Reborn in the 90s, I traded my ex-husband for eight apartments.

Chapter 332 I can still carry you up two mountains

Old Man Bai walked in front, leading Huo Zhensheng.

Li Xiufen, holding Qi Yunzhu's hand, and Shuo Shuo, enthusiastically holding Jiang Junzhuo's hand, walked home in a lively and cheerful manner, flashlights in hand.

Old Man Bai's voice was very loud:

"Old Huo, the conditions in our rural area are limited, so please don't mind if you and your wife don't mind."

The two old men have become as close as brothers.

Huo Zhensheng strode along, making even walking on the rural night road feel like walking on flat ground.

"Old Bai, what are you talking about? We all came from humble backgrounds. Besides, when we were young and serving in the army, what kind of environment didn't we experience? People like us will never forget our roots."

Not only Huo Zhensheng, but also Qi Yunzhu and Jiang Junzhuo, who had been traveling all day, showed no sign of displeasure.

Jiang Junzhuo found it particularly amusing that someone's dog suddenly started barking, and then all the dogs in the neighborhood started barking too.

Bai Zhenzhu was the last one to speak with the village chief, and Huo Zheng was waiting for her, carrying two suitcases.

Bai Zhenzhu offered to get one for him, but he refused.

"not heavy."

Looking around, all I could see was a dark mountain village.

Across the street, there was a courtyard with three streetlights shining brightly.

Huo Zheng asked with a smile:

"That's our home?"

Bai Zhenzhu hummed in agreement and shone her flashlight on the path beneath her feet:

"Third sister-in-law's mother and eldest brother's wife have prepared a meal at home. Are they tired?"

Huo Zheng glanced at her:

"Tired? I can still carry you up two mountains."

Bai Zhenzhu couldn't help but laugh; she really missed Comrade Huo from the past.

They arrived home quickly, where Li Zhongguo, Zhang Yufang, Li Zhonghua, and Dong Juan were waiting by the courtyard.

Huo Zhensheng walked into the courtyard, looked around, and smiled:

"Brother Bai, you must have quite a bit of wealth, having built so many houses."

Old Man Bai was smiling the whole way:

"With so many children, we repair a little bit today and a little bit tomorrow, and gradually it accumulates."

"Old Huo, come sit in the main room."

Dong Juan hurriedly stepped forward to greet them:

"Yes, yes, there's a stove in the main room, it's very cold in this courtyard."

The Huo family members were ushered into the house.

When Bai Zhenzhu entered the room, she was stunned for a moment.

The original main room was used to store things in one half and serve as the dining room for the elderly couple. They usually ate their meals here.

The walls of the main room are now white, the floor is paved with cement, and a tarpaulin has been hung on the roof, so you can no longer see the dark roof.

The overhead light bulbs have been replaced with energy-saving bulbs, making the whole room bright and airy.

The clutter that used to be piled up is all gone, and several sofas have been placed in the room, making it feel very spacious.

Old Man Bai and Li Xiufen were clearly taken aback, but neither of them showed it.

Zhang Minmin ran over and hugged Bai Zhenzhu's arm:

"How's it going? Are you surprised?"

White Pearl nodded repeatedly:

"What a pleasant surprise, Third Sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work."

Zhang Minmin was very pleased:

"It's no trouble at all. I told you that Jing Si and I were going to come back and tidy up properly. This is the first time our future son-in-law has come to our home, so of course we have to be serious."

"However, most of these tasks were done by my eldest and second uncles. All the houses were simply painted and cement floors were laid."

Upon hearing that the Huo family was coming, Bai Jingsi had discussed with her uncles early on and tidied up the entire house.

The exterior walls were painted white, cement was laid on the ground, and the area in front of and behind the house was thoroughly tidied up.

Although the Huo family would never look down on their home no matter what it was like, Bai Jingsi was deeply moved by what Zhang Minmin did for her at home.

A little while later, Li Xiufen came out and, in front of Dong Juan, praised Zhang Minmin profusely in the kitchen.

