Chapter 50

Chapter 50

Could it be that she suspects I'm faking my illness?

Bai Xiuxiu's first thought was this, but then she reconsidered and decided it wasn't likely. After all, the autumn harvest had already ended, so there would be no need for the squad leader's wife to come and question her about feigning sickness now.

Besides, she did say it was good news.

"Why aren't you saying anything? Is something wrong?" Chen Jinhua looked at her silence with growing concern.

Xiuxiu, this girl, is beautiful and has never been known to have a bad character.

The other day, my son mentioned that she gave him eggs, showing that she knows how to repay kindness even for small favors.

If not for that, I might have forgotten about Bai Xiuxiu altogether.

Bai Xiuxiu quickly reviewed the significant events of the past year in her mind and formed a guess. She sighed immediately. "It's still the same; I can't do heavy work. I'm worried about how I'll manage the fieldwork next year.

Although my husband helps me, I can't rely solely on him.

People who know me understand that I'm unwell, but those who don't might think I'm lazy.

If word gets out, it would be so embarrassing."

She spoke with a sense of injustice, and Chen Jinhua nodded in agreement. "That's true. I heard your mother-in-law speaking ill of you outside before. I'm not trying to stir up trouble between you two, but I think you should be cautious.

But don't worry. I came here today specifically to address your concerns."

Chen Jinhua took another sip of the sugared water. Her family wasn't small.

Sugared water was a precious commodity, and although their household was doing well, she couldn't afford to drink it often.

"What is it, Auntie Jinhua? Please tell me." Bai Xiuxiu prompted her.

Chen Jinhua continued, "The head of our squad's Women's Federation is someone from the commune who came here to gain experience. There's a vacancy in the commune's Women's Federation this year, and she'll be returning soon. Once she leaves, the position will be vacant. Yunjiu Novels

And it's my turn.

With the change in the Women's Federation across the entire squad, one position will become available.

Most people in the village don't know about this yet, but the higher-ups want someone educated. The squad leader also agrees, as they could teach others and prevent embarrassing moments during meetings.

Although the three villages are part of the same squad, we live close together, and we're from the same village, so I naturally thought of you first.

I remember you went to junior high school, didn't you?"

There weren't many people in the village who had attended junior high school, especially girls.

When Chen Jinhua said this, Bai Xiuxiu felt a surge of joy.

Indeed, it was about this!

Now looking at Chen Jinhua, she felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity. She clasped Chen Jinhua's hands tightly, expressing her enthusiasm. "Auntie, I did attend junior high school. I graduated from junior high but couldn't continue to senior high due to some family issues.

However, I've been studying on my own.

Please entrust this job to me! You can count on me!"

Bai Xiuxiu didn't want to be modest; modesty would only lead to losses!

Although she knew her husband would eventually achieve success and she had returned from the future, these future events wouldn't solve her current problems!

She didn't want to work in the fields, but if she stayed home for another two years, it would surely cause issues!

Hard work is glorious, and if she didn't work, wouldn't she be asking for trouble?

But... she really couldn't do any labor at all.

She had already planned that after separating households, she would go to the city to see if she could buy a job, something more relaxed! Supporting the family would be left to the space and Wang Qinghe!

But then this unexpected surprise arrived!

Seeing her confident demeanor, Chen Jinhua smiled. "I like your confidence, young lady. I'll help you secure this position. Your sister married honorably, and you're also a military spouse. With your current health issues and your family not being here,

your mother-in-law always speaks ill of you behind your back. Placing you in the Women's Federation will prevent anyone from criticizing you!"

"Auntie Jinhua, I truly don't know how to thank you for this. Later... I'll definitely have my husband visit your youngest son and send a token of gratitude through him." Bai Xiuxiu spoke in a low voice.

Hearing this, Chen Jinhua felt even happier.

Why did she choose Bai Xiuxiu? Because her son said she was grateful and repaid kindness.

Don't underestimate the Women's Federation within the squad; despite its small size, it handles numerous matters!

By placing Bai Xiuxiu there, they would be on the same boat.

Not only would Bai Xiuxiu assist her in the future, but her brother-in-law was capable, and Bai Xiuxiu had many valuable items given by her sister.

She could already imagine the richness of the gift.

Moreover, this would be a good deed!

With this in mind, Chen Jinhua agreed happily. "You're such a polite child. This matter should be settled in about three days. When the time comes, I'll come and take you to start working."

"I'll be eagerly awaiting good news from you, Auntie."

Bai Xiuxiu suppressed her joy.

After finishing her sugared water, Chen Jinhua left.

Waiting for Bai Xiuxiu to see the visitor off, Xiaoe stopped her.

Xiaoe, remembering what Old Wang had told her, hurriedly asked Bai Xiuxiu, "Sister-in-law, what did the captain's wife come for? We don't have much interaction with her."

Bai Xiuxiu, noticing how evasive Xiaoe's gaze was, laughed. "The captain's wife is from the Women's Federation. Why else would she come but to check on my health? News of my illness has spread throughout the village now.

Move aside, don't delay me from resting in my room."

Bai Xiuxiu looked at Xiaoe with disdain.

Xiaoe's eyes welled up with tears. How could Bai Xiuxiu be so mean?

In the courtyard, the family heard everything clearly.

Wang Shoucheng's face darkened like the bottom of a pot. What business did the captain's wife have meddling in their affairs? Why was she poking her nose into the matters of their Old Wang household?

After this, they couldn't openly mistreat their eldest daughter-in-law anymore.

It had just turned dusk when there was commotion outside the courtyard.

"Oh no, hurry! Quickly borrow the team's cart and take me to the hospital!" Outside the courtyard, Guifen, limping, was supported by Chen Fang and Zhao Cuihua as they entered.

Behind them, Zhou Jiaojiao dragged a sack and carried a large basket on her back.

She grumbled inwardly, wondering why her older brother didn't help her with the load!

What kind of person was he!

In just one day, Guifen, who hadn't fully recovered, looked even more hobbled!

"What happened now?" Wang Shoucheng, seeing the group of women return from the mountains, felt like this scene played out every day!

"Didn't you trip again?" Wang Shoucheng looked at his wife, Guifen, with disdain.

At this moment, Bai Xiuxiu also came out of the house.

Watching the Wang family suffer misfortune in various ways each evening was one of her joys since being reborn!

"No, Mom got hit on the head by a bird's egg while in the mountains. She got so mad she drank it raw. Afterward, she got diarrhea and went into a bush to relieve herself, only to find a long venomous snake coiled there.

It bit her right..."

Cuihua pointed at Guifen's buttocks...