"Brother, come as soon as you come, bring anything else."
An Xin glanced at the bag of apples on the table. The supply of supplies on the market has become increasingly tight recently. The bag of apples carried by the elder brother was probably hard-earned.
However, she didn't say anything to ask her eldest brother to take him back. They were brother and sister, and she knew An Tai's character.
If you really said that, it would be like slapping your elder brother in the face.
Just go back and get some other things for your brother to take back.
“It looked fresh and I bought it immediately.”
This bag of apples was not easy to buy, but An Tai didn't want to say more. He just smiled and casually found an excuse.
At this time, there was a sound of footsteps suddenly coming from behind. When I looked back, I saw Sister Ma walking over carrying a teapot and a teacup.
"Sister, I just put the tea here."
After putting the tea away, Sister Ma walked out of the living room.
After Sister Ma completely disappeared from sight, An Tai asked in a low voice.
"Who is this?"
An Xin said frankly: "Sister Ma is sent by the institute. She usually helps me with housework and taking care of the children."
Hearing this answer, An Tai was surprised.
"This...isn't this just..."
An Tai couldn't say the remaining two words. Although he didn't say them, An Xin also knew what his elder brother wanted to say.
Indeed, Sister Ma is a living assistant in name, but in fact she is no different from a domestic helper in the past.
"well."
Immediately, An Tai sighed and looked worried.
"An Xin, An Xin, you..."
When the words came to his lips, An Tai suddenly realized that his sister was no longer the sister she used to be. There were some things he could say before, but it was difficult for him to say them now.
So, he swallowed his words, waved his hands and said.
"Forget it, let's not talk about it."
An Xin smiled helplessly: "Brother, I know what you want to say, you think I do."
As she spoke, she stretched out her hand and pointed around.
"I don't want to live in this house either."
Once bitten by a snake, she has been afraid of well ropes for ten years. An Xin is not a fool who doesn't understand anything. She knows what this house means.
In fact, she was also worried.
If something happens one day, this house will definitely become a hidden danger.
In addition, the same goes for Sister Ma.
In the past, An Xin was a pampered eldest lady, but after traveling to Xiaoheishan Island, she changed.
Although their family now has four children, she believes she can take care of them.
She has come through such a difficult situation on Xiaoheishan Island, so what is difficult now?
Regarding Sister Ma, she mentioned it to her husband privately. She wanted Sister Ma to work in the institute, and she did not need anyone to take care of her here.
However, 'Ouyang' did not agree. He just said that he should relax and that Sister Ma would not violate the rules if she stayed here.
There is also the issue of the house, An Xin also mentioned it.
This is too luxurious and too capitalist, they shouldn't live here.
Fortunately, 'Ouyang' gave her a clear explanation. They were only staying here temporarily and would move there after the institute's family home was built.
Therefore, the matter of the house was settled later.
"That's just the way it is."
An Xin rambled on about the cause and effect of the matter. After hearing this explanation, An Tai had nothing to say.
My brother-in-law had a lot of problems before, but this time we met again, all those problems have been corrected, and he has become a lot more stable.
Since his brother-in-law said everything was fine, he couldn't say much.
Immediately afterwards, the brother and sister talked about the situation again, and An Tai mentioned that the supplies on the market are becoming increasingly difficult to buy.
Sometimes, even if there is balance in the food book, they cannot buy food.
An Xin was surprised when she heard this. She had heard about the shortage of supplies, but she didn't expect it to be this tense.
"Brother, how is the situation at home now?"
An Tai hesitated for a moment, then said with a troubled expression: "Well, your sister-in-law and I have nothing to do with each other. Sir, it's okay to eat less."
In fact, the main reason why the An Tai family is in trouble is because the An Tai family's sister-in-law does not go to work.
Antai has a job, and although the supply of food and non-staple food items on the market is tight, the situation in the unit is pretty good.
Seeing the embarrassment on her elder brother's face, An Xin immediately understood.
My eldest brother came to visit today probably because of this matter, and the situation at my eldest brother's home is probably very tense.
Otherwise, the eldest brother would not come to ask for help.
"Brother, how about this? Ouyang has a larger quota, and I will send you a little more every month."
"Then I won't be polite."
An Tai breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, and asked for help. He had done this many times before, but in the past, most of the people he asked for help were outsiders.
The last time I asked my family for help was when my son fell ill a few years ago.
At that time, his son had meningitis, and the hospital ran out of medicine. His condition was critical, and he had to ask Jiang Defu for help.
"An Xin, thank you very much."
An Tai solemnly thanked An Xin.
"Need not."
An Xin shook his head and said, "We are brothers and sisters, and we should help each other."
"Um."
An Tai nodded, and then said: "Okay, I won't say more, but I have to declare one thing. You don't need to send the food. I can just come and get it myself."
"It's not easy these days."
Antai said this from the bottom of his heart.
Nowadays, the situation in the cities is pretty good, the food supply is just a little tight, and the situation in some rural areas is worse.
He heard this from a colleague who was on a business trip.
"It will pass."
Seeing her eldest brother's dejected look, An Xin encouraged him.
"Things will definitely get better in the future."
clang!
clang!
clang!
While they were talking, the clock in the living room rang.
Listening to the six sounds coming from his ears, An Tai immediately realized that it was already six o'clock.
Looking around, An Tai said doubtfully.
"It's already this hour, hasn't my brother-in-law gotten off work yet?"
"He."
An Xin said helplessly: "There have been a lot of things going on in the institute recently. Ouyang comes back very late. Sometimes he is too busy and he simply stays in the institute and doesn't come back."
Speaking of this matter, it is impossible to say that An Xin has no resentment at all.
Half a year has passed, and she still doesn't know her husband's specific job. She only knows that Ouyang works in a research institute, which has a military background.
She didn't know anything else.
Of course, even if her husband doesn't tell her these things, she can understand that things involving the military industry must be kept secret.
"You have to understand Ouyang more."
An Xin knew An Tai, and An Tai also knew An Xin. He could naturally hear the complaints in his sister's tone.
"Ouyang's job is of a special nature. He is no longer busier than before. You should help him take care of his family and don't let him worry about family matters."
"I understand."
An Xin nodded slightly: "I will take good care of the family."