Chapter 608: How Could One Dismantle the Bridge Immediately After Crossing the River

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law had just set the meal on the table when they heard Zhang Shanmei from the eldest branch shouting, "Where did that bicycle come from?"

She didn't even care about the children anymore; she trotted over to the bicycle: "A brand-new bicycle. Whose is it?"

Qiu Mu, the great-grandmother, disliked this great-granddaughter-in-law the most: "That was ridden here by Xia Qiu. Go check on your own child immediately and stop making such a fuss all day long."

Upon hearing it belonged to Liu Chuxue, she somehow felt confident, took a few steps to Xia Qiu's doorway, and said, "Sister-in-law, could you lend me your bicycle for a bit? I need to go back to my maiden home."

As soon as these words were spoken, not only did Liu Chuxue frown, but every member of the Qiu family in the courtyard wore a strange expression.

Qiu's eldest aunt was the first to flare up: "That is a brand-new bicycle. How dare you say whatever comes to mind? If you scratch or bump it, what will you use to compensate? Behave yourself."

Qiu Mu also spoke up: "Qiu Shaohu, keep your wife in check. She is truly a shameless nuisance."

Qiu Shaohu, publicly called out, had a very ugly expression on his face: "Go back inside immediately and tidy up for the child."

His shout startled Qiu Xiaoya inside the room, and she immediately began to cry.

Zhang Shanmei wanted to say something more but had to go inside to care for the child; however, as soon as she entered the door, she scolded, "Cry, cry, cry. All you know how to do is cry all day."

Seeing Xia Qiu and Liu Chuxue coming out of the room, Qiu Mu said, "Don't listen to her nonsense. She doesn't even know how to ride a bike; she just talks nonsense with her mouth."

She never expected Zhang Shanmei to stick her head out and retort: "I can just push it."

Liu Chuxue did not want to discuss the topic further: "Second Sister-in-law of the Qiu family, I'm sorry. I still need to hurry back to the village to work in the fields and earn work points for my parents. I really cannot lend the bike."

After speaking, she greeted every other member of the Qiu family one by one, leaving Zhang Shanmei no chance to speak: "Sister, take care of yourself. I am leaving now."

Qiu Mu and Qiu Shaofeng hurried forward and said in unison, "Won't you stay a while longer?"

"I already told my family before leaving that I would come to see my sister and then return to help them with their work. I cannot delay any longer."

Pushing the bicycle out of the Qiu family courtyard, she said, "No need to see me off. You should eat quickly. I am leaving."

After speaking, she immediately mounted the bike, gave a strong push, and rode off; she could not delay them from eating breakfast.

Watching Liu Chuxue leave, Qiu Shaohu said with envy, "Shaofeng, your luck is unmatched. I never expected your younger sister-in-law's family to turn things around so quickly; you have benefited from it as well."

Hearing his son's words, Qiu's eldest uncle scolded immediately: "Even eating cannot shut your mouth."

After scolding his son, he turned to look at his nephew: "Shaofeng, do not bother with that unreliable person."

Qiu Shaofeng glanced at his eldest uncle, then shifted his gaze to his second cousin: "What Second Cousin says is indeed correct. My luck really is unusually good. Ever since Xia Qiu became pregnant, my father-in-law's family has truly subsidized us greatly. Regarding this favor, I must repay it double in the future."

Qiu Mu glanced at this grandson who never took a loss; a smile curled the corners of her mouth, though what he said was indeed reasonable: "Those words are correct. You must keep them firmly in mind and never become someone who is ungrateful."

These words were not only for his grandson Qiu Shaofeng to hear but also to warn the others: "Enough. You have been tired all morning. Hurry and eat; you will have to leave again soon."

Hearing these words, Qiu's eldest aunt felt somewhat embarrassed, but she could not blame others; after all, her own son and daughter-in-law were unreliable.

Besides, Liu Chuxue had just helped her younger sister's family; how could one dismantle the bridge immediately after crossing the river?