A moment later, she abruptly stopped, then with a burst of speed, she dashed out the door like a whirlwind.
The chickens outside were so frightened that they flapped their wings and flew away, and the dogs also tucked their tails between their legs and kept their distance.
Then her shrill voice rang out again.
"You spendthrift woman, are you really willing to spend money like that? So you actually bought this dress without even asking a question before handing over the money?"
Her voice echoed back and forth in the courtyard.
"You managed to buy two pieces for just twenty yuan? What farmer could afford new clothes like that? This is just asking for trouble! Tell me, where did you get the nerve to squander the family's meager savings?"
The crisp sound of a spatula stirring vegetables could be heard from inside the house.
As the aroma of food wafted out, Su Qingzhi was squatting in front of the stove, busy preparing dinner. She was examining the dishes in the pot and didn't bother to look up and respond to what was happening outside.
Zhu Xiuqin walked around the clothes drying in the center of the yard.
His brows slowly relaxed, a hint of suspicion appearing in his eyes. He muttered to himself, "Hmph, this outfit must have been specially prepared for Zhiyu. Hmm... at least it still has some semblance of what an elder brother and sister-in-law should look like. I can't find any major faults."
When she mentioned the other outfit, she stood still and stared at it for a while, her tone becoming somewhat tentative.
"As for this one... it's most likely bought for me."
"Although it's a bit pricey, the texture feels really good. It should be quite comfortable to wear."
Then, she muttered to herself, her smile growing even deeper.
"I'll put them away once they're completely dry. I'll have Zhiyu change into them tonight while it's still dark."
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