Chapter 69
The dream of getting rich was shattered!
Wan Chun Ju's mind suffered 10,000 points of damage!
She was so angry that she kicked her man out of bed!
Qiao Zhen Guo happily hugged his pillow and went to sleep with his son.
Even when his wife had washed up, there was still a smell of pig dung on her body. Now he didn't need to sleep beside her. Just what he wanted.
Seeing the way her man merrily humming a tune, Wan Chun Ju instantly burn in fury again!
Since there were no gold bars in the pigsty, she didn't want to go to work there.
The pigsty smelled so bad. And she had to face three wicked ones every day. No a inkling of desire to go!
But she asked Mother-in-law for this job again and again. It wasn't even one month and she didn't want to do it. Mother-in-law will definitely drive her out!
She had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to do it. Fortunately, her belly reached seven months old. After a month or so, she can stop going!
After the spring ploughing, there was slack period. After the slack period, summer arrived and the weather got hotter.
The villagers of the production team were busy again. They can't slack off on weeding, fertilizing the fields, and watering the fields.
At this time, there was no electricity in the countryside. Production teams like Qili Village didn't even have tractors, not to mention diesel pumps. All watering was done manually.
Carrying water under the big sun every day made everyone exhausted. After a period of working, those who can't stand against the sun were directly tanned to black charcoal.
Although the children didn't need to go to the fields to work, they would instantly turned black. They ran all over the mountains and fields as well as walked a long way to the community to attend to school. In winter, their skin was a little fair.
Only Da Qiao's skin remained fair, tender and clean. Just like milk, so white that it seemed to glow.
Someone couldn't help but sigh: "Don't know how Da Qiao child grow. Her skin is as white and tender as a peeled egg. Not like a child from our countryside at all!"
"It's said that the girls changed eighteen times. Da Qiao has become so good-looking at the age of seven. Once she grows up, how will it be?"
"I think that child has always been good-looking. It just that she used to have a sallow complexion and wasn't well-dressed. When she was compared with her younger sister, Xiao Qiao, she didn't look good."
"Now you said it, it seem like this. After Lin Hui entered the door, the child's clothes were different every day. Tsk tsk, not everyone is like Lin Hui!"
Now almost the entire production team knew that Lin Hui loved Da Qiao, her stepdaughter, more than her own son. When it came to food and clothing, she always prioritize Da Qiao first.
Whether she was sincere or not, at least her intentions had won the approval of all Qiao Family.
Fang Xiao Juan passed by as she carried some vegetables. She happened to hear everyone praising Lin Hui. She gnashed her teeth in hatred!
The thatched hut she lived in was dilapidated. It was fine when it didn't rain. But once it rain, don't even think about living in it!
Later, she forced Wang Shui Sheng to get someone to repair it for her. Still, she was used to living in a good house. She couldn't stand a hard life anymore!
A few days ago, she saw Lin Hui from a distance. Compared with her own sallow skin, Lin Hui's ruddy complexion made people jealous.
Back then, she was full of spring breeze. Mirth appeared on her brows and eyes. At first glance, she lived a very comfortable life.
Lin Hui's appearance deeply stabbed her in the eye!
Why was she living so badly, while she can live so happily?
It was like this in the previous life. This life, it was like this again. God was so biased to her!
No. She must find a way to get what belongs to her back!
...
Da Qiao watered the jasmine flowers and bittersweet roses with jade bead water every day. In just one month, the jasmine flowers actually bloom!
This speed simply stunned everyone in Qiao Family!
From seed to germination and flowering took two or three months. But now it was completed in one month. How could this not be amazing?
However, after witnessing the hen laying four or five eggs every day and the pear blossoms blooming in winter, Qiao Family quickly accepted this matter after being surprised. They tacitly did not spread it out.
In a blink of an eye, it was Qiao Xiu Zhi's birthday.
Da Qiao took out the handkerchief she had embroidered and frowned tightly: "Elder Sister Dong He, do you think Grandmother will not like this gift?"
In order to prepare the gift of Grandmother, she had been busy for more than a month.
Although she had a huge saving of one yuan and three dimes, Grandmother lacked nothing. Last time she followed her godmother to the department store and found nothing meet the eyes.
In the end, she decided to embroider a handkerchief for Grandmother. But because the thread that can be bought these days wasn't complete, the effect of embroidery was far from satisfying her.
Qiao Dong He was a kind-hearted young lady. Seeing her like this, she immediately comforted her: "You embroider very well. Grandmother will definitely like it. So don't worry!"
In fact, judging by Grandmother's doting for her, Grandmother won't mind no matter how ugly her embroidery looked.
When Da Qiao heard what her elder cousin sister said, she pursed her lips and smiled. Finally, her worries disappeared.
In the evening, Qiao Family gathered at Qiao's old house. It was extremely lively.
Wan Chun Ju's belly was more than eight months along. No one dared to let her work. So Lin Hui and Chen Qiao Qiao were the only daughters-in-law working in the kitchen.
Although Lin Hui was the only daughter in her family, she had been helping at home since she was a child. And after getting married, she had to rely on herself for everything. So her actions weren't clumsy at all. She was quite nimble.
Chen Qiao Qiao looked up and glanced at her already pregnant belly. Envy flashed in her eyes.
It had been almost three months since her man went to work in the county. He never came back once. Her heart became more and more uneasy each day!
She was thinking about it while cutting vegetables. While she was in a trance, the knife in her hand cut her index finger. A piercing pain instantly erupted on her index finger!
"Your fingers are bleeding! Why are you so careless?"
When Lin Hui heard Chen Qiao Qiao's cry, she turned her head to look over and saw that Chen Qiao Qiao had cut her finger!
Qiao Zhen Jun, who was walking over with a bundle of dry wood, heard the cry and thought Lin Hui met with mishap. He threw the dry wood in his hand and rushed in: "Hui Hui, what happend?"
He rushed in and saw Lin Hui standing there in perfectly fine condition, while Fifth Younger Sister-in-law's fingers were bleeding. Only then did he realize that he had misunderstood.
Lin Hui saw that he called her nickname in front of other people, her cheeks were flushed. She gave him an reprimanded glaze and uttered, "You're a grown adult, how can you act rashly?"
Qiao Zhen Jun scratched his ears and embarrassedly replied, "I thought it was you who had an accident. I was just worried about you."
"..."
Chen Qiao Qiao, who had her fingers sliced open, was fed a mouthful of dog food. Her heart felt chilled.
She turned around and walked out: "I'll bandage the wound and come back later."
Lin Hui took in her dazed state and shouted at her back, "Since your finger is injured, don't come here. Just leave here to me."
Chen Qiao Qiao turned around and looked at her: "Can you handle it alone?"
Qiao Zhen Jun immediately interjected: "It's alright. I can help with cutting the vegetables and with the fire."
Because Xue Chuan can cook and Qiao Family didn't have the custom of kitchen being no-go-zone for men, the men in Qiao Family can cook a few dishes. Their cooking skills were very average.
Chen Qiao Qiao saw how harmonious and loving this husband and wife looked and her heart became even more chilled: "Just do whatever you want."
With that said, she turned and walked away.
Qiao Zhen Jun and Lin Hui looked at each other with a helpless expression.
It had been more than half a year since Chen Qiao Qiao came back to the old house. She was still distant with Qiao Family's adults. This distant attitude included her own daughter, little Wan'er.
In fact, Lin Hui understood that she was unhappy that Qiao Zhen Min went to work in the county. But Qiao Zhen Min had an unruly temper since he was a child. He would definitely not want to stay in the production team and work in the field like his two elder brothers.
Now that Qiao Zhen Min had just gone to work there, it wasn't realistic to take Chen Qiao Qiao and the child with him. Still, Qiao Zhen Min wasn't a chaotic person. Once he has the conditions, he will definitely find a way to bring the mother and daughter to his side.
So Chen Qiao Qiao should have more confidence in her man.
If it was up to her, Chen Qiao Qiao should focus more on little Wan'er. When Qiao Zhen Min come back and see that she took good care of her daughter, he would definitely be grateful to her. Then the two could also take the opportunity to reconcile.
Speaking of little Wan'er, Lin Hui sighed in her heart.
When little Wan'er just returned, Chen Qiao Qiao had paid attention to her. But as soon as Qiao Zhen Min left, she quickly returned the state of throwing little Wan'er aside. No wonder little Wan'er wasn't close to her, the mom at all!
Da Qiao was afraid that her mom would be tired. So soon after Chen Qiao Qiao left, she immediately ran in to help.
The laughter of this family can be heard from time to time from the kitchen. The atmosphere was very warm.
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After the meal was done, it was still very bright outside. Xue Chuan sent his two sons to carry the dining table to the yard.
