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Tuesday 30 March 2021

BTTS 337

Chapter 337. Talkative

There were three types of lunch on the train.

One ordinary box lunch, one with poached eggs, and the highest class one got chicken legs.

The prices were all different.

Lin Qing He went for all highest class ones. As for herself, nah. She got a poached egg lunch. She only had a few bites. Even the poached egg was given to Zhou Qing Bai. There were boiled eggs in her space. She can eat those.

"Sister-in-law, why do you eat so little?" Zhou Xiao Mei had a very good appetite. She hadn't eaten a train box lunch before. She felt it was pretty delicious and demolished it all.

"I have a bad appetite." Lin Qing He replied.

"You still have to eat more to last until we reached the capital." Because the train's lunch was very fresh and delicious, Mother Zhou was very satisfied with it.

During the bus ride, she was car sick all day long. She felt much better now.

"It's okay. I'm used to it." Lin Qing He said.

"Fouth Sister-in-law, we'll sort the money when we reach the capital." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

"We'll talk later." Lin Qing He didn't continue.

After eating, she grabbed a few more apples out of the bag. Everyone got a half.

"Fourth Sister-in-law, when did you buy the apple?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.

"The trained stopped while you were sleeping. I saw an old man selling it outside, so I ran out and bought some." Lin Qing He said.

With that said, she took five or six more apples out of the bag. Tomatoes and cucumbers too. As for the watermelon and mangoes, she'll set them aside and didn't take them out.

"If you want to eat, you can take it. After this ride, you'll have experience for the future. It is better to eat some of this during the ride. Lighter in taste is better." Lin Qing He remarked.

"En." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. She took a cucumber and gave half to Mother Zhou.

"Give it to Da Lin, I can't eat it anymore." Mother Zhou waved her hand. The box lunch wasn't small. It was easy for the elderly to feel stuffed.

But truly, it was really delicious.

"Father, do you want to eat?" Su Da Lin asked Father Zhou.

"I'll have a tomato." Father Zhou grabbed a tomato to eat.

Zhou Qing Bai also munched on tomato as an after-dinner snack.

The next meal was naturally a box meal. Even if it was delicious, they won't find it anything special after having it three meals a day.

So when the family got off the train and arrived in the capital, it was a real relief.

After arriving at the train station in the capital, they came out and changed transport.

It took a few bus changes to get to Bei University.

Whether it was the shop or a house, it was all in that area.

After interchanging all the way they didn't head straight to the dumpling shop, because it wasn't in the way. So they came to the house first and put down the luggage.

Finally, they can really sigh in relief. They were home!

"Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law, you rented such a big house. This...how much is it for a month?" Zhou Xiao Mei looked around and uttered with bright eyes.

It was just like her fourth sister-in-law said. There are a few rooms. On top of that, there was a front yard and the back yard. This couldn't get any better.

"Originally, this side was intended to be rented for Father and Mother. You were secondary. In the future, you can pay the shop's rent by yourself. You don't have to worry about here." Lin Qing He said.

"This...this can't...do." Su Da Lin shook his head.

"It's just a few yuans. Brother-in-law, no need to be precise with me." Lin Qing He said with a smile: "Even if you don't come, we'll rent it for our parents and still have to pay this money."

Then she turned to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou: "Father and Mother, look around. Are you satisfied? It's fine to grow melons, vegetables, or raise chickens in the yard. It took a long time to pick such a good place."

After all, seven thousand yuan wasn't for nothing.

"Very good." Father Zhou nodded and said.

"This yard is so good. Afraid it cost a lot of money?" Mother Zhou asked.

"Just live here. Qing Bai and I can worry about that." Lin Qing He said: "You should sort the things first. At this time, the clothing store is about to close. I'll get Hu Zi, Er Ni, and the others to buy some groceries. We won’t open stove here today and go to the dumpling shop to eat."

The house was to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou and the rest to get familiar with. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought Su Da Lin over to the bun shop.

When they reached the intersection, she gave Zhou Qing Bai the key and told him to take Su Da Lin over. She went to the dumpling shop.

Old Wang, Aunt Ma, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai were all in the dumpling shop.

"Mom, when did you come back?" Zhou Gui Lai was chatting with Aunt Ma when she arrived. His eyes lit up when he saw his mother came back.

"Just arrived." Lin Qing He smilingly answered: "Uncle Wang, let's have dinner later today. My parents and my sister-in-law's family are all here. We will eat here tonight."

"Okay." Old Wang nodded.

"Second, go tell your sister Er Ni and the others that the business will end at this time today. Let them take some money to buy groceries. Buy a live chicken and then go to the restaurant to buy a roast chicken and a roast duck." Lin Qing He instructed.

"Alright." Zhou Xuan went to the clothing store to call them. While he was at it, he checked today's clothing store's account book.

These were all managed by him.

The shopping was left to the two girls. Hu Zi came over.

"Are Grandpa and Grandma over at my aunt's place?" Hu Zi asked.

"En. You can go and see them first." Lin Qing He nodded.

Hu Zi had gone to help clean the yard. He naturally knew the location. The young man was energetic and headed over by himself.

This year, Hu Zi had grown a bit taller. And also stronger.

When he arrived, it had Father Zhou and Mother Zhou delighted at sight.

"How have you been since you came to work for your aunt?" Mother Zhou jollily asked.

"Grandma, don't worry. Everything is fine. Look how much taller and sturdier I became this year." Hu Zi smiled.

"That's good. that's good." Mother Zhou repeated happily.

"Aunt said you'll take a rest here first. Sister Er Ni and the others have already gone to buy chickens. She personally cooking tonight. She had already started to cook dinner. In abit, we'll go there." Hu Zi stated.

"Fourth Sister-in-law is very tired when she came back on the road. How can I let her cook by herself? I will go over to help." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered at once.

"No need. You guys rest first. I'll go back and help." Zhou Qing Bai had returned with Su Da Lin from the shop and said.

Zhou Qing Bai headed straight to the dumpling shop. Lin Qing He was boiling water to prepare for the chicken feathers plucking. When Zhou Qing Bai came, he took over and said: "Go rest now, I'll do it"

"My dear, go rest. I'll do it~" Zhou Gui Lai, the naughty boy simperingly parroted his dad.

"From what I see, three days of no beating, you reach the roof!" Lin Qing He amusedly scolded.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "My dad loves you, Mom."

"Don't talk so much. Go pick vegetables." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

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Monday 29 March 2021

BTTS 336

Chapter 336. Train meal

When they arrived at the county city, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were already waiting with the children.

And Su Da Lin's uncle and aunt were also present.

"His brother-in-law and sister-in-law. Now it comes to this, we won't say anything. But once Da Lin and Xiao Mei go over, please take care of them. They are both honest and will not forget their roots in the future." Da Lin's uncle greeted Father Zhou and Mother Zhou and turned to Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He.

"Uncle is being polite. With our relationship with Xiao Mei and Da Lin, it goes went out saying after so many years?" Lin Qing He responded with a smile: "The arrangements have been made over there Once they're are there and work hard, they won't do badly. As for the children's school, I already gave some head-ups. Uncle and Aunt don’t have to worry."

