Chapter 78 They wanted to separate the family.

Of all the members of the Chen family, besides her grandparents, her favorite was this little aunt.

"Sister-in-law, sit down and have some water first."

In just a short while, Zhou Zhaodi returned from the kitchen with a bowl of cold boiled water.

Chen Honghong was indeed a little thirsty. "Thank you, Second Sister-in-law."

Zhou Zhaodi waved her hand and said with a smile, "We're all family, no need to be so polite."

If it weren't for the fact that her eyes darted furtively towards the two black plastic bags on the ground after she said that, Ma Xiulian could have easily let her manage the household, given her unique shrewdness and quick thinking.

The eldest son's wife, Zhao Mei, was honest and hardworking, quietly clearing away the dishes.

Meanwhile, Li Chunhua, who was heavily pregnant, had already taken advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention and secretly slipped back to her room with a can of beef.

Ma Xiulian had three daughters-in-law, one simple-minded, one cunning, and one stupid, all of whom made her feel very distressed.

If her youngest son weren't still unmarried, she would have wanted to separate from the family and live independently.

Thinking of her youngest son who hadn't been home for several months, Ma Xiulian asked her eldest daughter, "Has Jianmin gone to town to make furniture recently?"

Chen Honghong nodded: "I was in town today, and I made some little things for the children to bring back with me."

As he spoke, he pointed to the black bag on the ground.

Then she continued, "Mom, my little brother also asked me to tell you that he'll be able to finish his studies and come home next month."

Zhou Zhaodi's eyes widened immediately. "Jianmin will be completing four years of school next month? Does that mean our family will have another happy occasion?"

Chen Jianmin is Ma Xiulian's youngest son. He works as an apprentice to an old carpenter in another commune, a job that includes room and board but no salary.

These days, carpentry is a skill that can make money. Even if you don't get paid, many people are willing to learn it even if you have to pay them.

However, to avoid the saying "teaching an apprentice will starve the master," many experienced craftsmen generally do not easily take on apprentices.

The reason Chen Jianmin was accepted by the old carpenter was not only because of the generous gift from Ma Xiulian, but also because the old carpenter's youngest daughter took a liking to him at first sight.

Therefore, after completing his four-year apprenticeship, Chen Jianmin was to marry the old carpenter's youngest daughter.

Ma Xiulian remained calm: "He's not getting any younger, it's time for him to get married." Upon hearing this, Zhou Zhaodi immediately started making her own plans.

Carpenters make a lot of money, so my fifth brother's wife's dowry must be very generous. I must make sure to build a good relationship with her when she comes to visit.

Chen Honghong, a married daughter, didn't care about these things. Instead, she looked at Ma Xiulian with shining eyes and said, "Mom, when I came back, I heard from the villagers that you hunted a wild boar all by yourself this morning!"

If it were anyone else, Chen Honghong would definitely not believe it, but she blindly worships her biological mother, Ma Xiulian.

In her heart, her mother is the most amazing.

Back then, no one in the commune allowed their daughters to go to school, but her mother insisted on letting her finish primary school; otherwise, her husband, who was a teacher, wouldn't have chosen her in the first place.

Moreover, her mother sent her fourth brother to join the army and her younger brother to become a carpenter's apprentice. She had never seen anyone more capable than her mother!

And so, even God sent this little fairy, Guabao, to be her mother's granddaughter.

Before Ma Xiulian could speak, Zhou Zhaodi excitedly began gesturing: "Little sister-in-law, didn't you see? That wild boar was as big as a small mountain, with long, thick, and sharp tusks. It chased Old Lady Song next door so hard she was crying and screaming. But as soon as Mom appeared, the wild boar didn't dare to move. Mom hit it with her hoe, and the wild boar fell straight to the ground unconscious."

(End of this chapter)