Departing in the morning, it took a whole day on the road to reach the provincial capital.
In addition, there was another unexpected thing, that is, Zhang Qiaoer was very motion sick, and she vomited all the way. Jiahui couldn't help but feel a little guilty for letting an old man follow her.
On the way, Meixiang took care of Zhang Qiaoer, Jiahui took care of Fangfang, Donglin and Donglai were in charge of watching Yingbao’s black eggs, and the other was in charge of looking after things. The whole family was a little dizzy. When the car arrived at the destination, everyone followed. Take a breath.
"Oh my god, I'm finally here."
When Zhang Qiaoer got out of the car, her legs were unsteady and she was trembling. Mei Xiang supported her.
Jiahui walked over to Fangfang with her arms in her arms and asked concerned, "Mom, how are you doing? I'm really sorry for making you suffer with us."
In good conscience, it is not easy for a mother-in-law to follow her into the city, not to mention this era, even in the 21st century, there are still many elderly people who are unwilling to leave their hometowns to live in the city.
Of course, Jiahui also knew that her mother-in-law was willing to endure this hardship not for herself but for a few children, and also because she knew that when Jiahui persuaded her, she focused on talking about black eggs going to school.
It is difficult to say that the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is difficult, but it is also easy to say. It is to give the mother-in-law enough respect, no matter what she says, put her husband and children first. A daughter-in-law must understand that a daughter-in-law is a daughter-in-law, and she is an outsider in her husband's family. While being self-reliant and self-improving, don't take yourself too much as a green onion, so that the relationship will be easier to get along with.
Zhang Qiaoer was not very comfortable physically and mentally at first, but when her daughter-in-law said this, she felt embarrassed to say anything, and waved her hands, "It's nothing, just let me take it easy."
Jiahui smiled, then turned to ask Zhao Donglin, "Is it far away to live? It's really inconvenient for us to carry so many things, why don't we find a place to eat first?"
Zhao Donglin raised his wrist to check the time, shook his head and said, "It's getting late, we can't get on the bus if it's late, let's work harder, go and settle down first."
Since Zhao Donglin said so, Jiahui naturally has no objection, after all, Zhao Donglin has been here before and knows the way, and the others are coming to the provincial capital for the first time and have little experience.
Another one, she was just taking care of the children, not as good as the two brothers carrying luggage and picking baskets along the way.
Several people walked to the bus stop with their children's luggage and waited for about 20 minutes for the bus passing Wudong University. When they got on the bus, they were "viewed differently" by other passengers because they were carrying baskets. Meixiang was still a little girl, she was a little embarrassed to receive such "attention" for the first time, her face turned red as she grabbed the corner of her clothes, while Jiahui was much more at ease, turning a blind eye to those strange eyes.
If it was before time-traveling, she might think it was a shameful thing. After going through time-traveling, this era, and the day-to-day life in the countryside, Jiahui's mentality naturally changed.
Poverty does not mean inferiority. Although they look full of rural flavor and are out of tune with this city, they are using their own efforts to change their destiny. I believe that in the near future, they will be able to get rid of poverty, and they will no longer be able to talk because of their clothes. Well, ridiculed.
There are several seats on the bus, Jiahui lets Zhang Qiaoer sit down first, and herself, Meixiang and their children also sit down.
Zhang Qiaoer started to feel dizzy and nauseous again as soon as she got in the car. Zhao Donglin opened the window for her and asked her to breathe air through the window.
A middle-aged woman sitting next to Zhang Qiaoer rolled her eyes in disgust, and said something, because it was far away, Jiahui didn't hear it, and only noticed that Zhao Donglin turned her head after looking at the woman .
The car drove for about a quarter of an hour, and they got off at the "Wudong University" station.
Wudong University is the highest university in Wudong Province, with a history of hundreds of years. Even in the 21st century, although Wudong University is not as good as Peking University and Tsinghua University, it is still one of the top ten universities in China.
The majestic and simple school gate is about ten meters wide. Two huge stone lions are intimidating to the left and right. Their eyes pass through the iron gate and look into the school. It seems that there is no end in sight. Just one glance at Zhang Qiaoer gives birth to awe. Mei Xiang and Zhao Donglin also Same, one is regretting that he failed to get into Wudong, and the other is envious of his eldest brother and sister-in-law who can study in such a school full of cultural atmosphere.
There are four brothers and sisters in the family, the eldest brother and the younger sister are all promising, and the elder sister is too old to mention. As a younger brother, he doesn't even have the courage to try, so now, he can only watch enviously, but he can't get such a reward. an honor.
Thinking of Shitou's words before coming here, Zhao Donghe felt guilty for the first time.
