Chapter 264: Marrying My Sister 4: That shrew is really powerful, go and see...
Xiao Wei tried hard for a long time, but there was still no hope of success, so he had to give up.
Because of this, she was so angry that she didn't talk to her brother for several days, and she didn't even go back to her parents' home on Wei Xiaodong's birthday.
She is in a cold war with her family, which is exactly what Fan's mother wants. It will be easier for her to control her in the future, right?
A few days later, he came back with some folk remedies and urged his two daughters-in-law to give birth to sons.
Xiao Wei was so disgusted that she simply asked for leave from the publishing house and took her daughter to see her man.
Yao Zhizhi was discussing the republication of Yicheng Pictorial with Chao Risheng. When she came out, she saw Xiao Wei who had been waiting for a long time.
Yao Zhizhi ignored her, so Xiao Wei quickly caught up with her. "Editor-in-Chief Yao, what exactly do you want in exchange for Yao Ningning marrying in? If that doesn't work, I can ask my husband to step in, right? He's a soldier and the most successful member of the family. Why shouldn't my in-laws give him some respect?"
Yao Zhizhi was speechless. "Xiao Wei, didn't I tell you I'm staying out of this? If you have any ideas, go talk to Teacher Yao. As for your man's reputation, I don't think it matters. Aren't you being forced to take folk remedies by your mother-in-law? It can't be that your man acquiesces, right?"
Xiao Wei stopped talking and looked at Yao Zhizhi with resentment. Editor-in-Chief Yao was so cruel. No matter what, she had been nice to Editor-in-Chief Yao during this period, so why was he unwilling to help her?
It's so sad.
But she was still unwilling to give up, and asked one last time: "What if the three brothers split up? I'll let my mother-in-law live with my eldest brother's family. Is that okay?"
Yao Zhizhi didn't have much to say, just one sentence: "Go find Teacher Yao, I'm busy, that's all."
Xiao Wei has learned his lesson. No wonder Teacher Yao can still get along with Editor-in-Chief Yao. These two people have similar personalities. If they say no, it means no, and no matter how others play the emotional card, it will be useless.
Had to give up.
It's the beginning of winter, and the republication of Yicheng Pictorial is not going smoothly. Firstly, several columns currently being conceived overlap with the lives of the general public, which will impact the sales of the magazine. Secondly, Yicheng Pictorial has always been printed on coated paper, which is too costly and cannot be reduced. This will lead to a high price for the magazine, making it difficult to promote.
If we use the offset paper used in ordinary magazines, we will not be able to take advantage of the large number of illustrations in pictorials, and the color reproduction will not be good enough. It is better to publish a magazine in an ordinary format.
After several rounds of meetings, the resumption of publication was finally put on hold.
"Let's wait a little longer, until the people have some spare money in their pockets, then we can talk about it. We can continue to prepare during this period, and keep all the suitable manuscripts." This was the conclusion Chao Risheng finally came to.
Yao Zhizhi did not object. It was unwise to run a magazine at a loss. No one's money came from the wind these days. So let it be.
It was already winter. Xiao Wei went to the south to visit relatives and never came back. Yao Zhizhi's ears finally had some peace and quiet for a while.
As for Yao Ningning, she stayed in Liutiao Hutong to help her two sisters take care of the children. She also had Zhang Caini as her companion. The two of them shared the profits and worked together to take good care of the four children. Yao Yingying was responsible for taking odd jobs in garment factories and embroidery stations to earn money to supplement the family income.
The three lesbians seemed to be living like a women's mutual aid society. Yao Zhizhi would occasionally meet them on the street, and she felt very relieved to see them living their lives positively.
Look, as long as you give women a way to make money, they can live well without men.
A few days later, Yao Weiguo came with his family.
Cui Wen was holding her youngest daughter Tongtong and walking at the back. When she reached the exit, she saw her grandparents and actually recognized them.
As for the two aunts and uncle, they can also be distinguished.
Yao Zhizhi couldn't help but wonder, does this little guy have such a good memory?
After asking, I found out that the couple used photos to teach Tongtong to recognize people whenever they had time. After all, she was a three-year-old child, and she would remember it after teaching her a few times.
Yao Zhizhi quickly helped with the luggage: "Let's go, get in the car."
Yao Weiguo thought they were bicycles, but when he looked, he saw they were four shoulder poles. He was a little surprised: "Where did so many shoulder poles come from?"
"My parents-in-law have one, and they borrowed three from their colleagues. Let's go, wrap your scarf around yourself, it's windy." Yao Zhizhi carried Tongtong into the car. As for her and her sister's six children, they were all waiting at the other side of the alley.
These four sidecars were quite eye-catching when they drove out, and people saluted them along the way.
Yao Zhizhi couldn't help but think of the heavy snow when she first went to the Northeast, and her father who stood in the wind and snow, as firm as a pine tree.
I can't help but sigh that time flies so fast. There was no Little Moon back then, but now Little Moon is almost two years old.
It’s a pity that the third brother is not here, and I don’t know if he has a girlfriend in Hong Kong. He is not young anymore, it’s time to get married.
When they got to the alley, Yao Zhizhi led her eldest brother and the others to the yard where her father lived. "This is a place for your family of five to live. Dad and the two boys will live with me, Mom and the two girls will live with my sister, and my two little troublemakers will live with my parents-in-law. It's just enough space for us to live here."
