Living like a salted fish in the end times

After New Year's Day, soon came the weekend.

Zhang Jiaqi went home with her boyfriend as promised. The young couple carried big bags and small bags in both hands. Besides, there was a whole hundred catties of whale meat in the car.

The whale meat was prepared by Zhang Hao in advance.

Father Tao and Mother Tao received the message from their son and had already waited downstairs in advance.

"Dad, Mom, this is my girlfriend Zhang Jiaqi."

Tao Junlin quickly introduced.

Tao's father is an elegant and easy-going middle-aged man, while Tao's mother is a capable and neat woman. The two seem very friendly and kind.

It was the first time for Zhang Jiaqi to meet the man's parents, and she couldn't help feeling a little worried, worried that she would not be able to satisfy her boyfriend's parents, after all, she was five years older than her boyfriend.

"Uncle and aunt, hello!"

"Jiaqi, it's cold outside, let's go home quickly!"

Father Tao and Mother Tao were very enthusiastic, and quickly took two large bags from the hands of the "prospective daughter-in-law". The bags were very heavy, weighing at least ten to twenty kilograms.

Both the husband and wife are very satisfied with the "prospective daughter-in-law". Apart from being older, they can't find any faults in terms of personal ability or family background.

Zhang Jiaqi quickly waved her hand: "Auntie, there is still a whole box of whale meat in the car, you go upstairs first, and Tao Junlin and I will carry the box."

"Whale meat? Why are you being so polite? Junlin hasn't finished eating the whale meat he brought back last time?"

"Auntie, if you can't finish eating, you can marinate it and eat slowly. Anyway, the temperature is low and it won't go bad."

Zhang Jiaqi smiled and was about to turn around and leave.

Tao's mother hurriedly grabbed the other party: "Jiaqi, you don't need to go, you are a weak girl, let Junlin's father go!"

After speaking, he gave the father and son a wink on the spot.

Tao Junlin immediately handed over the things in his hand to his girlfriend, and then took his father to the underground parking lot.

Zhang Jiaqi followed Mother Tao upstairs, and then ignored her rest, saying that she would go down to help:

"Auntie, the whale meat is very heavy, weighing a hundred catties. Please rest for a while, I'll go down and help you."

"Why so many? Let's go together!"

Mother Tao was taken aback.

"Auntie, I don't know if Junlin has told you that my younger brother Zhang Hao is the general manager of Southeast Fishery. Every time the fleet comes back, he can get some whale meat." Zhang Jiaqi explained casually.

Mother Tao replied as she walked: "I have said a few things, your younger brother is a great man, his business is very successful, and he is well-known in our city of Hui."

"You are too lucky, my brother is just lucky!"

Zhang Jiaqi said modestly.

The "mother-in-law and daughter-in-law" chatted a few words casually, and then met Father Tao and Tao Junlin at the entrance of the parking lot. Their faces were flushed, and they seemed to be struggling, almost moving step by step.

After 10 minutes, the four of them finally moved the box back, all of them exhausted.

"Jiaqi, wipe off your sweat."

Mother Tao handed over a brand new dry towel.

"Thank you, Auntie!" Zhang Jiaqi smiled and nodded.

After some rest, it was almost time for lunch, and Mother Tao immediately started to make dinner.

The lunch was very rich, with a total of eight dishes of three meat and five vegetables, among which air-dried chicken and air-dried rabbit were specially brought back by Zhang Jiaqi's boyfriend before.

The whole dining process was very pleasant. Tao Junlin's parents were very kind and friendly. The couple told some interesting stories about their son's childhood and asked about the process of their acquaintance.

After lunch, Mother Tao took Zhang Jiaqi for a brief stroll around the house. Tao's house is not big, with an area of ​​just over 70 square meters, with two bedrooms and one living room.

Father Tao likes to read very much. There is a large bookshelf in the bedroom with a lot of books; Tao Junlin's bedroom is much simpler, except for the computer and guitar, there is only a box full of Two-dimensional figures.

Coming out of her boyfriend's bedroom, Zhang Jiaqi looked at her watch, and then said goodbye:

"Uncle, aunt, I will continue to work in the afternoon, so I won't stay any longer."

"Do you still have to work overtime on weekends?"

"No way!" Zhang Jiaqi smiled wryly and shook her head, "The unit has been very busy recently, and I can't do without people at all. Next time I have a chance, I will come and visit you again."

"That's fine, work is important!"

Mother Tao casually took out a big thick red envelope from her pocket, and stuffed it directly into the opponent's hand.

