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However, despite her anger, Li Suhua did not take it out on Zheng Juan.

He treated Zheng Juan the same as usual, except he didn't speak to Zhou Bingkun.

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Fortunately, Zhou Bingkun was quite experienced in dealing with his mother.

After half a month of persistent pleading, he finally won Li Suhua's forgiveness.

After Zheng Juan became pregnant, Zhou Bingkun basically took care of all the meals.

Li Suhua took the initiative to take on most of the housework.

Every time Zheng Juan wanted to help, Li Suhua would persuade her to go back, not letting Zheng Juan do any heavy work.

In this era, women are not as delicate as they would be decades later.

Even if they were pregnant, many of them still did heavy labor, because if you didn't work, you wouldn't get any money or points.

But with Zhou Bingkun in their family, they didn't have to worry too much about not having enough money.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the three members of the Zhou family who have left home will still be unable to return for the holiday this year.

However, with Zheng Juan joining the family this year, it will definitely be more lively than in previous years.

Several days before the Spring Festival, Zhou Bingkun had already begun decorating his home.

When he had nothing to do at home, he even made a crib himself, which was for his unborn child.

Although he could ask his friends in the group to make a better-looking and more multifunctional crib, Zhou Bingkun still preferred to prepare it for his child himself.

Although it looks somewhat simple and even rough, it is full of Zhou Bingkun's fatherly love.

Supporting her heavily pregnant belly, Zheng Juan strolled around the area for a while. It was already dark when Zhou Bingkun took her back.

As soon as Zhou Bingkun arrived at his doorstep, he saw a bicycle in the yard and knew that someone must have come.

So Zhou Bingkun said to Zheng Juan, "Juan'er, we must have guests at home."

Zheng Juan also noticed the extra bicycles, so she quickened her pace and said, "Let's go inside quickly!"

"Don't rush, take it slow!" Zhou Bingkun said, supporting Zheng Juan.

As Zhou Bingkun entered the gate, he saw Wu Qian looking around, while Xiao Guoqing was sitting on the sofa in the living room.

Xiao Guoqing, who was sitting on the sofa, immediately stood up when he saw Zhou Bingkun and Zheng Juan walk in: "Kun'er, Zheng Juan, you're back!"

Wu Qian, who was looking out from the master bedroom door, immediately turned around upon hearing the voice and greeted Juan'er with a big smile.

Looking at Zheng Juan's big belly, Wu Qian said with a smile, "Your belly is so big! When Guoqing and I got married, your belly wasn't this big! It's only been two months and it's already grown so much."

Zheng Juan said gently, "As the pregnancy progresses, the belly will naturally grow bigger."

Wu Qian looked closely and said, "Juan'er, look at your pointed belly, you're definitely carrying a boy! Bingkun, you're going to have a son, aren't you happy!"

“I don’t care about gender, sons or daughters, they’re all the same to me,” Zhou Bingkun said with a smile.

Wu Qian chuckled twice, not believing Zhou Bingkun's words at all.

Can men and women be the same?

Zhou Bingkun walked over and sat down next to Xiao Guoqing: "Guoqing, what brings you here today?"

Xiao Guoqing's expression changed several times before he said, "Wu Qian said she's never been here before. I just happened to have nothing to do today, so I brought her over for a stroll and to see your aunt."

Seeing Xiao Guoqing's expression, Zhou Bingkun knew he had something to say: "Guoqing, it's been a while since we last saw each other. Let's have a couple of drinks before we go back."

Xiao Guoqing quickly waved his hand: "No, we just came to take a look and will be back soon. No need to trouble you."

“What’s the trouble between us? It’s settled then!” Zhou Bingkun said to Xiao Guoqing. “You two sit for a while. I’ll go tell my mom to prepare a couple more snacks tonight and take out two bottles of the wine I’ve been saving.”

Seeing Zhou Bingkun preparing to go find Li Suhua, Xiao Guoqing hurriedly said, "Kun'er, no need, really no need! We'll go back right away."

"Alright, don't be so polite with me! We brothers haven't had a drink in a while, so let's do as I said and have a couple of drinks today." Zhou Bingkun pressed Xiao Guoqing down on the sofa and prepared to go talk to Li Suhua.

Wu Qian suddenly said, "Guoqing, since Bingkun has said so, why don't you have a couple of drinks with him?"

"Shut up! It's none of your business to tell Kun'er what to do when I'm talking to him," Xiao Guoqing suddenly shouted angrily at Wu Qian.

Wu Qian wasn't one to stand idly by when scolded. Ignoring the setting, she pointed at Xiao Guoqing and yelled, "Xiao Guoqing, what do you mean? I tried to talk to you kindly, and this is how you treat me? We've only been married a few months, and you treat me like this? In a few years, will I not even have the right to speak?"

