Zhao's mother smiled and said, "By the way, Shuqing, didn't you have several clothes that were too tight? Find the ones that don't fit anymore, and I'll alter them for Da Ni and Er Ni."

Wei Shuqing said apologetically, "Mom, you've gone to so much trouble!"

Zhao's mother said nonchalantly, "If you can't wear them, they'll just sit there and the fabric will get worn out over time. It's better to alter them for someone who can wear them. I remember there are two brightly colored ones."

Wei Shuqing nodded and said, "Yes, there are two!" She quickly finished making the bed and took out a bag from the bottom of the cabinet.

I have a purple floral overcoat, two floral polyester shirts, two Lenin suits (one blue, one light gray), and three pairs of trousers.

Zhao's mother nodded and said, "Then I'll take them all."

Wei Shuqing called out, "Thank you, Mom!" Zhao's mother just smiled and didn't take it seriously.

After Zhao's mother left, Wei Shuqing thought that Zhao's mother would definitely ask her to stay for dinner tomorrow, so she had to buy things early. She went to the window, opened the drawer of her desk, took out a notebook, opened the money coupons inside, and took out five yuan and a pound of meat coupons. While she was deciding what to buy, Zhao Dahu came in after taking a shower.

While drying his hair, he said, "Oh dear! What's wrong with my big, fat wife? She's acting strangely again, not understanding what's going on with that little bit of money?"

Wei Shuqing rolled her eyes at him and said, "What a jerk! Who do you think you are? Do you think I can't figure out how to spend this little bit of money? I'm figuring out what to buy tomorrow, I can't just let Mom and Dad buy the groceries!"

Zhao Dahu plopped down on the bed, half-lying down, and said, "Let's buy some pig's head meat! It's been so long since I've had that. And pig's ears too! Mix them with onions and wood ear mushrooms. We have wood ear mushrooms at home, and I'll just grab an onion from the cafeteria tomorrow."

Wei Shuqing nodded and said, "Okay! By the way, what did Aiguo say about fried fish the other day?"

Zhao Dahu slapped his forehead and said, "Alright, I'll go buy it! You might mess it up! He won't like the stuff you buy. We'll have to go to the west side of the city..."

Without a second thought, Wei Shuqing handed over the money and tickets. Zhao Dahu took them and put them in his pocket, saying, "Our son has been craving smoked salmon lately. They have it near the state-run restaurant in the west of the city. I'll buy some on my way home from get off work tomorrow!"

Upon hearing this, Wei Shuqing frowned and said, "That's enough! It's all his stuff! By the way, I recently heard that he's been hanging out with those unruly kids again, aren't you going to do anything about it?!"

Zhao Dahu said, "My wife! How could you not have noticed? Look around the streets, there are only teenagers like this. It's impossible not to associate with them. It's chaotic both inside and outside of school. There are robberies! I've seen it all around me. I don't know many of them who get bullied as soon as they step out the door. Don't worry! Our son knows what's good for him. I've seen him run away several times when people went to challenge him to a fight. He only gives them a penny or two every now and then, and he's even become a gang leader."

Wei Shuqing took off her coat and crawled into bed, glaring at him with dissatisfaction, saying, "What do you think this is good for! You're always getting involved with those Taoist people, you're bound to get into trouble sooner or later!"

Zhao Dahu reached out and pulled Wei Shuqing into his arms, while touching the flabby flesh on her stomach with his other hand, saying, "Do you want him to get beaten up when he goes out? I saw it with my own eyes. Someone was bullying our son, and Hu Daming and his gang really stood up for him. My son and I even talked about it. He himself said that he didn't plan to hang out with those people. He just wanted to find a backer so that no one would bully him. Don't worry."

Wei Shuqing squinted comfortably and muttered, "All he's learned is how to be glib and useless. He's not good at studying at all. What is he going to do in the future? It's been over two years and he still hasn't memorized the multiplication tables. I really want to slap this little bastard to death!"

Zhao Dahu said nonchalantly, "I told you to teach according to aptitude, why are you in such a hurry? My parents have seen countless people, and they've never been wrong in judging people in their lives. If they say this kid is good, then he can't be wrong! Don't worry about them training him! This world isn't all black and white, is it? He'll have to learn to be tactful, right? When he gets older, we'll see if we can find him a job at his workplace. We also have a house, so why are you worried that he won't be able to get married or raise children?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Shuqing became furious and sat up, punching Zhao Dahu several times in the chest. "What nonsense are you spouting? You're not going to study anymore? I'll beat him to death. If he can't afford to go to high school, I'll kick him out of the house! I'll talk to him about it tomorrow."

Zhao Dahu whispered, "Mom and the others are coming over tomorrow. Will you have time to watch him study?"

Wei Shuqing's face turned red with anger. "Then get out the day after tomorrow!"

The couple got into a fight because Zhao Aiguo didn't study. Zhao Dahu took his blanket and lay down on the sofa on the floor. He waited until Wei Shuqing was asleep before sneaking back to bed.

The next day, Wei's mother came over, bringing dried vegetables she had sun-dried, 60 eggs, and 30 goose eggs. The two old ladies chatted warmly again, and together they altered clothes for the two children. After dinner, Zhao Dahu took them home.