Chapter 24

Chapter 24

That last sentence was directed at Wang Qinghe.

Wang Qinghe remained silent, and so did everyone else.

It was as good as an agreement.

Seeing this outcome, Bai Xiuxiu's mood couldn't be better. Everything was going according to her plan!

Today, she deliberately didn't bring back anything valuable, not only because she didn't want to benefit the others but also to stir dissatisfaction in their hearts.

After all, she had been slacking off and hadn't brought back anything valuable, yet other people's contributions would be taken by Zhao Guifen.

When it came time to divide the household, everyone would have roughly the same share.

How could they be willing?

They would certainly want some of it for themselves.

However, if they wanted a share, they would have to include her and her husband, after all, the prosperity of the Wang family over the years was due to her man.

None of the Wangs knew that Zhou Jiaojiao's luck would continue to be good, and the benefits she could provide would far outweigh the winter hunt.

But by the time they realized it, it would be too late!

"Alright, this matter is settled. No more fuss from now on. Tomorrow, the Eldest and Old Fifth will sell those medicinal herbs. Half of the money earned should go to your mother and me, and the rest will be divided equally among you five.

Let's eat!"

Wang Shoucheng once again quelled the potential turmoil in his home, but he was troubled inside.

First, his eldest son caused trouble, then his youngest. His sons took turns stirring up trouble, and if this continued, the family might fall apart.

He couldn't let them cause any more disturbances.

He needed to settle Old Second and Old Fifth's jobs as soon as possible.

At least before they stirred up trouble about dividing the household again!

The food at home was never particularly tasty, but no matter how unappetizing, it could still fill their bellies. In these times, there were people everywhere who couldn't even get enough to eat.

After the family finished eating, Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe took their children back to their room.

Wang Qinghe prepared honey water for the two children, got them to drink it, and then coaxed them to sleep.

Once the children were asleep, he spoke: "Xiuxiu, today's events, did you plan them?"

"I don't like Zhou Jiaojiao; I want to take all her benefits! The money that belongs to us in this family must be returned." Bai Xiuxiu spoke with confidence and wasn't worried that Wang Qinghe would dislike her for it.

After all, if Wang Qinghe disagreed, he wouldn't have gone along with her plan.

Seeing her mischievous expression, Wang Qinghe kissed her.

"What are you doing? I'm quite tired!"

"Then let me give you a massage..."

The two whispered and played around.

In the morning, the whole family woke up early.

After breakfast, the men left home early. Wang Qinghe, as usual, took the two children with him, and not long after, Zhao Guifen came to call Bai Xiuxiu.

"Eldest daughter-in-law, stop sleeping! Get up quickly and follow Old Fifth's wife to the mountain." Outside, Zhao Guifen's knocking interrupted Bai Xiuxiu, who had just finished breakfast and was preparing to go back to bed, causing her face to darken.

She got up and opened the door, looking at Zhao Guifen, who stood at the door ready to scold her, with a weak expression. "Mom, I went to the mountains yesterday, and today my head is spinning. I must have relapsed. I need to see Uncle Zhang for treatment. I can't go to the mountain; if I faint there, the whole village will say you mistreat your daughter-in-law."

After saying this, Bai Xiuxiu staggered out and called, "Third daughter-in-law? Come help me see the doctor."

As she said this, she locked the door.

She couldn't let Zhao Guifen see what was inside her room.

Seeing her lock the door as soon as she came out, Zhao Guifen was angry and wanted to scold her.

This wretched thing, why was she afraid of her searching? Even if she did search, wasn't it justified?

As a mother-in-law, she couldn't take her daughter-in-law's things? What kind of logic was that!

Zhao Cuihua, who had planned to go to the mountain, had to take Bai Xiuxiu to see the doctor when she was called.

"You two!"

Watching both daughters-in-law leave, Zhao Guifen kicked the wall in anger, almost spraining her foot.

"Mom, it looks like we can't go to the mountain today, but... why don't you come with us tomorrow? Then, I'll go with Eldest Sister, and you and Third Sister can go together. When our whole family goes to the mountain, with us watching, neither sister will slack off."

Seeing Bai Xiuxiu dodge today, Zhou Jiaojiao felt a bit resentful.

Yesterday, she found the medicinal herbs, but today she had to share them with the whole family. She suffered a great loss!

If she didn't make Bai Xiuxiu suffer as well, she wouldn't be able to feel happy.

Hearing that she had to go to the mountain, Zhao Guifen was very unhappy. With so many sons and their wives, why should she, an old woman, have to go to the mountain?

How dangerous was the mountain?

Just look at the Second and Fourth daughters-in-law.

"Mom, once we're up the mountain, you should let Third Sister-in-Law find her own way; just rest yourself. My main job will be to watch over Eldest Sister-in-Law, making sure she doesn't hide things or slack off. We can't let her shirk her duties every time."

Zhou Jiaojiao continued to sway the elderly woman.

After hearing this, Zhao Guifen also felt it made sense. Besides, if she didn't go, Bai Xiuxiu, that lazybones, would surely feign illness again!

If she, as the mother-in-law, was going up the mountain, how could the daughter-in-law not follow?

"Alright, let's do it your way."

On their side, mother and daughter-in-law settled the plans for the next day.

On the other side, Bai Xiuxiu brought Zhao Cuihua to the clinic.

Old Man Zhang glanced at the two, somewhat surprised.

Upon entering the room, Bai Xiuxiu, fearing Old Man Zhang might not understand, preemptively explained, "Uncle Zhang, my mother-in-law called me to the mountains yesterday. After returning, I've been dizzy. Could it be from walking too much?"

Old Man Zhang was silent.

That boy Wang Qinghe's wife is truly lazy!

But this is how it should be.

If she doesn't slack off, who would feel sorry for this girl?

Old Man Zhang played along with the act, frowning sternly and scolding them, "Does your family not care about human life? What can someone like you accomplish in the mountains? If you exhaust yourself like this a few more times, will you even have a life left?"

There were quite a few people in the clinic, and when Old Man Zhang shouted, everyone heard.

It wouldn't take long before the whole village knew of Zhao Guifen's mistreatment of her daughter-in-law.

Zhao Cuihua watched this unfold, stunned.

If she hadn't seen Eldest Sister-in-Law walking energetically yesterday, she might have believed it!

Old Man Zhang prescribed some tonics for Bai Xiuxiu, describing them to others as life-saving medications.

Bai Xiuxiu left the clinic with her medicine, unable to suppress a smile.

Now, she could continue being lazy, staying home each day while still receiving a share of the money Zhou Jiaojiao earned from selling medicinal herbs. She didn't even want to consider separating households anymore!

"Eldest Sister-in-Law, how... how long do you plan on being sick?" Zhao Cuihua was dumbfounded.

"Of course, until I don't have to work. Now, whoever goes up the mountain and sells the collected herbs shares the money with me. Why would I go up there myself?" Bai Xiuxiu looked at her as if she were an idiot. In her previous life, she disliked working, so why would she change this bad habit after being reborn?

Why would she work herself when her enemy could do it for her?