Chapter 18 018 The Qin Family Members (2)
Qin Xiaoxiao smiled and hugged Qin's old lady's arm, saying, "Now that I'm older, I've seen and experienced more things, so naturally my personality has changed a bit. Auntie, you'd better adapt well, or you'll be surprised in the future."
Ma Dahua immediately laughed and said, "Then I'll watch how you surprise me in the future. I'm waiting for that day to come."
That's what she said, but Ma Dahua's eyes were filled with heartache, and even tears were welling up in them. Even the old lady Qin next to her had red eyes.
My granddaughter is being forced to grow up!
Fearing that she might burst into tears and upset Qin Xiaoxiao, Ma Dahua quickly turned her face away and went to heat up the chicken soup.
Grandma Qin quickly let go of Qin Xiaoxiao's hand, walked to Ma Dahua's side, and said reproachfully, "Let the father and son handle it, you go and rest."
Ma Dahua quietly wiped away her tears and said with a smile, "There's no need for Dad to do it. It's just heating up some soup. Mom, you go and rest. I'll bring it up in a bit."
After saying that, Ma Dahua carried Qin Xiaoxiao on her back and said, "Xiaoxiao, quickly take your grandma back to the house. When the soup is ready, your aunt will bring it up to you."
Hearing Ma Dahua's voice tremble, Qin Xiaoxiao sighed helplessly and pulled the old lady away with a smile.
As soon as Qin Xiaoxiao entered the main house, she heard suppressed sobbing coming from the kitchen. The sound was very faint and could not be heard at all unless Qin Xiaoxiao had sharp ears and eyes.
Qin Xiaoxiao sighed at the good relationship between the sisters-in-law in the Qin family. If it were another family, they would be lucky not to be secretly laughing, let alone be sad.
Since both parents are gone, our family will be able to get a larger share of the family property.
Grandma Qin pulled Qin Xiaoxiao into the main room and then went to the west room where she lived with Qin Aiguo. Seeing Qin Aiguo smoking, Grandma Qin said irritably, "Smoking, smoking, all you do is smoke. This whole room smells of smoke. If it bothers my granddaughter, put it out quickly and open the window to let the smell dissipate."
Qin Xiaoxiao glanced at the two wide-open windows and chuckled to herself.
Qin Aiguo was very obedient. As soon as Grandma Qin finished speaking, he put out his cigarette and smiled apologetically at Qin Xiaoxiao, saying, "I can't let the smoke bother my granddaughter. This smoke doesn't smell good. I won't smoke anymore."
People who have smoked all their lives don't quit smoking easily, and quitting smoking all at once is actually bad for their health. But Qin Xiaoxiao still supports smoking less, or better yet, not smoking at all.
"Grandpa, smoking is harmful to your health. It says so on the cigarette packs. It's clear that smoking is bad. But we can't just quit all at once. That's not good for your health either. Grandpa, try to smoke less and control yourself. I'll buy you some candy later."
Qin Aiguo was initially quite happy to hear this, feeling that his granddaughter cared about his health, but he couldn't be happy anymore after hearing the last sentence.
Qin Aiguo's lips twitched.
Is his granddaughter trying to coax him with candy?
Do you think he's a child?
Grandma Qin couldn't help but chuckle to herself, but fearing that Qin Aiguo would be embarrassed if he saw it, she quickly turned her head away.
To be honest, Qin Xiaoxiao's actions finally improved the mood of the two elderly people.
But Qin Xiaoxiao didn't say that on purpose. This was something that was researched in later generations, and she was just using it.
Qin Xiaoxiao was inside talking with Qin Aiguo and Old Mrs. Qin when she heard shouts outside. She turned around, looked out the window, and smiled.
Qin Wei walked in carrying two fish weighing about three pounds each, and called out Qin Xiaoxiao's name as soon as he entered the courtyard.
"Xiaoxiao, is Xiaoxiao back? Brother, where is Xiaoxiao? Is she still at the educated youth compound? Hurry up and bring her back."
Qin Ye, who was washing his face, threw the towel into the basin in annoyance. "What are you yelling about? You'll scare Xiao Xiao again. Xiao Xiao is inside talking to her grandparents."
Qin Wei's eyes lit up, and he rushed into the house.
Qin Ye quickly called out to him, "Fish, fish, fish, take the fish you're holding to the kitchen, it's making water everywhere."
Upon hearing this, Qin Wei turned a corner, went straight to the kitchen, handed the fish to Ma Dahua, and left without saying a word to his mother.
Ma Dahua didn't mind. She took the fish, put it in a basin, scaled it, gutted it, and salted it, preparing to cook it that evening.
Qin Wei entered the house and smiled when he saw Qin Xiaoxiao.
"You're back? Let me see if you've lost weight? You've lost weight again! Have you been eating properly? How have you been feeling lately? Did you go to the hospital to get your medicine? Have you been taking it on time?"
Qin Wei pulled Qin Xiaoxiao close and kept looking her over, his brows furrowing more and more as he looked.
Qin Xiaoxiao quickly reassured them, "I'm fine, I've been doing great lately. I was just telling Grandpa and Grandma that I haven't lost weight. It's just that you haven't seen me in a long time, so you think I've lost weight. Don't worry, I'm doing very well lately, so don't worry."
This was the first time Qin Wei had ever heard Qin Xiaoxiao speak so much in one breath. He stared at Qin Xiaoxiao in surprise and said, "Xiaoxiao, you've changed."
It's getting better and better, but the price is too high.
Qin Wei's eyes reddened as he thought of his deceased uncle and aunt.
Seeing that Qin Wei was also starting to feel sad, Qin Xiaoxiao quickly changed the subject, "Second Brother, you just got back, are you settling in? Has the army assigned you a job?"
Last year, after Qin Ye returned home, the army assigned him a job, but he didn't want it. He wanted to go home to farm and take care of his grandparents and parents, so he asked for more money. When he got to Qin Wei's place, he could relax a bit, since he wasn't the eldest son and still had some freedom.
Qin Wei nodded. "I've been assigned to the railway. I'll be working at the train station. I'll have to report for duty in a few days."
"Isn't this the small train station around here?"
Qin Xiaoxiao was a little worried, afraid that Qin Wei would be assigned to the small train station, which would not be part of the railway, but rather belong to the mine.
It's not that working in a mine is bad, but coal miners won't earn as much as railway workers in the future, and most of the country's coal mines have gone bankrupt, so life won't be easy for them.
Qin Wei smiled and shook his head, "No, it's the big train station in the city. I won't be able to come back often then, I'll have to stay in the city dormitory."
Qin Xiaoxiao was relieved and nodded, "That's fine. If you don't want to come back, then you don't have to. My eldest brother and I are here at home. Second brother, you just need to focus on your work and earn more money to save up for your wedding."
Qin Wei laughed and vigorously rubbed Qin Xiaoxiao's head, "You're so young, yet you have so many things to worry about. Don't worry, I'll bring your sister-in-law back to you once I start working."
Before he could retract his hand, Qin Wei's hand was slapped.
"You brat, you're pressing your sister's head so hard. She's not smart to begin with, and this will make her even dumber."
Qin Xiaoxiao: "..."
My dear baby! Your little darling is right here! Can't you give me some face?
No, it's not that bad.
What could she say? Her grandmother was only trying to help her.
Qin Wei laughed and tried to pat Qin Xiaoxiao's head again, but was hit again. This time, the hand that hit him came from behind. When Qin Wei turned around, he immediately stopped laughing.
Qin Feng glared angrily at Qin Wei, "Try reaching out again!"
Qin Wei gave an awkward laugh and quickly ran away.
(End of this chapter)
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