Liu Chengyun said, "As for children's affairs, it's up to them to decide their own fate. There's no point in worrying too much."
"You just don't care about anything. Liu Huncai hasn't even started a family yet. He's already in his thirties and still hasn't found a partner. Do you still want to have grandchildren?"
Liu Hun is the son of Zhou Mo's second uncle Liu Chengyun. He has not married this year and is already 32 years old, which worries Liu Chengfu and Liu Chengyun.
But Liu Chengyun could understand Liu Hun. "He's currently working as the village secretary. He's very busy. He just finished his poverty alleviation campaign, and now he's trying to solve the problem of children in the village having difficulty getting to school and the distance to school. He's practically living in the Education Bureau."
"I get angry when you say this. Why do you have to go to the village when you can do something else? You don't make much money a month, and you're so busy that you don't even go home. You can't even earn 3,000 yuan a month just to look after the place."
Liu Chengyun: "Your job doesn't come with five social insurances and one housing fund, and there aren't many benefits. Even though Liu Hui is busy now, you will have security when you get old."
Liu Chengfu: "I can't even live well now, so what are you talking about getting old in the future?"
The two brothers talked at once and started to make nonsense about Liu Hun.
The point of conflict shifted away from Han Chen.
Zhou Mo breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mom, what are we having for dinner? I'll help you make it," Zhou Mo asked.
Liu Xiangru said, "Let's make dumplings. I've already chopped the filling, so it'll be quick to make. Let's stir-fry a few more dishes."
"I'll go knead the dough," Zhou Mo turned and called Han Chen, "Come and help me."
"Okay," Han Chen was extremely happy.
The two of them went into the kitchen together.
Seeing this scene, Liu Chengfu couldn't help but be surprised: "This doctor from the imperial capital would actually go into the kitchen?"
Liu Xiangru said, "Of course not. Why do you think our Momo likes Han Chen? He must be good at both housework and socializing."
Liu Chengfu looked pale.
Liu Chengyun and Liu Xia beside him were amused.
In the kitchen.
Han Chen and Zhou Mo could also vaguely hear the conversation outside.
Liu Xiangru's remark that Han Chen "is both good at housework and at home" made Zhou Mo burst out laughing.
Han Chen, however, was not embarrassed at all. Instead, he said proudly, "Aunt Liu is right. Why are you laughing? Am I not good at both the living room and the kitchen?"
Zhou Mo glared at him and teased, "You're really becoming more and more self-aware now. Are you really just living off someone who's your freeloader?"
"What else?" Han Chen said, "Aunt Liang said so, which means it's your family tradition. Of course I have to abide by it."
Zhou Mo sneered, "You're getting more excited the more you talk. Do you really think you're a young wife who hasn't even married yet?"
"Didn't I say that living off a gigolo is every man's dream?"
"whispering sound."
Zhou Mo kneaded the dough while Han Chen washed the vegetables.
The two worked together to complete the preliminary preparations.
Zhou Mo went to the living room to ask Liu Xiangru to cook, but in the end it was Zhou Zheng who came in with Zhou Mo.
After he entered the kitchen, he consciously took the apron, put it around his neck, and tied the back strap with his hands behind his back.
The light blue apron with small floral patterns did not look out of place on him at all, but instead highlighted his family-oriented temperament.
"Dad, it looks good," Zhou Mo looked at Zhou Zheng and praised.
Han Chen was still there. Zhou Zheng felt a little embarrassed by Zhou Mo's praise. "Hurry up and go outside and make dumplings with your mother."
"Oh," Zhou Mo turned around and asked Han Chen before leaving, "Would you like to join us in making dumplings?"
Han Chen said, "I'm not very good at making dumplings, so I'd better help Uncle Zhou here."
Zhou Zheng also said, "Let Han Chen stay in the kitchen."
Zhou Mo thought it was just right, as it would prevent his two uncles from seeing the limp dumplings Han Chen made and taking the opportunity to "attack" him.
Liu Xiangru instructed Zhou Mo to prepare everything needed for making dumplings.
Liu Chengfu, Liu Chengyun, and Liu Xia washed their hands, gathered around the dining table, and made dumplings together.
Seeing Liu Xia coming over, Liu Xiangru hurriedly said, "Xia Xia, don't help anymore. Go and accompany Xiao Bao to sleep for a while. It's tiring to take care of a child all day."
"It's okay, aunt, I'm used to it." Liu Xia said.
"What habit are you using? Your dark circles have turned into panda eyes." Liu Xiangru pulled her over and led her into Zhou Mo's bedroom. "Momo, this room is cool. You and Xiaobao can lie down together for a while. We'll call you when the meal is ready."
Liu Xia glanced at the sleeping baby on the bed, closed her eyes and nodded, "Yeah."
"My dear child, you've suffered so much. Now that you're back home, you won't have to endure that suffering. With your father, your second uncle, and me here, no one can bully our Liu family. Let's have a happy meal together today and make yourself comfortable first."
"Yeah," Liu Xia choked up and her eyes became sore when she heard Liu Xiangru's comforting words.
"You rest first." Liu Xiangru patted Liu Xia's hand and turned to leave Zhou Mo's bedroom.
Zhou Mo was standing at the corner of the dining table rolling out dumpling wrappers. Seeing Liu Xiangru come out, she asked, "What's wrong, Sister Xia Xia? You look much more haggard."
The last time Zhou Mo saw Liu Xia was during the Chinese New Year.
When Liu Xia returned to her parents' home, Zhou Mo met her at her uncle's house. She looked a little listless at the time. Zhou Mo also reminded Liu Xia that it might be postpartum depression and that it would be better for her to get checked out.
Liu Xia said nothing.
"Just focus on your studies. Children should not meddle in adult matters," Liu Chengfu was busy wrapping dumplings. Without waiting for Liu Xiangru to answer, he scolded Zhou Mo first.
"Uncle, I'm almost thirty years old," Zhou Mo reminded helplessly.
"What's wrong with thirty? Even if you are sixty, you are still the youngest in our family," Liu Chengfu glanced at her.
Zhou Mo was about to defend herself when Liu Chengyun smiled and said, "Momo, you're still in school. In the eyes of us elders, if you're still in school and haven't graduated yet, you're just a child."
“…”
"That's right," Liu Chengfu said, "Ungraduated kids, who haven't been exposed to society, don't know anything. They can't judge people well and are easily deceived. Look at you, how many times have you been deceived? Your parents said you're dating, so we definitely have to come and check it out for you. We can't let you get cheated again."
"Definitely not this time," Zhou Mo said.
"Not necessarily," Liu Chengfu said with a venomous tone, "Anyone can pretend before they get married, but once they get married, it's very likely that they won't be the same as they are now."
Zhou Mo frowned, feeling that something was wrong with Liu Chengfu today.
On the one hand, it was directed at Han Chen, but she also felt that Liu Chengfu's words had a hidden meaning and were not just directed at Han Chen.
In the restaurant, Zhou Mo was responsible for rolling out the dumpling wrappers. Liu Chengfu and Liu Chengyun both came from hard times, so making dumplings was no problem for them, especially Liu Chengyun, who used to be a chef.
"Is Old Zhou okay? Do you want me to cook?" Liu Chengyun listened for a long time but didn't hear any sound of cooking in the kitchen, so he couldn't help but get anxious.
"He can definitely do it," Liu Xiangru said calmly, "Since he retired, he has cooked most of the meals at home. It's no problem."
Just as he finished speaking, there was a "sizzling" sound from the kitchen, which was the sound of vegetables being put into the frying pan.
"You heard it, it's being cooked right now."
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