Forced to marry a disabled man in the countryside? I'll repay you tenfold!

Grandma Sun snorted coldly, "Fine, you don't have to go back. Just give me your salary. Your husband has lost weight this month; he needs some meat to nourish himself. Besides, we need to save the money for building the house; there will be many expenses in the future!"

Chen Xiuer finally understood—these two men had come to collect their money. Her hesitation vanished completely, and she sneered, "After all this time, you're still after my meager salary? I earned this money myself, why should I give it to you? I won't pay a single penny!"

Zhao Shupi frowned. He felt that Chen Xiuer had become more independent and less obedient after working outside for a month. "Xiuer, before, when our family earned work points and received money, didn't we always give it to Mom to manage? Why is it that now..."

Grandma Sun simply plopped down on the ground, slapped her thigh, and wailed, "Oh dear! Everyone come and judge this!" Her shout attracted the attention of six or seven households working nearby, who all peeked into the house.

"My daughter-in-law doesn't hand over her salary; she's trying to rebel! I've worked hard all my life to raise my son, helped him get married, and now that I'm old, my eyesight is failing, and my mind isn't what it used to be, and I'm supposed to be bullied like this..."

Su Wanqing secretly shook her head: It's like a knife scratching your butt, what an eye-opener.

The onlookers started discussing among themselves:

"What money do children need? In our family, we hand over half of our money!"

"That's not necessarily true. We live in a new society now; once you're married, you can manage your own money..."

Seeing that things were about to get chaotic, Su Wanqing cleared her throat: "Alright, everyone, quiet down. Grandma Sun, since you've asked us to judge this, then I'll say a few words—you said you're old, your eyesight is failing, and your mind isn't as sharp as it used to be. In that case, don't worry about it anymore. The old saying goes that men are in charge of external affairs and women are in charge of internal affairs. Men earn work points outside, and women manage the household expenses. So, from now on, let Xiuer manage your money. Xiuer is very good at managing the accounts here. With her in charge, you can relax and enjoy your retirement!"

Su Wanqing's words left Granny Sun and Zhao Shupi speechless. They never expected Su Wanqing to be so rebellious and shameless as to say such things.

However, due to her status, Granny Sun dared not make a scene. She was still hoping that Su Wanqing could save her life when she fell ill. Zhao Shupi, on the other hand, was used to being a chauvinist and had to refute her words.

"Dr. Su, I disagree with what you're saying. What family with living parents would hand over all their money to their daughter-in-law to manage? This money is earned by the man through hard work, why should it all be given to the woman to manage? What if the woman spends it all recklessly? What if the woman spends all the money?"

Just as Su Wanqing was about to speak, a deep, steady voice came from outside the crowd:

"I don't care about other people's money, but my wife, Comrade Su Wanqing, has always been in charge of managing our money."

Everyone turned around in unison—Zhou Yanshen had arrived unnoticed and was striding in. Once he stopped, his voice was clear and strong:

"Whether I was in the army before going to the countryside or here after, I entrusted Wanqing with all my salary, subsidies, and receipts. A family is like a small unit, and the woman is the 'purchasing agent' and 'logistics minister' of the family—everything from firewood and rice to clothing and other necessities must be carefully calculated. Only when money is in the hands of someone who knows how to manage a household can the family have a brighter future."

A collective gasp filled the air around them.

"Wow, Zhou Yanshen is such a capable person, he lets his wife manage all his money?"

"I thought it was his mother who was in charge..."

"No wonder that couple is living such a prosperous life. Listen to what Comrade Zhou said; he makes perfect sense!"

After Zhou Yanshen finished speaking, he walked straight to Su Wanqing's side and stood there. He was always serious about protecting his wife.

Su Wanqing looked up at him, her eyes smiling, "Yan Shen, what brings you here? Weren't you going to find Captain Zhang to haul bricks?"

Zhou Yanshen's expression remained unchanged: "The bricks are back, but I suddenly realized I don't have any money on me—I came to ask you for a hundred yuan." It turned out that he had already used up all his pocket money, and when the person delivered the bricks and asked to pay today, he suddenly remembered that all his money was with his wife.

He came to ask for money so openly, right in front of everyone, with a look of self-righteousness that "my wife manages the money in my family," and even... a hint of pride.

Su Wanqing quickly took out a handkerchief from her pocket, and from the handkerchief, she took out ten ten-yuan bills and handed them over. Since her space was upgraded and she no longer lacked storage space, she was afraid of losing her money if she kept it on her person, so she naturally kept it in her space. At this moment, she pretended to take it out of her pocket.

Zhou Yanshen took the money, and the onlookers began to murmur again:

"Oh, it seems it's true..."

"Dr. Su is really capable."

"You men should all learn from him. Even someone as capable as Zhou Yanshen hands over his money to his wife to manage!"

Zhou Yanshen ignored the discussions and stood quietly beside Su Wanqing, his gaze fixed on Zhao Shupi's face—his eyes clearly asking: What about you? Will you pay your family's money or not?

He was tall with a straight back, and his mere presence exuded an indescribable sense of authority.

Seeing that the tide had turned completely, Zhao Shupi knew he wouldn't get the money today. If he kept talking, he might really have to "hand over" all the family's money. He quickly tugged at Granny Sun's sleeve: "Xiuer, you...you just focus on your work. The money...if you want to manage it, you can manage it for now."

Grandma Sun hurriedly added, "There's no extra money at home! You can't have any money if you want! I'm telling you, keep this money here for now, but don't spend it recklessly!" The mother and son, as if afraid of being caught, turned around and slipped away.

The onlookers, seeing that there was no more excitement, gradually dispersed.

Zhou Yanshen then said in a low voice, "Captain Zhang is still waiting at his doorstep to collect the money. The bricks have been brought back, and I plan to start building the wall today."

Su Wanqing smiled and nodded, "Okay, go ahead. I'll cook you something delicious tonight."

"Um."

The cultivation room finally quieted down. Chen Xiuer plopped down on a stool and let out a long sigh of relief: "Dr. Su, thank you... for getting me out of that predicament again."

Su Wanqing: "We can help you once or twice, but not three or four times. You have to be able to stand on your own two feet."

Su Wanqing gently shook her head: "We can help you once or twice, but not for a lifetime. In the end, you have to be able to stand on your own two feet."

Chen Xiuer bit her lip, then suddenly looked up: "Dr. Su... I want a divorce. But I'm scared. What if they take Nannan away?" Nannan is her life. If she really gets a divorce, how can the child rightfully stay with her?

Su Wanqing hesitated for a moment, calculating the time in her mind: "Wait a little longer. Divorce now will be detrimental to your chances of getting custody. First, focus on securing your job, achieve results, and let the troupe and even the county know about your abilities. Only when you are financially independent will you have more say. When the time is right, even if it really comes to the commune or the court, you will have the confidence to fight for custody."