Chapter 560. Go to Hai City in advance
Mrs. Zhang didn't know how much money Zhang Mei Lian made every month. She asked about it, but Zhang Mei Lian didn't say.
Before, she was always a miser. Now she was so generous, it must definitely be profitable.
If the stock was stopped, then she would definitely come home and make a ruckus. Don't even think about giving maternal family 20 yuan each month in the future.
As for reporting on Lin Qing He for over-birthing, a bad idea.
Mrs. Zhang, who had always considered things based on reality, persuaded old Madam Zhang. Old Madam Zhang was very angry, but it was about her daughter's clothing store. She really didn't dare to mess around.
During the New Year last year, Xu Sheng Qiang gave her a red envelope of fifty yuan!
Although old Zhang Family was threatened by Lin Qing He, Lin Qing He wasn't relieved. She couldn't trust old Zhang Family's character. Of course, also partially due to her belly. Currently, her belly wasn't obvious yet, but she will soon begin to show.
At that time, it couldn't be hidden. So when Zhou Qing Bai came back, Lin Qing He told him about it.
Zhou Qing Bai's expression sank.
"They were frightened by me and won't find trouble for the time being. Still,
you have to speed up your schedule for the Hai City trip." Lin Qing He
stated.
"I will arrange it tomorrow and go over the day after tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
He was going to Hai City. The dumpling shop wasn't going open because both brothers have to attend classes and weren't free.
While Aunt Ma meekly asked if she could managed the dumplings shop for him instead.
"Auntie, you know that this dumpling shop is for Qing Bai to pass the time." Lin Qing He said.
"I know. Just during the time you are out. When you come back, I will return the shop to you to handle it yourself and continue my employment. Otherwise this time will be too wasteful." Aunt Ma responded.
After all, she knew the dumpling shop business. It was really good. What a pity not to open the shop?
"The kind of dumplings I make is the kind of dumplings you make, Auntie." Zhou Qing Bai spoke.
"That's for sure. I won't dishonor this brand!" Aunt Ma nodded.
"If it’s someone else, I won't be willing. Since it's Auntie, it’s a different matter. Duration of our absence, the dumpling shop will be opened by you. You can use all the things here. As for the rent, let’s take five yuan a month. You can give it to Second." Lin Qing He said.
"Seven yuan a month." Aunt Ma hurriedly responded. Five yuan was too cheap.
"Five yuan." Lin Qing He maintained, "Don't fight with me on this, Auntie."
Aunt Ma said embarrassedly: "Alright then. You can go to Hai City and nurture the baby. Don't worry about it here."
Lin Qing He nodded.
Although there were a lot of shops here, Lin Qing He wasn't worried at all. Her second and third son can handle the situation. Moreover, Ma Cheng Min's management was personally taught by her. The workers under her hand can proceed as normal. It can't go work anywhere.
It was only when Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and Gang Zi came back together did they hear about this matter.
"Leave so soon?" Zhou Gui Lai frowned.
"Can't be helped. Old Zhang Family from next door found out. That a group of people with insecure mouth. So we have to go ahead of time." Lin Qing He replied.
It wasn't too surprising that old Madam Zhang would suspect that she was pregnant. After all, they were neighbors.
Speaking of which, the school was really good to her. They didn't know that she was pregnant, but still let her lived in the house even after her resignation. The principal personally talked to her and let her rest for a year before coming back.
Lin Qing He didn't know if he knew. She treated it like he didn't know.
Actually, the principal did know. Old Wang had went over and given him a heads-up. That was why they could continued to live here. Lin Qing He said resignation, but in fact it was almost a temporary suspension.
As for the matter of over-birth, as long as it wasn't brought up in the open to him, he'll treated as if he didn't know. Who an say anything?
When Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and Gang Zi heard that it was old Zhang causing trouble, they were angry.
"What is there to be angry about? We're going over in the end. Just ahead of time." Lin Qing He didn't mind very much and said: "You can solve your meal by yourself in the future. The dumpling shop will temporarily taken over by Aunt Ma. You can go eat at your grandparent's place."
Si Ni, who lives in the dumpling shop, didn't need to move. She can continue to live there. Aunt Ma won't go up on the second floor.
"There's no need for Mom to tell us. However, where are you and Dad going? We can't be at ease." Zhou Gui Lai said.
"We don't need you to worry." Lin Qing He responded.
After informing the children at home, Zhou Qing Bai went to tell Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, Zhou Xiao Mei, and Su Da Lin the next day.
Lin Qing He made a trip to Mother Weng's side.
"What? Going to Hai City so soon?" Mother Weng blurted.
Lin Qing He had told her about her plan to go to Hai City, so she knew. But what month was it now?
"Can't be helped. That terrible neighbor got sharp eyes and had noticed. So I can only go over in advance." Lin Qing He explained.
"That wretched family. If they dare to speak out, just cut off her daughter's goods!" Mother Weng said.
