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"If you like wearing them, we'll continue making them for you while we stay here. We may not have much else, but we are skilled at making shoes. As long as you like them, we can make shoes for you for the rest of your life."
The two of them, one on each side, began to help him change his shoes.
The two pairs of cloth shoes fit perfectly, neither too big nor too small.
He Hongyang tried to take a few steps.
"Very good, not only does it fit well but it's also very comfortable. I'll accept it, thank you sisters-in-law."
The two girls were overjoyed to see him smile.
He Hongyang is so thoughtful, knowing they can't afford to bring him expensive gifts.
Although they were just two pairs of cloth shoes, he gave them his full appreciation.
The two girls were not good or bad people.
They came to the city not only to see their mother and sister, but also to express their heartfelt gratitude.
If it weren't for He Hongyang and her help over the years, their family's life would be in a terrible state.
“Brother-in-law, we know that two pairs of cloth shoes are simply not enough to show our family. The help you have given us cannot be expressed with just these two items.”
"Although this is all we have now, we will repay you many times over in the future as long as we are able to."
“During our time here, we’re willing to do whatever you ask us to do. We’ll take care of all the housework. Please don’t stop us. Let us do something for the family and for you.”
“Don’t underestimate us just because we’re young. We all know that without you, we wouldn’t know where we would be scraping by.”
“There are no men in our Wang family, and Dad has been missing all these years. We sisters have no one to rely on, so you, brother-in-law, are our only support.”
"Although we are just your sisters-in-law, in our hearts you are like an older brother. We not only admire you but also respect you."
The two women bowed deeply to him, saying, "Brother-in-law, although we are all family, you are surnamed He and we are surnamed Wang. We sisters will always remember your kindness to us and your heartfelt wishes for our family. We will never forget them, no matter what."
"From now on, whatever you ask us to do, we'll be willing!"
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He Hongyang knew that the Wang family had good family education, and he also knew that all of their daughters were reasonable and understanding.
It seems they haven't forgotten the help he gave them before.
I just don't have the ability to repay him right now, so this is the only way I can express my feelings.
He Hongyang helped them up: "I appreciate your kindness. Since we're family, let's not stand on ceremony. I like the shoes you make. You just promised to make shoes for me for the rest of your life. I wonder if you still stand by your word?"
It turns out he really did like it.
It turns out he really wanted them to make shoes for the rest of their lives.
They didn't know how to repay him.
The two jumped for joy: "That's great! From now on, we'll take care of all your shoes, brother-in-law. We'll make sure you wear the most comfortable shoes."
"And the insoles, tell us what patterns and words you like, and we'll start making them tonight."
He Hongyang smiled and said, "No rush. You've come from so far away, you must not have rested well on the way. You should go back to your rooms and rest for a while."
The two sisters came out of He Hongyang's house.
They were so happy that they hugged each other.
That's great! My brother-in-law accepted their shoes and will continue to wear them!
They felt they could finally do something to repay him.
The two of them are now full of energy.
Having just eaten so much and with He Hongyang's encouragement, they didn't feel tired at all.
We're not here to rest, we're here to work!
While the weather is nice today, and before Mom and my sister come back, let's roll up our sleeves and get to work.
Sweep, mop, wash clothes, brush shoes, air out blankets, and wipe bicycles.
They did everything they could see.
They not only cleaned the rooms in the house spotlessly, but also swept the yard until it was completely immaculate.
When Jia Zhangshi saw the two of them start working as soon as they arrived, their efficiency was comparable to that of Zhao Ailing.
Moreover, the two of them seemed to be working together perfectly.
You do the laundry, I'll brush the shoes; you sweep the yard, I'll mop the floor.
She was completely mesmerized!
She's definitely a girl from the countryside; she's quick-witted and knows how to get things done as soon as she arrives.
These weren't just two sisters-in-law; they were practically two people who came to help with the housework.
He Hongyang is very happy now.
He can just lie at home and sleep; his mother-in-law takes care of everything, and with his two sisters-in-law, it seems he doesn't have to worry about anything.
Then look at your own relatives.
Qin Jingru does nothing but lie down and eat, just like her older sister.
I never wash my own clothes, and I always make this old woman wash them for me.
They never sweep the floor.
Sometimes she would even instruct her son to come back and sweep.
Her son is destined for great things, how could he be doing something as simple as sweeping the floor!
You won't know until you compare.
