Chapter 118: Chapter 118

"Big sis, give me some candy!" Bai Ruyu waved her hand in front of Bai Ruxue. "Give me candy, and I’ll tell you a secret about Grandma!"

Bai Ruxue looked at the little brat in front of her, seeing that she seemed to have a big secret, she took out some old-fashioned candy wrapped in paper from her pocket and handed it to her.

"Alright, speak! What’s Grandma’s secret?"

Bai Ruyu looked at the five pieces of candy in her hand, very satisfied, and tucked them into her pocket. "Big sis, Grandma is going to the city to ask Uncle for money!"

Bai Ruxue’s heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. If Grandma Bai went to the milk powder factory to find her dad, regardless of whether she gets the money, it wouldn’t look good!

If the old woman went, she’d definitely say anything that came to mind, turning rumors into facts. How would her dad continue at the milk powder factory?

"Be specific! Why is she going to ask my dad for money? When is she going?" Bai Ruxue asked again.

Bai Ruyu extended her hand and said nothing.

Bai Ruxue gave her two more pieces of candy. Satisfied, Bai Ruyu began to speak, "Because this morning, my mom saw you go to your grandma’s house, Grandma said Uncle’s earnings are all being spent by Aunt. So she’s planning to ask for the money the day Uncle gets his paycheck!" Bai Ruyu said this while unwrapping a piece of candy and eating it.

Bai Ruxue was furious. That old Grandma Bai really dares to speak! Besides, why should her dad’s salary be given to her? Does she do anything good for their family?

"Alright, you go back! Come to me when you have such important news in the future! I won’t skimp on your candy!" Bai Ruxue said with a blank expression, waving her hand to let Bai Ruyu go back.

She hurried towards home.

If she didn’t go home soon, her mom and siblings would return, and she wouldn’t be able to explain.

Upon returning home, she boiled some water for drinking, planning to cook for Grandma Zhao and her daughter-in-law. The two of them weren’t willing, even though both children were asleep, she returned home, and the mother-in-law pair went home.

Bai Ruxue took advantage of no one being at home to replenish the household supplies.

Tomorrow she’s going to Pingyang Town to stock up on groceries, meat, tobacco, alcohol, and tea from the supermarket. It’s almost time to replenish supplies.

After finishing everything, she lay down and enjoyed a good sleep beside her siblings.

"Big sis, big sis, is your stomach still aching?" Bai Ruxia’s voice woke her, and then the other three siblings started pushing her.

"Hmm... you all came back?" Bai Ruxue opened her eyes groggily.

"Yeah! Xiao Feng was crying horribly, and you couldn’t take it, scared me to death!" Bai Ruxia breathed a sigh of relief.

"What? Xiao Feng cried? How did I sleep so soundly?" Bai Ruxue sat up and looked at the two children.

Wang Cuihua had already calmed the children.

"Indeed! When we came in, Xiao Feng was crying, but surprisingly Xiao Cai wasn’t crying too! You were sleeping beside them! Mom said your stomach hurt, so we thought something was wrong! Scared us to death!"

"I’m fine, I’m fine! My stomach doesn’t hurt anymore, maybe I was just too tired, I didn’t even hear Xiao Feng crying!" Bai Ruxue sat up.

"Glad you’re okay! Xiao Xue! Have you eaten? Do you want me to make some porridge for you?" Wang Cuihua put the two children down and asked.

"I’ve eaten, Mom! No need to cook!" Bai Ruxue waved her hand and looked at Bai Ruchuan, "Little Chuan, come over here!"

"What’s up, big sis?" Bai Ruchuan asked, puzzled, as he approached.

Bai Ruxue turned around, took a pound of candy from the bag beside her, and handed it to him.

"Big sis, this is for me?" Bai Ruchuan grinned, smiling widely.

"What are you thinking! It’s for you to distribute to your friends! Let them spread a word around!" Bai Ruxue said, playfully tapping his forehead.

