My Beloved Super Fierce Wife-Chapter 81 feels like it’s in a pickle jar.

Lin Anan’s face was filled with astonishment, "...Tangtang is amazing!!"

At that moment, apart from ’amazing,’ she could not find any other words to say.

Back to the main topic.

Once they knew their niece wanted to rent a house, Meng Shichang and Lin Anan started considering the options.

Some days ago, they indeed heard that a retired cadre from the factory wanted to rent out a house.

However, they did not know if it was still available.

They needed to inquire about it.

Thinking this, Lin Anan said, "Sister-in-law, I need to ask around before I can give you a definitive answer."

After saying this, she continued to ask, "When does Tangtang start work?"

Lin Tang replied, "The day after tomorrow."

Lin Anan pondered for a moment, "...that’s quite rushed."

"How about this, Shichang and I will ask around.

If we find something, I’ll have Shichang borrow a bicycle to come to the brigade and let you know.

If things go well, we could see the house tomorrow; if not, we’ll go the day after at the latest. Is that okay?"

"Sure thing." Li Xiuli slapped her thigh, saying with a laugh, "My little sister-in-law has arranged everything so well, that we’ll have to trouble you and Shichang then."

Lin Anan said with a smile, "I’m Tangtang’s aunt; there’s no need for you to be so formal, sister-in-law."

Meng Shichang also said, "Anan is right; there’s no need for formality, sister-in-law."

Once they had discussed everything and noticed it was getting late, Li Xiuli and Lin Tang took their leave.

Lin Anan did not insist on them staying.

She and Shichang had to go to work, and at home, only the grandmother and the two boys were there.

For the sister-in-law and Tangtang, it would be uncomfortable to stay, better to go back home.

Perhaps because their minds were at ease, Li Xiuli and Lin Tang walked back with an extra lightness in their steps.

As the mother and daughter were heading back, a letter was delivered to Shuangshan Brigade.

Learning it was a letter for his sister, the Lin Family was somewhat surprised.

It was impossible to guess who had sent this letter to Tangtang.

"Alright, stop guessing; let’s just sign for it quickly, so we don’t keep the postal worker Comrade waiting," said Lin Lu, his hands all muddy, making it hard for him to sign, so he spoke to Lin Qingshan.

"Oh, right!" Lin Qingshan came to his senses and signed his name on the receipt.

Lin Lu didn’t trust the three careless lads to do things properly.

While the eldest was signing for it, he washed his hands in a nearby puddle.

Took the letter into his custody,

Tucked it into his own pocket,

Planning to hand it to his daughter once she returned.

Qi Dafa, seeing his careful handling, curiously asked, "Could it be that your Tangtang has quietly pulled off another big feat?"

Hopefully, she hadn’t gotten involved in another big incident.

"I don’t know; this is a letter sent to my daughter; how would I know?" Lin Lu replied honestly.

His daughter always disliked others touching her things,

Especially something as private as a letter.

If he opened it, he feared it would be difficult to please his daughter afterwards.

Qi Dafa was just asking casually, not out of a need to know.

Seeing that Lin Lu didn’t want to talk further, he conveniently changed the subject.

"My boy said he saw some honey at the foot of the mountain. Do you want to come with me and get some?"

Lin Lu’s eyes brightened, "Sure, that’d be great."

Qi Dafa chuckled, responding politely, "What’s great about it? We’re all neighbors here."

In reality, he also had some minor ulterior motives.

Lin Tang was on the verge of success, leaping out of the farming world to become an officer.

This circle was different from theirs.

Once she’d secured a foothold in the city, even a little bit that slipped through her fingers would be more than what they could make in a year of farming.

Of course, he didn’t anticipate Lin Tang hooking up a job for his son.

After all, she had three blood brothers and several male cousins.

All he wanted was to build a closer relationship with the neighboring family, so the Lin Family would remember his when the time came.

Lin Lu may seem simple-minded, but he had a scale in his heart.

He’d known old Qi for many years and naturally understood his intent.

But when someone extends a hand, how could he not shake it?

Old Qi’s family was decent, worth getting closer to.

They agreed to gather honey the next day and each went about their own business.

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The walk home seemed especially short.

Li Xiuli and Lin Tang felt that they had not walked long before they reached the brigade.

They hadn’t even reached the intersection when they bumped into Liu Guohui’s sister, Liu Jiaojiao.

"Oh, isn’t this our brigade’s Officer Lin?

Officer Lin is back!

A big shot like you, how come we don’t see you riding a bicycle? Having to walk back by yourself."

Liu Jiaojiao’s mouth was full of sarcasm from the get-go.

The hidden insinuations and sourness almost overflowing.

"...well, you see, young lady..."

Li Xiuli protectively stepped in front of Lin Tang,

As if a pair of wings had emerged at her back, firmly shielding her.

"When you talk, can’t you be a bit less sour?"

"You being sour is pointless, my daughter is just that outstanding and smart; others simply can’t compare."

"The leaders see the value in my Tangtang’s high school graduation. Why should they value someone who hasn’t even finished primary school like you?"

Li Xiuli gave a straightforward retort,

Partially dispelling the frustration that had been contained since last year.

The happiest when Tangtang did not receive the notification was Liu Jiaojiao right in front of her.

Hearing Li Xiuli’s words, Liu Jiaojiao’s face turned a shade of green.

"You... you all..."

Wasn’t she just being sour?

Especially knowing that Lin Tang had become the very first female officer in their brigade, she felt as though she’d been soaked in a vat of sauerkraut for days.

Infuriating!

With a hint of depth in her eyes, Lin Tang responded with a smile, "Why are you being so sour?"

"Ever since Liu Guohui got into the steel factory, you’ve been quite pleased with yourself. So why start being sour with me now?"

"Could it be... Liu Guohui lost his iron rice bowl?"

She said, bit by bit,

At these words, Liu Jiaojiao was infuriated, snapping back, "Hmmph, you’re the one in danger of losing your rice bowl!

My second brother is fine, he’s about to become a regular employee.

Besides, what concern is my family’s business to you—it’s none of your business."

Having said that, she glared at Lin Tang and hurriedly ran off.

Yet,

Thinking of her second brother who had been staying home without going to work for the past few days, Liu Jiaojiao couldn’t help feeling uneasy.

Her departing silhouette looked hurried and flustered.

Li Xiuli watched her leave, sensing something amiss.

"Why do I feel like that girl Liu Jiaojiao is acting oddly?"

Lin Tang gave a slight smile, her mind settling on a conjecture.

"It’s probably guilt, right?"

Li Xiuli agreed, "Exactly, guilt."

Then she added a bit louder, "...Guilt? Could it be that Liu Guohui was really fired?"

Lin Tang nodded, "It’s possible."

"...Tsk." Li Xiuli inhaled sharply,

Her tone imbued with shock.

"Fired? That would be such a pity, wasn’t he about to be made permanent?"

Lin Tang’s gaze was cool and deep,

"That I don’t know, it must be some serious mistake he’s made, otherwise he wouldn’t have been fired.

But this is just our speculation; don’t let it out, mother,"

Lest we become the subject of gossip.

"Don’t worry about that; I’m not one to blab," Li Xiuli quickly said, "It’s just a bit of a shame."

Having a job isn’t easy.

Lin Tang wrapped her arm around her mother’s and pulled her along back home.

"Oh, the affairs of the Liu Family have nothing to do with us. We just need to take care of ourselves."

"Right, let’s head home."