Chapter 53

The headman looked at the family with a complex expression.

Had the Wang family been a little too lively recently? He had been hearing his wife talk about the Wang family’s affairs lately.

As soon as Wang Shoucheng saw the headman, he couldn’t stand to watch anymore. He quickly ran to the three people who were huddled together on the ground and helped his wife, Zhao Guifen, up.

Zhou Jiaojiao and Wang Qingqi then got up. The three of them, especially Zhao Guifen, who had fallen twice, looked very disheveled.

Wang Shoucheng turned to the headman and gave an awkward smile: “Well, headman, nothing happened. It was just my wife who was bitten by a snake. These two children were supporting my wife and accidentally fell. My two children are so filial.”

“What happened?” The headman looked at the family. When he saw Zhao Guifen’s leg and face turning colors, he immediately lost his interest in gossiping about other people’s affairs: “How come it’s so serious? What kind of snake bit her?

Is the snake dead?”

Wang Shoucheng didn’t say anything in response.

Bai Xiuxiu stood beside Wang Qinghe, coldly watching the family, wanting to laugh.

Zhao Guifen was in this state, and they were still worried about the snake being taken away by the headman and divided among the brigade?

Zhao Guifen was dizzy. Hearing the headman’s question, she didn’t have the strength to shout. She weakly pointed at the bag that hadn’t been put away yet.

Wang Qingzheng, the fourth son, unconsciously blocked their view.

The headman shouted angrily: “What time is it, and you’re still putting on a show? When has our brigade ever cared about you getting some small prey in the mountains? I told you to bring the snake, I meant for you to take it to the hospital! You have to get the poison out!

Quickly bring the snake too. Wang Laoer, quickly help your mother onto the oxcart.

I’ll take you to the hospital.”

Wang Shoucheng, hearing this, felt relieved. He started to pretend to scold his son: “Fourth, what are you standing there for? Don’t you get out of the way? You have no conscience, is your mother more important, or the snake?”

Then, he reassured the headman: “Headman, don’t be angry. Others may not know, but I do. You have a good heart and are honest. When have you ever taken our prey? My son, he’s not very bright. Don’t be angry.

You guys, quickly help your mother onto the oxcart.”

Wang Shoucheng directed his sons while flattering the headman.

The headman’s face finally softened: “This is a matter of life and death. I’m too lazy to talk to you about this. I’ll go with your son to take your wife to the hospital. This snake, maybe they can sell it at the hospital, and then you’ll have money for your wife’s treatment.

We’ll talk about the other things later.”

They helped Zhao Guifen onto the oxcart. Liu Xiao’e reluctantly lowered her head and got on the oxcart with them.

After the oxcart left, Wang Shoucheng’s face turned completely black.

“Third, didn’t I tell you to put the snake away? This thing is very nutritious. If we sell it to someone, we might get a higher price. You guys are all stupid, go do what you need to do! Third son’s wife, go make dinner.”

Wang Shoucheng couldn’t help but feel distressed when he thought about the snake not being used to its full potential.

After Wang Shoucheng went inside, the family all went about their own business.

“Big Brother, Second Brother went to the hospital with Mom. Why don’t you help him with his work? Expanding the house can’t be delayed.” Wang Qingzheng, the fourth son, looked at his eldest brother, who was standing at the entrance, watching the fun with his sister-in-law, and quickly asked him.

Wang Qinghe, hearing this, was about to go over, but Bai Xiuxiu grabbed his hand.

Bai Xiuxiu glanced at Wang Qingzheng: “Your Big Brother has been running around in the mountains all day, he’s so tired. Even the donkeys in our brigade get a few hours of rest a day. When we were building our house, he was the only one working.

Now you remember him?”

Wang Qingzheng was speechless.

How long ago was that? Why was Sister-in-law so vindictive? It was Mom who didn’t let them help back then. Besides, Big Brother was so strong.

“Big Brother?” Wang Qingzheng felt like he had to ask his brother.

But looking at his brother’s expressionless face, Wang Qingzheng felt like he already knew the answer.

Wang Qinghe looked at him.

He didn’t say a word, and then went back to the house with Bai Xiuxiu.

Wang Qingzheng was even more speechless. His brother not speaking was more infuriating than speaking!

That look clearly said: I listen to my sister-in-law!

“Fourth, don’t stand there, come and work!” Wang Qingliang was exhausted. Seeing his brother and eldest brother talking about something, and then his brother was sent back to the house!

His wife had told him not to offend his eldest brother and sister-in-law. This was their small family, and they had to remember this for the next while.

In the east room of the Wang family.

As soon as Zhou Jiaojiao entered the room, her face was cold, and everything annoyed her.

Wang Qingqi felt annoyed, but he had been living a comfortable life recently. His wife had just married into the family, so he still had patience.

He asked flatteringly: “What’s wrong, Jiaojiao? Who annoyed you again?”

Zhou Jiaojiao sneered: “I’ve really opened my eyes. You Wang family are all going to suck my blood, aren’t you?”

“What kind of words are those? They’re so harsh. Who’s sucking your blood?” Wang Qingqi was unhappy. Ever since Zhou Jiaojiao married into the family, they had all been good to her.

Oh, except for Big Brother and Sister-in-law. Those two were completely unlike the Wang family!

“Who? Your whole family! They found good things because of my luck, and I still have to share the money with this whole family. The worst is Sister-in-law. Look at her? She just sits at home all day and doesn’t do anything. I have to support her?

Today, Big Brother didn’t even bring back a single rabbit.

If this continues, won’t we be supporting them two?”

Zhou Jiaojiao was angry when she thought about how Wang Qinghe protected Bai Xiuxiu today.

Those two were practically a couple! What family has a husband and wife who are so close after so many years?

Ugh!

That Bai Xiuxiu is a vixen.

Wang Qingqi didn’t know what was going on in Zhou Jiaojiao’s mind, but when she said that, he also felt that it was a problem: “You’re right. I’ll go talk to Dad later. Don’t worry, Big Brother won’t get any benefits from us in this family!”

“That’s more like it. Do you think Mom’s leg will be okay? If her leg can’t be saved, we’ll split the family later, and I won’t support her.” Zhou Jiaojiao frowned.

Wang Qingqi was also worried when he heard this: “Who knows? Don’t worry, I won’t let us suffer. The most important thing now is for you to quickly give me a son. Then our life will be much better.”

Zhou Jiaojiao blushed: “It’s broad daylight…”

At night, the family finished dinner, and before they could rest, Zhao Guifen was brought back.

The headman came with her.

Their arrival caused such a commotion that even Bai Xiuxiu, who was about to go to sleep in the house, heard it.

Her eyes were full of curiosity.

Wang Qinghe saw her expression and found it adorable: “I’ll go pour some water. Xiuxiu, why don’t you come out with me and take a look?”