Li Mingqing returned to the supply and marketing cooperative and Zhao Xiaoling invited him to dinner at her home.

"My brother wanted to greet you two days ago, but you were busy with the house so he didn't call you."

"Okay, I don't have anything to do today."

He wondered why the mayor suddenly asked him to have dinner at his home. Since they were not related at all, there must be something going on.

Zhou Yingzi knew Zhao Xiaoling's family background, so even if she had some ulterior motives, she didn't show them.

Anyway, both of them are not ordinary people, so she is a powerless salesperson, so she should be honest.

She is very clear-headed about major issues.

This is also the reason why she wanted to get away with it among so many men, knowing what is good and what is bad, of course, except Zhou Liang.

When Li Mingqing arrived at Zheng's house, the mayor had not returned yet.

Zhao Xiaoling's sister-in-law Wu Jingmei greeted them warmly, "It's time to get off work. Your brother hasn't come back yet."

"Sister-in-law, this is Comrade Li Mingqing whom I told you about before. We bought the food from him last time."

Upon hearing this, Wu Jingmei became even more enthusiastic.

The quality of the food was really good. She had finished it a long time ago and was thinking of buying some more.

Of course, the mayor asked him to come over today because of the food issue. There was indeed not enough food at home. There were two half-grown children and two elderly people in the family, so there were many people to feed.

As soon as I entered the house, I saw Old Man Zhao and Old Man Zhao listening to the radio.

"Dad, Mom, this is Comrade Li from the Supply and Marketing Cooperative."

The two old men entertained us cheerfully and it was obvious that they were very particular about food. The coffee table was equipped with all the utensils for drinking tea.

"I've heard Xiaoling say that you're efficient and conscientious in your work. Seeing you today, I'm delighted to see that you're truly a talented person."

Well, the two old men are not only particular people but also cultured people, with extraordinary conversation and temperament.

Li Mingqing smiled and gladly accepted their praise.

It's the truth.

The praise is very pertinent.

After the mayor came back, he called Li Mingqing out alone.

"We're all open-minded people, so I'll be frank. Can you get any food from there?"

"I wonder how much food the mayor wants?"

"It's enough for our family to eat."

"Okay, if I can get it, I'll tell Sister Zhao directly and she'll send it over when the time comes."

"Thank you for your help."

"Mayor, it's hard to say whether I can get it. I'll do my best."

Li Mingqing didn't say anything final, food was indeed scarce.

After chatting for half an hour, Li Mingqing didn't stay for dinner because he was afraid that Sun Jiaxue would worry at home.

The mayor's family came out to see him off, which shows how much they value him.

He was riding his bicycle and turned a corner when he ran into Zhou Liang.

Zhou Liang was shocked and was about to curse, but when he saw that it was Li Mingqing, he thought he was seeing things. Isn't this near his home? Why would Li Mingqing come here? Is he here to find him?

In just a few seconds he thought of countless possibilities.

"Brother, why are you here?"

Seeing how frightened he was, Li Mingqing said, "Don't worry, I'm definitely not here to look for you."

"Then I'll be leaving first."

Zhou Liang immediately stepped aside to make way for him, fearing that he would get out of the car and beat him up if he was unhappy.

Li Mingqing didn't expect Zhou Liang to be so cowardly after so much time had passed. "You haven't done anything immoral, have you?"

"No, absolutely not."

"That's fine. If it happens again, I'll see you at the police station."

Zhou Liang quickly and repeatedly assured himself that he would turn over a new leaf and become a new man. He was truly impressed by him.

Old Lady Li was surrounded by the villagers.

"Mr. Li, you are really generous to wear such new shoes to work."

"You have to say I really don't want to give them up. The soles of my cloth shoes fell off when I got home yesterday. I had no shoes to wear so I had to pass these shoes on."

"You still have it, but people like us can only go barefoot."

Most people do walk barefoot on the ground when working, and most people are used to it and are not afraid of hurting their feet.

Old Lady Li returned home amidst the envious gazes of everyone.

Those who went to work for Lao Li's house were happy, after all, they had free food and could make money.

Although those who did not go to work felt unhappy, Mrs. Li did not show it, thinking that she would definitely go there next time if such a good thing happened again.

Li Mingqing met Li Xiangjun who was returning from the county town, holding a basket in his hand.

"Xiang Jun, let me take you back."

Li Xiangjun jumped into the car without any hesitation. He was so hungry that his stomach was sticking to his back after walking all the way.

"Luckily I met you, otherwise I would have fainted from hunger." He suddenly remembered that Li Xiangxia had said that Li Mingqing didn't give her a ride. "Mingqing, why didn't you take care of my sister Xiangxia last time?"

"Stop it, men and women shouldn't touch each other. If you say that again, don't blame me for throwing you down."

Li Xiangjun quickly shut up and sat back to catch his breath.

I thought to myself that I would never go to the county town again.

He was sent by his mother Li Dahua to the county town to deliver pickled spring bamboo shoots to Li Xiangxia's boyfriend Zhu Huamao.

Li Xiangxia couldn't go because she had severe stomach pain during her period.

"Li Xiangjun, why do you listen to your sister so much?"

"You won't have much time to listen. You'll be married soon, and a married woman is like spilled water."

Li Mingqing strongly disagreed with this.

Li Xiangxia is not the type to live a peaceful life after marriage, and besides, it is not easy to get along with the Zhu family.

If nothing unexpected happens, I will definitely come back every day.

Now Li Xiangxia is complaining to Li Dahua at home.

"Mom, how can Sun Jiaxue manage the money? You have to go talk to Aunt Li and ask her to take good care of Ming Qing."

Li Dahua sighed and instructed, "Even if all of Li's money is given to Sun Jiaxue, it's none of your business. You're getting engaged next month, and there can't be any accidents. Don't worry about it."

Having said that, he still wanted to make things difficult for Old Lady Li.

"Mom, do you think Zhu Maohua will give me his salary after I marry into the Zhu family?"

"Won't."

Li Dahua said without thinking that it was obvious that the old woman of the Zhu family was not someone who could be subdued. She planned to force Xiang Xia to separate the family property as soon as they got married, otherwise there would be a lot of trouble.

"I'm not as good as Sun Jiaxue!" she shouted.

"You little bitch, keep your voice down. What if someone hears you?"

"I heard it, so I heard it. I'm not the only one in the village who thinks so."

I originally thought that Sun Jiaxue had a hard time in the Li family and was often beaten, but I never expected that she was in charge of the money.

As soon as Li Xiangjun came back, he saw the confrontation between mother and daughter.

"Mom, I've sent it over. Xiangxia, quickly pour me a glass of water."

Li Xiangxia ignored him and went back into the house, saying, "Can't a grown man fall down on his own?"

Li Xianghong quickly explained, "Brother, my sister is upset, don't mess with her. Mom is also angry."

"Little sister, pour me a bowl of water. I'm so thirsty."

His temper flared up, and he cursed, "Whoever wants to go can go from now on, but he won't go without even a glass of water."

He was already tired from work, having worked so hard to deliver the spring bamboo shoots, but Zhu Huamao didn't even ask him to stay for a drink of water. He was even scolded when he got home. It was really a mistake even though he had good intentions.

From now on, love whoever you want and take care of your own business.