novelraw Chapter 422 - 14: Aunt, Take Me Along_3
Chapter 422 - 14: Aunt, Take Me Along_3
Chapter 422: Chapter 14: Aunt, Take Me Along_3
Chu River was puzzled: "Having a good temper yet always getting angry... sigh, such a small mind and such a timid personality."
She was just telling it like it is—if you love getting angry, then your temper can’t possibly be good. If you’re saying that, then surely you’re too timid, afraid to confront others, and would only get mad at yourself secretly.
This Shi Suifeng’s mom is not quite up to the mark!
Seems like she has no fighting spirit.
The eldest sister-in-law was also left speechless.
As expected, Zhao Xiuhua was furious inside—these two daughters-in-law are useless when it matters, it’s just too frustrating.
So she cheerfully moved a stool and sat next to Chu River. Seeing her still wearing tattered clothes gave Zhao Xiuhua peace of mind about the 50 yuan, and her smile deepened:
"Barely after you got married, Little Three left, and I can’t let you suffer—how about this, from now on, your eldest and second sisters-in-law will do the cooking, laundry, and cleaning a bit more for now."
"In two or three days, once you’ve settled in, you can start doing some work."
...
Chu River thoughtfully thanked her: "Thanks, Mom—but how do we divide the chores in our family? Eldest sister-in-law does the laundry, second sister-in-law cooks, big brother does the cleaning, and second brother tends the garden?"
"Is that how it is?"
Is that how it is?
Zhao Xiuhua’s smile froze on her face.
"What are you saying?" She rebuked: "Your Old Chu Family really doesn’t teach kids properly—a grown man works all day, how can they come home to do chores too?"
"You," the newly appointed mother-in-law earnestly advised, "better not say that outside, or you’ll become a laughing stock."
Chu River nodded: "Got it, big brother and second brother do nothing at home, they’re freeloaders."
"Why can’t you understand?" Zhao Xiuhua was displeased: "Your big brother and second brother work really hard."
Chu River, however, replied as if it were obvious: "But the elder and second sisters-in-law do plenty every day too, and they have to have children... If men don’t have kids, shouldn’t they at least be a bit more diligent? How clueless can they be?"
Zhao Xiuhua: ...
Now she realized, this girl seemed straightforward, but was deliberately nitpicking!
Well, can Old Chu Family produce any good stems?
...
Given the situation, Zhao Xiuhua dropped the pretenses and directly said, "In our Shi Family, the rule is—no private funds unless the family’s split."
"Today Little Three left with 50 yuan and some tickets, now then, since there’s anything left, let Mom keep it safe for you."
"After all, you married in, and didn’t even get presentable clothes from your parental home; it shows my 200 yuan was wasted."
Chu River blinked: "Mom, what are you saying? 50 yuan isn’t enough for a meal at a state-operated restaurant for me—oh right, I had a meal at noon, and the 50 yuan is all gone!"
"Speaking of which, it’s still because Mom is too stingy. Marrying off a son and only willing to give 50, I almost couldn’t eat my fill."
She spoke righteously, as if it was all true, while Zhao Xiuhua was already agitated, nearly tipping over backward—she didn’t believe a young girl could spend 50 on a meal.
Just thought, this must be an excuse to avoid handing over the money!
Humph!
Trying to duel with her, still too naïve!
"Since that’s the case," Zhao Xiuhua forced a stiff smile, "Mom won’t push you, keep your money for meals then."
"Though we married you in, your rations haven’t been transferred over, and there’s no extra food at the moment."
Nowadays, everyone’s rations are distributed by the team at the end of the year.
She spoke warmly: "Little He, you’ll just have to endure a little for a while."
...
Chu River was indeed quite obedient: "Alright, Mom, you all eat, don’t worry about me."
Still stubborn!
Clearly hasn’t been hungry enough!
Zhao Xiuhua snorted coldly, turned directly, and scolded the two daughters-in-law: "Why aren’t you making dinner, waiting for me to serve you?"
The eldest daughter-in-law replied directly: "Mom, you haven’t taken out the grain for dinner yet!"
Indeed, Zhao Xiuhua was adept at managing the household; to prevent the daughters-in-law from sneaking extra meals, even to cook a bowl of porridge, she kept the key to unlock her room’s cabinet...
But Chu River smiled contentedly.
——These days, a cabinet with a lock definitely means valuable goods are inside.
The two daughters-in-law moved quickly, in less than half an hour, the porridge was cooked, the multi-grain flatbread was baked, and two leftovers were heated up, the fresh-looking green leaves had turned into a pile of mushy yellow.
When everyone sat down at the table, there was one bread for each person, same for both men and women, big for men and small for women.
The two kids who had returned from collecting pigweed also received one portion each.
Porridge was one bowl per person.
Only Chu River had a stool reserved, but in front of it there was nothing.
Chu River wasn’t bothered at all, seeing everyone seated, she turned and came out of the room, with two large white steamed buns in her hands.