Chapter 48: 48
Chapter 48: Did Mo Beihan Buy Nice Things For You Again?
Gu Qingyao raised her brows when she saw that the two of them were actually working . However, she was not too surprised, because her father was home .
In this family, the two of them were most afraid of her father .
Sometimes, her father also could not control them . Basically, being too controlling was counter-productive, especially because Zhang Xiaohui and Gu Ruoqing were not very intelligent . Not only were they rather stupid, they were extremists who idolized the peasants . They had always been proud that they were peasants .
In this era, class status was of absolute importance . Those who had been landlords or capitalists used to be the upper crust of society . Ordinary citizens aspired to be like them, but could never attain such a status . Suddenly, these people had their property seized, and were reduced to dust . The attitude of hating the rich caused ordinary citizens to wildly embrace this policy . Zhang Xiaohui and her daughter were classic examples of this .
Her father was afraid that if they were driven into a corner, Zhang Xiaohui would report Grandfather and Grandma . These were unreasonable times . The moment they were reported, Grandfather and Grandma would suffer, even if they had done nothing wrong .
It was now common for a son to report his own father, much less a daughter-in-law .
Gu Qingyao ignored them and greeted Gu Yunshen . “Father, I’ll go and start cooking . ”
She was about to bring her things back to her room when Gu Ruoqing rushed over . “What did you buy? Did Mo Beihan buy lots of nice things for you again?”
Her tone was filled with envy .
The Mo family had always been on fairly good terms with the Gu family, and Mo Beihan was especially close to them . Mo Beihan had enjoyed giving Gu Qingyao presents from a young age . When he grew up and made some money, he bought presents for her with even greater frequency . Every time he traveled, he always remembered to send her nice things .
How could Gu Ruoqing not be jealous?
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Gu Qingyao rolled her eyes . “What business is it of yours? Auntie Jiang is in poor health, and Brother Beihan needs to leave soon . He bought some cloth and wool and asked me to help them make some winter clothes . Why are you so concerned?”
Gu Ruoqing’s eyes brightened . “Wool? Cloth? I want some too!”
She immediately reached out and tried to snatch the cloth bag from Gu Qingyao’s hand . Gu Qingyao angrily retreated . “What are you doing?”
“Has your Auntie Jiang been ill again recently?” Gu Yunshen suddenly interrupted them . Gu Ruoqing glanced at Gu Yunshen, but did not dare to act recklessly .
Gu Qingyao thought awhile before she said, “I’m not sure, but Brother Beihan said that she’s been in poor health and needs to rest . The busy season has only just ended, and Auntie Jiang has been taking care of the two children by herself at home . She’s exhausted . Also, the grain hasn’t been distributed, and they’re almost out of grain . Fortunately, Brother Beihan came back and bought some food . ”
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Jiang Yingqiu’s health had been ruined by overwork when she was young . She was just a woman . Her husband had abandoned her, her eldest son had died, and her daughter-in-law had run away . She herself had struggled to bring up the three children . No wonder her health was ruined by overwork .
It was quite an achievement to bring up these children in these hungry times .
Gu Yunshen said, “I have some medicinal herbs here . Bring some to her when you have the time . Your Auntie Jiang always falls ill after the busy season is over . ”
Gu Qingyao nodded . “Um!”
Gu Ruoqing who was standing nearby pouted . “He’s just another pauper . Why are you so smug?”
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With that, she squatted down and resumed washing the mushrooms . Zhang Xiaohui, who was nearby, also pouted when she heard the exchange, her expression disdainful .
It was true that the two of them looked down on Mo Beihan .
Although Mo Beihan had a good job and drew a high wage, he had many heavy burdens to carry at home .
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