Chapter 141 141 Although the woman who just passed by looked a little haggard...
Ding Guo smiled happily and confirmed with the system: "Is it from the capital? I will definitely go to the capital to develop in the future. If it's not the capital, I will make a fuss."
System: “…from the capital!”
Ding Guo's smile became even brighter.
Not bad, not bad, she has one more property under her name.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Ding Tao came to see Ding Guo. She was too surprised that zongzi could be stuffed with meat. She just complained to Ding Guo: "Auntie went to the capital to take care of the baby after childbirth. There is no one to do the housework and cook. My cousin's wife is making a fuss at home. Uncle asked Ding Xiang to drop out of school. Ding Xiang is also making a fuss at home. She even blamed Ding Nianjun, saying that Ding Nianjun asked her mother to take care of the baby after childbirth, and couldn't find someone from the capital to take care of her herself."
She curled her lips. Ding Xiang and Ding Nianjun had been very good friends before, but she didn't expect that because of Ding Nianjun, the hard life would affect Ding Xiang, and her reaction would be so intense.
In fact, Ding Tao could see that whether it was her cousin's wife, Ding Xiang, or the old man who said that Ding Xiang should drop out of school, they all meant to show her.
Because Ding Tao doesn't take on all the housework and isn't very active. She is the only one who does other things. Others just sit there and act like the boss, and she acts like the boss too. Everyone is lazy.
Ding Tao: "I actually think that the life of the old man's family is pretty good. They don't have to work in the fields. Although the food is a little worse, it is almost the same as when I was in the village. I am quite used to it. I just don't want to be a nanny to serve them."
She often slacked off at home, and although she was often scolded, her mother would finish the work she had missed while scolding her.
She had never served anyone wholeheartedly in her hometown, so how could she possibly serve the fifth and sixth children who were always unfriendly to her?
So no matter how her cousin's wife and Dingxiang quarreled, she pretended not to understand.
Everyone has hands, why should she have to work more?
Ding Guo was surprised that Ding Xiang would drop out of school in her life: "Let her drop out of school to take care of the family?"
Ding Tao nodded: "He said that studying too much is useless now, and the family is too busy now. The old man said that it is better to stop studying and learn to do housework and help the family. In two years, I can find a husband and marry, and I don't have to go to the countryside."
I meant to tell her that if she couldn't bear it, she could take on more housework.
But I really have this intention.
Ding Guo did not sympathize. Ding Xiang is thirteen this year, right? The original owner took care of all the housework when she returned to the city at the age of thirteen, and was ordered around by a few ungrateful people.
The description in the book is not very detailed, but because it inherits the original owner's memories, there are many more details about the previous life.
Although Dingxiang was young at that time, she was bossy and could complain. When the broom at home was worn out, it would inevitably leave a mess here and there, and Dingxiang would complain to Yue Hongmei. She would also complain if she left a piece of clothing behind when washing.
It was obvious that he saw the original owner had finished washing, so he deliberately took the clothes he had just changed and threw them there.
Very annoying.
About dropping out of school...
When the original owner just returned to the city, Yue Hongmei also told the original owner not to continue studying, but Ding Zhigang was afraid of being criticized, so he insisted that the original owner continue studying. As soon as he graduated from high school, he went to the countryside seamlessly.
But in the book, Dingxiang did not drop out of school. After the college entrance examination was resumed, she had just finished high school and took the college entrance examination.
Although Ding Xiang's academic performance was not as good as the original owner, she was lucky in the book and she was lucky at the right time. She and Ding Jiandang were admitted to the provincial university and a normal school respectively.
"Have you retired?" Ding Guo asked.
"Not yet. I just mentioned it. Dingxiang is still resisting." Ding Tao twisted her mouth, just waiting to see who can't stand it.
"What did Ding Jianguo say?"
