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Thursday, 31 December 2020

BTTS 242

Chapter 242. Pretty

It was August in a blink of an eye.

Lin Qing He had been back for a while. The weather hadn't been so good these past two days. It was raining.

But this was perfect because the summer seeds had just been planted. The seeds were sprouting and growing up. The rain saved the need for manual watering.

It was moderate rain. There was no need to go to work.

When Zhou Qing Bai didn't have to go to work, the semester that was going to keep them apart was coming close.

They soaked in happiness as much as possible.

"Just about it is enough." Lin Qing He finally said after being tossed three times that night.

"Wife, you will go back soon." Zhou Qing Bai said.

This tone held a sense of grievance. Lin Qing He's heart softened: "Enough with that. Rest. It's a rare chance to rest for two days and instead of nurturing your spirit, you spend your energy on me."

Zhou Qing Bai didn't continue.

Only then, Lin Qing He stopped telling him off. Really. Just a few days of being lovey-dovey were enough. It's already been that long and still not stopping.

She did like it, but he also needed to pay attention to his body.

She didn't have to do anything all day long, while he had to go to work in the field. Can it be compared.

Zhou Qing Bai had a straight face. He didn't feel tired but instead enjoyed it. His wife was too fussy. Still, he didn't dare go against her.

No need to go to work. The food at home was great. Besides the three meals a day, Lin Qing He steamed sesame cakes or peanut cakes and the like.

The salty ones were all delicious.

"Mother, when you leave, it'll feel out of place at home." San Wa said with emotion while eating peanut cake.

"Grandmother don't know how to make these." Er Wa added.

Since their mother came back, the two brothers grew some flesh under their mother's care. The nutrition was sufficient every day, so how can they not grow flesh?

It wasn't just them. Since she came back, Zhou Qing Bai's complexion has also improved a lot.

Not at all like he was busy at night. Clearly, he was obviously nourished well.

Lin Qing He said, "When you get your grades and get admitted to Bei University, you can go there to enjoy life at that side. At that side, your eldest brother indulge in joy and forgot about home. You can figure it out yourself."

Er Wa and San Wa scolded their eldest brother for not being loyal. To actually not want to come back after going to the capital!

Then they envied their eldest brother.

Although Mother Zhou’s meals were average, the milk was still ordered. Two bottles a day. One for Er Wa and San Wa each.

Now San Wa was no longer against pure milk.

Both brothers had grown a bit taller this year. Only a bit, not as much as Da Wa.

Da Wa appeared to have entered the peak period of development. It only took one semester, and he became almost 1.8 meters.

And this year, he was only fourteen years old.

Lin Qing He was a little worried. Would he be too tall? If he grows too tall, it might be difficult to find a spouse in the future.

Sttill, Lin Qing He was worried that he would grow too fast and the nutrition couldn't keep up. So, Da Wa also got milk every morning. It needed to be collected from the entrance security. She had ordered it and told them to simply drop it there.

Er Wa and San Wa didn’t grow much, only about two centimeters. They won’t be too short in the future.

The semester starts in September. Lin Qing He had to leave around August 25, which meant she could stay at home for 20 more days.

This length wasn't short. But when the time arrived, Zhou Qing Bai felt bitter as Lin Qing He packed up her things to leave. The time flies too quickly.

Even when Lin Qing He let him go wild a few times last night, it still failed to calm Zhou Qing Bai's depressed heart.

"I'll be back during the winter vacation. Be good, go back." Lin Qing He let him send her to the bus in the county city and said.

"Come back early during the holiday. You don't need to bring anything." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

"I know." Lin Qing He nodded.

Then waved to him. Lin Qing He got on the bus.

When Zhou Qing Bai went back, he didn't feel much energy. But he quickly picked up spirit.
It wasn't the time yet. He won't always be separated from his wife like this.

Lin Qing He was on the road for a few days before returning to the capital.

As soon as she came back, she saw her eldest son, Zhou Kai became a coal. She was shocked and said, "What have you been doing?"

"Wandered around." Zhou Kai grinned.

This summer vacation, he had checked out all of the capital. No one would make it difficult for him as he was a Bei University's student and carried the documents like student id.

Only fourteen years old, still was a child.

"You don't find it exhausting." Lin Qing He disgruntledly said.

"Mother, how's Grandmother, Grandfather, Father and my brothers?" Zhou Kai asked.

"All fine. When it was time to leave, it was hard to part." Lin Qing He said. Then continued, "You didn't go back this time. Your grandparents keep missing you. You must go back this winter vacation."

"Winter vacation ah. I don't plan to go back during winter vacation. I plan to stay and see what New Year in the capital is like." Zhou Kai responded.

"Stinky boy, you only came over for a short while to study. Plan to turn away from your ancestor and forget them, right?" Lin Qing He pinched his ears and glared.

"Mother, Mother, I'm already this big. Give me some face. We're on the street." Zhou Kai cried out and said quickly.

"You must go back with me this year. Whether you return next year, I don't care." Lin Qing He let go of him and stated. Then she smiled at the people who were looking over: "Don't misunderstand. Stinky boy was being disobedient. As Mother, I'm giving him a scolding."

"Seeing how young you look, I didn't expect your son to be this big." A madam smiled.

"Got married early. Don't look at this stinky boy's height, he's only fourteen years old." Lin Qing He smiled.

"Only fourteen years old? Really tall," another madam remarked.

"Just a grow heights but not a brain. He's a fool." Lin Qinghe said modestly.

"What fool! I got admitted to Bei University with my own capability!" Zhou Kai interjected.

"A Bei University's student too? Young man is promising." Another elderly man said.

"It's okay. My mother is better than me. She didn't pay a penny of the tuition. Completely relied on self-study and got admitted to Bei University." Zhou Kai laughed.

So the mother and son became humble together. It took a long time to get away from this group of enthusiastic grandpas and grandmas. Then she took Zhou Kai away and said as they walked: "Did you hear? Have to go back this year. I will leave you be next year."

"Fine. I will stay next year." Zhou Kai nodded.

"With the way you are now, is your friend tired of you?" Lin Qing He opened her mouth again.

"No. Why get tired of me? We are both guys." Zhou Kai replied.

"I'm worried that his mother will think you are a bad student when she sees you." Lin Qing He corrected.

"No way. She likes me a lot. Every time I go, she especially adds extra dishes. My classmate is jealous of me." Zhou Kai said.

"Does your classmate have a younger sister?" Lin Qing He smiled.

"Yes, she looks pretty." Zhou Kai nodded.

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Wednesday, 30 December 2020

BTTS 241

Chapter 241. Feed until a sturdy condition

After bidding farewell to Sister Mei, Lin Qing He returned.

The pork belly she bought was to make braised pork. Zhou Qing Bai really lost a lot of weight. Although he wasn't weak, he was really thinner.

Obviously, there wasn't much oil content with Mother Zhou.

It wasn't too early to start preparing lunch at this time.

After all, Lin Qing He had nothing to do after coming back, so she stayed at home to cook.

This year the family raised a lot of chickens. As for pigs, none. The pig pens where the pigs were raised were all turned into chicken pens by Mother Zhou.

