm usually idle at home on Sundays. If you are free, come and find me. I will make you some good things." Lin Qing He uttered.

"Then don't find me annoying then." Mother Weng grinned.

Originally, they didn't plan to stay for lunch, but couldn't win Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's like for their daughter.

They stayed for lunch before getting sent out.

On the way back, Father Weng kept saying, "They're really great."

It needn't be said for Mother Weng. She felt that if she was in-laws with Lin Qinghe, they would be like sisters. It would be truly wonderful.

"Mei Jia, what do you think?" Mother Weng asked her youngest daughter.

Weng Mei Jia blushed: "Mom, what are you talking about? It's nonsense. Zhou Kai's brothers doesn't know the situation."

"You already this big. Mom is going to start looking around for you. Your grandma still had to talk about it before, but my mother didn't agree with the situation in the family. The old Ji's house next door also came and talked about it. Didn't agree." Mother Weng said.

When Zhou Kai first attended college, Mother Weng was thinking about it. Now after so many years have passed, the more she looked at Zhou Kai, the more satisfied she became.

But this satisfaction reached its peak after meeting Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing bai.

"If I find someone for you, then I must be looking for someone like Zhou Family. You've seen it too. Your Aunt Lin and your Uncle Zhou get along well. Zhou Kai almost grew up with your second brother. You know his character." Mother Weng said.

"Mom. It's the New Year. Don't talk about this." Weng Mei Jia said helplessly.

"Then let's not talk about it. Anyway, I am optimistic about Young Kai. If you find someone else and have a bad life in the future, then don't come to me and cry." Mother Weng said.

From the eyes of the experienced, she found that Zhou Family had no flaws. What's more, they matched with her family's conditions.

Father Weng eased the situation, "It's going to snow later. We have to head back quickly."

So the family made their back.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were in a good mood. Lin Qing He pulled out ten yuan and rewarded her Third: "Take it to buy sweets."

Just now Third's innocent remarks allowed her to be certain that Mother Weng had that intention. Lin Qing He was very pleased because she happened to be pondering about another's daughter becoming her own daughter-in-law.

"Mom, do you really want Sister Mei Jia to be our sister-in-law?" Zhou Gui Lai grinned after receiving the money.

"What? Can't do?" Lin Qing He said.

"Of course it can. My eldest brother should marry someone like this. She is gentle and knowledgeable. She is a college student and a nurse. The conditions at home are great. A match with our family." Zhou Gui Lai threw out flatters one after another.

"It's fine to talk about it with me. You aren't allowed to bring it up outside, understand?" Lin Qing He warned.

"I know. I'm not brainless. The birthdate characters haven't been checked yet." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

Lin Qing He was satisfied and sat down with Zhou Qing Bai for a cup of tea. She cozily said: "If this goes smoothly, our family will gain an addition in two or three years."

Zhou Qing Bai had transferred his desire from a daughter to a granddaughter. He kind of wanted to hold a granddaughter, and responded, "Let him work harder."

Chapter 411: Sitting on the cold seat

Zhou Kai, who was celebrating the New Year on his own at the military academy and was clueless about his important role, was currently feeling a little homesick.

Since growing up, this was the first time he hadn't spent the New Year at home and was spending it outside. It really felt a little cold and windy.

"What's wrong? Homesick?" One of his dormmates laughed.

"This is the first time I haven't spent the New Year at home." Zhou Kai replied.

"Come. Let's go to Principal's house," His dormmate suggested.

"Not going. Go by yourself." Zhou Kai originally wanted to follow, but for some unknown reason, he shook his head.

"Why don't you want to? Principal told me to take you with me." His dormmate asked.

"Just say that I'm not feeling well." Zhou Kai waved his hand, and then went back to the room.

In fact, he wanted to go over to have a mouthful of hot soup. But Principal's wife was a bit too friendly. He didn't want to go there too much.

"Are you worried that Principal will introduce his daughter to you?" His dormmate laughed.

"Go to the side." Zhou Kai threw a kick over.

"I say, she looks pretty. Although she is a bit unruly, it's not bad. What's with that expression? What's more, she's nineteen. Not Young." His dormmate continued.

Zhou Kai couldn't bother to respond to him.

Lin Qing He, who didn't know her eldest's situation, was still in a happy mood during the New Year.

New year, new atmosphere. Everything was pretty good.

But after having too many good days, there will always be someone restless who jumps out to make trouble. Such as their niece, Xu Sheng Mei.

Lin Qing He really didn't want to see her anymore. She didn't even attend her wedding. Wasn't her attitude obvious enough?

However, Xu Sheng Mei had her way. She came knocking despite others' dislike.

She hadn't noticed that she had such a personality before. This psychological quality was extraordinarily tough. It was no wonder that she dared to do such things behind so many elders' back. How was she an ordinary person?

"Uncle, Aunt. Zhao Jun specially brought this from home. Both bottles are good wine." Xu Sheng Mei smilingly greeted.

"On this icy weather and snowy ground, you should be at home. You are pregnant" Lin Qing He glanced at the two of them, and finally set her eyes on Xu Sheng Mei. It was the New Year, so she didn't want to touch the mold and uttered.

"I felt a little uncomfortable when getting up this morning. Still, these are what we should do. Not anything less." Xu Sheng Mei smiled: "What's more, we should have come here on the second but there were many guests at home. My mother-in-law wants to introduce me to relatives, so I can't find any time."

"Don't strain yourself over this." Lin Qing He responded as she brought them over to the sofa. She asked, "Sheng Mei can't drink tea. Go and make a cup of honey water for your sister Sheng Mei. What kind of tea do you drink Zhao Jun?"

"Green tea." Seeing her nice attitude, Zhao Jun was slightly pleased and replied.

Then he took out the cigarette and motioned it to Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai said, "I don't smoke."

"My uncle told you last time that he doesn't smoke." Xu Sheng Mei chuckled.

"Then I forgot." Zhao Jun said. He wanted to light one for himself.

Lin Qing He said, "You can't smoke inside." She turned to Xu Sheng Mei: "Moreover, Sheng Mei is still pregnant. Letting her smoke second-hand smoke isn't good for the foetus. You should pay more attention during normal days."

Zhao Jun became irritated. His parents didn't preach to him like that. Still, he couldn't say anything and put the cigarette and the match aside.

"Is Uncle's dumpling shop business doing okay?" Zhao Jun asked.

"So-so." Zhou Qing Bai answered concisely.

Lin Qing He didn't speak either. After Zhou Qing Bai brew the tea, she urged, "Drink tea."

From the start, they didn't like Zhao Jun. Since they were here, they'll entertain him. But if they want them to be friendly, not happening. Otherwise, the other party might think they were trying to flatter him.

"This tea is good." Zhao Jun drank the tea and uttered.

"This tea was bought from the south. It's the best green tea. If you like it, I will give you two packets later. We don't have any at our place." Lin Qing He responded.

Zhao Jun grinned and said, "That can't do."

"No need to be reserved." Lin Qing He said. Turning to Xu Sheng Mei, she chattered a bit. Xu Sheng Mei responded to them one by one with a very well-behaved expression on her face.

After sitting for a while, everyone watched TV. Basically, there was nothing to say.

Probably noticing that it was time to leave, Xu Sheng Mei said stiffly: "We haven't even gone to see grandpa and grandma. Uncle, Aunt, we will head over there now."

"Go. Be careful when going down the stairs. Also when walking. It's snowy, you shouldn't have come out." Lin Qing He said.

After sending them out the door, she ran into Zhang Mei Lian who had just returned.

"Auntie." Zhang Mei Lian greeted Lin Qing He and then looked at Zhao Jun and Xu Sheng Mei. Her eyes lingered on Zhao Jun before returning home.

When Zhao Jun brought Xu Sheng Mei downstairs, he was still full of complaints.

"What's your uncle and your aunt's attitude? I came a long way to be a guest and they treat me like that?" Zhao Jun muttered angrily.

Although he didn't desire it, he found it too much! Not even letting him stay for a meal.

"Go to my grandparent's side first." Xu Sheng Mei was also irritated. She didn't expect that during the New Year, they didn't even let them stay for a meal. How can they not give her face?

Zhao Family was very rich. Now that she has entered the Zhao Family, having or not having a relative like Zhou Family was the same. She was considering their previous connection and she came to have a look.

"I'm telling you. This time is the last I'm coming here. Don't call me in the future. Simply shameful!" Zhao Jun felt he lost face.

Those of his friends wanted to invite him to dinner and may not necessarily agree to it. Now he willingly descended from his high chair to come here, he actually received a cold seat. Thinking about it, he felt enraged!

The couple dropped by Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's place with their stomach full of fire.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He didn't treat it seriously.

Zhou Qing Bai was a friendly person. He usually didn't give anyone an attitude. But he really didn't like this nephew-in-law, so he naturally put up a cold front.

As for Lin Qing He. With Wang Yuan as a comparison, Zhao Jun was simply like dust.

Putting aside that he was vain and arrogant, he didn't have any good quality. With one glance at that personality, one can tell he was a bad apple.

For this niece, Xu Sheng Mei. She had already done her best. As for the rest, she can count on her own blessing. She won't have anything to do with her anymore.

This kind of crop-up happened once was enough. There can never be a second time.

But after such an encounter, these two should see clearly her and her family's Qing Bai's stance and won't come again. It was awkward for everyone to sit together and have no conversation. After all, they really didn't want to see her.

Chapter 412: Taking action

Still, it was the New Year celebration. They received a cold seat at Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's side. However, with the older generations of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, they placed more importance on the celebration of the New Year.

Due to this, they were kept for a meal.

Although this meal wasn't all that rare at all, Zhao Jun's face wasn't so stinky as he regained his face from what happened at Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's place.

However, Zhou Xiao Mei had the same attitude as her fourth sister-in-law.

When she came to find Lin Qing He to take a bath in the bathhouse, she muttered to her fourth sister-in-law: "You haven't seen it. That expression really made me want to kick him out. To the unknown, they would think we wished to worship his stinky feet! "

Just speaking about it had her slightly enraged. It was because Zhao Jun looked down on her Da Lin due to her Da Lin's slight stutter. That was why he ignored her Da Lin.

"If it weren't for Father and Mother giving them some degree of face, don't think about having a bite of rice at home." Zhou Xiao Mei grumbled.

It wasn't like they ate his Zhao Family's rice. What was he looking down for?

People like Wang Yuan, who was young and promising and also the boss of a large garment factory, didn't look down upon her Da Lin. So who did Zhao Jun think he was?

And even when the conditions of her family were average, their bun shop's business was stable now. It wasn't a problem to make a few hundred yuan a month. Even when they were far from being rich, there was no need to butter up to Zhao Jun.

"His kind of person stepped on others as he bolsters himself high. Don't put it in your heart." Lin Qing He said.

"Sheng Mei is pregnant and he isn't concerned about her. How will she live from now on?" Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.

Although she disapproved of Xu Sheng Mei, she was still her eldest sister's daughter. She did hope for the best for her. But from what Zhou Xiao Mei saw, she seems like a former big landlord's maid who served the young master?

She was her biological aunt. So Zhou Xiao Mei felt very uncomfortable when she saw it.

"She chose the path herself. She'll have to keep going even if she walks until her feet are full of blisters. What's more, even though you aren't optimistic about it, she might find it great." Lin Qing He thought otherwise.

She felt Xu Sheng Mei wasn't so fragile. What maid serving the young master was just a retreat to advance. She just didn't know this move would be effective when handling Zhao Jun.

If Xu Sheng Mei can still have the courage to bring Zhao Jun over for New Year greeting from this year on, Lin Qing He will no longer underestimate this niece.

Her thought was really out of the ordinary. Otherwise, she wouldn't really dare come knocking. Was there any embarrassment seen from Xu Sheng Mei? None, she was very calm.

She wanted to use old Zhou family to restrain Zhao family. That way, Zhao Family can see that she wasn't alone. There was old Zhou family behind her.

Lin Qing He was clear about these thoughts.

"Yesterday, I seemed to see Er Ni in a bad mood." Zhou Xiao Mei continued.

During these few days of New Year, Zhou Er Ni lived at the house.

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I don't know. She didn't say either." Zhou Xiao Mei shook her head.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Either way, it was about Wang Yuan's family.

Zhou Er Ni was 20 years old. Was there any necessity for them to say anything to such a grown girl? They should let her solve it by herself. If she can't, this niece will come over and ask her.

Except for Zhao Jun and Xu Sheng Mei, there was nothing else.

During the New Year, the whole family was naturally happy.

As for Zhang Mei Lian from next door, she seemed to be very polite every time they saw her. Lin Qing He didn't care about it. It was just a neighbor. The level of trouble was far less than Xu Sheng Mei.

But Xu Sheng Mei was pregnant after all. In this icy and snowy weather, she would stay in Zhao's house.

Lin Qing He told Ma Cheng Min to keep an eye during his visits to his relatives and friends during the New Year. If there was anyone good, then two or three people will be recruited.

She planned to open another women's clothing store next year because the women's clothing store was really profitable. The profit of the men's clothing store wasn't low. At the most, it can only reach two-thirds of the income of the women's clothing store.

The minimum was only one-third. Which showed that no matter what era it was, women's clothing was the darling of the market.

Men's demand wasn't very high in this area. Especially the men in this era. Most might not change one or two all year-round.

So Lin Qing He wanted to open another women's clothing store, It was a great idea because in the future, there will be a shortage of money. If she didn't open more stores now and make more money, how can it do?

But the shop hadn't been checked yet. It'll have to wait until after the New Year. When th Housing Management Bureau is working there, she'll go ask then.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He went to the movies that day. Zhou Xuan and Hu Zi were left at home. As for Gang Zi and Zhou Gui Lai, they took the camera and went to stroll somewhere.

According to Zhou Gui Lai's meaning, it was necessary to use a camera to keep these memories. What's more, the film Wang Yuan bought for him allowed him to splurge.

"I'm going to Grandpa's side. Are you going?" Hu Zi watched the TV for a while before asking.

Zhou Xuan was reading an English book. His current level of English was extremely high due to Lin Qing He's teaching. When he finished reading this, he would send it to his eldest brother. This book was very good. He was a little fascinated by it.

"You go." Zhou Xuan said as he grabbed an apple to eat.

Hu Zi left him be. He took an apple and came out while chewing on it.

When he came downstairs, he saw Zhang Mei Lian rushing after him. Hu Zi swept a glance at her. Although they had exchanged a few words, they weren't familiar with each other. He ignored.

"Hu Zi, I'm going to buy some flour. It's quite heavy. Can you help me?" Zhang Mei Lian bit her lips while looking at him.

"My name is Huang Hu. Call me Huang Hu." Hu Zi said.

It was weird to be called by his nickname by a strange woman, so he corrected her.

Zhang Mei Lian smiled and said, "Huang Hu, right? Nice to meet you. I will introduce myself again. My name is Zhang Mei Lian. I am your neighbor."

Hu Zi nodded and was about to leave. Old Zhang Family had a so-so relationship with his uncle's family. There was nothing to talk about.

"Huang Hu, I need your help." Zhang Mei Lian followed and said.

Hu Zi bluntly replied: "Buy less. I'm going to my grandpa's house. No time."

"My family forgot to buy more last time. It's definitely not easy to buy this time. I have to wait in line. One trip isn't enough. How can I buy less?" Zhang Mei Lian explained. She couldn't help but mentally disdain. I'm giving you such a good opportunity and you don't know to cherish it!

"What's more, our two families are neighbors. Left and right neighbors. Can't you even help me with such a favor?" Zhang Mei Lian kept going.

Hu Zi was still very friendly. He wasn't familiar with Zhang Mei Lian, so he hesitated for a while and nodded.

Zhang Mei Lian was satisfied and beamed: "Thank you. You are such a nice person. Are you helping at your aunt's place now?"

"En." Hu Zi nodded. Everyone in the community knew that. There was nothing to say.

Chapter 413: Good market

Zhang Mei Lian and Hu Zi made their way to the mall. She asked about a lot of things along the way.

Hu Zi didn't pay much attention to her. He felt that the woman's lip lock was a little bit broken. She kept talking all the way and always kept on inquiring.

One moment, she was asking him how many people were in the family. Then the next was his salary.

"Don't mind me for asking too much. Well, isn't it because I saw you're not bad. I want to introduce you to a girl." Zhang Mei Lian placed a smile on her face.

Only then, Hu Zi understood. A grown lad. Nineteen this year. If he were in the country, he would have to marry a wife.

So he became a little embarrassed and said, "No need. I will go back to the countryside to marry someone from that side."

"Huh?" Zhang Mei Lian was taken aback, "You will go home to marry a wife from the countryside in the future?"

"I have a household registration in the countryside, so I naturally want to marry someone from the countryside" Hu Zi explained honestly.

He never thought of marrying a girl from here, the capital. After all, the difference between urban household registration and rural household registration was quite extraordinary.

There were indeed girls from rural households who married into big cities and obtained urban household registrations. But girls from big cities, who married rural men, obtained rural household registrations.

Few were willing, so Hu Zi didn't give that option a thought at all.

Sure enough, he was an uneducated uncouth boy from the countryside. He had no ambition at all. However, she couldn't find anyone better than him at the moment.

"Household registration is only temporary. Not all girls dislike country guys. There are also some girls who don't care about this, as long as they are nice." Zhang Mei Lian said.

She felt that a girl from the capital like herself, who didn't mind him being a countryside greenhorn, was really hard to find even with a lantern.

"That's true. But it's too few. I don't think I can meet one." Hu Zi shook his head.

If he can marry a girl from the capital, it would be wonderful. Hu Zi wasn't stupid. After his baby is born, he/she will have a grandmaternal family in the capital. This was good for the child.

However, he was also realistic. It was okay if he can't marry a girl from the capital. It was the same if he went back to his hometown to marry a wife. He can bring her over then. All in all, he'll get someone to marry.

"You look pretty good. You should be able to meet someone. If a girl from the capital marries you, what can you give her?" Zhang Mei Lian asked.

Hu Zi was stunned and said, "I have nothing to give."

He only got a salary. Which was only right to give to his wife. But the rest, he indeed had nothing.

Zhang Mei Lian was hesitating whether or not to talk to him anymore.

The rural household registration was enough. This person was completely a wooden knot. He didn't get the hint at all.

And she could tell that there were many brothers in his family. So they were extremely poor.

Zhang Mei Lian hesitated.

She bought ten jins of flour and then brought it home. It was considered a luxury.

Mrs. Zhang who saw her buying back so much flour, the smile on her face became sincere. Seeing her expression, she asked, "What's the matter? The one from next door called Hu Zi gave it to you?"

"Sister-in-law, I'm wondering whether or not to continue with him." Zhang Mei Lian voiced her mind.

Mrs. Zhang said: "Why do you say this out of nowhere?"

"Sister-in-law, you don’t know. His family is very poor and there are many brothers in his family. This guy. Although he is tall, he is like a piece of wood. Not clever at all. Like this, how can I hope for him to come out and work for himself in the future?" Zhang Mei Lian responded.

Mrs. Zhang didn’t care about this, and said, “I’m not sure if he can come out to work alone. However, I do know that this year his aunt has given him a salary raise again. This salary alone is enough to feed you even if doesn't come out alone."

More importantly, once this relationship is established, she'll covet the salary there. When she becomes a relative of old Zhou family, they'll have to arrange a position for her anyway.

"But his person is not good, he has no ambition." Zhang Meilian frowned.

Mrs. Zhang mentally voiced if he was so wonderful and ambitious, would he set his eyes on you?

Have you not look at what your reputation had become? After dating so many guys and getting caught bringing so many people back to the dormitory.

The only thing you can take out is the capital's household registration. What else do you have to show for?

However, these words can't be spoken out directly.

Mrs. Zhang said: "With the way he is, it's still not bad. I think he won't do badly in the future. Also about having so many brothers in the family. Just don't go back in the future. It's no problem to rent a place here. There are other brothers. His uncle and aunt are capable. As long as he works hard, would he do badly?"

Zhang Mei Lian sighed.

If it weren't for negative encounters and those few won't marry her, would she fall to this state?

As for the local residents who want to marry her, their work weres temporary and their conditions at home weren't good. They were even worse than Huang Hu.

What was the use of having the capital's household registration?

"Don't think about it so much. He is very good like that." Mrs. Zhang couldn't help but utter.

She was still thinking that this matter had to be done as soon as possible. If Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai knew about it, they might not be able to get approval.

After all, they wouldn't let their nephew marry someone like this, even when she got a capital's household registration.

Reaching this, Mrs. Zhang couldn't help adding another sentence: "Also, Youngest Sister. Don't assume that he can't marry a wife. You know old Madam Xu's granddaughter, Chen Shan Shan. She is now working in the clothing store. Also, Ma Cheng Min's cousin called Ma Cheng Yue, who is about the same age as him!"

"Those girls. Would they set their eye on him?" Zhang Mei Lian said with a clenched heart.

"How can they not? His uncle has the ability and brought him here. If it succeeds, then their job will be stable. Both of them have salaries. His aunt will think of a way to transfer his registration in the future. Then, it'll be a veritable capital's household registration." Mrs. Zhang snorted. She felt that this sister-in-law slightly lack awareness.

Having such a marriage, what more did she want!

It was indeed not easy to transfer a household registration. It required a state-owned unit's approval and property before can the relocation was possible.

And it might not necessarily succeed.

Ma Cheng Min was able to come back at that time due to Uncle Ma and Aunt Ma nearly exhausting all their coffin money.

Hu Zi delivered the flour for Zhang Mei Lian and then went to his grandfather's side. Because he went a little bit frequently, old Madam Hu was familiar with him.

Old Madam Hu was very optimistic about Hu Zi. Although he was a bit tanned, one can tell he was very energetic at a glance.

She didn't dare to mention it to Mother Zhou. Mother Zhou was currently giving her silent treatment. So she went to find old Madam Zhu to talk about it.

Talk about what?

Naturally about Zhu Zhen Zhen.

Chapter 414: Dumbfounded Hu Zi

Old Madam Hu came over to old Madam Zhu with enthusiasm.

However, old Madam Zhu directly dampened her mood: "What? You want to match my family Zhen Zhen to the country boy named Hu Zi? What kind of matchmaking are you doing? In your opinion, my family Zhen Zhen can't marry out or what?"

When old Madam Hu just mentioned it, old Madam Zhu sprinkled cold water. She suddenly became a little displeased.

She came here with kindness. Unexpectedly, old Madam. Zhu didn't give her face. She spoke: "If you are unwilling, then forget it."

"My family Zhen Zhen will never marry. Rural household registration? How can that do?" Old Madam Zhu was angered. Then she continued: "Old Zhou Family asked you to come over?"

Old Madam Hu denied it.

However, Old Madam Zhu had set her mind that it was old Zhou family who requested old Madam Hu to speak on their behalf, "They can really come up with an idea. If it's Zhou Kai, it'll be more like it."

Old Madam Hu went home. She didn't bother to waste any saliva with old Madam Zhu.

Seeing that her face was ugly when she came back, old Mister Hu couldn't help but said: "Now that the two families are relatives, don't keep putting that face."

Old Madam Hu said: "It's not Zhou Family. Old Zhu Family from next door, they really don't want face!"

Speaking with conscience, old Madam Hu was truly optimistic about Hu Zi.

Because this big young man was full of vitality and upright. Although he got a rural household registration, it wasn't a bad thing.

It was because she didn't have a granddaughter herself, she had recommended him to someone who was like a granddaughter to her.

That old Madam Zhu was short-sighted. Did she not think about it? Having such an uncle and aunt who brought him over and were around, he will definitely get advancement in the future.

It was just a household registration. There was no restriction now. Even if one didn’t have a household registration here, they can come here to rent a house. What was the problem?

But when she heard it was Hu Zi, she became unwilling. Because of his rural household registration. What's more, she hadn't killed that thought. With the way Zhu Zhen Zhen was, it would be strange if she could marry Zhou Kai.

"A horse really don't mind having long face!" Old Madam Hu snorted.

For once, old Mister Hu stood on his wife's side, nodding: "This young man is indeed a good man."

"Right?" Old Madam Hu said, "Zhu Zhen Zhen has many sisters in her family and just one younger brother. These girls are not worth anything. Old Zhu's family prioritizes boys over girls. Now there is family planning. Maybe in the future, they'll get a girl too. They haven't disliked her yet and she disliked him."

"Don't say these things." Old Mister Hu waved his hand: "And you don't have to worry about this. I'm feeling embarrassed to go find old Zhou to play chess now."

"What are you doing? Young Jun and Sheng Mei are doing well right now, no?" Old Madam Hu responded.

She felt aggrieved from all the blame she sensed from Mother Zhou.

Originally, she was just purely joining the string. Swear to heaven and earth, she really didn't have any impure thoughts. Who would have thought something like this would have happened?

Although her grand-nephew was indeed wrong, but this kind of matter required two hands to make a slap. If Sheng Mei didn't agree, would her grand-nephew force her? From the beginning to the end, she did not see any grievances from her.

Why should she blame her? Sheng Mei married into her old Zhao family now. Look how wonderful it was. What was so bad?

"They didn't even want to climb high branches at all." Old Mister Hu waved his hand.

"Old Zhou's family is pretending to be noble and virtuous" In response to this, old Madam Hu pouted her lips.

Old Mister Hu said: "Why is it climbing the branches? Old Zhou Family didn't plan to do this. From what I see, that family is kind."

"What do you know? I've seen it all. That granddaughter of old Zhou family named Zhou Er Ni, she got a boyfriend. A capital's local. You can tell he's rich from a glance!" Old Madam Hu snorted.

Old Mister Hu didn't want to talk to her anymore. What did it have to with her when someone was dating? Too nosy.

Because of what happened with old Madam Hu, old MadamZhu told her granddaughter, Zhu Zhen Zhen about it when she came.

"Old Zhou Family sent old Madam Hu to come over as a middle person to match you to their grandson (from their daughter). That's a rural household registration. They can really dream." Old Madam Zhu disdained.

Zhu Zhen Zhen was paused before her face flushed.

Seeing her like this, Old Madam Zhu asked, "What's wrong?"

"I encountered him at the door just now. He kept staring at me." Zhu Zhen Zhen told with a blushing face.

"What did I say. Out of nowhere, they want to send old Madam Hu over to be their matchmaker? Really a toad wanting to eat swan meat. Are you someone he can eye on?" Old Madam Zhu disdained. She hurriedly warned: "These stinky boys know how to coax people. Don’t let him coax you, understand? He got a rural household registration. If you marry him, you will be a countryfolk from now on!"

"I...I understand." Zhu Zhen Zhen nodded. She didn't want to marry a rural guy. So she decided when she meets this guy named Hu Zi, she'll make it clear to him.

She stayed with her grandma for a while. Washed the dishes and clothes. Old Madam Zhu was still rambling on: "Old Zhou Family got really a small belly. They got a washing machine and refuse to lend it. I have never seen someone stingy like this!"

"Grandmother. I'm done washing, I will go back first." Zhu Zhen Zhen said.

"En." Old Madam Zhu waved her hand.

As soon as Zhu Zhen Zhen came out, she saw Hu Zi sweeping the snow at the door. In Zhu Zhen Zhen's eyes, it was him waiting for her as he knew she was here.

Zhu Zhen Zhen's face turned red at once. Especially since Hu Zi looked over.

"Make way." Hu Zi didn't know this girl was a relative of old Zhu Family. He spoke to the person who was in his way of clearing the snow.

"I...I know about your feeling toward me." Zhu Zhen Zhen uttered.

Hu Zi looked at her with a puzzled look. What feeling? He didn't understand?

"I can only say sorry to you. I shouldn't marry and go to the countryside." Zhu Zhen Zhen turned her head away and uttered.

The conditions in her family were also poor. How can she marry someone worse? If Zhou Kai was willing to marry her, then she would be willing.

After all, she heard that his family's conditions were very good and he can help her maternal family in the future.

Hu Zi understood right then. Still, he was dumbfounded. What...what was the situation?

Seeing his expression displayed that he had suffered a blow, Zhu Zhen Zhen felt she was a bit cruel. However, she kept going: "You...don't think about me. I thank you for your feelings toward me but we are really inappropriate together."

Hu Zi was about to say something when Mother Zhou came out and saw this. She hurriedly said: "Huzi, has the snow been swept? After sweeping, come in. I will give you a bowl of chicken soup to drink while it's hot!

"Oh. Okay." Hu Zi took back the words he wanted to say and ignored this confusing person behind him.

Mother Zhou also ignored Zhu Zhen Zhen. This was a silly person.

But after entering the house, she still asked her grandson: "What's the matter? What are you talking about with Zhu Zhen Zhen?"

"I don't know what she's on about." Hu Zi replied. He really didn't understand. He didn't even know her name. How could he have any feelings for her?

Chapter 415: Weirdo

"Old Madam Zhu from next door wanted to match her to Da Wa." Mother Zhou told to her grandson.

Hu Zi was surprised: "This happened?"

"Yes. However, your aunt didn't agree." Mother Zhou responded. Let alone Fourth's wife, she herself won't agree.

What kind of talent, looks, and academic qualifications did her eldest grandson have? Every aspect was top-notch. Putting aside what kind of person to marry, but it had to be at least a college graduate just like him. Wasn't this too much to ask for?

That virtue of Old Zhu Family's granddaughter. She talked like a cat and acted so squeamish. Mother Zhou didn't like this kind, let alone allowing her to be her eldest granddaughter. No room for discussion.

"Was she looking for you to inquire about Da Wa?" Mother Zhou continued. Don't blame her for asking. This girl had inquired about her eldest grandson with her granddaughter.

"She hadn't." Hu Zi shook his head. Just uttered something he didn't understand.

"Then why did she look for you out of nowhere?" Mother Zhou asked.

"I don't know. I didn't understand what she said." Hu Zi said.

Mother Zhou didn't ask anymore. However, this matter didn't end there because Zhu Zhen Zhen felt that her words didn't enter Hu Zi's brain.

Forget talking to Hu Zi. When she came to her grandmother the next time, she came to find Zhou Xiao Mei and asked Zhou Xiao Mei to pass on to Hu Zi.

"Auntie, I also know that this isn't good, but I really don't have that thought toward your family Hu Zi in that respect. Tell him I'm sorry on my behalf." Zhu Zhen Zhen said with a guilty expression on her face.

Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned and replied to Zhu Zhen Zhen: "I will convey your words to him."

On the other hand, she immediately hopped a bicycle and charged to find Hu Zi.

Seeing Hu Zi, Zhou Xiao Mei went in his face and scolded: "You hooligan. didn't you know that you still have this ability? Are you worried about not being able to marry a wife or what? You actually fancied that kind? Don't you know that one is brainless? They set their eyes on Da Wa. Aren't you making things difficult!"

Hu Zi became stunned silly from this yell.

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were also at home. The family was playing cards together. It was lively. Then Zhou Xiao Mei burst in.

Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, Gang Zi, and Er Ni were all befuddled.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, do you still remember Zhu Zhen Zhen from old Zhu family?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Remember." Lin Qing He nodded. Her mother-in-law had come here to specially talk about it. So she wouldn't forget it so quickly.

"This stinky boy likes her and ran over to confess to her. She rejected him and this stinky boy dared to pester. Without a choice, she came to tell me." Zhou Xiao Mei glared at Hu Zi as she explained.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both turned to Hu Zi. Everyone else was looking at Hu Zi. Hu Zi was stumped. In an instant, he shuddered and sprang up.

He quickly stated: "I didn't. I haven't!"

"Dare to do but dare not to admit it? I was wrong about you!" Zhou Xiao Mei glared.

Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, Er Ni, and even Gang Zi looked at Hu Zi with contempt. They had the same thought as Zhou Xiao Mei. Condemning Hu Zi for daring to act but not admit.

"I'm not stopping you from looking for a girl from the capital. I do wish for the best for you but don’t know how bad your grandma’s impression of Zhu Zhenzhen is? And her impression of old Zhu Family? You dare charge forward. You're sincerely begging for a beating, right?" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.

Hu Zi's face turned red.

"Sit down first and speak slowly." Lin Qing He pulled Zhou Xiao Mei to sit down and stuffed her hands with an orange. Then she looked at Huzi and said, "Tell me, what is going on? Aunt believes you. "

What kind of person was this nephew? It had been two years now. How could she not tell? He wouldn’t be so impulsive. He didn’t dare to talk about this kind of thing by himself. If he did have that kind of thought, he would tell his elders.

"Aunt, believe me. I really didn't!" Hu Zi stated.

"Since you didn't, explain. You keep saying you didn't. Clearly, you have a guilty conscience and have nothing to say." Zhou Gui Lai rolled his eyes.

Gang Zi nodded: "That's right. Third Brother, explain!"

"I don't know what is going on. When did I confess to Zhu Zhen Zhen? I met her twice. Yesterday. Only just yesterday. When she saw me, she said some puzzling words. I don't understand it!" Hu Zi felt that he was going to be wronged to death.

"What puzzling words?" Zhou Xuan asked.

"To not like her. It’s impossible for her to marry me, who got a rural household registration. I was sweeping the snow at the time. I didn’t know which family she was from. How could I like her? That's right, Grandma saw it yesterday. Grandma can testify for me!" Hu Zi recalled and hurriedly said.

Zhou Xiao Mei exchanged a glance with her fourth sister-in-law. There was confusion in her eyes: "Really didn't?"

"Really didn't. How could I do that kind of thing!" Hu Zi firmly shook his head.

"Then why did she say this? That expression looks like she is very distressed by your pursuit." Zhou Xiao Mei was stumped.

She was angry due to Zhu Zhen Zhen's reaction.

"She is simply a weirdo. I don't know who she is. I only knew her name is Zhu Zhen Zhen after hearing it from Grandma. Her grandmother wanted to match her to Brother Kai in the past!" Hu Zi angrily spoke.

He can let what she said be bygones. But he didn't expect that she would seek his aunt today. How can she do this?

If he really said something to her, then it was fine. But he really didn't. Not a single sentence. Someone can actually make this out of thin air!

The whole family looked at each other, not knowing what was going on.

"Xiao Mei, what did Zhu Zhen Zhen tell you?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Xiao Mei repeated what she remembered, and then frowned: "She said it as if it were true. I didn't think that she, a young woman, would even fabricate this kind of thing?"

Was there something wrong?

Compared with Zhu Zhen Zhen, Lin Qing He obviously trusted her nephew more. She said to Hu Zi: "Don't go to your grandparent's side for now."

She guessed the girl named Zhu Zhen Zhen was really brainless. Maybe it was because Hu Zi occasionally glanced at her, she misunderstood?

"Alright. I won't go for the time being." Hu Zi nodded without saying a word. The one named Zhu Zhen Zhen was terrifying, so let's stay away for the time being!

"Since it's a misunderstanding, I'll go back first. I thought it was true, so I came here to teach you a lesson." Zhou Xiao Mei stood up and stated.

"Take some apples and oranges back to eat." Lin Qing He urged.

Zhou Gui Lai grabbed a net bag to store apples and oranges. They got several boxes of it at home.

"It's cold and lack humidity. When you buy it next year, remember to call me and I will buy more, Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.

She can't really always eats her fourth sister-in-law's. Her family's situation was now in good condition, so there was no need to save so much.

"It's nothing" Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Chapter 416: Can't spoil

When Zhou Xiao Mei returned home with these apples and oranges, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were watching TV with the four Su siblings. While Su Da Lin went out for a walk.

This down-to-earth man wasn't lazy at all, even when it was snowy. When he didn't do business, he will go out and walk around to get familiar with the environment.

"You Aunt gave it." Zhou Xiao Mei put the fruit on the table and said.

Su Cheng and others gathered around and snacked on it. Zhou Xiao Mei peeled the oranges for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, "Father, Mother, eat more. This orange is ripe and sweet."

"Why did your fourth sister-in-law give so much." Mother Zhou remarked.

"Fourth Sister saw there are many people here. I will buy some and accumulate them myself next year. Can't always eat Fourth Sister-in-law's." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.

Her fourth sister-in-law had always been generous to her.

After saying this, Zhou Xiao Mei whispered to her mother what Zhu Zhen Zhen had said to her. As expected, Mother Zhou was stunned.

After listening to her daughter's recount, Mother Zhou was so angry that she couldn't speak.

This old Zhu family was truly a bad apple. They actually want to match such a person with a brain problem to her grandson. Fortunately, her sharp eyes were watching. Otherwise, wouldn't it cause a disaster to her precious grandson!

"Fourth Sister-in-law told Hu Zi not to come here for the time being and don't go looking for them. That kind of people gets more interested when given more attention" Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Truly don't know how ugly they are themselves!" Mother Zhou scolded again.

That old Madam Zhu truly treated her granddaughter as a fallen celestial!

When Su Da Lin came back from the outside, he saw his mother-in-law sitting there panting. He asked in confusion, "What...what happened?"

"Nothing. It's cold, why are you going outside?" Zhou Xiao Mei poured hot water for him and said to him.

"Go... go out... walk around." Su Da Lin smiled.

He went out to look at the properties. He wanted to buy a place for his own family. He couldn't always live with his parents-in-law. After all, his family was now stable.

The bun shop's business was very good. Everyone around here knew his bun shop. When managed well, it will do well in the future.

So it was time to find a property nearby and move out at that time.

"Have you been looking for a house?" Father Zhou asked since he knew his youngest son-in-law.

"En." Su Da Lin nodded.

"Why look for one? Isn't it good to live here? Tian Tian and Ya Ya are both young and you two got to open the bun shop. Where do you have time to take care of your children?" said Mother Zhou Mu.

Cheng Cheng and Xun Xs un can go to school by themselves, so it wasn't a matter. However, both granddaughters will have no supervision.

"Move later." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

Living with her parents, they saved a lot of effort. Otherwise, they will be running around like crazy with four children and the bun shop.

"Disturb... disturb Father... and Mother." Su Da Lin hesitated.

It was fine when they just came here as there was no other way. Now it wasn't good to live like this all the time.

"What disturb? Live for another two or three years. Tian Tian and Ya Ya will have grown up a lot by then. You can move out if you want to then," Mother Zhou urged.

There was no problem with living with her daughter’s family. Having lots of people at home made it lively. After all, it was spacious enough.

"En. We will live for another two or three years." Zhou Xiao Mei agreed.

"Give...give ...rent." Su Da Lin said.

"Fourth Sister-in-law said no need for this. We just pay the electricity bill." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke.

Su Da Lin smiled and didn't say anything. Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law took care of them a lot.

"I... I'm going to... look for Fourth Brother... to take a bath... at the bathhouse." Su Da Lin said.

"Go." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

Su Da Lin went to find Zhou Qing Bai. They brought along Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai as well as Hu Zi and Gang Zi.

"As soon as they leave, our house is quiet." Lin Qing He said to Zhou Er Ni.

Zhou Er Ni's lips curled into a smile.

"It's okay to date, but don't fall back on your homework." Lin Qing He reminded.

Zhou Er Ni blushed. Then with a hint of hesitation appeared between her eyebrows. Lin Qing He didn't ask her either.

After a long time, Zhou Er Ni said by herself, "Fourth Aunt, I don't know if I should continue dating Wang Yuan."

"Huh?" Lin Qing He looked at her.

It was the seventh day of the New Year today. And after today and tomorrow, Zhou Qing Bai’s dumpling shop and Su Da Lin’s bun shop will open again.

On the fifth day of the New Year, Wang Yuan also came to eat with Er Ni.

"His mother doesn't like me so much," Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips.

On New Year, she and Wang Yuan went to his home and met his parents. Wang Yuan's father was still very nice, while Wang Yuan's mother's attitude was very cold.

It was the kind of cold that people know at first sight that they didn't welcome her.

She didn't say a word to her and held a haughty attitude. This made Zhou Er Ni dislike her.

Lin Qing He didn't know what to say. She looked at Zhou Er Ni and said, "How many boys in his family?"

"There are four. Wang Yuan ranks third," Zhou Er Ni answered.

It was only when she went Wang Yuan's home, she knew what a real rich family was. That was truly extraordinary rich. There owned cars. Yes, more than one.

Their home was especially spacious. It got a large garden.

"Does Wang Yuan know about his mother's attitude toward you?" Lin Qing He asked.

"He know. He was very protective of me." Zhou Er Ni's lips curled.

This was undeniable. Wang Yuan had been protecting her the whole time. Because of this, his mother became even angrier.

Wang Yuan's two elder brothers had married and got children of their own already. Those two sister-in-laws weren't easy to get along with. There was a younger brother underneath. However, he went to study abroad and wasn't at home.

"When you came out of the Wang family, did Wang Yuan tell you anything?" Lin Qing He said.

"He didn't say anything. Just told me not to think too much." Zhou Er Ni sighed.

She knew that Wang Yuan was treating her well. The matter of marriage can be decided on being treated well, right?

She didn't have a strong temperament. If it was Lin Qing He, she wouldn't be afraid of any scene. Who makes her unhappy, she can make them even more unhappy. Their personalities were different.

Zhou Er Ni was gentle. She just glared when pushed to the edge. Although she wasn't bad at interacting with people, she couldn't handle those things in that complicated environment.

Lin Qing He didn't know what to say and just uttered, "You are only 20 years old now. What are you worried about? It's not too late to marry again at 22. Let Wang Yuan wait and see if he have patience with you."

She found Wang Yuan promising but her niece whom she watched growing up was more important.

"He is a little anxious." Zhou Er Ni hesitated.

Wang Yuan was six years older than her. He was already twenty-six this year. Not young.

"You don't need to worry if he is in a hurry. You don't have to be anxious anyway." Lin Qing He taught: "It's good for women to be considerate of men, but you don't have to excessively spoil him. Your uncle treats me wonderful enough, right? Still, when I shouldn't let him have his way, I won't. Sometimes one should let a man reflect on his own. How can he let you marry him with an ease mind. Let him come up with a charter.”

Chapter 417: 'Saying going, then going' holiday

Lin Qing He felt Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan will be in for a hard time. It didn't matter. As she said, her niece was only so old, so let's date first.

If it doesn't work out, then break up. They don't have to worry about getting married.

But the next one, finding a better person than Wang Yuan would be difficult. So let them both figure it out by themselves.

Zhou Qing Bai returned with the children. All feeling refreshing.

Lin Qing He grabbed the vanishing cream and put it on him. As soon as the children were about to clamor for the same treatment, they were sent out by Lin Qing He.

Only the two of them were left in the house. A rare peace and quiet.

"The shop is going to be opened tomorrow. There isn't much business at this time," Lin Qing He said.

"Where do you want to go?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

Lin Qinghe thought for a while. There was no place she wanted to go. After all, although the development of this society was already on the rise, it was still slow in the end.

So there was really no place to go to have fun at this time.

Zhou Qing Bai suggested, "Go to Hai City?"

"No. Let's sleep at home." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He began to prepare the things he needed to open the shop tomorrow. He was going to need to go to the shop to wait for meat delivery.

They were already ordered. Both pork and lamb were in large quantity.

Lin Qing He had nothing to do, so she took a book and read it. On the eighth day of the New Year, Mother Weng came to see her.

"It's was so abrupt of me to come and find you when you are so busy on this New Year." Mother Weng said with a smile.

"What can I be busy with? You don't know how bored I am now. You came at the right time." Lin Qing He was delighted and very enthusiastic.

Mother Weng sat down and noticed the English books on the table. She knew Lin Qing He was reading these books when she arrived.

There was admiration in her tone: "I heard Guo Liang mentioned that your English level was even praised by the principal."

"It can't be disdained." Lin Qing He smiled and asked: "How about honey and grapefruit tea?"

"Alright." Mother Weng nodded.

Lin Qing He used a glass jug to brew a large portion. Then she sat and drank with Mother Weng. She spoke, "Drink more and get moisturization. The skin won't be so dry. I think it will be cold for a while. Compared to our hometown, it's much colder over here. The coldest back then is about the same as the normal winter here in the capital."

"It's alright here. I heard from my family Guo Dong that it's colder over at Hei Long's side. I also heard that there is an ice city there, which seems to be very beautiful." Mother Weng said.

"The ice city seems to be in Ha'er?" Lin Qing He uttered.

"I don't know. Anyway, it should be in that area. I haven't been there yet." Mother Weng said while drinking the sweet and sour honey and grapefruit tea.

"We can take a look together when you have time. I'm getting agitated from all the boredom." Lin Qin He suggested.

"When will the semester resume for you?" Mother Weng asked in response.

"After the Lantern Festival." Lin Qing He answered.

"It's too late. Otherwise, we'll go there together. Mei Jia went back to school today and her dad went out to be a guest at someone's house. I'm the only one left at home. We could bring Young Xuan and his brothers together. It's not a bad idea." Mother Weng said.

Lin Qing He calculated the time and said: "If you want to go, it's actually okay. Eight days back and forth is enough."

She read books every day at home and got no other pastimes. She wanted to go out to explore. After all, she was idle anyway.

What's more, she really hadn't been to an ice city in this period.

"Really going?" Mother Weng asked: "If going, then I won't sit around anymore. I have to go back and pack my luggage. Let's depart tomorrow?"

What she didn't say was that she had quarreled with Father Weng. The old man was so bad. She didn't want to see him these days.

"No rush. Sit down first." Lin Qing He smiled: "It's only some clothes to pack anyway. There is no need to be like before when you need a letter of introduction or the like. Not much effort needed."

"But would Young Kai's dad agree?" Mother Weng said.

"He is busy with opening a shop and he has no time to mind me. How could he not agree?" Lin Qing He responded, "How about Mei Jia's dad?"

"Don't worry about him. I'll be going out with you. He can't disagree to it," Mother Weng said.

Like this 'saying going, then going' holiday happened.

When the boys heard about it, they expressed they wanted to go. Hu Zi and Gang Zi both got an expression of coveting.

"Second and Hu Zi go with us. Third, you stay at home with Gang Zi." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

The two older ones can help with the luggage. The younger ones, forget it. Let them stay at home as left-behind children.

"I don't want to. I want to go too!" Zhou Gui Lai didn't agree: "Mom, you and Dad gone to the south without taking me. You and Aunt Weng will go to see the ice city in Ha'er. This time I must go. If you don't take me, I will buy the ticket myself!"

"Stinky boy!" Lin Qing He glared at him.

But it was useless to glare. In the end, she could only add one more. Gang Zi appeared envious.

Since Third was going, it wasn't a big deal to add Gang Zi too.

So the original trip for Lin Qing He and Mother Weng turned into one with a bunch of big and small lads.

Lin Qing He remembered and ordered, "Second, go to your aunt's place and ask your sister Er Ni if she wants to join in ."

Since they were bringing so many, it was fine to bring one more niece.

Unsurprisingly, Zhou Er Ni was also going.

If she can follow her fourth aunt to see the outside world, why not go? She has to go.

As for Wang Yuan, no need to mind him.

The plan was complete. Let them go to pack their bags.

Lin Qing He noticed that Zhou Qing Bai was grumpy. Especially obvious displeasure.

When Zhou Qing Bai was upset, he was silent with a poker face.

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He was in a good mood. She thought she would have to stay at home for a while before starting class. A trip with Mother Weng came at a good time.

With entertainment, her whole person was full of energy.

"You're leaving me home alone?" Zhou Qing Bai spoke as he watched at his own conscience-less wife.

Lin Qing He responded without looking back as she packed her things, "What's the matter? You are that old, do I still have to worry about anything."

"I am the only one left at home?" Zhou Qing Bai stated again.

"I originally wanted to leave Third and others with you, but you have also seen it. He insisted on following, so I can only take them with me." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai laid on the bed without looking at her. His back was back to her.

When Lin Qing He noticed something was wrong, Zhou Qing Bai had been angry for more than an hour.

In the middle of the night, she can only coax him by feeding the wolf.

"How long will you be gone?" Only then, Zhou Qing Bai reluctantly agreed to this matter, even though it was useless if he didn't agree.

"I will be back before school starts." Lin Qing He replied and went to bed.

Can't be helped. Her family's Qing Bai's precious knife didn't get old. It struck her so that she lost her cover and armor. She was really no match.

Chapter 418: Soaking in hot spring

On the second day, Lin Qing He brought Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and Zhou Er Ni over to find Mother Weng.

Because Weng’s house was on the way to the railway station.

Zhou Qing Bai accompanied them all the way. It wasn't just him. Father Weng also appeared reluctant when they reached Weng's house.

Mother Weng was especially overjoyed. Looking at the luggage in the children's hands, she smiled and said, "Are you all coming?"

"Ain't that right. Got to help you with your baggage, Aunt Weng." Zhou Gui Lai grinned and responded. He went over to pick up Mother Weng's bag.

He put his own stuff with Gang Zi's. It was just a few underwears and a few inner clothes. They were put together in one bag with his second brother and Brother Hu Zi's and carried by Hu Zi.

Zhou Xuan was carrying Lin Qing He and Zhou Er Ni's one. With Mother Weng's, there was only three baggage for so many people. Not a lot.

"Okay. We'll go by train. You guys can go back by yourself." Mother Weng said when their ride arrived.

"You got to open the shop. Go back." Lin Qing He directed at Zhou Qing Bai.

So the group hopped onto the train. Zhou Qing Bai and Father Weng were a bit sympathetic to each other.

"If you don't want to cook by yourself, you can go to my shop to eat." Zhou Qing Bai said to Father Weng.

Father Weng sighed, "On such a cold day, they say they want to travel and just go. All the way to Ha'er too. Aren't they afraid of the cold!"

Zhou Qing Bai couldn't agree any better.

"Speaking of which, I had implicated you." Father Weng stated.

Of course, he knew that his wife didn't want to talk to him. It was why she went to travel. After all, they quarreled yesterday. As for the reason for the quarrel, he couldn't recall. Still, a quarrel had happened.

Then she was annoyed with him and was going to travel.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't take it seriously. His wife was bored from the start. Otherwise, no matter what Mother Weng said, it would be useless. He won't be mad at others.

The two waved goodbye. Zhou Qing Bai went back to open a dumpling shop.

At this time, there wasn't much business. Still, the door was open.

Aunt Ma also started to wash the dishes. It was cold at this time. They used warm water to wash. Lin Qing He had given her vanishing cream for her hands.

"Why did Teacher Lin and the others go on a trip out of nowhere?" Aunt Maknew about it too and wondered.

"Bored at home and want to go out to explore before school starts. The children are also brought along to see the world." Although Zhou Qing Bai was reluctant to part, he still said with an open attitude.

Aunt Ma nodded and said, "It's good to take them out to see the world. I'm still thinking about whether to take Little Dan to the frontier for a holiday next year."

She was just going to see her eldest son's family. Although they called each other and exchanged letters, they hadn't seen each other for many years.

"You should. When you're going, tell me beforehand, Aunt. I will give you a few more days." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"No need. Normal holiday break is enough." Aunt Ma smiled.

"It's not enough. The journey on the road will take so many days." Zhou Qing Bai said, "It's also a rare trip."

"Alright then." Aunt Ma smiled: "When that happens, I will ask my daughter-in-law to come over and fill in for me for a few days. Although she can't speak the same dialect as us, she can still work."

"It'll be a while. We'll talk then," said Zhou Qingbai.

He had a good impression of Ma Cheng Min, while his impression of his wife, Huang Xiao Liu was so-so. No prejudice either. However, he felt it wasn't appropriate for a lone woman to work over here with a man. He'll look for an old aunt or granny when the time comes.

That was how much a conventional man valued the distinction between men and women.

Wang Yuan dropped by in the afternoon.

He thought Zhou Er Ni was with her grandparents. When he went there, he found out she wasn't and was informed by Mother Zhou.

"Er Ni? She, her fourth aunt, and the boys have all gone on a trip and caught a ride early this morning. They must be gone now." Mother Zhou said.

"Gone on a trip?" Wang Yuan was stunned: "Where did you go to travel on this snowy day?"

"I also said that it's better to stay at home in this snowy weather. These people can really toss around themselves." Mother Zhou muttered.

"What toss around? If it weren't for taking care of these little ones, I would like to go with Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei chimed in.

All four of her children were still young. It can't be helped. For ten years, she can basically forget about getting away and be as cool as her fourth sister-in-law.

"Aunt, where did they travel? How many people went?" Wang Yuan asked.

"A lot. Everyone at my fourth sister-in-law's side except my fourth brother." Zhou Xiao Mei answered: "I didn't hear clearly where. Something about going to see some ice city."

"Ice city?" Wang Yuan was puzzled. So he came over to ask Zhou Qing Bai.

"Went to Ha'er." Zhou Qing Bai told: "The train at nine o'clock this morning."

"So sudden. Why did they go so far?" Wang Yuan said.

"Look at the ice city. The ice city there is beautiful and there is a big hot spring." Zhou Qing Bai explained.

This was what his wife said. Even he hadn't been in a hot spring yet. He felt a bit resentful when saying this. She didn't say anything in advance and just left.

"What need is there to go to a place as far away as Ha'er to soak in hot spring. We have one in the capital!" Wang Yuan stated.

"Where?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at him in surprise.

Although he had been in the capital for two or three years, he hadn't visited so many places. He really didn't know that there was a hot spring in the capital.

Wang Yuan knew. It was a long way from here. Wang Yuan had his own car, so it wasn't far at all.

"Fourth Uncle, when are you free? Let's go for a soak?" Wang Yuan smiled.

"Bring Uncle Wang and your grandparents." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"That's a must." Wang Yuan immediately jollily answered.

So the business was only done for one day today. It was closed on the eighth day.

Old Wang, Father Zhou, Su Da Lin, and Zhou Qing Bai rode in Wang Yuan's car and came to the hot spring together.

Zhou Qing Bai's intention was to come and recognize the way. When his wife returns, he would often bring his wife there for fun. His wife enjoyed these.

It was time to bring out the truck that was bought last year and was put in his wife's mysterious space. It will be convenient to have a car by then.

After arriving at the hot spring, old Wang looked at it and remarked with emotion: "Good lad, you know such a far place."

Coming here from home was a full three hours drive before arriving.

Father Zhou was also very excited. He hadn't soaked in the hot spring before.

Today they were going to call Mother Zhou, but it was only Mother Zhou herself. There was nobody to take care of her and she didn't understand. So they got Su Da Lin to join them.

As for the shop, let Zhou Xiao Mei watch it.

So these men comfortably soaked in the hot springs. Have to say, it was really comfortable. However, the expense was a bit high.

Five people came for fifty yuan. The average price was ten yuan.

Chapter 419: The weather wasn't on their side

This consumption was generally the level that the working class was reluctant to spend. But for this group of people, it was still affordable.

Zhou Qing Bai was very satisfied.

He decided to bring his wife over. After all, this was a pure natural hot spring. Simply wonderful.

There were also hotels where they can stay. If it was getting late, they can also stay here. There were restaurants around too.

"This...this is...to develop the tour...tourism?" Even Su Da Lin couldn't help asking.

"Definitely tourism development. I estimate that business will be booming in the future. Other already stole the march on it." Wang Yuan said with some regret.

This hot spring was contracted to three big families. Although their Wang family had some influence, they couldn't get hold of it.

Su Da Lin nodded. He also felt that this place was particularly good. The only downside was that it was too far away.

Of course, it was also because of the ice and snow. The train didn't drive fast. So it took three hours. Normally, it was about two hours.

To say it was far, it wasn't.

It was easy to get hungry after soaking in the hot springs, so they headed to the restaurant for a meal. Only then they went back home.

The car was driven by Zhou Qing Bai on the way back.

"I didn't know that you can drive, Fourth Uncle." Wang Yuan smiled.

"Your fourth aunt can too." Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows.

This time not only Wang Yuan was surprised, but even old Wang, Father Zhou, and Su Da Lin were surprised.

"Your wife can drive this kind of vehicle?" Old Wang asked.

"Learnt it in the south. Just missing a driving test." Zhou Qing Bai answered calmly.

"Awe... awesome!" Su Da Lin couldn't help but said.

This wasn't a bicycle. It was a car. He didn't expect Fourth Sister-in-law to know how to drive. Simply too capable.

However, strong woman Lin Qing He always gave this impression. So everyone was surprised for a short while and then calmed down.

"This car is thirty-six thousand. When you save enough, buy one. I will introduce someone to you, Fourth Uncle. It will be much cheaper." Wang Yuan smiled.

He bought this car himself. He also bought a property near Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. It was very spacious. He belonged to the category who had a house and a car. He earned it by himself. ot relying on his family at all.

"We'll see in the future." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

This car was more expensive than a truck. After all, it was much more upscale than a truck. Still, they got a truck. So would it be far for the family to get a car?

In this matter, Zhou Qing Bai was still very confident.

At the end of last year, the annual income was summarized. The annual income reached more than 38,000 yuan. This didn't include the reselling in summer vacation.

Today, he didn’t open the shop. He just went over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's place to eat.

At the same time, Lin Qing He and others were also in good spirits on the train.

"This is the first time I have come out by myself. What's more, to such a far place." Mother Weng played the card in her hand and said with a smile.

"It's nice to come out and explore more," Lin Qing He called out passed and jollily responded.

Zhou Gui Lai continued, while Gang Zi passed.

The four were playing cards together. Hu Zi and Er Ni were watching from the side. As for Zhou Xuan, he was reading an English book.

Because of the large number of people, the boringness of this journey hadn't been felt.

They happily traveled all the way to Ha'er.

It was truly freezing here. They found a decent guest house and checked in. Lin Qing He said, "Fortunately, we came prepared and all armored up. Otherwise, we wouldn't dare to get off."

"Yeah. It's so much colder here than our side." Mother Weng responded.

They requested two rooms. Lin Qing He, Zhou Er Ni, and Mother Weng shared a room. The four boys squeezed into a double room.

The few of them could take care of others. When Lin Qing He's side had rested enough, they brought up a takeaway.

"Mom, the receptionist below said that we can't go. The weather forecast shows that the wind and snow will be too heavy tomorrow and the day after and all the bus going there have stopped." Zhou Xuan said.

"All stopped?" Lin Qing He was stunned.

"What a coincidence. We just arrived and can't go." Mother Weng also uttered.

"Not only the ice city, but also to the hot springs can't be accessed. All transport had been canceled." Zhou Xuan threw up his hands.

"Eat first. We'll go down and ask afterward." Lin Qing He said to Mother Weng.

"En." Mother Weng nodded.

After finishing the noodles, they came down to inquire with the receptionist.

"You came from afar to see the ice city? Then you must be truly idle." The receptionist said: "But there is no way. Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow is said to have blizzards. The rides have been all stopped now. No way to go."

"What about the hot springs near here?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Can't go either," the receptionist answered.

Lin Qing He didn't believe her. People in some tourist areas would mislead unfamiliar travelers in this way. The reason was that they can't go to the scenic area for this reason or that. In fact, they actually want people to take their transport.

However, the next morning, Lin Qing He had to believe it even if she didn't believe it. At this time, the people weren't so cunning, because the snow on the next day was really heavy.

"I guess this snow will really take two or three days." Lin Qing He sighed.

"We came to see some snow this time." Mother Weng was also dumbfounded.

It was a rare chance to come out all the way to see the ice city. No one thought that they wouldn't be able to go anywhere. They came here to see the snow in a different place and then they have to go back the same way.

It went without saying they can only go back. What else can they do? The transportation at this time wasn't comparable to the future generations. In the future generations, one can have a good time going back and forth in four or five days.

But right now, just the train alone took a lot of time.

It took about two days to come here. Lin Qing He planned to come and play for three days. The budgeted day was seven because the semester started on the 16th of January.

Whether it was her or Zhou Xuan, they both had to go back to school.

However, if the next two days were blizzards, it would definitely be impossible to have fun. They didn't go back right away. They waited for a day.

The snow was still heavy the next day.

"Let's go back tomorrow. This snow is too big." Mother Weng said.

"Alright. Second, Hu Zi, you two go buy tickets." Lin Qing He instructed.

It was a rare trip to make, but it was a pity that the weather wasn't on their side. It was impossible to go anywhere under such heavy snow.

So on the third day, this group of people went back the same way they came.

"Came here for nothing." Zhou Gui Lai got on the train, laid on his soft sleeper, and sighed.

"It's not for nothing. The train station in Ha'er got quite some knowledge." Gang Zi said with a grin.

"Ha'er is pretty good." Zhou Er Ni nodded.

"We came out to go back here. We haven't seen anything. It's really face-losing." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"You're afraid of losing face? Your face is thicker than the city wall." Zhou Er Ni retorted in mirth.

"I'm wronged. I'm sad." Zhou Gui said.

But anyway, the group of people can only go back the same way they came.

Chapter 420: Vicious thoughts

Although they didn't get to see an ice city, Lin Qing He and Mother Weng had established a revolutionary friendship along the way.

It had also made Mother Weng particularly satisfied with the atmosphere of Zhou Family.

She felt if her daughter married over and has such a sensible and capable mother-in-law, it wouldn't bad, right?

Lin Qing He felt that Mother Weng was a kind and gentle soul. So she was also satisfied.

After all the way back to the capital, it happened to be the Lantern Festival when the group arrived.

"How about not cooking at all. Get old Weng and eat lamb dumplings in our shop." Lin Qing He suggested.

"Oh, I can't really." Mother Weng said with a smile.

"No need to be reserved. Go back and drop your baggage. Then call old Weng. We will wait for the next bus and head over." Lin Qing He insisted.

"No need. You head back first. I will ask old Weng later. If we haven't reach there before 5:30, then you can eat by yourself. Don't worry about us." Mother Weng responded.

"Then remember to come." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Weng arrived at her stop soon. Once she got off, she waved and went back. She thought that Father Weng was home, but unexpectedly he wasn't.

But when Lin Qing He and the children get back, they saw Father Weng at the dumpling shop.

"Oh, old Weng, you are here. I just told Mei Jia’s mother to get you and spend the Lantern Festival together with us and she got off her stop. Quickly cycle back and bring her over." Lin Qing He rapidly uttered at the sight of Father Weng.

After going out, the relationship development was very fast and the way of addressing had changed.

Father Weng grinned and said, "Then both of us will disturb you tonight."

"What disturbance. The more, the merrier," Lin Qing He replied.

Father Weng laughed and rode his bike back. Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai, and Zhou Qing Bai also looked at his wife.

"I've been away for so many days, did you miss me?" Lin Qing He walked over, avoided Er Ni and the rest, and whispered.

Zhou Qing Bai swept a glance at her and then continued to make dumplings. Lin Qing He knew he must have missed her.

She was tired after sitting on the train for so long, so she went to lie down on the second floor.

Zhou Er Ni helped her fourth uncle.

Zhou Xuan and the boys took their stuff home to drop them first. They laid on their sofa and felt greatly relieved.

Although traveling was fun, it was extremely draining in terms of energy consumption.

"Hurry up. Clean up and go to the shop. It's almost time for dinner." Hu Zi urged.

"It's only four o'clock. I estimate it will be around six o'clock when we start eating." Gang Zi responded.

"That's right." Zhou Gui Lai also laid down. He didn't want to move.

Lying on the sofa was uncomfortable, so he went back to the room to go to nap. Gang Zi followed too.

A big bed was added to the room, which was enough to sleep. After all, they were still teens. The two fell asleep in a while.

"I will also go in and lie down for a while. Call us later, Hu Zi." Zhou Xuan said.

"Go." Hu Zi waved his hand. He didn't sleep. Instead, he went straight to the dumpling shop. However, he ran into Zhang Mei Lian downstairs.

They were considered acquaintances, so Hu Zi nodded and prepared to leave.

"Where have you been these days? I haven't seen you." Zhang Mei Lian asked.

"Went to Ha'er to play." Hu Zi replied: "Are you looking for me for something?"

"My colleague gave me two movie tickets. Just want to ask you if you are free." Zhang Mei Lian bit her lips and smiled.

"No time. Busy." Hu Zi glanced at her, then turned and left.

In his mind, he muttered, 'What was this girl mean ah? Looking for him to watch a movie? A young woman asking him to watch a movie, was there a mistake?'

Zhang Mei Lian froze. She didn't expect that when she took the initiative to look for him to watch a movie, he refused.

This country boy. Why was he such a blockhead? He should have taken the initiative in this kind of thing. Now she had taken the action, he didn't even know how to receive it!

Zhang Mei Lian had doubts again. Can such a person really bring her happiness? No matter how she looked, he was so unreliable. Grew so big for nothing.

Zhang Mei Lian gritted her teeth again. She planned to depart.

"Are you trying to chase my cousin." At this moment a voice sounded.

Zhang Mei Lian turned around and saw Xu Sheng Mei.

Although Xu Sheng Mei dressed a little puffy, she did seem to have a good life after marrying. Her complexion was also excellent.

Hu Zi was considered her younger cousin brother. Although they were all the same age, 19 this year, she was one month older than Hu Zi.

"It's you?" Zhang Mei Lian naturally knew Xu Sheng Mei. Although she lived outside and rarely returned back then, she had seen her. What's more, she had seen her and Zhao Jun during their return on 5th.

"Hu Zi is my cousin. My name is Xu Sheng Mei." Xu Sheng Mei introduced.

She didn't expect to come over today to visit and come across this scene.

"I know." Zhang Mei Lian scanned her. How can she not know? It was spread all over the community, saying that old Zhou Family's niece was beautiful and married a very good family.

From what she saw, her appearance was meh. Not as pretty as the rumor said.

However, the man she saw last time looked pretty handsome. One can he came from a rich family at a glance. How did set his eyes on this kind of country-folk?

"Just now, I seemed to hear that you want to invite my cousin to watch a movie?" Xu Sheng Mei smiled.

Zhang Mei Lian said nothing.

"Don't be surprised. Hu Zi is like this. He doesn't understand girls' minds at all, but he is a good guy. Although he got a rural household registration, his family conditions aren't bad." Xu Sheng Mei spoke.

"The conditions are OK? I heard him say that the conditions at home are pretty bad." Zhang Mei Lian said.

"It may seem a little bit worse off in the capital, but in the countryside, it's not bad." Xu Sheng Mei shook her head: "And my aunt wants him to go out and do it alone. He will definitely be promising in the future."

"You're serious?" Zhang Mei Lian hurriedly asked.

"Naturally, I am. Didn't you see that my aunt recruited his brother? She wanted to cultivate them, brothers." Xu Sheng Mei assured with a smile, but there was a hint of vex in her eyes.

They were all nephews. However, her brother Sheng Qiang tried to come over several times, but her uncle and aunt didn't agree. While the two cousins from her second aunt's family were beckoned over. Why was the difference so big!

Zhang Mei Lian smilingly said, "That's pretty good. Teacher Lin is really nice."

"I'm telling you these things because my cousin isn't young. Nineteen. He can marry a wife. If he can marry a girl from the capital, then his Huang's ancestor will be burning a lot of smoke." Xu Sheng Mei jollily stated.

Then she changed her tone and said, "But it's better to keep this matter from my aunt, or else my aunt would be the first to disagree."

Who in the community didn't know this Mei Lian was a bad apple. Don't know how many guys she had been through. If she and Hu Zi become an item, she would want to see how her aunt explains marrying this thing back to her second aunt!

Chapter 421: Small separation win over the newly-wedded period

It was clear that Lin Qing He didn't look highly upon Zhang Mei Lian.

Every time she greeted Lin Qing He, she never gave her any response. If she was to know, then she will definitely firmly put a stop to it.

"Don't worry, I won't tell on you. What's more, I will help talk for you with Hu Zi, but you have to promise me that when you marry Hu Zi, you have to stay and live well with him. I hope he can marry a girl from the capital." Xu Sheng Mei said.

"That's for sure." When Zhang Mei Lian heard that she was willing to help her, she hurriedly promised: "What's being said outside is all fake stuff. Those talkative women slander me because our Zhang family had the power back then and didn't help them, neighbors!"

Xu Sheng Mei snorted in her heart. If you weren't bad, people would talk about you?

"Naturally I believe you." Xu Sheng Mei pursed her lips and smiled. Then she bid goodbye to her.

Originally, she wanted to go upstairs. Now, she turned around and headed directly to the dumpling shop.

Seeing her coming out again in this cold weather, Zhou Qing Bai frowned, "Today is the Lantern Festival. You should be staying at home and eating dumplings. Why did you come out?"

"Today's the Lantern Festival. I already had breakfast and lunch at Zhao's home. I want to come over here for dinner." Xu Sheng Mei smiled.

"Sister Sheng Mei, please go to grandpa and grandma's side to eat. There will be guests coming here later. Too many people here." Hu Zi said.

Father Weng and Mother Weng will come later. Old Wang too. Zhou Er Ni went to the garment factory to find Wang Yuan. Wang Yuan will also come.

So there were a lot of people.

"What guests are coming?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.

"It's Aunt Weng and others." Hu Zi answered.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't care too much, and said, "Then I'm fine with going to grandpa and grandma's side." Anyway, it was enough to come to old Zhou's house and show her face.

"It's very cold. Zhao Jun isn't with you?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

Obviously,, he wasn't very pleased. Even when he was disappointed with this niece, he didn't want her to be treated like that by Zhao Jun.

Xu Sheng Mei knew that her uncle still cared about her, and replied, "Zhao Jun is a little busy."

In fact, she wanted to ask Zhao Jun to come together today, but because Zhao Jun received a cold bench during the New Year and he got strong self-esteem, he wasn't willing to come over today.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her but didn't say anything else.

Xu Sheng Mei headed over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's place.

When Mother Zhou saw her, she uttered with ire, "On this cold day, why are you running over here and not eating dumplings at Zhao's house?

"Grandma, I know that today is Lantern Festival. I came here to accompany your two elders and eat dumplings." Xu Sheng Mei said as grasped her arm.

Mother Zhou hadn't wanted her to hold her arms at the beginning. But she didn't say anything after taking her pregnancy into account.

Zhou Xiao Mei had already come back at the moment. Seeing this niece, Xu Sheng Mei comes over, she didn't want to see her.

She hadn't forgotten that Zhao Jun looked down on her family's Da Lin during New Year's Day and disdained her family's Da Lin's stutter. He didn't want to talk to her family Da Lin at all.

Did he think everyone wanted to talk to him? Her Da Lin was too kind and just wanted to say a few words to him!

"Aunt." Xu Sheng Mei greeted her when entering the door and then said nothing.

Toward her uncle, she got curry favor. As for her aunt's side, no need. It was just that one bun shop. How much can it make in a month?

Zhou Xiao Mei gave an unnecessary nod and didn't say much.

Xu Sheng Mei remained to eat dumplings.

Lin Qing He felt completely refreshed as after that nap. Even if she didn't want to admit it, she was getting old.

When she came downstairs, Father Weng and Mother Weng were already there. Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan too.

Lin Qing He was embarrassed and sent Zhou Qing Bai a glare. She said, "Everyone is here and you didn't call me."

"There's no use. We just got here. I catch up on my sleep." Mother Weng laughed.

Lin Qing He grinned. Then she got Hu Zi to go back and call the boys over. It was time for dinner.

When chatting with Father Weng and Mother Weng, Lin Qing He didn't forget to speak to Wang Yuan. The atmosphere was never cold.

When they arrived, the whole family gathered around to eat dumplings.

If a customer comes over to eat dumplings, Zhou Qing Bai would make their orders. It was very simple.

"This mutton dumpling is really delicious. However, would a dumpling this big make any profit?" Father Weng asked Zhou Qing Bai.

"Small profits but quick turnover." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Since last year, the price of his dumplings had been raised. It wasn't only his dumplings, but also the price of flour and meat were raised too.

However, Zhou Qing Bai’s profit did raise a bit but not a lot. He still adhered to the principle of small profits but quick turnover.

"You can manage your business. You have a good reputation. I didn't know your shop before. When I came to this area to inquire about the location of old Zhou's dumpling shop, someone would show me the way." Father Weng knew how to talk and said heartily.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He both grinned.

But really, the dumpling shop was very famous in this area.

The only thing that can compete with Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop was Su Da Lin's bun shop. But that was a distance from here. Su Da Lin's dumpling shop was also very popular.

When his business model was on the same path as Zhou Qing Bai, rather make less money and earn a good reputation instead.

Father Weng and Mother Weng had a filling Lantern Festival meal and sat around until almost eight o’clock before returning.

Zhou Qing Bai closed early today. Lin Qing He had class tomorrow, so naturally she will go to bed early.

"Wait for the holiday. I will take you to a good place." Zhou Qing Bai hugged his wife to show how much he misses her in this while and said

"What good place? I won't go if it's too far. Maybe there will be heavy snow and road closures." Lin Qing He waved her hand. This time took quite a toil. It was all on the road to and forth. It would be better to stay at home.

"Go to the hot springs." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"Hot spring?" Lin Qing He looked at him: "Is there a hot spring here? I haven't heard of it."

"It's a bit far away. It's three hours on a snowy day. I estimate it will be almost two hours away without snow." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"How did you know that there was one?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Wang Yuan brought us there." Zhou Qing Bai smiled. He told her about the hot spring trip that happened when they were gone.

"Wang Yuan can really enjoy." Lin Qing He remarked: "We got to find a time to take out our truck."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. This thought coincided with his. Taking out the truck would make traveling far much more convenient.

The two negotiated that they'll go next time when Lin Qing He had a holiday. It was truly a small separation win over a newly-wedded period. They went to bed early.

Chapter 422: Buy a house first

Lin Qing He started her normal commuting life the next day. Basically, all of the shops in her hand were opened.

But these matters were left to Ma Cheng Min to manage.

Ma Cheng Min had recruited three new workers; a young lad and two young girls. All had some kind of relative relationship. The three of them were arranged to go to other shops to learn to serve guests. Hu Zi, Er Ni, and the others would mentor them.

As for Lin Qing He's fifth shop, the renovation had already begun. It wasn't at the place as the women's clothing shop and the men's clothing shop. Almost halfway to the beverage shop near the cinema.

This shop was bought by Zhou Qing Bai on 10th of January. The shop was really spacious. Although the price was slightly high, they didn't mind it.

At present, Ma Cheng Min had got someone to do the decoration. He had placed an order of a considerable amount of clothes with Wang Yuan's side.

"Order this much? Fourth Aunt is going to open another shop?" Wang Yuan was surprised when he got the order.

His childhood pal laughed: "Calling Fourth Aunt so smoothly. When do you plan to invite me for a wedding wine?"

This hit Wang Yuan's sore spot.

Wang Yuan sighed. He was already twenty-six this year. He wasn't young anymore. How can he not want to get married? But from what he saw that so far, Er Ni didn't have such thoughts.

Naturally, he wanted to coax her. But it was all going according to the rules. He couldn't even kiss her small mouth. At most, she let him hold hands and that was it.

"What? Still haven't got her tied yet." His childhood pal was surprised: "Didn't you take her back to show your parents during the New Year."

"I did, but you know my mother." Wang Yuan said.

Originally Er Ni's attitude was soft, but after seeing his parents... His father was fine. It was his mother's attitude at that time. Simply hurtful. It was the first girl he brought home. But his mother didn't give any face.

Knowing Er Ni got a rural household registration, she didn't say a word to Er Ni. How could Er Ni feel good?

However, this girl got a temperament too.

Wang Yuan rubbed his chin and beamed. His mother didn't like her and she didn't say a word to his mother. No fawning at all.

But really, Wang Yuan liked that little temperament.

"Enough, don't grin like that. Hurry up and marry her back and warm the quilt." His childhood pal uttered with disgust.

Wang Yuan handed over the matters in the factory to him and then came to find Zhou Er Ni.

Zhou Er Ni was at the clothing store. There wasn't much of a business as it was the off-peak season. When he arrived, Zhou Er Ni was teaching the two new girls Ma Cheng Min had brought. As for the guy, he was serving in the men's store across the street.

"Shan Shan, take them to fold clothes again." Zhou Er Ni saw Wang Yuan coming and instructed Chen Shan Shan.

"Okay." Chen Shan Shan responded.

Zhou Er was almost like the manager of this shop. She was basically in charge of everything in the shop.

"Why are you here?" Zhou Er Ni came out with Wang Yuan.

"Come to see you." Wang Yuan answered.

Zhou Er Ni glanced at him. Wang Yuan smilingly, "Let's watch the movies tonight?"

"No time. Night school is about to start, so I have to prepare for it," Zhou Er Ni said.

"Don't deceive me. Evening school will start at the end of January at the earliest." Wang Yuan said.

Zhou Er Ni didn't really want to go on dates with him. She had made a lot of small moves. "Then I must study."

"How much time can a movie take? What's there a new release today. It seems pretty interesting." Wang Yuan persuaded.

Unable to resist him, Zhou Er Ni finally agreed.

"I noticed Fourth Aunt ordered a lot of women's clothes. All of them are spring clothes. Can this women's shop alone be able to digest it all?" Wang Yuan asked.

"Fourth Aunt is going to open another shop on Yuan Street," Zhou Er Ni answered.

What's more, she'll help manage these women's clothing stores. Right now, the staff was being trained, Then one new recruit will stay with her. Chen Shan Shan will bring one new guy and one new girl to the new store.

"Aunt Fourth got the courage." Wang Yuan smiled.

One shop after another. There was quite a sum of them. What's more, one was a small workshop with a lot of staff. It was said to have a two-shift system set up.

Wang Yuan was currently studying this two-shift system and wanted to implement it in his garment factory.

Mother Zhou was also talking about her fourth daughter-in-law, Lin Qing He opening a new shop.

"So many shops, this... can she manage? Da Wa's mother has to go to work on most days. She is very busy." Mother Zhou couldn't help but say to Father Zhou.

How could Father Zhou understand these? He just uttered: "Kill two more chickens and send it over. More nourishment needed."

Mother Zhou nodded and stated, "I will catch a few more chicks this year."

She also felt that Fourth's wife must be exhausted. So many shops as well as work. Simply a pile of matters.

In the bun shop, Zhou Xiao Mei was chatting to Su Da Lin. She emotionally remarked: "Fourth Sister-in-law is too capable. Compare with her, I seem useless. Da Lin, would you dislike me?"

"Like... like you." Su Da Lin responded.

Zhou Xiao Mei gave him a pleased eye-roll. Then she displayed some hesitation. Su Da Lin saw her like this and asked, "What...what's wrong?"

After a pause, Zhou Xiao Mei asked, "Da Lin, do you want to open another bun shop?"

Su Da Lin froze. At once, he didn't know whether to cry or laugh: "We...we...we are already...busy...with this one"

"I know, we are a little too busy with this." Zhou Xiaomei sighed.

The children were still young. Thankfully, her parents were here. Otherwise, they will be extremely busy. So she wanted to open another bun shop. Which was a bit too impetuous.

"First...buy... a...a house." Su Da Lin replied.

According to his plan, he wanted to buy a house first. Although his family saving wasn't small, not much either. After all, when he bought the bun shop, there wasn't much left.

And this year he had to buy freezers and the like, which also cost a lot. There were the children’s tuition and fees, daily expenses, etc piling up. Their income was considerable. Around four to five thousand annually, which is quite a lot. Still, it wasn't cheap to buy a better house now.

He had asked Wang Yuan. Wang Yuan bought a place near where they lived. It was a little bigger than the one they lived in and cost ten thousand.

Su Da Lin didn't plan to buy an apartment. The children couldn't fit in it. After all, they were used to living in a spacious area. He didn't dare to buy something as big as Wang Yuan. Something smaller. As long his family could live in it, it was fine.

But even so, at least six or seven thousand would have to be prepared. It would take a year or two to save this.

After all, it wasn't good to keep living with his father-in-law and mother-in-law.

"Listen to you." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. They got to buy a house of their own. Her parents' place was originally rented by her fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law for her parent. There was no reason to keep living here. Having their own house was more practical.

Chapter 423: Lost the baby

Lin Qing He's fifth shop matter passed like that.

It renovated for few days. Also, the three new recruits. They no longer needed them to order around.

Currently, their salary was only half of the standard as they were still on a trial period. Have to wait until they become the official employee before it can be discussed.

After Lin Qing He got busy, she felt more fulfilled.

The days at work were really tiring and she wished to get a holiday. While, on a long break, she will miss the days at work.

It was worth mentioning that Lin Qing He's salary had risen again this year. Although it had only increased by five yuan, it was better than nothing.

When it comes to her salary level, it was really much higher than the current average level.

This was 1983. Some workers with ten years of working experience didn't change their positions and only got forty yuans of salary.

For example, the position that Uncle Ma gave to Ma Cheng Min in the past. Uncle Ma had worked for almost his entire life and only got forty yuan.

Although prices have increased, forty yuan was enough for a family of five to frugally use.

Although Lin Qing He had increased the salary a little this year, it was truly a little. After all, the issue of salary wasn't just simply giving the salary. One also had to consider the salary level of other factories.

Can't have too much of a difference.

Got to be close to the outside. Lin Qing He didn't intend to stand out.

What's more, the salaries paid every month were quite a lot.

Lin Qing He originally intended to take the truck out earlier as it would be convenient to go to the hot springs during the holidays. But after thinking about it, she decided to forget it.

Wait until she goes to the south this summer vacation. She will drive back with the right reason.

However, on this day in mid-March, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai borrowed Wang Yuan's car. The couple took Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang to the hot spring.

As for the shop, it will be taken care of by their two sons.

Have to say that this hot spring was really excellent. They were all independent hot springs and pure natural ones. It was extremely comfortable to soak.

"It's too expensive. It costs ten yuan per person." Although Mother Zhou enjoyed it, she felt a little distressed about the money.

"It does cost ten yuan now. This hot spring is comfortable to soak in. I estimate the price will be more expensive when we come over later." Lin Qing He said honestly.

She was very satisfied when she came here this time. The hot spring was enjoyable. Her family Qing Bai had long wished to bring her here.

"Going to be more than ten yuans? Then who would come." Mother Zhou exclaimed.

In Mother Zhou's opinion, this time fifty yuan was gone for five people. How much was one's pay in one month?

There was a generation gap between Lin Qing He and her, so she won't say much.

"It's not easy to make money. Don't spend it like this. We also have a bathhouse near our place. A bath is only three dimes." Mother Zhou told her son.

"En. Alright." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

When they got home, Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Old lady was always like this.

However, Mother Zhou received some nagging from Father Zhou: "Your son and daughter-in-law took you to the hot springs. You don't have to pay a penny and actually grumbled all the way. Can you be any more annoying?"

Father Zhou had endured all the way back. Old Wang was present and still kept going once they got in the car. What did she intend to do?

It wasn't like Son can't afford it now. What's more, how often would they go there? Although it was indeed extravagant, how many years can they live to enjoy these luxuries?

The son and daughter-in-law were filial, so there was no reason to stop them, right?

When Zhou Xiao Mei came back, she saw her mother sitting on the sofa sulking. So she asked, "What's wrong? Didn't you go to the hot spring?"

Father Zhou wasn't at home. He went to play chess with old Mister Hu from next door.

Although there were some frictions between the old ladies, Father Zhou and old Mister Hu and old Mister Zhu were still in harmony. After all, there was no direct conflict. It was just senseless stir between the women.

So they went on their merry way.

"I was just saying a word or two about the hot springs being too expensive? Your father quarreled with me when we got back." Mother Zhou angrily replied.

"How much is it?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Ten yuan each. So spent fifty yuan for five people." Mother Zhou answered.

"This is indeed a bit expensive." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. This was the truth. The bun shop business was very good, but it only made a profit of ten yuan or so a day. How can fifty not be a lot?

"That's right!" Mother Zhou found a kindred spirit and said: "It's not just that money. We also ate a meal there. I think it cost a few yuans. Even though your fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law can make money, money can’t be spent like this, right?"

"You quarreled with my father because of this?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Your father thinks I'm annoying. Thinks I'm old now and talk too much." Mother Zhou babbled.

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Although it's a bit expensive, it's a rare visit. Since it's spent, then it's spent. Don't talk about it, Mother."

Mother Zhou pouted her lips and said, "I won't go next time. It's expensive."

Zhou Xiao Mei internally remarked, according to my fourth sister-in-law's temperament, there probably won't be next time after you nagging after this trip.

Actually, Zhou Xiao Mei hit bullseye.

Although Lin Qing He didn't care about these trivial things with Mother Zhou, she won't want to call Mother Zhou next time. Next time she was going to call Father Weng and Mother Weng.

Life was going well, but in April, Xu Sheng Mei had a miscarriage.

The reason was that she accidentally stepped on the glass marble that Zhao Jun's nephew from his eldest brother's side had scattered on the ground and fell. A loud crash had sounded and immediately red was seen.

Although she was rushed to the hospital, the five-month fetus couldn't be saved.

Lin Qing He and others didn't know this at all. After all, there was quite a distance between them. Old Zhao Family felt very guilty of this kind of matter. Would they take the initiative to come over here to inform them?

It was Xu Sheng Mei who came to talk about it after sitting in her post-natal confinement.

Her whole aura conveyed that she could fall with one wind blow. So slender and weak.

Even Zhou Xiao Mei dropped by and told Lin Qing He: "This good girl had been ruined by this old Zhao Family like this. Old Zhao Family is simply going overboard!"

Lin Qing He had her reservations about this. These were Xu Sheng Mei's words. If she didn't see it with her own eyes, she wouldn't take it to her heart.

Xu Sheng Mei's image in her heart was on the same level as Zhao Jun. The two were the same weight. It was no wonder why they got together.

Now it was like this, Lin Qing He wouldn't sympathize with either. When she chose Zhao Jun, she should have this expectation. Zhao Family wasn't really so peaceful.

Especially with Mother Zhao. She was truly what her colleague in her previous life talked about, a smiling tiger.

What's more, the baby was lost and Xu Sheng Mei can still be so calm. Hu Zi and the others wanted to seek justice for her. They were all stopped by her.

Lin Qing He estimated that Zhao Family had probably given some compensation.

After Xu Sheng Qiang traveled over, Lin Qing He thoroughly understood.

Chapter 424: Vacant a position

"This niece of our old Zhou family is really formidable." Lin Qing He remarked emotionally to Zhou Xiao Mei.

Zhou Xiao Mei frowned: "Is she using the baby's matter to arrange Sheng Qiang into Zhao Family's factory?"

"En." Lin Qing He nodded. She hadn't voiced out a darker thought.

Xu Sheng Mei wanted to bring her brother over. This was something she had been longing for a long time but never had a chance.

Moreover, Lin Qing He felt that Xu Sheng Mei choose Zhao Jun in the beginning because she liked Zhao Family. They got a factory. Father Zhao was at the level of the factory director. How difficult could it be for him to arrange for an individual to go in.

However, from the start, Xu Sheng Mei married highly. She had never had a chance to bring it up because, at Zhao Family, she was originally at a lowered position. So don't think about requesting her brother to come over.

Now that this matter had happened, she took advantage of the situation and mentioned it. That smiling tiger Zhao family also wanted face. After all, a baby was lost. This wasn't a trivial matter and they didn't want to cause a scene.

So they used a job to plug it.

Lin Qing He guessed these. She felt that even if it was off, it wouldn't be off too much.

And if she guessed correctly, then this niece, Xu Sheng Mei was quite formidable in scheming.

Afraid the group of nieces from old Zhou Family can't compare to one of her.

She won't be left out in terms of cleverness, but when it came to tricks, no one can match her.

Zhou Xiao Mei spoke honestly: "What is Sheng Mei thinking? Qiang Zi can't recognize many words. After entering the factory, wouldn't he embarrass her?"

Entering the factory wasn't so easy to enter. Without a certain level of education, one won't know how to operate things. People around them will single them out.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. It was old Xu family's own business.

While Mother Zhou's heart softened. She knew Lin Qing He didn't like Xu Sheng Mei, so she didn't dare to tell Lin Qing He. She just said to Zhou Xiao Mei: "Qiang Zi came here. How should we arrange him?"

Zhou Xiao Mei found this inexplicable: "Whoever told him to come, whoever make arrangements. there's no need to say, right?" Then she persuaded her mother: "Mother, if you have time, raise the chickens. I heard from Fourth Sister-in-law that Da Wa will be back in two months. He can only stay for a week at that time. You have to nourish Da Wa as soon as possible."

"He hasn't been back for almost a year. This time, he can only stay for seven days?" Mother Zhou's attention was instantly diverted.

"Yes. Your eldest grandson truly didn't have it easy. These grandsons (from daughters), let their grandparents worry about them. It's not like they are Cheng Cheng and the others, who don't have grandparents (from father's side)." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke.

"I know. I was just asking. How can it do if we don't help them, siblings a bit?" Moher Zhou sighed.

"Anyway, don't come to me and Da Lin. We both have to get up and work at four o'clock. We are so busy that we don't have time to take care of these." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Mother Zhou didn't say anything.

Although Xu Sheng Qiang came, he was very arrogant. Except for showing up on the first day, he never came again.

Although Lin Qing He didn't care at all, she still shook her head in her heart.

When it comes to mentality, Xu Sheng Qiang was still very tender. Far inferior to his sister Xu Sheng Mei. Even when she received a cold seat, she still kept coming.

Every time she visits, she can forget all the unpleasantness from the previous time. Like nothing happened. She really didn't understand. How did someone like First Sister and First Brother-in-law raise a daughter like Xu Sheng Mei?

Although Xu Sheng Mei and Xu Sheng Qiang's head-wrecking problem cropped up, the days were still peaceful. As for Xu Sheng Qiang's coming, it wasn't a big deal. It can't affect her family's life, right? That would be thinking highly of him.

On Sunday, Lin Qing He got a day off, Mother Weng came to look for her.

The two of them were having honey masks facial in the room.

Lin Qing He told Mother Weng about her eldest's upcoming return during the summer vacation: "He can only come back for one week. He's been away for almost a year."

"You have to get used to it. I didn't see my eldest for two full years once." Mother Weng said.

"By the way, Guo Dong isn't young anymore. Has he found someone yet?" Lin Qing He asked. It was difficult to ask questions like this before. Now the relationship between the two was close, she can naturally ask.

"Not yet." Mother Weng replied: "I'm getting a little anxious. He's about to become twenty-seven."

"He can marry." Lin Qing He nodded, "Did the neighbors left and right not introduce someone? He probably won't have that time on his own."

"They did. Can't count how many of them were introduced. However, he had pushed it off. From the twenty-third until the present, he hasn't married. The girls who wanted to see him in the early years had long had children." Mother Weng said, "People don't want to introduce him to someone now."

"He got high demand then." Lin Qing He said.

"What high demand? If he doesn't marry a wife, he will have to bachelor for the rest of his life." Mother Weng muttered.

"Such an excellent young man. You don't have to worry about him being a bachelor at all." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Do you still have a niece back at home?" Mother Weng asked.

"Back at home?" Lin Qing He looked at her in surprise.

"Yes, if there is someone suitable, please introduce her to my family Guodong. Don't worry. Although he isn't much of a talker, he is definitely reliable." Mother Weng laughed.

Because they weren't siblings and were considered cousin. So even if old Zhou family had a suitable niece to marry Weng Guo Dong, it would not affect Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia. Also, people won't consider it as swapping family members.

After all, the cousins were separated by a branch. It was considered as being a close family.

Lin Qing He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

But come to think of it, there actually was.

Da Ni had married early and got two children. Although Er Ni hadn't married yet, she was still dating Wang Yuan.

San Ni below married last year. Si Ni was appropriate. This year, she was just eighteen. Two years younger than Er Ni.

At this time, she had reached the legal age.

However, Lin Qing He didn't mention this because she was worried that the gap was too big. After all, Si Ni had been in the village since she was young. Although she was a good girl with an upright mind and worked nimbly, marriage wasn't so simple.

That's why Lin Qing He didn't say anything about it.

Now that Mother Weng mentioned this, Lin Qing He pondered whether she should call Si Ni girl over here?

At the beginning of this month, she sent away a new recruit with an additional half a month's salary because of slow hands and unclean acts (stealing).

For this matter, Ma Cheng Min had came to apologize.

Lin Qing He didn't find it any surprises. She had times when her sight was wrong. Also, Ma Cheng Min didn't know how to read minds. How was he to know the person he was introduced to by someone will definitely be good?

So a position was vacant.

Chapter 425: Old Zhou Family's improvement

Lin Qing He wasn't bringing Zhou Si Ni over to marry Weng Guo Dong.

Of course, it wouldn't be bad if a union could be formed. After all, Weng Family’s family environment was really good. The family background was also great. The daughter-in-law won't have it hard when she enters the door.

Lin Qing He didn't take it seriously.

Back then with Da Ni, she can forget it. At that time, her family hadn't come here yet. However, the kids behind were actually brought out to see the world and gain insights. It was beneficial.

Of course, the premise that they behave.

However, with Xu Sheng Mei as precedent, Lin Qing He was hesitating on bringing Zhou Si Ni over.

Of course, whether it was Eldest Sister-in-law or Zhou Si Ni, she watched them grew up and had got along with each other for so many years. Everyone knew each other well.

But because of suffering from Xu Sheng Mei's block, Lin Qing He didn't mention it straight away.

In May, Lin Qing He had a phone call with Eldest Sister-in-law.

She often talked on the phone with Eldest Sister-in-law. At least once or twice a month. Eldest Sister-in-law sometimes called her office.

After all, she was the first branch. As the eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law, they should call to check up on Father Zhou and Mother Zhou who lived here now once or twice a month. They didn't need to consume any expense, so it was only right to call.

During the phone call, Eldest Sister-in-law told her on the phone: "Yesterday Third Brother came back and told me to let you know. See if it’s not convenient. If it is, buy him a motorcycle back from the south side during the summer break."

"He thought it through?" Lin Qing He smiled.

During the trip last summer, she and Zhou Qing Bai brought one back for her brother. It cost more than 700 yuan, which was indeed not cheap.

At that time, both Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law were hesitating. Lin Qing He left them be and let them think by themselves. Now, they thought it through.

"They had. You don't know how glorious it is for your brother. That motorcycle can make one obsess for a while." Eldest Sister-in-law merrily spoke.

Motorcycles in the early 1980s were certainly rare, especially in the countryside. If in the city, it was normal enough. After all, some people have small cars. Motorcycles weren't extremely rare.

Still, it wasn't often seen.

After Third Brother Lin owned a motorcycle last year, he really came and went like the wind.

Not only were there more things loaded each time, but the most important thing was that he wasn't that tired.

Riding a bicycle to and from the city once or twice wasn't a problem. However, this was all year round. Even when one can endure hardship at this time, the body can't stand it.

And since having such a motorcycle, Third Brother Lin, the capable businessman, headed to a reservoir farther away. There had a family that raised many ducks.

He went to collect duck eggs, ducks, and live fish from them. The whole shop got more variety.

Business naturally went up. Due to the motorbike, he wasn't so tired.

While Third Brother, he was pedaling his bike. It was fine if he was doing the same as Third Brother Lin. Now that the distance widened, his mind began to move.

But motorcycles were too expensive. A shop only cost that much and this was more than 700.

So Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law still hesitated. Until a few days before Lin Qing He and Eldest Sister-in-law talked on the phone.

Third Brother asked a man, who came to buy chicken on a motorcycle, how much that motorcycle cost?

He said that he didn't buy it himself, but rather his friend brought it from the south. One cost eleven hundred.

Both Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law heard it. On the spot, they only remarked that the vehicle looked really majestic and so on. When the guy left, they slapped their tongues.

Only then, the couple knew how kind old Fourth and Fourth's wife were.

Not a penny was earned. How much they bought in the south was how much was charged. Look at guy's friend, they made almost four hundred after the change of hands. Simply treating people as fat sheep.

Because there was such an event and from seeing Third Brother Lin;s business prosper after the motorcycle, Third Brother gritted his teeth. When he went to the countryside to collect produces, he talked to Eldest Sister-in-law.

Lin Qing He agreed. As for whether the motorcycle will increase in price, it didn't matter. How much it was was how much it'll be. There was no need to deliberately pay the same price as her brother.

There shouldn't be too much of a difference.

"I will leave you with a batch of pickled duck eggs this year. When you come, take them to the capital to eat." Eldest Sister-in-law jollily mentioned when they were about to hang up.

"Then I won't hold back with Eldest Sister-in-law." Lin Qing He smilingly replied.

"What is there to hold back." Eldest Sister-in-law grinned.

Both sisters-in-law hung up. Eldest Sister-in-law paid the village branch secretary’s wife the phone bill and smiled: "Using this quite frequently. I'm sorry."

"No need to be. It sounds like you sisters-in-law have such a good relationship. We don't see it often in our village." The village secretary's wife smilingly remarked.

Today's old Zhou family got a very good reputation in Zhoujia Village. It wasn't like they didn't give money. It was just making some phone calls, not a big deal.

Eldest Sister-in-law made some polite comments before heading back.

The village branch secretary's wife said to the village branch secretary, "Only the second branch in this sixth uncle's family doesn't make progress. The other three branches are all developing for better."

"What are you saying. Isn't the second branch doing okay?" the village party secretary responded as he smoked a big cigarette.

The village branch secretary's wife didn't comment. They had their own family matters to complete, so how could she care about other people's affairs.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother moved into the new house at the end of last year. They used the old Zhou's place as firewood storage. Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law's whole family only come back for a few days during the New Year.

Now, only the second branch was left over there.

When Third Brother went to the countryside to collect vegetables and eggs, Eldest Sister-in-law told him about it.

"Then I have really trouble old Fourth and Fourth's wife." Third Brother replied with a smile.

He knew that it wasn't easy. After all, was bringing it back from a place so far in the south an easy task? But he had no way of doing it himself, so he could only rely on old Fourth.

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say much. She mentioned Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were doing well over there.

"Qiang Zi went there. How is it now?" Third Brother continued.

Eldest Sister-in-law was stunned: "When did Qiang Zi go to the capital?"

"A while now. Eldest Sister-in-law, did you not know?" Third Brother said.

"I didn't hear Qing He mention it." Eldest Sister-in-law shook her head and asked, "Did Qing He let him go, or what?"

"I don't know. First Sister had sent Qiang Zi to the stop and dropped by my place." Third Brother explained.

Eldest Sister-in-law nodded. When her second daughter called back, she would ask her second daughter what's going on then. How could Qiang Zi watch the shop with his temperament? It would be easy for him to get into conflict with others.

Chapter 426: Hopeless

Eldest Sister-in-law was right to worry.

It happened within two days.

After Xu Sheng Qiang was arranged to join Zhao Family's factory, he was quite proud. After all, he got it through family connections. His sister was the director's daughter-in-law, how could he not be proud?

Originally Xu Sheng Qiang was the type to bully others. Although he didn't know anything and can still enter the factor, he felt insecure deep down.

After all, he was from the countryside. He always felt he was a head lower.

However, he was prideful and arrogant. He refused to lower himself to learn from others. Especially when he got a strong country accent.

Gradually, people in the factory often badmouthed him. Due to nepotism, they didn't dare to say it in front of him. But it was spread all over the place behind the scenes.

Although Xu Sheng Qiang sensed the mocking in their eyes, he didn't know that they had dragged him through mud.

Still, gossips and rumors will always be encounter by the involved person.

But after the occurrence, a fight broke out. That guy didn't dare to fight back because he was a relative of the factory director's family, so he was beaten into serious condition by Xu Sheng Qiang.

Like this, he entered the hospital!

Suddenly, Father Zhao and Mother Zhao were angry. Especially Mother Zhao. When they went home to eat, she immediately scolded.

She didn't directly mention names but rather attacked with innuendo.

"It's enough that he got in through family connection and don’t have to do anything. He actually dares to beat people. Although our Zhao Family can make the decision, the factory isn't our Zhao Family. Even if it’s Zhao Family's, can you do this?"

"Definitely a country person. Can't be shown in public. The guy just said a few words, is there a need to put the guy in the hospital? Not civil at all. Does he treat here like a poor countryside?"

"If it weren't for using our money to settle it this time, it won't be over yet. Have to go directly to the police. At that time, nobody can help him. He would have to squat inside. Don't even think about turning over in this life after leaving a mark!"

"..."

Xu Sheng Mei forced a smile and said, "Mom, Qiang Zi is at fault in this matter. Although the guy made irresponsible remarks behind his back, he shouldn't hit anyone no matter what. Don't worry, mom. We had visited him and apologized to him. The medical expenses and the likes, we'll pay."

Mother Zhao coldly snorted, "It's enough that he enters the factory and gets paid for nothing for such a long time. And he still endlessly make trouble for us. I think he needn't go anymore!"

"Mom, don't worry. This time I will give Qiang Zi a good scolding. Let him properly work. Absolutely won't stir chaos for Zhao Family." Xu Sheng Mei assured.

Mother Zhao shot her with two daggered eyes and said nothing more.

Xu Sheng Mei reluctantly ate at the dinner table, then went to the kitchen to carry the pre-packaged food, and came out of Zhao's house to find her brother.

Xu Sheng Qiang rented a place outside to live in. He did not live in Zhao Family. Zhao Family did not allow it. What's more, there was no spare room.

"Sister, why did you only come now? I'm almost starving to death." Xu Sheng Qiang said upon her arrival and took the food box.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't stop him from eating either. Seeing that he was devouring it, she said indifferently: "After eating, you can pack your things and go back."

"Huh?" Xu Sheng Qiang almost choked. He couldn't help but cough. Finally, he swallowed the food in his mouth, then stared at his sister, "Sister, what did you mean by that? You want me to go back? ?"

"Not going back? Then are you want to continue to cause trouble here!" Xu Sheng Mei uttered with a solemn face.

"What? Now you married to a rich man and became a wealthy family's young madam, you want to kick away us, family members?" Xu Sheng Qiang glared.

"You brat, when will you be more sensible? Mother really spoiled you!" Xu Sheng Mei said angrily, "Do you know how heavy the price I paid to get you here?"

"What heavy price? It's my nephew who was killed by their Zhao family, so they agreed to let me come!" Xu Sheng Qiang responded.

Xu Sheng Mei took a deep breath and said, "Letting you come over is a great opportunity, right? Can't you study hard and firm your position. I, alone, don't have the ability to continue to watch out for like this. Aren't you clear what kind of life I have in Zhao Family?"

Zhao Family was indeed excellent. Rich family background and excellent conditions. The three meals a day were also top-notch.

But none of these belonged to her. She was just a daughter-in-law that entered Zhao Family. There were two sisters-in-law on above and a formidable mother-in-law on top.

She had no maternal family or backing. Her situation wasn't good!

"It's hard to come over here. You don't want to go to Uncle's side or grandparent's side. Do you know that us siblings don't have any foundation in the capital? Except for old Zhou family, we have no one to rely on. I had told you to go over several times, but you still don't go!" Xu Shengmei hated that iron can't become a steel track.

"Go there for what? Don't know how much Uncle and Aunt don't want to see us. The last time you got married, she didn't even join the feast!" Xu Sheng Qiang harrumphed.

"It’s only Aunt who doesn't like us. She's not related to us. Although Uncle, Grandma, and Grandpa are angry, they still love us in their hearts. But if you don’t drop by often, then don’t think about having any of their doting, understood?" Xu Sheng Mei lectured.

If possible, who would want to sit on the cold seat over there? But if they didn't go to sit on the cold seat, they won't even receive a helping hand if anything happens in the future.

Did they think she didn't know they didn't like her? Despite the dislike, she still went!

Xu Sheng Qiang obviously didn't stand at the same viewpoint as her and said, "I'm not going. Go by yourself!"

After that, he continued to eat his food.

As if he cared about old Zhou family? He could stay in the capital without relying on old Zhou family!

Xu Sheng Mei was so angry that she wanted to beat this useless guy. She spoke, "I don't care what you think, but you have to go to Grandpa and Grandma's side. I'll be going in a few days. You have to come with me!"

"Brother-in-law? I'm going to find Brother-in-law." Xu Sheng Qiang replied.

"He can't do his part well, what's the use of finding your brother-in-law!" Xu Sheng Mei said.

Almost nothing was going to go well. The younger brother was hopeless. Her man was a prodigal. She herself wants to enter the factory. However regretfully, she didn't know many words!

If she knew earlier, she would have gritted her teeth and learn from Zhou Er Ni at that time. Why did she mindlessly watch TV all day long?

But it's useless to say it now. The main thing was to get her brother go to his maternal grandparent's house more. He had to go!

Although he had beaten people, the incident was passed like that. It was just that Xu Sheng Qiang's interpersonal relationship in the factory had become worse.

On a rare day off, Xu Sheng Mei brought him over to old Zhou's as a guest.

Chapter 427: Want to enter night school

Xu Sheng Qiang didn't really want to come, but he couldn't beat his sister. In the end, he came over.

Seeing the siblings dropping by, Zhou Qing Bai didn't mention anything. Just asked them if they were hungry.

"No need to trouble yourself, Uncle. We came here after eating." Xu Sheng Mei smiled and asked, "I just went to the apartment building. Aunt wasn't at home?"

"At school." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Xu Sheng Mei responded, "Uncle, we sit around with grandpa and grandma."

"Take these dumplings to your grandma." Zhou Qing Bai packed them in two greased paper bags.

"Okay." Xu Sheng Mei answered. She accepted it and went out of the dumpling shop.

On the way to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, Xu Sheng Mei lectured: "Are you mute or what? Don't you know how to greet when you see Uncle?"

"Last time you got married, I wanted to stay. I went to find Uncle and he didn't agree!" Xu Sheng Qiang was mad about this.

The last time he came to the capital, he was attracted by the prosperity here. He wanted to stay here. He really wanted to. He swore that he will be obedient, but his uncle refused to let him stay!

"Come on. You're still pinned on that? Do you know how many shops Uncle has opened now? You don't want to be close to him? It can't be that you want him to get close to you, his nephew? What great ability do you have to make him flatter you?" Xu Sheng Mei gritted her teeth.

Xu Sheng Qiang was shocked and asked, "How many shops are there?"

"Last time I went to my grandma, I heard that one more was opened this year. So five already!" Xu Sheng Mei answered.

"So many shops?" Xu Sheng Qiang pursed his lips.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't fly off tangent with him and said: "When we're there and you don't know how to put down your high nose at your grandparent's side, don't think about me protecting you in the future. If anything happens, handle it yourself!"

Xu Sheng Qiang didn't say a word. He reached Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side and actually knew how to be polite.

It was still their grandson. Although Father Zhou didn't say much, he had asked how he was doing at Zhao Family.

Mother Zhou received the dumplings and cooked them two bowls of dumplings to eat. After Xu Sheng Mei said that many people at the factory were saying that her brother got in through family connection, she spoke, “Really going into it blindly. Come a long way to see people's faces for nothing!"

"If possible, I don't want to go there. My uncle is here. What am I going there for." Finally, Xu Sheng Qiang became promising and said this.

But this was also from the heart.

Zhao Family looked down on him. It wasn't like he didn't know. But his uncle wouldn't let him come. What else could he do besides staying there?

"Who asked you to come here? How great your capability you have, is how great matter you do. If you work hard in the village, can you do badly?" Mother Zhou responded.

Her heart did ache for her grandson. But the adults didn't let him come. He insisted on coming by himself. Who can he blame?

"Grandma, you don't know how good this place is. I'm still young. Of course, I have to look for opportunities outside. Look at Hu Zi and Gang Zi. Didn't they both come here?" Xu Sheng Qiang said.

"Alright. Hurry up and eat dumplings." Mother Zhou ushered.

"I heard from my mother that my uncle went to talk with her and asked her if she would be happy to come here." Xu Sheng Mei's smile appeared forced.

"Your uncle is fooling around. Your parents are so honest. Letting them farm is fine. What business can they do when they come here to do business." Mother Zhou responded.

"I know. My uncle did this after hearing what I said that time. I didn't think about it properly." Xu Sheng Mei said.

Her two parents were genuine country folks. They will only make a fool out of themselves when they come here. She was had enough of it from the wedding banquet last time. They kept stammering.

Now that she brought her brother over to cultivate him. That was alright. She will someone to rely on in the future. As for her parents, they will be like that for a lifetime.

"You see your aunt (Xiao Mei) and uncle and think business is easy to do. What you haven't thought was their educational background." Mother Zhou pointed out.

Again! Educational background!

But when it comes to education, she can’t do anything now she was a daughter-in-law. So Xu Sheng Mei suggested, “Grandma, can you talk with my aunt. How about putting him in night school too? Now he's here, he has to learn something, right?"

"If you want to learn anything, you can talk to your aunt yourself, I won't get involve in this." Mother Zhou straightforwardly answered.

Fourth's wife hadn't let granddaughter and Zhao Jun's matter drop. She was part of the education sector. and the niece she brought over did this kind of thing. Mother Zhou felt that Fourth's wife let her off easily as she hadn't beaten right there and then.

Even her eldest daughter was disliked when she came over. Obviously, Fourth's wife didn't want to interact with them anymore.

Although Mother Zhou felt that Fourth's wife's temperament was too rigid, but who was to blame? It was because granddaughter did it herself!

"Grandma, your words have more effect." Xu Sheng Mei persisted: "What's more, Aunt let Sister Er Ni, Hu Zi, and even Gang Zi go. Can't Qiang Zi go?"

"What's the matter? Does your aunt owe you?" Zhou Xiao Mei, who just got back home, immediately chipped in.

Xu Sheng Mei said: "Aunt, you have misunderstood. I just want Qiang Zi to learn more, so that he won't be like me..."

"You're like this due to your own laziness. Don't say it like you have been wronged. At that time, your aunt was going to send you to night school. It was you who came here to watch TV. Your grandpa, grandma, and us had urged you to study. At that time, you thought we didn’t want you to watch TV.” Zhou Xiao Mei put down her bag and stated.

"Those are all in the past. I know that I used to be ignorant. Now we're talking about the Qiang Zi." Xu Sheng Mei didn't accept her aunt's words very much.

"Don't come to your grandma for everything. Go and talk to your aunt by yourself." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't really want to bother with this niece and dismissed.

Xu Sheng Mei spoke, "Fine. I'll go and talk to Aunt by myself."

Xu Sheng Qiang frowned. He held himself back from speaking. But once he came out of his grandparent's, he couldn't help but say: "Sister, when did I say I'm going to whatever night school? Why didn't you ask grandma and see if Uncle can arrange a position for me? I don't really want to stay at Zhao's side!"

"You want to come over to Uncle? You have to have something to show, otherwise, do you think you can casually enter your uncle's shops?" Xu Sheng Mei refutted.

"Don't say it so greatly. Gang Zi ain't got a fart ability and he was still able to join?" Xu Sheng Qiang harrumphed.

"Isn't Gang Zi obediently going to night school to study now?" Xu Sheng Mei said, "Enough. We still don't know if she'll promise to let you go. First, go to Uncle and see!"

Chapter 428: Argued for a few days

"Want to go to night school?" Zhou Qing Bai asked after listening to them.

"Uncle, I want to go." Xu Sheng Qiang didn't really want to at the beginning, but being pinched by his sister, he could only bite the bullet.

"How many words do you know?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

Xu Sheng Qiang couldn't say. Zhou Qing Bai threw his menu to him and said, "Read it once."

Xu Sheng Qiang stuttered on his reciting. Zhou Qing Bai frowned, and uttered, "I'll let your aunt know about this matter. Go to the second floor. Er Ni has a dictionary that she doesn't use. Let your brother take it back to study it."

The latter half was toward Xu Sheng Mei.

Xu Sheng Mei was overjoyed and went up to the second floor to grab the dictionary. After bringing the dictionary down, she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Thank you, Uncle. I will make Qiang Zi study hard!"

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He let them go back first.

Lin Qing He got off work. Zhou Qing Bai told her about it. Lin Qing He stared at him without speaking.

Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and said, "Let him go."

"He can. If anything happens, you can take care of it yourself. Don't come to me." Lin Qing He stated angrily.

Although she understood that he was their uncle and wanted to pull them up, she was separated from her by a branch. What's more, there Xu Sheng Mei as an example. So don't expect her to step in.

Zhou Qing Bai felt helpless, but still said, "I will take him over to sign up."

Lin Qinghe rolled her eyes and didn't bother with him, She went directly to the clothing store.

Zhou Er Ni was doing today’s inventory. When she saw her coming, she said, "Fourth Aunt, why are you here."

"Just making rounds." Lin Qing He replied, "In the future, Xu Sheng Qiang will probably go to night school with you."

Zhou Er Ni didn't say anything.

Lin Qing He took today's entry into her hand and remarked, "Business is pretty good today."

"Yeah." Zhou Er Ni nodded and comforted: "Sheng Qiang want to go, let him go. Don't stress about it, Aunt."

"Nothing to stress. I just feel that once he enter night school, he'll probably stir something up. You probably don’t know. My deskmate, Teacher Yang’s house living near Zhao Family. Xu Sheng Qiang put someone in the hospital." Lin Qing He looked at the account as she mentioned without raising her head.

Teacher Yang did not know that Xu Sheng Qiang was the nephew of old Zhou family and spoke about Zhao Family as gossip. Lin Qing He didn't take it seriously at first, but then she felt something was wrong when she heard it. After asking vaguely, she found out Xu Sheng Qiang had beat someone up.

Zhou Er Ni froze and immediately her face changed: "He beat someone into the hospital?"

"Yes. Brilliant, right?." Lin Qing He uttered. She knew that her family Qing Bai was softhearted. Although her niece let him down, he still wanted to save his nephew. She didn't want to stop him. She got to let him see for himself what kind of virtue this nephew had.

Her family Qing Bai was that kind of person. He won't be disappointed that easily, but once he was disappointed, there was no turning back.

She felt that Xu Sheng Qiang wouldn't be willing to go to night school. Nine of ten, he was listening to his sister's words. On his own, he wouldn't think of going to night school.

It was fine if he obediently attended it. But if something happens again, Lin Qing He still wanted Zhou Qing Bai to take care of it by himself.

She will not go.

"At night I will sleep with you in the dumpling shop." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Er Ni was dumbfounded: "Fourth Uncle agreed to let Xu Sheng Qiang go to night school?"

"I don't blame your fourth uncle. It's his nephew. It's normal to want to promote him. I'm just annoyed with him." Lin Qing He responded.

Although she didn't want to go home to sleep, Zhou Qing Bai came over and brought her back. Lin Qing He didn't want the children to see them make a fool of themselves. So she gave him a few pointed gazes before going back with him.

"If you are angry in your heart, you can beat and scold me." Zhou Qing Bai said helplessly.

Lin Qing He didn't bother to talk to him and sleep on her own.

Zhou Qing Bai hugged her to sleep. Lin Qing He ignored him. Stinky man.

Outside the room, Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and Zhou Gui Lai were a bit confused.

"What's the situation? They're quarreling?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"Should be?" Hu Zi said.

"I didn't hear the fight." Gang Zi perplexedly uttered.

"Xu Sheng Qiang will attend night school with you later." Zhou Xuan changed the topic.

He knew what was going on. Zhou Er Ni had told him.

Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and Zhou Gui Lai understood then.

"It's not a big deal. It's not worth Mom and Dad to argue about." Zhou Gui Lai puzzledly uttered.

Hu Zi and Gang Zi looked toward Zhou Xuan. He said: "I heard Sister Er Ni said that Xu Sheng Qiang beat a worker into hospital for talking nepotism. Heard that he was very heavily injured."

"I was saying." Zhou Gui Lai rolled his eyes, "He got quite a capability!"

Hu Zi and Gang Zi frowned.

"It's okay to go to night school together, but if he calls you to fight, stay away." Zhou Xuan warned Hu Zi and Gang Zi.

He was close to Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and the other. While he had no affection for Xu Sheng Qiang. They were like strangers.

Xu Sheng Qiang entered the evening school five days later. However, he wasn't in the same class as Zhou Er Ni and the other. Nor was he in the same class with Gang Zi. He was in the most basic class, and his studies were more basic.

Even so, he can't keep up with the pace. What's more, he had no talent in this area. Rather than saying he was attending night school, he was actually sleeping at night school.

Gang Zi was in his neighboring class. Although he wasn't studious, he was obedient. He was afraid of his aunt. What if his aunt does spot-checks? So he put his heart in learning. More or less, something entered in his brain.

Unlike Xu Sheng Qiang. After a few lessons, he stopped learning and went to sleep.

Gang Zi was kind and asked him whether he should teach him after class. However, Xu Sheng Qiang instantly rejected this.

Gang Zi left him be. He also didn't like to talk about Xu Sheng Qiang's matter. But when he comes to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou would ask about him.

Gang Zi didn't know how to lie, so he responded, "I'm not very clear. We aren't in the same class. He is next door to me. When I asked if he understood, he said he understood."

"Better let your aunt teach him." Mother Zhou said.

She felt that with Fourth's wife's knowledge Qiang Zi would be enlightened if she was willing to teach him.

"Grandma, don't mention this in front of my aunt. For this matter, Aunt hasn't spoken to Uncle for a few days now." Gang Zi stated.

"Huh?" Mother Zhou froze.

"They quarrel?ed" Father Zhou chimed in.

"Not considered a quarrel. Just ignoring my uncle." Gang Zi answered.

Mother Zhou said: "Just because your uncle allowed Qiang Zi to go to night school, your aunt isn't pleased?"

"What are you talking about? Fourth's wife isn't that small-minded." Father Zhou frowned.

Chapter 429: Give him a chance

"It's just attending night school. Grandma, don't you know who kind of person Aunt is? How can Aunt have any objection toward this? She's blaming Uncle for not checking the situation and just take care of Qiang Zi." Gang Zi said.

"Did Qiang Zi do something at Zhao Family?" Father Zhou sensed something. Frowning, he asked.

Fourth's never minded these things, unless she really can' stand it. Only then, she would show them attitude.

"In the Zhao Family's factory, a worker was beaten into the hospital. It is said that he was seriously injured." Gang Zi told when he saw his grandparents didn't even know.

"What?" Mother Zhou sat up straight at once.

"Grandma, calm down. This matter is over." Gang Zi urged.

"When did this happen? How long since he came and dare to beat people? What's more, into the hospital?" Mother Zhou couldn't sit still and asked.

"Otherwise, why would Aunt not want to bother with him?" Gang Zi said.

Mother Zhou was furious: "Last time them, sister and brother, came over, they didn't say anything about it. I didn't know the situation!"

"Speak less if you don't know the situation in the future." Father Zhou scolded with a sunken face.

His expression was currently extremely bad. How long had it been since he came to the capital? And what kind of place was that factory over there? Even if it belongs to Zhao Family, wouldn't they want some face?

It was better to go over there and suffer a bit. Can't beat anyone at all. But instead, this grandson beat the guy into the hospital.

No matter what was said, he was in the wrong!

When Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin came back with the children, they noticed that her parents had ugly expressions and asked, “What’s the matter?”

Only after hearing Father Zhou scolded a bit did they know what was going on.

"Due to these two siblings, we also have non-stop trouble. It's no wonder Fourth Sister-in-law never agreed to let him come over." Zhou Xiao Mei coldly sneered.

Su Da Lin was frowning. He had always placed peace at the topmost spot. Putting aside the fact that he hit people after only coming here for a short time, this behavior was truly unacceptable.

"Mother, what are your thoughts? Do you want to help to speak for them in front of Fourth Sister-in-law?" Zhou Xiao Mei said to her mother.

Mother Zhou glared at her, "Looking for trouble?"

"I'm just reminding you, Mother. Don't get involved in these matters and make trouble for Fourth Sister. Fourth Sister-in-law is splitting herself to do many things." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"I know your fourth sister-in-law doesn't have it easy. But now she and your fourth brother have not spoken for a few days. Do you have time? If you have, go and meditate." Mother Zhou didn't dare to go speak to Fourth's wife, so she turned to her daughter.

"You know they haven't spoken to each other for few days?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Gang Zi came here and mentioned it." Mother Zhou explained.

"I'm going to drop by with Da Lin tonight." Zhou Xiao Mei responded Then she pouted: "Don't know how First Sister teaches the children. These two are really!"

Mother Zhou also scolded: "Last time during the wedding feast, she asked me to tell your brother and sister-in-law to let Qiang Zi stay. Saying that he is a good lad and will work hard!"

Fortunately, at that time, she knew that Fourth's wife was fuming and immediately rejected. If she went to speak and actually got Qiang Zi to stay and beat people, then can they still do business?

When Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin came over in the evening, Hu Zi and the others went to evening classes, while Zhou Xuan went out to work part-time.

It was unknown where he picked up this job. He was tutoring high school students for two hours a night and the tuition fee was a dollar.

Lin Qing He let him do as he liked.

As for Zhou Gui Lai, he went to study at his classmate’s home. This year, he was going to take the college entrance examination. He was currently getting his head down on studying.

So Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were the only ones left at home.

When Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin came over, Lin Qing He was almost coaxed by Zhou Qing Bai.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, I heard that Sheng Qiang hit someone. What's happened?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked as soon as she entered the door.

"Hit someone?" Zhou Qing Bai still didn't know about it. The children thought he knew it and didn't say anything in front of him. When actually, he didn't know.

"Fourth Brother, don't you know?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked in surprise, "Didn't Fourth Sister-in-law tell you?"

"Too lazy to say." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Xiao Mei told her fourth brother herself. Zhou Qing Bai's face sunk.

"It's all in the past. It's a bit too late to have an afterthought. He is attending night school now and he will live up to you, his uncle's expectation." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

This was the last chance she gave Xu Sheng Qiang.

"You didn't tell me." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"Before I could tell you, you told me that you want him to go to night school. What else can I say when you already agreed?" Lin Qing He fired back.

Zhou Qing Bai said nothing.

"Da Wa hasn't come back for a long time. Has he called back? Father and Mother are asking about him. Mother had raised several more chickens and want to keep them to stew them for Da Wa to eat." Zhou Xiao Mei hurriedly changed the topic.

"He'll be back next month." Speaking of her eldest son, Lin Qing He didn't care about that anymore.

"I went to the mall with Da Lin yesterday and looked around. We wanted to buy a freezer. The price is really not cheap." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"It's not cheap, but it can be used for a long time. You'll get your money back in a month." Lin Qing He responded.

"En. I plan to buy it back tomorrow and use it. There's a need for a freezer." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded and asked Lin Qing He: "Fourth Sister-in-law, how is the business of your newly opened clothing store?"

"It's okay over there." Lin Qing He nodded, "How about the bun shop business? Is it stable?"

"The usual. It's pretty stable." Zhou Xiao Mei replied: "It's just that the price has increased a bit recently. They're all saying it's pricey."

"The price of everything has gone up, how can the buns not go up?" Lin Qing He said. This year's prices had risen a bit faster. In the past, a family of five would be able to live on 30 yuan a month, but now it was 40 yuan. The prices had obviously risen a lot.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin sat there for a long time. It seemed that the husband and wife had no major problems, so they went back.

"Tell me these things in advance in the future." Zhou Qing Bai said after closing the door.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll: "You already agreed, so whatever said doesn't matter."

"Give him a chance." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Lin Qing He leaned in his arms and said, "It's your nephew. If you want to give a chance, I have no objection."

Zhou Qing Bai's expression softened and he hugged her. He was a bit aggrieved: "You ignore me for a few days."

"My aunt came. Not in a good mood. Letting you stay away from me is for your own good." Lin Qing He snorted.

"Gone?" Zhou Qing Bai rubbed her arm and said.

Lin Qing He knew what he meant when he said. She gave him an eye-roll and responded, "Don't touch me tonight. Go to sleep on your own."

It was impossible not to touch. The TV was turned off and she was carried back to the room to rest by Zhou Qing Bai.

Chapter 430: Reject her

Couples quarreled at the top of the bed and reconcile at the end of the bed. It wasn't a big deal after all.

After a good night's sleep, Lin Qing He's mood recovered the next day.

After breakfast, she went to give class.

Hu Zi and Gang Zi just got up. The clothing store opened at 8:30. Usually, there was no business in the morning. Only after ten o'clock, it start to pick up. The afternoon will be the most lively time.

Hu Zi and Gang Zi were going to head to the dumpling shop for breakfast after brushing their teeth.

However, they ran into Zhang Mei Lian before when they exited the door.

Gang Zi winked his eyes at his brother and left by himself. Hu Zi glanced at Zhang Mei Lian and said, "What's the matter?"

After the previous several days, it went without saying he knew Zhang Mei Lian's intention. She had said before she wanted to introduce him to a girl. But now he understood that she was talking about herself.

Zhang Mei Lian pouted her lips and smiled: "When are you free? Shall we go to the park for a walk?"

"No time." Hu Zi shook his head. He answered as he began to depart.

Zhang Mei Lian stopped him and looked at him aggrievedly as she said: "Why are you like this? I have invited you several times to watch movies and walk around. The last time you got a day off and I asked you to take me to hike the Great Wall. You didn't go either!"

She felt that she was close to her limit on persisting. This Hu Zi was really a stubborn blockhead but everyone she fancied had left and he was the only one remaining.

She thought it would be a good idea to enter a room with him and do the deed. However, this blockhead didn't have any intention from beginning to end.

Hu Zi glanced at her and said, "I never thought of marrying a girl from the capital."

Especially this girl who didn't seem to be easy to get along with. He didn't like the type that easily gets aggrieved and redden her eyes.

"But... but I like you." Zhang Mei Lian had a shy look on her face, while she snorted in her heart, at least you got some self-awareness!

"Why do you like me?" Hu Zi didn't get it. He wasn't the kind to be captivated when he sees a woman. He honestly said: "My family is very poor. I still have younger brothers and sisters at home. My parents are farmers. I have a rural household registration."

When he came here, he clearly saw how many people in the city looked down on the rural household registration. So Hu Zi didn't even plan to marry a girl from here.

Of course, if there was a good girl who was willing to marry him, then he will be grateful to her for the rest of his life. He will treat her well for the rest of his life. But that girl must be the type he likes.

Zhang Mei Lian wasn't the type he likes. Especially when he had asked Zhou Xuan about their neighbor Zhang Family because she invited him to the movies several times.

Zhou Xuan knew about old Zhang Family's mess, but he didn't know about Zhang Mei Lian chasing after him. Because she had always avoided people. It was impossible for a grown lad like him to bring up Zhang Mei Lian and Zhang Mei He's matters.

When Hu Zi asked, Zhou Xuan answered that the character of old Zhang family wasn't good.

Because of their poor character, his uncle and aunt only interacted with old Ma Family even if Zhang Family were their neighbors too.

Therefore, Hu Zi didn't think much at all. After all, Zhang Mei Lian wasn't the type he liked.

Hu Zi's attitude of refusal was already obvious. Unexpectedly, Zhang Mei Lian acted like she didn't notice. So Hu Zi was puzzled.

A girl from the capital, what did she like about him?

"I don't care about those." However, Zhang Mei Lian internally said, 'Still hiding it from me. Xu Sheng Mei told me that your family isn't poor in the countryside'.

Hu Zi frowned and said nothing.

"I like your practicality and hardworking-ness. And you are loyal and honest." Zhang Mei Lian raised her face to look at him.

In fact, the most important thing was that Xu Sheng Mei said that in the future, his aunt will let him go out and do it alone. Otherwise, she would have given up long ago.

He really can't get the hint. She had been so proactive. He should take her home to drink a glass of water or something while there was no one at home. Then she'll use some tricks and give her body to him. And it'll be done deal? So simple.

But who would have thought, he didn't have such intentions?

"We aren't compatible." Hu Zi shook his head and said. His cousin, Xu Sheng Mei had made his aunt not too long ago. If he were to call the shots without authorization, she would be completely disappointed.

Thinking of this, he directly looked at Zhang Mei Lian and stated, "Don't find me anymore."

This time, he made his stance clear enough. Hu Zi finished speaking and left. Even if he were to marry a girl from the capital, it must be someone his aunt found and introduced him.

He won't make the decision without authorization. His aunt's eyes were really good. After the incident with cousin Xu Sheng Mei, his aunt had been preaching to their ears.

Hu Zi headed to the dumpling shop to eat dumplings, leaving Zhang Mei Lian stifled in anger.

The poor boy from the countryside was definitely a poor boy from the countryside. He didn't know how to reap in benefit when he sees it. She was like this and he was still indifferent and rejected her!

Zhang Mei Lian was so angry that her chest was blocked.

She turned around and left. Aunt Ma on the third floor frowningly watched. Why did Hu Zi talk to Zhang Mei Lian for so long?

Aunt Ma was very optimistic about Hu Zi and the others lads. They were energetic and frank. They didn't mind the trivial matters. Which old ladies wouldn't like this kind of young man when they see them?

And she knew exactly what kind of girl this old Zhang family's daughter was.

So when she was done with the cooking at home, she came to work. Only Zhou Qing Bai remained at the dumpling shop. She told Zhou Qing Bai about it.

"The two stood there and talked for a long time this morning. Don't know what they talked about. That reputation of Zhang Mei Lian isn't good. It's better to tell Hu Zi to stay away from her." Aunt Ma advised.

"Why did Hu Zi talk to her?" Zhou Qing Bai also frowned.

Zhou Qing Bai knew old Zhang Family's two daughters' reputation.

"Young lads. Which one doesn't want to chat with a girl?" Aunt Ma wasn't surprised about this. As she spoke, she washed the dishes: "It's just, Zhang Mei Lian won't do. She had aborted before. Wouldn't Hu Zi suffer if he marries her?"

"It's no big deal. Just occasionally encountering." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"No big deal? From Zhang Mei Lian's behavior, I think she might have intentions toward Hu Zi. You have to watch out. If you become in-laws with old Zhang family, there will be endless trouble." Aunt Ma warned.

How many years had they been neighbors? Wh in this area didn't know what kind of piss old Zhang Family was? Whoever became in-laws with them was unlucky.

"En. When his aunt comes back, I will tell her." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai obviously didn't want his nephew to have anything to do with old Zhang Family. Lin Qing He had no more class at 11 o'clock, so she came back first. She headed to the dumpling shop to look for her old man.

He was already in his forties and still won't stop messing around last night. What's more, he woke up so early in the morning. He looked so energetic. Don't know where got the energy.

Chapter 431: Rotten

"I will adjust tomorrow afternoon's class. Let Second do this same and come over watch the shop for you. Shall we go to the swimming pool?" Lin Qing He arrived and asked him.

"There's a swimming pool?" Zhou Qing Bai loved swimming.

"I only heard about it from my colleague today." Lin Qing He nodded.

This swimming pool was newly opened. One didn't need to change the bus to get there. It was a direct route. The fifth last stop and they were there. It was open 24 hours a day. It sounded very good.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

He cherished his body and loved sports. He always played basketball and the likes three or four times.

The couple came into agreement. Then Zhou Qing Bai told her about Hu Zi and Zhang Mei Lian.

"What?" Lin Qing He's eyes popped out and hurriedly turned to ask Aunt Ma: "Auntie, what had happened?"

"I don't know what's going on. I saw them in the corridor this morning. Ask Hu Zi." Aunt Ma replied.

What kind of person was Zhang Mei Lian? She and her sister were weapons of mass destruction It was diaster for such a woman to enter the family. It'll cause unrest in the house.

Lin Qing He had no hesitation. She immediately came to the men's clothing store to look for Hu Zi.

Hu Zi, this nephew. She sincerely wanted to nurture him. If he was stained by such a woman's hand, she would not hesitate to kick him back home.

"Hu Zi, come out with me." Lin Qing He arrived and saw two men picking clothes. She left it to Gang Zi and Ma Cheng Min.

Although Ma Cheng Min was currently at the supervisor level, he also had to help watch the store.

Hu Zi followed her out. He thought it was something else. Never thought that he would hear his aunt straightforwardly go to the point and directly asked, "Are you dating Zhang Mei Lian?"

Hu Zi was froze for a moment. His face immediately became straight and answered, "No such thing!"

Lin Qing He stared at him and said, "What's going on? Aunt Ma saw you and Zhang Mei Lian talking downstairs for a long time!"

Hu Zi understood the situation then and quickly explained: "Aunt, it's not what you think. I have nothing to do with Zhang Mei Lian."

"You aren't interested in her. Then she is interested in you?" Lin Qing He said casually.

She actually hit the bullseye. Hu Zi didn't say anything when he heard this.

Initially, Lin Qing He was just casually remarking. From his reaction, it didn't seem like he was interested in Zhang Mei Lian. So she wanted him to stay away from her.

But when she saw him like this, Lin Qing He didn't hold back and immediately pinched his ear: "You brat, tell me what's exactly going on!"

Although he was a nephew and was quite tall, Lin Qing He wasn't soft at all when she lectured him.

Hu Zi squirmed in pain and hurriedly cried: "Aunt, save me some face. Save me some face. So many people are watching."

Lin Qing He looked around. Only then, she let go of his ear, lowered her voice, and said: "Hurry up and explain. How far did you guys go? You brat, don't you know what kind of person she is? You dare to provoke her!"

"What's wrong with her?" Hu Zi asked with a daze.

Lin Qing He erupted: "You have lived at home for so long and you don't know what kind of things old Zhang's daughters are? She brought her dates home and let them stay overnight. There are more than one or two. Someone said she went to the hospital to abort a baby!"

Although she couldn't stand Zhang Mei Lian and Zhang Mei He, she didn't talk about their shortcoming outside as long as they knew to behave. But now, she didn't mind reminding this nephew who got his heart covered by lard!

Hu Zi was stunned. His eyes widened and his face displayed incredulous. There was this matter?

"You don't know?" Lin Qing He frowned when she saw his reaction.

Hu Zi shook his head: "How am I supposed to know these things?"

God, this Zhang Mei Lian was rotten. What was she going to do? Was it because she thought he was a countryfolk and was easy to bully?

"I was saying why she was looking for me several times. I was puzzled. I'm that poor and have a rural household registration. How could she like me?" It dawned on Hu Zi.

Only then, Lin Qing He knew that he was completely unaware. She couldn't help but said: "She and her sister's reputation had been spread all over our area. You have lived at home for so long, you haven't heard about it?"

"No." Hu Zi felt aggrieved. He really didn't know.

Lin Qing He was also helpless. However, it wasn't difficult to understand. Who would tell these things to a young man?

"Aunt Ma and the others are all clear. She saw it this morning and told your uncle straight away. Your uncle then told me. If you didn't know before, then it's fine. Now that you know, stay away from her. Understand?" Lin Qing He warmed up her tone.

She could almost piece it together. Putting it in another way, she had played enough and wanted to find an honest person to take care of her.

Hu Zi had a rural household registration and his salary wasn't low. What's more, he got an uncle to watch out for him. As long as he put in the effort, he won't do badly.

In addition, Hu Zi attended night school. His academic qualifications were also improving. Have to say that this was a potential investment.

Although this potential investment appeared so-so right now, his future was bright.

This woman, Zhang Mei Lian had set her eyes on this. That was why she wanted to lure Hu Zi.

"Aunt, I am not interested in her. My attitude is very obvious. But she still waited for me downstairs while you guys were away this morning. She wanted to go to the park. I clearly rejected her in the morning." Hu Zi clarified.

Right now, he was feeling a little scared, alright?

Who knew that Zhang Mei Lian appeared fine but she did so many things behind the scene.

It was no wonder that out of all the neighbors, his uncle and aunt only didn't greet them!

"At least you are sensible and didn't learn from Xu Sheng Mei. Otherwise, you will suffer!" Lin Qing He amusedly scolded when she saw his frightened expression.

Then she looked at him up and down and remarked, "First it was Zhu Zhenzhen and then Zhang Mei Lian. I couldn't that you some charm, Nephew?"

"Don't say any more, Aunt. Each and every one of them. What kind of girls are they?" Hu Zi responded.

This city's path was deep. He wanted to go back to the countryside.

"Work hard. You're only 19 years old now. What's the rush? If there is a chance in the future, Aunt will introduce you to a good one." Lin Qing He comforted.

"I'll go back to the village to marry a wife." Hu Zi shook his head.

"Not all girls in the capital are like that. You just only met the bad ones. When you met the good ones, you will not say that. Alright, there's nothing else. Go back and serve the guests." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

She went back to the dumpling shop and complained to Aunt Ma that this old Zhang's daughter was rotten. She coaxed the clueless Hu Zi, so he can accept the baton.

"But don't tell anyone else, Auntie. In the end, this matter got bad effects." Lin Qing He said after complaining.

She couldn't be bothered with Zhang Mei Lian mainly to not affect Hu Zi.

Chapter 432: Why didn't she have such good fortune?

Aunt Ma said, "It's no wonder Huzi doesn't know. We won't tell him these things."

Even if there were discussions, it'll be old ladies in the area who'll talk. Hu Zi worked and studied at night school every day. How can he know these matters?

Still, it was right to call this old Zhang family rotten. Actually wanted to deceive the honest people!

Zhang Mei Lian, who wanted to deceive the honest guy, didn't give up.

Hu Zi had refused her so bluntly. It made Zhang Mei Lian closed to collapsing. She was a dignified capital girl. Just the capital's household registration alone had many people dreaming?

She took the initiative and he still refused.

Zhang Mei Lian came over to ask Xu Sheng Mei for help. They met once more after that day.

Xu Sheng Mei was obviously much more reasonable than Hu Zi'.Because Xu Sheng Mei looked at her highly, Zhang Mei Lian was smug.

So she came here.

Zhao's home was very easy to find, even though it took almost an hour bus ride.

The most important thing right now was to get Xu Sheng Mei to help her. The reason why she came to find Xu Sheng Mei was because she wanted her to help her persuade Hu Zi.

"Hey, you're Sheng Mei's husband?" It was also fate. Before Zhang Mei Lian could ask for direction after getting off the bus, she saw Zhao Jun carrying a net of apples home.

Zhao Jun had been to the apartment building before. It was from that time Zhang Mei Lian saw him. So she recognized him.

"You are?" Zhao Jun had forgotten her and examined her. The first reaction was which girlfriend he had been with before.

"I'm old Zhou Family's neighbor in the apartment building. My name is Zhang Mei Lian." Zhang Mei Lian introduced herself with a smile.

"Did you find me for something?" Zhao Jun saw that she looked pretty and he reluctantly asked.

"I came here to find Xu Sheng Mei, but I don't know where your home is. I wonder if you can show me the way?" Zhang Mei Lian looked embarrassed and said.

This reaction got Zhao Jun give her a second look. He nodded, "Come on."

Zhang Mei Lian had heard that Zhao Family was rich,. It was only when she came over did she know Zhao Family was truly rich.

It was a big property. A huge one. Inside was very spacious. Even a housekeeper was hired. Such a family and Xu Sheng Mei who came from the countryside. Why was she able to marry in?

Just a shabby settler from the countryside. Her look was very average. It can't be described as pretty!

Even though she thought this in her heart, she smiled brightly when she saw Xu Sheng Mei.

Xu Sheng Mei was a little surprised when she saw her. She didn't expect that she actually came to look for her. She was free at the moment, so she brought Zhang Mei Lian out.

"You married really well. This Zhao Family looks like a rich family. You are really blessed." Zhang Mei Lian remarked with envy in her voice.

People from this country got such good fortune. Why didn't she? She was still a girl from the capital!

Xu Sheng Mei was somewhat proud of being praised.

Regardless of what her grandma, aunt, and others thought, she had married well. There was no doubt to it, The conditions of Zhao Family were the most excellent in this area and in this area were all rich people.

If she didn't use some trick, how could she marry into this household? How can she have this life now?

"Why did you come to see me today?" Xu Shengmei asked.

"I got a day off today. I wanted to find Hu Zi to go to the park for a walk. Who would have thought, Hu Zi was that appalling!" Zhang Mei Lian couldn't help but bitterly complain.

Her request was that low, but Hu Zi still turned it down. She felt that she couldn't accept it.

Xu Sheng Mei was also a little surprised when she finished what she said.

Hu Zi turned down Zhang Mei Lian? It can't be that Hu Zi knew about Zhang Mei Lian's matters?

It can't be. According to Zhou Family's temperament, they wouldn't bring up this matter.

"Don't worry yet. I'll ask what's going on for you. I do sense Hu Zi like you. You look so beautiful. If you want to marry a better person, it's completely possible. You are willing to marry to Hu Zi is Hu Zi's blessing." Xu Sheng Mei assured.

"If this is the case, then why does he reject me?" Zhang Mei Lian asked.

"I have to ask for the specifics. But I think Hu Zi feels got a slight inferiority complex. Probably afraid that he isn't worthy of you, so he dare not date you." Xu Sheng Mei said.

This was why Zhang Mei Lian came to see Xu Sheng Mei. She can talk and her words were pleasing to the ear.

"I didn't say anything about him. What is there to feel inferior about?" Zhang Mei Lian muttered.

"You are got capital's household registration. You know how precious this side's household registration is. While he got a countryside's. How can it be so easy to transfer a household registration? Don't even think about it if one doesn't have two or three thousand yuan. It's normal for him to feel like he can't match up." Xu Sheng Mei explained.

Zhang Mei Lian was slightly comforted and said: "I don't mind his rural household registration. How about you help me check his attitude?"

"I'm not free today." Xu Sheng Mei bit her lips, "I'll ask for you tomorrow?"

"En." Zhang Mei Lian nodded, "Not going to invite me to sit in Zhao's house? I haven't seen such a big house. You married truly well."

"If you marry Hu Zi, you won't be any worst off. Hu Zi will go out alone in the future." Xu Sheng Mei smiled.

Zhang Mei Lian didn't think so. Even if Hu Zi really went out to do it alone in the future, how could he afford to live in such a big house?

Xu Sheng Mei took her home. Zhao Jun was watching TV. The others were working in the factory and hadn't returned yet.

Zhang Mei Lian sat at Zhao's house for more than an hour before returning.

On the way back, she couldn't help thinking, if she could marry into such a household, how good would it be?

Especially since she just heard Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun were discussing about buying a car. What kind of high-end item was a car?

But really, Zhao Family was quite rich. The factory wasn't owned by the Zhao family before. However, since last year, half of the factory was Zhao Family's.

Zhao Family's income wasn't low at all, because the business was excellent.

They could afford a car.

Zhang Mei Lian was so envious. Why didn't she have such good fortune? What did Zhao Jun fall in love with Xu Sheng Mei? Her look wasn't any worse than Xu Sheng Mei!

The next morning, Xu Sheng Mei came to look for Hu Zi.

Hu Zi thought she was looking for him for something. When he heard that she was asking on behalf of Zhang Mei Lian, Hu Zi frowned, "Sheng Mei, don't be fooled by her. I heard about the things she did!"

He thought Xu Sheng Mei didn't know about it.

Xu Sheng Mei understood at once in her heart. Like she thought. So she put on a curious expression and asked: "What's wrong with her? She especially ran over to me to cry."

"Don't worry about her. You aren't on the same road as her anyway." Hu Zi waved his hand.

He couldn't bring himself to say those words. He had never seen a girl like this. She actually had the face to cry to his cousin, Xu Sheng Mei. Did she really treat them as a fool?

Chapter 433: Comparison make people miserable

Judging by his reaction, Xu Sheng Mei knew that Zhang Mei Lian had no hope and said, "I thought you two were dating. From so far, she ran over to find me."

"You stay away from her. Being with her will implicate your name." Hu Zi advised.

Xu Sheng Mei gave no response and asked about her brother's studies.

Hu Zi said: "I don't know. I'm not in the same class as Qiang Zi. When I asked him if he had anything he didn't understand, he said none."

Xu Sheng Mei nodded. Since she was here, she dropped by her uncle's. Then she went to look for her grandma and grandpa.

But this time, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't show her any good face.

"Grandma, I came all the way and you can show me this face." Xu Sheng Mei said.

"How long do you want to hide the fact that Qiang Zi sent someone into the hospital?" Mother Zhou asked coldly.

Xu Sheng Mei froze for a moment. Obviously, she didn't expect this side to know. How did they know? It was quite a distance away.

However, Xu Sheng Mei didn't pursue this point anymore. She hurriedly explained, "Grandma, although Qiang Zi beat someone into the hospital, those people were too much..."

"Too much? Did they hit Qiang Zi or what?" Mother Zhou asked with a frigid expression.

"No." Xu Sheng Mei paused.

"You also admitted they didn't. They didn't beat anyone, just gossiping behind people's backs. Qiang Zi walked in with your relationship. Is it wrong for people to talk about his nepotism?" Mother Zhou scolded.

"Grandma, you don't know how bad their words were." Xu Sheng Mei maintained.

"Don't make excuses for him. That's the way he is. No wonder your uncle and aunt aren't willing to let him come. How had he come and he got into a fight. In the future, don't bring up these nonsenses in front of me, otherwise don't come!" Mother Zhou said with annoyance.

She felt that she was being used as a gun by this granddaughter. Now she dared not find Fourth's wife. She felt guilty. She had often criticized in her heart that Fourth's wife was too adamant and didn't show any mercy.

Now that something like this happened, Mother Zhou felt she had no face at all.

Thinking about it, she felt it was fortunate. Fortunately, Fourth’s wife had an uncompromising attitude on the matter of Qiang Zi coming. If he came and hit someone at their side, what to do? Would it sound good if spread out? Can they still do business?

"Grandma, Qiang Zi knows he was wrong. He is studying hard now." Xu Sheng Mei could only say this.

"He better study hard. If he dared to stir up something, I will directly tell your mother to take him back!" Mother Zhou said.

Xu Sheng Mei came over and received scolding. She felt she lost face.

After all, they were grandson and granddaughter of a different surname. In the end, they were separated by a branch. They'll keep scolding without asking who was right or wrong.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou really didn't think there was anything to discuss in this matter.

If you beat someone into the hospital, you are wrong even if were right. Also when someone makes irresponsible remarks behind your back, then you can work hard and get results so that everyone can acknowledge you.

But he went straight up and beat the person into the hospital. What else was there to say? He was just like a gangster!

Xu Sheng Mei sat on the cold seat for a while before she got up and left.

But when she headed out, she saw Wang Yuan coming over in a car. He then walked over with two nylon nets of apple for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to eat.

This was someone who knew how to interact. He will come over every now and then or he would have a meal here or bring things over.

This made Father Zhou and Mother Zhou have a particularly good impression of him. Not to mention Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, even Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin were the same.

Wang Yuan didn't know Xu Sheng Mei. When he and Er Ni actually started dating and started interacting with old Zhou Family, Xu Sheng Mei had already married.

The rest of the time, she didn't encounter him. So Xu Sheng Mei didn't know Wang Yuan either.

But seeing the car outside, one can tell from his outfit that his background wasn't simple. When did their family know this kind of character?

Xu Sheng Mei smiled and asked, "You are?"

"I came to see my grandfather and grandmother." Wang Yuan glanced at her and replied.

"This place is my grandma and grandpa's. Did you go to the wrong place?" Perplexed, Xu Sheng Mei asked.

A car can't be casually bought. Zhao Jun wanted his parents to buy one, but was still hesitating to find Father Zhao and Mother Zhao, even when Zhao Family had a lot of money!

After all, a car costs tens of thousands. Truly a sky-high price. Even a ten thousand yuan household can't afford it!

"Grandpa, grandma, why don't I know who he is?" Xu Sheng Mei came in and asked with a smile.

"Didn't you go back?" Mother Zhou said.

"Well, I was curious." Xu Sheng Mei smilingly replied. Her face can really endure. She didn't care about Mother Zhou's words at all.

"This is Er Ni's boyfriend, called Wang Yuan. He's also the boss of your aunt's partnered garment factory." Mother Zhou introduced.

Mother Zhou purposely gave a detailed introduction. Who told you to find someone yourself and found a man to treat as your ancestor!

Take a look at the guy your aunt found for Er Ni. Not only was he richer than Zhao family, but more importantly, he was capable, filial, and kind. Could Zhao Jun who looked at people with his nostrils compare to him?

Zhou Er Ni Xu Sheng Mei felt that her smile was about to falter and responded: "It turned out to be Er Ni’s boyfriend. So I have to call Brother-in-law. It’s getting late now, I should go back. Brother-in-law, you sit down with grandma and the others."

Wang Yuan knew who Xu Sheng Mei was now and nodded without saying anything.

Xu Sheng Mei turned around and walked out of the house. There was fury in her eyes.

Sure enough, she was biased. She was scolded like that for being with Zhao Jun as if she was a loose woman. A social-climbing woman. With a turn of a head, she introduced a rich man to Er Ni.

At this young age, he can even afford a car and got his own garment factory. This was a big boss!

She racked her brains to get such a marriage with Zhao Family, while on Zhou Er Ni didn't have to do anything. Her aunt introduced her to such a man!

If she was willing to introduce someone like that from the start, would she find Zhao Jun's kind?

The rest of the family were all working. Only Zhao Jun didn't go to work. The family was rich but the family hadn't separated yet. When the family separates later, what to do?

Marrying into Zhao Family seem glorious on the surface, but in fact, it was a matter of planning. Effort and energy costing.

While look at this Wang Yuan, how much better it was? He brought a gift over to see the two elderly. Hopeless Zhao Jun didn't want to come when she asked him to come!

Really compare which goods to throw. Comparison made people miserable!

Chapter 434: Eldest's return

No one knew Xu Sheng Mei went back in a fit of anger. Neither did anyone pay heed to her.

When Lin Qing He came back from the afternoon, she drank the chicken soup stewed by Zhou Qing Bai.

"My mother told Da Lin to bring it here." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He understood what he meant and gave him an eye-roll.

Because of her attitude towards Xu Sheng Qiang, as his grandma, Mother Zhou more or less had opinions. But at this moment she probably understood the situation, so she wanted to appease her.

If this were back when she was young, she wouldn't drink a sip of the chicken soup. But in a blink of an eye, she was almost forty.

At the beginning, she had stormed to find Father Lin and Mother Lim to sever the relationship. Also, when Father Lin and Mother Lin came to beg on old Second Lin's matter and pleaded for Zhou Qing Bai to fish him out.

At that time, Lin Qing He was particularly hard-hearted.

But in recent years, she had cultivated her moral character. After all, being easy to get hot-tempered and irritable wasn't good. Being calm and not irritable was the way to maintain good health.

So she didn't pay much heed to Mother Zhou. After all, though one needn't consider the face of the monk, one got to consider the Buddha's. As long as she didn't make irresponsible remarks in front of her, she would not mind the old lady on behalf of her Qing Bai.

"When we'll go in the afternoon?" Lin Qing He changed the topic.

"After eating and resting, we'll leave." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Zhou Xuan and the others came back soon. Zhou Qing Bai had already prepared the food and told Zhou Xuan to bring it to Er Ni, Hu Zi, and the others. Their family had their meal in the dumpling shop.

"Second watch the shop." Lin Qing He said.

"Mom, are you going to the swimming pool?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"You still have to go to class to study. You can't go. Playing ball after school is more like it." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

At this time, it was late May. There was still about half a month left before the day of the college entrance examination.

Zhou Gui Lai didn't mind, and said, "When I finish the exam, I will go every day."

After that, he sighed again: "It's been a long time since I last swam."

"When you finish the exam, you will set up a stall with Hu Zi and sell clothes." Lin Qing He stated.

"You want me to go hawking?" Zhou Gui Lai's eyes widened.

"Or, you want to freeload at home and be a young master." Lin Qing He retorted.

She left him be and went back to the apartment building with Zhou Qing Bai to take a nap for half an hour. Then the two of them grabbed their swimwear and made theri way over.

Have to say, this year had really made a lot of progress. There were places like swimming pools.

Especially, since the young women were playing in the water in swimsuits.

"A yellow-faced woman like me can't compare to the young girls ah." Lin Qing He sighed after she arrived.

"Still a young girl." Zhou Qing Bai changed into his trunks and raised his eyebrows.

Lin Qing He jollily gave him an eye-roll. He always praised her and made her float a little bit from compliments.

But really, her skin was originally fair. After coming to the capital, the environment here nurtured people and became even fairer. She also paid attention to her figure.

So don't look at her being in her thirty-something, almost her forties, there was no excess fat on her waist.

In addition, with her extraordinary aura, she was very eye-catching when walking out in a female red swimsuit.

Of course, her family's Qing Bai wasn't much worst either. But in recent years, he had been a tendency to put on weight. There was some flesh around his belly.

Overall, he got a good physique.

The couple stretched for a while before entering the water. At most, they could only swim for two hours. They'll drink some water and eat snacks in the middle. Like that time the time will pass.

Although it was a direct route to here, it wasn't very close.

"I haven't exercised for a while, my body can't keep up." Lin Qing He swam back and forth, panting as she remarked.

Swimming was physically exhausting. Although the whole body can be exercised and was a particularly good sport, there was no doubt that it was easy get tired.

"Let's come more often in the future." Zhou Qing Bai felt that it would be great to bring his wife over to swim more often.

When her physical strength increases, he'll have the blessing to enjoy more. Otherwise, she won't be able to take on all the tossing around.

Lin Qing He didn't know what this man was thinking, and said, "I'll take a break. You can continue."

Zhou Qing Bai continued to swim. His swimming capability was very good. And because he often went back to play basketball and exercise, there was no need to say how good his physical strength was.

Compared with him, Lin Qing He, a teacher, was proper fighting trash.

After a long rest, she continued swimming again.

Despite the exhaustion, she felt comfortable after the swim. More importantly, the tickets were also cheap. Adults were only a dime and children were only five cents. One can stay from opening time in the morning until closing in the evening.

The couple went up to find a place to sit after they had finished swimming. Then grabbed apples from the bag to eat.

Lin Qing He didn't intend to continue. Her fingers were all wrinkled. Zhou Qing Bai continued to swim for several laps. Only then, it was considered finished.

The two went to change into clean clothes. They went home feeling refreshed with their bags.

"Let's go once a week in the future." Seeing her Qing Bai really loved it, she suggested.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai did love it and nodded.

"Eldest is coming back soon. When he comes back, let him come as well. He also loves swimming." Lin Qing He said.

Only then, she began chattering away. She estimated that Eldest was about to come back, but she didn't expect him to come back so soon.

In June, Zhou Gui Lai was going to take the college entrance examination. Zhou Xuan Kai returned during his college entrance examination.

"Why are you back so soon? Shouldn't it be a while longer?" Lin Qing He couldn't help being surprised when she saw her elder son watching TV on the sofa when she got off class in the evening.

Zhou Kai, who had was several degrees tanner, grinned. He poured a glass of water for his mother and replied: "I came back in advance and can stay here for half a month."

He had to go back in half a month. At that time, double the training.

"Finally, you can stay longer." Lin Qing He accepted the water and said, "Your dad knows that you are back?"

"Not yet, I headed straight home." Zhou Kai answered. He was too tired, so he came back and slept first. He just woke up.

Lin Qing He drank the water and sat down to ask about his life.

This time he came back, he was tanner than the last time he came back. Have to say, her 19-year-old son had really grown up now.

He seemed to be the kind that can go out independently and decide for himself.

"You become so sturdy. Seems like you suffer a lot." Lin Qing He remarked as her nose felt a little sour.

"What suffering? Training is what we supposed to do. Mom, don't worry about me." Zhou Kai assured.

Lin Qing He didn't continue and said, "Go. Head over to the dumpling shop. I have to buy groceries to cook up some good food for you."

Zhou Kai smiled and headed out with his mother. Zhang Mei Lian from next door came out at this time and encountered them. Lin Qing He and Zhou Kai ignored her.

"How is Grandpa and Grandma's body?"

"It's okay. There's no problem. Wait until after the meal before you go there." Lin Qinghe replied.

They arrived at the dumpling shop. She let Eldest nurture affection with his dad. Then she took the money and went to the market to buy more good food.

Chapter 435: Quite handsome

Getting Zhou Qing Bai to connect with his son? There was nothing to connect with.

Zhou Qing Bai only asked one question: "Are you hungry?"

Zhou Kai replied that he'll wait until the evening and eat together. And that was it.

On the other hand, Aunt Ma was so happy to see Zhou Kai coming back. She spoke: "This training must be very tiring. And you got so tanned. Your mother must feel distressed when she sees you like this. She was always missing you.

Zhou Kai also grinned and responded, "I also miss home, but I don't have the time." The industry he entered won't allow him to be free in the future.

Aunt Ma said, "I also heard from your grandmother that she has raised a lot of chickens for you. Just waiting for you to come back to nourish you."

Zhou Kai jollily replied, "Then I won't be polite with grandmother."

"What's there to be polite about? It's rare to come back. You have to get nourishment. It looks like you lost a lot of weight." Aunt Ma remarked.

"I didn't lose weight. I just looked a little thinner." Zhou Kai said.

He was the tallest in the whole family. His height was almost 1.9 meters with his shoes. His total height was 1.88 meters. Wherever he goes, he was definitely not short. Especially at this moment.

To be honest, none of the brothers were short in height. Second was about 1.85 meters tall now. His growth seemed to slow down now, but it was enough. Not to mention Third. He was 15 this year and 1.8 meters tall. he will not be much shorter than his elder brother in the future.

In comparison, Hu Zi and Gang Zi were a bit shorter. Below 1.8 meters. Around 1.76-1.77 meters.

After all, the nourishment that Lin Qing He fed before wasn't for nothing.

Lin Qing He came back with a chicken. In addition, two basses and many other stuffs.

"Go and kill the chicken." Lin Qing He passed the chicken to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai simply ordered his eldest son to go. Lin Qing He spoke: "He just came back. Let him rest."

Zhou Qing Bai didn't mad with his wife. He only gave Eldest a look. Zhou Kai's lip amusedly twitched and then scooped up boiling water to kill the chicken and clean it up.

The first three days of his return, his mother would treat him like an enamel doll. Cuddled him carefully for fear he'll break.

However, this warranty period was only the first three days. After three days, the benefits will be gone and he'll be at her beck and call as usual.

Lin Qing He was sorting the vegetables as she chatted with her eldest: "Did you come back by yourself this time, or return with other people?"

"I came back by myself. I have kept in touch with Weng Guo Liang. He can't come back for the time being. He'll go by the end of this year." Zhou Kai replied.

"This year, Mei Jia will go over to that side's hospital for an internship." Lin Qing He continued.

"So fast?" Zhou Kai uttered.

"Mei Jia has good grades. Once she's there, you got to take care, understand? I have a very strong relationship with your Aunt Weng." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Kai said: "I will definitely keep an eye out."

"Not just keeping an eye out, but also protecting her. Especially since Mei Jia is still young. You can't let her be chased by those young men on that side." Lin Qing He instructed.

Zhou Kai immediately chuckled: "It won't happen. Mei Jia is a little girl." He watched her grew up.

Lin Qing He rolled her eyes. Why didn't this rascal get it? She said it that clearly and he thought she was joking.

"Your dad kind of wants to hug his granddaughter. Second is only seventeen this year. He is still a minor. Too early to wait for him. Let alone Third. So Eldest, what do you say." Lin Qing He said expressly.

Zhou Kai understood and was embarrassed: "That girl Mei Jia is still young."

"What's still small? She's a young woman." Lin Qing He disgruntledly refuted.

"Ahem, what my dad wants is to hug is a daughter. Not a granddaughter. Mom, please give my dad a baby. We are all so old. We'll all spoil her and treat her as a treasure." Zhou Kai diverted.

Lin Qing He wanted to hit him: "Smelly boy, your mother, I am already at this age. Can become an advanced age pregnant woman!"

"Exercise more. You have given birth to three of us, Mom. It won't be a big problem. I saw who was that in the village, she gave birth to her youngest when she was forty-three." Zhou Kai smiled: "If you could become an old clam giving birth to pearls, my dad will be crazy happy. I sense that he wants a girl so much that we aren't pleasing to his eye."

Lin Qing He internally uttered, you didn't sense it wrongly.

Your dad used to find you unpleasing to his eyes, but it had gotten better in recent years.

"Don't say it in front of your dad." Lin Qing He whispered.

During the Chinese New Year this year, her Qing Bai had finally thought it through. Though he wasn't thinking about it, it was better to not say it in front of him.

Actually, Lin Qing He was willing to give birth. It was just that she got ligation. The chances of getting pregnant were too small. Of course, she didn't prevent it.

If they have that fate and she gets pregnant with a fourth child, she will definitely be happy to give birth, even with her high age. There was nothing wrong with giving it a go.

She didn't feel her luck will be so bad. What's more, they were in the capital. The doctors here were also very safe.

The premise was that they have that fate.

"Actually, I don't understand. Mom, why did you stop giving birth after giving birth to Third?" Zhou Kai asked.

"We're talking about your matter. Why am I dragged in? Look at you. You're nineteen now. If you were promising, then I'll be a gran now ." Lin Qing He said.

"There are also many aunts who are younger than their nephews." Zhou Kai pointed out.

Lin Qing He choked. It wasn't uncommon for grandma to give to uncles and aunts who were younger than their nephews and nieces. She dismissed, “Once the chicken is killed, chop it. Let your dad stew it first. There are also two basses. Killed it too."

"Okay." Zhou Kai responded.

Actually, Zhou Qing Bai heard the whole conversation but he didn't mind. He did want one, but he was also worried that his wife's high age. After all, the nurses had already explained it.

So now he was going with the flow. If it comes, he will accompany his wife all the way to the delivery. If it doesn't, he will not think about it anymore.

Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai were delighted when they came back to see and saw their eldest brother had returned home early.

"As black as briquettes. If you don't get engaged to a wife first, I think you won't be able to get one in the future. Becoming so old." Zhou Gui Lai said with disgust.

"This makes sense." Lin Qing He nodded.

"You looked like Dad from the start. What's the rush. Come to think of it, I'm just like you. Got my dad's look. When I go out, people don’t think I'm only fifteen. My second brother’s got good fate, looking like Mom. He looks like a little white scholar and always got the advantage." Zhou Gui Lai remarked.

He was fifteen. The age of looking cool. He already started to hate that he appeared too mature.

"Off to one side. Your father is very handsome." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her. Lin Qing He sent him a wink: "I find him quite handsome."

The corner of Zhou Qing Bai's mouth wanted to curl into a smile.

Chapter 436: As a man

"Tsk tsk. The two of you really don't take the surrounding into account." Zhou Gui Lai shook his head.

"What? Did someone find you ugly?" Lin Qing He asked.

Both of the brothers got their dad's and appeared a little mature, they weren't ugly. On the contrary, they looked more manly and masculine.

Otherwise, why would Zhu Zhen Zhen from old Zhu Family and Zhang Mei Lian want to hit on her eldest in the first place?

Let's not talk about these rotten peach blossoms. The most important part, it can Mother Weng be satisfied with. So there was no problem.

"Who would think I'm ugly? It's just that when I look in the mirror, I feel it's too rush." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Then the conversation soon changed. He continued to denounce his eldest brother: "Now that Eldest Brother becomes so dark, he seems to be about to be the same age as Dad. Mom, you have to strike while it's early. Otherwise, he might really be a bachelor in the future."

"With your mouth, such a golden bachelor become disdained like that." Zhou Xuan chipped in.

"Second Brother, don't talk. You already got the best benefit, understand? Why did my mother birth you to look like her and didn't leave me any of her genes." Zhou Gui Lai complained.

Zhou Xuan laughed.

Aunt Ma said: "Your brothers are all good-looking. Don't worry about getting a wife. As long as the girl got a good eye, they will like you."

"Granny Ma, you got the best eyesight. If you are forty years younger, then I would come to your house every day to eat." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"If I was forty years younger, then I won't choose you. I'll choose your second brother." Aunt Ma merrily chuckled.

Zhou Gui Lai's heart broke.

It was seven o'clock. Aunt Ma was getting off work. The old lady came here to wash the dishes and was really happy to. All chatters and laughter and the day passed. She had a good time.

Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi came over for dinner after getting off work.

After eating, they carried over the pre-packaged food for others to eat.

In winter, it closed at 6 o'clock. Now it was summer, Lin Qing He's clothing store closed at 9 o'clock in the evening.

Ma Cheng Min watched one store by himself. Chen Shan Shan watched another store. Also, the newcomer was ready to take over Zhou Er Ni's shop. The newcomer at Chen Shan Shan's side would also come over and the two newcomers would watch one store.

Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue couldn't be free up time at the beverage shop either.

So Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai to include the dinner.

Ma Cheng Min's side was included. This can be regarded as a benefit.

After adding it up, these shops of Lin Qing He were understaffed. Even when they took turns taking days off, they had to transfer people from other shops to replace them.

That's why Lin Qing He wanted to call Zhou Si Ni over.

After eating, Hu Zi went to deliver food to everyone. One meat and two side dishes were packed in lunch boxes. This was definitely enough.

After the meal was delivered, Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and Er Ni have to attend evening classes.

Lin Qing He had asked Ma Cheng Min to recruit people. She planned to recruit three more. If she reserved a spot for Si Ni, it will be four.

At that time, it will be more standardized. It will not be as tight as it was now.

Zhou Kai made way to his grandparent's side by himself.

When he arrived, Mother Zhou was feeding little girl Tian Tian. The little girl got an appetite. If this was in the famine years, this little girl would be disdained.

"Grandmother." Zhou Kai called out when he came in.

Mother Zhou froze and looked over. Then delight lit up on her face: "Da Wa?"

"En." Zhou Kai grinned.

"Why are you back so soon? I heard Fourth Sister-in-law say that it'll be a while longer." Zhou Xiao Mei said happily.

"I came back early." Zhou Kai replied.

Mother Zhou gave the bowl to Zhou Xiao Mei and told her to feed her herself. She asked her grandson: "Have you eaten it? If you haven't eaten yet, I will make noodles with egg for you!"

"I have. My mom made several dishes for me." Zhou Kai smiled.

"It's eight o'clock now. It's too late. Come tomorrow at noon. Grandmother had raised a lot of chickens. I will kill one in the morning and stew it for you at noon. The bones will be stewed until soft. It'll be delicious." Mother Zhou said.

"Okay." Zhou Kai responded with a smile.

"Your grandmother has raised a lot of chickens for you. Especially waited for you to come back and feed you one every day." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Definitely need nourishment. Look how dark and thin you become?" Mother Zhou remarked.

"One chicken a day is too extravagant. It's enough for you to stew me one every three days." Zhou Kai responded. Then he asked, "Where is my grandfather?"

"Your grandfather went to the bathhouse with your god-grandfather. Just left before you came." Mother Zhou answered.

"Then I will go too. I will take a bath." Zhou Kai said.

"Then go. Come back afterward. Later, Grandmother will cook you a bowl of noodles with an egg." Mother Zhou's love for her grandson was particularly strong. She always got to express it.

Zhou Kai smiled and agreed.

He jogged home to get the clothes and checked with the other guys. Zhou Gui Lai was going to take the college entrance examination tomorrow, so he joined him on the bath trip today.

The two came to the bathhouse to find Father Zhou and old Wang.

The two were overjoyed to see Zhou Kai coming back.

"When did you come back? Have you eaten yet?" Old Wang and Father Zhou both asked.

"I have eaten. I heard that you both came to the bathhouse when I was at my grandmother's house and I brought along Third." Zhou Kai responded, then threw the towel to his brother and let him scrubbed his back.

Zhou Gui Lai said, "Brother, did you see that? Everyone is watching you. The whole bathhouse. Not even the miners are as dark as you."

Zhou Kai's tanning couldn't be avoided even with the clothes blocking. Completely bronze all over. The kind that will reflect light.

"Let them see if they want to. It's fine as long they don't feel inferior." Zhou Kai replied.

A grown young lad. Despite being tanned, his figure was top-notch with eight packs. It was the kind that a man feel inferior and a woman scream.

"Hehe, then you go around and make them feel inferior." Zhou Gui Lai grinned and said with a filthy smile.

"Do your scrubbing." Zhou Kai stated.

Zhou Gui Lai rubbed his back. Once done, he let his eldest brother rub him. Father Zhou and old Wang were also scrubbing their backs.

This was how it went in the bathhouse. One had to call someone to join them or check if anyone else came by themselves.

Although it hurt when being scrubbed, it felt quite comfortable after rubbing.

Father Zhou and old Wang asked how long Zhou Kai could stay this time. Zhou Kai also explained in detail.

As for Zhou Kai being tanned, they don't care. As a man, being dark was being dark. What did it matter?

"I wonder if Wang Yuan will have time tomorrow. If he does, let's get him to take us to the hot springs. I'll treat you." Old Wang changed the topic.

"Who is Wang Yuan?" Zhou Kai wondered.

He hadn't been back for almost a year. Even until now, he didn't know about Xu Sheng Mei's marriage. Let alone about the relationship between Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan.

Chapter 437: Importance of a good wife

Zhou Gui Lai explained to him: "Wang Yuan is Sister Er Ni's boyfriend."

"Sister Er Ni got a boyfriend?" Zhou Kai asked in amazement: "A relative of the god-grandfather?"

They were both surnamed Wang, so he asked.

"Kind of. But he wasn't introduced by god-grandfather. He is a manufacturer that our clothing store cooperates with. He started the garment factory. Extremely rich. He has taken a fancy to Sister Er Ni. Right now, he's dating Sister Er Ni and seems to be anxious about marrying Sister Er Ni. However, Sister Er Ni has no plans to marry yet." Zhou Gui Lai explained.

"He started his own factory? How old is he?" Zhou Kai asked.

"Don't misunderstand. He's not those kinds of middle-aged uncle. He is six years older than Sister Er Ni. Not too old." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Zhou Kai nodded. Six years was acceptable.

"How does he treat Sister Er Ni?" Zhou Kai continued questioning.

Naturally, Zhou Kai cared. He grew up with this cousin, Zhou Er Ni.

"You can ask Grandfather if he's satisfied." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

"Wang Yuan is pretty good." Father Zhou nodded.

Toward Wang Yuan, Father Zhou couldn't pick any fault. If his granddaughter can marry Wang Yuan, Father Zhou approved. He believed that Er Ni will be treated well in the future.

"Furthermore, he got some relationship with God-grandpa. The grandson of God-grandfather's childhood friend." Zhou Gui Lai mentioned.

Old Wang said: "That kid dare not treat Er Ni badly."

Zhou Kai was relieved now. But he was also a little interested in taking a soak in the hot springs.

Sadly, it can't be tomorrow. Gui Lai will take the college entrance examination tomorrow. Once he finishes the college entrance examination, they can relax together.

After the two brothers finished washing, they came to that side together. Mother Zhou cooked a bowl of noodles. Zhou Kai and Zhou Gui Lai ate it together.

Two poached eggs in one bowl of noodles. Quite delicious.

"My mom used to make this for us." Zhou Kai smilingly remarked.

"Your mother always knew to make good stuff." Mother Zhou said.

"I still remember the candied-centered eggs that Mom made for us when we were in the village. They were so delicious." Zhou Gui Lai spoke.

"That was when you were seven or eight, right? Only made it once and you still remember?" Zhou Kai was surprised.

"How can I not remember? It was so delicious. Sadly, Mom hadn't made it since then." Zhou Gui Lai lamented.

"Once you have finished the college entrance examination, go and ask mom to make it for you." Zhou Kai said.

The two brothers had eaten up the noodles and felt a little stuffed. Mother Zhou made sufficient quantity.

"Tomorrow, both of you come over. The stewed chicken will be shared between you." Mother Zhou said.

Zhou Kai and Zhou Gui Lai agreed. Old Wang returned to the campus. Zhou Kai and Zhou Gui Lai sent him back and then started to make their way home.

At this time Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi should finish their evening classes. So they made a detour and waited for them to go back together.

They hadn't seen Zhou Er Ni, Gang Zi, and Hu Zi yet. Instead, they saw Xu Sheng Qiang coming out first.

"Isn't that Sheng Qiang?" There were a lot of people at the school gate. Zhou Kai thought he had mistaken the person for someone else and halted.

Xu Sheng Qiang came here on a bicycle. He was probably in a rush as he didn't see them and passed by.

"It's him alright." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

"What's the situation?" Zhou Kai asked.

"Didn't you know? Sister Sheng Mei married out." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Zhou Kai's eyes widened: "Sheng Mei married?"

"En. She got married at the end of last year. She found him herself." Zhou Gui Lai explained. He recounted Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun's affairs. She was pregnant and miscarried. Due to that, Xu Sheng Qiang was brought here.

Zhou XuanKai was stunned. He didn't even know that so many things had happened during the year he didn't go home!

Then his face turned dark and coldly sneered: "Only beating Zhao Jun into the hospital! He got off lightly"

"It's all in the past. Eldest brother, don't get revenge after the incident is over. Sister Sheng Mei also got some responsibility in this incident. One hand can't clap by itself. Mom couldn't be bothered to care about those siblings now. They can't settle down at all." Zhou Gui Lai persuaded. He also recounted how Xu Sheng Qiang beat someone into the hospital because the guy made a remark about him and nepotism not long after he arrived here.

Zhou Kai frowned.

Just as he was about to say something, Zhou Gui Lai saw Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi coming out and shouted their names and beckoned them over.

"Why are you picking us up?" Zhou Er Ni smiled.

"Just after returning from grandparent's side and remembered class is almost over for you. So we came here. Why didn't Brother-in-law come here?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

The brother-in-law he mentioned was Wang Yuan.

Zhou Er Ni gave him an eye-roll: "Stop chattering. You have the college entrance examination tomorrow. Why are you still coming out?"

"It's because of the college entrance examination, I got to relax. I will do my best tomorrow." Zhou Gui Lai stated, "Eldest Brother hasn't seen Brother-in-law yet."

"He went back to Wang's house yesterday." Zhou Er Ni answered.

The group went home.

"I didn't know the whole year I didn't come back, you guys married or date one by one." Zhou Kai emotionally said.

Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips and smiled.

They walked Zhou Er Ni to the dumpling shop and the boys went home.

Because Zhou Gui Lai's college entrance examination was tomorrow and Zhou Kai was travel-worn, so they went to bed early.

Lin Qing He was still whispering to Zhou Qing Bai in their room.

"Our eldest is nineteen and still haven't opened up in that aspect? How old were you when you started wanting to marry a wife?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and responded, "Leave him alone. He'll think about it when the time comes."

He didn't actually have any thoughts in this aspect back then. It was his mother who was in a hurry, so it was arranged. He submitted a report and went back to the village to get married.

The days after he went back didn't add up to a month.

To be honest, when it came to feeling, then he didn’t have any. After he returned to the village later and she arrived, he realized the benefits of having a wife. He also realized how important it was to a man and a family a good wife was.

"When the time comes, what should to do if Mei Jia was chased by someone else? Must strike as early as possible," Lin Qing He said.

She decided to get her eldest son to bring a gift and sit at Weng’s house tomorrow. Mother Weng was kept bringing it up. If he were to be her son-in-law, it would be equivalent to having another mother doting on her eldest.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't know what to say. Then again, it was right. Although a good man has no fear of not getting a wife, the good ones got to be settled first.

"When Eldest gets married, our first task will be completed." Lin Qing He said as she leaned into his embrace.

Life seemed to be long, but in fact, it went too fast.

Thinking back about this, she felt that when she had just arrived, the boys were still snotty and dirty turnip heads.

Now they reached marriageable age. She and her family Qingb Bi were also old.

Chapter 438: Two families' feeling

Zhou Qing Bai can't stand the word old now.

Hearing her reminiscing, he directly let her see whether he was old or not.

Before Lin Qing He fell asleep, she didn't feel nostalgic anymore. She only got one thought. Alright, her family Qing Bai isn't old yet.

The whole family got up early the next morning. Third was going to take the college entrance examination. This was a very important day in life, so the whole family got up early.

After eating a full breakfast, Zhou Kai sent Zhou Gui Lai to school. His school was an examination building, so there was no need to go elsewhere.

Once he returned after sending him over, Lin Qing He prepared a nylon net of apples for him and said, "Go find your Auntie Weng. She has been missing you all the time."

"Okay." Zhou Kai, who already understood his mom's intentions, felt helpless. But he liked the old Weng Family, so he caught a ride over. Which only took about 40 minutes by bus.

Mother Weng happened to be home today. She was delighted to see him: "When did you come back? Last time I heard your mom say it'll be a while."

"I came back in advance. Where's Uncle Weng?" Zhou Kai merrily replied.

"Went to work. Come in quickly. You haven't been back in a year." Mother Weng was grinning widely.

"It's has been a year. I've been keeping in contact with Guo Liang. He might return at the end of the year." Zhou Kai said.

"The end of the year it is. Forget about him for now. At the beginning of this year, your mom, your two brothers, and I had planned to go to Ha'er to see the ice city, but when we got there, we encountered a blizzard and stayed in the guest house for two days. Like that, we came back the same way we came." Mother Weng amusedly mentioned.

"I heard Mom say that Mei Jia will do to their internship this year." Zhou Kai said.

"That's right. Going to that side, You got to keep an eye out for her. That girl had never been mature." Mother Weng grumbled.

"If Mei Jia is immature, then nobody is mature. Don't worry, we all grew up together. The affection is there." Zhou Kai responded.

Mother Weng happily nodded and said: "This time, you came back more tan and skinny. Have lunch here. I'll cook up something nourishing."

"My grandmother made a reservation for me and told me go over during the afternoon. She stewed a chicken for me." Zhou Kai refused.

Mother Weng said: "Your grandmother really dotes you. Last time I went over, I heard your mom say that your grandmother raised a lot of chickens. All ready to be stewed for you to eat. No one else can eat even if they wanted to."

Zhou Kai smiled.

After sitting here for a long time, he thanked Mother Weng for her meal invite and caught a ride back.

When Father Weng came back from work at noon, he found that his wife was in a good mood. Before he could ask, she brought it up herself: "Young Kai is back. We can put lunch aside. I won’t cook tonight. We're going over to Teacher Lin's and have a meal together."

"That can't do. Young Kai just came back. They hadn't finished with their reunion. How can they have time to entertain you?" Father Weng put down the bag and responded.

"What's the problem? What kind of relationship do I have with Teacher Lin? Teacher Lin would be overjoyed to have me at the dinner time. What do you know, you silly man?" Mother Weng disdained.

Then she continued: "I feel Young Kai has gotten tanner and lost a lot of weight this time he returned. I will bring over the ginseng slices that your nephew gifted you during the New Year for Young Kai tonight. It's very nourishing to stew with chicken."

"You still have two sons." Father Weng disgruntedly pointed out.

This was really matched with that phrase. The more the mother-in-law finds her son-in-law, the more satisfied she became. Whatever good things were at home, she wants to send it to her son-in-law

"The two of them aren't coming back until the end of the year. What's the rush? Let's use it to nourish Young Kai first. Look, he brought such a big net of apples." Mother Weng responded.

Father Weng internally refuted. No matter how many apples were in a net, how much money could be spent. Mines are all Northeast wild ginseng!

In the evening, the Weng couple came by. Lin Qing He was making pig's stomach in chicken. She was delighted to see them coming.

"You can't leave tonight. Have to stay for dinner." After coming out of her surprise, Lin Qing He said at onced.

"We chose to come over during mealtime. Especially came to freeload a meal!" Mother Weng merrily responded.

"Then I warmly welcome." Lin Qing He grinned.

She ushered them to sit and she can handle it by herself. Mother Weng passed the bag to Father Weng and then began to work with Lin Qing He. She helped make the dough. They were having it grilled tonight. It'll be served with pig's stomach in chicken soup. Pig's stomach in chicken soup had ground pepper, so it was especially comforting to the stomach.

"I have never seen this way of eating before." Mother Weng remarked.

Lin Qing He was not stingy and told Mother Weng about her the steps in great detail.

"After Guo Liang and the others come back, you can cook it for them. This dish is great at nourishing the stomach. I have to cook it for my eldest two or three times every year." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Weng stated: "Then next time I will try this out. My family's old Weng's stomach isn't very good. Caused by starvation in the past."

"Then you should cook it for old Weng." Lin Qing He responded.

The two women were busy talking as they worked away. There was no worry about it becoming awkward. With them, the atmosphere lifted up.

Soon Zhou Kai and the others came back. They had gone to the campus to play basketball. After the game, they went to the bathhouse and came back.

"Back? Get ready to eat." Mother Weng smiled when she saw him.

"Aunt Weng, it's not just our eldest brother is back. We are all back," Zhou Gui Lai said.

Lin Qing He couldn't help but laugh. Mother Weng wouldn't conceal it. Still, Lin Qing He liked to socialize with this kind of people. So direct without any scheme. How comfortable, right?

"Ignore this stinky boy. He has always been naughty." Lin Qing He amusedly scolded.

Mother Weng was amused too.

There was the addition of Father Weng and Mother Weng. Lin Qing He had prepared a lot. Only needed to make more grilled dough and soup. The rest was plentiful.

After all, she got two pig's stomachs as well as the old hen sent by Mother Zhou, which was more than five jins. Divide it and it was enough.

Zhou Qing Bai arranged the biggest table to the center of the dumpling shop. Thankfully the dumpling shop was quite spacious, or else they couldn't sit down.

"Old Zhou isn't here yet." Mother Weng brought up when she saw Lin Qing He was about to start the meal.

"I set aside a bowl for him. Let him eat it later, we'll eat first." Lin Qing He said.

She left a bowl for her family's Qing Bai. About sufficient was enough. Better not eat too much at night, or it'll be easy to get a little belly.

The Zhou three brothers, Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi were present. They ate together. It was very lively.

"It's truly lively here. There are only two of us in my house. It's not easy to buy food either." Mother Weng remarked.

"What's the problem? If the two of you don't mind the trouble, you can come here and eat together. Won't charge for the food" Lin Qinghe said.

Mother Weng couldn't be any more pleased to and said: "If this side is a little closer, then I won't be polite and be sure to come over to eat with the big family."

Chapter 439: Person in love

Stewed pig's stomach in chicken was an excellent dish. Especially the soup, which was delicious.

Served with grilled dough, it was simple and comforting.

When the dinner was over, the clean-up was left to the children. Lin Qing He invited Father Weng father and Mother Weng to come over to the apartment building for tea.

Only then Mother Weng gave Lin Qing He the woody slices she had brought over, "These were sent by old Weng's nephew. He's in this business. They are pure wild ginseng from the Northeast. You take it to stew chicken to nourish Young Kai. I saw he came back a lot tanner and skinnier this year."

"There's no need to give him this. Take it back. You got Guo Liang and the others." Lin Qing He urged.

"There is still a little Korean one at home. I kept those for them. This wild ginseng slice is for Young Kai. You don't need to use a lot of it each time. Just put in a few slices. It will strengthen the body and increase the resistance." Mother Weng said.

Lin Qing He saw that she sincerely wanted to give it, she accepted it. She smiled and said, "I can't compare to your doting toward him."

"It's just some wild ginseng slices." Mother Weng smilingly replied.

"Old Weng's nephew does this business. How's the business?" Lin Qing He asked.

Father Weng answered: "It seems his business is so so. Those things are pretty expensive. Who is willing to eat."

"It can't be helped. These are rare things. Its base cost is there" Lin Qing He wasn't surprised. Still, generally, this kind of luxury goods was very profitable.

"The base cost is indeed high. I think the shop will end sooner or later if this continues." Father Weng said.

"It won't. From now on, everyone is getting richer and richer. In the past, the body was weak. Won't they have to make up for it? In the future, the business won't do badly. It will gradually get up. When the time comes, it will be an old-established shop with steady customers. He won't need to partner up with anyone in the future," Lin Qing He explained.

Father Weng paused for a moment before speaking, "A box of Korean ones only got a few strands and it costs more than 200 yuan. Who can buy it?"

"There's definitely someone who is willing to buy it. Manage it slowly. This kind of store takes time. As long as the quality is good, then it will be passed on through words of mouth." Lin Qing He assured.

Father Weng nodded.

The couple sat for more than an hour before they got up and went back. Lin Qing He sent them downstairs and turned around to go home.

Zhou Qing Bai and Zhou Kai didn't come back until about nine o'clock. Zhou Qing Bai only closed the store then. The business ended late during the summer.

"Your Aunt Weng is so thoughtful. She brought you a small pack of ginseng slices. It's pure wild ginseng slices." Lin Qing He told her eldest son.

Zhou Kai grinned, "You and Dad can have it. I don't need to eat this."

"I'll give you some and keep the rest for your dad to eat." Lin Qing He nodded. After all, he was a young lad and got no girlfriend. What was there to nourish? It won't be good to excessively nourish.

Leave it for her and her Qing Bai to occasionally stew some soup to get the supplement.

Speaking of nourishment, she'll go to the South this year to see if there are any fish gelatin and the likes. This was one of the eight treasures. An excellent source for collagen.

If there are, she has to buy some back. Also, those pilose antlers and the likes.

Zhou Gui Lai’s college entrance examination soon ended. On the second day after it ended, they found Wang Yuan and old Wang and squeezed a car to go to the hot springs.

Lin Qing He didn't stop them either. Go if they want. Relaxation was also good. Her third was going to college this year, so he should relax.

Lin Qing He finished her lecture early that day and came over to the clothing store. After checking the accounts, she talked about Wang Yuan with Zhou ErNi.

"Are there any specific plans?" Lin Qing He asked with a smile.

She could tell that Wang Yuan was really caring about her niece. There was no need to say that the whole family of old Zhou family liked Wang Yuan.

"Next year." Zhou Er Ni was feeling a little shy. According to herself, she wanted to date until the age of 22, but she couldn't win against Wang Yuan.

So she finally loosened her stance with Wang Yuan and said they'll marry next year.

"Then next year it is. You'll reach the legal age. There will be no problem getting the marriage certificate by then." Lin Qing He smiled.

She strongly approved of her niece’s marriage.

"Wang Yuan's family..." Zhou Er Ni was still a little hesitant.

"There is no such thing as a perfect marriage. It mainly depends on how you live your life and whether Wang Yuan loves you." Lin Qing He said.

Women have a lot of difficulties in their lives. What's more, women always like to make things difficult for other women. Same-sex repulsion was a matter that can't be helped.

Especially for the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

In the eyes of outsiders, Mother Zhou wasn't bad as a mother-in-law. But Lin Qing He's hot temper cannot stand her. It was one matter to bring her over and be filial, but she had to be arranged far away.

"Wang Yuan bought a place near your grandpa and grandma's. I heard from your aunt that it's excellent. Spacious and nice. All the furniture is in place. Basically, you can live there in the future. Wang Yuan came out to set up a factory on his own. The two of you will only go back and have a look at the end of the year. As long as she isn't overboard, just open one eye and close another." Lin Qing He assured.

She felt that Wang Yuan was really good, so she said this. It wasn't easy to find someone better than Wang Yuan. This was said with conscience.

So without a perfect marriage, one can make themself better and stronger. No matter what external factors there were, it can be resolved.

Life was actually just like that. Having a good life was the main point.

"En." Zhou Er Ni nodded.

"However, what you shouldn't endure, don't endure, and make yourself suffer, understand? If it's overboard, retort back. Don't be polite with her." Lin Qing He advised.

Zhou Er Ni curled her lip into a smile. To teach her to do this, only her fourth aunt would

"This New Year, are you going to take Wang Yuan back home?" Lin Qing He asked.

"He mentioned it." Zhou Er Ni nodded.

Lin Qing He smilingly said: "That's fine. Take him back and let your parents see him. They had seen the photo, but it's not like seeing the real person."

Reaching this point, she couldn't help but chuckle: "The last time I talked to your mother on the phone, your mother seem satisfied judging by her tone."

Zhou Er Ni lips curled in amusement at the thought of Wang Yuan's showy appearance.

"Bringing him home is good. Wang Yuan is different from Zhao Jun. He loves you. Your fourth uncle and I had chatted with him. He isn't that kind of person. So don't worry so much." Lin Qing He comforted.

"En." Zhou Er Ni nodded.

She wasn't worried about these. Although Wang Yuan was six years older than her, he was undoubtedly mature and stable in front of outsiders. When he was with her in private, he acts shamelessly like he won't grow up.

But every time she thinks of him, she can't help but smile.

Lin Qing He felt relieved when she saw her niece like this. See, this was a truly person in love. How could Xu Sheng Mei and her reaction with Zhao Jun Qiang compare?

Chapter 440: Sly businessman's number one rule

When Zhou Kai and the others came back from the hot springs, they all gave that side a high review.

Lin Qing He also deeply sensed the rapid development of the capital at this time.

Especially this year. Swimming pools, coffee shops, etc. have all sprung up like bamboo shoots after a rain.

Women wearing those floral dresses and the like on the top can be seen all over the street. Completely trendy. The previous dim colors were basically going to be eliminated.

Zhou Kai had the same feeling. When he came back, he said that he hadn't come back for a year and the change was huge.

During this half-month break, he did all the physical training he should do but much more lax.

Lin Qing He didn't get involved in this. She told him to explore the capital. He can go to the swimming pools and the like, if he wanted to.

Basically, let him come back to spend a good vacation and relax.

"When you're at that side, remember to get a driver's license on the way. Maybe our family will buy a car this year." Lin Qing He told him.

"Buy a car?" Zhou Kai was surprised: "Do we have so much money?"

He had asked his future brother-in-law, Wang Yuan. One car was about a few ten thousand.

Lin Qing He knew what kind of car he was talking about without asking, and said, "I want to buy a truck. Those small cars, I can't afford it so far."

"A truck is also good." Zhou Kai responded: "I'll take the test."

Lin Qing He nodded.

Eldest son stayed at home for half a month. Half a month wasn't short, but it felt like it flew by.

It was worth mentioning that Zhou Kai's face has grown a lot of flesh in the past half month.

Lin Qing He's side and Mother Zhou's side took turns to nourish him. So, they made him look ruddy and full of energy.

"If you can come back at the end of the year, try your best to. If you can't, then call in advance. Mom will prepare something to send to you." Lin Qing He came to send him to the station. She watched her eldest son carry a backpack and prepared to get on the carriage. She couldn't help but repeatedly remind.

"I know. Mom, you guys go back." Zhou Kai nodded and took note.

Zhou Gui Lai came with his mother to send him off. Once his eldest brother got in the carriage, he brought his mother back.

"Eldest brother is worldly-wise. What's more, he is that tall and got the skill. If anyone that should be worried when going out, it wouldn't be him." Zhou Gui Lai comforted his mother.

"Smelly boy, don't have any conscience yet? Your eldest brother is away from home. All on his own. Can't I just advise him a bit?" Lin Qing He lectured.

Zhou Gui Lai's 囧 expression appeared. What all on his own? Wasn't it just wandering outside?

Eldest Son left home. Lin Qing He was a little sad. She hadn't adapted to her son's life of returning and leaving yet. After two days of depression, she recovered.

At this time, it was already the end of the semester. The summer vacation was about to start in ten days.

"Dad, Mom, are you going to travel to the south this year? You've been there a few times. Are you not tired of it?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

Lin Qing He said: "This year your third uncle requested us to have to buy a motorcycle. We have to help him bring one back."

"So far." Zhou Gui Lai remarked.

"If it's just for your third uncle, then forget it. Actually, we have to go to other places to see." Lin Qing He said.

"Second Brother will tutor others this summer. So I'm going to watch the dumpling shop alone?" Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Your second brother tutoring?" Lin Qing He uttered in surprise, "Isn't it all finished?"

"I asked my second brother. Second Brother has to go from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. Mom, go and talk to him. Get him to help out in the dumpling shop." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

Lin Qing He came over and talked to her second son.

"I'll be going there in the afternoon. I can come back in the morning and evening to help. It doesn't get in the way," Zhou Xuan stated.

There were two children over there who need his tutoring. About two hours and the price had increased to two yuan. Have to say, the price wasn't low.

In fact, it wasn't about the money. That was secondary. Mainly the experience gained was quite good. After all, he will develop his career in education in the future.

Lin Qing He noticed he liked it, so she didn't say much.

The three sons were all grown up now. Each had their own plans. She had no plans to interfere in their own development.

"It'll be had on you. Work hard. Mom has high hopes on you." Lin Qing He patted her third son on the shoulder and said.

"Then I have to relax during this period." Zhou Gui Lai declared.

"I'll let you be during the day. Go wherever you want. Just remember to go hawk wares in the evening." Lin Qing He reminded.

In the future, Third Som is going to develop in business. So Lin Qing He didn't hold back and told him to do things like setting up a street stall.

Zhou Gui Lai was indeed talented in doing business. This guy got a thick-skinned face and can interact. In order to set up a street stall, he borrowed the tricycle used by Uncle Ma to move goods every evening. It carried a few dozens of clothes, including men's and women's.

Simply go to the plaza and set up a stall. He spread a piece of plastic cloth on the floor, put his clothes on, and the business was open.

Even though he was only fifteen years old, he was mature and tall. Everyone would believe him when he said he is seventeen or eighteen.

And his tongue was slick. He belonged to the kind that can persuasive.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took a bike ride and visited once. Even when there were a lot of people around, he can still handle it smoothly- bargaining with others while selling the clothes.

Every night the few dozens of pieces of clothes reduced to only two or three remainings when he returned home. The worst time, there were only seven or eight pieces left. The profit was higher than that of the store.

Why?

Because the shop wanted a reputation and a good word of mouth. While there was no need for the street stall. Those who can bargain, he will make less money. While those who don't bargain will usually be ripped off by him.

This kid had mastered the sly businessman's number one rule- choose their target.

When he came back in the evening, he brought the money back. He settled the account. Paid back the cost of the goods to Lin Qing He first, and then divided out 90% of profit for Lin Qing He.

She can really strip skin; taking away 90% of his profit. The remaining 10% were given to him as pocket money.

He was still young. Although this monkey was easy to coax, he will be difficult to coax in the future.

Lin Qing He received the money and emotionally remarked to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai found it funny. He felt that the three children could grow up so well was definitely linked to his wife's teaching.

Sometimes they were mother and child. Sometimes they were like business partners. He hadn't seen a mother like her before. Have to say, the children were well-educated.

As for Zhou Gui Lai, he was't a money-saver. Even when he only got 10% of the profit every night. He can earn about five yuan a night.

Of course, this was due to Lin Qing He's raising the base cost. Otherwise, he would be able to get more.

However, five yuan was quite a lot. Zhou Gui Lai was very satisfied.

Although there were four freezers at the beverage shop and one at the dumpling shop, there was no refrigerator at home.

He planned to set up a street stall every day this summer and then save money to buy one for his family!

Chapter 441: Seafood business

Lin Qing He didn't about her youngest son's thoughts. She didn't govern him and let him make arrangements by himself.

Honestly in the money aspect, Lin Qing He managed the three sons very loosely. She wasn't like other families that didn't give a penny. The children actually save money to buy what they want.

Lin Qing He supported this.

The days passed and it was summer vacation.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't head south straight away. The couple handed over the shop to Third. Then they went swimming, watch a movie or something. They relaxed for two days before heading south.

After the two of them departed for the south, Zhou Gui Lai invited old Wang to the shop to help: "God-grandfather, you have to help me. My eldest brother isn't at home. M second brother is giving tutoring again. My most romantic parents are heading to the south and threw away their burdens. My grandfather and my grandmother have to help my aunt watch the children and send Cheng Cheng and the others to and from school."

So counting down, there was only old Wang who could come and help.

Old Wang didn't have a holiday. The school library wasn't closed yet. He wasn't the only one over there, so he took a leave of absence for two months and came here to help Zhou Gui Lai.

In fact, there wasn't much for him to help out with. Just to help collect money and give change. Then wash hands to help make dumplings. It wasn't difficult.

This wasn't the first time that Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai have thrown away their responsibilities. Now they threw it away more carefreely. Feeling completely unburdened.

Both of them were in the train carriage at this time.

Lin Qing He snacked on an apple and said, "This time let's go to the port to see if there is any seafood."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He was reading the newspaper. As he read, he frowned.

"What's wrong?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It seems that many people have been laid off." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He wasn't surprised. Wasn't it due to Su Da Lin's factory being in a rocky situation, he decided to get off the boat and took the children to the capital with Zhou Xiao Mei.

Moreover, this was the period of workers being laid off. However, the private industry had also emerged in the past few years and will provide a number of jobs. The situation was already well understood. Many people will also embark on the path of business. These will be the way out.

Zhou Qing Bai flipped through the newspaper and remarked: "Ten thousand yuan households aren't rare now."

His heart was also very shaken. After all, it was only a few years, right? Ten thousand yuan households were rare in 1979. But this year, 1983, ten thousand yuan households can be said to pile together in the newspapers.

Lin Qing He laughed: "There is a saying that ten thousand yuan isn't rich. Ten thousand is just the starting line. One million is considered rich."

Although it wasn't a popular phrase now, this sentence will become popular in the near future.

Zhou Qing Bai couldn't help emotionally remarked that if his wife hadn't been admitted to the university and brought the family out, his horizon wouldn't broaden so much.

If one wanted to earn a 10,000 yuan household in the village, they can try it. But he knew that if they want to earn 10,000 yuan in the village, it wasn't easy.

"Don't worry, I will buy a few more plots of land in a good location and keep it. Then, I will build a few dormitories and rent them to Beijing vagabond later. When we are old and can't work, we don't have to be afraid of having no money. "Lin Qing He comforted her man.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned.

Lin Qing He leaned into his arms. Live aa a landlady. Was this not what she yearns for?

Imagine wearing pajamas and slippers, carrying a bunch of keys in hand, and yawning to collect rent. Pretty awesome.

The couple reached the south. They came to the outskirts and waited until no one was around before they drove the truck out.

Naturally, the days of being a profiteer began.

Nowadays, everyone was getting richer and richer. Even a color TV that costs hundreds of yuan was still in demand.

There were also tape recorders, electric fans, watches, etc., which were all very easy to resell after they were purchased.

This year they made more money than the previous year. When the couple was counting in the guest house that night, the amount was almost 40,000 yuan.

Despite the exhaustion, the excitement of being a profiteer was making money very fast.

After one night's rest, the two drove over to buy a motorcycle. On top of buying a motorcycle for Third Brother, they bought a few more barrels of gasoline. Then they changed their route and came to the port to buy seafood.

"Seafood. You came to the right place. Dried abalone, dried sea cucumber, and dried cuttlefish are all available. Do you want fish gelatin? They are all large fish gelatin. The quality is high. There are many kinds of them. Two bosses, how much do you want?" The seafood boss asked very enthusiastically.

Of course, he'll be enthusiastic. They drove a truck.

"Take us over for a look first." Lin Qing He said.

"No problem." The seafood boss nodded and then led Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai around.

After such a lap, Lin Qing He couldn't help but want to partake in the seafood business. She spoke, "Boss, you have a complete set of seafood here. Basically, you have everything."

"It's nothing. Why else would I say you came to the right place? This is the largest seafood processing plant in this area," replied the seafood boss.

"Are you in cooperation with the train side?" Lin Qing He asked.

"What do you mean?" The seafood owner was stumped and felt puzzled.

"We are from the capital. I have a seafood shop there, but they are a limited selection. So I want to try to form a cooperation with you." Lin Qing He explained.

She was thinking of going over to Dalian and have a look. That place was exceptionally rich in seafood.

"You are from the capital. No wonder your accent a bit weird." The seafood owner was surprised. Then again, it wasn't strange. Everything opened up. He had some hesitation: "This is too far away. It’s no problem to deliver it to you, but every time you order, you have to order in large quantities. Otherwise, the travel expenses will not be enough to cover. I also have to send two workers to deliver it there."

"Each order won't be less than 1,000." Lin Qing He stated.

"That's a bit little. It's not cost-effective." The seafood boss shook his head.

"A thousand is little?" Zhou Qing Bai glanced at him.

The seafood boss responded to him in crappy mandarin: "Of course, it's little. These seafood are extremely expensive. I'm giving wholesale prices and delivered to your door. This order requires a minimum 2,000 as the starting point. "

Lin Qinghe asked about the prices of various products. Among them, dried abalone and dried sea cucumbers are indeed costly. The fish gelatin had different qualities and the best was also expensive.

So if one buys the best, the two thousand yuans order wasn't really a lot.

"We are all businessmen. At least trust is necessary. I won’t ask too much. When the goods are delivered to you, the accounts will be settled then. However, if the goods are delivered over and no one can be found. I get deceived and my people made a trip for nothing. Then don't think about coming here to get the goods in the future. Other business will never sell it to you too." The seafood owner stated.

Chapter 442: Quitting

Lin Qing He said: "When doing business, we got to be trustworthy. We can't possibly let your people make a trip for nothing. It has no benefit for us. Who would do such a wicked thing?"

"You guys seem to be decent, so I believe you. But if it is someone else, then I might not believe it." The seafood boss responded with a smile.

This time, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai directly bought a truck full of dried seafood with him. They were all packed in boxes. Adding it all up, the total amount of money for this exchange was almost three thousand yuan!

Even when the seafood boss completed a lot of transactions, but this kind of 3,000 yuan transaction doesn't happen in any month.

"These sea crabs have just been caught. I will give it to you as a gift for our future cooperation." The seafood owner was overjoyed. Such a big order was sold today. It was enough to see that Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai can be trusted. So naturally, he didn't mind being generous.

A box of frozen, tied sea crabs was given.

Lin Qing He didn't act reserved. She accepted it and also asked for his phone number. She will call him when she needed to order.

Then Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai drove away.

On the road, Zhou Qing Bai was puzzled, so he said: "Why do you want to open a dry seafood shop all of a sudden?"

Before they came, they were planning to come over and buy some to eat at home.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "It's fine to open one. Anyway, our family is going to eat it. It's not a bad idea to open a shop while we are at it."

These were the specialty products from the southern side. In the capital, these were available but very limited.

Lin Qing He quite liked these kinds of seafood. These were all dried seafood. Relatively durable and the profit wasn't low.

Basically, they were all split into half cost and half profit. Some even have 60% profit.

The goods weren't cheap. Just achieve a few orders a day and they will make a lot of money in that month.

That's why Lin Qing He came up with the idea on the spot and want to do this business. It was convenient for their family to eat it. And having more stores was beneficial.

After all, one can get involved in different kinds of industry. There was nothing wrong with trying.

This time, there were a lot of shrimps, dried shrimp skins, and the like. There was a truckload of it behind them.

Once this truck drove to the suburbs, Lin Qing He put the vehicle into the space. Then they used a bicycle to travel. The couple came to the train station. The bicycle was easy to put away. Just find a corner where no one was around and withdraw it in.

Currently, there was no monitoring camera and the likes, so there was nothing to be afraid of.

After getting on the train, they went directly to their side.

After so much going on, Lin Qing He was tired and went to sleep with Zhou Qing Bai.

When they woke up, they hadn't arrived yet. The train wasn't slow, but neither was it fast. It would take nearly fifty hours.

However, it took four full days to go from the capital to Yangcheng. There were some rest periods in the middle, but it can't be said it's not far away.

After all, transportation still wasn't as developed and prosperous as later generations.

When they arrived at the municipal city, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai found a guest house, took a comfortable bath, and went to bed after changing the sheets and quilts.

The couple slept until after eight o'clock the next day before they woke up.

Lin Qing He was held in Zhou Qing Bai's embrace. She yawned, "When we get rich in the future, we won't toss around like this."

So far, it seemed there were a lot of properties in their family. But to say they were wealthy, it was still too early.

"Once this dry goods store is open, we won't go to the south next year." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"How can that do?" Lin Qing He was taken aback for a moment and looked at him.

It was true that it was tiring, but the horse won't be fat without nightly grass and a person isn't rich without a windfall. Despite the exhaustion, this trip to the south had made a profit of nearly 40,000 yuan.

What did 40,000 yuan mean at this time?

Her clothing shop and beverage shop sounded like it was doing extremely well and the profit was definitely high. But after deducting the monthly labor cost, how much was it actually in a year?

Although it was a bit tiring, how can they not want this windfall?

"In the future, business will be very good. And we had bought the courtyard dwelling. Let's not do this." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He froze for a moment. Taking in his expression, she hesitated.

In fact, Zhou Qing Bai didn't allow her to do this from the start. It was because she wanted to do it, he followed her.

He agreed because the family conditions were average and the children needed to be nurtured.

However, the conditions at home were already pretty good right now. Truly above well-off.

"Clothing shops, beverage shops, as well as this dry good shop, and my dumpling shop. Manage these shops well, the income will be high. There is no shortage of money." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qin He looked at him. Zhou Qing Bai also stared back at his wife.

"Really quitting?" Lin Qing He disappointedly looked at him.

"Our family will not be short of money in the future. I will raise the price of dumplings again. It's not a problem to make 500 yuan a month." Zhou Qing Bai stated seriously.

Lin Qing He was initially quite disappointed, but she couldn't help but smile when she heard what he said. She responded, "Then you raise it. The price needs to be increased."

"Quitting?" Zhou Qing Bai's gaze remained on her.

"You said quitting, so we're quitting. I'll listen to you." Lin Qing He leaned into his arms and replied.

In fact, with her personality, it was a surprise that he could promise her to be a profiteer at the beginning. What's more, he had joined her for a few years. Now he wanted to stop, then stop.

After all, she had bought her courtyard dwelling. And there were five shops and the house, where Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were living, was also under her and her family Qing Bai's name.

In addition, there were a lot of savings. The businesses of various shops were still very stable. So Lin Qing He felt that there was no problem with not continuing this opportunity.

As long as her Qing Bai didn't feel entangled in his heart, it was fine.

"If I'm an emperor, it seems I'm a muddled-head emperor." Lin Qing He emotionally remarked.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her questioningly. Lin Qing He clarified, "How much money did I give up for you, old man?"

"Not old." Zhou Qing Bai flipped on top of her.

Lin Qing He blushed and said, "It's almost time to get up."

"Later. No rush." Zhou Qing Bai laughed.

This 'no rush' continued until noon. They had lunch here before they caught a ride at 1pm to the county city.

It was almost three o'clock when they reached the county city.

They found a place to take out Third Brother’s motorcycle and gasoline. The couple made their way to Third Brother's place first.

When arrived at Third Brother's shop, Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law happened to be there.

Lin Qing He almost laugh out when she saw Third Brother's black and skinny appearance. He almost turned into a monkey.

"Old Fourth, Fourth Sister-in-law!" Third Brother's eyes lit up when he saw the two of them. Especially at the sight of the motorcycle they were on. He came out quickly.

"I was saying you should coming anytime soon. We had been waiting for you for a long time You must come to our home to eat tonight. I will kill the chicken!" Third Sister-in-law followed out him and uttered.

Chapter 443: Return one's homeland in silken robes

Lin Qing He didn't act politely with her and smilingly replied: "Alright. We will a large family feast tonight."

"Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law, did you buy this motorcycle for me?" Third Brother couldn't help but grin.

"En. What do you think?" Lin Qing He nodded.

"Can you drive?" Zhou Qing Bai took down a barrel of gasoline from the vehicle and asked him.

"Not yet. Guide me." Third Brother said.

Zhou Qing Bai asked him where to put the gasoline first and then took him for a ride. Lin Qinghe and Third Sister-in-law entered the house.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, how much is the motorcycle and gasoline? I'll get it for you." Third Sister-in-law jollily brought up.

"What's the hurry? It's not I'm worried that you don't have it." Lin Qing He laughed. Seeing that Zhou Wu Ni wasn't present in the shop, she asked: "Where is Wu Ni? Didn't she come back for the summer?"

"Didn't come back. I heard that she was studying over there with Yang Yang. I let her be. Let her do as she likes." Third Sister-in-law smilingly explained.

She poured water for Lin Qing He, and then went in to get the money. A total of 900 was taken out. It didn't that much. Lin Qinghe took the money for the motorcycle and gasoline and returned the rest.

Third Sister-in-law mentioned: "Some time ago, a customer drove a motorcycle over to buy food. We asked the price and he said that his friend helped buy it back. It costs more 1,000 or so."

"Bringing it back from there for 1,000 or so. His friend didn't rip him off too much." Lin Qing He smiled.

"We knew that you and your fourth brother are taking care of us. So we took the bite and bought it." Third Sister-in-law explained.

"It's right to buy it. This time, I see Third Brother became even darker and thinner than last year. This isn't how you should make money." Lin Qing He said.

Third Sister-in-law said: “How is he dark and thin? It’s better than when he was doing farm work. Farm work is true torture. It's not peaceful here this year.”

Lin Qing He took candies and two cans of milk powder from the bag for her nephews and nieces, and asked, "What's the matter?"

"There was heavy rain this year. The crops couldn't be harvested during the summer harvest. Thankfully it was now. If this was in the past, many people will starve to death," Third Sister-in-law remarked.

"There's such matter? I talked to Eldest Sister-in-law on the phone and she didn't mention anything." Lin Qing He said.

"Probably afraid of making you worry. But it's fine. It was only with these two counties and districts around us. There is food shipped from other places. We won't starve." Third Sister-in-law responded.

This was how it was for ordinary people who relied on the weather for food. There was really no other way. Thankfully it was the present, or else where can they go to buy food during in the previous period?

"How is San Ni's side?" Lin Qing He remembered and asked.

"She had also suffered. This year, Li Ai Guo took San Ni to the hospital." Third Sister-in-law replied.

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He said.

"San Ni's body is in bad condition." Third Sister-in-law quietly recounted Zhou San Ni's abnormal menstruation. In the end, she sighed: "Say, why did such a good girl get such a damaged body like this? The doctor said she is anemic. It needs to be treated, otherwise, it won’t be easy to have children in the future."

When Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo dropped by this side, Third Sister-in-law saw her. Zhou San Ni's face was completely pale as if there was no life in her. People couldn't bear to see it.

"What's Li Ai Guo's reaction?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It's pretty good. No wonder Eldest Sister-in-law said he is good." Third Sister-in-law answered: "He just said it'll be fine once it's treated. He didn't say anything else. I think San Ni girl is taking this matter to heart. You know she always likes to hold matters her heart."

Lin Qing He remarked: "This kind of thing happened once she married over. No one would feel happy about it."

Natural disasters ruining the harvest and people in poor health. This was what misfortune was called.

Third Sister-in-law said, "I think Li Ai Guo has the intention to come over and open a shop in the county."

These words made Lin Qing He a little surprised: "He wants to come over and open a shop?"

She originally wanted to suggest it to Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni. Unexpectedly, they had the same ideas.

"I think they do. But a shop isn't so easy to open. Renting a shop doesn't seem right, while it costs so much money to buy a shop. As for collecting goods, it's inconvenient for Li Ai Guo" Third Sister-in-law pointed out.

Although Li Ai Guo wasn't born with limp feet, his leg and foot were indeed bad. There was no problem for Third Brother to guide this nephew-in-law. It must be pointed out that Third Brother, who got healthy legs and feet, felt half of his life was drained from going back and forth between the city and the county city every day. With the way Li Ai Guo was, how can he do it?

Lin Qing He didn't say anything, because what Third Sister-in-law brought up were all problems.

"How's the business here at the shop?" Lin Qing He had a vague idea in her heart, but she was still hesitating. So she changed the topic.

Third Sister-in-law grinned: "This year's business had been affected. But now it had eased down. The business is still pretty good."

Because of the heavy rains, there wasn't much supply then. It recovered afterward. Third Brother followed Third Brother Lin and got a lot of fish and shrimps back to sell. This made up for the gap during the period of no supply of vegetables and fruits.

But now it had passed. Many fruits and vegetables were on the market one after another. Now they got a motorcycle, they won't do any worse in the future.

"By the way, will Youngest Sister and Brother-in-law come back this year?" Third Sister-in-law asked.

"It's not clear yet." Lin Qing He shook her head.

Third Sister-in-law said: “We bought a place this year. Although it’s a bit smaller, we’re planning to move into it in a while.”

Lin Qing He smiled: "You bought a place now."

"It's a small apartment. Not very spacious." Third Sister-in-law grinned.

"Why didn't you buy a place with a yard?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It's too expensive." Third Sister-in-law shook her head.

Lin Qing He had said everything that should be said. Since Third Sister-in-law thought it was too expensive, she didn't say anything.

Third Sister-in-law said, “Your brother and your sister-in-law bought a place with a yard. Although the place isn't small, I think it’s not worth it. It's 1800!"

Simply too expensive. A place with a yard costed this much money. And it was relatively shabby. They have to renovate it themselves. That also cost some money.

All in all, they can forget about it if they didn't have at least 2000.

"How much is the apartment you bought?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It's about nine hundred. Although the building is a bit old, it doesn't matter. Your third brother and I plan to go back to the village and build a spacious one. One similar to Eldest Sister-in-law's. You haven't seen it yet. That's more face-gaining." Said.

Alright, Lin Qing He understood it was returning one's homeland in silken robes. Once they're rich, they want to go back to their hometown to build a house so that the people in the village can envy.

But she really didn't think it was worth it. They would have to stay in the city in the future and only returned a few times a year. Once built, it'll be left empty.

Chapter 444: Difference between relying on themselves and relying on family

But Lin Qing He didn't make any comment because this kind of nostalgia for their homeland wasn't limited to Third Sister-in-law and Third Brother.

Her Qing Bai was the same.

He was also thinking about returning to the village when he is old. Lin Qing He was happy to satisfy him. Later in the future, they will go back to the village to build an apartment building. Right now, the brick houses were popular, so forget it.

Third Sister-in-law asked about the physical condition of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Lin Qing He replied, "Don't worry. They're doing fine."

"How is Sheng Mei doing? I saw she brought Sheng Qiang over." Third Sister-in-law continued asking.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law had a better relationship with First Sister as they married in earlier. Lin Qing He and Third Sister-in-law both entered the door later. In fact, the relationship was so-so.

"I don't know how to say it. Saying it's good, it's not good. Saying it's bad, it's not bad. As for Xu Sheng Qiang. I heard that not long after he arrived, he beat someone into the hospital for talking about his nepotism." Lin Qing He explained.

"Beat someone when he's there. What's more, into the hospital?" Third Sister-in-law's eyes popped out.

"That's been a while. The matter is over. He's currently studying at night school. The same school as Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi. Whether he can learn well, it's up to him." Lin Qing He said.

"With his temper, I hope he doesn't go to night school to cause trouble and implicate Er Ni and the others." Third Sister-in-law couldn't help but utter.

"His uncle signed him up. He is responsible if something crops up. I'm not getting involved with his old Xu Family's affairs." Lin Qing He stated.

"Say, First Sister isn't bad. How did she teach each of them intoe this?" Third Sister-in-law's face was ugly. She knew the inside story. Lin Qing He won't hide it. She let these sisters-in-law know through the phone.

"Let's not talk about this. Next year is the time to drink Er Ni's wedding wine." Lin Qing He changed the topic.

"Er Ni?" Third Sister-in-law froze. Then she uttered: "Did Eldest Sister-in-law found someone for Er Ni? I didn't hear her mention this."

"He's from the capital." Lin Qing He smiled: "This year's New Year, Er Ni will bring Wang Yuan back."

"From the capital? Is he reliable?" Third Sister-in-law was surprised and said quickly.

"Qing Bai, me, our parents, and the others had met him. So is he reliable?" Lin Qing He smiled.

Third Sister-in-law hesitated: "Just afraid that he might dislike our rural area."

Third Sister-in-law knew about when Xu Sheng Mei brought Zhao Jun back. Zhao Jun was so disgusted with old Xu Family, it was said that he didn't even want to eat a bite of rice at the old Xu's house, because it was unhygienic.

One must know old Xu Family hold this capital's son-in-law high.

"I know it. Er Ni didn't agree to it at the beginning. It was he himself who liked Er Ni and chased her." Lin Qing He explained.

Third Sister-in-law was relieved when she heard that. Still, she said: "First Sister will probably say you are biased."

"In my whole life, as long as I can do right to my own conscience, then it's fine. I really have been criticized a lot. I'm used to it by now." Lin Qing He replied calmly.

She understood what Third Sister-in-law meant. Zhou Er Ni was introduced to such a great guy, while Xu Sheng Mei's can only find one by herself. The difference was so big.

Lin Qing He didn't feel guilty or care at all. Whoever wants to blame, let them blame.

Third Sister-in-law spoke: "Saying you are partial, then that shouldn't be the case. You didn't say you won't find one for Sheng Mei. It was her who couldn't sit still and went to find one herself."

She used to have an okay relationship with Lin Qing He. But in recent years, she really thought that Lin Qing He was a great Sister-in-law.

She was frank and direct. She will never act sly with others. When it's one, she'll say it's one. If there was any problem, just say it to her face. She won't keep it inside.

It was better to interact with such a person. No worry about being stabbed.

Lin Qing He told the truth: "Even if she didn't find one by herself, I wouldn't be able to introduce a guy like that to her. Er Ni's guy wasn't introduced by me. It was Er Ni who was hardworking and eager to learn. She went over to work as an accountant in his factory and caught his eye. He fancied her, so he took the initiative to pursue Er Ni. Back then, I offered to pay the tuition for Xu Sheng Mei, but she didn't want to learn."

Having said that, she continued: "She probably regrets it now. That's why she brought her brother to find their uncle and got him sent to class."

Third Sister-in-law asked what Zhou Er Ni's guy do. It caught her by surprise when she found out he was a young boss who opened his own factory.

"Much richer than the one married to Sheng Mei?" asked Third Sister-in-law.

"I don't know about this. But Wang Yuan relies on himself, while Zhao Jun relies on his family. It's different." Lin Qing He replied.

Obviously, Wang Yuan was more promising than Zhao Jun. The important point he was steady and truly loved Er Ni in his heart.

Lin Qing He sat here for a long time. Zhou Qing Bai and Third Brother still hadn’t come back. They were still practicing outside. So Lin Qing He went over to Third Brother Lin's side by herself.

Third Brother Lin was killing chickens in the shop. While Third Sister-in-law Lin was loading eggs for a customer.

"Third Sister." Seeing her coming, Third Sister-in-law Lin revealed a delighted expression and called out.

Third Brother Lin heard this and turned around. Seeing that it was really his sister, he was surprised: "Sister, what are you here? Where is my brother-in-law?"

"Your brother-in-law is at that side's shop. He will come later." Lin Qing He smilingly replied.

It was the same old rule. Two cans of milk powder, as well as candies and the like. Just like the trips back every year.

"Hurry up and get a stool for your third aunt," Third Sister-in-law Lin ordered.

Third Brother Lin's eldest daughter was called Lin Xiu. A big girl now. Now she had graduated from elementary school and will go to junior high school next semester.

Speaking of this, this was Lin Qing He's influence. So Third Brother Lin attached great importance to education.

He got three daughters at the front. Because of this, Third Sister-in-law Lin kept wiping tears. The three daughters weren't young now. They were all studying. No one was left out.

Judging by the couple's intention,t as long as they can pass the exam, they will continue to study and they continued to support it!

Their thought was also progressive.

Lin Qing He asked, "How is Ah Xiu's grade?"

"Average." Lin Xiu sighed and sadly answered.

She felt that she had worked very hard. But in terms of grades, it was considered average. Not very good.

"Now you're a big girl now. Would you like to explore the capital when you have time? You can ask your cousin to give you supplementary lessons." Lin Qing He kindly suggested.

"Can I go?" Lin Xiu's eyes lit up.

"As long as your parents agree, you can go travel." Lin Qing He smilingly nodded.

"Going over, she'll cause trouble." Third Sister-in-law Lin quickly interjected.

"She won't cause trouble. It's good for a child of this age to go and look around." Lin Qing He assured.

"How old is she now? She will go later when she has a chance." Third Sister-in-law Lin smiled.

Lin Qing He saw Lin Xiu's disappointment and said, "Your mother is right. You are still a little young. Study hard. When you are fifteen or sixteen years old, it will be okay to go to the capital. "

Chapter 445: Good affection

Lin Xiu became happy when her third aunt said this.

Lin Qing He accepted the water handed over by Third Sister-in-law Lin and said, "You guys work away. Don't worry about me. I can just talk to Ah Xiu and the others."

Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin were really busy at this moment. At this time, there were people coming and going to the shop, because this was the time for grocery shopping.

There were two peak times. One in the morning and the other in the evening. Of course, during the rest of the day, there was some business.

Lin Qing He watched the people coming and going. Originally, there were two baskets of eggs. A lot was gone in a moment. She knew that the business was extremely good.

When people left, Third Brother Lin spoke, "Sister, you and Brother-in-law must eat here tonight. Let's eat in our place."

"I promised my third sister-in-law that we will eat at her side later. I heard you bought a house with a yard?" Lin Qing He jollily asked.

"Well, I bought it. It's the place I mentioned before." Third Brother Lin smilingly responded.

He was different from Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law. He really didn’t plan to go back to the village anymore. He even thought about spending some money to move his family’s household registration to the city once everything is stable.

So even when the property was eighteen hundred and had to repair by himself, Third Brother Lin gritted his teeth and spent the money.

It wasn't a small sum and was spent all at once.

Especially for the rear renovation. It cost an extra 500 yuan to make their property look completely new.

In short, every time Third Brother Lin return to that house, he felt that his effort was absolutely worth it.

From now on, this was his own home. Even for the New Year, Third Brother Lin had no plans to go back.

There was always a pile of trouble stacking up. Really a pile. Not a joke.

Now that everyone knew he was making money, his parents sighed in front of him year after year. Also, his two elder brothers both looked at him with condemning gazes.

Eyes filled with accusations. As if saying he had become successful and didn't pull them, his elder brothers in.

Third Brother Lin wasn't so selfish. He wanted to help, but how can he help?

Once he opened his mouth, they want him to pay for the shop. And everything else would be gathered from his side in the future.

Was calling brothers to do business? This was making trouble for himself. Third Brother Lin wasn't that stupid. Even though he was soft-hearted, his wife wasn't.

For example, when their family went back to celebrate the New Year last year, they didn't have a good celebration.

His eldest brother and second brother both came to visit. Openly and secretly, they came to inquire about business matters. This was fine. But not a few sentences later, they wanted to borrow money from him.

Third Brother Lin had an unpleasant New Year's Eve, especially when they came to borrow money and said they were going to open a shop or something. Simply treating him as a fool.

His parents also caused non-stop trouble. At this age, they didn't know how to make people not worry.

As the youngest son, he can give them ten yuan a month, which was definitely a lot. But these two elderly was on his elder brothers' side during the New Year.

It was impossible to say it didn't chill his heart.

Still, he was their son. So he would support them and send money back every month. Any more, he wasn't willing to give more to him.

After all, there were still his two elder brothers. He was filial. In the whole village, no one would criticize him. Only praise him.

Let's not talk about this. Life was going very smoothly. Business was also very good. With the exception of this year's heavy rain, which caused a temporary panic. He had hoarded a lot of food for his family at the first moment. Currently, they hadn't finished eating it. So, there was no worry.

"You guys do your business. Ah Xiu, bring Third Aunt over to see." Lin Qing He merrily spoke.

The house wasn't far away. It took three minutes to get there from the shop. It was very close, What's more, it wasn't small and by the roadside.

Lin Qing He circled around once and then returned with her niece.

"This house is goo. You will never regret buying it." Lin Qing He said.

"Altogether, it cost about two thousand three hundred yuan ." Third Brother Lin smilingly stated.

"That's not much. It's worth it." Lin Qing He responded.

While talking, Zhou Qing Bai and Third Brother came over on the motorcycle.

"Bought one too?" Third Brother Lin said with a smile.

"That's right. You have it. And I really can't keep riding that bike." Third Brother jollily responded

His relationship with Third Brother Lin was very good. After all, the relationship between relatives existed. On top of that, they can from the same area. They should take care of each other.

Especially since Third Brother Lin was a righteous person. He had explored the channels for fish and duck egg supplies. He generously told Third Brother and brought him over to pick up the goods together.

Of course, he and Third Brother were in a tacit agreement. The prices they offered were the same. Can't have one give higher price than the other. It won't be easy to operate in and outside the village then. Of course, some deviations were inevitable.

"It should have been bought long ago. With this motorcycle, a lot more things can be transported." Third Brother Lin grinned.

The motorcycle that his sister bought back for him was more than 700, and the fuel expense wasn't cheap. It took him less than a month, almost 20 days or so, to earn back the motorcycle's cost.

It can be seen how much profit had increased after the addition of a motorcycle.

Third Brother continued driving around. Men always liked things like vehicles very much. Before departing, he didn't forget to remind Lin Qing He that Third Sister-in-law had already killed the chicken and they got to go over go.

"How is this year?" Zhou Qing Bai asked Third Brother Lin.

"Brother-in-law, don't worry. Everything is fine." Third Brother Lin nodded.

"That's good. Work hard. In the future, come to the capital to play." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Brother-in-law, Sister, how about sleeping at our place for one night tonight, and then go back to the village tomorrow? It'll be pretty late when you finish eating." Third Brother Lin suggested.

"Is there room over there?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Yes, there is one guest room. No one sleeps in it." Third Brother Lin nodded.

"OK then. We will go over to your place after we finish eating." Lin Qing He nodded.

"You should eat at our home tonight," said Third Sister-in-law Lin.

"It's not a big problem. Wherever we eat, it's still eating." Lin Qing He replied with a smile.

When she returned to her hometown, there's always people rushed to entertain her. That was actually very comforting. It showed that she hadn't failed as a person.

There was always someone who gets along with her.

Checking the time, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai started to head over to Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law's side.

Third Sister-in-law Lin remarked, "Third Sister and Third Brother-in-law have a very good relationship." She had never seen a couple that was as affectionate as them.

"No need to be envious of Sister and Brother-in-law. Our relationship isn't bad either." Third Brother Lin said.

Chapter 446: Factory became bankrupt

Third Sister-in-law Lin amusedly rolled her eyes at him.

She was satisfied. There were no complaints about their family's life. It will only get better in the future.

Although there was still a lot of noise on her in-law's side, they won't move to the city anyway.

Of course, it wasn't that they didn't want to move. After knowing that his family had bought a new yard, her two incessant parents-in-law wanted to live there.

But she was the first one to disagree.

If they were good and kind elders, then she will pick them up herself. But what kind of character were those two?

In the past, when she gave birth to her eldest daughter and second daughter, she didn’t even have to eat a full bite. It was thanks to the meat and eggs sent by her third sister that she could have decent post-natal confinement and not leave the body with sickness during confinement.

Now that the days were better, it didn't mean that she can forget everything before.

Now that they can provide ten yuan as living expenses for the two elders every month, Third Sister-in-law Lin felt that was benevolence and righteousness enough. Want to come to live with her in the city?

Don't even think about it.

When they went back last year during the New Year, the two elders mentioned it. Probably intended to test the water.

The two sisters-in-law also brought it up later. She harshly stated her stance.

If anyone dares to send the second elders over, then she can send the second elders back to the village on the same day. No matter how late or busy it is!

On this point, Third Sister-in-law Lin's attitude was very firm. There was no room for discussion!

Moreover, she wasn't an energy-saving lamp. When they went back last year during the New Year, she often mentioned to the villagers in the countryside that they find ten yuan a month too little and that she couldn't drink a mouthful of thick porridge during post-natal confinement.

Had it not been for her third sister who brought some supplies, who knows if she can survive!

But what she said was all true. After all, when they moved out that year, they were really forced by Lin family to move out.

It was thanks to Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's help that their life can improve step by step.

The villagers weren't fools. How can they not notice?

In addition, those few from old Lin family were bad at interacting. They often saw them make a fool of themselves.

How did they make a fool of themselves?

Naturally, their daughter who was forced to sever the relationship with her maternal family became successful and her family moved to the capital.

Their youngest son who was forced to separate became successful and his family moved to the county city.

It can be seen that this old Lin family wasn't fortunate. They forced good away and keep the cowardly behind.

Still, he was their son. So Third Brother Lin gave ten yuan a month for living expenses. But they won't stop causing trouble. Did they want to force this youngest son to sever ties with the family?

A lot of people in the village mocked about it.

Probably because of Lin Qing He's decisiveness, Father Lin and Mother Lin hesitated for a while. This daughter truly flipped her face like she said she will. Thinking about how they treated this daughter, Third Sister-in-law Lin in the past, they didn't insist on coming over.

Otherwise, they really had that plan.

After all, how nice it would be to live in the city? How can the countryside compare? But their son and daughter-in-law just disallow them to come. What can they do?

They often went around the village, saying they weren't filial. But no one listened to them.

In rural areas, was the monthly ten yuan given to them little? No one would say it was little. After all, this wasn't their only son. It was the youngest son who gave this money.

There were still two elder ones in front. But these two elder ones weren't very promising.

Especially old Second Lin. Even until now, he was in an unclear relationship with that widow and often got into quarrels with his wife about this matter.

In short, old Lin Family was in a mess. Whoever got involved was unlucky.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had a hearty meal with Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law.

Third Sister-in-law had put her heart into entertaining them. One whole chicken was fried. There were also loofah soup, cucumber soup, scrambled eggs, a fish, and a plate of shrimp.

It was exceptionally rich. After these things were put on the table, Lin Qin He grinned: "I didn't even know that Third Sister-in-law's culinary skill is this good!"

"That's right. There was no room to develop before. Couldn't even bear to use a little lard. Now I don't have to mind so much. You and your brother do your best. I promise there's enough!!" Third Sister swiftly replied.

Naturally, Lin Qing He didn't act reserved with her. Zhou Qing Bai and Third Brother were drinking while eating.

Third Brother had a few cups before he started to recall the past: "Old Fourth, I remember your affection for my brother. It can be said if it weren't for that time when us, brothers went to the river to swim and you said those words and left that money, your third sister-in-law and I couldn’t have the courage to go out and give it a go."

Since childhood, he had been doing farm work. How much determination and courage were needed to take that step? The most important thing was that they need that kind of condition to allow it.

And most of these were given by Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai.

Third Brother knew this in his heart.

"Between brothers, if one does well, he'll hope the rest are well. As long as you guys are willing to work hard, who would be left behind?" Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"I know what kind of person you are, old Fourth. Although you are the youngest among us, we didn't take care of you. Instead, we always get taken care of by you. Also our parents, they are now looked after by you over there." Third Brother said with a smile.

"They're also our parents. It's only right to." Lin Qing He grinned.

"I know my father's temperament. However, Mother. She sometimes a little confused. Fourth Sister-in-law don't mind her. Just leave her be. Among so many grandchildren, she dotes Da Wa the most." Third Brother continued.

"She equally dotes them all." Lin Qing He smiled.

This was undeniable. Toward the four daughters-in-law, it was equal treatment. As for the son and grandson, Mother Zhou favored her family's Qing Bai and her family's eldest.

Can't be helped. The youngest son and eldest grandson belonged to her family.

Because of this, Lin Qing He didn't mind Mother Zhou so much even when they were in the capital and her bad habits occasionally occurred.

Almost perfect was enough. There was no need to forcibly be above the elderly on everything. However, it was necessary to be stronger sometimes.

Because this mother-in-law, Mother Zhou, was a little bit ignorant and won't accept the pro.

"Why talk about that? Drink your thing." Third Sister-in-law spoke.

Whether she partial or not, they still got to eat. Back then, it was that condition. What can she give?

She didn't care about it.

"Is Xiao Mei and Da Lin's business doing well?" Third Brother cared about his sister and brother-in-law.

"It's okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"I heard that his former factory went bankrupt. Da Lin's uncle and his family are now idle at home." Third Brother mentioned.

"The whole family has no job?" Lin Qing He asked.

"En. It happened this month. Da Lin probably doesn't know about it yet." Third Brother confirmed.

Chapter 447: More and more charming

Recently, a good few factories in the county city have closed down. All happened within this year.

And the factory where Su Da Lin used to work was one of them. His uncle's family all worked in that factory.

Now, they certainly became idle.

Lin Qing He said, "When I go back, I will talk to youngest sister."

Su Da Lin's uncle and aunt took care of their little family very much. They couldn't pretend to not know. They had to notify them two. As for how they handle it, it depends on Su Da Lin and his family.

After having dinner at Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law's side, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came to Third Brother Lin’s house.

There was no need for dinner there. Still, Third Sister-in-law Lin cooked mung bean soup as dessert.

After sitting with them for a long time, it was almost time to go to bed.

They went to bed early because Third Brother Lin will go out to the countryside to collect fruits and vegetables early in the morning.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went back to the guest room to rest. They were also tired, so the couple called it a day early.

The next morning, Third Brother Lin got up and the couple got up with him.

"Sister, Brother-in-law, go back to bed. It's still early." Third Brother Lin said.

Third Sister-in-law was giving him pancakes to eat and said, "It's still early at this moment. Third Sister, you guys rest more." It was about half-past five.

"No need. Let's take advantage of the early hours and go back to the village before it gets hot. Otherwise, my eldest sister-in-law and others would go to the field later." Lin Qing He responded.

She and Zhou Qing Bai went to brush their teeth together. Then they came to eat pancakes and porridge soup together.

When Third Brother Lin headed out, they pushed Third Brother Lin's bicycle and went out.

"Go ahead. Your brother-in-law and I will take our time." Lin Qing He said to him.

"Then I'll go first." Third Brother Lin nodded. His motorcycle speeded up and then drove away first.

Lin Qing He sat behind Zhou Qing Bai and they cycled slowly toward the village. saying, "Our hometown's development is also very fast."

Many things that were popular outside can be seen in the city. Very in trend.

"There are many more rich people." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Yesterday, he took Third Brother around to practice. He noticed a few cars and a lot of motorcycles. Those young women on the street, it seemed their mentality and appearance was different.

"I heard that there was heavy rain this year. The fields basically couldn't be harvested." Lin Qing He continued.

"Heavy rain?" Zhou Qing Bai paused.

"Third Sister-in-law told me that there was no harvest. Fortunately, only two counties were affected. The food was shipped from other places and no one was starved to death." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. As long as it didn't cause too big of a disaster, it was fine.

"I heard that San Ni was also affected by the disaster. Then Lijiazhuang isn't a big place. I guess someone might point at her shortcoming." Lin Qing He mentioned.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. The niece was married, so it was up to her how she lives.