The kitchen was also kept very clean.

Now that the family doesn't need to farm, Zhang Minmin directs Bai Jingsi to chop up many useless items for firewood, while the usable items are taken back by her aunt.

So the room looks much more spacious and less messy.

After being praised by Li Xiufen, Zhang Minmin took the opportunity to say:

"Mom, please don't blame me for throwing away your precious things."

After saying that, she covered her mouth and laughed.

Li Xiufen is now a worldly person, and she knows that the old couple will never have to come back to farm again.

She didn't care at all about the things Zhang Minmin threw away.

"It's good to throw them away. Throw away anything you don't need so it won't block the way." Li Xiufen laughed as she finished speaking.

Several pots were simmering with meat, while rice was being cooked in Liu Fang's kitchen.

After Bai Chenglei and Liu Fang returned, they went to the kitchen to cook, while the others served dishes and rice.

The main room is now quite spacious, with two large round tables set up inside.

Feeling embarrassed to remain seated, Huo Zheng went to the kitchen to help as everyone started setting the table.

The Bai family knew he was a restless person, so they didn't pay attention to him and even made him fetch chopsticks and serve soup, treating him like a guest at all.

After a lively meal, the women busied themselves cleaning up, while the men chatted and warmed themselves by the fire in the main room.

Upon learning that Huo Zhensheng was a military leader, Li Jun sat ramrod straight the entire evening.

Huo Zhensheng also had a very good impression of the Li family and kept chatting with Li Zhongguo and Li Jun.

By the time the kitchen was cleaned up, it was already quite late.

Li Zhonghua was an honest man; as he was leaving, he smiled warmly and invited everyone to lunch the next day.

Tomorrow, the 26th day of the twelfth lunar month, Li Zhonghua's family will begin preparing for the wedding banquet.

To prepare for the banquet, a pig needs to be slaughtered. Bai Chenglei, Liu Fang, and Xu Yin will all be going to help tomorrow.

Li Zhonghua extended a warm invitation, and Li Xiufen naturally accepted.

She had already asked Li Zhonghua privately earlier and learned that Feng Cui had recently changed her personality and repeatedly assured him that she would not go crazy like before.

Zhang Yufang pulled Li Xiufen aside and said with a smile:

"Isn't it because I heard that Pearl found a good husband from a big city? She probably thinks it'll make her look good to have relatives from the big city at her son's wedding?"

Advise Li Xiufen:

"Who cares about her? As long as she doesn't spew nonsense, I can't be bothered with her."

Having been sisters-in-law for a lifetime, Zhang Yufang had long seen through Feng Cui.

That's the kind of guy who won't act until he sees the benefits.

When her son gets married, Bai Zhenzhu has to give a gift, right?

The Huo family are from big cities, so they must know proper etiquette. We should also give a gift, right?

After a moment's thought, Li Xiufen understood.

Li Xiufen didn't care about Feng Cui's little schemes.

Regardless of Feng Cui's attitude, it doesn't affect her invitation to the Huo family to celebrate the New Year in her hometown.

She even imagined that Feng Cui would still make a fool of herself in front of the Huo family, just like before.

Li Xiufen wasn't afraid of making a fool of herself in front of the Huo family; her invitation to the Huo family to spend the New Year in the countryside was a well-thought-out decision.

Only through getting to know each other can we truly see each other's character.

Only then can one know whether the temperaments of both parties are compatible and whether their families are harmonious.

It also gives the two families an opportunity to get to know each other.

Li Zhonghua then warmly invited the Huo family and Principal Zhang and his wife.

Qi Yunzhu has such keen eyesight that when she saw that Bai Zhenzhu's eldest uncle's whole family was there, but only her second uncle was there, she guessed that there must be some discord between Bai Zhenzhu's family and her second aunt.

Who doesn't have a few eccentric relatives?

Qi Yunzhu didn't take it to heart.

Seeing that Jiang Junzhuo started to yawn, she led her grandson to wash up.