Chapter 258 Jia Zhang's Self-reliance

Evening

On the small dining table in Xihua Hall

"Why are you so happy today? Is there good news from the front line?"

"No, I just feel so relaxed today. It's like I'm ten years younger. I feel like I've found the energy to climb snowy mountains and walk through grasslands again."

The old couple talked about Lin Chen's acupuncture treatment at the dinner table...

"With such miraculous medical skills, why didn't you keep the young comrade to work in Yutan?"

The old man waved his hand: "Puffer fish is delicious, but it is also very temperamental... Young people yearn for freedom, and they can't be caged. This is not a matter of national justice, and we can't force young comrades. Besides, it will take a few injections for several years, so why keep it? It will be the same if we put it in the city and protect it well!"

Grandma Deng nodded slightly: "That makes sense. If it's so miraculous, you old comrades... should let him take a look. Especially now in Lushan, weren't you worried about his health a few days ago? When we return to Lijiawan, let the young comrade go and try it too..."

"Well, let's talk about it after he comes back from summer vacation... How is your work at the Women's Federation?"

"It's still the same. We are promoting the prohibition of domestic violence... Men beating women is not conducive to family unity. We prohibit feudal evil mothers-in-law from oppressing their daughters-in-law..."

"Well, women hold up half the sky. The work of the Women's Federation cannot be neglected..."

……

Around 7pm

There are still many people chatting and enjoying the cool air in the central courtyard of the quadrangle.

Jia family

Ever since Ma Lan restricted the number of eggs to one per day, the food standards of the Jia Zhang family have plummeted.

Whenever she ate one more bite of the stick, she would cry and make a fuss, so she never got enough to eat.

"Dongxu, do you think Banggeng has lost weight this week?"

The mother and daughter were bathing Banggeng at the moment, and Jia Zhang deliberately told her son to go find Malan to give Banggeng a snack...

Jia Dongxu is not stupid, so he naturally knows what my mother is planning.

"No way! This brat is fat! I think he's fatter than Yi Jie and Jie Di."

Jia Zhang rolled her eyes at her son and was about to retort immediately. At this time, Ma Lan came back from outside... She had already heard what Jia Zhang meant at the door.

"Don't dream all day long. Banggeng hasn't lost any weight at all. I weighed him yesterday and he was 20 kilograms, while Jiedi was only 18 kilograms..."

Jia Dongxu also agreed: "See, I said that the brat is fatter than Jie Di. He is more than a month younger than that girl..."

The couple sang in unison and interrupted Jia Zhang's idea of ​​adding more food.

"It's up to you. The grandson of Wang Damazi from the next yard is fed two eggs a day. Look how strong his child is."

Seeing that the other party was still grumbling, Ma Lan snorted coldly...

"Don't talk nonsense. Wang Damazi is a level 4 worker. He can afford to feed his one grandson. Look at the He and Xu families... Forget about buying a yard. Even building one yourself costs more than two hundred. If we don't save some money now, how are we going to buy a house for Banggeng in the future? You're going to have to give birth to a few more children. You'll be left starving after that! All you do all day is eat and eat..."

After being bombarded by Ma Lan, Jia Zhang didn't dare to say a word. Now that Ma Lan was right, Jia Dongxu also agreed.

Jia Zhang was no match for the couple.

"If you don't want to add it, then don't add it! There are so many great truths every day. Three yuan eggs a month can make you go bankrupt!"

Jia Zhang left after saying this. She planned to intercept Xu Wude again tonight... The old man had plenty of money, so getting some from him would satisfy her craving...

After making up her mind, Jia Zhang went to rest and recuperate. She wanted to be self-reliant...

At the Red Star Cinema, Lao Xu suddenly sneezed a few times in front of the projector...

"What's going on? Do I have a cold?"

Old Xu talked to himself. He never thought that Jia Zhang would be thinking about him.

……

On the other side, after dinner, Lin Chen wanted to send Lou Xiaoe home.

The bicycle had not ridden far when Lou Xiao'e put her arm around Lin Chen's waist.

The visibility was poor at night and Lin Chen pedaled the bicycle fast... She was afraid that she would fall off due to the bumps.

"Brother Lin Chen, don't ride so fast! It's okay to ride a little later. Mom and Dad won't worry if they know I'm with you."

Lin Chen smiled and stopped his bike: "Xiao'e, how about we go for a walk together? I know a small path..."

When Lou Xiao'e heard about taking a small road, she immediately became happy. There were no street lights on small roads in those days, and it was dark and scary...

"The path is so dark! I'm a little scared..."

Lin Chen saw that she was smiling and knew that she was being clever again... and he heard her conversation with Bai Ling.

"Don't be afraid, I can protect you. Wait for me to hide the bike and come back to ride it later."

"Well, don't go too far... I'm afraid of the dark."

In a blink of an eye, while Lou Xiao'e was not paying attention, Lin Chen put the bicycle away.

Lin Chen ran back and took Lou Xiaoe along a small path back to Lou's house...

Although there are no street lights on the path, Lou Xiao'e cannot see others... and others cannot see them either!

These days, things are not peaceful and no one goes out to run around at night.

……

In Xiyang Hutong, Anjie was very happy.

Lin Chen quietly sent them six sets of different long skirts today, all of which are popular among girls nowadays.

"Sister, how about I wear this tomorrow?"

"Okay, it looks better than before."

Anjie tried on each piece of clothing and asked his sister to help him take a look...

"My brother-in-law is amazing. He actually knows my size. Did you tell him?"

An Xin was also trying on her own clothes and she shook her head.

"I didn't tell him... Anyway, I guess all 18-year-old girls are about the same!"

An Jie has already planned to wear her best outfit to show Lin Chen tomorrow... She can't let her brother Lin Chen be seduced away by those sluts from the Propaganda Department, she must help her sister keep him.

An Xin looked at her sister and sighed: "An Jie, you should learn to be more reserved when doing things. Don't be rash, understand! Brother Lin Chen has a wife, so he should learn to keep a distance in the factory. Don't leave any gossips..."

Anjie certainly understood her sister's arrangements, and she didn't go to Lin Chen's office often.

And even if she went, she would have made an excuse.

"Sister, don't worry! I'm not a fool... How could I go there for no reason? I don't go there once a week. But I often see you in the corridor..."

An Xin said helplessly: "It's normal. You all work in the factory office. Just remember your limits. We must not cause trouble for Brother Lin Chen."

Lin Chen has the ability of clairvoyance, so it only takes a few minutes for him to meet anyone he wants.

……

Nine p.m

The two people who took the shortcut arrived home half an hour later than those who took the main road...

In front of the Lou family’s small building, Lou Xiao’e reluctantly followed her mother back to the house.

After Lin Chen exchanged a few polite words with Tan, he left without going in to disturb them.

After Lou Xiao'e returned home, she hurried to wash up...

After washing up, Lou Xiao'e lay on her big bed and laughed out loud...

And he started talking to himself, and his words were even more confusing...

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