"I heard Third Sister-in-law say that Li Ai Guo was inquiring about the shop in the city. He probably planned to open a shop in the city," Lin Qinghe said.

"Isn't his leg bad?" Zhou Qing Bai remarked.

"Yes, his leg is. So if he goes to open a shop in the city, he can't compete. I wonder if they are willing to go with us." Lin Qing He told him her plan.

In fact, this niece, Zhou San Ni wasn't bad. She was raised into a withdrawn personality by Second Sister-in-law.

Now that she had her health was ruined and can't have a child, Lin Qing He felt that Zhou San Ni will have a new life if she goes to the capital.

Even if they move to the county city, the medical conditions wouldn't be as good as the capital.

If a woman does not conceive a child within three months after her marriage, then people would talk about it.

It was like this in the city, let alone the countryside. After all, there was very little awareness of contraception in this era and there was no such thing as a two-person world.

Also, it was the newlywed period. Usually, they will have children soon.

However, after Zhou San Ni married over, she didn't get pregnant and heavy rain occurred. It was a surprise that a good few people in the village criticized her.

"Go to watch the dry seafood shop?" Zhou Qing Bai understood her intention and asked.

"What do you think?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Not a bad idea." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"The salary will be paid to them together. Seventy yuan a month." Lin Qing He stated, "But the discussion has to wait until I see them."

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. The couple returned to the village.

It wasn't early now. Many people who went to work in their own fields were almost done.

After all, the summer harvest wasn't harvested. They got to be diligent during this autumn harvest.

"Qing Bai, Teacher Lin, you are back?" Aunt Cai was carrying a lunch box. She uttered at once at the sight of the couple.

"Yes. Come back to the village to look around." Lin Qing He smiled and got off the bicycle, "Aunt Cai, where are you going?"

"Bringing breakfast to Zhou Dong." Aunt Cai said.

"Alright then. Aunt, you go first. Come over and sit at our home when you have time." Lin Qing He smiled.

Aunt Cai smilingly agreed. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai walked home. On the way, they met many people from the village and exchanged greetings.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother both went down to the field. Si Ni was left in charge of the house.

Si Ni was a young woman this year. Many people had their eyes on her. Who didn’t know that she was swift and tidy? The most important thing was the kind of reputation Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law had in the village. It was extremely good.

There was also Zhou Yang, her one-year-old younger brother. He was a college student .A well-known name.

How can the demand be bad?

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai passed by old Zhou's house first. So they dropped in old Zhou's house for a look. Zhou Qing Bai went in, while Lin Qinghe didn't.

Back then, because Zhou Liu Ni ran to the capital without permission, she and Second Sister-in-law's connection was torn apart. There was nothing to say.

Zhou Qing Bai went in and took a look. Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law had gone to the field. There was no one home.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He came to First Branch's new home next.

They knew where Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's land was. So when they looked for it, they found a brick house. It was truly fine quality. At least from the perspective of this time, it was a very luxurious brick house.

Zhou Si Ni happened to come out to pour water and she saw her fourth uncle and fourth aunt. Her eyes lit up: "Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt!"

"It's only been a year since we had seen each other. Si Ni is getting more and more charming." Lin Qing He smiled when she saw slim Si Ni.

"Fourth aunt, don't make fun of me." Zhou Si Ni smiled embarrassedly and said: "Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt, come in and sit down. I'll make breakfast for you."

"Don't bother. We came back after eating in the city." Lin Qing He said: "Did your parents go down to the field?"

Chapter 448: Both hands up in agreement

"En, they went out early." Zhou Si Ni nodded.

"Are you looking after the house?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I have to look after the chickens, ducks, and pigs at home." Zhou Si Ni nodded.

Although she didn't need to go to the field, she was busy with all these things. There was also a little brother behind her.

First Branch got three daughters in front; Da Ni, Er Ni, and Si Ni and two sons behind.

However, Zhou Si Ni took on all the work at home. Fifth went to school.

Even so, Lin Qing He felt that Eldest Sister-in-law wouldn't refuse let this daughter, Zhou Si Ni go to the capital with them.

Because if Zhou Si Ni stayed in the village like this, she would stay for two or three years at most. Then she would also marry out. She wouldn't be able to stay at home to help out for a lifetime.

Some choices were also necessary.

But whether Zhou Si Ni goes or not, it was up to Eldest Sister-in-law. If Eldest Sister-in-law didn't want to, then it was fine. She won't force it.

But if Eldest Sister-in-law agrees, she will also arrange for Si Ni to go to night school. She will be developed as she works. She will be nurtured well.

Lin Qing He asked her for her opinion and said, "Fourth Aunt lacks some staff. I wonder whether you want to go there, Si Ni?"

"Go to the capital?" Zhou Si Ni froze.

"En. Be with your second sister." Lin Qing He nodded.

"I...I want to go, but I'm afraid no one will be home to do the work." Zhou Si Ni was very excited at first, but the next moment, she hesitated a little.

How can she not want to go to the capital? Her second sister was there. Her brother and Wu Ni had both been there. They said it was great when they came back. Naturally, she wanted to go.

But she never spoke about it because there were so many people over there. She was afraid that there will be too much pressure.

So she never mentioned it as her fourth aunt hadn't brought it up. She really wanted to go.

But she also had concerns. If she goes, what will happen at home?

There were now a few dozen chickens, a few dozens of ducks, and two pigs at home. All of which she needed to take care of.

There were also a lot of things in and out of the home to do. Basically, she can’t be free all day long.

Have to say, with such a capable girl like her, Eldest Sister-in-law only needed to do farm work with Eldest Brother outside. She can be very relieved when she went home as it was more relaxed.

"If you want to go with Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt, then you can. As for the rest, we'll see what your mother thinks." Lin Qing He said.

She knew that Eldest Sister-in-law wouldn't stop her.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai let Si Ni work away and went home first. They cleaned up the house inside and out.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother both came back around ten o'clock.

Even when it was ten o'clock, the sun was very venomous at this time. They went out before dawn and finished their work early.

When they came back, they learned that Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were back.

"Catch a chicken from the backyard and killed it. I'll go look for Qing He." Eldest Sister-in-law said to Eldest Brother.

"Okay." Eldest Brother went to the backyard to catch a chicken. He told his daughter to boil the water to pluck the chicken feathers.

When Eldest Sister-in-law came over, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had finished cleaning up the house. Seeing Eldest Sister-in-law coming, she immediately grinned: "I estimate you and Eldest Brother are coming back soon. This sun is really poisonous."

"The heat is fine. Just don't follow be like last summer harvest." Eldest Sister-in-law smiled.

There were only seven or eight days before the summer harvest and out of nowhere the weather sky changed. All the grain in the first half of the year was ruined in the field.

So ah, they would rather the sun be harsher than it raining during the harvest.

"I only found out about the rain from Third Sister-in-law. I didn't hear you mention it on the phone." Lin Qing He pointed out.

"It's okay. We wouldn't have starved. Third Brother had sent a lot of food back." Eldest Sister-in-law laughed and said, "Come over to our place for lunch. Your eldest brother is killing a chicken."

"Yesterday at Third Sister-in-law's side, they also killed a chicken. After this trip back, we will be afraid of eating chickens." Lin Qing He joked.

"It's nothing. Since it's killed and eat it." Eldest Sister-in-law replied. Then she asked about Wang Yuan.

"At the end of this year, Er Ni will bring Wang Yuan back. Then you and Eldest Brother can see for yourself. Anyway, Qing Bai and I can't find any fault." Lin Qing He smilingly assured.

Now Wang Yuan had blended into old Zhou Family, her family's eldest thought he was very good. He had made a good few appointments with Wang Yuan to take a bath together several times.

Eldest Sister-in-law naturally trusted her sight. Although she was happy, she inevitably had some hesitation: "I'm just afraid of him looking down on our house."

"What is there to look down on? Qing Bai and I went to see it. It's spacious and clean. Who can dislike it? Moreover, Wang Yuan isn't that kind of person. Er Ni had refused him before and wasn't willing to marry him. It's him who is set on Er Ni." Lin Qing He said.

"Er Ni is worried that her family can't match him." Eldest Sister-in-law remarked: "I heard Er Ni say that his family seems to be not satisfied with her?"

"Don't worry about his family. If the two of them really match up, they'll separate out. Don't have to worry about anything." Lin Qing He said: "Also, it is possible to have everything perfect? Impossible. There's always some people who will be dissatisfied. They only need to live their life well. His family will only see them a few days in a year. Er Ni can bear it for a few days, right?"

Eldest Sister-in-law nodded.

"Sister-in-law, I want to discuss something with you." Lin Qing He changed the conversation's direction.

"Speak." Eldest Sister-in-law nodded.

"I still lack staff. I don't know if you are interested in letting Si Ni going over there with me?" Lin Qing He brought up.

Eldest Sister-in-law was taken by surprise: "There's still a shortage of people? I heard Er Ni said that you have hired a lot of people."

"I did, but there is still a shortage of staff. I find Si Ni is very quick. What's more, I watched her grow up. I know her character. If not, I wouldn't dare to say it." Lin Qing He said.

"If you are willing to take her there, then let her go. There no objection on my side." Eldest Sister-in-law grinned.

She wasn't boasting. Her three daughters, including her eldest before she married, were all masters of chores. There were no complaints about their character either. Their mind won't go astray.

"But I heard from Si Ni that there is still a lot of work at home." Lin Qing He pointed out.

"That's not a big deal. Let the crops all be managed by your eldest brother. At most, it'll hard on him. It's no problem for me to handle the matters at home. Since you are willing to take Si Ni over, how can we not agree? Both hands up in agreement." Eldest Sister-in-law responded.

"They are all my nieces. As long as she listen, I will train her like Er Ni when she's there." Lin Qing He stated.

Eldest Sister-in-law was overjoyed.

This fourth sister-in-law was willing to nurture her, she was naturally grateful and happy. Because this fourth sister-in-law was teaching college students at Bei University, there was no one who can educate better than her.

Chapter 449: Work hard on farming

"Qing Bai, you can go over to Eldest Brother. I will go with Eldest Sister-in-law in a while." Lin Qing He directed at Zhou Qing Bai.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai brought the wine over to his eldest brother's side.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, how is San Ni girl's side? Did she come back?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Returned once. With this year's disaster, the other side also suffered." Eldest Sister-in-law responded.

"I heard from Third Sister-in-law that San Ni girl hasn't been pregnant even until now and that her thing come once in ten days." Lin Qing He knew then that Eldest Sister-in-law didn't know about Zhou San Ni's affairs and spoke.

Eldest Sister-in-law froze: "Once in ten days? This is not normal!"

"And haven't been pregnant even until now." Lin Qing He nodded.

Eldest Sister-in-law was stunned: "How did this happen?"

Lin Qing He shook her head. Eldest Sister-in-law became worried, "What to do? If she doesn't get treatment, it will be bad for the body!"

"I and Qing Bai will find a time to go over and have a look. If she and Li Aiguo are willing, I also want to take them to the capital to watch the shop for me." Lin Qing He stated.

"Bring them as well? Are there so many shops to watch?" Eldest Sister-in-law was shocked.

"I plan to open another dry seafood shop and let them watch it then. But I don't know whether they'll agree or not." Lin Qing He said.

"Of course, they'll agree. Over at the capital, the hospital is better. You and Fourth Brother are there. So why wouldn't they go?" Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

Lin Qing He nodded.

Eldest Sister-in-law looked outside. She lowered her voice and said, "That Liu Ni lass. You must not let her go. Ignore her when she throws a tantrum."

"What's wrong?" It went without saying Lin Qing He wouldn't pay attention to Zhou Liu Ni. From the beginning, she thought that this niece couldn't be redeemed. Still, she asked.

"You don't know, this lass truly became crooked." Eldest Sister-in-law sighed.

Speaking of Zhou Liu Ni's matter. Although Zhou Liu Ni was ranked after Zhou Wu Ni, she was only one month younger than this cousin.

She was seventeen this year. She was a veritable young woman, but she can't behave.

In and out of the village, she would go and mix with those hooligans. Eldest Sister-in-law had nothing to say to Second Sister-in-law. Instead, she told Eldest Brother. Like quite a lot of time. Told him to let Second Brother know and govern her.

Naturally, Second Brother did. But Zhou Liu Ni was dead set on not changing.

"I heard that she went to hide in the rice field with someone." Eldest Sister-in-law said in disbelief.

There was no change on Lin Qing He's face. She said, "This girl was nurtured astray by Second Sister-in-law."

In the past, she was so resolute in not agreeing to let Zhou Liu Ni to go there. Wasn't due to sensing this niece was a bad one? Her core was rotten and cannot be saved.

It was just Xu Sheng Mei, the only one she had trip up on. It was just that she didn't know her well at that time.

But in life, who hadn't tripped up?

However, she can't veto other people just because she had stumbled with Xu Sheng Mei. Others were was good, so why wouldn't she bring them out?

Her family had gone to the capital. Although they were all very rising with energy, the foundation of her family was actually very weak.

Not as stable as the natives of the capital, who had been there for generations and got many relatives. What kind of relatives did her family have over there?

Although it didn't cause any trouble, but one have to be clear, how many shops did her family have? Bringing more people over and the neighbors would keep it in mind.

Before doing business, she didn’t know about this. But Lin Qing He thought it through later. If she were to be so scrupulous with the brought-over younger generations' development due to Xu Sheng Mei's matter, then that would be putting too much attention on Xu Sheng Mei's influence.

As long as it was good bud, Lin Qing He was willing to cultivate it. As for how to far they go in the future, it depends on their own.

Lin Qing He felt this was doable.

As for Zhou Liu Ni, she can't be cultivated. This niece was useless. She will never take care of her.

"I'm just worried that when you bring San Ni over, she will also follow." Eldest Sister-in-law voiced out.

"I can get someone to send her back once, then I can make her go back a second time. San Ni is married. Even her mother dare not disturb her." Lin Qing He didn't care.

Do they need to hesitate because of Zhou Liu Ni? Of course not!

The reason why people want to make money and climb up was because when they reach a certain height, they will find that many people and many things can't affect them a single bit.

Eldest Sister-in-law nodded, "That's right. San Ni had enough of her too and won't let her go."

Lin Qing He went over with Eldest Sister-in-law. Second Brother was also present. Eldest Brother told Zhou Si Ni to call him over. The brothers always had to have a meal together.

"Second Brother is here." Lin Qing He greeted.

"Fourth Sister-in-law is still the same as before. Don't look like you're getting old." Second Brother remarked.

"Just teaching college students. How can she age?" Eldest Sister-in-law jollily spoke.

"I'm not aging. However, a lot of hair falls every day when I get up." Lin Qing He joked.

"That's expected. It's quite brain-intensive." Second Brother responded.

After all, she was teaching college students. Just thinking about it, one knew it wasn't easy or simple.

Lin Qing He smiled and didn't say anything. Eldest Sister-in-law started cooking. Lin Qing He was going to help with her, but the kitchen was small. Eldest Sister-in-law and Zhou Si Ni was enough.

Eldest Brother and Second Brother were listening to Zhou Qing Bai's recount of matters in the capital.

Longing was apparent on Second Brother's face.

Lin Qing He knew at a glance that Second Brother wanted to go to the capital city. If he can be hosted, Lin Qing He wouldn't mind hosting.

But because of the bad relationship with Second Sister-in-law and also Zhou Liu Ni to consider, Lin Qing He won't open her mouth.

Those who can be hosted will be hosted. Those who shouldn't, she won't make trouble for herself.

However, Second Brother said: "I kind of want to go to the city to open a shop like old Third."

"Why don't you go?" Zhou Qingbai asked.

"Your second sister-in-law doesn't agree. Told me to work hard at farming at home. Don't dabble in those nonsense." Second Brother sighed.

He had asked old Third. Old Third said that he could do it. He was even willing to lend him money to let him start up.

However, his wife won't allow it. How can he open it just by himself? One person can't handle everything.

So even when he have that heart, he can only let it drop.

"Old Third child is doing fine in the city. This year, he plan to copy Eldest Brother and come back to the village to build a brick house." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Old Third is coming back to the village to build a brick house?" Second Brother was surprised.

"Yeah." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Second Brother couldn't help sighing again. He had aske old Third before. Old Third said that doing business was good. One won't do badly. All in all, it's not worse than doing farm work.

But his wife refused to agree.

Lin Qing He didn't say much about this topic as the other would think that she is sowing discord between the husband and wife's relationship.

However, it was okay for them brothers. She don't need to chip in.

Chapter 450: Biased toward First Branch

In fact, in order to start a business, Second Brother had discussed it with Second Sister-in-law more than several times.

At first, Second Brother wanted to raise livestock, like expanding the scale.

Whether it's raising chickens or ducks, it was possible. He even thought about raising pigs, but these were all rejected by Second Sister-in-law.

Later, Second Brother saw that his brother was doing well in the city and had some thoughts in his heart.

What's more, he had asked his brother. His brother supported him very much and sympathized with his second brother who had no capital. He promised to lend him money.

Doing to this point, this brother was truly more than a good brother, right?

But Second Sister-in-law still won't budge, saying he was tossing around instead of properly farming. Where was his mind floating?

Second Sister-in-law's words sounded well founded because she directly used First Branch as an example. If doing business was really good, why didn't First Branch do it?

One must know that the relationship between Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law was much better than hers.

Why didn't they call First Branch, instead of Second Branch? What's more, doing business wasn't risk-free. It looked fine now but there was no guarantee that the past situation won't reappear in the future.

What if there were more waves? What to do then? Farming was the safest option.

However, Second Brother was anxious, really anxious.

He just couldn't figure out how can farming be consider good? Like this year's summer harvest. After a whole year of hard work, there had been no harvest. How was farming better?

Let's not mention old Fourth's family who moved to the capital city and became a member of the big city.

Instead, just old Third's family that had moved to the city now. Their life was good. Eldest Brother’s family too.

Er Ni sent her salary back home. There was nimble worker Si Ni at home, who raised chickens, ducks and pigs. Their older son, Yang Yang, who was going to college, will have a stable job in the future.

Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law had built a bright brick house.

There were four branches in the old Zhou family. Only his second branch was still standing on the same spot after so many years. Second Brother felt anxious thinking about it.

The kind of anxiety that can't be said to the outside world. All the sufferings had to be swallowed into his stomach.

Probably due to distress in his heart, Lin Qing He and Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou heard the suppressed cry of Second Brother from outside after they finished eating first and the three of men continued to drink.

"Oh." Eldest Sister-in-law couldn't help sighing.

Lin Qing He also didn't know what to say.

In fact, the men of the old Zhou family really have one thing in common. That is, listening to their wife.

Despite the way Qing Bai was, he got wife-obeying trait too. Otherwise, his life wouldn't be like that in the original book.

It was just that after she came, he was guided astray by her a long time ago.

Today's Zhou Qing Bai was different from a dozen years ago. Even like this, he wouldn't tell her off when she sometimes did something wrong and approached matters too decisively. He would only remedy it silently.

Otherwise, how could Lin Qing He, who consider herself a fierce woman, be a little woman when she met this guy?

There was no doubt that she really love her man.

Of course, she knew well that her family's Qing Bai can't be without her.

What was that phrase? When you meet the right person, you will not be willing to let them go.

The direct manifestation was that when she sleeps at night, he had to hold her even when she find it too stuffy. During the day, he looked like a tough guy who was particularly rough and tough, but at night, he was very sticky.

"Second Brother is suitable for doing business. Your eldest brother and I thinks it's a pretty good idea, but San Ni's mother refused to agree." Eldest Sister-in-law said helplessly.

Lin Qing He made no comment. Even if she was sympathetic to Second Brother, she didn't talk about other people's affairs casually. If there was any help needed, her family Qing Bai will naturally help his second brother.

So having no opinion was her biggest support for Second Brother.

Lin Qing He went back to her place first. When she got back, Zhou Liu Ni was unexpectedly waiting at the door.

Seventeen-year-old Zhou Liu Ni wasn't too short and had become a young woman. But Lin Qing He really didn't like the aura around her.

"Fourth Aunt." Zhou Liu Ni smiled.

"Is there something wrong, Liu Ni?" Lin Qing He said straightforwardly.

"Fourth Aunt, I used to be young, ignorant, and didn't understand anything, just like a headless fly. Don't lower yourself to my level." replied Zhou Liu Ni with a smile.

Lin Qing He stated, "I didn't lower myself to your level."

"Aunt, I'm your niece. Now I'm at this age, do you have a vacancy on your side? Can you make a spot for me? I promise you, I will work hard. Absolutely won't be lazy!" Zhou Liu Ni promised

Lin Qing He really wanted to laugh. She looked at her and said, "I will bring Si Ni over this year, so there is no shortage of people and no place to spare."

Zhou Liu Ni's face became stagnant. Her smile became a little forced: "Aunt, you can't be so biased toward First Branch. What's more, First Branch built a brick house. Their life is so good,, while my family remain the same. Sister Er Ni already gone over. Now there is a vacancy, it should be given to me. What's more, Sister Si Ni has a lot of work to do."

"She has a lot of work and you don't have any? Also, you eldest aunt already agreed. When we leave, Si Ni will follow along." Lin Qing He stated calmly.

"Fourth Aunt, take me there. I really want to go to the capital. I won't cause trouble." Zhou Liu Ni pleaded.

Lin Qing He ignored her, turned around, and entered the house.

Zhou Liu Ni venomously stared at her back. She was very clear that her fourth aunt wouldn't agree and it would be useless for her to continue to ask.

She can only rush home angrily.

Second Sister-in-law was cleaning up the dishes. Seeing her come back, she scolded: "You lazy girl, where did run off to and not even cleaning up the bowls?"

"Mother, do you know that the fourth aunt is really too much!" Zhou Liu Ni gritted her teeth.

"You looked for her?" Second Sister-in-law responded and looked at her.

"Of course. I have to find her. Mother, Xu Sheng Mei is married to a guy from the capital. His family is said to be very rich. Now they called her brother Xu Sheng Qiang over. How nice it'll be to go to the capital?" Zhou Liu Ni replied.

The matter of Xu Sheng Mei’s cousin ascended to a higher branch and turned into a phoenix was deeply printed into Zhou Liu Ni’s heart. She thought, if she stayed in the capital back then, she would definitely be able to marry a capital's citizen based on her ability. !

But her fourth aunt didn't agree. Instead, she promised to let Xu Sheng Mei go there and marry so well!

"You gone over, so what did she say? Did she agree?" Second Sister-in-law said.

Naturally, she had such idea in her heart. This second daughter wasn't like her eldest daughter, who was similar to a wooden stake. She was clever. If she goes to the capital, it is really possible to marry a rich person in the capital.

Chapter 451: Fellow villagers

"It's fine if she doesn't agree. But not only did she disagree, she also told me that she is going to take Si Ni over. Mother, did you hear that!? She wants to bring Si Ni over. She has already brought Er Ni from First Branch over. Now she's taking Si Ni over but not me!" Zhou Liu Ni angrily uttered.

Second Sister-in-law became motionless.

"Mother, say isn't she looking down on our second branch? It's because there's a college student in First Branch and Third Branch, she's closer to those two branches and doesn't want to interact with our second branch!" Zhou Liu Ni was so angry that she was about to breathe fire.

She really wanted to go to the capital. Especially wanted to go to the capital but she couldn’t go. That fourth aunt was too hard-hearted. She was so young back then and finally made it. However, she didn’t even let her stay one night and sent her back directly.

Now that she had grown up, she will definitely not hold with her if she goes over again.

So she went to ask her, but she still disallow it.

Second Sister-in-law was silent with solemn face.

After Zhou Liu Ni complained about Lin Qing He, she couldn't help but came out and find a loafer in the village.

The loafer heard her complain and responded: "Who can you blame? Blame your mother for not having a good relationship with her. Your two aunt is close to your fourth aunt. She is definitely going to take care of them. Your mother give her attitude. It would be weird if she can take care of you."

"Why are you still talking about my mother!" Zhou Liu Ni was dissatisfied.

"Then what I'm saying isn't the truth?" The loafer said: "Teacher Lin is a nice person."

He was about the same age as Zhou Kai. Back then, who in their age didn't envy Zhou Kai and his brothers for having a mother like Teacher Lin?

Teacher Lin wasn't stingy. This loafer had come knocking to ask for water before. He was too hungry then. At that time, Teacher Lin was cooking and gave him a small sweet potato.

Zhou Kai and the others had such a mother made people extremely envious.

Zhou Liu Ni was originally dissatisfied, but in truth, what the loafer said made some sense.

Wasn't it because her mother had a bad relationship with her fourth aunt? Her eldest aunt would talk to her fourth aunt on the phone every month, while her mother can't say a word for the end of the year.

So Zhou Liu Ni went home again to look for her mother. Second Sister-in-law greeted her with a slap in the face: "You don't have the capability and dare to ask me to curry favor with her? You hoof, want some beating, don't you?"

Zhou Liu Ni ran out crying.

When Second Brother came home, he happened to see her running out.

"What did Liu Ni do to you for you to hit her?" Second Brother said.

"Why did I beat her? She went to find her fourth aunt and wanted to go to the capital with her. Her fourth aunt wanted to take Si Ni instead of her, so she cried!" Second Sister-in-law coldly snorted.

Second Brother frowned upon hearing this: "Si Ni is a nimble worker. With the way Liu Ni is, isn't it too embarrassing to compare with Si Ni?"

Second Sister-in-law was originally just complaining to him. When she heard this, she was annoyed: "What? Other people’s daughters are good, but our own daughter isn't? Then go to be someone else’s father. What kind of father are you for Liu Ni!"

Second Brother scolded: "What are you talking about? Comparing Liu Ni with Si Ni? It's can't even match a strand of Si Ni's hair!"

It's not that he wanted to belittle his second daughter. Typically she did nothing, ate everything clean, be lazy to death, and committed thieving acts.

While his niece, Si Ni? She was a good hand in and out of the house. With her in the house, there is no need for her mother to get her hands dirty at all.

Wasn’t it normal for Fourth's wife to want Si Ni and not Liu Ni?

Moreover, with his daughter's personality, nine out of ten she will cause trouble when she goes over. Better for her to not go over.

Just patiently wait until she's eighteen next year and married her directly.

Second Sister-in-law was infuriated: "Instead of standing on the family's side, you always help outsiders. I have never seen anyone act like you!"

Second Brother had enough of her her and went straight back to the room.

Lin Qing He didn't know that there was a quarrel in the second branch. Still, she didn't bother to pay attention.

Zhou Qing Bai returned drunk. Lin Qing He fetched some water to wash face and said, "Why drink so much?"

"Not much." Zhou Qing Bai shook her hand and said.

Seeing his second brother's aggrieved appearance, Zhou Qing Bai realized the importance of marrying a good wife.

For some unknown reason, he had a feeling that his original life was supposed to be like his second brother's. It shouldn't be far off.

But because of his wife, he took another path. A steady path that made him feel very happy.

Lin Qing He didn't know what he was thinking, and said: "Hurry up and wash your face. Go lie down after washing."

"When are we going to San Ni's side?" Zhou Qing Bai spoke.

"Early tomorrow morning. Let's go over and let Zhou Dong host a dinner tonight." Lin Qing He smilingly replied.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded with a smile, but requested his wife to wash his face. Lin Qing He gave him an eye roll: "Already a growth adult."

Though she said that, she still washed his face and hands before sending him back to the room to rest.

Lin Qing He was going to lie down with him, but Mrs. Cai came over.

Lin Qing He came out to talk to Mrs. Cai.

After chatting with Mrs. Cai for a while, Zhou Dong came over and made a special reservation: "Auntie, come over tonight to my home for dinner with my uncle. After coming back so many times, you haven’t eaten at our place once. You must come over tonight."

"I was just saying that I was going to your place to have a meal tonight and now you came here. Then your uncle and I will not be polite with you." Lin Qing He jollily uttered.

"Of course, you must go over for a meal. Zhou Dong, cook a few more dishes tonight. I will go there too." Mrs.Cai said with a smile.

"No problem." Zhou Dong merrily responded.

He took a detour first and went to notify Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law to prevent them from making too much.

Mrs. Cai continued to chatter with Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He had a great conversation with her.

After a while, Mrs. Cai returned.

Lin Qing He went back to the room to rest with Zhou Qing Bai. Seeing no one was around, she took out an electric fan to use.

The house got electricity now, which included this room.

The couple slept until after four o'clock. They had woke up too early in the morning.

"Wash your face. We'll go over and wait at Zhou Dong and Ba Mei's place to eat." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

They didn't go there empty-handed. They brought a jar of milk powder, a jar of malt milk extract, and two packets of white rabbit candies.

When they arrived, Zhou Dong was chopping chicken and Cai Ba Mei was already cooking at the stove. Mrs. Cai was watching TV with her grandchildren in the room.

"Uncle, Aunt, go in and watch TV. It will be ready to eat soon." Zhou Dong said with a smile.

"You only need to bring yourself. Why bring so many supplements." Mrs. Cai spoke.

"For the children. With more nourishment, they will grow taller in the future." Lin Qing He smiled.

Chapter 452: Like the other party

At Zhou Dong's place, Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei warmly entertained them. In addition to Mrs. Cai Auntie, both the guests and the hosts had a wonderful meal.

As for Zhou Dong's current development, he was quite successful

This year's natural disaster hadn't affected Zhou Dong much.

The crops in the ground were naturally lost, but he was also decisive. He had kept Lin Qing He's words about chicken plague and the like were prone to appear after heavy rains in mind.

So when it rained heavily, he contacted Third Brother Lin and sold all the hundreds of chickens in his hand.

His side helped kill them. When he was finished, he called Third Brother Lin to drive over and sell them off. They were all killed while they were alive.

So, all the chickens in his hand were gotten rid of during heavy rains. Although there was no income when it was emptied. The disinfection of the chicken shed was done very well, so nothing happened.

But there was a family in the village who really suffered from chicken plague and all of their chicken died. This kind of chicken cannot be eaten. One can only dig a pit and buried them. That loss was what one called disastrous.

Now there were new chickens in the chicken shed. They hadn't grown up yet. But this year, they will not have no income. The money will be earned.

"Auntie, I have a plan." Zhou Dong said to Lin Qing He.

"What plan?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I want to fence up all my plots and use them all to raise chickens." Zhou Dong stated.

Lin Qing He grinned when she heard these words: "Not a bad idea. The land site cannot be bought or sold yet. If you can buy it, buy it and build a large chicken farm."

"You can't buy land site." Mrs. Cai said hurriedly after hearing this.

The allocation was fine. But if one was to buy it, what to do when beating landlord and so on occur again in the future?

Lin Qing He smiled and didn't remark much. She just said to Zhou Dong: "If you want to do it, do it. If you can't do it by yourself, it's no big deal to hire two more people. It won't be uneconomical."

"En!" Zhou Dong nodded.

"Actually, there's quite a lot out in the back." Mrs. Cai said hesitatingly: "Also, by raising so many, how will the eggs be sold in the future? Just Da Wa's two uncles' shop can't handle it all."

"Generally speaking, they can. Depends on the price. If one buy five jins of eggs and they get two eggs free. I estimate no matter how many eggs, it can be sold out." Lin Qing He smilingly assured.

"This method is good." Cai Ba Mei grinned.

Cai Ba Mei used to have a very quiet temperament, but now she was more open-minded and hearty.

"Pickled eggs are also good." Zhou Qing Bai finished his meal and also suggested an idea.

"That's right. These are all options. You can also contact other people and ask if they will come to pick up the goods from you. Of course, the premise is that you have to have that scale. Your chicken farm's top most must remember thing is choose to earn less and make sure hygiene is taken care of." Lin Qing He advised.

"I will." Zhou Dong got approval from her and knew that his idea was indeed feasible. He was overjoyed.

"Stay put for two years first. Don't think about it this year or next year. The year after that, if you want to do it, feel free to. You got to save up some capital. Once you increase the scale, there are risks." Lin Qing He stated.

"I know this." Zhou Dong nodded.

Mrs. Cai went back first because she still had something to do. Seeing that she was going back, Cai Ba Mei went out to send her off. Lin Qing He just smiled: "If you do business, it is better to do business by yourself.While partnering with someone. If they are good, it's okay. If they aren't, there might be some conflicts."

"Auntie, I understand." Zhou Dong nodded. He knew that Lin Qing He was looking out for his best interest. It was why she would say this to him.

"Now the conditions are getting better and better. Few households in the village can afford a TV. You already bought one." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Just installing one for the family." Zhou Dong grinned.

But really, looking at the village now, the conditions of his family were quite good. The village branch secretary had ask him if he want to be labelled as a ten thousand yuan household.

In fact, Zhou Dong hadn't meet the requirement for ten thousand yuans households. Sinc ehe was short, forget it. If it can be reported, then it was possible.

However, he didn't have any vanity in this aspect. He felt it was better to be a low-key person. Especially their income shouldn't be exposed. So he refused.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't stay too long. They came to sit at Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's home.

"Really you guys. You ran over to Zhou Dong's place to eat." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

"It's not a big deal. We watched Zhou Dong grow up. Now that he is successful, we must go over enjoy a meal of his." Lin Qing He smilingly replied.

"Zhou Dong is really promising now. The chickens are raised very well. If it weren't for the storm this year, your third brother would have to come and carry a cart of eggs every second day." Eldest Sister-in-law commented.

Nowadays, the price of eggs had risen. It used to be only three or four dimes. Now a jin of eggs can sell for more than five dimes

One jin was fifty something cents. Ten jins meant five yuan or so. A cart full of eggs got to be a dozen to twenty jins, right? How much was it in a month?

And the income from grown chickens. Wasn’t this very profitable?

"I remember you said you want to expand the scale of raising ducks. Why didn't you raise more now?" Lin Qing He chattered.

"That's because Si Ni's father keep nagging nonstop. When Si Ni goes to the capital with you, I won't go to work and manage these at home. I'm going to buy more ducklings back." Eldest Sister-in-law responded.

It was easy to raise them. Just herd them out and let them eat small fish and shrimps in the river by themselves. How easy it is to let Eldest Brother herd them to the small river when he goes to work?It didn't take much to drive the ducks back when he head home. She was at home by herself. She planned to get an extra pig back to raise. Also the quantity of chickens needs to increase.

However, she can let it drop this year. Er Ni will bring son-in-law back at the end of this year. She plans to dispose of all the livestock at home before they come back and just leave some live one for the New Year.

Those outside of the house must be cleaned. The dishes, chopsticks, cups, and the likes have be bought.

All in all, she can’t let son-in-law feel that the house is dirty and unclean. It's shameful to not have him have a meal at home.

Although Lin Qing He's words can be trusted, Eldest Sister-in-law was still nervous. How can she not be nervous?

A son-in-law from the capital. It was said that he was wealthier than Zhao Family. She didn’t hope for much. The conditions at home weren't bad. They really didn’t need their daughter to support her maternal family in the future. In conclusion, don't let son-in-law look down their family and belittle their daughter in the future.

In fact, from the very beginning, she didn't even think about letting her daughter go there to marry into the capital city.

However, fate is something that can’t be done when you encounter it. She chatted with her daughter over the phone. How can she not tell that her daughter likes the other party?

Like this, it can only be better.

Chapter 453: Encounter Li Ai Guo

Lin Qing He didn't know about Eldest Sister-in-law's plan. They sat and chatted in their home. When it was almost eight o'clock, they went back to their place.

Zhou Qing Bai said, "Get some mosquito incense to burn."

Before Lin Qing He came back, she made preparations. She had bought the mosquito incenses, as well as cooling oil.

She gave some to Zhou Qing Bai to lit up. She also rubbed some cooling oil. Can't be helped, there was too many mosquitoes in the countryside. They bite people very fiercely.

The couple put down the mosquito nets and plugged in the fans before they went to bed on the kang.

"Don't you find it stuffy. Go to sleep a little bit over." Lin Qing He uttered.

"The sound outside is very nice." Zhou Qing Bai remarked and hugged her without moving away.

Outside were the sounds of crickets. There were occasional dog barks from the distance. It sounded quite nice. It was a unique scenery of the countryside.

Lin Qing He poked him in the chest and said, "Isn't it hot?"

It was fine in the winter. As for summer, she really didn't want to be hugged to sleep by him. Without air conditioning, it was really uncomfortable.

"You can't sleep?" Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"It's too hot to sleep." Lin Qing He muttered.

Zhou Qing Bai let her know what was really hot. After that Lin Qing He stopped acting up.

It was a rare opportunity to go back to their hometown, so the couple slept very sweetly.

When they got up early the next morning, they heard someone fighting.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, what's the matter?" Eldest Sister-in-law came to call the two of them to come over for breakfast and Lin Qing He asked.

Because Zhou Qing Bai was present, Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say anything. When Zhou Qing Bai head over first, she answered Lin Qing He, "It's that people harming Wang Ling?"

"Wang Ling?" Lin Qing He couldn't remember who this was.

"It's old Third Ma's former wife. She had a good relationship with Liu Ni's mother." Eldest Sister-in-law reminded.

Only then, Lin Qing He remembered that she was the one who had hook up with her brother-in-law, old Fourth Ma and got caught in bed by the whole family. Later, she had hooked up with another man in the village and gotten her head shaved into yin and yang style and paraded around the street. It was said the guy was beaten into an eunuch.

After all, the whole village only produced this one bug. So Lin Qing He remembered when she reminded by Eldest Sister-in-law.

"But what does this matter have to do with her. Isn't that old Huang Family?" Lin Qing He asked.

Mrs. Huang had exchanged brown sugar with her before. Old Huang Family's reputation had always been pretty good. For some unknown reason, there was trouble early in the morning. So she asked about it.

Eldest Sister-in-law told her what good thing old Third Huang did. He secretly went to Wang Ling's place to eat wild food. Everyone knew what wild food meant.

It didn't end with eating wild food. He also brought the disease back to old Third Huang's wife.

Old Third Huang's wife went for an inspection yesterday. She didn't have time to come back and stayed in the city for one night. She returned with her maternal brother this morning and instantly beat old Third Huang.

"That woman Wang Ling is so bad. Old Third Huang seem good before. Who would have thought that he was this kind of person." Eldest Sister-in-law scolded.

Wang Ling's side was where the unscrupulous men in the village go for entertainment. As long as they have three to five yuan, they can go. She should be glad of this moment. If it were back in the past, who would allow her to remain.

It wasn't hard to guess that woman got the disease. But old Third Huang was truly a surprise.

Lin Qing He knew old Third Huang's wife and knew she was a good woman. But she didn't expect such a thing to happen, so she sneered: "These men, the shit outside is fragrant if they haven't eaten it."

"Now they're fighting to get a divorce." Eldest Sister-in-law sighed.

"Of course, they must divorce. Why not?" Lin Qing He found it as natural course of action.

Eldest Sister-in-law was shocked: "This...how does this work? There are still three children. If they get divorced, what about the three children?"

"What iniquity!" Lin Qing He cursed.

She can't say anything, but it was really like this in the countryside. Women don't have independent sources of income. Even if something like this happens, nine out of ten people around would persuade them to not divorce.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came over for breakfast. When they finished eating, they set off to Lijia Village where Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo were.

Zhou Qing Bai cycled the bicycle. Lin Qing He also rode one herself, because she didn't need him to carry her on such long road.

Then Lin Qing He talked to Zhou Qing Bai about the old Third Huang's family.

"This is simply shameful!" Zhou Qing Bai coldly harrumphed after listening. Old Third Huang and him were playmates. But at this moment, he didn't hesitate to criticize him. His desire to survive was extremely strong.

Because of his attitude, Lin Qing He calmed down and said, "Well, it is old Third Huang's wife. If it was a capable woman, she'll divorce him and move away with the three children. Then find a better one later and let old Third Huang's three children call another Father. See who is better off than who and who is worse than who!"

Zhou Qing Bai's corner of his mouth twitched. His wife's mind was really ruthless.

Let the three children call another Father and remarry another...

Zhou Qing Bai suddenly wanted to ask if she planned to not live with him when she first came back and wanted to divorce with him and take the three children? After all, at that time, she didn't even let him enter her room door.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at his wife. Lin Qing He raised her chin and said, "What are you looking at?"

"Nothing." Zhou Qing Bai continued to watch the road and spoke, "Old Third Huang certainly did things wrong. But not every woman has the ability. Three children are hard to raise."

Lin Qing He was almost disgusted to death and responded, "Don't talk about this with me. Woman will always be the one who suffers from this matter."

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything.

Lin Qing He didn't let him go and continued, "Do you have any thoughts in that regard? Now you have money, don't appear old, and look strong. Did any of those beautiful girls send you letters?"

"Aunt Ma can testify for me. What's more, I only like my wife." Zhou Qing Bai said without turning his face.

Lin Qing He just snorted and let him off.

Lijia Village in the next county wasn't close. Right now, the road was easy. If it was rainy, it will be a muddy road.

It wasn't early when they reached that side.

"This brother, may I ask, how do I get to Lijia Village?" Lin Qing He saw a man driving an ox cart, stopped with Zhou Qing Bai, and asked.

The man who drove the ox cart looked at them in response and said, "Why are you heading to Lijia Village?"

"Looking for relatives. My niece married to there, but we haven't been there yet. We came to see her." Lin Qing He explained.

"It just so happens that I'm from Lijia Village. Follow me." Li Ai Guo, who was driving the ox cart, examined them and nodded.

"You're from Lijia Village. Then do you know Li Ai Guo?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Huh?" Li Ai Guo was stunned for a moment. Then responded without any irregularities: "Why are you looking for Li Ai Guo?"

"You are Li Ai Guo?" Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his feet, then swept his gaze toward him.

Chapter 454: Lijia Village, seeing San Ni

Li Ai Guo didn't expect that he would recognize him. Then he thought of Lin Qing He's sentence about her niece marrying to there. He vaguely guessed the identity of the two, but he didn't dare to recognize.

"Are you Li Ai Guo?" Lin Qing He looked at him in bewilderment. It was really fate. They ran into this nephew-in-law when they came to this town.

His appearance wasn't bad, but it seems that his age wasn't young.

"Yes." Li Ai Guo nodded calmly.

"San Ni is your wife?" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

"Are you Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt?" Li Ai Guo looked at them and said.

His wife introduced him to her maternal family. And the ones who was introduced to him carefully was her fourth uncle and fourth aunt.

When his wife married over, she brought him a watch. That watch was currently on his wrist.

In addition, there was a dowry of one hundred yuans.

These were given by her fourth uncle and fourth aunt.

He also knew that they were both in the capital, so he didn't dare to recognize them at first. After all, these two didn't look like people in their early 40s. They were so young and so handsome.

But now, Li Ai Guo asked this.

"If San Ni doesn't have any other fourth uncle and aunt, then it would probably be us." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt, why did you come from such a long way? It is too hot." After confirming their identity, Li Ai Guo said quickly.

He got off of the ox cart and went to buy two popsicles.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai: "..."

However, they didn't refuse his kindness and took it. It was really hot today. Eating a popsicle was a good way to cool off the heat.

"We came back and heard that there was heavy rain this year, which caused no harvest from the fields." Lin Qing He said.

"Yeah, it made people unsettled at that time." Li Ai Guo nodded.

After all, their generation had been hungry before, so food was extremely important. A bad harvest would definitely ignite panic.

"How come you're out today?" Zhou Qing Bai asked him.

"We've stocked up some wild products at home. I took it out sell them." Li Ai Guo replied.

"I heard from your third aunt. You plan to open a shop in our county city?" Lin Qing He asked him.

Li Ai Guo shook his head: "Just asking."

He actually had that intention. The county next door was more lively than theirs. He felt that if he went there to do business, it wouldn't be too bad. San Ni also need to go to the city for treatment.

But starting a business wasn't that easy. His leg was bad. Where can he go to receive the goods and how to collect the goods?

In fact, he can hire people. But it's not easy to hire, because people will want to do it themselves. So can he still find people one after another? Then they want to do it themselves?

In the end, have to do it himself.

If he can't do it himself, so forget it.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai ate the popsicles and followed him on the mountain road. This mountain road was safe, not the kind of cliff road. It was just a bit further to get to Lijia Village. This was no problem.

"This ox cart is yours?" Lin Qing He asked.

"No, it's our village branch secretary's. I just borrow it." Li Ai Guo responded.

"What do you normally rely on to make a living?" Lin Qing He continued.

"Farming and go to the mountains to get some wild goods to dry and store." Li Ai Guo didn't mind Lin Qing He's questions. After all, only those who really care about San Ni would ask more.

At the beginning of the year, he took San Ni back all the way back. His mother-in-law only had her eyes on those sweets. She didn't even bother about anything else.

"San Ni stay at home?" Lin Qing He said.

"En. Raising chickens, feeding pigs and cooking at home." Li Ai Guo nodded.

Lin Qing He nodded. As for San Ni's health, she didn't ask him a word. When they get to Lijia Village and San Ni, she can ask San Ni then.

Lijia Village was indeed a remote mountain village. It took about an hour and a half to reach there from the town. The mountain road wasn't easy to travel on.

When they arrived at Lijia village, they realized why Li Ai Guo almost couldn't marry a daughterwife. It was really...

Normal girls wouldn't really be willing to marry to such a mountainous area.

At first glance, it was very poor. Out of the whole village, one couldn't spot more than a few brick houses. Which was incomparable with Zhoujia Viallage.

In Zhoujia Village, there were two ten-thousand-yuan households and more than ten had built brick houses like Eldest Brother.

Li Ai Guo was a little embarrassed when he took in Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's gaze, and said, "Lijia Village is too far away. It's not easy to catch a market. It's a little poor."

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything about it. The geographical location was bad, so it can't be helped. Their ancestors had lived here for generations. Although they were poor, they always managed to survive.

But even when it was Zhou Qing Bai, who had seen the outside world, he would not be willing if one told him to come back to this kind of village again.

To put it more loosely, Lijia Village's side was far worse than Zhoujia Village.

They followed Li Ai Guo to the village branch secretary's house to return the ox cart. On the way, he give the village branch secretary the brown sugar, cup and other things he wanted to buy.

Lijia Village’s village branch secretary’s gaze fell on the extraordinary temperament of Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He. He quickly sorted himself up and asked: "Ai Guo, who are these two?"

Both pushed a bicycle alone. Whether it was their look or aura, they seem like professionals, right?

"They're from my wife's maternal family. My fourth uncle and fourth aunt." Li Ai Guo answered.

"It turned out to be your uncle and aunt from your wife's side." The village party secretary was enlightened.

"We'll end the talk here. We're going back first." Li Ai Guo said.

The village branch secretary nodded and watched them go. His wife, who was beside him, said: "What amazing people. What aura Ai Guo's wife's maternal uncle and aunt have! If they didn't say, I would think it was a director from the city.

"Doesn't look like ordinary people." The village branch secretary nodded.

Which ordinary people have such magnificent aura?

"I have never heard of Ai Guo's wife mentioning this." said village branch secretary's wife.

Back to Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai who were following Li Ai Guo. They encountered many people of Lijia Village. They all asked Li Ai Guo and Li Ai Guo responded one by one.

So when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai reached Li Ai Guo's home, it was spread all over Lijia Village almost spread it all over. They were all wondering whether Ai Guo's wife's relatives were government official? They looked really extraordinary!

Li Ai Guo’s siblings caught a wind of it and looked at each other. They never heard of Ai Guo's wife’s family were so powerful?

But regardless of these, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai arrived at Li Ai Guo's home.

Before entering, they saw Zhou San Ni by the fence chopping sweet potato vines, which was going to be boiled and fed to the pigs.

"San Ni!" Lin Qing He greeted when she saw her.

Zhou San Ni thought it was an illusion. When she turned around to see her fourth uncle and fourth aunt, she was shocked. The tears burst out immediately.

Chapter 455: Getting pregnant isn't easy

Zhou San Ni didn't know why she cried.

In short, seeing her fourth uncle and fourth aunt, the pain and grievances in her heart could no longer be suppressed. Tears involuntarily flowed out.

"Don't cry. Our upright body aren't afraid of leaning shadows. There is nothing to cry. Any kind of grievance, it is not a problem for us. With one step, it is passed!" Lin Qing He came over, took out a handkerchief to wipe Zhou San Ni's tears and said seriously.

She naturally knew Zhou San Ni was under a lot of pressure. A woman with abnormal period cannot get pregnant. No matter which age, this wasn't a small matter, especially in such remote and backward small villages.

It was fine if others didn't know. Once they do, the saliva behind the scene can drown people Lin Qing He can't imagine how great the pressure was.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at Li Ai Guo. Li Ai Guo scratched his head. He didn't know what to say, but he didn't bully his little wife.

"I'm fine. Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt, don't worry. I'm just happy to see you. I couldn't control the tears. Ai Guo treats me well and no mistreatment." Zhou San Ni sincerely smile through the tears.

It had been a long time since she saw her say so much at once.

Lin Qing He smiled and said: "You scared me just now. I was thinking Ai Guo bullied you and I won't let him go then."

Zhou San Ni pursed her mouth and hurried to wash her hands. "Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt, sit down. I'll pour you water."

"No need to pour water. I ate popsicles before coming. Ai Guo bought it for us." Lin Qing He responded.

"You came here on a hot day, you have to drink water," Zhou San Ni persisted and then went to wash the cups and poured water.

Lin Qing He took a sip and gave it to Zhou Qing Bai, who drank everything.

It was already time for lunch.

This was the disadvantage of Lijia Village's isolation from the outside world. Li Ai Guo only finished one matter this morning, pulling the accumulated goods out and back. Basically half a day passed.

Li Ai Guo was killing a chicken and plucking the feathers. It was like this here. Important guests come to the house, then a chicken must be killed to entertain.

There were still some mushrooms left at home. Lin Qing He jollily remarked, “Living in the mountains makes it convenient for you to eat these. When we were in the capital, I was pining for these.”

There were hills in Zhoujia Village too. But it wasn't suitable. There were basically less wild forage and got animals. There weren't many of these wild animals. At most, they can dig some wild vegetables and pick some mushrooms after the rain.

"This time it was mostly sold off by Ai Guo. Next time you come back, Auntie, I will set aside some for you. Others stuff, there's not much. Only bountiful in these things." Zhou San Ni said.

Lin Qing He liked her a lot more like this. She felt that San Ni had changed a lot after her marriage. From this point, it could be seen that Li Ai Guo was good to her.

"Next time. Let's eat first." Lin Qing He smiled.

Although there was no special preparation done in advance, the fried chicken with mushrooms was still delicious. The rest, cabbage, scrambled eggs and the like were considered excellent dishes when put together. All natural and taste very good.

After eating, Zhou Qing Bai directed at Li Ai Guo: "Ai Guo, take me around."

"En." Li Ai Guo nodded and took Zhou Qing Bai out.

Lijia Village was indeed poor. Most of them were adobe houses. Only a scattered few were half-brick houses. Such conditions were poor.

"Which mountain do you normally go to?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Just that mountain. It is public's space. There are a lot of wild goods in it." Li Ai Guo pointed to a mountain and said.

Honestly, they were poorer here, but as long as they have the ability, they will not lack food or drink.

Because they can rely the mountains for food and water. With these hills in all directions, they can eat mountain treasures.

In the past, during the great famine, they relied on wild goods in the mountains to survive.

Zhou Qing Bai saw it wasn't far and said, "Come with me."

His wife likes to eat delicacies from mountains and sea. There was a whole truck full of seafood, but no mountain goods yet. So he made the most of this trip to gather some back.

"Going now?" Li Ai Guo was shocked. He didn't expect this fourth uncle to want to go up.

"Otherwise, what do you think I grabbed this bag?" Zhou Qing Bai held a snakeskin bag in his hand, which wasn't small.

Li Ai Guo recalled what his wife had said to him. Fourth Uncle treated Fourth Aunt quite well.

He somewhat guessed why Fourth Uncle suddenly said he wanted enter the mountain. Probably because of what Fourth Aunt said just now.

Li Ai Guo immediately grinned. He was also a wife-doter, so he took Zhou Qing Bai up the mountain without another word.

When the two men went up the mountain, Lin Qing He was waiting for Zhou San Ni to finish with the dishes. After she finished washing, she spoke, "San Ni, come here. Let's chat"

"Fourth Aunt, you don't have to worry about me. Ai Guo really loves me." Zhou San Ni said happily

"Fourth Aunt knows. Fourth Aunt can still see this." Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Fourth Aunt wants to ask, how's your period right now?"

There was no need to be embarrassed talking about this between women themselves.

Zhou San Ni's face ashened slightly and replied: "Did Third Aunt tell Fourth Aunt?"

"En. Don't blame your third aunt for talking too much. She is also worried about you. We watched you grow up and hope for the best for you." Lin Qinghe said.

"I know." Zhou San Ni nodded.

"How is it now?" Lin Qing He asked, seeing her pale face.

"Fourth Aunt, I don't know what's going on. But it is abnormal. I went to the hospital to buy medicine back to consume. Although it improved a bit, it's still messed up. Never on time." Zhou San Ni replied.

After Zhou San Ni got married, her life was still very smooth. Although her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law weren't easy to get along with, she wasn't afraid at all.

Because before she got married, her family had separated off.

Even when Li Ai Guo married her, her parents-in-law didn't pay a penny. It was fine if the son made money to marry his wife. However the sisters-in-law above all received gift money from the old couple.

So on Zhou San Ni wasn't a head shorter, especially since Li Ai Guo treated her nice and truly doted her.

After marrying, she felt like she had been reborn. If she could give birth a child for Ai Guo, she would feel complete.

But who could have known that something like this happened to her body?

In fact, it used to be like this occasionally when she was unmarried. But she didn't understand these things and her mother never cared about it. What's more, it was too embarrassing to open her mouth on this matter.

She never thought the problem was so big?

After going to the hospital for an examination and the doctor criticized her, she realized the seriousness of the matter. If this wasn't managed well, it won't be easy to get pregnant in the future!

One sentence was simply like lightning striking down.

Chapter 456: She got her maternal family behind her

Beside this matter, she had went to look for her third aunt. Her third aunt took her to the hospital again, but in the end nothing could be done.

As for her maternal home, Zhou San Ni didn't go back.

After Zhou San Ni followed Li Ai Guo back to the village, she kind of wanted Li Ai Guo to find another one. And they quarreled over this matter.

After this fight and crying out, Zhou San Ni calmed down. Still, this girl had always been kind.

She didn't know then that her mother-in-law couldn't stand her. She had held hope, thinking that Li Ai Guo was her son. She didn't know that her generation favored the children above.

So she went to Li Ai Guo's mother to talk about it.

Well, what do you know. This matter was blown up in all of Lijia Village. Zhou San Ni was berated by Li Ai Guo's mother.

Saying that her mother's family were crooks. They married off such a sick girl and dared to collect 400 yuan as a gift money. Simply opening lion mouth.

It was spread throughout the entire Lijia Village.

Zhou San Ni was infuriated. After Li Ai Guo knew about it, he went to talk to his mother.

But in the end, nothing can be done. The entire Lijia Village knew about it. People often talked about in the shadow.

However, before Li Ai Guo married, his name was already slandered. He wasn't afraid of making trouble. Whoever dared to talk behind their back and he encountered it, he won't hold back.

Even when it was a woman, he can retort back until they lose face. Like this, it made people persisted on saying a lame was a match with a hen who can't lay eggs. It was almost a crow landing on a pig. Each can't dislike the other.

Still, Lijia Village had some kind family and they gave Zhou San Ni a lot of good advice.

In addition, Li Ai Guo was considered quite well off in Lijia Village. So beside being badmouthed by some malicious people, Zhou San Ni's life was okay.

It was just it had been almost a year since they got married and there was no good news. Zhou San Ni was comforted by Li Ai Guo. She didn't show it on her face, but this incident lurked in her heart.

Can't get pregnant was every women's pain.

When Lin Qing He heard that Li Ai Guo's mother didn't help her daughter-in-law, but instead went out to publicize the matter, her expression sank.

Originally, she was thinking of dropping by since it was a rare visit over. Even if the relationship was so-so. She came as an elder after all.

But now, Lin Qing He wasn't going to be polite at all. Too lazy to perfunctory.

"I heard that Ai Guo want to go to your third uncle's side to open a shop?" Lin Qing He asked.

"He's doing it for me. He want me to live closer to the hospital. His legs aren't convenient, how can he do business in the city? I'm not useful. It won't work out." Zhou San Ni shook her head.

"Then you're giving up hope?" Lin Qing He said.

"No. I'm trying to strengthened my body right now. A chicken is killed and stewed every half a month. No one in the village is as extravagant as me." Zhou San Ni smiled.

Although the smile was forced, there was radiance.

"Your fourth aunt, I was almost drowned by the saliva from those in the village before." Lin Qing He said: "You know what they said at that time. Saying that your fourth uncle married me, a lazy and gluttonous woman. Simply so unlucky for few lifetime. Did you see me take those words to my heart? If I was a little weaker, how would I have the present life? We women have to be tougher, regardless of the east and west winds. We must bite down hard on the green mountain and not loosen up!"

Zhou San Ni said: "I know. Although the old lady is horrible and I hate her in my heart, I remember that I have to live a good life and make her feel uncomfortable after seeing it!"

"That's the right mindset." Lin Qing He encouraged.

Although Zhou San Ni had a heavy heart, she couldn't help but want to smile at the thought of her fourth aunt teaching her this.

"Beside seeing you this time we came back, we plan to take Si Ni to the capital ." Lin Qing He stated.

"It's good to take Si Ni over. Si Ni works neatly and swiftly. What's more, she's obedient. She's similar to Sister Er Ni. She will be a good helper when she goes over." Zhou San Ni nodded.

Although she envied her, she didn't have much to say, because Er Ni and San Si Ni were all literate. What's more, they were capable.

"However Fourth Aunt is going to open another shop there. Still short two people." Lin Qing He looked at her and said.

Zhou San Ni was paused and puzzledly looked at her fourth aunt.

"The hospital in the capital is much better than the county hospital here. Now that your health it like this, Fourth Aunt won't at ease when going back. So Fourth Aunt pulling your Fourth Uncle over. I want to ask you, do you want to go to the capital with your fourth uncle and fourth aunt? Your grandparents, your youngest aunt, uncle and others are all there." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou San Ni’s heartbeat speed up a little: "Fourth Aunt, Ai Guo and I... we don’t understand those stuff."

If they can go to the capital, then she naturally wants to go. But she had no confidence. She didn't know many words and weren't as nimble as Er Ni, Si Ni and others. Ai Guo's feet were inconvenient...

"Just watching the shop over there. It's dried goods. It will not be difficult. Everything is clearly marked and sell according to the price. I plan to leave the shop to you husband and wife to manage. The salary is 80 yuan a month. , But I won’t provide you with food and shelter. You'll have to go out and rent a house by yourself. Once you have money, you can buy a place yourself.” Lin Qing He said.

"Eighty yuan a month is too much." Zhou San Ni hurriedly said.

"Not much. Forty yuan per person, 80 yuan for two is just right. What's more, when you go there, you have to rent a house and be responsible for living expenses. So you can only save half of the money." Lin Qing He explained.

This year was already 1983. The wages had increased everywhere. After all, prices had increased. Still, forty yuan wasn't a small amount. Only in the next few years, the prices will be rising like it was flying.

"Fourth Aunt, if you are really short of people, I...I'm willing to go. Ai Guo won't have any objections." Zhou San Ni basically had no other hesitation.

"You still have to ask Ai Guo about this." Lin Qing He said.

"The hospital in the capital is better. He won't have any complaints. Besides, you have arranged a job for us, Fourth Aunt. We have a guarantee when we go there. Everything is thought out for us. What need is there to hesitate?" Zhou San Ni responded.

She was afraid that she would not be able to go to the capital if she was one step too late.

It wasn't because she want to go there to live a good life. But rather her maternal family and the capital's hospital were there. What's more, Lijia Village knew about her illness. Under the premise of having a choice, she really didn't want to stay.

Chapter 457: Going solo

San Ni had decided this matter. Basically, they were going.

Normally, Li Ai Guo wouldn't object. Lin Qing He understood and said, "How will you deal with the stuff at home?"

Zhou San Ni was obviously a diligent person. There were two pigs and a dozen chickens in the backyard. Quite an amount to handle.

At least the family will never be without eggs.

"Easy. Just transfer it to our village branch secretary. His family got a new daughter-in-law this year. With her at home, so they can handle it." Zhou Sam Ni instantly answered.

After confirming that they were going to the capital with her fourth aunt, the invisible boulder pressed against Zhou San Ni's heart seemed to have disappeared. Her whole body glowed with a sincere smile.

"But I'm still a bit worried. If you go to the capital, will you bring Liu Ni over?" Lin Qing He said without mentioning that it was Eldest Sister-in-law who brought it up

"Fourth Aunt, don't worry. It's impossible for me to take Liu Ni that lazy bum. I grew up with her, I know exactly what her character is." Zhou San Ni directly replied.

Lin Qing He smiled and nodded: "I know. Just giving you some vaccination. Fourth Aunt had tripped up with Xu Sheng Mei once. I do not want to trip up a second time."

"What's the matter?" Zhou San Ni was taken aback and asked in puzzlement.

She knew this cousin, Xu Sheng Mei had married to a man from the capital. She thought it was her fourth aunt who introduced him to her. But now it seems there was an inside story?

Because when they go there, she have to let Zhou San Ni put up her guard and not get played around by Xu Sheng Mei. So it went without saying Lin Qing He wanted to vaccinate her.

After hearing how her fourth aunt explained how Xu Sheng Mei married into the Zhao family, Zhou San Ni was red from anger and vented: "How can she do such a thing? Everyone in old Zhou family is there. Her matter is spread out like this, how will old Zhou family be seen over there?"

Lin Qing He said, "Desire got the best of her mind. How can she ever consider if old Zhou family will get pointed at."

She was tempted by that old Madam Hu and started to plan things. Planning how to marry into Zhao Family. It seem she never had old Zhou Family in mind during the whole process.

"Grandmother loves reputation the most. She must had been extremely angry, right?" Zhou Sa Ni continued.

"Yes, she had lie down for a few days." Lin Qing He replied.

"I couldn't tell she was this kind of person before!" Zhou San Ni furiously remarked.

"It's normal if you couldn't," Lin Qing He responded. Internally, she said that she didn't either. At first glance, she felt she was gentle and weak. Who could have known she was a white lotus.

And it was a low rank one.

"Xu Sheng Qiang isn't anything good either. After being brought to there by her, he had beaten someone into the hospital because someone said he relied on family connection." Lin Qing He mentioned.

Zhou San Ni was shocked again.

"Your fourth uncle thought his nephew was a good bird, so he arranged for him to enter the night school. Just watch. I'm estimating he will definitely stir something out." Lin Qing He said.

But she didn't care at all. She knew her own man. She couldn't stop and control everything. She got to let her Qing Bai to see for himself.

Some people were bad, but not to the root and can be pulled back. While some people were crooked to the core.

After seeing Xu Sheng Mei was a white louts, Lin Qing He blacklisted old Xu Family.

Zhou San Ni didn't know that so many things happened in the capital. She always thought it was smooth sailing.

"But it's only them, siblings' wreck. Nothing else. You'll know when you go there. All in all, you won't regret it." Lin Qing He smilingly assured.

Next, Lin Qing He told Zhou San Ni a lot of matters in the capital.

For example, Zhou Er Ni got a partner and might get married next year. He was much better than Zhao Jun and was very close to old Zhou family.

There were other matters. Hearing it made Zhou San Ni had a strong yearning before even going to the capital.

Zhou Qing Bai and Li Ai Guo didn't come back until the evening. They came back with a large bag of mountain goods.

"Why did you make a trip to get this?" Lin Qing He asked in surprise.

"It must be Fourth Uncle thinking how you like to eat it and that it's a rare chance to come over, so he made a trip to the mountains." Zhou San Ni bit her lip and smiled.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife. Li Ai Guo also stared at his wife. Seeing that his wife's whole aura changed, he knew it. Fourth Aunt must have told her about going to the capital.

It went without saying Zhou Qing Bai had told Li Ai Guo. Li Ai Guo was a little excited about going to the capital. But after the excitement, he cooled down. Fourth Uncle told him that he would watch the shop in the capital and give them a salary of 80 yuan, not including food and lodging. This made Li Ai Guo's heart speed up again.

If they can go to the capital, why wouldn't the be willing? But their livelihood was a big problem. He and his wife can't do what they want. The job in the big city was one carrot in one hole. How can it be their turn?

Do their own business? Without the mountains in the village or the land in the village, what can they do?

But these problems have been solved. So what was there to hesitate?

One had to know the hospital in the capital was the best in the country!

"Told Ai Guo?" Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai when she took in Li Ai Guo's behavior.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He turned to Li Ai Guo: "Ai Guo, since your fourth uncle has told you, then I won’t waste words with you anymore. If you go there, we will basically solve the income problem for both of you and let you quickly settle down. One matter is one matter. You may not know what I'm like, but San Ni knows. So I will ask you again now. Think about it carefully before you answer me. Would you like to bring San Ni to the capital and work for us?"

Zhou San Ni's eyes fixed on Li Ai Guo.

Li Ai Guo hesitated for a moment, and said, "What happens if I have a chance to go solo in the future?"

He didn't really want to be employed for the rest of his life. In his heart, he thought about doing business by himself. Otherwise he wouldn't have gather mountain product by himself and collect food from the villagers and transport them out to earn a resale fee.

"If you want to do it alone, then of course we won’t have any objections. And if you need support, we will support you and San Ni go out on your own as your elders. But you have to say in advance. And if your newly opened store is the same line as our, then you have to distance away from our store. This is a business rule." Lin Qing He stated.

"I understand." Li Ai Guo nodded.

"Why open one by yourself? Watching Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt's shop is enough. Why go out and do it alone?" Zhou San Ni couldn't help looking at her husband.

Before Li Ai Guo spoke, Lin Qing He smiled and said, "San Ni, you don't need mind. You know your second aunt's Hu Zi and Gang Zi, right? I didn't plan to let them to work for us for a lifetime. I want them to go solo."

Chapter 458: Impressive maternal family

Lin Qing He didn't blame Li Ai Guo for raising this matter in advance. On the contrary, she looked at Li Ai Guo in appreciation.

Although the legs were lame, it wasn't difficult to see that Li Ai Guo got his own ideas and also loved San Ni.

Being with such a person, San Ni's life won't be bad in the future.

So as long as he wants to do it himself, Lin Qing He will not stop him.

"Working in the shop for three years. Three years later, if you want to do it yourself, San Ni's fourth aunt and I will support you." Zhou Qing Bai directed at Li Ai Guo.

Lin Qing He felt three years was suitable. No too much, not too little. Just perfect. This year was '83. Three years later, it'll be '86. Still in the high-speed stage of development.

Even if Li Ai Guo wants to go out and do it alone then, he won't be delayed.

Li Ai Guo found three years agreeable. In three years, he can adapt to the capital city and also have enough time to look at the market there. More importantly, to save some money.

He and Zhou San Ni did have saving. As of now, they didn't have a lot when not excluding the dowry Lin Qing He gave to Zhou San Ni. His family had about 300 yuan in deposits after taking out his wife's share out.

There were also these livestock to be sold. It can be said that in the village, this was a lot of properties. After all, they were still young.

Li Ai Guo had move out by himself. He built a house and married a wife by relying entirely on himself. So he was considered young and promising.

This matter was decided like this.

Li Ai Guo went to the village branch secretary to discuss about selling his pigs and chickens at home. Not only the pigs and chickens at home, but also the crops that were about to mature in the field.

If they don't go, then don't go. If they decided to go, then be quick and a decisive.

When Li Ai Guo sought the village branch secretary to discuss it, the village branch secretary was shocked: "What? You want to sell pigs and chickens, and the crops in the field and turn them into money?"

The village branch secretary's first reaction was that Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were here to borrow money.

"Yes. San Ni and I want to go to work in the capital with Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt. So we want to get rid of these things." Li Ai Guo nodded.

"The capital? San Ni's fourth uncle and fourth aunt are from the capital?" The village branch secretary was even more surprised. Not only him, but his wife was the same.

My my. It was no wonder they looked so impressive like the big leaders who went to the countryside. It turned out they were from the capital city.

"Fourth Uncle is doing business there. Fourth Aunt is a foreign language teacher at Bei University. Their whole family is registered to the capital. They are truly people from the capital." Li Ai Guo said.

Both the village branch secretary and his wife were so shocked that they were speechless.

Doing business was alright. However, Ai Guo's wife's fourth aunt turned out to be a foreign language teacher at Bei University? What kind of place was Bei University? The best university in the country. A legendary institution!

She turned out to be the foreign language teacher there! She taught college students?!

None of them knew that Ai Guo's wife's maternal family was so impressive!

It was no wonder that Ai Guo had to spend 400 yuan to marry her back!

"But when you're there, jobs aren't easy to come by. Those jobs outside are all one carrot in one hole." the village branch secretary remarked.

"Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt will open another shop. When that happens, we will go watch the shop and fifty yuan a month will be given to us." Li Ai Guo responded.

This was deliberately reduced. Fourth Uncle had said it was eighty yuan, but eighty yuan was really too much. Even if it was for a couple together.

So he stated thirty yuan less, just fifty.

Still, fifty yuan was enough.

The village branch secretary emotionally remarked: "Having such relatives is also your luck."

The village party secretary was part of Li Ai Guo's family clan. Li Ai Guo and the village party secretary were relatively close. As for his family, since his mother was able to make such a faceless publicity, then there was nothing to say.

"The main reason to go there is that the hospitals in the capital are all top-notch." Li Ai Guo said.

Both the village branch secretary and his wife nodded. It was indeed the best choice to go to the capital. It was just there was no one watch out for them. Now there was, it would definitely be better to go to a big city.

With fifty yuan a month, they can definitely survive.

Li Ai Guo wrote a transfer letter. The pigs and chickens, as well as the crops, were all transferred to the village branch secretary. Naturally, they weren't expensive. All 40% lower than the market price.

The village branch secretary said that there was no need to lower it so much, just go by market price. Li Ai Guo certainly wouldn't do that. After the last round of debating, it was reduced by 20%.

As for the fields and things, they were given to the village branch secretary. His yard was also lent to the village party secretary to raise chickens and pigs. He would lock the house when the time came. Still, he also asked the village branch secretary to keep an eye on it.

This kind of matter was usually handed over to one's parents and siblings. But Li Ai Guo didn't even make a trip at all. This goes to shows how bad the relationship between them was.

In fact, it wasn't that bad before Zhou San Ni married in. More accurately, Li Ai Guo didn't give them a chance to be noisy. After all, he was on his own.

However, after Zhou San Ni entered the family, there was a lot of ruckus every now and then. Even when treated unfairly, Li Ai Guo didn't take it to heart.

What really made him feel cold was that his mother can disregard the faces of them couple and even want to ruin them by telling the whole village about San Ni's bad health.

Was this something a mother can do? An enemy wouldn't do this!

Frozen three feet deep even when it wasn't cold day. This situation wasn't built up for a day or two.

The village branch secretary couple knew this well. With his family’s large population, there was no worry about that side seeking trouble. Of course, he straightforwardly accepted and offered a not-low price for Li Ai Guo's assets was because the village branch secretary could see Li Ai Guo will do well in the future.

What's more, they were going to the capital. With his wife's uncle and aunt's help, he will definitely develop well.

So he was willing to do good and give him convenience. Also, his family didn’t suffer a loss. So why not?

The village branch secretary followed Li Ai Guo over to his house and sit around.

"Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt, this is our village secretary. He's also our clan uncle, who takes good care of us." Zhou San Ni introduced.

Zhou Qing Bai shook hands with the village branch secretary.

Lin Qing He smiled and said: "This girl, San Ni knows to remember favor and return gratitude. Who treats her well, she remembers in her heart. Her parents are busy and can't free themselves. As her uncle and aunt, us coming is the same. We thank to Branch Secretary on their behalf."

"No need. We are all relatives. We should help each other. Besides, both Ai Guo and Ai Guo's wife are good." The village branch secretary jollily responded.

Internally he remarked, Bei University's teacher is different. Her speech was really open and magnificent.

"San Ni’s health is a common women's condition. So we came over as soon as we heard about it and want to take them to the capital. Village Branch Secretary, you don’t have to worry about the two of them. Their grandparents and youngest aunt's family are over there. It's very lively." Lin Qing He continued.

Chapter 459: Return to the capital

When Lijia Village’s village branch secretary heard this, his mind wanted to express something.

It wasn't only Ai Guo's wife's Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt's family who was in the capital? There were so many people, her grandparents, youngest aunt, uncle and others?

What kind of big family was Ai Guo's wife's family?

"Fourth Aunt, counting the time, Da Wa had graduated, right?" Zhou San Ni asked.

"It's been almost two years since graduation. This year, San Wa has entered Bei University." Lin Qing He merrily responded.

"San Wa also entered Bei University?" Zhou San Ni uttered in surprise: "That means all three brothers are Bei University's student?"

At this time, not only the village branch secretary was shocked, but Li Ai Guo was also shocked.

He knew that this fourth uncle and fourth aunt were brilliant, but he didn't know the whole family was Bei University student?

In this era of college students' golden titles. A family of Bei University college students! What kind of family was this? If this was happened in the countryside, it would had been in the newspaper.

It was simply bringing glory the ancestor. The smoke from the ancestor wasn't as brilliant as this.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "These three brats. They are only good at studying."

Zhou Qing Bai's gaze toward his wife's gaze was so gentle. Three sons can become dragons and phoenixes was due to relying on what they inherited from their eighteen generation of poor peasant Zhou ancestors.

It was his wife who brought blessing to the husband as well as the sons.

Now they can call themselves a scholarly family. A veritable scholarly family.

At this time, Li Ai Guo took the village party secretary to count the assets at home. Tonight, he will kill two chickens to eat, and the rest will change hands. Also, the crops and the rest of the land.

All the account was settled. The final amount was about one hundred and fifty yuan. Li Ai Guo removed the remainder. So it was one hundred and fifty.

The village branch secretary happily went to bring the money over. Lin Qing He took a bottle of Mao Tai wine from her. But actually, it was from the space.

Two chickens were killed for dinner that evening. They had invited the village branch secretary to stay for a drink.

At the dinner table, Lin Qing He talked a lot about the capital city. She also revealed some of the situation to the village branch secretary, as well as some developments in other places. Such as those in the south.

The village branch secretary was stunned when he heard it. He couldn't help it. His knowledge was incomparable with that of Ai Guo's wife's fourth uncle and fourth aunt.

However, he was very happy to eat at the dinner table. Mou Tai was a good wine. It was very strong and full of mellow.

The village party secretary was very satisfied with the meal. He was still drunk when he returned. Li Ai Guo sent him back.

"When you go to the capital, don't forget our hometown. When you have time, come back and have a look." The village branch secretary patted him on the shoulder and said.

He felt that this nephew, Li Ai Guo, would have a great future when he goes out. Especially when he encountered these elders who were willing to promote him from behind.

"Here is my root, so I must come back and have a look." Li Ai Guo replied.

The village branch secretary smiled and patted him on the shoulder before letting him go back.

Li Ai Guo headed home.

"Check what you need to bring. Take away the ones that are easy to bring. But for those that aren't, we'll go over and buy them there again. There is no need for any coupons or the likes over there." Lin Qing He said.

In fact, they complied with her advice. Just bring stuff like clothes. But they also knew that they were leaving their homes. Better to spend less as much as possible.

Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni wanted to bring a lot of things, such as clothes, quilts and pots and pans.

Lin Qing He felt her head was throbbing.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Take it. I'll carry some for you then."

Both Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni felt embarrassed, but this can't be helped. As the old saying goes, beggars have a lot of luggage when they move.

It looked like there weren't much stuff. But once you move house, one will know how much there actually was.

"Tomorrow Chuan Zi will take us directly to the county in an ox cart. Let's go to Third Uncle and Third Aunt's side?" Li Ai Guo asked.

"You go first. We have to go back to the village to pick up Si Ni." Lin Qing He responded: "She's San Ni's cousin from her eldest uncle's family. This time, she will go to the capital with us."

Li Ai Guo nodded. Since they were going to get up early tomorrow, they will go to bed earlier if there was nothing else to do.

Before dawn the next day, Zhou San Ni got up to make breakfast. The food at home weren't going to be taken away. These were left for Li Ai Guo's parents.

Although the elders didn't act like elders, the responsibilities that should be fulfilled must be fulfilled. For nothing other than the villagers to keep in mind, right?

"Ai Guo specially bought these few jins rice for me. There's no production here. Aunt, you can go over and give it to my eldest uncle and eldest aunt to eat." Zhou San Ni said.

Although the responsibilities were fulfilled, they weren't willing. So ah, the good things won't be given to them.

Lin Qing He didn't refuse. After breakfast, she went home with Zhou Qing Bai by bicycle. They'll regroup with Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni at Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law's shop.

Only when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai returned to the village, did they know Zhou Si Ni had gone to the city by the village's donkey cart this morning.

"It's only that far. No need to worry about her fourth uncle not being able to carry her over" Lin Qing He understood why Eldest Sister-in-law did this and said with a smile.

"It's tiring enough to come here from over there. Then you have to bring her to the city. Any way it's on the way. Let her ride the donkey cart and be done with it." Eldest Sister-in-law responded.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had lunch here. After lunch, Zhou Qing Bai went to say goodbye to Second Brother. Lin Qing He talked with Mrs. Cai, Zhou Dong, Cai Ba Mei and those she had a good relationship with.

The couple rode their bicycle back to the city.

A bicycle was returned to old Zhou Family. Lin Qing He hopped on Zhou Qing Bai's bike.

Have to say, Eldest Sister-in-law paid attention to detail. It was fine to let Si Ni to stay and be brought to the city by the couple. Third Brother could send the bicycle back when he went to the countryside to collect the goods.

But now this way took a lot less effort.

The couple came to the city. Zhou San Ni, Zhou Si Ni and Li Ai Guo were all at Third Brother's shop.

"With so many people going there all at once, the capital city's side is going to be even more lively." Third Sister-in-law jollily remarked.

She only knew then that Lin Qing He wanted to take San Ni to the capital city. This couldn't be any better. Once they're at the capital city, the medical equipment there can treat her.

"It's already lively there. Think about how many people in our family are in the capital?" Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Third Sister-in-law grinned. She also began to remind both Zhou San Ni and Zhou Si Ni. Zhou Qing Bai had already gone to Third Brother Lin's side to say goodbye. Third Brother Lin came over with him.

He helped with the baggage. Then the group of five got into the bus with the baggage and headed to the municipal city.

It was pretty late when they arrived in the city. Still, there was one last train to the capital. So even when they were tired, they got on it.

Chapter 460: Came too

Zhou Si Ni had good tolerance. She was a little excited when she was in the carriage.

While Zhou San Ni couldn't handle it. First it was the bus. Once she got on the train, she immediately fell asleep.

It was a bit like Mother Zhou when she came over.

It was first time for Li Ai Guo, but he was fine.

Zhou Qing Bai bought a few lunch boxes back to eat. Lin Qing He took out apples, oranges, tomatoes and cucumbers from her cloth bag.

Even now, she can't get used to the train's lunch boxes. So she took a few bites and ate the poached egg, Then the rest was given to Zhou Qing Bai.

Li Ai Guo and Zhou Si Ni was satisfied with the food. There was another one for San Ni. For now it since she was sleeping. She would eat after she woke up.

"Fourth Aunt, you're eating that much? You will be hungry later." Zhou Si Ni uttered.

"I won't. Aren't I eating these?" Lin Qing He said.

"How can this fill the stomach?" Zhou Si Ni was a nimble girl, but she was also a realistic girl.

Lin Qing He smiled. It was when she heard what Mother Weng said, her mind moved and wanted to bring Si Ni to the capital. However, she didn't take what Mother Weng said seriously.

Weng Guo Dong was so much older than Si Ni. What's more, there was difference of urban and countryside between them. The environment they grew up in was too different. Lin Qing He didn't think they can get together.

She didn't think much about it at all.

But bringing a big girl like Si Ni out was undoubtedly good for her.

As for Da Ni, she will be staying in the village all her life. Of course, it wasn't a bad thing for Da Ni. But with comparison, it must looked worst off.

And was it only this generation that was worse-off? It won't stop. The following generations too. It was basically a foregone conclusion.

When San Ni woke up, Li Ai Guo would take care of her. She couldn't eat the meal. So she ate apples and other fruits. She had a better appetite then.

She finished the lunch box. It can be seen that it suit her taste.

"Back then, your grandmother was like you, slept all the way to the capital." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Because of such an experience, Mother Zhou was a little bit scared even when she wanted to go back to her hometown. Her life was so comfortable. If not, she would still want to return her hometown.

"I haven't rode this before. It's sway badly." Zhou San Ni responded embarrassedly.

"It's okay. Just ride more and you'll get used to it." Lin Qing He nodded.

They arrived in the capital two days later. Despite being tired, Zhou San Ni, Li Ai Guo and Zhou Si No took in the people coming and going at the capital's Railway Station and became full of spirit.

They had to wait for the bus from the railway station to Bei University.

Because they came out at a bad time. The bus had just departed.

Zhou San Ni, Li Ai Guo and Zhou Si Ni were all very excited because the capital was so different from home.

There were even telephone booths. How rare were telephones? They were actually on the street here!

When the bus arrived, they hopped on. They travelled all the way to Bei University all the way and saw the bicycle brigade, who were people were getting off work, and other scenes.

The county in their hometown was already very prosperous. But when compared with the capital, it was really nothing.

'83 capital. Its development was really fast. Many places began to display modernization.

Those wearing flared trousers and jeans on the street were very trendy.

In comparison, Zhou San Ni, Li Ai Guo, and Zhou Si Ni dressed old fashioned.

In fact, these were newest clothes. They specially wore it, but it was still old fashioned.

"Once you go to work, each person will get two sets of clothes distributed." Lin Qing He smilingly told.

She sold clothes, so naturally she didn't mind about these clothes.

"Fourth Aunt, the capital is really advanced." Zhou Si Ni couldn't help but remark.

"That's right." Lin Qing He replied. Why else would Xu Sheng Mei rack her brains to stay? Wasn't it the prosperity that she was interested in?

"We're going to live here in the future?" Zhou San Ni murmured while looking at the scenery outside the bus window.

Li Ai Guo clearly sensed that his wife likes it here. It went without saying Li Ai Guo likes it too. Even when he hasn't started working yet, the prosperity of the capital made him unable to help but yearn for it.

It turned out that while they were clueless, the outside world was already this exciting.

Even though it was a direct route, there were passengers to drop off on the way. So it only took about two hours to arrive.

After getting out of the bus with their luggage, the group of people made their way and came to the dumpling shop first.

The dumpling shop was lively at this time . The youngest, Zhou Gui Lai was busy and sweating profusely. Old Wang helped him make dumplings, while Aunt Ma was doing the dishes.

"Oh, Little Boss is busy?" Lin Qing He stepped in and smilingly uttered.

"Dad, Mom!" Zhou Gui Lai's eyes lit up. He noticed Zhou San Ni and Zhou Si Ni: "Sister San Ni, Sister Si Ni, you came too?"

"En. We came over. Planning to let Little Boss feed us some food." Zhou Si Ni joked when she saw him wearing an apron and looked the part.

"Easy." Zhou Gui Lai laughed. Then he pointed to the second floor, and said: "Upstair is Sister Er Ni's room. Sister Si Ni will definitely stay with Sister Er Ni in the future. Put your luggage there. "

"Alright." Zhou Si Ni smiled and went to drop off the luggage.

Zhou Qing Bai had already gone to wash his face and hands and then took over his youngest son's ladle.

Zhou Gui Lai untied the apron and put it on his dad.

Lin Qing He stayed with Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo: "They are busy here. Let's to your grandparent's side first? That place is spacious and there is a room for you to live in first."

Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo had no objection. As for their luggage, leave them here for now. Just need to bring clothes over.

Wait until the evening and then they will go to the bathhouse and take a bath together. It closed at nine o'clock. No rush.

"Okay." Li Ai Guo responded.

"Mom, who is this?" Zhou Gui Lai didn't know Li Ai Guo yet.

"Your third brother-in-law." Lin Qing He said.

"It turned out to be Third Brother-in-law." Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "My sister San Ni and third brother-in-law, go over. There was no news about my parents bringing you over. If we knew you were coming, Grandfather and Grandmother will definitely be happy."

He was a talkative kid, so he took Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni to his grandparent's side. The journey over wasn't awkward.

Zhou San Ni chatted with him. Once she was at this side, Zhou San Ni became more relaxed. A smile was on her face.

As Zhou Gui Lai said, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai hadn't mentioned about bringing people here this time. So when Father Zhou and Mother Zhou saw Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo, they were pleasantly surprised.

Chapter 461: Business isn't easy

This granddaughter, Zhou San Ni married last year. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou knew about it and had asked Eldest Sister-in-law to give a share of money to her. Although she heard the man was a little older and his legs were a bit lame, he doted San Ni.

What's more, old Second family had accepted the betrothal money, so they as grandparents naturally have no objection.

However, they hadn't really met this grandson-in-law, Li Ai Guo.

Basically, they had no plan to go back there anymore and may not be able to see him in this life. Unexpectedly, the couple both came to the capital.

"Grandmother, you are a lot younger." Zhou San Ni saw her grandparents and was overjoyed. But at the same time she couldn't help saying.

Have to say, because of a good lifestyle and a smooth and comfortable life, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were really much younger.

When they came here, they didn’t have to worry about anything at all. At most, looking after the kids and then going to the park to relax. Recently Mother Zhou was learning Tai Chi from the old ladies in the park. Every morning she would head over, leaving all the grandchildren to Father Zhou.

This was how people were. Eat well and sleep well and they will appear younger.

Especially since in the past six months, only one physical examination was performed. All the physical indicators achieved very healthy standards.

In addition, the capital's environment nurtured people. Whether it was Father Zhou or Mother Zhou, both were a lot of fairer. It seems that after coming to the capital, not only did they not age, but also got younger?

Though Father Zhou did not speak, his expression displayed satisfaction.

Mother Zhou laughed: "You girl, when did you become a smooth talker? What younger? I'm already at this age."

"Grandfather, Grandmother, I'll leave Sister San Ni and Third Brother-in-law to you. I'm going back to help out first." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Mother Zhou responded: "San Wa, wait. Take some eggs back." She grabbed a bag and went to fill it with the egg. Just half full bag of eggs.

Zhou Gui Lai didn't act reserved with her and took it back.

Mother Zhou brought her granddaughter and grandson-in-law into the house and said, "What are you doing here?"

"Grandmother, San Ni and I came here to live in the capital ." Li Ai Guo told.

Mother Zhou uttered in amazement: "Not coming here for fun? It's fine to live here. However, making a living is a problem."

"Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt came to Lijia Village to look for us. They said that they are going to open another shop and when the times comes, there will be a shortage of people. So San Ni and I came." Li Ai Guo explained.

"Your fourth uncle and fourth aunt is going to open a shop?" Mother Zhou was shocked.

"En." Zhou San Ni nodded: "Si Ni is here too."

"Si Ni is here?" Mother Zhou was even more surprised.

"How many of you are here? Don't tell me Liu Ni is brought here too." Father Zhou said.

"Liu Ni didn't come. Just us couple and Si Ni," Zhou San Ni replied.

Mother Zhou nodded when she heard this: "Just you three is fine. However, Grandmother must tell you that your fourth uncle and fourth aunt's business motto is harmony create wealth. With Liu Ni's temperament, don't beckon her over, understand?"

A lot of things happened this summer. At Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's Bun Shop, their Bun Shop had a very good business, so there were two more businesses there.

Including Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's shop, there were three bun shops. However Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin’s bun shops had the most stable flow of customers.

Everything was fine before. But just a month ago, a bun shop just got into a fight with a customer.

That business's customers got particularly capable household behind him.

The reason was that person bought buns and bought a lot of them. They happened find a cockroach in that bun shop's bun. It made people disgusted.

Of course, that person would come knocking and demand compensation, so can that person let it go?

However, that bun shop refuse to bear this black pot, saying that that person wanted to swindle and blackmail. After some to and fro, the bun shop got smashed.

When Mother Zhou heard Zhou Xiao Mei mention it, she was startled.

Zhou Xiao Mei felt it was very fortunate that her family Da Lin listened to her fourth brother’s examples. Everything must be clean and tidy. The attitude got to be excellent. He would even add a bun if one bought in bulks. He didn’t earn much profit, but rather a public relation and good impression.

That bun shop was a bit arrogant. When it comes to this kind of matter, one must turn a big problem into a small one. Looked how it turned out now? The shop got smashed another.

Mother Zhou recalled the time that Fourth's wife refused to allow Xu Sheng Qiang as well as Zhou Liu Ni to come.

It wasn't just that they can't lend any help. It was better that they don't come to add troubles. These two weren't someone who would obediently work!

So, Mother Zhou warned Zhou San Ni.

It was also to remind Li Ai Guo that harmony create money. It was no problem to come, but just don't make trouble.

"Grandmother, we know that." Zhou San Ni said.

Li Ai Guo also nodded: "Grandmother, don't worry. We will help Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt watch the store."

Mother Zhou Mu didn't say anything.

"There was no place to live at Qing Bai's side. Si Ni and Er Ni lives in the dumpling shop. It's perfect for you two to come here to live." Father Zhou changed the subject and said.

They brought them over to see the room. This was the room Xu Sheng Mei used to come to sleep in before. It was a guest room and was also spacious.

Su Cheng and the others were currently sleeping in it. Since the the couple came over, it was temporarily vacated for them. Itwas no problem for the kids to camp on the floor in their parents' room. It wasn't permanent.

"Grandmother, these TV and fans must cost a lot of money, right?" Zhou San Ni asked.

"There's also a washing machine outside. Your fourth aunt bought it for us." Mother Zhou Mu said with a smile.

Zhou San Ni sighed. Her grandparent's life was really good after coming here. All these big household items were available.

Never mind Li Ai Guo. Once they came, it was almost like entering a new world.

"Now you come, work hard. Qing Bai and his wife are kind and won't make you suffer." Father Zhou said to Li Ai Guo.

"Grandfather, I know. It's due to Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt's care. That's why they are willing to bring us to such a big city." Li Ai Guo responded.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He was watching out for their niece, Zhou San Ni. He was incidental. He knew this. It was no problem. He married San Ni as his wife. If not, he wouldn't have been brought to this side.

Maybe he wouldn't have come to such a big city in this life.

"Youngest Aunt (Xiao Mei) and Uncle haven't come home yet?" Zhou San Ni asked.

"Not yet. Soon." Mother Zhou answered.

Father Zhou went to wash the tomatoes and gave them one each to snack on first.

"Is the bun shop business okay?" Zhou San Ni accepted it and said.

"Business isn't easy. You don't know. Last month, the shop next to your aunt's bun shop fought with someone and the shop got destroyed." Mother Zhou emotionally remarked.

Chapter 462: Gold nest and silver nest can't compare to own grass nest

Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni were both shocked. There was such a barbarous thing in the capital?

Especially Li Ai Guo. He had plans in this aspect, so he asked for further detail.

Mother Zhou didn't hide it and recount it once.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei only came back in the evening. Only then did they see Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni.

"San Ni?" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered in surprise: "Why are you here? This is?"

"Ai Guo, this is Youngest Aunt and Youngest Uncle." Zhou San Ni introduced to Li Aiguo.

Li Ai Guo greeted them. Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin understood then this was their nephew-in-law.

"You two are rare guests? Did you come with Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law?" Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.

"En. Came over here to watch Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt's shop." Zhou San Ni curved her lips into a smile.

Since coming here, Zhou San Ni had become cheerful. She talked a lot and laughed a lot.

"There seems to be no shortage of people at Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law's side." Zhou Xiao Mei was direct and said.

"Fourth Uncle said they're going to open another dry good shop." Li Ai Guo took over.

"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law can really take on a lot. They're going to open another shop again? How many are there now?" Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned.

She was thinking about opening a second bun shop. But the children were still young and can't help. If it was just them two, they really can't handle that much.

They want to hire someone, but haven't hired before. They were somewhat worried about breaking the shop's motto.

While Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law have a dumpling shop, three clothing shops, a beverage shop, and a small two-shift clothing workshop. How much work was that?

And they still want to open some kind of dried good shop?

"I guess it must be your fourth sister-in-law's idea. Your fourth brother doesn't have that brain. What does this dry good shop sell?" Mother Zhou was clueless.

"I don't understand." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't know either. She turned to Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo: "It's good that you come now. Work hard, now that you are at this side. Later on, see if you have any plan to do it alone."

"I heard from Fourth Aunt. Hu Zi and Gang Zi will come out by themselves in the future, right?" Zhou San Ni asked.

"Yes. As long as they have the ability, Fourth Sister-in-law would support them. She never planned for them to work for a lifetime." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Because it was getting late, Zhou Xiao Mei led Zhou San Ni away to start preparing dinner.

Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo ate at this side.

Zhou Si Ni was helping out at the dumpling shop. This girl was very nimble and caught on quick. Needless to say, she served the dumplings to the guests.

Lin Qing He went out to buy groceries, and bought a lot of ingredients. Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo went over to that side to eat. This side also needed to celebrate.

Zhou Er Ni was the most pleasantly surprised about Zhou Si Ni coming here without warning.

When she got off work and came to the dumpling shop to help with cooking, she was shocked to see her: "Si Ni?"

"Second Sister." Zhou Si Ni noticed the change in her second sister. If she returned to the village like this, she would have shaken everyone in the village. This was completely different from before.

The whole person had become very beautiful!

"What's the matter? Came with Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt?" Zhou Er Ni was ecstatic and asked.

"En." Zhou Si Ni nodded.

"How long can you stay?" Zhou Er Ni asked.

Zhou Si Ni beamed: "This time I'm staying."

"Fourth Aunt?" Zhou Er Ni hurriedly looked at her fourth aunt.

"Si Ni will live with you from now on. I plan to send her to night school to study. You should teach her more." Lin Qing He smiled.

Zhou Er Ni was delighted and said: "I will definitely teach her and let her take over as soon as possible."

Then the sisters helped Lin Qing He with the cooking. Once finished, the workers' food were packed in food boxes. Hu Zi and Gang Zi arrived. They were sent to ride bicycles to deliver them before they come back to eat.

It was common for the whole family to eat while doing business. They would cook dumplings when the guests come.

"Fourth Aunt, why did you suddenly bring so many people here? I think Uncle Min is still hiring. There are two candidates waiting for you to come back and check out." Zhou Er Ni spoke.

"It's no problem. I'll go find Cheng Min to talk about it in the evening and let him bring them over tomorrow." Lin Qing He nodded.

Her body wasn't feeling up to it now. After eating, she called Qing Bai and Zhou Si Ni. With a change of clothes, they went over to look for Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni.

Of course, they were going to take a bath together. Otherwise it was really unhealthy.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin joined them as well. When they arrived at the bathhouse, the men and women went to their separate bathhouse.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, your large movements are non-stop," Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"What large movements? I went to the south and happened to encounter it. That's why I had this idea." Lin Qing He said.

"I heard Ai Guo said selling some kind of dry good? What kind of business is this?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"It's dried seafood, such as sea cucumber, abalone, fish gelatin." Lin Qing He answered.

Originally, she wanted to buy some fish gelatin to keep as collagen supplements. But after going to the big factory, she found out a source. How about getting into this business?

So like this, it was decided. What's more, the other side was willing to deliver goods. So why not do this business?

But the shop? A location got to be found.

"Those things are very rare. Are they in stock?" Zhou Xiao Mei was shocked.

Zhou San Ni and Zhou Si Ni both looked at their fourth aunt. Lin Qing He smiled: "There is in the south."

Not only was it available, but also in large quantity.

She estimated that big factory wasn't small at all. Even if it was placed in later generations.

They scrubbed each other during the wash up and then they came to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side to sit down.

Zhou Qing Bai told Su Da Lin that his uncle might had been laid off. He used to take care of Su Da Lin. Now that he was laid off, Su Da Lin must help.

However, it was Su Da Lin's decision. They won't intervene as they were separated by a branch.

Tomorrow they will look for a shop and see if there any house for rent. But for now, they will let Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo live here.

After sitting here for a while, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took Zhou Si Ni back to the apartment in the community.

Lin Qing He went over to tell Ma Cheng Min to bring the two promising new workers over tomorrow. Then she went home.

"Watch TV by yourself. Your sister and the others will come back after class later. Your uncle and I can't stand it anymore. We are getting older and have to go to bed first." Lin Qing He said.

"En. I can wait for my sister and them." Zhou Si Ni nodded.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went back to the room to sleep first.

Lying on the bed, Lin Qing He said emotionally: "No wonder it is said that the gold nest and silver nest can't compare to one's own grass nest."

How comfortable was it to lie down?

"You don't need to get up early tomorrow. I can go to the Housing Management Bureau to ask by myself." Zhou Qing Bai knew that his wife had worked so hard. He massaged her waist and shoulders as he spoke.

"Massage longer." Lin Qing He hummed.

Chapter 463: Purchase properties

One night of good night. The next day Lin Qing He didn't slept in too many long. It was like this in summer. She couldn't sleep in as much as she wanted, unlike winter.

That quilt in the winter morning was paradise on earth.

When she woke up, Zhou Qing Bai had just returned with buns from Su Da Lin's side.

One can get tired of always eating dumplings. So from time to time, they would go to Su Da Lin to have buns for breakfast.

"You didn't go open the shop?" Lin Qing He asked when she saw him acting so idle.

"Third had gone over." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

This summer, the family’s business was truly supported by Third. Eldest, Zhou Kai wasn't at home. Zhou Xuan had no ambition to deal with this. He originally planned to help, but he saw that his younger brother was very strong and could take it on.

So he left him be. He tutored and went out to sketch. Simply carefree as possible.

No wonder Third complained to her yesterday, saying that he as the youngest child had no benefit at all. The first one to be enslaved.

Lin Qing He smiled: "This kid is capable."

Zhou Qing Bai had mirth in his eyes. The kid didn't want to come this morning, but was lifted up and kicked out by him.

After raising him so big, wasn't it the time to put to him to proper use? This was how the child was. The more one hold him up high, the less probability of raising a filial son. The more one uses him, the more he grows.

Of course, Zhou Qing Bai, a rough man, didn't understand this. When it was time to work, he'll just drive him out to work. It was as simple as that.

"Are you going to the Housing Management Bureau?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Qing Bai originally intended to go the Housing Management Bureau by himself after bringing her food back. Now that she got up, she naturally wanted to go too.

Lin Qing He washed up and had her breakfast. "Putting aside how good Da Lin and Xiao Mei's business is, this bun got some weight to it."

Whether it was the bun flesh or the filling, it was sufficient.

"The bun shops around him can't match him." Zhou Qing Bai said. He was satisfied with the result of Su Da Lin's business lesson with him.

Nowadays, the prices had risen. The profit of the shop had also increased. Su Da Lin was diligent. Most people only sell buns in the morning. The bun shop at his side opened from morning to night. It just closed in the afternoon to nap two hours. It operated as normal in the evening until he go home to have dinner.

It wasn't just Su Da Lin's side. It was the same for Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop. In this summer, the price was raised by Zhou Gui Lai.

This kid got guts. When his parents weren't home, he dared to raise the price. What's more, the business wasn't affected at all.

The couple came over to the Housing Management Bureau with a bag.

Actually, the Housing Management Bureau had a lot of properties in its hands. All owners came to sell them. But in this era, people were waiting to be allocated accommodation from workplace despite the tight housing conditions and a large population crowded together.

Though there were people who sought a property and bought a place of their own, it was a tiny percentage.

Because they were buying it by themselves. Meaning they had to pay for it themselves. The current market price of a apartment was a few thousand yuan.

What did a few thousand yuan meant to a working class with salary of a few tenner?

Especially when the prices had risen this year. The house price had fluctuated a lot. It was a lot more expensive than last year. Although it was only a few hundred yuan, a few hundred yuan was the total income of the family in a year.

Even Ma Cheng Min, Huang Xiao Liu and his son Ma Xiao Dan lived with Aunt Ma. Although it was a two-bedroom house, it was a few tens of square meters. It would be a lie to say it wasn't crowded. It was alright as those who worked went to work and those who got school, attended school. They only lived in it in the evening.

When they came to buy a shop this year, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai clearly noticed the fluctuation of property's prices.

It floated up a few hundred yuan. Those location were still so-so. The better location truly fluctuated a lot.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai visited three shops in total.

There were three shops in three spots. One of them was by the vegetable market's side. That area wasn't actually big. Only a few tens of square meters. But the price wasn't expensive, about 7,000.

"You know the liveliness of the vegetable market. The owner of this shop is going to move away. Otherwise, he's really to sell. He won't accept low asking price. This is his bottom line." The administrator of the Housing Management Bureau, who brought them over to look at this place, said.

Seven thousand yuan was indeed not cheap. That house with garden where Father Zhou and Mother Zhou lived was only at this price. The location there was also good.

But this had only been a few years and it had risen to this level?

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai wanted to buy it. It was perfect for selling dried products, because there was a big market next to them.

It wasn't far from the dumpling shop. It took about forty minutes by bicycle.

Lin Qing He asked, "Are there any other bigger shops for sale?"

"Nothing." The manager flipped the book and answered.

Lin Qing He did not continue to speak. She was satisfied with the location of the shop, but was slightly dissatisfied with the size. It was a bit small.

If there weren't any bigger one, they can only renovate the shop and then separate out in a small single room.

After all, the stocks in the shop weren't cheap. She thought about it and wanted Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni to live in the shop. When the times come, the toilet faucet and kitchen needed to be made available.

Ideas were thought out by people, right?

With Zhou Qing Bai, they went to see other shops with the administrator. Lin Qing He didn’t have that big appetite. In addition to the sixth shop, the dry goods shop, she also set up a seventh shop because the seventh shop was in a good location.

Let's see what they can do when the time comes.

There was another shop which Lin Qing He didn't want, even when she knew that every inch of land would be worth more in the future. She didn't need to go for everything. Later, they can take their time. Sooner or later, her wish to become a landlady will come true.

After all, there were already seven shops, all of which were in good locations. The courtyard dwelling was pocketed. Also, that house with garden.

The apartment didn't count. It was assigned to her by her workplace. Only got the right of residence, not the right to buy or sell.

The last transaction, courtyard dwelling was introduced to them by a female administrator. The male administrator didn't know about it yet.

So Lin Qing He stuffed ten yuan over.

"Ah, this is?" The administrator was shocked.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "It was hard on you to take us to so many places today. I wonder if there are any courtyard dwelling for sale now? Accept it. It's for your hard work."

"There isn't any courtyard house. If you want, I will inform you when the time comes. That dumpling shop is yours, right?" The administrator was very happy. As expected of someone who bought two shops in one go. Ten yuan tips. He responded after receiving the tip.

Chapter 464: Decent way

"Yes, it's ours. If you have any, go there to find us. Let us know at once and your tips won't be short." Lin Qing He said.

She didn't expect to any courtyard dwelling available now, because she might not be able to afford even when she had a lot of money in her hands. It was definitely more expensive.

Also those with courtyard dwelling, which one of them would be short of money? Why would they sell it under normal circumstances?

The courtyard dwelling she bought last time was almost impossible to encounter.

So this was giving a heads-up to the administrator first. The female administrator last time, leave her be. With so many properties, it can't be under the hands of one person. So the effect wasn't much.

What's more, she was busy and Zhou Qing Bai had his business.. It was impossible to come over every now and then.

Although they had bought a top-level double-entry dwelling which covered an area of more than 800 square meters, Lin Qing He's appetite wasn't satisfied with one double-entry dwelling.

So Lin Qing He could only ask the administrator to come over and notify them.

After buying the two shops, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went home.

Lin Qing He said on the road: "That shop is still a bit small. Is there any way to create a living space?"

"Yes." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

It was indeed possible. Just cost some money. The floor area was only 40 square meters or so. It was no problem spare out 20 square meter to build a narrow single room with a complete small bathroom and a small kitchen for eating.

During this age, people lived like this, without so much debate.

And it cost a lot of money to renovate this.

But he didn't mind this anymore. Zhou Qing Bai went to the dumpling shop. Lin Qing He made way to the men's shop to find Ma Cheng Min.

The two people that Ma Cheng Min brought over were busy here. They were waiting for her. Both of them were girls.

After checking them out, Lin Qing He spoke: "Trial for two days first. Stay if you pass."

Ma Cheng Min must have told them about the treatment, so she won't go into more details.

So she sent them both across the street to the women's clothing store that Zhou Er Ni watched over. Not long later, Zhou Er Ni arrived.

"You keep one here. The other go to Shan Shan's side." Lin Qing He said.

"I still have Si Ni on my side," Zhou Er Ni mentioned.

Before it was her and another girl in the shop. Now Si Ni came over. With an addition of one more, the shop had four.

"I plan to arrange Si Ni to go over to Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue's beverage shop." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Er Ni nodded when she heard this. Lin Qing He continued: "Go back to work and call Si Ni to come over. I'm taking her over there in a bit."

There were three clothing shops so far. Zhou Er Ni's side got three people. Chen Shan Shan's side also had three people. Once Si Ni go over, there will be also three people at the beverage shop.

Three people took turns in watching in each shop. Which was perfect. The manpower arrangement was much more relaxed.

The men's shop got Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and Ma Cheng Min. Although Ma Cheng Min had to take care of a lot, as long as he didn't need to go out, he came to the shop to keep watch.

He was very conscientious. After all, unless he went out to do it alone, it would be hard to find the salary and treatment Lin Qing He given.

Lin Qing He told Ma Cheng Min about opening a dry good shop.

Ma Cheng Min was shocked. Opened another shop? But he quickly reacted and responded, "Need renovation?"

"En. You can leave here to Hu Zi and Gang Zi here. You can go to the dumpling shop and find Qing Bai. He will tell you how to decorate it." Lin Qing He nodded.

When Zhou Si Ni came over, Lin Qing He took Zhou Si Ni to the beverage shop.

Zhou Si Ni was impressed: "Fourth Aunt, you are too incredible."

Only when she came here did she know how many shops her uncle and aunt had. So many shops! She couldn't take in enough!

Lin Qing He smiled: "What's so incredible about this? The pressure to feed the workers isn't small."

Adding it up now, how many people were working under her? Of course, the benefits created by her were generous. However, last night she was too tired to go home and didn't have time to check. Still, she knew that the business was definitely better.

Si Ni was a nickname. Her proper name was Zhou Hong Xia. When she was introduced to Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue, her proper name was used.

"Once Hong Xia catch on, I will get Cheng Min to arrange a more standardized work schedule." Lin Qing He said.

There wasn't enough manpower before, so they made do. However, it was time to learn to standardize, and follow the shift system of later generations. Working hours were shortened and more relaxed. After all, they were at this age. Got to let them have their own time to go date or something.

She didn't oppress and exploit labor.

Leaving Si Ni here, Lin Qing He went back and came over to the dumpling shop.Only the youngest. Zhou Gui Lai was working hard without complain.

"Mom, I heard my dad talk with Uncle Cheng Min. What kind of dry good shop is our family going to open?" Zhou Gui Lai asked when he saw her.

"Your dad took your Uncle Cheng Min over?" Lin Qing He asked.

"En. Just left." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

Lin Qing He said, "Where is our account book?"

"It's in your room." Zhou Gui Lai replied: "Second Brother managed it. It should be sorted out right."

Lin Qing He let him busy away and went home to look at the ledgers.

The accounts managed by Second were indeed undoubted excellent. At a glance, the income of almost two months wasn't low at all.

Especially the beverage shop. The income hit a new high. Its monthly income exceeded two thousand. This was just the beverage shop alone and the monthly income reached such a figure. It can be seen how popular the beverage, ice cream and the like were this summer. It was high in demand. Basically they had to get supplies every day and fill three of the four large freezers with ice cream popsicles.

The last one was used to chill drinks. Basically there wasn't enough to sell. Many people say that the drinks weren't chilled enough. It can't be helped. Not long after putting it in, someone will buy them. Of course it can't be cold enough.

Lin Qing He planned to go to the mall to buy another freezer. But only that much plan was made for now.

She continued to look at the other account books.

The business of the three clothing stores was also very good. The men's clothing store can't compare to the two women's clothing stores.

It was worth mentioning that after the dumpling shop was taken over by Zhou Gui Lai, the profit had increased a lot because of the price increase.

Lin Qing He grinned. She didn't know how she raised her children. The most slippery of the three children was supposed to be Second.

She always thought that the youngest guy wanted to do business. The youngest was a loafer who only cared about eating, drinking, and having fun. Lin Qing He had wanted to send him to train with his eldest brother for a few years to stabilize his temper.

In the end, this stubborn youngest, who was only fifteen years old, managed the shop in a decent way.

Second simply acted as the hands-off shopkeeper and left everything but the ledgers to his younger brother.

Chapter 465

Lin Qing He went through and totaled the accounts. She took the money out of the cabinet to count again before putting it into the space.

Then she came to the dumpling shop. It had been hard on her family's little Third in the past two months. Shouldn't she come to encourage him?

"Third, why do we have an extra refrigerator at home?" Lin Qing He asked.

There was an extra refrigerator in the house with a lot of drinks and ice cream in it. She didn't give any criticism.

"I bought it. Used the pocket money I saved myself. I didn't put it on the account." Zhou Gui Lai lifted his chin and answered with slight proudness.

"This is a contribution to the family." Lin Qing He beamed as she directed this at her youngest son.

"It's nothing. It's just a refrigerator." Zhou Gui Lai was in a good mood and carefreely responded.

Those pocket money was his effort money. It was saved by himself. Then he bought it. After buying it, its use was large.

When he come back home in the evening night, how refreshing it was to have a popsicle or chilled drink.

"It seems that your second brother is going down the literature road. We will have to rely on Third to hold up our business in the future." Lin Qing He held one of his hand.

"It's okay, I'm used to it." Zhou Gui Lai said.

He said it like it was so tough. Lin Qing He smiled, "When your dad comes back, let him take over and give you a vacation. You will be back to school in a few days. You can take your sister San Ni and Third Brother-in-law around those few days."

"No going. The weather is too hot. I still got military training once school starts. I'll get more than enough sun bathing then." Zhou Gui Lai refused to be tour guide: "Mom, ask Second Brother to take them."

"Where is your second brother?" Lin Qing He asked. She didn't see since she got up early this morning.

"He went to the Temple of Heaven with a drawing board on his back. In the afternoon, he got tutoring to give. He only got some time in the evening." Zhou Gui Lai bitterly let out.

Lin Qing He was curious: "Why is your second brother suddenly interested in painting?"

"I don’t know. Looking at his painting, it seem pretty good. We have a lot of his finished products in our room. Also at our grandparent’s side. A good few were gifted away. Grandmother precious it like something and told Grandfather to mount it and hang it on the wall." Zhou Gui Lai told.

His second brother had become into art and literature now, Zhou Gui Lai remembered and spoke: "Second Brother wants to buy a guitar."

"Okay." Lin Qing He had no objection. It was a good thing to have a hobby.

"A good one is worth several hundred." Zhou Gui Lai was still a little bit reluctant to buy it for his second brother.

"Buy it. Your camera is much more expensive than his guitar." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned. His camera was really without a flaw. The quality was top-notch and more face-gaining to bring out.

"You two brothers both got good stuff, while your eldest brother doesn't." Lin Qing He sighed in melancholy.

"Eldest Brother can't play anything over there. Mom, you can make him something to eat and send over." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Lin Qing He had the same thought. But in this hot weather, what can she make to send? At this time, the express delivery wasn't as professional as later generations and it was very slow. Even when one want to send food over, they have to wait for the cold weather to send it over.

"How's Xu Sheng Qiang? Is he studying hard?" Lin Qing He changed the subject.

"I didn't hear about it from Brother Gang Zi. There should be no problem." Zhou Gui Lai said and then he curled his lips: "Mom, you don't know how disgusting the neighboring old Zhang Family is."

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He asked.

"That Zhang Mei Lian. Seeing that you and Dad aren't at home, she came knocking to find Brother Hu Zi." Zhou Gui Lai harrumphed.

Zhang Mei Lian was rejected by Hu Zi last time. Still, she didn't give up on it. So, she stirred something up this summer vacation.

Purposely sought out Hu Zi. Like knocking on the door to find Hu Zi.

Of course, she had looked for Hu Zi before this. Hu Zi had avoided her and detoured when he saw her.

It never crossed his mind that she would come to the door.

This Mei Lian made Hu Zi disgusted. What should be said had been said. What should be avoided, he avoided. Did he have to rip open the facade before she is willing stop?

Besides, wasn’t what he said that time obvious?

It can't be that she thought Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He weren't home, there was no one holding the rein at home.

Zhou Gui Lai wasn't a polite. With just a sentence, he made Zhang Mei Lian go back stiffly.

He simply said: "It's spread all over the community. We all know. You're trying to bully my honest brother Hu Zi and want to Hu Zi to take you in?"

Really, Zhang Mei Lian didn't expect him to not give face and actually dare to say it!

Probably due to losing face and knew that Hu Zi won't marry her, so Zhang Mei Lian moved out within a few days.

Since then old Madam Zhang, found them extremely displeasing to her eyes

Zhou Gui Lai and the others didn't care a bit. As if they would be afraid of that old Zhang Family. Both Zhou Gui Lai and Zhou Xuan know that their grandfather had been exiled for so many years and it was thanks to this neighbor, old Zhang Famil's past credit!

"Really got no lower limit!" Lin Qing He sneered after listening.

"Mom, you have to guard against Xu Sheng Mei. I heard from Granny Xu that she had seen Zhang Mei Lian talk with Xu Sheng Mei and seem tto got a lot to talk." Zhou Gui Lai mentioned while making dumplings.

Granny Xu was Old Madam Xu from the small workshop. Lin Qing He frowned and said, "Why is Xu Sheng Mei mingling with Zhang Mei Lian?"

"I don't know. Nothing comes from it." Zhou Gui Lai harrumphed.

He was originally nice to Xu Sheng Mei. After all, he had no sister. Xu Sheng Mei was soft and weak. What's more, she was his cousin sister. He must take care of her. He had often treated her to ice cream.

But now, no good impression remained.

He felt that this cousin was simply a human-eating flower. Appeared soft and weak but that was only on the surface. Its mouth can swallow a person whole.

What's more, Zhou Gui Llai felt that his family was betrayed by this cousin with a black knife.

Did his mom disallow her to date at this side? If it was forbidden, then why would she let Sister Er Ni date Brother Wang Yuan?

It was she who wanted find someone by herself and got together with Zhao Jun.

This summer, Xu Sheng Mei had brought Zhao Jun to the dumpling shop for a visit. Then Zhao Jun came in and crossed his legs. He spoke in a very arrogant manner. Really regarded himself as a green onion. What did he think he was?

Zhou Gui Lai didn't have them stay for a meal and just sent them away.

"By the way, Xu Sheng Mei is pregnant again." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Lin Qing He saw Zhou Qing Bai had come back and uttered, "Never mind about her."

Then she directed, "Leave the dumpling shop to your dad. You and I will go grocery shopping. Wang Yuan, your sister San Ni and Third Sister-in-law will come over for a meal at noon.

"Dad, I'll leave it to you. I'm going shopping with my mom. Brother Wang Yuan likes fried pork with green peppers. We'll buy him some later." Zhou Gui Lai said to his dad.

He didn't have any good feelings for Zhao Jun. But his impression of Wang Yuan, who was his prospective second brother-in-law, was top-notch.

Chapter 466: Middleman

Human beings all interact with each other.

It was no wonder that Zhou Gui Lai had such an impression of this prospective Second Brother-in-law. Ten visits and half of these times Wang Yuan came here with things.

While Zhao Jun? He came over with his hands empty and waited for the meal. Want to drink northwest wind? If yes, open your mouth and wait.

It wasn't about to bringing things over. But rather, a question of attitude. Did the person really respect people and treat them as relatives? Who didn't sense it?

With the way Wang Yuan was, old Zhou Family warmly welcomed even when his hands empty. They already regarded him as family. He didn't need to bring anything. It was a trivial matter to come here to eat food if he didn't want to go outside to eat.

However, he was too polite. He would buy things from time to time. Same with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's sider. He often dropped by for meals and became very familiar with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. They basically treated him as a grandson.

This was the problem of socializing in the world.

Zhou Gui Lai and his mother came over to buy groceries. They bought a chicken. There was no need to buy pork. Zhou Qing Bai had it in the freezer. Just need to cut a piece.

They also bought a lot of corn on the cob, carrots, other vegetables, and fish.

Now that the number of people in the shop was enough, Lin Qing He had asked Ma Cheng Min to make a roster. She will not provide dinner from then on.

Because working hours were more standardized, employees gets more free time. Their wages remain unchanged. No increase was given to them.

After all, her salary wasn't bad compared to outside one's.

After returning with the groceries, Lin Qing He and Zhou Gui Lai started to sort them. As for the mushrooms that they brought back, it can be eaten. The ones Zhou Qing Bai went to the hillside of Lijia Village and picked back for Lin Qing He.

When they brought it, they brought it together. Lin Qing He had stored it in her space and didn't take it out to eat. It wasn't easy to explain.

Just needed to find a time to take it out and sun dry it.

But the fresh mushrooms can’t be taken out. There were still a lot of dried mushrooms, which were all good.

Not long later, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni arrived.

The couple recognized their way yesterday. They went to help Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin this morning. So they came over here now.

Zhou San Ni helped Lin Qing He.

"Fourth Aunt will take you to the hospital in the afternoon." Lin Qing He said to her.

Zhou San Ni was overjoyed when she heard this and nodded: "I have troubled Fourth Aunt."

"What trouble. It's not very far." Lin Qing He responded. Then they began to start preparing the ingredients. She ordered Zhou Gui Lai: "Go and bring your sister Si Ni sister back. She's at the beverage shop."

"Okay." Zhou Gui Lai answered and rode the bicycle to the beverage shop.

Lin Qing He smilingly asked Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo: "How's the capital?"

"Excellent." Li Ai Guo nodded.

Zhou San Ni exclaimed: "Fourth Aunt, I didn't know the outside world was so big and prosperous."

Lin Qing He grinned: "While the shop hasn't been opened yet, you can walk around and have a look. After a while, the shop will open. You won't be free then.

"No need. We'll help out first. Get warmed up to the job earlier." Zhou San Ni responded.

"Alright then. No rush though. Only found someone to decorate the shop today. The place is a bit crowded. But it's okay, we can get it all set up for you." Lin Qing He said.

"Where?" Li Ai Guo asked.

"En, let Ai Guo help." Zhou San Ni added on.

Lin Qing He's intention was for them to stroll around first. But obviously they were feeling insecure without a job. Especially Li Ai Guo, who was feeling out of place after coming to a new place and being idle.

So Lin Qing He told Li Ai Guo: "After lunch, I will let Cheng Min take you there. You can oversee it. As for San Ni, forget it. I will take her and Si Ni around."

"Okay." Li Ai Guo agreed.

At this time, the sound of a car emerged. A red Hongqi brand car parked on the street edge and Wang Yuan got out of the car.

"Fourth Aunt, you and Fourth Uncle are back." Wang Yuan merrily greeted when he saw Lin Qing He.

"We are. It's why we ask Er Ni to go over and invite busy you to come and have a meal together." Lin Qing He smiled.

"What's are you saying? Fourth Aunt, if you don't mind me having a big appetite, I would come every day." Wang Yuan jollily replied.

As they spoke, they had already entered the door. He got such an impressive air.

A car. Dressed up like a boss. Just today, he was in casual clothes. Back when he came over during the New Year, that was truly dressing up. Especially trendy. Dressing up by himself wasn't enough. He had also bought two sets of clothes for Er Ni and dressed her up like a doll.

If it weren't for Er Ni's traditional mind and firmly refused, he would take Er Ni out to get hair perm done. Like the kind of ponytail with curly hair tied up with a small high heel on during the Republic of China.

Lin Qing He wanted to laugh after hearing Zhou Er Ni's complaint. He was raising Er Ni like a daughter.

"This is Wang Yuan. Our old Zhou Family's prospective son-in-law. Your sister Er Ni's boyfriend." Lin Qing He smiled and introduced to Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo.

Then she introduced to Wang Yuan: "This is San Ni and Li Ai Guo."

Naturally, they get to know each other.

Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo were stunned. This was a son-in-law from the capital was amazing.

Such impressive air. They had such relatives?

When Zhou Gui Lai came back with Si Ni, there was naturally another introduction.

Once Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and the others arrived, the whole family gathered for lunch in the afternoon. It was really lively.

After lunch, the family sat down and had tea and chat together.

Lin Qing He said to Zhou San Ni, "The dry good shop is a little far away, so you and Ai Guo will have to open your own stove in the future. Don't worry about the kerosene stove, it will be sent to you for use."

A kerosene stove was used for cooking at this time.

Zhou San Ni agreed. Wang Yuan was surprised: "Fourth Aunt, you going to open a dry good shop? What are you selling?"

"Dried seafood. Selling abalone, dried sea cucumber and dried fish gelatin." Lin Qing He said.

"Wow. Those aren't cheap." Wang Yuan said, "The base cost isn't low. But where will you find a supplier?"

"From the south. Yang Cheng area. Do you want to eat? If you want to eat, wait for our goods to come. Then I will give you something for you to taste." Lin Qing He smiled.

There was a box of big sea crabs in her space. All of them weren't small.

"Then I won't be reserved with Fourth Aunt. I really like these seafood. After opening this shop, I will definitely have to patronize in the future. You have to give me a discount." Wang Yuan laughed.

"A big boss like you wants me to give discount. You should say, 'wrap everything up for me. I, Lord Wang, pays the bill!'" Lin Qing He joked.

Zhou Gui Lai laughed and said, "Mom, you want to be a middleman?"

Chapter 467: Where we live from now on

The family talked and laughed together. When it was about time, everyone went on with their own business.

Lin Qing He napped for half an hour. Once one got to this age, it was like this. Regardless of how well maintained she was, if she didn't sleep in the afternoon, she'll feel a little out of her body and can't handle the activities in the afternoon.

After sleeping, she felt much better.

She went over to Er Ni's shop to find San Ni. San Ni was helping out there. She also wanted to get started early and learn how to interact with the people.

She brought San Ni to the hospital. She didn't even say a word about San Ni's matter to Father Zhou and Mother. After all, it was a private matter. There was nothing to say.

Just treat it and it'll be fine. Nothing else needed to be said.

San Ni came over for a full body check. Then Lin Qing He took her over to find the doctor.

The doctor read it and prescribed the medicine. It wasn't a big problem. It was a common gynecological illness and some physical weakness.

"Don't have intercourse these one week." The doctor finally instructed after the prescription was checked.

This made San Ni feeling embarrassed.

Lin Qing He didn't think anything and said, "Properly take this medicine on time. Then come do check up regularly. Then if I have time, I will come with you. If there is a class, I will call Er Ni to come with you. Don’t be embarrassed about seeing the doctor when ill, understand?"

"En, I understand." Zhou San Ni blushingly nodded.

But it was undeniable that when she heard the doctor said that it needed to be treated well and there were no other big problems, she was relieved.

Getting pregnant was no problem. That was her worry.

Lin Qing He took her back and came over to the women's clothing store. Si Ni was also present.

Si Ni had already chosen her clothes. She pursed her lips and said in embarrassment, "Fourth Aunt will this be too costly?"

"What's costly? One person each get two set of clothes. If you want more, buy it yourself. You can get it at cost price." Lin Qing He said.

"San Ni, I picked this for you. Check if it fits. Go in and try it." Zhou San Ni brought two other clothes over and urged.

"Fourth Aunt, leave it." Zhou San Ni hurriedly said.

The bill for her treatment was already paid by her fourth aunt.

"That can't do. You sisters and Ai Guo all gets two sets of clothes. Although the previous ones aren't bad, the image got to be better when selling products." Lin Qing He maintained.

Her side didn't require makeup or anything to make one coquettish. Having a clean face and a good spirit was also a must.

Hearing her put it like this, Zhou San Ni meekly took her clothes and tried them.

As proved, Zhou Er Ni’s vision was molded well. Like quite good. Both clothes were suitable for Zhou San Ni.

"Then these two." Lin Qing He was satisfied, said.

Zhou Si Ni's two outfits were also very good-looking. Zhou Er Ni bought another one for her at the cost price.

Zhou San Ni didn't. People at this time were still very frugal. Was two change of clothes enough? There were also their old clothes, so can just take them off occasionally.

Lin Qing He didn't find it strange. When she first arrived, she wasn't as unruffled as Er Ni. Now Er Ni was trained by her, she can be independent.

"San Ni, you stay with your sister Er Ni sister and learn from her. Also, on Ai Guo's side, it’s an good idea for him to recognize the road to the shop today. But starting tomorrow, he will go to the men’s shop and learn to do business." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay, I'll tell him when he comes back." Zhou San Ni replied.

"Er Ni, help pick two sets and leave them for your third brother-in-law." Lin Qing He instructed.

"Hu Zi has already helped pick it out. It's over there," Zhou Er Ni replied.

Lin Qing He nodded at this and then handed the shop to them. She came to the dumpling shop by herself to find her Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai was mincing the mashed meat for a while. Seeing her come, he asked: "Are you tired?"

"It's still okay." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

So when Zhou Xuan came back from the leisurely summer vacation, Zhou Qing Bai sent him a mission: "Take you Sister San Ni and Sister Si Ni around."

He froze: "I don't have much time. Call Third."

Zhou Gui Lai was still watching his second brother’s good show. He rolled his eyes and said, “Second, do you have any conscience? I’m be busy this summer vacation. Now our parents are back and feel distress about having it tough at such small age. You still want to continue to enslave me?"

"You're one-meter-eighty. How are you small?" Zhou Xuan raised his eyebrows.

"I am not small, but I am young!" Zhou Gui Lai returned, "I'm only fifteen years old!"

None of the three sons of Lin Qing He were short. Lin Qing He felt that she had to raise them according to modern food standards. She wouldn't shrink the diet because of the poor surroundings.

The food had always been excellent.

So these three brothers were basically 1.8 meters and up. The eldest, Zhou Kai was the tallest.

However, the latter two won't be much shorter in the future.

Zhou Xuan was seventeen this year and reached 1.85 meters. Although he was growing slowly now, he was still growing.

Not to mention Zhou Gui Lai. This kid won't be any worse than his elder brothers in the future. Maybe he will be the tallest in the family.

In the end, it was useless for Zhou Xuan to resist. He could only take Zhou San Ni and Zhou Si Ni out to explore.

As for his tutoring lesson, it was actually over because school will start in a few days. The family that was getting the tutoring wanted to let the children relax.

Zhou Xuan took Zhou San Ni, Zhou Si Ni, and Li Ai Guo for two days to visit a lot of scenery. It had let them to know a lot of places and gain a lot of knowledge.

After this, they began to serving in the clothing store. Not only the clothing store, but also the dumpling store and the beverage store.

These training were left to Ma Cheng Min to arrange. Lin Qing He had already started preparing lessons. Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai were also preparing to go to school.

Especially Zhou Gui Lai. The freshman got military training. Lin Qing He gave him a bottle of sunscreen which was bought in a department store. It got images of women in swimsuits printed on it. A sunscreen of this era.

After school started, Lin Qing He and her sons were busy.

Zhou San Ni, Zhou Si Ni, and Li Ai Guo were working hard to learn to integrate into the life here in the capital.

Although the dry good shop was said to be in renovation, in fact it can be said that it was being rebuilt. It cost a lot of money.

It was completely set up a week after the beginning of school.

A room, a kitchen and a toilet were added. All the water taps, etc. were also connected. The electrical circuit too.

After visiting, Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo were a little excited. From now on, this was where they live?

Chapter 468: Big truck

The dry good shop had been fully decorated, but the dry goods han't been delivered yet.

It was five days after the decoration finished, when Lin Qing He made time to make a trip with Zhou Qing Bai and then took out the family truck.

A whole truck of goods was transported by Zhou Qing Bai to the dry good shop.

Lin Qing He came with him and helped to arrange the goods. This time there weren't many types of goods. Just fish gelatin, sea cucumber, abalone, dried cuttlefish, and dried salted fish. Each were in large quantities.

After the truck was unloaded, the originally empty shop seemed very full now.

Lin Qing He had already set the price of the goods. There was a list of the price of everything prepared. The profits were basically set at half.

What's more, there weren't many types. It was easy to adapt, so she told them to start selling.

But because the things weren't cheap and the couple had learned to do business for almost half a month, Lin Qing He still called Hu Zi to come over here to help.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai drove over to the dumpling shop.

Zhou Gui Lai and Zhou Xuan, who were busy in the dumpling shop, were attracted by the truck.

"Dad, Mom, is this our truck?" Zhou Xuan, who was always calm, couldn't help feeling a little excited now.

One got to know, they had been pining on Wang Yuan's car for a long time.

But that was too expensive. Few tens of thousands. Required grouping a few ten-thousand household to afford it. So they didn’t hold any hope.

Unexpectedly, their parents bought a truck back.

"Asked someone from the factory in the south to drive over and bring this load of good. I called and rushed it a few times. It only arrived now." Lin Qing He bragged without any practice

Obviously the sons didn't pay attention to this.

"Mom, how much is this truck?" Zhou Gui Lai asked as he climbed into the driver's seat.

"Dead expensive. All the savings at home were spent." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

"Still worth it. Dad, teach me. If supplies need to be bought in the future, I can just drive over and buy it!" Zhou Gui Lai said immediately.

"No, you are too young." Zhou Qing Bai flatly refused.

Lin Qing He also piped in: "That right. How old you are? You dare to learn to drive? Wait until you are 18 years old."

"Mom, I can learn." Zhou Xuan said.

"That's right. I can't learn. Second Brother can. He is seventeen and he's that tall!" Zhou Gui Lai knew that he had no chance learning to drive judging by his dad's nonchalant tone. He can only fight for his second brother.

If his second brother can master it, it will be much easier to go out in the future.

They can go soak in the hot spring again. Because the car belonged to Wang Yuan, the future brother-in-law, they can't really go to the hot spring all the time. But if they own a car, they can go anytime right?

"All right. You can learn, Second." Lin Qing He nodded.

Once his wife spoke, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have any other comments and said, "Find a place to learn by yourself. After getting the driver's license, you can touch the car."

Zhou Xuan instantly agreed.

Zhou Qing Bai went into the shop to work away. Lin Qing He called her two sons: "Get in the car. Mom will take you around."

"Mom, you can drive?" Zhou Xuan said in a daze.

"Your old mom took the driving license test in the south. So, sons, don't underestimate your old mom." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.

Seeing that their mom could actually drive, both of them were stunned.

"My mom, I feel that there isn't anything you can't do in this world!" Zhou Gui Lai responded and flattered.

"Where do you want to go?" Lin Qing He said.

"Whatever you want. Mom, just drive around." Zhou Xuan replied.

"Mom, let's find time to go to the hot springs? I missed the last time I went. It's been so long since then." Zhou Gui Lai jollily brought up.

"We can find a time to soak." Lin Qing He nodded.

When the time comes, she will find Mother Weng to go together. Zhou Xiao Mei too. As for Mother Zhou, she didn't plan to take her. The last time, she grumbled all the way back.

Even when she knew that the elderly were used to being frugal, Lin Qing He still didn't buy her words.

"How about next Sunday?" Zhou Gui Lai hurriedly asked.

"We'll see. If there's time, we'll go." Lin Qing He drove the car. Her driving skills were particularly stable, so she brought them to Wang Yuan's garment factory.

Wang Yuan happened to be standing outside. He saw them. What's more, it was the sight of Fourth Aunt actually driving.

When they went to the hot springs this year, he had heard Zhou Qing Bai mention it. But it was only when Wang Yuan saw Lin Qing He driving such a truck did he truly felt admiration.

"Fourth Aunt, you are too astounding." When they got out of the car, Wang Yuan greeted them and exclaimed.

"It's just driving a car. What's there to be surprised about." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Wang Yuan smiled: "Though it said like that, there aren't many women who can drive." He hadn't witness it before.

Lin Qing He brought down some dried seafood like fish gelatin, abalone, and sea cucumber from the car and said, "I prepared these for you. I originally wanted get Er Ni to bring it to you, but Er Ni is currently busy. So I brought it here. We're having big sea crabs at home in the evening. You can come over and eat them with us."

"Alright." Wang Yuan didn't act reserved. He smiled and agreed.

Lin Qing He took her two sons over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. She also brought some dry goods here. In addition, there were a few large crabs, which were from a separate box.

There were a lot of people on this side, so a few were allocated to here.

However, the dried goods and sea crabs didn't shocked Father Zhou and Mother Zhou as much as the truck.

"This...was bought by the two of you?" Father Zhou uttered with excitement.

"How much does it cost?" Mother Zhou couldn't help but said with a glowing red face.

"My mom said that the money at home was basically emptied." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

"It doesn't matter if it is all spent. The shop can still make money. The car is useful in the future. Like getting supplies or something. You will definitely earn it back." Father Zhou said boldly.

His son bought a car. His son was someone with a car!

"Qing Bai didn't come?" Mother Zhou looked around and froze before uttering: "Who drove over just now?"

"I drove." Lin Qing He answered.

After saying this, she felt that the gleam in her mother-in-law's eyes was very different.

Of course, Mother Zhou's gaze changed. She really couldn't find anything Fourth's wife couldn't do.

Look at this, she can even drive a car like this!

"Father, Mother, those big sea crabs cooked by steaming. We'll head back first to work away." Lin Qing He couldn't stand her mother-in-law's gaze and said.

"Wait, Fourth's wife, grab a chicken back to nourish your body. I hade saved a lot of eggs during this period. Take some back to make some the egg soup to eat." Mother Zhou hurriedly spoke.

Chapter 469: Big transaction

When Lin Qing He carried a hen and a basket of eggs, Mother Zhou's grin was still on her face.

The neighboring old Madam Hu couldn't bear it anymore and asked, " In-law's grandma, your daughter-in-law just drove over in a car? That car belongs to your son and daughter-in-law?"

Mother Zhou can't tolerant being with her and old Madam Zhu very much. She hadn't talked to old Madam Hu for a long time. She recently made some new friends over there in the park. Could be bothered with these neighbors.

However, after hearing this, Mother Zhou reluctantly responded: "It's Fourth's wife. My fourth daughter-in-law drove the car by herself. She sent us big crabs, as well as these abalones. There isn't much, so I won’t gift some to you."

No need to doubt. she deliberately said to stir old Madam Hu's craving.

Old Madam Hu wasn't tempted. However, old Madam Zhu, who just came out, became greedy.

Still, old Madam Hu was shocked in her heart. This old Zhou Family's aunt was really amazing. She could even drive a big truck by herself!

There was nothing wrong with knowing to drive. If she was a few decade younger, she would go learn. The most important point was whether they can afford it.

Such a large truck was over ten thousands, right? Was old Zhou Family that rich?

It wasn't just old Madam Hu who thought like this.

After old Madam Zhu return home, her heart ached.

She knew old Zhou Family had opened a lot of shops. It must be profitable. Otherwise, why would they open one after another?

If her granddaughter had successfully matched at that time, how well married her granddaughter would be now. There was no need to worry at all in the future.

Recently, her granddaughter got someone introduced to her. Going through them, it was still those few crooked melons being introduced. None of them entered her eyes.

It seems only Zhou Kai was good.

With such height, no one dared to bully him when he went out. The young man was full of vitality. At first glance, one can tell he was a capable young man.

But old Zhou Family didn't like her granddaughter.

How good her granddaughter was? She was just right for Zhou Kai. A perfect match made in heaven.

Especially looking at old Zhou Family now. They were developing well. Such a large truck had been bought.

Old Madam Zhu felt heart and liver hurt after thinking about it. But the other party didn't have that blessing. She had nothing to say!

Buying back this truck naturally caused a stir.

Zhou Qing Bai requested the staffs under his hands to learn to drive.

After all, there was a vehicle available now. Can't just have the two of them knowing how to drivee. Both of them were very busy.

Hu Zi was the first to arrange to learn to drive.

Hu Zi and Er Ni didn't have to go to night school now. They were considered junior graduates. From now on, they only need to self-study. From time to time, they got to participate in advancements.

While Si Ni and Gang Zi will continue to study at night school.

"Once Hu Zi learnt how to, you will learn too, Cheng Min." Lin Qing He directed at Ma Cheng Min.

Ma Cheng Min shook his head: "Forget it. I'll just use a bicycle."

"You still have to learn even if you need it or not in the future. What's more, you get paid to learn." Lin Qing He said.

Ma Cheng Min hesitated for a moment before nodding. At the same time, he was a little excited. If he can learn to drive, he want to learn. Whether it was can be used or not, it was a skill, right?

Only Hu Zi, Ma Cheng Min and Zhou Xuan were learning to drive. As for the others, they have to wait until they were eighteen years old, including Gang Zi.

Lin Qing He originally wanted to get Zhou Er Ni to learn too. She was training Zhou Er Ni as if she was her own daughter. So how could she miss out on driving lessons.

But Wang Yuan was against it.

It wasn't that he wanted stop Zhou Er Ni developing. Mainly because he was worried.

Lin Qing He understood. The cars at this time were still quite different from the cars of later generations. For example, they weren't small in strength and was more complicated.

Lin Qing He herself was master one, master all. However, it would be a little difficult for Zhou Er Ni to grasp it.

What's more, what Wang Yuan said was right. He can drive was enough. He will pick her up and send her wherever she wants to go. What need was there for her to learn?

So Lin Qing He reconsidered and let it drop. Discuss it in the future. Anyway if she really want to learn in the future, there are opportunities available.

Nowadays, the working hours for the shops under Lin Qing He had been specially regulated. It was all in shifts, so everyone had time to go date or something.

That day, Lin Qing He pulled out the phone number of the Southern Seafood Factory's office.

Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo’s dry good shop's business was very good. At least so far, the inventory was pretty low. So Lin Qing He needed to restock.

This time's purchase was a large transaction. Nearly four thousand yuan of goods.

When they were in the south, they came into agreement on how much goods must be bought to be cost-effective. Now she had directly bought 4,000 yuan in goods.

The seafood boss was also very satisfied.

The goods was ordered and the time was agreed. Then the phone was hung up.

It wasn't that Lin Qing He had never thought about installing a phone at home. After some contemplation, she abandoned the thought.

Because the initial installation fee was too expensive at this time. Few thousands yuan. Simply sky-high price. With that much money, why can't it be spent on something other than installing such a phone?

Only a few phone calls was made in a month. So she gave up on it. She can always use the office phone. In a month, it was only three or four calls. Not too much.

The goods arrived five days later. That side was swift. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had already come to meet them.

Verbal quantity check and some information match was needed. Only then, did one hand pass the money and the other receive the goods. It was quite swift.

"Your capital's side is really developed." The two grown lads who came here this time were the boss's nephews. After all, one won't be assured to hand over such a big business to the workers below.

"Ain't that right. How about taking you around?" Lin Qing He said politely.

"Can't. We will definitely disturb if we have a chance in the future," the two replied.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai sent them off the same way they came.

Then they drove the car over to the dried good shop.

"The goods here are just about to be out of stock. Fortunately, new ones have arrived." Zhou San Ni happily chirped.

"Can't let it be out of stock." Lin Qing He said.

She got Zhou Qing Bai and Li Ai Guo to move the goods. She dragged Zhou San Ni into the room. She was busy these days and didn't have time to check up on Zhou San Ni's situation.

"It's better now," Zhou San Ni slightly embarrassedly responded.

She was overjoyed in her heart. The medical treatment in the capital was really excellent. She only went back and forth three times and the situation improved significantly.

Of course, she had learned a lot about personal hygiene and husband and wife hygiene. She had blushed when she taking it in.

Chapter 470: Nothing to show

During the first seven days when the dry good shop opened, Hu Zi came over early in the morning every day to help. After five consecutive days of helping, he was no longer needed. Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni were both competent.

The couple live there by themselves. Although the place was a bit crowded, the conditions weren't bad. Especially since they were near the big market. They can eat whatever they want.

The sum of the couple's wages wasn't low, they can afford a decent meal.

At least Lin Qing He noticed Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo's complexion improved after coming here.

Because there was such a large truck of goods coming, it went without saying the shop was filled.

And because they were too valuable, Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo kept a cautious eye on them. Every night they have to take stock of them to see if there is anything amiss.

In terms of working attitude, it was top-notch. Of course, Ma Cheng Min also had to come to take inventory at the end of each month.

It wasn't just this side. The other shops were the same, except for the dumpling shop run by Zhou Qing Bai.

When the handover was completed, Lin Qing He was in a good mood and came back to the dumpling shop with Zhou Qing Bai.

Second was holding the spoon. However, there was an uninvited guest sitting in the dumpling shop. It wasn't anyone other than Xu Sheng Mei, who hadn't been seen for a long time.

When Xu Sheng Mei saw the husband and wife come back, her eyes lingered on the truck. She greeted: "Uncle, Aunt."

God knew how shocked she was when she went to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side today and got told by this grandaunt-in-law that her uncle had bought a truck.

She naturally knew that her uncle and aunt's family was well off. They had a job and a store. She had never been in contact with the purchase cost before, so she wasn't very clear about the profit.

But even if she didn't know the profit, she knew whether the business was good or not. Otherwise, how could she have opened another after another?

Even like this, Xu Sheng Mei never thought that her uncle's family could afford a large truck.

Regardless of whether this was a truck or any kind of vehicle, it was a four-wheeled one. A four-wheeled one was different.

Zhao Jun had wanted to buy one. It took until half a month ago before Father Zhao bought a Hongqi car.

It cost a few tens of thousands. It made the entire Zhao Family's face go up.

Zhao Jun can drive. Xu Sheng Mei was often drove around by him. This made her feel lucky for her decision more than once. If she didn't pick Zhao Jun, would she have such a good life?

So her old decision wasn't wrong.

Because Zhao Family bought it, Xu Sheng Mei knew how rare these four-wheel cars were. So she really didn't expect that her uncle would be able to buy a car.

Even when she knew that his shop made money, it was a difficult feat to buy such a truck no matter how profitable it was.

But her uncle had bought it!

"Why do you got time to come?" Zhou Qing Bai saw that his wife hadn't even responded and spoke.

"I just visited Grandma and Grandpa. I come and see them a few times every month." Xu Sheng Mei said.

This was why Lin Qing He looks up to Xu Sheng Mei a little bit. Because if this white lotus flower got a few more years of cultivation, she would be really excellent.

She was still a bit green now.

"Uncle, I went to my grandparent's place and found out that you bought a car. That's really amazing. This car must be costly?" Xu Sheng Mei continued.

"Ain't that right? All the money at home had been depleted on this and even borrowed a lot from others." Lin Qing He replied.

Xu Sheng Mei said softly: "Don't worry, Aunt. I didn't intend to borrow money. I just heard that you bought a car with my uncle and felt overjoyed. I came here to congratulate you."

Look, how good her words were. But this heart wasn't on the right path, so Lin Qing He straightforwardly uttered: "I heard that you are very close with Zhang Mei Lian, the daughter of old Zhang Family from next door? Someone has witnessed it a good few times. Saying you guys were talking and laughing."

"That was all a long time ago. After I found out about her matter, I didn't talk to her much." Xu Sheng Mei's face was a little stiff.

"That's okay. Otherwise I would have thought that you knew her origin and identity and still wanted to encourage her to be with Hu Zi. Hu Zi is your cousin and he's good to you. You can't harm Hu Zi like that." Lin Qing He said.

"What are you saying Aunt? I don't have that kind of mind." Xu Sheng Mei shook her head.

Lin Qing He scanned her a few times. It was truly right to say she was young. The gaze in her eyes wasn't steady enough. As expected, she held bad intentions.

Lin Qing He didn't catch her on the spot, so she didn't bother to go at her.

"Zhao Family also bought a car, which cost about 40,000 yuan. Not cheap at all." Xu Sheng Mei changed the direction of the conversation.

"It's Zhao Family who bought it. Not Zhao Jun, right?" Lin Qing He pointed out.

Xu Sheng Mei's smile stiffened and said, "It's too expensive. How can Zhao Jun afford it?"

"Wang Yuan can afford it. Er Ni got a day off yesterday. Wang Yuan drove her out to go on a date. I heard from Er Ni that they ate some steaks and wines? That restaurant is quite high-end. There's people specialize in playing a guitar." Lin Qing He mentioned.

Xu Sheng Mei felt her heart was stabbed.

Of course she knew Zhou Er Ni's boyfriend was flawless.

He was very rich. He opened a garment factory and had more than 500 workers. Her grandma said that it was expanding and recruiting in the past two years. How big was this factory to accommodate so many people?

Moreover, with so many people under his hand, it was unimaginable how much money was made. It was no wonder that he can afford a car by himself!

She took great pains to marry Zhao Jun. Although she was married very well, it was far worse than Zhou Er Ni's marriage. Especially since she heard that Wang Yuan was very good to Zhou Er Ni. Doted her like she was the apple of his eyes.

Xu Sheng Mei felt uncomfortable in her heart.

"Aunt, I'll go to the shop and find Sister Er Ni to sit around." Xu Sheng Mei couldn't stand staying here anymore and forced herself to say.

"Er Ni is very busy." Lin Qing He responded.

"I won't get in her way." Xu Sheng Mei finished speaking and went over.

Lin Qing He waited for her to leave before harrumphing softly.

Zhou Qing Bai was calm throughout. Zhou Xuan simply read his book and didn't dare to interrupt anything. The father and son knew which side to take.

Aunt Ma was direct: "Why does she come here so frequently when you dislike her, Teacher Lin?"

"I also don't understand. Before, my eyes were wrong. Her face can be so thick. My dislike toward her is clear. But look at her. She can come here from time to time. Made it seems like I, the elder is holding past matters without ever letting it go." Lin Qing He said in disgust.

Aunt Ma was very clear and spoke: "She wants you relatives. Otherwise, she had nothing to show in Zhao Family."

Chapter 471: Business deal

Aunt Ma knew the insider story and was clear how Lin Qing He treated this niece in the past. She had wanted to train her.

Who could have known that she did such a thing?

In the end, Zhao Family did take responsibility. But would it be over after that? Look at younger self, and one'll see their older self. The character of a person can be revealed in such matter.

Aunt Ma felt that Lin Qing He's dislike wasn't harsh. It was reasonable, because she was in education sector. It would be weird that she would agree to this kind of act.

Aunt Ma was very supportive of Lin Qing He.

She disliked Xu Sheng Mei even more, because Xu Sheng Mei looked down on her. It was like this in the past. When her uncle and aunt were present, she would help with the table or something, as if she was very diligent.

When her uncle and aunt were gone, she would be lazy. She wouldn't help even if the soy sauce was spilled.

However, Aunt Ma hadn't said anything about it. It was her work. She didn't need help. She can handle it.

While Zhou Er Ni was a true good girl. Now she was dating a young and promising boss like Wang Yuan, it couldn't be any more perfect.

How well did Wang Yuan treat Er Ni can be seen clearly by the helper, Aunt Ma. Zhao Jun couldn't compare.

When Zhao Jun came over to the dumpling shop, he would complain the shop was too small one moment and that they should buy more fans or something next. After coming over, he was like a master waiting for someone to support him.

Truly sick in the mind.

Lin Qing He and Aunt Ma had always had something to say, but Lin Qing He didn't bother to say anything about Xu Sheng Mei.

In the evening, when Zhou Er Ni and Zhou Si Ni came back for dinner. Lin Qing He asked Zhou Er Ni.

"Just went to sit around," Zhou Er Ni answered.

"Your temperament can't outplay her. Don't get too close to her, understand?" Lin Qing He warned.

"Fourth Aunt, don't worry. My second sister knows it well. She's clear that Sister Sheng Mei is aiming Second Brother-in-law's clothing factory when interacting with her." Zhou Si Ni spoke.

This lass changed her way of addressing very quickly. Because Wang Yuan gave her a watch, she swiftly changed the title and called him Second Brother-in-law.

It was fine. Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni were in this current state. Just short of holding a wedding. So she called Brother-in-law.

"Just keep in mind." Lin Qing He said with satisfaction.

Since Xu Sheng Mei's visit began, she had never went to see Er Ni. What deep cousinly affection? It started only when she knew that Zhou Er Ni dated a wealthy and capable boyfriend, Wang Yuan.

Since then, every time she come over, she would find Zhou Er Ni to make it seem like they were close.

Zhou Er Ni smiled and replied, "I know, Fourth Aunt. you don't have to worry."

"If Fourth Aunt find out that you let her take advantage, see if Fourth Aunt will forgive you." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Er Ni smiled softly. She really didn't have much chat with this cousin, Xu Sheng Mei.

If there was any difficulty, she will help as much as she can. After all, they were relatives. But she also got her own principles. She will not allow it if it exceed her own principles.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. After all, people's personalities were different. Er Ni's personality was naturally kind and gentle. Otherwise, how could she fascinate Wang Yuan.

Wasn't it her traits that Wang Yuan liked?

Moreover, with Wang Yuan present, Lin Qing He wasn't too worried. He was a big boss with nearly 500 employees under his hand. That was to say, to be able to manage such big factory, he got good moves despite behaving so friendly on their side.

"Last time Wang Yuan likes the fish gelatin you gave last time and asked me to buy him a hundred yuan of it." Zhou Er Ni remembered.

"How can he eat so much by himself? Give him half a jin. Can't always eat it. Eat it twice a week is more like it." Lin Qing He responded.

She and her family Qing Bai ate it twice a week. Same for the children.

"He probably plan to take it home. He also wants to buy some sea cucumber and abalone." Zhou Er Ni spoke.

"Getting it for old Wang Family." Lin Qing He said. She knew that Wang Yuan's mother didn't like Er Ni very much. Still, she gave a 20% discount.

If Wang Yuan wants to eat, she can stew it and call him over to eat together. However, Lin Qing He didn't care about Wang Family much.

Wang Yuan was indeed going to take it back home. He didn't go back many times now. Mainly because he didn't want to go back to hear his mother complain about him going to marry a country wife.

But in the end he was the son. He'll be filial when he should. What's more, his factory could run so smoothly was more or less linked to his family.

Although this time a lot of good stuffs was brought back, Mother Wang still didn't give any good face.

Wang Yuan found it meaningless to stay and went straight back here after a night. He preferred the atmosphere at old Zhou's house, which was relaxed and at ease.

So Wang Yuan didn't open stove very much by himself. He either went to eat at Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side, or went to the dumpling shop. The rest was eaten at the factory. In one month, he spent half of it at old Zhou's house.

He could also feel that old Zhou family was nice to him and really regarded him as their own.

In fact, the reason why Wang Yuan wouldn't take the road arranged by his family was because he felt that their Wang family was too depressing. Including his two brothers. They actually took the political road.

Their wives were basically arranged by the family. Wang Yuan can sense that the feelings between his brothers and sisters-in-law weren't great.

Therefore, Wang Yuan felt it was fortunate that he had got into business. Because he made good progress, he had his own right to speak. Even when his voice was small in the whole family, he can at least find a wife who he likes and also likes him.

When he returned to the factory that day, he ran into Xu Sheng Mei in the living room.

"Second Brother-in-law." Seeing him come back, Xu Sheng Mei got up and smilingly greeted: "Second Brother-in-law, I heard the manager say that you might not come over today."

Wang Yuan naturally recognized Xu Sheng Mei and knew about her matters. He asked, "What's the matter?"

"Second Brother-in-law, I want to talk to you about a business deal." Xu Sheng Mei looked at his expression and knew that it wasn't time for small talks. She went straight to the point.

"You?" Wang Yuan glanced at her and spoke, "Want to talk business with me, get your man come over. My orders aren't small."

Xu Sheng Mei choked and said, "Second Brother-in-law, the order I want isn't small."

"Then you can talk to my manager. Remember, you have to pay a 30% deposit first." After Wang Yuan finished speaking, he beckoned his childhood friend. Then he turned around and went into his office.

Xu Sheng Mei's expression was a bit ugly. She didn't expect Wang Yuan to be so awkward to talk with. When he was with her grandparents, he was buttering them up.

"Have you brought the 30% deposit? Our side is pay on the spot." The manager said.

Chapter 472: The gap too big

What deposit? If she had money, would she wait for Wang Yuan to come back? Because she had no money, she waited for Wang Yuan.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't expect that Wang Yuan, who was respectful and obedient in front of her grandparents, would be so unrestrained when he was with her.

It wasn't that he spoke rudely. After all, such a big boss can speak to her with such attitude was alright. It was just too businesslike?

Xu Sheng Mei wasn't satisfied and didn't want to leave like like this. After all, it was rare to come here.

"Didn't bring deposit? I'm afraid I can't queue up your order. We are still very tight now. It's because you are a relative of our boss, so that you can jump in the line." The manager said.

Xu Sheng Mei's smile was forced and said, "I did not bring any cash today. Let me go back and prepare."

"Okay." The manager was calm and sent her out.

Wang Yuan’s car was parked at the factory. How rich was he to buy such a car and such a big factory on his own?

Even Zhao Family's factory's large number of staff, it was only more than two hundred.

Xu Sheng Mei went back to look for Zhao Jun. When she got home, Zhao Jun was sleeping and smelled of alcohol.

Seeing his appearance, Xu Sheng Mei was a little annoyed. The man she managed to find was like that. He can't be compared with Wang Yuan. The guy was about the same age as Zhao Jun, but look at his achievements.

When compared with the guy, Zhao Jun was nothing at all. It was no wonder her grandma and grandpa didn't like him.

But what can be done? Now that she had married, she can only going down that road.

Zhao Jun was sleeping soundly when he got aroused by her. He spoke in a bad mood: "I'm sleeping. Why are you causing a ruckus?"

"Zhao Jun, I know it's not easy for you, but we always have to think of ideas now. We can't keep going on like this. If the family separate, what can we get then?" Xu Sheng Mei took a deep breath and said softly.

"Family separate? What family separate? Dad and Mom are still so young, what's the point of separating? Don't be idle day by day and just think about the non-existent." Zhao Jun muttered in a bad mood.

Xu Sheng Mei was almost collapsed from anger. She had never seen such a brainless person. So many people in this family. If they don't plan for themselves first, they will have nowhere to cry when they get nothing in the future!

She didn't waste saliva with Zhao Jun and said, "You know my uncle, right? He has bought a truck now."

"So what? It's just a truck. We also have a car. It's more high-end than that cargo pulling thing." Zhao Jun harrumphed when he heard these words.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He didn't like him. He also didn't care about the old Zhou family. And their attitude towards him. If they really needed to borrow money or something, it would be weird if they would lend him.

That being the case, why should he go there? What was so great about opening a few broken shops?

Xu Sheng Mei spoke: "I guess it's profitable to open a shop. Or else they wouldn't have such large sum to buy such a vehicle back."

Zhao Jun didn’t say a word. He had to admit that the household's circumstance was alright since they could afford a truck. Even when it can't compare to his high-end car. After all, it cost a lot of money. .

"Zhao Jun, the owner of the garment factory that my uncle cooperates with is my cousin's boyfriend. I think they are going to get married. I went to his garment factory and took a look today. Do you know how big the garment factory is? ?" Xu Sheng Mei said.

Without Zhao Jun asking her, she went on: "That factory is bigger than our Zhao Family's. Do you know how many workers there are? Five hundred workers. I was shocked when I heard it!"

"Five hundred workers? Are you sure?" Zhao Jun was shocked and stared at her.

There were only more than two hundred people in Zhao Family's factory. Even so, it was still very large. The other party's garment factory got more than 500 people?

"Can I possibly use such words to coax you? I originally wanted to go over and discuss business with him today." Xu Sheng Mei pursed her lips.

In fact, she wanted to go over to trick white wolf with empty hand and get the goods first to try and sell it. But obviously Wang Yuan didn't give her face at all. He simply deflected it.

Zhao Jun asked, "What kind of business deal?"

"Don't our family have a shop? Although it belongs to Dad and Mom, it is currently empty. I wondered if I could get those clothes to sell. However, a deposit is required." Xu Sheng Mei replied. Then she looked at Zhao Jun: "He also said to talk business, you got to go over to talk with him. Zhao Jun, how about you go over? I'll go with you and connect this link. It will definitely be good for our future development. That factory is really big!"

"He wants a deposit? What deposit do we have?" Zhao Jun didn't really want to go: "Moreover, the shop is under the name of Dad and Mom. If we just open business like this, Sister-in-law and others will not agree."

"At most, our money goes to the public account. That way, they will have a share too. They won't disagree!" Xu Sheng Mei gritted her teeth.

Zhao Jun rolled his eyes and said, "Why should toss around if it enters the public account?"

The reason why he was moved was because he thought that money can be put into his pocket. It wasn't their money if it was put into the public account. Why go through such painstaking effort?

Xu Sheng Mei truly felt powerless. Why didn't he consider that those who have work and things to do have the right to speak in the family. Now both of them were eating idle meal at home. Even when she took care of everything in the house properly, her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law looked down upon her.

But if there was a shop in hand to make money, then who in Zhao family would dare to look down on them, husband and wife?

"If you want to do it, then you can find Mom by yourself. Besides, don't you still have money? You can do it by yourself." Zhao Jun waved his hand and dismissed.

Would Xu Sheng Mei come to him if she had money? She did have some money in her hands, but the money was sent back. Her parents wanted to build a new house. She gave 500 yuan. Basically all the money.

Xu Sheng Mei supports the matter of building a house. Otherwise, she won't give so much money. This way, her family will also have face, right? After all, with a son-in-law from the capital, it can't remain the same as before, right?

If she had time to go back in the future, it would be glorious. The previous home was too dirty and too small. It was no wonder that Zhao Jun, who was used to living in the big house at that time, didn't want to live in their home.

The gap was really too big.

Because the money was given to her family, she naturally didn't have much money right now. So she wanted to get it from Zhao Jun.

He didn't want to do it. Fine. She'll do it herself.

"Want money from me? What about your own?" Zhao Jun was so annoyed that he spoke in displeasure.

Chapter 473: Strictly business

"My maternal family built a house. I had sent it back." Xu Sheng Mei knew that she couldn't hide it, so she explained.

Zhao Jun froze when he heard this. Then he was annoyed: "What is thing!? What does your maternal family building house have to do with you? You're not going to live in it, so why did you give the money? And gave few hundreds?"

Sure enough, it was a poor rural relative. If one got leeched on, nothing good come from it. Even building a house got to rely on them Zhao family for money?

Xu Sheng Mei could only say: "It's good that my family build a house there. What's more, our whole village will know that we can afford to build a house is all thanks to you, the capital's son-in-law. Besides, don't you dislike my earthen house? When we go back next time, it will be a brick house. It is a very bright brick house. You will have more face when you go back."

"Enough you. Going to that mountain home once is enough. I will never go again." Zhao Jun uttered with disgust. The last time he went to her family's house, it was a nightmare. He would never go a second time. It was unbearable.

"Zhao Jun, I'm doing it for our future. My uncle's business is good, so they opened one after another. Now the supply is available and we got a shop. Why don't we try it?" Xu Sheng Mei persuaded.

"If you want to, try it yourself. Don't drag me in with you." Zhao Jun said impatiently.

"Then you give me some money. I'll go find Mom and say it myself." Xu Sheng Mei replied.

Zhao Jun gave her two hundred yuan. Xu Sheng Mei was angry. What was this two hundred yuan enough for?

But she didn't say anything. Since it was going to enter the public account, the capital must also be paid by Zhao Family.

It was just that she overestimated her voice in Zhao's house. When she proposed it, she was directly rejected by Mother Zhao. She also received a round of sarcastic remarks and was told to stay at home and not mess around with some clothing store.

Zhao Family's factory was that big. They were figures with face in this area. Wouldn't it be shameful if Zhao Family's daughter-in-law become a sole trader?

Xu Sheng Mei was extremely vexed.

Zhang Mei Lian came over to look for her. Xu Sheng Mei didn't have anyone to voice out her bitterness to, so it went without saying she complained to her.

Zhang Mei Lian responded in displeasure when she heard this: "On this matter, I must really tell you off. You're Young Madame Zhao. Why don't properly take your place and go through such trouble? You don't have to do anything to get money. How glorious?"

Xu Sheng Mei rolled her eyes, but she understood Zhang Mei Lian's point. After all, she came from a small household, what would she know?

How could she know the days weren't great in Zhao Family despite appearing high and mighty?

"Oh, you have it good. Married so well. Unlike me. Huang Hu that country boy didn't even set his eyes on me?" Zhang Mei Lian grumbled.

"Don't be discouraged. It's not that Hu Zi doesn't fancy you. You are pretty and have a job. If you can marry Hu Zi, Hu Zi will wake up with a smile in the middle of the night." Xu Sheng Mei comforted.

"Then why doesn't he want to be with me?" Zhang Mei Lian asked.

"My aunt doesn't approve. But really you. How did you make your reputation so bad? My aunt likes to put up pretense the most. Because she is a teacher, she can't allow a single grain of sand in hers eyes. Don't talk about you. She give me any good attitude either because I didn't go through her approval and dated Zhao Jun." Xu Sheng Mei said.

"It's better that you didn't listen to her. Look how well you married." Zhang Mei Lian remarked.

"Let's not talk about this. What did you find me for today?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.

Zhang Mei Lian said: "It's nothing. Just want to come and chat with you. You area is so rich. Is there any good introduction for me? I will remember your kindness."

Xu Sheng Mei had already guessed. Every time Zhang Mei Lian came over, she was dressed very nicely and looked well-behaved. Sitting in this park, her eyes were looking around. She was eyeing at those unmarried men, right?

Toward those grandpas and grannies, she was gentle and kind and spoke politely. To put it bluntly, she want to get those people's fondness. Then get referred, right?

Have to say, Zhang Mei Lian's plan was pretty good. This area was full of rich people. Many were better than Zhao Family.

Xu Sheng Mei never intended to help.

The things she did. Who knows how many guys she been through? It was fine if it haven’t spread to this side. But if the other party go to that side to find out, all those old Zhang Family's matter will reach on here. If she introduced, then won't she get implicated?

So needless to say, Xu Sheng Mei didn't want to introduce a guy.

However, on the surface, she said: "This is nothing. If I encounter someone, I will definitely introduce him to you. You are so beautiful. I have face to introduce you."

Zhang Mei Lian was very satisfied.

Don't know how the two end up discussing and planned to partner up to do business in the end. It was a clothing business.

Wang Yuan was fair. As long as one gave money, he will give the goods. No credit or family card was permitted. All followed the same principle.

Lin Qing He learned of this from Zhou Er Ni.

Of course, she didn't know that Xu Sheng Mei was cooperating with Zhang Mei Lian. Just thought Xu Sheng Mei opened it herself and went to Wang Yuan's garment factory to get the goods.

Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows and said, "What did Wang Yuan say?"

"He didn't say anything. His temper is like that. Strictly business." Zhou Er Ni sighed.

Lin Qing He laughed: "What's with this sigh? This method is right, no?"

In fact, the wholesale price given by Wang Yuan wasn't low. The profit was much lower than that of Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He can be regarded as an old customer. and received old customer's price. While Xu Sheng Mei paid it according to the order price of the new customer.

Moreover, Xu Sheng Mei's order wasn't very large. So there wasn't much discount. Of course, as long as it was a business at this time, it will be easy to do. There will definitely be profits.

She didn't expect the clothing store to be as prosperous as Lin Qing He's side. As long as it can pass, there will always be a profit of few hundred yuan a month.

After hearing about, Lin Qing He didn't mind. As long as Xu Sheng Mei didn't come here to disturb old Zhou Family's life, she can do whatever she wants.

While her business here had restocked again. It hadn't been long for the dry good shop. About ten or so days.

The business there was great. That big market got a lot of other things being sold, but selling her kind of dried seafood wasn't really much.

What's more, it was all well-known nutritional products.

These things at this time weren't as expensive as later generations. They weren't cheap though. There were still many people who buy them.

So Lin Qing He prepared to continue ordering.

Chapter 474: Two guys fighting over a girl

It will take a lot of time for the goods to be delivered, so it was necessary to book in advance.

She planned to see if there were any of these in Dalian next summer. If there was, it will be more closer. And the supply channel won't be only one.

But this was next year's matter. Right now, they will temporarily order it at the big seafood factory in the south.

It was the same amount of goods ordered last time. The boss praised on the phone that the economy here was good. So many goods was sold so quickly.

Lin Qing He laughed: "The price I set is low. Basically, didn't make much money. So Boss, you have to lower it for me. A customer like me isn't a normal customer."

"That goes without saying. The price given to you is the lowest. I will increase the price for others, but drop it for you. What's more, I will get someone to deliver it to you. These are all benefits." The seafood boss wasn't someone easy to deal with and responded like this.

Lin Qing He grinned. She didn't expect the other party to lower the price for her. It was just all-talk.

The time was agreed and then they hung up.

Lin Qing He also went home after class. She saw Zhou San Ni at the shop.

Seeing Lin Qing He's return, Zhou San Ni called with joy: " Fourth Aunt."

"It's rare to come here. Have lunch here?" Lin Qing He asked.

"No need. At this moment, it is relatively idle, so I came over to borrow two books from Er Ni. When I'm at the shop, I'll get Ai Guo teach me to read." Zhou San Ni shyly said.

The granddaughters of old Zhou family had studied. Like Zhou Da Ni, Zhou Er Ni, and Zhou Wu Ni. But these were the daughters of First Branch and Third Branch. Second Branch didn't get much study.

Not only did the girls not study much, even the son, Zhou Xia didn't reach a high level of education.

Compared with the other two branch, Second Branch obviously didn't give much priority to education.

Still, Zhou San Ni knew some words.

This was learned with Zhou Da Ni and Zhou Er Ni when they were young. At that time, they went to school. Zhou San Ni also wanted to go, but how could her mother possibly agree?

She had a good relationship with Da Ni and Er Ni. They had taught her when they came back from from class. That's why she knew some words, but not a lot.

But after coming here, Zhou San Ni felt that knowledge was very important. Even if she can't request to go to the night school or something like Er Ni and the others, she still wanted to recognize more words.

Li Ai Guo had studied for a few years and knew more characters than her. So he can naturally teach her more words.

Lin Qing He was very moved when she heard what she said and said: "If you want to study, wait until you learn more words and learn more math. Then you can go to night school with Si Ni."

"Night school?" Zhou Sa Ni was surprised and immediately shook her head: "No. I just need to learn words. It costs a lot of money to go to night school."

"Fourth Aunt allow our old Zhou Family that came here to work a chance to enter night school. I will pay the tuition. Of course, if you don’t want to go, then I won’t force it. During this period, Si Ni is recognizing words as well as learning arithmetic. Once it reach a certain level, I would send her there. If you want, you'll enter together. Including you or excluding you, it won't make much difference." Lin Qing He said.

If Zhou San Ni was willing to go to night school, she wouldn't disapprove.

As for Li Ai Guo, forget it. He'll stay in the shop and watch it. This year there will be a severe crackdown. Although the law and order wasn't bad now, it wasn't great either. Shops weren't cheap, so someone had to guard it.

Zhou San Ni noticed her fourth aunt was serious. It went without saying she was ecstatic. The night school wasn't too far away from her. It took about 30 minutes walk!

Zhou San Ni stayed for a meal at noon and went back after eating.

Zhou Er Ni mentioned: "Fourth Aunt, the last time I visited grandmother, grandmother was asking, why San Ni isn't pregnant yet?"

Lin Qing He responded: "Next time your grandmother ask again, you can answer her. Say that the two of them don't want to have children so early. They are still young, so don't worry."

Old people liked to catch young people and talk about these things endlessly. It seemed that if one haven't been pregnant for half a year, people will look strangely at them. If one haven't been pregnant for a year, they assume there's a problem and have to go to the hospital.

San Ni was already taking medicine to treat it. So don't put pressure on her. The doctor said it was no problem for young women. Just pay attention to rest and don't exhaust themselves was enough. It will gradually return to normal.

Hu Zi learned to drive in half a month. When he came back, he had lost weight. However, he appeared to become more confident.

One had to know, in this era, to be able to drive was also a technical skill.

Gang Zi was especially envious: "Aunt, when can I go learn?"

"Bring your coursework over and let me have a look." Lin Qing He said.

Gang Zi's complexion turned bitter. What he feared most was that his aunt checking his homework. Each time, he received a good earful.

What he feared most was studying. He did worked very hard, but his aunt's standard was a little bit high.

"Your brother had reached my requirements. Don't make excuses. Work harder, otherwise you won't be able to graduate early and still have to learn." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Er Ni and Hu Zi both worked very hard and grasped it well, so they were able to graduate early. Otherwise. they would have to continue study for another year and a half.

Gang Zi sighed.

"What are you sighing? We haven't sighed after studying so many years. How long have you been studying? And the last time I went to Grandmother's side, I ran into Sister Sheng Mei. I heard her tell Grandmother that Xu Sheng Qiang is putting in effort. Don't get beaten by him." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"What putting in effort. I haven't seen anyone running faster than him after class." Gang Zi responded.

"Didn't cause trouble?" Lin Qing He said coolly.

It was her Qing Bai who introduced him. So she have to ask about it.

Gang Zi said: "Don't think so."

Not sure if Lin Qing He's mouth was jinxed. Just a few days after she asked, Xu Sheng Qiang really stirred trouble.

He had a fight with another young man at night school.

"Fight? Why did he fight?" Lin Qing He frowned when she heard about it.

"For a girl. I heard the two guys were fighting over a girl. The girl got together with him. However, with a turn of a head, she broke up with him. He wasn't happy, so he followed her, and finally finds out she went to night school with another guy. He went up and beat the guy up." Gang Zi had enquired around at that side and said in one breath.

"Two guys fighting over a girl?" Zhou Gui Lai's mouth twitched: "That girl must be breathtakingly beautiful? Is she more beautiful than Feng Cheng Cheng?"

Feng Cheng Cheng was the heroine in the '80s version of The Bund. That actress also acted in The Legend of White Snake. Zhou Gui Lai felt that she was particularly beautiful.

Chapter 475: No need to care

The impact was pretty bad. The night school wasn't going to ignore it.

"Your uncle went to settle it?" Lin Qing He said neither coldly or warmly.

She was right. She really realized the extent of old Xu Family's education. Crooked from the root.

If Xu Sheng Qiang properly studied over there and really grow, then she won't say anything or let alone stop him. But look, was there any growth?

Got in a fight for a woman. Bravo. What gut!

Lin Qing He didn't want to get involved at all. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou both received a shock. Of course, they'll find out such a big matter.

Although Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were disappointed with Xu Sheng Qiang, but in their heart, they still hoped that he will grow up. After all, this was their biological grandson.

From time to time, they would check on his study progress. They told Er Ni and Hu Zi if he didn't understand, teach him.

So now this had happened, it can't be concealed.

Lin Qing He went over to find Zhou Xiao Mei to take a bath and brought it up to Zhou Xiao Mei.

Zhou Xiao Mei berated, "I knew he wasn't a good thing. As expected, he caused trouble again!"

Can't blame Zhou Xiao Mei for scolding him straightaway. Since Xu Sheng Qiang came here, how many times had he visited his grandparents? Not even three times.

Although Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't give him a good face because of him fighting, they still cared about him.

But what did he do? Just because Father Zhou and Mother Zhou displayed bad attitude, he won't come anymore. What kind of behavior was this? Once he developed, what can they expect from him?

Even if he developed, they don't need rely on this grandson. His attitude was chilling.

As the aunt, Zhou Xiao Mei took it all in. Naturally she was greatly displeased.

Right now hearing this kind of thing had happened, she started scolding.

"Calm down. Don't worry. I had expected that he won't keep still until something happens." Lin Qing He said while enjoying a back scrub from Zhou Xiao Mei.

Zhou Xiao Mei spoke: "Then what to do now?"

Lin Qing He replied, "I don't know. It's rare chance for me to get out of class, I don't care about these things. Your fourth brother will take care of it."

Then she continued, "I will only have two classes tomorrow. I have swapped class with other teachers. I plan to drive over to the hot spring and soak. Are you going?"

"Just the two of us?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Of course not. Also a friend of mine. Third and Gang Zi also want to go." Lin Qing He said.

She was going to call Mother Weng to join her.

"Alright then. Let's go together tomorrow. I can go experience what's it's like. Da Lin came back last time and said it was good." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

After washing up with her fourth sister-in-law, they each made their own way home.

Zhou Xiao Mei naturally wanted to tell her parents about this matter. Better to stop them from always thinking that their grandson was some kind of talent.

After hearing what Zhou Xiao Mei had said, Father Zhou's face turned black. Mother Zhou was fuming with anger.

"Fighting again. Fighting! Is he going to fight wherever he goes? This is only one semester. Only settled down for one semester!" Mother Zhou was furious: "I told him, got to be peaceful. Harmony as top priority. He had never listen to me!"

"Mother, now you understand. Qiang Zi is spoiled by First Sister." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked in displeasure.

Her eldest sister gave birth to Xu Sheng Qiang after giving birth to three daughters. How can she not spoil? She must dote him.

Finally, they saw the result of spoiling. He thought he was superior wherever he went. He was sent to the hospital in the factory. Now he was attending night school, he fought over a woman.

"What's going on now?" Mother Zhou said.

"I don't know. Fourth Sister-in-law said she's not getting involved. Fourth Brother introduced him, so Fourth Brother solve it by himself." Zhou Xiao Mei wiped her hair and answered: "By the way, Fourth Sister-in-law had adjusted her class tomorrow and finally got some free time. She intends to drive by herself to the hot springs. I'm going with Fourth Sister-in-law. Mother, watch Tian Tian for me."

"Tomorrow I'm going to your fourth brother's side to ask about the situation. Let Da Lin take Tian Tian to the bun shop." Mother Zhou responded.

"I...I'll take." Su Da Lin nodded.

He can still handle it. The most important thing was that this matter wasn't trivial. It was normal for the elderly to worry.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were worried. Lin Qing He was burden-free. When she returned home, Zhou Qing Bai was already at home.

He was watching this year's newly released Legend of the Condor Heroes. He had to watch it every day. Completely fascinated by this TV series.

But looking at him right now, he was obviously absent-minded.

In the end, Lin Qing He softened, "Old man, you're not too young. Don't worry about things you shouldn't worry about."

She didn't intend to care about him, but he happened to be her family's pig. She had to care.

Zhou Qing Bai said, "I'm not worried."

"What is the result?" Lin Qing He sat down and asked.

"Expelled from night school. So he don't have to go anymore." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

He went there just to resolve it. Of course, he also argued a bit and didn't bow his head too much.

Before he had said it very clearly. He brought Xu Sheng Qiang over to join the class and hoped that he would study hard. This was also giving him an opportunity.

But if he don't grasp it, then he can't be blamed for others to not caring about him.

Lin Qing He saw that he was indeed fine and said, "Will get involved in the future?"

"He grew up this big. Already reached the age of dating. No need to care." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

It was impossible to say he wasn't disappointed. He didn’t plan to get involved anymore. He didn’t approve of his nephew coming. But since his eldest sister vetoed his opinion and let him be brought over by Sheng Mei, it was their matter.

He did what he could do. Zhou Qing Bai was not the kind to keep persuading.

Lin Qing He didn't continue to stimulate him and said, "Our family have so many shops. There's endless matters to worry about, so you can save strength on these things. If something happens from all that worry, I will be the one who suffer."

"I won't get tired." Zhou Qing Bai smiled and grasped his wife's hand.

Just when he held her hand, the children came back. Hu Zi, Gang Zi, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai returned.

Lin Qing He said: "Gang Zi, Third, go to bed early. We will depart tomorrow. I have an appointment with your sister-in-law."

"What are you going to do?" Zhou Qing Bai was stunned.

"What else can we do? We are going to the hot springs. We're going tomorrow." Lin Qing He answered.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at his wife with a sulky gaze. Since the car was brought back, he hadn't had the chance to take his wife to the hot spring yet.

"Go mulled about it. You guys go to bed early." Seeing that it was almost half past nine, Lin Qing He got up and planned to go to bed.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't watch TV any more and followed his wife back to the room.

Leaving behind a group of big and small winking at each other.

Chapter 476

"Have you guys seen her? I haven't even seen what that woman looks like. Is she really that beautiful?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"What beautiful? Worse than Sister Er Ni." Zhou Xuan answered.

"Very average." Hu Zi also commented pertinently.

Gang Zi didn't see her either. When he heard about it, he hurried back to notified. He didn't go to check what the other party looked like.

"Then why fight so fiercely? If it is for a beauty, then I would praise him." The appearance dog, Zhou Gui Lai said as he waved his hand.

Gang Zi said: "I think you have a lot of thought in this aspect. Why didn't you bring one back and show to my uncle and aunt?"

"My mom said that I can only date after eighteen years old." Zhou Gui Lai wistfully sighed.

Youths' spring heart sprouted. He was one of them. Although many in the class were older than him, there were also some who were one or two years older than him. That was okay. Putting aside his old mom's disapproval, once the other party knew his age, the look in their eyes was the kind of loving gaze toward a younger brother.

He simply couldn't bear it.

In conclusion, he attended school too early.

Especially when the education system was five year in elementary school and two year system in junior and senior high school student. Three years less compared to later generations.

Otherwise, he would timely attend university at the age of eighteen. Then he can freely date. Lin Qing He wouldn't stop him. Right now, how old he was?

"Second Brother, you can fall in love next year. Do you have a type? Do you like Feng Cheng Cheng's style?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"I'm not in a hurry." Zhou KaiXuan calmly replied: "You can ask Hu Zi."

"Brother Hu Zi, how about you? You're not young." Zhou Gui Lai turned to Hu Zi.

Hu Zi slapped his head: "I haven't thought about it. Know how to live is enough." Brother Hu Zi was that realistic. He wanted a wife who can live. No other requests.

This standard made Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai amused. Gang Zi laughed.

Because of Xu Sheng Qiang's matter, the teens were discussed about the relationship between men and women. They didn't keep the matter in mind.

Whether it was Zhou brothers or Hu Zi brothers, their feeling toward Xu Sheng Qiang's events wasn't that deep.

The relationship between people was like this. Whether one was relative or not, one will be close when they socialize more. They will definitely be far away if they were distanced.

Xu Sheng Qiang's time in the capital wasn't too short. He hadn't visited more than a few times, so there was no real concern for him.

Besides, the other might not necessarily need their concern.

The next day Lin Qing He drove the car to go to the hot springs for recreational time. She didn't go because of Xu Sheng Qiang. She had long already planned it.

Last time, she brought the car back, she had promised Third. It had been delayed until now and happened to clashed together.

When she came to pick up Zhou Xiao Mei, Mother Zhou wanted to inquire.

"Ask Qing Bai. I don't know what's going on." Lin Qing He didn't comment anything. She took Zhou Xiao Mei out and went to find Mother Weng.

Naturally, Mother Weng was notified in advance. She was delighted. So a car full of people went together.

Mother Zhou didn't sleep well last night, so she came to look for her youngest son.

Zhou Qing Bai knew the reason of her visit and assured, "Mother, don't worry. It's nothing serious."

"That hooligan, Qiang Zi's mother knew that he was going to cause a mess. But now your eldest sister isn't here. He came here alone. We can't really leave him alone." Mother Zhou worriedly spoke.

Knowing that Fourth's wife was absent, she dared to say this.

Even when Lin Qing He wasn't home, Zhou Qing Bai didn’t plan to get too involved. “Mother, them siblings aren't young. Sheng Mei is married. They are all grown-ups and can live their lives. Sheng Qiang is already that big. How old was my father when he married you? They are all grown-ups. They won't be happy about being governed too much."

"Mother understand. But, can Qiang Zi still go to school?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Can't. He got expelled. Yesterday Sheng Mei said that she would bring Qiang Zi over. I guess she will come over today. Mother, if you have anything to say, go and tell Sheng Qiang." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

He will stretch out his hand when he should and he won't get involved when shouldn't. As he said, he was a grown person. As an uncle, did he have to worry about this?

It wasn't like he was idle and had nothing to do.

Because of this matter, his wife wasn't willing to take him to the hot springs for couple time. Third could request a leave to cook dumpling in the shop. How great it would had been if he and his wife went to the hot springs together?

Mother Zhou sat there waiting.

Xu Sheng Mei came over by herself. Xu Sheng Qiang didn't come. Xu Sheng Mei was going to be angered to death by her brother.

After this happened, it was a must to come to old Zhou's house to show their attitude. The last time he fought. This time he fought again. What kind of place was here? Treating here as the countryside? Can fight whenever?

Especially due to a woman this time? That woman was also a scumbag. She initially heard that her brother had a job and that the factory belonged to his brother-in-law. The cogs in her mind moved and wanted to get closer. That way, easier to get a job or something.

The woman was unemployed. She came to study so that she could easily find a job. She met Xu Sheng Qiang and heard Xu Sheng Qiang bragging about it. So she matched with Xu Sheng Qiang.

She even held hands privately with Xu Sheng Qiang. In Xu Sheng Qiang's eyes, she was regarded as his wife. He wanted to get a job for that woman, but it wasn't easy for his sister to arrange him in. How can a spot be spared again?

After a while, the woman's intuition sensed that he was lying to her. In fact, he had no value.

Naturally, she wanted to break up.

However, Xu Sheng Qiang didn't agree. It was hard to get a match in the capital. What's more, she was pretty, warm, and gentle. If he brought her back to the village, how much face would he get?

In fact, Xu Sheng Qiang had kept pestering the other party for some time before the fight. The woman was extremely annoyed and regretted it. She wanted to use his connection to get a job. Who knew he was mentally sick. And quite heavily!

It was clearly just holding hands. He kept saying that she was his person as if there was real progress.

This time the fight was inevitable, because Xu Sheng Qiang couldn't hold it anymore. He happened to see her talking and laughing with another man. So he struck.

The other party wasn't part of Zhao Family's factory and won't fight back. The guy didn't hold back with Xu Sheng Qiang. Both sides received injuries on their faces.

It went without saying Zhao Family knew. Mother Zhao directly made a dig at Xu Sheng Mei. She simply said those from the countryside couldn't be on the stage. Didn't even understand the word "civilization" and would fight repeatedly. Barbarian!

No need to mention how anxious Xu Sheng Mei was.

Chapter 477: Sudden prospective marriage

Naturally, Xu Sheng Mei scolded Xu Sheng Qiang.

How much brain power did she spend to get her brother over? She wanted him to come here to become slightly successful. This he could bring her glory and let her husband's family know her maternal wasn't without a developed brother.

Who could have known, her brother was so impulsive.

Forget winning glory right now, it really lost her face. What made her angry was that she told him to come over to old Zhou's house to explain that it wasn't his intention to fight. It was the girl's cheating his feelings.

It didn't matter whether she was playing with his feelings. In short, he just had to pour the dirty water away, so it didn't get on himself.

However, her brother didn't even come over!

"Why should I go? They don't care about me. They look down on me. Am I going to get scolded?" Xu Sheng Qiang said angrily.

Xu Sheng Mei was really going to be pissed to death.

Why can't he use his brain? Why Zhao Family did leave them a few degree of face? It was all due to old Zhou Family.

It didn't matter if old Zhou Family looked down on their siblings. Old Zhou family was their only support now!

So they had to go to old Zhou Family to explain. Can't let the other side be disappointed in them, or how will walk their path in the future?

But Xu Sheng Qiang just won't come.

So, Xu Sheng Mei had no choice but to bite the bullet and come alone.

"Where is Qiang Zi?" Mother Zhou, who was waiting in the shop, asked with a black face.

"Qiang Zi was beaten a bit badly. He's still lying on the bed at the moment." Xu Sheng Mei thought of an excuse when he came over: "What Qiang Zi did had really disappointed me. Grandma, I didn't sleep all night because of him last night!"

"Didn't sleep all night? Weren't you delighted about bringing him here? How long had he been here? Got into a fight twice in a row. Don't you know what kind of place the capital city is? It's no wonder your uncle and aunt didn't agree to let him come. Hu Zi and Gang Zi came here for so long. Have they caused trouble?" Mother Zhou exploded.

"Grandma, I know. After the last time, I had told him to study hard and not to make trouble. But you don't know. When it comes to this matter, the girl is the troublemaker." Xu Sheng Mei explained.

"What does her making trouble have to do with Qiang Zi? Why didn't Gang Zi and the others fight? Rotten meat and flies. Can't talk about each other!" Mother Zhou coldly snorted.

"Yes, that's correct. That woman thought Qiang Zi's family is rich, so she pasted herself. But when she found out Qiang Zi is from the countryside, she split up with Qiang Zi. Grandma, you know how difficult it is for us, who come from the countryside to get in the city? They all look down on us." Xu Sheng Mei said with red eyes.

Aunt Ma, who was washing the dishes, didn’t like to hear these words: “What city folks looking down on country folks? Aren’t Wang Yuan and Er Ni doing well? How did it become looking down?”

"Granny Ma, it's different. Our country girls marry in the city. is easier. After all, they don't need to move their household registration to the countryside. But it's not easy for rural youth to marry girls from the city. My brother finally matched with her and treated her wholeheartedly. However, she flipped her face with a head turn. It's no wonder my brother became so impulsive." Xu Sheng Mei explained.

"Your brother is at fault in this matter. Your brother didn’t explain it clearly to her from the beginning. After being honest, then date if they want. Your brother didn’t and the other party found out he got a rural household registration. What's wrong with flipping face? Isn't it because she was cheated by your brother? What? Can't let the other party be displeased?" Aunt Ma didn't hold back.

"That's right. With the way Qiang Zi is, if a girl in the village can fancy him when he goes back then it's not bad. He still dare to come to the capital to find a partner? What does he think he is? Hu Zi and Gang Zi dared not think of finding someone in the capital. Both of them are good!" Mother Zhou threw out.

She felt that this granddaughter was simply high-handed and low-eyed. Even want to come to the capital to find a partner. If the other party knew, would they agree?

Xu Sheng Mei did not expect Aunt Ma to ruin it. She originally used the urban-rural gap to gain sympathy from her grandma. Unexpectedly, Aunt Ma made such a strong intervention. The direction of the matter changed.

"Old Sister, don't say it like that. Hu Zi is a good young man. I don't know if you are interested, old Sister. If you are, I wanted to pair Hu Zi with Shan Shan." Aunt Ma brought up.

Originally, Mother Zhou got a stomach full of fire and her mind couldn't catch up with Aunt Ma's sudden change of direction. Soon, she understood Aunt Ma's thoughts.

"Oh, what do you mean, old Sister?" Mother Zhou's attention was attracted by her.

"Shan Shan ah, my old Sister Xu's granddaughter. She's about the same age as Hu Zi. She's working in the clothing store now. Qing Bai and Teacher Lin both know her. I was wondering if Hu Zi is interested. If he is, then I’ll go to old Xu’s house and mention it.” Aunt Ma grinned, “Old Sister Xu and her daughter-in-law, that is, Shan Shan’s mother, works in the small workshop right now.."

Aunt Ma's words didn't make waves when there was no wind. It started from old Xu's side. Old Madam Xu had spoken to her in private and wanted her to help probe old Zhou's stance.

They can forget about Bei University student like Zhou Kai. Old Madam Xu had self awareness. Still, old Madam Xu had set her eyes on Hu Zi.

This was Zhou Qing Bai's nephew. What's more, he was a decent young man. Though he was tanned, his appearance wasn't bad. Nor was he short. More importantly, he was a hardworking man.

Even though he got a rural household registration, look at what age it was now. It was opening up. Even when one have no household registration here, they can come here to rent a place.

Besides, it won't always like that in the future. If they have that condition, they can also transfer it over to here.

When old Madam Xu asked Aunt Ma about Hu Zi's situation, Aunt Ma said it was pretty good. That's because Aunt Ma came into contact with Hu Zi and the group more than old Madam Xu.

Aunt Ma had mentioned that the only shortcoming was the rural registration. It wasn't really discrimination, but the household registration issue was indeed a big problem. It was the same in every era.

Old Madam Xu doesn't care about this. Now Chen Shan Shan reached the age and there was no suitable match in the surroundings. It went without saying old Madam Xu began considering this aspect.

Aunt Ma found a rare opportunity and conveniently brought it up.

So Mother Zhou's focus went from condemning her grandson to another grandson's marriage.

Xu Sheng Mei also didn't expect this change. Her expression eased, but at the same time she gritted her teeth. Why can't her brother marry a girl from the capital? When it came to matching Hu Zi to a girl from the capital, her grandma was so happy?

Chapter 478: Peach blossom fortune

Of course, Mother Zhou was delighted. This was different from Xu Sheng Qiang, who took the initiative to chase after the other party. This was the other party coming over to mention it.

Although it was Aunt Ma who came to open this mouth, Mother Zhou wasn't muddled-minded. Especially when it came to marriage. Both of them were veterans.

If the woman's side was willing, she will ask an intermediary to test the water and see the man's side's attitude. The intermediary will express that the woman's side didn't know about it and if the man's side was interested, then she will help be the go-between.

But in fact, the woman's side started it. If it fails, neither side will be embarrassed.

So, Mother Zhou was overjoyed.

"Alright, you can go back quickly. Qiang Zi's matter, handle it as you see fit. Anyway, you are quite capable." Mother Zhou sent her granddaughter away first.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't want to stay either. Her grandma's attitude was too hurtful.

As soon as her granddaughter left, Mother Zhou pulled Aunt Ma aside to sit.

Zhou Qing Bai brought over two glasses of water. Although he didn't say anything, he had showed his support.

Mother Zhou had just heard from Aunt Ma that the girl was currently working in Fourth's wife's clothing store. Knowing that her youngest son knew the girl and seeing his current attitude, Mother Zhou would feel assured in her heart.

"Old Sister, I really want to thank you for being willing to help bring up this matter and highly look upon that blunt head, Hu Zi." Mother Zhou gave such a preface.

"I watched all the young ones like Hu Zi since they came here. Old Sister, this grandson of your won't do badly in the future." Aunt Ma was also good talker.

Mother Zhou was naturally happy. Grandson did well. As his grandma, she naturally had face: “Old Sister, you're here to help Qing Bai. So you also know the situation. I can guarantee the rest. No matter whether it is my second daughter or second son-in-law, they aren't a foolish person. My eldest daughter used to be fine. But didn’t know what happened and she became like this. Taught these children to be like this. Just watching them, my heart burns. However my second daughter’s family is different. Otherwise, I wouldn’t dare to be thin faced and talk about this matter. Like Qiang Zi, a country girl can agree to marry him is already his blessings. It's honest truth. Not empty words."

Mother Zhou's message can be said clear. She learned this skills from those who helped matchmake in the past.

But really, Aunt Ma found it comfortable to hear.

"Old Sister, don't worry. I understand." Aunt Ma smilingly responded.

"Everything else can be easily discussed. I promise you that this child, Hu Zi, will definitely dote his wife. You know his salary. He lives at his uncle's house and basically has no where to spend money. This child is filial and sends the money home. But he dates and get married, it will be different. The necessary filial piety will be fulfilled, but the rest will definitely be for their own family." Mother Zhou continued.

It wasn't a surprise that Mother Zhou was willing to help out. If her grandson can marry a girl from the capital, how wonderful it'll be?

What's more, what time were they in? It was opening up now. Especially in the capital. It was popular for young people to get married and then separate off from their family.

So Mother Zhou was conveying that in the future, it's okay to keep the salary by yourself.

After all, to live in this big city, the pressure of survival wasn't small. How can they still send all the money back? Just send some money back and keeping the rest for themselves was normal.

Have to say that after coming to the capital, Mother Zhou's awareness had improved a lot.

In fact, Mother Zhou had always been quite generous in this aspect. Didn't Lin Qing He separated off in the past? She held all the allowances that Zhou Qing Bai sent back.

The only requirement was to raise her three grandchildren well.

Aunt Ma was naturally satisfied with what Mother Zhou said. After all, this was indeed an issue.

"Sister, since you said that, I feel more relieved." Aunt merrily responded.

"I told you all these things clearly to you, so you can help speak for that silly boy, Hu Zi. There is no problem in other matters. But I still need to clearly warn you, old Sister. "Mother Zhou spoke.

"Speak, old Sister." Aunt Ma nodded.

"The only point is that Hu Zi hold a rural household registration. This household registration is a sticky issue." Mother Zhou watched her and said.

Aunt Ma replied: "I know that the household registration is not easy to move. You know my second son, Cheng Min, who is now helping Qing Bai and Teacher Lin as a manager. You don’t know. When he came back, my partner and I took out all the coffin money in order to finally get the household registration."

Mother Zhou commented: "It's good to be able to move it back."

"That's right." Aunt Ma said, "So according to my opinion, it's enough that Hu Zi's character is good. Not about the household registration. In fact, it's only that important, right old Sister?"

Mother Zhou was delighted: "Isn't that the logic?"

"That's how it justified. But we still have to look into it later, right?" Aunt Ma nodded first, and then said: "If they successfully get together, they will probably take root in the capital in the future. You can also see how this side's development. The education here will be better for the next generation. I don't mean to look down, but the countryside really can't compare to the big cities."

"I know what you mean, old Sister. You know how difficult it is to apply for this household registration." Mother Zhou hesitated.

"I knew it's not easy. So, I'm not requesting Hu Zi to get a capital's household registration. I just wanted to say, if there is a chance in the future, is Hu Zi willing to relocate the household registration? If he has this intention, then rest assured, old Sister. I will discuss this marriage for you." Aunt Ma stated.

"If there is a chance, who wouldn't be willing to move over? I'm just worried that there aren't many opportunities." Mother Zhou didn't want to delude people. She only understood how difficult it was to relocate the household registration after she came here.

She knew how much ability it taken Fourth's wife to transfer all of five household registrations.

But because she was clear, Mother Zhou didn't give a definite promise. It was really difficult to complete.

"No problem. If there is a chance, Hu Zi would be happy to transfer it." Zhou Qing Bai over and told Aunt Ma: "I will promise you on this, Aunt Ma."

Aunt Ma smiled: "Qing Bai, since you nodded your head, then there is no problem. I'll go tell your Aunt Xu after I get off work."

Old Zhou Family's enthusiastic attitude made Aunt Ma have face. If she successfully paired the two young people, it's a merit, right?

Hu Zi, who was greeting the guests at the men's shop, didn't know that his peach blossom fortune had arrived.

Chapter 479

Let's talk about Lin Qing He's side.

She was also clueless about the big turning point that had suddenly taken place in at home.

She, Mother Weng, Zhou Xiao Mei, and two half grown lads came to the hot spring to soak. They also ate lunch and dinner here, and then drove back.

It went without saying today was a particularly pleasant day.

"Qing He, bring old Zhou to our house when you're free. I'll treat you a feast." Lin Qing He drove her back. When she got out of the car, Mother Weng merrily said.

"I'm won't be reserved with you when I have time. It's getting late, we'll go back first." Lin Qing He grinned and drove home.

Mother Weng just returned home. Father Weng was watching TV at home as he waited for her. Seeing her looking happy, he said, "Was it fun?"

"It was. You didn't go, so you don't know how good the place is. Oh, the next time Qing He finds me, I will go with her." Mother Weng put the bag down and smilingly answered.

Father Weng remarked, "You and Teacher Lin are now good sisters."

Mother Weng said: "What's wrong with good sisters? Being good sisters is wonderful. It's rare that Teacher Lin is a brisk and neat person like me. Of course, we'll become sisters."

"Then you won't be in-laws?" Father Weng teased.

To be honest, the more they got along with old Zhou Family, the more Father Weng felt that his youngest daughter and Zhou Kai's match will become true. Which was pretty good.

That side was a clear household and clean reputation. The most important factor was that the parents were reasonable. If such a household can become their in-laws, it couldn't be any better.

"You can step aside. Qing He and I have become good sisters. Why can't we become in-laws?" Mother Weng uttered in displeasure.

Father Weng already had that stance. Let alone Mother Weng. She can't wait to marry her youngest daughter over.

How great was such household. There was nothing to be anxious after marrying over.

She wondered how her youngest daughter was doing at the military hospital. She hadn't called back for a long time. Next time she calls back, she has to urge her to find Young Kai to go out to watch a movie or something.

"Is my fish gelatin done stewing?" Mother Weng asked again.

"It's done. It's in the pot." Father Weng said helplessly: "That thing is so fishy, how can you drink it?"

"It's okay. Wasn't it stewed with rock sugar? The sweetness is also good. Would you like to taste it? Quite nourishing." Mother Weng went to scoop some and asked him.

"Not eating." Father Weng refused. He couldn't bear the taste of fish gelatin. Simply can't be described.

Mother Weng drank it by herself. She curled her lips after drinking and remarked, "It's really gelatinous. Especially beauty-nourishing."

"There's not much left at home. Have to buy it." Father Weng said.

Mother Weng told him to buy it for her when he had time. That side gave them a 20% discount. What was eaten now was gifted by Lin Qing He.

This 20% discount was requested by her. Originally, Lin Qing He told her request it when she wanted to eat it. Sounded especially wealthy. However, Mother Weng couldn't make herself to. In the end, she decided on a 20% discount.

Lin Qing He didn't comment and let her be.

Mother Weng felt this fish gelatin was good stuff. She didn't drink much every week. Only twice. Still, she felt that her skin condition was much better.

This was another beauty nourishing method Lin Qing He recommended to her. Mother Weng didn't understand these beauty maintenance. She relied on Lin Qing He's recommendation. Although it was a little troublesome, it was undeniable that it really worked.

As long as it work, a woman will not bother by the trouble no matter how much effort it took.

Father Weng let her continue toss around. After all, it was really useful. His wife's complexion was much more ruddy. She was also much fairer. Quite pleasing tot the eye. So he went along with it.

Let's stop at here with old Weng Family. Lin Qing He took Zhou Xiao Mei to the house first and then drove back to the dumpling shop.

"Had fun?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and asked.

"Yes. Had a good meal and had a good time. I heard that side will start massage. We can go for a massage in the future." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.

Because there were children present, Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything.

"Sister Er Ni, you have to get Brother Wang Yuan to take you there. That side is awesome. You can't not go. You must go there." Zhou Gui Lai encouraged Zhou Er Ni.

Zhou Er Ni curled her lips and smiled: "I'll bring it up if I have a chance."

"Remember to call us when you go. We won't be an eyesore to you guys. When we get there, we will play on our own. You two go and ask for a room to soak slowly." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Zhou Er Ni blushed and wanted to hit him. Zhou Gui Lai giggled as he ran away.

Aunt Ma had already got off work. So Lin Qing He only heard about the matter of Aunt Ma matching Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan from Zhou Qing Bai when they went home at night.

Lin Qing He was shocked: "This is so sudden?"

This was so sudden. Xu Sheng Qiang's fight had only just happened. Him coming over with his sister to apologize wasn't even mentioned yet and she first heard about Aunt Ma matchmaking Hu Zi to Chen Shan Shan? This was so out of the blue.

"It's not. Old Chen Family was probably thinking about it." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"Shan Shan is a good one. But HuZi got a rural household registration. Did old Chen Family propose any conditions?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Qing Bai briefly went over Mother Zhou's words.

Lin Qing He smiled. Her mother-in-law wasn't at all vague on this matter. She was quite thorough.

But really, it was stated quite well.

As for the household registration issue, her Qing Bai had promised to relocate it when there is a chance.

It wasn't a bad check. If there is a chance, it will be beneficial to move it over. It will be good for future generations.

So it's okay for her Qing Bai to promise this.

After all, it's not easy to find a good capital's girl that mind the household registration. If one encounter, then one got to grasp it right?

"Have you told Hu Zi?" Lin Qing He asked.

Chen Shan Shan's side didn't need her to check. Aunt Ma would open her mouth because it must have been mentioned by old Chen family. Otherwise Aunt Ma wouldn't do such a thankless work.

"En," Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Lin Qing He understood from his reaction that Hu Zi must be happy. Actually, Chen Shan Shan was a little older than Hu Zi but not by a lot. These weren't relevant. Mainly because Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan knew each other.

Chen Shan Shan didn't counted as pretty. However, one can't link ugly to her. She was also a girl from the capital. Now old Chen Family displayed their stance, how can Hu Zi not be willing.

"If you want a massage, you don't need to find someone else. I'll do it." Zhou Qing Bai said suddenly.

Lin Qing He almost couldn't catch up with his thoughts. After a moment of being stunned, her mind recollected itself. He was talking about going to the hot spring for a massage.

"There will be female servers." Lin Qing He pointed out.

"Still not allowed to massage. I'll do it." Zhou Qing Bai maintained.

It was no problem for him to do it. It was just as he continue to massage, the mood will easily change.

Chapter 480: Misunderstanding

Hu Zi slightly couldn't sleep that night.

Because for this young man, the impact of today's matter wasn't small. Wasn't the spotlight on Qiang Zi's case?

How did it turn to him out of nowhere?

Of course he wasn't unhappy. On the contrary, he was delighted. Although he was feeling a bit shy about getting matched, he was quite familiar with Chen Shan Shan.

It was just that he never considered it before and interacted as friends. He didn't dare think about marrying the other party someone. After all, he was a country boy with a rural household registration. So better not make a fool of oneself.

So he didn't think about it from beginning to end.

But he didn't expect his uncle to privately talk about this matter to him tonight. He endured his excitement and went to find and ask his grandma.

His grandma also gave a very clear confirmation.

And because of this, Hu Zi couldn't sleep now. To put it simply, happiness came too suddenly and slightly couldn't handle it.

"Brother, what are you doing? Still not sleeping? What time is it?" Just when Gang Zi went to the bathroom and noticed he wasn't asleep yet.

The two brothers were camping on the floor in the living room. There was a fan blowing, making it comfortable.

As for Zhou Gui Lai and Zhou Xuan, they slept in the room. They were also laying on the floor in the room. They didn't want to go up on the bed as it wasn't as cool as the ground.

Hu Zi said: "It's nothing. Go to sleep."

Gang Zi and the others didn't even know about this. So he left him be after hearing this.

Hu Zi got up early the next day. He went to the old Chen Family's side and wandered around. Chen Shan Shan got up very early. Although she had work, she also did chores at home.

She got up early in the morning to cook. When she came out to pour water, she saw Hu Zi.

It was unknown what she was thinking and her face blushed. Still, Chen Shan Shan glanced at Hu Zi and walked over: "Why did you come over?"

"I just... just came out and walk around." Hu Zi stammered.

Chen Shan Shan was originally nervous and feeling shy but when she saw that he was more embarrassed than herself, she felt more relieved. She glanced at him and said, "Do you know about adults pairing us."

"En, my uncle told me." Although Hu Zi's face was blushing, he still knew that it wasn't easy to get a good girl from the capital to become his wife. So at this time, he looked at Chen Shan Shan eagerly. .

"Then what's with your attitude?" Chen Shan Shan flushed at his straightforwardness and turn her face away.

"I don't have much abilities, but if you are willing to marry and become my wife, I will definitely dote you for the rest of my life. I'm not registered in the capital, but my uncle said that as long as I work hard, I can transfer the household registration to the capital once I save the money in the future. Shan Shan, if you are willing to marry me, I...I, Huang Hu, will be good to you for a lifetime and will work hard to let you live a good life!" Hu Zi vowed with a red face.

These words thought out by him last night when he couldn't sleep all night. It wasn't said just to coax the young girl. He really thought so, so naturally he stated this.

Chen Shan Shan was completely red, peeked at him, and said, "Idiot."

When she about to respond, Hu Zi became too anxious and said, "Shan Shan, are you willing to be my girlfriend?"

"Not willing." Chen Shan Shan gave him an angry expression and blushingly ran back.

Hu Zi was struck by lightning. When he returned, he looked dispirited.

However, he still brought buns and fried dough sticks from his uncle (Da Lin) and brought it back to his aunt as her breakfast.

Lin Qing He got up early because there were more classes today. Seeing that he came back, she avoided Zhou Gui Lai and the other who were brushing their teeth outside and asked in a low voice, "Although I heard your uncle mentioned it, Aunt still has to ask. What is your attitude towards Shan Shan?"

Hu Zi wanted to cry: "Aunt, naturally I'm delighted. But Shan Shan isn't. Don't blame her though. It's normal that she won't."

After all, he was a country boy and had nothing. It was normal for a girl to be unwilling to match with him.

Still, Hu Zi was very sad. After last night of psychological preparation, he basically treated Chen Shan Shan as his girlfriend.

Unexpectedly, Chen Shan Shan wasn't willing.

"Huh?" Lin Qing He was shocked, Chen Shan Shan wasn't? How could this be possible? If she wasn't happy to, why would Aunt Ma bring it up?

"I just went over that and encountered Shan Shan. She said she wasn't willing." Hu Zi said sadly.

Lin Qing He was really taken aback, Chen Shan Shan wasn't willing?

Lin Qing He sought Aunt Ma before she had breakfast. Aunt Ma smilingly beckoned, "Teacher Lin, come. Let's eat together."

Her family was in the middle of their meal.

"Aunt Ma, let's step out a bit and discuss something." Lin Qing He said. This matter must be said carefully, otherwise it would be embarrassing.

Aunt Ma came out.

"Auntie, it's about pairing Hu Zi and Shan Shan. Did old Chen family agree to it?" Lin Qing He went straight to the point.

"Agree. They're not in a rush and want to let the young ones date by themselves. Just like Wang Yuan and Er Ni. When the time is about right, they can discuss marriage. They're both still young." Aunt Ma jollily responded.

"Agree?" Lin Qing He was perplexed: "Just now, Hu Zi went over to met Shan Shan and Shan Shan said she wasn't willing."

"Huh?" Aunt Ma got a fright: " There's such matter? How could this be possible? Old Chen family asked me to reveal the foundation first."

She only brought it up because old Madam Xu's request. Now old Chen Family's Chen Shan Shan wasn't happy to date him?

What was this called?

"No, this can't do. I have to ask clearly. They can't do this!" Aunt Ma can't eat anymore. Wasn't this putting people on the spot.

She went to find old Madam Xu. Once old Madam Xu heard of it, she asked her granddaughter.

Chen Shan Shan was taken aback. When did she say she was unwilling? Then she remembered and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Hu Zi, that idiot. Can't he tell that she was joking.

"Hu Zi, that idiot." Chen Shan Shan blushed and replied to old Madam Xu.

"Oh, it turned out to be a misunderstanding. Gave me a scare." Aunt Ma took in her reaction and how could she not understand. The girl was being shy and deliberately said she wasn't. Hu Zi didn't think so much and thought she was really unwilling.

"Hu Zi is a honest lad. He thought you didn't like him and didn't eat breakfast. I saw he was like he lost his soul." Aunt Ma amusedly said.

"It's better to let him eat something. Such a big guy, not eating won't do." Chen Shan Shan said.

"Heart aching for him already?" Aunt Ma joked: "Alright, I tell Hu Zi to have a good meal when I go back."

Chapter 481: Sneaking around

When Aunt Ma came back to explain, Hu Zi was stunned: "I misunderstood. Shan Shan is willing?"

"You baka! You cause such a big joke. It had scared me." Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll. If Chen Shan Shan wasn't willing, how awkward it would be?

It made it seem that old Zhou family's side was taking advantage of their power to bully another. Both side would find it hard to interact then.

"I was given a scare too." Aunt Ma laughed. She went to old Chen's house without having breakfast. "But Hu Zi can't be blamed. A lad like him had never dated before, how can he understand these?"

Naturally, the girl was feelign shy. Since, she was willing to talk to him, she must be happy to. It was just she was embarrassed to say on the surface. So she deliberately said she wasn't. And the silly boy took it to his heart and almost cried.

Aunt Ma wanted to laugh. Lin Qing He amusedly spoke: "Auntie, go back to eat. This kid is a fool. Now I'm worried that Shan Shan is dating him, she'll find his shortcoming and will not want him?"

"Can't really be certain it won't happen." Aunt Ma teased.

Hu Zi became anxious and rushed to say: "I'm not a fool. I just didn't realize that she was joking with me."

Lin Qing He and Aunt Ma looked at each other. They were greatly amused and went on their own. Not bothering with him at all.

Hu Zi quickly ate breakfast and headed to the menswear's shop to help sort the clothes and the likes. The business in the morning was so-so, especially at this time. After nine o'clock, the business will slowly climb up.

So Hu Zi came to the women's clothing store to find Chen Shan Shan.

Chen Shan Shan turned red when she saw him coming and handed the shop to the female clerk before coming out.

"Shan Shan, you, you...me, me..." Hu Zi stammered. His face was also tanned and red. Clearly feeling embarrassed.

"What's up?" Chen Shan Shan looked at him with a smile in her eyes. This baka.

"Nothing, I just...I just want to come and see you." Hu Zi replied.

Chen Shan Shan turned her face away: "What's there to see."

"Good-looking, especially good to look." Hu Zi said.

Now it was Chen Shan Shan's turn to blush. "If there is nothing else, please go back to the shop as soon as possible."

Hu Zi said: "Then I will come over when I am free."

Chen Shan Shan gave an ‘En'.

Like this, the two started dating with the adults' approval. Dating with the aim of marriage.

Truly these two people... They were very good at keeping it confidential. Even Gang Zi didn't even know about it.

However, in the end Gang Zi sensed something strange as he slept with his brother. Had his brother gotten sick recently? He would occasionally laugh out in the middle of the night when dreaming. Especially creepy.

Gang Zi had a close knit relationship with Zhou Gui Lai, so he complained to Zhou Gui Lai: "Is my brother possess by something unclean? Don't know if he should go to the hospital or not!"

"What's wrong?" Zhou Gui Lai was looking through the photos he had just washed out. There were quite a few dozens of them. He now had four albums in total. All of them were very large and filled with the photos.

"Putting aside before. He would sleep talk in the middle of the night. I didn't hear what was said. What's more, he would laugh. The laughter was particularly creepy." Gang Zi told.

Zhou Gui Lai was surprised and raised his face to look at him: "Brother Hu Zi has this habit? He didn't have it when we slept in the same room before."

"He didn't before. Only got this bad habit recently. Last night, I was got a fright when he hugged me. Like really tightly!" Gang Zi said.

Zhou Gui Lai was stunned: "What's the situation? Why can't I understand?"

"I don't understand either. Otherwise, why should I say if he is sick and should he be sent to the hospital for a check up?" Gang Zi replied.

Zhou Gui Lai rubbed his chin, pondered for a moment, "Why do I feel Hu Zi is in heat?"

"In heat?" Gang Zi didn't understand.

"In short, he want to marry a wife." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Gang Zi instantly got a disgusted shiver. It can't be that his brother was dreaming of marrying a wife in his dream last night and treated him as his wife!

Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "But really, it sounds a lot like this. Isn't this a teen in heat? It's not a big deal. I should get my mom see if there are any one suitable in the surrounding. If there are, introduce her to him and prevent him from only finding a wife in his dream. That sounds pitiful."

"Pitiful my butt. I don't want to sleep with him. I will bunk with you tonight." Gang Zi said.

"Then sleep on the bed by yourself. it's too hot." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

Though the two boys spoke like this, they didn't keep it at heart. One day Zhou Gui Lai came to the beverage shop. He planned to bring some ice cream and popsicles home and put them in the refrigerator. They didn't have any at home.

Then his sharp eyes noticed something. He found Hu Zi acting sneaky and entered the cinema.

Zhou Gui Lai went into contemplation. It was just watching a movie. Was there a need to act like a thief? What's more, it was off-duty hours. Would any one say something if he wanted to watch a movie?

But after a while, Zhou Gui Lai saw another familiar figure. Wasn't this Chen Shan Shan?

Unlike Hu Zi's guilty appearance, Chen Shan Shan appeared quite natural. No one would find it suspicious.

If it were another, then maybe they won't think too much. But Zhou Gui Lai was different. Just the day before, he heard Gang Zi's complaint about his brother's unhealthy dream. Due to this, Gang Zi went to sleep in the bed in the room.

So Zhou Gui Lai paused for a while. Then a shocking secret emerged in his head. These two, it can't be that they have some adulterous affair, right?

Without any hesitation, he immediately followed. Sure enough, he saw the two of them together. They were queuing to buy tickets. They were still talking and laughing. Looking at the two of them, it was obviously their relationship wasn't simple!

Zhou Gui Lai was full of admiration. He really didn't notice. Hu Zi appeared so silly, but actually he hid so deep. He actually asked Sister Shan Shan out to the movie. It was unknown how long this relationship had been developing!

Zhou Gui Lai was afraid that his parents would hit the mandarin ducks if they knew it. So he didn't dare to tell his parents. He went to the menswear's clothing store to find Gang Zi.

However, Gang Zi had already went to night school. His aunt was closely checking his homework. He can't be not serious.

Zhou Gui Lai specially rode the bicycle to the night school to find Gang Zi. He couldn't help it, he was too excited.

"Huh? My brother is dating Sister Shan Shan?" Gang Zi was stunned.

"Can it be fake? I saw it with my own eyes. Hu Zi sneakily went to the cinema first. Sister Shan Shan went in afterward. The two of them lined up to buy movie tickets together. There's talk and laughter. I saw it with my own eyes! "Zhou Gui Lai said.

Chapter 482: Pure heart

"My, my. Elder Brother is the toad eating swan meat?" After hearing about Zhou Gui Lai's witness statement, Gang Zi was stunned.

"What's with your words? Hu Zi isn't bad. How come he become a toad? Besides, that's your biological brother." Zhou Gui Lai uttered in displeasure.

Chen Shan Shan wasn't bad. Everyone was familiar with each other after all. Still, Hu Zi wasn't inferior either.

There was nothing wrong with being practical and willing to work. He was direct and open.

"My brother has a rural household registration. While Sister Shan Shan got a capital's household registration. How can she possibly date my brother? Is this...Is this a misunderstanding?" Gang Zi couldn't help but doubt.

"I don't think it's a misunderstanding. As long as one is a discerning person, they can tell they are dating at a glance." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

"How can this do? It won't work out. If the elders doesn't agree, both of them will be hurt." Gang Zi said with a frown.

"My mom and my dad probably won't disapprove." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"If my brother could marry a girl from the capital city, my uncle and aunt would certainly not disagree. I'm worried about old Chen family's side. You know my family's situation. I'm afraid they will look down on my family. What if they don't agree. Do?" Gang Zi expressed.

The gossiping mindset of these two brothers at the beginning instantly became worried about the future of Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan.

"In fact, this is easy to handle. Let's go tell my parents and get them to help." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

His first reaction was worried that his parents would beat the mandarin ducks. Once his mind came around, he felt that his parents would definitely support it.

As long as Hu Zi didn't take the initiative to make Sister Shan Shan's belly bigger, then everything can be easily discussed. His parents, especially his mother, were the kind who was against unmarried pregnancy.

Therefore, they must confess this matter first. Only with the support of the adults will there be a future in the open, right? Look at Hu Zi's behavior just now. It was almost like a thief. Extremely pitiful.

Gang Zi said: "I'll go back and continue to listen to the class. You go and talk to Uncle and Aunt." With that, he ran away.

Zhou Gui Lai scolded: "You want me go alone?"

"Anyway, you found out about it, you can tell by yourself." Gang Zi responded.

Zhou Gui Lai could only return on his bike. Lin Qing He had just finished her class preparation and had cucumber mask on. Zhou Qing Bai was watching TV. This version of the Legend of the Condor Heroes was very interesting to watch.

"Why did you come back now? One episode had finished broadcasting." Lin Qing He saw Third some back and said.

"Mom, you're doing skincare. I have never seen a person who is better at maintenance than my mom. Still looking young, When going out with you, I'll have face. Strangers would think you're my sister. Going out with my dad, they'll think you are his daughter." Zhou Gui Lai laughed.

Zhou Qing Bai swept a glance at him. Lin Qing He amusedly scolded: "Stop the flattery. Why did you do wrong? Weren't you getting ice cream? Why did you come back empty-handed?"

"Second brother, you go get it. I'll discuss something with Mom and Dad." Zhou Gui Lai turned to his second brother.

Zhou Xuan took the bicycle key and said, "Where did you just go?"

"Nowhere. Quickly go." Zhou Gui Lai waved his hand.

When he left, Zhou Gui Lai became serious and looked at his parents: "Dad, Mom, I have a very important thing to tell you!"

"What? Did you find your biological parents?" Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows. As for Zhou Qing Bai, he ignored Third and watched his TV.

"I'm not joking. Mom and Dad, I discovered a big secret." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

"The secret that you're not our biological son?" Lin Qing He continued.

Zhou Qing Bai said, "Throw him away."

Zhou Gui Lai suddenly felt that his parents' hearts were really big. So he decided to scare them: "Dad, Mom, I saw Hu Zi dating with soemone!"

Even with such a big news, his parents still kept watching TV. They talked about the plot and the actors' acting skills as they watched the TV.

"Parents, did you hear? Brother Hu Zi is dating ah! He went to the movies with his girlfriend. I saw it!" Zhou Gui Lai spoke.

"Your Brother Hu Zi isn't small. It's okay to date. What's the fuss?" Lin Qing He glanced at him.

"Mom, I'm really serious. Hu Zi and Sister Shan Shan both went to the movies together. They were like thief!" Zhou Gui Lai stopped the suspense and let it all out at once.

Afterward, his parents still didn't find it strange. Not curious at all, as if they weren't interested.

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Zhou Gui Lai was stunned. Then in realization, he looked at his parents and uttered, "Dad, Mom, you know already, right?"

"Hu Zi and Shan Shan's matter?" Lin Qing He reluctantly reacted to him.

"Yes." Zhou Gui Lai confirmed in a daze.

"Your granny Ma connected their string. They started going out a week ago. What's the big deal? You didn't pay attention to it. Hadn't Shan Shan come over to eat more often? Only found out now? How bad is your observation?" Lin Qing He responded.

"I didn't hear about it from Second Brother and the others!" Zhou Gui Lai said. He thought Chen Shan Shan came over to eat with Zhou Er Ni, so he didn't even think about it!

"Your second brother probably doesn't know. But your sister Er Ni probably know." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

"Then you didn't mention anything!" Zhou Gui Lai said in dissatisfaction.

"Off to one side. Don't disturb your dad watching TV with me. Your observation skills is bad and still blame others." Lin Qing He dismissed.

"No, Mom. How can this matter work out? Brother Hu Zi has a rural household registration. Can old Chen Family agree?" Zhou Gui Lai spoke.

"Agree. Got both families' elders' approval. The two of them are dating. Otherwise why do you think your brother Hu Zi has the courage to ask Shan Shan out to the movie." Lin Qing He said. It was her who told Hu Zi to talk Chen Shan Shan to the movies more.

"Since the elders know, why does Hu Zi look like a thief? Acting so sneaky. I thought you didn't know it." Zhou Gui Lai said. At the end of the day, it was he who didn't know.

"Probably feeling shy. After all, Hu Zi got a pure heart." Lin Qing He answered.

Zhou Xuan came back with ice cream. He was a little surprised when he heard his brother mentioned it. But it wasn't unexpected: "If the two of them can make it, then it would be pretty good."

"When will they get married?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"It only reached this stage. The two of them are still young. Dating two years is fine. No rush." Lin Qing He stated.

"My sister Er Ni is still young. Isn't she going to get married next year?" Zhou Gui Lai pointed out.

"How can it be the same? What's the age difference between her and Wang Yuan?" Lin Qing He said. In fact, if Wang Yuan wasn't anxious, she personally wouldn't mind letting Er Ni date Wang Yuan for a longer time. But Wang Yuan was indeed not young.

What's more, Er Ni was persuaded by him and was willing to marry. There was nothing to say.

Chapter 483: Social interaction

When Hu Zi came back, it went without saying he received interrogation from Zhou Gui Lai, Gang Zi and the others.

Hu Zi shyly confessed.

Basically, all of old Zhou Family knew about Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan being in a relationship.

Mother Zhou was paid close attention to this matter.

What's more, she was someone good at handling relationship. So, when Gang Zi went to see her, she told Gang Zi to bring a basket of eggs to old Chen's house.

"Mother, just let Hu Zi date the girl. Don't intervene so much. Keep your own eggs for yourself to eat." Zhou Xiao Mei said helplessly.

"How can this do? Their family can set their eyes on Hu Zi is Hu Zi's blessing. We have to help Hu Zi. How can we do nothing?" Mother Zhou responded.

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "You made it sounds like Hu Zi is worthless. Hu Zi is great young man and is being nurtured by Fourth Sister-in-law. He won't be badly off in the future. Old Chen family probably thought of this. So you don't need to do this. Don't make old Chen family feel embarrassed."

Zhou Xiao Mei wasn't reluctant to part with those eggs. What age was it now? The conditions at home were better. A basket of eggs was really nothing. It was just that her mother's attitude hadn't been caught on.

It was as if the family was buttering up to old Chen Family. Was there any necessity for this? If they were to be in-laws in the future, they don't need to be so polite. How it was before is how it'll be be in the future was enough.

"Alright. Send less in the future. Come to think of it, this kid, Hu Zi is blessed." Mother Zhou jollily said.

With such a big problem like household registration, Mother Zhou really didn't dare to expect her grandson to find a girl in the capital. Otherwise, she wouldn't instantly disapprove when hearing Xu Sheng Qiang wanting to marry a girl in the capital.

But she didn't expect that the unthinkable happened. A family set their eyes on this grandson, Hu Zi. Even with the household registration issue, they would be willing to marry their daughter to him. This really made Mother Zhou overjoyed when she thought about it.

"It's not that Hu Zi is blessed. But rather, Hu Zi followed the right person. He came here and got trained by Fourth Sister-in-law. That's why the other party can look upon him." Zhou Xiao Mei knew it inside out.

"I know. It's all your fourth sister-in-law's credit." Mother Zhou smiled.

"Credit or not, Fourth Sister-in-law has never mention it. As long as they aren't like Sheng Mei siblings, it was fine and can give everything. If one is even a little bad, she can remember it." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"On this point, what is there to debate?" Mother Zhou responded.

"With Sheng Mei's temperament, she must be dissatisfied in her heart. Hu Zi can date a capital's girl and marry her, while Qiang Zi can't. How can she not have any opinion in her heart." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.

"Qiang Zi is stupid. How can he compare with Hu Zi? Hu Zi can marry. No need to be afraid of not being able to support the other. With Qiang Zi's lazy ways, who would be willing to be with him?" Mother Zhou uttered in displeasure.

She was still angry. Even until now, Xu Sheng Qiang hadn't come here to apologize to his uncle.

He finally got sent to study after much difficulty. Now he had to quit.

"In short, I don't want to care about them. Mother, just intervene in their matter as little as possible. Really won't settle." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Mother Zhou asked in a low voice, "What's the situation in your uncle-in-law's house. Would Da Lin introduce them over?"

"En, but Uncle and Aunt don't plan to come. They said they're old. While his eldest cousin and his wife have that plan." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"I remember you saying your cousin sister-in-law isn't that great, no?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Certainly not that great. I'm planning to get them to live further away in the future and ask Da Lin to find a place farther away. Won't in the same area," Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Su Da Lin's eldest cousin was a nice guy. A very peaceful person and had a good relationship with Su Da Lin. While his sister-in-law was terrible.

When she was in the county, that cousin sister-in-law disliked her as she was from the countryside. Basically, didn't speak to her much.

Also her aunt-in-law was willing to help her with the children. At that time, she was working, right? She can't always leave the children at her maternal home.

Her aunt didn't any objection, but this cousin sister-in-law had a lot.

In fact, Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't be bothered to greet them if it weren't for looking upon Su Da Lin's Uncle and Aunt's face. That was how it was between relatives. Some favors really needed to be paid back.

Her Da Lin was an orphan when he was very young. And he stuttered. If it weren't for his uncle and aunt's care, he would really be bullied to death.

Although Su Da Lin received bullying when he was a child, he grew up safely. Whether it was his house or his salary, his uncle and aunt didn't covet it.

Even Zhou Xiao Mei would respect this kind of uncle and aunt after marrying over.

So even when the relationship with that cousin was bad, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't say anything.

"When will they come?" Mother Zhou asked.

"I don't know. I guess it won't be this year. They have to learn how to make buns with my aunt. Maybe next year." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

Her family Da Lin's art of making buns was learnt from his aunt. Then adding his own innovations, it became a technique to support the family.

So, Zhou Xiao Mei really had no reason to give Da Lin's uncle face. The couple had never mistreat her Da Lin.

Mother Zhou said, "Let Da Lin help find a place. Live somewhere far away. The shop too. At that time, don't let it be in the same area."

"Our street is completely occupied. If they want, they have to find one elsewhere." Mother Zhou continued.

"Da Lin knows these." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"What if they ask to borrow money? What'll you do" Mother Zhou whispered again.

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "More or less, we have to lend some. But, we can't lend much. We don't even have money to buy a house for ourselves."

At present, her family had some savings. The bun shop's business was doing well and her family Da Lin was also working hard. In the morning, he would ride the tricycle out to sell a lot of buns. Their income had increased a lot.

But the distance to purchasing a home... They still have to save. Save for two or three years. After all, it wasn't cheap.

Mother Zhou didn't comment to that and said: "The day after tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Got to buy some moon cakes back to eat."

"Okay." Zhou Xiao Mei agreed.

"Prepare a share for Hu Zi. Let him take with him and drop by old Chen's house." Mother Zhou continued.

"Alright. As his aunt, I got give some support." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't have any objection. It was the holiday. So let Hu Zi bring a gift and visit at the girl's house. This was how it should be.

The Mid-Autumn Festival arrived in a flash.

This year's Mid-Autumn Festival was more than half a month delayed than in previous years. So that it was almost October. It was only the 15th of August according to the lunar calendar.

Lin Qing He's side originally prepared a share for Hu Zi. However, Zhou Xiao Mei gave a share. So she gave it to Aunt Ma and told Aunt Ma no need to buy it.

It was just enjoying the Mid-Autumn Festival. Xu Sheng Mei had to pull Xu Sheng Qiang over. Lin Qing He held deep admiration.

If Xu Sheng Mei's heart was righteous, with the thickness of her face, she will definitely have a career in the future.

Chapter 484: Go hawking

Regarding thickness of face, none of the nephew or niece can compare with Xu Sheng Mei. There was no need to compare though.

Have a good mentality was enough. As long as one have the opportunity, they will climb up despite the difficulties. If one have a bad mentality, even if they win everything by sly means, it will not last long. Sooner or later, it will be taken away by others.

Xu Sheng Mei pulled reluctant Xu Sheng Qiang and sat around for half an hour before dragging Xu Sheng Qiang to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side.

Once he was out the door, Xu Sheng Qiang expressed his dissatisfaction: "They don't welcome the two of us anymore. Why are you try to stick over like this?"

Xu Sheng Mei paid no heed and replied, "If you were more capable, do you think I want to look upon other people's faces?"

"What kind of household is Zhao Family? They're much richer and more powerful than this side. You are Zhao Family's daughter-in-law and still have to come to take in their attitude?" Xu Sheng Qiang uttered in displeasure.

Xu Sheng Mei was anxious. Zhao Family was indeed a big household. But no matter how high Zhao family stood, that was Zhao Family's business. Zhao Family looked down on her even until now.

That was to say, the clothing store that she and Zhang Mei Lian jointly opened had distributed dividends recently. Each of them was divided more than two hundred yuan. If not, she wouldn't feel confident.

"Don't be impulsive and arrogant with handling matter. Our family only have us two siblings here. Sister hope for your success." Xu Sheng Mei said.

Xu Sheng Qiang was extremely annoyed: "I just fought twice? Why do they look down on me so much!"

"Don't think about it anymore. Fighting already put you in the wrong. Grandpa and grandma are very angry. In a while, you have to speak well, understand?" Xu Sheng Mei instructed.

Xu Sheng Mei's attitude towards fighting was clear. Here wasn't the countryside. If anything happened, talk it out. When one can't, invite the police to mediate. Initiating a fight by yourself? What was the difference between a hooligan? The capital city's folk look down upon it.

Xu Sheng Qiang retorted: "When I haven't spoken nicely. Grandpa and Grandma lectured me every time they see me. I want to properly converse with them but when have they talked to me nicely!"

Xu Sheng Mei didn't answer. She knew that her grandparents were partial. Like last time. Her grandma devalued her brother to be worthless. Hearing that her brother wanted to date a girl from the capital, she treated it like a big joke. Kind of indicating a toad eating swan meat.

But when her grandma heard that someone was introducing someone to Hu Zi, she was no longer in the mood to take care of her brother's affairs. She simply looked ecstatic.

But even so, so what? Who knows who will live better than the other in the future!

When they reached Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side, they saw Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni were present.

Xu Sheng Mei felt this trip wasn't in vain. She didn't talk to Wang Yuan directly cultivate friendships. Instead, she cordially chattered about small talks with Zhou Er Ni.

Zhou Er Ni's relationship with her was much weaker. Their path split after difference in opinion. Since they weren't on the same path, so don't force themselves.

That's why Zhou Er Ni's attitude didn't display much eagerness. Just entertain her was enough.

Xu Sheng Mei's face was getting thicker now. She was the definition of a copper wall and iron wall. No matter what Mother Zhou said, she responded with a smile.

Xu Sheng Qiang didn't have her mentality. His face was flushed. He wanted to get up and leave.

After finally escaping from his grandparent's place, he went to sit with old Madam Hu. Only then the siblings went home.

Xu Sheng Qiang's face was jet-black.

"What's with this expression?" Xu Sheng Mei's face showed exhaustion. Looking at her brother acting like this, she was also angry.

Really disappointing. It had been so long. She had been teaching him for so long and he still can't deal with it politely. Just a few words from her grandma, he already to wanted to spring up. What big matters could he achieve?

"No wonder Brother-in-law doesn't want to come. Who would be willing to come back and forth to be lectured!" Xu Sheng Qiang muttered.

"Your brother-in-law is unwilling to come because your brother-in-law's family got capability. That's why he can not come. Does our family have that capability?" Xu Sheng Mei solemnly said: "The new house in our family got now was build with the money I sent back. What can you take take out to be arrogant about?"

Because she was exhausted from all the interaction, her temper was naturally not good. She ignited Xu Sheng Qiang's temper at once: "You are Xu Family's daughter. You got capability and don't want to pull your maternal family up? Want to be selfish and think about yourself? Your maternal family raises you so big and you married well. It's only right for you to care for your maternal family and promote your maternal siblings!

Xu Sheng Mei gritted her teeth, "Haven't I done enough for maternal family?"

In order to get her brother over, she was ruthless and deliberately miscarried her own child. By counting on scheming Zhao Family, she succeeded in bringing her brother to this side!

"It's just sending some money back. What's so great? I can send it back once I make money!" Xu Sheng Qiang coldly snorted.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't want to talk about this with him and said, "You got to work hard and don't cause trouble. Zhao Family's factory is laying off workers recently. Don't let people catch your shortcoming, understand? Otherwise, I can't save you."

Xu Sheng Qiang felt a little guilty Because his work had been so-so, the supervisor found him an eyesore.

Xu Sheng Qiang understood how important a job was to him. So he worked hard in his job since then. However, their impression of him was really bad. Xu Sheng Qiang was instantly included in the list of layoffs.

After Xu Sheng Qiang knew about it, he was so angry that he approached the supervisor to question him. It was unknown what he said. The supervisor was punched by Xu Sheng Qiang. He didn't dare to do more than a punch.

This punch was enough to lose the job. Originally, Father Zhao was still hesitating. After all, even if he give the face to the monk , he got to look upon the Buddha's face. Old Zhou Family had the capability.

Father Zhao heard from Xu Sheng Mei that Zhou Er latched on a young big boss like Wang Yuan. His factory had about 500 employees. Although Father Zhao didn't have to butter up others, he still accumulated some degree of intention of networking

But after this incident, Mother Zhao directly came over. Father Zhao frowned. The original hesitation was gone.

If it wasn't for old Zhou's side, he would have long already dismissed this daughter-in-law's immature maternal brother. Now he beat people like this every so often. What was else could there be said.

Xu Sheng Mei's plea was useless. In the end, she came to look for her brother in the rented room.

"You don't need to scold me. I already hit. I don't regret it. Besides, didn't you open a clothing store by yourself? I'll go over and work in your clothing store. I don't need to look at anybody's face!" Xu Sheng Qiang had enough of the treatment in Zhao Family's factory. He was isolated by the whole factory. No one paid any attention to him. Now that he had been driven out, then so be it!

Xu Sheng Mei gritted her teeth and said: "My clothing store is not short of people. If you want to stay in the capital, you can go hawking by yourself!"

Chapter 485: Monthly income over a thousand

It took her so much effort to bring him to the capital and got Zhao Family give a valuable job. Now he lost it himself. How can she not be mad?

With this habit of beating people at every turn, how could she possibly let her brother to go to the clothing store and watch the shop. If he hit someone, then can she still do business?

If the reputation was bad, then don't think about doing business.

What's more, the clothing store was her only source of income. The business was very good. She can receive 200 yuan a month.

"Sister, are you going to chase me out now?" Xu Sheng Qiang was infuriated when he heard that she was unwilling to let him go to the clothing store.

