The next day.
Wei Xiaotao and her two daughters got up early, had breakfast, and then said goodbye to Tangli.
Kongjia Village is far away, and considering the walking speed of my two daughters, if we leave now, we can get home in the afternoon.
Tang Li packed a whole basket of various foods for Wei Xiaotao to take back.
"Sister-in-law, why are you returning the gift? We don't want it now, and it's not easy for us to take it when we go back." Wei Xiaotao declined.
"Sister, there's a give and take. You came to see us as a token of your appreciation. This is also a small token of your appreciation. It's food for the two children. Take it."
Only then did Wei Xiaotao accept it.
Wei Xiaotao left the Wei family with a basket and her two daughters.
Nian Di and Zhao Di pulled at the corner of Wei Xiaotao's clothes and couldn't help but look back, their hearts full of reluctance.
My uncle’s house is so nice. There are delicious foods, girls can sit at the table to eat, and they can sleep on soft beds. I wish they were my uncle’s daughters.
It took the three of them three full hours to return to Kongjia Village.
Kongjia Village is located in a narrow valley with high mountains on both sides and a river in the middle. The village is built on both sides of the river.
Wei Xiaotao's home is at the entrance of the village, consisting of three dilapidated earthen houses.
At the door of the earthen house, three people were stretching their heads to look outside. They were Wei Xiaotao's husband Kong Shuan, her mother-in-law Yang, and her father-in-law Kong Laohan.
The three people were delighted when they saw Wei Xiaotao.
"Xiaotao is back. If you don't come back, I will ask Shuan'er to pick you up." Yang forced a smile on her harsh face.
Wei Xiaotao was a little flattered.
"Mom, no need, it's just a short distance..."
"Have you seen your brother and sister-in-law? Why did you bring things back?" Yang stared at the basket in Wei Xiaotao's hand and almost snatched it away.
She rummaged through the basket with one hand, and found only some candies and cakes. Her face became more and more ugly.
"Your brother runs such a big shop and lives in such a big house, but he only gave you such worthless things?" Yang threw the basket directly to the ground, and all the candies and cakes inside scattered out.
"Mom, these are all gifts from my younger brother and sister-in-law. Aqing is promising, but these are also Aqing's." Wei Xiaotao said, squatting down to pick up the scattered things.
"What do you mean by yours and his? Aren't you a family? Is it because our family is poor that he looks down on us? Wei Xiaotao, your brother is really an ungrateful person. He doesn't recognize people anymore after he became rich." Yang cursed.
Wei Xiaotao was also angry. "Mom, didn't you say that the Wei family was poor and that you were afraid that he would bring trouble to our family, so you forbade me and Aqing from interacting? We were the first to do it. Even if Aqing ignored me, it was understandable. How can you call him an ungrateful person?"
"You are still arguing with me! Are you from our Kong family or the old Wei family? Why are you speaking for the other family? What sin did our old Kong family commit to marry such a traitorous daughter-in-law? She can't even lay an egg. This old woman really makes me, an old woman, die of anger!" Yang cursed in a crying voice.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing. We're all family." Old Man Kong came out and said, "Xiao Tao, you've worked hard to get back. Take a break first."
Old Man Kong had prestige in this family, so Yang stopped cursing and snatched the basket from Wei Xiaotao's hand.
"Grandma, I want to eat candy." Zhaodi said eagerly.
The candy tasted so good and fragrant, she really wanted to eat it.
"What are you eating?! You only know how to eat! Go eat shit! You're all money-losing bastards!"
Yang cursed and hid the contents of the basket. Although these items were worthless, they had to be left for her beloved grandson to eat.
She said she wanted to rest, but where could Wei Xiaotao rest? Her family was waiting for her to cook dinner.
"Xiao Tao, it's normal for your brother to have such thoughts. It's true that our Kong family did something dishonest. But the root of this matter is that our Kong family is poor and can't help him. Your mother is a straightforward person. She just locked you up without any explanation."
When Old Man Kong said this, Wei Xiaotao felt embarrassed.
"Dad, don't say that. Aqing doesn't blame us."
"Xiao Tao, our Kong family did make mistakes, but you are Wei Qing's sister after all. We are all family, so how can there be any overnight hatred? Now that Wei Qing is doing so well, he should at least help you. Dad has no other intentions, he just wants you and Shuan'er to have a better life. Look how thin these two girls are."
"What does Dad mean?"
"Tell your brother to find a job for Shuan'er in town. When Shuan'er earns some money, he can buy some clothes for you and these two girls."
Wei Xiaotao bit her lip and didn't say anything. When she thought about how the Kong family treated A Qing before, she couldn't open her mouth.
"Xiao Tao, you've been married into our Kong family for ten years now, and you haven't given Shuan'er a child. We've done nothing wrong. If it were any other family, they would have divorced you and remarried. We, the Kong family, have treated you well, but you still side with your natal family and don't consider yourself a member of the Kong family at all. I'm really disappointed. If you don't do this, then I guess our Kong family can't keep you!"
Wei Xiaotao's heart suddenly began to panic.
Her father-in-law wants to divorce her!
A man is a woman's heaven. If she is divorced, what will she do? What will happen to her two daughters?
"Dad, I can tell Aqing about this, but if Aqing doesn't have anyone suitable..."
The old man Kong's bitter face suddenly brightened up: "Xiao Tao, just mention it to your brother. Dad just wants to know whether you are on the side of the Kong family and are on the same page with us."
"Dad, if Aqing agrees, you have to take care of the head of the household and make him work hard and not be lazy."
"Don't worry, Dad will take care of him!" Old Man Kong assured.
Only then did Wei Xiaotao feel relieved.
Early the next morning, Wei Xiaotao went to town again. This time she went alone without her two daughters, so she walked much faster.
Wei Xiaotao first went to the Wei family's house. Knowing that her brother and sister-in-law were not at home, she went to her brother and sister-in-law's shop to look for Tangli.
When Wei Xiaotao arrived at the shop, it was very busy with many customers, and she felt embarrassed to disturb them.
Wei Xiaotao was watching outside, looking at the busy Tangli. Her sister-in-law was beautiful and capable, not like a farm girl. She had a very special temperament. It was a blessing for A Qing to marry such a girl.
Wei Xiaotao walked in only after there were fewer people around.
"Sister-in-law."
Tang Li was a little surprised when he saw Wei Xiaotao: "Sister, you are in town."
Chang Lu was smart. When he heard the word "sister", he immediately brought a chair to Wei Xiaotao.
Wei Xiaotao didn't sit down. She twisted her hands together, looking very hesitant.
"Sister, just tell me what you have to say." Tang Li said.
"Sister-in-law... Zhaodi's father wants to come to town to work. Is your shop still short of people?" Wei Xiaotao said hesitantly.
Tang Li did not answer immediately, but looked at Wei Xiaotao and thought.
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