AKIT7 35

Chapter 35

Mount Tai Ganoderma lucidum, also called Mount Tai Red Ganoderma lucidum, belongs to the alpine variety.

There were many varieties of Ganoderma lucidum, but they were generally only the size of the palm of a hand. Only Mount Tai Ganoderma lucidum can grow to such a size.

When he was a child, he heard from his grandfather about Mount Tai Ganoderma lucidum being called the legendary "godly medicine" when godly farmer tasted one hundred medicine. This medicine was priceless before the founding of the country.

His grandfather had also said he had seen a half-meter tall Mount Tai Ganoderma lucidum and that Ganoderma lucidum sold for few thousand silver liang in the end.

The Ganoderma lucidum in front of them was about 60 to 70 centimeters tall. Bigger than what his grandfather had seen before. It was very valuable!

It was just that he was curious. How could this Ganoderma lucidum appear here?

He didn't mean that this specie, Mount Tai Ganoderma lucidum can't appear in other places. The mountains here were low and the climate wasn't cold enough. And there were often people coming and going in the forest. Even if there were Ganoderma lucidum, it can't grow to such a big size!

This Ganoderma lucidum should be more than 150 years old. After all these years, had no one discovered it?

Wan Chun Ju's face flushed red and she excitedly cried, "Dad, this is Ganoderma lucidum? So...isn't it very valuable?"

On the side, Chen Qiao Qiao's eyes also shone.

Qiao Xiu Zhi was so calm that she put the clothes back on. She raised her head and warned everyone, "None of you are allowed to say anything about picking up Ganoderma lucidum! Not even to your maternal parents. Otherwise don't blame me for not giving you face!"

An innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth

If such a large Ganoderma lucidum was known to the people in the village, who knows what kind of disturbance they will cause.

When Wan Chun Ju and Chen Qiao Qiao heard this, they immediately understood that their mother-in-law was warning them.

If it was normal matters, they would definitely feel uncomfortable in their hearts. But at this moment, looking at the more than half a meter tall Ganoderma lucidum, they have no opinion at all.

Others also declared that they wouldn't speak of it outside.

Seeing that everyone understands the meaning of "making a fortune in silence", Qiao Xiu Zhi expressed her satisfaction.

After discussion, they decided to keep a small part of the Ganoderma lucidum for their own use and let Qiao Zhen Min take out the rest to sell.

However, it was currently the spring ploughing period. No leave was allowed unless there were special cases. So if they want someone to pass a message to Qiao Zhen Min, it wasn't possible. They can only leave it to after the spring ploughing.

Because of this Ganoderma lucidum, the entire Qiao Family was very excited. However, they couldn't speak a word of it. It was a sweet burden.

Back in the room, Xue Chuan urged Qiao Xiu Zhi to lie down. He rubbed her waist and said, "Why haven't I hear about you complaining about your waist pain this year?"

Qiao Xiu Zhi was lying on the bed with a expression of enjoyment: "Now that you mention it, it's strange. This year your joints are no longer sore and my waist is no longer ache. Why do I feel like we are getting younger and younger?"

Her body had always been better than the average person. But when she was young, her waist was injured. So whenever the farming peak happened, her waist would be so sore that she couldn't sleep all night.

Over the years, Xue Chuan had been practicing a good massage technique in order to give her a massage.

While rubbing her waist, Xue Chuan jollily remarked, "I don't know if it's a coincidence. Our bodies gradually improved after Da Qiao came over. Before, old Second's wife kept saying the child was a calamity. I think that child is a lucky doll and can bring us good luck!"

Human's hearts were biased. Ever since she found out that Da Qiao's eyes looked like Xue Chuan, Qiao Xiu Zhi had been a little more tolerance and concern for that child.

Every time that child looked at her with those deer-like eyes, she always thought of Xue Chuan when he was young. She couldn't refuse her at all.

After that, the child came here often. Her personality was a soft and kind. She was also smart and cute. After getting along with her day by day, she slowly put the child in her heart.

When she heard her husband say this, she naturally wouldn't refute: "You're right. If she isn't lucky, how could such a big Ganoderma lucidum be found today?"

Xue Chuan's smile became more gentle: "By the way, that child is seven years old after the new year. She can go to school."

Qiao Xiu Zhi happened to be on the wavelength with her husband: "I'll take her to town to buy some books and pencils for school when the spring ploughing is over. If you make her a schoolbag, the child will definitely be very happy when she finds out!"

Xue Chuan nodded: "I have already thought about the style of the schoolbag. At that time, I'll embroider a few animals and flowers on it. That child likes pretty things."

Qiao Xiu Zhi thought of Da Qiao's vanity and the mirth in her eyes deepened: "We'll go with what you said. Your hands should go up a little more. Right, right there... Your massage technique is really getting better and better."

Xue Chuan grinned: "I have to thank you for giving me the opportunity to practice."

This side was incomparably warm. While Qiao Zhen Guo's side was filled with hollering.

An Ping beat his chest and stomped his feet: "Elder Sister, why didn't you call me when you went to pick wild vegetables?"

Centennial Ganoderma lucidum! He actually missed such a crucial moment!

Qiao Dong Ying poked his head: "I call for you to go but you give all kind of excuses. Now you have the face to blame us? Your face is getting thicker and thicker!"

Though An Ping was poked a step back by his elder sister, he was not angry. Instead, he had a goofy smile: "How I am making excuses? I thought it was boring to play with you girls. Who would have thought that your luck would be so good!"

An Ping wasn't mad, but Wan Chun Ju felt distressed from watching: "Just speak! Why poke your younger brother?"

Qiao Dong Ying rolled her eyes: "I like to poke. Since you don't want me to poke, then I must to poke for you to see!"

As she said that, she deliberately went against her mom. She reached out and poked An Ping's forehead a few times.

Wan Chun Ju was furious with rage: "Why did I give birth to a debt collector ghost like you? Come here and see if I won't kill you!"

Qiao Dong Ying stuck her hands on hip: "Come here and see if I won't report to my grandmother!"

Wan Chun Ju: "..."

Simply pissing her off!

Qiao Dong He was afraid that her younger sister would go too far and make her mother anxious. So he used her gaze to signal her younger sister.

Qiao Dong Ying gave her elder sister face. She made a cheeky face to her mother before heading out.

Wan Chun Ju clutched her chest as she gritted her teeth from anger. Turning her head back at her eldest daughter's well-behaved appearance, she felt a little better: "Oh right, was that Ganoderma lucidum really discovered by Da Qiao?"

Qiao Dong He nodded: "It was discovered by Younger Sister Da Qiao."

Wan Chun Ju still couldn't quite believe it and pouted, "How could it be that calamity who found it? Did you deliberately say that she found it to put gold on her face?"

Although Qiao Dong He is very introverted and quiet, she was a very principled child.

She didn't like her mom remarking Da Qiao like this: "Mom, if you keep at this again, I'll go tell my grandmother. Yoou know how much my grandmother love Younger Sister Da Qiao. Don't blame me for placing righteousness above family loyalty!"

After she finished speaking, she turned around and walked out of the room. Only after waking a good distance away, she grasped her chest.

Oh my god, she actually retorted!


However, it felt pretty refreshing to retort.

Wan Chun Ju repeatedly received her two daughters' talk back one after another. Her face turned black with fury: "Zhen Guo, look at your two daughters!"

Qiao Zhen Guo looked at her strangely: "What wrong with my two daughters? Isn't this good?"

"What fart good!" Wan Chun Ju exploded, "Every one of them has sharp teeth and sharp mouths and makes their mom jump up and down with anger! Which part is good!"

Qiao Zhen Guo: "Wife, you just said an idiom; jump up and down."

Wan Chun Ju: "..."

Infuriating to death. Simply pissing her off!

Was this the time to pay attention to idiom? Focus on the key points!

She took a deep breath and emphasized, "I'm talking about the two daughters' problem. Don't interrupt!"

Qiao Zhen Guo uttered an "oh" and responded: "This matter is also your fault. You know that your daughters has sharp teeth, so don't provoke them. Look, they never talk back to me, their dad."

Finished this, he had a proud face.

Wan Chun Ju: "..."

How could it was her fault again!

The daughters were disobedient and the husband jabbed the heart. Her life was so bitter!

Wan Chun Ju was so mad that she ate one less bowl during dinner. She originally wanted to take the opportunity to "threatened" everyone, but no one noticed.

Wait, there was one person who noticed. Her man!


At that time, he said this: "Wife, you ate one less bowl tonight. If only you could eat this little in the future."

Listen to this. Was this what a husband should say?

What's more, she was still pregnant with their Qiao Family's golden grandson!

Wan Chun Ju's anger hadn't subsided even when she went to bed. Seeing her man, her fire flared again: "You go to sleep with your son tonight. Just the sight of you makes me annoyed!"

