How I Tamed My Wolfish Husband Back in 80s
Chapter 243 - 245: Visiting Relatives and Friends_1

Chapter 243: Chapter 245: Visiting Relatives and Friends_1

Cai Hechuan drew a sharp breath, so had she or had she not received the top grade in her major at the end of the term? He had missed out on a Top Scholar, and a wife capable of earning money too, all because his mother had been constantly against it. Now, all the benefits had gone to that loser Qin Jin!

Yu Xiu couldn’t help asking, "How much did you get?"

"Not much, I’ve got something to do, goodbye." Li Qiao left.

Yu Xiu said, "I thought girls who were good at studying would look ordinary, but I didn’t expect her to be so beautiful and stylish. I wonder what kind of partner would be worthy of her."

Cai Hechuan said, "She and I used to date, does that bother you?" Yu Xiu would find out sooner or later, so it might as well come from him.

Yu Xiu was surprised; she had thought Cai Hechuan was quite a good person, with an impeccable family background, looks, and education.

Now she had to reconsider this marriage.

Dating someone, especially a Top Scholar, logically should lead to a good outcome.

But the Top Scholar did not choose the Cai family in the end, which must mean she realized the Cai family was not a decent family at all.

Moreover, the Top Scholar had just seen Cai Hechuan and acted like he was a stranger.

She wasn’t even as warm to him as she was to her, a stranger.

You could imagine how deep her prejudice against him was.

She smiled without showing her feelings, "I don’t mind." If the Top Scholar dared not marry into that family, she dared even less, no matter whom he had dated.

......

Li Qiao met Mrs. Li Dadao and Mrs. Li Xiaonan behind the house, each carrying white sugar and horned melon.

"Qiaoqiao, what timing. Heard you were back, so we two decided to bring a little gift. Hope you don’t mind it."

Li Qiao: "You’re too polite; it’s not necessary."

"Just a little something, do you think it’s too meager?"

"I’ll accept it," said Li Qiao. "Come and sit at our place."

"No, no," the two waved their hands and left.

Dong Lamei was jealous that their kids got formal jobs, often speaking sarcastically on regular days. If they had decided to make a fuss today, it would have been difficult for Li Qiao.

Li Qiao carried the gifts inside.

Dong Lamei said with a smile, "You bought extra things, how filial."

Li Qiao: "It’s not for you." These two gifts, she could just re-gift to her sisters.

Dong Lamei’s smile stiffened; if it wasn’t for her, why bring it to her attention?

.....

After the meal, Li Qiao and Qin Jin went back to Feng Family Village. The latter had drunk a bit too much and, despite not being drunk, was in no great state of mind and went to sleep as soon as they arrived.

Just past noon, Li Qiao planned to visit her eldest sister and second sister before the New Year, to see them at least once before and after the holiday season, so she didn’t need to say farewell when she went back to school. She informed Old Mrs. Qin then took the gifts and left.

Walking and running, it took her almost half an hour to reach her eldest brother-in-law’s home.

The family was very surprised.

The little ones were even more excited, hurrying to move stools and stuff her hands with seeds and peanuts.

"Third Aunt, eat."

Li Qiao took red envelopes out of her pocket: "One for each."

"Thank you, Third Aunt."

"Thank you, Third Aunt."

Li Jiaoyang scolded, "Why are you giving them money? You should give it after the New Year."

"There’ll be more after the New Year," Li Qiao said.

"Third Aunt is the best. When I grow up, I will definitely take good care of you, all my earnings will go to you," the eldest son sweetly said.

Li Qiao smiled with curved eyes, "Alright."

Li Jiaoyang said jealously, "Ungrateful brats, I’ve raised you till now, don’t I get any benefit at all?"

"You’re not as good as Third Aunt; Third Aunt doesn’t hit us and even gives us New Year’s money. Wow, fifty cents!"

