The surrounding furnishings looked very dated, the telephone poles were older than those in their town, and the roads were not that good. There were quite a lot of people around, and their clothes were not any more gorgeous than them.
This is Zhou Ping's first time in the city. After her family heard that her sister was making money in the pastry business, they asked her to come over to visit. Although they are from the same village, her family's conditions are even worse. They live in the mountains and there are not many other people around.
Her father used to be a bandit, an outsider, and he used to rob the village.
Later, there was a war and I couldn't leave, so I was forced to live here in Linjiacun.
Her family has many sisters, four sisters in total and one brother.
All three sisters are married.
It turns out that Zhou Suisui was the worst person to marry.
But she didn't expect that her life would be the best now.
She only found out about her sister's family's prosperity when she went down the mountain. She hurriedly went home to tell her family, so she and her mother went to visit the Lin family.
At that time, Si Nian happened to write a letter to the Lin family, and the son of the village chief's family read the letter to them.
Only then did the mother and daughter find out that the Lin family's biological daughter had actually moved to the city.
After hearing that the Lin family said they were going to the city to visit, the two of them also had an idea.
The Lin family has such a wealthy relative and is their in-laws, so of course they have to come and see him.
Zhou Suisui used to be the most incompetent person in her family. Of the three sisters, she was the worst married.
The Lin family was only half as good as hers.
The other two sisters still bring money and good things to the family.
She couldn't hope for anything. It would be better if she didn't go home and get money to help the Lin family.
So after Zhou Suisui got married, they didn't even visit her.
Also told her not to go back.
Zhou Ping is the youngest in the family and has just turned eighteen this year.
Her mother brought her here this time, saying she wanted a man named Si Nian to introduce her to a boyfriend in the city.
So Zhou Ping dressed up specially.
Although she was very happy, Zhou Ping was actually jealous.
The second sister, who had always been silent and the least promising, was actually living so well now. Not only did the man drive a big car, but the sister-in-law still lived in the city.
She had been feeling sour.
It wasn't until she saw the old facilities here that she felt more comfortable.
I thought to myself that it was no big deal. Nowadays, many people in the village have gone to work in the city, so the conditions are still the same.
Some are better off at home.
Zhou Suisui was also here for the first time, and she looked a little nervous.
She also didn't expect that her mother and sister would come over today. They also said they wanted to come to the city and insisted that her husband take them.
The husband could not refuse, so when they arrived in the city, the two of them said that they would come with them to visit their sister-in-law's house.
Just won't get off the car.
It was hard for the husband and mother-in-law to say anything, after all, they were from her side.
But Zhou Suisui knew that her mother, a profit-seeking person, could not just come to visit people.
Now she was afraid that they had said something they shouldn't have said and made her sister-in-law unhappy.
Zhou Ping was still chirping and pointing around, until the car drove into the community, and luxury buildings appeared in front of her. She felt as if someone had grabbed her throat and was silenced.
Before she could ask, Lin Xiao, who was driving, had already arrived.
Zhou Ping stuck her head out, looked at the small building in disbelief and asked, "Sister, is this your sister-in-law's house?"
"That's right, I'm back too." Zhou Suisui said.
Lin Xiao stopped the car, took out the car keys, and took all the things he brought home from the car out of the car.
Zhou Ping hurriedly followed and looked at the large patterned iron gate at the door. There was a large yard inside. The sun came out today, there was a rockery and a pool in the yard, and an oversized dog was lying down at the door, which made her tremble.
The clean and luxurious appearance made her feel like she had arrived in a mansion.
She had never seen such a beautiful house.
And it's so big.
I couldn't help but said: "Second sister, is your sister-in-law's family very rich? They live in such a big house."
"It should be rented." Zhou Suisui explained. Although she was surprised, she knew that the Zhou family was rich, so she didn't find it too strange.
Looking at Zhou Ping's expression, it was clear that she was sour. She was a little worried about her family's decision, so she said: "After all, this house looks like a house from many years ago."
When Zhou Ping heard this, she was immediately surprised: "Wouldn't they have to go back to the countryside in the future?"
"I don't know." Zhou Suisui shook her head, not understanding why she was so surprised. What does it have to do with her whether he can go back or not?
Zhou Ping wanted to say something else, but Si Nian came over and opened the door.
The children were very happy when they heard that grandma, grandpa and uncle were coming, and they followed behind.
Grandma's family was very kind to them. They gave them lucky money during the Chinese New Year, and they loved it.
"Grandma! Let me carry it for you."
The little boy saw that Mother Lin was holding an egg in her hand and hurriedly ran over to hug it.
