Chapter 1169 - 1042: A Package of Books

Chapter 1169: Chapter 1042: A Package of Books

Another summer has arrived, and the busy farming season has begun. The production teams below the county town are naturally once again bustling with activity, yet some things are moving silently...

As midsummer arrives, letters from afar fly into the hands of each educated youth. What’s inside them, no one knows, and they haven’t caused a stir.

However, the news in the newspapers often provokes deep reflection in those who are concerned...

In such an atmosphere.

For a continuous period, if it wasn’t Old Zhang’s family’s great-grandchild turning one year old, it was another family’s outside great-grandchild reaching a hundred days old, or a grandson’s wife or an outside grandson’s wife preparing to give birth...

The phrase "prosperous people" is perfectly applicable to Old Zhang’s family.

According to Mother Zhang, in the future, there won’t be enough tables during New Year. But thinking about those planning mothers from the family planning office who always talk about birth control, it’s still better to have children early, who knows if they will really enforce it.

On this day, after Zhang Mingyou’s wife gave birth, Zhang Meili sent her mother back to the yard, barely saying a word before heading home.

She’s not worried about anyone cooking at home.

She considers her three daughters-in-law to be sensible and filial. Not only does each family voluntarily hand over ten yuan every month, but they also actively arrange housework among themselves.

But how can she know what’s happening behind the scenes?

As Zhang Ziwen admonished his brother, their parents worked hard to raise them, and after marrying, the sons should let their parents enjoy a few good years with the daughters-in-law serving them. Otherwise, if the three brothers all move out, can you guarantee that your wife and children won’t be taken away to their maternal home?

——Endure, endure until the new daughters-in-law deeply understand how to be filial to the in-laws!

Although things don’t always go as expected, with the children of the three brothers being born one after another, causing chaos, involving even their mother with all the busyness.

But living together isn’t without benefits; at least the three daughters-in-law are closer than when they first met, no longer as distant and courteous.

Of course, there are causes for such effects.

Zhang Meili and her husband had long followed the style of her maternal family, letting the children separate.

With no property disputes, each being dual-income workers, they don’t even need to submit their salaries, and even when there are occasional minor squabbles between the young couples, the in-laws are partial to them.

Do the three daughters-in-law lack understanding?

"Big sister is really something, I even wanted to talk to her for a bit."

Mother Zhang glared at her family’s second son, thinking what’s wrong with leaving it until tomorrow to speak. Delay any longer, and the three grandsons will come out looking for their mother.

"Forget your sister for now, even Yaya has had two children. But you, Mai Sui is the same age as Yaya, already a 22-year-old girl, why haven’t you found someone yet?"

As for the roll of the eyes from his old mother, Zhang the Second is indifferent, but mentioning the daughter, he’s quite troubled: "It’s not like I didn’t try to persuade her, as soon as her mother starts talking, she slips away, this cheeky girl is not afraid of having nowhere to stay."

"Isn’t she most obedient to you?"

This Zhang the Second admits.

But precisely because of this, he is even more unwilling to wrong his daughter. Although having a son to continue the family line is more important, isn’t she still his flesh and blood?

Moreover, the girl frowns, pointing out problems in each candidate he suggests... either they aren’t as tall as her brother, or the opposing family has a pile of troublesome issues...

There’s also someone who, upon meeting her, doesn’t read the subtleties, talks endlessly about her younger uncle, thinking sinister thoughts as if she is a stepping stone?

Well... not to mention the children, even he feels those wild kids don’t deserve his talented and beautiful eldest daughter!

"Destiny is determined by heaven, let her be. Anyway, once Shi Tou gets married, we can guide her to look at people."

Mother Zhang is at wit’s end with this son.

Speaking of your family Shi Tou, how old are they? Why have you never been serious? If that dumb child hadn’t been coaxed by his father, he might have stayed single until his thirties.

On the side, Zhang Guofu laughed and said: "Mom, you don’t need to worry about Mai Sui, even if she’s 30, there would still be a lot of good candidates to choose from."

Worry? Mother Zhang isn’t the least bit worried. Not to mention how well this child looks, having learned orthopedic skills from Sister Ye, she’s a hot commodity.

"However, right now she’s faced with a matter that requires serious consideration. Have you heard what father said?"

"Our Jiao Jiao is asking Mai Sui if she wants to go to Beijing?"

"What for? Aren’t the travel costs unwarranted?"

Hearing this, the three of them realize she misunderstood, and they burst into laughter.

Mother Zhang glared at them, especially her two sons, "What are you laughing at?" then she pondered, "Could it be working at Beijing hospital?"

Zhang the Second laughed openly at her, "It’s not really about working there, more like advanced studies. Last year, Mai Sui seemed to do well at Teng Mountain, someone mentioned her, Jiao Jiao said it’s an opportunity."

He doesn’t know in such an environment full of the wounded, someone skilled in orthopedic medicine like Mai Sui is very attractive, especially with Jiao Jiao backing her as a significant figure.

Upon hearing this, Mother Zhang was delighted with a smile, then immediately contained her smile to look at her husband, as many matters require the old man to decide.

There’s one thing she and her husband hadn’t disclosed to the outside world, their Jiao Jiao genuinely apprenticed under Doctor Hu’s master to learn medicine.

Moreover, during Jiao Jiao’s childbirth with Liu Yi and May 1st, whether inside Beijing or from elsewhere, her师叔师兄 had gifted quite a lot of valuable items, each working in major hospitals. Just not sure if Jiao Jiao owed them a great favor?

That can’t be! It cannot burden their youngest son and his wife.

Mr. Zhang gave his wife a look.

Although he didn’t think as deeply as his wife, he still worries about his youngest son’s concern over equality rather than insufficiency. If favoring one, the rest of the children would likely have their thoughts.

He then picked up the bowl, took a sip of wine, and slowly said: "I noticed Xiao Wu specially sent a package of books this time, which seems intriguing. Maybe we should hold off a bit."

Mother Zhang spent the afternoon at their eldest son’s home, so she genuinely doesn’t know about the package his youngest son sent, nor has she seen the parcel slip, confusedly looking around.

Seeing this, Zhang the Second laughed heartily: "Mom, you better not look, it’s been stashed as a treasure in the inner room by dad."

Mr. Zhang looked disdainfully at his son. If it weren’t a treasure, his youngest son would send such heavy items spending postage? Why not have Xiao Mi just bring them back?

Honestly a fool!

Though he doesn’t understand the purpose of his youngest son’s actions, it surely wouldn’t be that simple! In over ten years, everything has been sent back by his youngest son, except books.

And so, while he hasn’t spoken out, it doesn’t mean Mother Zhang isn’t suspicious. She furrows her brows, "How come it’s books? What kind of books are inside?"

That question is easy to answer.

Without needing Mr. Zhang to say a word, Zhang Guofu explained to her: "A bunch of review books, similar to when Xi Zi was preparing for college exams."

Mother Zhang blurted out, "Could it be the kids are going to take college exams?"

Zhang the Second was amused, laughing heartily, "Mom, what are you thinking? They all have children, taking college exams? Where are the colleges for them now?"

Mother Zhang mysteriously believes in her youngest son. After sending the second son a pair of eyeballs, she moved closer to her husband, "Child’s father, what do you think Xiao Wu and Jiao Jiao mean?"

"Who knows! That brat didn’t mention a thing in the letter. When I got the package, I thought there was a mistake. Anyway, when the kids come over this weekend, give it to them, and inquire Xiao Wu in the reply."