Chapter 213

Chapter 213

When Granny Wei heard this, she was shocked and whispered to Bai Xiuxiu, "My dear, you still haven't learned how to cook after all these years? Is it your husband who cooks?"

Thinking about it, Bai Xiuxiu blushed. "Well... the food I make isn't very tasty."

"Let me do it then; don't let your husband do it." Granny Wei was about to go out.

Bai Xiuxiu stopped her. "Mom, you just got off the train, so rest for a bit first. I'll help him make dumplings later. By the way, Mom, I just moved here and am not too familiar with the neighbors yet. Tomorrow, Xiao Zhang will come over, and you can follow him to meet some reliable aunties around here.

Talk to them; we need to get along with our neighbors."

Bai Xiuxiu wasn't very familiar with the neighbors, especially since the Lin family next door always made her feel that they were quite chaotic.

Especially their old lady, who was very hard to get along with.

Bai Xiuxiu started counting the people nearby who had conflicts with her or were difficult to deal with, so that the old lady wouldn't be taken advantage of by them.

Her job at the neighborhood committee often made her unpopular when mediating disputes.

"Don't worry, I still have a good eye for people," Granny Wei said modestly. She had raised two children on her own for many years and had lived with her eldest daughter in the military camp for the past few years. Her life hadn't been easy, relying on more than just luck.

"I believe you, Mom. You're the best." Bai Xiuxiu smiled at her.

"Stop flattering me and go help your husband cook. I'll clean up myself." Granny Wei ushered her daughter out of the room.

Outside, Wang Qinghe was a bit surprised to see her come out. "What's wrong? Did you finish arranging things with Mom?"

"Mom said I should come out and help you work." Bai Xiuxiu prepared to start helping.

Wang Qinghe shook his head. "Just rest. I can handle it. Mom won't see from inside."

Bai Xiuxiu sat down beside him. "Then I'll keep you company!"

Cooking was out of the question; she really didn't like cooking!

Bai Xiuxiu watched her husband make dumplings and chatted with him about the new person coming to the neighborhood committee next door.

Wang Qinghe pondered this. "It does sound like Old Fifth's wife. Regardless, Xiuxiu, stay away from her."

Whenever Wang Qinghe thought of Zhou Jiaojiao, he felt a deep aversion.

He was equally wary of everyone in the Old Wang family.

They all hated him and Xiuxiu.

"Don't worry, I know what to do." Bai Xiuxiu and Wang Qinghe had no secrets except for the fact that she was reborn.

She also knew the current situation with Zhou Jiaojiao and Wang Qingqi.

Every step they took now was heading in the direction Wang Qinghe hoped for.

Soon, the dumplings were ready and boiled. The old lady took the two children to wash their hands and helped set the table. The whole family enjoyed a harmonious meal together.

Compared to their harmonious meal, things were not looking good at the Old Wang family's house in Xiahe Village.

In the main room of the Old Wang family's house, Wang Shoucheng had a stern face, his eyelids drooping, creating a low-pressure atmosphere in the room.

The others didn't look happy either.

It was clear that something was going on.

And without a doubt, the center of the issue was Wang Qingqi and Zhou Jiaojiao.

At this moment, Zhou Jiaojiao looked proud, and Wang Qingqi didn't think he had done anything wrong.

He looked happily at the stern-faced family. "What's wrong with all of you? My wife and I got jobs, which is great news for the family. My wife's relatives are truly capable. Didn't everyone in the village say that my sister-in-law works at the county neighborhood committee?

Now my wife has a job there too.

I've also been transferred to the county canning factory, so our family's income will increase."

Wang Qingqi's words made the others even more uncomfortable.

Wang Qingfu frowned slightly and smiled. "Yes, they are indeed capable, getting you such a big promotion. But yesterday, I asked your wife's family, and the Old Zhou family said they didn't know of any such relative.

I asked all their sons, and even had my sister-in-law ask their daughters-in-law.

Everyone said that if they had relatives in the provincial city, they would have visited them themselves.

If they could easily get you jobs, they must be influential in the provincial city, right?

How come only the two of you know about these relatives?"

Wang Qingfu's questions made Wang Qingqi nervous. "How would I know? Maybe my in-laws just favor me and care about my wife. My wife was always loved at home. Isn't it normal for her to benefit?"

"Old Fifth, who do you think you're fooling? They have several sons, why would they favor you, the son-in-law? Why don't we go ask them together? I want to see what's going on." Wang Laosan sneered and was about to cause a scene.

"That's right, I also want to know what's going on." Wang Laosi added sarcastically.

Zhao Cuihua silently fed the child, thinking that this was clearly Old Fifth and his wife causing trouble!

"Aren't you trying to stir up trouble in our family? Can't my parents be a little nicer to me?" Zhou Jiaojiao threw down her chopsticks, tears welling up in her eyes as if she had suffered a great injustice.

"Then I can only say I'm sorry, but I already asked yesterday. I assume your family has already started fighting. If you still don't tell me what's going on, I'll have to invite them all here." Wang Qingfu wouldn't let it go.

If it were a small matter, it would be fine, but this was about getting a stable job and a good life, even potentially securing a position for his future son!

Though he didn't have a son yet, it was better to prepare early; who knows, maybe he would have one soon?

They couldn't monopolize this opportunity.

Zhou Jiaojiao and Wang Qingqi were forced into a corner by Wang Qingfu.

Wang Shoucheng looked at the bickering family and coughed heavily.

Everyone turned to look at him.

"This matter, you don't need to talk to Old Fifth and his wife. I gave my consent. This relative is also part of our family." Wang Shoucheng had already formulated a plan amidst the chaos.

As soon as he spoke, it was like pouring cold water into hot oil; everyone erupted.

"Dad, you're too biased! My wife and I work ourselves to death every day, and you give all the benefits to Old Fifth and his wife? Old Fifth already has a job, and his wife can earn money. Why are you helping them? Do you want us to die?

Are we even your biological children?" Wang Laosi reacted the fastest, completely losing his composure.

He shouted at Wang Shoucheng in frustration.

Wang Laosan chimed in: "Exactly, why? Ever since Mom was arrested, you've been even more biased!"

"Dad, you need to give us an explanation about this." Wang Qingfu made his final statement, staring at Wang Shoucheng.