QTIMP -Chapter 50 Character Persona – Greedy (Part 50)

He had been too complacent with himself before; it was time he really learned. Just like Fourth Brother said, his mother-in-law wasn’t an ordinary person. If there was a problem, it was better to ask her; it would definitely be beneficial in the long run.

Besides, after this experience, he finally saw that his wife’s family really did have a wide network.

In no time, Qin Bei came running over, steaming from the heat. Si Qiu quickly took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat, but he stepped back and used his sleeve instead.

“Just take a shower when we get home. Don’t dirty your handkerchief.” A wife should smell good herself, and a handkerchief should stay fresh too. Using it on smelly sweat would ruin it.

“All right, it’s too hot to talk here. Xiao Qiu, you take Xiao Bei back first to wash up, then come to my place—we’ll eat at my house today.”

With matters settled and having seen his son, Director Li regained her energy, waving her hand with full authority.

“Well then, I won’t hold back with Aunt Li. My cooking isn’t great, so today I’m going to really enjoy myself!”

“Look at you, kid. Next time Xiao Bei goes out for work, just eat at Auntie’s. We’re all family, don’t be shy.”

After a few casual words, they headed back. It was midsummer in the small courtyard; Qin Bei started washing right there while Si Qiu gathered the clothes and towel he would change into.

“Is this much water enough?”

“Yes, if not, a little cold water won’t hurt—it’s so hot anyway.” He poured a scoop over his head.

“What did you go through in the capital? Look at you and Third Brother, such a mess.”

Qin Bei poured another scoop. “First, we went to find a place to stay, then contacted home, and reached out to a person Aunt Li told us about. He led us through the connections to try to meet Old Master Wang. But there were too many people watching their house. After two or three days, we sent five small yellow croakers and finally got to see Old Master Wang. He was in rough shape, running a fever. Luckily, the antipyretic and wound medicine you brought helped. After two days of fussing, he finally recovered. Then we arranged Old Master Wang’s relocation. At that point, the two Wang brothers lost contact again, so we had no choice but to send him to Qi County. This time Third Brother’s uncle came over, wanting to check on him. Old Master Wang is old and can’t take much trouble; if they didn’t see him, they wouldn’t feel at ease.”

Si Qiu tossed the towel on his head. “That matter ends here. Be tight-lipped outside—don’t let anything leak. Aunt Li and Xiao Xue would be upset otherwise.”

Qin Bei rubbed his head vigorously with the towel, took the clothes from Si Qiu, and went to change. Before leaving, he planted a firm kiss on her face.

“Do you think I’m a fool? I’ve got this favor firmly in hand. Why would I risk losing it?”

“All right, go change quickly. I’ll check the storage room to see if there’s anything we can bring along. We can’t go to eat empty-handed!”

Si Qiu followed him in, and Qin Bei raised his voice. “There’s plenty in the two packages I brought back. You can check and pick anything we can take along.”

“Better not. Third Brother probably bought the same things!”

“Well, wife, you decide then!”

Qin Bei came out in a white vest and teal pants, took the things from Si Qiu, and rode his bike to the Li household.

Following the principle of going all the way, the next day Qin Bei even accompanied Wang Li to Qi County. Old Master Wang had been assigned to Hongguang Brigade, cared for by Xiao Linzi and the village party secretary—everything was fine for now.

But after this incident, everyone intentionally kept a low profile and acted more cautiously.

By winter, Qiao Shengnan and Li Qingxue both gave birth. Li Qingxue had a boy, but her pregnancy had been difficult, making the delivery dangerous as well. She nearly couldn’t be saved. The couple decided not to have more children.

Qiao Shengnan’s delivery went smoothly—a healthy, plump daughter. Feng Yu often mocked her for this when visiting her parents.

As Qiao Shengnan said, “If I weren’t about to give birth, I would’ve slapped her big time.”

By year-end, she gave birth to twin sons and became even more domineering, even demanding a share of the living expenses that Feng Fan sent home.

Qiao Shengnan had been pregnant before and after marriage, and by the time she gave birth, Feng Yu was also in late pregnancy. Even when conflicts arose, Qiao Shengnan tolerated them.

But this time was different. Feng Yu, speaking boldly, forgot this wasn’t the previous life. In her past life, she didn’t have much, and Feng Fan had no heirs, so a portion of his salary went to her as living expenses.

But in this life, he had a wife and children. Why should a married younger sister get money every month?

Qiao Shengnan immediately slapped her, grabbed her by the collar, and dragged her to her in-laws, leaving her at the main gate.

She shouted at the running-out in-laws, “What’s wrong with your Zhou family? Can’t even support your daughter-in-law and grandchildren? Sending a daughter-in-law back home openly, taking advantage?”

Then she pinched her voice, mimicking Feng Yu’s tone and words exactly. She acted out Feng Yu’s unreasonable demands so vividly that the Zhou family was left utterly ashamed.

The Zhou family was well-off; both parents worked. Feng Yu and her husband both had jobs, and Mrs. Zhou was somewhat frugal, but in hindsight, it was just normal thrift.