She was so close to Lin Qing He, so Lin Qing He naturally wanted to give her a heads up. So Mother Weng knew the virtues of old Zhang Family and also knew that Xu Sheng Qiang had married their daughter.
"I threatened them like that yesterday. However, in a month, the pregnancy length isn't small. Better to leave early." Lin Qing He responded.
"Once you're there, it'll be an unfamiliar place." Mother Weng frowned.
"It's okay. Qing Bai is with me. He's taking care of everything. I don't need to worry about anything." Lin Qing He said calmly.
"When's the departure?" Mother Weng asked.
"Qing Bai will go there first tomorrow. Once he settle things, he'll come and bring me over." Lin Qing He answered.
Mother Weng said: "This is better. Saves you from running around. However, got to choose a good location. Best that it's close to the hospital."
"Qing Bai had said the same thing." Lin Qing He nodded and chatted with Mother Weng for a while before she return.
At home, Zhou Xiao Mei was waiting. She rushed over after hearing her fourth brother's words.
"Why did you come here?" Lin Qing He said.
"I'm so mad. Those rotten eggs from next door!" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.
Lin Qing He smiled: "They didn't say anything."
"When Mother knew, she was extremely infuriated and scolded Sheng Qiang a good bit over there." Zhou Xiao Mei told.
Mother Zhou was really mad this time. She directly scolded old Zhang's family for their lack of virtue. Rotten apples. She said that relatives in the distance can't compare to close neighbors. It is really bad luck to be neighbors with such neighbors!
Among them, Xu Sheng Qiang was also cursed at by Mother Zhou.
"Second and Third will have to eat with you in the future. Tell them to pay living expenses accordingly." Lin Qing He told.
"Is this worth talking about it?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded: "When you go to Hai City, you have to take care of yourself, Fourth Sister-in-law. This is the daughter my fourth brother looked forward to. If you have anything to do, do order him to do it. Don't make yourself tired."
"I will arrange it tomorrow and go over the day after tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
He was going to Hai City. The dumpling shop wasn't going open because both brothers have to attend classes and weren't free.
While Aunt Ma meekly asked if she could managed the dumplings shop for him instead.
"Auntie, you know that this dumpling shop is for Qing Bai to pass the time." Lin Qing He said.
"I know. Just during the time you are out. When you come back, I will return the shop to you to handle it yourself and continue my employment. Otherwise this time will be too wasteful." Aunt Ma responded.
After all, she knew the dumpling shop business. It was really good. What a pity not to open the shop?
"The kind of dumplings I make is the kind of dumplings you make, Auntie." Zhou Qing Bai spoke.
"That's for sure. I won't dishonor this brand!" Aunt Ma nodded.
"If it’s someone else, I won't be willing. Since it's Auntie, it’s a different matter. Duration of our absence, the dumpling shop will be opened by you. You can use all the things here. As for the rent, let’s take five yuan a month. You can give it to Second." Lin Qing He said.
"Seven yuan a month." Aunt Ma hurriedly responded. Five yuan was too cheap.
"Five yuan." Lin Qing He maintained, "Don't fight with me on this, Auntie."
Aunt Ma said embarrassedly: "Alright then. You can go to Hai City and nurture the baby. Don't worry about it here."
Lin Qing He nodded.
Although there were a lot of shops here, Lin Qing He wasn't worried at all. Her second and third son can handle the situation. Moreover, Ma Cheng Min's management was personally taught by her. The workers under her hand can proceed as normal. It can't go work anywhere.
It was only when Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and Gang Zi came back together did they hear about this matter.
"Leave so soon?" Zhou Gui Lai frowned.
"Can't be helped. Old Zhang Family from next door found out. That a group of people with insecure mouth. So we have to go ahead of time." Lin Qing He replied.
It wasn't too surprising that old Madam Zhang would suspect that she was pregnant. After all, they were neighbors.
Speaking of which, the school was really good to her. They didn't know that she was pregnant, but still let her lived in the house even after her resignation. The principal personally talked to her and let her rest for a year before coming back.
Lin Qing He didn't know if he knew. She treated it like he didn't know.
Actually, the principal did know. Old Wang had went over and given him a heads-up. That was why they could continued to live here. Lin Qing He said resignation, but in fact it was almost a temporary suspension.
As for the matter of over-birth, as long as it wasn't brought up in the open to him, he'll treated as if he didn't know. Who an say anything?
When Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and Gang Zi heard that it was old Zhang causing trouble, they were angry.
"What is there to be angry about? We're going over in the end. Just ahead of time." Lin Qing He didn't mind very much and said: "You can solve your meal by yourself in the future. The dumpling shop will temporarily taken over by Aunt Ma. You can go eat at your grandparent's place."
Si Ni, who lives in the dumpling shop, didn't need to move. She can continue to live there. Aunt Ma won't go up on the second floor.
