School was about to start, and as the principal, Jiang Sui didn't have much free time, so he could only ask Bai Wei to do it herself.
For this reason, Jiang Sui showed his sincerity to Hao Wenbin, hoping that Hao Wenbin would be there to help Bai Wei when he came to the provincial capital to discuss cooperation.
Xiang Baiwei, who had experience in her lifetime, wanted to emphasize that she could handle it, but Jiang Sui's kindness made it difficult for her to refuse outright, so she could only accept it with a grateful heart.
This time, the couple returned from the provincial capital with a full load.
As the saying goes, one is in high spirits when good things happen. While Xiang Baiwei herself was doing well, she was also thinking about her relatives and friends at home. She not only bought new clothes for her family, but also bought her good friend Chi Kunli a lot of various accessories and clothes that were popular in the provincial capital but not yet popular in the county town and small towns.
The two men got off the bus in the county town carrying large and small bags of things, then stopped a mule cart that happened to pass by and went home happily.
Jiang Sui sat at the front of the car and took out a cigarette to share with the big brother who was driving the car. The big brother smoked happily and talked all the way, pointing out the country's affairs and bragging a lot. Jiang Sui accompanied him with a smile and looked at Bai Wei from behind and smacked his lips.
The longer time passed, the more Xiang Baiwei realized that Jiang Sui seemed very different from the person she knew in her previous life.
Before, Xiang Baiwei had always attributed all this to the lack of fate between the couple and insufficient understanding of each other.
This time is no exception.
While the driver was happily smoking, he asked where Xiang Baiwei's parents' home was, and enthusiastically drove the car there first, so that it would be convenient for Xiang Baiwei to give the things she bought to her parents' family.
But when Xiang Baiwei happily pushed open the door of her mother's house carrying her things, she immediately realized something was wrong before she even opened her mouth.
In the yard, the old couple Xiang Laogen were sitting facing north and south. One of them was smoking a pipe, while the other was sewing insoles with a big needle in his hand.
The two elder brothers and one younger brother were standing in different places in the yard, all in a daze.
It was obvious from the atmosphere that something was wrong.
Xiang Baiwei slowed down her pace and tentatively called out to a group of people. Wang Chunhua put down what she was holding and forced a smile to greet Jiang Sui: "Xiao Jiang is here. Didn't you say you would be back in a few days?"
"We finished our work ahead of schedule, so we came back." Xiang Baiwei put the things she bought for them in the middle of the yard. "These are the clothes we bought for you in the provincial capital, and two bottles of good wine. Big brother, these are the shoes I bought especially for you. With the new clothes, you will look more energetic when you see your sister-in-law later."
The eldest brother grinned at Weiguo and said, "Third sister is thoughtful."
But that smile was uglier than crying.
Jiang Sui felt that something must have happened, but he was, after all, a son-in-law who had been married for only a few years, so it was not easy for him to bring up some things first.
But fortunately Xiang Baiwei didn't want to hold back: "What happened to you? I found out as soon as I came in just now. You must have something wrong. Tell me, what happened?"
"Do you think I'm a fool? Brother, if you have something to say, just say it quickly. Look at that smile you just now, it's uglier than crying." Xiang Baiwei looked at him impatiently.
Xiang Weiguo turned his face away, still trying hard: "It's really nothing. If there is something, can I not tell you?"
Jiang Sui, who was standing behind him, touched his nose awkwardly. He thought that it might be because he was here that they were not comfortable talking, so he took the initiative to speak: "I haven't been home for a few days, and the house may be covered with dust. There are still so many things here. Weiwei, you stay with your parents and brothers and talk. I'll take the rest of the luggage home and come back to pick you up later."
Xiang Baiwei was just looking for an excuse to get him out, and when she heard this, she nodded quickly: "Okay, you go back first, I'll come back later."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xiang Weiguo also spoke up, trying to chase Bai Wei away: "There are so many things, it's hard for him to handle them by himself, you go back with him, there will really be nothing wrong at home."
How could Xiang Baiwei believe what he said? She walked to the side, pulled over a stool and sat down: "Tell me, what happened? If you don't tell me, I won't leave."
Wang Chunhua looked at her son and then at her daughter in embarrassment: "You and Xiao Jiang just came back from the provincial capital. You must be exhausted. Go home and rest quickly. There's really nothing to worry about."
Jiang Sui was afraid that they would feel embarrassed, so he picked up his things, said something, and turned around to walk out.
Xiang Baiwei looked at his back and sat back in front of Wang Chunhua again: "Mom, tell me what's going on. Did you feel embarrassed to tell me because Jiang Sui was here? He's gone now. Tell me what I can do to help you."
"Nothing," Xiang Weiguo walked over, "It's just that my...your future sister-in-law has some problems at home, and we are discussing what to do."
"It's about your future sister-in-law? Then I should be in charge," Xiang Baiwei looked at him with dissatisfaction, "You know, I have always supported you in marrying this sister-in-law. I earn money, and I have prepared money for you to get married, right? Then why didn't you tell me?"
"Sister, please stop making trouble. I can earn the money for the wedding myself. You can keep the money you earn for your living. You don't have to spend it on me."
Xiang Weiguo said this more than once.
He has hands and feet, but he feels embarrassed to spend his sister's money.
"Oh, this is not important. If you feel burdened, you can pay me back slowly when you have money. But now, let's talk about what happened." Xiang Baiwei questioned Xiang Weiguo with her remaining patience. "I'm exhausted. Can't you just tell me?"
Xiang Weiguo scratched his head: "It's about Guifen. His brother had a conflict with someone when he was watching a movie in another village. It is said that he injured someone. The other party wants to sue him, but he is the only labor force in his family. If he is sent to the police station, what will his parents do!"
"Injured someone? Are you sure he was the one who did it?" Xiang Baiwei frowned, as she heard that this matter was indeed difficult to handle.
"It's not him," Xiang Weiguo sighed, "but a group of people insisted that it was his brother. His brother was stubborn and refused to admit it or pay compensation. Now that they are making a fuss, the other party doesn't want money anymore and they insist on locking him up."
Xiang Baiwei rubbed her fingers together. "If her brother really didn't do it, then why not just call the police and let them investigate? If you are innocent, you have nothing to fear. If you really didn't do it, then you don't have to worry about a lawsuit. So, did their family call the police?"