Since the last time because of the incident of bringing children, father-in-law spoke out, mother-in-law's health was not good enough to take care of, whoever's children should think of a way by themselves, if they couldn't bring them then send them to the nursery, Liu Ling had resented her ever since.
Although she didn't say it with her mouth, it was obvious that she was cold and estranged in her usual interactions, she could still perceive it.
She originally still felt that Liu Ling was pretty good to her, even if she was at a disadvantage in some places it didn't matter, but now, she finally saw clearly.
When she took advantage, Liu Ling was willing to be good to her, she hadn't even let her suffer a loss yet, it was just that the elders treated everyone fairly, and she was uncomfortable in her heart.
In the few years since Zheng Suchun got married, she naturally no longer lacked confidence like when she first married, and her mentality had also completely changed.
No matter how good the pre-marriage promises were, when the facts were in front of her eyes, who wouldn't make plans for their own little family?
If she was angry then let her be angry, she brought it onto herself, as if she was the only one with a little temper.
As the eldest daughter-in-law, she had taken so much advantage for so many years, how could she even have the nerve.
After all, they were living in the same house, Zhou Nan couldn't just ignore it. She stood up and said, "You guys go ahead and start eating first, she probably didn't hear me, I'll go call her."
"You sit down, let Wen Qing go." An Jingzhi said and then turned his head towards the children's table and called out, "Wen Qing, go call your mom to come eat."
The child also didn't have too many tricks, and was eyeing the meat on the table, so he hurried off to call.
He ran back again, and seeing that others hadn't started eating yet, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The appearance of the little glutton was still rather adorable.
When Liu Ling came out, there was some fatigue on her face, "Sorry mom, I didn't hear you call us to eat just now."
"It's fine, my voice wasn't very loud either, hurry up and sit down." Zhou Nan said unconcernedly.
Liu Ling sat in her own spot, after An Jingzhi and Zhou Nan picked up their chopsticks, everyone else started eating too.
Seeing the adults start eating on this side, the children on the other side stopped holding back too, and they all picked up their chopsticks and reached for the lamb legs.
Two chickens were killed, and the lamb legs were stewed in a pot with cabbage, turnips and noodles, the aroma was extremely rich.
After the meal, Zhou Nan cleaned up the bowls and chopsticks, Zhi Xia swept the floor, Zheng Suchun went to clean up the kitchen, and Liu Ling hurried over to help too.
After Zhi Xia finished sweeping the floor she stopped working. She had just entered the living room when she heard An Jingzhi ask her about the college entrance examination.
His attitude compared to before had an obvious change. Well, previously Zhi Xia was the only illiterate person in the family, even if there were reasons for it, it still didn't sound good when talked about outside.
And now, having become a college student, her life would change even more because of it.
Liu Ling and Zhou Nan were also done with their busy work, it was just that Zheng Suchun was a little slower at washing the dishes.
An Jingzhi was obviously in a good mood. Seeing Liu Ling come over, he also knew that this daughter-in-law had a strong personality. Even Zhi Xia had been admitted, but she had failed. Her heart must not feel good.
He thought about it and still opened his mouth to comfort her, "The notice for this college entrance examination was given relatively urgently, it's very normal to not be well prepared. Wen Qing's mom, you still have to focus on work and the child as the main thing, adjust your mentality well. If you really don't want to give up, then study hard and strive to test in next year, it won't be too late either."
"I know dad. But I don't plan to take the exams again. I'll put my heart into my work from now on." It was also a decision she made with great difficulty this time. Although she felt a little disappointed about not getting in.
She was already thirty, she really couldn't compare with the young people. To try again next year, it would be fine if she tested in, but if she didn't, she would lose a lot of face.
Moreover, even if she did test in, she would still have a few years of college, by the time she graduated she would already be halfway through life.
Relatively speaking, she was no longer young.
Regarding this, An Jingzhi didn't force her. He comforted her a few more sentences, then stopped pursuing it.
Even though both daughters-in-law didn't test in, his son and daughter had both gotten in. If he wasn't afraid of being too ostentatious, he really wanted to have a big celebration at home.
"By the way Zhiren, you'll be going to Beijing after New Year's, have you discussed with them mother and child how they'll be arranged?" Zhou Nan suddenly remembered and asked.
Zheng Suchun came in from outside still wiping her hands on her apron, staring eagerly at him.
An Zhiren met her gaze then quickly looked away again, lightly clearing his throat and said, "I plan to take them with me to Beijing and rent a house off campus."
