The Clever Wife of the 1960s Chapter 5

Chapter 5. Soak milk powder, magpie's nest

"Is there anything missing at home?" After entering the house, Chen's mother asked in a low voice.

Chen Rou nodded: "There is nothing at home, so we have to prepare these for the winter this year."

She had down jackets in her space, but it was difficult to take them out. After thinking it over, she decided to spend some money and buy some local ones.

We got married in June this year. It was hot then and we had nothing at home. Now it's September and the weather will change in October. We will be very busy in October, so shouldn't we start preparing now?

Mother Chen also knew what was going on, and said, "Mother has agreed to it for you, and will tell your uncle."

Chen Rou took out three yuan from her pocket and said, "Take this money, mother. Remember to return it to uncle when the time comes."

Mother Chen said, "One dollar is enough."

"One dollar is nothing. I know the new cotton and cotton cloth this year will not be cheap." Chen Rou shook her head.

But in the end, Chen's mother only charged her two dollars.

When she was about to go back, he stuffed two eggs into her pocket and said, "Live a good life with Guobin when you go back, and have a baby as soon as possible." Once a child is born, her heart will be at peace.

Chen Rou confiscated the eggs and said, "Leave them for my nephews to eat."

She has her own space, but when she goes home, she still takes the opportunity to take out the space to find the

If Han Guobin really asked her, she would say that she had exchanged it with an old lady on the way home.

But when Han Guobin came home at noon and saw the eggs, and heard her say that she had taken dried tilapia back to her parents' home, he automatically attributed the eggs to his mother-in-law's family.

Knowing that his mother-in-law was good to him, he kept it in mind, but didn't say anything nice.

If there is any place where he can be of use, he will certainly do his best to help.

Chen Rou always steams or boils her eggs because frying them consumes too much oil. She only uses a little when cooking and saves as much as possible on other occasions.

As for eggs, each person can eat only one a day, no more.

However, Chen Rou really put a lot of effort into the food. At least Han Guobin is eating much better these days than before.

To the extent that this guy wanted to make trouble when he was lying on the kang at night.

"It's almost autumn harvest time, and it's not suitable to have a child at this time." That night, Chen Rou was pestered by him and had no choice but to say this.

"I'll go and do it, wife, you cook at home," said Han Guobin.

This thief was quite charming when he was on the kang. His body was washed with soap and there was a soapy scent that made people unable to help but indulge in it.

So, Chen Rou despised herself for not being able to resist the man's deception.

There is no need to talk about Han Guobin's current life. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as a very happy life. He works with extra energy every day.

In the past, the couple's life was not as harmonious and happy as it is now, and their living standards could not be improved. He worked hard, but he was not as energetic as he is now.

He was looking forward to his wife getting pregnant as soon as possible so that he could live a happy life with his wife and children.

In late September, the village began the autumn harvest.

The first crops to be harvested were peanuts and other crops. Chen Rou followed the female comrades every day.

She and Zhou Zhen are now on good terms. When they work together, Zhou Zhen sees how hard she works and says, "What's wrong with you now? I've never seen you do this before."

"It's been only a short time since I got married and you've never seen me do this." Chen Rou said.

Zhou Zhen said: "You were never a hard-working person anyway."

"Now I've come to terms with it. We've already separated. This life is my own. I can live a good life with Guobin. Isn't that better than anything else?" Chen Rou said.

Zhou Zhen smiled and said, "It seems like you have really let it go."

Chen Rou continued to pick peanuts. The team leader assigned each person a piece of land to do the work. Whoever finished the work first could move freely. Chen Rou also wanted to go find Han Guobin to have dinner together.

At about eleven o'clock, she had picked all the peanuts on her field.

Said to Zhou Zhen: "You should hurry up too, I'm going to look for my Guo Bin."

"You don't help me either." Zhou Zhen still had some energy left.

"You should have stopped nagging others and finished the job earlier." Chen Rou waved her hand and ignored her.

A woman nearby said to Zhou Zhen, "Guo Bin's wife has really improved."

"These two are so affectionate. One of them keeps saying 'my Guobin's'." Another eldest daughter-in-law also said.

"Then don't be jealous. They have only been married for a few months. They will definitely be fed up with each other." Zhou Zhen replied to her directly.

After getting along with Chen Rou, she really felt that Chen Rou was good. Not only did she work quickly and well, but she was also good at housework and outside.

She also doesn't like to gossip about other people's affairs and is very tight-lipped. You won't worry about others knowing if you tell her any private things.

Seeing that the other person was starting to get sarcastic, she just retorted back.

Chen Rou came over to another work area. Han Guobin had almost finished his work by now. He was just helping his parents. When he saw her waving at him, he smiled.

