Yesterday at noon, plus the late Zhao Dashan family, two tables full of guests. That banquet was exhausting to death Zhou Jiao. When they saw off Daddy Zhang and a group of them, the couple didn't even have time to give gifts, so they fell asleep directly.

In the early morning of the next day, Zhang Guoqing and his wife got up early to prepare things. With no outsiders and Aunt Fen to take care of daily life, the family finally returned to peace, just like in the past.

At this moment, Zhou Jiao fed the child and finally began to pack her luggage.

As soon as Aunt Fen came in, she saw the couple discussing giving gifts. She hurriedly stopped them and told them to eat breakfast first. What does it matter if the gift is late, but what if you don't give it away? She knew that Zhang Guoqing would have to report to the unit today. That's the right thing.

Zhang Guoqing pulled up Zhou Jiao when he heard this. I saw Kang Shang'an looking at the toys hanging on the ground above his head, babbling to himself, and blowing bubbles from time to time.

He laughed happily, "Jiaojiao, do you think our son will be a talker?" ”

"I really want to talk to people, it's up to you." Zhou Jiao teased.

The couple joked with each other and ended their breakfast in the middle of the morning.

After the meal, Zhang Guoqing looked at a pile of things on the ground and joked: "You say we won't give it away this time?" Why don't you let them come and pick it yourself? ”

Aunt Fen happened to come in to collect the dishes and chopsticks, and when she saw this, she said, "You guys didn't give them all away, did you?" It's really a scourge for things. Come on, I'll call the shots for you. You've sent them a lot of stuff before. This time, except for your father's share, you can do it yourself, and everyone else can just give a little. ”

Zhou Jiao paused when she heard this, and said, "Brother will report first, and I'll leave it here." She didn't think that Aunt Fen's meddling in family affairs made her unhappy. It's just that when I came back this time, I felt that the other party was starting to make some decisions about something.

Zhang Guoqing glanced at Zhou Jiao, smiled playfully, and said, "Except for the pastries to give away, put away the others first." I'll deliver it when I get back from work. Don't walk by yourself, I'm very fast on a three-wheeled ride. ”

Zhou Jiao helped him take off his coat and urged him to go out. Otherwise, seeing his reluctant appearance, it is estimated that he will not be able to report after today.

Seeing off Zhang Guoqing, Zhou Jiao began to talk about the New Year's gift that her mother-in-law helped her collect. Seeing that Aunt Fen didn't react, she directly asked Aunt Fen if their family was not at home, and who had sent New Year's gifts. Seeing that the other party quickly reported the person's name, Zhou Jiao followed her to the next room to look at the gift, raised her eyebrows, and didn't say anything.

Many people only think that she has a good memory, but they forget that her mental arithmetic is not bad. Even if so many things were piled up, they couldn't hide from her eyes.

Zhou Jiao sighed secretly, Gu Zi'er went back to the living room, took out a pen and paper and began to make a list.

After a while, looking at the list, she inexplicably wanted to laugh. She didn't know whether to give gifts between brothers, but when she saw Lin Juhua's new clothes prepared for Ping An from the inside out, she looked at Huang Cuilan but didn't have a hair. I have to say that this comparison is really ironic.

Many people, many things are always unexpected, and many things are difficult to expect. Looking at Lin Juhua's usual style, who would have thought that Lin Juhua was just a caring person.

This person is like tea, you can only taste it slowly.

Zhou Jiao childishly drew an X on some people's names and began to think about distributing gifts.

Later, when it was almost ten o'clock, Zhang Guoqing came back humming a minor tune.

Zhou Jiao felt strange and didn't ask, just looked at him and waited for him to explain.

"Uncle Dashan asked me to go to work again tomorrow." After Zhang Guoqing finished speaking, he was not happy when he saw her, "Jiaojiao, don't you ask me what I am mainly responsible for?" How much do you get paid? ”

Zhou Jiao smiled, "With Uncle Dashan here, I'm still worried about your work?" You won't be able to hand it over to me when the salary is paid. Besides, I'm very relieved of your ability. Whatever job is fine for you. ”

Zhang Guoqing smiled when he heard this, and nodded, "Yes." It's all up to you! I'm thirty-seven dollars a month. Do you see enough for the family? I'm going to invite my colleagues out for a drink tomorrow night, and I guess I don't have much money to hand over to you this month. ”

"There is nothing to use at home, you have a good relationship with them first." Zhou Jiao nodded and said. Zhao Yuanyuan had already calculated the salary to her before, and it was a few yuan more than she imagined. As for the home? That's not enough. Aunt Fen earns a lot of money every month.

Zhou Jiao handed the list to Zhang Guoqing, there are some things that should be given to others earlier.

Zhang Guoqing saw that she wanted to stop talking, and it was difficult to speak. He stretched out his hand and took a look, and he understood that this person was not good in return.

He was silent for a while, and then said, "Give the person who gave the heavy gift two boxes of high-end snacks, a roast duck, and a few gadgets; Second brother, I'll give you some more cigarettes and alcohol in private, and those special offerings are just useful to him. You originally planned to give your sister-in-law and sisters-in-law all the fabrics and things this time. Wait for a while and then give it to the eldest sister in private. ”

"Hehe... I guess the eldest sister gave us the same gifts to the three families this time, which is enough to embarrass her. Don't send it after a while, we will send it in person in the evening, and she won't say it to the outside world. Zhou Jiao said with a smile.

She was really worried that Zhang Meili would give such a gift, and her eldest brother-in-law would have an opinion. She still sent it over early to make up for it. She guessed that Zhang Lao Er might return the gift. But the boss doesn't care about internal affairs, Huang Cuilan is used to saving, so the situation is different.

