After helping kill chickens and ducks for a while, Cheng Su received several probing questions, all curious about what kind of business she was doing and how much money she was making.
Cheng Su understood the concept of not flaunting wealth and only mentioned that business was difficult to do, she didn’t earn much, just managed to get by, which, of course, the others didn’t believe, but since Cheng Su wasn’t saying more, they couldn’t do anything about it.
Talking about business led to questions about whether she was hiring, and if it would be possible for the young boys and girls at home to work for her.
This was even easier for Cheng Su to handle, as she said, "Although Qing City is bigger and more prosperous than Flower County, the truly bustling place is somewhere like Guangcheng Special District. I’ve been to Guangcheng and seen it; everyone from all over the country is heading there to strike it rich. So rather than working a minor job for me, it’s better to go to Guangcheng, where there are more development opportunities."
The person felt a bit awkward and said, "How can that be the same? At least there’s a familiar face to look after them!"
"You’re right about that, but if someone is going for work, isn’t it all about the money? Naturally, they should go where they can earn more!" Cheng Su laughed.
The person didn’t say anything further.
"Thai daughter-in-law, stop that and help with cooking. Let your aunts have a meal at home tonight," Mother Qi shouted from the kitchen.
Cheng Su responded, brushed the chicken feathers off her hands, and went over, feeling grateful to her mother-in-law. If she hadn’t called her away, she would still have to deal with those aunts herself.
As she walked away, two or three people gathered around the previous speaker, whispering, "See? You just made a fool of yourself. I think this Thai daughter-in-law is pretty formidable!"
The aunt who had been speaking with Cheng Su pursed her lips and said, "She’s shrewd and not easy to fool."
"Stop talking about it."
Following Mother Qi’s instructions, Cheng Su rinsed the rice, cooked, and chopped vegetables. Before long, she saw her sister-in-law, Qi Fengping, being pushed in by Mother Qi.
"Everyone’s busy, and you just lie around in the house pretending to be dead, what does that look like? You’re lazy enough to want to fly, hurry and help your sister-in-law!" Mother Qi scolded.


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