1960s: I'm the Villainous Sister-in-law

Huang Qinquian, as her name implies, was expected by her parents to grow up diligent, becoming a hardworking person.

But reality often differs from expectations. Among Huang's family'...

Chapter 449 Mu Shengnan is not quite convinced

Huang Qinqin nodded and replied with a smile, "Yes, I think so too."

But inwardly she thought to herself: Whether it's right or wrong, she didn't really have a choice. She couldn't just go against the grain when all the leaders said it was good, could she?

Manager Gao nodded with satisfaction: "I knew you would think the same way."

"However, the leaders felt that it might not be so good to simply hand over the task of changing the packaging to Huangjia Village."

"After all, they might not understand these things very well. So it would be better if someone could help them with it, don't you think?"

Huang Qinqin felt somewhat helpless; Manager Gao had her completely under his control.

They were certain she wouldn't ignore the situation in Huangjia Village.

"Yes, how about this? I'm currently on maternity leave, so I have some free time. I'll help Huangjiacun think of a way to change the packaging."

Manager Gao was just waiting for her to say that: "That's great. With your help, I can rest assured."

"I'll give you an extra bonus once it's done. I have other things to do, so I'll head back to the department store now."

Looking forward to your good news!

"Okay, thank you, Manager Gao."

Regardless of whether there are any extra rewards, Huang Qinqin is always willing to help with packaging. Now that Manager Gao said there will be a bonus for completing the task, she is naturally even happier.

After all, she didn't receive any salary during these months of rest. In fact, because she felt cumbersome and uncomfortable sitting for long periods, she has even stopped submitting articles.

However, this prize money is not so easy to obtain. She needs to think carefully about what kind of icon or pattern will leave a lasting impression.

It should be something that leaves an impression on others after seeing it only once.

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Two days passed in the blink of an eye, and Mu Shengnan was preparing to return to her parents' home.

She originally thought that after getting married, she would need some time to adjust to her new life.

Unexpectedly, Mu Shengnan found that her life after marrying into the family seemed to remain largely unchanged.

Because she was still on her honeymoon these past few days, and she and Huang Jianjun were newlyweds, they were basically inseparable.

Even if the two of them just sit together quietly, they won't feel bored.

Apart from Wang Yingxue, everyone in the Huang family has a job, so they don't actually spend much time together.

Mu Shengnan originally thought that Chen Zhaodi might tell her about some of the rules in the Huang family, but she didn't.

The only thing Chen Zhaodi said to her that could barely be considered proper was: "Shengnan, there's something I need to tell you in advance."

"Because we all have jobs, each person in our family has to give Yingxue five yuan a month for grocery shopping."

"After you marry into this family, you and Jianjun will have to pay ten yuan each month. Can you accept that?"

What's so unacceptable about that? It's perfectly acceptable!

You don't have to buy groceries and cook for yourself; you only need to pay five yuan a month for groceries. Isn't that a great deal?

So these past few days, it seems that Mu Shengnan has had nothing to do except spend time with Huang Jianjun.

The dishes were washed in shifts by the men of the Huang family.

Huang Jianjun did the laundry for her. When Mu Shengnan first saw it, she was surprised and asked him, "Jianjun, why are you doing my laundry?"

Huang Jianjun said quite naturally, "Isn't this what should be done?"

“I asked my younger sister and my mother, and they both said that once you bring a wife home, you have to take good care of her.”

“Aside from childbirth, which I can’t do for you, as a good husband, you must take the initiative to do everything you are capable of.”

"And I see that Dad and my eldest brother are like that. They only let Mom and my sister-in-law do things when they are too tired."

"Because you usually do more things at home than we do, we'll just do what we can."

Mu Shengnan was truly shocked by the way the Huang family got along. Although she had noticed that Huang Eryuan and the others would help with washing dishes or cleaning, she was still surprised.

But she hasn't paid much attention to their other behaviors yet, since it's not appropriate for her to stare at her father-in-law and uncle, right?

Remembering that Huang Jianjun had just mentioned Huang Qinqin, Mu Shengnan asked casually, "Little sister? You still go and ask Qinqin about these things?"

"Is it the same for Qinqin at her in-laws' house? Does she cook, and her brother-in-law helps her wash the dishes and do the laundry?"

Mu Shengnan thought it was unlikely, because she knew that Huang Qinqin's father-in-law was the director of the Public Security Bureau.

Moreover, on their wedding day, Mu Shengnan also met Xu Weiguo and felt that he looked rather serious and had a commanding presence (he was just putting on an act in front of Fang Hui).

She felt that Xu Weiguo would never let his son do chores, right?

As she expected, Huang Jianjun shook his head: "No, that's not it."

Mu Shengnan said it herself: the men in the Huang family are already one in a million. Where in this world can you find so many men who have jobs and are so good to their wives?

Not to mention that Xu Junhui's family was much better off than Huang's.

"My younger sister doesn't have to do anything at her brother-in-law's house," Huang Jianjun suddenly added.

Mu Shengnan could no longer remain calm and asked in surprise, "What do you mean?"

After Huang Jianjun finished counting the gifts he would take to the bride's parents' home, he took Mu Shengnan's hand and explained, "At the beginning, my little sister still needed to buy groceries and cook."

"But not long after, my younger sister found a job and then got pregnant, so now she doesn't have to do anything."

"Mom said before that when my younger sister was at home, she had some calluses on her hands. But after she got married, they disappeared completely."

Mu Shengnan still couldn't quite believe it; could there really be such a family of in-laws?

Take herself as an example. The reason why Mu's mother lived well in the Mu family was because Mu's mother was rich.

Marrying Mu's father was considered a step down, and she brought Wang Ma with her, which is why she lived a good life.

And so does she herself.

In Mu Shengnan's mind, the reason why Chen Zhaodi and Huang Eryuan were so good to her must be because her family was relatively well-off.

Mu Shengnan had actually thought about it. If her mother hadn't been so well-off, perhaps her relationship with her father wouldn't have remained as loving as it was for ten years.

This idea continued to influence her and Huang Jianjun.

However, now, Mu Shengnan is beginning to have some doubts about whether her thoughts are somewhat flawed.

She decided to observe the way Huang Jianguo and Wang Yingxue interacted.

She wondered if a man would still treat his wife as well if she were married to someone less well-off than himself.