"Zhang Mei Lian is watching the clothing store. I would go there from time to time. Certainly, no shortage of people. If you want to stay in the capital. You can go out and set up a stall by yourself. I think the stall is quite profitable. After the deducting the cost of the goods from our clothing store, the rest of the money will be given to you." Xu Sheng Mei stated.

She really didn't want her brother to go to her own clothing store. This was her last confidence now. She got income every month, which gave her a feeling of security.

Xu Sheng Qiang was dissatisfied: "You want me to go out to set up a street stall? How much money can those hawkers make!"

Hawking wasn't respectable at all. Worst than being a self-employed person.

"I don't know how much money it make. However, the clothes business in my shop is excellent. It can make a lot of money in a month. One piece's profit is a yuan. You don't have to sell a lot. As long as you can sell two or three piece, it'll be a lot more money than going to work." Xu Sheng Mei persuaded.

Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't willing: "If it is so profitable, why don't you set up a stall by yourself?"

Xu Sheng Mei also found it embarrassing: "Don't I have a shop? I also have to help Zhao Family with chores. Do you think I'm so idle? When you have the capability, you should go and open a shop yourself. Then there is no need to set up a stall."

Xu Sheng Qiang was extremely unwilling. But no matter how unwilling he was, it can't be helped. Without the job at Zhao family's, what to do if he can't find something to do?

So he went over to the clothing store.

"This is your brother? He's very handsome." Zhang Mei Lian, who was dressed in a particularly trendy fashion and was born quite pretty, greeted with a smile.

Xu Sheng Qiang froze when he saw her and immediately asked, "Sister, who is this?"

"Zhang Mei Lian, my partner." Xu Sheng Mei introduced.

"Alright. I will come here to get the goods for hawking in the future!" Xu Shen Qiang stated.

Pleased, Xu Sheng Mei nodded. As long as he worked hard, he wouldn't do badly.

As for her uncle who looked down on them, she would let them see when the time came. They would be able to flourish in this capital city without relying on others!

As the old saying goes, month is afraid of the fifteenth, the year afraid of autumn. Once the Mid-Autumn Festival was over, the weather became a bit cold.

Lin Qing He recently ordered a new batch of autumn clothes. There were puffer jacket after this batch of autumn clothes.

This so-called puffer jacket was a down and feather jacket. Not the same as the down and feather jackets of later generations. At this time, because of some technical shortcomings, the down and feather jackets were bloated and looked very bulky. So many people gave it a visual name puffer jacket.

Puffer jacket were very popular. Lin Qing He liked to wear them. As for the bloat, it was a little bloated. But it was especially warm. It was necessary to prepare for this winter.

"The days are getting better and better now." Lin Qing He had nothing to do. She laid on the bed in relaxation and said to her Qing Bai who was calculating the dumpling shop's account at home.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and said: "Tomorrow is a day off, go to the hot springs?"

"Go with who?" Lin Qin He asked.

"Just the two of us." Zhou Qing Bai didn't want other people to disturb their rare two-person world.

Lin Qing He glanced at him, raised her eyebrows and said, "Alright then. We'll go tomorrow. There are other scenery over there. Let's go and play together."

Zhou Qing Bai nodded in response. He finished with the dumpling shop's account for this month and went out to find Third.

Zhou Gui Lai had originally planned to go out to play on his day off. He bought a lot of new film and planned to go to the Forbidden City.

"Dad, I already made an appointment with God-grandfather. Ask my second brother. He will have nothing to do." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Second, I'll leave it to you. I will probably go out with your mother for a few days." Zhou Qing Bai turned to Zhou Xuan.

Zhou Xuan said: "Then my vacation is over..."

He also wanted to go to explore. He didn't want to cook dumplings in the dumpling shop.

"It's settled like this." Zhou Qing Bai paid him no heed and directly made the decision. Then he went back to the room to report to his wife.

"I heard that a new community has been built in Beicheng. It is very beautiful." Lin Qing He watched him come in and mentioned.

"Can't buy it." Zhou Qing Bai had heard about it from Wang Yuan.

Wang Yuan's family got a suite in that community. It was quite open and bright. But it had nothing to do with others. It was allocated and cannot be bought.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. She wasn't in a rush. Once there are commercial houses in the future, she would buy it at that time. She planned to buy more plots of land.

It didn't need to be too big. Just enough for her to build up a few buildings and wait to rent it out.

But currently, it wasn't possible. At the moment, land was still not available for purchase. One have to see later. Then they can buy it when it's possible to buy. With money in hand, they can buy it whenever they want.

"How much money did our family make this month?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Ten thousand." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

So far, the family's monthly income was this number. In fact, it was a bit more than this number. Among them, his dumpling shop had the lowest income. Which was incomparable to other shops opened by his wife.

However, Zhou Qing Bai didn't care. He was busy with something every day. His life was very fulfilling.

Of course, it was great to go out and relax occasionally like this.

So, the couple drove out by themselves the next day.

Zhou Gui Lai went to find his god-grandfather. Originally, he had looked for Father Zhou, but Father Zhou didn't want to go. He wanted to go to the park to play chess with other people.

So he left Father Zhou be. Zhou Gui Lai took old Wang out to play.

The dumpling shop was naturally handed over to Zhou Xuan.

"Where did Qing Bai and Teacher Lin go?" Aunt Ma came to work and saw Zhou Xuan working away. She was surprised.

"Went to travel." Zhou Xuan answered as he quickly cooked the dumplings.

Toward his parents, he had admiration. Not only was the relationship extremely good, but at such an old age, they were like fresh couple. Sometimes he can see them holding hands. Then they want to go out and play every so often. It was no longer surprising.

After hearing this, Aunt Ma praised their good feelings. It was good feelings, no? She had never seen the two of them get angry with each other.

Chapter 486: Mountain temple's fortunetelling

It was a rare chance for Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai to come here. They must play as they want. In fact, they have their own car. It certainly made it much more convenient.

Soaking in hot springs, taking in the scenery was the way of enjoying life.

"I heard that there is a mountain temple on the top of the mountain over there. It is very efficacious. Should we go and pray?" Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai.

In the past two years, these bygone things had begun to appear again. Like seeking blessing in the mountain temple.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai was also willing.

This mountain temple's joss sticks and candles were burning strong here. It was built on the top of a towering hill.

It took more than half an hour to climb up from the foot of the mountain. Not close at all.

Still, there were quite a few people on the road. Many were young men and women.

Lin Qing He heard one girl say: "The fortune teller said that we have no fate and will definitely separate in the future. I don't feel comfortable at heart."

The young man next to her responded in displeasure: "I told you not to believe these things. They are all old feudal things. What society is it now? You insisted on paying two dimes for your fortune. Not a single good words."

"I saw he got some capability. His predication was accurate with that auntie." The girl said.

"What accurate prediction? It may be his hired act." The young man disgruntledly uttered.

Basically, the two of them quarreled with each other as they went down the mountain. Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows. At this time, the fortune tellers were so real? The fortune tellers on the streets of later generations were basically a series of skills and tricks. One would spend money to buy a few good words.

Lin Qing He didn't pay it much heed. Same with Zhou Qing Bai. Both of them were sweating on the way up the mountain.

"If this is close to ours place, I would climb every week." Lin Qing He couldn't help but said.

The vegetation on the mountain was very abundant. What's more, there were stone ladders. It wasn't difficult to climb. Still, it was tiring. Once they reached the top, they felt completely refresh.

The scenery from the top of the mountain was wonderful. Concentrated with spiritual energy and breeding place of good characters. It was more beautiful than mountain and rivers. Simply made on feel refreshed.

The couple went to worship together. There was another praying spot in front. But only women went in. Zhou Qing Bai didn't go in and waited outside.

He also looked around and didn't go far. His wife could see him as soon as she came out.

"Huh?" An old man noticed Zhou Qing Bai and walked over at once. He curiously examined him.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at him and asked, "Old Uncle, is there anything wrong?"

"Not right." The old man stared at his face and muttered, "From your facial feature, you don't look like a person with long life. At this age, your body should be riddled with sickness. How can you fine like this?"

Zhou Qing Bai frowned and looked at him: "Are you mistaken, old uncle?" What sickness? He was in good health. He took physical examinations twice a year. His wife took hers with him.

Even though his age was high, his physical fitness wasn't much worse than that of young people!

"I'm not. You have no luck according to your face. Your sons won't have a good ending." The old man looked at him and said. Frowning again, he continued: "Tell me your birth date characters. I'll calculate where went wrong."

Zhou Qing Bai's face was already dark: "Nonsense. My sons are fine. All are college students!"

"Tell me the birth date characters. I won't charge you." The old man stated.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't want to talk to him. But judging by this old man's behavior, he didn't seem to be a scammer. If he was a scammer, who would say that?

So Zhou Qing Bai gave his birth date characters.

"Your wife ran away with someone. Your sons are good for nothing . You have three sons. I'm not wrong, right? You never achieved your ambition. I'm not mistaken." The old man calculated his characters and spoke with a perplexed expression.

He really couldn't understand how a person with such fate appeared to be in best condition.

Zhou Qing Bai's heart skipped a beat. He actually didn't believe this. But his wife broke the norm and made him realize that some things still exist.

For example, the old man didn't know him at all, but he knew he had three sons!

"My wife didn't run with anyone. My sons are all college students." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"That's why I'm surprised. Your fate isn't good. Not good at all. You are destined to marry a bad wife. But now that I calculated, this is a fate deeply embedded with blessing. In the future, you will have an addition of a daughter. What's the matter?" The old man said in confusion.

Zhou Qing Bai was stunned for a moment. Then he was overcame with joy: "You mean I will have a little girl in the future?"

"Yes. Did you change your wife?" The old man frowned.

"No, I only got one wife. However, my wife's age is high, how can she get pregnant. She hadn't gotten pregnant for so many years." Zhou Qing Bai immediately descended back down. His mind had been lured away by the fate of having a daughter.

He certainly didn't hold hope, but it didn't mean that he didn't want a daughter. Who doesn't want the jewel in the palm!

"That's because the fate hasn't arrived. Definitely fate of old clam birthing pearl." The old man didn't care about this. He was curious about this person's fate.

This was the first time he has encountered such a fate in so long.

"Did your wife come with you?" the old man asked.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at him vigilantly: "What's the matter?"

"Your fate has changed so much. The problem must be with your wife. I want to see her." The old man replied.

Zhou Qingbai didn't want to let him see his wife. This old man was too amazing, What's more, he wasn't those kind of liar. This was true learning!

"Qing Bai." However, Lin Qing He came out. When she saw him talking to an old man, she came over.

"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai came over, but he remained vigilant with the old man.

When the old man saw Lin Qing He, he froze. Then he circled around Lin Qing He: "Strange. So strange. Where did you come from?"

Zhou Qing Bai's expression changed. While Lin Qing He appeared calm and looked at the old man, "Where did old Uncle come from?"

"I'm a fortune teller. One hundred precent accuracy. I am called a living god." The old man introduced.

"Would you like me to burn two sticks of incense for you, old Uncle? This is my first encounter with a living god." Lin Qing He looked at him and said.

The old man laughed and spoke, "How did you change your fate? It was originally the fate of family destroying, husband and sons cursing. Now it becomes bless husband and sons. I was saying, how did his fate suddenly change for the better? It seems to be because of you."

Lin Qing He seriously looked at the old man this time and glanced at her Qing Bai again.

"This old uncle has calculated out that we have three sons." Zhou Qing Bai told.

"Truly capable." Lin Qing He smilingly remarked.

"I don't have much skill. But can you tell me what's going on with you?" the old man inquisitively asked.

Chapter 487: Fatherly heart

"Old Uncle, what else can be going on? My mind thought it through and felt it's actually pretty good for a woman to devote themselves to their husband and children for a lifetime. That's it." Although Lin Qing He was deeply surprised that the old man can calculate these, but she didn't panic at all.

She stood upright and had no guilty conscience.

The old man frowned. How can the fate number be changed so easily?

"Old Uncle, it's enough that we can have a good life now. Don't worry about the rest so much. Old Uncle, don't be so curious. We are just ordinary people." Lin Qing He stated.

The old man didn't comment and just said, "Fine. I won't ask more since you don't want to tell me. This is for you." He took out a talisman and handed it to Lin Qing He.

"Is this a spiritual talisman?" Lin Qing He looked at him.

"It's very rare for me to draw one. If you don't want it, then I will take it back." The old man said.

Zhou Qing Bai took it and asked, "How much is it?"

"No need to give money. So you won't think I'm cheating money." The old man waved his hand and left with his own bundle.

Lin Qing He swept a glance at his back before looking at the talisman in Zhou Qing Bai's hand and said, "Then keep this?"

"Keep it." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

This old man was quite capable. Since he was willing to give them a talisman like this, then he will keep it.

Lin Qing He took it in hand and examined it, "The drawing is pretty good." Just don't know if it was her illusion, she felt that this talisman really had some effect.

So Lin Qing He put it away.

In this treasured feng shui land of the capital city, who knew how many capable people and unique beings there were hidden. It was extraordinary to tell another's fate by their facial feature.

Naturally, Lin Qing He didn't know that there were very few people in the profound sect like this old man. Those at his level was even less.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't care about anything else. On the way back, he mentioned, "That old Uncle said that we will have a little girl in the future."

Lin Qing He was shocked: "When did you hear about it from him? I didn't hear it."

"He said when you weren't present." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Lin Qing He saw how happy her Qing Bai was and immediately wanted to go back and give the old man an earful. How old was she now? Already thirty something. Truly would be an advanced age pregnancy, okay? Can she still have a daughter?

And Lin Qing He didn't have a strong desire to give birth. Her son could get married. If he got married early, she would be the age of a grandmother. Still, have children?

Thinking about it, she felt scared.

Also, she had been ligated. There had been no news for so many years. Was she still able to get pregnant in the future? Lin Qing He felt it was unlikely.

"Keep it at listening and no more." Lin Qing He said. Seeing how happy he was, she couldn't bear to pour cold water on him.

Zhou Qing Bai was worried about his wife's body. But the old man had said his wife was destined to give him a daughter. It can't be wrong.

"Wife, do you want this daughter?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

He did want a daughter. There was no doubt about it. But no matter how important a daughter was, it wasn't as important as his wife.

Lin Qing He mentally responded that she really didn't have that plan. Life at the moment was great. Why stir up so much?

She knew her own man. He really wanted one. So she'll leave it to fate.

She was already ligated. What was there to avoid? So she answered: "If we have one, we will birth. If we don't, don't be disappointed."

"En!" Zhou Qing Bai agreed.

The couple came out to play for three days. Probably due to knowing that they are fated to have a little girl, Zhou Qing Bai worked particularly vigorously after returning home.

He even called Ma Cheng Min to decorate the seventh shop and prepare to open it.

The seventh shop was bought together with the dry good shop back then. It had been vacant until now.

Zhou Qing Bai intended to open another clothing store. After all, the clothing store was very profitable. Currently the family income was high and a large bulk of it was due to the clothing stores. So why not keep opening one?

He wanted to save a sum of money for his daughter. So, better make more money while he can work now.

After all, he was certainly not young anymore. How can he not leave more securities for his daughter?

Zhou Gui Lai and the others sensed his dad's different mentality and high motivation.

"Mom, what agitated my dad? Why do I feel that he is closing the dumpling shop and going into other big business?" Zhou Gui Lai spoke.

Lin Qing He can't answer. Even she didn't understand her family's Qing Bai's mind process. Still, Lin Qing He knew very well that this man believed the old fortuneteller's words and thought there will be a girl. So, he was probably started planning on the dowry to girl to daughter?

Actually, Zhou Qing Bai wasn't suitable for business because he wasn't the kind of double-face, three knife person who speak human to human and ghost to ghost. He couldn't master the smoothness and slyness of those businessmen.

But this realistic man had a heart full of fatherly love.

He even ran all the way to the west side of the city and bought several dilapidated properties. It didn't cost much. Since those properties were bought, the land was counted as him.

He listened to his wife's words. In the future, every inch of land in the capital was worth a lot of money. So he bought a few more house and lands. Then, they won't do badly in the future.

Lin Qing He knew he was busy these days but didn't know what he was doing. When he took out several land deeds for her to keep, the corners of Lin Qing He's mouth twitched.

"Although these houses are a bit dilapidated, the lands are good. They will definitely be valuable in the future. Buy a few more places to keep, so we won't be short of money in the future." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He: "..."

"I haven't encounter any good location. Those are relatively scarce, but I have gave someone a heads-up. If there is a good location, they will come to the dumpling shop to find me." Zhou Qing Bai took a sip of tea and said.

"Alright then." Lin Qing He had a thousand words to utter but in the end, she only responded this. As long as he was happy, it was fine.

"Don't tire yourself. Pay more attention to rest." Zhou Qing Bai continued on.

"I'm not tired. Having lectures to give is comfortable." Lin Qing He said. She found her Qing Bai's current behavior a bit eyesore.

She left him be. Once the weather cooled down, she started to make beef jerky.

This was to be sent to her eldest. She had bought a lot of beef back.

"Mom, this beef jerky is delicious and chewy. Save some for us." Zhou Gui Lai greedily said.

"Leave three jins for you guys." Lin Qing He responded. She planned to prepare the remaining ten catties of beef jerky and send it to her eldest son.

The beef jerky was ready in November. Lin Qing He sent it out by express without much delay.

Although she knew that his eldest won't go hungry, Lin Qing He still wanted to send some over. Naturally, there was also a letter from home.

Chapter 488: No sense of crisis

When Zhou Kai came back from the mission, the stand guard called him.

Who in their camp didn't this fierce commander. "There is a big package for you. It was sent to you the day before yesterday. I had kept it for you."

"Did my mom send it?" Zhou Kai thought of his mom when someone sent something. Only his mom would send him something.

"That I don't know. Take a look. From the capital." The guard said.

Zhou Kai knew that his mother must have sent it here. As expected, she sent a lot of beef jerky. All were five-spiced. Just smelling, he can tell it was very flavorful and delicious.

But what Zhou Kai was focus on was the family letter.

His mother told him about the situation at home. Nothing much happened, so he didn't have to worry about home. And to take good care of himself outside.

Zhou Kai came over to the upper side. He had especially brought two jins of beef jerky.

He brought three jins to the military hospital. Weng Mei Jia was there. When he came, Weng Mei Jia was busy.

Nurses didn't have it easy. Especially when since there were many military families here as well as many children. They often cried and threw tantrum.

Half an hour had already gone when Weng Mei Jia finished her work.

"Why are you free?" Weng Mei Jia asked.

"My mother sent over beef jerky. I brought you some. Keep it for yourself." Zhou Kai handed her the bag and said.

There were three paper bags inside. Each was a jin of beef jerky.

"Aunt Lin is really kind to you." When Weng Mei Jia heard that it was sent by Lin Qing He, she immediately grinned. She accepted it from him without any reservation.

"How's work recently?" Zhou Kai asked again.

"Very good. I gotten accustomed to it." Weng Mei Jia replied. She really liked this job, even though she was really busy.

"Don't fall in love prematurely. I heard a few boys at our side mentioning you." Zhou Kai warned.

He felt that he was an older brother. He have the obligation to watch out.

Weng Mei Jia immediately laughed: "What did they say about me?"

"Didn't say anything. Just don't have any good intentions toward you. Leave them alone. If they dare to bother you, just tell me and I'll just take care of it." Zhou Kai stated.

Only saying the military hospital got a young and beautiful woman. What's more, with a high degree of education. Many wolf cubs had their thoughts on her and wanted to pursue her.

When Zhou Kai heard it, he increased the training task. He trained a lot of people until they were exhausted on the ground. Let's see if there was any heart to think about these.

In fact, the majority of the little cubs that Zhou Kai mentioned were older than him. He was only nineteen this year, but whether it was his academic qualifications or his own abilities, it was respect-garnering.

Especially the completed missions. The two missions in a row weren't easy and he had completed them beautifully. Basically no one underestimated him and was dissatisfied because he was still young.

There were also those who were dissatisfied. They stood up and had a battle. Then they get beaten down within three rounds.

Weng Mei Jia looked at him and said: "The way you are now. If Aunt Lin sees, Aunt Lin would tell you off. Did you get another mission?"

He was a shade darker. Also, a lot thinner.

"That's nothing. It's only right too." Zhou Kai responded before reminding her: "Don't casually date. You are still young."

"Hurry up and go." Weng Mei Jia didn't want to talk to him anymore. She wasn't young anymore.

Zhou Kai frowned at her reaction. The little neighbor sister. He didn't want her to marry so soon. Even if she wanted to marry, she had to show him how the other person was. He didn't have say much though. Just went back first.

"A piece of blockhead." Weng Mei Jia murmured as she watched his tall and valiant back.

Such a tall man attracted the whole hospital. Many old ladies asked Weng Mei Jia where this little brother was from, married or not, and so on.

Obviously, wanted matchmake.

Weng Mei Jia answered them all. Afterward she muttered in a low voice: "Still talking about me. Wherever you go, people eye on you."

She kept one of the three jins of beef jerky for herself. The remaining two jins were divided between her eldest brother and second brother. One jin each.

"Aunt Lin gave it." Weng Guo Liang brought it to his eldest brother and said. His mouth was munching on a piece of beef jerky. It was really chewy.

"I haven't seen this Aunt Lin." Weng Guo Dong said.

He rarely went home. Still, he knew the relationship between his family and old Zhou family was close. A while ago, he talked with their mom on the phone. Weng Family's eldest, Weng Guo Dong, heard his mom mentioned that she had gone to the hot springs with this Aunt Lin. .

From this, one can hear that the relationship was good.

"Aren't you going back this year? When that time comes, have a look. Mom wants to introduce Aunt Lin's niece to you." Weng Guo Liang jollily said.

Weng Guo Dong shook his head helplessly. His mom was anxious about his affairs now. But he was really in no rush. He would naturally find someone when fate arrive.

Let's put aside Weng Family's side. Lin Qing He received a call from her eldest son on Monday.

He called when she was about to pack her things and go home. Lin Qing He spoke, "If you were a bit slower, I would have gone home and won't be able to answer your call."

"Mom, your beef jerky is so delicious. These mates of mine enjoyed it so much that they all want more." Zhou Kai smiled.

"Alright. Mom will make some for you and send it over." Lin Qing He grinned.

"No need. You sent enough from last time. You don't have to spoil them." Zhou Kai said: "Mom, how are you doing?"

"All is good. Don't worry about home. Your grandparents and your god-grandfather are in good health. How's your side?" Lin Qing He asked.

"No need to worry about my side." Zhou Kai answered.

The mother and the son chatted. Then Lin Qing He asked about Weng Mei Jia and Zhou Kai said, "That Mei Jia is so beautiful that many wolf cubs are eyeing on her."

Hearing what he said, Lin Qing He uttered in displeasure: "I'm telling you. Protect Mei Jia well. What wolf cubs? Kick them all aside. I'm familiar with your Aunt Weng. If you keep a good eye, then don't come back during the New Year."

"Tsk. It seems that Mei Jia have your favor." Zhou Kai responded.

"That's right. The eldest daughter-in-law candidate in my heart." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Kai wanted to laugh. How old was he now? And how old was Mei Jia? He didn't comment anything though. He merrily talked with his mom for a while before he hung up the phone.

Lin Qing He complained to Zhou Qing Bai when she got home: "He's nineteen already and still won't open up. He doesn't feel any sense of crisis when he sees people pursuing Mei Jia."

Zhou Qingbai didn't care about this. He spoke: "Tomorrow is a day off. Shall we go to the hospital for an examination tomorrow?"

"Okay." Lin Qing He had no objection. Her family got two physical examinations every year. Once in the middle of the year and once at the end of the year.

Chapter 489: Prospective son-in-law come home

The physical examination report declared they were at healthy standards. Lin Qing He took a look at her Qingbai. This old man looked a little disappointed.

She knew what he was thinking. She truly felt that she couldn't get pregnant. She would have been pregnant long ago. One must know that the older she gets, the older he gets. And her physical fitness will decline.

There was no reason why she can't be pregnant when she was young. Then she becomes old and gets pregnant. It'll take its toil.

"It's fine." Zhou Qing Bai put away the report after a while and said.

Lin Qing He didn't know what to say. This old man got tricked by the old man, but he himself believed it.

That was to say, she didn't know what the old man said this that day. If she knew, then she would ask clearly what is going on. What did he mean by she was destined to give her Qing Bai a daughter?

And something about old clam will definitely birth a pearl.

Lin Qing He wasn't pregnant, but Zhou San Ni, who had came over and received treatment for a few months, came out with good news.

Counting it, it had been almost a year since she got married. At this time last year, Li Ai Guo happened to marry Zhou San Ni back.

Although she hadn't been pregnant for a year, for a good meal, there was no fear of it being late. It can be seen that this child was blessed.

When Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo were in the countryside, it had tormented them. Zhou San Ni had often tear up because of this matter.

Although Li Ai Guo didn't say, but which man at this age didn't he want his wife and children to warm the kang head? None.

So when Zhou San Ni's baby arrived, he was overjoyed.

Mother Zhou's side found out and asked Su Da Lin to kill a chicken and send it over. "I thought there was something wrong with their bodies. They didn't get pregnant until now. Fortunately, they have it now, otherwise everyone will gossip."

"What is there to gossip? The couple are living well. And they just got married." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

"How can it be said like say that? How old is Ai Guo? He's about to be in his 30s." Mother Zhou stated.

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't comment. This was the truth. San Ni wasn't in a hurry. However, Li Ai Guo wasn't young either. He was ten years older than San Ni.

This age was indeed high. But as long as Li Ai Guo treated San Ni well, there was nothing that can't be accepted.

When Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni dropped by here, they also heard about it.

Wang Yuan immediately appeared envious and glanced at Zhou Er Ni.

Zhou Er Ni's face reddened from his gaze.

"Er Ni, when shall we go to see Father and Mother? Did Fourth Aunt talk about the holiday dates?" Wang Yuan said.

This was spoken in front of Mother Zhou. It had Mother Zhou overjoyed. Look at this grandson-in-law, and then look at that grandson-in-law. This was a difference of a world.

"What time is it now? It's too early." Zhou Er Ni blushed.

It had just entered December. The holiday will generally be around mid-December.

"No rush. Besides, your factory hasn't close for holiday yet. Got to wait for your side to finish before going back. No problem if you get delayed." Mother Zhou merrily said.

Wang Yuan responded, "I want to take Er Ni to stay for a few more days."

Mother Zhou became happier, but she still warned, "I'm afraid our home is too rudimentary and you won't be used to it when you're there."

After coming here, Mother Zhou realized the gap between urban and rural areas. The adobe houses in the countryside would definitely not be appreciated by the city folks. Of course, Eldest Son and Eldest Daughter-in-law had already built a brick house, which was very spacious and bright.

"No, I won't be unaccustomed. I happen to want to see where Er Ni lives." Wang Yuan said.

"If you are disappointed after seeing it, you have to say it directly." Zhou Er Ni stated.

Wang Yuan swept a glance at her and smiled: "I won't be disappointed."

Zhou Er Ni returned an amused eye-roll to him.

The two of them were going to watch a movie in the evening. So they left after eating there.

Zhou Si Ni also came here to eat today. She didn't plan to go back after she had cleaned up the dishes. She can stay at this side too.

"Si Ni, will you go back this year?" Mother Zhou asked.

"I won't go back." Zhou Si Ni paused before hesitatingly saying. There was nothing to do when she go back. She had been in the village for so many years. She wanted to see the New Year atmosphere in the capital.

Mother Zhou sighed softly: "Grandmother hasn't been back in years."

To be honest, Mother Zhou really wanted to go back to her hometown to have a look. Now she had such a good life with her old man, but the old relatives and girlfriends in her hometown didn't know. She got to go back and talk to them about the prosperity out here, right?

In simple words, Mother Zhou wanted to go back and show off.

But just the thought of the journey to the capital that year, Mother Zhou had lingering fears. She was motion sick and couldn't stand the swaying.

On top of that, she was old bone. So she only thought about it.

"Grandmother, my second brother-in-law is so rich. I don't know if he can like our home when he go back. I heard my mother mentioned that Sister Sheng Mei's guy didn't even have a meal at her home when they went back she didn't even eat a meal at home." Zhou Si Ni told the truth. She was a little worried.

Although this brother-in-law, Wang Yuan didn't say anything, she always took it in since she came. He treated her elder sister well. However their family was indeed poor. This was the truth.

"Wang Yuan is not that kind of person. Besides, your mother will definitely clean up in advance and tidy up the house. Different from Sheng Mei." Mother Zhou assured.

Zhou Si Ni vowed: "I won't find anyone in the capital. I will go back to the village to marry."

Mother Zhou was reluctant. Still, she said: "It's not so easy to marry in the capital. Don't look at Er Ni's current appearance. Her mother-in-law is very dissatisfied with her. Thankfully, there is Wang Yuan. Otherwise, how can life be smooth? Better find one at similar level back at home. Life will be easier."

Zhou Si Ni nodded.

The business under Lin Qing He's name, the small workshop was the first to close for holiday. Both shifts were let off.

However, the three clothing shops, plus the fourth clothing shop opened by Zhou Qing Bai a while ago, the beverage shop, dry good shop, and dumpling shop had yet to be close.

Lin Qing He planned for the formal holiday to begin at the end of December this year.

Before that, on the 20th of December, she let Zhou Er Ni off for holiday first, because at this time Wang Yuan's garment factory got its annual holiday.

Wang Yuan wanted to go back with Er Ni. It was time for this prospective son-in-law to meet the family's elders.

So she granted Zhou Er Ni a leave. On the next day, Zhou Er Ni departed with Wang Yuan, whom carried the two luggage. Inside were the capital's specialties. The two of them hopped on the car back to her hometown. .

Counting the days, Zhou Er Ni hadn't went back for a long time. She was excited. Seeing her like this, Wang Yuan grinned.

Chapter 490: Can't drive away

Lin Qing He called Eldest Sister-in-law when they departed.

"They caught a ride this year? Alright. I'll go and clean up my house!" Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted and rushed to say.

While they were at it, they chatted for a while. Then Eldest Sister-in-law hung up the phone.

The village branch secretary's wife jollily asked, "What's the situation? I can see it got you excited."

Until now, Eldest Sister-in-law had never revealed that Zhou Er Ni found a match in the capital. She was afraid that it would become a joke if it wasn't a success. So she didn't say a word.

But now the other party was coming back with Er Ni for New Year's greetings, it can't be kept secret. It would seem a bit pretentious if she didn't to mention it now.

So Eldest Sister-in-law brought it up to the village branch secretary's wife. She smilingly spoke: "But don't spread it out." Better not make it seem like the family wanted to go out and show off.

The village branch secretary's wife was very surprised. She originally knew that Er Ni was coming back for the New Year. After all, she hadn't come back for many years and Er Ni had always been a good lass. In fact, none of Eldest Sister-in-law's three daughters were bad.

Not something Second Sister-in-law can compare.

That was why the village branch secretary's wife planned matchmake her maternal nephew during this trip back. She didn't expect Er Ni to get a match in the capital.

This was marrying to the capital.

The village branch secretary's wife wasn't too talkative, so she smiled, "I won't say anything. However, Er Ni is really blessed."

She was going to marry to the capital to enjoy life of comfort. Really fortunate.

Don't know about Si Ni in the future?

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say much. Although it was great for her daughter to get such a marriage, she was actually a little worried.

However, she shouldn't think too much.

When she returned home, she and Eldest Brother cleaned up the house inside and out with their youngest son, Tu Dou.

The eldest son will be back this year. Probably on his way back now.

"Mother, the house is so clean. Do you have to clean up?" Tu Dou was almost thirteen years old and was currently a junior high school student.

Eldest Sister-in-law stated: "In the next two days, kill all the remaining chickens. Clean up the chicken shed, so there aren't any smell."

"I'll go." Eldest Brother nodded.

Tu Dou spoke: "Second Brother-in-law won't dislike our home. With Eldest Paternal Aunt's family's cousin-in-law as an example, Fourth Aunt and Second Sister will make it clear to Second Brother-in-law. Since he is still willing to come, it indicates that he will not care too much about this.

After all, the house was really clean. Even the firewood was neatly arranged. There was not a speck in the yard.

Because his parents knew that they were going to welcome this brother-in-law from the capital this year, they even paved the yard with masonry. So it really wasn't dirty.

"Even if your second brother-in-law doesn't care, we have to tidy up the house," Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

Zhou Yang returned the next day. Zhou Yang's temperament became more and more gentle after going to college. His whole person was enveloped with scholarly aura.

He had always been humble. After returned to the village, he remained like that even when the village branch secretary came to sit at their home and asked about the university.

After sending the guest away, Zhou Yang showed a bit of exhaustion. After all, it wasn't close to come back from the provincial city.

"Mother, why did our house become like this." Zhou Yang smilingly remarked.

When he first entered the house, he almost didn't recognize it. It was really clean. Many of the furniture had been replaced with new ones, such as tables and chairs.

"You don't know yet. Your second sister is going to bring her match back one of these days." Eldest Sister-in-law merrily answered.

Zhou Yang was a little surprised, and uttered: "When will they come back? I have to pick them up."

"They just departed yesterday." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

Zhou Yang calculated the time. Then he took his brother out. He returned to the village on his third uncle's bicycle. He got his brother to ride old Zhou family's bicycle to the station in the county city and waited.

The first day, he got the expected time wrong and couldn't wait for their arrival.

The next day they finally encountered Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni's arrival. The two brothers had waited for half of the day.

"What are you doing here?" Zhou Er Ni saw them with a look of surprise.

"Mother told us to come over and wait for you, Second Sister," Zhou Yang answered. Then he looked at Wang Yuan and called out 'Brother'.

Tu Dou followed suit and greeted with 'Brother'. Because their second sister hadn't married over yet, so they called brother instead of brother-in-law in the countryside.

"This is my eldest younger brother, Zhou Yang. And this is my youngest brother, Tu Dou." Zhou Er Ni introduced.

"What Tu Dou? My name is Zhou Wang!" Tu Dou said with a flushed face.

"Okay. It's Zhou Wang." Wang Yuan merrily responded.

The two younger brothers of his wife's family were good. He had a good impression of them.

"Brother, let's drop by Third Uncle and Third Aunt's shop before going back." Zhou Yang said.

"We should." Wang Yuan nodded.

On the way back, his wife told him that Third uncle and Third Aunt's family had migrated out of the village to open a shop in the county city.

Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law hadn't went back. Although there wasn't much to sell at this time, Third Brother had stored up a lot of eggs and frozen fish in the backyard before the snow fell. They planned to sell it at this time.

It was the end of the year. Business will be particularly good. Generally, they have to stay here until twenty eighth or ninth before returning to the village.

This year, Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law had also built a brick house in the village. It was built before it snowed. It was quite spacious.

People in the village often felt that old Zhou Family's first branch, third branch, and fourth branch were successful.

When Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law saw Zhou Er Ni, they froze. After Zhou Er Ni went to the capital, she hadn't come back.

And because of haven't seeing her for so long, it seemed the change was huge. If they encountered on the street, Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law might not dare to say it was her. This was their niece from the past, Er Ni.

"Eldest Sister-in-law thought you were coming back yesterday. Unexpected, your arrival was toady. Yang Yang and Tu Dou had came here yesterday and waited for a day." Third Sister-in-law smilingly said.

Zhou Er Ni blushed. Yesterday, they could catch a ride back. Although it was a bit late, it didn't matter.

However, Wang Yuan said that he was uncomfortable, so they found a guest house. Although they asked for two rooms, Wang Yuan misbehaved and persisted on sleeping in her room last night. She couldn't drive him away.

Of course, nothing happened. Purely sleeping. She had wrapped herself in the quilt tightly!

Wang Yuan had a thick-skinned face and jollily responded: "The first time I took such a long journey. It was quite late yesterday, so we found a guest house in the city for a temporary rest. I didn't expect to make two brothers-in-laws to wait for a day."

He had slept with his wife for a night, even when his wife was to conservative and didn't let him take any of her advantage. It was extremely comfortable.

Chapter 491: Nauseous

When the group went back, Third Sister-in-law said: "I was saying how did Er Ni get a macth with such a good condition. She got dressed up by Qing He. I didn't recognize her anymore."

Third Brother looked happy: "Er Ni brought back a good one."

Third Sister-in-law mentally remarked that it was unordinary good. Not only was he a big boss of a big factory, but also got the looks and talents. Where can one find this?

Most importantly how he treated them. Polite and well-educated.

No wonder Qing He said that her parents-in-law were deeply satisfied. It was evident that he fancied Er Ni.

Wang Yuan rode a bicycle with Zhou Er Ni on. Zhou Yang rode another with his brother behind. The group of people came back to the neither-far-nor-near village.

The journey back wasn't easy to travel. Still, Wang Yuan didn't mind.

Once Zhou Er Ni saw the village, she spoke: "In front is our Zhoujia Village."

Most of Zhoujia Village were surnamed Zhou. All those surnamed Zhou were somewhat related on their ancestor-level. Still, the branches were far apart. A good few had a bad relationship with each other.

The three siblings came back along with a young man with a great appearance. The youth with good temperament carried Zhou Er Ni back. Instantly, it spread through the village.

Then it spread even further through the mouth of the village branch secretary's wife.

When Zhou Liu Ni heard the news, she was stunned. Immediately. she ran home to look for her mother.

Second Sister-in-law was making sticky bean buns. When she saw her coming back, she scolded: "You lazy bum, where are you did you run off to when we're so busy. When it's time to eat, you eat a lot. Then it comes to work and you hide faster than anyone!"

"Mother, don't talk about this. Do you know? Er Ni came back with a match. A match from the capital city. I heard that he looks impressive. One can tell he is rich at first sight!" Zhou Liu Ni anxiously said.

Second Sister-in-law froze: "Er Ni is back? And brought back a capital city partner?"

"I heard that he is a successful person!" Zhou Liu Ni emphasised.

"Go and call your father!" Second Sister-in-law quickly urged.

Second Brother was napping. There was nothing to do in the winter. What would one, if not sleep? The key factor was mental exhaustion.

His eldest brother and his third brother have all brick houses, while he still lived in the room allocated by his parents. Second Brother felt aggrieved.

But when Second Brother heard that his niece, Er Ni had brought her match back, he had to get up and go over and see.

Zhou Liu Ni wanted to follow him.. Second Brother said in a huff: "You stay at home."

"Father, I want to go over and have a look. I haven't seen Sister Er Ni for a long time." Zhou Liu Ni refused to obey and insisted on following.

Second Brother had no choice but to bring her over.

When Zhou Liu Ni saw Zhou Er Ni looking almost like a city girl without a sign of rustic rural flavor, she felt sour. Almost comparable to lemon juice. Extremely sour.

Her fourth aunt was too biased. She dressed Zhou Er Ni so prettily and so trendy. One got to know, in terms of looks, she was much better than Zhou Er Ni. Zhou Er Ni's appearance was at most not ugly!

Zhou Liu Ni also saw Wang Yuan. She was even more sour and jealous. First impression, this man was rich. Definitely rich. At first glance, he was unordinary. Also, he had a household registration in the capital city. How did he like Er Ni?

Zhou Liu Ni didn't stay there. She would probably die from sourness if she stayed any longer.

Second Sister-in-law was also waiting for news. Whether it was first branch or third branch, she had never went over to help with the meals during the house construction. Now the relationship was really bad. So Second Sister-in-law didn't go over.

Seeing her daughter return, she spoke, "Really brought back a match from the capital?"

"Would it be fake?" Zhou Liu Ni was sick to death. If she went to the capital back then and successfully stayed, would she be like this now?

With her methods and appearance, she would definitely be able to find boyfriend in the capital. Who could have thought her fourth aunt would be so cruel and sent her back directly.

Take a look at how well off Zhou Er Ni was now. How beautiful were those clothes? It was as good as the people in the city. If she was allowed to stay in the capital at that time, she could be the same!

"That match is really that good?" asked Second Sister-in-law.

"Looks young and promising." Zhou Liu Ni answered in dissatisfaction: "Mother, say, why is Fourth Aunt so unfair? She's so nice to Eldest Uncle's family and to Third Uncle's family. But only to our family, she didn't give any care? Even the position, she would rather give it to outsiders over me!"

Second Sister-in-law didn't speak. Was this not her thoughts too?

She brought two of first branch's girls to the capital. Zhou Yang was also promoted by her.

She gave third branch the capital to open a shop in the city and also bought a motorcycle. Wu Ni, a girl, also passed the college entrance examination.

Only for her second branch, basically received nothing.

There was never a time Lin Qing He didn't look down on her!

Second Brother came back soon. He will go over to eat in the evening. Er Ni and Wang Yuan just returned and were tired, so he didn't want to disturb them.

"Father, Sister Er Ni became so good after she went to the capital. Sister Si Ni went to the capital and will definitely become like this in the future. Become like the people in the city. Since you can converse to Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt, how about you help me say a few words. I will definitely bring you such an excellent son-in-law from the capital back and let our family have face." Seeing her father come back, Zhou Liu Ni won't give up and stated.

"You?" Second Brother gave her a strange look: "Why do you still say this kind of thing?"

"Father, I am your daughter!" Zhou Liu Ni couldn't help utter.

Second Brother nodded and said: "Because you are my daughter, I know your character. Don't think about going to the capital. With the way you are, you can't help with anything when you're there. Your fourth uncle and fourth aunt have to take care of your grandparents. They don't have time to take care of you as well."

These words were very straightforward. Second Sister-in-law's face was ugly: "Family head, why do you talk like this?"

"Didn't I say it clearly enough? What kind of character is your own daughter, don't you know?" Second Brother looked at her.

He wanted to compliment his daughter and also desired that his daughter can bring a capital's son-in-law back to garner face. But the key thing was can this daughter suitable? Come on.

"This year, she will be eighteen after the new year. It's time to get married. You can find someone to marry Liu Ni. Anyway, she is so lazy. Can't expect to keep her at home to do work." Second Brother continued.

Second Sister-in-law didn't refute and said, "I'm already keeping an eye out."

Zhou Liu Ni was vexed. Why Zhou Er Ni can marry a partner from the capital and she can't!?

But her father won't budge. Zhou Liu Ni turned around and went back to the room. She sulked on her kang. She realized she felt nauseous and wanted to vomit.

Chapter 492: A horse doesn't know its face is long"; } }

In the hometown, Wang Yuan stayed at his wife's home.

Back to the capital's side. Old Zhou Family was also preparing for the New Year.

Mother Zhou had made braised ducks. She learned it from an old lady in the park and bought two ducks and tried it out.

First, marinate the duck meat. When they want to eat it, get some and stir-fry it. It was also very delicious.

When she finished it, she called Hu Zi to sent it over. In addition, there were two killed chickens, which were prepared for this side.

Lin Qing He had let go of the rein. The food at home was all prepared by Zhou Qing Bai.

For example, this year they had stocked a lot of lamb chops and beef.

With the deepening of the reform, these meats in the market were becoming more and more abundant. As long as one had money, they don't have to worry about not being able to buy them.

Lin Qing He liked the mutton and wolfberry soup her family Qing Bai stewed for her in a small soup cup.

Small soup cup

Lamb chops was put in. So the cup of soup was particularly flavorful. Lin Qing He felt satisfied every time she drank it.

It wasn't just the mutton soup. There were also other soups, such as chicken soup. Lin Qing He had been drinking these this winter, resulting her cheeks to be rosy.

When Mother Weng came over to see her, she was a little surprised: "Qing He, what have you eaten? This face is round."

Lin Qing He dryly coughed. She did paid attention to body maintenance, but don't know what was up with her family's Qing Bai. His cooking skills had improved a lot. Every soup he stewed seemed to taste like love.

She didn't really want to drink it, but she couldn't resist.

She often had red bean and red date congee. He privately turned on the stove for her alone. No one else had it.

Red bean and red date congee

In addition, it was a holiday break. So, she relaxed and gained weight. So her figure uncontrollably became a little bit fatter.

"Are you free tomorrow? Wang Yuan's car key is with me. I plan to go to the hot spring. Call old Weng and let us go together?" Lin Qing He said.

Wang Yuan's car was parked here. He gave her the car keys. Lin Qing He drove it to the small workshop and parked it there. It could be used.

Mother Weng kind of missed the hot spring. Plus the weather was cold. It was time for it, so she said, "Okay, we'll go tomorrow."

Lin Qing He sought Zhou Qing Bai and told him about it. Zhou Qing Bai had no objection. From the start, he spoiled his wife. Now it was even more limitless. As long as his wife speaks, there was no way he'll disagree.

So the next day Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He picked up Father Weng and Mother Weng and the two couples came to the hot spring together.

It was the twenty-seventh of December. The dumpling shop was closed. Only the beverage shop and the dry good shop were left open. They continued to do business.

So it was a leisurely time for the two Zhou brothers.

Just like them, Gang Zi was a little too idle. As for Hu Zi, there was no free time. Lin Qing He told him to take some clothes and go out to set up a street stall.

She gave him a lot of profit space. All the profits were his own.

On such cold days, it wasn't an easy job. Still, Hu Zi was very happy.

There were still business during the last few days of the year. As long as he can market, it wasn't a problem to make a few yuans a day.

In addition to earning this money, he went on dates with Chen Shan Shan. So he was basically in the busy category.

"Forget it. Let's go to the beverage shop to help." Zhou Gui Lai sighed.

"There are a lot of people over there. We can't help much if we go. How about going to grandpa and grandma's side?" Gang Zi asked.

"Okay." Zhou Gui Lai nodded and checked with his second brother. Zhou Xuan didn't want to go out. So the two of them made way by themselves.

When they came over, they encountered old Madam Zhu. Old Madam Zhu asked: "Why didn't your sister Hong Xia come with you?"

"Sister Hong Xia got to watch the shop." Gang Zi answered her.

Zhou Hong Xia was Zhou Si Ni. She helped at the beverage shop. There was no break during the New Year, but she did get double salary.

After entering the yard, Zhou Gui Lai said, "I wonder why that old lady is inquiring about Sister Si Ni?"

"Who inquired about Si Ni?" Zhou Xiao Mei happened to come out to pour water, and uttered after hearing these words.

"Old Madam Zhu from next door." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Because of Zhu Zhen Zhen's affairs, Zhou Xiao Mei's impression of old Zhu's family was so-so. She said, "What did she ask?"

"Just to ask why Sister Si Ni didn't come here. Is Sister Si Ni familiar with her?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"Not familiar at all." Zhou Xiao Mei poured out the water and replied.

They entered inside together. Mother Zhou was peeling peanuts and watching TV. Zhou Gui Lai and Gang Zi helped her peel them.

"Peel it off and send it to your sister San Ni. Got to eat more peanuts when pregnant. The child will be white and plump in the future." Mother Zhou said.

"Okay." Zhou Gui Lai agreed.

He and Gang Zi didn't pay old Madam Zhu's question any heed and didn't mention it. However, Zhou Xiao Mei was concerned.

Out of nowhere, old Madam Zhu cared about Si Ni. Besides, she wasn't someone who would care for no reason.

She told her mother about this.

Mother Zhou was shocked, and then said: "I haven't heard anything from Si Ni about conversing with her."

"You have to tell Si Ni to watch out. Don't let her go deceive her." Zhou Xiao Mei warned.

Mother Zhou took this matter to heart. In fact, Zhou Xiao Mei had really guessed right. Old Madam Zhu had ideas on Zhou Si Ni.

Originally, old Madam Zhu looked down on a country girl like Zhou Si Ni, but it couldn't withstand against her sister's ability.

She married to such a big boss who ran a clothing factory by himself and travelled in a car. The whole body's aura gave a rich vibe.

If one don't look upon the face of the monk, they would upon the face of the Buddha. When they become relatives, didn't it mean that they have such a big boss as their relative? Then the matter of arranging a good job in the future only required a sentence?

Also her fourth uncle's family. They can afford a large truck. Their conditions were good.

Then look at Zhou Si Ni. Although she was from the country and got the rural smell, she wasn't too terrible. She barely matched up to her grandson.

So, she had the intention to form a marriage.

For this matter, old Madam Zhu intended to ask old Madam Hu to be the middleperson.

However, old Madam Hu rejected. Old Madam Hu held a grudge against her for ridiculing her for matching Zhen Zhen to Hu Zi last time.

So she really didn't want to help this time. Especially when old Madam Zhu's grandson's conditions weren't so good.

So old Madam Zhu could only find Zhou Si Ni by herself. She wanted to copy old Madam Hu's method from that time and lure old Zhou Family's granddaughter. Then she'll let the young ones date by themselves.

She didn't believe that girl, Hong Xia with a rural household registration could resist the temptation of a capital household registration. The marriage would surely be a done deal by then.

Old Madam Zhu was somewhat satisfied with being in-laws with old Zhou Family. After all, they were relatively rich.

The only regret was that her filial eldest granddaughter had already been arranged to marry and failed to marry Zhou Kai. The honest boy didn't have the luck.

Chapter 493: The great cause of making a baby

Zhou Kai, who was said to be out of luck, had no time to come back.

But he was invited by Weng Guo Liang at their side to celebrate the New Year together.

Don't look at how capable Weng Mei Jia was at work, she wasn't very good at cooking. After all, as the youngest daughter in the family, there was no need for her to cook. Just having good academic performance was enough.

So her cooking skills were average. While Zhou Kai's cooking skills were sufficient. He showed his skills and wrapped the egg dough dumplings. Whether it was Weng Guo Liang or Weng Mei Jia, they were very satisfied with the food.

"At this time last year, we went to pay a New Year's Eve visit to Aunt Lin. This year we can't go back." Weng Mei Jia remarked.

The hospital added a few more surgery bed this year, so she remained. Of course, she could also go back, but she gave the opportunity to a married colleague.

"Should be able to ask for leave next year and go back." Zhou Kai said.

He also wanted to go back, but he really couldn't ask for leave. So he let it dropped. It was fine to stay here for the New Year.

"By the way, Elder Brother is going to transfer to a civil position?" Zhou Kai asked Weng Guo Liang.

He simply addressed Weng Guo Dong as Elder Brother.

"If it is early, he will transfer next year. At latest, it will be transferred the year after that." Weng Guo Liang nodded.

If one can't get promoted when they reached the age, they will have to retire. However, because the position wasn't low, they will be transferred to a civil position. Then they will have the opportunity to climb up in politics. This depended on their personal ability.

"Transfer to a civil position is good. If not, your elder brother will soon become an old bachelor and won't find a match at this side." Zhou Kai said.

"What can't find a match? It's because he doesn't want to find one. It's not that no one introduced someone to him." Weng Guo Liang responded. He got a girlfriend recently, but she went home for the New Year and didn't stay to accompany him.

In fact, there were people dating here. For example, many of the nurses here were girls. Especially new graduates, like his sister were an excellent choice for soldiers.

They were very popular. Even when their appearance was very ordinary, there will be many soldiers who would pursue them.

Not to mention his sister, who can receive love letters every day. Those aunts and uncles were very willing to introduce her a match.

"Mei Jia, if you find a boyfriend, you have to tell your second brother. Second Brother will check for you, understand? Some are human-faced but beast-hearted. They look good, but they are actually not good." Weng Guo Liang reminded.

About an hour away from here, there was a county city. In that county city, there were some girls who do that business.

Some people ran over there during their day off. Weng Guo Liang hadn't been there before. Some people sought him to go together.

Zhou Kai agreed with this and said: "Your second brother is right. Don't casually date. Before you date, we must agree to it."

Not to mention Weng Guo Liang, Zhou Kai had received these invites. Some soldiers were really very good and reliable. But no matter where they were, there were always good and bad.

The words are good. But Weng Guo Liang didn't want to look at him when he saw his old classmate won't bloom and gave him an eye roll.

"Did I say something wrong?" Zhou Kai asked in confusion.

"No." Weng Mei Jia said calmly.

She knew about his low EQ a long time ago. According to Aunt Lin, he failed to inherit her EQ, Whether it was his size or this EQ, he inherited from his father.

"Tomorrow I plan to go to the city to buy some apples and oranges and come back to eat. Eat too much meat will me overheated." Zhou Kai said: "Do you guys want? If you want it, I will bring you some back."

"Bring more." Weng Guo Liang replied.

Zhou Kai stayed here for a long time before he went back first. Weng Guo Liang rubbed his forehead and said, "Mom praised this kid to the sky as peerless. But you can see how he won't open up."

No thought in this aspect at all.

Weng Mei Jia said: "It's pretty good."

Weng Guo Liang looked at her in amazement: "Still pretty good? He's just like Elder Brother. Simply a blockhead. Not romantic at all."

He knew how to be romantic. If not, how can he find a girlfriend? What's more a good-looking one?

She went back this year because she hadn't gone back for a long time. If not, she will stay with him to celebrate the New Year. She was very good at cooking and often cooked soup for him.

Only his kind can please his wife!

Weng Mei Jia smiled, but didn't care much. He didn't understand now, so she'll wait for him.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai, who didn't know that their low EQ eldest son had made the girl secretly vow, was returning with Father Weng and Mother Weng.

They had been out to play for a day and had great fun.

Lin Qing He said, "It's quite desolate if you two eat it by yourself on New Year's Eve. How about coming over to our home and join our table? This year is mutton hot pot. With more people, it'll be lively."

Mother Weng's heart was moved. She looked at Father Weng and said, "Then we will join your table on New Year's Eve?"

Father Weng was helpless and said, "Guo Dong is coming back this year."

Really, his wife really didn't treat herself as a stranger. They hadn't become in-laws yet. It won't matter much after they become in-laws. Currently, it was embarrassing.

"Yes. Guo Dong is coming back. I almost forgot about him." Mother Weng remembered now.

"It's okay to bring Guo Dong and come over." Lin Qing He said, "I haven't seen him yet."

"Wait until New Year's Day and we'll bring him over to give New Year's greeting." Father Weng said with a smile.

Lin Qing He didn't comment and just said: "OK. We will be at home then. Any time will do."

"The second is better. You are too busy on the first," Father Weng responded.

"That's no problem either." Lin Qing He nodded. On the first, the employees will come over, so the house was quite noisy. So forget it. It'll be the second then.

Zhou Qing Bai was in charge of driving. He had no objection to this. His wife can decide.

After sending Father Weng and Mother Weng home, they then drove home.

Lin Qing He said, "The effect of this hot spring is really good." She felt her whole body was relaxed.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Since that side have set one up, other places will also as well. Maybe it won't be too far." The driving speed in winter was slow, so it seem to be a little far away.

Even though it was far away, there were a lot of people going there to soak in hot springs. One can see how the business was. And because it was the new year, they even raised the fee. At the beginning of the year, it was only ten yuan. Even back then, Mother Zhou felt it was too expensive.

Right now, it directly went up to 20 per person. About double.

According to the current development of the capital, there will definitely be other hot spring in the future.

Once they were home, it was late afternoon. Nobody were at home. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both ate at the hot spring, so they don't need to eat anymore.

The couple went out for a day, so they went back to the room to rest first. On the way, they also completed the great cause of making a baby.

Chapter 494: Old young match

If Weng Family was going have New Year's Eve dinner with them, then Lin Qing He planned to open stove in the dumpling shop. Since they weren't coming, Lin Qing He called everyone and went to join Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's table and enjoy the liveliness.

Basically all the descendants of old Zhou Family gathered there.

Even Chen Shan Shan was called over to have New Year's Eve dinner with them. Old Chen's side had no objection. After all, they were dating and was going to get married.

So this year it was okay to come over with Hu Zi for New Year's Eve dinner.

For such a large group of people, Zhou Qing Bai had to make preparation in advance. He custom ordered two large round tables, which just happened to have enough seating area.

Old Wang said: "This year's New Year is even more lively than in previous years."

"Ain't that right. It'll great if it's like this every year." Mother Zhou beamed.

Father Zhou was also full of joy: "A family that lives in harmony will prosper. Everyone, let's have a toast together."

Then all those who can drink alcohol stood up, and those who can't drink, had soft beverage. The two tables full was quite a feast.

Everyone had a merry New Year's Eve dinner. There was also a Spring Festival Gala on the TV, which was quite lively.

After eating, the young children went out for a stroll. Zhou brothers and the others also went out to play. There was no tranquility outside tonight.

"This year is a beautiful year." Zhou Xiao Mei smilingly remarked.

"Of course, it's beautiful. At our old home, Eldest Sister-in-law and the others are living well." Lin Qing He jollily responded.

"Fourth's wife, is Wang Yuan accustom to living at home? Did you call back to ask?" Mother Zhou asked.

"I just called today. Eldest Sister-in-law came to pick it up." Lin Qing He answered.

Since Wang Yuan went back with Er Ni, Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother saw the second son-in-law themselves. The original photo had them satisfied, let alone now. The couple never dreamt about having such a son-in-law?

Especially Wang Yuan was really peaceful. Of course, this was also due to his willingness to be peaceful. If he wasn't willing, his attitude can be very arrogant and wild. He was the second generation of power family in thing as well as becoming a rich generation by his own ability. How can he not be arrogant?

But toward his father-in-law and mother-in-law, he was approachable. And with his kind of identity, it naturally gave them a better impression of him.

When she talked to Eldest Sister-in-law on the phone, Eldest Sister-in-law was brimming with joy.

"Wang Yuan, this child is realistic. I can rest assured with handing over Er Ni over to him." Mother Zhou was very happy hearing this. Then she looked at Lin Qing He with a gentle look: "It's thanks to Fourth's wife's willingness to train Er Ni and nurtured her so well. If not, the other party might not set his eyes on her."

Lin Qing He couldn't stand the gaze in her mother-in-law's eyes and said, "I can't take credit for it. Er Ni is studious and willing to learn. On top of that, she is willing to listen. Only then, I would teach. Mother, those who won't listen, I won't teach, even if you want me to."

Mother Zhou was a little embarrassed. She straightened her face and honestly spoke: "At the beginning, I wanted you to teach Qiang Zi."

"That's all old history. Dont take it out and talk about it." Zhou Xiao Mei bowed down to her old mother.

Lin Qing He was now older and has a different mental attitude. What's more, her mother-in-law was certainly not young anymore. So normally, Lin Qing He wouldn't point her needle to the wheat, especially now it was the New Year.

"They will get married next year and Er Ni will move out in the future." Lin Qing He felt some reluctance. She didn't have a daughter. She taught Er Ni with her heart and it was almost the same as her daughter.

"The property that Wang Yuan bought is over there. Not far away. About ten minutes distance," Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"It's good to live there in the future. They don't need to cook on their own. Just two of them is troublesome right? Just come here to eat with us." Mother Zhou responded.

Zhou Xiao Mei was also willing: "Then ask them when the times come if they want to come over and eat. Just a bit more rice."

Lin Qing He looked at Zhou San Ni, who was watching the Spring Festival Gala, and gave her two oranges, "San Ni, how's your appetite?"

"I have a good appetite." Zhou San Ni grinned.

Li Ai Guo was with Zhou Qingbai, Su Da Lin and the others. They were still drinking and eating snacks. The women let them be. It only happened once a year.

"It's good that you have appetite. Eat more oranges and apples. At that time, when your eldest aunt and your third aunt were pregnant, I told them to eat more apples. Look at Tu Dou and Dong Zhi. They both look pretty handsome. "Lin Qinghe said.

"Is it useful to eat these?" Perplexed, Mother Zhou asked.

"Of course it works." Zhou Xiao Mei joined in. When she was pregnant, her fourth sister-in-law told her to buy fruit to eat. She didn't have to eat a lot every day, however, it shouldn't be omitted.

At that time, both she and Su Da Lin had jobs and were a dual-income household. The conditions were excellent. They didn't lack the money, so naturally they bought it.

When the baby was born, the skin was very good. And it wasn't easy to get heat rash or something.

Zhou Xiao Mei had seen heat rash on her nephews and nieces in her maternal family. It wasn't just rash, but also blister, the kind that required red medicine water to cure.

Children in the country often get their head shaved and was applied in scatters on their heads.

While her few didn't have any of these. All had very good skin.

"Then you have to eat more. Now we don't have to live in the same way as before." Mother Zhou said to Zhou San Ni.

She knew that the salary Fourth's wife given to the two of them wasn't low. Not mentioning the others, but the apples weren't too expensive. Still affordable.

"We have. Ai Guo bought a lot of apples, oranges, and bananas and kept them for me to eat." Zhou San Ni curled her mouth and smiled.

Lin Qing He was satisfied after hearing this.

"It's good that Ai Guo knows to dote you." Mother Zhou remarked.

Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo went back first. They walked back, Treated it as going for a stroll.

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "San Ni's marriage isn't bad. Although Ai Guo is a bit older, he really loves San Ni."

In fact, they weren't very satisfied with the fact that Li Ai Guo is ten years older than San Ni. But now that Li Ai Guo doted on San Ni. San Ni is more optimistic and cheerful. No more of that solemn appearance, right?

So looking at it this way, it wasn't bad.

Lin Qing He reacted and said, "Why do I feel that our old Zhou family is full of old and young match?"

Her Qing Bai was a lot older than her. Su Da Lin was a several years older than Zhou Xiao Mei. Wang Yuan was six years older than Er Ni. Also, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni...

Zhou Xiao Mei laughed. Mother Zhou chuckled as well: "It's fine as long as it isn't more than ten years gap."

After sitting here until ten o'clock, Lin Qing He went home with Zhou Qing Bai. Old Wang was sent back by Zhou Gui Lai. By the way, he slept at his god-grandfather's side and spent New Year's Eve together.

Old Wang doted his three god-grandsons and they knew it well. So as long as they had time, they were always willing to accompany their god-grandfather.

Whenever Zhou Kai came back during the summer vacation, he had to come over to stay in his god-grandfather's dormitory for the night.

Chapter 495: Holding hands

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai got home, it was getting late. They were also ready to go to bed.

After all, tomorrow was New Year's Day. Many people will come to pay a New Year's greeting.

Today cannot be counted as next year. But after today, it will be regarded as the New Year of 1984.

In 1984, she didn't intend to raise wages. All employees under her won't receive any increase, because the wage level wasn't very low. In addition, in 1985, it was the national wage reform. Lin Qing He planned to increase with them at that time.

Zhou Qing Bai checked all the accounts for this year a few days ago. Now he was very idle.

The two didn't sleep straightaway. They thought about the future together and then they felt sleepy. Zhou Qing Bai didn't forget to put his hand on his wife's belly and stroked it.

He was looking forward to the new year's arrival and his little girl following it.

If there is a good location next year, he will buy a few more at that time. All of which will be reserved for his little girl as a dowry.

Or, staying unmarried is fine too.

It started to snow in the middle of the night outside, but it stopped the next morning.

It also welcomed the first morning of 1984.

Once the family had breakfast, Ma Cheng Min came over with his wife, Huang Xiao Liu, and son, Ma Xiao Dan.

As for Aunt Ma, she was with Uncle Ma. On the fifteenth of December, Zhou Qing Bai had let her off for vacation. The two of them went over to the frontier to see their eldest son's family.

Their eldest son's family settled down in the frontier and couldn't ask for leave. So the old couple went to visit instead.

Lin Qing He had packed a red envelope for Ma Xiao Dan. The family sat here for a while before going to their relative's house.

Ma Cheng Min was a good man, but his wife Huang Xiao Liu was becoming more and more silent now.

Because there are some broken-mouthed women in the community, they will make irresponsible remarks behind them. Saying, Huang Xiao Liu wasn't worthy of Ma Cheng Min. It was due to Ma Cheng Min going to the countryside. If not, can Huang Xiao Liu match to Ma Cheng Min?

Aunt Ma had heard it once. She went straight up and slapped that young wife and dragged her to her home for explanation.

Have to say, this was very fierce. But it was also effective. Still, some words reached Huang Xiao Liu's ears.

Lin Qing He didn't know what to say. In fact, she didn't think it was a problem.

On most days, Uncle Ma got to go out and help pull goods to make some money, Aunt Ma helped in the dumpling shop, Ma Cheng Min was also busy. Ma Xiao Dan had to go to school.

No one managed the home. It was great that Huang Xiao Liu can work away at home.

Judging by the way she was, Lin Qing He can see had the sign of depression. She had to find some time to talk to Ma Cheng Min, so he can open her heart.

Not long after, other employees also came over. The children all hid outside, because they can't stand the crowd.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai entertained them.

There was one wave in the morning and another wave in the afternoon. Only then it was over.

Today, they won't be eating at Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bbai opened the stove at the dumpling shop and got Zhou Gui Lai to call his god-grandfather over. The whole family ate lamb hot pot together.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went to see the movie after eating. They had to buy tickets in advance, or else they couldn't get their hands on them.

Even so, it was still crowded.

Even though, it was New Year's Day, Lin Qing He's beverage shop didn't have a holiday break. It was subsidized with double wages. Cheng Yang, Cheng Yue and Si Ni were in charge there.

Because of the cold weather, the beverage and ice cream business, which was particularly popular in the summer, had dimmed a lot. The beverage shop did add other goods.

Popcorn, melon seeds, and peanuts were basically sold out every day. The business was also very good.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came out, it was almost half past nine.

At this time the shop was already preparing to close.

Si Ni was picked up by Gang Zi and the others ahead of time. Whenever Si Ni goes back, Gang Zi and the others would come to collect her.

Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue were left in the shop. They can go back together, so they don't worry about anything.

Lin Qing He greeted them before leaving with Zhou Qing Bai.

"A lot of shops have been added to this side this year." Lin Qing He looked left and right and remarked.

In the past, the beverage shop was thriving alone. Many other shops had been opened this year, and the business was booming.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced around and said, "Then we'll see if there is still a shop here after the New Year and buy another one?"

"If there is, of course." Lin Qing He agreed.

The profit of the beverage shop was huge, especially now that it was getting prosperous. The profit was increasing every month in the summer.

"Open a cigarette shop." Zhou Qing Bai said.

The cigarette business was very good. He noticed those who set up roadside stalls and their solid business.

Lin Qing He was a little surprised. She didn't expect that he wanted to open a cigarette shop and asked, "Why do you want to open a cigarette shop?"

"Do something different." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Although he didn't smoke, he still felt that cigarette shop's business shouldn't be too bad.

Lin Qing He smiled. Although her family's Qing Bai didn't have that concept, he knew that diversity would make the family's economic income structure more stable.

So she said: "Alright, listen to the head of our family."

The corner of Zhou Qing Bai's mouth raised slightly. He glanced at his wife, and stated, "Leave this to me. You don't need to worry about it."

"Okay." Lin Qing He responded, she would be delighted about not worrying about it.

Zhou Qing Bai looked around. It was pretty late at this time and there was no one. So he took his wife's hand. Lin Qing He looked at him in surprise. Though it was '84 and was reforming, most people dated in private.

It was still quite conservative. Few men and women held hands when they went out together.

With her Qing Bai's temperament, he can take the initiative to hold her hand?

"It's okay. There's no one." Zhou Qing Bai said as he stared at his wife with gentle eyebrows.

Lin Qing He curled her lips and smiled. Then she clasped his fingers and went home with her conservative old man.

She didn't expect to see Zhang Mei He when they went upstairs.

Zhang Mei He was an existence disdained by people and dogs in this area now. She often hooked up with a married man to do business and caused some shrews to tear her apart.

However, she was tough and never wavered at all. Still, her reputation was really bad.

Zhang Mei He saw the husband and wife were actually holding hands. It went without saying how her heart felt. There were many men in the surrounding neighborhoods who wanted to sleep with her, but none of them wanted to marry her home.

While Lin Qing He, that arrogant and overbearing woman, can be doted by such a man!

What was so great about Lin Qing He? She just got a higher degree and knew how to dress up a little, no? But in the end, she was from the countryside?

Chapter 496: Just missing a certificate

Naturally, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai paid her no heed.

Still, it was puzzling why Mei He would give up on a good life and persisted on walking this path?

No one governed her past matter. Later, she married a widower with children, but she was still climb over the wall. And it ended with a divorce. Since then, she broke the already broken jar.

It can only be said that the same rice can raise hundreds of different people.

It was only the second day of the New Year and Zhang Mei He came here early in the morning.

She waited for her family. She waited until late noon before she saw her sister, Zhang Mei Lian's arrival.

Zhang Mei Lian's complexion was pretty good. It was no wonder. The shop business was very good now. Each month, she received more than 200 yuan in dividends. This was much more than when she employed.

"Why did you only get back now? Don't you know how long I have been waiting for you." Zhang Mei He said angrily upon her return.

"Wait for me?" Zhang Mei Lian said.

"On New Year, you're not home. What are you doing outside?" Zhang Mei He asked.

Zhang Mei Lian raised her eyebrows and didn't say a word. Zhang Mei He understood when she saw her reaction. There was a man outside.

"I say, why are you like this." Zhang Mei He harrumphed. One look and one can tell this was a complexion of someone who didn't lack of a man.

"What's the matter?" Zhang Mei Lian asked.

Zhang Mei He went back to business. It was only when she went home that she heard that this girl had opened a clothing store by herself. She wanted to join in.

She had been in business for such a long time and had saved some money. She also knew that she can't go on like this. So, she wanted to partner together.

Zhang Mei Lian didn't agree. Her sister's reputation was terrible, how could she let her go there?

If people saw her, can they still do business?

She counted on the clothing store, so she directly refused: "Can't partner up. I partnered with someone. Now the business is pretty good. How can the other party be willing to split out a share of dividend?"

"You won't agree?" Zhang Mei He said.

"It's not a question about me agreeing or not. It's that I can't decide on my own. What's more, you have a bad reputation. The other party won't be willing to cooperate with you." Zhang Mei Lian responded.

"You aren't not at this side, how can the other party know?" Zhang Mei He couldn't help refuted.

"The person I worked with know you." Zhang Mei Lian stated.

Upon asking and learning that it was old Zhou Family's granddaughter, Xu Sheng Mei, Zhang Mei He became frustrated and couldn't help saying: "Then how did she cooperate with you?"

"I am me. You are you. We are different." Zhang Mei Lian said.

She didn't like staying at home either. After a meal, she picked up her bag and went directly to Xu Sheng Qiang's dormitory.

She lived here right. It had been like this for a while.

"Mei Lian, I thought you were going to live at home today." Xu Sheng Qiang placed her in his arms and said.

"I want to spend the New Year with you." Zhang Mei Lian curled her lips and smiled.

Xu Sheng Qiang was naturally happy. He didn't expect that such a beautiful capital girl would be willing to be with him.

"Will your sister come over?" Zhang Mei Lian continued.

"If my sister come, then she come. It's fine if she knows about our relationship." Xu Sheng Qiang said indifferently.

"You don't know. I was deceived by other men before. It led my poor reputation in your uncle's area. Your sister knows it too. And I am a few years older than you. Your sister had married well now. She couldn't possibly set her eyes on me as a sister-in-law." Zhang Mei Lian responded.

"She married into the capital and she dare not allow me to marry a girl from the capital? Besides, you were deceived in the past and it wasn't what you wanted. I don't mind those matter." Xu Sheng Qiang said.

Zhang Mei Lian looked at him and spoke: "Qiang Zi, I believe in you. I am willing to be with you. I don't care if you got a rural household registration. But you have to strive, understand? You have to work hard to let me live a good life."

"After the New Year, I will go to set up a stall. I will definitely let you live a good life." Xu Sheng Qiang nodded.

"Setting up a stall isn't a long-term solution." Zhang Mei Lian wasn't satisfied.

How can setting up a stall be considered as successful? People looked down on it.

Xu Sheng Qiang maintained: “It’s still very profitable to set up a stall. I can make more than 100 yuan a month!” He hawked clothes and made more than 100 yuan a month. This was way better than working in Zhao’s factory.

Especially when he didn’t have take other people’s attitude when he was hawking. How good was this? Xu Sheng Qiang was very satisfied with his current life, especially since he chased Zhang Mei Lian. The two became real couple in this dormitory. Just missing a certificate.

How much face is gained from marrying a girl from the capital and bringing her back?. Who in the village won't envy him when that happens?

Zhang Mei Lian didn't say anything. More than one hundred yuan. That was not low.

"The money you earned isn't handed over to me." Zhang Mei Lian stared at him.

"I'll manage my own money." Xu Sheng Qiang stated. Seeing that she wasn't pleased, he changed his stance and said: "When you marry me, I will leave the money to your care."

This way it won't be too concrete .

Xu Sheng Mei didn't know that her partner got entangled with her younger brother. What's more, they had plan to find a time this year to go back to the country to take care of the marriage formalities.

Zhao Family got many relatives. After all, how can there be little networking with such a high-ranking family?

Because Xu Sheng Mei had made money this year, she saved a little. So she had more confidence. However, she was still humble as always. At least in front of Zhao Family's relatives.

What made Xu Sheng Mei depleted was that people didn’t treat her as anything. Instead they treat her two idle sisters-in-law with smiles. It was because their household weren't low in the capital, Unlike her. She got no root at all.

No matter how kind or decent her attitude was, people still didn't take her seriously.

On the surface, Xu Sheng Mei was calm, but it went without saying she was angry. However, people didn't care whether she was angry or not.

After returning to the room, Xu Sheng Mei told these to Zhao Jun.

Zhao Jun said: "Then what do you want? They are all like this. Their family got money, would they give you any good attitude?"

So in the end, the point was that she had no money. She had married Zhao Jun though!

People still look down on her. Wasn't this Zhao Jun's problem!

"Tomorrow, I plan to go to my grandparent's. And also give New Year's greeting to my uncle. You come with me." Xu Sheng Mei said.

She didn't really want to go over it. But seeing Zhao Family's attitude now, she can't not go.

She still needed support from her maternal grand-family. If not, who in Zhao Family would put her in their eyes.

Even though her clothing shop made money, the money was just a fraction of Zhao Family's.

Zhao Jun didn't want to go: "If you want to go, go by yourself. I won't go there to suffer anger!"

Chapter 497: Hard on wife

Last year, when they paid them a New Year visit, who in old Zhou Family gave him a good attitude?

Especially at her uncle's side. They didn't even keep them for a meal. Think he likes to sit on a cold bench? What was so great about them? Wasn't it just opening a few shops? As if they were anything great.

Their Zhao Family's factories had now been fully acquired by them. After the account tallying, this year's revenue had reached 80,000.

What kind of money was this?

What can Zhou Family bring out to compare with his Zhao family's factory?

Why should he go over and sit on Zhou Family's cold bench?

How could Xu Sheng Mei not know what he meant? She said, "Don't underestimate my uncle's shops. They are very profitable. Maybe it might not be much less than our factory."

She had opened a clothing store and knew the profit, which was really good. Especially when the locations chosen by her was very good. There were people coming and going every day and business wasn't bad.

"Don't tell me this. I don't want to go around. You can take your brother over by yourself if you want tot go." Zhao Jun disgruntledly responded.

"Then you go find my brother and get him over for a meal. It's New Year. Can't possibly let my brother not come over for a meal." Xu Sheng Mei said.

Reaching this point, she felt aggrieved. She wanted to ask her brother to come over for dinner on New Year’s Eve this year. Even though her brother was a disappointment, he was still her brother. Since he started hawking wares, he made a lot of progress.

However, neither her mother-in-law nor her sisters-in-law agreed and told it was enough to pack a portion and send it over. Zhao Family planned to eat the New Year dinner on their own.

Still, Xu Sheng Mei wanted her brother to come over.

"Call yourself." Zhao Jun said.

"If I can, then I wouldn't get you to." Xu Sheng Mei said.

If Zhao Jun brought her brother home, the family won't say anything even when they had opinions. And if she went, Zhao Family might drive him out straight away.

Then both reason and face were lost.

Zhao Jun didn't want to go to Zhou Family, so he could only go over and call Xu Sheng Qiang. When he came, he discovered that this kid had hidden a woman in the room.

When he saw Zhang Mei Lian, it dawned on him. For once, he showed Xu Sheng Qiang a good attitude: "You kid, you got it."

Xu Sheng Qiang responded in embarrassment, "Brother-in-law, don't tell my sister."

"I know. Now hurry up and go home to eat." Zhao Jun said.

Xu Sheng Qiang turned to Zhang Mei Lian: "Wait for me at home. I will bring you a share later."

Zhang Mei Lian replied softly: "Go ahead. I'll be waiting for you at home."

At the same time, she didn't forget to glance at Zhao Jun. Seeing that Zhao Jun was also looking at her, she immediately lowered her head in shyness.

"Isn't this your sister's friend? How did you get the ability to get her back to your rented room? And into your hand?" Zhao Jun asked.

"En." Xu Sheng Qiang was quite proud and said, "It took half a month."

It took him half a month to bring Zhang Mei Lian to his rented room to live together.

Of course, Zhang Mei Lian rarely went to his place during the day. Only went there at night.

Zhao Jun mentally thought, with the way you are and got her in half a month? How good was he in that?

Sure enough, when Zhao Jun brought Xu Sheng Qiang back for dinner, Zhao family didn't say anything despite not being happy about it.

After eating, Xu Sheng Qiang returned with a midnight snack for Zhang Mei Lian.

Have to say, Zhao Family's food was excellent good. Zhang Mei Lian was satisfied with it.

She stayed for the night. The next day she left before Xu Sheng mei came.

Xu Sheng Qiang was also reluctant to follow her over to old Zhou's house to give New Year's greetings.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were both at home. People came and went during the New Year.

When Xu Sheng Mei and Xu Sheng Qiang arrived, Lin Qing He and the others were watching TV.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything about the siblings coming over. Her attitude was so-so.

After hearing Xu Sheng Mei mention her brother's resignation, Zhou Qing Bai said, "It's good to go back to the village. It won't be bad when you work hard."

"What go back to the village!? I am now hawking wares. It is very profitable!" Xu Sheng Qiang couldn't stand these words and directly uttered.

"Watch your tone with Uncle!" Xu Sheng Mei scolded lightly and then smiled: "Qiang Zi is now doing it alone. I get the goods from Brother-in-law Wang Yuan’s factory and he goes out to set up a stall by himself. It’s not worst than working to the factory."

She got the goods from the Wang Yuan Garment Factory. Zhou Qing Bai knew about it. But when he heard that, he advised: "Since you set up a stall, do it properly. The most important thing to do in business is to be peaceful. It's not about earning more or less. The main thing is to learn to socialize and handle matters."

These remarks were given as his uncle. Even when he was a little disappointed with his nephew Xu Sheng Qiang, he still gave advices with hope for his best.

Lin Qing He didn't say a word from beginning to end.

She didn't drive out the siblings directly because of looking upon her Qing Bai's face.

Xu Sheng Mei smiled and agreed. While Xu Sheng Qiang reluctantly said that he'll keep note.

They didn't keep them for a meal. Instead, told them go to their grandparent's to eat.

"I said we shouldn't come. They lecture me when I come!" Xu Sheng Qiang disgruntledly muttered when he went downstairs.

That was how how his business was. Those who want to buy clothes will buy them. If they don’t want to, then go away. Do they need to lick their cheeks and flatter others?

What's more, the style was good-looking. Even when he raised the price, people got to plead him to sell it.

As for socializing and handling matters, he didn't need his uncle to teach him. Since he didn't give him a job, then don't govern him so much!

Xu Sheng Mei also indifferently remarked: "Once you make money, everything you say is reasonable. You have no money now, so you receive lecture in whatever you do."

The siblings went to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side.

Upstairs, Lin Qing He continued to watch TV and didn't criticize her Qing Bai. He was different from her. She was from outside. So even with Father Lin and Mother Lin, she could break off without worry after seeing their virtues thoroughly. Because there was no so-called family affection at all.

Those two were his younger generations. So naturally he would say a few more words occasionally.

But looking at those two's reaction, they might be dissatisfied on the inside.

"Silly man. If you aren't protected by a cruel and unfeeling woman like me, don't know what will happen to you." Lin Qing He glanced at him.

Zhou Qing Bai grasped her hand and said nothing. While the feeling in his eyes came alive.

The fortune-telling old man said that his fate wasn't good. He should be sick and at pain at this age and the children wouldn't make progress.

After Zhou Qing Bai came back, he had thought how if she hadn't come then, maybe he would go home injured and not receive any good treatment.

That year, when he came back, she didn't let him do any work and let him get well. She served him well with delicious foods and drinks.

Even though she had no feelings for him then.

Something wasn't said, but Zhou Qing Bai understood in his heart that his wife was flawless in terms of treating him and the children despite occasionally being a little more domineering.

"It's been hard on Wife." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He amusedly gave him an eye-roll: "Watch TV. Don't go on about this. It won't work on me."

Chapter 498: Does she dislike me?

In the evening, Lin Qing He came over to find Zhou Xiao Mei to go to the bathhouse.

Zhou Xiao Mei complained: "Fourth Sister-in-law, do you know that hooligan, Xu Sheng Qiang went out to do it alone."

"It's okay to do it alone, Not a big deal" Lin Qing He carefreely responded.

Xu Sheng Qiang's temperament can't be changed. Nothing can be achieved. Even if he does, it will be temporary. Rabbit's tail can't grow longer.

But this wasn't what made Zhou Xiao Mei displeased. What made Zhou Xiao Mei dissatisfied was that Xu Sheng Qiang's attitude towards Su Da Lin was very disrespectful.

Two times when Su Da Lin spoke, Xu Sheng Qiang displayed his impatience to listen and immediately interrupted.

"He haven't made any money yet and already like this. Only one hundred or so yuan a month makes him feel proud!" Zhou Xiao Mei scolded.

Her family didn't eat his old Xu Family's rice, so what's so great? Her steamed bun shop was also very profitable. A profit of 500 yuan a month was safe estimate!

One hundred or so already made him like this?

Lin Qing He could imagine without asking. He probably didn't dare to be too arrogant at this side, while at his little uncle-in-law's side, he acted haughty.

"Work hard at earning money and strive to buy a house this year." Lin Qing He changed the subject and said.

This year was a very important year. Because next year's wage reform will cause prices to soar. Starting next year, prices will rise in the middle of the year. Especially for houses, which will inevitably also rise.

"Da Lin and I are planning to. However, we're still short a lot." Zhou Xiao Mei shook her head.

"If necessary, just come here to get some first. It's better to buy it early," Lin Qing He suggested.

To others, Lin Qing He won't say much. Zhou Xiao Mei and her were friends for so many years. Telling her to buy a house at this time was also giving her a guarantee.

Otherwise, it will increase in the future and they may not be able to afford it.

"Thank you, Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled: "When needed, I'll let you know."

"By the way, if there is a way to transfer the household registration, do you and Da Lin have any intention to?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It would be good if it could be moved. I heard that it's not easy to." Zhou Xiao Mei hesitated.

Now that they were at the capital, Zhou Xiao Mei had adapted to the life here. She didn't plan to go back to the county. Even though the county wasn't bad, it was incomparable to the capital.

So Zhou Xiao Mei intended to live here like this. After all, their career was here, right?

She also knew that it was difficult to transfer the household registration. Without connection, one may not necessarily be able to transfer it even when they got few thousand ready for the fee.

"Sister Weng's eldest son is going to return to the capital this year. Judging from their words, he will probably enter the Civil Affairs Bureau in the future. If there is a way then, I will ask." Lin Qing He mentioned.

On the second day of the New Year, Father Weng and Mother Weng had brought Weng Guo Liang to their house for dinner. Naturally, they knew that Weng Guo Liang was about to transfer back home.

Maybe he will enter the Civil Affairs Bureau then.

It was said he might enter, but it was basically confirmed. In all likelihood, he will work there.

Lin Qing He had this intention.

"But it also needs some mediation." Lin Qing He told Zhou Xiao Mei.

If there were internal connections, the cost won't be that large. Especially when it was safe. A situation like people taking the money and do nothing won't happen.

"Then Fourth Sister-in-law notify me then!" Zhou Xiao Mei eagerly responded.

Lin Qing He agreed.

"If we can move the household registration, we will be capital's citizen in the future." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Since they weren't local, children entering school was a large problem. It required her fourth sister-in-law's connection before they can attend elementary school smoothly.

Still, it can't keep going on like this. Better to solve the household registration issue early.

The sisters-in-law took a shower and went home feeling refreshed.

Naturally, Zhou Xiao Mei recounted this matter to Su Da Lin and Su Da Lin said gratefully: "Must thank ... Fourth Si... Sister-in-law."

Since the two of them came here, they really received a lot of care from Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law.

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "When our household registration is resolved, we can buy a house here. Then we will be veritable capital residents."

Su Da Lin grinned. Although he didn't say it, he liked the capital as well. It was a little bit cold in winter. Other than that, there were basically no faults.

"This...this year...Elder Cousin... Cousin Sister-in-law will... come." Su Da Lin said.

"Come then. When the time comes, find a shop farther away. Don't share location with us. Also, rent the house farther away. The rest is no problem," Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

Su Da Lin nodded.

After the fifth passed, the New Year spirit had faded a lot. On the sixth, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai drove Father Zhou, old Wang, and Su Da Lin to the hot springs for a break.

As for Mother Zhou, didn't bring. The hot spring was so expensive now. If she was brought, don't think about peace this first month.

Mother Zhou felt aggrieved. In fact, she wanted to go too. It was just she felt the price was too expensive. That place won't give a discount due to the large number of people. It was per person. What a cheat?

"Mother, what are you doing? You look so listless." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked when she came back with her two girls.

"Does your fourth sister-in-law dislike me?" Mother Zhou said aggrievedly.

Zhou Xiao Mei laughed in her heart and internally commented, Fourth Sister-in-law doesn't dislike you. She is afraid of you. Since she couldn't afford to provoke, she could avoid.

So she won't take you to play.

"How filial is Fourth Sister-in-law? Go to the park and ask those old ladies to see which daughter-in-law is like her?" Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't tell the truth and just uttered.

Naturally, Mother Zhou knew and said, "But your fourth sister-in-law doesn't want to take me there."

"That car doesn't have enough room. Wang Yuan's car can hold five people." Zhou Xiao Mei pointed out.

"She really doesn't dislike me?" Mother Zhou asked.

"If she does, would she still respect you so much? How much red envelopes did Fourth Sister-in-law give you and your father during the New Year?" Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned.

When Mother Zhou heard this, her face smiled. Fourth's wife gave her and her partner a red envelope each. A red envelope of fifty yuan. She gave them one hundred yuan in pocket money.

"Speaking of which, since Sheng Mei lost her previous child, why hasn't she been pregnant yet? Did she gain an illness root the last time?" Mother Zhou asked.

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't want to care about Xu Sheng Mei and responded, "Mother, get less involve in these things. They don't desire your care."

She won't worry about those who look down on her Da Lin. Even when they were her elder sister's son and daughter. It was all the same!

"Oh, these two siblings. Makes one fret." Mother Zhou lightly sighed: "Really, your eldest sister. Don't she know how to teach them well."

Zhou Xiao Mei peeled an orange for her mother and told her to eat it: "Eat an orange." And stop talking.

But old Madam Zhu from next door came over.

Mother Zhou's expression faded when she saw her and said in a hypocritical polite manner: "How come you got free time to drop by?"

Chapter 499: Good calculation

Mother Zhou didn't want to make trouble for herself when during the New Year season. Although she didn't want to see old Madam Zhu at all, she was still polite.

Old Madam Zhu had just seen it. Zhou Qing Bai drove over to pick up Father Zhou and the others. It was said that they were going to the hot springs.

They can really enjoy.

So, old Madam Zhu came over so soon. She knew Mother Zhou didn't want to see her. In fact, she look down on Mother Zhou, an old country woman. However, it was for her grandson (from daughter's side) in the end.

After all, with such an in-law family, the future of her grandson was bright.

Old Madam Zhu didn't mention the match-making right away. She chattered with Mother Zhou about gossips. Mother Zhou didn't talk very much. Only answering occasionally. This attitude can be said to be very obvious.

So old Madam Zhu couldn't talk about the matter she wanted to say. When she returned home, she told old Mister Zhu about it.

"I went over and gave New Year's greeting with good intention and she's still not willing to pay attention to me. Giving face and not accepting it!" Old Madam Zhu scolded.

"Enough. Since she doesn't pay attention to you, then you can go there less. Where did all this matter come from?" Old Mister Zhu responded.

"How can that do? I want to match our grandson to her rural granddaughter." Old Madam Zhu vetoed.

Old Mister Zhu was stunned for a moment. He didn't know that his wife had these thoughts. He uttered in impatience, "Forget it."

That grandson was currently a temporary worker. He didn't have a fixed work unit. Also, his look can't pass. It'll weird if old Zhou Family can set their eyes on him.

Didn't she see their grandson-in-law? He started his own factory.

"What? What's the matter? You dislike our grandson that much? What's wrong with him? He's safely working and got household registration in the capital. That girl got rural one!" Old Madam Zhu replied in displeasure.

Old Mister Zhu didn't want to talk to her anymore. Instead, he asked, "Open and close mouth is rural household registration. Then why do you want to introduce her to your grandson?"

"Well, isn't old Zhou Family's condition good? And that girl's sister is going to marry a big boss. Our grandson's work is also unstable right now. If he gets together with her, then won't her brother-in-law introduce the next one?" explained old Madam Zhu.

Old Mister Zhu really didn't consider about this. In fact, there was this point. If it works out, it would be good. In his opinion, he also wanted to be relatives with old Zhou family. After all, old Zhou family was really nice. Not like those cunning and deceitful kind.

"Go talk to Sister-in-law Hu?" Old Mister Zhu said.

It wasn't that old Madam Zhu hadn't sought old Madam Hu out. That old woman still held grudge on her remark on her family Zhen Zhen's matchmaking matter from last time. So she wasn't willing to take up the task.

However, old Madam Zhu had been neighbors with her for so many years. how could she not know old Madam Hu's character. So, she came knocking with a gift and good-naturedly conversed with old Madam Hu. If this matter succeed, then when the time comes, she won't short her a red envelope.

Only then old Madam Hu budged and expressed that she would ask when she had time. As for the red envelope or something, no need.

Old Madam Zhu insisted that the red envelope must be given. With this, old Madam Hu displayed more politeness, chatted with her and then bid her her farewell.

Old Mister Hu was also at home. He said puzzledly: "What a rare sight. Doesn't her family look down on the rural household registration?"

Last time old Madam Hu wanted to match up with Hu Zi and Zhu Zhen Zhen. Old Madam Hu knew about it. According to old Mister Hu, Hu Zi was a good young man. If it works out, it won't be too bad in the future.

However, old Madam Zhu disapprove and disdained Hu Zi's rural household registration.

Why didn't she dislike it now?

"Zhu Zhen Zhen is going to marry out. Her grandson is going to marry one back. Of course it is different." Old Madam Hu replied.

If she married out, the capital city's will become rural one. And when he marry one back, the rural's will become capital city one.

"However, it's due to seeing Hong Xia's sister marrying a rich brother-in-law. She want to get linked to this family." Old Madam Hu continued.

Everyone had been old neighbors for most of their lives. Who didn't know another's thoughts.

Old Mister Hu clicked his tongue, "What good calculation."

Old Madam Hu was willing to help speak for them. It would be great if it works out. She could still get some benefits. And could be regarded as their matchmaker. Another connection.

If it doesn't, it didn't matter much. Anyway, it wasn't her grandson getting rejected by others.

Afterward Mother Zhou sensed the two women's attitude towards her improved. She didn't think much about it.

Zhou Si Ni had been studying very hard recently. Because when school starts this year, she will attend night school with Gang Zi.

Initially, Zhou San Ni was going to be included. But she was pregnant now. So she definitely can't go.

Zhou Si Ni's foundation was relatively weak, so Lin Qing He didn't arrange her to attend to night school after coming to the capital for so long. She had been studying by herself.

Zhou Er Ni was guiding her. Lin Qing He too.

Recently, she often went to hot springs. She felt that her body was different.

"This year, when night school starts, you can attend class." Lin Qing He said as she looked through her homework after doing gymnastics.

Zhou Si Ni curled her lips. It was obvious she was delighted, "Aunt, can I reach my sister's level?"

She felt her sister had become brilliant now. She can do everything.

"Study hard and you won't be worse than your sister." Lin Qing He stated.

Zhou Si Ni nodded earnestly. She must study hard. Only when she came to the capital did she know how developed the city was. One can't keep up without studying hard. Even Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue graduated from high school!

She only reached third grade. Not enough to show.

Lin Qing He was pleased to see that she was working so hard. She would support her as long as she knew how to make progress in a proper way.

"We will recruit two more people this year." Lin Qing He invited Ma Cheng Min over to their home and declared.

Ma Cheng Min was dumbfounded and asked, "Currently there are enough manpower?"

"This year I plan to let Hu Zi go out to set up a street stall by himself. Let him try to go it alone. That side lack of staffs, so I will recruit one more to keep as a substitute." Lin Qing He explained.

Xu Sheng Qiang had started to set up stalls. How can she let Hu Zi lag behind him? Besides, Hu Zi had been brought over for some time. What should be taught was mostly taught. Now he had a match, it didn't hurt to let him go out and make his way.

When he get married in the future, he'll be a head of the family. He got to support the house. It was time to go out and gather experience.

She had brought these nephews and nieces over. She really didn't intend to tie them down for the rest of their life. If they had the ability, they can go out and do it alone. They will receive support from her side. If they didn't have the ability, then honestly settle down and watch the shop for her.

Ma Cheng Min nodded when he heard this.

"About your wife. Spend more with her during your free time. There's still a week before work start. I will grant you three more days off. In total, ten days. You can accompany her back to her maternal home to relax." Lin Qing He said.

Chapter 500: Gain three jins over New Year

Ma Cheng Min went home and told Huang Xiao Liu. Huang Xiao Liu was overjoyed. Like over the moon overjoyed. She hadn't gone home since she came to the capital. So when Ma Cheng Min wanted to take her back to the village, her face revealed a rare smile.

Hearing that it was Lin Qing He's idea, Huang Xiao Liu made a basket of steamed cakes. Which were soft and delicious. Exceptionally good.

Except for leaving some for her son Ma Xiao Dan, the rest was brought to Lin Qing He's side.

"This steamed cake is really good. Did you make it?" Lin Qing He gave her face. She took a bite on the spot and asked Huang Xiao Liu.

"This is a specialty from my hometown. Teacher Lin, I'm glad you don't dislike it. I will make it for you when I come back." Huang Xiao Liu grinned.

Hearing that they were going back to the village, she was excited.

Lin Qing He understood that she might not find her self-worth in the capital, so she agreed.

This steamed cake was delicious. When Zhou Qing Bai came back, Lin Qing He gave him a taste.

Zhou Qing Bai also thought it was good. Lin Qing He suggested, "What do you think of selling this steamed cake as breakfast in the shop?"

"?" Perplexed, Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife.

This steamed cake was naturally good. He felt it was tasty to eat, but the profit probably won't be high.

"Get Huang Xiao Liu to make some, put it in the shop and try selling it. Consider it as change of taste," Lin Qing He said.

Initially, she hadn't planned this aspect. But this steamed cake was indeed delicious to eat, so Lin Qing He came up with this thought.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai didn't care about this profit. But seeing his wife had this plan, he had no objection.

Tomorrow Ma Cheng Min and Huang Xiao Liu will take Ma Xiao Dan home. So Lin Qing He went over to bring this matter up to Huang Xiao Liu.

"Can this steamed cake be sold? Does anyone want it?" Huang Xiao Liu's accent was still heavy. Still, it was in Mandarin.

Lin Qing He said: "I found it delicious. Your skill is extraordinary."

Huang Xiao Liu rarely received praise from others. She felt a little shy at Lin Qing He's compliment. At the same time, she was moved.

"I don’t know how other people will find it. I was thinking leaving it until you and Cheng Min to come back. You can get up early every morning, steam some and send some over to try to sell it? If the business is good, then it will permanent afterwards. "Lin Qing He said.

"I'm just afraid that it sell well." Huang Xiao Liu was excited and a little nervous.

"Generally speaking, it won't be impossible to sell. According to today's quality, someone will want it." Lin Qing He assured.

Her stomach wasn't picky. But still, this steamed cake was wonderful. It wasn't a bad idea to let people who often eat at the dumpling shop to occasionally change the taste. As long as Zhou Qing Bai gives a few words of recommendation, it will generally sell.

Ma Cheng Min went to buy tickets. He only heard about it when he got home.

He felt grateful. He understood Lin Qing He's intention. This was because his wife's mentally was a little repressed. It was why she gave him a few more days off and let him take her back to the village to relax. And also found such a task to do. It can make his wife feel much better.

Because of the two good news in a row, Huang Xiao Liu really had a beam on her face. Early the next morning, she and Ma Cheng Min took Ma Xiao Dan back to her maternal home.

Toward Huang Xiao Liu's case, Lin Qing He truly wanted to stretch out her hand and give a hand.

This rural young woman was very responsible. But she had a sense of inferiority in addition to this. She understood clearly in her heart that if Ma Cheng Min hadn't gone to the countryside, she, an illiterate country girl, would not have been able to marry such a man.

Since coming here, Lin Qing He noticed how cleaned the place was when she visited despite how recluse she was. It showed that she was neat and loved tidiness.

It was just that she hadn't adapted to here very much since she came here. The surroundings were too different from where she originally lived. Coupled with the pressure of some rumors and gossips from some people outside, she became depressed and unhappy.

Lin Qing He didn't want /a perfectly fine person to be infected with depression. Simply too misfortunate. So seeing that she had this skill, Lin Qing He was willing to give her a try.

Find something to do and have the opportunity to realize self-worth while taking care of her family. This way, she won’t be in self-doubt and self-denial.

Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop opened again. He also found a temporary worker to wash the dishes.

It was still a while before school starts. Lin Qing He was idle, so she gave Si Ni pointers. While she was at it, she came over to the dry good shop to see Zhou San Ni.

Zhou San Ni ate well. After the New Year, she got a lot rounder.

Lin Qing He smiled and commented, "It seems that Ai Guo gave you his share."

Zhou San Ni blushed, "I don't know what's going on. I feel I can eat all the time."

Basically, she was hungry every so often. So she felt that she was really fat.

"It's normal. People who are pregnant have better appetites." Lin Qing He said. She has no experience in this, but she also knew that one shouldn't eat too much. So she advised Zhou San Ni to restrain herself occasionally and consume appropriate amount.

Zhou San Ni agreed and said, "Fourth Aunt Si, is Hu Zi's match confirmed?"

They had New Year’s Eve dinner together. She knew that Hu Zi had brought Chen Shan Shan over, but didn't find out too much. So she asked about it this time.

"If there is no mishap, it is confirmed." Lin Qing He smiled.

The relationship between Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan was developing very fast. Perhaps due to the characteristic of this era. Relationships weren't too complicated. The two young people legitimately dated under the elders' approval.

"That's great. When Second Maternal Aunt know about it, she would be delighted." Zhou San Ni grinned.

Lin Qing He didn't pay much attention to these things. Everything was up to fate. If fated, then it was natural wonderful. If not, it can't be forced.

Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan returned after the Lantern Festival.

This year, the snowstorm was relatively heavy. There was even heavy snowfall during the Lantern Festival. The weather remained terrible for the next few days.

When Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan returned to the capital, Lin Qing He's semester had already started.

Ma Cheng Min and Huang Xiao Liu's family of three had also returned. During this icy weather and snowy ground, there wasn't much business after opening the shop. till, the time arrived. Lin Qing He still gave order to open the shop. Everyone who needed to go to work, went to work.

When Lin Qing He returned from work, she saw Zhou Er Ni’s much rounder face and smiled: "Went back and got fed a lot of delicious food by your mother, right?"

Zhou Er Ni felt embarrassed. Every day during the New Year, there was nothing to do. So she ate and drank at home all day long. Especially when her mother made hearty meal because of Wang Yuan's arrival. It was hard not to gain weight.

When she came back this time, she also brought some home specialties, "My mother marinated a lot of salted duck eggs. One share for my grandparents and another for here."

Chapter 501: Restless

The salted duck eggs marinated by Eldest Sister-in-law were excellent. Especially oily. Comparable to those marinated by Lin Qing He.

What's more, the ducks were raised by Eldest Sister-in-law by the river. They ate snails, small fish and shrimps. So the duck eggs that were laid were especially flavorful.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's share was sent over. Lin Qing He's side also gave some to Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo. They opened their own stove. As for the others, they ate together with them here.

"Second Uncle knows that Fourth Aunt and Fourth Uncle brought San Ni and Ai Guo here. He's overjoyed about it," Zhou Er Ni mentioned.

"Why tell your second uncle this?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Er Ni wasn't a talkative person. At these words, she felt guilty: "It's Second Aunt. She keep telling Second Uncle that Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt doesn't take care of Second Branch. I couldn't help it."

Because of the relationship between the two families, after bringing Wang Yuan back, she took him over to have a look at old Zhou's house. It was then heard her second aunt complaining to her second uncle at the door. It was obvious that there was a quarrel.

Saying something about taking care of first branch's nieces and taking them to the capital. Also taking care of third branch, helping them to buy a shop in the county and the like.

Zhou Er Ni couldn't hold back after listening for a while, so she went in. Naturally, she recounted about Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo's trip to the capital.

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It wasn't just San Ni couple, but also Zhou Xia, the eldest son of second branch. He was now able to make his own furniture in the furniture factory in the city.

In the past, it was this fourth uncle, Zhou Qing Bai who pulled connection to get him in.

Her second aunt said those words without blinking an eye, so Zhou Er Ni couldn't help speaking out.

After knowing about it, Eldest Sister-in-law specially went over here to mention it. She also explained that Zhou San Ni's body was in a bad state and was taken to the capital to see a doctor.

It was just that Second Branch weren't told about these things.

Second Brother was stunned when he heard Zhou San Ni wasn't in good health and couldn't give birth to a child. Second Sister-in-law too. She didn't believe it initially, but Eldest Sister-in-law said they can ask Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law!

In short, Second Sister-in-law lost face at the end of the fuss. While Second Brother was too ashamed. He, as the father, didn't know these things.

"It's not that you don't know what your second aunt's temperament is like. What the point of arguing with her about these things? Liu Ni is like her." Lin Qing He said after listening to her. Er Ni was defending her.

Speaking of Liu Ni, Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips again, and finally told: "Fourth Aunt, Liu Ni is married."

"Huh?" Lin Qing He didn't want to know anything about Zhou Liu Ni's matters, but still, she shocked when she heard this.

Zhou Er Ni recounted the things that happened at home this year.

Zhou Liu Ni was pregnant. She was pregnant before getting married. The child was the loafer's in the same village. That loafer didn't want to recognize it at first.

Because he knew he wasn't the only one Zhou Liu Ni had enter the woods with. How can he recognize this baby so easily?

But in the end, he thought back and found out that Zhou Liu Ni hadn't been with any guys from other village for a long time. Basically, she only entangled with him, so this kid was his for sure.

Zhou Liu Ni didn't know about it was during the New Year's Eve dinner. She was eating well and suddenly became nauseous since then.

No one took it seriously. It was only when the neighbor encountered her retching few times in a row and casually remarked how it seemed like she was pregnant?

Second Sister-in-law had heard it and talked back directly.

That young wife became displeased. Especially when Zhou Liu Ni liked to hang out with those little hooligans. Many people knew this.

Many people had pointed and gossiped behind their back. Some people even said she have did that in the rice fields with the hooligans and let's hope that she don't have unmarried pregnancy!

As a result, it was spread throughout Zhoujia Village.

They didn't dare to say it in the open. As Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother will welcome their capital's son-in-law's arrival this year. Both of them were nice. They had a good reputation in the village. Few people would bring it up. After all, it wasn't a sure thing. .

However, there were still some people who found Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law having better life now an eyesore. When Wang Yuan wasn't present, they jokingly asked Eldest Sister-in-law if she knew about it.

Eldest Sister-in-law's legs became weak at the time and she went knocking on the door. She sought for Second Sister-in-law. Second Sister-in-law became mad. Finally, she was taken to the health clinic for examination. As long as she wasn't pregnant, it would be the best evidence!

Unexpectedly, Zhou Liu Ni was really pregnant. She was a month and a half!

Even the fiery Second Sister-in-law was stunned. Zhou Liu Ni was stunned as well. She didn't expect to be pregnant. She went to the hospital to get a condom, so she couldn't be pregnant.

Then she tried her best to recall and then remembered that she was with someone in the wheat rick in the sun-drying courtyard more than a month ago.

Only then she told her mother who the child belongs to. Her mother punched her head and slapped her face twice.

In the end, the loafer married Zhou Liu Ni. She married on the eighth of Januaury.

After the seventh, she married. There was no wedding banquet. This showed how rushed it was. Still, Second Brother's branch's reputation became stinky.

It was really bad in the village. Despite the free love era, what kind of place was the countryside? How old was she and she became pregnant?

So what reputation can they have? Then there was the loafer's family. It wasn't any good household. Their reputation was notoriously bad in the village.

Zhou Liu Ni married over with such stained reputation, so can she possibly have a good life?

"Does Wang Yuan know about it?" Lin Qing He didn't have any expression after listening, just asked.

"Wang Yuan paid it no heed." Zhou Er Ni answered. First it was Xu Sheng Mei's matter and now Zhou Liu Ni's matter occurred. It was impossible to say that it wasn't shameful.

Even when their family had separated and had nothing to do with them, there was still some impact.

Fortunately, Wang Yuan didn't care about this. The family had separated. It was second branch's matter. Won't hinder first branch.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Don't tell your grandparents this matter."

Although Lin Qing He wanted to provoke her mother-in-law, but decided to drop it after some more reconsideration. This old lady had a traditional mind. Last time she was almost fell deeply ill from anger with Xu Sheng Mei's matter. This time it was her direct granddaughter and the trouble she invoked was known throughout the village.

It seem this old lady will have no face to go back all her life.

So forget it. Let her keep her mindset, wanting to go back to the village to show off.

Zhou Er Ni didn't plan to tell her grandparents. There was no point to. It would only add more worry and anxiety.

She told Fourth Aunt, so she can keep in mind.

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Lin Qing He was definitely going to let Zhou Qing Bai know about such a matter. Zhou Qing Bai's face was extremely dark after hearing it.

"Since she's married now, no need to spend energy on this matter anymore." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

She deliberately did this. Purposely chattered about this to her Qing Bai. After all, back then, she had sent Zhou Liu Ni back to her place on the spot really forcefully.

However, the facts proved that her judgement and decisiveness weren't wrong. This Zhou Liu Ni was the master of restlessness.

Chapter 502: Engagement

But now that she was married, she must settle down even when she doesn't want to. After all she was entering the guy's household. Otherwise it would be harming people.

Lin Qing He gave Eldest Sister-in-law a call. She didn't even ask about Zhou Liu Ni. Just talked about Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni.

"Her father and I have no objection. It depends on Wang Yuan's side to chose a day." Eldest Sister-in-law grinned.

If they weren't satisfied with a son-in-law like Wang Yuan, then what can satisfy them?

This time, Wang Yuan's performance had eased Eldest Sister-in-law's mind. It had let her know that not all son-in-laws from the capital looked down on the countryside like that nephew-in-law.

In fact, Eldest Sister-in-law didn't think about what kind of accommodation to arrange for Wang Yuan at home.

The room was new and bright. The quilts and bedding were all brand new. In order to welcome him, even the bowls, chopsticks and enamel cups were all replaced with new ones.

She had also asked Zhou Xia to help out and make a new table. None of these can make one feel disgusted.

It was the rural toilet that city folk feared the most. That was why Eldest Brother cleaned it once a day. Using soil to cover it would mostly solve it.

Eldest Sister-in-law creatively made something good to eat every day. Beside three meals a day, there were also various snacks. Eldest Sister had pulled out all her tricks up her sleeve.

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She didn't have this patience when coaxing her son.

Have to say that this hard work made Wang Yuan have a particularly good impression of this mother-in-law's home.

This time, not only did Zhou Er Ni come back plumper, Wang Yuan as well. After going back for more than 20 days, he gained almost five jins.

It can be seen how good the food was.

And Eldest Sister-in-law was overjoyed to be able to nourish Wang Yuan, a golden and precious son-in-law from the capital, plumper. On top of that, it wasn't hard for Wang Yuan to make some in merry mood when he wanted to.

Didn't he get on Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's good side? They was almost treated him as their grandson.

So one can imagine how happy Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou was after he visited.

Lin Qing He can sense the joy Eldest Sister-in-law exuded over the phone. Then they merrily chatted some more before hanging up.

From the start to the end, Zhou Liu Ni was never brought up.

Wang Yuan came over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou with three auspicious days. This was what his mother-in-law said. Find the old couple for the date selection.

When the time comes, let them know when to come over for the wedding banquet.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou saw that it was for this, so they were certainly ecstatic.

The three auspicious days were split between March, April, and May.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's thoughts were to set it after the autumn harvest. Out of the whole year in the countryside, one can only have free time after the autumn harvest.

However, Wang Yuan was obviously reluctant to wait that long and these dates were chosen.

He fancied his wife. Although his mother-in-law's family was from the countryside, they were reasonable. In future, they would go back and visit occasionally when they found time. The other issues were basically no problems.

He definitely wanted to marry her back sooner. This way, he could hug his wife to bed earlier, right?

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou called the village. Hearing the time was so rushed, Eldest Sister-in-law immediately laughed.

Wang Yuan had often told her that he wanted to get married earlier.

So Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother discussed and chose April. It won't appear to be so anxious, but it wasn't too push back either. They also took into consideration of son-in-law's anxious to marry their daughter back.

"Marrying in April. This is too soon." Lin Qing He remarked after learning about it.

Wang Yuan was present. He quickly said, "It's not too early. It's a long time until April."

"What I mean is to hold it after the autumn harvest. Only then, it'll be idle. Your father-in-law and mother-in-law can come and stay for a few more days. I didn't expect the date to be so close." Lin Qing He explained.

"That's because my mother-in-law is looking out for me. She knows how much I want to marry." Wang Yuan grinned.

Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni's wedding date was set. In April this year. Now they were considered engaged.

Lin Qing He found a time to talk to Zhou Er Ni about work.

Her intention was to ask Zhou Er Ni, when she gets married, would she go to take a position in Wang Yuan's factory.

Zhou Er Ni shook her head: "I'm fine here. I don't plan to go to his factory."

Wang Yuan wanted her to come over and mentioned it to her. But Zhou Er Ni really didn't want to. Of course, it was okay to go there occasionally. But in terms of work, she preferred to be at her fourth aunt's clothing store.

Looking at her attitude, Lin Qing He didn't comment. She just said, "When you get married in the future and you are pregnant, you have to tell me earlier, alright?"

Zhou Er Ni blushed and responded, "Fourth Aunt, it's still early."

"What early? It's only a few months away. It'll pass in a blink of an eye." Lin Qing He said.

She'll marry in April, which was really close. Since Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had discussed it with Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law, there was nothing to say.

When Xu Sheng Mei came to see her grandma, she learned about Zhou Er Ni's engagement with big boss like Wang Yuan and that it was in April of this year.

Her heart felt stifled then.

How can she not feel uncomfortable. There was no way to compare. She tried her best to find a marriage like Zhao Family and had even cause a shameful stir. While Zhou Er Ni silently obtained such a good marriage.

Look at Wang Yuan's attitude towards her, then look at Zhao Jun's attitude towards her. How ambitious was Wang Yuan? While Zhao Jun?

Putting it nicely, he can eat without working. And in more unpleasant way, he was a person who have nothing to do other than eating as he waits for death.

Xu Sheng Mei suffocated from anger. After seeing her grandma, she didn't even come to the dumpling shop. Just went straight back. She didn't return to Zhao's house either. She gone over to the clothing shop she partnered up with Zhang Mei Lian.

When she saw her brother was there, she came in.

Zhang Mei Lian kept a little distance from Xu Sheng Qiang.

"Sheng Mei, how come you're free to come over?" Zhang Mei Lian asked.

"I'm just here to take a look. Qiang Zi, why are you here?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.

"Qiang Zi wants to go set up a stall. So he came over to get the clothes." Zhang Mei Lian answered.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't think too much. She was a little relieved to see her brother grow up so much and said, "Alright then. Take and go to hawking." She didn't want her brother to have so much contact with Zhang Mei Lian.

"I know. Sister, go back first." Xu Sheng Qiang urged.

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Xu Sheng Mei has been out for some time. It was time to go back, otherwise her mother-in-law will nag again.

As soon as she left, Xu Sheng Qiang pulled Zhang Mei Lian into his embrace again: "Why are you pushing me away as soon as my sister come? You are already my woman."

"Your sister hasn't accepted me yet." Zhang Mei Lian said.

"What does it matter? Once you are pregnant, how can she not agree?" Xu Sheng Qiang responded. He planned to turn the raw rice into mature rice: "But it's been so long, why aren't you pregnant yet?"

Chapter 503: All this is for what?

Zhang Mei Lian froze. She didn't know why she hadn't yet.

Xu Sheng Qiang was young and energetic. She stayed at his place for the night every night. It had been a while and she was still not pregnant.

Zhang Mei Lian felt a little bit guilt. After all, she had aborted two children. It can't be that her body had been damaged?

She responded: "How can it be so fast? You haven't brought me back to your house to see your parents and you want me to be pregnant? Can I still keep my reputation?"

"I'm doing this for your own good. Aren't you afraid that my sister will know about the two of us? If you are pregnant, what can my elder sister say?" Xu Sheng Qiang said. Looking at her expression, he continued, "Mei Lian, if you marry me, Zhao Family will also be your relatives in the future."

Zhang Mei Lian decided to find a time to go to the hospital for an examination. If she can't get pregnant what should she do?

But before she went to the hospital for an examination, Xu Sheng Mei stumbled upon her and Xu Sheng Qiang's matter.

It all started with Zhao Family's supper that day. They made delicious abalone congee, which was a rare delicacy.

Xu Sheng Mei saw that there were about two bowls of it left in the pot, so she packed them up for her brother to taste.

She came and knocked on the door. Xu Sheng Qiang came to open the door. He didn't think much about it. Just thought someone knocked on the wrong door.

After all, his sister didn't drop by during night and there were no other acquaintances around. Who could have thought, he would see his sister when the door opened.

Xu Sheng Qiang was shocked. And a little panicked as he didn't plan to let his sister know about this matter either.

He blocked his sister outside and refused to let in. Xu Sheng Mei didn't even want to go in, but her brother's attitude made her suspicious.

However, she didn't intend to go in and see what was going on the spot. She let her brother keep the food and left. Then she inquired around with other people.

Others naturally knew about Zhang Mei Lian's matter. After all, it had been going on for a long time. Basically, she had spent the night here for the past two or three months. Just short of moving in.

Seeing her made inquiries, they told her.

Xu Sheng Mei's heartbeat skipped for half a beat. She immediately went to Zhang Mei Lian's dormitory. Sure enough, Zhang Mei Lian's dormitory was empty. There was no one inside!

Xu Sheng Mei came over to her brother again. She could hear the voice inside when she leaned on the door to listen. Those were the voice of Zhang Mei Lian and her brother!

It was getting late. And it won't be pretty to make a ruckus like this. So Xu Sheng Mei dropped it.

When she returned to Zhao's house, her complexion was very bad. Especially when Zhao Jun drove of to somewhere to mess around. Xu Sheng Mei hid in the room. She was so anger that she was close to smashing something!

After breakfast the next day, she went out with a black face.

"I don't know who she's showing that face to. That little clothing shop can only earn so much in a month. Now she's so proud!" Mother Zhao barked after she departed.

Initially, she thought she could control her son and prevent him from going out and stay at home. Who could have known she was useless and couldn't rein him at all.

And after marrying for so long, she didn't even lay an egg!

Mother Zhao had insinuatingly spoke before, but Xu Sheng Mei wasn't one to take it lying either. She said that she fell hard last time and hadn't recovered yet.

Mother Zhao disliked this.

Back to Xu Sheng Mei. She came over to the clothing store and saw Zhang Mei Lian opening the store.

As for Xu Sheng Qiang, he was currently sleeping in the rented room. Have to say, Zhang Mei Lian put her heart into this clothing store.

More than 200 yuan in dividends a month. This was much more than her previous employment. How can she not put in effort?

"Sheng Mei, you are so early..." Zhang Mei Lian was surprised to see her coming.

But before she finished speaking, a 'SLAP' rang out. Xu Sheng Mei came up directly and slapped her.

"Sheng Mei!" Zhang Mei Lian covered her face and looked at Xu Sheng Mei incredulously.

"What's going on with you and my brother!" Xu Sheng Mei didn't bother to talk nonsense with her and said straight to the point.

Zhang Mei Lian understood. She knows! Instantly, panic set in: "Sheng Mei, it's not what you think..."

"It isn't what I think? You've been keeping it from me since last year. Thinking me like I really don't know anything, right?" Xu Sheng Mei looked at her coldly, "Zhang Mei Lian, don't forget, who pulled you up and got you to partnered with me on this shop? If not, you probably be opening the door and do business like your sister now!"

Zhang Mei Lian's face flashed green and white: "Sheng Mei, I know I done you wrong in this matter, but this is not my fault. It is Qiang Zi who pursue me too strongly."

Xu Sheng Mei's face became even colder. How could she not know what kind of thing Zhang Mei Lian was? Was she worthy of being with her brother?

But considering this clothing store and how she couldn't keep watch on her own everyday, she needed Zhang Mei Lian to continue. She spoke: "I won't dawdle on these with you. Split with my brother. Don't interact with each other anymore in the future and we can continue to be partners!"

Once she recruited someone to come and watch the shop, she would dismiss Zhang Mei Lian straightaway. Absolutely without mercy!

Zhang Mei Lian hurriedly said: "Sheng Mei, I know that you don't like the things I have done before. It wasn't what I want. Qiang Zi and I really like each other. Don't separate us please?"

Xu Sheng Mei's face had ashen: "You just want me to make it clear, don't you?"

Zhang Mei Lian glanced at her. Knowing that she can't just go against her head-on, she hesitated for a while before saying, "Fine then. I understand. I'll get Qiang Zi to break it off."

When Xu Sheng Qiang came, she wiped her tears as she told Xu Sheng Qiang they should break it off. They can't continue dating in the future. Only then did Xu Sheng Qiang knew that his woman had been beaten and warned.

With a turn of a head, he went to fight with his sister.

Xu Sheng Mei was driven mad by him. She had told him about Zhang Mei Lian's looseness. Xu Sheng Qiang Zi didn't care about that at all.

He wanted to marry a wife from the capital and Zhang Mei Lian was willing to marry him. He was happy to marry. She was unmarried and he was unmarried. Then what was wrong?

Xu Sheng Mei was so angry that she almost entered the hospital. When her brother was gone, Xu Sheng Mei shed tears of anger.

Why? All of this was for what?

Why can Zhou Er Ni find a successful boss, while she can only meet a womanizer like Zhao Jun?

Why can Hu Zi find a decent capital girl, while her brother can only find a shameless woman like Zhang Mei Lian!

What's more from the look of things, he was bewitched by Zhang Mei Lian. He truly wanted to marry Zhang Mei Lian. Zhang Mei Lian had a messy relationship history. After marrying back, she might go out and steal a man!

However, her brother was completely bewitched by Zhang Mei Lian. He could directly come over to find her and turn on her. And told her not to bully his women with the power of Zhao Family.

Xu Sheng Mei was so angry that her liver hurts.

Chapter 504: Wedding and pregnancy

In April was neither early or late. It arrived in a blink of an eye.

Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law, and Tu Dou were brought over by Zhou Yang to attend the wedding.

As for Zhou Da Ni couple, they didn't come as they had to help take care of the work in the field.

Second Brother didn't come either. He wanted to come. He yearned for the capital, but this season was the time for leisure.

Still, sending gift over was enough.

It went without saying Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law felt inhibited. They had never been to such a big city in their life. The farthest place they had been to was the county city. So upon their arrival to the capital, there were cement roads and many high-rise buildings. They felt really out of place.

As if stepping into a piece of world that they don't belong to.

Lin Qing He gave Zhou Si Ni a few days off and told her to take her parents around during the two days before the wedding. Zhou Gui Lai was also generous. He went with them and took a lot of photos.

After changing into new clothes and upholding their front, Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law calmed down a bit. They still felt a little reserved though.

Mother Zhou calmly advised them: "You two be more open. Loosen up. Don't act like you don't know where to put your hand. Our old Zhou Family is a scholarly family. How many college students have we produced? Don't feel like you're a head lower."

This old lady was very confident.

She had the foundation to, right? Count how many college students in her family with your fingers? Except for old Fourth, his whole family including Fourth's wife and the three grandsons were all university students from Bei University.

As for first branch, there was only one college student at the moment. Still, a poor family create a precious child, so they won't fare badly.

There was also old Third's family. Six college students in total. One family with six college students. How outstanding was this?

The most important thing was that old Fourth's family's conditions wasn't bad. So many shops were open and a big truck was also bought. Why would they be a head shorter?

Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law had sweat drops. It can't be helped, some things really can't be easily changed.

The two were also considered to be successful. Although their performance wasn't brilliant, but in short, they made no mistakes at Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni's wedding.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He helped to support the front. Lin Qing He had invited both Father Weng and Mother Weng over.

Most of her family were college students.

Although the woman's side wasn't as prestigious as old Wang's side, it wasn't that far behind.

She was marrying high, but the difference wasn't that bad.

Zhou Er Ni didn't invite Xu Sheng Mei to this wedding. Still, Xu Sheng Mei had inquired with her grandmother herself and came over.

Naturally, she witnessed Lin Qing He backing Zhou Er Ni. She went on stage to congratulate the two newlyweds in complete English. The might was definitely enough.

It let the man's side know Zhou Er Ni's aunt was a foreign language teacher at Bei University. Initially many of the male's side looked down on them. Now their face carried smile.

Regardless of their sincerity or insincerity, the wedding was smoothly completed.

When it was over, Eldest Sister-in-law was a little worried. She expressed it to Lin Qing He: "From what I see, Er Ni's Mother-in-law doesn't look like one to provoke."

Wang Yuan's mother didn't display any smiles the whole time. Lin Qing He didn't buy it at all. She didn't give her attitude either. Zhou Qing Bai toasted Wang Yuan's father, but Lin Qing He didn't toast his mother.

Knowing that she won't drink, she didn't have any intention to respect her.

"Don't worry about her. Wang Yuan had finished decorating his new house. You had seen it. It's quite close to our parents' side, so do you have to worry?" Lin Qing He said.

Eldest Sister-in-law spoke, "It seems she don't like Er Ni very much."

"Er Ni isn't money, so she can't make everyone like her. As long as Wang Yuan treats her well, then there is no problem." Lin Qing He assured.

Wang Yuan was very protective of Er Ni. Today he had took her around to toast some elders.

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say anything. She and Eldest Sister-in-law didn't stay much longer. The plan was to take the morning bus back tomorrow. She merrily said: "Thank you so much for today."

She really supported their family front. If not, old Zhou Family had nothing to take out.

"Er Ni is also my niece. I personally married her out, so how can I let her feel aggreived?" Lin Qing He responded.

Eldest Sister-in-law was grateful to her: "Our parents had been well taken care of by you. It looks like they are a lot younger than before."

"Body gain weight when mind at ease. There is nothing to worry about, so they feel younger than before." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

On such a good day like today, Eldest Brother, Zhou Qing Bai, and the others drank a lot of alcohol. They were all sleeping at this time.

Zhou Xiao Mei's side was set up and they came over. Her expression was full of merry and jollily spoke: "Today's wedding was wonderfully planned. Fourth Sister-in-law's congratulations in english gave old Wang Family a good shock. One understand it and said you reached a special standard!"

Zhou Xiao Mei realized how prestigious old Wang's household was today. It was really unimaginable. There were so many cars.

In comparison, old Zhou Family was all transported by her fourth brother's large truck, which was not enough to see.

Fortunately, these weren't enough to see. Her fourth sister-in-law supported their front.

Lin Qing He didn't want to take the stage and grab all the attention. But seeing the arrogance of old Wang Family, she had to step on stage to suppress it.

But on the whole, that was the only matter. Can't possibly let Er Ni stand alone.

"I noticed how green that Sheng Mei girl's face turned from angry. Probably due to Fourth Sister-in-law not going to support her at that time." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Leave her be." Lin Qing He didn't care.

Eldest Sister-in-law chattered about other things. Seeing that Lin Qing He was a little tired, she followed Zhou Xiao Mei back to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side to rest.

As for the Zhou Yang and Tu Dou brothers, they went to the second floor of the clothing store to camp on the ground. They didn't need to live in a guest house.

The next day, the whole family went back.

Wang Yuan sent them to the station. Naturally, he also bought a lot of specialties from the capital, such as Capital's eight specials and the likes and told them to take them back and share them with neighbors and relatives.

Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law happily went back.

Zhou Er Ni was Wang Yuan's legitimate wife. Even when married, Er Ni still came to work at the clothing store instead of Wang Yuan's clothing factory.

Moreover, she paid the food expenses at side. Wang Yuan followed her over here to eat. If not, she went over to eat at Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. The two won't cook for themselves.

Originally, Wang Yuan wanted to take Er Ni around. Which was commonly known as honeymoon. But Zhou Er Ni didn't have that thought.

This was a realistic girl. Once married, then properly earn money and prepare to raise children.

The diamond bachelor Wang Yuan got his wife. He was also anxious to have children. The two probably put a little too much effort as Zhou Er Ni got pregnant after one month of marriage.

This speed was very fast.

Chapter 505: Continue studying

"Sister, you're pregnant already?" When Zhou Si Ni heard about it, she was shocked.

Lin Qing He also felt this speed was outstanding. It was only a month and she was almost a month pregnant. If one counted the days, it was around their wedding day.

Zhou Er Ni was embarrassed. Her face was red. While Wang Yuan was extremely happy: "It's wonderful that she's pregnant. Wonderful!"

He laughed like a big fool.

Even though Zhou Er Ni was pregnant, she still went to work. Every morning, Wang Yuan dropped her off and then he drove to the garment factory.

As for food, there is nothing special attention. That's because three meals a day were quite decent at this side and Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side.

After all, it wasn't like before. No longer need to be frugal.

However, Lin Qing He still reminded Zhou Er Ni to eat more fruits and vegetables. There was no folic acid supplement to take in at this time. It can be obtained from fruits and vegetables.

Zhou San Ni had nurtured her pregnancy well, even when she had a restricted diet. Reaching this month, her belly was still obvious and her whole person was more rounder.

Probably looking at Zhou Er Ni and Zhou San Ni like this, Hu Zi, who was going with Chen Shan Shan, put in more effort.

Starting this year, Lin Qing He won't give him a position. She simply let him go out and do it alone. He got the goods from here and went out to set up a stall.

Chen Shan Shan continued to go to work, while he went out to set up the stall by himself.

As long as it wasn't rainy, he will basically begin hawking wares early in the morning. So in only a few months, his whole person had become darker. He had become more mature and stable as well.

"How much money is made in a month?" Lin Qing He poured him a cup of chrysanthemum tea and smilingly asked.

"Almost two hundred yuan this month." Hu Zi was a slightly pleased and answered.

Naturally, he won't tell the truth to other people. Two hundred yuan a month was really a lot, but with his aunt, there was nothing to hide.

"It had rained for four to five days this month and can't go out to hawk wares. If not, there could be more." Lin Qing He nodded.

Going solo won't be too bad, especially at this time. As for the profit of more than 200 yuan a month, that wasn't too high.

"It's not bad." Hu Zi was satisfied. For him, the income of 200 yuan a month was a lot.

Lin Qing He amusedly scolded: "This is a lot? You will have to buy a house and move your household registration. These all cost money. Two hundred a month isn't enough."

"Not a problem. I'll continue to save." Hu Zi responded.

With an income of more than 200 yuan a month, the speed of saving money was very fast. For example, he had saved almost 1,000 yuan since this year.

He had never seen so much money. Of course, the money was saved through his aunt. After calculating the accounts, he stored the money at Lin Qing He's side.

Lin Qing He went in and took out a bag. The bag contained his own money. She spoke, "These are all your saving you stored at Aunt's side. I don't know how much in there. You keep track in your heart."

"En." Hu Zi nodded earnestly. Storing the money at his aunt's side was naturally the safest.

"Your uncle has stewed chicken soup. We will have chicken noodle soup tonight. Let's go together." Lin Qing He said after putting away the money.

"My five yuan a month for food isn't enough." Hu Zi was feeling embarrassed.

Now that he was going out on his own this year, the food expenses must be charged. Not only him, but also Gang Zi and the rest too. The accommodation fee wasn't charged. The food expenses were deducted from the salary.

However, when the food fee paid was compared to what they ate three meals a day, it was honestly nothing.

They charged them five yuan for food in one month and the food was excellent. Meat and the likes were more than five yuan.

"We'll leave it for this year. It will definitely be raised next year. Your food expenses will be doubled." Lin Qing He grinned.

When they arrived, Zhou Qing Bai finished cooking the chicken soup. Since they were there, he cooked the noodle. There were a few pieces of chicken in each bowl of chicken soup. Green vegetables as well. It was especially delicious.

Lin Qing He remarked: "Your culinary skills is getting better and better now."

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her. The corners of his mouth raised slightly. Lin Qing He said, "Go to the movies tonight?"

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai replied. He made a bowl of noodles for himself. Once Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and the others came back, then each made their own chicken noodle soup.

Lin Qing He's three sons knew how to cook. Their culinary skills were quite good.

"Dad, Mom, do you want to eat a sunny side up eggs?" Chicken noodle soup wasn't enough. Zhou Gui Lai wanted to eat fragrant poached eggs, so he fried one for himself. While he was at it, he asked his parents.

"Count how many people there and fry one for everyone." Gang Zi said.

"You're a real master." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

Gang Zi grinned. Zhou Gui Lai soon brought over the eggs. Each person got one. Quite delicious.

Others who were eating dumplings couldn't help crave for one. They wanted to ask if they could sell poached eggs. Zhou Gui Lai said, "This pan is still hot. Can sell. If it's not hot, we won't sell it."

A dime for a sunny side up. He had the guts to charge. Still, they were really happy to eat it.

When Zhou Qing Bai finished eating, he accepted the baton and let his youngest eat his own chicken noodle soup with poached eggs.

"Mom, I saw my second brother talking to a female classmate yesterday." Zhou Gui Lai ate the chicken noodle soup as he gossipped.

Zhou KaiXuan glanced at him and continued to calmly eat his own food.

"Just discussing a topic. What's the big deal? I also discuss topic with my classmates." Zhou Si Ni spoke. She attended night school this year. It was a bit stressful for her, but she can still catch up after some effort to adapt.

"There must be nothing wrong with that. The key point is that I saw it a few times. Another time, Second Brother was playing basketball and that woman went over to send water to Second Brother." Zhou Gui Lai raised an eyebrow.

Zhou Xuan threw a chicken head into his bowl and said, "Eat your meal."

Lin Qing He spoke: "That's right. Eat your food. Your second brother is eighteen years old. He's all grown up. I don't have any objection about him wanting to date."

Zhou Gui Lai laughed: "Second brother, did you hear that? Mom is expressing her attitude. You have to work harder to get ahead of Eldest Brother. It is best to marry a wife after graduation. That is double joyous news."

"I plan to continue studying. Not going to graduate so soon." Zhou Xuan stated calmly.

After college, he didn't plan to come out because he wanted to continue his studies. Lin Qing He knew about it a long time ago. She didn't have any objections and supported him.

Zhou Gui Lai was surprised: "Then how old will you be when you graduate?"

"Go worry about Eldest Brother." Zhou Xuan said.

Zhou Gui Lai slurped the noodles and said while eating: "I don't plan to study that much. When I graduate, I will continue Dad's business."

Chapter 506: Dumpling King

"Go start up by yourself. Your dad's dumpling shop is for him to pass the time." Lin Qing He said.

Although the profit of the dumpling shop wasn't very high, but with this shop, her family's Qing Bai will be busy. It had nothing to do with profit.

This way, he won't be bored when she goes to work. When she's off for summer vacation, it can be thrown to the children or be closed and he can travel around with her.

"All right. Once I graduate, I'll see what I can do." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

When he finished eating, Zhou Qing Bai handed over the shop to him. Then he went to the movies with his wife.

Hu Zi went to find Chen Shan Shan. Zhou Xuan went back to study. Si Ni and Gang Zi attended night school. Zhou Er Ni didn't come here to eat. She and Wang Yuan went to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side for dinner.

So, only Zhou Gui Lai was left in the dumpling shop. When old Wang came here, he only saw him.

"You are the only one left?" Old Wang asked.

"Yes, they all gone to watch movies or dating. I'm the only one left. God-grandfather, have you eaten yet?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"I have." Old Wang nodded.

At this time, Aunt Ma was off work. Zhou Gui Lai was washing the dishes by himself. While washing the dishes, he chatted with his god-grandfather: "God-grandfather, what business do you think I should go into after graduation?"

"Your dad's dumpling shop is very good, no?" Old Wang smiled.

"My dad intends to keep it for himself to pass the time. Only during summer and winter vacations when my mother is on vacation, he'll dump it to me." Zhou Gui Lai said.

What's more, he didn't like dumpling shops. Only that big of a shop. How much money can be made?

"Do you have a plan?" Old Wang asked.

"God-grandfather, how about opening a dumpling factory on my own?" Zhou Gui Lai asked while washing the dishes.

"Huh?" Old Wang was taken by surprise.

"It's the kind of factory that specializes in making dumplings. Once they are done, they are packaged and shipped to those stores where they can be frozen in the freezer and wait to be sold." Zhou Gui Lai explained.

Old Wang couldn't imagine what kind of flow process it was. Since he didn't understand, he said: "If you want to do it, then tell your mom. She knows a lot and can give you a lot of advice."

"I'm worried that the capital is too much and my mom won't allow me to do it when the time come." Zhou Gui Lai hesitated.

"God-grandfather, got some here. When the time come, it can be used to support you." Old Wang spoke.

He basically had no place to use money. And he had a lot of income. One income from the college and one income from the rented out courtyard dwelling.

In the future, his money will basically be reserved for these god-grandsons. It was fine to take it out to support grandson's career.

"How can I possibly take God-grandfather's money." Zhou Gui Lai laughed: "I will definitely rely on my parents then. They have money."

He knew his parents were rich. There were so many shops. The business of each shop was great. It was definitely not a problem to make a few thousand yuan a month. This was a lot.

When he graduates later, they must have saved a lot. So he was thinking of borrowing a sum from his parents. It will definitely be available.

"Use it. There's no use from leaving it like this." Old Wang didn't mind.

"Let's talk about it later. It's going to be a long time before then." Zhou Gui Lai said. Seeing someone coming over to eat dumplings, he washed his hands and went over to cook the dumplings. Then he continued to wash the rest of the dishes and chopsticks.

Zhou Gui Lai bragged to his god-grandfather. In fact, he only had this dumpling factory idea. But he didn't know how to specifically set it up. It didn't prevent him from bragging though. He bragged about becoming the dumpling king.

Old Wang was delighted from hearing this. And was very supportive of it.

The dumpling shop didn't close until nine o'clock. It was already closed when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came back.

Zhou Gui Lai accompanied his god-grandfather to his dorm and told him to rest well. Then he came back by himself.

"Where did you go?" Lin Qing He asked.

"God-grandfather came to the dumpling shop. I walked God-grandfather back." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Lin Qing He nodded: "When free, accompany your god-grandfather more and take him around."

"Alright. I'll take my god-grandfather to travel during the summer vacation. My god-grandpa wants to go to Mount Tai for a walk. Grandfather too." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

"Then ask your second brother, if he has time to manage the dumpling shop during the summer vacation. Then you can take your grandfather and your god-grandfather out." Lin Qing He said.

She planned to go to Dalian with her family Qing Bai this summer, so they had no free time.

Zhou Xuan sighed: "I plan to give make up lessons for the students during the summer vacation, as well as art sketching..."

"Second Brother, I managed it last year. You can't always sit back and enjoy the success, understand? What's more, God-grandfather and Grandfather are both old. They want to go out and see the world. Can't you satisfy their little wish?" Zhou Gui Lai argued.

"Don't act so benevolent. Is it not you who want to go out and play." Zhou Xuan glanced at him.

"One matter is one matter. I do want to go out to play. But it is also necessary to take God-grandfather and Grandfather out and around." Zhou Gui Lai refuted.

"You watch the shop. I'll take them out." Zhou Xuan stated.

"Second, don't go too far. It is I who promised them. And you didn't do any work last year. You still want to push it to me this year?" Zhou Gui Lai responded.

"I can still sketch around when I go out..."

"Are you going out to sketch or going out to take them around to play? I will take the camera with met. Then I can take pictures of all the scenery I see along the way. When I get back, you use the pictures and paint whatever you want. "Zhou Gui Lai maintained.

The two brothers were arguing, but Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai just calmly watched TV and ignored them.

When they were little, Lin Qing He let them be when they fought. Unless they went too far, she wouldn't interfere. One moment they fought, the next, they could share a piece of egg pancakes together. What was the point of parents getting involved. They would be able to mediate by themselves.

After the two brothers quarreled, Third won. Second justified that he won't stoop down to his level. So the dumpling shop was handed over to Second this year.

"When you take your grandfather and the others out, you have to pay attention. Don't go to dangerous places. Drink more water. Also, bring more medicine." Lin Qing He looked at Third and reminded.

"I know. I will make arrangements at that time." Zhou Gui Lai was excited and said.

Although he was sixteen years old, he could really handle it. What's he was so big, it would do him good to explore more on his own.

So Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai have no objection.

As for Zhou Xuan, he woefully sighed. This summer he will have to stay in the dumpling shop.

"The accounts and the likes will be left to you." Lin Qing He said to him without any burden.

"Alright." Zhou Xuan responded.

Chapter 507: Long had enough

The weather in May was already very warm. Lin Qing He ate a popsicle directly after she got out of work.

Zhou Qing Bai was feeling a little helpless and just looked at her.

Lin Qing He said, "I'm only having one. It's too hot." It would be great if there was an air conditioner. She felt it will be very hot this summer.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He made a plate of Liangpi for her to eat. He sprinkled a bit of sour diced cucumber, which made it really refreshing and delicious.

Lin Qing He demolished it without hesitation. She smilingly chatted with Aunt Ma: "Young Liu's craftsmanship is really good. The steamed cake sold very well. Every day, four baskets of steamed cake can be sold out."

Aunt Ma was delighted.

At the end of last year, Zhou Qing Bai had given her a long vacation. It allowed her to pack her things and go to the border area with her partner to see her eldest son and his family.

Although the conditions there weren't as good as here, but the life was stable. Aunt Ma was very pleased and can be considered as completely feeling rest assured.

After she came back, she learned that not only was she given a holiday, but her son was also given a few more days of holiday. It let the family go back to the village to live for a good few days.

More importantly, she made a few baskets of steamed cakes every day and sold them here. It didn't make much money. Those baskets of steamed cakes cost five dimes per a basket. Four baskets of steamed cakes cost two yuan. Huang Xiao Liu made about five dime profit a day. In a one month, she earned fifteen.

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But with this steamed cake business, Huang Xiao Liu's spirit changed.

Aunt Ma grinned, "It's all thanks to Teacher Lin's care for her."

Lin Qing He smiled: "For me to take care of her, she got to have the ability first."

Huang Xiao Liu earned a little bit and the shop can also earn a little bit. It can be regarded as a win-win business.

Aunt Ma told her about the people in the community. There were a lot of jealous people, including those who had spoke ill of Huang Xiao Liu. Their words were filled with sourness.

"There will be gossips wherever there are people. Let Xiao Liu think it through. We are upright. It's not a big deal," Lin Qing He responded.

"Ain't that reasoning right? Before, I spoke and it didn't get to her. Now she is busy with this matter, her mind got back on track." Aunt Ma said.

In fact, she also felt that her daughter-in-law was a little solemn last year. But she didn't know what to say. It needed her to open her mind first.

Lin Qing He changed the subject and chatted with Aunt Ma for a while. Then she went home to rest first. This afternoon her colleague asked her to swap one class. There were three classes. Not an easy load.

She saw Zhang Mei Lian as soon as she came back. Zhang Mei Lian smiled sweetly when she saw her: "Auntie."

Lin Qing He glanced at her, turned around and went back to her home. She didn't respond.

"What are you showing her good attitude?" Mrs. Zhang harrumphed when she saw it.

She was pining for Lin Qing He to look upon their relationship as neighbors and take care of her. Like when there's a position, arrange it for her. But until now there was no news.

So, Mrs. Zhang gave up hope. Naturally, she saw the situation clearly.

She was willing to give someone like Huang Xiao Liu an opportunity. While she ignored her. Can she not understand? What was the point of buttering up?

"We're neighbors after all." Zhang Mei Lian said.

In fact, what she wanted was recognition from old Zhou Family. Then she and Xu Sheng Qiang can be justifiably be together.

Right now, she had enough. Since the beginning of the year, Xu Sheng Mei had been watching her and Xu Sheng Qiang so closely that she can no longer go to Xu Sheng Qiang's side.

Of course, Xu Sheng Qiang couldn't sit still. He came all the way to her rented room.

After so long, Xu Sheng Mei still won't budge. Last time she hired a worker and wanted to work separately from her.

In more ugly terms, she wanted to kick her away and make her stay away from her brother.

Fortunately, Xu Sheng Qiang refused to allow it and Xu Sheng Mei couldn't drive her away. If not, she really couldn't keep going.

However, Zhang Mei Lian was also guilty. Because until now, she hadn't been able to be pregnant with Xu Sheng Qiang's child. She had checked it out in the hospital. The hospital said it won't easy to get pregnant. But it wasn't impossible.

She still didn't get pregnant.

She didn't know if it was Xu Sheng Qiang's problem!

Of course, Zhang Mei Lian didn't dare to say this. She could only take medicine and hope that she would be pregnant sooner.

"Alright. I'll go back first." Zhang Mei Lian was also feeling annoyed, so she came back.

When she came to the shop, Xu Sheng Qiang happened to be there. Xu Sheng Mei swept her a glance and said directly: "This shop can't afford too many people. It is not worthwhile to cooperate with you like this. When will you leave?"

"Sister, will you stop!" Xu Sheng Qiang gritted his teeth.

Zhang Mei Lian's face turned pale and looked at Xu Sheng Mei: "Sheng Mei, do you have to kick me away like this? I have always tried my best to serve in this shop."

How can she be happy to leave like this? Nowadays, the business was very good. She can get 300 yuan a month. How much was this? Where can she go to make so much money?

Every month she can change into two new clothes and new shoes. These were all for money.

"Mei Lian has put in so much effort in this shop, Sister. You have to drive her away?" Xu Sheng Qiang was enraged.

Xu Sheng Mei's face was dark: "When did it become your turn to teach me? I'm talking to her!"

Zhang Mei Lian seduced her brother. Don't think she didn't know the two of them were still in an unclear relationship even until now. How could she allow it?

"Now that you are married to Zhao Family, you have money. So you look down on me, your brother, right? Alright, you can manage this shop by yourself. Do you think only your side have the goods? Other places also have it! "Xu Sheng Qiang gritted his teeth.

After speaking, he took Zhang Mei Lian away.

"Where are you going?" Xu Sheng Mei chased after angrily and said.

"You don't need to worry about where I go!" Xu Sheng Qiang finished speaking and took Zhang Mei Lian away.

Zhang Mei Lian was caught off-guard. After walking a distance, she said, "Why did you leave? Do you know how much the shop makes in a month? How can we go like this?"

"What are you worried about? I still have hundreds of yuans in my hand. It is enough for us to spend a while. Her goods are bought from a cousin-in-law of mine. She can buy, we can also buy. Let's go find a shop and open one by ourselves. It's not much better than going to her side. Don't have to look at her face all the time. I have enough!" Xu Sheng Qiang disgruntledly uttered.

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He thought how well life was last year? He lived with Zhang Mei Lian. Although he and Zhang Mei Lian hadn't broken up, he had to go to find her in the middle of the night and come back early the next morning before his sister came since the beginning of this year.

Xu Sheng Qiang had long had enough of this.

It was him who was dating. What did it had to do with his sister? She insisted on obstructing them? Was it annoying or not?

Zhang Mei Lian was moved by what he said: "What you said is true?"

Chapter 508: Don't learn from him

It would be impossible to say Zhang Mei Lian wasn't fed up with Xu Sheng Mei. But looking upon the money, she could only bear it.

But if she can do it alone, who would be patient with Xu Sheng Mei's attitude?

Xu Sheng Qiang said: "That is naturally true. Before, I don't want to go and look at their stuck up face."

Truth to be told, he didn't want to look at people's faces at old Zhou Family's side. But now, he had choice but to. He and his sister can't cooperate anymore. He wanted to be with Zhang Mei Lian and she persisted on stopping them. Now, he'll start up alone!

"Qiang Zi, our future depends on you. I want to live a good life when I marry you." Zhang Mei Lian immediately said softly.

She naturally knew that someone at old Zhou family had connections. If Xu Sheng Qiang was willing to get the goods, why wouldn't she do it alone?

"Actually, I don't want to go there." Xu Sheng Qiang frowned.

"That won't work. Let's find a shop to rent and then you can ask about it. You have to converse with them nicely. Once our side gets started, the good days will come later. Think about our future." Zhang Mei Lian softly spoke.

Xu Sheng Qiang stared at her and said, "Alright then. I'll go over there. But Mei Lian, I'm doing this all for you. Don't split with me in the future once you earn money."

This was what his sister told him. Saying Zhang Mei Lian loved money and wasn't a good thing.

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Of course he didn't believe it. When he had no money, it didn't take Zhang Mei Lian long to be willing to talk to him. Still, he had to give Zhang Mei Lian a forewarning.

Zhang Mei Lian knew what he meant without asking. It must be Xu Sheng Mei who talked badly about her. Zhang Mei Lian made a note in her heart. On the surface, she said softly: "How can I possibly do that? I'm yours for a long time. While you. Don't abandon me, once you make money in the future. If you do, I will have no face to marry."

Xu Sheng Qiang smiled and said, "I won't abandon you. As long as you are obedient, there will be no problem."

Zhang Mei Lian curled her lips, but he didn't see it. Xu Sheng Qiang didn't visit that side right away. He and Zhang Mei Lian spent a few days with their kitchen as universe and indulged in love life. Only then he reluctantly to made a trip.

He didn't seek his uncle, Zhou Qing Bai. He went directly to the clothing store to find Zhou Er Ni.

"Getting the supply? Isn't your sister getting them there?" Zhou Er Ni asked.

"I'm not partnering with my sister anymore. I went to find a store by myself and plan to open one by myself. I have money and will not out it on credit." Xu Sheng Qiang said.

"Do it by yourself?" Zhou Er Ni was a little surprised.

"En, can I get supplies from Cousin-in-law?" Xu Sheng Qiang replied.

"I'm afraid it's not easy at this time. It's quite packed. But if you go over, they can skip the queue and arrange a batch for you first." Zhou Er Ni stated.

"Alright. Where is Cousin-in-law's factory. I'll go there." Xu Sheng Qiang responded.

"Find it with this address." Zhou Er Ni didn't care much and wrote him an address.

When Wang Yuan came to pick her up in the evening, Zhou Er Ni talked about it.

"En. He came over. Permitted him two hundred pieces." Wang Yuan said. He paid the same price as his sister. As for rest, there would be no benefits. He was already for jumping in the queue.

The couple ate at Zhou Qing Bai's side at noon. They came to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side for dinner in the evening.

Zhou Er Ni brought it up to Mother Zhou.

"Doing it alone? With his bullish temper, can he still do business?" Stunned, Mother Zhou uttered.

Xu Sheng Mei had came over when Er Ni got married and talked about Xu Sheng Qiang's current situation. Saying that he had been promising recently. He had set up a street stall and can make more than 100 yuan a month.

Mother Zhou wanted to scold this grandson, since he didn't even attend his cousin's wedding. But when she thought of his behavior, it was great that he didn't come. Lest that he stir something up.

As for him going out to set up a street stall, she supported it.

After all, Hu Zi had also went to set up a street stall. It wasn't clear how much money he made, but it was said the result was great.

But opening a shop was different from setting up a street stall. Setting up a street stall mean one can set up one anywhere and at everywhere. While one have to manage a shop well, otherwise no one will buy it.

Mother Zhou was suspicious. With Qiang Zi's personality, how can he possibly run a shop?

"Sheng Mei never came to say. There should be no problem." Zhou Er Ni said.

Mother Zhou remarked: "He was doing well in hawking. Why open a shop? Also, Sheng Mei. It's been almost a year and she hasn't gotten pregnant anymore. That side will have opinions."

"Mother, don't worry about so much. How old they are? Do they still need to you to worry about them?" Zhou Xiao Mei came back with groceries and said.

Zhou Er Ni went over to help.

"Da Lin got the shop and accommodation's rental sorted out. When will your cousin's family come?" Mother Zhou asked her.

"Forget about them. I will settle the money with her when the time comes." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

Wang Yuan was playing chess with Father Zhou. They didn't pay any heed to these things. Life was quite leisurely.

After eating here, the couple returned to their house. It wasn't far away. Very close.

Lin Qing He only heard about it later from Zhu Er Ni. She didn't care. How the siblings lived was their own business. Just don't come here to trouble people.

"How do you feel?" Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Er Ni's belly.

"Very good." Zhou Er Ni smiled. She really didn't have any symptoms. It was similar to when she was not pregnant.

Lin Qing He grinned and said: "You have a good body. Still, you have to pay attention to what you should. Don't do things like stretching your waist and bend over."

"I know." Zhou Er Ni nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai stewed chicken soup for Zhou Er Ni. Making chicken soup every few days wasn't surprising at this side.

Wang Yuan jollily mentioned, "I'll go to the dry good shop to buy some sea cucumbers and get Youngest Maternal Aunt (Xiao Mei)'s side to make some sea cucumber congee."

"Not a bad idea." Lin Qing He nodded: "You take an extra jin while you are at it. Take it as me giving it to the two elders."

"Alright." Wang Yuan nodded.

At the dry goods shop, Li Ai Guo asked Wang Yuan, "When pregnant, is it good to eat sea cucumber?"

"Of course it it." Wang Yuan said: "It's very nutritious." He took the sea cucumber and left.

Li Ai Guo wanted to buy some for Zhou San Ni, but she said, "What need is there to eat this? My diet is good enough."

Her meals was wonderful. There was a big market next door. They can eat whatever they want. She ate a chicken a week and ate pork every day. Wasn't it good enough?

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Eat what sea cucumber? She didn't eat these. It was expensive.

"Our family's conditions can't compare with Wang Yuan. Don't learn from him. I'm faring pretty well ike this." Zhou San Ni assured.

Her belly was no longer small. Her whole body was plumper. She was very satisfied with the present lifestyle. There was nothing to complain.

Li Ai Guo nodded and didn't say anything. He wanted to open a shop like this by himself. He feel it won't end up badly.

Chapter 509: Borrow money

However, he understood that the capital needed to open a shop won't be low.

At least for now, he can't afford to open such a shop.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He came over to this side tonight.

Today was stock-take day. Normally, Ma Cheng Min came over. But Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai hadn't come to see Zhou San Ni for a while, so they came.

After taking the inventory, Zhou Qing Bai asked Li Ai Guo: "How much money do you have now?"

Lin Qing He grinned and said, "Your fourth uncle meant do you want to buy a shop? If you want to, you can buy one this year."

In the future, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni will basically take root here. Naturally, they need to buy a shop.

Although they won't do business at this time, it was still a good idea to buy one first.

As for a home, leave it. Later, buy a commercial house. No rush for now. The store was more important.

"Not much money." Li Ai Guo said hesitantly.

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So far, all his fortunes just reached a thousand. It was accumulated after much difficulty. The cost of living for him and San Ni wasn't high. 20 to 30 yuan expenses a month. The rest was saved.

Still, the salary was so much. Even when it was saved for a good while, only a sum was accumulated. What he brought from his hometown was also included.

"There is a shop with a pretty good location. The area isn't very large. The price is 5,000 yuan. Would you want it?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"The difference is too much." Stunned, Li Ai Guo uttered in a daze.

"You can borrow four thousand yuan to buy it first and then pay back the money later." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Four thousand yuan is a bit too much." Zhou San Ni looked at Li Ai Guo. She didn't approve of borrowing so much money from her uncle and aunt.

"Your fourth uncle wants to take care of you, so he lend you money first and allow you to buy one." Lin Qing He persuaded.

Li Ai Guo looked at Zhou San Ni. Zhou San Ni was frowning. Li Ai Guo wanted to. He looked at Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He and spoke, "Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt, take me over to see?"

"Come with me now." Zhou Qing Bai stated. He drove over in a truck. It was only ten minutes away from here. Not too far.

"Fourth Aunt, how it possibly do to borrow so much money from you and my uncle?" Zhou San Ni hurriedly interjected.

"Ai Guo will take root here. It's a good idea to buy one," Lin Qing He replied.

Next year is salary reform. Buy one as long as one can buy it this year. She also lent Zhou Xiao Mei few thousand yuan and got Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin to check out a property. It was in the same area as Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Cost 10,000 yuan. It wasn't as nice as Wang Yuan's house.

Not to mention it was small, it was also old. It was okay if they can buy it. They can live in it after renovation.

Wait until next year and it will definitely be more expensive.

She'll let Hu Zi keep at it this year. Lin Qing He intends to suggest that he buy one too. When the time comes and he's short, she can also supplement for it.

She had a lot of savings in her hand. Zhou Qing Bai had bought a lot of houses this year, but it hadn't cost much. The money was left to buy a second courtyard dwelling. Even though they had gave Housing Management Bureau a lot heads-up, there hadn't been any news.

The administrator did come over and notified them when there were good shops in other areas. Lin Qing He bought them all, because they were indeed very good.

Anyway, taking advantage of this year's market, buy more if they can. They won't suffer any loss.

"It's too much money. I don't know when we'll pay it back." Zhou Sany Ni said embarrassedly.

"The salary will be raised for you next year. It won't take too long then." Lin Qing He responded.

Soon Li Ai Guo came back with Zhou Qing Bai. Li Ai Guo appeared a bit excited, but embarrassed too.

"This shop has to be under San Ni's name." Lin Qing He straightforwardly declared.

The reason why she and Zhou Qing Bai took care of Li Ai Guo was due to Li Ai Guo's good relationship with Zhou San Ni. If not, they wouldn't be familiar with him.

And if Li Ai Guo had the money to buy it himself, Lin Qing He wouldn't say this. Since she and her family Qing Bai lent the majority of it, Lin Qing He would dare to say this.

"This is no problem." Li Ai Guo had no objection.

"Alright then. Find a time to go to the dumpling shop tomorrow and get your uncle to take you to the Housing Management Bureau." Lin Qing He nodded.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai left. Only then, Li Ai Guo spoke to Zhou San Ni: "Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt really love you."

He was a sensible person. He can be taken care of so much was because of his wife. Otherwise he won't be treated like this.

Zhou San Ni sent him an eye-roll and said, "Of course, my fourth uncle and my fourth aunt treats me well. If you dare to bully me in the future, they won't let it drop."

"That's definitely not going to happen." Li Ai Guo laughed.

The next day, Li Ai Guo went to look for Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qingbai left the shop to Zhou Xuan, who only have two classes today and returned. He took Li Ai Guo over to transfer the property.

The name written was Zhou San Ni. Once it was written, it can't be changed. If they want to change it, Zhou San Ni had to do it herself.

Li Ai Guo was overjoyed when he got the documents of proof for this shop.

It was sincere joy from the heart. From now on, it meant that he and his wife and their child will be able to live in the capital in the future.

"Commercial properties will be built at this side in the future. At that time, you can buy one when that time comes." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"One step at a time." Li Ai Guo smiled.

First, return the money they owed first.

Zhou Qing Bai reminded, "Just you and San Ni know is enough."

"I understand." Li Ai Guo nodded. It mustn't be told to outside. Otherwise, what will other people think when only so much people know?

Zhou Qing Bai drove him back to the dry good shop before returning to the dumpling shop.

At the end of May, Su Da Lin's elder cousin and cousin-in-law came over.

Only the two of them came. As for their children, they stayed at home and weren't brought over. Theyy will bring them over when this side stabilizes.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't go over. Since they were Su Da Lin's relatives, naturally they'll be entertained by them.

When Zhou Xiao Mei came to find Lin Qing He to go to the bathhouse, she talked about it.

"The shop was found by Da Lin after much difficulty. The location isn't bad. There is a small district not far away. My cousin-in-law wasn't satisfied after seeing it. Saying that the location is far inferior to our street." Zhou Xiao Mei grumbled.

"Then let her find it by herself." Lin Qing He responded.

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"I said the same. Let her find it by herself and see if it's so easy to find." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"It's fine since you don't live together. If you can't get along, then less contact." Lin Qing He consulted. She knew that Su Da Lin was taken care of by his uncle and aunt since young. Welcoming them was just welcoming. Not a big problem.

"His elder cousin is still a good person. Just that woman. Since the beginning, we can't get along." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.

Lin Qing He smiled and spoke, "Can your house start to renovate?"

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Chapter 510: Chapter 510

"The house is not in a hurry. It's fine to live with our parents for now and leave it for now. Just occasionally go to clean and sweep. We'll move in when they grow up." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.

Although they owed her fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law a sum of money, she and Su Da Lin's mind was at ease now they got a home.

They got a shop to support the family and a house to live in. Now, only the household registration left. How can Zhou Xiao Mei not feel overjoyed?

"It's just that the house is a little smaller." Zhou Xiao Mei merrily remarked.

"Enough is to live is good enough." Lin Qing He said.

She hadn't visited the house yet, but Zhou Xiao Mei said there were three bedrooms. By then, there will be one room for two sons, one room for two daughters, and the the couple get a room by themselves. Wasn't this just right?

"Fourth Sister-in-law, when are you going to buy a bigger house to live in?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

Her fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law must had made a lot of money, but was too low-key about it. Apart from buying the vehicle, nothing has changed from before.

So many people were still crowded in that apartment.

Lin Qing He smiled, "I'll wait for the school to allocate another one to me." The apartment was a bit crowded. There were six people living in it, including Hu Zi.

But it didn't matter as they go back to stay in the evening. Rest of the time, they weren't at home.

Nowadays, her family owned more shops. But it was better to be low-key when one should. Since they can all fit in, no need to care so much. Although the situation was developing now, there was only so much luxury they can enjoy, right? They haven't bought an air conditioner yet.

Zhou Xiao Mei whispered: "Fourth Sister-in-law, tell me honestly, how many shops have you bought?"

"Not many." Lin Qing He amusedly gave her an eye-roll.

Zhou Xiao Mei smilingly said, "You have at least five, right?"

The shops now weren't cheap. The estimated five wasn't a small sum. Zhou Xiao Mei knew that her fourth brother and sister-in-law can earn money, but it was really unclear how much they can make.

So this was her guess

"Hurry up and wash up. After washing, it's time to go back." Lin Qing He jollily barked.

It wasn't like she can say that there were already eight shops so far. Two of them haven't opened yet. Currently they got Ma Cheng Min to decorate them.

Preparing to open clothing stores to sell clothes.

The eight shops in the front included the dumpling shop, the beverage shop, dry good shop, and the cigarette shop which near the beverage shop.

It was opened in March, before Er Ni's marriage. It was all handled by Zhou Qing Bai.

The remaining four were all clothing shops.

The two being renovated were newly bought this year. They were all in excellent locations and the prices of the shops weren't low.

Since there was still no news about the courtyard dwelling, Lin Qing He bought it without blinking her eyes.

So tallying it up, there were a total of ten shops. As for house, there were the dwelling courtyard, the one where Father Zhou and Mother Zhou lived, and the other places Zhou Qing Bai bought in elsewhere this year. Adding it up, it was a lot.

But these real estates weren't required to let outsiders know. Wealth shouldn't be exposed. Their sons didn't know about it. Only she and her family Qing Bai knew how much assets were under their names.

Lin Qing He got back. In a few years it will be the best period for Hainan to develop. When that happens, she and her family Qing Bai will have to go there. She wants to buy a piece of land there and build a big villa in the future. It's a good place for a winter vacation.

Zhou Qing Bai had got his apron on and was cooking dumplings. Seeing that his wife seemed to be in a very good mood, he smiled and said, "What are you thinking?"

"I'm thinking how our old age life will definitely be happy in the future." Lin Qing He grinned.

A human's life ah, it's really not easy. Especially when there 's no money, it is really worthless.

Although Lin Qing He was a veritable white-collar worker in her previous life, she worked hard after coming out of college and couldn't save much money.

There was this opportunity in this life. How could she miss it? If it was anyone else, they won't miss it.

Zhou Qing Bai said, "How's Xiao Mei?"

Lin Qing He knew that he was asking about Su Da Lin's cousin and cousin-in-law: "There is no big problem. Da Lin found a location. He's realistic and won't find any bad shop."

After so many years, both she and Zhou Qing Bai knew what kind of person Su Da Lin was. A kind person. Especially toward the son of his uncle and aunt. He wasn't being perfunctory.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and didn't make any remark. Instead, he mentioned: "Go for health examination tomorrow."

When he said this, his eyes darted to his wife's belly.

Lin Qing He's lips twitched. She really couldn't understand what this old man was thinking. Now that life was so blissful and so happy, he was focusing on something non-existent.

Don't know what's going on in his head?

When he was young, he pined for a daughter. At that time, she knew clearly what he was thinking about. He wanted to use a daughter to lock her by his side so that she won't dislike him, abandon three sons and run away.

But now that he was this age, he was still pining for one.

But no matter how much she grumbled in her heart, she didn’t go against him. Can’t blame him for this matter. He had initially let it go. It was the old fortune-telling man who stirred this during the New Year and revived his desire again.

Lin Qing He felt that if she was really fated to give him a daughter, then she would really become an advanced age pregnant woman.

The current her had ligated, what other protection can she use again?

The next day, Sunday, was day off. Lin Qing He went with him for a check up. All the indicators were healthy. No problem at all.

But it was clear that she was still not pregnant.

Zhou Qing Bai's face was calm and he took her home. Lin Qing He didn't say anything. The check up was for assurance.

"Uncle Wang and the others should also have a check up. Let's get Third to take him and our parents." Lin Qing He said.

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's physical examination report was at healthy standard. While old Wang was in somewhat bad health.

Lin Qing He took some nourishing food from the dry good shop, stewed it at their side, and got Third to give it to him to drink. However, when old Wang had really suffered when he was exiled. That place was quite extreme. All the dirty works and exhausting works were given to him. And he couldn't eat anything. In the past few years, his health had been good was because he was given care from this side.

There was no need to take health-maintenance medicine. Food nourishment over medicinal nourishment. Lin Qing He soaked sea cucumber, asked Zhou Qing Bai to cook a sea cucumber congee for Third to bring over.

"What need is there to eat these?" Old Wang said after looking at it.

"It's good to eat these. God-grandfather, your body and bones are too bad. You can't go out during the summer vacation like this." Zhou Gui Lai coaxed.

"It's no problem to travel." Old Wang spoke. He wanted to go out and look around.

"Then eat more. My mom said she will stew more for you in the future. Don't find it troublesome. Go to the dumpling shop to eat at noon. There are more people and the food is much better than school." Zhou Gui Lai persuaded.

Old Wang grinned: "The school is pretty good."

Chapter 511: Don't come and ruin the money that will be left for daughter

In all fairness, the school food was indeed not bad. But if it was compared with the food at the dumpling shop, it was really incomparable.

Old Wang didn't come to eat often. Only occasionally.

Starting from this day, Zhou Gui Lai brought soup to his god-grandfather every day. The principal smiled and remarked, "You recognized a good god-family." Even biological son and grandson may not be able to compare to such care.

Naturally, Old Wang was comforted.

But really, after half a month of soup, old Wang felt that his bones were really better.

Seeing that the summer vacation was coming, Lin Qing He held some hesitation. It was rare for old Wang to come over for a meal. Lin Qing He said, "Uncle Wang, how about not going out during the summer vacation?"

"Don't worry so much. I'm really fine. I know my own body." Old Wang wanted to go out and said.

Wang Yuan merrily said, "My grandfather talked to me on the phone a while ago. He asked me about your health, Grandpa Wang."

They both have the same surname and he was his grandfather's childhood friend. However, his grandfather was in Hainan and hadn't planned to come back even until now. He said that it was too comfortable over there. Better than here.

"Tell your grandfather, I'm fine." Old Wang responded.

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"How about we go explore Hainan once we're free in the future?" Lin Qing He directed at Zhou Qing Bai.

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He grinned and looked at Wang Yuan and said, "Do you want to go together then?"

"It's okay to go together., I haven't seen my grandfather for a long time. But we will see at that time." Wang Yuan said.

Lin Qing He responded, "No rush. Later." Have to wait until they can legally buy the land. It will be 1987 or 1988. Now was still early.

While old Wang insisted on going out to explore. Lin Qing He didn't stop him. Just instructed Third to not take him too far.

Today it had entered June. It was quite hot.

Lin Qing He said to Hu Zi: "When going out and set up a stall, you have to find a shady place. You're baked until you almost turn into black charcoal."

Lin Qing He had high hope for Hu Zi. This nephew was really hardworking. Now he was familiar with hawking wares and was a good bargaining hand. Lin Qing He saw he made four hundred yuan in his highest month.

It was almost caught up with Qing Bai's dumpling shop.

"Don't worry, Aunt. I know." Hu Zi smiled.

"Tell your uncle to make some mung bean soup. Then go and scoop more." Lin Qing He continued.

"Okay." Hu Zi jollily nodded.

"Brother Hu Zi has an girlfriend now and fighting for their little family." Zhou Gui Lai commented.

Zhou Xuan looked at Gang Zi: "When will you go out and do it alone?"

"I want to do it now, but Aunt wants me to finish studying before letting me out." Gang Zi sighed and looked at his aunt.

"Study more or else you would regret when going out in the future." Lin Qing He said, "If you have good grades, you can go out and set up your own stall at this time next year."

Education was a must. The impact of education was deep and extensive. As for making money, there will be good opportunities to make money in the future, so no rush for now.

It was just that Hu Zi wasn't small anymore and he got a partner. It was why Lin Qing He let him go out to do it alone. As for Gang Zi, no hurry.

Hearing this, Gang Zi became excited: "If I get good grades, you'll let me go too?"

"Yes." Lin Qing He said: "It has to be good. But as far as your current performance is concerned, it's not good."

"Then I will work harder!" Gang Zi stated.

Zhou Xuan called Gang Zi to play basketball. Zhou Gui Lai didn't join them. Instead he stayed by his mom's side.

"What's the matter." Lin Qing He glanced at him. This kid used to be the most stupid one. Don't know how she was raised him, the more he grew up, the more sly he gets.

"Mom, I don't learn from my second brother. He wants to go to graduate school or something. I won't study. I plan to come out after graduation." Zhou Gui Lai laughed.

"And then." Lin Qing He appeared calm.

"I want to open a dumpling factory by myself. Which is similar to a popsicle factory. When it's done, freeze it and send it to the freezer of various shopping malls for sale." Zhou Gui Lai explained.

Lin Qing He was surprised. Staring at him, she spoke, "You want to open a dumpling factory?" It was the first time she knew her son got this ambition.

"Can't work?" Zhou Gui Lai froze and watched his mom.

Lin Qing He knew that her son wanted to discuss his dream with her. He wasn't little. He was sixteen. She can't cripple his enthusiasm. She said, "That's definitely no problem. If you want to do it, then your dad and I will support you. It's not easy. The difficulty isn't small right after you graduated. Although you studied economics and management, your qualifications are a bit lacking."

"The difficulty of opening a factory is definitely not small." Zhou Gui Lai nodded: "I know in my heart."

Lin Qing He internally said that she don't even know how to open a factory.

"Once you graduate, you will have to go out for a year. Then discuss about opening it. What do you think?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Gui Lai knew that his mother didn't disagree. Even though she didn't say yes, he was still happy. He grinned: "That's no problem. I will gather experience for a year by myself after graduation."

Lin Qing He nodded and asked, "Why do you want to open a dumpling factory? Is other industry not better to do?"

"It's not about better to do. Isn't my dad running a dumpling shop? I think it's pretty good and follow his step. When the time comes, I'll ask him to be a technical guide." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"A technical guide as well?" Lin Qing He amusedly scolded. What technical guide was needed for making dumplings.

Since her son had the idea of starting a business and becoming his own boss, Lin Qing He approve. But he was young for the time being. Let's talk about it later.

When she went to bed at night, Lin Qing He talked about it with Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows, and immediately said, "Let him make his own money."

It takes a lot of capital to open a factory. Of course he and his wife had a lot, but that's something that he intends to leave to his daughter.

Sons?

They can fight with their bare hands.

Lin Qing He: "...that's your son." He wants to do business and won't give some fund for it?

"Let him figure it out for himself. It's not that easy to start a factory." Zhou Qing Bai stated. Although he approve, his stance still remained the same. Don't come and ruin the money that will be left for daughter.

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Lin Qing He didn't say anything. It was matter of the future. It was enough to mention it. Talk about it slowly afterwards.

"Business has improved a lot this year," remarked Zhou Qing Bai.

There was a bit of satisfaction in his voice.

Lin Qing He smiled. Last year, the business wasn't bad. The monthly income of all the shops was over 10,000. The monthly income of this year was almost 20,000. Which was indeed a lot better.

Chapter 512: You really make it hard for people

In mid-June, Lin Qing He was planning where to travel with Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Gui Lai was also working on a travel strategy. It was rare chance for him take out his god-grandfather and grandfather to play. A strategy was a must.

Then Xu Sheng Mei came over this side.

She went directly to Zhou Er Ni and told Zhou Er Ni to stop selling goods to her brother.

Zhou Er Ni was perplexed: "You can come to get it, so why can't Sheng Qiang come to get it? What's more what would Sheng Qiang think when you come to me like this and not allow Sheng Qiang to get it?"

Xu Sheng Mei said: "Cousin, now you are married to Cousin-in-law who is so rich, why don't you need to care about this? Just leave him alone and cut off his supplies."

Xu Sheng Mei was so angry that she couldn't think of any plan. Otherwise she wouldn't come to find Zhou Er Ni.

Now her brother had opened a shop. According to her thoughts, her brother wouldn't be able to open a shop because of his temper. It was why she didn't stop him. Once he hit the south wall and know that a shop wasn't easily managed!

This was also the reason why she never came.

Unexpectedly, her brother actually opened this shop in partnership with Zhang Mei Lian. The business seems to be doing well.

Xu Sheng Mei kept enduring until she finally couldn't take it. Since she couldn't take some into her brother, she could only come and find Zhou Er Ni.

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As long as she didn't give the goods to her brother, the shop can't be opened. If her brother has no money, Zhang Mei Lian will definitely not want to follow him.

Then there will be no need to continue to get entangled with Zhang Mei Lian.

Zhou Er Ni frowned: "What are you talking about? Sheng Qiang can finally be able to stand up by himself now and start a business. I heard that the quantity of goods was more than your side. It can be regarded as great result. And you don't want him to do it?"

Xu Sheng Mei didn't dare to bring up Zhang Mei Lian, so she only said: "His temperament can't do business. If this goes on, what should I do if something goes wrong? Cousin, would you take responsibility?"

"What do you mean?" Zhou Er Ni's face sank: "Wang Yuan's side is looking upon the fact that we're relatives to let Sheng Qiang to jump in and get the goods. Otherwise, he won't be able to make money. It is Sheng Qiang making money. If anything happen, you want to blame it on me and Wang Yuan?"

Xu Sheng Mei choked and responded, "I didn't mean that."

"Then what do you mean?" Zhou Er Ni said directly.

Xu Sheng Mei pursed her lips and spoke, "Cousin, this matter can't be explained clearly. In short, don't let Sheng Qiang open a shop. He can just go to my shop and get the goods when he wants to set up a stall or something."

"You are you and Sheng Qiang is Sheng Qiang. I think he is advancing now. Grandfather and Grandmother are happy to hear it. If he doesn't want to take the goods, he will come over and say it. Don't decide for him." Zhou Er Ni stated calmly.

"I'll tell you the truth. Don't tell other people." Xu Sheng Mei hesitated before saying.

"Then don't say it," Zhou Er Ni responded.

Xu Sheng Mei was frustrated. Wasn't it just marrying a rich man? Now she became someone who won't recognize six relatives!

"Cousin, you really can't supply goods to Qiang Zi anymore. Do you know who Qiang Zi partnered up with?" Xu Sheng Mei gritted through her teeth.

This was also the biggest reason why she dragged it until now. She didn't want to let old Zhou Family know that she had partnered with Zhang Mei Lian.

Right now, she had no choice but to say. Otherwise her brother would really married Zhang Mei Lian. It would be really drag her family down. How many green hats would he have to wear?

More importantly was that Zhang Mei Lian had aborted before. She been with her brother so long and hadn't gotten pregnant yet. Who knows if she can birth a baby!

"Who does he work with? Doesn't he run his own shop?" Zhou Er Ni frowned and looked at her.

"He didn't open it by himself. He partnered with Zhang Mei Lian. Zhang Mei Lian!" Xu Sheng Mei gritted her teeth.

Zhou Er Ni was stunned. This time she was really taken aback. Staring at Xu Sheng Mei, she said, "Zhang Mei Lian?"

Did she hear that right? This Zhang Mei Lian was Zhang Mei Lian from old Zhang Family whom lived next door to her fourth aunt?

"It's Zhang Mei Lian. The one from the old Zhang Family that love next door to my uncle." Xu Sheng Mei clarified.

Zhou Er Ni's face changed: "What happened? Why is Sheng Qiang entangled with her? Weren't you keeping an eye out!"

"How should I know?" Xu Sheng Mei turned her face away: "I just ran into it by accident. It's why I came here to look for you."

"You can directly talk to Sheng Qiang for this kind of thing. Don't tell me you don't know what kind of person is Zhang Mei Lian? Instead of going to Sheng Qiang and talking about it, why are you coming to me?" Zhou Er Ni responded.

"It's not that I haven't told Qiang Zi before. You know what kind of Zhang Mei Lian is. Her methods are extraordinary. She bewitched Qiang Zi. The two of them...they are now living together." Xu Sheng Mei said.

Zhou Er Ni's face changed.

"Zhang Mei Lian knew that my brother was the grandson of old Zhou family. So she approached my brother and is aiming for my brother's money. If not, she wouldn't be with my brother. Now the clothing store is profiting again, what will it be like? I have no choice but come over to find you." Xu Sheng Mei explained.

"It's useless for you to look for me. Sheng Qiang doesn't even listen to you. So how will he listen to me?" Zhou Er Ni replied.

"No. Cousin, as long as you get Cousin-in-law's garment factory to stop the goods for Sheng Qiang, he can't make any money. Then Mei Lian will leave him by himself and won't pester him anymore. He is your cousin. Ah, second cousin sister, you can't ignore him!" Xu Sheng Mei persuaded.

Zhou Er Ni stared at her and said, "How long has this happened?"

"I don't know. I encountered it after passing by." Xu Sheng Mei shook her head.

Zhou Er Ni spoke: "I have to talk to my fourth uncle and fourth aunt about this."

Xu Sheng Mei's face changed: "Can you not just tell Cousin-in-law about this matter? Why do you need to tell my uncle?"

"Of course you have to consult with Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt on such a big matter. Otherwise, do you think Zhang Mei Lian is so easy to send away? They both live together now. Do you think she would just forget it?" Zhou Er Ni uttered in displeasure.

"As long as Qiang Zi has no money, she will leave by herself." Xu Sheng Mei persisted.

"That's what you think? Cut off Sheng Qiang's supplies for no reason. Won't she know what's going on? Then there will be more trouble. Old Zhang Family lives next door to Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt. Will they let it rest at that time?" Zhou Er Ni coldly snorted.

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"Can't you solve it in private? Cousin, you know that my uncle and aunt has a bad impression of Qiang Zi. Now there is Zhang Mei Lian and he is with her. I am afraid that they will cut off the relationship with Qiang Zi when hear this." Xu Sheng Mei quickly said.

"Then tell me, how are you going to solve it in private?" Zhou Er Ni said with a black face: "This can't work, that can't work. You are really make it hard on people!"

"Cousin……"

"You don't need to talk to me. Suddenly stopping the supply and Zhang Mei Lian will not let it drop when she find out. Then the community will have to a ruckus. What should I do about this? I have to ask my uncle and aunt on what to do before we discuss about how to solve it!" Zhou Er Ni waved her hand.

Chapter 513: Not let her live well

No matter what was said, she couldn't persuade her. It made Xu Sheng Mei frustrated and angry.

It was clearly a matter of one sentence. Why did she have to make it so complicated? As long as her brother's supply stopped, the shop won't go on and Zhang Mei Lian will leave her brother.

Zhou Er Ni just won't listen.

"Go back. This matter has to wait until noon when I go to Fourth Uncle to have a meal. I will go discuss with Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt." Zhou Er Ni stated.

"Cousin, can't you give consideration for Qiang Zi? He is your biological cousin. You know what impression Uncle and Aunt have about Zhang Mei Lian. If they know, what will happen to my brother?" Xu Sheng Mei said.

"Either you solve this problem yourself or I help. When I help, it will definitely go through Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt." Zhou Er Ni declared.

She also had a stomach-full of objections about Xu Sheng Qiang's entanglement with Zhang Mei Lian.

Because Zhang Mei Lian was truly terrible. The whole community here knew that. Also, what king of people were old Zhang Family. Who in this area didn't know?

Xu Sheng Mei gritted her teeth. She was very upset, but what else can she do now? She can't keep watching it like this, otherwise her brother will marry Zhang Mei Lian. What to do then?

At noon, Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan went over for a meal.

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Afterward Zhou Er Ni avoided other people and recounted this matter to her fourth uncle and fourth aunt.

Lin Qing He's face didn't move at all. For a hard-hearted person like her, the ties was cut on her side, whether it was Xu Sheng Mei or Xu Sheng Qiang. So what else can be said.

While Zhou Qing Bai's expression was so dark that it couldn't be any darker.

Lin Qing He took in his reaction. If Xu Sheng Qiang was in front of them, he would have to be beaten to death.

"Do you want to take care of this matter?" Lin Qing He said directly.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife: "We can't let him be with Zhang Mei Lian."

Lin Qing He rolled her eyes: "Don't say this yet."

She looked at her youngest son and said, "Third, come here."

"What's the matter?" Zhou Gui Lai came over and said.

"Are there classes in the afternoon?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Two classes." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

"Two classes it is. When you get off, go find Xu Sheng Qiang." Lin Qing He instructed.

"Why are you looking for him?" Zhou Gui Lai wasn't willing to go: "I have nothing to say to him."

Although he was Xu Sheng Qiang's cousin, Zhou Gui Lai wasn't that familiar with Xu Sheng Qiang. He rarely interacted with Xu Sheng Qiang.

"He got together with Zhang Mei Lian." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Gui Lai froze for a moment before looking at his dad and his sister Er Ni. Then turned back to his mom: "Mom, you aren't saying, this Zhang Mei Lian is the one from old Zhang Family from next door?"

"Otherwise, why would need your help?" Lin Qing He responded.

"What's going on?" Zhou Gui Lai hurriedly said, "You have to tell me clearly so I can seek him out more smoothly."

"Ask you Sister Er Ni." Lin Qing He waved her hand. She had to give classes in the afternoon. She was too occupied, so she went to the second floor to prepare for class.

Zhou Gui Lai got to know the situation from Zhou Er Ni and immediately said: "I must go and see. The situation still isn't clear!"

He didn't think the situation would be that simple. How could Zhang Mei Lian get entangled with Xu Sheng Qiang for no reason. If there was really no reason, what kind of fate was this?

He couldn't bear to break up couple.

Of course, Zhou Gui Lai didn't dare to say this. Otherwise, his dad could slap him judging by his face.

Zhou Er Ni knew Xu Sheng Qiang's address. He can ask Wang Yuan. After all, Wang Yuan's side would order a truck to deliver it.

It can be easily found out.

So Zhou Gui Lai caught a bus after school. Then he asked for directions on the way before arriving.

Sure enough, he saw Zhang Mei Lian in this shop. It was unknown where Xu Sheng Qiang went as he wasn't there.

"Why...why is it you?" Zhang Mei Lian's face became stiff when she saw him come in so openly.

"Why can't it be me? Aren't I a customer?" Zhou Gui Lai grinned. Then looked at the shop, and said: "The shop is managed well. From what Second Brother-in-law said, the business seems to be pretty good. "

Zhang Mei Lian wanted to quibble: "You came to the wrong place. I got the goods elsewhere and this shop is my own."

"Don't pretend. I know, you opened with Xu Sheng Qiang." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Zhang Mei Lian's face was pale. She wasn't pregnant yet, what should she do? If old Zhou family intervened forcibly, this matter come to an end.

Xu Sheng Qiang couldn't win over old Zhou Family. He won't be able to protect her.

"This side isn't close to our residential area at all. It's quite a detour. How did you and Xu Sheng Qiang get together?" Zhou Gui Lai asked as he took in the shop.

What Zhang Mei Lian wanted to know more now was how old Zhou family knew about this. Because when Wang Yuan sent someone to deliver it, she would even hide away and let Xu Sheng Qiang sort it in the store.

She didn't want to let the other side to know that she was with Xu Sheng Qiang. Unexpectedly, it was found out.

"It's fate between me and Qiang Zi. We both live together now." Zhang Mei Lian stated.

Zhou Gui Lai laughed and said, "It's useless to tell me this. Currently, no one would approve of you getting together. What kind of reputation do you have? Just randomly ask someone in our community and they can list it out. Do you think you and Xu Sheng Qiang will have an ending?"

"Old Zhou family is rich. But no matter how rich, can you forcibly separate me from Qiang Zi? Me being with Qiang Zi doesn't break the law nor kill anyone. Why can't we be together?" Zhang Mei Lian didn't hold back.

Zhou Gui Lai said: "You got a bad character and get into messy relationship with men."

Zhang Mei Lian refused to admit it, and said, "Did you see it with your own eyes or something? Those are nothing more than people repeating what other said!"

"Do you know Xu Sheng Mei? I heard that she has a good relationship with you but she still doesn't approve of it." Zhou Gui Lai mentioned.

"Xu Sheng Mei?" Zhang Mei Lian was taken by surprise. She gritted her teeth as if she had caught something, "Did Xu Sheng Mei go to old Zhou Family's side and talked about it?"

"Yes ah." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

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Zhang Mei Lian immediately became mad. Xu Sheng Mei couldn't separate her from Xu Sheng Qiang, so she went to old Zhou's house to get reinforcement.

This was really unwilling to let her live well!

She took good care of Xu Sheng Qiang. Took on the cooking and the likes. Now they were living together, she was doing everything a wife did. It was like this and Xu Sheng Mei still refused to approve of her being with Xu Sheng Qiang. Instead, she racked her brains to destroy it.

"From I see, old Zhou family shouldn't be played around by this niece!" Zhang Mei Lian gritted her teeth and sneered.

Chapter 514: One hand give the money, the other give the good

Since Xu Sheng Mei won't let live well, then why should she help Xu Sheng Mei hide it!

"What do you mean?" Zhou Gui Lai asked with a sly smile.

He knew there must be something going on here. Zhang Mei Lian and Xu Sheng Mei must be friends. He won't believe they didn't since she somehow got together with Xu Sheng Qiang.

"You should know, I wanted to chase Huang Hu before." Zhang Mei Lian calmly said.

"And then." Zhou Gui Lai uttered.

"Xu Sheng Mei was very supportive of me. She wanted to send me to Huang Hu so that Huang Hu and I could be together. She told me a lot of flattering words. She said that Huang Hu got a countryside household registration and it is his blessing to marry me. What's the matter? When it comes to me and Sheng Qiang, she won't say that it is Sheng Qiang's blessing? What's more, she eagerly ran over to the old Zhou's house to get reinforcements?" Zhang Mei Lian sneered.

Zhou Gui Lai jollily stated, "I don't believe what you said."

"What is there to not believe. Sheng Qiang and I didn't have any encounter from the start. Didn't it happen because of Zhang Mei Lian? You know that she has a shop, right." Zhang Mei Lian already had the intention to not want Xu Sheng Mei to live well. So she got the guts to expose her, no?

"I know." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

"She partnered up with me and opened that shop. See. She knew my old Zhang Family's repuatation and still opened that shop with me. Xu Sheng Qiang and I met in that shop and also got together in that place. We were together since last year. She only found out during the New Year and kicked me out. So Sheng Qiang came out with me. You know the rest. Sheng Qiang and I come out to open this shop." Zhang Mei Lian said.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't do anything too overboard. She had once helped her and wanted to pair her with Huang Hu.

Knowing that old Zhou Family had a bad impression of her, she partnered with her to open a shop was another matter.

It didn't need be a lot because of these two matters can make old Zhou Family have a bad view of Xu Sheng Mei.

Zhang Mei Lian saw Zhou Gui Lai was still smiling and couldn't tell anything: "I'm telling the truth about these things. Otherwise, you can wait for Sheng Qiang to come back. He was called out to set up a stall by me. He's very motivated now!"

"Okay, I know. I will tell the truth when I go back." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

"What did Xu Sheng Mei say over there?" Zhang Mei Lian quickly asked.

"She sought out my sister Er Ni, the proprietress of the garment factory, and wanted her cut off the supply of your side." Zhou Gui Lai didn't hold back and sold Xu Sheng Mei completely.

With such a cruel heart, why shouldn't he sell her? Didn't she want to push Zhang Mei Lian to Hu Zi before? Quite a capability.

Now being with Xu Sheng Qiang was perfect!

Zhou Gui Lai went back. While Zhang Mei Lian was steaming mad. Xu Sheng Qiang came back just after six o'clock. When he came back, he saw her crying there.

Xu Sheng Qiang froze on the spot: "What's wrong? Someone bullied you?"

"That's right? I'm going to be bullied to death. This life can't keep going. Qiang Zi, if you want to split with me, then split. Anyway, I won't regret being with you!" Zhang Mei Lian sobbed.

"What are you saying? You and I are just short of getting the certificate now. Why mention split? Who else can you marry after the split?" Xu Sheng Qiang hurriedly comforted.

"Then why does your sister hurt us so much? She won't be reconciled unless we separate!" Zhang Mei Lian cried as she said.

"My sister came here to scold you?" Xu Sheng Qiang's face was black. Xu Sheng Mei often came here to scold Zhang Mei Lian. Xu Sheng Qiang knew about this.

"If she just came to scold me, I would endure. Who told me to like you? She is also my sister-in-law. Can I not let her be? But if she wants to beat or scold me, I will take it. You were present. When she yelled at me, did I even talk back? She is that overboard!" Zhang Mei Lian felt aggrieved and cried.

After Xu Sheng Qiang knew what had happened, his expression was extremely ugly. He went to look for his sister without saying a word.

After Xu Sheng Mei came out and saw his behavior, she knew what was going on and said, "Why are you looking for me?"

"Does my matter need your intervention?" Xu Sheng Qiang slapped her, Xu Sheng Mei was stunned.

In fact, when she was in the village before, she was beaten by her brother. But he hadn't dared to beat her for so many years. Now he beat her for a rotten good like Zhang Mei Lian?

Xu Sheng Mei trembled with anger: "You dare to hit me? You dare to hit me!"

"I hit you. Don't think because you marry into Zhao Family, I won't dare to hit you. You don't need to get involved in my affairs. I talked about Mei Lian and my matter a good few times. And you still dare to intervene? If you dare to intervene in this matter, I will tell Zhao Family that your baby was deliberately miscarried and framed Zhao Family!" Xu Sheng Qiang threatened.

Xu Sheng Mei staggered and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? That baby was an accident!"

"Do you think I don't know what kind of person you are. You finally married into Zhao Family. You depended on that golden egg. Would you not protect it? If it wasn't deliberate, then what was it!" Xu Sheng Qiang coldly snorted.

"No matter what you say, it was an accident." Xu Sheng Mei calmed her mind and declared. When she did it, her heart was torn. She did it to allow who to come to the capital. Now her brother turned around and threaten her with this!

"I don't care whether it was accidental or not. If you continue to get involve in my business in the future and go over to that side to stop my goods, I will go tell Zhao Family. See what they think then!" Xu Sheng Qiang stated.

Xu Sheng Mei was so angry that she nearly went over and slap him!

"I won't care about your life. Don't mix into mine. Mei Lian and I are doing extremely well!" Xu Sheng Qiang finished this and went back.

Xu Sheng Mei was vexed. She came over to find Zhou Er Ni the next day and asked why Zhou Er Ni sold her.

Zhou Er Ni looked at her with indifferent eyes: "In the past, you wanted to make Zhang Mei Lian and Hu Zi an item. During them time she pursued Hu Zi, did you encourage her from behind?"

Xu Sheng Mei was stunned. Her fire extinguished like ice water poured over. She almost couldn't stand steadily!

This was what she worried about the most. She still wished for a fluke. Unexpectedly, Zhang Mei Lian talked about it!

She hurriedly said: "No...no. How could I not know what kind of person is? How could I put Zhang Mei Lian with Hu Zi? Is she talking nonsense?"

"You had partnered up with Zhang Mei Lian. The reason Sheng Qiang got entangled with her is because they met at your shop." Zhou Er Ni continued to state indifferently.

All these things were recounted by Zhou Gui Lai when he returned yesterday.

"No...it's not..." Xu Sheng Mei still wanted to deny, but she couldn't explain.

"Don't come here. Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt don't want to see you anymore. I also don't want to see you anymore." Zhou Er Ni said flatly: "As for business, it'll remain the same. One hand give the money and the other deliver the goods."

Chapter 515: Very low key

Xu Sheng Mei left with a pale face. According to her character, she must hurriedly go to old Zhou's house to explain.

But now she dare not go over.

Zhou Er Ni didn't even give her an extra look.

This incident had touched Zhou Family's bottom line.

Want to make Hu Zi and Zhang Mei Lian an item? Thankfully, Hu Zi was honest and didn't know how to use these tricks. Otherwise, if he really had something to do with Zhang Mei Lian, then how will they deal with this matter?

What was her intention? Deliberately want to give old Zhou's side a stab!

Old Zhou Family had never done her wrong and this was how she repaid old Zhou Family. Who would like this interact with her? One would never know which day they will be stabbed in the back.

Lin Qing He went to work as usual. Completely unaffected. When she came here at noon, Zhou Qing Bai had forgotten to stew the soup.

"You forgot to stew the soup. Don't want a daughter anymore, right?" Lin Qing He gave him an displeased eye-roll.

"I'm going to stew it now." Zhou Qing Bai smilingly said.

"Don't stew it. Didn't you soak seaweed? Just cook a seaweed pork rib soup." Lin Qing He said.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai responded. He began to chop ribs and cook a seaweed rib soup.

Not long after, Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan came over. Lin Qing He mentioned, "A lot of dried seaweed came in this month. Take some to that side. This seaweed is very nutritious as a soup, so drink more."

"Okay." Zhou Er Ni merrily nodded.

"Why do I feel that my wife isn't fat? I saw Third Sister is a lot fatter." Wang Yuan said.

"San Ni is indeed a lot fatter, but Er Ni isn't bad. Her month is short. She's not lacking in nutrition. It's just the fetus growing, rather than her gaining flesh." Lin Qing He responded.

Wang Yuan grinned and then looked at Er Ni's belly.

Zhou Er Ni dismissed: "You go and set the tableware."

"Okay." Wang Yuan went to set the bowls and chopsticks.

Zhou Er Ni told Lin Qing He about Xu Sheng Mei's arrival this morning.

Lin Qing He said indifferently: "Don't worry about her. This side have cut ties with her."

She never had any hope for Xu Sheng Mei. But this incident had refreshed her understanding of Xu Sheng Mei.

She had never given any good face to Xu Sheng Mei siblings. This, she admitted. But honestly,, other than her, everyone else was nice to her.

Before, when Hu Zi and Gang Zi heard about her and Zhao Jun's matter, they even went with Second and beat him into the hospital. How much they were on her side?

But she knew exactly what kind of person Zhang Mei Lian was and she still wanted to match her with Hu Zi. This intention was really vicious.

In her heart, did she take this side seriously?

So when Third came back with this news yesterday, she spoke of it in front of the family after dinner.

There was no need to prove it. Zhang Mei Lian and Xu Sheng Qiang being together was the best evidence.

Wasn't it because she was close to Xu Sheng Mei that she met Xu Sheng Qiang and allowed Zhang Mei Lian and Xu Sheng Qiang be like tortoise setting eyes on mung bean.

Speaking of it, it was self-inflicted. There was nothing to say.

What happened last night caused her Qing Bai to be thoroughly disappointed. So her family Qing Bai made a decision. Treat it like they don't know these matters. Old Zhou family won't interfere with old Xu family's affairs!

The sentence was clear and distinct. There was nothing to debate about.

Wang Yuan will provide the goods as usual. There was no need to stop supplying. After all, they were also coming to get the goods. Only that connection. As for the rest, they won't get involved.

Zhou Er Ni nodded. Then she hesitated, "Grandfather and Grandmother's side don't know about it yet."

"Don't talk about it over there. Those two siblings dare not come over now." Lin Qing He said.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's age wasn't small. Their bones were still healthy, but if they knew that their granddaughter wanted to give a stab and their grandson was living together with someone who had abortion and messy relationship history, they won't be able to take it.

Don't use the siblings' matter to trouble the two elderly. Let them be at ease.

Though they didn't tell Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, Lin Qing He told Zhou Xiao Mei when they took a bath in the bathhouse.

It must be mentioned to Zhou Xiao Mei, otherwise she would be in the dark.

Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned: "Huh? She actually did such a thing that harms others and herself?"

"Yes. Now Xu Sheng Qiang has gotten involved with Zhang Mei Lian and she had Xu Sheng Qiang in her grip. Xu Sheng Mei is seeking a solution in a panic. If not, we still wouldn't know she had done so much behind our back." Lin Qing He said flatly.

Zhou Xiao Mei reddened with anger: "Where did we do her wrong? Where!"

To actually wanted to match such a thing to Hu Zi. If it had succeed, how can her fourth sister-in-law explain to her second sister?

Good wife meant less misfortune for husband. Marrying a wife like that was simply extremely unlucky!

"Don't be angry anymore. Just letting you know so you can keep in mind. Our family will never recognize these relatives anymore. Your fourth brother won't care about Xu Sheng Qiang and Zhang Mei Lian." Lin Qing He spoke.

Qing Bai was understanding in this matter. If not, she would have to fight with him. But this kind man was really sad this time. Otherwise, why would he not even ask?

Zhou Xiao Mei responded, "It's right to not care. My eldest sister is really a failure. To raise and teach them into this!"

"It's also due to me bringing her to the capital in the past." Lin Qing He shook his head.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, don't think like that. It's not that you want to bring her. My eldest sister brought her over. What's more, when she was brought to here, she was told to study but she didn't. Just watching a store and she ended up with Zhao Jun. What did this have to do with you!" Zhou Xiao Mei comforted.

Lin Qing He said: "Let's not talk about this. How is your cousin's business?"

Zhou Xiao Mei was still angry, but the topic had changed and answered, "It's okay. I heard Da Lin said that they made more than 200 last month."

Lin Qing He nodded: "It'll be fine as long as the business continues."

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "This is the beginning. It will be better later. As long as they manage it well, it won't do badly. But my cousin-in-law's stingy and demeaning temperament..."

"No need to bother about this. Society will teach her to be a human being." Lin Qing He said calmly.

In the adult world, "counseling" was the highest law. Only by "counseling" can one live a good life and silently make a fortune.

Lin Qing He didn't have such a personality. When she was in the village, basically everyone in the village knew that she had a good life and that she had no money in her hands. She could spend more than she had.

The situation was different. So far no one knew that the shops they owned were bought by the couple.

They thought it was rented. At most, they knew that the dumpling shop belonged to her family.

Not many people even knew about the shops were going to be open.

In fact, they were very low-key.

Chapter 516: Postnatal confinement assistance

Through the scrubbing bath, Zhou Xiao Mei got to know Zhou Xiao Mei's matter. After Zhou Xiao Mei went back, she complained to Su Da Lin.

Of course, the couple said it behind closed doors.

Zhou Xiao Mei also didn't dare let her parents to hear her, otherwise what to do when they collapse from anger?

After hearing this, Su Da Lin frowned.

"If they find you for anything, you can't make the decision by yourself. Remember to tell me, understand?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"No... they won't... come to... find me." Su Da Lin shook his head.

Zhou Xiao Mei's mind reacted and immediately harrumphed, "Dare to look down on you? See how far them siblings can go!"

Thinking of this, she became even more angry. Both Xu Sheng Mei and Xu Sheng Qiang looked down on her Da Lin because of his stuttering. Her Da Lin was such a nice person!

Su Da Lin smiled and said, "You...you don't... dislike me...is...enough..."

"Why should I dislike you. You're my man. I like you." Zhou Xiao Mei gave him an eye-roll.

Su Da Lin grinned. He was grateful to his wife. For so many years, she didn't dislike him for having a stupid mouth. Not only did she not dislike him, but also protected him a lot.

And also gave birth to two sons and two daughters for him. Su Da Lin truly love and appreciate his wife.

"Bless...husband, benefit...son." Su Da Lin smilingly looked at his wife.

Zhou Xiao Mei blushed: "How can I be as good as you say? I don't know how to do anything. I just like to follow my fourth sister-in-law."

However following her fourth sister-in-law was the right path.

Su Da Lin grinned.

In an instant, it had entered July. The summer vacation was welcomed. On the second day of this summer vacation, Zhou Gui Lai and his two grandfathers, old Wang and Father Zhou, embarked on the traveling train.

Though it was only '84, many places were available for tourism. Lin Qing He had seen her youngest's travel guide. The places they will go were acceptable to Father Zhou and old Wang, so she let him be.

She just made sure he had enough money. When travelling, money was indispensable.

Lin Qing He was also on summer vacation. She had it all planned out. Go to Dalian to explore. If there is any, she will order dried seafood there. Naturally, she will keep ordering from the south. Just can't have only supplier. Or it would be easy to be slaughtered.

"I will leave everything at home to you." Lin Qing He said to Second.

Zhou Xuan dispiritedly responded: "Then you guys come back soon. I want to spend a few days off."

"Your behavior." Lin Qing He gave him an amused eye-roll. Before, she really thought that her second child, the dog-headed strategist, would go into business. Unexpectedly, he developed a gentle aura.

Then, regardless of Second's complaint, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai also set off the next day and went straight to Dalian to explore.

Mother Zhou came over a few days later with a killed chicken and said, "How long will your parents go? Your grandfather and god-grandfather have both gone to play. Can you handle it all by yourself?"

"It's okay." Zhou Xuan swiftly wrapped dumplings as he answered.

Aunt Ma jollily uttered, "Young Xuan is quick and won't need anyone to worry about him. But you can rest assured. Once I wash these dishes, I will help him make dumplings."

"Really trouble you, old sister." Mother Zhou smilingly said.

She was very polite to Aunt Ma. Her grandson was able to date a girl from the capital was all thanks to Aunt Ma.

"What trouble could there be. I'm happy to work here. With something to do, I won't be bored." Aunt Ma responded.

Mother Zhou grinned: "Old Sister, you work away. I just came over to see. There's a little granddaughter at home, I will go back first."

"Okay, go ahead, Old sister. Don't worry over here." Aunt Ma swiftly answered.

Mother Zhou left. Aunt Ma washed the dishes and cleaned her hands. Then she came to help make dumplings and said to Zhou Xuan: "Your grandmother is also pretty good. Really dotes you younger generations a lot."

Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "My grandmother loves to worry. It's fine to leave the chicken for their side to eat and she still bring it over."

His grandmother treated them brothers really well. It was just that she was a bit long-winded. His mom couldn't stand it. Of course, the filial piety that should be given was never shorted.

Aunt Ma said: "It's the elderly's thoughts. She is also happy to see that you like to eat."

Zhou Xuan nodded.

Seeing that it was almost time, he took out the chicken and chopped it. Then he fried half and stewed half into soup.

Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan came over. Zhou Xuan first served his sister Er Ni a bowl of chicken soup with chicken thighs and said: "Second Brother-in-law, this is to nourish my sister Er Ni. I will soon become a professional cook. Is there any benefit for me."

"What benefits do you want? When it's birthed in the future, it have to call you uncle." Wang Yuan said.

Zhou Xuan laughed: "That's right, have call me uncle. But uncle can't compare to father."

Wang Yuan jollily said, "Make your sister more delicious stuff. I will take you to the hot springs this year. I will pay for it."

Zhou Xuan responded, "Alright. I added another dish today. Grandmother brought it here. I cooked half as soup. The rest will be eaten fried with mushrooms.

When Hu Zi, Gang Zi, Si Ni, and the others came over, all five dishes were on the table.

Chen Shan Shan also came over to eat today.

But it didn't matter if there was one more or one less, there were enough mantou.

"You're almost a chef now." Hu Zi grinned.

"That's right, You have to learn something from me. Otherwise when Sister Shan Shan is in postnatal confinement in the future, how will you take care of her?" Zhou Xuan said.

Chen Shan Shan blushed: "It's still early."

"My sister Er Ni also said that it is early. Now look, is it early?" Zhou Xuan pointed out. Speaking of Zhou Er Ni, he brought up Zhou San Ni: "When is San Ni's due date?"

"What? You're starting to care about these?" Zhou Er Ni amusedly scolded.

"Of course, I have to be concerned. By then, Sister San Ni will have a baby. Who will take care of it? Someone will have to watch the shop," Zhou Xuan said.

If it isn't during this summer vacation, then he didn't need to worry. If it is, then he had to make plans first.

"I had asked Sister San Ni. In October, I will assist Sister San Ni during the postnatal confinement. You don't have to worry about it." Zhou Si N answered. Then she turned to Zhou Er Ni, "Sister, don't worry. When you are in postnatal confinement, I will go and assist."

"That's wonderful." Zhou Xuan grinned.

Since Zhou Si Ni will take it on, there was really nothing to worry about. Whether it was cooking or doing other tasks, Zhou Si Ni was completely fine. She was very quick-handed.

"After assisting your sister well. Brother-in-law will buy you a gold ring for you to keep as a dowry in the future." Wang Yuan said.

"No need for that. Brother-in-law, you are too polite. It is only right to assist my sister during the postnatal confinement. It was the same with my eldest sister." Zhou Si Ni was taken aback and said quickly.

Chapter 517: Strong mouth

Though Zhou Si Ni didn't have a match herself, she was familiar with the matter of attending postnatal confinement.

Zhou Da Ni's postnatal confinement was attended to by her in the past and she had did a wonderful job. What's more, they were sisters. Nowadays, family planning had been implemented. The number of children that can be born was limited. If there weren't many births, then this will be the only time in a lifetime.

Then she must help.

"Are you worried that Second Brother-in-law can't afford a ring? Just keep it." Zhou Xuan jollily said.

Zhou Er Ni, who knew how much her husband had saved, just smiled.

However, there was something different about Zhou Er Ni's belly.

She was pregnant on the two days of her wedding night. So April, May, June, and July. After July, her belly began to grow.

One day, one look.

Zhou Er Ni had no experience. Neither did Wang Yuan. They thought it was normal. Once entered August, Zhou Er Ni's bump was very apparent.

When they came to that side to eat, Zhou Xiao Mei looked at it and said in amazement, "How is your belly so big so quick?"

"Fourth Aunt said that Er Ni is nurturing the babies rather than gaining flesh. All the nutrition is absorbed by the little one inside." Wang Yuan smilingly responded.

"That's not right. It's only four months. This bump looks almost five months. Five months may not be as big as you." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.

She had given four births. Her experience can be described as veteran. According to her eyes, Zhou Er Ni's belly was very big.

"It's still alright?" Zhou Er Ni looked at her stomach and said.

Because it was summer and was hot, she wore less as she was afraid of heat due to her pregnancy. This made her bump obvious.

When Mother Zhou came back from feeding the chicken, Zhou Xiao Mei called out to her: "Mother, come and see Er Ni's belly. Why is it so big so fast?"

"It's been more than four months. It's normal." Mother Zhou said as she examined.

"This is growing a bit too fast ah." Zhou Xiao Mei said. Looking at Zhou Er Ni, she asked: "How's your appetite?"

"Pretty good appetite." Zhou Er Ni depressingly sighed. This appetite was really a big problem. Can take in a lot.

Less than an hour and a half after eating a meal, she was hungry again. She ate two apples a day and other fruits as well. But it couldn't make a dent.

So from time to time, she had to go to Zhou Xuan's side and order something to eat.

Or nibble on a corn on the cob or eating mantou with a plate of fried pork with mushrooms over there. In short, she can really eat.

Wang Yuan said: "No problem, right?"

"No problem. Don't listen to your youngest aunt. Surprise at little things. She had given birth to four." Mother Zhou responded.

"Honestly, her appetite is huge. I have to get up in the middle of the night to get something to eat." Wang Yuan commented.

Starting this month, his wife would wake up hungry in the middle of the night. Then he got up and cooked an egg noodle for her to eat. She could eat it very heartily.

Although she ate so much, she didn't grow much flesh. It was all absorb into her belly.

"It's okay now. You can eat when you are hungry. It was not easy back when we were pregnant. When I was pregnant with Eldest, our family was so poor and I can't withstand the hunger. Old man had to go hunt a pheasant back in the middle of the night and only then something was cooked for me," Mother Zhou recounted.

Those days were really not easy. Old man hadn't had it easy either. Old man was good to her though. He would always find food for her when she was pregnant. When he was young and was working as a hired help. he couldn't bear to eat the pancake he received. He would bring it back to her to eat.

"Just say what you want to eat. Grandmother will cook it for you here. You caught up to the good time." Mother Zhou said.

"Then have cornmeal pancake tonight?" Zhou Er Ni suggested.

"That's not difficult" Mother Zhou responded.

But she didn't need to move her hands. Zhou Xiao Mei made it. The cornmeal pancake were tasty.

Not only cornmeal pancake, but also tomato and egg soup, braised pork ribs, etc.. All were good dishes.

"When you go back, take some tomatoes back to eat. If you are hungry in the middle of the night, you can also make a tomato and egg soup to eat." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Okay." Wang Yuan responded and then took a small basket of tomatoes back.

Zhou Xuan had personally experienced Zhou Er Ni's big appetite. How would make another extra meal for her.

Zhou San Ni's belly was not too small. Because her fourth uncle and fourth aunt weren't here, she came over here to take a look.

She came here by herself. Li Ai Guo got to watch the shop. It was fine to go by herself. Although Zhou San Ni's pregnancy took a bit of twists and turns, she felt that she was in good health.

"Sister San Ni, are you hungry? I'll get you something to eat." Zhou Xuan said upon her arrival.

Aunt Ma was amused: "Young Xuan, if this goes on, your wife will be blessed in the future."

Zhou Xuan smiled: "That's a must. Our old Zhou family has a tradition of loving our wives."

Zhou San Ni smiled and said: "I was still a little worried. But now, it seems that I had been worrying too much." Er Wa took good care of the shop.

"What problem could there be? Last year Third managed it for the whole summer vacation by himself." Zhou Xuan replied.

Then he scooped a bowl of dumplings for Zhou San Ni. It was shepherd's purse dumplings. He spoke: "Sister San Ni, eat first."

"I have eaten before coming. No need to give it to me." Zhou San Ni hurriedly said.

"You have a big belly now, you must get hungry fast. Sister Er Ni's belly is smaller than you and she have to come over and eat two or three times a day. I heard that my second brother-in-law has to get up in the middle of the night and cook a large bowl of noodles for her." Zhou Xuan mentioned.

Zhou Er Ni was surprised: "Sister Er Ni's month is still small, right?" Her's wasn't small. It had been more than seven months and the bump was a little big. But Er Ni hadn't reach four months for long, right?

She had a good appetite at that time, but she wasn't too hungry. It was only recently that she couldn't help but wake up in the middle of the night to look for food.

"More than four months, but she can eat a lot." Zhou Xuan merrily said.

Zhou San Ni sat there. After eating her dumplings, she came to the clothing store to see Zhou Er Ni.

She had been here before and knew the location. Because it was a bit far from the dry good shop, she hadn't drop by for a while.

Zhou Er Ni saw how much plumper Zhou San Ni became and smiled: "San Ni, I will not be able to recognize you later."

Zhou San Ni's attention was attracted by her stomach: "You're only four months or so along, why is your bump so obvious?"

"Grandmother said every woman is different. Some bumps become apparent quickly, and some are late." Zhou Er Ni responded.

Zhou San Ni nodded: "I heard from Er Wa that you have a particularly good appetite. So why aren't you fatter? I have gained some degree of weight. I have to buy new clothes. Quite a cost.

Zhou Er Ni said: "I do. This little one absorbed it all."

As Zhou Er Ni spoke, she went to wash two apples. One for her self and one for Zhou San Ni: "Have you eaten more apples?"

"Yes. I eat it every day." Zhou San Ni nibbled on the apple and responded, "I just ate a bowl of dumplings at Er Wa's side."

The two sisters took a look at each other's stomachs and then both felt helpless. Their mouths were strong.

Chapter 518: Self-inflicted evil

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai, who went to Dalian and other places to find the suppliers, didn't know these things. There was indeed a supplier in Dalian.

However, this source wasn't as good as the one in the south. Still, there were many varieties. It was better than nothing.

They ordered more than two thousand yuan worth of good and stored in the space. Then she asked the boss for a phone number. Knowing that they were from the capital city, he told them to simply call to request the quantity and he'll arrange it and send it over.

A customer that can come directly to place an order of two thousand yuan! The boss naturally wanted to keep this big customer.

But he never thought Lin Qing He had placed orders with the owner of Southern Seafood. It was during the late period, 4,000 was the starting worth. At the end of last year, they ordered more than 5,000 worth over. At that time, she sold majority of the goods at the end of the year.

The couple stayed here for a while before catching the train to hang out in other places.

Lin Qing He wanted to set up real estate in a few front borders. These were all assets in the future era of sky-high housing prices.

What's more, when they travel and relax, they would have their own property to live in.

Zhou Qing Bai accompanied his wife and wandered around in a relaxing pace. He also followed his wife to see the scenery of the country.

They hadn't gone back to their hometown this year. The development in their hometown was very good. Whether it was her brother or Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law, they made great progress.

It lasted until twenty-something of August. There was one week left in the summer vacation. The couple set out on the return journey in content.

This year, they didn't go resell. Her Qing Bai said no. Lin Qing He felt it was a pity, but since he said no, then they won't.

So far, the combined income of several shops had exceeded 20,000. Which wasn't a small sum in later generations. Let alone now. So they can stop. It was good to spend their extra time on traveling.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came back, Zhou Xuan almost cried with joy.

Having been a chef for more than a month, Zhou Xuan felt that his hair was stained with the smell of the kitchen.

"Third hasn't come back yet." Lin Qing He merrily asked.

"Haven't returned yet." Zhou Xuan replied.

Zhou Qing Bai counted three hundred yuan for him. After receiving the money, Zhou Xuan immediately felt that the hard work of more than a month was worth it!

He had been thinking about it for a long time. He wanted this guitar in the mall but couldn't bear to buy it.

This time his dad was generous and gave him three hundred yuan!

"Dad, I'm leaving this to you. By the way, Sister Er Ni will come over for a snack later. Cook her two corn on the cob in advance." Zhou Xuan said. Then he impatiently rode the bicycle to buy the guitar he was thinking of for so long.

"Stinky boy." Lin Qing He amusedly scolded. She didn't have time to ask anything else.

She didn't leave either. She went directly to the second floor to rest. Zhou Qing Bai grabbed the ladle and started cooking. He cooked two corn cobs for Zhou Er Ni.

Zhou Er Ni came over after three o'clock in the afternoon. As soon as she arrived, she saw her fourth uncle. Immediately, she happily said, "Fourth uncle, you're back."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai had gone to explore and his mood became different. He brought out two corn cobs for his niece and said, "Want to have something else?"

"No need. Two corn cobs are enough." Zhou Er Ni embarrassed responded.

Zhou Qing Bai took a look at her belly. Although he had three sons, he never actually witnessed the changes of a woman's pregnant belly.

Usually when he came back, the child was born. So he didn't feel anything. But because she was pregnant, it wasn't surprising that her stomach easily got so big.

He looked at the second floor. Don't know when his wife will get pregnant. If she was pregnant, he would make whatever she wanted to eat.

"Now that the stomach is so big, don't go to work." Zhou Qing Bai said as he made dumplings.

"You don't have to worry, Fourth Uncle. I don't have any problems. If I don't let me go to work, I don't know what to do on my own." Zhou Er Ni shook her head.

She didn't want to watch TV at home all day long. She didn't want to go to Wang Yuan's clothing factory, because she had nothing to do after going there.

So it was best to come here to work. After all, it was quite easy. There was something to occupy her. How great it was to be not idle?

"If you feel uncomfortable, you have to say it." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"I know." Zhou Er Ni nodded.

After eating two corn on the cob, she went back to the clothing store first.

As for Lin Qing He, she was sleeping deeply on the second floor. She only got up in the evening and felt completely refreshed.

Traveling was like this. Only the feeling of returning home felt comfortable.

Seeing his wife coming down, Zhou Qing Bai gave her a bowl of soup to drink first. Lin Qing He looked at Second who was tuning the guitar at the door as she drank the soup. She spoke, "Did you collect the dried seafood on time?"

"Yes. I brought Hu Zi with me." Zhou Xuan replied in spare time.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything then and drank her own soup. Hu Zi and the others soon arrived.

Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan didn't come over. They went to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side for dinner.

Lin Qing He went to the bathhouse with Zhou Qing Bai after eating. On the way, they called Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin to go together.

Now she was used to the big bathhouse, the bathhouse was really comfortable to take a bath. The unrestrained pouring kind.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, you went for a explore with my fourth brother and he became a lot tanner. Why aren't you?." Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"I'm did too." Lin Qing He answered.

"I can't tell." Zhou Xiao Mei responded. Her fourth sister-in-law had reached this age, and figure and skin look better than a 30-year-old. Truly enviable.

On the contrary, Zhou Xiao Mei herself. She had four children and with plus Su Da Lin's excellent culinary this figure was gone forever.

"Xu Sheng Mei didn't dare to come over this summer. Mother had asked about it." Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned.

"So be it. Just find an excuse." Lin Qing He said indifferently.

Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. She knew that Xu Sheng Mei didn't have that face to come over now, Then let her live her life in Zhao Family.

As for Xu Sheng Qiang, Zhou Xiao Mei wanted to say a few words and get him to break up with Zhang Mei Lian. Then again, forget it.

His elder sister's words were said to deaf ears. What use her's? What's more, it was self-inflicted evil.

If Xu Sheng Mei hadn't got together with Zhang Mei Lian, how could Xu Sheng Qiang know her? And would all these matters happen?

Did it yourself, then take it on by yourself.

After comfortably taking a shower, the two couples went back to their homes.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai headed directly back to the apartment building.

However, they ran into Zhang Mei Lian in the apartment building. Zhang Mei Lian glanced at them and lowered her head.

Whether it was Lin Qing He or Zhou Qing Bai, they didn't give a glance as they returned home. Not a word was said.

Chapter 519: Return to hometown to marry

The two of them went back. While Zhang Mei Lian turned and entered old Zhang's house.

Mrs. Zhang just saw it and asked quickly: "What's the matter? Why didn't you say hello to them?"

Before, she unsuccessfully buttered up to Lin Qing He since she didn't bother with her at all. But now, it was different.

This sister-in-law, Zhang Mei Lian came home to grab her household registration book. Why? She was about to apply for a marriage certificate with it.

Mrs. Zhang only found out now that Zhang Mei Lian dated old Zhou Family's nephew.

Now it reached the point of getting married.

From then on, old Zhou Family will be their in-laws.

Mrs. Zhang was overjoyed. They were in-laws. They have to arrange a position for her!

Zhang Mei Lian curled her lips and said, "Sister-in-law, don't implement those ideas."

"What are you saying? We're going to become in-laws with old Zhou's family, what happened to your sister-in-law going to ask for a position!" Old Madam Zhang was feeding her precious baby grandson and coldly snorted.

She felt that old Zhou Family's nephew could marry her daughter was simply his blessing accumulated from the previous life. One must know that the boy got countryside's household registration.

Her daughter was on the losing end after going back to his hometown with him to get a marriage certificate.

What was wrong with asking for a position with old Zhou Family?

"The relationship between the old Zhou Family and Xu Sheng Qiang isn't very good. Don't look for them." Zhang Mei Lian said.

She was weary, because she had to go to the garment factory to get the goods. How can she let old Zhou Family find out?

"What do you mean by isn't very good?" Mrs. Zhang froze.

Zhang Mei Lian was worried about her going over to demand a job, so she could only say, "They don't care about Xu Sheng Qiang."

Saying they didn't care was being tactful. It was basically a severed relationship. Otherwise why didn't old Zhou Family say a word about her and Xu Sheng Qiang's matter?

She originally thought that old Zhou family would separate her and Xu Sheng Qiang. Then she would encourage her mother to stir trouble.

After all, she had slept with Xu Sheng Qiang and she didn't make much money. How could she just let it drop. As long as they want to separate her from Xu Sheng Qiang, her Zhang family will definitely give them trouble.

But who could had thought that there was no reaction from old Zhou Family.

And the goods from the garment factory were supplied as usual. Wasn't this obvious enough? Old Zhou Family just didn't get involved in Xu Sheng Qiang's affairs.

Zhang Mei Lian wasn't afraid. As long as the supplies for the store weren't stopped, it was ideal that old Zhou Family didn't care about Xu Sheng Qiang. Otherwise, how can she be with Xu Sheng Qiang? How can the store remain opened? And how can she make money?

There was a profit of three to four hundred yuan a month now. Which was more than Xu Sheng Mei's profit.

Speaking of Xu Sheng Mei, Zhang Mei Lian's face was full of ridicule. She and Xu Sheng Mei were now completely broken off. Old Zhou Family hated her very much. Without the support of Zhou Family, what was Xu Sheng Mei?

At Zhao's house, she had to live with her tail between her legs!

Old Madam Zhang and Mrs. Zhang were stunned by her words.

"What do not caring about Xu Sheng Qiang mean?" Mrs. Zhang asked immediately.

"You make it clear!" Old Madam Zhang also demanded.

"Not caring is not caring. Almost the severed relationship kind." Zhang Mei Lian responded.

"Already severed! So why are you marrying him?" Old Madam Zhang scolded: "Without old Zhou Family's relatives, it's not he, a country boy, can ascend to heaven. You still come back and get the household registration book to go back to the country with him to get married? Do you have a hole in your head!"

"I think there is hole as well. This hole isn't small!" Mrs. Zhang also joined in the scolding.

It turned out that the relationship had been severed. She was saying why didn't she greet them when she saw them. She thought she could find a job by borrowing her connection. Who knew it would be wishful thinking.

She couldn't help but said, "Youngest Sister, you simply degrading yourself. He is a country boy. What can he do without relatives' help? Do you have no one to marry or what? You actually want to marry him!"

Truthfully, Zhang Mei Lian didn't want to get married. It wasn't bad to get along with Xu Shengqiang. Who knows what will happen in the future?

But Xu Sheng Qiang insisted on getting married. She had delayed it for as long as she could. Xu Sheng Qiang said that if she didn't marry him, the shop won't be opened.

Letting Zhang Mei Lian, who was used to poverty, give up monthly income of hundreds?

So even when Zhang Mei Lian wasn't willing to get married, she can only get married.

Zhang Mei Lian took the household registration book and went back to the countryside with Xu Sheng Qiang to get married.

Although Xu Sheng Qiang was annoyed with his sister, he still came to Xu Sheng Mei to talk about this matter. Xu Sheng Mei almost miscarried out of anger when she knew about it.

Her brother really wants to marry Zhang Mei Lian. What to do in the future? Zhang Mei Lian wasn't a quality good!

Xu Sheng Mei was filled with regrets. She regretted that she had started a shop with that b*tch Zhang Mei Lian. Now she came to harm her brother and her old Xu Family.

But what made her even more furious was that old Zhou Family didn't even come forward to stop it!

They knew exactly what kind of person Zhang Mei Lian was and they watched her marry her brother. No one stepped forward!

Xu Sheng Qiang didn't care about that much. Although his sister pulled him aside and said a lot bad things about Zhang Mei Lian, Xu Sheng Qiang didn't take it to heart.

How was Zhang Mei Lian bad? She was willing to be with him, be his wife, and even take the household registration book to the countryside with him to get a marriage certificate. How can she be bad?

When Xu Sheng Qiang thought of bringing a capital girl home to get married, he felt proud of the envy that the youths of the whole village was going to express.

He closed the store the next day and took Zhang Mei Lian back to his hometown.

Old Zhou's side didb't know about the two getting married. It was only when Zhou Er Ni called back to her mother and heard about it from Eldest Sister-in-law.

Zhou Er Ni came to tell Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He also called Eldest Sister-in-law.

"The woman's name is Zhang Mei Lian. It has been spread all over our community. She had been with a good few men. When dating, she took them to her dormitory to stay overnight. Heard she had an abortion. How many, I don't know. He can forget about a peaceful life in the future after marrying this kind of woman." Lin Qing He said.

Eldest Sister-in-law almost couldn't dropped the phone after hearing this: "First Sister was overjoyed. She ran all the way over here and told us all go over to join the wedding banquet when the time comes."

"One more thing, Xu Sheng Mei wanted to match Zhang Mei Lian with Hu Zi before. Hu Zi is an upright fellow. Also, a neighbor found out and told me. Only like this, nothing happened." Lin Qing He spoke.

"Sheng Mei had wanted to match her up with Hu Zi? Did Sheng Mei know anything about her?" Eldest Sister-in-law asked.

"She has been working here for so long, how could she not know. It was deliberate. She wanted to pour the dirty water on Hu Zi, so that I can't explain to Second Sister." Lin Qing He said calmly.

Chapter 520: No one is allowed to go

Eldest Sister-in-law's tone became unpleasant: "She still did this kind of thing?"

"You know Qing Bai. If it weren't for disappointment, he won't leave Xu Sheng Qiang and Zhang Mei Lian's matter alone." Lin Qing He said. Then she added: "We don't want to interact with old Xu Family anymore."

"Then we won't go over." Eldest Sister-in-law angrily declared.

She didn't even know that so many things had happened. What kind of children did her elder sister raise?

And marrying such a woman into the house, what will happen in the future? With such a bad reputation, Eldest Sister-in-law didn't want to attend.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, if you have time, go over and let Second Sister know. Hu Zi brothers weren't bad to Xu Sheng Mei and Xu Sheng Mei still wanted to give Hu Zi a knife and push such a woman to Hu Zi. You have to tell Second Sister." Lin Qing He didn't enlarging the matter.

Their family at hometown didn't even know about it. Since Xu Sheng Mei dared to do this and suffered from self-inflicted consequences, they must be notified about it.

Otherwise, they'll think how glorious her old Xu family was.

It went without saying Eldest Sister-in-law agreed. She was full of anger when she got home and talked about it to Eldest Brother.

Eldest Brother's face turned black: "Does Father and Mother know?"

"Qing He kept it from them. She didn't dare to say it. If our parents know this, won't they collapse angry." Eldest Sister-in-law shook her head.

She didn't expect so many things to happen. Putting the rest aside, they didn't want to participate in this wedding banquet.

Eldest Sister-in-law went to Second Sister's village to talk about this matter.

Second Sister was stunned after listening: "Was there such matter?"

"Sigh, whether you want to go or not, you can figure it out by yourself." Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou sighed.

Second Sister sent her sister-in-law out. Her face was black when she went home. She got her eldest son to send gift money over. They weren't attending.

Eldest Sister-in-law didn't go. While Second Sister-in-law was going. Her relationship with Second Sister-in-law was so-so and this matter had nothing to do with her, so she didn't tell her. However, she did get Third Brother to bring a message to Third Sister-in-law.

So when Xu Sheng Qiang and Zhang Mei Lian got married in the village, only Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law from First Sister's maternal were present. Of course, they brought along the gift money.

"What's the situation? Why didn't they come?" First Sister was stunned.

"I don't know. Said they're not free. To not even attend their nephew's wedding, I really don't know what's keeping them occupied." Second Sister-in-law responded.

"Don't talk about these cold words." Second Brother lost his temper and then he pulled his eldest sister aside to speak: "Eldest Sister, is your daughter-in-law not good?"

"Not good? In which aspect? She's beautiful and polite. Her family are from the capital. I don't know what good luck my old Xu Family has gotten." First Sister jollily said.

Second Brother frowned: "If she is a good one, why don't the other come over?"

If only one didn't come, then it was fine. However, his eldest brother's family, his third brother's family, and his second sister's family didn't attend.

"Once today's affairs are over, I have to ask them too!" First Sister said disgruntledly.

She had reserved a table for, but they didn't come over out of the sudden.

It didn't take much time for a rural family to hold a wedding. However, Xu Sheng Qiang wanted to make it big deal and killed two pigs to treat the guests.

This wasn't a trivial expense. Many people in the village have talked about it, saying that Xu Sheng Qiang was now very prosperous.

Not to mention marrying a girl from the capital, see how face-gaining this wedding was?

This was the first person to do so in the village. Many people have come to Xu Sheng Qiang's side and flatteringly called 'brother'. Each and every call made it evident they want to build a relationship and then see if there is a chance to earn some with him.

Still, Xu Sheng Qiang enjoyed the flattery. He didn't want to take people to the capital though.

It wasn't easy for him to get the goods himself, how could he bring others over to get it.

Zhang Mei Lian barely coped with the scene. These country folks were really crude. There were those who picked at their teeth while eating. Zhang Mei Lian was close to vomiting.

She clamored to leave the next day. Xu Sheng Qiang also wanted to go back to make money, but they had to stay at home for at least three days. All other documents that should be handled were handled. After three days, Zhang Mei Lian didn't want to stay any longer and departed for the capital with Xu Sheng Qiang.

First Sister finally found time and came to find her sister.

Second Sister said: "Eldest sister, I was going to attend Qiang Zi's wedding. Have you asked Sheng Mei what she done? And your daughter-in-law, what is her origin?"

The relationship between her and her eldest sister was tight. Her eldest sister was nice to her and she had never treated her eldest sister badly. She had urged her two sons to take care of Xu Sheng Mei in the capital.

But what did Xu Sheng Mei do? She actually wanted to give such a woman to her family!

Now it was better. That woman married Qiang Zi. This was the good deed Xu Sheng Mei did herself.

First Sister didn't know anything and asked, "What do you mean?"

"I don't know what I mean. You can make a call yourself and ask Sheng Mei!" Second Sister responded.

First Sister became flustered. She went back to the village to find an official and made a call to Zhao Family.

It happened to be Xu Sheng Mei who answered the phone. The others were out.

Xu Sheng Mei saw that her mother knew and told about Zhang Mei Lian's matter without holding back. In the end, she yelled: "My uncle is too unfeeling. He actually doesn't care about Qiang Zi at all and let Qiang Zi be with such a woman!"

First Sister almost couldn't hold the phone firmly and said angrily: "Why didn't you say it earlier?"

"Say what earlier? Is there any use of saying earlier? Qiang Zi was spoiled by you. I just persuaded a bit and was slapped directly by herhim. If you stop him, I can see him do the same to you. Forget it. Let him marry if he wants to marry. See how long Zhang Mei Lian settle down. Whent he times come, they will definitely have to divorce!" Xu Sheng Mei spewed out.

"Who's getting a divorce?" Zhao Jun came in from outside at this time and said.

"Nobody." Xu Sheng Mei answered and then hung up the phone with her mother. She looked at him as she said, "You didn't come back last night. Where did you go?"

"Went out and hung around with friends." Zhao Jun casually responded.

When Xu Sheng Mei waited for him to sit down, she could smell the smell of a woman on his body. No need to ask to know that he was fooling with other women last night. Naturally, she was angry.

So what if she was angry, her life still had to go on.

"When I passed by Qiang Zi's shop, I found that the door wasn't opened. What's the matter?" Zhao Jun asked.

"Why are you passing by out of the blue?" Xu Sheng Mei said.

"That's my brother-in-law. Can't I go and check around when passing by." Zhao Jun responded.

Chapter 521: Solving household registration problem

"He and Zhang Mei Lian went home to get married." Xu Sheng Mei answered.

Zhao Jun raised his eyebrows, but didn't say anything. He didn't expect Zhang Mei Lian to marry Xu Sheng Qiang. The woman blushed and was shy when she saw him.

He had wanted to go to the clothing store to hang around. Apparently, they went back to get married.

Time flew and the summer vacation was over.

During the new semester, Lin Qing He was very busy because this summer, a faculty dean had a car accident. Got hit by a car while riding a bicycle. Although the person was fine and was rescued, his legs and feet can't be used.

Therefore, Lin Qing He was assigned to the position of faculty dean.

To put it simply, Lin Qing He was promoted.

The advantage of being promoted was that she was more busy. Of course, the salary was also increased. Lin Qing He didn't care about the salary though. What she cared was the workload.

Especially the handover, she had to familiarize with everything by herself. Fortunately, she was capable and it stabilized after a week.

After stabilizing, Lin Qing He found it was really easy. From time to time, she could come to the dumpling shop to find Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai was very satisfied with this. It was nice to have some free time. That way she didn't have to be so busy.

"It's about time for Second to learn to drive." Lin Qing He spoke.

"Next summer." Zhou Qing Bai said.

If Third hadn't taken his two grandfathers out this summer vacation, he would had watch the shop and Second can learn to drive.

Lin Qing He said: "I wonder when will Eldest be back. He hasn't called back for a while."

Then she came to Weng’s house to find Mother Weng.

Mother Weng's job was also three days of fishing and two days of drying net. That's because the factory she in was about to close down. When she was there, she knitted sweaters to fend off boredom.

Today she happened to be at home and was delighted to see Lin Qing He dropping by. She said, "I thought you were going to be busy, so I didn't look for you."

"If you have nothing to do in the future, you can always come and find me. My side is leisurely too." Lin Qing He responded.

Now she occasionally substituted for lessons or something and the rest was to improve her studies. Some matters can be left to the tutors to handle.

Knowing that Lin Qing He had been promoted, Mother Weng admired her. “Promotion is wonderful. The salary is also high. Speaking of it, I finally got into a managerial position and it's about to close now.”

"Does it not have demand?" Lin Qing He said.

"The factory is not self-motivated. It's a sooner or later matter." Mother Weng didn't care. The factory had been lingering like this since last year. It probably won't be able to drag on this year. Everyone was mentally prepared.

Mother Weng really didn't care, because even if she retired, the family wouldn't be afraid of cut of income. Her sons, daughter, and husband had a career.

"How is Guo Dong doing at his workplace now?" Lin Qing He asked.

Weng Guo Dong returned in July this year and transferred job. He was now in the political unit.

"Great. Now, it's stabilized." Mother Weng nodded. Remembering Lin Qing He had mentioned to her about helping her sister-in-law's family on their household registration, she said: "The thing you told me earlier. I had asked Guo Dong. Guo Dong said it could be done, but few other people have to be given a red envelope."

"That's a must." Lin Qing He grinned and replied, "About how much is it?"

"I don't know this yet. When Guo Dong comes back tonight, I will ask him. Then I will look for you again." Mother Weng answered.

"Alright. I will be free tomorrow morning and afternoon." Lin Qing He nodded.

She chatted about other things with Mother Weng. After sitting for more than an hour, she went back.

When Weng Guo Dong got off work in the evening, Mother Weng asked him about it.

"Prepare two thousand yuan red envelope." Weng Guo Dong stated.

"Two thousand?" Mother Weng couldn't help suck in a breath and scolded: "Brat, I have such a good relationship with your Auntie Lin and you still want to slaughter her wallet?"

Weng Guo Dong felt helpless: "Mom, what are you talking about? I don't make any money."

Father Weng also said: "If you don't understand, don't blindly talk. It is old Zhou Family who mentioned it. If not, Guo Dong won't help you with this."

Was it so easy to move an account? Colleague wanted a red envelope and the connection with leader above had to be solidified. Can money be omitted?

Two thousand yuans wasn't much at all.

If one found some unfamiliar, they may not necessarily be able to transfer their household registration even if they double it.

Mother Weng came to look for Lin Qing He the next day and said embarrassingly: "I asked the brat. He said it would cost two thousand yuan."

"I know that it's not cheap. I understand it's due to my friendship with Sister Weng. Otherwise, relying on Guo Dong's straight-forward temper, he may not be willing to help such matter." Lin Qing He responded.

Mother Weng was very comforted in her heart. This was the reason why her relationship with Lin Qing He was so good. They were all understanding and open people.

"You must eat here at noon and go shopping with me." Lin Qing He said.

"No need for that. Old Weng and Guo Dong will go home to eat." Mother Weng smiled.

"Then I'll get Qing Bai to steam some mantou for you to bring back. You don't need to cook at noon." Lin Qing He spoke.

Seeing that she was being friendly, Mother Weng didn't refuse any more. When she went back, she brought a bag of mantou and three dishes in a lunch box.

