A gritty everyday story set in the 1980s about family relationships and rebirth. Old Mrs. Zhao worked hard her whole life, raising four sons and three daughters. She supported her sons' educati...
Chapter 89 Ambush of the Criminals
Zhu Jinghe was already nestled in Liu Jianbang's arms, very happy.
This strong and handsome young man is Zhu Jinghe's!
Her English name is Jenny Lan.
Her original name was Jenny, but when Liu Jianbang first met her, he praised her as being as radiant and dazzling as an orchid.
Jenny changed her name to Jenny Lan.
As for why they were surnamed Zhu, Zhao Fengxiu didn't bother to ask further. Such an open-minded family naturally didn't care about surname traditions.
Asking is pointless; it would only be presumptuous!
When they arrived at the station, Zhao Fengxiu was overjoyed. She had forgotten to ask for the password the whole way, and only went to check it when the train was about to start moving!
Zhu's mother smiled and said, "There's a sticker on the last page of the passbook showing the password, so don't worry."
With these words, Zhao Fengxiu was satisfied and waved goodbye to them.
Next, she took the bus back to town alone.
She was incredibly excited on the way!
Make a fortune! Make a killing!
With this money, she forgave Liu Jianbang for what happened in his past life, and he could just stay out of family matters from now on.
It was already afternoon when I got home.
Zhao Fengxiu hummed a little tune as she arrived at her doorstep. Liu Shiping was sitting there fiddling with his tools when he saw her.
"Honey, you're back! What's all this stuff?"
Zhao Fengxiu handed it to him directly, saying, "Take it and put it away. We'll have a feast tonight!"
Liu Shiping was stunned. He thought it was money, but when he took it and opened it, he found it was full of food, including delicacies and all kinds of food!
Zhao Fengxiu was about to go upstairs to rest and put away her bankbook.
But Liu Shiping's words from behind her interrupted her drowsiness!
As Liu Shiping unpacked the items, he said, "I went shopping around the neighborhood this morning and saw Lao Liu talking to a very handsome young man. I wonder if they're dating."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Fengxiu felt as if she had been struck by lightning.
"What did you say? Where?"
Liu Shiping was taken aback. "Yes, at the end of the alley near Zhennan Street, next to the cold water shop, at the stone table."
"..."
It appeared so quickly!
Zhao Fengxiu was wide awake, filled with resentment!
"Where is Lin Jingyi? Where are the second son's family? Where are the other two grandchildren?"
Liu Shiping said, "Jingyi has already been taken out."
Okay, you really know how to hide!
Zhao Fengxiu went upstairs with a stern face, looking aggressive.
Liu Shiping was completely bewildered. What had he said to make his wife so angry?
The passbook was carefully placed and nailed shut.
Zhao Fengxiu rushed downstairs and headed straight outside.
This action stunned Liu Shiping. "Your wife just got back, aren't you going to rest?"
There was no response.
Zhao Fengxiu stormed off to the location Liu Shiping had indicated, and sure enough, she saw the two familiar figures talking.
As she hurried forward, the handsome young man suddenly stood up.
Zhao Fengxiu, “??”
By the time she arrived, the young man had just left.
Liu Jianmei calmly stood up, but was suddenly startled when she turned around!
"Oh my god, you scared me to death! What are you doing here?"
Zhao Fengxiu yelled, "If you haven't done anything wrong, why would you be scared? What were you doing just now? Were you on a date?"
Liu Jianmei looked puzzled. "Mom, what date? Was it that guy from earlier? I don't know him, he just came to ask for directions."
"Huh?" Zhao Fengxiu was stunned, and all her anger vanished.
The instruction was incorrect.
Liu Jianmei continued, "By the way, it's strange, the man's accent didn't sound like a local, but he was from around here. How could he not even know what place was around here?"
"They asked me once this morning, and they're still coming back now. It's so strange."
Zhao Fengxiu felt ashamed.
In his past life, Zhang Zihao also inexplicably and relentlessly pursued and hooked up with Liu Jianmei.