Ding Tao curled her lips: "He and Grandpa have the same idea. He thinks Ding Xiang is a grown-up girl, and a girl of this age should help the family. Besides, the family is in a difficult situation now, and my cousin's wife is about to give birth, so she can help take care of the child when the time comes."
When Ding Xiang heard what her elder brother said, she cried even louder. She complained about Ding Nianjun, then complained about Ding Jianshe who was still in labor reform, and even complained about Ding Guo. She instigated the uncle to ask Ding Guo for money.
Since the family has not been divided, and Ding Guo, the eldest sister, has not married, why doesn't she pay her salary home?
Ding Zhigang sneered and told her that if she had the guts, she could come to Ding Guo to ask for it herself, and Ding Xiang stopped trying.
Ding Guo hasn't paid attention to the backend these days. It seems that Xiao Laoliu has generated income for her without her knowledge. That's not bad.
"Then Ding Jiandang will be the only child in the family who is still studying. Won't he be hated?" Ding Guo enjoyed watching the fun.
Ding Tao was also watching the show from a high platform. She couldn't help but laugh and said, "How can he not be hated? I haven't dared to speak at home these past two days. I get scolded by Ding Xiang at every turn. He has a good temper and doesn't say a word even when scolded."
He has a good temper, but hasn't accomplished much. He's the type that can't be helped.
Ding Tao talked about Lu Xiaomei again: "She always had a sullen face and kept saying something veiled at home, because she was worried that her aunt wouldn't come back when she gave birth."
Ding Guo raised his eyebrows. Yue Hongmei really loved Bai Yueguang's daughter deeply.
Her daughter-in-law was about to give birth, but instead of staying at home to take care of her, she went to the capital to take care of her during the confinement period.
However, Yue Hongmei went to the capital to take care of the baby during her confinement, which means that Ding Nianjun failed to conquer Yu Shaofen and his relationship with his biological mother did not ease.
"When Ding Nianjun is out of confinement, my cousin's wife will soon give birth. It would be fine if my aunt comes back, but if she doesn't, my cousin's wife's family will have to come and take care of her. From what my cousin's wife said, her mother doesn't want to come."
Taking care of a woman during confinement is not an easy job.
It's not like Lu Xiaomei's mother-in-law has died, so why should she let her mother from her own family take care of her?
Unless you are paid.
But if Lu Xiaomei had to pay for the wages herself, she would definitely not be happy. Why should she spend money to hire her own mother when she can use her mother-in-law for free?
Or, Yue Hongmei can afford the money.
"The house is a mess right now." Ding Tao said with a smile, "Anyway, I won't spoil Ding Xiang and take on all the work myself. I'm taking the initiative to apply for overtime now. Not only can I earn overtime pay, but I can also avoid the chaos at home. It's the best of both worlds."
Ding Tao felt that her description was absolutely appropriate. She smiled for a while before looking at the zongzi fillings prepared by Ding Guo in surprise. She said, "Can't zongzi just be made with dates? Why do we have to make red beans? Red beans are fine, but why do we have to put meat in it? We can just replace the glutinous rice with dough and make dumplings. We can also add some chives."
Ding Guo laughed out loud at her: "When it's done, you can try it to see if it tastes good."
Ding Tao washed her hands and came over to learn how to make rice dumplings like Ding Guo. She said, "When I was a child, my mother also made rice dumplings, but she didn't make them well. They fell apart when they were steamed. Later, our family got into a difficult situation and we never made them again during the Dragon Boat Festival. But Third Aunt makes them every year."
Third Aunt's family is full of strong laborers, they earn a lot of work points, and their life is more comfortable than theirs.
Moreover, it is not easy to buy and exchange glutinous rice. The village supply and marketing cooperative supplies a small amount every year, and it is difficult to grab it.
If you want to rob, you need food coupons. Food coupons are not issued in rural areas, so you have to take your own grain to the grain station to exchange them. Many families think it is not cost-effective and are reluctant to buy glutinous rice.
