The man's palms were warm and thick, covered with calluses from years of farm work.

Although it wasn't very soft, it made Qiao Qiqi feel incredibly safe and secure.

Qin Huai sensed her movement and subconsciously turned his head.

He happened to see Qiao Qiqi smiling at him.

Where no one else could see, Qiao Qiqi quickly tiptoed and kissed her man on the cheek.

Seeing the astonished look in her husband's eyes, Qiao Qiqi smiled and her eyes crinkled.

It's like a kitten that's stolen some fish.

Qin Huai felt a tickle in his heart. He looked down at their clasped hands and a thought struck him.

Realizing that his young wife was trying to comfort him by doing this so as not to upset him, Qin Huai was deeply moved.

Actually, he didn't feel anything when Ma Guizhi kept calling him a "bastard" and a "wild child".

After all, we've been used to hearing it since we were little.

But he was afraid the Qiao family would mind...

Especially the people around you.

Seeing that his young wife didn't seem to care at all, Qin Huai instantly relaxed.

At that moment, although he told himself that he should let go of her hand, and that it wouldn't be good if his elders saw it, he couldn't bear to let go of her hand.

After realizing what was happening, Qin Baojun's years of blind filial piety finally prevailed, and he said to Qiao Weiguo, "No need."

He always felt that family scandals should not be aired in public, and besides, even if Cui Fengzhen was biased and treated them badly, she was still his mother.

Thinking it over, Qin Baojun turned to Wang Guihua and said, "Go find a plate and remove some of the meat from the table."

“His father…” In the past, Wang Guihua would have done it, but today, on her son’s big day, they still came to make trouble. This really crossed Wang Guihua’s bottom line, so she was unwilling.

"Listen to me." Qin Baojun's expression was serious, but his tone was full of helplessness.

Wang Guihua looked on and finally gave in, doing as he said, to get a plate and take out some of the braised pork, stir-fried chicken, and fish.

After Qin Baojun took it, he handed it directly to Cui Fengzhen, saying, "Mother, consider this a token of my filial piety. Today is Huai'er's big day of getting his marriage certificate, so I won't keep you here for dinner. You can take this meat back and eat it."

Before Cui Fengzhen could speak, Ma Guizhi snatched the plate away, smiling broadly, and said, "How can I let Mother hold it? I'll hold it."

As he spoke, he immediately lowered his head and took a deep breath from the plate: "It smells so good!"

Seeing her greedy expression, Qin Baojun's face turned cold. "Sister-in-law, I'm saying this for the last time: Qin Huai is my son, and he always will be. If I hear you utter any more of those filthy words, don't blame me for turning ruthless! You can leave now."

Ma Guizhi's attention was entirely focused on the plate in her hands, her eyes shining. She didn't hear what Qin Baojun was saying at all, and nodded haphazardly: "Okay, okay, whatever you say."

Looking at the meat on the plate, Ma Guizhi swallowed hard.

This is a whole plate of meat!

A whole plate of meat with absolutely no vegetables!

Thinking that Cui Fengzhen was in charge of the household, and that the old lady was a miser, it was a pipe dream to expect her to take the money out of her pocket!

Buying meat? Forget about it.

Thinking that her family had eaten the same meat half a month ago, and that because there were so many people in her family, each person only got a couple of bites, Ma Guizhi's eyes reddened with longing, and she reached out to grab a piece of braised pork and stuff it into her mouth...

But as soon as she raised her hand, Cui Fengzhen slapped it down. "Eat, eat, eat! All you know is eating! Are you an old sow?"

"Mother..." Ma Guizhi felt wronged. She hadn't eaten meat for half a month. Couldn't she even have a bite?

Cui Fengzhen's expression clearly told her: No!

Although Ma Guizhi was greedy, she was still afraid of Cui Fengzhen, so she could only put her hand down with a pained expression.

After dealing with her, Cui Fengzhen immediately looked at Qin Baojun with dissatisfaction: "Don't think that giving us meat is enough. Your family can eat so much meat now, which shows that you are living a comfortable life. In that case, starting next month, we will add 5 yuan every month!"

"ha!"

Wang Guihua was so angry she laughed. "Who doesn't eat some meat when they have a happy occasion? It's not like we eat this every day. Besides, the pork belly on the table today was given by our in-laws, the fish was caught by Qin Huai in the river last night, and the pheasant was caught by him at the foot of the mountain this afternoon. But how many fish and pheasants can you catch in a year? If we could really eat this every day, I'd raise the price by 10 yuan, let alone 5!"

Cui Fengzhen wouldn't listen at all. "It's no use telling me this. Qin Huai is married now, and your family has another breadwinner. Five yuan is a piece of cake for you."

Qiao Qiqi was so angry at these words that she burst out laughing.

Just a moment ago they were calling him a little bastard, and now they want alimony from Qin Huai's wife? What kind of logic is that?

Fortunately, Qin Baojun finally stepped up this time. Seeing that all his compromises had only resulted in this outcome, he was utterly disappointed. "Huai'er is getting married. The family needs to prepare wedding supplies and dowry. There's no extra money. So starting next month, your alimony will be reduced to 3 yuan."

Cui Fengzhen's cloudy eyes suddenly widened!

Seeing that not only had prices not increased, but had actually decreased, he immediately shouted, "Why?"

Qin Baojun was determined: "I'm not discussing this with you, but informing you. Now every household in the village is giving 2 to 3 yuan in alimony. You asked for 5 yuan before, and I gave it to you without hesitation, but now it's only 3 yuan."

Before Cui Fengzhen could speak, Qin Baojun interrupted her directly: "Qin Huai officially moved out after getting married, so he has no obligation to support you. Therefore, Guihua is the only able-bodied person in my family. If you are unwilling, I can go to the brigade with you to talk to him, but if the brigade leader asks me to give him 2 yuan, then I can only give you 2 yuan."

"..."

Cui Fengzhen's attempt to steal a chicken backfired, leaving her furious.

But she also knew that although her son was usually the quietest, once he opened his mouth, it was a decision that nothing could change.

Cui Fengzhen was extremely frustrated. Thinking that it was all because of Qin Huai's wedding, she glared angrily in Qin Huai's direction, "It's all your fault, you little brat..."

"Hey, watch your mouth. My father-in-law just said that if he hears anyone uttering those filthy words again, he'll turn on you. You don't want your three yuan alimony anymore, do you?"

When Qiao Qiqi saw that this old woman couldn't beat the older man, she started bullying her own husband. That wouldn't do.

She immediately stepped in front of Qin Huai.

Feeling that she wasn't tall enough, she quickly lifted her heels.

My height of 1.58 meters instantly became 1.75 meters!

Full of momentum!