in2ebook Chapter 137 Zhao Lingling's Troubles
Chapter 137 Zhao Lingling's Troubles
Zhang Lishan didn't say this for Li Sanlang to hear, he sincerely liked Li Erlang. Before the family split up, Zhang Lishan knew that his sister's second uncle was an honest and loyal man with no bad intentions, completely different from the other people in the old house. However, because they had no contacts, they had never had the opportunity to meet him. Today, when they sat at the same table, Zhang Lishan nodded secretly in his heart, thinking that he had been right in his judgment that Li Erlang was a good person.
It's just a pity that Li Erlang is the only good one in the old house's family. He looks down on the rest. If they were all good-tempered, why would they force their sisters to leave?
"Eat more! These days, let's chat more and get closer to each other." Zhang Lishan smiled heartily and patted Li Erlang on the shoulder.
This time Li Erlang responded. He nodded and said, "I'd also like to chat with you, big brother."
A smile appeared on Li Sanlang's face, and the three men quickened their eating pace because the workers were about to arrive.
The workers hired this time were all known to Li Mingxia. They were honest and capable, and had a good relationship with Li Sanlang. In addition, there were Zhang Lishan and Li Erlang to take care of them, and Li Zhengde and Li Sanlang also worked with them, so Li Mingxia was not worried about anything going wrong.
In addition to Aunt Cheng, several young wives who were familiar with Zhang and were on good terms with her also came this time, including Zhao Lingling, who spoke for Li Mingxia's family.
"Lingling, you said you were very busy at home, but you still came to help me. Let's eat here at noon. Why don't you walk around?" Zhang said a little embarrassedly.
No one knew where Zhao Lingling's husband had gone for some time, and he hadn't come to work at the Li family. Logically, Zhao Lingling and Zhang didn't have much contact, so it wouldn't be a big deal if she didn't come to help, but Zhao Lingling still came. On the first day, no matter how much Zhang tried to keep her, she refused to eat here. This was already the third day. Zhang had made up her mind that she would not let Zhao Lingling leave no matter what, and she said as soon as she saw her today.
Zhao Lingling was a little embarrassed. "Third sister-in-law, I have nothing to do at home. I feel better when I come here to chat with my sisters-in-law."
When everyone heard what Zhao Lingling said, they showed some sympathy on their faces.
Zhao Lingling's man was a good person when they first got married, but he was not the same as before as time went on. He no longer worked hard to earn money, was never in a good mood towards Zhao Lingling, and was always away from home. He was not seen during the autumn harvest this year. The mother-in-law at home sighed all day long, not blaming her son for being unreasonable, but blaming Zhao Lingling for not being able to keep her man.
Some kindhearted and straightforward wives sighed when they saw Zhao Lingling like this, "It's hard for you. You don't know when it will end with such a family. If you had been with the Li family..."
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by someone beside him with a look and a shove.
Although she couldn't say the person's name, everyone in the kitchen, including Li Mingxia, knew what the young daughter-in-law wanted to say. A hint of sadness flashed across Zhao Lingling's face, and she lowered her head to continue peeling potatoes.
"Third sister-in-law doesn't treat you as an outsider. She's not a big mouth. Let's just talk about what we have to say." Zhang knew a lot about Zhao Lingling and Li Erlang. Seeing her like this, she felt a little uncomfortable. "Sister, if you have any troubles in the future, just tell sister-in-law. If there is anything that sister-in-law can help with, just tell me. Sister-in-law must not just watch and watch."
Perhaps it had been a long time since she heard such words, Zhao Lingling had tears in her eyes, but she quickly blinked them away.
"Sister-in-law, I'm content with your words. It's nothing. I'm used to it. Just bear with it. Maybe it will get better." Zhao Lingling took a breath and worked faster.
"Lingling is such a good person. You old fool, you still don't know how to be content!"
"That's exactly what they said. They're not a wealthy family, and they still think they're so great!"
The wives lowered their voices and talked to each other, and Zhao Lingling's expression was not as bad as before.
"How does Sister Xia make shredded potatoes? They taste really good, and go well with rice."
A young wife was looking at a small pile of potatoes in a basin, and suddenly remembered that her husband praised the shredded potatoes made by Li Mingxia when he came back. At first, the young wife was a little unconvinced, but after she actually ate it, she had nothing to say, the taste was really great!
"That's right. We can't afford this meat dish, but who doesn't have potatoes at home? Sister Xia, can you teach us how to make this dish?"
"Yes, yes, that's what I wanted to say too. These shredded potatoes taste really good. Don't worry if you laugh at me. Just with these shredded potatoes, I can eat two more cornmeal pancakes in one meal!"
Spicy and sour potato shreds are not a secret recipe. All the aunts like it very much, so of course she won’t be stingy with it.
"Okay, aunties, please watch me while I make it. I'll tell you in detail what to put in and how much to put in, and you'll be able to make it when you go home." Li Mingxia said with a smile.
Who wouldn't like such a generous, talkative and capable little girl? For a moment, these aunts were all moved. Since Zhang's family separated, her daughters and sons have become more capable than each other, and even Li Sanlang seems to be more capable than before.
"Third sister-in-law is so lucky."
During lunch, Zhao Lingling was stopped by Zhang and several young wives. She couldn't leave, so she helped to clean up the dishes and food.
When Li Erlang was eating, he saw Zhao Lingling serving the dishes. He was obviously stunned and it took him a while before he lowered his head and continued eating.
Zhang saw it all, but there was nothing she could do. If both of them were unmarried, she would definitely be willing to help bring them together, but now they each had a son and a daughter, and Zhang didn't dare to do such an immoral thing.
After Zhao Lingling put down the food in her hand, she went back to the kitchen and remained silent while eating. However, Li Mingxia looked at her for a long time and felt that Zhao Lingling seemed to be in a good mood.
After finishing work in the evening, Li Erlang insisted on going home to eat.
"I was thinking about talking more with my third brother and eldest brother in the past two days, but today we have to go back no matter what." Li Erlang said.
These past two days, Li Sanlang and Zhang Lishan refused to let Li Erlang go back no matter what. They required Li Erlang to stay here for lunch and dinner. After two days in a row, Li Erlang felt a little embarrassed.