She was going to greet after Zhou Xiao Mei.

"That's good." Da Lin's aunt nodded. Then she spoke to Mother Zhou: "These children will have to trouble you once you're over. Please help them out. I heard that there are many cars over there. You can't let the children go out and run on the street."

"Our husband and wife have nothing to do once we're there. We can help mind the children and watch the shop. Rest assured, his aunt. If you have time in the future, you can go there to see the Heavenly Gate. Treat it as a vacation. The place is spacious. There are so many spaces to live." Mother Zhou courteously replied.

"Then, we'll go and take a look when we have time." Da Lin's aunt grinned.

After chatting for a while, it was almost time. They went over to wait for the bus. Third Brother Lin was already waiting for them at the station. He also had buns wrapped in oil paper in his arms.

"Sister!" Third Brother Lin greeted.

"Why did you come. I told you to go along with your business and no need to come over." Lin Qing He said at once.

"It's no big deal. I can still make it when I leave in a bit. Sister, take these buns with you to eat on the way." Third Brother Lin passed the buns over.

Lin Qing He accepted it. Knowing that he was going to the countryside to gather fruits and vegetables, she urged: "Hurry along. We won't keep you here."

"Alright. Wish you guys a smooth journey." Third Brother Lin was indeed busy, so he rode his bike away after speaking.

Lin Qing He gave the steamed buns to Mother Zhou and said, "Mother, take it. If the kids want to eat it, let them. Same for you. I will return the bicycle first."

The bicycle that was carrying luggage was taken from the space. Naturally, it had to be withdrawn into the space as the bicycle wasn't allowed on the bus.

Thinking that she borrowed the bicycle from someone else, Mother Zhou didn't say anything. She just told her to be quick as the bus was coming soon.

Lin Qing He went for a lap and walked back after putting it in the space. The bus arrived after she came back.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Qing Bai picked up the two large luggages.

It was mainly Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei's belongings. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't have much, only spare clothes and the transistor radio. It was no problem for Father Zhou to carry one bundle by himself.

Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei were truly beggars who have moved with too much luggage.

Everything needs to be brought. Quilts and so on. If not, then were a lot of expense when they reach the capital. Everything needed to be bought.

When one moves away from home, they must save when possible.

Although there were a lot of things, they got Su Da Lin and Zhou Qing Bai. It wasn't too much for two big men.

Lin Qing He took a small rope and tied the three children to herself. She'll watch them. As for the youngest baby girl, let Zhou Xiao Mei hold her.

When they finally got on the train, they sighed in relief.

Although they have to spend two days on the train, it was better than being on the bus. Not to mention the bumpy road, the smell of oily smoke was strong.

Lin Qing He was still strong. As for Mother Zhou, she went to lie down straight after getting on the train. She was motion sick on the road. It had tormented the elderly.

"Aunt, I'm already this big. You don't need to tie a rope around me like this," Su Cheng uttered helplessly.

"I can untie it, but you can't run around, understood?" Lin Qing He said.

"Understood. I won't run around." Su Cheng nodded.

Whether traveling by bus or by train, these were both very novel experiences.

So Lin Qing He untied him. She also untied Su Xun and third daughter. After all, there were so many adults present and they don't have to worry since they were on the train.

"Want some tomatoes?" Lin Qing He took the tomatoes out of her fabric bag.

"Sister-in-law, you also brought tomatoes. Pass me one." Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed with lit-up eyes. Although she wasn't accustomed to the ride, she didn't lie down at once like her mother. Still, it was uncomfortable.

Having a sweet and sour tomato at this time was perfect.

Lin Qing He divided it among everyone. One each.

After eating, it was time to rest.

Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai and said, "You lie down too."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded when he thought about how he'll have do a night watch.

Lin Qing He wasn't stingy. She bought soft sleepers ticket. By lying down, they can sleep better.

Su Da Lin was also tired and fell asleep.

Lin Qing He oversaw Su Cheng and Su Xun as they watch the scenery outside. As for the little girls, they all went to sleep.

"Aunt, are there many fun places in the capital?" Su Cheng asked.

"There are a lot of fun places. But you can't play now. You still have to focus on studying. When you graduate from college like your eldest cousin brother, you can go play wherever you want then." Lin Qing He responded.

"En. I am second in the class!" Su Cheng said.

"That's pretty good. Keep up the good work." Lin Qing He nodded.

Su Xun had also graduated from first grade and will be in the second grade this year.

Lin Qing He used Mandarin to communicate with them during the journey. As soon as the two brothers heard that Mandarin was spoken in the capital, they both learned from her. They took it serious.

Children were born with a gift for language learning. They copped on very well.

Once they were tired, she let them go to sleep.

Lin Qing He took out an English book to read. When it was almost time, she went to order food.

Third Brother Lin's steamed buns were all eaten during the bus ride. The lunch boxes on the train didn't taste very good, but they were better than nothing.

Lin Qing He’s space had a lot of food, whether it was candies, snacks, or various fruits. That time when she went to the south, she bought a lot of fruits from the south to store in the space. All were reserved for the winter to enjoy slowly with her Qing Bai.

The main like dumplings and buns in the space were also available. There were even several large bowls of braised pork with rice, which she got Zhou Qing Bai to prepare and save before departure.

Because neither of them were used to food on the train.

Actually, Zhou Qing Bai didn't have so many problems. Lin Qing He did. It naturally went without saying he joined her.

But they were not only the only ones in the carriage. They can't eat private meals, so they had the train's meal together.

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Sunday 28 March 2021

BTTS 335

Chapter 335. Brothers

To put it conscientiously, there were not many people who were willing to nurture girls like Third Sister-in-law in this age.

Like Eldest Sister-in-law was also rare. She had been influenced by her in the past and was willing to send her few girls up to the third grade and recognized a lot of words.

Second Sister's Hu Zi also reached this degree of education.

As for Eldest Sister's Xu Sheng Mei, she didn't even study in the first grade. This was common in this era.

Third Sister-in-law grinningly responded: "I don't need her to be grateful for a lifetime. It's good enough that she can help when something happens in her maternal family.

But no matter what the aim was, it was a great opportunity for Zhou Wu Ni to go to school or even attend university.

After chatting for a long time, she was supposed to go over to eat. But because they had eaten at Zhou Xiao Mei's place, it was dropped.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law bashly took the candies and milk powder back.

Each family got a bag of candies and a bag of milk powder. Second Brother's family also had a share.

Third Sister-in-law no longer talked to Second Sister-in-law, so she didn’t bother to bring it to her. Eldest Sister-in-law gave it to Second Brother.

"Da Wa's mother gave it to me, saying it is for nourishment. Don't save it and drink it. Each family got one bag of candies and one bag of milk powder." Eldest Sister-in-law explained.

"I can't really accept it." Second Brother said embarrassedly.

Last time his second girl acted insensibly. She caused trouble and had Da Wa send her back in person.

"It's nothing. We're all a family. Qing He didn't care about those." Eldest Sister-in-law assured with a smile and passed the candies and milk powder to Second Brother.

Second Brother accepted it.

