Chapter 168 - 168 168 Want to Kick the Other Out

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Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Want to Kick the Other Out Chapter 168: Chapter 168: Want to Kick the Other Out “Flour is only selling for 20 cents per pound.” 80 cents a pound? That’s so expensive, it’s almost the price of meat. The day before yesterday, he followed Third Brother on a hunting trip. Third Brother divided two rabbits among them, and he preserved them with salt, planning to make smoked rabbit so it would last longer. Whenever he wanted meat, he could just cut a piece off and cook it. “Sister-in-law, these rubber shoes look like new. I can’t take them.” “They’re not new, they’ve been worn. They’re too hard and pinch the feet. Da Bao and Xiao Bao are still little; they can’t wear them. Third Brother has big feet; he definitely can’t wear them either.” “Er Dan, just take them!” Er Dan eventually walked away carrying the basket, which held flour, white sugar, noodles, and that pair of rubber shoes. Although they were old, not many kids in the village had rubber shoes to wear. Dinner was even simpler. After the little ones had gone to sleep, Yun Xiaoxiao lit the kerosene lamp and watched him pack his parcel, planning to leave right after breakfast tomorrow morning. “We have star anise, I’ll go boil some eggs for you while you pack.” Yun Xiaoxiao turned and went to the kitchen, while the little ones were asleep. She took out some spices and found a packet of brining mix, added them to the water, and cooked twenty-something eggs in one pot while simmering the brining mix in another. Feeling the eggs were cooked, she scooped them out, tapped them a few times, rinsed them with water, and put them into the pot with the brining mix, then covered the pot to continue simmering. This way, the flavor would penetrate better. After all, she had tasted tea eggs and marinated eggs before. “Wife...” Zhao Tianlei finished packing the clothes he was taking with him, and finding his wife still had not come back to the room, he went to the kitchen to find her. “You’re all set now, I boiled the eggs. Let them soak overnight, and then we’ll warm them up tomorrow before scooping them out, so they will be flavorful.” His wife didn’t want him to leave. Nor did he want to leave his wife. But if he didn’t make some money before the New Year’s, next year, when his wife was admitted to school, he wouldn’t have enough money to buy a house. He heard that houses in the city were extremely expensive, costing thousands, and buying a bigger one would be even more costly. “I’ll do it.” “They’re already cooked, just let them soak overnight. We should go to bed early; you have to get up early tomorrow.” It felt as if he had suddenly gotten used to living under the same roof with him, and now that he was leaving, he was somewhat reluctant to go. It must be said, his temper might not be very good outside, but he reserved his good temper for her, and it wasn’t an act. He was able to do laundry and cook, completely sparing her from these chores. “Alright, let’s go to sleep.” Zhao Tianlei, holding the kerosene lamp in one hand and her hand in the other, headed towards their room. “Wife, let’s go to sleep!” Zhao Tianlei was reluctant to leave his wife, but he had previously promised her that if she didn’t agree, he wouldn’t touch her. Still, having children, he could still hold his wife to sleep, which for him, like not being able to eat meat but still being able to drink the soup, was also good. “No.” To embrace her was to embrace her, this endless cycle. “Wife, I’ll miss you. Will you miss me?” Zhao Tianlei nuzzled his chin against Yun Xiaoxiao’s cheek and whispered in her ear. What, do you let me miss you or not? “I will miss you. Be careful out there, don’t get fooled by anyone, and don’t think just because they’re children or women comrades that you can let down your guard.” His wife cared about him. A kiss. Yun Xiaoxiao wanted to kick the other person out. “Don’t buy random stuff for me, remember to buy some special local products for the New Year.” His wife’s voice was very pleasant to hear, especially in the quiet night. “Wife, remember me.” Yun Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, “Brother Shitou, I will miss you.” This is over now, right?

Chapter 168 - 168 168 Want to Kick the Other Out

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