Wei Shuqing nodded, went to the drawer and counted out eighty yuan, fifty jin of grain coupons, and one jin of oil coupons. Then the two of them went to bed early.

The next day, at four in the morning, Zhao Dahu and his wife, along with Wei Xigun, took the cotton-padded clothes made by Zhao's mother, two hundred catties of grain, ten catties of meat, a large intestine, a pig liver, two fish, a box of canned meat, and the things the young couple had prepared the night before, and rode back in Lao Sun's car.

Sister-in-law Wei boiled water early in the morning, steamed buns made from a mixture of flour and water, and stewed cabbage and tofu.

Based on past experience, Wei Xigun and the other two usually came back together on this day. Just as they were finishing their meal, they heard a noise at the door.

Seeing people carrying large and small bags down the stairs, Wei's mother came out early this time and whispered, "What are you all doing? You bring so much stuff every year, don't you even know what's going on with your own family?"

Zhao Dahu chuckled憨厚ly and said, "Mom, what are you saying? This isn't our home, is it? You're giving it to other people to eat?"

The two little girls from the Wei family, Da Ni and Er Ni, also came out to help move things. Wei's mother looked back and said, "Where's Aiguo? Why isn't he here?"

As Zhao Dahu carried a bag of grain, he said, "My dad is cooking a feast today, so he's going to eat something good!" Seeing the disappointed look on Wei's mother's face, he smiled and said, "No rush, we'll have plenty of time to see each other next year!"

Mother Wei smiled and said, "Yes, yes, he's growing!" She genuinely liked Zhao Aiguo, but she only saw him once a year, and she was afraid she wouldn't see her grandson until this time next year.

Wei Xigun, carrying a bag of grain, said as he walked, "Mom, what my brother-in-law said is true. I have some good news to tell you later!"

Concealing her disappointment, Wei's mother smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, alright..." Turning to Wei Shuqing, she scolded, "You wretched girl, all you do is ruin your in-laws' lives! Bringing back so many things, try doing this to another family! It's only because the Zhao family doesn't hold it against you!"

Looking at Wei Shuqing, who was no longer considered slightly chubby but rather quite obese, with even her hands bulging out of shape, he glared at her for her carefree attitude.

Wei Shuqing didn't mind. "That's right, who told me I was lucky enough to marry Da Hu?"

Zhao Dahu just grinned foolishly. After returning to the house, he took out his cotton-padded jacket and trousers and spread them out. Wei Xigun patted the dust off his clothes, took out a dollar and gave it to Da Ni, saying, "Go to Old Sun and exchange it for two jin of loose liquor."

Mother Wei frowned, and Wei Xigun immediately said, "Mom, you have to have a couple of drinks today too, and there's also peach blossom wine, which must be offered to our sister and brother-in-law! Da Ni, hurry up and go!"

Wei Shuqing called out, "Da Ni and Er Ni, don't buy any candy! I brought back so much candy and biscuits, it's enough for you!"

"Oh! Auntie knows."

Looking at all the things she had brought out, Wei's mother frowned and said, "You've emptied the family coffers." She frowned again, looking at Wei Shuqing's over 140cm frame. She thought, "She's so fat, no wonder she can't have children. Even chickens, ducks, geese, and dogs have trouble raising their young when they're fat. Is it the same with people? I'll have to tell this silly girl later! All the money she earns goes to her food and her family. How is she going to survive in her husband's family? If things aren't going well, her physique doesn't lie; if things are going well, with all these problems, how can she possibly have a good life!"

Liu Taohua quickly set the table and brought over the food. After everyone was seated, Wei Xigun opened two cans of meat and poured in the wine the child had brought back. Each adult had a glass. Wei's mother frowned and said, "Why are you drinking wine so early in the morning!"

Wei Xigun's face, weathered by life, was now radiant. "I'm announcing something today that's a huge deal for our family."

Liu Taohua said shyly, "Brother-in-law, please don't mind him, he's not usually like this!"

Wei Shuqing pressed down Liu Taohong's hand and shook her head with a smile. Wei Xigun said, "After the New Year, our Liu Taohua will gloriously become a temporary worker in the canteen of Hongxing Food Factory."

"What?" Liu Taohong couldn't believe her ears. "Xigun, what did you say? I didn't hear you clearly!" Mother Wei almost knocked over the bowl.

Wei Xigun said smugly again, "This job was introduced by my father-in-law, so we have to accompany my sister today. Brother-in-law, have a good drink. I said, is it wrong to drink three meals a day?"

Liu Taohua covered her mouth and tears streamed down her face. Wei Shuqing quickly comforted her, and Wei's mother also wiped away her tears and nodded repeatedly.

With red eyes, Wei Xigun said, "Dahu, don't laugh at me. Even if I were to serve you like a slave in my next life, I still couldn't repay the kindness of your Zhao family..."

Zhao Dahu quickly put down his wine glass and comforted Wei Xigun, "Brother, what are you saying? I haven't even thanked you for agreeing to let such a wonderful Shuqing marry me!"

Seeing the two children who were stunned and clearly confused, Wei Shuqing quickly said, "Da Ni, Er Ni, after the New Year, your mother will become a city dweller. From now on, you and Grandma can go to the city to see your parents whenever you want. Aren't you happy?"

The two little girls couldn't contain themselves any longer and screamed, "Really? Really? That's wonderful, Grandma, that's wonderful!"

Wiping away her tears, Wei's mother said, "How can you just go? You've had a hard time living in the city!"

Zhao Dahu took a sip of wine, ate a piece of tofu, and shook his head, saying, "Mom, you're overthinking it. Shuqing's old house is for my older brother and sister-in-law. During the off-season, you can take the two children to stay there." Mother Wei felt like a huge windfall had fallen from the sky, leaving her stunned. Ever since Shuqing entered the Zhao family, their lives had improved day by day. She could only nod repeatedly.

Liu Taohua said helplessly, "This is too much trouble for you, I can't go..."

Zhao Dahu said, "There are no dormitories for temporary workers, so you can stay here without worry, sister-in-law. It's been empty anyway. Shuqing and I will go back and tidy it up in a few days. And Mom, don't work so hard at home. Let's do some light work and not tire yourselves out. Now that your son and daughter-in-law are on government-subsidized food, you don't need to work so hard. When things get better in a few years, we'll bring the kids over to go to school."

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