Qiao Changhai used a double entendre to talk about the relationship between husband and wife by referring to the matter of alcohol.
Shen Xiao heard the hidden meaning of his father-in-law's words, with a faint smile on his face, he picked up a meatball and put it in Qiao Changhai's bowl.
"Dad is right. I will listen to Baozhu from now on."
Seeing Shen Xiao being so understanding, Qiao Changhai raised his head and laughed, his tone was bold but also a little bit falsely polite: "How can a couple live together and listen to only one person? You two should discuss it, no matter big or small. "
Then he turned his face and said to his daughter who was eating, "Baozhu, you should remember this. In the future, you should discuss family matters with Xiao Shen more often, okay?"
Qiao Baozhu put down the bowl and nodded with a smile: "Got it? Don't worry, the two of us will definitely live a prosperous life."
Qiao Changhai nodded in satisfaction, looked down at the table full of meat dishes, a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.
My daughter refused to use her own money, yet she spent so much at the state-owned restaurant. I wonder if my son-in-law will feel sorry for the money?
Qiao Changhai calmly calculated the cost of the food and wine, and secretly decided that he would make up the money when his daughter left.
The table was filled with eight dishes, but the four of them didn't even finish half of them. Qiao Baozhu had the smallest appetite, so after putting down her chopsticks, she took out a stack of money from her bag.
"Mom and Dad, Shen Xiao asked me to give you this money."
Qiao Changhai was a little surprised and looked at Shen Xiao with confusion.
Shen Xiao said with a serious face: "Dad, I know you exchanged all the betrothal gifts for furniture as a dowry for Baozhu. I have seen all the furniture in the house. They are made temporarily and are definitely not of such good quality. They must have been bought from the furniture factory at a high price."
"Although I haven't been to the furniture factory to inquire about the price, I know that my 500 yuan is not enough."
"I have discussed this with Baozhu. Together with the pork at home, we will give you an additional 300 yuan."
Qiao Changhai frowned, somewhat unsure of Shen Xiao's intention.
"Dad, please don't be polite with us. I know that the two elders love Baozhu and want her to live a more comfortable life in the future. Baozhu feels the same way and wants the two elders to live a more comfortable and affluent life."
"I can see that the money they saved over the years was almost all spent on us. Now that Baozhu and I are married, we will be the ones to take care of them."
"A son-in-law is half a son. Please accept my kindness. Otherwise, Baozhu and I will not be happy."
A son-in-law is half a son.
Shen Xiao's words touched Qiao Changhai's heart, making it difficult for him to refuse.
"Well, we'll keep the money. I'll give it to you guys when you need it in the future."
Now that he had received the money, Qiao Changhai looked at the cigarettes and alcohol on the cabinet. He turned to Shen Xiao and said, "We have wasted all these cigarettes, alcohol, malted milk and other things. When you two leave later, take these things back with you. You can use them as a treat or as a gift. It's up to you. Don't buy them again when you go home. It's a waste of money."
Qiao Baozhu was right again. The old man would not keep these good things.
“Dad, we are going to invite Comrade Shen Xiao to dinner at home in the next two days.”
"It's not good to keep it at home, why not leave it here with you? When you need a gift in the future, you can just come and get it."
Qiao Changhai is a complete daughter slave. No matter what his Baozhu says, he thinks it is right. If my daughter wants to leave something at home, then let her leave it at home.
"Take these dishes home and heat them up in a pot at night."
This time, Qiao Baozhu didn't need to speak, Shen Xiao was the first to refuse: "Mom and Dad, we won't take these dishes back."
"My old boss heard that I got married and asked me to bring Baozhu to his house for a meal. We're hosting a dinner party at home tomorrow, and we'll probably have to eat leftovers for the next two days."
Qiao Changhai nodded: "It's true that we can't take it back. You two don't have time to eat it."
"Okay then, your mom and I will eat these dishes. Hahaha, oh, this day is so wonderful, just like Chinese New Year."
Qiao Changhai remembered something again and looked at Qiao Baozhu with a worried look on his face: "Is your family hosting a party? Let your mother go over to help tomorrow. Take the earliest bus and come back at 2pm."
Qiao Baozhu waved her hand and explained with a smile: "Don't bother my mother. There are many sisters-in-law in the family compound who can cook."
Qiao Changhai thought of the family members who helped to prepare meals that day, nodded with a smile, and reminded them: "When they help to cook, you can't be stingy and bring some meat and vegetables home for them. You can't be stingy with the interpersonal relationships between neighbors, colleagues and comrades."
Qiao Baozhu hadn't listened to her old father's nagging for many years. Now she could hear Qiao Changhai teaching her how to do things, and she was so happy.
There was no trace of impatience on her face, and she nodded with a smile, "I know, Dad. Don't worry, I won't embarrass you and Mom."
In addition to instructing his daughter, Qiao Changhai mainly performed for Shen Xiao. Seeing Shen Xiao smiling, he looked at his daughter tenderly.
He nodded secretly in his heart. It seemed that what Shen Xiao said about living a good life with his daughter did not seem to be false.
I just don’t know what Shen Xiao’s attitude is towards the widow of his comrade.
After eating for half a day, Qiao Changhai wanted to ask about Bai Hongmei, but he couldn't find a suitable opportunity.
Qiao Changhai coughed lightly and said to Qiao Baozhu with a stern face: "I never worry that you will make mistakes when dealing with ordinary people. What I worry about is that you are not tolerant enough towards the family members of your benefactor."
Shen Xiao's eyebrows jumped, and he knew that his father-in-law was coming towards him.
"Dad, I can explain this to you."
Just as Shen Xiao was about to explain, Qiao Changhai waved his hand and said proudly: “No need to explain, your mother and I know it.”
"His man sacrificed his life for the country. Regardless of whether he is your savior or not, since he has come to us for help, we will help him if we can."
"What's more, you are comrades-in-arms. The most important trust between men is to entrust an orphan to someone."
Qiao Changhai patted Shen Xiao on the shoulder and said with great admiration: "Xiao Shen, I support you in this matter."
Then he looked at Qiao Baozhu and said earnestly, "My daughter, no matter what happens over there in the future, they will only ask you to help. You must do your best to help. You must not hurt the feelings of the martyrs' families, do you understand?"
Qiao Baozhu nodded honestly: "Dad, don't worry, I know what to do."
Shen Xiao stood up excitedly and saluted Qiao Changhai: "Dad, thank you."
Regardless of whether Qiao Changhai was sincere or not, he still wanted to give Shen Xiao some advice. Just because he dared to say this, Shen Xiao was still very moved by it.
This scene was completely beyond Qiao Xifeng's expectations.
At this time, she was sitting on the warm kang in her mother's house, happily speaking ill of Qiao Baozhu to her aunts and uncles.
"Xifeng, are you telling the truth? Baozhu's son-in-law is having an affair with a widow?"
"Really? My aunt and I went to the hospital to inquire. Bai Hongmei's medical expenses were paid by a soldier."
"Chen Xiao came back yesterday, but Qiao Baozhu hasn't brought him back yet. Humph, she is too embarrassed to come back."
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