Eating melons and raising children in the period literature

When everyone heard that Zhao Xiaohua and the other person had arrived, they did not continue talking, but went out to greet them.

"Dad, Mom! You came just in time. We just got back. Qingqing prepared a big table of delicious food."

Ma Liyue was the first to step forward and take Zhao Xiaohua's arm. Yang Qinghe also took the cloth bag from his father-in-law.

"This is our rations. It may not be as good as yours, but we can't really come here empty-handed to eat. You can take it and put it in the kitchen for a while."

Yang Qinghe wanted to refuse, but when he saw his father-in-law's serious face, he knew what was going on. If he refused again, his father-in-law might just turn around and leave.

So he changed the subject and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you, but only this time. Yueyue and I can both earn money, so we can still afford for you to come and have a meal. You can't be so polite in the future. You raised Yueyue, so it's our duty to take care of you in your old age."

Ma Jizu was very pleased to hear Yang Qinghe say this, no matter whether he was sincere or not. However, he was still angry and said:

"I will rely on you for my old age. It doesn't matter if we can still work now or we won't be able to work in the future. We still have a son. Even if we can't rely on one son, I still have another one."

After saying that, he strode into the house. Zhao Xiaohua heard the conversation between the father-in-law and son-in-law, patted Ma Liyue's hand, smiled at Yang Qingqing, and said, "Look, this old man, hehe..."

Ma Liyue continued, "It's okay, Qingqing is not an outsider, and we all know my father's temper. Let's go into the house quickly. Let's eat with one hand. We can't waste Qingqing's kindness."

Yang Qingqing also said, "Yes! I have prepared a lot of delicious food today! Auntie, let's go into the house. We are all family, there is no need to be so formal."

Several children also greeted politely, and then everyone sat down.

Fortunately, Yang Qingqing bought a big table at that time, thinking that there are many people in the family, she bought a big one. Although the seats are not very spacious now, it is not too crowded.

Yang Qingqing also took out a bottle of Erguotou, which she had seen in the supply and marketing cooperative before. She took one out from the space, and also took out several glass bottles of Beibingyang. Each person prepared a bottle.

"Today is mainly to celebrate my second brother's birthday, and also to celebrate his health. I hope everyone is healthy and safe."

As he spoke, he raised his Arctic Ocean. Everyone followed suit and raised their drinks. Even the youngest, Wenjie, held his drink in his hands, but he couldn't lift it up.

“Yes, to celebrate that everyone is safe and healthy.”

Everyone raised their glasses and started the formal meal time.

Yang Qinghe and Ma Jizu were drinking wine and chatting.

Ma Liyue and Zhao Xiaohua are also busy taking care of the children.

Yang Qingqing doesn't need to worry about the others. Wen Qian is also young, but Wen Jing, Wen Xuan and Wen Yuan have not forgotten their sister. With one chopstick each, Wen Qian can eat for a while.

Yang Qingqing just focused on cooking, and occasionally put some vegetables she wanted to eat and some meat that everyone liked into the pot.

When everyone had almost finished eating, Yang Qinghe dropped a bombshell:

"Mom, Dad, sister, Yueyue. I have decided to go and apply for discharge or transfer to civilian work in two days." Yang Qingqing and the others were all shocked to the point of disbelief.

Especially Ma Liyue. Yesterday, she didn't think Yang Qinghe had any intention of giving up his military service. Now, after just one day, how could he say he wanted to give up?

Especially in her heart, Yang Qinghe gave up the army, not only because of the doctor's diagnosis, but also because she didn't want to lose her husband and her child to lose his father at a young age.

"Don't look at me like that. Haven't I been mentally prepared for this? Why do you seem more surprised than me? If the army hadn't been so busy these past two days, I would also need to go to the hospital to get a certificate of recovery. I'll go get it tomorrow. I can't add burden to the organization."