Qiao Zhen Guo was perplexed. Then he nodded: "Alright. Looking at the bump on your forehead, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep due to laughing."

Wan Chun Ju's heart had been poked into a honeycomb. She gritted her teeth, "Come back here. You will sleep here tonight. Not allowed to go anywhere!"

Afraid of not being able to fall asleep due laughing, right? I'll let you laugh enough!

Qiao Zhen Guo sighed: "Wife, why are you stirring so much sh*t? One moment, it' this, next moment, it's that. It's easier to raise pigs than to raise you!"

Wan Chun Ju: "..."

My chest hurts!

She was really going to vomit blood!

Although Qiao Zhen Guo said that he was afraid that he wouldn't be able to sleep, in fact, such a thing would never happen. He went to see Duke Zhou as soon as he got on the bed.

Seeing her man fell asleep in a second, Wan Chun Ju was so mad that she vomited blood. She purposely turned over and flip back. Unfortunately, she failed to wake the other party up despite doing this for a while.

So vexing!

After much difficulty, she fell asleep in the middle of the night. However, something happened!

It might be because Qiao Zhen Guo staring at the bump on his wife's forehead for too long during the day, when he went to bed at night, he actually dreamed of old immortal Longevity.

Old immortal Longevity asked him what he wished. Qiao Zhen Guo pondered about it and answered that he hoped his parents would live to a hundred years.

In his opinion, a home was a home only when his parents were alive. If his parents were gone, this home was gone.

Old immortal Longevity pointed to the big bump on his forehead and stated, "If you want your parents to live to a hundred years, then you can poke my bump hard. The harder you poke, the longer your parents will live!"

Qiao Zhen Guo stared at his bump and asked, "Then won't you feel pain?"

Old immortal Longevity shook his head: "No, this bump is for being poked."

Hearing this, Qiao Zhen Guo was relieved and stretched out his hand to poke with his might!

That night, a pig's cry broke out in Qiao's old house. The cry was so terrifying that many children were scared into tears!

The next day, someone came to Qiao's house early in the morning to ask: "What's with the pig slaughtering sound last night? Your Qiao Family doesn't raise pigs?"

When Chen Qiao Qiao, who just came out of the inside, heard this. She almost laughed out a pig snort.

Wan Chun Ju saw Chen Qiao Qiao's gloating face from inside. She clutched the bump on her head that had doubled in size and almost clenched her teeth until it break in hatred!

...

Spring ploughing went on for half a month before it ended.

After the spring ploughing, Wang Shui Sheng approved a batch of leave request. Qiao Family asked for a leave for three people.

Qiao Hong Xia originally wanted to fix the household registration before the spring ploughing, but Zhao Family deliberately dragged it. So the household registration hadn't been transferred yet.

Fortunately, Wang Shui Sheng intended to befriend Qiao Family and agreed to let her work first and record work points. Later, she can move her household registration over here.

Zhao Family was litter of beasts. They thought that dragging on purpose would make her change her mind. They can go to have their Spring and Autumn Dream!

This time, she must get the household registration matter settled.

Qiao Xiu Zhi was afraid that her daughter would be bullied, so she asked Qiao Zhen Guo to go with her.

The other leave was for Qiao Xiu Zhi herself.

If a large Ganoderma lucidum was placed at home, anyone would be worried. So it was better to sell it quickly.

Originally, she wanted to notify Qiao Zhen Min to come back to get it. But it took a lot of time to go back and forth. Besides, she was going to take Da Qiao to the town to buy stationery. So after thinking about it, it would be better for her to go there in person.

Xue Chuan originally wanted to go with her, but there were only two unreliable daughters-in-law left at home. And Qiao Zhen Jun was paralyzed. He could only stay behind.

Knowing that her grandmother was going to take her to town to buy stationery, Da Qiao jumped up on the spot with joy.

Qiao Dong He and her siblings were very envious, but not jealous.

After all, them siblings had been to the town. Only Younger Sister Da Qiao hadn't been there. What's more, her grandmother had promised them that she will buy them stationery later.

The day to go to town arrived.

Qiao Xiu Zhi grabbed a sack and put the Ganoderma lucidum in it first. Then she filled it with rice.

Like this way, others can't see anything from the outside. Even if there was a militia inspection on the road, there was nothing to worry about.

Da Qiao deliberately changed into her newest clothes. Under little Yi Ming's tearful eyes, she held her grandmother's hand and headed to town.

All the way out, everyone saw Qiao Xiu Zhi carrying a sack of something. They all inquired about what was inside. Qiao Xiu Zhi uniformly replied that she wanted to send some food to her son.

When everyone heard this, they were no longer curious.

Less than half an hour after Qiao Xiu Zhi and Qiao Hong Xia departed, a slim figure appeared in Qiao's small house.

The wooden door of the small courtyard was pushed open. Qiao Zhen Jun heard the movement and called out, "Dad, is that you?"

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BTTS 679

Chapter 679. Commercial housing


Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law and the group returned on the fifth day of the New Year. The rest followed.

Lin Qing He prepared a lot of gifts for them to take home. As the son-in-law, Wang Yuan had prepared a lot of gifts. Weng Guo Dong's side too.

With full hands, they returned.

After they embarked on the return journey, Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia obviously became unavailable. After the seventh, they had to go back to the camp.

Zhou Kai had to go back to training, while Weng Mei Jia was going to work.

Because it was a hospital, she didn't get much vacations throughout the year. Especially since she was the head nurse there.

This time, it was annual leave and marriage leave. That was why they could take this long.

Lin Qing He didn't prepare anything special. Just prepared many honey products for Weng Mei Jia.

Lemon honey, grapefruit honey, and passion fruit honey and the likes. It was all taken over.

And during the New Year, Lin Qing He had told Weng Mei Jia to supplement folic acid every day. She told her a lot of pregnancy preparations. Don’t know if she was already pregnant or not. After all, the time was too short. Still, the two's healthy had no problem. There was a big probability that there will be a baby will be conceived this month.

This folic acid should also be supplemented.

Since there folic acid tablets were unavailable, then eat more fruits. Weng Mei Jia ate apples every day.

Originally, the house was extremely boisterous. But now they left one after another, the entire courtyard became silent.

Zhou Xuan and He Mian went to his prospective father-in-law's house on the second day of the new year. He hadn't come back since then. What's more, his side was getting busy. They let him be and told him to take care of himself.

Zhou Qing Bai always said, "Fortunately, we gave birth to a daughter."

None of these sons can be trusted. They all flew outside once they grew up.

Lin Qing He just let out a 'Haha'. Internally, she commented, your daughter is still small. See if she will fly outside when she grows up.

Lin Qing He planned to open her studio this year and recruit a college student from the college to do the translation work during this year's graduation.

At the same time, after the bank opened again, she went over to repay a large amount of the debt. This was the debt they owed after they bought the land in the suburbs. Looking at the monthly income of the family now, they should be able to clear it up this year.

At this time, a news spread int he capital. Commercial housing's sale was beginning.

As early as 1986, there were already commercial housing for sale. But this year, it was directed to the public.

Commercial housing had been launched in the two areas. But the price wasn't very cheap. Chaoyang District cost 2,500 per square, while Haidian District cost 2,000.

If compared with the extremely expensive housing prices of later generations, the current price of commercial house was naturally not high. But with the current salary level, the price was undoubtedly expensive.

One square was more than two thousand. One hundred square was more than 200,000. Even if it was a little smaller one- seventy to eighty square, it was more than one hundred thousand.

Although it was the end of the eighties, it wasn't easy to take out hundreds of thousands at once.

However, it was clear that the most indispensable in this world was the rich. After the commercial housing was launched, the first batch of them were snatched off the market.

Gang Zi ran over to take a look. When he came back, he told about flourishing scene.

"I've heard that one group can't buy anything after queuing all night?" Third said.

"En. It's so expensive to buy and so popular." Gang Zi nodded.

It was indeed too expensive. Currently his saving wasn't small. Still, it was not enough to buy even the smallest one.

Lin Qing He naturally heard about it and saw it in the newspapers. She spoke, "Don't worry about it at the moment. You can earn your money first. There will be more in the future."

Commercial housing in this era was naturally scarce. In the first year, the price was undoubtedly high. It will be more cost-effective to buy in the next few years. There was no need to worry too much.

The capital have it. On the other side in Hai City also launched a commercial building this year. When she called Xue Mei Li for a chat, they talked about this.

"Tell to Wu Ni to live in the house. Don't worry about these for now. Buy it later." Lin Qing He said.

"It's useless to be anxious now. It's so expensive. The cheapest one is one hundred thousand and up." Xue Mei Li commented.

"Then did you buy a set for Xiao Geng?" Lin Qing He merrily asked.

"How can we afford it? It's too expensive. I'll see later. See if it will lower." Xue Mei Li said.

