Chapter 57 Determined

Could it be that this sister-in-law secretly ate them all?

The thought lingered in the minds of the sisters-in-law, but none of them dared to voice it.

“I took it out to sell and exchanged it for rice and flour.”

Qiao Wanyin said softly, as she took off the bamboo basket she was carrying on her shoulder and carefully placed it on the ground.

"This is five jin of wheat flour and five jin of rice. It's not much, but it should last the family for a few days."

There was still some uneaten wild boar meat in a jar in the corner of the room.

Several of my sisters-in-law had started pickling it together a few days ago.

It was the dead of winter, and meat wouldn't spoil easily if hung outside, so they kept all the edible parts.

This pickling process allows the food to last for at least several months.

Everyone knows that such food is hard to come by.

So all I need to do next is buy some staple foods.

For example, flour, brown rice, or corn grits can be used to fill the gaps and are enough for a family to maintain their daily lives.

After all, the meat supply is enough to last for a while.

At this moment, Qiao's parents sat on a bench to the side, while his three older brothers stood in the corner of the room, lost in thought.

They saw the clean, white flour that smelled delicious.

When they saw the glistening grains of rice, they all widened their eyes in unison.

Several women stood on the other side, each with a complex expression.

Could it be that this sister-in-law, who used to cause trouble and worry everyone, has really changed for the better?

Ever since she was so angry about being wronged that she wanted to bang her head against the wall, she seems like a completely different person.

At first, the family had some doubts.

Everyone thought that perhaps she was harboring a lot of bad intentions.

But unexpectedly, many days passed in a row.

Not only did she not cause any trouble, but she also continuously brought benefits to everyone.

This incident was so shocking to the family that it was hard to accept for a while.

They were filled with doubt, unsure whether to be happy or worried.

To be honest, it's a bit unrealistic!

You should know that Qiao Wanyin has been an unruly and mischievous person in her family for twenty years.

How could they suddenly become sensible, diligent, and even start thinking about the family's livelihood?

The more they thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed.

I have a feeling that she's acting all well and docile on the surface, but she's probably up to something weird again.

At this moment, Zhang Sufeng couldn't help but ask, "Qingqing, are these things really good things you got by selling wild duck eggs?"

As she spoke, she smiled so broadly that her mouth stretched all the way to the back of her ears.

My daughter has undergone a series of changes during this period.

As a mother, she knows best and feels it most deeply.

Seeing that her daughter, who used to be so exhausting, is now actually taking the initiative to do chores to help support the family.

How could a mother not feel gratified?

This family has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel!

Seeing her mother's expectant and delighted eyes, Qiao Wanyin nodded gently and replied, "Yes, Mother. I really earned all of this by selling duck eggs. You should put the grain in the kitchen first. After we finish eating, I'll try to go out and see if I can exchange some new grain."

When her three sisters-in-law heard her say this, they all stopped what they were doing.

You look at me, I look at you.

We still have to eat rice and noodles as usual, and we still have to keep cooking.

Life goes on, one day at a time.

"Big brother, second brother, third brother!"

Qiao Wanyin looked at the three of them with a sincere tone.

"From now on, please don't hit the children so easily!"

"Whether it's Shaohua, Niuniu, Miaomiao, or Shaowei, these children are all very obedient and sensible. They are all important hopes for our family in the future, and we must nurture them with care."

"You make it sound so easy!"

The atmosphere was initially quite peaceful, but then the eldest sister-in-law, Niu Chunqiao, who had just been eating with her head down, changed.

They immediately became excited when the topic of children's education came up.

That's too easy for her to say, as if she doesn't understand the difficulties involved at all!

Children in the village who are about the same age as Shaohua have all gone to school long ago.

But it's my own son, Shaohua, who hasn't even read a few books yet, and hasn't even stepped into the school gate.

Why is that?

Other family members might not know, but she knew—who else could be responsible for this?

Isn't it all because of her?

In order to treat her illness, we not only spent all our savings, but also incurred a huge debt.

This is why the family simply couldn't afford to send their child to school!

Now, she's pretending to be a good person and has started worrying about her child's schooling!

Seeing the other person's intense emotions, Qiao Wanyin took a deep breath.

"Sister-in-law, don't be anxious. I genuinely intend to talk to you about this. I really do plan to send Shaohua to school!"

Shao Hua, who had been hiding behind the door listening to the adults talk, suddenly brightened up when he heard Qiao Wanyin say that.

He couldn't help but peek out and ask cautiously, "Auntie... are you serious?"

Qiao Wanyin smiled gently and nodded at him.

"Of course. I'll personally take you to the teacher to complete the formalities later. As long as you have no problems, you can join the class tomorrow. If you fall behind in your studies, I won't let you catch up on your own—I'll make time to help you catch up."

well……

Speaking of that incident, it was indeed a debt owed by the original owner.

This family has faced considerable pressure, both emotionally and financially.

To be honest, all of Qiao's children were very well-behaved, especially Shaohua, who was the most sensible.

Their quiet, silent, and unassuming demeanor was even somewhat heartbreaking.

Whenever Shao Hua saw other children his age carrying their schoolbags to school, he could only hide in a corner and stare blankly at their backs.

A child as promising as him will surely have a bright future if someone is willing to give him a helping hand.

Such a smart, sensible, and hardworking child.

If I get the opportunity to learn, I will definitely live up to everyone's expectations.

A hint of surprise appeared on Niu Chunqiao's thin face.

"Are you... really telling the truth this time? This time... are you telling the truth?"

There was a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Because not long ago, that sister-in-law who had been so determined that she didn't care about the life or death of her family...

I almost made the difficult decision to sell my two children!

That terrible memory still sends shivers down her spine when she thinks about it.

But now, why has she changed her mind?

Not only did he not do anything more heinous, but he even took the initiative to suggest that Shaohua go to school.

“Sister-in-law,” Qiao Wanyin said softly from the side, her tone serious, “I will take care of Shaohua’s school expenses. This is my way of making amends to this family and to our children.”

Qiao Wanyin did not offer much explanation for the past.

She knew that no amount of words could cover up the mistakes she had made back then.

The only thing I can do now is to prove my change through action.

Instead of patiently explaining the reasons,

Instead of showing your true intentions through your actions, let everyone see them clearly.