1741 Something Major Happened

"Song Zhi's family is in a difficult situation. Coupled with the kind of husband she has, her life is really not easy. In the past, I used to ostracize her, but I don't say anything now. It's truly not easy for everyone nowadays," Liu Yun said.

"I know. I won't get angry with her. Sister-in-law, are you looking for me?" Qiao Mei asked.

Liu Yun took out a stack of money from her pocket, rolled it up and stuffed it into Qiao Mei's hand, hoping that Qiao Mei would accept it. Even without looking, Qiao Mei could tell what it was just by the feel of it.

"Sister-in-law! This is not a nice thing to do! And it's also against the rules!" Qiao Mei said seriously.

After coming to this place, Qiao Mei realized that the neighbors here did not trade with one another. It was completely different from when she was in Foshan Village. The villagers of Foshan Village would buy things from or exchange items with one another. However, in the military family compound, they only gave one another gifts without involving money.

"Our situation is different. If you take a green onion from me or I take a cucumber from you, those are just cheap things. I feel bad that you're giving me so many chickens, ducks and geese. There's even such a big fat pig! I definitely have to give you something in return but I don't have anything valuable to give you. After thinking about it, I can only give you money," Liu Yun said.

"It's hard on you to take care of these chickens and ducks. I can't accept money from you! Take it back!" Qiao Mei said agitatedly.

Liu Yun shoved the money into Qiao Mei's pocket and said, "You must accept it! If you don't accept it, my husband will blame me when he comes back and finds out about this. He values his reputation the most, so just treat it as doing me a favor. Besides, I'm not giving you a lot of money, which means I still profit from the transaction. Don't reject me."

When Qiao Mei heard what Liu Yun said, she accepted the money. Qiao Mei looked at Liu Yun and said, "I'll bring you delicious food when I come back! Don't worry."

"Sure! Then it's a deal! You must take good care of yourself! I'm waiting to attend your child's one-month-old celebration!" After saying that, Liu Yun went home. Qiao Mei slowly loaded her luggage into the car and took one last long look at the house before driving out of the military family compound.

Qiao Mei brought her things back to the courtyard house first. Xu Kang and Feng Hua unloaded everything out of the car together and separated the clothes that needed to be laundered and the things that needed to be put away.

At this hour, Qiao Qiang was not at home yet. After Qiao Mei finished unloading the things, she drove to Xu Lan's house with the children. Before she entered the house, she could already hear someone shouting, as if in an argument. It was not Xu Lan's voice, so there must be someone else at home.

Wan Wen was standing at the door. When she saw Qiao Mei, she quickly ran out to carry the children. She stopped Qiao Mei and said, "Third Young Madam, it's better if you don't go in. Someone is making a fuss at home and you may get offended."

"I'm fine. Bring the children inside and go upstairs. Other than me, no one else is allowed to go into their room," Qiao Mei said sternly.

"Alright, I understand." Wan Wen ran back into the house with the two children and headed upstairs without even greeting her properly.

Qiao Mei walked into the house slowly. As soon as she entered, she saw Xu Ju and Xu Jiao kicking up a fuss in the living room as if they had gone crazy. She could not be bothered to greet them and quietly changed her shoes at the door.

Xu Lan looked at Qiao Mei in surprise and said, "Why are you back today?"

"Why can't she come back today! What do you mean by that! Your family just doesn't welcome me! Qiao Mei, it's good that you're back! Ask Xia Wen to come back quickly! We have to get an explanation today! Otherwise, we won't leave!" Xu Ju said angrily.

Qiao Mei sat on the sofa and did not make a sound. She did not want to say anything to agitate Xu Ju into doing something even crazier. Almost everything in the house had been smashed up. Fortunately, Sister Wan Wen did not bring out the bone china tea set today. Otherwise, Xu Lan would definitely feel sad.

"Why are you sitting down? Your elders didn't say you can sit! What right do you have to sit! Stand up! You didn't answer when I spoke to you just now!" Xu Ju said as she pointed at Qiao Mei.

Since Qiao Mei could not avoid the problem, she looked at Xu Ju and said, "Eldest Aunt, let's sit down and take a rest. It's not time for my eldest brother to get off work yet. Won't he be back once he knocks off? It's useless for you to be anxious. You might as well sit down and have some tea and rest."