Reborn in a virtual world, before the house was taken away

Feng Qingqing first went to the food counter, looked at the food being sold there, and finally bought 5 jin of chicken cake, 3 jin of peach shortbread, 3 cans of food, 1 jin of fruit candy, and 2 jin of melon seeds.

Feng Qingqing has no shortage of tickets now. In addition to the ones she swiped from Qi Hongsheng, she also got some from Xiong Baoguo yesterday. Some of the tickets are local tickets, which will expire if not used for a long time. Since she has a space and is not afraid of them going bad, she bought more.

She put the food in the net bag she had brought and strolled leisurely to the general merchandise counter. She saw He Yongxia still in a daze, so she casually looked around and finally bought a bar of soap and a few other daily necessities before leaving.

Seeing that it was still early, Feng Qingqing thought for a moment and vaguely remembered that Grandma He Yongxia's house was located in the east of the commune, and the commune hospital she was going to in the afternoon was also in the east. Well, what a coincidence! Without further hesitation, she headed east.

After walking for almost ten minutes, we arrived near the rubber factory's residential area. The residential area wasn't very big, and there was a large banyan tree opposite the main entrance. The neighbors liked to sit there and chat, but it was also a well-known hub for gossip in the area.

Feng Qingqing knew that this was usually the place where all sorts of rumors and gossip spread the fastest. She came here today hoping to try her luck and see if she could get the information she wanted.

Not long after we got closer, we heard a woman who looked to be around fifty years old talking fluently to a few people nearby. Whether they were captivated by her story or simply interested in what she was saying, everyone was listening intently and with great interest.

"If you ask me, that widow deserved it..."

So it turns out they were talking about a widow who was caught having an affair; no wonder everyone loves listening to it.

Perhaps because they saw Feng Qingqing, a stranger, suddenly appear, the older women were quite alert, pausing their conversation and staring at her.

"Young lady, who are you looking for? You look unfamiliar to me."

A kind-looking older woman sitting in the middle asked Feng Qingqing a question.

Feng Qingqing didn't speak. She first glanced at the group of middle-aged women present. After seeing them clearly, she was delighted. "Oh ho, I'm so lucky. I've run into the person in question."

It turns out that Feng Qingqing came here today hoping to find an opportunity to meet He Yongxia's mother-in-law and have her add some spice to her life so that her days could continue to be interesting.

Unexpectedly, it went so smoothly that she actually ran into him.

It was also a coincidence that He Yongxia's mother-in-law, Lin Guiying, had just gone to bed and was feeling down, so she decided to go out for a walk and chat with her old friends to relax.

After seeing clearly, Feng Qingqing stopped looking and quietly walked closer to Lin Guiying, then smiled and replied to the old woman who had just asked the question:

"I'm from the nearby brigade. I came here to buy some things today and somehow ended up here. I'm tired from walking, so I wanted to sit down and rest while listening to the older women chat. I hope you won't mind me."

As they spoke, they each grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds from their pockets, saying sweetly that they were grown by the production team and weren't worth much, and told them not to be polite.

Seeing that the young girl looked delicate, everyone was very polite and kept saying "Welcome!" Of course, in this day and age, being able to give a stranger a handful of melon seeds is considered generous.

Lin Guiying looked at the number of melon seeds she had, which was noticeably more than the others, and was in a good mood. After all, who wouldn't like something that was free?

Because of these few handfuls of sunflower seeds, the atmosphere among the group instantly became lively, and Feng Qingqing gradually joined in and took the lead in the conversation.

"You know what? My aunt, my own sister, was really anxious and upset a while ago. She said that my cousin's wife, who just got married last year, was always taking things to her parents' house. She always wanted to go to her parents' house when she got anything good. It really made my aunt furious."

"Absolutely. Some young wives just need to be taught a lesson. If it were me, I'd slap her twice."

The speaker was a middle-aged woman in her fifties with a somewhat mean face, who was usually very domineering and whose wife was completely under her thumb.

Everyone present knew what kind of person she was and didn't want to argue with her, but she thought everyone was afraid of her and started to act tough.

"If you ask me, a woman should just stay at home and take good care of her husband, children, and in-laws. Why go out to work every day and show her face in public?"

Although these words were unpleasant to hear, they hit the nail on the head regarding what Feng Qingqing was about to say. She pretended to agree, nodding vigorously and acting as if she understood perfectly:

"I used to think that it was good for women to go out and earn money to bring in more income for the family, but it depends on the situation."

After she finished speaking, she glanced at Lin Guiying and noticed that Lin Guiying had been listening intently to the topic, her eyes fixed on the speaker, perhaps trying to glean something from it.

"It depends on the situation. What's there to divide? If you have any ideas, tell us. You young people are so quick-witted. We can't do that."

Several older people urged her on, and Feng Qingqing, without keeping them in suspense, said that she had glanced at Lin Guiying earlier:

"If you ask me, my aunt is really capable. Can you believe it? She somehow managed to get my cousin's wife to agree to give her job to my cousin. She also made a deal with my cousin: before the wedding, she would keep 5 yuan for spending money, and the rest would be given to my aunt. After the wedding, if my cousin wanted to bring the job to her husband's family, she would have to pay another 800 yuan to buy the job, otherwise she would just sell it off."

She took out her water bottle and took a sip. She was so thirsty. After talking so much, it must have been tough. Taking a sip of water would give them some time to digest, especially Lin Guiying, who looked thoughtful.

Then, Feng Qingqing continued:

"Besides, whether it's my cousin's salary before marriage or the money she earned from selling her job after marriage, it was all taken by my aunt. So, if my cousin's wife doesn't have any money, she'll have to behave herself and won't be able to continue supporting her family."

"My mom says she's been incredibly diligent lately and very dutiful to my aunt. She takes care of all the housework and childcare by herself. My aunt only needs to give instructions and visit relatives every day. She's living a wonderful life. If you ask me, my aunt is truly blessed."

At the end, she let out a silent sigh, a sigh that was echoed by the surrounding middle-aged women, all of whom had daughters-in-law. "Yes, who wouldn't want this kind of life—being in charge, not having to work, and still having control of the money?"

After these words were spoken, the surrounding aunties and grandmas all seemed to be deep in thought. Especially Grandma He Yongxia, who was really racking her brains, her expression almost as if she wanted to call Feng Qingqing's aunt over for advice.

Seeing that the fire was almost lit and the time was almost up, Feng Qingqing stood up, said goodbye to everyone, and went back to the commune hospital on her own.

Before leaving, she glanced in the direction of He Yongxia's mother-in-law. Now, it remains to be seen whether He Yongxia can withstand her mother-in-law's demands. After all, these days, every family is short of workers, and He Yongxia's husband has younger brothers and sisters. Compared to her son and daughter, what is a daughter-in-law?

I'm sure Lin Guiying can figure this out clearly.

Indeed, Feng Qingqing's departure was like throwing a boulder into a calm lake.

Everyone was thinking, "This girl's aunt is really resourceful. It would be great if we could meet her and ask her for advice."