Chapter 23 A Box of Gems

As if unaware of the suspicion in Zhen's father's eyes, Zhen Tingyun's expression remained the same, and his eyebrows were still curved.

She continued Pei's words and replied with a smile: "It's not that I can't care... In fact, whether it's my parents, big sister or little brother, I am a close relative, so why is there a priority? Why is it only for father and mother? I made socks with my little brother because I only have the size of my dad and my little brother—or did I get it from my grandmother."

Hearing this, Father Zhen's expression softened, and he already understood: Yes, my own mother always prioritizes sons over daughters, so she only asked about the size of her son and grandson, and the second girl can only make socks for two people... …

Thinking of his previous misunderstanding, and thinking that the young girl was far away from her parents at a young age, she must have suffered a lot in these years. Zhen's father felt both ashamed and pity, looking at Zhen Tingyun's eyes much softer.

Zhen Tingyun naturally noticed the change in Zhen's father's mood, and then he took out two strings from his sleeves, blushing as if a little embarrassed, and continued: "I came in a hurry along the way, and I only had time to give my mother and big sister. I made up two ties, but the things were rough and I was ashamed to make a move. I originally thought of going back to Beijing to buy some jewels and jade to embellish them, and then giving them to my mother and elder sister. I just didn’t expect the elder sister to ask such a question, so I had to show my ugliness in advance. …”

In fact, this thread was made up by Zhen Tingyun on the road, and now it just happened to be taken out to recharge - anyway, in Zhen Tingyun's view, whether it is Pei or Zhen Yiyun, based on the attitude of these two towards themselves today, they Where does it match what jewels? !

They're like this, and it's only worth this casually made up network!

Hearing this, Mrs. Pei hurriedly reached out to pick up the two cords in her daughter's hand, looked down, picked a green one and handed it to Zhen Yiyun, and said with a smile, "It's your sister's intention, you just accept it. . Such a tender color is just right for your little girl..."

Zhen Yiyun also brought back the calm and gentle appearance that he had at the beginning, bowed his head slightly, carefully picked up the network with both hands, and smiled with Zhen Tingyun with his head turned sideways: "Then thank you second sister."

Mrs. Pei also smiled with Zhen Tingyun, and said angrily: "Look, you don't have pearls and jade. Your sister and I both like it very much. You, you just think too much..."

"We are a family, we are close relatives, why should we be so careful and solemn? You are so thoughtful, but you are an outlander." Pei's eyes were soft, but the conversation changed, and he used this to educate her daughter. "As the saying goes, courtesy is light and affectionate. Do we still want you to do something good? As long as your filial piety is true, and your heart is there, why do you need to embellish it?"

It has to be said that compared to Zhen Yiyun's practice of interjecting to give people eye drops, Pei's words are gentle and sincere, with a motherly heart.

Moreover, parents teach that children, whether they are convinced or not, should always listen to them.

Zhen Tingyun took a deep breath, bowed his head to be taught, and bowed: "My daughter understands."

Pei's remarks can be called righteous words, but they cover up Zhen Yiyun's gaffe.

Mrs. Zhen, who was sitting on the side, was unhappy, and snorted coldly: "What a great prestige! Tingyun and I just came back, so you trained your daughter directly in front of me. Mrs. Pei, you Do you think that I didn't teach my granddaughter well, so do you want to give me a horse?"

Pei's complexion changed slightly: she suffered a lot of crimes because Mother Zhen prioritized sons over daughters, but she didn't expect that Mother Zhen would take the initiative to speak for Zhen Tingyun's granddaughter at this time. It's just that the more this is the case, the more worried Mr. Pei is about Zhen Tingyun's daughter - what good can a person like Mrs. Zhen bring out of her child?

Pei Shi used to hide it, but even though she thought so, she lowered her head softly and said in a low voice, "Mother-in-law is really embarrassed for saying this..."

Father Zhen was habitually prepared to speak out to persuade him to make peace, that is, with the mud.

Zhen Tingyun took the lead and covered his lips with a smile; "Grandmother, you misunderstood what mother meant."

Having said that, Zhen Tingyun raised his head to look at Mrs. Pei, and said with a smile: "Mother told me: now it's a family reunion, and it's in my own home, so I don't need to be too restrained, what to say."

Father Zhen couldn't help but smile: "That's the truth."

Zhen Tingyun turned to look at Father Zhen, and blinked: "Father, I have prepared gifts for you. Do you also have gifts for me?"

When the little girl blinked her eyes and acted coquettishly, her appearance was always very pleasing. When Father Zhen was feeling guilty about his daughter again, he smiled and replied, "I just got a box of gems before, and I will ask your mother to send it to you later, just in time for a few face-offs."

Zhen Tingyun laughed: "Thank you dad."

Then, Zhen Tingyun asked Pei Shi, Zhen Yiyun and others again and again: "Mother, big sister, little brother, did you also prepare gifts for me and grandmother?"

Zhen Yiyun was really unhappy when he grabbed the tie: he was really greedy, he just gave some worthless socks and tie, and even had the face to ask them for gifts.

Thinking of this, Zhen Yiyun's face inevitably showed a little unhappiness.

Pei's already felt something, and turned back to glared at her daughter, her eyes full of warnings.

Zhen Yiyun came to his senses, hurriedly lowered his head, and restrained the expression on his face, she was still the dignified and quiet daughter of the boudoir with no faults.

Because of Mrs. Zhen's sake, Mrs. Pei had some preconceived ideas about her little daughter who was beside her mother-in-law, and she didn't like her behavior of asking for something.