"Second brother, why don't you go take a look at yourself in the river and see how brightly you smile?" Han Lao San said with a smile when he saw his second brother like this.

Han Guobin said, "You do the rest."

Without saying anything, he walked towards his wife.

Although Han's father was not very satisfied, he did not say anything. Han's mother could not help but mutter: "What are they doing? They are not paying attention in public? Do they have any shame? Are there such a disgusting couple?"

An unhappy old lady nearby said, "Sister-in-law Han, your second child wasn't picked up. I saw you give birth to him with my own eyes. How come he's like a weed? Now that you two have finally gotten along well, why don't you stop saying that?"

Han's mother was immediately dissatisfied and was about to say something, but Han Lao San quickly said, "Mom, stop talking. We haven't finished picking the peanuts yet. After we finish picking them, I want to eat quickly. I'm already starving."

Han's mother didn't argue with the other party, but when she saw her second son forgetting his mother after getting married, she couldn't help but feel angry.

Seeing this in the old lady's eyes, he started to grumble along with the people next to him.

Everyone is more or less biased. After all, fingers are of different lengths, and if you have many children, you will also have these concerns.

However, there are not many families like the Han family who are so obviously biased.

Especially Han Guobin, a handsome young man who is well-known in the village, living like a cow in Old Han's family.

Many people are talking about it behind my back.

Chen Rou had already pulled Han Guobin to the river to wash his face and hands.

Then the couple came over to eat under the tree.

We were eating steamed buns, which were now cold, but that was no problem, because in addition to the steamed buns there was also a bowl of scrambled eggs with green onions, which had been made before we went out in the morning.

The couple ate the steamed buns with scrambled eggs.

Unlike other large families, they don’t have someone at home who cooks, so they prepare the food and bring it with them before going to work.

There are many young couples like this, and they all have to be self-reliant.

But the food eaten by other kids is generally not as good as hers.

Chen Rou’s steamed buns are made with white flour, so they taste much better. Although they are cold, they are not hard or spicy.

It is really delicious when served with scrambled eggs with chives.

"Wife, are you tired?" Han Guobin asked after he finished eating.

"I'm tired." Chen Rou glanced at him and said, "I almost couldn't straighten my waist."

Her voice was not loud and was rather soft, so her words sounded a bit coquettish.

"Then when I'm done, I'll come over and help you," said Han Guobin.

"If you come to help me, what about my parents?" Chen Rou said.

"My parents already have the third child." Han Guobin didn't take it seriously.

Originally, his parents lived with the third son, and he helped out just because they lived next door. Now that his wife needs him, he will definitely come over to help her first.

"Then come over and help me, my waist is sore." Chen Rou said.

Don't doubt it, she did it on purpose. Her waist was sore, but she couldn't bear it so much. But the look that Han's mother gave her just now made her uncomfortable, and she didn't want to argue with an elder.

But has her mother-in-law forgotten that the family is now divided? Two families have their own affairs. Helping is a favor, and not helping is a duty.

The household registration booklet is attached to their youngest son, so they must ask for his help.

Han Guobin nodded: "Do less and leave it for me."

They didn't have to continue working until one o'clock, so the couple took a rest under the tree to cool off. Chen Rou was also a little tired, so she leaned on his shoulder and fell asleep soon after.

Han Guobin turned to look at his wife with a hint of tenderness in his eyes. He leaned against the tree trunk and closed his eyes.

This place is quite far away, so after finishing their work, the others went to find a place to rest, but they didn't come here.

But everyone can see it clearly now, there is no need to say anything about Han Guobin and his wife.

Although the social atmosphere is strict nowadays, they are husband and wife, a legal couple.

There are just some sour people who can't help but say a few words about bad habits, but basically no one cares.

As soon as the team blew the whistle, Han Guobin and Chen Rou both stood up.

"Go to work." Chen Rou said to him.

"Wait for me." Han Guobin nodded.

Chen Rou smiled, came over, and started working with Zhou Zhen again.

But I have to say that autumn harvest is indeed tiring. After finishing the work and returning home with Han Guobin, Chen Rou was not made of iron and didn't really want to cook.

But after a busy day, how can I not even cook a meal?

"I'll do it." Han Guobin took it over.

Chen Rou raised her eyebrows and said, "Okay, you come."

Han Guobin made her some porridge and ate it with cabbage fried with lard.

Chen Rou didn't mind and went to take a shower after eating. She was really tired today and Han Guobin took care of all the housework.

Han Guobin packed up, took a shower and washed his clothes before going back to the house.

Chen Rou had already made him a cup of milk.

There are three cans of milk powder for adults in her space, from Quechao, which is just right for replenishing nutrition now.

She had drunk it herself, and this cup was specially made for him.

- Extracting MTL from raw by Du Xian'er (Poison❀Fairy) -

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