Chapter 158: Shen Xiaoju, the Shen Family's Younger Sister
"Taozi, you've grown so big? The last time I saw you, you were still a little girl." Shen Xiaoju said with a smile.
Shen Jintao didn’t have a good impression of this aunt, but she also replied with a smile, “Yes, this also shows that the aunt hasn’t been back for too long. My child is already over one year old.”
Shen Xiaoju didn't expect Shen Jintao to speak so bluntly. For a moment, she didn't know how to answer and could only smile awkwardly.
After a moment of silence, Shen Xiaoju couldn't help but speak first, "Oh, this is Beichuan, I held you in my arms when you were a child, and you've grown so tall now, you two look so good together!"
It is a good idea not to hit a smiling person. Since the person is his wife's elder, Huo Beichuan smiled and nodded as a response. Of course, the main reason was because of what Shen Xiaoju said that he and his wife were a good match. He was in a good mood, no matter what the other party was thinking when he said this.
"I heard that Beichuan is a high-ranking officer in the army? I never knew that he was such a tough kid when he was young. Taozi, you are lucky. You will enjoy a good life in the future by marrying a capable man like Beichuan."
Shen Xiaoju continued to make small talk.
This time Huo Beichuan answered before Shen Jintao, "My aunt is wrong. I am truly blessed to have married my wife."
Shen Xiaoju disagreed. Although what she heard most after returning to Huaxi Brigade was how capable Shen Jintao was now, she didn't believe it. She probably just benefited from Huo Beichuan's help.
Shen Jintao knew what she was thinking just by looking at her expression. In her previous life, this aunt had stuck to her like a dog-skin plaster after she became rich, and she had flattered Lu Qingshan and his mother a lot. At that time, she had also been belittling herself and praising the mother and son in words and deeds. But it was true that the mother and son of the Lu family really fell for it and gave Shen Xiaoju a lot of benefits.
"Yes, yes, you are all great. You are doing very well these days. Look at the clothes you are wearing. They should be expensive, right? Hey... unlike your cousin..."
As Shen Xiaoju was talking, she secretly observed the reactions of Shen Jintao and Huo Beichuan with her peripheral vision. She found that neither of them wanted to respond, and she was a little unhappy, but she continued, "Your cousin's life is not as good as yours. I have been worried about his marriage for a long time."
"Oh... that cousin is quite unfilial." Chen Jintao added indifferently.
Shen Xiaoju almost couldn't hold back and cursed. Her son was her lifeblood, and she couldn't let others talk about him.
"Haha, there's nothing we can do about it. After all, he's still young, and he doesn't have the ability to earn enough money to marry a wife. Things will get better slowly in the future."
This is an excuse for his son.
Shen Jintao did not continue talking, mainly because Mr. Shen was living in her house now, and if she acted too disrespectful to Shen Xiaoju, the old man would definitely feel embarrassed.
Old Master Shen frowned, not quite understanding what his daughter was thinking. She must have come back suddenly because she needed help from her eldest son. From what she said, she seemed to be asking for help from her eldest son. Time was hard at home, so was she here to borrow money?
It should be said that the old man's brain is still useful, and he really guessed it right. This time Shen Xiaoju really came here to borrow money.
Liu Guifen knew that Shen Xiaoju was back today, and she knew without thinking that her son and daughter-in-law would definitely have dinner there, so she didn't come over to call them.
Huo Dongsheng also went straight back to the Huo family. Usually he and Shen Jidong often ate at each other's homes, but he was embarrassed today.
The main reason was that Aunt Shen's reputation was not very good. Shen Xiaoju was married when he was young. Although he didn't have much impression, he had heard the older generation say a few things about her. He knew that Aunt Shen was not an easy person to get along with. If there were any conflicts in her family, it would not be appropriate for an outsider like him to stay there for dinner.
Fortunately, there was no one else at home, otherwise the old man would probably feel that he had completely lost face.
"Brother and sister-in-law, I heard that your business is very profitable now. I have asked around. I think you can make several hundred dollars a month, right?"
As expected, Shen Xiaoju always talked about money, and she asked directly halfway through the meal.
In fact, the number is far more than this, but Shen Jianmin and Xu Xuemei certainly cannot tell anyone, for fear that people outside will think they have made a lot of money.
"Haha, not that many." Xu Xuemei replied with a forced smile.
"How is that possible? I've asked around. Are you afraid that I'll borrow money from you and that's why you won't tell me?"
Shen Xiaoju was somewhat obviously unhappy.
Xu Xuemei curled her lips and said, "That's right."
Seeing that the atmosphere had cooled down again, Shen Xiaoju hurriedly said, "Oh, I won't beat around the bush with you. I came here today because I have something I want my brother and sister-in-law to help me with. Didn't the boy at home ask for a marriage? The woman wants a betrothal gift of 500 yuan and three turns and one ring. Where can we get so much money in our family? But the boy just likes this. I have no choice but to try to get it together, but I can only get 200 yuan. I still need about 800 yuan. Can you take out the money, brother and sister-in-law?"
Xu Xuemei's eyes almost went dark. She could indeed take out 800 yuan. She had earned more than that during this period, but did Shen Xiaoju know what 800 yuan meant? It's so funny that anyone who asks for a loan can borrow so much money.
Old Master Shen put down his chopsticks and looked at the little girl coldly. Because she was his only daughter, he used to love her very much, but he didn't know why she developed such a temper. "Why? Is it you who is marrying the daughter-in-law or your eldest brother and sister-in-law? You want them to pay for this big bill?"
Shen Xiaoju's face changed, "Isn't it okay to just consider it as a loan? I have no other choice. Anyway, Ji Dong is still young, and it's not time for him to spend money. Since my elder brother and sister-in-law are capable, it's okay for them to help me, right?"
Shen Jianmin took a deep breath and said, "Little sister, our family doesn't have this kind of money."
"How could there be no money? Could it be that Big Brother just doesn't want to lend it to me?" Shen Xiaoju didn't believe it.
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