When Father Weng went home with Weng Guo Dong, he saw this. This wasn't the first time Lin Qing He had Mother Weng pack back some food. Father Weng was used to it. Weng Guo Dong grinned: "Mom, you don't need to cook anymore. "

"It's your Auntie Lin who is too polite. Insisting me to take it back and eat it while it's hot." Mother Weng replied.

That side hadn't started eating yet and she already packed and brought it back first. Now, they ate together.

"Tomorrow your Aunt Lin will bring the household registration. You have to successfully handle it." Mother Weng instructed.

"I know." Weng Guo Dong responded.

Lin Qing He went over to find Zhou Xiao Mei after having lunch. Zhou Xiao Mei flushed with joy: "I'm going to get it for Fourth Sister-in-law!"

Lin Qing He waited for her to come out with the household registration and the money. She reminded, "Don't tell anyone about this in advance."

"I know." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

If the household registration problem can be solved by spending two thousand yuan, Zhou Xiao Mei was at ease. This sum wasn't cheap, but it wasn't expensive either. After one it was done, they will be a veritable capital citizen!

Lin Qing He had her worries. After all, they relied on connection. It cannot be publicized.

As for the rest, there was nothing to worry about. Huzi's household registration, it will be sorted later. He can't get it set up now as he didn't bring his household registration book.

Besides, Chen Shan Shan hasn't gone back to see her parents-in-law yet. Having Weng Guo Dong's connection, there was no need to rush for now.

Chapter 522: Injury and merit

It didn't take long for Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's household registration matter to be resolved.

What they got it back again, it was a capital's household registration. Needless to say what kind of expression Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin had when they got this book.

"It's time to get an ID card." Lin Qing He jollily said.

The ID card was only implemented this year. Everyone in her family had it. It needed a household registration book. Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin didn't have it then.

But now that they have this book, they can naturally apply for an ID card.

Since they want to settle down here, they need to get all the necessary documents. No one can say anything then.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin agreed. After taking a break in the afternoon, the two went to get their identity cards together. Both were ten-year ones.

Now their family had become a veritable capital citizen.

At Lin Qing He's request, the two of them didn't say anything. Nobody else knew.

After all, there was no need to spread this kind of news. It was best to keep low like this. Starting next year, Su Cheng and the others will go to school without needing to use connection. They can directly apply.

Lin Qing He received a call from Eldest at the office that day.

"You finally know to call back. Did you forget about home?" Lin Qing He said.

This brat hadn't called back for months?

Zhou Kai laughed. He just came back from the mission and jollily explained: "I was busy. Once I got free time, I called back?"

"Went on a mission?" Lin Qing He asked.

"En." Zhou Kai nodded. If Lin Qing He could see him on the phone, she would see him in bandages.

Obviously it didn't go so smooth this time. Still, it was a shock without danger. There was no need to tell his family about this and make them worry.

"Brother Guo Dong settled down after going back?" Zhou Kai asked after chatting with his mother for a while.

"He have. Remember to not call this phone next time. Call the phone in my office." Lin Qing He instructed.

This call was answered by a tutor, who fetched her to over to hear.

"What happened? Wasn't it always this number?" Zhou Kai said.

"Changed office." Lin Qing He answered.

Zhou Kai agreed and wrote down the new number. He'll call the other one in the future. The mother and the son chatted for a while and confirmed that he'll come back for the New Year this year. Lin Qing He contentedly hung up the phone.

On the other side of phone, Zhou Kai hung up and went to the military hospital to change the dressing.

He asked Weng Mei Jia to change it for him. Weng Mei Jia grabbed the medicine and uttered while changing it for him, "Did you call Auntie Lin?"

"How can you tell?" Zhou Kai looked at her in surprise.

Weng Mei Jia replied, "You look very happy."

"I'm going back for the New Year this year. Do you want to go back together?" Zhou Kai asked.

"I don't know yet." Weng Mei Jia glanced at him and responded.

"Go back. You didn't go back last year. Let's go back together this year." Zhou Kai said with a smile.

"See how the arrangements are like at the time." Weng Mei Jia asked him: "How do you feel?"

"In fact, it's nothing to stress about. It was just that it wasn't treated in time and got delayed." Zhou Kai looked at the wound on his chest. It was the size of his fist. Obviously not light.

"Nothing to stress? If Aunt Lin sees it, see how Auntie Lin will sort you out." Weng Mei Jia shot him a glare.

Zhou Kai quickly said: "Don't tell my mom about this."

"Do you still have missions left this year?" Weng Mei Jia didn't answer, but just asked.

"I won't this year. Once I recover, I will train here. I will come to see you more when that time comes." Zhou Kai replied.

"Who wants you to see?" Weng Mei Jia blushed and bowed her head.

Zhou Kai didn't realize it when he said it. After he finished speaking, he realized that his words were a bit ambiguous. He immediately felt embarrassed and said, "Don't fall in love early. You are still young."

Weng Mei Jia didn't want to talk to him anymore. How was she still young? Which part looked young? When her eldest sister was at her age, she was already married.

This block head.

"I got the cafeteria to cook a spare rib soup for you. Drink it before going back." Weng Mei Jia said.

"Alright." Zhou Kai nodded.

He sat there with no intention to leave. Weng Mei Jia glanced at him, "It's already bandaged. Go back and rest."

"I'll sit a bit. You work away. Don't worry about me." Zhou Kai said.

Weng Mei Jia looked at him. Why did she feel that this idiot was a little shameless since he got back with this injury?

Zhou Kai stayed for half an hour. Once she was really busy, he returned.

Weng Guo Liang came to see him. He brought him some fruits, and asked, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Just change the dressing once a day is enough." Zhou Kai responded.

"This time you accomplished a great merit." Weng Guo Liang said enviously. Although it was dangerous this time, it was fortunate to come back safely. Moreover, the team led by Zhou Kai didn't decrease more than half. They did everything they needed to do. It was worthy of gaining merit. These will be reported. But for now, there was no promotion yet.

Still, it will be accumulated. No one can say anything about him being promoted once it reaches a certain level.

"Talked to my mom on the phone in the morning. She said that Elder Brother had settled down in Capital." Zhou Kai said.

"Eldest Brother is not young. My mom is anxious. By this time and he still doesn't have any thoughts on that aspect, my mom is wondering if he has any hidden illnesses." Weng Guo Liang spoke.

Zhou Kai didn't understand: "What hidden illnesses?"

"My mom said that there are two men secretly holding hands in her workplace. Only then, did she know that some men like men and worried that my eldest brother has this hobby." Weng Guo Liang replied.

Zhou Kai's mouth twitched: "Elder Brother is only in his twenties now. It's not too late."

Just marrying a bit late and he gets suspected of liking men. He sympathized with Weng Guo Dong a little bit.

To say that Weng Guo Dong likes men, Zhou Kai didn't believe it. He didn't meet the right one. After all, Weng Guo Dong's personality was different from Weng Guo Liang's outgoing personality.

"Don't talk about it outside." Weng Guo Liang amusedly said: "My mom deliberately stimulating my eldest brother."

"I know." Zhou Kai smiled.

"You should be able to go back this year. Do you want to go back?" Weng Guo Liang asked.

"I will. Must go back. How about you?" Zhou Kai said.

"I can't go back. I have to be here this year." Weng Guo Liang shook his head.

Weng Guo Liang stayed for a while before going back. Zhou Kai laid on the bed and then began to wonder, what age was the best for him to get married?

Who to marry? Those unfamiliar ones were no good. Got to be someone he knows and understand. Can get along was fine.

Thinking of this, Weng Mei Jia's face appeared in his head.

As he was thinking about it, Zhou Kai fell asleep. After all he was injured and physically weak. It was unknown what he was dreaming of. The corners of his mouth raised as he slept.

Chapter 523: Twins

Lin Qing He didn't know that Eldest showed signs of growing up.

Recently, she was studying Zhou Er Ni's belly recently.

She visited Zhou San Ni once a month to have a look at her belly. Currently her belly wasn't small at all. The baby was estimated to be birthed next month. She got to support the big belly.

It was said to be ten months of pregnancy. But in fact, all those who had given birth know that they deliver within a few days after nine months. Earliest was eight months or so.

So Lin Qing He didn't feel surprised when looking at Zhou San Ni's big belly. While Zhou Er Ni's belly was a bit outrageous.

It was nearly five months, but her belly was almost the same as Zhou San Ni's when she was seven months.

Lin Qing He endured it for a few days. At noon that day, Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni came over for lunch. Lin Qing He directly suggested to them both: "You should go to the hospital for an examination."

"You feel uncomfortable?" Wang Yuan was taken aback and hurriedly asked his wife.

Zhou Er Ni shook her head: "I just feel tired easily. No other discomfort."

Because her belly was huge now, Wang Yuan refused to let her go, even when she wanted to go to work. He took her to the garment factory. If she was bored, he will give her some accounts and let her take care of it.

"Isn't your belly a little too big?" Lin Qing He had no experience. Even though one had never eaten pork, at least one had seen pigs run, right? She felt that there was something wrong with this big belly.

"Youngest Aunt had said the same. Now Grandmother as well." Zhou Er Ni froze and then looked at her belly with a little worry.

Zhou Xiao Mei had brought it up before. Now Mother Zhou joined in. It was indeed a bit huge.

"Go get an examination with Wang Yuan in the afternoon. You'll be at ease then." Lin Qing He comforted.

Wang Yuan said, "I will take Er Ni over after finish eating."

Lin Qing He nodded. She had a feeling and hadn't planned to say. But after seeing Zhou Er Ni almost in tears, she spoke, "What's there to worry? Maybe it's a good thing."

"Good thing?" Zhou Er Ni was puzzled.

"The belly is so big. Maybe it's twins?" Lin Qing He responded.

Wang Yuan had been too busy these days and had no free time at all. In addition, Zhou Er Ni's condition was pretty good. She didn't feel uncomfortable or even have morning sickness. So she didn't go to the hospital and get check up until now. .

So when he heard this, Wang Yuan's heartbeat speeded up!

Not only him, but Zhou Er Ni was taken by surprise. Same for everyone else.

Aunt Ma grinned and said, "I dare not say before. With such huge belly, I felt it seems like twins."

"If it's really twins, you're really amazing, Second Sister." Zhou Si Ni said happily.

"I think it's a sure thing. Sister Er Ni can eat a lot." Zhou Xuan remarked.

"If this is dragon and phoenix twins, then you are a winner in life." Zhou Gui Lai agreed.

Wang Yuan was beaming and foolishly stared at his wife's belly.

"Don't be so happy. What if it's not that case." Zhou Er Ni looked at him and said.

"Eat quickly. We'll go and check after eating." Wang Yuan urged.

After eating, he couldn't wait to drive to his wife for an examination. After the inspection, it was indeed twins. The developmental indicators were quite good.

When Wang Yuan got the report, he smiled like a fool.

There was no precedent for the birth of dragons and phoenixes in his old Wang Family. In fact, there was no precedent in old Zhou Family. Zhou Er Ni's pregnancy had obviously hit that extremely small chance.

After Zhou Er Ni confirmed that she really had twins, her face clearly displayed joy. She didn't expect to really have twins.

"Wife, you have to be careful, understand?" Wang Yuan said while supporting her.

"Oh you. I'm not made of ceramics." Zhou Er Ni gave him an amused eye roll.

The stone hanging in her heart finally settled back in her stomach. As long as it was fine, she was happy. As for dragon and phoenix twins and the likes, it was the icing on the cake.

"Be careful! Be careful!" Wang Yuan said.

Then they drove back to announce the good news.

When Zhou Qing Bai heard that they were really twins, he glanced at his niece's belly. He thought, if he had that fate to have twins, how good it would be?

"Are you hungry?" Zhou Qing Bai asked his niece.

"Kind of." Zhou Er Ni showed an embarrassed smile. She had a meal before the checkup. Now she came back, she was a little hungry again.

Zhou Qing Bai gave her a corn on the cob to eat. Then he directed to Wang Yuan: "Make more nourishing stuff at your cafeteria. If you don't have it, go to the dry good shop to get it."

"Okay." Wang Yuan smilingly responded and took Zhou Er Ni back to rest.

Then the news of Zhou Er Ni being pregnant with twins was spread through old Zhou's side.

Zhou Xiao Mei said in delight: "I was saying why her belly is so big and is she having twins." Actually, it wasn't like that. She thought that Zhou Er Ni had slept with Wang Yuan in advance and didn't dare to say it as she was afraid that Zhou Er Ni would be lectured by her fourth sister-in-law.

Mother Zhou was over the moon: "Our old Zhou family has no such precedent. Er Ni, this girl, is really capable!"

She knew that her granddaughter was looked down on at old Wang Family. Her granddaughter was promising. Look at this, she was pregnant with twins. A merit at old Wang's Family.

Wang Yuan gave a call home. Father Wang overjoyed when he heard that and uttered, "Is it really twins?"

"What twins?" Mother Wang was watching TV. She was indifferent to her third son's call. But when she she heard this, she was surprise.

"Third's wife is pregnant with twins!" Father Wang replied to her. Then he told his son to take good care of them before hanging up the phone.

Mother Wang asked: "Is she really pregnant with twins?"

"Yes. There is no precedent of twins in our old Wang family. I will get Third to bring his wife back to stay at home for a few days. Don't give her attitude." Father Wang instructed.

Mother endured before uttering: "Come back, then come back. I didn't say anything."

Wang Yuan brought Zhou Er Ni back. Zhou Er Ni knew that her mother-in-law didn't like her. But the filial piety and respect that should be given were given. However, she won't overly please her. Although her personality was gentle, she couldn't do anything to lower her own esteem to please her mother-in-law.

This time they brought back two jins of sea cucumber and fish gelatin.

Wang Yuan's eldest sister-in-law and second sister-in-law knew about it. Seeing Zhou Er Ni's belly, they were somewhat envious.

Nowadays, family planning was in progress. It wasn't good to over-birth, unless one didn't want their career in public institution.

This was the case these days. The public institution held them by their throats. Especially strict.

Third's wife had twins. How could they not be envious? Even Mother Wang glanced at her belly a few times.

"Nurture it well." Mother Wang said to her.

"Thank you, Mom." Zhou Er Ni didn't expect that she would care about her. She was taken aback for a moment, and then nodded.

After staying for two days, Wang Yuan took her back to the garment factory. Zhou Er Ni felt that she was more accustomed to coming out and living in her and Wang Yuan's little home.

Chapter 524: Hope for dragon and phoenix

Under the current family planning policy, anyone who has heard of Zhou Er Ni's twin would be envious.

Zhou San Ni was envious when she knew.

However, her belly wasn't as big as Er Ni's. It was still within the normal range, so she had no hope.

Although it was a joy to be pregnant with twins, the pressure wasn't small. Especially during the later stage. Zhou Er Ni didn't go to the garment factory.

She was at Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side because it wasn't convenient to always go to the factory with Wang Yuan with such a huge belly.

It was great to nurture here. What's he often becomes sleepy as she especially tired out easily.

"Your granddaughter is about to give birth, right?" Old Madam Zhu asked Mother Zhou that day.

At the beginning of the year, old Madam Zhu wanted her grandson to marry Zhou Si Ni. She even used her relationship with old Madam Hu.

But who knew that when she went back to inquire, her grandson actually got a match. That match was a working capital girl.

So old Madam Zhu found it fortunate. Fortunately she didn't bring it up, otherwise, wouldn't she delay her grandson?

Looking at Zhou Er Ni's belly, she casually asked.

Mother Zhou replied: "Still a while."

"It doesn't look small at all." Old Madam Zhu remarked.

"Ain't that right. She's pregnant with twins. Of course, it'll be bigger than the average person." Mother Zhou said.

"Huh? Twins?" Old Madam Zhu was stunned. Her gaze instantly went to Zhou Er Ni's belly. She didn't expect this country girl to have such a good luck. This was enough that she married a wealthy man in the capital. Now pregnant with twins as well?

"Yes. However, it's not surprising. There is precedent of twins in my old Zhou Family. My parents-in-law gave birth to twins before. I have also given birth to twins. Now with this generation, it's normal to give birth to twins."

No need to doubt. This was bragging. Anyway, old Madam Zhu can't go back to her hometown to find out. She can brag whatever she wants.

Zhou Er Ni, who was eating tomatoes, almost choke.

Old Madam Zhu had her doubts: "Why haven't I heard you say it before?"

"It's all passed down from the ancestors. What's the novelty of mentioning on purpose?" Mother Zhou waved her hand.

Zhou Er Ni munched on tomato in silence. Expressing that she didn't know anything.

Old Madam Zhu went back with a look of regret.

When she got back, she told old Mister Zhu about this: "This old Zhou Family has history of giving birth to twins. If our grandson doesn't have a match, it would be nice to marry that Zhou Si Ni."

Family planning was so strict. Who can give birth at will. Unless they don't want their career anymore. Without a workplace, how can there be food?

But if one can get twins, that's enough. Who doesn't want more children.

Old Mister Zhu paid her no heed. It was wonderful if they could become relatives with old Zhou Family. If they can't, there was nothing to say.

While back in the house, Mother Zhou asked Zhou Er Ni after contently boasting around: "Er Ni, do you want some noodles? I will cook you a bowl of noodles."

"I can do it myself." Zhou Er Ni replied.

"It's inconvenient as your stomach is so big. I can cook it for you." Mother Zhou's legs and feet were still very nimble.

She brought out a bowl of green vegetables, egg and noodles and watched her granddaughter eat it. "You are so blessed now."

She started to sigh again, Shouldn't she sigh? Back then when she was pregnant, let alone having so many meals, eating three meals a day was already pretty good.

Now was simply blissful. With so many meals a day and can eat when she's hungry.

Zhou Er Ni just smiled and cleanly demolished the bowl of noodles. The soup was completely gone.

She had an enormous appetite. Almost as much as two or three people. However, she didn't gain much flesh. Basically, her stomach absorbed it all.

That day, Zhou Gui Lai brought a wad of dried seaweed and two jins of other dried seafood.

"Sister Er Ni, how do you feel now?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"No problem. Don't worry about me." Zhou Er Ni smiled and said, "Are these on the account?"

"No need. My mom told me to bring it." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

"You have to. If I keep eating for free, how much money can the shop make." Zhou Er Ni said.

"Hehe, our first pair of twins. They must be taken seriously." Zhou Gui Lai jollily responded.

It wasn't just Zhou Er Ni's side. Zhou San Ni's too. Lin Qing He would occasionally urged Li Ai Guo to make some good food to nourish her.

In October, Zhou San Ni went into delivery.

Because it was her first child, it wasn't so fast. The pain can last for a day before it will slowly open up.

But from the beginning of the pain, Zhou San Ni went directly to the hospital. That's because Li Ai Guo's legs and feet were inconvenient. If this happened in the middle of the night, how could she make it?

During the day, Lin Qing He often asked Zhou Si Ni to come over and watch. In the evening, the shop was closed. Lin Qing He called Hu Zi to go to the shop to camp on the ground. Li Ai Guo went to the hospital to accompany Zhou Si Ni.

From the beginning of the pain to the birth, it was a total of two days. This speed wasn't considered too slow. She gave birth to a big plump boy that weighed more than six jins.

Li Ai Guo was ecstatic.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both had dropped by to see them. Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin too. When they got back, they told Father Zhou and Mother Zhou that everything was fine and they didn't need to worry.

Mother Zhou beamed and told old Madam Zhu who was sweeping the ground at the entrance: "My third granddaughter have given birth. A six jin plump boy!"

"Oh, that's joyous news. A lad in one swoop," Old Madam Zhu responded.

"It's not surprising. My old Zhou family loves to birth sons. Look at my fourth's wife. Three sons in a row." Mother Zhou bragged.

Zhou Er Ni heard: "..." Only her fourth aunt had more sons. The rest got more daughters.

For example, her family. Her mother gave birth to the two younger brothers Zhou Yang and Tu Dou after giving birth to them three sisters. For a time, she couldn't hold her head up in the village.

Zhou Er Ni was worried and rubbed her stomach. She wasn't traditional minded but she knew that her mother-in-law wanted grandson.

Mother Zhou came back after boasting. Seeing her behavior, she spoke, "Don't worry. With two, one got to be a son."

However, it was still early for Zhou Er Ni. Because she was pregnant with twins, it may be faster than a single baby. But still, she hadn't reach full-term yet.

At the end of the year, she would deliver.

Wang Yuan also went to see Zhou San Ni. The baby was very strong. More than six jins, how can he not be sturdy?

"Don't know when our two will come out." Wang Yuan leaned forward and listened to the movement of the fetus.

Zhou Er Ni watched him and said, "Do you want a son or a girl?"

"Either is fine. Of course it's best to have a dragon and a phoenix." Wang Yuan smilingly replied. Having one son and one daughter was perfect, right?

Zhou Er Ni also hoped for a dragon and phoenix twins.

Chapter 525: Reaching three Weng Guo Dong

Lin Qing He didn't know how to take care of Zhou San Ni's postnatal confinement. It just happened Zhou Si Ni volunteered herself.

Lin Qing He paid her to take care of Zhou San Ni's postnatal confinement.

She stayed at the hospital for three days before returning to the dry good shop.

The little guy was well-behaved and very easy to care. As long as his buttocks were cleaned and he was fed, he can close his eyes and fall asleep. Not even noise can rouse him up.

Zhou Si Ni came to take care of him during the daytime. While she was at it, she also helped out at the dry good shop. As for the diapers, she wanted to wash them. But Li Ai Guo would take care of them. Letting her take care of the cooking was enough. It was no problem for him to wash them during the night when the shop is closed.

A lot of diapers were prepared.

Giving birth at this time meant a comfortable postnatal confinement for Zhou San Ni because the weather wasn't hot right now. Of course, it wasn't cold. So it was a good time.

Zhou Si Ni had just finish taking care of Zhou San Ni's postnatal confinement and her sister showed some signs of delivering.

It was only a month time. In this month, Zhou Er Ni's stomach was so big that Wang Yuan was scared when he saw it. He didn't go to the garment factory for a while. Instead, he looked after Zhou Er Ni at home.

In the end, she was pregnant with twins. Zhou Er Ni persisted until eighth month before she went into labor.

This hadn't reached full term. But twins generally have this risk of premature birth.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came over, Zhou Xiao Mei, Su Da Lin and others were there. Wang Yuan was also waiting anxiously.

After waiting for more than two hours and she still hadn't given birth, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went back first. Su Da Lin also went back. Leaving Zhou Xiao Mei, Zhou Si Ni, and Wang Yuan there.

In the end, Wang Yuan told Zhou Xiao Mei to go back. Only Zhou Si Ni remained with him.

When dawn was about to appear, the babies was born. As Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni hoped for, it was a pair of dragon and phoenix twins.

Putting aside Wang Yuan's joy, Zhou Si Ni had went back to make food for her second sister.

After Zhou San Ni gave birth, Zhou Er Ni gave birth. The two sisters can really match he time together.

When Mother Weng came, she heard about it from Lin Qing He. Then she said anxiously: "I don't know what's going on with Guo Dong. He haven't shown any intention to marry a wife even til now. It looks like he's getting old soon."

"Guo Dong set his sight too high," Lin Qing He said.

"I don't know what type he likes. I arranged a blind date and he obediently went over. Even when the girl likes him, he doesn't like the other." Mother Weng felt her heart burn.

Lin Qing He wanted to laugh. In fact, Weng Guo Dong wasn't too old, but he was indeed at the age of marriage. But obviously, Mother Weng fretting about it.

"Where is your capable niece?" Mother Weng asked.

"Which?" Lin Qing He didn't catch on for a while.

"Si Ni." Mother Weng replied.

"Si Ni?" Lin Qing He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She looked at her and said: "Sister Weng, I'm not praising. Si Ni is a really good girl. Look, San Ni and Er Ni's postnatal confinement were all assisted by her. She's swift. However, she isn't right for Guo Dong."

She didn't know much about Weng Guo Dong, but it was clear that Weng Guo Dong had a very high sight. Of course, she didn't think Si Ni was bad. It was just the gap between the two wasn't small. There was no doubt about this. A crystal clear truth.

"Guo Dong didn't take fancy to so many capital girls with good conditions." Lin Qing He pointed out.

She didn't want to arrange for Si Ni to go on a blind date with Weng Guo Dong, because she was worried about hurting Si Ni. Even when Si Ni was optimistic and wouldn't be easily affected.

But Weng Guo Dong's conditions were indeed good. He looked a gentle and elegant and got high education background. If the blind date happens and Weng Guo Dong doesn't like Si Ni while Si Ni fancy him, who suffer then?

"I think Si Ni is pretty good. What's more, Si Ni is a lot younger than him. This is old cow eating tender grass." Mother Weng made no secret of her dislike of her eldest son.

He was going to reach his threes and still remain indifferent. Mother Weng wanted to beat him.

Lin Qing He persisted on refusal: "You should check out other people. Si Ni have nothing in common with Guo Dong to talk about."

Mother Weng was helpless. But seeing Lin Qing He really didn't have the intention to pair them, she didn't continue.

When she got home, her face wasn't so good and didn't show Weng Guo Dong any good attitude.

"Mom, what's the matter?" Weng Guo Dong said while watching TV. He had a day off today.

"What what's the matter? You tell me honestly, do you like men? Are you planning to not marry and want to piss your parents to death?" Mother Weng asked with a black face.

Weng Guo Dong: "..." He didn't know why his mom thought he would like men and not women.

"I didn't meet the right one." Weng Guo Dong said.

Mother Weng huffed: "Then what do you meant by right one. That old Chen family's daughter is wonderful. Knowledgeable, tidy, and beautiful. From the blind date, her side expressed interest. While you don't have any inkling! "

"Too squeamish. Not suitable for me." Weng Guo Dong said calmly.

"What's wrong with girls being squeamish? What?!" Mother Weng uttered. She felt that it served her eldest son right to stay single for so many years and couldn't marry a wife.

"Nothing wrong about. Not suitable for me." Weng Guo Dong said. He didn't want to marry someone who he had to coax all day long. The girl from the old Chen family was indeed pretty, but she could talk like a cat. He really didn't have that kind of interest.

"The girl from old He's isn't squeamish. Why don't you like her?" Mother Weng continued questioning.

"She has a lot of trouble at home. After marrying, can't have a peaceful life." Weng Guo Dong replied.

He thought, was it easy for him to marry a wife? That person will live a lifetime with him. How can he not pick carefully?

According to his mom's meaning, he was old now and he will be thirty years old. He was fortunate to have a woman.

Weng Guo Dong felt mentally tired. That was a wife. Not an item which can be changed if it isn't good.

"Your auntie Lin has a niece. Although her family is from the countryside, she is very nice. Neat and nimble. I wanted you to go on a blind date, but your auntie Lin didn't agree." Mother Weng sighed.

When Zhou Er Ni got married, she and Father Weng were invited by Lin Qing He. They met Eldest Brother Zhou, Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou, Zhou Yang, and Zhou Wang.

Eldest Brother Zhou and Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou were very responsible farmers. At first glance, they looked like honest people.

There was also a younger college student brother. The younger brother had excellent grades and will definitely be able to go to university in the future. Even though the family was from the countryside, Mother Weng didn't think they will do badly.

However, it was clear Lin Qing He didn't have that intention. Mother Weng understood Lin Qing He's concerns. Wasn't she worried that her unpromising son would hurt her niece.

Chapter 526: Not sending a penny

Of course Mother Weng understood. After all, with her son's history, she would not be willing to introduce her niece to him if she was Lin Qing He.

Weng Guo Dong's face expressed calmness.

At this time, Zhou Si Ni was holding her nephew.

The sister was born first. Then younger brother was born later. There wasn't much time difference between them.

Zhou Si Ni was delighted. Her nephew were really good-looking. His eyebrows weren't like Wang Yuan but rather like his uncle Zhou Yang.

While the twin sister, she received Wang Yuan's doting. Daughter looked like him. Especially her eyes, which looked exactly like his.

It can be seen from this that the two can pick even though the don't look alike. Both inherited their parents' strong points.

Knowing that it was dragon and phoenix twin, old Wang Family was overjoyed. Father Wang and Mother Wang came to see them. Father said it was hard on Zhou Er Ni and gave her a big red envelope.

Mother Wang gave red envelopes for her twin grandchildren. She didn't give Zhou Er Ni or said anything to Zhou Er Ni. Still, her attitude wasn't bad.

Zhou Er Ni didn't mind these and was polite.

With her sister present, no one else needed to intervene in her postnatal confinement. Zhou Er Ni managed it properly.

She was very busy. During the day, she took care of her sister and helped with the children. In the evening, she attended night school with Gang Zi.

Zhou Er Ni's postnatal confinement was obviously not as good as before Zhou San Ni's. It wasn't lukewarm like before. Really cold at this time.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Mother Zhou often came over to help and the likes.

Especially Mother Zhou. She was greatly fond of the twins. It was Zhou Family's first pair of dragon and phoenix twins after all.

When Lin Qing He talked to Eldest Sister-in-law on the phone, she brought up all these things: "Si Ni girl is really swift. Whether it's San Ni or Er Ni, she handled it all by herself and took good care of her."

Zhou Er Ni called back to announce her good news after it was confirmed to be twins. So Eldest Sister-in-law had known that her second daughter was pregnant with twins. Still, Eldest Sister-in-law was ecstatic.

"Yang Yang called back a few days ago. I told him not to go home during the New Year and go directly to see his sister in the capital." Eldest Sister-in-law grinned.

"Now it's currently slack season, you and Eldest Brother can come over." Lin Qing He said.

"We won't go. Yang Yang going is the same." Eldest Sister-in-law smiled.

Naturally, a big city like the capital had nothing to complain about. But she and Eldest Brother can't adapt to it. They attended the wedding once and had broaden their horizon. They won't go over anymore. The travel expenses were expensive.

Let their son go. Their son understood more and he won't embarrass their daughter.

Lin Qing He didn't continue. Just assured her to not worry. Everything was fine.

Eldest Sister-in-law hung up. Only then, the village branch secretary's smilingly said, "Er Ni gave birth?"

"She had. Gave birth to a pair of dragon and phoenix twin." Eldest Sister-in-law grinned.

"Oh, she's really blessed. This husband's family must love her even more," the village branch secretary's wife responded.

Now that family planning was becoming strict, it wasn't easy to have more children. Of course, there were some in the village who drift. They go out to give birth. But the fines were too heavy.

It was really satisfying to be able to have a son and a daughter in one go.

Eldest Sister-in-law finished talking with the village party secretary's wife and went over to Second Brother's side to bring the good news.

After all, Zhou San Ni gave birth to a son for Li Ai Guo. No one called back last month. This time it passed back together.

Second Brother was overjoyed to hear that. It was only when Er Ni and Wang Yuan came back last time, did he realize that his eldest daughter was in poor health. And that she brought to the capital by old Fourth and Fourth's wife to see a doctor.

Right now, she safely birthed a big round boy.

Eldest Sister-in-law went home. While Second Sister-in-law pouted. Seeing that her man was so happy, she disgruntledly muttered: "Is there anything to be happy about? That daughter is a white-eyed wolf!"

She had a good life and never thought about her family, right? Had she ever thought about taking care of her maternal family?

She had learnt from that person in fourth branch, severing relationship with her maternal family. Look how she changed her perfectly fine daughter?

"What white-eyed wolf? You're talking about Liu Ni, right?" Second Brother responded.

"I'm talking about your wonderful eldest daughter. She been to the capital for so long and with such high salary, she didn't send any of the money back. Raising her this big for nothing!" Second Sister-in-law scolded.

"Why would San Ni send money back? It's not like our family can't eat. What's more, San Ni is married. She must live her life with Ai Guo." Second Brother rolled his eyes.

"You only know to be on her side. I want to see what filial piety can she give you." Second Sister-in-law sneered.

She really had this thought and felt dispirited. She went to the capital to live a good life and didn't make a call back to her maternal family. Not a penny was sent back to show filialness. This was how she pay back her family after raising her this big?

"Xia Xia is dating his master's youngest daughter. Our house is dilapidated. If Xia Xia brings her back, she'll disdain it. Let me see if you can still laugh out then!" Second Sister-in-law became more and more angry and threw out.

Eldest son-in-law was still rich. Otherwise, how could he take out 400 yuan to marry San Ni back. She was expecting this daughter to help the family. But there was nothing. She didn't send any money back.

"Don't ask Xia Xia to bring her back this year. Our family should be able to get up next year." Second Brother said with a wave of his hand.

"Eldest Sister's brick house is spacious and bright. It was due to the money Sheng Mei sent back. Sheng Mei also called Sheng Qiang to go over. Look how promising Sheng Qiang is now? Theirs is a daughter. Ours is also a daughter. She only cared about herself!" Second Sister-in-law uttered.

"How is that the same? Sheng Mei married a rich man. While, what's San Ni and Ai Guo's conditions? Can they be compared? They can live a stable life in the capital because they receive care from Qing Bai couple. I heard from Eldest Brother that things are very expensive over there. Life isn't easy." Second Brother retorted.

"No matter how expensive things are, can they spend eighty yuan a month? What about the leftover? She don't want to send it back to help maternal family. Now we are the only one that haven't built a house. Isn't it embarrassing?" Second Sister-in-law argued.

Second Brother didn't want to fight with her on this. Second Sister-in-law was filled with anger. When Zhou Liu Ni came back, she saw that her mother's face was ugly and said, "What's wrong? Once I come over, you put on such depressing face."

"Thanks to your sister. She have a good life and won't call her maternal family. Nor did she send a penny back. Does she still have this maternal family in her heart?" Second Sister-in-law yelled.

Zhou Liu Ni coldly snorted: "Mother, you only know this now? My sister don't want to recognize her maternal family. She learned it perfectly from that person in fourth branch. Wants to deny all her relatives!"

Chapter 527: Redundancy problem

Since she was a child, Zhou Liu Ni has looked down on her sister. She only knew silently work away. Even if given three strike, she won't make a fart. Not someone capable. She knew fourth branch treated her well and she won't fight for anything.

She had once told her that Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei could go, then she could go too.

But what did she say? Said that Fourth Aunt didn't ask her to go.

Hadn't ask you, then you can fight for a chance to go. Didn't she also not ask Xu Sheng Mei? Xu Sheng Mei still went there. What's more, married a wealthy man from the capital and became a young Madame.

Zhou Liu Ni originally wanted her to be ambitious. That way she can bring her over. Since she wasn't, she didn't hold any hope.

Later, she married a lame man. Zhou Liu Ni didn't want to associate with her. Who knew she could still move to the capital.

Why can a fool like San Ni be able to go the capital!

But not only did she go, she also had a good job. Now she was settling down there.

Zhou Liu Ni felt something was blocking her chest

Now she was married. But kind of life was she living? Stuck in poverty and a lot of things cropping up. She just had a fight with her sister-in-law yesterday.

"If she dares to deny her parents, see if I won't break her leg!" Second Sister-in-law declared

"How are you going to break? Go to the capital to break?" Zhou Liu Ni ridiculed.

Second Sister-in-law got her mouth blocked. Then she started lecturing her: "Don't say it like you are so capable. If you are so capable, would you live so badly there!"

She originally thought this daughter was a clever one. Who knew she was so stupid that she got pregnant with someone before marriage. That family was very poor. A little poorer than her family. Can't hold any hope.

Initially, she thought that with the cleverness of this daughter, she should be able to find a better one. However, she ended up such a family.

Sure enough, daughters were all money-wasting thing Can't count on any of them.

Lin Qing He didn't know her call to announce the good news would cause second branch to come up with so many thoughts.

However, Lin Qing He didn't plan to interfere with San Ni's relationship with her family.

In the end, she never ate her maternal family's rice for free when she was at her maternal home. The younger siblings didn't do as much work as her. When she married, 400 yuan was given. Now she was married, she didn't want to contact her maternal family. Who can blame her?

Also, it wasn't like her maternal family had no son.

People cannot be too selfish in this life, but they also can't be too selfless. When the other party makes you unhappy or depress, stay away. This was a smart person's approach.

Lin Qing He visited Zhou San Ni. Her confinement was managed well. After giving birth, Zhou San Ni lost weight.

On the contrary, the chubby son nursed into a strong and adorable state.

It was a month older than the Zhou Er Ni's twins. Still, they were all well nurtured. Lin Qing He noticed the environment's cleanliness and didn't intervene about it.

Lin Qing He rode back on the bicycle with a scarf on. She came to the dumpling shop. Now it was the end of November and the weather was really cold.

"Where did you go?" Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Went to see San Ni." Lin Qing He answered.

Zhou Qing Bai scooped her a bowl of mutton soup to drink and warm up her body. Lin Qing He sighed as she drank the soup, "After drinking so many things, the mutton soup warm the body the best."

Zhou Qing Bai asked: "Have a piece of grilled meat?"

"No thanks. Drinking some soup is enough." Lin Qing He replied.

Zhou Qing Bai said while making dumplings: "How's San Ni?"

"Very good. The baby is cared by her until nice and plump." Lin Qing He told. Zhou San Ni's side can handle it as was only one. While Zhou Er Ni's head was big.

It was wonderful to have twins. But once they stir up, it really made one want to cry together.

Fortunately, Zhou Si Ni was was helping out with the postnatal confinement this month. So she wasn't overwhelmed. Now that the cold winter was coming, the shops had entered the off-peak season. It was why Zhou Si Ni had time to help all the time.

Lin Qing He intended to let her continue to help over there until next year. Once Zhou Er Ni has adapted to taking care of her two children, Zhou Si Ni can come back.

In fact, Wang Yuan was very talented as a househusband. It was the end of the year and his garment factory was busy.

Zhou Xiao Mei has no time to go there. After all, her children need the help of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. So they can only rely on Zhou Si Ni.

Hiring a nanny was a good option, but they currently want Zhou Si Ni to help out. Wang Yuan said, he'll he pay Zhou Si Ni's salary. So what more can be said.

"It's getting colder day by day. I want to find Sister Weng and go to the hot springs tomorrow." Lin Qing He brought up.

When it was cold, she wanted to go to the hot springs. Especially when there was a newly opened hot spring. It wasn't that far. If they drove, they will be there in half an hour.

"Ask Second and Third, if they have any classes tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai wanted to go with his wife and responded.

Zhou Gui Lai had a full day of classes tomorrow. Zhou Xuan had three classes. He'll attend the two classes in the morning, but not the afternoon one. His dad left the dumpling shop to him.

Lin Qing He drove. Mother Weng sat in the front passenger seat. As for Zhou Qing Bai and Father Weng, they sat on the cargo bed.

Lin Qing He pondered if it was the time to buy a car for the family? This truck that can pull goods was useable, but it was indeed inconvenient for traveling.

When they got here, the four of them had a soak together.

"Today's wintry weather is much colder than in previous years." Mother Weng remarked.

"I thought it was just me. It's extremely freezing." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Mei Jia talked to me on the phone a while ago and said that she would be back this year. Young Kai said that he would also be back." Mother Weng grinned.

"When the time comes, don't cook. Come over to our side to eat the New Year's Eve dinner together." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai was telling Father Weng about the current economic development.

Father Weng was an educated person. He was also the director of the factory. He stated "The salary will be raised next year."

"It's time to raise. The eggs and meat have risen by nearly half." Zhou Qing Bai said.

He was doing business and these supplies were all purchased by himself. There was a rise in the first half of the year, but not much. However in the second half of the year, everything was rising. The mutton and pork used for making dumplings had increased by one-third of the original price. Which was a lot.

If it stayed like this and the salary doesn't increase, how can one live?

"Old Weng, can your factory keep going?" Mother Weng asked him. Her factory had closed down. Right now, it seemed that other people were discussing the issue of acquisition.

"It can." Father Weng answered calmly.

Although the factory was so-so, it can keep going.

Mother Weng turned to Lin Qing He: "I want to open a shop by myself. Can't rely on employment as sudden redundancies happens. I think it's the same in many other factories."

Lin Qing He knew. Right now wasn't a big deal. The real layoffs started in the 1990s. That was true job loss period.

"If you are interested, it's a good idea to open a shop by yourself." Lin Qing He had a good relationship with her and urged.

Chapter 528: Acting up again

Mother Weng said: "I had consider it, but I just don't know what I can do."

"Get a shop, open a clothing store or a dry seafood store?" Lin Qing He suggested.

The reason why she would give such advice was based on the fact that her relationship with Mother Weng was indeed close. Otherwise she wouldn't say that.

"Isn't this competing with you?" Mother Weng was taken aback and said immediately.

"The capital is such a big city. What competing with me? The truth is that if you want to open one, it's best that that we don't open in the same area." Lin Qing He said.

"Open what shop? The whole family earns money. You have money to spend even if you don't go to work." Father Weng persuaded.

"How can it be the same? You don't know that I am about to get moldy from being idle at home." Mother Weng's heart was moved and responded to him.

Father Weng pointed out: "Do you know how to do business?"

Mother Weng was silenced. She lost confidence because she had never done business before.

Lin Qing He smilingly said: "If you really want to do it, then go to my shop as a free labor and see how its like. If you think it's good, then you consider it?"

"That works." Mother Weng's eyes lit up.

"Then what about mine and Guo Dong's meal?" Father Weng sighed.

"You two go to the cafeteria. I will eat at Qing He's side. So I won't go back." Mother Weng replied.

Lin Qing He smiled. Opening a shop at this time wasn't bad. Even if she buy a shop, she will not regret it. Buy a better one and the retirement income was settled for the future. This was the charm of this time. It was also its worst factor.

"Alright then. If you can't do it, don't cause trouble and go home early to cook." Father Weng said.

Mother Weng gave him an eye-roll.

After taking a soak and having dinner here, they drove back.

Weng Guo Dong just went out to eat. Only when he came back did he see his parents and said, "Did you go to Uncle Zhou's place?"

"Went to the hot spring with your Uncle Zhou and Auntie Lin. Starting tomorrow, you and your dad will eat in the work cafeteria. Don't come home to eat." Mother Weng stated.

"?" Weng Guo Liang Dong looked at his dad with a question mark.

"Your mom is going there to learn to open a shop. She plans to learn from your auntie Lin and wants to do her own business. She'll probably be very busy." Father Weng sighed.

He didn't look down on self-employed. Self-employed wasn't bad, but he really didn't need his wife to open a shop.

"I can't stay idle. It's so boring. I feel out of touch with society." Mother Weng said.

Weng Guo Liang Dong commented, "The food in our cafeteria is unpalatable."

"Even when it's unpalatable, don't find me. Who can you blame since you won't find a wife to cook for you?" Mother Weng straightforwardly threw back.

With one sentence word, Weng Guo Liang Dong shut up. Fine, must be eaten even when it's unpalatable.

"At such an age, you don't know to find a wife back to warm the bed. The bed is cold and the pot is also cold. What kind of poor life are you living here?" Mother Weng spouted again.

"Alright, alright. Mom, go and do your business. I won't say anymore." Weng Guo Liang Dong said quickly.

"It's useless even if you say. Would I listen to your words?" Mother Weng harrumphed.

Then she went to take out the family assets and counted them. She turned to Father Weng: "Do you know any shop available?"

"You want to buy one?" Father Weng held his forehead. His wife had this temperament since she was young. Saying wind was rain.

"Qing He said that if one want to do business, one have to buy a shop." Mother Weng said.

"You don't know whether to do it or not. What if you try and not want to do it? It's not too late to settle this when you are sure." Father Weng responded.

Mother Weng stated: "You still have to look out for shops."

"I remember." Father Weng uttered helplessly.

Only then, Mother Weng was satisfied and didn't say anything. She leaned into Father Weng's arms and said, "Old Weng, from what I see, your company isn't doing very good. When my shop make money, you can come out and work for me."

"Okay." Regardless of his internal thoughts, Father Weng was willing to coax his wife.

Weng Guo Liang Dong took in his parents' actions and felt like he was fed a handful of dog food.

Still, he felt envious. His parents were childhood sweethearts, so their relationship was very strong. Now at this age, they were still sticky like glue.

Why didn't he have a little green plum back then?

Mother Weng came over the next day. Lin Qing He arranged her to the clothing store that Zhou Er Ni was in charge of before.

Now the weather was cold, it was off-peak season. Business was relatively so-so. Still, there were people coming in to shop. So there was space for Mother Weng to train.

Folding clothes, packing clothes, hanging clothes, and taking inventory of clothes, etc. There were many areas to learn.

At noon, Mother Weng came over to eat and remarked: "Though this shop isn't big, there are still a lot of things to do."

"It's fine once you get used to it. When you open up your own business in the future and the business is so good that you can't be manage, get young girl to help out." Lin Qing He suggested.

Although a little tired, Mother Weng was happily working away. She went back after eating at this side in the evening.

"Tired?" Seeing her like this, Father Weng massaged her shoulders and spoke.

"It's very tiring. No wonder it's hard work. The shoulders aren't sore. You can massage my legs." Mother Weng said.

On the first day of work, she was exhausted from standing. If she was to open a shop on her own in the future, she will definitely get a young girl to help out.

"It's better to cook at home," Weng Guo Liang Dong commented.

"Go to one side." Mother Weng responded.

Weng Guo Liang Dong rubbed his nose and winked at his dad. His dad acted like he didn't see anything at all and ignored him.

"Can't keep eating in the cafeteria. How about I eat at Auntie Lin's place. I will pay for the food." Weng Guo Dong suggested.

"At this age, you aren't married and have no wife to cook for you. Now you want to go to your Auntie Lin's to eat? You don't feel ashamed, I do. You aren't allowed to go!" Mother Weng said.

Weng Guo Dong felt that he was abused by his family. Now his mom found an opportunity to ridicule him. Can he keep staying in this family?

He was thinking, if it was time for him go out and rent a place by himself?

Like this way, Mother Weng went to the shop to report every day. It was fine to eat at that side. No money was charge.

That day, Lin Qing He said goodbye to Mother Weng. Then she came over to find Zhou Xiao Mei to take a bath in the bathhouse.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, do you know that the old Madam Zhu from next door started to act up again." Zhou Xiao Mei complained.

"Huh?" Lin Qing He looked at her.

"She had intentions in that aspect last year. But this year there has been no movement. I thought it was an illusion. Unexpectedly, she come to find my mother every day and praise her grandson overtly and secretly." Zhou Xiao Mei explained.

"Let her go love her grandson. Do she still need someone to join her?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"She set her eyes on Si Ni." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Then she got good eyes," Lin Qing He laughed when she heard these words.

Chapter 529: A nest of snakes and rats

In Lin Qing He's view, this niece, Zhou Si Ni was indeed good. She was very self-motivated, optimistic and diligent. A sunny and upward girl.

Otherwise, why would Lin Qing He be unwilling to introduce her to Weng Guo Dong? Weng Guo Dong wasn't bad. She was just worried about hurting Zhou Si Ni. So do what should be done and don't come ruin her niece.

With Weng Guo Dong's level, Lin Qing He was still reluctant to introduce him. Let alone old Zhu Family's.

Let's not to mention other things, just old Zhu Family's over-confidence until they were narcissistic and arrogant. That was a bit unbearable.

The events with Hu Zi in the past were still vivid. And old Madam Zhu's self-esteem was very high.

Zhou Xiao Mei spoke: "What kind of virtues old Zhu Family have? They always regarded themselves as superior. They socialized with Mother out of charitable heart. There was sign since last year and none this year. I thought I was misunderstanding. Now, they are at it again."

"It may be that her grandson was abandoned by other and has no match. So they turned back to Si Ni." Lin Qing He enjoyed the back scrub and indifferently break it down.

But really, she was right.

Old Madam Zhu's grandson failed his duty and ended at home. His relationship with his original match was where he kneeled and bootlick the other. They were just leaving him hanging.

Out of the sudden, his temporary job was gone just last month. With this, that match didn't even want to hang him and directly broke up with him.

So old Madam Zhu's daughter remembered that she had come to see her mother before and heard her mother talk about the rural girl she disdained.

Although she was from the countryside, her uncle and aunt were rich. Even like this, old Madam Zhu's daughter didn't set her eyes on her. Otherwise, why would she let her son date the other person this year?

But now they broke up, there was nothing to say. She turned around and came back to look for the granddaughter of old Zhou family.

If it works out, it wouldn't be bad to arrange a job for her son.

That was why old Madam Zhu often came to chatter with Mother Zhou.

Lin Qing He didn't pay any mind to this matter because it was impossible. So what else needed to be said.

When Zhou Xiao Mei and her fourth sister-in-law came back from taking a bath, she saw old Madam Zhu talking to Zhou Si Ni.

"Si Ni." Zhou Xiao Mei's face turned dark and she immediately called out.

A matter like Xu Sheng Mei getting tricked away by old Madam Hu happening once was enough!

"Aunt." Zhou Si Ni came over.

"It's very cold outside. Why are you staying outside? Go inside." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

She didn't pay much attention to old Madam Zhu and led Zhou Si Ni into the house. Once the door was closed, she whispered to Zhou Si Ni, "What's happening?"

"I don't know what's going on? She wanted to invite me over for a cup of tea. I was about to refuse." Zhou Si Ni told.

She wasn't familiar with old Madam Zhu. And she knew old Madam Zhu's relationship with her grandmother wasn't very good. How could she possibly go in for tea. She didn't know what was going on. The old lady was overly-friendly with her, which made her feel unsettled.

"It's right to refuse. If you want to marry into her old Zhu's house, then go." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Zhou Si Ni got a scare: "What?"

"Do you think she is so kind? It's because she wanted to match you to her grandson." Zhou Xiao Mei curled her lips and explained, "I just went to take a bath with your fourth aunt and we chattered about this. Don't be coaxed, understand? If you dare to do something like Xu Sheng Mei, neither I nor your fourth aunt will spare you!"

"I won't! I definitely won't be like Cousin Sheng Mei." Zhou Si Ni hurriedly promised.

"That's fine." Zhou Xiao Mei reminded: "The two old ladies from next door aren't anything good. Keep it in mind, understand?"

Zhou Xiao Mei knew about old Madam Zhu's intentions due to old Madam Hu coming over to act as the middle person. The two were a nest of snakes and rats in Zhou Xiao Mei's heart. Nothing good.

Naturally, Zhou Si Ni agreed.

"Si Ni is here. How's your second sister? Both twins have a good appetite?" Mother Zhou was watching TV with her two little granddaughters. Seeing her come, she spoke.

"Grandmother, you don't have to worry. They are all fine." Zhou Si Ni smiled and replied, "They are all asleep now. Took the rare opportunity to come and see you and Grandfather." She looked around and said, "Where is Grandfather?"

"Your grandfather and old Wang were taken to the hot springs by San Wa. Really don't know how to save money. It's better to go to the bathhouse for a soak." Mother Zhou complained.

In her mind, it was still ten yuan per person. In fact, it cost twenty yuan per person. But right now there was a discount to attract visitors. Only fifteen per person.

Zhou Gui Lai had a rare free time and caught a ride over with his two grandfathers.

Speaking of which, Third was really filial now. Once he was free, he will come over to accompany the two elderly people or take them out to eat and take pictures.

Because of this, both Father Zhou and old Wang's spirits improved to a higher level. When talking with other people, it was about where they went to see the scenery with the younger generation recently.

"It's hard on you. It's not easy to mind the children." Zhou Xiao Mei sat down and gave some oranges to her niece.

"How is minding children difficult? There's no wind or bathing under the sunlight." Mother Zhou interjected.

"Anyway, I don't think it is easy." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke. When she quit her job in the county city in her hometown to take care of her children, it was a feeling of dark days without a hint of daylight.

She had missed the days when she went to work. Why else did her fourth sister-in-law tell her to put the two older ones in her maternal home and she go to work?

Later on, it won't work out. With so many children, they can't keep letting her parents mind them. So she quit her job and stayed at home.

Those days...

"Actually, it's okay." Zhou Si Ni merrily responded. The two children were pretty well-behaved. They can sleep well after they were cleaned up.

"San Ni doesn't have a washing machine. What to do with diapers?" Mother Zhou suddenly remembered and said.

"Third Brother-in-law washes it, hangs it overnight after washing, and then puts it on the lid of the pot to heat it. After half a day, it dries completely," Zhou Er Ni answered.

She went there to assist with the postnatal confinement. So she knew a bit.

A washing machine was few hundreds. Which wasn't too much for Lin Qing He. However, she didn't plan to help that much.

She had already helped with buying a shop. Even if the rest of the days was a little harder, she let them manage by themselves.

Now the weather was freezing, so Li Ai Guo washed the diaper as soon as it appeared. After washing, he hung it to drain out the water. After that, they were placed on the lid of the pot.

Mother Zhou nodded and didn't say anything. Who didn't experience this? It was much better now.

When Zhou San Ni was in confinement, this side gave five yuan cut meat to eat, a chicken, and a basket of eggs.

She heard that her fourth aunt gave her a jin of fish gelatin and told Ai Guo to stew it few times a month to replenish her body.

Chapter 530: Completely fallen out of favor

According to Mother Zhou, the two granddaughters, Zhou Er Ni and Zhou San Ni were born at the right time. Both fell into a blessed nest.

Zhou Si Ni ate two oranges and chatted with them for a while before returning.

Zhou Xiao Mei recounted the matter of old Madam Zhu from next door latching on her niece to talk.

"Si Ni isn't Sheng Mei. She can't win her over with a few words. Don't mind her." Mother Zhou harrumphed.

Old Madam Zhu often came to her and mentioned that her grandson was wonderful. But she hadn't seen him in person even until now. If he was so great, why didn't she bring him for her to meet?

There was no sincerity at all.

That's right. Mother Zhou did disliked old Madam Zhu. But if old Madam Zhu's grandson was really good, then it wasn't a bad idea to match him to Si Ni.

Marrying over, she can be close to her sister in the future. Both sisters can take care of each other. How great was that?

So if her grandson was good, then it won't be bad. However, it must be based on this criteria. But so far, a shadow hadn't been seen. So let old Madam Zhu chill at the side.

Probably because there was no other choice at that side, old Madam Zhu's grandson came over few days later. He specially dressed up.

Mother Zhou took one look and immediately blacklisted old Zhu Family in her heart.

What this thing?

This old Madam Zhu's precious grandson was as thin as a monkey. Not to mention that he didn't look very upright, he was especially sloppy. Felt like he casually grew.

Let's not talk about these. His height couldn't do. How tall was this?

Let's not include the tall and sturdy Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa. But he got to be at least like Hu Zi and Gang Zi, right?

This height was just a little bit taller than Si Ni.

Just one look, Mother Zhou lost interest.

Naturally, there was no need to discuss about this matter. Sensing Mother Zhou's indifference and alienation, old Madam Zhu's grandson, Li Tai, frowned.

If it weren't for his grandma's words about this woman's family's decentness and that there would be a job for him once they matched up, he would look down on this country woman. Unexpectedly, they put themselves on high horses. Acting cold and indifferent. Not enthusiastic at all.

Li Tai went back with his grandma. Afterward, he wanted drop this matter.

"Don't be stupid. You don't need care about the that old lady's attitude. You just need to marry her granddaughter." Old Madam Zhu persuaded.

Then she talked about Zhou Si Ni's brother-in-law's capability. Only then, Li Tai stated: "Then what does she look like? If she isn't pretty, I won't make myself suffer."

Old Madam Zhu was full of smile: "Definitely won't make you suffer. Her looks are alright."

Because it was alright, Li Tai didn't have much hope. But when he saw Zhou Si Ni, the man was stunned.

Zhou Si Ni wasn't pretty, but she was definitely not ugly. Her appearance was average. Her height wasn't short. What's more, she got bright eyebrows. She was the kind that didn't look ugly. Not very outstanding either. It was the type that the more one look the more attractive she was.

Li Tai held himself up. He wanted Zhou Si Ni to come over and chat with him. However, Zhou Si Ni didn't even look at him. She single-mindedly went to see her grandparents.

Lin Qing He heard it from Zhou Xiao Mei afterwards.

"He looks like a weak chicken, but acts so proud." Zhou Xiao Mei said with a curled mouth.

Lin Qing He smiled and grabbed a carrot and veg steamed bun to eat. The steamed buns that Zhou Xiao Mei brought over had a good few flavors. Filled two large paper bags. She spoke as she ate, "Just tell Si Ni to be aware."

"Si Ni doesn't pay attention to him at all. She don't fancy him." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Lin Qing He took this incident as a funny story and told Mother Weng. Mother Weng ate the steamed buns and said, "You're really not considering? Although my family Guo Dong isn't promising, he can dote his wife. "

"Sister Weng, forget it. After he came back, you must have told him about others left and right. He didn't set his eyes on any." Lin Qing He responded.

Mother Weng felt the steamed buns were not fragrant anymore and sighed: "I don't know what kind he wants to find. This won't do and that won't work. I told him to date and he wasn't willing."

After one meeting, there wasn't a second. No one wanted to pay heed to him anymore.

Lin Qing He smiled. Look. Can I introduce this kind to Si Ni? Impossible.

"Mei Jia and Young Kai will be back in a few days." Lin Qing He changed the subject: "On New Year's Eve, come over to our house to have New Year's Eve dinner with us. The more people here, the more lively it will be. That way, it'll be festive. "

Mother Weng jollily replied, "We can't really. There are many people on your side."

"Not many this year. They will go to my parents-in-law's side." Lin Qing He told.

Mother Weng was delighted to go eat together and smiled: "I'm afraid Old Weng will scold me."

"What's there to scold? Bring something here and join the table. What is there to scold? It's exciting to spend it together." Lin Qing He assured.

Mother Weng was moved, "Then call Si Ni over to eat together."

Lin Qing He laughed: "Okay, but I won't say anything. I'll just ask Si Ni to come over and have a meal at our side."

Mother Weng was really interested. She had mentioned this a few times. So Lin Qing He can't really keep rejecting. She won't tell her niece and her niece won't take it seriously. If Weng Guo Dong fancy her, it's not too late to discuss it then.

As for her niece not liking him, then let Weng Guo Dong go wipe away his tears. It was none of her business.

Of course, this possibility was very small. After all, Weng Guo Dong had excellent conditions. He was humble and polite with a stable and decent job. As for the family, she and Father Weng and Mother Weng had known each other for so long. No need to worry about mother-in-law and daugther-in-law conflict.

So if it can happen, Lin Qing He would be very happy to see it happen. However, she won't hold any hope.

Mother Weng was overjoyed. When she returned, she told Father Weng. Once Father Weng heard that it was arranged for that, he didn't say anything.

It wasn't good to go to someone's house for New Year's Eve dinner, even if one bring something there. Since they want to arrange a blind date for their son, then go.

He had seen Zhou Si Ni and found her to be good. A neat and nimble girl. It was clear she was sensible. Father Weng swept a glance at his son.

He hope that his no longer young eldest son to be more promising.

Weng Guo Dong: "..." Really urging marriage all the time. He was only twenty-eight after the New Year, alright? It wasn't thirty-eight, right?

Was he really that old? Was there a need to be like this?

"I have found a place and plan to rent it next year and move out by myself." Weng Guo Dong stated.

"Move if you want." Father Weng didn't care.

"You should have moved out long ago. Move further away, understand?" Mother Weng followed.

Weng Guo Dong, who thought his parents would dissuade a few sentences: "..."

It seems that there was really no human rights anymore. He completely fallen out of favor.

Chapter 531: Care

Old Zhu Family's matter didn't make any turmoil on Zhou's side at all because the attitude of old Zhou Family was indeed very indifferent. Old Madam Zhu couldn't sit still and she went to get Old Madam Hu to go ask what was going on.

Mother Zhou was merciless. With old Madam Zhu's character, if she didn't explain it clearly, she might not understand.

Old Madam Hu awkwardly went back. Then she disgruntledly answered old Madam Zhu. Old Zhou Family didn't set their eyes on her precious grandson.

Old Madam Zhu was very angry. Although old Zhou Family had some money, what did they mean by not choosing her grandson?

Her grandson was that wonderful. It was a blessing to marry him!

Old Madam Hu didn't care about that. Really, as long as she got involved with this old lady, nothing good would come out of it.

Clearly, it was they who had idea on the other's granddaughter. And they put on the attitude of being able to marry over was old Zhou Family benefitting. No sincerity at all.

Don't come to her in the future. She won't help anymore.

But now that it was clarified, the matter was ended here. Not a stir was created.

Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia came back in late December.

They came home first and filled themselves with a meal of mutton dumplings. Zhou Kai then drove the truck to take Weng Mei Jia back.

"You're finally back!" Mother Weng was so happy that she quickly ushered her daughter to go in with Zhou Kai.

When Father Weng saw it, he thought it was a bit like daughter bringing back with the son-in-law for a visit.

Toward Zhou Kai, Father Weng was very satisfied. This tall man was energetic and handsome. Generally, a person at this height looked a little foolish. But it wasn't evident in Zhou Kai.

His whole body was full of vitality. The capable temperament couldn't be concealed.

If such a young talent become his son-in-law, how could Father Weng not be happy?

"You all sit down first. I'll go to cook you some noodles." Mother Weng said.

"Mom, no need. Brother Kai and I both ate mutton dumplings at the dumpling shop." Weng Mei Jia responded.

"Old Zhou's mutton dumplings are really delicious. I was too lazy to cook yesterday and just bought one share back to eat." Mother Weng merrily said.

Then she sat down, peeled an orange for Zhou Kai as she spoke, "Young Kai, it's hard on you to bring Mei Jia back."

"It's Mei Jia who was taking care of me." Zhou Kai said.

Weng Mei Jia remarked: "This person can really attract people. The old uncle and aunt in our section of the carriage want to leave a phone number with him. He became impatient and pretended to sleep."

Zhou Kai was a little embarrassed. So he picked up Mother Weng's oranges and ate them.

Mother Weng wasn't very happy and said, "How these people be like this? Not familiar at all and want a contact phone. How can this do?"

Oh, can't let this prospective son-in-law be robbed by someone else.

"En, not familiar can't do." Father Weng nodded in agreement.

Zhou Kai jollily said, "No such thing. This kind of matter must be handled by my mom for me. I believe in my mom's eyes."

"I like what you said. Your mom's eyes are really faultless. I don't know what to buy when I buy clothes. It's really hard to choose. Your mom went to the store with me and showed me three pieces at once. All of them were very suitable." Mother Weng said quickly.

Zhou Kai grinned.

"I can trust your mom's eyes. Your uncle Weng and I watched you grow up. You can't randomly marry a wife, understand? Wait for your mom to arrange one for you." Mother Weng continued.

Mother Weng knew about Lin Qing He's thought, so she spoke very confidently.

Weng Guo Dong almost couldn't listen anymore. Weng Mei Jia's face turned red. As for Father Weng, he was watching TV.

Can't be helped. Mother Weng's intention was clear to everyone.

Zhou Kai coughed, looked at Weng Mei Jia, and said, "Let's not talk about me. Mei Jia really can't fall in love early."

"Mei Jia, you're in love?" Mother Weng looked at her daughter at once.

"Mom, how old is Mei Jia? It's normal to date," Weng Guo Dong pointed out.

"Enough you. You are older. Why don't I see you date?" Mother Weng snorted.

Weng Guo dong shut up.

"There are two who want to pursue me." Weng Mei Jia calmly told.

"Then what did you say?" Mother Weng was taken aback for a moment and couldn't help but ask.

"Naturally Mei Jia refused. There are still a lot of people at the military hospital have ideas on her. I have to go and keep watch." Zhou Kai said.

"It's normal for my sister to date. What do you mean by going over to keep watch?" Weng Guo Dong raised his eyebrows and looked at him.

He naturally knew his parents' intentions and how they almost treated Zhou Kai as a son-in-law. But this kid didn't seem to be able to open up yet.

On the spot, Zhou Kai explained: "I have to keep an eye. Otherwise, what should I do if Mei Jia get deceived?"

"Just that. No other meaning?" Weng Guo Dong said.

Zhou Kai quickly changed the subject, "Elder brother, how is your job now? Is it still stable?"

"Work is stable. Just marriage isn't settled yet. At this age, he still won't get married." Mother Weng criticized. Then she smiled at Zhou Kai: "I think it is best if you get married at the age of twenty-two or three. What do you think Young Kai?"

Zhou Kai, who was twenty and will be twenty-one after the new year, took a glass of water and drank it. He glanced at Weng Mei Jia and said, "Pretty good."

Mother Weng was satisfied.

Father Weng was also pleased. While Weng Mei Jia peeled an orange for Zhou Kai.

"Little sister, peel one for me too. You have taken care of him for the whole train ride. Still taking care of him nonstop." Weng Guo Dong remarked.

Weng Mei Jia peeled two for her eldest brother to stuff his big mouth.

Zhou Kai liked the Weng family. He used to come to Weng's house frequently when he was studying. It wasn't uncommon to spend the night at Weng's house in the same room with Weng Guo Liang.

He stayed for more than an hour this time before going back.

"Young Kai looks more and more energetic now." Mother Weng said happily.

"It's pretty good." Father Weng nodded.

"He is a famous tiger general at our side. He stands out from the crowd. The most outstanding new official." Weng Guo Dong calmly stated.

Mother Weng quickly asked him about Zhou Kai. Weng Guo Dong mentioned a bit.

Mother Weng was satisfied with what she heard. Then she remembered her daughter's dating matter and immediately said, "You have to remember. You can't agree to anyone's pursue. Your auntie Lin and I are going to be in-laws. I can't find a better in-law than your auntie Lin."

"I'm tired. I'll go back and rest first." Weng Mei Jia hurried back to her room.

"This girl..." Mother Weng was dissatisfied.

"Your daughter is feeling shy. Don't latch on." Father Weng said.

Mother Weng spoke: "I think Young Kai is very care about this girl. Better not let this girl drop the chain, otherwise I wont agree!"

Chapter 532: Grandmother's eldest son

"Care? Why do I feel this kid hasn't bloom yet?" Perplexed, Weng Guo Dong said.

"You haven't dated yet. What do you know?" Mother Weng was more perplexed than him.

When she mentioned marriage age, she noticed Young Kai's expression. He took a peek at her daughter.

One can't describe how wonderful Mother Weng's mood was. Looking at him from with a mother-in-law's eyes, she became more and more satisfied with his reaction.

She knew it in her heart and was sure. But her daughter's attitude wasn't clear yet.

Weng Guo Dong took a fatal hit and stopped talking.

Father Weng said, "Don't go lecture Mei Jia. She is also satisfied with Young Kai." How Father Weng not know his daughter and stated.

Weng Guo Dong nodded. His sister had peeled oranges for Zhou Kai. Really, that kind of concern.

When Mother Weng heard this, she didn't go in to disturb her daughter. She merrily said: "Let them date for two years and then get them to marry."

Father Weng thought it was pretty good. Twenty-two was appropriate age to get married. Not too young.

Back to Zhou Kai's side. When he got back, he saw his mom and his brothers. When he and Mei Jia came back, they were at the mall. They weren't present.

"Eldest Brother is amazing. One look and you can tell you can fight," Zhou Gui Lai said enviously.

"Once you graduate, go to our place and stay for two years before coming out." Zhou Kai responded.

Zhou Gui Lai's expression changed: "Not going. I want to stay at home and accompany my parents and grandparents!"

"This gut." Zhou Kai glanced at him with disdain.

"Eldest Brother, your arm is almost like steel now." Zhou Gui Lai commented as he punched his arm.

Zhou Kai ignored him and only looked at Lin Qing He: "Mom, can you make me something delicious tonight?"

"Want something delicious? Eat the radish and salt-pickled veg if you want!" Lin Qing He answered.

With that, she opened the freezer, took out the pig's stomach that had just been frozen yesterday to thaw, and ordered Second to boil water to remove the chicken's feather.

Every time he returned, Lin Qing He had to make this pig's stomach and chicken dish for him. She knew that he wouldn't be short of food or drink outside. But when he came back, Lin Qing He would give him nourishment.

As the old saying goes, people nourish their stomachs in their first 30 years and the stomach nourish them in the next 30 years.

This stomach must be treated well for him.

"Once Eldest Brother return, this dish must be made. Yesterday Mom ordered three pig's stomach. All reserved for you. We want to eat it but she said we have to wait for you to come back." Zhou Gui Lai clicked his tongue.

"Do I normally short you food or clothes?" Lin Qing He asked.

"No. It just feels that every time Eldest Brother comes back, my second brother and I have fallen out of favor." Zhou Gui Lai laughed.

"You guys been spoiled for a whole year. You got to at least share a day with me." Zhou Kai said.

Zhou Gui Lai smiled and then went home. He brought his camera over and asked his eldest brother to stand up. He took a few photos.

"You don't know. When you didn't come back, Grandmother would rely on these photos to pass the days. Every day, she have to flip through them back and forth several times." Zhou Gui Lai told.

Zhou Kai cooperated with him. He took with his mother. With his expressionless dad. And with his second brother who was plucking chicken's feather.

After such a roll of photos, Zhou Gui Lai beamed and said, "Our photo album is old and precious. We will keep it to pass down."

From when they were very young, their parents took them to take pictures in the county town. It was a annual tradition. Every year, it was taken.

Even now, Zhou Gui Lai, who had grown up big, would look at the photos of them when they were young. It was completely satisfying.

"It's just that our mom is still our mom. Young as always. Our dad has gotten old in the past ten years." Zhou Gui Lai commented.

Then Third received a few glance from Zhou Qing Bai's cold eyes.

"Nonsense. Your dad's treasure isn't old. His glory hasn't diminished since back then. What do you stinky brat know?" Lin Qing He persisted on defending her man.

Zhou Qing Bai's expression was like winter snow encountering the spring sun. Although he continued to silently wrap his dumplings, he occasionally swept his gaze toward his wife. The three Zhou brothers couldn't bear it!

Can't be helped. It was too greasy!

"Mow you're back, for morning exercises take Third out to practice. So wordy, he can go out to the society. Since he can fight, he need to learn to take beatings." Zhou Qing Bai instructed Eldest.

Zhou Kai looked at Third with a gloomy gaze.

Zhou Gui Lai yelled: "Dad, I'm just joking. Really! I have never seen such a man worthy of my mom. You are definitely the only one. You two have always been specially right for each other since you were young. Look at the photos. A talented man and a beautiful woman!"

In fact, it wasn't. Every pictures of his dad, he always keeps his face the same to the end and stood next to their cheerful mother. When the brothers were in junior high and high school, they often complained that their dad wasn't worthy of their mother.

If it weren't for the good allowance for being a soldier in the past, would a blockhead be able to marry their mother just like that? No way.

"It's useless for you to say a fairy matching the god of war. Tomorrow, join Eldest Brother's practice." Zhou Xuan gloated.

"Second Brother, you are going into literature in the future. You got to make sure your body is good, understand? You have to go practice with us!" Zhou Gui Lai immediately pulled him into the water.

"I often play basketball. Don't think of me as a weak chicken. With so much words, you will be beaten when you go out. Go learn to take beating from Eldest Brother. Dad is right." Zhou Xuan said with a smile.

"Why are other family's youngest the doted one? And our youngest is the best target to bully?" Zhou Gui Lai grumbled.

"What kind of doted one are you?" Zhou Qing Bai said in disgust.

His future little daughter is the jewel in the palm and the family's doted one.

The whole family was quite lively in this small dumpling shop. At the end of the year, the business was relatively quiet. Most people came directly to buy a few jins of dumplings to take home to cook by themselves. So there weren't many eating dumplings. So quite a sum came to buy dumplings.

Selling dumplings was quite profitable.

At this time, the pig's stomach and chicken was getting stewed. It'll be perfect to eat in the evening. When the pot started to simmer, Lin Qing He sent Zhou Kai to the bathhouse.

He went with Second and Third.

The three brothers came to find Father Zhou. Old Wang was playing chess with Father Zhou. It went without saying he overjoyed to see Zhou Kai come back.

Mother Zhou was even more agitated: "Da Wa. Oh, Grandmother's grandson. Grandmother hasn't seen you for a long time!"

Among all grandchildren, she doted Zhou Kai the most. There was no doubt about this.

When he was young, she often stuffed boiled eggs to him and occasionally got caught by Second Sister-in-law. Back then, the family hadn't split. So Second Sister-in-law often brought it up.

Zhou Kai grinned: "Grandmother, this year I can stay until the seventh of January." Doing the math, it was over half-month holiday. Quite rare.

"Only until the seventh? Can't you leave after the Lantern Festival?" Mother Zhou didn't think so. She felt the holiday was too short.

Chapter 533: Driven

Zhou Kai didn't know whether laugh or cry. He didn't say anything though. His grandmother missed him.

"Grandmother knows that you are busy. But when you are free, you have to come back, understand?" Mother Zhou continued.

"Grandmother, I know." Zhou Kai nodded.

"God-grandfather, let's take a bath together." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Go get my clothes and bath towels." Old Wang gave him the key and said.

Zhou Gui Lai headed out to get clothes and saw Wang Yuan on the way out. Wang Yuan came over with fruits. One net of pears and one net of apples. Both were large net bags.

"Where are you going?" Wang Yuan asked.

"Getting clothes for my god-grandfather and prepare to go to the bathhouse." Zhou Kai Gui Lai replied.

Wang Yuan nodded. Once he went in, he saw Zhou Kai and immediately smiled: "When did you come back?"

"Today." Zhou Kai merrily answered: "Congratulations to Second Brother-in-law. It's a joy to have a baby twins." His mom had mentioned these when they talking on the phone.

"Thanks." Wang Yuan grinned.

Mother Zhou remarked, "Why bring so many fruits again? Your uncle (Da Lin) bought two boxes of apples yesterday."

"Then eat more." Wang Yuan said.

He also wanted to take a wash. So he said, "I'll go back and get my clothes and go with you later."

Naturally, there was no objection. The group of people came to the bathhouse together to take a wash. Although Zhou Kai's chest wound healed, the evidence of it still remained. It went without saying they discovered it.

"If Mom know about this, Mom will make you come back to make dumplings right away." Zhou Gui Lai said in a speechless voice. Just the look of it felt painful to him.

"Don't tell Mom when you go back." Zhou Kai warningly looked at Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai.

"Don't worry. I won't say it." Zhou Xuan took a look and said.

"Be careful outside," Wang Yuan urged.

"I know. This was an accident." Zhou Kai responded.

Old Wang and Father Zhou also saw it. They were worried. It was obvious from Zhou Kai's reaction that he would not give up his dream because of this. So they didn't say anything.

Wang Yuan asked: "How many can you fight on your own now?"

"It depends on the opponent's skill." Zhou Kai said. If was ordinary person level, he can fight a group. If it was someone used to fighting on the street and had experience, then he can fight a few. As for those kind of underworld fighting master, then maybe he can barely make a few moves with him one-on-one.

At his place, these were what he trained on every day. In addition, he had extraordinary talent. Whether in military academy or in the army, his progress was huge. Though the soldiers under him were older than him, they respected him.

Even if there was, they were beaten until they submit.

Looking at his arm, Wang Yuan had some admiration. It was obvious he was trained.

"Second Brother-in-law, you have to be nice to my second sister. If not, just my brother only, you can't win." Zhou Gui Lai meanly uttered.

"Let's go to the hot springs one of these day. We won't take you, Third." Wang Yuan waved his hand.

"Brother-in-law. Second Brother-in-law, I know you love my Sister Er Ni the most and will definitely treat her well. After all, she is bring her husband blessing. I can definitely trust you. There are so many flower-loving people outside. You aren't one of them. Let's go together one of these days." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"I'm missing a back scrubber." Wang Yuan stated.

Zhou Gui Lai went over to serve him.

Speaking of serving, there was a funny story. Originally, the big bathhouse in Greater Dabei didn't have so many problems. But a college student from the southern side came here to study and caused an amusing stir.

He came in in his underwear to wash up. He was originally low-key and shy, but the more shy he was, the more he became the focus of the bathhouse.

After taking a wash, they came out refreshed.

They came back to that side. Mother Zhou knew Fourth's wife stewed something delicious, so she said, "You can come here to eat lunch tomorrow. I will make it for you."

"Okay." Zhou Kai responded.

Zhou Kai went to see the baby twins before going home.

"Da Wa become so tall and strong." Zhou Er Ni smilingly said.

"If he go back to the village, he will be the tallest in the whole village." Zhou Si Ni grinned.

They weren't surprised about him growing so tall though. First of all, their uncle and aunt weren't short. And then, these cousins' food aspect had them all envy in the village.

Like truly envious. At that time, the conditions were still bad. Terrible bad. It was wonderful if one could eat 60% to 70% full.

However, their fourth aunt was creative when feeding Da Wa and the others. There were many people in the village who criticized about it in the background. Saying that Fourth Aunt didn't know how to live and would only cause ruin.

But who wouldn't be envious at that time?

Later, Fourth Aunt went to teach in junior high school and Da Wa brothers had milk to drink. They had it every day. It made people overflow with envy.

The whole village envied them for having a mother like their fourth aunt. It was simply living in happiness.

Nowadays, whether it was Zhou Kai, Zhou Xuan, or the youngest Zhou Gui Lai, they were all over 1.8 meters tall. Quite tall. It was all due to the foundation laid down when they were young.

Wang Yuan said: "Third just warned me. If I'm not good to you, then he will get his eldest brother beat me."

Zhou Si Ni burst into laughter. Zhou Er Ni also couldn't stop herself. Her heart was warmed. She married so far to the capital. What's more, it was marrying up. How could she not feel uneasy in her heart? But with her fourth uncle and fourth aunt's family present, she was at ease.

Getting back to the dumpling shop. The family was ready to eat dinner. It was a bit early, but not a big problem.

The earlier they finished the meal, the earlier Eldest can go back to rest.

"Where is Hu Zi?" Zhou Kai asked when he saw Gang Zi coming and not a shadow of Hu Zi.

"Hu Zi went to set up a stall. Just leave him a bowl and a few mantou." Lin Qing He said. They didn't wait for Hu Zi since they were eating early today. Just keeping it warm for him was fine.

"He come back every day when it's dinner time. Very driven." Zhou Xuan remarked.

"Of course, he must be driven. Just how much money was needed to transfer household registration. And the expenses such as marrying a wife, etc.. Being driven is the right thing to do now." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Aunt, can I go out to set up a stall next year?" Gang Zi smilingly asked.

"Can start next summer vacation." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Not continuing to study?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at him and said.

"No, it's enough." Gang Zi quickly shook his head. He knew that uncle was thinking for his best, but he wanted to make money more.

"Let's eat. After eating, go rest." Lin Qing He said to Eldest.

"En," Zhou Kai nodded.

After Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai finished eating, they went to the movies. Recently, there hadn't been much time. Since there were new movies, they had to go and watch them.

"This year, except for Sister Er Ni and Sister San Ni's birthing nieces and nephews, what else had happened?" Zhou Kai asked when it was just them brothers left.

"Too much. You won't believe it when you hear it." Zhou Gui Lai uttered.

Chapter 534: There were abrupt weather changes.

Because their eldest brother didn't know the situation, Zhou Gui Lai would definitely not keep it secret. So he recounted how Xu Sheng Mei held harming heart and wanted to match Hu Zi and Zhang Mei Lian. In the end, the match wasn't successful and Zhang Mei Lian and Xu Sheng Qiang got entangled together.

Zhou Kai knew Zhang Mei Lian. This one kept fluttering her eyes at him at the start. Then she picked Hu Zi. Now she got together with Xu Sheng Qiang.

Zhou Kai frowned when hearing this was Xu Sheng Mei's handiwork.

"Dad doesn't care about them siblings now." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

Zhou Kai didn't say anything. Old Xu Family had already connected with old Zhang Family. There was nothing to say. Old Zhang Family had harmed his god-grandfather in the past.

Zhou Kai went home after eating to rest first. Such long journey was tiring. Better go to bed earlier at this time.

Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and Gang Zi continued to watch the store. Hu Zi didn't return until about six o'clock.

Gang Zi went to serve him food. It was still warm.

"You all finished eating." Hu Zi said.

"Brother Kai is back. So we ate earlier today. These are enough for you," Gang Zi explained.

The big bowl for dumplings had pig's stomach and chicken in it with a sprinkle of pepper flake. It was eaten with four mantou. Guaranteed that he will be full.

Hu Zi was indeed hungry. He was fulfilled after he finished eating, "It's so delicious."

He can eat more if there were.

"How is the business? There aren't many clothes left." Zhou Xuan asked.

"Very good." Hu Zi nodded.

Toward the end of this year, he sold puffer jackets, which were still very popular. He can sell seven or eight pieces a day. On good days, it wasn't a problem to sell more than a dozen pieces.

After a month, it was hard to make two to three hundred. There where times it exceed that.

Hu Zi was very motivated every day now. Even on this snowy day, his stall was still punctually open.

"When will you give yourself a vacation?" Zhou Gui Lai asked, "Second Brother-in-law said that we'll go to the hot springs."

"You guys go." Hu Zi shook his head.

His aunt had told him that his youngest aunt spent two thousand yuan to move their household registration. He wanted to move his one, which won't be any cheaper. So he was this driven now?

Take advantage of the end of the year now, he worked hard.

He originally planned to go back at this time, but now he want to wait until 25th before going home. The tickets had already been booked. It wasn't just him. Chen Shan Shan will go back with him to see his parents at home.

Seeing him like this, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai didn't continue to persuade him, "Pack the things and prepare to go back."

At this time, there was no business in the shop. So it won't stay open. The youths closed the shop and went home.

Hu Zi didn't return. Instead he looked for Chen Shan Shan. After a busy day, he always sought Chen Shan Shan for a chat.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came out of the movie, they headed over to the cigarette shop to take a look.

The two workers in the cigarette shop were both recruited by Ma Cheng Min. Both had relied on some relationship. Lin Qing He didn't mind. As long as they could be used, it would be fine.

The business of the cigarette shop was very good. After taking one look, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went over to the beverage shop.

Every winter, it was off-peak season for the beverage shop. While snacks were doing very good. Lin Qing He asked for a jin of five-spice melon seeds.

She nibbled away with Zhou Qing Bai on the way home. She spoke, "The movies are getting better and better now."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai responded. It was indeed entertaining. It was getting bolder and bolder. There was a kiss scene just now.

It was just after eight o'clock when the couple came home with melon seeds. Zhou Kai was sleeping inside with the door closed. The others were watching TV in the living room.

"Dare to eat ice cream on this cold weather?" Lin Qing He glared.

"Just one." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Lin Qing He stated, "Don't come to me if you have a cold!"

"How can I be so weak and catch a cold from a single ice cream? I'm not made of water." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

"Where is Hu Zi?" Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai sat down seated and asked.

"Still walking outside with Sister Shan Shan." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Just as his words finished, Hu Zi came back.

"You're finally back. My mom was just asking about you." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Hu Zi smiled and said, "It was snowing outside, so we walked a little slower."

"Got to walk slowly to reach the point of white hair together." Lin Qing He answered.

Hu Zi immediately blushed. Zhou Gui Lai laughed. Zhou Xuan stated, "Quieter. Eldest Brother is sleeping."

Zhou Gui Lai reduce his volume and said, "Sister Er Ni married this year. How about Hu Zi and Sister Shan Shan get married next year? You are going back this year. You can get the certificate and all in this trip. Set up a small banquet there. Then come here to set up another. And it's done."

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both turned to Hu Zi.

"Sounds like an idea. It's not easy to go back and forth. Brother, don't you plan to settle it as soon as possible with Sister-in-law?" Gang Zi voiced.

"It's too fast." Hu Zi shook his head.

Although it was possible to get married, Hu Zi really didn't plan to act so fast. He still had nothing.

Once Shan Shan marry him, she had to come out and live in an rented house with him. Although it was an issue, he wanted to buy a home here before preparing to get married.

No rush for now. Later they can discuss it after he take her back to his home.

Both Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything about this. Lin Qing He felt that marriage would be too early. Take it slowly.

He had nothing. He can't even give Shan Shan a capital household registration.

Of course, he can bring his household registration over this time. There will be no access problem when the time comes. It was just, the money won't be less. Still, it was wonderful to get it settled.

It can be considered once and for all.

After watching TV for a while, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went back to their room. Zhou Qing Bai took the ledger out and started to calculate the accounts.

Lin Qing He grabbed an orange to eat and said, "Count it tomorrow. It's late."

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her and raised his eyebrows.

"Ahem, you should settle the account." Lin Qing He uttered when she saw his gaze.

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled and then began to tally the accounts. After finishing with the accounts of the closed shops, he got on bed and hugged his wife to sleep.

Lin Qing He didn't plan to go home to celebrate the New Year. But there was abrupt weather change. Zhou Xiao Mei came over the next day.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, I'm afraid you and my fourth brother have to go back." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

"Huh?" Lin Qing He was shocked and looked at her.

"Third Brother called the convenience shop next to the bun shop. That boss got me to listen. Your third brother asked him to pass a message. Auntie Lin seems to be dying." Zhou Xiao Mei expanded.

Lin Qing He frowned: "My third brother said that those two elderlies are in good health."

Don't assume that she became Lin Family's daughter, she will affection for Father Lin and Mother Lin. There was none. In the past, when Zhou Qing Bai returned from injury, she went back and tested them. Why should be so affectionate when they were so heartless?

Everyone had their own lives!

Chapter 535: Catastrophe strikes, each fly their own

Lin Qing He was rushing to find faults back then. All was fine if old Lin Family was a little soft, even if they didn't her a lot of help. But how did old Lin Family react?

She didn't hesitate to make such a cut. For so many years, she hadn't asked the old couple's situation. Nor did she send a penny back.

She had put it into action.

She taken on the unfilial label. Who cared what other said. It was fine that she can live comfortably.

But in this situation, she and Zhou Qing Bai had to go back.

Not a problem. Second and Third were on vacation and Eldest was back. Going back now, they can come back before the New Year.

Lin Qing He first made a call to Third Sister-in-law.

"You guys are on holiday. No one would answer the phone in the office. So I called Xiao Mei's side." Said Third Sister-in-law.

"What's the situation now?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Their old house was too old. It was collapsed from the snow in the middle of the night. Uncle Lin reportedly ran out quickly, while Auntie Lin got crushed," Third Sister-in-law told.

So this the true portrayal of catastrophe strike, each fly their own?

Lin Qing He was silent for a while and said, "Then we will go back today."

"Then I'll let your third brother know." Third Sister-in-law acknowledged.

Lin Qing He hung up the phone with her and then came to the train station with Zhou Qing Bai to catch their ride. As for the home, it was left to the three sons to manage.

It took a few days to reach the county city.

She and Zhou Qing Bai first came over to Third Brother Lin's shop. Third Brother Lin wasn't at the shop right now. Only Third Sister-in-law Lin was there.

Seeing Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai, Third Sister-in-law Lin called out with joy.

"Where is she now? The hospital or at old home?" Lin Qing He said

"Took her back to old home the day before yesterday. She passed last night." Third Sister-in-law Lin answered.

Lin Qing He didn't have any expression and asked, "Where is Third Brother?"

"He's in the village." Third Sister-in-law Lin answered. Then she grumbled: "First Branch and Second Branch are really rotten. When this winter came this year, Ah Xiu's father went back to the village to look around, he felt that the roof wasn't stable. He brought them a cartful of things back for them to repair. However, those things were divided between First Branch and First Branch. The old house didn't get any repair. The snow fell a little bit that day and it was crushed."

Lin Qing He frowned.

"Since this winter, we sent home a lot of food. There were a lot of eggs and meat included. But those things often get divided between the two branches. Can't say anything about that. However those are for the roof and they took them!" Third Sister-in-law Lin uttered angrily.

Lin Qing He asked, "When will the funeral be done?"

Third Sister-in-law Lin chattered a bit to her, so her Third Sister won't assume her family didn't take care of the two elders. They had really took care of them.

However their son wasn't just her husband. In front of him were two older ones.

"The funeral will be the day after tomorrow," Third Sister-in-law Lin replied.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Let's go over that side first and then go back to the village later. Will my Third Brother come back?"

"He will get home in the evening." Third Sister-in-law Lin responded.

Lin Qing He nodded and followed Zhou Qing Bai over to Third Brother's shop.

"It's already at this time. Stay at our home for dinner before going back?" Third Sister-in-law urged.

"We'll go back to the village to eat." Lin Qing He shook her head.

After hopping on their bike, they headed back to the village.

The keys to their house were all placed at Eldest Sister-in-law's side. Eldest Sister-in-law had clean up the house for them and said, "I estimated you'll be coming back soon."

The news that Mother Lin was gone had spread. No matter how bad their relationship was, she had to come back to send her off now she was gone.

"This New Year." Lin Qing He sighed softly.

Zhou Qing Bai assured: "It's nothing. I'll go over tomorrow."

"Why are you going tomorrow? Let's go together the day after tomorrow." Lin Qing He stated. She hadn't been there for a long time. Although she was back to send off, it was only send of. Other things were all male affairs. What part did she, the married daughter, had?

Let's go together the day after tomorrow.

Eldest Sister-in-law began to prepare dinner as she chatted with Lin Qing He: "Now in the Fangyuan, everyone is scolding old Lin's first branch and second branch for not being filial."

That side wasn't too far away from here. Words spread especially when the snow was so big that it caused people to die.

What's more, over there was the maternal home of famous Lin Qing He.

Since it happened news spread everywhere. Saying before the snow, old Third Lin had brought a lot of good materials back as he wanted his parents' roof to be repaired.

Old Third Lin had often sent things back. Every month, a living allowance was given to the two elders. The whole surrounding area knew about this.

This time, the roof repair materials were split between first branch and second's roof instead.

It was why this incident happened.

Originally, Mother Lin wasn't young anymore. If there was no such incident, there would be no problem to live for another five or six years. However, her head was hit and she had immediately fainted. Also, her legs were crushed until it was broken.

Although she was sent to the hospital and got treated, they had told them to prepare for her funeral. She had been comatose. Completely unconscious.

These matters spread from Linjia Village. Soon, it spread all everywhere. Eldest Brother Lin and Second Brother Lin were often criticize for being inhumane.

Actually, Eldest Brother Lin was wronged. He didn't want it. It was second branch. Then his wife wanted to copy. So this happened.

Nowadays, it was basically spread all over the several villages in Fangyuan.

Third Brother Lin had already dealt with this affair and went back to the county town. After returning, he realized that his sister and brother-in-law had both returned and went back to Zhoujia Village.

"I'll go there tomorrow." Third Brother Lin stated.

On the day of the funeral, his wife and children have to go back too.

"I told Third Sister it's not that we are not filial." Third Sister-in-law Lin mentioned.

"Why talk about those?" Third Brother Lin frowned.

"Got to talk about it! Or else Third Sister will mistakenly think that we aren't taking care of the old couple?" Third Sister-in-law replied.

Third Brother Lin didn't say anything.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had gone back to the village and returned to their home after eating at Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's.

After travelling so long. they were naturally tired. The couple boiled water, took a hot bath, and then went to bed first.

The next morning, they came over to Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's for breakfast.

"Old Fourth, when I came over last night, you already fell asleep." Second Brother dropped by.

"Second Brother, have you eaten yet? Let's eat together?" Eldest Sister-in-law asked.

"I've eaten." Second Brother answered.

Eldest Sister-in-law nodded. She scooped a bowl for Eldest Brother and said, "This winter is as cold as the previous one. It's extremely freezing."

"It's much better now. One can have a full stomach. Before, it was eat until 50% to 60% full." Eldest Brother remarked.

Second Brother grinned. Then he meekly looked at Lin Qing He and asked: "Fourth's wife, how are San Ni and Ai Guo doing over there? I heard that they have given birth to a big round boy?"

Chapter 536: Organic

"Second Brother, why are you talking about this now?" Eldest Sister-in-law spoke.

What kind of situation it was now? If he want to ask about San Ni's side, it got to wait until Mother Lin's affairs are over.

"It's alright." Lin Qing He said, "San Ni and Ai Guo are both well. There are so many people over there."

"That's good, That's good." Second Brother grinned.

Lin Qing He emotionally looked at Second Brother. Speaking with conscience, Second Brother wasn't a bad person. The brothers have similar personalities and were the kind of men who listen to their wife.

If one marry the right wife, they will definitely become prosperous. But if one marry one that doesn't beckon fortune, they have a lifetime of hardship.

"Does Second Brother want to develop in some side industries?" Lin Qing He brought up.

"Next year, the family will build a house. At that time, the money will be spent on the new house." Second Brother shook his head at this.

Their family was longing to build a new house. So there will not much money to start some side business.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything: "You don't have to worry Ai Guo and San Ni. It's just not easy for them to live in a big city."

"I know. Let the two of them live well with their child. Don't need to mind this side." Second Brother nodded.

Lin Qing He thought, even if you want San Ni to look after, San Ni will not care. Although it was a rush to come back this time, San Ni had never mentioned her maternal family despite being in the capital for so long. It can be seen that she wanted nothing to do with her maternal family. It was evident she didn't have any good impression of her maternal family.

"How is Xia Xia doing?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Xia Xia doing fine. He's currently dating his master's youngest daughter. But due the house being too old, he didn't bring her back yet. We'll see next year." Second Brother merrily replied.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded: "Let him keep up the good work. In the future, he can make the whole sets of furniture for people. His business won't do badly then."

"Get Xia Xia to ask those schools and see if they can cooperate with the school. Many tables and chairs in the school need to be replaced. This is also a channel." Lin Qing He suggested.

"Alright, I'll tell Xia Xia when he comes back." Second Brother agreed at once.

Not staying much longer, he went back.

Eldest Sister-in-law sighed and said, "Xia Xia's girlfriend has a bit of a temper."

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I visited once last time. However I left without them keeping me for lunch." Eldest Sister-in-law told.

She was comparable to First Sister's capital son-in-law.

Lin Qing He said, "Second Brother seems very satisfied?"

"Not only is he satisfied, but Xia Xia's mother is also very satisfied. She praised her son for marrying a wife from the city in the whole village. There were many people who laugh at her behind her back." Eldest Sister-in-law spoke.

The city daughter-in-law looked down on their family. However, Second Sister-in-law doesn't care about it. Zhou Xia come back once a month. When he comes back, she wants to set up some good to bring there. Said, it was for future in-laws.

She was overly eager. She hoped Zhou Xia can marry her back.

Lin Qing He understood. This was because the girl was from the city. So she wanted to fawn. That's only right. How much face-garnering was it when her son to marry a city wife? So Second Sister-in-law got to hold her up and coax, right?

"Every force has a counterforce." Lin Qing He couldn't help but blurted out.

Zhou Qing Bai was helpless. Eldest Brother found it funny. Eldest Sister-in-law laughed out: "Isn't it brine water choosing that bit of tofu. One conquer another? Every mouthful was my eldest daughter-in-law. How affectionate it sounded."

Lin Qing He said: "It seems that Xia Xia will live in the city in the future."

"It's only right to live in the city. It's not convenient to go back and forth such distance," Eldest Brother uttered.

"His mother had told him to not come back if there was no problem. However, Xia Xia is got good character, like Second Brother. Won't forget one's root." Eldest Sister-in-law commented.

No matter how busy Zhou Xia was, he would take a day to come back. After so many years of watching, Eldest Sister-in-law knew in her heart.

To be honest, in the second branch, only San Ni and Xia Xia were like Second Brother. More normal. Zhou Liu Ni and the other one were like Second Sister-in-law.

"When we go back, let's go and see Xia Xia." Zhou Qing Bai said with satisfaction.

After eating, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He went out. Got to interact with nearby neighbors.

The couple went to the village branch secretary's house to sit around. They had drop by other people's homes before they finally came to Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei's side.

These couples were quite promising.

"Uncle, Aunt, have lunch at our home?" Zhou Dong smilingly said.

"No. Going over to my eldest sister-in-law's. We already agreed on it." Lin Qing He replied, "How is the market this year?"

"Very good." Zhou Dong grinned: "I plan to expand the scale again next year."

"Work hard and you won't do badly in the future. Stick to your own principles and quality." Lin Qing He said.

She had plans in this regard too.

After returning home with Zhou Qing Bai, they started chatting: "How about all the shops we own changed to using organic food in the future?"

"What do you mean?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her because he didn't understand.

"Produce healthy fruits and vegetables." Lin Qing He said.

"Unhealthy fruit trees in the future?" Zhou Qing Bai asked in surprise.

"It's not that it's unhealthy. It just doesn't have the original flavor. When the land is available for sale, we will go to the outskirts to buy a piece of land to specially plant these and build a chicken farm. The fertilizer is self-sufficient. The kind that doesn't use pesticides or chemical fertilizers." Lin Qing He explained.

Zhou Qing Bai stated, "That requires a lot of land."

"It is a lot. But if it can be set up in the future, it won't do too bad." Lin Qing He said.

"Have to go to other places to buy more shops then. Just those aren't enough." Zhou Qing Bai declared.

"Go to capital city and look for more." Lin Qing He nodded.

It was a great idea to do this in the future. Also, building a few buildings to collect the rent. These were her ideals. There was nothing else.

The couple rested in the their room. Third Brother Lin drove over at about ten o'clock.

"Sister, Brother-in-law." Third Brother Lin shouted from outside.

"Come in." Lin Qing He answered from inside.

Third Brother Lin pushed the door, saw his sister and brother-in-law sitting in the hall, and said, "Why didn't you go over to our house?"

"I'll go over tomorrow." Lin Qing He indifferently stated.

Third Brother Lin sighed and spoke, "Sister, Mother is gone now."

"So I came back with your brother-in-law to send her off the last time." Lin Qing He replied.

Third Brother Lin told, "Father said he want to see you."

"Why do he wants to see me? He has a few sons, who can take care of him." Lin Qing He unfeelingly said.

When broken off and not truly break off, one will suffer from the chaos. Since the ties were cut off at the beginning, what was there to hesitate about?

Third Brother Lin pursed his lips and said, "Sister, go see Father. This time it was a great blow to Father. He has changed a lot."

Chapter 537: I want to go the capital with you

"Little Sister, we as elder brothers were wrong back then. And this matter has passed so many years." Eldest Brother Lin said.

"Before we were too poor, so we minded every little thing." Second Brother Lin followed when he saw his eldest brother speak.

"Yeah. Before was too poor, so you minded every little things. Now you aren't poor anymore. You can split the two old people's roof material for yourselves. These are their beloved good sons." Unreserved, Lin Qing He pointed out.

She didn't have any guilt toward Father Lin and Mother Lin. She even helped them cultivate a promising youngest son who would definitely be able to provide them with a good old age care.

However, it couldn't withstand the two of them from seeking death.

If they didn't give it, how could the two brothers dare to scramble for the roof material?

Since they were happy to give it, there was nothing left to say.

"Third Aunt, how could you talk like that. It was clearly our grandparents who said to give it to us." Lin An argued.

"There's no room for you to speak here!" Eldest Sister-in-law Lin hurriedly pulled her son.

"I'm telling the truth. Third Aunt is grandparent's daughter. She is the most prosperous in the whole family. She hasn't been home for so many years and has never been filial. "Lin An stated.

"Your words are wrong. Two elders is yours. How to take care is your business. It got nothing to do with me whether you take good care of them or not. I'm discussing the case as it stands. Kid, you should go out and inquire. See how unpleasant the words are spread now. You really got the face to speak." Lin Qing He said.

Lin An said, "Those nonsense made by them!"

Lin Qing He didn't bother to waste words with a hairy boy Third Brother Lin called, "Sister, the smell is gone."

"Just me alone is enough. You don't need to go in." Lin Qing He directed to Zhou Qing Bai.

However, Zhou Qing Bai followed in. Lin Qing He pulled her scarf to cover her nose. She pulled up Zhou Qing Bai's too. Zhou Qing Bai gave her a helpless look and took the scarf off.

Father Lin was lying on the bed. When he saw Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai come in, he said, "You two are finally back."

"You keep saying this like you longed for us to come back. It's enough to have a few sons by your side to serve you." Lin Qing He said bluntly.

Father Lin glanced at her, "After so many years, you still haven't let go of your knot? What happened back then..."

"What did you call me back fir? Just say it directly." Lin Qing He said impatiently.

During catastrophe, he flew separately with Mother Lin. She was clear what kind of personality such a person have.

Father Lin didn't look at her anymore. He turned to Zhou Qing Bai and said, "My daughter married to you, do you have anything to say?"

"Enough. Qing Bai spent a full 100 yuan to marry me back then. One hundred yuan in the sixties, old Mister. You don't need me to tell you valuable it is. And this house. It used my gift money to build it up back then." Lin Qing He said directly.

In addition to this gift money, what about filial money and supplies? There were a lot of them!

So if he want to talk about this now, forget about mentioning it.

"Father, what time is it now? Why are speaking of these? Why did you get me to call Third Sister back? Just say it." Third Brother Lin urged.

Father Lin looked at his imposing daughter and son-in-law and declared, "I want to go to the capital with you."

Chapter 538: Raised you so big for nothing

When Father Lin said this, Third Brother Lin's expression changed: "Father, what are you saying!"

"Didn't I say it clear enough? I'm going to the capital!" Father Lin looked at Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He as he spoke.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his old father-in-law and stated, "There are people taking care of you here."

"What people? If there are, how can I live like this. Can your mother-in-law be crushed to death?" retorted Father Lin.

He can tell. He had to follow this daughter to the capital to have a good life. Look at what they both wear. They weren't any worse than landlord of the past.

If he went to a big place like the capital, he would surely be able to live a good life for a good few years. He didn't want to live in the village anymore.

"Now we have seen you, it's time to go back." Lin Qing He didn't want to talk to the old man. She was even mentally prepared for him demanding money. As long as it did not exceed her bottom line, she would give him some money. Unexpectedly, he wanted to go to the capital with her?

Lin Qing He didn't want to say a word at this moment. She directly walked out.

"You unfilial girl! Raised you so big for nothing. If I knew earlier you were so unfilial, I would have drowned you when you were born!" Father Lin's yells bursted out.

"You think I want to be old Lin's daughter. I don't know how many lifetimes of bad luck that made me born in this family. Now I'm already out of the mud and don't have half a single hair to do with old Lin Family. Also, don't make raising me a big deal. After raising me for a few years, does it add up to the amount of my gift money back then?" Lin Qing He unceremoniously talked back to the old man in front of so many people in old Lin Family.

Father Lin was so furious that he couldn't speak.

"Little Sister, don't be angry..." Eldest Sister-in-law Lin wanted to pull the scene together.

"Who is your little sister? Is your eyes bad or what?" Lin Qing He swept a glance at her before looking at the others: "Tomorrow, I will come to send the old madam off for the last time. If I hear something this old man speak unacceptable words, I won't pay any money toward the old madam. Also, if this old man leaves in the future, don't need to notify me."

After speaking, she told Zhou Qing Bai to ride the bicycle and left.

"Why is Third Aunt like this?" Lin An said angrily.

This third aunt was too arrogant and too overbearing. She didn't have them in her eyes.

"She was like this back then. Now that she have money and become a citizen of the capital, wouldn't she become worst?" Second Sister-in-law Lin coldly snorted.

"She's astounding. She has money. So she can deny her all relatives!" Second Brother Lin was also vexed.

Eldest Brother Lin didn't say anything.

Eldest Sister-in-law Lin scolded her son: "What's with you? I told you to be polite to your third aunt. Why did you speak so much?"

"Mother, don't expect her to take me to the capital. From what I see, she doesn't have old Lin Family in her heart." Lin An directly stated.

How could Eldest Sister-in-law Lin not know. If she did have old Lin Family in her heart, would she not come back to see them during these many years? Even when old Second Lin was pulled into the police station, she would indifferently let the two elderlies roll around if it weren't for Zhou Qing Bai.

Truly heartless.

Still, they got to hold on to hope. If she could take their studious son to the capital to study, he would surely become a dragon and a phoenix.

But now it seem that there was really no hope.

"Just now, I heard Father say he want to go to the capital?" Second Brother Lin said.

"He can dream. Actually wants to live a good life in the capital. She take her in-laws, not her father!" Second Sister-in-law Lin sneered.

"Does Father not have no sons or daughters-in-law? And have to go and eat off his married daughter? Do you want face?" Third Brother Lin directed his gaze at his second sister-in-law.

"Third Brother can make money now. You can lecture me." Second Sister-in-law Lin harrumphed.

"Old Zhou's two elders got the ability to enjoy the blessing of their daughter-in-law. Why can't our parents have that?" Third Brother Lin continued asking.

"Fine. We don't have the ability like your sister, okay? We don't have the capability. We admit that. But you and your wife have it. Why don't you take them parents to the city? They had said they want to go with you. You won't let them!" Second Sister-in-law Lin coldly snorted.

Third Brother Lin solemnly glanced at her. Then he examined the others. Although they didn't speak, they all looked at him with condemnation.

He clearly had the ability to make money and didn't even take his parents over to enjoy a comfortable life. Instead they stayed in the village. Now that such a thing happened, who was to blame?

Third Brother Lin didn't give a word of explanation. His heart was completely disappointed with these brothers and sisters-in-law.

Back to Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai. They returned to Zhoujia Village.

Zhou Qing Bai coaxed, "Don't be angry."

"I'm not angry. That family meant nothing to me. What's there to be angry about it." Lin Qing He replied.

She never expected that there was such a shameless person in this world. His sons were present and he want to be cared by his married daughter?

Treating his son like they were dead? He can treat the first branch and second branch like they didn't exist. However her brother was filial to him. What did her brother's filial piety count as?

He wanted to go to the capital to live with her. Well, he didn't have such a good life.

It was almost time. So they went over to Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's side for lunch.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, you are really good at pickling duck eggs," Lin Qing He merrily remarked.

"I used a basket of eggs and exchanged for it with an old lady in at my maternal home. If you want to learn, I can teach you." Eldest Sister-in-law merrily offered.

This year she had raised a lot of ducks. These pickled duck eggs were selling really well.

"I also have a recipe for marinated salted eggs. The oil yield is very high. Let's exchange." Lin Qing He replied.

Eldest Sister-in-law smiled and then spoke: "Just now, Second's wife came here."

"Is there something the matter?" Hearing her specially mention it, Lin Qing He asked.

"She came and sat for a while. After dragging it for a long time, I grasped the point. They want to build a house next year and is short a little. She wants San Ni to send some back. I estimate Second Brother came over in the morning due to her pushing. However, he just didn't mention it." Eldest Sister-in-law explained.

"Tell Xia Xia to send money back. San Ni and Ai Guo have no money. Both of them have to save money to buy a shop. They are short of money, so how can the money be sent back." Lin Qing He responded.

"Want to buy a shop?" Eldest Sister-in-law uttered in surprise.

"Yes, the couple didn't plan to go back to the village when they went to the capital. If they had the opportunity, they would transfer their household registration. This cost money. Xiao Mei and Da Lin's household registrations were transferred and it cost two thousand yuan. And that's thanks the son of a friend of mine who works inside. If not, it costs from three or four thousand." Lin Qing He told.

"That expensive?" Eldest Sister-in-law was shocked. Changing household registration was enough to build a big house in the village.

"Yes ah. So the two of them really don't have any spare money right now. Eldest Sister-in-law, please explain to Second Brother when you have time." Lin Qing He nodded.

Chapter 539: What good dream you came up with

"If the household registration gets transferred to the capital, then it is necessary to buy a shop there. And a house too." Said Eldest Sister-in-law.

If the household registration is transferred, then they become that side's people. The land in the village must be transferred. Unless it was inherited from the ancestors, their land must be returned to the village.

There was no turning back. They must make a living there.

"One step at a time. The shops and houses over there are very expensive. Xiao Mei and Da Lin bought one of them. It taken all their saving and still wasn't enough. It was successfully bought after my side lent some." Lin Qing He told.

"Life outside is really not easy. These consumptions are too high." Eldest Brother remarked.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "There are plenty of opportunities outside. Aren't Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law doing well now? Qing Bai and I went over and looked at the house. The house is the same as here. Very imposing."

Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law had bought a home in the city. At that time, they had lived in apartment block. They couldn't always live in Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei's place. It was better to buy a place.

They didn't purchase a very big one. The family was squeezed together. While back in the village, a brick house had been built. A brand new one. It was very spacious.

At this point, Lin Qing He felt that they weren't as decisive as Third Brother Lin.

In Third Brother Lin's hometown, it was still the same house. Although it wasn't too shabby, it was still very small. He didn't mind. He bought a large yard in the county city. The family lived in a spacious house.

But these were nothing. It all depended on personal choice.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai chatted for a while with Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law beofre they went home. Zhou Dong came over to arrange an appointment. Tonight, they had to go to their home for dinner. Lin Qing He agreed.

"Our house is old." Zhou Qing Bai commented. It was built in the sixties. Now it was twenty years old.

Lin Qing He nodded. When she first transmigrated over, the house hadn't been built for more than a few years. It was still very new when compared to other houses. Two bedrooms, one living room, one kitchen, and a bath house. Quite spacious.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife with a smile. Perplexed, Lin Qing He looked at him, "Why are you smiling?"

"Why were you willing to accept me back then?" Zhou Qing Bai said with a mirth in his eyes.

He knew that in her eyes, he must have been a particularly blockhead person at the time. He still remembered when he came back, she kept the distance clear despite not being cold to him. After much effort, he finally returned to the room and hugged his wife to sleep.

Lin Qing He grinned.

Why did she accept him back then? Wasn't it because of being enchanted by the beauty?

He was originally handsome. As well as tall and realistic. Although he was so obedient, he didn't speak much. It happened that she liked this kind of man who doesn't say much, but can carry the responsibilities of the family.

Moreover, she had the final say in the family affairs. He will not intervene and give second opinion. After getting along, she felt at ease.

So she let him go back to the room. Then they live like this for the rest of their life.

It was really funny when thinking about it now. Lin Qing He had a mirth on her face.

"Go inside and rest?" Zhou Qing Bai came over and hugged her waist.

"Rest for a while." Lin Qing He nodded. A nap was necessary.

The couple did nothing. Tomorrow will be the day of Mother Lin's funeral. They weren't in the mood for you have me in your heart and me in yours.

After a nap, they headed over to Zhou Dong and Cai Ba Mei's for dinner. Mrs. Cai was there.

So there was a lot to talk about. After the meal, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't rush to leave. They kept chatting with Zhou Dong. They went home when it was almost time.

"From now on, Zhou Dong will be successful" Zhou Qing Bai said when they got home.

"Yes." Lin Qing He thought so too.

Zhou Dong was smart and realistic. He grew up through hardship but now he worked very hard. He knew what he was doing.

For example, this year, Cai Ba Mei's third brother wanted to partner with him, but Zhou Dong did not agree.

He suggested to Cai Ba Mei's third brother go to start up alone. If he need help, he will help him. Even if it was money, he can lend some to him.

However, they won't join up the chicken farm.

Even Mrs. Cai can't say anything. No parents doesn't wish for their children to be united, but there was very few that can really work it out.

Because they had started a family. Who didn't have to think of their own family? There will difference in thoughts.

Therefore, for the sake of each other's feelings, it was best not to cooperate. Lin Qing He gave Zhou Dong this advice in the past. Obviously, Zhou Dong had listened to it.

At present, except for Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law, the other people in the village can't catch up with Zhou Dong. He had hired his brother-in-law, which was Zhou Xi's husband to go over and help in his chicken farm. The two siblings had a good life now. Truly worthy of the words coming out on top.

Zhou Qing Bai went to boil the water. He brought it over to wash his face and hands with his wife. Then they washed their feet and went to bed on the kang.

After all, it will be busy tomorrow.

This year's winter was truly cold. It was truly freezing. It snowed all night. There was a lot of snow accumulated the next morning.

Lin Qing He punctually went over with Zhou Qing Bai.

When they arrived, everyone else was present. Including Lin Qing He's two sisters and brothers-in-law.

Naturally, next was the funeral. The whole process was according to the rules. When the matter was over, Lin Qing He planned to go home.

Eldest Sister Lin stopped her: "Qing He, wait a minute."

Second Sister Lin followed her. Looking at their third sister, their gazes displayed complex.

In the early years, this third sister was doing well. It made them envious. Marrying Zhou Qing Bai meant a dream of being an official wife. Later Zhou Qing Bai returned home. After they knew of it, it would be impossible to say that they didn't gloat.

It was estimated that she would definitely make a fuss with her temperament. There won't be any peaceful days in the future.

Unexpectedly, she didn't quarrel with Zhou Qing Bai. Instead, she went back to her maternal home and broke off relations with her maternal family. Later it became better.

After so many years, their third sister was in her 30s, nearly reaching her 40s. Well look at her. She could be compare with a girl in her 20s.

It can be seen how well life had been.

"What's the matter." Lin Qing He wasn't familiar with them. Still, she didn't turn and leave. She stopped to listen to what they had to say.

"I heard from Father that he wants to go to the capital with you? Why didn't you agree? You are so rich now. Taking care of Father..."

"Qing Bai, let's go." Before Eldest Sister Lin finished speaking, Lin Qing He interrupted her and said to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai went to hold the bicycle and the couple left at once.

Eldest Sister Lin instantly became infuriated: "Look at her! Look at her! For so many years, she never treated us as anything!"

Second Sister Lin curled her lips: "Eldest sister, you are naive." The relationship was already severed and still wanted her to take the old man to the capital. What good dream you came up with?

Chapter 540: Dating issue

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai paid no more heed to old Lin Family. This time, the money that should be paid wasn't shorted. As for the rest, Lin Qing He won't overcontribute.

As for those who want to be particular, let them.

When they returned to Zhoujia Village, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai planned to go back to the county city. Which also meant they'll return to the capital city.

Because of such a delay, it will the New Year when they got back to the capital.

Eldest Sister-in-law prepared two bags of pickled eggs and wrapped it for them. For Zhou Qing Bai, it wasn't heavy, so Lin Qing He accepted them.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't have to worry about Er Ni and Si Ni sisters. They are faring well. Come to think of it, Yang Yang hasn't come back this year?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Yang Yang is staying over there. He called back and said that he accepted a job and won't be back this year," Eldest Sister-in-law explained.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. She and Zhou Qing Bai hurried to the county city.

They headed straight to Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law's side.

Seeing them coming over, they knew that the matter was finished.

"Fourth Aunt, I plan to come back to the county city to teach." Zhou Wu Ni brought tea to the table and sat down next her fourth aunt.

"The county city isn't bad. But have you never thought of teaching in the capital?" Lin Qing He asked. Toward this niece, she looked highly. Her personality was like her father and mother, very nimble.

"I don't have much confidence to go there. I will go there on vacation once the summer vacation come." Zhou Wu Ni smiled.

"Sure." Lin Qing He didn't push. It depended on personal choice. If she wanted to teach in the capital, she would help make arrangements. It wasn't a bad idea either to stay in the county city.

After all, her parents were here too.

"I want her to go to the capital. It would be nice if she finds a match in the capital." Third Sister-in-law jollily said.

"A match is base on regions. Her fancy is the most important and that he'll treat her well." Lin Qing He smiled.

Zhou Wu Ni spoke: "I like Fourth Aunt's concept. Really, my mother. She got infected by First Aunt and wants me to find someone in the capital."

She didn't have any such thoughts. She felt the county city was pretty good. It had everything. Why did she have to go to the capital? It was a bit excessive to go all the way there to find a match.

"Yang Yang just found a match in the provincial city." Zhou Wu Ni let out an astonishing news.

"Huh?" Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai hadn't wrapped their head around. While Third Sister-in-law was startled: "When did this happen? Why haven't I heard you mention it?"

"I've saw it twice. The two went to the library together. And one time, they were shopping outside together. I guessed they should be dating. He haven't come back this year, so I'm sure it must be." Zhou Wu Ni grinned.

"I heard Yang Yang say that he will come back to teach in the county city in the future." Third Sister-in-law said.

"Then bring the girl over to here. Our county isn't any worst. It's lively." Zhou Wu Ni shrugged.

"The girl got to be willing first." Third Sister-in-law responded.

"Yang Yang isn't bad. If she isn't willing, it can't be helped. I think Yang Yang seriously care for her. He hasn't come back for the New Year this year." Zhou Wu Ni uttered.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Eldest Sister-in-law don't you know, right?"

"Eldest Aunt doesn't know yet." Zhou Wu Ni nodded.

"I heard Xia Xia is dating his master's daughter?" Lin Qing He said.

Third Sister-in-law snorted, "Xia Xia's girl is so bad-tempered. Last time they came to this side, we gave her a stool to sit on and she didn't want to sit on it."

Zhou Qing Bai frowned. Lin Qing He turned to him: "I'll talk to Third Sister-in-law. You can go to the furniture factory."

Zhou Qing Bai rode his bicycle over to the furniture factory.

The guard went in and called Zhou Xia. Soon he came out. Behind him, there was a young girl.

"Four Uncle!" Zhou Xia was overjoyed.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded when he saw his nephew. Then his eyes fell on the girl behind him.

"Fourth Uncle, this is Miao Miao, my girlfriend." Zhou Xia made the introduction. Then he introduced his fourth uncle to Ma Miao Miao.

However, Ma Miao Miao didn't greet him. She looked away.

There was embarrassment on Zhou Xia's face. Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything, just shook his head in his heart.

"Go back first. I'll talk to my fourth uncle." Zhou Xia said.

Ma Miao Miao turned around and went back.

"Fourth Uncle, Miao Miao is like that. Don't mind her." Zhou Xia apologized.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't comment about this. He just said: "Work hard. Try to come out and do it alone as soon as possible."

"It's not so easy to come out alone." Zhou Xia sighed.

Opening a wooden workshop by himself needed a lot of money. He already had the ability to do it alone, but he didn't have the money. He also lacked money for his family to build a new house.

"Even though it's not easy, you still have to plan. You can't work here for the rest of your life." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"I know. Can only take it slowly." Zhou Xia nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai chatted with him for a while before he came back. Seeing him come back, Lin Qing He spoke: "Why did you come back so soon? I thought you guys would have a lot to talk about."

"He grew up. Don't need people to worry about him." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

"Saw his girlfriend?" Lin Qing He said.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Lin Qing He understood. He was definitely not satisfied with what he saw. Lin Qing He didn't feel anything. It was Zhou Xia and that girl's business. It had nothing to do with others. So there was nothing to discuss.

If there were dissatisfaction, Zhou Xia wouldn't date her. And she wouldn't going out with Zhou Xia. The girl should be satisfied with Zhou Xia. After all, Zhou Xia had a very easy-going temperament like Second Brother. Girls looked for this in a match.

Lin Qing He felt that the girl was probably dissatisfied with old Zhou Family.

"She thought you were a poor relative and gave you attitude?" Lin Qing He asked.

"No." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

Lin Qing He knew that she must have. If she was present, she might go at her. Since she wasn't, then let it drop. There would be very few opportunities to meet in the future.

"Let's go to my third brother's place. We should prepare to go back." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. The couple came over to Third Brother Lin's side. Third Brother Lin had already brought back Third Sister-in-law Lin and the others.

"Sister, Brother-in-law, have dinner at here, stay overnight, and leave tomorrow. It's so late now," Third Sister-in-law Lin urged.

Lin Qing He nodded, "Then we will catch the ride tomorrow morning."

"Sister, just when you left, Father kept prattling on..."

"Why are bringing this up to Sister?" Third Brother Lin interrupted her.

"It's not like it can't be said. He chatted to the relatives like we had mistreated him a lot. We had sent back a lot money. Same for supplies. He still disdain it all day long. I'm putting this down. I won't agree to letting Father come and live here!" Third Sister-in-law Lin stated.

Chapter 541: Steel straight man

"He said he wants to live here?" Lin Qing He looked at Third Brother Lin.

Third Brother Lin pursed his lips and responded, "Father said nobody mind him when living in the village. Neither Eldest Brother and Second Brother cares."

"In the past, Father and Mother took care of second branch the most. They wanted second branch to provide elderly care. Although our third branch is the youngest, we didn't benefit anything. Why should look after now he's old?" Third Sister-in-law Lin said with a cold face.

In fact, Third Sister-in-law Lin wasn't such a hard-hearted person. But her post-natal confinement treatment was a knot that will never be unknotted in her entire life.

After her family came to open a shop in the city, she still gave some consideration to the family because of Lin Qing He. So what should be given to Father Lin and Mother Lin, she wouldn't give it. But when Third Brother Lin give, she won't stop him.

She felt it was pretty good like this.

One must know that back then she couldn't a bite of hot congee because she had given birth to two daughters. She would never forget this.

Third Sister-in-law felt the current amount of filial was sufficient. The better this person have it, the more endless trouble they will have.

Before he said he wanted to come to the city and she had refused. This time, he brought it up again. Saying he didn't have many years left and wanted to come over to enjoy a comfortable life.

Others actually hoped for them take the old man over. It was so vexing that Third Sister-in-law Lin flipped out on the spot.

All of them found her family's wonderful life an eyesore. They want to add a stir to it!

"Now my father is alone at home..." Third Brother Lin said.

"What does it mean alone at home. Everyone else is dead? And if he is a peaceful, good-hearted, and considerate of his grandchildren, I can endure it. But is he? Allowing him to come means you don't to live a good life. However, I do want to have a worry-free life!" Third Sister-in-law Lin stated.

"Third Brother, don't make your wife worry so much." Didn't need to ask, Lin Qing He stood on Third Sister-in-law's side.

If he let Father Lin come over, don't think about doing business here. The wasn't one to sit still.

"Sister, I know wife doesn't have it easy. But Eldest Brother and Second Brother are unreliable." Third Brother Lin sighed.

"What unreliable? You are all sons and you are the youngest. So they are unreliable? Well, there many grandchildren!" Third Sister-in-law Lin harrumphed.

"Alright, alright. I won't bring him over, alright? Sister and Brother-in-law came over and you deliberately make a fuss?" Third Brother Lin responded.

"If you were so straightforward, would I make a fuss with you?" Third Sister-in-law snorted. Then she went to make the dough. She called Lin Qing He to join her.

The two sisters-in-law went to work in the kitchen. Third Sister-in-law Lin chattered as she busied away: "Sister, don't blame me for being heartless and not wanting to care for the elderly. My in-laws don't have any merit on me. I really don't want to force myself. "

"Why would I blame you? If they are good, it's only right that you should respect them. They have no virtue, then paying your due of filial piety is enough." Lin Qing He replied.

If Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were like Father Lin and Mother Lin, then it would be lucky if send money back. However, the honest truth was that Mother Zhou was sometimes annoying, but she was really not those kind of evil mother-in-law.

Least of all Father Zhou. He never interfered with the lives of his sons. Nor would he be biased or unfair.

Even though he favored Zhou Qing Bai, Zhou Qing Bai earned everything by himself.

Later when Zhou Qing Bai came back, Mother Zhou had stuffed money over. That money was Zhou Qing Bai's allowance, which they hadn't spend. They saved it. Those were display respect to them. Since they can take the money out, it was their thoughts.

So Lin Qing He had no burden when taking them to the capital to respect them.

Occasionally Mother Zhou would feel wronged. She listened to Zhou Xiao Mei and asked if she didn't want to take her to the hot springs because she disdained her.

Lin Qing He did...

She was too nagging. Just one soak and she was at it on the whole road back. So she didn't take her.

"Don't you plan to move your household registration to the county city?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Move. We will move it after the New Year next year. There's enough money to move." Third Sister-in-law responded. She didn't plan to go back in the future. There was no point to.

"It's good idea to move it over. Pay attention and see if there are other good houses nearby," Lin Qing He suggested.

"Sister, do you want to buy one?" Third Sister-in-law asked.

"I'm at the the capital. I won't buy the ones here. Since you want to move over in the future, you can buy two more." Lin Qing He said.

The housing prices in the counties weren't as exaggerated as the big cities outside in the future. Still, it cost a lot of money. Now the shop was profitable, buy a house to keep for security. If the business is affected in the future, they will not be flustered.

"The properties are a lot more expensive now." Third Sister-in-law Lin said in a daze.

"If you have money, it's not a bad idea to buy two more and keep them. Maybe it will be more expensive in the future. You got to keep one for each of your sons," Lin Qing He stated.

Third Sister-in-law nodded, "Then I'll take a look. If there is something suitable, I will buy it."

Lin Qing He asked about her nieces' result.

"All of them are pretty average. Both me and their father aren't studious type. If they can reach that level, we'll let them keep going. It must be supported. But if they can't, it can't be helped. Just come out to help then," Third Sister-in-law Lin responded.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "My third brother is simple and honest. Sometimes he can't wrap his head around. Don't be hold back with him and be fierce when you should."

Third Sister-in-law Lin curled her lips and smiled: "I usually don't quarrel with him. He have it hard. It's only this matter, I won't budge."

Before they lived through bitterness. Now the good days were in her hands. Who dare to disturb it, she will get anxious with them.

Lin Qing He was very satisfied after hearing that. Since Third Sister-in-law Lin was like this, she had no worries even when her brother was soft-hearted and honest.

They ate there in the evening. After dinner, they watched TV together. Once it was nine o'clock, they went to rest early as they had to take the morning train tomorrow.

"After a trip home, you are still the most pleasing to the eyes." Lin Qing He laid on the bed and said to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows, "There were unpleasing to the eye moment?"

Lin Qing He waved his hand: "Of course there is." Although it was rare, this man of hers can set off her anger occasionally. When she was angry, he looked befuddled. Like he can't figure out why she was angry.

A steel straight man that was as straight as a pen.

Zhou Qing Bai took her in his arms: "If you find me unpleasing to the eye, tell me. I will apologize to you."

Lin Qing He was full of fluff and hugged him back. She spoke: "Qing Bai, let's live the rest of our life well like this."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai hugged his wife. After so many years, the couple still feel the same. Maybe, even better.

After having breakfast the next morning, they caught the ride to the municipal city.

When they set foot on the the train, Hu Zi had just got off the train with Chen Shan Shan.

Only when he came over to his third uncle did he find out that his uncle and his aunt had went back. They just missed each other.

Chapter 542: Hand out red envelope and celebrate New Year

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai returned to the capital, they heard that Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan had gone back. After counting the time, they should have just missed each other.

They had a full dinner at the dumpling shop before finding Zhou Xiao Mei to go for a wash.

Zhou Qing Bai and Su Da Lin were together.

"It's really tiring to rush through this trip," Lin Qing He said.

"Mother had asked why you didn't bring Da Wa and the boys back together." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Normally, they should bring them back. But Lin Qing He had no such plans. It was enough for her and Zhou Qing Bai to go back.

Seeing that her fourth sister-in-law didn't want to continue on this matter, Zhou Xiao Mei changed the subject: "How's Eldest Brother and the others?"

"Pretty good. They won't do badly in the future," Lin Qing He replied.

"How's Second Brother's family?" Zhou Xiao Mei continued.

Lin Qing He smiled: "They plan to build a house next year. Xia Xia is dating his master's daughter."

Looking at it this way, it wasn't actually bad. When compared with others in the village, it wasn't terrible. It was just the few brothers from Zhou Family had all developed well. So compared with his own brothers, it really didn't seem to be much improvement. Still, overall it wasn't bad.

"Don't know where that Liu Ni girl got her hand on the phone from and called here. When you went back, did she find you?" Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned.

"She doesn't dare." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Liu Ni didn't look for her. Neither did she looked for Zhou Qing Bai. During this trip back, they didn't even see Zhou Liu Ni. However, they find out which family Zhou Liu Ni married into. It was truly the pot matching its right and people of same path become family.

"What did she say when she called?" Lin Qing He asked.

"The usual. It seems that she want San Ni to call her over." Zhou Xiao Mei told.

Lin Qing He sneered: "San Ni had enough of her."Back then, she dumped all the work to San Ni and bullied with her sharp mouth. And Second Sister-in-law felt that this girl was promising.

"I had gave her an answer. Told her stay in the village. Don't come up with idea toward here." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Lin Qing He didn't talk about Zhou Liu Ni. It was a foregone conclusion now. Staying in the village. She sighed, "The home in the capital is more comfortable."

After the ride back and taking a wash, it felt completely refreshing.

After coming out of the bathhouse, they went back first. Zhou Qing Bai and Su Da Lin might scrub a little longer.

They came over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side to wait.

Mother Zhou spoked: "This time, you should have taken the boys with you."

"I didn't consider it properly. Let's talk about it next time." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou didn't continue and said, "Shan Shan went back with Hu Zi. I wonder if she will look down on the family's poverty."

"It's Chen Family who fancy this match. Not old Huang Family. They set their eye on young man like Hu Zi. It doesn't matter if he is poor. Hu Zi wants to transfer his household registration next year. In future, he won't go back more than a few times in a whole year." Lin Qing He assured.

Mother Zhou said: "Once the household registration is transferred over, Hu Zi will have to save money to buy a house." In the eyes of the elderly, buying a house was the most realistic move. What does renting look like?

"En. Hu Zi saved a lot of money and it's all with me. As long as he works hard, he will definitely be able to buy one then," Lin Qing He told.

When Hu Zi has the money to buy a home, the commercial properties will probably be out on the market. So he can buy them straight away.

"You can't let him do worse than Qiang Zi and be looked down on." Mother Zhou reminded.

Zhou Xiao Mei spoke: "They're all your grandson, Mother. How can you be biased."

"I don't have that kind of grandson. To even marry that kind of wife. Where did he lose his face to? He treated her as a treasure!" Mother Zhou scolded.

She was a traditional-minded woman. In the past, Xu Sheng Mei's unmarried pregnancy was a big shock to her and made rest on the bed.

Now that she heard about Xu Sheng Qiang's matter, how could Mother Zhou be happy?

Lin Qing He was stunned when she heard it. When did Mother Zhou find out about this? She looked at Zhou Xiao Mei.

Zhou Xiao Mei spoke: "Fourth Sister-in-law, come in with me and get some white fungus soup to drink."

Lin Qing He entered the kitchen with her and whispered: "What's the situation? Why does Mother know about this?"

They kept it a secret because they were worried that she couldn't bear it.

"Can't hide it. Mother thought he was good. She always asked how he was doing now, so I talked about his marriage. I didn't tell her about what Sheng Mei did." Zhou Xiao Mei explained.

She just said Xu Sheng Qiang married a capital girl who had a bad reputation and got a messy relationship history.

Couldn't be persuaded no matter how they tried. So his relationship with this side flipped. He probably won't come over in the future.

Mother Zhou was very angry when she heard it. Although she was angry, it was still within her acceptance range. She didn't collapse from it.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything anymore. Since she knew, then she knew. As long as she kept a note in her mind, it was enough.

Not long after, Zhou Qing Bai and Su Da Lin returned.

"Da Lin has made a lot of steamed buns. You have to take some back later. Just steam them when you want to eat them," Mother Zhou said.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"How's your eldest brother and the others doing?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Pretty well. Second Brother will build a house next year." Zhou Qing Bai told.

"Your second brother is going to build a house?" Mother Zhou was delighted with this news: "Then all you brothers have new houses. If this is in the village, many people will envy it."

"You aren't in the village and others still envious." Father Zhou said.

Mother Zhou's smile deepened when she heard this: "It's nothing. The children put efforts on their own. Neither of us can help."

"The salted duck eggs that Eldest Sister-in-law gifted are very tasty. Father, Mother, you guys eat more." Lin Qing He said. Then she took out four red packets and handed them to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

"Where did the red envelope come from?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law gave them. Each one was twenty yuan." Lin Qing He replied.

Twenty for Father Zhou and twenty for Mother Zhou. Third Sister-in-law followed. Lin Qing He didn't say anything. It was Third Sister-in-law who asked about it. So she told her that Eldest Sister-in-law asked her help to bring over the red envelopes.

"They both are thoughtful." Mother Zhou happily uttered.

"This is mine and Qing Bai's share." Lin Qing He took out two more. Each elderly got one.

"Aunt, we also want red envelopes." Su Ya and Su Tian both showed their puppy eyes.

"Tomorrow on New Year's Eve, your cousin will come over and gift you big red envelopes." Lin Qing He grinned.

"Really?" Su Ya said.

"Of course." Lin Qing He nodded.

The two sisters were overjoyed: "Then we wait for cousin's big red envelope."

"Little imps. you know to ask for red envelopes." Zhou Xiao Mei amusedly scolded. She glanced at Su Da Lin: "Your good daughters."

Su Da Lin just chuckled.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were amused. No one minded about Second Sister-in-law's lack of thoughtfulness in this regard.

If there was, just accept it. If not, no need to specially criticize her. The current life was getting better and better. They really didn't care about that much anymore.

Chapter 543: He seems interested in you

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't go over that side to eat this New Year's Eve.

That was because Father Weng and Mother Weng was joining their table with Weng Guo Dong and Weng Mei Jia. Lin Qing He told Gang Zi and Second to eat with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Eldest and Third stayed. In additon, Zhou Si Ni was called over. Zhou San Ni, Li Ai Guo, and the others went to their grandparents. There was no worries about the liveliness.

Weng Guo Dong carried a lot of things over. He came over in the afternoon.

Lin Qing He smiled: "This year's New Year's Eve dinner is lively. If it can be like this every year, it would be great."

"If you don't mind and they all come back next year, we will disturb you again." Mother Weng grinned.

"What is there to mind? It couldn't be any happier." Lin Qing He replied. Then she got Zhou Si Ni, Zhou Kai, and Zhou Gui Lai to help out.

"Look at Young Kai and his brother. They both know how to cook, while you can't even hold a spatula." Mother Weng directed at Weng Guo Dong.

Lin Qing He said: "Marry someone who can cook and it'll be fine. It's just cooking, a trivial matter."

"You taught well." Mother Weng remarked. However her gaze was on Zhou Si Ni, who was busying away with Zhou Kai and Zhou Gui Lai.

Zhou Si Ni was cutting up the vegetables. She was very quick and she ordered Zhou Kai: "The chicken is clean, I'll chop it."

Mother Weng understood that she was a girl who can live life. Then she took a look at her eldest son.

Weng Guo Dong was looking at Zhou Si Ni but didn't have much thought. The girl looked a little young.

Mother Weng knew her son's character and her heart felt blocked.

Lin Qing He didn't pay any heed to this. Today she had called Si Ni for a look. She didn't have any thoughts in this aspect. She asked Weng Mei Jia: "Mei Jia, are you busy over there?"

"Sometimes there are some free time but in most cases, there are a lot of matter to do." Weng Mei Jia answered.

"No matter how busy you are outside, you must have your three meals a day on time. There are two pig's stomach at home. I plan to make a few more pig's stomach and chicken and get Eldest to send it over at that time." Lin Qing He said.

"There's no need to deliver it so far away. You guys can eat it. Or you can tell me in advance and I will come over and enjoy the food." Weng Mei Jia merrily responded.

"That's no problem. I will make it once on the third and the sixth. You will go back on the seventh, right?" Lin Qing He said.

"En." Weng Mei Jia nodded.

"Didn't you say that you can take a holiday until the tenth?" Weng Guo Dong asked.

"She can. At that, she have to go there by herself. It's fine to go back in advance with Young Kai." Mother Weng said.

She found her son particularly unpleasing now. How wonderful was Qing He's niece? She was at a tender age. Her work pace was particularly fast. She herself was very motivated. Not a wordy kind.

Mother Weng's requirements for a daughter-in-law were particularly simple. It didn't mater where she came from. As long as her family wasn't too problematic and the girl was a sensible person it was enough. Whether she was poor or don't have capital's household, Mother Weng didn't care at all.

Anyway, her son can make money. His monthly salary was almost one hundred. It was said that it can increase again in the next year. Completely enough.

There was no problem on her side, however that wasn't the case on his side.

This can't do, that can't do. Mother Weng was extremely frustrated with her eldest son. This character was doomed to be alone.

"Si Ni, let's fry the meatballs again. The fishballs too." Lin Qing He said.

"I know." Zhou Si Ni responded as she worked away.

Weng Guo Dong looked at her. The girl was a swift worker. He understood what his mom means, but he really didn't feel anything.

Lin Qing He asked Mother Weng, "Are you planning to do it next year?"

Mother Weng grinned: "I told old Weng to look at the shops. When the time comes, rent it first and see how the business is."

"What business?" Weng Mei Jia didn't know yet.

"Next year, I will learn from your Auntie Lin and open a clothing store. It'll be on the street on our side." Mother Weng jollily explained.

Weng Mei Jia smiled: "That's not bad. But Mom, can you handle it?"

"I had went to your auntie Lin's side to study for a long time. How can I not handle? I know how to." Mother Weng said.

"Then it's a good idea. You got something to work on and won't be too bored." Weng Mei Jia grinned.

"That's right. Your dad and your brother aren't happy about it and want me to stay at home. My bones are almost harden." Mother Weng said.

"Don't plan to buy it?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Old Weng said to open and see first. If I'm not half-hearted, then he'll buy it for me." Mother Weng answered.

Father Weng was watching this year's edition of "A Spray of Plum Blossoms" with Zhou Qing Bai. Indicating that he won't participate in this topic.

"Guo Dong, go and help." Mother Weng ordered her son.

"There are three people. And what can I help with?" Weng Guo Dong didn't move.

"It's fine to go over and pick vegetables." Mother Weng said with a calm face. Actually she called him to go over and interact with Si Ni.

Weng Guo Dong knew this. Although he felt helpless, he still went over.

"There's no need. There's three of us." Zhou Gui Lai cheerfully uttered. They didn't know why Weng Guo Dong came here.

"Third, you are the youngest. Come over here to watch TV. Let them busy away." Mother Weng said.

"I can't really. I'll break apart the dried bean curd with Brother Guo Dong." Zhou Gui Lai jollily said.

These are lovely in stewed dishes

The two of them broke the bean curd together. Zhou Gui Lai chattered, "Brother Guo Dong, you aren't young anymore. When will you marry?"

Weng Guo Dong: "..." Truly wherever he went, there would be someone who would bring this up.

"Don't have such high requirements. Just find realistic person who can take care of the home. Just look at my sister Si Ni. That kind is the best." Zhou Gui Lai grinned.

Weng Guo Dong knew that he didn't know about this matter, otherwise he wouldn't say that. Still, he glanced at Zhou Si Ni.

Zhou Si Ni didn't lift her head. She was nimbly chopping the chicken and spoke, "Don't talk nonsense, San Wa."

"How am I talking nonsense? Sister Si Ni, you are so nice. Whoever marry you will be blessed in the future." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Only then, Zhou Si Ni swept him a glance. There was mirth in her eyes: "Glib-tongued. The more you grow up, the more dishonest you become."

"I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, ask my eldest brother." Zhou Gui Lai goofly grinned.

Zhou Xuan Kai didn't take it to heart but it was the honest truth. He spoke, "Sister Si Ni, will you marry into the capital in the future?"

"How can I possibly marry that well?" Zhou Si Ni laughed. She hadn't consider this aspect. She wanted to marry closer to home. After all, her second sister was married into the capital. One married so far away was enough.

"Isn't this underestimating oneself?" Zhou Gui Lai said. "Sister Er Ni can marry. Now that you are working so hard, how can you not be able to marry? I think Cheng Yang is a good choice. He seems to be interested in you."

Chapter 544: Must-have good family man

"Cheng Yang has a girlfriend. Don't talk nonsense." Zhou Si Ni responded.

"Has a girlfriend? Why haven't I heard?" Zhou Gui Lai said.

"You didn't go there again. She sent him food a good few times." Zhou Si Ni replied.

"That's no problem. But I heard that old Madam Zhu from old Zhu Family from next door wants to match you to her grandson?" Zhou Gui Lai gossiped.

Zhou Si Ni smiled: "Not a shadow of such matter." She knew old Madam Zhu wanted to match her grandson. However, she didn't plan to dictate her own marriage. She wanted to listen to her elders.

The elders got experiences. If they say good, then it was good. If they say bad, then forget it. These elders all sincerely love her. Not the kind that would cheat her.

"My sister Si Ni is so popular." Zhou Gui Lai tutted.

"Behave." Zhou Si Ni amusedly scolded. She grabbed a hot meatball and stuffed it in his mouth. Motioning him to shut up.

"Sister Si Ni, the capital city is wonderful. You have to find a partner, so that you can stay in the capital in the future and often come here to eat." Zhou Gui Lai persuaded.

"Would you like to have another meatball?" Zhou Si Ni asked.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned and said to Weng Guo Dong: "Look at you, Brother Guo Dong. You're the kind that never does housework. Your dried bean curds are too broken."

Weng Guo Dong stated, "En. I haven't done it before."

"That can't do. Do you know how old my mom started to train? When we were six or seven years old, we had to sweep the floor and wash the dishes and pick vegetables. From the age of nine, we have to learn to cook." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Weng Guo Dong raised his eyebrows: "From what I see, Auntie Lin loves you guys."

"Of course. The children in the village envy them brothers for having my fourth aunt as their mother." Zhou Si Ni spoke.

"Then why do they work at such young age?" Weng Guo Dong wondered.

Zhou Si Ni snorted and mentally commented that the people from the city were different. Their thoughts were really weird. Doing work meant don't love?

"My mom was worried that we would not be able to marry a wife." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

"With you brothers' figure and looks, what kind of girls can you not get?" Weng Guo Dong said.

"Oh, I didn't know Brother Guo Dong was so insightful." Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "Wasn't it because we were poor before? When we didn't leave the village before, our family was in poverty. My grandmother often nagged my mom to save some money for us brothers to marry a wife. My mom would spend whatever money we have. Naturally, we have to expand our skill set. When seeking a wife, being able to cook is a bonus."

"Auntie Lin said this?" Weng Guo Dong grinned.

"Yes. It's the truth. Look at my dad. Now my mom doesn't have to touch housework anymore. My dad does all the work. How nice is the atmosphere in my house? I had never seen them quarreling. Understand?" Zhou Gui Lai raised an eyebrow.

"That's a good point. Men got to help with more housework. Your dad rarely helps me with this." Mother Weng had been paying attention to this side. She agreed when she heard this.

"That's not a big deal." Father Weng couldn't help but utter.

"It isn't a trivial matter. I'm tired of doing it every day!" Mother Weng snorted.

"I will definitely help do more in the future." Father Weng promised.

"You don't need to. Don't break my bowls!" Mother Weng said.

Everyone laughed. Weng Guo Dong also laughed. He glanced at Zhou Si Ni. Zhou Si Ni was already cooked the fried meatballs and fishballs. They smelled wonderful. She saw that there was a lot of oil in the bottom of the pan, so she put the pre-cut cabbage in.

The bean curds were mostly done. Zhou Si Ni spoke: "All of you go watch TV. I can handle the rest."

"Alright." Zhou Gui Lai washed his hands and then came to watch TV.

Weng Guo Dong said: "I can help with other things."

"No need. Da Wa and I can do it." Zhou Si Ni responded without looking back.

At first glance, this person was a young master who doesn't do housework and waits for food.

Weng Guo Dong looked at her before going to wash his hands.

Zhou Kai had cleaned up the fish. Zhou Si Ni was very satisfied. This was a capable person and can help.

"Auntie Weng, I'm not praising with you. Look at my eldest brother. He's completely perfect. A must-have good family man kind." Zhou Gui Lai sung.

"He can enter the kitchen and stand in the public. He can drive a car and beat hooligans!" Lin Qing He added.

At this moment, everyone laughed. Even Father Weng was amused.

Zhou Qing Bai stared at his wife.

"Mom, while you are complimenting my eldest brother, you are also complimenting Dad?" Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Of course. A good man like your dad should be praised." Lin Qing He didn't hesitate to praise.

The corner of Zhou Qing Bai's mouth couldn't help but raise.

Have to say, even Weng Guo Dong liked the atmosphere of old Zhou's house. It was no wonder that his dad and his mom socialized with them. Even for the New Year's Eve dinner, they all came together.

After four o'clock, the meal began. The large table was full of dishes. The two families gathered together to have a lively New Year's Eve dinner.

"Third, you can't drink. Drink fizzy drink with your sister Si Ni." Lin Qinghe said.

"I know, I know. I can only drink after eighteen. I'm just pouring it for my dad and Uncle Weng." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

"Fizzy drinks are nice to drink." Zhou Si Ni jollily commented.

"Your cooking is wonderful. You made such a large table of dishes." Mother Weng praised.

The more she looked at Zhou Si Ni, the more satisfied she became. This girl wasn't just extroverted, she also had solid culinary skill. If she married her stupid son, he would be blessed.

Zhou Si Ni smiled: "My fourth aunt made a lot of it in advance. I just finished the rest."

"My eldest sister-in-law gave us a lot of salted duck eggs. They are all from ducks raised by their family. They are very oily and very flavorful. Bring some back later when you go back." Lin Qing He said.

"Then I won't be polite." Mother Weng grinned.

"That's the right reaction" Lin Qing He replied: "Eat more. It won't taste good when it gets cold."

"This meatball is good." Father Weng took a bite of the meatball.

"Since it's good, eat more, old Weng. You have to drink with Qing Bai until you're inebriated today." Lin Qing He merrily urged.

"That can't do. We have to go back later." Father Weng laughed.

"What's the matter? Get Eldest to take you back." Lin Qing He responded.

As they ate, they lively chattered. That meal took more than an hour. Everyone was extremely content with the meal.

After eating, everyone watched TV together and snacked on some after dinner fruit. They talked about work and other things. The atmosphere was pleasant.

"Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt, I'll go to my grandparent's side now." After Zhou Si Ni finished washing the dishes and chopsticks with Weng Mei Jia, she spoke.

"I'll send you over, Sister." Zhou Gui Lai stood up and said.

Chapter 545: Wait for me two years

"I rode a bicycle over today. It happens I want to go out and feel the wind. I will send you off." Weng Guo Dong stood up and said.

"Can you do it? I saw you drank a lot of wine, Brother Guo Dong." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

"That bit is nothing." Weng Guo Dong said.

"Let San Wa send me off." Zhou Si Ni smiled politely.

"It's fine. Let Guo Dong send you off. Quickly send Si Ni over. You got send her to Old Uncle and Old Aunt's side, you hear?" Mother Weng's heart held a flower shower as she said calmly.

"I know." Weng Guo Dong responded.

"Go." Lin Qing He glanced at Weng Guo Dong and then said to Zhou Si Ni.

So Zhou Si Ni nodded. Then she followed Weng Guo Dong downstairs. Weng Guo dong carried her to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

"Qing He, shall we also go out for a wander?" Mother Weng couldn't hide the smile on her face.

"Let's go." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Do you want to join us?" Mother Weng asked Father Weng and Zhou Qing Bai.

"You go." Father Weng didn't want to go out.

"Go out with your mother." Zhou Qing Bai directed at Eldest.

"Mei Jia, let's go out and walk together." Zhou Kai said to Weng Mei Jia.

Weng Mei Jia glanced at him and went to get her bag. Then Mother Weng, Lin Qing He, Zhou Kai, and Weng Mei Jia headed out together.

Zhou Gui Lai stayed at home. He had to create opportunities for his eldest brother.

He went to brew two glasses of honey water for Father Weng and his dad. This was a hangover cure.

Outside, Weng Mei Jia walked alongside with Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai was really tall. Weng Mei Jia wasn't short but standing next to Zhou Kai, she was a very small bird.

The two of them were walking behind Mother Weng and Lin Qinghe, chatting there too.

Mother Weng and Lin Qing He left them be.

Mother Weng smiled, "It seems spring has finally for my family's slow-witted boy."

Oh, it was truly an iron tree blooming. He knew to send the girl home. Mother Weng knew her son very well. He was too upright and didn't know tricks. If he didn't fancy, he definitely won't open his mouth.

Lin Qing He could tell Weng Guo Dong had interest in that respect. But to be honest, this was a bit beyond Lin Qing He's expectations.

"This is simply sending Si Ni back. It's not what you are thinking." However, Lin Qing He said this.

She didn't want her niece to be hurt. If she dated with Weng Guo Dong and Weng Guo Dong become dissatisfied? Although Lin Qing He knew that dating didn't mean there was result. What if Si Ni fell in love with him?

Mother Weng persuaded: "Qing He, believe me. I understand my own son. Since he can speak out. He must have thoughts on this aspect. He isn't that kind to be unserious. If he decides to date, he will take it seriously. What's more, Si Ni that great. He will definitely be satisfied with her."

Lin Qing He smilingly said, "I know Guo Dong is good, but the gap between the two of them is really unordinarily big."

"What's the problem? Si Ni is attending night school to improve herself. What's more with our family conditions, Si Ni will have it easy to interact. You can let her give it a go with Guo Dong. All in all, it be worse than others, right?" Mother Weng tried her best to fight for her son.

"I can't decide on this. I have to ask Si Ni about it. Besides, Guo Dong is a lot older than Si Ni." Though Lin Qing He had a good relationship with Mother Weng, she had to demote Weng Guo Dong. .

This was the truth.

"I know. Guo Dong is older, so he will be doting. If Si Ni marry over in the future, he won't bully her. You can reassure with me." Mother Weng stated.

Lin Qing He smiled and then said: "Then I'll ask when the time comes."

"Ask. Guo Dong will move out next year to live by himself. If it can work out, the young couple can live their own lives." Mother Weng told: "He hold his own salary. More than 100 a month and will increase next year. Occasionally, being filial to us is enough. Don't worry about the rest. We have our own savings."

But really, if it succeeds, Lin Qing He can approve because it wasn't easy to find a perfect one. With old Weng's situation and how open-minded Mother Weng and Father Weng were, it will be quite easy to get along once she marry over.

So Lin Qing He planned to sit down and talk to Zhou Si Ni.

Mother Weng said to Zhou Kai and her daughter: "Alright, you two go to the movies or something on your own. We will go back first."

"So fast?" Weng Mei Jia responded.

"It's so cold. You young people are fine. We can't stand it." Mother Weng said.

"Take good care of Mei Jia." Lin Qing He instructed her son. Then she and Mother Weng went back.

Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia looked at each other. Both blushed and looked away. Now both parents basically put them together as a pair.

"Let's go," Zhou Kai gave a dry cough and spoke.

"En." Weng Mei Jia responded.

Zhou Kai walked with her and strolled to the park.

As soon as Weng Mei Jia was about to speak, she heard Zhou Kai say: "Mei Jia, don't accept those soldier hatchlings. Wait for me for two years."

Weng Mei Jia was taken aback for a moment. Immediately, she turned red. She pulled her scarf up.

"We are still a little younger now. My position is low. Wait for me to climb up a bit. We will get married then. Is that okay?" Zhou Kai asked.

Weng Mei Jia was blushing. She peeked at him and quietly agreed.

A smile appeared on Zhou Kai's face. Seeing that no one was around, he grasped her hand.

"What are you doing." Weng Mei Jia flushed even more, but didn't struggle.

"I watch you grow up. It's best to marry me. I will definitely protect you. Protect you for the rest of my life, so that you won't be wronged." Zhou Kai vowed.

"Smooth-tongued. Why didn't you know how to coax people like this before?" Weng Mei Jia's heart was rapidly beating. So she turned her face away and muttered.

"Before you were young." Zhou Kai replied. And he didn't understand it himself. After the New Year this year, he is twenty-one. So it's time to confirm a wife, right? Date first and slowly getting married. He must have something to mentally focus on.

Weng Mei Jia gave him an amused eye-roll.

The two strolled around again before going home. Zhou Kai drove old Weng Family back home. Then he went up to the apartment.

"Why do I feel something changed when you went out with Sister Mei Jia?" Zhou Gui Lai began to interrogate his eldest brother.

"What's different?" Zhou Xuan, who was also back at home, asked.

"I don't know. I sensed Sister Mei Jia didn't dare to look at us anymore. Her face was still red." Zhou Gui Lai pointed out.

Lin Qing He didn't ask these questions. She just reminded: "Don't hurt Mei Jia's heart, otherwise I won't agree!"

After that, she went into the room to check on Zhou Qing Bai. He had a little too much drink with Father Weng tonight.

Chapter 546: Eldest granddaughter-in-law

Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai forced their eldest brother to say if there was any new progress tonight. However, the two of them were not enough overpower their eldest brother. So they couldn't get any answer at all.

Lin Qing He came out to pour hot water and then brought it in for Zhou Qing Bai to use to wash face.

"Wife, it would be nice for us to buy more shops and factories to keep." Zhou Qing Bai opened his eyes while his wife took care of him.

"Factory as well? Those aren't cheap." Lin Qing He froze before responded in mirth.

"Hundreds of thousands should settle it." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"What a confident tone." Lin Qing He amusedly scolded.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned. Once his wife brought the water out and return, he put his arms around his wife and went to bed.

Lin Qing He didn't nag him. If he could buy more at this time, then she would definitely not mind. The more, the better.

On New Year's Eve, the couple went to bed early.

The children outside soon went back to their rooms to sleep.

Early the next morning, it was truly New Year's Day. As well as the year of economic reform, 1985.

New year with new appearance. The family ate breakfast early in the morning and watched TV. They waited for the guests to come over for New Year's greetings.

Ma Cheng Min from next door brought Huang Xiao Liu and Ma Xiao Dan over. Lin Qing He went and invited Aunt Ma over.

She grabbed a handful of peanut and soft sweet for Aunt Ma and said: "It's New Year, Aunt. You have to come over and chat."

"Even if you didn't invite me, I would still come." Aunt Ma grinned. Just now, she was busy cleaning the pot.

"This year, Qing Bai's dumpling shop has a good business. From what I see, you can make an extra basket of steamed cake and send it over next year. What do you think, Xiao Liu?" Lin Qing He merrily directed to Huang Xiao Liu.

Although Huang Xiao Liu's son wasn't young anymore, she was still quite shy: "Alright. I'll make one more basket next year."

"The price will also increase. As the specific amount, wait until the shop open again before we set on it." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Because of having something to work on, Huang Xiao Liu was more cheerful. Although her words were little, she wasn't gloomy anymore.

Huang Xiao Liu grinned and nodded.

"Do you want to go back this year? If you want, I will be granted a few more days off, Cheng Min." Lin Qing He directed to Ma Cheng Min.

Huang Xiao Liu's eyes lit up. Actually, Ma Cheng Min didn't really want to go back. The conditions in the countryside were too limited. He basically had nothing to do. But seeing his wife's obvious desire to go back, he nodded. Thinking that it would be only once a year: "Then I will take three more days off."

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Thank you, Teacher Lin." Huang Xiao Liu beamed.

"What is there to thank. With Cheng Min overseeing, I have it more relaxed. Oh right! Everyone will have their wages raised this year." Lin Qing He bought up.

"It's not low." Aunt Ma expressed hesitation.

"This year, prices and everything are going to rise a lot. The wages will definitely go up. Can't treat everyone badly. Everyone will increase to seventy yuan." Lin Qing He stated.

"That high?" Aunt Ma blurted out, "In this case, the burden isn't small." Even though prices have risen, seventy yuan was certainly a lot.

"I've considered this before coming up with decision." Lin Qing He smilingly responded and directed to Ma Cheng Min: "Cheng Min, you are the manager. You are ten yuan higher than them, so eighty yuan. On most days, it's been hard on you."

"It's what I should do." Ma Cheng Min said seriously.

"Dad, your salary has increased. You have to buy me a football." Ma Xiao Dan demanded.

"Mom will buy it for you." Huang Xiao Liu said proudly. She earned her own money.

"Alright then." Ma Xiao Dan was satisfied as long as he gets a football.

Soon Uncle Ma came over as well. Zhou Qing Bai poured him a cup of tea and said, "Uncle, have a cup of tea."

He brought it to Uncle Ma. Uncle Ma smiled and said, "Your tea is delicious."

"I bought a lot last time. Later, take a jin back with you. It's good to drink more tea when one get older." Lin Qing He spoke, "My uncle Wang and my father-in-law both like it very much."

Uncle Ma grinned, "I still got the ones I took last time."

"Tea got long shelf life. Keep it for future is fine." Lin Qing He maintained.

Old Ma Family chatted here for a long time. After a while, the other guests also came over. Ma Cheng Min and the others left to make room for others to sit.

Old Madam Xu and Li Yu Feng came together. With them was Li Yu Feng's man, who was also Chen Shan Shan's father.

They were about to become in-laws, so they dropped by. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai entertained them.

Zhou Kai was the eldest, so he must stay there too. After all, it was rare for him to come back. As for the two brothers, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai, they snuck out when as soon as old Ma Family left.

One after another, many people came.

When Zhou Kai sent the guests out, he saw Xu Sheng Qiang and Zhang Mei Lian. His gaze landed on Xu Sheng Qiang, who he hadn't seen for a long time.

Xu Sheng Qiang had a slight sense of inferiority. This big cousin's aura was too strong.

Just when he pondering whether to say hello, Zhou Kai turned around and went back.

"Go in." Zhang Mei Lian dragged him.

Nowadays, the clothing store was making money. In the first half of this year, it had made almost two thousand yuan. How much money was this?

There was no need to look at old Zhou Family's face.

Zhou Kai knew that his parents will be angry when hearing about Xu Sheng Qiang's visit to old Zhang's house. So he didn't say anything at all.

As they entertained guests at home, it became noon. The people who should come to visit have mostly left. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had lunch and then went for a nap.

Can't be helped. They were getting older and had also got up early in the morning. After greeting the guests all morning, wasn't it to rest during the afternoon.

As for Zhou Kai, he closed the door and went over to his grandparent's to give New Year's greetings.

"You have to eat here tonight. Call your parents over." Mother Zhou urged.

Old Wang was present too. He was playing chess with Father Zhou.

Zhou Kai gathered over and said, "Alright. I'll tell my parents to come here to join this table in the evening."

"I heard Er Wa mentioned that yesterday your prospective parents-in-law's family came over for family dinner?" Zhou Xiao Mei teased.

Mother Zhou immediately said: "I heard Er Wa say that the girl's conditions are particularly good. She is a college student and a nurse. Her parents and brothers all have jobs. Her parents and your parents are very close friends?"

Speaking of granddaughter-in-law, Mother Zhou became full of energy. She was a little dizzy and sleepy from her nap just now.

Zhou Kai didn't know whether to laugh or cry. But after seeing his god-grandfather and his grandfather look over, he coughed and responded, "Mei Jia is wonderful."

"Then you have to treat her well. She have such a good condition, there must be a lot of people who pursue her. Being a nurse. What an excellent job? Only a good girl would study this. An angel in white!" Hearing this, Mother Zhou hurriedly said.

Chapter 547: Excellent condition means high requirement

"Not all medical staff are angels in white. Last time I took Ya Ya over, there was a nurse who was very irritable. She was already impatient within a few sentences." Zhou Xiao Mei commented.

Mother Zhou replied: "The one Da Wa fancy is definitely good."

"Yes. Otherwise Fourth Sister-in-law wouldn't approve. How far is your progress now? Still haven't brought her over to show your grandparents?" Zhou Xiao Mei fired out.

"And your godfather too." Mother Zhou added.

"Cough, my mom is going to stew pig's stomach and chicken on the third and told her to come over and eat it. I will bring her over and sit around that day." Zhou Kai saw how interested his grandparents and god-grandfather were and said.

Now that he and Weng Mei Jia had privately engaged, he should bring her over to see them. He also need to meet with the relatives on Mei Jia's side. That way, it'll prevent people from introducing someone to Mei Jia.

He knew about it. Weng Guo Liang told him. Even though Mother Weng had blocked it, he still had to show his attitude, right?

Zhou Xiao Mei merrily remarked, "This pig's stomach and chicken is Fourth Sister-in-law's specialty. You have to eat more. Fourth Sister-in-law didn't make it until you came back."

"She always worried that I'm hungry outside and thinks of ways to nourish for me." Zhou Kai grinned.

They were all chatting when not long later a sound came in from the outside. It was Xu Sheng Qiang's voice.

The formerly jolly scene froze.

Mother Zhou's expression turned black at once: "Why is he here? Wanting to dampen things, right?"

"I'll go out and have a look." Zhou Kai said.

He came out. Xu Sheng Qiang felt particularly small in front of Zhou Kai. He didn't talk nonsense when he saw him: "I know that grandma and grandpa don't want to see me, so I won't go in. This is the new gifts I prepared for them."

He really didn't want to come over. In fact, following Zhang Mei Lian to old Zhang's house was also forced by Zhang Mei Lian.

After all, it was next door. How can they not run in?

He didn't want to come here either. But his sister insisted that he come. Saying if he doesn't come around, what if the clothes supplies get halted occasionally?

In fact, Xu Sheng Qiang had went to find other sources, but the quality of the clothes from them was relatively average and the styles were not good. So he could only continue to get the goods from Wang Yuan.

The clothing store was very profitable. How long had it been since then? They already made more than two thousand yuans. Counting the previous savings, he and Zhang Mei Lian had more than three thousand yuan. Quite a large sum.

So even when he wasn't willing, he can only bring things over.

Zhou Kai accepted the things and said, "Then I will take them in for you."

Xu Sheng Qiang nodded and left. Zhou Kai brought things in and spoke, "Sheng Qiang brought it here."

"Who wants his things? Marrying such a nasty thing, he won't have a peaceful life in this life." Zhou Mother grumbled.

"It's New Year. Since he brought it over, then let him. Mother, don't say so much." Zhou Xiao Mei coaxed.

Mother Zhou said: "Don't talk about him. It will affect the mood. Da Wa, bring your match here. Got to have a meal here together."

"She doesn't know how to cook, so don't dislike her." Zhou Kai smiled.

"Don't know how to cook, then learn. Otherwise, what to do?" Mother Zhou was shocked and blurted out.

"That's not a problem. Da Wa can. What's more, she has a job and will be busy with work. How can she go to the streets to buy groceries and cook?" Zhou Xiao Mei said honestly.

When she was in the county city, she still had a job. Between her and Su Da Lin, it was Su Da Lin who cooked the food. She was so exhausted from work, she didn't want to do anything and just for food.

"But Da Wa is also busy." Mother Zhou pointed out.

"The food in our cafeteria is good. The dishes changes weekly. If we have time, we can make it by ourselves," Zhou Kai spoke.

Mother Zhou said: "How can you always eat in the cafeteria? You got open your own stove. Then you can eat whatever you want."

"There's no time, they got to work. Mother, what do you want her to do? Change person?" Zhou Xiao Mei dissuaded.

"What change? Her conditions seems great." Mother Zhou glared at her.

"Don't listen to your grandmother. Now she's old, she likes to nag. You just have to live your life well." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

Mother Zhou shot her daggered eyes but didn't say anything. Instead, she talked about Si Ni.

"Si Ni girl wants to go back to the village to find a similar condition. Saying she wants to marry closer to home. I'm reluctant to let her go back." Mother Zhou muttered.

"Reluctant to let Si Ni go back? Isn't that easy to solve! Just see if there is a suitable person to marry here." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.

"Suitable isn't easy to find." Mother Zhou said. It went without saying if the person was like old Zhu from next door, it would be better not to. They made it seem like her granddaughter received great blessings by dating their grandson. Off to one side then.

"Whose's family is the guy who sent Si Ni back yesterday?" Mother Zhou suddenly asked.

"Which guy?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

Mother Zhou said: "Yesterday a young man rode a bicycle to send Si Ni home. I happened to go out and come across it."

The young man didn't say anything. Just nodded to her before leaving.

Zhou Xiao Mei turned to Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai told, "That's Mei Jia's eldest brother. Don't think about it, Grandmother. Excellent conditions means high requirements."

Zhou Kai always felt that Weng Guo Dong set his eyes too high. It was why he was single even until now.

"Ah. Didn't Fourth Sister-in-law seek him for household registration transfer?" Zhou Xiao Mei remembered.

"Elder Brother works in there now." Zhou Kai nodded.

Mother Zhou's eyes lit up: "That's a public career. That's great."

The young man looked upright and tall. Give one a sense of security. Don't underestimate her glance from yesterday, she read out a lot of information.

The first impression was pretty good. Now hearing he works in public office, what was there to pick at? She was overfilled with satisfaction.

"Mother, did you not hear what Da Wa said? He got high requirements." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered helplessly.

"What's the matter? Si Ni's conditions aren't bad, okay? Such a nimble and neat girl. She will go back to work with her fourth aunt next year. She also earn salary every month. Where is she bad?" Mother Zhou retorted.

Today, Si Ni was absent. She went for a stroll with Zhou Xuan, Gang Zi, and Zhou Gui Lai. Zhou Gui Lai had taken the camera out.

"How old is he? How much can he earn?" Mother Zhou questioned.

"He's twenty-eight. Not clear about the salary, but it seems to be around one hundred." Zhou Kai answered.

"That's not bad. His age isn't too old. Older is better, know how to dote," Mother Zhou remarked.

Zhou Kai held his forehead. Zhou Xiao Mei didn't plan to speak anymore. Couldn't talk sense into her mother.

So when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came over to chat in the evening, Mother Zhou inquired about it before Lin Qing He could bring it up.

Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows: "Mother, how do you know Guo Dong?"

"Didn't he send Si Nni back yesterday? I just went out at that time and saw it." Mother Zhou explained.

Chapter 548: Fourth's wife, you have it?

After her explanation, Lin Qing He understood. So she spoke: "Mother, about this matter, there's actually a background to it."

Mother Zhou immediately became delighted when she sensed her support. She turned that her daughter said: "Look at your fourth sister-in-law. See I told you it can work. You still keep pouring cold water."

"How am I pouring cold water? Isn't it because the gap is too big?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded. She also hoped for the best for her maternal niece. But the starting point wasn't right. The differences were so obvious that one can't turn a blind eye to it.

"Always talk about the huge difference. Er Ni and Wang Yuan's are even bigger. Look how wel they are doing now. Dragon and phoenix twins were born." Mother Zhou argued.

Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't refute that.

Lin Qing He smiled and continue the conversation, "Mother, what do you think of Guo Dong?"

"I think he's pretty good. Looks like a down-to-earth person. Not a lady man kind. I heard he got a public career?" Mother Zhou asked.

"En. He solved Xiao Mei and Da Lin's household registration issue." Lin Qing He nodded.

Mother Zhou was very happy to hear: "He got capability."

"He's not young anymore. Twenty-eight alright." Lin Qing He pointed out what should be mentioned.

"Twenty-eight, what matters? When Da Lin married Xiao Mei, wasn't he about the same age? Look how much Da Lin dotes Xiao Mei now?" Mother Zhou responded.

It wasn't out of impulse that she thought Weng Guo Dong was wonderful. She had considered it. First of all, Weng Guo Dong's family conditions were good. His parents must be good, otherwise they can't get along with old Fourth's family.

There were also Weng Guo Dong's own conditions. A monthly salary of more than 100 yuan and a respectable public career. Truly an iron rice bowl.

The kind that he don't have to worry about in the future.

Mother Zhou would definitely accept for her granddaughter. He was better than that grandson of old Madam Zhu from next door. A bratty, sharp-lip, monkey's cheeks youth that acted like he was superior.

Taking in the old lady's reaction, Lin Qing He understood and said: "Actually, Mei Jia's mother brought up this matter to me. She also likes Si Ni and said she wanted Si Ni to be her daughter-in-law."

Mother Zhou's eyes lit up when she heard this.

Zhou Xiao Mei was a little surprised. She glanced at Zhou Si Ni who was busy with dinner preparation with Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai in the kitchen. She hadn't notice the conversation revolving about her.

"Then why didn't you come and bring it up?" Mother Zhou asked: "This is a wonderful matter."

"Yesterday, I called Si Ni to go over. It was actually to let Guo Dong to see for himself. I planned to come over and talk about it. Judging by Guo Dong's intention, he should have a good impression of Si Ni and wants to go out with Si Ni. But in the end, whether it's successfully is another matter. I think he has very high demands for his marriage partner." Lin Qing He stated.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, are you worried that if he dates Si Ni and he won't be satisfied in the end?" Zhou Xiao Mei understood what she meant.

"Yes. Otherwise, would I stop this. He had so many blind dates. Frankly speaking, his personal qualifications are indeed faultless. There is nothing pick at on his looks, work or even family. It's just his demand is a bit high." Lin Qing He said.

"What's with so many requirements? Isn't choosing a wife through her virtue?" Mother Zhou grumbled.

"Ordinary people are like this. He's not. If not, do you think he can still remain unmarried?" Lin Qing He continued, "I'm just worried that if they dated, he's not satisfied with Si Ni and Si Ni is. Isn't this letting make Si Ni suffer?"

Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. If this were the case, it would be really difficult handle.

While Mother Zhou was quite confident: "If he isn't satisfied with a like of Si Ni, what do he want? It's better to not get married for a lifetime then."

How wonderful was her granddaughter? If she was to go back to the village, wouldn't those seeking marriage level the entrance of their home.

"Fourth's wife, you can give them a response. Just say, let them date. If they aren't satisfied, discuss it then. As for your eldest sister-in-law, I will go and tell her." Mother Zhou said.

Lin Qing He responded, "Mother, if you want to agree, you have to ask Si Ni first. After dinner, ask Si Ni."

"Must ask. Maybe it's Si Ni who doesn't agree yet." Mother Zhou harrumphed.

Just now, she extremely enthusiastic. When she heard that the man wasn't sure, this old lady acted arrogant. Wasn't that the case? Her granddaughter wasn't worthless. She is in her early twenties. The peak of a girl's life. At this age, she must be valuable.

"What's the situation?" Zhou Kai watched the whole thing go on and only now found a chance to speak now. He asked in a daze.

"What what's the situation?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Si Ni and Elder Brother." Zhou Kai sat upright and said.

"Exactly what you heard. However, it won't affect you and Mei Jia. Don't worry. You and Si Ni are cousin, separated by one branch." Lin Qing He assured.

If it was siblings, it will definitely not work. That would be exchanging relative. But if the cousins married into family, then there was no problem.

"No, I didn't mean that. I mean, why does Elder Brother want to date Si Ni?" Zhou Kai said.

"Your mother-in-law had set her eyes on Si Ni for a long time. When Si Ni just arrived, she wanted to talk about it. I didn't agree. But after bringing it up a good few times, I can't refuse her." Lin Qing He answered. She was quite sincere. So she came over to talk about it.

Zhou Kai spoke, "Then Elder Brother fancy Si Ni? How should I address Si Ni in the future?"

"Don't worry about it so much. The success isn't certain yet." Lin Qing He waved her hand. She didn't hold high hopes.

"If it succeeds, then call each other whatever want. Not a big deal." Zhou Xiao Mei was amused.

Zhou Kai sighed: "How long had I not been back now? Why is this change so great!"

"If you don't come back anymore, your sister will be born." Zhou Qing Bai threw out a bomb.

"Huh?" Zhou Kai almost jumped up. He looked directly at his mom's belly.

It wasn't just him, but also Father Zhou and old Wang, who were playing chess as they waited to eat, and Mother Zhou and Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin. Each and every one had their pumped up eyes on Lin Qing He's belly.

Lin Qing He, who suddenly became the focus of the audience: "..."

"What's up? Why is it suddenly quiet." Zhou Gui Lai peeked out of the kitchen and saw everyone staring at his mom.

"Your mom is pregnant. You are going to be elder brothers." Zhou Xiao Mei shouted.

Zhou Gui Lai's eyes widened. Then he told his second brother: "Second brother, our mom is pregnant. I'm going to be an elder brother too!"

Zhou Xuan was stunned and came out quickly. Zhou Si Ni closely followed behind.

Then the whole family looked at Lin Qing He.

"Fourth's wife, you... have it again?" Mother Zhou uttered while staring at Lin Qing He.

Chapter 549: So called trick

Lin Qing He saw everyone staring at her. With a wooden expression, she looked directly at Zhou Qing Bai: "What's going on?"

"Fourth Sister-in-law, you don't know that you are pregnant?" Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed.

"Why don't I know that I'm pregnant?" Lin Qing He asked the same question as she stared at Zhou Qing Bai.

"It'll happen sooner or later," Zhou Qing Bai righteously declared.

As soon as the words came out, everyone grasped the situation. So she didn't have it. He was hoping for one.

"I thought it was true. Made me happy for nothing!" Zhou Gui Lai grumbled.

Zhou Kai and Zhou Xuan were the same. Really. They thought it was real. Unexpectedly, it was fake joy in the end.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, do you and my fourth brother still want to have a baby? Isn't it a late too birth now?" Zhou Xiao Mei said honestly.

Lin Qing He calmly responded: "I am thirty-nine this year. Do you think I can still give birth?"

"It's not uncommon. Many people in our village who were over forty and still birth their youngest one," Mother Zhou remarked.

"Mother, you have no objection?" Lin Qing He looked at her in surprise.

She thought that the old lady wouldn't want her to give birth.

"What objection an I have? Your current conditions are great." Mother Zhou replied.

Youngest son can afford a large truck, so how much would it cost to raise a fourth? It wasn't a big deal.

Zhou Qing Bai was very satisfied. Lin Qing He rolled her eyes and spoke, "If I'm going to birth, then my job will be gone."

"If it's gone, then it's gone. Anyway, your business is doing good. You don't lack that salary." Mother Zhou responded.

Lin Qing He didn't want to talk about this and only gave Zhou Qing Bai an eye-roll

"Mom, you don't want to have a baby?" Zhou Kai asked.

Lin Qing He disgruntledly said: "You are going to get married and have children."

Zhou Kai grinned: "That's not a problem. There's no shortage of boys in our family. If there is one, try to have a little sister as much as possible?"

These words made Zhou Qing Bai give his eldest a rare good expression.

Lin Qing He expressed that she did not want to speak.

Like this, everyone could see that Zhou Qing Bai wanted one, but Lin Qing He didn't desire it as much.

Actually, it wasn't that she didn't want it. She felt it was basically impossible to get pregnant. She was thirty-nine. If she can get pregnant now, then what was going on during the earlier years?

Treating ligation like game?

Not long later, Zhou Si Ni, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai brought out the dinner together. Still as hearty meal as ever.

The family gathered around to drink and eat food at the table.

After eating, Zhou Qing Bai took Lin Qing He for a stroll. At this moment, it was very lively outside. Pretty good to go for a walk.

At home, Mother Zhou and Zhou Xiao Mei talked about Weng Guo Dong with Zhou Si Ni.

Zhou Si Ni laughed at once: "Where did this come from?"

"You don't like him?" Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned.

"Aunt, what are you talking about? Brother Weng just sent me back. He and I don't have any thoughts on this aspect. So Grandmother, don't randomly come up things." Zhou Si Ni didn't whether to laugh or cry.

"Grandmother didn't randomly think. Your fourth aunt just came over and told me that old Weng Family is satisfied with you. The one named Weng Guo Dong, he also wants to go out and see. It's just the compatibility. Have to date to know." Mother Zhou spoke.

"It's not necessary to date. Not compatible." Zhou Si Ni didn't feel shy. Instead, she laughed and shook her head.

She had seen Weng Guo Dong before. How could he possibly be satisfied with her? Needless to say, one knew how high those young masters' demand are.

"Still got to give it a go. His parents had seen you and they are very satisfied. You and him should go out. If it's not compatible, discuss it then. Moreover, Grandmother feel his family's situation is very good." Mother Zhou urged.

"Grandmother, he won't like me." Zhou Si Ni said helplessly.

"Grandmother want to keep you in the capital. Find someone in the capital and you will be nearby. You can come over and we can see each other often. Listen to your grandmother. Go date and see. If it doesn't work, that's okay. Now it's more open, don't have care about it that much." Zhou Xiao Mei persuaded.

Besides, except for the second branch's Liu Ni, the rest in old Zhou family was quite proper. Dating was purely dating. No matter how out of hand, they won't hand over a girl's most precious things before marriage. At most, it was holding hands.

So it was fine to go out.

"Don't worry. He will definitely like you. If he doesn't like a good girl like you, what kind of girl can he like? He deserve to never marry a wife then." Mother Zhou stated.

"Grandmother..."

Zhou Si Ni wanted to refuse but got interrupted by Zhou Xiao Mei: "Give it a go. Your fourth aunt thinks you can try. Don't think about it too much. If it doesn't work, let's find another. You can't pass this good opportunity without trying, right?"

Zhou Si Ni felt helpless. Under her grandmother and aunt's tag-team speech, she agreed. But she only agreed to give it a try. As for her, she won't take it to heart.

She knew the conditions of her family. It was good luck that her second sister married her second brother-in-law. She didn't have her second sister's luck.

And she had seen Weng Guo Dong. Too much of a young master. He won't fancy her. Wait until he doesn't, her grandmother won't talk about it anymore.

When Zhou Kai came back, he brought up this matter. Lin Qing He went to old Weng's house for dinner on the second. Zhou Qing Bai and Zhou Kai came with her.

They had brought a lot of things.

Zhou Kai controlled the wooden spoon and let his old father-in-law free his hand. Weng Guo Dong went in to help. Lin Qing He discussed this matter with Mother Weng.

Mother Weng was overjoyed and said, "His holiday finished at the beginning of lunar first month. I'll tell him to take Si Ni out during this time."

Lin Qing He responded: "If they have the fate, they will definitely be together. If they don't, then don't force him."

"I know that forced twisted melons aren't sweet. But I have to tell this old lad to put his heart into it. Actually, I don't need to say. I think he is interested." Mother Weng laughed.

After all, it was rare for her son to open his mouth and want to send Si Ni back yesterday. He must have some thoughts. Before when there were guests at home, he send them out out of politeness. After all, he was the host's side. He can't lack propriety.

However, he was the guest yesterday. He didn't need to and still went to send her.

"We all went to her sister's wedding. It is considered fate." Mother Weng grinned.

"Her sister living well now. She gave birth to dragon and phoenix twins." Lin Qing He said.

"Dragon and phoenix twins?" Mother Weng exclaimed. She didn't know about Zhou Er Ni birthing twins.

"Yes." Lin Qing He smiled in hers heart. This was what Mother Zhou told her to mention. Must fan old Weng's craving. As for when it succeed, they can discuss again whether birthing twins in the future. At that time, it's a foregone conclusion.

Besides, there was no guarantee that Zhou Si Ni can give birth to twins, right?

In simple terms, this was a trick.

Chapter 550: Completely nothing to do?

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai sat for a while after eating. Then they went back.

Zhou Kai took Weng Mei Jia out for a tryst under the loving eyes of Mother Weng.

Then with a turn of head, Mother Weng told her eldest son about old Zhou Family giving the go ahead.

"Tomorrow, go and find Si Ni for a stroll. I heard from your aunt Lin that she won't have much time to go out with you once her second sister's babies are brought back as she will help take care of them. So make use of your time, understand?" Mother Weng instructed.

There was no change Weng Guo Dong's behavior. He said, "Then what should I bring over when I visit tomorrow?"

"Carry a net bag of apples. Eat apples during the New Year. Wishing safety and peace." Mother Weng responded.

After all, it just the beginning. No need to gift something pricey. Once they officially visit in the future, they should bring whatever gifts that was required.

Weng Guo Dong acknowledged it.

"When you date, talk it seriously. Don't drag out something, okay? You know what Si Ni is like. If you marry her back, you will have three meals a day in the future. If not, you deserve to eat in the cafeteria all your life." Mother Weng warned when she saw his carefree attitude.

Weng Guo Dong felt helpless. Didn't he say he understood.

So under everyone's approval, Weng Guo Dong dated Zhou Si Ni.

Zhou Si Ni was extremely calm. Which gained Weng Guo Dong's appreciation. Mother Weng witnessed him diligently go every day and her face was full of smiles.

And in this blink of an eye, it was the seventh.

Today, Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia were going catch their ride. Lin Qing He, who normally slept in. got up early and went to send him off at the train station with Zhou Qing Bai and his sons.

"If you are free, you have to come back. When outside, pay more attention to safety. Also, you have to take care of Mei Jia for me." Lin Qing He reminded.

"I know. I remember everything. Mom, don't worry." Zhou Kai replied.

The nagging went on until it was almost time. Only then, he and Weng Mei Jia hopped on the carriage with their cloth bag.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai drove home with their second and third.

"Now that Sister Mei Jia is taking care of Eldest Brother, you rest assured Mom." Zhou Xuan said.

"That's right." Zhou Gui Lai nodded. The two brothers were pleased with Weng Mei Jia as their future sister-in-law. She was beautiful, gentle, and generous. She was nurse too. So she can definitely take care of others.

"Mom, the most important thing for you now is to hurry up and work hard with my dad. We won't call. That way, when Eldest Brother comes back, you will have a big belly to scare him!" Zhou Gui Lai suggested.

"Off to one side, stinky brat." Lin Qing He snorted coldly.

Zhou Er Ni originally planned to come back on the fifth as she wasn't used to getting along with Mother Wang and the others.

However, because Father Wang and Mother Wang both loved the twins, they stayed until the tenth rather than the originally planned date.

Only when she came back did she know that her sister was dating.

When she personally saw Weng Guo Dong, there was nothing to complain. Wang Yuan chatted with Weng Guo Dong and thought he was a decent guy.

Wang Yuan drove Zhou Er Ni and the twins over to this side for a visit.

"It's cold. No need to come over here." Lin Qing He welcomed them in and spoke.

"We must come over. I have been eyeing on the good tea Fourth Aunt and Fourth Uncle brought back from outside." Wang Yuan jollily said.

Zhou Qing Bai took the twin sister into his arms. She was currently awake this time. Playing with her eyes open. She looked super cute.

Lin Qing He smiled and responded: "That's not a problem. If you want the tea biscuit, take a few pieces back later. There are tea blocks, I'll give you one."

"You bought so much?" Wang Yuan uttered.

"I'm still pondering about opening a tea shop this year." Lin Qing He said.

This wasn't a joke. She really did have plans in this regard. As opening a wine shop or not, they'll discuss in the future. Since they already opened a cigarette shop, it wasn't too much to open a tea shop, right?

The profits of tobacco, alcohol and tea were notoriously high.

"Fourth Aunt, you got a business brain." Wang Yuan couldn't help but remark.

Lin Qing He smiled: "This doesn't count as business brain. It's better to do at this time. When we buy it to drink it, it is still buying. Buying it back and open a shop isn't a bad idea."

While drinking it, they can do business on the way. It can work.

"From then on, we will have to be regulars at the tea shop. Our family loves tea. Give me a discount when the time comes." Wang Yuan merrily spoke.

"Alright, give Boss Wang a 9.9% discount." Lin Qing He nodded.

Zhou Gui Lai, who was holding the twin younger brother, was ecstatic. Lin Qing He lectured him: "Laugh quieter. Don't scare him."

"How can he get scared so easily, mom? Don't judge by his young age. He will grow up into sturdy guy." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

Zhou Er Ni asked about her sister's matter.

"It was your aunt Weng who brought this matter up. She said it a long time ago. I didn't agree. But after a few more times, I budged and let Si Ni to give it a go. Have you seen him?" Lin Qing He asked.

"We have." Zhou Er Ni nodded.

"Just a little older." Wang Yuan commented. As for the rest, Wang Yuan didn't think there was any problem. His speech was unordinary. What's more, he retired from the force. Not the kind with bad temperament. He appeared upright.

"He is, but it's not a problem. It mainly depended on the two of them." Lin Qing He said.

This topic didn't continue. Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni stayed for dinner in the evening and left after eating.

Lin Qing He became free. The new semester started a little later this year. It was about ten days away, on the 20th of January.

Lin Qing He contemplated, should they go out to check the tea at the tea shop in the south? Ten days was enough.

"Nothing waiting until summer vacation?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Then what do you plan for these ten days?" Lin Qing He responded. She didn't know when she became a person who can't remain idle.

"Soak in the hot springs and burn incense in the temple. I heard that an ice rink being built in the suburbs this year." Zhou Qing Bai suggested.

"There's a skating rink? Who said it?" Lin Qing He questioned.

"A person who came to eat dumplings." Zhou Qing Bai answered: "But can't go this year. At the soonest, it'll ready around the end of the year."

Lin Qing He felt that there were more and more entertainment projects nowadays. The swimming pool, hot springs, and even the ice skating rink were coming out one after another.

Of course, there were discos and dance halls, which were quite a lot. Lin Qing He wasn't interested in going though. The children were also forbidden to go. It was too messy.

Lin Qing He knew that it wasn't a good time to go to the tea shop. Wait until the summer vacation and it'll be perfect time.

So she stayed idle at home. Every few days, they went to soak in the hot springs. Enjoying retirement life early.

Zhou Qing Bai left the dumpling shop to Second's care. As for Third, he grabbed his camera and wandered off somewhere with his two classmates.

"When the two of us retire in the future, it'll be like this?" Lin Qing He remarked. Completely nothing to do at all?

"It won't be like this once our daughter is born." Zhou Qing Bai put his arms around her and placed his hands on her stomach.

Chapter 551: His daughter about to come

He had a feeling that his daughter was about to come. He had dreamed about her twice this New Year.

Otherwise, why would he forewarn Father Zhou and Mother Zhou that day?

Lin Qing He didn't want to talk.

Zhou Qing Bai spoke: "It seems that this month's period haven't arrived yet?"

He was more mindful of this than Lin Qing He herself. Tracking it every month. When it was occasionally late by a day or two, he will be on its tail.

Lin Qing He calmly stated: "I was late for two-three days last time."

She neither had cravings nor did she feel sleepy. She was only one day late. How could she be pregnant!

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. Just touched his wife's belly. He looked forward to his daughter's early arrival.

Now that the family conditions were so good, his little daughter will definitely be able to live a good life when she comes. Of course, the most important thing was that his wife will get older as time go on. He will have to worry about it.

Because she was thirty-nine, she will entry her forty mark next year.

"Join me and exercise more." Zhou Qing Bai earnestly urged.

"Isn't the exercise in bed last night enough?" Lin Qing He replied.

Don't know what was going on with him these past few days. He was very energetic, like a youth.

Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and stated, "It's good to exercise more."

"I don't want to move." Lin Qing He lazily uttered. On such cold days, where can they go for exercise? Why not stay at home, watch TV, and eat fruit instead: "Peel me an orange."

Zhou Qing Bai peeled an orange for her to eat. Lin Qing He demolished it and became drowsy.

"What time is this?" Lin Qing He yawned.

"Tired?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Try and mess with me again tonight." Lin Qing He glared at him. Afterward she got up and return to the room to sleep.

Zhou Qing Bai in and hugged his wife to sleep, Lin Qing He let him be.

In the blink of an eye, it was the fifteenth of the first lunar month. During the Lantern Festival, the south would eat glutinous balls and the north would eat dumplings.

Zhou Qing Bai gifted a lot. To Old Weng's side, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni came directly over to eat it.

Mother Weng came to look for Lin Qing He at noon.

"Qing He, how's Si Ni reaction?" Mother Weng asked.

Lin Qing He laughed and said, "They only dated for a few days? Don't worry, take it one step at a time."

Mother Weng spoke: "You know that Guo Dong's age. I hope that he will marry a wife sooner. After eating the Lantern Festival dumplings today, he will move out tomorrow to live alone."

"I didn't ask Si Ni. What's Guo Dong's attitude?" Lin Qing He responded.

"Now he diligently finds Si Ni. I heard that he had play chess with your father-in-law." Mother Weng said.

Lin Qing He kept note in her heart and smilingly stated: "I haven't went over for a while, so I don't know about this. Wait for me to go over and ask that girl."

Mother Weng replied: "Then I'll trouble you. I will definitely pack you a big red envelope then."

"Okay, I'll take it." Lin Qing He burst into chuckle and chatted Mother Weng about the shop. As soon as Mother Weng chatted about this, she was full of complaints: "I'm so mad. You don't know. We went over yesterday to rent the shop. The landlord increased it by one yuan. We had already come into agreement before!"

"If the business is good, then no need to care about this yuan. However, the landlord's attitude is bad, casually increasing. If your business is up and running and he come make trouble? How unpleasant would that be?" Lin Qing He remarked.

"That's what I said. I don't want to rent it anymore, but that shop is the best one in the area." Mother Weng said.

Right now, the shop was about to open and the shop had yet to settled.

"There won't be so much matter when you buy it. Anyway, you won't lose money. Wang Yuan had invited two designers from our school to design. The clothes are all pretty." Lin Qing He said.

How many people had been cheated by the landlord in future generations? If the tenants' business was good, they can increase the rent at will. Simply bullying the outsiders and increase all kinds of things. One moment, the water, the next was electricity. Most of them were this kind of deception and wealthy-slaughter.

Therefore, Lin Qing He suggested to buy it directly from the beginning. If they do it well now, they wouldn't suffer any loss.

"I think it should be like that. Just afraid that even if it is bought, it will be more expensive than before. All prices have increased this year." Mother Weng responded.

Prices had indeed risen by a large margin this year. At the end of last year, a jin of pork had risen from one yuan and three to four dime to more than one yuan and seven dimes.

Many people have started to work. After the salary reform in the new year, wages had increased to varying degrees. The wages of ordinary working-class workers range from 60 to 80. Above them was naturally more. It depended on the workplace. Like Weng Guo Dong's salary. This year, it had reached 120. Including subsidies or something, it was more than 130.

Though the wages had risen, the goods' price had risen in the same way. This year's property naturally followed. So further more need not to be said.

"If you want to buy it, do it as soon as possible. Last year, I suggested that you buy it. Maybe it will increase in the future. Forget it if you don't do business. If you do business, you got to buy a shop." Lin Qing He said.

When Mother Weng went back, she went to discuss this matter with Father Weng. Father Weng was helpless. But seeing his wife's firmness, he went over to find the landlord.

The price was 200 yuan more than that at the end of last year. Father Weng had always been a good-tempered man, but this made his expression ugly.

Two hundred yuan wasn't a small amount of money. About one month or so of his salary. It was only so long and it became this much?

However Mother Weng wanted this shop. Although Father Weng was unhappy, the deal was finally made. It was transferred on the same day.

Lin Qing He didn't get involve in this. Mother Zhou killed a chicken. She left one to stew in soup at their side and got Zhou Si Ni to bring the other half over here.

Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to stew it. Then she asked about Zhou Si Ni and Weng Guo Ddong.

"Just dating." Zhou Si Ni said. Once that young master thinks she isn't good, then he won't come again.

Lin Qing He took a look at this niece. Why did she feel that she didn't put her heart into it? She didn't intend to say more. If they have the fate, they can be together. If they don't, what's the point of forcing it.

Zhou Si Ni didn't stay too long. Minding the twins still needed her help. She planned to help take care of them until March in spring. When that time comes, she will come to work. The children will be handed over to her sister.

Zhou Qing Bai stewed chicken soup and then gave his wife a bowl of dumplings with chicken soup.

Lin Qing He didn't felt something wasn't right after eating dumplings. It felt too greasy. She uttered, "Chicken soup and mutton dumplings. I can't eat it down."

"I scrape off the oil." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He ate a bowl and then stopped eating. She hurriedly grabbed an orange to cleanse her palate. She didn't think too much.

But when she went to bed at night, she remembered with hindsight. Why hadn't this month's period come yet?

Chapter 552: Wanting her old life

Lin Qing He never felt that she could get pregnant.

Even when the old fortune-telling man seemed to have some skill last year, Lin Qing He didn't take it to heart.

After all the ligation was done. The chance of getting pregnant again was very small, almost negligible.

However, she was pregnant.

It was the next morning when she pulled Zhou Qing Bai with her to check together. The length was very short. She probably got pregnant during the two or three days of the New Year.

Still, it was undeniable that she was pregnant.

When Lin Qing He saw the report, she was stunned despite being mentally prepared.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, who was next to her. The smile on his mouth never went down since she told him about getting health check when he brushed his teeth in the morning.

It was even worse now. He walked to a corner by himself and laughed there. Laughed alone there.

Lin Qing He looked at him laughing with no expression on her face. After the laugh, he came to support her.

Lin Qing He was like the Empress Dowager, getting supported out by Xiao Bai-zi. They got in the car and went home.

It was only when Lin Qing He was supported into the house by Zhou Qing Bai did she recovered. She stared at Zhou Qing Bai, "What to do now?"

"Give birth!" Zhou Qing Bai had only one answer.

What he dreamed of came true. From the first day of the new year to the third day of the new year, he had dreamed of a daughter continuously. It was white and round. Simply a little angel in the human world.

He had a hunch at that time and felt that she was coming. Look, she really came.

"If I birth it, what about my job?" Lin Qing He said.

She definitely can't do her job anymore. Of course, it was fine in the first half of this year. In the second half of the year, her pregnancy would be obvious.

Because of over-birthing, the job could not be kept. The school would definitely not keep her in accordance with the regulations.

She might be employed again in the future, but right now she should shelter from the limelight At this time, the family planning was still very strict.

"No rush. Once the weather gets warmer, let's go to live in Hai City." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"Go to Hai City to give birth?" Lin Qing He looked at him in surprise.

"Can't? We bought properties here in the capital city. And not yet in Hai City. Wouldn't it be perfect to go there?" Zhou Qing Bai responded.

As for here, there was nothing to worry about. Their two sons were here. At most, the dumpling shop can be closed. Nothing was as important as his decade-or-so-desired daughter.

"Going unfamiliar place with no one we know." Lin Qing He rolled her eyes. Even go to Hai City to give birth? This was too exaggerated.

"Don't be afraid. I am here." Zhou Qing Bai assured.

Lin Qing He took a look at him. She felt that he was pumped up. Completely different from his normal tepid personally. He was currently calling the wind rain.

"Act normal and we can still birth the baby here. Our family can afford to pay the fine. We don't have to worry about not being able to get her a household registration." Lin Qing He said.

"No. We'll be captured." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

Lin Qing He sighed: "Look at you. You want to toss around rather than having good days."

In fact, if conditions permit, it was great to have more children. As long as it was educated well, it will be a tall young lad or slender lady after more than ten or so years. The whole family gathers together on New Year's Day. How wonderful is that?

Lin Qing He understood the logic. She touched her stomach. She didn't feel anything at the moment. If she was really heartless, she could not have it.

In the near-future, she was going to be a grandmother and unexpectedly she could birth their youngest daughter.

"It'll be hard on you, Wife. Just this one. This is our destiny. You brought the daughter over. Even if you want to stop it, you can't." Zhou Qing Bai coaxed.

Lin Qing He didn't believe the old fortune-teller's words, while Zhou Qing Bai was convinced. After all his wife, a delicate woman from later generations, came and became his wife. Such bizarre event had happened. So how can it be impossible?

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll. Zhou Qing Bai smiled and peeled oranges for her. Lin Qing He ate the oranges as she spoke, "I'm not mentally prepared yet."

She had always felt wouldn't get pregnant and now she suddenly was. She was truly caught off guard.

"No need to prepare. With our family's current conditions, you just need to birth. Leave the rest to me." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

How many years had he prepared for being a full-time dad? It didn't matter if his wife wasn't mentally prepared. As long as he was, it was enough!

Lin Qing He snacked on an orange and an apple. Then she planned to go to bed.

"Wife, do you want to quit your job this year?" Zhou Qing Bai whispered.

"Off to one side!" Lin Qing He disgruntledly responded.

Quit work? That was impossible. She still wanted to go to work!

Lin Qing He started to sleep. Maybe because of her pregnancy, she fell asleep soon.

Zhou Qing Bai watched for a while. Then he turned around and went to his parents' to report the good news.

Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and Zhou Xiao Mei were there. Su Da Lin was at the bun shop, not at home. So he didn't hear this first-hand thunder-like news.

"Really pregnant? I thought Fourth Brother was joking!" Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed.

"If this is a girl, then you will be complete, old Fourth." Mother Zhou was overjoyed and merrily remarked.

Father Zhou frowned: "Da Wa and the boys are already this big. Fourth's wife has a job..."

It was rare that Father Zhou had the same opinion as Lin Qing He. He felt that there was really no need to have this one.

"What are you talking about?!" Mother Zhou uttered. "Dislike having so many? It's not that they can't afford it. Old Fourth's conditions are great. They can nurture another college student in the future. You dislike having so many college students?"

"Isn't Da Wa and the boys all grown up?" Father Zhou said.

"It's easier since they are grown up. Just take care of this one is enough. The older ones can help take care of it," Mother Zhou refuted.

"Now that she have it, then definitely keep it. What will happen to Fourth Sister-in-law's work?" Zhou Xiao Mei looked at her fourth brother.

"Continue to teach in the first half of the year and stop teaching in the second half." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"How tiring will that be?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Your fourth sister-in-law said it yourself." Zhou Qing Bai replied. In fact, according to his intention, it would be better for her to nurture the baby at home. However, he didn't dare to say it. His wife would get anxious with him.

Lin Qing He really planned to continue working again, but the conditions didn't allow it.

Maybe due to yesterday's chicken soup and mutton dumplings being a little greasy, her appetite started to become bad. She vomited every now and then.

Before the semester start, Lin Qing He's state became worst. She was vomiting endlessly once she got up in the morning. Zhou Qing Bai had to rub her back and coax her.

As for Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and Gang Zi, they all woken up.

"Mom, feel better?" Zhou Gui Lai said. He had poured a warm water for her.

"Wanting my old life." Lin Qing He accepted the water and gargle a bit. Only then, she drank the rest and felt a whole lot better.

Chapter 553: Extremely severe morning sickness

Lin Qing He thought this already uncomfortable enough. Well, she was too inexperienced. It was either one didn't had or one did and it was bad that one felt wasted.

Right now this was just the beginning. Following this, Lin Qing He felt that it wasn't easy to be a mother. She reached the point where she wanted to retches when she was walking.

So despite Lin Qing He's unwillingness to resign, she could only resign in the end.

Zhou Er left the twins to Wang Yuan's care. She came over here with Zhou Si Ni to see Lin Qing He.

"Fourth Aunt, I heard that your morning sickness is extremely severe?" Lin Qing He was watching TV on the sofa when Zhou Er Ni and Zhou Si Ni arrived.

"It's a bit severe." Lin Qinghe replied. She looked at Zhou Er Ni: "You were pregnant with twins. Why didn't you have any reaction before?"

It wasn't just Zhou Er Ni. Zhou San Ni was the same. They both enjoyed the food during the pregnancy and their appetites became better day by day.

Completely unlike Lin Qing He! Basically, she didn't dare to excessively eat. Even if she eat a little too much, she wanted to vomit.

Especially can't have greasy and fishy stuff.

But how could that do? The first three months of pregnancy were particularly important. Even when Lin Qing He can't consume those, she needed to eat some meat or some fish. There were fruits in the space. Basically, she had to eat those every day and supplemented her body with vitamins and folic acid.

Also for brain development, Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to cook sea cucumber congee once every three days.

The nutrition will definitely not be lacking. She can't let the little guy in her stomach suffer. Although Lin Qing He didn't want it to come, she naturally had to treat it well since it was already here.

Although Zhou Er Ni had given birth before, she had no experience to give since it was different for every pregnant woman.

"Was it the same when you gave birth to Da Wa and the boys?" Zhou Si Ni asked.

"It was too long ago. I forgot." Lin Qing He answered.

"I heard from Grandmother that you didn't in the past. When you were pregnant with the boys, you were fine. Could this really be a younger sister?" Zhou Er Ni remarked.

"You little cousin is even smaller than your twins." Lin Qing He emotionally said.

Zhou Er Ni couldn't help but laugh: "They still have to address her as Aunt."

"How is it going with Guo Dong?" Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Si Ni and asked.

"He recently went to work and didn't have time to come over." Zhou Si Ni said. In the evening, Weng Guo Dong had time, but she didn't as she had to attend night school.

So adding it up, they hadn't met for a few days now.

"Why do I feel that your heart isn't in it?" Lin Qing He honestly stated.

Zhou Si Ni couldn't help muttering: "She just doesn't care. I have never seen her missing the other party."

When she dated Wang Yuan back then, she wasn't this calm. Excluding the time when she was busy, she would think of Wang Yuan when she was idle.

But the way her sister dated, it was like she was going through the motion.

Zhou Si Ni looked at her fourth aunt and truthfully told: "I don't think he would like me at all." Since he wouldn't like her, why would she put her heart in?

Lin Qing He had the urged to support her forehead. So right now the problem wasn't Weng Guo Dong not liking Si Ni, but Si Ni currently had no interest in Weng Guo Dong at all?

"I'll leave you be. Just date it out yourself." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

She can't even take care of herself now, so how can she get involved that much?

"I called my mother yesterday. She said to tell you to call her when you are free." Zhou Er Ni smilingly mentioned.

"Alright. I'll call back whenever I have time." Lin Qing He nodded, "How's the twins?"

"With their dad at the garment factory," Zhou Er Ni answered.

"Wang Yuan is also busy. You go back first." Lin Qing He ushered: "Si Ni, you also go back. I'm going to sleep."

Drowsiness set in easily. She even had the urge to sleep while eating. Especially during this cold weather. She didn't want to get out after getting in the bed.

Zhou Er Ni and Zhou Si Ni didn't stay much longer. They came to the dumpling shop. Zhou Qing Bai was making dumplings.

"Fourth Uncle, I want two jins of dumplings." Zhou Er Ni requested.

Zhou Qing Bai said, "Go pack it."

Zhou Er Ni grabbed a bag and went to pack dumplings. Having dumplings for lunch was enough. After packing it, she put the money in the cash bucket.

"We're going back first," Zhou Er Ni said.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged.

He finished wrapping the dumplings. Then he handed the shop over to Aunt Ma. Aunt Ma knew about Lin Qing He's pregnancy. She hadn't spread it out.

When Zhou Qing Bai came home, Lin Qing He had already gone to bed. She was sleeping very soundly as she didn't even sense his return.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned. He didn't disturb her. He cleaned up and came over to the dumpling shop.

"Teacher Lin?" Aunt Ma asked.

"Sleeping. She gets sleepy a lot." Zhou Qing Bai merrily replied.

"That's normal. After all, Teacher Lin isn't young anymore. The arrival of this child is a bit too coincidental," Aunt Ma remarked.

She felt that the two of them won't have another child. After all, how old were Zhou Kai and his brothers?

The youngest, Gui Lai was 17 years old this year, A young man now.

However, it was best to make the most out of things. Since it came, it was fate. Of course, it must be birthed.

As for losing her job, it didn't matter. They don't rely on her work to support the family.

Lin Qing He slept until after eleven o'clock in the morning. It when Zhou Qing Bai returned with the spare ribs and lotus seed congee, Lin Qing He got up.

"I'm a piglet now." Lin Qing He commented.

Zhou Qing Bai urged: "Have a try. Didn't put too much salt. So, it's a little bit bland."

"Bland is good." Lin Qing He said. Then she ate the ribs and lotus seed congee. It was indeed delicious. Still, she can't have too much.

She only had two bowls. The rest was finished by Zhou Qingbai.

"Shall we wait until the summer vacation and go to Hai City to buy a house and settle in?" Zhou Qing Bai mentioned.

"All right." Lin Qing He had no objection. Anyway, these were all arranged by him. All in all, he can find the best environment for her.

Although Lin Qing He was yawning in the afternoon, she didn't want to sleep anymore. She only closed her eyes for a nap with Zhou Qing Bai. When he went to the dumpling shop, she sought a phone booth and called Eldest Sister-in-law.

Eldest Sister-in-law's laughter sounded through the phone: "Fourth's wife, I heard Er Ni said that you are pregnant?"

"Yes. I'm already at this age. What a torment." Lin Qing He helplessly grumbled.

"What's the problem? Old clam gave birth to a pearl. Give birth a night pearl for Fourth Brother and he will blossom from joy." Eldest Sister-in-law jollily responded.

"By the way, Eldest Sister-in-law, do you have any solution? My morning sickness is very severe. I always want to vomit." Lin Qing He brought up.

"I recalled Cai Ba Mei's third sister-in-law was like that before. It will be fine after the first three months. Bear it and it will pass." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

Chapter 554: Empress Dowager

"When Er Ni and San Ni were pregnant, there was no reaction at all. Only I am so problematic. Just take a look how unreasonable I seem." Lin Qing He said helplessly.

"What unreasonable? It's not like you want it to happen. Seeing those who have it bad, I feel uncomfortable as well." Eldest Sister-in-law responded replied. Then she changed the topic to Zhou Si Ni's matter.

"Although the guy is a lot older than Si Ni, there are basically no other dislikable thing. You can't see his looks, but you use Wang Yuan's. It's not worse than Wang Yuan at all. More righteous than Wang Yuan." Lin Qing He chattered.

What Wang Yuan had was the air of a noble capital young man. After he had the twins, the gentle temperament of a married man exuded from him. On top of that, he was handsome and wealthy. Lin Qing He had secretly warned Zhou Er Ni.

Although the best marriage was when the two trust each other, it was still necessary to defend one's marriage.

With the development of the times, creatures like mistress were beginning to surface.

Setting aside far away ones, there was a mistress in their little community.

That man must had a family. He housed her here and would visit once or twice a week. The mistress's lifestyle was all top-notch.

Of course, Lin Qing He didn't know at first. It was old aunts in the community who were well-informed. Naturally, Aunt Ma knew. She heard 99% of the news in the community from Aunt Ma.

"As for the guy's parents, they are good friends of our family. Not gonna hide it from you, Eldest Sister-in-law. Da Wa is dating their daughter." Lin Qing He brought up: "If Si Ni and Guo Dong end up together, then it will be relatives becoming closer relatives."

Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted and said embarrassedly: "Er Ni and Si Ni's marriage is managed with your help."

"It's also because they got that fate." Lin Qing He grinned.

After chatting with Eldest Sister-in-law for a while, Lin Qing He hung up the phone and came over to the dumpling shop.

Aunt Ma smiled and said, "You should come out for a walk. Can't always lie down."

"I just walked such a short distance and feel like I'm panting." Lin Qing He remarked.

"It's still cold now. It will be fine when the spring arrives." Aunt Ma comforted.

"Oh." Lin Qing He worriedly sighed.

"Why sigh? It's a joyous matter. Xiao Dan's mom also wants one. She finds one is too little." Aunt Ma responded.

Huang Xiao Liu really wanted to have another one, because one was too few. Especially after hearing that Lin Qing He was pregnant, Huang Xiao Liu privately brought it up to Ma Cheng Min.

Ma Cheng Min came to discuss with Aunt Ma. This wasn't a trivial matter.

Aunt Ma was surprised and asked: "You haven't ligated yet?" She thought they had ligated, otherwise why was there only one?

Ma Cheng Min embarrassedly said that they had used protection. It was free. Just needed to go get it from the hospital.

Aunt Ma didn't have any objections, It just that if Huang Xiao Liu had it, she would have to go back to her rural maternal home to nurture the baby. Once she reached the full-terms, she would come back and prepare to give birth.

If pregnancy's length was short, she will be caught and be forced to abort. If it was full-term, then they just pay a sum of over-birth penalty fee afterwards.

"During the New Year, I heard the old woman from old Zhang family talking." Aunt Ma said in a low voice.

"Talk about what?" Lin Qing He replied.

"It's Zhang Mei Lian, the one who married Xu Sheng Qiang. She hasn't been pregnant even until now. There must be a problem." Aunt Ma told.

She heard old Madam Zhang was asking people for a secret recipe for pregnancy. Her daughter-in-law had already given birth. So it was two daughters.

Don't need to mention the eldest daughter. A known figure in the community. A pheasant that everyone spurned.

It was little daughter, Zhang Mei Lian. She didn't get pregnant when she returned home during the New Year.

Lin Qing He just snorted, "The marriage is already set. He has to bear it no matter what."

He was the same as his sister. Both were so impatient. Now they were living their own lives. Nothing to say.

The two siblings no longer came here anymore, so it was more worry-free and stress free. Otherwise, every so often they would stir something up.

"Why can't she think it through? Everyone in the community knows. She actually let her brother marry her back." Aunt Ma remarked.

Lin Qing He didn't continue to talk about this. She grabbed the melon seeds to nibble on and shared a handful to Aunt Ma.

After eating, Lin Qing Hhe became sleepy and went to sleep on the second floor.

Zhou Gui Lai and Zhou Xuan came home first. Just a look and they knew their mother wasn't at home. Then she was at the dumpling shop.

Sure enough, when they went over, she was sleeping on the second floor.

"Mom's pregnancy is really not easy." Zhou Gui Lai sighed as he shook his head.

In the past, the posture of their mother was of a proper strong woman. Felt like that she could go up the mountain to chop a wild boar with a big knife. Right now, she became Lin Dai Yu.

She especially liked retching. They all had to get up to carry tea and serve water early in the morning.

Of course, it wasn't that they had any opinions. They don't have any problems at all. They just felt it was too hard on her.

"A woman's pregnancy isn't easy. Especially when your mom isn't young and her reaction is so big. You have to go along with her on most days, understand?" Aunt Ma reminded.

"Of course. We must. She's definitely the Empress Dowager now." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

Aunt Ma amusedly chuckled.

Zhou Qing Bai passed the wooden spoon to Second and went up to the second floor. Lin Qing He was sleeping soundly with rosy face. Since she had slept for more than an hour, Zhou Qing Bai called her up as he was worried that she would sleep too long now and can't sleep at night.

"What are we eating tonight?" Lin Qing He yawned and asked.

Zhou Qing Bai went to pour warm water and responded, "What do you want to eat?"

"Nothing in particular." Lin Qing He said as she directly used his lap as a pillow.

"Then eat noodles?" Zhou Qing Bai suggested.

"The soup shouldn't be too overpowering." Lin Qing He nodded. "Put more chopped scallion on it."

Zhou Qing Bai agreed and said, "Get up and sit down. I'll go and make you a bowl first."

Lin Qing He got up. Zhou Qing Bai dressed her. The corners of Lin Qing He's mouth raised slightly and said, "This is a blessing from my stomach. In the past, I didn't enjoy this service and care from Boss Zhou."

Now he was eager to spoon-feed her during the meal.

"Never thought of this before." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

"Now you thought of it?" Lin Qing He raised his eyebrows.

"After eating, go to the movies tonight?" Zhou Qing Bai consciously changed the subject.

"No. Watch TV at home and go to bed after watching it." There were a lot of people in the cinema. Air circulation wasn't great, so if there was something bad smelling. she can vomit on the spot. So forget it. Better obediently watch TV at home.

Zhou Qing Bai went down and cooked her noodles first. It was a bowl of clear, bland soup noodle. Lin Qing He enjoyed it greatly. Just a handful of chopped scallion and a few pieces of meat. Nothing else.

Chapter 555: Preference for vegetarian

Since becoming pregnant, Lin Qing He's appetite had been somewhat tricky.

Rare delicacies of mountains and seas weren't very novel. However, she had a very good appetite for common foods.

For example, the first crop of Chinese cabbage shipped from other places.

Lin Qing He especially enjoyed them.

As for meat, she just maintained her normal daily needs. Not at all interested in them.

Zhou Qing Bai prioritized everything according her need now. About Lin Qing He's pregnancy, only the family knew. As for the rest in the community, they were clueless.

Due to Lin Qing He's promotion, she gained more idle time and many people saw her. So they didn't know about her resignation this year and staying home to nurture the baby.

In addition to the cabbage, Lin Qing He also liked to eat mushrooms. Dried mushroom liked shiitake mushrooms and tea tree mushrooms were stewed. She can devour a lot of this.

Zhou Qing Bai felt helpless. He stewed chicken soup and so on, but she drank a little and stopped drinking. While his wife was particularly fond of these instead.

Since she loved them, he went to buy the ribs back and creatively stewed different soups.

Ribs and mushroom soup, ribs and seaweed soup, chicken stewed with mushrooms, etc., were all made for his wife.

With this kind of food and the whole family's care for her, Lin Qing He became much rounder despite her love for maintaining her body shape. Especially when she was prone to sleeping.

Zhou Gui Lai came over to his grandmother's side on this day and gave a few jins of pork.

"Why are you sending over the meat?" Mother Zhou happened to be practicing Tai Chi at the entrance. She learned this from other old ladies. She purposely came out and let the neighboring old Madam Zhu and old Madam Hu see. Let them envy.

"My dad bought it and told me to bring it over here." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

"Just keep it and eat over there. Why bring it here? Your parents are filial." Mother Zhou remarked.

Zhou Gui Lai noticed old Madam Zhu came out and cooperated: "They are, right? Only got one Grandmother. We will buy what you want to eat."

Mother Zhou was very satisfied, and grinned: "What need are there for these? They already given us forty yuan a month as living expenses."

"Living expenses are living expenses. This meat still has to be brought over. You and Grandfather shouldn't be too prudent. Just cook it." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Mother Zhou glanced at old Madam Zhu: "Going out?"

"En. Going for a walk." Old Madam Zhu answered. Her expression was clearly not good.

Let alone not giving monthly living expenses, her son and daughter-in-law were usually misers when giving some rice, flours, and so on. Comparison made men miserable. This old woman from the country happened to have good fate.

After she was gone, Mother Zhou went back to the house triumphantly. She spoke to Third: "Tell your father not to bring the meat. Your mother is pregnant, so make more of these for her."

"My mom doesn't like meat very much. She prefer vegetables." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

"If you have meat, of course you have to eat more meat. How can going for vegetarian do? It's not the previous time, where one didn't have such conditions. However, when she was pregnant with you boys, I noticed your mother would get a cut of meat from time to time." Mother Zhou mentioned.

At that time, the conditions weren't good. Each family lived prudently, while Fourth's wife liked to eat meat very much.

Zhou Qing Bai had sent meat coupons back. If it was someone who knew how to live, they would take it to the city to exchange money and save it. Meat coupons were rare, so there was no lack of demand.

However, Fourth's wife directly brought back a cut of meat.

Zhou Gui Lai returned home and brought this up.

"How can it be the same? Back then, there wasn't any oil content. So how rare it was? Now that one can eat it every day. Naturally it's not so scarce." Lin Qing He responded.

"It's better to eat more meat. Grandmother went to catch 20 chicks back to raise this year. It is estimated that twelve or thirteen of them will survive. When the time comes, it will be kept for you to stew and eat, Mom." Zhou Gui Lai told.

Lin Qing He nodded: "Your grandmother is very considerate." But she can't eat so many chickens. How fat will she become?

Lin Qing He had feel terrible for the first three months, but after those three months, it was much better.

Although she still felt dizzy and nauseous, the symptoms had been relieved to a great extent.

At this time, spring had arrived. It was March. Though it was still a bit cold, it was already beginning to pick up.

Zhou Qing Bai wanted to accompany her when going out together. His whole attention was on her and didn't want to open the dumpling shop much anymore. Lin Qing He won't let him follow.

Really. She was just pregnant. She really didn't want to go anywhere for the first three months. Now in a blink of an eye, it was almost at the end of March and reaching April. She had adapted. So she let him chill at the side.

She had enough of him.

Lin Qing He went to find Mother Weng. This year, Mother Weng had opened a clothing store and was busy with it. Some time ago, she knew that she was pregnant and visited her twice. Since then, she wasn't free.

On the contrary, she was completely idle right now. So she came here.

Mother Weng watched the clothing store by herself. There were no employee. Mother Weng was cleaning when Lin Qing He arrived.

Lin Qing He called from outside the door.

Mother Weng saw her and came out immediately. She smiled: "How did you find here? I thought you didn't know the location."

"I've been in your area quite a few times. I can find the position you told me about." Lin Qing He merrily replied. "How's the business?"

"Not bad." Mother Weng grinned.

In this street, the flow of people was relatively large. The clothes from Wang Yuan's Garment Factory were really excellent in style. In a month, it can make four to five hundred yuan.

When Mother Weng settled the first month's account, she couldn't believe that such a small clothing store could make so much.

It wasn't just her. Father Weng was surprised as well. As someone who got a job all his life, he received dead-end wages. Even when there were subsidies or other benefits. Since he haven't done any business before. he didn't know that the profits here were this substantial.

His salary wasn't low, around one hundred yuan or so. But compared to Mother Weng monthly income, that was nothing.

Afterward, Mother Weng encouraged him to open a men's clothing store.

Father Weng wasn't willing to. He didn't know how to do business nor did he like doing business. Now the factory can keep going, he'll keep working. If he can't, he can rely on his wife for food when the time come.

Mother Weng laughed at him, saying he was going to be an old pretty boy? He wasn't young, so can't be called little pretty boy.

Because it was so profitable, Father Weng's reluctance to buy the shop had faded. If this continued, they will quickly recover the cost of the shop.

"This shop is doing well here. There's only such a clothing shop around this area." Lin Qing He commented.

"It's only this one right now. There will definitely be more in the future. No worry though. With such style and quality, there will be many repeat customers." Mother Weng smilingly said. Then she looked at her belly and spoke: "Still feeling uncomfortable?"

Chapter 556: Attitude toward business

When she first found out Lin Qing He was pregnant, it can't be described how surprised Mother Weng was.

After all, the oldest, Young Kai was already this big. She was actually pregnant? But apart from the initial surprise, that was nothing else. If they want to have a baby, then birth. They have that condition to. After all , they have it?

It wasn't bad to have a youngest son or youngest daughter.

But Lin Qing He's pregnancy was obviously not smooth. Mother Weng was lucky during her two visits as she was just dry-retching when she met her.

Seeing such large reaction, Mother Weng couldn't bear to watch.

Lin Qing He grinned: "It's better now. As long as I don't eat too greasy things, it's basically no problem."

"It's still not easy." Mother Weng remarked.

They were all women. Being pregnant and birthing children weren't trivial matters.

At first, Lin Qing He felt like life was coming to an end. But after thinking about it, she felt a little lucky.

How to say?

She slightly believed the old fortune-teller's words. She already got ligation and could still be pregnant. Wasn't it mysterious? And the old man also said that this was brought on by her fate-change.

What fate-change? That didn't exist at all. It meant the original owner had no fate of having a daughter. This daughter was destined by her own fate.

Since it was destined, can she escape? Whether it was early and late birth, it can still come. Lin Qing He hadn't reached the forty mark yet. Although this was advanced-age pregnancy, Lin Qing He felt her physical condition was fine.

If it came few years later, it will be life-threatening. So it was pretty good right now.

After staying with Mother Weng for more than an hour, Lin Qing He returned. She didn't go back to the dumpling shop. Instead, she strolled around other shops.

She also dropped by San Ni's side.

San Ni's son was called Pang Pang. He was nice and round. Obviously, he was well taken care of. He seems to be clever as well.

"Fourth Aunt, do you feel better now?" Zhou San Ni washed a cup and poured water for her.

Lin Qing He happened to be thirsty and drank the glass of water, "Much better. Not as unwell as before."

Back then, Zhou San Ni was thoughtful. She would make sour radish dices and send them two jars. Lin Qing He would occasionally snack on some. Although the effect wasn't great, the thought counted.

"I heard from your fourth uncle that your shop is rented out?" Lin Qing He said.

"En. We won't do business for the time being, so we rented it out first since it's there." Li Ai Guo smiled.

"That's not bad. It's more or less a side income." Lin Qing He nodded.

Prices had increased to another level this year. There were fewer things one can buy with the same amount of money. She had increased the wages of Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni. Before the couple was 80 yuan, this year it had risen to 140 yuan.

Thirty to forty yuan was enough for the couple to spend on living expenses. Pang Pang didn't have much expenses. Saving one hundred yuan a month wasn't much difficulty.

However, only one thousand two dollars can be saved in a year. Although it was a lot, they owe Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai a sum of money from buying a shop.

Li Ai Guo's intention was to watch the store for three years and then go out to do it alone. However, Zhou San Ni firmly disagreed on this.

First of all, the money they owed her fourth uncle and fourth aunt may not be fully returned in three years. They were now familiar with these things. However, even if fourth uncle and fourth aunt were willing to mentor them, how much did it cost to purchase the goods? This cost was huge!

Where do they get this money? Relying on her fourth uncle and aunt once, then twice. It can't be that they need to rely on them every time and take advantage of them?

They brought them to the capital and arranged work for them. What's more, they even lent such a large sum of money to help them buy a shop. Zhou San Ni felt it was enough.

So she planned to watch this shop and keep at it. Whenever they cleared their debt to her fourth uncle and fourth aunt and whenever they saves the capital for doing business, then they'll do it by themselves. Since the shop was currently rented, they aren't suffer a loss from the rental income.

Because Zhou San Ni was very persistent on this, Li Ai Guo could only listen to his wife.

It was rare to see his wife so decisive on something.

Of course, these matters hadn't been mentioned to Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai.

Lin Qing He sat here for a while. Thinking that there were other food available at home, she didn't take anything back.

It was almost dinner time when she got back.

Hu Zi had returned pretty early. He brought Chen Shan Shan back after the Lantern Festival. At that time, Lin Qing He was diagnosed with pregnancy. It was when her life was dark and she wasn't in the mood to care about him.

This year Huzi moved out by himself. He rented a place outside and started his career as a stall seller. As for the money he made, he still took it to his aunt, Lin Qing He.

It was worth mentioning that he already got his capital's household registration.

He was moved out before Weng Guo Dong. He had one household registration and one ID card. Nowadays, he was a veritable capital citizen that's not afraid of going anywhere.

Lin Qing He was very satisfied with this nephew. He was driven and hardworking. Moreover, he was a lot smarter after studying for two years than when he first came. He can take on bitterness.

As long as it didn't rain, nothing can stop his footsteps.

"Why did you come back so soon today?" Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"Aunt." Hu Zi was talking with his uncle. Hearing a voice, he turned around and smilingly greeted. He replied: "I'm lucky today. I sold out the clothes in advance and I have to buy another batch tomorrow."

"Occasionally take Shan Shan out to see a movie. Look at you, being busy everyday and got no time to accompany her." Lin Qing He said.

"I have." Hu Zi jollily responded.

Chen Shan Shan and him were now fiancé and fiancée. His household registration had been transferred and had reached marriage age. But he had no plans for this this year.

He want to make more money and buy a shop first. His uncle and aunt had told him to buy a shop if he have money. He can't keep setting up a stall like this.

He listened to them and wanted to make more money. After all, it really cost him a fortune to move his household registration this year.

"What were you talking with your uncle about? You stopped when I came in." Lin Qing He said casually.

"It's nothing. When I hawking wares, I ran into Sheng Qiang." Hu Zi shook his head and told.

There was nothing to say about this. He ran into Xu Sheng Qiang and Xu Sheng Qiang saw him. He originally wanted to say hello, but Xu Sheng Qiang glanced at him and looked away. So he didn't put a hot face on a cold butt.

The two didn't speak and both mutually agreed that they didn't know each other.

In the end, no one taught Xu Sheng Qiang. He really can't stand how Xu Sheng Qiang do business. His attitude was particularly bad.

After checking it out, customer bargained with him. He simply stated that if they want to buy, then buy it. If not, go away.

Was this how one do business?

That location was so good that all of his items were sold out. While only two of Xu Sheng Qiang's were sold.

With that attitude, people were all driven away by him.

Chapter 557: No saving for this daughter-con

Hu Zi sighed. It was no wonder Aunt told him to study. No matter what it was, as long as one was lacking in an area, they can learn.

He had learned a lot from the time when he watching the shops. Now the hawking business was getting better and better. This was because of the foundation laid by serving people in the past.

If not, letting him, a country boy, set up a stall? He didn't have the guts and the ability.

Business was about being social skills. This was what his aunt taught him. If people didn't do a good job as a person, then they were looking for trouble when they want to do business.

Hu Zi watched Xu Sheng Qiang's situation today and really wanted to say a few words. However, the other party didn't wish to talk with him, especially when seeing his business was so good and his side had no business.

Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows and spoke, "Is his business not as good as you?"

Xu Sheng Qiang had a temper. He hadn't learned how to be a decent person when he came to the capital. She wasn't optimistic about him setting up a stall like this.

Putting it more seriously, if he offended someone he shouldn't, then he was going to take a fall.

Hu Zi didn't find it anything to be proud of and said, "I was taught by you and had went to school and opened my eyes. My uncle taught me to be polite when doing business. No one on Sheng Qiang's side taught him. It's normal if it's not as good as my side."

"This explanation is wrong. It's not that no one taught him. There are people wanting to teach. The problem is that whether he want to be taught." Lin Qing He responded.

Lin Qing He was pitted by Xu Sheng Mei before, so she never gave Xu Sheng Qiang any good attitude. But her Qing Bai was kind.

He also want to hope for the best for him and even sent him to study. And what did Xu Sheng Qiang do?

She won't mention the old history but the five fingers were still long and short. So if he wasn't promising, there was nothing to say.

It wasn't like they owe him.

After Lin Qing He finished speaking, she reminded Hu Zi: "Doing business is doing business. Don't get involved in the rest. If you want to say a few words, he may not want to listen to you. Just do your own thing, understand?"

"Listen to your aunt." Zhou Qing Bai opened his mouth.

Hu Zi nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Go and set the table." Lin Qing He ordered.

This year, she didn't hold back. The food cost had risen to ten yuan for everyone. Still, ten yuan wasn't really much. One definitely can't eat such a meal when they go out.

A plate of scrambled eggs, a plate of stewed pork belly with potatoes, fried pork slices with pickle veg, and two plates of cabbage. The rest was a pot of seaweed and pork ribs soup.

The staple food was mantou. White flour ones and cornmeal ones.

The corn buns were requested by Lin Qing He. She liked to eat whole grains since her pregnancy started.

Those who came to eat were Second, Third, Gang Zi, and Hu Zi. The others weren't present. Si Ni will get back to work in April. She was still helping with Zhou Er Ni's babies.

"I heard that this is how Uncle's family ate many years ago." During the meal, Gang Zi commented while biting the mantou and eating slices of meat and pickled veg.

"Exaggeration." Lin Qing He laughed.

"That's right. How could there be so many dishes back then." Zhou Gui Lai rolled his eyes.

"Isn't there? Yang Yang came over during the summer vacation and said so." Gang Zi said.

"There wasn't this many dishes. Just two or three dishes." Lin Qing He spoke.

At that time, she was still in the countryside. Zhou Qing Bai had to work in the field every day. She was unwilling to work, so she didn't earn work points. She had to keep up with the food, right?

So the amount of eggs and meat weren't much, but basically they can be eaten every day. After all, she brought so many supplies over.

Because of difference in norms, Lin Qing He was naturally unwilling to save that little money and make Zhou Qing Bai work all day without enough warm food to eat.

Even if she didn't make anything delicious, he didn't dare to have any opinions. Still, her conscience wouldn't let her do that.

"Yang Yang must have saw it occasionally and remembered. Our family had a lot of dishes during the New Year." Zhou Gui Lai still remembered.

In fact, when it comes to food at home, the eldest, Zhou Kai, had the clearest memory.

He still remembered that when he was in high school, he went to eat at the home of one of his good classmates. The conditions in his home were pretty good.

It can be regarded as a warm hospitality to him, but the dishes at his home were worse than what he usually ate. No need to mention how bad it was. All in all, it lacked bit oil content.

When sleeping at night, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai chatted about this: "Now I am pregnant with this one, I keep remembering the days in the countryside for some reason?"

She reached what age? Already reminiscing the bitter and sweet matters.

But there was nothing bitter before. She was profiting from reselling food. With the materials in the space, her life was lively and vivid.

Even now, she didn't know what's going on.

"Maybe because we are going to have our own children?" Zhou Qing Bai pondered for a long time and forced out such a sentence?

Lin Qing He almost jumped up and scolded, "What do you mean? You mean, the boys aren't my son?"

Zhou Qing Bai got a scare from her and quickly coaxed: "No. I didn't mean that."

Lin Qing He snorted: "I forgive you for not having that meaning!"

When she first arrived, it was undeniable that she wanted to raise them up and teach them not to harm their surrounding. Then her mission would be completed.

But people's hearts were made with flesh. The three children were all brought up by her. Wasn't saying this piercing heart?

"Be careful. Don't stretch." Zhou Qing Bai urged.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll: "You haven't turned in the accounts for the past few months. How many shops have you bought?"

Zhou Qing Bai went to the cabinet and took all the land deeds. There were only two more land deeds and related documents. Lin Qing He was shocked when she saw the documents. My, my, the two land deeds were for factories?

"There's a lot of abandoned factory buildings. I went to inquire and see if they wanted to sell them. I bought them for 30,000 yuan each." Zhou Qing Bai explained.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Where's the money for this month?"

"I have booked two shops in excellent locations. One is worth 10,000 yuan. I plan to buy it at that time." Zhou Qing Bai told.

"I'm telling you beforehand. You're not allowed to mention to the boys that they don't have any share in the future. Including the one in my stomach. When we are old in the future, they will all be treated equally without any favoritism. You hear?" Lin Qing He looked at him as she stated.

It was no wonder that there was a saying that having a stepmother meant having a stepfather. Her man's heart was completely biased toward the one in her stomach.

But she wasn't a stepmother, she was a biological mother!

"That's impossible." Zhou Qing Bai bluntly shook his head.

Lin Qing He stared at him.

"The boys has grown up. We were still young when they were young. We can help no matter what. When Third comes out and wants to open a dumpling factory, we can support him because we are still young now. But once our daughter grow up, how old will we be? At that time, we don't have the ability to work at that time." Zhou Qing Bai flatly stated.

Lin Qing He glared at him.

"What should be given to them won't be shorted. However, I want to leave more for my daughter. They dare not have any opinions. Otherwise, I will break their dog leg and forget about having a penny!" Zhou Qing Bai declared.

Lin Qing He had only one thought. No saving for this daughter-con!

Chapter 558: Btts 558

Lin Qing He saw how righteous biased he was and decided not to talk to him about this for the time being. It was too early to discuss this now.

Since it was still early, no need to drag something so far away.

It had let her to see the stubborn side of her man.

She rubbed her belly and mentally remarked that this old-age birthed baby will have no worries after popping out.

Zhou Qing Bai slept with his wife in his arms. As for favoritism, there was no such thing. He had been looking forward for a daughter for more than ten years. What was wrong with doting?

Did he eat his three son's rice? Not satisfied? Then don't wait for him kick them out, just leave on their own initiative.

His logic was that overbearing and unreasonable.

A good night of sleep. When Lin Qing He got up the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai had already went to Su Da Lin to buy buns. The pork and carrot stuffing and the mushroom and pork stuffing were his wife's favorites.

Now Lin Qing He was pregnant, she gets hungry fast. Even when the little guy was small, the nutrients needed for development were all drawn from the mother's body. Naturally, Lin Qing He become hungry quite easily.

She had breakfast after getting up and washing up.

Have to say Su Da Lin's culinary was great. The skills he learned from his aunt had been remodeled and upgraded by himself. He had used this skill to support the family.

Su Da Lin was kind. The stuffing of this stuffed bun was very sufficient. Now that prices were rising, the bun shop had naturally increased too. Not much though. They were good-value buns.

Su Da Lin was famous in that area.

As long as one wanted to go a bun shop, they will choose the stutterer's bun shop.

Although it was called the stutterer's bun shop, Su Da Lin didn't mind. On the contrary, he had a good laugh.

Zhou Xiao Mei's face collapsed when she heard it. Su Da Lin had coaxed her, said he did stutter. The neighbors around called this without malice. With people's word-of-mouth, there were a lot seeking this place.

After being persuaded by Su Da Lin, Zhou Xiao Mei was no longer agitated. But she didn't give any smiles.

Still, everyone liked to interact with Su Da Lin. Stutterer was a good person. Honest and kind. He just struggled with talking and there was nothing wrong with this.

Lin Qing He ate the steamed buns and said, "I will go to Xiao Mei's and sit around today."

"Shall I take you there?" Zhou Qing Bai offered.

"No." Lin Qing He wasn't willing to let him follow. Others would look at her with strange gazes because this man was too nervous and had to support her as she walk...

Zhou Qing Bai urged, "Drink some soy milk. Da Lin just made it this morning."

"Soy milk has to be boiled a bit before it can be drunk." Lin Qing He responded.

"I know. With Da Lin's soy milk, don't need to worry." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He drank soy milk while eating steamed buns. It was really a good pairing. The deep-fried dough sticks and soy milk were originally the best match, but she preferred steamed buns and soy milk.

After eating, Lin Qing He went to stroll around Zhou Xiao Mei's side.

Su Da Lin wasn't in the shop, but Zhou Xiao Mei was. At this time, the business was still very good. There were people coming and going. Zhou Xiao Mei had adapted to this kind of environment and moved quickly.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, how come you're free to come over?" Zhou Xiao Mei grinned when she saw her fourth sister-in-law.

"I'm free every day now." Lin Qing He responded.

Beside keeping her English on track by reading books, she basically had nothing to do. Zhou Qing Bai didn't need her to touch anything. She just needed to be responsible for her good mood.

Zhou Xiao Mei gave her customer their change and was finally free. She spoke, "Fourth Brother came over and got some steamed buns and soy milk. Have you eaten, Fourth Sister-in-law?"

"I have." Lin Qing He saw that another customer enter. She went to find a place to sit down and let Zhou Xiao Mei work away first.

After busying for a long time, Zhou Xiao Mei finally got spare time and said: "That's how it was in the morning. People come and go."

"It has to be that the buns are delicious. They are good-value and sufficient quantity. I came across a few bun shops on the way. None of them were like this shop." Lin Qing He said honestly.

There were a lot of bun shops along the way. It wasn't the early 1980s anymore. This was the mid-1980s. Self-employed people were no longer uncommon.

There were still many people who have abandoned their literacy and went to the sea.

She came across four bun shops on the way. Their business couldn't compare to Zhou Xiao Mei's side.

Taking advantage of the fact that the steamed bun shop was temporarily empty, Lin Qing He whispered: "Da Lin steamed buns are truly good-value. Is this profit margin a bit low?"

Originally, her Qing Bai's profit margin wasn't high. However, the dumpling's price was increased by Third when he was in charge. This year, she was pregnant with a daughter and the price of dumplings went up slightly.

