Hu Xiaoman returned the scarf to him and said, "Third brother, Third sister-in-law doesn't have it yet, right? I can't take it, you can give it back to her. It's okay for daily food, but not this."
It's not that she doesn't want it, or that she doesn't want it on purpose.
Hu Xiaokang's wife, Du Fang, had always looked down on the original owner. If she knew about this scarf, she would probably explode on the spot.
Wouldn’t those two be in big trouble?
This is a matter of principle, and a couple should not be allowed to fight over such a small matter.
Besides, Hu Xiaokang has always been good to her. They are siblings, so he can’t interfere with the couple.
Hearing this, Hu Xiaokang was stunned for a moment. After thinking about it, he realized that this was indeed the case.
"Okay, next time I'll bring you food!" He agreed. After all, he knew what his wife was like.
If he gets crazy again, Xiaoman won’t be able to withstand it.
Hu Xiaoman smiled and said, "Third brother, you just came back and found out I was in the hospital?"
Given the relationship between the two, it was impossible for Hu Xiaokang to smile as soon as he entered the door.
It always looks weird.
Hu Xiaokang nodded. "Just now, I heard from my sister-in-law that you were pushed down and then went to the hospital for hospitalization."
He didn't think Hu Xiaoman was making a fuss. After all, his younger sister was in poor health and was so skinny that it would be painful for her to fall to the ground.
Hu Xiaoman didn't say anything after hearing this. He had a concussion, so how could he be fine?
I don’t know whether my sister-in-law said this on purpose or Zhang Chunxia didn’t tell her family.
The two were chatting when someone outside called them to eat.
Hu Xiaoman recognized the voice of his third sister-in-law and said to Hu Xiaokang, "Third brother, let's go eat."
"Well, I'll go over first." Hu Xiaokang stood up and pushed the door out.
Everyone's family had something similar to eat tonight. Hu Xiaoman and the old couple had barley porridge and steamed pickles, the same as at noon, just heated up.
In fact, steamed pickles are already very good. Add a small spoonful of animal oil and it tastes pretty good.
The food at my two older brothers' homes was similar, with some having larger flatbreads made of two-grain flour and leftovers brought back from the canteen.
Hu Xiaoman sat on a stool and ate. As a person from Northeast China, she was used to these things.
I used to eat corn porridge and salted duck eggs often. It’s nice to change the taste.
When she had almost finished eating, she looked up and said to Hu Qinghai, "Dad, I want more living expenses next month. Please give me fifteen yuan."
Fifteen yuan is indeed a lot for living expenses. These days, candy is only a few cents a piece and rice is twenty cents a pound. Fifteen yuan can buy a lot of things.
Of course, this is all based on one premise, that is, you have to have a ticket.
Hearing her words, Zhang Chunxia immediately exploded, "What the hell? Fifteen yuan? Why don't you want a hundred yuan?"
That's really bold of you to ask for this. Fifteen dollars is a lot of money. What do you want to do with it?
Hu Qinghai frowned and said to Zhang Chunxia, "What are you shouting about? Is there someone deaf in our family? Why are you talking so loudly?"
After saying that, he turned to look at Hu Xiaoman, "Xiaoman, what do you want this money for?"
Hu Xiaoman thought for a moment and said, "Dad, I don't compare myself with others and I won't spend money recklessly. But you also know that I'm already seventeen. If I don't clean up at this age, no one will look up to me in the future."
Not only was the original owner unkempt, but his clothes had been patched up for three years and were almost like beggar's clothes.
Although thriftiness is a good thing in this day and age, no matter how frugal you are, you can't be like her, patching up everything.
What girl of seventeen or eighteen doesn't have a decent piece of clothing? She didn't have a single one.
Hearing this, Hu Qinghai fell silent.
Usually, Hu Xiaoman is like a transparent person, silent and never says anything about his needs.
He looked at the clothes of his little daughter in front of him. The cuffs were worn and there were several patches on the clothes.
What kind of girl in the city would dress like this?
That is to say, cloth coupons are in short supply in the countryside, which is why there are so many patches.
Seeing Hu Qinghai's emotion, Zhang Chunxia immediately said, "Old Hu, we don't have enough food at home! We have to spend money every month to buy expensive food on the black market. And Hu Dong already has a partner, you have to think about it."
She didn't directly say that she didn't want the money, but it was obvious that she didn't agree.
Hu Qinghai was silent for a while before he said, "Xiaoman, let me give you ten yuan every month. You're the only one earning money at home right now. Your brothers have jobs, but they have many children too. Please understand."
After he said this, he felt very uncomfortable.
Ever since he gave the job to his son, the family's expenses have all been covered by Hu Xiaoman's salary alone.
His pension is not much, and he has to save money. Isn't that unfair to the children?
Hu Xiaoman thought ten yuan was enough, at least it was more than three yuan.
Zhang Chunxia felt a pain on her face, but she didn't dare to say anything.
Although she usually looks very loud and fierce, and is particularly aggressive with outsiders, she doesn't dare to do that in front of Hu Qinghai.
After dinner, Zhang Chunxia was gnawing matchboxes with an angry look on her face. She only earned five yuan from gnawing matchboxes in the whole month, and she gave Hu Xiaoman ten yuan at once!
That’s right, the money was paid after the meal.
"Stop fighting here! Do it for me?" Hu Qinghai looked at her angrily, the majesty in his eyes was self-evident.
Zhang Chunxia curled her lips and said nothing.
It's too late to say anything now, the money has been given.
On the other side, Hu Xiaoman was lying on the single bed, looking at the damp marks on the wooden boards on the ceiling, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
The anchor who was once so popular that he could sell millions of goods in a live broadcast has now fallen to this point.
It's really speechless!
I wanted to stay in the space, but my eyelids became heavier and heavier, and I fell asleep immediately.
When he woke up the next morning, Hu Xiaoman looked at the ceiling and frowned.
I didn't sleep well last night and now I feel uncomfortable all over.
She got up and looked outside, but there was no one in the yard.
Everyone must have gone to work or school, so no one is here.
She got up and washed up, and replaced the original owner's toothbrush.
Fortunately, I was preparing for a big live broadcast, so I prepared a lot of zero-yuan flash sale toothbrushes.
Although this toothbrush is cheap, it can still be used for brushing teeth and can be used as a disposable one.
Hu Xiaoman still has a lot of electric toothbrushes, but they are not suitable for the current era.
She glanced in the direction of the kitchen but didn't go in.
Skipping a meal won’t draw attention, so it’s better to just eat fried eggs and buns.
No one can stand eating barley porridge for every meal every day.
There was no movement in the house. Hu Qinghai must have gone out. He went to the nearby mine to pick up coal every day.
Although it’s not much, it’s enough to make a meal. People nowadays are used to saving, and supplies are in short supply.
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