Rebirth in the 60s: A Path to Counterattack-Chapter 49 - 0. Family members don’t speak as if they are strangers (collected 1400+)

A few people started cooking together, and in no time, the rabbit and small fish turned into fragrant, steaming rabbit stew with potatoes and braised small fish stew. Of course, Su Hongying didn’t forget to pick a few hand-sized carp and stew them with loofah to make a fresh, sweet, and delicious pot of soup to supplement Shuzhen, the pregnant woman.

In these times, everyone had it tough, and no one would casually go to someone else’s house to eat. Even for weddings and funerals, you had to bring your own provisions.

Lianshan came to deliver things sincerely to express his gratitude, so he certainly wouldn’t casually join for a meal. Fortunately, Su Hongying didn’t waste any time talking and directly put the rabbit and small fish into the pot to stew. Once ready, she packed them in enamel bowls, had her husband ride a bicycle, and deliver them.

Well, the three siblings from the Lian family each received two enamel bowls, plus a canteen of carp soup for little Lian Jie. That stuff is nourishing and helps heal the child’s wounds. At their parents’ home, since there are more people, one serving was packed into a meal box. It’s a bit of indulgence, and lets the family know that Lianshan is grateful. He caught the rabbit and fish at night. His sincerity makes it impossible to refuse; he left the stuff and ran.

Upon hearing this, Shuzhen realized that her second sister-in-law actually went back to her family to call for reinforcements. Four older brothers and four younger brothers, all there to help Lianshan and her build their house.

To prevent them from rushing over and finding the supplies insufficient at the Lian family, those eight brothers brought their own food and sturdily worked two days as volunteers.

Because she was protective of her second sister-in-law, Shuzhen, the little sister-in-law, was also regarded as one of their own.

Working hard under the hot sun for two days, they didn’t even have a bite to eat and got upset at the mention of money, saying kin shouldn’t talk like outsiders, and offering money meant not treating them as their own.

Feeling touched and helpless, Lianshan knew it was because of his sister-in-law and brother that they gathered two rabbits and half a basket of small fish overnight to express gratitude.

Yet, after the second sister-in-law readily accepted the stuff, she had no intention to save them for later. Instead, she cooked everything, sending half to the Su family to help her favor them, and kept half for the three siblings of the Lian family and themselves. Knowing Lianshan wouldn’t come over due to embarrassment, she instructed her brother to pack the enamel bowls and deliver it at their doorstep by bicycle...

"Second sister-in-law, thank you..." Thank you for not holding past grudges, thank you for all you’ve done for me.

"Don’t mention it, we’re all family, why talk like strangers? Haha, if you truly appreciate me, stand firm in the future! Like if your brother ever goes against me, remember to take my side." Su Hongying waved her hand indifferently, jokingly saying, what’s there to thank?

Unable to deal with the solemn expression on her little sister-in-law’s face, which was full of gratitude and apology, showing she understood Hongying did everything for her. Su Hongying then laughed out loud and added the latter sentences.

In her heart, she silently said sorry to her husband.

Though he had a fiery temper, known for getting angry easily,

He rarely showed his strength to his wife and children. His catchphrase was: A true man should be capable enough to provide for and protect his wife and children. If someone gets bullied outside and takes it out at home, is he really a man?

Most despising those who aren’t tough with anyone but their wife and children at home, Liu Shouyi naturally wouldn’t stoop to becoming such a man.

Ambitious, hardworking, responsible, and known in the village for spoiling his wife, even her father, who often disliked his son-in-law initially, repeatedly said she married well, and should appreciate and cherish her lucky life.

Being able to marry such a man, Su Hongying felt she was lucky and had good taste.

Born as the only daughter among eight sons in the family, always pampered by her parents and protected by her brothers, she married such a good man. Even the troublesome sister-in-law was divorced, and the little sister-in-law who used to have radical thoughts became smart and insightful. Su Hongying was genuinely comfortable and said things purely to amuse and reassure the sensitive mind of her little sister-in-law.

Shuzhen also sensed her goodwill, and quickly cooperated with a smile: "Absolutely, having such a thoughtful and considerate second sister-in-law and not cherishing her would deserve a scolding! Rest assured, second sister-in-law, I’ll definitely stick with you. Persuading big brother to scold him is nothing, just don’t feel bad when it happens! Otherwise, with us brothers shouting and ready to fight for you, and you emotionally distraught...

Big brother and I would end up like Pigsy looking in a mirror—not belonging either inside or outside!"

A few words made Su Hongying blush, and she quickly handed her a bowl of fish soup: "Hurry up and drink some fish soup and stop being so smooth-tongued, even teasing me, your sister-in-law! Fast, fast, drink up and go, so you won’t speak too much in front of me!"

"Blah blah, I’m not leaving! It’s great here. I can see second sister-in-law’s pretty and blushing face and enjoy the bribe of fish soup. Just for this delicious fish soup, I must keep teasing you!" Shuzhen playfully stuck out her tongue and raised her eyebrows proudly.

Seeing her little sister-in-law having fun, Su Hongying played along. Yet, looking at Lian Yue, who tailed her husband, carrying a small basket with an extremely complex expression, Su Hongying felt genuinely troubled!

To think in more than six years since she married, it was the first time she saw her little sister-in-law so lively, and it just coincided for Lian Yue to notice! novelbuddy-cσ๓

If this led to Shuzhen facing criticism from her little sister-in-law before even entering the house, that’s really a misfortune!

Seeing both the aunt and niece’s similar, embarrassed faces, Lian Yue also felt quite awkward. It’s just that she heard her husband say how the Liu family valued her big brother, the new brother-in-law, and consequently had a better view of them, Lian Hai included. The eight brothers from the Su family not only volunteered to help but also actively offered to take them along for future house-building jobs.

Her brother got lucky, not just marrying a good wife but benefiting from numerous supportive relatives...

The pillow talk influenced her into having a favorable impression of Shuzhen. When Liu Shouyi came to deliver rabbit meat and fish, she planned to reciprocate while seeing for herself the numerous qualities of the new sister-in-law...

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