Stepmother Reborn: Dad, my mom hasn't hit me for three days

Zhenzhen and Youcai played with their daughter. Zhenzhen had been to the village before, when she had a wedding. She hadn't been since. The feeling in autumn and winter was completely different.

Youcai takes Zhenzhen skiing, and he also has a snowboard, which he takes out for fun every winter.

He taught Zhenzhen how to ski, and August slid down the hillside on a snow ring beside him. They played on the same dirt slope they had played on when they were children, and many children in the village would come here to play.

The family of three played so hard that they were sweating profusely. When the wind blew, their backs were covered with cold sweat. Youcai was afraid that Zhenzhen and Bayue would catch a cold, so he took them back home in a hurry.

As soon as I got home, I saw Jidong in the yard.

Youcai's eyes lit up, and he immediately came forward and circled Jidong, "Good boy, you're finally back. Where's your girlfriend?"

Jidong deliberately teased him, "I have to go to my girlfriend's house first, and then bring her to our house. I can't be impolite."

Youcai didn't understand these things, but when he heard this, he also felt that it made sense. He must first ask the woman's opinion, but, "Then why are you back now? Shouldn't you go to your girlfriend's house?"

Jidong pointed at the list and said, "My aunt asked me to go to town to buy something. It's just right that you can go with me!"

Youcai was slightly stunned. Well, they had to give gifts to the girl when they met for the first time. He suddenly realized, "Is your girlfriend from our county?"

"Yup!"

Youcai was happy, "Great! It's close to home, that's good."

Knowing each other's background will make it very convenient to visit relatives during the Chinese New Year.

He pointed to the main room and said, "I'm going to go back and change my clothes. My back is soaked from skiing. Wait for me." He ran to the door and suddenly remembered, "Oh, right! Aunt Zhang bought an electric tricycle. Let's ride it. It's in the orchard. You can ride it back."

Zhang Xiuhua had always wanted to own an electric tricycle, and finally found an agent in the county this year. Although the price was really expensive and the battery was only enough for a round trip to the county, she still bought it.

Jidong agreed, put on a cotton hat, and went to the orchard against the wind.

After Youcai changed his clothes, he asked Zhenzhen and Bayue if they wanted to go to the market.

Zhenzhen was a little tempted, but the weather was too cold and August was still young, so she wondered if he would freeze to death.

Zhang Xiuhua heard her concerns and reminded Youcai, "Go! Put your father's military coat on August, let August go to our market, and buy her some delicious food. The market sells everything, and she will be happy to see it as a little kid."

So the family of three plus Jidong set off on electric tricycles.

Jidong was driving, Youcai sat next to him and asked him, "Why didn't Yaoyao come back with you?"

"She is helping out at Sister Hongxia's tutoring class and will be back two days later. I had to come back to buy something, so I had to come back early and didn't wait for her." Jidong wrapped himself up tightly. The wind was too strong, and he wore a cotton hat and a thick scarf. When the two talked, their voices were not very clear and they could only shout.

When they got to the market, Jidong locked the car. There was an old man who specialized in watching cars. He paid two cents for each visit, and then he would give him a license plate. He would come back with the license plate and take the car away.

Jidong bought some cakes, candies and fruits.

Zhenzhen saw that they only bought these things and wondered, "Is it too little? We need to buy cigarettes and alcohol when we propose marriage in the capital."

"We have them at home," Jidong explained. "We have a small shop at home with cigarettes and alcohol. My aunt doesn't let me buy them here because she's afraid I'll buy fakes."

At that time, cigarettes and alcohol also needed tickets, and the prices were not cheap. Many counterfeiters picked fake cigarettes and alcohol. It was difficult to buy real cigarettes and alcohol at the market. But Zhang Xiuhua was different. The cigarettes and alcohol in her store were all purchased through regular channels.

Zhenzhen suddenly realized.

When August saw the colorful candy stall, his eyes widened. He pulled his father's hand and pointed at the stall.

Youcai was afraid that she was too young and might get an upset stomach, so he was only willing to buy her a lollipop.

The little girl took the lollipop and put it in her mouth, licking it from time to time, showing off to other children. This made the other children cry and pull the adults' hands to eat candy. Some adults bought it for them, but some adults were impatient and slapped them directly, and the children immediately became obedient.

When August saw this scene, she was so frightened that her little body trembled, her little face turned pale, and she stretched out her hands to ask her father to hold her. Youcai had no choice but to hold her all the way.

Zhenzhen saw that her daughter refused to get down and wanted to take over. Youcai was afraid that she would fall, so he disagreed, "Let me hold her. You walk carefully."

The road at the market is not made of cement, but rammed earth trampled by people. Add to that the thick snow and it is so compacted that you can easily slip if you are not careful.

They walked around the market, bought sesame oil, some snacks and dried fruits, and then went home.

