Tuesday, 29 November 2022

AKIT7 142

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Chapter 142


Qiao Zhen Guo made a fool of himself that night. Fortunately, all the people present that day were their own people. Only Wan Chun Ju was so furious that she almost vomited blood.

The next day, Wan Chun Ju was still upset at the thought of it: "Why did you treat You Rou as me last night? Am I just a dog in your eyes?"

Qiao Zhen Guo scratched his forehead and said, "Wife, how can you compare with You Rou? You are much heavier than You Rou!"

On this day, the man's screams rang out again in first branch's rented house.

It was also on this day, Qiao Zhen Guo had two more claw marks on his face. He explained to the guests again that they from a wild cat.

Qiao Xiu Zhi saw the scratches on her eldest son's face and didn't bother to pay attention to him at all. But he was strictly forbidden to drink alcohol in the future!

Qiao Zhen Guo felt that his mom didn't love him as much as before and was aggrieved.

——

A day later, Qiao Dong He's mother-in-law finally arrived in the capital.

Qiao Dong He originally wanted to go to the train station to pick her up. Don't know if she ate the wrong thing or because she was too nervous, her stomach began to feel uncomfortable when she was heading out.

Seeing her like this, Luo Jun Liang wanted to take her to the hospital. However, Qiao Dong He stopped him.

"I'm fine. I'll rest at home for a while. You'd better go to the train station to pick up Mom. The train will arrive soon!" She said with a pale face.

Luo Jun Liang held her cold little hand and worriedly expressed, "Are you really all right? You don't look too good. Let's go to the hospital first. We'll explain to her later. She will understand."

"No. You better go. I'm really fine. How can I not know my own body? Although Mom has been to the capital before, the city has developed so rapidly in the past two years. Aren't you worried about her getting lost?"

Qiao Dong He smiled bitterly. Her mother-in-law could understand her son, but she would never understand her daughter-in-law.

After all, she was his own mother. Of course, Luo Jun Liang was worried.

He originally wanted to ask a colleague or a friend to help pick her up, but Qiao Donghe told him to go over in person. So he went.

After seeing her husband leave, Qiao Dong He returned to the living room and slumped on the small sofa. Her mind was so nervous that she was about to convulse.

She didn't blame anyone. She just hate herself for being so useless!

To actually be afraid to this point! No wonder her grandmother and Younger Sister said they were so disappointed in her.

She was so useless!

After resting on the sofa for a while, her stomach didn't seem to hurt so much. She glanced around, stood up, and took a basin to fetch water from outside.

Although she didn't spend much time with her mother-in-law, those few days were enough for her to remember deeply.

That was why she had to scrub all the places before her mother-in-law came. Although she usually cleaned and the place wasn't dirty at all, her mind was still worried about being her pickiness.

Seeing her go out to fetch water with big belly, the elder sister who lives next door kindly reminded her: "This kind of heavy work should be left to your man to do for you. If anything happens, it will be too late to regret it!"

Qiao Dong He smiled gratefully at her: "Thank you, Elder Sister Lan. Jun Liang went to pick up my mother-in-law. I'm not heavy pregnant now. I can still do some light work."

This person called Elder Sister Lan congratulated her when hearing that her mother-in-law was coming: "This is wonderful. Your mother-in-law has experience in giving birth to children. When the time comes, it will be better than your man taking care of you in confinement!"

When Qiao Dong He heard this, the smile on her face suddenly falter a little.

Elder Sister Lan didn't see notice unusual about her. The two chatted for a few more words and then separated.

Qiao Dong He went back with the water and scrubbed the inside and outside of the ten-square dorm. When the hand touched it, not a single dust was seen.

She slumped contentedly on the sofa.

On Luo Jun Liang's side, he met a postgraduate classmate on the way over. This chat stop delayed for some time. When he arrived at the train station, the train his mom was on had already arrived at the station.

Mother Luo sat on the bench. Her face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

Luo Jun Liang felt his heart drummed a little at this sight. He ran over and was scolded before he could open his mouth!

"Why don't you guys come and pick me up again next year? How long has it been since the train arrived and not a shadow of you two could be seen. Do you see me as your mother?"

Mother Luo had always been relatively hot-tempered. In the past, she would be reasonable. But the last two years, her personality had spiraled more and more downward.

At her age, it was the time for menopause. Suspicious and doubt became embedded in her personality. Even her man, Luo Qing couldn't stand her.

Luo Jun Liang saw the surrounding eyes land on him and his face flushed: "Mom, I met a classmate when I came out and was delayed for a while. Usually the train is late, I didn't expect the train to be on time today!"

Mother Luo's eyes kept looking behind him, but she couldn't see Qiao Dong He.

Her sparse brows raised up and uttered, "Where's your wife? Didn't she come?"

Luo Jun Liang explained: "Mom, Dong He was supposed to come. But when we were about to head out, her stomach was suddenly unwell. So I told her not to come."

There were so many people at the train station. It would be bad if someone bumped her. Him alone was enough.

Mother Luo's thin lips twitched and criticized, "What great timing to be unwell! Only when heading out it happens. I think she did it on purpose. She doesn't place me, her mother-in-law, any importance at all!"

She met a woman about the same age as her on the train. Coincidentally, her son was also a postgraduate student in the capital. So the two of them kept bragging about their son's intelligence, obedience and filial piety. Both wanted to prove that their son was smarter, more obedient, and more filial.

However, the son of the other party wasn't married yet. Mother Luo mentally felt she won the other party on this point.

So she boasted about how her daughter-in-law was filial to her. When she told her to go east and she didn't dare to go west and vice versa.

She had declared that her son and daughter-in-law must be waiting to pick her up at the station long ago. Anyway, she came to the capital to enjoy life!

Unexpectedly, after arriving at the station, the two's sons were nowhere to be seen; which was very awkward.

What was even more embarrassing was that the woman's son arrived at the train station within ten minutes and bought food for the woman. While her clever, obedient and filial son and daughter-in-law were nowhere to be seen!

At that time, she felt the woman's gaze was filled with mockery. She had never been so humiliated in her life!

Since then, a fire had been burning in her heart.

Now that she found out that her daughter-in-law didn't come, how could she hold back?

Seeing his mom like this, Luo Jun Liang also felt that his head was big: "Mom, it's not like that. How can Dong He be that kind of person? She is really unwell. And she has your grandson or granddaughter in her belly. Aren't you afraid that she will be bumped by someone when she comes?"

Mother Luo pondered about it and felt it made sense. She suppressed the anger in her heart for a while, stood up and spoke, "Let's go. What are you standing there for? Do you think it's not embarrassing enough?"

Luo Jun Liang rubbed his nose, picked up the seven or eight bags his mom brought, and quickly followed.

Now he finally understood a little why his wife was so nervous.

Once back in the dorm, Mother Luo didn't point at Qiao Dong He's nose to scold her for not picking her up for her grandson's sake. Still, her words were snarky and made Qiao Dong He's heart blocked to the max.

After Mother Luo finished eating, she started to touch here and look there. But the place was just cleaned by Qiao Dong He. She couldn't find any fault if she wanted to.

Since Mother Luo couldn't find a mistake and it was the first day that she came here, she let her go for the time being.

Seeing this, Qiao Dong He breathed a sigh of relief.

——

Wang Xian Xian was reach the point of obsession with when it came to the vice president, Huo Chi.

Just when she mustered up the courage to write a letter to express her feelings to the other party, she suddenly saw him standing downstairs of their dormitory.

Wang Xian Xian's heart beat wildly and she ran over to him in ecstasy. She coyly spoke, "Senior Brother Huo, hello!"

Huo Chi glanced at her and expressionlessly responded, "En."

Wang Xian Xian was nervous and overjoyed when she saw him recognizing her: "Senior Brother Huo, I'm Wang Xian Xian from the etiquette department. Maybe you don't know me, but I really admire you, Senior Brother Huo!"

Huo Chi didn't answer her this time.

The reason why he knew Wang Xian Xian was not because she was a member of the student union, nor because she was beautiful. But because she was Da Qiao's roommate.

As long as there was anyone or something related to Da Qiao, he will try to get the fact straight.

Sensing his sudden indifference, Wang Xian Xian felt a little depressed. Still, she mustered up the courage to find a topic, "Senior Brother Huo, why are you here? Are you waiting for someone?"

This time Huo Chi nodded: "Well, I'm waiting for my girlfriend."

I am waiting for my girlfriend.

Wait for my girlfriend.

My girlfriend.

Girlfriend.

Friend.

These words played back and forth in Wang Xian Xian's mind like an echo. It was like a thunderbolt falling from the sky and struck on her whole body.

Senior Brother Huo had a girlfriend?

When did this happen? She clearly asked the student union and everyone said he had no match!

At this moment, a soft voice came from behind her: "Elder Brother Huo Chi."

The voice made her tremble and she recovered from her daze.

She turned around at once and found Da Qiao wearing a white dress walking out of the door of the dormitory building.

The previously indifferent Huo Chi had a bright smile on his face. Then he walked towards her with his long legs.

Wang Xian Xian: !!!

So his girlfriend was Da Qiao?

Her roommate!!!

