Chapter 216: Is This My Real Father?
In Qian Yuemei's room.
"Second cousin, this is the handkerchief I embroidered. Do you like it?"
Chunya said this and took out two handkerchiefs.
One is pink with embroidered forsythia, and the other is white with embroidered peonies.
Qian Yuemei's eyes lit up.
"Oh! My cousin's craftsmanship is really good." Qian Yuemei took the handkerchief and praised: "At first glance, this flower looks like a real one!"
Chunya was very proud after hearing what Qian Yuemei said.
The handkerchiefs she embroidered could be sold for a lot of money in the shops in town.
Qian Yuemei held two handkerchiefs, looking at one and then the other, without putting either one down.
"Thank you so much, cousin. My sister-in-law really loves these two handkerchiefs." Qian Yuemei's face was full of smiles.
She is a fool if she doesn't want to get something for free.
Since her cousin took out two, she would consider these two as gifts for her.
The smug expression on Chunya's face froze.
She originally wanted Qian Yuemei to choose one.
"As long as my cousin's wife likes it." Chunya said reluctantly.
"I like it! Of course I like it!" Qian Yuemei's face was full of joy.
How can you not like something that’s free?
Moreover, this cousin must have something to ask for since she is trying to curry favor with me.
She's not stupid, how could she not see this?
I am now the wife of an official, and I am afraid that there will be many people asking me to do things for them in the future.
The more Qian Yuemei thought about it, the happier she became.
"Second cousin, why do I feel like... the other cousins are bullying Second cousin?" Chunya asked tentatively, "Second cousin is obviously pregnant, but it seems like the eldest cousin's health is more important."
After hearing Chunya's words, the smile on Qian Yuemei's face turned into anger.
Of course she could tell that the third and fourth families didn't like her.
However, she couldn't admit that she was unpopular.
Of course, she couldn't admit that she had done something wrong, so her whole family ostracized her.
After all, I don’t know this cousin very well.
If she said something bad about her sisters-in-law, her cousin would turn around and tell her mother-in-law.
Wouldn't she be labeled as a troublemaker again?
My mother-in-law is the most annoying thing. She tells other people what’s going on at home.
Although she usually likes to talk about this and that, when it comes to many family matters, she just runs back to her mother's house and complains to her mother.
Anyway, no matter what she says, her mother won't spread it.
It’s true that Qian Yuemei does have some sonly thoughts.
"Your cousin's wife might have an incurable disease. It's only right that everyone should keep an eye on her." Qian Yuemei said in a stiff tone.
Saying this can at least help me save some face.
Chunya was surprised.
"So, cousin..."
Qian Yuemei sighed in a formal manner.
"Don't tell anyone about this. Just pretend you don't know." Qian Yuemei warned, "Don't let your cousin's wife accidentally hear about it. She'll be upset. Your aunt has already told everyone not to tell anyone. I told my cousin because we get along well."
Chunya nodded quickly, "I know, I will never tell anyone."
After saying that, he looked at Qian Yuemei and said meaningfully, "Second cousin's wife is pregnant, and she should be carefully cared for, but eldest cousin's wife's illness..."
Chunya paused here and showed an expression of worry for Qian Yuemei.
Then, he continued, "What if the disease is over? It would be safer for my second cousin to move out."
Qian Yuemei was stunned. "Move out? Where to move to?"
"Of course, we'll move to the county town." Chunya said with bright eyes, "Since my aunt has bought a house in the county town, and my second cousin works in the county government, isn't it natural for my second cousin's wife to move to the county town? This way, she can take care of my second cousin and avoid getting sick..."
The more Chunya spoke, the more Qian Yuemei was moved.
Of course she wants to move to the county town!
Otherwise, why would she actively encourage her mother-in-law to buy a house in the county town?
She got excited whenever she thought of the large house with three entrances.
If she moved in, wouldn't she be like the young lady of a wealthy family?
"However, I'm afraid your aunt won't agree..." Qian Yuemei's excited expression cooled down when she thought of Old Lady Su.
Her mother-in-law didn't agree, so it was useless for her to think about it.
Chunya was moved and very happy when she saw Qian Yuemei.
"Why wouldn't Aunt agree?" Chunya said as a matter of course, "Now, not only is my second cousin in the county town, but my fifth cousin is also there. How can the food at the academy compare to the elaborate home-cooked meals? Even if Aunt doesn't care about my second cousin, can she not even care about my fifth cousin's health? My fifth cousin is a scholar."
Qian Yuemei, “…”
That's the reason.
But why did she feel that these words were a little unpleasant to hear?
She spoke as if her man was not as valuable as the fifth brother.
Chunya continued, "If my second cousin-in-law has gone to the county town, she should just take care of her pregnancy. I have nothing to do at home, so I'll go and keep her company. I'll help her with the usual laundry and cooking, and I'll definitely take good care of her..."
After hearing this, Qian Yuemei finally understood what Chunya meant.
It turned out that this cousin wanted to live in the county town.
"Excuse me, cousin, have you promised to marry someone?" Qian Yuemei asked with an idea in her mind.
Chunya blushed, lowered her head, and whispered shyly, "No."
"My cousin is such a beautiful and clever girl, why hasn't she found a husband yet?" Qian Yuemei asked curiously.
Chunya, "..."
His face grew redder.
How could she have the nerve to talk about such things?
Qian Yuemei looked at Chunya and smiled.
"It seems that my cousin has too high standards and looks down on those farmers." Qian Yuemei said in a loud voice: "Don't worry, cousin, I will definitely find you a good young man with outstanding looks."
"Cousin-in-law!" Chunya blushed, stomped her feet shyly, and ran out.
Qian Yuemei looked at Chunya's back and curled her lips.
Humph! Don't think she can't see it, this girl is clearly planning to take advantage of Lao Wu!
That’s a nice thought!
The fifth brother is a scholar, and he might become a high-ranking official in the future. He absolutely cannot marry a country girl!
If the fifth brother marries a young lady from a wealthy family in the future, not to mention the Su family, even his sister-in-law will have an additional distinguished relative, which will make it more prestigious to tell others about it.
Nowadays, even the wealthy families in the town are vying to marry into the Su family, so how could a country girl like you have a chance?
**
When Old Man Su and his sons and others came back, the meal was already ready.
"Old Four, have you become useless because you haven't worked in the fields for a few years?!" Old Man Su said with a dark face, lecturing Su Sihu, "You're slower at weeding than an old cow pooping!"
Su Sihu, "...Dad, I will work in the fields more often in the future."
Old Man Su looked at Old Five Su again.
"And you, Lao Wu, have you become stupid from studying? Just think about it, you've only done a little bit of work today, and you're already panting like a dog?!"
Su Laowu, "...Dad, I was wrong. I will definitely find opportunities to work more in the future."
"Hmph! That's more like it!" Old Man Su snorted, "Before dinner, the two of you go chop the firewood in the corner! Don't eat until you've finished chopping it!"
Su Laosi, "..."
Su Laowu, "..."
Tired, hungry, thirsty, hot, and still had to chop wood...
Is this my biological father?
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