Regardless of the size of the dumpling shop, it wasn't a problem at all for the shop to earn 700 to 800 yuan a month.

"The profit isn't high, but Da Lin said there's no rush. Business must be done slowly." Zhou Xiao Mei was helpless when it came to this.

Her family's Da Lin was too honest. Pork, flour, etc. had all risen. His bun shop has risen because of these price rises. Besides, he basically made no profit.

Now the business was indeed getting better and better. Although the profit was thin, but the two of them work harder and it won't be difficult for them to make five or six hundred yuan a month.

But the word-of-mouth was really faultless. The whole surrounding area knew that the stutterer's bun shop was good value.

"Then do it slowly. Just follow Da Lin." Lin Qing He stated.

This was the difference between opening a shop by themselves and going out to set up a street stall.

The street stall was free and idle. It was fine to have a bad publicity. Just change the location and continuing to display their wares. This was also the reason why Xu Sheng Qiang can still keep going.

While opening a shop was different. The reputation of the shop was extremely important.

Although Zhou Qing Bai raised the price, he paid great attention to quality. The amount of dumplings still remained unchanged. As for the price increase, it can't be helped. Everything had gone up, so he must, right?

In contrast, Su Da Lin was more honest.

"I didn't criticize him. It is busy. Just a matter of effort." Zhou Xiao Mei had thought it though and nodded.

At this time, Zhou Xiao Mei went to serve the customer. The customer wanted a lot and smilingly said: "When I buy with your man, your man would throw in one for me."

"I can't add it now. Things are too expensive. Such a big bag, I only make a bun's money." Zhou Xiao Mei helplessly uttered.

The man smiled but said nothing.

"Really that Da Lin. Now that people come over to buy more, he still give one to others. I won't add one." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

Even she encounter someone difficult, she won't squabble with them. She can only give. But generally it wasn't.

"It's pretty good. One loose and one tight." Lin Qing He smiled.

"I will be able to return the money to Fourth Sister-in-law next month." Zhou Xiao Mei continued.

"No rush. Talk about it when you have it more relaxed." Lin Qing He said.

"It is relaxed. It's better to paid it back to you and Fourth Brother. That way, there is no money to lend to his cousin-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei pouted.

Chapter 559: Want to cause trouble but couldn't

"Lend money?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't have a problem with lending money. The main reason was that she didn't like her cousin-in-law's attitude. It felt like they owed her because they beckoned them to come to the capital.

From time to time, she would like to mention that it was due to her mother-in-law's good culinary that they can come here to sell buns together.

Wasn't this taking credit?

Su Da Lin had learned the skill from his aunt, but it wasn't all her recipe. He also had his own.

She and Su Da Lin remembered that the kindness of his uncle and aunt for taking care of them in the early years. Her cousin-in-law's frequent remark of not forgetting the kindness was another matter.

When her cousin prattled on, Zhou Xiao Mei directly talked back. Told her not to forget it was her Da Lin who brought them over!

"I don't want to borrow money. She can buy it when she has the money." Zhou Xiao Mei muttered.

"If you don't want to lend, then don't. You don't need to be angry and stress yourself. Just remember the kindness of Da Lin's uncle and aunt. As for your cousin-in-law's behavior, you don't have to endure with her." It went without saying Lin Qing He stood by Zhou Xiao Mei's side.

Having been with Zhou Xiao Mei for so many years as sisters-in-law, she knew Zhou Xiao Mei's temper.

To have such a big opinion, it must be because the other party made her feel unhappy. What more was there to say.

The money was her own. So if she don't want to lend, then don't.

"I think it should be her own idea. If she wants to borrow money to buy a shop, Cousin would have mentioned it to Da Lin." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

In fact, it was indeed her cousin-in-law's own idea. Of course, she had told her man about it, but was vetoed by her man.

Saying that Da Lin had bought the shop and didn't have much money left. He also bought a house and owed his wife's brother money? How can he possibly bring it up?

Furthermore, his cousin Da Lin was honest. He found a place for them to live and a place to open a shop.

Previously, he looked at this shop and found it pretty good. His wife said that the location wasn't as good as there. Well, this year it was a lot of lively.

His buns weren't as good-value as his cousin. And their profits were much higher. They earned a lot every month and saved a fortune from last year to now.

So he felt if he saved another two or three years, he can buy it himself. Why should he borrow money from his cousin?

However, his wife still went to look for Zhou Xiao Mei in private. He didn't know about it.

Lin Qing He responded, "Isn't this easy? Let Da Lin talk to his cousin. It's safer for Da Lin to bring it up."

Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. She did tell Su Da Lin to go over and mention it. Su Da Lin didn't object either.

Because their family really don't have spare money now.

After paying the family's current money to Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He, they still haven't fully paid off the debt. Still owed a sum because last year, his family moved their household registration and it cost two thousand yuan.

No matter how good the bun business was, it wasn't that exaggerated.

Su Da Lin's cousin expressed his understanding after hearing this. He knew his cousin's character, so he asked his wife. Sure enough, his wife had sought Zhou Xiao Mei in private. It went without saying the two quarreled a bit.

None of this affected this side.

After Lin Qing He's pregnancy reached four whole months, her movement became a little cumbersome. Although Lin Qing He was in good health, she was at that age. Her health couldn't be compared to when she was twenty.

"If you feel unwell, do come to the hospital to check it at any time." The doctor at the hospital advised. "You are an advanced age pregnant woman. You have to pay more attention to yourself."

"Thank you doctor." Lin Qing He nodded, and then came back with Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai was very nervous.

"Now that you are nervous?" Lin Qing He harrumphed.

"Wife, our daughter doesn't make trouble. It must be safe and peaceful." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Starting next month, prepare to go to Hai City. You go and explore the roads in advance." Lin Qing He instructed.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

He had thought about it. He had to find a place close to the big hospital to live. And buy another vehicle over there. A car.

When his wife go into labor, he can send his wife there as soon as possible.

These were all considered by Zhou Qing Bai. He hadn't told Lin Qing He yet. Lin Qing He didn't know this servant was so good at flashing money because Zhou Qing Bai didn't need to come to her to get money. He kept the money from the shops.

The income of those shops was increasing every month. More than 20,000 yuan. In two months, Zhou Qing Bai got the money he needed to buy.

These matters were left to Zhou Qing Bai. Lin Qing He just took care of her stomach with a peace of mind.

She exercised very carefully every day, so her physical strength wasn't bad. Other nutritional aspects were also very balanced.

Especially since the beginning of this month, Zhou Qing Bai loved to stew crucian carp soup for her.

Or crucian carp and tofu soup.

When Zhou Xiao Mei was pregnant in the past, Lin Qing He suggested to her to drink this. The effect was really effective. For example, Cheng Cheng brothers, Su Ya, and the youngest Su Tian, who had yet to go to school.

The first three were studious and very smart.

Now that the conditions were better, one of the emphasis was on education. Being so smart and flexible was definitely linked to the crucian fish soup they had in their mother's womb.

Lin Qing He couldn't stand the fishy smell during the first three months, but she still forced herself to eat some. Now there were more. Every day, it was just a bowl of milky white crucian carp soup.

Lin Qing He didn't go to work. With her current appearance, old Zhang from next door was muttering what was going on.

Mrs. Zhang whispered, could it be that she was pregnant?

Old Madam Zhang's eyes widened. Then she began to have ill-intention.

When Lin Qing He went upstairs that day, she saw her examining her belly. This little old lady didn't seem to hold kind-intention at first sight.

Lin Qing He didn't care at all. She blandly stated, "Zhang Mei Lian is still getting goods from my niece and nephew-in-law."

With one sentence, old Madam Zhang couldn't say half a word as if she was being pinched by her neck.

Lin Qing He swept her a glance: "If it spreads in the community, I won't suspect anyone else, old lady. I will only suspect old Zhang Family. Don't think about doing business."

Old Madam Zhang was enraged.

Turning around, she returned home. Mrs. Zhang asked and realized she couldn't cause trouble even if she wanted to.

If Zhang Mei Lian didn't give the family money, Mrs. Zhang would definitely personally report her without trouble. However, Zhang Mei Lian brought 20 yuan home every month to supplement the family.

Within it was the meaning of telling old Zhang Family not to offend next door old Zhou. They weren't seeking peace. Just don't cause trouble. After all, she was buying goods from Wang Yuan's side. As long as there was a word from old Zhou Family, Wang Yuan would instantly stop the supply.

Twenty yuan a month was a lot. So Mrs. Zhang persuaded old Madam Zhang to pinch her nose to admit it. Don't stir trouble or else younger sister would come back and fight at home?

Chapter 560: Go to Hai City in advance

Mrs. Zhang didn't know how much money Zhang Mei Lian made every month. She asked about it, but Zhang Mei Lian didn't say.

Before, she was always a miser. Now she was so generous, it must definitely be profitable.

If the stock was stopped, then she would definitely come home and make a ruckus. Don't even think about giving maternal family 20 yuan each month in the future.

As for reporting on Lin Qing He for over-birthing, a bad idea.

Mrs. Zhang, who had always considered things based on reality, persuaded old Madam Zhang. Old Madam Zhang was very angry, but it was about her daughter's clothing store. She really didn't dare to mess around.

During the New Year last year, Xu Sheng Qiang gave her a red envelope of fifty yuan!

Although old Zhang Family was threatened by Lin Qing He, Lin Qing He wasn't relieved. She couldn't trust old Zhang Family's character. Of course, also partially due to her belly. Currently, her belly wasn't obvious yet, but she will soon begin to show.

At that time, it couldn't be hidden. So when Zhou Qing Bai came back, Lin Qing He told him about it.

Zhou Qing Bai's expression sank.

"They were frightened by me and won't find trouble for the time being. Still, you have to speed up your schedule for the Hai City trip." Lin Qing He stated.

"I will arrange it tomorrow and go over the day after tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

He was going to Hai City. The dumpling shop wasn't going open because both brothers have to attend classes and weren't free.

While Aunt Ma meekly asked if she could managed the dumplings shop for him instead.

"Auntie, you know that this dumpling shop is for Qing Bai to pass the time." Lin Qing He said.

"I know. Just during the time you are out. When you come back, I will return the shop to you to handle it yourself and continue my employment. Otherwise this time will be too wasteful." Aunt Ma responded.

After all, she knew the dumpling shop business. It was really good. What a pity not to open the shop?

"The kind of dumplings I make is the kind of dumplings you make, Auntie." Zhou Qing Bai spoke.

"That's for sure. I won't dishonor this brand!" Aunt Ma nodded.

"If it's someone else, I won't be willing. Since it's Auntie, it's a different matter. Duration of our absence, the dumpling shop will be opened by you. You can use all the things here. As for the rent, let's take five yuan a month. You can give it to Second." Lin Qing He said.

"Seven yuan a month." Aunt Ma hurriedly responded. Five yuan was too cheap.

"Five yuan." Lin Qing He maintained, "Don't fight with me on this, Auntie."

Aunt Ma said embarrassedly: "Alright then. You can go to Hai City and nurture the baby. Don't worry about it here."

Lin Qing He nodded.

Although there were a lot of shops here, Lin Qing He wasn't worried at all. Her second and third son can handle the situation. Moreover, Ma Cheng Min's management was personally taught by her. The workers under her hand can proceed as normal. It can't go work anywhere.

It was only when Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and Gang Zi came back together did they hear about this matter.

"Leave so soon?" Zhou Gui Lai frowned.

"Can't be helped. Old Zhang Family from next door found out. That a group of people with insecure mouth. So we have to go ahead of time." Lin Qing He replied.

It wasn't too surprising that old Madam Zhang would suspect that she was pregnant. After all, they were neighbors.

Speaking of which, the school was really good to her. They didn't know that she was pregnant, but still let her lived in the house even after her resignation. The principal personally talked to her and let her rest for a year before coming back.

Lin Qing He didn't know if he knew. She treated it like he didn't know.

Actually, the principal did know. Old Wang had went over and given him a heads-up. That was why they could continued to live here. Lin Qing He said resignation, but in fact it was almost a temporary suspension.

As for the matter of over-birth, as long as it wasn't brought up in the open to him, he'll treated as if he didn't know. Who an say anything?

When Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and Gang Zi heard that it was old Zhang causing trouble, they were angry.

"What is there to be angry about? We're going over in the end. Just ahead of time." Lin Qing He didn't mind very much and said: "You can solve your meal by yourself in the future. The dumpling shop will temporarily taken over by Aunt Ma. You can go eat at your grandparent's place."

Si Ni, who lives in the dumpling shop, didn't need to move. She can continue to live there. Aunt Ma won't go up on the second floor.

"There's no need for Mom to tell us. However, where are you and Dad going? We can't be at ease." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"We don't need you to worry." Lin Qing He responded.

After informing the children at home, Zhou Qing Bai went to tell Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, Zhou Xiao Mei, and Su Da Lin the next day.

Lin Qing He made a trip to Mother Weng's side.

"What? Going to Hai City so soon?" Mother Weng blurted.

Lin Qing He had told her about her plan to go to Hai City, so she knew. But what month was it now?

"Can't be helped. That terrible neighbor got sharp eyes and had noticed. So I can only go over in advance." Lin Qing He explained.

"That wretched family. If they dare to speak out, just cut off her daughter's goods!" Mother Weng said.

She was so close to Lin Qing He, so Lin Qing He naturally wanted to give her a heads up. So Mother Weng knew the virtues of old Zhang Family and also knew that Xu Sheng Qiang had married their daughter.

"I threatened them like that yesterday. However, in a month, the pregnancy length isn't small. Better to leave early." Lin Qing He responded.

"Once you're there, it'll be an unfamiliar place." Mother Weng frowned.

"It's okay. Qing Bai is with me. He's taking care of everything. I don't need to worry about anything." Lin Qing He said calmly.

"When's the departure?" Mother Weng asked.

"Qing Bai will go there first tomorrow. Once he settle things, he'll come and bring me over." Lin Qing He answered.

Mother Weng said: "This is better. Saves you from running around. However, got to choose a good location. Best that it's close to the hospital."

"Qing Bai had said the same thing." Lin Qing He nodded and chatted with Mother Weng for a while before she return.

At home, Zhou Xiao Mei was waiting. She rushed over after hearing her fourth brother's words.

"Why did you come here?" Lin Qing He said.

"I'm so mad. Those rotten eggs from next door!" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.

Lin Qing He smiled: "They didn't say anything."

"When Mother knew, she was extremely infuriated and scolded Sheng Qiang a good bit over there." Zhou Xiao Mei told.

Mother Zhou was really mad this time. She directly scolded old Zhang's family for their lack of virtue. Rotten apples. She said that relatives in the distance can't compare to close neighbors. It is really bad luck to be neighbors with such neighbors!

Among them, Xu Sheng Qiang was also cursed at by Mother Zhou.

"Second and Third will have to eat with you in the future. Tell them to pay living expenses accordingly." Lin Qing He told.

"Is this worth talking about it?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded: "When you go to Hai City, you have to take care of yourself, Fourth Sister-in-law. This is the daughter my fourth brother looked forward to. If you have anything to do, do order him to do it. Don't make yourself tired."

Chapter 561: Make one's heart chaotic

Early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai set off for Hai City.

First, go to sort everything. Once the conditions were set up, he then come to pick up Lin Qing He. With his efficiency, it probably won't take a few days.

Lin Qing He waited at home. Later, she had ran into old Madam Zhang twice. Old Madam Zhang didn't even look at her.

There was no news spread in the community. Lin Qing He knew that this little old lady had submitted to her threats.

In fact, it wasn't just a threat. If she really dared to say it, Lin Qing He would really cut off Xu Sheng Qiang's business.

Obviously, they received benefits from Xu Sheng Qiang and Zhang Mei Lian. So, despite their expression being ugly and dark, they had to swallow it down.

She didn't guess wrong. Old Madam Zhang was so angry that her internal organs hurts because Lin Qing He's open attitude indicated that she was really not afraid of her going to report to the Women's Federation.

Zhang Mei Lian happened to come back this month and brought money for her mom. It was 20 yuan before. Zhang Mei Lian took 30 yuan since this month made a lot.

Old Madam Zhang got the money and felt a little more calm. She harrumphed, "If it weren't for Qiang Zi, see if I would report her!"

Zhang Mei Lian heard this with a bewildered look: "Who?"

"The one next door. At this age, she is still pregnant!" Old Madam Zhang harrumphed.

Zhang Mei Lian was stunned and uttered in surprise: "Teacher Lin is pregnant?" In fact, she even wanted to call her 'aunt' but didn't dare.

The more Zhang Mei Lian worked in the clothes shop, the more sweetness she tasted. It was really profitable. Now she and Xu Sheng Qiang earned nearly 600 yuan a month together!

Because the income was so impressive, Zhang Mei Lian wanted to repair the relationship with old Zhou Family.

On most days, Zhang Mei Lian often persuaded Xu Sheng Qiang to contact old Zhou Family. However, Xu Sheng Qiang's nature was really bad. He just won't go.

He said that he would just received scolding and criticisms if he went. So why go? What's more, he can also make money. Did he need to go butter up old Zhou Family?

Zhang Mei Lian wanted to connect with old Zhou Family. The relatives and friends were the same. Only by interacting, can they get promoted.

It was a pity that Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't up for it.

Old Madam Zhang snorted, "Isn't it just being pregnant? She got found out by me!"

Her sharp eyes weren't for display. She was saying why was her work suspended out of the blue this year. It didn't look like she had resigned. If she had resigned, she can't live next door.

Then it suddenly occurred to her that she had gained a lot of weight recently. When she stared at her belly, she wasn't sure at that time. Unexpectedly, the other party directly open her mouth to threaten her.

Old Madam Zhang got angry every time she thought of it.

"If it weren't looking upon your face, watch me report her for over-birthing!" Old Madam Zhang scolded.

When Zhang Mei Lian heard that she was really pregnant, she was still thinking about whether to bring a few baby clothes over. Her mom's following words had caught her off guard and almost scared the soul out of her.

"Mom, don't do stupid things. Xu Sheng Qiang and I relied on the clothing store to eat!" Zhang Mei Lian widened her eyes.

Her mom still wanted to report? Zhang Mei Lian's expression changed. If her mom report it, will this matter end like this?

Absolutely impossible. It will definitely be endless trouble. She and Xu Sheng Qiang's clothing store can make 600 yuan a month.

"What are you thinking about? Didn't I not report!" Old Madam Zhang disgruntledly said.

Zhang Mei Lian hurriedly stated: "It's good that you didn't, Mom. If you did, then don't think about continuing our business. She always find Xu Sheng Qiang displeasing to her eyes. Even if you don't think about us, you have to think about the 30 yuan I give you every month. If my shop doesn't make any money, I won't be able to bring back so much money!"

"Alright, alright. I didn't report it!" Old Madam Zhang responded.

She was mad about this point. If not, see if she will report her for over-birthing. At that time, she will be taken to the hospital for abortion. See if she won't suffer a loss to death!

However, she still have to think about her own money. So old Madam Zhang could only bear it.

Zhang Mei Lian breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she got back at this time, otherwise something really will happen!

It was impossible to say she was caring. She was just worried that her clothing store business will be implicated.

If that weren't the case, then she really didn't mind giving Lin Qing He some attitude.

After all, Lin Qing He had shown her a lot of attitude.

It was just that their side knew her mom knew. If she report Lin Qing He later, she will suspect her mom. And she, herself, will also be implicated.

So thinking about it, Zhang Mei Lian decided to drop it.

After all, there was no benefit in doing so. It was very likely to going to burn herself.

However, when Zhang Mei Lian returned home and she still told Xu Sheng Qiang about Lin Qing He's pregnancy.

Xu Sheng Qiang disgruntledly said: "Why tell me this? Whether she give birth or not, what does it have to do with me!"

If it was before, Zhang Mei Lian would try to persuade him a bit. But now, her mom had told her about being threatened.

"I just called my mother. My mother asked if you are pregnant." Xu Sheng Qiang told.

Zhang Mei Lian wasn't afraid now. After all, they got a marriage certificate and the money was in her own hands. Still, she responded like this, "What's the hurry? It's just that the fate hasn't arrived. Last time we both went to check, the doctor said no problem, right?"

"I'm not in a hurry. My mother is in a hurry." Xu Sheng Qiang said.

"What's with your mother. There's no point on being anxious on this kind of matter. Besides, I still want to live a two-person world with you. How wonderful it is with the two of us? Adding a child and it'll very annoying." Zhang Mei Lian spoke.

Xu Sheng Qiang didn't say anything. He didn't like children very much. It was what his mother said on the phone.

Zhang Mei Lian saw that he didn't talk about it anymore and was relieved. She turned the topic to Xu Sheng Mei.

"Really, your sister. We're one family now. She's still unwilling to come over to interact. The last time I went to see her, she didn't give me any good face. While your brother-in-law isn't bad." Zhang Mei Lian said.

Zhao Jun's attitude toward her was quite nice. He even sent her out last time and had said that he would come to the shop to have a look when he was free.

His gaze made people blush and heart beat. Looking at her straightly, it was embarrassing. It made one's heart feel chaotic.

Xu Sheng Qiang responded: "My brother-in-law is really good. The bottle of foreign wine we drank last time was given to me by him. He told me to bring it back for you to taste."

Zhang Mei Lian's eyes spun and said, "Then occasionally, we should bring Brother-in-law over to eat at home."

"We should. Since I came here, the person who treated me the best and is the closest to me is my brother-in-law." Xu Sheng Qiang stated.

Others like grandma, grandpa, maternal uncle, and maternal aunt, would just give out to him. It made one unable to hold their head high.

Chapter 562: Encounter a coincidence

Let's not talk about Xu Sheng Qiang's situation. Lin Qing He knew that Zhou Qing Bai was fast and felt that it would take four or five day.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Qing Bai came back on the third day of his departure.

It took one day to get to Hai City. Which meant he found a place in only one day and then caught a ride back?

Lin Qing He was shocked by this efficiency.

"It's our daughter's luck. There was a family who happened to be moving away and join the army. The whole family wanted to move there, so they wanted to sell their house. When I got there, I encountered it by coincidence. "Zhou Qing Bai explained.

There was some degree of joy in his voice. How can he not be overjoyed? He wanted to find a house with yard in the residential area around a major hospital and just happened to bump into someone who was about to move out.

The yard wasn't small. But because it was being sold as soon as possible, it wasn't too expensive. But this moment wasn't like a few years ago. It cost more than 9,000 yuan to settle a house with yard.

Zhou Qing Bai transferred the house deed in the morning and dressed up the property inside and out in the afternoon. He was quite satisfied.

Then he caught a ride early this morning and arrived in the capital at this time.

Lin Qing He felt like it came from a story and said, "Such coincidence that you can persuade the other party?"

"It's possible." Zhou Qing Bai said. The soldier son made the trade with him. The temperament of the soldier can be revealed at a glance. What's more, it was no problem to go the local area to transfer the house.

He was no longer a novice. He bought land foundations, factory buildings, and shops in the capital. Many of these were handled by himself. So he had already gained experience.

Lin Qing He beamed, "Speaking of which, our family got fate with Hai City."

Baby's father went over to look for a house to wait for the baby's birth and the house arrived on its own. Wasn't this predestined?

"I think it's very good over there. It's worthy of being a major city in later generations." Zhou Qing Bai remarked.

"Isn't it a major city now?" Lin Qing He gave him an amused eye-roll.

No matter when, Great Hai City was Great Hai City. A veritable major city.

Because the house was found so quickly, it went without saying they'll head over ahead of time. After all, they had tied up all the loose end here.

In the evening, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought the children over to eat at Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. While they were there, they mentioned that they would leave tomorrow.

"The plagued old woman from next door is one hell of a chicken woman!" Mother Zhou scolded. If it was not for that old woman, why would her son and daughter-in-law go to Hai City so quickly to nurture the baby?

How well they were living here. Her chickens were about to grow up. When the time, she can just killed them to nourish the body. Now she was going to Hai City, she can't eat any.

"At this time, don't talk about this, Mother." Zhou Xiao Mei urged. Then she told Zhou Qing Bai: "Fourth Brother, you have have all the furniture when you're over there. Although it's temporary, you can't let yourself suffer."

"Counting the days, the baby will be delivered in September. It can be cold and the diapers won't dry. So you have to buy a washing machine." Mother Zhou advised.

"I know." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Fourth's wife will have no one to talk to over there. It'll be very boring. Buy a TV. You don't lack the money now. It's okay to buy one to pass the time." It was Father Zhou who said this.

Mother Zhou stopped talking. A TV cost a lot of money. One can read a book when pregnant. After all, she won't live there for a long time. It enough that they buy a washing machine as it was practical. What need was there to buy a TV?

Not lacking was not lacking, but that wasn't how one spend money, right?

But Mother Zhou dare not say.

As for old Wang, he didn't say anything. He stuffed Lin Qing He with a wad of money: "Don't refuse. I know you don't lack, but this is my thoughts as a god-grandfather. It is for you to take care of your belly when you're at Hai City. You don't need to save money. Buy the necessary furniture and other items. When you want to come back, you can sell it as second-hand. All in all, have to live a good life."

Lin Qing He glanced at Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai nodded. Then she borrowed the money and said, "Uncle Wang, don't worry. We will definitely live well when we go to Hai City. You should pay more attention to your body in winter. Won't talk other stuff, but when the dried good shop send over the fish gelatin, this side will stew it. So you have to come over and drink some. Since our life is getting better and better now, you have to take care of your body."

Old Wang smiled: "I know this. Even if I don't come, Second and Third will send it to me."

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both returned home.

The children hadn't returned yet. Just for the two of them. Lin Qing He spoke, "Uncle Wang gave us a full thousand yuan."

It was all in large bundles. Ten notes in a bundle with a total of ten bundles.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded but didn't say anything about this. It was the old man's thoughts.

Lin Qing He took out the apples from her space and ate it. It was indeed his goodwill, but Mother Zhou clearly felt heartbroken for the money. She probably wanted to say not to spend the money that shouldn't be spent over there. However, she didn't say too much for fear that she seem to be too reserved.

Lin Qing He didn't care about that much either. After all, the older generations were like this. Wishing to split one penny to spend as two.

Zhou Qing Bai began to pack things up.

Lin Qing He's intention was that there was no need to pack up. Otherwise, how do they finish packing up? Just bring the necessary ones and sort the rest after reaching there.

Zhou Qing Bai responded: "It's no trouble. Have to bring these baby clothes and diapers."

That's right, he had prepared a lot of baby clothes for his daughter. Also, a very thick stack of diapers.

He washed each diaper by hand and put it away. Saying that he would use it later. He will wash it again half a month in advance.

He can really find things to do.

But seeing how he was happy, Lin Qing He was also happy to save worry and effort. She left it all to him.

After a short while, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai returned home.

"Dad, you haven't told us the address there yet." Zhou Gui Lai took out a notebook and said.

"Going for summer vacation?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at him and asked.

"Definitely have to go. If not then during my mom's delivery. It's enough that we can't accompany then. Can't we at least go during the summer vacation? Or is the place so small that we can't live?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"That's not it. There three rooms. Enough." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"It's fine then." Zhou Gui Lai was completely satisfied. He must live there during the summer vacation: "Dad, tell me. I'll remember."

Zhou Qing Bai gave him an address.

"Third, you have to come back and change with after half a month," Zhou Xuan stated.

"Second Brother, save it. You got to give summer tuition. Also, you have to take care of the account books at home. You are very busy." Zhou Gui Lai refuted.

"Then what are you doing?" Zhou Xuan coolly said.

"I'm going to wait upon our mom. Her belly will definitely be big by that time. Shouldn't I serve her?" Zhou Gui Lai said it as if it was natural.

Zhou Xuan didn't argue with him about this.

Lin Qing He paid the two of them no heed. One of the two have to stay here to manage the shops. As for who goes over, it depends on their own arrangements.

Chapter 563: New home in Hai City

Without much delay, Lin Qing He got on the train to Hai City with Zhou Qing Bai the second day after he returned.

The couple smoothly reached Hai City. Only then, Lin Qing He saw the detached house where she was going to nurture her baby and welcome her daughter's birth.

It was no wonder that Zhou Qing Bai was so happy. This house was indeed very good. It can be seen that the former owner loved tidiness. If not, Zhou Qing Bai can't change the interior completely.

Zhou Qing Bai bought new furniture and changed everything that should be changed. But most of them remained. After all, it wasn't that bad.

There was also a vegetable garden in the backyard.

"Buy baby chick and raise them?" Lin Qing He looked around and grinned at Zhou Qing Bai.

"Not buying. We can just go out and buy if we want to eat." Zhou Qing Bai shook his head.

He knew his wife love cleanliness. Raising chickens meant there will be smell. So they won't raise them. If they want to eat them, they can go to the market and buy them.

Lin Qing He nodded.

"Rest first. I'll take you out tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Although he only came this side for one day, he had explore the surrounding area. The conditions needed for living were all around here. If not, why would he instantly settle for here.

Lin Qing He was indeed a little tired. She went into the room to rest. A fan was taken out of the space. With the fan blowing, she got on the bed to sleep. Not long later, she fell asleep.

People who were pregnant were easily tired. Least of all, after a long ride. Even if she have slept during the journey, she was still drained.

Zhou Qing Bai started to clean the house.

Before, he just cleaned the main bedroom and replaced the furniture. He didn't have time for other places. Since the former owner really loved to be clean, it wasn't too dirty.

A short while later, someone knocked on the door.

Zhou Qing Bai went to answer the door and saw that it was an old lady. She held a handful of cabbage in her hand. She smiled and said, "You are the new neighbors who bought old Gu house? I live to your left. Everyone call me old Madam Jiang. This is cabbage grown by myself in my yard. You can eat it."

Zhou Qing Bai accepted it and responded, "Aunt Jiang, my surname is Zhou. My wife is currently sleeping. She had been travelling for the whole day."

"It's not a problem. You go and rest too." Old Madam Jiang jollily replied.

She didn't enter the house either. She turned around and went back to her house.

As soon as old Madam Jiang got home, she spoke, "It's really an foreigner. Not our local."

Her spouse, old Mister Jiang responded: "I told it wasn't and didn't believe me. Judging by his accent, they seemed to be from the capital city?"

"Would people from the capital city come over here to buy a house?" Old Madam Jiang remarked.

"What's the matter? Is our side that bad? Those who can take a fancy to here got good eyes." Old Mister Jiang said: "It's just that old Guo's side aren't be very happy."

"They aren't happy? What is there to be unhappy about?" Old Madam Jiang asked.

"They've been eyeing this house a long time ago. Since knowing Bian Family was going to follow their son, they wanted to buy it." Old Mister Jiang explained.

Mrs. Jiang said: "Bian Family had put it on sale for several days. It was not until they encounter Young Zhou and sold it to him. Why would Guo Family have complaints?"

"You don't know. Old Guo Family is thinking about lowering the price. That way Bian Family would sell it at a low price. Since no one was buying it for a good few days, they were about to loosen up and cut the price. Now surnamed Zhou bought it. Would they be pleased?" Old Mister Jiang expanded.

"Truly laughable. Such a large property, it isn't expensive at this price. It's still considered cheap. If it weren't for Bian Family being in a rush to move, it would cost 10,000 yuan and up. They aren't satisfied with such benefit and end up with the house being sold to another. Do they still want to find fault? Judging from Young Zhou's big round waist, he's not someone easy to bully." Old Madam Jiang scoffed.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't know that he had accidentally messed up other people's scheme. At that time, when he was buying house, he felt the price was right for the property. Without any hesitation, he settled it at once. Naturally, there was nothing to say.

He cleaned up the house inside and out before he went to boil the water. His wife loved cleanliness and must take a bath when she wakes up.

This side use coal. The coal was still left behind by the former owner. There wasn't much. He had to buy it tomorrow.

When the water was ready, he washed up before waking his wife.

Lin Qing He slept for more than an hour. She felt completely refreshed and said, "Make me a bowl of noodles."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded and cooked a bowl of cabbage and egg noodles.

Lin Qing He took a shower and came out comfortably. Then she began to eat. There were a lot in the large bowl. Still, she actually devoured it all.

"My head is a little itchy." Lin Qing He mentioned with a satisfied expression after eating.

"It's getting late today. It won't dry if washed. I'll wash it for you at noon tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything then. She started reading after eating. Zhou Qing Bai went to wash the clothes. Tomorrow, household equipment should be bought. Washing machines, TV sets, and the likes shouldn't be left out. They were going to spend more than half a year here.

While Lin Qing He was reading, Zhou Qing Bai was working. He wasn't idle after he was done, he headed to the kitchen.

"What are you going to do?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Get you some supper." Zhou Qing Bai answered. He remembered his niece, Zhou Er Ni had a big appetite when she was pregnant.

Lin Qing He said, "No need. I won't be hungry if I'm full from dinner."

However, Zhou Qing Bai still went to prepare. He made a bowl of ribs and lotus seed congee and set it aside. There was no time to go out to buy vegetables or anything. These were all materials taken from Lin Qing He's space.

Lin Qing He felt that he was doing something unnecessary. But when she was about to go to bed after nine o'clock, she was a little hungry and wanted to drink a few mouthfuls. In the end, she had a large bowl of congee.

En, they had dinner a bit too early, at six o'clock.

After making an excuse for herself, Lin Qing He slept with no burden. Zhou Qing Bai was in a good mood and went to sleep with his wife in his arms.

The next morning, Lin Qing He slept in again. When she woke up, Zhou Qing Bai had already gone to the morning market and was busying away in the kitchen right now.

Listening to the sound of meat chopping in the kitchen, Lin Qing He felt that it wasn't to bad to be pregnant with this child after so much difficulty.

It let her see another side of her family's old man.

She didn't have to intervene in anything. It was all taken care of.

After she got and freshened up, Zhou Qing Bai spoke, "Why don't you sleep more?"

"No more. Should go for a walk today." Lin Qing He replied. She had slept enough. Her energy had been accumulated. She should go visit the neighbors.

However, the family still lacked the large appliances, which had to be bought at the mall. So the couple headed to the mall together after having breakfast.

The man who sold Zhou Qing Bai the house took him to several places. One was a market. Another was a big shopping mall. There were also the school and hospital.

They were all in the area.

Otherwise, how can it say that this yard was really a coincidence. The surrounding amenities were all in line with Zhou Qing Bai's needs.

Chapter 564: Btts 564

The to-buy were TV set, washing machine, and refrigerator.

These were a must in a house.

As for other large appliances, there were none. Lin Qing He had her own fan. It was taken out to use. As for the rest, there were none.

When they bought it, they asked the mall to send it over. Then the two of them properly shopped around.

Lin Qing He was quite satisfied after shopping. She went to find a phone and called Zhou Xiao Mei. The small convenience shop went to get Zhou Xiao Mei to answer the phone. Knowing that she would call today, Mother Zhou brought little Su Tian over there and waited.

Mother ushered Zhou Xiao Mei to continue doing business, while she herself came over and waited for the call. After estimating the time, Lin Qing He called.

Upon hearing that it was her mother-in-law, Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Mother, don't worry. Now we are here, everything is fine. The farmer's market and hospital are nearby. The house is quite spacious."

Mother Zhou listened and said, "That's good. That's good. Since you gone to an unfamiliar place, it's best to lie low and not cause trouble with others. Peacefully rent there for more than half a year and then come back."

She didn't know her son and daughter-in-law were going over there to develop real estate while they nurture the baby.

Mother Zhou chatted for a long time before she hung up. Her face displayed relieved.

Seeing her like this, Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law have settled in, right?"

"All settled in." Mother Zhou replied: "This pregnancy isn't easy. They have to run off to Hai City to give birth."

"They have to go there to give birth. Otherwise, if old Madam Zhang from next door wants commit a dead fish with a broken net some day? What shall we do then?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.

What Zhou Xiao Mei was basically saying was calling old Madam Zhang problematic.

Her fourth sister-in-law was going go there sooner or later or have the baby. If she wasn't caught by old Madam Zhang, it would have been two months later. Previously, they had planned to leave during the summer vacation.

Mother Zhou spoke: "Now that they have moved over there, don't bother with that dead old woman. By the way, next time your eldest sister calls, don't fetch me to take her call. Had enough of her. She can't even teach daughter or son well either!"

Mother Zhou was afraid of getting reported too. After all, that wasn't a virtuous old lady. She had heard it from the old ladies in the park. This matter was very strict. Even seven month pregnancy was aborted.

Zhou Xiao Mei said, "Let's not talk about Eldest Sister. Tian Tian should go to school next year. It's better to study. Makes one sensible."

"Yes. Study more. Our old Zhou Family can be studious." Mother Zhou nodded.

"Mother, come on. Our old Zhou's studiousness was brought out by Fourth Sister-in-law. The last dozen or so generations were all mud-legged peasants. Still studious?" Zhou Xiao Mei rolled her eyes.

Mother Zhou sighed.

This was true. Whether it was Yang Yang from first branch or Wu Ni from third branch, it was all brought out by Fourth's wife.

She started it all. Otherwise, none of the family valued studying. Mother Zhou used to think that studying was useless.

When Eldest Sister-in-law sent her girls to study, the family had split. If not, Mother Zhou wouldn't had given approval. Since the family split, they were two families. She can't intervene.

Look now, each of them were educated.

"Nurture them well. After you raised them right, your four will also be college students in the future and you will be able to give glory to your ancestors!" Mother Zhou stated.

Zhou Xiao Mei liked to hear these words and grinned: "I don't expect them to be as good as Da Wa and the boys. If they can even get admitted to an ordinary university, then Da Lin and I will be satisfied."

She had discussed with her family Da Lin. Now that they owned a shop and a house, they save the money once the money owed to her fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law is paid off.

Why save? To support these four children to university. As long as they can pass the exam, the couple will pay for it no matter whether it is a son or a daughter!

It wasn't easy to provide for four college students, so the two of them had to work hard.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were currently talking at Jiang's house next door.

Because of a handful of cabbage, they naturally have to come to say thank you.

The interaction between people was like this. Express gratitude and see what kind of person they were. If they can get along, then they can keep socializing. If they don't, then just be acquaintances.

Lin Qing He had a good impression of Jiang Family's old couple. After returning home, she told Zhou Qing Bai: "When bored in the future, it's not a bad idea to go over to sit and listen to the older generation's experience."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai knew what her attitude was and nodded. Seeing that it was nearly time, he went into the kitchen to cook.

Old Madam Jiang and old Mister Jiang were also talking next door.

"This couple seem pretty good." old Madam Jiang remarked.

"They do." Old Mister Jiang nodded.

It was just the two of them here. At this age, they had no children? But right now, the friendship was shallow. They didn't go in depth. Still, their impression of the new neighbors was really good. They can socialize more.

As for whether old Guo family was happy or not, old Jiang Family didn't care.

Zhou Qing Bai served steamed rice in the afternoon, which was paired with braised pork belly, Chinese cabbage and loofah soup. A decent meal.

Only the two of them, so not many dishes needed.

Lin Qing He continued to read after eating. Because she had brought a lot of books over. Some were her own reading and some was for early child education.

Reading more books when one was pregnant was good for the baby.

After Zhou Qing Bai freed his hands from chores, he spoke, "Wife, let's go buy a sedan car?"

Lin Qing He, who immersed in the book, gave him a puzzled look: "Why do you want to buy a car all of a sudden?"

"Although it is close to the hospital, it will take more than ten minutes to get there. When you are about to give birth, there will be a car to take you there." Zhou Qing Bai explained.

"Just ten minutes. I'll walk over." Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll.

She thought it was a major event. Delivering a baby wasn't birthing it as soon as the stomach hurts. There was a period of pains. If it ends with some pain, then the time is enough. There is no need to worry.

“I think it’s also convenient to have a car. There are many places around. We can go shopping. If there is a good location, it’s no problem to buy it. Although a car was expensive, it can be used for a long time. We will have to buy it sooner or later. Buy it early meant we can use it early," Zhou Qing Bai persuaded.

The reason sounded logical but Lin Qing He knew that the biggest reason was that he was worried the ten minutes journey will delay the birth of his daughter...

"Fine." Lin Qing He pondered for a while before nodding. It wasn't a bad idea to own a car. It made buying real estate easier.

Moreover, with the current conditions at home, it was affordable. As for how to bring it back in the future? It was simple. Call Zhou Xuan or Hu Zi to come over and drive it back.

Although it wasn't close, it can be driven back.

Chapter 565: Network support

After making this decision, the couple bought a car.

As for the Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai, they were a little worried about whether their mom could get used to Hai City while Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai sat in their own car.

Such a sedan car was about thirty-eight thousand. Truly a luxury product. Lin Qing He couldn't help but feel heartache.

Thirty-eight thousand can buy two or three big houses in Hai City.

But thinking about the savings at home now, she no longer minded. Lin Qing He was delighted about buying a car.

What's more, driving such a car back to their area had caused a large stir.

It was unknown what the new couple do. Unexpectedly, they drove a car back in a blink of an eye.

Those who can drive a car at this time were marks of someone rich no matter where.

Who can afford this level of luxury without money? Not to mention buying it, one may not know how to drive it.

But look. Who was driving it back? It was Lin Qing He who drove it back.

My my, had never seen a woman drive a car.

Lin Qing He had wanted to try out the car feel. Initially, Zhou Qing Bai disallowed it, but Lin Qing He insisted.

It was no problem. She was just pregnant. She read in the newspaper before that a pregnant mother was a female taxi driver. The baby in her belly can drive too.

She drove it for a while. What was all the fuss about.

But when she drove over to the community, it had certainly caused quite a stir.

They couldn't tell this couple was rich.

Among these neighbors, there was old Guo Family, whom had previously wanted to buy the former owner's house. It was impossible to say old Guo Family didn't dislike Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai.

Old Bian's son was about to budge and sell it to them for eight thousand yuan or so. Who could have known Zhou Qing Bai would pop out halfway out of nowhere. He didn't even hesitate.

They had wanted cause trouble, but they didn't know the origin of these two people. So they wanted to check it out first and made sure they got no stuffing. Then they will sort out these two foreigners.

Who knew that Zhou Qing He and Lin Qing He drove back in a sedan car.

Now their original thoughts became non-existent. No wonder when they heard that the price of this house and didn't even bargain. Instantly bought it. It turned out that they were so rich!

Therefore, old Guo Family can only put it away their little thoughts. Can't afford to provoke such rich people. Nor should they provoke someone that shouldn't be provoke

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were being spectated. However, only old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang were familiar.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai greeted old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang.

Look at that familiar tone. Everyone around was shocked. They sought old Mister Jiang in private and inquired.

Were they their relatives from somewhere?

Old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang just laughed it off and said they were from the capital. As for the relative part, they didn't deny nor confirm it. Still, it caused the surrounding neighbors to misunderstand. They thought they were relatives of old Jiang Family.

They never heard that they got relatives in the capital. It was no wonder that they were some impressive and rich. They were actually from the capital

Old Guo Family soon heard about it and then scolded, "I was saying how could there such a coincidence. Once the yard was vacated, someone came to buy it. It turned out that they leaked the news."

That house was really nice and spacious. If their family bought it, they don't need to squeeze a lot of people in old Guo's house. Half can move in there. Wouldn't that much more comfortable?

But nine thousand or so was too expensive. Of course, it was actually a lot lower than the market price. Can't be helped. Old Bian Family was selling it in a hurry. If not, with the current market situation, such a house would be over ten thousand.

But even if it was reduced a lot, it was still expensive for old Guo family. So they wanted to reduce it to around 8,000.

Unexpectedly, someone grabbed it first.

What's more, it was someone rich, who can afford a car. Today, they bought a large appliances like TV, washing machine, refrigerator and so on. How much did it cost?

Absolutely rich people!

Lin Qing He didn't care about that much. She was currently waiting to eat at home. She was hungry.

Zhou Qing Bai steamed rice and cooked two dishes and soup. Once it was done, it was served and the couple had dinner.

As for the surrounding discussion, they paid it no heed. They just moved in, so there will be attention. It will naturally die down after a while.

When old Madam Jiang from next door came and knocked on the door, Lin Qing He was reading in the yard. Zhou Qing Bai was washing dishes and chopsticks.

Seeing this scene, old Madam Jiang was stunned. Then she smilingly remarked: "Young Zhou, you really dote your wife."

Zhou Qing Bai wasn't young anymore. He was in his forties. However, old Mister Jiang was in his sixties. So he naturally address him as Young Zhou.

"Auntie, you have come. Sit down." Lin Qing He grinned.

Old Madam Jiang came over and sat down. She jollily remarked, "Your spree today had shocked the whole surrounding area."

Lin Qing He smilingly replied, "It's due to him liking to toss around."

Old Madam Jiang said: "My son is the deputy chief, there's no worry about this area. You two move with great fan-fare. My partner and I want to let you live a little bit more peacefully, so you won't be eyed on. Just now, someone asked whether you are distant relatives or not. I didn't deny it."

Lin Qing He understood. This was to help give them network support.

Although she and Zhou Qing Bai had no life worry, she will not refuse someone's kind-intention. Zhou Qing Bai was the same.

The two thanked old Madam Jiang.

"It's nothing. Seeing you, I get a close feeling." old Madam Jiang jollily said: "What's more, I want to come over and listen to you telling me more about the capital city. I hadn't been there yet. I didn't go to many tourist spots either."

"That's not a problem. There's no time this year. The year after, come over to the capital. I will get someone to be a tour guide for you. You can go anywhere you want." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"Alright. The old man and I were pining to see the national flag raising. For so many years, we haven't went over. Also, the Great Wall." Aunt Jiang smiled.

After chatting for a long time, old Madam Jiang went back. This time, she came here to string the event. That way, there won't be a leak.

Never thought old Mister Jiang and old Madam's son was a deputy chief. It was no wonder that this side seems to be respectable.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai merrily commented, "Jiang Family's old couple are quite nice."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Although the two of them were self-sufficient, it wasn't bad to have a good neighbor. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. It was just the two of them. Maybe they have to ask others for help?

But it was precisely because of this incident that Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai completely settled in here.

Many people still come to inquire about matters in the capital.

The door was really lively for two days. After that, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went out often and weren't at home.

Chapter 566: Fourth Sister-in-law's heart is big

Zhou Qing Bai wanted to go by himself. Her months were still small, so there was no problem. He can work away for a month or two and look around for some properties.

Then let his wife drop by old Madam Jiang's side or invite old Madam Jiang to come and watch TV at their home.

Once her belly grow bigger later, he will definitely not leave her side one step. At that time, there will be no time.

However, Lin Qing He refused to agree. She insisted on going with him. If not, she would be bored when she's alone. As for old Madam Jiang, it wouldn't be boring. She had went to the factory and brought some handicrafts back to do it. She can do it while chatting.

However, Lin Qing He wanted to explore.

Zhou Qing Bai saw her determination and took her with him.

After half a month, they bought five detached house and three excellent location shops one after another, Naturally, a lot of money was spent.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't plan to do business here. Just wanted to keep it for its value. Truthfully, it wasn't cheap at all. Because the location was good, it was pricey.

"What were you occupied with? It's getting hotter and hotter these days." Old Madam Jiang came over and chattered.

"Qing Bai said to explore around. Or find some business to do." Lin Qing He poured her a cup of chrysanthemum tea and replied.

"Doing business is pretty good. I heard that the profit is quite high. One of my maternal nephew opened a furniture business." Old Madam Jiang commented.

"Is it his own furniture factory or he source from the factory?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Of course, sourcing from the factory. It's not a trivial matter to open a furniture factory. The capital needed is a lot." Old Madam Jiang answered.

Lin Qing He didn't understand this sector. Zhou Xia from Second Brother's family was in this sector. Her Qing Bai hoped that he could start his own business.

From the looks of it, it won't be easy.

Zhou Xia was pretty good. If he had the courage to open his mouth with his uncles to borrow money to open a carpentry workshop, then it won't be bad idea to expand it gradually in the future.

After all, he can't seek food for a lifetime under his master, right? Can't raise his head in that whole life then.

However, Lin Qing He wouldn't open this mouth herself. Zhou Xia's wife wasn't someone easy to get along with. Her side didn't need to flock over. It was up to Zhou Xia.

"Carpentry is really popular now. My maternal nephew have a sharp mouth and helped the furniture factory receive several orders. He gets a middleman fee." Old Madam Jiang spoke.

Lin Qing He nodded. If one had the grasped that craft, it won't be just living well now. The future too. How much does a chair cost? Especially for a rich family.

After half a month, Lin Qing He stopped going out. She found time and called Zhou Xiao Mei.

Because it was the afternoon, Zhou Xiao Mei was free. So she came to pick her call.

The two sisters-in-law chatted for a long while. Most matters were same old. Zhou Xiao Mei focused on the shop's business.

"I heard from Gang Zi that Er Wa and San Wa reformed the shop. The business has risen a lot." Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned.

"What reform?" Lin Qing He froze.

"Seems to be doing some big promotions. It was mainly proposed by San Wa. There's a big promotion every day. They even got a loudspeaker and placed it at the entrance. That's a large expense. They also bought ten electric fans back. Every clothing store had two set up. Saying that it will be hot soon and there will be cool air when guests enter the store then." Zhou Xiao Mei told.

Lin Qing He was really stunned. She didn't expect that her stinky third boy was so talented in the service industry. He started to discounts, big promotions and customers experience.

"Let him be." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Xiao Mei choked and spluttered, "Fourth Sister-in-law, you're not going to lecture San Wa? When Father and Mother knew, they both said he is messing around. If you guys know, you will definitely be angry."

"What's there to be angry about? It sounds pretty good. Has the sales volume increased?" Lin Qing He merrily responded.

"I heard that there was a big increase, but our parents didn't believe it." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"Both boys know what they are doing. Let them mess away." Lin Qing He said.

Have to say, because of Lin Qing He's willingness to let go rein, all three were independent when out on their own. Each got their own ideas.

It should be expected. Lin Qing He was a nonchalant mother. Before coming here, she never seriously date and instantly became a mother.

Want her to be caring, she don't know how to. She only made good food and then made sure they dressed warmly. She forbid them from bullying people outside and ordered them to pay attention to safety when playing in the river.

It was almost growing up free range.

In the middle, she had took her eldest son to study away from home and left the father and sons to support themselves at home.

After Zhou Xiao Mei hung up the phone, she admired her fourth sister-in-law. She knew her Fourth Sister-in-law had a big heart before but never expect her heart to be so big.

Letting the children play around with so much business.

Zhou Xiao Mei came back and Mother Zhou asked her about it.

"Fourth Sister-in-law said no need to worry about it. The brothers know what they are doing, so let them be." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

Mother Zhou was stunned: "Er Wa is fine. San Wa that brat don't know to save money. He got such wasteful hand. Is it really alright to let him toss around?"

He bought a dozen fans in one go. Each shops gets two. It was said that they were for customers. Also, those big discounts.

It was said that a piece of clothing cost seven or eight yuan. On discount, it was five or six yuan. The purchase price wasn't low. What were they earning? There were also labor costs, which were very high. A monthly salary was 70 yuan. Each shop have more than 200 yuan labor cost each month.

Because Mother Zhou was deeply worried that her grandsons might mess up the business, Zhou Xiao Mei waited for Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni to bring their twins over for dinner. Then she asked them together.

"Grandmother is worried about this. I think Third is good at doing business. He has a talent for it." Wang Yuan remarked.

"Does it really make a profit? From what I see, it look unreliable. The kid is messing around." Mother Zhou said.

"It's not messing around. He's quite good at doing business. With the discount price, the profit low, but the clothes sales have gone up. The profit is higher than before. I don't know how he comes up it." Wang Yuan spoke.

After hearing him say this, Mother Zhou was slightly relieved: "Now Fourth's wife's job is gone, they'll rely on these shops. So I am worried that he will ruin them."

"The two brothers are all college students, so there's no need for you to worry, Grandmother." Zhou Er Ni followed up.

Mother Zhou smiled: "Though they are college students, they're still young."

"Not so young. Zhou Xia will get married this year." Zhou Er Ni pointed out.

"When did it happen?" Mother Zhou was shocked.

"I talked to my mother on the phone the day before yesterday. My mother said that the betrothal gift has already been given. Waiting for the new house to be built this year now. At that time, he will marry his wife into the family and hold a banquet together," Zhou Er Ni told.

Chapter 567: Btts 567

Zhou Xia and Zhou Xuan were born in the same year. They were both the same age.

This year, they were both nineteen but he was about to get married.

Lin Qing He called back to chat with Eldest Sister-in-law. Only then did she knew this.

"This made Second's wife ecstatic. I haven't seen her act so proud for many years. It's just this daughter-in-law isn't easy to serve." Eldest Sister-in-law said on the phone.

Eldest Sister-in-law had a good temper. She wasn't someone who would make things difficult for her daughter-in-law. Although she won't do that, she won't lower herself onto the floor to her daughter-in-law's boot.

Zhou Xia’s girlfriend was called Ma Miao Miao. She had been there once before. Eldest Sister-in-law thought the relationship was going to disintegrate. After all, that attitude was really bad.

Unexpectedly, they continued dating. This year, the betrothal gift was given and she was going to enter the door.

Eldest Sister-in-law recalled Second Sister-in-law's behavior. She really can't watch it: "Almost treating her like an ancestor."

"As long as she is happy to." Lin Qing He merrily replied.

"I don't understand what she's aiming for. Aiming to have a daughter-in-law from the city? Can she be reliable in the future?" Eldest Sister-in-law expressed her concern of the actual situation.

She was a rural woman who was born and raised in the countryside. She pursued the principle of raising son to defend against old-age.

If the son married such a daughter-in-law, it was fine when they are still young. What about when they are old in the future? Can they rely on them?

"There is one at home," Lin Qing He pointed out.

"Can't count on him. He's incomparable with his brother. Completely like his mother." Eldest Sister-in-law said before changing the subject: "Let's not talk about this. How are you and Fourth Brother doing?"

"How old are we? Can we treat ourselves badly? Since Xia Xia getting married, Eldest Sister-in-law, give twenty yuan in red envelopes to him for me." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay." Eldest Sister-in-law nodded.

It was only right to. The amount of money to give was any. She intended to give twenty.

As for whether Zhou Xia's wife was good or not, they will just to talk about it privately. There was no get involved. After all, they weren't going to live them. It was overboard to interfere so much.

Lin Qing He hung up the phone and came back to tell Zhou Qing Bai about it.

Zhou Qing Bai stated: "He's nineteen, can get married."

In rural areas, majority got married at the age of eighteen. There were even at seventeen.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll. She felt slightly fortunate: "Fortunately, our family doesn't want to do that so fast." Otherwise, it would be a bit embarrassing.

The mother-in-law and the daughter-in-law supporting their stomachs together. Can't even watch this matter.

Zhou Qing Bai was in the middle of killing a chicken. He understood what his wife meant and jollily said: "Fry chicken tonight? And then simmer a chicken soup?"

"All right." Lin Qing He nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai fried chicken meat. Then picked the backyard's green pepper and stir-fried it. Afterward, the chicken soup was stewed. That was it.

After eating, Lin Qing He turned on the TV and watched it. Old Madam Jiang came to visit. Once again, she saw Zhou Qing Bai doing the dishes and pots. She emotionally remarked to Lin Qing He: "It's the first time I see a man like Young Zhou in my life. You are really blessed."

Lin Qing He said: "It's just a little housework. Auntie, you are saying it like it's a major matter."

"My family's old man is someone who doesn't help straighten the fallen soy sauce. Forget about asking him to do housework." Old Madam Jiang commented.

Lin Qing He poured water for her and said, "I have been working for half of my life, so he got to let me relax and enjoy."

Old Madam Jiang laughed. After a while, old Mister Jiang also came over. The two of them didn't have a TV. Lin Qing He bought a color TV here, so he came over to watch it.

What's more, they can chat with Zhou Qing Bai. Lin Qing He grabbed a book and read it.

Old Madam Jiang merrily conversed with Zhou Qing Bai. Old Mister Jiang glanced occasionally over and saw that Lin Qing He was reading all English. He was surprised: "Young Zhou's wife, this is an English book?"

"En." Lin Qing He nodded.

"English book? Can you understand it?" Old Madam Jiang was also surprised.

"I teach English." Lin Qing He told.

Old Mister Jiang and Old Madam Jiang was shocked this time: "Are you a teacher?"

Lin Qing He smilingly responded, "I came here to nurture fetus."

Old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang was stunned once again. Then their gaze went to her belly. It wasn't obvious yet. Still, it can be seen that Lin Qing He's complexion was very good.

Lin Qing He didn't think there was any wrong in telling. After all, they'll know later. She didn't look pregnant now. But when she looked at it while taking a bath, her belly had started to bulge out.

"Why did you come here when you are pregnant?" Old Mister asked in puzzlement.

"Do you need to ask?" Old Madam Jiang gave him an eye-roll.

"Over-birth?" Old Mister Jiang was taken aback. Then he disapproved: "Wanting to have a son? Can't have this boy favoritism thoughts."

Lin Qing He laughed: "Uncle, you said it reverse. Others prefer boys to girls. Our family favor girls over boys."

After living here for so long, they knew who kind of people Jiang Family's old couple were. So naturally they don't mind talking about it.

Even when they go to the capital in the future, they can stay in contact.

"There are three sons in the capital. The eldest had graduated from university for a few years." Lin Qing He told.

"All three are sons?" Old Mister Jiang exclaimed.

"Yes. He wants a girl, so can only put in effort. Otherwise, why would he be willing to be my cow or horse. It's just hard on me. I have resigned for his daughter dream." Lin Qing He said.

Old Mister Jiang understood now.

Aunt Jiang smiled and said, "That's pretty good. You're already at this age. Since you have it, it's fate. There's no logic in throwing away fate."

What she didn't say was that her daughter-in-law had over-birth with a daughter. There was a grandson in front. This daughter arrived later. She was born right when it began. Still, it was considered over-birth. They had the connections to get her on their household registration. Meaning there was no affect.

"That's the logic." Zhou Qing Bai agreed with old Madam Jiang's words.

Old Madam Jiang smilingly said, "Did Qing He teach junior high school or high school?"

"Does Aunt's grandchildren need English supplement lessons?" Lin Qing He asked when she heard these words.

"My grandson just happened to be a first year in high school this year. The other subjects are fine. Just his English is really bad and I can't find a better foreign language teacher." Old Madam Jiang meekly expanded: "But Qing He, you are pregnant now... "

"It's not a problem. When free, call him over. I can give make up lesson for an hour for him free of charge." Lin Qing He offered.

"If you are willing to teach him, it will definitely not be free. Have to charge money." Old Madam Jiang hurriedly responded.

"Auntie, you can bring me some more tomatoes. I don't plant tomatoes here. So drop the money matter. It doesn't take much effort to tutor a first year high school student." Lin Qing He said.

"Then you were teaching?" Old Madam Jiang looked at her curiously.

"University." Lin Qing He replied.

Old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang received a shock. They didn't expect Lin Qing He to teach foreign language to college students!

Then they looked at the book in her hand. Completely in English. No wonder she could understand it!

Chapter 568: Deception

Old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang didn't go back until after eight o'clock.

Zhou Qing Bai returned after sending them out and said, "Tutoring a student too. Won't you be tired?"

"You treat me like a ceramic." Lin Qing He gave him an amused eye-roll. It was only a high school student. The knowledge was all the most basic. No difficulty. Just casually give pointers. Not much teaching needed.

And her education method was the same as the later generations. Which was very effective.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything after hearing this.

Early the next morning, the weather wasn't nice. The sky was gray. It obviously going to rain.

Old Madam Jiang said, "I had wanted to talk to my grandson today. Unexpectedly, it's going to rain."

"No rush. There is still the summer vacation this year." Lin Qing He responded.

She didn't want to walk around during the hot summer vacation. She will basically stay at home.

Old Madam Jiang grinned, "Where did Young Zhou go?"

"Buying grocery." Lin Qing He told.

At this time, a little old lady came out of old Guo's house. When the little old lady saw old Madam Jiang and Lin Qing He talking, she rolled her eyes toward that side. Then she turned and left.

In fact, this was not the first time Lin Qing He caught this little old lady rolling her eyes.

When she and Zhou Qing Bai passed by when heading out, they had received such treatment. They just ignored this neighbor.

At this moment, Lin Qing He took old Madam Jiang into the house and asked, "Auntie, what's the surname of the family next door?"

"The surname is Guo." Old Madam Jiang answered.

"I don't recall Qing Bai and I offending them. Every time we ran into each other when we passed by, she acted like we owed her money." Lin Qing He said.

Aunt Jiang spoke with despise: "You definitely don't owe their family. But their family had took a fancy to this house."

Lin Qing He was surprised: "Old Guo family took a fancy first, so why did my Qing Bai end up buying it? This neighbor lived here."

"Isn't it because old Guo Family is wicked?" Old Madam Jiang explained: "The lad from Bian Family wanted to take his father, mother and sister with him and join the army. Basically, they won't live here nor will they come back. So he wanted to sell this property. With the current economic, don't think about it unless one had 10,000. Such a good property is 10,000 and up. But because he was selling in a hurry, it was set around 9,000. Guess what?"

"What happened?" Lin Qing He went along and asked.

"Old Guo Family wanted to take advantage of the rush. Seeing that old Bian Family was anxious to selling it but can't get any buyer, they want to buy it at 8,000. 8,000 was truly selling it for cheap. How can Bian Family's lad be willing." Old Madam Jiang told.

Lin Qing He understood. So her Qing Bai bought it for 9,000 or so. Which resulted in old Guo Family's plan breaking apart. So they held a grudge toward them?

"They been neighbors for some years and can still take advantage of old neighbor's rush to sell the house. Buying such a good property for 8,000 yuan. Her family's plan is loud and clear!" Lin Qing He expressed her disdain too.

"How much is a property in the capital?" Old Madam Jiang said.

"Depend on the location. If it's a property like this, it won't be less than 10,000. A good one would start from 12,000." Lin Qing He answered.

Lin Qing He had seen the house bought by Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei. It was smaller than this one. What's more, it was also a lot dilapidated. How much would this cost?

"The location here is good. Honestly, 9,000 or so is really not expensive." Old Madam Jiang nodded: "I even thought about whether to buy it for my grandson and keep it for his marriage."

It was just she hadn't decided yet when Zhou Qing Bai bought it. Old Madam Jiang didn't have any objection.

"We have started to build commercial home in some communities over there. Here will build it in the future. Commercial home will be more magnificent. If you want to buy at that time, just buy commercial home." Lin Qing He advised.

"Commercial home aren't as nice as these house with garden. There is earthy air. Place where people live needed to be ventilated." Old Madam Jiang remarked.

Lin Qing He laughed: "This is what my father-in-law said. Auntie, this is popular on your side?"

"It's the older generation who think like this." Old Madam Jiang jollily said.

Lin Qing He didn't comment on this. After such a chat, she understood why old Guo Family didn't show any good attitude to them.

When Zhou Qing Bai came back, Lin Qing He told him about it.

"No need to bother with old Guo Family." Zhou Qing Bai didn't take it seriously. He treated this 9,000 yuan property which they lived in for a month like he picked money up from the floor. While old Guo Family wanted to press down the price to 8,000 yuan? What kind of dreams were they having? Maybe the seller won't sell it to them and prefer to keep it.

Lin Qing He didn't care because it rained.

Hai City was considered in the south. So the rain felt a little bit too much. In one go, it took two days. What time was it now? When the summer comes, there will be more rain.

But they didn't mind. They have all the food needed at home.

Lin Qing He drowse off easily on rainy days. After reading a bit, she became tired. Then she would go back to the room to sleep.

Zhou Qing Bai went in to nap with her for a while. Afterward, he came out to stew a pig's trotter soup.

When he was finished, Lin Qing He was mostly done napping. Zhou Qing Bai called before going in.

"It feels like we have grown up with the children and have our own family. The rest is us two's life." Lin Qing He looked at her Qing Bai and said.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned: "We have a little daughter. Dont worry about not having a padded jacket."

"Look at your raising mindset. If you don't teach well and she grows up, see how much worry you have." Lin Qing He spoke.

Raising a girl was much more troublesome than raising a boy. A boy can be roughly raised. That way, they will be independent when out in the world. But the daughter can't be roughly raised. Nor can she be too pampered. There was more to pay attention to.

"No worries." Zhou Qing Bai didn't care.

Looking at Zhou Qing Bai appearing like everything was smooth sail as long as he have a daughter Lin Qing He couldn't bear to tell him off. He was clear-minded in everything, But when it came to this matter, his IQ was basically zero.

"Get up and drink a bowl of soup." Zhou Qing Bai urged.

He went out and scooped out a bowl of pig's trotters and peanut soup. Quite a flavorful meal. Lin Qing He was a bit accustomed to this kind of food now and truly felt it tasted good...

What's more, she ate a lot for dinner. Zhou Qing Bai had simmered rice. Two large bowls of rice with a poached egg, some greens, and half a plate of cowpea. Under Zhou Qing Bai's persuasion, she gnawed a pig's trotter!

Lin Qing He felt a little fulfilled after having so much stuff. It was only five months now!

"Don't urge me to eat so much anymore. I'm getting fatter when I eat too much at my age. It's hard to lose it!" Lin Qing He stated.

"Don't worry. I went to the hospital to inquire about it. After the baby is nursed, the nutrition will be absorbed by the baby. You will definitely lose weight." Zhou Qing Bai assured.

Lin Qing He didn't believe it: "Why didn't Xiao Mei lose weight?"

"She have a great relationship with Da Lin, no?" Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Don't deceive me. I don't want to. Xiao Mei is always grumbling about the difficulty of buying clothes!" Lin Qing He harrumphed.

Chapter 569: Accept a student

Zhou Xiao Mei's current weight was around one hundred and forty jins.

Because she was only around 1.6 meters tall, this can be considered fat. When she was a girl, how many jins was she?

She was very slender. After giving birth to children one by one, she became curvier and curvier. It was also due to Su Da Lin's good culinary. Her postnatal confinement meals were particularly rich.

Now Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't lose the weight even if she wanted to. Lin Qing He told her to control her mouth. She said she couldn't control it, especially when Su Da Lin urging her to eat by her side. Saying that the fatter, the more blessed...

Lin Qing He didn't dare to say when she heard this. She mentally rolled her eyes.

It wasn't that she discriminate against fat people. Fat people didn't eat her rice. In fact, it was good for a woman to be plump. But overly fat can't do.

The first reason was because it made one appear older. The second one was one gets tired easily. The third one was that it was really hard to buy clothes.

Can you imagine the kind of despair when you can't fit the biggest size in the clothing store?

Lin Qing He didn't listen to Zhou Qing Bai's urging.

So starting today, she will eat a small portions. She had got Zhou Qing Bai to buy some corn on the cob and cook it. When she is hungry, she'll nimble the corn on the cob. And eat tomatoes, cucumbers, and fruits from the space.

She consumed meat, fish, and soup. She didn't find it too much. It was healthy diet.

Old Madam Jiang came over that day and saw that they were eating. The food was naturally excellent. However, she noticed Lin Qing He didn't eat very much. Zhou Qing Bai was persuading her to just move her chopsticks more. She spoke, "When pregnant, it's better to eat more. If your child can't absorb the nutrients in the stomach, won't it absorb yours? That would damage the mother's body more, right?"

"Auntie, you don't know. I ate a lot. Look at my complexion. It doesn't look bad, right?" Lin Qing He responded.

"It's really not bad. You have caught up with the good time now. Thinking about us back then, it was really living life with tight belt. Only when pregnant, it was slightly better." Old Madam Jiang said.

"My mother-in-law also often reminisced the bitter and sweet past. Auntie Jiang, the Hai City's side should probably have it better." Lin Qing He commented.

"It's not too much better." Old Madam Jiang replied.

After chatting for a long time, old Madam Jiang shyly brought up, "Qing He, will you be free tomorrow?"

"My nephew is coming?" Lin Qing He asked.

"My daughter-in-law told me that she will bring him here." Old Madam Jiang smilingly said.

"Alright. Bring him here." Lin Qing He nodded.

"One hour is enough. Better not tire you out." Old Madam Jiang said.

Lin Qing He nodded. She didn't be reserved with old Madam Jiang.

The next day, old Madam Jiang's daughter-in-law, Xue Mei Li brought her son Jiang Geng over. Xue Mei Li's man was the deputy chief of the regional police station. A person of status. Still, she did not dare to underestimate Lin Qing He.

She had heard from her mother-in-law. She came from the capital city and had taught foreign language at the university. She can read complete English books. Her knowledge was high.

Lin Qing He tested Jiang Geng's English proficiency. Then she bluntly said, "Are you just bad in this subject, or other ones too?"

"Just this one." Jiang Geng paused a bit. He disgruntledly answered.

He just didn't know English. Everything else was fine.

"That's fine." Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Your foundation is terrible. I have to go through the phonetic alphabet with you first. If you have time, come over. I can only spare you one hour a day."

"I'm afraid you can't teach me well." Jiang Geng looked at her suspiciously.

"Smelly boy, what are you talking about?" Xue Mei Li hurriedly uttere. Then she apologized to Lin Qing He: "Teacher Lin, don't be mind this stinky boy. He's spoiled by us."

Lin Qing He smiled. She looked at Jiang Geng and said, "Do you think I am not qualified to teach you?"

"The director of the Department of Foreign Language at Bei University can't teach you?" Zhou Qing Bai glanced at Jiang Geng.

Xue Mei Li was stunned. When she heard her mother-in-law said that Lin Qing He was teaching foreign language at the university, she knew she must be good. But she didn't expect that she was the director of the Department of Foreign Language at Bei University?

"It's temporarily suspended now." Lin Qing He glared at Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai turned to Xue Mei Li. This deputy chief's wife swiftly slapped her son on the back of the head and stated, "Properly learn from Director Lin. She looked upon your grandmother's face and spare out an hour a day for you!"

"My three sons are all Bei University's student. I think my teaching method should be no problem." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows and looked at Jiang Geng.

It went without saying she wouldn't mind a half-grown boy. He was obviously a young master and was naturally a little arrogant. But at her place, there was no arrogant student. They had to suppress it.

Jiang Geng also didn't expect her to be so outstanding. She was the director of Bei University's foreign language department. Her three sons were Bei University's students. Truly awesome. Not a fake cow.

He sat down.

Lin Qing He started to teach him. Lin Qing He's teaching method was extremely effective. In addition, Jiang Geng was indeed not that bad. He had some studying talent, so he grasped it very well.

One hour was originally a long time, but it unknowingly passed.

Jiang Geng felt that he could learn more. However, Lin Qing He ushered him out: "It's an hour, Come again next time."

"This hour passed a bit faster." Xue Mei Li listened to the whole process. Her attention was pulled in. She merrily uttered after recovering her focus. Then she said to her son: "Thank Director Lin!"

"Thank you Director Lin." Jiang Geng was a bit unconvinced before because Lin Qing He's tone was a bit egoistic. But he had to admit that he was truly respected her after this hour. She understood it was much more than his teacher!

"You should go back and memorize what I taught today. I will check it tomorrow." Lin Qing He instructed.

Xue Mei Li started to take money out. Lin Qing He said: "I told Auntie Jiang, I don't need money, It's just coming over to learn something. Mrs. Xue, you don't have to be polite with me."

"This can't do. How can there be tutoring that doesn't receive tuition fees." Xue Mei Li hurriedly maintained.

"No need to be reserved on this," Lin Qing He responded. Looking at Jiang Geng, she spoke: "How often will you come?"

"I will come tomorrow?" Jiang Geng said.

"All right." Lin Qing He replied: "This time tomorrow."

Jiang Geng nodded. Then he went back with embarrassed Xue Mei Li. They were dropping by old Madam Jiang's side to bid farewell.

Once the mother and son went home, old Madam Jiang came over and spoke, "I heard Mei Li say that you didn't accept tuition fees?"

"Just teach the kid a little high school knowledge, Auntie. You don't have to be polite with me." Lin Qing He responded.

Old Madam Jiang didn't say anything. She had already explained to her daughter-in-law. Tell grandson to remember to come over with some fruits tomorrow.

So from then on, when Jiang Geng came over for grinds, he brought fruits every day. Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Just eat it since he bought it.

Deputy Chief Jiang came home from work that day. He only saw his daughter but not his son. He knew he was getting English grinds and said, "Why do I feel that Xiao Geng is very interested in learning English recently?"

Chapter 570: Installing a phone

Xue Mei Li laughed and said, "That's because you don't know the origin of the one giving his English supplementary lessons."

Deputy Chief Jiang took off his coat and uttered, "Didn't Mom come here and say she's a college teacher."

"If she's an ordinary university teacher, she may not be able to suppress your arrogant son." Xue Mei Li amusedly scolded.

Although Deputy Chief Jiang often trained his son to be a little prideful, his true wish was to nurture his son to walk his same path. Naturally, he can't be too honest. So don't take his surface words. He was quite satisfied with him.

So when he heard this, he wondered: "Not an ordinary university teacher?"

"Director of the Department of Foreign Language at Bei University!" Xue Mei Li declared.

When she said this, she couldn't help but have an expression of admiration. She felt Lin Qing He was excellent at teaching. During the trial hour, her attention was pulled in. Let alone her son. After returning, he worked hard.

Deputy Chief Jiang was stunned. It was very surprising. He really did not expect her to have such background?

"Why did she come here?" Deputy Chief Jiang said.

"She's pregnant. Came here to nurture her pregnancy. She will go back after giving birth." Xue Mei Li told.

Deputy Chief Jiang understood that this is over-birth. Basically, those who over-birth will go to other places to give birth because they will not be caught in other places. It was pointless to catch them because it was a household registration in their jurisdiction. No file record.

"She didn't collect any money. So I told Xiao Geng to bring some fruit over the next day." Xue Mei Li mentioned.

"A good idea." Deputy Chief Jiang nodded.

On Lin Qing He's side, she felt that it was good. It was just teaching a high school student. Some casual pointer was enough for him to digest. It didn't take much effort. The lesson was on the basic. After all, she was laying the foundation right now.

As for Jiang Geng bringing fruit when she refused money, she didn't refuse it. It seemed a bit unreasonable to keep pushing.

She peeled an apple and ate it while teaching Jiang Geng. Jiang Geng was serious about learning.

An hour passed quickly.

Lin Qing He said: "Repeat what I taught. Also, recite the ten English words every day. You will probably see results in a month."

Jiang Geng was a little excited: "That fast?"

"After finishing all the homework that I have given you, it's no problem to improve your grades by 30 points from your original one month later." Lin Qing He declared.

After all, his average was in the tens or twenties. This result was really terrible.

Jiang Geng found the improvement too little. Lin Qing He said, "First time studying? Don't you understand the logic that one can't get fat in one bite? Don't drop your other subjects."

"Then I will come back tomorrow." Jiang Geng prepared to head back.

Lin Qing He nodded, Jiang Geng went to talk to his grandparents before going home.

Next door, old Mister Jiang spoke to old Madam Jiang: "Our grandson is very passionate about English now."

"That's right. Look who taught him." old Madam Jiang remarked. She was quite surprised when discovering Lin Qing He was the director of Bei University's foreign language department.

Once her surprise calm down, she didn't find it unexpected at all. Just her aura alone, she seem extraordinary. The books she read were all in English.

"Didn't accept money?" Old Mister Jiang uttered.

"Qing He didn't. Said it was just an hour. Fortunately, his mom isn't foolish." Old Madam Jiang responded.

It was good to get her son to bring some fruits over. After all, the other party was willing to teach for free. Still, their side can't take advantage, right?

Besides, old Madam Jiang really wanted to be friends with Lin Qing He. She would like to go stroll the capital when she return there later.

When Zhou Qing Bai came back from outside, he brought a land deed and documentary proof.

"Wife, how about installing a phone in the dumpling shop next time we go back?" Zhou Qing Bai suggested.

"It's too expensive." Lin Qing He couldn't help but say.

At this time, it cost thousands of yuan to set up a telephone.

"It is expensive. When I was buying this shop, the village committee wanted to ask me to leave a number." Zhou Qing Bai mentioned.

"Why leave a number?" Lin Qing He casually responded.

"Said that someone had come to check that area. Maybe the country wants to take back it. Have to leave a phone number for contact." Zhou Qing Bai explained.

"Take it back?" Lin Qing He exclaimed: "How will they compensate?"

"Who knows. It's not clear yet." Zhou Qing Bai smiled.

"Then install it now. Call Third and the others. Set it in the dumpling shop." Lin Qing He said.

The dumpling shop was currently being managed by Aunt Ma. It didn't affect setting up a telephone.

Lin Qing He agreed with him. It was better to leave a phone number. Not only do they leave a phone number here, but for all real estate here too. They have to go to the local village committee of the Housing Management Bureau to leave a contact number.

After all, there were many old houses in the community. Maybe the developers will take a fancy upon them, right?

The people right now probably don't have that courage yet. But it will definitely start up in the future, so it was better to leave a contact.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and called Zhou Xiao Mei.

Zhou Xiao Mei went to the convenience store to answer the call. She was stunned when she heard this: "A telephone costs thousands. Why install one? We usually don't make many calls."

If it was cheaper, she would like to have one herself. But a few thousand yuan was really uneconomical. A telephone was equivalent to her bun shop.

However, the price of the bun shop was the same in the past. Now, it was more than that.

"Get Second and Third to contact them and set one up. There will be more places to use in the future," said Zhou Qing Bai.

Their family have a lot of business. They have to continue to arrange for goods delivery from some sources in the south. It was much more convenient to have a fixed phone number.

Zhou Xiao Mei persuaded, which fell to deaf ears.

Then in the evening, the two brothers came here for dinner. She brought this up.

"My dad is so courageous. A phone is so expensive and still want to install it?" Zhou Gui Lai exclaimed in surprise.

"Your dad is wasting money. Did money come so easily? A phone is so expensive and can't use it more than a few times a month." Mother Zhou Mu complained.

"Grandmother, don't say it like that. It's not easy to contact the dried seafood supplier in the south. There are other businesses too. My mom wants to open a tea shop. At that time, they have to source from the south. A phone would be useful then. "Zhou Gui Lai said.

Mother Zhou said: "Using the phone booth to make a call isn't bad."

"It's convenient to own one. If anything happened, they can contact us at once. If Eldest Brother want to call back, he can call at any time," Zhou Xuan coaxed.

He supported having a phone at home. How convenient it would be?

So the two brothers got in touch the next day and set up a phone for the dumpling shop.

Aunt Ma remarked, "This is a lot of money."

"My parents ordered us to. If you want to get in touch with Uncle Cheng Min's brother, you can also give this number. It will be much more convenient to make this number fixed in the future." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

Chapter 571: Btts 571

Zhou Gui Lai and Zhou Xuan was quick and efficient. Still, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai called back a week later and got the dumpling shop's number.

Lin Qing He looked at the time right now and casually called back.

"Mom!" Zhou Gui Lai's voice came from the phone.

"How do you it's your mom? What if it was someone else?" Lin Qing He amusedly scolded.

"How is that possible? It must be you and Dad who'll call. No one else has contacted yet." Zhou Gui Lai laughed.

"How much did it cost?" Lin Qing He asked.

"A total of fourteen hundred or so." Zhou Gui Lai couldn't help but feel a little heartache.

"So expensive?" Lin Qing He hissed.

"It said it's a lot cheaper now. It cost six thousand yuan before." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

Simply a piggy-bank slaughter.

Lin Qing He murmured in her heart. Then she chatted about the brothers reforming the clothing stores.

"Mom, don't listen to what Grandmother and the other say. The business is much better now. The income has increased by nearly four thousand yuan last month!" Zhou Gui Lai whispered the last sentence.

Lin Qing He was surprised: "That much?"

"Ain't that right." Zhou Gui Lai proudly said: "I have seen it in the mall. The price was generally higher than ours. The quality may not necessarily be as good as ours. The styles aren't as novel as ours. So I just mentioned it and they gave a discount afterward."

"Naughty boy, don't fool around on your own. If there is something, discuss with your second brother." Although Lin Qing He was proud of her son's cleverness, it still needed to be restrained. That way, his ego won't exaggeratedly inflate.

"Not fooling around. I have seriously discussed everything I do with my second brother. The customers are all praising the shop's addition of two electric fans." Zhou Gui Lai declared.

Lin Qing He smiled.

"Off to one side." Zhou Xuan took over the phone and spoke, "Mom, how are you now?"

"Great. What problem can there be with your dad present?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"That's good. Don't worry about things at home. Everything is fine." Zhou Xuan assured.

Lin Qing He chatted with the two of them for a long time before hanging up the phone. They had spent more than ten yuan on the phone bill.

Zhou Qing Bai said, "I'll give them the number tomorrow."

Lin Qing He nodded, having a phone call is indeed pretty good, I thought it was too expensive before, and it was unnecessary. Now, if you install one, you can install one, but more than four thousand yuan is still too expensive.

Zhou Qing Bai went to leave his contact the next day. The Housing Management Bureau also got it jotted down.

In a blink of an eye, it had entered June.

Lin Qing He's belly was showing a bit now. Most obvious when taking a bath. But it was still not very visible in normal times.

So she can still join Zhou Qing Bai in small car as they explore the real estate.

However, it started to get hot in June. Lin Qing He didn't like to go out much.

Zhou Qing Bai went out to buy it by himself.

Old Madam Jiang brought a basket of tomatoes and said, "What is Young Zhou doing? I noticed he go out every day."

"Just tossing around." Lin Qing He replied. She took the tomatoes to wash and ate the tomatoes. "Young Geng have exams recently."

"All the exams are over. The results should come out in two days. The next exam should be the final exams." Old Madam Jiang smiled.

"He have made a lot of progress. He should be able to climb up a lot on the ranks." Lin Qing He said.

She thought Jiang Geng was average on other subjects. After all, his English was so poor. But on the contrary, Jiang Geng was only poor in English. On the rest, he was in the top ten in the class.

His English had always made his English teacher worry. To the unknown, they'll think he have an opinion against the English teacher.

After two days, the result was out. Jiang Geng entered the top 100 from one hundred and something.

His English had dragged his feet. Now he had improved by a full 25 points this time!

Lin Qing He rolled her eyes when she heard about it: "Just an improvement of twenty-five?"

"That's not bad." Although Jiang Geng was arrogant, he couldn't be arrogant in front of Lin Qing He. He uttered as he scratched his head.

In the past, he was in the tens or twenties percent in the test. This time he achieved 45. Wasn't it an improvement of 25?

"Keep working hard. This isn't great. My sons had never dipped below 90 in English." Lin Qing He said, "Don't dent my fame."

Old Madam Jiang wanted to laugh when hearing this. Then she glared at her grandson: "Did you hear? You aren't allowed to ruin your Auntie Lin's reputation!"

The corners of Jiang Geng's mouth twitched.

"Let's start today's study. I'm going to increase the difficulty. Basic points are easy to obtain. Fifty to sixty points are easy too. Seventy to eighty points up is another level." Lin Qing He stated.

She had previously told him memorize ten words a day before. Now he was still memorizing ten words every day but five phrases had been added.

She told him to recite two of her summary.

"Can you accept it?" Lin Qing He said.

"I can." Jiang Geng, who had tasted the sweet result, nodded.

If his English can reach more than 60 points, it will not drag the rest too much. Work harder in other subjects, he will definitely be able to go up in the rankings!

The one hour of teaching was finished quickly. Lin Qing He spoke, "I will give you another half an hour. Ask if you have any points you don't understand."

"Other subjects too?" Jiang Geng raised his eyebrows and stared at her.

"Okay." Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

It was just high school's first year's knowledge. She had learned everything in preparation for the college entrance examination. Although it had been a few years, she didn't forget everything.

So Jiang Geng came up with a difficult math problem. Lin Qing He solved it easily.

Jiang Geng was put in place. Then honestly he asked for guidance.

Once he left, old Madam Jiang spoke, "This stinky boy was spoiled before. He was an only child. It was afterward he gained a younger sister."

"It's okay. The young and vigorous are like this." Lin Qing He didn't mind. In fact, at her age, she like these young and wild youth, who were full of vigor and vitality.

After entering June, the weather was getting hotter and hotter. Lin Qing He wanted to eat popsicles. But because of the little one in her belly, she can only forgot it.

It was better to eat more tomatoes and fruits. Just resist with the popsicles.

"Make me a bowl of sesame glutinous rice balls." Lin Qing He had cravings and began to make things difficult for Zhou Qing Bai.

This wasn't really considered making things difficult. At least, Zhou Qing Bai was quite willing. He didn't know how to make sesame glutinous rice balls. He took it out to make. So Lin Qing He instructed him.

Zhou Qing Bai had big hands. The glutinous rice balls he made weren't small, but they taste good.

"If you like it, I will make you crushed peanut stuffing tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai said after eating them too.

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.

Although she got more and more craving, she still restrained her appetite. She ate a bowl of sesame-stuffed glutinous rice balls and stopped eating. The rest was eaten by Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai uttered: "I've gained almost ten jins since coming here."

"When we go back, lose it again." Lin Qing He didn't care about him. Since her craving was solved, let him solve the rest.

Chapter 572: Recognizing god-relationship

Hai City's climate had entered monsoon climate. In June, it let Zhou Qing Bai have a glimpse of the southern climate. Especially mid-June.

The weather was really sultry and hot. The air pressure was low and extremely heavy rain occurred often.

He was even a little worried about his daughter's diapers and clothes getting moldy!

"It's been seven-eight days. Still, haven't stopped?" Zhou Qing Bai stood in the room and frowningly said.

"It's only been so long. I heard from Aunt Jiang that this's not impossible to occasionally rain for the whole half month." Lin Qing He munched on baked stuffed sesame biscuit, a specialty snack from the Hai City, as she indifferently uttered.

Anyway, they brought a lot of clothes over. Enough to change into. So no worries.

Zhou Qing Bai felt helpless. The weather in the south was really too much for people to adapt. Fortunately, he had brought a lot of clothes and underwear, otherwise he wouldn't have anything to change into for a while.

"Eat some. It's delicious." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai sat down to eat with her, and spoke, "Do you like it?"

"I do." Lin Qing He nodded.

"I saw next door to there has pan-cooked mantou. The name here is not our kind of mantou. It seems pretty good too." Zhou Qing Bai mentioned.

"Then buy it next time to try. This is also a famous specialty snack." Lin Qing He nodded.

Zhou Qing Bai agreed. Then he rubbed her stomach and asked, "Have it disturbed you yet?"

"No." Lin Qing He calmly responded.

Zhou Qing Bai was a little disappointed. He still wanted to interact with his youngest daughter. After chatting with his wife for a while, he got up and went to the kitchen.

"Wife, how about having chicken noodle soup?" Zhou Qing Bai d.

"All right. Boil a plate of greens for me." Lin Qing He replied.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded and made chicken soup and formed the noodles.

As for the boiled vegetables that his wife likes to eat, it was enough to wash it and scald it in boiling water before clipping it out. Then pour some soy sauce on it.

He was slightly unaccustomed to eating this. His wife liked to eat it though.

The couple ate chicken noodle soup at noon before taking a nap. Today, the rain only stopped in the evening.

Zhou Qing Bai breathed a sigh of relief. The weather finally cleared. Although it wasn't big, it was endless.

"Second and Third will be on vacation next month," Lin Qing He said.

"Let Third come over and Second stay there." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Lin Qing He nodded. After dinner, she merrily waited for Jiang Geng to come and began to tutor him.

"Aunt Lin, I want to come every day during the summer vacation." Jiang Geng declared.

"Alright. My son is coming over during the summer vacation. You can ask him about any other subjects at that time." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Can he play basketball?" Jiang Geng asked.

"He knows both basketball and football." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.

"That's a bit outstanding," Jiang Geng remarked.

"Ain't that right? That's my son." Lin Qing He said.

"Not modest at all." Jiang Geng shook his head. He didn't think he was modest, but apparently this person was worst.

Lin Qing He grinned, "Do you have any chance of attaining 60 percent in the final exam."

In the end, it was starting blocks that was bad. The requirements weren't too high. Over 60 was pretty good.

"It should be a little difficult. So not very big." Jiang Geng responded.

"I taught you common sentences in English composition, as well as the basics at the beginning. Pay more attention to the grammar of cloze. Basically, the problem isn't too big." Lin Qing He said.

Jiang Geng stayed back to finish his revision before heading back. Old Madam Jiang and old Mister Jiang came to eat at their son's house today. Because it was Jiang Geng's sister, Jiang Yu's birthday.

Old Madam Jiang mentioned: "Eldest's wife, do you want Xiao Geng to recognize Young Zhou and Qing He as his god-parents?"

Xue Mei Li was taken aback. Then she immediately said: "Not a bad idea!" Then she looked at her man: "Child's dad, what do you think?"

She really found Lin Qing He pretty good. Zhou Qing Bai was a former soldier and both of them were from the capital.

Deputy Chief Jiang didn't expect his mom to have such a good impression of the other party and said, "It is possible. Don't know what they'll think?"

It was definitely good for his son to recognize a god-relative from the capital. No matter whether the child take his career path or not, he will have these relatives. Wasn't this another path?

"If you have no opinion, then I will ask Qing He when I go back." Old Madam Jiang grinned and looked at her grandson: "Xiao Geng, what is your opinion?"

Jiang Geng was a little embarrassed and uttered, "Do you want me to go to class without carrying fruits?"

"This kid. What are you saying? I find just bringing fruit isn't enough." Xue Mei Li responded.

How long did her son go for tuition? Adding it up, it hadn't reach two months. And his English score stably increased.

She was grateful. As long as his English can go up, it will be no problem to attend a good university in the future!

"Can't you hear it? He is partial to his godmother." Old Madam Jiang spoke with mirth.

So their family lowered the hammer on this matter first. Then they came back to talk to Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai.

"When I was eating there today, my daughter-in-law suddenly proposed that she wanted to form family connection. Get Xiao Geng to recognize you as godfather and godmother. I found it a good idea." Old Madam Jiang merrily mentioned.

Originally, it was her who brought up this matter. But she couldn't say that. It must be said that her daughter-in-law mentioned it.

Old Mister Jiang just watched TV. He had also came over with her. It can be seen that he attached great importance to this matter.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were naturally surprised.

The two looked at each other. Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Is this to letting us have Young Geng as our godson?"

"I'm just afraid that you and Young Zhou won't take a fancy to this. This child is a little naughty." Old Madam Jiang laughed.

"It's normal for a youth to be a bit arrogant. This child is kind-hearted. Does he himself agree? And his dad?" Lin Qing He said.

She didn't have a godson yet. It wasn't bad to accept a godson. After all, Jiang Family didn't have a low position. Jiang Geng's dad was still the deputy chief here. He will be promoted in the future.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had never said what industry or family background they owned in the capital. They only mentioned about the director of Bei University's foreign language department and three sons. Even like this, old Jiang Family was still willing to recognize them as god-relatives. Truly sincere.

"Since my daughter-in-law can come and tell me, then the two of them must have discussed it. Xiao Geng had blushingly said yes." Old Madam Jiang merrily responded.

"Alright then. As long as they are willing, then we will recognize this kind of god-relatives. We recognize him as our godson. We benefitted, so we invite you to this meal." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Xiao Geng gained a godfather and godmother. It is us who should host the meal." Old Mister Jiang stated.

"Let's not debate on this. Let's see which day we're free and come to gather at home?" Lin Qing He jollily spoke.

"The day after tomorrow, my son will have a day off. Xiao Geng will also be on vacation. We can group together then." Old Madam Jiang told.

Chapter 573: Btts 573

The recognizing god-relationship banquet was done at home.

Old Jiang’s family bought food over and Zhou Qing Bai held the wooden spoon. Deputy Chief Jiang and Jiang Geng went in to help.

Lin Qing He, Xue Mei Li, the youngest daughter, Jiang Yu, old Mister Jiang, and old Madam Jiang sat in the yard.

Lin Qing He can converse and Xue Mei Li wasn't the kind who mince words. Because Lin Qing He had met her, she agreed when old Madam Jiang brought this up.

It was pretty great now that they interacted. Deputy Chief Jiang and Zhou Qing Bai have something in common to chat about. Deputy Chief Jiang used to be a soldier and had retired.

This banquet was naturally bountiful.

With a blushing face, Jiang Geng toasted Zhou Qing Bai. For Lin Qing He, it was water instead of wine. Then he solemnly kowtows three heads and changed his way of addressing, calling them godfather and godmother.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He both acknowledged him.

After this series of events, this god-relationship was established.

The two families can be regarded as relatives now.

It went without saying Lin Qing He briefed their family situation.

Hearing that the eldest son was in the army, the second son was in graduate school, and the third son was still in Bei University, Xue Mei Li was impressed: "You are too good at educating children."

All three sons were outstanding.

Lin Qing He smiled: "They are capable themselves. If not, I can't pull them up even with the whip."

"Still, you raised them well. Otherwise, how can there be a full of family of scholars?" Xue Mei Li mentioned: "By the way, my parents-in-law and I want to visit the capital."

"What's problem could there be? Wait until later. Just need to take the train over to there. I will get Second and Third pick up by car and go straight home." Lin Qing He responded.

Xue Mei Li smiled and said, "Then we will disturb you."

"What disturbance? It's better to interact more over there." Lin Qing He replied.

Zhou Qing Bai spoke: "There are a lot of recreational projects over there. Tourist attractions have been developed. There is no need to worry about food and accommodation when you're there."

Deputy Chief Jiang said, "We definitely go there."

"Of course we will. Your dad has been thinking about Heavenly Gate for most of his life. Now it's open up, we have to go and take a look." Old Madam Jiang followed up.

"Right." Old Mister Jiang nodded.

Lin Qing He said to Jiang Geng: "Study hard. If you are wiling, it's no problem for you to attend university in the capital. When you are there, your basic need will be covered by Godmother."

Xue Mei Li was extremely delighted. She liked Lin Qing He's straightforwardness. However, she was reluctant to let her son go to college in the capital. It wasn't a bad idea to explore around there.

"We got a phone over there. You can jot it down and can call us when you're going over there later." Lin Qing He told.

As she gave the phone number, Jiang Geng took a pen and paper to write it down.

After this, the banquet was over. Deputy Chief Jiang and Xue Mei Li took their children home.

In the evening, the couple chatted among themselves.

"Recognizing such relative is wonderful." Deputy Chief Jiang remarked.

"Isn't that right? Xiao Geng's godparents looks like frank people. Their sons are promising. Their home there have a telephone. This side, they got a car. The conditions in their home are much better than ours." Xue Mei Li said.

Naturally, her family's conditions weren't bad either. Her man was the deputy chief. At the end of this year, the chief director will be promoted. Her man will be promoted accordingly.

However, they still lacks the financial resources to install a phone or buy a car.

"Don't talk about that. It's mainly because the family style is good." Deputy Chief Jiang responded.

"I know. Just casually saying." Xue Mei Li uttered.

After this god-relationship banquet, the relationship between the two families was naturally closer. Jiang Geng basically came here every day to study. Occasionally he encountered Lin Qing He's second dinner after studying late and stayed back to join her.

Lin Qing He ate dinner at four o'clock and had another meal after seven o'clock. There were some snacking before going to bed.

She was adhering to the principle of eating small portions and more meals. That way it won't be easy to get fat.

Before the summer vacation, Zhou Qing Bai got his hands on two more shops. By this time, Lin Qing He looked pregnant. Her belly was already showing. When she was wearing summer clothes, one could see her belly. Her appetite had also increased visibly.

"Godmother, I heard Gran say, you're aiming for a younger sister?" Jiang Geng said.

"The three in front of you are all elder brothers. Your godfather wants to a daughter so much he gone mad. So we put effort and fulfill his long-cherished wish." Lin Qing He responded as she lazily leaned the chair.

This chair was bought specially by Zhou Qing Bai and was placed in the yard for her to lie down.

Jiang Geng smiled and then continued to study.

The two brothers Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai finally came into agreement and decided that Zhou Gui Lai come .

Zhou Qing Bai went to the train station to pick him up. He had drove the car. After Zhou Gui Lai saw the small car, he was completely dumbfounded.

"Dad, is this our car?" Zhou Gui Lai excitedly exclaimed.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai answered him very coldly.

"I can learn to drive next year!" Zhou Gui Lai said immediately.

His eldest and second brothers can both drive. He was the only one who can't. Of course, he wants to learn, but his parents said that he can't learn until he's 18. So he still don't know how to.

Zhou Qing Bai ignored him and drove over their area.

When the father and son came back, old Madam Jiang was talking to Lin Qing He in the yard.

"My third child is here." Lin Qing He merrily uttered when she heard the sound of the car.

Old Madam Jiang said: "Then I got to see him."

Old Madam Jiang smiled as she went to give her greeting. She saw the tall Zhou Gui Lai carrying his luggage.

"Oh, I thought Qing Bai was tall enough. Isn't Third only seventeen? Why is he so tall?" Old Madam Jiang uttered in surprise.

Don't look at Zhou Gui Lai's age. He wasn't any shorter than his dad.

"Dad, who is this granny?" Zhou Gui Lai looked at his dad hesitantly.

"Greet Granny Jiang." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"Granny Jiang." Zhou Gui Lai complied.

Old Madam Jiang acknowledged him and urged: "Come in. Your mom is waiting."

Zhou Gui Lai entered with his luggage and saw his mom lazily lying on the chair. Her belly became bigger and her body became more round. En, it seem that she was nurtured well by his dad.

"Third, you're here," Lin Qing He said.

"Mom, how do you feel?" Zhou Gui Lai came over after putting the luggage on the ground.

"Very good. You must be tired, go take a shower first." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Gui Lai smelled the smell on his body. The weather here was much hotter, so he went to wash up.

Old Madam Jiang chatted with Lin Qing He, "This height is really tall. And he'll still grow later."

"His eldest brother is about 1.9 meters. At this rate, he should be about the same as his eldest brother." Lin Qing He beamed.

Second wasn't as scarily tall, about 1.86 meters. He no longer grew now. Still, this height was just right. Eldest and Third were really tall.

Chapter 574: Btts 574

At old Madam Jiang's age, they liked such a young man. They looked very energetic.

"He must be very tired from the journey. I'm going to buy groceries. Don't cook here. Come over and have a meal with us." Old Madam Jiang stated.

"Let Qing Bai get the groceries. Auntie, go and see if Mei Li and the others are free. If they are, call them over here to eat together." Lin Qing He spoke.

"Auntie, go call. I'll go buy." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Aunt Jiang smiled agreed. She went to call them. Deputy Chief Jiang wasn't at home. He received a call. There was a place with public safety problem. So he didn't come back for dinner.

Coincidentally, Xue Mei Li didn't need to cook now. She brought her few-year-old daughter Jiang Yu and her son Jiang Geng over.

Zhou Qing Bai went grocery shopping. Zhou Gui Lai picked up an apple and peeled it for his mom. He spoke, "Mom, you bought a car here? How are you going to drive it back later? I heard there public safety concern outside! "

There weren't at this time. The first highway will be built in 1988.

"If it's not safe, then sell it. Go to the capital and buy another one." Lin Qing He responded.

"Such a tyrant move?" Zhou Gui Lai laughed.

Lin Qing He said, "It's your father who likes to toss around. I hadn't approve of buying it. He insisted that it might be useful to when going to the hospital."

"It's all right. It's the first time my dad has experienced this. He wasn't there to accompany ours before." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Although all three brothers had grown up this way, the felt their dad had picked up the bargain. When he returned, they were all big. What did he understand?

It was inevitable to be nervous.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. If it was unsafe outside, she wouldn't agree to driving it back. The road wasn't easy travel. Lin Qing He didn't dare to imagine if any accident occurs.

So when the childbirth is over and it is time to return, they can sell simply it. Although they would lose money, at least they had bought a lot of shops and houses. So they had profited.

"By the way, who is that friendly Granny Jiang?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

Lin Qing He told him about the god-relationship. Once she finished, he understood. At this time, Mei Li, Jiang Geng, and Jiang Yu arrived.

"This is Auntie Xue?" Zhou Gui Lai stood up and smiled.

"This is Third? So tall?" Xue Mei Li asked in surprise.

She and Deputy Chief Jiang weren't short. She was about 1.6m tall, while Deputy Chief Jiang was a bit under 1.8m tall. She was definitely shocked when seeing Zhou Gui Lai's height now.

"Not tall." Zhou Gui Lai grinned. Then he looked at Jiang Geng: "Is this my god-brother?"

"Third Brother." Jiang Geng was a little embarrassed, but still he greeted.

"Before I came, I didn't expect that I would gain a god-brother and didn't prepare a gift for you. If you have time tomorrow, take me around. I will make up for it, when you find something you like." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Jiang Geng was only two years younger than him. He was fifteen this year and was a little over 1.7m tall. Which wasn't short. Naturally, he appeared much shorter if he walk with Zhou Gui Lai.

Zhou Gui Lai hooked his shoulders and they looked like two brothers.

Lin Qing He amusedly scolded: "Don't make fun of Xiao Geng. You two brothers get to know each other first. Don't act so familiar."

Of the three sons, Third was the most sociable. Especially easy to become close with. No matter who, he can converse with them.

"What act familiar? He's my god-brother." Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "Second Brother said I can only stay here for half a month. After half a month, I have to go back and replace him. At that time, Xiao Geng, would you come with me? Go and stay in the capital for a few days and then return with your second brother."

Jiang Geng wanted to. He hadn't been to the capital before. So he turned at his mom.

"Go back and ask your dad. If your dad approve, then I have nothing to say." Xue Mei Li merrily said.

It can be considered that seen old Zhou family's inherited trait. They were all so hospitable and open.

Jiang Geng was overjoyed. His mom agreed, so his dad agreed too.

"If you want to go, bring Uncle Jiang. Uncle Jiang has always wanted to go to Heavenly Gate. Third, you can take more pictures," Lin Qing He spoke.

"I brought my camera with me. I will take a picture of you first. Last time, you and Dad came, you forgot to bring it. Mom, you have to keep your pregnancy photos!" Zhou Gui Lai declared.

He went in and took the camera out. Lin Qing He didn't want to take pictures: "I'm so fat. don't take pictures."

"Not fat, Mom. You are called plump. If you were born in the Tang Dynasty, you would have to be the second concubine Yang. Extremely pretty." Zhou Gui Lai coaxed.

"There isn't a word of truth from your mouth." Lin Qing He amusedly scolded. Still, she also got up to take a group photo.

"Take pictures? I haven't changed my clothes." Xue Mei Li felt shy.

"Auntie Xue, you have such a good aura. No matter, where you stand, you are a wonderful scenery. So you don't need to specially change clothes." Zhou Gui Lai's comforting words smoothly rolled out.

Xue Mei Li felt extremely happy.

Lin Qing He was sighed. She remembered that the stinky third child was a master flirter. Just listen to what he said.

Zhou Gui Lai asked Jiang Geng to call his grandparents from next door to come over to take a photo together. He said, "I will wash out two more."

Zhou Qing Bai came back from buying groceries. Zhou Gui Lai went over to help him. Young Geng went to call people.

"Uncle Jiang, Third is here for half a month. He will go back and change with his second brother. Would you like to join Xiao Geng and go back with him? Stay there for a few days first. Afterward, come back with Second." Lin Qing He and Xue Mei Li watched Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain. Then she spoke with old Mister Jiang.

"Alright. We'll stay there for a few days when the time comes. I'll go and look around." At this, old Mister Jiang answered without a second thought.

"Go by yourself?" Old Madam Jiang couldn't help utter.

"Then you want to follow along?" Old Mister Jiang looked at her.

"It's an good idea to go together. The weather is good now. It will be cold later. Won't be convenient to go out." Old Madam Jiang stated.

"Together then." Lin Qing He nodded.

So what was originally Jiang Geng going over became grandparents and grandchild going together. Still, it wasn't a problem.

Gang Zi had already moved out to live with his eldest brother. Let Second and Third place live in their room. It will be no problem for the grandparents and grandchild to stay in the room next door.

Lin Qing He asked why Deputy Chief Jiang hadn't come yet.

"He will be busy until eight or nine o'clock tonight. Our area is well managed, but the one in front is rather chaotic." Xue Mei Li told.

"I heard that someone was robbing on a motorcycle earlier. So be careful when you go out." Old Mister Jiang warned.

Lin Qing He knew that 1980s and 1990s was a chaotic period. After the first three years of 80's crackdown, it was actually much better now. Before, it was truly chaotic. People blocked the road and committed daylight robbery.

It was due to the opening up, the gangsters, who were suppressed, began to feel fearless. This was caused by shortage of jobs after returning to the city.

There were many reasons. But in general, the current big cities were relatively stable.

Chapter 575: Btts 575

When it comes to the future generations' public safety, it was flawless. Especially in big cities There are surveillance everywhere. Dare to stir trouble and see what happen?

For now, there wasn't much to say.

The father and sons prepared dinner. Then they gathered together to eat.

Deputy Chief Jiang went home early today. He went home at half past seven and hadn't eaten yet. However, he didn't see his wife and children when he got home.

He came over to his parents' side. Before he heading in, he noticed Zhou's house was brightly lit and lively.

It was clear his wife and children were there.

"I thought you will come home at 8 or 9 o'clock. Why so fast today?" Xue Mei Li asked.

"This is my third child, Xiao Geng's dad." Zhou Qing Bai introduced his son to Deputy Chief Jiang.

"Uncle Jiang." Zhou Gui Lai stood up and greeted.

Deputy Chief Jiang smiled and remarked, "The tiger father has no dog sons."

"I like these words." Zhou Gui Lai brazenly said.

Lin Qing He amusedly scolded before asking Deputy Chief Jiang: "Have you eaten? We have eaten but there are still noodles. If you haven't eaten it, heat up a bowl for you?"

"No need to go through such trouble. I'll go home and eat." Deputy Chief Jiang smilingly declined.

"We've stayed long enough. We'll go back first." Xue Mei Li followed.

"It's not a problem. Just cooking some noodles." Lin Qing He responded.

However, Deputy Chief Jiang didn't stay to eat in the end. He brought his wife and children home. Old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang stayed for a while and went back after eight o'clock.

Only the family of three were left in the house.

"I didn't know that Dad and Mom gained more relatives after coming here." Zhou Gui Lai spoke.

"Old Jiang Family isn't bad. Pretty good to interact with them." Lin Qing He said.

Moreover, a lot of real estate has been set up here. At that time, we'll need someone to help manage it. The rest can be forgotten but Lin Qing He wanted this house to be take care of.

"En. With relatives here, we can rest assured about Mom's pregnancy," Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

"Since you're already here in person, why bring the camera. Don't you find it heavy?" Lin Qing He saw that he was going to change the film again. It was obvious that he was going to go out tomorrow.

"I brought it here specially. Dad, take two photos of my mom every day. Keep track of all her pregnancy progress. I will show them to my sister in the future. She will definitely love it." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

He wanted to have a picture of him in her stomach, but one got to be realistic. They used to be too poor. It was wonderful enough that his mom can take them brothers to take pictures every year as a tradition.

So no need to think about pregnancy photos.

Although they can't, their future sister can.

Zhou Qing Bai approved, while Lin Qing He protested: "Take what picture? You can take all you want by yourself when she is born in the future."

She was out of shape now. So why keep them?

"Beautiful. Take one picture a day." Zhou Qing Bai found it was a good idea.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll and turned to Third: "You've travelled for a day, go and rest."

"Not tired." Zhou Gui Lai responded. Then talked about the family business. Basically there was nothing to worry about: "I went to let Grandfather and Grandmother know. Grandmother wanted to kill a chicken and get me to bring it over. I thought about the weather. It’s still easy for it go off even when placed with ice, so I didn’t bring it."

"There is a market here. Not necessary to bring a chicken from far away." Lin Qing He said.

"I thought so too. I didn't bring it." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

"Go rest early. I'll get Xiao Geng take you around tomorrow. It's a rare trip over." Lin Qing He told.

Zhou Gui Lai nodded and went to sleep in his room.

Lin Qing He had a little supper, brushed her teeth, and then fell asleep with Zhou Qing Bai.

Early the next morning, Zhou Gui Lai, who had breakfast, waited for Jiang Geng to come. He was going to take his third brother for a stroll.

Jiang Geng hadn't been to many places. That didn't matter. They'll explore together.

They won’t go home for lunch. Just staying out to play. Third came to Hai City for a holiday. Lin Qing He let him be. After all, she didn’t need him for anything. Since he will go to do business in the future, it was pretty good to explore around Hai City to raise his horizons.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "We have to have a girl." It was useless to have a son. They keep going out all day. Daughter are more caring and can stay by old father and mother's side.

Lin Qing He didn't talk about this with him. Seeing that the weather was good today, she spoke, "Should we go to the old district for a walk?"

"No need. I've been there." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"When did you go?" Lin Qing He looked at him in surprise.

"A short while ago. No one wanted to sell at that side for the time being. I'm thinking about going to see it later." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Lin Qing He nodded and then followed Zhou Qing Bai to the hospital for a check-up.

There was nothing much. However when Zhou Qing Bai went to the doctor with the examination report, someone unexpectedly called her: "Qing He?"

Lin Qing He turned around and saw a middle-aged man. Not tall, but a bit familiar.

"You don't recognize me? I'm Chen Shan." Well, wasn't this middle-aged man Chen Shan?

Lin Qing He remembered now. Her heart muttered that this was really meeting enemy on a narrow road. This Chen Shan was the scum who wanted to abduct her from the countryside, right?

He was also admitted into uni back then. The first batch of students who passed the exam. Afterward, he left. Before leaving, he got beaten by her second child because he confessed something non-existent and Second witnessed it. .

She thought that after the college entrance examination that year, they would probably never see each other again in this life. Unexpectedly, she didn't expect to meet again.

"Why are you here?" Lin Qing He looked at him and said.

After these seven or eight years, this one aged a lot. She didn't even recognize him for a while.

Although she didn't recognize him, Chen Shan recognized her as soon as he saw her. He left in the winter of '77, the year of the college entrance examination. Eight years had passed, but her appearance hadn't changed much. Not only has it not changed, her aura improved. Her whole being seem to radiate with a glow.

"My home is in Hai City. I had applied to come here after graduation." Chen Shan tried to make himself look more refined and answered.

Lin Qing He nodded. She didn't talk anymore.

Chen Shan wanted to say a few more words with her and spoke: "Why are you here? I remember you were admitted to the capital."

"Come here to explore around." Lin Qing He glanced at him.

Zhou Qing Bai came out soon. Seeing Zhou Qing Bai, Chen Shan felt quite ashamed. He didn't expect Zhou Qing Bai to be there. Especially, since this countryman hadn't changed much over the years.

He appeared a lot tougher. When standing next to Lin Qing He, he didn't deserve her at all!

"Let's go." Lin Qing He called Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced coldly at Chen Shan before leaving with his wife.

Chen Shan watched their departing backs. He pursed his lips. After a while, he could only turn around and head for another ward.

Chapter 576: Surnamed Zhong girl isn't suitable for you

The ward that Chen Shan entered had an old lady lying down. Her face seemed a bit mean. When she saw him coming, she immediately began to howl: "You still have a conscience to see this old lady? Aren't you on your wife's side? It was said sons were raised to guard against old age. After finally raising a son like you, you are on an outsider's side!"

Chen Shan hurriedly said: "Mom, don't talk about this. Aren't you putting me on the spot?"

"What putting you on the spot? You have been away for so many years. Once you came back, you brought back a fiery one back. Is this being filial to me? This is wishing me to die sooner. Since I was hospitalized yesterday, she hasn't seen a wink of me. Do she think she superior after giving birth a money-wasting thing for our old Chen Family?" Old Madam Chen scolded.

Yesterday she had a big fight with her daughter-in-law after tolerating each other for a long time. Then her daughter-in-law, who married in from another province, refused to bow her head. She pretended to fall and entered the hospital.

But from yesterday to today, her daughter-in-law did not bring her granddaughter here for half a step.

Old Madam Chen was full of hate.

Old Chen family was going to end their household registration with this woman.

"I don't care. I can't afford such an unfilial daughter-in-law. You go divorce her!" Old Madam Chen sent out her wanted list and declared.

"Mom, look at what kind of society it is now. Still want old-age divorce?" Chen Shan responded.

"Then file a divorce. Divorce her, let her go wherever she came from. Then you marry another one and give birth a grandson. Let her take that money-wasting girl out!" Old Madam Chen stated.

"Alright, you old thing. You dare to ask Chen Shan to divorce me!" At this moment, the door banged. It was kicked open.

Afterward, a big row occurred. Many people gathered around.

Chen Shan squeezed out of the crowd with a numb expression. He came out to see if he could run into Lin Qing He again.

Unfortunately, he didn't encounter her. She had left.

This made Chen Shan a little discouraged. Back then, if she was willing to go with him, she would definitely be able to give birth to a son for his old Chen Family with her ability.

Besides, she was highly educated. She would surely be able to have a good job. Moreover, with her intelligence, she can mediate the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. The pressure on him won't be so heavy...

Lin Qing He, who had already returned home, didn't know that this scum could still have such thought.

She was still frowning when she got home. She thought she would never see Chen Shan again in her life, but unexpectedly she did.

Looking at him, it was obvious that he had a bad life. Still, she was happy if he had a bad life. His age was much younger than Zhou Qing Bai, but he looked older than Zhou Qing Bai.

He was a weak chicken before and was still a weak chicken now.

The only thing that made Lin Qing He frown was that she could still run into Chen Shan even now. Would the legendary female lead still encounter with her third child?

Because the original plot was messed up by her, that one hadn't appeared even until now.

That was a calamity. Her third child was fascinated until half-dead.

Lin Qing He's mind became more chaotic as she pondered about these things. Then she fell asleep in bed.

Zhou Qing Bai took in how heavy his wife's expression was. His wife didn't say, so he didn't know what was going on. It was obvious his wife had worries.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say much. He started to make something to eat. Lin Qing He slept and felt much better. When Third come back, she would talk to him.

Zhou Qing Bai brought in a bowl of clear soup. Lin Qing He drank the clear soup and said, "Why have I slept for so long?"

They got back after nine o'clock. Right now, it was almost half past eleven.

"The person you met. What did he say to you?" Zhou Qing Bai sat down and asked.

To be honest, Zhou Qing Bai didn't lack this confidence. His wife would never set her eyes on the like of Chen Shan.

But his wife was obviously not happy after meeting him.

Lin Qing He told him that she wasn't from here and had came from later generations. After getting along days and nights, she didn't want to be too restricted. So she told him after identifying his character.

But getting Lin Qing He to tell him that this was the setting of a book? Lin Qing He felt that this was really challenging this man's three views.

So she never intended to say it.

"He didn't say anything. Just greeted me a bit and said that he didn't expect to see me here." Lin Qing He told.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll: "What's the matter? Do you think I have anything to say to him? A weak chicken. Looking at him, you will know that he have a miserable life. He looked much older than you." Reaching this point, Lin Qing He smiled. She patted Zhou Qing Bai's face and said: "Maintain it well. Don't let yourself age too fast. Otherwise, it won't be just me. Your daughter won't like you when she come out in the future."

Zhou Qing Bai laughed.

The encounter with Chen Shan was a warning for Lin Qing He, who had a long and good life. She felt that the people they should meet would always be appear.

So Lin Qing He waited for Third to come home and called him over.

"Mom, this big Hai City is really prosperous. I took a lot of pictures." Zhou Gui Lai merrily spoke.

Lin Qing He grinned, "Since you like, take more photos. Capture the characteristics of Hai City."

Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

Soon Lin Qing He changed the topic: "Our family also has a rule. It's okay to date. But if you found someone good, you have to bring her back before you get in deep. By the way, Mom had got your fortune told. You aren't suitable to marry girls surnamed Zhong."

Zhou Gui Lai had poured himself a glass of water to drink. He sprayed it out directly after hearing these words.

Zhou Qing Bai brought out black rice cakes for his wife then. He coldly glanced at his son.

Zhou Gui Lai quickly explained: "No, don't get me wrong. Dad, I'm not..."

Lin Qing He munched on black rice cakes. Zhou Gui Lao spoke, "Mom, why did you say this to me all of a sudden? Surnamed Zhong girl isn't suitable for me? Which fortuneteller said this? It feels very unreliable."

"What unreliable? Some fortune-tellers have real skills. Ask your dad. An old fortune-teller said your dad will have a daughter. I didn't believe it, while your dad did. Now look at my belly? I can still be pregnant at this age." Lin Qing He persuaded.

"That incredible?" Zhou Gui Lai was surprised.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at him: "Listen to what your mom said."

Lin Qing He gave her man a loving gaze before turning back to her son: "Do you hear? As long as it's surnamed Zhong, she's not suitable for you. No matter how kind or excellent she is, you can't stick to her."

The female lead's name was Zhong Qing and her third son fell in love with her at first sight. After that, he met with calamity.

Although this situation was different from the original plot, Lin Qing He was someone who was afraid of the rope for tens years after being bitten by a snake. The male lead was fine. He and her eldest were on the same wavelength, so she wasn't that biased.

But this female lead can't do it. She's cause trouble left and right.

Chapter 577: The country's mountains and rivers are red

Zhou Gui Lai was very helpless. His mom was a very modern and progressive person. But for some unknown reason, she took this matter very seriously.

So Zhou Gui Lai kept it in mind. Alright, won't marry a girl surnamed Zhong. No matter if she looks like a goddess or is as capable as a police flower, he won't get involved.

Lin Qing He was extremely grateful for his promise.

Listen to what this brat was saying. Police flower!

Wasn't that person a police flower?

Sure enough, she must take precaution. If not, one day they get entangled, it will be too late for her to be Queen Mother of Western Heaven and draw a Milky Way to separate them.

"Eat some black rice cake. Your dad recently learned to make it." Lin Qing He shared a piece of cake with him.

Zhou Gui Lai ate a piece and said, "My dad is more and more like a home daddy now. He's capable of all kind of skills."

"So marrying your dad is the most correct choice I made in my life. Your dad is a good man." Lin Qing He responded and looked at Zhou Qing Bai.

The corners of Zhou Qing Bai's mouth raised slightly. Zhou Gui Lai was fed a bite of dog food.

All right. He lost. He lost.

Zhou Gui Lai, the third child, came to play for half a month. He was basically out and about every day. At first, he had to bring Jiang Geng with him for two or three days. After that, he would basically not be at home.

He had changed a lot of film and washed out a lot of photos.

He stored them into his newly bought photo album. Jiang Geng received a share of few photos. The ones which were taken by Zhou Gui Lai when they went out together. They had asked passers-by to take pictures with them.

He had got his hands on his third brother's photos and seen what he had taken. It was everything. He even took pictures of people pulling a cart.

The guy pulling the cart was wiping sweat and showed his big white teeth with a giant smile. Zhou Gui Lai had asked for permission when taking these photos. They were delighted to be taken.

Jiang Geng's mouth twitched as he looked at it, and said, "Third Brother, how come you take so many of these photos?"

"You don't understand. We are developing so fast now and will definitely be changing with each passing day. By then, these old scenery will not be seen. If you take photos of it now, our children and grandchildren will be able to see the 80s capital and the 80s Hai City." Zhou Gui Lai explained.

"Because of this?" Jiang Geng uttered.

"This is very valuable." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

Jiang Geng commented, "I saw the film you bought for washing out the photos cost a lot." In one go, many films were used.

"This is nothing. I can earn it back in the future." Zhou Gui Lai disagreed. Then he patted Jiang Geng on the shoulder and said: "Brother ah, we can't care about these little money. We have to look into the long term. Look into the future, these old things are valuable. Just look at the old things from the past. Aren't they all antiques now?"

Jiang Geng couldn't find a reason to refute.

"Do you have a stamp collection?" Zhou Gui Lai asked him.

"No." Jiang Geng shook his head.

"I have, but I don't own many. I can't give it to you. If you want to see it, I can show it to you. It's all good things." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Lin Qing He, who closed her eyes to nap, opened her eyes when she heard the words and looked at him, "Third, you collected stamps? When did this start?"

"I started when I was in college. It was hard to get my hands on the old version." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"How old?" Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.

"It's the Chairman's commemorative stamps. The quadruple set." Zhou Gui Lai triumphantly answered.

"That got large circulation. It won't be worth much money in the future." Lin Qing He told.

"There are valuable stamps?" Jiang Geng asked in puzzlement.

"Of course there is. There is a stamp that is extremely rare now. I can't find it no matter what." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

"Which stamp?" Jiang Geng said.

"The country's mountains and rivers are red." Zhou Gui Lai told.

Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows: "You know this one?"

"I know. I have collected a lot of other stamps, but I haven't collected this stamp. I can't find it anywhere." Zhou Gui Lai helplessly expressed.

"I collected it." Lin Qing He said calmly.

That stamp was issued in 1968. Lin Qing He collected a lot of stamps shortly after coming here. At that time, she didn't hope to be able to collect that kind of stamps in a small county. Still, she was lucky enough. She didn't encounter it on the first trip. While she did, when she asked the second time.

She got four in her hand.

The prices of other stamps weren't so high. But the country's mountain and river are red was said to be worth several million in the future.

It was more valuable than the gold she had collected.

Zhou Gui Lai was stunned. His mom had actually collected a rare stamp like the country's mountain and river are red?

"Mom, why haven't I heard about this before?" Zhou Gui Lai blurted.

"What haven't heard? When you were small and ignorant, you went to the cupboard to find sweets and almost broke my stamps. I put it away at that time." Lin Qing He muttered.

Zhou Gui Lai laughed: "Wasn't I still young then? I don't even remember it."

"I kept it in my wallet. Stored it really well. If you want, I can show it to you." Lin Qing He said.

Though she was reluctant to give it, it was find to make him drool.

"I'll go get your wallet for you, Mom!" Zhou Gui Lai yelled.

He went in and took out his mom's wallet. Lin Qing He opened it and took out one from the space. It was intact and brand new. It had been kept in her space after all.

Zhou Gui Lai's eyes were shocking: "I didn't expect that you collected it, Mom. This can't do, I got to take a picture and keep it!"

He went in to get the camera. Jiang Geng held it and said, "Godmother, is this stamp so rare?"

"It is quite rare. From the '68. Now it's 1985. Count how many years ago is it." Lin Qing He replied.

"It's been many years. Why is it still so new." Jiang Geng pointed out.

"I kept it well." Lin Qing He told.

Zhou Gui Lai had already taken out the stamps and took two photos. Only then was he content to return the stamps to his mom, "Mom, did you collect the other stamps?"

"Basically have each edition." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.

Admiration instantly dispalyed on Zhou Gui Lai's face: "Mom, your interest is really tasteful!"

Jiang Geng laughed at the side. His third brother was such a flatterer. Zhou Gui Lai turned to him: "God-brother, go back and prepare. I'm leaving tomorrow."

"Not staying for a few more days?" Jiang Geng had high interest in going to the capital.

"No. Second Brother would be angry. He won't trust me in the future." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

"Alright then. I'll go back and pack my things." Jiang Geng nodded.

"Just bring your English textbook. Leave the rest, since you basically won't use it." Lin Qing He told him.

"Okay." Jiang Geng responded and went back.

Chapter 578: Btts 578

Old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang took Jiang Geng with them and followed Third back to the capital to explore.

Third brought them to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. Naturally, he introduced them.

Mother Zhou was quite delighted and said, "Thanks to your help and care since Fourth's wife gone over to there."

"It's nothing. We weren't much help." Aunt Jiang smiled.

"I wonder if they can get used to it over there?" Mother Zhou asked.

"They became used to it. Don't worry." Old Madam Jiang nodded without annoyance.

Zhou Gui Lai showed his grandmother the pictures he brought back: "Look, Grandmother. My parents and the other. They have gained a lot of weight over there."

Mother Zhou held the photos and looked at it. She was overjoyed when she saw the photo. She grinned, "The two of them have gone so far. And got no acquaintance. My heart is full of worry."

Zhou Gui Lai didn't say anything. There was basically nothing to worry about.

His dad can drive all the way to the seafood market to buy seafood back every three to five days. Those big prawns and fresh fish were exceptionally refreshing when stewed as soup. His mom was well care for by his dad.

Father Zhou played chess with old Mister Jiang as they chatted. It was almost dinner time. As expected, Zhou Xuan and Si Ni came over not long later.

Gang Zi and Hu Zi were hawking together. So they will be back later. Since they won't come back so quickly, their meal were set aside.

Zhou Gui Lai introduced old Mister Jiang couple and god-brother Jiang Geng. Zhou Xuan greeted them. Then he said “Tomorrow, you will take care of the shop, Third. I will take Grandpa Jiang and the others around.”

"Okay." Zhou Gui Lai responded.

Second became the tour guide. Old Mister Jiang, old Madam Jiang, and Jiang Geng took a trip around the capital.

As for accommodation, they stayed in the apartment. No need to go to the guest house.

Three days later, Zhou Xuan took old Mister Jiang, old Madam Jiang, and Jiang Geng back on the road to Hai City.

Although it was a little tiring, old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang were satisfied. Even more so for Jiang Geng.

Hai City was a big city. Still, this was the first time they went to the capital. They got to see the Heavenly Gate that were drawn on the book. The great city of thousands of miles.

Second Brother asked people to help take a lot of photos. All for commemoration.

Coming here, he had old Mister Jiang and the other lead the way. He can just follow. Once arrived, he can see that his parents' little life wasn't bad at all.

When he came, his mother was eating shrimp dumplings. Sea shrimp dumplings. They were all big and fresh. Zhou Qing Bai drove to buy them early this morning.

"Dad, Mom." After stepping in, Zhou Xuan merrily greeted.

Lin Qing He was surprised: "Here so soon? Your grandfather Jiang and other didn't play for a few more days?"

Jiang Geng came in with him. As for his grandparents, they went back first. Hearing this, he said, "Godmother, we had played for three days. We have seen the sights and took many photos."

"Alright then." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Call your grandparents to come over and have a meal." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"I'll go call." Jiang Geng nodded. He went. Zhou Qing Bai went into the kitchen to work away. Zhou Xuan sat next to his mom and stared his mother's belly.

Them brothers were already this big. Back when they were small, they were young. They were born relatively close. Basically hadn't seen their mother when she was pregnant. This time he saw.

"Is your old mom fat and ugly now?" Lin Qing He fed a shrimp dumpling to her second son and sighed lightly.

"I heard from Third say that Mom's belly is a lot bigger and is extraordinarily beautiful when he got back. I didn't believe it at first. But now I see, I really believed it. There's some people who are specially beautiful when pregnant." Zhou Xuan said sensibly while eating shrimp dumplings.

Lin Qing He amusedly barked: "Both brothers have the same virtue, not a word of truth."

Third was same. Although he often went out to play, he praised her whenever he was free. Saying that she was pretty and she was beautiful. Saying she still looked good while pregnant.

Although it sounded so flowery, it was still pleasing to the ear, right?

"It's all the truth," Zhou Xuan smilingly maintained.

Lin Qing He urged, "Go take a wash first. In a bit, it'll be dinner."

Zhou Xuan went in with his bag. He took a change of clothes and then scooped water to take a wash. Lin Qing He continued to eat shrimp dumplings with great appetite.

These days, if she wasn't eating, she was sleeping. She was really depraved.

However, the weather was sultry. She was only interested in going out in the evening and in the morning every day. Otherwise, she really don't want to go out.

Old Mister Jiang, old Madam Jiang, and Jiang Geng took a bath before coming over.

Zhou Qing Bai cooked noodles. One large bowl for each person. It was cooked with tomatoes and eggs, shrimp and pork.

"I thought you would have to play for a few more days but unexpectedly you're back already." Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had eaten. They watched them eating now.

"Second had wanted us to take to other places, but the weather is too hot. We just explored the most interesting place. We'll go later when we have time." Old Mister Jiang responded.

"Old Sister was really friendly. We went over and she killed chickens for us to eat." Old Madam Jiang jollily said.

She was younger than Mother Zhou. That was to why she calling her old (elder) sister.

Lin Qing He knew who she was talking about, nodded and said, "Should kill the chickens and treat you."

Then she asked Jiang Geng: "Did you ask your second brother to take you to Bei University and Qing University for a walk?"

"Yes. I had took photos at the gate to commemorate." Jiang Geng slurped the noodles and smiled.

After eating here, Jiang Geng was able to go back. Still, Jiang Geng told Zhou Xuan that he would come over for breakfast tomorrow and take him around after eating.

Deputy Chief Jiang, Xue Mei Li and the youngest daughter were all at home. They didn't expect him to come back so soon. When they opened the door and saw their son, they were shocked.

"Why back so soon? Did your grandparent come back?" Xue Mei Li asked.

"All back. Grandfather and Grandmother are tired, so they didn't come over." Jiang Geng took off his backpack as he spoke. His hand was carrying a bag of specialties from the capital. His second brother bought it and told him to bring it. .

"Go and make him something to eat." Deputy Chief Jiang said.

"I have eaten it. Godfather made me noodles. A big bowl full of shrimps, meat and eggs. I'm stuffed." Jiang Geng spoke. Then he took out the money from his backpack: "Over there, Second Brother and Third Brother were rushing to pay the bill. I didn’t spend any money. Mom, I return it to you.”

"This having fun, eating, and bringing gifts back. That can't do, no?" Xue Mei Li was really embarrassed, uttered.

"I also felt like that. But Second Brother and Third Brother said that there is no reason for me to pay when I go to the capital." Jiang Geng told as he scratched his head.

He really liked his godparents' family. The god-brothers were also cheerful and open-minded.

Chapter 579: Btts 579

Deputy Chief Jiang and Xue Mei Li listened and also felt helpless.

"By the way, Second brother is here. Tomorrow I will go around with Second Brother. Godmother instructed to go to have dinner in the evening tomorrow." Jiang Geng mentioned.

"Then remember to tell your godmother and godfather tomorrow morning, don't buy groceries. I'll buy them with your dad." Xue Mei Li ordered.

"Yes." Jiang Geng nodded.

He was exhausted too. He washed up and then went to sleep in his room.

Youngest daughter, Jiang Yu was eating the snack her brother brought back: "It's delicious."

Xue Mei Li grinned. She sat down and ate a piece. She grabbed a piece for her man as she spoke, "Old Zhou Family is really generous."

Of course it wasn't that they were aiming for something, But rather, old Zhou Family was really friendly and straightforward. No one dislike interacting with such people.

It made her to want to keep this relationship with this family.

After all, they had good influence. Take a look at her son. How long had it been. His spirit seem different. Before, he was a bit reckless.

"These relatives are wonderful. Interact more in the future." Deputy Chief Jiang nodded.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were watching TV at this moment. Lin Qing He leaned on the seat, while Zhou Qing Bai looked at the accounts.

Second brought it over. The income after the reform was indeed higher than before.

"There's basically nothing going on at home. You just need to take good care of yourselves," Zhou Xuan said.

"Not worry. There's you two brothers. If you two Bei University students can't manage these shops well, then I don't dare to expect to give me old age care." Lin Qing He replied.

Zhou Xuan laughed.

Zhou Qing Bai spoke, "Why did the cigarette shop rise a lot?"

"Third had checked it. He sourced out a batch of imported cigarettes. The business is very good." Zhou Xuan explained.

"After setting up the phone, did your elder brother call over there?" Lin Qing He asked.

"After calling over, that side said they would tell Eldest Brother. Eldest Brother probably on a mission and haven't return." Zhou Xuan said.

Zhou Qing Bai gave his son the gaze. Zhou Xuan realized that he had said something wrong and couldn't help but look at his mom. He saw that his mom's face was a little solemn.

"Mom, you don't have to worry about Eldest Brother. You know how he is. In fact, you don't have to worry about us brothers." Zhou Xuan quickly comforted.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll and said, "As if I need you to say. I just haven't talked to your eldest brother on the phone for a while."

It was true that she missed her eldest son. Of course, she would worry. Still, she knew that this is inevitable. After all, her son was in this profession. That was his responsibility and obligation.

"I told Granny Ma, if she receive a call from my eldest brother, arrange a time with Eldest Brother to call. She will tell Third. I will call Third tomorrow and directly ask. See if he can call over here." Zhou Xuan said.

Although it was a little troublesome, Lin Qing He approved: "Alright."

Zhou Xuan let out a breath.

"Go and rest early. You traveled for a day." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay." Zhou Xuan went to rest first.

Lin Qing He watched Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain for a while before going to rest with Zhou Qingbai. She spoke, "Eldest's career makes one worry."

"His skill is still higher than that of mine. Don't worry." Zhou Qing Bai soothed.

He knew his own son. The student surpass its teacher. There was basically nothing to worry about. What's more, Eldest knew what he was doing.

Lin Qing He nodded. Not long later, she fell asleep. Zhou Qing Bai slept with her.

Early the next morning, Zhou Xuan woke up for a run. Zhou Qing Bai told him to take care of his mom before driving to buy seafood.

"Dad, this our car?" Zhou Xuan's eyes bulged.

Third was so wicked. He didn't tell him about their family buying a car. He saw it yesterday, but thought it belonged to someone else's!

"En." Zhou Qing Bai answered and drove off to buy seafood.

Zhou Xuan ran around the house. He didn't go far. After all, he didn't know the area well. And he had to take care of his mom.

A young girl from the neighboring old Guo's house opened the door and saw the running Zhou Xuan. First, she froze. Then her face blushed.

Out of the three Zhou brothers, Eldest was the tallest, Third was the best talker, and Second was the most handsome.

The two in front were naturally handsome, but the most handsome was still Second. Especially sinc his temperament was gentle and elegant. Soft and smooth like a jade kind.

Now that he was getting older. He was nineteen. Extremely lethal to young ladies.

The girl from old Guo Family was called Guo Miao Jun. She was also 19 years old. She had reached the age of marrying. When she encountered such a young man, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that her heart was like a deer prancing around.

After running around for a few laps, Zhou Xuan planned to go back. When he passed by old Guo's house, he noticed her. Because they were neighbors and he didn't know the relationship between the neighbors, he didn't say hello.

Still, Guo Miao Jun couldn't control her blushing face and beating heart. Her eyes kept watching him enter the house.

"Why haven't you gone to buy food? Are you waiting for others' leftover?" When Mother Guo came out, she saw her standing at the door as she looked at something unknown. So she reprimanded in displeasure.

"Mom, I just saw someone. He has entered Zhou's house." Guo Miao Jun blushed.

"Zhou Family's?" Mother Guo disgruntledly uttered.

Her family, her second brother’s family, and her in-laws all lived here. It was very crowded. Originally, they wanted to take advantage of the old Bian Family’s departure and buy the property at a low price. This way, they can divided into two families? No need to squeeze like this anymore.

Who knew, it was snatched away by Zhou Family first. They heard they were from the capital city. When they thought they were floating without roots, they suddenly turned out to be relative of old Jiang Family.

Don't know when old Jiang Family had such relatives. Still, the relationship between the two was really good. In the past few days, old Jiang couple took their grandson to the capital for a trip.

"I wonder if he's from Zhou Family. He's tall and extremely handsome." Guo Miao Jun shyly said.

"Enough you. Our house was snatched by them. I don't have a good impression of their Zhou Family." Mother Guo responded.

"Mom, you haven't seen him yet." Guo Miao Jun said quickly.

"I saw one before. Isn't he the one you're talking about?" Mother Guo replied.

"Not him. I saw that guy, he's tall and certainly not that old. This should be his elder brother." Guo Miao Jun answered.

The mother and daughter was talking about Zhou Gui Lai.

"Wait until I see him first. However, I really don't have a good impression of their family." Mother Guo stated. How clear was old Guo Family's scheme? Since their plan was messed up, it was weird that they'll have a good attitude.

Even when their attitude weren't good, they didn't give old Guo Family attitude. Still, Mother Guo had some of her own plan.

Chapter 580: Sun rising from the west

This Zhou family was from the capital's side. It looked like the family was in good condition.

If their son was good... Her daughter reached the right age. The capital city was also alright. Not a small place.

Guo Miao Jun took in her mom's reaction, he couldn't help but chuckle. Then she went shopping for groceries in a very good mood.

Zhou Xuan was clueless about this. He was boxing in the yard. This was what his eldest brother taught him and Third after he came back.

It was all kind of practical punches. Since they were young, the brothers had often fought and gained a lot of experience. Since learning this boxing method, they won't suffer in a fight.

When Jiang Geng came, he saw his second brother boxing. He immediately looked on enviously and said, "Second Brother, teach me."

"Come." Zhou Xuan nodded and then guided him. Halfway through the practice, Zhou Qing Bai drove back from outside.

He had brought in a lot of seafood. Jiang Geng saw and quickly said, "Godfather, my mom said she will buy the groceries for tonight. Don't buy. Don't buy a double portion, otherwise it won't be fresh."

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. It was fine to put these seafood into the refrigerator.

He cooked a pork rib congee, fried a tomato and egg, and blanched a large plate of sea prawns. Then he poured some soy sauce as the dip. Then he cooked a hairtail with a lot of ginger to remove the fishy smell.

That was it for breakfast. The sea prawn had the largest quantity.

Once Zhou Qing Bai finished all these, he went to wake Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He's belly was getting bigger and bigger every day. She also became more sleepy-head each day. Quite languid.

After she got up and washed up, she called the two people who were practicing boxing to come over to eat.

"Mom, eat more prawns to supplement calcium." Zhou Xuan peeled the prawns for his mom and urged.

Zhou Qing Bai was also peeling for her, Lin Qing He enjoyed her son and her man's service. Afterward, she spoke, "You guys eat. I will peel it myself."

Sea prawns were naturally delicious. It wasn't just sea prawns, but octopus meat too. These were good sources of nutrition. Of course, tomatoes and eggs were also consumed.

After eating, Zhou Xuan tidied up the table. Once done, he went out with Jiang Geng.

"Second Brother, let's go to Huangtang for a walk today. Last time I went with Third Brother, it had changed a lot since I last went. When the time come, I will take a few more photos of you." Jiang Geng spoke.

"Okay." Zhou Xuan brought the camera out of the house today. He must take photos as a souvenir now he came.

The two of them were walking and had not noticed Mother Guo, who was snapping the cowpeas at the door. She had listened to what her daughter said. So, she had been waiting outside the door.

She didn't expect that she would run into him. She saw the young man just now. Jiang Geng called him Second Brother. This should be Zhou Family's second son. Last time, she heard him call another Third Brother.

However, this lad looked quite handsome. Tall and got an aura. At first glance, he looked like someone with a high education level!

So Mother Guo hurriedly called her daughter. Guo Miao Jun came out with a basin of water and spoke, "Mom, what's the matter?"

"I saw him just now." Mother Guo whispered.

Guo Miao Jun immediately understood what her mom meant. Her face turned red. Mother Guo smilingly said, "Not a bad eyesight."

She also felt he was pretty good.

"Mom, don't talk nonsense. Don't know if he can fancy me." Guo Miao Jun bowed her head.

"How can he not? We are from Hai City. Not inferior to those from the capital. What's more, you are diligent and family-oriented. One will be blessed to marry you back." Mother Guo declared.

She had her consideration. If her daughter and Zhou Family's son successful paired up, won't this house be vacated when Zhou Family would go back to the capital in the future.

If it's vacant, it's idly left alone, right? Can't her family move over? That way, they don't have to spend a penny.

Guo Miao Jun's face blushed slightly. Seeing Zhou Xuan, she really didn't dare to talk to him as she was afraid that he wouldn't fancy her.

"You have to fight. Talk to him more often. No such young man would dislike a young lady like you." Mother Guo persuaded.

Guo Miao Jun nodded with flushed face.

And because of having this plan, Mother Guo smilingly greeted Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai when they were on their walk.

Lin Qing He had a stomach full of puzzlement but didn't say anything. Just nodded and gave an response. That was all.

The conflicts within old Guo Family still existed. After all, the family hadn't split yet. Only when they separate off, would it be considered the end. Right now, they probably still thinking about her house.

"What's her intention?" Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai when they were far away.

Really. They passed by in the past, she either act like she didn't see them or the worst, rolling her eyes. Today, the sun rose from the west. She had greeted them.

"Don't bother with her." Zhou Qing Bai said indifferently.

He took his wife for a walk and came over to the commercial street. This was a new street with many shops.

At this moment, it was still working hour. There will be more people at night. Now was better, suitable for walking.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai strolled around and bought two silk scarves while they were at it. Lin Qing He liked both. Then they walked back slowly.

This time on the way back, they met Guo Miao Jun. When Guo Miao Jun saw the two of them, she called them uncle and aunt with red face.

Lin Qing He found it weird. What was wrong with old Guo Family?

Zhou Qing Bai drove the car out. Old Madam Jiang came over with the shoe soles to sew on.

Lin Qing He said, "Auntie, did old Guo Family find a house?"

"What house?" Old Madam Jiang was befuddled.

"The one to live in. They have a very cold relationship with my family. However, they greeted us with smiles today. Didn't they find a house?" Lin Qing He told.

"I haven't heard." Old Madam Jiang shook her head and replied, "Don't take it seriously. We're all ordinary people. Can't create any waves."

Lin Qing He smiled: "Did you sleep well last night?"

"Was good. Slept throughout the night until dawn. Old now, can't withstand all these activities." Old Madam Jiang grinned.

"When it gets cold, go over next time. It's quite unbearable because it's very hot over there now." Lin Qing He said.

Only three days. The traffic at this moment wasn't as good as that of later generations. So there were a few sights to walk around.

Old Madam Jiang merrily said, "Then go there again next year in spring?"

"You can also go in autumn to see scented mountains and maple leaf." Lin Qing He responded.

"I can't take the toil this year. Will go again next year." Old Madam Jiang smiled.

Lin Qing He nodded. Old Madam Jiang continued: "Out of your three sons, the eldest is the only one I haven't seen now."

"He is busy. I can see it two or three times at the end of the year. Really miss him." Lin Qing He replied.

Chapter 581: Parenting

Old Madam Jiang asked how Lin Qing He raised them: "Second and Third's height. They can really grow."

In future generations, they were all tall let alone now where people were generally malnourished. This height was definitely eye-catching.

Lin Qing He took in her interest and told her about the matters during their childhood.

Only then did old Madam Jiang knew that she wasn't a native of the capital. She had passed the exam and graduated early to work with the college's permission.

"You are truly capable." Old Madam Jiang admired.

Sure enough, marrying a wife was very important to a man. It can bring success to few generations.

Lin Qing He smiled: "I'm not capable. It's mainly because my Qing Bai support me back then. The whole village called me lazy."

"You got through it now. You'll be relaxed in the future." Old Madam Jiang comforted.

She had went to the capital and broaden her horizon. They got a good few shops. She really climbed out to the top.

Lin Qing He internally remarked that it was quite relaxed since the beginning. But now that there was more flesh in her stomach, she can't.

It was easy to raise a child in the aspect of food and drink. But minding them, only those does it, understood.

However, Lin Qing He didn't express she she didn't want it to everyone she met. It was already here and quietly growing in her stomach. So how can she not keep?

As for whatever fruit of the love between her and Zhou Qing Bai, it didn't exist. The three sons were also her own. There was no estrangement.

Old Mister Jiang had went out. When he came back, he brought back oilpaper-wrapped baked stuffed sesame biscuit.

Lin Qing He grinned: "Uncle, why do you buy so much baked stuffed sesame biscuit."

"If you like it, eat it. Second hasn't tried it yet. He said he really wants to taste it." Old Mister Jiang responded.

During today's trip, he had a wonderful impression of the two Zhou brothers. What's more, they were veritable relatives. They must be close.

He saw them as his younger generation. If they want to eat it, he'll buy it.

Lin Qing He amusedly scolded: "He got such big face. Let him buy if he wants to eat. He hadn't bought anything to honor you and got you to buy it for him to eat instead."

"It's just some baked stuffed biscuit. During the few days of our trip, it was Second who dug out his wallet for everything. He didn't let us pay." Old Madam Jiang said.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. She was craving for it too. So she took one and end up eating a few. She really couldn't stop her mouth. Afterward, she went in and poured a cup of chrysanthemum tea.

Zhou Qing Bai drove back home around eleven o'clock. He explored around to see if there was any shops and property in good location to buy. He made an appointment today, but will check it out tomorrow.

Second brought Jiang Geng back at noon and ate at home. "Hai City isn't any worse than the capital. The cars on the street are even more bountiful."

At this time, Hai City relied on the developed maritime transportation. Needless to say, later time it will still develop.

Lin Qing He spoke: "Going out by yourself these days. Xiao Geng has to start studying."

Jiang Geng instantly had a bitter face: "I haven't fulfilled my host job yet. When Third came, I walked around with him."

"Your second brother is an adult. Are you afraid that he will be lost? You should hurry up and study." Lin Qing He ushered.

"Godmother, can I go to the university in the capital in the future?" Jiang Geng asked.

"That's not a problem. If you like, you can take the test. Of course, you have to discuss it with your parents. Still, if you get admitted into the capital, Godmother will take care of the food and accommodation." Lin Qing He raised her brows.

Jiang Geng grinned. Then he frowned again: "I'm afraid my mom won't agree. She wants me to enter the university here."

"Your mom is a mom. I am also a mom. I definitely understand that feeling. You can properly talk with your mom. Godmother can't help you on this. If it doesn't work out, you can go over during the summer vacation. Call in advance and get your second or third brother to pick you up." Lin Qing He responded.

"How long is the summer vacation? I want to go there again." Jiang Geng said.

In the evening, Xue Mei Li and Deputy Chief Jiang brought Jiang Yu over. With them, was a lot of groceries.

"Bringing yourself is enough. Why get Xiao Geng to come and say you'll take care of the groceries in the morning. Are you afraid that you will eat us poor?" Lin Qing He uttered.

"Not afraid of eating you and old Zhou poor. Just can't always freeload." Xue Mei Li grinned.

"Leave it to you men." Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai, Deputy Chief Jiang, and Second.

"This is Xiao Geng's Second Brother? He looks handsome too." Xue Mei Li noticed Zhou Xuan and exclaimed.

"Auntie overpraised. Completely inherited from my mom." Zhou Xuan modestly responded.

Xue Mei Li jollily said, "Ain't that right. Xiao Geng's Third Brother look like your dad. You look like your mom. Still, everyone is beautiful. Both lads looks energetic. I have to ask your mom for advice. How did she raise you?"

"Alright. Slowly chat, Auntie. We'll work away." Zhou Xuan grinned.

Then he led Jiang Geng in to work with his dad and Deputy Chief Jiang. They brought a lot of ingredients over. There were also the seafood prawns and the likes his dad bought in the morning.

Xue Mei Li was extremely satisfied and commented: "My eyes wants to feast on your two sons. I haven't seen your eldest yet. I look forward to seeing him."

"He looks a bit like Third. Just a little taller and more serious." Lin Qing He smiled.

"How did you raise them? Every one of them is so tall." Xue Mei Li said.

The young lads looked youthful like they should. Filled with spirit. At first glance, they seems like great youth.

"Drink more milk. The rest is have three meals a day. Like whole grain steamed buns or noodles, etc. No restraints. Then play basketball and football. More outdoor activities." Lin Qing He noticed she really wanted advices and told.

Three sons were so tall. Lin Qing He truly raised them in this way. What's more, the condition was only so much back then. She insisted not to let them go hungry. Tried to eat meat and eggs as much as possible.

"According to their age, the condition back then wasn't easy." Xue Mei Li said.

"Yeah. I spent all my teaching salaries on them. There was no money left. My mother-in-law had always nagged me to keep some money for them to marry a wife." Lin Qing He responded.

"Then why didn't you keep?" Xue Mei Li asked.

"Why keep? Raise Xiao Geng well so that he can grow into a man who can support his family. Would there be any worry about marrying a wife in the future?" Lin Qing He asked rhetorically.

Xue Mei Li nodded: "This is correct."

"I will train them to study. Of course, the chores that should be done must also be done. Can't only focus on education. Multi-aspect development is the most beneficial to them." Lin Qing He said.

In terms of education, Xue Mei Li was naturally incomparable with Lin Qing He. Still, she was willing to listen to Lin Qing He. It was all about experience.

Especially since the three children were so excellently nurtured.

Chapter 582: Btts 582

After eating a meal, Deputy Chief Jiang didn't rush away today. He stayed and watched TV together.

Jiang Geng was studying. He asked when he didn't get something. Zhou Xuan would basically give pointers right on point. Afterward, he would give out a few questions.

Xue Mei Li looked very envious and spoke: "His second brother is really amazing. What do he want to do in the future?"

"He hadn't thought about it yet. Wants to continue studying." Lin Qing He replied.

"Want to continue studying? What's above college graduate?" Xue Mei Li blurted. She had only graduated from the junior high year three. Of course, for this generation, that was already very good.

"Postgraduate." Lin Qing He answered.

Xue Mei Li felt that it was very high. Deputy Chief Jiang spoke, "If he can, do it."

It wasn't that it was easier to say when not in their shoe. If his son can reach that high, then he is willing to support. The key point was that he knew his own son.

"Dad, can go to the capital for university?" Jiang Geng brought it up at this time.

Deputy Chief Jiang nodded and said: "If you have the ability to get admitted into the capital, you can naturally go study. It just so happens that your godparents are there."

He had no objection. However, Xue Mei Li did, "Is the university here in Hai City not enough for you? Do you have to go all the way to the capital?"

"Mom, don't worry if I go to the capital. There's my godmother and godfather." Jiang Geng assured.

"Your godmother and godfather will be busy at that time. Don't bother them." Xue Mei Li said.

"Can't be considered as bother." Lin Qing He smilingly spoke.

"You don't know how mischievous this stinky boy is. The university here is also pretty good. What's more, I'm still worried that he won't pass the exam here. So that is so far-reaching." Xue Mei Li maintained.

This was the end of the story.

However, when they went home and closed the door at night, Deputy Chief Jiang said to her: "If Xiao Geng can pass the exam, it's okay to let him go to the capital to study."

"He's been by our side since young. I can't bear even if you are willing. When he go there, how can I take care of him?" Xue Mei Li responded.

"When he's in college, why would he need you to take care of him? He should learn to take care of himself. His godparents are there, what is there to worry?" Deputy Chief Jiang spoke.

He was very satisfied with Zhou Family as relatives. No fault to pick out.

Naturally, Xue Mei Li wasn't worried about Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai not taking care of their son. The main reason was that she was reluctant to separate from her son.

"Isn't Hai City a good choice too? If Xiao Geng wants to go to the capital, isn't it enough to go during summer vacation?" Xue Mei Li persisted.

"I can see Xiao Geng wants to go there very much. Look at him tonight. He wasn't energetic at all. I am worried that it will affect his studies. And boys, you can't always restrain them by your side. Look at his second brother and third brother. Which one isn't independent when out alone?" Deputy Chief Jiang said.

Otherwise, why would he say that he had a particularly good impression of Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai. Since they can educate their children so successfully, there was nothing to say about his character. Otherwise they can't raise them like this.

His parents were also full of praise. Saying that Old Zhou Family was pure and upright. Full of scholarly air and a veritable scholarly family. One should interact more with this family.

That was thanks to Mother Zhou.

When old Madam Jiang was over there, Mother Zhou had talked about the family affairs, right? She didn't talk about matters back in the countryside. Just mentioned that it wasn't only her eldest son who had college student, her third son's family had female college student. Let alone, Fourth's Family, which was full of college students.

Old Madam Jiang was envious. Her family hadn't had a college student so far. Deputy Chief Jiang had graduated from high school.

Eldest Grandson was currently freshman in high school. So there was no college student. And how many college students were there in this old Zhou Family?

According to the gold value of college students of this era, it was not too much to say they were a scholarly family.

Therefore, Deputy Chief Jiang hoped that his eldest son will get along with that side. If he can, he follow the same path as his eldest god-brother in the future. See if he can be arranged into the team.

He had retired from that side for many years. So he had no connections.

Xue Mei Li was a little worried by what he said and spoke, "Will this affect Xiao Geng's study?"

"Just tell him, if he has the ability to get admitted to the capital, you promise to let him go. You can listen to me and it won't end badly." Deputy Chief Jiang stated.

He rarely interfered with these issues. After all, he was very busy, especially since he may be promoted this year.

But it was about his son's future. So he opened his mouth. Let his son interact with his godparent' family more. It was good for his son. First of all, his perspective will change.

Although Xue Mei Li was reluctant, she nodded because she was afraid that her son would be affected.

The next morning she told Jiang Geng, who was still a little languid. Jiang Geng became exhilarated. He declared he would definitely get a good result in the exam!

Starting today, he will go to his godmother to do his homework!

"Brat, don't love home at all nor reluctant to part with your mom!" Xue Mei Li saw that her son was happy to go out and uttered with accusation. He ran off to his godmother's with a schoolbag without even eating.

"I can't bear to part with Mom." Jiang Yu said while hugging her mom's calf.

Xue Mei Li was in a good mood. She picked up her daughter and went to watch TV.

Jiang Geng came over this side and had breakfast with them. He told them what his mom had promised.

"Courage is commendable, but it's not easy to get admitted into the capital. Your current grades are still too far apart." Lin Qing He said.

"It's okay. I didn't study before. I will study hard from today!" Jiang Geng stated.

"Then study. Your godmother wants to rest. If you don't understand, leave it until Second Brother return and ask me." Zhou Xuan said. He wants to go to other places to explore. After all, it was a rare trip to Hai City.

"Go play. Can I get tired?" Lin Qing He dismissed.

Zhou Xuan smiled. He went out with a backpack on his back. Once again, he ran into Guo Miao Jun, who tried to strike up a conversation with him.

Zhou Xuan politely greeted in response and left. He decided to ask his mom when he gets back how their relationship was like with this neighbor.

Guo Miao Jun was a bit disappointed. She didn't expect that so little words were exchanged and he left.

Today, she specially dressed up, put perfume on her face, borrowed little leather shoes from her sister, borrowed her skirt from her classmates, and washed her hair yesterday...

"Miao Jun, why are you standing outside the door?" Old Madam Jiang came back with a vegetable basket and said.

"Granny Jiang, I just came out to take a look." Guo Miao Jun knew her relationship with Zhou Family and smilingly replied.

Old Madam Jiang swept a glance over her and casually remarked, "You're beautifully dresses today. Where are you going?"

"Nowhere." Guo Miao Jun smiled while her heart couldn't feel happy. Just now, that person didn't look at her much.

However, she looked at him. He looked really sunny. As expected of someone who grew up in the capital. Such good aura.

Chapter 583: Btts 583

Old Madam Jiang went in with the vegetable basket. Mother Guo came out of the house and saw her daughter alone. She couldn't help but said, "Didn't you see him come out? He must be walking around. Why didn't you follow and go together?"

Guo Miao Jun pursed her mouth and responded, "He didn't invite me."

Mother Guo said: "What age is it now? Why are you still holding back like this? If he didn't invite you, take the initiative. Say you'll take him around, right?"

She felt that her daughter was really a wooden block and continued: "He just came here and isn't familiar with this side. This is a good opportunity. Why didn't you know to grasp it?"

"Mom, why do you say that? You had even said that I'm good. He would like me. Chasing after him would make my value drop, right?" Guo Miao Jun uttered.

Mother Guo rolled her eyes and said, "Forget it. You know what kind of household is Zhou Family. What's more, I can tell that they must have had a child by accident. They came here to nurture the pregnancy. They will definitely return to the capital. Don't you want to go to Beijing with them?"

Lin Qing He's belly was getting bigger and bigger now. Who didn't know? However, their household registration wasn't here. So reporting was useless. People don't care, especially since they were close with old Jiang Family. No one will do this thankless thing.

This was perfectly in line with Mother Guo's wishes. If her daughter and Zhou Family's son matched up, then this property will be reserved for her family!

"You have to be more promising, understand? Don't be reserved? The young lad is good-looking and have money at home. What's more, they got the capital's household registration. Don’t use the tricks you used with others or he might return to the capital someday. See if you won't cry then!" Mother Guo said in displeasure.

When these words came out, Guo Miao Jun became a little nervous. She spoke: "Mom, how about you drop by Granny Jiang's and inquire?"

"Not inquiring now. When you date him, it's not too late to talk about it. Inquire what now?" Mother Guo replied.

This old Jiang Family only know to ruin things. Last time was the house. Maybe they'll find a distant niece to come and stir it up if they knew they wanted to match with old Zhou.

Because Mother Guo's careful planning, Lin Qing He, Zhou Qing Bai, and old Jiang Family didn't know what was going on.

Old Madam Jiang had encountered Guo Miao Jun being dressed up a few times. She mentioned it to Lin Qing He during their small talks.

Lin Qing He said: "Don't know if this old Guo Family had made a fortune recently. Their mentality is different."

Wasn't it different? Even old Madam Guo, who rolled her eyes when she saw her and her Qing Bai in the past, seemed to be sweet and lighthearted.

When passing by yesterday, she had asked her if she wanted to eat tomatoes?

It made Lin Qing He shocked. She liked to eat sweet and sour tomatoes, but she only picked them from next door, old Madam Jiang's yard. She will never eat from this side.

But this matter made people's mind boggled.

One can't wrap their head around. Lin Qing He said, "Qing Bai bought a lot of sea fish this morning. Later, you can take a few back, Aunt."

"Keep it for yourself. I bought one on the street this morning. It's enough for both of us." Old Madam Jiang replied.

Lin Qing He watched her do her crafts and wondered, "Auntie, do you make money by doing this kind of craft?"

Old Madam Jiang was working on knitted hats. It can't be regarded as knitting. It was crocheting. One hook after another. Old Madam Jiang was very fast.

Old Madam Jiang was only in her early 50s this year. She can crochet almost one hat a day.

Old Madam Jiang jollily answered, "I'm idle, so I brought some back home to work on. It doesn't make much money. About ten or so yuan in a month. It's enough for expenses."

Of course, her son was filial. He gave them living expenses every month. They had very little spending. They have a vegetable garden in their backyard, so they occasionally buy some eggs and fish.

The main thing was that she can’t stay idle. It was good to have something to do. Keep the income as pocket money.

Lin Qing He nodded and grabbed a book to read.

"I heard from Xiao Geng that he is going to take exams for the capital's university in the future. This brat must have liked it last time. If he really go over, please don't spoil him, Qing He. You should lecture when you should." Old Madam Jiang said.

"Xiao Geng is open-minded. He will definitely be successful in the future. Auntie, you don't have to worry about him." Lin Qing He stated.

Old Madam Jiang grinned: "I don't hope for anything else. As long as he can be like his second and third brothers, then I won't worry about him."

As they spoke, Zhou Xuan came back from outside. He brought Jiang Geng with him. He had just went to play basketball. The sweat was almost dry when he came back.

"Don't come here. Smell so sweaty. Go take a bath quickly." Lin Qing He sent him as soon as she saw Second heading over.

Helpless, Zhou Xuan looked at Jiang Geng, "You wash up in a bit too."

"Second Brother, you go first." Jiang Geng nodded.

"How is your second brother's skills?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"Godly powerful." Jiang Geng was convinced whether it was Zhou Xuan or Zhou Gui Lai. Put aside Zhou Gui Lai, since he was a sporty type at first glance. However, he didn't expect his gentle scholarly second brother to be so skillful at basketball too.

"There were just a lot of girls around in the park. They were all watching at Second Brother. Also the grandpas and grannies were inquiring about Second Brother's family." Jiang Geng wanted to laugh when he said this.

Last time, some people wanted to ask about his third brother. His third brother replied: "Grandpa, you can save your thoughts, I'm only seventeen years old. Still in school!"

It made the grandpa delighted, saying attending school wasn't a problem. How about meeting his granddaughter first? First get engaged, then date after graduation?

This time it was his second elder brother's turn. His second elder brother didn't care about this. He just played basketball and left when he finished playing. It was very cold.

Lin Qing He smiled: "They look highly of him."

"Such a young man. Which family with a girl around the same age won't consider it. If our family does, I want to see if there is that fate to connect them." Old Madam Jiang merrily said.

"Auntie, don't tease." Lin Qing He was amused.

After a while, Zhou Xuan came back from his wash up. He felt refreshed. And looked really handsome. That figure and that face. It wasn't worse than the stars on the TV.

The three Zhou brothers got the figure and the good looks.

When Jiang Geng saw that he was done washing, he also went to wash up. He had clothes here. He was studying hard recently and he specially brought it here.

Because he came here to eat and study, Xue Mei Li often got him to bring some fruits over, even when they were godparents and godchild.

Although Zhou Family didn't mind. she can't take it into consideration.

When old Madam Jiang and Jiang Geng were present, Zhou Xuan didn't say much about it. Once the grandparents and grandchild went back, Zhou Xuan asked his mom, "Mom, where is my dad? Why do I felt he is busy?"

Everyday, he drove out.

Chapter 584: Weasel eyeing on the chicken

"Your dad said it's rare for you to come, so he went out to see if there is any good location. If there are, buy a few shops." Lin Qing He didn't hide it from him.

Zhou Xuan did not expect this and nodded: "Not a bad idea. The shops and houses are getting more and more expensive now."

"Don't talk about it outside." Lin Qing He ordered.

How can Zhou Xuan not know this. It went without saying, he won't spread it outside. He was just a little curious: "Why do you want to come here to buy real estate?"

"Isn't it rare to come here? Since your dad is interested, let him be." Lin Qing He replied.

As for saying that Zhou Qing Bai bought it for the youngest daughter, Lin Qing He can't say that. Even when they were mother and child, some things still hurt others.

Her family Qing Bai wanted to gather more protection for his daughter. While Lin Qing He treated them equally. She wasn't worry about not enough to go around, only worry that it wasn't evenly distributed. If they wanted their brothers and sisters to be in harmony, have to divide evenly. Before guaranteeing even distribution, it was okay to give more. Though her sons didn't care about it so much, as parents, they shouldn't create too large of a gap.

Of course these matters are things for the future. What time was it now? It was too early to speak of these.

"Dad is rich and willful now. However, how will they be managed in the future?" Zhou Xuan asked.

"Wait and see. Can let Grandpa Jiang rent it out when the time come," Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Xuan didn't say anything. Someone had to take care of it, otherwise, how can it do to just leave it like that?

Zhou Qing Bai only came back at noon. Zhou Xuan had already prepared the family's meal. He bought another shop. Adding it up, he bought 13 shops in good locations and five more properties since coming to Hai City. This didn't including the one where they lives now.

"Dad, what kind of shop did you buy?" Zhou Xuan asked.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at him. Zhou Xuan said, "Mom told me."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai reluctantly answered him and ignored him.

Lin Qing He was taking a nap inside. She went in and went to sleep before Zhou Qing Bai finished eating.

Zhou Xuan had lunch with his dad. He spoke, "Dad, you are very discerning. Now everyone is getting richer and richer. In the future, this shop will increase in value."

"When the time comes, leave it for your sister." Zhou Qing Bai solemnly stated.

He was arrogantly biased. If Lin Qing He was present, she would definitely have to glare at him.

Zhou Xuan didn't take it to heart. He nodded, "Leave it for her."

They were already this big, so naturally they don't care about this. How old will future sister be? So the brothers had no objection to giving to younger sister.

Zhou Qing Bai was quite satisfied with his son's sensible answer and spoke, "Don't say it outside."

"En." Zhou Xuan nodded.

Lin Qing He was clueless to this. As the weather got hotter, she couldn't adapt because pregnant women were very afraid of heat.

So water was put in a bag and placed in the freezing refrigerator. When it froze, it was put in a basin. The whole basin was left in front of the fan. That way, it blew cool air and she can sleep well.

Lin Qing He was hungry when she woke up. She clearly finished eating before going to bed.

"My appetite is really scary now." Lin Qing He blurted out. She had three sons but was pregnant for the first time.

She was afraid. Afraid that if her appetite increases now, she will have such a good appetite after her daughter is born. What to do then?

Zhou Qing Bai had napped for a while. At this time, he brought in a sweet potato and a corn on the cob.

Lin Qing He munched on the sweet potato and corn on the cob before getting off the bed. She can really eat. She tried to eat whole grains and be vegetarian.

Zhou Qing Bai had to support her because it was August. In half a month, it'll enter September. Counting the time, her belly reached seven months old.

The seven-month-old belly wasn't small. It made Lin Qing He appeared a little clumsy.

Sometimes her temper will be a lot more grumpy. Still, Zhou Qing Bai bear with it with no objection at all.

Once Second return, he will basically not go out. He has to guard his wife. If he really wants to go out, he has to go next door and call old Madam Jiang to come and sit at home.

"Have to go for a walk, otherwise I will get fatter." Lin Qing He said after relieving herself.

She was such a glutton and a sleepyhead

Zhou Qing Bai said: "Then go for a walk."

He supported her out.

They encountered Mother Guo, who was enjoying the coolness at the entrance. When she saw them, she smiled and greeted: "Going out for a walk?"

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. At this time his wife had to support her belly. It was best to not have conflict with the neighbors. The other party took the initiative to say hello, so they just returned it.

"Now that the belly is so big, it is better to go out and walk more. That way, it will be easier to birth later." Mother Guo advised.

"Sister Guo, we won't talk with you for now. We're going for a walk in the park." Lin Qing He said.

"Go go." Mother Guo nodded.

After walking far, Lin Qing He muttered to Zhou Qing Bai: "Don't you feel like she's a weasel eyeing on the chicken?"

She wasn't overthinking. They had been here for several months. It wasn't until this month did old Guo Family gave them good expressions. When she saw them, she could take the initiative to greet them. How can she not be planning something?

Zhou Qing Bai said: "It doesn't matter." As long as they didn't interfere with his family, then it didn't matter. If they did, then it definitely won't work.

Mother watched them depart. She just started to plan. Her hopeless daughter hasn't made any progress for a long time. Should she take the initiative to make the move and talk to Zhou Family?

But before that, Mother Guo came over to old Madam Jiang's with a few cucumbers and sat around.

Old Madam Jiang had a so-so relationship with her. That is, a neighbor relationship.

"Why do you have time to drop by?" Old Madam Jiang said.

"The cucumbers at home are big, so I specially picked a few for you to add to your meal, Auntie." Mother Guo responded.

"Look at my trellis. Few of them can be eaten. Old Guo Family has a large population. Pick a few of mine and take them back later." Old Madam Jiang said.

Mother Guo talk about this. She entered the subject: "Who is that young man from Zhou Family? He is quite handsome."

"That's their second child." Old Madam Jiang told.

"How old is he this year?" Mother Guo had known this a long time ago and asked.

Old Madam Jiang took in her behavior. Then she thought of Guo Miao Jun's action during this time. She had a guess in her heart and answered, "He's nineteen."

"Nineteen? As big as my Miao Jun." Mother Guo merrily said.

"Yes. However, your Miao Jun is capable. That girl took care of the house in and out. Xiao Geng's second brother is still in college." Old Madam Jiang remarked.

"A college student?" Mother Guo exclaimed.

"Ain't that right. Originally I wanted to introduce someone to him." Old Madam Jiang glanced at her and said.

Chapter 585: Dismissing

When old Madam Jiang's words came out, the smile on Mother Guo's face slight faltered. She knew old Jiang Family will have ill-intention.

"But Xiao Geng's Second Brother is still in college. I heard that he will continue to study. I'm too embarrassed to introduce my distant niece. What's more, it will take a long time before his graduation. I'll think about it later. Anyway, it won't happen now." Old Madam Jiang spoke.

"How can it not happen now?" Mother Guo casually responded.

"Of course, it won't. After the introduction, how long do she have to wait for him? And even if she wait, what if he goes to university and meets a better girl? I'm thinking of waiting for Xiao Geng's Second Brother to graduate before discussing anything. At that time, he won't meet female classmates of the same level. Better time to date." Old Madam Jiang analyzed.

Have to say, old Madam Jiang's words sounded quite reasonable.

She found out the reason for old Guo Family's change of attitude during this time. It turned out to be such intention. Still, she didn't cut of their thoughts. After all, Lin Qing He got a big belly now. Who knows what kind of moral this old Jiang Family have?

So she didn't give a concrete dead end. She used the delay tactics. Once the baby is born, it didn't matter.

Although Mother Guo felt what old Madam Jiang said was reasonable, she still persisted: "If they got engaged first, then it's not possible to date another, right?"

"Look what you say. We are in a big city, Hai City. It's not uncommon for people to get divorced, let alone split up before marriage." Old Madam Jiang responded.

This was the honest truth.

It wasn't the rural area. Once one get married, it was for a lifetime. Very few divorced as it was considered shameful. While, there are more divorces in big cities in the past few years.

Mother Guo hesitated: "This Zhou Family doesn't seem like that kind of household either."

"Though those words sounds right, but the female party are the one who suffer more in the end." Old Madam Jiang pointed out.

Mother Guo internally agrees. If that come true, wouldn't it be her daughter at the disadvantage? However, old Zhou Family dares to make her daughter suffer, then they see that her family aren't a vegetarian. At that time, give the house to her family as compensation!

So Mother Guo smiled and said, "It's better to get engaged first, Auntie. What do you think of my Miao Jun?"

Old Madam Jiang became impatient with this old Guo Family. She put everything out so clearly and she still didn't know to retreat at roadblock.

At this time, Zhou Xuan just came over. He came to pick cucumbers to eat. When he saw Mother Guo, he greeted with an 'Auntie'. Then he turned to Old Madam Jiang: "Granny Jiang, I'll pick a cucumber to eat."

"Pick it." Old Madam Jiang spoke.

Mother Guo smiled lovingly when she saw him. With a beam, she spoke: "No need to pick it. I have brought a lot of it. Take it and eat it."

"Go to the backyard to pick. Pick more and bring more for your auntie to take back." Before Zhou Xuan could respond, old Madam Jiang stated.

Can let them eat things from old Guo's house.

Zhou Xuan went to pick the cucumbers. Old Madam Jiang said to Mother Guo: "Really you. Your mother-in-law live prudently and you still bring cucumbers over. When she find out, she'll chew you out. Take more back."

Mother Guo's words were all stuffed back. Originally, she thought old Madam Jiang was being nosy. But after hearing this, there was nothing to say.

Zhou Xuan picked four to five out. He washed one to eat. The rest was for Mother Guo.

Mother Guo jollily said, "younglad, I don't even know what your name is."

"Auntie is polite. My name is Zhou Xuan." Second munched on the cucumber as he answered.

"Zhou Xuan, I heard your granny Jiang say that you are still in college?" Mother Guo smiled.

"En." Zhou Xuan nodded.

"Do you have a match?" Mother Guo asked.

"Auntie must be joking. Have what match now? I'm still studying. The soonest have to wait until I graduate and have a job. Otherwise I don't have any money. How can I support my match?" Zhou Xuan responded.

Old Madam Jiang gave a thumbs up in her heart. Well said.

How could Mother Guo give up so easily. It wouldn't be her if she did: "How can you say that? Your family don't lack money."

"Auntie, you're wrong. My family's conditions are average. What's more, dating is my own business. What does it have to do with my family?" Zhou Xuan said while eating cucumber.

Mother Guo internally called him an rash youth. He didn't understand anything. How can one not look at the other's family when dating? The other party's family was mattered.

"Studying is more important." Old Madam Jiang spoke.

"Yeah. A lot of people want to introduce someone to me. But I don't have any thoughts in this aspect now. Wait until later." Zhou Xuan stated.

Although Mother Guo failed to recommend her daughter out, she didn't think it was a failure. After all, it can't be helped since he had to study. For now, the two families interact. If her daughter hasn't found a good one in the future, then it won't be too late to think about it again.

Mother Guo left. Zhou Xuan finished the cucumber and then went on to pick tomato to eat. He spoke to old Madam Jiang, "Granny Jiang, I'm going back first."

"Go back." Old Madam Jiang nodded. She didn't tell him about old Guo Family's intention. After all, she was going back to the capital for study soon.

She waited for Lin Qing He to come back.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went out for a stroll for more than forty minutes before they returned. With such a belly, it wasn't a good idea to do other exercises. However, strolling was excellent.

And after walking around in a circle, her stomach was a little hungry again. She wanted to eat.

It must be pointed out that she ate a sweet potato and a corn on the cob before going out!

"Hungry?" Zhou Qing Bai merrily asked.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye roll. Zhou Qing Bai went in and took out the mung bean soup.

Although the mung bean soup had a cooling affect, pregnant women can still eat a bit without any affect. Just don't freeze it.

The sweet mung bean soup tasted delicious, but it can't sate the hunger. She watched TV for a while after the two bowls of mung bean soup. It was about enough.

But by this time Zhou Qing Bai had already begun to prepare dinner.

A yellow croaker, a winter melon pork rib soup, a stir-fried cabbage, and a potato stew. All served with rice.

Lin Qing He dropped by old Madam Jiang as an after-meal exercise. Because it was next door, Zhou Qing Bai didn't follow her.

He missed out on hearing about old Guo Family's matter from old Madam Jiang.

After listening, Lin Qing He fully understood old Guo family's intention.

She was saying, why had her attitude changed for a while? Turned out to eyeing on her second child.

She had indeed seen Guo Miao Jun. She can't really casually judge the girl. Still, she wasn't suitable for her second child.

And even if she was, have to think twice. That old Guo Family looked like troublemakers at first glance.

"Your stomach is so big now. It's not better to not make matters worse. So just drag it like that. Talk about it later. Maybe her daughter can't wait and marry early." Old Madam Jiang said.

Lin Qing He nodded, but didn't comment too much.

But it was really like what old Madam Jiang said. This Mother Guo just finished mentioning it and a matchmaker came knocking to her house. Saying they want to form a marriage.

Chapter 586: Btts 586

There was a saying.

When a man missed out on the woman he wanted to marry the most, he became unfussy. Anyone can do.

But if a woman failed to marry the person she wanted to marry, she became very picky. There was always a flaw in everyone.

Guo Miao Jun fancied Zhou Xuan. Like truly fancy. Whenever she saw Zhou Xuan, she blushed and her heart fluttered. She didn't even dare to go forward and talk to him.

Moreover, the conditions of Zhou Family were great. Nothing to pick at.

So she didn't like the marriage that the matchmaker came to recommend.

Actually, the male party's conditions were still pretty good. He got a job. He was only twenty-three this year. Just four years older than her. His salary wasn't low. It was said to be more than sixty yuan, which was recently raised this year.

This salary level was definitely not low. The rest of old Guo Family were quite satisfied. Let alone others, it was Mother Guo's heart was moved.

The salary was wonderful.

However, Guo Miao Jun refused. Mother Guo understood what she was thinking, and said: "This is nothing to complain about with Zhou Xuan. But he is still studying and attending college now. From what he expressed, I think he'll wait for graduation before starting to date. How long will the wait be? Currently there's a good marriage, so marry."

"Mom, is his family conditions comparable with Zhou Family's? Zhou Family can afford a car!" Guo Miao Jun can tell her mom was moved and said at once.

"I know that his family's condition is great, but we have to be practical. It's unknown when he'll graduate and he will have to stay in the capital in the future. If you are two years younger than him, you can wait. Now you are as old as him, so forget it. Leave him to your cousin in the future." Mother Guo stated.

Guo Miao Jun's eyes bulged out: "Mom, I am your own daughter. You want to leave such a good man to Cousin and not me?"

Mother Guo uttered in displeasure: "What are you saying? You can't make it in time, right? He will wait for graduation and had said will attend whatever graduate school. He will study until when? Can you wait?"

"I don't care. I fallen in love with him. How can that man compare with Zhou Xuan? He is shorter than Zhou Xuan. His appearance can't compare. Simply ugly. I don't want to marry such a person." Guo Miao Jun declared.

"A woman marry a man so they can get dressed and be fed. As long as he has a high salary, what else do you need to care about? Can appearance let you eat?" Mother Guo rebutted.

"Zhao Xuan doesn't only appearance. He is a college student. He has the ability. And his family has money. Which aspect isn't better than him?" Guo Miao Jun firmly said.

Mother Guo couldn't refute, so she could only talk to her mother-in-law.

Old Madam Guo can tell what her daughter-in-law's plan was. So weren't they gathered together? Right now, the man's condition was quite good. What's more, they promised that would give four major household appliances.

TV, tape recorder, refrigerator, and washing machine.

This was the standard for marriage in the '80s. To settle these four major household appliances, it would cost more than two thousand yuan. What's more, treating to a meal or something would be required. For a complete set, two thousand five hundred was a must.

It can be said that for a man to promise to give these four major items, his condition was great.

Although old Madam Guo eyed on Zhou Family, she can't guarantee whether it will be successful or not. Since they encountered such a good marriage, get engaged first. Her granddaughter was only 19 after all. It wasn't time to get the marriage certificate. They can only get it at the age of twenty.

Because the elders in the family agreed, Guo Miao Jun can only be willing even when she wasn't.

Guo Miao Jun hid in the room and cried a few times. For several days, she was depressed. Finally, she mustered up the courage to find Zhou Xuan. She wanted to copy the plot in the stories, wanted to elope with him. However, when she stood in front of Zhou Xuan, she blushed and couldn't even speak.

When she was really going to ask him to elope with her in pursuit of free love, Zhou Xuan had already embarked on the train back to the capital.

It was the end of August by this time. The new semester was about to start. He had been here for a long time. His mom was well taken care of, so there was no need to worry too much.

So Guo Miao Jun came up empty.

She even dared to come to Lin Qing He and ask, "Auntie, I haven't seen Young Geng's second brother these two days."

Lin Qing He knew what she meant. It was fine when she was crushing before. But now she was already engaged. What did she mean by asking about her son?

The news of Guo Miao Jun’s engagement was known through this area. After all, the man’s conditions were quite good. He can afford the four major household items. This was also a matter of face. Naturally, old Guo Family won't hide it.

"He went back to the capital. The new semester is about to start, no?" Despite what Lin Qing He thought, she still politely responded.

Though Guo Miao Jun's expression didn't say anything, it wasn't an exaggeration to describe her intestines was blue with regret.

The previous time she finally mustered up her courage, but couldn't say anything. This time, she came again with confidence and he already went back.

Although Guo Miao Jun was engaged, old Guo Family's attitude hadn't changed. Though Guo Miao Jun failed, there were other nieces and daughters behind her.

Right now, it was still early. Wait until later. In short, don't make the relationship stiff.

The situation was now more harmonious for the time being.

Lin Qing He didn't care. Zhou Qing Bai was on edge recently, because his wife's belly was really big.

Despite all laziness and the sense of clumsiness, there were no other discomforts. Lin Qing He was calm. She let Zhou Qing Bai be. He had to get up and check on her in the middle of the night to sleep with ease.

It was true that the bigger the pregnancy term was getting, the more her appetite increased. While sleeping, she can wake up hungry and want something to eat in the middle of the night.

It was Zhou Qing Bai who gets tormented. However, this man really had no regrets. Lin Qing He slightly admired him. She felt that this pregnancy was really worthy of having.

Because it let her to see the other side of this man. He can't have it and still didn't have any temper at all.

"In the future, when your daughter you wished for so long is born, won't you throw me, the courier, away?" Lin Qing He looked at him and said.

"What courier? It is my wife. Big precious." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Lin Qing He groaned: "Who is big precious? Don't you feel ashamed?"

"You are my big precious. This is little precious. Both is my favorite." Zhou Qing Bai said.

This person wasn't good at giving honey words. But at this meeting, it was probably due to the lover of the previous life arriving, he had opened up a new skill. One trick after another pop up.

Still, Lin Qing He found it pleasing to hear. She spoke, "Counting the days, I'm almost due around the National Day."

"Don't worry. It will be over once I drive you there." Zhou Qing Bai assured.

"It's easy for you to say. How is delivering that simple?" Lin Qing He disgruntledly replied. She was still a little worried. She wasn't thick-skinned nor was she young. Delivering a baby was dangerous.

Chapter 587: Old house on fire

However, it can't be blamed on Zhou Qing Bai, who made her advanced age pregnant woman. It was destiny. Cannot be avoided.

"Don't be afraid." Zhou Qing Bai soothed.

"Once the birth is over and pick us up, you can release the news about this car. See who wants it and sell it." Lin Qing He said.

"Why sell it?" Zhou Qing Bai asked in confusion.

"If you don't sell it, you'll drive it back? I heard Third say that there is a lot of chaos outside now." Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Qing Bai felt helpless and looked at his wife, "Wife, have you forgotten how we brought our truck back to the capital?"

Lin Qing He froze. Then she gave her Qing Bai an awkward look. She was...once pregnant, silly for three years?

"Ke, Wife, would you like some black rice cake?" Zhou Qing Bai changed the subject.

Lin Qing He glanced at him with silent grudge and replied, "Give me one."

She channeled her grief and anger into her appetite. Afterward she ate three nonstop even though she said she'll have eat one. After eating, she slept.

Although she became stupid, Lin Qing He still tried her best to read. Persisting to not let her English fall back.

After all, the environment around them didn't have English-speakers. It was unlike the native language, Chinese. So, it must be practiced every day.

It had entered September. The originally sultry weather has really improved a bit, at least it wasn't so sultry and hot.

In mid-September, on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Lin Qing He called their hometown and chatted with Eldest Sister-in-law.

"That girl Liu Ni has completely lost the face of our old Zhou family." Eldest Sister-in-law didn't want to say this in front of Lin Qing He, but she couldn't help it.

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I heard that she dived into the rice field with her (husband's) third uncle. It caused quite a stir." Eldest Sister-in-law told. It was truly the definition of depravity.

Lin Qing He was stunned: "This happened? They were caught on the spot?" Although Zhou Liu Ni was surnamed Zhou, she was basically removed in Lin Qing He's perspective. She was just listening to gossip.

"They weren't. It's what people said, otherwise the matter won't end." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

But this kind of matter wouldn't make a wave if there was no ripple. Can't be groundless rumors. If it didn't happen, people won't come out with nonsense and attach a name. Although she wasn't caught on the spot, it was still too embarrassing.

"What's the attitude of second branch?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Second Brother was infuriated. Second Sister-in-law went straight to beat Liu Ni," Eldest Sister-in-law answered.

"This was because she's afraid that Xia Xia's marriage will be implicated." Lin Qing He summed up in a single sentence.

"Yes ah. Originally Xia Xia's match wasn't very satisfied with this side. Seeing that a new house will be build this year and Xia Xia probably won't go home to live in the future, she is willing to marry. Now Second Sister-in-law cherishes her reputation. This kind of thing happens can ruin the reputation of the family, right?" Eldets Sister-in-law stated.

Thankfully, the family split early. If not, the other branches' reputation will be implicated as well. Now it was only second branch's was rotten.

"I said long time ago that if she don't govern and teach her well, something will happen sooner or later." Lin Qing He said, "What's the situation on the man's side?"

"There was a fight. The family split. As for the rest, nothing." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

Lin Qing He stopped talking about this and asked about Eldest Sister-in-law's raising ducks business.

Speaking of her career, Eldest Sister-in-law became upbeat: "It's wonderful. These ducks loved to lay eggs outside. Can miss out one if I don't pay attention."

Then they chatted about Third Brother's family and her third brother's family. Apart from hearing from Third Brother on his return about her father bringing her two elder brothers over to make a fuss, nothing else happened.

Lin Qing He didn't care about that much. Her third brother should go through the storm on his own and see it clearly what level of character her two elder brothers and that father were.

According to what she saw at the end of last year's return, his feeling for them still existed. Placing importance to family was a virtue, but it must be depend on the other party.

After talking with Eldest Sister-in-law, she called Zhou Xiao Mei. She hung up and waited for the boss to call her. After a while, she called again and Zhou Xiao Mei answered.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, I know you will definitely call back today during the Mid-Autumn Festival." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.

"How's Father, Mother, and Uncle Wang? How are their health?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"All of them is pretty good. You don't have to worry, Fourth Sister-in-law. Counting the time, your months are pretty high," Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

Lin Qing He saw Zhou Qing Bai coming over there. Mostly came out because he felt was she was gone a long time after going out to make a call.

In fact, this was the truth.

She gave Zhou Qing Bai a look before continuing to chat with Zhou Xiao Mei: "It should be due around the National Day."

"That's really fast. I'll go over later," Zhou Xiao Mei said.

"No need. Just take good care of your family. Your fourth brother is here." Lin Qing He knew Zhou Xiao Mei's intentions. She was worried about her.

"How can my fourth brother handle it all alone? I have to go there to feel rest assured. What's more, I already told Da Lin and my parents. They all agreed." Zhou Xiao Mei maintained.

"When you come here, only Brother-in-law will be on his own at the bun shop. Can he manage?" Lin Qing He said.

"Won't let him set up the stall. You don't have to worry, Fourth Sister-in-law. I have to come and watch it for you this month. We don't worry about keeping Sister-in-law a big man." Zhou Xiao Mei assured.

"How about, sending Si Ni over?" Lin Qing He suggested.

In fact, she felt her Qing Bai would have no problem. However, their family were worried. They can drop the idea of Zhou Xiao Mei coming over. The children and the bun shop needed her.

So can only consider Zhou Si Ni.

"I can arrange everything before I go over. But since you want Si Ni to go there, then I'll let her know when she comes to eat tonight. Eldest Sister-in-law and Er Ni had talked over the phone a few times and said to let Si Ni come. Si Ni had also brought it up herself. But when I considered Guo Dong's side, I thought about going over." Zhou Xiao Mei told.

"How can Guo Dong not be able endure this time?" Lin Qing He replied with mirth.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, don't say that. Guo Dong is a bit like his old house is on fire. He come here for two-three days." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.

"Really fancy her?" Lin Qing He jollily said.

"Si Ni is a neat girl. She is also a wonderful at managing the home. Our house is clean and tidy. How can he not? He got good eyes." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke. Then there was some hesitation: "It's Si Ni. This girl. I find that she doesn't take it seriously yet?"

"He's already dropping by often and Si Ni haven't put her heart in?" Lin Qing He asked in surprise.

"Probably still don't believe that Guo Dong really wants to something serious with her. I think she planned to muddle through it until Guo Dong stop dating from the beginning. She probably didn't expect Guo Dong to really fancy at her." Zhou Xiao Mei said amusedly.

Lin Qing He didn't expect that her worry about Si Ni fancying Weng Guo Dong first was for naught. In the end, it was Weng Guo Dong who fell in love with Si Ni.

Chapter 588: Satisfied

After finishing chatting with Zhou Xiao Mei and hung up the phone, Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai about Zhou Si Ni coming over.

"It's fine to come." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Although he alone was enough, it was still great to have one more person's care.

"I thought Si Ni and Guo Dong won't end up together." Lin Qing He smilingly said on the way home.

After all, the gap between the two was there. Weng Guo Dong was picky. He had gone on blind dates with so many capital girls and had never took any liking. She thought his type would be the intellectual beauty kind.

Unexpectedly, he really fell in love with Si Ni, a small family jasper.

In fact, she wasn't considered a small family jasper. Xu Sheng Wei was. Si Ni wasn't ugly. She can't be described as pretty either.

What's more, she grew up in the country. She hadn't be very optimistic about it.

It was just hard to win against Mother Weng enthusiasm and sincerity and finally agreed to let them give it a go. Surprisingly, Weng Guo Dong's heart was moved.

Zhou Qing Bai wasn't surprised.

His own niece was wonderful. Marrying a wife was to marry a virtue. If Weng Guo Dong didn't like such person, what was he looking for?

"It looks like Si Ni isn't ready yet." Lin Qing He smiled.

"When she come over, talk to her." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Weng Guo Dong was good. After being with him, it won't end badly. In the future, his niece will be married. This guy was pretty decent. So if it's suitable, get married. Don't have to think about it that much.

Today was the Mid-Autumn Festival. So, they called Jiang family to come over here to eat, have moon cakes, watch TV, and chat.

There were candied centered, spiced, and five-nuts flavored mooncakes. The taste was quite lovely.

Candied egg on left, lava second, and last two is five nuts. Never heard of spiced (麻酥), so can't find a pic I find suitable.

Xue Mei Li ate mooncakes with chrysanthemum tea, and said, "Judging by this belly, you're about to give birth, right? At that time, one person can't handle it all. Someone has to help. Call for my mom then. I will come and give a hand."

"Thanks for your thought but I called a niece to come over. She will be here sometime later. You just need to take good care of Little Yu and her brother." Lin Qing He said.

"That's okay." Xue Mei Li nodded after hearing the words. It would be much easier with someone coming over to help.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything about this. He felt that there was really nothing wrong with just himself, so why they didn't believe in him?

He chatted with Deputy Chief Jiang about his position. Deputy Chief Jiang was willing to reveal some things to him: "This year, I should get a promotion."

"You have managed this area well and the ability is there. Sooner or later, promotion is a matter of time." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Deputy Chief Jiang was quite satisfied with these words. So he asked about the situation of Eldest, Zhou Kai's side. Zhou Qing Bai gave some information. Deputy Chief Jiang spoke: "I was thinking about sending Xiao Geng there to train in the future. "

"Ask Eldest when the time come." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Deputy Chief Jiang nodded. He knew that this eldest was a capable one. After all, it was said that he was already the platoon leader and served as a platoon leader directly after graduating from the military academy.

As long as he gain enough credit, becoming the commander was next.

The platoon leader equivalent to a second lieutenant.

However, age was a key factor. He was only twenty-one right now. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that his potential was unlimited.

The family stayed until about nine o'clock before going back. Old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang didn't stay much longer and said, "It's getting late. You guys rest early."

"Qing Bai, send Uncle and Aunt back." Lin Qing He ordered.

"It's just a few steps away. No need to send us. Just come out and lock the door." Old Mister Jiang responded.

Zhou Qing Bai sent them to the door. Then he returned after locking the door. He went to boil a water for footwash to let his wife soaked her feet.

Lin Qing He was a little sleepy and spoke: "It's not good to be so hurry. Wait another ten days. After the twenty-fifth, go and make a call and get Si Ni arrange a day to come over."

"I'll arrange these." Zhou Qing Bai responded as he washed his wife's feet. Only then he let his wife sleep.

Lin Qing He was indeed sleepy and fell asleep shortly after her head hit the pillow. Although it was not so hot this time, she still had to use a fan. Of course, she had to cover herself with a thin quilt.

Zhou Qing Bai went out to take a shower, washed all the clothes, and hung them to dry before entering the house to accompany his wife and sleep.

In a blink of an eye, it was the end of the month. Yesterday, Zhou Qing Bai had already confirmed his niece's train time with Second. So he came here half an hour earlier and waited.

When people got out of the carriage, he saw it wasn't just Zhou Si Ni. Weng Guo Dong had followed.

"Uncle." Weng Guo Dong greeted when he saw him.

Zhou Si Ni had a smile on her face and said: "Fourth Uncle, have you been waiting for a long time?"

"No." Zhou Qing Bai said concisely: "Let's go."

So he took them over to the car. Once they got in the car, they made way to the house.

Looking at Lin Qing He, Weng Guo Dong smilingly remarked: "Seeing Auntie Lin's good complexion, my mom can rest assured when I go back."

His mom had often mention it. This time he heard that Si Ni was coming over and insisted that he follow.

"Sister Weng specifically told you to come over?" Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"My mom was always worried about you." Weng Guo Dong responded.

"What is there to worry about on this side? All is well. How come you're free?" Lin Qing He replied.

"I took next month's holiday time in advance. So I can stay for a few days. Think of it's as a vacation." Weng Guo Dong grinned.

"This is because Si Ni will be here to help me next month, so you took your holiday in advance." Lin Qing He teased.

Weng Guo Dong laughed and glanced at Zhou Si Ni. Zhou Si Ni was a little embarrassed. She didn't look at him. Instead, she said to Lin Qing He: "Fourth Aunt, how are you feeling now?"

"No problem. This little one is calm," Lin Qing He replied.

The fetal movement had been a lot in recent days. Still, there were indeed no signs of labor.

However, except for the previous one, they didn't encounter Chen Shan at the hospital again.

"There are just two more rooms in the house. You each take a room. First go shopping in the next few days. It's a rare trip. Later Guo Dong have to go back and Si Ni will help me. I'm afraid there will no time. "Lin Qing He said to both of them.

"Okay." Zhou Si Ni wanted to say no need, but Weng Guo Dong gave the go ahead first.

Zhou Si Ni didn't say anything then. Let them take a bath first and refresh bit before eating something to cushion their stomachs.

It was midday at this time. Better let the two of them rest first. As for the other matters, talk about after their nap.

"They look well together." Lin Qing He whispered to Zhou Qing Bai.

"He came along. Got some sincerity." Zhou Qing Bai commented.

His original intention was for Second to send her over, so he was a little surprised when he didn't see Second. Instead, it was Weng Guo Dong.

Still, his heart was indeed satisfied.

Chapter 589: Self-abased Si Ni

Lin Qing He can tell that Weng Guo Dong was serious, so there was nothing to criticize.

After Weng Guo Dong and Zhou Si Ni slept, they began to prepare dinner.

Zhou Qing Bai took the lead and made it with Weng Guo Dong. He got Zhou Si Ni to chat to her fourth aunt.

Lin Qing He wasn't anxious about asking her about Weng Guo Dong. It wasn't too late to talk about it when Weng Guo Dong returned.

"Fourth Aunt, did you buy the car here?" Zhou Si Ni asked.

"Well, your fourth uncle likes tossing around. I can't do anything with him. It's only so far away from the hospital." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Si Ni smiled: "It's Fourth Uncle doting you, Fourth Aunt." Then she asked her fourth aunt to lift her leg up: "I will massage it for you, Fourth Aunt. It will get uncomfortable when you are pregnant."

She had did it for her eldest sister and her second sister. Not a big deal to do it for fourth aunt.

"If Guo Dong to see this later, he can't bear to watch." Lin Qing He smilingly said.

"How would he understand these?" Zhou Si Ni shook her head.

"Really, there's no need. If I feel uncomfortable, I can just ask your uncle to help. As for you, you specially requested for a long vacation with the night school this time." Lin Qing He spoke.

"I brought the book over to revise. If I don't understand, I will ask you, Fourth Aunt." Zhou Si Ni didn't mind.

Lin Qing He nodded. Zhou Si Ni spoke, "Are there any public phones around? I have to call back. I forgot to just now."

"No need. When you were sleeping, your uncle called." Lin Qing He told.

Zhou Si Ni said: "Grandfather, Grandmother and Grandpa Wang are missing you. The day before yesterday, Grandmother killed a chicken, but was told off by Grandfather. He's afraid that it will be off by the time it got here. It's not it's unavailable here."

Lin Qing He smiled, "Your grandmother is thoughtful." Although her mother-in-law was a bit naggy, she wasn't so bad. She still missed her.

Zhou Si Ni got up to get the money and told: "Grandmother gave me two hundred yuan and asked me to bring it to you, Fourth Aunt."

Lin Qing He grinned and replied, "There is no shortage of money here."

"Grandmother said that as mother-in-law, she can't help at all. She felt embarrassed, so instructed to let you buy some good food." Zhou Si Ni explained.

Lin Qing He nodded and accepted it.

Uncle Wang gave one thousand. Her mother-in-law gave two hundred. It wasn't about the amount of money, but the elders' thought. Besides, Uncle Wang gave too much. Her mother-in-law being able to give two hundred was considered generous.

"Is there nothing else?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Nothing else. All is fine." Zhou Si Ni answered.

Lin Qing He said: "How's the twins and San Ni's Pang Pang?"

"All of them are restless. Causing trouble everywhere." Zhou Si Ni shook her head and laughed.

San Ni's Pang Pang was almost one year old. The twins were smaller. Still, they were almost eleven months old. So, they can crawl nimbly and disappear in a blink. Have to keep an eye on them now.

Lin Qing He can imagine that scene. It was wonderful to have twins but the suffering also doubled

After all, the children now can't compare with the children before.

This batch was born after 80s. Her first three were all born '60...

Almost a generation gap.

After a while, Zhou Qing Bai and Weng Guo Dong finished cooking. Zhou Qing Bai held some dislike toward Weng Guo Dong. He was basically the type who didn't know how to do anything.

He didn't notice at all. He himself only made dumplings before. Later, when they entered the capital, he mastered the art of cooking without a teacher.

"I heard that you moved out to live by yourself?" At the dinner table, Zhou Qing Bai said to Weng Guo Dong after clipping a piece of fish for his wife.

"En." Weng Guo Dong nodded.

"After getting married, will the workplace allocate an accommodation?" Zhou Qing Bai asked. Looking at the relationship between the two, it should be a successful match. He had to ask some questions as a representative of the elders.

"Will be allocated in the future. However, I have a transfer pay and salary. I plan to check it for myself. If I find a good one, I can buy it." Weng Guo Dong said.

Right now he was a bachelor. His work unit will not allocate a place to him. Even if he gets married, the work unit may not necessarily allocate the good one to him. There were many bad ones.

So he intended to buy one by himself.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. As for when they'll get married, he didn't even ask.

Weng Guo Dong was expecting him to ask. Unexpectedly, he didn't. So he let it go.

He stayed there for three days before catching the ride back.

Zhou Qing Bai drove him to the train station, while Lin Qing He talked to Zhou Si Ni about Weng Guo Dong at home. Mainly asking Zhou Si Ni what her thought were.

Zhou Si Ni was a little shy and said, "Fourth Aunt, my thoughts are actually similar to yours. I don't think we have something to talk about. After all, he is so educated. How many grades did I study? What's more, I'm raised in the country. At a glance, there's a big gap between me and young master him."

"Then what does this young master mean by doing this now? Send you over in person before going back to work without worry." Lin Qing He smiled.

Zhou Si Ni spoke: "I know what he meant. But I think we still have to date more. What's more, he hasn't visited my home. Maybe he doesn't like it?"

Can't say she didn't feel anything towards Weng Guo Dong. She had a good impression of him, but it was limited to good impressions. After all, how could she have a bad impression of such a mature and stable man?

But when it comes to marrying him, Zhou Si Ni was worried that he will regret it. After marriage, he may find that she wasn't as good as he thought.

All in all, Zhou Si Ni felt a little inferior.

Because of low self-abasement, she protected herself very well.

Lin Qing He understood and coaxed: "Don't worry. Look at your sister and your brother-in-law. Isn't there a large difference between them? Even your sister's mother-in-law is still unsatisfied with your sister. Still, isn't she and your second brother-in-law's family of four in happiness now?"

"My sister is so smart and also looks pretty." Zhou Si Ni grinned.

"Can't be said like that. Your second sister is smart. You're not bad either. Otherwise his mom wouldn't talk about you a good few times? What's more, you're family-oriented. It just so happens that Guo Dong needs someone like you who can take good care of his family. So you can try to accept him. If it's not good, the elders won't say anything." Lin Qing He said.

There was nothing to complain about Weng Guo Dong and Weng Family. If one marry in such a family, they wont' have a bad life as long as they don't be act up.

Zhou Si Ni smiled: "I naturally believe in my uncle and aunt's eyesight."

"At the end of this year, take Guo Dong to home and show to your parents?" Lin Qing He looked at her and stated.

Zhou Si Ni shook her head: "By then, my little cousin sister is still young. I won't be free."

"At that time, Second and Third are on vacation. Take Guo Dong back. Your little cousin sister won't need you." Lin Qing He maintained.

Zhou Si Ni hesitantly nodded.

Internally, she felt it was good idea to take him back for a look. Maybe when he sees it, he understand that she isn't the type of girl he wants to marry.

Chapter 590: Giving birth and post-natal confinement

Lin Qing He's birth was originally estimated to be around the National Day. She was still a little worried because it was getting lively and crowded.

However, this one in her stomach was obviously very calm. They couldn't celebrate the National Day. She just started to have labor pains on the morning of October 10th.

Probably because the first three were born, they saw red after the labor pains. The birth was over after ten o'clock in the evening.

Lin Qing He truly let herself experience the difficulty of being a woman. This life was almost complete.

"Wife, you worked hard." Zhou Qing Bai, who got his long desired daughter, wistfully said as he looked at her exhausted expression.

Lin Qing He shook her head. She didn't have much energy and fell asleep shortly after eating the brown sugar congee.

Other matters were naturally left to Zhou Qing Bai and Zhou Si Ni. Zhou Qing Bai was a little new to this. Fortunately, he had sat down and did his homework. He often uses pillows as practice. Even so, when he saw his as precious as pearl daughter's small appearance, he was still a little bit hesitate to move his hands.

Zhou Si Ni was an experienced person. What's more, the newborn baby was very quiet. She was sleeping there with her eyes closed. Nothing to worry about.

The weather at the moment was just right. It was not too hot nor too cold. It can be considered very suitable.

Lin Qing He stayed in the hospital for three days. Old Madam Jiang, Xue Mei Li, and Jiang Geng came to see them all. They visited every day.

Lin Qing He recovered a lot in three days and really didn't need to stay any longer.

The old saying wasn't wrong. Golden nest and silver nest weren't as good as one's own grass nest. It was still home that was the most comfortable.

She strictly wrapped up by Zhou Qing Bai. He was pushed her out in a wheelchair and carried her into the car. He called his niece who was holding his youngest girl. Then the family drove home.

Like this way, Lin Qing He began her post-natal confinement and milking the baby days. Zhou Qing Bai worked hard to become a house daddy.

Have to say, as long as one put their heart to learn, there was nothing impossible.

He gave his youngest girl a little tacky name. A single forename, Mi. Zhou Mi.

Originally he wanted to call her Zhou Mi Mi, but Lin Qing He disallowed. Just one word Mi was enough. Don't call Zhou Mi Mi.

However, the nickname was Mi Mi. The little Mi Mi was really easy to take care. Eat enough, she sleeps. Sleep enough, she eats. When she woke up in the middle of the night to drink milk, Lin Qing He can't persist. Zhou Qing Bai handled it all.

He changed her diaper and cleaned it. Then he came over to give his wife a head up before giving her their youngest girl to breastfeed.

Lin Qing He continued to sleep when it was about done. The rest like burping his daughter and coaxing to sleep was left to Zhou Qing Bai.

During the post-natal confinement period, Lin Qing He consumed a lot of supplements. However, one can't say that she became plumper. These nourishments were directly taken by little miss Mi Mi.

In just a few days after she was born, the little girl was completely different from when she was born.

She was milky white. This skin seem to be inherited from Lin Qing He. Not only the skin was inherited from Lin Qing He, but the eyebrows too. Even when Lin Qing He look at her, her heart melted.

Zhou Qing Bai took the camera and came in. It was that time of the day, picture-taking. This man was simply unreasonable. He took five photos a day.

"Just take pictures of your daughters, but don't take me!" Lin Qing He warned him.

Needless to say, she knew how sloppy she looked at this time. She won't allow her picture to be taken. Zhou Qing Bai didn't answer. In fact, he secretly took a good few.

"What do you want to eat today?" After taking pictures, Zhou Qing Bai asked his wife in content.

"It doesn't need to be so rich. About it is fine." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Though she said that, Zhou Qing Bai brought in an extravagant meal. Sesame sprinkled poached eggs with ginger pieces inside. This ginger was made by old Madam Ma. It was chopped fresh ginger dried under sun. Then it was ready for use at this time. Can be scrambled in eggs.

After giving birth, it was necessary to eat ginger for dispelling wind and dampness. This was a custom here. Lin Qing He didn't have it in her hometown. But obviously this custom was good. On top of that, it was the elderly's thought. So Zhou Qing Bai used it for his wife.

Lin Qing He liked to eat it.

Lin Qing He didn't eat a lot of other stuff like stewed chicken and pork. Still, she would eat some. As for fish, she would drink a bowl of fish soup. To make sure that little Mi Mi has enough rations. She didn't want to let herself gain weight during this post-natal confinement.

After Lin Qing He finished eating, Zhou Si Ni came in to take out the dishes. She washed the dishes before she came over to chat with her fourth aunt: "I didn't know that Fourth Uncle is so capable. No wonder you don't have to call us. This is nothing for me."

She had nothing to do, no? Washing, cooking, minding the baby, mopping and sweeping, etc. He can handle it all. Sill, she can't come in vain, so she taken on a share of it.

It was still leisurely. The weather now was a bit cold. A lot of diaper had been prepared. Still, the daily output was large. She washed it first, then put it in the washing machine to spin dry, and hang it dry. No need to worry about changing.

But in addition to these things, there was mopping the floor and occasionally helping out. And that was it. Her fourth uncle was really an all-rounder!

Lin Qing He took it all in. Her Qing Bai was really a daughter-con. No escaping this fact. With this kind of spoiling, Lin Qing He was ready to be a strict mother. Otherwise, what will she be like?

Still, her Qing Bai was indeed a successful house dad. Even if Zhou Si Ni didn't come over this time, he can handle it all. Not boasting at all.

Even old Madam Jiang said that she had never seen a man so caring about his wife's post-natal confinement. She had married to the right person in this life.

During the confinement, Lin Qing He hadn't abide to the rules. She did according to the modern standard. Washing hair happened after the half month mark. At the same time, it was necessary to keep the room ventilated. Just don't let wind blow into her face.

After five days, she was able to get off bed and walk around a bit. Everyday she was lying down all day long.

Lying down like that was really unbearable. The whole body become stiff from lying.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't agree with the hair washing point. Let alone him, old Madam Jiang also didn't approve. In the end, he couldn't win against her, so he had to boil water with mugwort leaves for her. After washing it, he used a towel baked on the lid of the pot to dry her hair in hope to dry it quickly and not let the moisture get in.

Regardless of what Zhou Qing Bai said, Lin Qing He felt that she had come back alive after washing her hair. Her whole body was more comfortable.

As for the bath, she took one after twelve days. It was extremely comfortable.

In this blink of an eye, one month passed. Lin Qing He was able to regain her freedom completely. On the day of her confinement release, she comfortably washed her hair and took a bath before basking in the warm sun.

"If Mother knows, Mother will definitely nag you." Zhou Qing Bai said while wiping her hair.

Chapter 591: Daughter resemble mother

"Then don't let Mother know. The people in our future generations does the post-natal confinement this way. This is healthy and rational." Lin Qing He didn't care.

People in this generation of confinement just strongly want to close up the person in room. Then no washing their hair, no bath, no face wash, or brush their teeth. If she was born and raised here, she may be able to bear it. However, she knew the confinement of future generations and definitely can't hold back.

Of course, because the condition can't be compared to that of later generations. She dare not do like it like later generations. Still, she had to try her best to ensure herself a healthily and reasonable confinement.

Seeing that Si Ni came out with little Mi Mi, Lin Qing He didn't continue and said, "Awake again?"

"Should be hungry this time." Zhou Si Ni jollily said.

Lin Qing He nodded. She bundled up her hair first and then carried her inside to feed her. Zhou Si Ni felt that her fourth aunt was really particular. If it was from the country, one would openly feed on the spot.

Her fourth aunt had to go back to the room to feed her every time. Still, Zhou Si Ni thought it was better this way. In the future, she will follow her fourth aunt's way of breastfeeding.

Suddenly, Zhou Si Ni's face became a little red. What was she thinking? She don't have a boyfriend, so why did she think so far?

"Qing Bai, bring hot water in." Lin Qing He ordered.

Zhou Qing Bai went to scoop hot water. Lin Qing He quickly fed her youngest girl and then passed her to her dad.

"What are you looking at?" Lin Qing He noticed where her baby's dad's eyes were looking and she disgruntledly uttered.

With a mirth in his eyes, Zhou Qing Bai patted her daughter.

Now it was already November. On the lunar calendar, it had entered October. The weather had cooled down.

If it was early, it might snow in the capital for a while. As for Hai City, it did snow, but won't be that early.

Lin Qing He pondered whether it was time to go back?

"There's not much to do when we go back. She's still young now. Go back a while later." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

At this time, youngest girl had just got out of confinement. Zhou Qing Bai was willing to toss around and go all the way back to the capital. Wait until she's older.

Lin Qing He had no objection. After all, the difference between going back to the capital and here wasn't big. With money, one can live well wherever. Without money, life was bad anywhere.

There was no shortage of money right now, so it was fine to live here.

Once out of confinement, Lin Qing He took Zhou Si Ni out to buy clothes. Originally, Zhou Qingbai wasn't allowed to follow, but Zhou Qing Bai insisted on holding his daughter and follow them. He held her the whole time, so that his precious bundle won't get hungry.

Lin Qing He bought a down jacket. She also got one for Zhou Si Ni. One piece cost more than 100 yuan, which wasn't expensive. Still, it was good value for money. Actually, her side sold down jackets and it wasn't cheap. The quality was excellent though.

The other was selling underwear and shoes. Of course, she also bought two more sleeping clothes for Zhou Qing Bai.

During the period, she brought her youngest girl into the cubicle of the mall and fed her once. Lin Qing He truly bowed down.

She was wondering why she hadn't thought about stocking up some baby milk powder in the first place.

After shopping around, they went home.

Xue Mei Li brought Jiang Geng and Jiang Yu over but they weren't at home. So they waited at old Madam Jiang's side.

As soon as they heard the sound of a car, they came over.

"When did you come?" Lin Qing He got out of the driver's seat and smilingly asked.

Zhou Qing Bai held the baby while she drove back. Zhou Si Ni greeted them. Then she went to carry the things in. Zhou Qing Bai spoke, "It's cold outside. Go inside and talk."

"Godfather, is Mi Mi asleep?" Jiang Geng followed in and asked.

"Just fell asleep." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

"Why do she always sleep? Whenever we come, she's asleep." Jiang Yu said. She also wanted to see little sister, but obviously little sister didn't cooperate. They hadn't seen her awake even until now.

"Your little sister is still young. Besides eating, it's sleeping. Otherwise how else can she grow up fast? Look how fair and tender she is now," Xue Mei Li spoke.

Jiang Yu didn't refute. Now little sister was prettier. She was a little red before, but now she was completely white and tender.

Although she was sleeping, she still took a few glances and felt satisfied.

Jiang Geng remarked: "The more she grow, the more she look like Godmother."

"Daughters resemble mothers, so it's normal to look like your godmother. But this nose looks like your godfather's." Xue Mei Li grinned.

"Won't it become a big nose?" Jiang Yu looked at Zhou Qing Bai's nose and couldn't help but said.

Zhou Qing Bai's nose was high and straight. The nose was worthy of the name, high bridge. Such a man appeared very energetic. All three sons inherited his nose. Unexpectedly, this youngest daughter also inherited it.

"Even a girl inherited it, it won't be that big. Those with a high nose bridge are generally blessed." Xue Mei Li responded.

"Mom, is my nose big?" Little Jiang Yu quickly said.

"You are like your dad. Like Mi Mi, you are both blessed sisters." Xue Mei Li jollily replied.

Little Jiang Yu was satisfied, and Lin Qing He took them out to sit in the outer hall. While Zhou Qing Bai took good care of his daughter before he came out.

"This month's monthly test results have come out. How did it go?" Lin Qing He turned on the TV and asked Jiang Geng.

"Ranked 70th in the year." Jiang Geng answered with slight disappointment. He had worked very hard, but the gap was still a bit big. If he wants to go to the capital city, his grades were still far from enough. Got to be in the top 30 of the whole year.

And it wasn't the same uni as his second and third brothers. Instead, in a nearby university. Just happened to be in the capital.

"The progress made isn't small. Used to outside the 100th rank." Xue Mei Li comforted.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Don't be discouraged. It's only the second year of high school this year. There is time."

The reforms took place between 1982 and 1983 and were now universal. High school was a three-year system, not the previous two-year system.

This year, he was in first semester of high school's year two. There were plenty of opportunities.

Jiang Geng nodded and said, "I will definitely try my best to get into the capital!"

Xue Mei Li was now more accepting. She spoke to Lin Qing He: "This kid really doesn't love home and doesn't want to be home at all."

"It's not that he don't want to be home, but that he have grown up. He should go out and take a look at the big world outside." Lin Qing He said.

Xue Mei Li said, "Must trouble you, Sister Qing He, when he go to the capital in the future."

"Don't worry too much. There are so many college students going far to study." Lin Qing He assured.

"That's right. My mom acts like the sky is going to collapse if I'm going far to study. What to do when I marry a wife and move out?" Jiang Geng spoke.

Xue Mei Li was taken aback: "You brat, do you dislike me, your mom?"

"There is no dislike. But mom, you have to get used to it. I will definitely go out when I grow up. I won't be at home often." Jiang Geng said.

"I raised you brat for nothing. Go wherever you want to. I can't be bother to care about you!" Xue Mei Li snorted coldly.

Chapter 592: Fatherly love

Jiang Geng knew that his mom was angry and cheerfully grinned: "I will be an adult when I go to university. But now you still have to take care of me."

"It's annoying to see you." Xue Mei Li uttered.

Lin Qing He spoke out: "Your mom is worried about you, so you dare to complain about your mom's nagging."

"No, no. I had asked my second and third brothers. They said you didn't take care of them, so they were very free." Jiang Geng said.

Lin Qing He's mouth twitched and explained, "People have different personalities. Your mom is different from me. I am very busy and I have no time to govern them. Your mom is a full-time mother. Of course, she pays more attention to the family and you siblings."

Xue Mei Li was comforted.

Ain't that right? After she got married, she didn't go to work. The focus was on home and the children. Since she put in a lot of her mind in, she would definitely be reluctant to let go.

After all, they were the flesh that fell from her body. No matter how big they become, they were still small in her eyes.

Speaking of Jiang Geng's previous arrogant bearing, it was linked to Xue Mei Li. But now, he has changed, especially after seeing the two brothers. He restrained himself a lot and his whole temperament became different. .

He used to look like a junior-high school youth but now he appeared more restrained.

Xue Mei Li had brought the siblings over for a while now, Seeing that it was almost time, they then declined to stay for a meal and went back.

Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to prepare dinner. Leaving Si Ni to watch the house, she went to make some calls.

She hadn't called back since the birth. Of course, Zhou Qing Bai had called all of them on the second day after giving birth. Still, she should to call back.

She called Eldest Sister-in-law first.

When Eldest Sister-in-law came to answer the phone, her voice carried mirth: "Now that you are complete with son and daughter. Fulfilling you two's long-cherished wish. Is Mi Mi good?"

"Eat then sleep. Wake then sleep. Not at all troublesome." Lin Qing He merrily responded.

"Now you're out of confinement, when do you plan to go back to the capital? I think our parents and the others all miss you." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

"I'm thinking any one of these few days, but Qing Bai said that she is still young. So take it slowly, since there's no matter waiting for us." Lin Qing He answered.

One month was indeed a little too small. Lin Qing He planned to go back next month. Even though it will be colder by that time, there was nothing to concerned about. Just bundle up tightly.

Consider staying in Hai City for the New Year? Definitely not possible. With the addition of youngest daughter, they must go back to the capital to spend the reunited New Year.

"I think the train is very loud. You have to cover her ears." Eldest Sister-in-law warned.

"I know. By the way, Eldest Sister-in-law, Si Ni might take Guo Dong back for the New Year this year." Lin Qing He mentioned.

"Okay. Bring him back for us to see." Eldest Sister-in-law's voice became even more delighted. If her third daughter also married to the capital, it would be perfect.

"Da Ni married early back then." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"She did, but she's not doing bad now." Eldest Sister-in-law responded.

When her eldest daughter got married, her fourth aunt hadn't even developed in the capital city. She couldn't take care of her even if she wanted to.

What's more, her eldest son-in-law wasn't bad. Seeing that she was doing well with the raising ducks matter, he came back last month and said that he plans to raise ducks next year.

The couple had already separated from the family and moved out. They raised pigs and the likes at home as well as owning field. Life was definitely not as good as that being in the capital, but it wasn't bad.

After chatting with Eldest Sister-in-law for a while, Lin Qing He called Zhou Xiao Mei. Zhou Xiao Mei was probably speed-walking as she was panting a little bit.

"Why rush over? The phone won't run." Lin Qing He grinned.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, how's things? Does my niece look like you or my fourth brother?" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered in excitement.

"They all say she look more like me." Lin Qing He smiled.

"She will definitely be a great beauty. Fourth Brother is already doting. I'm afraid that he will stay by her side all the time now." Zhou Xiao Mei laughed.

"So right. The first thing he must do when he come back from morning grocery shopping is going to the room to check on her." Lin Qing He helplessly commented.

"That's okay. With my fourth brother keeping guard like this, you can have it easier, Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei merrily said, "When do you plan to come back? Everyone is waiting."

"Next month." Lin Qing He told.

"Next month, she will be only two months. There's no urgent matter waiting for upon returning. No need to worry, there is Er Wa here. Just come back before the year end. When the time comes, we will have a happy new year reunion." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.

After chatting with her fourth sister-in-law for a while, she hung up the phone and went home to announce the good news.

"I have raised so many chickens and haven't eaten them yet." Mother Zhou said after listening.

"With Fourth Brother present, Fourth Sister-in-law won't lack food." Zhou Xiao Mei indifferently replied: "However, Mi Mi is still little, so no rush to come back. I told Fourth Sister-in-law to come back before year end."

"Let Si Ni live there longer. No need to rush back. Have to help her fourth aunt. It can't do to just rely on her fourth uncle, a grown man." Father Zhou spoke.

"Father, you underestimate Fourth Brother. I heard from Fourth Sister-in-law that Si Ni has nothing to do. My fourth brother took on everything. All chores were completed by my fourth brother. Quite capable." Zhou Xiao Mei amusedly told.

"Four...Fourth brother... look...looked forward to ... little...daughter." Su Da Lin grinned.

This time Lin Qing He gave birth to a daughter and everyone was happy for the two of them. After all, there were three sons. They don't lack sons, just daughter. Now she was here. Considered wish fulfilled.

"Everyone else hopes to have a son, while Qing Bai hope to have a daughter." Mother Zhou jollily remarked.

She felt it was pretty good. Youngest Son was now complete with sons and daughter.

In the evening, the boys came over for dinner, Zhou Xiao Mei asked them if their mom called the dumpling shop.

"Grandma Ma said she did and had chatted for a while. However, we couldn't receive it." Zhou Gui Lai answered, "Youngest Aunt, did my mom say when they will be back?"

"Your sister is still little, so your mom said later. They will definitely be back before the year end." Zhou Xiao Mei told.

"If they don't come back before our vacation, we'll go over." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

Currently he and his second brother weren't free and had to attend classes. Even when there was a day off, there wasn't enough time. So can only drop it.

Although they were particularly looking forward to this little sister who just reported to their family, they could only wait.

They just hoped that their dad had a little conscience and would bring his sister home early for them to see.

Obviously Zhou Qing Bai didn't have that conscience. At this moment, he was wiping his daughter bottom, putting talcum powder on, and putting on a new diaper. Then he took his youngest daughter into his arms in indulgence.

Little Mi Mi enjoyed this hug. She felt particularly safe in her dad's embrace. The little girl opens her eyes, as if she was looking at her dad, and grinned.

Forty-year-old Zhou Qing Bai's fatherly heart when soft from watching.

Chapter 593: Translation work

After having this youngest girl, Lin Qing He felt that her role was to supply rations. The rest was to watch the father and daughter scatter dog food.

Sons will be biased towards mothers and daughters will be biased towards fathers. This was extremely credible because her daughter didn't smile at her when she hugged her.

This was born by her through ten months of hard work, but she didn't smile with her. Just giggled at her dad and especially liked listening to her dad's voice.

Occasionally, when she cried, it happened when her dad was in the bath and can't coax her. Her cry would be endless, but as long as she was held outside the bathroom and get her dad to call out twice, she would magically calm down.

After her dad finish washing up and get picked up by him, she would drill into her dad's arms aggrievedly.

Lin Qing He's brain open wide for a while. Wondering if her daughter had transmigrated or reborn again as she could coax her dad.

She coaxed her dad's IQ to zero!

Of course, that was her imagination. Her daughter was a normal child. Still, fate was so mysterious. Maybe due to when she was in her belly, Zhou Qing Bai liked to talk to her through the belly?

"Wife, this chicken soup is specially stewed for you." Zhou Qing Bai said during the mealtime.

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll and remarked with displeasure: "What specially stew for me? You stew it for your daughter."

"One person drinks, two people get nourished. Don't be afraid of getting fat, you can't get fat after eating so little." Zhou Qing Bai coaxed.

Lin Qing He didn't think that she ate too little. A bowl of rice, meat, fish, eggs, and soup. Even when the portion wasn't large, it was definitely a lot.

But honestly, although breastfeeding was a little tiring, she won't really get fat because of paying attention to the diet.

Originally, she was worried.

Still, Lin Qing He drank it. She turned to Zhou Si Ni, "Si Ni, drink more."

"Since I came here, I have gained a lot of weight. However, Fourth Aunt, what Fourth Uncle said made sense. Don't be afraid of getting fat. Eat more and Mi Mi's milk will be nutritious." Zhou Si Ni persuaded.

When it was her sister Er Ni and sister San Ni, they ate a lot. So, their children were nice and plump.

Lin Qing He said: "I know the limit." She wasn't a stepmother. She won't starve her own daughter. It was just the little girl had a small appetite and can't eat too much.

After a meal, Lin Qing He began to do stretching exercises. The bowls and cutlery were left to Si Ni to clean up. Zhou Qing Bai went in to look at his daughter.

Now she was into her second month. Many babies were very noisy at this month, but his family's youngest girl was very quiet. She will only hum when she is uncomfortable, or when she is awake. When she isn't hugged by her dad or couldn't sense her dad's presense, she would cry.

Especially clever. Why else would Lin Qing He's imagination run away?

Zhou Qing Bai took a look. Youngest girl was still asleep. Sleeping quite soundly. So he exited the room without disturbing her.

"I'll wean her when the spring starts next year," Lin Qing He said to him.

She wants to explore around and set up some shops, but she can't go. One trip took a long time while her family's little girl has to drink milk once every two hour. How can she get away?

"Next year, she's still small." Zhou Qing Bai hesitated.

"Not small. More than four months old. She can try to eat rice mush." Lin Qing He replied.

"Feed until six months before we discuss." Zhou Qing Bai stared at her and stated.

Wean at four months? This was too small. Zhou Qing Bai felt that she should be fed longer. If it is six months, it would be better.

"Then what else can I do next year?" Lin Qing He looked at him and asked.

"Aren't we going to open a tea cafe next year? We will be very busy at that time. We will bring our girl with us and go around to check the tea shop." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

"You aren't afraid of trouble." Lin Qing He disgruntledly said. She felt that four months was little too, so she continued: "Six months then. I will stop feeding after six months. Directly feed her other stuff."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He finished exercising and grabbed a book to read. Zhou Qingbai bought back a few English books for her. They needed to be translated. She did some translating exercise when she had nothing to do.

The speed was fast. Even the bookstore came knocking and wanted a long term cooperation.

This opened up another new way of path for Lin Qing He. She considered how she might not be able to return to her post next year. Then she could find a translation job by herself then. One that she could take home and do on her own.

Translation at this time was particularly popular because many foreign masterpieces were in demand to be translated into Chinese or vice versa.

Long-term cooperation can be dropped. Since she have nothing to do during this time, they can cooperate for now.

When Xue Mei Li came over carrying the pig's trotters soup, she asked her what she was doing?

Once she heard that she was doing this part-time translation job, she instantly became impressed: "I also want to pick up some hand-made work to do at home, but I don't know how to crochet a hat like my mom. Even more with your translation work. I am now more and more discovering that I am useless."

"Forget it. You will soon be the chief director's wife. When you are free with nothing to do, go out to drink coffee, sip tea, and listen to the violin. How wonderful is that?" Lin Qing He said.

Xue Mei Li laughed: "I can't afford such a life."

"An official wife, what can't afford? You're living too economically." Lin Qing He remarked.

"It's just a small deputy chief. What official wife?" Xue Mei Li grinned and continued: "This pig's trotters and peanut soup is specially stewed for you. Perfect for producing breastmilk. You need to drink more."

"I have to accept your thought." Lin Qing He responded. Although she felt helpless, Xue Mei Li was indeed thoughtful. She had stewed pig's trotters and peanut soup for her a few times. It was all stewed and delivered. .

"Where is Xiao Geng's godfather?" Xue Mei Li asked.

"Sleeping with his youngest girl in the room." Lin Qing He chuckled.

"He really love his daughter." Xue Mei Li smiled. Then she urged Lin Qing He to drink the soup and eat the pig's trotter.

Lin Qing He complied. Although it was a little greasy, it was really delicious. She could act spoiled with Zhou Qing Bai. While Xue Mei Li, who brought it over, she definitely accept it.

"You continue to work away. I'll go back first and cook it for you next time." Seeing that she had eaten everything, Xue Mei Li was delighted and jollily said.

"Qing Bai bought a lot of fish and shrimps back this morning. You can bring some back for Xiao Geng to eat. He likes to eat sea fish and shrimps." Lin Qing He stood up and said.

"No need. I bought some myself this morning." Xue Mei Li hurriedly declined.

"Take some back. They are all fresh." Lin Qing He persisted. After splitting some out, she got Xue Mei Li to take it away.

Chapter 594: Seeking help

When Xue Mei Li went back, Lin Qing He began her own translation work.

Although she hadn't drop her reading during her pregnancy, she was feeling lazy and didn't want to use her brain much then.

Now she have to pick it back up slowly.

Although the translation result had no problem, it was obviously not that easy. This was very suitable for her current state.

After a while, Zhou Qing Bai was humming and coaxing his youngest girl into the room. Obviously, she was awake.

Zhou Si Ni smiled and remarked, "Fourth Uncle really dotes Mi Mi."

"Si Ni, you should go back to the capital tomorrow." Lin Qing He said to her.

After all, she was dating Weng Guo Dong. If she was truly occupied here, then leave it. It can't be helped since she would need Si Ni's help. But now she was out of post-natal confinement and Zhou Qing Bai proved that he was a capable daddy during that time. So, she want to let Si Ni go back first.

"Okay." Zhou Si Ni halted for a moment. She didn't have any objection. After all, she had seen with her own eyes that her fourth uncle could take care of her little cousin. She stayed basically useless. So it was better to go back to the capital first and work away.

Lin Qing He reminded: "When you go back, properly interact with Guo Dong. He has put in his heart. Basically set his mind on you."

Last time she talked to Zhou Xiao Mei on the phone, she had asked about it. Zhou Xiao Mei said Weng Guo Dong had been to visiting Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Wasn't this attitude not obvious enough now?

Zhou Si Ni responded: "I'll take him home for a look before we discuss any further."

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.

She could see that Si Ni wasn't against it. Just worried that Weng Guo Dong didn't know her well enough. That's why she wanted to take him home to have a look. Maybe when he saw the countryside environment, he'll change his mind?

But Si Ni hadn't consider it carefully. If she really didn't feel anything for Weng Guo Dong, why would she want to take him home? If Weng Guo Dong was really scared away, her parents in the village would lose face, no?

But this kind of situation won't happen. The brick house was bright. Wang Yuan had even said when the twins are older, they will take them back and show them to their maternal grandparents.

It can be seen that it can't be disdained.

Weng Guo Dong had long known and was mentally prepared. Besides, even though Weng Guo Dong was called a young master by Zhou Si Ni, he wasn't that delicate. Anyone who had served as a soldier was able to endure hardships.

This trip back would allow Zhou Si Ni see Weng Guo Dong's stance. Then she won't worry anymore.

Zhou Si Ni went back the next day. Zhou Gui Lai had specially informed Weng Guo Dong to pick up her up.

So when Zhou Si Ni left the station, she saw Weng Guo Dong holding the bicycle. Weng Guo Dong beckoned her over.

Zhou Si Ni walked over and said: "Have you been waiting for a long time?"

"Not long." Weng Guo Dong took her luggage and put it on the bicycle. He led her out: "I thought you would wait for Auntie Lin and the others and come back by the year end."

"Fourth Aunt told me to come back earlier." Zhou Si Ni responded.

Weng Guo Dong chuckled: "Auntie Lin understands my mind."

As soon as these words came out, Zhou Si Ni didn't say anything. After she was on the road, Zhou Si Ni remembered and said, "No need to use a bicycle. Catch a bus is enough."

"The petrol smells is too strong. You're not used to it." Weng Guo Dong responded.

What's more, it was just carrying a little girl like her. it wasn't like he couldn't do it? Don't judge by his his change to desk career now. Before, he was quite a fighter when he was in the force.

Zhou Si Ni pursed her mouth and sat on his bike in silence for a while before she spoke: "When will you have a holiday this year?"

"Early twenties." Weng Guo Dong replied. Actually, it wasn't. Around the twenty-fifth. But he can ask for leave. After all, he has to go back to his girlfriend' home. His work unit will understand.

"Then...will you come back to my home with me then?" Zhou Si Ni hesitated.

"It should be time to meet your parents." Weng Guo Dong nodded.

Zhou Si Ni watched at the passing buildings and said: "You may not be able to stand it when you go to our countryside. To tell you the truth, one of my cousin-in-law is from the capital. He went to my aunt's house and couldn't adapt."

Weng Guo Dong responded: "Don't your second brother-in-law like your home?"

Zhou Si Ni understood what he meant and didn't say anything. If... if he doesn't dislike it, then she'll... marry!

Weng Guo Dong brought Zhou Si Ni to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. It was late at this time. Naturally, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou kept Weng Guo Dong for dinner.

In the eyes of the old couple, Weng Guo Dong was definitely going to be their fourth grandson-in-law. After all, he had put so much effort. As for the rural conditions, there was nothing to dislike.

Not to mention it wasn't bad. Even if it was bad, it had nothing to do with Si Ni, a daughter who was going to marry out. There was no need for Weng Guo Dong to live in the countryside.

Mother Zhou was more concerned about Zhou Qing Bai, Lin Qing He, and the little granddaughter who they hadn't seen yet.

Little Mi Mi was indeed the smallest precious bundle of old Zhou Family's third generation.

"Don't worry, Grandmother. Fourth Uncle is capable now. Before when they said no need for us tot go over, I was still worried. Only after going over, I find out how amazing Fourth Uncle is." Zhou Si Ni merrily said.

Except for not being proficient during the first two or three days, Fourth Uncle was omnipotent afterward.

"I heard Fourth Sister-in-law said on the phone that she has no position. Fourth Brother is completely occupied by his little girl." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.

"That's not the case. No matter what Fourth Aunt request, Fourth Uncle would fulfill." Zhou Si Ni smiled.

"She's a bit small now. I'm afraid it will be even colder later." Mother Zhou said as soon as she heard there was nothing to worry about.

"After bundling up, there's nothing to worry." Zhou Xiao Mei assured.

They were just out of post-natal confinement, so she was indeed too small. Better to delay it. The best was to wait until two months old. Although two months was still young, it can't be helped.

"When are you two going to go home?" Zhou Xiao Mei changed the topic to the two of them and asked.

Zhou Si Ni blushed. Although she had agreed with Weng Guo Dong, she was still shy in front of so many elders.

"Find a time to go back in around the 20th." Weng Guo Dong calmly replied.

"Bring some specialty products to Father and Mother for me." Wang Yuan said.

How could he and Er Ni turned on their own stove now? So they paid fifty yuan for food and both of came over here to eat.

"I will bring it." Weng Guo Dong responded.

"You bring yours. Mine is mine." Wang Yuan said.

"Okay." Weng Guo Dong agreed.

Zhou Er Ni didn't say anything. Just made sure the twins behave. Now they were really mischievous to the point she gets headaches. Still, she found them precious and was really reluctant to beat and scold them.

Old Wang also came here today. Once Second, Third, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi arrived, they grouped together for dinner.

So many people's meals had to be cooked every day. But with many hands, there was no worries.

They all merrily had dinner when an unexpected guest arrived. Xu Sheng Mei ran over with pale face to seek help!

Chapter 595: Violence and fighting bravado

Lin Qing He would call Zhou Xiao Mei every several days. It was only through the phone call did she find out about it.

"Mother was so infuriated that Wang Yuan had rushed her to the hospital immediately. I was as well. What did our old Zhou Family owe to those siblings? Whatever good matters, we don't get a share. Whenever they encountered these matters, they would immediately come over to cause calamity!" Zhou Xiao Mei was very mad on the phone.

This time, Xu Sheng Qiang had gotten into a fight when hawking wares outside. The other party wanted to bargain. Instantly, he broke rudely told the other party to not to buy clothes when they're poor. The other party refused to accept it and stopped in front of the stall to prevent others from buying.

It went without saying Xu Sheng Qiang was displeased and immediately a fight broke out.

Not only was he miserably beaten by the other, he had always use violence and fighting bravado. As he fiercely fought, he directly grabbed a brick and injured the other's head. It was said that person fell on the spot.

Then he was arrested.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't know about this at first. It was Zhang Mei Lian who received the news and rushed to Zhao's house for help. After all, she could only find Xu Sheng Mei from Zhao family when something like this happened.

Xu Sheng Mei was infuriated that she slapped her on the spot. Afterward, she begged Zhao Family. It was just Zhao Family didn't care about any relation.

This wasn't the first time Xu Sheng Qiang had been so arrogant and wild. He severely beat someone in the factory. At that time, Zhao Family was suppressed. Then he fought in night school. Now he was setting up a stall outside and still fought.

Zhao Family didn't specialize in wiping people's butts. One time was enough. Still, want a second time? Even when Xu Sheng Mei given birth to a son, it was useless.

Zhao Family didn't want to get involved at all. They don't have that network or connections.