Huo Chi walked towards Da Qiao and eyed her: "You are so beautiful today!"

In the past, he was embarrassed to say such sickly sweet thing. But after getting stimulated by Dong Yun last time. He felt that if he didn't work hard, he would be crushed by Da Qiao's younger siblings.

In fact, the first time saying such affectionate words was the hardest. Once it was said, it was like an opened Pandora's box that can no longer be stopped.

Huo Chi's face was much thicker now than before. Although all kinds of compliments weren't easy to come by, they were also very handy.

Da Qiao curved her lips into a smile. The dimples at the corner of her mouth was shallow: "Thank you Elder Brother Huo Chi. But this dress was given to me by Elder Brother Huo Chi. Does this count as the potter praising his own pot?"

Huo Chi shook his head: "No. The pot has to be good-looking for it to work. If it is a distorted melon or cracked jujube, even dressing it up with a royal robe, it would be useless!"

When he mentioned distorted melons and cracked jujubes, Huo Chi glanced at the approaching Wang Xian Xian. The meaning was self-evident.

Wang Distorted Melon Xian Xian: "..."

Da Qiao had a very bad impression of Wang Xian Xian. Even if she came over, she didn't plan to talk to her. As she chatted with Huo Chi, they were about to leave.

Wang Xian Xian quickly stopped her and spoke, "Da Qiao, is Senior Brother Huo your match? Why don't I know about this?"

Da Qiao pulled her hand away and replied, "Elder Brother Huo Chi is indeed my match. However, we aren't familiar with each other. I don't think I need to tell you!"

After speaking, she and Huo Chi turned around and left.

Huo Chi didn't give her a second look from beginning to end.

Wang Xian Xian: Her love had yet to start and her heart was broken.

She watched the two of them depart. Handsome guy and pretty girl. The compatible sight of their back was enough for her eyes to turn red!

Huo Chi took Da Qiao out to eat.

After the meal, they were about to go back to school when it suddenly started to rain.

The place to eat wasn't far from the school. It wasn't a heavy rain. Da Qiao thought it wasn't a problem to run back. Unexpectedly, Huo Chi disallowed.

Huo Chi asked her to wait for him in the store and said to her, "I'll go to the small store over there to buy an umbrella and not get you soaked. You are so cute. What if you get wet in the rain and sprout."

Da Qiao, who was fed a mouthful of candy, was caught off guard: Elder Brother Huo Chi is so good at flirting with me!

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Sunday, 27 November 2022

AKIT7 141




Chapter 141


Was this joker sent by monkeys?

Both Da Qiao and Cai Ru Nan's mouth corners twitched.

But the funnier part had yet to come!

The little gangster behind him ran up and picked up the button that flew out.

Then they were fawningly handing it over as they complained: "Elder Brother Hai, your buttons! But Elder Brother Hai, why are your clothes so poor quality? Elder Brother Hai, you must have been deceived?"

Red-faced, Tang Han Hai raised his hand and rewarded him with a knock in the head. Gritting his teeth, he uttered, "Shut up! No one will treat you as a mute if you don't speak!"

Another gangster ran up and pulled the little gangster away: "That's right. Scram to one side! Don't you know that Elder Brother Hai's clothes are all bought from the department stores? Just this clothes cost tens of yuan! Also, our elder brother Hai is so wise and talented. How could he be deceived?"

The little gangster looked aggrieved: He really didn't know that such poor clothes cost tens of yuan qaq. Was the quality of clothes in department stores so bad now?

Seeing Da Qiao and the other girl looked at him like he was mentally retarded, Tang Han Hai kicked the two little gangsters on the buttocks.

Then he rushed towards the girls, cursing and berating "Both of you can forget about leaving this place alive to..." day.

Before he could finish speaking, Da Qiao grabbed his outstretched arm and twisted his hand to his back—

Tang Han Hai made a slaughtered pig sound: "You stinky girl, you... ahhh... what are you doing? Quick, put me down!"

Da Qiao could be seen grabbing his waist and lifted him up!

Seeing this scene, everyone was shocked!

The little gangsters opened their mouths wide and their eyes dropped in surprise.

Cai Ru Nan was also shocked.

When did the delicate and soft goddess image in her mind become a Hercules?

Tang Han Hai: I don't want to fly high. I'm afraid of heights!!!

Under everyone's stunned gaze, Da Qiao threw Tang Han Hai out.

With a 'bang', Tang Han Hai fell heavily to the ground. Then he rolled on the ground a few times before stopping.

There was silence all around.

It was frighteningly silent.

Da Qiao clapped her hands. She raised her beautiful eyebrows toward the other gangsters and coldly stated, "Who else? Hurry up! Don't waste time!"

The little gangsters shivered: Dare not. They dare not disrespect. We have eyes but don't recognize Mount Tai!

The gangsters quickly helped their boss, Tang Han Hai, get up and the whole group ran so much that their buttocks nearly fell off.

Tang Han Hai was angry and embarrassed. Halfway through the run, he turned his head and gritted his teeth. He threatened: "Stinky girl, remember this, I won't let you go!"

Cai Ru Nan recovered from the shock and burst into laughter: "Only useless people threat. If you have the gut, come here! Come! Hahaha... a group of defeated generals!"

Tang Han Hai was so furious that he almost burst into flames: "You... you stinky girl, remember this too. I will sort you out later!"

Cai Ru Nan put on a look of fear: "I'm so afraid!"

Tang Han Hai: "..."

His manly ego was completely wiped out today. It can't do. He had to go back and fight another 500 rounds!

He pulled away the little gangster's hand to go around. However, he was halted.

"Boss, forget it. We can't beat her. It's better to not go and lose face!"

The one talking was the little gangster from before.

As soon as he opened his mouth, the other gangsters wished to strangle him to death!

Shut up if you don't know how to speak! Only know to mess with a woolen thread all day long!

Sure enough, Tang Han Hai became furious when he heard the little gangster words. Ignoring his throbbing buttocks and kicked his butt: "Scram!"

But remembering the way Da Qiao lifted him up just now, his whole body trembled.

In the end he didn't go back and fight heroically for another five hundred rounds.

When Cai Ru Nan heard their conversation, he laughed until tears came.

When the group of gangsters disappeared, she turned her head to look at Da Qiao with admiration, "Da Qiao, why are you so strong?"

Da Qiao indifferently explained: "I was born with super strength. But compared to my grandmother, my strength is nothing."

Cai Ru Nan was shocked: "You can easily lift a man up. If your grandmother is stronger, how strong is that?"

Da Qiao thought for a while, "Probably... it's the level of killing a wild boar with one punch."

Cai Ru Nan: "..."

Gained a strange knowledge.

Kill the wild boar with one punch! How spectacular would that scene be!

When she came back to her senses, she gazed at Da Qiao with deeper admiration: "Before, when I see you not quarrelling with Wang Big Celestial and the others before, I thought you were worried about a fight breaking out because we are less in number than them and will suffer. Now I realize that you aren't afraid of them. You simply couldn't be bothered to argue with them!"

Da Qiao raised her eyebrows: "Wang Big Celestial?"

Cai Ru Nan grinned and said narrowly: "It's Wang Xian Xian. Doesn't she always say she got celestial aura? I might as well just call her Wang Big Celestial. Doesn't this got more celestial air?"

When Da Qiao heard this, she burst into a chuckle: "Be careful. If she hears it, she will definitely have a feud with you!"

Cai Ru Nan said with a lackey-like smile: "Isn't there still you? You don't even put little gangsters. So what's a few chicks?"

Dumbfoundedly, Da Qiao shook her head. Still, she reminded her, "You shouldn't tell others about my strength for the time being."

As for whether she will be discovered one day, then let it be. She didn't want to be seen as a monster now.

Cai Ru Nan understood after thinking about it and sharply nodded: "Don't worry. Although I usually chatter, my mouth is very tight!"

With that said, the two returned to the dormitory with their things.

——

On the other side, Tang Miao Shan was restless all day. The closer the appointed time came, the more she couldn't sit still.

She raised her hand and looked at her watch. It was almost six o'clock. According to the time, her elder cousin brother should have succeeded at this time.

She used a piece of jewelry to learn about Da Qiao's routine from her younger cousin Chen Xiao Lan and find out that she would go to Hou street to buy fruit every Wednesday.

From the school to Hou street, one had to pass through a sparsely populated alley. She told her elder cousin brother to sit there and wait.

Although she really wanted to witness Da Qiao being bullied into peeing herself by a group of gangsters, she want to avoid suspicion. She didn't plan to go to the crime scene.

She bribed her roommate with a little favor. She asked the two of them to go to Hou Street to buy some fruit back for her. Checking the time, they should be almost back.

And speak of the devil. The next moment, the door of the dorm was pushed open.

Tang Miao Shan's eyes lit up. She stood up and greeted, "You guys are finally back!"

Roommate A came to a halt and said, "We didn't take that long, right? Why do you seem to be in a hurry?"

Only then did Tang Miao Shan realize that her reaction was too intense. She awkwardly smiled: "I guess I misread the time. I remember it only take half an hour from our school to Hou Street. Seeing that you were gone for more than an hour, I thought something happened to you. If this is the case, I'll die of guilt!"

