Zhou Yiming deliberately pretended to be angry, pouted his lips, and said coquettishly: "Mom, you shouldn't burn bridges by crossing the river like this!
If it hadn't been for my honest words just now, where would you have recognized such a wonderful daughter? You, old man, don't say you are grateful to me, think of me well, and treat me better in the future. Instead, after you get a good daughter, you just kick my son aside.
You said that even if you are feeling proud in your heart, you can just enjoy it secretly, so there is no need to say it directly, right? This means that I have a broad mind, otherwise I would find a corner and hang myself. "
His words made everyone present laugh.
"You're a bad boy, you don't suffer at all with your words. If I say something to you, you say ten words back." Mrs. Zhou hugged Huan'er and said with a smile.
The old family members who came back with Zhou Ruhai were well-informed after all. Although he was not welcomed by other servants, at this moment, seeing such an important occasion, the servants in the family did not know to congratulate the old lady, so he could only force himself. Scalp, set an example for the people below.
"Congratulations to the old lady, congratulations to the old lady, you have another daughter today. Our master finally has a son and a daughter."
When the other servants saw what their old family member said, they realized what they were doing. They all stood next to Mrs. Daozhou and saluted one by one to congratulate the old lady.
Mrs. Zhou smiled from ear to ear: "Reward, when Laifu comes back, ask him to distribute reward money to everyone immediately."
"Thank you, madam."
As soon as they heard about the reward, these servants became even happier, and they all smiled from ear to ear.
Among the happy crowd, there is a lonely figure, she is Chun Nier.
After being brought back by Zhou Ming, at the request of Zhou Ming, she was recognized as the wrong daughter by Mrs. Zhou. Just because of her personality, she did not win the favor of the old lady and could only be like other little maids in the house. Working there, my status is very embarrassing.
Only when Zhou Yiming is around, will she be respected by other servants. If Zhou Ming is not around, those servants will be emboldened and will instruct her to do some of the hardest and dirtiest work. Some maids will even do it behind her back. to bully her.
Although she suffered a lot of grievances, Chun Nier never told Yi Ming these things, because she knew in her heart that Yi Ming was a person who did big things. If he was distracted by these small things, it would affect him. Doing big things will make other people think that she is restless, which may offend more people and make her life even more difficult.
Now seeing that Mrs. Zhou has recognized another daughter, and dotes on this daughter far more than herself, Chunni understands that her life in the Zhou family will be even more difficult in the future.
She suddenly missed her grandma and thought of the days when her grandma was alive. Although the life of her grandparents and grandson was very hard and the place they lived in was very shabby, her grandma really loved her. The hardships she endured at that time were all gone when she thought about it now. Sweet.
Seeing Mrs. Zhou and Huan'er hugging each other, a loving mother and a filial daughter, Chun Nier felt envious. A tear secretly slipped from the corner of her eye, fearing that others would see it, so she quickly wiped it away with her sleeve.
At this time, a figure suddenly appeared behind Chun Nier. She was startled, and quickly turned around to find that Zhou Yiming was looking at her amiably, with a smile on his face.
Zhou Yiming gently patted Chuni's hair and said in a low voice: "Doesn't it feel good to look at Huan'er and be loved so much by our mother?"
Chuni is a very honest child. After listening to Zhou Ming's words, she nodded immediately. Then she found something was wrong and immediately shook her head: "No!"
Zhou Yiming didn't say anything. He raised his head, looked at his old mother, and smiled softly: "I know even if you don't tell me, my mother is so partial, let alone you, I feel uncomfortable in my heart.
But please be patient. In a big family like ours, it is difficult for the elder to cover everything.
But don't worry, it doesn't matter whether others have you in their hearts or not. There will always be a place for you in my heart.
When you grow up, I will carefully find a suitable husband for you so that you can have a good home. "
After hearing these words, Chuni felt extremely warm, and at the same time she felt sad and happy. The sad thing was that in Zhou Yiming's eyes, she was always his sister, and apart from that, he had nothing else to think about herself. .
What makes Chuni even more gratified is that in such a warm scene at this moment, Yi Ming is actually thinking of herself all the time.
"I understand, brother." Chun Nier held back the tears in her eyes and said with a smile.
Zhou Ruhai waited alone in the study for a long time. When he saw that no one came in to eat, he walked out bravely and asked everyone to come into the study to eat. If he waited any longer, the food would get cold.
Only then did everyone realize that it was getting late, so they all walked towards the study.
Zhou Yiming patted Chuni on the shoulder and said, "Okay, let's go to the study to eat."
Chun Nier nodded with a smile, turned and left.
Lin Ajiao had been watching with cold eyes. When she saw Chun Nier finally leaving, she came over and said to Zhou Ming with a smile: "My husband, tell me honestly, what did you whisper to Chun Nier just now?"