Around eight o'clock in the evening, Zhou Qing Bai came to hang out with three brothers. The brothers went directly to the river to take a bath and swim.

"Da Lin is going to open a bun shop over there. Is it worth it? His salary is 60 yuan. That's a lot." Eldest Brother his slight worry.

"His factory is about to close down, otherwise he won't leave like this." Third Brother continued the topic.

They were all a family, so Mother Zhou didn't hide some things from them.

Second Brother said: "If he goes over and does a good job, he shouldn't do badly."

Regardless of what the women think, the four brothers got along quite well.

"Once it develops, he won't do badly." Zhou Qing Bai said. Then he looked at his three elder brothers seriously: "Are you not planning to develop into the city?"

"I only know how to farm in this lifetime. I can't possibly go to the city to develop." Eldest Brother shook his head.

"Da Lin is moving to the capital. His house will be vacant. If you opened a shop in the city, you would have a place to live in." Zhou Qing Bai said.

Since he was going to the capital to develop, generally there was no time to come back in within the first few years. It was still important to focus on that side and completely stabilize the life there.

So they can go to live there temporarily.

"I don't plan to go to the city either. I just wanted to raise more chickens, but your second sister-in-law doesn't approve." Second Brother sighed lightly.

"My wife said raising chickens is good. She suggested it to Zhou Dong." Zhou Qing Bai mentioned.

"I know. Fourth's wife had told us and I want to do it. Chickens and ducks can do. Your second sister-in-law said she's worried about getting slapped on the wrist in the future and will raise them all for nothing." Second Brother felt helpless.

"That part of the past won't happen again." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Second Brother believed it, but his wife was dead set on not letting him. What can he do? He can only continue to work in the field.

"Fourth old brother, how is your brother-in-law doing in the city?" Third Brother had some inkling and asked.

"Very well." Zhou Qing Bai nodded when he saw that one of his brothers had such intention.

"Then buying a shop in the city, will it cost a lot of money?" Third Brother continued to ask.

"At that time, bought it for six hundred and eighty. But that's because the sellers were a little rushed to sell and benefited from this coincidence. Normally, it costs 800 yuan for everything. In the future, I'm afraid it will rise." Zhou Qing Bai informed.

"Good lord, so expensive?" Third Brother uttered in surprise.

Zhou Qing Bai knew that it wasn't easy for his brothers, and said: "I can free up 500 yuan from my side and leave it with Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law this year. Whatever you want to do and are short of money, you can use it first. You can return it to me later."

"No need to do this?" Hearing this, Eldest Brother responded at once: "You're bringing our parents to the capital city. Also, Da Lin and Xiao Mei are moving there. You have to help out. You don't need to worry about our side. Just minding that side is enough."

"That's right. You can just take care of the capital's side." Second Brother.

"You have gotten bold. You dare to decide on this matter without getting sister-in-law's approval first." Third Brother laughed.

"My wife won't mind this." Zhou Qing Bai said some degree of pride: "As long as the money is spent like it's on the blade edge, she won't say anything. But I'm serious. I will get the money later and leave it with Eldest Brother,. You three can figure it out by yourself."

After finishing talking, he turned to Third Brother: "Old Third, if you are going to buy a shop in the city, you have to get it earlier. It will become more and more expensive in the future. If you need help, go find my third brother-in-law."

This third brother-in-law was referring to Third Brother Lin.

The brothers finished talking and were mostly done washing up, so they put on clothes and went home.

Lin Qing He hadn't slept yet. She was still reading.

Zhou Qing Bai came in to find his wife and told her what he had promised his three brothers.

Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows to look at him, and uttered, "Gain some courage?"

"Ahem, wife, I will compensate you well tonight." Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and replied.

Lin Qing He amusedly rolled her eyes and gave him five hundred yuan without saying any objection and said, "Is this enough?"

"Enough. If not enough for them, let them figure out a way by themselves." Zhou Qing Bai responded.

Although he really didn't mind promoting his brothers, it wouldn't do to go overboard.

He took the five hundred yuans and left it in Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law's care. Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law felt a surge of emotion.

As the eldest in old Zhou Family, their contribution wasn't as much as fourth branch.

Still, they were delighted. Old Zhou family was becoming successful. This was a joyous matter for old Zhou Family.

Zhou Qing Bai handed the money to Eldest Brother and went back.

Lin Qing He was still reading. Zhou Qing Bai had said he'll compensate her, so naturally he had to make good on his words.

"Not a bit of gentlemanly." Lin Qing He feigned as she hammered him lightly. In truth she enjoyed this.

It was natural for the couple to do their homework and hand in their homework.

The next day, they got up before four o'clock. After washing and eating, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai set off with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.

Eldest Brother and the others naturally came out to see them off. They walked them to the village entrance before being urged to go back.

Currently, there was so much work in the field, so there was no need to waste time sending them to the city.

As for the keys to the house, they were also handed over to Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law for safekeeping. There was nothing valuable at home. Just some pots and pans left. The rest were taken away.

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Saturday 27 March 2021

BTTS 334

Chapter 334. Accounting major

Hearing that Lin Qing He had come back, Zhou Dong brought one over for her to eat.

"Take it back. Your uncle and I have eaten in the city. We won’t open fire tonight. I will take the morning ride tomorrow and go directly to the city to eat. This chicken will take up too much space. Take it back and let it lay eggs for the children to eat." Lin Qing He urged.

"Auntie, our family listened to you this year and have raised a lot." Zhou Dong said.

"Still, it's not necessary. You can take this bag of candies back for my grand-nephew and nieces to eat. Go back quickly. Auntie has to pack my things." Lin Qing He ushered.

Instead of gifting away the chicken, Zhu Dong brought a bag of candies back. Mrs. Cai couldn't help laughing when she heard about it afterwards.

She knew that Lin Qing He was never the greedy, petty and likes taking advantage kind.

Back to Lin Qing He. She heard from Mother Zhou: "This year Zhou Dong has made a lot of money. He enclosed the land behind his backyard and built a chicken farm. There are more than a hundred chickens, and the eggs are laid very frequently. Da Wa's Uncle comes over to collect them every three to five days. Each time he collects a lot of them."

Cai Ba Mei originally planned to raise them after the baby was born, but she couldn't help it. After the New Year, she got Zhou Dong to get the land contracted. Then she asked her brothers to help transport the masonry supplies when it was farming slack period. Then had the surrounding edges walled up.

No one can see how many chickens were raised inside.

She said she had raised more than one hundred chickens. But according to the egg production, Mother Zhou estimated that it might even be two hundred chickens minimum.

What kind of quantity was this?

Cai Ba Mei was a hard worker. She also raised her own pigs.

This year, she was quite capable. She gave birth to another son. With a son and a daughter in front, the current third child, it was two sons and a girl. No one dared to look down upon her.

Besides, Cai Ba Mei got few older brothers on old Cai's side.

Speaking of which, though Cai Ba Mei Cai was honest, she knew how to interact. She would carry a catty or two of eggs back home from time to time, so even if got her brothers to help her out, her sisters-in-law had nothing to say. They were quite merry about it.

It can be said that this year, Zhou Dong's family had was done quite well. Like Lin Qing He said, this year there were indeed some small thefts.

