Chapter 90: Erni’s Punishment
Ma Xiulian completely disregarded her, focusing her sharp gaze on Erni: "You only see me favoring Guibao, but why can’t you see how much you’ve benefited from her? If it wasn’t for Guibao, I wouldn’t even think about buying sweets. And wouldn’t you guys be snatching them from her pocket?! Haven’t you been eating the game that Guibao brings back each time? Even the red-braised fish on the table tonight was given to us because people like Guibao!"
Ma Xiulian always had a clear head. Even the head of the big team did not make the Gu camp commander look at them differently, so why should the Chen Family enjoy any privilege?
It was all because her Guibao was so likable!
Erni bit her lip without speaking, but the stubbornness was clearly written in her eyes. The three characters for "I don’t accept it" were bright and clear.
Seeing that she did not know how to repent, Ma Xiulian didn’t bother to waste her breath preaching to her. With a stern face, she ordered: "You’re not allowed to eat tomorrow as a punishment. Now go back to your room and reflect."
If she didn’t punish Erni this time, others might follow her example and tease her Guibao in secret!
Chen Erni let out a "wa" and began to cry, expressing genuine fear and regret.
After all, in those days, missing a meal would make your stomach burn with pain. Not to mention going hungry for a whole day while still needing to work.
Zhao Mei, watching her merciless mother-in-law, mumbled: "Mom, this... this..."