Farm Tough Girl

Chapter 77 - 77 078 He made eyes at you_1

?Chapter 77: Chapter 078 He made eyes at you_1 Chapter 77: Chapter 078 He made eyes at you_1 Madam Liu repeatedly waved her hand, “Such expensive items, I really cannot accept them, please take them back.”

But Muniang immediately put on a stern face, “Auntie, are you treating me like an outsider? Today I received your handkerchief, and the embroidery is so exquisitely crafted that it’s beyond compare— I’m truly touched and feel that you’re sincere towards me. Now if I offer the children some snacks, you push them away?”

Madam Liu stood there stiffly, uncertain whether to return the pastries in her hands or not.

Muniang turned to Tianniu with a smile, “This time your sister brought some snacks for you to enjoy, but there won’t be any next time.”

These words were clearly meant to placate Madam Liu, who, with no alternative, sighed and accepted the gift, “Muniang, you child are really—”
Muniang laughed, “Children learn their lessons after being scolded; there’s no need to take it so seriously. Besides, they are growing and need to eat well to develop properly.”

Madam Liu looked at Tianniu’s tearful big eyes and her heart softened. She stroked her head, “I’m a worthless mother, causing my children to suffer along with me.”

However, Muniang said, “Isn’t life getting better now? Now that you’ve separated from the family, your days will naturally improve. Having you as their mother is a blessing for the children. If they had someone like Auntie as their mother, that would truly be distressing.”

Madam Liu was actually amused by Muniang’s tone and chided with a laugh, “You child.”

Then she continued, “Although we’ve separated, we didn’t get much. I’m planning to send the three boys to school next year, and preparing their accessories will cost quite a bit of money. I don’t even know if I can save enough this year.”

Listening to her, Muniang sincerely admired such a mother. Which mothers in Tupo Village ever thought about their children’s future like this? They usually just worked their fields and got by. Yet even with poor family conditions, Madam Liu still wanted her children to receive an education, and for Tianniu, instead of letting her work in the fields, she gave her sewing work, hoping that when the boys learned to read, they could teach her a few characters.

Although Madam Liu was strict with the children on the surface, no one loved them more in her heart.

After Madam Liu and Tianniu left, Muniang, thinking about their situation, felt restless.

Muniang secretly wanted to help Madam Liu, but knew her pride wouldn’t allow for charity. Then it struck Muniang that she could utilize Madam Liu’s exquisite embroidery skills, and a bold idea came to mind; it seemed like there was a chance to earn an extra income.

When Madam Liu and Tianniu returned home, they saw the three boys eagerly waiting at the courtyard entrance for Madam Liu. Qiao Yuanming was standing aside, only saying, “The children insisted on coming out to wait, and I couldn’t stop them, so I waited with them at the entrance.”

Madam Liu glared at him, “Can’t even control your own children as a father.” Although she spoke this way, her tone wasn’t harsh, but rather teasingly angry.

The three little ones hurriedly approached Madam Liu, “Please don’t scold sister anymore, okay? She just wanted to bring us snacks—it was our greed.”

The three little ones were worried that their sister would be reprimanded. Seeing their harmonious sibling relationships warmed Madam Liu’s heart. With no anger left, she pretended to keep a stern face, “This time, I’ll let it go, but don’t let it happen again!”

Seeing their mother talk so kindly, the children immediately nodded their heads emphatically. Madam Liu chuckled softly—it really was her greatest fortune to have such sensible and well-behaved children. How could she ever bear to treat them harshly?

She took out two mung bean cakes from the basket and handed them to the four children, “Go ahead and eat.”

Seeing the mung bean cakes, the children’s eyes lit up. They joyfully took the cakes and ran off, instantly lifting the heavy atmosphere.

Watching the children’s satisfied and happy smiles, Madam Liu was torn between amusement and a bittersweet feeling, scolding with a chuckle, “These little gluttons.”

It was as if Qiao Yuanming was seeing Madam Liu’s playful side for the first time, and his heart melted. After all these years, it was as though he was seriously getting to know his wife for the first time, feeling both guilt and surprise. He was momentarily mesmerized.

But when Madam Liu noticed Qiao Yuanming’s gaze, she blushed, “What are you doing? Standing foolishly at the courtyard entrance. Hurry up and get inside.”

Having said that, she turned and headed into the house. Qiao Yuanming, reminded of his wife’s shy demeanor, felt a surge of happiness and quickly followed her.

Just as the couple entered the room, they saw Tianniu come in with a small dish of mung bean cake: “Dad, Mom, have some too, it’s really delicious.”

Madam Liu waved her hand: “Why would we adults eat that? You kids have fun with it.”

Yet Tianniu insisted: “Auntie also likes to eat this, and she’s an adult too!”

Madam Liu couldn’t help but laugh: “Your mom doesn’t like it.”

Tianniu nevertheless set the dish on the table: “This is what the boys saved for you, Dad and Mom. You must eat it.”

With that, she bounced out the door.

Madam Liu shook her head with a smile: “This child.”

Qiao Yuanming said: “Wife, thank you for giving me so many clever and sensible children.”

Madam Liu’s cheeks turned red: “At your age, to talk like this, aren’t you embarrassed?”

The couple had turned their once icy and hostile relationship into something resembling newlyweds in a honeyed embrace.

The next day, Muniang was going to the Wu Family to “gamble” with Wu Haoli. She hadn’t planned to take Li Cheng with her, afraid he would be bored, but he insisted on following. He even refused to go hunting with Li Cheng. Muniang was puzzled, but then she heard Li Cheng mutter: “I’m not going to let that smelly man steal my wife!”

Muniang nearly sprayed out her tea: “Husband, what on earth are you thinking about?”

Li Cheng said indignantly: “Wife, he doesn’t look like a good person at all!”

“Where did you see that?”

“I saw him making eyes at you!”

A line of black marks formed on Muniang’s face: “Husband, are you sure you aren’t using the wrong word?”

Li Cheng, undeterred and earnest, said: “Wife, don’t be fooled by him!”

Muniang burst out laughing, her dear husband was jealous, wasn’t he? She wrapped her arm around Li Cheng’s and coaxed: “I know, I know, every man in the world except my husband is a bad boy! They won’t deceive me, right? After all, my husband is here to protect me, isn’t he?”

Li Cheng instantly stood up straighter: “Yeah, right! I will protect my wife!”

There was no bustling excitement at the Wu Family today, only Muniang and Li Cheng had come, and the young servants were waiting at the door early. As soon as they saw Muniang and Li Cheng’s carriage arrive, they welcomed them: “You’re both here? Please come in, our young master is waiting inside.”

Muniang laughed: “I’m flattered, I thought I would have to wait half a day when I arrived. Your young master is actually waiting for someone now.”

The young servant awkwardly scratched his head: “Yesterday, yesterday, was an accident, hehe.”