Chapter 974: Qiu Shaomei's Little Revenge

Qiu Tainai didn't rush to drink the chicken soup; instead, she called out to Qiu Shaomei's retreating back, "Has your second sister-in-law returned? How is she?"

Qiu Shaomei turned and replied, "My second sister-in-law is being supported. The Physician said she needs to eat something nutritious and rest in bed for a while."

Qiu Tainai clasped her hands together and said, "That's good, that's good."

Only then did Qiu Shaomei hurry toward the kitchen.

She took the family's clay pot, ladled out a large portion for the eldest sister-in-law, then picked up a slightly larger bowl, ladled a bowl for the second sister-in-law, An Xiaojing, and shouted outside, "Second Brother, come carry the chicken soup to the second sister-in-law."

Her voice wasn't low; she did it on purpose, just to cause chaos in the eldest branch's household.

Qiu Dabao, that little brat, dared to push someone at such a young age; truly, one couldn't bring oneself to like him.

Let alone that this was likely due to the second cousin-in-law, Zhang Shanmei. Had she not failed to teach her son properly, my own second sister-in-law wouldn't have suffered today's ordeal.

Sure enough, within moments, the crying and fussing of children echoed from several rooms in the eldest branch: "I want chicken soup too / I want to eat chicken legs."

"Mom, you're lying! The chicken soup was all given to others. I want to drink the fragrant chicken soup."

Qiu Dabao spoke while punching his mother with his small fists: "My chicken soup."

Seeing her son crying with snot and tears streaming down his face, she said, "If not, go find your Great-Grandmother; she has chicken soup."

But the moment her words fell, her body, which had been slightly crouching, received a kick: "Do you think the trouble your son caused today wasn't enough, and you want him to provoke everyone's anger?"

After Zhang Shanmei barely steadied herself, she stood up and glared at the person behind her: "Your son wants chicken soup, but I can't conjure it up. If not the Great-Grandmother, do you expect me to go ask the second branch?"

Qiu Buhu was just about to curse when he heard his own parents' voices; disregarding everything else, he quickly rushed out of the courtyard: "Where have you been?"

Qiu's eldest uncle's wife, Ruan Xiaocao, avoided his gaze and said, "We followed in and heard what the Physician said, so we didn't go inside; when we came out, we detoured to your sister's place."

How could Qiu Shaohu not know what his own mother was thinking? "Mom, what kind of time is this? You're still playing those petty tricks."

Seeing her son had seen through her, Qiu's eldest uncle's wife looked unnatural and said, "I was just thinking to spend as little as possible. With Shaohe reaching the age for matchmaking, this money must be saved."

Qiu Shaohu could understand his mother's thoughts, but how could this matter be avoided? "Mom, even if you don't go, later the money Shaocheng's wife spends will still have to come from you. What's the point of this?"

While they were speaking, Qiu Shaomei had already prepared the items.

Liu Chuxue followed Qiu Shaomei into her own sister's room, bringing along the malted milk powder previously prepared for her.

Only then did she lock the door and head out of the courtyard.

Afraid the chicken soup in the clay pot would spill, Fu Yan Cheng drove very slowly.

Just as they reached the Northern Suburb Farm, they saw Fu Yanwan waiting there from a distance.

Before the car had even stopped, Fu Yanwan leaned close to the window: "Fourth Sister-in-law, how is Sister Xia Qiu? Has she given birth?"

Liu Chuxue smiled and nodded: "She has. A boy, six jin."

Fu Yanwan handed the items in her hands through the window: "That's truly wonderful. Please convey my congratulations to Sister Xia Qiu for me. Also, take these cakes over; if she gets hungry, she can have a bite."

Knowing she couldn't refuse, Liu Chuxue didn't stand on ceremony with Fu Yanwan: "I thank you on behalf of my sister. You are thoughtful."

Sun Juanjuan, who had come along with her, also leaned forward: "Fourth Sister-in-law, please convey my regards to her as well."

Liu Chuxue smiled and agreed.

Fu Yanwan and Sun Juanjuan both greeted Fu Yan Cheng, and only then did the car set off again.