Shitou said, Dad, why do all my brothers and sisters go to the city and I stay in the country alone
A child without a mother already owes him a lot, but now because of his lack of self-improvement, his child does not even have the opportunity to study in the city. He feels that he is not worthy of being a father.
"This school is really big, you can't see the end at a glance."
My son and daughter-in-law will study in this school in the future, and I feel honored just thinking about it!
Feeling his mother's relief, Zhao Donglin pointed to the distance and said, "Mom, the house we rent is just behind the school."
*****
Shen Nianru looked at Yingbao in Zhao Donglin's arms, cute and cute, and Fang Fang in Jiahui's arms, who was white and chubby like a good fortune boy, with two round eyes that seemed to be able to talk, her heart suddenly softened into a ball.
When she was young, she was busy with her career, and neglected to take care of her daughter. When her daughter grew up, something happened again. She owed her daughter all her life. When she saw such a small doll, she thought of her daughter Dian Dian When I got older, my eyes started to get sore.
Seeing them carrying their burdens and bringing pots and pans, Shen Nianru did not show any surprise in his eyes. During the years when he was sent down, he lived in a cowshed, ate bad food, and suffered all kinds of hardships. The most frightening thing is those bad elements who take the opportunity to cause trouble and divide and vent their anger. And those simple villagers sometimes see them as pitiful, but instead help them under pressure from time to time, so seeing the Zhao family, Shen Nianru feels kind in his heart.
"Hi, I'm Zhao Donglin's wife, and my name is Dong Jiahui."
"Oh, good, this daughter-in-law is really handsome."
Isn't that right, even though she got married and had a baby, she still looks very young, in her early twenties, with a braided braid, a smile on her face, a faint cicada, and a small dimple at the corner of her mouth.
"This is my mother-in-law, Zhang Qiaoer, she got dizzy from the car all day today, and she is not feeling well."
"I've already cleaned up the house. The three rooms in the front are for you to live in, and the two rooms in the back belong to our old couple. I also asked someone to open a small door on the side, so I won't disturb you normally."
"Auntie, what you said is too outlandish. We should bother you. After Dong Lin went back and told me, I said that we met a noble person. Such a good house, why did we meet you?" It's up."
Shen Zhiru always had a smile on her face. The more she looked at Jiahui, the more she liked her. This girl is handsome and has a sweet mouth. She never forgets to take her children with her when she goes to school, which shows that she is a good mother who is responsible for her children. She has a good relationship with her mother-in-law , indicating that it is not unreasonable to behave in the world.
People's eyes are sometimes as simple as that. Whatever is pleasing to the eye is good, but whatever is not pleasing to the eye is bad.
After exchanging pleasantries, Shen Nianru left and went back to the backyard, leaving time for them to tidy up.
"By the way, have you eaten yet? If you haven't eaten, I have rice, noodles, and a la carte. I'll bring them to you and cook the rice first."
They really didn't have time to eat, and they were very grateful to hear that Shen Nianru was so thoughtful.
"Thank you so much, we really didn't bother to eat."
Shen Nianru took a small bag of flour from the backyard, as well as potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Jiahui made a noodle soup and sent them a bowl.
"This noodle soup tastes like what I ate when I was a child. I didn't expect your wife to cook so well."
"She is really good at cooking, and she is meticulous."
"Well, it can be seen that the children are all cleaned up."
She had stayed in the countryside, and the children in the countryside were all like mud monkeys, and their clothes were not very elegant, but the three children of the Zhao family were different, they were clean and tidy, and they were very sensible.
"These three are all yours?"
"How old is Jiahui, I think you are no longer young."
It looks like she is six or seven years old, but Jiahui looks like she is only in her early twenties. It is possible that she got married and had children in her teens.
"Heidan and Yingbao were born by my ex-wife."
"ah?"
Shen Nianru really never thought that there was something hidden in it,
"Have you been divorced? You are not a soldier."
Military marriages are protected by law, so it's possible that they were mistaken, this Zhao Donglin is a Chen Shimei who doesn't want to change.
"My ex-wife is an educated youth who went to the countryside. I don't know what happened three years ago, because I wanted to divorce me when I returned to the city. At that time, I was still in the army. Maybe I had a lot of self-esteem. Seeing her insistence, I agreed. After the divorce, I was afraid that there would be no children at home. Take care of me, I will leave the army and go back to my hometown, our teacher thinks it is a pity for me to leave the army like this, so he changed my job for me."
Zhao Donglin lightly talked about the divorce, Shen Nianru Zhong Daomin has life experience after all, and knows that things are not that simple.
"Then Jiahui is your daughter-in-law?"