It was still forbidden to raise pigs privately. Got to hand it in if one raises them. However, if one raises chickens, it was completely their possession. It went without saying Mother Zhou chose to raise chickens.

There were also a lot of fruits and vegetables in the vegetable garden in the backyard. It can't be finished. She can simply cut some to feed the chicken. It didn't use much food at all.

Lin Qing He didn't get involved. Mantou was for lunch.

Cornmeal mantou served with braised pork, fried cowpea & cucumber, and a pork ribs seaweed soup.

Mrs. Cai came over while Lin Qing He was cooking.

She brought a basket of beans over to sort. She planned to do it as she increased her friendship with Lin Qing He. Even until now, Mrs. Cai wanted to get her third granddaughter matched with Da Wa. She hadn't given up.

If Da Wa can't do, Er Wa was possible.

Lin Qing He didn’t talk much. As she worked, they chatted about the external situation. As for Mrs. Cai’s question about her Da Wa, Lin Qing He told the truth. That kid didn’t want to come back. He was already that big, so she let him live on his own outside.

After Mrs. Cai returned, Eldest Sister and Second Sister also made time to come over. Each brought a basket of eggs.

"It's enough that Eldest Sister and Second Sister can come back. You didn't have to bring so many eggs. Mother raises so many chickens in the backyard. We can't finish the eggs here. Both of you take them back later." Lin Qing He said.

She knew how rare the eggs were at this time. To bring so many eggs, they obviously saved a lot.

They got to be reluctant to eat at home and had brought them over.

Still, Eldest Sister and Second Sister were too polite. They spent more than an hour with her before going back. They left the eggs behind when they returned.

Lin Qing He couldn't do anything. She found a time to cycle over in the evening and send the eggs back.

On top of that, gave a rib to each family.

Both families didn't have it easy. How could she accept so many eggs from them? Her conscience would be unsettled if she consumed them. More importantly, gratitude debt would be large.

So she just accepted the thought and gave each family another rib. As for the rest, forget it.

In the evening, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went out for a swim.

"Go swim. I'll watch you." Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai.

Zhou Qing Bai smiled and said, "I will lead you out."

Lin Qing He looked at her man and kissed him twice. Zhou Qing Bai's heart thumped and jumped on her.

When the couple finished kissing, Lin Qing He looked down at Zhou Qing Bai's pants and chuckled. Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and then took his wife out to swim.

Zhou Qing Bai was naturally excellent in the water. It was completely fine to carry Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He came back after a while.

Zhou Qing Bai went swimming by himself.

After the swim, the couple went home. Because it was night and there was no one, Lin Qing He held Zhou Qing Bai's hand.

The couple reached home, changed clothes, washed them, and then went back to the room to sleep.

They missed each other dearly last night and hadn't had the chance to talk. Just jumped into action. Naturally, the couple will have a good chat tonight.

"Are you accustomed to there?" Zhou Qing Bai said while hugging his wife.

"Accustomed. Every day is the same. The beginning was different from the time when I came back." Lin Qing He answered.

"You came back skinnier." Zhou Qing Bai stated.

"When did you learn to say this." Lin Qing He smiled, kissed his chin, and said.

"I miss you." Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife and said.

Since coming back, he kept thinking about it. When he was a soldier, he really didn't miss home. He even felt more relaxed not being at home.

But since he was discharged from the army, he had always been with his wife. And had always been taken care of by his wife.

So he wasn't used to it.

Even less accustomed to his mother's cooking. He had gotten used to eating his wife's cooking, Then going back to his mother's cooking, it was almost the same as eating grass.

Of course, he wouldn't say such things. San Wa said it.

The food was secondary. The most important thing was sleeping every night. He sleeps by himself.

Countless nights, he dreamed of his wife. He especially wanted to take time off to visit her.

But it took so many days to come and go. Took up too much time.

"I miss you too. So I returned right away, once I got a vacation break. Everyone else stayed on campus to study." Lin Qing He said.

It was Zhou Qing Bai's own wife. She changed a lot this time when she came back. Just like the girls in the city he saw.

But he can feel that his wife loves him, even when he was a countryman.

Zhou Qing Bai turned over and got on top of his wife's body.

"Work is very exhausting. How about leaving it?" Lin Qing He's body instantly half-softened and called out softly.

Telling Zhou Qing Bai to leave it with this appearance? It was better to say that Zhou Qing Bai's soul was hooked. Zhou Qing Bai lost control under his wife's spell.

So they were busy for two more times and then stopped.

"Qing Bai, don't contract so much land this year. We will move to the capital in the future. I can't accept us living separately like this." Lin Qing He lolled in Zhou Qing Bai's embrace and said.

It wasn't just Zhou Qing Bai missing her? When she was at Bei University, she missed him too. She made herself busy, so there was no time to think about it.

"I know." Zhou Qing Bai answered.

He also couldn't accept it. It really wears one down. He wasn't a sentimental person, but he just couldn't bear to part with his wife.

If it was still like this in the future, even he won't be able to accept it.

Early the next morning, the milkman delivered the milk.

Lin Qing He asked for two extra bottles. Both were for Zhou Qing Bai. After they were cooked, they were served with mantou. Scrambled eggs with cucumber could be eaten with it. Not a problem at all.

This time, she got to feed him until a sturdy condition.

As for Mother Zhou, she was accustomed to being thrifty. Can't be relied on.

"Now mother is back, a moist smile appeared on Father's face." Er Wa said when he was preparing to head to supplementary after having breakfast.

"You talk too most." Lin Qing He gave him an eye roll.

"Second Brother is right, Mother. When are bunched together, we aren't as important as Father in your heart." San Wa also sighed.

When Zhou Qing Bai carried a hoe and went out with Father Zhou, his eyes were full of smiles.

He enjoyed his son's complaint!

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Tuesday, 29 December 2020

BTTS 240

Chapter 240. Sleep some more

After Lin Qing He went back, Zhou Qing Bai continued to work. It was apparent that he got more energy.

As for Lin Qing He, she began to a hearty meal when she got home.

It was chicken noodle soup for lunch. For dinner, she planned to make Liangpi. Her family Qing Bai loved it.

As Lin Qing He made Liangpi, Mother Zhou was learning at the side. Lin Qing He persuaded, "Mother, don't mind the trouble. Father and Qing Bai are working in the field. If they don't eat well, it will cost their bones and blood. It won't be conducive to their longevity. Our country is getting better and better in the future. I want to stay in the capital to advance in the future. At that time, I will bring you and Father over to enjoy life."

"Huh?" Mother Zhou was stunned: "Want to take me and your father to the capital?"

"If it develops well in the future, we will. The whole family moves there. But for now, there's no condition to. So mother, don’t be too prudent. If you save, you'll lose good health. Then you will have to go to the hospital to spend money in the future. You might as well spend money to nurture your body well," Lin Qing He continued.

"But. Your father and I both have our household registration here. How can we move there?" Mother Zhou couldn't help but utter.

"Mother, don't mention this outside." Lin Qing He whispered.

Mother Zhou nodded at once. Then Lin Qing He told her about future development movement.

"I don't plan to come back in the future. I plan to take all the children out. Qing Bai will come with me then. So I also plan to bring Mother and Father over at that time." Lin Qing He said.

