The scorekeeper looked at Wei Baichuan, afraid that he had mistaken him for someone else.

"Uncle, it's been a long time." Wei Baichuan recognized him long ago, but he didn't say it.

"It really is the Wei family lad." The scorekeeper was stunned. He knew that his in-laws had gotten into trouble and had been avoiding mentioning the matter for some time.

He had also heard that the person from the propaganda department who came this time was an educated youth from Yangliu Brigade, but he didn't take it seriously at first.

Why is it Wei's kid here?

“It’s me, Uncle. My wife drew it.” Wei Baichuan explained when he saw the suspicious look in his eyes.

He had a decent impression of Wei Xiuying's father-in-law; at least he was reasonable. Besides, they were on someone else's turf, so it was always good to be polite.

"Your wife? Why didn't you say so sooner? Come on, come home with me. Your sister doesn't even know you're here."

The scorekeeper remembered that he couldn't attend the last wedding because of family matters.

The eldest son's wife went there and came back talking about it, saying that her brothers were capable, as both of them married educated youth.

She's really capable; she's now a worker in the propaganda department. The news has spread throughout the commune. Who would have thought she'd be the wife of Wei's son?

"Uncle, we won't go. Captain, take a look at this painting and see if it's okay. We have to go back soon; everyone's busy with the autumn harvest."

Wei Baichuan didn't want to see his older sister at all, and he didn't think she would be happy to see him either.

"Satisfied, satisfied. But since you're all here, stay and have a meal before you leave. No matter how busy the autumn harvest is, we won't miss you comrades who have work to do."

The captain probably guessed who he was; he never expected him to have this connection with the scorekeeper's family.

Wei Baichuan originally wanted to refuse, but the captain ran off as soon as he finished speaking, clearly to inform others.

“I’ll take you to your sister. She’ll be overjoyed to know you’re here. No matter how important the matter is, she’ll have to finish her meal before she leaves.”

The scorekeeper didn't give Wei Baichuan a chance to refuse at all, being overly enthusiastic.

"Then we'll trouble you, Uncle. We'll just sit down for a bit, but we won't eat. We brought our own breakfast this morning, and we've already eaten."

"Even if I wanted to eat, I wouldn't be able to. I have this job now, and I'll have plenty of opportunities to come here in the future. I'm not afraid of not having a chance to get together and have a home-cooked meal."

Seeing that Wei Baichuan had spoken up, Su Ti felt it was difficult to refuse such a kind offer, so they decided to give him some face.

More importantly, she wanted to see what the person who had bullied her man looked like.

Now that the Wei family is in such a state, their lives have improved, and she really wants to see her expression.

"Hey, Zhu Laoda, your brother from your mother's side is here. Hurry up and go back to cook a couple of dishes to entertain him."

The team leader went to the field and found the person who was resting at the edge of the field. She was about to start work soon, and he planned to grant her an extra half-day off.

He could tell at a glance that the propaganda department comrade was no ordinary person; the couple were both wearing watches.

And that woman was able to find a job while she was sent to the countryside as an educated youth. How could she be an ordinary person?

He had heard about the incident involving the captain of Yangliu Brigade, but he wasn't affected by it. He wasn't stupid; this guy must be a formidable figure.

"Eldest son, it really is your brother from your mother's side." Wei Xiuying's mother-in-law was stunned, and she said that she hadn't mistaken him for someone else.

“What is he doing here? Everyone’s food is precious. We have nothing to offer him.” Wei Xiuying paused, thought for a moment, and then realized who had come.

Short people can't grow taller, but thin people can gain weight. So it must be her second brother.

What good food did you eat to make yourself so strong?

Her husband's family lived far away, and she left right after lunch on their wedding day. She didn't even have time to see the bride when she entered the house in the afternoon.

She missed out on the subsequent commotion; all she knew was that her third brother's wife was wealthy, and that her second brother and his wife were good-for-nothings.

She had never been close to her second brother since childhood, and she didn't want to waste food on entertaining guests.

Besides, given her father's current state, she doesn't want to get involved with anyone from her family, for fear of being dragged down by them.

Could he be here to ask her for help? Thinking this, Wei Xiuying became even more impatient.

"Big Sister Zhu, how can you talk like that? She is now..." The brigade leader was dumbfounded when he heard Wei Xiuying's words. How could she be driving away a capable relative?

He was about to curse when he saw the scorekeeper and his men walking over, so he shut up. After all, it was their family matter.

"Hey, eldest brother, your second brother's here to see you," the scorekeeper quickly reminded him, noticing the captain winking at him.

"Hmph, poor relatives have come to beg for money." Wei Xiuying glanced at Wei Baichuan, also surprised by his change.

Only when she got closer did she realize that her second brother was wearing and adorning himself with things she had never seen before, but she couldn't let herself be intimidated.

Since he came to her, he must have something to ask of her. She can't be too easy to talk to. Their relationship isn't good to begin with, and if she lowers her attitude, she'll definitely get a cold shoulder.

"..."

The brigade leader glanced at Old Lady Zhu's house. Was her eye stuffed with sleep? How could she tell that this was a poor relative?

“I’m poor but I’m proud of it. Auntie, tell me how rich you are?” Suti said, seeing her arrogant attitude.

As expected of someone from the Wei family, they're all the same.

"Who are you calling 'auntie'? Are you trying to kill me with those words? Now that you're married into the Wei family, do you need someone to teach you what you can and can't say?"

When Wei Xiuying saw that her second sister-in-law dared to talk back to her, she was furious. What was wrong with her mother? Wasn't her eldest sister-in-law well-trained?

"The Wei family's gate? What gate does the Wei family have? Anyone who doesn't know better would think the Wei family you're talking about is some high-ranking landlord family, where you have to obey the three obediences and four virtues to get in. This is the new era, are you still binding your feet?"

Su Ti wasn't going to put up with her. Her purpose in coming here was to avenge Wei Baichuan. She originally wanted to say a few words to vent her anger.

Now she's changed her mind. She wants them to leave the brigade so that her life will be even harder. She's always been one to hold a grudge.

In her world, there is no such thing as taking a step back to open up a whole new world; only taking a step forward brings joy.

"You little slut, don't forget you married into the Wei family too. If the Wei family doesn't prosper, do you think you can still have any face?"

Wei Xiuying was so angry that she wanted to tear her mouth apart, but when she saw her second brother staring at her menacingly, she was so angry that she could only gasp for breath.

They've never gotten along since they were kids, and if they were to really fight, she wasn't sure if he would side with her.

There were people watching, and she didn't want to be laughed at.

What a brainless person! Talking about being a rich person or a landlord, isn't she afraid of causing trouble for others?

“I think I forgot to mention that my man and I have no connection with the Wei family. Our two families have severed ties.”

"And I didn't come here to see you. I was sent by the propaganda department to draw propaganda posters for the various brigades."

Su Ti looked at Wei Xiuying with a bright smile, while Wei Baichuan, standing to the side, knew that his wife was about to start her performance.