"Haha." Qiao Yu laughed awkwardly twice and said, "Why don't I see anyone else today?"

"My family is in shock and is busy with work at home, but someone has to guard the mall, right? I have no choice but to come here."

"Is everything ok at home?"

"I have my father-in-law, mother-in-law and my husband."

Qiao Yu nodded, "Then you are very happy."

The lady comrade blushed and said, "Who is as good as you, Dr. Qiao? You publish your work in the newspapers. Even if I was photographed, I don't have any glorious deeds that can be written in such a large article. Besides, you and your husband are good-looking, otherwise the reporter would not have chosen your photos. As for me, I..."

Qiao Yu said sternly, "We are all working for the government, there is no distinction between lowly and inferior people. We fight floods and risk our lives to practice medicine, and you are also serving the people! There is no reason for me to be noble! That is a saying from the old times, sister-in-law, please don't flatter me."

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."

Qiao Yu smiled, "By the way, sister-in-law, I came to see your manager today, is he here?"

"Oh, what a coincidence."

Qiao Yu was disappointed for a moment.

"What do you want to buy? You can tell me. I have an insider price."

"I just want to buy some canned pears."

"Yes, yes, yes. Some left over from last year. Do you want some?"

"Yes."

"Oh, by the way, Dr. Qiao, you came at the right time. We just got a batch of defective products. You don't need a ticket. You can just use my share to buy them."

Qiao Yu couldn't take advantage of others for nothing, so he said, "Okay, sister-in-law, if you need me, just tell me. I will do my best."

The man waved his hands and said, "It's nothing serious. I just wanted you to help take a look if someone in your family has a headache or fever during your day off."

Qiao Yu agreed: "Okay."

Under the guidance of Qiao Yu, he went into the warehouse, picked out a few pieces of defective cloth, and bought a few canned pears before leaving.

As long as you have a reason, every time you take something back, you can actually take it out from the space, so people won't be suspicious.

The defective cloth can be used to make some new clothes for Zhou's mother.

Seeing that Zhou's mother had been here for so long, she wore two sets of clothes back and forth, patching them when they were torn, and some of the sleeves and collars were even washed white...

Although many families in that era were like this, her family could not dress too poorly, especially those in the yard who were not descendants of Old Zhou, all of whom were dressed neatly and cleanly, and there were hardly any menders to be seen. However, Old Zhou's mother looked like a refugee.

What do other people think?

Anyway, Qiao Yu can't think too deeply.

As she rode her bicycle into the compound, someone came to greet her, "Hey! Sister Qiao, you're back! What did you buy? There are a lot of good things!"

Qiao Yu explained to others openly, "I didn't have any other options before. All the cloth and coupons at home were used up. When my mother-in-law came, I couldn't make her a new dress. This time I met an acquaintance in the mall and bought some cloth for her to make! She worries about me and my children. She's worked hard."

"Is this the man's money or your own salary?" someone asked sourly.

Qiao Yu was surprised: "What do you mean a man's money is his own salary? I've married into the Zhou family and have given birth to children for Mr. Zhou. How can the money be divided? What's wrong, auntie? You don't have my salary? I don't share it with you?"

The auntie suddenly felt at a disadvantage and dared not say anything.

Qiao Yu didn't even glance at them. After greeting the other old ladies, he rode his bicycle back to the big brick and tile house.

Seeing Qiao Yu's impetuous voice, the others began to tease the confused one, "Why did you mess with her when she was fine?"

"Yes, her husband is a senior officer in the army, and she herself is a doctor, with a promising future. She doesn't look down on the elderly in our compound, and she often chats with us... To be honest, even my own son may not be so patient."

"Yeah, she's very smart. Wang made such a big fuss before, how many people didn't get caught? Apart from the people in the street office, the only one who knew about it was her family."

"I've never seen anyone as timid as Miss Qiao. She lives a very comfortable life."

"I think her stepchildren treat her well and will definitely be filial to her in the future."

"That's not something you can say. Who can predict the future?"

…

Qiao Yu put the can of pears on the table, took a ruler and started measuring Zhou's mother.

Zhou's mother had just finished buying the milk powder when Qiao Yu yelled at her to raise her hand. She raised her hand obediently.

His face was still confused.

"Xiaoyu, what are you doing?"

"I just found a defective product at the mall. Mom, I'll measure you first and then ask Wang's wife to make you some clothes."

"What?!"

Just as Zhou's mother was about to put down her arm, Qiao Yu scolded her again, "Don't move!"

All right.

Continue to raise your hands obediently.

Zhou's mother was distressed. "It's okay to use the vanishing cream, but why did you pull the cloth back to make clothes for me? For the little goldfish!"

"The material is too dark in color and not suitable for children."

"Then do it yourself!"

"Oh, my skin is delicate and the fabric is rough. It's too irritating."

"Give it to Zhou Ze'an!"

Qiao Yu didn't even blink, "He wears the same military uniform all year round, and he may not even come back for the New Year. Just make him a new set of clothes once a year. Any more would be a waste. I've already made him a new set of clothes this year, so don't worry about him anymore."

"What about the children? Zhou Wen, Zhou Wu, Da Wei, Xiao Yong."

"Ha." Qiao Yu chuckled, "Them? They're growing too fast. Let's wait until they're fully grown. If we do it now, we'll have to tear it down and start over in less than a year. It's not cost-effective."

"After all that, you're just an excuse."

Qiao Yu: "What's wrong, mom? I made you new clothes. Do you think it's inappropriate? I said I would buy them for you, but you refused. Look at other mothers-in-law like you who don't even want things that their daughters-in-law are filial to them."

Zhou's mother was so angry that she laughed, "What you said doesn't sound right to me."

"What's wrong with that?" Those who obey me will prosper, those who disobey me will perish! This is what she is like!

Zhou's mother knew that she meant well and did not refuse.

However, after taking the measurements, he couldn't help but say, "How about just making one? If there are too many, I won't be able to wear them all."

"It's okay. You can change your clothes once a month, but there are still twelve months in a year. Can you make twelve sets of clothes with these pieces of cloth? That's not enough."

"..."

His eloquence is truly amazing.

After the typhoon passed, the military compound began to relocate and land on the island.

Old Zhou at home was paralyzed, and his mother had to take care of the little goldfish, so Qiao Yu left the youngest child, Xiaoyong, to help his mother.

"Xiaoyong, you are eight years old now. You have had your brothers to support you. Now it is time for you to take on the responsibilities of the family."

Xiaoyong gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and said with a fearless attitude: "Don't worry, Mom! Dad, grandma and the little goldfish are in my hands!"

Qiao Yu was very pleased, "Our little Yong has grown up."

It should have been a very honorable thing, but for some reason, Xiaoyong always felt that the way his three brothers looked at him before he left was indescribable.

The three brothers’ inner monologue: Another fool fooled by our mother.