Rebirth in the 50s: The Couple with the Hidden Space novel Chapter 16

Chapter 16 - 6: Discussing Countermeasures

Chapter Six: Discussing Countermeasures

"Mom, can you think on my behalf? I want her to stop sending money in the future. The money is always sent to Zhou Family Village for my grandpa to collect. Now, my grandpa's health isn't good, and it's always my uncle who collects it on his behalf.

Last month, my aunt only brought 10 yuan, but before it was 20 yuan per month. I didn't feel right to ask grandpa and grandma for details. I also heard from Sister Xiao Yue next door that my cousin married someone from her mother's village.

I heard my cousin wore a cashmere coat, and the child was dressed in new cotton clothes and a new cotton jacket. I guess these were probably sent by my grandma or mom intended for me, just right for my child to use in winter, but my aunt secretly gave them to my cousin.

Every time something is mailed, she gets first pick. In the past, I couldn't do anything about it in that family, so avoiding trouble was the best choice.

Last month, my aunt sent only 10 yuan, implying that their family has a heavy burden now, which I find pointless. My grandparents have a lot of pension each month, but her family relies solely on my uncle's work, all supported by the elderly.

I'm already married, and besides, all these years, my mom's money has been spent on them. There's no reason for me, as a niece, to help them support their family.

I want to cut off this money path. First, it's too conspicuous, and the team is secretly envious and gossiping. Second, I have money on hand too; if it's sent over, it's only to save. Brother Xiao Wu and I can still make money.

If my mom wants to continue sending money, let her deposit it under her grandson's account, so when the child grows up, it'll directly go to him. What do you think? Anyway, she doesn't plan to remarry, so it's for the child in the future, sending it over just causes trouble."

Mother Zhang thought carefully and realized it was true. She often heard idle gossip about how Xiao Wu found a golden baby, but she really didn't care about these things. She genuinely liked Jiao Jiao. This girl, aside from being a little weak, was very capable and knowledgeable.

Growing up right in front of her, she wasn't spoiled, was steady, generous, cultured. Had it not been for the two elders' poor health worrying about not living past the year, and the concern that the child's mother might not be around to protect the child from being mistreated by her aunt, they wouldn't have married so early.

She had agreed to treat the elderly couple like her own parents. Besides, her Xiao Wu was strong, and with a nimble mind, his two sisters married well, and she wasn't worried if they wanted to find work in the city later on.

And thinking about it, Jiao Jiao is right. The Zhou Family constantly picks up packages, and Jiao Jiao, pregnant and staying home without going out, didn't hear any gossip because the house is in a remote area.

According to the post office, two months after Jiao Jiao's marriage, the Zhou Family received a Shanghai watch and some big coat fabric, still mailed from Beijing, probably sent by her grandpa.

But her aunt was spreading the word that it was sent by Old Sir Zhou's old comrades, but who doesn't know who around here? It was because Jiao Jiao was pregnant that she was afraid and hid it from her.

Originally, she wanted to wait until after confinement. This way is good too. No matter how many things are mailed, they won't reach Jiao Jiao, and money left will be for her grandson in the future.

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