Xiao Jiahua thought that it would take more effort to convince the two elders, but unexpectedly, they actually agreed.
Cui Lifen, in particular, not only cared about Xiao Jiahua's business trip, but also said that she would take good care of Xiao Dabao and Xiao Shitou, allowing her to stay in Shanghai with peace of mind.
Xiao Jiahua said with a smile: "Mom, you are more open-minded this time!"
Cui Lifen tapped her daughter's head and rebuked her: "You, going on a business trip to Shanghai is not a big deal, but your second aunt is sick, which is more serious. As a daughter-in-law, why do you have to look at her now?"
"It's my nephew's wife." Xiao Jiahua corrected her.
"Almost." Cui Lifen also knew something about the Bai family's situation.
Although Bai Keyan's parents are divorced, it can be seen from Xiao Jiahua's last business trip to the border that Bai's second uncle and second aunt value her niece-in-law very much, and also value the Xiao family very much.
Otherwise, the second uncle of the Bai family would not have given Xiao Jiahua such a valuable seal and so many specialties.
It is said that the seal and specialties were specially prepared by Uncle Bai at the request of Aunt Bai Er in advance.
In the minds of Cui Lifen and Xiao Laoshuan, the second uncle and second aunt of the Bai family are of the same status as their father-in-law and mother-in-law.
As Cui Lifen spoke, she bustled around the house and collected a bunch of eggs, brown sugar, and floral cotton cloth, all of which were things she usually couldn't bear to eat or use.
"Take these things to Shanghai and give them to your second aunt, your in-laws." Cui Lifen instructed her daughter.
Xiao Jiahua repeatedly waved his hands to refuse, "Mom, forget it, Shanghai has all these things, and they don't need them, you should keep them for yourself."
Cui Lifen was stubborn: "They have it, it's theirs. What we give is our own gift. Anyway, you can't just go there empty-handed and let others laugh at us for not knowing etiquette!"
Xiao Jiahua was still reluctant, saying that he could buy the gifts after arriving in Shanghai.
On this business trip, she just wanted to travel light. She didn't want to carry so many bags and become the focus of attention of Shanghai residents as soon as she got off the train.
For a moment, neither mother nor daughter could convince the other.
The principal squatted in the yard for a while, extinguished his pipe, and went back to the house to rummage through the drawers.
After a while, the old father came out with a tattered cloth bag with three layers inside and outside and stuffed it into Xiao Jiahua's hand.
Xiao Jiahua opened it curiously and found a stack of scattered banknotes inside. Most of them are worth a few cents or a few taels. Although it looks like a lot, it actually only costs about a hundred or eighty yuan.
This money must have been saved for many years.
Xiao Jiahua: "Dad, what are you doing...?"
Xiao Laoshuan continued to squat in the corner and smoke his pipe. "Xiaoxiao, your mother is right. We can't go home empty-handed and let others look down on us. Although I'm useless, I still have some money saved for my coffin. Take it to Shanghai and buy some decent things for your relatives."
Cui Lifen also said: "Look at my memory, how could I forget this? Yes, the things sold in Shanghai must be good. Xiaoxiao, keep this money, just don't let your brother and sister-in-law know."
Looking at this hard-earned money, Xiao Jiahua couldn't help but be moved.
The more they act like this, the less likely we are to accept the money.
Xiao Jiahua returned the money to his father, "Dad, Mom, I'm the manager of a supply and marketing cooperative company. I have more than enough salary to spend. How can I owe you this little money? Don't worry, I have my own way to deal with the gift."
The two elders couldn't persuade her, so they had to take it back.
The next day, Xiao Jiahua did not return to the company, but went to the town supply and marketing cooperative.
"Manager, you're looking for me?"
Yu Xiaolian put down the work in her hands and asked curiously.
Yu Xiaolian and Zheng Qingsong have met each other's parents and have become officially engaged. It is said that they will get married at the end of the year. Now, she exudes the shyness and joy of a bride-to-be.
Time was running out, so Xiao Jiahua stopped teasing her and continued, "Xiao Lian, I came here today to ask you to do me another favor."
Yu Xiaolian hurriedly said, "Manager, what do you mean by helping me or not? I still say the same thing. As long as you tell me to do something, I will do anything for you at any time!"
Xiao Jiahua smiled and said, "It's not that serious. Just take me to see a tailor after get off work."
Yu Xiaolian thought for a moment, "Tailor? Could it be..."
Xiao Jiahua smiled and said, "Yes, it's the old tailor from the Hongbang who made new clothes for you last time."
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