655. Expecting

Jiang Xia and Zhou Chenglei returned to the village at dusk.

Father Zhou knew they were coming back, so he had personally gone out to sea that afternoon and caught some fresh fish, shrimp, and crabs.

Since they had bought the Garment Factory, Father Zhou felt that they had to put on at least two tables of dishes and invite their relatives and friends over for a meal to celebrate.

Jiang Xia carried Older Brother inside and saw He Xinghuan, Tian Caihua, Mother Zhou, Great-Grandmother, Xu Ling, and Second Uncle's Wife busy working in the kitchen.

She smiled and greeted them one by one.

Mother Zhou was making Sauerkraut Fish. Father Zhou had caught a one-pound-seven-ounce East Star Grouper out at sea that day, and after returning to the pier, he had bought another one weighing a pound and a half.

Knowing that Jiang Xia loved Sauerkraut Fish, Mother Zhou had used both East Star Groupers to make it.

She smiled and answered, "Your dad said you two should be back around this time."

Tian Caihua smiled. "You came back at just the right time. We can eat soon. There's only one dish left."

The brothers Guang Zong Yao Zu and Zhou Zhou and Zhou Ying shouted excitedly, "Little Aunt, Da Bao, Er Bao, Xiao Bao, you're back!"

Great-Grandmother had just finished washing the bowls and chopsticks. When she saw them come in carrying the three children, she hurriedly put the dishes on the table, wiped her hands dry on her apron, and beamed as she reached toward Jiang Xia. "Oh my, you're finally back! Great-Grandmother wants a hug."

Father Zhou was opening a bottle of liquor inside. When he heard the voices, he hurried out and took the children from Future Father-in-law's arms.

After taking the children, Father Zhou