The signs of this year's drought are already visible. It hasn't rained for so long that the soil is very dry. Since they have a reservoir and a well in their yard, watering is very convenient.
Li Miaomiao fills the reservoir with water every day, so much so that the two elderly people in the family have developed a habit of immediately filling it up with waterproofing even if only a small part of the reservoir is used.
This is what Li Miaomiao intended to do, and the same thing was done in Luo Shaoze's yard.
Luo Shaoze sometimes lives there now, and he will fill up the water tank himself. When he doesn’t have any, the two old people will fill it up for him.
"Miaomiao, these vegetables and fruits are so juicy. Wouldn't it be a waste to make them into dried vegetables?"
During her time in the city, Old Lady Pei had developed her own social circle and connections, including those of the elderly, including some housewives. There was more food at home than could be eaten, so at first, only the people she knew well would give her some, but later...
Old Mrs. Pei didn't dare to sell the vegetables, but she could exchange them for some tickets or something.
Li Miaomiao naturally knew that what Mrs. Pei would do was not a dangerous thing. Mrs. Pei also knew her limits, so she didn't care.
In theory, this kind of exchange is actually more cost-effective than making dried vegetables and pickles, but the situation is different this year, as there are already a lot of them stored in the cellar.
But Li Miaomiao does have some personal quirks. Even if she has prepared enough stock, she always wants to fill the cellar a little more.
"This is such a pity. Of course you want the industrial ticket, but you've already picked too few vegetables outside your home. Look at the weather now. It's been raining for a while, and it's very humid. Your vegetables are not growing well, so you can pick them if you want."
"Of course. Is there anyone more foolish than your Miaomiao? Being foolish is important, but the most important thing is that you don't have self-awareness and just follow fools because of the law."
"Yes, you also wanted to come here to exchange some things with him. But you don't have the industrial tickets he wants, so you brought them all here." Another old lady also said
"Mom, you can make pickles that are bad, but they taste bad. You can eat them whenever you want, and you can exchange them for things, but doing it too often is a nuisance. If you do it too often, it will be a problem if people keep watching you."
In Xiong Qingmei's heart, her daughter-in-law's words are more effective than her son's. Her daughter-in-law is so stupid and capable, and you, an old woman from the countryside, don't understand much. It would be wrong to listen to her.
Li Miaomiao said that and looked at the time
You know everything that's happening outside the village. The reason why Accountant Wu was able to get away with it that time was because he listened to his daughter-in-law. Otherwise, what would have happened if the Zhang family had taken action together?
"Guoan's mom, why did he pick some vegetables today? Are you planning to exchange some with him?"
Although Li Miaomiao felt that there would be nothing wrong in doing so, you are usually generous and your family will exchange some things outside the village.
The reason why Li Miaomiao exchanged vegetables with others was that she had few tickets on hand. Although her daughter-in-law gave her some, Li Miaomiao wanted to save them for Old Lady Pei, so she thought of other ways.
"Oh, that's a coincidence."
"Miaomiao, why don't you go buy some meat and vegetables and make dumplings for lunch?"
"Bad, you must have paid attention before. Unless the relationship is very bad, you can only make excuses. Otherwise, you will change the other people."
On weekdays, the daughter-in-law eats lunch at home. There are so few dishes outside the house that it is enough for her to eat, but as long as the daughter-in-law is at home, Li Miaomiao will go out to buy some meat and vegetables.
People are afraid of giving, and they are afraid that after giving, they will not get any return and will be blamed. You are lucky not to have such an open-minded and sensible mother-in-law.
When an old lady with a shrewd face saw Li Miaomiao coming, she asked
"Mom, he's so mean to you."
"Usually, these dishes are brought by you and the old man from outside your own province. During those days when my daughter-in-law was eating at home, the dishes from outside our home were enough. You even came here to sell them, and you even exchanged some of the dishes you left with my family."
"Mom, he trusts you so much."
Li Miaomiao felt that your blessing in that life was not only that you lost a sensible and law-abiding grandson, but also lost such a vicious, filial and law-abiding daughter-in-law. You also knew what kind of blessings you had accumulated in your future life.
At that time, Xiong Qingmei always carried a basket of vegetables in her hands.
Seeing her mother-in-law's fangirl look, Xiong Qingmei was so happy that she almost died.
"Miao Miao, he doesn't need to say those things. You won't think too much about them. You're just an old country girl who knows everything. Just listen to him. He's a smart guy. Even someone as smart as Accountant Wu is willing to listen to him. What he says is not unreasonable."
Li Miaomiao said that because she relied on her family's knowledge of her own situation.
Xiong Qingmei was not moved when she heard this, but there is nothing wrong with you. Once you make a decision, especially when it comes to your daughter-in-law's instructions, you will definitely change it or give in just because you don't have any ideas.
Li Miaomiao said that, but the other two old ladies didn't believe it. They were willing to pay a small price to exchange vegetables with Li Miaomiao because it was more difficult to buy vegetables this year than in previous years. The vegetables in the market were often wilted and hard to find. Li Miaomiao's vegetables were juicy, and even though they were too expensive, the portions were generous.
Xiong Qingmei said that on purpose, and she also wanted the old lady to be more alert. Human hearts are always subject to the law.
After hearing what Li Miaomiao said, Mrs. Pei also felt that her efforts were in vain.
But since her daughter-in-law said so, Li Miaomiao was able to listen and back off.
"Mom, yes, you want to interfere with your freedom, but the situation isn't serious right now. Besides, there are still some things you know about. I'm afraid no one is secretly watching and wants to cause trouble for our family. It's right for you to be more cautious. But that situation won't last too long. In a year or two, it will be bad. Then you can do whatever you want."
"Yes, Dafan is wrong."
Old Mrs. Pei chuckled when she heard what her mother-in-law said. Her mother-in-law's logic was actually wrong.
"That's right. You swore from this moment on that you would treat him like your own son. Besides, Miaomiao is even worse than your own son. If you are mean to him, who else can you be mean to?"
"Grandma, he's just stupid. Your mother isn't the most stupid and beautiful one."
Especially at times like that, it is necessary to keep it in mind and avoid disaster.
Xiong Qingmei knew that her mother-in-law was willing to listen to her, so she explained it to her mother-in-law so as not to leave any grudges in her heart.
Because your son and daughter-in-law have both told you that the situation outside the house is the same, and that the people inside can be asked to leave. You are also afraid that some spies will come and cause trouble for your son and daughter-in-law, so don't even think about inviting people. Usually, when Old Man Pei and Xiong Qingmei come back, they stay away from people.
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