"Yo, Liuzi, you and your daughter-in-law have also gone to the county town to buy New Year's goods today. Why don't you go by truck with you guys? That's a lot easier."
Seeing Jiang Liu come back with his daughter-in-law and a large bag hanging on his bicycle, the villagers who saw him asked with a smile.
"No, I didn't go here to buy New Year's goods specially."
Jiang Liu laughed and stopped the car. After whispering a few words in his wife's ear, he took out a large amount of candy from one of the packages and distributed it to the villagers he encountered.
"What candy for no reason?"
The candy Jiang Liu bought was high-end, and the villagers were a little embarrassed with the candy bars. At the same time, some monks were confused.
"Xiuxiu is pregnant, and I'm still pregnant with two. Uncle, aunt, I'm going to be a father. You can take these happy candies. When my cub is full moon, I'll treat everyone to a drink."
Jiang Liu is just like a silly dad now, the corners of his smiling mouth are grinning to the bottom of his ears, and his joy is beyond words.
"I'm pregnant, doesn't it mean that you can't give birth?"
This is big news, and the villagers are both surprised and delighted.
The words they blurted out were not to doubt Xu Xiuxiu's loyalty. After all, everyone knew that the other party was a human being. In addition, the countryside was so big. If a young daughter-in-law had any troubles, the gossip villagers would be able to spread the wind and rain all over the city immediately. Especially now that Jiang Liu is still a big benefactor and a good person recognized by everyone, it makes no sense that his wife did something wrong to him, but the villagers don't even know about it.
"It's not that I can't have a baby, the doctor said, but it's more difficult to have a baby. In addition, I didn't eat well before and I had to do a lot of work, so I couldn't have a baby. I also checked it carefully today. The doctor said that I have been healthy for half a year They were well raised, and they made up for the losses they had lost in the past, but the doctor also said that this time Xiuxiu was able to conceive a child. wishes."
Jiang Liu said for a while: "I also have to thank my uncles and aunts for the chickens, ducks and geese that are sent. Even if you have money, you may not be able to buy such good things. We can keep our bodies healthy. The elders help me to flow. Son will not forget."
His expression was so sincere that the elders holding the candy didn't know what to say, so they could only keep waving their hands.
They sent things to Jiang Liu's house to thank Jiang Liu for what he had done for the people in the village. Strictly speaking, the original intention was to repay his gratitude, but at this moment Jiang Liu's words made people feel comfortable, and at the same time felt in their hearts. The couple was able to conceive a child thanks to their small contribution. Subconsciously, they became a lot closer to the unborn child.
"It's a big happy event for the two children. Our production team, and even our commune, haven't heard the news that someone has two children at a time for many years. You see that you didn't have children in the early years. also made up.”
An old man said with a smile: "And I see that the two children are lucky, otherwise why would I rush to the belly of your wife when the conditions are good at home, it shows that this baby is born to enjoy happiness, it is a great blessing ."
The old man's remarks were unanimously approved by everyone. Although Jiang Liu is not a man of mountains or water, everyone has a rough estimate of his family background at this time. It is absolutely not an exaggeration to praise him as the richest man in the commune.
These two children are now devoting themselves to their home, and they are still looking forward to the baby bump that they have been looking forward to for ten years, can they not enjoy the happiness
"But since you are pregnant with two children, the house you two live in is not big enough, especially if you have two boys, you have to prepare a house for the children to get married and marry in the future. A piece of homestead was approved there, and the house was built before the child was born."
This makes sense. When the family was separated, Jiang Liu was divided into two rooms in the west wing. Now one room serves as a bedroom and dining room, and the other room has been transformed into a kitchen and utility room. When the two children are born After that, a house of this size is obviously not enough to live in.
Even if the child can squeeze a kang head with his parents before the age of three or four, and barely live together, but Jiang Liu is not short of money now, why should he live such a tight life.
"Uncle is right, I think so too. After I send Xiuxiu home to rest, I will go to the uncle to discuss it, but if the house is to be repaired, I will inevitably ask the uncles and aunts to help me and trouble everyone. son."
