Chapter 40: Discussion
Qiao Xianhong visits at least once a year, and each time he brings some food, most of which Qin Hongmei takes away under the pretense of Old Mrs. Luo’s name.
Luo Anguo has no solution, and even though Mrs. Qin is frustrated to death, there’s nothing they can do. The resentment in her heart accumulated bit by bit, which is why she often speaks harshly or shouts while talking.
Today, Mrs. Qin feels incredibly happy; she has never felt this joyful in all these years!
Luo Anguo is also pleased; he has shown filial piety to his mother without letting his greedy sister-in-law take advantage, and he can keep plenty of food for the whole family!
Beisitian is really different now; the child has a good head on her shoulders, and she dares to think and act, far better than the older folks like them!
On this day, Beisitian took Luo Anping out to herd sheep, while the couple sat in the eastern room talking.
"The kid is becoming more capable; with her embroidery skills, if she practices writing a bit more, she’ll do well not only in Kao Village but even in town," Luo Anguo said while rolling a cigarette.
Mrs. Qin nodded while playing with her braid, saying, "You said then that the hardship the child underwent might change her. I didn’t believe it, but now this old woman believes it!"
"People invariably change after experiencing major transformations," Luo Anguo said thoughtfully, not knowing if he was referring to Beisitian or himself.
"Dear, the money Little Tian’er gave me—I divided it into two portions. One we keep, and the other I saved for her," Mrs. Qin said releasing her braid, speaking in a negotiating tone.
Normally, Beisitian was bought by the Luo Family as a child bride. It wasn’t just money; even she herself belonged to the Luo Family. However, since no banquet was held between them, even though she bears the name of a Luo Family daughter-in-law, she remains an innocent maiden!
Luo Anguo kept rolling his cigarette, remaining silent.