At the foot of Changliu Village, there lived a family named Cao. Legend has it that their ancestor was a county magistrate, and now the family has become a farmer.
There are only two sons in the family, and the eldest daughter-in-law is what Aunt Zhou calls the Cao family's wife.
Aunt Zhou wiped her hands and said while serving rice: "It seems that my surname is Du like you. She has been married to our village for more than ten years, but she has never given birth. Not long ago, her brother gave her a baby girl. She has been raised and is growing very well.”
Du Wanchun heard something was wrong and quickly asked: "Is her name Du Damei?"
Aunt Zhou nodded, "Yes, that's the name."
At this time, Aunt Zhou suddenly realized something was wrong, "Wan Chun, could she be your aunt? I remember that your father gave your stepmother's child to your aunt to raise. Is it her?"
Du Wanchun nodded and glanced outside the door, "My aunt got married early, and I don't know which family she married into. From what you said just now, I guess it's the Cao family."
The Cao family lives at the foot of the mountain, far away from the village, so Pingheli doesn't go much with the families in their village.
Aunt Zhou also met Du Wanchun's aunt because she often went to the mountains to pick flowers recently.
Aunt Du Wanchun stayed at her husband's house all day and didn't know that she was married. If she had known that she was married to the Zhou family, she would have found her long ago. ?.?????.???
Aunt Zhou let out a long sigh and said, "You, my aunt, have a hard life and are often bullied by her mother-in-law. I will take you to see her next time you go up the mountain."
Du Wanchun nodded.
At this time, Zhou Ruiyuan and Zhou Zhao also came over.
They went to Wang's house and after completely subduing Wang Qiu, they returned home with a smile.
When Aunt Zhou saw it, she guessed that the matter was settled, and quickly served them food.
After lunch, mason He Quanyi came to Zhou's house with tools, ready to measure the foundation for them.
Seeing that this old house was to be replaced by a new one, Aunt Zhou smiled from ear to ear and hurriedly welcomed him into the house.
After He Quan measured the foundation, he discussed the layout of the new house with Aunt Zhou.
Aunt Zhou was born into a wealthy family and was well-informed. She had great insights into the layout of the new house, and He Quan was stunned for a moment after hearing this.
Fortunately, He Quanyi was a smart man. It didn't take long for him to make an agreement with Aunt Zhou about building a house, and in a few days he brought her to demolish the house and lay the foundation.
As He Quanyi came in and out, everyone in the village soon learned that the Zhou family was going to build a house, and they were all filled with emotion. Unexpectedly, this lonely widow would also lead her family to make a comeback.
Except for the Chen family and the Meng family, most of the people in the village are people who have suffered. Although they are stingy on weekdays, they are not troublemakers. When they know that the Zhou family is building a house, they have no other emotions except sighs and envy. At most, they pass by the Zhou family. Look at it more often.
On the contrary, the Meng family, especially Aunt Meng, who was sitting at the table and eating, fell off her chair when she heard the news.
"What? What are you talking about? The widow's family is going to build a house?" Aunt Meng got up from the ground. The hand that was bitten by the crocodile last time still can't move.
Uncle Meng frowned and nodded, "Yes, I just went to see them, and their house is ready to build a foundation."
Aunt Meng stood up suddenly and started to walk out, "I'll go and have a look too. I didn't know that the widow had used tricks to make so much money this week."
Uncle Meng pulled her back and said sternly: "Okay, stop worrying about other people's families. Now let's talk about our family's affairs."
Aunt Meng was stunned, "What can happen to our family?"
Uncle Meng raised his beard and said arrogantly: "I want to take a concubine!"
"Concubinage?" Aunt Meng almost lost her footing, "Why, are you still thinking about the widow of the Zhou family?!"
Uncle Meng shook his head and said: "Who is following you? She is Miss Jiang from the neighboring village. She wants to follow me!"
After hearing this, Aunt Meng was so angry that she almost vomited blood. The Jiang girl and she were from the same hometown. They used to walk together often, and now they come to her house every two days. Unexpectedly, she hooked up with a man from her family.
She pointed at Uncle Meng and cursed angrily: "You are still not honest at your age. You only want to take concubines. Let me tell you, I will never agree even if I die!"
Unlike before, Uncle Meng stood up and slapped the table hard, saying angrily: "I tell you, this time, no matter whether you agree or not, I will admit her."
Aunt Meng started to act up, slapped her thigh, and yelled in a sharp voice, "If you want to let her in, just wait for me to die!"
"There's no need to wait for you to die, I'll retire now." Uncle Meng waved his hand and turned to leave.
Aunt Meng stayed where she was. She didn't expect that she was targeting the wrong person all the time. The most damning thing was her, an old and dishonest man.
She was so angry that she trembled all over, turned around, went into the house, picked up a kitchen knife and rushed out.
Soon a scream came from the Meng family.
