Zhou's mother introduced him to her family, saying, "This is Su Yu from the county town. He came here specifically to thank the eldest son and his wife."
Su Yu added, "Yes, if it weren't for Comrade Shen Banxia, I probably wouldn't be standing here talking right now."
Shen Banxia silently rolled her eyes. Ever since she heard what her man said, she had decided to abandon her previous plan.
Trying to negotiate with a tiger for its skin—who knows what the outcome will be?
"You're too kind. You're exaggerating. Even if it weren't for me, you would have been fine." Now that she had made up her mind, Shen Banxia didn't want to play along anymore.
“You’re being modest. I asked the doctor later, and he said that if I hadn’t woken up in time, my life would have been in danger,” Su Yu said, still with his gentle and unhurried manner.
If it weren't for knowing this man's reputation and what my husband had said, judging from his current appearance, he really is a handsome young man.
"It was just a coincidence," Shen Banxia said, not wanting to continue the conversation, since her identity as an educated youth shouldn't be scrutinized too closely.
Zhou's mother could tell that Su Yu was a discerning person. After all, the piece of fatty meat looked to weigh at least ten pounds, and there were also White Rabbit milk candies, malted milk powder, canned goods, and some other things that she didn't recognize but were obviously high-quality items.
"Eldest daughter-in-law, you're a good girl, Su Yu. Please sit down. Haven't had dinner yet? I'll go make you something right away." Before Su Yu could refuse, she went inside and made him a cup of brown sugar water. "Have some first. I'll be quick."
"Auntie, you're too kind. I'm not hungry," Su Yu declined.
"Oh, don't be so polite with me, Auntie. Since the eldest daughter-in-law saved you, it proves that you and our family are destined to be together." After saying that, she hurried off to the kitchen.
Shen Banxia twitched her lips.
When did my stingy old lady become so warm and generous?
Thinking about what her mother-in-law had mentioned earlier, Shen Banxia understood.
Su Yu is a complete sucker.
Soon, noodles made from pure white flour, topped with a fried egg, came out steaming hot.
Shen Banxia unconsciously began to salivate.
She couldn't help but secretly despise herself. Tsk tsk tsk, she's really fallen from grace.
The mother-in-law is really going to bleed a lot; this is the kind of treatment Zhou Mingjiao usually gets.
Shen Banxia's inner thoughts and complaints are unknown to others.
Su Yu wanted to refuse. This might be a good thing for others, but it was already commonplace for him. However, he noticed out of the corner of his eye that Shen Banxia was swallowing her saliva.
She immediately changed her mind, "Thank you so much, Auntie, your skills are truly exceptional."
Zhou's mother's face, wrinkled with smiles, blossomed into a beautiful smile.
Zhou Mingqian could hardly bear to look at it.
As it was getting dark, Su Yu, who had finished eating, stood up and said, "Comrade Chen, I think someone as kind and capable as you is suitable for the county hospital. I have a recommendation spot here."
Boom!
The Zhou family was startled. What did this mean? Was it really what they thought?
Is Shen Banxia about to get a formal job?
Just because he saved someone?
Zhou Mingjiao was so jealous her eyes were almost red, but she still wanted to leave a good impression on the handsome Su Yu.
Zhou's mother's voice trembled as she spoke, "Su, Su Yu, are you... are you going to give my daughter-in-law a job?"
I was completely dazed. Is work really that easy?
Su Yu nodded.
Shen Banxia thought it through clearly: "Thank you for your kindness, but I don't think I'm suitable."
The Zhou family members' pupils dilated in shock once again.
She refused; Shen Banxia refused so casually.
If it weren't for Su Yu being an outsider, Zhou's mother would have started cursing.
Are you stupid? Why are you turning down such a good opportunity?
Su Yu remained good-natured, saying, "It's alright, you can take your time to consider it. Anyway, the spot is still in my hands. It's getting late, so I'll head back now."
Zhou's mother tried to persuade her to stay, saying, "Why don't you stay here for the night? It's getting dark."
Zhou Mingjiao couldn't help but chime in, "Yeah, there aren't any cars around right now."
Su Yu smiled, "It's alright, someone will come to pick us up later."
The moment the words left his mouth, a ringing sound was heard.
As the bicycle disappeared into the distance, the Zhou family fell silent.
After returning to the main room, Zhou's father looked at Zhou Mingqian with a serious expression and asked, "Eldest son, tell me, what is the identity of that Su Yu just now?"
“Dad, didn’t you already guess?” Zhou Mingqian knew his old man’s temperament.
"What are you two talking about?" he asked, then turned to Shen Banxia. "Eldest daughter-in-law, are you out of your mind? How could you refuse such a good opportunity?"
Zhou Mingjiao chimed in, "That's right, sister-in-law. Even if you don't want it, you can give it to your family. That's something many people would envy."
Shen Banxia noticed that she had been rolling her eyes more often lately.
I don't want to talk to people who can't see things clearly.
"Are you mute?"
Dizziness, blurred vision, and weakness—Chen Banxia looked every bit like Lin Daiyu possessed.
"Eldest daughter-in-law, don't give me that look again," Zhou's mother was almost afraid of her daughter-in-law.
Who is like her? She faints at the drop of a hat, even after saying a few harsh words.
She felt that her reputation as a wicked mother-in-law was entirely due to the eldest daughter-in-law's influence.
Zhou Mingqian spoke up in defense of his wife. If his wife hadn't given him a hint earlier to keep quiet, he would have spoken up long ago.
"Mother, you know perfectly well that my wife doesn't look well, yet you still force her. If she doesn't want to go, then she shouldn't go. What if she faints outside?"
Zhou's mother transformed into a fire-breathing dragon, "If it weren't for you, this troublemaker, where would your wife get the nerve? She's been so unreliable with you, and you still have the nerve to talk back?"
"That's right, brother, you guys are lazy, but you won't allow others to improve?" Zhou Mingjiao was heartbroken. It was a permanent job, and the dream of becoming a city dweller was within reach.
"Stop arguing, everyone. The eldest daughter-in-law is right to refuse," Zhou's father said, trying to calm things down.
Zhou's mother didn't understand. "Old man, that's a major event that concerns our Zhou family's entire lives." If their daughter-in-law can become a city dweller, wouldn't that mean their Zhou family's grandson can also become a city dweller?
"That's a government-subsidized food ration!" Zhou's mother was heartbroken, thinking her old man had simply gone mad.
"Yes, Father, if my sister-in-law really doesn't like it, she can give it to me. I'm willing to share the burden with her."
"Then I won't trouble you, little sister," Shen Banxia said, not one to be rude.
Zhou Mingjiao's face stiffened.
"Alright, do you really not know who Su Yu is?" Zhou's father asked directly.
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