How I Tamed My Wolfish Husband Back in 80s-Chapter 143: Applying Eye Medicine_1

Qin Jin took out some cigarettes for his brothers-in-law, and when it was Li Jianguo’s turn, he whispered, "A woman who doesn’t listen usually needs a beating. My wife used to be like that, but after I beat her twice, didn’t she become obedient? Whatever I tell her to do, she does." He demonstrated, "Qiaoqiao, I’m thirsty."

"Okay! I’ll get you some water right away." Li Qiao answered promptly. She had a habit of drinking water after using the toilet at night, and since her partner always got up to pour it for her, even a one-second delay in her response would be considered impolite.

She went inside to wash dishes and pour water. Dong Lamei made a move to help, but she was worried that Lamei might put something in the water, especially since Li Jinhua had done such things before. "I’ve got it."

The boiled water was too hot, so Li Qiao cooled it down using two bowls before bringing it to Qin Jin, tried a sip, and handed it to him, "The temperature is just right."

Qin Jin suppressed a smile and took out some change, "Go buy some ice pops, and bring back some for the others as well."

"Right away!" Li Qiao’s skirt didn’t have pockets, so she didn’t carry change with her. Naturally, she was delighted to have the change to buy ice pops and left cheerfully.

Qin Jin spoke softly, "See that? You can’t let a woman have money on her. Give her a few coins now and then, and it’ll make her ecstatic."

Li Jianguo was dumbfounded, feeling like he had wasted nearly thirty years of his life, not as good as a teenager. Look at how well Qin Jin has his woman trained, so obedient and well-behaved.

He was convinced, Li Jinhua really deserved a beating.

What had she done to her reputation? Yet she still dared to boss him around.

As if he was so keen on her.

Even Li Qiao, so handsome and the Top Scholar Qin Jin, took action.

He didn’t need to hold back anymore.

Li Jianguo was enlightened by Qin Jin and was already thinking about how to deal with Li Jinhua when he got back home.

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Red bean ice pops were five cents each, while water ice pops were two cents each.

Li Qiao bought a mixture of both and brought a bag home, placing it on the table, "Whoever wants one, take one." She picked one out and handed it to Qin Jin, then sat beside him to eat hers.

Qin Jin shifted uncomfortably, "Qiaoqiao, my back is a bit itchy."

Li Qiao guessed it was from him stepping out of the tent last night to catch mosquitoes for her and getting bitten himself, so she stood up, freed her hand, and reached into his clothes to scratch.

Qin Jin directed her to the spot, and only when he said it was good did she draw her hand back.

Li Jianguo secretly gave her a thumbs-up; the woman had been trained to be so considerate.

Qin Jin arrogantly raised his eyebrows.

The neighbors learned of Li Qiao’s arrival and came to cozy up to her. frёewebnoѵēl.com

"Our village’s Top Scholar has finally returned! Going to college really sets you apart; you dress just like a city girl."

"Even the girls in the city aren’t Top Scholars."

"..."

Everyone offered various compliments and flattery.

In public, Li Shengcai declared, "Not only is our Qiaoqiao a Top Scholar, but she’s also been working at the city’s criminal police force recently."

"Wow, Qiaoqiao has really made something of herself. How much do you make a month? What do you do?"

"Are you still going to college?"

Li Qiao still remembered how these aunties looked down on her when she first returned after getting married at the beginning of the year.

Now she suddenly felt such warmth from their kindness.

Life was unpredictable; fortunes ebb and flow.

She replied honestly, "I work in forensic examination, and I still need to attend college."

"Forensic examination?"

The neighbors recoiled three meters. They were unsophisticated but still had heard of forensic examiners, who dealt with the dead all the time. They figured the ominous aura of the job was probably heavier than that of a pig butcher.

Li Shengcai corrected them, "It’s not called forensic examination anymore. They’re called forensic scientists, and it’s a kind of doctor."

Li Qiao: "..." Did Li Shengcai ask around for that? How would the villagers know about forensic scientists? They only started using the term after hearing others say it.

"A doctor? Qiaoqiao, can you look at this corn on my foot and tell me how to get rid of it?"

"My leg, too. It hurts every time it rains or the weather turns cold."

