Chapter 32

Chapter 32

Wang Qingqi was immediately agitated.

He didn’t want to spend his own money. Given the family’s current situation, once he and Second Brother bought their jobs, they would either have to split the household or be given their shares of the family funds. In that case, what difference would there be between the job and one he bought with his own money?

He wanted to use the family’s money!

If Eldest Brother didn’t take charge, he would suffer a great loss.

"You can barely manage your own affairs." Wang Qinghe disliked talking to him and didn’t want to talk to the other members of the Wang family.

If the Wangs were willing to split the household, he would have done so long ago.

It was because they were unwilling that they continued living together.

Now that Xiuxiu was determined to make them cough up the money, how could he continue supporting this family?

The failure of his persuasion plan stirred vicious thoughts in Wang Qingqi’s heart.

Wasn’t it because Eldest Brother had children that he refused to help? If those two brats disappeared, wouldn’t he be willing to help?

It wasn’t that he was ruthless, but Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-Law had gone too far.

They were all family. Why wouldn’t they help him?

The two arrived at the meat distribution area.

The villagers had already lined up. When the team leader saw them, he called them over. "Come here, you two. Your family made a great contribution today, so the village has decided to give you ten pounds of pork. The rest will be distributed among the villagers. We’ll give yours first."

No one dared to object when the team leader spoke.

However, everyone felt uncomfortable looking at these two brothers from the Wang family.

Why did all the good things happen to them?

Soon, Wang Qinghe and Wang Qingqi returned home.

They brought back ten pounds of pork.

Seeing the ten pounds of pork, Zhao Guifen’s mood improved.

"At least the people in the village still have consciences. Alright, quickly get a basin of cold water to preserve it. Tomorrow, have Old Fifth’s wife cure the meat for the New Year." After inspecting the meat, Zhao Guifen contentedly instructed her sons to take it away.

She planned to bring all the meat to her relatives in the commune during the New Year!

Then she could use it to improve the prospects of Second Son and Old Fifth.

Zhao Guifen couldn’t help thinking about how much money they could save if they hadn’t publicized the matter and kept the entire pig for themselves!

That way, the jobs for Second Son and Old Fifth would be completely taken care of.

Third Daughter-in-Law was truly a harbinger of misfortune!

After Wang Qinghe and Wang Qingqi brought back the meat, they went to heat water for their wives.

Late into the night, after Bai Xiuxiu washed up, she lay back in bed. "Indeed, we need to get a small pot as soon as possible."

She poked Wang Qinghe.

Wang Qinghe pulled her into his arms and whispered, "Alright, I’ll start asking around tomorrow."

Zhao Guifen’s illness had made life easier for the family.

After all, some were sick, and others were injured.

The healthy ones were the men who still needed to work in the fields and Zhou Jiaojiao.

Zhou Jiaojiao was unwilling to go to the mountains alone.

If she returned empty-handed, it would damage her reputation. If she brought something back, she would have to share it with the family. Why should she do that?

Because of this, Zhao Guifen finally stopped pestering her.

With Bai Xiuxiu not going to the mountains, Wang Qinghe no longer needed to take care of the children during the day.

She spent her days taking care of the children and knitting sweaters, quite leisurely!

In the blink of an eye, the autumn harvest ended.

On the last day of the harvest, every household prepared a feast. After all, they would have to tighten their belts until the village distributed grain and money.

Zhao Guifen’s waist had recovered after a week of rest.

As soon as she could move, she resumed control of the food distribution!

After breakfast that morning, Zhao Guifen gave her husband a meaningful look.

Wang Shoucheng nodded and said to his sons, "Now that the autumn harvest is over, we need to prepare to build a house. There are many of us, so building a house won’t take long. Starting today, Old Fifth will work on his room, and the rest of you will help expand Second Son’s house.

Second Son, come with me to buy wood later. Everyone else should start preparing to work.

Oh, Eldest Son, you don’t need to work. Why don’t you just go to the mountains?"

Wang Shoucheng didn't know how much longer the family could stay together without splitting up. In any case, they had to take advantage of the situation before the eldest was incapacitated and get some benefits for the family first.

"Yes, yes! That's what matters. As the eldest brother, you should help your younger brothers out. Our family is short on money right now. It's true that the beasts in the mountains haven't hibernated yet, so it's fine. You don't need to venture too deep into the mountains.

Bring back some pheasants and rabbits for the family first.

I can take them to the commune and give them to your uncles, so their families can help us with some connections."

Zhao Guifen’s face showed eagerness as she stared at Wang Qinghe.

Wang Qinghe had no doubt that if he refused now, his mother's expression would turn cold instantly.

Thinking about what he and Xiuxiu discussed yesterday, Wang Qinghe nodded amidst the expectations of the Wang family: "Alright, I can go. But regarding the house repairs, we won’t need the help of the sisters-in-law. Mother, you can continue taking the sisters-in-law to the mountains to dig for wild vegetables and pick mushrooms like before.

Didn’t we agree on this?

Everything needs to be shared.

When I bring back game, remember that there’s still me, Third Brother, and Fourth Brother when you’re handling it. And when you bring things back, don’t forget about us.

Whether Second Brother and Old Fifth can succeed is up to fate."

The joy on Zhao Guifen’s face hadn’t faded yet when she heard his words, and she became furious instantly.

Why?

Why did he still want a share of these things?

"Mother, Eldest Brother is right. Even if you're planning for Second Brother and Old Fifth, you can't neglect us, can you?" Third Brother, Wang Qingzheng, chimed in agreement.

This was a major matter for securing his own welfare! There was no way he could miss out on it.

Fourth Brother, Wang Qingliang, hearing this, didn’t lag behind: "That’s right, Mother, this is how it should be!"

Zhao Guifen’s face darkened as she looked at her husband.

Wang Shoucheng wasn’t surprised. Regardless of anything, they needed to secure the benefits first!

"Alright, I agree with this."

Once Wang Shoucheng agreed, Zhao Guifen was even more dumbfounded. What? She had to go up the mountain?

Her waist wasn’t fully recovered yet!

Thinking about going up the mountain, Zhao Guifen immediately turned her gaze towards Bai Xiuxiu.

Seeing her mother-in-law looking at her, Bai Xiuxiu smiled at her good mother-in-law: "Mother, I’m still sick. Why do you only think of me when there’s work to be done? Do you want me to die so my husband can marry someone else?"

Bai Xiuxiu’s light mocking fell differently in Wang Qinghe’s ears.

He had been having that dream repeatedly recently and couldn’t accept the thought of his wife leaving him!

His face immediately turned cold: "Even if Xiuxiu wasn’t sick, I wouldn’t let her go up the mountain. Mother, give up on this idea."