Chapter 264: Drunken Courage to Make a Request
Zhu knew that Fu Xiaojiu still didn't want to see her, so he said with a stiff smile: "That's what I said, hehe." Your father and I are just afraid that you will work too hard. ā
Fu Xiaojiu didn't pay attention to her anymore, looked up at the rich father and said, "Dad, I'm happy." ā
The rich father listened to the excited patting of the kang edge, "What? Are you happy? That's great! I'm going to be a grandfather! ā
Zhu was talking to the rich father a few days ago, saying that Fu Xiaojiu has been married for so long, why is he not pregnant yet, is he busy with business and has no time to have children.
Hearing the news that Fu Xiaojiu was pregnant, Zhu was still a little incredulous, staring at Fu Xiaojiu's stomach and asking, "Xiao Jiu, how many months have you been?" ā
Fu Xiaojiu replied: "It's been four months." ā
"Then why can't you see it at all?" Zhu really didn't see Fu Xiaojiu's belly.
Fu Xiaojiu said simply: "I don't want others to eat desperately when they are pregnant, so my stomach is not very obvious." ā
Fu Xiaojiu didn't want to tell Zhu that the reason why she didn't show her pregnancy was that she had created a set of "pregnant woman gymnastics", so as not to have to explain to Zhu's rich father for a long time.
"This kid is indeed thinner than before, you have a body, you can't be tired anymore!"
Zhu said and looked at Wan Lin, not only did she wonder if Wan Lin's family was treating Fu Xiaojiu harshly.
Wan Lin saw what Zhu meant, and looked at Fu Xiaojiu with an embarrassed expression.
Fu Xiaojiu didn't rush to explain, and said leisurely: "My mother-in-law thinks about making food for me every day, even if she goes to the hot pot shop to operate, she doesn't forget to give me chicken soup and fish soup or something." I don't have to do any work at home, and I don't know if I think I'm the wife of a big family. ā
Fu Xiaojiu stretched out his white and tender hands to show them in front of Zhu and Fu Dad, and they believed that Fu Xiaojiu was really not mistreated.
The rich father knew that his daughter was doing well, so he said to Fu Xiaojiu in front of Wan Lin: "Your mother-in-law is a good person, and your father-in-law didn't say anything!" Girl, you must honor your in-laws and be a good daughter-in-law! ā
Wan Lin also told them about the scene, "Dad, don't worry, Xiao Jiu is very filial, my mother and my father have always been very satisfied with Xiao Jiu!" This is all taught by you and your aunt, son-in-law, thank you father-in-law and aunt for giving me such a good lady. ā
The rich father's praise of Wanlin is very useful, and the Zhu family feels that he is not welcome here, so it is better to go out for a meeting first.
"You talk first, I'll go grocery shopping. The king butcher's family had just slaughtered a sheep, and I went to buy some lamb chops and came back. ā
Zhu never bought lamb chops because she was reluctant.
This time she received so much money from Fu Xiaojiu, she should give up some blood.
Fu Lao Dad continued to chat with Fu Xiaojiu and Wan Lin, he asked Fu Xiaojiu about opening a workshop and a hot pot shop, he didn't know how Fu Xiaojiu could be so powerful, and he felt a little that she was not his daughter.
Fu Xiaojiu told the story of opening a workshop and a store to the rich father, and the rich father listened to it, and at the same time he was proud and a little guilty about the rich Xiaojiu, looking at the rich Xiaojiu, the rich father couldn't help but think of his wife.
"Good girl, you are so capable now! I guess your mother's spirit in heaven blessed you, and you have to burn more paper for your mother on your mother's death day. ā
Hearing what Fu Dad said, Fu Xiaojiu felt a little uncomfortable.
Fu Xiaojiu still has the memory of the original owner, but Fu Xiaojiu and the original owner's mother are strangers who have never seen each other, and when they get busy, they forget all about the death of the original owner's mother.
Fu Xiaojiu had no choice but to say perfunctorily: "What my father said is that I will worship my mother in the future." ā
Speaking of the original owner's mother, the rich father talked about the Zhu family again.
"Xiao Jiu, your Aunt Zhu, she is indeed sorry for you, and if I were you, I wouldn't be able to forgive her. I'm not opening it to your Aunt Zhu, during the days when I raised my legs, she really changed a lot compared to before. She herself said that she was sorry for you, and if there was a chance in the future, she wanted to make up for it. ā
After listening to the words of the rich father, Fu Xiaojiu was silent.
Wan Lin saw that Fu Xiaojiu was silent, so he didn't speak, and the atmosphere instantly became awkward.
After a while, Fu Xiaojiu broke the silence.
"Dad, I don't have any requirements for Aunt Zhu, as long as she treats you well. As for whether she wants to make up for it or not, it's her own business, I can't see it out of sight, I don't want to say anything hypocritical to her. ā
Fu Xiaojiu gave face to Daddy Fu, and did not directly say that it was impossible for her to forgive Aunt Zhu for the disgusting things she had done.
"This ......" How could the rich father not hear what Fu Xiaojiu meant, but he didn't know what to say when the words came to his mouth.
Wan Lin was afraid that their father and daughter would be unhappy chatting, so he hurriedly changed the topic: "Dad, don't you know, Xiao Jiu also outwitted the fierce robbers!" ā
Sure enough, the rich father was immediately attracted by Wan Lin's topic, "Haven't you all met gangsters twice before?" Why are there robbers? What's going on? ā
Wan Lin told Fu Dad about Fu Xiaojiu's capture of three bandits in the hospital, and made Fu Dad terrified.