The advance supply of commercial housing this year undoubtedly allowed those real estate developers to see huge business opportunities. It was precisely because of this that real estate had only really started to emerge after the 1990s.

It will flourish in the future. At the same time, there will be many more choices. It won't be snatched off the market like this.

However, this commercial building got Gang Zi pumped.

He had heard about it from his little maternal aunt talk about it before. Now seeing so many people buy it this year, it was definitely memorable.


Especially when his saving wasn't that much now. He must work hard to be able to afford it.

Therefore, he hadn't had the heart to date this year. New Year only just passed. It was the off-peak season for selling clothes. So he stopped selling clothes and moved directly to his maternal grandparents'.

There was still a room at their side. He would live there and get up early every morning to make buns with his maternal aunt and maternal uncle.

After dawn, he would go out to sell the buns. The sales volume was extremely large. If he didn't come over to help make the buns, there won't be not enough goods for him to take.

Zhou Xiao Mei's figure had flourish this year. Mainly because happy heart plumped the body.

Now the bun shop's business was stable and there was a huge income every month. She can also get some dividends at the tea shop. Su Cheng, Su Xun, Su Ya, and Su Tian have good academic results. They were all promising.

The couple had a good relationship. So, she was particularly prone to gain weight.

When Zhou Xiao Mei came over, she talked about Gang Zi putting so much effort. Mother Zhou made her come over and ask if he got a match. Was such motivation because he want to let his match live a good life?

Lin Qing He amusedly responded, "Last year, he did muttered a little bit. I was thinking about finding one for him. This year, he himself told me to not find one yet. He isn't in a hurry."

"Then what's going on? To go all out like this?" Zhou Xiao Mei wondered.

"Buy a house." Lin Qing He explained: "Commercial house. It's the one that always appear in the newspaper this year."

"Tsk, that's so expensive!" Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't help but sighed. It cost more than two thousand yuan for a square. With a high salary, one can buy a square after a year without eating or drinking.

Her family’s Da Lin had read it the newspaper. Her family’s income wasn't low. Still, even with the saving, they can’t afford the smallest unit. They were short the half the price.

Lin Qing He remarked: "It is a good thing that he has this ambition. He is still young now. It's fine to be a bit tired."

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BTTS 678

Chapter 678. Too cute

Without anyone knowing, Zhou Xuan took the family household registration book. He got He Mian Mian to take her family's. Then the two quietly obtained the marriage certificate.

When He Mian Mian got the marriage certificate, she declared, "I don't care. I will keep the marriage certificate!"

"En." Zhou Xuan steadily drove the car. However, there was joy in his eyes.

After getting the marriage certificate, the two were legally recognized couples. Although the wedding hasn't been officially held, the engagement banquet had been held. It was accepted by relatives and friends.

Even so, Mother He couldn't help but criticize her daughter once: "I notice you are clinging to Zhou Xuan lately?"

"He is my fiancé. What's wrong with me sticking to him?" He Mian Mian said.

When in fact, the young couple had just started eating meat. There must be oil mixed in the honey.

"Although you are engaged, you should still pay attention. What does it look like? Staying away from home all the time?" Mother He lectured her.

"I'm already this big. Mom, don't talk about me." He Mian Mian said.

"I'm too lazy to talk about you. Still, you should pay attention to what you should pay attention to. You aren't allowed to learn from your friends, understand? No one of them is decent. If it were at our time back then..."

"I know. In your time, will definitely get educated." He Mian Mian finished her mom's words.

What kind of society was it now? She hadn't gone out to behave badly. What was wrong with doing it with her fiancé? What kind of personality did her fiance have? Although he looked handsome, he was a very conservative and serious.

He gave He Mian Mian a great sense of security. She knew that as long as she didn't do anything that would hurt Zhou Xuan in this life, he would seriously treat her well and make her happy for a lifetime.

For example, this time. He was made to have bridal chamber events in advance by her. And the very next day, he stealthily took her to get the certificate.

What's with this. Just thinking about it, He Mian Mian felt he was cute. He especially attracted her like.

Sure enough, the man she fancied at first glance was different.

Mother He didn't know that her daughter was so bold. Still, what should be reminded must be reminded. What else could she say?

In the blink of an eye, it was Chinese New Year's Eve.

Zhou Xuan had been visiting relatives and friends with Father He in the past few days as well as receiving guests at He Family’s house. But on Chinese New Year's Eve, he planned to spend it at Zhou Family's side.

As his fiancée, He Mian Mian naturally followed him.

This year’s Chinese New Year’s Eve was very boisterous. Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang had all been brought to the courtyard dwelling. Everyone came here to have a Chinese New Year’s Eve dinner.

Two big tables were set up before everyone could sit down.

The Spring Festival Gala was broadcast on the TV. The piping hot, hearty Chinese New Year’s Eve dinner was placed on the dinner table.

The children drank beverage. The women drank red wine. And the men drink Wuliangye.




Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had gave a lot of red envelopes. Father Zhou, Mother Zhou and old Wang were also surrounded by a group of children asking for red envelopes.

The Chinese New Year's Eve in 1988 was indeed very lively.

It was the evening of the Chinese New Year's Eve. Zhou Qing Bai went out to the bathroom late at night. When got back, he blurted the word 'outrageous' to Lin Qing He.

"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He had just checked all this year's account books and was about to put it away to pass the new year. Hearing him say this, she could not help but ask.

"Second sneaked back from his wife's room." Zhou Qing Bai told.

Lin Qing He looked at the time. It was almost twelve o'clock. This year, there were so many accounts. So the two of them had been flipping through it till now.

Because they had occupied lately, they didn't check it until tonight. And go through until late.

Unexpectedly, they discovered this?

Lin Qing He froze for a moment. Then she coughed dryly and spoke, "They are already engaged and are adults. So leave them alone."

They were already that old. To say nothing happened when they went back at this time, then she really didn't believe it.


But what can she say. After all, what might have happened had already happened. Fortunately, the two have an engagement.

Zhou Qing Bai didn't get involved either. He just expressed his disapproval for a bit. This person tidied up and went to sleep his own wife.

The next day was Chinese New Year's Day.

After dressing up, the whole family came to visit Father Zhou, Mother Zhou, and old Wang's side to give New Year's greeting.

After New Year's greetings, Zhou Kai took Weng Mei Jia to the shopping mall. Even when it was the New Year, the big shopping mall was open. They looked around to see if there was anything to buy.

In addition, they went to the gold shop. There were a lot of people at the gold shop. Still, Zhou Kai squeezed in and bought two gold necklaces.

They were all given to Weng Mei Jia. Weng Mei Jia gave him an amused eye-roll: "I already have so many jewelry."

"Let it be many then. It's all for you. You keep it." Zhou Kai stated.

He hadn’t bought anything for her even after getting married. Of course, he didn’t have much money. The money was in his wife’s care. But wasn’t there Third? He had opened a wine shop in partnership with his brother-in-law and their mom. During the New Year period, he made a fortune.

So he blackmailed Third and happened to be able to buy two gold necklaces for his wife.

Weng Mei Jia smilingly put it away. The two wandered around before going home.

When they got home, they saw Second, He Mian Mian, Hu Zi, and Chen Shan Shan watching TV and drinking tea.

"You're back." Hu Zi laughed.

Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia both took off their scarves and hung it up. Zhou Kai jollily said, "Hu Zi wish you a prosperous New Year."

Hu Zi merrily thanked him. As for those who prosperous or not, let's not talk about it. Being healthy and safe was enough. Of course, he makes money. There was no doubt about this.

The three young couples all sat down to drink tea and talk. Soon others came back.

Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came back with little Mi Mi. The little girl began to pull out the red envelopes as soon as she came back.

"Wow, Mi Mi is getting rich." He Mian Mian smilingly remarked.

"It's all big red envelopes." Little Mi Mi smiled sweetly at her. She remembered. She got call her Second Sister-in-law and had gave her a big red envelope.

This year, she really received a lot of red envelopes. This little girl did not refuse to whatever came her way. She would accept it if they gave it to her and wouldn't ask for one when not given.

It was because Lin Qing He had told her to tell her who gave the red envelope t. She can't not say.

Because it was necessary to give a return gift. Can't only accept but not give.

Little Mi Mi stored away the red envelopes. Then took them all back to her parents’ room, where her little cabinet was. It contained all her stuff. Her red envelopes was in it. A lot of them were accumulated.

"So cute. It makes me want to birth one." He Mian Mian remarked as she watched little Mi Mi adorably trotted away.

At this sentence, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai looked at each other. Um, it was definite. These two must have completed the bridal chamber matter in advance.

As for Zhou Xuan, he rubbed his nose when seeing his parents' reaction. The movement carried a little embarrassment.

As expected, his dad returned to the room and told his mom last night!

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BTTS 677

Chapter 677. Eldest got married, Second got engaged


At its peak, Third Brother Lin's two shops can make an income of 4,000 upwards.

