Chapter 150 Filial Piety
Today was another leisurely day of making clothes. When I was lying in bed at night, thinking about what to trade tomorrow, I didn't pay much attention to Zhao Shengrui, so naturally I didn't know how depressed he was at the moment.
Zhao Shengrui felt that his wife ignored him, but seeing that she was thinking seriously, he didn't want to disturb her, so he hugged her and lay on the bed together. He felt at ease with her in his arms.
Tang Yue had been thinking about what to trade and didn't even know when she fell asleep. When she woke up the next day, Zhao Shengrui was no longer in the room.
I went to the living room to tidy myself up, then went out to the kitchen to wash up. When I came out to the living room, I saw my parents-in-law taking care of the baby in the yard. I was a little curious why they didn't go out today, so I asked, "Mom and Dad, why didn't you push the babies out today?"
"Hey, don't mention it. We pushed the babies out to play. Those kids were so rude. They pinched our babies' faces all the time. We all live in the same place, and it's hard to get angry. Really, they don't feel sorry for their children, but they feel so sorry for them. Think about it, let it go! It's okay for your dad to stay in the yard. If the babies don't want to, take them for a walk. They shouldn't stay in one place for too long."
Zhao's mother was very angry. Her baby was so young, less than two months old! No matter how much she liked him, she couldn't pinch his face. She might as well not go out. They were all family members of Shengrui's comrades-in-arms. There was no need to quarrel. She might as well come back.
When Mr. Zhao heard what his wife said, he was unhappy. As a grown man, it was really not easy for him to argue with a group of women, so he directly brought his wife and grandchildren back. He couldn't afford to offend them, but he could afford to hide from them!
"Mom and Dad, you guys won't be so bored at home! I just happened to be going to that lady's place to get some seasoning packets today. If there's anything else you want, I'll buy it for you to help you pass the time."
Tang Yue felt that since those family members were ignorant, they should ask Zhao Shengrui to have a talk with the men in their family. Men should still communicate with each other in a friendly manner. It is difficult to say it to outsiders. She thought that they should listen to their men and whisper in their ears when he comes back in the evening. They can't let their children suffer injustice without their men knowing.
"There's nothing they want. Just be careful. You can't go out now. Your dad is at home taking care of the kids. Just make some clothes. You brought back so much fabric, cotton, and leather this time. It's not good to just leave them there. Make as much as you can while the kids are still young. When they can walk and run, you won't have time to make clothes if you're chasing them around every day!"
Even though she looks distressed when she says this, she is actually very happy to think about the babies running and jumping. Her eyes are smiling just thinking about it.
Tang Yue immediately understood what her mother-in-law meant, but she didn't expose her. "Mom, don't be too tired. Aren't you working? Those fabrics and furs are for making clothes for your dad, especially the wolf fur. I'm going to make a mattress for your dad. I heard that this thing is the warmest."
When Mr. Zhao heard that his daughter-in-law wanted to use the wolf skin to make a mattress for herself, the expression on his face was no longer as angry as before, and his whole face softened. It seemed that he was indeed very angry outside just now.
“Your father is so old, how could he use so much good material to make new clothes for your old son? Just keep the wolf skin! It will be a pity to use it for you.” Mother Zhao had heard that wolf skin was rare, so she was reluctant to use it like this.
"Mom, since I gave it to you, I will definitely let you make your own clothes, so don't be polite with you. Besides, your dad worked so hard to take care of your kids, not just one or two, but all of them. You should give Brother Shengrui more good things to show his filial piety. I gave you the wolf skin because you are old. It is the warmest thing. When winter comes, you won't be so cold when you sleep at night. Don't be polite with you. If I didn't give it to you sincerely, I wouldn't give it to you. Since I give it to you, it is given with sincerity."
Mother Zhao was very pleased to see her daughter-in-law saying so much in one breath. Seeing that her daughter-in-law insisted on giving it, she glanced at the old man, who nodded, and she happily accepted it.
"Okay, then we'll collect the wolf skin and sew the two sheep skins together. The babies will be warmer when they sleep together, and we won't have to worry about them freezing."
"Yes, take those cotton cloths back and make them for yourselves. We made new cotton-padded jackets last year, so there's no need to waste them." Although the wolf skins were collected, he always wanted to keep the cotton cloths for his sons and daughters-in-law.
Tang Yue understood the elders' intention to leave good things to the next generation, but the younger generations hoped that the elders could eat and dress better. "Mom, you don't have to save it for us. Don't you need that little bit of fabric? Just make it for your dad. Don't push it back and forth. If you keep pushing it back and forth, he will be angry. If you don't have five big meals, you won't be able to coax him."
In the end, I even laughed at myself.
Mother Zhao was at a loss for words after hearing what her daughter-in-law said. "Okay, okay, can't you just cook for me? You're still trying to trick me into giving you five big meals. Although you're pretty, you can't think that way. Go have breakfast! Aren't we going out today? It's already late. If we continue talking, I don't know if that lady will wait for you."
Tang Yue looked at her watch. It was already past seven o'clock. If she had been trading normally, she would have been out before seven o'clock. She quickly washed up and had breakfast.
"Mom, if you don't remind me, I will definitely forget. Then I'll go first. You don't have to wait for me to eat lunch. I'm not sure if I can make it back in time." While talking, he was still chewing a steamed bun in his mouth, and did not forget to get the backpack.
Mother Zhao watched her daughter-in-law slowly walk away, and said to the old man beside her: "Well, our little daughter-in-law, although the previous ones are good, they usually bring some things bought from the supply and marketing cooperative when they come to you, unlike the little daughter-in-law, who gave us things as hard to buy as wolf skin. In the future, give her more of your things."
"Yes, my son has a good eye, but he is still a little childish."
Mother Zhao couldn't help laughing when she thought of the five big meals her daughter-in-law had just mentioned. "I think it's cute. As long as your son likes it and they live a good life, that's enough. Go get the fabric to make clothes. What kind do you want? I'm in a good mood today, so you can choose the style."
Father Zhao looked at his wife's smug look and felt a little emotional. It seemed like he hadn't seen his wife so happy for a long time. Since coming to his eldest son's place, his wife has been happier day by day. When he was in Beijing, he was too busy to accompany her, leaving her feeling wronged at home all day long. Fortunately, he is retired now and can accompany her.
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