Chapter 668
Zhao Yulan blushed when Old Lady Zhao asked her to change her address to "Grandma" and explained, "I feel calling you ’grandmother’ is more intimate. I’m not close to my grandma, and Chuxia isn’t close to her grandma either. I’m close to my maternal grandmother, and Chuxia is too, so I think calling you ’grandmother’ is better."
This explanation from the granddaughter-in-law actually made Old Lady Zhao quite pleased. At least, in the other’s heart, she was considered soone dear. However, when it cos to grandchildren, it’s still better to call ’grandma.’ She lovingly patted her granddaughter-in-law’s head: "You being close to Grandma makes happy, but in terms of Qiliang, it’s still closer to call Grandma."
Luo Xiaoqiong readily responded, "Grandma, I understand."
"Good, good..." Old Lady Zhao laughed joyfully. "It’s not that Grandma wants to make it difficult for you; it’s because I value you as a granddaughter-in-law. Can you understand Grandma’s intention?"
"I can." Luo Xiaoqiong nodded vigorously, "I definitely understand what Grandma ans."
Chuxia playfully scooted up next to Old Lady Zhao: "Grandma, you really have to thank , otherwise how could Brother have married such a good wife? And how could you have such a lovely granddaughter-in-law?"
"How should Grandma thank you?" The old lady glanced at her, "Go ahead, whatever you say, Grandma will do."
"Grandma, I was just joking, how could you take it seriously?" Hearing a hint of displeasure in the old lady’s tone, Chuxia quickly acted cute by cuddling the old lady’s arm and teasing, "I was just reminding Grandma not to forget your grandniece after having a granddaughter-in-law."
"You, ah..." The old lady said, feeling both amused and exasperated, pushing her gently, "Even if Grandma forgets anyone, she won’t forget you. Just rest assured."
At that mont, Luo Gangshun and Fat Auntie ca in carrying porridge, and Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe quickly lifted the large dining table onto the kang. For breakfast, besides stead buns and porridge, there were also several fried dishes prepared by Zhao Yulan, making it incredibly sumptuous.
"There’s still so rice and flour left at ho, so don’t bother moving them. Once you finish your own als, co over and take these. When Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang arrive, tell them we can only co back once or twice a year, so they should just feel at ho and stay as long as they like."
"Okay." Fat Auntie responded, her eyes slightly red. "I will talk to them. Uncle Zhang and Aunt Zhang are nice people. When you’re not around, I’ve spent the most ti with them."
"Cha Xiang, we really can’t bear to leave you and Gangshun, but..." sighed Zhao Yulan heavily, with a bitter smile, "Originally, we thought it’d be nice, that even if we lost touch with that side, we could still live in the village.
But in reality, it’s impossible for us to stay here long. Not to ntion that we are now staying for Chuxia’s sake, even if Chuxia is settled and no longer needs our care, we could not return to live here for the long term."
"I understand, there are just too many envious people. No matter how wrongly that family treated you, now they’re at a disadvantage, and so people inevitably begin to distort the truth. It’s better to keep a distance.
But, speaking of which, it’s not really far. When I miss you, I’ll go visit. If Gangshun can’t leave, he can stay ho, and we can rely on Aunt Zhang to help with the als.
That way, not only will I get to see you, but also our son, daughter-in-law, daughter, son-in-law. When conditions allow it, Gangshun and I will co to find you. By then, we can be together again as two families."
"Yes." Zhao Yulan nodded forcefully, choking slightly. This issue has been discussed many tis, yet every ti it’s brought up, there remains a deep sadness, and she turned her gaze towards Old Master Zhao and Old Lady Zhao, "Dad, Mom, you must co for a visit in a while. Uncle Wan is a particularly nice person, and you will definitely like him."
Old Master Zhao nodded, "Don’t worry, we will go. Elder Wan is indeed very nice, I like him, and your mom likes Sister-in-law Yin."
Zhao Yulan nodded, "Yes, Sister-in-law Yin is also very nice. When we were there, she taught us so much that we didn’t know."
This breakfast was sowhat poignant, with the elders repeatedly advising on various matters. Chuxia and Luo Xiaoqiong just ate in silence, both of them feeling heavyhearted.
As for Zhou Mikang and Lin Wenbin, although they didn’t have strong feelings about the farewell, they deeply understood the profound affection and reluctance among the elders. Saying anything at this mont seed inappropriate, so they opted for silence.
Before breakfast was over, Lin Chudong arrived.
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