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

Zhang Xiuhua only stayed at home for one day and paid the annual expenses of her fifth uncle and aunt in one lump sum. The remaining money will be transferred to their savings books on time every month.

Everyone in the village says that she is kind and righteous.

At this time, rural people generally did not let their daughters take care of them in their old age. They still had old ideas. They believed that if a daughter married into another family in the future, she would be like spilled water. A married daughter would only be treated as a relative in the future. Families who loved their daughters would prepare a dowry for them, while families who did not love their daughters would not give them any dowry at all, and might even withhold part of the betrothal gift. The homestead and money were all given to the sons.

Zhang Xiuhua raised the child in accordance with national laws. Although the money she gave was not much, it was already remarkable for rural people.

As for Zhang Xiuhua not taking her father to her home to live in, rural people can understand that. After all, it is the home of a daughter and son-in-law, not a son and daughter-in-law, so it is not so justified.

After saying goodbye to the villagers, Zhang Xiuhua did not go directly back to the Northeast, but went to the capital first.

Zhuzhu is about to join the crew for a filming. Although she has a bodyguard, the work of the bodyguard and the assistant is different. The bodyguard only protects Zhuzhu's safety, while the assistant handles the small things in life. Especially privacy, which is particularly important.

When Zhang Xiuhua arrived in the capital, Zhuzhu and Wang Juan were watching the show at home.

This variety show was recorded at the end of the year and is only being broadcast now after being reviewed by the higher-ups.

Zhang Xiuhua entered the room, and Zhuzhu served her tea and water, and pulled her to watch. Zhuzhu likes to watch her own show very much, as a review to see if her acting skills have improved. She also watches the recorded variety shows, mainly to see if there is any difference between the broadcast and the recording.

Although it was a bit strange to watch her own show, Zhuzhu has always been serious about her work. Many shows would write nonsense just for the sake of ratings. Then she might not cooperate with these media anymore.

Zhuzhu became popular because of two idol dramas, in which she partnered with two male protagonists. The questions asked by the host were also about her love life.

The host was asked if she would develop feelings when acting with male actors.

Zhuzhu did not answer the question directly. "My mother taught me since I was a child that when choosing a boyfriend, you can't just look at his appearance. You have to see if he has a sense of responsibility. Because if you get divorced, your children will not lack fatherly love."

The host was very surprised, "Why would your mother want to divorce? Parents rarely think of divorce first."

Zhuzhu's face was full of pride. "She and my dad were remarried. My dad had two children, my mom raised three, and then I was their child. So I was loved since I was a child."

The big screen at the back also showed Zhuzhu's childhood photos. Because the clothes in Zhang Xiuhua's space can only be worn by certain age groups. But Zhuzhu was only one year old at the time, so Zhang Xiuhua gave her all the clothes she could wear. It can be said that this child has been wearing new clothes since she was a child.

The host also talked about Zhuzhu's family background. She was from a rural area in Northeast China. Her father was a soldier, but his rank was not high, so his family could not follow him. Her mother took care of six children alone in her hometown.

The host looked at the photo and said, "Every family was very poor at that time. Yet you were able to wear such nice clothes. Even from today's perspective, the style is not tacky at all. Your mother really loved you. Adults usually seldom buy clothes for the youngest child. They always buy clothes for the oldest child. After the oldest child wears them, the youngest one will wear them. It's a turn of events, and the youngest one will always have old clothes. Your family is the other way around. Wouldn't your brothers and sisters be dissatisfied?"

Zhuzhu thought for a moment, "My mother would buy them a set every season. But they had to wash their clothes themselves. Light-colored clothes get dirty easily, so they always bought black ones. I was young and couldn't wash my own clothes, so my mother did it for me. She would buy light-colored ones, as long as they looked pretty."

The host was very surprised, "Is your father's allowance enough to buy so many clothes? At that time, you needed cloth coupons."

"My mother opened a tofu shop in the village, and later the whole village opened a chicken farm, and my family also participated in a small share." Zhuzhu didn't remember it very clearly, and her memory was a little confused. In fact, the chicken farm was opened later.

The host gave her a thumbs up and said, "So your family conditions are pretty good?"

"It's okay. I've never been hungry since I was a child." Zhuzhu didn't say anything else, for fear of being accused of showing off her wealth.

The host did not ask about family anymore, but continued to ask, "You have worked with so many male actors, who is the most responsible?"

Just now she said she wanted to find someone who was responsible. The host asked this question right after that. It was obviously a trap.

Zhuzhu pretended not to hear the subtext, "Everyone is very responsible during filming, never late, and acting very seriously. On the set, everyone is busy memorizing lines and listening to the director's explanation. As for who is the most responsible among them, I have never dated any of them, so I can't comment."

The host continued to ask, "Is it possible for you and Zhang Weishan to be together?"

