Chapter 143: Think for the Sake of the Child
Shen Meng held two pairs of big head cotton shoes and a pound of brown sugar as she entered the old courtyard. As she walked through the gate, she was a bit dazed, as if it had been a long time since her last visit. She had just arrived when she saw Zhou Jiaojiao coming out with a basin of water, almost splashing it on her.
"Oops, elder sister-in-law, sorry, I didn’t see you there. Are you okay?"
Shen Meng saw Zhou Jiaojiao’s eyes that were not quite smiling and knew it was on purpose. She was just putting on an act here.
"I’m fine, what’s there to be afraid of a little water? Your big brother just bought me some officer boots, aren’t they nice? They’re comfortable and warm. I got them from Hai City’s Friendship Store, not something an ordinary person can get their hands on. Look, he also bought sturdy big head cotton shoes for father and mother. As sons and daughters-in-law, the most important thing is to honor one’s parents. It seems that Jiaxuan will soon be officially employed, and you’re about to get a secure job too. I wonder if you’ve bought anything for mom and dad?"
Liu Sanjin, hearing the commotion and coming out of the house, stiffened her face. Her youngest son had been working for quite some time now, and apart from giving her five yuan from his first-month salary, he had not given her a penny since, let alone any gifts—she had received nothing at all.
Hearing the footsteps, Zhou Jiaojiao turned around and saw Liu Sanjin with an unfriendly expression. She quickly said, "Mom, don’t listen to what elder sister-in-law is saying. Jiaxuan said that he’s going to buy you a scarf once he gets his salary this month. You like that soybean paste-colored scarf, right? He’s already picked it out, just waiting to give it to you during the New Year!"
Listening to her, Liu Sanjin’s expression softened a bit. But when she saw Shen Meng coming in with all sorts of packages, her smile grew even more radiant.
"Xiao Meng is here, why did you bring so much stuff?"