After they entered the house and sat down, Aunt Zhao poured Xing Zhaozhao a bowl of water as a gesture of respect, and then asked, "I wonder what brings Mingcheng's wife here to see me?"
The impatient look on his face practically screamed, "Hurry up and tell me, then leave immediately."
Xing Zhaozhao took a sip of water to moisten her throat: "I heard that your Xiaoyu is getting married soon."
Aunt Zhao nodded: "Yes, next month."
Xing Zhaozhao handed over the two bed sheets she had brought: "I bought these from the Mingcheng military base before, but I never got to use them. They're brightly colored, perfect for a wedding. I thought your Xiaoyu might be able to use them, so I brought them over to you."
When Aunt Zhao saw the bright red color, her eyes lit up.
"How could I possibly accept that?" she said, her hands already gripping the handle tightly without her noticing.
“Anyway, I don’t need it now, so it’s a waste to leave it here,” Xing Zhaozhao said.
Aunt Zhao had lived with the shrewd Accountant Zhao her whole life, so she wasn't stupid: "That's why Mingcheng's wife came all the way here to see me..."
Xing Zhaozhao looked at Aunt Zhao with a smile: "I would like to ask Uncle Zhao for a favor."
Aunt Zhao's expression hardened.
If someone really comes to her for help, she guarantees she'll help if she can, no matter what the request is.
She actually came looking for her old man...
Aunt Zhao had to think it over.
But……
She looked at the bed sheet that was already in her hands, but she really couldn't bear to part with it...
At this moment, only Accountant Zhao was in the brigade headquarters. With nothing to do, he was leisurely drinking tea by himself.
Aunt Zhao suddenly walked in looking hurried.
"Why are you here?" Accountant Zhao asked in surprise.
Aunt Zhao looked around warily, like a thief, and after making sure no one was around, she whispered something in Accountant Zhao's ear.
Accountant Zhao's expression changed: "Let me take a look first."
Aunt Zhao secretly took a folded piece of paper out of her pocket and quickly stuffed it into Accountant Zhao's hand.
Accountant Zhao opened it and raised an eyebrow.
Aunt Zhao, who couldn't read much, asked, "How is it? What does it say? Can it be used?"
Accountant Zhao then explained the gist of the letter to Aunt Zhao.
Aunt Zhao was shocked and said with a hint of sourness, "She would actually go to such lengths just for the Hao family?"
Accountant Zhao stared at the contents of the letter for a moment, then took out the company seal from the drawer and stamped it.
Although they didn't know how Xing Zhaozhao saw through Zhang Zhiqing's trickery, they also had a daughter who was about to get married, so they could empathize with her.
Accountant Zhao handed the letter back to Aunt Zhao: "Take it to her."
After saying that, he paused for a moment and then added, "If she ever needs any help in the future, please lend a hand if you can."
Aunt Zhao looked at Accountant Zhao in surprise: "Aren't you afraid of..."
"Anyway, the Hao family is still there to support us," Accountant Zhao said.
Aunt Zhao: "..."
Fine, he's still the same old man she knows; he'll never change.
At Accountant Zhao's house, Xing Zhaozhao was still waiting, chatting casually with Zhao Xiaoyu, who was sitting next to her.
"Are the wedding preparations almost complete?"
"Ai."
Is there anything else you need?
"Well……"
Tell me, and see if I can help. After all, it's a once-in-a-lifetime event, and I don't want to have any regrets.
"I wanted to make another set of clothes, but I was short of cloth coupons. He had already agreed to lend me some, but at the last minute, he said he had other uses for them and couldn't lend them to me."
"I don't have any cloth coupons here, but I might be able to get you some cloth."
"Really?"
Aunt Zhao rushed back in a flurry, her throat practically parched. She poured herself a bowl of water and drank it all in one go before she could catch her breath.
"It's done." She took the letter out of her pocket and slapped it in front of Xing Zhaozhao.
Xing Zhaozhao opened it, saw the bright red official seal on it, smiled broadly, and immediately put it away: "Thank you, Uncle Zhao and Auntie."
Aunt Zhao waved her hand magnanimously, saying, "Why should I be so polite with you, my aunt?"
Xing Zhaozhao: "..."
Is the sun about to rise in the west?
Aunt Zhao smiled awkwardly when she saw Xing Zhaozhao's surprised look.
Turning her head, she saw her daughter staring at Xing Zhaozhao with bright, mischievous eyes. She couldn't help but slap her and said, "What kind of look is that? It's like a mouse has fallen into a rice jar."
Zhao Xiaoyu held Aunt Zhao's hand: "Mom, my sister-in-law said she can help me get some cloth."
Aunt Zhao looked at Xing Zhaozhao with a look of surprise and delight: "Really? No cloth coupons needed?"
“No cloth ration coupons are needed,” Xing Zhaozhao said.
Aunt Zhao gratefully grasped Xing Zhaozhao's hand: "Then I'll thank you in advance. As for the money, I will definitely not treat you unfairly."
"I'll try my best," Xing Zhaozhao said.
When Xing Zhaozhao was about to leave, Aunt Zhao was reluctant to part with her and saw her to the gate, saying, "Come visit often in the future!"
Aunt Hao happened to be passing by their house.
Aunt Zhao saw it and, thinking of what Xing Zhaozhao had done for them, couldn't help but feel envious, jealous, and resentful. She glared at her, snorted irritably, and turned back.
Aunt Hao looked completely bewildered: "What's with her attitude? I didn't do anything to her."
Xing Zhaozhao shrugged: "I don't know either."
"Why did you come to their house?" Aunt Hao asked.
"I need Uncle Zhao's help with something," Xing Zhaozhao replied casually, without elaborating.
Aunt Hao didn't press further, but simply asked, "Did you help?"
Xing Zhaozhao nodded.
Aunt Hao slapped her thigh: "My goodness, the sun isn't going to rise in the west tomorrow, is it?"
Xing Zhaozhao chuckled happily: "That's not the case."
However, Aunt Zhao's attitude towards her did improve, which was quite unexpected.
"Since you're already here, why don't you come in and sit down at my place?" Aunt Hao said.
Xing Zhaozhao did not refuse, and casually mentioned to Aunt Hao that she could exchange some more dried wild vegetables and dried mushrooms, since Gaoyang still needed them.
It was almost dark when Xing Zhaozhao came out of Aunt Hao's house. She was carrying a bag with dried wild vegetables that Aunt Hao had helped her exchange. Little Hongling was nestled in her arms, tired from playing and already asleep.
As she approached her home, she saw Hongyu squatting at the door waiting for her.
Seemingly hearing her footsteps, he immediately turned around and saw her return. Overjoyed, he ran over, shouting, "Mommy..."
Xing Zhaozhao shushed her, "Keep your voice down, your sister is asleep."
"Oh." Hongyu glanced cautiously at his younger sister in Xing Zhaozhao's arms, and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that she was still awake. Then, he excitedly pulled Xing Zhaozhao towards the house: "Mom, Mom, come quick! Look what my brother and I found in the mountains..."
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