Roommate A said: "Oh, we saw someone had an accident on the way back. So we watched it for a while before coming back."

Hearing this, Tang Miao Shan was so excited that her whole body trembled. She had to restrain her curiosity: "What accident happened?"

Roommate B said: "There was an auntie who was hit by a bicycle. We happened to see it when we passed by. They pulled us to testify It took a while to sort it out."

Tang Miao Shan was stunned: "That's it? Nothing else happened?"

Roommate B gave her a strange look and said, "Why? What do you want to happen?"

Only then did Tang Miao Shan realize that she had said something wrong and softly apologized: "I'm sorry. I must have gone stupid from the headache. I was in the dormitory just now and seemed to hear someone say that there was a girl in Hou Street who got that by a gangster... Hearing that she was a student of our school, I couldn't listen anymore. I was worried that you guys met with mishap. Just now when you were coming back, I was going to find you!"

Both roommates were startled.

Roommate A: "When did it happen? Why don't we know?"

Roommate B nodded: "We didn't hear any rumors along the way. Did someone talk nonsense? Did you hear who said this?"

Tang Miao Shan sneered and replied, "No. But it's possible that I heard it wrong. Anyway, it's great that no one had an accident!"

After such prevarication, the two roommates didn't pursue it any further.

When Tang Miao Shan waited until night fell. With the school's calmness, she knew that her elder cousin brother must have missed his chance.

How hateful!

——

Since Dai Shu Fang's birthday, Zhong Kang De had popped up in her life from time to time. Sometimes bringing her a bouquet of flowers, sometimes bringing her some candy or chocolate.

Dai Shu Fang wasn't a little girl who was ignorant of the world. She quickly understood what Zhong Kang De's intention.

Zhong Kang De also confessed his marital situation to her in the chat.

When he was in Country Mi, he had a married. The other party was also an overseas Chinese. The two met on the way to the Country Mi.

After getting along for a while, they got married. After getting married, he realized that he had been deceived. The woman had not only married but also had children in her home country!

In order to go abroad, she lied to her ex-husband to divorce her; saying that once she go abroad, she would find a way to pick them up.

He didn't care whether the other party was virgin or not. But the other party kept telling him that she had never been married and had never touched a man's hand. This was complete fraud!

And she was so cruel to her ex-husband and children. At that time he doubted in himself, what kind of person he was in love with!

He couldn't accept it, so he filed for divorce. Back then, they had been married for less than a year.

Dai Shu Fang was very empathic after hearing his story.

The world of adults wasn't easy. Each had its own sadness and story.

Before reuniting with Zhong Kang De, she never considered finding another man. She only wanted to wait for her son and Da Qiao to graduate, then get married, and give her a grandson or granddaughter. She would live in a life with grandchild in the future.

The arrival of Zhong Kang De broke her inner peace.

She felt the long-lost throbbing.

That feeling made her feel like she was young again. It truly made her feel she was alive!

Her only worry was her son and father-in-law not being able to accept her remarriage.

When Huo Chi first learned about his dad's remarriage, his whole body was full of hostility. Over the years, she and Da Qiao have worked hard to keep him from going astray.

After seeing his daughter-in-law's hesitation, Huo Hua Qing bluntly told her: "The Zhong lad is very good. If you think he is suitable, then get along and have a look. You're young. Don't act like an old man like me all day long!"

Hearing her father-in-law's words, Dai Shu Fang's eyes turned red: "Dad, thank you!"

Whether it was now or when they were on the farm, Father-in-law wholeheartedly treats her as his own daughter.

When they were on the farm, it wasn't just getting criticized from time to time. More importantly, there was not enough to eat. Some people would give priority to taking care of their children and wouldn't treat their daughter-in-law as their own at all.

She had seen at least three women die of exhaustion and starvation. While her father-in-law never rejected her because she wasn't surnamed Huo.

Huo Hua Qing waved his hand and went out with the bird cage to meet bird friends.

Father-in-law's side was sorted. Only Son was left.

After dinner that night, she asked her son to stay. Face flushed red, she hesitated and uttered lot of nonsense. She couldn't get into the topic.

Seeing his mom like this, Huo Chi guessed it at once. Originally, he wanted to wait for his mom to bring it up to her feeling awkward.

But looking at the current situation, they would be at it until dawn and his mom won't get to the point.

He could only opt to bring it up "Mom, are you trying to tell me about you and Professor Zhong?"

Dai Shu Fang's face instantly burned: "Chi-er, I just want to know... do you mind? If you don't want Mom to be with him, Mom won't see him in the future!"

The light shone on him. His long eyelashes formed a fan-shaped shadow under his eyelids: "Mom, I don't mind. I have inquired about it. Professor Zhong's reputation in school is very good. He has no ambiguous relationship with other women. So just follow your own heart. Don't worry about me!"

Dai Shu Fang's eyes widened: "When did you investigate him? How come I don't know?"

Huo Chi calmly replied, "Since the two of you met again."

At that time, he could see at a glance that Professor Zhong was in love with his mom. Later, after inquiring with his grandfather, he confirmed this point.

After that, he started to investigate Zhong Kang De. At that time, he didn't mention it to Da Qiao.

If the other party was an unreliable person, he will never allow the other party to appear in his mom's life and Da Qiao's life. As long as the other party dare to have any bad intention, he will do everything possible to make the other party scram!

The result of the investigation was that Zhong Kang De was better than he imagined. He was pure and had self-love. After returning to the country, his circle of friends was very simple, a fixed group of people. He didn't have any ambiguity with other women. There was no news of any harassment toward female students.

That was why the other party had the opportunity to come to his house during his mom's birthday.

Dai Shu Fang was shocked when she heard her son's answer.

Before she knew it, her son had grown strong enough to turn around and protect her and this family!

Since neither Son nor Father-in-law objected, Dai Shu Fang and Zhong Kang De had no burden at all when they interacted with each other.

——

An Ping and Dai Xiao Xue's engagement banquet was scheduled for Saturday at An Ping's own restaurant.

For this day, An Ping notified the guests in advance; saying that it wouldn't be open on Saturday as the owner had joyous event.

Some frequent guests were shocked and regretful when they found out that he was getting engaged.

In the eyes of outsiders, An Ping was a diamond-level son-in-law candidate. His education level was high school graduation, which was completely enough in this day and age.

He was the only son in the family- meaning that this restaurant will be his in the future. More importantly, it was heard that this restaurant was opened by him.

This lad was only nineteen years old. His future will definitely be unlimited!

What's more, they had came so many times. They have a certain understanding of his character.

He was simple and honest enough. No playing with the ladies. Such a person was the most reassuring husband!

Unexpectedly, before they made a move, the other party had already been engaged away. Many people felt very regretful.

The engagement banquet only start in the evening. Dai Xiao Xue was very nervous when she woke up in the morning.

Seeing her like this, Dai Shu Fang had no choice but to call Da Qiao to accompany her.

When Dai Xiao Xue saw Da Qiao's face, she immediately threw her nervousness to the wind.

She latched onto Da Qiao's hand and spoke, "Elder Sister Da Qiao, you look so pretty. Every time I see you again, I think you are more beautiful than the last time!"

Da Qiao was no longer surprise about her 'face-con' remarks: "After today, you can no longer call me elder sister."

She will be her elder cousin-in-law in the future. Although the two won't get married for a while, but after the relationship was established. It will be very strange to call her elder sister again.

Two red cloud floated onto Dai Xiao Xue's face: "Alright. I'll call you Da Qiao in the future. But you can't call me elder cousin-in-law. Otherwise I won't let it drop!"

Da Qiao curved her lips into a smile: "Okay, I won't call that now. I'll change when you get married."

Dai Xiao Xue's gaze hung on her face. Sighing, she spoke, "If your elder cousin brother and I have a child as beautiful as you in the future, I would be satisfied even if it was half. I'm afraid of giving birth to a little Dong Yun!"

Da Qiao:"……"

Just now, she told her not to call her elder cousin-in-law. Now she was thinking about having a baby!

While comforting, Da Qiao spoke for little Dong Yun: "You and your elder cousin brother are both good-looking. The child will definitely be good-looking in the future. But Xiao Xue, you can't talk about little Dong Yun like this in the future. She will be very sad!"

She will also be unhappy.

Little Dong Yun was her younger cousin sister. She was indeed not very good-looking. But people's hearts were biased. She didn't like others talking about her like that in front of her.

Dai Xiao Xue caught on and quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I won't say it in the future!"

——

The sky was getting dark. Everyone went to the hotel together by car.

Dai Guang Hong's complexion was much better than before. No longer puling a longer face.

Although he felt that An Ping's literacy level was a bit poor and his brain was a bit stupid, the advantage was that he was honest and willing to work. And he was willing to be responsible for Xiao Xue. He never pushed it away from the beginning.

Moreover, Qiao Family was the benefactor of his younger sister's family. So it couldn't really continue to be a villain.

An Ping was nervous when he saw his prospective father-in-law. The jollily grin on his face was much les. Still, in Dai Guang Hong's opinion, this point was more and more satisfactory.

Stable enough!

After the dinner started, there was an etiquette for changing one's addressment after engagement according to Qiao Family's custom. Then the elders would give red envelopes to the juniors.