Jiang Liu also discussed this matter with his wife on the way back. In fact, according to the money they have saved now, it's not a problem to build a small and spacious building, but he was worried that it was too eye-catching. Before he knew he had children, The couple planned to build a house for a year and a half.
Now the plan can't keep up with the changes. When I have a child, I have two more. Now I can't live in this small house.
So on the coming car, the two discussed the matter of applying for the homestead to be moved from the old house, and planned to finish this matter before the birth of the child.
"It's not a hassle. As long as you are ready to order food and wine, we will build your house strong and bright in less than two months."
I don't know if it's because of the relationship with foreigners, but everyone thinks that Jiang Liu's speech is getting better and better now, and he didn't say anything flattering, but it's comfortable to hear.
However, what they said just now was not entirely because Jiang Liu spoke well, but now that the construction of houses in the village is done by the neighbors and relatives. The main family provides meals and does not require wages. Yes, it doesn't matter who takes advantage of who.
It took a few years for the trend of paying labor teams to build houses. At least now, building houses in rural areas does not require excessive labor costs except for the expenditure of materials.
"Good wine and good food are a must. When the house is built, I will give everyone a red envelope."
Although the local customs are like this, Jiang Liu still does not plan to let the villagers do white labor. First, he is not short of money, and secondly, because the times have changed, he does not need to deduct this thing, and when he brings up this matter in the future , which makes him feel disrespectful.
But at this time, no one took the red envelope in Jiang Liu's mouth to heart, and he promised with a smile that his house would be built quickly and well.
*****
The news that Jiang Liu's daughter-in-law was pregnant with twins spread throughout the entire production team like growing wings, and even the people living around got the news.
Wang Xuemei's group is now being crowded out by the villagers, but such a major event has reached their ears for the first time. In addition, they also heard that Jiang Liu was going to build a house and move out of the west wing of the old house.
"It's true, eldest brother, that such a big event didn't come to notify in person, and we had to hear the news from the mouths of others."
Wang Xuemei scratched her ears with jealousy, how could a woman like Xu Xiuxiu deserve to enjoy this great blessing.
In the earlier days, she could still comfort herself, what is the use of Jiang Liu's reunion to earn money, he has no children, and sooner or later the family business he has saved will be given to her to build the army and the party. Now, Xu Xiuxiu is pregnant, The riches and the rich are no longer related to their house.
Thinking that Xu Xiuxiu would be able to live in a brand-new and bright building soon, Wang Xuemei couldn't wait to get rid of the piece of meat in her stomach.
"Pregnant, actually pregnant."
Miao Caifeng didn't see the jealousy in her little daughter-in-law's eyes, and muttered to herself with a very complicated expression.
"It seems that we have treated the boss badly in those years. Now he can have his own children, even if it is two daughters. He is rich now, and it will not be a big deal to recruit a son-in-law in the future."
Jiang Chuangen was smoking a dry tobacco pistol, feeling happy for his eldest son from the bottom of his heart, but at the same time he felt a little guilty.
Similar words didn't just come out of his mouth. In fact, recently, the people on the team often talked about the Jiang family's old past. In their memories, Jiang Liu's life was several times more miserable than what he actually experienced.
Why are they married for ten years and have no children, because they have suffered too many sins and suffered too much.
Why did they become pregnant with a child when they were separated from each other, because finally no one squeezed the fruits of their labor, and they could also eat and clothe themselves and restore their bodies.
This is what everyone said. In the version of countless rumors, Jiang Liu and his wife are poor little cabbage, while Jiang Chuangen and Jiang Hai are the old society landlords who squeezed the poor couple. With the criticism and fighting, their life is probably more difficult, far from being indifferent and alienated now.
But Jiang Chuangen didn't feel uncomfortable about it. He was originally a silent and widowed personality, and the only thing he cared about was the inheritance of his children.
"Didn't they all say that the eldest brother can't give birth, and now the eldest sister is pregnant, I don't know..."