The dishes were put on the table one after another. This included braised pork elbows, spicy tofu, kung pao chicken, steamed sea bass, stir-fried Chinese cabbage, and a pot of tomato and egg soup.
The fragrance spread and attracted the worms in everyone's stomach to the point they can't stand it.
An Ping sucked his saliva and said, "Second Aunt, your cooking skills are delicious at first glance. Don't worry, I'll definitely eat a few more mouthfuls later!"
Everyone couldn't help laughing when they heard his ridiculous words.
Lin Hui smiled and modestly responded: "My cooking skills are average. Can't compare to Dad's!"
An Ping scratched his freshly shaved head and spoke, "My grandfather's cooking skills are divine. No one can match it! But Second Aunt isn't bad. If my grandfather ranks first, Second Aunt will definitely be ranked second!"
No one disliked being praised. Lin Hui smiled brightly: "Thank you for your praise. I'm embarrassed from the praise!"
"An Ping, what you said is wrong. Have you forgotten me, your mom?"
Seeing that everyone only praised Lin Hui, Wan Chun Ju was already jealous. Now that she saw that her precious son was praising her, she felt even more uncomfortable!
As soon as she voiced these words, both her precious son and her man laughed in unison.
An Ping: "Mom, don't be too confident! Your cooking skills aren't as good as mine!"
Qiao Zhen Guo nodded and said in agreement, "Wife, with your pig food cooking level, you have the nerve to say it? I feel ashamed for you!"
Wan Chun Ju: "..."
Big butt Wan Chun Ju almost vomited blood!
In the past, it was enough for that her man retort her. Now An Ping joined in. This life was unlivable!
Qiao Family couldn't help laughing even more when they look at the first branch's retorting father and son!
At this moment, Qiao You Rou barked. The next moment, a knock sounded on the door.
Wan Chun Ju murmured, "Who would come at this time?"
"Mom, Dad, it's me, old Fifth!" Qiao Zhen Min's voice uttered from outside the door.
Everyone was stunned for a moment. Then all became excited.
Especially Chen Qiao Qiao. Her eyes lit up as her face glowed with brilliance. As if she came alive in an instant.
She rushed past the crowd toward the door. Not caring what others thought of her.
Small separation made husband and wife closer than newlyweds. They had been separated for almost three months. Everyone can understand why she was so excited.
It was just that she rushed out so recklessly just now. She completely forgot her daughter was standing beside her and bumped hard into little Wan'er. With a wobble, little Wan'er fell to the ground!
If it wasn't for Da Qiao's quick hands reaching out to support her, little Wan'er would probably bleed by now!
Little Wan'er hugged Da Qiao. Her eyes went red and she wept quietly. She was clearly frightened.
Da Qiao hurriedly hugged younger sister and comforted her softly: "Little Wan'er, don't cry. Elder Sister is here. Don't be afraid!"
Seeing this, Qiao Xiu Zhi's face immediately sank.
It was said that experiencing one cut makes one wiser. Obviously Chen Qiao Qiao didn't learn a lesson from the last incident!
Chen Qiao Qiao happily opened the door. When she saw her man standing at the door, tears almost fell: "Zhen Min, you are back!"
Her gaze burned into her man.
In her imagination, Qiao Zhen Min should be just like her at this time; looking at her with burning longing eyes and then saying to her 'Thank you for your hard work!'
But before Qiao Zhen Min could speak, a voice came from behind him: "This should be Fifth Younger Sister, right?"
Hearing the unfamiliar man's voice, Chen Qiao Qiao came back to her senses. Only then, she realized that there were three people standing behind her man... Chen Xing, Qiao Hong Mei, and their second daughter, Chen Lai Di.
The people in the yard also noticed Qiao Hong Mei's family at this moment. Their faces weren't a pretty sight.
The original warm and happy atmosphere disappeared without a trace.
"It turned out that Fourth Elder Sister came back." Chen Qiao Qiao spoke stiffly with an awkward expression on her face.
Qiao Hong Mei stared at her. The corner of her mouth curled and responded, "It's not like Fifth Younger Brother is only coming back for one night, Qiao Qiao. Why are you so anxious?"
Chen Qiao Qiao's face turned even redder, like boiled pig blood.
Qiao Zhen Min coldly looked back at his fourth elder sister coldly and stated, "Shut up if you don't know how to speak. Or go back. Our Qiao Family doesn't welcome people like you!"
"You……!"
Qiao Hong Mei's face turned red and white with fury.
Chen Xing turned his head and glared at her.
Qiao Hong Mei gritted her teeth and said unwillingly, "It's me who don't know how to speak. Fifth Younger Brother and Fifth Younger Sister, don't mind me. You know, I am a direct person. I have no bad intentions!"
Qiao Family: "..."
Qiao Xiu Zhi coldly stated, "Why are you still standing at the door? Come in?"
Qiao Hong Mei was like a slug sticking to one's feet. It can't hurt people, but it can make people disgusted!
Qiao Xiu Zhi was deeply disappointed with this daughter. In the end, the other party was already married. She won't see her more than a few times a year. As long as she didn't act up, she didn't plan to do anything to her.
It was just that she had come back a little too often recently. Especially after knowing that they knew Shen Family. Mostly likely they will come back from time to time in the future. Which was a bit nauseating to think!
Chen Xing noticed the atmosphere was very awkward. He walked in with a smile on his face: "Today is Mother's 50th birthday. I specially requested the half-day leave and came over with Hong Mei, Fortunately, I wasn't late!"
Da Qiao said crisply: "My grandmother is fifty-three years old this year. Not fifty years old!"
The smile on Chen Xing's face froze. The creases on his face seemed to be solidified.
Qiao Hong Mei was very jealous about Da Qiao being accepted as a goddaughter by the deputy chief. Now she lost her man's face in front of everyone, she immediately scolded: "When the adults speak, is there any room for you children to speak? Motherless child is really uneducated!"
Da Qiao flushed with anger: "I have a Mom!"
Lin Hui was also furious. She walked over and hugged the child to silently comfort her.
Qiao Zhen Jun's expression was very ugly: "Fourth Younger Sister, putting aside the fact that Da Qiao's biological mother is still alive, I am now married to Lin Hui. She is Da Qiao's mom. What you just said was too much!"
Just as Qiao Xiu Zhi was about to ask Qiao Hong Mei to get out, Chen Xing turned around and slapped Qiao Hong Mei hard!
A crisp 'slap' sound rang!
Just listening to this sound, one can guess how much strength Chen Xing used just now!
Chen Xing glared at her with a stern face: "You wicked woman, you return a few times in the past and said Qiao Family treated you badly. I don't believe you. How could a good family reject you? Now I understand. It's not that everyone rejects you, but that your mouth is too stupid. You offend people as soon as you speak! You apologize to your second elder brother and second elder sister-in-law now!"
When Qiao Zhen Min heard these words, he raised his head and glanced at Chen Xing.
These words were obviously scolding Qiao Hong Mei, but they were actually implying Qiao Family wasn't good to Qiao Hong Mei. The family only rejects her!
Moreover, he slapped Qiao Hong Mei first and asked her to apologize to immediately blocked the mouth of Qiao Family.
Even his mom couldn't really drive Qiao Hong Mei away at this time.
Chen Xing was too slick and sly. Back then, he didn't like him at first sight.
It was just that his fourth younger sister insisted on marrying despite the opposition of her family.
If she wasn't allowed to marry, she would throw a tantrum. Say everywhere that Qiao Family can't stand see her live well!
So right now when she was slapped by Chen Xing, none of Qiao Family came forward to stand up for her.
"Second Elder Brother, Second Elder Sister-in-law, I was wrong. I got a stupid mouth and can't speak. Please forgive me this time. I promise that I will never talk nonsense again!"
Qiao Hong Mei felt angry and aggrieved. But under the vicious gaze of her man, she had to apologize with red eyes.
Qiao Zhen Jun had a mild temperament. Though he steeled up just now to protect his wife and daughter, he didn't intend to pursue it further now Qiao Hong Mei apologized.
Qiao Xiu Zhi's face was even more ugly. She remained silent with a stern face.
Xue Chuan sighed in his heart and uttered, "Let's all sit down and eat."
He couldn't figure it out either. With his and his wife's blood, no matter how bad the genes were, they shouldn't have a daughter like Qiao Hong Mei.
Since Chen Xing phrased it like this, he can't drive him out at this time. Otherwise it will become them being in the wrong!
Wan Chun Ju glared at Qiao Hong Mei's family and muttered, "Didn't come here earlier or later. Deliberately came at this time to eat and drink for free?"
If their family came here earlier, it would not only show that they were attentive, but they would also be able to help with the chores and cooking.
