It's not easy.

Since returning to the island, Sister Liu's voice in the family has become weaker and weaker, and finally she is being told what to do by her daughter-in-law, who is also weird in private.

But, the path is chosen by oneself.

As comfortable as Sister Liu's life was with her concubine Yan Zi, her life became even more unhappy after she returned to the island.

Isn't there a contrast when comparing the two? Sister Liu regretted it and wanted to go back to continue serving her daughter-in-law and granddaughter-in-law.

Serve?

The use of this word, doesn't it blow up the swallow on the spot?

Did she not give money or did she not respect her mother? Why would she use the word "serve"?

Doesn’t Sister Liu’s words hit her right in the heart?

Yan Zi immediately replied in a gloomy tone, "Don't bother me to come all the way here to serve us. You should stay home and serve your own sons and grandsons. Compared with my brothers and nephews, what am I? I don't want to let you down."

This blocked Sister Liu's way.

Zhang Cuihua complained to Qiao Yu: "You are talking about this. She was fine, she went to the lady's house to take care of the children, she had good food and accommodation, and she was paid. Why did she think too much and wanted to manage the lady's family? What are the consequences of this path she is taking now? Isn't this what she deserves?"

Qiao Yu nodded, "Indeed."

"Didn't Yan Zi tell you about this?"

"You know I only come home after three years of missions, so why would I care about their family affairs? Our family's rules are that marriage = separation, so who would interfere in these matters? You're just asking for trouble."

"That's true."

After chatting for a few more sentences, Zhang Cuihua left.

Not long after, Zhou Wu came back shirtless.

The smiling face, dark skin and white teeth are particularly eye-catching.

Qiao Yu couldn't bear to look at him and turned his gaze away, complaining to Shu Hui: "How can you stand him?"

Shuhui looked at Qiao Yu without saying a word.

All right.

Her husband, Mr. Zhou, is not normal either. He can actually tolerate her.

There are not many normal people in their Zhou family.

Zhou Wu walked into the kitchen, took out a few live fish from his shorts, and said to Shuhui, "Wife, Mom! Do you like braised fish or stewed fish for lunch?"

Shuhui didn't say anything, Qiao Yu shouted at Zhou Wu: "Only children make choices! I want them all!"

Shuhui: Look, there’s a mouthpiece.

Zhou Wu: "Okay! I'll trade the soybeans for some tofu. Fish stew tastes better with tofu!"

Zhou Wu scooped a bowl of soybeans and walked next door.

Qiao Yu looked at the figure and asked, "Is he still like this after marriage?"

Shuhui: "Mom, we got married and you still lived with us."

"Look at my memory." Qiao Yu slapped his head and said in a gloomy voice, "Other people's children grow up after getting married, but look at him, he still has the bad habits from his childhood.

When fishing in the sea, you can put the fish in your trouser pockets and not be afraid of being bitten by the fish."

Where to bite? It depends on your ability.

Shuhui thought for a moment and said, "It doesn't matter. We already have a child, and I'm willing to stay with him for the rest of his life."

Qiao Yu slapped his thigh and said, "That boy is so lucky to have a wife like you. But Shuhui, I'm an experienced person, and I advise you to think carefully. Living a life of widowhood is not something that ordinary people can endure.

When that time comes, you two can just get divorced, each with a child."

Shuhui: ...Mother-in-law, do you still remember who your biological mother is?

Zhou Wu got the tofu back and started cooking it in the kitchen.

He is not a good cook, but after being taught by Shuhui, he has learned to do odd jobs.

For example, now when Shuhui wants to cook, he will kill the fish, slice it, dice it, and coat it with batter...

According to his idea, his wife was fragrant and soft, and the only aroma she had was the smell of garlic and fried pork.

I still try to get my meals in the canteen. If there is a good meal, he will do the cooking and my wife will do the finishing touches.

This really made Qiao Yu look at him with new eyes.

"Your knife skills are pretty good now. I'm sure your big brother will praise you when he sees you."

Zhou Wu: "I dare not show off my skills in front of my elder brother."

Qiao Yu and Shuhui smiled at each other.

Qiao Yu came here specifically to see Zhou Wu.

Seeing the couple living a good life makes me happier than anything else.

After waiting for Shuhui to arrive, she made a cheongsam for her. After she tried it on, she set out on her journey home.

The cheongsam is black with slits and embroidered with gold threads. With Qiao Yu's beautiful figure, she is a beautiful sight whenever she walks out.

In the early 1980s, cheongsam was common in major cities and was showing signs of becoming a fashion trend.

This was tailored by Shuhui according to Qiao Yu's figure, and the gold embroidery on it was sewn stitch by stitch as a thank-you gift to Qiao Yu.

What's the thank you gift?

Of course, it’s Qiao Yu’s skin care products and oral medications.

All women in the Zhou family have one, and each time they prepare a year's supply.

On the island, Qiao Yu also sells it, but other people only buy it after they have saved enough money every few months, but Shuhui never does it all the time.

Qiao Yu held Shuhui's hand and sighed, "Fortunately, I married you, Shuhui! Otherwise, what would I have worn before? I said at the time that Zhou Wu, this brat, didn't know himself, so I told you about other children and made sure you became Xiao Jinyu's sister-in-law!"

Zhou Wu pulled Shuhui behind him and said, "Mom! Just give up on this thought! Shuhui is mine!"

Qiao Yu rolled his eyes, "It's yours, no one is competing with you for it, that's all."

Shuhui looked away from Zhou Wu, "Mom is joking with you, can't you hear it?"

Zhou Wu: "No! Shuhui, don't be fooled by my mother. Her words are half true and half false..."

Qiao Yu raised his eyebrows: "Hey, Zhou Chouwu, you know me quite well."

"I sleep with my wife now, and I smell good every day, so how can I smell bad?"

Qiao Yu shrugged, "Who knows?"

"Okay, Mom, the boat is leaving soon."

Only then did Qiao Yu get on the boat and waved to the family of four.

When the dragon-phoenix fetus saw the ship leave and its milk gone, it burst into tears.

Qiao Yu picked up Yadan and a few others and returned to Beijing.

She had bought the house that Yaozu's family had sold before and rented it out, but she left it idle before she left three years ago.

It’s just right to make some arrangements for the mother and her ducklings first.

Of course, rent will still be collected, but it’s just a symbolic amount for the sake of the director of the Women’s Federation.

"It's a quiet place here. If you run into any trouble, you can go find Yan Zi and the others, who live in the same compound as you. You can concentrate on studying for the exam, but I'll only give you two years. If you still can't pass it in two years, don't blame me for being annoying."

Duck Egg patted the children's heads and nodded carefully to Qiao Yu, "Okay. Thank you, Aunt Qiao."

Qiao Yu waved his hands and said, "I'm doing this for the director's sake."

Yadan wanted to pull the children to kneel down, but was sternly stopped by Qiao Yu.

"You are a scholar, don't you know that girls also have gold under their knees?"

Duck Egg: "...Auntie Qiao."

Seeing that she was still timid after getting married, Qiao Yu sighed and said, "You don't have to thank me. I won't care about you. Everything depends on your own luck."