After seeing off Hu Guihua, Granny Fang's face darkened. She shot a glare at Feng Xiang, who was beaming with joy, and told her to go back and pack her things.
Alas, her daughter's in - laws were urbanites, but they were even stingier than she was. It was rare for them to visit once, and they didn't even bring a single piece of candy. Instead, they ate quite a bit of her food.
Tsk.
Shaking her head, Granny Fang walked into the house.
During dinner, Hua Qingqing finally found out who the plump old lady who had come today was. It turned out to be the mother - in - law of her aunt Yu Jianhua.
And the reason the old lady came to the Yu family this time was about Yu Linxiu's blind date. That Xu Guangzong was the one she introduced to Yu Linxiu.
How malicious!
However, Granny Fang and the eldest branch of the Yu family were obviously very satisfied with this match.
Yu Jianshan even offered to go to the county town with his wife in a few days to meet the Xu family and have a further chat.
This match was about to be finalized.
"Auntie, don't you want to think it over? This Xu Guangzong is not a good person," Hua Qingqing couldn't help but remind.
As soon as she spoke, the dining table fell silent.
Feng Xiang gently sneered at her, "This is someone introduced by Jianhua's mother - in - law. He's from the city and they know him well. What do you know about good or bad people? Are you just jealous that your eldest cousin is going to marry into a city family?"
Yu Jianshan also said coldly, "This is your eldest cousin's major life event. Don't talk nonsense, or I'll beat you up."
Hua Qingqing let out a scoff. She placed her empty bowl on the table, which made Granny Fang quickly press on the table, afraid that she would overturn it again.
But Hua Qingqing wasn't in the mood for such a big move this time.
She looked at Yu Jianshan and said mockingly, "It's not certain who will beat who. Uncle, you've lived a comfortable life for so long. I'm afraid you can't even carry a bucket of water now. You come home and order people around. Be careful not to strain your back with such a big tone."
Hua Qingqing fired back in one breath, which made Yu Jianshan stand up and confront her.
"A big fight is about to break out." Finally, Grandpa Yu slapped the table to stop them.
Hua Qingqing snorted.
"Coward."
Then she left.
Yu Jianshan was so angry that he chased after her but tripped over a stool.
Classes would resume after the weekend. Hua Qingqing didn't have time to go to the county. A few more days passed, and seeing that nothing major happened in the Yu family, Hua Qingqing put this matter aside for the time being.
On the weekend, Hua Qingqing went to the state - run restaurant to eat roast duck. She brought some and went to find Yu Linxiu, but Yu Linxiu wasn't at the supply and marketing cooperative. She was told that Yu Linxiu had gone to the park with her boyfriend...
Yu Jianshan and Feng Xiang were Yu Linxiu's biological parents. They seemed so eager to marry off their daughter. What could she, an outsider, say?
Hua Qingqing carried the roast duck back and ate it as a midnight snack.
The exams ended in late April. Hua Qingqing went to the post office to pick up the parcels. She had to admit that the last letter had quite an effect.
She sent another letter later. There was a little essay written by Song Ming in the second letter. It must have had even greater impact.
Hua Qingqing carried two large parcels back to the Yu family. Yu Linyun, who was sweeping the floor, saw her and let out a cold snort.
Hua Qingqing just ignored it as if it were a dog barking by the roadside.
Yu Linyun still didn't understand where the unfair treatment she suffered came from. Was it from her? Obviously not. It was from the Yu family, from Grandpa Yu and Granny Fang, from the eldest branch that exploited their second branch, and from her own parents and younger brother who exploited her.
It was useless to pick a fight with her because she didn't care.
Hua Qingqing first opened the parcel sent from the capital. She was curious about what effect her first letter had brought that made Hua Jia send such a big thing. After all, she still had a shadow over that small parcel from last month.
Hua Qingqing opened it with a little anticipation. Her hand paused. She took out several clothes that were obviously second - hand and about 70 - 80% new. As soon as the clothes were taken out, most of the parcel was empty.
Hua Qingqing: "???"
Hua Qingqing threw the clothes aside. She took out two envelopes and two books from the remaining part of the parcel. She immediately opened the thickest envelope. Hmm, there must be money in this thick envelope!
As soon as the envelope was opened, Hua Qingqing took out a thick stack of tickets. On top was a remittance slip worth 30 yuan.
It was better than expected. Hua Qingqing decided to send more letters to Hua Jia next time.
Then she counted the other tickets. There were grain tickets, sugar tickets, oil tickets... all kinds of them, but none of them were very rare, like radio tickets.
Hua Qingqing opened the parcel sent from Hong Kong. There were also clothes in it, but they were obviously new and more brightly colored. There was also some candy. Oh, was it chocolate?!
There was also a letter with a remittance slip worth 50 yuan in it. There was nothing else.
Just sending things?
Didn't she have anything to say to her?
Couldn't her daughter's good grades soften her heart of stone?
Hua Qingqing didn't say anything.
She started to read Hua Jia's reply letter. It was just a piece of paper with one or two hundred words.
Hua Jia said in the letter that she should go to the capital during the summer vacation.
Hua Qingqing curled her lips contemptuously.
He didn't need to say that. She would definitely go and take back what belonged to the original body.
However, before that, she had to call the Hua family again.
What rubbish was sent.
It was obvious that these things were deliberately stuffed in to fill up space.
It was already hot now. She couldn't wear these semi - old and thick clothes.
But she really wanted to know who arranged to send these parcels?
Was it her step - mother?
Hua Qingqing remembered the last phone call with her step - mother. The other person's voice was gentle, the attitude was sincere, and there was a bit of nervousness.
Was it her?
The clothes sent from the capital took up too much space. Her room was already small and there was no wardrobe. Some of her clothes were placed on the table or at the end of the bed.
Hua Qingqing sat on the bed and thought for a while. Then she picked up the clothes and went to find Yu Linyun.
"For me?" Yu Linyun couldn't believe it.
Hua Qingqing suddenly came out with a bunch of clothes and said she could wear them. Was she really that kind - hearted?
Hua Qingqing said, "These were sent back by my dad, but my room is too small to hold them. I'll give them to you. After all, we're cousins. I'll always think of you when I have something good."
All Yu Linyun could think about was that these were clothes from the capital. She was going to wear clothes from the capital!
Hesitating for even a second would be disrespectful to the clothes from the capital!
Yu Linyun quickly took the clothes and hugged them in her arms. She even threw away the broom.
She turned around with the clothes in her arms. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something. She turned back and looked at the person she had always looked down on coyly.
"What do you want me to do for you?"
"Huh?"
Hua Qingqing was stunned for a moment and quickly reacted.
Last time, she had also made a deal with Yu Linyun worth two eggs. This time, Yu Linyun naturally thought they were making another deal.
Yu Linyun was a contradictory person. She had principles, but she also liked to vent her anger on others for no reason. However, overall, she was more likable than people like Granny Fang and Grandpa Yu.
Hua Qingqing smiled and said, "I haven't thought of it yet. I'll tell you when I do."