Chapter 92 Second Brother Will Back You Up

Liu Weidong sat down and asked helplessly, "So, you really broke up?"

“We’ve separated!” Zhang Xiuying nodded. “We’ll live together, but eat and drink separately, and each go our own way.”

Liu Weidong knew his sister-in-law's temper well and knew that there was no way to undo the matter, so he could only sigh and press his fingerprint.

He looked up at his mother and solemnly promised, "Mother, don't worry, even if we separate the family, I will still give you every penny of the filial piety due to you. And little sister, if your husband dares to bully you, your second brother will stand up for you!"

"Thank you, Second Brother!" Liu Zhixia felt a warmth in her heart.

Liu Weidong was about to go back to work when Liu Zhixia stopped him: "Second Brother, wait! What did the manager say about that cured meat and pickled vegetables?"

Zhou Juan's eyes lit up: "The manager said it's especially delicious! He just thinks the price is a bit high!"

"Could you introduce us to him? The price is negotiable."

Zhou Juan was a little worried: "Little sister, that's all meat in there. If the price drops again, will we still be able to break even?"

"Yes!" Liu Zhixia said decisively.

Zhang Xiuying knew the secret and chuckled to herself, "I can guarantee that too!"

Although Zhou Juan was puzzled, she didn't ask any more questions and immediately led them to the manager's office.

When the manager saw them, he got straight to the point: "Comrade Liu, those pickled vegetables are indeed quite good, but the price... one yuan and fifty cents a jar, that's too expensive! It's enough to add two eggs to the workers' meals!"

Liu Zhixia looked troubled: "Manager, we're adding real meat! The workers need some oil and fat to keep them energized after doing manual labor!"

"I understand the reasoning, but this price... it's definitely over budget." The manager looked troubled.

Liu Zhixia sighed, as if she had made a difficult decision: "Fine! Then let's lower the price by fifty cents! One yuan a can, how about that?"

"One piece?" The manager was still somewhat hesitant.

"This is a meat dish!" Liu Zhixia pressed on while the iron was hot. "We guarantee that it's half meat and half vegetables, and the quality is absolutely top-notch! This jar is equivalent to a whole dish and will last for a month. It's definitely worth it!"

Zhang Xiuying chimed in, "That's right! This isn't just pickled vegetables; it has both vegetables and meat, and it goes perfectly with rice!"

The manager gritted his teeth: "Fine! One yuan it is! Two hundred cans, no doubt! But you'll have to pay for the shipping this time!"

"No problem!" Liu Zhixia readily agreed. "If you like it, we can come and go often! If you think it's not worth it, we can always switch back to the old one!"

"Okay! Delivery will be made in one month!"

The two sides hit it off immediately, and another big deal was struck!

"Don't worry, it's guaranteed to be fresh!" Liu Zhixia smiled, her eyes crinkling.

The manager nodded in satisfaction: "Wei Dong is an honest man, and I trust his family."

The contract was signed and the deposit was paid; everything went smoothly.

Stepping out of the office, Zhang Xiuying excitedly slapped her thigh: "As expected of my daughter! She just happened to be visiting your second brother and managed to close such a big deal!"

Liu Zhixia pondered, "I can help with the production of this batch of goods, but we need to find someone to deliver them. Two hundred cans are too heavy, so why don't we ask the same deliveryman who brought them here today?"

Zhang Xiuying thought about it for a moment. Last time, the whole family worked hard to deliver goods. Now that they had money, why should they suffer like that?

"Okay! I'll pay for it!"

Zhou Juan immediately said, "Mom, the shipping fee can be included in the cost and deducted at the end. We're family, so there's no need for formalities."

Zhang Xiuying glanced at her, then hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but didn't.

Although the second daughter-in-law was a bit less humane, she was far better than the petty and calculating eldest daughter-in-law.

As long as it's good for her son and grandson, she won't ask for anything else.

"Alright, the job's done, we should head back now. You two live a good life together, we'll contact you again when it's time to deliver the goods. Keep an eye on the sales, don't slack off!"

"Don't worry, Mom, I've got it covered!" Zhou Juan readily agreed and saw the mother and daughter out of the factory gate.

On their way back to the village, the two got tired and stopped to rest at the village entrance.

Zhang Xiuying rubbed her legs and sighed, "Didn't my son-in-law give me a bicycle when we got married? I think we should learn to use it; it'll be more convenient for us to go to the city in the future."

“Sure!” Liu Zhixia laughed. “Shen Yi taught me before he left, and I’ve basically learned it, but I still need to practice my balance.”

“That’s perfect! You can teach me when we get back!” Zhang Xiuying’s eyes lit up.

You know, very few families in the entire village own bicycles, not even the Lu family, the village head! This is a rare find!

Just imagining herself riding her bicycle around the village, Zhang Xiuying's face lit up with a smile, her pride barely concealed.

We were having a pleasant conversation when a cheeky voice suddenly came from behind us:

"Hey, Liu Zhixia, you're still here?"

Liu Zhixia's smile vanished instantly, and she turned back with displeasure.

It really is that persistent Lu Huaiyuan!

He strolled over with his hands in his pockets and a smug look on his face: "Your man's gone, why didn't you go with him? I heard that someone of his rank can accompany a soldier."

He took a step closer, a smug smile spreading across his face: "You wouldn't... be reluctant to leave me, would you?"

Liu Zhixia felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

What kind of bizarre thought process could make a completely useless person so confident?

She looked at him coldly, as if he were an idiot: "Is it possible that military dependents need to apply for a visa? Once the application is approved, I will naturally leave."

Lu Huaiyuan was stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting this answer.

But he quickly regained his nauseating confidence and sneered, "Alright, stop pretending! You've been deliberately dragging him around the village these past few days just to get my attention and make me jealous, haven't you? You think your little tricks can fool me?"

Liu Zhixia stared at Lu Huaiyuan in astonishment, then burst into laughter in exasperation at his outrageous remarks.

Even Zhang Xiuying, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but laugh out loud, shaking her head helplessly: "Lu Huaiyuan, did your father buy your high school diploma? I think your brain is even less sharp than my stupid son's!"

Lu Huaiyuan, however, was not ashamed at all. Instead, he had an expression that said, "I know very well": "Aunt Zhang, I know that mothers-in-law don't like their sons-in-law, and I accept it. Who told your daughter to like me?"

The mother and daughter exchanged a glance, both seeing a deep sense of speechlessness in each other's eyes.

There's really no point in talking to a lunatic like that.

Zhang Xiuying got up, patted her bottom, and said, "Daughter, you've rested enough, let's go! Let's go back and teach me how to ride the bicycle my son-in-law bought!"

The moment bicycles were mentioned, Lu Huaiyuan's face darkened instantly, and he muttered sourly, "What's the point of women learning to ride? Only men can handle this thing!"

Liu Zhixia frowned and retorted directly: "What era are we living in? Still full of old-fashioned ideas? Don't you know that women hold up half the sky? There are female engineers in the factory, so why can't they ride a bicycle?"

Lu Huaiyuan's face turned red, but he still stubbornly argued, "It's always been like this! Women are inherently inferior to men in this area!"

Liu Zhixia rolled her eyes, looking at him like he was an idiot: "Did they have bicycles in ancient times? You moron!"

After saying that, she took her mother's hand and left without looking back.