Zhang Weishan is the male lead in Zhuzhu's latest hit TV series. Zhuzhu has filmed an idol drama with him before.

Zhuzhu still smiled, "I have three brothers. The eldest brother cooks delicious dishes. He is a professional chef and the owner of several restaurants. Her second brother (referring to Jidong) is very outstanding, handsome, responsible, and smart. He was admitted to Tsinghua University after only one year of high school. He is the boss of Smart Baby and loves my sister-in-law very much. When my sister-in-law just got pregnant, he decorated the room and bought clothes for the baby. My third brother and I get along best. When we were young, my mother let us be the head of the family, and we often bickered together. I heard that you can't meet too amazing people when you are young. I have been spoiled by my three outstanding brothers since I was a child, and these few short months of acting can't make me fall in love."

This statement indirectly indicates that he will not fall in love because of the drama.

Zhang Xiuhua was surprised that such a segment was actually broadcast. She couldn't help but ask Zhuzhu, "Are you advertising for your two brothers?"

Zhuzhu laughed, "Did you hear that?"

"It's too obvious." Zhang Xiuhua was a little puzzled. "Why don't you just say 'You won't fall in love with someone because of the drama'? You're beating around the bush."

"I can't say it directly. If fans see me saying that I won't fall in love, they'll be distracted while watching the TV series." Zhuzhu feels that she still has to leave the audience with a good wish.

Zhang Xiuhua didn't quite understand, but Zhuzhu must have her reasons for saying that, so she changed the subject, "When will the God of Wealth Contest that Youcai participated in be broadcast?"

"The latest episode will be broadcast tomorrow at 3 pm." Zhuzhu shook her head. "This kind of competition doesn't have a high ratings. It's not as attractive as a TV series. So far, they've only found a seasoning sponsor to broadcast it."

Zhang Xiuhua was a little disappointed, and suddenly remembered something, "You promised him to go to the show to cheer him on. You're going to film again soon, can you make time for it?"

"It can be adjusted. I can just ask for leave when the time comes." Zhuzhu asked about her grandfather's illness. "I haven't seen my grandfather since I was a child. I should go see him."

There was a hint of disappointment in these words. Zhang Xiuhua said indifferently, "He doesn't even like me, how can he like you? How can there be eyeballs without eye sockets?"

Zhuzhu could tell that she seemed unhappy, "Mom, what's wrong with you?"

"Your grandpa is not sick, he just pretended to be sick so that I could go back. I have already found someone to take care of him." Zhang Xiuhua touched her head, "Mom is an unfilial daughter! But mom can't forget the grievances she suffered when she was a child."

Zhang Xiuhua seldom mentions childhood events to her children, fearing that they would have psychological burdens. Zhuzhu only knew that her mother had a stepmother like her sister Shuyu, so she could probably guess that her mother had suffered a lot of grievances when she was a child. She hugged her mother and leaned on her shoulders, "Mom, I was wrong. I shouldn't have mentioned him."

Her mother is a kind person. She is always willing to lend a hand when she sees others in trouble. She took her second brother to the Capital Hospital for treatment because he had a lame leg. Her third sister-in-law couldn't go to school, so she helped her to study.

They all have one thing in common, they all have a father who doesn't love them. Mom sympathizes with the second brother and the third sister-in-law, maybe because she feels pity for herself when she was a child?!

Zhang Xiuhua patted the back of her hand and said, "Let's not talk about the past. I will be responsible for the support."

She changed the subject, "You're older now, and now the host is asking you about choosing a spouse."

Zhuzhu didn't take it seriously, "I'm still young. Why get married? I want to have fun for a few more years. They just want to create a topic."

"The audience wants to know, right?" Zhang Xiuhua asked curiously.

"Yes! Mom, don't worry, I will definitely put my career first." Mom knew that she didn't want Sister Baolin to get married too early. She could do it, too.

Zhang Xiuhua wanted to say that you are not Baolin, so there is no need to get married too late. However, considering that the entertainment industry is more about youth, she gave up the idea, touched Zhuzhu's head, and praised, "My Zhuzhu is still the most obedient and sensible."

Zhuzhu hugged her and smiled foolishly, "Of course! I want to accompany you."

"You don't have to be single. If you meet a man you like, you can still be together, get married and have children, but you have to put your career first. Don't be a housewife. Love is the most unreliable thing. You see those love movies made abroad are so well made, but in fact their divorce rate is very high. We have to see the essence through the phenomenon."

Zhuzhu smiled and said, "Okay! But I haven't met him yet. When I meet him, I will bring him to you."

"Okay! Then mom will wait."

Wang Juan, who had been a background figure, was surprised to see the interaction between the mother and daughter. This was the first time she had seen such a good relationship between a mother and daughter since she was a child.