When we returned home at the end of the year, we once again boarded a crowded train. Even though it happened every year, Zhang Weifang still couldn't get used to the smell on the train.
Zhang Weifang took motion sickness medicine before getting on the bus, and fell asleep as soon as she got on.
Hu Zi and his wife, as well as An An and his wife, both brought their children with them and took care of them along the way. It was also very hard for them, especially Zhang Hailian. Her daughter Tingting was only one year old and was still breastfeeding, so she didn't dare to let go at all.
After getting off the train, we took a bus and it was a bumpy ride before we finally reached our destination.
After getting off the bus, Zhang Weifang ran to the side of the road and vomited for a long time before she recovered. Now that she is old, her physical condition has declined, so every time she takes a bus, she feels like she has lost half her life.
Seeing Zhang Weifang's miserable look, Lu Shi once again thought of buying a car.
The place where they got off was Lizhuang Township, which was the former Lizhuang Commune, less than two miles away from Zhang Weifen's home. However, the family was exhausted from the long journey and had no time to visit her home.
At the T-junction where they got off, Ping Xiao from Zhang Weishuang's family was already waiting for them on the side of the road on a tricycle. When he saw Zhang Weifang, Ping Xiao quickly took two steps forward:
"Auntie, are you okay? Get in the car quickly and go back to lie down early."
The tricycle has no carriage, so there is no problem for everyone sitting on it except that it is a bit cold. Zhang Weifang felt more comfortable after enjoying the breeze.
It is now more difficult for villagers to go out than before. Without the collective mule carts, they have to either walk or ride bicycles every time they go out.
Whenever women wanted to go to the market, they had to take a tricycle driven by someone they knew, because tricycles were generally used to transport goods, and there were only a few of them in the village, so every time they went out, they had to take their chances.
If we really can't meet them, we'll have to walk. Fortunately, it's only ten miles and everyone is used to it.
When Zhang Weifang and his family arrived home, Zhang Weiren and his family had already arrived. They drove there themselves and arrived in three hours.
Zhang Weiren always brought his two children back with him. Jin Wen's health has always been poor, and he has been undergoing dialysis frequently in recent years, so he cannot travel far.
As soon as Zhang Weifang got home, she lay down immediately. She really couldn't hold on any longer. However, there were so many people at home that she couldn't sleep at all because of the noise.
Everyone gathered in Zhang Qiaona's cave, and a group of people sat around on the warm kang and chatted.
There is an iron stove in Zhang Weibao's room, which is the warmest. However, everyone is very conscious and usually does not go to his room.
The kang in the guest room was also heated. Although there was no stove, the temperature in the cave was just right and not cold. Zhang Weifang lay drowsily on the kang, accompanied by her two daughters-in-law.
Except during the Chinese New Year and other holidays, Zhang Weifang generally does not get together with her daughters-in-law. Being far away from each other, there are fewer conflicts.
Zhang Hailian has also been much more low-key this year. Seeing that her parents-in-law really didn't allow her to visit them or see her children, she felt resentful, but she no longer dared to shout about it openly.
The family had a lively lunch, and Zhang Weiren went back in the afternoon. Every year he would come back on the 29th day of the lunar year to stay for a day, and then go home to spend the New Year with Jin Wen.
On this day every year, Zhang Weifen's family and Zhang Weishuang's family would come to her mother's house in advance, and this day also became a day for their brothers and sisters to get together.
Zhang Weifang usually stays at home for a few days before going back, so Zhang Qiao Na always arranges a room for her.
At nine o'clock in the morning on the second day of the Chinese New Year, Zhang Weishuang came to her parents' home. She couldn't wait to chat with everyone. The two sisters talked about everything, including their son and daughter-in-law.
Zhang Weishuang complained angrily:
"Sister, you have to persuade our family members from now on. When looking for a partner, don't look for someone from Wangjia Village. Their brains are like paste. It's impossible to reason with them."
Her daughter-in-law Ping's family is from Wangjia Village. There were many problems before marriage, and even more troubles after marriage. She speaks harshly and doesn't consider other people's feelings at all.
Just last year, she gave birth to a son. Zhang Weishuang took great care of her during the confinement period. She even killed several hens she raised for fear that she would not have enough milk.
As a result, people found trouble with her every day. Sometimes they complained that the rice she cooked was too salty, and sometimes they said that the soup she stewed was too greasy. The most annoying thing was that they also complained that she didn't help hold the baby.
Newborn babies sleep most of the time, so there is no need to hold them all the time. Because of this, the daughter-in-law and Zhang Weishuang had several quarrels during the confinement period.
Zhang Weishuang has been a strong woman since she was a child. How could she bear being bullied? She endured her anger and served for a month, then stopped going the next day, not caring whether her daughter-in-law could take care of herself.
Zhang Weishuang now lives in the same yard with his eldest son. His eldest daughter-in-law is a nice person who doesn't care about things. The two of them get along well with each other, so she looks down on the young couple Ping even more.
Zhang Weifang sighed. She didn't expect that her sister's family had encountered the same situation. However, she didn't want to make the family's dirty laundry public, so she didn't talk about her own family's affairs.
On the third day of the New Year, Zhang Weifang returned to the city. Lu Shi again proposed the idea of buying a car. This time, she agreed because she really didn't want to suffer anymore.
The festive atmosphere of the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month had not yet completely dissipated, but Lu Shi couldn't wait to buy a brand new Alto car, spending a total of more than 84,000 yuan.
Although Zhang Weifang doesn't know much about cars, she still felt a surge of joy when she saw her brand new car.
This car is not just a means of transportation, but more like a new surprise in their lives, a symbol of family happiness and a bright future.
Watching Lu Shi driving the new car happily, Zhang Weifang's face was filled with a satisfied smile. She knew that this car would bring more convenience and happiness to their lives.
Lu Shi got out of the car, walked around to the other side, opened the door, then looked at Zhang Weifang and said:
"Hurry up and get in the car. I'll take you for a ride."
It was the first time I rode in my own car, and the feeling was very different. The passenger seat had a good view. The two of us were talking as we drove forward. By the time I realized what was happening, they had already arrived in the provincial capital.
It only takes 40 minutes to drive to the provincial capital, which is fast and convenient.
Zhang Weifang suggested:
"How about we go to the clothing store in the provincial capital?"
"Can."
The clothing city in the provincial capital is a very long street with clothing stores of all sizes.
There are cheap and good-looking things, but the quality is average. There are also brand stores with very high prices.
Zhang Weifang symbolically bought a pair of shoes. Now her shoes are basically flat-soled, and the highest is only 2-3 cm wedge heels. This time, she bought a pair of black leather shoes, which are also Zhang Weifang's favorite shoes.
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