If I don't agree, he will spread rumors. With so many things in hand, Yan Zi will definitely know. Otherwise, I should go home and confess to my wife.

The key is how to get the hairpin back.

Regardless of what Widow Li said, she felt a little reluctant. She might as well agree to him first and then slowly think of a solution later.

"Okay, I promise you, but you know, my family just bought those things and there is almost no money left. I can't give it to you all at once."

I thought so, so I gave him a few days' grace, with a look of triumph on my face, "Give me what I want within seven days, otherwise, hehe~"

I had no choice but to nod through gritted teeth.

The second son raised his head happily and left the field with brisk steps. With those things, they could at least last for a while, and his wife wouldn't be hungry every day.

The third brother worked hard to remove the weeds in the field, treating them as his second brother, and removed them one by one until they were all clear.

Even if they have split up, we are still blood relatives. How can they do such a thing? It is really heartbreaking. I should stay away from them in the future.

I used to be soft-hearted, thinking that they might not have enough food to eat and was ready to give them some food to help them. But now I can’t even have such thoughts.

I came home from work feeling depressed.

Yan Zi felt something was wrong, as she rarely felt this way.

"What's wrong? Who made you unhappy? Just tell me, don't keep it in your heart."

After thinking about it, I really can't think of how to talk to my wife without making her angry. I am really not good at speaking. If there is a misunderstanding, the consequences are unimaginable. I have to avoid the main point.

"I met my second brother in the fields today, and he said some harsh words."

Yan Zi thought it was a big deal, but it turned out to be a quarrel between the two brothers. She guessed that the second brother was jealous of his family's wealth and said something harsh.

Or he was just picking on the problem and didn't look at the boss lying on the kang. No matter which one it was, it was not worth taking to heart.

"It's okay, just treat him as a fart. We are busy making money and living a good life. We don't care about him. Let him be jealous."

The third brother felt that what his wife said was right. He didn't have the time to think so much, let alone pay attention to that kind of person who wanted to spread rumors to threaten him. He might suffer retribution in the future. There was a lot of work waiting to be done, so when he was busy, he didn't have so much time to think.

The second son's wife came home jogging at noon. The old lady glanced at her with displeasure. She came back a little late, so she quickly did the housework and washed and cleaned up to avoid being scolded.

I was still feeling uneasy even when it was time for dinner. Although I wasn't full, I didn't think about that and even ignored the feeling of hunger.

I always feel embarrassed when I see the second brother. I misunderstood him before and my hand was bitten like that. I feel so guilty.

Fortunately, it was his left hand and it was not exposed when he was eating. If the old lady had found out, he would have had a hard time for the next few months, thinking that his hand was injured by himself. Even if he was pregnant, his mother-in-law would not have cared.

After dinner, the dishes were cleaned up and they returned to their room. The second son's hand was grabbed by his wife. He turned it over and looked at the previous bite mark. It was not obvious anymore. "Does it hurt?"

The second brother held his wife's hand and said, "It doesn't hurt anymore. I really didn't lie to you."

"I know."

The second brother took out the hairpin and fiddled with it in his hand. "This afternoon I went to the field and met the third brother. When I took out this thing, his face turned ugly. It's a pity that you didn't see it."

The daughter-in-law looked gossipy and said, "It seems that thing is true."

"Don't worry about whether it's real or not. Even if it's not, it can be true. Do you know how much this thing is worth?"

I took the hairpin and weighed it in my hand. It was not made of good material and was light and fluttery. It must be hollow. The flower on it had to be carefully identified to be a morning glory.

When it was worn on Widow Li’s head, I didn’t look at it carefully and thought it was just a stick with the top twisted casually.

Such crude craftsmanship, I don't even want it for free. Wearing it on my head will make it look cheap, so I might as well not wear it. "I guess two cents."

"No, this is ten catties of grain plus one ounce of silver."

The second son's wife was stunned. It couldn't be worth that much money at all, and if it was true, Widow Li couldn't afford it at all.

Seeing her expression, I knew she didn't understand what I meant. "The third brother is willing to give me what I just said for this hairpin, and starting from tomorrow, I will give a little every day, and I can get it all within seven days."

Covering my mouth with my hands, "Oh my god~"

This matter is a done deal. If he hadn't done it, he wouldn't have been given these things.

The second son’s wife thought that the third son was an honest man and treated Yan Zi well, but he actually did such a thing. She really misjudged him.

No, on second thought, if it really didn't happen, it makes sense. It's easy to spread a rumor, but it takes a lot of effort to refute it.

Rather than tarnishing her reputation because of a hairpin, she might as well give her something as hush money. It is nothing to his family. Her husband has done a great job and can easily eat his fill.

His eyes were full of admiration, and he raised his eyebrows, "You are really amazing."

The second son enjoyed it very much. He held his wife's hand and lay on the kang, touching the hairpin with a smile on his face. He thought that he could have a few full meals and have some connection with Widow Li. This was really a good treasure.

The two of them spoke without avoiding the children, and Jinshui heard it all clearly.

It was because of Ni'er's help before that he was able to dig so many wild vegetables every day. Fugui apologized to him.

I still treasure the box of hand cream she gave me. Although I am reluctant to use it, it is really effective. A little bit can go a long way. Now the wounds on my hands are almost invisible and they are very smooth.

Even if he made it himself and it's free, something that useful must not be cheap, and Uncle San shouldn't be that kind of person.

Now that they are in trouble, they have to help in every way they can. However, Daddy holds the hairpin even when he sleeps, so it is impossible for him to get it. What should they do?

If you get it and are discovered, you will be beaten half to death.

I won't be able to see Ni'er until tomorrow afternoon. Uncle San usually goes to town to sell tofu and doesn't come back until noon. I guess he also gives the things to Dad in the afternoon.

It's so late now. I have never gone out at this time before. I wonder if Ni'er has already fallen asleep. Even if I go and call her out, Third Aunt will definitely ask what's the matter.

Why don't I go out early tomorrow morning, go to her house, and tell her about this. I'm sure she will be able to think of a solution.

Jinshui lay down to sleep as usual. He tried several times to get the hairpin, but failed.

I didn't sleep much the whole night until I heard the first rooster crow, then I got dressed and got up. I made breakfast first so I could go out early and not be too conspicuous.

He got off the kang very quietly, but still woke up his mother, and the second son's wife gave him a warning.

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