An Ping had already secured the prospective father-in-law's approval. So the atmosphere wasn't bad.

But when it came to Dai Xiao Xue, Wan Chun Ju had a long face.

Anyone with eyes can tell at a glance that she didn't like her future daughter-in-law, Dai Xiao Xue.

The red envelopes she gave to Dai Xiao Xue were also very thin; not thick like others.

Seeing this, Dai Guang Hong flushed with anger. If his wife hadn't stopped him, he would have left on the spot with his daughter.

Qiao Xiu Zhi's face was also ugly.

Before the banquet, she warned her eldest daughter-in-law not to act up. She had even checked her red envelope and let her go after confirming that it was all right.

Unexpectedly, she actually gave her a slap in the face!

Very good!

After Wan Chun Ju gave the red envelope, she suddenly felt a chill coming from the side. As soon as she turned her head, she saw her mother-in-law looking at her with a gloomy face.

She shivered all over and immediately took out three red envelopes from her pocket, "Xiao Xue, Mom took too little just now. All these red packets are for you!"

Dai Xiao Xue: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Seeing this, Dai Xiao Xue's mom finally felt a little relieved in her heart.

Oh, her daughter's future mother-in-law was worrisome!

Except for Wan Chun Ju, the whole engagement dinner atmosphere was merry.

Even Qiao Yue Ming's family rushed back to join the banquet from out of town.

Originally, Qiao Yue Ming's husband taught in the capital. There wasn't much development in the school. After two years of teaching, his friends from other places wrote to him and asked him if he wanted to teach at their university.

The capital was full of talented people. Qiao Yue Ming's husband wasn't top-notch. It wasn't easy to get ahead. If he goes to a smaller place, talented people were a treasure. He may get better development.

After discussing it, the couple decided to go.

Less than two years after they moved to a small place, her parents came to the capital to settle down. It made Qiao Yue Ming very emotional.

She felt that she was a person with a very weak parental relationship. It was like this before. It was like this now.

The banquet didn't end until nine o'clock. Because Qiao Zhen Guo was too happy, he was accidentally got drunk.

After the crowd disperse, drunk Qiao Zhen Guo hid by himself next to a potted plant next to the kitchen and remained motionless.

He said that he was a watermelon and he was about to bloom and bear fruit. He told everyone to come to eat him later.

After hearing this, everyone was speechless.

Qiao Xiu Zhi had enough of this stupid couple!

She walked over, pulled Qiao Zhen Guo up and ordered, "Don't be an embarrassment here. Go home immediately!"

Mommy boy Qiao Zhen Guo was drunk. He may not recognize his wife, but he will definitely recognize his mom.

He nodded his head several times in difficulty and replied, "Okay Mom, I, go back, my home... hiccup... then be a melon..."

Qiao Xiu Zhi didn't even look at him: "Shut up and go!"

Qiao Zhen Guo shivered a bit before walking to their dog Qiao You Rou.

As if sensing danger, Qiao You Rou took a step back.

However, he was still a step slower.

Qiao Zhen Guo can be seen picking him up and put him on his shoulders: "Come on, Wife, let's go home... go!"

After he finished speaking, he carried Qiao You Rou and jogged away.

Everyone: "..."

Not-as-good-as-a-dog, real wife Wan Chun Ju: "..."

Qiao You Rou: I was terrified at the time.

Friday, 25 November 2022

AKIT7 140




Chapter 140


Shen Tian You carried Qiao Dong Ying back to Qiao's second branch's house.

When Qiao Zhen Jun and Lin Hui saw Qiao Dong Ying, they were both startled. The main point was that she was drunk to this state!

Lin Hui asked Shen Tian You to carry Qiao Dong Ying into the room where Da Qiao slept before. She asked while leading the way, "What's going on? When did Dong Ying come back? And why is she so drunk?"

Shen Tian You's face felt a little on-the-spot and replied: "Elder Sister Ying just came back today. She said that she had never had Erguotou before, so she wanted to try it. Never thought her alcohol tolerance was bad. Just two sip did the trick. So I had to send her back."

In fact, he didn't know why Elder Sister Ying suddenly came back.

But he could sense ELder Sister Ying was unhappy. Something must have happened to her.

It was a pity that she didn't believe in him and didn't want to tell him a lot of things!

How vexing.

Lin Hui froze for a moment, clearly not believing Shen Tian You's explanation.

If she want to drink, she didn't have to run all the way back from the provincial capital to here to drink. It was a bit too labor-intensive.

But she didn't intend to expose the other party and make it awkward for him.

As she covered Qiao Dong Ying with a sheet, she merrily spoke, "Thank you You Tian. It's getting late, you should go back early to avoid worrying your family!"

Shen Tian You glanced behind her and nodded: "Okay, Auntie Hui. I'll go back now. After Elder Sister Ying wakes up, tell her that I'll come and see her tomorrow."

Lin Hui smiled and nodded.

She didn't think much about Shen Tian You's turning head at every step.

Shen Tian You had been clinging to Qiao Dong Ying since childhood. The most important factor was that the difference between the two of them was five years. Shen Tian You was still in high school. No one would think in another light.

Shen Tian You left. Qiao Dong Ying woke up in the middle of the night. Lin Hui had remained by her side.

When Qiao Dong Ying woke up, her brain felt enormous. She didn't realize where she was for a while. When she saw Second Aunt who was leaning on the side and sleeping, she remembered that she was in Yunlai Town.

Lin Hui woke up from her dream when she heard noise. Looking up, she found Qiao Dong Ying awake and immediately stood up, "Dong Ying, are you awake? Are you hungry?"

A flash of guilt flashed in Qiao Dong Ying's eyes. She apologetically responded, "I'm sorry, Second Aunt. It's so late and I made you to guard me. I'm not hungry..."

Before she could finish speaking, her stomach remembered to rumble, as if it was deliberately going against her.

Qiao Dong was embarrassed.

Lin Hui burst into a chuckle: "Everyone is a family. No need for sorry. You can tell Second Aunt if you are hungry. Get up and wash your face first. Second Aunt warm up food for you!"

Because Qiao Dong Ying slept through the evening, Lin Hui deliberately separated part of tonight's meal so she could wake up and eat it later.

When Qiao Dong Ying heard this, her heart warmed: "Thank you Second Aunt."

Lin Hui curved her lips and turned away with a smile.

As for why Qiao Dong Ying came back and why she was drunk, she didn't plan to ask.

The other party was no longer a child. So she can't casually inquire about her private matter.

Besides, she was only the second aunt after all, not her own mother. The other party would be annoyed from too many questions.

In fact, this was the case. Qiao Dong Ying was secretly relieved when Second Aunt didn't ask why she came back and why she was drunk.

If she asked herself, she didn't know how to answer.

Say she broke up?

Say she suddenly missed her family?

No matter how she answer, it seem to be very weak-minded.

After watching Qiao Dong Ying eat, Lin Hui couldn't win against the tiredness anymore and went back to her room.

Qiao Dong Ying was lying on Younger Sister Da Qiao's bed. Because the sheets had been washed and dried, they had no familiar smell. Still, she held the sheets tightly in her arms.

Outside the window were a sea of stars. She looked out of the window and didn't fall asleep for a long time.

——

The next day, Shen Tian You came to Qiao's house early in the morning.

When Qiao Dong Ying saw him, she was stunned for a moment. She remembered the situation of drinking yesterday and her face slightly warmed up: "You stinky boy, why did you come so early?"

Shen Tian You's eyes dodged a little. He didn't dare to meet her gaze: "I come... to see Elder Sister Ying."

He was anxious from seeing how depressed she was yesterday and hearing no one liked her. In a moment of stimulation, he told her that he was called 'nobody'. Don't know if she heard it at the time?

He wanted her to hear it, but he was afraid of her hearing it. It was the first time in his life that he had experienced this kind of angst.

Qiao Dong Ying didn't notice his strangeness: "You are thoughtful. I'm fine. Thank you for yesterday. I'm going back today. You're going to take the college entrance examination this year. Do your best, okay?"

Don't get into a junior college like her. Shen Tian You's grades had always been great. As long as he didn't make a mistake in the exam, he can perform better than her no matter what.

Thinking of this, she laughed at herself again. She really was the most useless one.

Seeing her frown, Shen Tian You leaned over and asked in a low voice, "Elder Sister Ying, did something happen to you at school?"

In an instant, his face came close. Qiao Dong Ying got slightly startled.

The face in front of her still had the teen's youthfulness. The fat had faded away and it had transformed into a handsome face.

Only then did she realize that Shen Tian You was quite good-looking.

After staring at it for a long time, she reacted and quickly coughed, "I'm fine. Some people suddenly stopped interacting with me. I felt a little emotional. My mood was also affected."

Shen Tian You blinked his long eyelashes and said, "But Elder Sister Ying, life is all about strangers coming and going around us. Those who leave show that they aren't important."

What matters were those who stay all the time, like him.

It was just that he didn't have the courage to say this.

Qiao Dong Ying was stunned for a moment. What he said was quite reasonable. She wouldn't admit it though.