Zhou Dong raised two dogs and his brothers-in-law moved out from the main house not too far. So even if there was some movement this year, nothing happened.

"I heard Ba Mei say, you gave this advice when you visit them last new year?" Mother Zhou spoke.

"I did, but it's up to them to do it or not. Like Eldest Brother and the others. I also suggest that they do business and got the same treatment as my third brother. However, Eldest Brother and the rest has no interest in that." Lin Qing He responded .

"Mother didn't mean that." Mother Zhou said at once.

Lin Qing He ignored her and continued on: "I do wish for our family to be well off. Only when everyone is doing fine, then everything is fine. The advice had been given. It depends on the individual whether they'll do it or not. Like Xiao Mei, she really wants to go to the captial with me. This is my sister-in-law. How can I not take care of her? But if the cows don’t want to drink water, I can’t hold their head down, right Mother?”

Mother Zhou meekly said, "Mother knows. My thoughts went astray in the past."

Lin Qing He wasn't one to be reserved but she was her mother-in-law, so she didn't go on. Instead, she said, "The shop Qing Bai found for Xiao Mei and Da Lin is very good. Selling steamed buns over there will definitely sell. This is my sister-in-law, otherwise, I would want to hire someone to watch the shop and sell breakfast items for me."

"That good?" Mother Zhou uttered at once.

"It is." Lin Qing He nodded.

"Can only sell breakfast items?" Mother Zhou couldn't help but question.

Lin Qing He said: "Steamed buns aren't just for mornings. It can be eaten at noon and evening. The shop can be left for Xiao Mei to watch. Mother, if you have time, go over and help out. Brother-in-law can get a tricycle and cycle around to sell some."

"This...Would this be too embarrassing?" Mother Zhou responded at once.

"At this time, what is there to be embarrassed about? Why is it embarrassing to sell a steamed bun? I am embarrassed to not be able to feed ourselves. The most glorious is that hard-earned money being made by our own hands." Lin Qing He said.

When Mother Zhou heard this, her expression improved. She said, "If it sells well, let Da Lin sell it."

"It won't be easy for Xiao Mei and Brother-in-law when they're there. Mother, you and father should help her out more." Lin Qing He said.

Mother Zhou nodded and replied, "That's for sure."

Reaching this part of the conversation, both Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law had returned from the field and came over when they heard the news.

"Second Sister-in-law not coming?" Lin Qing He said with a smile.

"I didn't come here, I just saw it seems to be cooking." Widow's wife also said.

"These packets of candies for you. One for each family. There's also milk powder. Also one for each family. Bring them back later, Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law." Lin Qing He took the milk powders and candies out of the bag.

"There's no need for these?" Eldest Sister-in-law hurriedly responded.

"It's already bought. Second branch has a share." Lin Qing He smilingly uttered.

" Is Wu Ni lass accustomed to that side?" Third Sister-in-law brought up.

"I don't know about this. The second day she and Yang Yang came over, Qing Bai and I went to the south. However, you don't have to worry about Wu Ni. She's staying at the dumpling shop with Er Ni and Sheng Mei. I think there won't be any problems." Lin Qing He answered.

"That girl Er Ni. Don't know if she's properly working? If she doesn't work well, just scold her. No need to hold back." Eldest Sister-in-law spoke.

Lin Qing He smiled: "Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't have to worry about Er Ni. She's so good. She's willing to learn. Often read books. The words she didn't know before, she basically knows now all. Later, I'll consider whether I should arrange for her to go to evening school and let her study an accounting major. This career path will become promising in the future. Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't need to worry about Er Ni's future."

Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted to hear this. She quickly said: "Really troubled Qing He."

Lin Qing He said, "Eldest Sister-in-law, you don't have to be so polite to me."

Then she took out Er Ni’s salary. Not only Er Ni’s, but also Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei’s and said: "This is the few of them's salary. One each. They have nothing to spend on my side. Accommodation and food are taken care of. I brought this money back for you. Find a day and get Eldest Brother to send it to Eldest Sister and Second Sister, Eldest Sister-in-law."

After a few months, each received more than one hundred yuan income. Third Sister-in-law's expression was full of envy: "Er Ni has started to make money for the family."

"Don't worry, Third Sister-in-law. When Wu Ni goes to college and graduates from college, she will be grateful for your current nurturing for the rest of her life. So no need to be anxious," Lin Qing He said.

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Friday 26 March 2021

BTTS 333

It's been a year since BTTS started. Nearly halfway! XD

Chapter 333. Hometown

Third Brother Lin was obviously taken aback as he never thought of this.

"You are relying on your young age. Do you want to ride a bicycle for a lifetime? There is a saying in the capital. 'Give a go and a bicycle can become a motorcycle'. Whether you want to listen to your sister or not, you and your wife will decide for yourself." Lin Qing He said.

Third Brother Lin considered it. He felt that what his sister said was indeed correct.

If he had a motorcycle, he would be able to carry more things back. Then he would naturally earn more.

At the moment, he was transporting with a bicycle. It was indeed not enough to sell. A cartful was sold out almost in the afternoon. The rest of the time, there were people coming and they got nothing to sell.

If there was a motorcycle, he can bring back a lot of fruits and vegetables from the countryside or chicken, duck, and fish eggs.

"I'm just afraid that this motorcycle isn't easy to buy. Will it be too troublesome for you?" Third Brother Lin looked at his sister.

"It's not troublesome. But this year, it'll be hard on you as you have to continue doing this. It'll have to wait until this time next year." Lin Qing He nodded.

She was still very satisfied that her brother got this progressive mind. If he keeps at it, he will not do badly in the future.

She turned to Third Sister-in-law Lin: "Don’t be too frugal on normal. Feed him with more good food. Working this hard and got no nourishment, sooner or later his body will be drained. When the time comes, he'll have entered the hospital. Meaning costing a large sum of money. Weakening the body isn't worth it.

"I have. Now there are eggs every day. And a cut of meat every other day." Third Sister-in-law Lin responded.

"Every so often, you got to kill a chicken for nourishment." Lin Qing He nosily interjected.

Currently, this shop wasn't any less profitable than her family's dumpling shop. There was no need to save that bit of money. A chicken was only one yuan or so. Every three days, her family will grab one to supplement the body and stew for the whole family to eat.

As for the rest, there was nothing to say.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai said goodbye to them and came over to Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei's house.

When they came over, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei happened to be at home. The family was eating watermelon.

"Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law!"

Upon their arrival, Zhou Xiao Mei's eyes lit up. She called out at once.

Su Da Lin poured them water and cut more watermelon.

Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He didn't hold back. They took a piece of watermelon and said, "Your family can really enjoy."

"Today Cheng Cheng said he wanted to eat watermelon. Da Lin dotes him, so he bought one." Zhou Xiao Mei explained.

Although Su Da Lin was the father, really spoiled his four children. It was because he was lonely since he was a child as he didn't have any siblings.

Basically, as long as it wasn't excessive, he will fulfill it.

In comparison, Zhou Xiao Mei had become a strict mother.

"Uncle, Aunt, are you here to take us to the capital?" Su Cheng's eyes lit up.

