Zhao Qingshan still thought that no matter what, Wang Biyun was still the mother of two children.
Gu Tiezhu had already confessed his crime when he was arrested, and it looked like he wouldn't be able to return to Zhaojiagou for another three to five years. Tiezhu's mother was ill and had only two years to live. Even for the sake of their two children, Wang Biyun shouldn't just abandon her, right?
But now, Zhao Yunxiang's affairs were more important to Zhao Qingshan than anything else. Zhao Qingshan knew that since his daughter married Zhou Zhixin, Zhao Yunxiang had always been submissive and loving towards him. This was the first time she had given Zhou Zhixin such a cold look.
"Grandpa, I want to eat fried meatballs. You should buy more meat later." Zhou Yuanyuan relied on her young age and ordered Zhao Qingshan around without any hesitation.
Fried meatballs have been Zhou Yuanyuan's favorite dish since childhood. They use a mixture of lean and fat pork belly, minced into a paste, shredded radish, and finely minced. Add white, tender tofu and a bit of finely chopped mushrooms, season well, and shape into plump balls. Deep-fry until golden brown. One bite fills your mouth with a delicious aroma.
While this dish isn't complicated to make, it does require a lot of oil. These days, just enough to fill your stomach is enough; who has the luxury of wasting oil? Few families make fried meatballs outside of Chinese New Year.
"Let's eat meatballs! Let's eat fried meatballs!" Zhou Jiasheng jumped up happily. His sister is so nice! She knows he likes fried meatballs!
"Okay, okay, let's have the fried meatballs." Zhao Qingshan made the decision immediately. It was rare for the kids to like it, so even if it cost a little more, he was happy.
Zhou Zhixin opened his mouth, trying to excuse himself on the children's behalf. His father-in-law indulged them, but he, as a father, felt embarrassed. Frying meatballs once required at least two or three pounds of oil, which he saved for cooking and then consuming later. That amount of oil could last a family of five for half a year!
Zhao Yunxiang saw Zhou Zhixin's face darken, knowing that he was embarrassed to take advantage of her mother's family. However, her father was already in a bad mood, but after Yuanyuan and Jiasheng's quarrel, he just smiled!
Afraid that Zhou Zhixin would say something to spoil the fun, Zhao Yunxiang secretly stretched out her toes to kick Zhou Zhixin's calf and gave him a sidelong look, meaning to tell him to stop talking.
Zhou Zhixin got a hint from Zhao Yunxiang and quickly swallowed the words that were about to hit his throat. It was rare for his father-in-law to be happy, so the children could do whatever they wanted! At worst, he could ask his comrades to buy a few kilograms of expensive oil and send it to his father-in-law's house during the New Year.
Led by Zhao Qingshan, a group of people first strolled around the streets of Sanhe Town before returning to Zhaojiagou with satisfaction, carrying a lot of things.
Because of that nightmare, Zhao Yunxiang was depressed all day long. Even after returning to Zhaojiagou, Zhao Yunxiang could not be happy.
Zhou Zhixin kept hanging around Zhao Yunxiang. When Zhao Yunxiang was making fried meatballs, Zhou Zhixin would pass things to her or help her light a fire.
After Zhao Qingshan returned, he went out again to discuss something with Zhao Youtian. With the serious incident of Gutiezhu stealing trees happening in the village, Zhao Qingshan planned to hold another village meeting to properly manage the villagers' thoughts.
Zhao Yunxiang had a stern face, and no matter how attentive Zhou Zhixin was, she couldn't smile. Whenever she saw Zhou Zhixin, Zhao Yunxiang would think of that real and excessive dream from last night.
After Zhou Yuanyuan and Zhou Jiasheng "got" a piece of meatball to eat in the kitchen, they each took a bowl, filled it with a few meatballs, and went out to find their friends.
Zhou Yuanyuan was looking for Gu Xiaocao, who had accompanied her for over a month during her last visit to Zhaojiagou. Although Zhou Yuanyuan didn't need Xiaocao's company, her kindness still made her feel the warmth of friendship.
Of course, Zhou Yuanyuan and Zhou Jiasheng's departure was also directly related to Zhou Zhixin. Seeing their father, who always appeared wise and powerful in front of outsiders, become a loyal husband in front of their mother, Zhao Yunxiang, to be honest, Zhou Yuanyuan and Zhou Jiasheng found it a bit jarring.
As for Wen Ziqing, he was definitely Zhou Yuanyuan's henchman. He didn't know when it started, but whenever Zhou Yuanyuan left the house, Wen Ziqing would follow her, covertly or overtly.
A wonderful day of eating meatballs and having fun finally came to an end. Of course, the only person who felt the beauty of this day was Zhou Zhixin.
Zhou Zhixin spent the entire day trying to please Zhao Yunxiang. At night, after being ignored by Zhao Yunxiang all day, Zhou Zhixin finally couldn't help himself and asked, "Yunxiang, have you noticed that your husband, I, am becoming more and more handsome?"
"Go away, stop bragging and be shameless!" Zhao Yunxiang scolded with a smile.
Seeing Zhao Yunxiang finally smile, Zhou Zhixin felt relieved. Yunxiang had been looking at him with strange eyes all day, probing and confused, but she hadn't smiled.
"Hey, these days, you can't even tell the truth?" Zhou Zhixin took the opportunity to lean closer to Zhao Yunxiang with a lecherous look on his face. It had been three hundred and seventy-two days since he last went home to visit his family.
Yesterday at his brother-in-law's house, Zhou Zhixin was so exhausted that even when he was sleeping in the same bed with Zhao Yunxiang, he didn't think about the marital affairs. After a good night's sleep, Zhou Zhixin's energy and spirit had long been restored to full strength.
A man! With a warm jade and a warm fragrance by his side, if he doesn't want to do something, he is not a man.
With a "snap," Zhao Yunxiang slapped Zhou Zhixin's claws that were reaching for her chest. Zhou Zhixin hadn't explained what happened to Wu Jinfeng that day yet! Thinking of using his masculinity to get away with it? No way!
"Yunxiang, what's wrong? I found that you don't like me anymore after coming back this time." Zhou Zhixin felt a little aggrieved. He could only look at his wife but not touch her. He was so anxious!
"Zhou Zhixin, answer me honestly, do you have another woman in your heart?" Zhao Yunxiang hesitated, but still asked. The female educated youth in her dream was like a thorn in Zhao Yunxiang's heart. Whenever she thought that Zhou Zhixin might have another woman in his heart, Zhao Yunxiang felt a tightness in her chest.
"Another woman? Yunxiang, did you hear some messy rumors?" Zhou Zhixin felt a little guilty.
In the army, there was a female military doctor who liked Zhou Zhixin very much and expressed her love for him.
Zhou Zhixin refused at that time. After the female military doctor knew that Zhou Zhixin was already married, she cried bitterly.
Zhao Yunxiang's sudden question had Zhou Zhixin thinking that even she, thousands of miles away, had known about his affair. Then, remembering that he had never betrayed his wife, both physically and mentally, his back straightened.
"No, I won't like anyone else. The only woman I, Zhou Zhixin, like is you, Zhao Yunxiang." Zhou Zhixin has always been a frank person. He has never concealed his feelings in front of Zhao Yunxiang.
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