I was married off to a disabled hero in lieu of marriage; my in-laws doted on me and I aspired to gr

"Xiaomei, since you're willing to come to my house, we're family now. There are some unpleasant things I need to say beforehand." Luo Meiyun sat down on the edge of the bed and gestured for Hu Xiaomei to sit down as well.

"Please speak," Hu Xiaomei said, sitting down, somewhat nervous.

"Old Zhou works in the provincial capital, so it's inevitable that some people will come to visit. Without our instructions, you just need to say that no one is home and it's inconvenient for them to come in. If it's an important guest, we will let you know in advance."

"yes!"

"We're either at work or school, so no one's home on weekdays. You take Xiaowei to buy groceries in the morning, and don't go out the rest of the time."

"it is good."

"You mainly take care of Xiaowei and cook meals for the two of you. I'll cook for myself when I get back in the evening."

"Sister Luo, I can make dinner."

"Then, when I get home from get off work, I'll take care of Xiaowei, and you'll cook? Your cooking is really delicious."

"I can prepare the dishes while Xiaowei is taking a nap. I feel bad that you pay me such a high salary just for taking care of the child."

"Xiaomei, you're such a genuine person. We're family, so let's not stand on ceremony. Let's work together and help each other out." Luo Meiyun grew increasingly fond of Hu Xiaomei.

"Oh, and most importantly, don't mention anything about your family to outsiders. Old Zhou's job is a bit special, and you can't explain it clearly, so don't spread rumors and cause problems."

"Yes, I understand. Sister Liu told me long ago that since your family is high-ranking, you need to be careful in your words and actions."

"They're not high-ranking officials, they're all just serving the people. Come to the living room, the food tickets and money are there."

Hu Xiaomei followed Luo Meiyun to the living room. Qiaoqiao had already come downstairs and said, "Sister Hu, you're back already?"

"Yes, I just took a few pieces of clothing."

Luo Meiyun opened the drawer and said, "Xiaomei, the food tickets, meal tickets, and money are all here. Use them as you see fit. You don't need the meal tickets; there's no canteen here."

"Sister Hu, if you have any extra meal tickets at the end of the month, you can exchange them for eggs with Sister Liu. Oh, and Sister Liu needs meat tickets; exchange two jin for her each month."

Qiaoqiao, Luo Meiyun, and Zhou Wenhui all eat lunch in the cafeteria, and they don't have many meal tickets left.

The number of meat ration coupons has increased: Dad gets five jin a month, Mom gets three jin a month, Zhou Wenhui gets two jin a month, and Qiaoqiao gets one jin a month.

"Besides ensuring Xiaowei and the whole family get proper nutrition, we exchanged some meat coupons for Sister Liu; she's such a kind person," Luo Meiyun said.

"Yes," Hu Xiaomei replied meekly.

Finding a nanny is usually the hardest thing, but with Sister Liu's help, a satisfactory person was found in just one day. It has to be said, fate is a wonderful thing.

Qiaoqiao went up to the third floor, and Zhou Wenhui accompanied Xiaowei to take a nap. Qiaoqiao also lay down next to Xiaowei.

"Why don't you take a nap?" Zhou Wenhui asked groggily.

"Wenhui, I have a feeling of unease. Suddenly living in such a nice house, with a nanny to take care of the children, do you think I would be considered a young mistress of a wealthy family in ancient times?"

"You, your thinking is terrifying. Grandpa's hat hasn't been taken off yet, are you already thinking of putting it back on?" Zhou Wenhui teased.

"I never imagined I could live such a good life. My brother should be back soon; he'll definitely come to the newspaper's staff quarters to look for us. Are you going back to stay for a few days?"

"Qiaoqiao, you're a college student now, can't you use your brain a little more? I've put a note on the door, he'll come looking for us on Songshan Road."

"Wow, you're so smart."

"You're just too stupid."

"How could I, with my stupidity, possibly get into university?"

"History majors are all stupid."

"you……"

The two were arguing, but that was their most genuine happiness.

Han Dan returned from her parents' home and then hurriedly went to her husband's family to offer New Year's greetings.

This year, when she returned to her parents' home, she really stole the show. Lin Jie drove the Jeep back with one hand, and she had given birth to a big, healthy baby boy, making the whole family extremely happy.

