Chapter 231: Spice of Life

But when people know you have money, their attitude becomes questionable.

Seeing that it was getting late, Dai Qing did not go home but went directly to the vegetable market to buy some vegetables for dinner.

As soon as I entered the vegetable market, I saw a man squatting on the side of the road with a bucket in front of him, half filled with fish.

Dai Qing looked at the fishing rod next to him and realized that this was the fish she had caught in the river.

“How much do you sell fish?”

"Three yuan a fish, pick any you like, they're all big fish. I caught them myself, and my family couldn't finish them, so I'm selling them." The fishmonger was wearing a double-breasted jacket and had a kind smile.

"Give me one."

"Okay, I'll pick the biggest one for you." The old man caught a big fish for her, strung it with a straw rope, tied a knot and handed it to Dai Qing.

Just as Dai Qing was taking out her money to pay, a person suddenly came over. As soon as he got closer, Dai Qing couldn't help but frown. He smelled of sweat and it seemed that he hadn't taken a shower in a long time.

"I want to eat fish, come over and buy one quickly." Jiang Cong didn't care about his sloppy appearance. He looked at Liu Min not far away and urged her impatiently.

"What are you dithering for? Come over here and pay."

Then he called to the fishmonger, "Hurry up and catch me a big one."

Liu Min came closer with a straight face and whispered in his ear, "I don't have any money. Can I buy it next time?"

"Stop talking nonsense. I saw my mother-in-law give you ten yuan this morning. Take it out quickly." Jiang Cong snorted, pulled Liu Min's sleeve forward, with a rogue look in his eyes.

Liu Min clutched her shoulder bag tightly in anger and looked at him warily.

"My mother asked me to buy a piece of cloth to make a sweat shirt with that ten dollars."

"Do you want me to take action?"

Jiang Cong ignored her and reached out directly. Liu Min's face flushed. The clothes were thin in the summer, and she was exposed when she was slightly pulled.

Seeing the looks from everyone around her, Liu Min quickly took out the money and handed it to the fishmonger.

The old man looked at her, took the money, gave her one banknote, and gave her the change.

Unfortunately, before Liu Min could reach out her hand, Jiang Cong snatched the fish away, stuffed the money into his own pocket, and threw the fish into Liu Min's hand.

"Take it and go."

Dai Qing looked at the backs of the two people walking away and clicked her tongue. It is said that every evildoer will be punished by his own evildoer, and it is indeed true. Look, how obedient they are!

"Xiaoqing, buy some fish."

As they were talking, Aunt Wang came over with a basket of vegetables on her shoulder. Her eyes lit up when she saw the fish in Dai Qing's hand.

"This fish is quite big. It's best fried into pieces or braised."

Before Dai Qing could even open her mouth, the fishmonger next to her took the lead with a smile on her face.

"What the elder sister said is right. I still have a few here. How about I give you one?"

Aunt Wang glanced at the bucket and hesitated for a moment, "Okay, give me one too, to improve our family's diet today."

Now that she has the fish, Dai Qing no longer has to go to the market. She no longer has to go to work or prepare food. She can just eat the fresh food right away.

Following Aunt Wang back, as soon as I turned the corner, I saw Liu Min and his wife fighting at the corner of the wall.

"Jiang Cong, you shameless man, give me back my money."

"Your money is mine. I still think this little money is not enough. Go back and ask your mother for some more, and we can go out for a good meal together."

Jiang Cong snorted in disdain.

"Your mother's cooking is completely devoid of oil and water. Every day, it's just the same wilted vegetables. I'm almost turning into a rabbit."

"You have the nerve to say that if you go out and find a job, you won't have to go hungry."

Liu Min shook off his hand, her eyes full of complaints.

"Because of you, our family is almost worried to death."

"Bah~, if you think I'm just a freeloader, then come home with me. It's not like we don't have a home, it's you who insists on staying here."

"Give up on this idea. I won't go back with you." When Liu Min heard about going back to her husband's house, her face turned pale.

"Then don't blame me for eating and drinking for free. Go back and ask your mother for fifty yuan. I can use it."

"My mother has no money."

"Then give it to your second brother and his wife. They both have formal jobs and it's only a few dozen dollars. It won't be a problem for them."

"My second brother and his wife are trying to chase me away, and you still want to ask them for money?" Li Min gritted her teeth, her chest heaving with anger.

"Don't think I can't see that you don't want to leave at all."

"Hehe~, you figured it out. I told you I'll be wherever you are. Don't ever think of getting rid of me in this life."

The two fought for a while, and Liu Min was defeated again.

Looking at the two men's backs, Aunt Wang sighed and said, "What a sin! The Liu family has such a ruthless son-in-law. It's really unlucky for them for the rest of their lives."

Dai Qing didn't object to this, but she did joke, "They say fish go with fish and shrimp go with shrimp. She worked hard to get a son-in-law like this."

Aunt Wang was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "It's not a big deal. The Liu family's daughter eloped with a man. Everyone in our community knows about it, and we can't stop it."

He brought this upon himself, and he has disturbed the entire family, so he deserves it.

Dai Qing curled the corners of her lips. Everyone lived in a big community, and watching a play from time to time was a way to spice up life.

Anyway, she never wanted to be a good person in this life. The worse the Liu family's life was, the happier she was to see it.

After dinner, when she had digested the food a little, she would do some boxing in the yard.

After tasting the sweetness, she never slacked off and practiced the boxing techniques every day without missing a day.

At seven o'clock the next day, Dai Qing opened her eyes, washed up, and went out for breakfast.

Fried dough sticks paired with soy milk is her favorite.

Just after I got home, someone came to the door.

Dai Qing was not surprised at all when she saw Director Meng and Taoist Zhenyou appearing before her.

He invited them to sit under the grape trellis and poured them tea.

"What do you two want to see me about?"

There really was a Taoist looking at her with a very kind look in his eyes.

"You are so easy to find, my friend. They say great people hide in the city, and today I have seen it. But your little courtyard is quiet in the midst of noise."

Director Meng beside him also nodded in agreement.

"Since that day, the Folk Culture Museum immediately held an emergency meeting and unanimously agreed that you should join the Folk Culture Museum and become a member of Xuanmen."

"I am here with Taoist Master Zhenyou to invite you today. If you agree, I will immediately process the formalities for you."

Dai Qing expected Director Meng's proposal, but she did not want to join.

"I am a casual person and not used to being constrained. If I become a member of the Folk Culture Museum, I will have to attend meetings all the time. I don't have time, so I won't participate."

Director Meng: “…”

Why is it different from what you expected?

"Becoming a member of the Folk Culture Museum means being recognized. Why don't you join?" Director Meng didn't believe it and asked again to confirm.

"I won't participate. I'm not used to it." Dai Qing looked into his eyes with an indifferent expression.

Director Meng was silent for a moment, his expression tightened, and he looked a little unhappy.