Chapter 105
Lin Qingqing was helpless when she heard what her mother said. How could anyone be like her, saying this as soon as she saw her daughter? Fortunately, Lin Qingqing understood her experience and was indeed worried about herself. If someone who didn't understand her, they would think that she had bad intentions.
"Mom, I know, you went through this hardship when you gave birth to me, how could I not pay attention?" Lin Qingqing said with understanding, "Mom, you have taken so much trouble to take care of me this time, and you also brought so many things. You must be tired all the way. I have already prepared lunch. Let's go back and eat first."
"Hey... Hey..." Lin's mother had tasted her daughter's cooking skills when her daughter came home last year. She knew that her daughter was a good cook. It was still a little cold at this time, and she was of course happy to have a hot meal. "I brought you some homemade bacon, and some clothes and shoes for the baby in your belly. I also brought a set of clothes for Haici." She hadn't thought of bringing clothes for Lu Haici, because she brought clothes for the baby in her daughter's belly because the baby was about to be born. But the mother-in-law said that since she was here, she should bring a set of clothes for Lu Haici to make him happy. Anyway, there was
some material that her daughter sent home, so she made a set. Lin's mother was willing to make clothes for Lu Haici, because the family conditions were good. In addition to the five yuan of filial piety money given to her mother-in-law every month, her daughter also gave five yuan of filial piety money to their second wife. In Lin's mother's heart, her son-in-law promised her daughter to send ten yuan to her mother's family every month, so of course they would appreciate it.
Lin's mother's thoughts were traditional in this era. She didn't think that this was money earned by her daughter. She just thought that her son-in-law was the head of the family and she was grateful for his generosity.
"That's great." Lin said lightly, "Hai Ci must be very happy."
Lu Cheng went to park the car, and Lin's mother carried two bags of things and followed Lin to the family yard. This was not her first time here. She had come here with Aunt Lin last time, so she was familiar with the roads in the family compound. If she saw someone familiar, she would greet them: "Hello, Comrade. Our daughter Qingqing is pregnant. We need your help to take care of her on weekdays."
The military wife she greeted said: "Auntie Lin is here. Are you here to take care of Comrade Lin?"
"Don't worry, Aunt Lin, we will take care of Comrade Lin."
"That's right. Commander Lu is very good to Comrade Lin. He even washes his clothes every day." Speaking of this, Commander Lu is really a role model for the men in the family compound. He does everything from washing clothes to fetching water and washing dishes. When the female comrades in the family compound quarrel with the male comrades, they use Commander Lu as an example.
When Lin's mother heard everyone praising her son-in-law, she was also happy: "Yes, our Lu Cheng is also a good one. Our daughter was raised in a spoiled way, and only Lu Cheng can tolerate her personality." Lin's mother thought her daughter was very good. She graduated from junior high school and now has a high school diploma. She also has good eyesight, found a good son-in-law, and has the ability to find a good job. However, she would not say this in front of outsiders. In front of outsiders, she would praise her son-in-law so that her son-in-law would know and treat her daughter better.
"Of course not. Comrade Lin has a very good personality and is gentle. He has taught us a lot."
"That's right. Comrade Lin cooks delicious meals and snacks, and is good to children."
Lin's mother: "That's all learned from my mother-in-law. Speaking of cooking skills, my mother-in-law's cooking skills are unique. My in-laws like girls, so my daughter was raised by my mother-in-law, and my mother-in-law taught her cooking skills." In Lin's mother's opinion, the daughter-in-law's good cooking skills must have been learned from her mother-in-law. When she said that her in-laws like girls, she was proud. There is no way. In this day and age, it is indeed a proud thing for her in-laws to like girls. Besides, their family likes girls not because they can't give birth to boys.
"I heard from Comrade Lin that her grandfather is a doctor."
When Lin's mother heard the other party talking about her father-in-law, her tone became even more proud: "My father-in-law's medical skills are the best in the area." Indeed, her father-in-law is the pride of their Lin family. In the entire Gaoshanao Production Brigade, who doesn't give face to her father-in-law?
Lin's mother was very happy that she was welcomed by everyone. When she arrived at the Lu family, she couldn't close her smile.
"Mom, grandma, grandma, you are here." Lu Haici was waiting at the door. When he saw them coming, he happily came forward to greet them.
"My dear grandson, I haven't seen you for a long time. Grandma misses you so much." Mother Lin also said happily, "My dear grandson, grandma has brought you new clothes. I don't know if they suit you. You can try them on later."
"Thank you, grandma." Lu Haici, who lacked love when he was a child, liked his relatives to be nice to him the most. His mother was one of his favorite people, so his mother's mother was also someone he would like. Now that his mother's mother is nice to him, Lu Haici will feel happy.
Mother Lin opened the sack and took out a set of clothes for Lu Haici from it: "Haici, this is for you. A white shirt, a pair of corduroy trousers, and a pair of cloth shoes. See if they fit you?"
"Well, I'll try them on right away." Lu Haici walked into the house holding the clothes and shoes.
Lin smiled and shook her head: "Mom, you and I share a room. I have prepared three sets of spring clothes for you."
