Chapter 30

Chapter 30

Zhao Guifen's demeanor changed immediately as she turned her ire on Liu Xiaoe.

The Old Fifth's wife's family is sensible! That’s a chicken we’re talking about. In these times, who can casually give away a chicken?

Thinking about the good meal tomorrow, Zhao Guifen looked at Zhou Jiaojiao with an expression that carried a hint of affection.

Zhou Jiaojiao felt wronged when she thought about what her mother had said when she cried to her at home.

Her own mother actually told her to curry favor with the black-hearted mother-in-law, Zhao Guifen! She even said that by pleasing Zhao Guifen, she could get more during the division of assets. Moreover, when she was working, Zhao Guifen would help her, saving her a lot of trouble.

In other words, her mother didn’t want to take care of her anymore?

Zhou Jiaojiao had never felt so wronged before. There was no one in this world who shared her heart and soul!

She must make sure her husband became a worker, and they must live a good life!

As she thought this, Zhou Jiaojiao couldn’t help but look at Bai Xiuxiu, who was leaning against Wang Qinghe watching the spectacle, feeling even more upset.

Why? They were both daughters-in-law, yet Bai Xiuxiu didn’t have to go to the mountains or do anything?

Just because she married well?

Why didn’t she just die? How nice would it be if Bai Xiuxiu died?

Zhou Jiaojiao had never wished for someone to die so much! Thinking about her luck, a glimmer of joy appeared in her heart.

Perhaps...

"Second daughter-in-law, don’t just stand there, hurry up and cook!" Zhao Guifen urged the dumbfounded Liu Xiaoe.

In the end, Liu Xiaoe left with a dark face, limping.

Bai Xiuxiu watched this scene, her lips curling upward.

Zhou Jiaojiao’s luck relied on others’ misfortune, slowly accumulating over time.

Moreover, Zhou Jiaojiao had faced many dangers in her previous life. However, this family clung to her, hoping she would lead them to a better life. Therefore, they worked together, which helped her overcome the dangers.

Now, Zhou Jiaojiao had only been here for a few days, yet she had offended quite a few people.

Liu Xiaoe, her most loyal follower in her previous life, probably wanted to strangle her now.

If opposing Zhou Jiaojiao brought bad luck, then not directly opposing her would be fine, wouldn’t it?

Bai Xiuxiu was in an excellent mood. She wasn’t a kind person to begin with. In her previous life, she didn’t meddle in others’ affairs and focused on living her own life. Now that Zhou Jiaojiao stood in her way, she couldn’t live a peaceful life.

The best solution, of course, was to move the obstacle out of the way!

"Alright, stop bothering me, all of you scram!" Zhao Guifen was uncomfortable and, seeing no reaction from the others, decided she didn’t want to see them anymore.

Upon hearing that they could leave, Bai Xiuxiu quickly took her husband and two children back to their room.

Back in the room, Wang Qinghe skillfully made honey water for Bai Xiuxiu and the two children while Bai Xiuxiu took out everything she bought in the county today: "Come over."

Wang Qinghe handed her the honey water and set up a small table in the room.

Bai Xiuxiu placed the two children on the kang.

Finding a clean piece of oilskin paper, she took out the buns: "It’s cold outside, so the meat buns aren’t warm anymore, but at least they’re not hard. Eat quickly."

She took out all nineteen buns at once.

"Mama, is it New Year’s?" Yueyue stared at the mountain of buns, stunned. Her big eyes couldn’t leave the buns.

Bai Xiuxiu laughed when she heard this: "Silly child, can’t we eat them if it’s not New Year’s?"

As she spoke, she gave each of them a bun.

The buns had been kept in the bag, covered with a quilt, so they hadn’t cooled down too much. However, they weren’t as good as when they were freshly steamed.

Wang Qinghe never questioned his wife’s spending!

He was responsible for doing his best to earn money for the family, ensuring his wife didn’t spend all her dowry.

"We don’t know when dinner will be ready, so let’s eat first. We really need a small pot in our room…" Bai Xiuxiu stared at the empty floor, revealing her longing for hot food!

"The work this year is almost done, probably within another three to five days. I’ll go and make some inquiries to see if I can buy a small one. Then we can cook something. When winter comes and we have a stove in the room, it will be convenient to use."

Wang Qinghe said.

Hearing this, Bai Xiuxiu immediately became happy: "Good, hurry up. By the way, I called my mom today."

Bai Xiuxiu told him about knitting him sweaters and pants, which warmed Wang Qinghe’s heart.

He listened to her quietly, unable to suppress the smile in his eyes.

Xiuxiu had been married to him for several years, but he knew he didn’t have the ability to make her truly like him.

Xiuxiu married him because he was the best-looking man in the village and willing to listen to her. He had strength, could work hard, and wouldn’t let her go hungry.

Usually, she prepared food and clothing for the two children but rarely cared for him.

Only recently did she start taking care of him.

But whether she took care of him or not, he still liked her!

Wang Qinghe couldn’t explain why, but he knew that seeing her smile made him feel content. Only when he saw her by his side did he feel like a human being.

Bai Xiuxiu had no idea what Wang Qinghe was thinking. Seeing him staring blankly at her, she couldn't help but laugh. "Why are you looking at me? Am I more interesting than a bun?"

As she spoke, she handed him a bun. "Eat quickly. I know you eat a lot, and these buns won’t be good after two meals. Finish it."

Her appetite wasn't large, and having already eaten one bun, she was nearly full with just another.

Each of the two children had only eaten two buns, leaving the rest for Wang Qinghe.

He had a big appetite and rarely got to eat his fill at home—she knew that well.

Once the family of three had finished their meal, Bai Xiuxiu leaned on her husband, while the two children leaned on her. They drank water in silence, enjoying their contentment.

Wang Qinghe wished life could stay this way forever!

"I'm feeling quite stuffed. Later, go get our food from the family. There’s no reason not to eat the Wangs' food. Bring it back, and after we finish eating tomorrow morning, you can have a small meal." Bai Xiuxiu nudged her husband.

Wang Qinghe didn't refuse. He waited for her to sit up before going to fetch the food.

In the main room, upon seeing her eldest son come to take the food back again, Zhao Guifen was about to explode. "What is this? I’m sick, not dead. You want to pull this stunt again?"

"Mom, my wife was tired from going out today. It's not a big deal to bring the food back to eat," Wang Qinghe had been speaking more lately and never listened to his family's opinions.

With that, he started packing the food.

Zhao Guifen stared in disbelief. This good-for-nothing was serving himself?

Wang Shoucheng also had a dark expression. Looking at his eldest son, his tone was far from pleasant. "Elder Brother, are you trying to split the household?"

"How could I? I follow the family's lead. As long as my wife doesn't object!" Wang Qinghe remained the same, not initiating a split but refusing to let anyone upset Bai Xiuxiu.