1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 371 If I had known it would turn out like this, I shouldn't have agreed to split the family property in the first place.

Sure enough, when everyone returned from work, Aunt Qiu entered the courtyard and asked Qiu's mother, "Sister-in-law, I heard that relatives came to visit today?"

Mrs. Qiu smiled and said, "Xia Qiu's fiancé came to propose marriage today. Xia Qiu has been suffering from some illness recently, so the Liu family asked him to bring some fruits over. It's true that parents always care about their children no matter how old they are."

Aunt Qiu was somewhat skeptical: "Didn't you say that quite a few people came?"

As Qiu's mother picked the vegetables in her hands, she said, "Xia Qiu's boyfriend's parents are in the car, as well as the matchmaker they hired."

Just then, Grandma Qiu entered the yard carrying a mat woven from corn husks: "Why are you all standing in the yard?"

Aunt Qiu originally wanted to stir up trouble, but Aunt Qiu spoke up first: "Grandma, Xia Qiu's family sent over a big watermelon today. They were just saying they'd cut it up and eat it together when everyone got back."

Grandma Qiu had actually heard about it on her way back: "Oh dear, my in-laws really dote on their daughter. They've sent something over again. Xia Qiu is so lucky."

Grandma Qiu wasn't stupid; the family had already been divided, so naturally she couldn't continue to try to smooth things over.

Qiu's mother didn't mention Yanwan because she didn't want them to know that Yanwan was Chuxue's future sister-in-law, so as to prevent anyone from having any improper thoughts.

That watermelon is big enough that it won't keep in this hot weather. Besides, even if it's cut open, it can't be enjoyed by just one family. After all, we all live in the same courtyard. It's better to keep everyone from eating it. After all, if you eat someone else's food, you're obligated to do so.

Aunt Qiu was about to say something when Great-Grandma Qiu spoke up: "Alright, the whole family is waiting for dinner. How long are you going to drag this out?"

Upon hearing this, Aunt Qiu became furious: "Where's Lihua? Wasn't she supposed to stay home and cook today? Where is she?"

Grandma Qiu said with displeasure, "Her nephew was knocked down by a dog and fell into the river. As his aunt, how could she not go and check on him?" Hearing this, even if Aunt Qiu was unhappy, she couldn't show it.

She had already heard about her eldest daughter-in-law's younger brother's child falling into the water. She glanced at Grandma Qiu and thought to herself: This old woman is really something. She has hardly ever been to the kitchen since the family split up. At most, she just helps out.

If I had known it would turn out like this, I shouldn't have agreed to separate the family in the first place.

What kind of fate does she have? Her eldest daughter-in-law went back to her parents' home to be lazy, and her second daughter-in-law is not even a month old yet, so she can't be relied on either. Now that the family has separated, she has to fend for herself. Look at the second wife's family, not to mention the youngest daughter-in-law who loves to show off, even if she has severe morning sickness, she can still have a hot meal when everyone comes home from work. It makes her angry just thinking about it.

She was already in a bad mood, and then she heard her second daughter-in-law calling her: "Mom, come in for a moment, I have something to tell you."

She said irritably, "So many mouths are waiting to be fed. If you need help, ask your man."

After saying that, she went back into the house in a huff and brought out a basket, cursing and swearing, "Other people's lives are comfortable once the daughter-in-law becomes the mother-in-law, but I'm the opposite, I married two lazy daughters-in-law, what a tragedy."

While she was picking some vegetables from her private plot, Qiu's mother had already prepared the meal.

The family officially separated a few days ago. From now on, the second branch of the family will only cook for their own branch. They've been living a very comfortable life these past few days.

After finishing their meal and cleaning up, Qiu's mother, having not lost her appetite, obtained Xia Qiu's permission and directly took out a third of the watermelon, saying to her little girl, "Shao Mei, take this watermelon to your great-grandmother."

(End of this chapter)