Chapter 853: Just Consider It Comfort for Xia Qiu

Qiu Tai Nai spoke up at just the right moment: "Today's matter was indeed the fault of Shaohu's family. To make her learn her lesson, I've decided they must provide five jin of eggs, to serve as a comfort for Xia Qiu."

Liu Chuxue naturally would not be foolish enough to refuse; it was what her own elder sister deserved.

Having said this, Qiu Tai Nai looked at the youngest great-granddaughter-in-law who had been acting like a quail: "Xiao Jing, I do not wish for this to happen again. When you have time, return to your maiden home and convey my words."

These words were naturally meant to warn her; while this matter was indeed the doing of the second great-granddaughter-in-law, this youngest great-granddaughter-in-law was likely not innocent either.

Hearing Tai Nai's words, Qiu Shaocheng felt his face burn intensely. Without waiting for his wife to speak, he walked directly before his elder brother and sister-in-law: "Big Brother, Big Sister-in-law, I am sorry..."

They naturally knew what kind of person Qiu Shaocheng was: "This matter has nothing to do with you; you need not blame yourself."

Zhang Shanmei popped out again at this moment: "This matter is not solely my fault; that is An Xiao Jing's elder sister from her maiden home. On what grounds should only our branch provide Xia Qiu with comfort?"

An Xiao Jing raised her head to explain, but her own husband cut her off first: "Second Cousin-in-law is right; we share responsibility in this matter. We will also send five jin of eggs to Second Sister-in-law as comfort later."

Xia Qiu raised her hand to refuse, but Qiu Shaofeng stopped her.

He also felt this matter was not unrelated to his younger sister-in-law; today his wife had suffered such great grievance, so receiving some eggs for comfort was only right. Moreover, his younger sister-in-law was still here; once she returned, she would surely tell her family, and who knew how angry they would become by then.

The matter was settled thus.

Qiu Family's Eldest Uncle and Qiu Fu also spoke up, telling the onlookers to disperse.

Having been delayed for so long, Liu Chuxue quickly pulled her own elder sister into the room: "Sister, I came on a truck from the Meat Processing Plant today; I must leave in a while."

Saying this, she opened the bundle she had brought: "I brought some cotton for you; it is just right to make quilted blankets for the child in your belly. As for these foods, keep them safe yourself. In the future, no matter what your family brings you, do not share it out again, lest others see it and grow envious."

Her words were meant to advise her own elder sister.

Some people are just like this: when they cannot see, they may be jealous but can only stew in anger; once they learn you possess something they do not, they feel that since they do not have it, you should not find peace either.

Xia Qiu also did not expect her second cousin-in-law to be so selfish; to make her unhappy, she would even conspire with outsiders to cause trouble.

Seeing that her sister had taken it to heart, Liu Chuxue said: "And that sister-in-law of yours; do not be fooled by her gentle nature. She is full of jealousy; it is better to be more careful in the future."

Xia Qiu also realized that today's matter was likely not only fueled by her cousin-in-law's instigation; An Xiao Jing, that sister-in-law, probably spoke often of family matters to her maiden home. She had been thinking too simply.

Outside, the sky was somewhat gloomy: "Sister, the weather looks like it will snow. If it does snow, do not go out again. If anything happens, let Brother-in-law handle it. In about a month, you will reach your due date; at that time, I will ask for leave from my unit and come over early."

Hearing her younger sister's words, Xia Qiu's eyes stung, but fearing her sister would worry, she forced herself to hold back her tears: "Your Brother-in-law is here; do not worry about me. Focus on your work, and do not dare take leave again because of me. Do you hear?"

Liu Chuxue naturally knew what she was worried about: "I understand. At worst, I will not take any more breaks; I will be on duty every weekend, and I will take a few days off in lieu later."

Just as the two sisters were speaking, they heard the sound of a horn.