Aunt Wang didn't think that Zhong Wanwan was subsidizing her family; she just felt that if Master Zhong needed Wang Erlaizi's help, there was nothing to say.
That brat's life was saved by others; it's only right that he stay and protect you for a couple of days. So, without stammering, Aunt Wang immediately said:
"Alright, it seems Erlaizi is lazy at home and doesn't do anything. Going with you guys will be a good way to loosen his muscles and prevent him from atrophying from sitting around at home all day!"
Wang Erlaizi looked at Wang Danian with a deep gaze and said:
"Mom, you agreed, but there's no need to be so sarcastic. Who's been lazy at home? I chopped all those wooden planks in our house, didn't I?"
Aunt Wang said with great disdain:
"If you can't even chop a piece of wood, then I'll chop you up and burn you as a piece of wood!"
"Alright, alright, you're notorious for being lazy for miles around, so stop trying to argue!"
Zhong Wanwan watched as Aunt Wang disciplined her son and made an agreement with Wang Erlaizi:
"Alright, let's all meet at the tractor yard at 7 a.m. tomorrow. Brother Wei will drive us there on the first day, so we can leave a little later. But starting the day after tomorrow, we'll have to leave at 6 a.m.!"
After speaking with Wang Erlaizi, Zhong Wanwan didn't linger. It was getting late, and she had to get up early to leave the next day.
Aunt Zhang was sewing shoe soles at home when she heard Zhong Wanwan come in from outside.
Like Aunt Wang, Aunt Zhang is a grateful person. Although Aunt Zhang has many sons, her youngest son, Zhang Liuzhi, is the youngest and has a slight disability, so he is Aunt Zhang's most beloved child.
Zhong Wanwan saved Zhang Liuzhi's life, and Aunt Zhang wanted to express her gratitude with something.
However, the Zhang family did not split up. Zhang Liuzhi's four older brothers were fine, but his sister-in-law was unwilling to contribute to this matter.
Aunt Zhang just had a big fight with her four daughters-in-law at home over giving Zhong Wanwan a thank-you gift.
Of course, with Aunt Zhang's fighting prowess, it was a complete victory; she scolded all four of her daughters-in-law.
Aunt Zhang's family couldn't compare to Aunt Wang's; they had a large family and no place to grow chives.
However, Aunt Zhang is quite skillful, especially in making shoes; she makes them better than anyone else.
So Aunt Zhang had already made plans, as she still had several thick pieces of black twill fabric at home.
That was a piece of defective cloth that Aunt Zhang had managed to snatch up from the supply and marketing cooperative two years ago without needing a ration coupon, and she had never been willing to use it.
I'll make two pairs of shoes for Master Zhong, and she can embroider some subtle patterns on them. They'll be both beautiful and comfortable to wear.
Hearing Zhong Wanwan's voice, Aunt Zhang put down her work and came out to greet her. She then heard the third son's wife leaning against the door talking to Master Zhong:
"Master Zhong, your family must have received a lot of meat this time, could you lend your wife ten or eight pounds?"
"My sister-in-law's family sent word a while ago that I should bring one back. I really can't make that decision at home. Can you help my sister-in-law?"
“Master Zhong, you’re such a kind person, and we’re all from the same farm. You can’t refuse your wife’s request, can you? That would be too heartless…”
Zhang San's wife looked at Zhong Wanwan with a greedy expression. Why should this brat get so much meat? Why should she eat so well?
She should be given ten or eight pounds, but she'll ask for less. If she knows what's good for her, give her a roe deer and a few wild rabbits.
They can't possibly eat all that food, so what's wrong with helping her family? Her family is so poor, they should be helped.
She said she borrowed the meat, but she had no intention of returning it. She borrowed it through her own abilities, so why should she return it?
If Master Zhong asks her to pay back, she'll throw a tantrum and threaten suicide; she might even be able to extort some money from him!
Zhong Wanwan was speechless. How could Aunt Zhang and Zhang Liuzhi, such good people, have such family members?
If it weren't for Aunt Zhang protecting Zhong Wanwan today, and Zhang Liuzhi standing by Zhong Wanwan's side these past few days, Zhong Wanwan would have turned around and left!
However, although Zhong Wanwan was grateful to Aunt Zhang and Zhang Liuzhi, she didn't consider family matters and was still quite rude to Zhang San's wife. Zhong Wanwan sneered:
"Sister-in-law, do you even know who you are? You're so greedy! If you didn't know better, you wouldn't know the cost of living. If you didn't know better, you'd think you were the daughter of some rich man!"
Zhang San's wife was furious when Zhong Wanwan refused to agree and even claimed she was the rich man's daughter. Her face contorted with rage, and she was about to unleash a torrent of abuse on Zhong Wanwan when she finally opened her mouth to say something...
"You little slut, who are you calling shameless? You're asking for it..."
Aunt Zhang, who was listening inside, was so angry she felt like her lungs were about to explode. She stormed out and yelled:
"Who are you calling shameless? You have the nerve to ask Master Zhong for meat? Who do you think you are to ask Master Zhong for meat?"
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