Xiao Guoqing glared at him, about to speak again.

Zhou Bingkun quickly pulled him aside: "Guoqing, what are you doing? Wu Qian didn't do anything to you, why are you getting angry?"

Zhou Bingkun knew Xiao Guoqing's personality very well; if nothing was wrong, he certainly wouldn't treat his newlywed wife this way.

It's obvious that Wu Qian did something to offend Xiao Guoqing.

Considering their sudden appearance at his home, Zhou Bingkun felt that their conflict must be related to him.

Xiao Guoqing said sullenly, "It's nothing, I'm just a little dissatisfied with her! Look how loving you and Zheng Juan are after you got married, while Wu Qian and I have only been married for a little over two months and we're arguing almost every day!"

"She even hit me a while ago. How come I never knew she was like this before? She's a complete shrew!"

Zhou Bingkun advised, "Guoqing, don't say that! Wu Qian is your wife now. No matter what, you can't say bad things about her in front of outsiders."

“I’m only telling you this because you’re my brother. I wouldn’t tell anyone else,” Xiao Guoqing sighed, looking at Zhou Bingkun.

Zhou Bingkun didn't ask what it was about. He knew that if Xiao Guoqing wanted to tell him, he would do so sooner or later.

If he didn't want to talk about it, asking him might put Xiao Guoqing in a difficult position.

Patting Xiao Guoqing on the shoulder, Zhou Bingkun said slowly, "If we're brothers, then there's no need for further words. Tonight, let's have a good drink together."

This time, Xiao Guoqing didn't refuse: "Okay, Kun'er, let's have a drink tonight."

On the other side, Wu Qian was also being persuaded by Zheng Juan.

Wu Qian, with tears streaming down her face, complained to Zheng Juan about Xiao Guoqing, saying how he had bullied her.

Zheng Juan is a very kind person. She didn't offer any opinions, but simply offered gentle advice.

In the evening, Li Suhua cooked some dishes to go with the drinks, and the group sat around a table to eat.

Li Suhua ate quickly and returned to her room after finishing, leaving Zhou Bingkun and the other three to talk.

After a few rounds of drinks, Xiao Guoqing pulled Zhou Bingkun aside and said, "Kun'er, in the past six months since you left Guangzi Village, Gan Chao and I have felt like something's missing. We really miss the days when we used to hang out together!"

"Although I no longer live in Guangzipian, this place isn't too far from Guangzipian. If you and Ganchao want to find me, you can come anytime."

Xiao Guoqing put down his wine glass: "It's not that easy! The lumber mill is busy and tiring. After finishing work every day, all I want to do when I get home is lie down and not go anywhere."

“I can vouch for that, he really is like that! Every day after get off work he just lies on the kang (heated brick bed) like a dead pig, not moving at all, and I have to do all the housework by myself.” Wu Qian complained with great dissatisfaction.

Xiao Guoqing didn't tolerate her: "You think you're so great? Didn't my mom do it? My mom does most of the housework. Don't brag in front of Kun'er and the others."

"What did I brag about? You only ever see your mom working, you never see me working!" Wu Qian said aggrievedly. "Bingkun, Juan'er, let me tell you, he always sides with his parents. No matter what they say, he listens to them! But when I ask him to do something, he makes excuses. Tell me, is it fair that he bullies people like this?"

Xiao Guoqing also felt very aggrieved: "Who bullied you? Who dared to bully you? Wu Qian, put your hand on your heart, how have I, Xiao Guoqing, treated you? When we got married, whatever you wanted, I would have sold everything I owned to give you! Although our family is not rich, we have never made you worse off than others."

"What do you mean by saying that? Did I say that?"

Zhou Bingkun winked at Zheng Juan, signaling her to be quiet.

Judging from Wu Qian's complaining tone, anyone who didn't know her would definitely think that she and Xiao Guoqing had been married for many years.

But actually?

They've only been married for a little over two months!

It's quite rare to see life turn out like this in just over two months.

Xiao Guoqing and Wu Qian's argument didn't last long before Zhou Bingkun stopped them.

After drinking more than half of the two bottles of wine, Xiao Guoqing was already a little drunk.

Seeing Xiao Guoqing's expression, Wu Qian gritted her teeth in anger and kicked him hard under the table.

Xiao Guoqing was kicked and looked at Wu Qian with great displeasure.

Upon seeing Wu Qian winking and making eye contact with him, his drunkenness immediately lessened by three points.

Xiao Guoqing took a breath, and under Wu Qian's expectant gaze, suddenly pointed to the wine bottle on the table: "Kun'er, where did you get this wine? It's much better than what we used to drink. This wine must be expensive!"