"Yes, I'm here to take you to the capital. Your cousins are all over there." Lin Qing He smilingly answered.

Zhou Qing Bai rubbed his head. This little nephew was raised at his home.

"Then when will we leave?" Su Cheng asked.

"Have you packed everything?" Lin Qing He looked at Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei.

"All...all...packed." Su Da Lin nodded.

"Everything has been packed long ago. Da Lin resigned earlier this month. Just waiting for you, Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law to come over." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Then there will be no delay. Go there early and settle down earlier. You have a rest tonight. Tomorrow we will leave for the municipal city to catch the train."

"Okay." Zhou Xiao Mei happily chirped.

The neighbors left and right knew that her family was going to move to the capital. They also knew that Su Da Lin resigned and planned to become self-employed in the capital.

It evoked a lot of gossip behind the scenes. Wondering why he gave up such a high salary to go to the capital to become self-employed?

Did he have a fever?

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't want to talk nonsense with others. She hoped to go to the capital sooner.

"Tonight...tonight..."

When Su Da Lin was halfway through, Zhou Xiao Mei took over for him and said, "Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law, have dinner here tonight and go back after eating."

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.

Su Da Lin went out to buy groceries.

Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Fourth Sister-in-law, with so many of us going over there, will there be enough space to live?"

"Fortunately, the place I rented for you has three rooms. One for our parents, two rooms for your family. There's also a small study room. Although it's not big, you can put a bed in the study room and get another room," Lin Qing He said.

Her property was indeed very good. In addition to the above rooms, there was a bathroom, a kitchen, and a living room.

It can be said to be very spacious.

In addition, there was a garden outside, which was surrounded by walls. The asking price of 7,000 yuan wasn't cheap at all.

However, with some calculations, it wasn't considered too expensive. In short, it is still very cost-effective. After all, 7,000 yuan may not even be sufficient for one-tenth of two square meters in the future generation.

Zhou Xiao Mei felt relieved when she heard her fourth sister-in-law say so.

"Don't worry about it so much. Your fourth brother got someone to fix the light, circuits, and all in the shop. Er Ni and the others had gone over to clean it up. You can roughly sort it and do your business straight away." Lin Qing He assured.

After all, if anyone moves so far, their heart won't feel concrete.

"I'm not worried. You all are in the capital." Zhou Xiao Mei said with a smile.

Lin Qing He nodded.

Su Da Lin bought a lot of things. Two big fish and one chicken. Dinner was a hearty meal.

After Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai finished eating, they bid farewell and return to their hometown.

When the two of them came back, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had just finished eating.

They heard the voices of Lin Qing He and the neighbors outside.

"Old man, why do I seem to hear Fourth's wife?" Stunned, Mother Zhou asked.

Father Zhou had heard it too. He just got up and came out. Mother Zhou followed.

Then they saw that their youngest son and daughter-in-law had both returned. Immediately, they were delighted: "I was saying, you should be almost back. You must be hungry. Come inside. We'll talk later. Mother will make you some food to cushion your belly."

"Mother, we have eaten." Lin Qing He responded.

"Eaten? Did you come back from Xiao Mei's?" Mother Zhou asked.

"En. We came back from brother-in-law's place." Lin Qing He nodded and then directed at Zhou Qing Bai: "You and Mother, go inside and pack things first."

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

Lin Qing He continued to talk to her neighbors. She also revealed some news from the capital. She spoke of the country getting better and better in the future. There were a lot of thieves in the capital. They should pay more attention.

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Thursday 25 March 2021

BTTS 332

Chapter 332. Developing in the city

If it was for those who freely resell, this money wasn't much. For Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai, this profiteering was a part-time job.

Come out and earn a sum of money was enough. So they didn't make a lot of money, but it was also not small. Just treat it as unexpected wealth and don't need to mind anything else.

But for now, the saving in Lin Qing He's space was nearly 70,000.

In this era of 10,000-yuan households, this was naturally a prosperous family.

"When we're back, you have to inquire carefully." Lin Qing He instructed. Her dream courtyard dwelling in the capital ah!

So far, they owned two shops and one house, and one apartment. Even though the apartment was assigned by the school, it still didn't belong to them.

Because they only got the right to residence, not the right to buy and sell.

In fact, they can continue to buy other shops and houses, but Lin Qing He had an obsession for a courtyard dwelling.

There were already two shops and one house with a garden. For now, they got enough security. It was almost enough.

So buying her courtyard dwelling was on priority.

Don't assume the courtyard dwelling would be a lot cheaper now. It was still expensive,

Lin Qing He had inquired with the Housing Management Bureau. Single yard one, it was achievable, but it still cost more than 10,000. The specifics weren't clear. It depended on the location and the time it was built.

And if it were double yard. The staff of the Housing Management Bureau told her after receiving a packet of candies that it was basically 50,000 yuan minimum.

Lin Qing He didn't have such a big appetite. She dared not think about triple, quadruple, or even quintuple which was Mother Jia lived in The Dream of Red Mansions.

She can still aim for a double.

So even when she had savings of nearly 70,000 yuan, Lin Qing He still didn't dare to spend this money. After all, courtyard dwelling wasn't cheap.

A few days later, they arrived in the municipal city. After resting in the municipal city for a night, the couple caught a bus back to the city.

First, they dropped by Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin's place.

It was August now. Su Da lin had already resigned.

Truthfully, regarding his resignation to go to the capital to develop, his uncle and aunt disagree.

Although they said they were going to open a steamed bun shop in the capital and that business won't do badly, they still felt it was unreliable as they had never done business before.

If he didn't want to continue a job with such a high salary, what was he going to do?

It was said that the factory was going to go bankrupt. Such a big factory, how can it go bankrupt that easily.

Still, Su Da Lin had already decided.

This was how Su Da Lin was. Either he decided not to, but if he decided to, he will not change his mind.

They plan to go to the capital this month. This was the time. Many things were packed.

Quilts and the likes were already brought over by Zhou Xuan and Zhou Yang last time. It was a lot of luggage.

They were currently waiting.

When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai arrived at the county city, they did not rush to find Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei.

They took out the bicycle from the space and the couple went to Third Brother Lin's shop.

Third Brother Lin's shop had officially opened this year.

The things that were sold couldn't be any simpler. When they came, they saw that the goods in the shop were basically sold out. There was only a few feathers left.

It was Third Sister-in-law Lin and the children who watch the shop.

Seeing Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai coming over, Third Sister-in-law Lin was taken aback for a moment. Then she immediately shouted toward the inside: "Da Ya's father, Third Sister and Third Brother-in-law are back."

Shortly after Third Brother Lin came out from inside. His eyes were still bloodshot. It was apparent that he was sleeping just now.

"Why are you that exhausted?" Lin Qing He was shocked at the sight of Third Brother Lin's appearance.

"Not tired. Sister, Brother-in-law, sit down quickly." Third Brother Lin grabbed a bench for them and told his daughter to pour water.

"No need to pour water. We just drank. We will sit for a while and then leave. Just came to see you." Lin Qing He said.

She took two packets of candies out of the bag in her hand and gave it to Third Sister-in-law Lin. She spoke, "For the children."

