A foreign city, dear you

In the evening, Cao Xueqian came back.

Ask Ye Lian, how is it? Is your son willing to play with you?

Although Cao Xueqian came back from get off work last night, Lan Shan was also avoiding Cao Xueqian, but Cao Xueqian has a bigger heart and is not as sad as Ye Lian. He thinks that his son will recognize me sooner or later. It is a matter of time.

He was worried that Ye Lian was anxious and sad, so the first thing he asked when he came back was Ye Lian.

Ye Lian said nothing and pulled him to the room.

Cao Xueqian was stunned when he saw it and said, "How did it become like this?"

Ye Lian could finally vomit her bitterness and tell Cao Xueqian everything that happened in the afternoon, and also poured out her anger.

This time Cao Xueqian was in trouble.

He understood his wife's mood very well. This wardrobe was really inappropriate to put in the aisle. It blocked the road, light and view, and it was also very inconvenient to use.

But how to tell mom and dad?

They live in rural areas and have deep-rooted superstitions. It is impossible to convince them.

Cao Xueqian frowned deeply, thinking about how to solve this problem.

Suddenly, he slapped his thigh: "Yes!"

Ye Lian asked him what he had?

"I have an idea." Cao Xueqian's eyebrows stretched: "I'll buy a calendar, hang it on the closet door, and cover the mirror. Wouldn't the problem of the mirror facing the bed be solved?"

"Is this okay? Can your parents agree?"

"The problem is solved, why don't they agree? Don't worry, just leave it to me." Cao Xueqian patted Ye Lian on the shoulder, looking very confident.

So the two of them went to the living room, and Cao Xueqian communicated with his parents about his plan to buy a calendar and a mirror.

"No, you're still facing the mirror even if you cover it up." Grandma Lanshan shook her head.

Ye Lian was so disappointed.

"Where are you covering up and facing the mirror? You can't see the mirror." Cao Xueqian said and winked at Grandpa Lanshan.

"If they want to cover it up, let them cover it up. If they block it, it should be fine." Grandpa Lanshan said.

"Look, dad said it's okay." Cao Xueqian hurriedly struck while the iron was hot.

"Okay." Grandma Lanshan finally nodded.

Cao Xueqian hurriedly raised his eyebrows at Ye Lian: "Let's go buy a calendar."

Ye Lian was secretly happy and quickly followed out.

The young couple ran downstairs, feeling happy after "the conspiracy succeeded."

"How about it, is the matter settled?" Cao Xueqian was very proud.

Ye Lian jumped up and clung to Cao Xueqian's neck, and generously put a thumbs up on his forehead.

They went to a nearby small store, picked out a calendar with the word "福" on it, and ran home.

Although Grandma Lanshan is illiterate, she recognizes the words "福" and "财" and likes them very much.

As soon as she saw the red word "福", she kept saying, "This is good, this is good!"

The young couple smiled knowingly.

So, the whole family worked together to move the wardrobe back to its original location, then nailed it and hung up the calendar.

Alas, tossing.

Seeing that the beautiful mirror was covered by the calendar, Ye Lian still felt a little unhappy, but that was all she could do.

Although it is a bit troublesome to look in the mirror, as you need to take off the calendar first, you can do it after all, and the wardrobe can be used normally.

A wall calendar finally put an end to the wardrobe turmoil.

This was the second day after Grandma Lanshan came to Yancheng, and Ye Lian almost had a conflict with her.

However, she endured it in the end. The matter was finally resolved.

Yes, the Chinese New Year is coming soon, and family harmony is the most important thing.

It's so fast, before I know it, one year is about to pass.

This is the first year that Ye Lian followed Cao Xueqian to Yancheng and worked in Yancheng. It is also the first time that they celebrate the New Year in Yancheng.

On the [-]th of the new year, Cao Xueqian finally didn’t have to work overtime at night and went home relatively early.

In the evening, the family chatted about what they need to buy for the New Year and what New Year goods they need to buy.

According to Ye Lian’s meaning:

The living room needs a small wardrobe, otherwise there will be no place to put the clothes of the two elderly people and Lanshan;

Just buy a cloth one? Cheap;

Lanshan needs a small bed. It’s too crowded to sleep with his grandparents. In the middle of winter, there’s often no quilt to cover him;

Do you need a TV too? I want a second-hand one, smaller, cheaper, and doesn’t take up much space;

What about new year goods? There are no relatives and few friends in Yancheng. Just prepare a few candies, melon seeds, etc.;

You still have to buy a couplet, so that it feels like celebrating the New Year...

The family chatted and made some additions.

"Shanshan wants to buy some clothes and a pair of shoes." Ye Lian hugged Lanshan and said.

"Yeah." Cao Xueqian nodded: "What about you? You also bought two new clothes for the New Year."

"I'll just watch it again." Lanshan was about to go down to play, but Ye Lian put him down as he spoke.

"Mom and Dad, you also want to buy two new clothes for the New Year." Cao Xueqian said to Lanshan's grandparents.

Grandma Lanshan took over the conversation and couldn't stop: "We don't need to buy it. It's not easy for you to make money, so you have to save it for use.

"Your dad doesn't have to buy it, and I, a woman, don't have to buy it. Women don't have to attend any big events, so why do they need to buy so many clothes?

"Look at the clothes I wore when I was young. How many years have I worn them? Isn't it still the same?

"Young people, you should slowly learn to run a household and don't spend as much as you earn..."

Ye Lian's face darkened.

"Ahem," Cao Xueqian interrupted Grandma Lanshan: "Mom, um, I'm sleepy, so I'm going to get ready to rest first."

Grandma Lanshan felt very sorry for her son who kept working overtime, and said quickly: "Oh, okay, go and have a rest. I work overtime every day, I am too tired."

Cao Xueqian pulled Ye Lian into the room and closed the door.

Cao Xueqian put his hands on Ye Lian's shoulders and looked down at Ye Lian: "Are you unhappy?"

Ye Lian hesitated for a while and then said dullly: "Look at your mother, what are you talking about? What does it mean for a woman to not have to buy clothes?"

"Old man, this is how people of their generation think. She has been doing this her whole life, so you don't have to pay too much attention." Cao Xueqian persuaded.

"It's not that she doesn't care, but what she said sounded uncomfortable. Are women not worthy of buying clothes?"

"That's my mother's concept. You don't have to think so much. She said it's hers. If you buy yours, doesn't the money belong to you?"

"I don't have to buy it, and I'm not someone who likes to spend money. I just don't like to hear this."

"Okay, don't be upset. My husband will support you no matter what you do. Isn't that enough?"

"..."

Cao Xueqian hugged Ye Lian: "Come here, husband, give me a hug. I work overtime every day and I don't even get to hug you properly."

Ye Lian clung to Cao Xueqian's chest: Hehe, I like this.

Cao Xueqian looked at Ye Lian lowly, his eyes flashing towards her frequently: "Shall we go to bed early tonight? Huh?"

Ye Lian understood, smiled shyly, and muttered: "Think of good things."

Cao Xueqian lifted Ye Lian off the ground and turned off the light.

……