"We'll talk when the time comes. We'll talk then" Mother Zhou repeated.

Lin Qing He nodded and didn't say anything. In addition to Liangpi, she also diced the cowpeas, fried them with eggs, and fried some pork.

These were to accompany the Liangpi.

On top of that, there was soup. Fish soup, which used a piece of grass carp. Zhou Dong had brought it over.

Lin Qing He turned the fish head into tofu and fish head soup. As for the fish meat, Lin Qing He cooked it and served it as a side dish for Liangpi.

All in all, tonight's dinner was exceptionally hearty.

It didn't end there.

Lin Qing He knew that her family Qing Bai would definitely mess around tonight. Cough cough, to tell the embarrassing truth, she missed him very much.

So, she took advantage of when Mother Zhou was busy in the backyard and made some pork and chive dumplings. After they were cooked, she stored a bowl of it into her space.

This was going to be Zhou Qing Bai's midnight snack.

As for the Peking duck she brought back, it was already demolished during their Chicken Noodle Soup time. It was a snack for everyone.

At this time, people have a big appetite. Although a roast duck was quite a lot, it can't withstand that many mouths.

Just one piece per person and it was gone. They directly gnawed it.

Er Wa was also extremely envious. He remarked that the capital actually had such delicious food. Lin Qing He told him to get admitted if he got the ability.

It was supposed to be summer vacation now. But since the college entrance examination was restored last year, education finally began here. Especially after producing two Bei University's students, Lin Qinghe and Zhou Kai, who have won glory for the village.

Therefore, there was no summer vacation this year. Both elementary school and junior high school had supplementary lessons.

When they all came back in the evening, a very rich supper was already on the table.

Not to mention Zhou Qing Bai and his sons, even Father Zhou's speed of refreshing himself was faster.

It was really incomparable. Once Fourth's wife comes back, the food at home couldn't be praised enough. Who doesn't want to eat something tasty?

"This soup is stewed with tofu. I also added some ginger and celery, it won't be fishy." Lin Qing He said. she scooped a bowl for Father Zhou first. Then Zhou Qing Bai.

As for Er Wa and San Wa, scoop it themselves.

"You have it too." Zhou Qing Bai said.

"En." Lin Qing He nodded.

Then the whole family ate a full dinner.

After dinner, they took a break. About half an hour later, they ate a watermelon. The family sat on the mat.

Then it was almost seven o'clock by this time.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou went back.
As for the boys, they went next door to study.

Zhou Qing Bai grabbed his clothes and went to take a bath in the bathroom. He soon returned in a pair of shorts. Lin Qing He felt a little excited when she saw his glowing eyes.

She looked forward to the nectar after a long drought.

"I'll take a shower first." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Qing Bai nodded and waited for her to change out of her clothes. He took it and went to wash it.

As for Lin Qinghe, she didn't come back right away after taking a bath. She first came over to teach Er Wa and San Wa for a while and gave some pointers. It was after eight o'clock when she told the brothers to go to bed earlier.

Then Lin Qing He came back.

Zhou Qing Bai sent a grudging gaze toward his wife.

"Qing Bai." Lin Qing He softly called out.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai responded in a low tone.

Zhou Qing Bai was sitting on the edge of the Kang. Lin Qing He went up and sat in his embrace. The two of them hadn't done anything but hugged. Still, the mood was particularly satisfying.

After the two of them hugged for a while, it was natural to enter the main subject.

From nine o'clock, they remained engaged until around twelve o'clock. Almost half-past twelve!

Lin Qing He was so tired. She took out the pork and leek dumplings she prepared for Zhou Qing Bai. She turned and fell asleep.

Zhou Qing Bai devoured the dumplings. Not even the soup was left. Then he went up to hug his wife. The couple went to sleep in content.

Since they were busy until deep in the night, they got up late in the morning.

But fortunately, Mother Zhou knew what was up. So, when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai got up, Mother Zhou had already steamed the mantou.

Lin Qing He cooked fried egg, a tomato soup, and a fried cucumber. Then the meal was served.

"Fourth's wife, sleep some. There are no chores at home." Mother Zhou said to her.

Lin Qing He's face didn't blush and remained unperturbed, and responded, "I won't sleep. I have to go to Sister Mei's place to get some meat back."

Zhou Qing Bai washed last night's clothes. Didn't need her, so she rode a bicycle and went out.

She sought Sister Mei. Her business with Sister Mei had to be cut off because she was going to the capital to study. Still, she was very happy that she knew an intellectual like Lin Qing He.

Yesterday Lin Qing He went to the community to buy a watermelon and ordered it with Sister Mei. That's why she was coming over to collect it.

Sister Mei prepared three jins of pork belly. Spare ribs and big bones as well.

After the money was settled, Sister Mei smiled and said, "Don't know if the watches in the capital are expensive?"

"Expensive. A watch can't be bought unless you got a minimum of three hundred." Lin Qing He knew what she meant when she heard it, said.

"The price is that high?" Sister Mei blurted.

"If you buy a watch, the quality in our city isn't bad. It's just for checking the time. You don't need to buy such an expensive one. I wasn't willing to buy it for my Qing Bai after seeing it." Lin Qin He said.

She did want to buy it, but it was too expensive. More than 300. She planned to go to the south in a year or two to check it out. For now, forget it.

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Monday, 28 December 2020

BTTS 239

Chapter 239. A man with a wife

To be honest, Mother Zhou felt thankful ever since the village went through the educated youths-college entry exam - divorce situation.

Fortunately, Fourth's wife wasn't an educated youth and her maternal family wasn't from the city.

In the past, Mother Zhou had planned to find an educated youth for Zhou Qing Bai. A knowledgeable educated youth who went to the countryside. But at that time, she hadn't found a suitable one.

Later, they encountered Lin Qing He.

The current situation in the village had Mother Zhou feeling terrified.

If a city educated youth was introduced her Qing Bai, what would have happened now?

Still, there were still some people who keep whispering idle words in her ear.

They said Fourth's wife is prospering now and who knows if she will begin to have a second heart. In the beginning, Mother Zhou was worried. But because her eldest grandson and his mother were in the same school, there will be no incidents.

But deep down, Mother Zhou had some worries.

After all, Fourth's wife was really outstanding now.

Even if she was partial to her youngest son, she knew there was a large gap between her youngest son and his wife.

It was truly climbing social rank.

Surely enough, Lin Qing He sensed Mother Zhou, her mother-in-law's kindness.

Seeing her mother-in-law making an egg drop soup and added sugar and the likes, Lin Qing He was a little embarrassed. Still, she accepted it and said, "Mother, you don't need trouble yourself. I arrived at the county town yesterday and stayed over at Xiao Mei's before coming back. I had breakfast this morning." Lin Qing He said.

"You must be exhausted coming all the way back. Got to nourish. Mother will kill a chicken for you." Mother Zhou responded.

Then she went to the backyard to catch a chicken. Lin Qing He couldn't stop her. When she saw that there were a group of chickens in the backyard, she asked, "Not restricting now?"

"That's right. As long as you don't go around talking about it, no one will care about how much you raise." Mother Zhou replied. Then she remembered her eldest grandson: "Right, where is Da Wa?"

