Ye Xiaoxiao dealt with Sun Xiuju, and the reward was coming soon.
However, this time they only gave us 100 notebooks and 100 pencils.
Although it wasn't something Ye Xiaoxiao liked, it was still useful.
The next morning, Lin Ping arrived with his tools. He looked at the wall, considering where to start.
"Yangzi, move all the furniture over here so we can get started," Lin Ping said to Li Chenyang.
Li Chenyang moved the furniture slowly and reluctantly, his face full of unwillingness.
Ye Xiaoxiao watched from the side, holding her child, shaking her head inwardly. This man, doing even a little work is like taking his life.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!" Lin Ping and Li Chenyang began moving the timber...
"Yangzi, come help me hold this brick," Lin Ping called out.
Li Chenyang stood there motionless, muttering, "Why don't we take a break? We've been working for quite a while now."
Ye Xiaoxiao heard this, came out, and glared at him: "If you don't want to do it, I'll do it!"
Upon hearing this, Li Chenyang immediately ran over to help. He didn't want to be disciplined by his wife again, and he couldn't bear to be disciplined in front of his old classmate—it would be too embarrassing.
As I was working, I heard voices outside: "Hey, what's Old Master Li up to?"
"I heard they're making furniture."
"The eldest child's family is living a really good life."
The village's elderly women had all gathered outside to watch the spectacle. Hearing this, Li Chenyang became even more uncomfortable. Taking advantage of Lin Ping's inattention, he secretly slipped out.
Ye Xiaoxiao was changing her baby's diaper when she suddenly heard Lin Ping calling for someone outside. When she went out, she found Li Chenyang had run away.
"That bastard!" Ye Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth in anger.
She handed the child to the fifth son and strode out.
I inquired about where Li Chenyang had gone. I heard he went to the west side of the village to watch the old men play chess.
Seeing her like this, the villagers knew that something good was about to happen.
"Li Chenyang!" Ye Xiaoxiao's voice was as cold as ice shards.
Li Chenyang, who was watching the old man play chess, shuddered. He pretended not to hear and continued shouting "Checkmate!" to the other person.
Without a word, Ye Xiaoxiao stepped forward and grabbed his ear: "Let's go home!"
"Ouch, it hurts, it hurts..." Li Chenyang cried out as he was being pulled.
Those around couldn't help but laugh: "Li Chenyang, you're a grown man, and you're afraid of your wife?"
"Being afraid of your wife is good; at least there's someone keeping an eye on you at home."
Amidst the clamor of voices, Ye Xiaoxiao dragged Li Chenyang back home, took him directly into the house, and closed the door.
"Look at you, you can't even do this little job well, all you do is slack off!" Ye Xiaoxiao pressed him down onto the stool.
Li Chenyang said, feeling wronged, "But Lin Ping is here, we don't need me..."
"I don't need you?" Ye Xiaoxiao tightened her grip even more.
Do you think our family is just messing around by opening a small shop?
Do you know what time it is now? It's the time of reform and opening up; whoever acts first makes money!
Li Chenyang was rendered speechless. Ye Xiaoxiao continued:
"Look around the town, it's not just the supply and marketing cooperative selling things anymore; people are starting to do business now."
If we don't get this storefront ready soon, and someone else gets there first, how will we continue operating?
If you dare to slack off again, I'm telling you, I'll deal with you right outside. Don't blame me for not giving you any face.
These words stirred something in Li Chenyang's heart. Yes, this year is indeed different. Everyone in the village says that city people are making a lot of money. If he could open a small shop, he might really become rich.
"Then...then I'll go help." Li Chenyang stood up reluctantly.
Seeing his expression, Ye Xiaoxiao added, "If I catch you slacking off again, you'll be in big trouble!"
Li Chenyang dared not slack off now and quickly ran to help Lin Ping with his work.
Watching this scene, Lin Ping secretly admired her: This sister-in-law really has a way with Li Chenyang, keeping him completely under her thumb.
By the afternoon, the cabinets were almost fully assembled.
Ye Xiaoxiao looked at the brand-new shipping container and was overjoyed.
Once the shelves are finished and the doors are installed, the convenience store can open for business.
"Lin Ping, this shelf is well made," Ye Xiaoxiao praised.
Lin Ping smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I guarantee it will be sturdy and look good."
"Give it your all, I'll cook you some dishes, and there's some wine at home, so eat and drink well later."
Upon hearing that there was wine to drink, Li Chenyang immediately perked up.
Lin Ping declined, saying, "Why drink?... Sister-in-law, you're too kind."
"It's nothing, you've helped us so much," Ye Xiaoxiao insisted.
Just then, Sun Xiuju passed by and, seeing the commotion in front of the Li family's house, said sourly:
"It's only been a short time since we separated, and they're already causing trouble again." Sun Xiuju was furious; she wanted to separate from the family as well.
Ye Xiaoxiao didn't see her; if she had, she'd probably be laughing her head off. She turned and went to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
During the meal, Lin Ping looked at the table full of dishes and said sincerely, "Sister-in-law's cooking is truly excellent."
Li Chenyang chimed in, "That's right, my wife's cooking is amazing."
Ye Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes at him: "Now you know how to praise me? Why weren't you this enthusiastic when we were working earlier?"
Li Chenyang lowered his head sheepishly and stuffed a piece of meat into his mouth.
Lin Ping watched this scene, smiling without saying a word. He thought to himself:
Li Chenyang is truly blessed to have married such a capable wife.
Not only does she manage her household impeccably, but she also has the inclination to run a business. These days, there aren't many people who have such a mindset.
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