But they happened to be in time for the meal. It was impossible to make people not think astray. It was not the first time that Qiao Hong Mei had done this!
Wan Chun Ju thought she was speaking very quiet, but she was born with a loud voice. Even if she was whispering, she was louder than the average person. So the whole yard could hear her words clearly.
Chen Xing and Qiao Hong Mei's faces flashed red and white and the steam in their hearts were about to explode!
In the end, Chen Xing was thick-skinned enough. He handed over the snacks and a piece of fabric he brought over, "Mom, Hong Mei and I bought these things to honor you!"
A reach out hand don't hit a smiling man.
Qiao Xiu Zhi could only put the things away and spoke, "Sit down."
When Chen Xing heard this, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Everyone found a place to sit down.
Qiao Zhen Min looked for his daughter's whereabouts and frowned when he saw her shrinking behind Da Qiao with red eyes.
Chen Qiao Qiao also noticed this at this moment. Her heart thumped.
Qiao Zhen Min walked over to pick up his daughter.
But he hadn't come back for more than two months. Little Wan'er was a little unfamiliar with him, so she didn't want to be picked up by him. She just shrank into Da Qiao's arms.
Qiao Zhen Min felt a little sad when he saw that his daughter was unwilling to be close to him: "Little Wan'er, it's Dad. Don't you remember Dad?"
Little Wan'er stared at him with black eyes, but did not speak.
Qiao Zhen Min took out some candy, biscuits, and two sets of small dress from the bag he brought. He urged in a low voice, "Look, Dad bought you a lot of food. Do you want to eat it?"
Still, little Wan'er didn't move.
Qiao Zhen Min sighed in his heart. However, seeing his daughter was at least willing to get close to Da Qiao, he felt a little comfort.
Speaking of which, it was thanks to Da Qiao's blessing that little Wan'er could be found. So one of the two dresses he bought was for Da Qiao.
He turned his head to look at Da Qiao and said, "Da Qiao, Fifth Uncle bought you a dress. Thank you for helping Fifth Uncle take care of your sister."
Seeing that his daughter was so close to Da Qiao, he could guess that his wife didn't take good care of her without asking anyone else.
When Chen Qiao Qiao heard her husband's words, she panicked even more.
If she knew that her man was coming back today, she would have got along with her daughter more!
She couldn't help but regret it.
Da Qiao revealed two small dimples and softly replied, "Fifth Uncle, no need to be polite. Little Wan'er is my younger sister. I should take care of her!"
Seeing how well-behaved and sensible she was, Qiao Zhen Min couldn't help reaching out and rubbing her head: "Good child!"
If her daughter could be like her, he would have no regret if he closed his eyes at this moment.
The dress that Qiao Zhen Min bought was a one-piece dress. The pink skirt had a big hem. On the bottom were pink flowers, while a big bow on the top. It was very beautiful.
Da Qiao liked it very much at first glance and thanked him with crescent eyes.
Seeing her smiling so happily, little Wan'er blinked. Suddenly she reached out and grabbed the other dress from her dad's hand. Then she stuffed it to Da Qiao.
Da Qiao lowered her head and asked her softly, "Little Wan'er, you want to give the dress to Elder Sister?"
Little Wan'er remained unresponsive. Still, her hand wasn't taken back either.
Da Qiao had an big sister aura. She reached out and rubbed her hair, "Elder Sister already has it. This one is for you. You see it's the same. How about we wear it together tomorrow?"
Shen Family bought the same dresses for her and her two cousin sisters last time. They didn't buy it for little Wan'er because they didn't have her size.
Every time she and her two cousin sisters wore the same dress, her eyes would fixated on them.
Qiao Zhen Min's eyes were fixed on his daughter. He was so nervous that hands were sweating.
Just when everyone thought that little Wan'er would no longer respond, she retracted her outstretched arm and hugged the dress tightly in her arms. The corners of her lips inaudibly moved.
Because the action was so inconspicuous, no one noticed except Qiao Zhen Min.
Qiao Zhen Min's eyes became hot. A grown man almost shed tears in front of everyone.
He went to work in a transportation company this time and had met a lot of people when he as reselling things around. He heard a man from the capital say that one of his relatives had a child who was in the same situation as little Wan'er.
It seems that this was called autism. It was very difficult to cure. Like almost no hope. The child may only live in their own world for the rest of their life. They will never be able to live like an ordinary person.
After he found out about this, he tossed and turned for days and lost five or six pounds in half a month.
For more than two months, he hadn't been home. He just wanted to make more money as he planned to take his daughter to the capital to see a doctor when he had collected enough money.
He never imagined that little Wan'er could actually respond to others!
His eyes fell on Da Qiao. He finally completely believed what his mom said- this child was a lucky star.
As long as one was sincerely kind to her, she can bring blessings to those around her!
Chen Lai Di stood beside her mom. Her eyes stared at the dress in Da Qiao's hands. Her eyes burned red with jealousy.
It was just that she didn't dare to speak out.
Her mom had gotten beaten. If she dared to ruin her dad's affairs, he could kill her once they got back home!
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Although the atmosphere was no longer as warm as before, there were no more contradictions and nauseating things.
After eating, Qiao Hong Mei took the initiative to help wash the dishes. Qiao Hong Xia wasn't polite and let her do all the dishes.
Qiao Hong Mei was furious!
She was cursing Qiao Family in her heart while fiercely washing the bowls and basins. Suddenly she let out an "ouch".
Looking down, she saw that her index finger was cut by a notch on the plate. The blood was flowing non-stop!
"Oh, my god. You can get a cut by washing dish. Hong Mei, you must normally do very little chores, right?"
Wan Chun Ju was sitting not far away eating melons. When she saw her scream, she immediately walked over with her big belly.
When Qiao Hong Mei heard her snarky remark, she was so angry that she almost vomited blood: "Eldest Sister-in-law, don't talk nonsense, okay! Don't you see that a wound was cut open on my finger?"
Wan Chun Ju pouted: "There has always been a notch there. When others wash dishes, they're fine. While just you get a cut? If you want to be lazy, just say it directly. What's with all these excuses!"
Fury made Qiao Hong Mei's face liked a cooked shrimp: "..."
Lin Hui didn't come over.
At the sight of Qiao Hong Mei being angered to the point of nearly vomiting blood by Wan Chun Ju, Lin Hui suddenly thought of the phrase "a wicked person will be harassed by another of like ilk". The corner of her mouth pursed slightly.
Chen Xing came out when he heard movement. Seeing Qiao Hong Mei quarreling with her eldest sister-in-law again, he couldn't wait to kick her to the horizon!
Qiao Xiu Zhi also came out. She glanced at Qiao Hong Mei's bleeding fingers and stated, "You don't need to wash the dishes. Go and bandage it. Then all of you go back early. It's getting late."
Chen Xing gritted his teeth. Anger burned in his heart.
For a while, he felt that Qiao Family was like the stones in the dung pit. They don't accept soft and hard method. He smilingly accompanied for a whole night and their attitudes were still neutral.
For a while, he felt that all this was Qiao Hong Mei's fault. If she hadn't offended people as soon as she came, Qiao Family would have kept them here for one night out of courtesy.
Damn, what a pig teammate!
Compared with Qiao Hong Mei, Chen Xing was a man who can bend and stretch.
After helping Qiao Hong Mei bandage the wound, he didn't dawdled., After saying goodbye, he left with his wife and daughter.
After walking out of Qiao's house, Qiao Hong Mei commented with a dissatisfied face: "It's getting dark. You shouldn't have followed my mom's words just now!"
Chen Xing turned his head and gave her a cold look: "Next time you dare to be stupid again, see how I'll sort you out when you come back!"
His eyes were too fierce. It made Qiao Hong Mei think of the black cat's eyes at night.
She shivered all over. Her throat felt like a fish bone was stuck. She couldn't utter a word.
What Fang Xiao Juan said to her last time suddenly popped up in her mind. Her eyes couldn't help landing on Chen Xing, as if she wanted to wanted to make a hole in him with her gaze.
Chen Xing had never been a dutiful man. She knew this better than anyone.
Why did she pester to marry Chen Xing back then? It wasn't because she loved him, but because she had already given him her body.
If she didn't marry him, who else can she marry?
In addition, Chen Xing was the man with the best conditions she had seen. So at that time, she would marry into Chen Family even if she risked her life!
It was just that in the past few months, Chen Xing never took the initiative to touch her. Only when she took the initiative to tease him, he would reluctantly do it.
She considered all the women around him that he could come into contact with. Finally she thought of someone. She felt that the most likely and most suspicious one was Wang Ni'er, who was also working in a state-run restaurant.
She decided to find a chance to test the other party!
Chen Xing was thinking about how to get in touch with the deputy chief through Qiao Family. So he didn't notice her gaze for a while.
