After the marriage, the strong beauty became rich and busy raising children

Chapter 215 Show your hand

The old lady took Zhang Caihe to the bathroom, took down the shower head, taught her how to use it, pointed out the location of the laundry detergent and shoe brush, and then went out.

Zhang Caihe bent over and rubbed her feet vigorously, sighing: People are just different. It is difficult for them to even eat water, but others can use so much water just to wash their feet.

Since the water was free anyway, she simply rolled up her trouser legs above her knees, took the soap from the shelf, and rubbed it over and over on her legs dozens of times, washing both legs that hadn't seen water for decades.

She looked at the shower head and thought: It would be so comfortable if I could take a bath.

But the old lady didn't say anything, so she couldn't act on her own for fear of annoying others.

She began to squat and wash her shoes and socks.

Similarly, she put two handfuls of laundry detergent on the uppers of her shoes and only stopped when her own shoes were as good as new.

An hour later, she finally finished and came to the living room.

The lady was watching TV. When she saw her come out, she smiled and said, "Are you done washing? The hair dryer is in the cabinet at the bathroom door. Go blow it in a while. It will dry quickly. Come over here and take a rest first."

Zhang Caihe walked over and sat next to the old lady.

The old lady pushed the nut box on the coffee table toward her and said, "You can eat it."

Zhang Caihe couldn't help swallowing her saliva, but she still resisted the urge to eat, saying, "Sister, you eat, I'm not hungry."

"This is not a meal, it's just for killing time." The old lady said, grabbing a handful of peanuts and putting them in Zhang Caihe's hand.

The two of them sat for a while, and the old lady asked, "From your accent, you don't sound like a local from our county. Where is your home?"

"I'm from Guan Gorge."

Guan Canyon?

The old lady felt that the name was familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had heard it.

"You just said you came to the county to look for your daughter and son-in-law, right?"

Zhang Caihe sighed and said, "Oh, yes, I feel so upset when I mention this. I don't know what sin I committed in my previous life to give birth to such a heartless person."

"Don't say anything angry. What's going on?"

"My daughter and son-in-law are really worthless. Since we got married, they have been trying every way to ask me for money. A few days ago, my son-in-law took 200 yuan from me again, saying that he would just use it for cash flow and return it to me in three to five days. But more than a month has passed and there is no sign of the money.

I have a younger son who is about to start junior high school. As you know, the tuition for junior high school is much more expensive than that for elementary school. I really had no choice but to come to them, but they kept refusing to give me any money. I didn’t want more, I just wanted 50 yuan to pay for my son’s tuition, but they kicked me out.”

As she spoke, Zhang Caihe sniffed hard and tried to squeeze out some tears.

The old lady frowned and said, "This is too outrageous. You're already married, so it's ok if you don't help your parents, but why are you taking money from them? If you had known this, you should have asked for more betrothal gifts."

Zhang Caihe wiped her eyes and said, "What I think is that after all, they are my own children, so as long as they live well, I will be content.

Who would have known that they didn't take me, their mother, seriously at all. At the beginning, she was determined to marry this man and refused to let me ask for the betrothal gift. Now that I think about it, I really regret it.

Big sister, I only tell you these things from my heart because I treat you as my own. I can’t say them to other people.”

"Hey, don't be sad. We are all mothers, and I can understand you. Don't you have a son? Train him well, let him study hard, and count on your son in the future."

Zhang Caihe nodded, then pretended to lift up her clothes and wipe her eyes.

"Big sister, you are lucky. Your children treat you very well, right?" Zhang Caihe looked around the house and said, "This house was also bought for you by your children, right?"

"How should I put it? I am just like you, I also have a son and a daughter. I said the children were not good, so they moved me to a bigger house, gave me money regularly, and even wanted to find a live-in nanny for me.

Well, they both settled down in other provinces and only came back a few times a year. My husband passed away early, and most of the time, I was alone at home, without anyone to talk to. "

Zhang Caihe originally wanted to explain that she had two daughters, but after thinking about it, she felt that there was no need, after all, she was not familiar with this lady.

Hearing the old lady say this, Zhang Caihe felt a little relieved.

Rich people also have troubles.

She was fine, at least her little son was by her side every day, and her Leilei was not far away from her either.

"So you asked me how my baby treated me. I really don't know." The old lady shook her head and stood up. "You haven't eaten yet, right? You watch TV first. I'll go make dinner for us."

Zhang Caihe quickly stood up and said, "Big sister, that won't do. I've already troubled you enough, how can I still eat? Please teach me how to use the hair dryer. I'll take off my shoes and get ready to go back."

"Oh, it's nothing, it's just a meal. I wish there were always people at home."

Zhang Caihe moved and suddenly said, "Sister, do you want to eat potato pancakes?"

The old lady smiled and said, "I want to eat potato pancakes. They were something we only ate many years ago. They are sold at the vegetable market, but they are not authentic. I would like to make them myself, but I can't lift my right arm and they won't turn into flour after grinding."

When it comes to making other foods, Zhang Caihe may not dare to say how good she is, but potato pancakes are her specialty.

She is not bragging, she dares to say that she can cook better than others even with her eyes closed.

"Big sister, let me help you cook a meal. Where are the potatoes?"

The lady waved her hands and said, "Forget it, forget it. I don't want to trouble you like this."

"It's no trouble, no trouble, sister. You treat me so well, it's nothing for me to help you cook a meal. Where are the potatoes and the grater?"

"They're all in the cabinet under the kitchen sink. I'll get them for you."

"No, no, I can do it myself. Just sit down and rest. It will only take half an hour."

As she spoke, Zhang Caihe tucked her hair behind her ears, rolled up her sleeves neatly, and walked into the kitchen.

For city dwellers, cooking is convenient. Let’s not talk about other things, just take water as an example. There is a faucet installed above the sink, and plenty of water is available for free.

Although Zhang Caihe felt it was a bit wasteful, she also knew that rich people still paid great attention to hygiene. Since she didn't need to pay for water anyway, she washed the two peeled potatoes several times.

When she makes pancakes at home, unless Guan Lei is at home, she will only put a little lard in it and is reluctant to use vegetable oil at all.

But today, because she had all the ingredients and the frying pan was easy to use, she was able to do it with ease. In a short while, she had made a thick stack of pancakes.

Next, she fried a plate of shredded potatoes.

According to her experience, potato pancakes and shredded potatoes are a perfect match.

She brought the pancakes and shredded potatoes to the table.