In an era where 200 yuan salary was rare, what did 4,000 a month meant?

But if one look at Third Brother Lin, they can never tell that this was a rich guy.

He dressed very ordinarily and looked so tanned and thin. This impression was of a poorly-off countryman.

Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Since the money at home is there, it's a good idea to buy a good house or shop. Now you got a truck, you can hire someone to help."

Third Brother Lin nodded: "If there's a suitable one, I will buy it."
There was nothing wrong with what his elder sister said.

Lin Qing He grabbed clothes for him and told him to take a bath. She turned to Zhou Qing Bai, "My brother will definitely develop well in the future."

Zhou Qing Bai smilingly said, "He's willing to listen to you."

His wife really doted this younger brother. He was also willing to listen his elder sister's advice and follow it. Even when he didn't come to the major city, his life won't be worse off in the county city in the future.

Zhou Kai's wedding was held the next day.

Everyone gathered here in the courtyard dwelling, even Xu Sheng Qiang. The dumpling shop was temporarily closed for a day and he came here to have a wedding drink with them.

The scene was buzzing. The wedding banquet went on the from the morning to the afternoon. Only then, Eldest and Weng Mei Jia's marriage was finally settled.

After helping to clean things up and sending others home, Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia let out a breath of relief.

However, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai knew how to host. They treated the guests to the hot springs.

Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia were the only ones left at home. Weng Mei Jia was taken back to the room by Zhou Kai. He had been holding back for many years. Now he truly married his wife home, would he still act reserve?

Weng Mei Jia's face was flushed. Still, she held some expectation.

Let's not talk about the young couple who went back to the room. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai was treating the guests to a soak in the hot springs. Afterward, they found a restaurant outside to have dinner together before returning.

After returning home and hearing from Auntie Zhao and Ah Die that they retire for the day, they didn't disturb them and watched TV in the living room.

Third Brother Lin wanted to go back tomorrow.

"So soon?" Zhou Gui Lai uttered: "Maternal Uncle, it's a rare trip here. What's more, it's the end of the year. I don't dare to keep you for the New Year, but you should stay a few more days. I haven't taken you out for an explore."

He arrived yesterday afternoon. Today was the wedding. He hadn't been taken out and around yet.

"Tomorrow, stay one more day. You can go back the day after tomorrow. While Eldest Sister-in-law and the others will stay for the New Year. Ah Xiu stay too. Then go back with my eldest sister-in-law and them." Lin Qing He said.

Third Brother Lin had no objection.

Third Sister-in-law planned to go home with Third Brother Lin because on Zhou Wu Ni would be going back to Hai City to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

The mother and daughter went into the room and chatted. She was mainly concerned about Zhou Wu Ni’s life at her husband’s house.

Zhou Wu Ni reassured her. Although her mother-in-law couldn't help her much, she did not come to make trouble. Life with Jiang Heng was very good.

On the second day Zhou Gui Lai drove his uncle and the others around the capital. On the third day, Third Brother Lin, Second Sister, and Third Sister-in-law caught the ride back together.

Lin Qing He prepared a lot of good things to take back. All from the dry goods shop. Told them to take it back to replenish their body. A share for each family.

The rest stayed. They planned to spend the new year here before going back.

Naturally, this year's Chinese New Year was especially vibrant.

There was one more thing worth mentioning. Lin Qing He pulled Weng Mei Jia aside in private to tell her to not let Eldest always have his way.

Really! How many days since they married now? Mei Jia's eyebrows and eyes displayed signs of tiredness. One look and one can tell she lacked sleep.

This made Weng Mei Jia embarrassed.


She was also helpless. Her man had been engaged to her for three years and hadn't touched her. This year, they got married. He really didn't hold back.

Although she also enjoyed the benefit...

On the third day of marriage, it was time for return to bride's home.

Mother Weng looked at the young couple. There was no words the joy in her heart. Beaming, she pulled her daughter into the room to talk privately.

It was to push them to give birth to a baby earlier. After all, they have been dating for so many years. Got to take advantage of their young age. Give birth early, be finish early.

Weng Mei Jia blushed when thinking of Zhou Kai's fighting prowess and hard work every day for the past few days.

Seeing this expression, how could Mother Weng not understand. They were all experienced. She overjoyed and didn't continue anymore.

Eldest's marriage affairs were completed. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought gifts and knocked on the door of He Family's house.

They came to discuss the matter between Second and He Mian Mian. It was about time to get engaged. As for the marriage, they can take it slowing.

It went without saying He Family had been waiting a long time ago. Now the two families came together, they were delighted.


So, they picked an auspicious day. They didn’t mind about the particulars. The marriage will be set this year.

Like this, Zhou Xuan legitimately became the prospective son-in-law of He family. Being engaged and not being engaged were completely different in nature.

Now that they were engaged, the relationship between the two families had deepened.

The engagement banquet wasn't arranged at home. Instead, it was held at a restaurant outside. He Family invited some relatives and friends to come over to attend. Zhou Family also attended.

He Mian Mian had mentioned about Zhou Kai, the newly married eldest brother, to her family.

Mother He had complimented to Father He privately. This was really a young talent. He will definitely do well in the future.

Father He, who met Zhou Kai at the engagement banquet, didn't refute this. In his heart he felt that this marriage was great.


Originally, his daughter had fancy Zhou Xuan. So Father He eyed on Zhou Xuan's ability. He didn't really put much hope for Zhou Family's side.

Probably because he didn't hold any hope before, the impression during this meeting had doubled. Truly felt they were wonderful.


He had been to their house. It was better than his family’s. Maybe their family aren't worth less than his family’s. Their son was capable and motivated. In the future, Zhou Family will hold a position in the capital.

After the engagement, both families were in delight. However. Zhou Xuan was a bit distressed.

Because his little delicate wife got worse after the engagement. And because he couldn't hold back one time, ... they completed the bridal chamber ritual in advance.

Due to this, Zhou Xuan was very upset. While, He Mian Mian was extremely happy.

This lady was a completely different type from Weng Mei Jia. She was eager to put her affection into action. Now she and Zhou Xuan were engaged couples, there was nothing wrong with having bridal chamber matters in advance.

This was a new era. Not the time in the past.

Of course, others didn't know about these two's matter. If they found out, Mother He and Lin Qing He will give them a round of lecture to both He Mian Mian and Zhou Xuan.

Zhou Xuan was Zhou Xuan. Now they just have an engagement. Since she was already his, he can't express nothing.

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ESWHYMY 14

Chapter 14. Autumn Harvest

Because Yue Family spent a lot of money, they gritted their teeth and spent some money to hire two short-term laborers to help as there were 30 mu of grain waiting to be harvested at home.

Maybe Heaven knew that the farmers were going to have autumn harvest, it gave face and provided enough sunshine. In the cool autumn morning, the white light climbed over the eastern hillside. Every household in Cuifeng Village had already brought their families with farming equipment in hand to the fields outside the village.

There were few idle months for the farming family. The children of the farm family matured early. Four or five-year-old children were walking a little slowly behind the adults. They carried basket to the field to pick up the ears of rice. A small child can pick up half a jin of rice ears in a day. For people who were already short of food, it was more or less an income.

In the early years, because the family was in good condition, Yue Da Fu didn't care about this bit of ​​food. What's more, using some grain to earn a good reputation was profitable. So he didn't stop the children in the village from going to his own fields to pick them up.

Old Mrs. Chen had always felt heartaches about these bits grain. But in the past, because of Yue Da Fu's adhering to his word personality, she could only grit her teeth and endure it. But now that almost all of their family's asset had been hollowed out, old Mrs. Chen wished to break a copper coin into eight pieces to use. How could she be willing to let other pick their own field's grain?

Therefore, she prepared baskets for sisters You Zhu, You Ling, and You Luo early in the morning that day. Her sinister eyes scanned the three of them and threateningly scared them: "If you don't fill up the baskets today, forget about eating tonight!"
You Jin and You Yin were part of the main force that do the cutting in the fields. Old Mrs. Chen sternly glared at them before twisting her butt around to fill a gourd full of water for Yue Da Fu.

You Bao was almost drowned in a bucket by old Mrs. Chen's when she was born. Although she was rescued later, her body was still damaged. On the other hand, You Zhu was stronger and didn't sustain any root illness. Therefore, You Jin begged Old Mrs. Chen for You Bao to stay at home to take care of Little Ninth. You Bao also needed to assist Mrs. Chen on making lunch. While the three sisters who were assigned to picking up rice ears had to carry baskets and hurriedly followed behind You Jin to work in the field.

At this time, the sun had yet to fully come out. The autumn wind carried a hint of chill, which didn't feel uncomfortable when it blew on people. On the contrary, it blew away the sleepiness from getting up early. You Jin became much more energetic and brought her three younger sisters into the field. She warned again: "Don't snatch with other children, understand? You Zhu, you are the elder sister, you must take good care of You Ling and You Luo. You can't let your sisters go to the river, understand?"

