The Soul Reborn

40. How much Cost?

Zhu Haimei felt that her mother-in-law's words were ridiculous. Can youbing [1] be delicious if it is made without oil?

In fact, Zhu Haimei was also not wrong because he did not know that at this time, not everyone could easily use oil and eat meat to the fullest, because the economy was still undeveloped.

But for some reason, the problem did not cross his mind in the slightest. She still ignored her mother-in-law's words and included all the ingredients needed to cook her dish. Zhu Haimei then put enough oil into the ground pepper and sliced chives, then mixed it with pancake batter and stirred it evenly. After that, he fried it. Soon the Shen family home was filled with the fragrant aroma of Zhu Haimei's cooking.

Outside there was the sound of his father-in-law who was herding chickens into his cage. Zhu Haimei felt that he should discuss the chicken matter with his father-in-law. He will ask him that tomorrow the chickens are not released into the yard because it will make the yard full of chicken manure.

Although their yard was a mess, but inside the house was still relatively neat, it was just too dark. In the center of the main room there is only a small light bulb with a dim light hanging on the ceiling of the house. In addition, there was a small long table and an ancient square table that could be occupied for eight people and there were still two ancient chairs. Zhu Haimei could not see any objects placed on the table because the light was too dim. Hopefully the lights will light them up while eating.

As Zhu Haimei brought a stack of fried youbing to the dining room, he saw the door of his in-laws room closed. He had no idea what his parents-in-law was talking about in there. He called them to dinner. His father-in-law answered briefly, then Zhu Haimei went back to the kitchen to make soup.

Bone soup was best served with vinegar, chives and coriander leaves, but her mother-in-law did not like vinegar. Therefore, Zhu Haimei tudai put vinegar in her Mother-in-law's bowl. He then took two pieces of meat from the pot and put them into the bowl of his in-laws, one each. The rest of his bones, tomorrow he will use to make more bone soup for his mother-in-law.

After Zhu Haimei finished preparing everything, his two in-laws walked out of the room. As soon as her mother-in-law saw the food she was serving, she immediately glared at Zhu Haimei. "I've told you to put in a little oil, but look at the youbing you're making!"

One small basket of youbing that was on the table looked shiny as it used a lot of oil. In addition to being angry that Zhu Haimei was putting a lot of oil into her youbing, her mother-in-law was also angry when she saw that there was meat in her bone soup, "Are you tired of living?"

Meanwhile, Shen Yousheng was seen knocking on his cigarette pipe. "Why are you yelling? He's been suffering for a few days because of you. Can't you eat quietly?" Before Shen Hualangan left, he told his father to take care of Zhu Haimei, so that his mother would not go too far with Zhu Haimei.

Her mother-in-law then put down her crutches and sat down with a visibly upset face, "Don't interfere if the woman is talking."

Shen Yousheng was silent after hearing his wife's words just now. He then put down his cigarette pipe and took out a piece of youbing, then picked up the pickle and ate it.

Zhu Haimei then pushed a bowl of soup towards his mother-in-law. "Mom should eat more soup. Doctors say that bone soup is good for the recovery of wounds from broken bones." After hearing that, her mother-in-law's expression became calmer.

After dinner, Zhu Haimei tidied the dinner table and greeted his mother-in-law. "Mom, I'll be home for a little while and come back here later." Upon hearing that Zhu Haimei was about to return home to his mother, his mother-in-law who was sitting on a chair and was cleaning her teeth with r

swish the tooth and say, "Take a kilogram of brown sugar over there."

The remark made Zhu Haimei startled. He did not expect that his mother-in-law would tell him to bring a kilogram of brown sugar for his mother. She really did not know what her mother-in-law was thinking.

"See what you are? If you don't want to take it, forget it!"

Zhu Haimei corrected his facial expression, then said with a smile. "Thank you, Mom."

"Go home early. If you come home late, I won't open the door."

Zhu Haimei sighed again. Just as he was about to get out, there was a voice heard from his in-laws' courtyard. "Is uncle home?"

Shen's father then replied, "Some, come in."

In the midst of their conversation, appeared a middle-aged man who was dark-skinned and not very tall. Behind him was a dark-skinned boy who was bowing his head. As soon as he entered the door, the boy immediately knelt down in front of his Mother-in-law.

This action left Zhu Haimei shocked, 'What is this?' Ask in the heart.

Shen Yousheng then quickly said, "Yougao, wake Jun up, what are you doing?"

Shen Yougao then replied, "Sister, he deserves it. Who told him he didn't have eyes?"

