Chapter 76 Chapter 76 Summer
In the countryside, the older generation naturally values boys more.
Some who are better off will try their best to arrange their daughters' future, while those who are less well off will focus on taking care of their sons first.
That’s what Lu Fengshou did.
Compared with Xue Lanhua, he really didn't care that much about his two daughters.
But that was in the past.
Now, seeing his daughter Lu Qinghe's abilities growing day by day, she has even been featured in pictorial promotional pages that people in their village will never be able to touch in their lifetime, and she has even published a book. Although it is a picture book, it is said to have a great influence.
Everyone admires the strong. How could he not care when his daughter is so strong?
"Bah!"
Xue Lanhua spat on the ground: "Look at your face. If it weren't for my Qinghe's hard work, who knows what you would say."
Lu Fengshou chuckled, rubbing the Dacron pants Lu Qinghe had given him before the New Year. He didn't argue with Xue Lanhua, "It's the same in every family. Those with ability are naturally looked up to. Alright, alright, hurry up and pack your things."
The other family members also heard about this when they got home. Knowing that Xue Lanhua was going to leave the next day, Zhang Meizhi was a little unhappy.
"Now that Mom is gone, the work assigned to our family by the brigade will definitely be distributed to other people. We will have a lot less work points. My sister-in-law and I will definitely have to share more of the housework. What kind of sister-in-law is like this? She is only two months pregnant, and she has already asked her own mother to take care of her. Where is her own mother-in-law doing?"
"Keep your voice down!" Lu Qingyun patted Zhang Meizhi.
Zhang Meizhi curled her lips and said, "How can I cause trouble for my parents' family like this?"
Zhou Feng's tone was cold. "During the Chinese New Year, when we ate the dried meat Qinghe brought home and smeared the clam oil Qinghe gave us, you never said you were causing trouble for your parents' family like you are doing now. You're so heartless that you're always asking for trouble when you need others to.
"Sister-in-law, do you find it interesting to say that about me?"
Zhang Meizhi was unconvinced: "Don't forget that you are also in our family. When Mom leaves, my second child will be five years old, and yours will be less than three years old. I wonder if you are tired."
Zhou Feng: "How can work not be tiring? Besides, Mom has already helped us enough at home, not to mention how much we've received from Qinghe over the years. Just the food they send back every winter is enough for our family to eat until March or April of the following year. If I don't even remember the kindness of others, am I still a human being?"
"So you're saying I'm not a human being."
"Everyone knows who's the best. I see you've eaten a lot of sausages and dried meat. If it weren't for Qinghe, you probably wouldn't have tasted this stuff in your life. How dare you argue with Qinghe about this!"
Lu Fengshou and Xue Lanhua heard these words.
Xue Lanhua came out and glared at Zhang Meizhi. "It's fine that you're always so careless with your words, but I didn't expect you to even bring this up. If you're really that bothered, then fine. When I come back from Hua City, we'll split up. I'll go with the eldest brother's family, and you two can go out on your own! Whatever Qinghe sends back later won't have anything to do with you!"
"Mom, how can you say that? We are a good family, why should we split up? Dad, you know I don't mean that."
Lu Fengshou, who usually stayed out of family quarrels, also lost his temper today: "Let me make this clear. Qinghe's in-laws are such a jerk. From now on, we should help Qinghe, even if it means bringing the child home to raise. That's only natural! Anyone who objects can get out!"
Zhang Meizhi was anxious: "Dad, I don't have any objections, I just... just..."
Lu Qingyun quickly spoke up for his wife: "She's just quick-witted. In fact, she knows in her heart that Qinghe is good to us, and she also feels sorry for my mother."
Xue Lanhua: "If you really feel bad, just stay home and help Zhou Feng with more work. If what you just said gets out and I get back and find out, Qingyun, our family can't tolerate such a troublemaker. You two should pack up and get out!"
Zhang Meizhi was frightened by her parents-in-law's very firm and stern reply. She didn't dare to divide the family property and didn't have the ability to do so. After apologizing, she ran back to the house without even eating dinner.
"Come on, you, don't you think before you speak all day long?"
After Lu Qingyun finished his work, he came back and couldn't help but scold: "Although I'm not as close to Qinghe as my elder brother, Qinghe hasn't treated you badly in the past few years because of your harsh words. You are so good, even this little thing is worth talking about!"
Zhang Meizhi also regretted it: "I spoke too quickly. Now that I've come back and thought about it, I know I was wrong. Alas, Qinghe is good to us."
"What do you know? Not only does Qinghe feel sorry for Mom when she goes there, but Captain Zhao is also a respectable person and will definitely not treat Mom badly. When Mom comes back, she might be happy to give some pocket money to the kids at home. Now that you're making such a fuss, there's still some for us!"
The more Zhang Meizhi listened, the more she regretted it. However, the words had already been said and there was nothing she could do. She could only say a few nice words to Xue Lanhua when she sent her there the next day, and she also promised Xue Lanhua that she would take care of half of the housework while she was away.
"Hey, why are there people coming here so early in the morning?"
After the Lu family returned, Xue Lanhua got on a mule cart and went to the village entrance, where she met another dozen or so people who were obviously coming from outside.
