Life in siheyuan era

Zhou Dehou and Lin Shurong briefly understood the direct relationship between income and materials, accepting the discussion results of Zhou Zhiyuan and the head of the logistics department.

At this moment, Zhou Zhiyuan wanted to continue to open up the language meridian artifact and make his parents accept his opinions.

He was not against saving money, he just wanted Lin Shurong to understand one thing: saving money is for a better life, and should not be at the cost of harming one's own health.

But he couldn't calculate the economic account, Lin Shurong was sick and could get 80% of her medical expenses reimbursed.

But he could take intimidating measures: "Mom, do you know what cervical spondylosis and rheumatism will be like when they become serious?"

Lin Shurong didn't know, she had mild cervical spondylosis and rheumatism, and she would just endure it.

So Zhou Zhiyuan fabricated a person to appear, "When I was in the army, I knew a military doctor Zhang, who has a deep research on cervical spondylosis and rheumatism."

"I discussed with Military Doctor Zhang, he said that frequently lowering your head to sew clothes, knit sweaters, and weave slippers will make cervical spondylosis more and more serious."

"And long-term failure to keep warm and using cold water to wash clothes will also cause rheumatism to enter a severe state. These two diseases will cause people to be in pain in their later years, even paralyzed in bed, and may even suffer from rheumatic heart disease, endangering their lives."

These words didn't make Lin Shurong feel anything, but Zhou Dehou was frightened. He gave a low shout of "Don't do it anymore", and reached out to grab the wooden ruler from Lin Shurong's hand and threw it on the chopping board.

Zhou Zhiyuan took the opportunity to say: "Let me massage your cervical spine and shoulders."

That Military Doctor Zhang was really amazing, and he also passed on the massage techniques to him.

This was a massage technique he had specially learned twenty years later in his dream. He had been massaging Lin Shurong for more than ten years and was very familiar with it. He could massage her neck and shoulders with one hand.

Under the consistent insistence of his father and son, Lin Shurong sat on a small stool in front of Zhou Zhiyuan's feet, while he sat on a carved wooden chair, stretched out his left hand to massage Lin Shurong's neck, and said to Zhou Dehou who was sitting beside him: "Dad, I'll massage you later."

Zhou Dehou stared at Zhou Zhiyuan's hand, trying to memorize his technique, and replied in a deep voice: "Dad's cervical spine is fine, I'll learn the technique from you. It's inconvenient for you to use one hand, Dad will massage your mom in the future."

"Okay." Zhou Zhiyuan replied happily.

Lin Shurong pondered for a while, sighed and replied: "Let's do it this way."

Zhou Zhiyuan successfully persuaded Lin Shurong and happily listened to Lin Shurong continuing to say: "You also know your brother's character. Mom and your dad are getting older and older. Think more about your brother in the future."

Lin Shurong was worried about Zhou Zhining's future. His behavior was too aloof, and his character of not bending his waist for three dou of rice would not work in society.

And Zhou Zhiyuan's character was more flexible and he was good at making friends, so he could stand on his own feet in society.

Lin Shurong understood the behavior styles of her two sons, and Zhou Zhiyuan also knew Zhou Zhining's character, and solemnly replied: "Don't worry, I will always think about my brother."

With Zhou Zhiyuan's guarantee, Lin Shurong felt more at ease, but still had to emphasize one sentence: "Some brothers, before they get married, they are respectful to each other, but after they get married, it's different. They all take care of their own small families, just like your uncle."

She said this with emotion. She had a deep brother-sister relationship with Lin Shugang, but after Lin Shugang got married, he was controlled by his wife, and he became selfish.

But Lin Shurong didn't blame Lin Shugang, but thought that her sister-in-law was not good.

Zhou Zhiyuan believed that it was Lin Shugang's responsibility, "My uncle's position on matters of principle is not firm......"

He was aggrieved for his maternal grandfather and maternal grandmother.

Lin Shurong sighed softly and replied: "It's good that you understand this principle."

She didn't accept Zhou Zhiyuan's point of view by saying this, but she had to compromise when it came to the relationship between the two brothers.

This was a different perspective on considering the problem. Lin Shurong still believed that it was the responsibility of her sister-in-law, but she wanted Zhou Zhiyuan to adhere to the principle of brotherly affection.

Lin Shurong was helpless. For her, her maiden family only had her old father and brother, and there was no choice.

But Zhou Zhiyuan thought that he had persuaded Lin Shurong. He massaged her neck and shoulders for half an hour and walked out of his parents' room easily.

Arriving at his own room, he saw Zhou Zhining reading that "Ancient Records". Seeing him come in, Zhou Zhining asked in a deep voice: "Where did you get these three records from?"

Zhou Zhiyuan replied briskly: "I met an old man by chance. I'll introduce you to him someday."

He wanted to take Zhou Zhining to see Mo Youji. It would be great if he could change Zhou Zhining's thinking.

