Chapter 206 A passerby in a 1990s housewife's rebirth story 15
Jiang Yue has been in a great mood lately because of Bai Ze's return. She personally cooked several elaborate dishes, and her friends thought it was because of the Chinese New Year.
On the 28th and 29th, Jiang Yue put up couplets and hung red lanterns. As in previous years, she prepared the dishes to be made on the 30th, as well as fried meatballs and other foods. This year, she specially fried more so that there wouldn't be enough to go around like last year.
On the 30th, Jiang Yue didn't cook as many dishes as last year, otherwise she would have to eat leftovers for several days. After the meal, she tidied up the red envelopes, put in some lucky money and candy, and then gave each child a red envelope when they came over.
On New Year's Eve this year, Jiang Yue didn't go out with everyone. She stayed at home and watched the Spring Festival Gala. She went to bed at midnight and woke up on New Year's Day. She put on the new clothes she bought for the New Year, washed up, and laid out snacks, candies, and tea.
Then she opened the courtyard gate before cooking. She didn't want to make a big fuss on the first day of the Lunar New Year, so she just made a little something to eat. Soon, some children came over, and by noon, almost all of them had come. As in previous years, Jiang Yue put a few red envelopes in her pocket and went to the old house.
Everyone was quite busy today, so Jiang Yue didn't bother them much. She just gave them a New Year's greeting and went home. The festive atmosphere didn't really end until after the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, because many people started going back to work, and the streets weren't as crowded as they were during the New Year holidays.
A few days later, Jiang Yue was tending to the flowers and plants she had planted in the yard when someone called. Jiang Yue patted the dirt off her hands, went inside, and answered the phone: "Hello, who is it?"
"Xiaoyue, it's me, Xiaohan. I'm in Beijing and I'm coming to visit you for a few days. Are you home?"
"Yes, when are you coming? Do you need me to pick you up?"
"No need, I have your address. I can just take a taxi there. By the way, is that young master Sun going with us this time? Can you accommodate him at your place?"
"What? How did you end up playing with him? Did you come alone? Didn't you bring the kids?"
“Yes, we brought him. Our whole family came together. We ran into Young Master Sun at the hotel, and when we chatted, he learned that I was coming to your place. He insisted on coming along, saying he wanted to see an old friend.”
"That's alright, you can all come along, I have room for you."
After saying a few more words, Zhou Zihan hung up the phone and said to Sun Shao, "Xiaoyue said you can come too, so shall we go together?"
"Hmph, if it weren't for me last time, would you have made so much money? Is it too much of a burden for you to treat me to a meal?"
"Ah, right, right, let's hurry up and go."
Zhou Zihan was speechless. She didn't know what was wrong with this young master Sun. They weren't even familiar with each other, yet he insisted on coming with them. Wasn't he out of his mind? He was too arrogant.
Actually, Sun Shao, who was standing next to him, also had his own grievances. He had run away in a hurry after causing trouble this time, and he didn't have much money with him. He spent all his money in a hotel after a few days, and soon he couldn't even afford to eat. Now he dared not contact his family, and his father had warned him about his cronies, so no one dared to help him.
Just when he was out of ammunition and food, he happened to meet Zhou Zihan, which was like meeting an old friend in a foreign land. It just so happened that Zhou Zihan was going to Jiang Yue's house. Sun Shao started to have a little plan. He could get a meal at Jiang Yue's house and maybe even save some money on room and board if he stayed for a few days.
Zhou Zihan spoke to her husband and introduced him to Young Master Sun. The two greeted each other, and Zhou Zihan and her husband each carried a baby. There was some luggage on the ground. Zhou Zihan and her husband picked up the luggage and walked towards the hotel exit. They originally planned to carry the rest back, but Young Master Sun stepped forward and picked it up for them: "Let's go!"
After saying that, he picked up his luggage and walked to the taxi. Sun Shao sat in the front passenger seat, while Zhou Zihan and her husband sat in the back with their child. The driver checked that the door was closed, asked for the destination, and then set off.
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yue went out to buy some groceries. Thinking that Zhou Zihan was still taking care of two children, she specially bought some light and suitable food for her. Before they arrived, Jiang Yue prepared the groceries and went to wait for them at the alley entrance when it was almost time.
A car stopped shortly afterward. Zhou Zihan's husband got out first, followed by Zhou Zihan and Sun Shao. Jiang Yue hugged Zhou Zihan and said, "Xiaohan!"
"Xiaoyue!"
The two greeted each other. Jiang Yue looked at the baby in Zhou Zihan's arms. The baby was looking at her with big, dark eyes. Jiang Yue couldn't help but tease the child. The child was very happy and smiled. The baby even reached out his hands, wanting Jiang Yue to hold him. Zhou Zihan looked at the child and then at Jiang Yue before handing the child to Jiang Yue.
Jiang Yue didn't stand on ceremony. She's lived for countless years and has mastered the basic skill of taking care of children. Jiang Yue took the child, and the child smiled even more happily. Zhou Zihan, standing nearby, clicked her tongue in amazement. She knew that her two children were very difficult to take care of and were also a bit obsessed with looks. Most people would cry if they even had the intention to hold them, let alone hold them. But when Jiang Yue held them, they were overjoyed.
Jiang Yue chatted with Zhou Zihan for a while while holding the child, then greeted Sun Shao, who seemed a bit bored, saying, "Sun Shao, you seem to be down on your luck."
Jiang Yue wasn't lying; he did look quite haggard. Of course, although he was staying in a hotel, it wasn't a high-end one. When had Young Master Sun ever stayed in such a hotel? Besides, the food wasn't good either. He didn't have money to buy good food; it was all just a makeshift meal. No wonder he looked unwell. Young Master Sun snorted irritably. Jiang Yue and Zhou Zihan exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly.
Afterwards, she greeted Zhou Zihan's husband. Jiang Yue observed him for a while; he was very handsome, the kind of guy who looked like a puppy. It was clear that he cared a lot about Zhou Zihan and the child. After exchanging pleasantries, Jiang Yue was about to take the group home. It didn't seem right to just stand on the roadside. Just as she was about to leave, the taxi driver stopped her: "Hello, you haven't paid your fare yet. Don't rush off."
Jiang Yue glanced at Zhou Zihan, then Zhou Zihan glanced at her husband, and then the three of them looked at Sun Shao, who was just standing by. Sun Shao blushed, he had never been so embarrassed. He checked his pockets and found he had no money, so he could only turn his head to the side. Jiang Yue didn't show her curiosity, but now was not the time to investigate, so she took out her money and paid the bill.
Jiang Yue led the group home, carrying a baby in her arms. The baby was very curious, looking around curiously. After entering the courtyard, Jiang Yue led everyone to the living room, then served a pot of tea and some dried goods, all prepared for the New Year. After resting for a while, the group chatted, mainly Zhou Zihan and Jiang Yue. Sun Shao was quite bored, so Zhou Zihan sent her husband to keep him company.
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