After the first day of August, another letter arrived from my hometown in Northeast China. It had been over a month since Zhou Jiao gave birth to twins on July 2nd.
The old daughter-in-law was about to finish her 45-day confinement and no longer had to worry about anything. Not only Zhang's mother, but also Zhang's father couldn't sit still.
——In addition to the pregnant daughter-in-law and daughter in their hometown, the eldest grandson Xizi of their Zhang family was also admitted to university.
"Jiaojiao, Mom really wants to go back this time. Luckily, we have Sister Chen and Sister Sun at home, so Mom doesn't have to worry about us even if she goes back."
In the bedroom of the east wing, Zhang's mother looked at the twins with reluctance.
"When will you come back this time? You won't be like when my second sister-in-law gave birth to Taozi and stay away for two or three years, right?"
Mother Zhang pretended to be angry and slapped Zhou Jiao: "When has Mom not come here for two or three years?" She couldn't help laughing as she said this.
It's been two years since they last visited Beijing. That time, they went home twice. Now that the twins are so young, they probably won't be able to visit home often.
"This time, it's different from before. Your mother and your father will come to visit you often. When you go back to work, if outsiders can't take good care of the children, please write to me and I'll come over to help."
Zhou Jiao smiled and nodded. But she knew in her heart that if that day ever came, she wouldn't embarrass her in-laws. Since the child was born, she had no intention of letting them raise her child for her and her husband.
Especially Zhang Laoer and his wife also need help.
What's more, she has her own little thoughts. Since she is filial to the elderly and doesn't want to make them suffer, then Lin Juhua will also have some concerns, right?
"It will be great when our Liuyiwuyi grows up, then we can go back to our hometown."
"It won't be long before we can go back." Zhou Jiao reluctantly held her mother-in-law's hand. "Mom, don't be afraid to spend money when you go back. Just buy whatever you want to eat. When you get old and your teeth fall out, you won't be able to eat whatever you want.
If anyone makes you angry back home, no matter who it is, just confront them, but don't let yourself get hurt. I'll help you vent your anger when I get back.
If you get bored at home and miss us, just ask Xiaomi to buy you a ticket to come over. Our hutong courtyard is right there, so you don’t have to worry about living anywhere else feeling uncomfortable.”
As Zhou Jiao spoke, Zhang's mother's eyes gradually turned red.
If we talk about who is the most considerate, it is really no one except this daughter-in-law. That yard is said to be for Brother Hu to live in, but he has no shortage of yards. In fact, he kept it for the couple.
On the day of departure for the weekend, except for Zhou Jiao and the twins who were absent, Zhou Xiaozheng and his family personally sent his in-laws to the station.
Zhang's father and mother passed away, and Zhang Guoqing finally returned to his bedroom, finally able to hold his wife in his arms at night. Even if he had to get up every three hours to serve the two little ancestors, he was happy to do it.
Zhang Guoqing took a deep breath of his wife's scent and laughed with joy.
"Fool!"
"There's only the fool in front of you. Jiaojiao, is this person okay?"
Zhou Jiao understood that he was referring to Aunt Sun. "So far, she seems okay. She's very experienced in taking care of children and is very attentive. However, this person is like tea, and you have to savor her slowly."
Zhang Guoqing knew this was the only way. The candidate was assigned by the logistics department, and if he wanted to make him as devoted as Aunt Chen, he would have to use some tricks.
Zhang Guoqing, squinting his eyes, was most hoping for a woman with a heavy family burden, so he could use both kindness and power. If it was a widow with no one to rely on, that would be even better, but unfortunately, he didn't have the final say in everything.
Zhou Jiao knew he was worried about the twins, so she smiled and said, "Think more about raising children in the countryside, and you'll feel more at ease. During the next year of internship, you'll spend half of your time in the army. You'll be tired so you can go home to be with the children at night. I'll also try my best to go home every day."
Zhang Guoqing hugged her arms tightly, "Jiaojiao, you've worked hard!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Zhou Jiao patted him comfortingly. "And have you forgotten that we have my aunt as our anchor? She comes four or five times a day. She loves children more than anyone else."
Hearing this, Zhang Guoqing chuckled.
"Okay, go to bed early. I've had enough sleep during the day. You can just sleep peacefully at night. I'll be there for the babies when they wake up."
"I'm in good spirits and would still like to chat with you. Wife, are there still sixteen days left?" As he said this, Zhang Guoqing squeezed her hand.
Under the dim light, Zhou Jiao's face suddenly turned red and she glanced at him.
Zhang Guoqing touched her face and lowered his voice, letting out a muffled laugh.
After a long while, seeing that she was about to pinch herself out of anger and shame, he quickly retorted: "Look, you're overthinking it, aren't you? I mean the double confinement period is due."
As he said that, he patted her head lightly and said, "It's okay. If you want to be with your brother, just say it boldly."
“…”
After teasing his wife, Zhang Guoqing stopped and immediately changed the subject: "Jiaojiao, we've lost a lot this time."
Zhou Jiao tilted her head and looked at him confusedly.
"Maternity leave, if postponed for a year, would give you exactly fifty-six days of maternity leave."
Zhou Jiao chuckled softly, "Why don't you consider my summer vacation? Do you have winter and summer vacations when you're working? I thought you said the expenses were too high this time."
"Don't tell me! It's been about five months since we moved into the Qian family compound. We've been spending money like water. Dad and his family's round-trip fare, Second Aunt's red envelope, and the expenses of the past few months, not including the supplies I bought privately, it's almost five hundred yuan. Five hundred yuan, that's almost a year and a half of my salary."
Zhou Jiao laughed when she heard this.
She hadn't thought much of it before, and would simply take whatever she needed from the space. This time, when she was pregnant, she had people around her all the time, either her master and his three children, or her parents-in-law and the midwife. With them around, she had to buy a lot of things at high prices, which was a huge expense, wasn't it?
"Actually, not much of this money was spent on you. Besides the round-trip fare and other miscellaneous expenses for my parents and Second Auntie, a lot of it was spent on the rations I bought from Captain Qian and the others over the past few months. No wonder no one wants to travel far these days!"
Zhou Jiao jokingly said, "That's not like you. Now that you have more sons, you're becoming stingy? Didn't you make a lot of money before the New Year?"
"Silly wife!" Zhang Guoqing played with a strand of her hair. Not bad, the yellow hair was back to its "Rejoice" state. "I'm just checking in with you, so you don't suspect I'm subsidizing some young woman."
"Hahaha... Bro, you're so funny."
"Keep your voice down." Zhang Guoqing patted her back in amusement. "Dad also noticed that our expenses were too high, so he stuffed a thousand yuan into my pocket before he left. I accepted it without hesitation."
Zhou Jiao looked up at him in surprise.
Zhang Guoqing blinked smugly, "Are you shocked? Actually, I already knew it. It's true that crying children are loved by others!"
"No, what I'm curious about is your attitude, not how much money Dad gave you. Why did you accept it?" Zhou Jiao frowned after asking this question. Could someone have said something?
Zhang Guoqing had no idea that his wife had a wrong mind. He smiled smugly and said, "You don't understand this, do you?"
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