Chapter 93

Chapter 93

If Old Fifth's wife can make money at the black market, wouldn't that cover their losses this time? And given how lucky Old Fifth's wife is, she probably won't get caught at the black market either.

Wang Shoucheng thought about it and felt as if he could see the money already!

"I think it's a good idea. There's no reason not to. If Old Fifth's wife wants to earn money for the family, it's a good thing for us." Wang Shoucheng agreed eagerly.

Zhao Guifen sneered upon hearing this: "I haven't finished yet. Her intention is to only give us a share and ignore everyone else."

"That won't do. After the eldest is separated from the family, everyone else is still one family. If what she does at the black market becomes too noticeable, the other sons will find out. Tell her that if she wants to do this, she must include everyone except the eldest's family."

Wang Shoucheng frowned deeply.

This family absolutely cannot break apart!

"Old man, I heard that the black market is illegal..."

"Just be careful, alright?" Wang Shoucheng was determined to recover the family's losses and didn't care about the danger anymore.

There were only a few dozen dollars left in the household. If the others found out, there would be chaos.

"Well, then. But old man, we need to prepare for separating the eldest. After all, we can't give him any money; we don't have any now." Zhao Guifen sighed when she mentioned money.

Although she was usually frugal, she had never worried about money before.

The family had so much money!

"I know. Let me think about what to do." Wang Shoucheng fell silent, knowing it wouldn't be right to kick the eldest out without giving him any money.

We must make them commit an error!

"Old lady, listen to what I have to say..."

Wang Shoucheng whispered something into Zhao Guifen's ear.

Zhao Guifen hesitated: "Will this work? Won't I lose face?"

"For the sake of the family, you'll have to bear with it. Once we divide the grain this year, I'll buy you a new dress." Wang Shoucheng sighed, his face clouded with worry.

"Forget the new dress; we need to save the money. This matter is settled. I'll wait for the right moment to cause trouble for her, preferably getting the eldest's wife to act." Zhao Guifen made up her mind.

"Dad, the eldest brother is back," Wang Qingqi called from outside the house.

Wang Shoucheng rushed out, his eyes fixed on the basket behind him: "Qinghe, did you catch any game today?"

Wang Qinghe placed the basket in front of him as usual: "Dad, there are many people in the mountains, and the animals have been scared away. It's not easy to catch them, but it might get better soon."

Even though he expected there to be no game, seeing the empty basket still infuriated Wang Shoucheng.

They're all lying to him! They simply don't want to hunt.

If it weren't for the need to separate the eldest, he would have kept the eldest working at home!

Wang Qinghe ignored their anger and went back inside after setting down the basket.

Inside, Bai Xiuxiu was sewing cotton slippers for the children. She had set up a table with cakes and almond cookies bought from the supply store.

Wang Qinghe entered, closed the door tightly, looked at his wife, and saw their sleeping children, speaking softly: "Wife, it worked."

Bai Xiuxiu felt relieved and excitedly dropped what she was doing, jumping into his arms: "That's great!"

She had guessed from seeing her father-in-law's dejected return, but having Wang Qinghe confirm it made her feel even more secure.

Wang Qinghe held her, ensuring she wouldn't fall.

He wasn't particularly surprised by the money, but seeing Xiuxiu's happiness made him happy too.

Wang Qinghe put his wife back on the bed and took out all the money from his inner pocket.

Bai Xiuxiu looked at the money with intense eyes.

"There's three thousand six hundred here. Two hundred went to the actors, another two hundred to Xiao Zhang, and the rest is ours." Wang Qinghe started lighting the stove as he spoke.

Bai Xiuxiu put the money into her space: "Once we separate the family, we'll ask someone to help us find jobs. Then we'll buy a courtyard in the city. Once we establish ourselves, we'll move to the provincial capital... Our future will definitely improve."

Thinking about the future filled Bai Xiuxiu with energy.

In her previous life, she could only watch her husband from afar. Now, alive, she would work together with him and their two children, striving for a better life.

He wouldn't have to live in hatred anymore.

"Alright, I'll go find Xiao Zhang and ask for his help." Wang Qinghe readily agreed; he never refused his wife's requests.

"By the way, regarding the separation, I have something to discuss with you." Bai Xiuxiu's expression turned serious.

Wang Qinghe had just lit the fire and came over to listen patiently.

"Qinghe, the third sister-in-law said she saw Old Fifth's wife talking to her sister-in-law. You also mentioned that the person who pushed me into the water in your dream was her sister-in-law. Do you think this might be a premonitory dream?

If it is, and Old Fifth's sister-in-law really intends to harm me, why don't we turn the tables on her?

When we catch her in the act, we can use it to demand a separation from the family. What do you think?"

Bai Xiuxiu looked expectantly at him.

But she met Wang Qinghe's somewhat intimidating gaze.

"No way." Wang Qinghe flatly refused, as the images from his dream began to haunt him, instilling fear in his heart.

Now Xiuxiu is actually considering taking the initiative to go fishing?

This is absolutely not acceptable.

"What if there's a mistake?" Wang Qinghe was utterly unwilling to accept.

"If she truly intended to harm me, wouldn't it be better to capture her and let her receive the punishment she deserves?" Bai Xiuxiu was somewhat bewildered.

This is absolutely the best approach.

"I won't be pushed into the water by her. If she intends to harm me, with my guard up, I absolutely won't be pushed down. Trust me. Otherwise, can't you just keep an eye on it?" Bai Xiuxiu negotiated with him.

Wang Qinghe simply refused to agree.

"Xiu Xiu, I will find another way to make her pay, but not by putting you in danger. As for the matter of dividing the family, I will also find a solution. Can you trust me?" Wang Qinghe didn't want his wife to get close to the water's edge, and now he didn't even want her to get near Old Fifth's wife.

He didn't care whether it was a dream or not. Even if it was just a dream, he would take it as his mistake, an unintentional harm to others.

In the end, he won't let them have an easy time.

"No way." Bai Xiuxiu believed this was the best approach; as long as she was on guard, she could catch the other party red-handed. She and Wang Qinghe were the victims. No one could say anything against them. If Wang Qinghe were to use other means, it would not be justifiable.

Then she and he are not the victims.

Zhou Jiaojiao's eerie luck is definitely enough to make a pot of tea for her and him.