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"Mom, I just saw it clearly now. Hong Mei deliberately cut her finger with the notch. She just wanted to be lazy!"
Seeing that Qiao Hong Mei pissed away by her, Wan Chun Ju was proud.
Everyone was speechless when they heard her words.
At that time, she was more than two meters away from Qiao Hong Mei. How sharp were her eyes to see it clearly?
Wan Chun Ju didn't care what other people think of her. As long as she can please her mother-in-law, she can overcome all obstacles. Whether it was going up the mountain of knives and go down the frying pan...
Which were impossible.
But she can retort Qiao Hong Mei and make her pissed off. This was her unique skill!
Qiao Dong Ying took in her mom's pleased with herself expression. For the first time, she felt that her mom was actually quite "cute" sometimes.
Qiao Xiu Zhi saw that her eldest daughter-in-law had been staring at herself with bright eyes and an expression saying 'Mom, please praise me quickly'. It seemed that it wasn't good for her not to say anything.
She coughed and uttered, "Hong Mei likes to be lazy and play tricks since she was a child. Next time she comes over, you can keep an eye on her."
Like a getting a shot of adrenaline, Wan Chun Ju gave her mother-in-law a military salute and loudly declared, "Yes, Mom! I will follow your instructions and keep an eye on Qiao Hong Mei!"
Everyone: "..."
Speechless, Qiao Dong Ying turned her head away. She simply can't watch her mom's stupidity.
Da Qiao leaned beside her grandfather, covered her mouth and laughed secretly.
When everyone was about to take out the prepared gifts, they heard Wan Chun Ju's cry.
Qiao Zhen Guo said, "Wife, what's wrong with you?"
Wan Chun Ju covered her belly. Her face turned pale and replied: "Zhen Guo, my belly hurts so much... I may be going into labor!"
Going into labor?
Everyone was taken aback by her words!
Because technology wasn't developed enough these days, everyone can only estimate the time of pregnancy according to a woman's menstrual time.
Before Wan Chun Ju was confirmed to be pregnant, she said that she had had a period last month. But the amount was much smaller than usual. So the doctor guessed that she was just became pregnant back then.
According to the doctor's guess, she was only eight and a half months pregnant now. However, she was giving birth so soon. It seems that the time was wrong. She should be nine and a half months pregnant now!
Qiao Zhen Guo's brain was stunned silly. Still, when he heard what his wife said, he immediately went up to support her.
Qiao Xiu Zhi quickly recovered and said calmly, "Eldest, can you hold your wife?"
Qiao Zhen Guo tried it and found that he couldn't hold her up. His wife's belly was too big and it was dark outside. It won't be easy.
He scratched his head and suggested, "Mom, why don't you hold instead?"
Everyone: "..."
Wan Chun Ju shivered. At the thought of being held in princess carry by her mother-in-law, her belly hurt even more: "Zhen Guo, you hold me!"
Qiao Xiu Zhi saw the water was running down her feet and didn't dare to delay. She walked over and picked up Wan Chun Ju: "Eldest, take the money. Let's go to the clinic!"
Being held by her mother-in-law, Wan Chun Ju was as quiet as a quail. She didn't daring to move at all.
Looking at this scene, everyone felt that it wasn't the normal level of eye-stabbing.
Soon everyone had no time to think about it, because Wan Chun Ju screamed like a pig getting slaughtered.
"Ouch...it hurts to death! F*ck...it hurts..."
Neighboring Gu Family heard the ruckus here and immediately ran over in curiosity.
"What's going on here? Why is Eldest Qiao's wife screaming like a pig getting killed again? It can't be that she fell down like last time?"
Old woman Gu stared at Qiao Xiu Zhi and her daughter-in-law as she smirked.
Wan Chun Ju felt that old woman Gu was cursing her. She immediately yelled: "You are killing pigs. Your whole family kills pigs! Be careful that you'll fall and drop on your big butt!"
"You……!"
When old woman Gu heard this, she was so pissed that her breath almost didn't come up and pass on the spot!
Qiao Xiu Zhi couldn't be bothered to pay attention to old woman Gu. She was about to take her eldest daughter-in-law to the clinic when she saw Qiao Zhen Min come over with a flashlight.
Gu Family stared at the flashlight in Qiao Zhen Min's hand. Their eyes turned red with envy.
Qiao Family was really different. They can have something like a flashlight. The deputy chief must have bought it for them!
Wan Chun Ju kept screaming all the way: "Ouch, why is my belly hurting so much. Mom, I think I'm about to give birth!"
She had given birth to three children. She was very clear about the procedure of giving birth.
Although there will be labor pains at the beginning, it was never this painful. In other words, the frequency wasn't that high.
But now she was throbbing. She felt like something was about to come out.
Qiao Xiu Zhi rolled her eyes and said, "Of course you are going to give birth. Save your energy and wait until the baby come out!"
Qiao Zhen Guo chased after them and called out, "Wife, listen to Mom's words. I only brought you two mantou. If you keep calling like that, I guess it won't be enough for you later!"
Wan Chun Ju: "..."
Damn man. Her belly seem to be hurting even more!
When they arrived at the clinic, there was only one male doctor.
Wan Chun Ju insisted that he can't deliver her baby: "I, Wan Chun Ju, is innocent. Don't come here to defile me!"
"..."
The male doctor scanned her swarthy face and huge body and felt offended!
He coughed and responded, "Judging from your state, either you get sent to the town hospital immediately or hire someone who had experience as a midwife before..."
It was just that before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Wan Chun Ju's screams.
"Ahhh... I'm about to give birth. The baby is coming out! Zhen Guo, take off my pants!"
Male doctor: "..."
He walked out of the door and directed to Chen Qiao Qiao, who was standing at the door: "Go in, I will guide you from outside."
Chen Qiao Qiao said nervously, "But I don't know how!"
The male doctor reached out and patted her shoulder and assured, "Just follow what I taught you last time. You'll be fine. Come on, take a deep breath with me first..."
Chen Qiao Qiao noticed his hand. Her face blushed slightly and turned her body: "Your hand..."
The male doctor seemed to realize his inappropriate behavior just now and smiled apologetically: "I'm sorry. I didn't notice it. Don't worry about it!"
Chen Qiao Qiao replied, "It's okay."
As soon as she finished speaking, the door creaked and Qiao Zhen Min walked over.
Chen Qiao Qiao panicked for no reason.
Qiao Zhen Min didn't pay attention to her face: "Didn't you study nursing for the last three months? Go in quickly. I think Eldest Sister-in-law is about to give birth!"
Chen Qiao Qiao nodded quickly, turned around and ran in as if a ghost was chasing her.
Wan Chun Ju said many times that she was going to give birth, but no one believed her at first.
After all, giving birth to a child wasn't a hen laying an egg. Iit will come out after a few calls.
Half an hour later, when the child was cleaned and held in Qiao Zhen Guo's hands, everyone believed it!
"Zhen Guo, show me our youngest son!"
After giving birth to the baby, Wan Chun Ju's face displayed some exhaustion. Still, she was in high spirits.
Qiao Zhen Guo carefully walked over with the baby in his arms and spoke, "Wife, not the youngest son. It's youngest daughter."
Wan Chun Ju's face turned pale as she uttered in disbelief, "Zhen Guo, stop joking with me. It's obviously a son, how could it be a daughter?"
She always felt that she had a son in her belly.
She was going to give birth to two golden bumps. In the future, all Qiao Family's assets will be left to her two sons!
No one can shake her status in the future!
But now her man said she gave birth to a daughter. She absolutely didn't believe it!
Qiao Zhen Guo saw she didn't believe him. So he handed his daughter to her and said, "Then see for yourself!"
Wan Chun Ju opened her daughter's clothes and find there was no little chick. She was struck by lightning!
Her youngest son... was gone!
Qiao Zhen Gguo ignored his wife's expression and laughed: "Wife, people say that a woman gives birth to a baby like a hen laying eggs. I didn't believe it before, but I believe it now. You gave birth to a baby faster than a hen laying an egg!"
Wan Chun Ju: "..."
Wan Chun Ju's heart had already suffered a heavy blow. Now she was irked by her man. She felt aggrieved in her heart and cried out with a 'waa'!
On Qiao Xiu Zhi's birthday, Qiao Family got a new addition... Qiao Dong Yun.
Also that night, a man carrying a suitcase knocked on the door of the Wang's house.
The dream of getting rich was shattered!
Wan Chun Ju's mind suffered 10,000 points of damage!
She was so angry that she kicked her man out of bed!
Qiao Zhen Guo happily hugged his pillow and went to sleep with his son.
Even when his wife had washed up, there was still a smell of pig dung on her body. Now he didn't need to sleep beside her. Just what he wanted.
