kvmb Chapter 187 Mom couldn't sleep, but the thought of seeing her daughter-in-law later made her ha
Chapter 187 Mom couldn't sleep, but the thought of seeing her daughter-in-law later made her ha
"Goodness, look at what you've eaten! Quickly wipe it off." He Nian took a towel and wiped Qiao Manman's mouth. "I think it's fine!"
"After you dealt with Chen Dashan, he became quite honest. He also has such a big son, so it doesn't matter if Xiaoxia can't have children."
I think they're a good match.
"They do match quite well, both surnamed Chen, and they even share a painting of Dashan and Xiaoxia." Qiao Manman swallowed the strawberry and asked, "Would Chen Zefeng agree?"
"What does it matter whether he agrees or not? His father is only in his thirties; he can stay with him for the rest of his life!"
"Why not? Old Mrs. Qiao was able to raise several children on her own, so why can't Chen Dashan be a widower for the rest of his life for the sake of his children?"
"Mother, your thinking is wrong; you can't even compare to Old Mrs. Qiao."
He Nian thought about it and agreed, but then felt something was off: "Can a man be the same as a woman?"
Qiao Manman nodded: "It is indeed different. Men are not as resilient as women, and they are also more fickle."
He Nian was speechless after being retorted, and looked Qiao Manman up and down: "Girl, did something happen to Lu Yuan? Did you two break up?"
Qiao Manman smiled and said, "Mom, what are you thinking? We're doing great!"
I cursed him in my heart, he's such a good bastard, he's gone again and never contacted me again, I really want to kick him to the curb.
"Alright, Mom, I'm going to check on my dad."
This is their private matter; he shouldn't interfere. If Chen Dashan and Chen Xiaoxia are doing well in the future, that's fine; if not, it's all his fault.
He Nian's heart skipped a beat: "Chengcheng, go quickly and call your father back."
Qiao Manman placed the fruit in a high place to prevent it from being eaten by mice. She stored the meat and fish in a tank for natural refrigeration.
I went out and headed towards Chen Dashan's house. The road was quiet, save for the sound of my footsteps crunching on withered branches and leaves. The moon hid behind the clouds, and the world was shrouded in gray.
Fortunately, she had a flashlight to light her way.
After walking for nearly twenty minutes, we arrived at Chen Dashan's house.
Qiao Manman knocked on the door, and Chen Zefeng opened it: "Sister Qiao, you're here! Uncle Runming is drinking with my dad, come in and warm up!"
"No rush!" Qiao Manman pulled Chen Zefeng aside: "You... know why my dad came here, right? What are you thinking!"
Chen Zefeng was touched that Qiao Manman would come all the way to ask for his opinion.
She rubbed the hem of her clothes, lowered her head, and hid her red eyes: "I, I, am quite conflicted."
On the one hand, I don't want outsiders in the house. On the other hand, I feel that my father has had a hard life all these years, and I want to find a woman to take care of him.
Qiao Manman sighed: "What's your dad thinking?"
"My father probably wants to get married. But he hasn't agreed yet because he's afraid my stepmother will mistreat me."
He looked up and stared at Qiao Manman: "Of course, it's also because he's timid and afraid that Sister Qiao will beat him up!"
"Huh? What does this have to do with me!"
"Didn't Sister Qiao tell my dad to stay single and raise me properly? My dad is afraid of getting beaten up, so he doesn't dare to agree to Chen Guang's request."
Qiao Manman explained, "I didn't mean that. I meant that no matter whether your father gets married or not, he has to take good care of you and raise you to adulthood."
"My sister won't get involved in this, and she'll also tell your Uncle Runming not to interfere. You and your father should discuss it properly; whether you marry her or not is fine."
Chen Zefeng nodded, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Sister Qiao, I'll be fourteen next year. In a couple of years, I'll be able to get married."
Qiao Manman chuckled: "What, you're only fourteen and you already want to get married? It's still a long way off, at least six years from now!"
Your task now is to study hard and try to pass the exam when the county recruits workers.
Maybe when the college entrance exam is reinstated, I can get into a good university and make your dad proud.
"I know, I mean, compared to other women, Aunt Xia is the best. Sister Qiao, do you think Aunt Xia can still have children?"
"Do you want her to have the baby, or do you not want her to have the baby?"
"I'll have another child after I get a job, so my dad won't spoil his youngest son and not me!"
Qiao Manman rubbed his head: "You're such a kid, why are you so cunning!"
Chen Zefeng bared his teeth and dodged, saying, "I've just heard too many stories of my friends being abused by their stepmothers. If Aunt Xia treats me well, I'll take care of her in her old age."
Qiao Manman did not comment on this.
Pushing open the door, he went straight to the point and said to Chen Dashan, "If you want to get married, then get married; if you don't want to, it doesn't matter. My father and I won't interfere."
However, if you get married, you must treat your new wife and Chen Zefeng well. Don't neglect your eldest son just because you have a younger son.
Upon hearing this, Chen Dashan sobered up completely: "Comrade Xiao Qiao, what do you mean? Chen Xiaoxia can still have children?"
Qiao Manman rolled her eyes: "She just has difficulty conceiving, it's not like she's missing a part, so why can't she have children? Besides, you're the same, were you struck by lightning for no reason?"
Chen Dashan shuddered as he recalled the past.
Qiao Runming comforted him, "It's okay, Manman has medicine that can help you have a baby!"
Qiao Manman wanted to give her dad a thumbs up; he really did bring her business!
"Alright, go back now. My mother is getting impatient. She's so heavily pregnant, you don't want to leave her alone at home."
"It's my fault, it's my fault. I haven't talked to anyone for too long, and I couldn't control myself. Qiao girl, don't blame your father."
Qiao Manman helped Qiao Runming up: "Uncle Dashan, if you need anything next time, come to my house. I have wine and food, you can say whatever you want."
Seeing that she wasn't angry, Chen Dashan rubbed his hands together and nodded, "Okay, okay, Uncle got it!"
Qiao Manman took Qiao Runming home. At first, he was quite clear-headed, but he became more and more confused as they walked. By the time they reached the foot of the mountain, he was staggering.
He falls asleep the moment his head hits the pillow when he gets home, and He Nian has to wipe his hands and feet for him. Qiao Manman thought to herself, men really deserve a beating; they have no idea how hard it is for women.
"Mom, don't bother, it's okay if it gets dirty for one night."
"Wipe him clean, otherwise he won't feel comfortable sleeping."
Qiao Manman couldn't stand it anymore: "Let me do it. You're pregnant with your younger brother and sister, how can you take on such a burden?"
“When I was pregnant with you, I had to get out of bed for nine months. It’s only been a short time. It’s no big deal to wipe your father’s hands and feet.”
Qiao Manman fell silent, feeling that it was incredibly lucky for her father to marry her mother.
"It's getting late, go back and rest. Close the doors and windows, judging from the sky, it looks like it's going to snow."
Qiao Manman nodded, added some firewood to the stove, and then went back to her room to rest.
The kang (heated brick bed) inside was warm. She slipped into her spatial dimension, washed up, and lay down on the soft quilt, falling asleep soon after.
On the train, Lu Yuan and Xie Susu stared at each other.
"Mom, aren't you going to rest for a while?"
"Mom can't sleep. She's so happy just thinking about seeing her daughter-in-law soon."
"It's still early, it will take at least ten hours."
"What does it matter? It'll be over in the blink of an eye. Oh my, Xiao Yuan, what a coincidence that Manman and I are both factory workers."
No wonder you've always refused to go on blind dates; this was probably chosen specifically for Mom. I don't even want to think about how much we'd have to talk about!