1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 311 Did I mean that?
Xia Qiu handed over the cloth bag in her hand: "Chu Xue went to a lot of trouble to find someone to exchange some red dates for me to nourish my body. I was just about to put them in the cupboard."

Qiu Shaofeng glanced outside and said, "I'll take over. You sit down."

It's not that he's stingy, it's just that this stuff is a rare commodity this month, and if the couple next door finds out, they'll probably come looking for it.

I couldn't get these nice things for my wife myself, but my sister-in-law went to great lengths to prepare them for me, so I can't let them go to someone else.

After putting the red dates away, he noticed the other things on the table. Actually, he wanted to say that there were cucumbers and tomatoes growing in the family's private plot, and it must have been tiring to carry them all the way from the other side of the mountain. He wanted to tell her not to bring them next time, but he was afraid that his sister-in-law would misunderstand, so he swallowed his words.

Xia Qiu saw him staring at the cucumbers and tomatoes and said, "Try them, the cucumbers from my house are delicious."

He took one and handed it over, saying, "They're all washed."

Qiu Shaofeng took it with amusement: "They're all cucumbers, they all taste the same."

But after taking a bite of the cucumber, he realized his wife was right. This cucumber was indeed much tastier than the ones from their own garden. He looked at the cucumber in his hand and exclaimed, "It really is! This is so delicious!"

Chu Xue mumbled, "It might be related to the well we dug at home; the vegetables grown there taste pretty good."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Shaofeng automatically imagined, "It's possible that the well is connected to the spring on the mountain."

Xia Qiu thought of what his father-in-law had just called him over: "What did Father want to talk to you about?"

Qiu Shaofeng coughed lightly and recounted the story of the family division: "That's how it is."

Xia Qiu glanced at her younger sister before frowning and asking, "So that means we'll have to figure out how to host the banquet the day after tomorrow ourselves?"

Qiu Shaofeng nodded and said, "Yes."

Fearing that Xia Qiu would be unhappy, Qiu Shaofeng quickly explained, "Don't worry, Dad said he will find a way, and you won't lack nutrition after the family splits up."

Xia Qiu glared at him: "Did I mean that?"

When her father was injured, her sister and she had to borrow money from others. Even if people were willing to lend it to them, the feeling of having to be mindful of their attitude was truly unpleasant. Thinking of the dowry that Chu Xue had secretly given her, she couldn't help but look at Chu Xue.

Chu Xue is a very sensitive person. After all, she had just heard what her brother-in-law said, and she understood all too well what her sister's eyes meant.

Since the money was given to my sister, how she uses it is her business. It would also be a good thing to use that fifty yuan to test my father-in-law's character. It might also be a good thing to let everyone know that we have some hidden treasures.

Seeing that her sister was still staring at her, she nodded slightly.

Knowing that her sister had something to do later, she didn't stay any longer, since this was a matter for the Qiu family, and it wasn't appropriate for her to be there.

Qiu's mother had probably just finished her work and, upon learning that Chuxue had arrived, quickly came over to the room, saying, "Chuxue, I'm so sorry to have made you laugh."

Chu Xue stood up with a smile: "Auntie is joking. Every family has its own problems."

At this moment, Qiu's mother also saw the things on the table: "Oh dear, you've brought food to your sister again?"

Chu Xue smiled and said, "It's because my mom was thinking about my sister. The cucumbers and tomatoes at home are growing well this year, and the melons are ready to eat, so she asked me to bring some over."

Mother Qiu knew that her in-laws were worried that with so many people in the Qiu family, they might not be able to eat all the cucumbers and tomatoes from their private plot in the summer and autumn, so she sent some over: "Thank you for your trouble, in-laws."

Chu Xue looked at Xia Qiu's belly and said, "What mother doesn't worry about her own child? It's all for my sister and the baby in her belly. We're all family, so let's not be so formal."

Upon hearing this, Qiu's mother looked at her eldest daughter-in-law with even gentler eyes. In any case, the marriage was now considered a done deal.

Chu Xue noticed it was getting late: "Auntie, I have to go back to work. I've delivered the things, so I should leave now."

Mrs. Qiu wanted to keep them here, but the situation at home was indeed inconvenient, so she said frankly, "You must come early the day after tomorrow, I won't keep you any longer."

(End of this chapter)