Chapter 98 Aunt Shen
This time when Shen Chunhua came back, she showed extra concern for Shen Shuyu. She held her hand and asked her questions affectionately.
He also took out a pair of hair flowers from his pocket and said, "Shu Yu, this pair of hair flowers was bought by your uncle in a department store in Kyoto when he was on a business trip. They are so beautiful. I didn't give it to your cousin when she wanted it, and I left it for you.
Come, let Auntie put it on for you. Our Shu Yu is so pretty, she will definitely look good in it."
She stretched out her hand to grab Shen Shuyu's braid. Shen Shuyu took a step back and glanced at the hair flower in her hand. According to the aesthetics of that era, the hair flower in her hand was indeed the most fashionable. Young girls and wives all liked it.
But Shen Shuyu didn't like it. "Aunt, I have several pairs of hair ornaments. If my cousin likes it, you can give it to her. She looks better in them than I do."
Feng Duoqian was unhappy when she saw her mother give the pair of hair ornaments she liked to Shen Shuyu. But when she heard Shen Shuyu say that she looked better with them, the corners of her mouth curled up.
"Mom, my cousin said that I am more suitable to take care of it, and my cousin doesn't like it either, so I took care of it anyway."
Feng Duoqian stretched out his hand and put the hairpin directly on his pigtail.
Shen Chunhua pulled it off directly, and Feng Duoqian's braids became messy all of a sudden.
"Why are you fighting with your cousin for the hair flower? I told you it's for your cousin."
Feng Duoqian stamped his feet unhappily, "Mom, I've always wanted this pair of flowers, why don't you give it to me?"
Shen Chunhua slapped her daughter on the arm, "Girl, how can you be so ignorant?"
"Shu Yu, take this flower. Girls should dress up beautifully."
"Aunt, I don't want it."
Old Lady Shen in the kitchen poked her head out and said, "Chunhua, what are you doing? You forced your baby to give you money even though she didn't want it. You refused to give her any money she wanted. How can you be an elder like this?"
Shen Chunhua smiled awkwardly, "Mom, I just want to give the best to Shu Yu."
Li Caixia sat at the door of the kitchen in the big room and whispered to Zhang Cuicui, "The stingy guy actually plucked the hair. I saw that flower in the supply and marketing cooperative and wanted to buy it for Xiaoqiu, but when I asked, he asked for 30 cents.
I don't think my sister-in-law came back for Shu Yu this time, otherwise why would she be willing to buy such an expensive hair ornament for Shu Yu."
Zhang Cuicui: "We'll know in a moment."
Shen Shuyu refused to accept the hairpin she gave her, which annoyed Shen Chunhua.
But this eldest niece is the apple of her parents' eyes. If she says anything, her parents will get angry.
Besides, this girl is not easy to control. Thinking of what she was going to say today, Shen Chunhua continued to smile, "It's okay if you don't like this flower. I'll bring you a better one next time I come back."
Shen Chunhua's things are not so easy to get. Shen Shuyu recalled the original owner's memory. Shen Chunhua didn't go back to her parents' home many times after she married and moved to the city.
She usually came back empty-handed every time. Sometimes she brought back two eggs, which also went into her stomach. She wanted to take back any good things in the milk house.
She said she came back to see her parents, but in fact she came back to show off to her brother and sister-in-law how good her life was in the city. Everyone from top to bottom acted like they were superior.
Old Man and Old Lady Shen loved Shen Shuyu very much, but she was also quite critical of them. She always complained about them every time she came back.
They said that if a girl does nothing and knows nothing, it will be difficult for her to get married in the future, which will affect the reputation of the Shen family in the village.
Huihui said that Shen Chunhua became obedient only after being scolded so many times by the old couple.
When my daughter came back, Mrs. Shen cooked two dishes, but they were both vegetarian.
Shen Chunhua saw that there was not a piece of meat and complained, "Mom, I finally brought back so much money, why don't I even have a piece of meat?
People say that a daughter who is married off is like spilled water. Don’t you treat me as your daughter? You just cook some vegetables to fool me!”
Shen Shuyu snorted, "Aunt, we farmers in the countryside can't compare to the life you lead in the city.
I complained that there was no meat at home, and I never saw you bring half a catty of meat when you came back."
Old Mrs. Shen was very happy when her eldest daughter came back. Although all the dishes were vegetarian, she put a lot of effort into making them. She used a lot of oil to stir-fry each dish.
She had already picked it up before she even started eating. Old Lady Shen put down her chopsticks and said, "Shen Chunhua, if you think the food at home is not to your taste, go back home and eat it."
Feng Duoqian awkwardly pushed her mother and said to Old Lady Shen, "Grandma, my mother doesn't dislike the food at home, she just wants you to eat better."
Li Caixia, who was sitting at the entrance of the main hall, said, "I wanted my parents to have a good meal, but they didn't bring anything back.
Just touch your upper and lower lips to let your parents eat better, where can they find meat to eat?"
Feng Duoqian: “…”
Every time she went back to her mother's house, her mother scolded her. Shen Chunhua didn't want to bear this anger, so she turned around and wanted to leave. But when she thought about the purpose of going back to her mother's house this time, she put her foot down.
He forced a smile and said, "Mom, Shu Yu, I just said it casually, I didn't mean it that way, don't take it to heart.
I missed my parents so much, I came back in a hurry and forgot to bring anything. Next time I come back, I will definitely bring a lot of things to honor my parents."
As Shen Chunhua was talking, Old Man Shen and Gu Jiandong came back.
Shen Chunhua walked out of the main room, "Dad is back."
Feng Duoqian followed Shen Chunhua out, "Grandpa."
Old man Shen smiled, "Hey, you two are here."
Feng Duoqian's eyes fell on Gu Jiandong who was standing beside Old Man Shen. She was attracted by the man in front of her. Her heartbeat quickened and her earlobes became visibly red. She asked Li Caixia, "Second aunt, who is he?"
"The educated youth who went to the countryside, Gu Jiandong, lives in our house."
Feng Duoqian stood there, smiling slightly, raising his hand to lift the hair on his forehead, thinking about how to greet Gu Jiandong, when he came over.
Feng Duoqian's heart was pounding with nervousness. Just as she was about to say hello, Gu Jiandong strode past her, walked up to Shen Shuyu and pulled her hand out of habit, "Shuyu, I earned ten work points in this morning. Am I awesome?"
Shen Shuyu was almost dazzled by his brilliant smile, "Great! Our Gu Jiandong is the best worker in the entire Shenjiaba Brigade."
Feng Duoqian stared at their hands without blinking. "Second aunt, they?" Are they a couple? Also, why does Gu Jiandong speak like... a child? Weird.
Li Caixia chewed a cucumber and glanced at her niece and Gu Jiandong. She didn't understand what Feng Duoqian wanted to ask, "They are holding hands! What's wrong?"
What's wrong with holding hands? My cousin is so shameless. Even if she is with someone, she should be reserved. There are so many people in the family.
Feng Duoqian looked at Shen Shuyu with a bit more jealousy. Her cousin had been spoiled, domineering and lazy since she was a child, and yet she was dating such a handsome man. This man must be blind to fall for her cousin.
Feng Duoqian didn't know who Gu Jiandong was, but Shen Chunhua knew. Yesterday, Shen Xue came to their house and described Gu Jiandong in detail.