Ultimately, he made Liu Jianmei fall madly in love with him.
"Ignore him! He's probably crazy. Just work and earn your money! What brings you here today?" Zhao Fengxiu said irritably.
Liu Jianmei looked innocent. "Mom, it's Saturday today. There's nothing going on at school. Can I still stay at school when the students are on holiday?"
Zhao Fengxiu's spirits deflated once again.
She tried to appear calm, "It's good that you're alright. Then why are you always out and about? Why don't you come home?"
Liu Jianmei pursed her lips, "My older sister told me to look for opportunities nearby, since the job at the school is too easy, and I can do other work occasionally."
Right now, all I want to do is follow my older sister's example, work hard and earn money; I have no other thoughts at all.
"Alright, it's good that you've come to your senses." Hearing this, Zhao Fengxiu felt much more at ease.
Hopefully, that's what Lao Liu always thought.
dinner.
The table was laden with delicious food, and the children's mouths were practically watering.
Once Liu Shiping had served all the dishes and they sat down, they all grabbed their chopsticks and started eating voraciously!
Zhao Fengxiu also ate voraciously, oblivious to the others.
During their casual chat after dinner, the second son and his wife were deep in thought again. Lin Jingyi asked, "Mom, you went to the county town today. How did the third son's dowry go?"
The others didn't leave the table, deliberately waiting to see who would ask about it first.
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone's eyes were fixed on Zhao Fengxiu!
Zhao Fengxiu's face was cold. "What's it to you? Ask away! The household expenses are due in a couple of days. Instead of worrying about your brother-in-law, you should worry about what will happen to your husband!"
Lin Jingyi's face instantly darkened, "..."
Given this outcome, no one else dared to ask easily.
To prevent anyone else from speaking, Zhao Fengxiu bluntly declared, "None of you are allowed to ask! Don't ask about the third brother either! Anyone who asks, get out of the house! What are you worrying about? Haven't you taken care of yourselves?"
The third one is more promising than all of you! It's no use you coveting her anymore! She's all mine!
The people present fell silent...
Not two days later.
The second child's family is late in paying their taxes, and the fourth child just returned two days ago and is still feeling down.
The fifth one was still tricky; he said it was almost a problem.
Even the sixth brother was nervous!
These children couldn't even last three months before they were all about to give up!
Zhao Fengxiu rolled her eyes. She had received so much money and was having to suppress her laughter; it was painful for her.
She thought it over and over, calculating the days.
"Fourth brother and fifth brother, since you two can't deliver, don't come to work tomorrow. Come with me to do something," Zhao Fengxiu said.
Liu Jiancheng and Liu Jiangong exchanged a glance and nodded.
As long as Mom is happy, they can be more lenient with household expenses. Besides, they all know that Mom has received a lot of money, so they don't care about the meager amount they have.
The next day.
Zhao Fengxiu brought her two sons to the clothing store on the street and sat down on the stone bench next to the ceramics shop across the street.
She also handed them each two straw hats, one for each of them to cover their faces.
After Liu Jiancheng calmed down, he returned and learned some details from Liu Jiangong. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "Mom, what kind of mission is this?"
Zhao Fengxiu said, "Shut up, just wait."
Looking at the date, it definitely happened today.
Zhao Fengxiu would occasionally lift her straw hat to check on the clothing store.
In my past life, on market day, someone committed a crime on this street and then chased me into the clothing store where the eldest daughter worked, taking Liu Jianxin hostage!
Liu Jianxin was married to the Chen family in her previous life. The boss's wife barely kept her on, but after this murder, Zhang Min felt that Liu Jianxin was a scourge and decided not to keep her.
This time, in this lifetime, Zhao Fengxiu would never want her eldest daughter to suffer even the slightest harm!
As they were looking, a furtive figure suddenly appeared.
They were still wearing the same straw hats as the mother and her two children!
Zhao Fengxiu suddenly sat up and whispered, "Fourth brother and fifth brother, your chance to make a name for yourselves by fighting legally has come."