Naturally, Xu Sheng Mei could only come beg old Zhou Family. Speaking of this, she hadn't been here since the last incident was exposed. Of course, old Zhou Family didn't want them siblings to come.

Just live their own life.

Unexpectedly, they came again. As soon as they come, there was trouble.. What's more, it was entering police station for breaking open another's head.

At that time, Mother Zhou's breath couldn't come up and she fainted.

"How was it solved later?" Lin Qing He didn't really want to hear these things. Just treated it as gossip and said.

"Wang Yuan solved it." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

Wang Yuan was in business sector, but the rest of the family were in politics. So it wasn't too difficult to get an individual out.

On the premise that Xu Sheng Qiang hadn't killed anyone. Although the person had lost a lot of blood from his head, his life was still saved.

So Xu Sheng Qiang was detained for seven days and finally solved with paying compensation.

Compensated five thousand yuan.

"That Zhang Mei Lian was crying to heaven and earth. Simply shameful all the way home. Her man beaten someone like that and want to end it without losing money?" Zhou Xiao Mei sneered.

She cried and yelled. Saying that the other party was also in the wrong. Though the other was wrong and fought, he just used fists. Xu Sheng Qiang started using a brick.

The right become the one in the wrong. Let alone Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't necessarily justified!

"They got that much money." Lin Qing He said.

Five thousand yuan. A huge sum of money.

"Zhang Mei Lian gave three thousand and Xu Sheng Mei gave two thousand." Zhou Xiao Mei told.

As for Zhou Family, they definitely won't give money. Got to be joking. This matter had nothing to do with this side. It was already good enough that Wang Yuan could step forward to bail him out. If not, could Xu Sheng Qiang come out so soon?

"After he came out, he didn't even show his face at all!" Zhou Xiao Mei continued to snort.

It wasn't that they wanted Xu Sheng Qiang to come over to express anything. Still, this attitude indicated there was no saving him.

"Let's not talk about the rest. Let this time, be a warning to Hu Zi and Gang Zi." Lin Qing He spoke.

"I've told them all. The brothers understand it very well." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

It went without saying Hu Zi and Gang Zi took a note. When they watched the shop, their aunt had told them that harmony makes money.

If one encounter difficult customers, one just need to deal with it calmly. As long as one dismiss the person, it can do even if they make less profit or even none. Don't let one or two affect other customers.

Because out of a hundred, basically ninety-five wanted face and was reasonable. The remaining five were a minority.

So don't let the minority affect majority of the business.

How can the two brothers not encounter those picky people during their hawking? With a cheap sale, they can send the plague god away.

As long as the attitude was good, the plague god will not become a hindrance to fortune.

Hu Zi had seen Xu Shen Qiang hawking. Just once and he knew he was going to hit the iron sooner or later. So didn't he lose his fortune?

Five thousand yuan! How long will it take to earn it back?

Outsiders felt pained seeing this. Let alone the involved parties, Zhang Mei Lian and Xu Sheng Mei.

After bringing Xu Sheng Qiang home, Xu Sheng Mei sent him a slap. While Zhang Mei Lian was even more furious. She yelled at Xu Sheng Qiang for being useless, trash, and prodigal!

3,000 yuan wasn't all of Zhang Mei Lian's assets. She had made a lot this year. Still, even though she made a lot, this wasn't a small amount, right?

Originally, Zhang Mei Lian was planning to save more and buy a shop. That way, the landlord couldn't raise the rent. But now, she can forget about it.

Three thousand yuan. How long will it take to frugally save that money?

In short, because this incident, there was endless trouble.

None of these matter affected Hai City's side.

If Lin Qing He didn't know that Mother Zhou had fainted from anger, she can let it drop. After finding out from the call, it wen without saying that she had to let Zhou Qing Bai know.

"Last time, she fainted from agitation. Right now, she become fine earlier," Lin Qing He said.

The reason why she can be so angry was because she held hope for the siblings. If not, she won't be so furious.

Zhou Qing Bai's face was a little black.

"Don't scare your little daughter." Lin Qing He spoke.

She naturally knew that her family Qing Bai was thoroughly disappointed with that nephew. The black face was due tp his mother fainting from anger.

"We will go back soon." Lin Qing He took the little daughter from his arms and uttered.

Don't know if it was her imagination. Logically speaking, after giving birth to a child at her age, there should be some lack of energy. After all, her age was there. No matter how well she maintained her health, her body should suffer after giving birth.

However she didn't. On the contrary, she felt her body glow like it received a second spring. Her mental state was particularly good.

"What do you want for dinner?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Just eat mutton soup with mantou." Lin Qing He replied.

The mutton soup made one hot and bothered. But it didn't matter. She had stocked up a lot of fruits and vegetables. Just eat more to neutralize it.

Zhou Qing Bai mindlessly made the meal. Lin Qing He said to her little daughter: "Your dad has this temperament. Let's leave him alone."

Chapter 596: Eldest aimed for chance to return home

Regarding Xu Sheng Qiang's temper, Lin Qing He knew. The matters before wasn't the beginning. This time won't be the end either. If he maintain this temperament, there will be more to forcibly live through later.

However, their relationship with the siblings wasn't as good as strangers'. Naturally, Lin Qing He wouldn't excessively open her mouth.

Even if she said it, they wouldn't listen to her. They might take as her finding an opportunity to reprimand them on purpose.

After dinner, Zhou Qing Bai went out. Lin Qing He knew that he gone to make a call.

Probably due to guessing that he would call over, Zhou Gui Lai came over to the dumpling to wait after having dinner at his grandparent's side.

"Hee, when I heard from Aunt that Mom had called, I knew Dad you would call the dumpling shop." Zhou Gui Lai laughed.

"How is your grandparent's health?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"The last few days, they weren't really well. Had a headache and slight fever. Right now, they have recovered. Don't worry, Dad." Zhou Gui Lai assured.

Zhou Qingbai didn't ask about Xu Sheng Qiang. Instead, he told him to let Hu Zi and Gang Zi to pay more attention when hawking outside.

"Both of them know. No need to specially instruct them this. Dad, does my sister look like me?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

Speaking of his little girl, Zhou Qing Bai was in a good mood and replied, "Like me."

These words were going against one's conscience. Eldest and Third were like him, while Second and Fourth were more similar to their mom.

Going by how bewitching Second's looks was now, one can imagine how much he must defend when his little girl grows up.

Zhou Gui Lai responded, "Sister Si Ni said she looks like me!"

"Sister Si Ni said she is like me." Zhou Xuan took over the phone and refuted him. Then he asked about their sister.

It was the end of November now, almost entering December. Of course, this was according to the solar calendar. It can indicate the coldness of the season.

It was really cold at this time. One could see ice when they got up in the morning.

As elder brothers, they were naturally worried about their younger sister. After all, they haven't seen her even until now.

Zhou Qing Bai was patient and said at the end: "Will your eldest brother be back this year?"

"Eldest Brother doesn't know yet. He knows that Mom gave birth to a younger sister. So, nine out of ten, he'll look for a chance to come back this year." Zhou Xuan responded.

They knew their eldest's temperament. This year, their old mom gave such a big surprise to the family. He would create opportunities if he didn't have a chance to come back.

They weren't wrong. Zhou Xuan was trying to persuade his colleague to give him his opportunity to go home to him.

"Take as me doing Sister-in-law wrong. However, you must give me this year's opportunity. My mother is forty after the New Year. I didn't even know that she was pregnant when I departed at the beginning of the year and gave birth a sister for me this year. I have to go back and see." Zhou Kai explained.

At the same time, he stuffed a large bag of things.

This bag showed enough sincerity. Five-six packs of milk powder, four-five cans of malted milk extract, as well as a few cans of fruit. The rest were seven-eight packs of white rabbit candies. All were top-notch goods.

These cost a lot of money. Once basically can't get it without one month allowance.

It was also enough to see Zhou Xuan's sincerity.

His colleague was also in his forties. He currently held the same position as him. In fact, he wanted to go back for new year. After all, he didn't go back last year.

His wife and children were waiting at home.

But after seeing these things, his heart moved.

Because they were all top-notch nutritional products. He himself was reluctant to buy so many.

"I'll go back this year. The next time I have a holiday, I will pass it to you at once, so you can go back and visit relatives." Zhou Kai continued.

"Alright then. This year I will give you my spote." His colleague agreed.

Although he didn't go back, his wife and children will be happy to get sent the allowance and so many things.

After all, home conditions were average. How could they be willing to buy so many nutritional products? Even though it was no longer like before, these items were not cheap. Most people were reluctant to buy them.

Finally gotten the spot, Zhou Kai was delighted. He went to find Weng Mei Jia, and explained the spot change. The her spoke: "Mei Jia, do you have a vacation this year?"

"There are a lot going this year. I'm afraid I won't have my holiday." Weng Mei Jia responded.

"Then I will go to your dean to fight for it. It is best to go back together. I would be uneasy about leaving you here for the New Year." Zhou Kai said.

Weng Mei Jia pursed her lips and gave him an eye roll. She told, "Just playing with you. I had applied for a spot."

Zhou Kai breathed a sigh of relief then, "Then why say don't know."

"Auntie Lin gave birth. I have to go back and see." Weng Mei Jia spoke.

"Of course, you have to. That's your sister too." Zhou Kai looked at her and stated.

Weng Mei Jia didn't blush. After all, their relationship was established at the beginning of this year. She and him were rarely separated. At the military hospital, they were considered a recognized couple. She won't blush from these word.

She did feel a little bit shy. The first time a young woman gets on the sedan chair, she would.

Weng Mei Jia watched Zhou Kai take out a box of vanishing cream, and said, "I haven't used up the one you bought me last time."

"Why haven't you used it up? I have no place to spend money. You don't need to be frugal. Use as much as you can. Smear it on your hands and feet." Zhou Kai urged.

"Who would use vanishing cream on their hands and feet." Weng Mei Jia told him off.

"My mom has always used it like this for us." Zhou Kai responded.

Vanishing cream was used on hands and feet. In winter, she was afraid that they will be naughty and let the chill slip in. So she used vanishing cream on them.

Weng Mei Jia's mouth twitched. She and Zhou Kai were considered childhood sweethearts. Naturally, she knew that Auntie Lin was in the countryside in her early years. However, her life was more luxurious than them, who was in the capital.

In winter, she can't bear to use vanishing cream on her face. Would she use it on her hands and feet...

"If you have no place to spend, leave it to Auntie Lin." Weng Mei Jia still lectured.

"My mom don't take my allowance. She told me to earn money and keep it for my wife." Zhou Kai smiled.

Weng Mei Jia blushed a little this time. She accepted the cream and said, "Don't buy it next time."

"En. When it's used up, tell me." Zhou Kai nodded. He took three big apples out of his coat, and continued: "Kept the apples for you. Eat more fruit in winter."

"Didn't keep any for yourself?" Weng Mei Jia said.

"I have. Brought these specially for you." Zhou Kai replied.

Zhou Kai stayed for a while before returning.

As soon as he left, the other little nurses came over and saw the cream. As for the apple, Weng Mei Jia put it away.

Zhou Kai specially brought it here. Can't be distributed. And she couldn't bear to. It was fine if someone wants to smear a little vanishing cream.

Chapter 597: Whoever can't disdain the other

One person's living habits can affect another person.

For example, Weng Mei Jia liked Zhou Kai's habits very much. She knew that she must have learned it from Auntie Lin.

Her Auntie Lin likes to eat fruits and the likes. Although Zhou Kai preferred to eat meat, he often consumed fruits, such as oranges, apples, and bananas.

He would also bring it over to her from time to time.

Weng Mei Jia liked it too. Of course, she didn't buy it for herself often. She only ate it if Zhou Kai brings it to her.

It was obvious eating more of these was wonderful.

At least this year, her throat wasn't as uncomfortable.

While Zhou Kai, who had the opportunity to go home this year, was naturally overjoyed. After seeing Weng Mei Jia, he went back to make a call.

Aunt Ma picked it up. She was delighted when she heard his voice: "It's Young Kai, ah?"

"Granny Ma, it's me. Are my brothers at the shop?" Zhou Kai asked.

"Not anymore. They were here half an hour ago." Aunt Ma answered.

"Then Granny Ma, tell them that I will go back to celebrate the New Year this year." Zhou Kai jollily said.

"Your grandparents and your parents will be overjoyed that you can come back this year." Aunt Ma was overjoyed when she heard this.

There was nothing else to talk about, so he hung up the phone after a while. When Zhou Xuan came, Aunt Ma told him about it.

Zhou Xuan wasn't surprise. He went over and told his grandmother.

Mother Zhou was over the moon: "It's great that Da Wa can come back. I don't know how many times I can still see this eldest grandson."

After fainting this time from her grandson's matter, she had admit she was getting old. She was old and her body was frail.

Speaking of this, she had fainted twice since coming to the capital. One time due to her granddaughter. This time, was that grandson.

Both siblings can make this happen. If they do it again, she doesn't know if she can bear it anymore.

"Come on. It's almost the New Year. Let's talk less about these unimportant things. Don't add bad luck to Da Wa." Father Zhou disgruntledly said.

"Grandmother, you have to take care of your health. My elder brother is close to getting married at this time. Then it will be your turn to hold your great-grandson." Zhou Xuan coaxed.

"Wanting to hold great-grandchildren was what you prattled on about before, no? In the future, worry less about those siblings. With such a good life, you can live a long life." Father Zhou said.

Although he was angry this time, he didn't let everyone be on chaos. Because if he became ill, Xiao Mei had to spare time to take care of him. The grandchildren and grandson-in-laws would have to come over and see. It will affect a lot of people.

Mother Zhou stated, "I won't care about them. It was just getting uncontrollable angry when hearing it." She couldn't govern them even if she wanted to. Still, she was angry.

Furious that this grandson can't stay behaved for long and something happened again. This time, his cousin-in-law, Wang Yuan had to put in huge amount of effort and he didn't even say thank you.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin came back after cleaning up the shop. They happened to hear this. Su Da Lin didn't say anything, while Zhou Xiao Mei rolled her eyes.

She felt that there was no saving for this habit of her mother.

"I think I heard old Madam Zhang from next door persuading Zhang Mei Lian to divorce Xu Sheng Qiang." Zhou Xuan let out an astonishing news.

This wasn't groundless. He really heard it. How could Zhang Mei Lian not go home to sob when encountering such a big event? She had nowhere else.

When she went back to old Zhang's house, she complained. Complained that Xu Sheng Qiang have no brains and didn't know settle things peacefully. If not, so much money wouldn't be lost.

When old Madam Zhang heard this, it felt like her flesh was cut off. 3,000 yuan! Her family didn't have that much money in total.

Moreover, old Madam Zhang scolded this daughter. Saying that she should had brought it home instead of using it for this when she had a lot of money and nowhere to spend.

What's more, she didn't even come to ask her to take action. If she handled it, she could kowtow to the other party and ram against the wall to break open her head to apologize to them. As long as there was no loss of money!

Zhang Mei Lian was also anxious at the time. Xu Sheng Qiang was her man after all. The first thing that came to mind after such a big incident was to find connection. How could possibly think of finding her mom and go over to stir trouble?

After she went home and cried and received a lash from her mom, her mind came around. If she cause a ruckus, she wouldn't have to pay so much. After all, Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't the only one in the wrong!

But now it was too late.

And old Madam Zhang was indeed mad at how much money she spent. She told her to divorce Xu Sheng Qiang.

However, Zhang Mei Lian didn't agree.

How can she divorce Xu Sheng Qiang? Once divorced, where can she get such good clothes to sell?

In the days that followed, she sourced goods from a good few other clothing factories. But the styles and the quality of the clothes from those factories were completely incomparable with Wang Yuan's.

And most importantly, she can't give birth!

When she went to the hospital, the doctor said that she had damaged her body from abortion. It seem it will be difficult to get pregnant in the future. It just so happened that Xu Sheng Qiang didn't like children much.

It can be said that except for being reckless and brainless, Xu Sheng Qiang met Zhang Mei Lian's criteria. So Zhang Mei Lian didn't intend to divorce.

Only by staying with him can she keep the connection with old Zhou Family.

Once Su Da Lin, Zhou Xiao Mei, and the others heard what old Zhang Family said, they were all expressionless.

Mother Zhou remarked: "If she divorced like that, there is no way to find a good match. She can't even lay an egg. A crow falling on the pig. Whoever can't disdain the other!"

"What are you babbling on about?" Father Zhou said.

"Isn't it the truth? She had been with so many people before. I had asked old Sister Ma. Someone had caught her getting an abortion done. What about when she wasn't caught? Otherwise, why else hadn't Sheng Mei give birth to a son after marrying in for so long? Why is there still no news at all?" Mother Zhou coldly snorted.

That grandson was a local ruffian. A bad apple. Was old Zhang Family any better? Still, want to divorce? Just live like that!

Wang Yuan brought Zhou Er Ni and the twins. Like this, this topic ended.

Not long later Zhou Gui Lai arrived. Zhou Er Ni asked him: "Where is Si Ni?"

"Sister Si Ni left with Guo Dong. Probably gone to the restaurant and then to watch a movie." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

After hearing this, Mother Zhou's mood improved, "It is still our old Zhou Family's daughter who have propriety. And also blessed!"

Mother Zhou, who said that, still didn't know what Zhou Liu Ni did in the countryside.

If she knew that her old Zhou Family's daughter had caused such a joke within the surrounding area, she might not be able to take it.

No one dare to speak of this matter.

Zhou Er Ni heard it from her mother. Zhou Xiao Mei heard it from her fourth sister-in-law. However, no one dared to mention it again, otherwise she would really anger to the point of life-threatening.

Chapter 598: Btts 598

And he didn't even come to say thank you. This made this side's heart cold.

In Hai City, Lin Qing He didn't call back because she was busy. The translation work wasn't easy to do. Quite brain-consuming.

However, she treated it as work. Something to spend the time. This way she won't be too bored.

"Godmother, won't you and godfather celebrate the New Year here with little sister." Jiang Geng came over to do his homework that day. He spoke when he was mostly finished.

"Have to go back there for the New Year. Your eldest brother will definitely find a chance to come back to see Mi Mi this year." Lin Qing He replied.

"I haven't seen Eldest Brother yet." Jiang Geng said.

"It's not easy to see your eldest brother. He's only back for a few days at the end of the year. I estimate that he will come back this year and may not necessarily come back next year." Lin Qing He stated.

"Oh." Jiang Geng sighed. He wanted to go to the capital.

"What's the rush? You're in second year of high school. When you finish your third year of high school and pass the entrance exams for the capital's university, then you can go over. For four years." Lin Qing He pointed out.

She knew that this godson, Jiang Geng wanted to go to the capital to celebrate the New Year. However, his mom would be the first one to disagree. It was enough to be able to go over there to study. Don't think about to going with them for the New Year.

Old Madam Jiang came over. She brought a bowl of brown sugar ginger tea for Lin Qing He to drink.

"There's no for you to specially cook me a bowl of brown sugar ginger soup, Auntie." Lin Qing He hurriedly said.

"Drink more brown sugar ginger soup this month. It's good for your bones." Old Madam Jiang urged: "And it's just a little brown sugar and ginger. It doesn't cost much at all."

"Then I will get Qing Bai to make it for me." Lin Qing He said.

"Alright." Old Madam Jiang nodded. Looking at her grandson, she spoke: "Smelly boy, you've been staying here for dinner every day. Ask your dad to pay for your living expenses tomorrow."

"And living expenses? Aunt, you can leave those out." Lin Qing He drank the brown sugar ginger soup and jollily said.

She was thoughtful. The ginger slices were all mashed and then boiled with brown sugar. The effect was particularly good.

"This half-grown kid can eat his old man poor. He got an appetite." Old Madam Jiang commented.

"It's just a matter of an extra bowl and chopsticks. It doesn't add up to much to have my godson come to my place for dinner." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Jiang Geng stated: "Grandmother, I will be filial to my godfather and godmother in the future!"

"This is what you said. If you dare to forget it in the future, see if I won't sort you out." Old Madam Jiang responded.

Lin Qing He smiled. Zhou Qing Bai's voice sounded from inside the room: "Wife, bring in some hot water."

Lin Qing He fetched hot water and came in. Little Mi Mi had pooped again and needed her bottom wiped.

This was left to Zhou Qing Bai. From his appearance, he had obviously just woken. Still, he started to wipe his little girl's bum without any displeasure or regrets.

This guy was very experienced. In this cold weather, he can just seamlessly complete the job without letting a wisp of cold air in.

Finally, he put talcum powder on and it was done.

Have to say, he was careful with the follow-up as Mi Mi had never gotten nappy rash.

"It's time to cook. What do you want to eat?" Zhou Qing Bai asked his wife after he had cleaned up his little girl.

"Make a chicken noodle soup with tomato." Lin Qing He replied.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He washed his face and then came out. Lin Qing He looked at little Mi Mi. She was having fun on the bed by herself. Mosquito nets was drawn out around the four side, which was quite windproof.

So she let her be. Just playing by herself. Anyway, she won't freeze.

"Auntie, do you want to stay for noodles tonight?" Lin Qing He asked.

"The old man had the food ready." Old Madam Jiang told.

"Godfather. cook me a portion." Jiang Geng said to his godfather.

"Won't short your share." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Old Madam Jiang amusedly scolded: "Smelly boy, you're getting more and more unreserved now."

"Why be reserved with my godfather?" Jiang Geng responded, "I still want to go to the capital with my godfather and godmother to celebrate the New Year."

"Don't come and test the water with me. My words have no use. If you want to, ask your mother." Old Madam Jiang waved her hand.

Jiang Geng filled his stomach with chicken noodle soup with tomato. Afterward, he looked at his godsister before going back.

"Stayed at your godparent's for dinner again?" Chief Jiang was reading the newspaper when he swept his son a glance on his return.

Just a week ago, Chief Jiang was officially promoted from deputy to the current position.

"I told my mom to not prepare my dinner when I went out at noon." Jiang Geng said.

Chief Jiang let him be. Xue Mei Li went out to take a bath in the bathhouse, Jiang Geng went to put down his schoolbag. Then he came out to discuss with his dad.

"Go to the capital to celebrate the New Year?" Chief Jiang looked at him in surprise, "You don't want home?"

"Dad, my eldest brother will come back this year. I want to meet him. I heard from Third Brother that Eldest Brother is very powerful. Especially good at fighting, The kind that can fight a group." Jiang Geng said.

Chief Jiang glanced at him: "You can ask your mom about this. See if your mom can agree."

Jiang Geng uttered, "My mom will definitely not agree."

"Then why did you come and tell me for." Chief Jiang shook the newspaper and continued to read it. Completely ignoring son.

In fact, he wanted his son to have more contact with his brothers from Zhou Family. Those who interact with ink will get black. Following those better than oneself will make one better.

However, he didn't disapprove the idea of going to the capital to celebrate the New Year. It was up to his wife.

"Dad, help me persuade Mom." Jiang Geng pleaded. He really wanted to go to the capital for the New Year. On the way, he can see that eldest brother.

"I'll give it a go when your mom comes back." Chief Jiang stated.

Apparently, Xue Mei Li still won't budge: "Letting him attending college in the capital is enough. Not being at home during the New Year? What will it look like?"

Jiang Geng heard his mom's verdict the next morning. Kill that thought. She won't have any complaints about him going to the capital for college and spends the New Year there. For now, don't think about it.

Regarding this answer, Lin Qing He had expected it. Not surprisingly at all.

If Xue Mei Li could agree, then she would not be Xue Mei Li.

Lin Qing He didn't pay much attention to this. After she translated the current book, she went to submit it. The manuscript must be reviewed before being sent out. Lin Qing He wasn't in a hurry.

After getting to know half of another person's translation, she went back first.

This was what she was currently occupied with. As for Zhou Qing Bai, he had dropped down. He was completely a family man who mind the children.

"Us two are now considered female outside and the male inside, right?" Lin Qing He jollily remarked when she came back and saw him wearing a scarf as he made pork ribs and winter melon soup.

"Don't over-exert yourself." Zhou Qing Bai smilingly said when she saw that she had brought a book back.

Chapter 599: Return to the capital

The translation work wasn't easy. Still, Lin Qing He wasn't tired. With such a job, life was quite fulfilling.

Now they were waiting for their precious baby girl to grow up a little bit before returning to the capital.

Have to say, it wasn't a lie to say a little child grow with each passing day. She grew fast. In the first month, it was either eating or sleeping. Now in the second month, she spends more time awake.

Although she still ate and slept most of the time, she laughed more when one interact with her now.

The ribs and winter melon soup was delicious. Lin Qing He liked it.

Although life was simple, it was also very warm. Zhou Qing Bai took care of the rest. He washed the dishes before going over to watch TV with his wife in his arms.

As for their daughter, she was playing by herself in the room.

Though he loved his daughter dearly, he would still accompany her every day. Lin Qing He enjoyed their quiet together time.

"You are a lot fatter now. This figure needs exercise." Lin Qing He leaned in his arms and commented.

"Don't leave everything for me to eat." Zhou Qing Bai felt a little helpless. How can he not get fat? A lot of things were made and ended in his stomach. It would be weird if he didn't get fat.

"You cook too much. My appetite is good enough." Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Qing Bai stated: "Then I will start running tomorrow."

"Go. Try and get back to your previous figure. I like your previous figure." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bbai: "..." This is going to be a bit difficult.

Back then, was in his 20s and 30s. But now he was in his 40s.

Lin Qing He was just teasing him and didn't take it seriously. She didn't mind what her man become like. Of course, he can't really become a pig. Otherwise she couldn't accept it.

Although Hai City was in the south, winter was still very cold. This kind of coldness was the humid cold. Not the kind of dry cold.

Especially after entering the twelfth lunar month. It was truly gloomy and cold.

Lin Qing He wore a puffer jacket and went out. She could feel the cold digging through the pants.

After discussing, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both planned to go back within these few days. At this time, little Mi Mi was over two months old.

She was born on the 10th of October. Mid-September according to the lunar calendar. In a blink of an eye, it was more than two months. Almost three months.

So Zhou Qing Bai went to invite old Madam Jiang to come over. Little Mi Mi was fed and now slept in the room.

It was necessary to have someone keep watch.

So old Madam Jiang just needed to watch TV in the living room as she crochet her hat. He took his wife out and drove the car to the outskirts. Only halfway on the road, the car was withdrawn into the space. Then the two took a detour and slowly walked to catch the bus back home.

Altogether, it took about an hour and a half. The car was kept in the space. Once they're in the capital, they can find another opportunity to get it out.

They explained old Madam Jiang that they found an acquaintance with a truck and let him tow it. Then he will drive to the capital.

Old Madam Jiang didn't doubt him. Even said that it was safer. Outside wasn't safe. In some villages, the whole village can come out to block the road and rob. Simply bullying strangers.

On the third day after the car was put away, Zhou Qing Bai called on old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang to start moving things.

Refrigerators, washing machines, and TV sets were all moved to the next door. These can't be taken with them nor were they going take it. Instead, they left it for the two elders.

However, old Mister Jiang simply refused to agree. He insisted on giving money and would move it back if he didn't accept the money. Chief Jiang specially found time to come over.

It was toward the end of the year. At this time, there were so many thieves wanting to snatch something to pay off their debts. So Chief Jiang was really busy. Still, he came here in person.

He gave Zhou Qing Bai five hundred yuan: "I know that this is definitely not enough, but you will definitely not take it if I give one thousand. Then five hundred yuan. Let the elderly feel at ease. I accept your thoughts, Brother. "

There were electric fan, TV set, refrigerator, and washing machine. Zhou Qingbai didn't plan to take them away. They left them all to old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang. If one want to buy it all, it would take at least fourteen to fifteen hundred because everything was in good-condition.

However, like Chief Jiang said, if they don't charge any money for so many things, the two elders would feel uneasy to use them.

Therefore, Zhou Qing Bai didn't refuse the five hundred yuan.

But even when it was five hundred, the friendship factor was fulfilled. Even second-hand ones didn't amount to this price. Still, it set old Mister Jiang's conscience more at ease.

After all, no one's money came from the wind. Though grandson's godfather was generous, they couldn't take advantage of it too much.

"As for this house. Uncle Jiang, help me rent it out. I also have some houses and shops in other places. All of which have been bought. When the spring starts next year, help me managed it. I have already set the price. For every rented out one, you will get 30% of the profit, Uncle Jiang." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"What houses? Shops?" Old Mister Jiang was shocked.

"It was bought by Qing Bai earlier on. Now we are going back to the capital, there is no one managing them. Uncle Jiang, are you willing to help us take care of it? The salary will be calculated according percentage. But there's no basic salary." Lin Qing He smilingly said.

"You don't have to calculate by percentage. Where are the shops? Qing Bai, take me to around today. Next year, I will help rent it out for you." Old Mister Jiang jollily responded.

"That can't do." Lin Qing He maintained: "Must give a percentage. As for how much you earn, it's up to your ability, Uncle Jiang."

Zhou Qing Bai took old Mister Jiang to the shops and the houses. After walking around, old Mister Jiang was confused.

"Why did you buy so many shops and houses?" Old Mister Jiang was surprised.

"I just strolled around in my idle time. When I felt it's and I got it settled. Now I don't have time to come here to manage it. It's not good to leave it aside, so I plan to rent it out first." Zhou Qing Bai explained and gave a list: " I have written the address of each shop and house here. Uncle, watch it to me first. In the future, I may run it myself."

"No problem. Leave it to me. I will accurately record every rent for you." Old Mister Jiang hurriedly assured.

"If there is a need for demolition or something and someone gets in touch, just call me. This is the number for the dumpling shop in the capital." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"Alright." Old Mister Jiang agreed.

The next day, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He set off. Chief Jiang personally drove them to the train station in a police car.

"Godfather, Godmother, I'll be over next summer vacation!" Jiang Geng said with reluctance to separate

"Remember the address?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Remember. I remember clearly!" Jiang Geng declared.

"Alright then. But before coming over, you have to get your parents' consent, and you are not allowed to sneak over by yourself." Lin Qing He warned.

"I know!" Jiang Geng said seriously.

Chapter 600: Look like you, Fourth Sister-in-law

The day before they returned to the capital, they made a call over. Clearly notifying what time they would be there.

Zhou Xuan went to borrow a car from his brother-in-law Wang Yuan and waited.

He arrived half an hour in advance. Today, the train was late by almost half an hour. This made him and Zhou Gui Lai wait for an hour.

It was impossible to say that it wasn't cold. But when the two brothers saw their parents in puffer jackets and hugging their little sister, they became warm again.

Immediately they came up. However, before they spoke, they were lectured by their dad: "Quickly give way. Don't let Mi Mi free!"

"Where is the car?" Lin Qing He added.

Can't be helped. It was fine when they were in the train. But now they came out, it was really cold.

At this time, the deep winter capital was truly world of ice and snow.

"Come with me." Zhou Xuan responded.

He led them over to the car. Only after getting in the car and closed the door, it was better.

Zhou Xuan drove home. Zhou Gui Lai had taken the back seat with his dad, while Lin Qing He was sitting in the front passenger seat.

So at this moment, it was convenient for Third to see his sister.

"So beautiful ah." Third couldn't help but praised.

"Second child, ignore. Focus on driving," Lin Qing He reminded.

"I'll look when we get home. Not in a hurry." Zhou Xuan nodded.

"Dad, let me hold her." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Off to one side." Zhou Qing Bai disdained. Daughter was sleeping now. So it was better that he held her.

Lin Qing He amusedly said, "Don't get scared by her if she cries one day."

"I won't. This is our family's precious." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

Zhou Qing Bai was somewhat satisfied with this answer. As for Lin Qing He... it seemed that she was really going to take on the role of strict mother. Can't let her be spoiled by these people.

At Hai City, there was only Zhou Qing Bai. He basically fulfilled every requests. When daughter harrumphs on the bed, he immediately bolted over.

Now that they returned to the capital, there with so many brothers here, Lin Qing He felt that her role as a strict mother was imperative.

In the days to come, Mi Mi will be severely disciplined by her mom. And she will always find her dad and her brothers in secret for comfort.

Still, this was useless. Her powerful mountains dared not provoke her mom.

They drove over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side and had dinner together. It was almost time for dinner. Since knowing that their uncle and aunt would bring their little cousin sister back, Hu Zi and Gang Zi desperately put in effort to come back early.

All the family members were present. Thankfully, the house was big enough, otherwise with so many people, there won't be room to stand up, let alone sit.

It had been more than half a year since the couple left the capital. This time, they received a warm welcome upon their return.

Little Mi Mi had slept all the way on the road. Now she was awake. Seeing a lot of strangers gathering around to look at her, she almost started crying in fright. Fortunately, she felt the familiar presence of her dad and didn't howl. Still, she started to lean into her dad's embrace. Those with experience would understand at a glance that she was hungry.

Zhou Qing Bai passed the child to his wife, Lin Qing He took the child into the room. Zhou Xiao Mei followed in and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, your figure is too well maintained? Can't see you get fat at all. What did you eat?"

Even though Lin Qing He was very familiar with her, she still breastfeed her daughter with her back turned to her. She responded: "What is there to be envious about? I just have a small appetite and didn't eat much."

"I don't have self-control like Fourth Sister-in-law. After giving birth, my appetite is almost the same as that of a water tank. I can't easily stop." Zhou Xiao Mei sighed.

She always said she wanted to lose weight, but she never made it happen.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Your Da Lin likes it that way. On snowy days, it's like hugging like cotton. How comfortable."

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Da Wa said that he will come back this year for the New Year. Did Er Wa call?"

"He did." Lin Qing He nodded.

She wanted to make some cured meat for now to set aside. When the time comes and her son go back, she can let him to take it back there to eat.

Just ask the military hospital's canteen to heat it. It'll be delicious.

Zhou Xiao Mei brought up their life in Hai City: "You also gain an god-relative?"

"En. Xiao Geng has been here. He's a good lad." Lin Qing He said.

"He is. He looks like a cheerful child." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked: "That Auntie Jiang and Mother can chat together."

"I think Mother has mostly recover, right?" Lin Qing He asked her mother-in-law while they brought her up.

As for the little girl in her arms, she was working hard to eat her rations a moment ago. Now she was resting for a breath. Then she continued to eat after a while. This appearance made one want to laugh.

This was what they meant by putting in one's whole strength.

"Don't worry about Mother's body. It's from all the worrying. With so many people around, does she need to react so much? It's nothing and end up with something happening." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

This was throwing everything into confusion. Both Xu Sheng Qiang's side and her mother's side.

"It's fine as long as she is okay." Lin Qing He didn't really care about the rest: "How is the bun shop's business?"

"The business is same old. But now we have mutton noodles, the business is pretty good." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled: "Finally settled the last sum."

Last time they paid back a part but it hadn't been fully paid off yet. This time it can be regarded as fully paying off all the money they owed to her fourth sister-in-law.

"Why are you worried about this." Lin Qing He said.

"Repaying debts is nature's law and earth's way." Zhou Xiao Mei jollily responded: "What's more, after paying it back, I would be without any debts and feel lighthearted. In the future, Da Lin and I can keep the earning to nurture my family's four."

"Want to produce four college students?" Lin Qing He grinned.

"I dare not think of four college students. As long as the four want to study and can study, then Da Lin and I will support them!" Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

Lin Qing He naturally approved. Still, Lin Qing He suggested to Zhou Xiao Mei to wait for the commercial housing to come out to the market in the future and buy one or two to hold if they got the extra money.

With the exception of few cases, the college students of later generations will struggle to build a home in a place like the capital. Even with a few lifetime, they'll still struggle.

Still, Lin Qing He didn't say so much right now. After feeding, she patted her to burp. Only then, Lin Qing He put her on the bed and let herself have a rest.

Still, can't always hold her all the time. Otherwise, she will get used to it.

"She's exquisitely pretty. Will definitely be a big beauty when she grow up. Look like you, Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.

"Look pretty when young, but may not once she grow up." Lin Qing He smiled.

"With these facial features, she won't worse off." Zhou Xiao Mei firmly declared.

Chapter 601: Diet

Lin Qing He doesn’t really care about the matter of whether little Mi Mi looking pretty or not.

As long as daughter was safe, healthy and feel positive, she is the most beautiful in her eyes no matter what other thinks. If she looks good and doesn’t have a good heart, she was ugly no matter how pretty.

However, Lin Qing He didn’t say this. She knew that she got to be the strict mother even if she didn’t want to.

After a child is born, they were like a blank sheet of paper. What kind of growth will depend on the teachings of the adults. The importance of education was evident.

She didn’t let her little girl stay in the room. Instead, she carried her out.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou loved her. Old Wang too. After all, she was fair and tender. Her round eyes looked at you. No matter how hard the heart was, it can become soft at this sight.

Here, a large family ate dinner. The sleeping Mi Mi was set down sleep. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went to the bathhouse first before coming back feeling refreshed

Then they led the two brothers back home.

“The room has been cleaned. The bedding has been replaced with new cotton bedding. It is absolutely warm and won’t freeze my sister.” Zhou Gui Lai stated.

His sister was currently in his arms. The way he held her was quite proper.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai entered the house and felt completely at ease. It was still home the most relaxing and comfortable.

Of course, there was no problem in Hai City. It was just there wasn’t a sense of belonging. But when returning to this small flat, it felt different.

Aunt Ma, Huang Xiao Liu, and Ma Cheng Min came over.

After not seeing for half a year, they naturally came here to catch up. But because the time is late, and they just arrived, they let whatever needed to be said for tomorrow.

So they didn’t stay too long after dropping by.

Daughter was left to Zhou Qing Bai to care. Lin Qing He asked Second: “Did anything happen with the businesses?”

“None. Mom you can rest assure. You have been tired for a day. Go rest early.” Zhou Xuan urged.

Lin Qing He didn’t say much. She went to sleep with Zhou Qing Bai first. As for their daughter, she slept next to Zhou Qing Bai, covered with her own quilt. Quite warm.

In the middle of the night, Lin Qing He got up and fed her twice while half asleep. Then she slept soundly until dawn. So did Mi Mi.

Speaking of which, this little girl was very easy to mind.

Zhou Qing Bai was clearly drained. Because he got home and felt relaxed, he hadn’t gotten up when Lin Qing He got up in the morning.

Lin Qing He knew that in the middle of the night last night, he took their little girl out to coax to sleep before bringing her back in. Basically it was like this since their little girl was born.

It was true that Lin Qing He had it hard during her pregnancy. It was just as hard for him when taking care of the baby.

Now that they were go home, they were more at ease. Don’t have to get up so early.

Lin Qing He got up first, brushed her teeth and washed her face. She saw that Second had already bought buns and soy milk back. He got them from his youngest uncle.

When it comes to eating steamed buns, his youngest uncle was the first choice. It was absolutely delicious, clean, and good value.

“Mom, you want breakfast? When Dad gets up later, I will warm up his.” Zhou Xuan said.

“Has Third got up?” Lin Qing He spit out toothpaste foam and asked.

“Not yet. I’ll call him.” Zhou Xuan responded.

They didn’t have the winter vacation yet and still had to go to class after eating. Third woken up and came out with a messy hair.

Lin Qing He finished washing up. She had noticed his hair yesterday. She eyed at him and said, “It should be time for a haircut?”

“Is it long?” Third touched his hair.

“Long.” Lin Qing He nodded while eating the bun.

“I want to change my hair style. I don’t want to shave my hair anymore. I haven’t changed it since I was young. It’s time for a change.” Third said.

Lin Qing He let him be. He was a seventeen-year-old boy. Occasionally being stupid was inevitable.

“Mom, I thought you were going to be as fat as Aunt and Sister San Ni. How do you maintain yourself? Not much different from when you left.” Third grinned when he came back after brushing his teeth.

“Dare to comment about your aunt and others?” Lin Qing He glared at him.

“I was just curious? I saw Sister Er Ni gotten fat before. Since it’s not easy to take of twins, she became thin from exhaustion. Mom, your figure is much better than before. This skin too. Which part of you looked like you had given birth? Simply look like you gone for spa.” Third said.

Lin Qing He was pleased with all the compliments, “Don’t talk too much. Hurry up and eat. It’s time to go to class after eating.”

She also had to make a trip the school. She planned to go to the principal to ask about the translation matter. Otherwise it would be taking up the dormitory allocated to her by the school for nothing.

Zhou Gui Lai commented while eating, “Dad has gained a lot of weight.”

Originally his dad was not small in height. Now he can be said to be more burly. He had the temperament of a pork seller. Not as lean and healthy as before.

Lin Qing He was a little worried about Zhou Qing Bai getting the three highs, so she instructed: “After school, come home as early as possible and mind your sister. Let your dad exercise.”

Her family Qing Bai had made the meals bountiful during her post-natal confinement. She ate it as she didn’t want to waste his thought and had to breastfeed little Mi Mi. She just controlled her diet very well.

So most of it was eaten by Zhou Qing Bai. He can’t stand waste. On top of that, he had no time exercise due to minding the baby. Like this, his weight soared.

Yesterday, Zhou Xiao Mei kept teasing her fourth brother. Asking why he gotten fat when it was Fourth Sister-in-law who given birth. It got to be around thirty jins.

However, Mother Zhou was smiling from corner to corner. Obviously in the eyes of her generation, being fat was a blessing.

In private, she told her to pay attention to her body and not to starve herself.

Probably because of the stimulation from that grandson, Mother Zhou had more sense of belongingness with her daughter-in-law. She felt that she had expected Xu Sheng Qiang to cause trouble when she disallowed him to come.

Back then, she had blamed her daughter-in-law.

Lin Qing He didn’t mind her. The elderly wasn’t young, in her seventies. As long as it wasn’t a matter of principle, she won’t say anything. Just go along.

Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai agreed. Before going to school, they went in to check their sister. She was sleeping soundly. Only then, they left in content.

Zhou Qing Bai got up after 7 o’clock. After steaming it, the buns and soy milk became hot.

Only two buns and a bowl of soy milk were left.

“Start going on a diet to lose weight.” Lin Qing He told him. Earlier, she urged Second and Third to eat more.

Zhou Qing Bai smilingly glanced at her: “Don’t like me?”

“I do like you. It’s just that you gained a lot of flesh now. You should pay attention to your diet at your age.” Lin Qing He rubbed his belly and replied.

“I can lose the weight in half a month.” Zhou Qing Bai stated. Not taking these flesh on his body seriously at all.

Chapter 602: Business

It didn’t take long for Zhou Kai and the others to attend to school. Aunt Ma came over. They didn’t go to open a dumpling shop today because they planned to change hands and return it to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai took over. After all, he had said it before, just temporarily lending it her to run.

“How is the business this year?” Lin Qing He merrily asked Aunt Ma.

“It’s really good.” Aunt Ma said with a blooming smile on her face.

Needless to say, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai knew how the dumpling shop business was. There was no need to hide.

After borrowing the dumpling shop for more than half a year, Aunt Ma made a fortune with her daughter-in-law, Huang Xiao Liu. A few hundred yuan income each month was a definite.

“That’s good.” Lin Qing He nodded.

However, because she had tasted the sweetness of doing business, Aunt Ma wanted to take her daughter-in-law out and open one. She was felt embarrassed about that.

After listening to her, Lin Qing He expressed that she didn’t mind: “Auntie, if you want to do it, then do it. It’s okay.”

Anyone who saw the profit of doing business would be moved. Aunt Ma wanted to open a shop by herself, so she needed to hire another dishwasher here. This was easy.

“Alright then. I will definitely set the shop further away.” Aunt Ma nodded and stated.

Lin Qing He didn’t say anything.

Aunt Ma took Huang Xiao Liu back home. Then Lin Qing He spoke, “I don’t know if Ma Cheng Min will resign and go alone.”

Zhou Qing Bai responded, “Call him over and ask.”

Lin Qing He went to call Ma Cheng Min. Ma Cheng Min shook his head: “As long as you don’t dismiss me, I plan to keep doing this.”

He liked a stable life, not a life full of uncertainty.

Lin Qing He paid him a high salary, which was enough for his family to live a good life and have a small savings.

At Ma Cheng Min’s age, he just wanted to stability.

About his mom wanting to open a dumpling shop with his wife, Ma Cheng Min didn’t stop them. It was only his mom and his wife running a dumpling shop. He wanted to keep his stable income so that there will be no worries no matter what the family’s situation would become.

“In this case, there is no problem. I will raise your salary to one hundred next year. You should work hard.” Lin Qing He told.

Ma Cheng Min merrily acknowledged. As for other people’s wages, Lin Qing He didn’t plan to increase it. Wait until the following year.

A rise in two years.

After Ma Cheng Min left, Lin Qing He started to settle this year’s accounts. But halfway through, her little girl woke up. Zhou Qing Bai went to change the diaper and wash her bottom. Only when she was clean up, did he carry over their hungry girl who was about to cry.

Lin Qing He helplessly carried the troublesome little girl inside to feed.

Zhou Qing Bai began to look through this year’s ledgers. Carefully examining each one line even though his son generally didn’t make mistakes.

Lin Qing He brought out this little girl after the feeding session and put her next to Zhou Qing Bai. She let her lie down by herself.

“I’m going to school.” Lin Qing He said.

“Okay.” Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He wanted to stay at home and continue to look at the account book as he mind his daughter.

As for the dumpling shop, it was temporarily closed today. It will remain closed until he adapts to life her. Then he’ll decide on the opening.

Because there was a baby at home, Lin Qing He didn’t stay out for too long. The trip took about an hour. When she came back, she brought a lot of books back, all of which needed to be translated.

“So much?” Zhou Qing Bai was mostly done with his check. He glanced at the stack of books and blurted.

“To save me the trip of going there often, I brought these back. Making one trip each month is enough.” Lin Qing He replied, “From tomorrow, you can open your dumpling shop.”

“Okay.” Zhou Qing Bai nodded. Still, he went to get a sign and wrote out the business hours.

Open from 6:30 in the morning to 9 in the morning, then from 11:30 to 2:00, and from 4:30 to 7:30.

Adding it up, it is open for eight hours a day.

Lin Qing He took a look and didn’t think there was any problem. Eight hours a day wasn’t short. She said: “As for the dishwashing, ask the temporary worker from before. Her work attitude is very serious and cherish this job.”

Zhou Qing Bai spoke: “Wife, watch Mi Mi. I will go out and talk to her.”

Lin Qing He had no objection. Because the business hours were so short now, the salary level wasn’t as high as before. The pay was fifty yuan.

Aunt Ma had worked for many years before getting that salary.

This will gradually increase. Still, fifty yuan wasn’t little. Even during this year of salary reform, there were still jobs with a monthly salary of twenty to thirty yuan.

Relatively speaking, fifty yuan wasn’t a small sum.

Zhou Qing Bai went over. That old Madam Hu agreed at once. She would do it even at 50 yuan!

Originally, the conditions at home were generally poor. She and her partner didn’t have a job. Which often made their two daughter-in-laws, who squeezed together with them, express disdain!

“I open the shop at half past six. Aunt Hu, you can go over at seven,” Zhou Qing Bai told.

“Alright. I keep this in mind.” Old Madam Hu merrily said and sent him out.

Zhou Qing Bai went to make a call and asked his mutton suppliers and pork suppliers about the price. At the end of this year, it had went up by a dime.

Still, Zhou Qing Bai ordered a large quantity. In this weather and a freezer, and it no problem to keep it for a while.

Zhou Qing Bai, who was about to return to work again, was in a very good mood. Even though their family didn’t lack the dumpling shop’s profit, as a person, he needed a mental sustenance.

He didn’t rush home either. Instead, he drove the car around and checked around all the shops under their name.

When he came to the dry good shop, he grabbed two jin of fish gelatin and sea cucumbers. All of these was for his wife to eat.

“Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt likes to eat sweet potatoes. I picked them from the market in the morning. They are fragrant and sweet. Fourth Aunt will definitely like them. Take some back.” Zhou San Ni carried a bag of sweet potatoes over and spoke.

“Okay.” Zhou Qing Bai didn’t refuse his niece’s kindness. He accepted it and asked: “I just went to see the other shops. When I passed by, I saw you that you rented out your shop?”

“Yes. Don’t want to do business for the time being. Just putting it on hold.” Zhou San Ni responded.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. Anyway, they bought the shop. It was fine to open it later.

When he came back, his little girl hadn’t woken up yet. Lin Qing He had already dug into the translation work.

“Wife, do you want to go for a walk?” Zhou Qing Bai asked.

“Of course.” Lin Qing He amusedly gave him an eye roll. Now they came back, they had to go for a walk no matter what.

However, right now couldn’t do. Have to wait for little Mi Mi to wake up and feed her before going out. That way their mind won’t always a niggling feeling of unease.

“Is everything done?” Lin Qing He asked.

“En.” Zhou Qing Bai nodded. It wasn’t a big deal.

Chapter 603: Btts 603

At noon, they cooked and ate at the dumpling shop. Not at home. The oily smoke was too strong and made the place stuffy. It was better to make it at the dumpling shop.

"This sweet potato isn't bad." Lin Qing He remarked while eating sweet potato with vegetables.

"San Ni said it was tasty and told me to bring it over." Zhou Qing Bai spoke.

Lin Qing He asked, "How is San Ni and Pang Pang?"

"Do you still have to ask? Of course, they are well. Sister San Ni has gained a lot of weight. While Pang Pang has live up to his name. Plump like a ball." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Then Lin Qing He turned to Hu Zi and Gang Zi: "How are your business?"

"Quite good." Hu Zi grinned.

"How is the account book sorted?" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

Both Hu Zi and Gang Zi were froze. "Nothing done. They are combined together."

"How can the accounts be mixed together? You both do your own things. Naturally, you have to separate the accounts. Even biological brothers must have clear accounts. One yard is one yard." Lin Qing He frowned.

"It's fine. My brother and I sell almost the same amount. My brother take sixty percent, I take forty." Gang Zi smiled.

"Then starting from today, don't mix up. You two make your own money." Lin Qing He stated.

After all, Hu Zi was someone with a match. The two brothers didn't care about this, but having a sister-in-law was a completely different scenery.

So this account should be calculated separately. Lin Qing He gave precaution in advance.

"Elder Brother, let's separate it today, alright?" Gang Zi turned to his elder brother and said.

"Okay." Hu Zi nodded.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. It was because of being close, the money matter had to be clarified.

"I set up a stall on the old street in the morning and bumped into Sheng Qiang." Gang Zi continued.

"What about it? Is it worth mentioning?" Zhou Gui Lai rolled his eyes.

"From what I see, he seem to have learned a lesson this time. He didn't have the previous emperor act." Gang Zi commented.

"Come on .Second Brother-in-law fished him out and got him to only lose money. He didn't even say a thank you. You're telling me he changed his act?" Zhou Gui Lai responded.

"If he really changed, go about his own life properly. No need to come give thanks." Zhou Xuan said.

"I want to make more cured meat tomorrow. Have you ordered the pork?" Lin Qing He stopped participating in this topic and asked Zhou Qing Bai.

"I did." Zhou Qing Bai confirmed.

Lin Qing He nodded. After eating, she rode out on a bicycle and went out to feel the wind. As for the youngest, she was already fed. So she didn't worry about her for a short time. Her dad and two older brothers were present.

"Dad, Second Brother and I will come back early in the evening. You have to go to lose weight. Look how fat you are. This is almost two hundred jins," Third said.

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at him. Zhou Gui Lai grinned and didn't dare to speak any more.

"Do your own business properly." Zhou Qing Bai looked at his two nephews, Hu Zi and Gang Zi, and stated.

"En." Hu Zi and Gang Zi both nodded. They understood what their uncle meant.

Lin Qing He, who was riding a bicycle, dropped by their family's shops and checked them all.

Then she saw Zhou Si Ni and Weng Guo Dong at the beverage shop.

"I was wondering why you didn't go our side to eat." Lin Qing He jollily said.

Zhou Si Ni blushed and looked at Weng Guo Dong. Weng Guo Dong was very calm: "Auntie Lin, I just took Si Ni out for a meal."

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Do you have any plans for next year?"

"I plan to get married." Weng Guo Dong stated.

Zhou Si Ni blushed, "Don't say so much. Talk about it after you go back to see my family."

Weng Guo Dong didn't say anything. From the looks of it, he was persistent on decision.

"Si Ni, once you marry, will you still to go to work?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Of course I will. How can I not go to work?" Zhou Si Ni looked directly at Weng Guo Dong as she spoke.

She liked this job. And with a career, she felt at ease. After all, she was marrying up. Without a job, how can she stand it?

Want her to be at home every day? She wasn't someone who can stay idle.

Weng Guo Dong said: "You have to cook."

"Three meals a day will be prepared for you. I have to go to work though!" Zhou Si Ni maintained.

Weng Guo Dong acknowledged with an ‘en’. This made Zhou Si Ni let out a breath. Then as if she suddenly remember something, her face went all red.

As soon as she looked up, she saw her fourth aunt grinning: "It seems the after-marriage arrangements has been settled. Then I leave you guys be. Once Guo Dong gets his holiday, take Guo Dong back. "

She knew that Sister Weng was in a hurry. So her side didn't push Weng Guo Dong and Zhou Si Ni. She headed to the cigarette shop and took a look.

Then she came to the small workshop.

Lin Qing He only opened this small workshop and produced the clothes herself because those garment factory didn't keep their words. However, it was a small workshop. Even with a two-shift system, the income was extremely low. After all, there was labor cost to take in consideration.

So Lin Qing He planned to finish this year and not continue anymore.

Lin Qing He intended to set aside this warehouse for dry seafood goods and tea. She planned to renovate it and divide it into two rooms.

Dried seafood got smell, so they weren't suitable to put together with those for next year's tea business.

"This year, we will completely finish for holiday on tenth of December. At that time, I will pay extra half a month's salary to everyone. From then on, this small workshop will not be opened." Lin Qing He straightforwardly announced when she came over.

At first, everyone was very happy to hear the first half. They never thought it'll suddenly not open. Everyone couldn't accept it for a while.

"Teacher Lin, why don't you want to open it all of a sudden? Everyone is doing a wonderful job." Chen Shan Shan's grandmother, old Madam Xu said at once.

"Now there are too many big factories. Our small workshop can't compete. So I don't plan to continue to open it. However in the last few days, everyone got to work hard and completed the work at hand. When the time comes, extra half month salary will be paid to everyone." Lin Qing He explained.

It was necessary decision. After all, everyone was a lot older and in the past few years, their salary wasn't low. It was impossible to work for a lifetime.

Hearing what she said, everyone understood that it was unchangeable. Everyone was down.

Some old ladies asked, "Teacher Lin, since you won't continue, what will you do with these sewing machines?"

"A sewing machine is fifty yuan. Anyone who wants it can buy it." Lin Qing He answered.

The sewing machine she bought were from her trip to the south in the past. Later more were added to here. Altogether, there were 20 sewing machines.

When buying it, it wasn't cheap at all. Now setting it at 50 yuan each was definitely a huge benefit.

Many eyes lit up. After all, this was what they do. Sewing machines was an essential to feed themselves.

Because there was another group, Lin Qing He intended to draw lots. But these matter were left until after the tenth.

Chapter 604: Btts 604

"Mom, isn't the small workshop doing well. Why close it?" Zhou Gui Lai came back to ask his mom when he heard the news.

"Keep it as a warehouse. There will be a few tea shops opening next year. Just lack a warehouse." Lin Qing He told.

"You're going to open a lot of tea shops?" Zhou Gui Lai uttered.

"We'll see next year." Lin Qing He replied. The tea business was still very good. And the goods got long shelf life. So she planned to expand the tea business.

Zhou Gui Lai didn't say anything.

Zhou Xuan carried his sister out and spoke, "Mom, do you think Mi Mi is hungry?"

"What hungry? She must had pooped." Lin Qing He instructed: "Go clean her up before you brign her out."

"Second Brother, do you know how to? If you don't, let me." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Go fetch hot water." Zhou Xuan waved his hand. He had seen his dad clean her up. What was so hard?

The two brothers worked together to help their sister change the diaper. Zhou Gui Lai commented, "Such a little thing actually pooped so much!"

"If you eat more, you will poop more. You used to poop more than her. Hurry up and wash." Lin Qing He responded.

Dirty diapers must be cleaned before they can be washed in the washing machine. Otherwise, they don't want the washing machine anymore, right?

Zhou Gui Lai did it without complaint and swiftly washed it. Although it was disgusting, he wasn't against it.

No matter how disgusting it was, that was his little sister.

Old Zhang Family from next door saw him washing the dirty diapers. They knew Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He had come back. Don't need to ask to know that they had given birth.

When old Madam Zhang passed by, she didn't give Zhou Gui Lai any good expression. Zhou Gui Lai ignored this little old lady.

They didn't dare to make irresponsible remarks before. Now even more so. Zhang Mei Lian had some money before. But after Xu Sheng Qiang's incident, their vitality was greatly injured.

How could they possibly dare to provoke old Zhou Family now?

Zhang Mei Lian brought back the living expenses. Although she lost a lot of money last time, she thought it through. What was gone was gone.

However, since it was the end of the year, the clothing store business was still very good. Got to buy new clothes for the New Year. So handle right now first.

She gave 30 yuan and a piece of meat.

Naturally, her sister-in-law, Mrs. Zhang was full of pretty words, "It is all thanks to your help toward the family, Youngest Sister. If not, the days will be very difficult. Your brother is only paid fifty yuan a month, which is really low. Relying on him alone, the whole family will have to drink northwest wind."

Zhang Mei Lian felt a little proud and said, "Telling Eldest Brother to come out and do it alone as early as possible. What can you do with fifty yuan a month? Go to my shop to get the goods and set up a stall. There is always seventy to eighty yuan a month."

Mrs. Zhang wasn't very pleased. What was the point of setting up a stall? How shameful was it? She didn't have the face to talk about it when she went back to maternal home.

"If it's a shop, it would be better," responded Mrs. Zhang.

"You have to have a good location to open a shop. It's not that easy to find. Otherwise, there is no business at all. Besides, it costs a lot to open a shop. You have money?" Zhang Mei Lian explained.

"Our family don't have much money. But don't we have you, Youngest Sister?" Mrs. Zhang looked at her.

"Sister-in-law, don't count on me. Last time Sheng Qiang compensated three thousand yuan, I still feel the pain. Our money is with him. I also want to borrow money to buy a shop! "Zhang Mei Lian rolled her eyes.

She can really dare to open her mouth. Want to borrow money from her to open a shop?

Mrs. Zhang felt dissatisfied on the inside, but she didn't dare to say anything now. After all, Zhang Mei Lian was rich and if she quarreled with her, she won't bring things home.

"The couple next door came back with their baby." Mrs. Zhang told.

"When did they return?" Zhang Mei Lian paused before asking.

"Just these few days." Mrs. Zhang replied: "Last time, old Zhou Family had contributed to the matter. Didn't your man go to say thank you?"

Zhang Mei Lian was dissatisfied with this matter. Xu Sheng Qiang was terrible at socialising.

"I heard that it's a girl. Go gift some baby stuff. After all, you need to get along with this family." Mrs. Zhang advised.

"Where's Mom?" Zhang Mei Lian asked.

"Gone out. Don't know what she's doing." Mrs. Zhang answered.

Zhang Mei Lian didn't say much and went back. Xu Sheng Qiang was watching at the shop. He was smoking while doing that.

"I told you not to smoke in the shop. The smell is so unpleasant that people aren't willing to come in and buy!" Zhang Mei Lian angrily told off when she came in.

Xu Sheng Qiang glanced at her. Then he went out and smoked. Once he was done, he came back in.

"I heard from my sister-in-law that your uncle and aunt came back after giving birth. We have to prepare something to send over." Zhang Mei Lian said.

"Don't bother. They probably don't consider me as their nephew now." Xu Sheng Qiang responded.

"Don't say so much. Just prepare the gift. Passing the the thought over is enough. Our shop has to rely on that side." Zhang Mei Lian stated.

Xu Sheng Qiang made no comment. Instead, he mentioned, "I called back the day before yesterday. My mother asked me, when will we have a baby?"

Zhang Mei Lian choked before answering, "Just haven't gotten pregnant yet, no?"

Xu Sheng Qiang stared at her. Zhang Mei Lian pursed her lips and continued: "Qiang Zi, do you disdain me? Dislike me for not birthing children?"

"No. Still, we got to have a child." Xu Sheng Qiang pulled out another cigarette and replied.

"Then I will go to the hospital to buy some medicine to consume." Zhang Mei Lian could only utter this.

However, her heart felt completely unsettled. The hospital said it wasn't that she couldn't get pregnant, but it was not so easy to.

Xu Sheng Qiang didn't say anything. He lowered his head and smoked.

Zhang Mei Lian ordered: "Don't go in and smoke. Go in after you finish. I'll talk to your sister."

Xu Sheng Qiang still remained silent. Zhang Mei Lian let him be and came to Zhao's house.

Xu Sheng Mei wasn't home at this time. She went to the shop. Zhao Jun came out to see her and grinned when he saw her: "Come in and sit?"

"No, just come to find Sheng Mei." Zhang Mei Lian blushed and said.

"Come in and wait for her. There is no one at home. Only the children." Zhao Jun stared at her as he spoke.

"Then I will go in for a moment." Zhang Mei Lian replied.

After going in, she stayed for a while. Zhao Jun sent her out when she came out. On the way Zhang Mei Lian came to the clothing store to look for Xu Sheng Mei. Her face was a little red.

Don't know what Zhao Jun meant. He touched her hand just now. It put her one the spot. Her heart was beating fast.

"What are you doing here?" Xu Sheng Mei had just handed the shop to the clerk to go home when she saw her coming. She directly uttered.

"I just came over to talk to you. I recently went back to my maternal home and heard that Uncle and Aunt brought a daughter back." Zhang Mei Lian told.

Xu Sheng Mei glanced at her and said, "I know."

"What do you want to send? At that time, help us deliver our shares together." Zhang Mei Lian asked.

Chapter 605: Get engaged first

Xu Sheng Mei had always found Zhang Mei Lian displeasing to the eye.

The last time she clearly wanted her to pay. In the end, she was forced pay 2,000 yuan to compensate with her. Only then, they pooled together 5,000 yuan to settle the matter.

However, on this matter, she didn’t refuse.

“Just send some children’s toys and clothes. There’s nothing lacking on their side.” Xu Sheng Mei said.

She need to go over and socialize with them.

Zhang Mei Lian went back to prepare. She prepared five sets of small clothes for babies and brought them to Xu Sheng Me.

Xu Sheng Mei took it with her.

When she arrived, Zhou Qing Bai happened to get off work and was at home. Lin Qing He went to visit Mother Weng.

“Uncle, I just heard that you and Aunt came back, so I brought Fan Fan over.” Xu Sheng Mei smilingly said.

She didn’t come alone. She had brought along her son. He was called Zhao Fan.

“This is the toy I prepared for my little cousin. There are small clothes inside as well. Those were prepared by Qiang Zi’s wife. I brought them as well.” Xu Sheng Mei handed a bag and smiled.

Hands don’t hit those who smile. Zhou Qing Bai glanced at grandnephew in her arms and spoke, “Come in.”

“I won’t go in. This is Qiang Zi and I’s thoughts. Uncle, please accept it.” Xu Sheng Mei said.

Zhou Qing Bai took it and repeated, “Come in.”

Xu Sheng Mei followed in with her son in her arm.

Little Mi Mi was currently sleeping. Zhou Qing Bai was about to settle the wages. With so many workers in the small workshop and having to pay out extra half a month, the expense was quite a sum.

“Uncle, is my little cousin sleeping?” Xu Sheng Mei merrily said.

“En.” Zhou Qing Bai answered. He looked at her and spoke: “Now that the child is this big, properly live your life.”

“I know. Uncle don’t need to worry. Everything is fine.” Xu Sheng Mei responded: “It’s wonderful now. You have both son and daughter. My little cousin is blessed. She arrived when the family conditions are great.”

Zhou Qing Bai let her to sit for a while before she go back. It was Xu Sheng Mei who mentioned it. Her visit was short.

When Lin Qing He came back, she noticed the things on the table and asked, “Who dropped by?”

“Sheng Mei brought her son over. These are from her and her brother.” Zhou Qing Bai replied.

Lin Qing He frowned slightly. Zhou Qing Bai said, “It’s just some baby clothes and toys.”

Lin Qing He responded, “Does my daughter lack these? Save her thought and go about her own life. And I won’t bother her!”

It made it seem like she was very thoughtful. Like being small-minded with her was her in the wrong. This was what made her dislike.

“I’ll leave in a while.” Zhou Qing Bai said soothingly.

Lin Qing He let him be. She went in to see her daughter and then instructed, “Those pork is not enough. Order more.”

“Do you have to make so much this year?” Zhou Qing Bai uttered.

“Eldest will to take ten jins when he comes back during the New Year. Got to give our parents five jins. We’ll eat it ourselves too and give Sister Weng a little. It’s definitely not enough.” Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded: “I’ll order more tomorrow.”

Lin Qing He put down the bag she brought back and took out the small clothes from the inside. They were all prepared by Mother Weng. They were for about seven or eight months. It’ll be summer at that time. Perfect.

Right now, little socks and the likes were all complete. They were Mother Weng’s thoughts.

So Lin Qing He didn’t care about the things Xu Sheng Mei brought. The siblings living their life well was enough. There was no need to come here.

Still, she came to exude her presence.

Lin Qing He watched Zhou Qing Bai do the calculations and said, “Done yet?”

“Almost.” Zhou Qing Bai nodded. After dispersing the small workshop, the expense was a sum.

After all, it half a month extra. Which added up to a lot. Still, it needed to be paid out. After all, this was also severance pay.

Be more generous and it won’t leave a bad impression on each other.

Little Mi Mi’s cry sounded from the inside. Lin Qing He could only go in and carry the little girl out.

“The diaper must be wet.” Zhou Qing Bai accepted and said. He took her into the room again. It was wet. Without hesitation, he changed the diaper and sprinkled talcum powder. Once cleaned up, she was carried out.

It was only about two hours since Lin Qing He left the house. So she wasn’t very hungry. She didn’t get fed.

The little girl was getting bigger now. Her awake moments were longer. At this time, she was quietly staying in her dad’s arms and looking at the world with her eyes open. No crying or making trouble.

“If she doesn’t cry, just let her be on her own. If you keep holding her like this, you will suffer when she’s a little older.” Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll.

“I will still hold her when she is older.” Zhou Qing Bai had expression on his face expressing daughter’s ten thousands’ matters must be satisfied.

Lin Qing He didn’t want to watch his behavior anymore. She turned on the TV and watched it. She grabbed an apple to munch on. Little Mi Mi, who was observing the world for more than half an hour, felt that she was hungry and started to dive into her dad’s chest.

Seeing this action, Zhou Qing Bai laughed: “Wife, daughter is hungry.”

What else could Lin Qing He do? She could only feed. With such a little one here, she always came and went in a hurry when she went out. Not daring to stay outside too long.

After the feeding, she handed her over to her dad and said: “Has Eldest called back?”

“He’ll be back at the end of the month.” Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Zhou Kai, who was far away at the base, had already started to pack his things at this time. He can go back on the 20th. Therefore, there were only more than ten days left. This year, he will be able to stay for more than half a month. The same old rules.

“I noticed the milk powder over at the city is pretty good. Do you want to buy some back?” When he dropped by that day, Weng Mei Jia asked him.

“I bought them all.” Zhou Kai nodded.

“Alright then.” Weng Mei Jia said: “I’m off three days earlier than you.”

“Then wait for me to go back together. Treat it as overtime.” Zhou Kai smilingly said.

“I called my mom. My mom asked if we should get engaged first during this return?” Weng Mei Jia looked at him as she mentioned.

Zhou Kai responded: “Go back and get engaged first.”

Weng Mei Jia’s delight on her face increased.

“I should be able to get a promotion again next year. Once I do, I will file the marriage report.” Zhou Kai gazed at her and stated.

“En.” When Weng Meijia heard this, her face turned red.

It went without saying, she was elated. After all, she was finally getting married.

Zhou Kai called the dumpling shop when he went back. He hadn’t called for a while and wanted to ask when his parents will be in the capital.

As soon as the call connected, it was his dad who picked it up. Zhou Kai was surprised: “Dad, when did you return to the capital?”

“Got back a few days ago.” Zhou Qing Bai answered: “When are you on holiday?”

Zhou Kai gave the time and Zhou Qing Bai said, “I will tell your mom.”

Chapter 606: Got to give a good scolding

Before Zhou Kai could say a few words, his dad hung up the phone.

Zhou Qing Bai was busy. There was no time to chat with him. Many people came over and ordered dumplings. He got to make it for them to collect at the appointed time.

Zhou Kai rubbed his nose. He wanted to chat with his mom. They could talk for more than half an hour. With his dad, he would hang up after a few words.

He also wanted to talk with his sister.

Zhou Qing Bai was too occupied for this. Once he come back, won’t he know then?

He worked away until noon. Taking advantage of the kids having lunch there, Zhou Qing Bai packed a portion and brought it to his wife.

Lin Qing He said, “It’s time to take out our car.”

“Third only has one class in the afternoon. Let him come back and watch the shop.” Zhou Qing Bai stated.

He and his wife had to go to the outskirts. If something happens, it can be dealt with in time.

Lin Qing He nodded.

At 3 o’clock in the afternoon, Zhou Gui Lai came back to watch his sister. As for what his parents were doing, he didn’t ask them. He wanted to mind his sister.

But he didn’t need to do much as she was asleep. So he was just keeping guard at home.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai caught the bus to the outskirts, found a remote place with no one around, and withdrew the car. The couple drove the car and returned.

Altogether it took an hour or so and the car was ‘shipped’ back.

Zhou Gui Lai was shocked when he found out: “Wasn’t it sold?” He thought it wasn’t brought back and got sold.

“Wasn’t sold. Your dad knew an old acquaintance who retired and started these transportation. There were a good few cars and was brought over together.” Lin Qing He explained.

Zhou Gui Lai’s attention wasn’t on this. What he cared about was that his family had a car!

He ran downstairs to look at the car at once. He was so excited. He already knew how to drive but hadn’t got the license yet.

When Second came back, he saw the car and was stunned for a moment. He spoke, “When did the car come back?”

“Dad’s old comrade helped drive it back. Second Brother, go, take me out for a ride. Go to Grandfather and Grandmother’s side to show off.” Zhou Gui Lai said in joy.

“I’ll go up and get the keys from Dad.” Zhou Xuan replied. He wanted to drive it out for a ride.

Zhou Qing Bai didn’t stop them and gave him the key.

The two brothers drove the car around before heading to their grandparent.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou saw the car then and was also stunned: “This isn’t your second brother-in-law’s car. Where did this car come from?”

“My dad bought it. He bought it at Hai City. I thought it was sold. Unexpectedly, it was driven back by someone.” Zhou Gui Lai grinned, “Grandfather, let’s go the hot spring tomorrow with God-grandfather.”

Father Zhou appeared calm on the surface and asked, “How much is this car?”

“Tens of thousands!” Zhou Gui Lai answered. This car was quality car. Twenty-thirty hundred was a must.

Mother Zhou felt pain and said: “This is too expensive. So much money and it’s useless to buy it. There’s a truck.”

“How can a truck be compared with this sedan car. The truck is for goods. It can’t carry people. The car is better. It’s high-end and fancy.” Zhou Gui Lai responded.

“It’s so many tens of thousands.” Mother Zhou grumbled.

“Isn’t the money earned to be spent. However because of buying this car, my dad really emptied his savings.” Zhou Gui Lai commented.

“I’m just saying it’s wasting money. With so much money, what could you not do? Do he have to buy such an expensive car.” Mother Zhou said.

“Grandmother, why are you caring about it so much? It’s not like it’s your money being spent.” Zhou Gui Lai smilingly said.

Mother Zhou.

“Enough, get in. Your son and daughter-in-law are successful and bought a car. You just need to be happy with them. Don’t worry about the rest. Get in. We’ll take you two elders for a ride. Let’s go to the park and you can talk to other old ladies about your prodigal son. “Zhou Gui Lai urged.

This was the truth. Have to go to the park and brag about it.

So Father Zhou and Mother Zhou both got in the car and went for a ride around. Only then did they let the two elders go home.

Old Madam Hu came out next door and was shocked when she saw the car: “This car doesn’t seem to belong to your second grandson-in-law?”

“My youngest son bought it. Really. He likes this kind of façade stuff. In order to buy this car, he has to borrow money from others. When he comes over, I have to scold him!” Mother Zhou told her.

Old Madam Hu immediately became envious. She eyed the car and remarked, “Your youngest son is really promising. Got two cars.”

“What promising!? Got a giant splurging hand. Didn’t have a penny left. Spent it all on these. Tell me, what need is there to buy such a small car when they own a truck? They also said that they would take us to the hot springs and when the spring begins next year, he would take us to other places.” Mother Zhou prattled on.

Father Zhou couldn’t continue to listen to his wife’s show off and uttered: “Hurry up and go back in. It’s very cold.”

Mother Zhou was still a bit into it. However, she turned to her two grandsons: “Go back first. Tell your dad to come over tomorrow. See if I won’t scold him!”

“Okay.” Zhou Xuan drove Third back.

Old Madam Zhu from next door came out at this time and noticed the departing car. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had already went in.

“What happened? Who bought a car?” Old Madam Zhu asked.

“Her fourth is really promising. Previously bought the big truck, now this sedan car.” Old Madam Hu generously answered her.

Old Madam Zhu wanted to vomit blood when she heard this.

Her granddaughter Zhu Zhen Zhen had married, but she didn’t marry very well. Especially this year, her grandson-in-law was laid off.

And her granddaughter was pregnant. Now that her grandson-in-law was laid off, how will they live?

Granddaughter’s life was very difficult, while this old Zhou Family was full of prosperity. If her granddaughter married Zhou Kai in the past, how good her life would be now?

A truck and a car.

But there was no such fate.

Even old Madam Zhu couldn’t say old Zhou Family wasn’t blessed when seeing them getting more and more prosperous now.

These days flew and was now the day when the small workshop disbanded.

Lin Qing He came to pay the salary. Everyone’s salary was 70 yuan. That was the base. Plus the half a month’s salary, it was 105.

It was a lot of money to hand out.

Lin Qing He didn’t feel pained though. The small workshop opened until now and had made profit.

After the salary was paid, everyone felt a little depressed. There was nothing to say. After all, Lin Qing He was really kind.

I was paid well when I was employed, but now I quit, and I am given half a month’s salary. What else was there to say?

This sewing machine was sold cheap. It was done through random draw. Whoever got picked out bought it for fifty yuan. Although it had been used for several years, it was still in fine condition. Items from this time was sturdy. This second hand good wasn’t expensive.

Chapter 607: Make a fortune

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou’s side knew about the news of the small workshop’s disbandment.

When Zhou Xiao Mei came to find her fourth sister-in-law to go to the bathhouse, she incidentally brought it up: “My mother asked why disbanded the small workshop out of nowhere?”

“To do a tea business next year. We need a warehouse. So I vacated it to use as a warehouse,” Lin Qing He explained.

Zhou Xiao Mei said enviously: “Fourth Sister-in-law, you’re going to do a new business again.”

“Then you want be a partner?” Lin Qing He jollily turned to her.

Zhou Xiao Mei’s eyes lit up: “Can I?”

“I can give you one branch’s partnership. The one over at South Street. If you want to, you can invest in shares and give you 30% of the profit. As for the management of purchases, you don’t need to worry about it. Just wait for the monthly dividend to be paid every month. “Lin Qing He explained.

“I’ll invest. I’ll be a shareholder!” Zhou Xiao Mei resolutely stated.

“A forewarning, I can’t guarantee that the business will be that good. The tea business takes time.” Lin Qing He told.

“That’s okay. I believe Fourth Sister-in-law’s eye!” Zhou Xiao Mei said.

Lin Qing He came to the bathhouse with her. It didn’t require much to invest. Three thousand would be fine. However, the income won’t be bad in the future.

This happened due to having a close relationship with Zhou Xiao Mei. If not, Lin Qing He didn’t plan to pull other people in to intervene in this business.

“I plan to go to the hot spring the day after tomorrow with Sister Weng. Would you like to go with us?” Lin Qing He asked Zhou Xiao Mei after reaching the wash up area.

“Yes. Let’s go together then.” Zhou Xiao Mei merrily agreed.

“Then you come over when the time come. I won’t go there.” Lin Qing He said.

“Fourth Sister-in-law, you’re afraid of Mother nagging about the car.” Zhou Xiao Mei laughed.

Lin Qing He grinned: “I didn’t say to buy it. It was your fourth brother who hounded for one. I found it’s too expensive.”

“Mother only said a few words at the beginning. Just a few. These past few days, she often gone to the park to brag to other little old ladies in the park.” Zhou Xiao Mei told.

“That’s not a problem. The main reason is that the hot spring cost 25 yuan per person. Mother won’t be able to accept it.” Lin Qing He smilingly said: “Don’t tell Mother. Just come out by yourself.”

“Okay.” Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

The sisters-in-law took a comfortable bath. Then they rode home on their bicycles.

Upon arrival, Zhou Xiao Mei explained to her mother about the small workshop: “Fourth Sister-in-law has another arrangement. With her eyesight, it won’t go wrong.”

“Is it easy to sell tea? Isn’t it all grass?” Mother Zhou expressed doubt.

“What grass? That’s tea. Something that only leaders can afford to drink.” Father Zhou said.

“Then how many leaders are there? Can’t sell much each day.” Mother Zhou commented.

“You think the capital is like our countryside. This tea isn’t too expensive. There are many people who can afford it.” Father Zhou argued.

He felt that this tea business was definitely doable. When he went to the park to play chess with other old men, they like to drink tea from a teapot.

Mother Zhou was still a little worried. So she asked Wang Yuan this when he drove Zhou Si Ni and the twins over for dinner.

Mother Zhou trusted Wang Yuan. After all, he was a big boss.

“Don’t worry, Fourth Aunt’s tea business will definitely do well. There aren’t many tea shops outside. If it’s handled properly, it may be more profitable than clothing shops.” Wang Yuan merrily told.

The elderly was overly-worried. Since ancient times, tea, silk and so on had been highly profitable. How can they go wrong?

And as far as his current business affairs were concerned, tea was indispensable on daily basis. He was like this, and so were other people.

If they got into the tea business, it will definitely not do badly.

After hearing what he said, Mother Zhou was relieved and expressed: “I’m worried about that there will be no business.”

“You don’t have to worry about anything, Grandmother. No matter what business Fourth Aunt do, Fourth Aunt will consider it carefully. Besides, she runs so many shops. Have you ever see her lose money. It’s rare to see a business-minded woman like Fourth Aunt.” Wang Yuan remarked.

This was a sincere compliment. How many industries did Lin Qing He get involved in now?

Clothing, beverages, food, seafood, cigarette shops. Now the tea industry. This was a new industry. Have to say, this was really diverse. At the same time, it will not fail on making money, because they were all very popular.

“Your fourth aunt’s mind can really turn around.” Mother Zhou jollily responded.

Wang Yuan just grinned and said nothing.

Zhou Xiao Mei didn’t tell her about the partnership with her fourth sister-in-law. She only told Su Da Lin when they were about to sleep at night.

Su Da Lin was surprised: “Four…Fourth Sister-in-law is…will…willing?”

“Fourth Sister-in-law only let me participate in investing. Don’t talk about it outside.” Zhou Xiao Mei said.

“I… won’t.” Su Da Lin nodded. Then he merrily continued: “Fourth…Sister-in-law…treat… treat you well.”

Zhou Xiao Mei satisfactorily found a comfortable position in his arms and grinned: “I know that Fourth Sister-in-law is good to me. So when Fourth Sister-in-law give us any advice, we should listen more. If Fourth Sister-in-law aren’t concerned, she would be too lazy to say anything.”

“En.” Su Da Lin nodded.

Lin Qing He’s decision to let Zhou Xiao Mei to get involved in the shop was an impulse decision. At first, she didn’t plan to do so. But seeing Zhou Xiao Mei’s envy, she spoke up.

After all, she got four children. Those who don’t have that many won’t know the consumption of the four children. Especially when the four children were raised with the aim to be college students. If they rely on the bun shop alone, it will be very difficult in the later stage.

She told Zhou Qing Bai about the matter and he uttered, “You can decide.”

Lin Qing He said: “Tomorrow, the dry good shop will get delivery again. Directly ship them to the warehouse to stock up. Business this year may be better than last year.”

Last year, when the dry good shop celebrated the New Year, it made a fortune. Many people would buy it for their own family, or buy it as a gift.

Almost didn’t have enough to sell.

So this year, Lin Qing He had begun to stock up.

They sent a batch before they came back. Still, Lin Qing He called and ordered. This time sent another five thousand yuan worth of goods.

Two thousand yuan worth was also ordered from Dalian’s side. This wasn’t the end yet. After this batch of goods arrive, she still wants to order another batch.

This year, she planned to make a fortune with the dry good shop.

Because Zhou Xuan and the others had classes, Zhou Qing Bai went to pick up the goods by himself and counted the goods clearly. Because they were major customers, these goods were all quality. Once it was certain that there was no problem, Zhou Qing Bai handed over the money.

“Your side is really too cold.” It wasn’t the first time for the southerners from Yangcheng to see snow because they had delivered goods to here before. Still, they truly felt the north was extremely cold.

“It’s alright.” Zhou Qing Bai said with mirth: “How about I invite you to a meal?”

“Not now. There will be a chance in the future.” The three people who came to deliver the goods shook their heads.

With so much money on them, how can they play with peace of mind? Bringing the money back was the highest priority. Especially since it was so cold here and they can’t stand it.

Chapter 608: Many joyous events

The goods were transported to the warehouse by Zhou Qing Bai to be stored.

He came directly to the dumpling shop and called that boss: “Tell them to send another batch. Go according to this time’s quality.”

“You want so much more?” The seafood boss asked in surprise.

“En. Give us a good bargain. None of your other customers get as large quantity as me.” Zhou Qing Bai responded.

“Of course, I will. The price is considered very low.” The seafood owner jollily uttered.

“We went to Da Lian to take a look. There are also a lot of goods there.” Zhou Qing Bai mentioned.

“Brother, the goods in my factory that are delivered to you is really the lowest. You are my big customer. Even if I don’t give a cheap price to other people, how can I not for you? Let’s go with this, I will cut another 5 dimes off on those dried cuttlefish. I can’t do anything for the rest.” The seafood boss offered.

He didn’t want to lose this big customer from the capital. He wasn’t the largest, but this order quantity was one of the largest.

So he wanted to keep him. After all, if the capital side goes to Dalian port to get the goods, then he will undoubtedly lose a major customer.

“That’s fine. When it is delivered over, you can give us a call during the business hours of my shop. I will not be there at any other times.” Zhou Qing Bai stated.

“Then Boss, give me the time of when will you usually be there,” the seafood boss responded.

Zhou Qing Bai told him about the business hours. That side wrote them down there and spoke, “No problem. When they arrive, I’ll let them send them over again.”

“It’s fine as long as it’s here before the 20th.” Zhou Qing Bai responded.

“Alright then.” The seafood boss cheerfully acknowledged.

Zhou Qing Bai hung up the phone with him and then went home. Lin Qing He was taking a nap with the youngest. However, the youngest wasn’t asleep. She was playing there by herself.

Hearing the sound, Lin Qing He got up and said, “Is everything done?”

“En. Sleep more.” Zhou Qing Bai replied.

“You sleep.” Lin Qing He yawned. She had slept for more than an hour. It was enough.

Zhou Qing Bai watched his daughter. His daughter was obviously a clever monkey. She sensed that her dad was back and began to babble. Obviously wanted someone to hold her.

“She was very well-behaved when you didn’t come back. Once you come back, she started to act spoiled.” Lin Qing He helplessly commented. This girl was extremely clever. Although she didn’t understand anything at all now, her instinct mad people dumbfound.

It seems she was able to feel who was nice to her and she’ll act spoiled to them.

Zhou Qing Bai took off his coat. Although he didn’t hug his old girl, he still lay down and talked with her.

Lin Qing He got up and drank a cup of warm water. Then she ate an apple and started her own translation work.

Zhou Qing Bai accompany his daughter inside and fell asleep along the way. His little daughter was coaxed to sleep by him. She hadn’t eaten yet.

Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai came back. Zhou Gui Lai went directly to the dumpling shop and prepared to open the shop.

As for Zhou Xuan, he stayed back to take care of his sister. Lin Qing He ordered: “Wake your dad. It’s time to exercise.”

Exercise can be done at home. Such as push-ups, sit-ups. These exercise were quite effective.

No need to call because little Mi Mi was hungry. She woke up and started howling. Zhou Qing Bai changed her diapers as he coaxed her. Afterward, he got his wife to come in to feed her.

“Exercise. Don’t drop a single day.” Lin Qing He stated.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He went out and took a look. At this time, it was snowing outside. Not suitable to go for a run. If not, he would go for a run.

Just by doing exercises at home, his face flushed from exhaustion.

“Dad, you stamina is terrible now. If it was in the past, you wouldn’t even pant after doing these exercises.” Zhou Xuan jollily remarked.

He was responsible for holding his dad’s leg.

Zhou Qing Bai gave him the glance. Even though he wasn’t willing to admit, he got to. After all, he was older. Can’t compare to when he was in his twenties.

When he did these things, he really didn’t pant. Now his physical stamina dropped rapidly.

“Dad, go for a wash?” Zhou Xuan asked.

“Go.” Zhou Qing Bai hadn’t washed for a few days. His wife loved cleanliness. If he didn’t wash up, he won’t be allowed to get on bed.

After letting his wife know, he drove over to the bathhouse to take a wash. After the scrub, he felt completely refreshed.

When the father and son came back, Lin Qing He said: “Do you, father and son want to find time to go to soak in the hot spring. I previously went with Sister Weng, Xiao Mei and Er Ni. It was so relaxing.”

“Wait until Eldest Brother come back and we’ll go together.” Zhou Xuan responded.

Lin Qing He also looked forward to Eldest’s return. Her cured meat was hanging up. She instructed Zhou Qing Bai: “When it’s almost time, order a few more pork’s stomach with the pork boss.”

“Having it every year. Won’t Eldest Brother get tired of it?” Zhou Xuan jollily commented.

“Only eaten this a few times in a year. This time, I have to cook some fish gelatin for him for some nourishment.” Lin Qing He responded.

The snow fell a lot in the following days. It went on for several days in a row.

Hu Zi and Gang Zi can’t go out to set up their stall.

Hu Zi sought his aunt. The main thing was to discuss with her about whether he should buy a shop first, or buy a house first?

“Are you planning to get married?” Lin Qing He asked.

“Planned to marry next year.” Hu Zi grinned.

“Actually, I was going to suggest buying a shop first. Since you’re nearly getting married, you can buy a flat first. Got to have a home when you get married. Something similar to ours. The amount you left with me is almost two thousand. How much do you have?” Lin Qing He said.

“I have accumulated more than four thousand.” Hu Zi replied.

“Now the housing are a bit more expensive than before. Buying a smaller one should do.” Lin Qing He advised: “Go and ask your mother-in-law and the others for help. They got the best communication network. If possible, get it settled. Then Shan Shan can marry in next year and you two will have your own nest. As for the rest, continue fighting.”

Hu Zi nodded. Internally, he was feeling excited. There wasn’t any young men who wasn’t excited about getting married. Especially when it was Chen Shan Shan, a fiancee who he had long gotten familiar with.

“Brother, you’re getting married soon. So let me rent that place.” Gang Zi stated.

“Guo Dong and Si Ni will probably get married next year. The second floor of the dumpling shop will be vacated at that time. If you aren’t afraid the noise, you can directly move in there. Then move out when you got a wife.” Lin Qing He told.

“Then I will move in when Sister Si Ni gets married.” Gang Zi merrily nodded: “There will be many joyous events next year.”

Chapter 609: Want to divorce

Old Chen Family was more than happy to help. After all, son-in-law’s family wasn’t in the capital. So they must help.

Especially since house was connected to their daughter, Chen Shan Shan’s future life.

So when Hu Zi came over to ask them to help be on the look out, his redundant mother-in-law Li Yu Feng promised him: “Don’t worry. Aunt will complete this mission. I will definitely find a good one for you and Shan Shan. Won’t have any of those annoying neighbors.”

Then, together with her mother-in-law, Old Madam Xu, she helped to inquire around.

Have to say, these old ladies have a lot of capability. Within a few days of inquiring, they found a place. Although it was a bit far away from here, it wasn’t too far away. It was about twenty minutes away from this community.

“Their family made a fortune and disliked their place for being small. So they moved to a bigger place to live there and planned to sell this one. Auntie went to check it for you. It’s still spacious. Enough for you and Shan Shan after you get married. Now it isn’t like before. There’s family planning.” Li Yu Feng told Hu Zi as they went over to see.

Then she asked Hu Zi: “Did your aunt’s youngest girl get household registration? How much did she pay for over-birth?”

“I don’t know. Still, it’s not cheap.” Hu Zi replied.

The little miss Mi Mi had already got registered on their household registration. On the third day after they came back, she asked Weng Guo Dong to help out with it. The fine for over-birth couldn’t be omitted.

Hu Zi didn’t know the specific. His uncle and aunt didn’t say anything. His uncle did mention that it almost equal to the house. With this, one can tell not just any one can over-birth.

“You guys don’t over-birth. Now this is a new society. Having a son or daughter is the same. The main thing is education. With good education, daughter can also be talented. If the education isn’t done well, a son will be asking for debts.” Li Yu Feng said.

“What Auntie is right.” Hu Zi grinned.

Before officially marrying, he called her Auntie. Once he marries Chen Shan Shan, he had to change the way of addressing to Mom.

The flat that Li Yu Feng and old Madam Xu found was indeed suitable. The neighbors on the left and right have jobs. No complication at all.

The most important factor was that it was over 30 square meters. It was wonderful. Perfect for a family of three to live in.

“After getting married, I will come over and mind Shan Shan when she give birth and have her post-natal confinement. You don’t have to worry about anything. Once the child is weaned, Shan Shan can continue to work with you to earn money. Aunt will watch the child for you guys.” Li Yu Feng saw that her son-in-law was very satisfied with the place and merrily said.

“Thank you Auntie!” Hu Zi’s eyes lit up.

If his prospective mother-in-law was willing to take action, he and Shan Shan would definitely have it a lot easier.

“No need to thank.” Li Yu Feng smiled and said, “How’s this place? It’s not too bad.”

“The price?” Hu Zi asked.

“Five thousand three hundred. Originally priced at five thousand six hundred. I looked for them and bargained it to three hundred less. Can’t go any lower.” Li Yu Feng told: “Do you have enough money? If it is not enough, I have some. I can lend it to you first.”

She knew that her prospective son-in-law had spent a lot of money to move his household registration.

This year Hu Zi went all out. Especially this summer. He basically went out early and returned late. He sold a lot of clothes every day and just ate some buns and dumplings. So, he made a lot of money.

“I have enough. Still, it’s not cheap.” Hu Zi sighed.

“The price is all like this outside. What’s more, it’s not easy to sell. It’s thanks to how well-informed Shan Shan’s grandmother is. If not, it might be bought by someone else in a few days. It’s been a few days since they moved.” Li Yu Feng said.

At this time, the Housing Management Bureau hadn’t completely closed for holiday yet. Hu Zi came over and took the money from his aunt.

Lin Qing He gave him the money. Not a penny less was returned: “Got a postal account, right? Go and deposit your postal account.”

Hu Zi didn’t refuse either. He first went to handle the property transfer and paid the money. Then he took out a part of the remaining money and then deposited it in.

As for the other part, it’ll be used for new furniture.

While Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan were busy with these matters, Gang Zi spoke: “Aunt, I plan to go home this year. I wonder when Sister Si Ni and Brother Guo Dong will go back? I want to go back with them.”

“On the twenty-something. If you want to go back together, you can ask for a specific time. Find Guo Dong to help you get the ticket. It’s not easy to buy it now. He has insider’s ticket.” Lin Qing He told.

Gang Zi went to find Si Ni. Zhou Si Ni and Weng Guo Dong were planning to leave on the 25th They’ll stay until 7th January before coming back.

Zhou Si Ni let Weng Guo Dong know before calling her mother.

Eldest Sister-in-law spoke: “I was just going to call your fourth aunt today. Can you ask your fourth aunt if she have time to call me back.”

“Something urgent happened?” Zhou Si Ni was stunned.

“It’s nothing. Just wanted to chat with your fourth aunt.” Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

Zhou Si looked for her fourth aunt. Hearing this, Lin Qing He felt something must had happened. If not, she wouldn’t specifically ask for her. So she came to the dumpling shop and called back.

Eldest Sister-in-law was still at the village branch secretary’s home and immediately picked up at the first ring.

“Eldest Sister-in-law, how’s everything back at home these days?” Lin Qing He merrily said.

“My family, Third’s family, and your third brother’s side are all fine. There is nothing to worry about.” Eldest Sister-in-law smilingly responded.

Lin Qing He pondered that something happened to second branch again?

“Qing He, Liu Ni pushed Xia Xia’s wife and caused her baby to miscarry.” Eldest Sister-in-law whispered.

“Huh?” Lin Qing He frowned.

Eldest Sister-in-law recounted the event.

Zhou Xia’s wife, Ma Miao Miao wasn’t someone friendly. At home, she was haughty. Ordering her mother-in-law around like a servant.

Zhou Liu Ni went back to her maternal home and wanted to please her sister-in-law. However, Ma Miao Miao won’t accept it.

Seeing that it was useless to butter her, Zhou Liu Ni turned on her and went at her. She scolded Ma Miao Miao.

Scolding her for not being manner-less as she treated her mother-in-law as her cow and horse. Criticizing her for family teaching. As a daughter-in-law, she acted like this. She was daughter-in-law too and dared not be so wild in her husband’s family!

All in all, it was ugly to listen to. Ma Miao Miao gave her a slap. Zhou Liu Ni couldn’t take it lying down and pushed her.

In the end, Ma Miao Miao hadn’t pay attention and fell. Like this, the baby was gone.

“Now Xia Xia’s wife wants to get a divorce. Look how this matter turned out. I don’t have any face either.” Eldest Sister-in-law said.

Lin Qing He understood that she was worried about Zhu Si Ni bringing Weng Guo Dong back at this time and causing Weng Guo Dong to misunderstand.

“The families have separated many years ago. Although we all have the same surname Zhou, it hasn’t nothing to do with the rest. Don’t worry, Eldest Sister-in-law. Guo Dong isn’t muddled-headed. Your third son-in-law isn’t worse than your second son-in-law.” Lin Qing He assured.

Eldest Sister-in-law felt slightly relieved now and spoke, “Its great that he won’t affected it. I was so anxious that I can’t eat.”

Chapter 610: Eldest and Mei Jia's return

Eldest Sister-in-law hung up the phone with Lin Qing He and her heart was slightly settled back into place.

Only when she got home, her expression was still not pretty.

Her youngest son Zhou Wang said, “Mother, you don’t have to be upset. That is second branch. It has nothing to do with our family. Last time, Second Brother-in-law came, Liu Ni caused a scandal as well and Second Brother-in-law never took it seriously. .”

Wasn’t this what Eldest Sister-in-law angry about?

This second branch can’t stay behaved. When Second son-in-law came over, the scandal of unmarried first pregnancy broke out and spread throughout the village.

At that time, Eldest Sister-in-law’s old face was completely red.

Even when the families split, they were still part of Zhou Family when such a big incident happened.

Fortunately, Second Son-in-law didn’t pay it any heed and lived pretty well on that side.

So Eldest Sister-in-law didn’t bother to care about second branch and their ruckus during Second Son-in-law’s visit. This time, Third Son-in-law was coming back with her third daughter and they still won’t stop.

How can Eldest Sister-in-law not be upset?

Second Sister-in-law happened to act up. She came over to ask her for help: “Eldest Sister-in-law, you have to help out in this matter. You have to help me persuade Miao Miao. This marriage cannot be divorced!”

If divorced, she will lose her face. Her eldest son finally married a wife from the city and earned her face. It let her to raise her head in this village. How can they divorce? If divorced, then her family’s sky was going to collapse.

Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou was annoyed with her now and uttered: “Child’s second aunt, you think too highly of me. After your daughter-in-law married in, your daughter-in-law has never stepped half a foot into this house. Those who don’t know about her temper would think she was a former princess. Even you, her mother-in-law, have no position in her eye. Is there any point in coming and tell me this.”

Eldest Sister-in-law was not only annoy with Second Sister-in-law, but also had a bad impression of Zhou Xia’s wife. It didn’t matter though. Each family lived their own life and didn’t bother each other.

But asking her to go over and mediate? Not happening. She didn’t want to provoke and attract trouble on herself for nothing.

“If child’s second aunt have nothing else, go back quickly. I’m still busy.” Eldest Sister-in-law said coldly.

Second Sister-in-law could only go back. However, she was extremely dissatisfied. Now first branch had a son-in-law from the capital. So they didn’t treat second branch as a relative and won’t even help with such a small favor!

Eldest Sister-in-law didn’t know Second Sister-in-law’s thoughts. Even if she did, she was too lazy to care. Everyone was already at this age. Was it necessary to be so hypocritical.

If they can get along, then interact. If not, forget it!

Because prospective third son-in-law was visiting, Eldest Sister-in-law got Eldest Brother to bring her over to the county city on the bike.

They have to get two new sheets back. The kind that no one had used.

And also stopped by Third Sister-in-law’s shop.

It was the end of year now. The business here was exceptionally good. After all, everyone got to prepare things for the New Year. The period’s peak had passed.

Third Sister-in-law asked why she dropped by?

Eldest Sister-in-law told her about Zhou SanSi Ni’s bringing her boyfriend back. Third Sister-in-law uttered in delight: “That’s wonderful. Er Ni and SanSi Ni both going to marry into the the capital!”

She was a little bit envious when she said that. She also wanted her Wu Ni to marry into the capital. But that girl won’t listen. She didn’t want to go to any big city. Just wanted to teach in this small county.

Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou talked about second branch’s rotten matters. According to Ma Miao Miao’s unruly temper, this matter would keep dragging on.

She hoped that before Third Son-in-law arrived, the matter would be resolved quickly. Not be left unresolved.

Third Sister-in-law heard about it. Since she didn’t live in the village, the impact wasn’t big. However, if they lived in the village and such a matter was spread during son-in-law’s visit, it would be really upsetting.

“I’m just chatting with you. I’m going to buy the sheets and quilts now.” Eldest Sister-in-law said.

“Go.” Third Sister-in-law nodded.

Later, she mentioned this to Third Brother. Third Brother went out to transport goods every day and knew about it. He commented: “I have seen Xia Xia’s match once. A difficult person. Want Liu Ni to kowtow to her and apologize? It’ll be weird if Liu Ni can let her have her way.”

That’s right. Ma Miao Miao wanted Zhou Liu Ni to kowtow to her. Otherwise this matter won’t end.

However, Zhou Liu Ni treated her as a green onion. When the child was lost, Zhou Liu Ni even clapped her hands and applauded. Just a step away from setting off firecrackers.

Ma Family’s parents had went over. Their attitude was pretty good. After all, Second Sister-in-law almost lowered her head to the ground and let them trample on her. They were clear what kind of temperament their daughter had.

They didn’t set their eye on Zhou Xia as son-in-law because of his honesty and skilled carpentry alone. But also due to knowing what their daughter was like. Ma Miao Miao didn’t know about her pregnancy. Otherwise she wouldn’t be like that.

What’s more, she was still young. They planned to not mind and let the matter drop.

However, Ma Miao Miao didn’t agree. She demanded for Zhou Liu Ni to kowtow to her and apologize. Or else, she would get divorced!

Neither first branch nor third branch get involved. Let second branch solve their second branch’s problem. What more was there to say.

Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia had already embarked on the train back to the capital during all the commotion in the countryside.

It was quite a distance to travel from camp to the capital. It took three days to reach the capital.

“Go to my house first, or go back to your house first?” Zhou Kai asked when they got out of the train station.

“Go see Auntie Lin and your sister first. Then drive me back when you’re done.” Weng Mei Jia answered.

“That’s your sister too.” Zhou Kai responded.

With a smile, Weng Mei Jia came out to catch the bus with him and came directly to the dumpling shop.

They hadn’t made a phone call before coming back. So when the young couple came to the dumpling shop, they surprised Third, who took over the dumpling shop once vacation began. “Yesterday Mom was wondering if you were on the ride back? Unexpectedly, you would be here today.”

“Speak no more. Give us a bowl of dumplings.” Zhou Kai put aside his luggage and said.

“Eldest Sister-in-law, what do you want to eat? How about lamb dumplings?” Zhou Gui Lai asked.

Weng Mei Jia shot him an amused eye-roll: “Don’t chatter so much.”

“There’re lamb dumplings, mushroom and lean meat dumplings, egg and lean meat dumplings, and celery dumplings. What do you want to eat?” Zhou Gui Lai grinned.

“Celery dumplings.” Weng Mei Jia merrily answered.

“Give me some lamb dumplings.” Zhou Kai said.

“You guys go sit first.” Zhou Gui Lai nimbly worked away and cooked the dumplings.

Zhou Kai asked him: “Is my little sister obedient? Clingy?”

“Obedient. As long as she is full and clean, she won’t cry. She is clingy but not to other people. Only stick to Dad. She especially good at acting spoiled with Dad.” Zhou Gui Lai laughed.

Zhou Kai felt a yearning when he heard this. Zhou Gui Lai spoke: “What’s the rush? Eat first. After you have finished eating, you should go to the bathhouse and take a bath. Then hug her when you come back. If not, Dad won’t let you hold her.”

Chapter 611: Small, little bundle

After each person downed a bowl of dumplings, Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia felt satisfied.

And from all sitting on the train for so many days, it was necessary to take a wash at this time.

Zhou Kai left the luggage on the second floor. He and Weng Mei Jia each grabbed a bag of clothes for changing before riding the bicycle at the dumpling shop to the bathhouse.

Each went to take a comfortable wash. Then they regrouped at the door and went home.

The two of them didn’t go to the dumpling shop. Instead, they headed straight back to the apartment building.

Zhou Xuan, Zhou Qing Bai, and Lin Qing He were at home at this time. Zhou Xuan was holding his dad’s legs so that he can do sit-up. As for Lin Qing He, she was doing her translation work.

The translation work wasn’t so easy with all those connecting context and structure. Still, she was happy to do it.

Hearing the voice of Eldest sounded from outside, Lin Qing He’s expression revealed joy. Without a word, she got up and opened the door.

“I was saying that you two should be back.” Lin Qing He happily chirped.

Zhou Qing Bai didn’t continue to exercise. It didn’t matter when his son came back. However their prospective daughter-in-law was present too. So he must pay attention to his image.

What kind of image was it to lie on a blanket with Second holding down his leg in front of the prospective daughter-in-law?

“Auntie Lin, you’re not out of shape at all.” Weng Mei Jia cheerfully remarked.

“The meat is all eaten by your Uncle Zhou.” Lin Qing He grinned, “When did you two come back? Your luggage?”

“I went to the dumpling shop an hour and a half ago. Ate dumplings and took a bath before I came back.” Zhou Kai answered. He couldn’t wait to go in and see his little sister: “Mom, is little Sister in the room?”

“Yeah.” Lin Qing He responded.

“Dad, I just came back after taking a shower. Can I see my sister?” Zhou Kai jollily asked. However, his steps were already moving toward the room.

Zhou Qing Bai just glanced at him.

Zhou Kai went in and saw the little bundle on the bed. She was still sleeping. Zhou Kai leaned in and took a look. Weng Mei Jia also came in to take a look.

“She looks really like Auntie Lin.” Weng Mei Jia gazed at her. Her heart went soft. No one could resist such a child.

Not to mention Zhou Kai. If she wasn’t sleeping right now, he would definitely want to hug his little sister.

After watching her for a while, he came out and said to his mom: “Mom, when I just left at the beginning of this year, you weren’t pregnant yet. When I come back, my little sister is already three months old. “

The tone had a tinge of regret. He didn’t get to see what his mother was like when she was pregnant.

“Third, Dad, and I have taken a lot of photos of Mom when she was pregnant. You can have a look. It’s a full album of photos.” Zhou Xuan grinned.

He peeled an orange for Weng Mei Jia: “Sister Mei Jia, have an orange.” Second was different from Third. When Third addressed her as Eldest Sister-in-law, it didn’t sound unnatural at all. That was because he was Third. It was fine, just a little thick skin.

Zhou Xuan won’t do that.

Weng Mei Jia merrily accepted. Zhou Kai had already gone to get the photo album. He looked through it with Weng Mei Jia. As he flipped through Lin Qing He’s beautiful photos when she was pregnant, he emotionally remarked, “If I didn’t see the photos, I would assume you picked up my little sister.”

“Little Sister looks so like Auntie Lin. How could she be picked up?” Weng Mei Jia smiled: “When Auntie Lin was pregnant, she looked pretty.”

“How is it pretty? I was so fat that I don’t recognize myself anymore.” Lin Qing He laughed.

“It’s just the belly bigger. Nothing else had changed.” Weng Mei Jia said: “It can be seen that you had pay attention to your figure when you were pregnant.”

Her auntie Lin was the most diligent person she seen on her figure and face maintenance. Honestly, she looked really young.

“Dad really gained a lot of weight.” Zhou Kai looked at his dad.

Zhou Qing Bai ignored him and watched his TV. Zhou Xuan amusedly said: “Dad has started dieting to lose weight now. He had lost some weight this time. You didn’t see him when he just came back. I estimate it’s 200jins plus.”

Zhou Kai chuckled, while Weng Mei Jia pursed her lips in amusement.

“You rest here first. I’ll cook a pig’s stomach and chicken for you.” Lin Qing He stood up and said.

“I’ll help Aunt Lin.” Weng Mei Jia spoke.

“No need. You can just stay sitting. Got to be tired from the journey. I’m familiar with this dish. It doesn’t take much effort,” Lin Qing He said.

She went out first. As for daughter, she won’t wake up for a short time, because she had just gone to bed not long ago.

She came over to the dumpling shop.

Zhou Gui Lai jollily said, “I knew Mom will come over to stew pig’s stomach and chicken.”

“They’re taken out to defrost already?” Lin Qing He smiled as soon as she saw it.

“That’s right. This is a must-have when Eldest Brother comes back.” Zhou Gui Lai said.

The chicken was killed in advance, just two days ago. After it was killed. it was frozen. In addition they were fresh and didn’t deteriorating at all in this weather.

Now that it was completely thawed, it made things easier. Lin Qing He picked up the knife and started to chop the chicken to make pig’s stomach wrapping chicken.

“Brother Hu Zi and the others will get married next year. When will Eldest Brother and Sister Mei Jia?” Zhou Gui Lai brought up.

“Depend on the two of them.” Lin Qing He responded as she worked away.

As long as Eldest and Mei Jia were fine with it, then there was no problem. But next year Guo Dong and Si Ni will marry. It wasn’t good for both brother and sister to marry in the same year. So it’ll be pushed back.

“Grandmother was talking about it. She haven’t seen Sister Mei Jia until now.” Zhou Gui Lai said.

“Then let Eldest take Mei Jia over for a visit this year.” Lin Qing He stated.

They should visit. After all, she saw them both holding hands this year. This relationship had taken a step forward.

Tonight, she will have a good chat with her son to see how far they had progressed. If the marriage wasn’t any time soon, then they can get engaged first.

Got to give the girl a legitimate right to hold hands with him, right?

“Just let it simmer like this. It has to simmer for an hour.” Lin Qing He instructed Third.

“I understand. Mom, don’t worry. You’ve made it so many times.” Zhou Gui Lai answered. He was busy making dumplings. Now it was vacation time, he managed the business at home.

And in the future, he wants to start a dumpling business and open a dumpling factory. He had to show his parents his determination and perseverance.

Lin Qing He left it to Third. She cleaned up and went home.

Zhou Xuan was telling his eldest brother about Hai City’s side and the god-relationship.

Lin Qing He came in and heard this. She spoke: “Xiao Geng wanted to come here to celebrate the New Year. Saying that he has never seen his eldest brother.”

“Why didn’t he come then?” Zhou Kai responded.

“His mom won’t allow him,” Lin Qing He told, “However, next summer vacation, he will probably come over.”

“Mei Jia, want to go inside for a rest?” Lin Qing He looked at her prospective daughter-in-law.

“Not tired. I slept on the train before getting off.” Weng Mei Jia smilingly declined.

Chapter 612: The elderly's eldest grandson

In the evening, Weng Mei Jia stayed for dinner. After a sumptuous dinner, Zhou Kai drove her back in the car.

He didn’t rush to go home either. He stayed for tea at old Weng’s house before returning.

After returning home, Zhou Kai asked Weng Guo Dong and Zhou Si Ni’s matter.

There was no need to ask about the family buying a sedan car. After all, he still knew how many business his parents have.

“They probably will get married next year, so you and Mei Jia can forget next year. It’s not good to do it together. Do you have any other plans?” Lin Qing He said.

“Then get engaged first.” Zhou Kai hugged his little sister and responded.

Lin Qing He nodded. This one coincided with her idea. Not to get married yet, but can get engaged for now.

“Tomorrow, I will talk to Sister Weng. We will hold an engagement banquet for you at the end of this year.” Lin Qing He stated.

Zhou Kai had no objection. The little sister in his arms was awake now. She watched him with her eyes wide open. He asked Third: “Did you take pictures of Little Sister?”

“That’s of course,” Third replied.

“You must be exhausted from the long journey. Go take a rest.” Lin Qing He told him.

Zhou Kai said: “Not very tired. I will hold her longer.”

Although he wasn’t tired, but little Mi Mi was quietly yawning. Zhou Kai couldn’t let go even more at this sight: “Simply too cute. No wonder Dad always wants one.”

The cutest part was behind. The little girl was hungry, so she started to drill into his arms. Zhou Kai was shocked. Then he chuckled: “She’s hungry?”

“Yes. Eldest Brother, lift it up and let her take two sips.” Zhou Gui Lai joked.

“Off to one side.” Zhou Kai amusedly barked. Seeing this youngest sister was really hungry, he handed her to his mom.

Lin Qing He brought her inside to feed. Then burped her before putting her to bed. After a while, she fell asleep.

Zhou Qing Bai swept a glance to his eldest son and said, “Go in and rest.”

Zhou Kai didn’t refuse this time. He was indeed tired, so he went to sleep in the room. Lin Qing He, Zhou Qing Bai, and the others watched TV. After nine o’clock, they turned off the TV and went to bed.

The next day, Zhou Kai went out to exercise early in the morning. Third was about to head to the shop. While yawning, he spoke, “Eldest Brother, it’s a rare trip back. Why don’t you sleep more? Came back from Uncle’s place?” “

“En.” Zhou Kai ate the steamed buns as he held the oil paper bag in his arms: “Want one?”

“Want.” Zhou Gui Lai brushed his teeth and took one: “Eldest Brother, when you have time, take Sister Mei Jia over to Grandmother’s side. She has been talking about it all the time. Haven’t properly seen Sister Mei Jia yet.”

“Alright. Go over today.” Zhou Kai nodded.

“We have our own car now. It’s very convenient to go out. Would you like to go to the hot spring later today? Was going to go before. Second Brother said to go soak together when you come back.” Zhou Gui Lai munched on the buns and drank the soy milk.

“The day after tomorrow.” Zhou Kai said.

“Okay.” Zhou Gui Lai responded. He gone to open the shop after breakfast.

In fact, it wasn’t even half past six at this time. In the morning, business wasn’t so good. Only after seven-eight o’clock, business will pick up.

Zhou Kai left the buns and soy milk. His parents would heat it up later to eat. He came over to his grandparent’s side.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou just got up at this time.

All of them slept late in this snowy weather.

Su Cheng and Su Xun were both at the steamed bun shop now, helping their parents. They weren’t little anymore. They can help out a lot.

“Da Wa, when did you come back?” Mother Zhou saw her precious eldest grandson after brushing her teeth. She couldn’t get any happier than now. Her words ushered out at once.

“Grandmother, I got back yesterday. I didn’t come here since it was pretty. So I came this morning.” Zhou Kai smiled.

“Have you had breakfast? Do you want to eat buns?” Mother Zhou held her eldest grandson’s hand.

“I have eaten. Got it from Uncle’s place.” Zhou Kai jollily answered. He supported his grandmother inside. Have to say the elderly’s age was getting high. Not as nimble as before.

Every year when he came back, Zhou Kai can sense that his grandparents were getting older year after year. This change was very obvious.

“Da Wa is back.” Father Zhou was putting on clothes in the room when he heard the voices. When he came out, he saw Eldest Grandson and became overjoyed.

“Grandfather.” Zhou Kai greeted.

“Have you had breakfast? Your little uncle’s mutton noodles are wonderful.” Father Zhou also asked.

“I have eaten.” Zhou Kai replied.

“Even though you have eaten, eat more. Old man, take a pot and bring some back. For a tall lad like Da Wa, you must eat more.” Mother Zhou insisted.

Zhou Kai smiled, but didn’t reject the elderly’s wishes. It was just eating more.

Father Zhou grabbed a pot and went out.

Mother Zhou latched onto her energetic grandson and asked about matter in the camp. Zhou Kai told her. Hearing about it, Mother Zhou was delighted.

“Grandmother heard that you are dating Guo Dong’s sister. Grandmother often sees Guo Dong, but haven’t seen his sister yet.” Mother Zhou mentioned.

“I’ll bring her here to show you today. Yesterday I told my mom that I plan to get engaged first this year. Guo Dong will get married next year. Can’t do it together. We will get married the following year.” Zhou Kai said.

“It’s good to get engaged first. Coming across a good girl, one should get engaged quickly.” Mother Zhou approved.

Zhou Kai amusedly commented, “I haven’t come back for a year and so much changed at home.”

With the addition of a younger sister, Hu Zi and Si Ni were getting married. These changes were huge.

“The family is moving towards a good development. When you are away from home, you don’t have to worry about anything. Everything is fine.” Mother Zhou responded.

After a while, Father Zhou came back with a pot of mutton noodles.

“Eat the noodles first. Don’t let it get soggy.” Father Zhou ushered.

Zhou Kai accompanied his grandparents for another breakfast. He had eaten half full at home. Now it was perfect to come over here to eat more.

“Eat more. It’s not easy outside. Look how thin you are this year.” Mother Zhou scooped up mutton for her eldest grandson and urged.

Zhou Kai had eaten it all. Mother Zhou was pleased.

Not long later, Su Tian and Su Ya sisters got up. Naturally, they saw their cousin Zhou Kai.

They could still recognize him. What’s more, they admired this eldest cousin brother. They joined the breakfast table after washing up.

Zhou Kai accompanied his grandparents for a meal before heading to the school and came to see his god-grandfather.

Old Wang had a slight cough. Although he was nourished since winter arrived, he had a root illness from when he was exported away in the early years. So, he would be a little fragile during the winter.

“You’re back?” Old Wang was overjoyed to see his god-grandson coming back and jollily said.

“God-grandfather, have you ever been to the hospital to check the cough?” Zhou Kai frowned.

“I have. Second took me there. Third took me the follow-up visit. They are all old problems. No major problem, so don’t worry about it.” Old Wang responded.

Chapter 613: Clicked together

This year, old Wang’s old age was the most obvious. His hair was a lot more whiter.

He aged more than Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. What’s more, he had a cough. This made Zhou Kai very uncomfortable.

“What’s with this expression? You god-grandfather is in good health. It’s just this old problem. I also made an arrangement with Third. We will continue to travel during the summer vacation next year.” Old Wang jollily said.

“God-grandfather, go live in the dumpling shop. We can still take care of it over there.” Zhou Kai suggested.

“Next year your little uncle’s family will move to live in their house. That side will be vacated when that time comes. I will live with your grandparents then.” Old Wang said.

When Zhou Kai heard this, he was more relieved, “You’ll have care when you lived there.”

“Have you eaten?” Old Wang asked him.

“What about you, God-grandfather?” Zhou Kai said.

“I have eaten. If you have not eaten, I will take you out to eat.” Old Wang responded.

Zhou Kai shook his head: “I have eaten too. However, I still have to take God-grandfather to the hospital for an examination before I can feel rest assured.”

“No need to spend this money. I recently got a check up.” Old Wang waved his hand.

Under Zhou Kai’s request, old Wang was still supported to the hospital by him in the end.

“Old Wang, why are you here again?” The director jollily asked.

“It’s this kid. Once he came back, he heard that I had a cold and insisted on bringing me over to feel assured.” Old Wang explained.

“I remember. This is your eldest grandson. Taller than those two.” The director smilingly said.

Old Wang also smiled. Zhou Kai said, “I’ll trouble you, Director.”

“No trouble at all.” Old director merrily replied and checked old Wang again. It was indeed nothing serious. After all, it was an old problem: “It’s pretty good that the root illness from before can be maintained like this until now.”

Only then, Zhou Kai felt a little relieved. He supported his god-grandfather back home to rest.

“Third brings me a soup every day. I eat well and live well. Basically there is no problem. Every old people will have these sickness.” Old Wang said.

“Tomorrow, I will drive you guys to the hot springs.” Zhou Kai stated.

Old Wang liked hot springs and replied, “Then tomorrow I will go over to your grandfather’s and wait.”

“Come over to my grandparent’s to eat today. I’m going to bring my girlfriend over in the afternoon. God-grandfather, you can also meet her.” Zhou Kai smiled.

“I know. It’s Guo Dong’s younger sister. Old Weng Family has a clean background and his parents are open-minded. The daughter raised by such a family can’t be bad.” Old Wang nodded.

“I plan to get engaged this year.” Zhou Kai merrily told.

“Then God-grandfather will give you two a big red envelope.” Old Wang was overjoyed.

Zhou Kai stayed with his god-grandfather for more than an hour before returning. Zhou Qing Bai and Zhou Xuan got up.

Lin Qing He was still sleeping. The youngest daughter was also sleeping.

That was because she woke up once after four o’clock in the morning to change the diaper and feed the baby. Only then, she coaxed her to bed and continued to sleep until now.

Zhou Kai came in and took a look. Then he was about to head to old Weng’s house to collect Weng Mei Jia.

However, Zhou Qing Bai held him back. Zhou Qing Bai asked his eldest son to go downstairs for a fight.

“Dad, you want me to use my strength.” Zhou Kai smiled.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at him and simply threw out a punch. The father and son went hand to hand downstairs.

Don’t underestimate Zhou Qing Bai. Thinking that he can’t handle it after his forties. Although he hadn’t practiced much, his skills were still there.

Zhou Xuan was watching on the side.

Other passerby saw the father and son exchanging punches. They had to admit that no one really dared to bully this Zhou Family.

Mrs. Zhang had just returned home from grocery shopping and saw the father and son fighting.

With that valiant display, Mrs. Zhang couldn’t help but feel emotional at this sight. It was no wonder that the father and son can fascinated her two sisters. It wasn’t just the face, but also this display of fighting power.

See, other people also came out to watch. Men admired, while women envied. Who didn’t envy having such a son and husband?

After a long fight, the father and son stopped.

Really got to admit he became old. Five years ago, it was his eldest son who was out of breath, while Zhou Qing Bai didn’t even pant.

Five years later, Zhou Qing Bai was panting. Although Eldest was also panting a little, he obviously didn’t use much strength yet.

It was only five years before and after. Zhou Qing Bai felt very emotional.

After a man had entered the forty mark, his body will become worse every year. So he needed to exercise more.

At this time, Lin Qing He got up, because the little girl started grunting.

“I was wondering where you all went.” Lin Qing He said with a diaper in her hand.

“Let me.” Zhou Qing Bai stated.

“No need. Go rest a bit. Look how you are panting.” Lin Qing He didn’t know what she said had given Zhou Qing Bai a stab. She changed her daughter’s diaper and patted on talcum powder.

Today was time to take the little girl over to the bathhouse and give her a bath.

“Where is Eldest?” Lin Qing He asked.

“Gone to old Weng’s house.” Zhou Xuan answered.

Lin Qing He nodded. She got to go old Weng’s house to talk about the engagement. After feeding her youngest, she passed her to her dad.

Lin Qing He came over to see Mother Weng after having breakfast.

Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia were both at Mother Weng’s clothing store.

“I knew you were here.” Lin Qing He laughed.

“Qing He, you came at the right time. I just happened to have something to discuss with you.” Mother Weng smiled.

Lin Qing He grinned and said, “Me too.”

The two looked at each other, then looked at Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia. Both burst into chuckles. They were so familiar with each other that there was no need to be polite.

“I asked Qing Bai to check the calendar yesterday. He said the day after tomorrow would be suitable. It is a good day. So I thought, should we let them get married first? As for marriage, they are still young. It’s fine to let them take it slowly,” Lin Qing He merrily told.

Mother Weng had the same thought.

Next year, her eldest son will get married. It wasn’t good to hold two wedding in a year. Besides, the youngest daughter was still young. So let her eldest brother be first.

After all, this iron tree finally bloomed. So better to hold it early to avoid Si Ni disliking him and not marry him.

Weng Guo Dong, who has already boarded the train and didn’t know he was being disdained like this, “…”

The two families understood each other’s intentions. So they clicked together and were ready to hold an engagement banquet for the two children the day after tomorrow.

Hold it at Father Zhou and Mother Zhou’s place. It was enough do it under the witness of their elders. No need to do anything specially.

Once this matter was finalized, Lin Qing He told Eldest to take Mei Jia to his grandparent’s side. She stayed behind and talked about the matters at their hometown to Mother Weng.

“In-law’s mother doesn’t need to worry about this. Tell in-law’s mother that their family had already split. Everyone has their own lives. Now is a new society. Not the same as before.” Mother Weng said.

Chapter 614: Fiancé and Fiancée

Mother Weng understood why Lin Qing He would mention this matter. This was because she was worried that her son would go back and felt that his prospective in-law family wasn’t up to standard.

But how could it not be up to standard? They weren’t one family. And had separated long time ago. What does second branch had to do with first branch?

Lin Qing He smiled and responded, “I told my eldest sister-in-law the same thing.”

“But when we have the banquet next year, in-laws should bring their children.” Mother Weng said.

“They’ll definitely come.” Lin Qing He replied: “Guo Liang didn’t come back this year.”

“Found a match over there. Her conditions at home are quite good. So, he went to his match’s house for the New Year.” Mother Weng indifferently answered.

As long as they marry, they will go their separate ways. Mother Weng never worried about this second son. Just the eldest son.

But now, he finally found a match. This it was also considered wish fulfilled.

Lin Qing He chatted with her for a while before returning home.

Zhou Kai took Weng Mei Jia to eat with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou at noon. Old Wang was present.

They had a lively lunch together.

After eating, Zhou Kai sent Weng Mei Jia to old Weng’s house. While Father Zhou and Mother Zhou started a discussion.

“Da Wa’s match is great. She’s beautiful. At first glance, she looks gentle. Plainly speaking, it’s no wonder she’s a nurse.” Mother Zhou sang.

“How can Da Wa’s eyes be bad?” Father Zhou was also satisfied with this eldest granddaughter-in-law.

Although old Wang didn’t speak, he found no flaw with Weng Mei Jia. If he wasn’t satisfied with this, then what would?

“Both of them got salary. It’ll be a dual-income family. There is no need to worry about them in the future. There’s also insurance. They’ll get pensions when they are old.” Zhou Xiao Mei commented.

Mother Zhou was happier when she heard it and smiled: “If it weren’t for Guo Dong and Si Ni marrying next year, I want them to get married next year.”

The earlier they get married, the earlier she can hold her great-grandson.

“How old is he now? Only twenty-two after the new year.” Zhou Xiao Mei said.

“They can get married long before twenty-two. Didn’t Xia Xia married this year?” Mother Zhou refuted.

Zhou Xiao Mei internally remarked that Xia Xia hadn’t married a wife. It was clearly an ancestor. Don’t know what trouble she was stirring now.

Zhou Xiao Mei had heard from her fourth sister-in-law, but all these things were kept secret. What was there to say? Better not add more stress to her parents.

“If it’s not too far, I want to go back and take a look.” Mother Zhou sighed with happiness.

Life was so smooth now. It was that good. Fourth’s family owned two cars. Eldest Grandson was going to marry a wife. Good news was piling high and there was no chance to go back to the village to tell the other little old ladies. It was a pity.

“Mother, don’t toss around. It’s such a long journey to go back and forth. You were a few years younger before. When you came over, people had to carry you. If you go back now, can you stand it?” Zhou Xiao Mei disgruntledly said.

“I’m only saying.” Mother Zhou responded.

“I heard that the highway has been repaired. The traffic will definitely get better and better in the future. There will be opportunities to go back,” Wang Yuan mentioned.

“What’s the highway?” Mother Zhou puzzledly asked.

“It’s similar to the road in the city. It’s very convenient and easy to drive.” Wang Yuan said.

“Then I don’t know if we can wait for it.” Mother Zhou heard this and responded.

“It’s the New Year’s Day. Save your thoughts!” Father Zhou uttered in displeasure.

Mother Zhou jollily said, “I’m just saying. I think I can live for another 30 years.”

Now this life was so good. She can’t bear for it to pass so soon. Back when the famine happen, how could she dare to dream of this lifestyle?

The biggest wish was to be able to eat half full. That was an enormous wish, because everyone lived by tightening the belt.

Nowadays, one can eat enough during every meal. They didn’t need to go to the field. Meat can be eaten every day. Who could have imagined?

Anyway, Mother Zhou didn’t dare to dream about it before. The life of the gods was almost like this.

Otherwise, why else would Mother Zhou desire to go back to her hometown for a trip? Shouldn’t she chat with her old friends in her hometown about such good life?

They have never experienced it before, so she have to tell them and let them see how beautiful life was.

For example, this time when her granddaughter went back, Mother Zhou had prepared several roast ducks. There were also several photos. All of which were taken from her early trips to the Great Wall and traveling to other places. She specially had it taken back for her old friends to see.

Mother Zhou remark of living another thirty years made everyone laugh.

Now there was needless to say about this life. Only after experiencing the previous lifestyle will one know how good this life was now.

Of course, the young ones, who emerged from 1980 onward, can be said that they won at the starting line.

Lin Qing He came over in the afternoon and talked about the engagement.

“That’s wonderful. Should get engaged. In my opinion, this girl is great. If she was in the village, the entrance door will be flattened by the matchmakers within the ten miles and eight villages.” Mother Zhou remarked.

“Then it’ll be the same if your grandson stays in the village.” Lin Qing He merrily responded.

Mother Zhou was overjoyed and beamed: “Your father and I had always grumbled that you spend too much money and what to do when it’s time to marry a wife? Now Da Wa is like this, even if he doesn’t have a job, those young ladies can’t wait to marry him.”

“That’s too exaggerated.” Zhou Xiao Mei spoke: “Marry a man for food and clothes. If he got nothing, how can any girl be willing.”

“There are. As long as the guy looks reliable enough to hold up the family and don’t mess around with flowers and grass outside. In fact, a woman can also support the family. Finding such a guy to mind the house and raise children is actually quite good.” Lin Qing He said.

“Fourth Sister-in-law, did you just raise my fourth brother like this?” Zhou Xiao Mei teased.

“Yes, but your fourth brother isn’t willing to enter this role. He wanted to open a dumpling shop by himself.” Lin Qing He grinned.

“It’s better that a man support his family. What does it look like to put all the on a woman.” Mother Zhou smilingly commented.

“As long as you don’t blame me for being strong-willed.” Lin Qing He grinned.

Like this, the engagement banquet was decided. When the time comes, just over this side to eat. Let the elder and relatives witness it.

The engagement banquet happened on the 28th day of December.

Everyone came over and drank a glass of wedding wine. Even little Mi Mi joined everyone in the engagement banquet’s photo. This considered as participating her eldest brother and eldest sister-in-law’s engagement banquet.

Buzzing, Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia became fiancé and fiancée.

However, after the wedding banquet, Lin Qing He was busy. Because the dry good shop was particularly prosperous.

Third’s dumpling shop was closed. Early in the morning, he and his second brother went over to help sell dry goods.

Chapter 615: Beautiful year

This year's dry good business was indeed very good. Much better than last year.

Zhou Gui Lai and Zhou Xuan work away from the early until noon, when they returned for lunch. Zhou Gui Lai spoke: "Mom, I feel that we should find a gift box manufacturer after this year is over. The bags aren't good enough."

"Sure. You can order a batch starting from next year. You will be responsible for finding one when that time comes." Lin Qing He responded.

"Tell Second Brother to find it." Zhou Gui Lai wanted to be lazy.

"You will be in business in the future. You have to learn these things. Your second brother isn't taking the path as you." Lin Qing He stated.

Zhou Gui Lai had nothing to retort and can only take it on.

Out of all the businesses under their name, only the beverage shop and the dry good shop were open. The others were closed.

Holidays that should given were given. The double wages that should paid were paid. They busied away until the New Year’s Eve before it was finished.

There was still some business in the morning, but after twelve o'clock, there was basically no business.

So Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni cleaned up and brought their son, Pang Pang over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side for New Year's Eve dinner.

This year, Weng Guo Dong and Zhou Si Ni went to the countryside. There were only Father Weng, Mother Weng, and Weng Mei Jia at home. So they must come here to eat together.

The more people, the more lively. They came to the dumpling shop to eat.

Second was sent to his grandparent's side as this side's representative to go over to eat.

"We joined you last year and here we are again this year. This saved me the trouble." Mother Weng drank some beverage and merrily said.

"I hope to celebrate it like this every year. So much liveliness?" Lin Qing He remarked.

"If possible, I want to too." Mother Weng couldn't be any delighted.

"What are you saying, Auntie Weng? As long as you want to, then there's no problem at all." Zhou Gui Lai drank a little wine and smacked his lips in satisfaction before speaking.

He was eighteen after this New Year. So Lin Qing He didn't stop him and let him drink. After all, if he wants to do business in the future, he must socialize. Cheering and toasting won't be lacking.

"Third, don't drink too much." Mother Weng laughed.

"Of course, I won't drink too much. However, Uncle Weng, Auntie Weng, I got to toast you a cup first. Wish you all the best every year and live younger and younger." Zhou Gui Lai declared.

Father Weng jollily touched cup with him: "I also wish you on finding someone sooner."

Mother Weng used beverage and expressed the same thing before merrily drinking it.

Zhou Kai stated: "Dad, when Third graduates, let him go out and try other business by himself. Let him practice more."

"That's for sure. You don't need to say. When I graduate, I got to gather experience myself." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"What do you want to do in the future?" Father Weng asked.

"I want to make a dumpling factory." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

"Dumpling Factory? Does that have business? It's not something uncommon." Mother Weng couldn't help but utter.

"It isn't uncommon, so it's not easy to do it. Have to plan slowly. There is that plan. Got to see if there is something more suitable in the future. Nothing is certain." Zhou Gui Lai bragged.

"I think the clothing store business is quite good. Why not do this?" Mother Weng said.

"Auntie Weng, how's this year's earning?" Zhou Gui Lai smilingly said.

Mother Weng grinned: "It's pretty good. But I only got one. Can't compare with your mom's few."

"It's not good to do the same thing. If it doesn't make money, how much pressure it'll be. Got to develop more in other stuff. If this one doesn't work, there will be another two or so. Only, it got more stability." Zhou Gui Lai spoke.

As soon as these words came out, Lin Qing He looked at her third child in surprise.

She couldn't tell that he had such thought and can consider this point.

"Don't listen to him. It's all brag. Eat more." Zhou Qing Bai had his little girl in his arms. He urged Father Weng and Mother Weng.

Father Weng smiled and toasted him a glass.

This meal was very satisfying. Halfway through, Second came back and joined the table.

The whole family reunited and had a New Year's Eve dinner.

After eating, Zhou Kai took Weng Mei Jia out for a stroll. Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai cleaned up. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought Father Weng and Mother Weng to the singled storey house to have tea and watch the Spring Festival Gala.

Mother Weng held little Mi Mi and said, "I thought there are a lot of pressure when birthing again at forty. However, it seems like it's pretty nice to have a little girl."

"It is. It's a big responsibility. The rest can fly out of the nest, while this one just hatched." Lin Qing He replied.

Mother Weng smilingly commented: "Now the conditions are good and the era is open, it won't be too difficult to raise. Or you can find a babysitter. In my area, there are people who hired a babysitter for 60 yuan a month. The housework is all covered."

"Let Qing Bai handle it. He is happy to." Lin Qing He grinningly responded.

Zhou Qing Bai spoke: "It's not difficult. There's nothing busy with. I can watch her."

He also worried about leaving his little girl to the nanny. Besides, there was really nothing to be busy with. When the spring starts next year, it'll be when daughter become older and more sensible.

After a while, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai came back. Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni also dropped by with Pang Pang.

Because the shop will continue to open tomorrow, it was rare chance to come over.

"Pang Pang has been well fed by you, Sister San Ni." Zhou Gui Lai held Pang Pang and remarked.

He looked so sturdy and cute. Li Ai Guo loved this son very much and smilingly said: "He has a big appetite. He's not happy about being fed less.

"He can go to kindergarten when he's three years old." Lin Qing He brought up.

"Isn't three-year-old a little young?" Zhou San Ni responded.

"Not young. However, you can wait until four years old before sending him there. Don't let it be over five years old." Lin Qing He advised.

"En. Wait until four before sending him. I'll watch him for another two years." Zhou San Ni smiled.

Only after giving birth to a son did she knew what life was. There were concerns and expectations. And felt very motivated each day.

Once she pay off her fourth aunt's money in the future, she and Ai Guo can try to open some of store of their own and see how the business is.

After staying here until nine o'clock or so, Zhou Xuan drove them all home.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai got ready to go to bed.

"Qing Bai, our family's life is getting better year after year. Do you have anything to say?" Lin Qing He spoke.

"Marry a good wife, bless three generations." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Lin Qing H gave him an amused eye-roll: "Glib tongue. Don't think it's useful to make me happy. Stay away from me tonight."

"Can't. There's only one bed." Zhou Qing Bai placed little daughter in the crib made for her and began to undress.

In a short moment, he took his wife into his embrace. Lin Qing He gave him a light hammer: "Old uncultivated."

Zhou Qing Bai laughed and went to bed with his wife in his arms.

That was how the beautiful 1985 passed.

Chapter 616: Year 1988

The world was forever changing like the cloud against the deep blue sky. While time was fleet as a white pony's shadow flashing past a crevice.

The two years, 1986 and 1987, passed in a flash. This year hads entered 1988.

Many things have happened in the past two years.

For example, in 1986, Xu Sheng Qiang went to jail. He had fought with others once again. This time it was because the other party came to collect protection fees. He fought with those ruffians and had beaten one of the ruffians into a fool.

Although it was settled semi-public and semi-privately with a sum of money, Xu Sheng Qiang still had to go behind the bar. That was because he ran into a bad time. He was used as an example and sentenced for three years.

This year was the third year. Almost time to come out.

When this incident happened, everyone in old Zhou family frowned. But apart from frowning, there was no other reaction.

Because they were in the capital, Xu Sheng Mei had came over to beg. It was impossible to hide it from Mother Zhou.

So Mother Zhou knew.

But this time Mother Zhou was unexpectedly resolute. After letting this side help get it settled half-public and half-private, it ended. She didn't ask Wang Yuan to find connections.

Because this wasn't the first time for this kind of thing. Although this time it was the ruffians who started it first, but he was the one who beaten up the other into a fool. There was that sentence, being in the right turned to being unreasonable.

So in the end he was sentenced to three years. Let him stay inside. It was heard that it was a good place. No matter how bad the person was, he will be obedient after going in and coming out.

Because of this incident, First Sister and First Brother-in-law specially rushed over from their hometown and came here to plead. They wanted to find connections.

Mother Zhou put her heart into talking sense to her eldest daughter. Saying that it can't do to let him keep going like this. Without a lesson, he would cause even greater disasters in the future.

However, First Sister couldn't stand her son being imprisoned. His reputation was going to stink.

First Sister was far away in their hometown and couldn't possibly know about it. Xu Sheng Mei had called back to get the rescue. She got her mother to come and ask Zhou Family to save her brother.

Even if First Sister came, it was useless.

Old Zhou Family won't interfere any more. In fact, even Zhou Qing Bai felt that it wouldn't hurt to let this nephew stay inside for a few years.

In the end, First Sister was so angry that she put down cruel words. Saying that old Zhou Family was heartless and allowed their biological grandson and nephew to go to jail without any intervention. From then on, she don't have such relatives!

It was equivalent to cutting off all relationship. Mother Zhou was so angry that she entered the hospital for two days again.

In the end, Xu Sheng Qiang got three-year imprisonment. This year, he was about to come out.

The fact that he went in to eat prison food basically had no effect on old Zhou Family. They went about their life.

In the past two years, Lin Qing He had developed rapidly. Her tea shop business started in 1986. From 1986 to this year, 15 tea shop branches had been opened. The branches were in various regions.

The tea business was very good. Its income covered 60% of the total household income. The remaining 40% of the income came from the rest; clothing shops, dumpling shop, beverage shop, dry good shop and cigarette shop.

Because of the large number of shops, the large purchase volume was high too. Lin Qing He had cooperated with more than a dozen tea shops in the south. Since last year, Zhou Gui Lai, the youngest, had been responsible for supplier management.

After he graduated, he had already begun to take on these businesses from his family. As for the Second, he continued his studies. This year he will become a PhD student.

Lin Qing He intended to let him aim for a postdoctoral fellowship. If he can, it will be the representative of the family facade.

"Mom, Eldest Brother called back and told me to send a few kilograms of dried sea cucumbers." Third said when he got home.

"Mei Jia want to eat?" Lin Qing He was in the middle of translating. She responded without raising her head.

"Probably giving some to Brother Guo Liang. Isn't his wife pregnant?" Third poured himself a cup of chrysanthemum tea. While he was at it, he turned on the stereo and listened to popular classic tunes.

"Then send. This year, it should be your eldest brother's turn to get married. The two Weng brothers married one after another each year. Your eldest brother has bared with them for a long time." Lin Qing He said.

He had endure for a long time, no? Originally, Zhou Kai planned to get a promotion in 1986, so he instantly submit a marriage report and marry Weng Mei Jia.

But because the iron tree, Weng Guo Dong bloomed, he can only let him and Zhou Si Ni get married first.

He thought it would be fine, since it was only pushing it back one year. Unexpectedly, Weng Guo Liang and his partner was also getting married. In conclusion, he and Weng Mei Jia still haven't married yet.

"It's possible to tie the knot this year. Still, my eldest brother's love path can be regarded as troubled and difficult." Zhou Gui Lai grinned.

"Your dad is sleeping inside. Turn down the speaker and don't disturb him." Lin Qing He warned.

It was currently March. The '88's New Year hadn't passed too long ago. The weather was still cold.

Zhou Gui Lai turned the stereo down and said: "What time is it now? Why is dad sleeping? It's nearly time to pick up little sister from school."

Going by year, little Mi Mi was two and half year old. If she went by nominal age, she was considered four years old.

Originally, Zhou Qing Bai was reluctant to let his little girl go to the kindergarten. But he couldn't hold back his little girl when she wanted to go.

The kindergarten wasn't far away. Only five minutes by car. It was a very good kindergarten. It wasn't just little Mi Mi going, Zhou Er Ni's twins and Zhou San Ni's Pang Pang attended too.

Though the three of them were older than little Mi Mi, they all had to call Aunt when they meet each other.

As for Wang Yuan's twins, they thought Mi Mi's name was ‘Gu Gu'.

Because she was young and only two and half years old, Zhou Qing Bai was worried that she'll be bullied. He asked Pang Pang and the twins to protect their little aunt.

Lin Qing He had a wooden look throughout the whole process. It was really over-salting the radish due to worry of blandness. She was only going in to play. Even if there was bullying, what strength can toddlers children have?

As the mother and son were talking, Zhou Qing Bai got up and punctually grabbed the car keys to pick up his daughter.

"There is still half an hour. You really don't mind the wait." Lin Qing He disgruntledly said: "Make me a cup of lemon honey."

Zhou Qing Bai made a cup for her, then made a cup for himself, and spoke, "Wife, should we go out for a trip."

His wife had long-planned a trip to Hainan. They can probably go this year.

Lin Qing He drank as she answered, "Do you want to take your daughter?"

"Definitely must." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Zhou Gui Lai spoke "Mom and Dad, where are you going? There are so many businesses at home."

"Aren't you here." His dad glanced at him.

Chapter 617: Not easy to bully

After graduating, Zhou Qing Bai ordered this son more and more smoothly. Whether it was the tea shop in the south or the dried seafood in Yangcheng, Zhou Qing Bai had brought him there.

After going there once, the next time was him taking the employees over by himself. All the transactions with the boss on the phone was handed over to him.

Zhou Gui Lai managed it beautifully.

Now he was in charge of the family’s business. He found Ma Cheng Min to complete most matters. For the next six months, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai won’t have anything to worry about it.

So if they want to go to Hainan, all the family affairs will be left to Third.

Zhou Gui Lai was twenty this year and still wants to act cute. But it was useless. He was past the age of acting cute. Mother Zhou won’t fall for this act, let alone the strict father, Zhou Qing Bai.

It was just that his strict father facade melt away when it came to his precious little girl. There was no dignity at all.

He drove over to pick her up, took the twins over to Wang Yuan’s clothing factory and sent Pang Pang to the dry good shop to San Ni. Only then, he drove the little girl back.

“Dad, I played on the slide today.” Little Mi Mi carried her cute little schoolbag as sat in her father’s strong arms. She shared the project she played today with her father.

“Is it fun?” Zhou Qing Bai asked.

“It’s fun. I have to play tomorrow.” Mi Mi replied.

“Are you hungry?” Zhou Qing Bai asked.

“A little hungry.” Mi Mi told.

The father and daughter conversed while climbing the stairs. Once home, Zhou Qing Bai grabbed a piece of steamed egg cake for his little girl.

Little Mi Mi ran over and hugged her mom first. Then she was held by her third brother with A cake in her hand. She offered, “Brother, do you want to eat?”

“Eat,” Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Little Mi Mi broke a piece and gave it to him. Under his dad’s piercing gaze, Zhou Gui Lai ate the cake without hesitation and said, “Thank Mi Mi! The egg cake is delicious. Brother likes it very much.”

Little Mi Mi was very delighted. She got out of his arms, went to her dad and broke a piece for her dad: “Dad, eat too.”

Zhou Qing Bai complyingly ate and thanked her. This made little Mi Mi grin.

Lin Qing He was doing her translation. She looked over and said, “Why doesn’t Mom have any?”

“Mom is working. I’ll save it for you.” Little Mi Mi answered. She broke off a piece and put it on the table.

Lin Qing He told, “Bring it over to Mom.”

Little Mi Mi brought it over, watched her mom finished eating, and expectantly watched her. Lin Qing He affirmatively replied: “En. It’s delicious.”

So the little girl was satisfied and started to eat her own egg cake. Then she watched TV with her feet swinging.

Zhou Qing Bai poured a glass of milk for the little girl and said, “Drink some milk.”

“Don’t want to drink milk.” The little girl didn’t like to drink this kind of pure milk.

“Just two sips,” Zhou Qing Bai urged.

Zhou Gui Lai can’t stand the sight of his dad being a daughter-slave and stated, “Dad, it’s time to open the dumpling shop.”

“I’ll go with you,” little Mi Mi declared.

Zhou Qing Bai fed her a few mouthfuls of milk. When she finished her egg cake, he took her to the dumpling shop.

“Mom, when we were little, was my dad like this?” Zhou Gui Lai asked.

“No.” Lin Qing He gave a clear cut response.

“I knew it. If there is, we must have some impression. I can’t stand it.” Zhou Gui Lai uttered with disgust.

“You’re envious of what you can’t have.” Lin Qing He said.

“Envy? Impossible. I have to thank my dad for having mercy.” Zhou Gui Lai responded. If his dad raised him this way, he guessed that he would have to become a little white face now.

Spoiled with no limit. Even though he was generous with this little sister, he still paid great attention to education.

For example, sharing. He won’t refuse when his sister offered him something to eat. Although it wasn’t a big deal, it was also part of education.

Of course, he always said no at first. It was his mom who said to accept it when she gave. Just say thank you was fine.

Lin Qing He grinned. It was impossible for Zhou Qing Bai to treat his son that way. He basically did not govern his sons. As long as they didn’t cause trouble, whatever was effortless was however things went.

His tenderness was only toward her and this little girl. These sons were all here to collect debts.

Not long later, Zhou Er Ni came over.

She brought up this month’s end-of-month bill. The business cooperation with Wang Yuan’s Garment Factory was settled monthly.

Now that the twins had grown up a lot, Zhou Er Ni can free up her hands. Although she was the chief accountant of the garment factory, she also had a position on Lin Qing He’s side. She usually stays at Lin Qing He’s side to take care of the tea shop’s business.

“Talk with Third.” Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Gui Lai took the month-end bill from his sister Er Ni and read it as he spoke, “I heard that Second Brother-in-law has recently got two new accountants. They are all female college students applying for the job?”

“En.” Zhou Er Ni confirmed.

“Sister Er Ni, pay more attention.” Zhou Gui Lai jollily advised.

Although he was grinning, he was obviously giving a reminder. Zhou Er Ni smiled and responded: “I recruited them two. One is married and the other has a boyfriend.”

“Still have to be on guard,” Zhou Gui Lai maintained.

“I warned your second brother-in-law. He knows,” Zhou E|r Ni assured.

Lin Qing He smilingly glanced at her and spoke, “Giving him such a large amount of trust. Are you sure it’s okay?”

In the past two years, Wang Yuan’s development had also been extremely rapid. The original factory had now increased to nearly a thousand people. This goes to show how the scale had grown.

And according to Wang Yuan’s age, this was definitely considered young and promising. Now that the times were more open, there were a lot of those coquettish and bewitching kinds. The temptation had increased a lot.

“He has to resist it by himself. If he wants me to stop, I can stop it once and twice. Can still stop it the continuous line behind?” Zhou Er Ni stated.

Compared to before, Zhou Er Ni had obviously grown up a lot. Toward Wang Yuan, she naturally trusted him. But she also knew that the temptation he had to endure was great. So twins were basically left to his care. When he can’t resist the temptation, just think about this pair of children.

As for herself, it was really impossible to watch him 24/7. Even if he wouldn’t be tired, she would.

Zhou Er Ni had thought about it. If that day does happen, she would want the children and nothing else.

Lin Qing He merrily said: “It’s not that serious. I still know Wang Yuan. Although he has developed rapidly in the past two years, his eyes won’t be been dazzled. He’s not a poor lad who turned his position over by himself.”

Zhou Gui Lai scanned through the performance table and commented: “Our old Zhou Family isn’t easy to bully.”

After these two years of development, his old Zhou Family wasn’t the previous old Zhou Family anymore.

Chapter 618: I also want to go

In the past two years, the development of old Zhou Family wasn't only in business, but also in connections.

One of them was due to his eldest brother's obvious potential. He was promoted the year before and will get a raise this year.

This year's promotion was estimated to become a major.

How old was his eldest brother now? He was only twenty-four. Who would dare to underestimate such potential?

Second was his second brother. His second brother had a girlfriend last year. Once Eldest gets married, then it should be his turn. That girl was deeply obsessed with his second brother.

Her dad was a part of political commissar. She was a veritable young miss. However, she had no temper at all in front of his second brother. When she came over during the New Year, she was especially polite and virtuous.

Of course, his second brother had also been a guest to the other party's house. The other party was also very satisfied with his second brother. Maybe in the future, his second brother won't necessarily go into teaching and take over his father-in-law's connection. Might get into politics.

With the two promising elder brothers in front, who would dare to underestimate old Zhou Family now? Even a high positioned family like Wang Family, had to pondered before wanting to do something out of line.

Of course, that was how it was said. In fact, Wang Yuan hadn't changed much because of his huge profits in the past two years.

Although the bearing was greater than before, Wang Yuan treated Zhou Family the same as before.

Zhou Gui Lai looked at the ledger and said, "Tomorrow I will go and find my second brother-in-law to clear the account."

Lin Qing He directed at Zhou Er Ni, "How is Si Ni?"

Zhou Si Ni married Weng Guo Dong in May of '86. It wasn't until the end of last year when she got pregnant.

Of course it wasn't because she couldn't give birth. But because Zhou Si Ni wanted to attend school. So she discussed it with Weng Guo Dong and took precaution.

She finished studying last year. So, she was pregnant now.

However, her pregnancy could be compared with Lin Qing He's last one. It was really hard. Vomited so much that she couldn't eat.

Zhou Er merrily answered, "Only got morning sickness. Everything else is fine."

"From what I see, she might not be able to go to work this year. Let her properly rest and don't think about work." Lin Qing He stated.

"Si Ni said to wait until the first three months pass and it'll be better. Then she would continue to come to work." Zhou Er Ni smiled.

She had experienced it before. She didn't go to Wang Yuan's garment factory when she was pregnant. However the days of pregnancy were very boring. It was best to wait for delivery while working.

She knew Si Ni's personality. She can’t sit still. In fact, since she got married, she would work whenever she wasn't idle. Of course, she had always taken good care of the three meals a day.

Father Weng and Mother Weng didn’t need to cook for themselves. When Zhou Si Ni finished, she would get Weng Guo Dong put the food in a box and send to the clothing store. It wasn't far away.

It can be said that after Zhou Si Ni married in, Mother Weng didn’t have to cook anymore. Zhou Si Ni took it on.

Mother Weng often praised Zhou Si Ni in front of Lin Qing He. And occasionally sending clothes back to Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother.

Eldest Sister-in-law was naturally delighted. As long as her daughter had a good life with her in-laws, it was fine.

She had told Zhou Si Ni off a few times for not planning to have a baby soon. It only ended when she mentioned Mother Weng and said Mother Weng had agreed.

Lin Qing He didn’t say anything when she heard Er Ni say that. She understood Si Ni’s thoughts. Only when one have a job can you feel safe. Especially now that the wages were quite high. The wages of the workers under Lin Qing He’s hand had risen to 170. It was a very high salary level.

Weng Guo Dong’s salary wasn't low. He was 200 or so yuan. If the two work together, they earn nearly 400 a month, which was considered a high-income family.

Zhou Er Ni went back after finished talking about the business. Lin Qing He saw that it was nearly time and came to the dumpling shop for dinner.

Zhou Xuan didn't have to come back to eat. The rest including Gang Zi was here.

Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan were married in 1986. Since then, the two of them opened their own stove. It was worth mentioning that Chen Shan Shan became pregnant not long after they got married. Their child was now over one year old.

The child was minded by Chen Shan Shan's mom. Hu Zi was hawking. He obviously worked harder after getting married. Chen Shan Shan still worked in her clothing store.

"Godmother, Third Brother." Lin Qing He and Third came to the dumpling shop to have dinner and was greeted by the godson, Jiang Geng.

Jiang Geng came over to attend university last year. He got admitted through own his own ability.

"How come you have time to come over?" Lin Qing He merrily spoke. Today was Wednesday. Jiang Geng usually come over to stay on Friday evening. And usually stayed until Sunday afternoon before returning to school.

"It's boring at school. So I ran out. I just need to caught the bus back tomorrow morning." Jiang Geng grinned.

"Then you're in luck today. I bought a big rooster this morning. We got an extra dish in the evening." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Jiang Geng jollily mentioned, "Third Brother, are you still going to the south to source tea this year? Bring me."

He had heard his third brother's bragging. He had travelled all over the country. It made him envied him. The farthest place for him was to come to the capital. And that was because he recognized his godfather and godmother. If not, it was certain that he'll never step out of Hai City.

"I'm going for business. What's more, aren't you going back to Hai City for the summer vacation. If I take you to the south, I'm afraid that a beautiful lady will scold me." Zhou Gui Lai said.

In the past two years, the relationship between the two families got closer. Zhou Gui Lai had visited Hai City at the beginning of this year to take back his dad’s shops. This year, they will open the tea business in Hai City. Those shop's location were all good, so they planned to open a tea shop.

"Why would my mom scold you? She told me to learn more from you, Third Brother." Jiang Geng responded.

"Don't deceive me. Uncle Jiang wants you to follow his path. Once you graduate, you'll enter the military academy. Eldest Brother give you a recommendation." Zhou Gui Lai spoke.

"I don't want to do that." Jiang Geng sighed.

"Didn't Eldest Brother say that you are quite suitable for it last time? You want to punish the evil and promote the good? I think it's suitable for you." Zhou Gui Lai smilingly pointed out.

"It's a good idea to take Xiao Geng out to explore," Lin Qing He remarked.

"I want to go too." Little Mi Mi hugged her third brother's leg and declared.

Though she was two and half, her expressive ability was particularly strong. She knew what she wanted and what she didn't.

"Alright. As long as Dad agrees, I can take you. Go ask Dad." Zhou Gui Lai laughed.

Mi Mi went over to pester her dad. Zhou Qing Bai ordered: "Third, come and cook." He picked up his little girl.

"Xiao Geng, you go." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"I'll make dumplings." Jiang Geng insisted. He was scared of burning things.

So Zhou Gui Lai cooked. Lin Qing He washed her hands and joined in dumplings making. She asked her godson about his studies. Jiang Geng told everything.

Chapter 619: Btts 619

It was only when they were about to eat, Gang Zi came back on a tricycle.

"Wash your face and hands. Then eat." Lin Qing He said.

"Okay." Gang Zi grinned.

The family ate together. Occasionally guests came in to eat dumplings. Zhou Gui Lai went to cook it for them.

"This rooster is really delicious." Jiang Geng commented.

"It's really delicious. Uncle fried it?" Gang Zi asked.

"I did." Zhou Gui Lai responded, "You two drink?"

Jiang Geng expressed his desire for a bit. Zhou Gui Lai poured him a small shot glass of it. He poured it for himself as well as a shot glass for his dad.

Paired with the rooster, it was so refreshing.

"Not drinking. I will go to set up the stall later." When he was about to pour a little bit for Gang Zi, Gang Zi shook his head.

"Why are you working so hard?" Zhou Gui Lai said.

It wasn't only Hu Zi going all out. Gang Zi too. They worked from morning to night.

"Not resting today?" Lin Qing He chipped in. Whether it was Hu Zi or Gang Zi, these two nephews were really motivated.

"Not very tired. It's just watching a stall. No need to rest." Gang Zi smiled.

His elder brother has already settled down here in the capital. He had a house, a wife, and a daughter. Can't describe how happy he was.

While he still didn’t have anything. Of course, he had asked his fourth cousin-in-law to transfer his household registration for him. So he had spent a lot of money. Now it was time to settle the house. It won't be as small as his elder brother’s. Everything else costed a lot of money.

Except for those sent to his parents, he currently accumulated more than 10,000 in saving.

Although it was quite a lot, his elder brother's mother-in-law had found him a house last time and had costed from ten thousand. It wasn't very big and was also relatively shabby. He didn't take a fancy to it.

His aunt told him to continue to save. There was no rush. The commercial houses were already getting rebuilt. She told him to wait for the sale of commercial houses.

However, a lot of money was needed. Gang Zi didn't mind. He felt listening to his aunt can't go wrong. So he planned to buy this commercial house.

So it was time to work hard now.

Now the business was better than before. Just work hard and one can get over a thousand each month.

For now, got to wait until the spring starts. The new season clothes will come out. When the time comes, they will be very popular.

Lin Qing He didn't dissuade him. Just said: "There is still a pot of chicken soup. Drink more later."

"Okay." Gang Zi grinned. Twenty yuan a month for living expenses. There was really nothing to complain about this food. Extremely wonderful.

Accommodation cost nothing. He now lived on the second floor of the dumpling shop. All by himself.

"I heard that Brother Hu Zi is looking for a shop recently." Zhou Gui Lai chatted.

"Yes." Gang Zi nodded.

"Have he found one? The shops aren't cheap now." Zhou Gui Lai said.

A shop started from ten thousand. If the location was good and area was spacious, it would cost more.

"Found one. The location is okay, but it costs 18 hundred. My third brother said forget it." Gang Zi responded.

Eighteen hundred! That was truly expensive.

"If the location is good, tell Hu Zi to buy it." Lin Qing He advised after hearing these words.

"Too expensive." Gang Zi remarked.

"The price isn't too expensive for a good location. Recently, it has risen rapidly in the past two years." Lin Qing He told.

In fact, the house price wasn't growing too fast right now. What was truly fast is later on. It can double overnight. That is the real increase. It had increased by a bit in the past two years. Still, not too expensive.

Of course, for the salary earner, it was undoubtedly sky-high price. The dead expensive kind.

Nowadays, the salary had increased a lot, but it was around 100 or so. For example, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni, who worked in the dry good shop. Lin Qing He paid the couple 300 yuan. Minus the living expenses, there was only so much that can be saved in a year.

This was considered a dual-income family. Many were single-income.

However, when this year is over, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni will be able to pay off their debts. The debt from buying the shop. Now the shop was still rented out. They haven't started their business yet. Still their lives weren't bad.

It was just they weren't developing as fast ast Hu Zi and Gang Zi.

Lin Qing He had asked. However, Zhou San Ni's response was no rush. Take their time. There will be more opportunities in the future, so don't be anxious for now.

There were indeed many opportunities behind. Certainly no need to worry too much. So Lin Qing He didn't say anything.

The shop was bought. A house will be bought in the future. Then it'll be enjoying a good and prosperous life. There were plenty of opportunities.

Putting aside Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo's matter, Lin Qing He felt the shop that Hu Zi liked could be bought.

When Gang Zi set up the stall, he told his elder brother about this: "We talked about this when we were eating. Aunt said, if the location is good, buy it. Don’t hesitate."

When he went home at night, Hu Zi brought it up to Chen Shan Shan.

At present, Hu Zi had a lot saved. However, 18 hundred was a high price. This was almost enough to empty the family.

Of course, there will be some left. The two of them got a daughter. They gave Chen Shan Shan's mom, Li Yu Feng 30 yuan a month for the hard work of minding the child.

What was left was from Hu Zi’s hawking and Chen Shan Shan’s own salary. Of course he would send some home for his parents, which needn't be much. So a lot was saved.

Still, 18 hundred was very expensive.

"How about buying it? Aunt's eyesight is the best. Listening to Aunt's opinion is the right way." Chen Shan Shan said.

Hu Zi smiled bitterly: "I know that it can't be wrong to listen to Aunt, but it's too expensive."

"Though it is expensive, you can't keep setting up a stall like this. It's more important to have your own shop in the future," Chen Shan Shan persuaded.

She helped Lin Qing He watched the shop. Once she had her own shop, she could open the door to do business. Then she could ask her two cousins to watch it. She'll be the manager. Then she'll mind Aunt's shop too. It isn't a big problem.

"Buy the shop. We'll do our own business in the future. When the business is good, the money would be returned." Chen Shan Shan continued.

Finally, Hu Zi gave the nod and went to find the landlord of the shop the next day. 18 hundred. Not a penny less was given.

Hu Zi transferred the deed with gritted teeth. This time, the original saving had shrunk by nearly 90%. Especially when the shop had to be refurbished by himself. It cost two to three hundred yuan.

Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan bought the shop and came over to let them know.

Lin Qing He beamed: "It's right to buy it. You can help keep an eye out for Gang Zi. If there is a suitable one, Gang Zi buy one too."

"I don't want to. I want to buy a house. Don't have a house yet. Must save and buy a commercial house." Gang Zi stated.

He had heard his aunt's description and felt that the commercial house was like a presidential suite.

So there was no rush for a shop. However, he wanted to buy this commercial house first!

Chapter 620: Btts 620

Lin Qing He laughed when she heard him say this: "There's no rush for the commercial housing. You are a bachelor and have no wife. Why are you anxious to buy this house? Is the second floor of the dumpling shop not enough for you to live in? If there is a good location, you should buy it first. Don’t want to do business and want to set up a stall, then you can rent it out.”

Hearing the words, Gang Zi felt that it sounded logical. So he turned to his third brother: "Third Brother, can you ask Auntie to keep an eye out for me then?"

"Sure." Hu Zi nodded.

"If your auntie finds one for you, you have to give your auntie a red envelope. It's not easy to find a shop in a good location." Lin Qing He advised.

"That's a given." Gang Zi grinned.

Chen Shan Shan hurriedly said: "No need. We're all one family. No need to share this."

"One family is one family. This is still necessary. Ask Elder Sister Feng to help find it. If there is a good one, introduce it to this kid." Lin Qing He said.

Chen Shan Shan's mom, Li Yu Feng was older than Lin Qing He. So Lin Qing He called her Elder Sister Feng.

What's more, Lin Qing He was very satisfied with Chen Shan Shan's mom, because she was willing to help her daughter to mind granddaughter. She had told her nephew to give his mother-in-law some hard work fee every month.

After all, his mother-in-law was generous. So as the son-in-law, he had to express himself, no? Because some mother-in-laws were idle and not willing to help watch their grandchildren.

But sometimes it's really funny. Some old ladies weren't willing to take their grandchildren from son, but were willing to dote their grandchildren from daughter. Grandchildren from daughter were like precious, while grandchildren from son were like picked up. Don't know what kind of mentality this was.

However shops in good locations weren't so easy to find. Can only take it slowly.

Lin Qing He had a rare free time, so she called Eldest Sister-in-law.

Have to mention, when they were in Hai City, it was the right choice to get Second and Third to install this phone.

Whether it was calling her former classmate, Wang Li, or to their hometown, or for business, having this phone was really much more convenient.

Last year, Wang Li brought her two sons to the capital to play. Lin Qing He acted as a guide for them.

She hadn't call Eldest Sister-in-law for a while now. So she called now. After a while, she called again. Eldest Sister-in-law had came over to answer.

"I was saying you haven't been calling for a while and you would probably call soon." Eldest Sister-in-law merrily spoke.

"Yang Yang is going to get married this year. I got to call back and ask, no?" Lin Qing He smilingly said.

Zhou Yang had graduated long ago. Now he was studying in the county city. He used to have a girlfriend at the provincial city side. Later, they broke up. At the county city, he dated a teacher. Both of them found each other suitable and will get married this year.

Naturally, a merry heart makes Eldest Sister-in-law have a cheerful countenance.

Eldest Daughter and Eldest Son-in-law were now doing well with raising ducks. It was needless to say about Second Daughter and Second Son-in-law. Third daughter had married well as well. She was pregnant this year.

Now it was Eldest Son's turn to get married. Younger son was still studying. He won't be off any worst.

It can be said that Eldest Sister-in-law had nothing to regret.

Wasn’t all the children being happy the most satisfying thing in life?

Lin Qing He could hear the happiness in Eldest Sister-in-law's voice over the phone and jollily said: "Eldest Sister-in-law, out of all the sisters-in-law, only you got no more burden now. Just Tu Dou is left."

Eldest Sister-in-law happily laughed: "Da Wa and the boys are all promising. Can't be compared."

Then she asked about Si Ni's pregnancy.

"There is nothing wrong with the rest. Only the morning sickness is serious. Almost the same as me back then." Lin Qing He told.

"This girl. Neither of her first two sisters was like this. Now it's her turn, it happens." Eldest Sister-in-law helplessly commented.

"It's because of individual physique. Still, it not a big problem." Lin Qing He said.

Eldest Sister-in-law chatted about some events in the village. Now that the conditions were good, she didn't care about the few yuan phone bill. So it was fine to talk more.

"Xia Xia's hasn't given birth yet?" Lin Qing He asked.

"It's going to be a while." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

Zhou Xia's wife, Ma Miao Miao hadn't gotten pregnant since the last miscarriage. It wasn't until last year when she got pregnant. Now she was almost five months along. There were still a few months left.

"Child's second aunt is about to turn into her slave," Eldest Sister-in-law commented.

Although her relationship with Second Sister-in-law wasn't great, but she still can't stand Ma Miao Miao's act. What's with her. While despising her mother-in-law, she enjoyed her mother-in-law's service.

"There's always one thing conquering another. If it's another person, they might cause a scene." Lin Qing He amusedly responded.

Lin Qing He had some admiration for Second Sister-in-law. Really. Wonder if she killed her daughter-in-law's whole family in her previous life and caused a life debt. Such a strong and unreasonable person can do nothing when it came to her daughter-in-law.

If another married in for so long and didn't get pregnant? See how it'll go. They would definitely fall out.

However her eldest daughter-in-law was different. On most days, she would get Third Brother, who went to the countryside to collect goods, to carry the chicken over to nourish her body. She dared not utter a single word of complaint.

Although there was the incident of Zhou Liu Ni's pushing, she still acted like a slave.

When the mother-in-law reached this point, there was nothing to say. The villagers often chewed on Ma Miao Miao's bone in the background. While in the city, the neighbors praised Ma Miao Miao's good marriage.

Because Second Sister-in-law often got Third Brother to send over chickens and eggs. Apart from this, common countryside's produce like the soybeans, peanuts, and sesame were often delivered.

As a mother-in-law, doing to this point was good enough?

Putting aside the neighbors, even Ma Miao Miao's mom told her to be polite to her mother-in-law.

However, Ma Miao Miao didn't take it seriously. She didn't want to give her countryside mother-in-law any good face. Or else, what to do when she stick her nose into the sky? What should she do when she want to live in the city?

She couldn't disdain her enough. She didn't even wash her feet. She was nausea to death when she went back to live with her for two days during the New Year. The smell was so stinking that the whole house smelled like feet!

Lin Qing He chatted with Eldest Sister Zhou for a long time before hanging up the phone.

Zhou Qing Bai asked, "When will we leave?"

Lin Qing He replied: "Next month."

In fact, there was no need to rush too much. From the beginning of this year to the next three years, until to '91, those with actual potential were very big. She remembered that it only exponentially increase in 1992.

This year, Lin Qing He intended to do some research. In the past two years, she had saved a lot of money as a reserve.

"I saw a piece of land. It seem it will cost a lot of money." Zhou Qing Bai told.

"How big is it?" Lin Qing He couldn't help but asked.

"The whole plot is about 80,000 square meters." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"That big?" Lin Qing He got a startled. This cost a lot of money. Her family now had a lot of fortune. The monthly income was about 150,000 yuan. Absolutely one of the highest income.

But over the past two years, plus the previous, the saving had reached several million. If one want to buy such a piece of land, there was really some strain!

Chapter 621: Btts 621

"That piece of land is pretty good. We can eat this cake." Zhou Qing Bai stated as he watched at his wife.

Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow and looked at him: "How to eat? Our family doesn't have that much money."

"Loan." Zhou Qing Bai steady gaze remained on his wife.

After the opening up, it was encouraging a group of people to get rich first. Then lead the others to wealth together. So the loan conditions were very convenient. As long as ONE have the ability, they can go for loans.

Even with so many assets in the family, it can still be borrowed when the required amount was huge.

Lin Qing He didn't expect her man's appetite to increase as he got older. For this piece of land, he even thought of loans.

Lin Qing He contemplated. There was some hesitation. After all, the money needed for this was enormous.

"This is a rare opportunity. The loan can be slowly repaid," Zhou Qing Bai persisted.

If they want to buy it in the future, it was basically impossible. Because it was too expensive. How can it be so easy to buy?

If they want to buy it, they can buy it now.

"Hainan will earn a lot by then and replenish a lot." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He amusedly said, "Is that piece of land that great?"

"If you want to use it for farming, it won't be bad." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

He saw it when he drove out for a stroll. Although it was remote, it wasn't bad if it is used for farming. After all, roads were being built in many places now. With the roads, it will definitely be easy to get there in the future.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "I thought you would want to cooperate with Wang Yuan. He is super rich."

"Do it ourselves is fine." Zhou Qing Bai replied. He didn't want his own business to be mixed with other people's.

Besides, their family wasn't incapable of taking down this piece of land. No need to share the cake.

Lin Qing He said, "Take me to see tomorrow."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

The next day, he sent her daughter to kindergarten before driving his wife out to the suburbs.

This piece of land was indeed relatively remote. It was very spacious though. The land had great potential for farming. Lin Qing He felt it was wonderful.

"How did you find it?" Lin Qing He said while walking with him.

"I got nothing to do, so came out and explore." Zhou Qing Bai explained.

In the past two years or so, he hadn't been doing very much in other stuff. Just bought a lot properties in many good locations in other urban areas, including several factories and houses.

Lin Qing He even teased him. Wasn't he worried about forgetting them when buying so many?

Zhou Qing Bai gave her a book to see. These properties were clearly noted in his book. And there were related documents such as property deeds. Can they possibly forget this?

In addition to handling these properties, the remaining time was Zhou Qing Bai wandering around. He wanted to buy a large piece of land with the desire to leave it for what his wife planned for in the future- set up a green organic vegetable base.

In fact, he had taken a fancy to this piece of land since last year. But last year it wasn't allowed to buy or sell land. This year, the new policy had passed down. The land can be traded.

So, Zhou Qing Bai's heart moved and even thought up of the loan idea.

Lin Qing He came back with him after a round of strolling and said, "Let's go to Hainan first."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai had no objection either. He often read the newspaper and naturally knew how fast that side's development was now. So they must go over and check it out.

After all, this was a great opportunity.

"Do you want to take Mi Mi?" Lin Qing He couldn't help but ask.

"I have to take her with us. I can't feel assured leaving her for them to watch at home." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Since daughter was born, she had never left him except for going to kindergarten. How could he let her stay behind? Let Third mind? Who knows how that rascal will raise her?

So even when they go to Hainan, have to take her with them.

"She's so young. You can sure toss around." Lin Qing He disgruntledly said.

"I won't tired out my daughter." Zhou Qing Bai comforted. With him minding, he would take care of everything.

Lin Qing He let him do as he liked. When they went home, Zhou Qing Bai went to open the dumpling shop. Lin Qing He drove over to Mother Weng's side by herself.

Mother Weng had been operating her clothing store for the past two years. It was obvious when compared to two years ago. Mother Weng was dressed up as a successful superwoman now and looked more energetic and confident.

Zhou Si Ni helped out at this side. After all, she wasn't very comfortable and didn't want go make trouble for her fourth aunt. She waited until she was better before going to continue working.

"Fourth Aunt." Seeing her, Zhou Si Ni happily greeted.

"Morning sickness got better?" Lin Qing He asked.

"The last two days have been much better. I guess I will be fine after the first three months pass." Zhou Si Ni replied.

"She's anxious to go to work." Finding time, Mother Weng said while serving the customers.

A young girl was hired in the store. Plus herself, it was almost enough. With a few customers picking clothes, she worked away first.

"What's the hurry? Yesterday I talked to your mother on the phone and mentioned about this. You should take care of yourself first. Wait until it's okay, then discuss. There is still some time before it end. You should work for your mom's side." Lin Qing He said.

"I also said the same. I would like to get more help here as well." Mother Weng spoke.

Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Si Ni. Zhou Si Ni smilingly stated, "I'm still used to working with Fourth Aunt."

There was no complaint about her mother-in-law's treatment toward her. But she still preferred working at her fourth aunt's side. She liked the atmosphere over there. Of course, the main reason was that she was more familiar with that side.

Although she had a good relationship with her mother-in-law, it was better to keep a little distance and not work in this clothing store together.

Her second sister didn't even go to her second brother-in-law's garment factory. Instead, she managed the tea business for her fourth aunt.

"With a bump, it'll be inconvenient." Lin Qing He said.

"It won't be inconvenient. Just take a bus and arrive in a few stops. It's just being pregnant. When my eldest sister was pregnant, I saw she enter the field." Zhou Si Ni replied.

"You are used to being roughly raised by your mother. And still say just being pregnant. Don't be sloppy. Pay more attention, understand? Did the cook the sea cucumber I brought you in a congee to eat?" Lin Qing He spoke.

"I have." Zhou Si Ni nodded. Her fourth aunt had said eating it was good for the baby, so she must eat it.

Look at the twins, Pang Pang, and Mi Mi. Each and every one was smart, no? It was due to eating well while they were in the belly.

So even when she was unaccustomed to the taste, she persisted on eating it.

"Drink more of crucian carp soup and the like," Lin Qing He advised.

"I have. But what I want the most is to go over to work." Zhou Si Ni smiled said.

Chapter 622: Btts 622

"When you come to work, what about Guo Dong and the others' daily three meals? Holding your stomach and running back and forth? Before, your sister had it more convenient and lived close. This side one meal, that side another meal. And your side is far away." Lin Qing He pointed out.

She didn't recommend Zhou Si Ni to continue to come to work.

Mother Weng finished serving the customers. Two pieces of clothes were sold. After sending out the customers, she came over. She spoke: "I know Eldest's wife want to go to work, but it's actually the same to come to Mom's side. It's fine for you run back and forth like this with the pregnancy length is short. But the later stage? Everyone is worried about you."

Zhou Si Ni pursed her lips and looked at her fourth aunt.

Lin Qing He honestly said: "I agree with your mom's statement. You should nurture your pregnancy. Occasionally go over there and let your grandparents and the others see you."

Zhou Si, Ni hesitated before saying: "Then I will be here. When I have time, I will go over."

Mother Weng smiled and said, "Isn’t this fine? Mom would still give you salary you every month. You don’t have to worry about having no income every month. When you give birth, I will give you a big red envelope. Mom promised you."

"Thank you Mom." Zhou Si Ni smiled.

There was nothing to pick fault with her mother-in-law. She was very kind to her, even when she had married in for almost three years and didn’t get pregnant until the end of last year. She didn’t say a word of complaint. Only that it was their own life, they can decide by themselves.

As for the baby, she didn't demand for a son. She said whether it was boy or girl, it was the same. Not patriarchal-minded at all.

Zhou Si Ni didn't say anything but she was grateful.

She was also more grateful to her fourth aunt who contributed to her marriage in the first place. She was really not sure that after marrying someone else, she would have such a good life.

What Zhou Si Ni didn't know was that Weng Guo Dong as well as Mother Weng were satisfied with her as their wife and daughter-in-law.

Weng Family was a veritable well-off family. The conditions were great.

Such a family wanted a daughter-in-law who takes care of the house.

Obviously Si Ni was housewife material. She was top-notch at cooking delicious food. What's more, she was a motivated person who liked to study. Who didn't like this kind of woman?

Of course, those who were shady would criticize.

Zhou Si Ni's work matter was resolved. Lin Qing He chatted about other things with Mother Weng.

Mother Weng has naturally made a lot of money in the past two years. An average income of one thousand or so yuan per month. There was no need for the surrounding area's clothing shops to compete business with her. They can forget about earning.

She had saved a lot of money.

"I heard Guo Dong said that he was going to be allocate benefit housing in a while. Is it true or not?" Mother Weng asked Zhou Si Ni at this time.

Zhou Si Ni nodded: "Going to be allocated."

In fact, from the beginning of the marriage, Weng Guo Dong can be allocated benefit housing, which were also called apartment. This so-called apartment was an self-contained independent housing with relatively complete facilities.

There was a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.

And because of the benefit housing allocation policy, the housing prices at this moment had actually risen quite slowly. Because many people were keeping an eye open, waiting for the benefit house to be allocated.

Because of the existence of benefit housing, the value of the house was limited. The benefit housing allocation system was abolished at the end of the 1990s.

Lin Qing He spoke, "Guo Dong definitely picked a good one, right?"

Zhou Si Ni smiled: "He said he had seen it. It's good. We will move over in a while."

Right now she and Weng Guo Dong live in a rented accommodation. It wasn't big though. The accommodation wasn't bad. Still, it was quite average.

She looked forward to the benefit house that her family Guo Dong mentioned.

"Since Guo Dong said it's good, then it's really good." Lin Qing He nodded.

Mother Weng grinned: "There's also house allocation. If just relying on his salary, plus the retirement payment, he may not be able to buy a good one."

"What's the matter? He got an iron rice bowl. If it is not enough, he can directly get a loan and repay it slowly." Lin Qing He said.

"I've heard of loans for business, but not loans to buy houses." Mother Weng commented.

"Now you heard about it from me?" Lin Qing He smiled.

Skipping over this, the topic shifted to Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia. Mother Weng spoke: "The two stinky boys got married one after another. This year is finally Xiao Kai and Mei Jia's turn. I have been waiting for a long time."

"Once Mei Jia gets married in the future, they both will be over that side. Can't see or care for them." Lin Qing He responded.

"I heard from Mei Jia that there is a kindergarten at her side. As long as the baby can crawl, she can put it in. When she is pregnant and have a baby in the future, she will take a vacation for seven or eight months. Once the baby can crawl, she can go back to work. It's find to leave the child in kindergarten,” Mother Weng mentioned.

"You even asked about this? Is it safe though?" Lin Qing He said.

"It's in the community. Specially for minding the children in the community. Definitely safe. They will feed milk, biscuits, and meals. All of them will be taken care of. The tuition fee is a bit expensive. It costs 50 yuan a month." Mother Weng explained.

Many people got an increased in their salaries now. Still 50 yuan per month was really expensive.

"As long as they take good care of the child, then fifty yuan it is. Our side will pay for it." Lin Qing He stated.

That side's wages were relatively high. For example, Zhou Kai himself, he can get a subsidy of several hundred yuan a month. With Weng Mei Jia's income of more than two hundred yuan a month, it wasn't actually a big problem to raise a child.

After all, it was only a few months.

When the baby is older, the tuition will be much cheaper. Because it will easier to manage. When it's small, it's really troublesome. They didn’t understand anything when peeing or the like.

"They aren't married yet and Mom and Fourth Aunt is already discussing this." Zhou Si Ni found it amusing.

"Aren't they going to marry this year? As soon as the marriage settles, should consider about a child." Mother Weng replied.

"It depends on them. If they want to give birth, they will. If they don't want to give birth for now, they won't. Not just Mei Jia, even we can't help much. Let them decide." Lin Qing He stated.

After hearing these words, Mother Weng’s heart felt more at ease. She jollily said: “Mei Jia, it's her blessing to marry into Zhou’s house.”

"Don't say that. My eldest can marry a wife like Mei Jia is his blessing." Lin Qing He responded.

The two of them mutually praised. Zhou Si Ni was embarrassed from listening.

When the matter was over, Lin Qing He spoke, "I plan to go soak in the hot spring the day after tomorrow. When the times come, I will come and take you with me?"

"Now Eldest's wife is happy to stay and help, I'm free anytime. You can come any time and I can leave at any time." Mother Weng happily replied, "But this time, I'm treating."

"I also want to bring Xiao Mei and Er Ni along. If you aren't afraid, then I'll let you pay the bill." Lin Qing He said.

"Then let's go together." Mother Weng grinned.

Chapter 623: Btts 623

Lin Qing He didn't head straight back from Mother Weng's side. It was still early. She strolled through the business under their name.

Zhou Gui Lai wasn't at the dumpling shop, but drinking tea with Ma Cheng Min at the tea shop.

She stopped the car when she saw this.

"When my old mom wears these high heels, she got the air of Miss Hong Kong pageant." Zhou Gui Lai grinningly remarked when he heard the sound of his mom's heels.

Lin Qing He wore low-heeled shoes with a bag on her shoulders. It was coupled with a trendy dress. Truly, she got that air.

After hearing his son's teasing, Lin Qing He spoke, "Look how leisurely you are. Has Hai City's side been decorated?"

"The decoration is finished. Grandpa Jiang called me." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

Lin Qing He turned to Ma Cheng Min: "Qing Bai and I are going on a trip next month. It will take some time."

"No problem. Gui Lai and I can work on that side." Ma Cheng Min nodded.

Though Lin Qing He had trained Er Ni as a manager, Ma Cheng Min's position was still unshakable. Lin Qing He relied on him.

Of course, on the premise that Ma Cheng Min was willing to work for her. So she won't treat him badly.

Aunt Ma had previously opened a dumpling shop with Huang Xiao Liu. The business was pretty good. It wasn't as good as Zhou Qing Bai. Still, there were hundreds of yuan each month. Uncle Ma went to help.

The whole family had something to do.

However, Ma Cheng Min didn't want to go over. He preferred to be a manager here.

Because there was a lot of things to do. The salary Lin Qing He gave him was much better than other ordinary employees.

Others got 170, while Ma Cheng Min's salary was 230. The absolute high-paid tier. Definitely won't treat him badly.

Not only did Ma Cheng Min have a good salary, he felt working here was nice. Because he liked the environment very much. Lin Qing He, Zhou Qing Bai, and Third wouldn't treat others badly.

They treated him as a friend. So naturally, he kept working.

"In addition to training new employees, you have to train two or three store managers there. It will take a little time. You don’t need to rush. Once that side is settled, come back to take charge of this side, Cheng Min. Third, you will do the follow up at Hai City. For food and accommodation, go to your grandpa Jiang's house." Lin Qing He instructed.

Zhou Gui Lai expressed there was no problem.

Lin Qing He asked, "Where is Er Ni?"

"Sister Er Ni went to Second Brother-in-law's factory." Zhou Gui Lai grinned.

Seeing him like this, Lin Qing He squinted her eyes, "Did you say anything unacceptable when you went over to settle the bill?"

"Mom, don't misunderstand me. I'm not such a insensible person. I just went to see the two new accountants." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Don't need worry about one of them. She was a little older and had no remarkable looks. But the other. Her looks were okay. She was also proficient in accounting. It was because of this, Zhou Er Ni recruited her.

Although there was a boyfriend, her boyfriend wasn't as good as his second brother-in-law. So Zhou Gui Lai went over to ask, but didn't say anything important.

Lin Qing He didn't lecture him. After all, since Er Ni dared to recruit, she should know it in her heart. Better not get to involved.

What she didn't know was that Third had a chat with Wang Yuan for a long time. Mentioning that his eldest brother was about to get promoted this year.

When his eldest brother gets married, it should be his second brother's turn. With the heiress of the political commissar.

Though Third verbally said words of envious, he was actually giving Wang Yuan a strike. Wang Yuan sensed it and felt helpless.

How much of a lady man was he to make Third worry about him?

When Zhou Er Ni brought two jins of Dahongpao to him. Wang Yuan mentioned, "Just now, Third was here and gave me a good warning."

When Zhou Er Ni heard it, she knew that Zhou Gui Lai had come to talk. With an amused gaze, she spoke, "What did he say?"

"Said that his eldest brother is going to be promoted. That his second brother is going to marry a heiress and may get into politics in the future. Told me to do not toss around and not bully you. Otherwise, I will not have any good fruit for me to eat." Wang Yuan said.

"ErSan Wa won't say this." Zhou Er Ni didn't believe him.

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "The meaning is almost right."

"Then you have to listen. I'm not without a maternal family. For the sake of our family, keep in it mind." Zhou Er Ni poked his heart and stated.

Although she loved this man, she will not tolerate her own man's heart not having home and her family. Not on her. If he is unfaithful once, she will never forgive him.

Because there is the first time, there will be the second time. This matter can not discussed.

In fact, with Wang Yuan's development in the past two years, Zhou Ei Ni did feel a little restless. Originally, their identity was very different. Now that he developed so fast, she was worried that the distance will get bigger and bigger.

However, she never said these words. She wasn't a woman who sink in spring and autumn's sorrows. She put the utmost into doing her best. If she still can't keep him, there was nothing she can do.

In the past two years, Zhou Er Ni had heard and seen many things.

When she was talking on the phone with her mother, her mother mentioned to her that someone in the village had gone out to work as a foreman. The damn man found a young and beautiful girl. And she came back with a big belly.

Or whoever made a lot of money by becoming a reseller. He got divorced when he came back. He didn't want his wife and children. Simply went out to marry another woman.

There were many examples in the countryside, let alone big cities.

This side got a lot of divorced people. Especially after getting rich.

Wasn't her family Wang Yuan getting rich? She knew that the amount he can earn in a year was probably something she won't necessarily be able to earn in her lifetime.

If he wants to divorce, she had no power to fight.

"Learn to drive this year and I will buy you a car. If you want to come to check the post, come here anytime." Wang Yuan said.

"Then you teach me first." Zhou Er Ni didn't be polite with him.

In fact, she had been eyeing the car for a long time. Seeing her fourth aunt driving up and down so freely, she can't describe how carefree it felt.

"Okay." Wang Yuan responded.

Zhou Er Ni went with him to learn to drive in the open space downstairs. On the second floor, the beautiful female accountant was watching with a complicated look in her eyes.

She can't understand. Why such a big boss would like such a wife from the countryside. She wasn't very pretty!

She had watched for a while. Boss treated his wife very well and rarely went out to socialize. She wanted to go out with him but couldn't find the opportunity.

She didn't feel that she was worse than Boss's wife, Zhou Er Ni. In terms of her academic qualifications, how can she compare to herself?

Wasn't it just relying on being able to give birth to a pair of twins!

She had calculated the revenue of the factory.

At the same time, the fact had strengthened her thoughts. Being with such a man, she won't have to worry for the rest of her life. It was hundreds of times better than the guy she was with.

Chapter 624: Btts 624

When it was the appointed day, Lin Qing He drove over to call Zhou Xiao Mei. Then she collected Zhou Er Ni. Finally, she came to Mother Weng’s side. The four of them came to the hot spring together.

While soaking in the spring, Mother Weng talked about the topic of mistress: "I really don’t understand what is going on with these girls now. They graduated from these famous university and don't want a good future. They were actually willing to be with big ear and big belly old man and their mistress. What were they aiming for?"

Why she brought this up so suddenly? It was because there was someone raising a mistress outside at their area. That mistress even went into her clothing store to buy clothes.

Although the person were a bit harsh, the mistress's conditions was pretty good. Still, why was she willing to be with a beer belly and destroy other people's family?

Zhou Xiao Mei spoke: "It's simple. Isn't it because the other party has money? They want to use the other party's money."

Otherwise, would the girl set their eye on that kind of man out of the blue? They weren't self-masochistic.

"A lazy bum. Just want to sit back and reap the benefits. Want to take shortcuts because they're young. This kind of people won't have a good ending in the future!" Zhou Xiao Mei continued.

"Your reaction is quite big." Lin Qing He looked at her.

"I haven't told you yet, Fourth Sister-in-law. Da Lin's cousin got an unclear relationship with a woman outside." Zhou Xiao Mei told.

Lin Qing He was surprised and said, "Da Lin's cousin doesn't look like that kind of person."

Su Da Lin's cousin came a few years earlier. He came over to open a shop with his wife. The children have grown up. He was a middle-aged man. Lin Qing He had met him. He didn't look like the kind of person who mess around.

"He doesn't. But it was exposed. It's been stirring since the day before yesterday. My cousin-in-law personally saw him go shopping with another woman." Zhou Xiao Mei sighed: "They're still at it. "

"What's the situation?" Mother Weng said.

"It's also hard to explain." Zhou Xiao Mei responded: "If one really have to put the blame, it's not completely Da Lin's cousin at fault. His cousin-in-law is outrageous. Don't know where she learned to play mahjong. She's not home everyday. Just playing mahjong. The family got a shop and it's all left to Da Lin’s cousin to handle. On most days, she didn’t give any good attitude. She either holler or scold at him. I feel suffocated on Da Lin's cousin's behalf."

"That's not a reason for his derailment. If he can't continue on like this, he can get a divorce." Lin Qing He said honestly.

She had heard from Zhou Xiao Mei long ago that her cousin-in-law was acrimonious and mean. It was fine before. After she came to the capital and made money, her temper had become worst.

Really didn't have anyone in her eye.

It was indeed easy to feel suffocated living under the same roof with such a woman. Still, like Lin Qing He said, if they can't get along, they can get a divorce.

He'll be single again after the divorce. He can do whatever he want. That was freedom.

But messing around without getting divorced was wrong even when deserved sympathy.

"I from heard my nephew that telling me that they are having a row. Wanting to divorce. However, Da Lin's cousin-in-law is unwilling to divorce. It's only when the matter got big did I find out. The shop is being watched by the few nephew and nieces." Zhou Xiao Mei told.

This incident was also a warning to her. Fortunately she still was family-oriented even though she was a little bit coquettish at times. She was also hardworking. Her family Da Lin is a dutiful person and will definitely not copy his cousin.

Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't even imagine how she'll live if her Da Lin was the same.

Lin Qing He made no comment. It was difficult for an honest official to judge his own house affair.

"The children are pitiful." Mother Weng remarked.

"Not children anymore. They're all grown up. The oldest is twenty-two." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

There were three children in total. The oldest was twenty-two and the youngest was seventeen. They were all big.

"Do the elders know?" Mother Weng asked.

"They do. How could they not know such a big matter. His cousin-in-law cried and called back to file a complaint that day. At this moment, they should be on the way here. These two days, they should arrive." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

"Now she know to cry. She got some capability, to force a man to do this point!" Mother Weng sneered.

The man was wrong in this matter. Wrong for messing around without getting divorced. But the woman in the family was even more wrong. Did she fulfill her responsibilities as a wife and a mother?

When they were young, they didn’t go out and mess around. Now life was better. Instead, it can't sustain anymore. And she want to reflect on it?

Zhou Er Ni didn't interrupt much.

Lin Qing He turned to her: "Go to the clothing factory to walk around often."

Although she got to give Wang Yuan a certain amount of trust, defending one's marriage was also what a wife should do.

Have to let the other person know that the legitimate wife wasn't someone easy to bully.

"What's wrong with Wang Yuan?" Zhou Xiao Mei came to a halt and asked Zhou Er Ni.

"What matter? It's just that two new accountants have been recruited. One looks pretty." Zhou Er Ni merrily told.

"This isn't nothing!" Zhou Xiao Mei gave a pointed glare, "What kind of identity does Wang Yuan have? He's young and handsome now. On top of handsome, he's rich. Such a man is a sweet cake to those restless women!"

"How can this be? Her second brother-in-law isn't that kind of person. What kind of household was Wang Family? Can he be fascinated by flowers and grasses?" Mother Weng couldn't help utter.

Zhou Er Ni didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She looked at her little aunt and said, "Youngest Aunt, you worry too much. Wang Yuan doesn't have those thoughts. He's teaching me to drive recently."

"He's going to buy you a car?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"He said once I got the license, he will buy one for me so that I can drop by whenever I want." Zhou Er Ni smiled.

Mother Weng spoke: "I had said that her second brother-in-law's eyes aren't so shallow. The twins are cute. Even when he doesn't think of anything else, he has to think about his two children."

The few women talked while taking a soak. After the hot spring, they ate a snack. Only then they went home in content.

First, Mother Weng was sent back. Then she sent Zhou Er Ni to the garment factory. Finally she brought Zhou Xiao Mei home.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin had moved out and lived by themselves since '86.

Her home wasn't as spacious as Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. Still, it was more than enough.

"This is this month's dividend. I almost forgot." Lin Qing He gave her two hundred yuan in large note and said.

This hundred-yuan bill was issued just last year.

Zhou Xiao Mei have shares in one of her tea shop. Each month, she settled it with Zhou Xiao Mei. Before, she invested 3,000 yuan. Now the capital had been fully recovered and began to receive dividends.

"Thank you Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei jollily said after taking the money.

"Watch Father and Mother's side a little bit," Lin Qing He spoke.

"I know. Don't worry." Zhou Xiao Mei waved her hand.

Lin Qing He drove back. Zhou Xiao Mei took the money home. At this time, Su Da Lin was already at home and was turning the land over in the backyard. He planned to grow some vegetables that could be used as buns' stuffing.

Chapter 625: Irresponsible attitude of standing aloof

“Where’s your dad?” Zhou Xiao Mei asked her eldest daughter who was doing homework as soon as she got home.

“Dad is in the backyard.” Su Ya replied.

Zhou Xiao Mei went over. The ploughing was most done. They can plant leeks in a few days.

There was also a vegetable garden at Father Zhou and Mother Zhou’s side. Basically, they can’t finish it and would bring it here. So her backyard was used to grow vegetables for bun’s stuffing.

Seeing his wife’s return, Su Da Lin grinned and spoke, “Did… you eat yet?”

“I have. When will Uncle and Aunt arrive?” Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

“Tom… tomorrow.” Su Da Lin sighed softly.

He couldn’t understand why his cousin’s family reach this step when they were all doing well.

How good was their life? The business was very stable. The shop was about to be bought with the money pooled. Seeing that the shop will be in their hand, they stabilize a few years before buying a house. Then it was time to move the household registration. Life couldn’t get any better.

But they stirred up so many trouble.

Zhou Xiao Mei just asked about the time and didn’t talk about other things. She planned to arrange for Uncle and Aunt to live here and then let her two sons live there with their maternal grandparents.

Zhou Xiao Mei respected Su Da Lin’s Uncle and Aunt.

Not to mention the gratitude of taking care of Su Da Lin in the earlier years, even after she married, the two elders took care of her too. When they called before, they called them to come here. But they didn’t come because they were worried about causing trouble. Never thought they would come over because of this.

Things change.

Zhou Xiao Mei went in to look for the ledger. Got to track the accounts. Now she and Da Lin both keep track of the family’s income source.

Zhou Xiao Mei was very satisfied with the 220 yuan income from the tea shop.

With her fourth sister-in-law’s care, the family can earn 200 or so yuan extra a month. Sometimes more and less. Still, no matter what, 200 or so yuan was certain.

The capital she invested in it before had returned. Now she was getting was profit.

Without her doing anything, she can receive dividend every month. It went without saying Zhou Xiao Mei was delighted.

The business of the bun shop wasn’t bad now. Even though it was fine, there was a limit. The income of eight to nine hundred yuan was pretty good.

But now that the children were getting older, the pressure of school tuition, school supplies, living expenses, etc., wasn’t small.

An extra income every month will naturally reduce some of the pressure and they can save some.

After she had tallied up the account, she came over to her father and mother’s side.

Father Zhou and old Wang were playing chess. Mother Zhou was learning Beijing opera. This was the new entertainment of these old lady recently. Many old little ladies in the park were participating, so she can’t fall behind.

In the past two years, whether it was Father Zhou, old Wang, or Mother Zhou, they had aged a lot. Since two years ago, old Wang moved here to live with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

It was spacious here. Enough room for him to live. What’s more, there were three people. It was better to cook.

As for the rest, there was nothing inconvenient.

Zhou Xiao Mei came to talk about her uncle and aunt’s coming.

Naturally Mother Zhou had heard about this matter from her daughter and said: “Let Cheng Cheng and Xun Xun come here to live. Let his uncle and aunt live there.”

Zhou Xiao Mei nodded: “I had the same thought.”

“This is finding something out of nothing and don’t want to live a good life. It’s stabbing a hornet’s nest after eating to their content.” Mother Zhou remarked.

“It can’t be helped. Didn’t he fail to marry a good wife?” Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

In this matter, she was standing on Da Lin’s cousin’s side. He was really not that kind of person. He have a sense of duty. But honestly, the woman in the family wasn’t worthy of him. She was too bitter. On this matter, she didn’t leave him any face.

She made sure all the neighbors knew. Simply lost face logically and on the surface.

“Is there no one from his wife’s family coming,” Mother Zhou asked.

“Of course, they would.” Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

“The divorce is definite?” Mother Zhou said. If the word divorce was mentioned a few years ago, Mother Zhou would find it shameful. She wouldn’t dare to mention it.

But this era was different. A group of little old ladies in the park have nothing to do and would talk about these gossips. So, Mother Zhou had gained immunity. She was nearly a little old lady with wide horizon.

“Reaching to this point, the marriage must be divorced. The three sons below don’t know what to do. Wait for them to come to discuss.” Zhou Xiao Mei spoke.

“I used to think Da Lin’s cousin was a bit more honest and pairing with a more powerful wife is good. Just like your fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law. Never thought they would end up like this.” Mother Zhou shook her head.

“Mother, come on. With the way she is, how can she compare with my fourth sister-in-law? Don’t know how many street my fourth sister-in-law left her behind.” Zhou Xiao Mei gave a contemptuous expression.

Her fourth sister-in-law’s awesomeness wasn’t fake. Nor was it a lie that she got big ideas. But, how did her fourth sister-in-law take care of the family?

When she was in the village in the earlier days, even when there was no money left at home, she had to take care of her own man and her children.

What about Da Lin’s cousin-in-law? Wasn’t she a virtuous person? In recent years, because of making money, she learnt mahjong from somewhere and played it everyday. Did she have time for family?

What’s more, she heard that once she was home, she would disliked this and disdained that. Then it was the quarrel. Was this how one live life?

“Your fourth sister-in-law’s kind is really hard to find outside.” Mother Zhou smugly said.

The older they get, the more they feel that such a daughter-in-law like Fourth’s wife was difficult to find. She respect them two elders and cultivates her sons into talents.

Before when they were in the village, she took it all in. When her son ate meat, she ate cucumbers and tomatoes.

Lin Qing He, who got home, didn’t know that her mother-in-law and sister-in-law were taking turns boasting about her. Right now, she was cutting apples and dividing them into four.

Mainly to make it convenience for little Mi Mi.

She took a piece and ate it very ladylike. Lin Qing He washed one for Zhou Qing Bai and ate the other three-quarter by herself.

“Mom, you have finished eating.” Little Mi Mi said with half left in her mouth as she looked at her mom.

“Yes. If you still want to eat after you finish eating, Mom will cut it for you.” Lin Qing He responded.

Little Mi Mi nodded. When she finished eating, she didn’t want any more. She grabbed a doll and combed its hair.

Zhou Qing Bai’s expression went soft.

Lin Qing He said, “Do you know about Da Lin’s cousin’s matter?”

“I heard from my parents when I sent dumplings over yesterday.” Zhou Qing Bai nodded. Because it was far away, he didn’t bring it up at home.

“Got any opinion?” Lin Qing He looked at him.

Zhou Qing Bai didn’t take it seriously. But when he heard this, he turned to his wife and then stated very desperately, “It has nothing to do with me.”

The irresponsible attitude of standing aloof couldn’t be any more obvious.

Chapter 626: Torn apart family

Lin Qing He couldn’t help but want to laugh when she saw him like this.

What was the meaning of this expression of being afraid of getting eaten by her.

“Talk me more.” Lin Qing He said.

Although it was other people’s family matter, it was still necessary to use it as a negative teaching material for her own family.

“I heard Mother brought it up. I don’t know the specific. Da Lin’s cousin-in-law didn’t care about the family, so his cousin found another outside.” Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife and spoke.

“And then.” Lin Qing He nodded.

“Purely don’t want to live their good day and got stuffed to the brim with food.” Zhou Qing Bai continued.

No wonder he was his mother’s son. The thoughts and explanations were the same.

It was a rough journey to get to this point. Seeing that the wind and wave were going to rise, the two of them acted up. Do they still want the good life?

Throwing eggs, making chicken fly, and dogs jump. Wasn’t this being overstuffed?

“Our family’s life is hard-won. I cherish it. If anyone dares to disturb our family’s life, I will be the first one to disagree.” Zhou Qing Bai declared.

Lin Qing He was satisfied with his attitude. She rewardingly stroked his stomach and spoke, “Are you hungry?”

“Just finish an apple.” Zhou Qing Bai gazed at her.

“En, we’ll go over this later.” Lin Qing He smiled.

“Dad, you got to eat more. There is no flesh.” Little Mi Mi who was combing the doll’s hair raised her face and looked at her dad and said.

One of her classmate’s dad was very fat and got a lot of flesh. She was a little envious.

Lin Qing He: “…your dad is just right like this.”

Zhou Qing Bai’s current weight was fit. Neither fat nor thin,. He always exercised.

The fattest time in his life was probably during her postnatal confinement. That was the pinnacle of his life. Lin Qing He estimated that at that time, he must be two hundred jins and up.

But now, one hundred and fifty-five jins. With his height, this was a very healthy weight.

“No meat.” Little Mi Mi came over with her doll and said with some regret.

Lin Qing He took in her man’s resolve seem to loosen and want to gain weight in order to satisfy his daughter’s wishes.

“Stop right there. She say the wind is rain and you become as fat as before, then don’t sleep with me. Just camp on the floor by yourself.” Lin Qing He stated.

“Mom, Dad can sleep with me.” Mi Mi looked at her.

“Then you camp on the floor too.” Lin Qing He responded.

Mi Mi didn’t want to sleep on the floor. She wanted to sleep on the bed, so she sighed: “Then Dad, don’t get fat.”

Don’t look at her with her young age. She can communicate properly and was very clever.

It was precisely because of this that Zhou Qing Bai, the old father, doted her dearly. It can be said that she was the root of his life.

“I have stewed chicken soup tonight. You can eat more. Your dad isn’t allowed to get fat, but you can.” Lin Qing He spoke.

Mi Mi nodded. Then she would eat more and try to make herself fat. She won’t need to envy others.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned. He was contented.

Life was very peaceful. However, the peace was broken when Su Da Lin’s uncle and aunt arrived.

Because the children were this old, wasn’t it a joke to get divorced now?

So whether it was Su Da Lin’s uncle and aunt or his cousin’-in-laws parents, they all persuaded them to reconcile.

But after so much trouble, Su Da Lin’s cousin really couldn’t endure anymore. He maintained on split off his household registration and was unwilling to continue this marriage.

The family had already moved their household account to the capital. Last year they moved it. Two thousand more than Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei.

So divorce and the likes needed to be handled here. The whole family was the capital’s resident.

Su Da Lin’s cousin’s determination to divorce was extremely firm. The honest man that had been suppressed for a lifetime, finally broke out without turning back.

On the contrary, it was his fierce and bitter wife who was stunned.

Though she was acted so fierce these days and caused ruckus everyday, she just wanted her man to bow his head. She didn’t want to divorce.

She didn’t expect that her man’s heart was determined to divorce. Even when his parents rushed all the way over, they couldn’t stopped him.

So abruptly, Su Da Lin’s aunt fainted on the spot from anger. She was sent directly to the hospital. What’s more, she entered the emergency room.

When Zhou Xiao Mei came over, helplessness was written all over her face.

“Why are you free to come over? Your aunt is better?” Lin Qing He asked.

“She’s fine.” Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

She was sent to the emergency room on the spot. When she went in, she realized that her aunt was pretending. It made the doctors furious and she received a scolding.

But even though it was an act, it scared people. Still, it didn’t work. Da Lin’s cousin was set on divorcing. It was going to happen. No one can stop him.

After splitting the household registration, all the money was left to the female party. The shop and the likes were left to her to manage. He only separated off.

“None of us thought he could be so decisive.” Zhou Xiao Mei commented.

“Got too suffocated.” Lin Qing He indifferently uttered.

Not fighting for money and not grabbing money when moving out of the house. This made her image of Su Da Lin’s cousin’s image improve a lot.

Even his own mother’s sick act can’t frighten him. Giving up like that, there was no turning back. To be able to force someone to this point, his wife was capable.

“Isn’t that right? It is better to divorce, since they can’t keep going on.” Zhou Xiao Mei said.

“How are the children distributed?” Lin Qing He asked.

“They are already grown-up. They don’t plan to live with their mom. Instead, get a share of money. They plan to find a shop and a house on their own. Do business on their own.” Zhou Xiao Mei answered.

This family was most torn away like this way. The parents each on their own. The grown-up children didn’t follow anyone and live on their own and make their own money.

“If everything is good, we still have to take care of it on weekdays.” Lin Qinghe said.

“If there character isn’t bad, watch out for them a bit.” Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.

“It’s rare for the two elderly to come here. Even when it was because of this awful matter. Still, what happened had happened. Got to think it through. Maybe it’s better to be separated?” Lin Qing He said.

“En, I told Cheng Cheng take their granduncle and grandaunt around tomorrow.” Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

Su Da Lin’s cousin’s matter didn’t have a big impact on the old Zhou’s side.

For example, the married young couples. They all reflected. If not, they will end up in a divorced situation. The ending was the family getting divided up like this. Who did this benefit? No one!

Therefore, it was the best to live their dutifully and diligently.

Zhou Er Ni went to take the driver’s license test after learning to drive for a week with Wang Yuan. When she was going to take the driver’s license test, Wang Yuan fired the beautiful accountant.

Third came back and brought it up.

Lin Qing He drank the tea as she asked, “Why did did he fire her?”

Chapter 627: Jiang Heng

Zhou Gui Lai wasn’t clear why the accountant was fired. He just heard some rumors from the people in the factory. Saying she was restless when the proprietress went out to learn to drive.

First, she dressed up very beautiful. Then came the big waves, pouty lips, and high-heeled shoes. Coming like this to work, she clearly want to be a vixen.

In addition, she usually acted haughtily despite her low skill. She looked down on this person and that person. She was pretty, but everyone in the garment factory didn’t like her very much. They have a very so-so impression of her.

Far inferior to the proprietress, Zhou Er Ni.

She was kind and friendly. What’s more, she was gentle and generous. She never flaunted around. The important thing was that the lady boss showed friendly attitude when see them.

So this time, when the restless beautiful accountant was fired, many applaud in the background.

“We’re eating lamb hot pot today. Invite your second brother-in-law over for dinner.” Lin Qing He smilingly instructed.

She knew that the accountant must have started to seduce him. That was why Wang Yuan fire her. Still, Lin Qing He was satisfied with this approach.

In the evening, Wang Yuan came with the twins.

The fragrant mutton hot pot was particularly flavorful. The sauce made by Lin Qing He was very delicious when dipped in it.

The accountant wasn’t brought. Lin Qing He said to Wang Yuan: “Your uncle and I want to take Mi Mi out to travel in a few days. When the time comes, help me keep an eye.”

Wang Yuan’s grandfather was in Hainan. However, Lin Qing He had no plans to talk about going to Hainan at the moment. They’ll see later.

Wang Yuan agreed and said, “Auntie, your guys live is a little too unrestrained. You always have to travel once or twice a year.”

The year before last, Mi Mi was still young, so they didn’t go out. But since last year, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took Mi Mi out twice. This year shy will be taken out again. There was no doubt.

“When Er Ni come back for the driving lesson, can’t you also take them out and explore around.” Lin Qing He replied with a grin.

Wang Yuan had that plan. Thinking, when Er Ni comes back in time, they will follow along?

Apparently Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bi didn’t want to wait. After a few days, the two, who were ready, set off with their little girl.

As soon as the couple left, Third started preparing to come to the Hai City. He didn’t need Ma Cheng Min.

“Are you sure you don’t need me to go?” Ma Cheng Min said helplessly.

“No need. You watching here is enough.” Zhou Gui Lai waved his hand.

He brought a batch of goods and a helper to Hai City. He only operated one tea shop first.

There was a recruitment. One of them was introduced by Grandpa Jiang. He was a nephew of old Jiang Family. He graduated from high school. He was 23 years old and was recently laid off.

“Grandpa Jiang’s grandnephew, Jiang Heng?” Zhou Gui Lai asked.

Jiang Heng was 1.8 meters tall. A little shorter than Zhou Gui Lai. Still, it wasn’t too short. He appeared gentle. He nodded and said, “It’s me.”

“Although you are introduced by Grandpa Jiang, I need to see what you are capable of. If you got the capability, I will promote own family. If you aren’t capable, then I will not keep you. I have told you upfront.” Zhou Gui Lai stated.

“I know.” Despite seeing his young age, Jiang Heng took in his strictness and didn’t underestimate him.

What’s more, he knew the salary here. He was very satisfied, so he wanted to stay. He wasn’t too young. However, he didn’t have a stable income. He had none of the four major household items needed to marry a wife.

The conditions in his family were generally poor. His eldest brother got married last year and had already spent most of the family’s money on four major household items.

He was laid off again this year. This job came at the right time.

Zhou Gui Lai didn’t continue on this anymore. He told him some knowledge about tea: “You have to write down all of this knowledge. When a customer come to ask, you have to be able to say what kind of tea, what taste, and what effect.”

Saying wasn’t enough. He even guided him to sit down and make tea. He had to familiarize it to get into this industry.

Zhou Gui Lai observed his seriousness in learning and was quite satisfied. He spoke, “Which cousin of Xiao Geng are you?”

“Second Paternal Cousin.” Jiang Heng answered.

“Then you should learn well. The rules in the shop are how things to be handled. Don’t be laze around. Honestly work and you won’t do badly in the future. As for the rest, I won’t talk. But this store manager position. If you have ability, I can promise you the position of a store manager.” Zhou Gui Lai stated.

Jiang Geng looked at him.

“This is only the first tea shop. If you have the ability to become a store manager, your salary will be higher than that of ordinary employees. Ordinary employees are 130. Your salary is 180. But you have to be worthy of your salary. “Zhou Gui Lai continued.

“I will manage it well.” Sitting upright, Jiang Heng vowed.

Before, his salary was only 120. He didn’t expect that the salary here was so high.

“Today, I’ll recruit you first. Get familiar with it first. Tomorrow you will recruit other employees with me. I need other employees trained. I don’t have a lot of time, so you have to take over as soon as possible.” Zhou Gui Lai said.

He gave Jiang Geng a few lists. All of which were the flavors and effects of various teas, as well as the selling price. He told him to go to memorize it before dismissing him.

It went without saying, he gave him some tea and let him take it home to make his own tea. The tea seller must also know how to make tea. Otherwise, he won’t know how to make when the guests want to sample a cup of tea. Won’t that be a joke then?

Although people who buy tea generally know how to drink tea, this art of making was necessary.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went south with their little daughter, Zhou Gui Lai began the operation in Hai City.

Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang only knew later.

When knowing that Third had opened shop in Hai City, Mother Zhou spoke, “Isn’t there a lot of shops here? Why did he go to Hai City to open one?”

She couldn’t keep track how many shops fourth’s family own, Still, there were many.

With so many here, do they have to go to Hai City to open one?

“The capital is the capital. Hai City is Hai City. It’s not the same,” said Father Zhou uttered.

“This way there are another path. Hai City is also developed and prosperous. I saw it when I went to travel. Opening a shop over there won’t do badly.” Old Wang commented.

He and Father Zhou had went on a trip with Third the year before last. Hai City was quite developed.

Father Zhou nodded.

“But it’s so far away. Won’t be easy to manage.” Mother Zhou remarked.

“Now that the transportation is so convenient, it takes only one day to go back and forth. What’s more, they can train manager-level management. As long as the accounts are done well, they don’t need to do everything by themselves.” Old Wang explained.

“So it’s like that.” Mother Zhou nodded. She didn’t understand this. She remembered Second and uttered: “I don’t know what Er Wa is up to recently. He haven’t come back after the Lantern Festival.”

Chapter 628: Second's girlfriend

What was Second up to now?

He was already working as a secretary in the relevant department under the arrangement of his prospective father-in-law. He had just taken over this position this year. He still didn't understand many things and needed guidance from his prospective father-in-law.

Zhou Xuan's original goal was to be a teacher. But life was like this. Occasional changes will make one's original life go out of track.

Zhou Xuan's path was completely different from the original plan.

Originally Zhou Xuan was an eloquent speaker and got smart brain. Lin Qing He used to worry about whether he would go astray.

Now he entered this place, his dancing attractively in long-sleeved dress ability in his bones was revealed.

There was no need to purposely flatter and please people. Neither overbearingly nor self-effacingly working. Still, everyone had a good impression of him.

Coupled with his prospective father-in-law's, the journey was smooth. Still, there was a lot to get familiar with and a lot to learn.

On this day, it was a day off. He wanted to go home.

Although he was quite used to it here, he was definitely homesick after such a long a long time.

His girlfriend's name was He Mian Mian. Though her name was Mian Mian, she wasn't a meek person. She was someone with a strong personality.

Of course she wasn't the type to bully the weak and look down on people. However, her temperament was a bit arrogant.

But when she was around Zhou Xuan, she was really gentle and soft.

This heiress had meet her counterforce. She was originally someone could take on oil tanks by herself. But when she was by Zhou Xuan's side, she didn't even have the strength to tear open the ice cream packaging bag.

Of course this was an exaggeration. Still, you get the meaning.

Between the two, He Mian Mian was the pursuer. This old saying was well said.

Men chasing women was crossing the mountain, women chasing men was recovering barriers yarn. He Mian Mian was pretty and got a good family background. There was no complaint about her treatment toward Second. When she went home with Second, she was respectful to the elders, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He.

In fact, the accommodation conditions in the apartment building were quite so-so. Still, she didn't disdain when Zhou Xuan brought her over.

The main reason was because her eyes weren't the kind to randomly look around and wander.

On top of that, Zhou Xuan liked her. If he didn't, he wouldn't have brought her. So the family had no objection.

"Are you going back today?" He Mian Mian came over to look for him early in the morning.

Although Zhou Xuan came here to recognize the family, he hadn't gotten engaged yet. He planned to wait until his eldest brother gets married this year. Then he will come to get engaged. Afterward, get married next year or the year after.

So he currently lived outside by himself. There was an allocated benefit accommodation vacant. He lived here. It was quite spacious.

"It's been a long time since I went back. It's time to go back and have a look." Zhou Xuan replied.

"Then you don't want to go to the movies with me. You are very busy every day. And I didn't bother you. Now you a rare holiday." He Mian Mian looked at him.

"I'll go back. I'll be back in the afternoon and we'll go see it in the evening," Zhou Xuan said.

He Mian Mian also wanted to go shopping or something. But it obvious that he wanted to go back. So she stated, "Then I will go back with you!"

Then go back together. He Mian Mian drove her family's car out. Zhou Xuan spoke, "Eldest Brother don't need it."

"I told Eldest Brother. He said he'll lend it to me for a day." He Mian Mian grinned.

Zhou Xuan didn't say anything. However, he drove the car. The two of them returned.

It was only after coming back did he find out his parents had taken his youngest sister to travel.

"Then we just missed Uncle and Aunt." He Mian Mian said.

"Where's Third?" Zhou Xuan asked.

"Third gone to Hai City. The tea business there has to be managed. He is going to open the shop and train employees." Ma Cheng Min answered.

"Why didn't you go together?" Zhou Xuan said.

"Third said he doesn't need me to go. He can handle it by himself and told me watch this side." Ma Cheng Mmin explained.

"It's good to let him practice." Zhou Xuan nodded.

Dad and Mom had gone to travel. His younger brother had gone to Hai City. Eldest hadn't returned home yet. In the end, Zhou Xuan went over to his grandparents and his god-grandfather's side.

Mother Zhou hadn't met He Mian Mian yet. She didn't come here last year. So she still didn't know about his girlfriend.

So when she saw her grandson bring a girlfriend back, one can't describe how delighted she was. She took He Mian Mian's hand and uttered, "I was wondering where Er Wa went these days. It turned out to be with you. I'm relieved."

"Er...Er Wa?" Stunned, He Mian Mian looked at her boyfriend.

"Ahem, nickname." Zhou Xuan coughed dryly and told.

He Mian Mian was pulled inside by Mother Zhou. Mother Zhou praised her: "What's your name? This hand is really white and tender."

"Grandmother, my name is Mian Mian." He Mian Mian smiled.

"You came from the apartment, right? Come to think of it, we were discourteous. Er Wa's parents took their little girl around to travel. They have to travel every year. So much business at home weren't watch. Once you get married in the future, you have to help," Mother Zhou prattled on.

He Mian Mian had previously heard that Zhou Xuan's younger brother was going to open up business in Hai City. This time she heard the elderly brought it up and wondered: "Is there a lot of business?"

"Didn't you tell Mian Mian?" Mother Zhou looked at her grandson in surprise.

"Our family can't compare to hers," Zhou Xuan said.

He really hadn't mention to He Mian Mian about the situation at home and He Mian Mian didn't ask too much. He didn't think it necessary to excessively talk about it because the situation at home wasn't complicated.

As for the family's business, there were indeed a lot of them. Still, Zhou Xuan didn't think there was anything to say.

So He Mian Mian had always thought that her boyfriend's family conditions were well-off, but not wealthy.

He Mian Mian gave her boyfriend a slight bitter gaze.

"It's incomparable to your eldest brother's." Zhou Xuan honestly remarked.

Her eldest brother opened a factory. A machinery factory. Which was a veritable heavy industry.

His family's were all regarded as light industries. Incomparable.

"Mian Mian's family is that rich?" Mother Zhou looked at He Mian Mian in surprise.

"Richer than ours." Zhou Xuan nodded.

He Mian Mian responded, "Don't listen to his nonsense, Grandmother. My house isn't oozing oil the way he said it."

Mother Zhou laughed: "Have lunch at Grandmother's place. Grandmother will kill a chicken to stew for you as a nourishment."

He Mian Mian glanced at Zhou Xuan. Seeing that he had no objection, she nodded and replied: "Then I'll trouble Grandmother."

"No trouble at all. Grandmother is overjoyed that you're willing to come over for a meal with Er Wa." Mother Zhou grinned.

Eldest grandson dated a graduate nurse. Er Wa dated a heiress. Mother Zhou's heart was in bliss.

"You two sit down first. I will go out and shop for groceries." Mother Zhou stood up and said.

As she spoke, she carried the vegetable basket. She went to the backyard, grabbed a chicken to get someone else to do it, and went out. She had to buy fresh fish to stew and eat.

"What else didn't you tell me?" He Mian Mian stared at Zhou Xuan and accused.

"There are only those businesses at home. Nothing else." Zhou Xuan answered.

Chapter 629: So, a second generation rich

He Mian Mian didn’t dare to take his words this time, and said, “More specifically, I’m the first to not even know what kind of business one’s boyfriend’s family does and how many.”

Last time her mom asked her, what did Zhou Xuan’s family do? She couldn’t answer at the time, so she said opened a shop and became a self-employed trader.

She didn’t know about other shops, just the dumpling shop. She didn’t dare to tell her mom in detail because she was afraid that her mom would be unwilling and stop them.

She put her effort into praising him for being talented and studious. For looking handsome, tall, and humorous in conversation. In short, praise her match as perfect in every aspect.

Her mom was easier to fool. Like this, her attention was really diverted.

After all, Zhou Xuan had no flaw. When she brought him back to see her parents, they liked him. And they knew that his education was so high. Her dad wanted to train him.

This year he only temporarily suspended his study and went to work in the department to get used to it.

But He Mian Mian didn’t know that the conditions in his family were so good.

Seeing that she really wanted to know, Zhou Xuan used his fingers and counted.

There were clothing shops, dumpling shop, beverage shop, cigarette shop, and tea shops.

“Also during the New Year, the shop I got the fish gelatin, abalone and sea cucumber sell dried seafood.” Zhou Xuan gave a general overview.

He Mian Mian was stunned, alright. She thought her boyfriend was a poor boy. Even if he wasn’t poor, he would be well-off at most. Who knew there was so much business in his family!

“They’re not very profitable. Can’t compare with your family.” Zhou Xuan stated.

“You really know how to hide.” He Mian Mian hit him lightly. He didn’t tell her anything. When her mom asked, she didn’t know how to answer.

“Nothing to say. Those aren’t mine. It’s my parents’.” Zhou Xuan said.

“Even when it’s Uncle and Aunt’s, it’s your assets. You have to tell me the truth.” He Mian Mian maintained.

Zhou Xuan nodded: “I will pay attention later.”

“However, Uncle and Aunt is so rich. Why are they still living in the apartment building?” He Mian Mian asked.

“This year, they probably going to move to the courtyard dwelling this year. The furniture there is almost complete.” Zhou Xuan responded.

“Huh? A courtyard dwelling too?” He Mian Mian’s eye popped out.

Her family also lived in a courtyard dwelling. It was because it was a courtyard dwelling, she understood the value of it.

Speaking of this courtyard dwelling, Lin Qing He felt very emotional.

Since buying the first courtyard dwelling, she had been planning to buy a second one. Until this year, she still hadn’t heard any news. It was really hard to find a courtyard dwelling.

The price of courtyard dwelling couldn’t compare to back then. It cost 130,000 yuan to buy this double entry courtyard dwelling.

But now such a courtyard dwelling can be said to be priceless.

The price had skyrocketed. And there were very few available. Perhaps in other places, but Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai failed to encountered them.

The courtyard dwelling had been bought for so many years. They would get people to clean it up. However, they haven’t lived in it. They planned to move in this year.

Many of part had been rebuilt over there. The flower gardens and the likes were sorted. There was a plan to hire a nanny.

The furniture was all brand new.

“Don’t look at me with such an expression. My brothers and I only learned this this year. My parents actually bought a courtyard dwelling.” When seeing his girlfriend’s reaction, Zhou Xuan said.

He Mian Mian was really convinced. And she was called Young Miss. This was an actual Young Master. He was careless about these things at home?

For an ordinary courtyard dwelling at the moment, it cost 200,000 yuan. For a better one, it was definitely 300,000 yuan and up.

If one can afford a courtyard dwelling, that household must be wealthy.

And she had thought she was dating a second generation poor…

“Are there any other relatives in the family? You have to tell me about these too.” He Mian Mian continued.

He was helpless. Still, this was his marriage partner. She should know about it, so he answered.

There were a few uncles and aunts over at their old hometown. Cousins too. But the main family was at the capital city’s side. After all, they rarely go back to their hometown.

“My parents bought this place a long time ago. Now my grandparents and god-grandfather live here together. The side nearby is Youngest Uncle and Youngest Aunt’s house. I will take you over to see later. Also, my second elder cousin sister and second elder cousin brother-in-law. The one that gave birth to twins.”

“My youngest aunt’s family opened a steamed bun shop. She also got a share in our tea shop. Not a lot. My mom and her have a tight relationship, so she was pulled in. Second Cousin Brother-in-law’s family is more powerful. His family is all in politics. Your parents might have heard of them. Second Cousin Brother-in-law gone out alone and opened a garment factory by himself. The factory has nearly a thousand workers.”

“There’s nothing to say about my eldest brother. I don’t know if he will be promoted this year. But judging by his tone, he will get promoted. If he is promoted this year, he will be a major. He probably will marry to his childhood sweetheart this year. We all know Sister Mei Jia. She work as the head nurse over there.”

That was it. As for the rest, nothing.

Zhou Xuan knew that his parents had bought a lot of real estate in Hai City. He felt that it wouldn’t be less the capital’s side. However, he didn’t mention these things.

It wasn’t too late to talk about it later.

But after what he said, this family was obviously very strong.

Before today, He Mian Mian had a completely different impression of his family.

“You, Second Young Master, are too low-key.” He Mian Mian didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

She naturally knew that her boyfriend got quite an aura. He had that kind of noble son’s taste. Who knew, he was indeed a noble son.

“There is nothing low-key or not. Life just goes on as usual.” Zhou Xuan responded.

He really didn’t feel anything about it. Maybe it was because he was used to it. Of course, the most important thing was that he had to fight on his own.

The family gave him a good childhood and gave him favorable conditions when he grew up. He should do the rest by himself. This was very obvious.

So he never mentioned these things to He Mian Mian.

However, He Mian Mian could let her heart settle back into place. With such a family and such capability, her mom will have no reason to oppose her and him being together.

After a while, Father Zhou and old Wang came back. They went to the park to play chess. Right now was about time to return.

When they got back, they saw Zhou Xuan and He Mian Mian.

“Grandfather, God-grandfather.” Zhou Xuan greeted and introduced them to He Mian Mian.

He Mian Mian called out: “Hello Grandfather. Hello God-grandfather. I’m He Mian Mian.”

With one look, Father Zhou and old Wang knew this was their grandson’s match. They were overjoyed and smilingly acknowledged her. Then they sat down to make tea for her.

Zhou Xuan took over and brew the tea. Shortly after the two old men reached home, Mother Zhou returned with the fish and the slaughtered chicken.

Chapter 630: Hainan's trip

He Mian Mian ate at this side.

She didn’t know how to cook. The auntie at home did it. Also, Zhou Xuan can cook.

Therefore, He Mian Mian witnessed another skill of her boyfriend. Her big watery eyes were full of admiration.

The whole chicken didn’t need to be stewed. Half was stewed. Half was stir-fried. The chicken was fried with potatoes. There were a batch of early-maturing cabbage and leeks in the backyard. Egg was scrambled with leek. Fat residue was fried with cabbage. There was also a soy sauce stewed fish.

For noon, it was white flour buns, which were also steamed in the pot.

When they were all brought out, every dish smelled wonderful.

This culinary skill had stunned He Mian Mian. Both eyes had red hearts, especially after eating this. The taste wasn’t worse than those made by her family’s nanny and auntie!

“Er Wa is amazing,” Mother Zhou beamed.

“En En!” He Mian Mian vigorously nodded. It was amazing. She didn’t know that he could cook before!

“The few brothers can cook and it’s delicious.” Father Zhou stated.

“Er Wa’s culinary is the best.” Old Wang nodded.

Zhou Xuan smiled: “No matter how good it is, it can’t beat my mom’s.”

The reason why the brothers knew how to cook was because their mom taught them. Even when the brothers were spoiled in terms of mentally and materialistically since young. When they want football, a football was bought. When they want children books and the likes, they got it.

Still, their mom would never spoil them when in comes to what they should do. Because of this, all three brothers can cook.

And the cooking skills were pretty good.

“Mian Mian, eat more. Once you get married in the future, let him cook what you want to eat. Come to think of it, his mother who has the foresight and rained them well for you daughters-in-law in advance.” Mother Zhou laughed. Da Wa’s match can’t cook too well. Er Wa’s looked like a young miss. Those hands were delicate. Needless to say, she definitely can’t cook. One can tell when seeing her eat so happily.

Speaking of this, Mother Zhou got to admit Fourth’s wife was really prescient.When the grandchildren were young, she trained them to chop vegetables and scrubbing pots. At that time, she felt distressed for her grandsons. Even talked about it.

What’s more, it was illogical for boys to do these things.

However, Fourth’s wife said it was fine to do it. Not only washing the dishes, washing the pot and cutting vegetables, but also learning how to cook rice and vegetables.

At that time, she asked why they were learning this?

Fourth’s wife said that after learning this, it will be much easier to get a wife.

Look. Wasn’t this fulfilled right now?

Both Da Wa’s girlfriend and Er Wa’s girlfriend weren’t good at cooking. However, the brothers can was enough.

If they didn’t, wouldn’t they have to miss out? Regardless of whether it was Da Wa’s girlfriend or Er Wa’s girlfriend, they were wonderful in all aspect other than cooking.

He Mian Mian was very full and satisfied. Mother Zhou grinned and said, “Would you like to drink another bowl of chicken soup?”

“Thank you, Grandmother. But I can’t drink it anymore. Grandmother, you drink more.” He Mian Mian jollily replied.

Mother Zhou smiled and spoke: “I don’t bother to cook by myself now. Two years ago, his mother said she’ll hire a nanny for us. Just for three meals a day, I wasn’t willing to agree. This year, I didn’t want to move. So I planned to let his mother arrange one for us.”

“If it weren’t for you being uncomfortable with outsiders, it should have been arranged long ago.” Zhou Xuan said.

Mother Zhou merrily stated, “Let’s arrange one this year.”

Oh, truly a sin. She had to be served by someone even for a meal. She had become an old lady of the landlord’s house.

After eating, Zhou Xuan cleaned the pots and bowls before taking He Mian Mian to visit other people’s homes.

Back to Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai.

Right now, they were still in the train going south.

There were a lot of stocks in the space. Basically, they don’t buy anything at the train station. Still, Zhou Qing Bai ate the train’s chicken drumstick lunch set.

Lin Qing He and little Mi Mi ate something prepared by herself.

Of course, she still have to avoid the little girl when she take it out of the space. She dare not underestimate her due to her young age and think she won’t understand.

“Dad, eat orange.” Little Mi Mi likes to travel very much. Not acting up at all. She took an orange from the bag and asked her dad to peel it.

Zhou Qing Bai peeled it for her. Little Mi Mi didn’t hog it to herself. She fed her dad. Then her mom. Only then she ate the rest with satisfaction. She stuck to the window and looked at the scenery out the window.

“Fast. Fast. Huhu and it’s gone.” Mi Mi commented.

“Mi Mi, take a nap after eating.” Lin Qing He said.

“Mi Mi is not sleepy. Mi Mi just woke up and couldn’t fall asleep.” Mi Mi refused.

Though she said she wasn’t sleepy, she fell asleep in her dad’s arms shortly later. She hadn’t slept for few hours. Not like what she said just now.

“Put her on the soft sleeper. Holding her like that, you will feel stiff on top of uncomfortable.” Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai put the little girl on the soft bed and spoke, “Tired?”

“Not tired.” Lin Qing He was really not tired. She grabbed a book and started reading. As for Zhou Qing Bai, he took the newspaper out and read the newspaper. From time to time, he checked up on his daughter.

The couple spent a few days on the train before they arrived in Guangdong Province. After they arrived, they didn’t rush to catch a boat to Hainan. They stayed there for two days. Basically, taking it easy.

After all, they’ve been on the train for so many days. The adults were fine. It was just worried that Mi Mi can’t stand it.

They took the little girl around to play around and ate a lot of delicious food. It made the little girl feel over the moon.

Originally, it was two days of taking it slow, but Zhou Qing Bai, who doted his daughter, extended the stay to four days.

Lin Qing He didn’t stop him either. Four days it was then. After the stay, they caught a ride to the port.

From Guangdong Province to Hainan at this time, it was necessary to take a boat. The boat wasn’t small. Just when they arrived, they encountered a boat that was going to depart.

So they hopped on the boat.

“Will you get seasick?” Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai and their daughter.

If they do, it will be difficult. But fortunately, neither father nor daughter would. They adapted very well.

Especially little girl Mi Mi. She was hyped up.

“Dad, it’s all water.”

“This is the sea.”

“Then what are we riding? Is it a car?”

“This is called a ship, a sea ship.”

“So much water. How can you finish drinking it?”

“This is sea water. It’s bitter and salty, so you can’t drink it.”

While the father and daughter had their Q&A, Lin Qing He took out the camera. It was a cheap and compact one. She took a photo of them.

She had taken a lot of photos along the way, especially in the previous few days. The little girl was riding on her father’s shoulder with a happy face.

The smell of the sea was everywhere. Have to say that this was a very comfortable experience.

Chapter 631: Exorbitant house price

The current temperature in Hainan was around 23 degrees. A very comfortable temperature. Like one was soak in spring breeze.

Although Hainan at this time was still inferior to later generations, it was at its important time of development this year. It was also very lively.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai led Mi Mi off the boat and took in the lively scene of the port.

This year, the number of people wasn’t too much. Still, it can be regarded as lively. Lin Qing He knew that there was be a lot of people watching on the sidelines this year. Starting next year, that was when actual number of hundreds of thousands of people coming here.

The family of three found a place to stay first and took a shower to wash off the smell of the sea on their bodies before going out to eat.

The sea surrounded all side. Naturally, seafood was abundant. Enormous conch with meat that are fresh and delicious. And the price was cheap. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both like it. Little Mi Mi ate a bowl of shrimp congee. The rest, she can’t eat.

The boat ride was probably a bit tiring as the little girl fell asleep shortly after having her fill and laid in her dad’s arm.

Zhou Qing Bai excessively doted her. He changed a position that was comfortable for his daughter and let her continue to sleep.

Lin Qing He was mostly done eating and said, “I’ll hold her. You continue to eat.”

Only then did Zhou Qing Bai pass his daughter to his wife. Then he cleared up the seafood on the table. 70% of the full table of food entered Zhou Qing Bai’s stomach.

Lin Qing He had long known that he liked to eat seafood. Since the seafood here was really fresh, he opened up his stomach.

“With the way of you eat, when we go back, your weight will rise to two hundred jin again.” Lin Qing He laughed on the way back to the hotel.

Zhou Qing Bai responded, “I will go out for a run tomorrow morning.”

The child was tired. The adults were also exhausted. After taking a shower and eating, the whole body felt comfortable. At this time, they went back and rest first.

The rest can be left until after they wake up. Anyway, there was plenty of time. No rush.

The family reached around five o’clock in the evening. At half, little Mi Mi got up and ate a little shrimp dumplings before returning to sleep. They slept until the next morning.

Zhou Qing Bai went for a run. When he returned, Lin Qing He and Mi Mi were getting up, combing their hair, and getting dressed.

“I looked around and asked a few people whether the house prices are still low,” Zhou Qing Bai told.

“How much?” Lin Qing He asked.

“More than thirteen hundred. The good location is fourteen to fifteen hundred.” Zhou Qing Bai answered.

Have to say that this price was really expensive. How much was the current salary level? The wage level in the capital was the highest in the country, but it was only 100 or so yuan a month.

The price of one square meter was one thousand or so yuan. How can those who get salary save money to buy a square meter?

“Let’s check it out later.” Lin Qing He said.

So far, she hadn’t planned to make a move. It was just that she was idle at home. Better to go outside and see if it was different from what she remembered.

Although they have a lot of money now and can make a lot of money every month, money can’t be spent like this. After all, here was so far away from the capital. If they were going to do it, it need to be a decisive cut.

The kind that one didn’t need them to come back after this trip. If not, don’t make the transaction. This way, it can save the heart from worrying.

And instead of throwing the money here at this time, it was better to go to the capital city to take a loan and buy the land that her family Qing Bai liked.

But having a look around didn’t hinder anything.

Zhou Qing Bai sweated from the running, so he took another bath. The family went out to eat seafood congee.

After eating, they started to look at the commercial houses in Hainan. The development here was rapid. These commercial houses were very beautiful.

For the aesthetics of people at the moment, this was indeed flawless.

“You can ask me if you two have any needs. I can answer your questions.” A young man served them and said very politely.

