But after hearing Ai Xiaoxia's words, "Please start your performance," Jiang Lirong didn't know whether to say it or not: "You, what do you mean? We are all relatives. We have good news and we are here to share it with you. What's your attitude?"

Ai Xiaoxia still had a smile on her face because it was truly hilarious. "Then Auntie and cousin, wait for me for a moment. I have something good to share with you." Then, Ai Xiaoxia went to the west room and brought back the book that Lu Jingshen had published. She flipped to the author's page and handed it to Zhang Tingting. "Cousin, tell Auntie what the word 'author' means."

Zhang Tingting was shocked when she saw that the author of the book was Lu Jingshen. "How is this possible? How did he publish a book?"

Ai Xiaoxia smiled and said, "Well, our family's Depth of Field is a little hobby, and the publishing fee for a book is not high, just a few thousand yuan."

Jiang Lirong was so angry that she felt like she was about to explode: "Doesn't your family rely solely on Lu Jingshen? If Lu Jingshen becomes incompetent one day, what will you do?"

Ai Xiaoxia said: "Don't worry about this, Jing Shen will only get better and better. By the way, I think every time my aunt comes, she brings us good luck. Didn't I tell my aunt last time that Jing Shen was going to be promoted? Who would have thought it would be so soon, he would be promoted next month. Is my aunt as happy as we are?"

Jiang Lirong was so angry that her hands were shaking. She hadn't even started showing off yet, so how come Ai Xiaoxia had taken the lead?

She suppressed her anger and said, "Look, isn't that still Lu Jingshen's ability? Unlike our family, Tingting has been promoted to a regular employee, and she will have a stable job in the future. She and Jingxue will both earn a salary, and we have double insurance. How can this not be better than your family relying on one person?"

At this time, Li Shaofen stood up and said, "Our Xiaoxia is also capable. She sells snacks at the market and earns much more in a month than you do at work."

Ai Xiaoxia smiled at her protective mother-in-law. She knew that her protection had gradually changed her parents-in-law. Of course, it was also because the family made money, and the rich had enough confidence.

Jiang Lirong knew that their family was working at the market, but she didn't think they could make much money. Furthermore, Su Changzhu had to do the selling. If the two families worked together, each could only earn a hundred or eighty yuan a month at best. But what did Li Shaofen say just now? She said it was more than what they could earn at work. How could that be possible?

She curled her lips and looked at Li Shaofen: "Sister-in-law, there is no need to lie just because you can't compare with me. We are all family, and I won't laugh at you." After saying that, she covered her mouth and laughed.

Li Shaofen was a down-to-earth person. Seeing that Jiang Lirong didn't believe her, she said, "Do you know how much money you can make from a bag of snacks? How many bags can we sell in a market? And our Xiaoxia is going to take the entrance exam for night college next year, so she will have better development in the future." Although she didn't want to argue with Jiang Lirong, she couldn't stand others looking down on her own child.

"What? Applying for night school?" Jiang Lirong and Zhang Tingting were both stunned.

Lu Guojiu coughed and said, "It's about applying to night college. Our children are all ambitious, so they all have higher aspirations. We don't have that much free time to compare ourselves with others."

Zhang Tingting realized what was happening and laughed again, "Second Uncle, do you think night school is like junior high? Anyone can go there?"

Lu Guojiu said: "Whether we can get in or not, at least we have the intention to work hard, and Xiaoxia studied very well in school, and Jingshen is a college student. When Xiaoxia goes to the city in the future, Jingshen will help her tutor, so it won't be difficult for her to get in."

Zhang Tingting was unwilling to admit this and said, "How can we compare what happened in school with what happens after we get married? Don't make big promises first, as it will be embarrassing if you can't do it later."

Ai Xiaoxia said, "Don't worry, I never say anything without confidence, and I won't give you the chance to laugh at myself." Before, Ai Xiaoxia was a little worried about whether not going to high school would affect her chances of taking the night college entrance exam, but after inquiring around, she felt relieved. In this time and place, in this era, it is possible to take the exam.

After that, she asked Jiang Lirong, "Aunt, is there anything else? If not, I'm going to go stew the meat. What I bought is just enough for our family, so I won't keep you here for dinner."

Jiang Lirong didn't get any advantage today, so she said bluntly before leaving, "Is there a fixed amount of meat to buy? It seems your family's money-making is just a casual thing, right?"

Ai Xiaoxia smiled: "Well, just saying. Oh, by the way, please close the door for us when Auntie goes out, and put the meat on the stove to prevent the cat from taking it away."

Jiang Lirong snorted and took Zhang Tingting out. When she arrived at the kitchen and saw the large piece of meat, fish and shrimp in the pot, she felt like her heart was blocked. She was so angry that she left the door open and left.

Watching Jiang Lirong leave, Li Shaofen smiled again: "I found that I learned from Xiaoxia that I am a little bit better at dealing with my sister-in-law."

Ai Xiaoxia looked at the old couple who were about to rise up and said, "If I go to the city in the future, you will treat my aunt the same way." Then she added, "I bought fish, meat, and shrimp. I'll cook today so Mom and Dad can taste my cooking."

Li Shaofen said, "Then Mom will help you."

Ai Xiaoxia agreed and went into the kitchen with Li Shaofen. While cooking, she talked about Lu Jingshen's recent situation. Everything was fine anyway, and there was nothing for the family to worry about.

After a while, the aroma of food wafted out of the kitchen, and Lu Guojiu couldn't help but come out to take a look.

As soon as Lu Jingyuan came into the yard after school, he started shouting, "Mom, what are we doing at home? Why does it smell so good?" Then he went into the house with his schoolbag on his back.

Li Shaofen said to Lu Jingyuan, "Your sister-in-law's cooking skills are amazing. We are in for a treat today."

Lu Jingyuan leaned over the stove and took a look: "I thought my brother was wronged by marrying my sister-in-law, but now it seems that my brother knows the truth better than anyone else."

Li Shaofen slapped Lu Jingyuan on the back again: "If you keep talking nonsense, don't eat."

Lu Jingyuan quickly ran into the house with his schoolbag.

Ai Xiaoxia was used to seeing Lu Jingyuan being beaten by his parents, and she was used to it. This kid was too talkative.

She smiled as she served the dishes. These two brothers were really different. Lu Jingshen was mature beyond his years, while Lu Jingyuan was immature.

Soon, four dishes were ready: boiled fish, braised pork, pan-fried tofu, and stir-fried river shrimp. The boiled fish was also relatively light and not too spicy, as we were afraid that the elderly couple would not be able to adapt to it.

After the meal was served, Lu Guojiu picked up his chopsticks and started eating.

Lu Guojiu tasted all the dishes and praised them highly: "Xiaoxia's cooking skills are really good. The dishes she made are even better than those at the banquet."

Lu Jingyuan nodded repeatedly: "It's much better than the ones at the banquet, especially the boiled fish, which is not even available at the banquet. Sister-in-law, when you go to the city in the future, we won't be able to eat such delicious food. Please make more in the next few days."

Ai Xiaoxia smiled and said, "I'm not going to the city and won't be back. Besides, I can just teach mom how to make this dish."

Li Shaofen said happily, "That's great. Xiaoxia is not only good at cooking fish and meat, but also delicious tofu. I really need to learn from her."

After dinner, Li Shaofen refused to let Ai Xiaoxia clean up the dishes and went to do it herself.

Ai Xiaoxia didn't force it and practiced speaking English with Lu Jingyuan in the yard.