novellhall Chapter 279 Happy New Year!
Chapter 279 Happy New Year!
Zhuang Qingxiang, who had died once, was not lying.
She experienced a horrific death, but became much stronger after her rebirth.
Aside from being caught off guard and devastated by the sudden revelation of Qian Quan's dirty deeds, she was able to withstand everything else.
The stronger she appeared, the more heartbroken Lu Congyue felt.
I wish I could turn back time so I could have done better and prevent any of this from happening.
This time, Guan Jing arrived at Dongya Village a step too late; it's unknown whether Guan Jing found out anything.
Old Village Chief Qian now lives alone. His wife and children harbor deep resentment towards him because their savings have disappeared, and they threaten to disown him if he doesn't explain things clearly.
Old Village Chief Qian had lived a respectable life, but in his old age he could only be like this, hunched over like a shrimp all day long.
He told Lu Congyue that he hadn't told Guan Jing, but if he didn't tell her this time, what about next time?
As long as Guan Jing gives enough money, even if the old village chief doesn't say anything, his wife and children will force him to tell the truth.
How will we explain this then?
Lu Congyue felt an urge to be honest with Zhuang Qingxiang.
The words circled on his lips twice, but he still didn't say them.
Lu Guoqiang's matter has already frightened her; let's wait and see.
"Are you hiding something from me?" Zhuang Qingxiang had a feeling that something was wrong with him, so she asked.
Lu Congyue subconsciously shook his head: "No."
After saying that, he mentally slapped himself.
Actually, he was just afraid that Zhuang Qingxiang wouldn't be able to accept this, and consequently, wouldn't be able to accept him...
He is content with his current normal marital relationship with Zhuang Qingxiang and does not want any changes.
Lu Congyue changed the subject: "Actually, this matter wouldn't have gotten this serious. It's mainly because you had an accident last time, and the organization felt guilty. This time, we wanted to protect you a bit. I'll pass on what you just said and ask them to send Lu Guoqiang to the farm for the New Year."
Zhuang Qingxiang was naturally satisfied.
She didn't care about the house in Beijing, and she wouldn't live there anyway. Compared to the various conditions Guan Jing had promised, she would much rather Lu Guoqiang go to jail.
That way her child will be safer.
In this lifetime, no matter what, she cannot let anything happen to her child!
When she went to sleep at night, she would always hold Xiao Chenglin close to her and sleep with him in her arms, not daring to leave his side for even a moment.
Lu Congyue could sense her unease, but he didn't say anything and just stayed by their side to sleep.
The next day, Lu Congyue stepped in to negotiate with the Public Security Bureau and Guan Jing on behalf of Zhuang Qingxiang. In the end, Guan Jing was unable to take Lu Guoqiang home for the New Year. She boarded the train back to Beijing alone and left a harsh warning, telling Lu Congyue and Zhuang Qingxiang to wait and see.
Lu Guoqiang will be sent back to the farm for reform, and it is said that he is cursing and swearing, and hates Lu Congyue and Zhuang Qingxiang.
Lu Congyue only told Zhuang Qingxiang the result and didn't say anything else. Zhuang Qingxiang felt much more at ease after learning that the two of them had left the provincial capital.
She stopped paying attention to it because it was Lunar New Year's Eve.
This was the first time Zhuang Qingxiang had faced such abundant ingredients. Not wanting to waste a single bit, she handed her three children over to Lu Congyue to take care of, and prepared a New Year's Eve dinner all by herself.
Although only three out of the five family members could eat, she still prepared a very elaborate and plentiful meal.
After the family finished their New Year's Eve dinner, Zhuang Qingxiang brought out meat filling, vegetarian filling, and flour to start preparing to make dumplings.
Lu Congyue and Xiao Luyue both helped make dumplings, and after they were finished, they put them outside to freeze.
After finishing his work, at midnight, Lu Congyue took out a pack of firecrackers and took Xiao Luyue to the yard to set them off.
