Chapter 1345 - 1217: On the Qualities of a Good Daughter-in-Law

Chapter 1345: Chapter 1217: On the Qualities of a Good Daughter-in-Law

Mr. Zhang looked at his little grandson and shook his head, "That girl is good, but she’s far behind you. Not saying my grandson is too good, but there really aren’t many who can surpass you three brothers."

The Liu Yi Brothers exchanged smiles, "Thank you, Grandpa, for the compliment."

Mr. Zhang waved his hand, "That girl, she’s not here now, so this old man will say a few more words. Her? She’s indeed good, but to match you, she still needs some work."

May 1st pointed at his own nose.

Mr. Zhang nodded, "I’m talking about you! Boy, remember this, when it comes to finding a wife, there’s no rush. It’s a lifelong thing; you can’t rush.

Look at your older brother, didn’t he set his eyes on her from a young age, gradually developing the relationship, and only now deciding it’s suitable?

And your youngest brother, he’s here, and Grandpa has to compliment him too, well done! He played his hand well, just like your dad. Once he sets his eyes on someone, he holds on tight, slowly nurturing.

You too, learn a bit. It’s fine if you don’t have thoughts, but once you do, even abroad, take it slow, don’t just pity the girl or anything.

Pity? There are too many pitiful people in this world. First, learn to see if she’s suitable for you? If you handle everything for her, how will you see her true nature?"

May 1st slowly nodded, hesitantly asking, "Grandpa, I haven’t thought much about these matters yet. But, don’t you think well of Little Jiu?"

"Silly boy, it’s you who is looking for a partner; you have to like her. It’s not that Grandpa doesn’t think well of that girl. Once someone becomes the granddaughter-in-law, the expectations naturally change."

Mr. Zhang looked at his grandson staring at him, mulling over his wording, after a while, "I probably can’t speak out grand theories, but there’s one thing, as I’ve grown old, I understand this more.

What is the most feared in a person?

The most feared is being proud and arrogant.

No matter how good such people are, they aren’t suitable for you. It’s that same thing, you need to spend more time observing. A girl should be like your mom, proud but never arrogant."

May 1st burst out laughing, "Grandpa, my mom has already been snatched by my dad."

"Hahaha..."

May 1st always has the knack for turning an originally serious atmosphere into a comedy, with a somewhat playful and mischievous expression, every smile, and anger is full of vivaciousness.

At this moment, even Mr. Zhang couldn’t help but lightly tap his head with a chuckle.

"Grandpa, what makes a good wife?"

Mr. Zhang smiled.

Everyone says his old daughter-in-law embodies all the four deities of joy, wealth, prosperity, and nobility. Anyone finding a daughter-in-law just needs to look at their Jiao Jiao.

Haha...though these are cheers from old friends, they are indeed quite reasonable, aren’t they?

"What makes a good wife? Someone like your mom. My old pals say that once she entered our Old Zhang’s family, it was like welcoming four great deities."

"Oh? Dad, tell us about the four deities." This time Zhang Guoqing couldn’t help but speak first. He hadn’t realized the elders at home rated his wife so highly.

But it’s no surprise; how could his wife be lacking?

Mr. Zhang, in high spirits, was naturally willing to speak, and besides, speaking might as well serve as a reference for his little grandson. As far as he’s concerned, that Little Jiu doesn’t match his grandson.

Family background is secondary. Not as good-looking as his grandson, less knowledgeable than his grandson, and not as clever as his grandson.

But what can the old folks do when the kids like it? Besides, he’s noticed that Brother Zhou isn’t worried about the kids messing around at all, probably has a plan in mind.

Mr. Zhang cleared his throat, "It’s the common saying of joy, wealth, prosperity, and nobility. Let’s talk about the joy deity first, a joy. Naturally, a new bride should come into the family always laughing.

When the wife is happy, isn’t the entire family in a good mood? Your mom is like this, no matter what happens, she’s always smiling."

The Zhang Guoqing father and sons nodded repeatedly. His wife/his mom, even when really angry, would smile when meeting people, though the depth of her smile varies.

"The wealth deity, not meaning your mom earns a lot, the folks back home wouldn’t know this. They mean your father married your mom without a lavish ceremony, no disputes or greed after marriage, even after separation it was peaceful. That’s the wealth deity."

Mr. Zhang pridefully lifted his chin, "Don’t underestimate this! Lots of brothers fight for even a broken bowl after separation."

The Zhang Guoqing father and sons understood better than anyone else. It’s not that they don’t fight; it’s that his wife/his mom simply doesn’t care for such trivialities. But they shouldn’t say this out loud.

"The prosperity deity, that’s easier to understand. Your mom, when she came to the husband’s family, from me down to your siblings, even your cousin, she never neglected anyone, everyone enjoyed her blessings."

After expressing his admiration, naturally, he spoke of nobility.

Nobility?

Who could be more noble than his old daughter-in-law? Not mentioning Brother Zhou’s status, even her, a mere woman, when stepping out, officers welcome her as their superior.

This woman, not speaking of her father’s nobility, or her husband’s nobility, just her presence alone commands respect, reaching such heights naturally deserves the term noble.

Liu Yi nodded in agreement, even if his mom always sees herself as an ordinary person, "Grandpa, one day, mom will consider us three brothers as her pride."

Though today isn’t ancient times with the idea of noble titled ladies gone, the old notion of taking pride in one’s children remains. Someday, their mother will be proud of them.

Mr. Zhang laughed with relief; after all, ancient wisdom says a good wife can prosper three generations. This saying is indeed spot on.

May 1st married Jiao Jiao and had these three kids, each one capable and self-sufficient. Three generations? Three generations might even be too few. Enough boasting, overdoing it might scatter the good fortune.

Mr. Zhang stood up, facing May 1st’s courtyard, he pointed across and smiled, "What are those three big characters above the gate of your yard?"

May 1st followed his hand and immediately laughed, "Carefree Garden. How’s my writing?"

"Looks great! Very impressive. Wasn’t there last time, just put it up?" Mr. Zhang couldn’t quite express the ancient and simple charm of those cursive letters.

But he could see the bold and vigorous artistic intent, even as a child he saw scholars practicing calligraphy in private schools.

"Yep, since I’m heading abroad, I gotta mark my territory." Of course, it’s a joke; even if he’s not home, who dares take over his courtyard?

In this family, with the steady Ping’an and Liu Yi, they’re happier to see the lively May 1st, even Zhou Xiaozheng has to admit the youngest grandson is the most charming.

Especially knowing him better than outsiders, this kid plays the game of real and fake with such finesse; this is the true smiling fox.

Hence, he’s the only one in the family not worried about the grandson going abroad, also the only one not worried about May 1st’s future romantic choices.

Ask him too much, he might give you an answer, a girl who can make his grandson suffer isn’t simple, he even hopes a worthy match comes along.