Chapter 1174: Chapter 1174: Gathering Together
The Luo family gathered today, and Luo Qiao distributed the prepared gifts to everyone, one Little Overlord learning machine for each family, and a set of study materials brought back from abroad for every child.
The gifts for the adults were all pens, which anyone at home could use.
She brought back a camera for the old couple: “Grandpa, Grandma, it’s time for you two to enjoy yourselves, to see the great rivers and mountains of our country, and capture the most beautiful moments.”
Zhou Guifang still complained about Luo Qiao’s frivolous spending, but the smile on her face was genuinely brilliant.
Now there are two people managing the luggage factory, one in charge of production and the other in charge of sales, they coordinate well with each other, so Grandpa Luo occasionally goes for a visit, and the household no longer relies solely on fixed salaries to get by.
Today, Luo Jiayue’s partner also came, Luo Qiao pulled him aside: “Your boyfriend doesn’t know about the luggage factory, does he?”
Jiayue glanced at Lu Yicheng, who was still chatting with his cousins on the side: “No, I’ve been careful. We’re not talking about marriage yet, I can’t just tell him everything.”
Luo Qiao tapped her forehead lightly: “Just know, let your brothers help you test his character today.”
Luo Jiayue said with a giggle: “Second sister, what do you think of him?”
“He looks decent enough, but his character, we can’t tell yet. How did you meet him?”
Luo Jiayue was a little embarrassed: “One day I went to buy roast duck, but in my rush, I forgot my wallet. The chef had already sliced the duck, and he helped me pay, lifting me out of an awkward situation.
Later I got his contact information and after back and forth we got to know each other, and then we started dating.”
Luo Qiao nodded slightly after hearing her cousin’s words: “What does he do?”
Luo Jiayue spoke spiritedly: “He works in a design institute; he designs bridges and buildings— impressive, right?”
Luo Qiao looked at her little cousin and couldn’t help but stroke her head: “Hmm, not bad.”
The three little ones were fed up with being coddled and having their faces pinched, and they started getting upset, calling out in Luo Qiao’s direction.
Luo Qiao looked at their pitiful faces: “Coming, coming, mommy’s here to rescue you.”
With that, she first burst into laughter.
Luo Qiao picked up Gu Hongrui, who was closest to her, and Lu Yichen also came over, holding Hongye and Hongyu as they walked out of the yard to watch their elder cousins play.
Today, besides the older children who didn’t ask for leave, the kindergarteners were all off, wanting to spend more time with their little cousins.
Big Brother’s son Peng Hao will start first grade in the second half of the year. With several cousins already in school, now being the oldest, he led a group of younger brothers and sisters playing joyfully in the yard.
At this time, Luo Jialin came over and whispered: “Qiaoqiao, I ran into Zhao Jianing on the street a few days ago.”
Luo Qiao thought for a moment. Having been sentenced to two years, she should have been released by now: “Is she in Capital City?”
“Yes, she was with a man, they seemed quite close.”
Luo Qiao thought as long as she didn’t come looking for trouble, she wouldn’t go out of her way to cause any either.
“If she could turn over a new leaf and start anew, it’s still not too late. But if she remains the same as before, then it’s destined to end badly.”
Luo Jiayue came over and took Hongrui from Luo Qiao’s arms to join the other two little ones.
A mat was laid out in the shaded area of the yard for the three little ones, with Peng Hao and a few older kids surrounding them, all playing happily together.
Luo Qiao, seeing the little ones enjoying themselves and with Grandpa, Grandma, and her cousin keeping watch, joined her cousin in the kitchen.
Woo Yunmei, the eldest sister-in-law, was stir-frying, two sister-in-laws were preparing cold dishes, Xiao Ya, the second sister-in-law, was struggling with some garlic, Zhou Xiaomin, the third sister-in-law, was arranging side dishes, and Geng Yanqiu, the fourth sister-in-law, was washing vegetables by the sink, all in harmony.
Luo Qiao asked: “Where’s the youngest sister-in-law?”
Cousin-in-law Shang Jie continued working without pause: “Earlier, her mom called and then came over, her cousin’s child got in a fight at school and the parents were called in, so she went to handle that.”
Luo Qiao and Luo Jialin also joined the cooking brigade, chatting and laughing, and soon the meal was ready to be served.