"That lad got a local classmate in the capital. Both of them are freshmen and about the same age, so they got along well. He said that he won't be coming back this year. I left him money and let him go by himself." Lin Qing He answered.

Don't look at Da Wa's age (fourteen years old). With his height, skills, and intelligence, two or three normal adults may not necessarily be his opponent.

Lin Qing He had nothing to worry about.

"That boy. Don't he know to come back to see his grandparent?" Mother Zhou said.

"I brought things back for you and Father. These were picked by him. He specifically told me not to give it to anyone else. Must be handed to you." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

It was the capital's eight specialties and a Peking Duck.

Lin Qing He brought it back in the space. If she hadn't, it would be really difficult to bring it.

That was the only one. If some receive it, then they all have to get it. That's why Lin Qing He simply left it at one.

Mother Zhou beamed and then chatted with Lin Qing He about things that happened this year.

Lin Qing He just listened. As for the contract responsibility system that will be implemented this year, she didn't say mention a word. They would know when they get notified about it.

However, she had discussed it with Zhou Qing Bai. Better to not take on too much, because it would only be two or three years. After two or three years, she would directly move her family to the capital.

In the field, Zhou Qing Bai heard that his wife was back. He had the urge to immediately throw the hoe and return.

However, he forced himself to hold back and appeared as if nothing had happened.

Everyone else took this in. Wasn't this husband and wife's feeling more real than solid gold? Why was he completely unaffected?

In the past, wasn't it said in the village that Lin Qing He was blessed and got a good man like Zhou Qing Bai?

Ever since Lin Qing He became a community's teacher, everyone began to say that Zhou Qing Bai was so fortunate and married such a wife.

And now, everyone only had envy and jealousy.

Zhou Qing Bai persisted until hometime before returning. No one could keep up with his speed when they went back.

He didn't even wait for Father Zhou.

When he got home, he saw his wife busying away in the kitchen.

Lin Qing He also saw him. He became dark and thin. Sure enough, Mother Zhou's meals could not be compared with her. She was away for a semester and he had lost at least ten jins.

Lin Qing He couldn't help tell Mother Zhou off: "Mother, it's not like we don't have money at home. You got to cut meat more frequently and eat it."

Mother Zhou: "..."

After Lin Qing He finished complaining, she went to greet him. First, she fetched water and handed a towel to Zhou Qing Bai. Then comforted him.

Zhou Qing Bai listened quietly throughout the whole process. After washing his face, he felt much more refreshed. He took a bath again, changed his clothes, and then came out.

"I've only been away for half the academic year, how come you lost so much weight." Lin Qing He continued to say.

"It's okay." Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife.

"Mother stewed a chicken for me today. Later, eat more." Lin Qing He instructed.

Today the chicken was hung up by her to make soup. She decided to have chicken noodle soup.

As Lin Qing He spoke to Zhou Qing Bai, Mother Zhou couldn't find a chance to join in. Still, Mother Zhou didn't mind even when her daughter-in-law criticized her.

It's because the old man had told her off before. It's just she was used to being frugal and can't cook the food like Fourth's wife.

Soon Er Wa and San Wa came back from school.

Seeing their mother come back, the brothers were so happy that they could fly.

Seeing that his wife was occupied by two stinky boys so quickly, Zhou Qing Bai gave his two sons a solemn glance.

However, his two sons completely ignored him. They both pestered their mother.

After the reunion, Lin Qing He went to cook the noodles.

After the whole family their meal, they continued the previous topic.

After talking for more than an hour, Lin Qing He wanted to go back to the room with Zhou Qing Bai. But before the couple could, Eldest Sister-in-law and others came over.
Another conversation started. In short, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have time to interact with his wife in private. And he had to go to work again.

"Didn't get a chance to rest at noon." Lin Qing He remarked when she saw that he was going to work again.

"Wait for me at home." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and stated.

Lin Qing He picked two tomatoes for him and said, "Snack on this on the road."

Zhou Qing Bai took it and went to work with Father Zhou.

Then at about three o'clock in the afternoon, Lin Qing He rode a bicycle and delivered mung bean soup.

It was already deep into July. The summer harvest had just finished. It was currently summer sowing. Still, quite busy.

When Lin Qing He brought mung bean soup over, both Father Zhou and Zhou Qing Bai get to two bowls.

"As soon as Fourth Sister-in-law comes back, Qing Bai's treatment gets raised to a higher level." Third Brother and the others envied it.

With their Mother, old Fourth didn't receive this treatment. Now that Fourth's wife is back, it went without saying how great old Fourth's treatment was.

His mother's tender care couldn't compare to his wife.

Naturally, Zhou Qing Bai's heart was pleased by this. However, he was never one to speak pretty words. He just looked at his wife with those eyes.

"I'm going back first. Just passed the community now, there are watermelons. Come home earlier in the evening to eat watermelon." Lin Qing He said.

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Sunday, 27 December 2020

BTTS 238

Chapter 238. Going back to see her husband

Wang Li's face was black.

Lin Qing He smiled and said: "We are in a dorm and everyone will live together for a few years. So what should be done and what should not be done, I believe everyone knows well as we are all adults."

"If you don't ask for permission, it's stealing!" Wang Li snorted.

"What are you saying? How did it become stealing?" Chen Xue immediately retorted in displeasure: "I ran out of mine, so I borrow yours. Everyone is in the same dorm. No need to put it so seriously?"

"Have you asked me? Did I agree to let you or what? You used my things without permission and I can't tell you off?" Wang Li sneered.

"It's only once, no need to be so angry," other dorm mates dissuaded.

"It's not a problem of using it once. Soap is a personal item. Just like a toothbrush and enamel cup. You can't use it without permission," Lin Qing He neutral stated.

It had happened to her one. That time had her feel disgusted. She didn't know who used it. After that time, she put them away after finishing with them.

"You two have always been together, so naturally you are on her side." Chen Xue gritted her teeth.

"Don't change the topic. Now that you used Wang Li's stuff, shouldn't you apologize? And promise you will not use other people's stuff next time?" Lin Qing He said.

She suspected that Chen Xue was the one who used her stuff with permission last time. This kind of person was truly annoying. They can frankly ask them if they can use it. If they say it's OK, then borrow it. If not, then leave it.

Lin Qing He found this habit of using other's stuff without permission was detestable.

"Apologize!" Wang Li swept her gaze towards Chen Xue.

It went without saying that Chen Xue was unwilling. But in the end, she apologized aggrievedly as if someone had treated her wrongly.

Lin Qing He and Wang Li put things away and went out to eat.

"Going to the countryside to train for so many years and she still behaved like this. Like someone owes her." Wang Li mocked.

Lin Qing He chuckled. However, she was a little confused, and said, "She's not young anymore. Why is she single?"

"What single? I don't know what she is planning when she said she's not married yet." Wang Li whispered.

"What do you mean?" Lin Qing He was taken aback.

"Someone in our department came from her community knows her. Her man is a son of the community's director and she gave birth to a son and a daughter." Wang Li told.

"She got children and still do this?" Lin Qing He frowned.

