Wang picked up a broom and started sweeping wildly at Cuixi, who then started cursing, "Aunt Wang, why are you acting like a mad dog, biting anyone you can get your hands on?"

"Flies don't land on eggs without cracks. Otherwise, why would all these rich people flock to your place instead of other places? You really have the magnanimity of a prime minister! Xu Lanzhi is cheating on your son every day, yet you still protect her at every turn. You haven't exactly benefited from that, have you?"

Xu Lanzhi felt particularly uncomfortable seeing Cuixi speak so ill of her mother-in-law, but she said she didn't know how to help.

Cui Xi, who was round and plump, grabbed Wang's broom and pulled hard, causing Wang to stumble and almost fall.

Xu Lanzhi's daughters rushed to help their grandmother. Jiedi, with her head down, bumped into Cuixi's waist, shouting, "You bad person, how dare you bully my grandmother!"

Except for Zhao Di, who was holding Tang Qiqi and dared not go forward, the other children all went to attack Cui Xi with the same goal in mind.

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Xu Lanzhi was afraid that the commotion would frighten Tang Qiqi, so she hurriedly went to check on her and found Tang Qiqi pouting and making angry noises.

When she met Xu Lanzhi's gaze, she looked away with displeasure, clearly showing that she looked down on her mother.

Xu Lanzhi suddenly felt empty inside; was Qiqi disgusted with her for being weak?

That's right. My mother-in-law is old enough to stand up for me, and my children are all fearless. It's just that I let them down.

If this continues, she, as the mother, will be disliked by all her children.

At this moment, Cui Xi was surrounded by the children, and she fought back mercilessly.

Xu Lanzhi took a deep breath and shouted, "Stop!"

The people of Tangjiagou had never seen Xu Lanzhi speak so loudly before. Everyone was stunned, and the air fell silent instantly.

Xu Lanzhi walked slowly toward Cuixi, then slowly raised her right hand and slapped Cuixi across the face.

Several red marks instantly appeared on Cuixi's face, leaving the entire village's onlookers stunned, and even Wang was dumbfounded.

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Cui Xi was so stunned that she didn't react for a long time, and just stared blankly at Xu Lanzhi.

Xu Lanzhi said with displeasure, "Cuixi, this slap is to remind you to think before you speak and act in the future. If you gossip again, it won't be as simple as just a slap."

After saying that, he helped Wang up and said loudly, "Children, let's go home."

When she reached the courtyard gate, Cuixi finally realized what was happening and started running towards Xu Lanzhi in a fit of rage, shouting, "Xu Lanzhi, you whore, how dare you hit me!"

Xu Lanzhi stopped and delivered another resounding slap, then slowly said, "Cuixi, didn't you remember what you just said?"

Just as Cui Xi was about to go berserk, a snow-white dog, as big as a small pony, came out of the yard and barked fiercely at Cui Xi.

Cui Xi was nearly scared to death and dared not go forward. She slunk back, and the onlookers were also frightened by the big dog and scattered.

Xu Lanzhi understood that this must be Qi Qi who had been released to help her. She smiled slightly and said, "Aunt Zhang, Sister Liu, why are you running so fast? Come in and sit down."

They all said, "We have things to do at home, we'll come another day!"

After a short while, the people who had gathered in front of her house dispersed.

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Xu Lanzhi looked at Qiqi again, and the little guy was smiling at her with a big smile, chattering away. Xu Lanzhi could clearly see that the little guy was praising her.

With Tang Qiqi by her side, Xu Lanzhi gradually discovered that being assertive was much more pleasant and effective than swallowing her anger.

The strangest thing is that after this incident, my mother-in-law's attitude towards me changed a lot. Before, she would always yell at me and give me orders, but now she speaks to me very gently, and when something happens, she always lets me make the decision.

Xu Lanzhi's assertiveness allowed their family to enjoy a period of peace, though it could also be due to the influence of that big white dog.

The children named the dog Snow White. This dog was truly extraordinary; it could understand everything you said. Zhao Di and the other six sisters all adored it. In front of the girls, it was as docile as a little lamb.

But Bai Xue especially liked to hover around Tang Qi Qi, and Tang Qi Qi also liked Bai Xue very much. Whenever Bai Xue was around, Tang Qi Qi would laugh loudly.

Soon, the chicks hatched by Big Black also started laying eggs. There were 18 hens out of 20 chickens. Their eggs were not only large, but they also laid eggs almost every day without interruption.

The Tang family can collect eighteen eggs a day, so they can often eat eggs on their table.

Moreover, every three to five days, Zhaodi and Yindi would go to town to buy eggs, which would earn them a considerable amount of money.

The baby rabbits born to the three mother rabbits have grown into half-grown rabbits. Jiedi waits for them every day, eagerly anticipating their growth and feeding them with extra care.

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Xu Lanzhi and Wang Shi agreed that rabbits, like chickens, should continue to be developed and expanded. The female rabbits should be kept to produce offspring, while the male rabbits should still be sold.

But rabbits are not like eggs; if you sell them too cheaply, it's not worth it, and if you sell them too expensively, no one will buy them.

They landed for three consecutive days, and each time they sold out of eggs, carrying the rabbits back intact.

Jiedi was quite pleased; since the rabbits couldn't be sold, she would just have to eat them herself.

Xu Lanzhi snatched the rabbit away and said, "You little glutton, I'll definitely give you a big rabbit for the New Year. I'll go to the city to see it tomorrow."

So Xu Lanzhi took Zhaodi and Yindi into the city again. With the experience of Zhaodi and Yindi, Xu Lanzhi did not go to the market, but went directly to restaurants and taverns to ask if they needed anything.

Things still weren't going very smoothly. Everyone was used to eating chicken, duck, and fish, but rabbit meat was still not commonly eaten.

Zhao Di and Yin Di were both somewhat discouraged, but Xu Lanzhi insisted on asking a few more places.

They eventually entered the kitchen of a grandly decorated restaurant, and as soon as they asked if they accepted rabbits, the waiter dismissed them, saying, "Go away, go away. Do you think this is one of those small restaurants? Our stone materials are delivered by dedicated personnel, and we don't accept things from long-time residents."

Xu Lanzhi said politely, "My rabbit meat is very tender. I'll give you one for free. Why don't you try it? Maybe you'll want some?"

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The waiter said impatiently, "We never sell rabbit meat here. Hurry up and leave, don't delay my business!"

Xu Lanzhi was still unwilling to give up and pleaded with the waiter, "Young man, could you let me meet your chef? You said that all the guests who come here are distinguished guests who have eaten all kinds of delicacies. Rabbits are not commonly seen here. Maybe they will like them!"

The waiter got angry: "I said I don't want it, get out of here! If I weren't looking at you, you're all women, I would have already attacked you!"

Seeing that there was really no room for change, Xu Lanzhi had no choice but to carry the rabbit away dejectedly.