Chapter 75 Learning
The Xu family members all doted on Xu Qingmeng. Even with this eldest sister-in-law, Gu Yunyi could see how much she loved her younger sister-in-law.

Although Xu Yongfu will not blame Xun Ge for his injury at present, he is very thoughtful.

Although the doctor said it wouldn't affect anything, it was still an arm injury. He didn't want his daughter to be blamed by her older brother and sister-in-law if anything happened in the future.

After he finished speaking, the atmosphere remained somewhat heavy. Xu Erge looked around and tried to lighten the mood by saying, "Wow, this smells really good! Little sister's cooking skills are getting better and better. Is this ready to eat?"

Xu Yongfu glared at him, annoyed: "All you do is eat all day long, what a useless person you are."

Brother Xu chuckled and didn't argue.

Xu Qingmeng was preparing the last few dishes.

Third Sister-in-law is finally back. She must have run all the way back, because there were fine beads of sweat on her forehead when she entered the yard.

"My little sister is back with her husband. Oh, I'm so sorry, I was out shopping and lost track of time. I didn't realize I'd wandered off quite a distance, and I only heard you and Yunyi were here around noon." Li Xiufang was short and had yellowish skin, but she was dressed neatly and efficiently.

Seeing that Xu Qingmeng was still cooking, she stepped forward to take over, saying, "Little sister, let me do it. You go inside and rest for a while."

"Third Sister-in-law, I can do it. It'll be done in a minute. You don't need to lift a finger. Go and rest for a while. It's not a short journey. Look at you, all sweaty. Go wash your face. I'm almost done."

Li Xiufang touched her head and realized it was true. She quickly went to wash her face.

Xu Yongfu had already called Wang Cuiqin, the eldest sister-in-law of the Xu family, away. Not long after, when she returned to the kitchen, her eyes were already red.

Xu Qingmeng pursed her lips, clearly indicating that Gu Yunyi had already told everyone about Xun Ge'er. Earlier, Xu Qingmeng had thought she would tell them herself, but Gu Yunyi was worried that it would put her in a difficult position. Seeing her sister-in-law like this, she didn't know how to comfort her for a moment.

Expressing apologies seems particularly meaningless in the face of established facts. After all, Xun Ge'er is Wang Cuiqin's eldest son, and she knows that her sister-in-law has actually raised her like a daughter. But at this time, a perfunctory apology is of no use at all.

She had no choice but to tell Wang Cuiqin about the plan she had previously discussed with Gu Yunyi regarding finding a way out for the boy in the future, so that she could feel more at ease.

Wang Cuiqin wiped her eyes, her eyes red as she smiled and said, "Yunyi has already told me that it's a blessing that his life isn't in danger. Besides, the doctor said that he might be fine. Moreover, if it weren't for your kindness as his aunt, he might still be farming in this village like your older brother."

"Being able to learn a skill these days is already a blessing, but... I haven't seen anyone here, and I'm a little worried."

“Sister-in-law, why don’t you come back with us tonight? Xun’er must miss you too,” Xu Qingmeng said.

Wang Cuiqin said with a smile, "That kid won't miss me at all. He might even tell you not to tell me, so I won't nag him."

Xu Qingmeng: No one knows a son better than his mother. Indeed, mothers understand their sons best. That's the truth.

Third Sister-in-law Li Xiufang also came over. She already knew about it, but she didn't know how to comfort her.

After Wang Cuiqin, the eldest sister-in-law, calmed herself down, the three of them brought the food over. Everything was fine now. This was the first time her brother-in-law had visited, so they couldn't be too impolite. They had to make sure he ate a good meal.

Faced with the delicious food that looked and smelled wonderful, the children ate with their mouths full of oil, but the adults didn't have much of an appetite.

Of course, this doesn't include my second sister-in-law, Liu Chunhua, who ate with great relish.

After the meal, Xu Qingmeng and Gu Yunyi prepared to leave. Xu Qingmeng's earlier suggestion had persuaded Wang Cuiqin, so Wang Cuiqin decided to go to the prefectural city with Xu Qingmeng.

Before leaving, he carefully instructed his third sister-in-law, Li Xiufang, on all matters concerning the household and the outside world.

After all, she's gone, and Li Xiufang has to take care of all the big and small things at home. Xinwan is still young, and Wang Cuiqin doesn't feel comfortable leaving her in that situation. It's impossible to rely on the second son's family. It's good enough if she doesn't cause you any trouble.

As the carriage departed, Baoli from the second wife's family ran out. Her round eyes were particularly endearing, but the words she uttered were not pleasant to hear.

He said to the man sitting on the cart shaft, "Uncle, can I come with you to the county town? I can work, I'll do anything."

Gu Yunyi said, "Your sister and cousin are helping out at home, so there's no need for any help right now."

Just as Xu Qingmeng felt that Gu Yunyi's words were a bit harsh, she heard Baoli say, "My cousin is injured, so he definitely can't work. But I'm different; I can."

"Baoli, if you dare to spout nonsense again, I'll tear your mouth apart!" Wang Cuiqin shouted from inside the carriage.

Baoli shuddered, then forced a smile and said, "Auntie, am I not telling the truth? Besides, I was discussing it with my uncle, it's none of your business!"

"Uncle, what do you think?" she asked, turning to Gu Yunyi.

Gu Yunyi remained expressionless, not even glancing at him again, and shouted, "Giddy up!"

The carriage turned and left, kicking up a cloud of sand that flew all over Baoli's face, making him sit on the ground and cry loudly.

Xu Qingmeng, still in the carriage, had not yet recovered from her shock.

The original owner's impression of Baoli was not like this. He was chubby and very cute. The little guy only cared about having good food and didn't care about anything else.

How did she become like this after getting married, not unlike her second sister-in-law?

Looking back now, Xinting's decisive, straightforward, and quiet nature was truly admirable.

Seeing her astonished expression, Wang Cuiqin knew she didn't understand, so she said, "This child was quite well-behaved when he was little, but since you left and your second brother doesn't care, your second sister-in-law has taught him to be more and more unruly, lazy and greedy. It must be your second sister-in-law who instigated him to come here."

Wang Cuiqin was furious. The doctor said her son was fine, but now that her sister-in-law had found a way out for Xun Ge'er, she started arguing. She didn't even look at how old Baoli was and what he could do.
In the past, when Xu Qingmeng was around, his second sister-in-law Liu Chunhua didn't dare to be too presumptuous. Now she's becoming more and more shameless. If this continues, she'll eventually wear down the brotherly bond.

Xu Qing dreamed that next time she would definitely suggest to Xu Yongfu that he divide the family property as soon as possible.

The group returned to the county town in the evening.

Madam He was already waiting. When she saw that Sister-in-law Wang Cuiqin from the Xu family had arrived, she quickly and warmly welcomed her in to see Changxun.

Xu's eldest sister-in-law, Wang Cuiqin, was very worried and naturally had no time to pay attention to anything else. She followed He Shi straight inside.

Xinting came over quietly and said, "Boss Shen came by this morning, but he went back when he heard you weren't here, Aunt. Grandma He sent someone over to say that the front hall needs to be renovated tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)

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