Father Ding is very satisfied with Li Chu, his son-in-law, in every aspect, but he feels that sometimes he spends money a bit lavishly.
He went to work that day, and when he came back, he found out that his son-in-law had given him some cigarettes and wine.
I opened it and saw, oh, big front door, peony, and a Great China with a filter. Is this a cigarette that he, a worker, can smoke?
The most expensive thing he usually smokes is Beihai, which costs 2 cents a box.
There were also wines, Fenjiu, Xifeng, and even Wuliangye and Maotai, and there were more than one bottle of them, which made his liver tremble just by looking at them.
Let’s look at what he drinks. It’s basically all in bulk. If he drinks some Erguotou, it’s the Chinese New Year.
What is this son-in-law going to do? Nothing more?
He didn't want to say it in front of his son-in-law and brother-in-law today, because he didn't know whether his son-in-law just got it for him or if he also gave it to his brother-in-law.
But after sitting here chatting for a long time, looking at the peanut and melon seed candies on the stone table, and looking at the good tea brewed in the teacup, Dad Ding finally couldn't help it anymore. I must say, this is not how we live our lives.
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"Ahem!" Dad Ding cleared his throat, looked at Li Chu and said, "Xiao Chu, we ordinary people have to live a smooth life these days."
Dad Ding pointed to the things on the table, "This is not the Chinese New Year, why are you buying these things? We are all family members, this is too wasteful."
"Dad..." Before Li Chu could say anything, he was interrupted by Ding's father waving his hand.
"Also, that day when you..." Dad Ding stopped, looked at Wang Ziwen, and hesitated to speak.
As soon as Wang Ziwen saw Dad Ding's expression, he understood what he wanted to say, and he opened his mouth to take over what Dad Ding had left unfinished.
"Uncle Ding," Wang Ziwen said with a smile: "You want to say, Xiao Chu brought you cigarettes and wine a few days ago, right? I know this."
Seeing that Wang Ziwen knew about this matter, Ding's father was obviously relieved. It would be easier to handle if he knew it. He was worried that if he said it hastily, it would cause some conflict between his son-in-law and his brother-in-law.
"Ziwen, since you know, I will tell you clearly."
"Xiao Chu, those cigarettes and alcohol you brought over, are they things that I, an ordinary worker, can afford? I don't care about this. Your mother and I just hope that you two can live a good life.
Why spend money on these things that are not enough to satisfy you?"
After Ding's father finished speaking, Wang Ziwen immediately started to explain for Li Chu.
"Uncle Ding, that's it. The cigarettes and alcohol Xiao Chu brought you were not bought with his own money."
Ding's father was stunned after hearing Wang Ziwen's words. No money? Was it blown by the strong wind?
"Uncle Ding, your son-in-law is very capable. Those things are given to him when he usually treats others. He has given up smoking and drinking now, so he will divide these things between you and me."
"So that's it. Ziwen, Xiaochu won't make any mistakes by collecting these things privately, right?" When Dad Ding heard this, he said in his heart, good guy, this kind of craftsmanship is different.
Li Chu sat next to him and listened without speaking. There were some things he couldn't say, and speaking out always gave people a feeling of showing off.
But if it is said through the mouth of the brother-in-law, then the father-in-law will only be happy for the son-in-law.
Wang Ziwen picked up the tea cup and took a sip of water, and continued: "It's no problem, Uncle Ding, and Xiao Chu has stopped all his private work outside due to work adjustments."
"Work adjustment? How?" Dad Ding put down the teacup he had just picked up and asked hurriedly.
Wang Ziwen raised his eyes and looked at Li Chu. When he saw that he had no expression, he continued: "Your son-in-law is now working in their department and has an additional job. He can now earn three hundred yuan a month."
"Oh," Ding's father patted his thigh: "This is a good thing, haha, Ziwen, Xiao Chu doesn't drink now, you can drink two more drinks with me later. Let's celebrate Xiao Chu."
"Okay, Uncle Ding, I'll drink with you later."
At this time, Ding Qiunan came out of the kitchen and called: "Li Chu, take the dining table out and put it in the courtyard. The food is ready."
