After putting the roast duck into the space when no one was paying attention, Qiao Qinglu rode her bike home. When she arrived near the textile factory's staff quarters, she found a secluded corner to put her bike into the space, and then went home carrying two lunch boxes containing braised pork, sea cucumber with scallions, and a bag of roast duck.
It was the time when workers were getting off work and students were getting out of school. The family compound was particularly lively. Seeing Qiao Qinglu carrying a lunch box and a paper bag, and smelling the rich aroma of meat, the children were so greedy that they started crying.
Qiao Qinglu was a little embarrassed. She quickly reached her right hand into her pocket and smuggled a handful of fruit candies from the space to give to the neighbor aunties and the children, which made them burst into laughter.
The aunts no longer gossip about their families.
Auntie A: "Xiaolu is so polite. Daya, please thank your sister."
Auntie B: "Xiaolu, I've watched you grow up since you were little. You've always been so virtuous and kind."
Auntie: "Xiaolu is so lucky to have found a good partner. Hurry up and have two children in three years, and make your parents very happy."
The words became more and more outrageous. Qiao Qinglu smiled politely and quickly retreated back to the tube building.
When I got to the third floor, sure enough, her door was open and her parents had already returned.
I let out a breath of foul air. My memory really must be getting worse when I'm pregnant. Anyway, she won't admit that she forgot to leave the note o(╥﹏╥)o~
When she entered the house, Qiao's father and mother saw her carrying the lunch box and paper bag and quickly took them. She took off her coat and told them that she had bought some good food and her brother would be back soon.
Mr. Qiao didn't think much of it, thinking that his daughter was missing her brother. However, Mrs. Qiao saw that her daughter was worried. Could it be that the morning examination was not satisfactory?
Since she doesn't want to say anything, let's wait until the whole family finishes dinner before asking.
Not long after, Qiao Zhenguo and Xiao Qinyun came back one after another. Brother Qiao embraced Xiao Qinyun, and the two of them whispered something. Qiao Qinglu didn't care to pay attention to it, as she had something important to do after dinner.
When Qiao Qinglu opened the two lunch boxes and put the roast duck on the plate, Qiao's father excitedly went to get the wine bottle. Qiao Qinglu did not stop him and took the initiative to set the table and everyone started eating.
Except for Qiao's mother, everyone was very satisfied with the meal.
After dinner, after clearing the dishes, Qiao Qinglu gathered everyone around the dining table again.
Qiao Qinglu cleared her throat and said to Qiao Jianye, Wang Xiujuan, and Qiao Zhenguo, "Dad, Mom, Brother, there's something I want to tell you. I want to move back to the machinery factory compound."
Qiao's mother, Wang Xiujuan, said, "Xiaolu, did the people in the compound say something about you? Who are these gossipers? I'll tear their mouths apart."
Qiao Jianye also said, "Xiao Lu, don't listen to those people's nonsense. Our own health is more important. Look at you, the doctor told you to take medicine and rest, but you still want to move. How can you make us old couple feel at ease?"
Qiao Qinglu: "Mom and Dad, please listen to me. Qin Yun and I went to the hospital yesterday, and the doctor said that I have recovered and no longer need to take medicine. You can let me move back to the machinery factory, it's quiet there."
When Xiao Qinyun heard his wife wanted to move back to the machinery factory compound, he thought it was a good thing and he had to help her get it. He quickly said, "Yes, yes, yes. I went to the hospital with Qinglu yesterday. The doctor said Qinglu is well now and doesn't need to take medicine anymore. She just needs to rest. Dad, Mom, let's respect her opinion and let her go back to the machinery factory. If you miss her, you can ask her to come over on Sunday."
Upon hearing this, Qiao's father and mother immediately glared at him.
Father Qiao: "What nonsense are you talking about? If we missed our daughter, wouldn't we go over to see her? Why are you letting her, a pregnant woman, run around?"
Mother Qiao also understood. Since her daughter wanted to go back there, then let her go back.
I don’t know what the yard maid said that Xiaolu heard, but it was definitely not something nice to hear.
My daughter has grown up and become more thoughtful. She is not close to her parents anymore.
Oh, I have to let her know who is gossiping about her. I must have a fight with her to let her know who she can and cannot mess with!
Mother Qiao calmed down and said, "Come on, come on. I know this yard is not peaceful. Even though you don't need to take the medicine anymore, you still need to rest more. Don't rush to go to work."
Xiao Qinyun: "Mom, don't worry, I will take good care of Qinglu."
Qiao Zhenguo: "Brother-in-law, I leave my sister to you. If anything happens to my sister, I will hold you responsible."
Xiao Qinyun glanced at him, this brother who realized it so late.
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