Zhang Guoqing nodded. His eldest sister is not as good as the second sister, but she has always been generous to her brother. The mother-in-law's family and mother's family all want New Year's gifts, and this year is estimated to be difficult.

Zhou Jiao saw that it was okay, and pulled Zhang Guoqing to the next room. A lot of pastries and toys were mixed together, and Aunt Fen didn't sort them. She didn't say anything, pointed to the New Year's gift recorded on the list, smiled at him, and asked him to help clean up the gift.

Zhang Guoqing took out a bamboo basket into the corner, and there was half a basket of potatoes in it. I don't know who sent it, and I didn't hear Aunt Fen mention it, and of course it wasn't recorded on the list. He couldn't help but sigh. He began to wonder if some people gave something worthless, so this aunt didn't mention it? That's all human affection.

"Jiaojiao, you ask Aunt Fen to come over."

Zhou Jiao knew at a glance that he was angry. For Zhang Guoqing, it is not a light courtesy, but it can be regarded as not received. He pays special attention to the heart. It just so happened to make Aunt Fen know that this family is not hers.

Out of the room, Zhou Jiao shouted to Aunt Fen to come out of the kitchen.

I heard the other party's response early, and Aunt Fen's figure came over after half an hour.

Zhou Jiao smiled helplessly and said, "Aunt Fen, go and see who sent the potatoes in the room?" Little five is waiting for you to pass. ”

"Potatoes? I really forgot. Wait, I think about it. Aunt Fen thought bitterly as she walked.

When I entered the room, I saw Zhang Guoqing in the pair. What had been piled up in one place was now a small pile behind him. At a glance, you can see that there are still some things on the list that are not finished.

Aunt Fen stopped and looked left and right. Seeing Zhang Guoqing raised his head and smiled: "Xiao Wu, the person who sent the potatoes over is surnamed Wang, and he also gave two pheasants and a piece of venison." He said you know who it is. Hey, little five, I made two pheasants and venison, it's okay, right? ”

"It's fine. Who else sent it but him? Think about it now. Even if someone comes to deliver a green onion, I have to give a gift in return. Zhang Guoqing shook his head and said.

After eating everything, what else can you say? He and his wife are not stingy masters, but they leave a lot of food at home. In the morning he went to the warehouse to get his things, and it was all empty. Thankfully, he didn't give it to the other party. Looks like he'll have to find another babysitter.

"Here, the neighbors and the previous families have sent sticky buns and tofu over. There was also an old man surnamed Ye who sent two fish. The original owner, Mrs. Liu, gave a packet of toffee, saying that her relatives had brought it back from outside. Aunt Wang of the neighborhood committee also brought catties of raw pumpkin seeds to Jiaojiao. There were also seven or eight young men who came over with things, saying that your friends saw that you were not there, and some of them went back directly with things..."Facing Zhang Guoqing's eyes, Aunt Fen became more and more silent.

Zhang Guoqing ignored the other party, squatted down and began to tidy up things. There are some things that don't need to be said anymore. If she had been conscious, she should have offered to leave. If it weren't for Zhao Dashan being inside, he would have let her go just now. Jiaojiao is still right, no one knows how to cherish blessings.

The atmosphere became awkward for a moment. Zhou Jiao left halfway through Aunt Fen's opening and went back to the bedroom. When she saw that the other party reported that all the things were gone, she didn't tell herself. A fire in his heart went straight up. Fortunately, Zhang Guoqing found out in time, otherwise, it would be difficult for the couple to see each other.

Aunt Fen stayed where she was for a while, and after a while said that there was still some work in the kitchen that was not done well, so she went to work first. asked Zhang Guoqing to call her if he had something, so he hurriedly walked out.

Zhang Guoqing sorted out his things and went back to the bedroom. Let Zhou Jiao start to check whether there is anything abnormal in the wardrobe and box. Although they put valuables in the space before returning to Beijing, they still have a lot of things at home. This will make him very disappointed in Aunt Fen! I thought it was a good one, but I didn't expect them to show their true colors after they were not at home for a long time.

Zhou Jiao secretly whispered her guess to him. She thinks that it should be the other party's son's character. Being able to read doesn't necessarily mean being a human being. During this time, the other mother and son have been living here, how could they not notice how inappropriate their mother and son behaved?

She asked Zhang Guoqing to go to the study to check quickly. She had already looked at the master bedroom in the morning. I found that except for the wardrobe turned over, everything else was normal.

Zhang Guoqing returned to the next door, looked around and went back to the bedroom, and said, "Fortunately, you are smart enough to accept most of the books." The bookcase has been turned over, even the drawers have been turned over. More than a dozen knives of rice paper are missing several sheets, almost two knives, and the newspaper is quite a lot. There are too many brushes, I don't know if there is less. ”

"Quit! Uncle Dashan, don't tell the truth, just find a reason. I'll stay with my son at noon, it's okay if you go to give a gift, right? Zhou Jiao said with a frown.

Zhang Guoqing hurriedly said: "You take care of the children at home first." I'll take care of the rest. Before I had eaten, I went to a few neighbors. ”

"Which ones do you know?"

Zhang Guoqing smiled and nodded. He probably guessed that the old men and ladies he met when he usually exercised in the morning more or less sent some things. It just so happened that they had prepared a lot of soft pastries for the elderly.

A family has a box of candied fruits in Beijing and a box of osmanthus cake in Hangzhou, which looks very much in a black bag. Zhang Guoqing looked at it with satisfaction and took the gift that Zhou Jiao specially added to the neighbors. After a few words with her, he walked out.