Chapter 010 Old Man Su's Malicious Smear

Old Man Su, "..."

He glared coldly at the two brothers, "Couldn't you have said so sooner?!"

It's funny to see him make a fool of himself, isn't it?!

"Which of you has money? Give me two yuan for the bus fare."

Su Laosan shrugged, "I'm unemployed. I used the two cents I had left to buy sunflower seeds for my girlfriend yesterday."

The father and son both looked at Su Lao Er.

Su Lao Er, "..."

He reluctantly took out two yuan and gave it to Old Man Su, saying, "Dad, remember to pay me back."

Old Su grabbed it and left with a dark face.

Su Laosan clicked his tongue, "Second Brother, this money of yours is probably like throwing meat buns to a dog—gone and never to be returned."

Su Lao Er nodded, looking pained.

"Could you lend me two yuan? I promised my girlfriend I'd treat her to soy milk yesterday..."

Su Laosan stared longingly at Su Laoer's pocket, but Su Laoer quickly covered it, saying, "No way, I don't have much left. I haven't even settled my job yet, and I don't know how to appease your sister-in-law. Don't even think about taking my money."

Su Laosan looked at Li Banxia's bedroom with disappointment in his eyes, then looked at Su Laoer.

Su Lao Er's expression shifted. "You wouldn't be thinking of stealing Mom's money, would you? If Mom finds out, she'll skin you alive."

Su Laosan let out a cry and slumped his shoulders.

"If I had known Mom would be so angry, I should have stood up for you yesterday. Maybe I could have gotten a free breakfast like my older brother and sister-in-law today."

Su Lao Er: "...hindsight is always 20/20, so I'm leaving too."

Although he didn't have much money, it was enough for a few meals.

"Second brother, please have pity on me! I finally found a boyfriend, I can't let it fall apart over a bowl of soy milk..." Su Laosan grabbed Su Laoer's clothes and pulled him away.

Su Lao Er patted him a few times, "Let go! Let go!"

"I won't let go, I'd rather die than let go."

Su Lao Er, unable to resist being pestered and realizing he was going to be late for work, had no choice but to take out two yuan and give it to him, saying, "Remember to pay me back!"

Su Laosan, "Woof woof."

After barking like a dog, it ran away in a flash.

"Su Fengtiao!" Su Lao Er gritted his teeth in anger, "You better not let me catch you!"

He glanced at the time and hurriedly left.

Old Su wanted to use the money to buy two steamed buns, but then he remembered he would have to spend money to take the bus home after get off work in the afternoon, so he forced himself to hold back.

He only had some noodle porridge for dinner and didn't eat breakfast. He was starving before the cafeteria even opened.

My stomach was rumbling so loudly you could hear it from far away.

His colleagues teased him, "Didn't you have breakfast? Did Li Banxia starve you? That shouldn't be the case."

Everyone in the factory's residential area knows that Su Youfu's wife came to him of her own accord.

In those days, she was the only girl who chased after Su Youfu to his factory, wanting to marry him.

The couple has been married for many years and their relationship has always been very good, which is obvious to all.

My colleague was just joking when he said that.

Who knew that, upon hearing this, Old Man Su, whether out of hunger or on purpose, forced a bitter smile.

She said, "Ugh, don't even mention it. We had a fight yesterday over something trivial, and not only did we not get dinner, we didn't get breakfast either. Tell me about it..."

He sighed deeply, drawing the attention of his other colleagues in the office.

The colleague who was joking was taken aback.

"You two had a fight? Li Banxia had a fight with you? How could that be? Why?"

The others also asked curiously, "Yes, why?"

Isn't Li Banxia as obedient as a cat with no temper in front of Su Youfu?

She can argue?

That sounds rather strange.

Seeing that he had attracted attention, Old Man Su sighed and downplayed the issue, saying, "Our eldest son's wife found out she's pregnant with twins. We were worried that it would be too hard for her to stand on the podium with such a big belly, so we just mentioned it and told her to stay home and rest. Li Banxia felt she was losing income, so she made a scene. What kind of trouble is this?"

Upon hearing this, the group frowned.

"This... shouldn't be a fuss."

"It's really tough being pregnant with twins. You're doing this for the children's own good, but Li Banxia is being a bit unreasonable."

"She always seemed like a very considerate person, how could she do something like this?"

"Right? You can know a person's face but not their heart..."

"Is there some misunderstanding here?"

"What misunderstanding could there be? Would Secretary Su really fabricate something to slander her out of thin air?"

"That's true. We've worked with Secretary Su for so many years, and he's not that kind of person..."

"So, Li Banxia is preventing his daughter-in-law from resting at home just for money. Tsk tsk."

Many people began to whisper among themselves. Listening to the buzzing around him, which was mostly about belittling Li Banxia, ​​Old Man Su felt a strange sense of vengeful pleasure.

These words reached the medicinal herb warehouse where Li Banxia worked just before the end of the workday.

"Banxia, ​​come here!"

Li Banxia glanced at the woman who called her, a smile flashing in her eyes, and then called to the students she was leading.

"This batch is of good quality and the preparation is also good. You guys, follow my instructions to sort them into three grades: superior, medium, and inferior. Pack them up and label them. I'll check them when I come to work tomorrow."

"Yes, Master Li."

A group of young people huddled together, wearing masks, discussing and dividing the contents in hushed tones.

Li Banxia took off her gloves and mask, walked out of the warehouse, and asked the other person with a smile, "What brings you here to see me?"

"You still have the mood to laugh?"

The other person glared at her, pulled her a couple of steps outside, and whispered, "Did you have a fight with your Su Youfu?"

Li Banxia blinked. "How did you know?"

"It's so noisy!"

The other person slapped their thigh and spat on the ground, "Sure enough, all men are the same, not a single one is good! What a waste of Su Youfu's handsome face when he was young! Bah..."

Seeing that she was both angry and indignant on her behalf, Li Banxia was a little confused. "Liu Mingcui, what's wrong with you?"

"I'm so angry! It's all because of that Su Youfu! Do you know what he said about you in their office?"

Liu Mingcui said angrily, "He said your eldest daughter-in-law is pregnant with twins and feels it's too hard to go to work, so she wants to stay home and rest to take care of her pregnancy. But you're greedy for the salary she earns from working, so you're forcing your eldest daughter-in-law to go to work!"

Li Banxia, ​​"...What Su Youfu said?"

"That's exactly what she said! My cousin was just transferred there before the New Year, right? She knows Su Youfu and knows we're close. She called us right after hearing the news at midday, but I didn't answer. She came to find you as soon as she got the news. How could he slander you like that? Are you the kind of person who would be after just a few dozen yuan? You support their whole family all these years. Do you think I don't know how hard you've worked? ... It's outrageous!"

Li Banxia patted her back and smiled, "Don't be angry, don't be angry."

"Are you still laughing?"

Liu Mingcui glared at her, then paused and asked, "Banxia, ​​if your daughter-in-law really doesn't want to work and wants to stay home to rest during her pregnancy, then let her. Don't be a bad person for a few dollars. If all else fails, find someone to cover for her for a few days, and she can go back after giving birth. Or are you really short of money lately?"