Famine Bride: Marry into the best in-laws and win

Chapter 274 Something’s wrong

As the night deepened, Xu Manyue, who was about to rest in the house, heard a knock on the door. She looked up in the direction of the door, stood up and walked over to open it.

When she saw who it was, she was slightly startled, then asked with a smile, "Minghua, is there something wrong?"

Shen Minghua pursed her lips and said, "Third sister-in-law, I have something to talk to you about. Can I go in and talk to you?"

"Of course, come in and sit down." Xu Manyue moved aside to let her in and closed the door.

After sitting down, Shen Minghua hesitated for a moment, but finally mustered up the courage to say, "Third sister-in-law, I...I want to ask, can you tell me in more detail, are there any suitable unmarried young people in our team?"

At present, the only option for her is to get married.

But who to marry became a difficult problem.

It's not that she didn't ask around, but all she found out was that the man was either already engaged, or had health problems or family issues.

In short, there is no man to marry.

Xu Manyue thought for a moment, to be honest, she didn't want to get involved in this matter.

After all, Shen Minghua has nothing to do with her, and marriage is a big deal for a woman. What if she listens to her and regrets it later and blames everything on her?

Then she would be causing trouble for herself in vain.

Thinking of this, Xu Manyue shook her head and said, "Minghua, I'm pregnant now and haven't been out for a long time. I don't know the situation outside. I'm afraid I can't help you with this matter."

A trace of disappointment flashed across Shen Minghua's eyes. "Sorry to bother you, sister-in-law. I'll go back first."

After finally sending the person away, Xu Manyue raised her wrist to check the time. It was a little after nine o'clock in the evening.

She had taken a nap during the day and just talked to someone for a while, so she was not very sleepy.

I simply started browsing the system mall and made some delicious food for myself.

Perhaps because of her pregnancy, Xu Manyue has been craving meat recently, especially beef. She bought a pound of meat in the system mall, cut it into shreds and added green peppers to make stir-fried beef with green peppers.

The last time I ate beef was a year ago.

These days, cows are the main labor force and cannot be slaughtered for food. Only cows that die of exhaustion or old age can be slaughtered for food.

Therefore, beef is rare and basically difficult to eat.

The sky gradually brightens, and another day has passed in the blink of an eye.

The golden corn fields are filled with the joy of autumn harvest, and the soybeans have already matured.

It was early in the morning and the sky was just getting light.

Every household got up, hurriedly ate breakfast and then headed to the fields.

Xu Manyue had just gotten out of bed. It was not even seven o'clock yet. The old lady brought her whole family, wearing straw hats and breathable and light clothes. They were all very excited and had already started their journey.

In years of famine, food is life, food is everything.

No matter how tired I am, it's all worth it.

Shen Minghua also went to work. When Xu Manyue came out of the house, only Shen Dasao, who raised piglets, and Shen Baozhu, the youngest who could not go to work, were left at home.

"Third sister-in-law, you're awake. Come sit down and eat."

Xu Manyue took a look at today's meal, which included not only cooked sweet potatoes, but also pancakes and a bowl of egg custard.

The egg custard was specially prepared for her.

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

Mrs. Shen waved her hand and said, "Why thank you? Sit down and eat first. Don't forget the egg custard. Mother asked me to prepare it especially for you."

"I'm going out to work first."

Since we have an old hen at home, the number of eggs at home has increased every month. The two chickens can lay three or four eggs a day, which is a lot in a month.

Life at home is gradually getting better, and there is more hope.

Xu Manyue first tasted the egg custard. It was tender and smooth, with the aroma of eggs. It tasted really good.

Shen Baozhu was sitting at the dinner table, staring at Xu Manyue, unable to help swallowing her saliva, but she was too embarrassed to do so, so she could only close her eyes and not look.

I'm so envious that my aunt has eggs to eat every week.

Xu Manyue noticed Shen Baozhu's desire, looked at her, thought for a while, and put the sweet potato that belonged to her in front of her.

"Aunt, this... this is for me..." When Shen Baozhu smelled the fragrance of sweet potato, she suddenly opened her eyes and became excited.

In this family, the food rations she received every day were the least, and she could never get enough to eat. She needed help from her parents every day, otherwise she would wake up from hunger before nightfall.

Xu Manyue smiled and nodded, "Yes, it's for you, but you can't tell anyone else."

In fact, she had already had breakfast in private, and at most she was eating a bowl of egg custard. The sweet potato was just sitting there anyway, so it would be better to give it to her.

Shen Baozhu's eyes sparkled, "Thank you, auntie."

In this family, apart from her parents, her aunt is the one who treats her best.

After dinner, Shen Baozhu took the initiative to clean up the dishes, wash the dishes and sweep the floor. Xu Manyue didn't need to do anything at all.

As for Mrs. Shen, she was in the pigpen in the yard, watching her piglets.

In the whole family, Xu Manyue is the only one who has the most free time.

Every day, she would eat and rest. Occasionally, with her big belly, she would take a walk in the yard or make clothes for the children.

After finishing her meal, Xu Manyue planned to take a walk in the yard to help digest the food.

Unexpectedly, there was a knock on the door.

She walked over to open the door and was a little surprised to see who was coming.

"Xiaoxiao."

"Sister Man Yue, long time no see. I happened to be on vacation today, so I came to see you."

Meng Xiao smiled and put the egg cake in his hand into Xu Manyue's hand.

"This is delicious. I brought it specially for you."

Xu Manyue pursed her lips and smiled, "I'm already very happy that you came to see me. Take the egg cake back. It's such a valuable thing, you should keep it for yourself."

Meng Xiao shook his head and forced the egg cake into her hand.

"Sister Man Yue, I'm not just here to see you today, I'm also here to see the baby in your belly. This egg cake is also for the baby."

"You can't be polite to me."

"Besides, I came here today to talk to you about something. Please accept the things first."

"Come in and sit down first." When Xu Manyue heard that the other party had something to ask for, she did not take the things, but asked the person to sit down in the house first.

As soon as the two of them sat down, outside the door, Mrs. Shen looked at the egg cake and couldn't help but follow.

What a good thing! She has never eaten this thing before, but has only seen it in the supply and marketing cooperative. It is more expensive than meat and is not something that ordinary people can afford.

She didn't bother to look at the pigs anymore and just peeked through the crack in the door to see what was going on inside.

inside the house.

The two sat down. Meng Xiao hesitated for a moment, but still leaned close to Xu Manyue's ear and asked in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"Sister Manyue, do you have any connections to help me get some quilts?"

Xu Manyue was slightly stunned, then shook her head and said, "This... I can't do anything about it."

Cotton is needed to make quilts. There has been drought for several years, so where can we get the cotton? Therefore, quilts are in short supply now. If you don’t have any connections, you can’t buy them at all.

Although it is available in her system mall, it is too eye-catching. Besides, she is pregnant now, so there is no need to cause herself trouble for a few dollars.