"What word?" Bai Ruchuan was puzzled.

"Just say, our Xiao Feng had pneumonia, and we borrowed quite a bit of money! After Dad started working at the milk powder factory, he used several months’ salary to repay debts!" ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ NoveI(F)ire.net

Bai Ruxue could have asked Bai Ruyu to spread the word, but it wouldn’t have had much credibility. It’s better if the whole village knows, causing a stir.

This way Grandma Bai would believe it and wouldn’t go to the milk powder factory to trouble her dad.

"Did something happen, big sis?" Bai Rushan seemed sharp, sensing something was off.

"When I came back today, Bai Ruyu intercepted me to loot. She had me give her candy and told me a secret. She said Grandma plans to go to the milk powder factory to ask for money on the day Dad gets his paycheck!" Bai Ruxue briefly explained what Bai Ruyu had said.

"Why should Grandma take our money?" Bai Ruxia exploded upon hearing this.

"Xiao Xue, is it because your third aunt ran into us this morning, and Grandma found out we went to your grandma’s house, and that’s why she’s causing trouble?" Wang Cuihua quickly guessed, knowing her mother-in-law well.

"Probably! Bai Ruyu hinted that when we went to Grandma’s house, we gave them things, using the money her son earned for Grandma’s family!" Bai Ruxue didn’t hide anything.

"This..." Wang Cuihua was worried, the peaceful days were short-lived, and now this trouble starts again.

"Don’t worry! It’s nothing!" Bai Ruxue explained simply. She instructed Bai Ruchuan to carry out her instructions.

At night, Zhang Yuan entered the space again, and Bai Ruxue excused herself to the bathroom to go see him.

"Xiao Xue..." Zhang Yuan hesitated upon seeing her.

"What’s wrong? Did something happen at home? You should be home by now, right?" Bai Ruxue asked, it was dark, so anything that happened should be known by now.

"Yeah, Grandpa came down, Grandma’s sick, the house is a bit chaotic."

"Did she go to the hospital? Is it serious?" Bai Ruxue asked only about Grandma’s illness.

Because she knew asking about other things would be pointless, she couldn’t solve them.

"Grandma fell ill because she was worried about Grandpa’s issues. Grandpa was suppressed some time ago, nearly exiled to rural development, and Dad’s family also... never mind, everything is fine now, they all stayed in Capital City! Grandma’s condition has improved as well!" Zhang Yuan looked at Bai Ruxue, "Girl, I might take a while before I can come back; there’re still some troubles here!"

"Okay! If you need my help, just let me know!"

"Girl, actually, my family arranged for me to have a match for marriage. I didn’t tell you initially because I didn’t want you to be upset, but as soon as I came home, I clarified everything to Grandpa. Don’t worry! There won’t be any other girl besides you!" Zhang Yuan finally chose to tell the truth.

He initially thought of hiding it, but then decided that speaking the truth wouldn’t change anything. After all, he wouldn’t attend the matchmaking, nor marry anyone else.

"I knew it already!" Bai Ruxue sighed in relief, scared Zhang Yuan might lie, fearing she wouldn’t trust him anymore but now that he confessed, she felt much better inside.

"How did you find out?" Zhang Yuan asked puzzled, "Did Li Jianshe tell you?"

"He didn’t, Zhao Hongmei did. She said you abandoned me to marry back home! Said you played with me and then tossed me aside!" Bai Ruxue amusedly looked at Zhang Yuan and said, "Even the home letters can be seen by others! You’re really something!"

"Don’t believe what others say!" Zhang Yuan said nervously, "I will never marry anyone else!"

"I didn’t believe anything! So I’m going back inside! Went out to the bathroom; if I don’t go back soon, they’ll come looking for me!" Bai Ruxue said lightly, feeling relieved after resolving this matter, her mood improved!

"Alright! Then hurry back! Come again when you’re free! I’ll leave a message if there’s anything!" Zhang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.