Chapter 121: Delivering a Message to Sister and Standing Up for Her

When the shuttle bus neared the reservoir, Liu Chuxue got off.

Sister Xia Qiu's situation in the Qiu family was far from good: first, the family had not divided its property; second, the two daughters-in-law from the eldest branch came from families more powerful than her own. The eldest daughter-in-law's father was a minor manager at the Northern Suburb Farm, while the second daughter-in-law's aunt, though a remarried wife, was married to a workshop director at the county shoe factory. It was rumored that the director had recently arranged a temporary job at the shoe factory for her eldest brother, making her feel superior in her in-laws' household.

The book described that the eldest branch's first daughter-in-law was tolerable, but the second daughter-in-law was a troublemaker in the Qiu family. She had often belittled her sisters-in-law, and especially after the Liu family's misfortune, she had been nothing but sarcastic day and night. If not for her husband Qiu Shaofeng being a man of deep loyalty, Sister Xia Qiu would not have fared well.

Since she had taken the place of the original owner, she would surely protect her sisters in this life.

She descended the embankment to the reservoir, found a secluded spot to crouch, released her spiritual sense to scan the area, confirmed safety, and then let some pool water into her space. She wanted to see if there were differences in fish species between the reservoir and the moat, and just in case, she would collect some inside.

Within moments, the water surface stirred. Besides the same species as in the moat—numerous catfish, black carp, silver carp, snakehead, bream, common carp, perch, salmon, and mandarin fish—there were also sunfish, maroon barbs, bighead carp (fathead fish). She also collected quite a few soft-shelled turtles, and they were quite large.

Seeing the dense life in the freshwater of her space, a faint smile flickered across her face. Next, she would accelerate the process of enriching her space; she could not waste this gift from heaven.

She clapped her hands, returned to the main road, casually tore some bindweed, tied two large fish directly to it, and walked straight toward the Qiu family.

When she arrived, many people were in the Qiu family courtyard. Someone recognized her: "Xia Qiu, quick, your younger sister has come."

Someone saw the fish she carried and exclaimed: "Heavens, what huge fish!"

Xia Qiu had been thinking of returning to her maiden home, but upon hearing her younger sister had arrived, she ignored what she was doing and ran out directly: "Liu Chuxue, you're back?"

After asking, she finally noticed the fish in her hands: "Where did these fish come from?"

Liu Chuxue smiled and said: "I caught them. I just wanted to give you a few to taste. I came to tell you that Father's leg is fine; he just needs some rest and recovery time. Don't worry."

Hearing this, Xia Qiu's eyes turned red: "That's good, that's good."

At this moment, Liu Chuxue saw the Qiu family's great-grandmother coming out upon hearing the commotion: "Great-grandmother-in-law, where should we put these fish?"

The Qiu family great-grandmother's face was full of smiles. She politely said: "You came, and you even brought so many fish. Your in-laws just returned from the hospital and need nourishment. We haven't even visited yet; how could we accept this?"

Liu Chuxue had a good impression of the Qiu family great-grandmother: "Great-grandmother Qiu, we all know how well you have treated my sister since she married here over half a year ago. Showing you filial respect is only right."

These words made the great-grandmother Qiu feel very comfortable. She chuckled: "I'm just benefiting from my Xia Qiu. This old lady will finally have a chance to enjoy some good food."

Knowing Liu Chuxue was sincere, she turned and shouted toward the eldest branch's youngest son, Qiu Shaohe: "Hurry, bring a basin over."

After speaking, she took Liu Chuxue's empty hand: "Just in time to taste Grandma's cooking for lunch."

Liu Chuxue smiled and politely declined: "Great-grandmother Qiu, I came today just to deliver a message to my sister so she can rest easy. The family is preparing to build a house, and I must hurry back to help. I won't stay for lunch. Another time, when I have time, I will surely taste your cooking."

(End of this chapter)