They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 47 hasn't even started yet.

"You—" Zhang realized she had been tricked and was furious and embarrassed: "We're not outsiders!"

"Then tell me how much silver your family has."

"dream!"

Stupid, so stupid it's beyond words.

Uncle Liang, unable to bear it any longer, scolded her, somewhat embarrassed and angry: "Shut up! Xu, are you determined to distance yourself from us? Don't ask us for help in the future."

Zhang smugly hummed, "Exactly!"

Startled by her husband's glare, she shrank back and pursed her lips tightly.

Xu Zhichun thought to herself, "Even if I beg you, you can't help me."

It's better to rely on yourself than on others; to forge iron, one must be strong oneself.

This principle has always held true throughout history.

But she can't say that right now.

Saying anything would only add fuel to the fire; they would likely become enraged, making the situation even more tense. There was no need for her to waste her time and energy getting entangled with them.

Xu Zhichun lowered his head and remained silent.

Uncle Liang finally felt a little better, and gave a cold laugh: "Think it over carefully yourself. Don't be so short-sighted. You need to broaden your horizons and think more about the future. Bring that potato thing over here, and we won't bother you anymore!"

Xu Zhichun entered the room, and before Zhang and Bai could follow, she came out with two bags, each weighing five jin, which she had prepared long ago.

Even with Bai's deep-seated cunning, he was somewhat annoyed: So this was someone guarding against them.

Bai was proud and would have preferred to leave without the five catties of potatoes, but she ultimately accepted them. Even Liang, the village head, had said they were good stuff, so why shouldn't she take them?
There's no need to go against good things.

Unable to resist, Zhang said to Xu Zhichun, "Hey, can you get me two sweet potatoes? I'll take them back and try them out."

Everyone in the village who tried it said it was incredibly delicious—soft, sweet, and fragrant. It wasn't just a snack; it was filling too. The heartfelt praise and exclamations they uttered made one's mouth water—but how could it be so unbelievable? It must be bragging!
Zhang really wanted to try it.

Although Bai didn't say it, he was just as curious and intrigued, so he couldn't help but prick up his ears to listen.

If Xu Zhichun had agreed to give it to Zhang, how could he not give it to her?

Xu Zhichun looked shocked, heartbroken, and incredulous: "Aunt, those were for breeding!"

You actually said you wanted to try it? Isn't that a waste of good food? Don't you have any conscience?
Zhang seemed to be some kind of unreasonable person, actually saying such things. Enraged, she retorted, "You're so stingy! Fine, don't give it to me then!"

It's definitely a scam!

Finally, Zhang and the others left, and things were finally peaceful again.

Liang Mingxuan said, "Sister-in-law, you don't need to think about the future or think too far ahead. I'll take care of things in the future. I won't let you down."

His sister-in-law is protecting him now, so he will naturally be able to protect her in the future.

Therefore, the eldest sister-in-law doesn't need to compromise for the sake of the long term or for the "what if" that may never happen.

Xu Zhichun felt a warmth in her heart, nodded gently, and said softly with a smile, "I know, I know, our Mingxuan is the best! But you don't need to feel too much pressure. Sister-in-law knows what's going on. Our village has the village head and the others. Uncle and Second Uncle can't do much."

If you retreat one step at a time, you will retreat one step at a time. If you refuse to retreat step by step, you will eventually turn against us. When that happens, won't all the retreats you made have been in vain?
It's better to block it at the source.

Xu Zhichun had a clear understanding of this matter, so he wouldn't make a mistake.

"Let's make dinner and eat, I'm hungry."

"Ah."

Steamed egg custard, stir-fried sliced ​​meat, and stir-fried cabbage with vinegar—the uncle and aunt didn't delay a thing. The food was served hot and fragrant, soothing their stomachs and making them feel much more comfortable.

"Sister-in-law."

As they approached their doorstep, Bai slowed her pace and called out to Zhang with a smile.

Zhang stopped in her tracks. "Hmm?"

Bai smiled, leaned closer and whispered, "I wonder if you've found a suitable husband for Xu, sister-in-law? Where is he from? Could you tell me?"

Zhang was taken aback. Ah, this—

To be honest, she's been so busy lately that she completely forgot about it; it's still far from being finalized.

Bai guessed seven or eight parts of what was going on from her reaction, and frowned in dissatisfaction: "Sister-in-law, haven't you found a suitable family yet? Then you'd better hurry up. The sooner the better. Look at that Xu, she's cunning and treacherous, not a peaceful person, and she knows how to curry favor with the village head. If we drag this out any longer, I'm afraid it will be difficult to succeed."

Zhang disagreed: "Isn't she doing all this just to live a better life? What could be better or more promising than remarrying? You don't need to worry about this; I know what I'm doing!"

You have no idea how many farts you can count!

By the time you realize it, it'll be too late.

Bai wanted to curse, but she couldn't; Zhang had to handle this matter.

"Sister-in-law, don't you want the sweet potatoes? This credit should rightfully belong to our Liang family, and the villagers should remember our kindness. Now it's all gone to her. Are you really willing to accept this, sister-in-law?"

Zhang gritted her teeth; of course she was unwilling to give up.

She dreamed of tasting sweet potatoes and seeing if they were as exaggerated as those lazy women said. But Xu Zhichun wouldn't even give her two.

mean!

"You're right, we should marry her off as soon as possible. The sooner the better. Then the sweet potatoes will be ours."

She can try as much as she wants.

Didn't the village head say that not a single sweet potato vine or potato is allowed to leave the village? Of course, Xu Shi couldn't take it with her when she remarried.

Bai rolled her eyes inwardly: All you know is eating, all you think about is this little bit of food.

“Sister-in-law is right, then I’ll wait for your good news.”

"Hmph, don't worry!"

Bai was still a little uneasy, but she couldn't make it too obvious, so she just smiled and left.

When Zhang returned home, her daughter-in-law, Mao, had already prepared dinner.

But looking at the potatoes she had just received, she wanted to taste them.

Even if we don't have sweet potatoes, potatoes will do.

She felt restless and anxious if she didn't taste it.

I heard that potatoes can be eaten as a meal or used in cooking, so I peeled them, cut them into small pieces, and boiled them.

Fearing it wasn't cooked through, I added a large ladle of water and boiled it until it was mushy.

But potatoes are such a wonderful thing; even when they're cooked until they're mushy, they're still delicious.

The whole family's taste buds have been conquered by potatoes.

"This is so delicious! If potatoes are this good, I can't even imagine how delicious sweet potatoes must be!"

"Mom, let's make these potatoes again tomorrow, I haven't had enough yet."

"Me too, I still want to eat."

Zhang and Uncle Liang were already feeling sorry for him.

"What are you eating! This is for breeding! If you eat it all, what will you eat next? If I had known it would taste this good, I shouldn't have cooked it."

Zhang felt extremely distressed. Even if she were to cook, she would only cook one for her and her husband to share.

Mao and the others were disappointed and felt extremely regretful.

The next day, Mao secretly went to Xu Zhichun's house to ask her for some more. Just as she was asking, Zeng Xiaoyan and her husband happened to arrive. Upon hearing this, Zeng Xiaoyan scolded her without saying a word: Her father-in-law said that no one was allowed to bother Sister-in-law Zhichun with this matter anymore. Did her family not respect her father-in-law or what?
Frightened, Mao slunk away.

Zhang had originally planned to ask, but now she couldn't. Otherwise, that old man Liang, the village head, would definitely turn on her and start cursing.

Enraged, Zhang scolded Mao: "She's so eager!"

(End of this chapter)