Meng Yan's Transformation

Yunqing was talking to her neighbor Zhang Ersao when Zhan Yu came back from his medical consultation. They both subconsciously stopped talking. Zhang Ersao, the neighbor, walked out of the room and said, "Uncle Zhan is back. He went out to see a patient so early. I'm going home first. You guys go ahead."

"Her second sister-in-law, I vaguely heard you talking about Meng Yan. Why didn't you chat with me after I came back? Why don't you stay a little longer? What are you busy with?" Zhan Yu asked.

"No, I didn't mention Mengyan. I heard that the production team was completely disbanded at the beginning of this spring, and all the fields were contracted to households. My family's land happened to be divided together with yours. I came to ask Aunt Yunqing, can our two families grow soybeans together? Uncle Zhan, do you think it's okay? If only our family grows soybeans and your family grows corn, the corn vines are tall and block the wind, while soybeans are windproof and don't like to connect with the corners, which will reduce the yield. My Ershuan asked me to discuss with your family whether we can grow the same crops together. Uncle Zhan, you were not at home, so I talked to Aunt Yunqing first." Neighbor Zhang Ersao explained.

Yunqing was very surprised by the impromptu story that her neighbor Zhang Ersao made up. She looked at Zhang Ersao with admiration.

"Sister-in-law, I remember that you have never cared about what is planted in the fields. It was your Zhang Ershuan who came to us to discuss the planting problems in the fields. Today, the sun has risen from the west, why are you so concerned about what is planted in the fields?" Zhan Yu asked.

"Uncle Zhan, what you said makes it seem like I'm a useless person who eats food and does nothing. This time the land is contracted to each household, and I have to help Ershuanzi to farm and live a prosperous life. I have already told you what I mean about Ershuanzi, and I won't tell you anymore. Uncle Zhan, please discuss this with Aunt Yunqing. I'll come to hear the result of your discussion tomorrow. I have to go home and pack up and go to the fields with Ershuanzi to pull manure." Neighbor Zhang Ersao said as she walked towards the gate.

Yunqing hurriedly escorted her neighbor Zhang Ersao to the front door, pulled her hand, and deliberately said loudly: "Sister-in-law, come often when you have nothing to do, take care..."

Neighbor Zhang Ersao turned around and said with a smile, "Aunt Yunqing, don't send me off. Go back. By the way, don't forget to ask Sister Mengyan to find out for me how to grow cotton from her agriculture teacher at school. I plan to clear a piece of land in the garden to grow cotton. If there is a good harvest, I will use the new cotton to make cotton clothes for our whole family this year, and refurbish my quilt."

Yunqing nodded in understanding: "Okay, I will definitely ask you carefully."

Zhan Yu looked at the back of his neighbor Zhang Ersao as she walked away, and said to Yunqing who was coming back from the house, "This Zhang Yumei has really changed. She knows how to farm and grow a garden. Previously, Zhang Ershuanzi was the only one who worked on it. She takes her children with her and goes from house to house every day, gossiping everywhere."

"Zhan Yu, why do you only see other people's shortcomings? Yumei had a young child at that time, and her mother-in-law was in poor health and could not help her take care of the child. She could only take care of the child by herself and do some housework. You also asked her to farm and grow the garden. How could she handle it? Now that the child can walk and she can let go, she can help Ershuanzi farm and grow the garden." Yunqing explained.

"Let's not talk about her. I just heard that Zhang Yumei wants to grow cotton in the garden. I also want to clear a piece of land in our garden to grow cotton. Our Zhan Ziqiang and Zhan Zi'an are both grown up. Ziqiang has a deformed body and it will be difficult for him to find a partner for a while. Our Zhan Zi'an is handsome and educated. You let Zi'an learn carpentry from his cousin's husband. How is it going? Last time you asked about the person introduced to you by his cousin's husband. How are they getting along? If they get along well, let Zi'an get married this winter. We will grow some cotton to make new bedding for Zi'an's wedding." Zhan Yu said.

Yunqing glanced at Zhan Yu and said, "You were visiting a patient's family today, so they didn't provide you with any food, did they? I left some food for you in the pot, and I haven't eaten either, so I'm waiting for you. You eat first, and we can talk while we eat." Yunqing brought the food to the kang table while speaking. Zhan Yu sat cross-legged on the kang, and Yunqing sat on the edge of the kang.

"You guessed it right. They invited me to dinner, but I didn't eat. It was just the old couple. The old lady was sick and it was too hard for the old man to cook, so I lied and said I had eaten at home, and then I came back." Zhan Yu said while eating.

Yunqing had just taken a bite of food, and stopped to say, "I haven't had time to discuss this with you. The day before yesterday, when you were seeing patients, Mengyan told me that her agriculture teacher talked about cotton planting. The school has prepared experimental fields to plant cotton this year. The agriculture teacher said that anyone who wants to plant cotton at home can sign up to order cotton seeds together. Since you were not at home, I asked Mengyan to sign up to order cotton seeds. I have the same plan as you. I want to plant cotton to make new bedding for Zi'an's wedding. Zi'an has now mastered the carpentry skills. His cousin's husband said that Zi'an doesn't have his other apprentice named Tong. Zi'an is a quick learner, but Zi'an studies hard and seriously. His cousin's husband expressed his admiration. Zi'an's original girlfriend in Hedong broke up a long time ago. Let me tell you, you forgot about her. Later, he met Wang Yuqin's sister in Houjie. I heard that she can make leather shoes and is also a good housekeeper, but Zi'an didn't like her appearance. His cousin's husband introduced her to our village director's niece Liu Yalan. She is also a high school student and works in an agricultural machinery school. She is a talented girl with two long braids and a beautiful appearance. Zi'an is very satisfied with her. The two are dating and have a good relationship. "

Zhan Yu looked at Yun Qing with gratitude and excitement and said, "Oh my God, the village director's niece, Liu Yalan, is dating our Zi'an!? How is this possible? I can't believe it. How can they look down on our family? Ever since I gave Zhan Ziqiang and Zhan Zi'an a lecture when they came to our house for dinner last time, they have been messing with me and holding a grudge against me. They don't discuss anything with me, but instead discuss everything with you, their stepmother. It's like I've become a stepfather. But it's good this way, I can worry less, but Yun Qing, you have to suffer for me."

"Zhan Yu, what are you talking about? Our Zi'an is handsome, tall and strong, educated and skilled. She is in no way inferior to Liu Yalan. She should not be wronged as our daughter-in-law. Zhan Yu, how come you have become so self-deprecating? You have a bad temper and the children have distanced themselves from you. What do you mean by suffering for you? Husband and wife are one, supporting each other. I have always treated all children equally. I never regarded myself as a stepmother, nor did I regard any of them as my own children. I treat all the children in our family as my own, without bias..." Yun Qing said.

"Yes, yes, Yunqing, you are right. Now that the production team has been disbanded, it doesn't matter whether we are village directors or not. We don't have to be bullied by that production team leader surnamed Qiao anymore. Zi'an's marriage will be a big worry for you as a mother. You should discuss it with his cousin's husband and try to get him married before the end of this year. Also, discuss with Mengyan which part of the garden is suitable for growing cotton."