Because the weather was cold and the wind was strong, Zhang Tiantian and Gu Ranran also took a ox cart back to the village after the college entrance examination.
But he met an unexpected person on the ox cart, she was Liu Xiaoli.
Everyone on the oxcart was curious: why was Liu Xiaoli on the oxcart? Was she also taking the college entrance examination?
But as far as everyone knows, Liu Xiaoli has always said that she will never return to the city, and she has not registered for the college entrance examination. Could it be that Liu Xiaoli secretly registered for the college entrance examination?
Zhang's mother couldn't help but ask, "Liu Zhiqing, are you here to take the college entrance exam, too? Why did you bring your two children with you? How did you manage to take care of the children and take the exam all by yourself?"
Liu Xiaoli held the two children in her arms and covered them with a small quilt to protect them from the cold wind.
"Aunt Zhang, I'm not here to take the college entrance exam. I'm here to take my mother-in-law to the hospital. She's already been admitted, and my eldest sister is taking care of her in the hospital. I'm sending the child home and planning to leave her at my second sister's house. I'll also bring some clothes for my mother-in-law."
Zhang's mother asked anxiously, "Liu Zhiqing, what's wrong with your mother-in-law? Hasn't she always been in good health? Why is she in the hospital now?"
"Aunt Zhang, my mother-in-law is sick. Didn't it snow today? She accidentally fell while walking and broke her leg. She needs to be hospitalized for three days of infusion."
Mother Zhang patted Liu Xiaoli's shoulder and said, "It's okay, it's okay. I'm glad you're not sick. Don't worry, Liu Zhiqing. Just come home and recuperate slowly. We don't have to work in the winter anyway, so we have plenty of time."
"Aunt Zhang, are we okay? We have time to take care of my mother-in-law, but she's going to be in pain. She fell pretty hard, and it hurts a lot. She went to the hospital and took painkillers, but she's only feeling better. The doctor said she'll have to stay in bed for at least a month."
"Liu Zhiqing, it's okay. She'll get better slowly. Don't worry. Tiezhu's sisters will help take care of your mother-in-law. You can take turns. You'll only take care of her for about a week a month. Time will pass quickly."
"Aunt Zhang, I'm not worried. Tiezhu and I have three sisters to help us, so it's a lot easier. My father-in-law told me today that I should not only take turns taking care of my mother-in-law, but also share the nutritional expenses."
Zhang Tiantian exclaimed, "Liu Zhiqing, is that true? You're sharing the hospital bills equally. Your family is so harmonious, isn't it? You're truly a loving family."
Liu Zhiqing first smiled sheepishly and answered awkwardly.
"Tiantian, I can't make the decision either. My father-in-law and mother-in-law have the final say, but my sister and brothers-in-law also agree."
Zhang Tiantian couldn't help but praise him, "Liu Zhiqing, you really married the right person. It's not uncommon for married daughters to share the cost of nutrition, and you two are both sincere in your intentions."
Zhang's mother took the initiative to speak: "Everyone in our brigade knows this. Lao Jiang and his family are very open-minded.
They do not favor boys over girls when raising children, and they have their own opinions. After all, every child is the same, and they treat every child equally.
They raised their children seriously and sent them to school. Tiezhu's three sisters all graduated from junior high school, but Tiezhu's situation was special and he did not go to school.
Everything in the Jiang family's household was divided into four parts, one for each person. Tiezhu's three sisters each received a dowry of 50 yuan, and Tiezhuye received a betrothal gift of 50 yuan.
Lao Jiang also contributed money when Tiezhu's three sisters built their houses. Anyway, in their family, whatever Tiezhu has, Tiezhu's three sisters will also have.
But whenever there is something going on at home, Tiezhu's three sisters will also help out, especially when it comes to their parents' affairs, whether they are sick, taking care of them in their old age, or even after they pass away. Tiezhu's sisters will also help out, because everyone has a share anyway."
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