"Yes, I didn't want to delay others by getting married, but the family thought it would be wrong not to look for her. I chose Jiahui myself. She is also poor. When I returned to my hometown, she had just been driven back to her mother's house by her ex-husband's family. "
The old couple looked at each other, but they didn't expect Jiahui to be divorced too.
"Why, I think Jiahui is a pretty good girl."
"Being married for three years without having a child, everyone said she couldn't have one. Three things that are unfilial are having no offspring."
Shen Nianru shook her head and sighed, there are such foolish people.
"Then the combination of the two of you is just right."
They are all excellent young people, they have all suffered the hardships of life, and they all have good temperaments, which are more suitable than the previous marriage.
This also reflects the saying that the husband and wife can live well only if they are like-minded.
"I think this one is okay, and the days when they come to us are quite lively."
"as long as you are happy."
Seeing that his wife was in a better mood, Zhong Daomin also felt that the idea that suddenly flashed to him was good.
"This noodle soup is really delicious, but don't eat too much. If you eat too much, you should accumulate food at night."
For a long time, the two of them were often hungry. The old man was afraid that she would not have enough to eat, so he always hid his own share for her to eat, and his stomach was starved. Now he can't be hungry or full, and every meal is six percent full.
Simple tea and light meals are also a blessing. Now that women are gone, I will leave the rest of my life to the school and the society to cultivate more useful talents.
After crossing, Jiahui finally used the bathroom, which has a simple sink, a squatting pit for flushing, and a cubicle with a shower curtain for taking a shower. She took a shower happily, It seems to have washed away all the discomfort and inner haze after crossing, and is full of hope for the future life.
Yingbao happily ran around the house. This place is too new for her. There is no soil, there are a few pots of roses in the corner, and there is no small river. But my father said that there is a small park nearby, and I can take her there during the day tomorrow. to play.
"It's nice to be in the city, but I'm not used to it."
Cooking in my hometown can be done with a fire, but what kind of gas stove is used for cooking in the city, and it is said that the gas stove will explode if it is not used well, which scares her so much that she dare not even cook.
There is also the toilet, so squatting is too tiring, the water is rushing, and I heard that the tap water costs money, it is like eating and drinking.
Of course, Zhang Qiaoer didn't tell her daughter-in-law, but her own daughter.
"Mom, you should live in peace first. People think that they can't enjoy the blessings in the city. My sister-in-law is also for the good of her nephews and nieces. She said that tomorrow she will go to find a school for Hei Dan to borrow. Studying in the city is not better than in the country. Well, in the future, Heidan will be admitted to a good university, and if he makes money, he will buy food and drink for you, a grandma, and I am so envious of others."
Zhang Qiaoer laughed, and then sighed after laughing. If it wasn't for her grandson, how could she have suffered this? She also complained about her daughter-in-law at the beginning, so why didn't she refuse to leave the child at home, fearing that they would not be able to take care of her
But the daughter-in-law said that left-behind children are not good, and it will affect the children's mental health.
She doesn't understand what mental health is. Anyway, let your son and daughter-in-law do as they please. You are not afraid of suffering. As long as the children are useful and can live a good life, these hardships are not in vain.
This day, Jiahui didn't go to bed until midnight. There were three rooms in the front yard. She and Zhao Donglin took one room with them. Zhao Donghe was here today. Going back to the river, there is Zhang Qiaoer's Heidan room and Meixiang Yingbao's room.
The next day, Zhang Qiaoer got up just after dawn. She wanted to make breakfast, but she didn't know how to make a gas stove, so she had to light coal pellets to light the stove.
There was no rice at home, and she didn't know where to buy it, so she kneaded the leftover noodles to make pancakes.
Zhao Donglin was the second one to get up, and it looked like his mother had already lit the stove.
"The house is also every meter, and I don't know how to use that stove, so let's just make do with it."
There is a market in the east, I'll go see if there is any breakfast for sale.
Zhang Qiaoer hurriedly stopped her, "What are you doing with that money? You can just eat what you can. What else do you have to eat? Hey, everything in this city costs money. I really can't live a day."
If I knew it earlier, I would carry a bag of rice from home.
"Mom, it's okay. When we start school, we can buy food from school. School food is generally cheap."
Zhang Qiaoer just complained a few words, and didn't really mean to blame anyone, but she had something in her heart, and she couldn't hold back if she didn't let her say it.
Jiahui slept a little longer today, and her mother-in-law had already prepared dinner after she got up.
"Let's eat. If there is no rice at home, there is no porridge. Drink some boiled water."
After breakfast, Zhao Donglin and Jiahui went out with the children, and had to buy back the things they needed at home.