You Zhu nodded seriously: "Third Elder Sister, I will take good care of Little Seventh and Little Eighth."
Although You Zhu was only seven years this year, she had been picking up rice ear with a basket since she was five years old. While, this year was Little Seventh and Little Eighth's first time. You Jin can't help but worry about it.

After You Jin watched You Ling and You Luo obediently follow You Zhu in looking for ears of rice in the already cut field, she temporarily felt relieved. She grabbed the sickle and walked to You Yin's side, where half a row of rice were already cut. The two sisters stood together and bent down with pursed lips. They cut the rice without saying a word.

The sun climbed over the hillside. It didn't take long to go from a small sun that glowed softly like a duck's egg to a scorching hot sun. Only an hour after the sun came out, the people who were harvesting rice in the fields were already sweating like rain.

Squinting her eyes at the sun that wasn't far from the hill at the east, You Jin wiped the sweat dripping from her forehead with the sleeves of her white-washed coarse clothes and swallowed hard. Then she looked over at the three younger sisters who were still picking up rice ears not far away. She buried her head in cutting rice again.

You Jin had been taking all kind of work at Yue's house since she was a child. Right now, it hadn't reached the hottest time. It was within her tolerance range. On the other hand, You Yin, who had already fallen behind You Jin, couldn't bear it. Originally bent over to cut rice her, suddenly sat down. She whisperingly cried out, "Third Elder Sister..."

You Jin, who was still cutting the rice, heard the feeble voice and hurriedly looked back. It turned out that You Yin, who became dizzy from the poisonous sun, had already slumped on the ground and called out to her weakly.

You Jin put down the sickle in her hand at once, walked to You Yin in two steps instead of three steps. She carried her on her back and headed to the root of the old locust tree by the field before putting her down. You Jin took out the gourd of water she carried with in the early morning and urged You Yin to take a few sips of water. She wiped the sweat off You Yin's withered little face: "You Yin, are you alright?"

Out of the daughters in Yue Family, only You Jin didn't get abused by old Mrs. Chen when she was born because she was the eldest and the fact that Yue Chang Lu had waited for two years before expecting the first child. Although she was thin, she was much sturdier when compared to the several younger sisters.

You Yin was completely out of strength. She leaned against the old locust tree and gradually regained her breath in the shade. Showing a weak smile, she spoke: "Third Elder Sister, I'm fine. I'll rest for a while. Quickly go harvest the rice!"
You Yin was afraid that Father will see Third Elder Sister accompany her and come over here to scold her.

When You Jin saw her like this, she knew that she must be suffering from heat stroke. You Jin knew that what You Yin said made sense. If the rice area that was assigned to her and You Yin weren't cut today, there will be no meal tonight. She responded, "Then you have a good rest here. If you are dizzy, don't walk around and drink more water."
Then she went back to the field and continued to cut rice.

On the other side of the field, ​​Yue Da Fu saw the situation on You Jin's side from a distance. Although he didn't say anything, he glanced over and expressed his dissatisfaction just right. Yue Chang Lu had developed a sensitive and irritable temperament over the years. He noticed his father's strangeness and followed Yue Da Fu's line of sight. It turned out that two money-wasting things were slacking and hiding under the tree to enjoy the shade. Immediately, he wanted to go over to teach the two money-wasting things a lesson.

"What are you doing, old Second!" Yue Da Fu didn't feel bad for his two worthless granddaughters. He was just afraid that his son would teach his children outside and let the villagers see a joke: "There are people everywhere, coming and going. Don't mess around!"

Yue Chang Lu naturally understood what his father meant and gloomily nodded: "Father, I'm just going for a drink."

Seeing that he understood what he meant, Yue Da Fu stopped talking.

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On the other side, Yue You Yin had only rested for less than a quarter of an hour and Yue Chang Lu came over with a gloomy face. In fact, Yue Chang Lu wasn't originally bad-looking. He was naughty when he was eight-nine years old and accidentally made a long incision from inch from the brow to the direction of his ear. His look was disfigured. Because of this, Yue Chang Lu's aura became more and more dark. His gloomy face gave a little scary vibe all day. So later, when he sought marriage, the matches with a few potential family failed. Later, old Mrs. Chen saw Mrs. Su and felt her appearance was still proper. So she spent one liang silvers as a betrothal gift to "buy" Mrs. Su from her uncle's hand. Like this, Yue Chang Lu can be considered as settling down.

Yue Chang Lu managed to marry a wife with bright eyes and bright teeth. In addition, Mrs. Su had life in her eyes and her hands worked diligently. Old Mrs. Chen was satisfied with her when they first got married. The young couple lived very a fulfilling and happy life. But two years later, the sister-in-law who entered the door of Su Family later had already given birth, while Mrs. Su's belly had no movement. Old Mrs. Chen's face became more and more ugly. The gloom that had disappeared came back again.

It wasn't until the third year of marriage that good news came out of Mrs. Su's stomach. Then she gave birth to You Jin. At that time, Yue Chang Lu felt that as long as his wife could give birth, he could give birth to a son sooner or later, so he still liked You Jin. But in the past few years, Mrs. Su Shi's belly has swelled and deflated, deflated and swelled. She gave birth seven daughters one after another in six pregnancy. But still no son. Old Mrs. Chen's expression was getting worst year by year. Yue Chang Lu's temper was getting worse year by year. After Mrs. Su gave birth to the twins, Yue Zhu and You Bao, Yue Chang Lu started domestic violence against Mrs. Su and developed up to now. As long as something went wrong or received angry outside, he will either beat Mrs. Su or the few daughters when he came back.

Therefore, when You Yin saw her father walking towards her with a dark face, she involuntarily shrank before timidly greeted, "Father."

Yue Chang Lu picked up the gourd prepared for them by old Mrs. Chen from under the old locust tree and first gulped a few sips of water. Then he covered the gourd, slammed it on You Yin, and scolded in a hushed voice: "Only knock to eat or slack off every day! If you don’t work, believe it or not, I will beat you to death!”

Although Young Yin was on guard, she still didn't dare to resist when Yue Chang Lu smashed it over. The gourd hit her thigh and You Yin immediately teared up from pain. But she didn't dare to say anything. Trembling, she supported herself with the old locust tree and stood up. Then she limped back to the edge of the field where she had just cut the rice. Seeing that her father didn't notice, she reached out and wiped the tears from her face.

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BTTS 676

Chapter 676. All arrived


Third drove Xue Mei Li and the others to the house. Lin Qing He asked, "Why didn't Xiao Yu come?"

"That girl had a fever the day before yesterday. She got better yesterday. I sent her to her grandparents. She wanted to come, but I didn't let her." Xue Mei Li merrily explained.

Jiang Geng, who was next to him, immediately introduced her: "Mom, this is Eldest Brother."

Zhou Kai smiled at Xue Mei Li and called Auntie Xue.

This was the first time Xue Mei Li saw Zhou Kai. She was really envious and remarked, "Your mom is so capable. She has trained you all to become talents."

"Then Xiao Geng is also a talent." Lin Qing He jollily responded.

"My godmother admires me. My mom either beats me or beats me." Jiang Geng helplessly commented.

"You deserve beating." Xue Mei Li amusedly scolded. Then she turned to Zhou Wu Ni: "Did you tell your fourth aunt the good news?"

"Good news?" Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Wu Ni.

Zhou Wu Ni felt shy and told: "The day before yesterday, I wasn't feeling well. I went to the hospital for an examination. The doctor said I was pregnant for almost a month."

It had been almost half a year since she got married in the summer. She really didn't plan to have children so soon.

She had discussed it with Jiang Heng and so plan to talk about it later. After all, she was going to teach and Jiang Heng was focused on selling tea. They were very busy. How can they have free time?

They haven't gotten pregnant for half a year. Third Sister-in-law had made a few calls for this matter. She wanted her to give birth earlier. Why do give birth later?

However, Zhou Wu Ni didn't take it seriously. But the unexpected happened. Last month, the contraception was used up. It was just one time. The next day, they went to the hospital to get it.

Still it was impartial. She became pregnant.

"This is really double happiness in the family." Lin Qing He immediately uttered in joy.

"When the child is born, I don't know how to mind it." Zhou Wu Ni expressed her slight worry.

Both of them were working people. How long can they take a vacation?

She was pregnant now. Counting the time, it will probably be born around September and October next year. She will definitely not be able to teach by that time.

"Next year if the belly is still small, you can continue to work. When the summer vacation comes, the belly will be bigger. You can take a break for one semester. When school starts the next year and the baby isn't small, you can ask your mother-in-law to help. Or leave it at your grandparent's side." Xue Mei Li suggested.

"Our grandparents are that old." Zhou Wu Ni hesitated.

