Chapter 186: Quarrel
Xu Wencheng had a look of surprise on his face.
"Sister-in-law is farming?"
My sister-in-law actually knows how to farm?
He turned to look at the basin of water in Song Yuntang's hand, without asking any more questions, took the water from her and went to the field.
"Sister-in-law, which piece of land are you planting? Point it out to me and I'll water it."
"It's this small piece of land next to the vegetable garden gate. Be careful when watering so as not to wash away the seeds." Song Yuntang instructed.
Xu Wencheng took out a gourd spoon with a small hole from the corner of the vegetable garden, scooped water with the gourd spoon and poured it on the small piece of land that Song Yuntang had just planted, saying, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. I have helped mother do this kind of thing for many years. It won't be difficult for me."
Not to mention, my sister-in-law pounded the soil into quite fine pieces, no worse than those of them who have been farming all year round.
Song Yuntang looked at the spoon in Xu Wencheng's hand with curiosity.
This kind of tool, at least she had never seen it in the Song family.
It turns out that the gourd spoon can be used not only as a ladle, but also has this wonderful use. I have to let the people in the village learn it later.
After planting the pepper seeds, she had nothing else to do, so she returned to her room and ground some of the herbs she had brought into powder to make pills.
The day after tomorrow is the day I have agreed to meet with Wang Hongxuan to discuss cooperation.
In order to avoid being in a hurry when the time comes, you have to prepare now.
"Sister-in-law, what are you doing?" Xu Wencheng saw Song Yuntang grinding medicinal herbs at the door, squatting beside her and asked.
“Make pills and sell them.”
"Is it selling well? What is it used for?" Xu Wencheng was full of curiosity.
"Each type of pill has different effects, so they are easy to sell, but grinding the herbs takes some effort."
"Come, let me help you." Xu Wencheng took the tool from her and demonstrated it first, "Is it like this?"
Song Yuntang smiled and nodded, "Yes."
Xu Yongwang, who was standing by, was also very pleased to see that his youngest son was so sensible.
This kid has been tough since he was young. I don't know how he has so much energy all day long. Now that I have something to do, it would be nice to ask him for help.
After Song Yuntang handed over the task of grinding the medicinal herbs to Xu Wencheng, he took a jar and went to prepare the boiled herbs.
When Xu Qingye came back, he saw his uncle and sister-in-law were busy and wanted to help.
But Xu Wencheng did not give him this opportunity.
"Brother, go read a book. My sister-in-law and I can handle this matter."
With limited tools, Xu Qingye realized that he really couldn't help, so he went into the house to read.
After returning the bowls to other families and chatting for a while, Jiang returned home. The sun had already set and it was time to start cooking dinner.
She had just washed the rice and entered the kitchen. When she saw two scattered pieces of firewood behind the stove, she thought of the sight of Xu Yongwang lying leisurely on the recliner at the door when she entered the room, and she suddenly felt upset.
"Xu Yongwang, there's no firewood in the kitchen! You..."
I wanted to say you are blind, but then I thought of my daughter-in-law who is a very particular person, so I changed my words and said, "Can't you see or what? Are you looking up at the sky?"
Xu Yongwang, who was sitting on a recliner and looking up at the sky, uttered "hmm" very naturally, as if he had just reacted. He then sat up from the recliner and strode towards the place where firewood was stacked in the corner of the kitchen.
"Wife, I'll go chop the wood right now. Don't be angry. It will be done in no time."
"Hurry up, it's waiting to be used."
"Hey, it's smooth sailing."
Xu Yongwang quickly chopped several logs and carried them into the kitchen.
"Look, isn't it done now?"
Jiang was still muttering, "You didn't even bother to go to the kitchen when you got home. We cooked so many meals for lunch today, there must not be enough firewood. If I hadn't called you, you would still be lying there."
The momentum of his speech had already diminished by half compared to before.
Xu Yongwang’s attitude of admitting his mistakes is very good.
"My wife is right. This is my fault. I was so happy today that I had two extra glasses of wine. When I got home from work, my mind was confused and I lay down for a nap. I didn't expect that I would make mistakes. Don't be angry. I will punish myself by chopping more wood."
After saying that, he quickly rolled out of Jiang's sight.
Jiang glanced towards the door with a helpless look on her face.
"You are already old and have lost your composure. Don't embarrass yourself in front of your son and now embarrass yourself in front of your daughter-in-law."
"What does that matter?" Xu Yongwang said as he chopped firewood. "My parents said that only when the wife is not angry can the family prosper. Look, isn't our family getting better and better?"
In the kitchen, there was no anger in Jiang's tone.
"You're just a talker!"
…
While Song Yuntang was busy, he would glance in the direction of his parents-in-law from time to time.
Although my father-in-law looks a little eccentric, he is actually a wise man who knows how to resolve conflicts in a few tricks.
Xu Wencheng glanced in the direction of the two, then moved closer to Song Yuntang and whispered, "Dad and Mom quarrel all the time. My brother and I are used to it. Sister-in-law, don't take it seriously. They will be reconciled when you turn around."
Song Yuntang pursed his lips.
“I think they’re doing fine.”
Small quarrels, talking and laughing are the truest way for a couple to get along.
"Good?" Xu Wencheng was puzzled. "What's good about arguing?"
Song Yuntang shook his head slightly. "It would be strange if husband and wife were always harmonious with each other."
"Isn't it good to treat each other with respect?" Xu Wencheng asked.
Song Yuntang smiled and said, "You still know how to treat each other with respect?"
Xu Wencheng raised his eyebrows, with a childish look on his face, "That's what my elder brother taught me. I'm not an unlearned person."
"Every couple has their own way of getting along with each other. Compared to being respectful to each other, I still think it's better for parents to do it this way." Song Yuntang said, looking towards the kitchen again.
Treat each other with respect. How tiring does it sound?
Xu Wencheng also looked towards the kitchen. The young man frowned, with a look of confusion on his face.
"I don't understand. I really don't understand."
Song Yuntang smiled but said nothing more.
She mixed the boiled medicine juice with the powder ground by Xu Wencheng, added some powder that could stick the medicine together, and started to roll it into pills.
Inside the house, Xu Qingye listened to the conversation between his uncle and sister-in-law outside. Although his eyes were still on the book, his thoughts had drifted away.
…
The evening dishes were what Jiang had taken out of the big pot at noon and left in the cupboard.
After the rice is cooked, the dishes are heated and served.
"I don't have time to go to the mountains today, otherwise I could dig up some wild vegetables and bring them back. Tang'er can eat some of them. After a while, when the vegetables in the garden grow, we'll have vegetables to eat."
Song Yuntang picked up the bowl and chopsticks and said with a smile, "It's okay, I'm not picky."
Xu Yongwang looked at Jiang jokingly, "Look, our daughter-in-law is pretty easy to support."
Jiang glanced at him.
"If you can't speak, just say less."
Xu Yongwang sat up straight, closed his mouth and stopped talking.
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