Chapter 379 - 0379: Slaughtering Pigs and Catching Fish 3_1
Zhang Yuejin has a younger sister named Hou Ying, four years his junior. In their poverty-stricken childhood, Hou Ying had been sent away by their parents to become a child bride. She worked daily yet rarely had enough to eat. Her in-laws frequently beat and scolded her. A few years ago, Zhang Yuejin had bought her freedom for twenty dollars and, within a year, found another household for her. After her marriage, Hou Ying gave birth to two children and her life improved considerably.
Wang Jiao holds a good impression of her sister-in-law, Hou Ying, often speaking highly of her. Feng Qingxue guesses this is perhaps because Hou Ying appreciates what her brother has done for her. Every time she returns home, she enthusiastically helps Wang Jiao with house chores, cleaning and tidying, which Wang Jiao appreciates.
After the explanation, Miao Fengqin feels a bit more at ease. Nevertheless, she resolves to visit her daughter.
Only after she is out of earshot does Lu Jiang comment: "Zhang Yuejin treats Wang Jiao well enough, why is their aunt still worried?"
"What one hears might be false, what one sees is true," Feng Qingxue does not want to gossip, but after all, she is now married to a handsome, towering man, has a chubby, adorable son, and a family of kind-hearted people. She no longer envies Wang Jiao’s good fortune.
Others’ blessings are theirs, and envy won’t change that. If she wasn’t born with such luck, she can create her own.
Lu Jiang finds it hard to understand Wang Jiao’s family’s views. Wang Jiao’s lazy and gluttonous behaviors have been nurtured by her family and it’s their responsibility. Time flies and people change; how long can Wang Jiao enjoy such a blessed life?
Feng Qingxue sees his thoughts clearly and laughs: "Let’s just take good care of our own matters."
Manage ourselves well and educate the next generation well.