“Hainan has developed rapidly this year. When were these properties built? When we came before, they weren’t here.” Lin Qing He opened her mouth.

“Then you may have came here much earlier. These are all brand-new houses built in the past two years. They are especially suitable for living. Especially our climate, which is evergreen all year round. Couldn’t be any more suitable for living.” This young man smilingly replied.

“We don’t know whether to buy it yet. You are so enthusiastic. Not worried about wasting your words.” Lin Qing He merrily said.

“You don’t need to buy it. I feel Elder Brother and Elder Sister-in-law is wealthy. It’s fine to treat it as making friends.” The young man laughed.

“What’s your name?” Zhou Qing Bai asked.

“My name is Lin Yuan.” The young man nodded.

“That’s a coincidence. I am also surnamed Lin. You can call me Elder Sister Lin.” Lin Qing He said and introduced him to Zhou Qing Bai and their daughter.

The two sides were considered acquaintances. Lin Yuan spoke, “Is Elder Brother Zhou and Elder Sister Lin here for a trip?”

“It can be as a trip. We were surprised at the development of Hainan this year.” Lin Qing He responded.

Lin Yuan had nothing to do with right now, so naturally he can talk more. He really can see that these two weren’t moneyless kind.

Their aura indicated that. As he said, the wealthy kind.

He told them about the development of Hainan this year. Toward the end, he spoke: “Elder Brother, Elder Sister-in-law, want to buy? I think if you buy a house here, you will definitely not regret it. After all, the development is so good now. If I have money, I invest into a set.”

“This set costs one hundred thousand. It’s really not cheap.” Lin Qing He replied.

Although her family’s monthly income was more than 100,000 yuan, she didn’t think it was cheap.

“It is a bit dear. But it will definitely be more expensive in the future.” Lin Yuan stated.

“You are a local. You know Hainan best. We plan to stay here for a few days. Would you like to consider being our tour guide?” Lin Qing He asked.

“Elder Sister-in-law, I still have to go to work.” Lin Yuan immediately uttered.

“How much the salary?” Zhou Qing Bai looked at him and asked.

“The salary is one hundred and twenty.” Lin Yuan didn’t know why this was suddenly asked. Still, he didn’t hide it.

Naturally, the salary wasn’t low. But for him, a married man with a wife and children to raise, it wasn’t much. At least a house can’t be afforded.

“This is one hundred yuan. You can ask for a week off and take us around.” Lin Qing He took out one hundred yuan and gave it to him.

Lin Yuan didn’t expect this to happen. He looked at them. Finally, he gritted his teeth and pushed the money back, saying: “Elder Brother, Elder Sister-in-law came here to travel. It’s a must for me to act as the tour guide. I don’t need the money. It just happens, I can be scheduled a vacation. Count my price for next month, seven days isn’t a big deal.”

Chapter 632: Profited

There was really nothing to see in Hainan right now. Let alone now, or even in the next three years, the value of tourism wasn’t very great.

It went without saying tourists like Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were very rare.

There were a lot of people at the port when they just disembarked. While in other places, there weren’t many.

So Lin Yuan brought them to the central area to watch the scenery of Hainan.

Commercial housing had already been established. This year, Hainan has just separated from Guangdong Province into a special economic zone. Its development hadn’t entered a high-speed stage yet.

The overall performance appeared relatively poor.

But the house price was one thousand or so per square meter. There weren’t many people who can afford it.

A car was hired and they visited a lot of places. In the end, it was in the city center, when Lin Qing He couldn’t help but want to buy a villa. Still, she restrained herself.

After going out for a few days, Lin Yuan didn’t have to spend a penny of expenses. It can be regarded as an accompanying tour member.

When the exploring was over, Lin Qing He gave him 100 yuan and stated: “What’s yours should be yours. You don’t need to push. We may go back tomorrow. I will leave you a phone number. If ther is any large movement here, just call me.”

“This is no problem!” Lin Yuan said quickly.

After strolling around with them these few days, he had gained a lot of knowledge. Though he was born and raised here, he had only heard of many places before. He had benefitted from following.

Moreover, he didn’t need to pay for the meal and the car. Now he received one hundred yuan as a tip. He took a leave of absence for the past seven days. So he profited.

Lin Qing He took out a pen and paper from her bag and wrote a phone number. When he looked at the number, Lin Yuan was surprised: “This number is from the capital? Brother, Sister-in-law, are you from the capital?”

“En.” Lin Qing He nodded.

No other words needed to be said. The couple’s status in Lin Yuan’s mind had raised again. No wonder they were so generous. Turned out to be from the capital city!

“No problem, leave it to me. If there are any new policies here, I’ll call Brother and Sister-in-law.” Lin Yuan promised.

He felt if the opportunity is right, these two will definitely be his big customers. He’ll get commissions accordingly. The more he sell, the more commissions he will get. So he must follow closely.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had taken their little girl around to see the Hainan Province now. Generally speaking, there was nothing outstanding. Only the commercial houses here were indeed unique.

Because right now in the capital, it hadn’t started to build this kind of civilian commercial housing.

In fact, they existed a long time ago, but they were all allocated to the cadres. Not sold to the outside world. The benefit houses weren’t available for sale either.

Except for this commercial house, there was nothing else to bring up. It really hadn’t developed to that time.

Although there was nothing to gain, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took note of what they saw. This side indeed have an opportunity to make money, but it wasn’t the time yet.

Take it easy. First go back and take down that piece of land.

The couple didn’t stay any longer. In the morning of the next day, they went home with the well-fed little Mi Mi.

Of course, Lin Qing He’s space had stocked a lot of local products here. Such as coconut sugar, coconut powder, coconut milk cake, and the likes.

They went back to Guangdong Province by boat. There was no rush to catch the train back. They visited many areas in Guangdong Province.

Guangdong Province deserved to be known as the No. 1 Food Province. Even in this era, a variety of delicacies were constantly available, especially those stewed soups. Lin Qing He felt that she can learn a bit.

Originally they only wanted to stay for a few days, but their feet were stopped by food. Such as morning tea, afternoon tea, and night tea. It was really delicious.

This stay was extended to half a month.

Because they stayed for a long time, little Mi Mi can speak Yangcheng’s Cantonese. She learned it from others. The children’s ability to learn languages was really innate.

Her dad hadn’t caught on after so long. While with her, she can learn it after hearing it. Lin Qing He estimated that if she lived here for a year and a half, she’ll be fluent in Cantonese when she go back and make people suspect where she was from.

The three of them had a good time and embarked on the train home.

Zhou Gui Lai also happened to prepare to return to the capital today.

These days, he had trained a total of nine employees and opened three shops one after another. Each shop was supervised by three people.

Among them, Jiang Heng was the manager of these three tea shops.

Below the store manager was the store supervisor. Below the store supervisor was the team leader. Then the salesperson.

Currently, there was no shop assistant. The three shops only got one store manager and three team leader.

Zhou Gui Lai handed the management over to Jiang Heng. He had requested him to open all the other ten or so tea shops within this year.

And this required manpower. Which he had to oversee.

There were requirements for the amount of profit per store each month. Zhou Gui Lai planned a trip over every month. What was needed to be said was said. As for the rest, Zhou Gui won’t get involved.

He gave a high salary and a high position to Jiang Geng, so he can split off the burden. That way, he didn’t have to worry about everything.

So, he headed to old Jiang’s home to say goodbye and brought Mrs. Xue Mei Li a packaged Hai City’s specialties. Then he returned to the capital.

It was only after coming back did he find out his parents and little sister hadn’t come back yet.

When he came to his grandparent for a meal, he heard his grandmother talk about it.

“Your youngest aunt had came here the day before yesterday and said that your parents are coming back from Guangdong Province. It is estimated that it will take a few days. Won’t be so fast.” Mother Zhou told.

“Definitely doesn’t want to come back after staying there. There is really a lot of food there.” Zhou Gui Lai remarked.

He had taken his grandfather and his god-grandfather to Guangdong Province. He understood how pleasant it was. Only con was that it rained twice in three days.

“How’s the business in Hai City?” Mother Zhou was concerned about this.

“No problem. I hired Xiao Geng’s cousin. He’s a practical man. Won’t do badly at all. I just need to check the performance every month. No need to manage the rest.” Zhou Gui Lai replied.

“That’s good. I was worried about losing money.” Mother Zhou said.

Zhou Gui Lai didn’t dare to tell her that there was really no business for the new stores that had just opened. However, there was no worry since the tea got long shelf life.

In short, when he set a salary for Jiang Geng, he also threw him a bait. That is, he set a profit amount. As long as he reached it, there will be additional rewards and subsidies of twenty yuan, forty yuan, or eighty yuan.

If he had the ability to achieved the profit, he would add these on top of his basic salary of 180 as the store manager. This salary would be at top of the country.

Chapter 633: Third Young Master

Zhou Gui Lai had spent more than 20 days in Hai City this time. Once he reutrned, there was a lot of matters to do. First of all, he checked all the shops under his family’s name and then started to check the accounts.

There were a few income and some expenses. He had to call Ma Cheng Min to ask about it.

Ma Cheng Min gave a reasonable explanation. Plus the amount wasn’t that much. Zhou Gui Lai knew that there would be some small errors, so he didn’t say anything.

As for the income of the shop, they were all directly deposited into the account by Zhou Er Ni, who came back from learning to drive. With one look, Zhou Gui Lai was stunned from it.

The income of his family was truly not low.

Quite impressive.

Once Hai City’s side pick up, business will inevitably reach another level.

Zhou Gui Lai gave instruction to Ma Cheng Min: “Get people to start the renovation for the two shops in Haidian’s side. Also the three shops in Xicheng and Dongcheng’s side needed to be renovated into tea shops.”

“Then we have to recruit more employees.” Ma Cheng Min said.

“Recruit then. Transfer two from the old shop and promote them as the store manager.” Zhou Gui Lai approved.

“Not going to wait for your parents to come back?” Ma Cheng Min asked.

“It’s just a few shops. Can’t I manage it?” Zhou Gui Lai asked rhetorically.

That wasn’t a problem. Ma Cheng Min didn’t continue. He got someone to handle it. Zhou Gui Lai drove over to the tea shop. Zhou Er Ni was there. She was doing the accounts.

Zhou Er Ni had went to learn to drive for a few days and came back after getting the car license. When Zhou Gui Lai wasn’t here, she was assisting Ma Cheng Min in managing the business.

As for the money collected every day, it was directly placed in her hand. Then she will deposit it in Lin Qing He’s account.

“Back? I thought you won’t be so fast.” Zhou Er Ni merrily said.

“Does it need that long. Originally, I could have come back a week in advance. Instead, I stayed a few more days.” Zhou Gui Lai grinned and spoke: “Sister Er Ni, the car outside is yours?”

Zhou Er Ni curled her lips and beamed: “Your second brother-in-law bought it.”

After returning from the driver’s license test, Wang Yuan bought it for her. Now she directly drove to work. And it was very convenient to pick up the twins in the evening.

“Tsk, as expected of a rich man. I’m going to turn sour.” Zhou Gui Lai sat down and laughed.

“It doesn’t count much. Seeing this year’s business, I’m even more sour.” Zhou Er Ni joked.

She bared the responsibility of the account and depositing. Was there a need to say how good the profit was? Last year, there were hundreds of thousands. This year, this business was obviously going to go up.

Of course, this wasn’t surprising. After all, economic conditions were getting better and better. Consumption levels had gone up. Naturally, the profits would too.

Of course, it was also because the shop had been in business for a long time. Its popularity was getting higher and higher. After all, it was taking the quality path.

If the tea wasn’t good, it will not appear in the shop. It was all checked. What’s more, there was return and exchange policy. The attitude was very good, so the reputation was excellent.

Zhou Gui Lai began to boil water to brew tea. He spoke, “This business doesn’t count much. How can it be compared to Second Brother-in-law’s thousand-labor-force factory? That is the veritable daily input turn into gold.”

The two siblings boasted each other’s business. The other employees who heard it couldn’t help but laugh.

Of course, there was nothing to pick at with Wang Yuan’s garment factory. However, the bigger the factory, the greater the pressure. After all, how was it easy to feed a large factory with thousands of people?

It was true that the profit wasn’t small, but there were salaries to be paid every month. That was the true cut-throat cost.

One person was one hundred or so. One thousand people meant one hundred thousand or so. Every month, one hundred thousand labor cost were paid. The profit here was only one hundred thousand. Completely incomparable.

Of course, in this era when salary of two hundred yuan were rare, it went without saying a monthly income of hundreds of thousands was a terrifying amount of income.

When compared with the real high-level, it still had a lot of shortcomings. Can only say it lagged behind those above, but more advanced with the one below.

Zhou Er Ni said: “Would you like to go and take a look at the courtyard dwelling? Yesterday, I went to have a look with your second brother-in-law. The new furniture is ready and got delivered over.”

“Sure. I’ll go and have a look later.” Zhou Gui Lai replied.

“I wonder when Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt bought the courtyard dwelling. It’s very spacious. I almost got lost when I went in.” Zhou Er Ni remarked.

He had visited his own yard. Like a few times. At that time, he got people to rebuild it. He found it very novel.

Because he didn’t know when his family bought such a large courtyard dwelling.

Moreover, it wasn’t an ordinary courtyard. This was a veritable double-entry courtyard. The area was too big. He had asked his parents how much they spent to buy it. However, his parents didn’t tell him. Nor when they bought it. Yep, they hid it well.

After drinking tea with Zhou Er Ni, Zhou Gui Lai drove over to the courtyard dwelling by himself.

The nanny had arrived this month. Although the house owner hadn’t moved in to live yet, she had to clean and take care of the flowers and plants every day. She knew Zhou Gui Lai. When she saw him, she greeted “Third Young Master”.

Zhou Gui Lai stroll around and said, “Auntie, they still have a bookcase to make, right?”

“They said the pinewood has been shipped over. The bookcase is nearly completely and will be delivered soon,” the nanny replied.

“En. My parents will be back in a few days. They will move in when they come back. I will trouble you here.” Zhou Gui Lai said.

“Third Young Master is polite.” The nanny responded.

Zhou Gui Lai didn’t stay long. He drove over to the dry good shop and carried out two jins of dried abalone. Then he brought it to his grandparents to have dinner there.

However, halfway through the drive, Zhou Gui Lai saw a familiar face. Of course, that guy didn’t see him. He was walking on the side of the road.

If this person wasn’t Xu Sheng Qiang, who was?

“Why is he out so soon? Isn’t it until the end of the year?” Zhou Gui Lai didn’t stop and let him be. He just muttered to himself.

It went without saying he didn’t know that Xu Sheng Qiang was released early this morning. The original plan was the end of the year. However, due to obeying the management and performing well, he was release early.

Even though they were cousin, there was nothing to say. Those whose paths are different cannot lay plans for one another. It was like this with brothers, let alone the cousin.

Zhou Gui Lai didn’t bother with him and drove to his grandparent’s place to prepare dinner.

Xu Sheng Qiang came back. Zhang Mei Lian, who watched the shop, was shocked when she saw him.

“Are you unhappy that I’m back?” Xu Sheng Qiang frowned when he saw her startled expression. That place was really not for people to stay. It was enough to stay there once. He didn’t want to go in anymore.

“Qiang Zi, of course I am happy that you can come back.” Zhang Mei Lian concealed her guilty conscience and said quickly: “I was just shocked. Why did you come out early. It can’t be that… that you…”

“I was released, not escaped.” Xu Sheng Qiang stated.

Look at his behavior. His words weren’t as aggressive as before. Obviously, his memory had increased during the over two years there.

Chapter 634: Let's have a baby

Only then did Zhang Mei Lian put a smile on her face. Then she spoke: “Watch here first. I will go to your sister’s side and notify her. She has been thinking about you all the time.”

“I will go by myself…”

“You should rest first. You are tired from the journey back. I’ll just go over.” Zhang Mei Lian hurriedly persisted.

When she finished talking, she picked her bag. Then she came to look for Xu Sheng Mei. At this time, Xu Sheng Mei was naturally not at home. So she saw Zhao Jun.

Zhao Jun raised his eyebrows: “Coming here in broad daylight?”

Zhang Mei Lian anxiously looked around. Only making sure there was no one, she felt relieved and whispered in a hushed voice, “Xu Sheng Qiang is back!”

When Zhao Jun heard this, he let her in and said, “Isn’t it supposed be the end of the year? Why is he back now?”

How was Zhang Mei Lian supposed to know. She hadn’t asked Xu Sheng Qiang for detail. She got a scare when Xu Sheng Qiang came back without warning.

Fortunately, he came back during the day. If he came back at night and Zhao Jun happened to be at home, what should she do?

How was Xu Sheng Qiang to know that three days after he entered prison, Zhao Jun went over to his place at night and stayed behind. Needless to say what happened when a guy and girl stayed together.

And this relationship had continued to this day. It can be said that Zhang Mei Lian was Zhao Jun’s secret lover.

Entering the door of Zhao’s house, Zhang Mei Lian’s hand was pulled by Zhao Jun. She saw that Zhao Jun was calm. She couldn’t help saying, “What to do now?”

“What what to do? Go about as usual.” Zhao Jun said indifferently.

So what if Xu Sheng Qiang came back. He would still sleep his wife. It wasn’t like it’ll get into anything’s way?

Zhang Mei Lian hesitated: “How about we cut it off?”

It didn’t matter when Xu Sheng Qiang wasn’t back because she was also a woman. Her man was locked up and she still got needs.

So that night when Zhao Jun came to see her, she half-pushed and half-allowed it. That was because Xu Sheng Qiang wasn’t back. Now he was back, how can they continue?

What to do when someone discover this?

“What’s there to worry? Just don’t go to your house in the future. We can open a room outside?” Zhao Jun said when he saw her like this.

“I think we should break it off.” Zhang Mei Lian hesitated.

“Can you bear to break it off with me.” Zhao Jun responded with a faint smirk.

Zhang Mei Lian’s face blushed slightly. Honestly speaking, she couldn’t bear to.. Zhao Jun was really good at it. Although it was embarrassing to admit, she really surrendered to his prowess.

“Don’t worry about this. He won’t find out. Let him watch the store. This way, how can he find out?” Zhao Jun said.

Zhang Mei Lian was slightly relieved by his assurance. Then she looked at him and spoke, “Where have you been there these few days? You haven’t been to my place.”

“I have been drinking with friends these days. Why? Do you miss me?” Zhao Jun teased.

Zhang Mei Lian blushed and nodded. Seeing her flirty attitude, Zhao Jun took her to their room on the second floor.

When she came out, it was already half an hour later. Zhang Mei Lian sought Xu Sheng Mei in a merry mood.

Xu Sheng Mei was clueless about this affair. Her brother had been imprisoned for more than two years, and she hadn’t never taken step to Zhang Mei Lian’s side. How can she possibly find out her getting involved with her husband?

But even when she didn’t know, it didn’t affect Xu Sheng Mei’s dislike of her. She felt that her brother’s fighting three times misfortune was due to marrying this woman.

If there was a virtuous wife in the family, how could her brother be so unruly?

“What are you doing here!” Xu Sheng Mei angrily uttered.

“Third Sister, Sheng Qiang is back. I came here to tell to you.” Zhang Mei Lian told.

Xu Sheng Mei froze. Then she said: “Qiang Zi is back? You’re not lying to me?”

“How can I possibly lie to Third Sister. He’s really back.” Zhang Mei Lian confirmed.

“When did he come back? Isn’t this at the end of this year?” Xu Sheng Mei hurriedly said.

Every time she called back, her mother always asked about her son on the phone. Her voice carried sobbing.

Zhang Mei Lian replied: “I don’t know. I had asked. He didn’t escape. Was released.”

Xu Sheng Mei handed over the shop to the employees and left with Zhang Mei Lian.

Although it took a long time, Xu Sheng Qiang didn’t say anything. Compared to before going to prison, Xu Sheng Qiang’s entire temperament had became calm and restrained.

Once Xu Sheng Mei came over, she sobbingly hugged her brother. Xu Sheng Qiang surprisingly didn’t find her annoying. Instead, he said, “Third Sister, I’m fine. I’m already out.”

“It’s good that you’re fine! It’s good that you’re fine” Xu Sheng Mei repeated: “By the way, why did you come out half a year in advance? We haven’t received any news.”

“I obeyed the management inside, completed the task, and admitted my mistakes sincerely. So they let me out in advance.” Xu Sheng Qiang truthfully told.

Xu Sheng Mei was naturally overjoyed. After staying for a long time, she went out to make a call at a phone booth. She wanted to tell her mother about the good news and save her mother from worrying about it.

Xu Sheng Qiang turned to Zhang Mei Lian: “Mei Lian, let’s have a baby.”

During his time in prison, he had thought a lot. He was really too impulsive and ignorant before. Now he wanted to start again and planned to have a child.

With a child, it’ll feel more like a family. Inside, he heard from the other men with families and children. Most of them were looking forward to coming out to be a new man and compensate his wife and children well.

Zhang Mei Lian’s face became stiff when she heard Xu Sheng Qiang’s words.

In the past two years or so, she can basically be certain that she can’t give birth. Because neither she nor Zhao Jun used contraceptives.

Especially when she first got entangled with Zhao Jun. She was hoping Zhao Jun to make her pregnant.

If she became pregnant, she can say it’s Xu Sheng Qiang’s. No worry at all!

But in the past two years, she hadn’t been able to get pregnant.

However Xu Sheng Qiang came out and wanted a baby. How was she to give birth one for him?

“En. It’s okay to have a child.” Still, Zhang Mei Lian forced herself to answer.

Xu Sheng Qiang didn’t say anything. He turned around to find his elder sister. He had to report his safety to his parents. He came over and saw his third sister was talking on the phone. Obviously, she was talking with his mother. Then he took over.

His mother was crying on the phone. Xu Sheng Qiang also patiently talked to her. After chatting for more than half an hour, he hung up the phone.

“Elder Sister, I’m going to visit my grandparents. Uncle and Aunt too. Are you going?” Xu Sheng Qiang hung up the phone and said.

“Huh? Why are you going over?” Hearing this, Xu Sheng Mei’s eyes reddened.

“Got to drop by.” Xu Sheng Qiang pursed his lips.

“Forget it. Our family had severed ties with old Zhou Family. You don’t know how hard-hearted they are. Our parents have come here, and they still aren’t willing to save you!” Xu Sheng Mei gritted her teeth.

Chapter 635: Didn't get bullied

Xu Sheng Mei was completely infuriated with old Zhou Family.

Earlier on, they were dissatisfied with her because of her dating partner. Was it wrong for her to pursue her own happiness? If she didn’t fight for it by herself, how can she have a good life?

Putting these aside, what about afterward? Later, she took the initiative to lower her head. Their attitude were neither cold nor warm. It was her brother’s matter that made her most angry.

He was going to be locked behind bar. Old Zhou Family clearly had some connections, but they won’t help. Even when her parents came over and begged on their knees, old Zhou Family won’t budge.

Her mother was extremely furious at that time. She directly declared that she would cut off the relationship. No longer have old Zhou Family as maternal family in the future!

In the past two years, Xu Sheng Mei continued her business, but had never stepped half a foot to old Zhou’s house.

“Maybe caused they are too disappointed in me.” Xu Sheng Qiang shook his head.

“Qiang Zi, you don’t need to go there. You’ll just get scolded and disciplined. Now our family has nothing to do with their family. Why go? Better off running a store than anything else. Now the business is getting better and better.” Xu Sheng Mei persuaded.

She had made a lot of money in the past two years and even opened a second branch. She currently ran two stores and earning more than 1,000 a month was a easy task.

“I’ll properly work. However, I have to drop by grandparent’s side,” Xu Sheng Qiang maintained.

He came over the next day. When he came, Mother Zhou was telling the new nanny to make pancakes with fruits.

Don’t look at her current age. She still got a good appetite and good health.

The nanny was from a nearby household. A middle-aged woman. She used to work in a state-owned hotel, but was laid off. Second heard about it and went to invite her.

Only need to be responsible for three meals a day and then wash the clothes.

There was a washing machine for the laundry. It can be said to be a very easy job. One hundred and thirty yuan a month. Of course, she was definitely happy to do it.

Usually she would ask Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang what they want to eat. Then she would cook them. Her excellent culinary, cleanliness, and hardworking trait made Mother Zhou satisfied.

At first, she felt that the salary was too much. Back in their generation, they may not necessarily save a hundred yuan even when they worked the whole year on farm work.

However she accepted it now. She didn’t need to buy groceries and cook. She had a lot of time to go to the park and find other old ladies to listen to Beijing opera and sing it. That lifestyle were pretty beautiful.

After instructing today’s meal, Mother Zhou planned to go out. Then she came across this unfilial grandson.

Mother Zhou was stunned and blurted out: “Qiang Zi, you are out?”

“Grandma, I’m out.” Xu Sheng Qiang nodded.

Mother Zhou’s expression changed: “Wasn’t it supposed to be the end of the year? Don’t say you escaped!”

Xu Sheng Qiang shook his head and replied, “Grandma, I was properly released.” He explained the reason to his grandma. Only then, his grandma didn’t look at him with an angry expression.

Mother Zhou was relieved. If he escaped, then old Zhou Family will send him back personally!

“The last time your mother came here, she severed her relationship with me and your grandpa. You don’t need to come again.” Although Mother Zhou let him in, she harrumphed.

At that time, she was so mad that she almost didn’t catch her breath. Before, she didn’t think there was anything wrong with her eldest girl. But now, she seem to be riddled with bad habits!

This grandson became like this must be because of her. If she didn’t disciplined him well, how could he be so reckless!

It wasn’t just her educating children. How come Fourth’s Wife educated Da Wa and his brothers so well? And all of them became successful!

“Grandma, you know my mother. She loved me dearly. She must have been terrified when this matter happen to me. That’s why she was a little bit reckless. Grandma, don’t lower yourself to her level.” Xu Sheng Qiang responded.

“I’m too lazy to. I don’t expect her to support me. With your uncle and aunt, your grandpa and I don’t have to worry!” Mother Zhou snorted.

The little old lady was full of confidence now. She had a son and a daughter-in-law raising her. She didn’t need to look at anyone’s face. As for Eldest Daughter, she was another’s daughter-in-law and another’s mother. Didn’t need her worried about her at her age.

So if she want to sever the relationship, then sever. Anyway, they won’t see other face more than a few times in this lifetime.

Xu Sheng Qiang said: “I know that both my uncle and aunt are filial.”

“Since you’re out, I won’t say anything else anymore. You don’t like to letting me say it anyway. Just live your life well. You don’t need to go to your uncle and aunt anymore. They are travelling and aren’t at home. Properly manage your business.” Mother Zhou spoke.

For this grandson, it was impossible for Mother Zhou to say she wasn’t disappointed.

How many times did he and his sister make her enter the hospital due to anger? Fourth’s wife was right. If she wanted to give up her blessings in the future due to these matter and make her body broken, then there was nothing to say. Just hire someone to go to the hospital to take care of her. No one else had time to go.

Everyone was busy with their own affairs. Just a or two days was enough. Who can bear it if was often? It was best to hire someone.

So Mother Zhou couldn’t be delicate even if she want to at that time. She was discharged from the hospital as soon as possible.

She also thought it through.

Her life was so comfortable now. Grandsons have growth. Granddaughters married well. She and her partner were in good health. Why should she be upset because of her son-in-law’s affairs. Especially when her daughter and son-in-law severed the relationship.

Mother Zhou felt flame were burning when she thought about it. Wasn’t this ruining herself in vain?

That’s why she thought it through and didn’t get involved in these things. She can just live their old couple’s life.

Xu Sheng Qiang sat here for a while before leaving.

Although he knew that his uncle and aunt weren’t at home, he still dropped by. He didn’t know how much Zhou Family had developed in the past two years. He saw Zhou Gui Lai in the tea shop with a big boss who came to buy tea, drinking tea.

He was taken aback for a moment. Still, he entered.

Zhou Gui Lai knew that he was back yesterday, so he wasn’t surprised. He motioned for him to sit. Then continued to introduce tea to the big boss.

When the big boss left, he bought four thousand yuan of tea. Truly a big customer.

“Come out early?” Only then Zhou Gui Lai turned to Xu Sheng Qiang.

“En. Came to walk around. Is this tea shop yours?” Xu Sheng Qiang asked.

“It was opened the year before last.” Zhou Gui Lai nodded and said, “Have you been to grandparent’s place?”

“I have.” Xu Sheng Qiang replied, “Someone was taking care of me inside. Did Zhou Family use connection?”

The life inside was naturally difficult. However, he didn’t get bullied too much after he went in. Someone would help him, but they never said a word. Why would they help him out of the blue? Could only be old Zhou Family.

“Have tea.” Zhou Gui Lai saw that him had guessed it and gave him a cup of tea without continuing to speak.

Chapter 636: Buy ground, move home

Xu Sheng Qiang stayed here for a while, and then went back.

As for the rest, there wasn’t much to say.

Zhou Gui Lai specially dropped by his grandmother’s side. He was relieved to see that she wasn’t affected in any way.

Mother Zhou said: “San Wa, you work away. You don’t to worry about grandmother’s side. Grandmother thought it through.”

Father Zhou knew about his grandson’s release. Even when he heard his wife say that he came out this time and became a whole different person, he didn’t say anything.

As long as he was sensible, it was enough. Just need to live their life. No need to comment about the rest.

When Zhou Gui Lai saw that his grandma’s mind was so open, he was relieved.

It was fine when he was idle. He went over and opened the dumpling shop. This side started to open the door here to do business.

A regular customer couldn’t help but said, “What’s the matter? Now this shop doesn’t open at all times. How can you be so willful when doing business?”

“Of course, we’re willful. My dumplings don’t make money. In the spare time, I treat it as finding something to do. If I don’t have time, close it. Open it when we have time. When you want, come eat.” Zhou Gui Lai responded.

“Not making money? I think your dumplings aren’t cheap.” The old regular customer grinned.

“It’s just superficially taking effort money. Compared with the outside, our family’s is the most presentable in the area.” Zhou Gui Lai stated.

The regular customer jollily said, “Then give me a bowl.”

Zhou Gui Lai started making dumplings and cooking dumplings. The dumpling shop business slowly began to pick up again. As long as the shop opened here and were old Zhou Family, there will be few regular customers who came over to eat.

In recent years, the profits of the dumpling shop have increased. Speaking with conscience, they were good value dumplings. Others can’t compare to theirs. Why else would Zhou Gui Lai still have the intention of setting up a dumpling factory?

But it was destined to be not set up so quickly. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai arrived in the capital with little Mi Mi in a few days.

Back in the capital, the couple started planning to buy land.

That piece of land wasn’t small. Needed to apply for a loan. Naturally, a very rough figure. Based on their family’s asset of millions, there was a huge sum short.

However, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He weren’t worried that they will not be able to get the loan.

Because the family’s savings, plus the family’s assets, they can get it approved no matter what.

Although it was only 1988, here was the capital city. The interest-free and unlimited loan method was no longer on trend. It may still be available in rural areas, but not here.

Because many debts can’t be collected. That kind of loan was also a backward method.

Zhou Qing Bai wanted all of that piece of land of about 80,000 square meters. It was also relatively remote there. After the relevant personnel determined that they were going to set up a large-scale planting and breeding base, they allocated it to them.

An acre of land cost 50,000 or so. A total of 120 or so acres was equivalent to nearly more than 6 million yuan.

Even when all the family’s savings were pooled in, there was a shortage of money. However, the money was easy to borrow.

But they got to hold their family assets in pledge and provide proof.

Seeing so many assets under their family’s name and knowing that this was a large-scale planting and breeding base, there was interest. After all it was driving development. Still, there was a repayment period added. They were clearly required to pay within the prescribed period or the land will be reclaimed.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had no objection. Like this, they nabbed this piece of land.

“80,000 square meters. I actually have a piece of 80,000 square meters of land at the capital’s side.” Lin Qing He, who had already seen strong winds and waves, was all excited after getting the relevant documents.

Zhou Qing Bai drove her back and jollily responded: “Our family should move tomorrow.”

Tomorrow was a chosen auspicious day. The most suitable for relocation. His family will officially move from the apartment building to the courtyard dwelling.

The courtyard dwelling was some distance away from the apartment building. It took about ten minutes drive.

“Let’s move!” Lin Qing He nodded.

After buying the courtyard dwelling for so long, it should be her turn to enjoy life.

So on the next day, Zhou Family officially moved.

On the day of the move, Second brought his match He Mian Mian with him. Third also came. Basically, all the family’s relatives and friends came.

Weng Family too. Father Weng, Mother Weng, Weng Guo Dong, and Zhou Si Ni were present too.

Mother Weng was so envious: “I didn’t know when you bought such a big and good yard. You hide it so well.”

Her house got a yard, but only 100 or so square meters. This was still relatively small. It can’t be compared with this double-entry courtyard.

This area was almost equal to six or seven times of hers.

It was indeed almost enough to fit six-seven of her small yard. This double-entry can be said to be in the top double-entry. If it was any more spacious, it will meet the threshold of triple-entry.

Lin Qing He merrily said: “Didn’t hide it. Now the renovation is completed, didn’t I announce it soon? It is now spacious. If you want to, come over with old Weng to stay here at any time. You can stay as long as you want.”

“Then I won’t be polite with you.” Mother Weng grinned.

Li Ai Guo didn’t come. Zhou San Ni brought Pang Pang over. Pang Pang was eating coconut cake, which Lin Qing He brought back.

“Is it yummy?” Little Mi Mi asked him.

“Yummy.” Pang Pang was very satisfied with it.

Mi Mi turned to the twins. The twins were drinking coconut milk made with coconut powder. The two obviously drank very contentedly.

“Gift us some to take home to eat later.” The twin brother said.

“Sure.” Little Mi Mi happily nodded.

He Mian Mian came over with Zhou Xuan last time. It hadn’t completely finish renovating before. Now both the furniture and other things were complete. It was really spacious.

“Mian Mian, come often here when you’re free. Don’t be like Second. He always not at home.” Lin Qing He told her.

He Mian Mian naturally respected her prospective mother-in-law, and smilingly said: “Zhou Xuan is just busy. He does miss home. As soon as he is on vacation, he wants to come home.”

“Still got a bit conscience.” Lin Qing He grinned.

This year’s relocation banquet was exceptionally bountiful. Abalones and sea cucumbers were all served on the table. It was really lively.

Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang were all present. So today was naturally a very lively day.

“I like your family.” After eating and drinking, those who cleaned, went to clean up and those relax, went into the room to watch TV and drink tea. He Mian Mian supported Zhou Xuan who had just drunk a little too much back to his room. On the way, she remarked with a twinkle in her eyes.

Zhou Xuan eyed her attractive lips. He couldn’t help but peck it. This made He Mian Mian blush and gave him a light hammer.

“We will get engaged this year when Eldest Brother gets married.” Zhou Xuan said with his arms around her.

“En.” He Mian Mian responded in a whisper. Her heart was full of sweetness.

Chapter 637: Mother Mu

Because it was a requested day-off, he got to continue to work the next day. Zhou Xuan and He Mian Mian returned first in the evening.

He drove back in He Family’s car.

Lin Qing He returned after sending them off and said: “Say, our second seems a bit like marrying into old He Family. How about buying him a car for traveling?”

“No need. When they get married, old He Family will give it as a dowry.” Zhou Qing Bai responded.

“You’re overthinking.” Lin Qing He didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

If it was later generations, then drop it. Many women’s families were willing to give a car as dowry. That’s because later generations’ cars weren’t too valuable.

At this moment, it cost tens of thousands. Which was more expensive than a house. Few people were willing to gift this.

“We’ll see. He only come back once or twice a month.” Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He felt that he was unreliable, but didn’t say anything. It was fine to take it slowly. At the moment, the family’s finances were indeed a bit tight.

After all, they had just borrowed so much money.

He Mian Mian went back with Zhou Xuan. She and Zhou Xuan arrived at He’s house and sat around. Then she let him go back.

Mother He couldn’t help but pulled her daughter aside and asked, “Where have you all been today?”

“Today Zhou Xuan’s family moved home. We went over. Didn’t I tell my Eldest Brother? Didn’t he tell you.” He Mian Mian replied.

“Your eldest brother is very busy. Where do her have time to mind your affairs?” Mother He said: “You didn’t tell your mom clearly last time what’s the situation in Zhou Xuan’s family?”

“Isn’t Zhou Xuan wonderful? Mom, why are you holding onto this question?” He Mian Mian asked.

“You silly girl, what do you know? If you marry Zhou Xuan, then can you not let me, your mom ask these things?” Mother He uttered.

“Alrught, alright. You ask. I will answer you.” He Mian Mian saw her persistence and can only surrender.

Mother He naturally didn’t hold back: “What is Zhou Family’s conditions? Don’t pull those nonsense on me. There’s nothing wrong with Zhou Xuan. Both your dad and I are very satisfied. But you have to be honest about his family.”

“I have told the truth. The conditions in his family are especially excellent. A family of college students. A veritable scholarly household.” He Mian Mian told: “We went over today. To his family’s new home. The previous one was an apartment building…”

“Apartment building?” Mother He widened her eyes when she heard this.

The conditions in these apartment building were very poor. She had seen it before. It was inconvenient to do anything. Only those with bad conditions at home would live in that kind of place.

“Their apartment building isn’t too bad. Anyway, that’s in the past. Today, their family moved to a courtyard dwelling!” He Mian Mian hurriedly said.

Mother He didn’t believe it: “Previously lived in apartment building. Now live in a courtyard dwelling? Do you know what the price of a courtyard dwelling is now?”

“I know. Like ours, it would cost hundreds of thousands. Mom, Zhou family’s isn’t any worse than ours,” He Mian Mian responded.

Mother He looked at her daughter suspiciously.

“Mom, I really didn’t lie to you. Zhou Xuan’s mom was originally the director of Bei University’s foreign language department. However, she gave birth to a young daughter, so she didn’t go to work. But below, the brothers are all high-achieving students from Bei University. As for his dad, didn’t Zhou Xuan say that he was a self-employed in business last time?” He Mian Mian said.

“And then?” Mother He looked at her.

“Mom, don’t you know? His family has a lot of business.” He Mian Mian spoke. She grabbed the Dahongpao tea on the table and continued: “Mom, look at this Dahongpao. This is what he got from their family’s tea shop. And the abalones and sea cucumbers he brought over last time? They are also sold from their dried good shop. There’s also clothing shops.”

Mother He was a little dumbfounded: “There are so many? Then why haven’t I heard Zhou Xuan mention it?”

“It’s not just Mom. I haven’t heard about it from him. I, myself thought he was a poor boy.” When He Mian Mian reached this point, she didn’t know whether to cry or laugh.

And she was very concerned about his feelings. Fearing about hurting his self-esteem, she didn’t dare to choose too high-end restaurants when she went out to eat steak and drink red wine.

“Then how do you know?” Mother He asked.

“The last last time we went over, his parents took his little sister out for a trip. We didn’t have a place to go, so we went to his grandparent’s. She was overjoyed to see me and told me I can help watch these shops in the future. Each and everyone of them disappeared without a trace and it’s unsettling to leave them to the people under. Only then did I catch on and ask Zhou Xuan.” He Mian Mian explained.

Mother He couldn’t help but said: “The family is so rich, why didn’t Zhou Xuan mention it?” She thought that the conditions of this son-in-law’s family should be relatively ordinary.

“He’s always like that. He didn’t think there was anything worth saying, so he didn’t say anything.” He Mian Mian responded.

Mother He glared at her: “Then you told me and your dad that you’re settled on him for your whole life when you didn’t know anything?”

“That’s right. Even if his family’s conditions are average, then I’m settled on him. He is he. His family is his family. It’s enough as long as he is good.” He Mian Mian treated as it was natural.

“That’s cause you haven’t encountered difficulties!” Mother He coldly snorted.

“No matter how difficult it is, our family isn’t afraid. It’s not like we can’t hold on, right?” He Mian Mian brushed over.

Seeing her like this, Mother He had a twinkle in her eyes. She spoke, “I thought your brain turned into mush after falling for Zhou Xuan.”

It went without saying He Mian Mian was deeply in love with Zhou Xuan. There was no doubt about this. Otherwise, why would her dad help him before they got engaged?

Because she liked, she will defend her marriage with Zhou Xuan more and will never allow others to ruin it.

But that was the plan for the worst case scenario. Actually Zhou Family’s side didn’t make her worry at all. As long as she and Zhou Xuan have no problem, Zhou Family’s side will have no problem.

Knew at a glance, her prospective parents-in-law weren’t difficult to get along with. They were both very kind.

Looking at the other relatives and one can tell Zhou Family’s atmosphere. What she told Zhou Xuan wasn’t false. She really liked the leisurely and approachable family atmosphere of Zhou Family.

“Did Zhou Xuan mention about getting married to you?” Mother He wanted it to settle down earlier, so she asked in a hushed voice.

“He said when his eldest brother gets married this year, we will get engaged.” He Mian Mian answered with a twinkle in her eyes.

Mother He was satisfied and said, “I don’t know when there will be free. Take me over for a visit there?” She can’t take her daughter’s words as it is. She have to go over and take a look.

“Auntie Lin had told me. She wasn’t sure when you are free, but she wants to invite you over for tea.” He Mian Mian told.

“Your eldest sister-in-law went back to her maternal home these days. When she comes back, take us there with you.” Hearing this, Mother He responded.

Mother He had three children. Eldest son didn’t get into politics. Neither did second son. He was studying abroad. The youngest was this daughter. Since it was related to her daughter’s marriage, she naturally needed to go there and meet them.

Chapter 638: Meet prospective in-law

Eldest Sister-in-law He won’t come to her in-law’s house until a week later. When she came back, she heard about it from her mother-in-law. She agreed: “We must go and see Youngest Sister’s future in-law’s house. There’s no time better than the present. Let’s go visit tomorrow morning.”

“Alright.” Mother He was very satisfied with her eldest daughter-in-law’s resolute behavior and approved.

If they want to visit, they must notify beforehand. He Mian Mian said, “I’ll call Auntie Lin.”

As soon as Eldest Sister-in-law He heard that there was a phone over there, she took it into mind.

The phone was originally from the dumpling shop. Since the dumpling shop was closed every so often, they spent some money to move it to the courtyard dwelling after they moved over.

It was currently ten o’clock in the morning. Lin Qing He and the others weren’t at home. It was the nanny who answered the phone.

“It’s Miss Mian Mian. Madam and the others are all out. Is there anything urgent? If there is, I will go to the shop and look for them.” the nanny said.

“There is nothing urgent. Just wanted to tell Auntie Lin, my mom and my eldest sister-in-law are going to visit tomorrow morning.” He Mian Mian told.

“Alright then. I’ll let Madam know when she comes back.” The nanny responded.

After hanging up the phone, He Mian Mian turned to her mom and her eldest sister-in-law: “Auntie Lin isn’t home. The nanny answered the phone. When Auntie Lin and the others go back, the nanny will tell her.”

“Their family can afford a nanny?” Eldest Sister-in-law He uttered.

“Zhou Family’s courtyard dwelling isn’t smaller than ours. It’s that Zhou Xuan is too low-key. You can’t tell that he has money at home.” He Mian Mian grinned.

A big courtyard dwelling. A sedan car. A big truck. Can an ordinary family own this?

Eldest Sister-in-law He looked at her mother-in-law: “Mom, what shall we bring with us tomorrow?”

“Does his mom drink red wine?” Mother He asked after some contemplation.

“She does. She invited me to drink last time.” He Mian Mian nodded.

Mother He decided to bring two bottles of imported red wine.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went home for lunch, they heard about it.

Third spoke, “Sister Mian Mian’s mom and eldest sister-in-law are coming to see the prospective in-law’s family situation, right?”

“It’s normal to come over and take a look.” Lin Qing He understood. Their daughter had reached the point of dating. As a parent, they must see what family conditions the man have and who was in the family.

If they encountered a group of ghosts and monsters, they got stop the loss in time?

“Eleven thousand, furniture and home appliances, three golds and one silver, and another ten thousand for the two of them to settle down.” Zhou Qing Bai opened mouth.

The eleven thousand he mentioned was pure marriage gift money. On top of the gift money, there were furniture and appliances. The three golds and one silver referred to gold necklaces, gold rings, gold bracelets, and silver bracelets.

Ten thousand for settling down was a guarantee for them to survive after marriage. These family properties were currently owned by the couple. They will definitely be left to future generations after they passed away. But at present, one matter was one matter.

It wasn’t just Second and He Mian Mian. Eldest and Weng Mei Jia was the same. In the future, Third will get the same treatment. There will be no difference.

Lin Qing He smiled: “It’s just coming over and sitting down. Not that fast yet.”

“You can discuss the matter of the engagement. Eldest will get married this year. The two of them can get engaged. It’s fine to tell their family in advance.” Zhou Qing Bai stated.

As for whether the bride got a car as dowry, he was casually mentioned it. Anyway, the dowry would be given to the two of them. Got nothing to do with the courtyard dwelling’s side.

The next day He Mian Mian drove over with Mother and her Eldest Sister-in-law in tow.

Zhou Qing Bai went to open the dumpling shop. With Lin Qing He and Third staying at home, it was enough. After all, the female side’s father didn’t come. So he didn’t have to attend.

Lin Qing He welcomed her second son’s mother-in-law. It was definitely a warm welcome. She received them and merrily spoke: “Come to think of it, my manners were lacking. I should have ask Mian Mian for a phone number and give Elder Sister a call to come over and sit down.”

“It’s all the same. It doesn’t make a difference.” When Mother He saw this prospective mother-in-law, Lin Qing He, she knew very well in her heart. No wonder this prospective mother-in-law can cultivate three high-achieving Bei University students. That temperament was especially different.

“We have disturbed Auntie today,” Eldest Sister-in-law He followed.

“No need to say that. If you want to come, I will sweep the couch and welcome you.” Lin Qing He merrily responded.

After entering the living room, He Mian Mian put the gifts on the table. Lin Qing He spoke, “Coming in person is enough. What need is there to bring gifts!”

“My mom heard me say you like to drink red wine, so she brought two bottles.” He Mian Mian curled her lips and grinned.

“Thank you, Elder Sister.” Lin Qing He smiled.

Mother He said, “It’s what I should do. Last time you got Xiao Xuan to send the sea cucumbers and abalones and I didn’t get to thank you.”

“Delicious, right? I’ll prepare some for you. Take it back with you later. It’s for you and Mian Mian’s dad to eat.” Lin Qing He jollily said.

Mother He was naturally polite.

Three women can start a play. Lin Qing He and Eldest Sister-in-law He were both able to talk about things. With the addition of Mother He, it wasn’t a cold atmosphere, even when it was the first time they meet.

From school to business. From children to education.

Third just listened at the side. He held deep admiration. They can really converse.

He was responsible for making tea and pouring water.

“Third is also very tall. But he doesn’t look like his second brother. I think his second brother is like Mom. Third should be like Dad.” Mother He merrily remarked.

“That’s right. My eldest brother and I are like our dad. My second brother and my little sister, who is in kindergarten, are like my mom. They are pretty. Got huge advantage.” Zhou Gui Lai said with expression that displayed he experienced a lot.

Mother He was amused: “Your second brother is good-looking. So are you. There is nothing to dislike.”

Zhou Gui Lai grinned, “If I can meet such a reasonable mother-in-law like Auntie, then I have to wake up smiling from dreaming.”

“Your auntie is not only a reasonable mother-in-law from son-in-law’s standpoint, but also a good mother-in-law from daughter-in-law’s standpoint.” Eldest Sister-in-law He continued after him.

The two of them praised Mother He. Mother He was overjoyed.

While He Mian Mian was greatly relieved. Her heart can settle back down.

“My eldest is going to get married this year. We plan to give a gift of eleven thousand yuan. Home appliances and furniture are all included. If we don’t need to buy it, we will exchange it for one thousand yuan and let them buy it by themselves. There is three gold and one silver, which we need to buy.” Lin Qing He mentioned.

“Dad said yesterday that there is also one hundred thousand yuan?” Zhou Gui Lai cooperatively followed behind.

“That is the settling down money for the newlyweds. One hundred thousand yuan. The three brothers all get the same amount. We’ll give it to you after you get the certificate.” Lin Qing He confirmed.

Chapter 639: Wedding gift and dowry

“Oh, I want to find someone to get married to. “Zhou Gui Lai commented.

“Alright. You already graduated now. If you want to find someone, you can find. Giving the settling money doesn’t mean splitting the family. If you are close and don’t mind me and your dad, you can live at home.” Lin Qing He stated.

Mother He and Eldest Sister-in-law He didn’t interrupt. How could they not understand. Eldest Sister-in-law He swept a glance at her youngest sister.

She felt her youngest sister’s eyes were brilliant.

It wasn’t that the family didn’t want to introduce someone to younger sister. They had introduce but none of them caught her fancy. Her eyes were set high.

At first sight, she fell in love with Zhou Xuan who was sent to deliver a document. She straightforwardly pursued the guy. Quite bold.

Still, she got to admit, there was no flaw with Zhou Xuan. Whether it was academic qualifications, himself, or his family.

And her youngest sister’s prospective mother-in-law was also very easy to get along with. High intellectuals were different.

This groom’s family wanted to give the wedding gift as well other stuff. All of which were clearly stated. What’s more, it was extraordinarily generous.

It was much higher than when she married into He Family,

Because He Family didn’t have any so-called settling down money. Of course, they had gave a lot and let her be aggrieved.

Especially her man, who was capable. Now he ran a heavy industry factory.

However, younger sister’s marriage had nothing to dislike. What’s more, it wasn’t considered marrying down. Considered as marrying to equal level.

He Mian Mian, Eldest Sister-in-law He, and Mother He came over at 9:30 and didn’t go back until 11:00. Naturally, Lin Qing He offered them to stay for a meal, but she noticed her prospective in-law really wanted to go back. So she took out the prepared gifts. Fish gelatin, sea cucumber and abalone packed in a few boxes. Truly a hefty gift.

When driving home, Mother He had a satisfied smile on her face.

Eldest Sister-in-law He merrily spoke, “Mom, don’t have to worry now. I also want to find an in-law family like this in the future.”

They hadn’t seen the father. But to see what kind of family it was, just observe what kind of person the female master of the family was.

The female master was the family’s feng shui. Good feng shui meant a good family.

Mother He beamingly glanced at her daughter and remarked, “Finally, your eyesight is good for once.”

This kind of family environment. There was really no need to worry.

He Mian Mian grinned: “Auntie Lin gifted you so many good things, Mom.”

“Eldest’s wife, let’s have it together. I noticed in-law’s mother took care of herself. Not one bit like she’s Zhou Xuan’s mom. When I just saw her, I thought she was his eldest sister.” Mother He comemnted.

Eldest Sister-in-law He jollily nodded. She had to admit, her first impression was the same thought. Because she appeared too young. Her body shape was great. And her aura was exquisite.

“Looking at Zhou Xuan, I have long felt that his family is definitely not ordinary. Ordinary people can’t nurture that kind of neither humble nor overbearing temperament.” Elder Sister-in-law He said.

Anyway, Mother He’s heart settled back into place in the end after being to prospective in-law’s house.

When they came home, it was just after twelve o’clock. Father He was at home. Wearing glasses, he read the newspaper waiting for them to come back for lunch.

He hadn’t gone over there today as he was busy. However, he knew why his wife and eldest daughter-in-law went.

Seeing them come back with chatter and laughter and hands carrying things, Father He understood.

He didn’t say anything else. Just got the nanny to serve food.

Then the whole family ate. Once they returned to the room to rest, Father He asked.

“You haven’t been there today. There’s nothing to complain with in-law’s mother. She speaks witty and calmly. What’s more, she’s very young. The courtyard dwelling isn’t smaller than ours. However, the structure and layout are better than ours.” Mother He told. .

Father He was very satisfied with this prospective son-in-law. In fact, as long as his family wasn’t that bad, he will not prevent his daughter from marrying. And he will develop at this side in the future, so there is no need to worry about his family.

But taking in his wife’s reaction at the moment, it was obvious she was very satisfied with this prospective son-in-law’s family.

“The three sons are all astounding. At first glance, they are people with excellent family education. In-law’s mother had discussed the engagement.” Mother He said.

She listed all the wedding gift mentioned by Lin Qing He. Also the settling-in money.

Regarding the settlement money, Father He felt that this old Zhou family was really rich and generous.

Then the question came: “His family gives so many gifts. What should we give as a dowry? Did Zhou Family mention it?”

Father He could understand that the extra 100,000 yuan given by Zhou family as family settlement was actually a kind of gift money.

Because it wasn’t family separation, it was for the newlyweds.

“She didn’t mention this. Probably letting us to decide it. In my opinion, she isn’t someone who cares about this.” Mother He replied.

“They don’t care. Won’t our family care since we’re marrying out a daughter?” Father He said.

“I know. I didn’t say not giving. It’s just, what are they lacking now? I heard from Mian Mian that Zhou Xuan is already looking for a house. He still has some money to buy one. They don’t need us. The rest, I want to give daughter some gold jewelry. But it’s not enough to look at.” Mother He responded.

The male side’s wedding gift was too much money. The female’s side have it hard.

Because it can be worse, but it can’t be too much. Otherwise, what about their daughter’s face? Moreover, the dowry won’t be confiscated by the in-law. They are all for their daughter and son-in-law to live on. So they had to see to fit.

“How about you go and ask Mian Mian what she want?” Father He looked at her and suggested.

“How can I ask daughter what dowry she wants?” Mother He gave him an eye-roll look: “From what I see, it would be better to give a car as the dowry. This way, it avoid Mian Mian always borrowing her eldest brother’s one. What’s more, convenient to go back and forth to her in-law’s house.”

“Sigh, a good tens of thousands.” Even Father He couldn’t help but feeling pained.

“The ten of thousands are for your daughter and son-in-law to drive. What’s more, your son-in-law will often live here in the future. Quite similar to being our son. What does it matter? Buy it!” Mother He waved her hand and stated.

She was really satisfied with the encounter with the in-law today. Besides, since their side were so generous, then they should be generous too. This way, both parties look good, right?

Father He was helpless. Still, he nodded: “Alright then.” He could only train this son-in-law. The eldest son entered business, while second son was studying abroad. Nurture the son-in-law well, and he’ll be half a son.

So things developed like Zhou Qing Bai’s original plan.

Old He Family was going to gift a sedan car to travel as dowry. He Mian Mian was overjoyed when she knew. She murmured in private to Zhou Xuan: “I think my mom got stimulated by Auntie Lin. If not, she would definitely be reluctant to buy one for us. A car!”

“Reached the topic of dowry?” Zhou Xuan knew it after hearing this and said with a laugh.

“You already knew?” He Mian Mian looked at him in surprise.

“Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law engaged early. It was the same at the time. My parents told us three brothers in advance.” Zhou Xuan nodded.

Chapter 640: Won't suffer any loss nor get tricked when buying it

“You didn’t tell me.” He Mian Mian grumbled.

Today, when she heard her expectant mother-in-law said, she was shocked in her heart. One hundred thousand settling-in money. It was considered a lot of money for her family.

This was a veritable large move.

Zhou Xuan said: “Don’t you know now?”

He Mian Mian didn’t know what to say about him. How many more surprises would he give her?

She stated: “Seeing how careless you are, I will take care of the money at home in the future.”

“All right.” Zhou Xuan nodded. He really didn’t have much interest in managing money. It was perfect that she had that intention.

The news that old He Family might gift a car was passed back to old Zhou’s house through Zhou Xuan.

Lin Qing He grinned and turned to Zhou Qing Bai, “Is there anything you want to say?”

“What is there to say. It’s not for us.” Zhou Qing Bbai picked up her daughter and was about to go to the tea shop as he replied.

Lin Qing He said, “You’re still going out? It’s nearly lunch.”

“There is still an hour. I will be back later.” Zhou Qing Bai checked his watch and answered.

The main reason was that he promised his little girl that he would take her out for a walk. So even when it was almost time to eat, he still went out and strolled around.

As for old He Family’s dowry car, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn’t spread it outside.

The old He Family’s conditions were great. What’s more, Second and He Mian Mian did need it. Because a car was perfect when they come here on day off.

While Eldest and Weng Mei Jia don’t need to use a car. There were everything on the campsite. Even when they go to the surrounding county towns, there were special cars. Truly no need.

Moreover, although the conditions of old Weng Family were relatively well-off, they really can’t be compared with old He Family. This kind of thing was nothing. After all, the dowry had nothing to do with them elders.

There was no need to specially bring it out and announce it.

Zhou Qing Bai took Mi Mi out for a walk. When they came back, they brought Jiang Geng back.

“Day off? Auntie has cooked chicken soup today. Drink more later.” Lin Qing He jollily said when she saw her godson coming.

Jiang Geng grinned, “Godmother, after I came here to study, I ate a lot of chicken.”

“Even if you don’t come, we will still eat it as usual. We didn’t make it specially for you. We just share a bite to you.” Lin Qing He smiled and responded, “Leaving on Sunday?”

“Monday, I will stay here for a few more days. It’s comfortable and peaceful.” Jiang Geng answered.

His godmother and godfather bought such a large courtyard dwelling. Since living her, he can’t describe how comfortable it was.

“This year you have grown a bit longer. Tomorrow I will go to the clothing store to get two new sets.” Lin Qing He brought up.

“I can wear still this current one. Leave the rest to later.” Jiang Geng said.

Lin Qing He nodded. Soon Third and Gang Zi came back. Third spoke, “Dad, will you still open the dumpling shop? Now you’re fishing for two days after drying the net for three days.”

Zhou Qing Bai indifferently replied: “Go when you have time.” Today, daughter had a day off. He must prioritize taking her to play around.

“Geng ah! Why are you back so soon today? There are still two classes in the afternoon.” Zhou Gui Lai asked.

“I have one class swapped to the morning. The other one is in the afternoon. The content isn’t important. Don’t need to go.” Jiang Geng smiled.

“Dad is too lazy now. Then go to the dumpling shop with me this afternoon to help.” Zhou Gui Lai began to pull in labor.

“Okay.” Jiang Geng agreed.

“Remember to take your brother to the clothing store and pick two new clothes.” Lin Qing He ordered.

Zhou Gui Lai acknowledged it. When they had lunch, Zhou Gui Lai talked about Hai City’s side. He had to go and see it again in a few days.

Although the original plan was to go there once a month, the other side only started operating. Zhou Gui Lai planned to check there often.

Lin Qing He said, “Bring you two cans of coconut powder to Grandpa Jiang.”

“Mom, how much coconut powder did you buy last time? Why do I feel like we can’t finish it.” Zhou Gui Lai commented.

“I know someone over there. When I want, I can get someone to send it over by post.” Lin Qing He explained.

Because she liked it so much, she bought a lot of it and put it in the space.

“Okay, I’ll bring two cans there. By the way, you didn’t get Sister Mian Mian to take a can back when she came over last time.” Zhou Gui Lai pointed out.

“It didn’t come to me. Wait for your second brother to come back next time on a day off.” Lin Qing He said.

After eating, the family watched TV together. Gang Zi spoke: “Youngest Maternal Aunt, Auntie found me a shop. I have some hesitation.”

“Where?” Lin Qing He asked.

“The East Side.” Gang Zi told.

“That’s pretty good.” Lin Qing He said after hearing this.

“The location is good, but the shop is a little small. I went to see it and wasn’t satisfied.” Gang Zi responded.

“Your maternal uncle is free today. Get him to go over and check it for you later.” Lin Qing He said.

Gang Zi smiled at his maternal uncle, “Then Youngest Maternal Uncle, will you go with me?”

“Three in the afternoon.” Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

After eating, he played with his daughter for a while and prepared to take a nap.

Lin Qing He also came to take a nap. As expected, after moving here, it was really spacious. Before, she lived at the apartment cause they got to live there. After staying in the courtyard dwelling, she can’t stand living in the apartment.

“When Third comes back from Hai City, I plan to go south with him.” Lin Qing He told him.

“Let him take Cheng Min.” Zhou Qing Bai said as he gazed at his wife.

“I’m going to see how the Longjing Tea are. I have to personally go and see it before I can be rest assured.” Lin Qing He persisted.

Her tea shop was intended to be a long-term business. Not the kind that intended for making a fortune. The reputation must be well managed.

She started ordering this batch of Longjing last year. It must be personally checked.

Zhou Qing Bai kind of wanted to go there together. Lin Qing He ordered him: “Don’t go. Stay at home. I’ll go with Third.”

Really. They were already old couple. Was there a need to follow wherever she go.

Zhou Qing Bai uttered: “We’ll see.”

Lin Qing He amusedly scolded: “Properly check the shop in the afternoon. If it’s not suitable, then don’t want it. Let Gang Zi find another one.”

“En.” Zhou Qing Bai answered.

At three o’clock in the afternoon, he brought Gang Zi over to see the shop. Although it was located in the East City, the shop was terrible. The location was actually okay. Just a bit small.

If they want to make snacks, it can work. Don’t need much land. But if he open other shops and do other businesses, then it’s definitely not enough.

“It’s up to you. You won’t suffer any loss nor get tricked when buying it.” Zhou Qing Bai turned to his nephew and said.

Even if it is bought and kept due to land being equivalent to gold, the final choice was still in the hands of the nephew.

“Then buy it?” Gang Zi said as he scratched his head.

“Buy it.” Zhou Qing Bai nodded: “Buy it and renovate it. It’s fine to rent it if you don’t to open the shore.”

Knowing the housing prices in the later capital city, he will recommend buying it as it won’t do badly. Won’t suffer any loss nor get tricked when buying it

Chapter 641: Intention to nurture

Gang Zi’s small shop was actually that bad. One street away was a commercial street. The main reason was that the shop was a bit smaller and the price wasn’t cheap. If not, he won’t hesitate.

It spent nearly 70% of Gang Zi’s deposit. It was transfer through the Housing Management Bureau and he nabbed down his own little shop.

Although it was a bit too expensive, the silly joy on his face couldn’t be concealed when Gang Zi had the house deed in his hand.

He was already a native of the capital. The kind that spent money to move their household registration. What he wanted most was to buy a house and shop here and then marry a wife, just like his third elder brother.

He didn’t dare to dream about it before. But now he was a capital’s citizen with a capital’s household registration, so he can think about it.

The first thing he wanted to buy was a house. The commercial ones his maternal aunt had talked about. Right now, there was none. If there were, it wouldn’t be his turn. No rush.

Now that he had bought this shop, he had a sense of belonging here.

When returning home at night, Lin Qing He saw the goofy grin on this nephew’s face and smiled: “You’re that ecstatic ah!”

“Ecstatic.” Gang Zi jollily responded.

When he first came before, how could he think about these things? He hoped to make some money here and send it home to save for marrying.

The rest he dared not consider. Now he owned a shop here, how can he be unhappy?

“Send someone to renovate it. Even if you don’t do it yourself, you can rent it out. Don’t let the dust settle in.” Lin Qing He told.

“En, I will buy materials for renovation tomorrow.” He knew how to do these things. The shop floor was only twenty or thirty square meters. He can handle it all by himself.

“Hu Zi will go over and give you a hand.” Lin Qing He said.

“Alright. Then I will go to my third brother’s after eating.” Gang Zi nodded.

It went without saying that the two brothers, Hu Zi and Gang Zi have a promising future. As long as they don’t go down wrong path, they won’t do badly in the future.

After Zhou Gui Lai got some free time, he went to the Hai City again.

Jiang Heng was quite capable at management. So far, several shops have been operating well.

Zhou Gui Lai settled the ledgers and spoke, “Find a time to take the driver’s license test. When the tea get delivered later, you have to go to the train station to pick it up. Next time, I hope to see you have a driver’s license.”

Jiang Heng agreed.

The rest was Zhou Gui Lai testing other employees. Some were recruited after he returned to the capital. Zhou Gui Lai had to test their learning.

Among them, two didn’t meet his satisfaction. “You two’s training period will extend for another week. If you can do it after a week, you can stay. If you can’t grasp it, then you can find a job nearby.”

Except for these two not passing, the other were allocated to the three shops to replace a few of the first batch of old employees, who were sent to the new shops.

This time, Zhou Gui Lai opened two new tea shops. Within two days, Ma Cheng Min brought three employees and brought a batch of tea.

Zhou Gui Lai called his parents during lunch time.

“Mom, I want to buy a truck here. It will be more convenient to transport tea.” Zhou Gui Lai declared on the phone.

“How much money did you make over there?” Lin Qing He disgruntledly replied.

Want to buy a truck after this bit of milestone?

“Mom, don’t underestimate the tea culture here. I have seen the shops’ business performance table. It’s just the time is still short. In three months, you can see a significant increase.” Zhou Gui Lai stated.

It was really inconvenient to transport goods without a truck.

“How much money do you have?” Lin Qing He asked.

“The account is about enough to buy a truck.” Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Lin Qing He let him to buy it. After all, it was really inconvenient to be without a truck. What’s more, they want to expand and improve Hai City’s side.

Zhou Gui Lai was delighted. He brought Jiang Heng to buy a truck. He bought a truck worth about 20,000 yuan under his own name.

He had everything like his driver’s license ready and can drive away with Jiang Heng.

Jiang Heng certainly admired him. He had never consider learning to drive. He didn’t expect there was nothing this little boss, who looked younger than him, didn’t know .

“I will leave this car at Grandpa Jiang’s side. In the future, I or Uncle Cheng Min will bring the goods and you will drive over to pick it up.” Zhou Gui Lai told to him.

“I will do the test tomorrow!” Jiang Heng nodded.

“When time come, report it. I can reimburse half of the cost.” Zhou Gui Lai had the intention to nurture him.

Jiang Heng felt that the job introduced to him by his second grandfather was wonderful.

Zhou Gui Lai stayed here for a few days and saw that the two newly added tea shops were also operating like normal. Even when there was no big business, he wasn’t worried.

Those tea shops in the capital didn’t have much business when they first opened. Now which one wasn’t doing very well now? Especially this year, the business had gone up a level more than last year.

This side, locations of these tea shops were all top-notch. Zhou Gui Lai wasn’t very worried. The investment in the early stage can be recovered in the later stage.

The truck was drove over to old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang’s side.

“Grandpa Jiang, Granny Jiang, my car is left at your house’s entrance. Let Jiang Heng drive it when he needs it.” Zhou Gui Lai said.

“It’s good to put it here. No need to worry about someone having crooked thoughts on it.” Old Mister Jiang nodded.

Now in this area, who didn’t know that his son was the chief of this area. Who would dare to try to covet it?

“The last time Xiao Geng came back, they saw that he had grown a lot. He said that every week he gone over, his godmother would give him stewed chicken.” Old Madam Jiang remarked.

“It’s not specially stewed for him. We would still eat even if he doesn’t come over. If he comes, he will get a feast to the mouth.” Zhou Gui Lai smiled.

Old Madam Jiang spoke: “Still, you’re taking care of him. From what I see, he doesn’t want to come back to Hai City anymore. He must be overjoyed to stay there. Speaking of which, I haven’t been to the courtyard dwelling in the capital. Your grandpa Jiang and I are planning to see it when we go there.”

“Is there a need to plan? I’ll drive the car to Auntie Xue’s building and leave it there. When I go back, you can just join me. There is nothing to worry about.” Zhou Gui Lai stated.

Old Madam Jiang felt it was a good idea and looked at her spouse.

“You go back first. Rent collection is the day after tomorrow. I will collect the rent and then go with your Granny Jiang.” Old Mister Jiang uttered.

Zhou Qing Bai assigned him to be the uncle landlord. All of it was rented out at the moment. He had to collect the rent on time every month and remit it to the account after he received it. It was very convenient and not troublesome. It was wonderful to have something to do.

“Then collect it ahead of time. Tell them that you’re busy those few days. This time, it’s early but next month will be on time.” Zhou Xuan said.

“This won’t be too good.” Old Mister Jiang responded.

“Just this time. And the rent is much cheaper than others. What’s not too good?” Old Madam Jiang thought this idea was great.

So old Mister Jiang went to collect the rent in advance. All of them were collected. He ate here in the evening. After eating, Zhou Gui Lai drove the truck over to Chief Jiang and Xue Mei Li’s place.

Chapter 642: Lush greenery

When Xue Mei Li heard that her in-laws wanted to go to the capital, she also wanted to go over for a little bit. As soon as her son entered college, he had never come back. She wanted to go and teach him a lesson.

But her man had to go to work and her youngest daughter had to go to school.

“If you want to go, go and stay for a few days. These days, I will dine out with Xiao Yu.” Chief Jiang knew her thoughts when he saw her like this.

As a result, the team that came to the capital had expanded. There was no complicated baggage. Just a change of clothes and some money was enough.

However, Xue Mei Li had specially went to buy a few boxes of specialty pastries from Hai City.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn’t know that they were coming. Only when Third caught the ride over with them, did they know. It was almost evening then.

“You didn’t say anything in advance. If you did, I’ll tell your dad to drive over to pick you up.” Lin Qing He said to his son while receiving Xue Mei Li’s package.

“It’s fine. We just came over on a bus in one ride. It’s better. Next time we might come by ourselves and we will know how to recognize the way.” Xue Mei Li smiled.

“Cook a few bowls of noodles.” Zhou Qing Bai instructed the nanny.

The nanny lived directly at home and had one day off a week. The salary was also considerable. Now Third Young Master come with the guests at this time, there was no more words needed to be said.

During the time the nanny cook pork noodles, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai received Xue Mei Li, old Mister Jiang, and old Madam Jiang in the living room.

“I should have come the last time you moved home. It’s just time couldn’t be freed up.” Xue Mei Li spoke.

She did intend to come over last time, but her maternal dad was in the hospital. She was close to that side. So she had to help take care of him. So she had to ask her son to come over to give a huge red envelope and asked pardon for her rudeness.

Lin Qing He merrily said, “You have to stay here for a while. Stay with Uncle Jiang and Auntie Jiang. Xiao Geng will have a day off tomorrow. If it is early, he will come over on Friday evening. But usually it will not exceed Saturday morning.”

“That brat. After coming here to study, I have to urge him to go back for the summer and winter vacations. He’s eating well and living well here. Saying that he don’t want to go back and listen to my nagging.” Xue Mei Li amusedly scolded.

Lin Qing He chatted with her for a while, Zhou Qing Bai was chatting with old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang. A hearty conversation went on.

As for Third, he had already gone to take a bath first.

Once he was done, the nanny’s noodles was ready. Tomato pork noodles and a fragrant poached egg. Quite delicious.

They want them to eat in the dining hall. Once they finish, they’ll arrange for a bath. Now there were two bathrooms, so there was no need to go to the bathhouse to take a wash.

Of course, it was okay to go if they wanted to. Especially in winter, it was pleasurable to go to the big bathhouse.

They got to be tired from the journey. After eating, they watched TV and chatted for a while. Then took them to the guest room to rest.

“It’s getting late. Tomorrow I got to take a good look around the yards.” Xue Mei Li smiled.

“I will show you around tomorrow.” Lin Qing He heartily responded.

Xue Mei Li went to rest first. Lin Qing He returned to the living room and asked Third about the truck.

“Bought it. Left it at Uncle Jiang’s downstairs. By the way, I think Jiang Heng can be vigorously trained. Let him come to the capital for training occasionally. What do you think?” Zhou Gui Lai took out the performance chart from the bag and stated.

Lin Qing He glanced through the performance table and raised her eyebrows. The Hai City’s shops were full of calculations. This had only been open for less than a month, but the performance wasn’t bad.

After deducting the cost of wages, there was still some profit left. The tea shop aimed for regular customer, which needed time to manage it. The profit can be seen in such a short period of time. Although it wasn’t much, it was enough. It can be seen that the one named Jiang Heng had put his heart into it.

“How did he sell it?” Lin Qing He asked.

“He ran to the big factories to promote it. Many bosses learned about the shop’s tea through his sale pitch.” Zhou Gui Lai explained.

Otherwise, why would he be happy to reimburse half of Jiang Heng’s tuition fee? Talents were still relatively rare, especially those who are still willing to do this kind of brain work.

In addition, Jiang Heng will continue to head to other factories in the future. So Zhou Gui Lai planned to install a telephone there. If some bosses plan to buy tea, they will send it to them instead them visiting in person.

Like this, he told his mom about this idea. Lin Qing He responded: “Then next time you install one. Get Jiang Geng to bring some tea with him when he promote it. As long as he marketed it, he can leave a phone number and free half a jin of tea.”

“Okay.” Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

“I won’t go there for the time being. Let him be busy over there. Once it’s stable, let him come over to the capital for me to have a look.” Lin Qinghe said: “I’m tired too. I’m going in to rest. In a few days, you have to go to the south with me.”

“He, Dad, you’re going?” Zhou Gui Lai grinned and looked at his dad.

He knew that although his dad was a very tough guy without any ink of unrighteous ness. However, he was different with his mom. He was very sticky.

It was like this when they were young. Now it was still like this. Basically they didn’t separate.

Zhou Qing Bai had no expression on his face and only glanced at his wife.

Lin Qing He said, “Your dad won’t go. It won’t take long. Can go to and fro within half a month.”

“Half a month is like a year for my dad.” Zhou Gui Lai amusedly spoke. “How about I go with Uncle Cheng Min? We can go.”

“I want to go in person.” Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Zhou Gui Lai didn’t continue. He went back to rest. Zhou Qing Bai stared at his wife.

Lin Qing He was quite chill and said, “It’s time to sleep.”

Zhou Qing Hai returned to the room to sleep with his wife. Their little girl had fallen asleep long ago. On the bed, she slept like a pig.

Following this, Lin Qing He experienced the results of an old man’s anger.

“Come back early.” After getting his comfort and peace, Zhou Qing Bai said as he hugged her.

Lin Qing He let him be and focused on her sleep. Wasn’t it said that the husband and wife gets more and more familiar with each other and then there will be a middle-aged emotional crisis?

Why did her family’s not tired of her at all?

The early the next day Zhou Qing Bai went for a run. Lin Qing He also got up earlier. There were guests at home, so she can’t let the guests wait for her.

The nanny prepared a hearty and delicious breakfast. After finishing, Lin Qing He took Xue Mei Li, old Mister Jiang, and old Madam Jiang on a stroll around their yard.

The total area had reached 800 square meters. A very large double-entry one. Just 100 square meters more, it can be regarded as the area of triple-entry one.

And after the renovation, the yard’s simple style hadn’t changed. This kind of simplicity had a sense of returning to the original purity.

A lot of trees were planted. All of them were still small. About a meter high. There was also a lot of potted plants. Clearly a lush greenery. The whole yard was full of vitality.

Chapter 643: Btts 643

After this viewing, old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang were full of praises.

Xue Mei Li lowered her voice and said, "A large yard of this level cost a lot of money, right?"

Lin Qing He smiled. She didn't say how much money. Just nodded.

Even in the '88, without 500,000 yuan, one can't buy this kind of double-entry.

The usual double-entry cost 300,000 yuan. Not to mention a good location and spacious courtyard dwelling of this kind. Basically one can't buy them.

At least for so many years, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai hadn't gotten a proper single entry dwelling despite buying some extra houses. They were proper house with garden.

That kind of courtyard dwelling was hard to come by.

Old Madam Jiang merrily commented, "No wonder Xiao Geng doesn't want to go home anymore. So he was living in this enormous yard. If it's me, I don't want to go back."

"Mei Li still got old Jiang and Xiao Yu to take care. I dare not keep her any longer, otherwise Jiang will have to come marching over with his daughter. However, it’s fine for you and Uncle Jiang. Just stay here for a while. Delaying your return is okay," Lin Qing He responded.

After strolling, they went in for breakfast. There were ribs, lotus seed congee, steamed buns, soy milk, and deep fried dough stick. They can pick whichever they wanted.

Zhou Gui Lai finished washing up and brought his little sister over for breakfast.

After eating, everyone went about their own business. Lin Qing He got Third to drive Xue Mei Li and the two elderly around. She sorted out the recent manuscript translation project at home. After a while, she didn’t want to take it with her. She had to go there for half a month. Better hand in the manuscript before it is delayed.

It was no problem to leave the entertaining to Third.

One morning, Third took Xue Mei Li and the two elderly out and about.

Xue Mei Li had never been to the capital. As for old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang, they came here two years ago. But the capital's development in the past two years had really changed with each passing day.

After coming back from exploring, Xue Mei Li sought Lin Qing He. While old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang dropped by Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side.

The older generation had more to say.

Mother Zhou was delighted to see them coming over: “Last time you came, you only stayed a few days. Because Fourth's wife is at that side, I didn’t stop you. This time, you have to stay longer. The courtyard dwelling was very spacious. Can accommodate everyone."

"Elder Sister appears younger than two years ago. I am jealous of this vitality." Old Madam Jiang jollily remarked.

Mother Zhou also felt that she was getting younger and younger now. This was because she goes to the park every morning to dance with a fan and learn Beijing opera. So she became like this. The more she lived, the younger she got?

Old Madam Jiang went to set the chessboard with Father Zhou. Old Wang was watching and merrily stayed there. He didn't go to the courtyard dwelling to eat. Instead, he stayed for a meal here.

On the courtyard dwelling side, Xue Mei Li laughed: "You got so many people. Quite lively. Unlike ours. Xiao Geng's eldest grandfather's house is far away. We only visit around New Year's Day. Normally, we don't interact."

"Back then in the apartment building, it was more lively. At that time, they were still teen girls and teen boys. All unmarried. Now it's a bit more quieter than before. One after another married and lived their own lives." Lin Qing He responded.

"That's how it should be. The birds leave their nests when grown up. The best and the most worry-free way is to live separately." Xue Mei Li remarked.

Lin Qing He grinned: "You thought it through now. Before, weren't you still reluctant to let Xiao Geng to come."

Xue Mei Li embarrassedly replied, "He have been by my side since he was little. When I heard that he was coming to the capital and consider how far away it was, I didn't know how he was going to live. Couldn't help but worry about it."

"That's normal." Lin Qing He nodded.

For someone like her, she was willing to let go. When Eldest first entered the military academy, wasn't she looking forward to his call back. Still, she didn't stop him from pursuing his ideals.

"But looking at him now, I have nothing to worry about. Just don't get into trouble." Xue Mei Li smiled.

After her son came to college, he had grown up a lot. Her man had said that he gained a lot of sense of responsibility when he came over here and interacted with his god-brothers. He looked manly.

What's more, he appeared much more cheerful and hearty. It can be said that after this god-relationship, the character shaping of her son was beyond her expectations.

In the past, he was a bit bearish and a little bit promiscuous. She was afraid of him heading on a crooked road. Now she didn’t worry about it anymore.

Lin Qing He let her rest assured. The child was doing wonderful. Will definitely be promising in the future.

Jiang Geng had grown up a lot. There was no need to worry about this. Originally, their family got the conditions. Being here, he got affected by her family atmosphere and environment. How can he be crooked.

After the lunch was finished, Lin Qing He told to her: "In the evening, I will take you for a soak in the hot spring. That's truly a treat."

"It's too expensive." Although Xue Mei Li hadn't tried hot springs yet, she knew it was definitely not cheap.

"I'll also go call my younger sister and my future in-laws. It won't be just you." Lin Qing He said.

Xue Mei Li grinned: "I heard that Xiao Geng had went this year during the New Year. Said that he had gone with his second and third brother. Extremely relaxing."

"You will experience it later. For beauty and maintenance." Lin Qing He responded.

Then the topic shifted to beauty. Women never run out of words for this topic. Xue Mei Li was seven-eight years younger than Lin Qing He. Her skin condition was really not as good as Lin Qing He. This was the difference between daily maintenance and no maintenance. .

Zhou Qing Bai was speechless when he listened. What was there really interesting to talk about?

"You still don't treat it seriously? Normally, you grumbled about me doing this on you. Do you know how much younger you are than your peers?" Lin Qing He spoke when she saw his expression.

"This isn't a lie. If I didn't know, I would assume old Zhou reached his 30s, not 40s." Xue Mei Li commented.

Zhou Qing Bai's figure is well maintained. Not the fat pig figure he used to have. Now he was neither fat nor thin. He persist on running and playing basketball every day. When the real summer comes, he will add swimming as an exercise.

Lin Qing He usually applied facial masks on him when she did them. Zhou Qing Bai was unwilling most of the time. Too girly. However, his wife will dislike him, so he was willing to use cucumber on his face occasionally.

Still, don't know what was up the man’s skin. He was really living a life of luxury now. The environment nurtured people. So he really didn't look like a forty-something old man. On the contrary, he was more masculine.

Until now, Lin Qing He was still occasionally bewitched by him.

The corners of Zhou Qing Bai's mouth raised slightly, but he didn't say anything.

Lin Qing He continued to chat with Xue Mei Li. This side was better. When she went back to her hometown, her brother looked older than him. It can't be helped. Although life was better now, he was still transporting good through rain and shine every day. Can't be compared.

But to say who had clearly aged the most among the brothers, it was Second Brother.

Chapter 644: Number one principle of being a human

Lin Qing He went back in ’87. On a trip with Zhou Qing Bai and little Mi Mi. Although they only stayed for one day, it was still going back to their hometown.

Second Brother had really aged. It can’t called aging. People became like that because people at that age were overworked and tired. He looked tanner and older. This was a common occurrence in the village. Second Brother was no exception.

He was only two years older than Zhou Qing Bai, but the appearance difference seemed to be over ten years old.

Even Eldest Brother looked younger than Second Brother. Because in recent years, the children had grown up and were all very happy. He was left with a youngest son to provide for. His daughters and son occasionally sent money back. It was really light. Life was quite comfortable and didn’t have so many mind-wrecking matters.

Unlike second branch. It was either a miscarriage or daughter committing shameful acts. One after another. Nonstop trouble.

What’s more, there wasn’t much money. The family was indeed poor. The food wasn’t very good.

When Lin Qing He called Eldest Sister-in-law, she heard Eldest Sister-in-law mentioning that she pitied Second Brother and called him over to have a meal at home. His behavior was like he had been starved for a long time.

Lin Qing He also had some sympathy for Second Brother. He wasn’t a terrible guy, but the wife he married wasn’t a good match.

In the afternoon, Lin Qing He drove out with Xue Mei Li in tow. Taking a detour, she fetched Zhou Xiao Mei and Mother Weng. The four women came to the hot spring together and were introduced to each other.

They were all straightforward people. After a while, they chatted together.

Especially when this hot spring was really comfortable. Xue Mei Li experienced it for the first time. She wondered if there was any in Hai City. But even if there was, she hadn’t been there. This time was quite an experience.

They also served milk. All in all, the service was top-notch.

Jiang Geng came back in the evening. When he came back, his mom hadn’t come back with his godmother. His grandmother was present. He learned that his mom had also came here and went to the hot spring with his godmother. Jaing Geng grinned.

When they got back, he jollily said, “Godmother, you take my mom out to enjoy like this. After that, she will be unaccustomed when she returns to Hai City.”

“Come whenever you want. Transportation here is very convenient. Call ahead and I will pick you up if I have time.” Lin Qing He turned to Xue Mei Li.

Xue Mei Li was delighted and merrily replied: “I got to see the next time when old Jiang is free. When he is, I will bring him over.”

“When he come here, I’ll get Qing Bai to take him around.” Lin Qing He smiled.

Then she said to Zhou Gui Lai: “Take your grandparents and your grandpa Jiang and grandma Jiang over tomorrow.”

“No need to go. We have been there the last time.” Old Mister Jiang said.

“Yes, that’s right. It’s too expensive to go to that one. One soak is enough as an experience. No need to go every time we come over. Tomorrow we plan to go to the Great Wall.” Old Madam Jiang followed.

“Tomorrow, I will take you guys over. Mom, haven’t you been wanting to go for a long time? Let’s all go together.” Jiang Geng jollily spoke.

“Remember to bring the camera and take a few more photos. I will send it over after I wash it out.” Zhou Gui Lai stated.

“Okay!” Jiang Geng smiled.

So old Mister Jiang, old Madam Jiang, and Xue Mei Li’s itinerary were handed over to Jiang Geng. When Jiang Geng went to study, so the driving was left to Third.

After staying for a few days, Xue Mei Li had to go back. Old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang also went back with her. Despite Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai sincere offer for them to stay, they didn’t stay longer. They were happy about playing here for a few days.

Xue Mei Li was back in her home in Hai City and her excitement hadn’t passed away yet.

Chief Jiang said, “Since you like it so much, why don’t you stay a few more days.”

“Isn’t because I’m worried about you father and daughter? If you came with me, I won’t worry.” Xue Mei Li responded.

Chief Jiang grinned, “How can I have time?” After hearing his wife’s praises, he wanted to go and take a look. He went there once, it was more than ten years ago. Since then, he hadn’t been there.

“Arrange it. We can go together at some time later. That side’s got enough space and have many guest rooms. Only after going, did I find out how much our stinky boy doesn’t want to come back. His godmother’s side’s condition is too wonderful” Xue Mei Li amusedly scolded.

Actually, they were still living in the apartment building before. Before their son moved there, he had went there as soon as he was on vacation.

For nothing else other than the atmosphere in his godmother’s house. The family was merry and open-minded. Even when it was crowded, he still liked going over.

“Let him stay there if he don’t want to come back. His godfather won’t treat him badly.” Chief Jiang replied.

Xue Mei Li began to tell him where she had gone to play in the past few days. Chief Jiang listened to her speak without an ounce of impatience. It stirred up little Jiang Yu, who was still working on her homework.

Halfway through, she couldn’t bear it anymore. Declaring that the next time Third Brother came over, she would go to the capital with him.

“Your brother is enough to trouble your auntie at that side and you want to follow. Stay here. But if I go again next time, I will take you with me.” Xue Mei Li said.

Like this, Jiang Yu was somewhat comforted.

Back to Lin Qing He’s side. On the second day after old Mister Jiang and the others returned, she took Third and set off to the south.

This time they came to buy tea. And also planning to make a long-term cooperation. She had to personally negotiate this herself. Her son wasn’t bad, but he was young. He got lots to learn.

So after Zhou Gui Lai witnessed his mom’s glib tongue and how the major tea farmer was very convinced by her.

In fact, the tea market business at this time was doing relatively poor. Some of course were very expensive, but many weren’t selling well.

Lin Qing He got the first movers advantage. What’s more, because of her development over the past two years, she had really brought considerable profits to many tea farmers who were contracted to grow tea trees.

This was a very big sale channel. The main reason was that Lin Qing He shown enough sincerity. She was also an major customer from the capital and the sale happened direct sales. There was no middleman to earning the difference. She personally came.

So the price she given this side wasn’t low. Tea farmers weren’t getting oppressed. Lin Qing He also dug a hole for the middlemen. She told the tea farmers to ask around. If anyone was higher than her family’s price, then just sell it to them. No need to hold back.

She dared to open her mouth cause there were requirements. The quality of tea must be good. Her side will strictly inspect it. If it’s not good, the cooperation will be terminated. One must keep their word in business. This was the number one principle of being a human and in doing business!

Zhou Gui Lai learned as he followed his mom. He watched the tea farmers and his mom become good friends who talked about everything. He couldn’t help but feel admiration.

Once again, he emotionally remarked, if his dad hadn’t had a high salary back then, he would definitely not be able to marry his mom.

Chapter 645: All for naught

Zhou Qing Bai, who was getting talked behind his by his own son, was playing with his daughter. The yard had a skateboard which he got the carpenter to make. Specially for little Mi Mi.

Today, Xu Sheng Qiang came here. He had dropped by his maternal grandparents’ and heard about his maternal uncle moving house.

He didn’t go in. Just looked at this luxurious courtyard dwelling from a distance. There a was glinth of shame in his eyes.

He knew that his maternal uncle completely broke off ties with him after he married Zhang Mei Lian. Even when he got into fights and caused trouble, his maternal uncle would still scold him. After he married such a ruining star, his maternal uncle no longer reprimanded him anymore.

It was only now that he understood why his maternal uncle and his family would cut him off so thoroughly because he wanted to marry a woman like Zhang Mei Lian.

Because what he didn’t expect was that Zhang Mei Lian, who was already married to him, had a relationship with his brother-in-law, Zhao Jun.

As for how Xu Sheng Qiang discovered this incident, it had to be because a young man he knew told him.

He said that when he was watching the shop, he saw his wife and a man entered a guesthouse. They they went in together as they hugged each other in chatters and laughters.

The young man wasn’t from this area. It was a little far away from here. Xu Sheng Qiang met him back when he went out to set up a stall. He had brought him over for dinner once, so he knew Zhang Mei Lian as Xu Sheng Qiang’s wife.

Like this, he anxiously rushed over to find Xu Sheng Qiang.

Xu Sheng Qiang didn’t say anything else. After closing the shop, he followed him to the corner and kept guard. Considering the time Zhang Mei Lian went out in the morning and the time she came out of the guest house with Zhao Jun in the afternoon, was there any need to ask what she was doing inside for so long?

Xu Sheng Qiang told his elder sister about the incident without hesitation. His sister didn’t believe it. Xu Sheng Qiang knew that this was definitely not the first time Zhang Mei Lian and Zhao Jun got together.

The two of them must have entangled together when he was in jail.

This time won’t be the last time he catch them. There was also the opportunities created by him. He told Zhang Mei Lian to go back to her maternal home more often, he can watch the shop alone.

Zhang Mei Lian pretended to be moved on the surface. With a turn, she sought Zhao Jun to go to the guesthouse. Now, would his sister dare to not believe it anymore.

This all happened half a month ago. In the past half month, Xu Sheng Qiang was disgusted with Zhang Mei Lian. However, he patiently bared with her. Because his elder sister said can’t let them dog man and woman off so lightly.

He didn’t know what his elder sister was going to do. He no longer had the energy to. He felt that his life had failed too much.

Not only his life, but also his elder sister’s life. Why did his maternal aunt dislike his elder sister because his elder sister had found someone by herself in the past? He felt it was mostly likely that she seen through Zhao Jun’s character long time ago.

He even stole his brother-in-law’s wife. Was he still a human?

There was also Zhang Mei Lian. She even accepted her husband’s brother-in-law. No wonder she had aborted babies from other men in the past.

And he had said that he didn’t care. As long as she lived with him in the future, it was fine. A b*tch was a b*tch. Her nature was hard to change. It can’t be changed in a lifetime.

Xu Sheng Qiang had suffered a blow. Especially hard blow. He dumped the shop to Zhang Mei Lian. He came out for a breather.

As he walked and walked, he ended up at his maternal grandparents’ side. His maternal grandparents rarely bothered with him. They would scold him a bit when they saw him before. But now neither of them scolded him.

After two years in prison, Xu Sheng Qiang’s mentality grown a lot. Not to mention how mature and stable he was now, but he can also see who was good to him.

He didn’t know it back then. He felt that old Zhou Family looked down on them siblings. Now he looked back, which part of them was worth old Zhou Family to look down. Whether it was him or his elder sister, they were blind. .

Putting aside being blind, they also didn’t listen to what the elders say and liked to make their own decisions. Only their own opinion was good, They didn’t know that the elders have eaten more salt than they have. As a result of not listening to the elders, they suffered now.

Look at those who listened to the elders. Elder Sister Er Ni and Elder Sister Si Ni both married into the capital. Hu Zi and Gang Zi were definitely going to be well-developed in the future.

Then look at his elder sister and him. After tossing around for so long, what was the result of the tossing? In the end, all was for naught.

He wanted to go back and divorce Zhang Mei Lian immediately, but his sister told him to wait. It was too much of a loss to divorce like that. She didn’t want to let the two of them have it easy.

Xu Sheng Qiang didn’t stop his sister either. Although he didn’t know what his elder sister was going to do, he knew his sister’s temperament. She had to grab some money.

He didn’t plan to ask for any. Including from Zhang Mei Lian. He just planned to divorce. However, his elder sister was different from him. She was a woman. Got to have money, otherwise life would be impossible to survive.

That was why Xu Sheng Qiang didn’t stop it.

Right now, he walked over to his maternal uncle’s courtyard. But he didn’t dare to go in. He didn’t have the face to go in.

It was Zhou Qing Bai who saw him when he came out holding his little girl.

“Maternal Uncle.” Xu Sheng Qiang greeted. Then looked at the little cousin in his arms.

Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged it. He knew about his nephew’s early release from prison. Still he didn’t say anything. Now he was out, just live on his own life. There was nothing to say.

Taking in his current behavior right now, he spoke: “Why did you come here.”

“At grandpa and grandma’s side, I heard that you had moved. So I came and have a look.” Xu Sheng Qiang replied.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He turned around and carried his little girl into the house. Xu Sheng Qiang hesitated and said, “Maternal Uncle, I won’t go in.”

Zhou Qing Bai glanced at him. Xu Sheng Qiang spoke, “I just came over to take a look. Nothing else.”

Zhou Qing Bai let him be. He put his daughter into the car and drove to the tea shop.

Xu Sheng Qiang came back by himself. Xu Sheng Mei was looking for him. Seeing him return, she said, “Where did you go?”

“I went to my maternal uncle’s,” Xu Sheng Qiang answered.

“What did you go over there for? If they know this, who know how they’ll laugh at us siblings!” Xu Sheng Mei bitterly remarked.

She hated Zhang Mei Lian. Her hatred for Zhao Jun was more. In order to marry him, she even offended old Zhou Family. She was on edge since she married. While Zhao Jun could still do this kind of thing!

“Elder Sister, when can I take Zhang Mei Lian home for a divorce?” Xu Sheng Qiang stated.

“What’s the hurry? Once my side is sorted, I will definitely not let them go then!” Xu Sheng Mei said.

Xu Sheng Qiang didn’t say anything.

Xu Sheng Mei had recently been fishing Li Family’s third young master who was close to Zhao Family. This third young master had once expressed good feeling toward her. Recently because of her ‘waver’, he had begun to pursue her fiercely again.

Chapter 646: Dependence

While they didn’t know what the Xu siblings were planning on their side, everything was calm at Zhou Family. The only thing was that Zhou Qing Bai missed his wife. He felt very unaccustomed since the first day she left.

He hadn’t seen her for a whole day. How can he get accustomed to it?

Before this, there was rarely a time to separate. That’s why Zhou Qing Bai missed his wife, but he didn’t say it.

Though he didn’t speak out, little Mi Mi couldn’t help blurt out: “Dad, when will Mom be back?”

It had been a long time since she saw Mom.

“Soon.” Zhou Qing Bai could only comfort little daughter.

However his little daughter wasn’t that easy to assure. She couldn’t help asking again before going to bed at night. Zhou Qing Bai had to coax her to sleep.

“It can’t be that Mom doesn’t want me anymore. We have a kid in our class. Her mom doesn’t want her anymore. She is so pitiful. No one will comb her braids.” His little girl said pitifully.

Is she going to become a little cabbage without a mother?

“Your mom is on a business trip. She is making money outside. When she comes back, she will buy you delicious food. She didn’t not want you.” Zhou Qing Bai didn’t know whether to cry or laugh.

Little Mi Mi looked at her dad: “Mom is gone to make money to raise Dad and Mi Mi?”

“Yeah.” Zhou Qing Bai’s heart went as soft as something.

Little Mi Mi didn’t continue, instead she just said, “Then I will eat less snacks in the future. Mom has it too hard.”

Little Mi Mi fell asleep after a while. Zhou Qing Bai was still awake. He covered his little girl with a quilt. With a fan on, it was easy to catch a cold at night. Only then, he thought about his wife as he sleep.

How could Lin Qing He know about the conversation between the father and daughter? This time, she took her son to Jiangsu.

Biluochun from Jiangsu was one of the top ten famous teas. This time she came to buy it.

Jiangsu had beautiful scenery. Zhou Gui Lai spoke: “Mom, the scenery here is this pretty. You can bring Dad over here to play when you are free. Little sister too.”

Lin Qing He nodded. The scenery here was indeed pretty. It was a good idea to bring Zhou Qing Bai and little daughter over when she’s free.

After signing a cooperation contract here, Lin Qing He returned to the capital with her son.

Following this, she can send someone over here to transport the goods back with it was time. Simply bring the tea back through the train.

The time taken was a few days longer than the originally planned half-month.

Therefore, when Lin Qing He returned home, she met with the resentful eyes of the father and daughter.

“Mom, if you don’t come back, I will forget what you look like.” Little Mi Mi ran over to her leg, hugged her, and said.

Lin Qing He laughed and picked her up. However, her third brother held her instead: “Third Brother is back too. Why don’t you say you miss Third Brother?”

“Mi Mi do miss.” Little Mi Mi hurriedly added.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned: “That’s good. If not, Third Brother had brought back so many fun things for you for nothing.”

On the way to Jiangnan, he saw a lot of fun little toys at Jiangan’s side. He felt they were good and brought them all back. There was nothing else. The baggage were filled with these.

When it was taken out, little Mi Mi was overjoyed: “Third brother treat me the best!”

Then she dived into the toys with delight. After seeing it all, she picked out gifts. The small windmill was for Pang Pang, the small steamboat was for the twin brother, the wooden doll for twin sister. Also for her two best friends. Each got one…

Zhou Qing Bai’s gaze always remained on his wife and asked, “Are you hungry?”

“A bit.” Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Qing Bai asked the nanny to cook noodles. Then he boiled water to prepare for a bath.

Lin Qing He enjoyed the treatment. She took a bath in the big wooden barrel at her home and finally felt refreshed.

“Five days late.” Zhou Qing Bai said bitterly when she was comfortable and full.

Lin Qing He explained, “The traffic isn’t as good as the future generations’. What’s more, it’s rainy over there.”

In fact, it was rare trip to take her son out. So she took him to a few more places.

Lin Qing He ignored him. She slept on her own bed. It was still the bed at home more comfortable. Lin Qing He didn’t want to move after laying on it.

However, Zhou Qing Bai didn’t let her off. He closed the door. The two of them stubbornly expressed their feelings of longing before they slept together.

As for little girl Mi Mi, she was locked out the room by her dad.

Third merrily said, “Come here. Sleep with Third Brother.”

“No, I want to sleep with Mom.” Mi Mi refused.

“Just now, you said Third Brother treated you the best. Now you don’t want to sleep with Third Brother. Mi Mi, you’re hurting Third Brother’s heart.” Third said with a pained expression.

Mi Mi hesitated. Looking at her third brother and spoke: “Okay, but just this time. I will sleep with Mom tomorrow.”

“All right.” Third nodded and took his sister back to the room. As for his parents, small separation win over newlywedded period. Really, they were already at this age. He had never seen such a clinging couple.

Because Zhou Qing Bai, whose wife came back, seemed to have a second spring. Whatever he ate was fragrant. Whatever he did, he had energy. The nanny privately told Lin Qing He in amusement: “Sir seemed to be listless since you went on the business trip with third young master. Now you are back, Sir is full of energy.”

Lin Qing He coughed dryly. She had experienced it last night. Needless to say, he simply showed by his actions. This old man, why do he stick to her so much? It made her feel a little responsible.

However, Lin Qing He’s heart was satisfied.

Zhou Qing Bai wasn’t actually clingy. For example, today, when she came back, he did what he had to. Not trailing after her all day long. Still he had the spiritual kind of support. The mentailty she felt after she came back was different.

Lin Qing He came over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou’s side with two good tea blocks in tow.

Old Wang was there too. Both he and Father Zhou liked drinking tea.

They had moved. After moving to the courtyard dwelling, it was very spacious. Lin Qing He had told Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang to come and live there.

But all three elderly refused.

One, their was spacious. Living at their side, the three elderly people can care for each other. What’s more, someone was hired to cook and to do housework. They have a lot of free time.

The surrounding got all kinds of living facilities, like park and supermarkets. They were gathering places for the elderly. They were all familiar with living in this area. Zhou Xiao Mei, Er Ni, and others live in this area. It was lively. And there was immediate care if anything happened.

Zhou Er Ni’s house had set up a phone. Now they go there to call back to their hometown.

So they didn’t go to live in the courtyard dwelling. This side was very comfortable.

“Now you’re back, don’t go anymore. Just let the people under you go. I saw how unaccustomed Qing Bai and Mi Mi were after you left.” Mother Zhou said to her.

“En, I’ll let someone else go next time.” Lin Qing He smiled.

Chapter 647: Eldest's phone call

After Lin Qing He went home, Mother Zhou turned to Father Zhou and old Wang: “It’s hard on Fourth’s wife. Have to rely on her inside and out.”

“Qing Bai is outrageous.” Father Zhou remarked.

“Those who are capable got more work.” Old Wang smiled.

“It’s true that those who are capable got more work. As a woman, Fourth’s wife doesn’t have it easy to always go out to work. If anything to happen, it’s better to get Qing Bai to go.” Mother Zhou commented.

Although there was nothing to express, the elderly knew that their daughter-in-law, Lin Qing He had worked hard.

Have to say, Mother Zhou deeply admired this daughter-in-law. Even more so, when she went to the park and exchanged information with other old ladies. Their daughter-in-law weren’t as good as hers.

There were some daughters-in-law who were filial, but no matter how filial it only amount to so much.

Looking at her life now. There was a nanny waiting on her. How could did she dare to think about it before?

Lin Qing He didn’t know the elderly’s thoughts. She basically listened to everything she said now. She was older and not as rigid as before. Just follow along. Anyway, it was just coaxing them.

When Lin Qing He came home, she received a call from Eldest. The phone rang when she just got back. Didn’t need the nanny to accept the call. She answered it herself.

“Hello.” Lin Qing He said this sentence.

“Mom.” Zhou Kai smiled on the phone. He could tell it was his Mom’s voice.

“Smelly boy, you still know to call back. Mei Jia calls more than you!” Lin Qing He scolded as soon as she heard it was her eldest son.

Weng Mei Jia, the prospective daughter-in-law, would call back once a week. Or two calls when she got free time. She got a lot to chat with her prospective mother-in-law, Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He, the prospective mother-in-law, had done her part too. If the young couple had no time to come back, Lin Qing He will send something over.

For example, the two of them didn’t come back last year during the New Year. Third clamored to go there. Jiang Geng wanted to go there too. So Lin Qing He let them. She sent them bacon, grapefruit honey, lemon honey, etc. She also packed a few new clothes for the two of them. The boys brought it there.

On the phone, Zhou Kai jollily responded to his mom’s complaint: “It’s the same. No difference whether it’s your daughter-in-law or your son calling back.”

“Mei Jia is Mei Jia. You are you. Don’t make excuses for your laziness.” Lin Qing He said. Then she asked: “Where have you been recently? I heard Mei Jia say that you are on a mission again.”

“Confidential work. Mom, don’t talk about this. Mom, I got good news to tell you. I will be promoted this year.” Zhou Kai grinned.

Lin Qing He grinned and said: “Promotion is a joyous matter. But when you are outside, nothing is more important than your own body. Take good care of yourself. Don’t let Mei Jia and the family worry about you, understand?””I know.” Zhou Kai responded.

“When will you be back? I just got back from your grandparent’s. Your god-grandfather was talking about your wedding with Mei Jia this year.” Lin Qing He mentioned.

Eldest Brother’s wedding had met with many obstacles. The two brother-in-laws each got married one year after another. It was delayed until this year. Lin Qing He didn’t think there was any problem. After all, he was only twenty-four this year. So young.

They were still young. No harm in dating longer. Adapting to each other before marriage will result in less conflicts after the marriage.

Of course, she knew her son. He was like his dad. Once he determined on that person, it was basically a lifetime matter. If he wasn’t sure, he won’t get into the relationship.

Moreover, this prospective daughter-in-law, Weng Mei Jia wasn’t that delicate. She was open and capable. Very suitable for Eldest. So Lin Qing He wasn’t worried about the pair’s life after marriage.

Zhou Kai merrily answered: “We will go back at the end of the year. We will call in advance. We can do it in our courtyard.”

“You haven’t come back to see it yet. How do you know if the courtyard is big enough.” Lin Qing He amusedly said.

“Third has said the courtyard is very spacious and luxurious. It couldn’t be more than for a wedding.” Zhou Kai said.

Lin Qing He didn’t plan to go out to host it. This was Eldest’s wedding. Whether it was Eldest or the two behind, she planned to hold it in the courtyard at home.

“If you have time, you should accompany Mei Jia more often. You go out for so long on each mission. If it weren’t Mei Jia, see if others could put up with it?” Lin Qing He spoke.

“I know. She got a day off tomorrow. I plan to take her around the city.” Zhou Kai told.

“That’s fine then.” Lin Qing He was satisfied.

“How are my grandparents and god-grandfather’s health?” Zhou Kai asked.

“Your grandparents are okay. Your god-grandfather suffered a lot in the countryside in his early years. It has damaged his foundation. With the current season, he’s doing fine now. Once it’s winter, he will feel uncomfortable.” Lin Qing He replied.

They have been paying great attention to old Wang’s treatment. However the effect wasn’t much due to his old age.

“I have some caterpillar fungus here. I will send it back in the city tomorrow.” Zhou Kai said.

“You and Mei Jia can keep it for yourself to eat. Third went out and brought a bag back. Now they still have it. You don’t need to send it back.” Lin Qing He responded.

Zhou Kai didn’t say anything then. He asked his mom about his dad and his younger sister before hanging up the phone.

“Eldest Young Master called back?” The nanny smilingly asked.

“En. He hadn’t called for a long time. Finally, his call arrived today,” Lin Qing He replied.

“I’ve seen Second Young Master and Third Young Master, but I haven’t seen Eldest Young Master yet.” The nanny smiled.

“He’ll come back to get married this year. You will see him then. He looks like Third. Quite similar.” Lin Qing He got a lot to say when it came to her eldest son.

“He must be a talented person.” The nanny remarked.

Second Young Master and Third Young Master were all talents. Of course, this eldest young master won’t be any worse. It was said that he was a military officer. Very astounding.

“Make some soup for noon.” Lin Qing He said.

“I bought corn and carrots. Stew a corn, carrot and pork rib soup?” the nanny asked.

“Alright.” Lin Qing He nodded.

The nanny busied away. The treatment here was very good. The client family was very educated. She was very happy to work here. It went without saying she had to do her best.

It was rare for Lin Qing He to get the chance to rest. She turned on the TV and watched it casually. She had to go to the school in the afternoon and get some books back for translation. After stopping for a month, her brain became slightly lazy.

This was how people were. Once they become idle, they become lazy.

Zhou Qing Bai returned with his little girl and Third at eleven o’clock.

Seeing his wife at home, Zhou Qing Bai’s expression softened. This old man’s softness can only be seen in the presence of his wife and his daughter.

After a while, Gang Zi also came over. He rode over on a tricycle, which he used to set up a stall.

Chapter 648: Btts 648

Since he bought the shop last time, Gang Zi was going all out.

Hu Zi had started to run a shop, while Gang Zi was still setting up a stall. After he renovated the shop, he rented out the shop for ten yuan a month. The tenant sold dumplings.

Now that Gang Zi was working hard to make money. He was looking forward to saving a fortune and then buy a commercial house. As for setting up a stall or opening a shop, it didn’t matter much. Especially now that the stall were doing well.

After washing his face and hands, he came in for a meal. Gang Zi spoke as he ate, "Business seems to be better this year than last year."

Because he went out to set up stall every day and set up in different places, he encounter a lot of people. His brain became a lot smarter. On top of that, he wasn't stupid. So he sensed this.

"Look at how much the salaries have risen now." Third grabbed a piece of chicken and said.

Zhou Gui Lai felt that this year's business was better. For example, his family's business this year. After the beginning of the spring, it had begun to show varying degrees of growth.

Before the monthly income was about 150,000. But just yesterday, he checked his family’s performance chart for the previous month, which his parents didn’t hide from him. They could earn about 180,000 a month. What kind of income level was this?

Although tea shops accounted for the majority of it, other shops displayed a steady rise in business. Such as the beverage shop at the cinema.

Now they restocked once a day. It was evident that business was average.

"Work hard. It's tough now, but you'll enjoy the comfort in the future." Lin Qing He said to him.

"Enjoying comfort is still early. I haven't married a wife yet." Gang Zi laughed.

Lin Qing He understood and jollily said: "If you want Aunt to help you find one, that's okay. However, it Aunt find, I will take my time."

"Don't worry, I don't have anything right now. Being with, she won't have a place to live." Gang Zi shook his head.

"What no place to live? This side is spacious enough. It won't be too late to move out after buying a house." Lin Qing He said.

Toward the two nephews, Hu Zi and Gang Zi, Lin Qing He had promoted them. The home was spacious and there were many rooms. It will naturally be no problem to come over and stay temporarily.

"Hehe, wait until someone is found first." Gang Zi grinned.

Lin Qing He didn't continue on this subject. However, she did keep an eye out for Gang Zi. After all, Gang Zi wasn't little anymore. He was old enough to marry a wife.

What's more, he got a capital's household registration. Marry a girl here since they'll have something to talk about. This nephew wasn't bad, so she won't let him be aggrieved. Look at Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan. Weren't they living happily now?

They have a shop and a house. They can buy a commercial property and sell the apartment once they make money later. Their current environment was so-so.

They just talked about this and the nanny's daughter came over the next day. She was called Ah Die. About the same age as Gang Zi.

Ah Die came here only once a month. She came today to help her mom clean the yard together.

Every month, she would come to help. Because there was a big clean every month. Her mom had too much on her plate and the courtyard only have her.

One person was a bit too little. So Lin Qing He smilingly asked when Ah Die came over this day, "Does Ah Die have a job now?"

"Madam." Ah Die shyly greeted before shaking her head.

She didn't have a job. Only helped out at home. Her mom accepted the client family's employment. The salary and benefits were excellent. The family's pressure loosened up. That's why, she would come to help free of charge.

The nanny used to work in state-run hotels. But now many state-run hotels can’t keep going. The nanny was laid off early and had no job since then. That was to say, after applying for this job, she returned to her post.

Lin Qing He chose her for two of her strongpoints. One, her excellent cooking. The other was her cleanliness. Of course, the rules were stated clearly. Without rules, nothing can be accomplished.

Lin Qing He was very satisfied with the nanny so far.

"Since Ah Die doesn't have a job, you can come here and work with your mom?" Lin Qing He merrily suggested.

"Madam, you still lack people?" The nanny was overjoyed and couldn't help but happily blurted.

"It's too tiring for you to work alone in the yard. It's not bad idea to have Ah Die assist you. The salary is the same as you. If you are willing, you can start from today?" Lin Qing He smilingly told.

"I'm willing!" Ah Die rushed to answer. Then she felt embarrassed: "But Madam, I...I don't need such a high salary."

Her mom's salary was very high. However, her cooking wasn't as delicious as her mom's. Although she can do everything else, she can't compare to her mom.

"Working at this home, it's this salary. However, the house rules. Auntie, you should tell them to Young Die." Lin Qing He stated.

"Okay." The nanny responded in delight.

"Young Die also get food and accommodation included." Lin Qing He said.

Like way, there was a little nanny, Xiao Die at home. Xiao Die's appearance was relatively ordinary. And she was more reserved in personality. A good hand at work. She took on all the things like going to the street to buy grocery.

More importantly, she was exceled at sewing clothes. Because she was grateful to Lin Qing He for giving her this job, she made a few dolls for Mi Mi. They were stuffed with cotton. Mi Mi loved them.

This was obviously a clever and deft girl.

What's more, she might have been instructed by her mom as she slightly evaded Third and Gang Zi.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. She just took it all in. After a long time, one can see people's hearts and words that contain a lot of gold. One will know what character who has after getting along.

In June, the tea ordered by Lin Qing He was delivered.

Third called Ma Cheng Min and the two employees to transport it back. Four carts of tea were brought back. Another tea shop's goods hasn't arrived. It'll be a few days later.

So much tea was delivered to the warehouse in batches.

The warehouse had been renovated by Zhou Qing Bai. The initially large warehouse was divided into two warehouses, one large and one small.

The larger one kept the tea stocks. The smaller one stored the dried seafood.

Lin Qing He came here to have a look. She randomly checked the quality. The quality was very good. No defective goods were used to fool her.

After all, this was a long-term cooperation. The price given was pretty good.

The tea business was doing very well. Hearing the arrival of new tea, Wang Yuan specially drove over here.

"Fourth Uncle, I heard that new tea is here?" Wang Yuan merrily said.

"It's all over there." Zhou Qing Bai was currently drinking tea. He pointed to the tea cabinet and answered.

Chapter 649: Btts 649

Wang Yuan was a tea lover. Probably the family's biggest customer. Of course, he gave him a 30% discount.

Coming here to buy the tea, the tea was not only good, but the price was also cheap. He can drink it himself, or take it back to Wang's house, or gift it to the customer.

This batch of new tea, he tried it with Zhou Qing Bai first. The tea taste was very pure.

So when he left, he took three thousand yuan worth of tea with him.

Lin Qing He saw this payment when she looked though the ledger and remarked, "Why did he buy so much?"

At this time, the price of tea wasn't as expensive as that of later generations. It wasn't all hyped up. Of course, some teas weren't cheap at this time.

Such as the very rare Da Hong Pao tea.

Lin Qing He had got a batch of Da Hong Pao. She knew this Da Hong Pao was definitely not the authentic enough, because the real authentic ones were in Wuyi Mountain. They had to use trained monkeys to climbed up and collect it.

"His business is so big, three thousand yuan worth of tea is nothing." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Gifting customers and partners was a necessity. He have to buy a lot every month.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Zhou Qing Bai mentioned the swimming pool.

After entering June, the weather had already started to warm up. The swimming pools have started to open one after another. From this time to the end of September. Open for three months or so.

Lin Qing He thought how she hadn't exercised for a while, so she didn't object.

The next day, the couple handed over the errand of picking up Mi Mi from school to Third and drove over there.

The summer vacation hadn't arrived yet, so there weren't so many people. Still, there were people swimming.

Lin Qing He changed into her swimsuit and went into the water. She spoke, "Don't worry about me. I will swim slowly by myself. You swim yours."

From his youth till now, Zhou Qing Bai had always liked to swim. Besides, he was in a swimming pool, so there was nothing to worry. Zhou Qing Bai went to swim on his own.

Zhou Qing Bai took special care of his body now. Except for taking the whole family to for a check up twice a year, he ran in the morning and play basketball in the evening. Usually, he looked at the ledgers and manage the accounts. The dumpling shops which he used to passed time wasn't opened much. His whole day schedule was fully arranged.

Precisely because of this, his physical strength was still top-notch even though he wasn't young anymore. His lung capacity was also great.

Lin Qing He couldn't do it. After swimming one circle, she watched him swim. She waited until she had rested before continuing.

"When will our land begin to operate?" Lin Qing He asked both of them stopped to rest.

"Want to operate it now?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

"Wait until the tea business in Hai City stabilizes and we come back from Hainan before we discuss?" Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

It takes a lot of money to build that piece of land. Even if they set up a farm, there were all aspects to consider. The initial investment was also a sum.

Especially when their family still owed a large sum of money.

The couple took a comfortable swim. When they came back, they faced the interrogation of their little girl.

"Third Brother said Dad and Mom went swimming. And didn't take me." Little Mi Mi complained.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled and held her up: "When you're on holiday, Dad will take you there."

"She's still small." Lin Qing He said.

"It's okay to take a dip," Zhou Qing Bai responded.

With her dad's promise, little Mi Mi beamed. Then she began to share with her father what she had played with her friends today.

At the end, she said: "Today, Pang Pang was naughty. He fought with someone and made him cry."

"Fight ah? How did the teacher deal with it?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I gave him a coconut candy from my schoolbag and he stopped crying. He made up with Pang Pang." Little Mi Mi told.

Pang Pang was Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni's son. He grew up sturdily. He often got into fights in the kindergarten, whether it was beating others into tears or being beaten into tears.

Little Mi Mi had gotten used to cleaning after him.

"Hasn't all the coconut candy given to you been eaten? Why are there still some? Where did it come from?" Lin Qing He looked at her.

Little Mi Mi froze. Then she turned to her dad. Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and said, "I gave her one more."

"She's that little. How much can she eat? Do you want her teeth to stay intact?" Lin Qing He gave him a displeasured eye-roll. This man was good at everything, but he was really unprincipled when it came to his daughter.

"Seeing how you helped Pang Pang today, we won't discuss this candy. Next time, don't hide it from mom with Dad. Otherwise, we will go out on a trip and we won't take you. "Lin Qing He spoke.

Don't at her age. She can understand and express everything. She was clever, otherwise she can't coax her dad's IQ to plummet.

"Then I will be obedient in the future. Dad, Mom, you have to take me wherever you go," Little Mi Mi responded.

Only then, Lin Qing He let it drop.

Third asked, "Mom, Auntie Zhao's daughter called Ah Die, right?"

"En." Lin Qing He responded.

"Mom, did you tell her to come over to work?" Third asked.

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He looked at him and said.

"Mum, didn't you say it's not suitable to find a young one as a nanny?" Puzzled, Third asked.

"Ah Die is someone that behave." Lin Qing He replied.

She really didn't plan to recruit young nanny. After all, there were men in her family and adult sons. Quite inconvenient. Especially when their character were dubious. Ones that easily cause trouble.

However, from what she see, Young Die was a good girl. First of all, her mom, Auntie Zhao, was a straightforward person. Since this year until now, Xiao Die had come here a few times. Every time, she came to help. She immediately return after helping out. Never wandering around and prying around.

Lin Qing He noticed it long ago, but didn't comment about it. She seem pretty decent. What's more, there was indeed a lack of staff at home. So she let her come.

Right now, it never came to Lin Qing He to consider her nephew, Gang Zi. She asked Third: "Why are you talking about this all of a sudden?"

She noticed Ah Die avoided talking to these unmarried young masters. Not someone without a clear mind.

"Nothing. Just curious. I thought you were going to match her with Gang Zi." Third jollily responded.

Lin Qing He was taken aback. It wasn't just her. Zhou Qing Bai too. He glanced at his wife.

"I didn't have that intention." Lin Qing He told the truth. It was simply helping out at home. Ah Die was a good worker. She was working with her mom. She felt that these two's salary levels will definitely enable them to do well.

She really didn't think so much.

"Observe. Just observe." Zhou Qing Bai said.

It wasn't that he felt his nephew was worthy of a better one. When it came to marriage, marrying a down-to-earth was enough. Zhou Qing Bai's principle was to not pursue impractical and overly ambitious goal.

Chapter 650: Btts 650

Because Zhou Qing Bai said observe, Lin Qing He, who was originally hadn't paid attention, watched along.

Ah Die's appearance was very ordinary. It can even be said to be average. It can only be said that she wasn't ugly. But this girl was indeed a hardworking and pragmatic.

What's more, her needlework was excellent. She probably learned her cooking skills from her mom. It was also top-notch.

Of course, the most important thing was Ah Die's character.

This was indeed a very sensible girl. She never tried to flatter herself and will do her own work diligently. She looked after the garden and trim the branches and leaves during her leftover time.

And because of arrival, the furniture at home had a hard time collecting dust. Even in at the corner and cracks.

Looking at it this way, this girl was decent.

Because Zhou Qing Bai also had this intention of matching Ah Die to Gang Zi, Lin Qing He was naturally going to test Auntie Zhao's water.

After all, she knew that Ah Die hadn't married yet. But she didn't know whether Ah Die had sought someone.

"Young Die is a big girl. She's not young this year. Auntie Zhao, did you find someone for her?" Lin Qing He smilingly brought up.

The nanny, Auntie Zhao jollily replied, "She is not young anymore. It's just, this lass wants to delay it for two years and marry when the family's conditions are better."

"Now our house got the two of you, it shouldn't be that bad?" Lin Qing He said with a smile.

Lin Qing He had never asked much about Auntie Zhao’s family. It was a rare chance to ask today. Auntie Zhao had nothing to hide and told, “There are two younger brothers under her. Both of them are in high school.”

Ah Die was in the middle. As for the siblings above her, they all married and couldn't help the family.

Auntie Zhao's husband had passed away few years back. At that time, the conditions in the family were particularly difficult. It was Ah Die who went to earned some money through helping people deliver coal in the winter. If not, they wouldn't be able to survive that winter.

Since accepting Lin Qing He's employment as a nanny, the conditions at home had improved a lot. Although Ah Die was unemployed, she would still deliver coal before she came here.

She earned very little. It more or less some supplement.

Still, it can't compare to working here. The salary was really high.

"The conditions at home wasn't great before. Some people have come to talk about it. However, she herself wasn't willing." Auntie Zhao replied.

In fact, she held some selfishness, because if her daughter is married, she will be under more pressure on her own. Her original plan was to wait until her two youngest sons enter college and have their own subsidies before letting her daughter marry out. They were in second year of high school. Still a year to go. It won't be too late.

"Now that you have this job, it's more lighter." Lin Qing He smiled.

"It is." Auntie Zhao said.

Lin Qing He didn't continue to chat about it. This matter can be discussed again later. Gang Zi wasn't in a rush to leave at this time.

Lin Qing He had a lot of confidence in Gang Zi's marriage matter. The size of the young man was 1.78 meters. Definitely not short.

Most importantly, the young man was very responsible and motivated. After listening to what she said about commercial housing, wasn't he working harder?

Because this year's business had been very good, he had worked harder than last year. Lin Qing He asked him how much he made last month. He jollily answered that he made fifteen hundred.

In this era when a salary of 200 yuan was rare, he can get fifteen hundred a month. What kind of level was this?

The key point was that he didn't smoke or drink. Just wholeheartedly saved for buying a house.

Actually, Lin Qing He wanted to encourage him to do business, but decided to drop the thought. Unless it was a really big business, in ordinary people's mind, it was better to save money in and fight for the future commercial housing when it comes out. It was important to buy a property.

If one have extra money, buy another one. For ordinary people, wouldn’t it be better than doing business?

Lin Qing He called Eldest Sister-in-law that day. Counting the time, she haven't called for a good while now.

Eldest Sister-in-law came to answer after a long while. She merrily spoke: "I was too occupied that I have forgotten all this time and haven't called you."

"What have you been up to, Eldest Sister-in-law?" Lin Qing He smilingly said.

"Recently, those ducks have begun to lay eggs. They always like to lay it outside. Chong Zi and I have to look for duck eggs every day. They are often missed by your eldest brother." Eldest Sister-in-law grinned.

Chong Zi was Zhou Da Ni's husband. Now he raised ducks in partnership with his mother-in-law.

This year the land can be bought and sold. They bought a large piece of land and invested a lot of money in it. Just for raising ducks.

"Then they can lay?" Lin Qing He spoke.

"Yes. The eggs are diligently laid. The ducks raised by others aren't as fast as ours. It thanks to your eldest brother and Chong Zi. They often catch fish and shrimps to feed them." Eldest Sister-in-law explained.

"Then this year's development isn't bad." Lin Qing He remarked.

"This year we have raised too much. Third Brother and Da Wa's maternal third uncle's shop can't ake it all. Currently contacting other shops." Eldest Sister-in-law told.

Her family and her eldest son-in-law's family partnered up and raised more than 3,000 ducks. Majority were female ducks. Once male ducks grew up, many of them were directly sold. They occupied land and rations.

Lin Qing He grinned and asked about Dong Zi's chicken farm.

"Dong Zi almost flipped his face with his brother-in-law." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.

"What do you mean?" Lin Qing He said.

Eldest Sister-in-law recounted the matter. Previously, Dong Zi worked alone and didn’t mix it up. Afterwards he got his three brothers-in-law joining in for some reason. His brothers-in-law called their wives' brother to join in too. Like this, it got messy.

In the end, Dong Zi made some sacrifice to withdraw. He hired someone to start again. The former one's management was directly transferred to his brothers-in-law.

"Dong Zi had came to visit and said that he didn't listen to what you told him. Don't partner up." Eldest Sister-in-law sighed.

"Stung once and become wiser. He is a promising lad. He's still young. It doesn't hurt to suffer a bit." Lin Qing He commented.

"That's right. It's already getting off ground. He have contracted a hilltop. Won't do badly in the future." Eldest Sister-in-law nodded in agreement. Then she recalled and said: "By the way, Third Brother's house has installed a phone. Your third sister-in-law asked me to tell to you when we talk on the phone. She said you should call her to chat when you're free."

"The two can really bear to do it. Our phone was few thousands yuans back then. My flesh bleed." Lin Qing He merrily said as soon as she heard this.

"The two of them have made a lot of money now. What's more, the installed phone can be used by others. They collect money for its usage. They won't lose money." Eldest Sister-in-law smiled.

"That works. I'll call Third Sister-in-law. I haven't talked to her for a long time." Lin Qing He said.

After taking down the phone number given by Eldest Sister-in-law, Lin Qing He called Third Sister-in-law's side.

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When Lin Qing He called, Third Sister-in-law just freed her hands.

Except for second branch, what friction were there between the three sisters-in-law when they were young? They grew with age and the relationship was really great now.

"You know my phone number and still get Third Brother to pass yours to Eldest Sister-in-law to give it to me. You can call me directly, right?" Lin Qing He amused lectured on the phone.

"Wasn't I worried that you won't be home. You call me and I'll be here anytime." Third Sister-in-law merrily replied.

"There is always someone at home when you call here. Two people are hired to help at home. Even if I'm not at home, I will be notify by them." Lin Qing He told her.

"Then I'll directly call next time." Third Sister-in-law jollily said.

"How is the shop business recently?" Lin Qing He also asked.

"It's pretty good. Still, can't compare to your brother's side." Third Sister-in-law responded.

"I haven't contacted my brother's side for a while. What happened?" Lin Qing He said.

"He recently opened another shop. He watch one and his wife watch one. This speed of making money isn't something we compare." Third Sister-in-law told.

Lin Qing He was surprised: "When did this happen?"

She didn't even know that her brother had opened another shop.

"Last month. I only found out after they opened it. Of course, the truck your brother bought is strong enough. The motorcycle isn't used anymore. With such a big truck, they can open two." Third Sister-in-law answered.

Third Brother Lin bought a truck. From a small broken bicycle in the past to a motorcycle later. And then going to the provincial city to buy such a truck.

Basically, it wiped out a good half of Third Brother Lin's family's saving. Still, Third Brother Lin dared to do that.

Lin Qing He didn't know these things. She was satisfied though. Before, she had always remind her brother how to be capable. Now he didn't need her to say anything. He knew he got to make progress.

"Then what about you and my third brother? Do you have any plans in this aspect?" Lin Qing He asked.

This era was the spring time for doing business. It was particularly profitable. Some good businesses won't have problem making monthly income of few thousand. In the future, because of inflation, there will be many people with monthly income of ten thousand.

Lin Qing He felt that her third brother had took the right step this time.

"Where do we have the money? I asked your third brother. That truck is more than ten thousand yuan." Third Sister-in-law replied.

Her family went home to build a house. Still, they have made a lot of money in the past two years. And how much did it cost to install this phone? And because the previous apartment building wasn't big enough and the children were big, they sold it and replaced it with a small house with garden. What's more, the price had increased. It was no longer the same price. .

Although the money at home hadn't reached the bottom, it wasn't enough if they want to buy a truck.

"Now it doesn't take much effort for Wu Ni's dad to drive a motorcycle. We'll stay like this for now and see later in the future." Third Sister-in-law uttered.

Though she said that, it was impossible to say she didn't envy Third Brother Lin. How great was the profit of the shop? Now that there was a large truck, how much cargo can it carry back?

With two shops are opened, the business will definitely not be bad.

Still, Third Sister-in-law didn’t regret it. The phone had been installed at home. How much face they have from this? When it was first installed, she felt excited just by touching the phone.

When she was in the village, how could imagine that one day they could live the current good life?

The credit must go to fourth branch. Fourth branch did their best to support them third branch to move out and no longer stay in the village. There was no regret moving out.

"Mother, who are you talking to?" Zhou Wu Ni said when she came back from her class.

She and Eldest Sister-in-law's eldest son, Zhou Yang taught at County One High School, which was very close to this side. Since her home was here, there was no need for dorm. While Zhou Yang lived in dorm.

"Your fourth aunt. Do you want to come over and have a few words with your fourth aunt?" Third Sister-in-law hurriedly asked when she saw her coming back.

"Want, want." Zhou Wu Ni put down her bag and came over to take the phone.

She chatted with her fourth aunt on the phone. Lin Qing He merrily spoke, "I heard your mother say that she have introduced you a lot of people. Didn't fancy anyone?"

"I'm not in that mood right now. I told my mother, but she won't listen." Zhou Wu Ni said helplessly.

"What won't listen? It's obviously that you have a high-sight. The one I saw last time is pretty decent and you don't like him." Third Sister-in-law told her off.

"This is not something that can be settled due to good or bad conditions. The key to this kind of thing is feeling." Lin Qing He said on her side.

Zhou Wu Ni immediately uttered: "Mother, listen to what fourth aunt said. This suit what I want!"

"Qing He, do you have a suitable guy over there. One that hasn't married yet? How about introducing someone to Wu Ni?" Third Sister-in-law suggested.

Third Sister-in-law was a little envious. Er Ni and Si Ni who openly married into the capital. Now San Ni and her husband Li Ai Guo were also in the capital. She wanted her daughter to marry into the capital.

But her daughter said she wanted to stay in her hometown, so she didn't force it. So she started matchmaking? However, she didn't fancy anyone. So she casually mentioned it now.

"I don’t know if there's anyone suitable. I normally don’t pay attention. Wu Ni hasn’t been to the capital for a long time. It’s summer vacation next month. Do you want to come over to Fourth Aunt's place as a guest? Fourth Aunt moved the home this year. Just stay in our courtyard," Lin Qing He responded.

"Alright. Let Wu Ni go over." Third Sister-in-law answered for her daughter.

Zhou Wu Ni did not vetoed the idea. She didn't go to the capital for some time, so it wasn't bad idea to go over there for a vacation.

"By the way Wu Ni, go over to my third brother's side and ask. See if Ah Xiu is coming. If she comes, bring her with you, alright?" Lin Qing He said.

Ah Xiu was Third Brother Lin's eldest daughter. She wanted to come to the capital to explore few years ago, but she never had time.

"Alright. I'll go over and mention it in advance. If she wants to go, I'll take her with me when the time comes. Is this phone number for Fourth Aunt's house?" Zhou Wu Ni asked.

"En. Just call this phone before you come. I'll get Third to pick you up at the right time," Lin Qing He told.

After chatting for a long time, they hung up the phone. Originally, Lin Qing He was at home by herself. Now Third was back.

"Jiang Heng will come over next month. I will have to train him then. So I will be busy." Third stated.

"What busy? It's just pick them up," Lin Qing He refuted.

Third didn't say anything. Lin Qing He spoke: "Your third aunt wants to find a match for Wu Ni in the capital. Do you know any of your second brother's classmates and friends?"

It would be great if Wu Ni could marry over to the capital. There'll be so many nieces here.

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"I know two of my second brother's friends. But they both have a girlfriend. Last I ran into them last time, they greeted me." Zhou Gui Lai said after hearing this.

Then he continued: "Didn't Sister Wu Ni say that she wants to stay in the county citt? Third Aunt wants to find her a partner here. Won't it be a long-distance relationship? It would be easy have problem."

"Girls. If she truly love him, she will definitely be willing to come over. What's more, if the guy like her, then maybe he will go to her side," Lin Qing He said.

"Maybe. It's only work that is a big problem." Zhou Gui Lai pointed out.

"Then look around. Let's talk about it if there is someone suitable." Lin Qing He stated. She changed the topic to Wang Yuan's side: "I heard from your sister Er Ni that your second brother-in-law wants to partner up with you to open a wine shop?"

"Hehe, I just went to Second Brother-in-law's side to sit down and mentioned that. Sister Er Ni already told Mom." Zhou Gui Lai smiled.

"Didn't you want to open a dumpling factory and be the dumpling king?" Lin Qing He looked at him and asked.

Although the cost of opening a dumpling factory was certainly not small, Lin Qing He was willing to support her son on his business venture.

"Opening a dumpling factory can be discussed later. Right now, I want to open a wine shop with my second brother-in-law." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

"Imported ones?" Lin Qing He looked at him.

"En. Second Brother-in-law said that as long as I can contact the importer, he will invest money. We will to split the profit equally." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

The wine business was pretty good. So far, alcohol was the only business Lin Qing He haven't done of the tobacco, alcohol, and tea. Tobacco and tea were both prosperous.

"If you can really get a formal channel, I will invest in too. How about we also add split it equally?" Lin Qing He jollily suggested.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "This is what you said. Mom, it's going to enter my private pocket. Not in the public fund."

"Won't enter public fund." Lin Qing He confirmed.

So Zhou Gui Lai put his heart in it since then. He was someone who had the ability. Since young, he knew how to socialize. With his thin skin, he grasped the legitimate channel for imported wine after nearly a week of heading out early and returning late.

He had called Wang Yuan to drive there together. Wang Yuan was satisfied with it. He bought two boxes first. One for Lin Qing He and one for himself.

As for the investment for the storefront, he directly approved 20,000 yuan for and let Third manage it by himself. He didn't get involved. From then on, he would just get red wine and dividends.

With such a generous and worry-free partner like him, it couldn't be anymore stress-free.

Third went directly to the surrounding universities to recruit staff. Many graduating students have already got jobs assigned to them during this time.

There were some who got assigned good jobs. There were also some who were unwilling to be assigned, because the assigned jobs wasn't tasks they can handle, nor were they their own majors. In addition, the monthly salary from Zhou Gui Lai was really not low. A high salary of one hundred and eighty a month. There was also commission!

But he didn't take on just any college student. He had to look at other people's files. Those without colorful hobbies and interest, he might not accept.

What's more, the family background was questioned.

Because the salary was too high, some people thought it was a scam. The graduation certificate and Bei University student ID were directly placed on the desk. Whoever wanted to check it out, the come!

After checking it out, they were quite impressed. Then they asked about the job. This time, it was the beginning of Third's pressure and assessment.

After going through the selection, Third recruited four graduates in the end.

The starting salary was one hundred and eighty. A commission will be added to this basis. Since he dared to give so much, he wasn't afraid that they wouldn't work hard on selling wine for him.

Because there was no shortage of people for such a job. People may not be able to find such a good job again!

"Although the other place are organized, it is only sounded pretty on the surface. Though our store only have the four of you now, it will definitely be expanded in the future. I'll let you adapt first. Whether you can become part if the management in the future, it depends on your personal abilities." Third said when he brought them over.

The four college graduates were all a little older than him. The youngest was only 20 this year. He entered school late, so he also graduated late.

However, Third was much stronger than them in terms of aura.

The four college students were all from outside, not local of the capital. The local with network generally won't be interested in this employment. And the conditions at their home were better and will tend to slack off more. He didn't consider recruiting locals. The foreigners were fine.

People from other places, who came here to study, saw the prosperity here. If there was a chance, they would reluctant to leave and desire to stay here.

Third had found a dormitory here. A group dormitory, similar to theirs at school. The four lived together, so the conditions weren't superb. Still, it wasn't bad. Just medium level.

"One hundred and eighty a month, plus a commission. I cover the accommodation for you but not the food. You can go out and solve the food by yourself. My benefits are absolutely one of the best, so you have to make me satisfied. If you slack off and muddled through for some wages, there's nothing to discuss." Zhou Gui Lai stated to them.

"We know these. We will certainly not take your salary for nothing." The four of them responded.

"Alright, it's getting late today. You guys clean up by yourself. Afterward get to know the surroundings. Work begin from tomorrow. I'll be waiting for you to go through the renovation work together." Zhou Gui told.

Lin Qing He knew that Third had recruited four college students with high salaries and good benefits. She let him be. It was his own business. Let him decided by himself. The adults didn't need to mix in.

But seeing him go out early and return late every day, Lin Qing He had instructed Auntie Zhao: "Make him another soup and let him drink it before going to bed."

"Okay." Auntie Zhao responded.

When Zhou Gui Lai came back on this day, Aunt Zhao hadn’t slept yet. She told him to go to have some soup: "Madam told me to cook it. Third Young Master, drink it before going to bed."

"Okay." Zhou Gui Lai smiled.

It was corn, carrot and pork ribs soup. After eating, he went to brush his teeth. Then he went back to his room to make plans.

The renovation was complete. They can start buying and selling wine tomorrow. Especially after today. The four college students recruited by him had distributed a lot of red wine promotional lists on the streets and alleys. There will be shop opening ceremony set up.

When the time comes, the family's car and truck will drive over. Also his second brother-in-law's. It will support the store's front.

Thinking of these things, Third fell asleep.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were still awake in their room. While little Mimi was asleep in her cot.

"Third will open for business tomorrow. You have to come with me." Lin Qing He told Zhou Qing Bai.

"He put it into a private account." Zhou Qing Bai didn't want to go. It was laziness.

"Still, he is your son." Lin Qing He gave him a displeased look.

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai hugged his wife and looked at her face. Fine, he'll go.

Sons were that worthless.

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Although his son wasn't worth money, he still needed to support him.

Also with the support of the whole family, Zhou Gui Lai's wine shop was opened. It became the only wine shop on that street. What's more, it was ten minutes away in the east district. It was a small community. A rich household's community.

Have to say, it made sense for Third to chosen this shop, bought it for a huge price, and renovated it.

Old Wang and Father Zhou liked to drink red wine very much.

Although Mother Zhou liked to have a drink and then go to the park square to boast that grandson gave her red wine to drink, she felt that these two old men were unreliable.

This red wine was expensive. Dead expensive. It was all foreign goods. It wasn't easy for San Wa to do business with his second brother-in-law. How can she approve of them drinking it with others in the park?

Until a few days later, old Wang and Father Zhou came back with five bottles of red wine. They said that other old men wanted to buy them. They helped to fetch the goods. Only then, Mother Zhou realized what was going on.

It turned out that these two old guys were helping with the advertising.

Third's wine shop's business wasn't so good. He can sell eight to ten bottles every day. He sold it all to the people in the Eastern District. All of them were very expensive.

Lin Qing He gave him a suggestion and told him to set up a gold, silver and bronze card system. All purchases with a gold card will get 30% discount. Silver card was 20%. And copper card was 10%.

She gave a general idea and left the rest to Third to arrange by himself. Have to say, it opened a new door to Third's world.

It started from his first wine shop. Later this wine shop open throughout the capital. Even Major seaside city had his branches.

They were all orthodox imported red wines, with a particularly good reputation. They have their own regular customers. At the same time, the number of new customers was constantly increasing.

Of course, this was future matter.

Lin Qing He recently had some hesitation. Whether she should to open a dedicated studio. She planned to do translation work.

However before the work studio settle, Jiang Heng from Hai City came over in July.

This was godson's cousin, Jiang Geng. Although he was currently working under them, Lin Qing He had taken great care of him. She directly arranged to live at home.

"You don't have to be restrained here. Just treat it like your own home. Xiao Geng will have a day off tomorrow. Let Xiao Geng show you around first. Then go to our tea shop." Lin Qing He said to him.

Jiang Geng was pretty good. Not very tall, but not short either. He didn't look unpleasant, so Lin Qing He was naturally willing to develop him.

Jiang Heng quickly said, "Thank you, Mrs. Boss but no need. I can start learning today."

He came here to learn how to manage business, but not to play. What's more at his age, keeping his job and earning money to save a wife was the most important thing. Not playing around.

Since working for Third, how much had his salary increased from before? He gave some to his family and kept the rest for himself.

With grain in hand, he won't panic. He placed utmost priority to this job.

So he didn't want to play. Just want to work.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything when she saw him like this. Just smiled: "Xiao Geng is my godson and you are his cousin. Call me Auntie Lin."

"Auntie Lin." Jiang Heng took her advice.

Lin Qing He nodded and asked Third to take Jiang Heng to his room. Then she took the family's performance sheet.

Before she could look through it, the phone at home rang: "Hello, how are you!"

This was the opening remarks for answering the phone. Without looking at incoming number, this response was given when the phone was picked up.

Zhou Wu Ni’s voice sounded from the other side of the phone: "Fourth Aunt."

"Wu Ni ah." Lin Qing He smiled, and spoke, "Are you on your summer vacation? Fourth Aunt has been waiting for you for a long time."

"Just began today. I will bring Lin Xiu over tomorrow morning." Zhou Wu Ni merrily replied.

Lin Qing He acknowledged it. Saying, she'll get Third to pick up them up when the time comes. Wu Ni said, "No need. I still remember it. When that time comes, I will bring Lin Xiu there and experience it together. You don't need to let San Wa come over."

Lin Qing He pondered for a while. Right now Third was indeed busy. He was particularly concerned about his wine shop. He had been running business for a while.

So she said: "The rest haven't changed. Just that the small road has become the big road. Just go to your fourth uncle's dumpling shop. He is there."

Recently, Zhou Qing Bai, who had been fishing for two days and drying the net three days, started to run his dumpling shop again. His neighbors often remarked that he was wayward.

It can only be said that the world was unpredictable. From the start, Lin Qing He wanted to simply come and find a stable job in the capital. But starting from the dumpling shop, it spiraled out of control.

First the dumpling shop and then the clothing shop. All the way until the current tobacco, alcohol and tea. Even though they were only small-scale.

Because the dumpling shop was open, Zhou Qing Bai didn't come back until eight o'clock. Little Mi Mi missed her father. She ran to hug him when he came back.

"Dad, have you eaten yet?" little Mi Mi asked.

"Not yet." Zhou Qing Bai ate some dumplings to cushion his stomach. But those who open dumpling shops usually ate dumplings until they were afraid of eating them. No matter how delicious they were, they can't stand their own business's taste. It wasn't uncommon to lose interest after seeing so much dumplings, even if they don't eat much.

It was still home cooking that was delicious.

"There is still food in the kitchen. Dad, go and eat." Little Mi Mi urged her dad to put her down.

Lin Qing He spoke, "You have to be at the dumpling shop these days. Wu Ni and Ah Xiu will be here. They don't know this place yet. I told them to go to your dumpling shop to find you."

"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He let him go in for dinner. She left him spare ribs and lotus root soup, a small dish of fried pork with green pepper, two pieces of fried fish, and the rest was rice.

Other than that, nothing else. It was very simple. Zhou Qing Bai didn't mind the small portion. He was particularly prone to getting fat now. That meant increasing exercise, otherwise the weight will increase.

"Jiang Heng went back to rest?" Lin Qing He turned to Third.

"Received a blow." Third laughed.

In Hai City, Jiang Heng's business management wasn't considered bad. There were thousands of yuans flowing in every month. This was indeed excellent.

But when he came here, Jiang Heng noticed that the tea that a certain boss drove away with him was equivalent to a month on his side.

And this was only one of the tea shops. What about other places?

Otherwise, why would Lin Qing He personally go to a tea house in the south this year? Because this year’s business had increased a lot compared to last year. Theirs fame had already spread out. If the big boss wants to drink tea, here was his first choice to drive over to buy.

Of course, these big bosses had been given real benefits.

For New Year and other holidays, Lin Qing He will prepare a gift for these major customers. It included sea cucumber and abalone.

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It wasn't that they can't afford to buy these things. But rather, the thought was expensive. What's more, it had stimulated the business of the dry good shop. If they go there to buy dry good, they will also receive benefits.

Basically, these big customers rarely go to other people's business.

"He's a good seedling. Teach him more." Lin Qing He said.

Third agreed and diverted the attention to Li Ai Guo's side: "I think Third Brother-in-law want to run his shop."

"I asked your sister San Ni. They don't have much money now, so they aren't in a hurry." Lin Qing He responded.

The money lent to help San Ni and Li Ai Guo to buy a shop was fully returned just this year. Now the couple were saving their capital. It was estimated that they will go out to open one by themselves in the next year or so.

People tend to climb up the level. As long as they have this self-motivated spirit and take the right path, Lin Qing He will never stop them.

But who to look for to watch the dry good shop was also a problem.

The business there was excellent as well as large. One can't be reassured if it wasn't their own people.

The next day, Weng Guo Dong brought Zhou Si Ni over.

Zhou Si Ni's belly wasn't small now. Lin Qing He told to her: "Your belly is like this already. Why do you still come here?"

"Fourth Aunt, you are too careful. It's okay. I'm not so delicate." Zhou Wu Ni helplessly commented.

Lin Qing He spoke: "Don't act so tall and well-built. You should be careful when you should, understand?"

She had been pregnant. It didn’t matter much when the belly was small. But when the belly was big, how could one be careless? One must be more cautious.

"Now you moved to the benefit accommodation, are adapting to living to there?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Si Ni smiled: "It's very spacious. And the gas stove is very convenient to use."

There was already gas stove available at this time, but it wasn't cheap. Still, it was really easy to use. Lin Qing He used it at her side. Before, coal stove was used.

"I just talked to your mother on the phone a few days ago. Your mother asked if you would like to her to come over for your post-natal confinement in the future? I told her that I will hire an experienced nanny to help you when the time come. Told her she doesn't have to worry about this." Lin Qing He said.

"I have already contacted one. Once she give birth, she will help out." Weng Guo Dong spoke.

After all, this old man was eating tender grass. In the past, his mom often worried about his marriage. Now that he was married, the baby was about to be born, his whole temperament was different.

Still, Lin Qing He was satisfied with him.

His job was stable. A subordinate of iron rice bowl and his social status was also high. Who wouldn't highly look upon him? Especially when he was promoted and assigned to benefit accommodation. Of course, the most important thing was family-oriented.

Since Zhou Si Ni's belly became big, he had started to learn to cook. He followed Zhou Si Ni's guidance and after learning for so long, he had grasped how to cook noodle. Which was quite a milestone.

One have to know that this young master was someone who didn't know how to do anything at all before. Though he didn't have the potential in this area, he had put his heart into it.

Zhou Si Ni talked about the dry good shop: "Fourth Aunt, didn't you say that Sister San Ni and Third Brother-in-law are going to open a shop by themselves? Is there anyone going to watch the dry good shop?"

"Not yet." Lin Qing He looked at her and said, "Are you interested?"

"Yes!" Zhou Si Ni's eyes lit up.

Weng Guo Dong had an expression of a widow. He couldn't understand why his little wife couldn't stay idle? Wasn’t it good to take care of children at home? She persisted on going to work. How tiring was this?

What's more, when she go to work, what to do with the child?

Lin Qing He thought the same way: "If you're going watch the shop, who will mind the child?"

"Sister San Ni and the others definitely won't be so fast. By that time, the child is estimated to be about one year old and should be weaned at that age. My mom's side will take care of it for me." Zhou Si Ni responded.

Mother Weng did make such a promise. If she wanted to go out to work, the child can left at her side. Her clothing store hired two girls to help, so it was relatively idle.

"Cooking and eating is also a problem." Weng Guo Dong pointed out.

"That's not a big problem. You can ride the bicycle over. I'll have it ready over there. You can deliver it to Dad and Mom. Just take up some time." Zhou Si Ni turned to him.

They didn't continue to discuss this matter in depth. It was just briefly talked about for the time being. Future matters were still uncertain.

It was a rare chance for Weng Guo Dong to have a day off today. After sitting here, he dropped by Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side.

Mother Zhou found it pleasing to look at Zhou Er Ni, Zhou San Ni, and Zhou Si N now. How great it was to have them coming to the capital?

"I heard San Wa come and say that Wu Ni will come in a few days?" Mother Zhou mentioned.

"En. Just came from Fourth Aunt and heard her bringing it up." Zhou Si Ni nodded.

"You have been married for three years and now you have a baby. Wu Ni is the same age as you and don't even have a match." Mother Zhou said.

"So far, Wu Ni is the granddaughter with the highest level of education in our family. Is there a need for you to worry about her." Zhou Si Ni smiled.

"That girl is promising. Still, she is getting older now. She should find a good partner. This time, we should get your fourth aunt to help her find someone. Grandmother can trust your fourth aunt's eyesight." Mother Zhou said.

Her daughter, Zhou Xiao Mei’s marriage was approved by the fourth family. Same with Er Ni and Si Ni. As long as she said it's good, then they would be able to live well.

So Mother Zhou trust her fourth daughter-in-law very much.

"Come to think of it. Guo Dong, are there any guys about the same age in your workplace? Let me tell you, Wu Ni is a wonderful girl. She is a high school teacher. Very good tempered and filial. How about you bring it up?" Mother Zhou looked at her grandson-in-law and said.

She thinks it was a good idea to cast nets wide to fish for chinese pond turtle.

"Let's see if there is anyone introduced by Fourth Aunt. If not, I'll mention it at my side," Weng Guo Dong responded.

Mother Zhou was delighted and turned to Zhou Si Ni, "If you sisters married here, Grandmother will be overjoyed. You can come to accompany Grandfather and Grandmother when you have time."

When the couple depart, Mother Zhou gave a small bag of eggs, which she raised in her backyard. This year was the most she had raised. More than 30 chickens.

Why raise so much? Because this year, her precious eldest grandson was getting married!

Speaking of eldest grandson, one can't describe how much pride filled Mother Zhou's heart. It can be said that he was the lifeblood of her old family and face of her old Zhou Family!

The grandchildren in below him were all good and promising. However, this eldest grandson, Zhou Kai's position hadn't been shaken from beginning to end in the hearts of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou for so many years.

Just as she was remembering him, the granddaughter from Zhou Xiao Mei's side, Su Tian ran over: "Grandma, Second Cousin Sister said that Eldest Cousin Brother called back. Told me to come and get you to listen."

"I'm coming. I'm coming" Mother Zhou was excited.

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Ever since Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni’s home installed a phone, Zhou Kai, their eldest grandson, would call back when he was free.

They would fetch Mother Zhou to come over to listen. Mother Zhou was delighted.

After receiving the phone, she chatted with her eldest grandson: "Grandmother had raised a lot of chickens for you. When you come back for the wedding banquet this year, you won't have to go to the market to buy them. This side can directly provide them."

"Grandmother, you, Grandfather and God-grandfather can eat it. There's no need to specially save it for me and the wedding banquet." Zhou Kai smiled.

"Of course, I must save them for you. Otherwise, why would Grandmother raise so many. Your parents give us 200 yuan a month for living expenses. Your mother also pays the nanny. There the three of us living at this side. There are still a lot left in the living expenses. We can eat whatever we want," said Mother Zhou.

Mother Zhou felt that there was really nothing to complain with this lifestyle. When they were young, how could they dare to think about this?

So Mother Zhou took special care of her body and really didn't be frugal. Going to the hospital to check her body every year was a must. She was very cooperative.

Zhou Kai on the phone was happy to hear it and grinned: "Alright then. Just keep it for us. When the time comes to get married, use them for the wedding banquet."

Then he asked about his grandfather and his god-grandfather's health. There wasn't any big problem. After chatting for a while, he hung up the phone.

Mother Zhou was content. Zhou Er Ni spoke, "Mum, I just bought fried chop rice cake. Take some back to eat."

Mother Zhou didn't act reserved with her granddaughter. She didn't leave straightaway though. There was nothing to do when she go back. So she sat down and chatted with her granddaughter.

Mother Zhou spoke: "When Da gets married, it should be time to have a baby. However, that side is too far away. This side can't help even when we want to."

"What's there to be anxious about? Just get Da Wa's wife to hire help over there. The salary of the couple is high and they will be able to afford it," Zhou Er Ni replied.

Right now, she had hired a nanny to help at her side too. Don’t assume that it will be easier when the babies grow up. Without the help of a nanny, she will be so busy until her head spin at home and can't do anything else.

"It's not a bad idea to hire one. But I think if they are willing, they can raise them until it a bit bigger before bringing over to this side to raise. Don't know if it will work?" Mother Zhou suggested.

In that case, it would be easy for her to see her great-grandson.

Zhou Er Ni: "..."

She felt that her fourth aunt would definitely not want to pick up this trouble.

What her fourth aunt was most afraid of was to mind a child. Xiao Mi Mi was rarely taken care of by her. Most of the time she was minded by her fourth uncle.

Mother Zhou's intention was that Zhou Er Ni passing this to Lin Qing He when she came to the tea shop.

When Lin Qing He heard it, her reaction was the same: "..."

"I will fork out the money the nanny at Eldest and Mei Jia's side. It doesn't matter how expensive it is." Lin Qing He stated.

As for sending the child over to this side to be raise, save the thought. It was better for the children to grow up next to their parents.

Of course, this was an excuse. The fact was that she really didn’t want to mind a child. Whoever minded knew what they were like? If the moms can take a break from their naughty children for half a day, it was almost like the New Year. It was almost like a sudden rubbing after not taking a bath for half a year. That feeling was quite refreshing.

It can be seen how difficult it was to bring up a child.

Zhou Er Ni laughed.

At this time, a familiar car stopped outside. Second child got off with He Mian Mian.

Lin Qing He said: "You two are quite chill. How long have you not been back?"

"It's just too busy. I just found time today." Zhou Xuan responded.

He Mian Mian spoke: "Next time I won't wait for him. I will come over to find Auntie Lin for tea by myself."

"By the way, bring your mom and sister-in-law too." Lin Qing He smiled.

Zhou Xuan was now embarking on the road of politics, just like his prospective father-in-law. He was currently mentored by his prospective father-in-law.

Speaking of this, one must admit that Second was naturally born for this path. Not teaching.

Father He, an old politician, was extremely satisfied with his prospective son-in-law. He was already treating it as training a successor. Now was the beginning. It will be even more busy in the future.

For example, getting dispatched on trips and gaining experience in mixed qualifications. This was the future Zhou Xuan must walk in the future.

Because Second came back with his girlfriend, Lin Qinghe's account .book was first handed over to Zhou Er Ni to handle. Looking at it, Zhou Er Ni's tongue became tied

She mentioned it to Wang Yuan: "This year the profit of the fourth aunt's shop has increased by about 30%. Since the beginning of this year, our garment factory has not grown much."

"We have to transform in the future." Wang Yuan stated.

He had already planned it out. It was no problem to operate like this at present. But now there were more and more garment factories. It was same all over the country. It definitely won't be a rare industry in the future.

So he started planning to take the boutique route. When the time came, he will definitely need to lay off people. For now, let's run it as it was for the time being.

"By the way, Xu Sheng Mei and Xu Sheng Qiang hadn't come here to pick up the goods for a while now, right?" Zhou Er Ni remembered and asked.

"If it's on the ledger, then they have. If not, they probably didn't." What kind of identity did Wang Yuan have? Would he care about this?

Zhou Er Ni didn't care too much. She assumed Xu Sheng Mei and the others have gone to other garment factories to get the goods. After all, starting this year, the prices here had been raised. They had did lose some customers because of this.

Naturally, she didn't know that Xu Sheng Qiang had already brought Zhang Mei Lian back to his hometown.

Zhang Mei Lian was stunned when Xu Sheng Qiang taken her to the county city's Civil Affairs Bureau for divorce.

"After the divorce, I won't stop whatever you do with Zhao Jun," Xu Sheng Qiang stared at her indifferently.

Zhang Mei Lian was horrified. Xu Sheng Qiang knew!

"Qiang Zi, it's not what you think..."

"You don't need to explain it to me. I found out about you guys soon after I came out. We came to divorce. My elder sister and Zhao Jun had also divorced over there." Xu Sheng Qiang stated.

Just like that, Zhang Mei Lian went in and exchanged the red book for yellow book with Xu Sheng Qiang.

Yellow divorce certificate means that the two's relationship had yellow. They will go on their own way in the future.

Zhang Mei Lian didn't recover until they had divorced. She gritted her teeth and said, "Xu Sheng Qiang, you are capable!"

No wonder he refused to touch her later. Because he knew about her and Zhao Jun.

Xu Sheng Qiang took out three hundred yuan from the two's cloth pouch. He didn't touch the rest of the family asset and threw them all to Zhang Mei Lian, saying, "From now on, we have no relationship."

He didn't go back to his hometown either. It was too shameful to go back at this time. He wasn't familiar with other places. He wanted to go back to the capital city and ask his maternal uncle if there was any place that needed him.

It was best for him to go to his maternal uncle's side to work with his head down.

Zhang Mei Lian watched him go. She was infuriated. However, she was unfamiliar with this place. so she hurried after him back to the capital.

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Compared with the divorce between these two going back to the hometown to divorce, Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun's divorce was much easier.

Before the divorce, Xu Sheng Mei had done enough preparations.

The child belonged to Zhao Family. She doesn't want him. Let Zhao Family take him by themselves. She found herself a next meal ticket.

And on the day of divorce with Zhao Jun, she got a marriage certificate with that young man whose family background wasn't less than Zhao Family's.

They got it in front of Zhao Jun!

Zhao Jun was extremely furious. But what could he do? Now their marriage was divorced, Xu Sheng Mei had nothing to do with him.

"I have cheated, but you aren't much better. You must leave behind the money my Zhao Family gave you last night!" Still, Zhao Jun wasn't so easy to dismiss. He directly stopped Xu Sheng Mei.

Today they divorced. Last night, Xu Sheng Mi knocked a full 30,000 yuan from Zhao Family.

How could Xu Sheng Mei possibly take out the money she stomached? Simply a joke.

"You went out to steal a bite and I had never told you off. Even if I feel uncomfortable, I had always endure it. I know this is the price I paid for marrying into your Zhao Family. But Zhao Jun, which part did my younger brother and I do you wrong? And made you go and mess with that b*tch, Zhang Mei Lian? You don't find it disgusting me. Well, I do!" Xu Sheng Mei mocked.

Zhao Jun's face was gloomy, "Don't pull in those nonsense with me. Didn't you put a green hat on me with brat from Huang Family!"

"Huang Bin and I have always been innocent. We didn't get married until this year. I haven't been done you wrong before." Xu Sheng Mei calmly stated, "As for the money Zhao Family gave me, it is what Zhao Family owe me. It should come out from Zhao Family!"

After speaking, she lead the man named Huang Bin next to her away.

Zhao Jun was angry to the max.

It wasn't until Zhang Mei Lian and Xu Sheng Qiang came back from the hometown did Zhao Jun learned from Zhang Mei Lian when the siblings knew about it. It turned out that Xu Sheng Qiang found out shortly after being released from prison.

It was just that the siblings have never revealed it. Now, Xu Sheng Mei found her next meal ticket. Huang Family's wealth wasn't inferior to Zhao Family. They were a rival of Zhao Family.

However, the two families lived in the same community. It'll be quite lively for a while!

Zhao Jun was furious, while Zhang Mei Lian's mind moved.

Now that Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun were divorced, did that mean that she had a chance?

Old Zhou Family only knew about Xu Sheng Mei and Xu Sheng Qiang's divorce after Xu Sheng Qiang returned to the capital.

Xu Sheng Qiang came over by himself and told his maternal uncle and aunt. What's more, he wanted a job.

Lin Qing He didn't dislike these two siblings. This hadn't changed from the beginning to the end. After hearing from Ah Die that someone called Xu Sheng Qiang had visited, she didn't even want to let him. Simply wanted to send Zhou Qing Bai out to see him.

In the end, she let him in.

This time, seeing Xu Sheng Qiang like that, Lin Qing He felt that this should be a sign of turning back.

In the past, the first impression was someone who needed some lecturing and hadn't experienced society's beatings. Now his impression was that he had grown a lot.

Lin Qing He didn't want to talk anymore when he finished talking about what happened in these days.

Zhou Qing Bai could see that he had really repented. Still, he scolded him: "You persisted on marrying her before. Let me see you marry her now. Your elder sister has the same virtue as you!"

Lin Qing He felt that Xu Sheng Mei and Xu Sheng Qiang weren't the same virtues. One's position was obviously more than one level higher.

Xu Sheng Mei divorced after finding her next partner.

There was nothing to say. After all, they were now divorced.

"Maternal Uncle, I have nowhere to go now. Is your side still recruiting workers?" Xu Sheng Qiang spoke.

Zhou Qing Bai turned to his wife. Lin Qing He looked at Xu Sheng Qiang: “There is no recruitment in the shops under Zhou Family’s name. And those who work under Zhou Family have to follow the principle of sending God out politely even if they encounter rude and difficult customers. Can you do this?"

"I used to be ignorant. Now I won't fight anymore." Xu Sheng Qiang said with a pursed mouth.

"If you can do it, then it's fine. As for what position, let your maternal uncle arrange it for you." Lin Qing He declared.

If it was his previous temperament, she would definitely not keep Xu Sheng Qiang. However, she getting old. Seeing these young people, she was willing to give them another chance as long as it wasn't a matter of principle. She saw his change after he got out of prison and decided to give him one last chance.

"Can yo make dumplings and cook dumplings?" Zhou Qing Bai turned to Xu Sheng Qiang.

"No." How could Xu Sheng Qiang know? He only ever ate them: "But I can learn."

"You settle in here today. Tomorrow, come with me to the shop. From now on, the dumpling shop will be managed by you. You'll be paid with salary." Zhou Qing Bai looked at him and said.

Xu Sheng Qiang agreed. He only had a change of clothes. His body was dirty, so he went to the bathhouse to take a bath first.

When he came back, he ran into Third and Jiang Geng, who had come over due to getting his day off, as well as Jiang Heng, who had come for training.

When Zhou Gui Lai saw him, he uttered, "Come here as a guest?"

"I will go to the dumpling shop with Maternal Uncle to make dumplings from tomorrow." Xu Sheng Qiang responded.

Because Jiang Heng and Jiang Geng were here, Zhou Gui Lai didn't ask any more questions. He brought him in too. Gang Zi came back after a while. Now it was getting hotter and hotter. Gang Zi was sweating all over.

"Wait for me. I'll go in first and take a shower." Gang Zi said. Then he grabbed the clean clothes and went to the bathroom at home to take a cold shower. He came out after he was refreshed.

"Have you always lived here?" Xu Sheng Qiang asked Gang Zi.

Gang Zi had became tanned. He nodded when he heard these words: "Yes."

It would be a lie to say Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't envious. Still, he can't blame anyone. If he was motivated before, they won't disdain him since they didn't disdain Gang Zi, right? They were both nephews.

"Go to the kitchen to help Ah Die and the others serve the dishes." Lin Qing He called.

Jiang Geng and Gang Zi went in to help bring out the dishes. After a while, the dishes were served on the dinner table. They ate together.

Compared with other young people who chatted and laughed, Xu Sheng Qiang was obviously a little out of place. He wasn't familiar with anyone. What's more, they didn't know why he came came here today?

Since he had to get up early to open the shop tomorrow, Xu Sheng Qiang went to bed first. Jiang Geng and his cousin also gone to bed.

Only Third and Gang Zi was left. Both naturally looked at the adults.

"Xu Sheng Qiang is divorced. He came here to ask for a job. Your dad will let him go to the dumpling shop and try it out." Lin Qing He briefly explained.

Zhou Gui Lai and Gang Zi were stunned: "Divorced?"

"It isn't just him who is divorced. His elder sister too." Lin Qing He said.

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After listening to what Lin Qing He said, Third and Gang Zi felt like their world view had been looted again.

This was simply challenging their world view.

"Gang Zi, you need to be cautious when marrying a wife." Zhou Gui Lai patted Gang Zi on the shoulder and said very sincerely.

Gang Zi nodded very solemnly.

If one was to marry a woman like Zhang Mei Lian, it would really be blood-deep unlucky. It was a family's disaster to marry in such a woman.

"So Xu Sheng Qiang wanted to change himself now?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"Give him a chance." Lin Qing He replied.

This matter wasn't discussed anymore. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai prepared to go to bed.

As for little girl, Mi Mi, she went to sleep after dinner today. She was tired from playing.

So far, the little girl was still sleeping with her parents. However, she got her own crib. Still, she was in the same room.

Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai: "There's only one chance. If he doesn't cherish it this time, don't come up to me with nonsense in the future."

"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Initially, he was unwilling to get involved. However, seeing his nephew came out of jail this and had indeed changed a lot, he considered giving another chance.

Early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai took Xu Sheng Qiang and went to the dumpling shop's side with him. They had to buy a lot of ingredients.

Opening a dumpling shop wasn't an easy task. There were so much to do.

And Xu Sheng Qiang was clumsy. This guy had never done anything like this before. Even though he was from the country, he really didn't know how to do these.

So he needed his maternal uncle, Zhou Qing Bai to teach him.

Thankfully, Zhou Qing Bai got a good temper. As long as he was willing to learn, he won't mind teaching him.

After a busy day at the dumpling shop, he lived directly at the dumpling shop at night, instead of going back to the courtyard dwelling.

Lin Qing He didn't ask more about Xu Sheng Qiang's matter. Gang Zi did ask his maternal uncle.

"Don't know anything. It will take a while before he take over." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Gang Zi chuckled and said, "Eldest Maternal Aunt severely spoiled him. She didn't let him to do anything. Naturally, he won't be able to do those."

Lin Qing He changed the topic to his stall business. Gang Zi responded: "This year there are a lot more people setting up stalls. I think it won't be that desired in the future."

He had always been selling clothes and was very clear about the clothing industry. This year's business was indeed better than last year as well as profitable. But at the same time, there were a lot more people setting up stalls.

His clothes were supplied by his second cousin sister's husband. They were all top-notch. Both the quality and the style were solid choice. So they sell out better.

But he felt that it would be difficult to keep doing it in the future.

Lin Qing He said, "You can take advantage of the current profitable period and make more money."

It was true that the stall business will become more and more difficult to do in the future. Still, throughout the 1990s, the stall business weren't too bad.

And so far, there was really nothing for Gang Zi do if he was to get into other business. Just keep going on like this for now. The monthly income wasn't worse than opening a shop.

Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu arrived at the dumpling shop in the evening of the next day.

Zhou Wu Ni naturally knew Xu Sheng Qiang. She was shocked when she saw him there.

Zhou Qing Bai was also at the dumpling shop. He saw the two of them coming and said, "Are you hungry? First have dumplings?"

Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu greeted before saying they weren’t hungry. Wait until they go home to eat together.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at the time. It was only five o'clock. It was nearly dinner time, so he said to Xu Sheng Qiang, "You keep watch first."

"Okay." Xu Sheng Qiang nodded. He gave a nod to his cousin sister, Zhou Wu Ni and then took his maternal uncle's apron.

After these two or three days of training, ha can at least cook the dumplings despite not being proficient yet. After all, that didn't have much technical content.

Zhou Qing Bai brought Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu over to the courtyard dwelling. Lin Qing He was at home. At this time, they were preparing for dinner.

Seeing both of them, she grinned, "I mentioned you two before going to bed last night. You should be here today."

"Fourth Aunt, it's been a long time since I saw you. Why do you still look so young?" Zhou Wu Ni merrily steeped forward to hug her fourth auntie, and remarked.

"Don't coax your fourth aunt. Your fourth aunt is at this age now. What still young?" Lin Qing He responded with a large grin on her face.

"Elder Sister Min isn't coaxing Third Aunt. Third Aunt, you look the same as back then when I was a child. Nothing has changed." Lin Xiu also said.

This wasn't a superficial compliment. Her third aunt really appeared young. Her mom was younger than her third aunt. But if they stood together, others will definitely say that her mom was few years older than her third aunt.

Zhou Wu Ni's proper name was Zhou Hong Min. Also, meaning she was the Elder Sister Min mentioned by Lin Xiu.

Lin Qing He was very happy to be coaxed. At her age, she would definitely like to listen pleasant words. Especially when she was praised for being young.

"We estimated that you'll arrive today. So we have prepared a lot of delicious food for you." Lin Qing He smiled.

"What delicious stuff is there?" Lin Xiu said with bright eyes.

She liked to eat roast duck. The roast duck in the capital was utmost delicious. When her third aunt went back, she would bring it over. Every time her family ate it, they would reminisce the taste.

"I know you like roast duck, so I have already bought it." Lin Qing He jollily said, "There are others. You'll know when the food is served in a bit. Do you want to take a shower now?"

"I want. I'll go wash up first." Zhou Wu Ni hurriedly replied.

She really can't stand it anymore. They took the train on this hot day and now it feel uncomfortable if she didn't take a shower.

The weather was too hot. Even now, the temperature hadn't dropped much now. She added a scoopful of hot water to a large bucket of cold water. Then Zhou Wu Ni went in to wash. It was simply refreshing.

After she finished washing, Lin Xiu went in. Zhou Wu Ni began to wash her hair in the yard. At this time, Zhou Gui Lai brought Jiang Geng and Jiang Heng back.

"Oh, my sister Min is here." When Zhou Gui Lai saw Zhou Wu Ni washing her hair, he instantly broke into a smile.

"Ah Xiu came too." Zhou Wu Ni turned her head and glanced at him as she smilingly spoke. But when she saw other people, she quickly turned back to what she was doing.

Jiang Heng saw this young woman washing her hair. However due to propriety, he didn't give her much glance.

Lin Qing He lectured Zhou Wu Ni: "It's already this time. Why wash your hair? Can't you wash it tomorrow?"

"I can't bear it. It can still dry tonight after washing it." Zhou Wu Ni answered.

Not long later, she was done. Lin Xiu also planned to wash hers as well, but she was stopped by her third aunt. She was told to get up early tomorrow morning to wash it.

When Gang Zi came back on his tricycle, he washed his face and hands. The family began to eat.

"By the way, I haven't introduced you to Elder Sister Min. This is our god-brother and my parents' god-son, Jiang Geng. This is his cousin, Jiang Heng. He's also from Hai City. Currently learning about the operation of the tea shop.” During dinner, Zhou Gui Lai introduced them to Zhou Wu Ni.

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Zhou Wu Ni turned to Jiang Heng and Jiang Geng and smilingly greeted: "Hello, my name is Zhou Hong Min. Third's fifth paternal cousin sister."

Lin Xiu also introduced herself to them.

Jiang Heng and Jiang Geng greeted them.

Lin Qinghe scooped up soup for the two nieces and said, "This soup nourish people. Both of you can drink more."

"Okay." Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu agreed.

Zhou Qing Bai ate fast. Little Mi Mi spoke: "Dad, you haven't had any soup yet."

"I did." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"Then come back early, Dad." Little Mi Mi said.

Zhou Qing Bai grinned: "Then don't go to bed so fast. Wait for Dad to come back." He went to the dumpling shop with a food box.

Because Xu Sheng Qiang obviously preferred to eat homecooked food, he got Auntie Zhao to packed up some before serving.

Lin Qing He naturally knew that he was caring for his nephew as a maternal uncle. So she didn't get involved. She continued to eat with the young people.

"Ah Xiu, if you didn't come here, I won't be able to recognize you if we run into each other on the street." Zhou Gui Lai said to his maternal cousin sister.

Lin Xiu laughed: "That's cause Third Brother won't go back."

"How is it that I won't go back. I'm too busy. Don't have any free time." Zhou Gui Lai responded. he got up to get red wine and opened a bottle of red wine for them to drink.

"When I was on the phone with Elder Sister Er Ni, she told me that you opened a wine shop with Second Brother-in-law. How's the business?" Zhou Wu Ni merrily chatted.

"Business can only be considered so-so. Not very good." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

In fact, it wasn't bad. After all, it had just started. This kind of business takes time to stabilize. There was no hurry. As long as it didn't lose money, it was a profit.

A half cup was poured for everyone. Even, Lin Qing He drank a little.

When they finished eating, they came to the living room to drink tea and watch TV and chat.

Lin Qing He asked what Jiang Heng had learned in the capital these days.

It went without saying Jiang Heng learned a lot. He was studying and watching. Only then, he realized that he had to manage the tea shop in Hai City well.

Because if the tea shop in Hai City do badly, it will definitely go bankrupt. And it won't have any impact on this side at all.

However, the business in Hai City was the starting point and a root for him. He relied on this salary to save capital for a wife.

Lin Qing He said, "You don't have to put too much pressure on yourself. Everything takes time."

Though she said that, she was satisfied with Jiang Heng's attitude. She turned around to ask about Zhou Wu Ni's teaching circumstance in the county.

"How much is the salary?" Lin Qing He asked.

Zhou Wu Ni was slightly embarrassed and replied: "If the benefit subsidy are included, it will only be one hundred and ten."

This salary was definitely not high. Still, it wasn't low. At least in the hometown, it was considered pretty good that girls can have this income every month.

"Elder Sister Min, you can teach here. It's higher here and the benefit are great. In the future, stay here and find a match. How wonderful is that? When I talked about it with Grandmother, she firmly said it's a good idea. "Zhou Gui Lai jollily brought up.

Zhou Wu Ni gave him an amused eye-roll: "I'm afraid people here will look down on me."

"A college student and a high school teacher! How high would their eyes to look down on you? It's more than enough to match with a cadre level." Zhou Gui Lai stated.

Zhou Wu Ni broke into a chuckle: "What cadre level? We are little ordinary citizen. Find someone normal is enough."

Jiang Geng was watching TV with little Mi Mi lying in his arms for him to hug.

At the side, Jiang Heng heard this and glanced at Wu Ni. He mentally remarked that this girl got a realistic mind.

Auntie Zhao brought out a plate of cut apples. Lin Qing He urged them to eat. When it came to work, Lin Qing He supported the idea of Zhou Wu Ni coming to the capital to develop.

Not only her. She had called Zhou Yang before. However, Zhou Yang was Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's eldest son. There was nothing discuss about him staying. While Zhou Wu Ni was a daughter. She will marry out in the future. At that time, her brother would be grown up. Her parents didn't her helping out at their side then.

"Sister Min is so beautiful and is a teacher. With such good condition, you don't have to worry about it. There will be many wanting to marry her." Jiang Geng turned his face over when he saw the TV commercials started.

"Then, do you know anyone good? Introduce one to your elder sister Min?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"Seemly far away, when actually close at hand." Jiang Geng looked at his paternal cousin brother: "My paternal cousin brother is pretty decent. My eldest aunt has been urging him. Still, he is single. His personality is excellent. His salary isn't low. Pretty good choice."

Everyone was stunned by this. Afterward, they all looked at Jiang Heng and Wu Ni.

Zhou Wu Ni and Jiang Heng just met here today. They didn't have any thoughts on that aspect at first. Even when Jiang Heng heard Zhou Wu Ni's words and felt she was realistic, he didn't consider anything in this regard.

Both of them became red face at this moment.

"Stinky boy isn't sensible at all. Casually teasing your own cousin and your elder sister Min? Do you want to eat well?" Zhou Gui Lai amusedly told off.

"Xiao Geng is being outspoken. Wu Ni, ignore him." Lin Qing He hurriedly smoothed the situation.

Like this, this matter passed. But when they went to bed at night, Lin Qing He murmured about this to Zhou Qing Bai.

Truthfully, she was very optimistic about Jiang Heng. Don't judge him by his current lack of money. He was a potential stock and won't do badly in the future.

"We still aren't that familiar with him." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"What's so difficult about this? Just call Mei Li and ask." Lin Qing He responded.

"Leave it to the young people by themselves. It only progressed that much." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Lin Qing He didn't continue to speak. Still, she really felt that these two young people could successfully pair up. It wasn't a bad idea.

Naturally, she didn't know that Jiang Heng was lecturing his younger cousin brother right now: "How can you say this in front of so many people?"

"Aren't I fighting a chance for Elder Brother Heng? Look how good Elder Sister Min is? She have a higher education than you. And she looks pretty. At a glance, you can tell she is family-oriented. She also has a job. Where can you find such a person?" Jiang Geng said.

Jiang Heng was a little embarrassed. He didn't say a word. Just put his head on his hand and pondered.

Initially, he didn't have any thoughts in this aspect. But now his younger cousin brother mentioned it, he really felt that if Zhou Hong Min was willing to match with him, it would be good...

However, he had nothing now. He felt the other party wouldn't fancy him.

Compared with him, Zhou Wu Ni didn't have that much thought. Except for the shyness at the beginning, she treated it as Jiang Geng joking around.

But when she woke up early the next morning, she was still be a little embarrassed when she ran into Jiang Heng,

"You came to Auntie Lin's for vacation?" Jiang Heng spoke first.

"En. Are you here for training?" Zhou Wu Ni nodded.

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"It doesn't count as a training. Just came over to gather experience. There are few shops in Hai City, and they all have development potential. The experience here is worth gathering." Jiang Heng said.

Zhou Wu Ni nodded: "Clean up and get ready to have breakfast."

"En." Jiang Heng responded and went to brush his teeth first.

When Zhou Wu Ni turned to leave, she didn't notice Jiang Heng sending her off with his gaze. His eyes were slightly gleaming.

Lin Qing He didn't mention this matters when she woke up in the morning. As for Zhou Qing Bai, he had gone to the dumpling shop a long time ago.

Although Xu Sheng Qiang was able to take over a little bit, he could only handle off peak moment. The morning peak was enough to have his head spinning. So Zhou Qing Bai needed to go over.

After having breakfast, Lin Qing He spoke to Wu Ni, "Anyway, since you have come, you and Ah Xiu can stroll around?"

"Elder Sister Min, do you want me to take you around?" Jiang Geng raised his hand.

Now he was familiar with the capital. No matter where they go, being a tour guide was no problem.

"No need. I know the road. I can accompany Ah Xiu." Zhou Wu Ni merrily said.

She and Ah Xiu went to play on their own. Zhou Wu Ni hadn't been here for a long time. Naturally, it was fresh to her. As for Lin Xiu, she had never seen such a prosperous city. So, she was excited.

Lin Qing He gave them a hundred yuan to spend them. After that, she left them be.

Today's capital city was very lively. Even when the security at this time wasn't as good as that of later generations, one must remember what kind of place this was. There was a severe crackdown a while ago. The atmosphere in the entire the capital city was very serious.

Jiang Geng and Jiang Heng sent Mi Mi to kindergarten with Zhou Gui Lai. Afterward, they busied away. While Lin Qing He was thinking about his own studio.

She felt that if she opened a studio, she should be able to get busy.

However, she didn't expect Xu Sheng Mei to come here.

Seeing her, Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows: "Is there any matter, Miss Xu?"

"Maternal Aunt, do you have to talk to me like that?" Xu Sheng Mei responded with a wry smile.

Toward Xu Sheng Qiang, she was still somewhat softhearted and gave him a chance. As for Xu Sheng Mei, she really didn't have any good feeling at all.

Before the divorce, she still knew to find a next home for herself. With this method and scheming, what kind of psychological quality did she have?

"Old Zhou Family and old Xu Family had both broken off ties. Your mom personally told her mom that. So if Miss Xu has something to say, say it right away," Lin Qing He said.

Xu Sheng Mei bowed to her and said, "I'm here to thank Maternal Aunt. Thank you for taking in Qiang Zi."

"It wasn't me who took in Xu Sheng Qiang. It was your maternal uncle. There is only one chance. If he doesn't do well and still have same virtues as before, I'll still kick him out without hesitation." Lin Qing He calmly stated.

"Don't worry, Maternal Aunt, Qiang Zi has really changed a lot. This time he got divorced and didn't want anything. He gave it all to Zhang Mei Lian." Xu Sheng Mei pursed her mouth.

"It should be given to Zhang Mei Lian. The money wasn't earned by him." Lin Qing He honestly stated.

She wasn't speaking for Zhang Mei Lian but this was the truth. Xu Sheng Qiang was in jail. Zhang Mei Lian had earned the money. He didn't take a share of Zhang Mei Lian's money, as he understood this in his heart.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't continue. Instead, she talked about her mother's affairs. Saying that her mother regretted it and also confessed her mistake with that side's Zhou Family. She wanted to ask Zhou Family to forgive her.

"You don't need to tell me about this. Get your mother to tell her mother." Lin Qing He said.

Xu Sheng Mei knew that she wasn't welcome and left without much interruption.

Lin Qing He glanced at her back with a cold expression.

Ever since Xu Sheng Mei betrayed her, she had completely disliked this niece. Now this divorce can be said making plans for herself. She had calculated so much, but hadn't even tried to fight for the child. What kind of person was this?

Did she think the child can live well in Zhao Family?

Either way, Lin Qing He didn't want to talk with her.

Xu Sheng Mei came over to find her grandma.

Because the two siblings were in the capital and Xu Sheng Qiang had went to the dumpling shop to help, there was no way to hide the divorce. So Lin Qing He had asked Zhou Er Ni to give Mother Zhou a heads up.

Unexpectedly, Mother Zhou was very calm. She said they were already this big. What kind of life they were living, they knew. She can't govern them nor could govern them.

This old lady became a lot open-minded now. If it was before she would undertake all responsibilities.

When Xu Sheng Mei came to reconcile, Mother Zhou expressed, “We're mother and daughter. Can’t cut off that relationship. She won’t have much chance to come to this side again in the future. Next time you talk to her on the phone, just tell her that to properly go about her life. Don't think too much about it."

Xu Sheng Mei sobbed: "Grandma, are you really willing to forgive my mother?"

"What does it matter if I forgive or not? Your grandpa and I don't had many good years left to live. So we just want to focus on the happy things and forget about the unhappy ones." Mother Zhou responded.

When Eldest Daughter wanted to sever the relationship, Mother Zhou was outraged until she nearly collapsed.

But this time, there was nothing.

Xu Sheng Mei left this side. Finally, she went to see Xu Sheng Qiang. She knew that Xu Sheng Qiang was helping at the dumpling shop and was taken in. That's why, she went to give thanks. However, she hadn't talked to her brother yet.

Now she came over, naturally she would look for him.

Zhou Qing Bai waved his hand to let him go out. He also had no good feelings toward this niece who didn't want her child and found a good place for herself instead. Too much scheming thoughts!

"Elder Sister, why are you here?" Xu Sheng Qiang said after coming out.

"How are you doing here?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.

"Pretty good. Elder sister, you live your own life well. You don't have to worry about me." Xu Sheng Qiang replied.

Wake up early in the morning to open the store and close the store at 9 o’clock in the evening. Life was very fulfilling. What's more, food and accommodation were included. Though the salary was only more than 100 and was far less than opening a store by himself, he didn’t want to open a store on his own. He wanted to peacefully and steadily work under his maternal uncle.

"It's fine that you're living well. I talked to Mother on the phone. Mother told you to call back when you have time." Xu Sheng Mei said.

Xu Sheng Qiang frowned: "Why are you telling Mother about this? Now everyone in the village knows. What should Father and Mother do in the village in the future?"

"It's just a divorce. Not a big deal. Sooner or later they'll know." Xu Sheng Mei responded.

Xu Sheng Qiang remained silent.

"You work on Maternal Uncle's side first. Later, I'll look around and get you a shop so you can do it yourself." Xu Sheng Mei said.

"No, I don't want to open a shop anymore." Xu Sheng Qiang shook his head.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't say anything for the time being. Seeing that he was doing well, she went over to greet her maternal uncle before leaving.

As soon as she left, Zhou Qing Bai told his nephew: "The most important thing is to keep your feet on the ground. Don't think too much about the rest."

Chapter 660: Btts 660

"Maternal Uncle, I know." Xu Sheng Qiang said.

Zhou Qing Bai wasn't long-winded. He didn't tell him off too much. Seeing that the morning peak had passed and there were fewer people, he left the shop to watch by himself.

He went home first and came across his wife on the phone.

It wasn't Lin Qing He calling over, but rather Third Sister-in-law who called. She was asking about Zhou Wu Ni and the others. She had mentioned matchmaking and that she had prepared a lot of dowry for her eldest daughter.

Lin Qing He smilingly said, "Say no more. There really is one. However, he's from Hai City. Do want you want to listen?"

"Speak. Do speak." Third Sister-in-law urged.

Eldest daughter wasn't young anymore. When she was at her age, her eldest daughter already knew how to use soy sauce. However, she didn't want to get married now. This made her anxious to death.

"You know that I have a god-relative in Hai City. He's part of my god-relative's paternal uncle's family. Also, paternal cousin brother of my godson. He's a slightly younger than Wu Ni, but the difference isn't that big. It doesn't matter." Lin Qing He told.

"And his person?" Third Sister-in-law asked.

"About 1.8 meters tall. His looks aren't bad. Personality-wise, pretty decent. He is motivated. Currently part of the management of my tea shop. He will definitely climb up in the future." Lin Qing He said, "He had met Wu Ni."

"What's the situation in his family?" Third Sister-in-law was delighted. However, it was about her daughter, so she must ask more clearly.

Lin Qing He replied: "I don't know about his family yet. I will call Mei Li later and inquire about it."

"Alright then. If you feel he is good, then you decide. I can be rest assured with you handling it." Third Sister-in-law threw the pot.

Lin Qing He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Still, she didn't say anything. She hung up the phone with Third Sister-in-law and called Xue Mei Li. Xue Mei Li had installed a phone at home. The two of them often chatted togehter.

Xue Mei Li didn't expect the call to be about this. She responded with lagged mind: "As far as this nephew, Jiang Heng is concerned, he's definitely a good lad. It's just my eldest brother's family is too poor."

"In what way are they poor?" Lin Qing He asked.

Even now, many people had relatively poor conditions. Not rich at all.

"The whole family is crowded together. There are a lot of matter cropping up. That niece-in-law aren't easy to get along with." Xue Mei Li said.

Although their relationship with her eldest brother's family wasn't bad and their relationship was legitimate blood-relative, she can't cheat Lin Qing He. She must tell the truth.

"Let Jiang Heng make money to buy one?" Lin Qing He suggested.

"A house isn't so easy to buy now. But if he can buy one, then it'll be great. The young couple will live on their own and their days will be comfortable." Xue Mei Li smiled upon hearing this, "Let me tell you, Jiang Heng is indeed a good child. Very motivated too. Although he is filial, he isn't someone without a thought. It won't be what his parents say is the final words. If the house problem is solved, he can get married."

Lin Qing He chatted with her for a while. Only then, they hung up the phone. Then she got to call back to Third Sister-in-law. Zhou Qing Bai was watching TV. He helplessly remarked: "You are enthusiastic."

Last night, she just said to not care about so much for the time being. Today, it began.

Lin Qing He grinned and responded, "Isn't it because Third Sister-in-law being in a hurry?"

At Zhou Wu Ni's current age, she was indeed not young. Especially in this current environment. Young woman can't stand the delay.

She continued to talk on the phone with Third Sister-in-law. Third Sister-in-law was very busy at the moment. It didn't matter though. Third Brother and the children that were on summer vacation were present.

As soon as she heard that it was a housing problem, Third Sister-in-law said: "That's no a big beal. First, let them go out and rent a place. It’s not too late to buy it when they have the money and there's a suitable house. I watched TV. It said in the future, there will be commercial houses in big cities, right?"

"You know this." Lin Qing He smiled.

"That's right. With a TV, what can you not know?" Third Sister-in-law jollily replied.

"That's a pretty good idea. Rent it first and buy something suitable later. But it seems that Wu Ni and Jiang Heng haven't got the connection yet." Lin Qing He told.

"You check with that young man. At such large age, he must want a wife. Wu Ni can teach anywhere. She has her own income." Third Sister-in-law spoke.

Lin Qing He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Still, she agreed. After hanging up the phone, Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai: "Let's go. Go to the tea shop."

Zhou Qing Bai drove her over.

At the tea shop, Zhou Er Ni was tallying the accounts. Jiang Heng and other employees were selling the goods. This was her family's largest tea shop in the capital and their first tea shop.

"Where is Xiao Geng?" Lin Qing He came over and asked Jiang Heng.

"He went to the wine shop with his third brother." Jiang Heng responded after calling out Auntie Lin.

Lin Qing He nodded. Then she sat down with Zhou Qing Bai and got him to boil water and make tea. She said as she watched him, "How old are you this year?"

"Twenty-three." Jiang Heng embarrassedly smiled.

Lin Qing He merrily said, "Then it's time to marry."

"Have to encounter a suitable one." Jiang Heng's mind slightly moved and somewhat dejectedly said.

Twenty-three. It wasn't small. If there was someone suitable, he certainly wanted to marry a wife.

"Do you have any criteria when finding someone? Since you call me Auntie Lin, I can't let you call for nothing. If there is someone suitable, I will introduce someone to you. You can rest assued." Lin Qing He smiled. .

"My family is poor. What criteria can I have. As long as the female's family doesn't look down on me, it's enough." Jiang Heng hesitated.

His family was poor. And his eldest sister-in-law didn't have good temper. She was very picky. Of course, he had never talked about his family's shortcoming.

He was the second child at home. There were few younger siblings below him. Because of his help, his parents weren't that stressed.

"I heard you have a few younger siblings under you?" Lin Qing He asked.

"En, they're still studying." Jiang Heng nodded.

"Are you supporting them now? How much do you give each month." Lin Qing He continued.

"Half of my salary." Jiang Heng said. He was a clever one. Without waiting for Lin Qing He, he took the initiative: "I am not married now, so I give more. I will definitely not be able to give so much in the future. "

Lin Qing He grinned and spoke: "If you got your own little family, then you must think of your own little family. After all, whoever birth the child, whoever raises it. It's the nature's law and earth's way."

Of course, when the family was poor, it was fine to support a bit if one had filial piety and the ability to. But it was also necessary to pay attention to the degree of support.

She didn't talk too much about this with Jiang Heng. Instead she simply switched the subject and talked to him about business matters.

Jiang Heng had seriously studied and listened carefully. However, his mind was completely on whether Auntie Lin wanted to introduce a match to him or not? Was it Zhou Hong Min?

Jiang Heng thought of Zhou Hong Min's elegant and graceful appearance. It was impossible for him to say he didn't feel anything.

Chapter 661: Btts 661

Zhou Wu Ni took Lin Xiu around today. They went out in the morning and didn't come back until the evening. They had visited a lot of scenic spots.

Although the two had a good time, it was tiring. After taking a bath and having dinner, the two went back to their respective rooms to prepare to sleep.

Tomorrow they will go stroll elsewhere.

Lin Qing He came over to Zhou Wu Ni's room and told her about Jiang Heng's conditions.

Zhou Wu Ni felt shy: "Fourth Aunt, why are you talking about this? Now we're under one roof. We'll bump into each other frequently."

"It's not what I want to talk about. It's your mother who called me today and asked me to look around. So I was pondering. Jiang Heng is a motivated person and you have seen him. Gentle and scholarly isn't bad. Although he only graduated from high school, he's younger than you. If you guys are willing to date, it can be regarded as older sister-younger brother match. The happiness index will be much higher." Lin Qing He stated.

This was based on statistics. The happiness index of such match's family was relatively high.

"Still younger than me? How can that do?" Zhou Wu Ni was shocked and became even more embarrassed.

Such a small brother, how could she stretch out her paws to him?

"Are you silly? Is the difference between you two big? What does it matter? And it's better to be a little bit smaller. A little pup during the day and a little wolf at night." Lin Qing He teased.

Zhou Wu Ni's face blushed at once. Thinking about Jiang Heng in that way, she still felt can't make that move.

"Don't be embarrassed. I think he is quite satisfied with you. I guess he know that I want to matchmake you two today and ushered to tell his situation." Lin Qing He smilingly told.

"Then what's the situation with him?" Zhou Wu Ni blushed.

In every aspects, Jiang Heng was pretty decent. Zhou Wu Ni didn't think too much. But when Jiang Geng mentioned that last night, it was impossible for her to not have any thoughts.

Lin Qing He recounted it and finally said: "Jiang Heng has been here for so many days. He hasn't properly looked around. Aren't you taking Ah Xiu out tomorrow? Let him go with you two then?"

"Fourth Aunt..."

"Alright. It's settled like this." Lin Qing He waved her hand as she knew she was shy rather than resisting. She got up to leave.

Jiang Geng, Jiang Heng, and Third were still watching TV. While Zhou Qing Bai was coaxing his little girl to sleep in the room.

Little Mi Mi was spoiled by him. When she sleep, she got to have her dad go in and coax her to sleep. Only after kisses, hugs, and up high would she go to bed.

Of course, Zhou Qing Bai was willing to do so.

Lin Qing He sat down and spoke, "Jiang Heng, you have been here for so many days. You haven't visited the scenery of the capital. Tomorrow, stroll around with Hong Min and Ah Xiu."

Jiang Heng's heart beat a little faster and readily agreed, "Okay."

"I'll go with you." Jiang Geng followed.

"Okay, you can go together." Lin Qing He nodded.

Because it was done so openly, Zhou Gui Lai didn't think about whether his mom had any impure purpose.

Lin Qing He asked when the second wine shop will be opened.

"Mom, if you are willing, I can start to sort it out in a few days. Would the shop at Ximen work?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.

"Yes. You can take someone over to set up the decoration." Lin Qing He had no objection.

Red wine was can be kept for a long time. The older it was, the more valuable it was.

Zhou Gui Lai agreed.

He was an ambitious man too. The wine shop that he partnered with his second brother-in-law was almost stabilized now. The four college graduate watching the shop was quite talented.

So, the second shop was about to be set up.

What's more, Jiang Heng had went to explore with Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu.

Lin Xiu was smart. On the first day, she felt the sligtly ambiguous atmosphere between Zhou Wu Ni and Jiang Heng. She knew what to do and asked Jiang Geng to take her around. Creating personal space for the two of them.

Because of a few days of exploring around, Zhou Wu Ni and Jiang Heng got to know each other thoroughly.

Jiang Heng couldn't stay at this side for too long. He had been here for almost ten days. it was about time for him to go back to Hai City.

Lin Qing He sought Zhou Wu Ni and asked about it.

Even though the conditions of the two of them were excellent, it sometimes still need to rely on connection. The feeling was the most important.

Zhou Wu Ni felt a little shy and said: "For the time being, we'll date like this."

"If you find him pretty good, you can take Ah Xiu over to Hai City to see the bustling city when Jiang Heng go back the day after tomorrow." Lin Qing He suggested.

This was to let Zhou Wu Ni go to Jiang Heng's house to see exactly his home was like.

Although they will move out after marriage, she still need to check it out.

Zhou Wu Ni was embarrassed: "Will it be too soon to go over like this?"

"It's not you're going there to do anything. Just go to the Hai City and stroll around. Don't take it to your heart." Lin Qing He comforted: "As for getting married, don't rush. It's not too late to discuss it when you're both familiar with each other."

Going over was to see what the future husband's family would look like. Not going over to get married.

"I'll call and ask my mother tomorrow." Zhou Wu Ni responded.

Lin Qing He internally remarked, if you ask your mother, your mother might want you to get married on the spot.

Sure enough, Zhou Wu Ni called back the next day. Third Sister-in-law answered the phone without hesitation: "When you go over and visit, remember to buy some presents. Don't go to the house with empty hands, understand? Also dress nicely."

Zhou Wu Ni was helpless.

Lin Qing He waited until she hung up the phone before merrily speaking: "It's necessary to bring a gift when visiting. It's just a thought. You don't need to specially dress up. Wear what you normally wear is fine."

So Zhou Wu Ni made up her mind. She'll go to Hai City with Jiang Heng on tomorrow morning's earliest ride. Lin Xiu would join them.

Jiang Geng didn't go back during the summer vacation. So Lin Qing He shooed him to join them this time. On the way, he brought a lot of local specialty products and some trendy clothes for Xue Mei Li and Jiang Yu.

Jiang Geng wasn't stupid either. After all this time, he realized that his second cousin was dating ELder Sister Hong Min.

While Jiang Heng was in the bathroom, he followed and asked in a hushed voice.

"En." Jiang Heng grinned.

"I was saying!" It dawned on Jiang Geng at once. Then a grin spread: "Then you got fight for it, Secodn Brother. Elder Sister Min is a virtuous person at first glance. She won't be picky and naggy about eat one too many tomato like Eldest Sister-in-law. You have to seize the opportunity."

"Home is too small. I don't know if your elder sister Min will dislike it." Jiang Heng expressed his worry.

"Just go out and rent a house after getting married. My godfather still got a house at that side. It's not far from the tea shop. There is also a school nearby where Elder Sister Min can teach. You can live there first. When you have money, you can go out and buy one yourself." Jiang Geng responded.

Chapter 662: Btts 662

Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu followed them over and was directly arranged to live in the house next to old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang's.

It was the house where Lin Qing He used to live during her pregnancy.

Now it hadn't been rented out. Just left to the two elders' care. An occasional sweep and clean was enough.

Old Madam Jiang had planted the vegetable plots in this side's garden. Basically, she couldn't finish it. She could pack two baskets and sell them at the vegetable market each day. It made her delighted.

Jiang Geng and Jiang Heng brought Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu over and stayed at this side.

The grandparents, old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang had heard about it from their daughter-in-law, Xue Mei Li. There was no need to say how they treated Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu.

Especially old Madam Jiang. She took Wu Ni's hand and said that she was beautiful and open. Of course, she had praised Lin Xiu for looking like her aunt. Also a beautiful girl.

For dinner, they ate with old Madam Jiang and the others. There was no need to make it by themselves.

As for Jiang Geng, he was hammered home by his mom. If his godmother hadn't sent him back, was he planning on not coming home?

"Mom, mom, I brought you a lot of beautiful clothes back. See if they fit." Jiang Geng apologetically distratced.

Zhou Gui Lai had gifted Chief Jiang a bottle of imported red wine. It wasn't the cheap ones that were brought over.

"What you bring back? Your godmother gifted it to me." Xue Mei Li harrumphed.

Then she went to look at her clothes. Her eyes brightened and forgot about lecturing her son: "There's no flaw with your godmother's eyesight. The clothes she picked for me are really suitable."

"Mine are also pretty." Jiang Yu was delighted with the dress she got.

Chief Jiang was examining and admiring this red wine. Truly the real-deal imported goods.

When the family calmed down, they began to ask him about Zhou Wu Ni and Jiang Heng.

"The birthdate hasn't been written yet. My second elder brother is still on trial period. It's unclear what attitude Elder Sister Min has. She has very good conditions." Jiang Geng told.

Xue Mei Li didn't know about Zhou Wu Ni's situation, so she asked.

"It's pretty late today. Tomorrow, go find Elder Sister Min by yourself, Mom. She's pretty and got very open manners. What's more, she still teach in high school. A proper iron rice bowl. With such excellent conditions, I'm worried that my second brother can't finalized the match." Jiang Geng expressed his honest opinion.

Girls who teach were very popular in later generations, let alone now. They have a veritable iron rice bowl. Although the salary wasn't high, the benefits were wonderful and the social status was relatively high. Everyone would highly look upon them when they say their daughter-in-law were teachers.

Xue Mei Li came to see Zhou Wu Ni the next day. Zhou Wu Ni wasn't overly pretty. Still, she belonged to the homey kind. The appearance and aura which grandmother-generation would be satisfied with.

Xue Mei Li was very satisfied when she saw her: "Did you sleep well last night? You have to go to Auntie's to eat today. Auntie bought all the groceries early in the morning."

Zhou Wu Ni smilingly said: "Then we'll trouble Auntie."

"No trouble. No trouble at all. You can come here and look makes Auntie happy." Xue Mei Li grinned.

The girls came here to see the flourishing scene. There was no reason to go directly to the male party's house.

But going to Jiang Geng's house was different. There was the relative relationship between them.

Xue Mei Li entertained them for a while before getting her son to take them out for a stroll. Hai City was undoubtedly developed. There were many buses. So, quite convenient.

Xue Mei Li dropped by her mother-in-law's place: "Mom, what do you think of this girl?"

"There's no flaw to pick at. I'm worried that she would be dissatisfied when she go to your eldest brother's house." Old Madam Jiang honestly told.

What fault could there be with such a young woman? She was a college graduate and a teacher. How excellent was that? Whoever married her will be blessed.

Xue Mei Li jollily spoke: "I have told Elder Sister Lin. She must have told Xiao Min. Since she is willing to come, I guess she doesn't mind the family conditions."

Then she continued: "I heard Xiao Geng come back and brought it up yesterday. Saying that if there is no place to live after marriage, they can live at this side for the time being. His godfather and godmother aren't living there. The place is left sitting. Once there is something suitable in the future, they can go out and buy it by themselves?"

"Then go ask Qing He. If it's possible, it's a pretty good idea. At this side, I can help out." Old Madam Jiang quickly urged when she heard these words.

Jiang Heng was her grandson. She must help out with her grandson's marriage, especially when there's such a good match.

"I had talked with Xiao Geng's dad last night. If they successfully got together, then Xiao Min's work can be transferred here. He will help with it, there is no problem." Xue Mei Li stated.

Old Madam Jiang nodded.

Jiang Heng had been busy at the tea shop all morning. He would come here for lunch at noon.

With Zhou Wu Ni. Lin Xiu was purely accompanying them. The two went out after eating. Lin Xiu stayed at home to watch TV.

Xue Mei Li merrily called Lin Qing He and the two chatted a lot.

Lin Qing He hung up the phone and discussed with Zhou Qing Bai: "We aren't living in the house over there. How about we lend it to Wu Ni and Jiang Heng to use first after their marriage?"

"It only reached this point? Jiang Heng hasn't gone back to see Wu Ni's parent yet." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"I guess they will successfully get together" Lin Qing He smiled.

She left Zhou Wu Ni's matters alone. Such a grown girl, she knew what she was doing.

Third's second wine shop was opening. Lin Qing He invested a sum of money in. It was all high-end imported red wine. Not cheap at all.

"If you can sell one bottle every day, it's almost enough to earn it back." Third grinningly said.

Lin Qing He said: "Operate it first and manage the word-of-mouth reputation."

At this time, the phone rang at home, Zhou Gui Lai was by it and picked it up. He jollily uttered: "It's Eldest Aunt."

"San Wa? Is your mom there?" Eldest Sister-in-law said.

"My mom is here. What's the matter?" Zhou Gui Lai responded when he heard the anxiousness in his eldest aunt's voice.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, what's wrong?" Lin Qing He answered the phone and spoke.

"I think that Liu Ni girl has gone crazy. She fell into the water a few days ago. After being rescued, she had non-stop high fever. She only woke up the day before yesterday. After waking up, her whole behavior didn't seem right!" Eldest Sister-in-law told.

"What doesn't right?" Lin Qing He frowned.

"She seem to gone crazy. Saying why her grandfather and grandmother aren't dead yet? They should have died long ago. Also, said why haven't you run away with someone? Why didn't Da Wa brothers become a hooligans? Say, if she isn't crazy, then what is it? Her father was locked up. However, they found out that she disappeared and stole money from the family when they woke up this morning. They have been talking about this matter these two days. I'm afraid she might go to the capital to find you on her own?" Eldest Sister-in-law explained over the phone.

Lin Qing He was stunned!

What was going on? Did this troublemaker Zhou Wu Ni get taken over?

Chapter 663: Btts 663

Zhou Liu Ni was indeed on the train. She found a place to stay and lied down.

She didn't know how she came back. She was divorced in her previous life. Then she went south to develop and her development wasn't bad. She was quite famous in the nightclub.

Later, she had the honor to encounter a wealthy person and she became that man's outside mistress. It was also through this relationship, she opened a nightclub herself.

However, that man was rotten at all. He used her originally not-so-innocent nightclub to sell his drugs.

To put it bluntly, her nightclub was an existence similar to ancient time's brothel. It was originally reported by many people in that area. But because the connection was solid enough, it was useless for others to report it.

However, with that guys things that were used to play, it became completely different. Especially the combination of the two.

She remembered that she had been sentenced to life imprisonment. She could no longer bear the blow when she was sentenced and fainted to sleep.

Unexpectedly, with a sleep, she would rebirth!

Rebirth to '88. The spring breeze of reform and opening up was still blowing.

But this wasn't what make her shocked. What really shocked her was that fourth branch had actually ascended to heaven!

It was incredulous.

In her previous life, she remembered clearly. That woman, Lin Qing He had always dreamed of becoming an official's wife. After her fourth uncle was injured and retired, she became a resentful wife and turned the family upside down. Not a single day of peace.

She was often criticized by the villagers. She had witnessed these things in her previous life and remembered it clearly.

Especially when she later ran away with an educated youth named Chen Shan, leaving her husband and abandoning her son.

She didn't know what happened to her fourth uncle later. However, Zhou Kai and his brothers becoming a gangsters was one thing she definite about.

Before she went south to develop in the early 1990s, they had already gained a lot of fame and often got into conflicts with other.

Her fourth uncle had often used a stick to beat them...

She had seen these things with her own eyes back then. But now she came back to this time, this fourth branch was so prosperous?

Although that woman looked down on people as always, she actually didn't go with Chen Shan? Not only that, she had quietly studied and got an excellent result by taking advantage of favorable condition of the entrance examination. Even Zhou Kai brothers became dragons and phoenixes?

Zhou Liu Ni wondered, if her fourth aunt was like her. Rebirth from the future?

How else could she have changed so much? Especially, since she knew that the college entrance examination would resume and learned secretly by herself. Like this, she soared.

Still, it didn't go according to logic. Her fourth aunt had always wanted to be an official wife. Seeing that her fourth uncle failed, she can get a divorce with him after she succeeds in the college entrance examination.

What kind of outstanding men can't be found in college? College students! They would be cadres after graduating!

But she didn't. She took the whole family to the capital to develop. It was said that their development was wonderful.

She didn't love her fourth uncle or the children at all. Then what was with these changes?

In her previous life, Zhou Liu Ni acted as a mamma, she didn't read anything. Because she was reborn, all she can think of was whether other people's changes were also because of rebirth?

She couldn't think of another level.

So, she was so curious in her heart. That's why, she stole her family's money and planned to come to the capital to see what was going on.

While in the capital, Lin Qing He had already know the situation due to Eldest Sister-in-law. She mostly grasped that this Zhou Liu Ni wasn't the original Zhou Liu Ni.

As for whether she transmigrated or reborn, it didn't matter much to Lin Qing He. When it comes, she'll just decide how it'll be handled.

At the side, Zhou Gui Lai didn't hear clearly what was going on. Since his mom's expression had changed, he couldn't help but said, "Mom, what's the matter?"

"It's nothing. Just that Zhou Liu Ni is sick. And still ran over here with a serious illness. Don't know what's going on." Lin Qing He answered.

Her Qing Bai knew about it. She didn't intend to admit it to anyone except her Qing Bai. Even when Zhou Liu Ni might be similar to her, she would definitely not admit it.

As for what was going on, wait until her arrival.

Zhou Liu Ni arrived this side three days later. She came here once when she was a child. At that time, she directly reported to the police and got brought to Bei University. However, they weren't at Bei University anymore. So she muddled over based on her childhood memories.

The dumpling wasn't far from Bei University. It was about half an hour’s walk.

However, today's capital can't be compared with the early 1980s. It had changed a lot.

So, she went in circles. She arrived at noon and it wasn't until the evening when the sky became did she strolled to her destination.

Xu Sheng Qiang was in the shop. Zhou Qing Bai wasn't present. Now Xu Sheng Qiang can almost take over. Even when there were more people, he can still handle it. This side had hired an aunt to help wash the dishes.

So once it was about time, Zhou Qing Bai went to collect his little girl and went home to wait for dinner.

Zhou Liu Ni knew Xu Sheng Qiang. Before Xu Sheng Qiang went back to get married and she had attended his wedding banquet. When she saw Xu Sheng Qiang, it was like seeing the lighthouse.

"Elder Brother Qiang!" Zhou Liu Ni called out.

Xu Sheng Qiang was stunned when he saw Zhou Liu Ni. After a while, he remembered that this was his younger cousin sister. He blurted, "Are you Liu Ni? Why are you here?"

"I just came over to take a look. I arrived at noon, but didn't remember where this location is. Took me a lot of detours. Right now, I'm starving to death." Zhou Liu Ni said.

Xu Sheng Qiang spoke: "Then sit down. I will make you a bowl of dumplings."

She cooked a bowl of dumplings for Zhou Liu Ni. However, there was no time to ask her what was going on. He was currently occupied.

There were many customers waiting in the shop. Outside had a few tables outside. Over there had waiting customers.

Xu Sheng Qiang worked away in an orderly manner. Zhou Liu Ni wiped her mouth and wanted to ask him questions. Xu Sheng Qiang stated, "Wait until Fourth Uncle come over. I'm not free now."

"Then I'll help you." Zhou Liu Ni smiled.

On the way, her excitement and curiosity have settled down. She can't be too impulsive, especially now that fourth branch was so rich. How can she offend them?

In the previous life, the south was very developed. Needless to say about the capital. She really wanted to live here. She didn't want to go back to the countryside.

"Elder Brother Qiang, didn't you go out and do it alone? Why did you come to make dumplings at Fourth Uncle's side?" Zhou Liu Ni spoke.

"Fourth Uncle's side is good, so I came over." Xu Sheng Qiang replied.

Zhou Liu Ni asked: "Fourth Uncle gave this dumpling shop to you, or is he hiring you to help out?"

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"I'm here to help." Xu Sheng Qiang indifferently said.

"How much salary does Fourth Uncle give you each month?" Zhou Liu Ni casually said.

In the last life, Xu Sheng Qiang and Xu Sheng Mei weren't capable. They both remained in the countryside. In this life, they rode on the spring breeze and came to the capital to develop.

Especially Xu Sheng Mei. She married so well in this life.

In the last life, she married to a hooligan and got beaten every few days. She had even heard that she was beaten into miscarriage.

While, in this life, she married into the capital city.

Of course, Zhou Liu Ni didn't know about the divorce.

Xu Sheng Qiang didn't say how much his salary was. The salary was more than one hundred, which was a lot. He remitted it all back home. His food and accommodation was taken care of. There was no where to spend money.

Zhou Liu Ni didn't really place much value to him. It didn't matter if he answered or not. The salary could only be that bit of money.

She didn't know that the matter of divorce. Just curious why he wasn't do it alone.

Nowadays, doing business was the best. If one want to develop, they got to take advantage of the current situation. The law and order will improve in the future. Those nightclubs and the likes will be very difficult to operate.

When she gone to the south back then, it was very easy to operate. But later, someone would come to check it every few days. If their connections weren't solid enough, they would had closed down earlier.

What's more, there will be commercial housing in the future. Got to buy it early when it is cheaper. Even when it is cheap, how can one afford to buy the property with that bit of monthly salary?

Xu Sheng Qiang didn't know that she thought so much. He disliked her clumsiness and said, "Go and sit there. I'll do it myself."

Really. When he didn't know how to work, he still wasn't like her. The dumplings' filling were all exposed.

Zhou Liu Ni spoke: "When will Fourth Uncle come over?"

"About seven o'clock." Xu Sheng Qiang answered.

It was only six o'clock at this time. At home, it was already dinner time.

Lin Qing He didn't treat Zhou Liu Ni as anything. She asked Gang Zi: "What's the matter? Why do you look so tired today?"

Gang Zi told: "I ran a few places today. Though it is a little bit tiring, there is no problem."

When setting up a stall, one must consider the location. Some places prohibited setting up stalls. Some gangster would charge protection fees. Today, he encountered two groups, so he packed his things and went elsewhere.

Lin Qing He didn't say anything anymore. He had done it for so many years. Already an old fried dough stick. He knew what to do. She only said, "Drink more fish head soup. I think you have become thin recently."

"The food is that good. Can't get thin." Gang Zi grinned.

The food at his aunt's side was the best he had ever eaten. He can't get tired of it after all these years.

"Eat more. Eldest is getting married this year. Your eldest maternal aunt, your third maternal aunt, and your mother said they'll come over. Don't let her to see all skinny. How much face would I not have then?" Lin Qing He urged.

"My mother knows that my food is excellent." Gang Zi smiled.

Zhou Wu Ni and Lin Xiu were still in Hai City. They will come back tomorrow. Lin Qing He was in a good mood.

When Zhou Qing Bai was going to the dumpling shop with a food box, she opened her mouth, "Bring him some soup."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai wanted to say no need. Since his wife rarely opened her mouth, he scooped up a soup. It wasn't convenient, but occasionally was fine.

Zhou Qing Bai came over with a food box and saw that this niece, Zhou Liu Ni was present. He immediately pulled a long face.

Lin Qing He didn't tell him that this niece might have transmigrated or rebirth. She was afraid of scaring this man. Only said that Zhou Liu Ni was unwell and had stole the money from her family to run over to the capital.

So, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have a good expression when seeing this niece.

"Fourth Uncle." Zhou Liu Ni happily cried.

Despite his dissatisfaction, Zhou Qing Bai left the scolding to his wife. If it was a nephew, he would do the lecturing. With nieces, he won't talk too much. Just displayed a mirthless face.

He let his nephew go to eat first and took over the ladle as he started to work.

"Your food is really good." Zhou Liu Ni obviously sensed her fourth uncle's anger. She didn't dared to get close. She went to sit opposite of Xu Sheng Qiang. When she took in the meal of chicken, pork, eggs and tomatoes, she suddenly remarked.

Xu Sheng Qiang acknowledged with an ‘um’. He didn’t say anything else. He felt that his uncle was dissatisfied with Zhou Liu Ni’s arrival.

Zhou Liu Ni sat by herself. Xu Sheng Qiang finished eating and took back the ladle from his maternal uncle.

Zhou Qing Bai brought Zhou Liu Ni to his home.

"I heard that Uncle and Aunt had bought a property. I didn't expect it to be such a big courtyard dwelling?" Zhou Liu Ni came over to this side and stared with bulged eyes.

Courtyard dwelling. What kind of existence is it in later generations? Especially this double-entry one. Spacious to the max!

Zhou Qing Bai didn't comment. Just entered with Zhou Liu Ni.

Lin Qing He had guessed that today would be her arrival. So she was at home. Zhou Gui Lai drove the car and took his little sister out. Gang Zi continued to set up a night stall.

Lin Qing He, Auntie Zhao, and Ah Die were watching TV at home. There were two free-moving police dogs in the yard.

They were all brought over to watch home by Zhou Kai's friends, who were passing by, at his request. These guys were all retired. A good hand at watching homes.

"The old house called, saying you might have come over. Don't you know how's your body is? And still come so far?" Lin Qing He immediately reprimanded at the sight of her.

"Fourth Aunt, I know I'm in the wrong in this matter, but I have no choice. I'm always getting pointed at and criticized back in hometown. I really can't stay there anymore." Zhou Liu Ni said.

In fact, she was feeling slightly furious on the inside.

The fate of other people had changed too much from the previous life. Only she alone, lived the same as her previous life before being reborn.

She had married to that family and divorced because she was discovered cheating into with another man. She returned to her maternal family and got scolded and disdained by her mother for three days.

If Lin Qing He was willing to take her in when she ran over to the capital back then, she would be able to find a man in the capital to marry like Xu Sheng Mei.

At that time, she arrived after much difficulty and Lin Qing He didn't let her spend a single night over. She directly sent her back!

Auntie Zhao and Ah Die retreated to rest first. Lin Qing He coldly glanced at Zhou Liu Ni and stated, "I won't lecture you on why are you getting pointed at by others as you should know very well. On the phone, I heard your eldest aunt say you were talking nonsense after falling into the water? What's with this matter?"

Lin Qing He had spoken with complete confidence. Not a hint of guilty conscience. It made Zhou Liu Ni began to self-doubt a bit. It can't be that her fourth aunt hadn't changed?

Zhou Qing Bai turned to look at this niece. He only frowned.

Zhou Liu Ni first suppressed the doubts in her heart and said: "I had a fever and burned silly. I was speaking nonsense."

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"You scared your eldest aunt, your father, and others by running over here alone. What's more, with a fever and a cold. Let's get you check here. Tomorrow, I will get your fourth uncle to bring you over. You can stay here until you recover. Afterward, you have to go back." Lin Qing He said.

Right now, Zhou Liu Ni was really confused.

If her fourth aunt was different, she should be able to understand what she and her eldest aunt said.

She ran away with someone. None of Zhou Kai brothers had a good end. Now she heard about it and saw her like this, why wasn't she taking it serious? It seemed like she treating her as spouting nonsense.

But this life was so different from the previous life. Therefore Zhou Liu Ni didn't believe there was no reason. So she had to stay and have a look.

So she stated: "Fourth Aunt, I want to stay here."

"How is that possible?" Lin Qing He stared at her when she heard these words and did not hide the contempt in her eyes.

Zhou Liu Ni couldn't be any more familiar with this gaze. This was her fourth aunt's expression of looking down on people. Completely the same!

She scolded in her heart, what so great! Didn’t she run away with someone in her last life and end up being played and thrown away. It was said that it didn’t end well. On the surface, she said, "Fourth Aunt, you can just let me stay. If I go back to the village, it will be a dead end. Those people's mouths will never let me go."

It was for this reason, she couldn't stay in the village anymore in her past life. What's more, she didn't want to stay in the village. So she went to the south.

Although she was very familiar with the South, especially the development process, she didn't want to go to the South very much. That was her place of sorrow.

One must know that she didn't mix well when she first arrived at there back there. It wasn't easy to mingle. It was only after she wasted all her strength that she had a later achievement and became a famous mamma.

But later, she was implicated by those stinky men.

She wanted to take a different path in this life. Let's not talk about the rest, just her fourth uncle being so successful can let her rise by using this spring breeze.

If she can buy a piece of land or something here in the capital, then she will be prosperous in later generations!

"If you knew earlier, would you do that back then. You sow your own seeds. You got to eat the fruit no matter how bitter it is. You can't do anything even when you come here." Lin Qing He politely rejected.

Zhou Liu Ni was exasperated. She was a capable person in her previous life. Which girls under her would dare to refute her? She was repeatedly disdained by her fourth aunt. So she made a jab: "Fourth Aunt, I'm afraid that my body will not recover so easily. I always dream of things that hadn't happen. What Eldest Aunt told you was what I dreamed about. I was shocked by it."

After speaking, she watched Lin Qing He, wondering if Lin Qing He's expression was hiding something.

However, Lin Qing He didn't buy it at all. Regardless of whether she was reborn or transmigrate, she can use her pro to do your own thing. As for taking the easy way and enjoy the comfort, forget about it.

"Eldest and his brothers are all doing well. Your dream is realistic at all. Tomorrow, I will get your fourth uncle to take you to the psychiatric department for a good checkup to see if your head has problems due to falling into the water." Lin Qing He responded with contempt.

She could tell that Zhou Liu Ni had probably reborn, not transmigrate.

Rebirth meant that the person has reborn, not the IQ. Things like IQ remain the same for the rest of one's life. Maybe Zhou Liu Ni lived an extra life in her last life.

It wasn't a lie that some people would become very sophisticated. After all, a lifetime wasn't lived in vain.

However, some people still lived their lives in vain.

Like Zhou Liu Ni in front of her.

As soon as she was reborn, she stirred out a statement like a lunatic and also told about her last life. Wasn't this giving a reminder of shaking a mountain to shake a tiger?

By coming here, what can she see?.

Zhou Liu Ni really couldn't see anything, because Lin Qing He acted out her natural disdain toward her and disbelief of the so-called "dream". If there something wrong with her, she can't be so arrogant with her.

"Fourth Aunt, I will go to the check up tomorrow. Still, I will stay here for a while." Zhou Liu replied.

"If it wasn't for your father's sake, I wouldn't let you stay." Lin Qing He displayed her tricks to the fullest. What's more, the more she expressed her disdain toward her relatives from the countryside, the more angry Zhou Liu Ni became.

Still, she can't figure out what went wrong.

Clearly, the one who should had run away with someone didn't run away. And those brothers with bad ending were now all prosperous?

Taking in Lin Qing He's behavior, there was no change. Especially since she can dress up better and look more beautiful than she had in her previous life.

Needless to say, she had always knew how to dress up. She maintained the daily routine of putting vanishing cream on in the countryside in her previous life. Now that she was rich in this life, she was even more wasteful.

Though she badmouth in her heart, she dared not say anything on the surface. Still, her anger was affirmative.

She gave her a set of Zhou Wu Ni's clothes and let her take a bath.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't quite understand and said, "Wife, what's going on?"

Lin Qing He asked despite having the answer in her mind: "What what's going on? Are you talking about my attitude towards Zhou Liu Ni?"

Zhou Qing Bai didn't speak. Lin Qing He laughed: "You have to remember that she and Xu Sheng Mei are the same kind of people. If they latch on, we can't get off them off. I finally sent Xu Sheng Mei away, so don't find a Zhou Liu Ni. There is no discussion about this matter."

Zhou Qing Bai said helplessly: "With Liu Ni's temperament, I will not keep her."

"That's fine." Lin Qing He touched his face. The older the old man, more alluring he became. Occasionally, her heart slightly fluttered when she looked at him.

In the previous life, he ended up like that. Just the thought made her feel uncomfortable.

As for Zhou Liu Ni, go back where she came from. Don't think about coming here to act up.

Zhou Qing Bai enjoyed the warmth of his wife. This man, who only had his wife and daughter in his eyes, had forgotten his niece.

Still, the next day he took her to the psychiatric department.

Zhou Liu Ni was furious. Wasn't this treating her as a lunatic? Even though she had wanted to test Lin Qing He, she was really shaken.

After an examination, they said that she had some nervous breakdown and instructed her to have a good rest. They had also prescribed her some medicine before letting her go back.

"Fourth Uncle, please let me stay. I will work hard and won't make trouble." Zhou Liu Ni pleaded.

Zhou Qing Bai directly replied: "Go ask your fourth aunt."

Zhou Liu Ni Xin internally answered, what's the use of asking Lin Qing He. She looked down on her!

She changed the topic to her grandparents and wanted to talk about it to her grandparents.

"Don't go to your grandparent's. Don't anger them. Stay here for a few days before going back." Zhou Qing Bai waved his hand.

Zhou Liu Ni received one hit after another. She only just divorced. Did they had to look down on her!

They were all old antiques. The divorce rate will rise every year in the future. What shame was there in divorcing!

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Next Zhou Liu Ni met Zhou Er Ni. She met her at the tea shop.

She saw her dressed so intellectually. The three stars looks became seven-stars after dressing up. One can tell what she wore and what she carried were expensive. Which part of her had the shadow of her countryside background?

Zhou Liu Ni felt even more upset. Think about Zhou Er Ni's marriage in the last life?

She had married well. She was matchmade with an elementary school teacher. This was considered one of the best among the many sisters. After all, working in the field can't compare to getting salary.

Still, it can't be compared with this life.

In conclusion, it was because of finding a good man. Zhou Liu Ni couldn't help but bitterly ponder. If she had been allowed to stay in the capital back then, her life would be better than Zhou Er Ni's now!

What was Zhou Er Ni’s current worth? Toward her fourth aunt, it was still the same as before. Her attitude towards her hometown was also the same. But if one want her to tolerate an expression of unwillingness and resentment in her eyes, then it was impossible.

The current Zhou Er Ni wasn't the same as the Zhou Er Ni back then. Wang Yuan gave her a special sense of security. So in front of her mother-in-law, Zhou Er Ni would no longer be as cautious as before.

Her fourth aunt was right. If they were close, come; if weren't, don't go. Since she can't get along with Zhou Liu Ni, then there was nothing to say.

So her attitude toward Zhou Liu Ni was relatively indifferent. She just perfunctory entertained her.

Zhou Liu Ni was annoyed. What was so awesome? She only married to a teacher in her previous life and was abused by her patriarchal in-laws for a lifetime. In this life, she just married a good man!

"My sister and my brother-in-law are here. Now my nephew is already that old and I haven't seen my nephew yet." Zhou Liu Ni spoke.

This meant she want to go over and see Zhou San Ni.

Zhou Er Ni and Zhou San Ni had a good relationship. She didn't really want her going over and disturb her. However, she was Zhou San Ni's biological sister. So she just said: "If you want to go there, I will take you over."

Like this, Zhou Liu Ni came over to Zhou San Ni's side. It was at this time, Zhou San Ni realized Zhou Liu Ni had come.

Compared to when they first came, Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo's changes weren't small. Especially Zhou San Ni, who used to work like a cow and a horse at home and was forced to develop a solemn and only know to work personality.

After she arrived here, she got to wear new clothes. During her daily grocery shopping on the street, she didn’t have any neighbors pointing at her for being childless. She also needed to raise her spirit to entertain the guests. Like this, she could help her fourth uncle and fourth aunt sell dried seafood.

Only like this, the two of them can keep their jobs.

Have to say, the changes now were really too great. If she walked in front of her mother, Second Sister-in-law, maybe she won't be able to recognize her.

In the past two years, Zhou San Ni had sent money back. But they were all sent to her father. Not much, just a dozen of yuan she saved.

Today's Zhou San Ni was very cheerful.

Zhou Liu Ni saw that her sister, whom she had always ridiculed and despised since she was a child, has changed so much now. There was no need to describe her jealousy.

She remembered that in her last life, there was a bad news before she went south.

Her sister was married to Li Ai Guo in her previous life. There had been no change in this life. However, Li Ai Guo accidentally slipped on the mountain road and fell directly down the cliff to death in her past life. Her sister had gave birth to a son and became a widow in Lijia Village since then.

She was pointed at her nose by her in-law family and got called calamity to husband. She didn’t know what happened later. She didn’t go back after going south. Obviously life couldn’t get any better.

Unexpectedly, she came to the capital in this life. Looking at this dress up. How decent! What's more, she nurtured fair and and clean. Those who didn't know would really think that she was a native of the capital!

Zhou San Ni was a little surprised to see Zhou San Ni coming over. Toward her own sister, Zhou San Ni didn't have a good impression of her at all.

But since she came, she didn't comment anything. Just asked: "When did you come?"

"Sister, I came here yesterday. I purposely came here to see you today." Zhou Liu Ni responded.

"Then when do you plan to go back?" Zhou San Ni asked again.

Zhou Liu Ni choked. Originally, she wanted her to help speak on her behalf. But she had opened her mouth and asked when she was going to go back?

"I'm here to help Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt. I have seen it all. Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt even let Xu Sheng Qiang stay." Zhou Liu Ni said.

She wasn't stupid. She knew that something must have happened to Xu Sheng Qiang. The news of him being in jail hadn't been spread back to the village. Nor did the divorce. So she didn't know for the time being.

But she knew that Xu Sheng Qiang was working alone before and had a bad relationship with Zhou Family.

"One matter is one matter. Xu Sheng Qiang is allowed to stay because he has grown now. As for you?" Zhou San Ni glanced at her.

This younger sister grew up with her since she was young. She almost completely grasp what kind of fart she was letting out. Was there anything she can hide from her?

With her behavior, she won't properly work.

"When you go back, come over and tell me. I bought two clothes for Father. You bring them back to him." Zhou San Ni instructed.

"Mother had said last time that you didn't have her in your heart. The only things you sent back were for Father, not for her." Zhou Liu remarked.

Zhou San Ni didn't want to talk about that mother of hers. At this time, a customer. Li Ai Guo began to serve the guests.

The transaction amount was more than one hundred yuan.

With the in-depth development of reforms today, the economy was booming. Although prices of goods have increased in general, everyone's income had gone up too. Especially for the wealthy, who were very willing to eat.

Lin Qing He’s dry good shop had now become an established shop with regular customers. The profit was very good.

Zhou Liu Ni took in what was the goods. They were all rare things. Even in later generations, they were all things served in high-end restaurants.

"Does this shop belong to Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt?" Zhou Liu Ni asked despite being sure in her heart. Because she was, she felt that there was a problem. They were simply too good at doing business.

She had tested and came up with nothing so far.

"Go back. I don't have time to entertain you here." Zhou San Ni spoke.

It was currently in the morning. The customers came and went. There was really no time to take care of Zhou Liu Ni.

Still, she turned to Zhou Er Ni, "Have you finished eating what you took back last time? Would you like to take some?"

"Haven't finished eating yet. I'll come and take it again when finished," Zhou Er Ni responded.

Zhou San Ni nodded. Zhou Er Ni called Zhou Liu Ni to leave with her.

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Zhou Liu Ni left. Li Ai Guo spoke to Zhou San Ni, "Why did you drive her away?"

"There's a need to. You don't know what she is like. There is no end to trouble if you get entangled with her." Zhou San Ni answered.

It wasn't easy to achieve the current peaceful days. Zhou San Ni wasn't willing for it to be affected at all.

As for this younger sister. If she was a good one and truly repent her wrongdoings, she will help her out regardless of the past since she have a good life now.

After all, she was divorced. Divorced women have a hard time.

But when she just came in, she saw the look in her eyes. What kind of look? The look that she wouldn't believe that she had changed for the better.

Xu Sheng Qiang was able to change his temper because he was in jail and because he was betrayed by Zhang Mei Lian. Only then, did he understand who was good to him. That was why he could be saved.

But with the way Zhou Liu Ni was, there was no hesitation.

Zhou San Ni stated, "Don't care about her, understand? If she stays, she will be the second Xu Sheng Mei."

Xu Sheng Mei got divorced and didn't want the child. Just asked for money. She also found her next family before getting a divorce, which Zhou Er Ni privately told her.

At present, Xu Sheng Mei had married another. Still, her life was said to be going well. She opened another clothing store and went to the garment factory to get the goods.

However, it was unknown who wanted to mess with her. Gangsters came knocking to her shop every few days. It was nearly closing down.

Li Ai Guo didn't say anything.

Zhou Liu Ni rode Zhou Er Ni’s car back to the tea shop. She was envious again along the way.

Zhou Er Ni can even drive a car and her man bought it for her!

To have such a good fate. It was totally different from the Zhou Er Ni in the previous, who was treated harshly by her mother-in-law. Look at how she was being spoiled by her current man?

Zhou Er Ni was very uncomfortable. Though Zhou Liu Ni was singing praises, the words were soaked with so much sourness that it almost suffocate people.

What was she being sour about? If it weren't for her keeping the same personality since she was young and not turn around, would Fourth Aunt promote so many nieces while leaving her behind?

Now that she reached this step, who was to blame?

On the way to the tea shop, Zhou Liu Ni said that she wanted to see their grandparents.

Zhou Er Ni directly told: "Don't go there. They will definitely scold you when you go."

"Even if I get scolded, I have to go there. Since I came from a long distance, how can I not even visit them? What's more, I don't know how they are living. I have to see." Zhou Liu Ni persisted.

Although it was beautifully said, it was useless. When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought their family to the capital, she had often ran over to her grandparent's side in that year because the food on their side was better. After she ate, she wiped her mouth and ran away. Not even helping with bowl and chopsticks collecting.

Zhou Er Ni knew. Her mother had warned them not to learn from Zhou Liu Ni.

Still, her words were right. She was their granddaughter after all. It would be bad to not let visit the two elderly.

However, when Mother Zhou saw this granddaughter, Zhou Liu Ni, she almost didn't recognize her at first sight!

"Are you Liu Ni?" From the vague eyebrows, Mother Zhou can still tell. After all, how many years had they been to the capital? It had been a long time since she saw this granddaughter. She blurted out: "What did you age so much?"

She had indeed aged. Zhou Liu Ni was two years younger than her biological sister, Zhou San Ni. However, she looked like she was definitely five-six years older.

What's more, she was in the countryside, which was easier to tanned by the sun. So she was also tanned and made her appearance quite old at sight.

She can't compare with the cousin sisters here.

Let's not talk about the depression in Zhou Liu Ni's heart. That grandmother of hers really can't speak. Her skin was a bit bad now, but once she have money rich, she can maintain it.

"But why are you here? Aren't you at home? Don't you need to care for your man and your child?" Mother Zhou continued.

Xu Sheng Qiang and Xu Sheng Mei was in the capital, so it couldn't be hidden.

However, Mother Zhou didn't know about Zhou Liu Ni's divorce. Just knew she had married.

Zhou Liu Ni took a look at Zhou Er Ni. Zhou Er Ni’s face was blank. She knew her grandmother had opened up her mind a lot more now and said, “Liu Ni has divorced earlier. She didn’t take the child. The child stayed with the male's family.”

Mother Zhou was shocked. Her gaze swept toward Zhou Liu Ni: "Turns out to be divorced. Now that you are divorced, tell your mother to hurry up and look around. Why are you running here?"

Mother Zhou didn't give preference to sons. Although she loved Zhou Kai and the brothers the most in the past, the granddaughters weren't worst off. Compared with other people's granddaughters who don't have enough to eat and were worked like cow and horse. She was truly a grandmother with a conscience.

Otherwise, why are Zhou Er Ni, Zhou San Ni, and the others so filial. On the New Year, they sealed a big red envelope to make them elderly happy.

Zhou Er Ni was better off, so she often gave her money. It counted as taking care of her in place of her father, the eldest son.

Although there was a fixed living allowance given by Lin Qing He every month, the other grandchildren still gave it. Adding it all up, that was a lot. The little old lady was rich.

Recently, she had started to learn to play mahjong with other little old ladies.

Putting these aside for the time being. Mother Zhou found this granddaughter who was dragging everyone's feet unpleasing to her eyes.

After the divorce, it must have been hidden from her by others. Mother Zhou had thought it through. However, she wouldn't be too angry because she has heard a lot of matters like divorce at this side and had gotten used to it.

Still, it was face-losing.

Old Zhou Family actually produced such a rat poo.

Zhou Liu Ni, who didn’t know her position in her grandmother's heart, still wanted to gather some pity from her: "Grandmother, I can’t live in the village anymore. After the divorce, I’m being pointed at every day. When will these days end?"

"Isn't it because you got a divorce? If you didn't divorce, can others force you to divorce? Unless you did something that your in-laws can't tolerate." Mother Zhou stated.

Zhou Er Ni glanced at Zhou Liu Ni. She knew exactly what Zhou Liu Ni did.

Zhou Liu Ni didn't dare to talk any more. If she dared to tell her grandmother about her divorce, then don't think about her helping her say a word.

Zhou Er Ni wouldn't bring it up. Don't make her grandmother angry.

"Grandmother, I want to stay now. Can I stay here in the capital? Xu Sheng Qiang is able to stay. What's more, I saw that an auntie was hired to wash the dishes. I dare not ask for something decent, How about firing the auntie and I can go over there to wash the dishes." Zhou Liu Ni lowered herself.

