allonlinenovel Chapter 213 The Eloquent Hua
Chapter 213 The Eloquent Hua
Li Erlang worked day and night in the yard to collect firewood, which was also what Old Lady Zheng wanted.
Winter comes particularly early in Qianniu Village, and the temperature drops very quickly, but the snow falls very late.
Just like this year, the temperature has dropped to a level where bean curd can be preserved, but the snow has yet to fall. According to Mrs. Zheng's request, as long as the snow has not fallen, Li Erlang has to go up the mountain to chop firewood every day, and he has to keep the firewood pile clean and upright.
Li Erlang and his sons were actually quite capable, especially Li Erlang. No matter what work he did, he would never cheat or slack off. Therefore, the firewood in the Li family's old house had already been enough. It might not be used up even for two winters, let alone one.
But Old Lady Zheng has her own opinion. "Even if we can't use it at home, can't we sell it for money? And what about those who work themselves to death? I think they are just too lazy. When they are full and not hungry, they just want to lie on the kang and do nothing. What's wrong with that? Let me go out and chop wood to serve you, and you lie on the kang and sleep. Is that okay?"
This statement is of no use to deal with those who are thick-skinned, but it is enough to deal with Li Sanlang.
Originally, if Jin had used her aggressiveness to make trouble for Li Erlang, he wouldn't necessarily have to do so much work. However, Jin had no feelings for Li Erlang, so it didn't matter as long as she wasn't the one to suffer. So even in such weather, Li Erlang still had to go out early and come back late every day to work, and he never had a moment to rest.
In short, the work must be done, and you won't get a penny for it.
"Can't you go out and help the second son with some work? Your cooking is not delicious, can't you do something manual labor? All you do is stare with those big eyes all day long and just eat, drink and sleep. What else do you know how to do?" Old Mrs. Zheng scolded.
These words touched Mr. Li's heart. He could not scold his daughter-in-law like that, nor could he say that it was wrong for Mrs. Zheng to let Li Erlang do the work, because the firewood could indeed be sold for money, and Li Erlang did not fight for it, so the money fell into the hands of the two of them. Although it was not much, it was at least an income.
"Mom, that's not what you should say." Jin glanced at Old Lady Zheng. Although she was scolded, she had no intention of going out to help. Instead, she sat more steadily on the bench.
"There is not much work to do at home now. Others can lie on the kang and sleep all day long, but our second son is like an old ox, restless year after year. Besides, why don't our older sons work?" The more Jin talked about this, the more she felt that she was right.
Her husband and eldest sons were all working, so she was eating for free? How could she be eating for free? No one could eat for free, but she would not!
"Isn't my eldest sister-in-law a well-known virtuous woman in the surrounding villages? Go to the kitchen and help my third brother and his wife." Jin pointed at Hua and smiled weirdly.
Hua was not moved at all. If she wanted to leave the room, that was fine, unless Jin went with her. Otherwise, there was no need to even think about it. Anyway, Old Madam Zheng would always speak to her side, so Hua was not panicked at all.
"I listen to my mother. I do whatever she tells me to do." Hua said with a smile, not arguing with Jin at all.
Jin was no match for Hua and her eyes widened immediately.
"Okay, then get up quickly. What are you still lying here for? Go out and work!" What Jin hated the most was Hua's behavior.
However, in the past, Jin would not have quarreled with Hua. She was always thinking about getting some benefits from the people in the first house, but now it is different.
She had already seen that there was nothing left to gain from the people in the first house. The only one who had some potential was Li Zhengxue. But even if he had a promising future, that would be a matter for the future and she could not count on him now.
After some things, Jin has now completely let go of her thoughts and won't accept any promises made by anyone. She was too obedient in the past. She should not only listen to what she wants but also think about the future. She listened and thought about it, but what did she get in return? She just had to eat coarse food and no one said anything good about her!
From today on, she must not lack anything that Huashi has! Otherwise, no one else will get it!
Hua glanced at Jin indifferently and sneered in her heart, thinking that this sister-in-law really only remembered to eat and not to be beaten no matter how many times she was treated. She had already said that she had to listen to Old Madam Zheng in everything, but she was still ordering people around here. There was no need for her to say anything. After a while, Old Madam Zheng became anxious.
With the idea of watching the fun in this way, Hua still smiled and said nothing. He just sat on the bench, not looking at Jin and not moving.
Hua's words made Jin even more angry. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Old Madam Zheng sitting on the kang with a stern face, "When will it be your turn to be the boss of this family? Your father and I are not dead yet, what do you want to do? I'm going to ask you to go out and help the third son's wife cook! Can you go? If you don't go, you won't have dinner tonight!"
Old Mrs. Zheng got angry, so Jin could only stand up reluctantly and walk towards the door slowly.
Hua glanced at Jin, who had a face full of resentment, and then looked at Old Madam Zheng, who seemed to still be angry.
"Mom, let me go to the kitchen with my second brother and sister-in-law. I can help out. Mom, you like to eat vermicelli, but others don't know it. I'll ask my third brother and sister-in-law to put more in it. Her cooking is delicious, so you can eat more, right?" Hua stood up as she spoke. She looked much happier than Jin, and walked quickly towards the door.
One was reluctant, the other was willing and still thinking about her, so Mrs. Zheng made her choice immediately.
"Eldest daughter-in-law! Come back! I have other work for you to do. Why are you in such a hurry to go out? The kitchen is so small, how many people can stand in it? Let the second daughter-in-law go! Come here and show your sister what patterns you can use on this pair of shoes." Old Mrs. Zheng said.
Jin, who had already reached the door, and Hua, who was about to reach the door, stopped at the same time.
Hua Shi had already thought that Old Madam Zheng would make such a decision, and was not surprised at all, but Jin Shi really did not expect that Old Madam Zheng would be so partial! She did not care about her feelings at all!
"What are you still standing here for? Hurry up!"