After Ma Zhao came back, he immediately boiled water to take a shower, took care of himself, and asked Zhou Xiang for advice.
Zhou Xiang was annoyed that he was interrupting their conversation. "What did you look like before? Hasn't Fatty Uncle seen you? Maybe that sister has seen you too. Just look normal."
"Auntie, please stop bullying me and give me some reference!"
"Alright! Since you've voluntarily lowered your generation, I'll reluctantly help you."
Ma Zhao was stunned. When did he get demoted?
Doctor Cao laughed.
Ma Zhao finally reacted and laughed, "Aren't you afraid that I'll call you old? I don't mind. But I'm afraid the boss won't do it!"
Zhou Xiang, who was going upstairs, turned around and chuckled, "It's not about your boss now, but you don't need to dress up anymore. Fatty uncle doesn't want to call my dad grandpa."
Doctor Cao burst into laughter.
In the kitchen, Zhou's father tried to stick his head out to join in the conversation, but was stopped by Zhou's mother. "Don't join in the nonsense, or you'll end up talking nonsense. Children are bickering, don't interrupt."
Ma Zhao clasped his hands together and said, "Ancestor, you are the ancestor, okay? Don't make fun of me. Please do this for the sake of my long-awaited meeting and the sake of the beating I will receive from Zhong Xiong tonight.
Just let me go!"
"Why did Zhong Xiong beat you?"
"I'm jealous!"
"You must be the one who is hated. Let's go! Since you are so pitiful, I, your newly-minted ancestor, will protect you."
Ma Zhao immediately followed, "How long will it take?"
"Before dinner."
Ma Zhao was discouraged, knowing that he couldn't avoid the beating that night.
Entering the doghouse, no, the horsehouse, Zhou Xiang pinched his nose and said, "You messed up your house like this? People are coming to your house! If she suddenly wants to check out your house, do you think she can show it to others?"
"I'll clean it up right away. I'll clean it up."
As he said that, he rolled up the dirty clothes and prepared to put them in the closet.
"stop!"
Ma Zhao paused, "What's wrong?"
"From now on, don't ask any questions. Just do whatever I tell you to do."
"Okay, go ahead."
"Put down what you're holding and organize your closet first."
Directing him to put every piece of clothing in the closet in order, tidy it up and hang them neatly.
Then, fold the quilt and arrange the sheets.
Hide the dirty clothes and shoes under Zhong Xiong’s bed first.
Sweep the floor and wipe the dust.
Ma Zhao was tired and sweating, so he had to take another shower.
He changed into the clothes I wanted to pick out for him last week and stood happily in front of the mirror.
Zhou Xiang really wanted to compose some music for him:
How come I'm so good looking?
Wow wow wow wow wow
What to do if it looks so good?
…
After secretly eating two zongzi in the kitchen, she carried one up to the third floor and said, "Brother-in-law, please go downstairs. I have eaten zongzi, and my second sister will have one first to fill her stomach."
Zhu Hang nodded. The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated at noon, and lunch is the most important time.
"Wait until Mom finishes eating, then bring food up to your second sister."
"Yes! You take care of Doctor Cao. Mom and I are here, Second Sister!"
After taking care of my second sister and finishing her rice dumplings, I took her for a walk, "I'll hold you, walk more."
"good!"
No matter how tired I am, I have to support my sister because she has good intentions.
Hearing her heavy breathing, Zhou Xiang only let her walk around the living room once and then carried her back to the sofa.
After watching TV with her for a while, my mother came over with the meal.
"Mom, if you think my second sister is almost dead, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible! If you really wait for that day, just these stairs will make you helpless."
"I know. I calculated that by mid-June, the baby will only be seven months old. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be admitted to the hospital when he is seven months old."
"It's good that you can think of it. Put all the baby's things in a bag. When the time comes, you can just pick it up and go. No need to think about it at the last minute."
"Okay, I'll sort it out when I have time."
"Auntie Wang is coming tomorrow, you two should discuss it."
"Okay, I know you're worried. Come back on Sunday and have a look."
"Okay, I'll come back when I have time."
In the afternoon, as Ma Zhao had been waiting, the guests finally arrived.
"Aunt Guan."
Zhou Xiang saw Guan Bo's wife coming in person with her two daughters, so he quickly called for help.
Guan Bo's wife had met Zhou Xiang a few times, but she had only heard of him in the past two years but had never seen him.
"Are you Zhou Xiang?"
Zhou Xiang nodded, "Yes! I am, absolutely."
Zhou's mother slapped her away and greeted the guests, "Qiangqiang's mother, come here, do it. Ma Zhao, make tea."
Ma Zhao, who was sizing him up, immediately responded, "Hey! I'll be right there."
Except for Ma Zhao, all other men in the house were driven away, and Zhou's father went to take a nap.
Doctor Cao was sent back by Wu Haotian and Zhong Xiong.
Zhou wanted to see her mother greet her peers, so she just greeted her peers!
Looking at the girl who was only slightly older than him, he said, "Lili, right? I like to call people by their names."
Guan Zanli nodded and said, "Think about it."
"Come, sit here. Sister, come and sit here too."
Zhou wanted to bring everyone inside. His mother and Aunt Guan were already sitting on the three-seater sofa closer to the outside.
Ma Zhao came back with tea and poured it for everyone. When he sat down again, he met the sister.
The two young men and women were a little embarrassed. Zhou wanted to break the atmosphere, "Lili, I don't even know your sister's name?"
"My sister's name is Guan Zanxiang."
Guan Zanli certainly knew the purpose of her visit today and was very cooperative.
Zhou Xiang pushed the teacup in front of Guan Zanxiang and said, "Sister Xiangxiang, have some tea."
Guan Zanxiang blushed slightly, "Okay, thank you, Xiang Xiang."
"You're welcome."
As expected of the eldest sister, although she is shy, she is not timid.
"Sister Xiangxiang, Lili will be helping out here running errands. You should come visit her more often! The work here includes food and lodging, and the pay is 20 a month."
Guan Bo's wife and Guan Zanxiang were both a little anxious. "Didn't they say they wouldn't pay? A child is just running errands and learning how to do things, how can they ask for money?"
"Aunt Guan, Sister Xiangxiang, listen to me first. When we didn't plan to look for Lili, we planned this.
You can't just say you found an acquaintance who is a child and not pay her. It's very tiring to run up and down the stairs every day. Tell others that you are here to help, otherwise, Lili will be a child laborer.
It'll take until my sister's child is two or three years old, not just one or two days. You and Lili should both think about it. If Lili feels it's a bit embarrassing to take care of someone, she can just refuse.
We are all acquaintances, so if we speak clearly upfront, there won’t be any conflicts later.”
Guan Zanli nodded directly and said, "I'll do it. In two or three years, when I become an adult, I'll find another job."
Guan Bo's wife was anxious, "Lili."
"Mom, I can work, why should I sit idle at home? If you think it's inappropriate for me to accept wages from Uncle Zhou's family, then I won't accept them. Just provide food and accommodation, that's enough."
Zhou Xiang heard her tone was a bit hard, so he pulled her and said, "It's good that you have made a decision. The wages are agreed upon first. If you don't change it, I might increase it in the future. So it's settled. Go back tonight and pack some clothes to change, and come to work tomorrow."
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