Reborn back to the time before I sold my blood to support my scumbag boyfriend's college educat

"Hello, Grandma Zhou"

Xia Yichu and Pei Shizhou went to the Zhou family together. After leaving the Luo family, they went to the mall to buy some things before coming here.

After finishing her lunch, Grandma Zhou sat in the yard on a chair and waited for a long time, muttering that her grandson Pei Shizhou was not doing a good job, as he had not managed to bring Xia Yichu home after most of the day had passed.

"Xiao Chu, come in quickly. It's good that you're here, but don't buy so much stuff next time. Ah Zhou, why didn't you stop Xiao Chu?"

Xia Yichu was too embarrassed to say that Pei Shizhou had insisted on paying for all these things and had carried them the whole way. She was so awkward that she didn't know what to say.

"Grandma, let's go inside quickly, where's Grandpa?"

He was busy in the kitchen, saying that he wanted to show off his skills since it was Xiao Chu's first time visiting.

Xiao Chu, your Grandpa Zhou's poached chicken and eight-treasure duck were delicious. Oh, and so was his braised pork. I wonder if it suits your taste.

Grandpa and Grandma Zhou are from Shanghai. They came to Kyoto to work when they were young and then settled there.

They prefer southern cuisine, and their housekeeper can cook southern dishes. Grandpa Zhou also occasionally cooks for himself. Grandpa Zhou's ancestors owned a restaurant, and he was a chef when he was young.

"Grandma Zhou, I like everything, it's just that Grandpa Zhou has had to work hard."

"It's not hard work, Qiujuan will help me."

While they were talking, the three of them went to the living room. The Zhou family's living room was over a hundred square meters, and as soon as Xia Yichu entered, she was attracted by its spacious and exquisite furnishings.

A set of mahogany sofas is placed on one side of the living room. The sofa set consists of eleven pieces: a three-seater sofa, four single sofas, a large coffee table, two small coffee tables, and a small table.

A 29-inch color TV hangs on the wall opposite the sofa, which was a very impressive appliance in the 1990s. On the TV cabinet below the TV, various small ornaments and DVDs are displayed, and a VCD player is placed next to it.

In the corner of the living room, there is an exquisite wine cabinet filled with various spirits and wines, as well as some uniquely shaped wine glasses. Next to the wine cabinet is a bookshelf, neatly arranged with various books.

Grandma Zhou warmly invited Xia Yichu to sit on the sofa, "Xiao Chu, sit down for a while and have some fruit."

Xia Yichu sat down with a smile. On the tea table was a large plate of fruit, including apples, pears, grapes, and cherries. Her gaze then fell on the crystal chandelier in the center of the living room. The Zhou family was truly wealthy.

"Thank you, Grandma Zhou."

"Grandma, I'm going to help in the kitchen."

"Okay, go ahead."

Pei Shizhou put the things away before going to the kitchen to help, while Xia Yichu ate fruit and watched TV.

"Xiao Chu, your grandma told me you're nineteen and a sophomore in college."

"right"

Grandma Zhou looked worried. Xiao Chu was only nineteen years old, and A Zhou was already twenty-five. If you calculate it that they would have to wait at least three more years before they could get married.

"Grandma Zhou, did my aunt know my uncle before she got married?"

"They probably don't know each other."

Xia Yichu had also asked her grandmother if Yang Yunxia knew her uncle before she got married, and her grandmother said definitively that she didn't. Last night, while she was sleeping, she suddenly remembered how Yang Mengru had mocked the Xia family for being too stupid in her past life, and how Yang Yunxia had completely fooled them.

She expressed doubts about some things, but Grandma Xia said that Xia Guohua went to study at a military academy in another city after graduating from high school, and was directly assigned to the army after graduation, so he could only come home a few times a year.

She also said that Yang Yunxia hadn't even graduated from junior high school, so they definitely didn't know each other before they got married. Grandma Xia had something else she didn't say: From childhood to adulthood, the only girl around Xia Guohua was Zhou Wenhui; he wouldn't even glance at other girls.

