Educated Youth in the Countryside: She is the Village's Embroidery Queen!-Chapter 492: Can’t Teach

This wouldn’t have been a big deal if it wasn’t mentioned, but once it was, Wen’s mother wanted to explode again.

However, the person in question wasn’t present, and in front of her were her son and daughter-in-law. She had no reason to vent her anger on them over an unrelated person.

That’s not something a mother should do.

So, she took a deep breath to keep herself calm, then recounted the events once more.

The matter wasn’t complicated. In short, she went to find Ji Jian to learn how to dry abalone, only to discover that Ji Jian didn’t know either, and his reasoning was quite legitimate.

Usually, they don’t collect a lot of abalone, and the occasions are few, just enough for one meal, so there’s no need to dry them.

Naturally, he wouldn’t know.

However, today they picked too many. Those they kept for themselves couldn’t be finished quickly, and selling them wouldn’t fetch much money.

The most crucial point is, finding abalone is a rare opportunity, especially ones this size. It’s not just Wen’s mother who wanted to dry and send them back home; Ji Jian felt the same.

So, the two of them, having no clue, went out to seek help.

Unexpectedly, as they went door to door asking, they found that none of the abalone pickers knew how either.

But Madam Lei mentioned someone, the wife of the deputy battalion commander of the third battalion, Lin Baozhu, could do it.

Because Lin Baozhu was a fishing village girl, she grew up collecting seafood and had rich experience in baking and drying it. Seeking her help wouldn’t go wrong.

So, a group of them rushed to find Lin Baozhu.

To get to Lin Baozhu’s place, they had to pass by the Zhang Family’s house. Before even reaching the Zhang Family’s door, Wen’s mother and the others heard crashing sounds.

Then came Yang Xiu’s voice, saying she wasn’t as wasteful as Yi Chichi, who buys everything she sees, can’t endure any hardship, and wouldn’t wash clothes or cook.

If that wasn’t enough, she concluded by advising her Old Zhang to cherish and be grateful for marrying her and not Yi Chichi, or else no amount of wealth could withstand Yi Chichi’s extravagance.

Old Zhang would have to serve her at home.

When Wen’s mother voiced this, it wasn’t just Wen Shi, even Yi Chichi was furious enough to explode.

For heaven’s sake, is such a comparison permissible just casually?

She gripped the armrest, wanting to get up and seek justice, but Wen Shi silently turned and walked out.

His steps were quick and urgent, surrounded by raging anger.

Wen’s mother hurried to stop him, "Xiao Shi, where are you going?"

"I’m going to settle the score with them."

Wen Shi’s words were full of murderous intent.

Seeing his attitude, Yi Chichi’s anger subsided a bit. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

She came over and asked, "How do you plan to settle the score?"

"I’m going to give Old Zhang a beating."

A simple and straightforward solution.

"Just a beating and it’s over?"

Wen’s mother wasn’t satisfied with his approach either, "What? It’s the wife who’s been bullying your wife, does it do any good to just find the man?"

Yi Chichi, "..."

As a daughter-in-law, she thought it best to stay out of it while the mother-in-law disciplined her son.

Thinking of this, she looked at Wen Shi.

He sincerely sought her advice, "Then mom, what do you suggest? I can’t go beat up Comrade Yang either."

When conflicts arise between men, they can be resolved with fists.

He, a grown man, can’t reasonably lay hands on a comrade’s wife.

Wen’s mother’s mouth twitched slightly; he’s about to become a father yet still a bit clueless.

"Contact the Women’s Federation."

She advised, "All the women in the residential compound are under the Women’s Federation’s care. Yang Xiu’s analogy with Chichi is a big or small matter, depending on what kind of lesson you want her to learn, understand?"

Wen’s mother pondered for a moment, then nodded, "I understand!"

He warmly instructed, "Mom, Chichi, you both stay home, I’m going out for a bit."

"Alright!"

Wen’s mother released his arm and, together with Yi Chichi, watched him leave.

