Chapter 245: Jia Zhangshi Lost Face Again

By noon, Yang Qing went house to house, giving each family a carp weighing about one jin.

He didn't overlook Lou Xiao'e's place either.

At the deaf old lady's place, Yang Qing had even gotten ready to deliver the fish, but the old lady simply gave him a pure silver longevity lock, and Yang Qing couldn't help but acknowledge it.

The deaf old lady ate the fish Yang Qing had sent, feeling very relieved in her heart.

Yang Qing really knows how to be a good person.

Unlike Liu Shumin, whose mother-in-law kept sending her bracelets and health-promoting jade, Liu Shumin's attitude toward her remained lukewarm; aside from occasionally sending a meal, she showed nothing else.

To say she treats the deaf old lady badly is really just because she has no money.

To claim she mistreats the deaf old lady is truly to wrong her.

Whenever Sha Zhu brought back a meal with meat, she would always prepare a portion for the old lady.

As for her maiden family, she now sends them less.

Indeed, if she eats too little, she'll have no milk, her daughter won't get fed, and she could even be scolded to death.

Upon receiving the crucian carp Yang Qing sent, she was overwhelmingly grateful.

"Thank you, Yang Qing—Chen Hong also needs this crucian carp; you'd better take it back and give it to her to nourish herself."

Yang Qing shoved the fish into her hands.

"Besides, it's enough to eat."

"You're not having it easy either."

As he said that, Yang Qing also glanced at Liu Shumin's chest.

Liu Shumin's face flushed slightly, and she understood what Yang Qing meant.

"Then thank you—I really do need this crucian carp; I'll accept it."

After receiving the fish from Yang Qing, Jia Zhangshi's heart was bursting with excitement.

"Haha, Yang Qing gave me fish, but didn't give any to Qin Huairu."

"I'll make her starve with cravings tonight."

At noon, when Yi Da Ma was eating the fish, Jia Zhangshi thought it was from Yang Qing.

She suppressed her hunger, prepared the fish, and waited to eat it at Qin Huairu's doorstep in the evening.

All the way until evening, Jia Zhangshi stared at the fish, swallowing who-knows-how-many mouthfuls of saliva, and finally finished cooking it before Qin Huairu returned.

The aroma of the fish drifted out through the window Jia Zhangshi had deliberately opened.

Half a day later……

"Ah, that shouldn't be—why hasn't Bang Geng come over?"

"Could it be he didn't smell the aroma?"

She carried the bowl to Qin Huairu's door.

While eating, she smacked her lips, and the smacking kept sounding loudly.

"Oh dear, this fish is really delicious."

"It melts in the mouth, fragrant and sweet."

"Thanks, Yang Qing."

Indoors.

Bang Geng watched Qin Huairu stack the fish in the crock, his saliva dripping.

"Grandma's calling outside—do we need to make fried fish?"

"Honestly, you're delaying my fried fish."

Xiao Dang whispered.

"Grandma won't think we can't afford fish, will she?"

"No way, no way?"

Qin Huairu looked at Xiao Dang's goofy expression and words, and almost couldn't help laughing.

Xiao Dang had truly stepped out of her grandmother's shadow, even daring to joke about Jia Zhangshi.

Qin Huairu took a fish and handed it to Bang Geng.

"Bang Geng, take this to your grandmother—don't let people say we're unfilial."

Bang Geng didn't want to go, but under Qin Huairu's domineering pressure he still grudgingly took the fish and left the door.

As soon as he stepped out, he impatiently said to Jia Zhangshi.

"Grandma, you just want to eat a fish—why are you coming over here to be all sarcastic?"

"Here, this is the fish my mother gave you—you can still eat fish tomorrow."

"Don't make a fuss—do they still think we can't afford fish?"

Jia Zhangshi almost choked.

What's going on? Qin Huairu actually sent fish to herself?

That means her family has plenty of fish—was she just monkeying around earlier?

She's lost face big time.

"Pfft…"

"Haha…"

"Jia Zhangshi, nobody's lacking fish today—you don't really think Yang Qing only gave you fish, do you?"

"That's hilarious…"

At that moment, Gu Ning also came over holding a bowl of fish soup.

"Aunt Jia, you're eating fish!"

Bang Geng saw his grandmother not taking the fish for a long time, and besides, everyone around was laughing; he instantly felt his grandmother was losing face.

Being bullied must be his grandmother's fault.

He threw the fish on the ground and then turned back.

Bang Geng's action gave Jia Zhangshi a hard slap, making her anger flare up.

She didn't think she was at fault; instead, she blamed Qin Huairu entirely, saying Qin Huairu did it on purpose to mock her.

Otherwise, why not send it earlier or later, but insist on this moment?

"Qin Huairu, how dare you treat me like this?"

Hearing Jia Zhangshi's shout, Qin Huairu pushed the door open and came out.

"Mom, why am I being scolded for bringing you fish today?"

"What do I have to do to please you?"

Jia Zhangshi pointed at the fish on the ground and glared fiercely at Qin Huairu.

"Bringing fish? Is this the fish you're giving to your man's mother?"

"What, you think I'm not worthy to receive your fish? I only deserve to eat like a dog the fish you threw on the ground."

Qin Huairu really didn't know Bang Geng had thrown the fish on the ground.

She quickly bent over to pick it up.

"Mom, this is my fault; I never expected Bang Geng to throw the fish on the ground."

"Mom, did you do something to make Bang Geng angry?"

"Bang Geng is the one closest to you."

"That's why I had him bring it to you."

"I had your favorite grandchild bring you food—what's the problem?"

"You got fish thrown at you by Bang Geng—isn't there something you didn't do right?"

"Qin Huairu's move was indeed effective; it completely countered Jia Zhangshi's accusation."

"What did my dearest grandson bringing you have to do with me, Qin Huairu?"

"I brought you fish, and you're still framing me?"

Jia Zhangshi couldn't outargue Qin Huairu, snorted, and snatched the fish from her hand.

"It's all your teaching—don't think I don't know."

"Bang Geng used to be so affectionate toward me; look, now he's starting to give me a cold shoulder."

Qin Huairu replied irritably.

"Alright, Mom, we were just making fried fish at home; you were outside, being sarcastic, and Bang Geng got his fun interrupted—just throwing a little tantrum for you."

"You're an adult, don't hold a grudge against a child—can I apologize to you on his behalf?"

"Mom, sorry—I'll definitely give Bang Geng a good beating later."

Hearing that she wanted to beat her beloved grandson, Jia Zhangshi quickly waved her hands.

"Alright, alright, you're ruthless—I give in, fine."

"Going home to beat Bang Geng—won't that make him hate her? You think I don't see your vicious intentions?"

Jia Zhangshi also knew she was losing face, so she turned and went home.

In the end, the farce concluded with Jia Zhangshi's reputation ruined, fleeing in disgrace.

Bang Geng, meanwhile, went home and sat blankly in front of the pottery jar.

He wished he could plug his own ears.

Qin Huairu didn't think much of it, assuming he was eager to finish the fried fish.

So she continued making the fried fish, with Xiao Dang helping on the side.

If you don't pay attention, at first glance it still looks like a filial, harmonious family.

Yang Qing happened to have finished his meal and was heading to the hospital when he happened to witness the whole incident.

Chen Feng also got an eye-opener—just having a meal, he ended up stirring up trouble.