Having traveled for so long, you must be tired.
"Take a rest, we won’t be staying in our hometown for many days," Zhao Tianhe said as he looked around his own room, worried that his wife might disdain it, and he cautioned her twice.
"Okay," Wang Yuemei was not used to traveling and felt quite worn-out and hungry.
Eldest Aunt-in-law Zhao did glance at her sister-in-law, who indeed seemed young, and this sister-in-law was even from the city.
"Mom, Eldest Sister-in-law, thank you for your hard work."
Looking at her younger brother-in-law, Eldest Aunt-in-law Zhao didn’t see her sister-in-law, "Where’s your wife?"
"She’s feeling a bit unwell, coming from the city, after changing vehicles a few times, she got a bit carsick."
Although Little Aunt Zhao had reservations about her younger son’s wife not bringing a dowry, she was satisfied with her having a job, still being a high school student, industrious, and holding a city residence registration.
"Then get her some water and let her lie down for a bit," Little Aunt Zhao quickly sent her younger son to fetch water for her daughter-in-law.
After having dinner, Wang Yuemei felt she shouldn’t just keep lying down and decided to come to the kitchen to help.
Many aunts in the village knew that Zhao Tianhe’s new wife was a city girl.
And she was from Capital City.
Now that she had come back, they were curious, yet none came over to see her on New Year’s Eve.
Second Sister-in-law Yun, knowing that this year was the family reunion, came straight to her in-laws’ house after work, bringing some items with her.
When she saw Yun Xiaoxiao and her family of four, she was somewhat surprised.
"Second Sister-in-law..."
Second Sister-in-law Yun also greeted everyone, not seeing her own husband, who was probably in the kitchen.
"Sister-in-law, we were just waiting for you, how come you finished work so late?" Eldest Sister-in-law Yun saw her sister-in-law coming back at this time on New Year’s Eve and wasn’t in a rush.
Second Sister-in-law Yun wasn’t going to back down, "Then thanks to big brother and big sister-in-law for preparing the New Year’s Eve dinner."
That remark was somewhat face-slapping.
They hadn’t helped, and now they were just sitting here waiting to eat, visibly embarrassed in an instant.
"Second Sister-in-law, big brother and big sister-in-law have moved out and are living on their own. They, like me, are guests now. We’ve been chatting and haven’t gone to the kitchen to help," Yun Xiaoxiao wasn’t afraid to offend Eldest Sister-in-law Yun but simply stated the facts.
Honesty is the best policy.
Blaming Second Sister-in-law for being late was unfair since they had arrived early and hadn’t helped either.
Eventually, it was Second Brother Yun who ended up cooking in the kitchen.
Eldest Sister-in-law Yun quickly retorted, "I’m not good at cooking, and the little uncle used to be a chef; he needs to practice, otherwise he’ll lose his touch."
It was all just idle talk.
You’re actually quite nice.
But it’s New Year’s Eve, not a time to hold grudges.
Adults at one table, children at another.
"Eat, eat..." at Father Yun’s call, they finally started.
"Second brother, this fish is delicious."
Second Brother Yun smiled, "If you like it, eat more. There’s also this Braised Pork Belly, these meatballs, and the Crispy Duck are all tasty. I heard you have "Jing Jiang Rou Si" in Capital City, I’ll make it for you tomorrow."
At the dinner table, Mother Yun again asked about Yun Xiaoxiao’s studies.
Having previously been criticized heavily by her younger sister-in-law, Eldest Sister-in-law Yun naturally wanted to retaliate.
"Little sister, getting into university is great, but you can’t neglect your studies because you’re busy getting certificates. What if you can’t get your diploma?"
Was she trying to cause trouble?
"Eldest Sister-in-law, didn’t you realize I was being polite? Unless I say I’m first in my major, you won’t let it go, will you?"
"First in your major?" Second Brother Yun exclaimed in surprise.