Transmigrating to Book 50, others hoard rice, I hoard money

Chapter 414 If we don’t supervise, this family will fall apart

Zhou Rong paid an expedited fee and received the photos in three days.

For the return train tickets, Zhou Qing'an used his connections to help buy four sleeper tickets, all lower berths.

Zhou Qing'an also bought some fruits and cakes for Zhou Rong and others so that they could eat on the train.

Zhou Rong used up all the tickets he got from selling grain on the black market. When he came to Kyoto, each of them only carried a canvas bag. When he left, each of them carried a sack filled with gifts for their relatives...

We spent the two days discussing the photos.

Zhou's father disliked that Zhou Rong took too many "inappropriate" photos of him, including those of him grinning, scratching his face, helping Zhou's mother comb her hair and tie her shoelaces, and holding her hand to climb the Great Wall. He also said that he could not show these photos to anyone.

Zhou Rong: "Dad, these photos are very natural and beautiful. They show your true character and prove that you and my mom have a good relationship. If those people whose families are not harmonious saw this, they would be so jealous!"

Zhou's mother was very satisfied with the moments Zhou Rong captured, but she was worried that the jokers in the village would see them and tease her, so she suggested: "I'll take these photos back and put them away, and show the ones that are fine to everyone, so no one will know."

Zhou's father thought this was a good arrangement and told Zhou Chuanyi not to betray them.

Zhou Rong took several funny photos of Zhou Chuanyi. He admired his various "handsome photos" and said without raising his head: "Am I a talkative person? I also have many photos here that cannot be shown to others. You have to help me keep it secret."

Father Zhou: "Don't worry, we are in the same group and will never betray you!"

After arriving in Jiangcheng, Zhou's father and his family stayed at Zhou Rong's home for one night before returning to Zhoujiawan.

Father Zhou and Zhou Chuanyi couldn't wait to share their experiences with the villagers...

Zhou's father kept four portions of the roast duck and Beijing eight-piece cuisine he bought, and asked Zhou Rong to help take them to Zhou Jiahua, Zhou Jiafu, Zhou Gui and Zhou Jiaguang.

Zhou Rong had to go to work and had no time to run errands, so he went to the radio factory, gave a gift to Zhou Jiaguang, and then gave the errand job to Zhou Qinghong.

Zhou Jiaguang brought the roast duck and Peking Duck home and told Xiao Jingjing that these were gifts his parents brought them specially from Kyoto.

Xiao Jingjing said happily: "My parents are so nice. They went on a long trip and brought us local specialties. It's autumn now. Should we send some thick clothes back to them?"

Zhou Jiaguang: "You are more thoughtful and filial than me. No wonder my mother always says that daughters-in-law are more reliable than sons."

Xiao Jingjing was even happier: "If you can take a leave for the New Year, we will spend the New Year in Zhoujiawan. If you can't take a leave, we can bring our parents to the city and have a reunion dinner together."

Zhou Jiaguang: "Okay, I'll do as you say!"

Zhou Qinghong gave gifts to Zhou Jiafu and Zhou Gui first, and then to his own family.

In order to thank Zhou's father and mother for bringing gifts to her family, Xie Cuilian planned to send them 10 yuan and write a caring letter.

Zhou Qinghong knew his mother too well. While Xie Cuilin was writing a letter, he called Zhou Xiao, Zhou Qinghao and Zhou Qin to share the roast duck and Beijing eight-piece delicacies.

After Xie Cuilian finished writing the letter, she looked at the few remaining Beijing Eight Pieces and said angrily, "Who told you to tear them apart? Give them all back! I'm going to keep these things for the New Year!"

Zhou Qinghong stuffed a piece of "Fu" biscuit into his mouth and said with a grin, "We eat these things anyway. What's the difference between eating them during the Chinese New Year and eating them now? As long as they are in our stomachs, it doesn't matter which day we eat them."

Zhou Qinghao: "That's right! These roast ducks and pastries will go bad if we don't eat them. We are saving food by eating them now."

Zhou Xiao: "I know, Mom must have lied to us and secretly sent these delicious roast ducks and cakes to grandpa and grandma."

Zhou Qin: "No, I want to eat it myself."

Xie Cuilian was a little embarrassed by the children's comments. She stammered, "You guys are greedy and you think you have the right to eat? It's not like you're short of food at home. You eat without telling the adults. You seem to have no manners at all."

Zhou Qinghong: "My aunt said that this was specially brought back from Kyoto by my grandparents for us kids to eat. Why should we say hello when we eat our own food?"

Xie Cuilian: "...You little bastard, you're getting more and more arrogant as you grow older!"

Zhou Qinghao: "Mom, please stop scolding my eldest brother. He is my eldest aunt's direct disciple. You can't argue with him. We left two pancakes and half a roast duck for you and dad. Come and try it. It's delicious."

They were almost done eating, and Xie Cuilian thought it was pointless to dwell on it any longer. Instead, she would be blamed by the children, so she decided to try the food from Kyoto.

Xie Cuilian picked up a piece of "shoutao" cake, took a small bite, and praised: "It's really delicious. The people of Kyoto really know how to live!"

Zhou Xiao: "Mom, if you send less stuff to grandpa and grandma, our life won't be bad!"

Xie Cuilian: "...your grandparents had a hard time in their hometown, and your uncles are not very capable. They gave birth to me and raised me. Now I have a good life in the city. If I don't help them, I will feel guilty and others will say I am unfilial."

Zhou Qinghong: "Who would say you are unfilial? Let that person come out and tell us how he honors his parents?!

As a child, we have no objection to you respecting your grandparents, and you have set a good example for us, but you should treat them equally. How much have you sent to Xiejia Village over the years, and how much have you sent to my grandparents? Have you ever compared them?

My grandparents have nothing to complain about except that they didn't give birth to you. Go and see how other daughters-in-law live, and then look at your own life.

You can't think that you can omit some things just because your grandparents are poor and my grandparents are rich.

My grandparents used to live in the countryside, and they got jobs and pensions thanks to their skills. This is what they deserve.

My grandparents didn't have any big aspirations, and my uncles didn't want to make progress either. My youngest uncle went to junior high school, but gave up on going to high school and didn't want to take the technical secondary school entrance exam. He insisted on finding a temporary job in the county with his junior high school diploma. However, he was asked to return home after only two years.

My uncles are unable to provide my grandparents with a good life. We can’t blame anyone else; it’s their own fault.

If my eldest aunt hadn't brought us to the city back then, our lives would have been miserable!

Have you repaid your aunt well over the years?

You don't respect the people you should respect, and you just keep giving to your parents. Haven't you noticed that your three aunts haven't been in touch with you in the past few years?"

Xie Cuilian was stunned, and said in disbelief: "Your three aunts are all very busy people, and our family is small, so it's normal for them not to come. If we meet, we will talk. I don't think there is anything different."

Zhou Qinghong: "That's your illusion. They talk to you out of basic courtesy. It doesn't mean they don't have any opinion about you."

Xie Cuilian thought for a while and said, "Then I will send your grandparents an extra 20 yuan, and I will go to see your aunt and her family on the weekend."

Zhou Qinghong: "That's right. You should respect my grandparents more and get along well with my aunts. You will never suffer any loss."

Xie Cuilian: "You little brat, you can even teach your mother how to do things."

Zhou Qinghong: "Knowledge knows no age, and your brain often short-circuits. If we are not there to supervise you, this family will fall apart."

Xie Cuilian: “…”