Don't blame her for being realistic. Who would want the sister-in-law who is married into the family to be a loser and need constant support from her brothers?
Seeing Xiang Mianmian and Xiang Youfeng playing together, Wang Chunting shook her head lovingly.
He's still like a kid even after growing up. He has good skills, so how can he play with Youfeng, who is ten years younger than him?
The two kids played around during the family dinner and ate their meals much slower than others.
After quickly finishing the meal, everyone listened to the radio and chatted lively together.
The brazier under their feet was burning brightly, and everyone's face was filled with happiness.
They also threw some sweet potatoes, peanuts, potatoes, etc. in it and roasted them. It not only satisfied your appetite but also smelled delicious, making it harder to fall asleep.
The adults were chatting and laughing happily.
Xiang Youfeng, as the elder sister, brought Xiang Youzhi and Xiang Youjun with her. The three little kids only stared at the delicious food in the brazier.
Although they watched, they stayed quite far away and were very safety-conscious.
Zhang Jidi packed the New Year gifts in baskets and placed them next to his daughters-in-law, reminding them to bring gifts when they returned home on the second day of the New Year.
The in-laws always have to visit each other, and as a mother-in-law, she would not skimp on this aspect.
Finally, Zhang Jidi mentioned a festival gift to Xiang Mianmian and said, "Let's go to your aunt's house on the second day of the New Year. It seems like we haven't seen each other for so many years."
There was a sense of melancholy and regret in her tone.
Who would have thought that the sisters separated when they were in their teens, and it would take thirty years for them to reunite with their children and grandchildren?
Xiang Mianmian listened, looked at Zhang Jidi and nodded: "Okay, I'll listen to you."
This year is the first year that Aunt Zhang Aihua has returned to her hometown. Her health is not very good, so naturally it is the younger generations who go to visit the elders.
Zhang Jidi looked at his silly sons, all of whom were discussing with their wives about going to their mother-in-law's house.
The more I look at it, the more I dislike it. All the sons I give birth to are for other people!
It’s still better to have your own youngest daughter. She will always stay with her in the Xiang family until she grows old, and even her future son-in-law will be by her side.
Alas, it was too hasty. If I had known earlier, I would have raised an orphan and a husband for my youngest daughter to cultivate their relationship.
This way, you don’t have to worry about your future son-in-law having a family, so you don’t have to worry about it now.
But thinking about how difficult it was for my family in the past few years and how we couldn't afford to support an extra person, I could only put this idea aside.
She caught a glimpse of the sewing machine in the corner. It was brand new and now covered with a cloth to prevent dust.
Zhang Jidi couldn't help but glance at Xiang Lili and said to her, "How are you and Yin Gan doing now? Is there any news from his family?"
The Xiang family still remembers the Yin Qianqian incident a few days ago.
Xiang Lili was stunned, a little bewildered: "Ah? It's okay, no news."
What she didn't know was that her future father-in-law wanted to come see her, but was blocked by Yin Gan and left without seeing him.
He even tricked Mingsen before leaving.
Zhang Jidi relaxed after hearing this: "Mother never thought Yin Gan would come from such a good family."
This was something no one expected.
When Yin Gan followed An Zhenbang to fight in the battlefield, everyone thought that this guy had some surplus property at most, and he was not rich.
Otherwise, why would I start my own business?
Even the antique gold bracelet Yin Gan gave him when he proposed marriage was just his grandmother's dowry.
In turbulent times, gold, a store of value, is usually the best choice for dowry, so having a gold bracelet is not too unusual.
As a result, when Yin Qianqian showed up, she was so arrogant and accompanied by bodyguards that anyone with a discerning eye could tell that she came from an extraordinary family.
Even though they tried to hide it again and again, the Xiang family knew that Yin Gan was from Shanghai and was the son of a wealthy family.
Even though he is in a bad state now, at least a lean camel is bigger than a horse.
Xiang Lili didn't feel anything. Instead, she said, "I'm attracted to him because of who he is, not because of his family background. Why should I care whether his family is good or not?"
It seems that the couple's relationship has warmed up quickly after going through this period of difficulties.
Xiang Mianmian was laughing secretly beside him, seeing that Fifth Sister had directly said that she had taken a fancy to him.
Zhang Jidi couldn't do anything about his daughter: "You should be more reserved outside. You are still interested in him. How can you say that?"
Xiang Lili blushed and didn't refute.
This wasn't a family conversation, so she didn't think much and just spoke her mind.
An You, who was standing nearby, began to smooth things over for her sister-in-law: "Mom, Lili must have been honest with her family. She wouldn't say such nonsense outside."
Xiang Lili nodded repeatedly at the side.
Wang Chunting also chimed in: "Yes, mother, Lili always knows her limits."
Seeing that both sisters-in-law were speaking up for the younger sister-in-law, Zhang Jidi felt helpless, as if he were the cruel stepmother.
But this kind of family environment is also very good.
She had no choice but to advise her daughter: "Don't say that outside. You have such a bad mouth. You'd better get married quickly so that I can worry less."
Having said that, Zhang Jidi's face was full of reluctance.
Once a daughter gets married, you won’t be able to see her every day. She will have to integrate into your own small family. How can you bear to let her go?
From a tiny little girl to a graceful young lady, nearly twenty years have passed, and the relationship between mother and daughter is deep.
Zhang Jidi looked at Xiang Lili with an incredibly gentle gaze.
With her elbows propped up on her knees, Xiang Lili cupped her face in her hands and said, "Don't worry, Mom, I live next door. Why are you acting like I'm married far away?"
This kid is really ruining the atmosphere.
Zhang Jidi was amused by her words: "No matter how close you are, your mother can't call you every day. Can't you be unhappy?"
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