He Tao: “…”

He hesitated and wanted to say something, but was chased out by Haiyan: "You guys go now, your uncle and I will take care of you, just have a good New Year."

Anyway, the children are grown up and no longer under her control. She just needs to take care of herself in the future.

etc.

The youngest one said that she has four grandchildren.

Haiyan took out eight yuan from her pocket and handed it to He Tao: "This is a New Year's gift for the four grandchildren. Two yuan each. Don't be greedy."

He Tao looked at Haiyan in disbelief.

Before today, his mother had never given her child any New Year's money.

On the verge of divorce, she actually gave her child year-end allowance, and even gave so much.

"You, what's wrong with you?" This style of doing things is very similar to his mother's.

Haiyan felt that the young man was being nagging. She said sullenly, "Just take it. Why are you talking so much nonsense? Get out of here, the three of you!"

He Tao was really afraid that she would lose her temper, so as soon as he said this, he left immediately with the other two.

…

Courtyard.

"What? The eldest daughter-in-law also gave New Year's money to the children?"

"Yes, two yuan each." He Tao distributed the money to the children.

Grandma He was puzzled by the eldest daughter-in-law's behavior: "Why is she so generous? Is she planning something bad?"

He Tao shook his head: "I know, but today I feel she is very much the same as before."

Grandma He was a little annoyed: "Don't worry about her."

…

Haiyan and her brother stayed in the guesthouse for one night.

The two returned to their hometown the next morning.

The youngest child thought that there would be benefits for accompanying her, but he got nothing and even paid five yuan.

The money for the meals on the train, the guesthouse we stayed at in Linshi, and the bus tickets were all paid by the youngest.

He went to find Haiyan.

Haiyan scolded him.

You said your sister owed you some money, and you still want to pay it back. Are you really siblings if you have to settle it so clearly?

The youngest wanted to take the money from Haiyan's pocket, but he could only grit his teeth and say that he was joking and that the money was not returned.

He looked grinning, but his heart was bleeding.

…

Xu Jiajia is out of the moon on this day.

Old Mrs. Xu hosted a banquet with five tables at home.

In addition to grandma's family, there are Xu Xiaoyao and her two children, her three sisters from her husband's family, her mother-in-law, Chen Jita and Shen Yuebai's comrades.

There are many people in the family.

It's tiring to host five tables.

Almost time for dinner.

Xu Jiajia's leader sent two gifts.

Xu Jiajia looked at the leader in confusion: "Whose is this?"

The leader said mysteriously, "It's a secret. Just take it."

Xu Jiajia answered: "Tell me and I'll answer."

The leader choked.

This subordinate is a bit rebellious!

"This is an order, you can't disobey."

Xu Jiajia was even more confused. She accepted a gift but also gave an order.

"You can resist, right? I'll take it back!"

Xu Jiajia put the gift in the cabinet in the room.

Before eating.

He Tao went to the guesthouse to look for Haiyan, but found nothing.

"Comrade, do you know where the comrade in room 101 on the second floor has gone?"

The staff flipped through a record and said, "Check out."

He Tao said, "Check out?"

The staff nodded and said, "Yes, I just checked out of their room. I heard from them that they were going back to their hometown."

He Tao was stunned.

Going back home at this time?

I'm afraid I can only spend the New Year in the car.

After returning to the courtyard, he told others that Haiyan and her brother had checked out.

Xu Jiajia thought of Haiyan's changes and felt that her heart must have changed as well.

It’s good to say goodbye and live a happy life. That’s good!

After the banquet, wait for the guests to leave.

Xu Jiajia took out the gift brought by the leader and opened it. There were four identical silver bracelets and four silver rings inside.

This gift is quite heavy.

Another gift was eight sets of clothes.

Four children, two sets each.

Xu Jiajia looked at the gifts in silence.

…

In a blink of an eye it's New Year's Eve.

Except Xu Jiajia, everyone else was busy.

The house is clean and dust-free, and the garden outside is also kept spotless, without a single weed.

Old Mrs. Xu brushed off the dust on her body and said with a smile, "It really is because there are so many people that there is a lot of work. If you hadn't come, it would have taken us several days to finish cleaning such a large courtyard. With you here, it can be done in half a day."

녈 Finish cleaning.

Everyone started preparing the afternoon meal.

After dinner.

Xu Jianguo handed the red paper he bought to Xu Jiajia: "Write the couplets."

Xu Jiajia is good at calligraphy.

Every Chinese New Year, she is the only one responsible for making couplets at home.

She spread out the red paper and picked up the brush to dip it in ink.

After a while.

A pair of couplets came out of the oven.

Her handwriting is fresh and flowing, with every stroke just right.

Xu Jianguo was very proud of this: "My daughter is really good. She solved cases, studied, and had children!"

Xu Jiajia: “…”

Is this complimenting her or insulting her?

Grandma He agreed very much. She smiled kindly and said, "In my hometown, no one gave birth to four children at once. Jia Jia is really amazing at giving birth!"

My second aunt also agreed: "When people in my hometown learned that Jiajia gave birth to four babies at once, they were all very surprised. They asked me if I could see the road with such a big belly?"

Mrs. Xu recalled that when Xu Jiajia was pregnant, she was still in a lot of pain: "It was impossible. Her belly was so big that she couldn't see the road. She had to be supported when she walked. When she was four months pregnant, her legs would cramp. We took turns massaging her, and she would feel much better after a massage.

Although it is great to have four babies at once, the pregnancy process is very uncomfortable, so I think it is better to have them one by one."

Third aunt: "It's painful to give birth to babies one by one. If you give birth to four at once, the pain will go away after just one time. If it were me, I would choose to give birth to four at once."

The second aunt said jokingly: "You, this generation is very capable, the next generation!"

He Xiaoxiao saw that everyone was discussing this issue, so she also jumped up and said, "I, I gave birth to four babies at a time."

The second aunt poked her forehead and said, "Don't let the children get involved in this topic. Go take care of Xiao Xingxing and Xiao Chenchen."

He Xiaoxiao felt that she was looked down upon, so she patted her chest and said, "Mom, don't look down on me. When I grow up, I will definitely give you four babies at a time."

Second aunt: “…”

She thinks quadruplets are Chinese cabbage!

The third aunt was amused by He Xiaoxiao: "You don't know how to be shy at all."