Chapter 232: Good and Bad

Chapter 232: Good and Bad

The more Aunt Yao listened to Yao Shula talk about Zhou Ping'an's family situation, the more satisfied she became.

Zhou Ping'an works for the traffic police team, while Yao Dagu's husband works for the grain bureau. They have some connections in the county. The traffic police team used to be a separate department, but it will be established as a separate department in the future. The provincial transportation department has already been established, so it is only natural that the traffic police teams below it will be changed into a transportation bureau.

Once it's changed to the Transportation Bureau, it will be a good workplace.

Now, people from all departments need to use vehicles, and this falls under the jurisdiction of the Transportation Bureau.

After returning from the army, Zhou Ping'an joined this unit, and his future looks very promising!

What pleased Aunt Yao the most was that Zhou Ping'an's family was small, consisting of only Zhou Ping'an and his grandmother.

“It’s just that the family is a bit small, just the two of them, the grandmother and grandson, who depend on each other for survival. Zhou Ping’an’s parents passed away when they went to participate in the Third Front construction.” Yao Shula looked at Yao Dagu’s face.

At this time, many families would not choose to marry into such a small household.

Why?

They're useless when things happen at home. For example, if you're building a house or getting into a fight with someone, there are only two of you in the family, so you can't win an argument or a fight.

Back then, didn't Aunt Yao and Uncle Yao transfer my cousin Yamin back to work because they were worried that she would be bullied by her in-laws here?

"It's fine! It's good that the population is simple. At least there aren't so many messy things, and your cousin won't have to suffer."

I've met Zhou Ping'an's grandmother twice. She's a very kind old lady, gentle and hardworking. Although there are only two people in her family, she keeps the house spotless. That's what Aunt Yao likes most about Zhou Ping'an.

No in-laws...how wonderful!

At least there won't be any more conflicts between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the future.

As for the fact that there aren't many capable people in the family... well, the Yao family has enough.

All her nephews and nieces are here. With so many people from the Yao family, how could Yamin possibly suffer a loss?

"Aunt, I think you shouldn't pay too much attention to this matter. What if they just happened to have dinner together?"

"It's still far from over!" Yao Shula whispered a reminder.

Aunt Yao nodded immediately.

"You're right! This matter is still in its infancy! I was just asking casually."

Shura, after all, your cousin... I thought she was heartbroken!

It's good to get to know each other more now; the more you get to know someone, the more you'll understand! Ah, I can finally relax a little," Aunt Yao said with a smile.

Yao Shula nodded hurriedly.

"Yes, Auntie is right. It's good for them to get to know each other better. I won't ask my cousin next time she comes. They'll naturally develop feelings for each other once they've had more contact."

"Um... Shura, you can still ask her."

You're cousins, so you can share anything. Your cousin is close to you, so she'll definitely be willing to tell you.

After she tells you, then tell your aunt. It's okay, your aunt can wait!

Wasn't it for her that your uncle and I were transferred back from Pengcheng?

Alright, alright! Your aunt won't rush you anymore.

Shura, you should be able to buy white rice and white flour at the grain depot now!

"You siblings should all eat some refined grains..." Aunt Yao started rambling on about other things again.

Yao Shula quickly agreed.

Two months ago, Miao Yamin specifically came to talk to Yao Shula, saying that in the future, when she went to the grain depot to buy grain, she should look for someone there.

From then on, Yao Shula no longer needed to mix rice, wheat flour, and cornmeal when buying grain.

Previously, when you went to the grain depot to buy grain, they wouldn't let you buy only rice and wheat flour...

The aunt and niece talked for a long time.

...

Little Tiantian went to school with Yao Shuli.

Both of them were wrapped up tightly, wearing gloves, cotton hats, and earmuffs. Yao Shula also bought scarves for them to wear around their necks.

Even with their heads wrapped up like that, the two still walked with their heads down.

"Brother Shuli, guess what Auntie and Big Sister talked about today?" Xiao Tiantian asked in a muffled voice.

Yao Shuli helped to tighten Xiao Tiantian's scarf before asking.

"How would I know? My aunt kicked my second sister and me into the main room as soon as she arrived. Did you hear anything over there?" Yao Shuli asked.

Xiao Tiantian nodded, then reached out her gloved hand and pulled down the scarf that covered most of her face, revealing her nose and mouth.

"I heard you!"

"Auntie is saying that it seems like Sister Yamin and Brother Ping An next to her are dating!" Xiao Tiantian said seriously.

Seeing the white breath coming out of Xiaotian's mouth, Yao Shuli quickly pulled Xiaotian's scarf up higher.

"Are you serious? That's impossible! How could they be dating?" Yao Shuli was a little surprised.

"It's true! My aunt said that my cousin Yamin and my brother Ping'an were chatting and laughing together."

"Why would my aunt lie to us for no reason!" Xiao Tian insisted on her opinion.

Yao Shuli responded with an "oh".

"It's normal for them to chat and laugh together. Brother Ping An and Sister Ping used to talk and laugh together too!" Yao Shuli said dismissively.

“But Brother Ping’an and Sister Ping’an don’t eat together and chat and laugh together!” Xiao Tiantian said, holding Yao Shuli’s hand.

Yao Shuli thought about it and realized that it really was true!

Eating together and laughing while eating—isn't that what people in a relationship do?

"As expected, they all found partners without making a sound."

"I wish my older sister could find a boyfriend quietly someday!" Yao Shuli sighed.

Little Tiantian wasn't worried at all.

"Don't worry, my sister will definitely find a good partner. We'll find her a partner according to the criteria I remember, and we're sure we can find her a good one."

"Brother Shuli, actually, there are both advantages and disadvantages to Cousin Yamin and Brother Ping'an dating," Xiao Tiantian said with a smile.

"Come on, tell me the benefits first!" Yao Shula pulled Xiaotian's hand and walked towards the school.

"The good thing is that my cousin Yamin will live next door from now on, so Grandma Zhou will have one more person to rely on, and my older sister will have one more person to protect her."

"Think about it, no matter what happens in the future, all you have to do is shout from over the wall and Cousin Yamin will come running." Xiao Tiantian looked up at Yao Shuli and said.

Yao Shuli thought it made sense. From now on, she and Grandma Zhou's family would be relatives, and she could use the washbasin openly and legitimately.

"What about the downsides?" Yao Shuli asked casually.

"It's not a bad thing for me and my second sister, but it's definitely not a good thing for you."

"Shuli, you said your cousin Yamin lives next door. She can just lean over the wall and ask you questions every day. Shuli, have you finished your homework? Do you have any questions? What are you going to do?" Xiaotian looked at Yao Shuli with sympathy.

Yao Shuli...

It's really true. Now, whenever my cousin Yamin sees me, she asks if I've finished my homework...

"Then... let them get married later!" Yao Shuli said, forcing herself to speak.

...

At the door of Old Yao's house, Aunt Yao, who was about to leave, looked at the person knocking on the door and frowned deeply.

"Third brother, what are you doing here?"

Standing at the door was Yao Guohua.