"Dad, I understand. I will still visit my grandparents as usual. If I see them there, I will find out what their purpose is."
After Yang Baiyi enlightened her, Zhou Fengying's mentality became much calmer.
There is no hurt without expectation. If they have no purpose and really just want to repair the relationship with you, then just treat it as an unexpected surprise.
If they make excessive demands, I will completely give up on them and never have any contact with them again.
After breakfast the next day, Zhou Fengying decided to visit her grandmother.
"I'll go with you."
This time, he would probably meet Zhou Fengying's parents, so Xiao Fuxing was a little worried.
"No, just look after your son at home. If he's hungry, make him some milk powder. If you're around, even if they have ulterior motives, they might be too embarrassed to say it out loud."
Zhou Fengying went to bed very late last night. She would not be willing to give up until this matter was clarified.
"Then be careful."
Xiao Fuxing respected his wife's opinion and let her handle the relationship with her parents' family on her own.
After Xiao Qingyang and his family arrived, Lin Tieshan arranged a jeep for him to use and assigned a driver to be on call at any time.
Usually, for convenience and to save space for a seat, Yang Baiyi drives. Today, it is not convenient for Yang Baiyi to go, so he asks the driver to drive Zhou Fengying over.
"Comrade Zhou, do you need to go to the supply and marketing cooperative or department store to buy gifts?"
The normal route from the military compound to the trailer factory’s family compound does not pass by the supply and marketing cooperative, so the driver asked in advance whether it was necessary to take a detour.
"No need, just go directly to the towing factory staff quarters."
The gifts my parents-in-law prepared yesterday were too expensive, so there is no need to buy any more gifts today.
The jeep was parked downstairs and the driver was waiting in the car. Zhou Fengying got out of the car and went upstairs alone.
"My daughter, I knew it was you. Come back home when you have time. The whole family is waiting for you to come home."
As Zhou Fengying expected, Zhou Ronghua was indeed staying at his grandfather's house.
His job has been taken over by his eldest son Zhou Fengxiu, so he has plenty of time.
"Granddaughter, didn't Fuxing and the child come with you?"
Chai Sujuan looked behind Zhou Fengying.
"Grandma, the child is still young and can't stand this kind of torture every day. I came here alone today."
Zhou Fengying took her grandmother's arm, and the two of them walked into the house chatting and laughing.
Knowing that Zhou Fengying came on her own, Zhou Ronghua's face lit up with joy.
Zhou Ronghua still feels heartbroken after spending so much money yesterday. Having invested so much, he certainly wants to see results immediately.
It is obvious that my in-laws are no longer employed in Luoshui City. They may leave one day. Once they leave, things will become even more difficult.
Chai Sujuan was imparting parenting experience to her granddaughter, and Zhou Fengying listened patiently and nodded frequently.
There are no parenting experts in this era, and all experience is passed down orally from the elders.
"My daughter, when are you going to come home? I'll ask your mother and sister-in-law to prepare your favorite dishes in advance."
Just as Chai Sujuan was drinking water, Zhou Ronghua interrupted and asked.
"Then tell me, what kind of food do I like to eat?"
Zhou Fengying asked with a smile.
"Braised pork?"
Zhou Ronghua asked guiltily.
He had never cared about his daughter before, so how could he know what she liked to eat?
There is no child of this generation who doesn't like to eat fatty meat. Zhou Ronghua made a guess based on his experience.
"No, my favorite is braised tofu. Do you know why I don't like to eat meat, but braised tofu?
When I was six years old, I accidentally broke a bowl while washing dishes. Not only did my mother beat me, but I was also punished by not being allowed to eat for a day.
In the afternoon, I was so hungry that I ran to my grandma's house. On the dining table was a plate of braised tofu.
Even though I'm married into the Xiao family now and have eaten at many high-end state-owned restaurants, no dish can compare to that ordinary plate of braised tofu.
Don’t force me to go home from now on. My memories of that home are all filled with pain.
If you really have something to say, it's the same if you tell my grandmother at her house."
Zhou Fengying knew that it was impossible for Zhou Ronghua to know what she liked to eat.
"Okay, Dad won't force you."
Zhou Ronghua knew that he was in the wrong, so he stopped talking about asking his daughter to go home.
"Granddaughter, have lunch at grandpa's house. Grandpa is going to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy tofu now."
Zhou Qianxiang felt sad after hearing his granddaughter's words. He took an iron basin from the kitchen and went out.
Who doesn’t like eating meat and likes eating tofu? The granddaughter was so hungry at that time that she thought that the plate of braised tofu was the most delicious delicacy.
"My daughter, in order to treat my in-laws to a meal yesterday, Dad spent the price of a bicycle, and the food coupons and meat coupons were all borrowed, which will need to be paid back in the future.
There are three workers in our family. Each month we have three kilograms of meat coupons. Even if we don't eat a single bite of meat, it will take us half a year to pay off the debt.
But this is to give my daughter face, so I'm willing to spend any amount."
Neither Chai Sujuan nor Zhou Fengying responded. Both the grandparents and the grandchildren knew why Zhou Ronghua paid the bill yesterday.
After he knew that Xiao Qingyang had already booked a hotel, he acted hypocritically and pretentiously. Who knew that Yang Baiyi would take advantage of the situation and use the same trick to trap Zhou Ronghua there.
“There are only three jobs in the family, but I have to support a large family and provide pension for your grandparents.
After yesterday's dinner party, our family savings have almost been used up, and life will definitely be even more difficult in the future."
No one responded, but that didn't stop Zhou Ronghua from performing his solo.
"I used to work two jobs and support a family of five, but I never had to worry about food.
How come the population is the same now, there are only three jobs, and yet families can't even afford to eat?
Zhou Fengying felt a little disappointed. After talking around for a long time, Zhou Ronghua finally got to the point.
“Before, you and your brother were young and ate little, and you could barely make ends meet with two jobs.
You little brat, you’re eating me out of money. You don’t even know how much your younger brother eats now.
Also, last year when your brother got married, he gave a 200 yuan gift and bought three zhuan and one xiang, which drained all our family savings in one go."
Zhou Ronghua sighed deeply, and did not forget to secretly observe Zhou Fengying's expression.
"Zhou Fengcheng is about to graduate from high school, right? It will be fine once he graduates and finds a job.
Even if he couldn't find a job, he would go to the countryside to work in the fields. With one less person to feed at home, the pressure would be less."
Zhou Fengying said this on purpose. Before she went to the countryside, she knew that Wang Tiemei's job was reserved for Zhou Fengcheng to take over.
“It’s enough for one person in the family to go to the countryside. It’s better for your brother to stay in the city.
Fengying, your brother has always been a good student. It's a pity that he has to go to the countryside. He should contribute to the country in a more important position.
Your father-in-law is a high-ranking official with great power. With just a word from him, it shouldn't be a problem for him to arrange a job for your brother, right?"
Since Xiao Fuxing was not here, Zhou Ronghua spoke much more casually.
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