Before, when Zhang Xiaoqin was at her parents' house, Wu Ju didn't see her every day, but she missed her so much. But now that they see each other every day, even if they are close, conflicts are inevitable. Tongues and teeth are so close, so doesn't the tongue get bitten often?
In addition, Zhang Xiaoqin has been staying at home for more than a year, eating and drinking for free, not going out to find trouble, and not looking for another husband. Even if Wu Ju dotes on her, there will be times when she is unable to do so! After all, the living expenses given by Shumei are not enough for her to continue to support her daughter.
For more than a year, Wu Ju had been asking Shumei for more money under various pretexts, hoping to prevent her idle daughter from starving and freezing. Wu Ju was also deeply exhausted, but she couldn't bear to ignore Zhang Xiaoqin's life or death.
Zhang Xiaoqin is a bottomless pit. No matter how much Wu Ju tries to please her, she will never be satisfied.
"You and Jiang Fu have been divorced for almost two years. Why don't you think about yourself? Are you still planning to go back and live with him?"
Wu Ju squatted down to cut the remaining sweet potatoes and asked Zhang Xiaoqin earnestly.
"Even if Jiang Fu came with a sedan chair with eight men to carry me back, I wouldn't go back. They say a good horse never turns back."
"So what are your plans? Look at Shumei, isn't she also getting married for the second time? Look at the wedding that Tang Boyi organized for her. It was so grand and lavish. That's what you call a rich son-in-law. It's really the envy of others. You should learn from her."
Zhang Xiaoqin was furious when she heard Wu Ju actually praise Shumei. "Mother, what's wrong with you today? Didn't you say before that Shumei was bad, lazy, and disrespectful to you? Why are you contradicting yourself now?"
Wu Ju was speechless after hearing what Zhang Xiaoqin said. In the past, she had indeed complained to Zhang Xiaoqin every few days, saying that Shumei was not good in this or that way.
For so many years after Ji Zong left, Shu Mei had been responsible for the family expenses and was quite filial to her and Zhang Binglin. She also felt that Shu Mei was not as bad as she had imagined. If it weren't for all these years, without Shu Mei, she couldn't imagine what her family would be like.
"People aren't stone; they can all change! As long as they change for the better, isn't that something worth learning from? As the saying goes, a prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold!"
"Okay, Shumei is nice. Then let her take our family to live in the apartment building! If she really likes you, she will definitely not refuse. Mother, just wait and see! I will definitely find you a rich husband."
Zhang Xiaoqin said angrily and began to give Wu Ju some ideas on how to make things difficult for Shumei.
After hearing this, Wu Ju stopped using the kitchen knife.
Xiaoqin’s idea is good. I have never lived in a building in my life, and now I am half buried in the ground. If I don’t go and see it, I will feel guilty even if I die.
Seeing that Wu Ju ignored her, Zhang Xiaoqin threw the melon seeds on the table, stood up and walked out of the yard.
"Hey! Where are you going again?"
"I'm bored, so I'm going out for a walk."
"Aren't you going to find me a rich husband? Then go find one!"
"Okay, I'll find it."
Zhang Xiaoqin returned reluctantly and walked out of the yard without looking back.
Wu Ju shook her head helplessly, complaining to herself, "Why are you still looking for a rich husband? I'm already old, it would be great if I could find an honest and simple man and live a good life with him."
She didn't expect that even though her voice was so soft, Zhang Xiaoqin could hear it.
Zhang Xiaoqin turned back and poked her head out of the door. "Mother, don't think I'm too old. Wasn't Wu Zetian also 67 when she became emperor? Compared to her, I'm much younger. Now is the time to show my abilities. We'll see."
After she finished speaking, without waiting for Wu Ju to say anything more, the head disappeared from the door.
She was so frustrated that she walked around until she reached Boyi's new house. Looking up at this large and beautiful building, she felt so angry that her teeth itched. She beat her chest and stamped her feet in front of Boyi's house like a madman.
Another bad idea came to her mind, but the previous one was a tiled house, which could easily be burned to ashes, but the one in front of her was made of reinforced concrete, so it would not be so easy to burn. Besides, this new building was the star of the village, and there were always people coming to the door to see the novelty. She had no idea where to start!
Just wait and see! You'll be proud for a while, but then you'll cry. Everything will eventually turn to its opposite, and sooner or later you'll fall flat on your face. We'll just wait and see.
Zhang Xiaoqin muttered to herself, looking fiercely at the eye-catching behemoth in front of her.
"Xiaoqin, long time no see! You look better and better!"
Boyi had just returned from a tricycle carrying a load of bright red new bedding. Seeing Zhang Xiaoqin standing in the yard, Boyi smiled and greeted her.
"How can I compare to you, the groom-to-be! You're truly in high spirits! You're beaming like a flower on your face."
Zhang Xiaoqin replied with a sarcastic tone of disdain, forcing a forced smile. She walked to the tricycle, touched the bright red quilt, and dug her fingers into it, wishing she could crush it.
As Boyi moved the bedding into the room, he replied with a smile, "Sister Xiaoqin, would you like to come in and sit for a while?"
"Sit for a while? Sure! Sit down if you want. Am I taking advantage of my brother-in-law's influence? Otherwise, I wouldn't have the chance to sit in such a beautiful house."
It would be a waste not to sit here. I want to see how grand and elegant this building, which is said to be so magical, is.
Zhang Xiaoqin muttered to herself as she walked into the building without any hesitation.
"Sister Xiaoqin, you're joking. Even without Shumei, we've lived together for decades! Isn't it normal to visit each other?"
Boyi carried a pile of bedding and walked into the house while talking.
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