Chapter 161 Daily Necessities
When Zhou Xiye saw the paper bag handed to him by the family planning office staff, he realized that Song Dong had actually asked him to come and collect this.
You can't just take as much as you want. After registering, you'll be given ten small bags, each containing two items.
It also says that after use, clean it thoroughly, let it dry, and apply talcum powder for reuse, but it should not be reused too many times.
If you need more, you have to pay to buy it; it costs five cents each.
Zhou Xiye studied it intently for a few seconds, then asked the staff, "Does this come in different sizes?"
The staff member glanced at him and said, "Comrade, at your age, this isn't your first time using this, is it? Wouldn't that mean your wife is constantly pregnant? Frequent childbirth isn't good for a woman's health. You men only care about your own enjoyment."
After nagging, he added, "Alright, this is the largest size I gave you. Use it sparingly. Don't just think about your own comfort all the time; you should also think about your wife."
Zhou Xiye felt his face burning, silently put the item in his pocket and left.
As Song Dong left the office and exited the main gate, his car was still parked on the side of the road.
As soon as he got on the bus, she quickly asked, "How did it go? Did you get it?"
Zhou Xiye silently handed him five: "Only five left, out of stock."
Song Dong didn't mind the small amount and grabbed it, stuffing it into his pants pocket: "You two just got married and are planning to have a child, so you definitely don't need this. My family can't do without this. Your sister-in-law won't let me touch her without this, afraid that she'll get pregnant again and have another child."
"She's also very clean and won't let me wash it before using it."
Thinking that they were all married men, and that they understood each other, they didn't mind saying anything.
Zhou Xiye didn't say anything, but he still had five coins left in his pocket, and he was secretly looking forward to it!
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Song Dong had no doubts whatsoever, after all, Zhou Xiye was known for being honest.
He drove Zhou Xiye home first, and when he saw Chen Limin in the distance at the gate, he quickly stopped the car: "You get off here, I'm leaving first. If my mom sees me, she'll definitely call me back for dinner and then start crying and wailing."
Zhou Xiye got out of the car, but before he could even say "Be careful on the road," Song Dong had already turned the car around and sped away.
Chen Limin felt that it was Song Dong's car, so she walked a few steps faster and looked at the car, which was no longer visible from the rear, and asked Zhou Xiye, "Xiye, I think that car looks like Song Dong's, is it him?"
Zhou Xiye didn't want to cause trouble for Song Dong either: "No, it's about arranging a car to send him back after the meeting."
Chen Limin didn't believe it, but she also felt that Zhou Xiye had no reason to lie to her. She sighed and said, "I didn't see through Song Dong either. He's really heartless. He's completely abandoned me, his own mother, now that he's moved out. Let me tell you, you can't be like Song Dong and forget your mother after you get married."
Zhou Xiye's gaze darkened: "My mother treats Zhizhi very well, and they have a good relationship."
Chen Limin choked for a moment, unable to speak, which was what angered her the most.
Fang Hua used to speak ill of Jiang Zhizhi with them, saying that no family could tolerate this girl if she married into the future.
How come she changed her attitude the moment I became her daughter-in-law, as if I had never said those things before?
He paused for a moment, then said, "You two are newlyweds, so it's natural to be polite. But after you leave, it'll be just your mother and Zhizhi left at home, and then it'll be hard to say..."
Zhou Xiye didn't want to waste his breath arguing with her: "Auntie, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now. My family is waiting for me to come home for dinner."
Before Chen Limin could speak, he had already started to leave.
Chen Limin glared angrily at Zhou Xiye's retreating figure. The Zhou family was getting more and more lively these days.
As for her family, her son got married but never came home, and her grandson, who is all grown up, has never been brought back. She always has to secretly go to see him.
Her daughter was even more disappointing, staying at home like a bitter gourd every day. Today, she went out to contact her old friends and neighbors to see if there was anyone suitable to introduce to Song Man.
To prove myself, I'm going to marry Song Man off this year during the Spring Festival.
She didn't care if the other person was older or less attractive, but he had to be more capable than Zhou Xiye; that was her only requirement.
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When Zhou Xiye returned home, Fang Hua was sitting alone in the living room making dumplings. She was quite happy to see her son come back: "Just finished making them. Go change your clothes and wash your hands before eating. By the way, be quiet when you come in. Zhizhi isn't feeling well today."
Zhou Xi asked with a hint of unease, "Are you sick? Is it serious? Have you seen a doctor?"
Seeing his son's nervous expression, Fang Hua clicked his tongue twice and said, "It's nothing, he just has a bit of a cold. He probably caught a chill when he went out."
Zhou Xiye took off his coat and hurriedly went to the bedroom.
Fang Hua turned to look at his son, who had been mature and steady since childhood, and sighed again.
She was secretly relieved to have Chen Limin as a cautionary tale. If she had been like Chen Limin and treated Jiang Zhizhi with disdain, the young couple would probably have moved out by now.
When Zhou Xiye entered the room, Jiang Zhizhi was still fast asleep, wrapped in her blanket, her forehead covered in sweat, and her hair sticking damply to her cheeks.
He reached out and touched her forehead; it was damp, cold, and sweaty, which put his mind at ease.
Jiang Zhizhi woke up as soon as Zhou Xiye entered the room, but she was too lazy to get up. He touched his forehead, and she took his hand and pressed it against her face. With her eyes closed and her voice nasal, she said, "I bought red yarn and woolen fabric for Aunt Fengmei today and mailed them. Guess who I saw at the post office? I actually saw Bian Xiaoxiao! She came back so quickly."
"I must have been hit by her. As soon as I left the post office, I started to have a headache and feel nauseous."
Zhou Xiye ruffled her hair with his other hand: "You two were talking? And you were standing very close?"
Jiang Zhizhi shook her head: "No, she didn't see me. She was on the phone. I wanted to go over and listen, but there was someone standing next to her, so I didn't go over."
"I was perfectly fine, but suddenly I had a headache and felt nauseous. I must have seen something unclean or dirty."
Zhou Xiye chuckled and picked her up, blanket and all, saying, "Alright, now that you're awake, let's get ready to eat. Some hot soup will do."
Jiang Zhizhi sat up to clear her head. Her head didn't hurt as much as it did in the afternoon; it just felt a little stuffy. She shook her head and said, "It's definitely much better. When I told my mom I had a headache, she gave me a bowl of ginger soup to help me sweat it out. It really worked."
Aside from a slightly nasal voice, considering how quickly Bian Xiaoxiao returned: "The Bian family, have they become so powerful that they can control everything? How can she come and go so freely? Will she still bother you this time she's back?"
Zhou Xiye pinched her cheek: "I'm ignoring her, she's not right in the head. But she doesn't have time to bother us for now."
Jiang Zhizhi asked curiously, "Why?"
Zhou Xiye smiled and said, "Guess?"
Jiang Zhizhi's eyes darted around: "Zhou Xiye, you've really gotten to it now, you can even speak in riddles? You don't mean you want a kiss as a reward, do you?"
She pouted and leaned closer, saying, "Come on, I'll give you my cold."
Looking at Jiang Zhizhi, who was full of energy and had no problems at all, Zhou Xiye smiled and said, "There are things to keep her even busier."
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