Seeing that her provocative words just now did not arouse dissatisfaction with her parents-in-law, especially her mother-in-law Miao Caifeng, it was as if she had lost her soul. Seeing this, Wang Xuemei rolled her eyes and took another heavy dose of medicine. Tone, framed Xu Xiuxiu for committing adultery.
"Fart, talk nonsense again, my mother will tear your mouth."
Miao Caifeng, who was still wandering in the past, suddenly jumped up, looked at her little daughter-in-law sullenly and said.
Although she always despised the eldest daughter-in-law who looked fortunately, but Miao Caifeng still trusts her character, no matter what, she is pregnant with her grandchildren at the moment, it is very likely Still the only son of her son Jiang Liu, no matter how much Miao Caifeng resented that son, she would not allow the younger daughter-in-law to talk nonsense.
"I don't want to hear these words a second time."
After warning the youngest daughter-in-law, seeing that she could not hang on her face, Miao Caifeng restrained her expression and said a few soft words: "Now I have also given the money for the dredging, and when Haizi becomes an official teacher, let's My life is no worse than anyone else's, and this old woman like me can still make money, save money for the founding of the army and the party, and you will take away your sourness and stop competing with others."
When the old lady mentioned the five hundred dollars, Wang Xuemei remembered her husband's reminder that the wealth that the old lady had saved over the years might be more than they thought, and now it is absolutely unnecessary to offend the old lady for the big house.
Regardless of whether he listened to the words or not, at least Wang Xuemei’s attitude on the surface was sincere admitting his mistake. Miao Caifeng also knew in her heart that this was a whitewash of peace. .
In the evening, Wang Xuemei and her husband Jiang Hai chatted about the west wing. They heard that Jiang Liu's house had finished laying the foundation, and two temporary huts were built beside it. Jiang Liu and Xu Xiuxiu would leave the house in a few days. After moving out, since they are going to move out, should the two vacant west wing rooms be reserved for them
Although he gave Jiang Liu's private property when the family split up at that time, isn't he rich now, so what if he borrowed those two rooms for his brother's family.
Their two sons are also getting older, and it seems a little outrageous to live in the same house with their parents. Even if the Jiang Liu family moves out, the two houses are remodeled, just enough for the Jiang Jiandang brothers to make bedrooms and study. As a result, the housing conditions at home are also much easier.
Wang Xuemei's proposal was approved by Jiang Hai. She planned to mention it in front of everyone when Jiang Liu and his wife moved out in a few days.
*****
"Boom-boom-boom-"
Early the next morning, Wang Xuemei was awakened by the noise. She put on a thick padded jacket and went out to take a look, but found a group of people banging around the west wing.
The original roof has been peeled off, and the wood on the roof and the stone bricks on the wall have been taken off piece by piece and put on a trolley, which is then transported out by truck.
"What are you doing!"
Wang Xuemei was in a hurry, that was the house she was looking for.
"Daughter-in-law Jiang Hai."
The person in charge of this work glanced at her, and did not intend to stop the work at hand.
"Isn't this Liuzi wanting to save some money to buy materials? Besides, the stones and wood in your house were all carried from the mountains by Liuzi when he was young. He has feelings for these things and wants to build a new house. When the time comes, reuse these things, don't worry, we will give Liuzi the two houses when we divide the family, and make sure it won't affect the structure of your houses."
Wang Xuemei was so angry that she almost fainted.
What kind of feelings can someone who breaks stones and wood have, that cunning boss just guessed her thoughts and wanted to piss her off!
Miao Caifeng, who also heard the sound, also heard this conversation. She walked to the threshold and backed away silently.
The bricks and bricks of this family are indeed built by her, the old man, and the eldest son. What were her other children doing at that time? Oh, she was afraid that her younger son and daughter would be too tired, so they should concentrate on their studies and leave these chores alone.
Jiang Liu, who was a supervisor in the new house, sneezed. He touched his nose and guessed that the people in the old house were reading him.
He laughed, and felt that his behavior was cheap, but when he thought that those people in the old house would not be able to eat or sleep for a long time because of it, Jiang Liu felt that he was cute and cheap.
He really is a talent! The Holy Father system can find him, and it is still very insightful.