She raised her hand and ruffled his hair into a chicken coop: "You are still little. You don't understand!"

Shen Tian You's brows instantly became knotted: "Elder Sister Ying, I'm not little!"
He was almost seventeen years old!

Qiao Dong Ying laughed loudly: "Only children would say that they aren't little. Truly grown up mind when others say they are old."

Shen Tian You eyed her with a look of dissatisfaction.

Seeing him like this, Qiao Dong Ying laughed even louder.

Because there were classes the next day, Qiao Dong Ying went back to the provincial city after having breakfast.

Shen Tian You stayed until he sent her to the station. Reluctantly, he spoke: "Elder Sister Ying, if you are unhappy, you can come to me at any time. And if anyone bullies you, you must also tell me. I'll beat them up for you!"

Qiao Dong Ying felt like she drank a sip of hot soup in winter. So warm: "I know. Go back quickly. Study hard, okay?"

Shen Tian You replied: "Besides studying, do you have anything else you want to tell me?"

Qiao Dong Ying thought for a while and advised, "Then... don't fall in love early. If you do, wait until you get into college!"

Shen Tian You's heart moved. He looked straight at her and said, "I won't fall in love with anyone else!" Unless that person was you.

It was a pity that Qiao Dong Ying was not a worm in his stomach and can't hear the real thoughts in his mind.

And the bus was about to depart. So she hurriedly waved to him, turned, and walked away.

Shen Tian You stood there, watched her get in the bus, and watched the bus leave.

It wasn't until the bus was completely out of sight did he turn around and walked toward home slowly.

After Qiao Dong Ying left, Lin Hui thought about it. Why did she still feel uneasy.

She discussed with Qiao Zhen Jun and concluded to call her parent-in-laws in the capital.

——

Wang Xian Xian pestered her maternal uncle for a whole weekend. Even used the cute act of a spoiled child. Still, the other party wouldn't budge.

She stormed back to school. Da Qiao became more and more of an eyesore.

However, her doubts grew stronger.

Whose car did Da Qiao get into that day?

Why did her maternal uncle tell her not to go against Da Qiao? From what her maternal uncle said that day, it was clear that he knew the other party. Later, he changed to not recognize!

Something was up!

She was ready to follow and observe Da Qiao. She better not let her grasp a weakness. Once she do, hum!

When Da Qiao went back to school, she discovered that Wang Xian Xian wasn't snarky toward her anymore. She found it very strange.

Cai Ru Nan also noticed. She whispered to her in private: "I think Wang Xian Xian is holding back some tricks up her sleeve. You have to guard against her!"

Although Da Qiao felt there was nothing worth getting targeted on, she properly thanked Cai Ru Nan.

Two days later, Wang Xian Xian showed her tail.

When Da Qiao was in the dorm, she often felt that someone was watching her. When she turned around, she would catch Wang Xian Xian quickly turning her head to the other side, pretending to be looking at other things. Very suspicious.

The other party didn't do anything overboard. That was why she didn't have a showdown with the other party despite her slight discomfort.

Following this, Wang Xian Xian's actions became more.

She would pretend to casually inquire about her matter from time to time. Her skills and methods were very clumsy. Da Qiao could see it at a glance and was speechless.

For example, when Wang Xian Xian asked her how she got home last weekend. Said she seemed to see her get into a car.

Da Qiao didn't answer her question. Just replied it had nothing to do with her. The other party almost exploded in anger.

She never thought about showing off her wealth at school. That was why she wouldn't take the initiative to tell others about her own house or wealthy Huo Family.

Before the reform, people who were too rich would be criticized. Although the environment was much more relaxed now, who knows if it will return to the way it used to be?

Seeing Da Qiao not replying, Wang Xian Xian became more and more convinced that she was suspicious!

After new students were fully familiar with the school and the program, the student union began to recruit new students.

Da Qiao wasn't interested in joining the student union.

Originally, she didn't want to major in finance and economics. What she really wanted to study was design. Unfortunately there was no such major in this country.

Cai Ru Nan was eager to try and even encouraged Da Qiao to sign up together: "Da Qiao, I have already inquired about it. Although actively participating in the student union cannot increase the credits, the student union can exercise our ability to do things and get to know a lot of people. Come with me!"

Da Qiao raised her head from the book and softly spoke, "Go on your own. I'm not interested in these."

Seeing that she wasn't interested, Cai Ru Nan had to give up: "Okay, then I'll sign up alone! I see you reading books all day. Are you reading your book in your course?"

Saying that, she leaned over curiously.

Da Qiao turned the book over to show her. 'Practical Pig Raising Techniques' was written on it.

Cai Ru Nan's mouth twitched: "Why are you reading this kind of book? Does it help your profession?"

Da Qiao shook her head: "No help. I'm casually finding some books to pass the time."

Cai Ru Nan: "..."

The hobby of the goddess was really unique!

Normally people would find some famous books to pass time. But she was looking at pig raising technique!

The few other in the dorm were also discussing the matter of joining the student union every day.

However, in this day and age, the student union wasn't easy to enter. The selection conditions were quite strict. The first of which was to require excellent grades.

So after the selection process, only Wang Xian Xian and Cai Ru Nan successfully entered the student union in the end.

Wang Xian Xian entered the school ceremony department due to her good appearance and standard Mandarin. Cai Runan entered the publicity department with her calligraphy.

Song Yu Lian and Chen Xiao Lan's face turned green when they saw that Cai Ru Nan being chosen.

Seeing how angry they were, Cai Ru Nan was so happy that she ate two more bowls of rice. The relationship between the three became more and more tense.

Since Wang Xian Xian joined the student union, she dressed up prettier each day.

One day she came back from the student union with a blushing face: "Oh my god, the vice president in the student union look so handsome?"

Song Yu Lian followed along her words and asked, "Vice president? Which department's senior brother is he?"

Wang Xian Xian replied with bright eyes, "Senior Brother Huo from the Information Department. He didn't attend the previous two meetings, so I didn't see him. I heard that he didn't want to join the student union. He only join because the student union and the teacher asked him to go several times."

Hearing the words 'Senior Brother Huo', Da Qiao, who was reading a book, moved her ears.

They should be talking about Elder Brother Huo Chi. She didn't plan to join their conversation though.

In the next few days, every time Wang Xian Xian returned to the dorm, she always talked about 'Senior Brother Huo'.

To the unknown, they would think they were a match!

——

Tang Miao Shan felt depressed since knowing that Huo Chi had a partner.

Her whole person looked like she fell out of love and can't get enough energy to do anything.

After thinking about it, she still didn't want to give up on an excellent guy like Huo Chi. So on this day, she blocked Huo Chi on the way back to his dormitory.

Huo Chi looked at her indifferently and uttered, "What's the matter?"

Tang Miao Shan took a deep breath and decided to throw it out: "Classmate Huo, can you treat me like you treat your match in the future?"

Huo Chi: ? ? ?

He was full of question marks.

Seeing that he didn't refuse, Tang Miao Shan felt a surge of ecstasy in her heart: "Classmate Huo, I know you already have a match. I won't destroy your relationship. I just hope that you can treat me like your match!"

There was no warmth in Huo Chi's eyes: "Match is match. You are just my classmate!"

Tang Miao Shan put on a pitiful front. She blinked at him and said, "I know. But I also want someone to be nice to me. Classmate Huo, can you be nice to me?"

It was impossible for Huo Chi to break up with his match immediately. So she thought about getting close to him first and get him to be nice to her. With more interaction, she'll slowly grasp his heart.

At that time, she would she be afraid of them not breaking up!

Huo Chi looked at her with the gaze of looking at a mentally retarded: "Go to the doctor and take medicine if you are sick!"

After he finished speaking, he passed over her and mercilessly departed.

Tang Miao Shan's face turned red and white with fury.

Tang Miao Shan's grades were high in the class and also holds the position of the League Party Secretary. He used to think she was normal. Never thought she was sick!

Tang Miao Shan became angrier the more she thought about it. She told her elder cousin brother about it after returning home.

Her elder cousin brother was a hooligan. Unlike the average hooligan, he was a rich one.

Her eldest uncle's family was richer than her family. Her elder cousin brother was unstudious and unskilled. He didn't want to work either. He often hung out with some gangsters outside.

Because her uncle's family only gave birth to one son, they were very doting. When he was a little, they were to reluctant govern. Now he grown up, their lecture had no effect.

After her elder cousin brother heard about it, he bit his toothpick and stated, "Don't worry. Elder Cousin Brother will handle this trash for you!"

So, that day, when Da Qiao and Cai Ru Nan went shopping outside the school, they were blocked by a few gangsters on their way back.

When a few gangsters saw Da Qiao's appearance, their eyes glowed green.

Tang Miao Shan's elder cousin brother, Tang Han Hai, stood in front of the gangsters. He sized Da Qiao up and down and said, "Are you Qiao Nian Nian?"

Cai Ru Nan was so nervous that her face turned pale. She pulled Da Qiao to hide her behind her; trying to protect her.

Da Qiao patted her hand and walked out: "I am. Who are you? And what do you want to do?"

Tang Han Hai spat out the toothpick in his mouth: "What do we want to do? We want to do you!"

