"National Day, why did you buy so much again? You're really something, didn't I say this before? When you come home, there's no need to buy things, you're about to have a child, so you should save money properly. Don't waste it. If you ask me, it's not good that you don't have parents around. Look at these yellow croakers, they're expensive."
Mrs. Zhou was a factory flower in her youth, famous for being articulate and skilled in dealing with people. Although she was saying such deferring words, she accepted things without hesitation at all. Initially, she married the promising factory accountant Mr. Zhou with her beauty and the identity of a poor rural girl. Her current mind is all about calculating how to scoop her daughter's money into her own family.
"Er Ya, why are you, you silly girl, not saying anything? How about letting Mom help you save aside from the living expenses each month. By the time the child grows up and you need to buy a house, I'm just worried for you young couple, not planning."
Mrs. Zhou held tightly in her hands, still muttering to herself: this silly girl, spending so much money on things, might as well give money directly.
"Haha, are you sure I still have money? I've been working for 2 years, half of my monthly salary is given to you, the betrothal gift money depleted our savings as a small couple, and the car we bought last year was using the down payment." Zhou Jiao said to Mrs. Zhou ambiguously.
"Alright, old woman. Why are you worrying about the child again? Didn't we agree not to interfere with the kids' things? Xiao Zhang, don't listen to your mom, come in quickly." Mr. Zhou, Zhou Dafu quickly interrupted.
He's smarter than his wife. The young son-in-law is filial to them for his daughter's sake, otherwise, who would care about the old woman? Besides, you can't let the daughter stand at the door with her big belly.
Not letting her in, still obsessing over money. Silly! Money issues can be dealt with slowly. Tomorrow, when everyone gathers together, think about it, under the public eye, the two son-in-laws can't refuse.
A peaceful night, Zhou Jiao saw that her sister-in-law returned to her mother's house and did not return last night, and her little brother was not seen at home either. It seems that if this couple will not lack money to spend, not even an inkling of them will be seen. But these have nothing to do with her, she's too lazy to speak up.
Maybe it's because of pregnancy, Zhou Jiao woke up in the morning at 9 o'clock already. Her side was empty, Zhang Guoqing presumably went downstairs to help early.
She opened the door and slowly went downstairs.
At that time, the downstairs was in chaos and ruckus. Women laughing loudly, children playing and crying, while the eldest brother-in-law and Zhang Guoqing were receiving guests at the door. With people coming and going, Zhou Jiao was more afraid of being bumped into, hurting the child in her belly, standing at the staircase hesitating for a moment.
Zhang Guoqing, standing at the door, as if sensing something, turned his head and saw his wife. He quickly ran over to hold her and led her downstairs to the small neighboring living room for breakfast.
"Did you sleep well? You eat a bit first. I'll go see if there is any breakfast, snacks? After you eat, don't go out. Today there are many people, kids running around everywhere, it's not good if they hit your stomach.
Be good, stay in the small living room with peace of mind, later I'll let Big Sister and Xiao Kang accompany you, you can watch TV first." Zhang Guoqing advised in a low voice.
Busy from dawn till now, the family's little brother-in-law was no help either. Since they're here, as son-in-laws, they can only help organize and see what's missing around. Clearly, the big tables for guests should be seated tightly, but now it's alright, the family planned for two tables.
Really don't know what the mother-in-law and father-in-law are thinking? Guessing to take advantage, his father-in-law and mother-in-law seem to be going out all the way, not fearing shame.
Early in the morning, he and elder brother-in-law drove around buying. It's all about spending money and running errands, next time definitely straight to the hotel.
"Okay, I'll just be here. You rest a bit, don't you see beside you and brother-in-law, all others just lounging around waiting to eat? Really don't think the son-in-law is a visiting guest, still being tossed around. Not their own son, really no heartache. See next time when my dad has a big birthday if I'll come so early." Zhou Jiao busily pulled Zhang Guoqing to sit down, poured a cup of water for him. Heart aching so much, really angry and anxious, is there anyone doing things like this? He's silly, contributing both money and effort.
Summing up, Zhou Jiao still wants to say: "Later when you go out, take your brother-in-law out for a walk, inside the house will just have you two. And also you, really think yourself to be iron-man, later you'll have to drive, didn't rest well last night."
Very soon, the noon birthday banquet began, fitting into three tables. According to the procedure, those giving gifts, those giving blessings, Zhou Jiao along with her two sisters spent over 5,000 dollars on gold necklaces as per customs.
However, with all the eating and drinking, it's still quite lively, and the atmosphere is good. Her grandparents, uncles and aunts were sitting at the main table, no one knows who started, began to intensely praise the two sons-in-law.