Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Package from the Troops

With the roasted fish as motivation, the Jiang brothers worked harder. In one day, they built most of the wall with stones and bricks.

Jiang Qiuyue asked for the wall next to the Lin family to be built a little higher to prevent the Lin family from spying on her.

In the evening, we had a plate of pickled cucumbers, which were crispy and spicy. We ate rice with the leftover bone soup from lunch. Lin Beibei's mouth was covered in oil, but the pickled cucumbers were a little too spicy for him.

"It's so spicy!" Lin Beibei drank the soup in big gulps. Her little mouth was as red as an apple. After eating and drinking enough in the past few days, her little face looked much smoother.

Jiang Qiuyue likes spicy food. As a child, she will get used to it after eating more. She has not been in the sun recently, and her skin has improved visibly and is no longer flaky.

She didn’t know when Lin Dazhu’s vanishing cream would be delivered, and she couldn’t wait any longer.

The next day, when Jiang Qiuyue had just woken up, Niu Jianshe and his two cousins ​​were working. When they saw Jiang Qiuyue, Jiang Youcai was the first to shout "Hello, sister-in-law".

Jiang Qiuyue smiled at the boys and took the two children to brush their teeth.

"Brother Jianshe, the eldest brother of the Lin family is so lucky." Jiang Youcai suddenly sighed, "Sister Qiuyue is good-looking and capable. It's a pity that they live apart and the eldest brother of the Lin family can't eat the food cooked by Sister Qiuyue."

Speaking of Lin Dazhu, Niu Jianshe still has a deep memory of him. After all, Lin Dazhu was the only one in their village who went to the army. "It's not bad for Qiuyue to marry Dazhu. Dazhu sends a lot of living expenses every month. Now that Qiuyue has separated from the family, she won't have a hard time in the future. Stop talking and work quickly. You're the one who eats the most, why don't you work harder?"

Jiang Youcai withdrew his gaze, moved the bricks with a smile, and thought that he had to find a wife who could cook in the future.

After breakfast, Lin Beibei and Lin Nannan helped to move bricks, while Jiang Qiuyue sat under the eaves, fanning herself with a palm-leaf fan.

She spends money just to make herself feel more relaxed.

It was still early for lunch, and when Jiang Qiuyue was thinking about doing something to kill time, she saw a group of people rushing towards their house with great momentum.

"Who is this?" Jiang Youcai asked.

Niu Dali squinted his eyes and looked over. "They are people from the neighboring Xinghua Village. What are they doing here?"

Jiang Qiuyue also sat up straighter, watching the group of people rush to the Lin family and quietly go around to the door of the Lin family.

If you're worried about having nothing to do, you might as well check out the Lin family's fun.

"Where is Lin Sanzhu? Let him out!" A burly man over 1.80 meters tall shouted into the room.

"Who is it? Are you calling for souls so early in the morning?" Wang Chunhua came out cursing, "What are you looking for Sanzhu for?"

"He bullied my sister. Shouldn't you Lin family give an explanation?" The man's name was Zhang Peng. Seeing Lin Sanzhu coming over with a smile, he lifted him up like a chicken. "You promised to get married by the end of the year. I heard that you split up the family and gave all your assets to your sister-in-law. Did you do it on purpose?"

Lin Sanzhu said he was wronged, "Brother, the division of the family was an accident. My eldest sister-in-law is a shrew and my parents can't do anything to her. But I really want to marry Xiaomin. I can swear to heaven on this!"

"Marry her for nothing! Where can you find two hundred yuan in half a year?" Zhang Peng threw Lin Sanzhu to the ground. Someone informed him that Lin Sanzhu bullied his eldest sister-in-law, and then the Lin family split up.

He knew that Lin Sanzhu was dating his sister, and his family only agreed to let Lin Sanzhu and his sister date because Lin Sanzhu promised to give 200 yuan as a betrothal gift.

The Zhang family thought, how could it be such a coincidence that Lin Sanzhu was the one causing the trouble? And it was only two hundred yuan.

The Zhang family thought that the Lin family wanted to cheat them, took advantage of their sister, and refused to give a high bride price, so they rushed to the Lin family to make trouble.

Lin Sanzhu really couldn't come up with 200 yuan. When he saw his father coming out, he quickly patted his butt and ran over, whispering that Zhang Peng was Xiaomin's older brother, "Dad, what should we do now?"

Last time when he helped Xiao Min chop wood, he promised Xiao Min that he would give her 200 yuan as a gift, and even kissed Xiao Min. If he went back on his word, wouldn't Zhang Peng beat him to death?

Lin Fugui glared at his youngest son, then looked at the Zhang family, "I say, Zhang Peng, the two young people are in a relationship willingly, no one is forcing anyone, and Sanzhu didn't sleep with your sister, so how can this be considered bullying?"

"You are such a bad guy, old man Lin. Your family didn't keep their promise about the bride price. Isn't that bullying?" Zhang Peng clenched his fists.

