Chapter 306: Zhang Shanmei Makes a Name for Herself

Originally Chunxiao wanted to go along, but Chuxue didn't agree; she still wanted to secretly add some red dates from the space for Xia Qiu, and having Chunxiao there would be inconvenient: "Today the villagers will surely still be discussing yesterday's matter, and who knows how many are watching us. If we both ask for leave, people will inevitably say cold words. Chunxiao had better not go."

Mother Liu thought this made sense, so she didn't let Chunxiao go along. Because of this, Chunxiao's face fell very long.

Seeing her like this, Chuxue said, "I'll go today; next time you go deliver."

Only then did a smile appear on Chunxiao's face.

Chuxue thought to herself, "Letting you deliver once, I'm afraid you won't want to go even if called afterward. Do you think this is some good job?"

Chuxue didn't take the main road but went straight over the mountain to the Northern Suburb Farm, after all, it could save half the distance. She didn't want to arrive just before lunch; by then, that Qiu family second sister-in-law would be sarcastic again, and she didn't want to listen.

After these few months, her physical condition was now better than before. Not to mention after entering the mountain, she had already stored the things in her backpack into the space; even if she carried them all the way, she would still be much faster than an ordinary person.

Only after crossing the mountain and reaching the halfway point, seeing someone walking up, did she transfer the items she brought from the space into her backpack, and even added about two jin of dried dates inside.

But the timing was just that coincidental. Normally at work time, no one should be home, but unexpectedly the Qiu family courtyard was surrounded by people.

Nothing else, naturally Zhang Shanmei had returned from the hospital.

Many people followed along the way to see the novelty, after all, Zhang Shanmei had made a name for herself this time, giving birth to a golden egg daughter, costing more than marrying in a daughter-in-law.

Hearing the child's health wasn't very good either, and whether she could be raised was still up for debate, so upon hearing Zhang Shanmei had returned from the hospital, everyone ran over to watch the joke.

When Chuxue arrived, Zhang Shanmei had already entered the house, though the people outside the main gate hadn't dispersed yet. Someone sharp-eyed spotted Chuxue: "Oh my, isn't this Xia Qiu's sister? Are you here to visit your older sister?"

Since people greeted her, Chuxue naturally couldn't keep a cold face; she smiled and replied, "Yes, my older sister is pregnant, and the family sent me over to deliver some things."

"Oh my, back then Zhang Shanmei didn't stop mocking Qiu Shaofeng's wife for having a small dowry."

Hearing these words, Chuxue's smile faded considerably: "When my older sister married, we hadn't split the household yet. Our grandfather and grandmother made all the family decisions; there was no other way."

"You've spoken the truth; every family has its own difficult scripture."

Chuxue didn't mention the matter of supplementing her older sister's dowry before, after all, wealth shouldn't be exposed, to avoid causing trouble for her sister. Whether life was good or bad, only they themselves knew.

Before they could ask further questions, Chuxue changed the subject: "Aunties, what's going on? Why are there so many people?"

The same auntie who greeted her earlier spoke up: "Isn't this Qiu Shaohu's family? Oh, that's your brother-in-law's second sister-in-law, Zhang Shanmei, returning home from the hospital."

"Returning home from the hospital? She gave birth?"

"Indeed, this time she gave birth to a daughter, completing a 'good' character."

Chuxue didn't expect the timing to be so coincidental; she smiled and greeted everyone: "Aunties, you chat; I'll go in first."

"Go in quickly."

As soon as Chuxue entered the courtyard, someone said, "Qiu Shaofeng's in-laws are truly straightforward. Look at that backpack; it must be packed with quite a lot of things."

"My second aunt's youngest daughter married into the same village as Qiu Shaofeng's in-laws. She told me that Xia Qiu's sister is extraordinary, receiving a huge reward. Now Xia Qiu's natal family is living well."

"No wonder they keep coming over to deliver things to Qiu Shaofeng's wife."

Someone who didn't know the situation asked, "They've come before?"

(End of chapter)