When Wang Li saw that there was no one around, she lowered her voice and said, "I saw her getting close to another man yesterday."

Reaching this point, it dawned on Lin Qing He.

"She doesn't want people to know her past and start anew." Lin Qing He said.

This time it was Wang Li's turn to be stumped, "What does it mean to start anew?"

"Abandon the husband and children." Lin Qing He straightforwardly answered.

Wang Li was stunned. Although she was an urban educated youth who was sent to the countryside, she was still a simple and traditional person. When she heard this, she was shocked.

But what Lin Qinghe said was a completely reasonable guess. Otherwise, why would Chen Xue tell people that she was single?

And also liked to interact with other male students!

"How can... how can this be?" Wang Li couldn't help but say.

She can't accept this.

"Wasn't this year's college entrance examination's requirement married people can't participate? I estimate the number of divorce in the countryside is quite high." Lin Qing He continued talking.

"What to do then? Those who are married have children." Wang Li remarked.

"I don't know. It depends on whether one has a conscience or not. Wang Li, we can't learn from them. The children we birthed after so much difficulty, we can't just let them go like that." Lin Qing He said.

Wang Li said, "How could I possibly do that? I don't want to experience the pain of giving birth a second time in my life."

She gave birth to one, a son. Even though it was only one, she didn't want to have another child.

Lin Qing He smiled and nodded: "Hurry up and eat. Let's go for a walk after eating. This period had taken a toll on me."

After eating with Wang Li, they washed the food box and strolled outside. They bought some tomatoes back to snack on.

Although there were some conflicts in the dormitory life, it was generally tolerable.

Up to the summer vacation, Lin Qing He hadn't planned to go back. However, she missed Zhou Qin Bai too much. Her two sons were secondary.

Da Wa didn't want to go back. Lin Qing He let him be. Since he wants to stay in the capital, then stay.

Lin Qing He bought some things, and then she took them back to Zhoujia village.

The ride back was uncomfortable. But for her own man, she must preserve.

After returning to the county town a few days later, she first headed to Zhou Xiao Mei's place to stay for one night. Su Da Lin cooked up a feast.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Xiao Mei were chatting while he was cooking. Lin Qing He had given this side one prepared box of the capital's 8 specialties.

"Did Da Wa come back?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"Said he doesn't want to come back, so I let him stay over there." Lin Qing He smilingly answered.

She left 30 yuan for Da Wa. Enough for him to spend away.

Lin Qing He's way of teaching her son never included constraining them. So her sons got their own ideas and do what should be done. It was fine as long as they don't stick to her and their father.

"Aren't you unaccustomed to it?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"There's nothing to be unaccustomed to. It's almost the same as here. But for the sake of Cheng Cheng and the others, I suggest moving there in the future." Lin Qing He said.

Needless to say, education in the capital was the best in the country. What's more, it was easier to settle down in the early stage.

"Once move there, we got no way to make a living." It wasn't that Zhou Xiao Mei didn't consider moving to the capital, she had concerns too.

"With for brother-in-law's culinary skills, what are you worried about? When the time comes, sell buns and mantou. You won't lose any money." Lin Qing He assured.

"How can you make money with that?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded.

"You still don't understand. I will explain it to you in the future. You and brother-in-law live here for now. Wait until the conditions is right first before we discuss again." Lin Qing He said.

In the evening, she had filled her stomach and rested for one night. Then early the next morning, she borrowed Zhou Xiao Mei's bike to go home.

Originally, she wanted to walk back, but Zhou Xiao Mei had her to cycle back and just bring it back for her when she had time. She got Su Da Lin to make a detour and drop her off when going to work. It took less than ten minutes.

So Lin Qing He didn't hold back.

When Lin Qing He returned home, Zhou Qing Bai had already gone to work.

Er Wa and San Wa had also gone to school. However, Mother Zhou was at home. She was feeding chickens in the backyard.

"Fourth's wife?"

Seeing Lin Qing He coming back, Mother Zhou came to a pause. She immediately became surprised with delight.

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Saturday, 26 December 2020

BTTS 237

Chapter 237. Dorm mates

It wasn't just Zhoujia village's educated youths pushing for a divorce. Other production teams were the same.

It can be said that the troubles were nonstop. Still, old Zhou family didn't get involved at all.

Mother Zhou was feeling a little bit emotional at this time. Thankfully, Fourth's wife was decisive enough. If not, with the current trouble, who would they seek to settle the account?

The determination of educated youths was clearly unshakable. Even when one was the son-in-law of the leader, he too got a divorce.

However, he promised that if he passes the exam, he will definitely come and bring his wife and children away.

Who knows if this promise will be fulfilled or not.

Lin Qing He and Da Wa officially became Bei University's students in the year 1978.

She told Da Wa to go with the current course pace. However, Lin Qing He had a different plan for herself.

According to the current university, she'll graduate in four years. Some departments even take five or six years. Lin Qing He didn't want to take up up that much time.

Even if she follows the course length, it won't delay too much. But Lin Qing He wants to make money.

Reform and the restrictions drop will begin this year. Every year from now on, there will be a big improvement.

So Lin Qing He went all out on studying.

She was a foreign language department. Initially, Da Wa wanted to study the foreign language department with his mother. However, Lin Qing He refused because Da Wa's strength was geography.

So Lin Qing He got him to enter the Department of Geography.

Lin Qing He did teach him English.

After Da Wa had learned his part, he will come to his mother's class from time to time to find a sense of existence.

A college student as young as Da Wa was very rare, even in a place like Bei University,. In addition, he had good grades, can talk, outgoing, and looked handsome. Bei's University teachers and students liked him very much.

Naturally, they also knew that Lin Qing He, who was fluent in foreign languages, was his mother.

Both mother and son were admitted to Bei University. Have to say, this was a legend in the university.

Lin Qing He urged Da Wa to not work so hard and to play basketball or some exercise every day. As for herself, she huddled in the library whenever she had time.

Sometimes she would stay there for the whole day. Such an effort in studying had the old man in the library looked at her highly.

That day, Lin Qing He came a bit late and almost didn't get a seat.

She wasn't the only studious one. Other students were just as hardworking. All of them were trying hard to learn what they could learn.

The old man that watched the library gave her a place: "This classmate, come and sit here. There is a spot."

Lin Qing He came over and thanked him.

"I heard that you never went to school before. Just attended literacy class for a few days, and then the rest were learned by yourself?" the old man asked.

"When I was very young, I wanted to study very much, but my parents didn't agree. Later, I was fortunate enough to meet my husband. Before he got injured and hadn't retired, there was a monthly allowance. So I was lazy and didn't work. I hid at home, watched my children, and studied." Lin Qing He replied.

She hadn't brought these things up herself. Must be that stinky brat, Da Wa who went out and boast about it.

He wanted to let the whole city know that she was his mother and she got a man with two sons at home.

Lin Qing He let Da Wa and his little acts be. She was too outstanding. Not long after school started, someone came to send her a confession letter.

When this lad encountered it once, he immediately wrote an essay on 'My Mother'. A lengthy and powerful article of 3,000 words. Then he directly pasted it on the bulletin board.

With this, all the teachers and students in the university knew.

