Jiang Xue knew Jiang Lai's personality very well; she was the kind of person who couldn't stand being taken advantage of. If she didn't pay the money in the next couple of days or take care of her, Jiang Lai would definitely come over and make a scene every few days.
Jiang Xue frowned when she saw that Ji Dong's sweet potatoes were burnt black. She thought they would taste bitter. She decided to postpone going to the factory and make some breakfast for the two kids so they wouldn't go hungry.
Jiang Xue casually prepared some noodles. "Ji Dong, don't you have to go to work today?"
Jiang Xue saw that Ji Dong's hands were in his sleeves. Because he had just fought with Xie Xiaotian, he was disheveled and his curly hair looked like a bird's nest.
“No way, what’s the point of going? It’s all so pointless. I don’t even get a penny of my wages, and I get beaten every day. I can’t take this anymore. I want a divorce.” Ji Dong said, tears welling up in his eyes.
Jiang Xue shook her head. She had no choice but to cook a little more noodles. "If you cook too many noodles, go to your brother's construction site after breakfast. Also, your wife is probably too idle. There's no farm work to be done in the fields right now. Instead of letting her stay at home and cause trouble every day, why not take her to the city and have your brother help her find some work?"
Jiang Xue was annoyed by Xie Xiaotian's idleness and constant troublemaking. Also, Xie Chunmei was paralyzed in bed recently, and if she had nothing to do, she would definitely spread rumors about herself everywhere.
Going out and seeing the world not only broadens your horizons but also lets you know how ruthless society can be. If you spend your days idly eating sunflower seeds and gossiping about others, you'll definitely get a lesson for it.
Will my older brother help me find it?
Ji Dong ate noodles with pea shoots, the noodles coated with chili oil, and one bite brought him endless satisfaction.
"If I had a wife who could cook like that, I'd be happy to do anything for her," Ji Dong thought to himself, subtly nodding at Xie Xiaotian.
Jiang Xue shook her head. "Putting aside the nature of my relationship with her, in a marriage, it's not just the woman who has to cook. Sometimes your older brother cooks too. If you're a little better, Xie Xiaotian will definitely be a little better too."
Seeing how magnanimous Jiang Xue was and how genuinely she cared for him, Ji Dong felt a pang of guilt for what he had just said.
"Alright, I won't trouble you any further, sister-in-law. I'll go work at my brother's place after I finish eating, and I'll bring her with me then."
After finishing his noodles, Ji Dong returned to the west room and saw Xie Xiaotian eating rice soaked in hot water by herself.
When Xie Xiaotian saw Ji Dong return after eating his fill, she exclaimed, "Oh my, is even the shit outside tastier than the food at home?"
Ji Dong felt a headache coming on when he heard Xie Xiaotian's brainless words. "If you can't speak properly, then don't speak. Nobody will think you're mute."
Xie Xiaotian glared at Ji Dong fiercely, "You good-for-nothing, you still have the right to talk about me like that."
Ji Dong knew he couldn't win a verbal battle against Xie Xiaotian, so he said, "How about I take you to the city today? I'll ask my older brother to find you a job. It'll be good for you to see the world."
Xie Xiaotian was so surprised that she stood up abruptly and quickly wiped her mouth with her sleeve. "Really? You're really willing to take me to the city?"
Ji Dong glared at Xie Xiaotian with annoyance, "You country bumpkin coming to the city, don't embarrass me. When you find a job, work hard and don't come back to argue with me all the time."
"Tch, the good-for-nothing has finally gotten the hang of things." Xie Xiaotian's face instantly lit up with a smile.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com