When Zhang Lao Er’s wife was holding the child, he stopped making a fuss.

What Zhang Lao Er’s wife said was something that Mrs. He didn’t like to hear, so she scolded her, “You traitor, do you even know how to speak?”

“What do you mean by saying I’m arguing with others? The way you say it makes it seem like I’m always arguing with people!”

“You came here and started talking bad about me. Aren’t you part of the Lin family anymore?”

Shen Xuezhu narrowed her eyes as she listened. She really wanted to stand up and scold Mrs. He.

Zhang Lao Er’s wife was a filial daughter-in-law and someone who wouldn’t argue back.

“Mother, that’s not what I meant. Why are you getting so worked up?”

“You don’t even support me, and you’re talking bad about me right from the start. How can I not be upset?”

Shen Xuezhu finally couldn’t hold back, “Mrs. He, Lin Er’s wife is very filial, she’s gentle, and she’s a good daughter-in-law. How could you be so cruel to scold her like that?”

Mrs. He looked unhappy, “I’m just teaching my daughter-in-law. Xiaoshan’s wife, you don’t need to interfere.”

“I just can’t stand it, and I will interfere. Go ahead, scold me!”

“You…” Mrs. He had learned earlier that Shen Xuezhu could be sharp-tongued, so she didn’t dare scold her for fear that she might not let her off easily.

At most, she only dared to speak in a tentative manner.

Zhang Lao Er’s wife looked at Shen Xuezhu with gratitude.

If only she could speak like Shen Xuezhu, then she wouldn’t have to bear Mrs. He’s temper so often.

She then said, “Mother, let’s go home.”

Mrs. He glanced at Shen Xuezhu and then went home.

Shen Xuezhu sighed as she watched Zhang Lao Er’s wife leave.

“Such a pitiful person…”

…

After dinner, Shen Xuezhu, accompanied by Lu Xiaoyue and Lu Xiaoli, started making cured meat.

“This time I’ll put less soy sauce, I hope this batch turns out looking good and tasting great!”

Lu Xiaoli nodded confidently, “It will, I believe in you, Mother!”

Lu Xiaoyue agreed, “It will definitely be good.”

The next morning, Shen Xuezhu woke up early because she wanted to see the cured meat.

She got dressed, and the two children were still asleep.

Shen Xuezhu went to the kitchen.

There was the unique smell of cured meat in the kitchen.

The cured meat looked even better than she had imagined.

She picked up a piece of cured meat and placed it on the chopping board, cutting it into two halves.

One half she would stir-fry and taste for flavor in the morning.

The other half was for lunch later.

She put all the cured meat from the two round baskets into the basket on her back.

There was still wild boar meat left, and she wanted to start curing it now.

After all, it was still early, and they didn’t need to eat breakfast just yet.

Without further hesitation, Shen Xuezhu began processing the wild boar meat.

…

Lu Xiaoyue and Lu Xiaoli woke up and immediately headed for the kitchen.

“Mother, how’s the cured meat this time?” Lu Xiaoli happily walked ahead of Lu Xiaoyue.

“It’s pretty good, it’s all in the basket, you can take a look. I’m making breakfast, and we’ll eat soon.”

Lu Xiaoli looked at the cured meat in the basket.

“It’s looking good, it’s not as black as last time. Are we going to take it to the restaurant in town to sell today?”

Shen Xuezhu immediately replied, “Yes!”

“Are you guys coming with me?”

“I’ll go! I’ll go!” Lu Xiaoli was really excited to go to the town, though she wasn’t sure if she had been there before.

She couldn’t quite remember.