Therefore, not many families can eat rice dumplings during the Dragon Boat Festival every year.
Ding Guo had prepared several pots of stuffing, and there were also a lot of reed leaves soaked in a large pot next to it. These things were not easy to exchange. After all, it was in the city, and the supplies were more abundant than in the countryside.
"Can we finish all the food we packed?" She looked into the room. "Is Dayong on a business trip again?"
Ding Guo said, "Not only do I eat them myself, I also have to give them to others." He added, "I went on a business trip the day before yesterday. If I don't come back tonight, I should be back tomorrow. I won't miss eating zongzi."
Ding Tao nodded and continued to help pack.
My technique was a little awkward at first, but I gradually became proficient.
Ding Guo looked at her and suddenly asked, "How were your academic performance later?"
When he was a child, Ding Tao was not as good at studying as the original owner, but slightly better than Ding Dayong.
Ding Tao didn't understand why she asked about her previous study situation, and said, "It was just like that, very stable, always in the middle."
"You should read some books if you have nothing to do. Doesn't Dingxiang have a textbook? Take her textbook and read it."
Ding Tao said nonchalantly, "I finally don't have to go to school anymore, why should I read books? I can't concentrate on it."
Ding Guo: "Dayong doesn't like reading, but I didn't expect him to be so fascinated by books about car repair. It's because of his enthusiasm for research that he was able to get along well in the team in such a short time. It's never a bad thing to read more books."
Ding Tao didn't take it to heart: "Dayong likes this field, but I think Dingxiang's textbooks are not helpful for papermaking. Sister, please don't persuade me, I don't like studying. I want to learn how to make bread from you. When you make bread again, can you do it on weekends? I will come over to help you and learn from you. When the food factory recruits again in the future, let me know and I will see if I can go to the food factory."
It's good to have a goal. Ding Guo took the opportunity to say, "The food factory has a written test. There are quite a lot of questions on the test paper. If you have this ambition, you still have to read some books."
Ding Tao was shocked.
The paper mill was a connection that Pan Dingfeng found. She didn't take the exam and went directly to the factory.
I didn’t expect that I would have to take an exam to work in a food factory.
"I'll go back and take a look." Ding Tao felt depressed.
The rice dumplings came out of the pot, and Ding Tao tasted all three flavors.
The only rice dumplings she remembered were those with red dates. It was the first time she ate one with red beans and meat, and it was surprisingly delicious.
Of course, meat tastes good no matter how it is cooked.
Ding Guo not only steamed rice dumplings, as eating only rice dumplings would make one sick of it, she also made a cold cucumber salad and scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
After the spring this year, she cleared the land in the backyard and planted a small patch of vegetables. Ding Guo secretly watered it with well water, and the vegetables grew vigorously. When Dayong was not at home, she picked the vegetables and put them in the space, leaving only enough for daily consumption outside.
If you save some in this way, you can enrich your dinner table in winter.
After the two sisters finished their meal, Ding Tao continued to help Ding Guo make rice dumplings.
Ding Tao stayed here until the evening before leaving.
At around six o'clock the next morning, Ding Dayong came back with a tired look on his face. Ding Guo hurriedly took out the rice dumplings that had been steamed yesterday from the space and heated up a few for him, then told him to eat and go to bed.
Ding Guo went to the garment factory at noon and gave Xiao Hong two baskets of goods. She carried one basket and asked her to help deliver the other basket to Xiao Haifeng in the evening.
Xiao Hong thanked her uncle on his behalf, and the next day sent Ding Guo some salted duck eggs, mung bean cakes, and two bundles of fresh mugwort leaves.
"My mother pickled the salted duck eggs herself, and the mung bean cakes were made by my aunt." Xiao Hong said, "I've only heard of eating meat dumplings in the south before. We just heard about it for fun, and have never tried it, and can't even imagine it. This is the first time to eat meat dumplings, and I didn't expect them to be so delicious. The red bean ones are also delicious. My mother also plans to try making some red bean ones. Let me ask you how to make them. How long should the red beans be soaked in advance, and how long should they be steamed in the pot?"