When Lin's mother heard this, she said: "Oh, Haici and I can share a room." Don't say that Lu Haici is young now, so it doesn't matter if she shares a room with him. Even if Haici is older, she will be an old woman. There will be no gossip if they share a room. What's the problem? Lin's mother didn't want to disturb her daughter and son-in-law.
Lin said softly: "You and I should share a room. Lu Cheng doesn't know some things I need to pay attention to when I'm pregnant. If you sleep with me, you can remind me from time to time."
When Lin's mother heard this, she suddenly worried that her son-in-law was young and didn't pay attention to his daughter. Thinking of this, Lin's mother immediately agreed to share a room with her daughter. "Okay, I'll share a room with you."
Although the two shared a room, they slept in separate beds, which were placed side by side with two sets of sheets and quilt covers. It was very convenient and cozy.
"Mom, I'm done." Lu Haici came out wearing a white shirt and corduroy pants, "Look, mom, do they look good?"
"They look good. My grandson is good-looking. He looks good in anything." The more Mother Lin looked at them, the happier she became.
Hearing his grandmother's praise, Lu Haici grinned and couldn't close his mouth. However, he still looked at Lin Qingqing, hoping to get his mother's approval.
Lin Qingqing also nodded, "It looks good. It's a little cold to wear a white shirt now. I have to wear a sweater outside. The clothes are a little big, but I can still wear them next year."
When Mother Lin made the clothes, she deliberately made them big because she didn't know Lu Haici's size. But if it's too small, it can't be worn, so it can only be made bigger.
"Then I'll wear it when I go to school tomorrow." Lu Haici now has this little idea of wearing it to school to show off.
"Haven't you eaten yet?" Lu Cheng's voice came from the yard.
Lin Qingqing: "I'm here."
Today the family made noodles, egg and vegetable noodles, and cut a few pieces of bacon that Lin's mother just brought, which tasted even better. The bacon is not greasy, chewy, and very fragrant.
After dinner, Lu Cheng went to wash the dishes, but was stopped by Lin's mother: "Son-in-law, you go and do your work, I'll wash the dishes."
"No need, mother, I'll go wash it. You just got here and you've been traveling for several days. I'll do it." Lu Cheng couldn't let his mother-in-law work at home. He was grateful that she could take care of his daughter-in-law.
Lin's mother said, "It's not hard, I have nothing to do on the train. I sleep all day and night."
Lu Cheng: "Mother, you are here to take care of me, not to do housework. I'll do it."
Lin's mother: "Son-in-law, we women should do housework. I'll do it." Although Lin's mother is the boss at home and Lin's father listens to her, she never lets her man do housework. She thinks it's what women should do.
Of course, when she is not here, she is happy that her son-in-law can help her daughter with housework. It shows that her daughter is amazing. But she was there, of course she also wanted to win favor in front of her son-in-law.
Lu Cheng: "Mom..."
Lin's mother: "Son-in-law..."
Both of them refused to give in to each other.
Lu Haici looked at his father, then at his grandmother, and he sighed. Why is everyone fighting to wash the dishes? He doesn't like washing dishes, he would rather wash clothes and light the fire.
Lin Qingqing was helpless: "Mom, let Lu Cheng wash it, you go and rest first. Today is your first day here, it is important to get your spirits up, there will be many places in the family that need your help in the future."
Lu Cheng: "Yes, Qingqing is right."
After hearing what her daughter said, Lin's mother did not insist: "Then son-in-law, you have worked hard. Qingqing, mother will go take a bath first."
Lin Qingqing: "Hey, there is hot water in the kettle."
Life with Lin's mother is indeed comfortable. Lin Qingqing goes to work at 8:30. She used to think that Lu Haici went to school early, so she would get up early to prepare breakfast for Lu Haici. But since Lin's mother came, the job of cooking has been handed over to Lin's mother. Lin's mother is used to getting up early, unlike Lin Qingqing who likes to sleep in.
However, Lin Qingqing will arrange the food for three meals a day, because Lin's mother is a person who is used to being frugal. If she is in charge, the three meals will not be very rich.
Lin's mother will prepare the three meals a day arranged by Lin Qingqing. In fact, Lin's mother likes her daughter to arrange the amount of three meals, so that she doesn't have to think about what to cook and how much to cook every day. Lin's mother
cooks every day, and the task of washing dishes is handed over to Lu Cheng. Except for Lin Qingqing's change of clothes, Lu Cheng and Lu Haici wash their own clothes.
When she was at the family compound, Lin's mother's life was still very rich. In addition to cooking, she also met a lot of sisters who liked to listen to gossip. At the same time, she also learned to ride a bicycle, and every time she went to the vegetable market, she would ride a bicycle.
Coupled with the new clothes prepared by Lin Qingqing for her, she now looks younger. Not only is she energetic every day, but her mentality is also very good.
In the blink of an eye, it was mid-September of the following year. During this time, Lin Qingqing had officially applied for maternity leave. Of course, there was no maternity leave in this era, so Lin Qingqing took leave. Even Lu Cheng avoided the mission unless it was a mission that required him.
It was noon on September 25th. Lin Qingqing had just finished lunch when she suddenly had a stomachache.
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