Li Qiao laughed heartily, thinking to herself that she couldn’t hit her future children, or else the slightest kindness from others would leave her in tears of gratitude. After her laughter, she turned serious and said, "I am good to you for the sake of your mother. If someone is good to you without a reason, they definitely want something from you. Understand?"

The child didn’t understand and replied, "But I don’t have anything others would want."

Li Qiao: "Just remember what I said."

"Okay."

"..."

After the children went off to play by themselves, Li Jiaoyang spoke to Li Jinhua, "Your brother-in-law and I have been observing her for a while and haven’t seen her in contact with anyone. On the contrary, we’ve seen her get beaten by her partner several times. Before, she would run back to her parent’s home after being hit by Li Jianguo, but now she takes a beating without leaving. Strange."

Li Qiao was even more baffled as to why Li Jinhua would choose the utterly unremarkable Feng Erguanggun over the handsome Li Jianguo.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder?

She decided not to dwell on Li Jinhua any longer and changed the topic, "How’s the weaving business nowadays?" People working in the village mentioned that the woven products aren’t selling well and asked her to think of a solution.

"The demand has decreased. Before, over two hundred pieces a week weren’t enough, and now they only want two or three hundred a month."

Li Qiao: "Is it because there are fewer patterns, or what’s the issue?"

"The supply and sales cooperative said there are fewer buyers. At first, everyone found it novel, but now it’s common and not so intriguing. But we still make a fair amount of money." Li Jiaoyang added, "What is Jin doing now?"

Li Qiao: "Everything, she first got into the sock business after going to Beijing, and after the New Year, she plans to trade in radio materials with her friends."

Li Jiaoyang: "Jin is really capable. When the time comes, do you think she could bring your brother-in-law along?" Having tasted the sweetness of doing business, she also wanted to take a risk and make some money.

A family’s good life is better than anything.

Li Qiao: "Definitely." Who she helped make money didn’t matter. "This job has no documentation, and if you get caught, you could end up inside." She laid out the risks.

Mrs. Song, eavesdropping on the side, quickly interjected, "Let Jin do it herself, we won’t go."

Li Jiaoyang said, "Fortune comes with risks, and making money always has its dangers."

"The work at the supply and sales cooperative is good enough. People need to learn to be content," Mrs. Song said.

Li Jiaoyang retorted, "The work is about to dry up, how is that good enough? Do you think farming alone can provide a good life?"

"If you want to go, go by yourself, don’t drag the men into it," Mrs. Song said. "How shameful would it be if you got caught?"

"What’s shameful about earning money?" Li Jiaoyang replied. "Why wouldn’t Jin’s family be ashamed?"

Mrs. Song thought to herself, what was Qin Jin’s reputation like before? Anything shameful had long been lost; they wouldn’t mind another incident. Besides, Qiaoqiao was a university graduate with great potential. If Jin really got caught, Qiaoqiao could get her out, but could she get your partner out too?

Did her family run the jail?

Could they just get people out whenever they said so?

You have to know how to play the game!

She added, "Don’t cause trouble for Qiaoqiao."

Li Qiao: "Let’s wait until we need to deal with fertilizer, then Jin will also need a hand. Fertilizer has proper documentation; it’s not a problem, but the money won’t be much."

Mrs. Song felt relieved at that—the money might be less, but at least the people were safe.

Li Jiaoyang didn’t pursue the matter further.

After a short while, Li Qiao left; she still had to make a trip to her second sister’s house.

Li Jiaoyang offered to escort her, but she refused. "I can go by myself." And she left.

Her second sister and brother-in-law were out of the village attending a wedding celebration, so they were not at home.

The parents-in-law treated her warmly and even brought out their treasured fried pastries.

Li Qiao had a bit, found them too greasy, and didn’t take more.

After chatting with the elderly couple for a while and getting ready to leave, she took out a red envelope she had prepared for the child. "For my little nephew."

The old couple refused, "We can’t accept this; we really can’t."

"Take it; it’s not much." Li Qiao left.

The old couple saw her off the village before returning home.

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