Once she stays, she will plot the rest. Right now, getting to stay was the most important.

"Why are you talking about this to me. Your grandfather and I don’t get involved. If you want to stay and wash the dishes, talk to your fourth uncle and fourth aunt. However, with personality of not picking up knocked over soy sauce, I don't hold any hope that you can wash the dishes." Mother Zhou said.

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Obviously Mother Zhou understood this granddaughter's nature.

To put it bluntly, they were all one family. Who didn't know who?

She wasn't interested in knowing why the divorce happened. Anyway, she was already divorced. It was useless to argue about it. But whether this granddaughter can stay or not wasn't a matter she can intervene.

If she really want her to intervene, why didn't she listen to her in the past. When there was food, she would snatch faster than anyone else. When she get called to do some work, she'll be dragging it around. Typical lazy cow has a lot of urine.

"Grandmother, everyone is here. Why can't I come? My fourth uncle and fourth aunt took care of so many nephews and nieces, so why they won't they care about me?" Zhou Liu Ni said.

"I don't like to hear what you say." Mother Zhou looked at her and responded: "They're not your father or your mother. Why should they care for you? Do your fourth uncle and fourth aunt owe you? Don't you know why they look out for other nephews and nieces, but not you? You learned one hundred percent from your mother since you were a child. You only see the light of one acre of land. Truly think everyone in the world fool while you are only smartest one, no?"

"Grandmother, I know I was wrong before. Now I admit that I have repented, I want to stay in the capital. I don't want to go back." Zhou Liu Ni continued.

Nowadays, the capital city was taking off quickly. She hadn't catch up to it in the previous life. She can in this life. How could she miss it?

Even if she don't do anything else, finding a local man here to marry will be a great thing in the future.

"Don't tell me. I won't leave a room for you. Go back and get your mother to look around for a match for you. Otherwise, if you want to marry again, no one wants you in two-three years time." Mother Zhou said.

In the end, she didn't reap any benefits from Mother Zhou's side. There was no promise at all.

In the evening, when Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan went home with the twins, Mother Zhou came over to ask her.

Naturally, Zhou Er Ni wouldn't hide it from her: "I talked with my mother on the phone. She had said she stole money from the house and ran out."

Mother Zhou's face turned dark.

Fortunately, she pushed her off during the day. With this virtue, would one dare to get her to help in the shop? Every few days, they can lose money!

"Tell your fourth uncle and fourth aunt tomorrow, send this girl back. Don't take her in, otherwise who knows what will happen in the future." Mother Zhou stated.

Zhou Er Ni relayed these words to Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He responded: "Tell your grandmother, to be rest assured. I won't keep Liu Ni."

A person who reborn. She won't keep her, no matter what purpose she came for.

Zhou Liu Ni stayed there for three days. Only three days. Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to buy her a train ticket and then sent her on a train to the provincial city.

As for whether Zhou Liu Ni will go home or not, Lin Qing He didn't care. She was an adult. Who would coax her.

She didn't give any money. Only paid for the travel fare. As for how much money she stole, it was unknown.

Lin Qing He received a call from Second Brother. During the call, Second Brother had apologized. Lin Qing He didn't blame him. However, what should be done will be done. She won't keep that troublemaker, Zhou Liu Ni.

While Zhou Liu Ni was on the train, Ah Xiu and Wu Ni returned from Hai City with Jiang Geng.

Lin Qing He spoke, "Why didn't you stay for a few more days?"

"There's not much to do when staying there. Might as well come back first." Zhou Wu Ni answered with a slightly flushed face.

"Elder Sister Min wanted to go back to her hometown to apply for a job transfer." Lin Xiu jollily mentioned.

"Transfer job?" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.

"My dad arranged a school for her. It is in the middle school outside our community." Jiang Geng merrily added, "In the future, Elder Sister Min can go there to teach. That side, is our tettority. There will be no problems at all."

Lin Qing He smilingly looked at Zhou Wu Ni, but didn't say anything. She sought Zhou Wu Ni in private and talked about it.

Zhou Wu Ni flushed slightly and responded, "I just want to give it a go."

"Very good." Lin Qing He nodded, "When you're over there, live our house first. The one when I was pregnant with Mi Mi. Your uncle bought it. It is spacious and comfortable."

"We strive to buy a house as soon as possible." Zhou Wu Ni stated.

"Already reached the point of talking about buying a house?" Lin Qing He grinned.

Zhou Wu Ni's face turned red. Lin Qing He chuckled before continuing, "What's the situation in his home?"

Zhou Wu Ni told her fourth aunt.

Jiang Heng was the second child in the family. There was an eldest brother who had married a wife. That elder sister-in-law was a bit difficult to get along with. It didn't matter though. Because they won't live there after marriage.

Jiang Heng's mother didn't have a job. Jiang Heng's father did. There were younger brothers and sisters who were studying. It would be impossible to say the family burden wasn't small.

"How did Jiang Heng tell you about this issue?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Jiang Heng said before getting married, what was given was already given. While after marriage, I have the final say on how much to give." Zhou Wu Ni told. Speaking of this, she was obviously satisfied.

Lin Qing He beamed and said, "Then how much do you plan to give?"

"I'll go over there to teach. I will have income. Jiang Heng, himself, also has it. His home doesn't have it easy. I can give 30 yuan a month as supplement." Zhou Wu Ni replied.

Lin Qing He nodded. Zhou Wu Ni clearly knew what she was doing. She didn't need to say more and only uttered, "When do you plan to go back?"

"I'll take the ride tomorrow afternoon." Zhou Wu Ni shyly answered.

They were already preparing to get married this summer vacation, so she must hurry up. This trip back, she will bring her parents to Hai City. As well as that, she will go over and take care of the job transfer on the way.

Lin Qing He smiled, "Then let Third drive you over by car."

Jiang Heng wasn't free. He still had to go to work. He had been on a business trip for so long and a pile of work were waiting for upon his return.

However, Jiang Geng was free. So he asked Jiang Geng to bring a lot of gifts and got him to send his prospective cousin-in-law, Zhou Wu Ni, back. On the way, he had to go back set up the wedding gifts.

He told Jiang Heng to go back there and buy it. Once it is bought, send it over there. There was a color TV at home. But no refrigerators and washing machines yet.

In addition, Jiang Heng bought a gold necklace for Zhou Wu Ni. His sincerity was really sufficient.

This marriage had almost spent his savings. Still, it would definitely be worth it to be able to marry a wife back.

At this time, Jiang Heng was working hard to run the business in Hai City. He wanted to raise the profit and getting more commissions.

They can't always live in Auntie Lin's yard. They still have to have a home of their own.

In the afternoon of the next day, Zhou Wu Ni went back to her hometown with Jiang Geng, who had carried a lot of gifts.

Lin Qing He had made a call to Third Sister-in-law at the first opportunity.

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Lin Qing He called back. There was no need to say how overjoyed Third Sister-in-law was.

Although she wasn't marrying to the capital city, she was marrying to Hai City. It was the same. Also having some ties of kinship. What's more, he managed the child's fourth uncle and fourth aunt's tea shop. He must be reliable.

"The conditions in his family are average. All the money spent on the wedding was his own. So the wedding gift may not be so sufficient." Lin Qing He told.

"It's not a problem. As long as the two of them live their little lives well, it is enough. Receiving the wedding gift is just going through the motion." Third Sister-in-law replied.

After talking to Lin Qing He, Third Sister-in-law hung up the phone and went through her inventory.

During this time, she had bought a lot of gold jewelry.

There were gold necklaces, gold rings, and gold earrings. Normally, there weren't worn. All put away. The bits and bobs added up to a handful.

So she pulled out a heavy gold necklace and a pair of gold rings. She planned to put these in the box fund for her daughter.

"How much private money do you want to give Wu Ni?" Third Sister-in-law spoke.

Not counting Lin Qing He, Third Sister-in-law treated boy and girl the fairest among the three sisters-in-law.

Back then, she injured her body after giving birth to Zhou Wu Ni. It wasn't until Lin Qing He came over that she was pregnant again, gave birth to a son, and gained confidence.

However, before giving birth to her son, she had never treated her daughter, Zhou Wu Ni badly. On the contrary, she doted her a lot.

Now she was going to get married, she gave gold necklace and gold ring as dowry. Money too.

Third Brother also doted this capable daughter and replied, "How about giving a thousand?"

"Is one thousand too little? She and Jiang Heng live in that house of Qing He now. They will have to buy one by themselves in the future. It won't be cheap." Third Sister-in-law remarked.

Not to mention a big city like Hai City, the properties on their side had also risen a lot. It wasn't very easy to buy.

"Then if they encounter something suitable, you can get Wu Ni to come back home to borrow some more and then pay it back slowly." Third Brother said.

Third Sister-in-law maintained: "That one thousand is still little."

"You can give her two thousand if one thousand is little." Third Brother stated.

If this was an ordinary family, there was really no one who married out a daughter like this. Well, Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law did.

Nowadays, the business was doing very well. This was the peak season for fruits and vegetables. If Third Brother worked harder, they would get it back in a month.

So they were really willing to use it in the box fund for their eldest daughter who was going to marry.

After that, things went smoothly.

After Jiang Geng and Zhou Wu Ni came back, they went to the shopping mall here to buy a washing machine and a refrigerator. These were regarded as gifts.

Then they had to prepare to go to Hai City.

Third Brother had notified Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law as well as Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law.

All of them grouped together to give a gift. Eldest Brother called Zhou Yang to make a trip there. As for second branch, Zhou Xia had just took on an order and was too busy to go.

In the capital, Zhou Qing Bai asked his wife: "What should we give?"

"Give Wu Ni five hundred yuan in a red envelope," Lin Qing He answered.

Zhou Wu Ni and Jiang Heng can be considered as having a flash marriage. In fact, Lin Qing He originally planned to let the two steadily date. But long-distance relationships weren't easy.

What's more, if they don’t get married, it wasn't good to let Zhou Wu Ni to transfer to Hai City. If she didn’t get married and it was definitely not safe for a girl to live there alone.

However, they both decided to get married. That was nothing needed to be say.

When Zhou Wu Ni got married, Zhou Qing Bai didn't go participate. Lin Qing He took Third, Zhou Er Ni, and Zhou San Ni over.

Zhou Si Ni knew that Zhou Wu Ni was getting married and wanted to go. But she couldn’t go there because of her big belly. Aside from the money, she also chose two new clothes from her mother-in-law’s clothing store to send over to Zhou Wu Ni.

Zhou Wu Ni’s wedding was undoubtedly lively. At the same time, it let Jiang Family sense that Zhou Wu Ni’s maternal family wasn't ordinary.

After marrying in, it won’t be too bad.

On the second day after the wedding, Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law followed Lin Qing He and the others to the capital.

It was because they wanted come and see their parents. Think how long had they not seen each other? Despite often talking on the phone, it had been a long time since they saw each other.

When Third Brother saw Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, he knelt down with reddened eyes. He was a particularly emotional person.

The couple visited the scenery here. After staying for two days, they went back.

They were store owner and must be anxious to go back to do business.

"This time Wu Ni got married, how much did your third uncle and third aunt give?" Mother Zhou inquired from Zhou Er Ni.

Mother Zhou doted her granddaughters. This time she gave fifty yuan as gift. Still, she asked.

"I don't know. I didn't ask." Zhou Er Ni shook her head.

Actually, she knew that her third uncle and third aunt gave a gold necklace, two gold rings, and a 2,000 yuan fund box as dowry.

This was Third Uncle and Third Aunt's matter. There was no need to tell her grandmother. Though the old lady loved her granddaughter, she will still feel distress for the money.

Mother Zhou murmured: "Your third uncle and third aunt have always loved Wu Ni. They must have given a lot. The young couple actually doesn't need to be given so much. Better to let the young people fight on their own."

Zhou Er Ni told Lin Qing He about this. Lin Qing He smiled and said, "What your grandmother said isn't unreasonable. However, it's normal to love their daughter."

Zhou Er Ni jollily spoke: "I thought Wu Ni won't be so fast. Unexpectedly, she got married as soon as marriage was brought up."

Lin Qing He thought so too. As fast as lightning.

Think about her eldest and Mei Jia. How long did it take to get engaged to each other. They haven't gotten married yet. While Zhou Wu Ni and Jiang Heng were clearly a latecomer.

Later, Lin Qing He called to chat with Xue Mei Li.

Xue Mei Li talked about Jiang Heng and Zhou Wu Ni couple. They didn't open the stove on their own. They simply ate at old Mister Jiang and Madam Jiang's side.

Because the two of you didn't have much amount to cook. And they have to put effort to heat a pot. Might as well come here to eat. They can pay for the living expenses.

They were his biological grandparents and Zhou Wu Ni was Lin Qing He's niece. So there was no problem to eat there.

Can't describe how wonderful this couple's little days were.

When Zhou Kai called back that day, Lin Qing He talked about Zhou Wu Ni's marriage.

Zhou Kai was surprised: "Why is it so fast? I haven't heard about it before?"

"It's been only a month from the start to end. It's normal that you haven't heard." Lin Qing He said. Then she asked him: "When will you and Mei Jia come back?"

"The end of the year," Zhou Kai answered.

Lin Qing He knew that. It seem it was only at the end of the year when he is off for vacation before he can come back to get married.

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Zhou Kai hung up the phone and went over to find Weng Mei Jia.

He and Weng Mei Jia were truly fiancé and fiancée now. They were engaged long ago. The marriage form had been printed out long ago, but the two brothers-in-law had just gotten married one and after another. If not, they would have been married a long time ago.

Even so, the two haven't lived together yet.

Zhou Kai wanted to hug his wife to sleep. As for Weng Mei Jia, she would often bring him stewed soup.

Who didn't know that there were some female soldiers on the art troupe who didn't give up even when they knew that Zhou Kai had a fiancée. Fortunately, Zhou Kai's heart had never falter.

He was affirmed that this matter was for a lifetime. There was no chance for others to exploit loopholes

Even so, Weng Mei Jia was a bit...desperate to marry.

Of course she didn't voice it out. But in her heart, she hoped to marry Zhou Kai early and become a real young couple. Not fiancé and fiancée.

When Zhou Kai came over, Weng Mei Jia had just finished her work. Weng Mei Jia had been promoted to the head nurse position now. She was also the youngest head nurse, but no one doubts her ability.

"Why are you free to come here?" Weng Mei Jia said when she saw him coming.

"My end is done." Zhou Kai said: "I plan to go back early. What do you think?"

"How early?" Weng Mei Jia asked.

Originally, they planned to go back on the twenty-something. Then on the twenty-fifth, they'll get married. It was a bit rushed. However, it can't be helped. After all, it was the new year and they were all busy.

"Go back on the 15th." Zhou Kai responded.

Weng Mei Jia thought about it too. It depended on the specific arrangements and spoke: "We'll have to see. If I can, I will fight for it."

Only then, Zhou Kai was satisfied. Then he turned to the conversation to Zhou Wu Ni's marriage. It was took less than a month and the encounter to wedding was completed.

Weng Mei Jia heard his envy, and mirth appeared in her eyes: "Where shall we live after marriage?"

"I will get allocated a dormitory with two bedrooms and one living room. I have checked it out. I will show you when you are free," Zhou Kai told.

Weng Mei Jia was free now. The rest can be handed over to other nurses. So she went with Zhou Kai.

The dormitory was two bedrooms and one living room. It wasn't too spacious. Only tens of square meters. It was enough for young couple or a family of three.

It was unknown what the two of them were doing in the room. When they came out, Weng Mei Jia's lips were a little red.

As for Zhou Kai, he was on the crest of success. He walked down the stairs hand in hand with his fiancée.

Let's talk about the capital's side.

Mother Weng was flipping through the calendar with Father Weng. Her daughter called back. They may come back early. Then, didn't the 25th wedding date have to be changed.

There was also 21th, another auspicious day.

Zhou Si Ni was eating an apple on the side as she watched.

She and Weng Guo Dong lived in the benefit accommodation. Still, she always come to the clothing store during the day and help out at this side. She won't be too bored.

Currently, it was almost September. Her belly reached eight months. Counting it, the due date was almost a month away.

Zhou Si Ni had a craving mouth. Though she didn't get fat, her belly wasn't small.

Mother Weng was originally surprised and thought it was twins. However, they did a check up and found it was only one. What's more, it was a daughter.

There was no patriarchal mindset in old Weng Family. Even when they can only give birth to one child now, it didn’t matter whether it was a boy or girl.

Father Weng and Mother Weng had high awareness. While Weng Guo Dong himself desired a daughter. So Zhou Si was relieved with this pregnancy.

"Mom, Younger Sister is going to get married. What should Guo Dong and I give her?" Zhou Si Ni asked.

"You two can figure it out by yourself. It's the thought that counts." Mother Weng said.

Zhou Si Ni waited to go home with Weng Guo Dong at night. She asked him about this. Weng Guo Dong thought for a while and said, "Give a hundred yuan as gift money?"

"Okay." Zhou Si Ni nodded while snacking on a tomato.

Weng Guo Dong rubbed her belly. Zhou Si Ni gave him an eye-roll and said: "Don't touch. Your daughter will kick me as soon as you touch."

"My daughter like me." Weng Guo Dong jollily said.

Zhou Si Ni’s belly didn't go into labor until the end of September. Almost before the National Day.

It was three days away from National Day. She gave birth to a plump and fair daughter. Reaching sixty jins. Almost the same as when little Mi Mi was born.

Look at that eyebrow. This was also a pretty girl.

When Lin Qing He heard the news that morning, she called Eldest Sister-in-law to announce the good news.

Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou was over the moon but still had some worry.

Family planning was in place now. Forget the rural areas, as many of them travelled out to over-birth. However, it was different for those in the city.

People in the city all have established career. Especially those like Weng Guo Dong, who eat the country's food. They definitely can't over-born, or else forget about keeping the job.

Lin Qing He sensed it and comforted: "We knew about Si Ni's pregnancy a long time ago. We went to the hospital for an examination before and took a B-ultrasound scan. The doctor said it was a girl."

At this time, it hadn't reached the point where the hospital weren't allowed to tell the gender. The doctor will tell when sees it.

"They knew a long time ago?" Elder Sister-in-law breathed a sigh of relief when she heard these words.

"Yes. Don't worry. There is no problem. I had found an auntie to take care of Si Ni during her postnatal confinement." Lin Qing He assured.

Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted. Lin Qing He chatted with her for a while before she hung up the phone.

Zhou Gui Lai sat on one side and smiled: "My eldest aunt is still worried about Sister Si Ni birthing a daughter and will be rejected by Brother-in-law?"

"She does worried about this." Lin Qing He smiled.

"That's worrying too much. I think Fourth Brother-in-law completely love a daughter. Every time he comes over, he hugs my sister and doesn't let go." Zhou Gui Lai remarked.

While speaking, Zhou Qing Bai carried little Mi Mi in from the outside.

Little Mi Mi wanted to see her little sister every day. She was extremely enthusiastic. Zhou Qing Bai, who was the dad, spoiled her and took her there every day.

"Mom, do you want to give birth a younger sister for me?" After the little girl got out of her dad's arms, she ran over and hugged her mom's leg.

Zhou Qing Bai laughed. The third elder brother, Zhou Gui Lai was even more amused.

"Third Elder Brother, what are you laughing at? Is it not possible? I like that younger sister very much. I can tie her hair when she grows up!" said little Mi Mi, who adopted the role of elder sister.

Lin Qing He: "..."

How familiar was this situation?

When Third Sister-in-law gave birth to her third, Zhou Gui Lai had also hugged her leg and asked her to give birth to another younger sister.

Now it was Mi Mi, the youngest daughter's turn to say it.

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Little Mi Mi also had an elder sister dream.

Don't look at her generation seniority. No matter whether it was Zhou Er Ni's twins or Zhou San Ni's Pang Pang, they were all older than her.

Now Zhou Si Ni gave birth to a daughter, she gained this desire. Knowing that it belonged to her fourth elder cousin sister's family and not from her own family, she went home and ask her mom for a younger sibling.

Lin Qing He dismissed her. Whatever she wanted, she ask. Little children were very troublesome, Especially after she could crawl. If Zhou Qing Bai didn't take on all the burden, she couldn't take of her.

When Zhou Gui Lai took his little sister away and coaxed her to watch TV.

Lin Qing He gave Zhou Qing Bai an eye-roll. Don't think that she didn't know it was him who told his daughter this. Zhou Qing Bai just laughed. Then he took her hand and led her to watch this year's newly released "Journey to the West".

All first twenty-five episodes had been broadcasted. Later, there was a sequel. The sixteenth episode sequel was finished filming in the 1990s. It wasn't available yet.

Still, these twenty-five episodes were everyone's dream of a beautiful childhood.

Even Lin Qing He's attention was capture by it. Today's broadcast was collecting jade rabbits in Tianzhu.

The family went to bed after watching it until after ten o'clock.

The next day, Lin Qing He brought the soup stewed by Auntie Zhao and visit Zhou Si Ni. She had asked Zhou Si Ni how the hired nanny was.

This babysitter had a very good reputation. She was introduced to her by Auntie Zhao. It was much better than the one Weng Guo Dong planned to invite.

She took care of everything; burping the baby, buying the grocery, cooking, and mopping the floor.

Zhou Si Ni was very worry-free. After all, Weng Guo Dong had to go to work and Mother Weng had to open a shop. She had hired a young girl. If she didn't go over, they won't be able to the busyness.

However, she did paid for all the nourishment for Zhou Si Ni's postnatal confinement. In addition, she had gave Zhou Si Ni 500 yuan as a reward.

Lin Qing He grinned when she heard it: "Just accept what your mom gave you. I heard that Guo Liang's wife also received this amount when she gave birth."

Although the eldest brother, Weng Guo Dong got married before Weng Guo Liang, the other was one step aside because Zhou Si Ni didn't want to have it early as she attending school.

Weng Guo Liang gave birth to a son. Mother Weng had also bought nourishments and gave 500 yuan. She told Father Weng to send it to the camp as well as having a look.

She didn't have time herself. It took so many days to go back and forth. How could the shop be left alone?

Lin Qing He sat there for a while and talked to Zhou Si Ni before going over to Mother Weng's.

Mother Weng was currently overseeing the hired girl put out the clothes.

She was happy to see Lin Qing He coming over. She handed over the work to the girl. She ushered Lin Qing He to come over and sit down.

"Have you gone to see Hong Xia?" Mother Weng smiled.

"En. Said you gave her five hundred yuan in red envelope." Lin Qing He jollily responded.

Mother Weng said, "The two sisters-in-law are the same. No different treatment."

At this time, two female customers came in. The hired girl went over to serve him. Mother Weng’s didn’t go there. She chatted with Lin Qing He: "Did you call in-law's mother to tell the good news?"

"I did. She's delighted." Lin Qing He said. As for Eldest Sister-in-law's worried about whether old Weng Family would favor sons or not, she didn't voice out. She spoke: "If Eldest and Mei Jia aren't getting married this year, Er Ni and Wang Yuan might bring the twins back to our hometown. I guess they won’t be able to leave this year. If next year, Guo Dong and Si Ni can go with Er Ni and Wang Yuan."

"Then would the two in-laws come over this year?" Mother Weng asked.

"I don't know what they plan to do yet." Lin Qing He replied.

"It would be great if they come here. Give me the phone number for your hometown. I will call my in-law's mother. Once it's off-peak season, they can come here to pass the new year. Next year, let Hong Xia and Guo Dong follow them back to the hometown for the new year." Mother Weng said.

Lin Qing He gave her the phone number. Mother Weng grinned and said, "I'm free at noon, so I will call later."

After sitting here for a while, Lin Qing He went back.

Today's conditions were much better than the past. Naturally, Zhou Si Ni's postnatal confinement was comfortable.

There weren't any stress. What's more, there were people who take care of the confinement professionally. No need to describe how comfortable it was.

After sitting for forty days of postnatal confinement, Zhou Si Ni started to go out. As for her daughter, she was really plump from her nursing.

Weng Guo Dong adored her. The first thing he did when he came back every day was to hold his daughter.

When Zhou Si Ni’s confinement was over, it was already November. The weather was a bit cold. She had chose a good time for postnatal confinement. It was very comfortable.

Weng Guo Dong had a rare day off, so she let him watch the child at home. Zhou Si Ni left after she fed her daughter. She rode the two-eight bike like flying.

She headed to the courtyard dwelling. Only the nanny, Auntie Zhao and others were there. Neither her fourth uncle and her fourth aunt were at home.

So she headed to the tea shop. Lin Qing He, Zhou Er Ni, and others were there.

"I was just saying that you should be officially out of confinement today. Now you're here. Where is Yuan Yuan?" Zhou Er Ni merrily spoke.

"Her dad got a day off today. He is minding her at home. I will stroll around for two hours." Zhou Si Ni jollily responded.

She had been restrained at home for more than a month. Coming out felt like fresh air.

Lin Qing He also commented: "It's best to move around. Always stay at home can make you sick even when you are healthy."

"I feel like I was flying when I came out today." Zhou Si Ni smiled.

"Have you called your mother?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Guo Dong called back. I haven't yet." Zhou Si Ni replied.

"There is a phone booth outside. You can make a call. Your mother was thinking about you." Lin Qing He told.

Zhou Si Ni nodded and came out to call. Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou was cutting duck feed at home and preparing to cook it in a pot when the grandson of the village branch secretary came to fetch her to answer the phone. She put down the work at hand and went to answer it.

When she heard that it was her little daughter who called, Eldest Sister-in-law happily uttered: "Gotten out of confinement?"

"I did long ago but my fourth aunt told me to do for forty days. So I didn't finish until today." Zhou Si Ni merrily answered.

Eldest Sister-in-law asked the key points. Mainly whether the child cried a lot, whether Guo Dong liked her or not, and what did her mother-in-law think.

Zhou Si Ni smilingly told, "Mom, don't worry about these. They all like Yuan Yuan. This side isn't like ours."

The rural areas, especially the poorer the place, the more they want to have a son. It was labor force for the family. Daughters can't do much work. After raising them up, they still have to marry out. That's why, they all want to have a son.

After family planning, many people, who want to have a son, would send daughters away. This was still more humane. The more dehumanizing ones were even more straightforward, throw away.

Eldest Sister-in-law, who had listened a lot of this in the countryside, was naturally worried.

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After hearing her daughter's words, Eldest Sister-in-law was relieved. Then she merrily spoke: "Your mother-in-law called me before and asked me and your father to attend Da Wa and your youngest sister-in-law's wedding this year."

"Then you and Father come over. Bring Yang Yang and Wang Wang with you. Fourth Aunt's side is very spacious. You can live there when you come." Zhou Si Ni told.

"I told your father. Your father said we will see when the time comes." Eldest Sister-in-law smilingly replied.

"What is there to think? Let Eldest Brother-in-law stay at home when the time comes and there will be no problem. How much better it is to spend New Year here? It's not like there's no space. We also have a room here." Zhou Si Ni persuaded.

She and Weng Guo Dong had a two-bedroom house with one living room, so they could fit.

"Alright. I will go with your father then and look at you too." Eldest Sister-in-law jollily said.

The mother and daughter talked for a while before hanging up.

Time went fast, especially at the end of the year. Tickets weren't easy to buy. If they decided to go, they must buy tickets in advance.

Eldest Sister-in-law couple and their two sons were planning to go there when the time come. She dropped by Zhou Da Ni's side.

She asked Zhou Da Ni if she want to go there together?

Zhou Da Ni pondered a little bit. Her two younger sisters were married to the capital. While she hadn't been to the capital yet.

Da Wa getting married created a rare opportunity. She really wanted to go there and look around.

"You can go if you want. I can watch the matter at home." Her man said to her.

If Zhou Da Ni want to go with her, no one will watch Eldest Sister-in-law's house. So she went over and ask Second Brother.

Second Brother didn't think about going there. He planned to give some gift money when the time come. Eldest Sister-in-law requested to go through the trouble of watching the house then.

Second Brother agreed and told her and his eldest brother to go to the capital without worry. He would take care of their home.

Eldest Sister-in-law also informed Third Brother and the others. Third Sister-in-law planned to go there. Third Brother will stay with the children to watch the shop.

Third Brother Lin was informed by Third Brother.

Third Brother Lin was really busy now.

Because he owned two shops. He drove the truck out to buy and ship goods every day. However, it was his third sister's eldest son who was getting married. So he wanted to attend.

Moreover, his wife was a capable person. She can uphold the family. He just needed to prepare more goods in advance.

He'll let his wife look after the shop. He planned to go with Eldest Brother and the others.

Zhou Xia, who was in the county city, naturally received the news.

Second Sister-in-law was currently there. She was helping with the clothes-washing and the cooking.

After Third Brother came here, he returned after telling them. Second Sister-in-law sneered, "What is there to go? When you got married, not one of them came back."

"Mother, they didn't have time when I got married. Isn't it normal that they didn't come back?" Zhou Xia said. Though they didn't personally come back, they did gave a lot of gift money.

"This is a relative from the capital's side. Let Zhou Xia socialize with them more. Do you want to break the relationship between the two families?" Ma Miao Miao directly reprimanded.

In the past, Ma Miao Miao didn't know that fourth branch's Uncle and Aunt were in the capital city. Later she found out nd her attitude naturally changed.

Her family was in the county city. It wasn't a lie that they were city folk too. But they were from the big city. How can she compare with others' arrogance?

Though Ma Miao Miao was in awe of fourth branch's uncle and aunt, she put her mother-in-law in her eyes.

Second Sister-in-law said weakly: "Miao Miao, you don't know. They won't pull up our family at all. They have always looked down on our family."

"Mother, you're talking nonsense again. How is Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt looking down on our family?" Zhou Xia frowned.

At the beginning he was able to enter the furniture factory as an apprentice and can hold this job now was because of his fourth uncle establishing the connection. It was said that he gifted a full two jins of fatty meat.

Nowadays, it wasn't so rare. One can buy it if they have money. Still, two jins of fatty meat was rare back then? Even when one had money, they may not necessarily be able to get it!

His fourth uncle used it to establish a connection for him and had never mentioned it to his parents or him. He didn't know until later when his father-in-law brought it up.

This was his mother's so called looking down on his family?

And his elder sister, Zhou San Ni.

Now she lived with his brother-in-law and nephew in the capital. It was Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt who brought them to live there.

Was this also Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt looking down on his family? Zhou Xia didn't understood how his mother thought this.

Ma Miao Miao also looked at her mother-in-law.

Second Sister-in-law said: "It's not like you didn’t know what happened back then. Your second sister ran to the capital by herself. At that time, she was so young and finally reached there. Your fourth aunt simply got Da Wa to bring her back overnight. Won't let her spend a night there!"

Until now, she would still get mad when she thought about this incident. She really didn't leave her any face.

Can someone do this? At that time Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei were taken there, but Liu Ni was sent back once she went over. This was simply the same as slapping her!

Zhou Liu Ni was older than Zhou Xia, so was his second elder sister.

Zhou Xia didn't even bother to continue to talk when he heard his mother was still thinking about this.

Ma Miao Miao had a big feud with Zhou Liu Ni. Her first child was gone because of Zhou Liu Ni's push.

She knows what kind of personality Zhou Liu Ni have. So she straightforwardly stated: "Since you like that that daughter of yours, go and live with her. Don't come to my house and be an eyesore. Hearing about her, I feel annoyed!"

It went without saying that Second Sister-in-law was reluctant to leave. How nice were the days in the city? When she went back to the village, she would have more face. How could she be willing to go back?

"Then Xia Xia, do you plan to go there?" Second Sister-in-law changed the topic.

"I want to go too. I haven't been to the capital yet." Ma Miao Miao said to Zhou Xia.

Zhou Xia nodded. He was on vacation during that time. so it was a good idea to go there together.

As for the child, they won't take child along. The journey to and back was troublesome, so better the child to Second Sister-in-law.

Like this, the quota was confirmed. Eldest Brother's family, Third Sister-in-law, Third Brother Lin, Hu Zi and Gang Zi's mother: Second Sister, and Zhou Xia couple.

After the quota came out, Third Sister-in-law called Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He was delighted and smiled: "I'll reimburse your travel expense. I will also reimburse for all the food and clothing expenses during your stay in the capital. Just come."

Third Sister-in-law merrily responded: "With so many of us going over, there won't be enough space to live if was a smaller house."

She and Third Brother will stay for two days. They explore around. That big property was almost the same style as the ones that old feudal landlord live in. There were so many rooms and was so spacious.

"It's specially reserved for you! If you have time, you can come here whenever you want to play." Lin Qing He said.

After hanging up the phone, the soon-to-be-mother-in-law, Lin Qing He started making preparations.

Chapter 673: Btts 673

People felt energetic on happy occasions. It was entering December. The weather was very cold. Lin Qing He still found someone to come over and clean up the inside and outside of the house.

In addition, celebratory lanterns were hung up as well as 喜 were pasted on the wall.

Under her arrangement, the entire courtyard dwelling was beaming celebratory air.

Eldest and Weng Mei Jia arrived home on the eighteenth of December. They saw this sight as soon as they got home.

Third grinningly said, "Mom arranged all of it for you and Eldest Sister-in-law. Including your wedding room."

Weng Mei Jia didn't go home as soon as possible. They both came to the courtyard dwelling together and were taken by Third to see their wedding room.

"We have troubled Auntie Lin." Weng Mei Jia smiled.

"Mom said it's fine as long as you like it. No trouble at all." Zhou Gui Lai jollily responded.

Zhou Kai was also very satisfied with the wedding room his mom had prepared. However, Lin Qing He wasn't at home at the moment. She and Mother Weng made an appointment to go out to the hot springs.

Nowadays, soaking in hot springs was a frequent activity for these two in-laws. Not only the two of them, but also Zhou Er Ni and Zhou Xiao Mei.

When Lin Qing He went home, she was naturally overjoyed to see eldest son and eldest daughter-in-law come home.

"Why did you come back one day earlier? I thought you'll get back tomorrow. Your mom was with me just now." Lin Qing He merrily told Weng Mei Jia.

"I'll go back in a bit." Weng Mei Jia smilingly said, "Auntie Lin, we have seen the room."

"Do you like it?" Lin Qing He grinned.

The wedding room prepared for the couple was carefully designed. Absolutely generous and beautiful. It wouldn't seem too cumbersome.

Weng Mei Jia liked it herself. Zhou Kai spoke: "Mom, why are you still so young? With my dad's appearance, he looks like he's your dad instead."

"Just praise Mom. You don't have to degrade Dad. Dad's appearance looks very young too." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Dad is young. Dad isn't old." Little Mi Mi also protected her dad.

Only then, Zhou Qing Bai didn't cut his eldest son up. He picked up his daughter. Zhou Kai was about to hold his younger sister, but Zhou Qing Bai wouldn't pass her over: "Want to hold, then give birth one by yourself."

"Don't be proud, Dad. I'll give birth one for you to see next year." Zhou Kai stated.

Weng Mei Jia's face blushed slightly and gave him a glance. Zhou Kai responded: "Our side is ready. We can have a child. The earlier we birth, they earlier we wash our hand."

Weng Mei Jia pinched him secretly. It would be fine to say this to her in private. What was she to say now he said it like this?

After Lin Qing He carried lemon honey water for them, she spoke, "Are you two going to the bathhouse or washing up at home?"

"Is it cold to wash at home?" Zhou Kai said.

"There is a water heater. It's not cold." Lin Qing He answered.

The bathroom at home was specially designed. It won’t get cold when one take a bath. Zhou Kai had saw it but didn’t have much interest. He was used to the big bathhouse. Whether in the army or wherever he was, he was accustomed to the big bathhouse. Can't describe how comfortable it was to have someone help scrubbing.

However, Weng Mei Jia didn't want to go out to wash. Just washed up at home.

Zhou Kai called Third. The two brothers went to the bathhouse to take a bath together.

Zhou Kai got to know the family situation through his younger brother.

Zhou Gui Lai said, "Nothing much. Just Elder Sister Wu Ni getting married. She married to Xiao Geng's cousin. Elder Sister Si Ni gave birth to a daughter."

"Daughter ah." Desire expressed through Zhou Kai's eyes. He had told Weng Mei Jia that he wanted a daughter in the future.

Weng Mei Jia had said, what if it is a son? What else could Zhou Kai do? If it's a son, he would also raise him. But he would definitely not be treated like a daughter. Just roll away by yourself.

"Xu Sheng Qiang and Xu Sheng Mei had divorced." Zhou Gui Lai added after remembering it.

Zhou Kai asked about it. Zhou Gui Lai recounted the event again. Zhou Kai remarked: "Zhang Mei Lian and Zhao Jun aren't good things in the first place. They both persisted on sticking to them. It's what they asked for."

"Now Xu Sheng Qiang is helping in Dad's dumpling shop. He is basically watching the dumpling shop." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Dad decided?" Zhou Kai asked in surprise.

"Mom agreed." Zhou Gui Lai stated. He also told his eldest brother that Xu Sheng Qiang had changed a lot since he came out of prison. He was a lot more solemn.

Still, he can be regarded as a practical person. At least he gone over to the dumpling shop for so long and hadn't stirred any conflict. He had been opening and closing the shop on time. It seems that he had grown up and wasn't as irritable as before.

Zhou Kai didn’t say anything. This was also his cousin, same as Hu Zi and Gang Zi. As long as he changed his mindset and behaved well, he naturally had nothing to say. The original blood relationship lied there. He wasn't an enemy. How can he not hope for the best for him?

The two brothers took a bath and came back refreshed. Weng Mei Jia was speaking with Lin Qing He at home. Zhou Kai drove over to his grandparents' and god-grandfather's.

As soon as he came over, he was warmly welcomed by the three elderly people.

"I said you are about to come back. Yesterday I asked your elder sister Er Ni to ask your mother. Your mother said it's tomorrow." Mother Zhou said happily as she grasped the hand of eldest grandson.

"Mei Jia and I came back a day earlier, so we arrived in the capital early." Zhou Kai merrily told and asked about his grandparents' and god-grandfather's health one by one.

In fact, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were in good health. In recent years, they have been more pampered. The nanny was also very good at taking care of others. While, old Wang's health was a bit poor.

But it was all old problems. It was like this in winter. Lin Qing He would get Third to send some fruits over every few days. Eating them was more hydrating and won't easy to get overheated.

"Yesterday, your Third Aunt called. She said that they will depart today and come over to stay here for one day. The next day will be the day when you marry Mei Jia." Mother Zhou mentioned.

"How many people are coming?" Zhou Kai still didn't know.

Mother Zhou was was particularly chatty. She shook her fingers as she counted to him: "All of your eldest uncle's family is going to come over. Your second uncle's house is just Xia Xia and his wife. Also your second paternal aunt, your third aunt, and your maternal uncle."

With so many people this time, it will be lively. Mother Zhou was excited. Let alone her, Father Zhou and old Wang was the same.

"Once you get married, give birth to a child earlier. When your mother was your age, she already birthed you brothers," Mother Zhou remarked.

"En. It's almost time to have a child after getting married." Zhou Kai nodded.

Mother Zhou was very satisfied. She pulled her grandson to the backyard to see the chickens she raised. She set up a chicken shed. They all hid in the chicken shed. She spoke: "When you marry, serve these chickens to the table. Don’t need to save. Yesterday, I caught and killed a few of them. Gave them to each family to eat."

Zhou Kai patiently listened at all. He listened to what his grandmother said. After staying here for more than an hour, he returned home.

Chapter 674: Btts 674

At home, dinner was already getting prepared.

Gang Zi had came back from his stall. In the cold weather of December, Gang Zi still went out to set up a stall. Have to say that he was a man who could endure hardship.

"Is this stove used to bake sweet potatoes?" Zhou Kai was surprised when he saw Gang Zi setting up a stove when he got home.

Gang Zi grinned and said, "Elder Brother Kai, would you like to try it?"

He stopped selling clothes this winter this year. Instead, he sold sweet potatoes and steamed buns.

This steamed bun were sourced from his maternal aunt and maternal uncle. The roasted sweet potatoes depended on himself. After putting out the stall for a day, basically they could not keep track of the profit. The business was pretty good.

Office workers couldn't keep up with what he made.

Zhou Kai tasted one of his leftovers products. It was pretty decent and commented: "I heard Third said that you have bought a shop."

Gang Zi grinned: "That's just a small shop."

Now it was rented out. It was a good idea to get some rental income every month.

"How's Hu Zi's side?" Zhou Kai asked.

"My elder brother is fine. He opened a clothing store. Definitely made more money than me." Gang Zi answered.

"Why don't you open a shop by yourself?" Zhou Kai accepted the orange that Weng Mei Jia had peeled for him and said while eating.

"The shop isn't big. It's not very suitable for selling clothes there. As for me, I don't know how to do the rest. So just rented it out. It's not a bad idea to set up a street stall at the moment." Gang Zi responded.

"It's too cold." Zhou Kai pointed out.

"Dress warmly and it'll be fine." Gang Zi grinned.

"It's not so easy to make money." Third spoke.

"Yes, especially like us. There is no iron rice bowl. If you don't work harder, you can't afford to eat." Gang Zi seconded.

"What you earned this month is one year of my allowance. So don't cry poverty." Zhou Kai waved his hand.

His allowance wasn't low. He had 400 yuan with his current position. This was considered to be top salary level.

"Elder Brother Kai, what are you saying. I'm really poor! Don't think I am so rich!" Gang Zi exclaimed.

"I don't care. In short, you got to give me the biggest red envelope." Zhou Kai openly demanded for a red envelope.

Weng Mei Jia helped bring the food over to the table over and jollily spoke: "How can you act like that? It's time to eat." Then she called Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai to have dinner.

"Eldest Sister-in-law, why are you still calling them Uncle and Aunt? You should call Dad and Mom." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"What's the hurry? It's like not I'm going to run?" Weng Mei Jia gave him an eye-roll.

Zhou Kai asked about Zhou Xuan: "Is Second that busy now?"

"Busy. From what I heard from him, he'll be even busier next year. He will be dispatched." Lin Qing He told.

"Call He Family later." Zhou Qing Bai stated. Eldest was back and he was about to get married. Second will definitely come back.

Lin Qing He agreed.

The family ate together as they chatted. It was very lively.

Only after dinner did Zhou Kai send Weng Mei Jia back. Zhou Gui Lai teased: "Eldest Brother, how about not coming back tonight and stay there?"

"Okay. Then I'll be back early tomorrow morning." Zhou Kai told his parents.

He drove Weng Mei Jia back. Zhou Gui Lai grinned and said, "My eldest brother is in a hurry. He urgently want to get married."

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had smiles in their eyes.

How long had Eldest waited to getting married? He got engaged at the age of twenty-one and when he reached the age of twenty-two, he planned to get married.

However, at 22, Weng Guo Dong got married. While at 23, Weng Guo Liang got married. The marriage had been delayed until this year. If they didn't get married this year, it'll have to the year after at 26.

Because at 25, it'll be his birth year. Can't get married.

But good things takes effort. It was pretty good to get married at the age of twenty-four now. Neither too late or early.

Zhou Kai really stayed at his in-law's house that night. There were vacant rooms. After all, Weng Guo Dong had moved out.

Mother Weng liked this son-in-law very much. The son-in-law she fancied back then will change his addressing to 'Mom' in a few days.

Aiya, the thought felt beautiful even just thinking about it.

"Mom can't give anything else, so I prepared a gold ring each of you." Mother Weng smilingly took out the gold rings. One for the male, one for the female.

In addition, there were two gold necklaces for her daughter. One heavier and the other lighter. Still, the weight was obviously enough.

"This must have cost a lot of money. Auntie, you can bear to." Zhou Kai smiled.

"It's not a lot. However, whether it's the wedding gift or the rest, Auntie won't keep it. You two can keep it for yourself." Mother Weng said.

This was the gold jewelry she brought out in front of Zhou Kai. She had called her daughter back to the room to give personal possession.

She gave her daughter five thousand yuan in deposit book for her private use. It was also considered as her fund box.

"Mom, what need is there to give me so much. Back then, my elder sister only received 200." Weng Mei Jia said.

"How can it be compared?" Mother Weng responded. She had an eldest daughter. The eldest child. She had married a long time ago: "Back then, two hundred yuan was a huge sum of money. Now the prices have risen so much. Our family's conditions are also good. You caught up to a good time."

Weng Mei Jia grinned, "We are relying on getting married to become rich."

She and Zhou Kai's salary wasn't low. Of course, hers wasn't as high as Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai was basically 400. When there was a mission or anything, there will be rewards. Most of the time, it was 500 to 600 yuan.

Her salary was only more than 100 yuan. The two's expenses weren't that much. In a month, 50 to 60 was the highest. The rest was saved.

Since Zhou Kai confirmed the relationship with her, the money had been controlled by her. The two of them got a small saving.

Now her mom gave her another five thousand. Which was quite a sum.

"This is true. I guess your mother-in-law had prepared something for you. That's the truly the big piece." Mother Weng merrily remarked.

Regarding Lin Qing He, this in-law, Mother Weng had no complaints. She had a so-so relationship with her eldest daughter's mother-in-law. However, with her youngest daughter's mother-in-law, Lin Qing He, they were like good sisters.

Weng Mei Jia smiled, but didn't pay it much heed.

But the next day, the wedding gift was delivered.

11,000! It represent represents one out of countless. In addition, there were three golds and one silver.

After Zhou Kai sent these, he took Weng Mei Jia to get the marriage certificate first because the staff was about to go on vacation.

Marriage certificate first. Then official wedding was later.

Because they brought this marriage certificate over and showed it to Lin Qing He, Lin Qing He gave Zhou Kai another deposit book, which contained one hundred and one thousand yuan.

One hundred thousand was for the settling into a home allowance. One thousand yuan was to buy furniture for the young couple. As for one thousand not being enough for the furniture, then they can pool in their own money.

When Weng Mei Jia received this sum, she became stooped.

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Lin Qing He had told her eldest son, Zhou Kai. However, he hadn't said this to Weng Mei Jia yet. So when Weng Mei Jia held it at this time, it felt a little hot.

This was too much.

"Did Auntie Lin give it wrong?" Weng Mei Jia couldn't help pulling Zhou Kai into the room and whispered.

"It shouldn't be wrong?" Zhou Kai had seen it. One hundred and one thousand.

Weng Mei Jia passed it to him for confirmation. Zhou Kai merrily stated, "It's right."

"Why did Auntie Lin... give so much?" Weng Mei Jia couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

"My parents gave it, so keep it. It's not just the two of us anymore. Second and Third will get the same amount in the future." Zhou Kai told.

Hearing this, Weng Mei Jia felt slightly relieved.

Then she opened the box and looked at the gold necklace, gold bracelet, and gold ring.

The gold ring cann be put aside. The gold necklace and the gold bracelet were truly heavy to hold. The weight was thirty percent heavier than what Mother Weng prepared.

Zhou Kai went home after lunch. Weng Mei Jia stayed at home and waited to marry.

Mother Weng smiled and said, "How much did your mother-in-law give you?"

"Why ask? Anyway, it's for two of them." Father Weng told her off.

Weng Mei Jia didn't think there was anything to hide. So she stated the amount.

As soon as this amount was said, Father Weng, who was calmly reading the newspaper, trembled!

Not to mention old Weng Family, Zhou Family’s courtyard dwelling was also lively. Second drove He Mian Mian back with him.

The changes this year weren't small. Zhou Xuan directly embarked on the political road. Originally he wanted to be a university teacher.

He Mian Mian had met Zhou Kai, this future eldest brother. Have to say, the family's genes were excellent.

Of course, her man was the most handsome.

Zhou Kai talked to Zhou Xuan about outside affairs. Zhou Xuan also told him that he will go south next year.

"Second is going south. Mian Mian, will you follow him?" Lin Qing He asked He Mian Mian.

"If he lets me follow, I will follow. If he doesn't, then forget it." He Mian Mian said softly.

Zhou Xuan swept her a glance and spoke, "Would you really not follow if I don't let you?"

He Mian Mian merrily responded, "If you don't let me follow you, I will listen to you."

Zhou Xuan had a twinkle in his eyes. Verbally, she listened to him, but not in action. What could he do? Only accept it. Afterall, she was his girlfriend.

However, he wanted to take her with him when he went south. After all, this trip would take up a good few years. He can't leave his girlfriend alone here.

"Get engaged first next year. Then go together when you get engaged." Lin Qing He advised.

Zhou Xuan nodded. He Mian Mian was feeling slightly shy but did not refuse. Once the engagement settle down, they would be fiancé and fiancée.

She wanted to put her wolf paws on Zhou Xuan. He definitely can't find an excuse then.

He was truly proper to the point that she didn't know what to say. One of her best friends had got pregnant first and then got married.

She didn't plan to get married so soon. But as a boyfriend and girlfriend, she wanted him.

She, who had never had a boyfriend, wanted to give him everything. However, he was particularly proper.

Lin Qing He didn't know this young couple's matter. She listened to Third expressing his emotion: "Eldest Brother is about to get married. Second Brother is about to get engaged. Only I am alone. On such cold days, there isn't even a warm quilt. So pitiful."

"After eighteen years old, I won't stop you. Go look if you want." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

"How is it that easy? Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law are childhood sweethearts who grew up together. Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law fell in love at first sight. It is destined. I don't expect to be for childhood sweethearts like Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law. I hope to be like Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law. Love at first sight is fine." Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Except for the girls surnamed Zhong, you can fall in love at first sight with whoever you want." Lin Qing He stated.

"Except for the girls surnamed Zhong?" He Mian Mian puzzledly asked.

"Mom got a fortune telling done for me. Said I can't marry someone with the surname Zhong." Zhou Gui Lai told with a look of hopelessness.

He Mian Mian laughed. Lin Qinghe said, "Don't laugh. Other things can be discussed. Just this can't. You must remember."

"Then what if we are so love that landslide can't even separate us? And if I can't marry her, I won't marry forever?" Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Then don't marry for life. As long as you can stand the loneliness." Lin Qing He responded.

That giant bombshell, heroine absolutely can't be provoked. This matter had no room for discussion.

Zhou Gui Lai wailed: "My dearest Mom ah! Aren't you atheist? Why do you still believe this?"

Lin Qing He didn't tell him about this. She changed the topic: "Tomorrow Xiao Geng, Wu Ni, and your Auntie Mei Li will arrive. Also your eldest uncle and them. Tomorrow, go over there and wait at 8 o'clock."

"Just wait at home. Once they arrive, they'll go to the phone booth and make a call. I will stay at home tomorrow and pick them up as soon as I receive it." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

The car sound came from outside. After a while, Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni came in with the twins.

Lin Qing He jollily told, "You got to stay for dinner tonight. We're having lamb hot pot today."

"When we came over, we instructed to the nanny to not cook tonight." Wang Yuan smiled and sat down. He looked at Zhou Kai: "Why do I feel like you gotten taller again?"

"It's not taller. Just a little thinner. So he look taller," Zhou Er Ni spoke.

"I feel he got thinner this year." Lin Qing He remarked.

Zhou Kai was indeed a little thinner this year than in previous years. Still, it was considered a normal weight. If he gained weight at such a height, it was really unbearable.

"Second Sister, I have to borrow your car tomorrow. There are too many people. Our family's car isn't enough to fit." Zhou Gui Lai turned to Zhou Er Ni.

"There's also the one we drove in." He Mian Mian said.

"Still not enough. There are a lot of people coming over here." Zhou Gui Lai told.

"Two cars aren't enough? Who is coming?" Zhou Xuan asked.

"Eldest Uncle and Eldest Aunt, Elder Brother Yang and Younger Brother Wang. Elder Sister Da Ni also brought our nephew and niece. There's also Elder Brother Xia, Second Paternal Aunt, Third Aunt, and our maternal uncle and Ah Xiu." Zhou Gui Lai counted. "If they come out of the station with Xiao Geng, Elder Sister Wu Ni and Auntie Mei Li, three cars aren't enough."

"I'll drive over tomorrow and pick them up with you at that time." Zhou Er Ni smiled.

"Let Father and Mother go and stay at our place. Grandfather and Grandmother is at that side. So, it's a little closer." Wang Yuan said.

"When the time comes, we'll check with them." Zhou Er Ni grinned.

The people who came to attend the wedding arrived the next day.

Jiang Geng, Zhou Wu Ni, and Xue Mei Li's arrival time didn't collide with Zhou Family's. Like this, the first group came over.

Zhou Kai went over to pick them up.

Jiang Heng didn't come with Zhou Wu Ni. It was the end of the year, the time for gifts and the likes. So the tea shop's business had increased. It went without saying Jiang Heng had no time to come.

Chapter 676: Btts 676

Third drove Xue Mei Li and the others to the house. Lin Qing He asked, "Why didn't Xiao Yu come?"

"That girl had a fever the day before yesterday. She got better yesterday. I sent her to her grandparents. She wanted to come, but I didn't let her." Xue Mei Li merrily explained.

Jiang Geng, who was next to him, immediately introduced her: "Mom, this is Eldest Brother."

Zhou Kai smiled at Xue Mei Li and called Auntie Xue.

This was the first time Xue Mei Li saw Zhou Kai. She was really envious and remarked, "Your mom is so capable. She has trained you all to become talents."

"Then Xiao Geng is also a talent." Lin Qing He jollily responded.

"My godmother admires me. My mom either beats me or beats me." Jiang Geng helplessly commented.

"You deserve beating." Xue Mei Li amusedly scolded. Then she turned to Zhou Wu Ni: "Did you tell your fourth aunt the good news?"

"Good news?" Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Wu Ni.

Zhou Wu Ni felt shy and told: "The day before yesterday, I wasn't feeling well. I went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor said I was pregnant for almost a month."

It had been almost half a year since she got married in the summer. She really didn't plan to have children so soon.

She had discussed it with Jiang Heng and so plan to talk about it later. After all, she was going to teach and Jiang Heng was focused on selling tea. They were very busy. How can they have free time?

They haven't gotten pregnant for half a year. Third Sister-in-law had made a few calls for this matter. She wanted her to give birth earlier. Why do give birth later?

However, Zhou Wu Ni didn't take it seriously. But the unexpected happened. Last month, the contraception was used up. It was just one time. The next day, they went to the hospital to get it.

Still it was impartial. She became pregnant.

"This is really double happiness in the family." Lin Qing He immediately uttered in joy.

"When the child is born, I don't know how to mind it." Zhou Wu Ni expressed her slight worry.

Both of them were working people. How long can they take a vacation?

She was pregnant now. Counting the time, it will probably be born around September and October next year. She will definitely not be able to teach by that time.

"Next year if the belly is still small, you can continue to work. When the summer vacation comes, the belly will be bigger. You can take a break for one semester. When school starts the next year and the baby isn't small, you can ask your mother-in-law to help. Or leave it at your grandparent's side." Xue Mei Li suggested.

"Our grandparents are that old." Zhou Wu Ni hesitated.

"They're not too old. Just buy a stroller. They can push it out often. It's not too hard. If they're tired, they can take it to my side. I'll help mind it for you." Xue Mei Li assured.

Zhou Wu Ni got a mother-in-law above her. Not only did she live a bit far away from their home, there were still many people at that home. It was far better at their house.

"Thank you, Second Aunt." Zhou Wu Ni smiled.

Xue Mei Li jollily grinned: "I got not much to do at home, Xiao Geng came here to study. Xiao Yu also has to go to school. It's a good idea that you birth one for me to pass the time."

"Minding a child isn't easy. Since you are willing to help them two young people, they will remember this kindness." Lin Qing He remarked.

Xue Mei Li smiled: "What is there to remember? They are all children of Jiang Family. I am also become Second Grandmother."

Still, this favor must be remembered.

Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law and the group arrived in the afternoon. Seeing that they hadn’t called at two o’clock, Lin Qing He estimated that it should about time. There were only those few train. There were numbers. She simply sent Third and the boys over. In total, three cars.

After waiting for almost half an hour, they waited for their arrival.

They came in great force and everyone was brought to the courtyard dwelling. The whole courtyard dwelling suddenly became lively.

After Lin Qing He saw the group, she immediately called the village chief's house and asked the village chief to inform Zhou Da Ni's man that they were all here and also call Third Brother to let him know.

Only then, she began to entertain these guests from afar.

There were a lot of people. Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law had been invited by Wang Yuan to live at their side. The rooms had been cleaned up a long time ago.

The kindness of the son-in-law was really difficult refuse. Eldest Sister-in-law couple planned to go there.

The rest will stay at this home.

"Fourth Aunt, is this the capital's courtyard dwelling that's written in our book?" Zhou Wang, the youngest son of Eldest Sister-in-law, came here for the first time. He was really shocked to see this large courtyard.

This yard was too big. It took a lot of time to see it all!

"This is a courtyard dwelling. You can walk around by yourself." Lin Qing He smiled.

"I'm afraid I will get lost." Zhou Wang told the truth.

Lin Qing He laughed: "Won't get lost. The route isn't complicated."

"Such a big yard, I'm worried about getting lost just by looking at it." Third Brother Lin jollily added.

He originally thought that his home in the county city wasn't small. Now he saw his elder sister’s courtyard, he knew what a big courtyard was. It was really magnificent.

Lin Xiu got up and said, "Let's go. I'll take you around, Dad. I'm familiar with it."

"Go." Lin Qing He ushered.

It wasn't just Third Brother Lin. Zhou Wang, Eldest Sister-in-law, ad others all followed suit for a stroll. They haven't seen it when they moved in this year.

"If this big yard is placed in our county city, it will cost a lot of money. What's more, this is in a major city. It should costs one hundred thousand up, right?" Eldest Sister-in-law couldn't help but exclaimed while observing.

Third Brother Lin just smiled and didn't say anything. However, he didn't think that this big courtyard could be bought for 100,000 yuan. Take his house. Currently, without twelve to thirteen thousand, it may not be possible to buy it.

Not to mention such a big property in the capital.

After strolling around, they went back to the house. It was really cold outside.

Lin Qing He told them all to take a bath to freshen up.

She also prepared the layer clothes and the likes for each of them. They just need to change the inner wears. Don't need to change anything else in the cold weather.

The giant procession all went to the bathhouse to take a shower.

Third Brother Lin stayed at home to wash. In fact, he just wanted to talk to his elder sister. Lin Qing He smiled and chatted, "I heard Third Sister-in-law say that you bought a truck this year?"

Third Brother Lin grinned and nodded: "I was thinking since I have some savings and that location of the shop is good. It just happened to be re-transferred, so I bought it."

Then he opened two shops. To supply goods from the two shops, he had to change the vehicle.

So he spent money to learn to drive. After getting his license, he bought a truck from the provincial city and returned.

So it was a shop and a truck. Like this, the savings at home have shrunk. The two shops was great at making money.

Entering December, it was the off-season. The business was relatively average. There weren't so many things to sell. While in the summer peak season, all kinds of fruits and vegetables were on the market. That was truly a bountiful harvest season.

Chapter 677: Btts 677

At its peak, Third Brother Lin's two shops can make an income of 4,000 upwards.

In an era where 200 yuan salary was rare, what did 4,000 a month meant?

But if one look at Third Brother Lin, they can never tell that this was a rich guy.

He dressed very ordinarily and looked so tanned and thin. This impression was of a poorly-off countryman.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Since the money at home is there, it's a good idea to buy a good house or shop. Now you got a truck, you can hire someone to help."

Third Brother Lin nodded: "If there's a suitable one, I will buy it."

There was nothing wrong with what his elder sister said.

Lin Qing He grabbed clothes for him and told him to take a bath. She turned to Zhou Qing Bai, "My brother will definitely develop well in the future."

Zhou Qing Bai smilingly said, "He's willing to listen to you."

His wife really doted this younger brother. He was also willing to listen his elder sister's advice and follow it. Even when he didn't come to the major city, his life won't be worse off in the county city in the future.

Zhou Kai's wedding was held the next day.

Everyone gathered here in the courtyard dwelling, even Xu Sheng Qiang. The dumpling shop was temporarily closed for a day and he came here to have a wedding drink with them.

The scene was buzzing. The wedding banquet went on the from the morning to the afternoon. Only then, Eldest and Weng Mei Jia's marriage was finally settled.

After helping to clean things up and sending others home, Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia let out a breath of relief.

However, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai knew how to host. They treated the guests to the hot springs.

Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia were the only ones left at home. Weng Mei Jia was taken back to the room by Zhou Kai. He had been holding back for many years. Now he truly married his wife home, would he still act reserve?

Weng Mei Jia's face was flushed. Still, she held some expectation.

Let's not talk about the young couple who went back to the room. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai was treating the guests to a soak in the hot springs. Afterward, they found a restaurant outside to have dinner together before returning.

After returning home and hearing from Auntie Zhao and Ah Die that they retire for the day, they didn't disturb them and watched TV in the living room.

Third Brother Lin wanted to go back tomorrow.

"So soon?" Zhou Gui Lai uttered: "Maternal Uncle, it's a rare trip here. What's more, it's the end of the year. I don't dare to keep you for the New Year, but you should stay a few more days. I haven't taken you out for an explore."

He arrived yesterday afternoon. Today was the wedding. He hadn't been taken out and around yet.

"Tomorrow, stay one more day. You can go back the day after tomorrow. While Eldest Sister-in-law and the others will stay for the New Year. Ah Xiu stay too. Then go back with my eldest sister-in-law and them." Lin Qing He said.

Third Brother Lin had no objection.

Third Sister-in-law planned to go home with Third Brother Lin because on Zhou Wu Ni would be going back to Hai City to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

The mother and daughter went into the room and chatted. She was mainly concerned about Zhou Wu Ni’s life at her husband’s house.

Zhou Wu Ni reassured her. Although her mother-in-law couldn't help her much, she did not come to make trouble. Life with Jiang Heng was very good.

On the second day Zhou Gui Lai drove his uncle and the others around the capital. On the third day, Third Brother Lin, Second Sister, and Third Sister-in-law caught the ride back together.

Lin Qing He prepared a lot of good things to take back. All from the dry goods shop. Told them to take it back to replenish their body. A share for each family.

The rest stayed. They planned to spend the new year here before going back.

Naturally, this year's Chinese New Year was especially vibrant.

There was one more thing worth mentioning. Lin Qing He pulled Weng Mei Jia aside in private to tell her to not let Eldest always have his way.

Really! How many days since they married now? Mei Jia's eyebrows and eyes displayed signs of tiredness. One look and one can tell she lacked sleep.

This made Weng Mei Jia embarrassed.

She was also helpless. Her man had been engaged to her for three years and hadn't touched her. This year, they got married. He really didn't hold back.

Although she also enjoyed the benefit...

On the third day of marriage, it was time for return to bride's home.

Mother Weng looked at the young couple. There was no words the joy in her heart. Beaming, she pulled her daughter into the room to talk privately.

It was to push them to give birth to a baby earlier. After all, they have been dating for so many years. Got to take advantage of their young age. Give birth early, be finish early.

Weng Mei Jia blushed when thinking of Zhou Kai's fighting prowess and hard work every day for the past few days.

Seeing this expression, how could Mother Weng not understand. They were all experienced. She overjoyed and didn't continue anymore.

Eldest's marriage affairs were completed. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought gifts and knocked on the door of He Family's house.

They came to discuss the matter between Second and He Mian Mian. It was about time to get engaged. As for the marriage, they can take it slowing.

It went without saying He Family had been waiting a long time ago. Now the two families came together, they were delighted.

So, they picked an auspicious day. They didn’t mind about the particulars. The marriage will be set this year.

Like this, Zhou Xuan legitimately became the prospective son-in-law of He family. Being engaged and not being engaged were completely different in nature.

Now that they were engaged, the relationship between the two families had deepened.

The engagement banquet wasn't arranged at home. Instead, it was held at a restaurant outside. He Family invited some relatives and friends to come over to attend. Zhou Family also attended.

He Mian Mian had mentioned about Zhou Kai, the newly married eldest brother, to her family.

Mother He had complimented to Father He privately. This was really a young talent. He will definitely do well in the future.

Father He, who met Zhou Kai at the engagement banquet, didn't refute this. In his heart he felt that this marriage was great.

Originally, his daughter had fancy Zhou Xuan. So Father He eyed on Zhou Xuan's ability. He didn't really put much hope for Zhou Family's side.

Probably because he didn't hold any hope before, the impression during this meeting had doubled. Truly felt they were wonderful.

He had been to their house. It was better than his family’s. Maybe their family aren't worth less than his family’s. Their son was capable and motivated. In the future, Zhou Family will hold a position in the capital.

After the engagement, both families were in delight. However. Zhou Xuan was a bit distressed.

Because his little delicate wife got worse after the engagement. And because he couldn't hold back one time, ... they completed the bridal chamber ritual in advance.

Due to this, Zhou Xuan was very upset. While, He Mian Mian was extremely happy.

This lady was a completely different type from Weng Mei Jia. She was eager to put her affection into action. Now she and Zhou Xuan were engaged couples, there was nothing wrong with having bridal chamber matters in advance.

This was a new era. Not the time in the past.

Of course, others didn't know about these two's matter. If they found out, Mother He and Lin Qing He will give them a round of lecture to both He Mian Mian and Zhou Xuan.

Zhou Xuan was Zhou Xuan. Now they just have an engagement. Since she was already his, he can't express nothing.

Chapter 678: Btts 678

Without anyone knowing, Zhou Xuan took the family household registration book. He got He Mian Mian to take her family's. Then the two quietly obtained the marriage certificate.

When He Mian Mian got the marriage certificate, she declared, "I don't care. I will keep the marriage certificate!"

"En." Zhou Xuan steadily drove the car. However, there was joy in his eyes.

After getting the marriage certificate, the two were legally recognized couples. Although the wedding hasn't been officially held, the engagement banquet had been held. It was accepted by relatives and friends.

Even so, Mother He couldn't help but criticize her daughter once: "I notice you are clinging to Zhou Xuan lately?"

"He is my fiancé. What's wrong with me sticking to him?" He Mian Mian said.

When in fact, the young couple had just started eating meat. There must be oil mixed in the honey.

"Although you are engaged, you should still pay attention. What does it look like? Staying away from home all the time?" Mother He lectured her.

"I'm already this big. Mom, don't talk about me." He Mian Mian said.

"I'm too lazy to talk about you. Still, you should pay attention to what you should pay attention to. You aren't allowed to learn from your friends, understand? No one of them is decent. If it were at our time back then..."

"I know. In your time, will definitely get educated." He Mian Mian finished her mom's words.

What kind of society was it now? She hadn't gone out to behave badly. What was wrong with doing it with her fiancé? What kind of personality did her fiance have? Although he looked handsome, he was a very conservative and serious.

He gave He Mian Mian a great sense of security. She knew that as long as she didn't do anything that would hurt Zhou Xuan in this life, he would seriously treat her well and make her happy for a lifetime.

For example, this time. He was made to have bridal chamber events in advance by her. And the very next day, he stealthily took her to get the certificate.

What's with this. Just thinking about it, He Mian Mian felt he was cute. He especially attracted her like.

Sure enough, the man she fancied at first glance was different.

Mother He didn't know that her daughter was so bold. Still, what should be reminded must be reminded. What else could she say?

In the blink of an eye, it was Chinese New Year's Eve.

Zhou Xuan had been visiting relatives and friends with Father He in the past few days as well as receiving guests at He Family’s house. But on Chinese New Year's Eve, he planned to spend it at Zhou Family's side.

As his fiancée, He Mian Mian naturally followed him.

This year’s Chinese New Year’s Eve was very boisterous. Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang had all been brought to the courtyard dwelling. Everyone came here to have a Chinese New Year’s Eve dinner.

Two big tables were set up before everyone could sit down.

The Spring Festival Gala was broadcast on the TV. The piping hot, hearty Chinese New Year’s Eve dinner was placed on the dinner table.

The children drank beverage. The women drank red wine. And the men drink Wuliangye.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had gave a lot of red envelopes. Father Zhou, Mother Zhou and old Wang were also surrounded by a group of children asking for red envelopes.

The Chinese New Year's Eve in 1988 was indeed very lively.

It was the evening of the Chinese New Year's Eve. Zhou Qing Bai went out to the bathroom late at night. When got back, he blurted the word 'outrageous' to Lin Qing He.

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He had just checked all this year's account books and was about to put it away to pass the new year. Hearing him say this, she could not help but ask.

"Second sneaked back from his wife's room." Zhou Qing Bai told.

Lin Qing He looked at the time. It was almost twelve o'clock. This year, there were so many accounts. So the two of them had been flipping through it till now.

Because they had occupied lately, they didn't check it until tonight. And go through until late.

Unexpectedly, they discovered this?

Lin Qing He froze for a moment. Then she coughed dryly and spoke, "They are already engaged and are adults. So leave them alone."

They were already that old. To say nothing happened when they went back at this time, then she really didn't believe it.

But what can she say. After all, what might have happened had already happened. Fortunately, the two have an engagement.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't get involved either. He just expressed his disapproval for a bit. This person tidied up and went to sleep his own wife.

The next day was Chinese New Year's Day.

After dressing up, the whole family came to visit Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang's side to give New Year's greeting.

After New Year's greetings, Zhou Kai took Weng Mei Jia to the shopping mall. Even when it was the New Year, the big shopping mall was open. They looked around to see if there was anything to buy.

In addition, they went to the gold shop. There were a lot of people at the gold shop. Still, Zhou Kai squeezed in and bought two gold necklaces.

They were all given to Weng Mei Jia. Weng Mei Jia gave him an amused eye-roll: "I already have so many jewelry."

"Let it be many then. It's all for you. You keep it." Zhou Kai stated.

He hadn’t bought anything for her even after getting married. Of course, he didn’t have much money. The money was in his wife’s care. But wasn’t there Third? He had opened a wine shop in partnership with his brother-in-law and their mom. During the New Year period, he made a fortune.

So he blackmailed Third and happened to be able to buy two gold necklaces for his wife.

Weng Mei Jia smilingly put it away. The two wandered around before going home.

When they got home, they saw Second, He Mian Mian, Hu Zi, and Chen Shan Shan watching TV and drinking tea.

"You're back." Hu Zi laughed.

Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia both took off their scarves and hung it up. Zhou Kai jollily said, "Hu Zi wish you a prosperous New Year."

Hu Zi merrily thanked him. As for those who prosperous or not, let's not talk about it. Being healthy and safe was enough. Of course, he makes money. There was no doubt about this.

The three young couples all sat down to drink tea and talk. Soon others came back.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came back with little Mi Mi. The little girl began to pull out the red envelopes as soon as she came back.

"Wow, Mi Mi is getting rich." He Mian Mian smilingly remarked.

"It's all big red envelopes." Little Mi Mi smiled sweetly at her. She remembered. She got call her Second Sister-in-law and had gave her a big red envelope.

This year, she really received a lot of red envelopes. This little girl did not refuse to whatever came her way. She would accept it if they gave it to her and wouldn't ask for one when not given.

It was because Lin Qing He had told her to tell her who gave the red envelope t. She can't not say.

Because it was necessary to give a return gift. Can't only accept but not give.

Little Mi Mi stored away the red envelopes. Then took them all back to her parents’ room, where her little cabinet was. It contained all her stuff. Her red envelopes was in it. A lot of them were accumulated.

"So cute. It makes me want to birth one." He Mian Mian remarked as she watched little Mi Mi adorably trotted away.

At this sentence, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai looked at each other. Um, it was definite. These two must have completed the bridal chamber matter in advance.

As for Zhou Xuan, he rubbed his nose when seeing his parents' reaction. The movement carried a little embarrassment.

As expected, his dad returned to the room and told his mom last night!

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7 comments:

1. Reader thats passing by...27 February 2022 at 00:36

Ahahaha Busted!

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2. Unknown27 February 2022 at 02:02

He got busted real quick.

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3. illumi27 February 2022 at 02:14

Thanks for the update

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4. Anonymous27 February 2022 at 02:24

He ain't that slick

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5. Edie27 February 2022 at 07:23

I do adore the brothers

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6. Kyra27 February 2022 at 08:27

This is so wholesome. Pity there isn't much left of the series, even if it's just epilogue stuff left.

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7. 冬の雪_27 February 2022 at 09:36

AHHHHH AH AH ANHHHHHHH AHHAHAHAHHAHA AHHHHHHHHH

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Chapter 679: Btts 679

Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law and the group returned on the fifth day of the New Year. The rest followed.

Lin Qing He prepared a lot of gifts for them to take home. As the son-in-law, Wang Yuan had prepared a lot of gifts. Weng Guo Dong's side too.

With full hands, they returned.

After they embarked on the return journey, Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia obviously became unavailable. After the seventh, they had to go back to the camp.

Zhou Kai had to go back to training, while Weng Mei Jia was going to work.

Because it was a hospital, she didn't get much vacations throughout the year. Especially since she was the head nurse there.

This time, it was annual leave and marriage leave. That was why they could take this long.

Lin Qing He didn't prepare anything special. Just prepared many honey products for Weng Mei Jia.

Lemon honey, grapefruit honey, and passion fruit honey and the likes. It was all taken over.

And during the New Year, Lin Qing He had told Weng Mei Jia to supplement folic acid every day. She told her a lot of pregnancy preparations. Don’t know if she was already pregnant or not. After all, the time was too short. Still, the two's healthy had no problem. There was a big probability that there will be a baby will be conceived this month.

This folic acid should also be supplemented.

Since there folic acid tablets were unavailable, then eat more fruits. Weng Mei Jia ate apples every day.

Originally, the house was extremely boisterous. But now they left one after another, the entire courtyard became silent.

Zhou Xuan and He Mian went to his prospective father-in-law's house on the second day of the new year. He hadn't come back since then. What's more, his side was getting busy. They let him be and told him to take care of himself.

Zhou Qing Bai always said, "Fortunately, we gave birth to a daughter."

None of these sons can be trusted. They all flew outside once they grew up.

Lin Qing He just let out a 'Haha'. Internally, she commented, your daughter is still small. See if she will fly outside when she grows up.

Lin Qing He planned to open her studio this year and recruit a college student from the college to do the translation work during this year's graduation.

At the same time, after the bank opened again, she went over to repay a large amount of the debt. This was the debt they owed after they bought the land in the suburbs. Looking at the monthly income of the family now, they should be able to clear it up this year.

At this time, a news spread int he capital. Commercial housing's sale was beginning.

As early as 1986, there were already commercial housing for sale. But this year, it was directed to the public.

Commercial housing had been launched in the two areas. But the price wasn't very cheap. Chaoyang District cost 2,500 per square, while Haidian District cost 2,000.

If compared with the extremely expensive housing prices of later generations, the current price of commercial house was naturally not high. But with the current salary level, the price was undoubtedly expensive.

One square was more than two thousand. One hundred square was more than 200,000. Even if it was a little smaller one- seventy to eighty square, it was more than one hundred thousand.

Although it was the end of the eighties, it wasn't easy to take out hundreds of thousands at once.

However, it was clear that the most indispensable in this world was the rich. After the commercial housing was launched, the first batch of them were snatched off the market.

Gang Zi ran over to take a look. When he came back, he told about flourishing scene.

"I've heard that one group can't buy anything after queuing all night?" Third said.

"En. It's so expensive to buy and so popular." Gang Zi nodded.

It was indeed too expensive. Currently his saving wasn't small. Still, it was not enough to buy even the smallest one.

Lin Qing He naturally heard about it and saw it in the newspapers. She spoke, "Don't worry about it at the moment. You can earn your money first. There will be more in the future."

Commercial housing in this era was naturally scarce. In the first year, the price was undoubtedly high. It will be more cost-effective to buy in the next few years. There was no need to worry too much.

The capital have it. On the other side in Hai City also launched a commercial building this year. When she called Xue Mei Li for a chat, they talked about this.

"Tell to Wu Ni to live in the house. Don't worry about these for now. Buy it later." Lin Qing He said.

"It's useless to be anxious now. It's so expensive. The cheapest one is one hundred thousand and up." Xue Mei Li commented.

"Then did you buy a set for Xiao Geng?" Lin Qing He merrily asked.

"How can we afford it? It's too expensive. I'll see later. See if it will lower." Xue Mei Li said.

The advance supply of commercial housing this year undoubtedly allowed those real estate developers to see huge business opportunities. It was precisely because of this that real estate had only really started to emerge after the 1990s.

It will flourish in the future. At the same time, there will be many more choices. It won't be snatched off the market like this.

However, this commercial building got Gang Zi pumped.

He had heard about it from his little maternal aunt talk about it before. Now seeing so many people buy it this year, it was definitely memorable.

Especially when his saving wasn't that much now. He must work hard to be able to afford it.

Therefore, he hadn't had the heart to date this year. New Year only just passed. It was the off-peak season for selling clothes. So he stopped selling clothes and moved directly to his maternal grandparents'.

There was still a room at their side. He would live there and get up early every morning to make buns with his maternal aunt and maternal uncle.

After dawn, he would go out to sell the buns. The sales volume was extremely large. If he didn't come over to help make the buns, there won't be not enough goods for him to take.

Zhou Xiao Mei's figure had flourish this year. Mainly because happy heart plumped the body.

Now the bun shop's business was stable and there was a huge income every month. She can also get some dividends at the tea shop. Su Cheng, Su Xun, Su Ya, and Su Tian have good academic results. They were all promising.

The couple had a good relationship. So, she was particularly prone to gain weight.

When Zhou Xiao Mei came over, she talked about Gang Zi putting so much effort. Mother Zhou made her come over and ask if he got a match. Was such motivation because he want to let his match live a good life?

Lin Qing He amusedly responded, "Last year, he did muttered a little bit. I was thinking about finding one for him. This year, he himself told me to not find one yet. He isn't in a hurry."

"Then what's going on? To go all out like this?" Zhou Xiao Mei wondered.

"Buy a house." Lin Qing He explained: "Commercial house. It's the one that always appear in the newspaper this year."

"Tsk, that's so expensive!" Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't help but sighed. It cost more than two thousand yuan for a square. With a high salary, one can buy a square after a year without eating or drinking.

Her family’s Da Lin had read it the newspaper. Her family’s income wasn't low. Still, even with the saving, they can’t afford the smallest unit. They were short the half the price.

Lin Qing He remarked: "It is a good thing that he has this ambition. He is still young now. It's fine to be a bit tired."

Chapter 680: Btts 680

Zhou Xiao Mei uttered: "Is this commercial house that good?"

Lin Qing He grinned and responded, "It's definitely not bad. If you and Brother-in-law can buy a set, it will be equivalent to cultivating a doctoral student."

Later generations of doctoral students may not be able to afford a commercial house in the capital.

Zhou Xiao Mei was surprised. She stared at her fourth sister-in-law and said: "Fourth Sister-in-law thinks I should buy?"

"Your place isn't small. When the children grow up and get married, you are willing to share with your daughters-in-law, but your daughter-in-laws may not be willing to live with you." Lin Qing He smilingly pointed out.

That was why she and Zhou Qing Bai gave her son and daughter-in-law a 100,000 yuan for moving home fee. If they want to go out to live by themselves, they can go out and live there by themselves. If they want to come home and live, then come home and live. It was up to them.

"Not willing to live with us. Well, we aren't willing to live with the daughter-in-laws. If they are okay, it's fine. If we encountered someone petty, then I will vomit to death." Zhou Xiao Mei commented.

"Then get Cheng Cheng and Xun Xun open their eyes and look clearly in the future." Lin Qing He smiled: "Still, you can prepare two commercial houses for them. If you have the conditions, you can prepare for Tian Tian and Ya Ya too."

Zhou Xiao Mei almost vomited blood: "We may not be able to afford one, let alone four."

"How is business this year?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Da Lin has started to set up a stall again. It's pretty good when including the store business. However, the expenses are high. It's really not easy to raise the four of them." Zhou Xiao Mei sighed.

Fortunately, they followed her fourth sister-in-law to open a shop here in the capital. If it were changed to back then when they relied her Da Lin's monthly salary in the county city, forget about raising four students. Each and every one of them would have to go out to society in advance to find something to do.

The burden was really too great.

In 1986, nine-year compulsory education was implemented. Only some tuition fees were charged. It didn’t cost much for the two daughters at the later stage. As for the two sons at the front, there was no words to describe it.

In addition, there was other expenses on normal days. It wasn't a lie to say that they can afford a house.

"Cheng Cheng will graduate in two years. He will be out to work when that time comes. He don't need you to shoulder it anymore. Anyway, does Cheng Cheng plan to do anything? Or will he go with what the school assign?" Lin Qing He said.

College students were still rare at this time. But it wasn’t like in the early '80s, where they were like pandas.

There were still allocations. However, some have their own plans and give the opportunity to others.

"I don't know what he wants to do. Didn't reach that point. I'll ask him next time he come back." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

"If he wants to, he can go to Hai City to develop. The tea shop on that side is left to Jiang Heng to manage. He can go to help. The salary will definitely not be lower than when he goes to work. As for social benefits, there is none now. We will take care of it in the future." Lin Qing He suggested.

"Let me ask. If he is willing, then it's not a bad idea to let him go." Zhou Xiao Mei said.

She didn't think there was a problem with her college student son selling tea after graduation. Look at San Wa's wine shop. They were all college students too!

Because the business was good, everyone's salary can reach two hundred and up. Absolutely high-paying level.

That was because Su Cheng majored in marketing. That's why, Lin Qing He would offer. If he majored in other majors, Lin Qing He wouldn't have been bothered to ask.

It was April in a blink of an eye. The weather was getting warmer and warmer.

Lin Qing He received a call from Weng Mei Jia this day. When she heard the voice of her eldest daughter-in-law, Weng Mei Jia, Lin Qing He's heartbeat went a little faster.

Was she going to be a grandmother?

Sure enough, Weng Mei Jia didn't disappoint her. She announced the good news on the phone.

She became pregnant during the month of marriage. From then until this month, it was just over a month.

"It's been a little over a month and only calling now to tell." Lin Qing He grumbled.

"Sorry Mom. I just forgot." Weng Mei Jia smiled.

She really forgot after getting busy. Only when she remembered she hadn't called back, did she came over to call.

"Take care of yourself. Don't exhaust yourself. I'll tell your Mom's side. Once you're in your third trimester of pregnancy, I will go to see you with your mom." Lin Qing He told.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law talked for a long time before they hung up.

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Qing Bai, who was sitting at the side, sat up slightly and stated, "Pregnant?"

"En. You're going to be a grandfather too." Lin Qing He laughed. Naturally, she was delighted.

Zhou Qing Bai also had a joy in his eyes: "He is still considered capable."

Lin Qing He gave him an amused eye-roll. Then she drove over to Mother Weng's. Mother Weng was also overjoyed when she heard that and said: "I was saying the young couple have such a good relationship. They must be pregnant. Here I was still wondering. It turned out to be busy and forgot to tell."

"I told Mei Jia that when she is in her later stage of pregnancy, we'll find some time to go over?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Okay. We'll go there then." Mother Weng nodded.

Weng Mei Jia is pregnant. As the family's eldest daughter-in-law, she was also regarded as the eldest daughter-in-law of old Zhou family. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were over the moon.

Old Wang spoke, "I wonder when Third will be free this year? I want to go over there and check it out."

"When the time come, Elder Sister Weng and I are planning to go there too. When that time comes later, will you come with us, Uncle Wang?" Lin Qing He smiled.

Although old Wang's health wasn't very good, it was only in the winter. The summer was fine.

Father Zhou voiced his desire to go over and have a look. So the number increased. As for Mother Zhou, the journey to the capital back then still casted a shadow in Mother Zhou's heart. She was particularly afraid of riding the train.

Otherwise, she would have to go back to her hometown once a year to talk to her surviving old friends about the scenery of the capital.

Due to Lin Qing He's instruction, Weng Mei Jia called back every week. She was too busy to call back often a while ago. Now the load gotten lighter, there was more free time.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law weren't afraid of having nothing to talk. Every time they chatted on the phone, they would talk for seven or eight minutes.

After knowing that the conditions there weren't very good, but weren't too behind, Lin Qing He was more relieved.

Zhou Kai had left for a mission. It was already a month before he came back. He didn't know that his wife was pregnant when he left for the mission. Only when he came back, did he find out.

He called back home to talk to his mom. His voice couldn't hide his joy.

"Stinky boy, remember to take good care of Mei Jia. When you're not at home, Mei Jia took care of your son alone. It's not easy!" Lin Qing He warned.

"I know I know. Tomorrow I will go to the city to buy two boxes of apples and pears." Zhou Kai grinned.

"Milk powder and malted milk extract have to be bought too," Lin Qing He added.

"I know. I'll buy everything." Zhou Kai agreed. He was obviously submerged in joy.

Chapter 681: Btts 681

Weng Mei Jia's pregnancy really caused a sensation in Zhou Family.

When He Mian Mian called back, Lin Qing He reported the good news to her. After He Mian Mian hung up, she looked for Zhou Xuan.

She enviously announced that Eldest Sister-in-law was pregnant.

"En." Zhou Xuan nodded calmly.

His eldest brother was twenty-four this year. What's more, he and his eldest sister-in-law were married. It was normal to have a child.

He Mian Mian declared, "It would be great if we have one too."

When she said this, her eyes swept toward Zhou Xuan. Zhou Xuan became a little helpless: "It's not suitable for us to have a child right now."

He Mian Mian said: "Why not suitable? We have obtained the marriage certificate. Now we are the most legal couples. Even if there isn't any wedding banquet, it can actually be saved."

"I'm going on business trip this year. This trip will be very busy. I'm afraid that I won't have time to take care of you. Wait until my foundation is stable, then we can have it." Zhou Xuan coaxed.

Going out on business trip. When one arrive, those people there will form alliances. It won't be easy even when he was from the capital. That strong dragon can’t beat the local snake phrase wasn't a joke. After all, people’s base camp was there.

Naturally, he had go and spend effort and brain. Of course, people wouldn't overly make it difficult for him.

Still, it won't be easy. How can they have a child at this time?

He Mian Mian sighed and commented, "Seeing Mi Mi, I'm greedy for one. Now Eldest Sister-in-law is pregnant, while we can't have one."

"I thought you didn't want to be birth one so early." Zhou Xuan looked at her and said.

His wife couldn't be any more fashionable. What's more, she was also very self-conscious. She was a typical young heiress. Very playful. He felt her personality haven't settled yet.

Unexpectedly, she want to have a baby.

"That's because of you." He Mian Mian stated.

She loved her husband. She actually never thought that she would like a man this much. Because she loved him so much. What's more, she found his little sister cute. She had looked at him again and then looked at herself again. The baby birth by them definitely won't look bad.

So, she came up with this idea of giving birth to a fair jade, cute little dumpling?

Zhou Xuan was moved by her words. Because it was him, she wanted to give birth to one for him.

Because of feeling touched, He Mian Mian's legs trembled a little when she got home.

Back to Zhou Family's side. Lin Qing He had begun to prepare the clothes for the baby. But there was basically not much to prepare.

Because there were the baby clothes left by little Mi Mi. As for the diapers, they were all thrown away. It needed to be cut out again.

There were a thick piles of it. No shortage of clothes either. They were all made of good materials. They didn't need to buy new ones. These were enough to wear until about one year old.

Babies shouldn't be too constrained with the talk about boy and girl clothes. They don't understand anything. What Lin Qing He used to buy was all neutral. The ones that Zhou Qing Bai bought were colorful. This straight male aesthetic was simply terrifying.

Lin Qing He prepared a bunch of things, all of which were washed and dried.

Mother Weng knew what she was doing. When she talked to Weng Mei Jia on the phone, she merrily said, "You are blessed in the future to have such a mother-in-law."

Weng Mei Jia smilingly responded, "I'm blessed. At maternal home, I have mom's doting. Over at in-law's home, I have my mother-in-law's doting."

Mother Weng laughed. She reminded her some things that pregnant women should pay attention to.

It wasn't too busy at this time. So Lin Qing He asked Third to go to the camp first. Anyway it wasn't too far. It took two to three days train ride. He can check on them on her behalf.

Third didn't have any objection. Carrying a bunch of things his mom had prepared, he took the train over.

On this train, there was an incident of thief stealing. Third personally witnessed a girl give a clean cut over the shoulder and subdued the thief. What's more, she pulled out a pair of handcuff out of nowhere and cuffed the guy.

"I have known that you have a gang to commit crimes. This time I am here specifically to ambush you. Still, dare to steal property under my nose?" the beautiful girl snorted coldly.

This aroused everyone around to applaud.

Zhou Gui Lai turned to look at her. Just this look had almost fascinated him. This girl was so beautiful.

The girl also stared back at him. Just now everyone avoided that person as he ran around on the train. She almost lost him when he took advantage of the current stage of getting off the train. However, he stumbled over an outreach leg.

This young man was not only warm-hearted, but also very handsome.

"Thank you." The girl had a great impression of him in her heart for a while and directed at Zhou Gui Lai.

Zhou Gui Lai said: "It's just a matter of lending out a feet."

Normally people would say a matter of lending out a hand. While, he used feet. The girl couldn't help but laughed out. At this time, her two companions came over and immediately escorted the man out of the carriage.

The girl followed them. Zhou Gui Lai internally cried out that he hadn't had time to ask her name. It was a pity that she was leaving like that.

Unexpectedly, the girl didn't to go so fast. She just went down to say a few words. Then she got in the carriage again.

"What's your name? Can I get to know you? Just seeing your skills, you seems to be very good." Zhou Gui Lai smilingly said.

"My name is Zhong Qing. I graduated from the police academy. I'm not that good. There is a guy called Han Xu Jie on our team. His skill is better. However, my temper is a stinky one." Zhong Qing said with a curled lips.

"Han Xu Jie?" Zhou Gui Lai was shocked: "My elder brother has a friend called Han Xu Jie, who is also in the police academy."

Zhong Qing obviously didn't expect this, so she asked him. Zhou Gui Lai tried to recall. After all, they haven't seen each other for a good few years. Still, the general appearance can be described.

Handsome and tall. This was general. Of course, the most specific one was that Han Xu Jie got a mole on his neck.

He also talked about the location of Han Xu Jie's hometown. It matched.

"So you really know Captain Han." Zhong Qing grinned.

Zhou Gui Lai nodded and started chatting with her. She was on duty on this ride and talked all the way. She was also responsible for the safety of other carriages and would go on patrols.

Zhou Gui Lai gave her some apples and bananas. Zhong Qing didn't refuse.

When she got off the train, Zhou Gui Lai gave her the home phone number. Mainly for her to pass it to Han Xu Jie.

"I'll pass it to Captain Han. Don't worry." Zhong Qing stated.

"Really a hearty and lovely girl. But why does she happened to be surnamed Zhong?" Zhou Gui Lai helplessly lamented after getting off the train.

He didn't struggle too much. He took a bus and headed to the county city. Then he had to take another bus from the county city to the camp.

So much transfer. The distance was really not close.

Chapter 682: Btts 682

Lin Qing He didn't know that her son actually encountered the fated one and he had left a phone number. If she knew, she would definitely vomit blood.

Third made his way over there and called the home. Saying that his eldest brother wasn't going to mission now. Apart from training every day, he had some time to accompany his eldest sister-in-law. His eldest sister-in-law was glowing.

Lin Qing He felt relieved after hearing this. She told him to come back because the tea in the south needed to be checked. It was particularly busy.

Third stayed there for two days before going home. He had wondered if he could meet the girl called Zhong Qing. She was very talkative and also had a gentle temper.

He thought she was a bold and unrestrained girl when he first met. But later, he really felt that she was a very gentle girl.

Third didn't tell his mom about this when he returned to the capital. After all, his mom had said that he wasn't allowed to marry a girl surnamed Zhong. His mom's got a dictator personality, so he didn't dare to go against her.

Besides, he only just met that girl. He wouldn't challenge his mom for her.

The tea business was very good. The wine shop's business was also stable. There were people watching the wine shop. Third didn't need to go there. So Lin Qing He sent him to the south.

She got Ma Cheng Min to go with him. To now, Ma Cheng Min still lived in that apartment building. He was a little moved when the commercial house was released this year.

It was just too expensive. They couldn't afford it. Lin Qing He had told him if they were short money, she can lend some to him.

Since Ma Cheng Min worked under her hand, his attitude had always been serious and proper. What's more, he was very hands on with his work. Lin Qing He was naturally willing to take care of the old employees.

After all, with the development of today's society, the conditions of the apartment building did appear to be worse.

If one have the money, they would be willing to live better.

The dumpling shop opened by Auntie Ma and her daughter-in-law, Huang Xiao Liu was doing okay. It went without saying, they made a fortune.

Of course, Ma Cheng Min had always had no plans to change jobs, even when his salary was far less than that of his mom and his wife’s dumpling shop. He liked this job.

When Lin Qing He came back this day, she heard Auntie Zhao say that there was a call from her hometown. It was Third Sister-in-law Lin San who called with Third Sister-in-law's phone. But she wasn't home.

Lin Qing He made a call back Third Sister-in-law. Third Sister-in-law said: "I heard from your maternal sister-in-law tat she wanted to try introduce Lin Xiu to your side to help and find a son-in-law in the capital in the future."

Lin Qing He merrily responded, "That depends on fate."

Third Sister-in-law spoke, "Qing He, what do you think of Lin Xiu matching with Gang Zi? Gang Zi is now a native of the capital."

Lin Qing He froze. She originally wanted to match Auntie Zhao's daughter, Ah Die to Gang Zi. However, Ah Die had already found a match this year. It was just last month.

So Lin Qing He didn't mention it. After all, Gang Zi didn't have any intention in this aspect now.

"You watched Gang Zi grow up. While I kind of watched Lin Xiu grow up. She has a high degree of education and a well-behaved person. She will graduate this year. Let her go be an accountant over at your place. I'm also a mother, so how could I not understand her intention. However, Gang Zi is also a resident of the capital now." Third Sister-in-law persuaded.

Lin Qing He didn't know whether to cry or laugh. She had really never thought about her maternal niece and nephew being together. But it seem to be a good idea. She watched Gang Zi grow up. When it came overly high aim, then there was none. He was like his elder brother, Hu Zi. Also down-to-earth.

In order to be able to buy a house and settle down here, look how much effort he put in. He departed early and returned home late. He wanted to save a sum of money within three years and then buy a commercial house belonging to him so he could settle down here!

He'll have a house and a shop here. There was no need to help out then. Her farm on the outskirts will also need manpower to run it. That was a stress-free work.

So Lin Qing He felt it was pretty good.

"But Gang Zi doesn't have any intention in this yet. Third Sister-in-law, don't bring it up outside." Lin Qing He stated.

"Gang Zi isn't young anymore. Why doesn't he have a mindset to marry?" Third Sister-in-law responded.

She can think of this was because the kind of person Lin Xiu was. Rich water should be kept in one's own field. How wonderful would it be for this nephew, Gang Zi to marry her?

Lin Qing He told her about Gang Zi's current struggle to buy a house.

Third Sister-in-law paid it no heed: "Buying a house is not a matter of overnight. The house over there is so expensive. I have heard Wu Ni say that it costs more than 100,000. If he can’t afford it, he won't marry a wife forever? It’s okay to date first. They can go out to rent a house in the future. Your side is so spacious. They can go there and rent first."

Lin Qing He smiled: "It'll depend on the two of them. If there's a connection between them, we don't need to make a match at that time. If there's no feeling, we won't get involved."

Though that was said, she still got Third Sister-in-law to go over to Third Sister-in-law Lin to pass a message. Saying that it was OK. When Lin Xiu graduates, she will go over to the capital and her side will take her in.

Third Sister-in-law Lin was delighted. When Third Brother Lin came back, she told him about it and stated, "I said that Third Sister won't be offended. Ah Xiu will definitely be able to go over and help."

"You think I don't know what you were thinking about." Third Brother Lin gave her helplessly look.

Third Sister-in-law Lin responded, "Can't I? If there is someone suitable, get Third Sister introduce someone to Ah Xiu. Isn't it good?"

If eldest daughter was illiterate and insensible, then she would definitely not dare to bring it up. But eldest daughter graduated from a college. Which wasn't bad. Going over, she won't make her aunt ashamed.

As for finding a son-in-law in the capital, Third Sister-in-law Lin did have such plan.

Was there a mother who doesn't want her daughter to marry well?

Lin Qing He had told Zhou Qing Bai about this matter. Zhou Qing Bai grinned when he heard it: "Third Sister-in-law has a good eye."

There was no flaw with this niece, Lin Xiu. If his nephew could marry her, then he would definitely be blessed.

"I only told Ah Xiu to come here. When the time comes, see how it goes between her and Gang Zi. You ask Gang Zi to move back and don’t live with his maternal grandparents. Say, to avoid disturbing them. He can't disturb no matter how early he get up if he live here." Lin Qing He instructed.

Next was summer. Clothes were the best seller in summer. Gang Zi wasn't going to sell steamed buns anymore. He returned to live here after listening to his maternal uncle's words.

"Your maternal grandparent's side are eating well. How come you have become so thing after living there for a short while." Lin Qing He remarked.

"Just busy." Gang Zi smiled.

Lin Qing He spoke, "Although you are young now, you still needs to pay attention to your health. I'll get Auntie to stew a fish maw soup tonight. You drink more."

"Alright!" Gang Zi broke into a wide grin.

Chapter 683: Btts 683

Lin Xiu won't graduate until this summer. She attended a junior college. Although she wasn't as good as the undergraduates like Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni, she had a decent degree in this age.

After returning home from the provincial city during the holiday, she heard her mother talk about this matter. Told her to not accept the assigned employment after graduation. Just directly go to her aunt's in the capital.

Lin Xiu had been to the capital for a few times. It went without saying that she liked the capital city's side. Originally, she preparing for the assigned employment. Now she heard her aunt lacked people and had a place, then she didn’t need the school allocated job.

She planned to go to the capital after graduating. In the evening, she made a call over since she knew her aunt was at home.

Gang Zi happened to sit nearby and picked it up.

As soon as he heard that it was Lin Xiu, he called his maternal aunt. Lin Qing He came over to answer the phone and chatted with her maternal niece.

When she hung up the phone, Gang Zi asked, "Maternal Aunt, is Lin Xiu coming over?" He and Lin Xiu knew each other, even though they weren't very familiar with each other.

"En. When she graduates this year, she will come over here and be an specialized accountant for me." Lin Qing He told.

Gang Zi was puzzled: "Isn't there Elder Sister Er Ni and the others?"

"Accounting doesn't earn too much. And your sister Er Ni is busy. Your second brother-in-law owns a garment factory. Letting Lin Xiu come over means she can spare more time to accompany your second brother-in-law to go shopping. Last time, I heard your second brother-in-law complaining about it." Lin Qing He replied.

Gang Zi grinned. Zhou Qing Bai looked at his nephew and stated, "It's almost time to get married."

On this point, Zhou Qing Bai and Third Sister-in-law's wife's opinions were in line. Basically, aiming to not let the rich water flow to outsiders' fields. After Lin Xiu graduates, he intended to push his nephew to be capable.

Gang Zi couldn't comprehend his maternal uncle's intentions and shook his head: "I want to buy a house first!" He had a dedication to buying a house. He truly wanted to have his own little home.

Although it was comfortable to live on his maternal uncle and aunt's side, he can't live there for a lifetime. In the future, he will have to marry a wife. How can he drag his family to live in his maternal uncle's house?

There was no such reasoning.

"Buying a house is to marry a wife. If you meet a good one, you should get engaged first. Otherwise, what age will you be when you buy a house? Even if you have a house, the other party would disdain your high age." Zhou Qing Bai maintained.

When he was at his age, the first three boys were already born.

Gang Zi smiled: "Isn't it because I haven't encountered someone?"

"I'll find a good one for you. Don't casually date outside by yourself." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

Gang Zi nodded. It was absolutely no problem to leave his life-long matter to his maternal uncle and aunt. If they approve, then there was no unhappy life.

His eldest brother currently had a happy life. It would be impossible for him to say that he didn't have red eyes. It can't be helped. He wanted to buy a commercial house and the money was short by a long way.

Early the next morning, Gang Zi went out with a cart full of goods. Not only did he have fashionable and youthful clothes, but also various headbands. He bought a few buns outside to eat before starting to set up a stall.

Generally speaking, one-third of this cart's good can sell out in the early market. Then two-thirds of the were gone in the rest of the day. When he closed the stall at night, there was usually nothing left.

Since last year, the business had been really prosperous. Although he was setting up a stall right now, it was even better than opening a shop in term of business.

Lin Qing He didn't ask him whether he was making a profit now. Just by taking in his supply in and supply out every day, she knew without asking.

Being this motivated was a good thing. In the future, there was no need to set up stall even when one want to. The first one to disagree was the city management. One should take advantage of this current moment and quickly make a fortune to buy a house. That was a big profit.

Zhou Gui Lai went south with Ma Cheng Min. It took more than 20 days before they embarked on the return journey.

"When I and Uncle Cheng Min went over, we happened to encounter another group of tea merchants. They also planned to go to collect tea, but guess what, Dad?" Zhou Gui Lai laughed.

"The tea farmers didn't sell them?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "Didn't sell to them. Only to our family."

In fact, the tea farmers were honest. They weren't the kind to open door for money. They have already came into agreement with Lin Qing He. She will buy all the tea within five years. Not only that, if the annual market price increases, she will also increase it. Tea farmers will not suffer a disadvantage.

What's more, because they collected tea and sold it by themselves, there was no middle men. The price Lin Qing He gave was definitely not something other tea vendors can compare. The price they gave was only 60% of Lin Qing He's. Because the tea was really good, they were willing to increase to 70% or even 80%.

Still, how can this compare with the price given by Lin Qing He? No matter how high the price was, there was no profit. She was produce and sell on their own. As long as she was willing to let go of some profits to the tea farmers, other parties can't take away her suppliers.

Moreover, Lin Qing He knew how to socialize. This time Zhou Gui Lai and Ma Cheng Min brought gifts.

There was a pack of abalone and sea cucumber and isinglass from the dry good shop.

These were the delicacies of the mountains and seas. Very precious gifts. It was enough sincerity, right? The price was good and her gesture were realistic. The tea farmers weren't stupid. Do they still need to talk about who to cooperate with?

Zhou Gui Lai and Ma Cheng Min basically didn't encounter any setbacks on this journey. The tea farmers assured them that new tea will be delivered when the time comes. The quality can be absolutely assured. It absolutely won't go wrong.

The tea farmers themselves also want to maintain a good relationship with such a purchaser.

"My mom got methods." Zhou Gui Lai finally declared with emotion. Then he glanced at his dad with his eyes: "Dad, do you feel particularly relaxed after marrying a woman like Mom?"

Zhou Qing Bai swept his gaze to this son.

Although there was some suspicion of eating soft food, Zhou Qing Bai didn't deny it. After marrying a capable wife, he basically had only one purpose as a husband. Which was to support the front of family and let people know that there was a male master in this family.

The rest, he really didn't need to worry about. As long as he didn't drag his wife's feet, it was fine.

As for whether it hurt his self-esteem, Zhou Qing Bai expressed that he didn't care. So what if his wife was capable? He could marry such a wife and get her have children for him was also his capability.

Not only did Third said it in front of his dad, he also praised in front of his mom. He wanted to find such a wife in the future.

Lin Qing He waved her hand and said, "I'm afraid that you don't have your dad's fate. Go diligently be an old cow."

When she said this, Zhou Qing Bai, who was beside her, raised the corners of his mouth slightly. There was no need to describe the softness in the gaze toward his wife.

Lin Qing He sent a wink at him. Her own, of course, she'll find him attractive.

As the son, Third just tweeted. Really. After so many years, these two couples were still so sticky.

They were already old husband and old wife.

Chapter 684: Btts 684

The tea shop's business was doing excellent now. It was also an important source of income for the family.

Because Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni planned to open a shop by themselves, Lin Qing He won't hold them back.

So, she called Xu Sheng Qiang over on this day.

From last year to now, Lin Qing He can see that Xu Sheng Qiang had really turned a new leaf.

This was a young man in his twenties. Lin Qing He wasn't a cruel person. If he walked all the way down the road to blackness she won't care about him even if he dies in front of her. Since he changed for better now, Lin Qing He was willing to give him a chance.

"You know the dry good shops that Ai Guo and San Ni work at? They both plan to open their own shop, so there is no one to watching it. In terms of salary and treatment, it's definitely better than the dumpling shop. Have you any thoughts about this?" Lin Qing He said as she stared at him.

Xu Sheng Qiang froze a bit before responding, "The dumpling shop's side?"

"Your maternal uncle can watch it by himself. He has nothing to do. The dumpling shop is for him to pass the time." Lin Qing He stated.

The salary offered by the dumpling shop to Xu Sheng Qiang was 130. The salary wasn't low. Of course, it wasn't high either. It was like that in the dumpling shop. It was pretty good to give this salary.

The dry good shop offered him a salary of 180. The salary level rose by 50 yuan in one go. So Xu Sheng Qiang was naturally willing to do it.

"Gang Zi is preparing to buy a commercial house here. Do you have any plans in this regard?" Lin Qing He spoke.

Xu Sheng Qiang was taken aback. Then he smiled: "It's too expensive. How can I afford it."

"You can save first. I will pitch some in when the time comes. With a house here, you'll be at ease." Lin Qing He told.

Xu Sheng Qiang didn't expect her to say that. He was obviously stunned. He pursed his lips and said, "Thank you, Maternal Aunt. Will you save the salary for me from now on?"

"You'll get your salary as normal. Just go to open an account and save it there." Lin Qing He told.

Lin Qing He had gave Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni a head up. She was letting Xu Sheng Qiang come over to help. He started to familiarize himself with all the affairs of the shop.

Naturally, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni have no objection. In fact, Zhou San Ni felt quite ashamed.

After coming to the capital, her fourth uncle and fourth aunt were taking care of them. The shop needed them, but they wanted to open their own one.

Lin Qing He didn't mind. She had said from the beginning, if they wanted to go do it on their own, she would support them.

The couple planned to do this this year. After half a year, Xu Sheng Qiang will be able to take over completely. Then they can go open their own shop.

Li Ai Guo helped to watch the shop for so many years. He had his own business experience. Still, he taught Xu Sheng Qiang without any hiding anything.

Xu Sheng Qiang learned. He didn't want to open a shop on his own. But rather, he wanted to work like this under his maternal uncle and aunt. It was safe and stable. Completely different from before.

Xu Sheng Mei naturally knew about the dry good shop. She went to the dumpling shop to find her brother. Only then did she knew that her younger brother had come here.

She called out her younger brother and asked, "Why are you here?"

"Maternal Aunt asked me to come over." Xu Sheng Qiang replied.

"If I let you go to my shop, you won't. Coming here to watch the shop, you are happy to? It's not like you haven't opened one before. How much better is it to do it alone?" Xu Sheng Mei frowned.

Xu Sheng Qiang glanced at her and said, "Elder Sister, I don't want to open my own shop anymore. I'm doing well now."

In fact, he received a lot of care. Gang Zi needed to pay living expenses. Since he went to work at the dumpling shop last year, his maternal hadn't charged him living expenses.

The food that were brought to him were all set aside before the meal. It was all good dishes and meat.

It wasn't an exaggeration to say that he was nourished back to normal since he divorced and came to work for his maternal uncle.

After all, he was young. The body foundation was there.

What's more, Xu Sheng Qiang really didn't want to open a shop. However, his maternal aunt told him to save money to buy a house. He really want to.

Xu Sheng Mei frowned, "A salary of more than one hundred yuan a month is what you call doing well? Now the prices of things have risen a lot. With this salary, how will you get married and support your family in the future?"

"Elder Sister, my salary isn't low. Many people outside get paid less than me. One can live a plain life without having to spend a lot of money every day. I know you are living well now, Elder Sister. But my new brother-in-law. I should persuade you to keep an eye." Xu Sheng Qiang spoke.

He actually didn't approve the guy his elder sister found. But since his elder sister liked, what could he do.

Xu Sheng Mei got angry and said: "I came to persuade you to do it alone. Don't be tied down to the shop by that woman. Instead, you talk about me?"

"Elder Sister, what do you mean by that woman? That's Maternal Aunt!" Xu Sheng Qiang frowned, "What's more, Maternal Aunt didn't disallow me to go out and do it alone!"

In the past, Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and the others watched shops before. Later, they went out to do it alone. His third maternal cousin sister couple had watched the shop for so many years. Now they plan to go out and do it by themselves.

His maternal aunt supported them. How did it became he was tied to the shop by his maternal aunt?

And he could feel that his maternal had begun to accept him, this nephew who had abandoned the dark and turned out to the light. He had known the dry good shop a long time ago. The business was very good. It she didn't trust him, she would not call him over.

Xu Sheng Mei looked at her younger brother in disbelief and uttered, "Have you forgotten how heartless she was in the first place?"

"That was us being in the wrong first. Maternal Aunt isn't our father and mother. There is no need to spoil us." Xu Sheng Qiang said a little impatiently: "Elder Sister, live your life well. Don't think about those pointless things."

"I called Mother a while back. Mother said that she had arranged a girl for you. She's asking when you will go back to have a look?" Xu Sheng Mei took a deep breath and went straight to the point.

"With Mother's eyes, forgot it. Wait until later, I will ask Maternal Aunt and see if she can introduce someone to me." Xu Sheng Qiang pursed his lips and said.

Xu Sheng Mei was so angry that she trotted away in her high heels and left.

When she found a phone booth, she called her mother, and told her about Younger Brother’s thoughts. I thought her mother would side with her. Who knew her mother weakly uttered on the phone: "Just follow Qiang Zi's wish. Better let his maternal aunt help and look around."

"Huh?" Xu Sheng Mei was stunned.

"I just heard, that girl and the lad from her neighbor's house rolled together in the rice field. She was caught on the spot by other. Saying that she wanted to give herself to her first love before she got married." First Sister told.

This was quite fortunate. If not, when her son marry her home, then won't he pick up another's broken shoes?

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Xu Sheng Mei gave her mother a round of scolding. What kind of person did she find. Didn't she inquire around beforehand!

After hanging up the phone, Xu Sheng Mei went back. Her family was full of incompetent. She didn't want to care anymore!

Xu Sheng Qiang also gave his mother a call. Saying that in the future, he won't be able to send money back. He planned to save as he wanted to buy a small home in the capital.

First Sister doted her eldest son dearly, so she was naturally happy to hear what he said. She spoke: "There is still money at home. Mother saved the money you sent over for you. When you want to buy a house, just say it. Mother will send it to you."

"No need. Maternal Aunt said how much I'm short when the time comes, she will first pitch it in for me. Then I will slowly pay Maternal Aunt back." Xu Sheng Qiang said.

First Aunt was stunned and uttered, "Your maternal aunt said this?"

"En." Xu Sheng Qiang nodded.

First Sister stumbled over her words, "Your maternal aunt is willing to forgive you now?"

"Since I learn well, she won't blame me. When I misbehave, she won't bother to pay attention to me." Xu Sheng Qiang said.

First Sister stammered: "Last time I made a lot of trouble because of you. I don't know if your maternal aunt is willing to talk to Mother now."

Would Lin Qing He bother forgive or not? She simply didn't want to interact with people like First Sister.

She didn't see it when she was in their hometown before and felt that she was pretty good. After all, she only went back to her maternal house one or two times throughout the year. Everything she saw was good.

But after getting in touch more, she understood. Too muddleheaded. Such a person, Lin Qing He would dodge if she couldn't provoke.

So when First Sister called, she happened to receive it. As soon as she heard it was her, she didn't even hesitate and directly gave it to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai spoke a few words with his eldest sister.

His eldest sister had disappointed him before. She had threatened his parents by severing the relationship if they didn't save Qiang Zi. When Qiang Zi was locked up, she really severed the relationship.

It had two elderly faint from anger. Although it didn't cause any big problem, it did take them a good few days to recover.

So after telling his eldest sister that their parents were in good health, he hung up the phone.

Lin Qing He spoke, "Why did she call here?"

"She want to reconcile with Zhou Family." Zhou Qing Bai knew his eldest sister and answered.

Lin Qing He said indifferently: "Whether reconcile or not, it'll be the same. There is no need."

She knew that First Sister must have heard about Xu Sheng Qiang's current situation and hesitantly called over. As she said, it was indeed unnecessary.

Xu Sheng Qiang was willing to properly get down to work, so she kept him here. If Xu Sheng Qiang didn't, then she won't show mercy.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say too much. In fact, his wife's attitude towards Qiang Zi had surprised him a bit.

The current days was peaceful as well as blissful. It had entered June in a blink of an eye.

Lin Qing He received a call from Eldest and Mei Jia that night. It went without saying she was delighted. After talking for more than ten minutes, she hung up the phone.

It was almost nine o'clock at this time. Gang Zi had just returned from the night market.

Lin Qing He turned to him: "There are still cooked corn on the cob in the kitchen. Go in and get it yourself."

"I'll take a shower first." Gang Zi responded and went to take a shower. Then he came back feeling completely refreshed.

Third spoke, "You haven't gotten married yet and you tanned yourself so much. Be careful of being rejected in the future."

"My skin is like this. It won't get any whiter with any nourishment." Gang Zi didn't care.

"It's not too tanned. This kind of skin color looked masculine and manly. Your maternal uncle used to be like this." Lin Qing He piped in.

When working in the hometown before, her Qing Bai's skin was bronzed. She had been obsessed with it.

But now he had been nourished and became a lot more fairer. Because it had become fairer, he looked completely younger. On top of that, he took good care of his body and exercised regularly.

Even until now, Lin Qing He was still occasionally starstruck by him.

Truly an old bacon. The older he got, the more vigorous he became.

"Mom, the girls now have a different aesthetics than before. They all like milky youth." Third remarked.

"Don't listen to Third. Making good money is more important than these imaginary things." Lin Qing He stated.

The family began to watch Journey to the West. This TV series was attention grabbing. Lin Qing He was still watching it with gusto.

Initially, the days were very peaceful, until mid-June. Lin Qing He received a call.

"Hello Auntie, do you remember me? Han Xu Jie." Han Xu Jie said over the phone.

How could Lin Qing He not know him? The male lead!

However, she had a good impression of Han Xu Jie. Especially now that her sons were on the right track and were friends with him. Not the opposition. So Lin Qing He was naturally enthusiastic.

Han Xu Jie smiled and asked about Zhou Kai. Lin Qing He told him. Then she asked him where he work now? Han Xu Jie said that he would come to capital when he catch the train in a few days. That's why, he called in advance.

Lin Qing He was excited and told: "Then come to live at our home. When you arrive, I will get Third to pick you up."

"Auntie, give me the address. I will go there by myself." Han Xu Jie said.

Lin Qing He gave him the address of their home and chatted for a while before she hung up.

Lin Qing He was happy about Han Xu Jie coming over. She told Zhou Qing Bai and Third about it.

Third spoke: "I knew that Elder Brother Xu Jie would call here."

"How do you know?" Lin Qing He asked.

"I gave the phone number to Elder Brother Xu Jie." Third grinned: "Last time when you asked me to send clothes to my eldest sister-in-law, I met a girl on the train. When chatting, I heard about Elder Brother Xu Jie and knew it's the same person. So I gave her the number and asked her to pass it to Elder Brother Xu Jie."

Lin Qing He didn't take it seriously. However when Han Xu Jie came over with the female lead, Zhong Qing in tow and he introduce Zhong Qing to her, Lin Qing He felt a little dizzy.

Especially when she took in how friendly Third was this girl. He had specially dressed up to meet them.

The only thing to be thankful for was that Han Xu Jie just came over to recognize the door. He was very busy. He only had the afternoon free. In the evening, he had to leave again.

It went without saying, Zhong Qing followed. Third drove them to the train station. After returning, Lin Qing He pinched his ear and made a 360-degree turn.

"It hurtsssss!" Third made a continuous hissing sound.

"Tell me honestly! What is going on!" Lin Qing He glared.

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Lin Qing He had never expected the plot, which was turned around to this state by her, would still be able group back together.

She had never doubted the secret forces and had even felt sooner or later, they would still encounter. However, she didn't know that Third had already met Zhong Qing.

Just looking at his diligent mischievous appearance, one can tell he feelings for Zhong Qing.

Seeing his mom's reaction, he dared not hide anything. Third told her about helping to catch the thief on the train. Then he declared: "Mom, you have misunderstood. I don't have any thoughts toward Zhong Qing. I remember it, you won’t let me marry any girl named Zhong. I remember clearly."

Only then, Lin Qing He let go of his ears and snorted coldly, "If dare to think about it, see if I won't break your dog leg. She will clearly look like a couple with your elder brother Xu Jie."

As the male lead and female lead, there was no need to describe their appearance. No matter whether it was Xu Jie or Zhong Qing, they were a generation of dragon and phoenix. They stood out in the crowd. Of course, her sons weren't any worst.

However, they were destined to be together. She won't allow Third to intervene. Interfering with other people's feelings would result in bad ending.

Third murmured: "Mom, have you misunderstood. It doesn't seem like there's anything between Zhong Qing and Elder Brother Xu Jie? I have been listening all the way on the train. She always complaining about Elder Brother Xu Jie's strictness and rigidity."

Lin Qing He gave him a cold gaze and said in her heart that she hadn't developed feelings for Han Xu Jie yet. To be precise, she hadn't realized her feelings for Han Xu Jie. Otherwise, what kind of entanglement would make her nag all the way?

However these were those two's matter. Nothing to do with her family.

"Don't mix in into them two's matter. Listen to Mom. You allowed to find a movie star in the future," Lin Qing He said.

"Movie star! Last time I went to a banquet with my second brother-in-law, there were really little stars there to accompany." Third smiled.

"Got to have white background and be clean themselves. If not, don't even think about entering the door." Lin Qing He looked at him.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "I know! I know! Mom, don't worry."

Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll. As for the rest, there wasn't much to say. Since this time, Han Xu Jie and Zhong Qing would visit their house whenever they pass through the capital and occasionally stay overnight.

Although Lin Qing He was wary of Zhong Qing, Zhong Qing was still busy with her current position. There was no free time. As long as young talent Han Xu Jie come, Lin Qing He would be welcoming.

As for Zhong Qing. She probably have same gender repulsion toward her. Probably because of her preconception. In fact, Zhong Qing can be regarded as a good girl. The perception were upright. But as long as she think about her ruining her third as well as her two eldest, then she can't accept her.

She just didn't let it show on the surface.

In the end, it was a curse. Although she had repeatedly warned, Third was still very enthusiastic toward Zhong Qing. So Zhong Qing loved to drop by their home.

Lin Qing He thought about the plot saying Zhong Qing being attracted to Third and how Third was later used to prove her feelings for Han Xu Jie. Her scalp became numb.

So when Han Xu Jie came over and Zhogn Qing didn't, Lin Qing He started to her act as a vicious stepmother.

"Xu Jie, you are older than Eldest. Now that you are at this age, your parents should be anxious. Are there any match?" Lin Qing He asked.

Han Xu Jie came to a stop. He was indeed not young this year. His parents had urged him every year to the point he didn't really want to go home anymore.

"Why didn't Zhong Qing come with you today?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Her mom is ill. So she took a leave of absence for three days." Han Xu Jie answered.

Lin Qing He nodded. The female lead's setting was that she grew up in adverse circumstance. Her mom couldn't give birth to a son. After giving birth to her, she damaged her body and couldn't get pregnant again. So her dad divorced her and found another one. Sure enough, a son was born later.

However, even in such an environment, the female lead thrived and wasn't affected at all. Her mindset was still very positive.

Lin Qing He spoke, "What do you think of Zhong Qing?"

Han Xu Jie was taken aback before bursting into laughter: "Her? Auntie Lin, what are you thinking? That's a little girl. She almost ten years old younger than me."

Little Han Xu Jie's 'almost ten years old' was an exaggeration. There was a difference of seven or eight years old.

"What's the matter with this? As long as you treat Zhong Qing well, it's enough, I think this girl is righteous. Look at how she take care of her mother and you'll know she can take care of others too." Lin Qing He sang.

At this time, Han Xu Jie didn't develop and feeling with Zhong Qing. It was just a pure colleague relationship.

But he was really at the age when he should get married.

"Eldest's wife is pregnant this year and he's overjoyed. You are older than Eldest and still single. How can this do? It won't go wrong by listening to Auntie Lin. Zhong Qing is a lovely girl. Her face looks like someone who would bless the husband family." Lin Qing He persisted.

She wasn't causing harm. The male lead and female lead were born for each other. As husband and wife, they prosper.

Didn’t reality prove this to be the case? Later, when the two were together, Han Xu Jie soared into the sky. Because her mom had a lost brother in the early years. Zhong Qing looked 80-90% similar to her mom and got, she was recognized by her maternal uncle. .

Her maternal uncle's status was very high. Han Xu Jie had the ability and credit, but it can't suppress the fact that he was foundationless boy. The female lead had brought him lots of luck.

Han Xu Jie smiled and said, "Too familiar."

What's more, he wasn't gentle with that girl at all. He trained her as a subordinate. She most likely hate him.

"Silly boy." Lin Qing He gave him an old smiling mother expression: "You got to look for someone familiar. You'll know her roots, no? If not, how can it do? You don't know what experience the other party had before. You and Zhong Qing are the best like this. There's no mistake in listening to Auntie. That is a really lovely girl. It'll be terrible if you miss her!”

Han Xu Jie stayed over that night. Lin Qing He's words had entered his mind.

Initially, he didn't have any thoughts in that aspect. But now it was exposed by Lin Qing He, it really seem like Zhong Qing is pretty good.

She can take the bitterness and was hardworking. What's more, she looked cute and has a kind temperament. It was just her age was young. Han Xu Jie definitely felt a little guilty to stretch out his paws on her.

But it still that sentence. He wasn't young. Can't really delay it anymore, otherwise he will be 30 after two or three years.

So after waiting for a month, Lin Qing He noticed the atmosphere between Han Xu Jie and Zhong Qing was different.

In the past, the two of them were particularly open when they came to visit. This time they came over, they couldn't wait to tell everyone that they were purely a colleague relationship. Nothing else.

It was truly guilty people giving themselves away by conspicuously proclaiming their innocence!

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Seeing both of them like this, Lin Qing He felt as comfortable as consuming nourishing pills.

The two of them dared not look at each other anymore. At first glance, the atmosphere seems to be like the window had been torn open. But the two of them still came over together. There was nothing to say.

They probably aren't together yet, but still in that kind of ambiguous stage.

Still, this was fine. Both of them stayed for one night. Lin Qing He brought a glass of milk to Zhong Qing.

"I watched Xu Jie grow up. I don't have a daughter. If I do daughter, I definitely want him to be my son-in-law." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"How... How can he be as nice as Auntie say?" Zhong Qing accepted the milk. Her face flushed slightly.

"Xu Jie is not good? He is upright and will never be ostentatious. With that figure and appearance, which girl will not have happiness after marrying over? As for his parents, don't worry. They are reasonable people. I've met them." Lin Qing He continued.

Actually, they weren't. Han Xu Jie's parents were still very difficult to interact with. But when the two of them encounter Zhong Qing, the steel will become soft.

They became the representative of a good father-in-law and a good mother-in-law.

After, she was the female lead. That halo can blind people's eyes.

Zhong Qing felt shy. Especially recently. The relationship between her and Han Xu Jie were a little bit ambiguous. That block head Han Xu Jie knew to take her to the movies and also gift her a silk scarf. The meaning couldn't be any more clearer.

But in front of Lin Qing He, she didn't show it and said, "Auntie, it's getting late."

"En, it's not early. It's time to go back and rest. Auntie is hoping for the best for you two. If you can get married in the future, Auntie will reserve a room for you two. You can live here whenever you want. Treat it as your own home," Lin Qing He stated.

Acting as a matchmaker for once, Lin Qing He was in a very good mood.

Zhou Qing Bai noticed her merry mood and coaxed her: "Zhong Qing and Xu Jie are a good match. Don't think about the rest."

This was because he thought she wanted to pull Zhong Qing home to be her own daughter-in-law.

Lin Qing He rolled her eyes and said, "What are you thinking? I watched Xu Jie grow up. Now that he has no one at this age, it natural for me to be anxious for him. And how old is Third now."

Zhou Qing Bai smiled and uttered, "I noticed you are paying attention to her."

And had even poured milk to go over to see her.

"Quickly sleep." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

Speaking with conscience, Zhong Qing was indeed a rare lovely girl. But no matter how wonderful she was, it depended on fate, right?

She had no fate with her third. If one forcibly stick them together, there will be countereffect.

Letting her be with Han Xu Jie was the right way.

As long as the two of them were together, she welcomed them anytime and place to come over here as a guest whenever they wanted.

It was a night of good sleep. When Lin Qing He woke up early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai and Han Xu Jie both returned from a run.

Both of them were all sweaty. They gathered around for breakfast after taking a shower.

Han Xu Jie and Zhong Qing left after eating. Instead of having Third sending them, they took the bus directly to the station.

Third spoke: "Mom, you can rest assured now!"

He also noticed the ambiguous air between Zhong Qing and Han Xu Jie. The joyous matter must be near.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Mom had never worried. Mom always believes in you. Now you are only twenty. No rush. Take your time."

Third didn't say anything. Although he knew that both Zhong Qing and Han Xu Jie have feeling for each other, he felt a little sad. Still, he was also relieved. Originally, he didn't have much feeling.

"By the way, Ah Xiu will be here in a few days. At that time, you guide her around to let her familiarize with the family account book and performance table." Lin Qing He instructed.

"Okay." Third nodded.

Lin Xiu came at the end of June. She was a grown girl. She caught the bus to the courtyard dwelling on own.

Lin Qing He and the others weren't home. The nanny, Auntie Zhao had been instructed by Lin Qing He. A room was arranged for Lin Xiu.

Lin Xiu took a shower and washed her hair at home. Then she waited for her aunt at home.

Lin Qing He had been relatively busy recently. Because she had recruited a college graduate. During this period, they were occupied translation studio's matter.

It was at its early stage now. So it was still relatively busy.

It wasn't until the evening that when she came back with Zhou Qing Bai and Mi Mi to prepare and eat dinner.

Seeing Lin Xiu, she was delighted and exclaimed, "I was saying that you should be arriving today. Have you called your mother?"

"I called Third Aunt." Lin Xiu smiled.

She followed Third and the others' way of addressing, calling Third Sister-in-law 'Third Aunt'.

"That's fine. Take a rest today. Tomorrow, I'll let Third take you around to familiarize yourself with the business." Lin Qing He said.

"I'm worried that I won't do well." Lin Xiu smiled.

"Although there are a lot of things, it'll be difficult the first time round and easy the second. If you don't understand, ask Third child or Er Ni. Also, me." Lin Qing He spoke.

While talking, Gang Zi came back from outside. Lin Qing he said, "It's hot. go take a wash first."

"Alright." Gang Zi grinned.

He went to take a shower first. Lin Qing He turned to Ah Xiu, "The salary for you isn't high. Only one hundred and sixty. But I will provide you food and accommodation."

"One hundred and sixty, including food and accommodation. It's very high." Lin Xiu happily uttered.

"Your father had even called me. He said he wanted to find a shop for you so that you can watch a shop." Lin Qing He said.

She understand her younger brother's plan. Because a shop makes money even when the business was average. It will definitely be much better than going out to work.

However Lin Xiu's mother didn't agree. Her daughter was a college student. How she can watch a shop? What kind of was this joke?

No matter what, she have to go to work.

Don't look at how profitable opening a shop was. Third Sister-in-law Lin highly-looked upon professional career in her heart, especially when its in the big cities. She wanted her daughter to go to the big cities out there.

After all, her eldest daughter was the most promising. The two daughters behind have average grades. They don't want to continue to study after high school, so watching the shop was pretty good.

Lin Xiu smiled: "I told my father too. I want to come out myself."

She really liked the capital and wanted to come here to work and live. Her aunt's family was here. If there was no one, she will be coming to unfamiliar place. Then forget it.

But right now, she really wanted to come here.

"It's a good idea for young people to live outside." Lin Qing He said: "Aunt will introduce you to someone in the future, so you can marry over to here."

Lin Xiu laughed and said, "No rush. I don't want to date yet."

"En. No rush." Lin Qing He thought it was perfect as Hu Zi wasn't in a rush. Then wait. Anyway, they were still young. Let's see if there is any fate in the future.

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After Lin Xiu came here, she started working the next day.

Her major was also very solid. She knew a lot. However, she wasn't familiar with the business yet. Once she is familiar with it, there will be basically no major problems.

This year there were fewer matters. Eldest got married. Second was sent out on business trip. The family business had stabilized. Lin Qing He's translation studio had started taking orders, but it was not difficult.

Several batches of new tea arrived. All were of good quality.

There were also two army dogs in the warehouse. Like the family dogs, they were all retired. Still, their combat effectiveness was comparable to that of one or two adult men. They weren't tied. Most people didn't dare to go close to them.

Of course they were specially trained. The two army dogs were very disciplined. Zhou Qing Bai would personally send them two meals a day.

He also liked dogs. There used to be a dog called Fei Ying in the family, but he was gone when he got older.

Not only did the warehouse stored new tea, but also the inventory of the dry good shops. Although there were houses in the neighborhood, the public security was still relatively so-so.

Of course, it was the capital after all. After several severe crackdowns, it was really much better than outside.

However, there were so many things here. Zhou Qing Bai would come to patrol every day. What's more, during one of his check, he found that one of the army dogs was injured in the leg!

This made Zhou Qing Bai's face black. He knew what was going on without saying.

He took the dog and find a specialized veterinarian to bandage it up. Then he left it at home. He sent the other two army dogs at home over there.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't think this was enough. So he called the camp where Eldest was.

In recent years, there was a cut down in army labor. The number was more than one million people. It was to the subsequent wave of layoffs.

Therefore, it was very easy for Zhou Qing Bai to recruit a few veterans who can fight.

Zhou Kai wasn't on a mission. So he came over to answer the phone when he received the notification. He thought it was something serious. After all, his family usually waited for the couple to call back by themselves. They rarely called to the camp to look for them.

Hearing this, he immediately said: "It's not a problem. Leave it to me. But five? Do you need that many?"

"I need five." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

The five retired soldiers were all young men. When the young men came back to the capital, Third drove over in a truck to pick them up.

He held up a sign as he waited for a long time. If not, he couldn't pick them up. They didn't know each other. Still, they were all soldiers that had once worked under Zhou Kai.

The five retired soldiers arrived. Zhou Qing bai could go home and hug his wife to sleep.

Naturally, it was impossible for five people to guard the warehouse here every day. Zhou Qing Bai assigned them jobs. Four of them moved and delivered the goods. One of them was enthusiastic and talkative. He went over to the dry good shop and learned to sell dry goods with Xu Sheng Qiang.

After all, it was a little to have Xu Sheng Qiang alone in the dry good shop once Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni's family leave.

As for the wage level, it wasn't low.

There was food subsidy included. It nearly impossible for them to find such jobs outside.

They had all went back home and then wandered outside. They were eating the food stored at home for almost a month.

If they kept living there, the sisters-in-law at home would roll their eyes.

Fortunately, they got such a job now.

In August, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni moved out with their Pang Pang.

They moved to their own shop to live and planned to run a business.

Lin Qing He was supportive and provided goods to the two of them. The rest was up to their own management.

The location of the two's shop was very good. There was a small market not far away. Generally, the business won't be too bad if such a shop was opened there.

As for her own dry good shop, she will leave it to Xu Sheng Qiang and this young soldier named Dong Zhuo.

Xu Sheng Qiang and Dong Zhuo both ate and lived in the dry good shop. Not with the other four soldiers.

The other four soldiers were responsible for delivering goods and moving goods. They have to live in the warehouse at night. There was a house next to the warehouse. Zhou Qing Bai bought it earlier. They can go over there to live. If there was any mishap, they could hear the dogs as soon as they barked.

Probably because of seeing their arrival, the original restlessness in the dark had been settled down.

Lin Qing He wasn't stingy either. Sometimes she got the kitchen to add more dishes and then ask Third to pack it up and bring it over. When they got a rare time with no work, Lin Qing He called them to come and have a meal at home.

This made the few lads excited. They directly praised their battalion leader's mom was young and beautiful.

Lin Qing He found these lads very pleasing. At her age, she have the feelings of an old mother.

So, from that day on, she would occasionally get Third to add more dishes when he send them food. They opened their own stove.

Because there were so many people, it was a lot cheaper to open the stove by themselves. They were naturally happy if get sent one or two delicious solid dishes.

Lin Qing He originally wanted to buy a washing machine for them, but Zhou Qing Bai said: "They have to wash their own clothes in the camp. So do you need to buy them a washing machine?"

This old man was getting a bit jealous. He felt that his wife was a little bit flower-loving. This was the pattern of liking young men.

Lin Qing He did liked them. How can anyone not like young guys? It was just the kind of care from an elder. There was no other thoughts.

Of course, she didn't know that her man was getting jealous. And this jealousy directly cut off the lads' extra dishes. He occasionally paid for them to go out for a meal of roast duck.

Although five more workers' positions were added, this didn't affect them. Because of the addition of them, the manpower was immediately sufficient.

If there was any business trip, Third would call one of them.

For example, this time. Third planned to go to Hai City to take a look. He hadn't gone over there for a while.

Lin Qing He had packed a baggage for him. Wu Ni's pregnancy length wasn't small now. There was no need to buy children’s clothes. When Si Ni's little girl, Yuan Yuan grow up, she can pack up her little clothes and send them there.

Anyway, Third will have to go there every so often. There was no rush.

Lin Qing He had packed up some food from the dry good shop. Of course, she prepared a portion for the old Mister Jiang, old Madam Jiang, and Xue Mei Li.

In addition, she had put in two comfortable maternity clothes.

Xue Mei Li called over that night: "You got Third to bring so many things over. We haven't finished eating the ones you gave us when Eldest got married."

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“If you cant finish it, use it to nourish old Jiang. He is good, then you are good.” Lin Qing He said in a yellow tone. Xue Mei Li laughed.

Lin Qing He asked about old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang’s health and learned that the two elderly people were in good health. So she asked about Zhou Wu Ni’s situation.

Zhou Wu Ni’s belly wasn’t small anymore. She had taught the first semester. However, she will definitely not be able to teach in the second semester.

So she simply took maternity leave and waited until next year to teach.

At present, Zhou Wu Ni’s situation was very stable. There was no major problem. Her mother-in-law had said that she would go and take care of her when she is in post-natal confinement.

However, Zhou Wu Ni didn’t really want her to come over.

The very same day she chatted with Xue Mei Li, Zhou Wu Ni came over to make a call by herself. She spoke: “Jiang Heng’s mom favor his eldest brother’s family. When she come over and take care of my post-natal confinement. At that time, there will definitely be unclean hands and feet. I can just hire a nanny. Don’t need her to come.”

“She had taken something from home?” Lin Qing He responded.

“She came here twice and something at home always disappear. I didn’t notice it before until Jiang Heng told me that it was probably taken by his mom.” Zhou Wu Ni told.

“What’s Jiang Heng’s opinion?” Lin Qing He said.

“He said listen to me. Told me not to be angry.” Zhou Wu Ni merrily replied.

Her mother-in-law can’t be count on anymore. However, her own man was obviously leaning towards her side. Zhou Wu Ni felt that it was enough. So she didn’t get involved much after giving her in-law family some living expenses every month.

Jiang Heng was also working hard now. The few tea shops were on the right track this year. He was overseeing it all.

However, what was worth mentioning was that Jiang Heng received nearly 300 yuan in salary last month due to the commission.

Must say, this was quite high.

Zhou Wu Ni naturally didn’t want him to worry about this when he went to work, so she didn’t care.

“Last time she brought a few small apples over and remarked that the house is big. From her meaning, she wants his sisters and others to move in.” Zhou Wu Ni told.

“Then what did you say?” Lin Qing He asked.

“How can that do? This house is lent to me and Jiang Heng to live by Fourth Aunt and Fourth Uncle. It’s enough that we are living in here. How can we also called a bunch of people over. What would this be called?” Zhou Wu Ni said.

“If they’re good, it’s okay to let them go over there to live.” Lin Qing He stated.

“They are all talkative. I don’t like them.” Zhou Wu Ni spoke. Her thoughts were in line with Lin Qing He’s. If his two younger sisters were sensible and hardworking girls, they can come here to live and help to clean up the house. She wasn’t a vicious sister-in-law. She was naturally happy to if that side didn’t have enough room.

However, Zhou Wu Ni had met his two younger sisters. They can’t be considered wicked. Still, Zhou Wu Ni didn’t want to get involved too much. Each live their own and not disturb each other.

“As long as you know it in your heart, it’s fine.” Lin Qing He smiled and said nothing more about it: “As for the nanny expense, Fourth Aunt will reimburse you at that time.”

“What need is there for that? We can handle it ourselves.” Zhou Wu Ni merrily responded.

“You and Jiang Heng’s strings are tied together by me. So I’ll do the good deed to the end. After hiring a nanny for your little baby, I can successfully retreat in the future. You guys happily live your life.” Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Wu Ni didn’t say anything. She knew her fourth aunt treated them well and remembered it in her heart. No need to push around on this topic.

Because the belly wasn’t small, Zhou Wu Ni began to look for a nanny.

When old Madam Jiang heard that she was going to hire a nanny, she inquired around as she knew her eldest daughter-in-law’s personality. She found someone with a good reputation and experience and brought her over for Zhou Wu Ni to see. Only then, it was settled.

Once she gave birth, she’ll call her to come over to help.

As for Jiang Heng’s mom. She will inevitably have opinions.

Every month’s living expenses were brought there by Jiang Heng. In the past two months, he had made a lot of money, so he planned to give more. But when he got home, he heard his mother complain about it. His original intention to give more money was suppress. He gave the normal amount.

“Mom, you don’t have to worry about how Hong Min and I live. We are all fine.” Jiang Heng stated.

He was born by his mom. How could he not know what kind of personality his mom had? She didn’t have any seriously bad habit. None of those vicious treatment toward daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Just have unclean hands and feet. She dared not steal big things. Just some food.

It belonged to the kind of big bad habit that wasn’t as bad as a bunch of small ones.

Last time, Hong Min couldn’t find the sea cucumber she wanted to eat.

What’s more, the sea cucumber was leftovers from the previous meal. Some sea cucumber congee was cooked from time to time. He can also have the blessing to taste it. The last sea cucumber congee was cooked by him as Hong Min was feeling lazy. The remaining few were kept in the cabinet.

Hong Min wanted to eat it, but couldn’t find it.

His mom had been over again. It went without saying who took it.

Hong Min didn’t say anything and left him enough face. Like this, the incident was over.

This time she was expecting a childbirth. Her fourth aunt had already said the nanny will be hired and she will give the reimbursement. It wasn’t about the reimbursement. Jiang Heng was willing to hire one even without the reimbursement.

After all, it was just that one month. The salary was one hundred yuan. It wasn’t like they can’t afford it.

While his mom had objection. Jiang Heng knew that it wasn’t any other reason. She knew that Fourth Aunt would give Hong Min a lot of good things for post-natal confinement and she wanted to get some.

But those were all for Hong Min’s post-natal confinement. He didn’t want his mom go over and get involved.

Jiang Heng’s mom changed the subject again and talked about the house was spacious and wanted his two younger sisters to go and live there.

Jiang Heng’s scalp went numb. How would he not know what his two younger sisters were like?

“The house belongs to Hong Min’s fourth uncle and fourth aunt. We are just borrowing the place to live. How can we let them live in? It’s not there’s not enough space here. Mom, don’t let Eldest Sister-in-law mess around!” Jiang Heng said this and went straight back.

When he got home. Zhou Wu Ni was eating boiled peanuts. She peeled two of them for him to eat when she saw him come back.

Zhou Wu Ni and Jiang Heng were truly elder sister and younger brother. Zhou Wu Ni was a very generous and decent as an elder sister wife. At least Jiang Heng submitted to her.

He was a capable manager at the tea shop. While at home, he was a younger brother.

Of course, Zhou Wu Ni loved and was satisfied with this husband.

“My head is a little itchy today.” Zhou Wu Ni said.

“Then I will wash it for you.” Jiang Heng responded.

Then Zhou Wu Ni grabbed the chaise chair to lay down on. It was the one that Lin Qing He used before. It was very convenient for washing hair. A bit like hair salon’s in later generations.

Zhou Wu Ni commented, “Say, do you think I should cut it short? It’s too long to wash easily.”

“It’s not too long. Keep it, it’s beautiful like this.” Jiang Heng replied, “You don’t need to wash it. When you want to wash your hair, tell me. I’ll do it.”

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Zhou Wu Ni chuckled. Jiang Heng smiled when he saw her laughing at him.

It was his wife who was better. She was gentle, considerate, and generous. Unlike that eldest sister-in-law of his. She was truly petty to no end.

Don’t think he didn’t know that it was her who encouraged his mom to let his two sisters move over.

“This year’s New Year, do you want to bring Mother over?” Jiang Heng spoke.

“My mother may not be free. It’s usually busy at the end of the year,” Zhou Wu Ni answered.

Now the business was getting better and better. Her parents’ shop was also doing very well. Especially at the end of the year, it was quite busy.

“Then see when she is free. Just call Mother a few more time.” Jiang Heng suggested.

In Jiang Heng’s mind, his mother-in-law’s family was better than his own mom.

Whenever there was something good, Mother-in-law would think about them. Not mentioning those dowry when they got married last year, there was also those sent over by the postal service later. She sent a large package with dry goods in it.

Like those bacon and mushrooms. She treated them young couple especially well.

It went without saying, Zhou Wu Ni was satisfied. When talking on the phone with Third Sister-in-law, she recounted Jiang Heng’s attitude.

Third Sister-in-law jollily spoke: “It’s enough that you two can live well. Once Mother is free, I’ll go over to see you. The way to your fourth aunt’s house is easy to recognize.”

After getting off the train, they can get there by an hour-and-a-half bus ride. Of course, they won’t reach there directly. The bus drop off at the school. From the school, go straight until a hospital come in sight. Then keep going straight and they’ll be nearly there.

The journey wasn’t short, but it was easy to recognize.

The mother and daughter talked for a long time before they hung up the phone. But as soon as the phone hung up, Third Sister-in-law Lin came over.

Third Sister-in-law saw that her expression was bad and couldn’t help asking: “What’s the matter?”

“My father-in-law has enter the hospital. It seems like he won’t make it,” Third Sister-in-law Lin answered.

Mother Lin left a few years earlier. While Father Lin was still alive until now. However, he was old now. He had a high fever last night and got admitted to the hospital today. He was getting older. Right now, he was talking nonsense.

Meaning it should be about time. His health hadn’t been very good over the years.

Third Sister-in-law understood and phoned the courtyard dwelling. Lin Qing He had went to the translation studio and wasn’t at home. Zhou Qing Bai was at the tea shop. Third, who was sweating from the heat and went home to take a shower, heard from Auntie Zhao that the old house called. Saying that there was an urgent matter.

After taking a bath and feeling refreshed, Third called back his third aunt.

Then he heard about his grandpa’s matter.

Out of the maternal family, their family only recognized the youngest maternal uncle. No one else.

The last time, his grandma passed away. His mom didn’t let them go back. That time they really shouldn’t do that. They should have all went back.

It should be the same this time. So Third gave a direct response on the phone, saying that his family would go back.

Then he called his eldest brother over at the camp. His eldest brother was originally supposed to go on a mission. But this time, he had no choice but to swap out.

Weng Mei Jia couldn’t go back. Her belly was big. It was inconvenient to. She was pregnant after all.

The rest was his second brother’s side. He needed to be notified.

After all of them were notified, Third grabbed the car key and went out to inform his mom.

Lin Qing He nodded when she received the news. She understood it in her heart. As for what being sad or not sad, there wasn’t anything.

Still, it was necessary to go back for condolences.

She came out to find a public phone booth and called Third Sister-in-law and asked for details.

“I heard from your younger sister-in-law that he probably won’t make it this time. The hospital has already issued a critical state notice and told to prepare for the funeral.” Third Sister-in-law told.

Father Lin passed away that night.

It was summer. He mustn’t be left out for too long.

So the next day, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took Third, Lin Xiu, and Mi Mi on the return journey.

Eldest and Second had caught a train over there. The time difference wasn’t too much.

After arriving in the county city, they got Third to live with his maternal uncle’s family. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took Mi Mi back to the village.

Third Brother had given a heads up in advance. That’s why, Eldest Sister-in-law had helped clean up the house.

The house was very clean at this time.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went over to her side to eat with Mi Mi. She smilingly said: “Just coming back to take a glance and it was all cleaned up by you, Eldest Sister-in-law.”

“It didn’t take a lot of effort. There are fans at the home. Fourth Brother, bring one with you later. It can’t do to have no electric fan in this weather,” Eldest Sister-in-law jollily responded.

After eating here, Zhou Qing Bai took his youngest girl around the village for a stroll. People in the village found it interesting. They heard Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He gave birth to a girl. However, they haven’t seen her yet. Just a look and they found her really beautiful.

Like a little fairy.

Lin Qing He didn’t go out to show off her daughter like Zhou Qing Bai. She started chatting with Eldest Sister-in-law.

Except for the Lin Family’s matter, there was also Zhou Liu Ni.

“Don’t know where she went by herself. She didn’t come back after coming back once last year. She had borrowed two hundred yuan from me,” Eldest Sister-in-law told.

Initially, Zhou Liu Ni opened a lion’s mouth and demanded to borrow one thousand yuan. How could Eldest Sister-in-law lend so much money to her. She just lent her two hundred.

The excuse Zhou Liu Ni used was that she wanted to return it to her father, so she won’t be scolded by her father.

Who could have thought that she left the next day after borrowing the money. As for where she went, no one knew. There was no news until now.

Lin Qing He didn’t care about Zhou Liu Ni. No matter whether she reborn or transmigrated, everyone had to pay for their actions.

Walking the right path will get right results. Walking the wrong way will result in bad ending.

However, as someone with ‘foresight’, Zhou Liu Ni won’t end up doing too badly. Lets not talk about other stuff. As long as she have the ability to buy one or two houses in the first-tier cities, she will definitely make a profit.

Zhou Qing Bai’s chatter with Second Brother sounded from outside the door.

Lin Qing He came out to say hello. When she saw what Second Brother looked like, Lin Qing He was a little stunned.

When she transmigrated, Second Brother was still young. But in a blink of an eye, twenty years have passed.

Second Brother was indeed not young this year. However, he aged too much in current state. The person was extraordinarily skinny.

Lin Qing He couldn’t bear to look.

In all fairness, Second Brother wasn’t bad. He was considered a nice guy. But in a blink of an eye, things remained the same, while people did not.

“Does Fourth Sister-in-law feel I aged a lot?” Second Brother smilingly said.

“The things I asked Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law to bring back this year are all nourishing. Did Second Brother not stew and eat it?” Lin Qing He asked.

“It’s been all taken by Liu Ni’s mother to the city.” Before Second Brother opened his mouth, Eldest Sister-in-law took over and answered.

“Don’t Xia Xia’s side already have it?” Lin Qing He said.

Each family got one portion and the portions were the same.

“There are. Liu Ni’s mother felt it was too little and simply took it over.” Eldest Sister-in-law explained.

“Let her take it. I don’t need to eat those.” Second Brother smiled.

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It would be a lie to say that Second Brother wasn't envious when seeing his youngest brother developed so well.

Totaling it all up, he was only four years older than his fourth younger brother, Zhou Qing Bai. His fourth younger brother looked like he was in his early thirties. Time hadn't put much dent on his appearance these years.

While look at him. He looked like an old man in his sixties.

When he was young, he was still thinking about fighting a bit and see if he could turn over. But now, he couldn't be envious enough. He had given up long ago.

Just live it like this. Pass one day was another day down. He can't hold back his children.

Lin Qing He feel uncomfortable to see him like this.

She left him chatting with Zhou Qing Bai. Lin Qing He went into the room and spoke to Eldest Sister-in-law: "I can't bear to see Second Brother like this."

"It's not just you. I sometimes feel anxious." Eldest Sister-in-law sighed.

Now life was getting better, but second branch's days were standing at the same spot all the time.

In fact, when compared with the famine in the past, the current life wasn't bad at all. At least he can fill his stomach.

Still. people should always have something to pursue. They can’t always compare with the past. They have to compare with the future. Look at the village nowadays. Brick houses weren't rare anymore. As for the richest family in the village, they were already thinking about learning from the city, constructing apartment building here!

The lifestyle were getting more and more prosperous.

However, the second branch stopped at that spot.

Sometimes Eldest Sister-in-law would get Eldest Brother to give a bowl of dish to add to his meal. She couldn't bear to watch.

"Liu Ni's mother don't care?" Lin Qing He asked.

"She already move into the city now. She occasionally come back for the field harvest. To the unknown, they would her daughter-in-law who looks down on her is her daughter." Eldest Sister-in-law complained.

Second Sister-in-law came back a few times a year. Every time she came back empty-handed. While every time she went to the city, she directly get the village's donkey cart to carry all kinds of food to the city.

"It's like she's being hypnotize to lower head. I can't understand what she is aiming for." Eldest Sister-in-law commented.

Zhou Xia's wife, Ma Miao Miao, wasn't easy to get along with. When they got married last year, she move over there with Zhou Xia together. Of course, no matter how difficult Ma Miao Miao was after being to the capital, she didn't dare to let out a fart.

Still, from the words and deeds, it can be seen that there wasn't any good interaction in private.

Like Eldest Sister-in-law, Lin Qing He didn't understand Second Sister's motive for buttering.

"This summer, Xia Xia want to bring his younger brother to the city to study. From next semester, the house will only have Second Brother left." Eldest Sister-in-law said: "Your eldest brother and I were thinking should we give him some food? Come here to eat? It's hard to decide what to eat when you're on your own."

Why else did Lin Qing He like to interact with Eldest Sister-in-law? Eldest Sister-in-law was really nice. Let's not mention when they were young and the conditions were limited. Now she really had the demeanor of old Zhou Family's eldest sister-in-law.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went back to their home to rest at night. Zhou Wang burned mosquito coils before they came back. There were also mosquito nets. So not much mosquitoes.

Little Mi Mi fell asleep soon. Her dad promised to take her to see the cows and donkeys tomorrow.

Lin Qing He chatted with Zhou Qing Bai about Second Brother: "It's heart-wrecking to see Second Brother like this."

How could Zhou Qing Bai not think so too?

They were all born to the same parents. The other brothers, including Eldest Brother who lived in the village, had a vibrant lifestyle. The village was planning to elect him to be the secretary.

Old Third opened a shop in the city. It was very profitable. Only his second brother was left. This time he came back and felt that he aged a lot.

"Our family's farm on the outskirts. Say, should we start it in advance?" Lin Qing He asked.

"You want Second Brother to go to the capital?" Zhou Qing Bai asked in surprise.

"I heard from Eldest Sister-in-law that Xia Xia's younger brother is going to study in the city. Second Brother will be left alone at home from then on. This year, forget about it. But next year, should we let Second Brother go over? I saw Mother missing Second Brother." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou had sighed about it.

Eldest Brother, Third Brother, and Second Sister had been to the capital to see the elderly couple. Still, the elderly couple hadn't been to their hometown for so many years. Until now, they haven't seen Second Brother.

Though Father Zhou didn't say anything, he probably have some thoughts in his heart.

"To start a farm now? The prerequisite investment is too much. Our family still owes so much money." Zhou Qing Bai said to his wife. It went without saying his heart moved at the idea of letting Second Brother go to the capital city. But no matter how he wanted to, he got to be rational.

"Our farm can be delayed. I want to start building an apartment building to rent out." Lin Qing He expanded.

In the capital, she and Zhou Qing Bai have a lot of land. They were all old houses. They can be demolished and then new farmer houses can be built.

"At that time, we can let Second Brother be a supervisor and watch it for us. When these farmer houses are almost done, our farm should be able to start work." Lin Qing He continued.

Their family need to build quite a few farmer houses. A farmer house block with seven floors should be enough. It wasn't too high. Still, it took time.

A supervisor would be required. It was perfect to let Second Brother do the job.

Zhou Qing Bai naturally knew letting his second brother go was a good idea, but...

"I'm afraid Second Sister-in-law is going to make trouble." Zhou Qing Bai frowned and pointed out.

"Why would she do that? If Second Brother's salary is remitted to her, she won't against whatever Second Brother say." Lin Qing He flatly replied. She really didn't have a good impression of Second Sister-in-law.

"When matters in the countryside resolve, let's go to Xia Xia's place for a visit and tell her about it." Lin Qing He said.

She wanted Second Brother go over. Not just to supervise the work, but also to fulfill the wish of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. As for Second Sister-in-law, she won't let her go over.

Of course she felt that as long as Second Brother send the money back, Second Sister-in-law wouldn't want to go over. After all, she wouldn't be happy to see her doing so well.

She still knew Second Sister-in-law's mindset.

Zhou Qing Bai grasped his wife's hand and curved his lips: "Wife, thank you very much."

"What are you thanking me for? It's because Second Brother isn't bad. If not, I won't open this mouth." Lin Qing He smiled at him.

She still remembered that time when Eldest was still little. He came home one day and saw her cooking eggs. He suddenly said that when he was hungry, Second Uncle gave him two bird eggs to eat. They were very fragrant. She asked, did he give anything else?

Eldest, who was still wearing his nappy, said there was also roasted sweet potatoes.

These all happened before she came. Lin Qing He didn't say anything after hearing it.

She still remembered Second Brother.

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The decision to let Second Brother go to the capital, must told to the concerned party himself as well as Second Sister-in-law.

Early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai went to talk to his second brother about this matter.

Second Brother was stunned: "How can that do? I can't do anything. How can I go over there?"

"Go over and learn. There is nothing you can't learn." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"It can't be done. With the way I am, how can I go to such a big place? How much expenses it will be?" Second Brother didn't even consider.

Zhou Qing Bai took in his second brother's reaction and decided to let his wife persuade him.

Lin Qing He smilingly spoke: "Second Brother, we're not letting you go to the capital to eat free rice. You know that we have a lot of business and are busy now. We will build a building next year without anyone supervising. It's definitely worrying. If you are willing to go over to help, we will definitely calculate the pay. If you want a high salary, I can't pay that. I will include food and accommodation and give you one hundred and fifty a month."

"Build a building?" Second Brother was very surprised.

"En. Planning to rent it out." Lin Qing He calmly told: "It's seven floors high. Second Brother, wouldn't you want to supervise the work yourself?"

"That's a must." Second Brother couldn't help but say. Seven floors high building! How high would that be? He went to the city and saw other people's buildings. How many floors were those?

He understood old fourth's intention. He couldn't help waved his hands and said, "But Da Wa's mother, I...I'm worried that I don't understand these. I can't speak anything over there."

"Second Brother, you are underestimating yourself. You haven't seen Father and Mother for a long time. Whether it's Father or Mother, they both speak very fluently in the capital. How old are they? Can you be inferior to them?" Lin Qing He smilingly uttered: "And Father and Mother are getting old now. They occasionally think of you, Second Brother. The last time Eldest got married, Mother had asked Xia Xia why you haven't come since it's off peak season. "

Second Brother couldn’t help feeling sad. In fact, he really wanted to go there. He really wanted to see his parents. He heard from old Third that they were very old. Although they lived happily in the capital, tears came out of his mother's eyes when she saw him.

"Go ba! There are a lot of matters in the capital. You don't have to worry about causing us trouble. I'm more worried about whether we tire Second Brother then." Lin Qing He jollily said.

"But so this many field." Second Brother wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and hesitantly expressed.

"What is there to worry? Go to the village and say it. I promise you many people want it. Don't need money and just transfer it to others for planting." Lin Qing He countered.

Though she said that, he definitely can't go now. Because it was time for the summer harvest. There was also autumn harvests waiting outside.

The summer harvest was the minor one. The autumn harvest was the major one. The grains in the ground were already planted.

"After this year's autumn harvest is over, I will get Third come over to pick you." Lin Qing He didn't mind and stated.

After all, they need to contact the construction team in the capital as well as designing the layout of the farmer’s house.

Second Brother was relieved. He thought he was going with them this time and there was still so much work in the field. It couldn't be transferred out. And the autumn harvest was coming soon. H was quite reluctant to.

It was okay if it was after the autumn harvest.

Then he thought of his wife. Lin Qing He brought it up without him saying: "We'll be at the county city. We will drop by Xia Xia's place and tell Second Sister-in-law. You won't have anywhere to spend money in the capital. I will cover food and accommodation. The remaining 80% of the salary will be remitted to Second Sister-in-law. What do you think?"

"Okay, it can do. You don't have to leave me 20%. Give her all as long as she doesn't go and make trouble." Second Brother exclaimed.

"Give her 80% is enough. You can keep the remaining 20% . It’s not much. Don’t even think about having no money when you want to spend some money on Father and Mother. There is also Pang Pang. He looks healthy and adorable. Wait until he sees his grandpa. He will definitely ask for pocket money from his grandpa at that time." Lin Qing He maintained.

Second Brother widely grinned.

This matter had been settled temporarily.

Eldest Sister-in-law was surprised when she learned about it. Still, she was delighted: "It's a good idea to go the capital city. The water and soil over there nourish people." She hesitantly asked about work.

Lin Qing He said, "Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't have to worry Second Brother putting more burden on us when going over there. There's lots of work."

There will be many houses built for farmers alone. There will be no free time for two years.

When the farmers' houses are almost completed, they will have to start developing the large farms in the suburbs. When the farms are done, there will be basically nothing for Second Brother to do.

He had been doing farm work all his life. It was more than appropriate for him to manage the farm.

Seeing that Lin Qing He had plans, Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say anything. She was sincerely happy for Second Brother.

Going to the capital definitely won't be worse than at home.

Zhou Kai and Zhou Xuan both rushed back. They only arrived in the evening. They borrowed their maternal uncle's motorcycle and drove home directly.

Got to mention, once the two brothers went home, those young woman and little wives were all blushing.

Cai Ba Mei’s mother, Mrs. Cai, was particularly regretful. In the past, she had taken a fancy to Eldest. Thinking that he won't do badly in the future. She wanted to pair her granddaughter to him and set a childhood engagement or something. She had often wanted to stuff eggs to Eldest.

But in the end, it didn't happen. Now her granddaughter hadn't married badly. Still, can't be compare with being with Zhou Kai.

"One by one, they all grew up. Everyone was envious when seeing this kind of young man. Qing He, you can really educate." Mrs. Cai remarked.

She had aged a lot over the years. Still, she was very energetic.

Lin Qing He smiled: "They have grown up. And are sensible."

At this moment, Zhou Dong's voice sounded from outside. He chatted with Eldest and the others.

Mrs. Cai said: "Zhou Dong bought a lot of groceries back. You have to come over to eat tonight."

Although there was conflict between her sons and son-in-law because of their cooperation, she was fair as a mother-in-law. She didn't favor her son.

Originally, it was her own son who was in the wrong and let their wives' family mix in.

Son-in-law had gone out to do it by himself now. And it was very impressive. On the contrary, her two sons had endless matters due their wives' family getting involved.

However, Mrs. Cai was too lazy to get involved. She had told them and they didn't listen. She wasn't singing a tragedy. The chicken farm will probably close in the future.

"Then we will have a big meal at Zhou Dong's." Lin Qing He smiled.

In the evening, they came to Zhou Dong's house for dinner. Zhou Dong had really prepared a feast for them. While they were together, he asked Lin Qing He for an idea.

Lin Qing He gave him an idea. Told him self-produce and self-sell.

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She advised Zhou Dong to imitate her younger brother and Third Brother. Of course, treat it as a side business. The main business was to run this farm.

She told Zhou Dong to go over to the county city to see if there are any shops in good locations to buy. If there are, buy one or two. Then do his own business.

He can hire someone he can trust to go over. Or he can do it yourself. It depended on Zhou Dong's own arrangements.

Zhou Dong nodded when he heard it. There was no questioning.

Third jollily commented, "Elder Brother Dong, aren't you going to ask questions. Not afraid of being sold by my mom."

"Mom only sells tea, not people." Little Mi Mi helped her mom speak.

"Mi Mi is right." Zhou Kai pulled his little sister onto his lap. Little Mi Mi was a little unfamiliar with this eldest brother. Still, she didn't dislike him. He was her eldest brother after all.

As for Zhou Dong, he laughed: "Auntie say it's good, then how can there be bad. No need to ask."

Just look at Third Brother Lin and Third Brother and one will know. Third Brother had already installed a telephone in the county city. Third Brother Lin had changed from a bicycle to motorcycle. Then a motorcycle to a truck.

In fact, Zhou Dong did consider this himself. Although it was great to open a farm, he didn't know how opening a shop by himself would do?

Since he wasn't sure, he took advantage of Lin Qing He's return to ask. Seeing Lin Qing He also pointed in this direction, he could implement it without worry.

He planned to sell only chicken. Nothing else.

What Lin Qing He was thinking was that the business may be relatively normal. But if one set up a side hustle, they will have an extra source of income for their family.

Of course, the most important thing was that a good shop in a good location was worth a lot of money even when a small place like the county city won't be as exaggerated as the major cities.

Even if the business was average and won't make a lot of money, buying one and operating it was still a kind of securities.

She had watched Zhou Dong grow up and hoped that he would be well.

So when Lin Qing He left, she mentioned that her younger brother and Third Brother had bought a property in the city. It was a pretty good idea. If he had spare money, then buy one. In the future, the children will attend high school in the county city. They'll have a place to live there. There was no need to live in school.

Whether Zhou Dong listen or not, Lin Qing He didn't know. Still, she told him this.

The next day was Father Lin's funeral.

The whole family went over to attend. They haven't seen each other for many years. Eldest Brother Lin, Second Brother Lin, and the two elder sister whom Lin Qing He didn't have much contact with were stunned when they saw their family.

Especially these nephews. Each and every one made the villagers look again repeatedly.

The whole village can't find such outstanding young talents.

Eldest Sister Lin and Second Sister Lin both wanted to mend their old feelings. However, Lin Qing He didn't want to have anything to do with Lin Family.

Before it was Mother Lin's passing away. Now it was Father Lin's. With Father Lin's passing away, she won't come to old Lin's house anymore.

She only recognized her younger brother's family out of the entire old Lin Family. As for those comment about her only recognizing her in-law but not her maternal family, say all they want, it didn't matter.

The money that should be paid was paid. The ceremony that should followed through was followed through. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai stay in the village for one day with Third and Mi Mi.

As for Eldest and Second, they were too busy. Once it was over, they went to the county city and stayed at their third uncle and maternal uncle’s house for one night. Then the next day, they took the morning bus to the provincial city to catch the train.

They had specially taken time out to come back. They really couldn't be delayed anymore.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai drove the motorcycle left by Eldest and the others and came to the county city the next day. It went without saying they came to visit Zhou Xia.

Zhou Xia was busy. He wasn't at home. Same for Ma Miao Miao. They were both at the furniture factory.

Second Sister-in-law was at home minding the child. When she saw Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai coming with Mi Mi, Second Sister-in-law was taken aback.

Although the relationship was indeed not good, it wasn't to the point of chasing them away. After all, if her daughter-in-law knew that she dared to chase them away, her daughter-in-law would directly chase her back to her hometown!

Although there was really nothing to say to Second Sister-in-law, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai still entered the door, gave a brief greeting, and then entered the subject.

They didn’t directly say that they would let Second Brother go over. She asked Second Sister-in-law: “Originally, I didn’t approve, but Qing Bai care for his brothers. He want Second Brother to go there. He would be paid 100 or so yuan each month with food and accommodation included. He ran over and told Second Brother without my approval."

Second Sister-in-law was stunned. What? Old Fourth wants her man to work in the capital and pay more than one hundred yuan a month?

She didn't care about what work Second Brother had to do in the capital. She just said, "Is there really more than one hundred yuan a month?"

"Yes, but I don't really want to agree to it. Since Second Brother is going over, then you will also go over in the future. You know how our relationship is." Not only did Lin Qing He said it so snarky, but also very straightforwardly.

She said that because she didn't want to see Second Sister-in-law. Also indicating that she won't let Second Brother make this money if she followed over.

"Let Xia Xia's father go there. I won't go there. I still have to help Xia Xia take care of the child." Second Sister-in-law said immediately.

More than one hundred yuan a month. Than more than one thousand a year. How much land must one farm to earn this?

"If you don’t go there, I will reluctantly accept Second Brother. As for the salary, I will pay it to Second Brother. How you husband and wife handle it, decide it yourself. However, I must put this down first. I only agreed to Second Brother going over. Anyone else, I won't accept.” Lin Qing He declared.

She hadn't spoken in this tone for a long time. But this tone was Second Sister-in-law's familiar impression of old Fourth's wife.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't sit any longer. They went back with Mi Mi.

On the other hand, Second Sister-in-law can't sit still. She didn't want to go to the capital, but this money must be earned. It was more than 1,000 a year. Where can she find this much!

However, she must get her man to send the money back to her!

So when Zhou Xia and Ma Miao Miao got off work, she recounted this matter. Afterward, she wanted to go back to the village to talk to Second Brother.

"Tomorrow, get a lift from Third Uncle, Mom." Zhou Xia said.

Then he came over to his third uncle and third aunt's side. However, his fourth uncle and fourth aunt had already caught the bus to the provincial city. They should already be there at this time. Might got on the train.

Second Sister-in-law didn't care about this. She confirmed it with Third Sister-in-law. Lin Qing He had talked about it with Third Sister-in-law. So she answered.

So early the next morning, Second Sister-in-law rode on Third Brother's motorcycle and went straight back to the village. She rushed to discuss it with Second Brother.

The main point was to send every penny of money back home. Then she won't take a step to go over and bother him.

Second Brother agreed and said that the money would be sent back. What's more, seeing her only caring about the money, Second Brother's heart felt very calm.

The couple was only in name. Their feeling had long since disappeared.

Chapter 694: Btts 694

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took Third and Mi Mi back to the capital. Everything went as usual.

However, when Third visited his grandparent's, he incidentally said that his parents were going to bring his second uncle over to the capital this year.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were both stunned.

"What is your second uncle going to do here?" Father Zhou spoke.

It had been a long time since they saw their second son. Although second son was now a grandfather, Father Zhou still missed him a little.

He had seen the other sons. Just this second son, he hadn't. He was old now. More soft-hearted. This was human nature.

However, he didn't express it.

In comparison, Mother Zhou's feelings were much more abundant.

She found out that starting next year, old Fourth's family will construct an apartment building and will need supervision. That was why old Second was called over to be a supervising worker.

Mother Zhou's eyes reddened. She specially made a trip to the courtyard dwelling, grasped Lin Qing He's hand, and looked at her with her small touched eyes.

Lin Qing He couldn't bear this action of the little old lady and spoke, "Second Brother should probably be at home this time. I'll call back. Mother, want to chat with Second Brother?"

Mother Zhou said 'okay'.

After the phone connected, she asked for Second Brother to answer. Mother Zhou wiped tears for a long time. Second Brother choked up on his side and said that he wasn't filial. Later, he will come to the capital to show his filial piety to her and Father.

Although she cried, Mother Zhou was in a good mood. She was drove back by Zhou Qing Bai.

"It's truly a great honor that our old Zhou Family can marry in your wife. Qing Bai, you can't wrong your wife, understand? Or else your father and I will be first to not let you go." Mother Zhou didn't get out of the car and declared to him.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Mother, where did this come from?"

Where did Mother Zhou get this idea? There was a handful of divorce in the park. There was the east’s family and the west's family. It was either this one in disagreement or that one. Also, those with some money in their hands. They went out to raise a mistress. The wife find and divorce happen again.

A good family was torn apart.

Mother Zhou felt that she must give her son a good warning.

Zhou Qing Bai felt helpless and amused: "Mother, you think too much."

"It's fine that I overthink." Mother Zhou harrumphed: "Your father and I are both at this age. We won't be able to enjoy the happiness for more than a few years. If you are willing to let us live well, you should know what to do and what not to do."

Helpless and amused, Zhou Qing Bai sent his mother inside. It was getting late, so he drove home.

When he got back to the room with his wife, he retold his mother's warning.

"Why is Mother worried about you? With the way you are, you will be like living life without the sun without me. While me, I will face so many temptations. The youths outside can really make one's heart move." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai's face turned black. At the beginning, he wanted to tease. Unexpectedly, he got the truth out of his wife's heart!

"I'm not old either!" Zhou Qing Bai softly huffed.

Lin Qing He grinned: "After a few years, you will be in the fifty. Still, saying you're not old."

Zhou Qing Bai simply proved by action that he was really not old.

In the end, Lin Qing He was sleeping in Zhou Qing Bai's arms. Okay, okay, he wasn't old at all. He can go a couple of times a night.

Early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai focused on exercising.

His wife made him have a sense of mid-age man's crisis. Not from family pressure, but from whether he could continue to attract his wife.

Lin Qing He left him be and went to the translation studio after breakfast.

She left the task of finding the construction team to Third.

Third was 21 this year. He was still like a grown child. However, Lin Qing He's way of educating her sons was to spoil them.

At the age of 21, all these things were dumped to him.

He contacted the overseer, and negotiated when they were convenient. Finally, the work was scheduled to start next year.

Third brought back the drawings of the farmer house to show her.

There were seven floors in total, with three to five suite on each floor.

The three-suite ones were all relatively large. The five-suite ones were naturally smaller.

However, each had a standard balcony, bathroom, and kitchen. Even when it occupied a small area, everything was available.

After looking over it, Third couldn't help but remark: "It's a pity that such a good house is rented out."

"What is there to pity." Lin Qing He said, "Rent have to be paid every month."

As for the deposit, they will talk about it later. Lin Qing He intended on three to one ratio deposit. When the house is returned, one month's rent will be exempted as well as getting the deposit returned after confirming that there are no problems with the house.

But if there was a large mess, it went without saying, she won't be polite.

What state it is when they move in is what state they have to return to it in.

Lin Qing He felt that she was already transitioning to a landlord. What's more, she had the preparation ready.

"Our family is going to build so many farmer houses?" After Lin Qing He showed the other house's land to Third, Third was taken aback.

When did his family have so many houses?

"That house will be completed in a short time next year. See how it come out. If it is good, continue to use them. The wages will be settled in one phase by one phase. Never be in arrears." Lin Qing He stated.

Third looked at his mom: "Mom, with so many houses, the rent will add up to a huge sum in the future."

"That's right." Lin Qing He was slightly proud. She don't know if the business was going to be profitable or not in the future, but these real estates will definitely not lose money.

"I think I won't be able to spend all the money in this life even when I don't work in the future." Third showed a contented expression.

Lin Qing He sent a kick over: "These are your dad and mine. We will travel the world in the future and enjoy our own two-person world. Go chill wherever is cool. You don't have a share."

"So unfeeling. Only have my dad in your eyes and none of us." Third sighed.

Zhou Qing Bai just came back with Mi Mi when he heard this.

Third took his younger sister into arm. The two siblings grouped together and sought warmth: "Mi Mi, Mom will take Dad to travel around the world in the future. Saying that she doesn't want to take us with them."

"Third Elder Brother, don't be afraid. Mi Mi will give you chocolate." Little Mi Mi took out the imported liquor chocolate from her pocket and gave it to him.

"It's nice to have a younger sister." Third said with satisfaction.

"Travel around the world?" Zhou Qing Bai raised an eyebrow and looked at his wife.

"I will take you later." Lin Qing He cast a wink at him. Once their little daughter grows up, they will go.

Zhou Qingbai chuckled lightly. Then he turned on the TV. The familiar song of Journey to the West came out. The scene played was Tang Seng passing through the female country and began his love trial.

Chapter 695: Btts 695

Dark Mode

Zhou Wu Ni gave birth to Jiang Heng’s son in September.

The kid was said to be slightly over seventy jin. Zhou Wu Ni had spent a lot of effort in delivering him.

When the call came over, Lin Qing He was overjoyed. She asked Jiang Heng and found out Zhou Wu Ni was completely fine. The nanny had already be called, so there was basically no problem.

Lin Qing He got Third to go over with some supplements, as well as some small clothes that Zhou Si Ni gave.

Baby clothes didn’t need to be bought anymore. They grow up with each wind they encountered. Since there were other baby clothes, they don’t need to purposely spend the money.

Although Zhou Si Ni’s Yuan Yuan was a girl and Zhou Wu Ni’s was a son, they can still exchange the clothes.

Third came back after staying there for two days. He brought back a cheongsam Xue Mei Li bought for her.

Lin Qing He phoned Xue Mei Li: “You have a good eyesight.”

“What good eyesight? It’s because you have a good figure and matching aura. You can hold up any cheongsam.” Xue Mei Li smiled.

Lin Qing He grinned and talked to her about Zhou Wu Ni. Xue Mei Li spoke: “This year, she definitely can’t go to work. It’s better to go next spring. By that time, the baby will be much older. He can be weaned and fed mash. She can go back to work if she want.”

Compared with Zhou Wu Ni’s own mother-in-law, the second aunt, Xue Mei Li seem more like the mother-in-law. Her mother-in-law always thought about taking something good from her room home.

She chatted with Xue Mei Li. Afterward, she called Third Sister-in-law. The two sisters-in-law were also talking about Zhou Wu Ni’s birth.

Third Sister-in-law still sighed a little: “She have married so far. Even when I want to go and see, it all depends on the time.”

Her daughter married to a big place like Hai City. Although it was wonderful, she can’t see her often.

Now was the time when the shop was very busy. Third Brother had to collect the goods. Which was very tiring. She must help sell the goods. The children have to study, so they weren’t free.

So she can’t pull herself free. When it’s the end of the year, she might be able to go over and take a look.

Lin Qing He spoke, “Don’t worry about it now. It’s all fine.”

Third Sister-in-law smiled and then talked about Zhou Liu Ni.

Zhou Liu Ni came back yesterday. She strode back on high heels with flaming red lips and a handbag.

“She made a lot of money?” Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow and asked.

“I don’t know if she made a lot of money. But with the way she dressed up, she got a lot of criticism from others.” Third Sister-in-law commented.

Even though this was almost the nineties, it was still quite conservative in small towns and villages even when the major cities were more open.

After returning like this, people would secretively say that she didn’t know what was face. What’s more, due to her history in the village, they often wondered whether she had gone out to work in an unscrupulous industry.

Second Brother was driven mad by Zhou Liu Ni and told her to throw away those high heels and wipe her lips. How can Zhou Liu Ni, who was at the forefront of fashion, be willing?

This time when she went back, she gave her ex-husband a lot of money and insisted on taking her son back.

Her ex-husband’s family received 10,000 yuan from Zhou Liu Ni. Since she was successful, they gave her son.

However, Zhou Liu Ni didn’t know how to raise children. In her previous life, her son was a gangster. He was raised by this husband family. In this life, Zhou Kai and his brothers was able to become success, so why can’t her son?

Originally, she wanted to bring him up by herself even when she didn’t know how to. She just needed to provide food and money and it was enough right?

She was really not short of money now.

But when she heard her father say that he will go to the capital once the autumn harvest was over, she stuffed her father her son since she didn’t what to do.

What’s more, she also gave her father five thousand yuan and told her father to take him to the capital.

She didn’t know what went wrong even until now. Why did the fourth branch changed so much in this life from the previous life? Since those few have changed for the better, then let her son go to the capital city and also get better?

Second Brother was extremely furious with her. He was just mentioning it. He hadn’t thought of taking this grandson to the capital.

Lin Qing He hadn’t heard of this incident from Third Sister-in-law. It was Second Brother who called over to talk about it.

Second Brother stammered. His grandson was indeed not well raised by his ex-son-in-law. He also knew his daughter’s virtues. If his grandson stayed here, he would definitely not be promising in the future.

So he kind of wanted to take him with him.

“Then bring him over.” Lin Qing He said.

The reason for budging was due t looking upon Second Brother’s face. But it was only this one time.

Second Brother was relieved. Taking grandson over meant education was a problem. He got to get help from old Fourth’s wife.

Zhou Liu Ni wasn’t a responsible person. She had been like this since she was a child.

Before Second Brother made this call, she had already left. It was unknown where she went. Probably gone to make money again.

After the autumn harvest in the countryside, nothing held Second Brother in the village. So he called the capital city’s side. He didn’t know how to get there. Third had to come and bring him over.

Third came over and took the two grandpa and grandson pair to the capital by train.

When he saw Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, there was no need to describe Second Brother’s painful teary expression. Let’s just saying it kept flowing down.

Zhou Liu Ni’s son was called Zhou Gou Zi. Of course, Zhou Liu Ni dislikes this name and had changed his name to Zhou Kang.

Zhou Kang had a timid personality. Probably due to living a difficult life under the hand of a stepmother. His father wasn’t very capable. No need to mention his mom.

In the village, he was often bullied by other children.

But after coming here, it was different. There were new clothes to wear and delicious food. His great-grandfather and great-grandmother treat him well.

Later, when Zhou Liu Ni walked previous life’s road and got sentenced to life imprisonment. The grown-up Zhou Kang went to see her from afar.

When Zhou Liu Ni saw this well-dressed son, who was completely different from his hooligan way in the previous life, she felt it was fortunate that she got her father to take this son to the capital.

She still didn’t know if her fourth aunt was the same as her. She felt it wasn’t the same.

At least this dislikeable Fourth Aunt can seriously cultivate the younger generations.

She knew how unpromising Zhou Kang was. In his previous life, he was the mud that couldn’t stick on the wall.

But in this life, he had grown up so well.

She knew that these were Lin Qing He’s credits. Because she had called her father before. Most of the time she called to talk to her son. Her father or her grandparents would say Kang Kang wasn’t at home. He had gone to his fourth grandmother’s home.

Though her fourth aunt dislikes her and looked down on her, she didn’t despise her son.

Old Wang left with a smile in 1995.

In his life, he suffered a lot in the early days. Later, he recognized a godson and his life got better after that.

He has a godson, and his grandsons will give him his retirement. His old age is very happy, and there is nothing to miss.

His asset was a courtyard dwelling. That courtyard dwelling was rented out and had been managed by Zhou Qing Bai over the years.

Old Wang had transferred the courtyard dwelling a long time ago. It was under the name of the godson, Zhou Qing Bai. As for the god-grandsons, he had savings left. Of course, it wasn’t a lot. Everyone got five thousand yuan.

He gifted Lin Qing He an emperor jade ring. It was his prized collection for many years.

These were all done before he passed away. In addition, a will was made. It solemnly stated in the will that it was his godson and god-daughter-in-law who gave him old-age acre and sent him away. All these things will be inherited by them.

In fact, Lin Qing He didn’t know why old Wang made such a will.

Until later, in the ’00s. Old Wang’s son and daughter-in-law returned from overseas.

Back then, the couple didn’t die because of the bombing of the ship. That was because the couple failed to get on the ship in time. They hid in an old Chinese doctor’s house because of a sudden serious illness. It took a month before they set off again and left.

Old Wang didn’t tell anyone. He hadn’t believed that his son and daughter-in-law were dead for so many years. He had been waiting for them all these years. Waiting for them to come back, even he wasn’t in good health.

In the end, he couldn’t wait. The reason why he made a will was just to prevent the in-case.

Prevent his son from getting into conflicting with his godson.

He did dote his son. But if he was still alive for so many years and still didn’t come back to see him, then he was really cruel.

All the asset was left to the godson who took care of him and sent him off at the end of his life. Naturally, no one can say anything.

However, old Wang’s son and his daughter-in-law didn’t agree.

In the new millennium, how much was a courtyard dwelling in the capital? They didn’t do so good in the foreign country. How could they be willing to hand it over to Zhou Qing Bai like this?

So they went to court. In the end, the couple took their son back to the foreign country in disgrace.

With the old Wang’s will, even when they were biological relative, the court would not award them it.

Over the years, they had never fulfilled their obligation to support the elderly. Instead, the godson, Zhou Qing Bai had taken care of the elderly for more than ten years. Allowing the elderly to enjoy his twilight years and finally left with a smile.

The court won’t side with this couple.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai weren’t soft-hearted. With Zhou Family’s current development, a courtyard dwelling didn’t hold much importance in their eyes.

Just relying on the fact that their family came back and started the battle for property, then there was nothing to discuss.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou’s health were a little better than old Wang.

The couple lived to ’02. After witnessing the development and prosperity of the country today, they finally left with a smile. They were both at advanced age and died happily.

All the children and grandchildren came to see the two elders for the last time.

Zhou Qing Bai’s mood hadn’t been very high this year. Although his parents were old, he was still very shocked with their departure.

Lin Qing He took him out a month later. She took no one else. The couple went on a trip by themselves.

They traveled outside for more than a month before returning home.

Chapter 696: Btts 696

The history of Zhou family actually started after coming to the capital.

The first dumpling shop after they arrived in the capital. After the dumpling shop, their development went a little out of control.

In the '80s, their monthly income could range from thousands to tens of thousands. Especially in the late '80s, the monthly profit alone had ranged from dozen of thousands to two dozen of thousands.

They owed a lot to the bank when they bought the 80,000-square-foot piece of land outside the capital. There was no worry that they couldn't pay it back.

Since the '90s, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai have started to apartment building and farmers homes. Specially reserved for renting out.

They left the supervision to Second Brother. The construction and quality were solid. So they didn't worry about it at all.

A dozen farmer homes had been built one after another. Some weren't high, only have seven floors. Some had thirteen floors.

Rents in the '90s weren't expensive. Still, even when they weren't expensive, when collecting this many buildings, the rents were limitless.

Building these buildings required a lot of money. Even though the 90s weren't as pricey as later generations, it was still not cheap.

In '91, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went to Hainan together.

They had made a fortune over there. They laid a solid economic foundation for the family's future business.

In '91, commercial housing was only one thousand or so per meter square. The premium ones were over 2,000. It was only a year's time. After '92, it directly skyrocketed to few thousand yuan. Even over five thousand.

What kind of acceleration was this?

Of course, in '93, it will rise to more than 7,000. However, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn’t stay long. They bought 20 properties in '91 and held onto them. When it increase in '92, they simply sold them.

After this transfer, the liquid asset in their hand was oozing with oil.

As for the subsequent big gains, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't earn it. After leaving in '92, they didn't go to Hainan again.

As for the climate there, Zhou Qing Bai liked it.

So in the '00, the couple travelled again after the lawsuit with Uncle Wang's son. They bought a piece of land and built a villa.

The area of this villa wasn't small. There was a large swimming pool inside. The other scenery was elegant. The most important thing was that the real estate weren't expensive at this side anymore after experiencing the bubble in the '90s.

After the establishment of such a villa, it needed to be specially managed by someone. That way, they can go on vacation there when they have free time, especially in winter.

It was due to earning a sum from here, they cleared the previous loan. In the mid-90s, more than a dozen peasant houses were built. The farms in the suburbs of the capital began to be encircled and built.

That piece of land was relatively barren and needed to be nurtured. Second Brother understood these things very well.

These were all left to him to instruct people to do it. He didn't need to get his hand dirty. Just command. It took a full two years to make that piece of land particularly fertile.

Then chicken farms, pig farms, and even a small lake for fish, shrimp and ducks were built.

In addition, there were cattle, sheep, donkeys, and even horses.

Zhou Qing Bai got Zhou Kai to introduce seven or eight retired soldiers to work here. Not only for these, but also for the safety of the farm.

After the farm was set up, Lin Qing He began to sell vegetables. She simply named it 'Grandpa Zhou', and opened a chain of grocery shops.

They were all organic vegetables, without chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

'Grandpa Zhou' either sell nothing or something. If they sell, it must be organic fruits, vegetables, chicken, duck, fish and eggs. All of which were produced by conventional farmers.

The 80,000-square-foot farm wasn't a joke. A lot of soldiers were employed.

Moreover, Lin Qing He had indeed put in a huge investment. She had set up a farmer's house on the farm, specially for the workers to live in.

There were dormitories for singles. If they were married, the couple can apply to live separately.

There was a cooking Auntie on the dining side of the farm. She was one of the soldier's mother. Her culinary skills was excellent. After interviewing with Lin Qing He, Lin Qing He let her come over.

The whole farm was very impressive. Every day two or three trucks were needed for delivery.

In winter, the vegetables were in the greenhouse. So there was no worry about not having work.

The large farm on the outskirts was very famous. Later, many people wanted to visit it. The school even organized groups to visit it.

Lin Qing He had no objection. The premise was that they weren't allowed to casually trample on the farm. However, they were all children and didn't follow the rules. So Lin Qing He refused to let the visit be free of charge.

As long as they went in, they have to show tickets. What's more, even paying the ticket fee, they can't arbitrarily trample around on the farm. Once it is discovered, they can go back wherever they came from. There was no refund.

Farm land acquisition was very successful. Especially when everyone was starting to pursue natural lifestyle.

‘Grandpa Zhou’ chain stores were quite famous in the capital. Basically every day’s goods were sold out.

After the establishment of the farm and the stabilization of the 'Grandpa Zhou' industry, the economic situation of Zhou Family was worry-free.

Other businesses were doing well. Later, there were developers who needed to demolish and develop real estate. It happened that one of Zhou Qing Bai's factory was located there. So he was compensated a lot of money.

Other factories were also eyed on by the developers. Zhou Qing Bai’s wallet gotten bigger. Every time the couple went to a place, they will choose a particularly good location to buy it. Next time they come to travel, they can directly go there to live. There was no need to live in a hotel.

There were really many properties under the couple's name. And the number of buildings built later was a scarily large amount.

Sons, daughters-in-laws, grandchildren, and of course the youngest daughter, Zhou Mi were all within the scope of inheritance.

However, neither Zhou Qing Bai nor Lin Qing He transferred any property to these younger generation yet.

Even so, these things will be left to the younger generation.

According to Zhou Gui Lai's words, being their grandchildren was like being born with a golden key.

The starting point of this birth was the end point for many people who had struggled for a lifetime.

But this wasn't wrong.

A whole set of farmer houses in a place like the capital. What kind of assets it was? Let's not say struggling for one lifetime, even two or three lifetimes wasn't enough to achieve it.

However, these younger generation have them right after they were born. Even when it wasn't transferred their ownership yet. But their grandparents pass, it will be left to them.

The premise was that they must be promising.

In the end, Lin Qing He was still Lin Qing He. She didn't want to answer the sentence 'rich can't last over three generations'. The grandchildren's education was very strict.

Which resulted in these grandchildren liking grandfather and being afraid of grandmother.

But their grandmother was astounding. For example, when playing games, they like to team up with their grandmother. Killing all sides was quite exhilarating.

Chapter 697: Btts 697

Zhou Kai entered the camp at the age of 19. Since then, he had climbed up. When he was 30 years old, he had already taken the position of a major.

His future was truly unlimited.

But don't know why, Zhou Kai occasionally had these dreams.

In his dream, he became a person without a proper career He led his two younger brothers into the dark. The kind of path that was dark all the way.

He even dreamed that he was finally executed because of taking the wrong path in life.

When the bullet hit, he immediately awakened. Although he knew it was a dream, he was still very scared.

In fact he didn't know why he could have such a thrilling dream.

He had never taken an incorrect path and had followed the party's orders and directions strictly.

The good thing was that he taken this dream as an early warning after having it once. He told himself to remember never take the wrong path anytime and anywhere.

Zhou Kai's own life was going very smoothly. It can be regarded as smooth sailing. From time to time, he will talk to his old friends on the phone.

His old friend was Han Xu Jie, who married to a girl named Zhong Qing. The two lived happily and gave birth to a genius son.

Zhou Kai didn't envy Han Xu Jie being sent straight to the province. He envied his old friend's family for having such a son.

He and Weng Mei Jia's son wasn't unwise. Just can't be compared with theirs.

The cleverness of other was used for the right way. The cleverness of his son was used for mischievious things.

Since the age of three, he had been an existence that dogs hate to see. From the age of five, cats and dogs hide away at the first sight of him. This was simply what one would called cats and dogs terrified at the scent.

Since the age of seven, what Weng Mei Jia and Zhou Kai do the most often was apologizing to those who knocked on the door.

The brat was too naughty. Zhou Kai had often whipped him with a belt.

He really wasn't the kind to hit children. His dad had never hit him and his brothers since he was young. Now that he was a dad, how can he hit them?

But there was really no other way. Not hitting can't do. Zhou Kai used to think that he was unruly. He was mischievous when he was a child. Though he was mischievous, he had never been so disobedient.

When he was a kid, his mom would use a meal to make not so naughty. If he dared to be overly naughty, his mom would make good food and then get him to stand in the corner and watch his brothers eat. The torture couldn't be any more terrible.

However, this kid didn't care. He was born with a golden key. He was not a glutton like they were when they were young. Can't even tempt him at all. So he had no choice but to hit.

However, hitting was useful. The brat's bones became too resilient.

In the end, he had no other option. He called his parents and directly sent him to the capital.

After his departure, the whole camp felt that the air was fragrant. The cats and dogs all came out for a stroll.

Zhou Kai's son was called Zhou Ju.

Lin Qing He just called this grandson little Ye Ma as his temper was indeed wild enough.

So as soon as he arrived, Grandmother Lin Qing He and Grandfather Zhou Qing Bai took him with them on their travel while it was summer vacation. After returning from the trip, little Ye Ma behaved more.

Because his grandparents promised him, as long as he is obedient, they will take him with them on their travel.

He went off to school to study. He behaved for a semester. Only fought three times at school, which was considered a great improvement.

Have to say, little Ye Ma preferred to be in the capital. He didn't like to go to the camp.

The capital was a lot of fun. In summer, his grandfather would take him to swim. In winter, he would take him to ice-skating.

Of course, his most favorite was the farm in the suburbs.

Every week, he must go there on his day off. He went over to ride horses and to feed horses. Riding oxen and donkeys was fine too. He did it all.

What's more, there were also two little brothers who were resistant to beatings. They happily played with him as they were more resistant to beatings.

Little Ye Ma loved the environment of the farm. It was very spacious. When he came here in the morning, he usually go back at night. Don’t know where all this energy came from. The energy was extremely vigorous.

When talking on the phone with his parents, he told his parents that he won't go back there. It was very boring. The place was small and there was nothing fun. He liked the capital city.

There were so many things to play.

For example, in his grandparent's courtyard dwelling. His grandfather raised a few talking mynas and parrots. He liked to teach them to talk.

In short, this side was better. The camp was bad. He didn't want to go back. If his parents are free, they can come to the capital to see him.

Very carefree. None of chick feeling attached to its bird's nest.

Although he was a mischievous bear, he was a stinky boy with a sense of justice. Just very kindergarten-like. He was very easy to sort when his fur was smoothed the right way.

He didn't care if one beat him, scolds him or even stop his pocket money. But if he was told he won't be taken along on the next trip and he will not be taken to the farm next week, then he won't dare. He will restrain himself a lot more.

As the eldest grandson of Zhou Family, Lin Qing He didn't want to grow him into a greenhouse flower. Even when he was wild, it wouldn't matter as long as he walked the right path.

Little Ye Ma got along with his grandfather. However, he was a little afraid when his grandmother have a scornful expression.

Because his grandmother was the biggest in the family. His grandmother said one, no one would dare to say two. She was even worse than him. If she was really provoked, she can do what she says. Won't let him play anything. Nor take him when going somewhere.

As a result, Lin Qing He often complained to Zhou Qing Bai in private that he spoiled his grandson to no end.

If little Ye Ma was a son, Zhou Qing Bai would definitely not agree. Closer with a generation gap wasn't a joke. Zhou Qing Bai liked this grandson very much.

He was a bit naughty. Still, he can attract people's doting.

When little Ye Ma was sent to the capital, his great-grandparents were still alive. The two elderly also loved him dearly like he was the root of their life.

To put it bluntly, he looked exactly like his dad when he was a child.

Little Ye Ma mentally commented that he didn't want to be like that tyrant dad.

Though he was naughty when he was a child, he gradually became sensible as he grew up. Especially when he entered high school. He was 1.85 meters tall. With his parents’ genes, he would definitely not be less than 1.9 meters in the future.

After growing up, little Ye Ma was really sensible and filial.

In the past, his grandparents took him out to play. Once he grew up, he took his grandparents out to travel. Always during the summer vacation.

Of course, when going, his siblings from his second uncle and third uncle's family joined.

Little Ye Ma, who had the conscious of being the eldest brother, took care of them. He handled all the bills when they go out. They only need to be responsible for eating, drinking, and having fun.

After entering military academy, little Ye Ma learned from his dad and followed his dad's footsteps.

Zhou Family's huge gate will need him to support it in the future.

Chapter 698: Btts 698

Zhou Xuan's previous wish was to be a scholar.

Just teaching in Bei University like his mom was enough. There wasn't any big aspiration.

Later he dated a heiress. Although it can be said that it was successful pursue, it was more like the heiress, He Mian Mian who pursued him instead.

In fact, he loved He Mian Mian. Like deeply love kind.

Although he hadn't said it before, he knew very well that there was still a gap in difference with He Family. Even when his own conditions weren't bad at all,

After all, one was in politics and the other was in business. Since ancient times, the status of merchants had been relatively low. So he had embarked on the road of politics.

At the beginning, he did it to be worthy of his beloved heiress. Afterward, he really liked the situation he was in. Whether it managing the road or improving the local public order, he fell in love with his profession.

It must be fate. He and Han Xu Jie were assigned to the same provincial city.

He took the literary road and Han Xu Jie took the martial art road. Still, the two people have the same philosophy, which was to wipe out the bad social influence and give the people a bright future.

He indeed accomplished it with Han Xu Jie. The two tacitly cooperated and the entire province's environment was excellent.

He and He Mian Mian had a wedding banquet when he was 24 years old.

Originally, Zhou Xuan had planned for it at the age of twenty-six at the earliest. As for the marriage certificate, the two of them had already got it sorted at the early age of twenty-two.

It was just that no one at home knew.

The wedding banquet was held at the age of twenty-four because He Mian Mian became pregnant by accident.

It was just one time. The one time they couldn't help it and had no contraception. So the two healthy individual picked up a baby.

So, they can only set up the banquet when they went home during the New Year.

They had to take out the marriage certificate and explained that it was just organizing a wedding banquet. The two of them legalized the marriage two years ago.

The two families were put under control. After this, it wasn't difficult to understand the behavior of the two people sticking together and the husband sing, the wife follow action.

Zhou Xuan birthed a daughter. The baby girl He Mian Mian wished for.

She looked extraordinarily cute. With Han Xu Jie and Zhong Qing's genius son, they were considered childhood sweethearts.

After Han Xu Jie and Zhong Qing were matched by Lin Qing He back then, the relationship was tied very fast. Because the feeling was exposed by Lin Qing He, the two didn't have so many misunderstandings and twists.

They came together naturally.

The married the first year and gave birth to a son the second. He was two years older than Zhou Xuan and He Mian Mian's daughter. An elder brother from next door.

This genius elder brother from next door had been very cool since he was a child.

Of course, as the son of the male lead and female lead, how could he someone ordinary. Since he was a child, he had been the proud son of heaven. A cool little brother.

It was just that the cool little brother couldn't withstand against the doll-like little sister from the house next door. Since little, she had been running behind him.

He showed a cold expressionless face to everyone. But only to the little sister from next door, he was like a melted spring snow. His only little bit of gentleness was given to this little sister.

But when she was in high school, this little sister had teen love. What's more, when she was cheated and abandoned by the classmate who held her hands, she cried sorrowfully. Weeping, she came to look for him.

Only then, he knew about it. His face went dark at once. But seeing her crying so sad, he didn't scold her. Just told her not to fall in love early and study hard every day.

Elder Brother Han Xi was really bad. She was so sad and he still said that. Even more like a class teacher than her class teacher.

Later, Zhou Yan knew why her Elder Brother Han Xi from next door was so angry about her teen love.

When she was in her freshman year, he went to her college to see her. She was definitely going to do her best as the host and took him around.

Elder Brother Han Xi asked her if she had a boyfriend?

She really didn't have one at that time. Although there someone chasing after her, she didn't plan to accept. He wasn't the type she liked.

She gave her elder brother Han Xi the truth. Then she was dragged behind a big tree by her elder brother Han Xi and got kissed until she nearly blacked out before get let go by her elder brother Han Xi.

After letting her go, he looked at her with his eyes glowing green and stated; putting a mark on her first to say she was taken.

Zhou Yan was stunned. She regarded him as her elder brother, while he wanted to mark her!

But... But her heart beats so fast. She had never seen this side of Elder Brother Han Xi.

She pushed him away and ran away with her face covered.

Later, he would come over every week. Coming so frequently that everyone around her knew of his existence.

There was no need to say anything in particular. It naturally spread.

School flower, Zhou Yan had a boyfriend and they were childhood sweethearts who grew up together.

He was tall and handsome. Of course, they didn't know about his identity as the governor's son.

Just his appearance and figure alone was enough to shoo away all the flowers and grasses around Zhou Yan.

In the days to come, Zhou Yan couldn't figure it out. When did he start to think about her in that way?

She didn't know. She had always treated him like her elder brother.

They went through the phase of two little innocent playmates to campus romance and then to putting on a wedding dress. Everything seemed so natural.

Toward the two's matters, both families' parents were delighted to see it happen. They didn't object at all.

Even when her grandmother heard about it, there was no objection after meeting Han Xi.

Since they grew up together, there was no need to mention the feeling. So the relationship with Han Xi after marriage was very strong. The two knew each other too well.

Especially when Han Xi treated her, Zhou Yan felt that she was always eaten to death by him. She sometimes wanted to be angry, but he always had a way to make her happy.

Zhou Yan felt that her life seem to fall into place.

Zhou Yan didn't give birth so quickly after marriage. She felt that she was still a child. How could she possibly have a child so soon?

But there were always accidents. When she got married at the age of 26, she became pregnant because of an accident.

It was exactly the same as when her parents had her.

Now it happened, what else can they do? It went without saying she can only give birth. And it was a son. He was considered to be first of the next generation in old Zhou Family.

Little Ye Ma a.k.a Zhou Ju wasn't as fast as her. He didn't get married and have a child until he was in his 30s.

Second had a smooth path in politics. Because of his good political performance, he was transferred back to the capital in '07 and took over his father-in-law's position.

With his old father-in-law's lifetime of network, he would have no worry as long as he knew what he was doing. His future will definitely be bright.

After being transferred back to the capital, there were more opportunities to connect with his parents. It will no longer be like when he was outside. Sometimes he didn't have the chance come back once in a whole year.

He admired his parents. It had only been a few years and the family had developed to this level.

Even in this huge capital city, they were a veritable wealthy family.

Chapter 699: Btts 699

Eldest gone into the army. Second was in politics. The youngest son, Zhou Gui Lai chose to be in business.

When his dad opened a dumpling shop in the past, his wish was to open a dumpling factory by himself in the future and become the dumpling king.

But then his mind changed and he didn't make dumplings like his dad.

At the end of the '80s, he opened the first wine shop in partnership with his second brother-in-law. Then he opened the second shop in partnership with his mom.

Both wine shops were very profitable. Especially after they got familiar with the operation. What's more, this kid had wide connections. Don't know where he got acquainted with some people in the society. He went to open a bar with others.

The bar was later blocked. Not for any particular reason. It was because of some fights. Still, Third didn't suffer any loss. The operation of the bar almost opened up a new world for him. This kid got into the bar industry.

He partnered with his second brother-in-law. If not, he started it by himself. In the 1990s, the money was really profitable.

It was just that his mom would clip his ears to lecture him from time to time. She won't recognize him as her son if he dared to get involved in wicked things.

Third grew up with a good education. There was indeed none of those wicked things in his bar. The bar was just a bar.

Even so, it was extremely profitable.

His wine shop chain had increased one by one. Before his parents knew it, there were dozens of chain stores in the capital.

His parents only knew to ask because they happened to see one here and one there when they were out. It was unknown when it began and end up opening so many.

This hooligan Third's romance was a bit messed up.

When he was in his early twenties, he thought about marrying a wife. But from the age of twenty-three, he didn't want to marry a wife at all.

Just wanted to play.

Even Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't know that he had a history with a certain '90s actress.

This womanizer didn't settle down until he was thirty years old. He married a wife, which he found himself.

She was also from a big family in the capital. However, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai weren't very pleased. Because that family wasn't very good and the reputation was terrible. They came over after washing white.

Using the golden basin to wash hand was still using the golden basin to wash hands. Still, it was unproper to show.

It was just that the girl was indeed a good girl. According to Lin Qing He's words, she was eaten to death by her third.

The other party was still heiress. When they got married, her dowry was car. Besides that, there were a lot of other things. One can tell that they were very satisfied with Zhou Gui Lai as their son-in-law.

With Zhou Family's current financial resources and connections, they still can't shake Zhou Family's side even when they have some strength. Therefore, after Third's wedding both lived their own life despite in-law families.

Only Zhou Gui Lai and his would interact with both families.

In comparison, Lin Qing He was closer to her eldest daughter-in-law's family and second daughter-in-law's family.

Of course, Lin Qing He didn't treat this third daughter-in-law badly. All received equal treatment. It was just, she didn't socialize with her maternal family much.

Eldest and Second both have established career and adhered to the family planning policy. So they only had one child.

While, Third didn't have so many concerns.

He simply over-birth. The first child was a son. However, Third wanted a daughter, so the couple went for another child. Unfortunately, it was still a son.

In order to over-birth this son, they had spent more than 100,000 yuan. If not, they couldn't achieve their wish.

Third was envious of his second brother.

However, Third still benefited. Because having one more child, it meant inheriting more assets in the future.

Of course this was all matter of the future.

The two sons were also troublemakers.

Although they weren't as naughty as their eldest cousin brother, they weren't much better either. After the marriage, Third's family moved out. Although they would come every day, they still went out to live by themselves.

It was said that the parents in the community took their children and left when they saw the two boys from his family.

What should else could they do beside taking them away? It can't letting them stay and get beaten by the two?

Don't know who these boys of this generation inherited their genes from. They were really scary.

They will be sensible when they grow up. But before the age of fifteen, people and dogs disliked them.

The main point was that they were particularly able to fight. No matter whether it was Eldest's little Ye Ma or Third's two boys, they were the kind who dare to fight with two or three.

If such a kid wasn't suppress and educated a bit, he will surely cause havoc when he grows up.

Herding sheep ah! Herding one was still herding. Herding two was also herding. Eldest's little Ye Ma were sent over at the time. So Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went on a trip with these carrot heads.

They ate delicious food and had fun. They make them happy for a while. Once they come back, they'll remember travelling was very fun and want to go with their grandparents the next time.

Like this, they had a weakness. Not be obedient? Then they won't take them on their trip in the future. Let them play in the mud at home.

If a child was really naughty, the adults must educate them well. Not choosing to let them go wild.

Got to suppress a bit. When they grow up, they won't dare to cause all kind of havoc.

It was worth mentioning that Lin Qing He especially disliked Third Daughter-in-law's dad's method of teaching when it came to educating her Third's two sons.

Because she heard from her two grandsons that their grandpa praised them for beating people well.

Originally they were from black background. After washing white, it still couldn't hide that banditry.

It was enough that they were like this. And they dare to teach her grandsons the wicked ways! How could she agree? She just told Third Daughter-in-law to take two children back to her maternal home less.

For this reason, that side made a call over.

Third Daughter-in-law wasn't the only child, so the two grandchildren weren't actually scarce. What made them rare was that these two grandsons inheriting the good genes of Zhou family.

They looked pretty. Strong and healthy. In addition, they were extraordinarily cute. Zhao Family naturally favored these two grandsons.

Lin Qing He refused to budge a step on the phone. Although she wasn't so rude, she had directly told that side to not to interfere with the education of the children.

Zhao Family's position wasn't low, but Zhou Family wasn't someone they can look down on. So they admit that they were wrong and will definitely not say that next time.

But let the children go over.

Since Zhao Family corrected their attitude, she let the matter drop. However, in the end, Lin Qing He wasn't satisfied after all.

Despite her dissatisfaction, she didn't stop the grandsons from going to their maternal grandparents' house.

Third Daughter-in-law probably sensed it. She basically didn't dare to talk about her maternal family's affairs in front of mother-in-law. In the end, her mother-in-law didn't have any prejudice against her. What her two sisters-in-law had, she also had.

Chapter 700: Btts 700

As the youngest of the second generation of Zhou Family, Zhou Mi's seniority was very high.

Whether it was Wang Yuan Family's twins or Zhou San Ni's Pang Pang, they had to call her Aunt even when they are older than her.

Undoubtedly, Zhou Mi was born in a honeypot. There was basically nothing that blocked her merry mood since she was a child.

And because the family conditions were too good, Lin Qing He was worried that her mental quality was too bad. So she heartlessly sent little Mi Mi to the army where her elder brother was.

She intended to let her stay there for a while.

For this matter, her father, who had never be in conflict with her mom, was angry with her mom for the first time. It was said that he ignored her mom for a whole night.

Thinking about it was a little funny.

In the end, she was sent over.

It was impossible for Zhou Mi to say that she wasn't suffering nor tired during that period. She was a little princess from childhood. Until she was seven years old, her dad still held her.

A veritable pearl in the palm. To be suddenly thrown into the army, how could she not feel uncomfortable?

But in the end, she was the daughter of Zhou Family. It was difficult. She had secretly shed tears at night on a few occasion.

But persisting through the initial period, she had completely adapted to it. What's more, she fell in love with this kind of training.

Although she was more tanned after returning, she still missed the time in the army.

It was only half a year. Still, all aspects of the body have improved a lot. Now, she can fight with an adult man one-on-one and can beat the other party to the ground.

Zhou Family's good girl and a pearl in her palm was brutally destroyed by Lin Qing He. She became a self-reliant girl.

During the six months she went to the camp, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had visited. Went two or three times. However, Zhou Mi didn't know. Zhou Qing Bai's eyes were red.

Lin Qing He wanted to laugh when she thought of it. The biggest weakness of this tough guy was his youngest daughter. He was really afraid of her falling when holding in his hands.

It was because he overly spoiled her that she had no choice but to take this action.

After Mi Mi graduated, she went to work. She didn't work for her family. She went to find a job by herself.

She studied finance and it wasn't hard to find a job.

Lin Qing He thought that it was a good idea to go to work by herself. After all, work was a great way to train people.

However, she expected a domineering president came to knocking on the door soon after she started working.

According to Lin Qing He, he was a domineering president. While according to Zhou Qing Bai, he was a foolish youth. A blockhead.

His family was rich. Not only were they rich, they were also top wealthy family of the capital. Lin Qing He had heard of his family's brand.

But he was a man of pleasure.

When he pursued over for the first time, it was encountered by Third. Third directly beaten him up.

Because Third had heard of this hooligan boy. It was said that he had raised a mistress. What's more, he change one once a month. The shelf life wasn't more than a month.

How could this kind of good be worthy of his baby sister?

It wasn't only Zhou Gui Lai who thinks this way. Zhou Qing Bai too. There was no room for consideration.

Of course, the mom, Lin Qing He thought so too.

But this kid was a particularly thick faced. At every corner, he can get related with Zhou Family.

He did have a somewhat distant relative relationship with Third's wife's family.

Zhou Mi thought that this kind of difficulty wasn't a difficulty. But in the face of such a brazen man, she finally resigned.

But the entanglement had just begun.

That kid didn't act decent before. But after getting to know Zhou Mi, those flowery news hardly appeared again.

It showed an intention to turn a new leaf.

The kid's surname was Wang. Wang was a very common surname here in the capital. It was also the same surname as Wang Yuan, but the weren't related.

His name was Wang Yi.

Wang Yi was an idler in the Wang family. But now his change wasn't small. Wang Family had entrusted the distant relative, Zhao Family to mediate.

But what was there to say? Was Zhou Family's princess someone like Wang Yi can marry?

Putting aside the sesame-sized peach blossom news and talk about himself, what ability did he have to marry the little princess of Zhou Family?

Without Wang Family, what would Wang Yi be?

Lin Qing He was particularly clean-cut and direct. After receiving a call from Zhao Family, these words straightforwardly deflected them.

It also showed the attitude of Zhou Family. Even when Wang Family had a good background, Zhou Family didn't care.

What kind of family was Zhou Family now? How can they let their daughter marry for business? So it was directly rejected.

But Wang Yi didn't give up. This kid went out to start a company by himself. He had no experience at all and lost everything. Of course, his compensation had little effect on the family.

Still, Wang Yi's self-confidence received an unprecedented blow.

He seemed to understand that without the support of Wang Family, he didn't even amount to a fart.

It was precisely because he understood that, he submerged himself in alcohol for a few days. Afterward, some unknown muscle cramped and he started from the grassroots level. There was no news from him.

Zhou Family thought that this was the end of the matter. However, within three years, this kid stood in front of Zhou Mi again.

At that time, Zhou Mi had just gotten a boyfriend. Zhou Family's rules were strict. At most, they can hold hands. Still, Zhou Mi was dating with the aim of marriage.

Who could have known that he had cheated. What's more, with a best friend she knew.

Such a cliché thing actually appeared in her world.

Zhou Mi had taken a blow. When Wang Yi appeared, it was at Zhou Mi' lowest point.

Although she was down, Zhou Mi didn't have a good impression of Wang Yi. She simply put him on the blacklist with her scum ex-boyfriend.

But the saying, 'great female fear pestering romeo' wasn't false.

Wang Yi had been pursuing her for full eight years. After he met her at the age of 22, he began to clean himself up.

After that, he struggled alone for three years and set up a company that didn't depend on his family. The annual profit exceeded one million. Which wasn't much in the eyes of a wealthy family like them.

Later, the company expanded. There was also a game development company under his name and the profits were very substantial.

After tailing around with Zhou Mi for a few years, Zhou Mi had enough of him in the end. She took him over to do systematic physical examination. After getting the physical examination report that stated he was illness-free and was still healthy, Zhou Mi nodded for some unknown reason.

Wang Yi, the prodigal son, finally embraced the beauty. But from the beginning to the end, his father-in-law and mother-in-law found him unpleasing to the eye.

It was only after he behaved very well after marriage and the grandson was born did they show him any good face.

Chapter 701: Btts 701

Earlier, Lin Qing He had wanted match Gang Zi to her maternal niece, Lin Xiu. However, the two didn't need her to match them. At some unknown time, the two of them quietly dated by themselves.

Later, Lin Qing He noticed that the atmosphere between the two people seemed to be different and asked about it.

And discovered that it had been happening for almost two months!

Although Lin Qing He reprimanded her maternal niece, there was nothing else.

She watched Gang Zi grow up. He was a hard-working and diligent. In the future, he won't do badly.

In the early '90s, Gang Zi couldn't afford to buy a house. He bought a commercial house of more than 80 square meters in the mid-'90s. The location was very good. He spent 160,000 yuan.

It was almost all of Gang Zi's net worth.

Gang Zi and Lin Xiu married in the same year the house was bought.

Lin Qinghe took care of the furniture for them. The whole set of furniture were treated as her wedding gifts for them.

The two were blissful after marriage. Lin Xiu still worked as an accountant at Lin Qing He's side. As for Gang Zi, he set up a stall for two more years. Then he didn't continue to set up stalls anymore.

After 'Grandpa Zhou' chain store went into operation, he directly became the manager of a few "Grandpa Zhou' shops and began to receive his salary.

Still his luck was good. Didn’t he buy a store before? That store was demolished and the area was used to build a road. So he was compensated a lot.

With this money, Gang Zi changed for another shop. A particularly good shop. Then he went over to study in his maternal aunt's dried good shop for more than half a month. After that, he came out and opened a dried good shop by himself.

He collected the goods from his maternal aunt's shop, which was very convenient.

His luck was really good. The shop hadn't opened for long. In less than half a year, a new market was built over there.

So Gang Zi made a fortune. It was definitely a good profit. One can tell since he went to get the goods twice a month.

He and Lin Xiu had a daughter. The family of three lived happily.

Xu Sheng Qiang had married a wife. She was a local citizen in the capital. She wasn't pretty but she was very capable inside and outside.

It was Lin Qing He who introduced her to him.

Later, the two married and gave birth to a son. Lin Qing He got Xu Sheng Qiang couple to buy a house in the late '90s.

She didn't pitch in but gave a proof of income. She told them to go to the bank for a loan on their own. Then they can slowly repay it later.

Speaking of Xu Sheng Qiang, there was another thing worth mentioning. His elder sister, Xu Sheng Mei.

Later, his elder sister Xu Sheng Mei divorced again and never married again. But she didn't mingle bad at all. Only had a poor reputation.

Because she later matched with an old man who was more than 20 years older than her. His son was older than her and still she went to be a stepmother.

Out of the second generation, Zhou Er Ni married the best.

She married Wang Yuan. Although Wang Yuan was rich and powerful, he wasn't a playboy. He had a very strong relationship with Zhou Er Ni. The twins were sent abroad to study.

The two of them couldn't be any more carefree.

Zhou Si Ni had also married well. She married Weng Guo Dong, who had an iron rice bowl. Which was safe and stable and their social status wasn't low.

After Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo went out on their own, their business wasn't as good as Lin Qing He's side. Still, it wasn't bad either.

The couple had bought a flat at the end of the '90s. It was more than 100 square meters. Still, they bought it in full.

According to Zhou San Ni's statement, after buying this flat, she can feel at ease.

Zhou Wu Ni settled in Hai City. Jiang Heng took care of the business in Hai City. The two got dual income. They had borrowed Lin Qing He’s place to stay until '02. Only then, they went out to buy a house by themselves.

The one that had the best relationship with Lin Qing He was Zhou Xiao Mei.

Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin came together a the beginning thanks to her. Later, they lived happily. All four children were college students.

Of course, with Lin Qing He's support, Zhou Xiao Mei paid a down payment for the four siblings. Then she told them to go to work by themselves and repay the loan for their own house.

Anyone in the capital basically had at least one house of their own.

So when the real estate here in the capital turned over, all these young people grinned ear to ear.

Fortunately, they bought it early. Otherwise can they still afford it? A small house was worth millions, which was a sky-high price.

Everyone in Zhou Family had it stable in the capital. No matter what, they didn't need to rent a house. They were at the forefront and all have their own houses.

Later, Mother Weng, this in-law family, also bought a house under Lin Qing He's suggestion.

Because the clothing business wasn't do very good, it was better to buy a house to rent out. There was income every month.

Of course, because the shop was bought by herself in the past, there was no rental payment required. Mother Weng wasn't worried about losing money. So the couple's life was relatively secure.

They were all covered by social insurance. There was no cost to see a doctor and take medicine.

The development in their hometown was also very good.

Third Brother had changed his motorcycle to a truck and opened another shop. Still, he couldn't compare to Third Brother Lin in the end.

Third Brother Lin bought two houses in the county city. When the two houses were bought, one was 30,000 to 40,000 yuan. Later, it rose to 100,000 yuan for one. Still, Third Brother Lin didn't sell it. He held on to it.

Even when Third Brother didn't know, he revealed it to his third sister, Lin Qing He.

He will leave it to his two sons in the future.

Both of Third Brother Lin's sons were also doing business in the county city. They were considered to have inherited their father's profession.

Zhou Xia was also living well. While, Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law had never seen each other again for the rest of their entire lives. The money was sent back every month.

Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law were almost the winners in life. They are cadres in the village and their days were vibrant.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai lived to their nineties.

When Lin Qing He got up that morning, Lin Qing He had a hunch. She was at this age, how could she not have an idea?

Lin Qing He smilingly told Zhou Qing Bai: "My space is gone. I think it's almost time for me."

Zhou Qing Bai just grasped her hand and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid. I will be with you."

Lin Qing He left in the afternoon. She had departed very peacefully. All the children came over.

Zhou Qing Bai passed his final words.

There wasn't much to instruct. Because their age was high, the family property that should be divided were divided and the will that should be made were made.

So after giving his final words, Zhou Qing Bai took his wife's hand and lay down beside her slowly. Before he died, he only said: "Wife, I'm coming. It's dark underneath, I'll accompany you. Don't be afraid."

Table of Contents

1: Personal Interspatial Space part1
2: Personal Interspatial Space part2
3: Personal Interspatial Space part3
4: Personal Interspatial Space part4
5: Three villain sons
6: Mold and pinch
7: Big White Bun?
8: Egg & Lean Pork Congee
9: Sound bitchy
10: Well Made Foundation
11: Zhou Family's Affair
12: Need to buy it sooner or later
13: Siren-like
14: Unresponsible Mother
15: Long-term Meat Coupons
16: Tighten your belt to live
17: Private Little Treasury
18: Little Saving At Home
19: Number one wealth dissipating woman
20: Pan-fried sweet potato cake
21: Being excessive
22: County City Shopping Battle
23: Coal Stove
24: Nothing Left
25: The Best Mother in the Village
26: Food distribution, buying grain
27: Sesame Pork Ribs Congee

28: Hoarding firewood & remaining indoor during winter

29: Acknowledged as the best meat
30: Pickled Eggs
31: Cooking pig fat
32: Villains' father had returned
33: Let villains' father be well fed
34: Villains' Father retirement
35: Villains' father feeling relieved
36: Definitely withhold the ultimate move
37: To not throw a fit, isn't possible
38: Freaking out
39: You're in charge of the household
40: Sesame Stewed Chicken
41: Brothers helping out
42: Got misled
43: Stick to her when there's nothing to do
44: Barred from the room
45: No patient's treatment
46: Studying is useless
47: Let him taste honey
48: Ginger, date and brown sugar soup
49: Phoenix Brand Bike
50: Youngest son & eldest grandson
51: Perplexing behavior
52: Lamb and goji berry soup
53: Looking for fault.
54: Stealing grain
55: Reselling Pork
56: Raising dogs to guard home
57: The way to raise pigs
58: Flying eagle
59: Who's bullying who
60: Behave like the family head
61: White-eyed wolf
62: Inflexible Stinky Man
63: Seeking Trouble
64: Meatballs
65: Younger Guzi had returned
66: Have a match yet?
67: New Year's Eve
68: New Year's Day
69: Go to the city with Father and Mother
70: Third Brother Lin
71: Hard-hearted Wife
72: Sleep next door
73: Claim a kiss
74: Drifting off course
75: Can't be provoked
76: Sarcasm
77: It'll be strange if you're not tired.
78: Rosy
79: Slight Stutter
80: Summer Harvest
81: Temporary Work
82: Nutritional Management
83: Huge Watermelon
84: Can I Tonight?
85: Wagging tongue nature
86: The Best Mother In The Village
87: Chen Shan The Scum
88: Zhou Qing Bai's Punishment
89: Heatstroke
90: Splitting The Family
91: Splitting The Family Is A Good Idea
92: Getting Meat And Eating It
93: Shoulder throw
94: Can't win the argument nor the fight
95: Bridal return
96: Birth a daughter
97: Buy mutton, exchange meat coupon
98: Why is she still not pregnant?
99: Giving New Year's greeting to Aunt
100: Last day of '70
101: Already pregnant
102: Raising kids
103: Determine to get a daughter
104: When did your Father hit me?
105: I heard it with my own ears
106: All go to study
107: Unvirtuous
108: Ungrateful
109: Spring pancakes
110: Having steamed sponge cake
111: Really know how to eat
112: Family ruin
113: Chive pocket
114: Selling food
115: Hard to handle Da Wa
116: Considerate man

117: Looking forward to the college entrance exam continuation

118: Birth a boy
119: Little Su Cheng
120: Plump Rabbit
121: Lazy and gluttonous
122: Forced to appear as a virtuous wife
123: Large generation gap
124: Making a quilt

125: Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University

126: Wife with so many secrets
127: Meat Distribution
128: Comfortable life
129: Have a body checkup
130: Arrived at the capital
131: Shabby old junks
132: Quarrel
133: The big exchange
134: Tempt them to death
135: Evaluation
136: Married couple entered the city
137: Ordering milk
138: Leech
139: Relying on her family's man's power
140: Anger to death
141: Lunar December
142: Mother said a bad word
143: Gotten fat
144: Last day of '71
145: Bring glory to one's ancestors
146: Support moving home
147: I might even pass too
148: Flattery
149: Education
150: Importance of a pot
151: Her man was the main priority
152: Horrible to drink
153: Apologize
154: Moon cakes
155: Human relationship

156: Continuation of the household registration.

157: Another plump rabbit
158: Idle chat
159: Most afraid of him not going to work.
160: Snowy day's nurture
161: Family and care
162: '73's time of train
163: Not on the same level of thought
164: Enquiring about English textbook

165: Aim for the advantages and avoid the disadvantages

166: Rainy days
167: I kind of want to teach
168: You're an illiterate rural woman
169: Community's junior high school teacher
170: Envious of old Fourth's good fortune
171: Chain reaction
172: I'll wait for you at home
173: Better and better
174: In the middle of the night
175: Heaven will take care of her
176: Get a son
177: Becoming colder
178: Adultery
179: Classified as borrowing
180: Out of ordinary perception
181: Are you Lin Qing He?
182: You're my wife

183: She must be outstanding in her previous life

184: Youngest son wants spoiling
185: San Wa got a fever
186: Red date and tremella soup
187: Making meat buns
188: Borrowing money
189: Matchmaking
190: The earlier they move, the better
191: Getting tall, Getting cramps
192: Raining
193: Rat poop
194: Future housing price
195: Family Saving
196: Want one more
197: Don't plan on relying son for care
198: New academic year
199: School isn't fun
200: Targetting
201: Display of filial respect
202: Won't cause trouble everywhere.
203: Extremely cold
204: Froze to death
205: Father Zhou got sick
206: '74s New Year Eve Dinner
207: Won't get cold
208: Pheasant
209: A wild boar
210: My heart aches
211: Beating
212: Fight
213: Study hard
214: Came pleading
215: Released out
216: Liangpi
217: County's number 1
218: Blessed
219: Hundred jin of meat
220: Gold bracelet again
221: Listen to wife
222: Complete with sons and daughters.
223: Changed again
224: Plunder a rabbit nest
225: All raised well
226: Can't birth
227: Original male lead
228: Chat between sisters-in-law
229: Happiness
230: College entrance examination resumes
231: Smoke
232: Going wild
233: Scum man looking for beating
234: Top physical science scholar
235: Won't let you suffer
236: Going to university
237: Dorm mates
238: Going back to see her husband
239: A man with a wife
240: Sleep some more
241: Feed until a sturdy condition
242: Pretty
243: I can fight a few
244: Loophole
245: Future in-law's mother
246: Hai City's goods
247: Dogs that bite don't bark
248: Going home on winter break
249: Rest enough?
250: Want to spend time with wife
251: Friendship
252: Learning a craft
253: Tutoring
254: Handwarmer
255: '79's New Year
256: Visiting relatives
257: Accidently pregnant
258: Planning ahead
259: Lovey-dovey
260: Crossed the river, destroy the bridge
261: Good relationship
262: Pocket money
263: Zhou Qing Bai came to visit
264: Properly dote
265: Properly dote
266: Supplementary
267: Studying
268: Rat poop
269: Setting up a stall
270: High school entrance exam
271: A blessed life is behind
272: That generation
273: Early graduation
274: New home
275: Bad intention
276: Checking out the shop
277: The first shop
278: Leave after the New Year
279: Work hard to earn money
280: Envy
281: Bring nothing
282: Shameless
283: New store's opening
284: Why would he fall for you?
285: Want to scold someone
286: Strip a layer of skin
287: Marry a widower
288: Want compensation
289: Hire someone
290: Not short of money
291: Recognize as godparent
292: Excessive doting
293: Extremely large profit
294: Sons' ambition
295: Didn't give a chance
296: Seek fortune
297: Third Youngest Brother improving
298: Fall ill
299: Care
300: Not worst than a salary
301: Became successful and made a fortune
302: Convenience shop
303: Chapter 303
304: Marry into the capital city
305: Can't stuff your mouth
306: Grown crooked
307: Dispirited
308: Chapter 308
309: Dare to do it or not
310: Tolerance
311: Transistor radio
312: Decision
313: Xu Sheng Mei
314: Who didn't have a temper
315: Cheap Shop
316: Design sketch
317: A man
318: Pregnancy and custom order
319: Open her own workshop
320: Come to relatives
321: Go back where you came from
322: Merciless
323: Chapter 323
324: Chapter 324
325: Make people envious
326: Astonishing divorce
327: Nauseating people
328: Chapter 328
329: Results are out
330: Sadness
331: Profit from the south
332: Developing in the city
333: Hometown
334: Accounting major
335: Brothers
336: Train meal
337: Talkative
338: Good in every aspect
339: Small workshop
340: Embarrassed
341: Third Branch's development
342: Sky-high price
343: Getting a call
344: Thriving
345: Unemployed
346: Third shop
347: Young Boss
348: Street stall
349: Together time
350: Be serious
351: Unfeeling
352: Pregnant?
353: Think of a name
354: Close business
355: Lay golden egg
356: Content
357: Luxury
358: Eldest is back
359: Weng Mei Jia
360: Had not grown up yet
361: Obsequious
362: Found himself pretty handsome
363: Skin care
364: '81's New Year Eve's dinner
365: Relatives
366: Beverage stop
367: Dare to act first, report later?
368: Fourth shop
369: Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue
370: Chest freezer
371: Officially opened
372: First courtyard dwelling
373: No end
374: Working hard for his daughter
375: Chapter 375
376: Relationship sour
377: Promote their own people
378: Biased
379: Full of youthful spirit
380: First bun shop
381: Buy a truck
382: Not expensive
383: Boss's disposition
384: Marriage with someone ten years older
385: Truth
386: Chapter 386
387: Private belonging box
388: Cleaning out goods in the black market
389: Pregnancy news
390: Zhao Jun
391: Take responsibility
392: Talking behind their back
393: A family of scholars
394: Recruiting
395: Son-in-law from the capital
396: Evidence of flirting
397: Visiting relatives
398: Wang Yuan
399: A head shorter than son-in-law
400: Entry to the internal
401: In on it
402: Supportive attitude
403: Chapter 403
404: Bring fortune
405: Son-in-law's photo
406: Being with old Weng Family
407: Old Fourth's problem
408: Gossip
409: Considered as marrying down
410: As Eldest Sister-in-law
411: Sitting on the cold seat
412: Taking action
413: Good market
414: Dumbfounded Hu Zi
415: Weirdo
416: Can't spoil
417: 'Saying going, then going' holiday
418: Soaking in hot spring
419: The weather wasn't on their side
420: Vicious thoughts

421: Small separation win over the newly-wedded period

422: Buy a house first
423: Lost the baby
424: Vacant a position
425: Old Zhou Family's improvement
426: Hopeless
427: Want to enter night school
428: Argued for a few days
429: Give him a chance
430: Reject her
431: Rotten
432: Why didn't she have such good fortune?
433: Comparison make people miserable
434: Eldest's return
435: Quite handsome
436: As a man
437: Importance of a good wife
438: Two families' feeling
439: Person in love
440: Sly businessman's number one rule
441: Seafood business
442: Quitting
443: Return one's homeland in silken robes

444: Difference between relying on themselves and relying on family

445: Good affection
446: Factory became bankrupt
447: More and more charming
448: Both hands up in agreement
449: Work hard on farming
450: Biased toward First Branch
451: Fellow villagers
452: Like the other party
453: Encounter Li Ai Guo
454: Lijia Village, seeing San Ni
455: Getting pregnant isn't easy
456: She got her maternal family behind her
457: Going solo
458: Impressive maternal family
459: Return to the capital
460: Came too
461: Business isn't easy

462: Gold nest and silver nest can't compare to own grass nest

463: Purchase properties
464: Decent way
465: Chapter 465
466: Middleman
467: Where we live from now on
468: Big truck
469: Big transaction
470: Nothing to show
471: Business deal
472: The gap too big
473: Strictly business
474: Two guys fighting over a girl
475: No need to care
476: Chapter 476
477: Sudden prospective marriage
478: Peach blossom fortune
479: Chapter 479
480: Misunderstanding
481: Sneaking around
482: Pure heart
483: Social interaction
484: Go hawking
485: Monthly income over a thousand
486: Mountain temple's fortunetelling
487: Fatherly heart
488: No sense of crisis
489: Prospective son-in-law come home
490: Can't drive away
491: Nauseous

492: A horse doesn't know its face is long"; } }

493: The great cause of making a baby
494: Old young match
495: Holding hands
496: Just missing a certificate
497: Hard on wife
498: Does she dislike me?
499: Good calculation
500: Gain three jins over New Year
501: Restless
502: Engagement
503: All this is for what?
504: Wedding and pregnancy
505: Continue studying
506: Dumpling King
507: Long had enough
508: Don't learn from him
509: Borrow money
510: Chapter 510

511: Don't come and ruin the money that will be left for daughter

512: You really make it hard for people

513: Not let her live well

514: One hand give the money, the other give the good

515: Very low key
516: Postnatal confinement assistance
517: Strong mouth
518: Self-inflicted evil
519: Return to hometown to marry
520: No one is allowed to go
521: Solving household registration problem
522: Injury and merit
523: Twins
524: Hope for dragon and phoenix
525: Reaching three Weng Guo Dong
526: Not sending a penny
527: Redundancy problem
528: Acting up again
529: A nest of snakes and rats
530: Completely fallen out of favor
531: Care
532: Grandmother's eldest son
533: Driven
534: There were abrupt weather changes.
535: Catastrophe strikes, each fly their own
536: Organic
537: I want to go the capital with you
538: Raised you so big for nothing
539: What good dream you came up with
540: Dating issue
541: Steel straight man

542: Hand out red envelope and celebrate New Year

543: He seems interested in you
544: Must-have good family man
545: Wait for me two years
546: Eldest granddaughter-in-law

547: Excellent condition means high requirement

548: Fourth's wife, you have it?
549: So called trick
550: Completely nothing to do?
551: His daughter about to come
552: Wanting her old life
553: Extremely severe morning sickness
554: Empress Dowager
555: Preference for vegetarian
556: Attitude toward business
557: No saving for this daughter-con
558: Btts 558
559: Want to cause trouble but couldn't
560: Go to Hai City in advance
561: Make one's heart chaotic
562: Encounter a coincidence
563: New home in Hai City
564: Btts 564
565: Network support
566: Fourth Sister-in-law's heart is big
567: Btts 567
568: Deception
569: Accept a student
570: Installing a phone
571: Btts 571
572: Recognizing god-relationship
573: Btts 573
574: Btts 574
575: Btts 575

576: Surnamed Zhong girl isn't suitable for you

577: The country's mountains and rivers are red

578: Btts 578
579: Btts 579
580: Sun rising from the west
581: Parenting
582: Btts 582
583: Btts 583
584: Weasel eyeing on the chicken
585: Dismissing
586: Btts 586
587: Old house on fire
588: Satisfied
589: Self-abased Si Ni
590: Giving birth and post-natal confinement
591: Daughter resemble mother
592: Fatherly love
593: Translation work
594: Seeking help
595: Violence and fighting bravado
596: Eldest aimed for chance to return home
597: Whoever can't disdain the other
598: Btts 598
599: Return to the capital
600: Look like you, Fourth Sister-in-law
601: Diet
602: Business
603: Btts 603
604: Btts 604
605: Get engaged first
606: Got to give a good scolding
607: Make a fortune
608: Many joyous events
609: Want to divorce
610: Eldest and Mei Jia's return
611: Small, little bundle
612: The elderly's eldest grandson
613: Clicked together
614: Fiancé and Fiancée
615: Beautiful year
616: Year 1988
617: Not easy to bully
618: I also want to go
619: Btts 619
620: Btts 620
621: Btts 621
622: Btts 622
623: Btts 623
624: Btts 624
625: Irresponsible attitude of standing aloof
626: Torn apart family
627: Jiang Heng
628: Second's girlfriend
629: So, a second generation rich
630: Hainan's trip
631: Exorbitant house price
632: Profited
633: Third Young Master
634: Let's have a baby
635: Didn't get bullied
636: Buy ground, move home
637: Mother Mu
638: Meet prospective in-law
639: Wedding gift and dowry

640: Won't suffer any loss nor get tricked when buying it

641: Intention to nurture
642: Lush greenery
643: Btts 643
644: Number one principle of being a human
645: All for naught
646: Dependence
647: Eldest's phone call
648: Btts 648
649: Btts 649
650: Btts 650
651: Btts 651
652: Btts 652
653: Btts 653
654: Btts 654
655: Btts 655
656: Btts 656
657: Btts 657
658: Btts 658
659: Btts 659
660: Btts 660
661: Btts 661
662: Btts 662
663: Btts 663
664: Btts 664
665: Btts 665
666: Btts 666
667: Btts 667
668: Btts 668
669: Btts 669
670: Btts 670
671: Btts 671
672: Btts 672
673: Btts 673
674: Btts 674
675: Btts 675
676: Btts 676
677: Btts 677
678: Btts 678
679: Btts 679
680: Btts 680
681: Btts 681
682: Btts 682
683: Btts 683
684: Btts 684
685: Btts 685
686: Btts 686
687: Btts 687
688: Btts 688
689: Btts 689
690: Btts 690
691: Btts 691
692: Btts 692
693: Btts 693
694: Btts 694
695: Btts 695
696: Btts 696
697: Btts 697
698: Btts 698
699: Btts 699
700: Btts 700
701: Btts 701