The villagers gathered around the jeep, discussing it endlessly, and the parents straightened their backs in pride.

The child wasn't Han Dan's. To cover up the truth, she pretended to be pregnant, keeping even her neighbors in the dark.

Han Dan loved the child very much. Half a month after he was born, her mother-in-law brought him home. Han Dan raised Hao Hao with great care, feeding him until he was chubby and healthy. They were more like mother and son than mother and son.

In the military compound, the officials were all of higher rank than the last. When Lin Jie arrived at the chemical plant, he was only a deputy section chief, but the official demeanor was much more refined than in the military compound.

With cars readily available and meat and vegetable coupons, plus gifts to give, Han Dan's life was much better than before.

After having a child, even his mother-in-law's expression improved a lot. Lin Jie no longer needed to bring his salary back; he gave it all to Han Dan.

Han Dan inexplicably thought of Qiaoqiao. Zhou Wenhui went to the newspaper office, which was a low-paying job. Qiaoqiao's life must have been very difficult.

What goes around comes around. Back then, she was all the rage, and she was even offered hostages to Sister Liu.

Sister Liu is not a good person. She speaks according to the person she's dealing with. Qiaoqiao can get fewer meat coupons when she buys meat, but when I buy meat, I have to be very strict.

Now I have plenty of meat coupons, but it's a pity I can't see them anymore. Otherwise, I would generously throw out ten pounds of meat coupons instead of exchanging them for Sister Liu.

It was freezing cold, but thankfully we had a car.

When they arrived at her husband's house, her mother-in-law, Li Chunlian, had not yet come out, but her second brother's wife, Li Hongxia, was already waiting at the door.

"Sister-in-law, I've been waiting for you for so long, you must be freezing! Quick, give me the child."

Li Hongxia and her mother-in-law Li Chunlian are from the same village. She is honest and kind, but her mother-in-law has made her behave herself.

Of course, Han Dan was also afraid of her mother-in-law, but after having a child, her mother-in-law stopped causing her trouble.

Li Hongxia took the child and hurried inside. The house was warm because of the stove burning inside.

The parents-in-law were busy in the kitchen, the second brother Lin Jun was helping out, and the third brother Lin Yuan and nephew Lin Wenyong were playfully setting up the table.

"Haohao, oh my, sister-in-law, look at him, so chubby and cute." Li Hongxia's eyes were full of affection.

"The little guy probably ate it all; he finished most of a bowl of minced meat porridge," Han Dan said proudly.

"Sister-in-law, does Hao Hao eat minced meat every day?"

"Yes, how could he go hungry? He gets six catties of meat coupons a month, and Hao Hao eats four catties."

"No wonder she's so fair-skinned and plump; she's good at taking care of children."

Han Dan took off her cotton-padded coat and was about to take Hao Hao back when Li Hongxia said, "Sister-in-law, why don't you go to the kitchen and help your mother-in-law cook? I'll take care of the child for you."

Li Hongxia held the child tightly, unwilling to let go.

"Okay, the little guy weighs 25 pounds now, I can't even carry him anymore."

Han Dan didn't care. As a mother, who wouldn't want their child to be loved by everyone?

Han Dan went to the kitchen, and Li Hongxia carried the child into her mother-in-law's bedroom. She looked the child up and down, hugged and kissed the child for a long time, and tears streamed down her face.

The bedroom door opened, and there was Lin Jun.

"Look at him, so chubby."

Li Hongxia handed the child to Lin Jun, who beamed, "You've raised him very well. Xiao Yong is as skinny as a monkey. My brother's family is rich, and they have plenty of meat coupons, so they've raised the child very well."

"No matter how good he is, he's still someone else's son. It's pitiful that he died after only half a month..." Li Hongxia was about to cry again.

"Have you had enough of living? Why bring this up again? My brother's family hasn't mistreated the child. Why do you insist on keeping him by your side like Xiaoyong, with nothing to eat or drink? Is that what makes you happy?" Lin Jun scolded.

"Am I... not also a piece of my own flesh and blood?"

"Alright, it's not like it's being given to someone else. They can see it whenever they want. Your family is well-off, so don't worry about it."

Lin Jun's two sentences silenced Li Hongxia, leaving her only able to stare at Hao Hao with a silly grin, unable to get enough of him.