"Hey~ Okay! Xiaohan is so good!" Mother Lin liked these three children from the bottom of her heart. Seeing how sensible Zhou Zehan was, she couldn't close her mouth with laughter.
"Mom and Dad, why did you bring so many things?" Si Nian looked at the family, one carrying eggs and the other carrying pig's feet, and the snakeskin bag was holding an old hen, and he couldn't laugh or cry.
This is bringing all the old hens that lay eggs at home, including the chickens and eggs.
Although the family's business has made money, the losses were huge before, and the family is also very economical.
In addition, there are two younger brothers who have to study, which is not a big pressure.
"Hey! This is Nian Nian, she's so good-looking! I've never seen such a beautiful person from all over the country." A middle-aged woman squeezed in and interrupted.
She is Zhou Suisui's mother.
The situation suddenly became awkward.
Mother Lin hurriedly explained: "Nian Nian, these are your eldest sister-in-law and her sister. They said they were going to the city, and your brother brought them here on the way."
Si Nian paused. She had been confused before because her sister-in-law's family had never appeared.
It turns out that it’s not that he didn’t show up, but that he showed up a little late.
After all, they are characters who appear later in the novel.
Lin Xiao was already well-off at that time, so the author probably couldn't find anyone to write about, so he pulled them out to write.
Selfish and greedy for gain.
At first, he looked down upon the Lin family, but when Lin Xiao got rich, he rushed to visit them to please them.
Of course, that's all it was written, and she didn't read it carefully.
But I probably have some idea in my mind.
He nodded and said hello politely, "It turns out it's my aunt and sister. Come inside and sit down."
The whole family followed him into the house, and the living room was even bigger than their house.
What kind of sofa, TV, dining table...
There are also stairs in the house, which are decorated with paint and patterns.
Even if it is rented.
It's too luxurious.
Not to mention Zhou Ping and her daughter, even Mother Lin and Zhou Suisui were a little stunned.
Two children brought stools for them to sit on.
Mother Lin immediately took out the candy and gave it to the two children.
"You're so good, so good. Grandma bought you some candies, go ahead and eat them."
After saying that, she dug out a few pairs of cloth shoes, small sweaters, hats, etc. from her baggage...
"Nian Nian, I made some clothes and shoes for the child and you. Please try them quickly to see if they will fit you."
Si Nian poured tea for the group, "Mom, you just made it for us during the Chinese New Year, and now you're making it again. It's so troublesome."
The family was already busy enough. After finishing the business, Mrs. Lin still found time to make clothes and shoes for them.
"Don't bother, don't bother, you kid, you can't be polite to a mother like me."
"Little eldest and little eldest, let's try to see if the shoes can fit. Speaking of which, these two children are growing up really fast and they feel taller. If I had known, I would have made them bigger."
"Mom, don't tell me, I also think Xiaodong Xiaohan has turned white."
"I heard before that when people from the village go to the city, it will be useless when they go back. I still don't believe it. I didn't expect it to be true." Father Lin was also very surprised.
The two children have been in the city for just over a month.
What a big change.
Si Nian had never paid attention to this issue before, but after hearing what the two elders said, he took a closer look.
Not to mention, it’s really not as dark as before.
Not only is it not as dark as before, but the skin is also much more delicate.
After all, they are children. If they eat well and drink well, their bodies will digest them automatically.
The little boy took out his shoes and put them on his feet.
Not to mention, the cloth shoes he didn't like wearing before are now light and comfortable to wear.
It's fun to walk on the ground.
It's also very cool to wear.
"There are also pastries I made here. I'll bring you some to save you the trouble of doing it."
Mother Lin took the mung bean cake out of the basket.
Some were crushed, but smelled delicious.
The three children had not eaten for a long time, and their eyes immediately lit up.
Mother Lin opened the bag and distributed it to them.
"Thank you, grandma!" The little boy happily took it.
"Thank you, grandma." Zhou Zedong was also very polite.
"Grandma Crab~" Yaoyao followed suit.
"Okay, eat less, you won't be able to eat anymore later." Si Nian reminded.
"Children can eat as much as they like, and eat as much as they like."
Si Nian said helplessly: "Mom, you are too spoiled to them."
"What the hell is this? It smells so good. Give me a taste."
Zhou Ping was still looking at the house when she suddenly smelled the fragrance and saw several children eating mung bean cakes.
Her eyes were immediately attracted by the bag held by Mother Lin. She walked over, pinched a piece and put it in her mouth, "It's so fragrant and sweet. Auntie, why didn't you take it out and share it with us before? I didn't even eat in the morning." "
She said, grabbing another piece.