As he spoke, he made the classic action of Bruce Lee and uttered the sound of 'ada'.

A 'bang' was heard. The shirt on his body was burst by his chest muscles and the buttons flew out!

Da Qiao:"……"

Cai Ru Nan: "..."

ESWHYMY 54

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Chapter 54. Learning to cook & medicine for fish


"Why did Mother marry someone like Yue Chang Lu? With Mother's excellent culinary skills, you can still make living through making food and selling it, right?" You Jin didn't expect Mrs. Su to have such background. She was actually the great-granddaughter of the former royal chef! Who can believe it? The great-granddaughter of a former royal chef fallen into the rural village and had to marry a domestic abuser for 15 years before she escaped!

Mrs. Su sighed and thought about the death of her parents. Eldest Uncle, whom had always been in harmony with her own family, actually wanted to take advantage of a dead-end household and ignore family affection. He married off them three sisters through half-sale and half-complimentary. Due to Mrs. Su's somewhat good looks, she was 'sold' into Yue Family at a good price. While her two sisters. It was unknown where they were sold. In this world, they were separated for more than ten years.

Seeing Mrs. Su's sorrowful expression and remaining silent, You Jin knew that she was recalling her sad old past. You Jin hurriedly changed the topic: "Since Mother's cooking is so good, how about we open a restaurant once we have the money?"

Mrs. Su Shi amusedly criticized: "With my body, I can barely cook for you sisters. How can I handle a restaurant?"

"Mother teach me!" You Zhu looked at Mrs. Su with bright eyes: "Once I learn, I can open a restaurant in the city!"

This was a good idea, "But Third Elder Sister, you can't even cook rice..." Now it wasn't just You Bao. Even You Ling and You Luo came to expose her sore spot.

"Don't know, then learn!" You Zhu slammed the table with her hand. Her gaze steadily looked at Mrs. Su: "Mother teach me! I can definitely learn it!"

Seeing that she was so determined, Mrs. Su turned to pleadingly look You Jin as she knew how disastrous Third Daughter's cooking skills were.

You Jin slowly put down the chopsticks and nodded slightly: "It's wonderful that You Zhu has this kind of heart. Diligence can make up for your clumsiness. Let her follow Mother every day and assist as a start. Even if she can't learn it, it can help lighten the burden. no?"

With the approval of Eldest Sister, You Zhu proudly glanced at her few sisters who complained about her: "Just you wait. I will definitely be able to make the best food in the world for you to eat!"

Everyone present was amused by You Zhu's declaration. The sisters cheerfully messed around. At this moment, no one thought that a 'terrorist' who could only set fire in the kitchen would come to learn how to cook.

You Jin was very optimistic about this matter. Even if You Zhu can't grasp the skill, it was good to remember a royal chef's recipes. Now it can only be like this. In the future, it will be necessary to write down all the recipes Mrs. Su remembered. It can be regarded as a family heirloom.

***

You Zhu was an impatient as well as serious. When she said that she wanted to learn cooking, she got down to learning from Mrs. Su.

But the reality was always different from the imagination. When the third fried into unrecognizable black charcoal fish was pulled from the pot, the originally supportive You Jin had a headache: "This..."
Although You Jin's cooking wasn't as good as Mrs. Su's, it was edible, right? How did You Zhu accomplish this? Under her and Mrs. Su's unwavering eyes, she actually turned a fish into a black charcoal???

Mrs. Su also wanted to cry but had no tears. Her father, who was disdained by her grandfather for no talent, did a lot better than You Zhu! This was the third fish wasted!

You Zhu expressionlessly dumped the 'fish' into the yard outside the kitchen. The four big puppies thought they had something to eat and excitedly circled around You Zhu. But when they saw it, it was another piece of black charcoal, they immediately all scattered.

"Pfft, hahahahaha!" You Jin couldn't help it anymore. How bad was You Zhu's culinary skills? Even the four puppies who were the least picky eaters dislike it.

The spectating younger sisters in the yard also laughed their head off. You Bao, who laughed until tears appeared, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes as she persuaded: "Third Elder Sister, why don't we change a career?"

The more it was like this, the more You Zhu was unwilling to admit defeat. She stomped her feet angrily: "I don't believe I can't do it well!"
Fervently, she turned back to the kitchen and continued to poison the next fish.

You Jin, who was panting heavily against the door frame, rubbed her stomach, which was aching from laughing. How many years had it been since she laughed this freely? After a long breather, she entered the kitchen again, stood beside You Zhu who was gnashing her teeth as she slaughtered the fish. You Jin softly spoke, "You Zhu, you have only fried three fish into ruin and you're already angry. If you learn to cook with Mother, you will be have more hardships in the future. If you can’t bear this small setbacks in front of you, then you should give up now.”

The knife in You Zhu's hand that was scraping the scales of the fish paused. Afterward, her teeth clenched. She chopped off the tail of the fish: "I won't. Eldest Sister, I can do it!"

You Jin hoped that every younger sister can learn something. Since You Zhu had set her mind, she won't stop her. She jollily complimented her: "At least you are killing fish better now than before. It's a big improvement!"

Mrs. Su sighed and whispered to You Jin, who came out of the kitchen: "Fortunately, the fishes and vegetables at home don't need to be bought with money. Otherwise, who knows how much money is gone to waste every day!"

"It's fine. Since You Zhu have the heart to, we can support it. It's not any delicacy from the mountains and the sea. Just a few fishes and bamboo shoots that are everywhere in the mountains and water." You Jin merrily spoke for You Zhu.

The daphne genkwa that You Jin had dug from the bamboo forest had been dried and ground into powder. She had also tested the knock-out medicine on the fish in a small area. The effect wasn't bad. So every time she went up the mountain, she dug up a lot of daphne genkwa back. Mrs. Su had even joked that all the daphne genkwa on this mountain had been wiped out by her.

***

She armed herself with a large bamboo basket on her back, a fishing net bought by a merchant from the south in hand, and a net bag for fishing. Taking advantage of the calm night, the three sisters, You Jin, You Yin, You Zhu, took the now imposing grown puppies quietly went to a small water pool on the upper reaches of Wuliqiao River with a lantern.

The small water pool was located in the middle of the two bamboo forests. The water of Wuliqiao River flowed from other places to here and circle around before flowing to Wuliqiao. To call it a pool, it wasn't big enough; less than half an mu in size. The nearby villagers call this small water pool a settling puddle.

The dark night shrouded the earth. You Yin and You Zhu were followed by a puppy each. Holding a lantern, their little heart cautiously jumped. They were a little scared: "Eldest Sister, do we have to go out to fish at night?"

You Jin, who was leading, casually acknowledged with an 'en': "It's too eye-catching for us to carry so many fish back in the daytime."
The night was perfect. For emergency, You Jin had a hatchet around her waist. If something really happens, it can come in handy.

April's flowing river was still a little cool in the night. You Jin handed one end of the fishing net to You Yin and You Zhu to hold. Afterward, she took off her outer clothes, took the other end of the fishing net, and crossed the river that was nearly deep enough to drown her. Once at the opposite bank, she tied the extended hemp rope tightly to the big stone by the river.

The night was so dark that the small lanterns couldn't illuminate the surrounding environment. You Jin searched for some dead branches and lit the bonfire. The dried and dried bamboos were particularly easy to burn. The blaze made the three sisters' face all red. The surrounding environment of the settling puddle became clear to sight.

After blocking the outflow of the settling puddle with a fishing net, You Jin held a lantern and went around to the inflow of the settling puddle. She poured in all the daphne genkwa powder that she had collected during this period of time. The three sisters quietly waited for the drug to come into effects.

"Eldest Sister, this settling puddle is so big, can these knockout medicinal herb really work?" You Zhu watched the motionless gurgling water surface. She was a little worried that the medicinal herb won't work.

It was You Jin's first time to use medicine on fish on such a large area. Because she was afraid that the effect of the medicine wouldn't be enough, she added twice as much daphne genkwa powder. Looking at the water with solemn eyes, she spoke, "Wait a minute. The effect of the medicine isn't so fast."

Sure enough, the three sisters waited for a quarter of an hour with big eyes and small eyes popping out. The originally calm water surface had fish with their white belly turned up! The three sisters' eyes lit up at once. You Yin and You Zhu fished the fish into the back basket one by one with the net bag tied to the wooden stick. You Jin went directly into the water to the outflow of the settling puddle where the fishing net was and picked out the fishes that weighed more than a jin.

The settling puddle had never dried up all year round. Normally the villagers don't come here to fish. So there were many big fish at the bottom of the pool. Carp and grass carp around five or six jins can be found everywhere. You Jin didn't expect that there were such bountiful harvest. Within several minutes, the three sisters' baskets were all full. But there were still many big fish floating in the water. No one would want to let go of so many fish in vain! They even used the rattan on the shore to thread through their gills and carried several big fish in their hands.

With no other option, You Jin sighed: "Put the small ones back. We only need the big ones today. Let's come back next time!"

In the end, the three sisters carried a heavy load back to the house. They didn't forget to put a wet linen on the basket to prevent the fish from dehydrating and dying.