This move was really ruthless. It overturned all those who were aiming for her. If anyone still had thoughts on her, then they were evildoers who want to destroy his family.

However, Lin Qing He didn't blame him. She treated as giving him a sense of security. Also, with this method, a lot of trouble was reduced and she can concentrate on studying.

The old librarian laughed when he heard it, "Daring to study in secret at that time and didn't let it be known, your reputation in the village must be bad."

"My reputation was terrible. Let me count a few bad labels. Number one prodigal wife in the village. The number one wife who didn't know how to live. The laziest woman. There are too many. I can’t even count them all. No one was willing to interact with me." Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"From whichever direction the winds leap, one remains strong, despite being dealt many blows." The old librarian said.

Lin Qing He smiled. The old librarian let her study and didn't continue to disturb her. He was familiar with Lin Qing He. When Lin Qing He came late, he would usually reserve a place for her.

Lin Qing He would occasionally give him some braised pork, which can be considered as an extra dish for him.

"Mister, did my mother come here today?" Zhou Kai came over and asked the old librarian.

"Just left." The old librarian answered.

Zhou Kai thanked him, and then came to look for his mother. The old librarian glanced at him with sadness in his eyes. If his son and daughter-in-law were still here, his grandson would be that old now.

Zhou Kai found his mother. Lin Qing He remarked, "You're all sweaty. What did you do?"

"Mother, I plan to go out with my classmate this weekend. He is from the capital." Zhou Kai said.

"No problem, but remember to bring your student ID." Lin Qing He reminded.

Zhou Kai acknowledged it. Lin Qing He gave him another yuan before dismissing him.

Her dorm mate happened to encounter this and said with envy: "I never thought your son would be so big."

Who wouldn't want a son like Zhou Kai. So sunny and handsome. The ideal son in every mother's mind.

Lin Qing He had a good relationship with this dorm mate called Wang Li. She knew that she was also a mother in the countryside. Her son was in the countryside. She laughed in response: "Luckily he passed the exam. If not, he'll be raised in the countryside. The pressure would be quite heavy.

"To grow this tall at this age, he must have eaten a lot." Wang Li smiled.

"That's right. Five big steamed buns in one meal. He eats more than his father. My salary and work-point subsidy I get for teaching in the community are all used for this." Lin Qing He responded.

This was also the reason why Wang Li had a good relationship with Lin Qing He. She used to teach in the countryside. She was about the same age as Lin Qing He, but her child was still young. Four or five years old, which was when they were the most mischievous.

"During this year,'s vacation, I have to go back and see my child." Wang Li said.

"You should." Lin Qing He nodded.

Wang Li's character was good. Even when she was an educated youth in the countryside, she didn't dislike her husband at all. After coming, she missed her son dearly. That's why Lin Qing He would talk with her.

Once back to the dormitory, the others were there.

"Who used my soap?" Wang Li frowned when she returned to the dormitory.

The soap was still damp, it was obviously used.

"Just a borrowed it for a bit. What need is there to talk about it?" The speaker was called Chen Xue. She liked to dress up and was also an educated youth who went to the countryside. From the look of it, she didn't seem to be married yet.

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Friday, 25 December 2020

BTTS 236

Chapter 236. Going to University

It wasn't that Lin Qing He didn't want to give others a head up. Other people didn't have Zhou Xiao Mei's condition at all.

Zhou Xiao Mei currently had 30 yuan in salary. Su Da Lin had almost 50 yuan. He had been promoted to the position of deputy director.

The two's salaries were very high.

So if they both only got this much saving, then what about others? Even if she said anything, it was useless.

"I'll listen to Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei said immediately.

Of course, she wants to listen to her fourth sister-in-law.

Back then she was able to enter the current factory, wasn't it because she listened to her fourth sister-in-law and just stuffed some cans for the director.

And when it was time to marry, didn't she kicked away the first guy and chose Su Da Lin?

The first one was a bad choice. Her colleague later married him and had a bad life. There were always fights. Really terrible.

Even until now, they were all crowded together.

Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't imagine, if she had chosen to marry him back then, what life would be like now.

Fortunately, she had listened to her fourth sister-in-law's words and married Su Da Lin. He does stutter a bit, but there was nothing wrong with that.

Zhou Xiao Mei felt that she had a very blessed life.

All this was due to listening to her fourth sister-in-law. So when her fourth sister-in-law told her to save money, she will save money.

In a month, she can save fifty yuan. A family like hers lived pretty with a total expenditure of thirty yuan a month.

Fifty yuan a month. Six hundred a year. Truly a lot.

Lin Qing He nodded and didn't say too much. After all, commercial housing won't be available until the 1990s. There's still a long time.

As for the courtyard house, Zhou Xiao Mei probably couldn't afford it, even with the two's high salaries. The courtyard house in the 1980s cost a few tens of thousands.

Without an unexpected gain, how could it be possible to buy it? However, if they save money to buy commercial ones from the 1990s, it was possible.

Zhou Xiao Mei told Su Da Lin about Lin Qing He's advice.

Su Da Lin expressed his agreement.

Su Da Lin believed in Lin Qing He, this fourth sister-in-law. The gold halo of college students at this time didn't need to be said much. It was a golden label.

Especially for Lin Qing He, who was self-taught. It goes without saying how smart her brain was.

Her son, a recent high school graduate couldn't pass her? So how could her words be wrong?

"Our family... plan to... the electricity to a... a TV..."

Before Su Da Lin finished speaking, Zhou Xiao Mei knew what he meant. She replied: "Not buying. The boys can take a few popsicles and go next door to watch."

Zhou Xiao Mei could tell that her fourth sister-in-law wants to stay in the capital in the future. Zhou Xiao Mei was excited thinking about it.

She also wants to go to Beijing.

But achieving it was obviously not an easy task. Especially when it required money. So they must continue to save money first.

As for the TV sets, she didn’t plan to buy it.

Lin Qing He took a look at the family's fortunes. Counting the scholarship this time and those earned over the years, she still had a total of five thousand five hundred yuan in her pocket.

Lin Qing He left five hundred yuan to the family. The five hundred yuan was handed to Zhou Qing Bai.

"Just spend it, don't save. You know how much money we have. Understand?" Lin Qing He gave the money to Zhou Qing Bai. She also gave some coupons as she directed.

Zhou Qing Bai looked at her: "I will send you there."

"Okay." Lin Qing He responded.

Only then, Zhou Qing Bai took the money and put it away.

Lin Qing He and Da Wa got to register on March 8th on the dot. They need to bring their documents. Lin Qing He had this all sorted before departure. Only then at the end of February, she and Zhou Qing Bai took the Da Wa over to the capital by train.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou sent them off at the entrance of the village. They were all reluctant to part. Mother Zhou even stuffed Lin Qing He a hundred yuans. She persisted that she should keep it with her red eyes.

Some people that they had a good relationship in the village came out to give their farewell.

Some other people didn't come out because they badmouth Lin Qing He when she didn't plan to teach other educated youths.

Old Zhou family didn't care at all.

After taking the train for a few days, they arrived at the capital.

After coming over, Zhou Qing Bai sent the mother and son to Bei University. Zhou Qing Bai wasn't in a hurry to go back. Lin Qing He didn't want him to go back so soon either as classes hadn't started.