"They're not too old. Just buy a stroller. They can push it out often. It's not too hard. If they're tired, they can take it to my side. I'll help mind it for you." Xue Mei Li assured.

Zhou Wu Ni got a mother-in-law above her. Not only did she live a bit far away from their home, there were still many people at that home. It was far better at their house.

"Thank you, Second Aunt." Zhou Wu Ni smiled.

Xue Mei Li jollily grinned: "I got not much to do at home, Xiao Geng came here to study. Xiao Yu also has to go to school. It's a good idea that you birth one for me to pass the time."

"Minding a child isn't easy. Since you are willing to help them two young people, they will remember this kindness." Lin Qing He remarked.

Xue Mei Li smiled: "What is there to remember? They are all children of Jiang Family. I am also become Second Grandmother."

Still, this favor must be remembered.

Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law and the group arrived in the afternoon. Seeing that they hadn’t called at two o’clock, Lin Qing He estimated that it should about time. There were only those few train. There were numbers. She simply sent Third and the boys over. In total, three cars.

After waiting for almost half an hour, they waited for their arrival.

They came in great force and everyone was brought to the courtyard dwelling. The whole courtyard dwelling suddenly became lively.

After Lin Qing He saw the group, she immediately called the village chief's house and asked the village chief to inform Zhou Da Ni's man that they were all here and also call Third Brother to let him know.

Only then, she began to entertain these guests from afar.

There were a lot of people. Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law had been invited by Wang Yuan to live at their side. The rooms had been cleaned up a long time ago.

The kindness of the son-in-law was really difficult refuse. Eldest Sister-in-law couple planned to go there.

The rest will stay at this home.

"Fourth Aunt, is this the capital's courtyard dwelling that's written in our book?" Zhou Wang, the youngest son of Eldest Sister-in-law, came here for the first time. He was really shocked to see this large courtyard.

This yard was too big. It took a lot of time to see it all!

"This is a courtyard dwelling. You can walk around by yourself." Lin Qing He smiled.

"I'm afraid I will get lost." Zhou Wang told the truth.

Lin Qing He laughed: "Won't get lost. The route isn't complicated."

"Such a big yard, I'm worried about getting lost just by looking at it." Third Brother Lin jollily added.


He originally thought that his home in the county city wasn't small. Now he saw his elder sister’s courtyard, he knew what a big courtyard was. It was really magnificent.


Lin Xiu got up and said, "Let's go. I'll take you around, Dad. I'm familiar with it."

"Go." Lin Qing He ushered.

It wasn't just Third Brother Lin. Zhou Wang, Eldest Sister-in-law, ad others all followed suit for a stroll. They haven't seen it when they moved in this year.

"If this big yard is placed in our county city, it will cost a lot of money. What's more, this is in a major city. It should costs one hundred thousand up, right?" Eldest Sister-in-law couldn't help but exclaimed while observing.

Third Brother Lin just smiled and didn't say anything. However, he didn't think that this big courtyard could be bought for 100,000 yuan. Take his house. Currently, without twelve to thirteen thousand, it may not be possible to buy it.

Not to mention such a big property in the capital.

After strolling around, they went back to the house. It was really cold outside.

Lin Qing He told them all to take a bath to freshen up.

She also prepared the layer clothes and the likes for each of them. They just need to change the inner wears. Don't need to change anything else in the cold weather.

The giant procession all went to the bathhouse to take a shower.

Third Brother Lin stayed at home to wash. In fact, he just wanted to talk to his elder sister. Lin Qing He smiled and chatted, "I heard Third Sister-in-law say that you bought a truck this year?"

Third Brother Lin grinned and nodded: "I was thinking since I have some savings and that location of the shop is good. It just happened to be re-transferred, so I bought it."

Then he opened two shops. To supply goods from the two shops, he had to change the vehicle.

So he spent money to learn to drive. After getting his license, he bought a truck from the provincial city and returned.

So it was a shop and a truck. Like this, the savings at home have shrunk. The two shops was great at making money.

Entering December, it was the off-season. The business was relatively average. There weren't so many things to sell. While in the summer peak season, all kinds of fruits and vegetables were on the market. That was truly a bountiful harvest season.

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AKIT7 34

Chapter 34

Old woman Fang's waist was sprained and it was still very serious. The sound of slaughtered pigs kept sounding all the way.

Some people felt that old woman Fang deserved it!

That mouth was so stinky. Da Qiao didn't give her water, so she cursed her to get struck by lightning. Look, the Heaven can't stand it anymore!

A married woman named Xing Hua spun her pair of upturned eyes and made a snide remark: "Don't you think it's strange. Both Fang Xiao Juan and old woman Fang's mishap only happened after they encountered Da Qiao. Tsk tsk tsk. That Da Qiao is really evil. Whoever gets close to her gets unlucky!"

Liu Cui Hua spat: "It was me who beat Fang Xiao Juan. I was present when old woman Fang had an accident. You might as well say I was the who brought them misfortune!"

A few women nodded one after another: "We were all there at the time. Nothing happened to us."

Xing Hua gritted her teeth angrily.

She didn't really want to target Da Qiao.

Back then, she was interested in Qiao Zhen Min. While Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't like her. Later, when Qiao Zhen Min married that ugly woman, Chen Qiao Qiao, her dissatisfaction grew in her heart.

It was just that she didn't dare to go head on against Liu Cui Hua.

If she offended Wang Family, her mother-in-law would beat her with a rolling pin until she couldn't get out of bed for three days and three nights!

She turned around with a harrumph. She raised her hoe and smashed it down against a piece of soil. The soil was smashed open. But the hoe's force didn't stop there and smashed its head on her foot.

"Ouch!" She screamed in pain and looked down. Immediately, she yelled out like the way old woman Fang did, "Blood! My foot is bleeding!"

Everyone looked over.

Aiya, this is shocking. The blood dyed the cloth shoes red in just a moment.

Still, it serve her right. Just loosen the soil! Why did she use that much force?

One just got hurt and left. Now another!

After Wang Shui Sheng found out, his face stunk like a stinky ditch.

Da Qiao saw that her grandma got injured, but she wasn't worried about her. To her, old woman Fang was no different from a stranger.

Qiao Xiu Zhi heard that something had happened at this from a distance. When she saw Da Qiao coming over, she scanned her and spoke, "Why are you delivering the water? Where is your cousins?"

Da Qiao handed over the kettle and said softly, "I want to come here myself. I haven't seen Grandfather and Grandmother for a long time. I miss you."

Spring ploughing was too laborious. She was afraid that her grandfather and grandmother would not be able to bear it. So she threw jade beads into the water they were drinking these days.

The fair and tender little dumpling stared at you like a pair of doe like eyes as she said sweetly that she missed you. Who can stand it?

Qiao Xiu Zhi's heart softened. She took off the straw hat on her head and used it as a fan on her while saying, "The water has been brought here. You can go back quickly. Don't come out at noon in the future. Let your elder cousin brother deliver the water. "

When the people around heard this, they all felt that Qiao Xiu Zhi was really a weird person.

An Ping was the only grandson in Qiao Family. Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't dote her grandson, but instead, she doted her granddaughter. No wonder Zhen Guo's wife was full of grievances.

Da Qiao softly agreed. After thinking about it, she tilted her head and said, "Grandfather, Grandmother, I'll go back and cook green mung bean soup for you. Drink it after you get off work!"

Qiao Xiu Zhi frowned: "You are still young, don't go to the kitchen alone. Go back and let your eldest aunt cook."

In Qiao Xiu Zhi's view it was natural to let Wan Chun Ju do some housework as she didn't go to work in the fields because of morning sickness and stayed at home every day.

But when Wan Chun Ju found out, she was extremely upset.

Wan Chun Ju felt that Da Qiao was too chicken sly. Da Qiao pleased her in-laws, while it was her who do the job!

That kid was so cunning at a young age. What will she be like once she grow up?

Thinking how her in-laws pampered treated that kid like a precious during this time, she felt as uncomfortable like her flesh had been cut.

The more she looked at Da Qiao, the more she became unpleasant to the eye: "Eat, eat, eat! Only know to eat! You come to our house all day to eat and drink for free. Don't you know what's the situation is like at home?"

Da Qiao was stunned about getting scolded and felt a little aggrieved in her heart: "I didn't eat for free. I helped my grandfather and grandmother do chores!"

In addition to coming over to learning things from her grandparents, she also helped with some housework. Such as sweeping the floor, cleaning the chicken coop, and going to the private garden to help catch insects.

Wan Chun Ju sneered: "Just that little work. Do you think we can't do it without you?"

She had two daughters. And Chen Qiao Qiao was at home. Who can't do it?

On the contrary, Qiao Zhen Jun and Da Qiao came here from time to time to cheat food and drink, Shameless!

