Granny Chang knew that Zhou Hongyu hadn't prepared anything for today, and she was unusually angry: "If Rihui finds out that you're so careless, he'll be heartbroken!"
She knew that even though Chang Rihui and Zhou Hongyu argued from time to time, he still hoped from the bottom of his heart to get more of Zhou Hongyu's love.
Zhou Hongyu: He's not coming back, what am I supposed to prepare!
Because Zhou Hongyu abandoned her work without saying goodbye, Granny Chang felt that there was still a lot to do. She hurriedly went outside to call back Old Man Chang, who was playing chess, to help.
We didn't prepare a cake.
Dinner consisting of only fish and pork is not enough.
...
From that moment on, the whole family was at the mercy of Granny Chang. Zhou Hongyu was assigned to fry fish in the kitchen, while Granny Chang stir-fried vegetables and scolded her for going too far today!
Zhou Hongyu pretended not to hear it, letting it go in one ear and out the other, without feeling any psychological burden.
The whole family pitched in and worked for a long time to prepare dinner on time.
Granny Chang nodded in satisfaction. That's more like it. Rihui's birthday was almost ruined because of her irresponsible second daughter-in-law!
"Dad, Mom, Jizong and I are back!"
Upon hearing the sound, Granny Chang immediately stopped nagging Zhou Hongyu, who had almost delayed today's important matter, and ran to the door wearing an apron.
"Yanxia, you're back! Jizong, come here, let Grandma see if you've grown taller..."
Grandma Chang was particularly excited. Ever since her grandson was a little over four years old and moved to the apartment allocated by his work unit with her third son and his wife, she had hardly seen him.
The last time the third son's family came back, she was still at her eldest daughter's house, so they didn't run into each other.
Grandma Chang kept talking to her grandson.
Sun Yanxia gloated at Zhou Hongyu, "See? What good is it that your youngest daughter is spoiled at home? In the end, my youngest son is the real treasure of the two of us!"
Zhou Hongyu completely ignored Sun Yanxia's provocation.
Mei Ying and her sister went out shopping. Mei Ying wasn't there, and she couldn't be bothered with Sun Yanxia's childish behavior.
No sooner had Sun Yanxia and her son entered the house than Chang Meihua arrived.
Upon seeing her second daughter, Granny Chang released her grandson: "Are you alone? Where's your eldest sister?"
"My older sister isn't coming back. She said Gangzi's wife isn't showing signs of pregnancy, so she has to stay home and watch over her."
“That’s definitely how it has to be.” Granny Chang nodded.
Chang Meihua hesitated to speak, and her elder sister asked her to whisper a few words to Granny Chang, hoping that Granny Chang would take the initiative to help take care of Gangzi's wife!
She agreed.
When she got to her parents' home, she didn't want to mention it anymore.
Because she's not just going back to her parents' home for no reason; she has to keep playing the victim!
Seeing that her beloved son had lost his mother's favor as soon as Chang Meihua arrived home, Sun Yanxia squeezed in and chimed in while they were chatting happily: "Mom, Guofu left for his training course yesterday, so he can't come tonight!"
Grandma Chang also mentioned her eldest grandson, who had disappeared somewhere: "Yaozu won't be back tonight! Huaying went to the small courtyard he rented, but he wasn't there. She asked someone from the same courtyard to pass on a message, saying that he went to another city to study with his former classmates!"
The eldest grandson of the Chang family, who has taken the college entrance exam countless times!
Sun Yanxia changed the subject: "Mom, Guofu is satisfied now, but to save enough for his tuition, our family sold everything we owned..."
Chang Meihua frowned. How come she hadn't heard a word about what her third brother was up to?
Furthermore, Sun Yanxia is trying to outdo her in playing the victim by saying she'll sell everything she owns to pay for her tuition!
Just then, a commotion came from outside the door, and a neighbor shouted: "Grandma Chang, come out and see! Your washing machine has been delivered!"
Granny Chang was completely bewildered. Where did this washing machine come from? Did they send the wrong one?
Chen Zhaodi sprinted out, shouting, "The washing machine is over there!"
When I got home, I was immediately assigned tasks and forgot to tell my family.
Zhou Hongyu followed behind them and told them, "The washing machine that my sister-in-law bought has arrived!"
The installer carried the washing machine into the house, chose a suitable location, and started working. After finishing, he looked at the Chang family's large courtyard with envy and said, "Auntie, your house is really big!"
Grandma Chang stared at the washing machine that had taken root in the yard, feeling dizzy and unable to respond. Just like that, her family had a washing machine!
Zhou Hongyu gave some candy to the installer, thanked him with a smile, and saw him out.
Turning around, I saw that the area where the washing machine was placed was already crowded with people.
The neighbors, hearing the news, flocked to the Chang family to see the washing machine in person. They had heard of people buying color TVs and refrigerators, but almost no one had ever heard of anyone buying a washing machine.
Some people even pulled Granny Chang aside and asked her where they had made their fortune, that they needed to buy such wasteful things!
"You'll have to ask your eldest son's wife about it!"
Granny Chang was angry; it seemed that her eldest and second sons' wives had teamed up to make things difficult for her today!
Chen Zhaodi was surrounded by people asking her about the situation, and in her confusion, she almost told the truth. Then she saw Zhou Hongyu with her arms crossed, looking like it was none of her business.
Chen Zhaodi changed the subject and started telling Zhou Hongyu a brainless little story she had prepared in advance.
"...I met a down-on-his-luck businessman from out of town, and I did him a huge favor. He was also incredibly unlucky, and he wanted to thank me in the end, but unfortunately, he almost couldn't even afford the fare home. Anyway, he gave me the washing machine that he had paid for but couldn't take back!"
Wow--
Everyone was incredibly envious after hearing this; they wished they could have such a bargain too!
Zhou Hongyu nodded with satisfaction.
If Chen Zhaodi ever slips up and can't keep a secret, she will definitely kill Chen Zhaodi!
Chen Zhaodi felt a chill run down her neck.
Some neighbors were jealous and nitpicked: "It's a domestic washing machine! Nothing made in China is good. Even if you get a great deal, it'll break down in just a few days!"
Chen Zhaodi: What nonsense are you spouting! I paid for it! Three-year warranty!
But I can't tell the truth.
Chen Zhaodi shouted, "What do you care how long my washing machine lasts? It's free, so you're lucky! I'll remember this. Don't even think about using my washing machine again!"
"It's just a joke, don't be so petty..."
"I was just saying! Don't bring your sour thoughts to my door! If you don't like it, don't even think about borrowing it!"
Chen Zhaodi got into an argument with several neighbors who said things she didn't like.
Over here, Chang Meihua was touching the washing machine with great affection.
Her family has trendy items like color TVs and refrigerators, and their living conditions are far ahead of the curve, but she has never considered buying a washing machine. However, she really likes this washing machine.
Chang Meihua mysteriously pulled Granny Chang aside: "Mom, can I borrow this washing machine for a few days?"
Once you borrow something, you can never pay it back!
Granny Chang opened her mouth wide. Well, today it's not just her two daughters-in-law who are annoying, but also her second daughter!
Look at what they're saying! They weren't taught anything like that when they were young; I don't know where they learned it from.
Granny Chang asked, "Meihua, do you mean you want to take the washing machine back to your house?"
Chang Meihua nodded happily; her mother seemed to understand what she meant.
Granny Chang was furious: "Are you crazy?!"
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