Qian Rao said, "Mother, let me take a look for you?"
Jin Jinxiu nodded, handed him the envelope, and asked, "Take a look and see what your sister wrote?"
Qian Rao quickly glanced at it and said, "Mother, this was written by my younger sister and older brother together. My younger sister said that she went to Guangdong Province first, met my sister-in-law and her child, as well as my sister-in-law's parents. The meeting was very pleasant. Aunt Ling even invited you to Guangdong Province so you could go shopping and get your hair done together!"
The younger sister also said that she is currently on her older brother's island, where the dried fish and other seafood are all sun-dried, and she said that one should not eat too much of the drunken crab.
My older brother said he would take good care of Duoduo. During the Chinese New Year, my sister-in-law would bring the children to my brother's place to celebrate the New Year with Duoduo, so it wouldn't be lonely.
The younger sister may have to stay with her older brother for several months to help him solve the problems of vegetable and food shortages on the island.
Finally, Duoduo said that he and his older brother wished their parents and relatives a Happy New Year, good health, and all the best in the former Yugoslavia!
Jin Jinxiu listened and nodded, finally saying, "This girl is so thoughtful. Since my eldest daughter graduated, she has been writing fewer and fewer letters. Look at my youngest daughter, she not only writes to me but also sends back so many things. So, it's true that you have to raise a daughter."
Wen Yugui couldn't help but laugh when she saw the two men from the Qian family looking at her with such approval. Thinking of her daughter, she couldn't help but smile as well. The Qian family's tradition of spoiling their daughter was truly admirable.
Lu Yuan saw that the Qian family's favoritism towards Qian Duoduo was really blatant. The key point is that the other children in the Qian family were not jealous at all. They were truly a very loving family!
After arranging a room for Lu Yuan to sleep in that night, Qian Sheng took Jin Jinxiu and their bundle to Qian Cai's house.
He Ying was playing with her grandchildren, holding two pieces of candy, when she saw the couple come in and said with a smile, "Why are you two so late?"
Jin Jinxiu laughed and said, "You're just bored, teasing the child like this."
He Ying smiled and said, "My second son and his wife went back to her parents' house. They said there were some things to take care of there, so they won't be back tonight. That's why I'm taking care of the two kids by myself." Then she sighed and said, "I wonder when my eldest son's family will be back?"
Jin Jinxiu said, "Guo Ni has a job now, so she definitely won't be able to take a holiday until the New Year. Besides, why are you in such a hurry? They all live nearby. Look at our family, our eldest son and Duoduo are on Hainan Island, our second son is often on missions, and our second son's wife's grandfather is getting old. We have to take care of the elderly first. Our third son is studying in Haishi. All we have around us is our fourth son."
He Ying laughed and said, "Aren't we all pretty much the same? I only have my second brother left. The other two are in Harbin. My third brother is even busier. Ever since he divorced Zhen Qiao, he's been focused on his work. He's made a lot of money, but he doesn't seem to care about finding a wife. He's almost thirty, and I'm so worried about him."
Jin Jinxiu sat down next to He Ying and said, "This is your second marriage. Look at our third son, he's already over thirty. Apart from dating Jiang Sisi, I haven't seen his mother around him."
Qian Sheng said softly, "Why bring this up? Let's get to the point first!"
Jin Jinxiu nodded immediately and said, "Yes, yes, I almost forgot." She immediately pushed the package next to her forward and said, "This was sent back by Duoduo for her aunt."
Upon hearing this, He Ying immediately sat up straight and said, "Oh, our Duoduo still remembers me. This girl has been gone for so long without even coming home." Although she complained, her hands were quick. Seeing the old man's name on the door, she knew it hadn't been opened. She trusted her sister-in-law quite a bit in this regard.
She readily opened the package and saw dried fish, dried shrimp, and drunken crab inside. Jin Jinxiu sat down next to her and looked at it; the quantity seemed to be about the same as her own.
He Ying asked curiously, "What kind of fish is this? It looks different from the ones we usually see!"
Jin Jinxiu immediately pointed to one of the larger fish and said, "This is a large yellow croaker. I don't think there are many that big."
Hearing Jin Jinxiu's words, He Ying felt even more comfortable with Qian Duoduo. Seeing the canned food jar, she asked curiously, "Is this a crab?"
Jin Jinxiu said, "I heard Yuanzi say that it was a crab. I was thinking that with so much seafood, we could have it as a dish during the New Year."
He Ying's eyes lit up, and she said, "Oh, you're right. I'll come to you tomorrow and see how to cook these fish deliciously."
Qian Sheng smiled as he watched the two of them getting along better and better. This was the real Jin Jinxiu!
The next morning, Qian Rao rode his bicycle to Yuanbao Village, to his uncle's house, carrying two packages. As soon as he entered the courtyard, Jin Shen came out and, seeing that it was Qian Rao, said with a smile, "What brings you here, kid?"
Of his aunt's children, only Qian Rao is still living in the countryside. Jin Shen and Qian Rao often see each other, as they are the brothers who meet the most frequently. Therefore, Jin Shen was very happy when Qian Rao came over.
Qian Rao handed him one package, took the other one, and went into the house.
Grandma Jin was also very happy to see her grandson. These past few days, whenever the weather got cold, she and her husband rarely went out for a stroll. They didn't want the children to worry. Besides, it was so warm inside; only a fool would want to go outside and freeze!
Qian Rao placed the package next to Grandma Jin and said, "Grandma, this is what Duoduo sent back. This is for you and Grandpa, and the other one is for my uncle and aunt."
Looking at the package in front of her, Grandma Jin said to Yuanfang, "Rich man's wife, go get the scissors, let's open it and take a look."
Upon hearing this, Yuanfang immediately grabbed a pair of scissors and carefully opened the package. The contents were immediately revealed, and she looked at them in surprise, exclaiming, "A fish? What is this?"
Qian Rao said, "Auntie, these are dried fish, dried shrimp, etc. that Duoduo dried herself in the former South Island. And this is drunken crab. Duoduo said it's delicious, but you can't eat too much of it, or you'll get drunk."
Grandma Jin picked up a dried shrimp and the bottle of drunken crab, and said, "These are from the eldest son's island?"
Qian Rao said, "Grandma, come to my house for the New Year this year. Duo Duo didn't come back for the New Year this year, and my mother is upset. We don't dare to breathe loudly at home, for fear that my mother will scold us."
Grandma Jin rolled her eyes at him: "This isn't something you can decide!"
Qian Rao laughed: "Hehe, Grandma, your daughter misses you too. Uncle and Aunt, tidy up the house first, and then I'll take the bus over."
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