Lin Fugui: "Who said that? Me or Sanzhu's mother? Did we go to your house to propose marriage and settle the betrothal gift?"

No, it was only Lin Sanzhu himself and Zhang Xiaomin who said that.

"You... don't mess around. Isn't what Lin Sanzhu said what you meant?"

Zhang Peng was in urgent need of money. Seeing that Lin Fugui was trying to cheat, he picked up a wooden barrel and smashed it on the ground, "I'll let you cheat. Come on, brothers, smash it for me. I want to see if the Lin family is afraid!"

Lin Erzhu took Qian Li to stay in the kitchen, and neither of them dared to go out. Seeing Zhang Peng smashing several things, Qian Li felt anxious and distressed.

"Be quiet. Zhang Peng is so big. I will be beaten if I go out." Lin Erzhu felt distressed as well, but he was more afraid of being beaten.

Wang Chunhua rushed into the crowd and shouted "Murder", until Niu Zhuangzhuang called Hu Haizhi, Zhang Peng and his men stopped.

"Captain, you're finally here. If you hadn't come, our whole family would have been beaten to death!" Wang Chunhua cried.

At this time, Lin Erzhu opened the door and came out.

Jiang Qiuyue saw everything that happened in the yard and shook her head. Lin Erzhu didn't take responsibility, and Lin Sanzhu was impatient. They were worthy of being the sons of Wang Chunhua and Lin Fugui and had no advantages at all.

Hu Haizhi saw the Lin family's yard that was smashed to pieces, and asked sullenly, "Zhang Peng, do you think there is no one left in Taohua Village? Why do you bully people like this?"

"Who bullied who? Lin Sanzhu promised to marry my sister, but now he can't come up with the gift price. What should my sister do?" Zhang Peng gasped.

Lin Fugui quickly interrupted, "Captain, don't misunderstand me. The two kids are still dating. I haven't even met Zhang Xiaomin yet. Both families don't agree, let alone talk about engagement and dowry. You have to make the decision for us. Look at my good family, and how can it be ruined like this? How can I live like this?"

Hu Haizhi had been running around several times recently regarding the Lin family's affairs. He was very angry and asked what the person in Lin Sanzhu's office had done.

Lin Sanzhu said, "No...nothing to do. I just chopped wood with Xiaomin and helped her fetch water."

"Did you touch the girl?" Hu Haizhi asked.

"I……"

"Tell the truth!"

"It was just a kiss, really just one kiss!" Lin Sanzhu cried anxiously, "Captain, I really want to marry Xiaomin, I didn't do anything else."

After hearing this, Hu Haizhi almost understood, "Since both children are interested, Zhang Peng, can't you sit down and talk? The Lin family can't come up with 200 yuan, can't you ask for less? Ordinary families usually give around 100 yuan. You are marrying your sister, not selling her!"

At this time, Granny Xu, who had come to watch the excitement, recognized Zhang Peng and immediately said, "Captain, his wife and his father are having an affair. They were both arrested and sent to labor reform a few days ago. Zhang Peng wants to marry a new wife, but no one else can come up with 200 yuan, so he wants to force the Lin family to pay!"

"Old woman, what are you talking about?" Zhang Peng was accused of being cuckolded in public, so he pointed at Grandma Xu and rushed over.

Granny Xu walked over with her chest puffed out. "Come on, beat me to death if you can! Your family's reputation is ruined. You knew your sister couldn't get married, so you came here to tell lies. Your whole family is infamous!"

Jiang Qiuyue had just heard this gossip from Grandma Xu a few days ago, but she didn't expect to see the person involved today.

I have to say that Lin Sanzhu has good vision. He actually chose this family.

As more and more people came, Jiang Qiuyue moved a wooden stool so that they would stand taller to look better.

When Wang Chunhua heard about the Zhang family, she immediately threatened, "So it's you who are the ones who are having an affair. Your sister must be no good. Even if you give me money, I won't let my son marry your sister. You have the nerve to come here and cause trouble. You have to pay me or you can't leave!"

"Mom!" Lin Sanzhu still liked Zhang Xiaomin, but his mother shook his hand off.

Wang Chunhua said loudly, "Everyone, come and see, the Zhang family in Xinghua Village is shameless. The father-in-law is having an affair with his daughter-in-law, and within ten days of the divorce, Zhang Peng wants to marry another wife. Zhang Peng, you like someone else so much, let me see, have you been hooking up for a long time?"

As soon as this was said, everyone started to speculate. It was true. It had only been a few days since Zhang Peng's wife was arrested and sent to labor reform. It made people wonder.

The Zhang family members who came with them, after listening to what Wang Chunhua and the others said one by one, could not stay any longer no matter how thick-skinned they were.

Zhang Peng lost his help and the car stalled instantly. He couldn't leave. Wang Chunhua sat on the ground and hugged his legs, "You can't leave. You have to pay me."