Zheng Suchun was bent on following him to apply for Peking University because she didn't want to be separated from her husband either. No matter how much he persuaded her it was useless. She insisted on going with him.
In this aspect she was completely different from Liu Ling.
"You guys figure it out between yourselves then." An Jingzhi said before Zhou Nan could open her mouth. He had confidence that if he let Zhou Nan say a few more sentences, she would definitely rope a whole bunch of things back onto herself.
An Jingzhi didn't want to help anyone look after children at all. But financially he didn't mind giving some assistance.
After all he was born the eldest young master. Although the things at his father's place couldn't be touched yet, he still had some private savings of his own, that even Zhou Nan didn't know about.
As the new year approached, the streets became increasingly lively.
Pei Jing rarely had such leisure time these days. He took Guo Momo's son and went out to play everyday, having a car was very convenient. He directly took them around all the fun places in Jingcheng.
After New Year's on the second day, he took An Zhiang back home. He didn't even have time to go pay New Year visits in Zhou village like they originally said.
Another heavy snow once again covered the earth. Fortunately the weather cleared up before the tenth.
By the time school started, the weather was clear and sunny, and the ground was dry.
Guo Momo rode her bike over carrying PingAn on her back, "Sister-in-law, have you prepared? Let's go to school together."
She was actually a little nervous herself, which was why she specially came over looking for Zhi Xia's company. And specially brought her child too, also afraid of seeing contemptuous looks from others.
Zhi Xia had just finished instructing Sister Zhang about things at home, and hurried out, "Coming."
Seeing this scene, Sister Zhang who had followed her out suggested, "Why not leave PingAn here and I'll watch him for a day? Today is your first day going to school, you still don't know what the situation is. If you have to run around everywhere, bringing a child will be inconvenient too. Wait until you get things figured out today, find your bearings, and get settled in. Estimating later on it'll be easier."
Guo Momo got a little emotional, and looked at Zhi Xia and Sister Zhang somewhat embarrassed, "Would it be too much trouble for Sister Zhang?"
Even though he knew she was going to school today, Pei JianGuo still left earlier than usual without asking a single sentence about how the child should be handled.
For this man, Guo Momo only had disappointment left towards him now, and couldn't find any other emotions.
"Since Sister Zhang offered, then leave PingAn here." Zhi Xia thought that they had to register today, find classrooms, and process dorm accommodations. Although they weren't living on campus, having a place they could use for afternoon naps wouldn't be bad.
Since both Sister Zhang and Zhi Xia said so, Guo Momo handed PingAn to Sister Zhang.
Fortunately the children came over frequently, so PingAn wasn't resistant to others holding him. He just watched Guo Momo's back retreating into the distance with his bright shiny eyes.
The university was relatively far away. Even riding bikes it took nearly 20 minutes. Of course part of that was because there were a lot of people on the roads today with school starting, causing congestion.
Zhi Xia had already asked An Jingzhi about the process. She quickly finished the formalities, then went to the dorm with Guo Momo.
Guo Momo hadn't intended to apply for a dorm at first. But on Zhi Xia's advice she asked for a bed space.
She would have to bring her son to school in the coming days. And this situation would persist for the entire college period. It would waste half an hour, round trip, to go home for lunch everyday. Once back home she would still have to cook and eat on her own, there simply wouldn't be enough time.
Therefore, choosing the dorm was better. The university provided subsidies that could fully cover lunches on campus. And the time savings could precisely be used for afternoon naps.
When assigning dorms, Zhi Xia secretly slipped the dorm auntie a mlik candy. Successfully getting them assigned to the same dorm room.
There weren't any other people in the dorm yet. Zhi Xia chose a spot near the window. She cleaned the bunk thoroughly and put her luggage on the top bunk. It was more convenient for Guo Momo to be on the lower bunk with her child, and could avoid a lot of trouble.
By the time everything was ready, it was nearly noon.
The two of them walked together towards the school gates. They didn't plan to eat outside. After all there were so many children at home, they didn't have time to delay.
Not far behind them, a tall and straight man watched her retreating figure. Going from initial astonishment, to confusion, and then excitement.
Perhaps heaven just liked playing jokes on people. Just when he was prepared to give up, he encountered her here again.
She was accompanied by another woman, and the two chatted and laughed as they walked, appearing quite close.
It was simply unclear whether she had come to enroll as a student herself, or was there to accompany the woman beside her who intended to enroll...