Mother Lin's expression became a little embarrassed.
This was a gift she prepared for her grandchildren. How could she eat it?
I can't bear to eat it myself.
Zhou Suisui's face turned red for the first time, and she hurriedly pulled Zhou Ping: "Xiao Ping, ok, that's what mom brought for the child."
When Zhou Ping heard this, she was immediately unhappy.
It’s fine if I didn’t give them food on the way, but now that they’ve arrived and it’s still being placed in front of them, it’s too stingy to not let them eat.
"Sister, what do you mean? It's just two pieces of cake. You won't let it go after you try it?"
Zhou Suisui bit her lip, not knowing what to do.
Si Nian twitched the corner of his mouth and was speechless.
You could say she is ignorant, she looks seventeen or eighteen years old.
You could say she is sensible, but she still rushes to eat the gifts given by others.
Even though she understood that this was her sister-in-law's family, it was not impossible for her to suddenly come to visit her.
But seeing this virtue, Si Nian still felt that his parents were still too soft-tempered.
Seeing the bewildered expressions on his parents' faces... Si Nian took a deep breath and said, "It's okay, just let her eat. Even the children can't finish it."
"Although this is a gift from your parents to my children, we have to give it to them. This also shows that you are good at craftsmanship, otherwise you wouldn't be a big person and have to fight with your children for such a small amount of food."
Zhou Ping didn't realize what she meant. Her mother's expression turned ugly at first.
They are scolding them for not knowing the rules.
The host didn't even say a word, he just rushed to eat.
She immediately gave her daughter a slap in the face and said, "You are a starving devil, but you also rob other children's things!"
Zhou Ping screamed in pain, "Ah——".
Still a little dissatisfied, her mother glared back hard.
Zhou Ping then shut up.
"Is Auntie coming to the city to do something?" Si Nian asked.
Zhou's mother immediately smiled and said, "What's the matter? I heard your family said they wanted to come see you, and I just thought that I didn't go to your home last time you got married, so I came over to see you. I'm really embarrassed."
The corners of Si Nian's mouth twitched.
Now it sounds nicer.
I got married before, but I was afraid it was because I didn’t want to give gifts.
Otherwise, if they were from the same village and were members of their own in-laws, how could there be mountains of swords and seas of fire stopping them?
She immediately pretended to be surprised and smiled: "Oh! I understand. It turns out that my aunt is here to supplement the gift money. My aunt is also too polite. She came all the way to give it to me for just this gift money."
After saying that, without waiting for the other party to react, he said to the children who were trying on shoes: "Xiaodong, go upstairs and get mom's account book, and mom will write it down for the Zhou family. Otherwise, it will not be good for her family to run wine in the future. went."
Zhou Zedong nodded and immediately went upstairs to get the notebook.
The scene fell into a state of embarrassment.
Mother Zhou, who jumped into the pit out of nowhere and even paid for the gift, was also stunned.
Si Nian was still shy and said: "I just returned to the city some time ago, and my relatives in the city also came to ask me to make up for the gift money. You are all too polite, which makes me feel a little embarrassed."
After Zhou Suisui heard this, she looked at her mother in surprise, a little unbelievable.
Could it be that I misunderstood them?
Is her mother here to make up for the gift money?
The last time my sister-in-law got married, it was her second marriage. Many people said that second marriages were filthy and they were unwilling to go.
Of course she informed her family, but her parents pretended not to hear.
Did not go.
At that time, someone asked her why her family didn't come, and she was so embarrassed that she didn't know how to explain it.
She never thought that her mother would be so kind one day.
Zhou Suisui was quite surprised.
The Lin family also looked at Zhou's mother in surprise.
They were so naive that they didn't even understand the conversation just now, so they just heard their daughter say this.
Is this the purpose of the in-laws' visit this time?
This would also explain why I had to follow them here.
They didn't know much about the Zhou family, and the marriage proposal was the matchmaker's suggestion. When Zhou Suisui got married, she was given nothing and never came to visit.
Anyway, in their impression, the Zhou family is not easy to get along with.
I never came to ask for trouble.
Now it seems that it is not as bad as imagined.
Zhou Ping also looked confused. Didn't her mother ask Si Nian to help introduce her boyfriend?
Why are you suddenly asked to give a gift?
At this moment, everyone's eyes fell on the petrified Mother Zhou.
"Mom, keep the account book."
Si Nian took the accounting book and asked with a smile, as if he didn't notice Zhou's mother's stiff expression, "How far did Auntie go?"
Mother Zhou: "..."
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Please generate electricity for love
I've been so unmotivated lately, I feel like I have no energy all over my body.
