There were also pickles and sauerkraut. After moving the things, the two asked Gu Qingmeng to take them to look around the house. They saw that there was no shortage of furniture and some things had already been moved into the house.
"Mengmeng! It looks like your third brother and his family have started moving. Your father and I will go to help. You go back to the house because it's cold here." After saying this, Zhang Shuqin pulled Pei Dazhuang away.
With the ox cart here, they can help pull the cart twice and the third brother can save a lot of trouble.
The house that the third brother rented was a mixed courtyard. Not to mention who lived there, it was a bit messy!
The third child sometimes has to work the night shift, and they are a little worried about Zhou Fang taking care of the child alone?
Now that they have their own yard, it would be better for them to move in earlier so that they can feel more at ease.
Gu Qingmeng also wanted to take her parents-in-law to see the yard and then go home for dinner?
Now everyone has left in a hurry. I don’t know if my third brother and his wife will move in today?
She could only light up the kang and fire wall in the house first, and then go back to get the dumplings. She and Pei Xinghe made a lot of dumplings and ate them when she didn't feel like cooking.
It was noon and my parents-in-law hadn't eaten yet. It was a good time for them to come back and eat dumplings, especially sour soup dumplings. A bowl of them would warm me up.
Gu Qingmeng had just finished cooking the dumplings when Pei Dazhuang and the others came back, along with Pei Zhenxing, bringing a whole ox cart full of stuff.
"Mengmeng, come into the house quickly. We don't need you here. Just let your father and the third brother move the things."
Zhang Shuqin knew that Gu Qingmeng was afraid of the cold, so when she saw her come out, she hurried back and didn't even care about the things in her hands. She just pulled her back.
When she saw the dumplings cooking in the pot, her face was full of smiles. The fourth son's wife was thoughtful and filial, and she was worthy of being the daughter-in-law she had chosen.
"Mom, I cooked dumplings. You and Dad can eat them while they're hot. If they're not enough, I'll cook more."
Gu Qingmeng smiled and put the dumplings into a large bowl with sour soup in it. She also brought some chili oil and pickles, which were perfect with the dumplings.
Not knowing that Pei Zhenxing would come, she filled the pot with dumplings and put another one in, which was enough for the three of them to have a full meal.
"It's really warm in this room with the fire burning. I'll have your third sister-in-law move the kids in soon. Your third brother has the night shift tonight, so we can rest assured if he moves in early."
She didn't even think of starting a fire first. The house would be warm so the children wouldn't suffer. The third child said that the house was bought by her grandfather-in-law.
The fourth son and his wife gave the house to the third son without asking for money. Although the third son helped the fourth son find a job, it was the older brother's duty to help his younger brother.
A house is such a big deal! You definitely have to pay for it!
She knew that the third brother had no money now, but the old couple had money. The third brother had been sending money home over the years, and she had saved it all and did not take it out when the family divided the family.
The third brother never comes back all year round. He earns his money with his life. How can the eldest and second brothers be qualified to share it?
"Mengmeng, you two can't use the money to buy the house. Here's 500 yuan, keep it."
Zhang Shuqin took out the money she had brought with her. How could Gu Qingmeng be so satisfied? Her family's fourth child was blessed. When he was just born, a Taoist priest passing by the door said that he had great fortune.
At that time they just listened to it for fun and didn't take it seriously. Now she thinks that the fourth brother is very lucky, otherwise he would not be able to marry such a good wife!
"Mom, Third Brother even helped Xinghe find a job! We didn't bother with Third Brother at all, and we didn't even ask for money, so why are we being so polite when it comes to the house?"
Gu Qingmeng didn't take the house seriously. It wasn't a courtyard house in Beijing. She would definitely think carefully about giving her a courtyard house!
She wouldn't feel bad about giving away the house in Gaoling County in the future.
Gu Qingmeng suddenly felt that she had changed. In her previous life, she regarded property as her life, but now she doesn’t value it so much.
Why?
Because making money in the later generations was not easy, how many families had to work hard for a lifetime to save for a house? Nowadays, a family with one worker can support a large family of seven or eight people.
What about future generations?
It is difficult for a family to work and support a child.
Car loans, mortgages, children's education, parents' retirement, medical care...how many people have been overwhelmed by all these situations?
How many people have lost their freedom and lost themselves?
In the end, Gu Qingmeng did not confiscate Zhang Shuqin's money. Knowing that they would officially move in today, she went home to get some rice, noodles, and oil, and brought over two each of frozen chickens, ducks, and fish.
When moving to a new house, a warm-up meal is essential. It was a coincidence that Pei Zhenxing was moving today, so he didn't prepare anything.
With the help of Gu Qingmeng and Zhang Shuqin, a rich warming meal was quickly prepared. During this time, Pei Zhenxing went to the supply and marketing cooperative to invite Pei Xiuzhen and Pei Weidong.
Zhang Shuqin went to inform Pei Xiaohua and Su Xue, and Pei Dazhuang went to invite Gu Huaian. Soon the courtyard became lively.
Pei Xiuzhen and Yang Heping came with Yang Wei and Yang Lei, and Yang Heping's parents also came with them.
Gu Qingmeng had seen Yang Heping's parents before, and they also attended her wedding with Pei Xinghe, but there were so many people around that day that they didn't get to say a word.
"Your in-laws are so lucky. Each of your children is more promising than the last."
Yang's mother is good at talking. She came up and praised her child. How could a mother not be happy? She also praised Xiaobao a lot when she saw him.
Gu Qingmeng admires such people very much and it is very pleasant to chat with them.
Pei Xiuzhen looked around and didn't see Pei Weidong, so she asked, "Why hasn't Weidong come yet? He got off work a long time ago."
"Sister Xiuzhen, I'm here. Xiaoxue is pregnant, and the road was too slippery so I didn't let her come. Xiaohua is at home taking care of her. Third brother, congratulations on moving."
Pei Weidong spoke to everyone with a smile, and anyone with a discerning eye could see the change in him.
Yang Heping's father is the factory director. Pei Weidong sat next to him and talked all the time, constantly handing people cigarettes and pouring water, and even offered to pay him a visit.
This was the scene Pei Xinghe saw when he entered the house. He looked at Gu Qingmeng before walking into the house.
Pei Xinghe knew that Pei Weidong had gone to the black market again. He almost monopolized the defective products in the supply and marketing cooperatives, and then sold the defective products on the black market.
He came back late today because one of his subordinates saw Pei Weidong selling goods and went to find him.
The situation in the black market is unclear now. Since they were caught last time, another group has set their sights on their territory. The black market is unstable and very dangerous during this period. He instructed his men to hold their ground to avoid being busted.
Unexpectedly, the first one to disobey was Pei Weidong.
Pei Xinghe raised his hand and rubbed his eyebrows, suppressing the urge to hit someone. This was not the right occasion to lose his temper.
Gu Qingmeng was coaxing little treasure Pei Li in another room. The baby was over a month old. He slept after eating and ate after sleeping. He was very cute.
"Aunt, do you like Xiaobao or brother?"
What Yang Lei actually wanted to ask Gu Qingmeng most was whether she liked him or Xiaobao Pei Li. He just brought brother Yang Wei in to make up the numbers.
Ever since he arrived, he'd noticed that his aunt seemed to like Pei Li very much. What could a little brat like? He couldn't say nice things, and he couldn't play with her.
How could Gu Qingmeng not understand what Yang Lei meant?
She called the person to her side: "Auntie likes you the most, but this is our secret, you can't tell anyone, otherwise my brother and younger brother will be angry!"
Yang Lei didn't know that Gu Qingmeng had also said the same thing to Yang Wei not long ago.
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