Chapter 49

Zhou Yun was stunned. “Ah? That doesn’t seem too good.”

“That country bumpkin thing, you know how she married Cheng Yue, right? It was all about her methods. Otherwise, with someone like her, could she have married Cheng Yue? Dream on!” Song Qianqian nearly hated Su Qianqian to death, especially since she had suffered a few setbacks at her hands. “Her kids are just like her, and they scared my precious one so much, they didn’t even want to go back to kindergarten.”

Zhou Yun had heard about the conflict between Song Qianqian and Su Qianqian.

“I heard Cheng Yue supports her a lot.”

“Of course. No matter what, she’s still his wife, and they’re not divorced yet. He has to support her, or he’d lose face. Wait until they get divorced, then see who’ll still care about her.” Song Qianqian had an arrogant look on her face, clearly unimpressed by Su Qianqian.

“That woman cooks well. You should learn a bit, then bring food to Cheng Yue. You know, the saying goes, ‘A woman chases a man with a bowl of food.’ You’ll definitely catch his attention.” Song Qianqian suggested.

Zhou Yun nodded. She still felt a bit reserved, but it seemed like she needed to be bolder. If she missed her chance with Cheng Yue, she would definitely regret it.

Song Qianqian couldn’t wait for Zhou Yun and Cheng Yue to get married so she could watch Su Qianqian’s misfortune.

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Recently, with the busy farming season, since Su Qianqian had returned, she needed to help out around the house.

She woke up early to make breakfast. The Cheng family hadn’t had her cooking in a while, and now that they were eating it again, they devoured it quickly.

“Auntie, your cooking is so delicious!” Chuanchuan said contentedly, finishing his bowl, nearly licking it clean.

“It’s strange. Sister-in-law, your food always feels so comforting, like it gives you energy,” Cheng Song also felt this, although not as strongly. Since Su Qianqian left, he hadn’t tasted it, and now that he had, the feeling was especially noticeable.

“I feel the same,” Cheng Youmin and Zhu Tianfang also agreed, feeling that their bodies had become stronger.

Su Qianqian felt a little guilty and smiled. “Maybe it’s just because the food is delicious, and the nutrition is good.”

The Cheng family didn’t think much of it, as the food was indeed tasty.

After breakfast, she cleaned up, fed the pigs, and took care of the chickens and ducks. The three little ones helped with cleaning, and the family worked together efficiently.

“Mom, let me wash the clothes,” Daya had washed clothes before, so it wasn’t a problem for her.

“No need, you guys go out and play. Mom will wash them. Once I’m done, we can go help Grandpa and Grandma.”

The three little ones shook their heads. “We’re not going out to play. We’ll stay here with you. We can help with little tasks, so you’re not too tired.”

Aww, how could these kids be so good!

She suddenly felt that life in this era wasn’t so hard. She wasn’t very close to her own family, since her parents were both researchers and were always busy. They barely spent time with her. When she was in high school, they both died in an accident. She had grown up on her own, struggling along. Now, with these three kids, she was slowly making up for the emotional connection she had lost.

The four of them washed clothes together, working efficiently. They finished quickly, then Su Qianqian made some food and packed it into lunch boxes to take to the fields to help out.

During the busy farming season, no family had idle people. Everyone, from the elderly in their sixties and seventies to the children who could walk, had to do what they could.

“What are you doing here?” Zhu Tianfang, standing by a pile of freshly cut wheat, straightened her back. She clearly looked in pain—every farming season, she had to bend down to cut the wheat. Over time, her back became stiff and painful.

“Come help out, Mom, here, have some water first.” She poured water for Zhu Tianfang and Wu Yuexiang.

After drinking, they all felt quite refreshed. The water had a slight sweetness to it, not obvious, but still there.

Su Qianqian and the three little ones worked together to bundle the wheat. This would save Zhu Tianfang and Wu Yuexiang some effort and increase efficiency.

Despite their small size, the three little ones worked quickly, much more efficiently than Su Qianqian. She wasn’t very good at this kind of work—if it weren’t for the memories of the original owner, she wouldn’t have known how to do it at all.

Zhu Tianfang watched Su Qianqian working non-stop, feeling puzzled. Her personality hadn’t changed, but why did Cheng Yue want a divorce? She had no idea when the boy would come back, but they needed to have a serious talk when he did.

“Mom, wipe your sweat,” Daya took out a handkerchief and tried to wipe Su Qianqian’s sweat, her small hands a bit clumsy but her expression very focused.

“Thank you,” Su Qianqian smiled and thanked her. Then, she let them drink some water, wet the handkerchief, and used the water infused with spiritual spring to wipe their faces and necks. Instantly, they felt much more comfortable, and the heat seemed to dissipate.

She poured the water for the rest of the Cheng family. After they drank, they all felt the same boost of energy.

“Mom and Dad, let’s just have something simple for lunch, just enough to fill us up. I’ll make dumplings for you tonight.” Su Qianqian brought out the prepared lunch, hearty food that would definitely fill them up.

For the Cheng family, it wasn’t simple at all—it was delicious. The fermented tofu Su Qianqian had brought back was especially tasty, perfect for eating with rice. Kuku quickly finished an entire bowl of rice.

As they were eating, a few people not far away were watching them.

“Did you see? That’s your Su Qianqian.”

“How has she changed so much after not seeing her for a while? I almost didn’t recognize her.” Su Qianqian’s sister-in-law carefully studied her, thinking the change was drastic. She used to be dark and skinny, though her features were good, she wasn’t striking. Now, she was glowing with fair skin, and she had become fuller, what’s going on?

“Why is she back? Didn’t she go to the city to enjoy life?”

“I don’t know, some say Cheng Yue sent her back, but I heard she brought back a lot of good things.”

Su Qianqian’s sister-in-law’s eyes gleamed with greed, and she quickly went home.

“Mom, Su Qianqian came back from the city.”

“Ah? She’s back? How did she come back?”

“They say Cheng Yue sent her back. She’s just a country bumpkin; it’s not surprising she couldn’t make it in the city. I’m worried Cheng Yue doesn’t want her anymore.”

Su mother became animated, cursing, “Good! He doesn’t want her? That’s best! She was so arrogant before, wouldn’t even acknowledge her own mother and brother, completely rebellious. Let’s see if she comes crying when Cheng Yue divorces her!”

“People in the Tianshui Village say she brought back a lot of good things, but she gave everything to the Cheng family, none for us.” Su Qianqian’s sister-in-law added fuel to the fire.

“You ungrateful wretch! I raised her all this time, and this is how she repays me? I’ll go find her!” Su mother rolled up her sleeves and headed for the Tianshui Village.

“Mom, don’t you remember the grievances we suffered before? Going there like this won’t help, she won’t give us anything.”

“So what should we do? Just watch as she keeps all the good things for herself? My nephew has never even had city food!”

Su Qianqian’s sister-in-law whispered a few words in Su mother’s ear, and Su mother nodded repeatedly, “Good, that’s a good plan. Let’s do it that way!”