Chapter 25 I didn’t marry my wife to make her work

Shen Qingli felt her cheeks burn; she’d never been scolded like this in her life. Everyone stared at her with amused expressions, making her incredibly uncomfortable. She couldn’t speak… Seeing her silence, Li Tiantian became even bolder, “You think you’re something special?” “Don’t think I won’t scold you!” She’d disliked Shen Qingli for a long time, always acting aloof and superior, like a fairy untouched by the world.

Everyone in the compound treated her respectfully; she was just a saleswoman at the supply and marketing cooperative! What was so great about that? Once she got a job at the textile factory’s propaganda department—high pay, light workload, and close to home—Shen Qingli would be green with envy!

 Shen Qingli “humph”-ed and turned to go home, refusing to speak to such a rude person. It was the biggest humiliation of her life!  After Shen Qingli left, Chen Hao whispered, “Tiantian, how dare you?”

“Aren’t you afraid she won’t sell you anything at the supply and marketing cooperative?” Saleswomen at the supply and marketing cooperative were highly sought after; many people would do anything for such a job.

 Offending them was like offending their benefactors. No one understood why Li Tiantian dared to scold Shen Qingli! Li Tiantian didn’t care, “So what if she’s a saleswoman at the supply and marketing cooperative?” “Doesn’t she serve the people?” “If she dares not sell me anything, I’ll report her! I’ll make her lose her job!

” Li Tiantian actually hoped Shen Qingli would make things difficult for her; then she would make her regret it! After venting about Shen Qingli, Li Tiantian naturally shifted the topic back to Su Nan, “Why were you suddenly curious about Su Nan’s education level?” Chen Hao explained, making Li Tiantian laugh.

“That’s hilarious.” “If Su Nan is Yue Shang Hai Tang, then I’m Lu Xun!” Chen Hao frowned slightly, “Isn’t Lu Xun a man?” “Yes, if Su Nan is Yue Shang Hai Tang, then I’m a man, which is impossible, hahaha!” Li Tiantian laughed heartily. Everyone laughed, Chen Hao clutching her stomach, “Tiantian, I just discovered you’re quite humorous.”  After being praised, Li Tiantian continued, “I’ll tell you a secret, country people really smell bad.

” Yao Ying had spoken to Su Nan closely and retorted, “No, I didn’t smell anything strange when I talked to Comrade Su!” Li Tiantian acted like she was revealing a secret, “She showers every day; otherwise, she’d stink.”

“My family complains that she showers every day; our water bill this month will definitely double.” “My uncle now can’t even look at her; he wants Brother Chunfeng to return to his unit and take her far away, out of sight, out of mind!” Chen Hong glanced at the clothes drying outside the Song family’s house; Su Nan did wash her clothes every day.  It seemed her daily showers were true, not fabricated by Li Tiantian.

 Chen Hao felt disdain, “Does the smell spread?” Li Tiantian, as if inspired, readily agreed, “Yes!” “I stay far away from her, afraid of catching the smell!”

 “It’s fine if you’re married, but I’m unmarried. If I catch the smell, my blind date will be scared away, who will I cry to then?” Everyone was doubtful but subconsciously kept this in mind. No one wanted to smell bad!

… Su Nan, ignoring the outside world, took out her manuscript and began to write. Dongfeng Press—People’s Daily—Columnist Yue Shang Hai Tang—*Seventies Military Marriage, A Little Sweet*. She revised the title several times before settling on this one. “Seventies” indicated the time period; “Military Marriage” clearly stated the theme; “A Little Sweet” showed the lighthearted tone.

Su Nan wrote effortlessly, spending the afternoon writing. Song Chunfeng returned several times, seeing her writing and thinking she was writing a diary, so he didn’t disturb her. She completed 4000 words for the opening. She planned to finish the 20,000-word opening in three days and personally submit it to the press. The press’s headquarters was in Jiangcheng, saving her the postage.

Su Nan put the manuscript away, stretched, and went to find something to eat. “Oh, you’re coming out only when it’s time to eat.” “Good timing.” Li Tiantian said sarcastically. Song Chunxiao rolled her eyes at Li Tiantian, placing the only meat dish in front of Su Nan and Song Chunfeng’s usual seats, “You didn’t help outside, and you dare say that?” “That’s better than hiding in the room to avoid work!

” Li Tiantian retorted. Su Nan’s face was cold, “I do what I want, what’s it to you?” Li Tiantian became angrier, “You’re lazy and you don’t want to be criticized?” Su Nan’s back ached from writing all afternoon; yet she was accused of being lazy and avoiding work?

She laughed, “Since you’re so diligent, did you cook the meal? Did you pick, wash, and stir-fry the vegetables? Or did you sweep the floor? Wash and hang the clothes?” Li Tiantian pouted, speechless. She hadn’t done any of those things. Her own clothes were still in the bathroom. Her mother usually washed her clothes, but now her mother was hospitalized, so she’d left them. “Alright, eat.

” Song Tongzhou said darkly. Since Su Nan arrived, he felt a constant buzzing in his head; it was maddening. Song Chunfeng returned, seeing his wife’s displeasure, immediately asking, “What’s wrong?” “Nothing, go wash your hands and eat.” Su Nan said calmly. Li Tiantian seized the opportunity, “She hid in her room to avoid work, and she’s still angry when criticized; what a stingy person!”

 Song Chunfeng’s sharp gaze swept over Li Tiantian, causing her to tremble. “Xiaonuan has her own things to do in her room; she wasn’t deliberately avoiding work.”

“And I didn’t marry a wife to make her do chores.” He paused, continuing, “For the past few years, I’ve sent money home every month, totaling several hundred yuan, but I haven’t had a single decent meal. Even if my wife and I don’t do anything at home and just eat and drink for a month, you shouldn’t say anything!”  “If anyone has complaints, return the money I’ve given you!”