Zhang Jiaqi did not refuse, and smiled sweetly:
"Thank you auntie!"

Mother Tao turned her head to look at her son beside her: "Junlin, go to work with Jiaqi, and don't come back."

"Understood." Tao Junlin nodded, then pulled his mother aside, and said in a low voice: "By the way, Mom, Jiaqi's parents have made an appointment with you next weekend, you and my dad remember to make time Come."

"If you don't tell me, I was just about to ask!"

Mother Tao couldn't help showing a smile all over her face.

The meeting of the parents of both parties means that the marriage is stable, and maybe they will be able to have grandchildren next year.

"Then set it at ten o'clock on Sunday morning. I will arrange the location. You and my dad don't rush out. I will drive back to pick you up then."

"it is good."

Tao Junlin finally added: "If there are no accidents, we plan to get married during the Spring Festival. Jiaqi's parents have already agreed."

"Is it in such a hurry? The bride price?"

"You also know that Jiaqi is not short of money, we just need to think about it, there is no need to make special preparations."

"You silly boy, people see it as an attitude, our family can't be too casual." Mother Tao immediately pushed her son: "Okay, don't worry about this matter, don't dawdle, let's go!"

"Mom, let's talk again when I come back at night."

Tao Junlin waved his hand.

……

In a blink of an eye, it's the weekend again.

Zhang Tao and his family gathered in the Aoyuan community.

After discussion, Zhang Jiaqi and Tao Junlin finally chose the meeting place in their own villa, and by the way, Tao father and mother Tao could visit the wedding room.

The meeting went smoothly. Both families came here with sincerity and hoped that the two children would get married soon, so the wedding date was quickly fixed.

Next, the group began to visit the villa and discuss how to arrange the wedding room at the same time.

Tao's house was too small to be used as a wedding house, but after they got married, they mainly lived with Tao's father and Tao's mother because they were close.

Therefore, Zhang Jiaqi first set the tone:

"A simple arrangement is enough. We live in the city most of the time, and we may come back on weekends and holidays."

Zhang Hao suggested in public: "Third sister, do you want to buy another villa?"

"No need, Tao Junlin and I are both official employees. It's better to keep a low profile in our daily life. After we get married, we plan to live with our uncles and aunts, so we can take care of us."

Zhang Jiaqi refused without hesitation.

"No, no, don't you young people like to live in a world of two? Your uncle and I haven't reached seventy or eighty, so I won't bother you."

Mother Tao saw it very clearly.

A rich lady like Zhang Jiaqi is almost of two classes with their family. If they live together forcibly, all kinds of conflicts will definitely arise.

She doesn't want to affect her son's married life.

This is also for the sake of my son.

"Uncle and aunt, I don't think it's better than this!" Zhang Jiaqi rolled her eyes, and immediately found a way to get the best of both worlds: "Junlin and I still live in a house in the urban area, and you two should just move here. The villa can't afford it." It will be popular only if it is vacant.”

"This is a good way. Your mother-in-law is here, and our family can often walk around, play mahjong and grow vegetables together. I don't know how happy life is."

Li Dajuan quickly agreed.

As the so-called knowing daughter is better than mother, the youngest daughter has been used to being arrogant since she was a child, and it is really not suitable to live with her future parents-in-law, otherwise there will be a war between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

"This……"

Mother Tao's heart was moved instantly. It was a waste of such a big villa to be so empty. They lived in and could help clean it at ordinary times.

Zhang Chongxin helped to persuade: "My father-in-law and mother-in-law, don't think that Shawei Village is a suburban area. Life is indeed not as convenient as in the urban area, but there is also a good side. There is a glass house in our yard, and we can eat it all year round. fresh vegetables."

"Hey, why don't we let Jiaqi and the others live here? At worst, we will take the subway to work, and at most we will leave an hour earlier."

Father Tao couldn't save face.

Zhang Jiaqi quickly persuaded: "Uncle, it's not a question of whether it's far or not. Tao Junlin and I often have to work overtime. Let alone whether we can catch the subway, do we want to sleep longer?"

"It's true. The two of them are already very tired. They really should sleep more."

Zhang Jiahui followed closely.

Father Tao and Mother Tao looked at each other, and finally agreed: "Okay, let's try living here first."

"That's right, when Jiaqi and Xiaotao have a child, and they are busy with work and have no time, we can help take care of the child together."

Li Dajuan was finally satisfied.

"Mom, what are you talking about? We haven't received the certificate yet, so why is it involved in having a baby?"

