Chapter 148 Congratulatory Gifts
“Ah Chen, my youngest son has given birth to a daughter. I’m so proud. Come over and eat ginger vinegar and get some red eggs.”
The first time Zhu Wanling came back from the hospital The next day, Lao Dou took the phone to report to relatives, friends, and neighbors to share his joy. In fact, this was also to satisfy Master Zhu. Only by making the birth of his granddaughter a big deal could he prove that he really did not favor boys over girls. I am really happy.
"Our Lao Dou is even more proud." The second brother said loudly from the side. Lao Dou quickly covered the microphone for fear that the people on the other side would hear it. "Look at how happy your grandpa is, it's like winning a lottery." Mrs. Zhu was joking next to her while holding Kang Siqi. After these two days of observation, she felt a little relieved. Originally, she was worried that her daughter would be rejected by the Kang family because Zhu Wanling was a few years older than Kang Qirui. But now that Zhu Wanling gave birth to another daughter, she really hadn't had a good night's sleep for several days.
After knowing what she was thinking, Kang Qirui could only shake his head helplessly. At Master Zhu's age, the thinking of their time was something she heard since she was a child. It is already deeply ingrained. There is no way you can Let her change her mind. Often people who only have daughters are more patriarchal than those who have sons and daughters.
"Ring, ring, ring." At this time, the phone rang again, "Hey, we are all happy." Lao Dou picked up the phone, and he didn't even know who it was, so he congratulated him habitually, "Huh? Garbage collection fee Right."
"Hahaha." Everyone was amused.
"Okay, I understand, I'll pay it later." In the past few days, the whole family has been involved in the important event of Zhu Wanling giving birth, but no one remembered to pay the garbage fee, which caused the street to call directly. Coming to urge you. Lao Dou replied awkwardly and hung up the phone.
"A'Kang, A'Kang." Uncle Liang came in with a big bag of things, "Congratulations. This time, your dream finally came true. You finally have a granddaughter." He said Then he handed the things to Kang Qirui. Kang Qirui thanked him and took them to the dining room to his second sister-in-law. In the past two days, the second sister-in-law's task was to return gifts one by one according to the gifts brought by the guests.
This is not a simple job. Cantonese people and even the whole of China attach great importance to etiquette. There are rules for giving gifts, and there are rules for returning gifts. If you send it to the wrong person and return it to the wrong person, it won't be as simple as being laughed at. It may even turn into an enemy. Only the mother and the second sister-in-law are familiar with the rules of returning gifts. The mother needs to help greet the guests and take care of the children, so this important task is given to the second sister-in-law.
After Uncle Liang took a sip of tea and chatted with Lao Dou in the living room, Master Zhu came out with the baby who had just gone back to breastfeed. He teased for a while and asked: "By the way, A Kang, the granddaughter has a name." "No?"
"She has a name. It's called Siqi. Isn't it nice?" Tianxiu said eagerly. He had not seen his sister in the hospital a few days ago. He fell in love with his sister at first sight after she came home yesterday. He hung around her all day long and was laughed at by Kang Qirui for being a sister-in-law. He was still cheerful. Of course, it was possible that he didn't understand that Kang Qirui was laughing at him. .
"Si Qi, think of Qi when you see the wise. It sounds so good." Uncle Liang praised it and quoted from the classics.
"Master Rui, Master Rui." Sister Jiao ran in from outside while blocking two baskets. Because she ran too fast and couldn't stop, the Dantiao almost stabbed the boss, " Hey, hey, hey, be careful. My life almost died in your hands," the boss complained after dodging in time.
Jiaojie embarrassedly apologized to Boss Guang, who was not really angry and waved his hand to indicate that it was okay. Sister Jiao then said with two big baskets: "Master Rui, I brought some ginger. All of these gingers are grown by us. It is most suitable to use these gingers to make ginger vinegar for your wife during the confinement period. Those gingers The skin can also be used for bathing.”
