Chapter 198 Aunt Jiang Likes
Looking across the entire commune, it's rare to see such a grand celebration, let alone for a four-year-old baby's birthday, or even for a wedding banquet.
Everyone in the commune was all smiles as they were able to eat meat, and the courtyard was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
Everyone ate until their bellies were round and their mouths were glistening with oil. After helping to clean up and wash the dishes, they happily went home.
These days, banquets usually consist of just one lunch, since everyone is struggling financially.
But being able to eat meat and vegetables once in a while was enough for the people of the commune to reminisce about for days.
People gradually dispersed, but Old Lady Li remained sitting in the courtyard, oblivious to their surroundings, showing no intention of leaving.
She smacked her lips, a look of relish on her face: Such good food, of course, should be enjoyed as much as possible!
Upon seeing this, Ma Xiulian immediately frowned and said in a harsh voice, "What? You want me to chase you back with a broom?"
Just as Old Mrs. Li was about to flatter her with a few words, she saw that the woman had already gone to the corner to get a broom, so she immediately jumped up from the stool and said, "Mother-in-law, there's no need to see us off. We'll head back now."
After saying that, she grabbed her two grandsons and walked out with great speed, as if afraid that if she slowed down even a step, the broom in Ma Xiulian's hand would hit her face.
Her face still hurts a lot!
Watching her flee in disarray, Zhou Zhaodi's expression was utterly disdainful.
This old lady Li doesn't even know her own limitations; she actually dares to try and gain an advantage over her mother-in-law!
Haven't you ever seen someone as smart as her completely subdued by her mother-in-law?
Turning to Ma Xiulian, he said affectionately and ingratiatingly, "Mom, you go and rest. My sister-in-law and I will take care of the rest."
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In the evening, Jiang Manyun returned with Chen Honghong, carrying a large bag of steamed buns bought from the state-run restaurant.
Moreover, they were bought by counting heads, with one for each member of the Chen family, young and old, including Liu Ni, who was only one year old.
This made the whole family extremely happy; they hadn't eaten refined grains like white flour steamed buns for almost three or four months!
The girls were especially excited. Whenever the family made dumplings or dough balls with white flour, they always ate the least.
Seeing their overflowing joy, Jiang Manyun reached out and gently patted the head of Erni, who was closest to her. Girls had it tough living in those impoverished years.
But she believes everything will gradually get better.
Her movements were so gentle, and her palms so soft and warm, that Erni was taken aback at first, and then she broke into a bright smile.
Aunt Jiang likes her!
And they're so rich, they always have an endless supply of canned beef and White Rabbit milk candy at home.
If I could win Aunt Jiang's favor, would she be able to eat canned food and milk candy every day like my little one?!
Thinking of this, her face flushed with excitement, and she really wanted to sweetly call out "Aunt Jiang," when she heard Jiang Manyun say, "Grandma, there are two more meat buns inside that I bought for my baby."
Erni's smile froze instantly, and her rosy cheeks stopped turning red.
Then, carrying large and small bags, Chen Honghong said, "Mom, these are bananas that my mother-in-law asked me to bring back. Last time, my second sister Xiuwen brought back a whole box. This fabric was also bought for our baby by a friend of my mother-in-law who works at a garment factory. The fabric is very light and thin, and it will definitely keep you cool in the summer."
Now, Chen Erni's smile vanished, and she couldn't help but reveal a hint of dissatisfaction and resentment.
My darling is here again!
(End of this chapter)
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