She had lived for 30 years and had only heard about family separation. Not about family reuniting. Although her mother-in-law never mentioned bringing Qiao Zhen Jun back to the family, what was the difference between this situation and family reuniting?

In addition to Qiao Zhen Jun, there was also Qiao Hong Xia. What kind of Qiao!

Who didn't have any conflict with each other in their marriage? The anger will pass after a while. Her man came every day, but Qiao Hong Xia remained cold-hearted and refused to go back.

Don't Qiao Hong Xia need to eat or drink when she came back?

And her stupid son ran after Da Qiao every day. It was really annoying!

A swarm of giant locusts!

The more she thought about it in the kitchen alone, the more angrier she became. She was banging and slamming as did her work. It sounded like a ping-pong match.

When Qiao Dong Ying heard it, she couldn't help but curled her lips, "What's up with Mom again?"

Everyone was living a good life, while she was grumbling every day. If it was up to her, her grandmother should teach her a good lesson!

Qiao Dong He saw her commenting her mom like this and felt it wasn't good if someone else heard her. So she hit her once and lectured, "Don't talk nonsense!"

Although Qiao Dong Ying was not afraid of what others said, she still listened to her elder sister's words. She greeted Da Qiao: "That little cutie over there, do you want to go pick wild vegetables with us?"

Da Qiao was gloomy after being scolded. Hearing what her elder cousin sister's words, she quickly nodded her head like a pecking chick, "Little Cutie want to go!"

On the side, Little Yi Ming heard this. He raised his paws and declared in his baby voice, "Little cutie's little brother, Little Little Cutie also want to go!"

Qiao Dong Ying: "..."

Why are her younger siblings so thick cheek?

Qiao Dong He took in how her younger sister was choked into speechlessness and burst into laughter.

So each person went out with a basket.

Before going out, Qiao Dong He had specially asked their youngest cousin sister, Qiao Dong Wan, if she wanted to go with everyone.

Qiao Dong Wan squatted under an old tree. With a big head and a small body, her eyes fixed on the ants on the ground. Motionless.

Qiao Dong He asked a few times. Still, Qiao Dong Wan never looked up at her. Nor did she look at anyone else.

A long time after walking out of Qiao's old house, Qiao Dong Ying rubbed her nose and spoke, "Elder Sister, do you think little Wan'er is a little odd?"

Qiao Dong He naturally had the same feel.

Youngest Cousin Sister was four years old. Generally, children at this age loved to cry and laugh. Quite lively. But little Wan'er was different from all children.

Since coming back, little Wan'er had never played with anyone. And they rarely heard her speak. If they hadn't heard her cry before, they would have thought she was a mute!

She often squatted under the tree alone and watched the ants move home. If someone hadn't called her, she could stay still all day.

They had seen quiet children, but they always felt that little Wan'er was a little different.

Take little Yi Ming as an example. Although his brain was burned silly and can't remember things, his personality had no problem. Especially when he liked to follow his elder sister Nian Nian like a little tail.

Unable to think of a reason, the two sisters had no choice but to not ponder about it.

Wan Chun Ju was fuming for half a day and noticed that no one came over to help her out. They had all ran away. This made her anger burn more.

She dumped the firewood into the earthen stove with strength. Unexpectedly, her aim was terrible. The firewood bounced back on the stove and hit her forehead.

"Ouch!" Wan Chun Ju gasped in pain. Her forehead throbbed.

She ran back to the room and looked in the mirror. F***, there was a big swollen lump!

So infuriating!

Day by day, nothing was going smoothly!

...

Spring flowers will bloom.

The weather was getting warmer day by day. Wild vegetables and flowers were growing in the forest. There were many children picking wild vegetables like them.

When others saw Qiao Family's children, they couldn't help but stare at Da Qiao.

Children in the countryside ran around all over the mountains and fields. Their skin was usually not very fair. However, Da Qiao seem to be so fair that she can shine. Standing between her two elder cousin sisters ​​and a younger cousin brother, she was so white that she stood out!

It was as if a white steamed bun was suddenly placed in a pile of black wheat buns. People can notice even when they didn't want to.

When Da Qiao saw that everyone was looking at her, she was not angry. She revealed a sweet smile to others.

Everyone saw how cute and pretty she was smiling, they couldn't help but return a smile at her.

Of course, some children remembered their family's orders and stayed away from Da Qiao in fear of being contaminated by her bad luck.

After walking for a while, a lot of wild vegetables and mushrooms have been collected in the basket.

Suddenly Qiao Dong Ying nudged Da Qiao's hand and said, "Little Cutie, look. Not Cute also came to pick wild vegetables!"

Not Cute?

Hearing this name, Da Qiao was paused for a moment. When she looked up, she realized that her elder cousin sister was talking about her younger sister, Xiao Qiao.

Like her grandmother, Qiao Dong Ying disliked this cousin, Xiao Qiao very much.

Xiao Qiao's sly minds was like a hornet's nest. Wasn't she afraid of thinking too much and not be able to grow taller in the future?

As soon as Second Uncle was paralyzed, Xiao Qiao immediately followed Fang Xiao Juan back to Fang's house and later remarried with Fang Xiao Juan. It was heard that she had already called Wang Xin Sheng 'Dad'!

But now, it seem that going to Wang's house wasn't as good as she imagined. Xiao Qiao didn't have to do any work back at Qiao's house. But now she had to pick wild vegetables with everyone.

Tsk tsk!

Xiao Qiao also noticed Qiao Family group. Her face inflamed and her heart became irritable again.

As Qiao Dong Ying guessed, her life in Wang Family wasn't easy.

If Wang Family hadn't split, her mom and her can slack off. But now that the family had split, they had to do their own housework by themselves.

At this time, her mom half-miscarried due to Liu Cui Hua. After returning from the clinic, she had been lying on the bed and never got off. The chores at home automatically fell on her shoulder!

Laundry, cooking, sweeping the floor, feeding the chickens, washing dishes and pots, and serving her mom. She did everything!

In just a few days, her hands became a lot coarser!

She didn't want to do these things either. But if she didn't, she and her mom can only drink the northwest wind!

Old Madam Wang doted for Wang Xin Sheng and told him to go to her side every day to eat. As for the daughter-in-law, Fang Xiao Juan and the baggage, Xiao Qiao, she didn't even give them a glance.

Fang Xiao Juan and Xiao Qiao were so angry that there was nearly double blood vomit!

Life now was completely different from what she imagined before!

Originally, she wanted her mom to marry into Wang Family to eat and drink heartily. Unexpectedly, her mom offended all Wang Family before entering the door!

Now Wang Family unanimously ignored them mother and daughter. Although Wang Xin Sheng will become the first ten thousand household in the future, she still found it too difficult!

It was all Da Qiao's fault. If she hadn't stole their luck, how would they have ended up like this?

Thinking of this, she hurriedly turned and left.

Although she was the heroine of great luck, she was still too little. So she should stay away from the calamity, Da Qiao!

Da Qiao was about to open her mouth to greet her younger sister when her younger sister gave a glance before turning away.

Wait, she wasn't giving her a glance. She was glaring at her.

Da Qiao found it a little perplexing.

Qiao Dong Ying noticed that she was in a daze and thought she was sad because of Xiao Qiao. Qiao Dong Ying put a hand on her shoulder and urged, "Enough, don't frown. If you continue on, I'll call you Old Cutie!"

Old Cutie?

That can't do!

Dumpling Da Qiao turned pale with fright and quickly said in a baby-ish voice, "Second Elder Cousin Sister, don't call me Old Cutie. I'm Little Cutie. I won't frown anymore."

Qiao Dong Ying gritted her teeth: "Come on. I wont call you Old Cutie. Dont always call me Second Elder Cousin Sister! It makes always feel like Im very two."

Da Qiao tilted her head and said softly, "Then what do I call you, Second Elder Cousin Sister?"

Qiao Dong Ying: "..."

"Pfft..."

Qiao Dong He couldn't help but chuckle again.

She felt that Younger Sister Da Qiao was simply adorable.

Qiao Dong Ying reached out and pinched Da Qiao's face. Gritting her teeth, she pushed out, "Call me Elder Sister Ying from now on!"

This Sister Ying addressment was leaking with domineering attitude. As if one could see a future badass sister was slowly forming.

Alright then. Elder Sister Ying it was then. It didn't matter to Da Qiao how she should address her.

On the side, little Yi Ming frowned. He immersed himself in a very serious question.

If Nian Nian's sister becomes Old Cutie, wouldn't he become Old Old Cutie?

Grandma Cutie?

It... sounded a little weird?

After picking two baskets of wild vegetables, everyone was ready to go back. However, at this moment, little Yi Ming was suddenly attracted by a butterfly and ran after the butterfly.

"Butterfly, don't run!" Little Yi Ming found the butterfly very pretty. He wanted to grab it and give it to Elder Sister Nian Nian.

