New Year's Eve.
The Jiang family arranged a table of sumptuous meals, and both adults and children ate without raising their heads.
Except ginger plum.
She looked out the door from time to time, anxious. Four or five days have passed since she returned to her parents' home, but Zhang Xuejun did not come to pick up her and her children.
This uneasiness continued until suddenly there was a loud knock on the door, and the husband finally arrived belatedly.
He was carrying large and small packages of New Year's gifts in both hands, his forehead was covered with sweat, and there were scratch marks on his cheeks. He looked extremely embarrassed.
Jiang Meizi's heart skipped a beat, she put down her bowls and chopsticks and stepped forward: "Did something happen at home?"
Zhang Xuejun looked at her first. His wife's face was red and she had not endured hardships in her family.
Looking down at the two lively children, one holding his legs on the left and the other on the right, I suddenly felt that everything was worth it.
A smile couldn't help but appear on that honest face: "Our families are separated, and there is a lot of trouble at home, so I have to go to my parents to have a warm meal during the Chinese New Year."
"Split the family?" Jiang Meizi was stunned for a moment, and her dream came true.
The whole family lived in that crowded house, and they had small quarrels for two days and big quarrels for five days, and they couldn't even have a whisper between husband and wife.
Zhang Xuejun's tone was particularly relaxed: "Yes, we will move out after the Chinese New Year. We have saved a lot of money over the years and will rent a house first, and then I will apply for housing with the factory."
Jiang Meizi was so happy that she wanted to shout out.
But she was sensible and did not dare to show it, and said with a considerate face: "Our family will listen to you. Even if we separate, we will still respect our parents from now on."
Zhang Xuejun held his wife's hand gratefully.
The relationship between the couple is better.
Jiang Anan lamented: Although the second sister is vigorous and resolute in her work, she is both rough and subtle. No wonder the four sisters have the most prosperous life.
These ways of getting along as a couple are worth learning from.
Lin Meiru was really happy for her second daughter. After the separation, the young couple lived alone and did not have to wait for her parents-in-law.
"Meizi, give your man a pair of bowls and chopsticks."
She stepped forward to take the New Year's gift from her son-in-law, and her hand suddenly sank. She looked at a lot of New Year's gifts, and she smiled from ear to ear: "Xiaohao, don't drink and sit with An'an. Let your second brother-in-law accompany you." His father-in-law drinks."
Only then did Zhang Xuejun notice that there were three more unfamiliar faces in the room, especially Xiang Hongbin on the right side of Jiang Degui, who looked like a hill.
The big bowl in his hand was almost like a small cup.
Zhang Xuejun's legs were a little weak.
as expected.
Don't look at Hong Bin who remained silent, but he went about his way of persuading him to drink, and he quickly knocked Jiang Degui and Zhang Xuejun to the ground.
And his own eyes were surprisingly clear, and he even coaxed a group of little carrots to perform a set of martial arts punches.
The Jiang family didn't have many rooms, so Jiang Meizi's family of four stayed at Jiang Shulan's house. The two houses, front and back, are close to each other.
In a blink of an eye, it’s the second day of the Lunar New Year.
Jiang Ting and his wife returned to her parents' home early in the morning with a sumptuous New Year's gift. The third brother-in-law worked in a slaughterhouse. There was a big pig's head on the front of the car and his wife was in the back.
Before the couple arrived, no less than three waves of children rushed in to report: "Sister An An, your third sister has brought a big Zhu Bajie."
The children's eyes were fixed on the melon and fruit snacks on the table. Jiang Anan was glad that her second brother-in-law brought a lot of fruit candies to the door, otherwise it would not be enough for these little guys to wish them a happy New Year.
That’s right, Jiang’s second room has become the village’s premier children’s paradise.
Lin Meiru simply turned a blind eye and hid in the room and asked Duobao to teach her how to read.
