How I Tamed My Wolfish Husband Back in 80s-Chapter 69 - Testing_1
69: Chapter 69: Testing_1
69 -69: Testing_1
As soon as Qin Jin’s car had left, Li Jinhua cast a sidelong glance at Li Qiao, who indeed was not the same as her third sister, completely disregarding her parents.
Upon arriving at school, she immediately told her classmates about Li Qiao’s act of carving seals and fabricating admission tickets.
She also sought confirmation from Hu Xiufang.
Hu Xiufang had taken advantage of Li Qiao’s presence to stay one night for free at the guesthouse and even shared breakfast and lunch with her.
One’s mouth is softened by the food one eats.
This matter, once out, meant that Li Qiao could not avoid being called in for a talk by the school, and she purposefully expressed her shock, “Faking an admission ticket with a carrot?
Impossible.
When Li Qiao and I entered the school together, she showed her exam ticket, and it looked just like mine.”
“The same?
How could it be the same?” Zhao Li said incredulously.
Hu Xiufang thought to herself, only you in the dorm say it couldn’t be the same, could it be you who stole it?
Previously, Zhao Li had had a falling-out with Li Qiao over switching their seats.
Latterly, when Zhao Li badmouthed Li Qiao and was caught and criticized on the spot, she lost all face.
Zhao Li harbored a grudge and stealing Li Qiao’s exam ticket was not out of the question.
Li Jinhua was suspicious, “Did you see her exam ticket?”
Zhao Li realized she had misspoken and quickly explained, “No, no, what I mean is that even if she could carve a seal, she couldn’t make one identical in just one night, she definitely must be deceiving someone.”
Li Jinhua immediately realized that Zhao Li was the one who took it.
Damn it!
She almost got herself wrongfully accused.
Luckily Li Qiao still had some humanity left, or what if she insisted that Jinhua had stolen the ticket and Qin Jin gave her a black eye with a punch?
She had to tell Li Qiao!
Let them fight like dogs.
….
On this side.
Li Qiao and Qin Jin came home.
The yard was almost full of people.
Some came to learn craftsmanship, others to work.
She greeted everyone enthusiastically.
Old Mrs.
Qin was sizing up Li Qiao face-to-face; from distance, she could always see clearly, but she couldn’t spot blemishes on the face.
Now with her reading glasses on, she could see every fine, almost transparent hair on Li Qiao’s skin.
The skin was peach blossom in color, without a single mole.
Her eyebrows and eyes were exquisitely shaped, her nose small and refined, slightly humped at the bridge.
The daughter-in-law is truly beautiful.
If she had children, wouldn’t they be incredibly good-looking?
The more she looked, the more satisfied she felt, and the more she liked Li Qiao, saying cheerfully, “Back already?
How did the exam go?”
Li Qiao smiled and said, “Not too bad, I guess.”
“Wow!
You even bought fish and shrimp?
That must have cost quite a bit?” Yu Feng began to fiddle with the large fish.
The Qin family was also stingy.
When they came to weave, Loser Qin was sure to make money off them, and never thought to share any good stuff with them.
Li Qiao said, “Sixty-five cents.”
Yu Feng was shocked, “Sixty-five cents?!
That’s way too expensive.
How much have you made during this time?
Tell us so we can be more motivated.”
Old Mrs.
Qin said, “You count how much every day, don’t you?”
Everyone burst into laughter.
Yu Feng’s face turned red and then white, “I count my own, while also counting yours by chance.”
Old Mrs.
Qin scoffed, “Our Qiaoqiao is just helping you out by carrying it.
If you think our family is profiting off you, you can sell it at the supply and sales cooperative yourself.” The child had to lug a big bag of things on weekends while also minding the sack, both little hands turning red from the tight grip.
Yu Feng just couldn’t see it.
All she thought about was how the child was earning her little bits of money.
Upon hearing this, Yu Feng got anxious.
She had tried to take the goods there herself before, but the people at the supply and sales cooperative wouldn’t even listen to her without seeing the approval slip.
She hurriedly explained, fearing that Old Mrs.
Qin would refuse to take her produce.
“I didn’t mean it that way, I was just asking casually.”
Old Mrs.
Qin sneered inwardly and then paid no more attention to Yu Feng.
She followed Li Qiao into the house.
