Chapter 42 Got misled
Back to the Sixties: Farm, Get Wealthy & Raise the Cubs
Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law remarked that Fourth Sister-in-law was too polite. Between brothers, there was no need for so many gifts.
This move of Lin Qing He had shut Second Sister-in-law up as she had murmured the other day about her dissatisfaction with the three apples.
Now she got face slapped. Lin Qing He sent two buns, which wasnât a light gift.
"Once Fourth Brother-in-law retired, she knows how to behave. However, her life is soon going to go bad, why pretend to be a big bad wolf (like from red riding hood?)! Using buns for human relations!" At night, Second Sister-in-law grumbled to her Second Brother.
"If there is anything they need help with in the future, Iâll still go." Second Brother couldnât care less about the womenâs thoughts as he indulged in the aftertaste.
This bun was so delicious that he can have a good dream at night.
"I had thought when Fourth Brother-in-law retired, she will cause a lot of trouble. But thereâs nothing at all. Say, how much much money did Fourth Brother-in-law bring back?" asked Second Sister-in-law.
"It doesnât matter how much money he brings back, it got nothing to do with us," Second Brother stated.
Second Sister-in-law shoved him: "Iâm not eyeing it. I just want to ask. Wonder if there are five hundred?"
"Five hundred? You think too much. The last guy in the outer village who retired only got three hundred." Second Brother pointed out.
"Doesnât Fourth Brother-in-law often gain merits? So they can give him more?" Second Sister-in-law said.
"I say you shouldnât care about these things. I believe no amount of money is not enough for Fourthâs wife to waste." Second Brother waved his hand.
Even though he was satisfied with the lunch from two days back, he was even more satisfied with todayâs two big white buns. But still, no matter how you look at it, Fourthâs wife doesnât know how to live.
"And no matter how much money old Fourth brings back, with a swoop of a shopping trip, thereâll be no income in the future." Second Brother declared.
Hearing this, Second Sister-in-law finally dropped it. This was indeed true. The old saying was right. A mountain of treasure at home canât beat daily entry of penny. With Lin Qing Heâs prodigal nature, how much was enough for her?
Even if a lot of money was brought back this time, it certainly wasnât enough to use.
"She used to love cleanliness so much and disdain this and that. Now, isnât she raising pigs in the backyard?" Second Sister gloated in delight.
It wasnât easy to tidy up after two piglets. It was physically taxing. And also stunk like hell.
In the future, arrogant Lin Qing He had to face the pressure of real life, which caused Second Sister-in-law to have a thrilling feeling of trampling down the phoenix.
Third Sister-in-law was pretty far along with her pregnancy, so she didnât go out. Eldest Sister-in-law came over.
Although their relationship wasnât great in the past, she was still her sister-in-law. So Eldest Sister-in-law came over to persuade her, telling her that with family, thereâs no need to be polite. If they need help with something, it was fine to just let them know in the future. She doesnât have to make these resource-consuming food.
Lin Qing Heâs impression of Eldest Sister-in-law was still pretty good. As she was an understanding person, naturally Lin Qing He was willing to get closer to her.
Third Sister-in-law was also the same. Among the sisters-in-law, it was only Second Sister-in-law she doesnât want to interact with.
"I promised Mother that I would get Third Sister-in-law two pigâs trotters for breastfeeding during her post-natal confinement. When Eldest Sister-in-law gives birth, I will also grab two for you to stewed with peanuts." Staring at Eldest Sister-in-lawâs obvious baby bump, Lin Qing He said.
"Then I wonât be shy with you." At these words, Eldest Sister-in-lawâs heart moved and felt Fourthâs wife was very nice.
"During this stage, you should eat more apples, Eldest Sister-in-law. Donât be reluctant to. Wait for when the baby is born, then youâll be delighted." Lin Qing He advised.
"What do you say this?" Eldest Sister-in-law paused.
"Look at my boys. How do they look like? Pretty, right?." Lin Qing He said while knitting the sweater.
This sweater was for Zhou Qing Bai. He doesnât have a lot of clothes. She had to step up the pace for him. This weather was really chilling to the bones.
Fortunately, she got Zhou Dong to bring so much firewood, otherwise, the Kang doesnât have enough to burn.
"Da Wa and his brothers are really pretty." Eldest Sister-in-law couldnât help but say. This was not flattery.
Zhou Qing Bai grew up quite well. He was tall and handsome, let alone Lin Qing He. She was a flower within and outside the village when she was still at her maternal home. And it hadnât changed much since she was married. Going out now, and say she was unmarried, people would believe it.
Donât know if she was seeing things, but Eldest Sister-in-law felt Fourthâs wife had become more good-looking. Especially in recent days. She canât pinpoint which part looks good. It was just a feeling.
Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa all picked up their parentsâ best features. It can be said that they couldnât find such good-looking brothers out of the whole village.
And because of this, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou extremely doted on them.
Especially now that Fourthâs wife gave them special care. All of them look so handsome, her eyes could drool.
"Pretty is right. Then do you know what I ate when I was pregnant with them?" Lin Qing He said.
"What did you eat?" Eldest Sister reacted.
"The thing that I have eaten the most was this apple. One a day. Buy more after finishing it. Thatâs why the brothers are born with very good skin. Immunity system. This immunity system is their physical fitness. Itâs also very good. The brothers rarely catch a cold or fever." Lin Qing He explained.
"This cost a lot." Eldest Sister-in-law heard the words, exclaimed.
"It does. But why do we work so diligently in our life? Itâs all for the sake of the children. Can we possibly let our children lose at the starting line? At this time, one person eats, two people get nourished. And you serve the whole family. Now, whatâs wrong with you eating some apples while pregnant?" Lin Qing He continued.
Now that she mentioned, the words spun around Eldest Sister-in-lawâs mind. How difficult pregnancy is? Even if the people in this era are strong, they basically do not take this matter seriously. But if they can, who wouldnât want to take advantage of this time to live a good life?
But Sister Zhou didnât have the courage to spend her money. She felt pained for every penny she spent and couldnât spend so much money on food like she did without blinking.
"Apple doesnât cost much money. One coin can buy a lot back. You have worked hard for so long. Itâs no problem to give yourself a treat." Lin Qing He coaxed: "You can go back and explain to Third Sister-in-law about eating more apples during pregnancy."
She had said what needed to be said. As for whether she listened or not, it was up to them.
After Eldest Sister-in-law went back, Mother Zhou came over and asked her: "Did you tell the Fourthâs wife?"
Elder Sister-in-law had been instructed by Mother Zhou to go over. Zhou Mu felt that if she went over, she would definitely annoy Fourthâs wife. So she could only send Eldest Sister-in-law.
"Mother, donât worry. Fourth Sister-in-law knows." Eldest Sister-in-law said.
"If she had kept it in mind, would I have to worry about it? Now that old Fourth has retired, thereâs no income at home. If she keeps eating like this, how can it be possible?" Mother Zhou lamented.