Mrs. Su had coaxed the younger children to sleep and was anxiously waiting for the daughters to come back. She had heard before that daphne genkwa powder can knock out fish. It never cross her mind Eldest Daughter would go to use medicine on fish at night? And she was too weak and couldn't help with anything. She busied away at home in angst. Finally, movement were heard from outside: "Mother, we are back!"

Hearing the daughters' cheering call at the door, Mrs. Su was relieved. She quickly walked over to open the door: "You guys are really too bold!" 
Despite saying this, she hurriedly helped her daughters put down the basket and urged them to take a hot bath: "You're all soaked. People would assumed you fell into the river!"

You Zhu stuck out her tongue with a guilty conscience. She put down the basket and went to take a bath with her two elder sisters. Only after Mrs. Su sent the three daughters away did she notice that the smallest fish they brought back were three or four jins. The big ones were at least seven or eight jins!

It seem the effect of the medicine had passed. At the sight of the big fishes crowded in the big wooden basin prepared by Mrs. Su, Mrs. Su couldn't help muttering to herself, "These fishes are too big!"

You Jin, who came out of the bath, saw the surprised look on Mrs. Su's face and grinned: "Mother, there are still many more of these big fishes in the settling puddle. I was thinking if I can go to the village someday and find someone with a small boat. Then we borrow it and bag a good chunk of the big fishes in the settling puddle!"

Today, You Jin sisters caught two dozen or so fishes back. Which was less than one-fifth of the amount in the settling puddle. Naturally the idea of using a boat for the next batch came to You Jin. Think of all those fishes' white belly overturned under the moonlight. That was all money!

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

AKIT7 139




Chapter 139


Da Qiao had never been in such awkward position. She was exposed on the spot for lying.

"Little Dong Yun, Xu Xu, Elder Sister lied to you just now because I was afraid that you were too young and eating popsicles would be bad for your health."

Seeing her younger siblings' condemning gaze, cold sweat was about to break down.

Little Dong Yun sterned up her black face, "Elder Sister shouldn't lie either!"

Xue An Xu frowned and spoke, "Elder Sister Dong Yun, don't be so fierce to my elder sister. She should know she's wrong. Elder Sister, do you know you're wrong?"

Da Qiao nodded like a pecking chick: "Yes, Elder Sister know my wrong. I shouldn't lie to you even if it's a white lie. All in all, lying is bad. Elder Sister apologize to you!"

Little Dong Yun's little head nodded: "Knowing your mistakes and correct them means Elder Sister is a good kid. I forgive you!"

Xue An Xu nodded, "I also forgive Elder Sister. But Elder Sister, I want to eat a popsicle!"

Forgiveness was possible, but popsicles can't be skipped!

Xue An Xu's dark eyes smartly spun around, looking like a thief.

Being caught, Da Qiao could only meet her younger siblings' request and bought them a popiscle each.

The female boss didn't expect returning the five cents to create business. She was so happy that she grinned and personally delivered the popsicles.

After eating the popsicles, Xue An Xu and little Dong Yun were finally satisfied.

The group got into the car. When Da Qiao got in the car, Zhao Chu Yang got off a car.

He stretched body and in midst of it, he caught sight of Da Qiao getting into a car.

His whole body trembled. The next moment he bolted out like a cannonball and ran like a leopard.

"Pretty lady, wait! Pretty lady, wait for me!"

But the distance was a little far. No one on Da Qiao's side heard it. Even if they hear it, they may not stop.

Huo Chi was the last to get into the car. Afterward, the driver immediately drove away.

When Zhao Chu Yang reached that side, the car had already gone far and left only a trial of dust.

"How hateful!"

Zhao Chu Yang stretched out his foot and kicked the trash can beside him. His fist smashed on the telephone pole on the side of the road.

During this period of time, he had used countless methods to inquire about the girl's news.

He originally thought that if his mom got involved, it would definitely get his eldest brother to open up and tell him the girl's information. Unexpectedly, his eldest brother was too rigid this time. Even with his mom involved, he won't budge.

He knew that the girl's younger brother and sister were in the company. So he went to the company from time to time to lurk around.

He came to the company many times and couldn't approach the kids within two meters every time. Let alone talk to them.

He tried to pull it out of the employees of the company. However, they were ordered by his eldest brother- whoever dared to tell him, they would be fired!

He was pissed off!

He walked back with a downcast face. His mood was extremely bad.

Seeing him like this, Mother Zhao hurriedly said in distressed: "Chu Yang, what's wrong? Who were you running after just now?"

Zhao Chu Yang impatiently answered: "Mom, it's not like you don't know. I fell in love with a girl recently and my elder brother just won't tell me about her. I saw her just now. I was one step behind. If you weren't dragging your feet when we head out, how could I miss her?"

Mother Zhao didn't get angry when she got berated. Instead, she took the initiative to apologize: "Alright, alright. It's Mom's fault. Mom apologize to you!"

Zhao Chu Yang put his hands on his chest and exclaimed, "Mom, if I go on like this, I will definitely not be able to live. If I die, don't be too sad. Just pretend that you never gave birth to me!"

How could Mother Zhao bear to hear this? Holding his head, she urged him not to do stupid things and guaranteeing that she would help him dig out the girl's news.

Zhao Chu Yang was secretly delighted in his heart despite the helplessness on his face: "Mom, it's useless. My eldest brother is dead set this time. He won't tell you!"

Mother Zhao knocked the cane to the ground with a bang: "Who said that. I don't believe your eldest brother can watch me die!"

She was persuaded by her eldest son before; he said that that person's younger siblings played a decisive role in the development of the company, so he could not let Zhao Chu Yang harass their family no matter what.

Although she doted the youngest son the most, the eldest son was the pillar of the family. Since he said such things, it meant that this matter was really important.

So with a turn of a head, she coaxed Youngest Son and told him Eldest Son wouldn't listen to her. Now that Youngest Son didn't want to live, how could she care so much?

Youngest Son was her precious. If his life was endangered, she can't live!

That was why Mother Zhao decided to not go to the company. Instead, she went home and went to bed. A hunger strike started.

——

Da Qiao and others didn't know what happened after they left. When they returned to Huo's house, the food was almost ready.

When everyone saw Xue An Xu and little Dong Yun, they all gathered to ask about the training.

Although Xue An Xu and little Dong Yun were both very talented, they were newbies after all. They didn't understand many things. So before the TV series started filming and before the song was recorded, the company hired teachers for both of them.

Xue An Xu and little Dong Yun were eating as they told everyone what happened in the company.

Also, the two of them received approval from the school. They didn't have to go back to school during this time.

But homework can't be pushed aside. If they fail the exam, they must repeat the grade.

Haisheng Filming Company was a relatively prestigious and generous company. They had invited teachers to give them cultural lessons for the two of them least that their homework piled up too much.

This was also the reason why Qiao Family agreed to let the two children join.

Xue An Xu was even more excited than little Dong Yun. His small mouth kept chattering.

He truly liked acting. He can't wait to stay in the company and film every day!

The food was quickly served up by everyone. Because there were too many people, it was divided into two tables. Each table had twelve meat dishes, plus soup and dessert. A total of eighteen dishes.

Compared with the previous years, this feast was simply bountiful.

In the past few years, everyone had eaten well. When they see a table of delicious food, they won't fixate their eyes on it and keep swallowing like before.

However, Xue Chuan's culinary was still very worthy of praise. When the fragrance waft up, even people who weren't hungry will immediately have their hunger be aroused.

As the own birthday star, Dai Shu Fang, she was pushed to the most middle position by everyone.

She looked at the room full of people and felt extremely emotional.

She picked up the soda on the table and thanked everyone: "Thank you for coming to celebrate my birthday today. I hope we can get together today next year! Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

Everyone uttered in unison, raised their heads, and downed the soda in their hands.

Xue An Xu secretly dipped the alcohol in his grandfather's glass with his chopsticks. Immediately, his face turned red from the spiciness.

Qiao An Jie, who was beside him, watched and pursed his lips into a grin.

After some blessings, everyone sat down to eat.

Zhong Kang De looked at the blushing Dai Shu Fang and asked, "You didn't seem to make a wish just now?"

Dai Shu Fang smiled and replied, "My wish is mostly fulfilled. The rest is up to my son!"

After she finished speaking, her eyes lovingly fell on Da Qiao.

Obviously, her wish was for Da Qiao to be her daughter-in-law. Da Qiao was still studying and not in a hurry about the engagement.

Da Qiao's face turned red from everyone's gaze. She was even more beautiful than the jasmine flowers on the branches in spring.

On the opposite side, Qiao Dong He looked at Da Qiao with envy.

Younger Sister Da Qiao was so lucky. Not only was she good-looking, she was also smart and everyone liked her.

Seeing the way Huo Family love her, one can tell how happy she will be when she get married in the future!

She wasn't jealous of Younger Sister Da Qiao at all. She felt that Younger Sister Da Qiao was beautiful and kind. Younger Sister Da Qiao deserve to be treated and cared for like this.

She was just a little envious and a little sad.

She felt that she had done nothing wrong and her mother-in-law didn't like her. No matter how she step back and please her, the other party seemed to dislike her.

She was troubled by this.

This time, when she heard that her mother-in-law was coming over, her heart kept beating like drums. She often woke up from nightmares in the past few nights.