The changes in the family were so great that Jiang Ting couldn't accept it for a while. She even felt a little bit angry at being betrayed, so that she lost her temper to compare with the other two sisters in terms of annual gifts.
She said with disdain: "Mom, how can you read at such a young age? We country people live a down-to-earth life. Don't listen to the little girl all day long and do all the bells and whistles."
Jiang Anan put her tongue against her cheek, feeling a little displeased: This third sister has such an unpleasant personality!
"What are the bells and whistles? Learning never ends. Third sister, if you don't want to make progress, don't stop me."
"Sharp teeth and sharp mouth." Jiang Ting hates Jiang Anan even more. If it weren't for her sowing discord, her parents would not criticize her on the happy day when their child is one month old.
Before she could choke back in anger, her mother lowered her face and criticized: "The third child is studying with your little sister. What's wrong with rural women? Are educated people still classified as rural or urban?"
Her good study mood was ruined by her third daughter. Lin Meiru felt disappointed, put down the pencil with a "pop" and continued to spray: "Where is my sweet and soft grandson? Are you two the only one who can take care of me?"
Jiang Ting pursed her lips in embarrassment. From being pregnant to giving birth to the eldest grandson of the Li family, she had been held in the palm of her hand. She didn't expect to happily return to her parents' home to give her a blow. The gap was too big, which made her feel sour.
"The dog is too young and easily catches wind and cold. Next year we will bring him back to visit his grandma's house." Li Laixi smoothed things over with a smile.
Lin Meiru just said casually that she didn't really want the two-month-old baby to go out. Her expression softened and her eyes fell on the New Year's gift: "Hey, this pig's head is really big!"
Jiang Ting raised her chin and glanced at Jiang Anan, then straightened her waist again: "Laixi became the team leader. This is a special reward from the factory. If not, I will ask him to bring the pig head back and give it to you two elders. Open your eyes.”
Jiang Anan's sharp eyes noticed that the third brother-in-law's eyes were slightly darkened, and when he noticed her looking at him, his smile widened even further.
I'm afraid this pig head will cause a lot of trouble in the Li family!
The third sister has always been strong at the tip since she was a child. This time she seemed to be winning, but in fact she suffered a big loss.
"This is my red envelope for Gou Wa." Jiang Anan took out the red envelope that she had prepared and handed it over.
"How much does it cost? You have become a clerk and eat public food. You didn't come to attend Gou Wa's full moon last time. You can't be stingy with the New Year's money this time." Jiang Ting grabbed it, opened it in front of everyone, and pulled out the five cards inside. A dime note.
It was already a big deal to leave it in the countryside. Jiang Ting gained face in front of her husband and spat out a series of offending words: "Your monthly salary is more than ten yuan. I thought I was going to give you one yuan. Fifty cents." Just fifty cents."
"Mom, I'm going to find the eldest sister and the second sister." Jiang Anan got up and walked out, afraid that if she stayed any longer, she would hug and beat her family.
Jiang Ting hummed: "Look, I made a bad face when I came here, thinking this was your home."
After saying this, she regretted it and hurriedly covered her mouth.
But it's too late...
Snapped!
Jiang Anan slapped her in the face.
Jiang Ting covered her face: "You hit me?"
My little sister Wen Wen Jingjing, a slap in the face actually hurts so much!
She stayed there stupidly, forgetting to fight back. It wasn't until Jiang Anan walked out of the door that she suddenly jumped up: "Okay, you damn girl dares to hit me. If you have the guts, come in and let's fight..."
Jiang Anan turned around and returned, leaning against the door and window, her finger bones cracking: "Where to fight?"
Jiang Meizi: "..."
"An'an, it's your third sister's fault. I apologize to her and you." Li Laixi took two steps forward and stood between the sisters.
Jiang Ting was furious: "Li Laixi, you actually helped her!"
Li Laixi tugged at her clothes, his eyes full of warning.
Jiang Ting finally remembered the purpose of her trip and instantly lowered her head and lost her arrogance.