"My ears are constantly ringing; take a look for me."

Li Qiao held his forehead, "Folks, I’m not a doctor, I just do odd jobs around there."

There was a staffing shortage in Xun Dong’s department, so they had assigned him quite a few people.

None could last a day, insisting on leaving no matter what.

Only Ma Ling and Xu Feng stayed on.

Originally, the three of them managed to keep up with the work, but since Xun Dong was notified that he needed to go to the provincial city for training for a month, he worried that Xu Feng and Ma Ling might overlook things while working as a pair, which is why he thought of her again.

It was because she had experience with Feng Dezhong’s case and her status as Top Scholar that she got approved to join the department quickly.

Ma Ling had told her this yesterday on the way home from work.

"You must know the doctor in there, right? Ask him to come back and treat us one day."

Li Qiao held his forehead, "The people he sees are all dead."

Everyone: "...."

Dong Lamei interjected, "Who’ll take over your work when you start school?"

Li Qiao glanced at her, "Our director will be going to the provincial city for training soon, for a month. By the time I start school, he’ll be back, so there won’t be a need for me to stay there anymore."

Dong Lamei’s hopes of securing a replacement job fell through, and her displeasure was written all over her face. In front of everyone, she said, "Now that you’re a capable person, why don’t you find a job for your younger sister? It’d be good for your reputation to say you did."

Li Qiao knew Dong Lamei had something waiting for her; if she refused, she couldn’t only not silence the crowd but would also draw criticism. She said with a forced smile, "I’m a Top Scholar, not a factory manager. How can I find her work? Our home is always in need of weavers; can Jinhua do it?"

Quite a few women in Tulou Village had tried it too.

One aunt continued Li Qiao’s point, "Weaving is too hard to learn; I couldn’t pick it up after two days."

Li Jiaoyang, "Jinhua is a high school student; if she wants to learn, she’ll definitely be able to. Jinhua, will you go? Old Mrs. Qin probably won’t have time to teach you, but you can come to my home, and I’ll teach you hands-on."

Li Jinhua was disdainful, thinking herself too good for such work. Why should she, a high school student, degrade herself by weaving alongside a group of old women?

Moreover, providing for the family was a man’s job.

Why should she earn money to support a man’s family?

Dong Lamei also looked down on weaving as not respectable, "Isn’t it a waste of talent for a high school student to weave? Qiaoqiao, find her a respectable office job."

Li Qiao said, "There’s a recruitment test at the city’s breeding farm for those over eighteen and under thirty-five, regardless of gender. You can learn breeding techniques, receive an allowance, move your household registration to the city, and get rationed grain. Jinhua, why not give it a try?"

"Breeding farms stink, don’t they?" Li Jinhua was still dissatisfied.

Day in, day out, feeding chickens and ducks, surrounded by manure—who could stand that?

Nothing was suitable for her.

Li Jianguo couldn’t stand listening to this attitude any longer; no wonder Li Qiao didn’t come home on the day he got married. Anyone would be annoyed. "If you’re so capable, why don’t you go secure a good job yourself? If you could become a Top Scholar, would you need to trouble your elder sister?"

Li Jinhua retorted, unyielding, "If I become a Top Scholar, would I marry you?" As if noble family members were hers for the choosing?

Li Jianguo was left speechless.

Li Jinhua snorted coldly and left.

Dong Lamei, who also looked down on Li Jianguo, outwardly called for Li Jinhua to come help in the kitchen, while quietly disparaging Li Jianguo’s family circumstances and advising Li Jinhua on how to handle him.

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Li Qiao was surrounded by people inquiring about the recruitment at the city’s breeding farm.

Learning a skill, receiving an allowance, and relocating one’s household registration to the city—what a great opportunity!

Though Li Jinhua scorned it, they were all keenly interested.

"Qiaoqiao, we don’t even know where the breeding farm is. When you have time, could you take our Dalu there to have a look?"

"And my Nan too."

Li Qiao thought for a moment, "Arrange to meet up; tomorrow at 11:30 am, you can find me at the Criminal Police Team on Liuhe Road."

"Qiaoqiao is so kindhearted. Once my kid gets in, I’m definitely treating you to a meal."

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