"There's no need for Mom to tell us. However, where are you and Dad going? We can't be at ease." Zhou Gui Lai said.
"We don't need you to worry." Lin Qing He responded.
After informing the children at home, Zhou Qing Bai went to tell Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, Zhou Xiao Mei, and Su Da Lin the next day.
Lin Qing He made a trip to Mother Weng's side.
"What? Going to Hai City so soon?" Mother Weng blurted.
Lin Qing He had told her about her plan to go to Hai City, so she knew. But what month was it now?
"Can't be helped. That terrible neighbor got sharp eyes and had noticed. So I can only go over in advance." Lin Qing He explained.
"That wretched family. If they dare to speak out, just cut off her daughter's goods!" Mother Weng said.
She was so close to Lin Qing He, so Lin Qing He naturally wanted to give her a heads up. So Mother Weng knew the virtues of old Zhang Family and also knew that Xu Sheng Qiang had married their daughter.
"I threatened them like that yesterday. However, in a month, the pregnancy length isn't small. Better to leave early." Lin Qing He responded.
"Once you're there, it'll be an unfamiliar place." Mother Weng frowned.
"It's okay. Qing Bai is with me. He's taking care of everything. I don't need to worry about anything." Lin Qing He said calmly.
"When's the departure?" Mother Weng asked.
"Qing Bai will go there first tomorrow. Once he settle things, he'll come and bring me over." Lin Qing He answered.
Mother Weng said: "This is better. Saves you from running around. However, got to choose a good location. Best that it's close to the hospital."
"Qing Bai had said the same thing." Lin Qing He nodded and chatted with Mother Weng for a while before she return.
At home, Zhou Xiao Mei was waiting. She rushed over after hearing her fourth brother's words.
"Why did you come here?" Lin Qing He said.
"I'm so mad. Those rotten eggs from next door!" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.
Lin Qing He smiled: "They didn't say anything."
"When Mother knew, she was extremely infuriated and scolded Sheng Qiang a good bit over there." Zhou Xiao Mei told.
Mother Zhou was really mad this time. She directly scolded old Zhang's family for their lack of virtue. Rotten apples. She said that relatives in the distance can't compare to close neighbors. It is really bad luck to be neighbors with such neighbors!
Among them, Xu Sheng Qiang was also cursed at by Mother Zhou.
"Second and Third will have to eat with you in the future. Tell them to pay living expenses accordingly." Lin Qing He told.
"Is this worth talking about it?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded: "When you go to Hai City, you have to take care of yourself, Fourth Sister-in-law. This is the daughter my fourth brother looked forward to. If you have anything to do, do order him to do it. Don't make yourself tired."
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Haizz such a rotten family, trying to mix up the good apples
ReplyDeleteReally feel bad for all 1980-2015 couples who had to hide just because they wanted to have kids. I think 1 child is too strict. And we all know between female and male, what gender will be preferred for that 1 child. I watched a documentary, and a chinese professor said that govt doesnt care about female infanticide, but they only care when they realize men cant find a wife (because male child is preferred, causing gender imbalance)
ReplyDeleteOh my God that gave me the chills :(
DeleteThere was a documentary about it. People who had unwanted girl children just abandoned them on the side of the road. They didn't look back later if the child was abducted, trafficked, died on the street or worse.
DeleteEveryone knew about it but ignored it.
Another good video to watch is ‘A Lack of Women in Asia’ by DW a German public broadcast company where they talk about how American and European powers used financial and other coercion techniques to encourage Asian countries to control their population, in the fears that exploding population overseas would affect Western prosperity. While these racist old white men were encouraging abortions in Asia (and now Africa), women in the US were rallying for abortion rights denied by the US government. In fact, the UN FPA awarded the two leaders in China and India for their population control efforts.
Delete@Anonymous Wow, that's a good new perspective of the history.
DeleteMy country also very active in persuading (making propaganda for) our citizens and civilian to get family planning (2 children per couple) some decades ago. But, it's more focused in the usage of contraceptives and how some (dubious "morally") people would "pregnant/over birth"- shaming the other. Abortion has been generally illegal. Even now, the only legal abortion is if it's harmful for the mother and there's a list of terms and conditions for it. The propaganda isn't as intense nowadays because most of the current young adults and productive adults have self-awareness to get family planning on their own.
Thanks for the chapter.
ReplyDeleteHow shtty must your life be to get joy from reporting your neighbors, wow
ReplyDeletesigh. what a troublesome arc.
ReplyDeleteI am actually surprised that they didn't just went over basically as soon as they knew. In the early stages of pregnancy the government could even force an abortion, and every person who knows is a risk, but here even the school director, the hospital staff and and like two dozen people in the friends and family circle are in the know. Better move to Hai city early and pretend it's their first child when going to the hospital for checkups, while avoiding close contact with basically everyone. You're playing with your daughters life, not a childs game.
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