"Thank you, Sister Jiao, for your thoughtfulness. Thank you very much." Kang Qirui looked at the two large baskets of ginger that Sister Jiao brought and was very happy. This gift is really thoughtful and is just needed. After Kang Qirui accepted it, he asked his second sister-in-law to give Sister Jiao a big red envelope in return. Sister Jiao refused: "Young Master Rui, there is no need to be so polite. When the time comes for the full moon wine, you can just ask us to come and eat hahaha."< br>
Jie Jiao is truly grateful to Kang Qirui. Before she met Kang Qirui, she had to go to six households a day to cook in order to feed five Bone Dragons. After meeting Kang Qirui, he first provided food and accommodation for the six of them, mother and son, and later invited her to work as a chef in a tea restaurant. Her income increased several times compared to before. Kang Qirui also found someone to help her solve five problems some time ago. Personalize the story of Gu Long studying in Guangfu. So a few days ago, when she heard that Zhu Wanling was pregnant, she immediately went back to the countryside and dug up all the ginger she had planted before. She also bought some from people in the village, and after gathering two large baskets, she sent them to Kang's house. "Okay, okay, then I won't be polite to you. Don't worry, Sister Jiao will definitely have a place for your whole family, and let you sit in the front row, hahaha." Kang Qirui, who was in a good mood, patted his chest and said.
While they were talking, Brother Niu had been lingering in front of Kang's house for a long time and was too embarrassed to go in. The second brother only saw him when he was sending Uncle Liang out, "Brother Niu, why are you standing at the door and not going in?" Then he said to Uncle Liang, "Slow down, Uncle Liang, be there early." "
After Brother Niu walked into Kang's house with his second brother, he scratched his head and said, "Well, fifth brother, congratulations on becoming a father. Well, then I have to. I apologize to you. It’s all because I was too greedy and ate the pig’s trotters and vinegar you prepared. But I have already received my retribution. Look at my mouth, it’s angry.”
Kang Qirui waved his hand to Brother Niu, who had blisters at the corners of his mouth, and said, "Brother Niu, sit down. You don't have to apologize to me. If you really want to apologize, go to Yumei to apologize." Brother Niu didn't understand. , "Apologise to her? Why?"
"Didn't you give her money to buy ginger and vinegar and come back to fool her, but she was scolded by my mother-in-law and she cried. You said you were Don't you have to apologize?" Kang Qirui poured a cup of tea for Brother Niu.
"Oh, you have to apologize. Next time I see her, I'll treat her to a meal, hahaha." Brother Niu is also a cheerful person, and he will treat others to a meal when he apologizes. Kang Qirui nodded, Yumei also loves to eat.
In the afternoon, Kang Qirui went out to handle household registration matters, but he was not going to get Kang Siqi’s household registration, but his own household registration. He had to transfer his household registration to the school first, and then he could apply for Kang Siqi's registration. Because a newborn needs to apply for birth registration within one month after birth, his time is still tight.
He didn't go home until evening. As soon as he walked in, Lao Dou asked: "How did it go?"
"Registered, it will be done in a few days." Kang Qirui said after putting down his things. Lao Dou nodded, as long as everything goes well. In fact, it can't go smoothly. Kang Qirui himself is the youngest associate professor in the school, and his teacher Huang Laoke is the director of the literature department. The administration will give him some face and will not make it difficult for Kang Qirui. .
Old Dou thought for a while, and then asked: "What are you going to do about the full moon?"
"I thought about it for a while and decided to do something big about the full moon. You also know it, Old Dou. , My mother-in-law has been worried about this and that. If Full Moon Wine doesn't happen, I'm afraid she won't feel comfortable even if she doesn't say anything. "Kang Qirui actually wants to do something big, whether it's for her daughter or for her. Zhu Wanling, or for Master Zhu, had to do something big.
This is often the case. No matter how many nice things you say, it is still not as good as hosting a grand banquet. Just like when Kang Qirui and Zhu Wanling got married, why did they have to follow the three books and six etiquette for a month? Just for others to see. Aren’t you saying that there is an age gap between us and you don’t think it’s a good idea? Then I will make the wedding as grand as possible. When others see this battle, they will only feel envious in their hearts, but they will not dare to say anything bad.
Because if they said anything again, Kang Qirui could make them speechless with just one sentence: You and your wife are so well-matched, so the wedding was always very grand, right? What can they say? Aren't you loving? Aren't you a perfect match? Is the wedding so shabby?
Now Kang Siqi's full moon wine is the same. Didn’t you say that your daughter is not good? Are you great at giving birth to a son? Are you going to have a full moon party to compete? Not willing to part with it? Then don't speak.
(End of this chapter)