The men stood and chatted in the yard, while the women went into the main room and sat and chatted.
"Qinghe, when did you come back?"
"Yesterday, it was already dark when I got home, so I didn't come over."
Huang Qinghe put the things he was carrying on the table, "This is the brown sugar and lotus root starch we brought back from outside. We usually drink it with boiled water, which is good for women. There are also some preserved fruits and melon seeds that can be eaten during the Chinese New Year."
Liu Zhi smiled from ear to ear, "I'm coming back from such a far distance. Why would I buy these? I'm not afraid of being tired from carrying them."
"It's not much, just share it with each family."
Yang Xinghua still loves Huang Qinghe, her eldest granddaughter, and holds hands and is reluctant to let go, "Qinghe, how are you and Jiayong doing outside? I see you have lost weight."
Huang Qinghe smiled and replied, "Grandma, don't worry, we are doing well. Working in the factory is much easier than farming."
Yang Xinghua couldn't help but nodded, "That's good. Have you made any money this year?"
"It's not bad. The combined wages of Jiayong and I, after excluding the expenses for shopping and tickets, we have three hundred left."
"Oh, that's a lot."
Yang Xinghua and Liu Zhi both had smiles on their faces. Huang Zhiqiu was also happy for her niece, with a gentle smile on her face.
Huang Qingning held her chin, her eyes sparkling, "Sister, when will you give me a nephew?"
Although Yang Xinghua and Liu Zhi did not speak, judging from their expressions, they were obviously very concerned about this matter.
"Jia Yong and I wanted to have a baby soon, but we never got pregnant. Maybe it's because the fate has not come yet."
Huang Qinghe didn't want to talk more about his own affairs, so he turned the topic to Yun Mo, "Momo, where are you and your cousin-in-law? When do you plan to let your aunt be your grandmother?"
Yun Mo was not shy, and said openly: "It's still early for me, at least after I graduate from college."
Hearing this, except for Huang Qinghe, the other Huang family members were not surprised at all.
With Yunmo's grades, it was a sure thing that she would be admitted to university. Since she was admitted, she would naturally have to study until graduation. She couldn't just run home and give birth to a child in the middle of her studies.
But Huang Qinghe didn't know Yun Mo's actual situation. He was surprised to hear that Yun Mo said she would wait until she graduated from college before having children.
"Then if you don't pass the exam next year, do you have to repeat it? When will you have to wait?"
"Sister, my cousin's grades are very good. There is no way she will fail the exam."
As soon as Huang Qinghe finished speaking, Huang Qingning explained for Yun Mo, "My cousin got 643 points in the final exam!"
Huang Qinghe was shocked.
Although she had not finished elementary school and did not understand the rules of the college entrance examination, she often heard Peng Fang praise pornographic articles.
She remembered that during the Chinese New Year last year, Huang Wen's score was 443, ranking among the top ten in the class, and Peng Fang showed off to everyone.
She also always thought that her cousin Huang Wen was very powerful, but she didn't expect that her cousin's score was a full 200 points higher than Huang Wen!
After the shock, Huang Qinghe looked at Yun Mo with eyes full of admiration and envy.
"Cousin, you have such good grades. You should study more. It doesn't matter if your child is born a few years later. You are still young anyway."
Huang Qingning echoed, "My cousin is only 18 years old this year. Even if she finishes college, she is still not as old as my sister. It will not be too late to consider having a baby by then."
He does not mean that.
Huang Qinghe is 24 years old this year. For a rural married woman, she is really not young.
What's more, she has unspeakable secrets about childbirth, and the pressure and anxiety in her heart can be imagined.
Liu Zhi felt sorry for his eldest daughter and quickly changed the subject, "Qinghe, will you and Jiayong still go out next year?"
Without waiting for Huang Qinghe's reply, Huang Qingning rushed to say: "Sister, why don't you stop going out to work and just follow your aunt in the bamboo weaving factory. Brother is now the workshop director of the bamboo weaving factory.
You and your brother-in-law go to work in a bamboo weaving factory. Not only is it close to home, you can also save a lot of money on the fare."
This is true. She and her husband went to Zhejiang Province to work, and the round-trip fare cost more than 200 yuan every year. Less than half of the money they earned was spent on the fare.
However, she couldn't make the decision about entering the bamboo weaving factory, so she was a little hesitant for a while.
"I have to discuss this matter with Jiayong."
It was already 11 o'clock while we were talking. My daughter and son-in-law only go back to their parents' home once a year, so they must stay for a meal.
Liu Zhi, Yang Xinghua and Huang Zhiqiu went to work in the kitchen. Sisters Huang Qinghe and Huang Qingning, plus Yun Mo, went to the room on the second floor to continue chatting.
Huang Qingning pulled Huang Qinghe to talk about her continued schooling. Yun Mo took the opportunity to go back to the room where she lived and took out the meeting gift prepared for Huang Qingning from the space.
A fine carved silver bracelet.
For a married young woman like Huang Qinghe, a silver bracelet is both substantial and practical. If she encounters any difficulties, she can sell the bracelet to get some money to save her money.
Huang Qinghe was flattered by the silver bracelet given by Yun Mo, "No, this is too expensive, Mo Mo, I can't accept it."
Yun Mo directly put the bracelet on the other person's wrist, "Cousin, this is a little bit of my heart. Take it. In fact, it's not very valuable, about 20 grams."
At the current price of silver, a bracelet of about 20 grams costs about 40 yuan, which is a little more than a month's wages, but it is not affordable at all.
"I am a sister, how can I accept your sister's things?"
"Sister, just accept it and return the gift to your cousin when you have the opportunity in the future."
After Huang Qingning's persuasion, Huang Qinghe put the bracelet away.
"Momo, I heard Qing Ning say that you and your aunt will help her go back to school. Our whole family will remember this kindness in our hearts. When we have the opportunity in the future, we will definitely repay your kindness to you and your aunt.
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"Cousin, don't say that. If it weren't for Huang Yao, Qingning would already be a freshman in high school. What we do is just to make up for past mistakes and regrets."
Speaking of Huang Yao, Huang Qinghe's face showed no anger, but a bit of melancholy.
She and Huang Yao are 6 years apart and grew up together. The 18-year sisterly love cannot be broken off easily.
"How is Huang Yao's life after she returns?"
"It's very good. Everything about food, clothing, housing and transportation is excellent and expensive. She even opened a clothing store before, and the business was very good. She can earn several thousand yuan a month."
After hearing Yun Mo's words, Huang Qinghe suddenly stopped talking.
Since you are living so well, why don't you come back to see everyone? At the very least, you should come back and give an explanation.
After 18 years of raising her, the Huang family did not owe her an adopted daughter a single cent, and even doted on her far more than their own granddaughter.
"Oh, don't talk about her, talk about something happy. Sister, this dress on you is so beautiful. Did you buy it in Zhejiang Province?"
"Well, if you like it, I'll buy one for you next year..."
The three of them talked in the room for a while, and then the sound of a motorcycle came from downstairs.
"Brother and the others must be back!"
Hearing that Huang Yu was back, Huang Qinghe quickly got up and went out.
"sister!"
Seeing Huang Qinghe standing on the corridor, Huang Yuman rushed upstairs happily.