On New Year's Eve, no matter whether Qiao Mingjin wanted to or not, she couldn't stay at home on this day. She always had to go to the Yue family.
When it was time to apply, Lao Yuetou sent Yue Xiaoman to call her.
Yue Zhongyao followed Qiao Mingjin, watching her wash her daughter, then cleanse her face and comb her hair. He stood behind or not far away and watched, as if he was afraid that Qiao Mingjin would not want to go.
For him, that is somewhat of a hope.
When the three of them walked out of Qiao Mingjin's house, Yue Zhongyao closed the door behind him and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He was very happy, as if his wife and daughter were back home, and he felt grounded.
When Qiao Mingjin returned to the Yue family, everyone in the Yue family had different expressions.
Wu didn't wait for Qiao Mingjin in the morning. This afternoon, she had already arranged a lot of work and was waiting there. As a mother-in-law, she wanted to control her daughter-in-law, so the waiting time was too long, but fortunately she still had this time
Chance.
Sun and Yu have lived with Wu for many years, how could they not understand her thoughts?
The gloating expression was clearly on his face.
Yue Boyang and Yue Jiwen naturally showed some respect towards Qiao Mingjin.
They had interacted with Qiao Mingjin many times this year. They received money from Qiao Mingjin and watched her make the workshop on the wasteland lively.
She seemed to be no longer the same Qiao Mingjin who just immersed herself in embroidery with an embroidery quilt.
As the head of the family, the old Yue Tou, the harmony of the family is extremely important to him.
He expressed his joy at Qiao Mingjin's arrival.
He also pulled Wan'er over to say a few words, and personally led several children to play together while he watched.
Qiao Mingjin had tried her best to dress as inconspicuously as possible, but the way she looked, even in fine cotton clothes, the aura she exuded from her body made Sun and Yu jealous.
Qiao Mingjin already has some color, plus she has been well-fed and well-fed for the past six months, so she is naturally not comparable to the Sun family and the Yu family who have been bossed around by the Wu family.
So those two people were naturally happy to cooperate with Wu in ordering her.
Qiao Mingjin didn't mind.
After saying hello, she calmly responded to Wu's orders.
She had expected that Wu would not let her go easily.
She was thirty years old and she was asked to clean the courtyard. Which house had not cleaned it a few days ago?
But she didn't say much, she picked up the broom and started sweeping the floor. Wu pointed at her where to sweep. She looked like an obedient little daughter-in-law.
Wu was not only displeased, but looking at her like that, it was as if she had hit cotton with all her strength.
Soon, he ordered her to wipe the table in the kitchen and clean all kinds of things. She had already noticed that Qiao Mingjin's outfit was not suitable for her eyes, so it was better to get it dirty.
Sun and Yu were happy to watch from the sidelines.
Over the past year, all the work that the three daughters-in-law had done had been done by the two of them. How could they let her go so easily? How could the day's work be worth the hardship that the two of them had to endure in front of Mrs. Wu?
Half a year.
Yue Zhongyao's eyes followed Qiao Mingjin. He also wanted to say a few words of love to his wife. However, he was afraid of making her mother even more dissatisfied and thinking of anything to embarrass Jin's mother.
Yue Zhongyao clenched his hands tightly, then loosened them, then clenched them again. When Wu sent Qiao Mingjin to fetch water, he finally couldn't help it anymore.
"Mom, let me pick it out."
"What do you want to choose! You, a grown man, are not talking to your two brothers and father in the house, why are you hanging around the door of the kitchen! You didn't do all this work. Go away." Mrs. Wu pushed Yue Zhongyao aside.
"Mom, the water I just carried in the morning is gone. You guys are so good at using it, right? And how can she do this task of carrying water?"
Yue Zhongyao has carried water twice today, and each time he has filled the two large tanks at home. But after only a short time, there was no water left in the two tanks.
"Why can't she do this work? Which one of your second sister-in-law and your younger siblings doesn't carry water every day? Why can't she do it? Isn't she a young lady married from a wealthy family?"
Wu made it clear today that she wanted Qiao Mingjin to fill two water tanks with water.
"Mom! There are so many men in this courtyard. Why didn't you tell me there was no water before? We need it now. When Jin Niang comes, let her fetch water."
Yue Zhongyao couldn't understand his mother anymore. He didn't understand why his mother couldn't see him and Jinniang living a good life. Could Jinniang still stay with him?
The two people spoke loudly, which attracted both Yue Boyang and Yue Jiwen into the courtyard.
"Mom, let me pick. Third brother has picked two rounds today, and it's my turn." Yue Jiwen said from the side.
"Stay aside, what's the matter with you!" Wu shouted.
Qiao Mingjin watched these people pushing and shoving, grabbed the pole and carried the empty bucket out of the courtyard.
"Jin Niang!" "Mom!" The father and daughter both chased her out the door.
"Lao San, where are you going?" Wu took two steps after him.
"You're celebrating the Chinese New Year, what are you going to do? There are so many people in the house, and you have to let Wan'er's mother fetch water. You're not afraid of others talking about you." The old man pulled Wu back and said with a frown.
"What am I afraid of! She is a married daughter-in-law of Mrs. Qiao. She is not at home to serve her parents-in-law. She moves out to live a quiet life by herself without fear of others telling her. What should I be afraid of!" Mrs. Wu replied loudly.