Forget about the meat, as their family has used up all the meat coupons for this month.
Ding Guo told Xiao Hong how to make red bean rice dumplings, and they had dinner in the cafeteria. Xiao Hong rushed back to work, so she went to the workshop to make sponge cakes to kill time.
After the New Year, the team leader came to ask her if she had any new ideas and wanted to launch new products.
Of course she has inspiration, but she doesn't want to produce so frequently. She was asked about it several times recently, so she brought up the idea of sponge cake.
She has made steamed food several times, but has never baked it. The recipe and steps need to be slightly adjusted. It won’t succeed the first time, so she needs to try a few more times.
capital!
During the day, she helped to wash the diaper, do housework, and cook. At night, she had to get up from time to time to change the baby's diaper and call Ding Nianjun to get up to feed the baby. In just a few days, Yue Hongmei lost a lot of weight.
Unfortunately, the rented house was small, and because Ding Nianjun was in confinement after giving birth, she couldn't open the doors and windows for ventilation. The room was stuffy and hot, and she felt extremely uncomfortable.
No matter how much Yue Hongmei loved her Junjun, she could not bear this kind of hardship. Going out to buy groceries every day became her happiest time, and she would stay outside as long as possible.
But it's not a good idea to dawdle for too long. Junjun needs to drink water, Junjun needs to eat, Junjun's son has pooped and peed and needs to be cleaned, and there is a pile of unwashed urine seeds waiting for her to rub when she goes back. How can she be lazy for too long?
Yue Hongmei was hurrying back with a basket of vegetables and passed by Yu Shaofen, who was wearing a white shirt with black plaid, beige trousers, carrying a canvas bag and holding a watermelon in her hand.
Yu Shaofen paused and looked back.
Although the woman who just passed by was so haggard that she was unrecognizable, she still recognized her: Yue Hongmei!
I was shocked.
This condition is very different from the Yue Hongmei I met last year.
What did Yue Hongmei go through? How did she become like this?
But she came to the capital, probably because Ding Nianjun had given birth and she came to take care of her during the confinement period.
After the first month of the lunar year, she met Ding Nianjun and Pan Dingfeng on the street. They were very humble and took the initiative to come over to greet her. Yu Shaofen thought that Ding Nianjun had been hanging around here before and after the New Year, and she was pregnant. If something happened to her, could she take the opportunity to blame her?
I was so annoyed that I simply looked at Ding Nianjun coldly and asked her, "Why did you report me last year? You took my money and then sent someone to arrest me. Why did I give birth to such a thing that is worse than pigs and dogs?"
Ding Nianjun's face turned pale instantly. Pan Dingfeng looked confused at first, then he thought of something and his face turned red.
Before he could speak, Yu Shaofen looked at him sarcastically and said, "Pan Yuanzheng, that bastard who deserves to be shot, is not a good person either."
After saying these two sentences, he left without paying any attention to the two men's pale faces turning blue.
Since then, Ding Nianjun has not been seen hanging around here again.
She believed that after she said such words to Pan Dingfeng, Pan Dingfeng would definitely find someone to find out afterwards, so she let him find out. Once the truth is revealed, it would be convenient for both parties to never have any contact with each other again.
"It looks like the baby is born!" Yu Shaofen retracted her gaze.
But taking care of a woman during confinement wouldn't make a person so exhausted, there must be something else going on.
Ding Guo didn't mention it in the letter, and she wouldn't ask.
But I'm really curious, and I'm thinking whether I should ask in a tactful way next time I write to you.
Thinking of this, she started to worry about the package she had sent out. She wondered whether it had arrived in Fengning, whether the watermelon jam she made had been spread, and whether it would go bad after being simmered in the package for a few days.
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