But Zhou Zhining refused: "No need, I'm not interested in antiques. This record has a lot of reference value for the views on calligraphy and painting. You should collect it carefully and don't throw it around."

Zhou Zhiyuan replied helplessly: "Putting it on the table is for you to read."

Zhou Zhining affirmed that these three records made Zhou Zhiyuan happy. Sitting at the head of the desk, looking at Zhou Zhining who was looking down at the book, he thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Brother, I want to turn your paintings into immediate benefits, maybe favors, maybe money."

He said this very carefully. Zhou Zhining hated favors and hated benefits.

But Zhou Zhining looked up at him and replied lightly: "That's your business."

Zhou Zhining's meaning was clear. He could hate favors and benefits, but he didn't object to Zhou Zhiyuan having both favors and benefits.

Clarifying this meaning, Zhou Zhiyuan breathed a sigh of relief, but what he was most worried about was not Zhou Zhining. Some things still had to be made clear, "Brother, I'm not worried about you, but I'm worried about your future sister-in-law."

He had to say this. Zhou Zhining was twenty-three years old, and marriage was a matter of the next two years. Lin Shurong's crazy saving was directly related to his marriage.

And Zhou Zhiyuan didn't want Lin Shurong to save money crazily, so he had to take back the money. Filial piety was definitely not just on the lips. Zhou Zhining's paintings could be used as a profit project.

Thinking of the profession of intermediary, he was the agent of Zhou Zhining's calligraphy and painting works.

But there was a hidden danger here. Involving the issue of benefits, there would be no conflict between the two brothers, but it would be different with a sister-in-law.

In the future, Zhou Zhining would have his own small family, and as an independent family, it would involve benefits. His future wife would have her own little abacus, and Zhou Zhiyuan had to prepare in advance.

And Zhou Zhining looked up at him again and replied lightly: "I'll grasp the principle, the rest is your business."

He was irresponsible by saying this.

Zhou Zhiyuan replied in a deep voice: "How can I do it? My future sister-in-law will overwhelm me in name, and my parents will be behind her. Do you think my parents will stand on my side if I have a conflict with my future sister-in-law?"

These words hit the key point. The Zhou family paid attention to rules. The eldest brother was like a father, and the eldest sister-in-law was like a mother. The Zhou family's rules made Zhou Zhiyuan only have respect for his future sister-in-law.

So Zhou Zhiyuan had to say this sentence, "If I can get along well with my future sister-in-law, then I will get along well. If I can't get along well, then I will keep a respectful distance."

He said this with a precedent. Lin Shurong took this approach to her sister-in-law.

But Zhou Zhining never wanted this situation to happen, so he put down his book and began to think.

Seeing him thinking, Zhou Zhiyuan smiled slightly. His goal had been achieved, as long as Zhou Zhining considered it carefully.

He would understand a truth, dating was his own business, but marriage was not his own business.

A newcomer entered the Zhou family, and as the person who led the newcomer in, he had to think clearly about what the relationship between this newcomer and his parents and younger brother would be like, whether it would be harmonious or chaotic?

This question could not be considered after marriage. It would be too late to think about anything at that time. The purpose of Zhou Zhiyuan's words was to make him consider this question.

Men and women in love only consider their own feelings and will not consider this question. When the passion is over, there will only be a mess left, just like their uncle Lin Shugang.

Their aunt's name was Li Guizhi, and even in middle age, she could still see the charm of her youth. She was definitely a petite beauty.

At that time, Lin Shugang was in free love. Zhou Zhiyuan's maternal grandmother liked Li Guizhi's beauty, and his maternal grandfather let Lin Shugang decide for himself, "Marry her if you like her."

His maternal grandfather was very democratic about his son's marriage and was unwilling to offend his future daughter-in-law.

So Li Guizhi became a member of the Lin family, and then it developed to the point that Zhou Zhiyuan's maternal grandmother was unwilling to be angry with her and hid in Lin Shurong's home.

It was only Zhou Zhiyuan's maternal grandfather who suffered. His wife hid in his daughter's home. He couldn't follow his wife to let his daughter and son-in-law take care of him, and he couldn't let his son lose face in front of his neighbors and co-workers. The result of gritting his teeth was that the old couple separated when they were old.

This scene was deeply remembered by the two brothers. What happened in the previous generation was a vivid teaching material. Zhou Zhining never wanted his parents to separate either. Was he responsible for his mother and Zhou Zhiyuan responsible for his father? It would be meaningless to get married and break up the family.

Zhou Zhining had a strong sense of family and a strong sense of responsibility. He knew the responsibility of the eldest son. Zhou Zhiyuan reminded him, so he had to consider it carefully.

He was a calm person. Not thinking about it was a concept. After thinking about it, he would enter a calm state of mind. He could carefully consider this question, so Zhou Zhiyuan was relieved.