It's just that she is a mother after all, and she still has a trace of guilt and pity for this daughter in her heart. Now that she is in front of people again, she just smiled when she heard the words, and said in a kind voice: "My sister and I have been waiting for my mother and you to come over, Why not prepare the ceremony? It's just that there are too many things to take out in the same way... Don't worry, I will ask someone to sort out those things tomorrow, and send them to you together with the box of gems your father gave. "

Zhen Tingyun nodded hurriedly, thinking about how much a box of gems was worth, his face was full of admiration: "Thank you parents, big sister and little brother."

Mrs. Zhen is also satisfied: her granddaughter has grown, and she knows that it will be beneficial to ask for things! This cleverness must have followed her.

Since she got the benefits, Mrs. Zhen is not a person who gets cheap and sells well, so she won't be long-winded, and smiled very face-to-face.

For a while, not to mention a real smile and a fake smile, everyone in the hall had a smile on their faces.

Seeing the family reunion and such harmony and love, Father Zhen was greatly relieved, he laughed, went up to help Mrs. Zhen in person, and said with a smile, "Mr. And Sister Ting. Now our family is rarely reunited, so we just have a reunion dinner together."

Listening to the word "reunion", Mrs. Zhen couldn't help but shed another tear and choked: "It's a pity that your father is not lucky, you have to go so early, otherwise it will be a real family reunion."

Everyone followed and persuaded, and it was difficult to persuade Mrs. Zhen to have dinner.

Speaking of which, Mrs. Zhen and Zhen Tingyun had traveled for half a day, and they were indeed hungry at the moment. Especially Mrs. Zhen, she is used to being at ease in her hometown in the countryside, and now she is hungry again. Seeing so many delicious food, it is really eye-catching.

Father Zhen and Mrs. Pei are okay, they were mentally prepared for a long time, they are still calm, and they have to persuade Mrs. Zhen from time to time.

Zhen Yiyun and Zhen Hengzhe had never seen anything like this before. They were a little bit disgusted with their grandmother from their hometown, but they didn't say anything because of their upbringing.

After having spent this reunion dinner with great difficulty, Mrs. Pei quietly gave Zhen's father a look.

Father Zhen smiled and said, "Mother, your yard has been tidy up long ago, can I help you to rest?"

Madam Zhen nodded and asked, "Where's the second girl?"

"Sister Ting shares the same courtyard with her sister—they haven't seen each other for many years, and now they can get closer to living in one place." Father Zhen said with a smile.

Mother Zhen originally wanted to keep Zhen Tingyun by her side, but when she heard the words, she changed her mind: Zhen Yiyun is already a female student, and since Zhen Tingyun is a female student, she must ask her sister for some experience, and the two of them live together. convenient……

Thinking of this, Mrs. Zhen raised her eyes and glanced at Zhen Yiyun, and explained: "Second girl is going to take the women's school, and now there are only a few months left. As a sister, you need to teach more experience."

Zhen Yiyun was startled when he heard the words.

Zhen Hengzhe, who was standing on one side, listened, couldn't hold back, his eyes widened in shock, and he burst out laughing: "Grandmother, I'm afraid you don't know what the women's school in Beijing is like? Big sister can enter the women's school last year, although He was recommended by Mr. He, but he was admitted step by step from the entrance exam. I'm afraid that the second sister will not succeed..."

Seriously speaking, Zhen Hengzhe can't be considered malicious, but in his opinion, both his grandmother and his second sister are from the countryside, and he has heard that he has not read a few books, and has little knowledge. Such a person is afraid that he has only heard about the reputation of women's schools from the mouths of others, but he can't see the weight of his own, so he shouts that he wants to go to women's schools, which is simply whimsical.

When Mrs. Zhen heard this, she was not happy, but she was a precious grandson, so she still managed to keep the fire on, and replied sternly: "Why can't you do it? Since your eldest sister can take the test, your second sister can naturally also!"

Zhen Hengzhe likes his own elder sister the most, but thinks that the elder sister is beautiful and kind-hearted, and she is good everywhere, just like a fairy daughter. Now I heard that Mrs. Zhen compared the eldest sister to the second sister, a country girl like her, she blushed with anger, and stalked her neck: "How can grandma say that?!" How can the second sister be like this? Elder sister on a par? !

In his opinion: This second sister from the countryside can't even compare to the eldest sister with a single finger!

Does she know what is qin, chess, calligraphy and painting? Do you know what poetry, book, and music are? Do you know what riding and shooting math is?

...

I don't know anything but open mouth and say that want to go to women's school. really don't know how high the sky is. If it spreads out, it's not own face that will be lost. !

Zhen Hengzhe was young in the end, and although there was no malice, what he said in a hurry was still a bit reckless.

As soon as this remark came out, not to mention Zhen Tingyun, Mother Zhen's face was very bad, and Father Zhen and Mrs. Pei also looked bad, even if they wanted to reprimand.

It was Zhen Yiyun who spoke first: "Little brother, how can you talk?! It's great that your second sister has this heart. Although she might fail the exam this year, if she has the heart, she can take the exam next year.There is still a chance in the new year. Our brothers and sisters are connected by blood, so we need to support each other. Whether it is you or the second sister, we are close relatives and flesh and blood. As the eldest sister, I can only hope that you are well, if you can help natureto help."

Zhen Yiyun's remarks are sensible and reasonable, showing the demeanor of the eldest sister.

Whether it was Father Zhen or Mrs. Pei, the eyes looking at the eldest daughter were filled with relief and pride.