Once he is gone, it will take a semester before she sees him again.

They checked in first and put all the luggage in the dormitory. Then the family of three began to set up things.

This year was '78. Da Wa was fourteen years old. This year he can exceed 1.8 meters in size.

However, he was still shorter than Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai was about 1.85 meters tall. In the future, he will be taller than his father.

This time Da Wa brought a quilt. Lin Qing He too. Both weighed about six jins. There was also a cotton-padded mattress.

Even if it gets colder again, they won't freeze.

The rest were padded jackets, sweaters, gloves, etc.., as well as those for summer. It was all brought over.

There were also supplies such as toothpaste, toothbrush, washbasin, and hot water bottle.

So the family of three sorted these things. Then Da Wa had been shooed away, that way Lin Qing He and Zhou Qingbai had their own space.

Lin Qing He pulled Zhou Qing Bai directly over and opened a room.

After the marriage certificate and the household registration was shown as proofs, the couple went in and had a round of lovey-dovey.

It can't be helped. Once Zhou Qing Bai return, who knows how long they'll have to wait. So it was better to squeeze him dry this time.

When next time comes, he'll be full of energy again.
Zhou Qing Bai missed her too. So he indulged for a while. As for when he returned, his whole body showed his dispiritedness.

Everyone in the village automatically assigned 'his wife gone to university' as the reason for it.

After all, he and his two sons were the only ones left in the family. The eldest son and his wife had both gone to college. How can he get accustomed to this?

It was inevitable to be slightly down.

What they never thought was that Zhou Qing Bai, a serious person, got to this state was because he became over-indulgent as well as hadn't eaten much on the train.

At the same time, the requirements for the second college entrance examination came out.

For a while, Zhoujia village was all over the place.

"Did Teacher Lin hear about this news a long time ago, so she didn't want to teach ?" Some families with educated youths as the son/daughter-in-law, who were persisting for a divorce, recalled the previous incident with Lin Qing He.

Everyone else also came back to their senses one after another. Then they began to praise Teacher Lin for thinking about the people in the village.

Old Zhou family didn't buy it. Their attitude was rather neutral.

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BTTS 235

Chapter 235. Won't let you suffer

Lin Qing He and Da Wa are already Bei University's students. Now with this identity, even Second Sister-in-law can only envy. There was no more jealousy.

That night, Lin Qing He was turned over and over by Zhou Qing Bai for a round.

"You bull." Lin Qing He uttered listlessly.

Zhou Qing Bai chuckled lightly and then hugged her to sleep.

Even when she was a college student or a female scholar, she was still his wife.

Let alone Lin Qing He winning top provincial physical science scholar place, Da Wa getting second place in the province on physical science was also very shocking.

But in the end, he was beaten by Lin Qing He, the mother. If not Da Wa would have been the top provincial scholar this year.

The province rewarded a total of 200 yuan. The municipal city rewarded 100 and the county city gave 50 rewards. The rest was the community, which rewarded 30.

This was Lin Qing He's. Because Da Wa was second place in the province, it had shrunk by half compared to Lin Qing He.

Still, he earned a grant.

And because of the excellent results of the mother and son, everyone who hadn't received the admission notice until the 30th, they became low-spirited.

Then they came over to seeking guidance with Teacher Lin hanging on their tongue.

The college entrance examination was divided into subjects. [T/N: Following part is confusing...]

Physical science subjects include politics, literature, mathematics, and science.

Science was biology and chemistry, which was taken by Lin Qing He.

Liberal arts include politics, literature, mathematics, history, and geography. History and geography were combined into one subject.

Lin Qing He and Da Wa both applied for physical science subjects.

The educated youths grouped together and wanted Lin Qing He and Da Wa to teach them.

Lin Qing He said: "We are about to start uni soon. We have to prepare for it now. I'm afraid there's not much time now."

"Teacher Lin, don't look down on us just because you pass the exam by yourself." A female educated youth responded immediately.

"What did I say that indicate I look down upon you? Do you think this is the past? You can just open your mouth and splash dirty water? If you want to come and engage in this act of moral kidnapping with me, don't blame me for being impolite. Helping you is being amiable. It's not a duty. Do you still want to use this to threaten me to help you?" Lin Qing He instantly displayed a cold face and glanced at her.

"Teacher Lin, Jia Jia didn't mean that..." Another male educated youth explained.

"Whether she meant that, she knows in her heart. My son and I can pass the exam are due to our own ability. We don't owe some people. Just because she doesn't have the ability and fail the exam, she feels we have taken her place. The country needs college students. If one can pass the exam, they'll need as many as there are. If you don't pass the exam, it's useless even if you are jealous!" Lin Qing He stated coldly.

If she can, of course, she wants to help. However, got to remember the condition for the next college entrance examination. How many of these educated youths will get a divorce and fly away when it gets announced?

If she guides them, who would the villagers need to settle the accounts with?

So Lin Qing He didn't want to help and didn't want to get herself dragged into it. She had always been such a selfish woman.

She can help people. But as long as she felt it was risky when helping people, she will not hesitate to withdraw her hand and protect herself and her family!

So forget about teaching them. She won't even give them notes. After all, Er Wa still needs it.

"We will start uni soon. There's still a lot of things that needed to be prepared. After Chen Shan and I leave, there will be two vacancies at the junior high school. I believe you can fight for it." Lin Qing He told them in a bland tone.

She sent away these educated youths at once.

Soon, it spread in the village that Lin Qing He was unkind. The mother and son got admitted, but she didn't help at all when others asked for tips.

Lin Qing He had never been bothered by these rumours. Whoever likes to talk, let them. When the conditions for the college entrance examination next year comes out, they will know why she won't help now.

Mother Zhou came over and asked her. Lin Qing He didn't think there was anything wrong to tell Mother Zhou. She just said: "I heard some news over in the city. It's said that those who are married can't participate in the college entrance examination next year."

Mother Zhou was shocked: "Can't join if married?"

"Correct." Lin Qing He nodded.
Among these educated youths who came here today, nine out of ten were married. The remaining one or two weren't married yet. Sooner or later they will return to the city, so Lin Qing He didn’t want to get involved with them. She didn’t know them either. What's the point of bringing it up?

Mother Zhou hurriedly said, "What to do? I think they desperately want to take the college entrance examination now."

"Divorce." Lin Qing He replied.

When Mother Zhou heard this, her eyes widened. She quickly said, "If they want to take the college entrance examination next year, they have to get a divorce?"

"No. They will choose to divorce for the college entrance examination. So mother, if I teach them and they will leave after passing the exam, who will be blamed by the villagers?" Lin Qing He put it clearly.

These educated youths weren't from here. When the time comes, they will leave. While her family was local. Her root was here. So how can it be compared with these educated youths?

They'll cleanly leave. And if she taught them, old Zhou family would have to become public enemies in and outside the village.

So there is nothing to discuss.

Lin Qing He wasn't one to be indecisive.

Mother Zhou appeared anxious and remarked, "What do you call this."

Lin Qing He really didn't care what it was called or not. She and Da Wa were both Bei University's students. They will leave after the New Year. They have to go ahead to adapt to the climate there.

