Chapter 445: It Was My Misunderstanding

She looked up and saw her eldest sister, Xia Qiu, standing in the yard, still holding her crossbody bag: "Eldest sister, are you still going back today?"

Seeing her return, Xia Qiu smiled and walked closer: "Yes, there's plenty of work at the farm these days, so naturally it's hard to take many days off."

At that moment, she also noticed the makeup box in Liu Chuxue's hands: "Where did you get it?"

"Liu Zhiyuan gave it to me."

"It's truly beautiful; that girl really put thought into it."

"She said she asked her uncle to make it. He made a pair, and she gave me one as a congratulatory gift."

"You two have been close since childhood; I never expected her to beat me, your own elder sister, to the punch."

As the two were chatting and laughing, Qiu Mu came out of the house: "Qiu, these pickles were made by Liu Chuxue earlier. I don't know where she learned to make them, but they taste crisp and refreshing. Take some back to chew on when your palate feels bland; they go best with porridge."

Xia Qiu smiled: "Whatever Liu Chuxue makes can't be bad. I'll learn to make them too later."

Liu Chuxue helped carry them outside: "If you like them, I'll come over later and help you make a jar. It's not difficult; just watch me do it once and you'll know how."

Xia Qiu followed her outside, smiling: "Then it's settled."

"Alright. When I come back next time, I'll take the truck from the meat processing plant straight to the farm, help you make the pickles, and then return."

Qiu Shaofeng saw his father-in-law carrying out a crate of vegetables: "Dad, we have vegetables at home; you don't need to take these."

But Qiu Shaofeng's father-in-law didn't listen: "Xia Qiu is pregnant now. I've only packed things that can be eaten raw. You can give them to her as snacks later."

Hearing that his father-in-law was packing these for his wife, he naturally couldn't refuse anymore and quickly took them: "This is heavy; let me carry it."

Qiu Mu handed a paper-wrapped package to Xia Qiu: "These are scallion pancakes. If you get hungry in the middle of the night, they'll tide you over. It's hot; don't be careless, or they might spoil."

"I know. With my current appetite, I couldn't save any even if I wanted to."

Saying this, she laughed.

Liu Chuxue helped Xia Qiu into the cart. Qiu Shaofeng stepped forward to take the reins of the mule: "Dad, you get in the cart; I'll just lead the mule."

Qiu Shaofeng's father-in-law waved his hand: "Just sit on the cart shaft with me. This mule is very gentle; don't worry."

After Qiu Mu gave Xia Qiu a few more instructions, Qiu Shaofeng's father-in-law drove the cart and set off.

Only after watching the mule cart disappear in the distance did they turn their gaze away.

Meanwhile, at the Qiu residence: "Mom, are my eldest brother and sister-in-law coming back tonight?"

Qiu Mu was busy in the kitchen: "When they left this morning, your eldest brother and sister-in-law said they would be back."

Qiu Shaocheng happened to walk in: "Mom, should I go out to welcome them?"

Qiu Mu looked up: "Your father-in-law drove the mule cart to pick them up this morning; he'll surely drive them back too. If you're worried, just go out along the road to welcome them."

At that moment, the newly married second daughter-in-law, An Xiaojing, spoke up: "When I was coming back from work, I heard someone say that Fu Yanwan's family came to the farm. Why didn't my eldest brother and sister-in-law ride back with them?"

Qiu Mu glanced at her second daughter-in-law: "Normally, it's fine if only Liu Chuxue's partner is around, but this time there must be quite a few visitors. Naturally, you need to show some awareness."

An Xiaojing felt a bit awkward: "Mom, I didn't mean anything by it; I just misunderstood."

Qiu Mu stood up: "I know. I just want to tell you that not every favor can be taken advantage of; at the very least, you need to be observant. Besides, your sister-in-law rarely goes back home; naturally, she wants to talk with her family. What day is it today? Your mother-in-law surely didn't have time for her this morning."

Seeing her mother-in-law explaining things to her, An Xiaojing smiled all over her face: "Mom, you're right. I'll definitely pay attention in the future."

Seeing that her second daughter-in-law had taken the words to heart, Qiu Mu's face also broke into a smile.