As soon as Li Qiao entered, she saw a pair of black leather gloves on the table and curiously picked them up.
“Qiaoqiao, do you like them?”
Li Qiao turned back, “Grandma, where did these come from?” She tried them on.
The lining against her skin was soft and warm, a perfect fit.
Old Mrs.
Qin whispered, “I had that rabbit skin from before made into these gloves at the leather shop in town.
I’m giving them to you to wear when the weather gets cold.”
Li Qiao felt as if her heart, too, was wrapped in the warmth of the gloves.
During the icy and snowy days before the New Year, she couldn’t even stretch out her hands outdoors, and she had always wanted a pair of gloves.
But she was too embarrassed by her own tight budget.
Once she had some money from school, the weather was too warm to need gloves.
She had long forgotten about it.
But Grandma remembered.
She said joyfully, “Yes, I like them very much.”
Old Mrs.
Qin’s smile was affectionate, “That’s good as long as you like them.”
“Grandma, how come I don’t have any?” Qin Jin stood behind Old Mrs.
Qin, leaning forward, his chin resting on her shoulder.
Old Mrs.
Qin shrugged her shoulder to push him away, “Standing without looking proper, sitting without looking proper.
Look at Li Qiao, always so straight and proper no matter where she is.
You’re either leaning against the wall or on me, do you have no backbone?
Go split some bamboo if you’ve got nothing to do, always lazing around.
Qiaoqiao, are you hungry?
I’ll go cook for you.” With that, she turned and left.
Qin Jin: “…..” He had worked from dawn to dusk digging a canal for a month, and that was considered lazing around?
He glanced outside, “Have you noticed that Grandma seems quite displeased with me lately?”
Li Qiao shook her head; it wasn’t just lately, she seemed to have always looked down on you.
Qin Jin went out to split bamboo.
Li Qiao organized the materials she bought and took out notes from various classes to deliver them to the educated youths.
“Qiaoqiao, where are you going?
I’ve cooked some noodles for you.
Don’t be gone too long,” Old Mrs.
Qin shouted to Li Qiao.
“I’m heading to the youth spot, I’ll be right back,” Li Qiao sped up, rushing to the youth spot.
There were only three girls there.
Li Qiao greeted them, “Where are Han Ting and Zou Qing?”
“In a few days, we need to plant the spring peanuts and corn.
They can both drive tractors, so the team leader called them over to plow the fields,” Du Xinxin explained.
Li Qiao pulled out the remaining money.
“You all contributed 25 yuan, and there’s 15 left.
The materials at the store were too expensive; just one book costs two and a half yuan…” She recounted the price of each book to everyone: “I also bought some for myself.
Once I’m done with them, I’ll make copies for you too.”
“How long will it take to get through this thick stack?” Du Xinxin said with a dispirited face.
“All in all, it’s just over a thousand pages.
If you do twenty or thirty pages a day, it’s just over a month’s work.
I’m also going to give you practice papers; you need to get on these quickly.
These next few months are crucial.
Endure the hardship now, and it will all be sweet later.
Once you get into a university, not only can you get a monthly stipend, but you’ll also meet many outstanding young men, some from good families, some with money, some handsome, some talented, who can play instruments, sing, dance…
Girls, charge forward!” The more Li Qiao talked, the more excited she got.
The girls burst into laughter.
“Haha…
it sounds like you’ve been there yourself.
You’re married now; even if you get into university, it wouldn’t work for you.
Why did you get married so early?
With your grades, you could easily get into university, what kind of man couldn’t you find?
No offense to Qin Jin, but he’s always hopping around the village aimlessly.
If I were you, I would’ve divorced long ago,” Wang Nannan always felt Li Qiao and Qin Jin were not meant for each other.
One was gentle; the other was wild.
One was educated; the other lacked substance.
Li Qiao’s smile disappeared as she spoke seriously, “I’ll take that as a joke, but it’s not funny.
Please don’t say that again.
Without him, no matter how good my grades were, I wouldn’t have had the chance to study, nor would there be anyone teaching you.”
Wang Nannan was taken aback, instantly filled with shame, “You’re right, we’ve also benefited from his help.”
Seeing this, Li Qiao softened her tone, “Alright, let’s all work hard together and aim for a good university.”
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