Chapter 13 - 3: New Home and Family

Chapter 13 - 3: New Home and Family

Big Sister-in-law's elder brother Huang Yaozong works at the county supply and marketing cooperative, while her second brother Huang Yaoguo drives at the county textile factory, often traveling for work and frequently bringing flawed products and snacks. If anyone crosses Lin Juhua, even if there's an argument, her mother would always side with the Big Sister-in-law. It's only because Big Sister-in-law is afraid that conflicts between sisters-in-law might affect the relationship between her husband and his brothers that she tolerates her.

Her Big Sister-in-law Huang Cuilan has given birth to three sons and a daughter, which is a significant status in the village, especially in Old Zhang's family. The two elder brothers of the Huang Family live in the city and have jobs. The parents of the Huang Family refuse to move to the city, insisting that the city is too crowded. The eldest brother's three sons often stay at their maternal grandparents' home. Although children are young, they can discern affection, knowing that their maternal family loves them. Occasionally they visit and stay over a few days along with their cousins their age. The elderly couple enjoys the quiet and are happy for the kids to visit. The clothes for these kids are all provided by their maternal family, with claims that there are many defective products from the textile factory, which are conveniently made into clothes for them. During these times of national material scarcity, especially regarding fabric, nothing is truly surplus.

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