The Lady's Sickly Husband

C7. Zhang

Sister Zhang and Mo Qian Xue continued to gossip with one another down the road.

"Bao Zhang's wife is a respected lady within our village. In those early days, Bao Zhang's mother searched among several households for a woman who was suitable for her son. She was chosen out of the many candidates to become the village head's wife.

Mo Qian Xue listened to her information carefully and filtered out what information she deemed useful.

In her previous life, when she first studied how to start a business, her teacher explained this principle: A man is born with one mouth and two ears. This meant that it was important to listen respectfully so that truly important opportunities can be grasped.

The village woman spoke of many trivial matters. Although she spoke politely in the beginning, she was now so comfortable with Mo Qian Xue that she joked freely with her. She even forgot that Lady Ning was one who had no clear identity.

Lady Zhang gossiped about a young woman who fought with her husband in the middle of the night. The young woman's mother-in-law was so terrible that even the family's farm raised pigs had to kneel before her. Lady Zhang continued to share colorful stories with enthusiasm.

Although the two had only gone for a short walk, Sister Zhang was already treating Mo Qian Xue like a close friend.

Having guided Lady Ning to her destination, she handed Mo Qian Xue a guarantee letter. Her husband was planning to enter the city in a few days, so Mo Qian Xue could present this letter and come along.

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Bao Zhang's family lived on the eastern part of the Village. His tile-roofed house and spacious yard had a unique style.

Even his wife was known to be a virtuous and solemn person.

She did not resemble the prideful Sister Zhang whose mouth ran like a race horse without restraint. She was also different from Sister Fang who was simple, honest, and kind. Not to mention the sly Lady Zhao who delivered meager meals to Mo Qian Xue.

When Mo Qian Xue delivered the news of Ning Xiaoqing's recovery, along with his plans to start classes in three days, Bao Zhang's wife was suddenly filled with joy. But even in her excitement, she didn't urge for classes to start right away. Instead, she gently took Mo Qian Xue's hand and told her not to worry about the schedule. The leader's wife gave advice saying Ning Xiansheng should have a couple more days of rest.

Mo Qian Xue was also worried for her husband's body. A couple of days had past since his illness had an outbreak. Lately, Ning Xiansheng had actually been unable to rise from his bed. How many days will this continue? If she changed the opening date for his work without his permission, he may become upset. Well, since it was the village head's wife who suggested it, she decided to push his schedule towards the fifth day on his behalf.

Even if he gets angry with her, she can simply mention Bao Zhang's wife as the one who suggested the matter.

When Mo Qian Xue replied her intentions of moving the opening date, the village head's wife easily complied with Lady Ning's suggestion, mistakenly thinking that she was simply passing on her husband's intentions. The housewife sent this message to Bao Zhang later that day.

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As soon as Lady Zhang heard about the change in the class's opening day, her complexion quickly darkened.

She felt even more helpless when she further learned from Lady Ning that the idea for an extra two to three days of rest came from Bao Zhang's wife.

Mo Qian Xue turned to comfort her, saying that not only was Lady Zhang blessed to live in a beautiful village, with outstanding people and fertile soil-she also had a son with a bright future. Lady Zhang was flattered by her words, and she eventually broke into a smile while her heart was filled with warmth. Her irritable mood had quickly vanished into thin air.