Seeing the way her man merrily humming a tune, Wan Chun Ju instantly burn in fury again!
Since there were no gold bars in the pigsty, she didn't want to go to work there.
The pigsty smelled so bad. And she had to face three wicked ones every day. No a inkling of desire to go!
But she asked Mother-in-law for this job again and again. It wasn't even one month and she didn't want to do it. Mother-in-law will definitely drive her out!
She had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to do it. Fortunately, her belly reached seven months old. After a month or so, she can stop going!
After the spring ploughing, there was slack period. After the slack period, summer arrived and the weather got hotter.
The villagers of the production team were busy again. They can't slack off on weeding, fertilizing the fields, and watering the fields.
At this time, there was no electricity in the countryside. Production teams like Qili Village didn't even have tractors, not to mention diesel pumps. All watering was done manually.
Carrying water under the big sun every day made everyone exhausted. After a period of working, those who can't stand against the sun were directly tanned to black charcoal.
Although the children didn't need to go to the fields to work, they would instantly turned black. They ran all over the mountains and fields as well as walked a long way to the community to attend to school. In winter, their skin was a little fair.
Only Da Qiao's skin remained fair, tender and clean. Just like milk, so white that it seemed to glow.
Someone couldn't help but sigh: "Don't know how Da Qiao child grow. Her skin is as white and tender as a peeled egg. Not like a child from our countryside at all!"
"It's said that the girls changed eighteen times. Da Qiao has become so good-looking at the age of seven. Once she grows up, how will it be?"
"I think that child has always been good-looking. It just that she used to have a sallow complexion and wasn't well-dressed. When she was compared with her younger sister, Xiao Qiao, she didn't look good."
"Now you said it, it seem like this. After Lin Hui entered the door, the child's clothes were different every day. Tsk tsk, not everyone is like Lin Hui!"
Now almost the entire production team knew that Lin Hui loved Da Qiao, her stepdaughter, more than her own son. When it came to food and clothing, she always prioritize Da Qiao first.
Whether she was sincere or not, at least her intentions had won the approval of all Qiao Family.
Fang Xiao Juan passed by as she carried some vegetables. She happened to hear everyone praising Lin Hui. She gnashed her teeth in hatred!
The thatched hut she lived in was dilapidated. It was fine when it didn't rain. But once it rain, don't even think about living in it!
Later, she forced Wang Shui Sheng to get someone to repair it for her. Still, she was used to living in a good house. She couldn't stand a hard life anymore!
A few days ago, she saw Lin Hui from a distance. Compared with her own sallow skin, Lin Hui's ruddy complexion made people jealous.
Back then, she was full of spring breeze. Mirth appeared on her brows and eyes. At first glance, she lived a very comfortable life.
Lin Hui's appearance deeply stabbed her in the eye!
Why was she living so badly, while she can live so happily?
It was like this in the previous life. This life, it was like this again. God was so biased to her!
No. She must find a way to get what belongs to her back!
...
Da Qiao watered the jasmine flowers and bittersweet roses with jade bead water every day. In just one month, the jasmine flowers actually bloom!
This speed simply stunned everyone in Qiao Family!
From seed to germination and flowering took two or three months. But now it was completed in one month. How could this not be amazing?
However, after witnessing the hen laying four or five eggs every day and the pear blossoms blooming in winter, Qiao Family quickly accepted this matter after being surprised. They tacitly did not spread it out.
In a blink of an eye, it was Qiao Xiu Zhi's birthday.
Da Qiao took out the handkerchief she had embroidered and frowned tightly: "Elder Sister Dong He, do you think Grandmother will not like this gift?"
In order to prepare the gift of Grandmother, she had been busy for more than a month.
Although she had a huge saving of one yuan and three dimes, Grandmother lacked nothing. Last time she followed her godmother to the department store and found nothing meet the eyes.
In the end, she decided to embroider a handkerchief for Grandmother. But because the thread that can be bought these days wasn't complete, the effect of embroidery was far from satisfying her.
Qiao Dong He was a kind-hearted young lady. Seeing her like this, she immediately comforted her: "You embroider very well. Grandmother will definitely like it. So don't worry!"
In fact, judging by Grandmother's doting for her, Grandmother won't mind no matter how ugly her embroidery looked.
When Da Qiao heard what her elder cousin sister said, she pursed her lips and smiled. Finally, her worries disappeared.
In the evening, Qiao Family gathered at Qiao's old house. It was extremely lively.
Wan Chun Ju's belly was more than eight months along. No one dared to let her work. So Lin Hui and Chen Qiao Qiao were the only daughters-in-law working in the kitchen.
Although Lin Hui was the only daughter in her family, she had been helping at home since she was a child. And after getting married, she had to rely on herself for everything. So her actions weren't clumsy at all. She was quite nimble.
Chen Qiao Qiao looked up and glanced at her already pregnant belly. Envy flashed in her eyes.
It had been almost three months since her man went to work in the county. He never came back once. Her heart became more and more uneasy each day!
She was thinking about it while cutting vegetables. While she was in a trance, the knife in her hand cut her index finger. A piercing pain instantly erupted on her index finger!
"Your fingers are bleeding! Why are you so careless?"
When Lin Hui heard Chen Qiao Qiao's cry, she turned her head to look over and saw that Chen Qiao Qiao had cut her finger!
Qiao Zhen Jun, who was walking over with a bundle of dry wood, heard the cry and thought Lin Hui met with mishap. He threw the dry wood in his hand and rushed in: "Hui Hui, what happend?"
He rushed in and saw Lin Hui standing there in perfectly fine condition, while Fifth Younger Sister-in-law's fingers were bleeding. Only then did he realize that he had misunderstood.
Lin Hui saw that he called her nickname in front of other people, her cheeks were flushed. She gave him an reprimanded glaze and uttered, "You're a grown adult, how can you act rashly?"
Qiao Zhen Jun scratched his ears and embarrassedly replied, "I thought it was you who had an accident. I was just worried about you."
"..."
Chen Qiao Qiao, who had her fingers sliced open, was fed a mouthful of dog food. Her heart felt chilled.
She turned around and walked out: "I'll bandage the wound and come back later."
Lin Hui took in her dazed state and shouted at her back, "Since your finger is injured, don't come here. Just leave here to me."
Chen Qiao Qiao turned around and looked at her: "Can you handle it alone?"
Qiao Zhen Jun immediately interjected: "It's alright. I can help with cutting the vegetables and with the fire."
Because Xue Chuan can cook and Qiao Family didn't have the custom of kitchen being no-go-zone for men, the men in Qiao Family can cook a few dishes. Their cooking skills were very average.
Chen Qiao Qiao saw how harmonious and loving this husband and wife looked and her heart became even more chilled: "Just do whatever you want."
With that said, she turned and walked away.
Qiao Zhen Jun and Lin Hui looked at each other with a helpless expression.
It had been more than half a year since Chen Qiao Qiao came back to the old house. She was still distant with Qiao Family's adults. This distant attitude included her own daughter, little Wan'er.
In fact, Lin Hui understood that she was unhappy that Qiao Zhen Min went to work in the county. But Qiao Zhen Min had an unruly temper since he was a child. He would definitely not want to stay in the production team and work in the field like his two elder brothers.
Now that Qiao Zhen Min had just gone to work there, it wasn't realistic to take Chen Qiao Qiao and the child with him. Still, Qiao Zhen Min wasn't a chaotic person. Once he has the conditions, he will definitely find a way to bring the mother and daughter to his side.
So Chen Qiao Qiao should have more confidence in her man.
If it was up to her, Chen Qiao Qiao should focus more on little Wan'er. When Qiao Zhen Min come back and see that she took good care of her daughter, he would definitely be grateful to her. Then the two could also take the opportunity to reconcile.
Speaking of little Wan'er, Lin Hui sighed in her heart.
When little Wan'er just returned, Chen Qiao Qiao had paid attention to her. But as soon as Qiao Zhen Min left, she quickly returned the state of throwing little Wan'er aside. No wonder little Wan'er wasn't close to her, the mom at all!
Da Qiao was afraid that her mom would be tired. So soon after Chen Qiao Qiao left, she immediately ran in to help.
The laughter of this family can be heard from time to time from the kitchen. The atmosphere was very warm.
...
After the meal was done, it was still very bright outside. Xue Chuan sent his two sons to carry the dining table to the yard.
The dishes were put on the table one after another. This included braised pork elbows, spicy tofu, kung pao chicken, steamed sea bass, stir-fried Chinese cabbage, and a pot of tomato and egg soup.
The fragrance spread and attracted the worms in everyone's stomach to the point they can't stand it.
