Chapter 36 Definitely withhold the ultimate move
Back to the Sixties: Farm, Get Wealthy & Raise the Cubs
The old ladyâs eyes reddened and she talked non-stop, "Itâs good that you retire. Although home isnât as good as there, at least eating wonât be a problem. Also, itâs not so dangerous. Da Wa and his brothers are still too young."
It was really godâs blessings. If he met misfortune, it was really unimaginable.
Fourthâs wife was definitely unreliable. If her youngest son met with misfortune outside, then she will definitely pack up and remarried.
What will happen to those three grandsons then?
"Thatâs right! Does Da Waâs mother know? She always wanted to be an official wife. If you retire now, she wouldnât let it go?" The old lady recalled and her face changed quickly as she rushed to ask.
Mother Zhou was very clear about the original ownerâs ambition, so after being angst, she began to worry about her youngest sonâs other half at home.
"I told her. Although she was a little disappointed, she understood that there was no room for turning around and have no objection." Zhou Qing Bai said.
"No objection?" Mother Zhou froze: "How is this possible?"
Fourthâs wife had her eyes set high. She always wanted to be an official wife and considered herself as an official wife. She looked down all the women in the village and for so long she never converse with any of them.
Of course, she showed disdain and never group into with the rural women.
If her dream of becoming an official wife shattered, how terrible itâll be? The sky will be punctured by her, right?
"Old Fourth, your wife must be holding back her ultimate move. You must her carefully. If she wants to divorce you, you must not divorce. You must stand firm or Da Wa and his brothers have no mother. At that time, you canât lift your head! " Mother Zhou rambled on.
Zhou Qing Bai displayed a helpless expression. He wanted to tell his mother that it wasnât that serious. His wife thought it through.
However, Mother Zhu wouldnât believe that.
Even if she behaved well after transmigrated, the impression left by the original owner was deeply ingrained- not someone who settle things peacefully.
It was apparent from the moment she dared use her pregnancy to forcefully split away from the family shortly after marrying in.
But Zhou Qing Bai really didnât think his wife would make trouble. He was really unsettled before returning. He was worried that she wouldnât let it drop and there would be no peace in the house then. But he watched her reaction after finding out, she was indeed clearly dejected, as if the spiritual pillar that had always supported her had collapsed.
But this state only maintained until he took out three thousand yuans and the bundle of coupons. All her displeasure disappeared then.
He can see this emotion.
Therefore, there was no such thing as withholding an ultimate move.
But to be so open-minded, this should be the change brought by the thief scare.
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing Baiâs eyebrows condensed.
Seeing his expression, Mother Zhou thought he kept her words in mind. Fearing he would aggravate the family conflicts when he returns, she quickly interjected: "Your wifeâs temper is like a firecracker. If you have something to talk about, tell her slowly. Itâs not a big deal. You have to comfort her, understand? Donât remain silent and let her guess. The time she spent with you is less than a month, and she canât guess it right. â
Zhou Qing Bai got up and said: "Donât worry, Mother. Itâs okay."
There was one phrase his mother said right. They have been married for so many years and Da Wa was five years old, six after the new year. But truthfully, the time they interacted with each other didnât reach a month.
So he still didnât know her. He canât look at her with past observation. For example, this time when he came back, didnât she take good care of all three sons?
Zhou Qing Bai came out to say goodbye to his father and three older brothers and went back.
When Eldest Brother returned to his room, he talked about it with Eldest Sister-in-law. Eldest Sister-in-law was stunned: "Not going anymore? Stay in the village in the future?"
"En, it counts as retiring." Brother Zhou nodded.
"Would Fourthâs wife agree?" Eldest Sister-in-law blurted.
Brother Zhou said: âThereâs no problem with old Fourth staying. What is there to not agree? Also, itâs dangerous to be outside in the wind and rain. Thereâs no danger to stay in the village. No need to be afraid of starving too. What reason is there to disagree?"
"You donât know what Fourthâs wife thinking?" Eldest Sister-in-law rebutted.
"What?" Brother Zhou responded.
"Not saying. You wonât understand even if I did." Eldest Sister-in-law waved her hand.
It wasnât only Eldest Sister-in-law who understood Lin Qing Heâs thoughts. Both Second Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law also knew.
After hearing their men mention this, they were shocked.
Their first reaction was the same as Eldest Sister-in-law, ask whether Fourthâs wife agree? Did she stir trouble like crazy?
Second Brother and Third Brother had understood.
They expressed they didnât know. He got called by Mother into the room to have a good talk. She might not cause a ruckus, maybe?
Not cause a ruckus?
Second Sister-in-law did not believe it.
She simply gathered Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law over to knit sweaters and chat.
As expected, they also bought woolen yarn back to knit sweaters and trousers. Otherwise, how could they bear this freezing to death weather?
"Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law, you know about Fourth Brother-in-lawâs retirement, right?" Asked Second Sister-in-law as she knitted.
"Yes." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.
"How can this be hidden?" Third Sister-in-law also said.
After all, Fourth Brother-in-law will stay in the village in the future. It wasnât possible to conceal.
"Donât know how bad Fourth Sister-in-law is quarreling at home now. You know what kind of thoughts she has. Her eyes were like they grew on the top of her head. Always thinking about flying up the branch and turn into a phoenix one day. Now she fell and turned into a grass chicken." Second Sister-in-law chattered.
Naturally, there was a little bit of gloating in her tone.
Eldest Sister-in-law had just made a piece of close-fitting clothing for her son from the fabric the other had given her. She gently chided: "Donât say it like that. We are all one family. We gain nothing from Fourth Brother-in-lawâs retirement. I was initially thinking, if Fourth Brother-in-law gets promoted again, he can take care of the nephews of the old Zhou family in the future."
Second Sister-in-law heard these words and couldnât help but sigh: "True."
Of course, she had the same thought, even if her son was only three years old this year. If his fourth uncle was successful, her son would be cared for as his nephew, right?
It was also for such reason, Second Sister-in-law, who used to love nit-picking in front of the original owner, toned it down a lot over the years.
As for Third Sister-in-law, her mind was still wondering whether Lin Qing He can get some trotters for her post-natal confinement. And also the leftover fabric from making Da Wa brothersâ clothes last time, which were used to make her daughterâs coat. That was warm. Letâs not forget the brown sugar left in the jar, it was also sent from there.
So on this matter, Third Sister-in-law would only mull over it in her mind and never say it out.
Only Second Sister-in-law was someone who couldnât hold herself back. After the chat broke off with the two sisters-in-law, she came out.
Like this, the news of Zhou Qing Baiâs retirement and starting to work in the field was spread in the village. The village was small, and soon the leader of the team directed his grandson to call Zhou Qing Bai over.