It gave Qiao Dong He a scare. She hurriedly shouted: "Little Yi Ming, don't chase. Be careful of falling!"

The few shouted and chased after him.

Once they breathlessly caught up with little Yi Ming, they looked up and found that they didn't recognize the surrounding scenery.

"Dong Ying, we seem to be lost." Qiao Dong He frowned.

Qiao Dong Ying glanced around and replied, "Let's go in one direction first. If that doesn't work, we will go back the same way we came from. There's only four directions, north, west, south, and east. One of those direction will take us out."

Da Qiao looked at her with admiration: "Elder Sister Ying, you are amazing!"

Little Yi Ming clapped his little paws: "Elder Sister Ying is amazing! Elder Sister Ying is amazing!"

Qiao Dong Ying pinched his face and grudgingly remarked: "You little tail, how dare you laugh? If it wasn't for you, how could everyone get lost?"

Little Yi Ming wasn't angry when he was pinched. Instead, he brought the captured butterfly to his elder sister Nian Nian and said, "Elder Sister Nian Nian, little Yi Ming give you this."

The butterfly had brilliant blue wings. It was really beautiful. But it was a pity that little Yi Ming killed it.

Qiao Dong Ying was slightly jealous: "Really a heartless thing. Only have your elder sister Nian Nian in your eyes!"

Surprisingly, little Yi Ming heard her words and thought about it for a while. He heavily nodded his little head: "En, little Yi Ming only has Elder Sister Nian Nian in my eyes. Heartless."

"Pfft..."

This time even Qiao Dong Ying couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Da Qiao suddenly pointed to their right and called out, "Elder Cousin Sister, look. That flower looks so strange. It's like a fan?"

Qiao Dong He and Qiao Dong Ying looked over and found a brown plant growing between the two stones.

The plant was half of Da Qiao's height. The top stretched out like an open fan. On the surface, was a cloud-like appearance. It looked very strange.


Qiao Dong He blinked her long eyelashes and said, "What kind of plant is this? I've never seen it before."

Qiao Dong Ying frowned. After a moment of silence, she spoke, "This looks a bit like Ganoderma lucidum. But the Ganoderma lucidum I've seen before is very small. Only the size of a palm. This one is too big."

Da Qiao said softly, "Elder Sister Ying, could this be Ganoderma lucidum, but it has grown up."

Qiao Dong Ying's eyes lit up: "Yes. A grown up Ganoderma lucidum! Little Cutie, you are so smart!"

Da Qiao's face flushed, and her eyes shone bright. Hearing her elder cousin sister's praise, her little chest deliberately puffed out.

Little Yi Ming followed suit and straightened up his chest. Seeing this, Qiao Dong He was sucker-punched by cuteness until her face was completely bloody.

Younger brother and sister were too cute. What to do?

Qiao Dong Ying saw her elder sister's gawking face and bumped her with her elbow: "Elder Sister, shall we bring that thing back?"

Qiao Dong He came back to her senses and wondered, "It's not easy to do that, right?"

They can't dig without tools.

Qiao Dong Ying pondered about it and finally insisted on bringing it back: "Give it a go. Maybe it'll sell."

At this, Qiao Dong He's eyes flashed a gleam of light and excitedly said: "Why didn't you tell me earlier that it can sell money? Hurry, let's get moving!"

No conditions to, then have to create the conditions!

Qiao Dong Ying: "..."

Why didn't she notice that her sister was a money grubber before?

The two sisters took action just like that.

Qiao Dong Ying deliberately found two relatively thick wooden sticks and the two worked together to excavate the soil next to the stone.

Ganoderma lucidum was easy to pick, but the Ganoderma lucidum happened to be stuck between two stones. If the stones weren't removed, it was difficult to completely pick the Ganoderma lucidum.

Don't know how long they dug, but the two's hands were tired from digging. Still, they couldn't budge the stone.

Seeing how tired her cousin sisters were, Da Qiao suggested in her soft voice, "Elder Cousin Sister, let me dig."

Qiao Dong He waved her hand: "No, you are still young. Just watch little Yi Ming by the side."

Da Qiao whispered: "I am very small, but I am very strong!"

Qiao Dong He didn't take her words to heart. Simply treating it as saying childish words.

While Qiao Dong Ying considered it and told her elder sister, "Elder Sister, let her try."

She remembered that her little cousin sister had been doing housework since she was three years old. Once, she saw her holding a pot of clothes without flushing face nor panting. She wasn't very big at that time, so she didn't think much about it.

Now that she thought about it, little cousin sister might have supernatural strength like her grandmother!

Although Qiao Dong He was the older sister, she was more like a younger sister when she was with Qiao Dong Ying.

So when she heard her younger sister's words, she hesitated for a moment before handing the stick over, "Then be careful. Don't hurt yourself, understand?"

"Understood." Da Qiao softly replied. She accepted the wooden stick and digging loudly.
Qiao Dong He's eyes fell to the ground.

Did this little cousin sister eating a strength elixir?

How can a small dumpling be so powerful?

A short while later, Da Qiao dug out the two stones. Qiao Dong Ying carefully picked the Ganoderma lucidum.

Qiao Dong He had already poured out the wild vegetable in the basket and wanted her younger sister to put the plant in.

It was a pity that the plant was too big to fit in the basket!

"What now?" Qiao Dong He asked with a frown.

Qiao Dong Ying made a decisive decision, took off the padded jacket on her body, and wrapped the jacket around the plant: "Let's go. Let's go back."

Don't know if they were lucky or if Qiao Dong Ying had a good sense of direction, they didn't walk in the woods for too long before they walked out.

However, it was already midnoon when they got out. The other children had already gone home for a meal.

It was spring ploughing now. The villagers will get food at noon. Which was convenient for Da Qiao and the others. They didn't encounter many people along the way.

Occasionally, a few people looked over. The two sisters, Qiao Dong He and Qiao Dong Ying immediately blocked Da Qiao, who was holding the plant, with their height.

The adults saw that the two sisters were carrying baskets each and guessed that they had went to pick wild vegetables. They didn't ask any questions, but only reminded: "Your grandmother was looking for you just now. Hurry back now!"

Qiao Dong He replied, "I know Auntie. We'll go back now."

Back to Qiao's old house.

When Wan Chun Ju saw them, she rushed up with a dark face and scolded: "You girls. It's enough that you lazy around and don't help me with the work. You still run out for so long. Don't you know that the family is waiting for you to eat?"

Qiao Dong Ying raised her head and thought of rebuking back. But when she saw the bulging bump on her mother's head, she couldn't help but laugh.

Wan Chun Ju was steaming from embarrassment: "You damn brat, what are you laughing at?"

Behind her, Qiao Zhen Guo merrily jabbed, "Wife, your head is swollen like an old birthday star. Everyone wants to laugh when they see it."

Wan Chun Ju: "..."

Simply pissing her off!

She was hit on the head by a firewood stick. In order to reduce the swelling, she immediately rubbed the swollen area with lard and had rubbed it hard for a long time.

For some unknown reason, the more she rubbed, the bigger it got!

At first it looked like a small egg, but now it was completely swollen into a small steamed bun!

What was even more infuriating was that when her man came back, he laughed like a hyena in her face, instead of feeling bad for her!
Chen Qiao Qiao, who had been black-faced for a few days because of being assigned to raise pigs, felt a lot better when she saw Wan Chun Ju being scolded by her man again.

Qiao Xiu Zhi came over and asked, "Why have you been gone for so long? Have you encountered something?"

"Grandmother, we found something good in the woods!"

Qiao Dong Ying looked at her grandmother with admiration on her face. Thinking that her grandmother was insightful. Unlike her mom, who scolded people indiscriminately upon return!

Wan Chun Ju pouted: "What good things can be found in the woods!"

Even if there were good things, they would have been dug up long ago. How can it wait for a few of kids?

Qiao Xiu Zhi ignored the idiotic eldest daughter-in-law: "What have you dug up? Show it to everyone."

Da Qiao emerged from behind the two cousin sisters ​​and put the clothe-wrapped plant she was holding on the ground: "Grandmother, it's something like a fan!"

Wan Chun Ju recognized at a glance that it was Qiao Dong Ying's clothes and immediately became exploded: "You wasteful brat! You use good clothes to wrap things. What capability!"

As she said that, she moved to pull Qiao Dong Ying's ears. However, was stopped by Qiao Xiu Zhi's gaze: "Shut up!"

Wan Chun Ju: …

Why scold her alone?

Qiao Xiu Zhi squatted down and opened her clothes carefully.

The others looked over and revealed a perplex expression.

Wan Chun Ju pouted and muttered, "What kind of broken thing did you pick up!"

Xue Chuan leaned over to take a look. Immediately, he became a little excited: "This is Mount Tai Ganoderma lucidum! A hundred years old Mount Tai Ganoderma lucidum!"

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