"Alas," Zhou Yiming sighed, "didn't you notice what happened just now? Chun Ni'er must have felt very sad when she saw my mother accepting Huan'er as her daughter, so I quietly came over to comfort her."
Lin Ajiao nodded, seeming to be deeply touched: "It's understandable that Chun Ni'er feels sad. After all, after you brought her back, although she was recognized as your daughter by our mother, she was actually still under someone else's care and had no sense of belonging at all. No.
You are busy with errands outside all day long, so it is naturally difficult to take care of her, and I am usually only in the backyard. She has been living with her mother. I want to take care of her, but I am unable to do so. "
Zhou Yiming thought carefully about Chun Ni'er's current situation, and knew in his heart that she must have suffered a lot of grievances, but now he could not uphold justice for her. After all, once he acted recklessly, she would make more enemies for her. Life in the Zhou family will be even more difficult in the future.
"After a while, I'll find an opportunity and ask my mother to come over and let Chunni serve you, so that she won't suffer so many grievances!"
Lin Ajiao nodded, thinking Zhou Ming's idea was a good one.
At this time, people in the courtyard were noisy, some were moving stools, some were taking dishes and chopsticks, and most of the people were waiting for Zhou Ming and Lin Ajiao to quickly enter the study, because they were the masters. If they didn't go in first, these servants wouldn't dare to act rashly.
Just when Zhou Yiming and Lin Ajiao were feeling sad, their old family members suddenly came over and said to Lin Ajiao and Zhou Yiming: "Young Master, Young Mistress, don't stand there in a daze, hurry up and go to the study to eat!
Today, the master has made a special statement. In order to celebrate your safe return, young master, we servants will also come to the table to eat. However, if you and the young mistress do not serve the table first, we servants will not dare to use our chopsticks. "
"I know, the young lady and I will be here soon." Zhou Yiming responded casually, then took Lin Ajiao's hand and walked to the study.
Halfway through the journey, Yi Ming suddenly remembered the pot of porridge he had made. His eyes immediately lit up and he told his family: "Hurry up and give the young mistress a bowl of the porridge I made, so that she can also have a taste of my craftsmanship."
Lin Ajiao's eyes widened in surprise: "You can also cook?"
"Of course." Zhou Yiming said with a proud smile. He was very confident in the pot of porridge he made. "Not only can he make it, but it is also very delicious. You will be addicted after one sip."
Just when Zhou Yiming was boasting, the old man came over with an embarrassed look on his face: "Master, the pot of porridge you made... has been finished by everyone!"
"What?" Zhou Ming couldn't believe his ears. When he made the pot of porridge just now, he had fully considered that many people would drink it, so he made a whole big pot. How could it be possible in such a short time? Got drunk.
"Did I hear you correctly?" Zhou Ming frowned and said, "Such a big pot of porridge, you finished it so quickly?"
The old man looked embarrassed and said, "Master, there is nothing we can do. The porridge you made was so authentic. Master alone drank three bowls of it. We servants didn't know it was you who made it at the time, so we all drank it." ”
Zhou Yiming was so angry that he took a breath of cold air.
Lin Ajiao hurried over to comfort her: "Okay, isn't it just a bowl of porridge? If it's gone, it's gone. Don't be angry."
Zhou Yiming suddenly raised his voice and said: "What do you mean, it's just a bowl of porridge? Madam, you said it too lightly. Let me tell you, I put a lot of thought into making this pot of porridge, and the final porridge tastes simply amazing. Indescribably wonderful.
Originally, I thought I had done enough, and you would definitely be able to taste it when you came back, but who would have thought, in the end, they drank them all! "
Lin Ajiao knew that Zhou Ming's temper was about to rise again, so she immediately comforted her: "Oh, so that's it, that's okay. It won't be too late for me to try it again next time you do it."
"No, in order to let you taste it right away, madam, I will boil it again."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Yiming entered the kitchen and found that there was no firewood in the kitchen. He turned around and came out and said to his family, "Where is the firewood in our house?"
The old man had a sad face. He had watched Yi Ming grow up, so he naturally knew Yi Ming's temper, so he didn't dare to persuade him any more. He could only helplessly point to the door: "That's what my family just bought yesterday." The firewood is all there."
Zhou Yiming walked straight to the pile of firewood next to the door, bent down to pick up firewood, and prepared to go back to the kitchen to work hard.
Lin Ajiao stood in the yard, looking at Zhou Ming, and could only smile bitterly. She knew that no matter how she tried to persuade him now, it would be useless and she could only let him go on his mischief.
Mrs. Zhou and Zhou Ruhai had already entered the study and were about to eat. Suddenly they heard Zhou Ming shouting loudly and the two came out again.
Seeing Zhou Yiming reaching out to pick up firewood, Mrs. Zhou quickly stopped her: "Ming'er, stop fooling around, everyone is waiting for you to eat!"