An Ping sucked his saliva and said, "Second Aunt, your cooking skills are delicious at first glance. Don't worry, I'll definitely eat a few more mouthfuls later!"
Everyone couldn't help laughing when they heard his ridiculous words.
Lin Hui smiled and modestly responded: "My cooking skills are average. Can't compare to Dad's!"
An Ping scratched his freshly shaved head and spoke, "My grandfather's cooking skills are divine. No one can match it! But Second Aunt isn't bad. If my grandfather ranks first, Second Aunt will definitely be ranked second!"
No one disliked being praised. Lin Hui smiled brightly: "Thank you for your praise. I'm embarrassed from the praise!"
"An Ping, what you said is wrong. Have you forgotten me, your mom?"
Seeing that everyone only praised Lin Hui, Wan Chun Ju was already jealous. Now that she saw that her precious son was praising her, she felt even more uncomfortable!
As soon as she voiced these words, both her precious son and her man laughed in unison.
An Ping: "Mom, don't be too confident! Your cooking skills aren't as good as mine!"
Qiao Zhen Guo nodded and said in agreement, "Wife, with your pig food cooking level, you have the nerve to say it? I feel ashamed for you!"
Wan Chun Ju: "..."
Big butt Wan Chun Ju almost vomited blood!
In the past, it was enough for that her man retort her. Now An Ping joined in. This life was unlivable!
Qiao Family couldn't help laughing even more when they look at the first branch's retorting father and son!
At this moment, Qiao You Rou barked. The next moment, a knock sounded on the door.
Wan Chun Ju murmured, "Who would come at this time?"
"Mom, Dad, it's me, old Fifth!" Qiao Zhen Min's voice uttered from outside the door.
Everyone was stunned for a moment. Then all became excited.
Especially Chen Qiao Qiao. Her eyes lit up as her face glowed with brilliance. As if she came alive in an instant.
She rushed past the crowd toward the door. Not caring what others thought of her.
Small separation made husband and wife closer than newlyweds. They had been separated for almost three months. Everyone can understand why she was so excited.
It was just that she rushed out so recklessly just now. She completely forgot her daughter was standing beside her and bumped hard into little Wan'er. With a wobble, little Wan'er fell to the ground!
If it wasn't for Da Qiao's quick hands reaching out to support her, little Wan'er would probably bleed by now!
Little Wan'er hugged Da Qiao. Her eyes went red and she wept quietly. She was clearly frightened.
Da Qiao hurriedly hugged younger sister and comforted her softly: "Little Wan'er, don't cry. Elder Sister is here. Don't be afraid!"
Seeing this, Qiao Xiu Zhi's face immediately sank.
It was said that experiencing one cut makes one wiser. Obviously Chen Qiao Qiao didn't learn a lesson from the last incident!
Chen Qiao Qiao happily opened the door. When she saw her man standing at the door, tears almost fell: "Zhen Min, you are back!"
Her gaze burned into her man.
In her imagination, Qiao Zhen Min should be just like her at this time; looking at her with burning longing eyes and then saying to her 'Thank you for your hard work!'
But before Qiao Zhen Min could speak, a voice came from behind him: "This should be Fifth Younger Sister, right?"
Hearing the unfamiliar man's voice, Chen Qiao Qiao came back to her senses. Only then, she realized that there were three people standing behind her man... Chen Xing, Qiao Hong Mei, and their second daughter, Chen Lai Di.
The people in the yard also noticed Qiao Hong Mei's family at this moment. Their faces weren't a pretty sight.
The original warm and happy atmosphere disappeared without a trace.
"It turned out that Fourth Elder Sister came back." Chen Qiao Qiao spoke stiffly with an awkward expression on her face.
Qiao Hong Mei stared at her. The corner of her mouth curled and responded, "It's not like Fifth Younger Brother is only coming back for one night, Qiao Qiao. Why are you so anxious?"
Chen Qiao Qiao's face turned even redder, like boiled pig blood.
Qiao Zhen Min coldly looked back at his fourth elder sister coldly and stated, "Shut up if you don't know how to speak. Or go back. Our Qiao Family doesn't welcome people like you!"
"You……!"
Qiao Hong Mei's face turned red and white with fury.
Chen Xing turned his head and glared at her.
Qiao Hong Mei gritted her teeth and said unwillingly, "It's me who don't know how to speak. Fifth Younger Brother and Fifth Younger Sister, don't mind me. You know, I am a direct person. I have no bad intentions!"
Qiao Family: "..."
Qiao Xiu Zhi coldly stated, "Why are you still standing at the door? Come in?"
Qiao Hong Mei was like a slug sticking to one's feet. It can't hurt people, but it can make people disgusted!
Qiao Xiu Zhi was deeply disappointed with this daughter. In the end, the other party was already married. She won't see her more than a few times a year. As long as she didn't act up, she didn't plan to do anything to her.
It was just that she had come back a little too often recently. Especially after knowing that they knew Shen Family. Mostly likely they will come back from time to time in the future. Which was a bit nauseating to think!
Chen Xing noticed the atmosphere was very awkward. He walked in with a smile on his face: "Today is Mother's 50th birthday. I specially requested the half-day leave and came over with Hong Mei, Fortunately, I wasn't late!"
Da Qiao said crisply: "My grandmother is fifty-three years old this year. Not fifty years old!"
The smile on Chen Xing's face froze. The creases on his face seemed to be solidified.
Qiao Hong Mei was very jealous about Da Qiao being accepted as a goddaughter by the deputy chief. Now she lost her man's face in front of everyone, she immediately scolded: "When the adults speak, is there any room for you children to speak? Motherless child is really uneducated!"
Da Qiao flushed with anger: "I have a Mom!"
Lin Hui was also furious. She walked over and hugged the child to silently comfort her.
Qiao Zhen Jun's expression was very ugly: "Fourth Younger Sister, putting aside the fact that Da Qiao's biological mother is still alive, I am now married to Lin Hui. She is Da Qiao's mom. What you just said was too much!"
Just as Qiao Xiu Zhi was about to ask Qiao Hong Mei to get out, Chen Xing turned around and slapped Qiao Hong Mei hard!
A crisp 'slap' sound rang!
Just listening to this sound, one can guess how much strength Chen Xing used just now!
Chen Xing glared at her with a stern face: "You wicked woman, you return a few times in the past and said Qiao Family treated you badly. I don't believe you. How could a good family reject you? Now I understand. It's not that everyone rejects you, but that your mouth is too stupid. You offend people as soon as you speak! You apologize to your second elder brother and second elder sister-in-law now!"
When Qiao Zhen Min heard these words, he raised his head and glanced at Chen Xing.
These words were obviously scolding Qiao Hong Mei, but they were actually implying Qiao Family wasn't good to Qiao Hong Mei. The family only rejects her!
Moreover, he slapped Qiao Hong Mei first and asked her to apologize to immediately blocked the mouth of Qiao Family.
Even his mom couldn't really drive Qiao Hong Mei away at this time.
Chen Xing was too slick and sly. Back then, he didn't like him at first sight.
It was just that his fourth younger sister insisted on marrying despite the opposition of her family.
If she wasn't allowed to marry, she would throw a tantrum. Say everywhere that Qiao Family can't stand see her live well!
So right now when she was slapped by Chen Xing, none of Qiao Family came forward to stand up for her.
"Second Elder Brother, Second Elder Sister-in-law, I was wrong. I got a stupid mouth and can't speak. Please forgive me this time. I promise that I will never talk nonsense again!"
Qiao Hong Mei felt angry and aggrieved. But under the vicious gaze of her man, she had to apologize with red eyes.
Qiao Zhen Jun had a mild temperament. Though he steeled up just now to protect his wife and daughter, he didn't intend to pursue it further now Qiao Hong Mei apologized.
Qiao Xiu Zhi's face was even more ugly. She remained silent with a stern face.
Xue Chuan sighed in his heart and uttered, "Let's all sit down and eat."
He couldn't figure it out either. With his and his wife's blood, no matter how bad the genes were, they shouldn't have a daughter like Qiao Hong Mei.
Since Chen Xing phrased it like this, he can't drive him out at this time. Otherwise it will become them being in the wrong!
Wan Chun Ju glared at Qiao Hong Mei's family and muttered, "Didn't come here earlier or later. Deliberately came at this time to eat and drink for free?"
If their family came here earlier, it would not only show that they were attentive, but they would also be able to help with the chores and cooking.
But they happened to be in time for the meal. It was impossible to make people not think astray. It was not the first time that Qiao Hong Mei had done this!
Wan Chun Ju thought she was speaking very quiet, but she was born with a loud voice. Even if she was whispering, she was louder than the average person. So the whole yard could hear her words clearly.
Chen Xing and Qiao Hong Mei's faces flashed red and white and the steam in their hearts were about to explode!
