Chapter 46 Zhou Lihua was embarrassed and asked someone to make lunch
Chen Xingyun was also very angry. It was her Third Aunt, and she was so vicious. She didn't believe that she didn't know the consequences of saying that.
"How could we, as her children, not know if my mother is possessed by a demon? Third Aunt, I call you Third Aunt out of respect. I only knew you were lazy, greedy, and looked down on others, but I never thought you could be so vicious!"
"How did my mother offend you that you would frame her like this? Are you jealous that my mother is more capable than you?"
Seeing the two sisters arguing, the villagers hesitated again.
Yes, whether Madam Xiao is possessed by a demon or not is best known to her children.
Since the children didn't say anything, what qualifications do outsiders have to judge?
Thinking of this, the look he gave Zhou Lihua became strange.
She and Xiao Ying were sisters-in-law, so how could she say that about her own family? She probably was just jealous that Xiao Ying was better than her.
"I think some people have such dark hearts. Madam Xiao is such a good person, leading the whole village to make money. How could anyone still falsely accuse her of being a monster?"
Just then, an angry voice was heard. It was from an old woman who was blind in one eye.
Xiao Ying looked over in surprise and recognized that it was Granny Chen from the village, who was also the mother-in-law of Widow Qin.
Because he was blind in one eye and was old and in poor health, he did not go into the mountains to pick peppers.
"Isn't it? Some people just love to gossip and even frame their own sister-in-law. They are really not good people."
Another person started to scold. It was Fang Tieshan, whose family was as poor as Granny Chen's.
Fang Tieshan's family originally did not have such a difficult life. He was a famous old hunter in the village. When he was young, he often hunted game. At that time, he was envied by many people.
As a result, he encountered a big beast one day and broke his arm. He could no longer hunt after that.
Three years ago, because of the invasion of Jing State in the north, Fang Tieshan's only son was conscripted into the army. Not long after, news came back that he had died in the battle. This caused Fang Tieshan's wife to fall ill and she passed away soon after.
After that, the burden of life fell on the only daughter-in-law, and life naturally became worse and worse.
Because Xiao Ying had been harvesting a lot of peppers these past two days, his family earned more than a hundred coins yesterday. The whole family was so happy that they didn't fall asleep for a long time last night.
Because he was too tired from going into the mountains yesterday, his daughter-in-law ordered him to rest at home today, so he saw this scene.
To him, Madam Xiao was a benefactor who came to his aid in times of need, and he would never allow anyone to slander his benefactor like this.
"Who are you two old guys scolding?"
When had anyone else said that to Zhou Lihua? She was furious, her hands on her hips, and she cursed back.
The villagers lost all favor towards her when they saw her attitude, and regarded her words just now as jealousy and discord.
"Mrs. Chen Tong, watch your words!"
Another person spoke, his tone was old but full of authority.
Everyone was slightly stunned. Why did Mr. Chen come here?
The person who spoke was the village elder Chen Qingfu. Chen Qingfu was leaning on a crutch and glaring at Zhou Lihua with a bad look on his face.
The word "old thing" sounds so harsh and uncultured.
"Grandpa Chen, that's not what I meant..."
Zhou Lihua's face changed and she felt very annoyed. Why did this old guy come here?
Chen Qingfu sneered, "Alright, I heard everything you said. Madam Xiao is a good person, but you've slandered her as a monster. What are your intentions?"
He had doubts about Xiao Ying's huge changes, but what he did did not hurt anyone and allowed the whole village to make money together.
Even if such a person is really a monster, he is a monster that works for the good of the people, which is much better than his previous behavior.
Besides, the children are all living a good life now and love Xiao Ying very much. Why should outsiders say anything more?
Zhou Lihua's face became even uglier. She clenched her fist and glared at Xiao Ying hatefully.
Why are all these people speaking up for her? Have they forgotten what Xiao Ying was like before?
"snort!"
She was so angry that she stamped her feet and ran away quickly into the crowd.
The three children around him quickly followed, each with a different expression.
"Madam Xiao, you don't have to take her words to heart. We all know that you have reformed and want to live a good life."
Only then did Chen Qingfu look at Xiao Ying, his expression and tone becoming much gentler.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen, for speaking out."
Xiao Ying raised the corner of her lips and remembered Zhou Lihua in her heart. She didn't expect that so many people would speak up for her.
Chen Qingfu smiled and said, "I'm just telling the truth. Today is the day you break ground on your new house, so don't let anyone spoil your mood."
Xiao Ying also smiled and said, "On the day of the beam raising, I will definitely hold a banquet to entertain the whole village."
"Hahahaha...then we'll just have to wait."
Chen Qingfu laughed heartily, and the others also looked expectant.
Chen Zhong and his group also secretly breathed a sigh of relief, cursing Zhou Lihua over and over again in their hearts.
It's someone else's happy day, but you have to come and mess up. How annoying!
After watching the excitement, the villagers gradually dispersed, and Xiao Ying took the opportunity to stop two people.
"Aunt Chen, Uncle Fang, please stay."
"Madam Xiao, what's the matter?"
Fang Tieshan looked a little doubtful, but her attitude was very gentle. Granny Chen also looked at her curiously.
Xiao Ying said, "I started construction on my new house today, and I couldn't find anyone to help make lunch, so I'd like to ask you two for a favor."
"Don't worry, I won't let you help me for nothing. I'll pay you 30 coins per person per day, and I'll only cook lunch. What do you think?"
The main reason was that everyone who could go into the mountains had gone to pick peppers in the past two days, so she couldn't hire anyone to cook.
She was busy drying the peppers and couldn't let Chen Xingyun and Chen Xingyue do it.
These two people just spoke up for her, and no matter what the reason was, she felt good about them.
Although the two of them couldn't go into the mountains, they should have no problem making lunch. After all, they also had to help cook for their family at home.
"This... I'm afraid that after I finish making lunch for you, I won't have time to make it for my family."
Fang Tieshan and Granny Chen looked at each other, obviously tempted. They didn't expect that someone would invite them, two old bones.
"That's okay. Just make more and let them have a meal."
Xiao Ying waved his hand. Both families only had a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. How much could they eat?
"How can this be so embarrassing? No, no, absolutely not."
I didn't expect the two of them to refuse without even thinking. How could they have the nerve to take advantage of others like this?
Xiao Ying felt helpless, and after thinking for a while, he said, "How about they each pay two cents?"
The two looked at each other again and thought that this was a good idea. Although it cost money, it saved food for the family.
"Okay, but isn't thirty cents a day a bit too much? We're just making lunch." Fang Tieshan said again.
"Not many. There are more than a dozen craftsmen working on it. Together with our family and yours, there are 20 to 30 people. It's not easy to do."
Xiao Ying was still wondering if the amount was too little or if he had taken advantage of someone else.
Fortunately, I bought two big pots a few days ago, otherwise I really wouldn’t be able to cook for so many people.
Granny Chen smiled and said, "Then we'll shamelessly agree. I hope you don't find it unpalatable."
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