0p0 Chapter 170 Crystal Clear
Chapter 170 Crystal Clear
"Si Mei said she lost her notebook, so I came out to buy her another one." Qiao Sanli showed the front of the notebook to Zhang Jianjun, which only had three big red characters: "Da Yancao".
Zhang Jianjun pulled Qiao Sanli aside, "No rush, let's take a look at the dress I bought for you first!"
Zhang Jianjun opened the door and led Qiao Sanli into the house before taking out the dress he had just bought.
In Qiao Sanli's eyes, it was a snow-white, dreamlike, and beautiful knee-length pleated skirt. The light shone on the skirt, reflecting a dazzling glow.
I couldn't resist touching it and felt that the material of the dress was very good, light and soft, and smooth to the touch like silk.
Qiao Sanli hasn't worn any pretty dresses yet!
Zhang Jianjun felt that the dress suited Qiao Sanli very well, mainly because it matched Qiao Sanli's temperament perfectly: pure, innocent, pretty, clear... But these words couldn't describe the feeling Qiao Sanli gave off; she was even more beautiful!
Qiao Sanli is thirteen years old now, and she has grown into a beautiful young woman.
"Soldier, this dress is so pretty! Can I have it?"
"Of course it's for you!"
"Too expensive! I can't take it!" Qiao Sanli had actually seen this dress before. It was the only ready-made clothing store in the area, so it was hard not to notice it!
"Then... I'll change and show you!" Qiao Sanli was about to start taking off her clothes!
Zhang Jianjun quickly stopped Qiao Sanli's actions. Qiao Sanli was still a little unhappy. "Brother Jun, what's wrong?"
Zhang Jianjun leaned close to Qiao Sanli's ear and whispered, "I heard your Aunt Wu's voice!" (The voice of a mythical beast)
"Really? Brother Soldier, you seem a bit rambling!" Qiao Sanli didn't hear anything.
"Sanli, don't change your clothes in front of outsiders again!" Zhang Jianjun, you coward, you're as timid as a mouse!
Qiao Sanli's voice was barely audible, "But the soldier brother isn't an outsider..."
Just then, Wu Fenglan opened the courtyard gate and walked into the courtyard.
"Xiaojun! Help me carry these! I'm exhausted!" Wu Fenglan carried a bag of vegetables in each hand, looking both tired and excited.
"Mom, why did you buy so many groceries?" Zhang Jianjun hurriedly went over to take the groceries, and Qiao Sanli also came over to help.
When Wu Fenglan saw Qiao Sanli, she smiled even more brightly. "Sanli, have you eaten? If not, let's eat together later."
Qiao Sanli deftly helped Zhang Jianjun take out all the dishes and put them away. Hearing Wu Fenglan's words, she turned around and said, "Aunt Wu, I've already eaten!"
Wu Fenglan then explained to Zhang Jianjun why she bought so many groceries, "I just came back from your brother's place. He told me that your sister-in-law is pregnant! They've been married for four or five years, and she's finally pregnant! Pregnant women often don't have a good appetite, so I thought I'd cook a few more dishes for her to try and see which ones she doesn't like."
Although her tone was joyful, it unconsciously carried a hint of resentment. Is there always a wall between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law?
Zhang Jianjun had secretly examined the couple before their marriage, especially Xu Cuicui, and both of them were healthy. As for why they hadn't conceived for so long, it was because Xu Cuicui didn't want to have children too early. She had heard that it wasn't good to have children before the age of 24, and it also happened to coincide with the family planning policy promoting late childbirth, which also suggested having children at 24. So the two of them hadn't gotten pregnant yet.
Zhang Jianjun knew about this because, in the period before the family division, he often vaguely heard conversations like "Did you bring it?" and "Is it okay if you don't bring it?"
But my sister-in-law is only twenty-three years old this year, so this might be an accident?
When Qiao Sanli left, she was carrying a bag. Wu Fenglan saw this but didn't say anything. Wei Shuying had already informed Zhang Jianjun about his own money, and even how he made it; the two had specifically discussed keeping it a secret from Zhang Jianjun. Therefore, Wu Fenglan trusted Zhang Jianjun's spending habits and didn't stop him.
Qiao Sanli ultimately didn't try on the dress first. Qiao Simei saw it and begged Qiao Sanli to let her try it on. Qiao Sanli thought, "Why not give it a try?" and didn't refuse.
Qiao Simei just didn't want to take it off! She blinked her big, big eyes and looked at Qiao Sanli with a wronged expression.
If this were just an ordinary piece of clothing, no matter how beautiful it was, Qiao Sanli would have given it to Qiao Simei. But this is not it!
With tears in her eyes, Qiao Simei returned the clothes to Qiao Sanli.
But ever since then, Qiao Simei has often glanced at the plastered top of the wall, her eyes darting around.
Ten months later, Xu Cuicui gave birth to a chubby baby boy weighing over eight pounds.
Both parents were quite thin, but they gave birth to a chubby baby. The neighbors all said that living conditions have improved in the last two years, and the pregnant woman's nutrition has also improved.
On the day the baby was born, Zhang Jianjun was also waiting outside the delivery room. After the baby was born, Zhang Jianjun went in to take a look at the child.
One glance was enough to make Zhang Jianjun laugh; the baby's large face was exactly like Zhang Jianshe's.
Zhang Jianshe's house was in a small alley not far from Sha Mao Lane. After the reform and opening up, some people left the inland areas for the coast or even went abroad, leaving behind many houses.
Zhang Jianjun has gotten to know quite a few people. He's a well-known figure at Xuanwu Lake Hospital, a regular customer... someone who comes to see him often and knows the nickname "Little Doctor".
Zhang Jianshe's house was found through someone Zhang Jianjun asked. The homeowner had already gone abroad, so Zhang Jianjun bought the house at a low price.
Although the house was sold, the procedures were very irregular. Zhang Jianjun looked at the rudimentary sales contract and felt it was highly unreliable, so he also found a middleman. The middleman was not someone to be trifled with; he definitely wouldn't want to test whether returning to contest the property rights would allow him to leave safely.
Although the house was now owned by the Zhang family, Zhang Jianjun did not tell Zhang Jianshe the truth, only saying that it was a temporary rental.
Most people can't resist temptation, so there's no need to test whether Zhang Jianshe will become despicable.
Wu Fenglan was the happiest!
The Zhang family has an heir again!
As the child's uncle, Zhang Jianjun also went to help with the child's one-month celebration. He just wasn't as busy as last time.
Wu Fenglan generously found a restaurant, a privately owned restaurant that had just opened and had only hosted a few banquets.
Wu Fenglan ordered all the main dishes, and Zhang Jianjun could tell at a glance that the money Wu Fenglan had received as gifts probably wasn't even enough to cover the cost of the food.
The full moon celebration was held at noon, and in the evening, a satisfied Wu Fenglan drank two small glasses of wine with the two dishes given to her by the restaurant owner.
His face was filled with satisfaction and contentment.
With her face flushed, Wu Fenglan grabbed Zhang Jianjun's hand. "Xiaojun! I'm so happy! Your brother has had a baby too, so I don't have to worry about him anymore!"
Not content with just holding his hand, she also ruffled Zhang Jianjun's hair. "And you! You really made me proud when you skipped a grade! Oh, by the way, your college entrance exam is coming up soon, are you ready?"
This was the first time Zhang Jianjun had seen Wu Fenglan drink. He never expected that Wu Fenglan would blush and talk a lot when she drank, and that she was a bit of a drunkard, but not seriously.
"Don't worry! I'm all prepared!" Zhang Jianjun was indeed prepared; he hadn't really thought about anything, he was just going to give it a try.