Chapter 737: Chapter 737: Envy Doesn’t Co Chapter 737: Chapter 737: Envy Doesn’t Co Seeing two pieces of asbestos shingles in the Zheng Family’s courtyard, Luo Qiao said to Hao Xiuyue, who had just co out of the house, “Auntie, I see you have two pieces of asbestos shingles lying around. May I borrow them for now? Once they’re done cooking, we can simply take them down.”
Hao Xiuyue could not refuse, so in no ti, the rain shelter was set up. By then, the Zheng Family mbers also returned ho one after another and saw the newly erected rain shelter at the entrance of the third branch, with a cupboard placed underneath, and on top of it a set of brand-new pots and pans—they were filled with envy.
Now that the Zheng Family had divided the property and each branch was cooking on their own, with a shared kitchen on rotation, seeing the new stove in the third branch definitely made them envious, and they could only covet and be jealous, as soone had a good maternal family’s support to thank for that.
Luo Xunan had gone out and from who-knows-where, found a large iron grid. He erected two poles and mounted the grid between them, securing it with a lock. It was a sight for the other family mbers to see but not touch.
After arranging everything, the two brothers greeted the old couple of the Zheng Family and left.
As soon as they were gone, the Second Daughter-in-law of the Zheng Family said, “We all live in the sa courtyard, and yet they put up that iron grid, who are they guarding against? It sure is amusing.”
Although the eldest daughter-in-law was also displeased, she did not voice her opinion. Given the division of the family, speaking up now would be pointless.
Hao Xiuyue looked displeasedly at the second daughter-in-law, “Jialin is coming ho from the hospital tomorrow. You’d better behave properly. You know very well why you weren’t sent to the police station to cool your heels. Don’t push them to the point where they lose all semblance of cordiality; dealing with the Luo Family won’t take much effort.”
With that said, the second daughter-in-law imdiately toned down.
However, seeing the asbestos shingles that had been set up, she muttered, “Those shingles were ant for us to build a shelter. How could they let the third branch use them like that?”
Hao Xiuyue yelled at Zheng Zhijun inside the house, “Zhijun, co out and handle your ignorance—your wife. If anything happens again when the third branch cos back, and they clean up your ss, don’t bla for not warning you.”
Zheng Daquan, seeing his spouse co in, asked, “The third branch is being discharged from the hospital tomorrow?”
Hao Xiuyue sat down and nodded, “Yes, they’re getting out tomorrow. The doctor said there are no major issues now and that as long as she takes care of herself during the confinent period, there won’t be lingering health problems. The mother-in-law said she would co over to help with the postpartum care.”
Zheng Daquan poured himself a glass of erguotou and began sipping it with peanuts, “Later, you tell Zhiqiang and Zhijun to have a word in private with those two irresponsibles to prevent any issues from arising.”
Hao Xiuyue saw her husband drinking again, “Xiao Si ntioned to a while back that he’s found a partner. At the ti he was worried about not having a ho for the wedding. If the third branch really moves out after her confinent, we can arrange Xiao Si’s wedding before the New Year.
But we don’t have much money on hand now, and we need to prepare gifts and hold a wedding banquet.”
Zheng Daquan took another sip from his glass, “Isn’t there still several months until the New Year? By then, the payroll and the distribution from the division will cover it, and if that’s not enough, we’ll deal with it then.”
Hao Xiuyue nodded, “I just hope the girl Xiao Si is dating turns out to be good, not like those troubleso two.”
Zheng Daquan said, “The family has been divided now; whether they do well or poorly is up to their own abilities.”
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In the afternoon, Luo Qiao returned to her grandmother’s place with Stone and the fabric.
Woo Yuni, the eldest sister-in-law, heard Luo Qiao’s voice and ca downstairs; her belly was slightly showing now, “Qiaoqiao, you’re back?”
Luo Qiao saw that her sister-in-law was in good spirits, “Eldest sister-in-law, how have you been recently?”
Woo Yuni was all smiles, “Very well, the big jar of uboshi you gave has been a huge help, I don’t know what I would have done without it.”
Luo Qiao had her sister-in-law sit down and then checked her pulse, “That’s good, keep up the happy mood.”
Woo Yuni nodded, “You specifically told to eat more vegetables, fruits, and liver, and I’ve been doing that for a few months now. Should I keep eating them specially?”
Luo Qiao said, “No need, those were just to make sure you got enough folic acid. From now on, just maintain a balanced diet.”
Woo Yuni, touching her belly, bead with happiness.
She noticed the fabric Luo Qiao had brought onto the table, “Why did you bring back so much fabric?”
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