When buying furniture this time, Li Chu specially bought a larger dining table, which could easily seat ten people.
Wang Ziwen helped Li Chu put the table in the courtyard and asked the three children to wash their hands.
As the dishes were served one after another, the eyes of the three little ones turned blue and their mouths watered uncontrollably.
Everyone sat around the table. Li Chu opened a bottle of Moutai and filled it up for Ding's father, Ding's mother, and his sister and brother-in-law. He, Ding Qiunan, and the three younger children all drank Beibingyang.
Seeing that everyone was seated, Wang Ziwen looked at Ding's father and said, "Uncle Ding, today is your daughter and son-in-law's move to a new home. Please say a few words."
Dad Ding laughed and said, "Oh, I am a big old man who can't speak. I wish them both good times in the future."
"Aunt Ding, please say a few words."
Ding's mother hurriedly waved her hand: "I won't say anything. I am a woman, how can I say this."
Li Qin said from the side: "Aunt Ding, today we are all members of our own family. As an elder, you can just say a few words."
"Yes, Mom, just say a few words." Ding Qiunan also helped beside him.
Li Chu and Ding's father both looked at Ding's mother, and the three little ones also turned to look at her.
Seeing a table full of people waiting for her, Ding's mother had no choice but to bite the bullet and said, "I...I just hope that Nannan will give me a grandson as soon as possible and let me hug her."
As soon as this sentence came out, everyone at the table laughed.
Ding Qiunan blushed at Ding's mother's words: "Oh mom, why are you talking about this today?"
"Aunt Ding is right, Xiao Chu, Qiu Nan, you two need to work harder!" Li Qin said with a smile.
"Mom, can you give birth to a baby if you work hard?" At this time, Wang Jiayuan's words made everyone burst into laughter.
Li Qin looked at her daughter and said with a smile: "Go, adults, children, please don't interrupt."
Ashamed, Ding Qiunan put her hands under the table and pinched Li Chu's inner thigh.
Li Chu's leg was in terrible pain, and the expression on his face did not dare to change. He kept smiling.
At this time, Wang Ziwen picked up the wine glass and said: "Since Uncle Ding and Aunt Ding have said it, let's pick up the glasses in our hands and clink them, wishing Xiao Chu and Qiu Nan a happy and harmonious life in the future."
Everyone clinked their cups together, then picked up their chopsticks and started eating.
The three little ones felt like they didn't have enough mouth to eat, so they devoured everything.
Xiao Hei also celebrated the Chinese New Year today. He lay down under the table and gnawed his bones.
Wang Ziwen accompanied Ding and his father while drinking and eating vegetables.
Today's meal was very large, and even this meal was completely eaten.
Even the oily soup on the plate was dipped in steamed buns and finished as if it had been licked by a dog.
Several people sat there holding their bellies, unable to move.
Li Chu and Ding Qiunan cleared the table and poured glasses of water for everyone.
The three little ones had already taken Xiao Hei to the side to play.
After sitting and chatting for a while, Ding's father and Ding's mother were ready to leave to catch the shuttle bus.
Wang Ziwen said that he should let them sit for a while and arrange a car to send them back, but Ding's father did not agree.
Dad Ding feels that he is just an ordinary worker, and he doesn't feel at ease riding in the boss's car. Besides, he can't cause trouble for his son-in-law and brother-in-law.
Seeing that Ding's father and others insisted on leaving, Li Qin also planned to leave together.
Seeing that he couldn't persuade him, Li Chu ran to the kitchen to pack the prepared pig heads and gave them one to each family.
Ding's mother looked at the big pig head in her hand and asked, "Xiao Chu, where did you buy all these things?"
"Mom, this is purchased from the cafeteria of Li Churang Hospital. It is bought directly from the meat factory. It is not available outside now." Ding Qiunan explained to her mother without waiting for Li Chu to speak.
Father Ding didn't say anything this time. His son-in-law wanted to be filial to his father-in-law and his family, so he couldn't stand in the way.
Together, everyone took Ding's father and his family to the bus station and watched them get on the shuttle bus before the brother-in-law and his family left.
Li Chu and Ding Qiunan, after they all left, strolled through the streets of Sijiu City in autumn.