Seeing the kids eagerly staring, Cheng Su gave each of them an apple. After giving to the kids, she didn’t forget Sister-in-law Song and said, "Sister-in-law Song, you have one too."
"Ah, I won’t be polite then!" Sister-in-law Song promptly picked a large apple, wiped it on her clothes, took a big bite with a crunch, and laughed, "So sweet."
A black line formed on Cheng Su’s forehead.
With others, she would give to the kids because they’re children, and when she offered to the adults, it was just pleasantries, but Sister-in-law Song wasn’t even a bit polite, very generous and forthright, well, honestly blunt, without politeness.
Of course, Cheng Su wasn’t stingy enough to not spare an apple. When Guiying brought her kids, she often gave Cancan treats, and Guiying did too. But Sister-in-law Song’s bluntness was somewhat unsettling.
The twins were grinning widely with their apples. Cheng Su asked for their names. The elder was Song Jiawen, and the younger was Song Jiawu. Then she tuned the TV to a cartoons channel for them to watch.
"Sister-in-law Song, are you getting used to your new place?" Cheng Su asked.
"Oh, speaking of that, it’s really hard to get used to. The house is as small as our old outhouse, very cramped. Back home, we had six big, bright tile-roofed houses, comfy and cool. Here, it feels like a steamer, too hot!" Sister-in-law Song said, apple in hand, spraying apple juice as she spoke.
Cheng Su, taking the opportunity to grab a cup, subtly sat a bit further away and said, "Your place is indeed a bit small!"
"Isn’t it just? But what can we do? Our Old Song is just a junior officer, so he doesn’t qualify for a bigger house. Unlike you folks, Deputy Battalion Commander Qi has such a high rank, your place must be bright and comfortable." Sister-in-law Song’s voice was full of envy as she said, "I also heard you’re doing big business? Running a large restaurant, is it?"

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