Watching the departing car, the large group of Zhang Family members walked towards the courtyard, with Mother Zhang leading the women to Zhou Jiao’s room.
Upon entering, Zhou Jiao burst into laughter once more.
Zhou Jiao looked at everyone and asked Mother Zhang, "Mom, have they all left?"
Mother Zhang sat on the kang, nodding her head, "They all left, your mother took Xiao Xizi along, they’ll come back tomorrow. Did Xiao Wu’s clothes get taken along?"
"All prepared. If not, I’ll have him buy it. All the tickets are brought along. The provincial city should be pretty convenient. Following my grandpa, there’s no worry about having no place to sleep or eat. Eldest Sister and Second Sister, you’re not going back tonight, right?"
Zhang Meili looked at her sister, "Not going back. We’ll leave early tomorrow morning, brought all the kids over."
Zhou Jiao looked at Mother Zhang and sweetly smiled at her, "Mom, you see, it’s rare for Eldest Sister and them to stay a night. How about we have lamb soup for dinner as a family tonight?"
"Okay, I’ll have the mutton noodles ready for you. Your dad also says eating lamb warms you up, and there’s still quite a bit at home. There’s a lot of dishes at home tonight, no need to cook more."
"Mom, we should at least stew a small chicken. You can’t treat your son-in-law like this when he visits." After speaking, she winked at Mother Zhang with a smile.
Mother Zhang chuckled contentedly, "Just right, the small chicken stew is ready but untouched, we’ll have it for my son-in-law this evening."
Zhou Jiao looked at everyone, "What do you think, Eldest Aunt and a few of the cousins went over to help today. What should I prepare to send over? Mom, you have to teach me; I don’t understand these things."
Everyone exchanged glances and all focused on Mother Zhang, who thought for a moment, "It’s okay not to send anything. Normally, the leftovers are saved for those who help, and today I packed the unused leftovers from the kitchen for them. If you’re worried, when Xiao Wu returns, buy some candy for their kids. Giving too much isn’t good; then when we help them next time, they’ll feel embarrassed. Have your eldest uncle and youngest uncle over for drinks tonight, that’s about it."
"Okay, I don’t know these things, so Mom, remind me if I do something wrong. Also, could you bring the bunch of eggs outside to the kitchen when you have time? Tomorrow, I’ll send some with the two elder sisters to take back home for the kids to eat."


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