Northeast: My Absurd Woman

Yang Wuni, who rushed back later, tied up her donkey and grabbed Sui Yumi, who was trying to go home.

"Yang Wuni, it's not up to you. Zhang Changyao and my father gave it to me."

Following the corn, they led the donkey further out the gate.

Without even lifting an eyelid, he pushed aside Yang Wuni, who was blocking his way.

Before Yumi could react, Yang Wuni slapped her hard across the face.

"Hey corn, see if what I said counts. If you dare to step out of this yard, I'll beat you with a stick."

You've managed to make your father and Zhang Changyao afraid of you; that's your skill.

Aunt Xiulan and I are outsiders; we're not afraid of you.

Look back at yourself and see what you've done to Aunt Xiulan.

If you don't kneel down and kowtow to Aunt Xiulan to admit your mistake today, don't even think about taking my donkey away.

"Aunt Xiulan married Dad, but she didn't enjoy any happiness and was even bullied by you, a junior."

You didn't even say sorry. Who do you think you're treating like a human being?

Yang Wuni picked up a tree branch, about the thickness of an arm, from the corner of the wall.

Pointing at the corn, he wouldn't let her leave the yard.

"Yang Wuni, how could I kneel down in front of the child?"

"You're pregnant, don't push me too far."

As Yumi's gaze swept over Yang Wuni's lower abdomen, a strange light flashed in his sidelong glance.

If you don't want to lose face in front of your children, then go home and bring back 100 pounds of corn.

You can take this donkey as long as you bring corn.

As for Aunt Xiulan, you don't have to apologize. I'll take care of her for the sake of the 100 jin of corn, until the wound on her face heals.

Yang Wuni went around in circles before finally revealing her thoughts.

"Dad, look at Changyao's wife, isn't she obviously trying to extort money from our family?"

As Yumi turned to look at Zhang Kaiju, she seemed like a cheapskate, unwilling to take out anything more.

"Father, you just stand by and watch your sister-in-law bully Aunt Xiulan without helping her."

"I think you don't want to live with Aunt Xiulan anymore, do you?"

Before Zhang Kaiju could speak, Yang Wuni immediately shut him up with her own words.

I'm afraid that when the time comes, Zhang Kaiju will open his mouth again and make a big promise to give corn.

Anything that gets into Zhang Kaiju's mouth is like skipping stones.

"Corn, you have to contribute something; Dad can't pay for everything."

A hundred pounds of corn isn't worth much; exchanging it for a donkey isn't a bad deal.

Only after Yang Wuni reminded him did Zhang Kaiju remember Zhao Xiulan, whose face had been scratched.

He hurriedly let go of the two children and went to see Zhao Xiulan, who was squatting in the corner, sulking.

"Xiulan, don't be angry. Our Wuni will stand up for you."

I'll have Changyao go to town in a bit and buy you some ointment to apply to your wound.

"Just tell me what you want to eat. Our Changyao and Wuni are rich."

Zhang Kaiju pried Zhao Xiulan's hands off her face, brought his mouth close, and gently blew on her.

"Hmm! I want to eat pork stew with glass noodles, and they have to be wide noodles."

Zhao Xiulan squeezed out a few tears, feeling wronged, and rested her head on Zhang Kaiju's shoulder.

"Hey, corn, don't waste my time here. If you take less corn, you can forget about taking the donkey."

"If you keep dawdling, I need 150 jin of corn. Anyway, we don't lack livestock for farming."

Yang Wuni turned around and grabbed the reins in Sui Yumi's hand, preventing her from leading the donkey away.

Zhang Changyao had previously protected Guiye and Guibao, knowing that Yang Wuni was more than capable of dealing with Sui Yumi.

"Uncle, my aunt is carrying a stick, won't she hit my mother?"

Guiye raised her face and looked timidly at Zhang Changyao, her tone full of worry for her mother, Suiyu.

"Guiye, your aunt won't hit anyone, your mother and the others are just playing around."

"Guiye, Guibao, come on, Uncle will take you to the convenience store to buy you some snacks."

Zhang Changyao squatted down and picked up Guibao, holding Guiye's hand with one hand.

He couldn't guarantee that the two people wouldn't make a move.

No matter what, it's not good for the child to see it.

"Auntie, keep an eye on Wu Ni, she's pregnant."

As he passed by Zhang Shuhua, Zhang Changyao didn't forget to give her a word of advice.

Zhang Shuhua didn't speak, but simply nodded to show that she had heard.

Seeing that no one spoke up for him, Sui Yumi reluctantly put down the reins and went home to get corn.

She couldn't carry 100 jin of corn, so she ordered Zhang Changguang to carry it. Zhang Changguang thought it was too shabby and refused to go with her.

With no other option, she could only divide the corn into two half-bags and push them in a wheelbarrow.

Zhang Changyao took Guibao and Guiye to the convenience store, and Zhou Fengmei immediately saw a business opportunity.

A child was given a mixed fruit to try.

Zhang Changyao took out a dollar and bought candy.

They filled Guibao and Guiye's little shoulder pockets to the brim.

Guibao put the mixed fruit into his mouth, and before he could even swallow it, he reached out for more.

This stumped Zhang Changyao; he searched his entire body but couldn't find any money.

"Fifth Aunt, the kids love to eat this, but I don't have much money with me. Can I buy half a pound on credit?"

Left with no other choice, Zhang Changyao could only force a smile and negotiate with Zhou Fengmei to buy some goods on credit.

"Changyao, you can buy some on credit, but not until autumn."

Zhou Fengmei's wicked scheme succeeded, and she secretly laughed to herself, but her face remained impassive.

He weighed half a jin (250 grams) on an iron scale and gave it to Zhang Changyao, lightly tapping it with his little finger.

They keep shouting "high," but little do they know they don't even weigh four and a half ounces.

Zhang Changyao led his two children back home, just outside Zhou Fengmei's house.

Then I saw Sui Yu struggling to push the corn sack.

Because of her unsteady hands, the car tipped over and wobbled on the ground.

"Sister-in-law, you hold the baby, I'll push it." Zhang Changyao hurried a few steps to catch up with Sui Yumi.

Sui Yumi didn't say anything, but simply put down the stroller she was holding and picked up Guibao.

"Mom, Uncle, buy some candy." Guibao took out a piece of candy from his pocket and showed it to Suiyu.

"Mom, here are some steamed buns that Uncle bought. Have some."

Guiye didn't recognize the mixed fruit, so he called it "bobo".

She took a piece out of the oil paper package and held it up for everyone to eat with the corn.

"Guiye, Mother won't eat, you eat."

Sui Yumi was clearly moved by the candy and mixed fruit, and stopped glaring at Zhang Changyao.

Following behind Zhang Changyao with her two children, a slight smile appeared on her pouting lips.

"Sister-in-law, our two families will have to work together again in the future."

My daughter, Wuni, has a bad temper; don't blame her for being violent towards you.

Zhang Changyao thought for a while and managed to squeeze out a sentence.

"Changyao, it's my fault, sister-in-law. She's always thinking about taking advantage of others. She's not acting like a proper sister-in-law."

If my family could manage to get by, I wouldn't want to do this.

Poverty makes people lose their ambition, and a thin horse has long hair; who can blame us for our family's hardship?

If you and Wu Ni don't mind, then let's continue sharing a set of floor mats.

"It's because I'm raising two children that I can't get down to the ground."

You and Wu Ni will have to do more work, just don't get angry.

Yumi readily agreed, knowing she wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

"Zhang Changyao, you stop right there! Have you done what you promised me?"