She knew that she was too useless. Originally, she wanted to ask her grandmother to help her, but she didn't expect her grandmother to be completely disappointed in her.

She didn't blame her grandmother for not helping her. She was only depressed that she was so useless!

Sitting by her side, Luo Jun Liang saw his wife's reoccurring daze state. He put a piece of pork in her bowl and spoke, "You seem to have lost weight recently, eat more meat."

Only then did Qiao Dong He come back to her senses. She squeezed a smile at him: "I will eat more."

Da Qiao saw the changes in her elder cousin sister's expression and sighed silently in her heart.

She liked her cousin, But growing up come with all kinds of troubles.

Her grandmother had already told her that she couldn't help her elder cousin sister this time. She must be forced to stand up by herself.

She felt that with her elder cousin sister's personality, there would be a lot of bump in the middle of the process!

Huo Chi put an unshelled shrimp in her bowl and whispered, "Eat it. I'll peel more for you after you're done."

Da Qiao curved her lips and smiled. The dimples at the corner of her mouth appeared: "Thank you Elder Brother Huo Chi. You don't need to worry about me. Eat yours!"

Huo Chi hooked his lips and replied, "It's okay. I'll peel them for you."

He had discovered an amusing habit of Da Qiao. She liked to eat shrimp, but she was too lazy to peel the shell. So she would rather not eat it.

Since he discovered this little secret, he would take the initiative to peel the shrimps for her every time there were shrimps on the table.

Everyone pretended they didn't notice them, except for Xue An Xu.

Xue An Xu remembered that he had overheard his parents saying that Elder Brother Huo Chi was his elder sister's match. At that time, he didn't ask his elder sister because he was entering the company.

Later, when he started training, he forgot about it. Now that he saw Elder Brother Huo Chi peeling shrimp shells for his elder sister, he suddenly remembered it.

His clear voice could be heard saying, "Elder Brother Huo Chi, are you going to marry my elder sister in the future?"

As soon as these words came out, Da Qiao and Huo Chi's faces flushed red.

The adults chuckled.

Seeing that Elder Brother Huo Chi didn't answer him, Xue An Xu continued to babble: "Elder Brother Huo Chi, let me tell you, it's not impossible for you to marry my sister, But you must marry me too!"

Everyone erupted in laughters when they heard this!

Dai Shu Fang laughed until tears came out: "Xu Xu, why do you want to marry your elder brother Huo Chi?"

Xue An Xu said with his small face puffed: "I don't want to marry Elder Brother Huo Chi. It's more like I don't want to leave my elder sister. So I have to get married over together!"

"Hahaha... my stomach is going die from laughing!"

Huo Chi: I was terrified at the time. My whole being reject it!

Da Qiao didn't know whether to cry or laugh.

Who knew the next moment, Qiao An Jie was heard saying: "Then I'll marry over too!"

Since Xu Xu was marrying, one more him didn't matter.

Then little Dong Yun joined in the fun: "I want to marry over too! Elder Brother Huo Chi, don't worry. I'm going to make a lot of money in the future, and I can support you guys!"

Huo Chi: Marrying a wife wasn't just buy one get three free, but also get supported?

He had it hard!

Everyone's stomach hurt from laughing when they hear these childish words.

Huo Family's yard was filled with laughter for a long time.

——

While Huo Family bubbled with laughter, Qiao Dong Ying, who was in college in the provincial city, broken up with her boyfriend.

Last year, she took a man named Wu Yi home. Unexpectedly, that man turned out to be a spy and she almost brought trouble to her family.

She felt very guilty at the time.

Two months ago, she started a new relationship. It was less than a month after the two confirmed their relationship and he broke up with her.

Qiao Dong Ying looked at the beautiful youth in front of her and stated coldly, "Breaking up is not a problem, but can you give me a reason?"

The boy replied: "How do I put it? Before I knew you, I thought you were a very independent girl. Only after meeting you, I realized that your independence and self-confidence are all illusions. Just an empty shell. Maybe you yourself didn't realize it, you got low self-esteem!"

The corners of Qiao Dong Ying's mouth twitched: "Just because I have low self-esteem, you want to break up with me?"

The boy said: "This is not the main reason. The key factor is your character. It's very boring to be with you. Do you understand? We haven't been together for a long time anyway, so let's get together peacefully and break up peacefully!"

This lad and Wu Yi had one thing in common. They were both overseas Chinese and grew up abroad. And their personalities and thoughts were relatively open.

This aspect of them was what attract Qiao Dong Ying the most.

But the first one was a piece of sh*t and the second one stepped on sh*t too!

Qiao Dong Ying smiled: "Then scram out of here!"

Hearing this, the boy frowned. In the end, he didn't say anything and turned away.

Once he was far away, Qiao Dong Ying slowly squatted down and wrapped her hands around her knees.

The boy hit the weakness she cared about most. She did have low self-esteem.

Whether it was Wu Yi or this boy, she didn't actually like them that much. It was just that she hope to draw confidence and wanton attitude towards life from them.

She thought that as long as she was with them, she could become just like them.

In fact, she had been deceiving herself.

She suddenly wanted to go home.

But her grandmother, grandfather, and Younger Sister Da Qiao were over at the capital's side. It was too far away. She didn't want to scare them by suddenly popping up there.

So she chose to go back to Yunlai Town to find little chubby Shen Tian You who called her 'Elder Sister Ying' since little.

She thought she would find Shen Tian You chubbier. To her surprise, she saw a tall and burly boy. He was a bit sturdy, so chubby had nothing to do with him.

Qiao Dong Ying sized him up and down in amazement: "Tian You, why have you lost so much weight?"

Shen Tian You rubbed his ears and grinned, "Didn't you tell me to lose weight?"

Qiao Dong Ying was stunned for a while. It took a while for her to remember that when she met him last year, she seemed to have mentioned this to him.

It was just that she didn't expect him to take it seriously, let alone that he actually accomplished it!

Qiao Dong Ying raised her hand and jollily patted his shoulder: "Not bad. You look like a handsome boy now. Keep it up!"

Shen Tian You stared at her, "Okay, I will keep it!"

Over the past year, he had been running every day in order to lose weight. Though his legs occasionally cramped because of tiredness, he never thought of giving up.

As long as Elder Sister Ying said it, he will keep it in his heart and put it into action!

It was just Elder Sister Ying didn't seems to... care?

Qiao Dong Ying really didn't care much.

She latched on Shen Tian You's hand and declared, "Come, stinky boy. Accompany your elder sister Ying for a drink!"

Of course she drank, he watched. Once she was drunk, he was responsible for taking her home.

After all, Tian You wasn't an adult yet. So she will never harm people she was close to.

Shen Tian You didn't refuse and let her pull him away.

The two came to a small restaurant.

Qiao Dong Ying ordered a few dishes and then asked the boss to serve a few bottles of beer and a bottle of Erguotou.

Seeing Ergoutou, Shen Tian You frowned again: "Elder Sister Ying, are you in a bad mood? If there is anything, just tell me. Don't drink this Ergoutou."

As he said that, he was about to return Erguotou to the boss. However, Qiao Dong Ying snatched it first.

Qiao Dong Ying grabbed Erguotou, poured herself a cup, and downed it, "Refreshing!"

In fact, she didn't feel refreshed at all. She didn't like drinking at all.

This sip of strong drink made her cough again and again. Tears came down in the end.

Shen Tian You hurriedly sat next to her and patted her back: "Elder Sister Ying, if you want to drink, don't drink so much at once. It's easy to choke!"

Qiao Dong Ying's sight were blurred. A wry smile appeared at the corner of her mouth: "Do you think I'm useless too?"

Shen Tian You was stunned for a moment. Then he shook his head and replied, "No, I think Elder Sister Ying is great!"

Qiao Dong Ying thought he was comforting herself. The comfort of 'great' didn't help much.

If a person had no merit, people would use vague words like 'great' to compliment that person.

Then, she stopped talking. Afterward, the alcohol was downed one after another.

Apart from choking at the beginning, she never choked afterward.

Shen Tian You started to persuade, but gradually closed his mouth.

After drinking too much, Qiao Dong Ying's brain slowly became muddled. Her words became more and more: "Tian You, why did you recognize me as Boss back then?"

Shen Tian You upright the bottle she knocked down and replied, "Because I think Elder Sister Ying is cool."

"Cool?" Qiao Dong Ying seemed to have heard a funny joke, "Then you were deceived by my appearance. I'm not cool at all!"

Shen Tian You didn't answer her. In his heart, his elder sister Ying was always the coolest person.

Qiao Dong Ying didn't need him to answer. She rambled on. In the end, she seemed to be truly drunk.

She fell on Shen Tian You and said in a voice as if she was about to cry, "I think I'm a failure. Nobody likes me."

After speaking, she tilted her head and soon fell asleep.

Shen Tian You called the boss, paid the money, and picked up Elder Sister Ying.

After walking out of the small restaurant, he looked down at Qiao Dong Ying and whispered, "Elder Sister Ying, my name is 'Nobody'."

The author has something to say: Whether it is Qiao Dong Ying or Qiao Dong He, they will grow up~