Hu Haizhi also agreed with what Wang Chunhua said. Zhang Peng smashed so many things, so of course he had to pay for it.

Seeing how hard the Lin family was working, Hu Haizhi suddenly thought of Jiang Qiuyue. He couldn't imagine how hard Jiang Qiuyue's life must have been in the past.

When Jiang Qiuyue saw that Zhang Peng was forced to pay the money, she knew that the show for today was over, so she took out the fish that she had pickled yesterday and started cooking.

When the oil in the pot is hot, sprinkle some salt, fry both sides of the fish until golden brown, then add fist-shaped ginger and cooking wine, and after the aroma comes out, add appropriate amount of soy sauce to stir-fry the soy aroma. Finally, add some vinegar and sugar to enhance the flavor, add hot water, cover the pot and simmer.

Soon, the fragrance filled the courtyard.

Zhang Peng from next door is still being held at the Lin family. He came here to ask for money, but he doesn't have a penny in his pocket.

Lin Erzhu ran to Xinghua Village to ask for money, handed over the money with one hand and released the person with the other.

Some people who had nothing to do were watching the excitement at the Lin family when they suddenly smelled a fragrance and became curious about where it came from.

"It's braised fish. It smells really good."

"Yes, yes, it's braised fish. Who makes it so delicious?"

"It seems to be on the right, no, it's on the left!"

Before anyone guessed it was Jiang Qiuyue, the corn cakes that Jiang Qiuyue had pasted were cooked. One side of the corn cakes was alluringly golden, and the other side was crispy and fragrant.

After taking out the corn cakes, she added a handful of soaked homemade sweet potato flour into the pot and watched the pot gurgling for two minutes. Finally, she added a handful of scallions to enhance the flavor. Jiang Qiuyue tasted the saltiness and found it was just right.

"It's time to eat!" After Jiang Qiuyue finished speaking, Jiang Youcai was the first to put down his hoe and go wash his hands. Lin Beibei sensibly helped to get the dishes and chopsticks.

The people in the Lin family's yard next door only then realized that it was Jiang Qiuyue who was cooking.

"When did Qiuyue become so good at cooking?" someone asked.

"You've never eaten it before, how do you know if she can do it?"

"It smells so good. Let me go over and see if she is making braised fish!"

Hearing someone knocking on the door, Jiang Qiuyue went to open the door with a bowl of rice. When she saw it was Zhou Cuicui, she blocked the door and did not let Zhou Cuicui in.

That day she beat Lin Sanzhu, and it was Zhou Cuicui who spoke up for Lin Sanzhu. She was very petty and would not let Zhou Cuicui enter her yard.

"Qiuyue, where did you get this fish? It smells so good." Zhou Cuicui saw that there was not only fish but also vermicelli in Jiang Qiuyue's bowl. The fragrance kept going into her nose. It was already time for dinner, and her stomach growled a few times.

She stretched her neck to look into the yard, but was blocked by Jiang Qiuyue.

"Of course I bought it. What can I do for you, Sister Zhou?" Jiang Qiuyue said with a forced smile, and deliberately slurped a mouthful of vermicelli in front of Zhou Cuicui.

The vermicelli soaked in fish soup was smooth, fragrant and tasty. She took a big bite of the corn tortilla and was so satisfied!

Zhou Cuicui thought her intention was obvious enough. Why didn't Jiang Qiuyue let her in? She was really being mean. It was just stewed fish and so many people were eating it. What's wrong with letting her have a taste?

But before she could say anything, Jiang Qiuyue said, "It's getting late, Sister Zhou, you should go home soon. I want to eat." She closed the door mercilessly.

Tsk, did she really think she couldn’t see Zhou Cuicui swallowing her saliva? Not everyone can eat the food she cooks!

Zhou Cuicui left cursing in her heart. After Jiang Qiuyue and the others finished their meal, Lin Erzhu arrived with Zhang Xiaomin.

Wang Chunhua drove Zhang Xiaomin away without saying a word, not giving Zhang Xiaomin any chance to use the self-torture tactic.

On the way back to Xinghua Village, Zhang Xiaomin gritted her teeth and whispered, "Brother, after you made such a fuss, Lin Sanzhu and I can't be together. But Lin Sanzhu is stupid, next time I can coax him and let him secretly give me some money."

"What's the use of one or two pieces?" Zhang Peng said angrily and quickened his pace to go back.

Zhang Xiaomin wiped her eyes and thought of what Lin Sanzhu said about Jiang Qiuyue being weak and incompetent. Since the money was in Jiang Qiuyue's hands, she would think of a solution.

On the other hand, Jiang Qiuyue had no idea that Zhang Xiaomin had set her sights on her. After lunch, when she was about to take a break, the postman delivered her package.

Upon hearing that it was sent by the army, Jiang Qiuyue couldn't wait to take it back to her room to open it.