Zhang Jiaqi said shyly.

Hearing this, Li Dajuan immediately glared at her little daughter: "Don't be sloppy with me, you're not too young, don't be in a hurry now, and you won't be able to give birth even if you want to. There is no need to discuss this matter, you must hurry up."

"I didn't say I couldn't give birth..."

Zhang Jiaqi muttered subconsciously.

It may be because of the relationship between the twin nephews, but she still likes children quite a lot. No matter in the past or now, she does not reject having children.

……

At noon, everyone had a meal in the villa. There were only seven or eight simple dishes on the table, but each dish was a high-quality product, which was rare in the market.

Especially a stewed chicken soup with Cordyceps.

You know, Cordyceps sinensis no longer exists, and now it is eating one less tree.

After lunch, Zhang Jiaqi and Tao Junlin went to work in a hurry without incident.

On Li Dajuan's side, under her strong invitation, Tao's father and Tao's mother were too kind, and they were going to sit in the in-law's manor to discuss the specific wedding process.

There is a simple way to do things in a simple way, so I can't let my little daughter suffer too much.

The fence of Shawei Village has been repaired, and the back door is facing the main entrance of Aoyuan Community.

While walking, Li Dajuan introduced: "My mother-in-law, behind the fence is the main area of ​​our Shawei Village. Later, I will apply for a pass for you, and you can enter and exit as you like."

"You guys are pretty good here!"

Mother Tao couldn't help but praise.

As the Spring Festival approaches, red lanterns have been hung on both sides of the streets in the village in advance, and the villagers are also full of joy, with a strong New Year flavor.

"It's okay. This year is not easy for everyone, and last year's Spring Festival was a bit deserted. The village plans to have a lively time and have a good New Year."

Zhang Hao explained with a smile.

No matter how the historical trajectory changes, this year will be the best year in the next ten years. For this, it is worth celebrating.

As soon as the words were finished, Catherine, the new daughter-in-law of Village Chief Fan, walked over.

"Auntie, what are you?"

Li Dajuan couldn't wait to introduce Tao's father and Tao's mother to each other when people were in good spirits on happy occasions.

Catherine quickly congratulated: "Auntie, Uncle Zhang, congratulations, don't forget to treat me to a wedding wine!"

"Don't worry, I'll send you the invitation in a few days." Li Dajuan nodded with a smile.

Mother Tao and Catherine took care of each other, then looked at the New Year's goods in each other's hands, and couldn't help but wonder:

"Catherine, where did you buy these new year's goods?"

"I bought them all from the supply and marketing cooperative. The Chinese New Year is coming soon. The supply and marketing cooperative just arrived with a batch of good goods. This time not only the daily necessities are complete, but also meat."

Catherine replied with a smile.

"Meat? What kind of meat?"

Mother Tao hurriedly asked.

It may be due to the Spring Festival. It was a rare and generous event this month, and they actually gave out meat tickets, and there were quite a lot of them. On average, each person was about one catty.

You should know that meat tickets are usually only available for special groups of people, such as pregnant women and children.

Catherine opened the bag casually: "See for yourself!"

"Is this whale meat?"

Zhang Hao recognized it immediately.

"That's right, it's whale meat. You came back late, the fat ones were picked away, and the rest were lean meat." Catherine regretted.

Zhang Hao suddenly couldn't laugh or cry: "Catherine, didn't Uncle Fan tell you? I am the general manager of Southeast Fishery, and all these whale meats are caught by our company."

"Hey, I just remember that he told me that the village seems to have shared whale meat once before."

"The whale meat that time was also brought back by me through a relationship. If it wasn't for the intervention from above, I could still get another batch of whale meat back."

Catherine immediately gave a thumbs up: "Dong Zhang, I didn't expect you to be so energetic."

"Let's not talk about this. I still have some whale meat on hand. Catherine, go back and ask Uncle Fan. If you need it, you can get it from my house later."

"Really? That's really a big thank you."

Catherine was instantly overjoyed.

After a series of previous encounters, she has become extremely dependent on collecting food. Whenever she has the opportunity, she will go to the small market in the village and buy some food. She never tires of it.

Zhang Hao waved his hand: "Uncle Fan and I are old friends, this stuff is nothing, don't be polite to me."

"That's fine, without further ado, I'll go back and tell our old Fan right now."

Catherine greeted everyone, and then ran towards home with her things, fearing that it would delay the time, the whale meat was bought away.

ps: Ask for recommended tickets and monthly tickets!