Chapter 787: Jumping into a Nest of Good Fortune
After sending guests off, they finally took the time to sort through the delivered items. They were truly relieved when they saw what the Zhou Family had sent over: fried meatballs, boiled meatballs, with a wide variety. The labels indicated carrot vegetarian balls, chicken meatballs, fish meatballs, and pork meatballs.
There were also plenty of marinated meats and tofus, as well as a big pot of braised fish chunks. Additionally, there was a basket overflowing with staple foods, including buns, twisted rolls, sugared triangles, and steamed buns.
Pan Jie, after looking over everything, said, "Xiaomin, you’ve really fallen into a pit of luck. Your mother-in-law cares about you so much."
Zhou Xiaomin, smiling broadly, said, "Ever since they knew I was pregnant when we went back for the New Year, they have been coming up with all sorts of delicious dishes for me. Mom, haven’t you noticed I’ve gained quite a bit of weight after the New Year?"
Pan Jie lovingly patted her daughter’s hand and said, "Siyan is very capable and is doing well in the military. With your dad and the Yuan Family looking after things, nothing can go wrong in the future. Although you don’t have a mother-in-law, the Luo Family treats you well, so I am at peace."
Tian Hui, seeing her mother-in-law speak like this, said with a joking tone, "Mom, Xiaomin may not have a mother-in-law to look after her, but isn’t she still blessed to have you as her mother? Since we are away from you and Dad for most of the year, we can’t provide the joy of grandchildren under your knees,
so just come over to Xiaomin’s place more often to take care of her. When Xiaomin has given birth and there’s a little nephew around you, it will also bring joy to you and Dad. That way, we can also work with peace of mind over there."
Pan Jie nodded and said, "Ah, this girl is really fortunate. When you were postpartum, I didn’t have the time to go take care of you. It was tough on you, Xiaomin."
Tian Hui smiled and said, "Mom, what are you saying? Even though you couldn’t come over, we certainly spent a lot of your and Dad’s money, and besides, isn’t that how it is in the military dependents’ compound? I’m luckier than most, with in-laws like you to support me. I don’t feel hard done by at all."
The people in the room all burst into laughter.
Zhou Xiaomin opened the large bundle Luo Qiao had prepared for her and was touched when she saw what was inside. There were many clothes and diapers, and even two pairs of infant shoes—one pair was crocheted with wool and particularly adorable.
