Chapter 406

Chapter 406

"Don't take it personally that my son is being blunt. This all started because your family's old man didn't act right. Where is he, anyway? Why isn't he here?"

He Quan was very puzzled. Why wasn't Wang Shoucheng around today?

The others were all at home, though.

"My father..." Wang Laosi was about to speak but then remembered that Zhou Jiaojiao had told them not to say anything.

So he shut his mouth again.

"My dad went back to the village. He said he wanted to go back and check things out. This isn't even his problem to begin with. It's mine, my husband's, and my second brother-in-law's business." Zhou Jiaojiao remained calm.

He Quan didn't ask further.

He was just asking casually. What happened to the Old Wangs didn't really matter to him.

As long as it didn't delay their main task, everything would be fine.

Seeing their unhappy faces, he tried to smooth things over for his son. "If you can't get rid of them in three months, we'll have to send you back where you came from.

But if you do drive them out, we'll try to help your family get full-time jobs.

And if your family needs any help in the city, we'll be there for you.

Don't take it personally when he speaks like that. You need to cut him some slack."

He Quan's attitude, as if they weren't deliberately speaking harshly, made the Old Wang's family look a bit better.

At least they weren't as stiff as before.

"You don't need to say more. I understand what you mean. We'll do our best to get this done and make sure Wang Qinghe and Bai Xiuxiu won't have it easy."

Zhou Jiaojiao wasn't lying.

This time, she was going to put an end to things.

She was going to trample Bai Xiuxiu under her feet.

Let Bai Xiuxiu know that no matter how well she married, it wouldn't matter. Only those born with good fate could laugh last.

She was looking forward to the day when she'd live in a fancy house and everyone would envy her. She would make sure Bai Xiuxiu looked up to her and could never compare to her in her lifetime.

Just thinking about that moment made Zhou Jiaojiao smile.

"Alright then, you should get ready. It's best if you go to the provincial city tonight." He Youde's tone was still harsh.

"This... won't work. I still have things to do today, and I need to make proper arrangements since I'll be away from home for such a long time. Can we go tomorrow instead? Give us the address, and we'll find our way there.

Don't worry, we won't make any mistakes."

Zhou Jiaojiao gave her assurance while cursing Wang Shoucheng in her heart again.

Other people's in-laws could help their daughters-in-law, but her in-laws were both in jail.

It was because of them that she couldn't go to the provincial city today.

"With so many people in your family, can't someone else handle things?" He Youde was also unhappy. Why did these country folks have so many issues?

"Only I can handle this."

Zhou Jiaojiao really wanted to go along, but she couldn't give in on this.

If we all left, only Second Sister-in-Law and Fourth Brother's couple would be left at home.

Between the three of them, they couldn't manage anything smartly.

If they messed up, they would be forced to come back in no time.

Seeing Zhou Jiaojiao's determination, Youde got even angrier.

He had a ton of things to do, so why should he wait around for them?

Knowing his son's behavior, He Quan cleared his throat, signaling him to stop.

Then he smiled at Zhou Jiaojiao, "Okay, get me some paper and a pen, and I'll jot down the address."

He Quan's attitude left Youde feeling resentful.

Why did he always have to take care of Old Wang’s family?

Soon, Zhou Jiaojiao brought the paper and pen over, and He Quan quickly wrote down the address, "Here it is. When you arrive, skip the He family place. Head straight to this address, and I'll take care of you."

Zhou Jiaojiao glanced at the address and understood what they meant.

"Alright, don't worry, I'll come over as soon as I handle things here."

"Youde, let's go," He Quan called out to his son, noticing he was still fuming.

As soon as they left Old Wang’s house, Youde couldn't hold back anymore, "Dad, did you see that? Do you think they can even figure out where to go? If they can't, aren't they just causing us trouble?

What urgent business could they possibly have?

I think they're doing it on purpose.

Not one of them is any good."

"Enough, either don't use them or just suck it up. Wait until they've driven Wang Qinghe out of your uncle's house, then deal with them.

We have to take it step by step.

When will you learn to control your temper?

After all these years, I thought you'd changed. But it turns out, when there's no problem, you're fine.

As soon as there's an issue, you revert right back."

He Quan scolded him while feeling frustrated himself.

With this temper of his, Youde had even managed to offend his uncle. What would happen to him in the future?

He'd have to get more benefits from Zhifei for Youde's sake.

Back at the Old Wang’s house, as soon as the He father and son left, Wang Qingfu couldn't hide his excitement, "Fifth Brother's Wife, with what they just said, is our trip to the provincial city confirmed?"

"It should be," Zhou Jiaojiao replied noncommittally.

Second Brother is really lucky. If they had decided to go to the provincial city after he was caught, they wouldn’t have needed to bring him along.

What a pity.

Three temporary worker spots will surely go to Second Brother.

“Great.” Wang Qingfu thought. If they could get settled in the provincial city, they’d need to sell the house their family bought together here.

If his wife couldn't bear him a son, he'd divorce her!

Let her take the two girls and remarry.

He’d find a new wife in the provincial city.

Wang Laosi felt bitter—Dad was being way too partial. All the good things went to Second Brother and Old Fifth.

It was better when they went to the provincial city, and he stayed here to help Dad run the black market business.

But now the black market’s been shut down, and there’s nothing left.

He was stuck working at the factory in the county, and the gap had widened all of a sudden.

He’d heard there was a department store in the provincial city—a place he’d never seen.

“I’ll go and wait at their place now. If I can get this done sooner, we can head to the provincial city faster.”

Her heart was already set on the provincial city.

"I'll go with you."

Wang Qingqi hurriedly followed his wife out. He felt quite uncomfortable about the interactions between his wife and Hu Tian.

But he had no choice; in this matter, no one in the family could help.

Fortunately, they were about to head to the provincial capital.

Although Zhou Jiaojiao's luck wasn't as good as it used to be, she still managed to get what she wanted in many small things.

They hadn't walked far when they saw Hu Tian approaching.

Seeing him, Zhou Jiaojiao felt a sense of satisfaction. It seemed that fate was still on her side.

She had just been thinking, why couldn't Hu Tian come over on his own!

And now he was here.

Zhou Jiaojiao stopped and waited for Hu Tian to come over.

Not far away, Hu Tian saw the couple and quickly understood the situation. It seemed they were all here for the same reason.