Liu Fang and Chu Dongsheng were exhausted after a day's work, but when they got home, they had a meal of chicken stewed with mushrooms. Chu Xiang kept putting food into their bowls. They were so happy that they could not close their mouths. They thought that Chu Xiang was too considerate.
Yao Xue could not hold back the smile on her face. She had her eyes on several pieces of meat, but every time she reached out her chopsticks, Chu Xiang would cut her off. The meat she wanted to eat was either given to Liu Fang or Chu Dongsheng. Most importantly, the mother and son would also give delicious food like chicken drumsticks and chicken wings to Chu Xiang. The rest of the food she could eat were chicken breasts and chicken feet. She did not like to eat any of them!
Yao Xue almost suspected that Chu Xiang did it on purpose. However, when she looked at Chu Xiang, she felt that Chu Xiang was still the same. She had not changed at all. She just knew how to flatter her family. Once she did that, she would not have to do anything.
Yao Xue despised Chu Xiang in her heart, but she was even angrier. Why didn't she have the chance to catch a wild chicken? If she had caught it, she would have gotten one of the chicken drumsticks.
Chu Xiang felt her resentment and even gave her two chicken feet. She smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, I've seen you staring at these chicken feet a few times. If you want to eat them, just take them. We're at home. Don't be so polite. Brother, you should also persuade sister-in-law to eat both of these. Don't be shy. "
Yao Xue looked at the chicken feet in her bowl and her body stiffened. Not only did she not want to eat them, but she was also afraid! She was afraid of chicken heads and chicken feet. She pushed the bowl to the side almost immediately and said in a stiff voice, "I don't want to eat this! Brother Dongsheng … "
Chu Xiang interrupted her in surprise. "Sister-in-law, are you angry with me? It has nothing to do with you that I fell into the river. I don't blame you at all. I like you as my biological sister. Please don't be estranged from me. "
Chu Dongsheng frowned and said, "Yao Xue, what are you doing? Chicken feet are delicious. Usually, Xiang Xiang and I would have one each. Even our mother couldn't bear to eat them. Today, Xiang Xiang gave them all to you. Why are you slapping her face like this? "
Yao Xue hurriedly waved her hands. "No, no, no. I'm just afraid of chicken feet. I don't dare to eat them, really. I'll eat something else. I love chicken breast. If you don't believe me, I'll eat this. I really don't mean anything else. "
Yao Xue quickly picked up a piece of chicken breast and put it into her mouth. Then, she pushed the bowl forward. Liu Fang snorted. "If she doesn't want to eat, then you two will."
Liu Fang decided to give the chicken feet to Chu Dongsheng and Chu Xiang. She looked at Yao Xue with a questioning gaze. She always suspected that this daughter-in-law of hers was up to no good and was bullying her daughter, but she couldn't find any fault with it. Otherwise, let's see how she would deal with her!
Chu Xiang winked at Chu Dongsheng. "Brother, didn't you hear that sister-in-law likes chicken breast? There are a few pieces. Give them to her. "
Chu Dongsheng naturally agreed. He even smiled and said to Yao Xue, "Sister, you dote on sister-in-law. As time passes, you'll know that the most considerate person in our family is Xiang Xiang. She can think of anything and is very caring. Don't you think she misses you the most and treats you the best? "
Yao Xue forced herself to nod and smile. "Of course Xiang Xiang is the best." She suddenly had an idea and smiled. "Xiang Xiang used to be very popular in our school. I've heard of her even though we weren't in the same class."
"What? You've heard of Xiang Xiang? What about others? Tell me about them. "Liu Fang was interested. She wanted to know what her daughter was like in school.
Yao Xue smiled more naturally. "Of course it's Xiang Xiang. She's good-looking and gentle. I even secretly asked around if she had a boyfriend. Our Xiang Xiang is so good. Of course, we have to find a good man for her. The best is someone like Brother Dongsheng. He's responsible and capable. He can protect and dote on Xiang Xiang for the rest of her life. "
Liu Fang and Chu Xiang liked hearing this. However, Chu Xiang said, "Sister-in-law, do you have any relatives or friends that you want to introduce to me? Please don't! I still want to spend more time at home with Mom and Big Brother. How long will it take for me to come home after I get married? Sister-in-law, look at you. You don't usually come home after you get married. I won't do it. I can't bear to. "
Yao Xue's smile froze again. What did she mean? Chu Xiang couldn't bear to. So, she didn't come home because she was unfilial? She forced herself to continue. "Mom, Xiang Xiang is still a child."
Liu Fang nodded. "Isn't she just a child? There's no hurry. "
"Yes, there's no hurry." Chu Dongsheng ate two mouthfuls of rice and said, "Xiang Xiang graduated from high school. She's fair and clean. She should marry a city man and find a job. She can't marry into the army to earn work points and take care of the house. It's too tiring. Our Xiang Xiang is worthy of a city man. "
Yao Xue lowered her head. This time, she couldn't smile anymore. She married Chu Dongsheng so that she could earn work points and take care of the house. Chu Xiang was worthy of a city man, but she wasn't? Who was she mocking? She knew that she wouldn't hear anything good from her mother-in-law. She hated the fact that the man beside her couldn't tell whether it was good or bad. He even agreed with her.
Chu Xiang glanced at her. After eating, she rested her chin on her hand and said to Chu Dongsheng, "Brother, I really don't want to leave you guys. If you don't go to the city, I won't go either. Actually, I haven't done much farm work. I'm quite interested in it. Brother, can you teach me when you have time? "
Chu Dongsheng agreed without hesitation. "Okay, we have some treasures in the backyard. You can do whatever you want. I'll teach you."