Wu Qian's face immediately fell, and she glared at Xiao Guoqing with a look of disappointment and frustration.

Zhou Bingkun noticed their little exchange, but he didn't expose them. He just smiled and said, "This wine was a gift from someone. It tastes alright, doesn't it? I have a few more bottles at home. I'll give you two to take with you when you leave."

"Kun'er, aren't you insulting me? I eat your food and drink your drinks, and if you take them with you when you leave, I, Xiao Guoqing, will lose all face."

Zhou Bingkun laughed and said, "We're brothers, why are you saying that? You've treated me to drinks quite a few times before."

"One thing at a time. Drinking is fine, but taking it away is not allowed!"

Seeing that Xiao Guoqing was still not getting to the point, Wu Qian stomped her feet in anger and stared at him with murderous intent.

Seeing Wu Qian's distressed expression, Zheng Juan, with her kind heart, asked with concern, "Wu Qian, is something wrong? If so, please tell us directly. We'll definitely help if we can."

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After Zheng Juan said this, Xiao Guoqing and Zhou Bingkun fell silent.

Xiao Guoqing glared angrily at Wu Qian. He hadn't wanted to come today, but he couldn't resist Wu Qian's persistence.

But once he got there, he was too embarrassed to speak.

Wu Qian ignored Xiao Guoqing's dissatisfaction and pursed her lips: "Bingkun, Juan'er, actually we came here today because we really have something to ask for your help, but we don't know how to bring it up."

"Wu Qian, stop talking." Xiao Guoqing was a little embarrassed and wanted to stop Wu Qian.

Wu Qian glanced at Xiao Guoqing: "Why won't you let me speak? You care about saving face, but I don't!"

"You..." Xiao Guoqing was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Zhou Bingkun held Xiao Guoqing down and said to Wu Qian, "Wu Qian, just say what you have to say! Guoqing and I have been brothers for so many years. If you encounter any difficulties, I will definitely do my best to help you."

Wu Qian composed herself and then said, "Bingkun, you must know very well what the situation is like at Guoqing's family! There's only a month left until the New Year, and both of his older sisters will be coming home for the New Year this year."

“Guoqing’s family only has one room and one kang (heated brick bed). If his two older sisters and brothers-in-law come back, then seven or eight people will be crammed onto one kang! Bingkun, Juan’er, tell me, how are seven or eight people supposed to sleep on one kang?”

Xiao Guoqing opened his mouth as if to speak, but in the end he said nothing, only lowered his head and sighed heavily.

Zhou Bingkun now understood why Xiao Guoqing and Wu Qian had come today!

In the video, Xiao Guoqing's family stayed at his own house.

However, Zhou Bingkun did not expect this to happen ahead of schedule.

Although Wu Qian is a bit of a shrew, what she said isn't entirely without merit.

Even the biggest kang (heated brick bed) is still just a bed. It's really uncomfortable for seven or eight adults to squeeze together.

Moreover, it would be one thing if they were a family related by blood.

The problem is that Xiao Guoqing's family has his parents-in-law, son and daughter-in-law, sister and brother-in-law. With such complicated relationships, who wouldn't feel uncomfortable sleeping on the same kang (a heated brick bed)?

Zhou Bingkun looked at the two of them and asked, "Guoqing, Wu Qian, what do you mean?"

“Bingkun, what we mean is…” Wu Qian spoke first.

"Shut up!" Xiao Guoqing suddenly raised his head and interrupted Wu Qian.

Without even glancing at Wu Qian's expression, he turned to Zhou Bingkun and said, "Let me say it! Kun'er, are Uncle and Brother Bingyi coming back for the New Year this year?"

“They’re not coming back.” Zhou Bingkun shook his head.

"So, are you and your aunt celebrating the New Year this year?"

"We've agreed that we'll spend the Lunar New Year here this year."

Xiao Guoqing breathed a sigh of relief, then stammered and asked with a embarrassed look, "Kun'er, if you're not going back to Guangzipian for the New Year, your house is empty. Would it be convenient for us to stay there for a few days?"

How long do you plan to stay?

Wu Qian was about to speak, but Xiao Guoqing said first, "After the Spring Festival, once my sister and the others leave, we can move back."

Upon hearing this, Wu Qian's expression turned very unpleasant.

Zhou Bingkun nodded: "Guoqing, we're childhood friends, brothers, so I won't beat around the bush with you."

“If the house in the photo were mine, I would lend it to you without hesitation, no problem at all; but as you know, my father built that house himself, and the property certificate is in his name. Besides me, there is an older brother in my family, so this house does not belong to me.”

Xiao Guoqing looked disappointed, but Wu Qian's expression was much worse.