Aunt Liu couldn't stop laughing. "If other people in the courtyard had thought as much as you do, our family wouldn't be in such a mess. Every family has its own problems, and mine is no exception. But I will listen to your advice. After all, you are my sister!"
When they reached the door of Lu's house, she put down the rice ball and squeezed his little hand. "Grandma's house is just across the street. Come over when you have time. Grandma will make you something delicious. Okay?"
Fantuan nodded his little head, "Okay, grandma, let's go in first. It's very cold outside. You should go back and warm yourself by the fire. Be careful not to get frostbite."
Aunt Liu smiled and nodded. She greeted Miao Xiuying and said, "Bring them over to play when you have time. I'm going back to cook first."
Miao Xiuying waved her hand, "Go ahead, go ahead. I've been to your house a lot, and you'll have to come to my house in a few days to be busy for a few days."
After saying that, they went back home.
There was a coal stove burning in the room, making it warm. The food was already on the table. When people came in, the originally spacious room became narrow.
Seeing that there were not enough benches, He Miao borrowed a few from her neighbors. Everyone was very enthusiastic and even delivered them to her door.
He Miao grabbed a few handfuls of melon seeds and gave them to them, and they all grinned!
Chen Min and Fang Cui poured water for everyone using ceramic cups. "Drink some hot water first to warm your body. The weather is very cold."
Aunt Hu looked around. The Lu family's house was not big, but it was very clean and it was obvious that the hostess was a particular person.
Seeing the hot water Zhang Yulan handed over, she took it and said politely, "Big sister, thank you for your trouble. It's our own food. Just eat whatever you want. You cooked a large table, which made us feel embarrassed."
Zhang Yulan chuckled, "What's the big deal? Are you afraid that we can't take good care of him? Please bear with us. You came from far away, so you can only eat casually. I am Xiaoyan's second aunt, and he is his second uncle. Xiaoyan is soft-hearted and straightforward, and he is grateful for your care."
Aunt Hu couldn't be more satisfied with Lu Yan. He is simply a very good husband.
She is quiet and obedient at home, and even Hu Xue told her privately that she had picked up a treasure.
Aunt Hu has eaten more salt than they have eaten rice. She has her own way of judging people. Is Lu Yan good or not? How could she not know?
When someone from the Lu family came, she fell in love with him at first sight and felt that Lu Yan was destined to be with her family.
Lu Yan is a down-to-earth person who is motivated and can make a living. His handsome face makes the young people feel suffocated.
Whether she is a good seedling or not, she needs to be held in her hands. She has been in the family compound for a long time and has some military style.
She hates people who are long-winded and slow in doing things. She gets anxious when she sees them.
Aunt Hu praised: "Lu Yan is a good boy, and he treats my Xue'er very well. It's also because his parents taught you well and gave me a good son-in-law.
Thank you so much. There is a lot of work to do in the countryside. Otherwise, we would invite you to go to an island and live there for a year or two, and work with us to catch fish and grow vegetables.
After a lifetime of hardship, you should give yourself a break. There is always work to do."
Qin Huan also came over and said, "You must be Xiao Li's second aunt, right? This kid keeps talking about you, saying how good you are to him and how you treat him like your own son.
We are a family from now on. If you have any difficulties, just tell us. With more people, we can discuss things with each other so that you don’t get panicked alone.
Sister Hu is right. There is nothing you can't let go of. Come with us to live on the island for a few months. Sooner or later, this house will be handed over to the baby. It's not like there is a mountain of gold and silver that you have to keep an eye on. "
Zhang Yulan really enjoyed talking to them. She didn't have any airs as a cadre and was very approachable.
Her eyes softened. “I would like to go, but my grandchildren are still young, and the younger ones have to go to school in the spring, so I can’t leave. I was not born to enjoy life.
You guys rarely come here, why don’t you stay here for a few more months? When the mushrooms on the mountain grow, I’ll take you to pick them. They’re delicious, so delicious!”
Lu Li advised: "Aunt, just come with us, and let me show my filial piety. You took a lot of trouble to take care of me before. Look at your white hair."
Zhang Yulan's smile grew wider. "It's different now that I'm a father. My words are more pleasant to hear. I have so many things to worry about. Both the big and the small need to go to school, and everything requires money.
If I don't run, what will happen to my daughter-in-law? I can't ask her to go back to her parents' home to borrow money, or I will be famous as a mother-in-law in the surrounding villages."
Lu Li's face became more and more sharp, making people unable to take their eyes away. He said sincerely: "Aunt, if you are short of money, just tell me. I have made some money on the island and can support you. Don't keep everything in your heart. Work hard, and you won't make enough to pay for medical treatment. Health is the capital of revolution, so you should combine work and rest!"
Rural people cannot sit idle even if you ask them to do nothing. They have to take care of their own little piece of land.
Lu Li also felt sorry for her and Lu Jiandang. They were in their forties and had been busy taking care of their children, and they had barely had a good life.
Zhang Yulan touched his head lovingly and said with relief: "Our little Li has grown up and knows how to care for me and your second uncle. He won't hide it. Your second uncle is very open-minded and he can't wait for you to lighten his burden!"
Lu Jiandang said cheerfully, "Who knows how long I can live? I've taken on so much and there's no end to the work. I can't expect you to work yourself into a coffin.
What's the point of raising children? It's better not to have children. At least I can eat enough and the whole family won't be hungry! I raised him when he was young, and he will take care of me when I'm old!
According to the rules passed down by our ancestors, if they don’t support me, they are unfilial.”
Zhang Yulan said perfunctorily: "Yes, yes, you are right, you are a famous workhorse!"
Lu Jiandang looked helpless. "I am the team leader. If I don't do more, others will be dissatisfied with me. We must live up to the trust of the organization."
Brigade Commander Song was there too, and he echoed in a serious tone, "Organization is above all else, I understand."
Lu Jiandang felt like he had found a soulmate. He held his hand and was almost about to burst into tears.
"Brother, as a man, we feel miserable. What do those women know? It's all for the sake of this family."
Brigade Commander Song complained: "I am so tired that my back and waist ache, and she said I am asking for trouble. Am I stupid? Don't I know how to enjoy life?"
Qin Huan coughed, and Brigade Commander Song shrank his head. He was also afraid of his wife.
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