Chapter 469 The Zhu Family

"Oh dear, why are you bringing so much stuff back to your own home? Grandma has everything she needs!"

Although Madam Zhu said this, her eyes and brows were full of undisguised smiles.

Actually, the old lady didn't look closely at what was in the car. She was just happy as long as her child showed filial piety, no matter how much he brought back.

But when she saw her beloved granddaughter open the trunk and back door of the white sedan, which was crammed full of New Year's goods, she couldn't help but pat her granddaughter's hand reproachfully.

This is way too much!

What's wrong with that spendthrift son? How could he let his child buy so much stuff? We'll never be able to live like this after the New Year!

Many neighbors in the compound heard the commotion and came over to see what was going on. When they heard what Old Madam Zhu said, they all craned their necks to look into the car.

Several people who had always been at odds with the Zhu family curled their lip, their faces full of disdain.

What good things could those two old folks from humble backgrounds possibly bring back for their daughter? Why are they acting like they've never seen anything like this before?

I heard that the youngest daughter-in-law of the Zhu family is the daughter of a red capitalist. Pshaw, so what? A capitalist is a capitalist. The girl he produces is just a money-loser!

But the next second, they were all dumbfounded.

The guards were seen taking basket after basket of things out of the trunk of the car.

These extremely rare green vegetables filled a large basket half a person's height, and they were so fresh and juicy they were practically overflowing.

Four whole pallets of seasonal fruit were packed together. Through the gaps in the wooden boards, you could clearly see the large persimmons and red pears inside. There were also quite a few of the small quantities of Fuji apples, tangerines, and bananas supplied by the supply and marketing cooperative. The bananas were all plump and golden, and they looked very appealing.

You should know that at this time of year, if you want to buy this kind of fruit, which is in limited supply, you need to go to the supply and marketing cooperative in advance to queue up and grab it. If you go too late, you won't even see two peels.

That wasn't all; there were seven or eight live chickens tied up under the trunk, flapping their wings, three or four of which had particularly bright feathers.

"Oh my god! Those are pheasants!" A middle-aged woman from Northeast China pointed at the several brightly colored live chickens and immediately exclaimed.

"What dragon? It's just a pheasant!" A stylish young woman next to her raised an eyebrow dismissively.

The middle-aged woman immediately perked up and began explaining with great enthusiasm: "You don't understand! Flying pheasants are a rare breed among wild pheasants, extremely difficult to catch! You have to venture deep into the mountains of Northeast China to even encounter one, and even then, you might not be able to catch it! In all my years, the only one I ever caught was before I got married, by one of my elders who knew how to hunt. The taste... wow! It was amazing!"

Fang Meng stood to the side, a barely perceptible smile playing on his lips.

Then he turned around and opened the trunk and doors of his military jeep with a whoosh, turned to Grandma Zhu with a hearty smile and a kind expression, and said, "Grandma Zhu, Niu Niu usually has to work and go to school, it's rare for her to come back for the New Year, how could she only bring so little stuff? There's more here!"

As he spoke, he called over Xiao Wang, his father-in-law's orderly, to help.

The jeep could carry more. A wild goat that had been knocked unconscious was carried out first, followed by seven or eight plump rabbits in bamboo baskets, five or six wild ducks, and several baskets of mountain produce—dried mushrooms, wood ear fungus, wild vegetables, and various dried fruits, all neatly and efficiently packed in clean, faded cloth bags.

As Fang Meng carried the vegetables, he casually introduced them loudly, emphasizing each item: "These were specially prepared by Niu Niu," "She went to great lengths," "She begged and pleaded with the students in the agricultural college for a long time before she managed to reserve these greenhouse vegetables"...

Every sentence, though seemingly devoid of boasting, strikes at the heart of certain individuals.

Didn't you look down on his girlfriend?

It's okay, he has a sharp tongue and it'll hurt you deeply!

As for the more valuable New Year's gifts intended for giving as favors, they had already been safely placed in Zhu Kaixuan's car. Given his status, no one would be so tactless as to inquire about them, and it would save trouble for the two children and damage their reputation in the compound.

Although Bai Nuo and Fang Meng didn't care about this, Zhu Kaixuan, as the father, did. No one could bully his child.

Madam Zhu glanced at the pale-faced neighbors whispering amongst themselves, gave a soft snort, and her smile widened.

The old lady held her beloved granddaughter's hand with one hand and patted Fang Meng's arm with the other, feeling incredibly warm inside.

"Oh my, Grandma's two darlings are the most filial! Especially our Niu Niu, she's so well-behaved and capable! What's the use of other families raising three or four good-for-nothing grandsons?"

All he does is scramble for the little money his parents have, either spending it on his own pleasure or supporting his wife and kids. He's never brought home a single good thing, let alone all these nice things.

The old lady tried to pull the two of them into the house, saying, "Come on, come inside and rest with Grandma. You must be tired from driving, right? Grandma made you some honey water, it's sweet!"

"Grandma, no rush," Fang Meng quickly said, "The things haven't been moved in yet..."

When Fang Meng saw that the old lady was not only pulling his own little girl, but also trying to pull him into the house, he didn't dare to break free from the hand holding him. He could only shake his head hurriedly. How could he, who was trying to be a good granddaughter's husband, be so clueless?

"What are you moving?!" The old lady glared at her, feigning displeasure.

"There are so many men in the family who don't need you most of the time, why would we need a little kid like you? Don't worry about that, come inside with Grandma and have a good rest!" Grandma Zhu looked at her obedient grandson-in-law with a domineering yet loving expression.

She knew very well that this child had always protected her precious Bao Niu since she was little, as if she were his own eyes. Moreover, according to Xiao Lao Liu, the reason why Bao Niu was able to accept the Zhu family so quickly was largely due to the child's mediation. The old lady was so grateful that she couldn't bear to let him do any work.

Fang Meng turned his head helplessly to look at the pile of New Year's goods, and coaxed the old lady with a wry smile: "Grandma, your uncles and cousins ​​haven't gotten off work yet."

The old lady is now retired and has refused the guards and orderly sent to take care of her, feeling that she, as a retired old lady, has no need for them.

The old man's bodyguards and orderly were not home, so the only ones who could do heavy work at home right now were Fang Meng, Xiao Li, and Xiao Wang.

If he doesn't help move it, in the end, it will only be up to Xiao Li and Xiao Wang. After all, they are his father-in-law's soldiers, and we can't treat them like this.

The old lady's gaze shifted and landed precisely on Zhu Kaixuan, who was trying to make himself inconspicuous. "Hey you! Yes, you! What are you standing there for? Hurry up and move your things inside! You're so big, don't you have any sense of propriety?"

Zhu Kaixuan: "..."

My dearest mother, although I am no longer favored in this family, I am still a leader. Can you please give me some face?

[Um... I'll owe you one more day. My back hurts and I have a stiff neck, it's really... a mixed bag of emotions. I promise I'll make up for it, I'll make up for yesterday's tomorrow, and today's the day after, hehehe. Goodnight.]