Chapter 80: A Person Without Perspective

After Lu Jingshen left, Ai Xiaoxia packed up the drawings and went to Sun Qiang.

However, Sun Qiang was not here today, so Ai Xiaoxia went to talk to Fang Lan'e for a few words and then went home.

As soon as I got home, Fang Ling from next door knocked on the door with a few pieces of cloth: "Sister-in-law, I'm your sister-in-law Chen from next door."

Ai Xiaoxia couldn't pretend she wasn't home, so she opened the door and said, "Sister Chen, what's up?"

Fang Ling held up the cloth in her hand and said, "I want to make a dress for my child. I've already cut it at home. Can I use your sewing machine?"

Although Ai Xiaoxia didn't like Fang Ling very much, they were neighbors and couldn't completely cut off contact. The men all worked in the same unit, and Chen Wenxing was a good person, so Ai Xiaoxia said, "Come in, sister-in-law."

Fang Ling came in carrying some fabric. "Your house is really well-maintained. Oh my goodness, the painting on the wall looks like this after it's finished. How come it looks so beautiful?"

Ai Xiaoxia smiled and said, "It's okay. I was just drawing for fun. Sister-in-law, the sewing machine is in the room."

Fang Ling was still touching the painting: "Well, sister-in-law, do you have a lot of paint left? You can paint my wall later."

Ai Xiaoxia really disliked such tactless people: "I still need those paints. Sister-in-law, the sewing machine is in this room, please use it quickly, I have to go out soon."

Fang Ling followed Ai Xiaoxia into the bedroom: "Hey, look at these sheets and quilt covers you made. They're so beautiful! I'll go buy some cloth someday, and you can make me a set?"

Ai Xiaoxia said, "I don't have time." Then she turned on the sewing machine: "Sister-in-law, hurry up, I'll be out in an hour." She didn't want to go out at first, but now she really didn't want to talk too much with Fang Ling alone, so she took the opportunity to go out and buy some vegetables.

Fang Ling said, "If you want to go out, I'll look after the house for you. It just so happens that the kids are at someone else's house playing, so I'm not in a hurry to go home. Just go on your way and don't worry about me."

Ai Xiaoxia thought to herself, I won't let you in easily in the future. Today was all my mistake. "No need, sister-in-law. I'm not used to outsiders looking after my house."

"Look at you, you're being so formal. Am I an outsider? As the saying goes, a distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. We are all relatives, don't you know?"

"Sister-in-law, people need space and distance between each other. Even relatives can't all live together, right?"

"You have such a peculiar temper. This is not good. You need to change it in the future." Then she sat down and started using the sewing machine.

Ai Xiaoxia smiled and sat beside him: "Sister-in-law is the first one to say that I have a bad temper. It's rare. Maybe we are not the same kind of people."

"Aren't we all housewives who rely on men to make a living? You are just younger and prettier than me, but after you give birth to a child, you won't be beautiful for more than two years." Fang Ling stepped on the pedal of the sewing machine very skillfully.

"Sister-in-law, you are short-sighted. You make the clothes first, and I will draw something on the side." She was too lazy to talk to Fang Ling anymore, so she went to the desk beside her, took a pen and paper and started drawing casually.

Fang Ling said as she sewed clothes, "Are you still short-sighted? What's the point of your painting skills? You can't make a living. Hurry up and get pregnant. I tell you, if I give birth to a son for the Chen family, I will be a hero. My parents-in-law will treat me well because of their grandson."

Ai Xiaoxia hummed and didn't respond. This kind of person gets more and more excited the more you talk to her, so it's better to ignore her.

Seeing Ai Xiaoxia remained silent, Fang Ling asked, "Sister-in-law, why don't you buy a TV?"

Ai Xiaoxia hadn't needed it before, but now she felt it was the right thing to do. Otherwise, Fang Ling would have to bring the child to see it every day. She said, "I don't need it."

"Why not? If you buy it, I'll be willing to watch it. I left my TV to my mother-in-law, and I don't have the money to buy another one. If you buy it, I can watch it."

"I don't like to watch it."

“You’ll like it once you see it.”

"Yeah." Ai Xiaoxia didn't say much and responded perfunctorily.

"Sister-in-law, have you agreed to buy it? When will you buy it? I'll go with you." Fang Ling asked Ai Xiaoxia with a smile on her face.

"I didn't say I wanted to buy it. Sister-in-law, please hurry up. I have something to do later." Ai Xiaoxia was really annoyed by Fang Ling's personality.

Seeing that Ai Xiaoxia didn't like talking to her, Fang Ling muttered while making clothes: "Sister-in-law, you really have a bad temper. You don't like to chat at all. We are neighbors here. We are all at home with nothing to do. It would be nice to sit together and chat."

Ai Xiaoxia said, "I'm busy." Then she continued drawing.

Seeing that Ai Xiaoxia didn't respond to her at all, Fang Ling could only keep silent.

There weren't many things, but Fang Ling spent almost an hour on them. When she was done, she stood up and said, "This sewing machine is very useful. Since you have one here, I don't have to buy one. Who else can use this sewing machine every day? In the future, I can bring anything I need to yours. It's convenient, and we can chat."

Ai Xiaoxia truly admired Fang Ling's confidence. She hadn't noticed her rejection of her until now. Of course, Ai Xiaoxia also regretted buying the sewing machine. Who could have imagined it would be so popular? She'd have to use whatever she needed. It would be convenient for her, but not for her.

"Sister-in-law has finished using it, so I won't send you off. I have something else to do." Ai Xiaoxia thought to herself that she would never be able to come easily in the future.

Fang Ling said, "Aren't you going out? Let's go together?"

"No, I'll change my clothes before I leave."

"Okay, I'll go back then. I'll come back when I have time."

Watching Fang Ling leave, Ai Xiaoxia sighed. Next time Fang Ling comes, she will say that the sewing machine is broken and cannot be used. She can't let her come back and forth without any boundaries. She didn't bring her child with her today. If she brought a child, it would be even more troublesome. Such a shallow person must be controlled in moderation.

She changed her clothes, went out, took a walk, got some fresh air, and bought some groceries.

After buying groceries, she started cooking. It was nothing to do anyway.

When Lu Jingshen came back, her dish was already out of the pot.

Lu Jingshen smelled the fragrance and went to the kitchen: "Didn't you say that you would wait for me to come back and cook together?"

Ai Xiaoxia said, "I'm fine, so I'll just do it. Wash your hands quickly. I made your favorite pickled cabbage with vinegar."

Lu Jingshen washed his hands and came over to help Ai Xiaoxia get the dishes.

While eating, Ai Xiaoxia talked to Lu Jingshen about Fang Ling.

Lu Jingshen sighed and said, "As you said, don't let her in from now on."

"Well, I think if we don't like her coming, no one else can like it either. After a while, she will realize the problem herself."

"I hope so. Just don't let her affect you." Lu Jingshen said, then asked, "Didn't you go to Qiangzi's place this afternoon? How did the conversation go?"

"It's because Qiangzi is not here and I came back early that Sister Chen came." Ai Xiaoxia said helplessly.

"Next time you go, give him a call so that your trip won't be in vain."

"Okay, got it."

After dinner, they cleared the dishes, Lu Jingshen read a book, and Ai Xiaoxia knitted a sweater. Although there was not much entertainment at home, it was warm and happy in this quiet place.

Before going to bed, Ai Xiaoxia took two bundles of thread and asked Lu Jingshen to help wind the thread balls. The two cooperated very harmoniously, chatting and laughing, and the room was filled with joy.