"There's no need to bring this over," said Third Sister-in-law.

"How is the business now?" Lin Qing He didn't say anything and turned to ask Third Brother Lin.

In response, Third Brother let out a big smile: "Sister, fortunately, I listened to you. This year I picked up the courage to come over and open this shop."

Originally, his wife didn't come here. But the business in the shop was really good. Basically, his cartful of goods in the morning were all sold out in a short amount of time.

Those weren't valuable in the country. What was the value of cucumbers, leek, and cabbage? Neighbors gifted them to each other.

But it was different when one brings it to the city. Every green onion was money. Of course, one didn't pay much mind to it. It was just that a way of speaking.

Just a cart of fruits and vegetables. Though it had a very thin margin, but when added up, Third brother Lin can make almost five yuan with just one cart.

What did this indicate?

This meant that if one did this for a month, they can earn almost 150 yuan.

And this was only mornings. But what if he goes collect some eggs and sell them in the afternoon?

Calculating one day, seven yuan was a safe estimate. So it'll be more than two hundred yuan a month!

So after the summer harvest this time, Third Sister-in-law Lin couldn't sit still at home. The whole family moved to the city.

In Linjia Village, it caused quite a stir.

This Third Lin moved directly to the city to do business. Must have developed well.

There were some who sang the reverse. Not properly working in the field and go mess around by selling. If this was to be severely cracked in the future, will they have any good result?

In any case, Third Brother Lin's business was flourishing.

But it was too exhausting.

In the morning, he loaded a truckload of goods back. He made another trip for eggs and live chicken in the afternoon. On such a long road, how can he not be tired when pedaling with his two legs?

But no matter how tired, Third Brother Lin was happy and full of energy.

He took out the hundreds of yuans he owed his sister and paid it back. Third Brother Lin felt relieved.

He wasn't a man who want to owe money to people.

"This year I asked around for you. The motorcycle over there is for 700 or so yuan. I will buy one for you when the time comes." Lin Qing He brought up.

The corner of Third Brother Lin's mouth twitched: "Sister, is there a need?"

More than 700 yuan. That was almost caught up with the cost of the shop.

"Are you stupid? Even if you wear yourself down to the bone, how many things can you bring back in a day if you rely on your two legs alone? If you buy a motorcycle, you can transport more things then. How much more can these things make? Not only does it save you energy, but it also makes you more money. Even if it costs more than 700, you can make the money back in a few months at the soonest." Lin Qing He explained.

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Wednesday 24 March 2021

BTTS 331

Chapter 331. Profit from the south

When Zhou Xuan brought Wu Ni and Zhou Yang over, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had already accumulated enough stock of summer clothes for the clothing store.

As for the dumpling shop, there was nothing to worry about. The flour, pork, and other fillings were all provided by fixed suppliers. If it ran out, Zhou Xuan can go notify and get it delivered.

So, that day, Lin Qing He announced: "Tomorrow, your dad and I are going to travel. Maybe I can bring you some good things back this time. Watch the shop properly."

"Fourth Aunt, where are you going to travel?" Zhou Wu Ni asked curiously.

"Go to the south for a wander." Lin Qing He replied.

"Mom, can't I go with you? I'm this old now. I definitely don't need you to worry about me. If I actually go, it will be completely fine." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Although the stinky boy was only thirteen years old, he was 1.7 meters tall and monkey smart. But really, he would dare to go south if he got the money.

But Lin Qing He wouldn't let him: "Obediently stay at home. When you are as old as your eldest brother, I won't stop you then and go wherever you like to go."

Seeing that the naughty child was unwilling to submit, she began to sigh: "After raising you with much difficulty and I can finally order you around a bit. I want to go out with your dad and see the world. After working hard for half of life, we can have a good life now. You still refuse to let us. Your old mom's heart..."

"Okay. Go, go. I wish my parents all the best." Zhou Gui Lai said at once.

"Then it's settled. You guys watch the store." Lin Qing He stated and then took Zhou Qing Bai out.

"Where are Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt going?" Zhou Wu Ni asked.

"At this time, they must be going to the cinema." Zhou Gui Lai answered.

Hu Zi, Zhou Er Ni, and Xu Sheng Mei had been here for a long time, so they were almost used to it. While Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni were obviously dumbfounded.

"This couple is that carefree. Just get used to it." Zhou Gui Lai patted Zhou Yang on the shoulder and said.

Although there was the addition of Zhou Wu Ni and Zhou Yang, the place was still sufficient.

Zhou Wu Ni went to sleep with Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei. Zhou Yang can camp on the floor at home. So, there was no problem at all.

Let Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai go sleep in their parents' room. Hu Zi and Zhou Yang can rest in their room. It was pretty spacious.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went south the next day, leaving the house to these half-grown boys and girls without any burden.

The accounts were left to Zhou Xuan, a prospective student of Bei University. Anyway, it was close to Bei University and he was already familiar with Bei University. Even if the study year start early, there would be no problem.

Besides, old Wang will be watching over them.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai headed down. On the road, Lin Qing He taught Zhou Qing Bai Cantonese.

Zhou Qing Bai studied hard, but he couldn't help it. He had no talent in language. He hadn't even mastered a few phrases after the journey.

Lin Qing He said, "Did you do it on purpose? Want me to bring you around?"

Zhou Qing Bai smirked. It wasn't intentional. He couldn't grasp it.

"Really. Without a wife like me covering you, what a big man like you to do?" Lin Qing He found a sense of existence and stated.

"En. Can't live without Wife." Zhou Qing Bai nodded seriously.

Lin Qing He extremely pleased, so she gave him a tomato to eat. She munched her own as she read her book. Zhou Qing Bai read the newspaper rest of the way.

Zhou Qing Bai received a lot of information from the newspaper. Many places had ten thousand yuan households springing up like bamboo shoots after a rain.

In the early 1980s, the ten-thousand-thousand households were also gold-letter signboards. As commendation, they could hit the headline. It was kind of like a matter of glory.

At this time last year, Zhou Qing Bai wanted to strive for ten-thousand-yuan households. But after being a profiteer last year, his household was regarded as several ten-thousand-yuan households.

So his ambition was weakened.

Not to mention what they earned from being a profiteer, his wife's clothing that opened this year had almost reached 10,000 yuan. Whatever short can be made up with his dumpling shop. Then they basically reached it.

In the second half of the year, the profit of the two shops can make another 10,000 yuan.

Zhou Qing Bai's idea was very simple. His wife said that in the future each piece of land in the capital will be like gold. There will be a lot of room for a price of one hundred and two hundred thousand yuan.

This was simply a sky-high price to this man. Something inconceivable to him.

Since the house price will be so expensive in the future, should they buy more? After all, they got three sons. Each gets one in the future and then, as his wife said, leave a few properties and a few shops to collect rent. If there was a shortage of money, sell one and use it as an expense fund.

This was also along his line of thought.

He didn't plan to work in the dumpling shop for a lifetime. He will leave it to his three sons in the future. Once his three sons get married and start their own careers, it is impossible for him to ask for money from his sons according to his personality.

