bookrebus Chapter 235 Women Want to Be Independent
Chapter 235 Women Want to Be Independent
Shi Liu gently placed the basket on the ground and asked Xiuying, panting heavily, "Mom, are all the eggs in this basket cooked?"
Xiuying kept moving her hands. She glanced at the eggs in the basket and nodded without hesitation, saying, "Yes, cook them all. There are so many people going to Chenjiazhuang, so we need to prepare more."
When Yang's mother heard Xiuying's words, she couldn't help but nagging again: "Oh, this is too much. It will be a waste if we can't finish it." Yang's mother stopped kneading the dough and frowned even more tightly.
Shi Liu looked at Yang's mother, then at Xiuying, not knowing who to listen to. She stood there at a loss.
She bit her lip and muttered softly, "So should I cook it or not?"
Xiuying nodded and said affirmatively, "Let's cook them. We have too many eggs at home to eat. It would be a pity if they go bad. We'll wrap them all into preserved eggs. There's a famine everywhere now, so few people are buying preserved eggs.
Cook them all and take them out for everyone to eat. They are not only easy to store but also nutritious.”
"Okay, Mom, I'll cook them right away." Shi Liu carefully washed the eggs. Many of the eggs picked up from the chicken coop still had chicken droppings stuck on them.
Mother Yang sighed and said nothing more. Her daughter was right, so what else could she say?
Mother Yang carefully placed the kneaded dough pieces into the steamer and arranged them neatly.
On the other side, Xiuying's scallion pancakes were almost fried. The oil in the pan was sizzling and the aroma was wafting into the air.
In between their busy schedules, they began to discuss what to make for breakfast.
Mother Yang straightened up, wiped her hands on her apron, and said, "Xiuying, these scallion pancakes and steamed buns should be enough for everyone on the road. How about we make some rice porridge for breakfast?"
Xiuying tilted her head slightly, thought for a moment, and responded, "Mom, rice porridge is fine, but I think it would be better if we add some side dishes. It would be refreshing and delicious."
"Well, you're right. Let's make some pickles and cold cucumber salad." Mother Yang nodded, and as she spoke, she began to think about preparing the ingredients needed for the side dishes.
"Okay, I'll prepare it right away." Xiuying said, putting down her chopsticks and preparing to get the ingredients.
When breakfast was ready, the eastern sky was just beginning to turn pale, and wisps of smoke were still swirling above the roofs. Everyone started to get up one after another.
Father Yang and several strong men skillfully placed the large round tables one by one in the spacious yard.
The women went into the kitchen and carefully brought out steaming porridge and a variety of delicious side dishes, which they neatly arranged on the large round table. The porridge exuded a rich aroma, and the side dishes were brightly colored, making people salivate.
After breakfast, the men followed Chen Yonggui towards the village entrance in high spirits.
Yang Qingfeng followed closely behind. Thirty cents a day was too tempting for him. With this money, he could buy a lot of things for Huahua. Besides, he would need money to marry a wife in the future. He couldn't just do nothing and wait for his parents to marry him a wife.
After the men left, the women who stayed behind watched them go away, paused briefly, and then began to clean up the tables, chairs, and dishes in the yard. They rolled up their sleeves, their movements skillful and quick.
At first, when the men were around, the women were quite calm and methodically carried out their tasks. They would occasionally chat and laugh with each other, creating a relaxed atmosphere.
However, after the men left, an inexplicable sense of panic gradually spread among the women.
A woman was holding bowls and chopsticks in her hands, but her eyes were a little vague, and her heart was beating like a little rabbit.
The courtyard, which was once quite lively, now seemed a little empty and so quiet that it made people feel a little uncomfortable.
This panic was without reason, yet so intense that it made the women feel even more depressed. They looked at each other and saw the same uneasiness and worry in each other's eyes.
Just as the women were panicking, Mrs. Sun walked in slowly with Sun Huahua. Mrs. Sun held her head high and walked steadily, while Sun Huahua followed timidly behind her.
Mrs. Sun had once worked as a servant in a wealthy family and was well-informed. She knew what was going on as soon as she saw the situation. She glanced at the women looking uneasy, and a calm smile appeared on her face.
"Don't panic, everyone!" Mrs. Sun raised her voice and said loudly, "Let me talk to you." She put her hands on her hips, looking quite imposing.
The women stopped what they were doing and looked at Mrs. Sun, as if they saw a ray of light in the darkness.
Mrs. Sun cleared her throat and continued, "Don't worry! Xiuying is a kind-hearted person. It is our blessing that you have met such a boss." Her eyes were firm and her tone was sincere.
"Besides, look at this house. There is plenty of work to do. How could we be treated unfairly? We just need to do our job properly, stop thinking about it, and settle down here." Mrs. Sun looked around and continued to comfort everyone.
After hearing what Mrs. Sun said, the women looked at each other. This was not what they were worried about at all, but they didn't know what to say, so they could only smile politely.
Xiuying had been paying attention to the women's expressions and soon saw the worry in their hearts.
She walked forward and told the women in a soft voice, "Sisters, I know what you are worried about. But think about it, men have men's things to do, and we women have our women's things to do." Xiuying's eyes were firm and gentle as she swept across the women's faces one by one.
"They're many in number and armed with swords, so nothing will happen. We have to trust them." Xiuying paused, then continued, "For us women, our best weapon is independence. We can live well on our own without relying too much on men."
"As long as we work together, manage the household affairs well, and do the work we are supposed to do well, we can get through it no matter what happens." Xiuying's voice was crisp and powerful, echoing in the women's ears.
Hearing Xiuying's words, the women's frowns slowly relaxed. Their eyes still held a hint of worry, but it was no longer as heavy as before.
They looked at each other and sighed softly. It turned out that they had been worried about their men.
A woman couldn't help but say, "The world out there is so bad. They are carrying so much food on the road. What if they encounter bandits?" Her voice trembled slightly, revealing deep fear and anxiety.
"Yes, those bandits are cruel and ruthless, they can do anything." Another woman echoed, her eyes red, "If something really happens, how will our family survive?" She twisted the corners of her clothes with her hands, her anxiety was beyond words.