Chapter 112

Amidst the envious gazes of the neighbors, Cao Weiguo got into the small car and left.

Because today was the weekend, most people were resting at home.

Cao Weiguo being picked up by a small car early in the morning became a topic of conversation for the neighbors.

Yan Jiecheng said with jealous eyes: "Cao Weiguo is amazing; how long has it been, and he's already riding in a small car."

The Third Uncle looked at Yu Li: "Eldest daughter-in-law, you should interact more with Song Yulan when you have nothing to do."

"Chat with her, talk to her, and if you get the relationship right, it will be good for our family."

Yu Li said unhappily: "I don't have any common topics with a country girl; even if we chat, we won't be on the same page."

The Third Uncle said: "If you don't have topics, find some. Once is strange, twice is familiar."

"Song Yulan was a country girl before she married Cao Weiguo."

"But she married Cao Weiguo, and now she is the Director's wife."

"Many people want to fawn over her but don't have the opportunity."

The Third Aunt said: "Song Yulan is making clothes recently; Eldest daughter-in-law, you go over and give her a hand, she will definitely welcome you."

The Third Uncle said shrewdly: "This is a good idea!"

"Our family can also take the opportunity to use Cao's sewing machine."

"Maybe we can even pick up some fabric scraps."

Yan Jiecheng also instigated from the side: "Wife, you're idle anyway."

"It wouldn't be bad to go give Song Yulan a hand."

"I've been looking for an opportunity to ask Cao Weiguo to help solve my work problem."

"If you have a good relationship with Song Yulan, it will also be helpful to me."

He is still a temporary worker, with low wages and tiring work.

He has always wanted to change jobs, but he has no connections and no money, so he has no opportunity to change.

Seeing Cao Weiguo doing so well, he set his sights on Cao Weiguo.

With his father-in-law, mother-in-law, and husband all instigating,

Yu Li had no choice but to bite the bullet and go fawn over Song Yulan, even though she was unwilling.

The Second Uncle snorted with jealousy, his old face drooping.

Cao Weiguo, a junior, was doing very well.

He, the Second Uncle, was frustrated and hadn't become an official yet.

Liu Guangtian said with a smile: "Dad, why don't you send Cao Weiguo some gifts."

"Let him put in a good word for you with the leaders above; maybe you'll be able to rise rapidly."

The Second Aunt said unhappily: "Our family doesn't have spare money to send gifts."

"Besides, letting your dad send gifts to a junior."

"If this gets out, where will your dad put his face."

Liu Guangtian curled his lips: "No matter how young his generation is, he's still a leader."

The Second Uncle was tempted, but he couldn't lose face, and he couldn't bear to part with the money.

"Hmph! I am the Second Uncle of the courtyard!"

"For me to send gifts to Cao Weiguo, he's not worthy!"

"This is something only a brainless, wasteful fool like you could think of."

The Second Uncle snorted unhappily and turned back to his room with a gloomy face.

It's all Cao Weiguo's fault; his good mood for the weekend is all gone.

The Cao Family

After eating breakfast and feeding the two chickens, Song Yulan began to sew clothes.

Because she was a beginner at sewing, the stitches often went crooked.

"Sister Yulan, you're busy."

"Sister Yu, please sit."

Seeing Yu Li come to the house, Song Yulan hurriedly stood up to greet her.

Yu Li said with a smile: "Sister Yulan, I heard you are making clothes."

"I have nothing to do at home, so I thought I'd come over and give you a hand."

Song Yulan said happily: "Thank you, Sister Yu."

Yu Li looked at the brand-new sewing machine and couldn't help but feel envious.

She had always wanted a sewing machine.

But she and her husband had no money, and their parents-in-law wouldn't help either.

Yu Li asked: "Sister Yulan, how is this sewing machine to use?"

Song Yulan brought a chair and set it down: "Sister Yu, sit."

"This sewing machine is good, but I'm too clumsy; I still can't use it well."

Yu Li didn't sit on the chair Song Yulan had set down, but sat on the chair in front of the sewing machine.

"Let me try."

Sitting in front of the sewing machine, touching the high-quality fabric.

Yu Li said with envy: "This material is truly good."

"Da da da da..."

The sound of the sewing machine rang out, and Yu Li sewed skillfully, the stitches fine and straight.

"Sister Yu, your craftsmanship is amazing!"

Song Yulan looked at Yu Li with admiration, light shining in her eyes.

"Practice makes perfect; you'll be fine once you do it more."

"The presser foot is very important for the sewing machine; different presser feet have different effects. You need to practice and study this more."

"Pulling the fabric and feeding the fabric..."

Yu Li explained while sewing clothes, which benefited Song Yulan a lot.

"Sister Yu, taste the peanuts I just boiled."

These peanuts were fresh peanuts Cao Weiguo brought back yesterday, and Song Yulan boiled a pot of them early in the morning.

"These are fresh peanuts! They aren't on the market yet."

Yu Li looked at the boiled peanuts on the plate in surprise, secretly thinking that this Cao Weiguo is truly capable of making things happen.

"Mm, they're boiled so fragrantly. What seasonings did you put in?"

She peeled one and ate it, her eyes lighting up as she found it tasty.

Song Yulan said happily: "I put salt, chili, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, green onions, ginger, and garlic in it; it's a recipe Weiguo taught me."

Yu Li said with a smile: "No wonder they're so delicious."

Song Yulan brought peanuts and started brewing tea and pouring water.

Her enthusiasm and simplicity made Yu Li feel favorably inclined toward her.

Eating boiled peanuts and drinking fragrant tea.

The two women chatted happily.

Yu Li said with envy: "Sister Yulan, you truly have good fortune."

"Look at how this life is lived—prosperous and flavorful."

Thinking of the life at the Yan house, where they were stingy and even divided pickled vegetables by the root.

Not only that, but they also had to pay for meals and rent every month.

Everything was calculated clearly, not at all like a family living together.

Yu Li held her teacup and looked around at everything in the room:

"Marrying a capable man is just good."

Although most of the furniture in the room was old, there were so many things and they were all complete.

Especially that full kitchen; I'm afraid no family in the whole courtyard could compare.

Yu Li ate more than half a plate of boiled peanuts, and after feeling satisfied, she helped Song Yulan sew clothes with all her heart.

While sewing, she also taught Song Yulan techniques.

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