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The boss, realizing he had run into someone who understood the situation, felt a bit uneasy. If it had been a mother and daughter or a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law from the city buying things, they were wealthy and wouldn’t care much about the prices. However, he couldn't shake off his discomfort. He had indeed charged a bit too much in his moment of confusion.
But they were rich! What was wrong with charging them a little extra? The farmers who set up stalls like him were struggling to make ends meet. These wealthy people earned money so easily; surely, it wouldn’t hurt to give a little more?
With this thought, the boss felt a wave of relief wash over him, dispelling his discomfort. He looked at the imposing Aunt Tian in front of him and retorted without hesitation, “What’s so expensive? This is not expensive at all! Look at this chicken—big and plump, with such good skin. You won’t lose out buying even a little!”
“We rely on raising this chicken to make a living all year round. What’s wrong with you buying it? Can’t you help us out since you live comfortably in the city?”
After saying this, he shot Aunt Tian a disdainful glance. This old woman didn’t seem like someone who lived a life of luxury. What brought her to the city? Perhaps she had married a widower. She certainly didn’t seem like someone of high status.
The boss’s mind raced with these thoughts, and he even looked at Wen Qian standing beside him without any hint of respect.
Aunt Tian was furious and dropped her basket, rolling up her sleeves as she marched towards the boss. “How dare you speak like that? Do you think I won’t teach you a lesson?”
“Just stand there! Don’t move! Wait until I get to you; let’s see if I don’t knock some sense into you!”
The boss was terrified but reluctant to abandon his stall and chickens, so he just stood there stiffly, looking at Aunt Tian.
He hadn’t expected Aunt Tian to be so confrontational. Usually, when women like her encountered such remarks from men on the street during the day, they would blush and run away or simply buy his chicken without fuss. But this crazy woman was ready to hit him after just a few words!
Aunt Tian approached and grabbed the man’s arm, lifting him slightly off the ground while glaring at him with fury. “Say that again! Let’s see if I don’t beat you to death!”
At that moment, the boss was so frightened that he lost all courage; he couldn’t even look directly into Aunt Tian’s eyes.
Wen Qian stood nearby, guarding their baskets to prevent anyone from snatching them away.
In the end, the boss apologized, and reluctantly sold the chicken to them at a lower price.
As they left, Wen Qian smiled and asked Aunt Tian, “Auntie, do you think using force counts as bargaining?”
At first, Aunt Tian didn’t quite understand what she meant but soon realized after thinking it over. She chuckled and replied to Wen Qian, “You little rascal! Always teasing me! It wasn’t my intention to resort to violence! I can be quite gentle too!”
Aunt Tian awkwardly brushed her hair back, feeling a bit shy as she glanced at Wen Qian.
Today, both women returned home with their hands full.
Most of the things were not available in the city. Today, my trip to the market was quite fruitful. On the way back, I also bought some daily necessities at the department store to take back to the unit. Perhaps this would be the last trip before the heavy snow closed the mountains. It’s also possible there might be one more.
The family members in the compound had made ample preparations, and the vehicle was packed full of items. Wen Qian noticed that some families had bought cotton. She thought about the several quilts that Lu Zheng had suddenly brought home. He had returned with them unexpectedly and didn’t allow any questions or comments.
When she asked him if he had money, he simply replied that he had plenty. This made Wen Qian suspect that he was secretly doing something behind her back. In the end, she felt she needed to clarify things herself.
It turned out that this man had borrowed cotton tickets and money from his comrades to buy the quilts, and then he had someone help him make them. Every month, he would deduct a portion from his allowance to pay them back slowly, month by month. Sometimes, he would even take on extra missions to earn bonuses to repay his debts.
After learning this, Wen Qian couldn’t help but smile wryly at the thought of giving him money to repay others. However, Lu Zheng was unwilling to accept it. He said, “If I give you this money, then it’s yours. I can earn back what I owe others myself.” He believed he still had arms and legs and didn’t need to ask his wife for money. If he wanted to spend money, he could earn it himself.
Thinking about this made Wen Qian smile. You could say Lu Zheng was good at adapting, but you could also say he was stubborn and not very flexible. Once he set his mind on something, it wouldn’t change easily unless it absolutely had to.
When they got home and set everything down, Wen Qian was so exhausted that she gulped down a few mouthfuls of water and nearly choked. Lu Zheng watched her with concern and quickly raised his hand to rub her back, unable to suppress his dissatisfaction as he said softly, “I told you to let me come with you, but you wouldn’t allow it. Now you know how tiring it is, right? You’re all sweaty; what if you catch a cold later?”
“Forget it; let’s go inside and change your clothes first. Otherwise, if you really catch a cold, it’ll be too late.” Saying this, he pushed Wen Qian toward the room.
He took her clothes from the wardrobe and placed them on the bed before reaching out to help her unbutton her shirt. Wen Qian quickly grabbed his eager hand to stop him.
“Just go outside; I can change by myself. You don’t need to help me.” She then thoughtfully added, “I bought chickens and rabbits; can you take them out and set up a chicken coop and rabbit hutch in the yard? We can raise them slowly and eat them later.”
Without warning, Wen Qian swiftly pushed Lu Zheng out the door, a smile gracing her lips. With a decisive thud, she closed the door behind him, leaving the man outside with a furrowed brow and a dazed expression.
Lu Zheng let out a helpless sigh, his eyes filled with affection. Why was it so difficult to share a tender moment with his wife? She just didn’t seem to get it, and their son was such a little troublemaker! Life was becoming increasingly challenging day by day.
Now that the nights were colder, Lu Chen slept with them, making it even harder for him and Wen Qian to find time alone together. Even at night, they couldn’t cuddle close; there was always a little one in the way.
As he stepped outside to take care of the tasks his wife had assigned him, Wen Qian emerged in a different outfit.
“I bought some rabbit fur that can be used for gloves and insoles. I’ll make a scarf for Xiao Chen too. Do you want any?”
“A gift?”
“Of course.”
His firm response seemed to suggest he feared being forgotten, prompting an immediate agreement.
Wen Qian smiled as she handed over the rabbit fur. “You’ll need to help process this before it can be used; otherwise, it won’t work.”
“Sure, I’ll take care of it this afternoon. I have no plans and can stay home instead of going to the team.”
After saying that, he flashed her a knowing smile that held deeper meaning.
A sudden sense of foreboding flashed through Wen Qian’s mind. She felt a twinge of fear. This man had been known to take advantage of Lu Chen’s outings to engage in mischief. Especially lately, their son had been spending longer and longer hours away from home—sometimes not returning until evening.
Was she going to be in trouble?
Thinking quickly, Wen Qian casually remarked, “Let’s not let Chen Chen go out this afternoon; he should stay home and study.”
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