The driver took a look and said, "What's with the "Down to the Countryside" movement these past two years? The road here hasn't been repaired in a few years. Well, this year, the newly assigned educated youth were assigned to our village, and the road construction task also includes the farm behind. It seems they all have to participate in the construction."
"That's a good feeling."
"What are you doing in the county town?"
"Look at my daughter. She's really successful. Not only did she marry a good man, but she's also learning a lot and has even been featured in the newspaper..."
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Xue Lanhua arrived in the evening.
When Lu Qinghe went to the door to greet someone, she was so moved that she almost cried.
When she talked about this at home, Lu Qinghe couldn't help but wonder: "This isn't a pregnancy reaction. My eye sockets weren't this shallow before."
Xue Lanhua stirred the noodle soup and joked with her daughter, "You must be happy because you saw your mother."
As soon as the children who had gone out to play got home, they cheered when they saw Xue Lanhua and kept calling her "Grandma".
Sometimes when they go home in recent years, Lu Qinghe and Zhao Zhanming take their children to live with their mother's family, so the children have a close relationship with Xue Lanhua.
"Mom, why didn't you come over later? I was thinking of waiting for your reply, and then you came."
Xue Lanhua: "When I think about how Captain Zhao might be going on a mission at any time, and you having to take care of four children by yourself, I can't wait to come over that day. Qinghe, it's not easy for your child to come here, and you can't let anything happen to him."
Lu Qinghe stretched and lay comfortably on the sofa: "It's good to have a mom. Mom, with you here, I will definitely have a smooth delivery."
"Oh, now that I'm here, I understand your conditions. You can't live in such a big yard in the countryside. And there's this sofa and cabinet. Qinghe, you must seize the opportunity and try to have another one before you turn forty."
"Come on, I haven't even given birth to this one yet, and you're already talking about the next one. Don't worry, Mom. What you're worried about won't happen. Lao Zhao isn't that kind of person."
As he was speaking, someone knocked on the door.
Lu Qinghe went to open the door, and it turned out to be Yu Lili.
"I heard that Auntie is here, so I came to say hello. Auntie, if you have any problems in the future, just say hello. We have good relationships with several families nearby."
Xue Lanhua responded, and after returning, Lu Qinghe told her about the relationships in this area.
"No matter how close or distant we are, everyone can get along well. There are many women here, and they are all helping each other. But when it comes to family matters, try not to talk about some things in front of Yu Lili. She's quick-witted and a loudmouth, and she loves to pry into things."
After finishing his words, Lu Qinghe found some bedding for Xue Lanhua and she slept in the same room with Lu Yao.
Xue Lanhua was not a pretentious person. She was efficient in both work and speech. In just a few days, she had mastered the use of the coal stove at home and had even started to communicate with several families living nearby.
Lu Qinghe was afraid of heat, and with Xue Lanhua around, she was lazy and didn't move much throughout the summer. When the weather turned cooler in September, her body became more and more noticeable, so she started to try walking every day for exercise.
Early that morning, Lu Qinghe packed up her things in advance and sent Zhao Zimo to the door.
"The provincial team has sent a car over. I've heard that Ji Rong is going too. You two should take care of each other when you get there."
"I know, Aunt Lu, don't worry, the most important thing right now is to take care of your health."
Lu Qinghe laughed: "You kid actually told me to get up."
"Aunt Lu, I'm twenty years old. I'm an adult."
"Okay, okay, sir. Grandma is here. I'll definitely be fine. But I'm still a little worried about you. The provincial team is different from school. You'll have to deal with a lot of adult issues. You don't have to worry about personal relationships. With your father's connections, you don't have to be afraid. Just focus on training and strive to achieve good results."
"Yes, I will!"
"Aunt Lu, just take me here. I'll walk the rest of the way by myself."
Lu Qinghe took a look and said, "It's not far. I'll go with you. Your father is not at home these two days. If he were here, we could just let him drive you there."
When they reached the door, Zhao Zimo looked at Lu Qinghe's worried expression and couldn't help but say again, "Auntie, look, I'm taller than you now. I'm really much more sensible than before. Don't worry about me. On the contrary, I'm thinking about taking care of you in the future."
Lu Qinghe was stunned and subconsciously looked at Zhao Zimo's height.
It seems that this child started to grow suddenly in the past two years. He grew almost 7 or 8 centimeters from 1.7 meters, like a scallion being pulled out.
Lu Qinghe recovered and nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, then go ahead."
After sending the child back, Lu Qinghe met Yu Lili who had just gone out.
"Hey, Qinghe, I haven't seen you go out much this summer. Why are you out so early this morning?"
"Send the child there."
Yu Lili: "I thought you were going to take some classes. Aunt Xue always tells me that you need to take good care of yourself. I think you should worry less about other things and rest more."
Lu Qinghe yawned and checked the time. "I've gained over ten pounds. If I don't move, the baby will be overweight."
"That would be great, to give birth to a big fat boy."
"Hmph, I'll have to bear the consequences then, so I'd better get moving. You're going to the military families' meeting later, right? Call me, I'll go with you."
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