After the Minor New Year, households clean their homes, wipe windows, wash clothes, scrub pots and pans, for a thorough cleaning to prepare for the Spring Festival.
As Zhou Family had already been tidied up earlier due to Zhou Jiao's efforts, there was nothing else to prepare. After Zhang Guoqing's in-laws left for work, he also took his son to visit Doctor Hu.
The logistics department happened to deliver the month's provision and Spring Festival benefits. Zhou Jiao thanked the soldiers, and after they left, she planned to steam some bean buns or the like.
With Aunt Chen's trustworthy presence at home, it wasn't convenient for Zhou Jiao to take out supplies from her private stash. She could only prepare a variety of festival goods, and add more secretly while eating.
"Aunt, do you want to go home a little early this year?"
"No, I'm not at ease leaving you after all, you're pregnant."