Perhaps other women knew him because Xia Guohua was handsome and received many love letters during his school days. Grandma Xia only learned this from Zhou Wenhui; Xia Guohua simply threw away those love letters and didn't bring them home. If Zhou Wenhui hadn't told her, Grandma Xia wouldn't have known.

"Of course I know him, how could I not?"

Just then, Grandpa Zhou brought out a plate of poached chicken and overheard what Xia Yichu was saying. He went over and sat down on the sofa.

"Grandpa Zhou"

Xia Yichu's eyes lit up, hoping that Grandpa Zhou could know something.

"It was Xiaohui's 21st birthday, and Guohua rushed back from the army to celebrate with her. We made a point of giving them time alone that day. Do you remember I came back on the way?"

"It seems like that's true. You said you forgot your lighter and went home to get it."

Grandma Zhou knew that Grandpa Zhou was worried that his daughter would suffer. Although he repeatedly told Xia Guohua not to do anything reckless before they left, he was still worried.

He would go out for half an hour and then find an excuse to go back and take a look. At that time, Xia Guohua had just joined the army, and the army stipulated that he could not get married until three years later, which is why he was so worried.

Grandma Zhou wasn't worried. She trusted Guohua's character. He loved his daughter so much, he would never let her suffer.

"Yes, I saw Yang Yunxia at the door. I remember it was quite cold that day. Yang Yunxia's top and pants were both half a length too short, and her clothes were thin. She was standing at our door shivering."

She turned and ran when she saw me, but for some reason came back. I asked her if she was looking for Xiaohui, and she shook her head. She said she was visiting Guohua, that he was a friend of hers. I invited her in, but she shook her head again and left.

Why didn't you tell me about this?

"Guohua stayed for a little over an hour before returning to his unit, without even going home. I was going to ask him about it, but I didn't because I didn't have time."

I assumed that girl was someone who admired Guohua, so I didn't tell you, and I don't even know her name. Later, Guohua married Yang Yunxia, ​​so there was even less need to mention it.

"No wonder you were so angry when Xia Guohua got married, calling him a heartless man. If it weren't for..."

Seeing Pei Shizhou come out with the groceries, Grandma Zhou fell silent, and Grandpa Zhou tacitly refrained from mentioning it again.

"Oh, right, Xiao Chu, there's also a sauerkraut fish dish. Do you want it spicy?"

He came out just now to ask Xia Yichu if she ate spicy food, but he remembered when he saw Azhou take out the dishes.

"Grandpa Zhou, I'm fine with anything. Just cook it according to your and Grandma Zhou's tastes."

"Okay, please sit down for a bit longer. Dinner will be served shortly."

"Grandma Zhou, I'll go help too."

Xia Yichu felt a little restless watching Grandpa Zhou, who was over sixty years old, bustling around in the kitchen cooking.

"No need, Yichu, it'll be ready soon." Pei Shizhou brought out another dish.

"Yes, with Ah-zhou's help, you can just sit there and relax."

"Aunt Zhou, would you like some soup or rice first?"

Because guests were coming to the house, and everyone has different habits, Lin Qiujuan came out to ask.

"Xiao Chu, I specially made you a fish maw, red date and goji berry soup. Shall we drink the soup first?"

Grandma Zhou often stews fish maw to drink, and she thinks it's very good, so she instructed Lin Qiujuan to stew it early in the morning. She just didn't know if Xia Yichu would like it, but it didn't matter if she didn't, she had also prepared chicken soup.

"it is good"

"Qiujuan, give me and Xiaochu a small bowl of fish maw soup each."

"Okay, Aunt Zhou."

Xia Yichu looked over, and Lin Qiujuan smiled and nodded at her before going to the kitchen. Xia Yichu had a very good impression of the Zhou family's nanny. She was different from Xu Yumei, who was prettier but had a sour look on her face. The Zhou family's nanny had a round face and a very pleasant appearance.

"Xiao Chu, let's go eat."

Grandma Zhou walked along, pulling Xia Yichu along. It was said that Grandma Zhou was about the same age as Grandma Xia, but their complexions and overall condition were completely different.

"it is good"

Grandma Zhou led Xia Yichu over to the dining table, where seven dishes and a soup were laid out. The dishes looked very appetizing.