Fortunate Eighties: The Bewitching Female Rival Who Tamed Her Husband with Skill-Chapter 12 - Ugly Words First

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Susu wanted to get the unpleasant words out of the way first, to avoid any discomfort between relatives and save them the hassle.

Mrs. Lu couldn't sit still any longer, she hopped on her bicycle and headed to Uncle Su's house.

"Big brother, elder sister-in-law."

Before she was seen, Mrs. Lu's delighted voice could be heard.

Aunt Liu Fen was picking vegetables in the yard and immediately greeted with a beaming smile, "Ah, our second Aunt has come. What's all this joy about?"

"Aunt Yue, bring some water for your Aunt," Aunt Liu Fen called into the house.

Mrs. Lu parked her bicycle against the wall, went straight to the point as soon as she entered.

"No need for water, Yue, you come out, your Aunt has something to discuss with you."

Seeing her niece, who had become so thin she was practically just skin and bones and looked like she could be blown over by the wind, Mrs. Lu felt terribly upset; before marriage Yue had been pretty and lively.

"You all know that Susu and I have recently been running a stall outside, and now Susu is planning to increase her volume to sell in the streets. The two of us are too busy to handle it, and we're thinking of hiring someone."

Mrs. Lu paused, looking at the pair who were intently gazing at her, and continued with a smile.

"So I was thinking of asking Yue if she was interested. Your second sister-in-law said the job pays 25 yuan a month, and definitely, the pay will increase if you do well."

"Second Aunt, I am willing, I am so willing."

Yue, choking back her tears, nodded before Mrs. Lu could finish speaking.

Seeing elder sister-in-law Liu Fen hesitant to speak, Mrs. Lu thought she might disapprove and quickly reassured her, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, now there are many people doing small business in the streets, I..."

"Mom?" Yue anxiously looked at her mother.

"I'm not worried about that," her mother said, "but isn't 25 yuan a month a bit too high? We can't have Susu at a loss."

Mrs. Lu had thought it was something else and immediately reassured her with a smile.

"Alright, sit down Aunt, I will get Yue ready now," Aunt Liu Fen quickly went to help her daughter to pack her clothes.

To pack was a bit of an overstatement; it was really just a couple of old outfits. Aunt Liu Fen repeatedly reminded her daughter to be diligent and proactive with her work once she left.

The elder sister-in-law and second sister-in-law back at the Su's house, curious, asked their mother-in-law after they saw their little aunt leave with her own second aunt carrying a small bundle.

On finding out she was going to the Lu Family to work and would earn 25 yuan a month, their eyes immediately turned red with envy.

As for Mrs. Lu, she had no idea of the stir she'd caused after leaving. Riding her bicycle, she and her niece quickly arrived home.

Yue, her head bowed, followed behind Mrs. Lu. On seeing the people in the yard, she meekly greeted, "Uncle, second sister-in-law."

Upon returning home, Father Lu had already heard the news from his daughter-in-law and nodded after putting down the newspaper, "Ah, make yourself at home now that you're here."

The day had grown hotter, and they had all sweated a lot. Susu was washing the day's clothes.

Seeing this, Yue hurriedly put down her bundle and offered to help.

"Second sister-in-law, let me."

Susu, startled, clutched at her clothes with a laugh, "No need, no need. You can start helping with the marinated goods tomorrow."

Mrs. Lu also chimed in, "Yue, tonight you will sleep with your sister-in-law and Xiao Yu in the same room. You are here to help with the marinated goods, not to wash clothes and do chores."

Watching Yue, who didn't dare to even take more food, Susu felt a sting in her heart and went out of her way to serve her.

"Sister-in-law, that's enough, that's enough, I..."

"We're all family here, don't be so formal. With the heat, the food won't keep, and it'd be a waste not to finish it."

Xiao Yu, mimicking the adults, also served Yue some food, his baby voice urging, "Aunt Yue, eat plenty, the food Auntie made is very yummy."

In the past, eating just an extra bite at her in-laws' would have resulted in a severe scolding from her mother-in-law, and after her divorce, when back at her mother's house, her sisters-in-law made disdainful remarks both openly and in hidden ways. Yue dared not eat a bite more.

But now, looking at a bowl piled up like a small mountain, her eyes reddened, Yue bowed her head and gobbled down her rice, nodding and assuring in her nasal voice that she would definitely work hard.

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The moonlight gradually descended, and stars dotted the entire sky.

Listening to the cicadas and insects outside the house, Susu turned to look at Su Xianyue tossing and turning.

"Can't sleep?"

Su Xianyue's body stiffened, and she hastily whispered, "Did I wake you, second sister-in-law? Sorry, sorry, I'll go to sleep right away."

Susu sighed, "No, you don't need to be so nervous."

After a while, there came rustling noises and the muffled sobs of Su Xianyue.

"Sister-in-law, thank you."

Susu opened her eyes, turned to face her, and saw that the dark figure seemed to be facing her as well.

"No need to thank me, as long as you work hard, I won't let you down. Just put your mind at ease."

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The next day, it was the rustling sound that woke Susu up; when she opened her eyes, only the little kid who was sleeping soundly remained on the brick bed.

Susu yawned, came out slowly, and saw that smoke was already rising from the kitchen stove.

"Second sister-in-law, did I wake you?" Su Xianyue asked nervously as she stood up from the stove.

Susu waved her hand, "I usually wake up around this time anyway, but why didn't you lie down longer?"

Su Xianyue smiled sheepishly, "I wanted to get the rice ready early, so Uncle could eat and go to work, and the Aunt and second sister-in-law could have a hot meal when they get up."

Seeing the same cautiousness and diligence as when Xiao Yu first arrived, Susu knew it was useless to say more and simply chose not to waste her breath.

Things would get better over time.

After breakfast, Su Xianyue hurried to wash the pots and dishes.

"Sister-in-law, just tell me what to do, and I'll do it," Su Xianyue asked eagerly as she finished washing the pots.

Susu nodded and said, "Xian Yue, as you know, we sell food, so we must be cautious about hygiene..."

Having mentioned the precautions, three adults and the little kid started the busy day.

Since there was a larger quantity today, Su Xianyue stayed home to prepare the ingredients needed for the afternoon.

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo set off to sell their braised goods as usual, each going their separate ways.

With yesterday's experience, Susu sold a small portion of her goods as she made her way to the cinema.

Eyeing the passersby, Susu cleared her throat and began to shout.

"Delicious braised meats and dishes..."

"How much are you selling these for, boss?"

"Vegetarian dishes are 60 cents per pound, meat dishes are one dollar and twenty cents per pound..."

"Oh dear, boss, your prices aren't exactly cheap."

Susu wasn't upset, she continued to promote her family's braised goods while collecting money and selling.

Most of the people passing by bought a half or a whole pound each, and soon she could see the bottom of her large basket.

After selling the last of the braised goods, Susu pocketed the money and headed home.

Maybe it was a woman's sixth sense, but Susu felt an inexplicable unease, as if... she was being watched.

Susu quickened her pace, her peripheral vision catching a shifty-looking man behind her.

Oh no! She was being followed!

Susu guessed she must have caught the attention of some local ruffians; not bothering with anything else, she chose her moment and bolted.