Regarding Chunhua and the othersâ complaints, Cheng Su felt powerless; itâs all related to a personâs habits, should she argue?
"Well, how about this, next time you encounter such a thing, just give a slight reminder saying this area is shared, itâs not just us women coming and going, there are men too, so be mindful," Cheng Su said.
"Itâs the only thing we can do." Chunhua felt quite awkward and a bit annoyed, saying: "Hey, sheâs not an ignorant child, how come she doesnât pay attention to her image? Even if sheâs careless, itâs not to this extent!"
When Old Liang mentioned it, he was awkward, and even as a woman, I felt somewhat uncomfortable.
Guiying deeply agreed, saying: "Itâs only been a few days, and itâs like this, how will we get along in the future?"
"So just give a slight hint, be subtle, maybe sheâs just new and hasnât changed her habits yet!" Cheng Su didnât know what to say, using this as an excuse for her.
Chunhua muttered: "Walking around outside without a bra, I really wonder how things were done back at her hometown."
Cheng Su found it amusing.
After they left, Mother Cheng joined in, saying: "I think that Sister-in-law Song doesnât know right from wrong, not easy to deal with."
Cheng Su sighed; so how a neighbor behaves is really down to luck.
Sister-in-law Song had only been here a few days and already made herself detested. Though sheâs new and unfamiliar, but things like using the toilet, everyone knows to close the door, maybe she doesnât mind, but it doesnât mean others donât mind.
To prevent more embarrassing incidents, Chunhua and the others gave a reminder, using the menâs coming and going as a reason. But then people simply said these men are in the military most of the time, itâs rare theyâd come home and block you, which flipped Chunhua and the others upside down, almost causing them to explode. Luckily, Sister-in-law Song decided to comply, reluctantly promising to pay more attention to her image.
Cheng Su listened to Chunhua and the othersâ complaints, and life went on like this.
On August 7th, Qi Xiaoqi and she were a month old together, Cheng Su was as happy as anything, enjoying a long bath and shampooing session, using three or four buckets of water until she was satisfied, making Mother Cheng talk about her wasting water, saying it wasnât like she fell into a cesspit or anything, was it necessary to be so particular?
Cheng Su didnât care; after enduring this hot summer month, she not only had a bath and shampooed, but after dinner she tossed Qi Xiaoqi to Mother Cheng and dragged Qi Taiguo downstairs for a refreshing walk.
The moonlight in August was clear, Qi Taiguo looked at his wife, whose face shone from eating well during her confinement, laughing: "I think you look like youâve just been released from prison, so happy?"
Cheng Su replied: "Try staying home for a month without going out, no shampooing or bathing, just eating and sleeping without working, wrapped up in the heat of summer? Luckily I didnât get a heat rash this month."
"Itâs thanks to Mother-in-lawâs good care." Qi Taiguo sincerely appreciated, holding her hand: "Also, youâve worked hard."
"Glad you know!" Cheng Su took the opportunity to act spoiled and affectionate: "You have to treat me better from now on, or Iâll make our son not recognize you."
"Feeling itchy? You dare to threaten me now." Qi Taiguo intentionally glared.
Cheng Su stuck out her tongue, making a funny face.
Qi Taiguo was amused by her: "Already a mother, still so willful."
"Even as a mother, Iâm still a youthful-hearted spicy mom, look at me, Iâm pretty, rich, and virtuous. Old Qi, marrying me means your ancestors are smiling upon you!" Cheng Su boasted shamelessly.
Qi Taiguo laughed and agreed wholeheartedly: "No doubt, itâs as if the Qi familyâs ancestors are shining upon us!"
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