Chapter 1307 - 1279: Slapping the Reborn Stallion Man 42
Chapter 1307: Chapter 1279: Slapping the Reborn Stallion Man 42
At around seven in the morning, Anning followed the Old Madam and Li Cuixia to the Xiao Family’s house for breakfast.
Generally, breakfast consisted of noodles and such.
When Anning and the others arrived, they saw several large pots steaming outside the Xiao Family’s house, signaling that breakfast was almost ready.
It just so happened that Xiao Yuan was outside handling things. When he saw Li Cuixia coming over, he quickly approached with a smile: "Auntie, you all came. It’s cold outside, let me take you inside."
Li Cuixia smiled.
Xiao Yuan led the three of them into the room belonging to Xiao Qin and Xiao Xiu.
The Xiao Family’s house had only those sisters’ room that was relatively clean and tidy.
"Auntie, please sit for now. Once the meal is ready, I’ll have Qinzi bring it over to you."
Li Cuixia quickly replied: "No need, no need. Later we’ll let Ningning bring it. You’re very busy today, we shouldn’t add more trouble."
Xiao Yuan chuckled: "It’s no trouble at all. Qinzi has to eat anyway, she can bring it over together."
After about five minutes, Xiao Qin came in with a large plate, with four big bowls of noodles on it.
She placed the noodles on the table, took the plate out, and on her return, brought several pairs of freshly washed chopsticks.
Sitting beside Anning, Xiao Qin ate and spoke softly with her.
Li Cuixia asked the Old Madam: "Mother, is it okay for you? If it’s too light, I’ll get some more soup."
"It’s fine, it’s fine."
The Old Madam ate while musing that the Xiao Family’s people were quite genuine, look at how much minced meat they added to the bowl.
She didn’t know that it was Xiao Yuan who served the noodles, and he had deliberately stirred the bottom of the pot, filling the bowl with quite a bit of meat.
Anning wasn’t a fan of fatty meat, so Xiao Qin picked the fatty pieces from her bowl, eating while saying: "I think I’m doing alright, come spring, I want to open a pastry shop. What do you think I should focus on for my pastry shop?"
Anning hadn’t worked in this field before. She thought for a moment: "Why don’t you do a market survey, see where your store will be, and what kind of customers you’ll have, then choose the main products accordingly. But I think it might be good to sell milk tea as well, and in summer add some cold drinks."
"That would work."
Earlier, Xiao Qin had considered selling beverages: "I’m planning to open the shop on the commercial street. There are lots of office buildings there, with many white-collar workers inside."
After finishing her noodles, Anning put down the bowl: "Then make some products that are trendy and appealing. Additionally, I think you could make some low-sugar pastries and promote them with a health and diet concept."
Xiao Qin’s eyes lit up: "That’s a good idea, Ningning, your idea is great, I hadn’t thought of that before."
"What are you two talking about?"
Li Cuixia, having finished her meal, noticed the lively conversation between Anning and Xiao Qin and couldn’t help but ask.
Anning smiled: "We were talking about making pastries. Qinzi wants to learn how to make them and save money to open a bakery in the future."
Li Cuixia wasn’t particularly interested in this. She glanced around, ready to ask when Xiao Qin the bride would arrive, but then the sound of firecrackers erupted outside, followed by a burst of chatter.
After a while, Xiao Qin went out to check and came back saying the bride had arrived. She grabbed Anning, wanting to show her the bride.
Anning couldn’t turn down Xiao Qin’s good intentions and went with her to see the bride in the east wing and the west wing.
I have to say, although Wu Chunli couldn’t speak, she was indeed good-looking.
Wu Chunli was tall and slender with a round face and large eyes, her eyes being bright and lively. Her smile was delightful, with red lips curving into a cute grin.
Judging by appearance alone, one wouldn’t expect her to be someone who is stingy and likes to steal.
To be honest, compared to Wu Chunli, Li Huixx didn’t look as good.
Li Huixx was shorter in stature, somewhat chubby, and looked darker-skinned. Her red outfit made her appear rustic, and compared to Wu Chunli, there was just no competition. No wonder Xiao Hei had instantly favored Wu Chunli.
However, judging by Xiao Li’s attitude, he was quite satisfied with Li Huixx considering that she brought in a steady income every month, which in Xiao Li’s mind was better than Wu Chunli.
Li Huixx might not be as attractive as Wu Chunli, but she sure knew how to conduct herself.
With her sweet smile and eloquence, she greeted everyone she met warmly, especially at the wedding lunch where the groom and bride offered toasts. Li Huixx managed the situation skillfully, addressing everyone whether she knew them or not. To older folks, she called them grandparents, and those around Xiao Qun’s age, she addressed as uncles and aunts, never going wrong.
This made Wu Chunli seem a bit stiff by comparison.
Then, comparing their dowries, Li Huixx’s was indeed more substantial. The Li Family gifted her a bicycle and a washing machine.
The bicycle was nothing special, but the washing machine was quite a novelty in Yangjiazhuang, drawing many people to admire it.
Wu Chunli’s dowry was rather meager, just two large boxes and some bedding and clothing, nothing compared to Li Huixx’s grand display.
This kept Xiao Li in high spirits all day, and anyone could tell he was delighted and very pleased with his new bride.
The Xiao Family was bustling all day, and it wasn’t until the evening when everything was tidied up and the family could finally settle down.
Anning went home shortly after eating lunch.
She didn’t pay any more attention to the Xiao Family’s matters once she returned home. After all, with the New Year approaching, her household was quite busy too. They had to steam buns and cakes, cook meat, fry meatballs, and such, working from morning till night. She didn’t have the leisure to keep track of what was happening at the Xiao Family.
When it got to the twenty-eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, Yang Erchou went to deliver some New Year goods to the old man, then came back and told Li Cuixia: "The Xiao Family has split up."
Anning happened to be nearby, and upon hearing this, was momentarily stunned: "They still have five children who aren’t married yet, why would they split up now?"
Yang Erchou, while taking off his coat, said: " Isn’t it all because of those two new daughters-in-law? Neither of them is any easy character. One seems mute and can’t speak, but just a few days after arriving, she stole over US$ 10 from Xiao Qun. Xiao Qun caught her, but she refused to return the money. She just played dumb and if pressured, she would cry. Xiao Hei was quite fond of this bride, and seeing her cry, nearly got into a fight with Xiao Qun. Meanwhile, Li Huixx, concerned her salary would have to support the whole Xiao Family, instigated Xiao Li, stirring trouble during the mute’s theft incident. In any case, they insisted on splitting up, and the two brothers fought fiercely over it, even bleeding in the process."
As he was speaking, Xiao Qin arrived, calling for Anning outside.
Anning glanced at Yang Erchou, who waved his hand: "Go ahead. We are all from the same community, it wouldn’t be nice to ignore her. Plus, I feel this girl is sensible. She must be feeling sad right now, console her well."
Anning went outside and saw Xiao Qin with slightly red eyes. She took Xiao Qin’s hand and led her into her bedroom.