"It's quite close, that's great." Yao Weiguo went out for a walk. It's true that although the temperature in Yicheng is higher than that in Northeast China in winter, it is also more humid. The air is wet everywhere, and the chill penetrates into the collar and cuffs.
I couldn't help but sigh: "I thought it would be warmer here, but I didn't expect it to be so cold."
Yao Zhizhi smiled and helped him raise the stove: "It's okay, it doesn't snow much here, at least it doesn't block the road every year."
"Really? Did it snow last year?" Yao Weiguo had never spent a winter here, and this time he would only stay for a few days and would not be able to wait until the New Year.
Yao Zhizhi shook her head: "It's raining, but not heavily. It will melt away quickly. I don't know for sure this year."
"Next time, choose to come in summer or autumn so the kids can have fun." Yao Weiguo rubbed his hands and took out a newspaper from his bag and gave it to her.
Yao Zhizhi was curious, so she took it and looked at it, then was dumbfounded: "Duan Cheng... I was wondering why he hasn't called me recently."
"He is also unlucky. His second-married wife is troublesome and has pissed off his father to death. Now they are getting divorced. Fortunately, they don't have children, otherwise I don't know how they will continue to be entangled." Yao Weiguo was also helpless. He was not related to Duan Cheng, so he had no say when Duan Cheng got married for the second time.
Now Political Commissar Duan was so angry that he died, and Duan Cheng's mother was seriously ill, leaving no one to take care of the child.
Fortunately, the child was already in kindergarten, and Duan Cheng personally picked him up and dropped him off at school every day. After school, if he had not finished get off work yet, he would take him to the university for classes.
Yao Weiguo sighed, "Sometimes I'm really thankful. A bad marriage is enough to destroy a person's spirit, and even their entire life and family. Our parents haven't helped me and your sister-in-law much over the years. If it were another family, I'm afraid there would have been a quarrel long ago. I have to thank your sister-in-law for never mentioning these things to me. But even if she doesn't mention it, I can't ignore it. So, little sister, you have to understand that I can't force your sister-in-law to transfer to Yicheng with me just to reunite with you. That would make your sister-in-law too wronged. I can't bring myself to say that."
"Brother, I understand everything, really." Yao Zhizhi looked at her brother seriously. It was him and his sister-in-law who first noticed that something was wrong with Yao Jingjing. It was also him who was injured and delayed his work in order to expose Yao Jingjing's true face. His sister-in-law never complained about these things to her. She was always grateful to the couple. She quickly comforted him, "Don't worry, my second sister and I know what's going on. We will do more to support our parents in their old age. As for next year, it will be my second sister and I's turn to bring our parents back to see you."
Yao Weiguo smiled and hugged the teacup to cover his hands. "Hey, that's not what I meant. Your second sister has had a difficult marriage and has many children. I feel sorry for her, so it's only right that your parents help her out more. Remember, we are one family, don't worry about gains and losses and hurt feelings. As long as your parents are healthy and safe, nothing else matters. As for money, those who have money can give more, and those who don't can give less. As long as the thought is there, that's all."
"Okay." Yao Zhizhi nodded. Since her eldest brother had spoken, she would not mention this matter in the future. When her parents really needed to retire, she believed that the four brothers and sisters would not shirk their responsibilities.
The two went to the courtyard by the lake, and when they got there, they found Yao Taotao was there too.
She was still quite embarrassed. When she saw Yao Weiguo, she smiled awkwardly and said, "It's my eldest brother who's here."
"Hello." Yao Weiguo knew that his younger sister had a good relationship with Yao Taotao, and he also knew that Yao Taotao was helping his younger sister, so he didn't embarrass her.
Yao Taotao came to submit an article for the magazine.
She felt a little helpless: "Zhizhi, it's time to change the lock on your mailbox. My key broke in the keyhole. I have no choice but to wait for you to come back and give you the manuscript in person."
"Okay, I'll buy a new lock at noon. Sit down, I'll go through the manuscript now." Today is a day off, and Yao Zhizhi doesn't have to go to the office, so she just works at home.
Seeing that she was busy, Yao Weiguo took Little Star and Little Moon to the front yard to play with their brothers and sisters.
After Yao Weiguo left, Yao Taotao's tense nerves finally relaxed.
Yao Zhizhi wanted to laugh: "What's wrong? Is my eldest brother that scary?"
"You don't understand." Yao Taotao sighed silently. That feeling of guilt would accompany her for the rest of her life. Even she felt uncomfortable every time she faced Zhizhi.
However, it was the sisterhood of eighteen years that overcame her fragile sense of shame, and she still managed to come through.
She couldn't bear to do that.
She sat opposite Yao Zhizhi and picked up a book to read quietly.
Soon, Yao Yingying came over and shouted, "Tao'er, come here quickly. Ningning offended Cao Guangyuan's second wife while buying vegetables. That shrew was really bad. Not only did she beat Ningning, but she also made a scene in the market. I'm going to call the police now. Please go to the market and help Ningning."
What? Is it really that narrow a road for enemies to meet?
Yao Taotao quickly put the book down: "Zhizhi, I'll come back later, you go ahead and do your thing, okay."
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