“Yeah, how come I didn’t think of that? Yes, that’s it. We’ll have the boss go there a month in advance. Anyway, I’ll keep an eye on Xiao Wen for him.”
Granny Liu also thought it was a good idea, and instantly stopped worrying and felt much better.
"Xuemei, I forgot to ask you, hasn't your new house been airing out for two months? When are you planning to move in?"
Granny Liu changed the subject and brought up the new house again. She was happy every time she went to the new house. She had never lived in such a bright and spacious house in her life!
"That's right, when are you moving? Have you chosen a date? Let me stay here for a few days."
Old Xu hadn't dared to say anything after being glared at by his wife, but now he was all excited again when the topic of the new house came up.
"Minghan checked the date on the calendar, it's this Sunday. Everything is ready at home, we just need to buy some groceries and cook then. We'll pack our things up and move them over little by little these next few days."
"Okay, then I won't go back yet." Old Xu had originally planned to return to the village first if he wasn't moving, since building a new house was a big deal. But now that he was about to move into his new house, he couldn't fall behind.
Zhang Xuemei found it amusing to look at her smiling father-in-law. This old man could be infuriating at times, but he was also easy to appease. If you needed money, he would be fine and wouldn't cause you any trouble. So, money is a person's true confidence.
Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Granny Liu looked at Zhang Xuemei and asked, "Xuemei, when I went back this time, several families wanted to act as matchmakers for Minghe and Mingjiang. Do you think we should let them go back and take a look?"
"Mom, how can I make this decision?"
"Isn't it because you're so knowledgeable that Mom wants you to give me some advice? I'm not afraid of anything else, but I'm afraid of running into something like last time again. Why is it so hard to find a daughter-in-law these days?"
When the family was poor, Granny Liu was always worried that her sons wouldn't be able to find wives. Now that they have money, she has new worries, which are really making her very anxious.
Zhang Xuemei suddenly thought of Xu Yanhong and said with a smile, "Mom, you probably don't need to worry too much. There's been some situation in Minghe. Who knows, he might bring you a daughter-in-law in a while."
Upon hearing this, Granny Liu clapped her hands happily and asked, "Really? Do you know Xue Mei? Which girl is she? What does she do?"
"Mom, don't worry. I know the girl, but I can't tell you right now. Minghe and that girl have eaten together a few times, but it hasn't gotten to that point yet, so don't ask Minghe, lest he get angry."
“What’s there for him to be angry about? As his mother, can’t I know? They’re all like this. Xiao Wan is the same. She’s dating someone and doesn’t tell me. I haven’t even seen what he looks like yet.”
Speaking of this, Granny Liu felt somewhat aggrieved. She just wanted to check on the child, so why was she kept in the dark?
Seeing that her mother-in-law seemed a little upset, Zhang Xuemei quickly changed the subject, "Mom, I was just thinking of introducing a girl to Mingjiang, Chu Xiaoxiao. You've met her before. She's doing business at the Yongqing Wholesale Market now, and she even came to our house last time."
Granny Liu's attention was indeed diverted, and she hesitated before asking, "Is it that girl with the short hair?"
"Yes, it's her. What do you think?" Actually, Zhang Xuemei had had this idea for a while, but she hadn't had a chance to say it yet.
"That girl is great. She's tall, beautiful, and runs her own business. She's capable. But would she even be interested in Mingjiang?"
It wasn't that Granny Liu was belittling her sons; she simply felt from the bottom of her heart that her family, being from the countryside, wasn't a good match for city girls. That's why she found wives for both of her sons from the village.
"Mom, why worry so early? The two of them can find out by meeting and talking. I plan to ask Xiaoxiao tomorrow and see what she thinks."
Chu Xiaoxiao was just saying a while ago that her family was constantly pressuring her to get married, and even jokingly asked her to introduce someone to someone. Isn't this perfect?
"Hey, don't ask yet. Let the third son ask Mingjiang what he means first, so that the boy won't be disobedient and embarrass the girl." Granny Liu thought it best to ask her youngest son first, just to be on the safe side.
Zhang Xuemei slapped her forehead and replied with a smile, "Mom, you're so thoughtful. Let's ask Mingjiang first."
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Time flew by and the day of moving to the new house arrived. The family got up early in the morning, had breakfast, and then took a car directly to the new house.
As soon as they entered the house, the children ran around wildly, running from room to room, having a wonderful time. Little Linlin was so excited that she wanted to get down on her feet and run after them.
Zhang Xuemei smiled and pointed to a room inside, saying, "Mom and Dad, this room is for the two of you. There's also a bathroom inside, which will be convenient for you to get up at night."
"Oh, you're leaving the big one for us? No way, Xuemei, I heard them say that the one with the bathroom is the master bedroom, which is for you. We'll just take the small one next door."
Granny Liu felt that it was enough for the two old people to have their own room; how could they take away their son and daughter-in-law's master bedroom?
“Mom, you’re getting old. It’s more convenient for you to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, and we’ll feel more at ease. Besides, it doesn’t matter if it’s a master bedroom or not, it’s all the same.” Zhang Xuemei didn’t feel wronged at all. Her mother-in-law was taking care of her child, so it was only right that she make it more convenient for her to live there.
"That won't do, I..."
"Mom, Third Sister-in-law has arranged everything. Look, the bed and sheets she bought for your room are exactly what you old folks like. It would be such a hassle to change them. Just stay here." Xu Mingwan interrupted her mother with a smile, grabbing her arm and shaking it back and forth.
"Alright, alright, I'm getting dizzy if you keep shaking me. I know your third sister-in-law means well. Alright, Mom will accept this kindness."
Granny Liu grinned as she looked at Zhang Xuemei. Ever since Xuemei returned from her parents' home last year pregnant with Linlin, she had changed completely. She was very good at doing things and talking, which made this old woman very happy. She was even closer to Xuemei than her own son.
"This room is nice, I'm very satisfied, Xuemei, thank you for your thoughtfulness."
While Granny Liu was still declining, Old Man Xu had already gone into the room to visit. He was overjoyed to see the brand-new and bright room. If it weren't so far away, he would have definitely shown it to those gossipy people in the village. They probably wouldn't be able to live in such a nice house in their entire lives.
"As long as you're happy, Dad," Zhang Xuemei replied with a smile. She didn't expect her father-in-law to say anything nice; it was already good enough that he didn't cause any trouble.
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