Jidong got out of the car carrying his stuff, and Zhang Xiuhua gave him more wine and cigarettes. Youcai saw him and was about to leave, "Let me take you there! You are carrying so many things, don't slip."

Jidong knew that he wanted to see it, so he deliberately contradicted him, "No need. I can ride my bike over there, I won't slip."

Carrying it himself doesn't seem grand enough, so riding a bike is more stable.

Youcai felt a little disappointed when Jidong refused again, but he became more curious inside.

Zhenzhen knew what he wanted to see, so she said, "That girl is pretty. She and Jidong look very good together. Don't worry."

Youcai wasn't worried, "I just wanted to see what kind of girl Jidong likes."

He took the things he bought out of the car and started to wash vegetables and cook. Zhang Xiuhua got two chickens from the orchard and bought a carp from the fishing area by the river. They were all cooked today.

Zhuzhu boiled water and plucked the hair, being directed around by Youcai.

Zhang Xiuhua was peeling melon seeds for August at the door.

Youcai thought for a moment and said, "Aunt Zhang, Jidong will bring his girlfriend home in a few days. Should we prepare a few more dishes?"

"Yes. You write the menu and I'll go buy the ingredients." Zhang Xiuhua thought it was a simple matter. Rural people slaughter pigs during the Spring Festival, so there is ready-made pork. There is a river behind and a fish pond in the village, where you can buy fish. Add the chickens, ducks and geese raised at home, and you have three main dishes.

The only thing missing is beef and mutton, which is also easy. There is a family in the village that raises sheep. We can buy one when the time comes and eat it until the New Year.

"I see there are only radishes and cabbages in the market. The old village chief has no other vegetables?" Youcai asked expectantly. In winter, meat is easy to prepare, but vegetables are not. They have to be prepared in advance.

Zhang Xiuhua nodded, "He has celery, greens, leeks, eggplants, cucumbers, peppers, spinach, water spinach and many other varieties."

When Youcai came back the year before last, there weren't so many vegetables. He was a little surprised, "How come he stocked up so many vegetables in such a cold weather?"

"We dug a cellar and built a house. The chicken farm in our village has not made much money in the past two years. It was originally a joint operation, but there were too many people and too little meat, so some people withdrew. Only two chickens are left. The chicken farm next to the team leader's house is now empty. He specializes in stockpiling vegetables. You can't expect to be able to stockpile until March next year." Although the loss is large, it is also a good idea. At least you can eat green leafy vegetables.

Youcai nodded and continued talking. At this moment, Aunt Wang came running over from outside. Seeing Zhang Xiuhua, she complained, "You are such a tight-lipped person. I tell you everything that happens in my family. Why are you telling me about it?"

Youcai wondered why Aunt Wang said that about Aunt Zhang.

Zhang Xiuhua also guessed what was going on and said with a smile, "Actually, I just found out about it, not much earlier than you."

Aunt Wang pulled a stool from the door and sat down, peeling melon seeds with Zhang Xiuhua. "You know what, Jidong and Xiangxiang are a good match. They are about the same age, and both are smart..."

There was a clang! Aunt Wang was startled and stopped talking. She looked up at the source of the sound and saw Youcai, who was plucking hair just now, suddenly stood up and stared at her with wide eyes.

"Aunt Wang, who are you talking about Jidong and?"

Aunt Wang patted her chest and complained to Zhang Xiuhua, "I haven't seen you for two years. I thought you had become more stable. Why are you still making such a fuss? I was shocked!"

Youcai was so anxious that he stamped his feet and asked angrily, "Aunt Wang?"

Aunt Wang turned her head and glanced at him, "Yes! It's Jidong and Xiangxiang. You heard it right. You're the elder brother, don't you know?"

No way? Aren't these two people in the capital?

Youcai ignored Aunt Wang's doubts and turned to look at Zhang Xiuhua, "Aunt Zhang, it smells really good?"

Zhang Xiuhua nodded, "Yes! I just found out about it too."

Youcai was so angry that he jumped up and down, "Great, great, Jidong has learned bad things. He deliberately hid it from me. He must be angry that I didn't invite him to my wedding."

When Youcai got married, Jidong was studying abroad and didn't come back to attend the wedding. This kid still holds a grudge against him. He is taking revenge on him. Youcai snorted in dissatisfaction, "He is so petty!"

The two had been fighting since they came back. Zhang Xiuhua had been annoyed by them for a long time, so she tried to smooth things over, "Okay! You two can just fight back and we're even now."

Youcai pouted, thinking that Aunt Zhang was trying to smooth things over. "It was just a coincidence, and I didn't hide it from him on purpose. If he was in China, I would definitely invite him. But he did it on purpose."

He couldn't stay any longer, "No! I have to go watch the fun now!"