Chapter 99

Chapter 99

Bai Xiuxiu had just gotten up and was waiting for her husband to carry the two children when she heard Zhao Guifen calling her name, leaving her puzzled.

Ever since the Wang family fell into chaos, this mother-in-law rarely approached her on her own initiative.

What could she want now?

"Mom, if you have something to say, say it to me; don't involve Xiuxiu," Wang Qinghe said as he picked up the two children, cutting off Zhao Guifen's words.

The mess in the Wang family should be his responsibility. Why involve Xiuxiu?

"How can this matter concern you? Your wife is also my daughter-in-law. What do you mean? All your younger brothers' wives can work, but your wife is different?" Zhao Guifen stared at Bai Xiuxiu, determined to keep this eldest daughter-in-law at home doing chores.

Only then could she provoke Bai Xiuxiu.

If Bai Xiuxiu were to strike her, the division of the household would be settled!

Anyone who dared to hit her, this mother-in-law, must be expelled from the family with not a single cent given to them. Book Bag Pavilion

"The household chores are the same whether I do them or my wife does them. This matter doesn't concern Xiuxiu. She is my wife, not yours, Mom. Xiuxiu, you should head to the brigade now. If you're late, it might cause trouble."

Wang Qinghe had no intention of letting his wife get involved in these messy affairs.

Zhao Guifen, choked by her eldest son's words, couldn't come up with a retort and puffed up like a toad in anger.

"You, you!"

Why didn't her eldest son continue being a mute?

Bai Xiuxiu gave Zhao Guifen a provocative smile: "Mom, you should hurry out and start carrying manure. Didn't you take a day off yesterday? Remember to make up for it today."

"It's none of your business!" Zhao Guifen immediately lost her composure.

This eldest daughter-in-law was so annoying!

"Mom, this matter falls under the Women's Federation. By the way, you said that Second Brother and Old Fifth got their jobs because our maternal relatives paid for them. Actually, my husband and I also want such a job. My maternal relatives can help with the money too.

Mom, why don't you help us find one?

Even though he didn't study much, he has great strength. What kind of work can't he handle?"

Bai Xiuxiu's casual remark instantly cleared Chen Fang's mind, which had been clouded with anger.

Right, is this about money?

"Mom, Big Sister is right; you're being too partial. Second Brother and Old Fifth can go to the city, but we can't? We can pay the money too." Chen Fang demanded an explanation from Zhao Guifen, feeling indignant.

Beside her, Zhao Cuihua chimed in without hesitation: "Exactly! You're clearly being partial. Why should Big Sister work? I think all the household chores should be done by Old Fifth's wife and Second Sister. They get all the benefits, so why should we do the work?"

"Are you two rebelling?"

Zhao Guifen couldn't respond to her daughters-in-law's questions, feeling frustrated. How could the third and fourth sons not listen to her and the old man?

She had told them that the whole family would have a good life eventually.

Zhou Jiaojiao hadn't expected Bai Xiuxiu's few words to stir up such a commotion.

Feeling anxious, she thought this wouldn't do.

If this continued, Bai Xiuxiu would tear the family apart.

She had pondered all night. The black market trade truly needed this family. At least, if they were ever caught, she needed someone to take the blame. This family was perfect for that purpose. No matter what, her hands had to remain clean.

Watching the family's turmoil, Bai Xiuxiu left with satisfaction.

At the door, Wang Qinghe was waiting for her.

"I'll send you to the brigade before I leave," Wang Qinghe said, holding the two children, both wearing blue hats without any embroidery by Bai Xiuxiu.

But even without the embroidery, the children still looked adorable.

To Bai Xiuxiu, Wang Qinghe looked quite cute holding the children.

"Alright, then take me to the brigade first."

Bai Xiuxiu walked beside him, pondering Zhao Guifen's attitude: "Mom seems a bit off today."

Wang Qinghe thought for a moment and nodded: "Yes, she does seem strange. It seems she wants to cause trouble for you. Xiuxiu, don't engage with her for the next few days. Let me handle anything that comes up. After all, the household chores won't kill anyone.

It's no big deal for me."

"Don't worry, I understand."

Bai Xiuxiu was well-versed in this. Ever since marrying Wang Qinghe, she had always avoided such situations.

She wasn't good at household chores and was slow at farm work.

He always helped her.

No matter how Zhao Guifen pressured or mocked her, Bai Xiuxiu ignored it and retreated to her room.

And he had always kept his promise, never changing.

When they arrived at the brigade, Wang Qinghe handed the two children to his wife: "I'm going to the mountains..."

Seeing no one around, Bai Xiuxiu kissed him quickly: "Go ahead. Be careful when you get to the city. You've taken so much money."

She whispered her instructions and then led the two children toward the brigade.

Wang Qinghe touched his face and, with a silly smile, turned back to walk toward the mountain.

In the room of the Women's Federation, Chen Jinhua was the only one there, busy with something. Bai Xiuxiu was a bit surprised. "Aunt Jinhua, why aren't Miaomiao and Sister Xiaohui here today?"

"Don't even mention it. Zhonghe Village just reported that someone is trying to sell a child. At their age, they're still doing the child bride thing? Isn't this ridiculous? They went over there." Chen Jinhua felt disgraced thinking about it. Wasn't her daughter still her own child?

Really, she had no idea what they were thinking.

Looking at Bai Xiuxiu's two children, both so lively, Chen Jinhua couldn't help but like them. "Look at our Mingming and Yueyue; they're raised so well. If everyone could be like you and your husband, it would be great. Whether it's a son or a daughter, they're equally good.

By the way, I've never seen the two daughters of Wang Laoer."

Chen Jinhua remembered that Wang Laoer also had children, roughly the same age as Xiuxiu's.

Even Bai Xiuxiu rarely saw those two children except during meals.

And during meals, most of the food for those two children ended up in Wang Qingfu's mouth, claiming he did more work.

Bai Xiuxiu, of course, didn't hide this from Wang Qingfu and told Chen Jinhua about it.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jinhua cursed angrily, "There's not a single decent person in their family. I think you and your husband should move out and separate from them sooner. Don't worry; everyone in our village knows how much work your husband does. If you separate, I won't let them take advantage of you."

"Thank you, Aunt Jinhua. I've been thinking the same thing."

Bai Xiuxiu readily agreed. With Chen Jinhua's help, she could get the money more smoothly when separating.

She wouldn't rest until she had drained every last penny from them.

After circling around the mountain and meeting Uncle Wu, Wang Qinghe went to the county town and mailed the items at the post office.

Just as he left the post office, he ran into Xiao Zhang walking toward him.

Seeing Wang Qinghe, Xiao Zhang quickly waved and pointed down an alley.

Wang Qinghe followed him.

"Brother Wang, I have something important to tell you!"