stingy landlady

Chapter 116 Being Remembered Among the Grass and Trees (1)

The third son, Wang Yifei, only borrowed a carriage from the carriage company for one day. After the banquet, he returned to town with Qian Shi.

During the meal, the couple didn't hear anyone mention that the old man's family grew wheat, so they didn't expect that the old man had grown an extra season's worth!

On the carriage, he complained to Qian:

"If I had known that my elder brother would build such a nice courtyard, I should have come back and stayed overnight yesterday! My elder brother's life is getting better and better! He has made many important friends. I should have come back earlier today!"

Otherwise, I should have taken two days off, stayed one night, and asked around about how my brother makes money! I shouldn't have listened to you! I rushed back without figuring anything out, and then rushed back again! She's just a woman after all—long hair, short on brains!

Qian curled her lip and said:

"I heard from my sister-in-law today that they opened a fast food shop near the entrance of Xing'an Academy! Let's go check it out when they open tomorrow or the day after! If it's so profitable, let's open one too!"

"Did you ask your sister-in-law? She's not hiding things from you like she used to?"

"Hmm! She's just a country girl who never leaves the house, what does she know! I just praised her a few times and she was completely flustered! She'll spill everything!"

Wang Yifei was happy:

"My wife's insightful opinion is truly remarkable! She's amazing! My brother is capable, but my sister-in-law is incompetent!"

The old man was especially happy today! His son had built a big house, and everyone in the village looked at him with new respect! Those old buddies who used to love to brag were now fawning over him and flattering him!

The old man had obviously drunk a bit too much! As soon as he got home, he called out loudly to the old lady.

"Old woman! You gave me a fine son! Even the village chief praised him today! Not to mention, several distinguished guests came! We're really making a name for ourselves! I'm so happy! I'm so happy today!"

Old woman! Look at my clothes, they're made of silk! Feel them, they're so smooth and soft, I'm afraid I'll scratch them with my clumsy hands and feet!

Haha! Hahaha!

The old lady was furious.

"Drink, drink, drink! I'll drink you to death! You can't see anything but drinking! Those girls from Dazhu's family treat you like a treasure, buying you clothes!"

Those who treat me like a grandmother are nothing but weeds! I almost couldn't even get through the front door to eat a meal!

The old man chuckled dryly:

"Hehe! Isn't this what I earned driving the carriage for Dazhu? Her granddaughter is willing to show filial piety to this old man, how could I refuse?"

I told you to stay away from the Zhao family a long time ago, but you wouldn't listen! You never learn from your mistakes!

Children's eyes are sharp; they are kind to those who are kind to them, and dislike those who are unkind to them!

It's that thing again! "If someone treats me with respect, I'll treat them with even greater respect! Isn't that the gist of it?"

"But I didn't do anything to them! When Dazhu was a child, I took care of him from head to toe, changing his diapers and feeding him. It was so hard back then! I couldn't bear to eat anything I had, I gave it all to him."

He used to call me "Mom" so sweetly every day! Now that he's grown up, he doesn't need me anymore! He doesn't call me "Mom" anymore!

He's so biased when buying new clothes! He only buys his dad's, not his mom's! Have you forgotten that time you kicked him? If I hadn't stopped you, who knows how badly he would have been hurt!

Upon hearing this, the old man became furious and said:

"Why are you saying this! Wasn't he disobedient when he was a kid? He'd throw out all sorts of things, like seven-hundred-year-old grain and eight-hundred-year-old chaff!"

"What child doesn't need discipline! They won't listen unless you spank them! You! What can anyone say about you?!"

The old lady was being unreasonable:

"I don't care! If your son is so great, go with them! He buys you clothes, so let them wash them! I won't wash them for you! You'll look filthy! You can't even make nice clothes look good!"

"I'm not going to serve you anymore!"

After the family split up, the laundry was done by each family individually. Although it was only done every few days, the old lady did all the laundry for the old man.

The old lady felt increasingly wronged and lay down, refusing to talk to anyone.

Tears welled up in my eyes:

"Even the fifth brother is disgusted with me! He just moved all his things out! He said Dazhu left him a room, which is spacious and bright! He even made a bookcase for him! I'm the bad guy, no matter what I do, I won't get any good things!"

"Hasn't the fifth brother grown up too? Look, you're saying building a house costs too much money. The fifth brother isn't home often! We don't need to build a separate house for him!"

He needs to study, so every time he comes back, he squeezes into a room with us, the two of us old folks. With so many people around, the noise disturbs him, and he can't concentrate!

He didn't say he disliked you! Dazhu just wanted to give him his own room so he could study properly! And you're jealous about that!

The old man was at a loss. Right and wrong, everyone had their own reasons! He felt that he was caught in the middle and it was a bit difficult. But the old man was always easygoing. He had also drunk some wine. After lying on the kang for a while, he started snoring.

In the morning, Dazhu arranged for Pan Sen and Zhou Mingzhi to hitch up two oxcarts. They weighed out two thousand catties of wheat, and fearing the oxen couldn't handle it, they loaded several hundred catties onto the horse-drawn cart, putting the rest on the oxcart.

Dazhu was worried, so he went to Huanghua Village with Xu Hong and Lin Qian to check on the situation.

Wang Yiyun, Gui Xiang, Gui Hong, Gui Zhi, and Pan Qiang rode in a carriage. Wang Yiyun went to the academy by herself, while the others went to the Caomujian market in town as usual for business.

Old Zhou was stationed at the gatehouse, and the main gate was kept tightly closed. Zhou Qiong was responsible for taking care of Li Shi and Gui Ling.

Jinxiu helped Zhou Niangzi prepare meals for the farmhands, feed the pigs, chickens, and ducks, and do some housework.

Peace and joy accompany them to the fields to plant corn and soybeans. Good fortune and happiness go to the vegetable garden to water the plants, pull weeds, and catch bugs!

The old man took his fourth son and eldest son to plant the second crop. The old woman was angry and refused to pay for temporary labor. The three of them had no choice but to work as hard as they could!

The old lady said about the old man:

"I'll pay for people to do the work for you, and give you time to curry favor with Dazhu and the others! Dream on! Just do the same thing you did in previous years!"

Zhao did not receive a pleasant look either.

"Hmph! If it weren't for protecting you, you troublemaker, I wouldn't have offended Dazhu's whole family! Because of you, they even hold a grudge against this old woman!"

"If you don't stop causing trouble, just wait until the second son divorces you! I'll find Erzhu someone even better!"

Zhao immediately humbled herself and acted subserviently.

"Mom! I've always been obedient! Mom, once Erzhu's leg is healed, let him go out and work to earn money! All the money he earns will come to you, Mom!"

After selling her boxed lunches, Ms. Qian went to the entrance of Xing'an Academy with her brothers, intending to just take a quick look and leave.

But seeing the spacious shopfront amidst the grass and trees, bustling with people, the two couldn't help but step inside.

Gui Hong didn't look up, and said while clearing the dishes:

"Sorry, gentlemen, we're sold out of fast food for today. Please come earlier tomorrow at noon!"

Gui Xiang looked up and exclaimed in surprise:

"Third Aunt! How did you find your way here?"

Gui Hong and Gui Zhi both stopped what they were doing and looked at Qian Shi!