In the end, Chen Xing was thick-skinned enough. He handed over the snacks and a piece of fabric he brought over, "Mom, Hong Mei and I bought these things to honor you!"
A reach out hand don't hit a smiling man.
Qiao Xiu Zhi could only put the things away and spoke, "Sit down."
When Chen Xing heard this, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Everyone found a place to sit down.
Qiao Zhen Min looked for his daughter's whereabouts and frowned when he saw her shrinking behind Da Qiao with red eyes.
Chen Qiao Qiao also noticed this at this moment. Her heart thumped.
Qiao Zhen Min walked over to pick up his daughter.
But he hadn't come back for more than two months. Little Wan'er was a little unfamiliar with him, so she didn't want to be picked up by him. She just shrank into Da Qiao's arms.
Qiao Zhen Min felt a little sad when he saw that his daughter was unwilling to be close to him: "Little Wan'er, it's Dad. Don't you remember Dad?"
Little Wan'er stared at him with black eyes, but did not speak.
Qiao Zhen Min took out some candy, biscuits, and two sets of small dress from the bag he brought. He urged in a low voice, "Look, Dad bought you a lot of food. Do you want to eat it?"
Still, little Wan'er didn't move.
Qiao Zhen Min sighed in his heart. However, seeing his daughter was at least willing to get close to Da Qiao, he felt a little comfort.
Speaking of which, it was thanks to Da Qiao's blessing that little Wan'er could be found. So one of the two dresses he bought was for Da Qiao.
He turned his head to look at Da Qiao and said, "Da Qiao, Fifth Uncle bought you a dress. Thank you for helping Fifth Uncle take care of your sister."
Seeing that his daughter was so close to Da Qiao, he could guess that his wife didn't take good care of her without asking anyone else.
When Chen Qiao Qiao heard her husband's words, she panicked even more.
If she knew that her man was coming back today, she would have got along with her daughter more!
She couldn't help but regret it.
Da Qiao revealed two small dimples and softly replied, "Fifth Uncle, no need to be polite. Little Wan'er is my younger sister. I should take care of her!"
Seeing how well-behaved and sensible she was, Qiao Zhen Min couldn't help reaching out and rubbing her head: "Good child!"
If her daughter could be like her, he would have no regret if he closed his eyes at this moment.
The dress that Qiao Zhen Min bought was a one-piece dress. The pink skirt had a big hem. On the bottom were pink flowers, while a big bow on the top. It was very beautiful.
Da Qiao liked it very much at first glance and thanked him with crescent eyes.
Seeing her smiling so happily, little Wan'er blinked. Suddenly she reached out and grabbed the other dress from her dad's hand. Then she stuffed it to Da Qiao.
Da Qiao lowered her head and asked her softly, "Little Wan'er, you want to give the dress to Elder Sister?"
Little Wan'er remained unresponsive. Still, her hand wasn't taken back either.
Da Qiao had an big sister aura. She reached out and rubbed her hair, "Elder Sister already has it. This one is for you. You see it's the same. How about we wear it together tomorrow?"
Shen Family bought the same dresses for her and her two cousin sisters last time. They didn't buy it for little Wan'er because they didn't have her size.
Every time she and her two cousin sisters wore the same dress, her eyes would fixated on them.
Qiao Zhen Min's eyes were fixed on his daughter. He was so nervous that hands were sweating.
Just when everyone thought that little Wan'er would no longer respond, she retracted her outstretched arm and hugged the dress tightly in her arms. The corners of her lips inaudibly moved.
Because the action was so inconspicuous, no one noticed except Qiao Zhen Min.
Qiao Zhen Min's eyes became hot. A grown man almost shed tears in front of everyone.
He went to work in a transportation company this time and had met a lot of people when he as reselling things around. He heard a man from the capital say that one of his relatives had a child who was in the same situation as little Wan'er.
It seems that this was called autism. It was very difficult to cure. Like almost no hope. The child may only live in their own world for the rest of their life. They will never be able to live like an ordinary person.
After he found out about this, he tossed and turned for days and lost five or six pounds in half a month.
For more than two months, he hadn't been home. He just wanted to make more money as he planned to take his daughter to the capital to see a doctor when he had collected enough money.
He never imagined that little Wan'er could actually respond to others!
His eyes fell on Da Qiao. He finally completely believed what his mom said- this child was a lucky star.
As long as one was sincerely kind to her, she can bring blessings to those around her!
Chen Lai Di stood beside her mom. Her eyes stared at the dress in Da Qiao's hands. Her eyes burned red with jealousy.
It was just that she didn't dare to speak out.
Her mom had gotten beaten. If she dared to ruin her dad's affairs, he could kill her once they got back home!
...
Although the atmosphere was no longer as warm as before, there were no more contradictions and nauseating things.
After eating, Qiao Hong Mei took the initiative to help wash the dishes. Qiao Hong Xia wasn't polite and let her do all the dishes.
Qiao Hong Mei was furious!
She was cursing Qiao Family in her heart while fiercely washing the bowls and basins. Suddenly she let out an "ouch".
Looking down, she saw that her index finger was cut by a notch on the plate. The blood was flowing non-stop!
"Oh, my god. You can get a cut by washing dish. Hong Mei, you must normally do very little chores, right?"
Wan Chun Ju was sitting not far away eating melons. When she saw her scream, she immediately walked over with her big belly.
When Qiao Hong Mei heard her snarky remark, she was so angry that she almost vomited blood: "Eldest Sister-in-law, don't talk nonsense, okay! Don't you see that a wound was cut open on my finger?"
Wan Chun Ju pouted: "There has always been a notch there. When others wash dishes, they're fine. While just you get a cut? If you want to be lazy, just say it directly. What's with all these excuses!"
Fury made Qiao Hong Mei's face liked a cooked shrimp: "..."
Lin Hui didn't come over.
At the sight of Qiao Hong Mei being angered to the point of nearly vomiting blood by Wan Chun Ju, Lin Hui suddenly thought of the phrase "a wicked person will be harassed by another of like ilk". The corner of her mouth pursed slightly.
Chen Xing came out when he heard movement. Seeing Qiao Hong Mei quarreling with her eldest sister-in-law again, he couldn't wait to kick her to the horizon!
Qiao Xiu Zhi also came out. She glanced at Qiao Hong Mei's bleeding fingers and stated, "You don't need to wash the dishes. Go and bandage it. Then all of you go back early. It's getting late."
Chen Xing gritted his teeth. Anger burned in his heart.
For a while, he felt that Qiao Family was like the stones in the dung pit. They don't accept soft and hard method. He smilingly accompanied for a whole night and their attitudes were still neutral.
For a while, he felt that all this was Qiao Hong Mei's fault. If she hadn't offended people as soon as she came, Qiao Family would have kept them here for one night out of courtesy.
Damn, what a pig teammate!
Compared with Qiao Hong Mei, Chen Xing was a man who can bend and stretch.
After helping Qiao Hong Mei bandage the wound, he didn't dawdled., After saying goodbye, he left with his wife and daughter.
After walking out of Qiao's house, Qiao Hong Mei commented with a dissatisfied face: "It's getting dark. You shouldn't have followed my mom's words just now!"
Chen Xing turned his head and gave her a cold look: "Next time you dare to be stupid again, see how I'll sort you out when you come back!"
His eyes were too fierce. It made Qiao Hong Mei think of the black cat's eyes at night.
She shivered all over. Her throat felt like a fish bone was stuck. She couldn't utter a word.
What Fang Xiao Juan said to her last time suddenly popped up in her mind. Her eyes couldn't help landing on Chen Xing, as if she wanted to wanted to make a hole in him with her gaze.
Chen Xing had never been a dutiful man. She knew this better than anyone.
Why did she pester to marry Chen Xing back then? It wasn't because she loved him, but because she had already given him her body.
If she didn't marry him, who else can she marry?
In addition, Chen Xing was the man with the best conditions she had seen. So at that time, she would marry into Chen Family even if she risked her life!
It was just that in the past few months, Chen Xing never took the initiative to touch her. Only when she took the initiative to tease him, he would reluctantly do it.
She considered all the women around him that he could come into contact with. Finally she thought of someone. She felt that the most likely and most suspicious one was Wang Ni'er, who was also working in a state-run restaurant.
She decided to find a chance to test the other party!
Chen Xing was thinking about how to get in touch with the deputy chief through Qiao Family. So he didn't notice her gaze for a while.
...
"Mom, I just saw it clearly now. Hong Mei deliberately cut her finger with the notch. She just wanted to be lazy!"
Seeing that Qiao Hong Mei pissed away by her, Wan Chun Ju was proud.
Everyone was speechless when they heard her words.
At that time, she was more than two meters away from Qiao Hong Mei. How sharp were her eyes to see it clearly?
