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

Xu Manyue pursed her lips and said, "Brother, I know you want to save food for the family."

"But today you are going up the mountain to work for your family. Only when you are well fed will you have the strength to work and a chance to escape if you encounter danger."

"We can still afford this little bit of food. Once the sweet potatoes grow, we'll have plenty of food, but we won't starve to death. You can eat it without worry."

The old lady sighed, "Eldest son, second son, mother knows what you are thinking, but the third son's wife is right."

"There are so many wild animals on that mountain. If you go there without having eaten enough, what will you do if you really encounter one?"

She raised her hand to wipe away her tears, "I can't let my mother send someone young off again."

Some things are enough to experience once, she doesn't want to experience them a second time.

Boss Shen and Second Boss Shen felt bad after hearing this.

"Mom, don't cry, just do as you wish."

The family really doesn't lack those things. At worst, they can just grow a few more things today.

After the sweet potatoes grew and the rabbits at home were raised, they would add the food from the black market and the food they had originally hidden.

No matter what happens, they won't starve to death.

"Third sister-in-law, please go and cook for us."

"It's not a big deal. Our family depends entirely on you guys, big brother. I just cook some meals, which doesn't make me tired at all. You guys are the ones who are really working hard."

Xu Manyue smiled and turned around, went to the old lady's room to get food, and then went to the kitchen to cook.

Corn pancakes are easy to make and quick to prepare, and steaming sweet potatoes doesn’t take long either.

She was cooking alone in the kitchen.

The old lady and her two daughters-in-law cut the sweet potato vines in the yard. After a while, two full baskets were filled with sweet potato vines.

This is enough to plant crops on the mountain, and there may even be some left over.

The old lady estimated in her mind that it was indeed a little too much.

She thought for a moment and said, "Boss, if there's any left after you've finished planting, then see if there's any extra space to plant. If not, just take it back and eat it yourself."

Boss Shen nodded, "Don't worry, Mom, we have it figured out."

As they are all farmers, he still understands these principles.

The old lady and the others finished their work, and Xu Manyue's meal was ready. She came out and called out, "Big brother, second brother, fourth brother, come in and eat."

This meal was specially prepared for the three of them, and no one else had a share.

However, Mrs. Shen and the others didn't have any thoughts in their minds. After all, the men today were the ones who actually worked in the fields.

Boss Shen and his friends finished their meal quickly, and hurried up the mountain with their backpacks while it was still dark.

At this time, no one is usually up and no one will run into them. If it is a little later and those who are picking wild vegetables go out, it will be troublesome.

Not long after they started walking, it was completely light and the sun was getting bigger.

Xu Manyue spread out the bark that she had brought back yesterday in the yard to dry.

Only after it is dried can it be ground into powder.

Mrs. Shen touched the tree bark and couldn't help swallowing when she thought about making steamed buns from it.

"Third sister-in-law, when can I eat this steamed bread made from elm bark? I can't wait any longer."

Xu Manyue calculated the time, "According to today's weather, I estimate that by tomorrow afternoon, the bark can be ground into flour. After the flour is sieved, it can be used to make steamed bread."

"Really? Doesn't that mean we can eat it tomorrow night?" Mrs. Shen's eyes lit up, and she couldn't wait to eat it now.

"Well, we can do it tomorrow night."

The two had just talked for a while when suddenly, there were bursts of violent knocks on the door.

As soon as I heard it, I knew that the person was up to no good.

Mrs. Shen's face suddenly darkened. She rolled up her sleeves and was about to open the door.

Who is so shameless as to dare to come to the gate of the Shen family without even knowing where this place is?

Let’s see if she doesn’t beat these people to a pulp today.

She strode forward, but just after taking a few steps, she was stopped by Xu Manyue, "Sister-in-law, don't go yet. Wait for me to get a stool and lie on the wall to see who the person outside is."

"Go and hide those rabbits in the yard. Don't let anyone find them."

"By the way, go and call out mother and second sister-in-law."

Mrs. Shen slapped her forehead fiercely. "Look at my impatience. Third sister-in-law, you are really thoughtful. I'll go right away."

After everyone left, the knocking sounds outside the Shen family's yard continued, and became louder and louder.

Xu Manyue moved a stool, placed it in the corner, stepped on it, and leaned over the wall to look outside.

Her face changed slightly.

Why is it the Xu family again? Before it was Xu Mingyue, and yesterday it was Xu Xiangbei.

There were actually two people coming today, one was Xu Shanping and the other was Xu Xiangyang.

Xu Shanping was swollen all over, like a big bloated steamed bun. His whole body was swollen, his face was deathly blue, and his eyes were dull.

Judging from his appearance, if he continues like this, he will probably die soon.

Xu Xiangyang was better, but not much better. He was so thin that his cheeks were sunken and his whole appearance was distorted, like skin and bones. He didn't look so indifferent at all.

These days, for some reason, the Xu family members came to her one by one.

Yesterday, Xu Xiangbei fainted in front of her, but she ignored him. Could it be that these two people came today for Xu Xiangbei's matter?

Xu Manyue thought about it and decided to wait until the old lady and the others arrived before opening the door.

Although with her current physical strength, these two people are no match for her at all.

But it is always better to have several people to deal with them than to deal with them alone.

Soon, Mrs. Shen came out with the old lady and Lin Luoxia.

As she pulled the two of them out, she complained to them, "Mom, someone keeps knocking on our door. Just by listening to the sound, I know they're definitely coming for us."

The old lady's face suddenly turned dark, she cursed, picked up the broom beside her and was about to hit him.

"Who are these shameless people who dare to come to my place and make trouble? Just wait and see how I deal with them today."

"Third daughter-in-law, open the door. Eldest daughter-in-law, second daughter-in-law, both of you carry your sticks and follow me."

Xu Manyue nodded. Before opening the door, she reminded a few people and complained at the same time.

"Mom, I just checked. The ones outside are Xu Shanping and Xu Xiangyang."

"These past few days, the Xu family has been coming to our house time and time again. Today, we must teach them a lesson."

The old lady got even angrier when she heard this. "Third daughter-in-law, open the door. I'll vent my anger for you."