They were both relatives, and both were rural girls of similar age.
One is lazy and gluttonous, while the other is diligent and efficient!
She wanted to take Qin Jingru to see her properly and learn from other women's sisters-in-law.
Don't think that you can do nothing when you go out to visit relatives.
If you are efficient and easy to get along with, others will find you more agreeable and you might be able to stay here a few more days.
If you're both greedy and lazy, then you might as well leave now. The Jia family doesn't welcome you!
189. The Liu family wants to marry the He family's younger sister.
"Qin Jingru, come out here."
Qin Jingru came out of the house and smelled the stench on her.
He pinched his nose and said, "What are you doing? Is it time to eat?"
"All you do is eat, you never help with any chores around the house."
“How can you have the strength to work if you don’t eat? Look at the He family, they’ve already eaten. They’re eating roast chicken and roast duck. I can smell the aroma from here.”
"You're always envious of what other people eat, but why don't you look at what they do? Look at his two younger sisters-in-law, they help with chores as soon as they arrive. And look at you, all you do is eat and sleep all day. I really don't know if you came here to visit relatives or to eat and sleep."
No wonder she was so angry.
It turns out she was just watching enviously as her sister-in-law was busy at work.
Qin Jingru is only a few years old; she's at the age where she can eat a lot.
There was no meat at every meal, and my stomach was growling with hunger.
I have no energy left to work.
Her sister married into their family, not sold herself to them as a slave.
Why should the two sisters have to do all the housework?
"You and your son aren't without hands, can't you do it yourself?"
“We have to work outside every day, and when we come back we still have to do laundry, cook and do chores. Don’t forget this is the Jia family. Why should we support you Qin sisters?”
"With one of you being my sister's husband and the other being my sister's mother-in-law, if you marry a wife but don't take her home to support her, then what's the point of getting a wife at all?"
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If it were in the past, Madam Jia would have wanted to jump up and slap her a few times to vent her anger.
but now!
She's busy every day, but she has no energy at all.
"Wait until your sister gets back, then I'll see how I talk to her."
What are you going to say to me?
Qin Huairu is back.
As soon as I got home, I heard a constant commotion at home.
It's probably just some trivial matter again.
Pulling Qin Jingru aside, he said, "Don't pay any attention to her. Let's eat and drink as usual. Who are those two people outside? I've never seen them before."
Qin Jingru immediately reported what she had just seen to her.
"These are Brother He's two sisters-in-law. They are twins. Look how beautiful they are."
"They just arrived today, and at noon they had roast chicken, roast duck, steamed buns, and even soda. Brother He is so generous, letting them eat so much good food as soon as they arrive."
"But they are quite capable. They haven't rested since they finished eating, and they've been busy inside and out."
"It seems they intend to stay here long-term. The He family is really capable; they already had a mother-in-law and a sister-in-law living here, and now they've added two more sisters-in-law."
“Brother He can support so many people all by himself, unlike some people who are always rude and hostile when a relative comes to visit.”
"She has no ability herself, yet she blames others for being lazy and gluttonous. Why doesn't she put her hand on her conscience and think about how many sweet potatoes and corns she ate from our family every autumn harvest in the past? Now, she can't even stay at her house for a few days."
Qin Huairu knew who she was talking about.
“Not only is she incompetent, but her son is even more incompetent. He only earns 17.5 yuan a month, yet he still has the nerve to show off here.”
"If you could earn tens of yuan a month like Brother He, you'd be living the dream!"
As Jia Zhangshi listened to the two sisters' back-and-forth banter, she realized that they were mocking and ridiculing her from all sides.
She said angrily, "If you're so capable, marry into the He family. Why do you have to stay in my house and eat coarse food?"
Qin Huairu immediately became furious upon hearing her words.
"You think I don't want to? You tricked me into coming here with the sewing machine. Now the sewing machine is gone, and I can't earn any money. Where can I go to seek justice?"
"How could we lie to you about the sewing machine? You're the one who's after our things, okay?"
"So what if I'm greedy? It's your son's choice. Don't forget that I control his salary. I'm the boss in this house. If you dare say another word, get out of here!"
Jia Zhangshi's eyes reddened.
She works herself to the bone every day, but no one has a good word to say about her.
If you anger Qin Huairu, she'll tell you to get lost all the time.
It's true that the first ten years are all about the mother-in-law, and the next ten years are all about the daughter-in-law.