Wan Chun Ju didn't care what other people think of her. As long as she can please her mother-in-law, she can overcome all obstacles. Whether it was going up the mountain of knives and go down the frying pan...
Which were impossible.
But she can retort Qiao Hong Mei and make her pissed off. This was her unique skill!
Qiao Dong Ying took in her mom's pleased with herself expression. For the first time, she felt that her mom was actually quite "cute" sometimes.
Qiao Xiu Zhi saw that her eldest daughter-in-law had been staring at herself with bright eyes and an expression saying 'Mom, please praise me quickly'. It seemed that it wasn't good for her not to say anything.
She coughed and uttered, "Hong Mei likes to be lazy and play tricks since she was a child. Next time she comes over, you can keep an eye on her."
Like a getting a shot of adrenaline, Wan Chun Ju gave her mother-in-law a military salute and loudly declared, "Yes, Mom! I will follow your instructions and keep an eye on Qiao Hong Mei!"
Everyone: "..."
Speechless, Qiao Dong Ying turned her head away. She simply can't watch her mom's stupidity.
Da Qiao leaned beside her grandfather, covered her mouth and laughed secretly.
When everyone was about to take out the prepared gifts, they heard Wan Chun Ju's cry.
Qiao Zhen Guo said, "Wife, what's wrong with you?"
Wan Chun Ju covered her belly. Her face turned pale and replied: "Zhen Guo, my belly hurts so much... I may be going into labor!"
Going into labor?
Everyone was taken aback by her words!
Because technology wasn't developed enough these days, everyone can only estimate the time of pregnancy according to a woman's menstrual time.
Before Wan Chun Ju was confirmed to be pregnant, she said that she had had a period last month. But the amount was much smaller than usual. So the doctor guessed that she was just became pregnant back then.
According to the doctor's guess, she was only eight and a half months pregnant now. However, she was giving birth so soon. It seems that the time was wrong. She should be nine and a half months pregnant now!
Qiao Zhen Guo's brain was stunned silly. Still, when he heard what his wife said, he immediately went up to support her.
Qiao Xiu Zhi quickly recovered and said calmly, "Eldest, can you hold your wife?"
Qiao Zhen Guo tried it and found that he couldn't hold her up. His wife's belly was too big and it was dark outside. It won't be easy.
He scratched his head and suggested, "Mom, why don't you hold instead?"
Everyone: "..."
Wan Chun Ju shivered. At the thought of being held in princess carry by her mother-in-law, her belly hurt even more: "Zhen Guo, you hold me!"
Qiao Xiu Zhi saw the water was running down her feet and didn't dare to delay. She walked over and picked up Wan Chun Ju: "Eldest, take the money. Let's go to the clinic!"
Being held by her mother-in-law, Wan Chun Ju was as quiet as a quail. She didn't daring to move at all.
Looking at this scene, everyone felt that it wasn't the normal level of eye-stabbing.
Soon everyone had no time to think about it, because Wan Chun Ju screamed like a pig getting slaughtered.
"Ouch...it hurts to death! F*ck...it hurts..."
Neighboring Gu Family heard the ruckus here and immediately ran over in curiosity.
"What's going on here? Why is Eldest Qiao's wife screaming like a pig getting killed again? It can't be that she fell down like last time?"
Old woman Gu stared at Qiao Xiu Zhi and her daughter-in-law as she smirked.
Wan Chun Ju felt that old woman Gu was cursing her. She immediately yelled: "You are killing pigs. Your whole family kills pigs! Be careful that you'll fall and drop on your big butt!"
"You……!"
When old woman Gu heard this, she was so pissed that her breath almost didn't come up and pass on the spot!
Qiao Xiu Zhi couldn't be bothered to pay attention to old woman Gu. She was about to take her eldest daughter-in-law to the clinic when she saw Qiao Zhen Min come over with a flashlight.
Gu Family stared at the flashlight in Qiao Zhen Min's hand. Their eyes turned red with envy.
Qiao Family was really different. They can have something like a flashlight. The deputy chief must have bought it for them!
Wan Chun Ju kept screaming all the way: "Ouch, why is my belly hurting so much. Mom, I think I'm about to give birth!"
She had given birth to three children. She was very clear about the procedure of giving birth.
Although there will be labor pains at the beginning, it was never this painful. In other words, the frequency wasn't that high.
But now she was throbbing. She felt like something was about to come out.
Qiao Xiu Zhi rolled her eyes and said, "Of course you are going to give birth. Save your energy and wait until the baby come out!"
Qiao Zhen Guo chased after them and called out, "Wife, listen to Mom's words. I only brought you two mantou. If you keep calling like that, I guess it won't be enough for you later!"
Wan Chun Ju: "..."
Damn man. Her belly seem to be hurting even more!
When they arrived at the clinic, there was only one male doctor.
Wan Chun Ju insisted that he can't deliver her baby: "I, Wan Chun Ju, is innocent. Don't come here to defile me!"
"..."
The male doctor scanned her swarthy face and huge body and felt offended!
He coughed and responded, "Judging from your state, either you get sent to the town hospital immediately or hire someone who had experience as a midwife before..."
It was just that before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Wan Chun Ju's screams.
"Ahhh... I'm about to give birth. The baby is coming out! Zhen Guo, take off my pants!"
Male doctor: "..."
He walked out of the door and directed to Chen Qiao Qiao, who was standing at the door: "Go in, I will guide you from outside."
Chen Qiao Qiao said nervously, "But I don't know how!"
The male doctor reached out and patted her shoulder and assured, "Just follow what I taught you last time. You'll be fine. Come on, take a deep breath with me first..."
Chen Qiao Qiao noticed his hand. Her face blushed slightly and turned her body: "Your hand..."
The male doctor seemed to realize his inappropriate behavior just now and smiled apologetically: "I'm sorry. I didn't notice it. Don't worry about it!"
Chen Qiao Qiao replied, "It's okay."
As soon as she finished speaking, the door creaked and Qiao Zhen Min walked over.
Chen Qiao Qiao panicked for no reason.
Qiao Zhen Min didn't pay attention to her face: "Didn't you study nursing for the last three months? Go in quickly. I think Eldest Sister-in-law is about to give birth!"
Chen Qiao Qiao nodded quickly, turned around and ran in as if a ghost was chasing her.
Wan Chun Ju said many times that she was going to give birth, but no one believed her at first.
After all, giving birth to a child wasn't a hen laying an egg. Iit will come out after a few calls.
Half an hour later, when the child was cleaned and held in Qiao Zhen Guo's hands, everyone believed it!
"Zhen Guo, show me our youngest son!"
After giving birth to the baby, Wan Chun Ju's face displayed some exhaustion. Still, she was in high spirits.
Qiao Zhen Guo carefully walked over with the baby in his arms and spoke, "Wife, not the youngest son. It's youngest daughter."
Wan Chun Ju's face turned pale as she uttered in disbelief, "Zhen Guo, stop joking with me. It's obviously a son, how could it be a daughter?"
She always felt that she had a son in her belly.
She was going to give birth to two golden bumps. In the future, all Qiao Family's assets will be left to her two sons!
No one can shake her status in the future!
But now her man said she gave birth to a daughter. She absolutely didn't believe it!
Qiao Zhen Guo saw she didn't believe him. So he handed his daughter to her and said, "Then see for yourself!"
Wan Chun Ju opened her daughter's clothes and find there was no little chick. She was struck by lightning!
Her youngest son... was gone!
Qiao Zhen Gguo ignored his wife's expression and laughed: "Wife, people say that a woman gives birth to a baby like a hen laying eggs. I didn't believe it before, but I believe it now. You gave birth to a baby faster than a hen laying an egg!"
Wan Chun Ju: "..."
Wan Chun Ju's heart had already suffered a heavy blow. Now she was irked by her man. She felt aggrieved in her heart and cried out with a 'waa'!
On Qiao Xiu Zhi's birthday, Qiao Family got a new addition... Qiao Dong Yun.
Also that night, a man carrying a suitcase knocked on the door of the Wang's house.
Can't believe that of the 5 spouses Qiao family first chose, 1st SIL turns out to be the best of the bunch. Seems Fifth better start hat shopping. Also 1st SIL is getting set up for a huge embarrassment with having a daughter right before Lin Hui pops out twin boys (or at least seems to be from NU summary). Obviously she'll be the only one that cares
ReplyDeleteHer son was right, she gave him a little sister.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chapter!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chapter!
ReplyDelete🤣 hahaha...the eldest branch is the cross talk comedian...
ReplyDeleteAh third wang son is back!!! And the Chen qiao qiao tsk.. she honestly disgust me
ReplyDeleteIs this doctor guy will be third party?
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