The old man glanced at her, then turned around and went back to the main room. He could say a few words to this woman and she wouldn't give him a headache.
Yue Zhongyao chased after him out of the courtyard, stepped forward, grabbed the burden from Qiao Mingjin's shoulders, and carried it on his shoulders.
Qiao Mingjin glanced at him, then pulled her daughter, who was trotting over, to follow him.
Yue Zhongyao took two steps and then spoke with difficulty: "Jin Niang, don't take my mother's words to heart. She just wants to say that. You should follow her today. I, from now on... from now on, I will
I'm good to you. I won't let you mother and daughter suffer."
Qiao Mingjin looked at Yue Zhongyao, and Yue Zhongyao also looked at Qiao Mingjin infatuatedly. His anxiety and uneasiness were clearly displayed on his face. Was he afraid that she would just throw away her hand and leave?
Qiao Mingjin sighed. She didn't go back to Yue's house, and just followed him.
"Mom?" Wan'er glanced back and forth at her parents several times before speaking cautiously.
"Yeah. Be good, let's go fetch water with your father."
"Yeah." The little thing nodded happily, let go of Qiao Mingjin's hand, trotted forward a few steps, then giggled and ran back again, spinning around behind the two of them, and then ran over to hold his father and mother's hands.
He held his hand and happily talked to his parents. He was no longer as bored as when he was at his in-law's house.
When the three of them carried the water back, Mrs. Wu saw from a distance that the bucket had indeed landed on her third son's shoulder, and she was so angry that she took several deep breaths.
As soon as Qiao Mingjin entered the hospital, he hurriedly sent her to the kitchen to do some work. She was washing rice, washing vegetables, cutting and stamping. There was no way he could let her go for a moment.
Qiao Mingjin didn't hesitate and did whatever he was told.
Yue Xiaoman, on the other hand, couldn't see it and wanted to help from the side. How could Wu be willing to let her do it, so he hurriedly pulled her into the room.
Mrs. Sun and Ms. Yu were happy to watch on the sidelines. They held a handful of melon seeds and pointed out what should be done.
Qiao Mingjin may not do what they want, but she doesn't refute.
What to say to irrelevant people? There is no need to waste energy.
Naturally, Qiao Mingjin cooked the New Year's Eve reunion dinner alone.
From cooking, to frying, frying, and making soup, Yue Zhongyao was the one to lend a hand regardless of his mother's cold eyes.
Today's dinner was not stingy. There were chicken, meat, fish, boiled white rice, and a few vegetarian side dishes. The table was quite full.
Mrs. Sun looked at a table full of dishes, took a bite into her mouth, and said: "Ms. Jin, your cooking is better. Your fourth brother and I and I can't cook such a dish. It seems that we are celebrating the New Year these days.
I can all enjoy your taste."
As she spoke, she frequently added vegetables to her son and daughter's bowls.
Qiao Mingjin lowered her head to pick up food for her daughter, but didn't respond. It was just for today, and she still wanted her to serve them in the next few days. Where did this confidence come from?
"Yes, the third brother and sister make the most authentic braised pork. It smells so good that my saliva almost dropped to the ground in the yard just now. Now I can finally eat it again." Yue Boyang took a bite of the braised pork and sighed.
He said with a satisfied face.
"Yes, yes, these dishes are really well cooked. It looks like we can have a good meal today." Yue Jiwen boasted at the side.
The old man nodded while eating. No one in their family can cook as well as Jin Niang.
Yue Zhongyao was happy after hearing this.
Today's meal was shared between two tables. Yue Zhongyao put a few chopsticks into his daughter's bowl, which was sitting between him and his wife, and then stretched out his chopsticks to give his wife a chopstick as well.
This caused Wu to curse: "Have no hands or no feet?"
Yue Zhongyao glared at his mother and then looked at Qiao Mingjin's face. Fortunately, Jin's mother didn't say anything.
Yue Zhongyao's hand hanging on his knee wanted to grab his wife's hand to comfort her, but he only glanced at his wife several times across his daughter.
After the meal, Qiao Mingjin washed all the dishes, put them in the cupboard, and then took her daughter home.
"Mother Jin, just sleep at home tonight." Lao Yuetou said to Qiao Mingjin.
"It doesn't matter what she does, she can go wherever she likes! There is no place in our doghouse that anyone would be willing to stay in!"
Wu had been using Qiao Mingjin for a whole day today, but instead of letting out her anger, she felt like all her strength was wrapped in cotton, which made her even more blocked.
"Mother!" Yue Zhongyao said loudly.
"What are you shouting about?" Hu's voice was no lower than Yue Zhongyao's.
"Wan'er, tell grandpa that we are going back." Qiao Mingjin took her daughter and gave instructions.
"Grandpa, mother and I have gone back." Wan'er said to Lao Yuetou.
Lao Yuetou sighed and said, "Okay. Then Wan'er will come back tomorrow morning." Then he asked Yue Zhongyao to get the oil lamp.
Yue Zhongyao took out the oil lamp and came out. His wife and daughter had already walked out of the courtyard. He had no choice but to say hello to Lao Yuetou in a hurry and trotted after him. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come.
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