Chapter 141

Chapter 141

The eldest sister was wearing a blue cotton jacket, her hair braided into two pigtails, and she kept looking at Bai Xiuxiu's face.

Bai Xiuxiu smiled at her and greeted her warmly. "Yes, we just moved in today. My surname is Bai, and my husband's surname is Wang. How should I address you, Sister?"

"I? I'm the second daughter-in-law of the Lin family next door. My name is Ning Meimei. You can call me Sister Ning. Let me tell you, a few days ago, my mother-in-law's relative also came to see this house. The old lady in this courtyard chased them away.

My mother-in-law went home and ranted for two days.

I've been curious about who bought the house."

Ning Meimei sized up Bai Xiuxiu, thinking that regardless of anything else, this young wife was truly beautiful.

Inside the house, Wang Qinghe finished putting things away and came out.

Seeing him, Ning Meimei's eyes nearly popped out.

How could this man be so handsome too?

"Xiuxiu, it's chilly out here. Go inside. I'll bring the ox cart into the courtyard," Wang Qinghe said, his heart aching at the sight of his wife's cheeks flushed from the cold, wanting her to get indoors.

"No need. The ox cart will be returned soon. It's troublesome to bring it into the courtyard. Let's hurry and move everything; there isn't much anyway. Mingming, Yueyue, you two go with your father first." Bai Xiuxiu handed the children over to him.

Wang Qinghe saw that she didn't want to go inside, so he carried more on one trip.

He had several bags slung over his shoulder.

How could he have such great strength?

"Is this your husband?" Ning Meimei asked after they went inside.

Bai Xiuxiu nodded. "Yes."

"You two are really good-looking. Now I understand why Old Lady Seventh Aunt sold the house to you. She likes good-looking people." Ning Meimei sighed.

"The second daughter-in-law, Mother wants you to go back and cook. It's your turn to cook today. Don't delay our menfolk's lunch." A woman around Ning Meimei's age with a stern expression came out from the neighboring courtyard.

She looked exhausted, and her gaze was critical when she looked at anyone, her yellowed hair cut short.

When she saw Bai Xiuxiu with Ning Meimei, she became even more critical.

Her eyes showed a bit of disdain: "Don't chat with everyone all day long. Hurry back. I won't help you work. With this time, I'd rather make clothes for my son."

After saying this, she went back into the courtyard.

"Sorry, my sister-in-law is a bit rigid. Anyway, I'll go back now. I'll visit you another day." Ning Meimei hurried back to her courtyard.

In just a few minutes, Bai Xiuxiu formed a general impression of the two daughters-in-law in the neighboring courtyard.

Ning Meimei was a cheerful and talkative person, while her sister-in-law seemed hard to get along with.

Wang Qinghe quickly moved everything into the house.

As soon as he finished, the two young men who were helping them move furniture arrived with another ox cart.

"Brother Wang, Sister-in-law, let us help you move everything in. We'll also drive an ox cart for you later." The two young men worked under Xiao Zhang and had been instructed by him to do everything proactively.

With their help, everything was moved in quickly.

"Xiuxiu, we'll return the ox cart to the village." Wang Qinghe looked worriedly at Bai Xiuxiu.

"Hurry up and go. I'm not a child; I won't be afraid to be alone. When you come back, let's go to the state-owned restaurant for a meal." Bai Xiuxiu knew he was worried about her being alone at home.

"I'll go then. Wait for me to finish the chores at home. Rest a bit." Wang Qinghe left reluctantly after repeated reminders.

Once they left, Bai Xiuxiu started organizing the small items in the house.

The rooms weren't dirty. Bai Xiuxiu took the children to the east room.

In the east room, her and Wang Qinghe's cabinets were already placed on the east side of the kang bed, wrapped tightly and not yet unpacked.

The table was placed in the corner furthest inside the room. Bai Xiuxiu took out cups and other breakable items from the space, carefully washed them, and placed them on the table.

"Mama, are we going to live here?" Yueyue grabbed Bai Xiuxiu's clothes, her big eyes full of curiosity about the house.

Bai Xiuxiu melted at her daughter's gaze, picked her up, kissed her a few times, and then let her go, her good mood spreading from moving in: "Yes, this whole house and courtyard are ours now.

This is Mama and Papa's room. Mama will show you your room later."

"Okay." Yueyue looked expectant.

Mingming also tugged at Bai Xiuxiu's clothes. Bai Xiuxiu looked at her son, puzzled, and picked him up too: "Mingming, what's wrong?"

"Mama, can we play in the courtyard now?" His face was full of longing; recently, Mama hadn't allowed them to play in the courtyard back home.

Bai Xiuxiu felt even more heartache for her two treasures.

"Yes, as long as you don't go out with strangers, this is our own home. You can play freely in the courtyard."

With Bai Xiuxiu's permission, the two children ran outside immediately.

Bai Xiuxiu closed the front gate quickly; they had just moved in, and she didn't want the children to run off.

Without the children in the room, Bai Xiuxiu found it easier to organize the small items.

When Wang Qinghe returned, Bai Xiuxiu had almost finished organizing everything in the house.

Seeing his wife still busy, he quickly took over the work: "Didn't we agree that I would do it when I got back? You've been working hard these past few days and must be exhausted."

Wang Qinghe was heartbroken.

Exhausted? Bai Xiuxiu thought about the past few days but couldn't figure out what heavy work she had done.

But why didn't the two young men who helped us come along?

"Where are the two young men Xiao Zhang found for us? We should at least treat them to dinner for their help." Bai Xiuxiu asked in confusion.

"Xiao Zhang called them away, saying there was an emergency. So I asked Xiao Zhang to give them two red envelopes. They would feel more comfortable accepting from Xiao Zhang rather than from us, worrying if Xiao Zhang would approve.

Xiao Zhang will come over later tonight." Wang Qinghe pulled Bai Xiuxiu to sit down.

He wouldn't let her help with the work.

Bai Xiuxiu felt relieved and watched her husband busily working, a smile curling her lips. "What are we having for dinner tonight? I just checked the stove, and everything is fine."

"What do you want to eat? I'll cook it." Wang Qinghe glanced at his wife, feeling that his dream seemed to have come true.

Having their own house, a job to support her, and having her and their child by his side.

In the future, he would go out to work while she waited for him at home.

All he needed to do now was help Xiuxiu hide the bracelet matter and deal with any potential issues from the provincial city.

Then he could live happily ever after with Xiuxiu.