CHAPTER 210: CHAPTER 210: ZHUZI

And whenever Dong Sheng achieves even a small success, he gets overly praised. Isn’t that favoritism?

Fifth Aunt muttered softly, "But the money earned from selling spicy noodles is also meant for Chunya’s dowry."

"So you’re saying that when Chunya gets married in the future, you can give her all the money earned during this time as her dowry?"

"Of course not, there’s also Dong Sheng..."

Her words were cut off midway, and Fifth Aunt blushed red.

She always felt she was fair enough to both children. Especially now, when people still think of married daughters as spilled water, she was making efforts to save up for Chunya’s dowry and support her in calling off an engagement, which was already better than many mothers.

It’s undeniable that she’s a good mother, but she can’t claim she’s not biased and treats both children equally, while doing biased things at the same time.

"Anyway, I don’t think daughters are inferior to sons. I will still rely on my daughter to take care of me in my old age," Mrs. Lin said, tossing the peeled potato into a basin filled with water, "It’s okay to be a little biased, but don’t go overboard."

"And about Chunya’s relationship, since you both disagree with her current boyfriend, you should put some effort into finding someone better for her. My daughter isn’t dating because she wants to go to college, but Chunya isn’t young anymore, many her age are already married."

"You disagree with her choice, yet you’re not actively helping her. Aren’t you pushing the child further away? Gui Fen, I’ve always thought you were a good person, but don’t break the child’s heart, okay?"

Fifth Aunt glanced at the tightly closed door, silently kept picking vegetables, not knowing what she was thinking about.

It wasn’t until five in the afternoon, when she was getting ready to set up the stall, that Chunya came out voluntarily to help move things onto the cart.

Fifth Aunt’s lips moved, "Chunya..."

Chunya didn’t respond, yet she didn’t miss a beat with her chores.

When they arrived at the Welfare District and set up the stall, before any customers came, Fifth Aunt held Chunya’s hand and sat her down on the stool.

"Today, it was my fault, I admit I was a bit biased and didn’t consider your feelings."

"It’s not because you’re a daughter and Dong Sheng’s a son that I’m biased, it’s mainly because I feel you’ve grown up, matured, while Dong Sheng is still young..."

Chunya clasped her hands together on her lap, fingers interlocked, not responding to Fifth Aunt’s words.

Fifth Aunt felt like she was making things worse, so she directly said, "How about finding some time in the next couple of days and having Zhuzi come over so we can sit and talk about you two, what do you think?"

Chunya finally showed a bit of liveliness, "Mom, you’re agreeing to me and Zhuzi?"

"...Not exactly agreeing, but I should at least ask him what his thoughts and plans are. Whatever it is, let’s meet first."

Chunya eagerly nodded, "Okay! He lives not far from the town, I’ll visit him tomorrow and ask him to come over to meet you and Dad."

Fifth Aunt wanted to say something about how things weren’t settled yet and girls shouldn’t be too forward, but seeing Chunya’s smile, she held back.

"Give his address to Dong Sheng, ask him to visit tomorrow."

"Dong Sheng’s still a kid, isn’t it inappropriate for him to go?"

"He’s your brother, he’ll be your support! When a sister is in a serious relationship, shouldn’t he lend a hand?"

Chunya laughed out loud.

Mom is a bit biased, but Dong Sheng is indeed young. She, as his sister, has been considering Dong Sheng all along, hasn’t she?

After being busy for a while, it was already 9:30 when they packed up the stall and returned to the Ge Family house after 10.

Aunt Ge skillfully brought the bedding into the main room, and Fifth Aunt made the floor beds for Fifth Uncle and Dong Sheng.

Early the next morning, before Dong Sheng went to get popsicles, Fifth Aunt had him go visit Sagehill Collective first.

"Mom, didn’t you say not to let my sister date that guy? Then why are we going to find him?"

Fifth Aunt slapped Dong Sheng on the head, "Just go as I told you, why are you talking so much?"

Whether he’s suitable or not, we’ll have to get to know him better first.

After Dong Sheng left, Fifth Aunt approached Aunt Ge, "Sister-in-law, I want to ask you for a favor."

"Just say it, no need for courtesy."

"It’s like this, Old Five and I discussed it. We finish the stall too late every day to make it back to Li Hua Team in time. So we’re thinking if you could help us find a house so we can all move in."

"What’s wrong, can’t sleep well on the floor?" Aunt Ge said, "I could find some old bed planks for you to make do with for now?"

"No, no." Fifth Aunt quickly explained, "The two of them sleeping on the floor is fine, but it’s a bit too crowded with suddenly four of us."

Aunt Ge patted her thigh, "What’s the big deal? It’s not like it’s hard during summertime. When Lin Xiang goes back to school, you can move into their room. If you feel really bad, just give me a little rent each month, and it’s fine."

Seeing Aunt Ge genuinely wanted them to stay, Fifth Aunt didn’t hesitate and agreed to give two yuan for rent each month.

Both sides were pleased with the arrangement.

Two hours later, Dong Sheng returned with Zhuzi and his younger siblings trailing behind to the Ge Family.

Upon entering, Dong Sheng looked unhappy, "I told them to come another day, but he insisted on coming along today!"

After that, Dong Sheng walked into the main room in a huff.

He didn’t like this Zhuzi, not one bit.

Lin Xiang also saw Zhuzi for the first time. At first glance, he seemed like just an ordinary young guy, full of energy, with relatively clear eyes.

Chunya and Zhuzi exchanged a glance, and she shyly lowered her head.

"Uncle, Aunt, I apologize for the sudden visit; it’s really a bit awkward. But I heard from Dong Sheng that you agree to me and Chunya, so I couldn’t wait to come over..."

"Stop right there!" Mrs. Lin raised her hand to interrupt Zhuzi’s words, "Chunya’s parents’ meaning is that we’ll meet formally today, at least to get to know you first, before talking about the future. But we haven’t agreed to anything between you and Chunya yet."

"Yes, yes, it’s my misunderstanding."

Lin Xiang furrowed her brow; this person... is not simple!

Aunt Ge knew they had family matters to discuss, so she had Mrs. Lin invite everyone to the main room while she went into the kitchen to prepare some drinks.

The main room of the Ge Family was big, and it didn’t feel cramped even with many people standing around.

But there were only a few stools in the main room. Mrs. Lin and Fifth Uncle and Aunt each took one, leaving two. Zhuzi directly pulled his younger siblings to sit down.