It was as if he was coaxing a child. Chu Xiang guessed that he probably thought that she was too bored to do farm work. After all, only people who had never done farm work would say such things. Chu Xiang really hadn't done any farm work.
Yao Xue was even more indignant. She was the same age as Chu Xiang. They were both beautiful and had studied in high school. She had been compared to them since they were young. She couldn't understand why Chu Xiang was so lucky. She was lazy and didn't work. A few nice words were more effective than others. She wanted to go to the county to buy a piece of cloth, but Chu Dongsheng didn't accompany her. He actually agreed to "play house" with Chu Xiang to take care of the treasures. She was so angry!
However, Yao Xue felt that she was a little anxious. She made Liu Fang and Chu Dongsheng a little unhappy, so she kept a low profile. Seeing this, Chu Xiang ignored her. When she was free, she asked Chu Dongsheng to go to the backyard to plant vegetables.
Chu Dongsheng taught her how to plow the fields, sow the seeds, and water the plants. In fact, the original owner had learned them before. It was just that her family didn't allow her to do these, so she was not very skilled in this aspect. When it came to Chu Xiang, she saw Chu Dongsheng demonstrate it once. She tried it twice and learned it.
Chu Dongsheng didn't take it seriously. He smiled and praised, "Xiang Xiang, you're good. You learn everything quickly. No wonder your grades are so good. Your brother can't do it. I can't fall asleep in class. "
Chu Xiang found it funny and said, "Brother, why are you so good at talking? Since I'm so good at it, then teach me how to take care of the crops in the field. I also want to know how to graze the cows. Brother, can you take me to see it? "
Chu Dongsheng was a little embarrassed. "Xiang Xiang, there's nothing fun about that. It's sunny outside. You'll get tanned in an hour in the field. The cows are also smelly and love to attract flies. It's not fun."
Chu Xiang looked at him with a disappointed expression. "Brother, I'll stay at home. Someone will say that I'm lazy. I don't want to hear it. Take me to see it. Besides, I'm really interested. I'm not fooling around. "
Chu Dongsheng hesitated for a moment. It was rare for his sister to ask him, so he agreed. Although Liu Fang didn't want her daughter to be exposed to the wind and sun outside, she thought more about it because Yao Xue mentioned Chu Xiang's marriage at the dinner table. Now that Chu Xiang had finished her studies and couldn't go to college, it was time for her to get married and look for a job.
However, it was not so easy to find a job. If it was really possible to find one, Chu Dongsheng would have gone two years ago. Therefore, it was best to find Chu Xiang a good husband who was simple and doted on her. At least, Chu Xiang had to have a good reputation. Didn't she like Yao Xue because of her reputation? A good reputation was still very important. It was time to let Chu Xiang go out more.
Liu Fang was busy the whole night. She changed a piece of clothing for Chu Xiang to wear and asked Chu Dongsheng to weave a big straw hat. The next day, when Chu Xiang went to work, she dressed her up fully. Chu Xiang didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Mom, it's okay to get tanned. If I don't get tanned, I'll look healthy."
Liu Fang hurriedly shook her head. "No, no. You're a beautiful girl. How can you look good if you get tanned? You look so good with your fair and clean skin. Don't get tanned. " She thought in her heart that appearance was also important when it came to choosing a person. Her daughter looked so lovable. She couldn't get tanned just by standing there.
Chu Xiang didn't know that her mother was thinking about her marriage. She dressed herself up obediently and followed them. She was familiar with this. In her previous life, she was also fully dressed. The people around her were more nervous than her. She was used to their concern.
The villagers who were also going to work were a little surprised when they saw Chu Xiang. A woman who was close to Liu Fang teased her. "Sister Liu, you're finally willing to let your daughter out to meet people? I thought you were going to hide for a long time. "
Another woman laughed. "One look at Chu Xiang's outfit and I know it was done by Sister Liu. Sister Liu dotes on her the most in our brigade. Chu Xiang also has to work today? It's tiring work. I'm afraid your hand will be hurt easily when you hold the pen. "
Chu Xiang smiled obediently. "It's okay. Everyone has been through this. It's glorious to work. I've been learning this kind of work. I don't want to go to school now. I just want to help my family and not let my mother and brother work so hard. Studying should be of some use. Otherwise, I've studied for so many years for nothing. "
"You're right! Sister Liu, look at your daughter's awareness. Working is glorious. Educated people are indeed different. No matter how you look at it, she's rare. She might even be better at farming than us. Hey, Sister Liu, let's talk about letting your daughter be my goddaughter. I'll definitely dote on her as much as you do. "
Liu Fang laughed and scolded, "Go away! Otherwise, I won't bring my daughter out. I'm afraid you'll snatch her away from me. "
The group laughed and went into the forest. Yao Xue lowered her head and followed Chu Dongsheng without saying anything. She was waiting. She was waiting to see Chu Xiang make a fool of herself in the field later. The villagers were just joking around for Liu Fang's sake. With Chu Xiang's weak appearance, she would only cause trouble if she went into the forest. When the time came, the villagers would not be talking about her.
When they reached the top of the forest, Chu Xiang looked at the crops that were growing well. She wondered what was the difference between these crops and medicinal herbs. She knew how to take care of medicinal herbs, so she should be able to take care of crops, right?
Chu Dongsheng looked at her hesitantly and said, "There are insects in here. If you're not used to it, you can wait at the side."
Chu Xiang laughed. "Brother, just do what you usually do. I'll learn from you. Don't worry. "
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