Eldest Sister, Eldest Brother-in-law, Second Sister, Second Brother-in-law, as well as Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei couple and their kids returned.

The whole family got together to have a New Year's meal on New Year's Day.

In private, Eldest Sister and Second Sister had a surge of emotions. They didn't expect that their maternal family would be able to produce a college student. What's more two of them and in the best university in the country.

In private, Zhou Xiao Mei grasped Lin Qing He's hand without letting go and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, don't forget me when you go over to the capital. If that side develop well in the future, you have to pull me out."

"You and Da Lin stay here first and save a little money. Don't squander it. Just buy what should be bought, don't buy what you don't need. At that time, see if you can buy a house over there and go and buy it." Lin Qing He and Zhou Xiao Mei have the best relationship. The two sisters-in-law had a strong bond for so many years.

"I'll listen to Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei quickly responded and then whispered: "Da Lin have saved a little over the years. Almost two thousand."

"That's not a lot. Keep on saving. Listen to Fourth Sister-in-law. Fourth Sister-in-law won't let you suffer." Lin Qing He whispered to her.

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BTTS 234

Chapter 234. Top physical science scholar

Zhou Qing Bai just gave his two sons a solemn gaze and said nothing.

Since he dared to dig his corner, he will naturally not let Chen Shan off easily.

This matter didn't require his two sons. He wasn't old yet.

The father and sons got home. Lin Qing He had already prepared the food. The meal was simple. The plain flour mantou served with stewed pork and starch flour, stewed dried beans with pork ribs, and a carrot soup.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were also there.

As for little Su Cheng and little Su Xun brothers, they were sent away. No need to troubled this side since Su Da Lin's aunt was willing to help watch the children.

Now there were only Father Zhou and Mother Zhou as well as their family, who gathered together for meals.

"Mother, your cooking is really delicious," San Wa said while eating mantou and getting some dishes.

Er Wa glanced at his younger brother and said in his heart, ' You insensitive one. We almost lost Mother today and you only know to eat'.

"Drink more soup later." Lin Qing He instructed.

"Okay." San Wa replied carefreely.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were eating. The two elderlies didn't eat a lot. Two steamed buns plus other dishes were enough. Lin Qing He knew the two elderlies' intention. This was to allow the grandchildren to have more food.

Have to say, the pressure of raising three sons was evident now.

Lin Qing He's mantou was about the size of a fist. Da Wa ate five, Er Wa and San Wa had slightly less. Still, it wasn't lessened too much.

Lin Qing He also normally made sesame paste, peanut paste and the likes.

There was really nothing left at home.

However, Lin Qing He still urged Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to eat more. Although the two mantou was quite a lot, another half a mantou was enough with their large appetite.

Father Zhou and Mother Zhou gave in.

After the meal, San Wa tidied up dishes and chopsticks. Today it was his turn. Mother Zhou talked to Lin Qing He about the admission notice.

"Mine and Da Wa should be on the road," Lin Qing He said.

She and Da Wa were bound to get it. She didn't feel she and her eldest son will fail the exam.

Even when the universities they applied for were all top-notch universities, they will get admitted to one.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, he went out for a morning run early the next morning.

Even when it was currently snowing, Lin Qing He didn't think much about it because he had always had this morning jog habit. The only exception was when he dragged her to work endlessly the previous night.

She was clueless that Zhou Qing Bai was waiting for Chen Shan at the intersection to the county city. For Chen Shan kind, Zhou Qing Bai couldn't be bothered to get rough.

It was unknown what he said, Chen Shan's face had turned a little pale. He lowered his head and walked towards the county city.

Zhou Qing Bai ignored him. He went back after the warning. Chen Shan turned around after he left and looked at Zhoujia village's direction from a distance. There was a look of chagrin in his eyes.

Zhou Qing Bai wasn't bad, but no matter how great he was, he counts on the field for food. Lin Qing He, a woman like you actually don't want me, instead want him! Which part of me is worst than him?

After Zhou Qing Bai had beaten his rival, he came home. His wife was still asleep. It was only six o'clock. He also took off his coat, got on the kang, and pulled his wife into his embraces.

"You're back." Lin Qing He said in a daze.

"En." Zhou Qing Bai answered and kissed her on the cheek.

Lin Qing He gave a chuckle. Zhou Qing Bai kissed her again. This time kissing her lips. Lin Qing He hugged his neck.

So this morning, the couple had a round of exercise.

It was seven o'clock when Lin Qing He got up. She gave Zhou Qing Bai a light hammer. Really, seducing her early in the morning.

There was a lot of mantou at home, so she just steamed them in the pot in the morning. The children got up one after another.

Both Da Wa and Er Wa asked their father, did he clean up the scum?

"He's gone." Zhou Qing Bai replied.

The two brothers understood. He had looked for him, so they were relieved.

"Eldest Brother, you have to pay attention when the time comes. You have to guard Mother well. She is so beautiful, so knowledgeable, and her cooking skills are great. Looking at our entire community, we can’t find another one like this. When you go to university, there will even more people who'll chase after Mother." Er Wa said.

After Chen Shan's matter, Er Wa came to a realization. Not everyone had moral integrity. He clearly knew that his mother was married and had three sons and he still wanted to approach and poach their mother.

Those college students out there don't know this. They certainly won't have any hesitation when pursuing her.

But they couldn't follow, they could only let his eldest brother step up.

"I know." Da Wa answered.

As for Zhou Qing Bai, he didn't say anything. He only felt reluctance toward his wife. No distrust. Before he did, but now he had none.

He loved her and believed in her, so there was no need to say some things too clearly.

Lin Qing He and Da Wa's admission notice arrived. They came together. Both mother and son received admission notices from Bei University.

The whole Zhoujia village exploded after the two notices were delivered.

Needless to say, how excited Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were.

Their old Zhou Family, their old Zhou Family actually got two college students. What's more, it was the best university in the country!

What kind of place was the capital?

For people like them, that was out of reach and a place where the nation's leaders live.

Right now, both Fourth's wife and eldest grandson got admitted to the best university over there.

It wasn't just Zhoujia village.

The county city's leaders and the municipal city's leaders as well as the highest leaders of the provincial capital all came here personally.

The mother and son were the first place and second place provincial physical science scholars. The mother and son were only a dozen points apart and they were admitted to Bei University together.

Such a matter must be promoted in the newspaper.

They came in cars, took photos, did an interview, and handed out a scholarship before returning.

As soon as they left, Lin Qing He, the provincial scholar was surrounded by everyone in the village.

They were gifting chickens and sending eggs. Simply too enthusiastic. Still, Lin Qing He and Da Wa kept to the old rules, not accepting anyone's things.

She had put the words out. If the children need help in studying, they can bring it over to ask.

Today was the twenty-seventh.

If this still wasn't delivered, Lin Qing He was going to get worried. Was it getting detained? After all, these days, there were still people going to university on behalf of others!

But fortunately, for a good meal, there's no need to be afraid of delays. It'll always get delivered.

As expected that night, the family celebrated.

They called over the siblings and sisters-in-law but not the children.

Everyone gathered around for a meal.

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