"Then don't smoke. I'll pack you some 'special' candies later. When you feel like smoking, put one in your mouth. After a while, you'll quit.
At your age, it’s better not to smoke…”
"Oh, my dear Lingling, I didn't have the chance to smoke before, but now I have the opportunity. Why are you asking me to quit..."
"So, do you think smoking is more important, or are grandchildren more important?" Qiu Yuling looked as if she was asking you to choose.
Qiu Jianshe laughed for a long time, but finally gave in. "Grandchildren are more important. Did you stop craving cigarettes after eating that candy?"
"Well, when have I ever lied to you? I'll give it to you next week when I come back."
Once Qiu Jianshe agreed, he was happy to do anything.
At this moment, he had no intention of resisting and was busy catching and plucking chickens for the girl and son-in-law.
Li Xingyao stopped his father-in-law and said, "Dad, I brought you some dumplings. They're cooked in the lunch box, and there's stuffing in the bowl. I'll go knead the dough for you and pack up the remaining stuffing. We'll freeze it and eat it later."
"What kind of conditions are there? You can even freeze it and eat it slowly. You two should come together and finish it together."
Qiu Yuling refused, "Just listen to your son-in-law. We came out after we had dinner together. The noodles in that pocket are the ones he prepared for you, and the small jar is filled with臊子. When you're too lazy to cook alone, just put some noodles in, poach an egg, and pour a spoonful of臊子 on it..."
Qiu Jianshe listened with a stern look on his face. "Then I'll go catch the chicken and scald it, and when you leave, bring it up for my in-laws."
It's not good that other people's sons are so sincere to them, but your own daughter is so heartless to them.
Now Qiu Yuling had no choice but to give in. Li Xingyao tried to persuade her for a long time, but his say was only slightly better than his father-in-law's. As long as his wife had no objection, he could not accomplish anything no matter how hard he tried.
After walking out of Erdaoliang, he said to his wife in the back seat, "Why didn't you stop her? The chicken is still laying eggs. Dad can collect the eggs if you keep them."
"Haven't you heard that chicken butts are not very active in winter, and they only lay one every other day? They often hide here and there, and it takes a lot of effort to find them. So, let's clean them up. We can take them to mom's place tomorrow..."
As soon as Qiu Yuling left, Qiu Jianjun rushed back from the meeting. "Second brother, where are Yuling and the others? Have they left? Did they bring us some wine? Come on, ask your sister-in-law to prepare some food for us, and we can go have a drink..."
Qiu Jianshe took out the small jar his daughter had asked him to eat and said, "Let's do it another day. I just ate dumplings and there's no room in my stomach."
"Oh~ Have you eaten the dumplings? You are so lucky. When you count carefully, you are the luckiest among all the brothers." Not to mention the sons, even the daughters and sons-in-law are more fortunate than other families!
Qiu Jianshe felt deeply comforted by these words. "Well, only Linglingwa is stronger. If we let those guys out, we won't even be able to see their shadows..."
"Just show off, why don't you go and have a couple of drinks? If you don't go, I'll go drink it myself!"
Forget it, I'd rather die for a gentleman. Qiu Jianshe felt that his cousin had already called him twice, and he couldn't lose face.
"You're still barely making it. Then you stay home for the winter, and I'll go back by myself..."
"Brother, what are you talking about? I'm worried about Lingling's well-being, so I have to be moderate in everything I do. When we were eating dumplings first, my son-in-law ate a few bites with me..."
Qiu Jianjun told the second brother to stop retouching, as it was only making things worse...
Li Qingmei's life is no better, and she is very comfortable. Her son and daughter-in-law are both filial. They eat in the cafeteria during the day, and when they come back in the afternoon, they each get a box of vegetables. She and Qingdou can make whatever they want to eat.
There was always a supply of steamed buns and snacks in the house. She was not a stingy old woman. She would use the money the old couple had to give to any child she needed, and there was no conflict among the family.
At the dinner table, she listened to her third brother read the letter from the second brother, "Second brother said he came back last year, but he won't be back for the New Year this year. I guess the eldest brother is the same. The farm is not like the army, and it is even harder to get leave.
If they can't come over after replying, then I'll wait until the end of the year and send them some things. When you have time, mother, you can sew some jackets for your nephews and nieces. I'll pay for it..."
Wang Aihong had no objection. "Then don't forget to make one for your younger sister too. She's at a loss because she doesn't have children."
"Yes, my little sister has some too. I have a co-worker who gave me some cloth coupons. Wife, please give me some money tomorrow so that I can save the coupons in advance. It will be difficult to exchange them when I get them..."
Li Qingmei held Qingdou and fed the baby one spoonful at a time. Wang Aihong didn't care. As long as it didn't bother her, she had no objection to how others took care of the baby.
Qiu Dashu couldn't bear to see this. "Mom, Qingdou will go to the Miaomiao class next year. We have to teach her to eat and drink on her own. Otherwise, who will take care of her like this? She'll just be hungry..."
Qiu Yuling had a fulfilling weekend. Although she didn't do anything after returning from her husband's house, she was still very tired. After washing up, she lay down on the bed and ignored everything.
Li Xingyao was still wiping here and there.
Since the heating was provided, they no longer went to the bungalow. Only Li Xingyao would go there from time to time to check in and clean. The two of them lived in Qiu Yuling's cadre building.
In the past, she had thought about her family responsibilities, but as time went by, she found that her partner was very capable and there was no place for her to use her talents, which made her skills gradually degenerate.
If you ask her to pick up all her hard work now, she will definitely be scared.
Li Xingyao listened to his wife's ramblings without changing his smile, "It's okay, that day won't come.
When I'm not around, you can go to my parents' house and spend some time there. If you feel comfortable on your own, you don't have to go. We can eat in the cafeteria or at a restaurant. We have money." He still earned the money to support his wife easily.
Qiu Yuling nodded, not complaining that he was too nosy. "Are you done? Come up quickly if you're done..."
After a while of being in love with each other, it was the end of the year again.
The Council for the Promotion of International Trade sent Qiu Yuling a New Year's gift in advance. It was a large envelope inside a small envelope, and inside was a red envelope with 200 yuan. Qiu Yuling took a look and put it away. "Hey, the letter said there was an accompanying package, so why didn't the postman give me a receipt just now?
Why don't you go to the post office and ask for me? It's cold outside and I don't want to move."
Li Xingyao picked up his coat without saying a word. As a result, Qiu Yuling hadn't even finished making the scented tea when she left.
"Why so fast?"
Li Xingyao placed the package on the living room carpet. "I remembered it as soon as the postman left. When I left, he was at the gatehouse. He took the documents and came to retrieve it."
"Oh, open it for us and see what's inside."
Li Xingyao took the scissors from the sewing basket and carefully unwrapped it. The wrapping cloth could be reused. "It's clothes. It seems there are more than one set, some thin and some thick."
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