After Wan Lin finished speaking, Fu Xiaojiu added a few words, which finally relieved the embarrassing atmosphere.
The rich father said fearfully: "This county is really dangerous enough!" Xiao Jiu, uncle, you have to be careful, don't go out when it's late, and lock the doors and windows at home! ā
Fu Xiaojiu said with a relaxed face: "Dad, don't worry, the county is still very peaceful, and now that the new county order has been changed, it will be more peaceful in the future." ā
Zhu really bought a lot of things today, and when the people in the village saw that she was so generous today, they all asked her curiously if she had made a fortune.
Zhu didn't hide it, saying that Fu Xiaojiu and Wan Lin were here, and Fu Xiaojiu gave her more than ten taels of silver to buy New Year's goods, and their family could have a good year this year.
Knowing that Fu Xiaojiu is so generous, the people in the village say that the Zhu family and the rich father are blessed, and some people say that the rich Xiaojiu can make a lot of money in the future, and the Zhu family and the rich father are waiting to enjoy the blessings.
However, some people say that Fu Xiaojiu has earned a lot of silver since she entered the city, and she has to queue up to eat at the hot pot restaurant.
When Zhu heard these discussions, his feelings were a little complicated.
Although she knew that Fu Xiaojiu had given her a lot of silver, and she had also brought them things back, she had done such a disgusting thing before, and Fu Xiaojiu could be regarded as benevolent and righteous to her.
But as soon as she heard that Fu Xiaojiu actually had the money to buy a carriage, she still felt a little uncomfortable in her heart.
Zhu walked home with his things, and told himself that Fu Xiaojiu was generous to them for a while, but after a while, she felt that she had money to buy a carriage, and after the New Year, she came to see her father, and only then did she bring fifteen taels of silver to her father, of which five taels were given by her parents, is she really a little picky.
Zhu returned home all the way, and in the end he still made a table of dishes, both meat and vegetables, and it looked like he was really treating Fu Xiaojiu and Wan Lin.
Neither the rich father nor Kuizi had seen Zhu cook so many dishes, so Kuizi swallowed several mouthfuls of saliva and was ready to move with chopsticks.
Wan Lin poured wine for himself and the rich father, and was about to pour wine for the Zhu family, but the Zhu family waved her hand and said that she couldn't drink it, and she drank tea with Fu Xiaojiu.
The rich father was open-minded, raised his glass and said to Fu Xiaojiu and Wan Lin: "Girl, uncle, Dad really didn't expect you to be able to support such a big deal in the county, Dad is happy for you!" Come, uncle, let's have a drink first! ā
Wan Lin smiled at the rich father with a wine glass, and drank the wine in the cup happily.
Zhu also clinked glasses with Fu Xiaojiu, although she reflected, but the reflection was not deep enough, and some things still didn't understand.
Therefore, the expression on Zhu's face was a little unnatural.
Fu Xiaojiu saw that Zhu's expression was wrong, and thought that she was really guilty of herself, so she had such an expression.
Fu Xiaojiu thought that it was almost the New Year, even if she couldn't forgive Zhu for what she did for the time being, but since she came, she still had to do the superficial work.
Fu Xiaojiu tasted the mutton, and sincerely felt that the braised lamb chops made by the Zhu family were good, so he said: "Auntie, your skills are really good, these dishes are no worse than the chef of the restaurant." ā
Zhu immediately squeezed out a smile, "If you like to eat, eat more, and I'll make it for you next time you come." ā
Fu Xiaojiu saw that Zhu's expression was still unnatural, so he simply asked, "Auntie, do you have something on your mind?" ā
"IāI don't have anything on my mind!" Zhu said inconsistently.
Fu Xiaojiu looked at Zhu's eyes inquiringly, and Zhu immediately lowered his head to look, "Come, Xiao Jiu, you try this fried cabbage." ā
The rich father only cared about drinking with Wan Lin, and didn't notice what Zhu and Fu Xiaojiu said, took Zhu's wine glass and said: "You and our grandfather also have a drink, how long have we not seen my uncle, what are you afraid of drinking?" ā
"Okay, I'll have a drink!"
Zhu happened to find a step down.
Although Zhu didn't have much alcohol, he could drink two or three glasses of wine.
The wine is strong and intimidating, and after Zhu drank three glasses of wine, he became bold.
She first sandwiched a piece of lamb chops for Fu Xiaojiu, and then asked: "I heard that the hot pot shop you opened has people waiting in line every day to eat, is the business of this hot pot shop better than the medical hall?" ā
Fu Xiaojiu didn't tell the truth to the Zhu family, and said lightly: "The business of the hot pot shop looks okay, but there are many people hired and the expenses are large, even if it is a small profit and quick turnover." ā
Zhu Shi rolled his eyes in his heart, and said: "Xiao Jiu, you see that your father is also old, and his leg is injured again, and it will be very difficult to farm in the future." I want to discuss with you, you see, or we should go to the county seat to help you, we are our own family, you don't have to pay as much as others, just enough for us to eat and drink. ā
The Zhu family felt that as long as they could settle down in the city, Fu Xiaojiu would at least be able to take advantage of the rich father's sake.
Fu Xiaojiu put down his chopsticks and chuckled, "My father is only in his early forties, and his leg will be healed after the New Year, why do you think he can't even plant land?" ā