After hearing that sentence, Zhu Haimei guessed that it was the boy who had bumped into his mother-in-law. He glanced at his mother-in-law, not looking at the boy or Shen Yougao at all. Zhu Haimei then followed the direction of his mother-in-law's view which turned out to be looking at the spider web that was at the door.

"Auntie, I plead guilty."

But Zhu Haimei's mother-in-law spoke only a thousand languages.

Shen Yougao then continued his son's words. "Sister-in-law, I know your treatment costs cost a lot of money. I didn't come here empty-handed either." He said as he took out the money and placed it next to the table where Mother-in-law Zhu Haimei was sitting. "This is a hundred masters. Sister-in-law knows for herself the state of my family how, I really can't give a lot of money to reimburse the medical expenses of Sister-in-law." Shen Yougao.

Shen Yousheng immediately said, "What are you doing? Your family is also still lacking, and your wife still has to take medication all year round. Shen Juan and Shen Bo also still have to go to school. You better take that money again. Haven't you sent a hundred masters before?" Zhu Haimei's father-in-law took the money and returned it to Shen Yougao.

"Sister, even though we are siblings, but this matter should not be solved like this." Shen Yougao insisted on not accepting it. "I can't give you much, so accept this little bit of money." Zhu Haimei's father-in-law also confirmed the remark in his heart. If you need help, anything will be done. The one hundred yuan money they gave Zhu Haimei's father-in-law was borrowed money. This time, they must have also borrowed another hundred yuan on someone else.

Zhu Haimei's mother-in-law then cleared her throat briefly, then said, "My eldest son is on duty outside. My family life is difficult too. This time, the cost of my treatment cost about five or six hundred yuan. My eldest son also earned that kind of money from borrowing at the military office." Mother Shen's words seemed to indicate that her family was also short of money.

Shen Yougao then immediately replied, "This is indeed Jun's fault. I'll have Jun come here to work until Brother-in-law's legs heal."

However, Zhu Haimei's mother-in-law did not accept Shen Yougao's offer. He then recounted the incident by exaggerating. Back then, her mother-in-law walked in front, but Jun who was driving the tractor directly hit her. He did not know where to run, because the tractor kept following him. That day it was really shit.

He then continued, "Zhu Haimei is home, so Jun doesn't have to come here. Only, it was difficult to get five or six hundred yuan after a crop failure. Especially now that I can't work in the fields and my second son is still in school, so how can I repay my debt?"

Shen Yousheng then said in a high tone, "Why do you keep saying nonsense? Don't talk nonsense here. Yougao, take Jun home. As long as there is me in this house, then this problem we assume is finished."

His father-in-law who suddenly raised his voice made Zhu Haimei surprised.

Then, Zhu Haimei's mother-in-law suddenly stood up, "What? Considered finished? Shen Yousheng, are you the one who will return the five hundred yuan? Can you do it?"

"Didn't Shen Dongyuan already bear it? Why are you still questioning him?" Said Shen Yousheng while staring intently at his wife.

"Auntie, I'm not saying that I refuse to return the money. Bring me the bill, let me see how much I have to give back. Once I get to work, I'll give it all back."

"June! Don't interfere." Shouted Shen Yougao who ignited emotions. He then immediately turned his head and looked towards his Sister-in-law while saying, "Sister-in-law, Brother-in-law also saw Jun growing up with the eyes of Big Brother's own head. Sister-in-law knew for herself that the temperament of this child was like a stubborn donkey. So, don't take seriously what he's been saying."

Shen Yousheng then firmly said, "My jun is your Uncle. When your grandfather died, he was very worried about your family. It's good that you want to take responsibility for your mistakes, but this time we have to listen to Uncle's words, this matter we consider to be finished. Go home with your father."

Wasn't Father-in-law Zhu Haimei's words really very wise?

Zhu Haimei's mother-in-law never wanted to lose. If the mother-in-law was unwilling to let Shen Jun go, her father-in-law was worried that when Shen Dongyuan returned later, she would not let Shen Jun go either. Her father-in-law then went out to deliver his sister and nephew. "Alright, go home My wife is fine."

Zhu Haimei heaved a sigh of relief. She was afraid that her mother-in-law would tell her to take her medicine bill. He did not ask his mother-in-law to thank him. She just wanted her mother-in-law not to look for trouble anymore.

Seeing his second uncle and son leaving, he was about to leave, but suddenly his mother-in-law shouted loudly. "Back!" The shout made Zhu Haimei tremble in fear. "What's wrong mom?"

"Tell me the truth, what's the total cost of his hospital bill?"

"Five hundred yuan." Zhu Haimei replied. At that moment he suddenly remembered that his two in-laws were illiterate, he was not worried anymore.

[1] Youbing is a fried pancake whose dough is oiled with slices of onion, then fried again using oil.

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