So he had to listen to his wife. They still have to prepare their own pension money.

When they got to the south, the couple went to work.

TVs, watches, electric fans, radios, and other electrical appliances were collected in huge quantities. Then they were moved to other places.

After making a fortune, they came over and bought a batch of Yan brand sewing machines.

A Yan brand sewing machine cost 150 yuan in their hometown, but in the south, a sewing machine of this kind only cost 115 yuan. Because Lin Qing He needed a lot, she got ten sewing machines. So even one was 110 yuan, which Lin Qing He gained from bargaining.

The other party originally didn't plan to cut the price. However, he was overwhelmed by Lin Qing He's speech.

Zhou Qing Bai stood beside her. He looked at his wife as if he was looking at a beautiful fairy.

Finding a place with no one, they put away the ten sewing machines. Lin Qing He took Zhou Qing Bai on the journey back to their hometown. It was only mid-August now.

It was no problem to go back earlier.

"Let's keep a TV set and an electric fan for Father and Mother to use. The others aren't needed. Can't help Xiao Mei too much." Lin Qing He said.

When rising, it's gratitude. When fighting, it's hatred. Although she had been friends with Zhou Xiao Mei for many years, this was how relationships worked. One must have a sense of limit. No matter how strong the relationship, a limit was needed for a longer relationship.

"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.

The TV set and the electric fan was to be filial to his father and mother. As for his younger brother-in-law and younger sister, let them earn it for themselves.

They already helped them find a place to live and a shop to pave their path. There was really no need to do anything else.

The couple hopped onto the train to their hometown.

They were both tired these days, so both of them fell asleep. They felt more energetic when they woke up.

There was no one else in this carriage, so Lin Qing He began to count their income this time. The income was not very much. After buying ten sewing machines, they still had a profit of almost 20,000 yuan.

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Tuesday 23 March 2021

BTTS 330

Chapter 330. Sadness

University graduation was a major event in life, especially the graduation ceremony of the first batch of students in Bei University. Lin Qing He attached great importance to it.

She even invited a photographer to bring a camera.

Zhou Qing Bai did not open his shop for a day. He posted a red notice on the door to notify one day of closure.

The whole family attended.

A lot of graduation photos were taken. There seven or eight of Zhou Kai's individual picture. The rest were group photos.

In short, it was a lively day. Then it was over.

On the third day of graduation, Zhou Kai caught a ride to report to the military academy. Meaning, he also started a new chapter in his own life.

At home, Lin Qing He was sorting the photos.

Because the photos were very well preserved, even the picture of Zhou Gui Lai in diaper pants still exist.

Lin Qing He looked at the pictures of eldest when he was younger and said to Zhou Qing Bai: "In a blink of an eye, he's entering the military academy by himself."

This can be regarded as eldest flying off in the true sense.

Before when he attended high school in the county city, it didn't count. But now, he truly embarked on his own path.

Zhou Qing Bai said: "He had grown up."

Lin Qing He just sighed. She was very happy that her sons had grown up.

When Zhou Gui Lai came back with Hu Zi, they saw these photos. They gathered around to look at them.

"Aunt, cousins have photos when they were this small?" Hu Zi uttered in surprise.

"Every year Fourth Aunt takes them to the photographer in the city." Zhou Er Ni spoke.

She was clear about this. Basically, not a year was omitted. Even if there was, she would find time to make it up later.

So every year, there were photos.

"That's so great." Xu Sheng Mei envied.

She felt that her aunt knew how to live. She had heard before that her aunt didn't know how to live. But now she knew her aunt's lifestyle was how life supposed to be.

How precious were these photos?

"You can look at it. After you're done, remember to put it in my room, Third." Lin Qing He waved her hand.

She went to see Wang Li.

Wang Li's man hadn't come here yet because it was currently summer harvest time. He was so busy that he can't get out of it.

"He called me and asked me to wait for him a few more days." Wang Li said with a smile.

"Then wait a few days. I'll worry if you go back alone." Lin Qing He responded.

Wang Li had graduated now. She felt much lighter. What's more, her belly wasn't small at the moment. She was going to give birth in four months.

A few days later, Wang Li's black bear man, Li Bo Chuan arrived.

Wang Li told Lin Qing He about it afterwards.

She said when Li Bo Chuan had come to school, he was stunned at the sight of her belly when she appeared.

From the beginning to the end, Wang Li never mentioned the news of her pregnancy to her man. She had gotten pregnant during the New Year.

However, Li Bo Chuan mentally understood. He almost immediately remembered who made his wife's belly bigger.

The smile on that face had never dropped. It was so bright it couldn't get any brighter.

Wang Li even teased him. The child belongs to someone else, not his. Let's prepare for a divorce.

Li Bo Chuan's smiled became even more jolly: "Got pregnant from that night during the New Year?"

He knew exactly how his wife was. Whether she had him and their son in her heart, he was clear.

He never considered the possibility of his wife cheating on him and cuckolding him.

"That fool. Delighted without any limit." Wang Li spoke with a smile on her face.

Lin Qing He was happy for her.

Li Bo Chuan knew that Lin Qing H would often give soup to his wife, so he came to thank her before leaving.

"It's not easy for Li Li. When you go back, stew some good stuff for her. For more than a month, she had been exhausted." Lin Qing He reminded.

In the past month, there were so many matters due to graduation. Lin Qing He got Zhou Kai to bring some nourishing stuff to her.

With those soups, Wang Li's complexion was still okay. Not a sign of fragility.

Li Bo Chuan promised to.

"And this one in Li Li's belly, whether it's a boy or a girl, it'll be my godson or goddaughter when it's born." Lin Qing He continued.

Li Bo Chuan smiled even more happily: "Once it's born, Li Li and I will bring it over for the godparent-godchild ceremony."

Lin Qing He was delighted. She sent the couple off at their bus station. She had also prepared some food. Since it was summer, food couldn't last long. So she bought some fruits for Wang Li to eat on the road.

At the station, Wang Li was emotional with red eyes. She said, "When we got money at home, I will set up a phone at home. At that time, you have to set up a phone too. Let's talk on the phone. Don't just communicate with letters."

Wang Li felt that besides improving herself when she came to this university, she had benefited the most from making such a good sister.

This was her greatest fortune.

Lin Qing He was also reluctant to separate and said, "After you got it set up, do write me a letter. I will set one up immediately then."

The two chatted for a long time before they waved goodbye.

"The relationship is that good?" Li Bo Chuan said with a smile while helping his wife into the station.

Wang Li gave him an eye-roll: "You have no conscience. Only care about yourself. Do you know how I lived this year? If it wasn't for Qing He, I wanted to hide this child from you at the time and abort it."

"No need for that. Since you have it, we'll keep it." Li Bo Chuan replied quickly.

"I'm studying outside alone. How can I handle all of it?" Wang Li said. Then emotionally remarked: "Qing He is really good to me. It was always rib soup or chicken soup. Also boiled eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. She often brought those over as a snack for me when I have cravings."

It can be said that none of her biological sisters treated her like this.

So after all these days, even if there were times it wasn't easy, she still stubbornly persevered.

"Last time Qing He heard that my leg cramped and gave me milk powder so that I can drink it at night." Wang Li continued on.

