"Mom, we've moved back. Your daughter-in-law said that in order to take better care of you, she repeatedly told me last night that I must ask for leave today so that I can get back earlier."
Ruan Xiaotang heard in the yard that Zhou Xingze was talking nonsense to coax his mother.
Why did she become the one who took the initiative?
When did she say that?
Even if it was just to speak well of her in front of his mother to win her favor.
She didn't appreciate it either.
Feeling uncomfortable, he kicked Zhou Xingze's foot basin lightly.
"Bang Bang"
"Sister-in-law, the basin has fallen down. Don't drop the porcelain, or it will leak."
Meimei was sitting on the stone bench under the grape trellis, cracking melon seeds, with no intention of going forward to help.
Ruan Xiaotang turned her back and said, "If the old doesn't go, the new won't come. If it breaks, I'll buy a new one."
He bent down and carried the net bag on the handlebars into the house.
When a man has money, he speaks with confidence.
Not like her.
In this house, I have to look at the old lady's face all day long and have to be careful with what I say.
It's really depressing to live under someone's roof.
Look at the second sister-in-law again.
It’s been less than three months since we got married, and look at all the belongings in this yard.
Not to mention anything else, she saw five pairs of her second sister-in-law's shoes.
Three pairs of leather and two pairs of cloth.
Judging from the style and workmanship, it is a high-end product from the supply and marketing cooperative.
Look at myself again. All year round, I only wear two pairs of shoes, one cotton pair and one shoe.
She herself was tired of seeing it.
Why are the lives of this woman and other women so different?
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Ruan Xiaotang opened the window for ventilation.
This house has not been occupied for a long time, and it is the rainy season, so the house smells musty.
The windows of the house face west, so it will be extremely hot in the summer and extremely cold in the winter.
What’s worse is that there is a rat hole at the base of the wall.
What a crappy place.
We are now neighbors with mice.
Will I have to eat from the same pot with the rat next?
"Let me do it. You sit there and take a rest."
Zhou Xingze was smiling and seemed to be in a good mood.
He took the broom and started sweeping the floor.
"Sprinkle some water on the ground, and you'll see the soil float up."
"Yes, sir!"
Ruan Xiaotang sat on the newly made bed, holding a palm-leaf fan in her hand.
He glanced around the palm-sized room of ten square meters.
She complained, "How am I going to take a shower in the future? This room is so small, there is no place to put it."
Zhou Xingze comforted her, "Just stay here for three months. When mom's injury is healed for 100 days, we will move back. Be obedient and endure these three months."
Ruan Xiaotang leaned impatiently against the head of the bed, pouting, and said nothing.
"Whoosh!"
Waving the palm-leaf fan vigorously.
In order to coax her to come, Zhou Xingze did not fight back or respond when being beaten or scolded.
Work hard and never complain.
"Open your mouth and have a piece of candy."
Zhou Xingze took out a piece of candy from his cloth bag, peeled it, and handed it to her mouth.
"Our mother was so happy when we moved back home. She kept praising you for being sensible in front of me."
"It's you who keeps flattering me in front of your mother."
Ruan Xiaotang mercilessly exposed him in front of him.
There is no need to say such insincere nonsense in front of her.
She is not stupid!
Zhou Xingze tried to smooth things over by saying, "Anyway, I was praising you."
"Humph! Hypocrisy!"
"Hurry up and pack up. After lunch, I have to rush to a meeting."
"I know. I know."
The two worked together and in half an hour the room was completely new.
Pink curtains printed with a panda eating bamboo hang by the window.
The bed was covered with a pink and blue floral sheet.
There were two festive thermoses on the ground, four enamel basins stacked on the shelf, and a ticking clock hanging on the wall.
Ruan Xiaotang used bamboo clips to roll up and clip the two sides of the white mosquito net, then got out of bed and put on her shoes.
He took four eggs from the basket against the wall, two in each hand, and walked out of the house.
These eggs are laid by the chickens they bought, and they are pure natural, green, and pollution-free.
She left so suddenly, but she was still missing her chickens, ducks and geese.
Before leaving, she specifically asked Sister Hua to help feed her.
Mrs. Hua had experience in raising chickens, ducks and geese, so she felt at ease leaving the chickens, ducks and geese to her.
After a few days, find an excuse.
Be sure to bring them all here and raise them in this yard.
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Lunch time.
"Second wife, these eggs are free, and this oil is free, why do you put so much in it? It's too greasy. And these noodles are too hard. My teeth are not as good as yours, young people. I can't chew them even if I try hard!"
Zhou's mother sat at the dinner table, smacking her lips as she ate, and not forgetting to find fault with Ruan Xiaotang's cooking.
Leaning back in the chair, he looked at people with squinted eyes like an old Buddha.
"Mom, I remember this. Next time I promise to make the noodles as soft as shit."
Zhou's mother tapped the edge of the bowl with her chopsticks in disgust and scolded, "How can you say shit, piss and fart at the dinner table? You really shouldn't teach me that!"
Ruan Xiaotang rolled her eyes in her heart and muttered, "I only said shit, piss and fart, but you said it all. Who of us taught me less?"
Zhou's mother looked sullen and asked, "What are you mumbling over there? Speak louder."
Ruan Xiaotang said loudly and weakly, "Mom, you are right, I will just do as you say."
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