Xiao Luyue was both scared and eager to set off the firecrackers, screaming and laughing at the same time. Zhuang Qingxiang listened and smiled. When the two returned after the firecrackers were finished, Zhuang Qingxiang quickly poured them some hot water.
"It's snowing outside," Lu Congyue said.
Zhuang Qingxiang laughed and said, "Great! A timely snowfall promises a bumper harvest."
The two little ones were fast asleep, and even setting off firecrackers couldn't wake them.
Lu Congyue said that these two children sleep really well; other children would probably be frightened if they heard this noise.
"He's easy to raise, with a big heart," Zhuang Qingxiang said after thinking for a moment.
"It's good for boys to be more easygoing." Lu Congyue nodded. "Let's send them to daycare when they turn one year old. There are only one-year-olds there, otherwise it will be too tiring for you to take care of them alone."
When the two children turned one year old, Xiao Luyue should have started attending early childhood education classes. At that time, she couldn't keep taking time off work to help take care of the children at home. And one-year-old children are just starting to learn to walk, so it's impossible for one person to take care of two children.
Lu Congyue didn't want Zhuang Qingxiang to be too tired, so he thought of sending both children to a daycare center.
The company provides childcare services, and it's said that the caregivers at the daycare take good care of the children. This way, Zhuang Qingxiang can rest during the day, and he can bring the two children back after get off work, and the two of them can take care of the children at night.
Zhuang Qingxiang had never heard of a childcare center. After thinking for a moment, she said, "We'll see when the time comes."
If you go to daycare at one year old and kindergarten at three...
It seems like she really does have time to do her own things during the day.
We chatted for a while, and then I fell asleep.
It felt like she hadn't slept long before dawn, so Zhuang Qingxiang quickly got up and went to the kitchen to make dumplings and glutinous rice balls.
On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, we eat vegetarian dumplings first, symbolizing a peaceful and quiet year. Then we eat some glutinous rice balls, wishing for a year of family reunion and happiness. If that's not enough, we eat meat dumplings. After that, we start visiting each other's homes to exchange New Year's greetings.
With two young children at home, Zhuang Qingxiang found it inconvenient to go out, and since she didn't know many people well, she simply gave up on visiting relatives and friends for the New Year.
Lu Congyue did visit several homes, and some people came to their house to wish them a Happy New Year, making it a lively and bustling place.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, there was no place for her parents to go back to, so she continued to stay at home eating and drinking.
As Zhuang Qingxiang lay in bed that night, she touched her stomach and said, "Have I been eating too much these past few days? I feel like I've gained weight."
Lu Congyue's hand reached out and he chuckled softly, "It seems a little bit."
Zhuang Qingxiang was so angry that she slapped him.
She said she could do it, so why should he criticize her?
Besides, although she has gained some weight, she is still thinner than when the two of them first met.
Lu Congyue chuckled twice, then crawled into her bed, his hands getting restless.
"Let me check, where else have you gained weight?"
"roll!"
Lu Congyue couldn't roll around at all. These past two days, seeing how busy she had been, he was afraid she would get tired, so he hadn't touched her.
The kids are asleep now, so the couple should do something else.
"I've been eating a bit too much these past couple of days, it's okay, just exercise more to digest it," he whispered in her ear. "Don't complain about being tired."
So Zhuang Qingxiang was dragged to exercise for most of the night, and she didn't dare to complain about being tired. If she complained, he would pinch the soft flesh on her stomach and say that she was the one who didn't want to gain weight, and that he was helping her digest it.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Zhuang Qingxiang woke up late.
When Dai Hongying came to offer New Year's greetings early, she hadn't even gotten out of bed yet, and she felt incredibly embarrassed.
Dai Hongying expressed her understanding: "Sister Zhuang, I understand. It's rare for Director Lu to have a day off, so let him do more work while you rest a couple more days."