Chapter 326 Everyday Life
Zhou Chengzhi was also in a good mood. He hadn't expected that Jiang Zhizhi's random beating method would be so effective.
Hearing Jiang Zhizhi's regretful sigh, he comforted her, "It's okay. Having a lot of money isn't necessarily a good thing for them. It might bring them disaster. Look at his second son gambling. It's all because money is easy to come by."
"Furthermore, they've been used to being lazy and good-for-nothing for so many years, and their lives will only get harder in the future."
Jiang Zhizhi thought about it and realized that made sense. She took Fang Hua's arm and said, "Mom, then let's not take the thousand yuan. Now our family can have a happy New Year."
Fang Hua smiled, quite satisfied with Zhou Chengzhi's performance this time: "It's a good thing you didn't let Li Hualin and his wife stay yesterday, otherwise I would have taken my son and daughter-in-law back to my parents' home and never come back."
Zhou Chengzhi glared at him: "Look at you! You're so old now, and you're always saying you want to go back to your parents' home. Aren't you ashamed!"
Fang Hua snorted coldly: "Well, I also have a family to go back to. What are you glaring at me for? Zhou Chengzhi, we haven't even remarried yet, and you dare to yell at me?"
Jiang Zhizhi and Zhou Xiye watched the old couple bickering with a smile.
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Because Zhou Xiye is leaving after the New Year, Jiang Zhizhi is reluctant to waste every second she spends with him, so she hasn't been studying medicine with Jin Huaiying lately.
The overall environment was much more relaxed that year, and Jin Huaiying's life was much better. Although she still swept the streets every day, fewer people cared about her.
Early in the morning, Fang Hua didn't let the two of them help at home: "I had Xiao Chen stew a pot of braised pork last night. You two take it to Teacher Jin, then go shopping and see a movie. Don't do any housework at home."
She thought that the young couple would soon be separated, and that this separation would last for one or two years. They must both be reluctant to part with each other right now, so why not go out and strengthen their relationship and enjoy some time alone together?
Jiang Zhizhi readily agreed: "Okay, it's perfect since we haven't taken a group photo together yet. Zhou Xiye and I will go take a group photo."
Every time I want to go, something always comes up and I can't make it. This time the holiday is long, so I should be able to go.
The two went out and first went to see Jin Huaiying. They helped Jin Huaiying clean the streets, then took her home together and chatted for a while.
After leaving Jin Huaiying's house, as she was about to take photos, Jiang Zhizhi thought that Song Dong's house wasn't far away, so she decided to go and see Xu Mingyue and her little girl.
In the past two years, the two families have been very close. Jiang Zhizhi has watched Xu Mingyue's daughter grow up. The little girl is getting prettier and prettier, with a delicate pink complexion, just like a porcelain doll.
Every time Jiang Zhizhi saw the little girl, she wondered what her daughter with Zhou Xiye would look like.
I originally planned to go to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy some sugar and pastries, but there were too many people buying New Year's goods, and it was so crowded that I couldn't squeeze in at all.
You have to queue to buy anything. The sales clerks are all anxiously standing on the counter directing the order, and they're also shouting through a megaphone: "Those buying soy sauce, don't queue anymore, we're out of soy sauce today."
There's no need to queue for pastries; we're out of pastries today.
Jiang Zhizhi and Zhou Xiye couldn't even squeeze to the counter, so they just stepped back and said, "Forget it, let's not buy anything. We'll give Tongtong and Yueyue more lucky money during the New Year."
Song Dong and Xu Mingyue's daughter is named Yueyue, which means joy and happiness. It also shares a similar pronunciation with one of Xu Mingyue's characters, which Song Dong says means he likes Xu Mingyue.
After the birth of their daughter, Song Dong, whether he had come to a realization or was inspired by something, became increasingly kind to Xu Mingyue.
Chen Shuang and her daughter came to him twice more, but he refused them both times sternly. Even in front of outsiders, Chen Shuang was too proud to ask Song Dong for help and never contacted him again.
Xu Mingyue finally started to live a comfortable life.
When the two arrived at Song Dong's house, Xu Mingyue was making steamed buns with her two children. Tongtong was already able to help knead the dough, while Yueyue, who was just over a year old, couldn't speak properly and was playing with the dough nearby.
Xu Mingyue was overjoyed to see the two of them arrive. She clapped the flour off her hands and said, "Hurry up and sit down. I won't get you any chairs; you can help yourselves. Zhizhi, you can pour your own water. I'll quickly knead these steamed buns into the pot."
Jiang Zhizhi quickly waved her hand: "No need, no need, we can do it ourselves. You hurry up and get busy. Are you going to steam so many buns too?"
Xu Mingyue smiled gently: "I steamed several batches of buns yesterday, and I'll steam some steamed bread today, so we won't have to make any more after the fifteenth. Plus, we have a lot of guests at home, so it will be convenient for them to eat then."
"I asked Song Dong to buy some pork fat, render some lard, and use the remaining pork cracklings to make thirty dumplings."
Jiang Zhizhi warmed up a bit and touched Yueyue's little braids. The little girl grinned and jumped into Jiang Zhizhi's arms, saying, "Auntie, hug me."
Xu Mingyue smiled helplessly from the side: "This little girl just likes good-looking people. Every time she sees a good-looking person on the street, she chases after them and asks to be hugged. Song Dong is worried sick every day, afraid that his daughter will be taken away by someone."
Jiang Zhizhi chuckled, picked up Yueyue, and rubbed her little face against her cheek: "Such a cute little baby, of course I have to worry about her."
This made Yueyue giggle.
Xu Mingyue glanced at Jiang Zhizhi, who was smiling brightly, and then at Zhou Xiye, whose eyes had been fixed on Jiang Zhizhi ever since he sat down. Only when he looked at Jiang Zhizhi did his eyes show a smile and warmth; at other times, he seemed to keep his emotions hidden.
Unable to resist my curiosity, I asked, "Zhizhi, are you graduating in a year?"
Jiang Zhizhi nodded: "Yes, there's still a year left."
"So, are you planning to have a baby right after you graduate?"
Jiang Zhizhi shook her head again: "I'm afraid that won't work. Zhou Xiye will be going to Yunnan after the New Year. I don't even know where I'll be working after graduation. I might not even be able to see him. How can I have a baby?"
Xu Mingyue was surprised, knowing that Zhou Xiye was leaving. She thought that their actual situation did not allow them to have a child after graduation.
But Zhou Xiye is already thirty-one. If he delays for another two years, he will be too old.
Xu Mingyue was afraid that Jiang Zhizhi and the others wouldn't like this topic, so she quickly changed the subject: "Strange, why hasn't Song Dong come back yet? He's been gone for a while."
Jiang Zhizhi thought about the huge crowds outside and said, "There are so many people buying things today. We originally planned to buy some things, but we couldn't even squeeze to the counter."
Xu Mingyue quickly said politely, "It's fine if you come, but you can't bring things every time you come. Tongtong is spoiled by you and asks me every few days when Auntie is coming."
Jiang Zhizhi laughed: "Isn't that what I, as an aunt, should do?"
Xu Mingyue suddenly thought of a piece of gossip: "By the way, Chen Shuang from our compound got married the day before yesterday. She also married a man from our compound, a bit older, who is widowed."
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