"Sister-in-law, what do you mean? Are you trying to split the family?" Liu Cuirong rolled her eyes, stopping her snacking.
She rushed to Zhao Guihua's side, hands on her hips, and said, "Even if you don't say it, I know. Seeing the family getting better day by day, you want to show off in the county town..."
"Sister-in-law, how can you say that? Everyone knows the county town is better than the village, it's livelier and has more people."
"Daman is working at the county yamen. If you split the family, you'll never care for Mom and Dad again, leaving all the burdens to my Erman alone..."
Liu Cuirong became more agitated as she spoke, her face turning red with anger, panting heavily, "Let me tell you, if you want to split the family, fine, but Mom and Dad won't give you a single copper coin, humph!~"
She didn't care who split the family, as long as it wasn't her.
Why would anyone leave a good life to suffer outside?
The reason the old Yun family had gotten to where they were was all thanks to the youngest sister-in-law's blessings...
Without her, no one individually would be where they were.
"Hey, hey, hey, what are you yelling about!" Yun Erman put down his teacup and pulled Liu Cuirong onto a stool.
"Is it up to you to decide whether to split the family? Mom and Dad haven't said anything yet, and you're already blabbering endlessly..."
This troublesome woman, was her head filled with swill every day?
What business was it of hers that her sister-in-law wanted to open a restaurant in the county town?
Xiao Xitian let out a soft yawn and casually said, "Second sister-in-law, if you have the ability and skills, you can open a restaurant too..."
Would money fall from the sky just by talking?
Sister-in-law knew how to cook, how to handle people, and was quick with her hands.
But what about you?
You could spend the whole day cracking melon seeds, and from now on, you'd be crowned 'Queen of Melon Seeds'...
Liu Cuirong's eyes widened upon hearing this, "Sweetie, do you really think second sister-in-law can't do anything? I... I can also sew shoe soles and embroider flowers!"
Lu Shi hadn't taught her much, but her needlework was still somewhat presentable.
However, she was lazy. She hadn't done anything for years and was almost forgetting it.
"Second daughter-in-law, you go out!" Madam Gu said sternly.
With this troublemaker around, they couldn't even discuss important matters now...
Liu Cuirong wanted to argue, but Madam Gu took out the guarantee letter and waved it in front of her, "Are you going out yourself, or should I have Erman kick you out?"
This inconspicuous piece of paper was the most powerful weapon to subdue Liu Cuirong...
Her mouth pouted high, and she mumbled as she walked out.
Humph, sister-in-law, that flatterer, is going to start badmouthing Mom and Dad again.
Liu Cuirong walked out of the yard and sat on a inconspicuous stone outside the door, reaching into her inner pocket.
The melon seeds were gone, but there were still plenty of dried and roasted pumpkin seeds...
Although these didn't taste as good as sunflower seeds, they could still pass the time, and they required some skill to crack, which most people couldn't do.
Just then, a figure emerged from the darkness.
He seemed very anxious, searching around the yard of Fu Daqiang's house...
"Oh no, why aren't they out yet? I'm dying of anxiety!" the shadow muttered to himself.
Liu Cuirong sat at the base of the earthen wall, with a row of artemisia growing in front of it. In the dark, it was hard to spot unless you looked carefully.
What was this person doing?
She couldn't see his face clearly, but Liu Cuirong was sure he wasn't from Dashui Village...
Judging by his accent, he was from somewhere else.
Could he be here to steal pigs?
Seeing the shadow pacing outside the door, occasionally stamping his foot, Liu Cuirong picked up a stone and threw it.
With a dull thud, the stone hit the shadow directly on the forehead.
"Ah, ah..."
"Who, who is it?" the shadow cried out, clutching his forehead.
"Hehe!~" Liu Cuirong covered her mouth and giggled.
The shadow was terrified, fearing he would attract attention, so he took off running and quickly disappeared.
Liu Cuirong stood up, "Humph, you little thief, if I knew how to throw darts, I would have turned you into a hedgehog long ago. Shameless, daring to steal pigs, why don't you steal people?"
"What's that noise outside?" Fu Daqiang came out with a lantern.
"Oh, second sister-in-law, what are you standing here for?"
Fu Daqiang was startled...
Wouldn't this woman be unable to sleep without causing some trouble every day?
"Da Qiang, a thief just came by, trying to steal your wife, no, trying to steal your pigs!~"
Liu Cuirong gestured with her hands as she spoke, "I drove him away with a 'whoosh' of my meteor hammer. How will you thank me?"
Fu Daqiang: "..."
Is there something seriously wrong with you?
His wife, Suzhen, was so unattractive, who would dare to steal her?
Fu Daqiang had married her precisely because she looked safe...
"Did you see what he looked like?" Fu Daqiang asked, half-believing.
The Yun Wangcai family had just been dealt with by the authorities. At this critical juncture, who would dare to break the law and steal things!~
Liu Cuirong shook her head, "The other party was too well hidden, I couldn't see clearly. But I hit his forehead, and he probably has a bump this big."
Fu Daqiang: "..."
You're truly capable.
"Alright, I'll bring you two pieces of tofu tomorrow morning as a thank you gift!"
After speaking, Fu Daqiang yawned and went back inside to catch some sleep.
Liu Cuirong scoffed, "Stingy. Young Master Xiao always brings roasted chicken or pig trotters as gifts. Aren't you tired of eating tofu every day?"
She was almost sick of it...
Inside the house.
The family members were still discussing the restaurant.
"Dad, Mom, by the time I give birth, it will be almost winter, the slack farming season!~"
"I plan to go to the county town then to see if there are any suitable houses..."
Zhao Guihua smiled and explained, "Dad, Mom, don't worry too much. I'm not trying to split the family, but since there's no income in the winter, opening a restaurant can also earn some money."
"Jinshan and Jinhe are both studying now, and the family's burden is too heavy. I have this skill, and I shouldn't waste it, right?"
Old Man Yun had drunk a bit too much tonight, his face flushed.
He had no objections to Zhao Guihua opening a restaurant...
It mainly depended on what his wife thought.
Yun Daman tugged at his wife, "Guihua, how could you not tell me about such a big matter?"
"I heard opening a restaurant costs a lot of money. If you leave, who will take care of the child? Who will stay home to look after Mom and Dad and your sister?"
Rely on second sister-in-law?
Don't even dream about it...
She can't even figure herself out.
Zhao Guihua lowered her head, saying nothing.
"Eldest daughter-in-law, let's discuss this matter later. None of us have experience opening a restaurant. Even if we want to do it, we need to explore it in advance, not just jump into it, don't you think?" Madam Gu asked calmly.
The family had very little money...
After the house was built, there would be more expenses to buy things.
And after the autumn harvest, they had to prepare for the long winter.
Guihua was going to have a baby, and Cuirong was also going to have a baby.
But once they were born, they had to be raised, and everything would cost money.
"Mom, I have no objections!~" Zhao Guihua smiled slightly.
"Good, that's good!" Madam Gu nodded.
At this moment, a piercing cheer came from outside the door...