Chapter 50: One Meat, Many Gifts

After they left, Tang Hua turned around and patted Zhao Sihai’s arm hard.

“Lao Si, your sister is amazing, really amazing. I’m starting to look forward to what kind of goods she’ll bring out next time. I wouldn’t be surprised even if she brought out a Rolex.”

Zhao Sihai raised his hand and rubbed his temples.

He thought, you wouldn’t be surprised, but you’re still looking forward to it, aren’t you?

Bai Ruojiao soon came to the door with an inconspicuous small urea bag.

When Tang Hua saw the urea bag and knew what was inside, he was heartbroken. He quickly took it.

He carefully poured the contents out, then took a new leather bag, counting and carefully arranging the items as he did.

Looking at the brand new, beautiful watch in his hand, he wanted to buy it and wear it if it wasn’t the wrong style for him.

After confirming the quantity was correct, Bai Ruojiao didn’t stay long. She got up and said goodbye.

This time, neither of them set a time. Bai Ruojiao just said she would come when she needed something.

After his wife left, Zhao Sihai couldn’t sit still either. He made an excuse to go back to his unit and left as well.

But he didn’t follow her. He rode his bicycle and waited on the way back to the village.

He didn’t know that Bai Ruojiao had come out half the way to avoid trouble from the Zhao family.

So, after returning to the rented house, she went directly to the villa to accompany her son with his reading and writing.

The mother and son didn’t return home until near dusk.

They found that there was already smoke rising from the chimney.

The courtyard door was also open. They looked at each other.

An’an immediately jumped happily into the courtyard. Sure enough, he saw his father’s bicycle parked in the courtyard.

“Dad, you’re back!”

Zhao Sihai had just finished cooking. Seeing An’an’s rosy cheeks, he smiled, “Go wash your hands. Dinner is ready.”

Bai Ruojiao knew he had taken the day off, so she didn’t ask any further questions.

After an afternoon of transition, she wasn’t as awkward anymore. She smiled and pulled An’an to wash his face and hands.

When they entered the main room, the food was already laid out.

“Wow, so many dishes. They smell so good!” An’an’s eyes lit up when he saw the food on the table.

Bai Ruojiao was also a little surprised, “Did you make all these dishes?”

There were four dishes on the table.

A pot of braised dishes, braised pork, steamed fish, and stir-fried green cabbage. They looked delicious and smelled great, no worse than those at state-owned restaurants.

Zhao Sihai handed her a bowl of rice.

“Yeah, Big Brother brought some ingredients, and I bought some others.” He said, sitting down and picking a piece of braised pork for An’an.

“An’an, this is your favorite braised pork. Try it and see if Dad made it well.”

“It must be delicious!” An’an immediately scooped up a mouthful of rice and meat and put it in his mouth, stuffing his mouth full.

Bai Ruojiao couldn’t help but laugh, “Eat small bites. Don’t choke.”

“Mmm, mmm.” The little guy nodded repeatedly, his round eyes still wandering over the other dishes.

She shook her head helplessly, then saw a piece of white fish in her bowl. She couldn’t help but look up.

They looked at each other for a moment, and she picked up the fish and ate it.

The fish was tender and juicy, and it was quite sweet.

They were eating when someone knocked on the courtyard door.

Bai Ruojiao’s first thought was, could it be Zhao Gensen?

But the next moment, Zhao Xiaohui’s muffled voice came from outside.

“I’ll go take a look. You guys keep eating.”

Zhao Sihai put down his chopsticks, got up, and opened the door.

It was indeed Zhao Xiaohui outside.

As soon as the door opened, the smell of meat became even stronger.

Zhao Xiaohui couldn’t help but swallow. She forced a stiff smile, “Fourth brother, we made braised meat at home tonight. I brought you a bowl. You’re eating dinner, right? It’s just in time to add a dish.”

Zhao Sihai glanced at the salted vegetable and braised meat in the big bowl and said flatly, “No need. You take it back and eat it.”

“Hey, Big Brother, I snuck this out. How can I take it back? If Dad finds out, he’ll definitely beat me. Even if you don’t eat it, An’an and… Fourth sister-in-law will definitely eat it…”

Before she finished speaking, she saw Bai Ruojiao walking over with a bowl, smiling.

Seeing her, Zhao Xiaohui’s throat tightened, and a flicker of guilt flashed in her eyes.

“I’m not saying this to you, little sister. You shouldn’t say things like that in the future. You have to sneak out a bowl of meat. People who don’t know might think that Dad has cut off ties with Hai ge. We also bought some meat today. We were going to send some to the big house. You’re just in time. Take it together. Consider it our filial piety to Dad.”

Zhao Xiaohui looked at the bowl of bright red braised pork and fish tail, her eyes instantly turning red with envy.

Bai Ruojiao smiled and picked up her chopsticks, placing the braised pork and fish tail on top of her half-bowl of braised meat, which was mostly salted vegetables.

“Fish gets fishy when it gets cold. You can take it to them for us.”

Zhao Sihai also said, “It’s getting dark. Go quickly. Don’t fall on the way.”

Zhao Xiaohui’s knuckles were white.

She forced a smile, “I didn’t expect you guys to be eating meat today. I was being nosy. I was just saying that now that there’s meat, An’an can get some nutrition. Since you don’t want it, I’ll go now.”

“Okay.” Zhao Sihai nodded and closed the door decisively.

Seeing the tightly closed door, the smile on Zhao Xiaohui’s face twisted. She almost bit her teeth to pieces.

She spat silently, thinking, ‘Bai Ruojiao, you just wait. When I get rid of you, I’ll find a more obedient wife for Fourth brother, and make your son call someone else Mom!’

She carried the full bowl of meat and walked away. People who were sitting outside enjoying the cool air saw her and were both envious and contemptuous.

“I tell you, Xiaohui, didn’t you say you were going to deliver meat? I think you’re clearly here to mooch. You want to take even those few bites of meat. It’s really… tsk tsk tsk…”

In the afternoon, Zhao Gensen came out of Zhao Sihai’s house angrily. Everyone guessed it was because of the driver’s job.

But seeing his expression, they guessed that they didn’t reach an agreement. Those who were interested in the job felt a little relieved.

But they couldn’t help but feel a sense of urgency, afraid that Zhao Sihai wouldn’t be able to withstand the pressure and agree to give the job to his family.

Sure enough, seeing Zhao Xiaohui running over here frequently, some people were unhappy.

Zhao Xiaohui’s face darkened even more. She glared fiercely at the aunt who had spoken and threw back, “None of your business.” Then she quickly left.

“Hey, I tell you, Xiaohui is really worthy of being Zhao Jin’an’s wife. Her personality is exactly the same. Whoever marries a wife like her will probably have their family broken up.”

“I think it’s unlikely. Her family has lost so much face. Who would dare to marry a girl from the Zhao family? Didn’t you see how Big Ni was chased away?”

“I think it’s possible. I think Sihai is capable. Maybe he’ll do great things in the future. It’s possible that someone will marry into the Zhao family for his connections.”

Everyone chatted enthusiastically, and Zhao Xiaohui angrily turned and walked towards the educated youth dormitory.

Everyone in the educated youth dormitory was eating dinner.

Seeing the courtyard door open, Zhao Xiaohui went straight in. She glanced at the few people sitting at the table eating in the small room.

She looked disdainfully at the few male educated youths who were eating rudely, and finally her gaze fell on Liao Yu’an, who was gentle and refined. She couldn’t help but smile.

Yu’an ge was still the most outstanding.