Zhu Cuihua's stomach seemed to respond to this tempting call and growled. She could not hide the desire on her face. Her eyes were fixed on the plate of braised meat and crystal saliva unconsciously hung at the corners of her mouth.

"Ran He, your cooking skills are amazing! When ordinary people process these scraps, they can never get rid of the fishy smell, but in your work, those unpleasant smells have miraculously disappeared without a trace, leaving only this fascinating fragrance."

Ran He had a mysterious smile on his face and was secretly proud of himself.

If there is nothing unique about things in this world, how can they stand out? "Hey, this is all thanks to my special seasoning package. Just add a little bit when stewing, and even the most ordinary bones and internal organs can be transformed into something magical, with an aroma that is hard to resist."

After hearing this, a strange light flashed in Zhu Cuihua's eyes. Her desire for delicious food seemed to be completely attracted by the seasoning packet, and even the braised meat in front of her temporarily lost its color.

"This seasoning packet sounds amazing! Is there any left? I have pig intestines at home that are difficult to deal with, and I don't know what to do with them."

Ran He has always been generous with her friends' requests. Moreover, in her opinion, those complex seasoning combinations are nothing more than colorful powders in the eyes of laymen. Even if they know the formula, they may not be able to understand the essence of it.

"The seasoning packet has just run out, but there is still plenty of brine left over from yesterday. I just finished a round of stewing, and the flavor is strong. I'll take it back and use it to process pig intestines. I guarantee the effect will be as good as the seasoning packet."

When Zhu Cuihua heard this, she immediately smiled and agreed without hesitation. She was naturally happy to accept this unexpected gain without any further hesitation.

"That's great. I'll take it home and try it out. By the way, if the pumpkin seeds I planted sprout, I'll let you know so you can help me check if my planting method is correct. If there's any mistake, I can make adjustments in time."

When talking about pumpkin planting, Zhu Cuihua's eyes are full of expectation and longing. If successful, it will not only be a demonstration of life skills, but also may become a considerable source of income.

"No problem at all."

Ran He agreed immediately. Although she had no black soil to give to Zhu Cuihua, she sincerely hoped that the seeds would live up to her expectations and grow healthily.

After bidding farewell to Zhu Cuihua, Ran He set foot on the path to the mountains and forests to continue her journey of collecting herbs. At the same time, she was also thinking about how to exchange the precious medicinal materials cultivated in the space for practical supplies.

When we reached halfway up the mountain, a fierce quarrel broke the tranquility of the mountain.

Upon closer listening, it turned out to be a woman unilaterally blaming her husband, with occasional angry fights.

Curiosity drove Ran He to move closer subconsciously, but he unexpectedly discovered that the quarreling couple was Zhang Qiaohua and Zhao Laosan.

At this time, Zhao Laosan was like a frightened quail, cowering aside, while Zhang Qiaohua was scolding and kicking hard, her voice almost hoarse. The people around stopped and watched the excitement.

Ran He's sudden appearance reminded some people present of the advice she had given to Zhang Qiaohua when she was at the Wu family, asking her to discipline her husband.

The scene at this moment can't help but make one sigh and wonder whether the words that day turned out to be a prophecy?

But then, Ran He began to wonder, how could Zhao Laosan, who usually looked honest, do such a shameful thing? Things in the world are unpredictable. Sometimes, the more honest and sincere a person appears, the more secrets and duplicity he may hide deep in his heart that others cannot see.

"Do you still have the face to live in this world? I have worked so hard for your Wu family for so many years. I have to educate the children, serve the parents-in-law, and take care of everything inside and outside the house without a single complaint. And you actually went to those brothels to have fun! If I don't fight you to death today, am I still a human being?"

After noticing something strange, Zhang Qiaohua quietly followed and revealed Zhao Laosan's unknown secret.

At that moment, anger was like a raging fire, which almost burned away all her rationality and made her almost out of control.

Zhao Laosan usually obeys Zhang Qiaohua's words and is as docile as a willow branch in the spring breeze.

At this moment, facing her anger and reproach, he restrained all his emotions, lowered his head deeply, and was as silent as an ancient rock. He endured the baptism of wind and rain without saying a word, and was willing to accept the ravages of the storm.

"Wife, I was really wrong,"

Zhao Laosan's heart was filled with regrets, and his words were full of pleading, as if he wanted to crush the guilt in his heart into every word and sentence, "I was confused for a moment, I won't dare to do it again, please believe me this time."

He knew Zhang Qiaohua's character as clearly as a mirror. She was like dry firewood, which could ignite a raging flame with just a tiny spark.

It was for this reason that he would test the edge of seeking pleasure outside, just to briefly escape the trivialities of his home.

However, all of this can ultimately be attributed to that exhausting family.

Zhao Laosan thought to himself, if Zhang Qiaohua really gave up, wouldn't the family be in tatters? At that time, would a big and strong man like him be asked to do the housework, wash clothes, and cook? Thinking of this scene, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. If the neighbors heard about it, it would probably become a joke after dinner. How could he save face?

Zhang Qiaohua's tears flowed like a river bursting its banks, she was distraught and said, "Why is my life so miserable?"

Although she complained like this, she knew deep down that if she really wanted to part ways with Mr. Zhao, the courage required would far exceed her ability to bear.

In that era, divorce for a woman was almost equivalent to being abandoned by society. She would have to carry a terrible reputation for the rest of her life. She could not return to her parents' home, and was not accepted by her in-laws' family. Her life path seemed to be completely blocked.

Ran He stood aside with a scornful smile on his face.

She remembered that not long ago Zhang Qiaohua was still busy taking care of Wu's mother's affairs. Now cause and effect have come full circle, and retribution is inevitable. Everything is happening too fast, so fast that it makes people feel chilled.

When Zhang Qiaohua saw Ran He approaching, she felt as if she had found an outlet to release her anger. The resentment in her heart surged out like a flood that had found a gap.

"Ran He, you already knew about this, right? Are you having a blast watching us make fun of each other?"

Her words were sharp and accusatory. "Don't be fooled by your current splendor. When the food runs out and the money is gone, I wonder how you can still be so proud!"

Her face was distorted with anger, and Ran He curled her lips in disgust. She was just a passerby and didn't say a single word, but she suffered innocently.

"Who did I provoke?"

Ran He muttered to himself.

Zhao Laosan's gaze also fell on Ran He, with a bit of dissatisfaction.

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