in2ebook Chapter 238 Chen Feng buys eggs to supplement the nutrition of his grandchildren
Chapter 238 Chen Feng buys eggs to supplement the nutrition of his grandchildren
Ever since the Ma Chunlei incident, Ma Ganwei had been avoiding Chen Aiguo. But they worked in the same company and saw each other all the time, so it wasn't a good idea to be so awkward with each other.
"That's fine!" Ma Ganwei didn't want to feel awkward all the time, so he forced a smile and said, "There are too many packages today. I'd be more than happy if you could help me with the work."
With Chen Aiguo's help, Ma Ganwei quickly unloaded the cart of packages. The two men sat on the steps, panting, neither of them speaking.
After a long while, Ma Ganwei spoke: "Old Chen, Chunlei's former... "
"Don't worry about it." Chen Aiguo interrupted Ma Ganwei and said, "She's married."
Ma Ganwei's lips trembled a few times, and he looked very lost. He said disappointedly: "Ah, my nephew is so unlucky! My eldest brother's hair has turned white with worry now."
Chen Aiguo sighed and said, "Your eldest brother is just too honest. If he were in charge of the family, this matter would not have come to this."
Ma Ganwei did not refute this. If his eldest brother had not been so cowardly and unable to control his eldest sister-in-law and nephew, their family would not be living like that now.
"By the way, is your nephew's leg healed?"
Ma Ganwei shook his head and said, "What good is that? This is like being disabled. Our family wasn't well off to begin with, and now it's even worse. I can't even get married."
Chen Aiguo stood up, patted Ma Ganwei on the shoulder, and said in a deep voice: "You are a very considerate uncle. If you really can't take care of it, then leave it alone! There is no need to get yourself into trouble because of him."
"Never mind." Ma Ganwei also felt disheartened and said earnestly, "I've been busy running around, not missing a single good word, and even got myself into trouble."
Ma Chunlei planned and schemed, but ended up with nothing. He failed to marry either Zhou Xiaoyan or Chen Qin, and ended up owing a lot of foreign debts.
It was obvious that Ma Chunlei was fickle, but Sun Sanmei insisted on putting the blame on Ma Ganwei, saying that if it weren't for him meddling, Ma Chunlei would have married Zhou Xiaoyan long ago.
Every time Sun Sanmei mentioned this matter, Ma Ganwei wanted to slap himself a few times. Why do you think he cares about this trivial matter?
Chen Aiguo sighed, a hint of guilt in his tone: "It's my fault for being nosy. If I hadn't told you at the time, you wouldn't have to worry about this."
"I don't blame you." Ma Ganwei said with a wry smile: "If you hadn't told me, I'm afraid my nephew would have been shot long ago. The crime of hooliganism is not a small crime.
My eldest sister-in-law doesn't remember my kindness, but my eldest brother understands. He remembers my kindness, and that's enough."
Every family has its own problems, and Chen Aiguo didn't know how to comfort Ma Ganwei. However, after a few words between them today, the knot in his heart was finally untied.
"Old Chen, the college entrance exam is coming soon, right? Will you go with me on the day of the exam?"
"Of course I have to go! The college entrance exam is a big deal. Both of our children are taking it. I've already asked my boss for leave, so I definitely have to go with them for those two days."
The two of them entered the post office one after the other. Ma Ganwei sighed, "Old Chen, both of your children have good academic performance. If they both get into university, you'll be under a lot of pressure!"
"What are you afraid of?" Chen Aiguo said with a smile, "At worst, we'll just have to tighten our belts and endure a few more years of hardship. Anyway, if my children get into college, I'll let them go even if I have to sell everything I have."
Sister Zhao looked up at them and said jokingly, "Old Chen, I really envy you. Your eldest son is a regular employee at the food factory, and your second son and youngest daughter are about to go to college.
In our Dahe Town, you are the only one who has arranged such good arrangements for your children!"
Chen Aiguo laughed innocently and replied, "Sister Zhao, you only see my glory, but not my hunger. Our family's famine has only just ended today, and once these two children go to college, I'll have to continue to feed the famine."
"Doesn't your eldest son have a high salary?" Sister Zhao asked. "And your eldest daughter-in-law, they both have stable jobs. Let them pay!"
Chen Aiguo waved his hand and said, "That won't do! Jiaxing and Xiaoxue are just getting better, and I'm anxious to have grandchildren. If I ask them to support Jiawang and Shuning's education, when will I ever be able to have grandchildren?
Besides, when Xiaoxue married into our family, our financial situation was at its worst. She never enjoyed a single day of happiness after entering the family, so I don’t have the nerve to ask them for money.”
Sister Zhao smiled and said, "Old Chen, you have a very high level of ideological awareness! Whoever can enter your house in the future will be blessed."
"I can't live a life of luxury. I've only achieved so much, so I can't give my children good material conditions. But I won't let my daughter-in-law and son-in-law suffer."
Chen Aiguo took a list and wrote as he wrote, "I didn't give birth to them. If I don't treat them well now, how can they treat me well in the future?
Although I'm not well educated, I understand the principle. When a person gets old, there's a huge difference between making whatever the child wants to eat and eating whatever the child makes.
Ma Gandang sorted his bags and agreed, "Old Chen, I think what you said makes sense. Although we are all alive, there are many ways to live."
"What are you afraid of?" Sister Zhao said nonchalantly, "We have a pension. Even if our children are unfilial, we won't starve to death."
Chen Aiguo glanced at Sister Zhao and said, "This isn't fear. This is called loving the house and loving the dog. I love the children, so I can't create conflicts for them.
Sister Zhao curled her lips and stopped talking. She didn't agree with what Chen Aiguo said. What was there to be afraid of as she had a salary?
Ma Ganwei shook his head. He knew what Sister Zhao was thinking. She had fought with her son and daughter-in-law many times, so it was useless to persuade her.
Chen Shuning hadn't received a letter from Guo Junshan for some time. Although she missed him, she knew the nature of the work of a criminal police officer and could understand that Guo Junshan was busy.
After Chen Aiguo got off work, he told Chen Shuning about the call he received from Guo Junshan today, and the last bit of confusion in Chen Shuning's heart disappeared.
Guo Junshan was so busy, and afraid that she would worry, he made time to call Chen Aiguo to prove that he had her in his heart. He was not using work as an excuse to deliberately ignore her.
"Dad, I understand. You eat, I'm going to read..."
Chen Aiguo looked at the empty bottom of Chen Shuning's bowl and said worriedly, "Shuning, are you full? Why do I feel like you haven't eaten much today?"
"I'm full." Chen Shuning replied with a smile: "Dad, the college entrance examination is only half a month away, I have to study hard."
Chen Jiawang also put down his bowl and chopsticks, wiped his mouth and said, "I'm full too."
"Wait a minute." Chen Aiguo picked up the steamed bread, stuffed one into each of their mouths, and said with concern, "You two have been eating too little recently, this won't do!
If you keep going like this, your bodies won't be able to take it before the college entrance exam. Don't be stingy with food, make sure you have enough to eat."
Chen Feng took out a dollar from his pocket and put it on the table. He said to Chen Aiguo, "Boss, go to the supply and marketing cooperative tomorrow and buy some eggs to supplement the nutrition of the two children."
Liu Xianghua looked up and said, "Dad, you can take the money back. Aiguo just got his salary, and we have money. We can just ask him to buy it back tomorrow."
Li Zhen's voice rang out, "Just take it if I tell you to. This is a small gift from your father and me. Although you have some money, you still have to save it for their college education."