After he left, Wen’s mother supported Yi Chichi back into the house, "Go to sleep, don’t worry about him, he can handle it."

Yi Chichi murmured an affirmation, then, at Wen’s mother’s strong urging, went back to her room to lie down and wait for Wen Shi’s return.

Unexpectedly, this wait extended to nearly two hours. Wen’s mother couldn’t hold out any longer and went to sleep for a while. He finally returned with a bright smile.

However, he was covered in sweat.

The smell was so unbearable that Yi Chichi urged him to go shower and change clothes.

The complained man felt wronged, "I just took a shower before I left."

"But you sweated, and it stinks."

Yi Chichi was even more wronged, "You know, I’m sensitive to smells now. If you don’t wash off the sweat, I won’t be able to sleep tonight."

That’s a fair point.

"Alright, darling, wait for me. I’ll go shower."

"Okay, be quick and come back soon."

Accustomed to handling Wen Shi, Yi Chichi deliberately showed reluctance, acting as if she couldn’t do without him.

Wen Shi was extremely satisfied with her behavior, happily grabbed clean clothes, dashed for a quick shower, and returned refreshed to hug her while recounting the resolution.

"Comrade Yang wrote a self-criticism, posted it on the bulletin board to apologize to you, and also had to participate in a week’s labor education. Old Zhang and I had a bit of a workout."

Yi Chichi was silent for a moment, "Did you go hard on him?"

"No, just the usual training level."

Reassuring her of his judgement, Wen Shi said, "Don’t worry, I know my limits. Yang Comrade bears the bulk of the responsibility here."

That’s right, Old Zhang is just a dull man, as quiet as still water.

He probably never thought Yang Xiu would foolishly use Yi Chichi as an analogy, and be caught red-handed by Wen’s mother.

However, "If his wife doesn’t change her ways, she’ll end up offending all the families in the compound."

Her careless, thoughtless words had offended many.

Given Yang Xiu’s sharp tongue, she wasn’t the first and probably wouldn’t be the last.

Wen Shi acknowledged her point, "I know. I told Old Zhang, and he plans to send Yang Xiu back to her hometown after she finishes her labor education."

"Yang Xiu won’t agree to that."

Life on the island wasn’t that easy. Unlike the bustling future, apart from the abundance of seafood, there wasn’t much to rave about.

But the abundance of seafood outweighed all the drawbacks.

Yang Xiu and her husband came from a mountainous area with more forests and little farmland, requiring several mountain crossings to reach a commune. Life was even tougher there.

They couldn’t even fill their stomachs.

To Yang Xiu, living on the island was akin to paradise. Sending her back was a pipe dream.

Unexpectedly, Wen Shi added, "Old Zhang said if she refuses to go back, he’ll file a report to apply for a job transfer."

Yi Chichi was dumbfounded, "Why doesn’t he just teach Yang Xiu to watch her mouth instead of using his career to force her to go back?"

"It’s unteachable."

Wen Shi stroked her belly helplessly, "Yang Comrade once offended the major’s wife. That time, Old Zhang was so angry he turned physical, yet she still shoots her mouth off. How do you teach that?"

It was indeed quite exasperating.

Yi Chichi didn’t know what else to say, so she changed the topic, "Do you have morning training tomorrow?"

"I do."

Training can’t be neglected; it’s a responsibility to oneself and to the brothers.

However—

"Darling, can you make me some more medicine?"

"For what?"

"Old Li and the others are about to head out to sea, chafing."

"Didn’t I give you the formula? Didn’t they distribute the medication?"

"They did, but it doesn’t work as well as yours."

"You really are the best husband a girl could have."

She sighed helplessly, "I’ll talk to Grandpa Zhang tomorrow and ask him to help make it."

"Great, thanks, darling."

Wen Shi, like a playful dog, snuggled up to her, rubbing his big head into her neck, nudging her off balance until she couldn’t stand it, so she pinched him, "Alright, time to sleep, it’s so warm."