She couldn't sell rice, but she could sell drinks such as mung bean soup and sour plum soup.
On the one hand, she could help Nanny Chen. On the other hand, she could make money for herself and Chen Chen. She could let Chen Chen know that it was hard to make money, so that she wouldn't become like Han He, who bullied other students because his family was rich.
Grandma originally wanted to take more care of her two grandsons, but seeing Jiujiu's insistence, she knew that although Jiujiu was young, she was very opinionated. She most likely had other plans, so she did not insist.
Grandma touched Jiujiu's head, sighed, and didn't mention what had happened just now.
Because Nanny Chen had made money during this period, Father and Nanny Chen bought a chicken and a fish, and went directly to the kitchen to cook.
When Grandpa got home, it was just time for dinner.
In the early years of the 20th century, except for festivals, there was no chicken, duck, or fish to eat, so everyone was busy eating and didn't talk.
After dinner, Grandpa learned about what had happened to Father and Nanny Chen from grandma. Although he was a little sad, he got over it when he thought that they lived separately now and his daughter didn't have a mother-in-law to suppress her.
Grandpa patted Father Chen on the shoulder and said, "If you run out of money, tell me. I have a pension."
Now that his three daughters were married and his three sons were married, he had money in his hands.
Father Chen knew that his father-in-law meant well, so he said that he and Nanny Chen had enough money to make money.
After dinner, they talked for a while, and then Father and Nanny Chen took Jiujiu and Chen Chen back home.
In the blink of an eye, the final exam was coming.
Jiujiu was still the first in the class this time, and Chen Chen went from the tenth to the top three.
The person who had changed the most was Han He. He had changed from a lower middle class to a higher middle class. Mother Han was so happy that she brought several gifts to Jiujiu's family. She even held Madam Chen's hand and said that she wanted to acknowledge Jiujiu as her goddaughter.
Madam Chen's mother had helped her a lot with setting up the stall. Madam Chen had always been grateful to her. After interacting with her for such a long time, Madam Chen realized that although Han He was spoiled by his family, he had a good nature. Moreover, Madam Chen really liked Jiujiu. If she really wanted to take Jiujiu as her goddaughter, it wouldn't be a bad idea.
As for Grandma Han and Grandpa Han, they had fled from other places and had no relatives here. They only had one son, which was Father Han. Father Han only had one child, Han He, and the house was empty during the holidays. Now that Mother Han wanted to acknowledge Jiujiu as her goddaughter, they immediately agreed when they knew that Jiujiu was the girl who would help their grandson study hard. They even asked Mother Han to send a gift for Jiujiu.
It was a jade lock from Grandpa Han and Grandma Han, which was pink and very beautiful. It was the first time that Madam Chen had seen such exquisite jewelry. She was stunned for a moment before she hurriedly pushed it back. "Sister, it's easy to discuss if you want to acknowledge Jiujiu as your goddaughter, but this gift is too expensive."
Seeing Madam Chen push the gift over, Mother Han was stunned and thought that Madam Chen was unwilling. When she heard Madam Chen say that the gift was expensive, she immediately smiled.
"This is a token of our family's appreciation." Mother Han stuffed the jade lock into Madam Chen's pocket without any explanation and said as she walked out, "Han He is the only child in my family. One look and you can tell that this jade lock is for a little girl. You'll only get dust if you give it to me. You might as well give it to Jiujiu."
After saying this, Mother Han left, not giving Madam Chen any time to react.
Madam Chen didn't chase after her and could only take the jade lock home.
However, the Han family's attitude reassured Madam Chen. They sincerely wanted to acknowledge Jiujiu as their goddaughter.
Madam Chen had been a little hesitant at first and wanted to wait until Father Chen came back to discuss the marriage. However, the Han family was so enthusiastic that Madam Chen could only nod and agree to the marriage.
The Han family didn't have any relatives in the area, so acknowledging a goddaughter was a big deal. Thus, after the two families discussed it, they planned to hold a banquet at home after Father Chen came back to formally tie the knot.
Although the two families hadn't officially tied the knot yet, their relationship was closer than before.
Han He used to like Jiujiu very much. Now that he knew that Jiujiu would be his younger sister in the future, he was even more protective of Jiujiu.
In the blink of an eye, it was Laba.
Father Chen finally came home from overseas. Madam Chen, who had been busy for half a year, didn't set up her stall and started to tidy up the house to prepare for the new year.
When Father Chen got home, Madam Chen immediately told him about the Han family's god-daughter marriage. She then asked Father Chen, "What do you think?"
Father Chen was working outside and didn't know the Han family very well, but he knew his wife well.
If the Han family really wasn't good, she definitely wouldn't ask him what he thought.
Since the Han family was good and the Han family was indebted to them, why wouldn't they agree?
Father Han nodded and said, "If you want to agree, then agree. By the way, ask Jiujiu what she thinks."
Father Chen was more open-minded. Compared with his own thoughts, he wanted to know what Jiujiu thought about this matter. If Jiujiu wasn't willing, no matter how good the Han family was, they couldn't acknowledge this as a goddaughter.
Madam Chen glared at Father Chen unhappily. "If Jiujiu wasn't willing, why would I tell you?"
Father Chen scratched the back of his head and smiled. "That's true. By the way, a few days ago, big brother sent someone to look for me and said that he wanted us to come home for the new year. What do you think?"
After Father Chen left last time, Madam Chen had only sent someone to deliver things a few times, and had never returned home.
Firstly, Father Chen wasn't there, so she had nothing to say to Grandma Chen. Secondly, Grandma Chen couldn't say anything nice. If she went, she would be angry, so why bother?
Hearing Father Chen say that he wanted them to go back, Madam Chen curled her lip. "I don't think it's a good idea. When I think about how your mother said that about you, and how she really said in front of so many people that Jiujiu was lying, I'm furious.
We can go back, but if your mother wants us to move back, forget it. "
Putting aside the fact that she had her own business here, when she thought about how Grandma Chen had instilled such thoughts in the two children, she wanted nothing more than to rush over and slap Grandma Chen.
Father Chen also knew what his mother was like, and said in a low voice, "I understand what you mean. Don't worry, we're just going home for the new year this time. I won't agree to move back."
In that family, whether it was her parents or her brothers and sisters, there weren't many people who could make her feel familial love. Rather than loathing each other in the future, it was better to keep her distance now so that she wouldn't be sad in the future.
Seeing that her husband was on her side, Madam Chen breathed a sigh of relief and said, "By the way, I made some money this year. We haven't been back for a long time, so I'll buy some clothes for your parents and send them over. That way, your mother won't call us ingrates and disobedient worms when she's outside."
Father Chen chuckled. "Still holding a grudge?"
Madam Chen sneered. "I'll hold a grudge for the rest of my life about your mother telling your big brother that you're a disobedient worm, so don't expect me to wait on your mother in the future."
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