Su Xueli said, "Yes, I'm so comfortable living in a rented house. It's convenient to go to the market and take a bus to the city to sell my goods. I don't have to see the disdain and scorn of my relatives and neighbors, and I can make money in peace."
In this day and age, divorced women living with their parents inevitably become the focus of ridicule.
“Yes, yes,” Wei Mingshen echoed.
Su Xueli didn't see the smile in Wei Mingshen's eyes.
His point was: this way it's more convenient for me to come and go, and no one will bother me. If she lives at her parents' house, her parents will kick me out if I see her again after the divorce.
"Oh, whose house did you rent? Is it spacious? How much does it cost per year?"
While cutting noodles, Su Xueli casually said, "It's the courtyard where my cousin used to live. He Yujie helped me rent it. It only costs 50 yuan a year."
"Hmm?" Wei Mingshen's mood instantly turned from sunny to cloudy.
Unaware of what was going on, Su Xueli said, "The house is very spacious, more than enough for weaving straw, and it's comfortable to live in. By the way, talk to your father about that pile of thatch tomorrow, I'll buy it."
Wei Mingshen said, "We'll just take it away tomorrow. I can still be in charge of a pile of thatch."
Su Xueli shook her head: "You can't make that decision. The old man worked hard to bring the thatch back from the field last year. Besides, he brought it to weave straw mats. It's not right to just take it away like that. Moreover, the thatch is money in my hands. I can't just take someone else's money for nothing."
Wei Mingshen's tone hardened: "Don't get involved in this matter."
Su Xueli finished cutting the noodles. She picked them up and broke them up, thinking to herself: That's even better, I'm happy to enjoy the fruits of others' labor.
"Oh, my daughter-in-law and son have finished cooking!" Cao Maizi exclaimed in surprise at the kitchen door.
Wei Tiezhu, still carrying his hoe on his shoulder, chuckled and said, "I was wondering why it smelled so good, it's because my Xue Li has cooked! Hahaha!"
Su Xueli didn't dare to look at them. She used the sauce to smother the cooked noodles and said, "Dad, Mom, you must be tired. Wash your hands and eat."
"Hey, hey, wash your hands and eat, hahaha..." The old couple were so happy.
"It smells so good! I could smell it as soon as I entered the alley," Wei Mingyue exclaimed as she walked in.
Since they would have no further contact from now on, Su Xueli no longer harbored much resentment towards her sister-in-law. In any case, she had already gotten her revenge enough in this lifetime.
She said to her, "I made braised noodles, wash your hands and eat."
"Wow, I didn't know my sister-in-law had this amazing skill! It's so delicious!" Wei Mingyue exclaimed after taking a bite.
"Mmm, it's really delicious. The broth is fragrant, and the noodles are soft," Wei Tiezhu praised.
Cao Maizi laughed and said, "Xueli, even your usually taciturn father is praising how delicious it is. It must be really delicious."
Wei Mingshen lowered his head and chewed his noodles in large mouthfuls without saying a word.
Su Xueli herself didn't expect that the braised noodles she made would be so delicious. She said proudly, "I think it's delicious too. Dad, Mom, there's still some left in the pot. Let's finish it all today."
Cao Maizi chewed on his noodles with a smile and said, "Even if it's delicious, you can't eat too much at once. If you overeat, you won't be able to eat for several days. Let's save room for next time."
Wei Mingyue stuffed her mouth with noodles and mumbled, "Mmm, let my sister-in-law make it again next time."
Cao Maizi said, "Don't just think about eating what's readily available. Next time your sister-in-law cooks, you can help out and learn from her."
Wei Mingyue was trying to please Su Xueli, and immediately said, "Okay, okay, sister-in-law, next time you order me around, I'll learn from you."
Su Xueli glanced at Wei Mingshen, who was engrossed in eating, and thought to herself: There won't be a next time.
After dinner, Wei Mingyue insisted on washing the dishes, while Su Xueli and Wei Mingshen went inside.
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