Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 255 - 0255: August Fifteenth 3_1

Chapter 255: Chapter 0255: August Fifteenth 3_1

Hongling’s mother returned to the Wanglou Brigade to deliver gifts for the Mid-Autumn Festival to her parents and brother’s family, and paid a visit to Feng Qingxue’s house. It was then that Feng Qingxue learned about the events that had occurred back home after her departure; she felt angry and humiliated about her sister-in-law’s actions.

"Your second aunt is not easily bullied, she didn’t suffer any harm."

Considering the size of her second aunt and her two sisters-in-law, Feng Qingxue slightly nodded, but her heart still worried about her second aunt’s older age and fading strength.

How could Hongling’s mother not see Feng Qingxue’s thoughts? She smiled, feeling envious of Feng Qingxue’s relationship with her second aunt. Even though they didn’t have a daughter, Feng Qingxue was as good as a real one, even better. She had a say at her in-laws, no one opposed her decisions. However, in contrast, her own daughter Hongling always suffered at her in-laws. This year she didn’t even bring any gifts for the festival, which made her very angry.

Everyone was having a hard time, money and material possessions were scarce. Even if one just brought half a jin of dried sweet potatoes to make an appearance before taking it back, it would have been acceptable! However, all the foodstuff was controlled by the old women at her daughter’s house, not a single thing was given for her daughter to make a visit to her relatives.

"Auntie, do you want some melon seeds?"

Feng Qingxue saw that her expression was changing constantly; she didn’t know what she was thinking about and hastily pushed the plate full of melon seeds towards her.

Hongling’s mother looked down, "Where did these melon seeds come from? They’re plump!"

Feng Qingxue smiled, "My cousin brought them, Wang Jiao, my cousin. My uncle’s family plants some sunflowers every year on their reserved farm, and they collect sunflower seeds. My cousin-in-law toasted them, they taste pretty good."

The reason Wang Zhengguo and his wife planted sunflowers was simple; it was because Wang Jiao loved eating sunflower seeds.

So regardless of how much the old couple scolded their daughter, they still loved her deeply. Every year they gave her half a bag of sunflower seeds to snack on, they would be able to gather almost half a bag again this autumn.

Feng Qingxue once found it strange that her cousin’s sister-in-law was willing to toast sunflower seeds for her.

Can you guess how Wang Jiao responded?

She rolled her eyes and said, "If I can spare some for my sisters-in-law, why can’t I spare some for my nephews and nieces? How much can the little ones eat? Just a few handfuls. They’re happier when their children eat, than if they were eating themselves! Of course, they willingly toast sunflower seeds for me! Furthermore, they also eat some during the toasting process, they do retain a portion."

When Hongling’s mother heard that the sunflower seeds were brought by Wang Jiao, her eyes visibly widened in astonishment, "Sunflower seeds from your cousin? Then I must try some." She often heard from her family about Wang Jiao’s stinginess, but it seemed that she was unexpectedly generous to Feng Qingxue.

Feng Qingxue smiled, "My cousin is quite nice; she’s currently making shoes for her husband and knitting sweaters for herself."

Hongling’s mother found it hard to believe that the Wang Jiao she knew was the same person Feng Qingxue was talking about.

"She’s about to get married, of course she would be different now."

The only response from Hongling’s mother was to pat her hand and look around at the furniture and decor in the room. The matching furniture and the portraits and busts of the leaders, which were spotlessly clean. Strings of red chilies hung on either side of the portraits, adding a beautiful touch to the room. She couldn’t help but express her admiration, "Xiaoxue, I’ve always told your second aunt that you’re very fortunate, look how well you’re living!"

Feng Qingxue nodded and smiled, "Yes, I do feel very fortunate too, the biggest blessing is meeting Lu Jiang."

"Speaking of your fiancé, I heard that he went back to the military base, you guys won’t be able to reunite for this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival?"

"He is a soldier, it’s natural that he prioritizes the group over our small family. Our small family is his support. Even when he’s not here, we also celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, hoping that one day, we can spend a true reunion festival."