Li Bo Chuan was touched: "Your relationship is really good."

Wang Li rubbed her belly and said, "I'm hoping that this is a girl. Qing He hoping for one."

Li Bo Chuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Still, he didn't say anything. Whether it's a son or a daughter, it was fine. It was his own anyway. He didn't care about this.

When Wang Li departed, Lin Qing He was a little sad about parting.

Four years of university. It seemed like it was very long, but when one thinks back, it seemed to be just a blink of an eye.

The next day, Zhou Xuan brought Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni over. Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't come here. They were planning to come over with Zhou Xiao Mei's family later.

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Monday 22 March 2021

BTTS 329

Chapter 329. Results are out

Ma Xiao Dan was very happy. He stored away his glass marbles and came over.

Zhou Gui Lai noticed Ma Xiao Dan's dirty hands and said: "Wash your hands first. If you don't wash your hands, you will have worms in your stomach."

Ma Xiao Dan had roundworms before. It was only after taking medicine was it gotten rid of. He immediately obediently washed his hands and then came over to eat dumplings with this big brother.

Aunt Ma was extremely pleased and said, "This is your brother. Call him Brother from now on."

"Brother?" Ma Xiao Dan looked at Zhou Gui Lai.

Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "That's right. I am your brother. From now on, you can come to watch TV at my home in the evening. As long as you call me Brother."

"Brother, is TV good to watch?" Ma Xiao Dan asked.

"It is. Extremely interesting. You'll know when you come over to see it tonight." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.

Aunt Ma merrily went to wash the dishes, leaving the boys to eat and talk over there.

Lin Qing He and her eldest son came over for dinner. Old Wang didn't come.

When the time arrived, Aunt Ma took Ma Xiao Dan back. Ma Xiao Dan was too curious about the TV that Zhou Gui Lai mentioned and didn't forget to say, "Brother, go home quickly."

"No problem." Zhou Gui Lai waved his hand.

When Ma Xiao Dan left, Zhou Gui Lai sang the same old tune again. He turned to his mother: "Mom, if you gave me another younger brother or sister back then, they should be this old now."

"Don't you know that firewood and rice are expensive? Don't you know you brothers weren't easy to take care of?" Lin Qing He irritatedly responded.

"How were we difficult to take care of? We all grew up free-range." Zhou Gui Lai replied.

"Free-range. It was really free-range. Have to make clothes every year. Also, there were milk powder, malted milk powder, and milk candy. When you got bigger, have to buy football, order fresh milk, eat eggs every day, eat meat every three to five days, and various school supplies..." Lin Qing He listed each and everything to him.

Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei, who had closed the clothing store and came over for dinner, were stunned.

As for Zhou Er Ni, she knew about it.

There were no words for her fourth aunt's lifestyle. Not only old Zhou family's kids envious of Zhou Kai and his brothers' lives but also the children in the village were envious.

Her fourth aunt basically belonged to the label 'that mother'.

But Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei didn't know. Even at this moment, the items their aunt mentioned were still precious.

Lin Qing He tallied up the account and said: "Don't talk about our village, even in our area and the children in the city don't have it as good as you brothers."

Zhou Gui Lai's lips twitched and spoke, "Was our family so rich back then?"

"At that time, our family was considered going beyond our depth. At that time, your grandparents weren't included in our family. Within the whole family, it was only your dad who went to the field. How much money can you get with one point? If it weren't for your dad's few hundred yuan of retirement fund at that time, it would have been a problem to feed your brothers. You dare to ask me to have another child. You brat, don’t you feel heartache for your parents.” Lin Qing He said.

"I do. How can my heart not ache? Once I grow up, I will do all the work. You and my dad can travel around the world. Go wherever you want to go. If you are short of money, you don’t need to tell me. I will transfer it to you every month." Zhou Gui Lai immediately promised.

"That's more like." Lin Qing He found it pleasing to hear. Only then, she let him off without nagging him anymore.

"You had a good life when you were young," Hu Zi remarked enviously.

Not to mention him, Xu Sheng Mei's face was full of envy.

"It's all in the past." Zhou Kai laughed.

But he knew that there were no words for their childhood. No way can anyone compare to them.

After the family had dinner, Zhou Qing Bai stated, "Watch the shop."

It wasn't eight o'clock yet. He was going to watch a movie with his wife.

The dumpling shop usually closed at around 8:30, not so late.

Lin Qing He was in a good mood and went to the movie with Zhou Qing Bai.

"My parents must have gone to the movies again. They really know how to enjoy life as well as being too affectionate." Zhou Gui Lai emotionally remarked.

Really, he had never seen anyone like his parents. The brothers were all this old and they still have such a good relationship. They have to go out to watch movies every few days and don't give them a chance to disturb them.

Really knew how to enjoy.

"You guys go back. I can watch by myself." Zhou Kai waved his hand.

Zhou Gui Lai went home to watch a movie with Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei. Zhou Er Ni stayed to help.

"Sister Er Ni, is it hot at night?" Zhou Kai asked.

"It's not hot. It's very cool with a fan," Zhou Er Ni responded.

There was also a fan at the dumpling shop, which was used in the dumpling shop during the day and on the second floor for themselves at night.

This was no fault in this lifestyle

Zhou Er Ni washed all the dishes and chopsticks and then went to read a book.

Although she had reached third grade, she knew only a limited number of characters. Her fourth aunt told her to read more when she had time. If she encountered a character she didn't know, then ask.

She had been reading books since she came over this year. Now it was hard to come across words she can't recognize in the book. Although there were some, it was relatively less.

Zhou Kai was also reading his own book. It was half-past eight. The last two people who were dating had finished their dumplings. Zhou Kai closed the shop.

He brought Zhou Er Ni back home to watch TV. Later, he'll send her and Xu Sheng Mei back to the dumpling shop.

It was quite late when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai finished watching the movie and headed home.

When the two passed through a small alley in the community, they encountered Zhang Mei He sending a man out. The man even patted Zhang Mei He's bum before leaving.

Zhang Mei He noticed the couple, especially Zhou Qing Bai. Her face froze.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai walked away without batting an eye. As if they hadn't seen her. Zhang Mei He pursed her mouth, then turned around and went inside.

"I thought she learned a lesson." Lin Qing He couldn't hold back. She muttered to Zhou Qing Bai.

It can't be that moving out to be alone was to make it convenient for her to pick up customers.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. What was there to say about other people's matter?

However because she was caught in the act tonight, she had completely lost face. Later when Zhang Mei He met Lin Qing He, she would make a detour.

It was when she ran into Zhou Qing Bai alone, she appeared lovely and pitiful as if she was forced to go that path.

Though her body was sold, her heart was pure.

In a blink of an eye, half a month passed.

At the end of June, the results were out. His desired Bei University was no problem.

When the results came out, this kid was still in his hometown. Not back yet. It was Lin Qing He who called and notified him the results.

He requested for his elder brother to fill in the choice form for him. He would only study at Bei University. No need to think about the rest. His choice form was quite simple.

At the same time, the eldest, Zhou Kai welcomed his university graduation ceremony.

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