Fortunate Eighties: The Bewitching Female Rival Who Tamed Her Husband with Skill-Chapter 51 - Cicada Monkey

Chapter 51: Chapter 51 Cicada Monkey

Chapter 51 -51 Cicada Monkey

Being stared down by his wife, Brother Lu sheepishly showed a row of white teeth, “Nannan, I was wrong, I won’t drink so much next time.”

“Hmph, good that you know.”

Watching the younger couple, Mrs. Lu smiled until her eyes were nearly closed, then turned her head and pursed her lips at the elder couple.

Glued together in broad daylight, what a sight they were.

In the blink of an eye, the school term was almost upon them.

Lu Xiaoting’s injuries had healed considerably, and as long as he was careful to avoid vigorous activities, he would be fine.

Having been home for over a month and unable to sit still, he had returned to his job at the police station.

Fortunately, his colleagues and bosses were understanding, only letting Lu Xiaoting sit in the office and temporarily do some clerical work.

Susu teased him, “You really can’t stay still, everyone just watches you leaning on a cane, and you also…”

“Ah— Lu Xiaoting, what are you doing? Be careful, or I’ll tell mom you’re bullying me.”

Staring at the non-stop babbling little aunt, Lu Xiaoting bent down and silenced her with a kiss.

Feeling the cold touch on her lips, Susu froze. This was their first kiss in the full light of day.

Blinking and meeting the man’s deep, dark eyes, Susu’s stiff body softened.

Accompanied by the chirping of cicadas and insects, the night sky outside the window was filled with stars.

A gentle breeze blew, ensuring a good night’s sleep.

Susu, supporting her sore back, got up and softly gasped at the sight of bruises on her body as she looked down.

Looking around, there was no sign of the man in the room.

Cursing under her breath as she got out of bed, what a dog of a man, truly despicable.

“Susu is here, my younger son came over this morning saying you didn’t sleep well and would be late. How are you?”

Being stared at with concern by her mother-in-law, Susu uttered a few uncomfortable words, then quickly rode off on her bike.

Leaving Mrs. Lu standing there, puzzled.

…

Grandma and the two ladies carried a basket, chatting and laughing.

With registration just around the corner, Susu, along with her mother-in-law and sister, was ready to have a good scrubbing in the bathhouse.

In the female section of the bathhouse, a quick scan revealed a blur of pale bodies.

Susu, covering her private areas, found a less crowded corner to face away from the crowd and began to wash.

Unable to withstand Mrs. Lu’s Iron Sand Palm, Susu and her sister scrubbed each other’s backs.

After finishing, they took turns scrubbing Mrs. Lu’s back, which turned a bright red, yet Mrs. Lu still complained that they weren’t scrubbing hard enough.

After a thorough bathing session, it was already dark when they came out.

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The mother and daughters, with their wet hair loose, walked while shaking their heads to dry their hair in the evening breeze, and by the time they reached home, their hair was half-dry.

On the registration day, Father Lu specifically requested leave from the factory to accompany his daughter to Provincial City for her college enrollment.

Father Lu carried a quilt roll, Mrs. Lu and the sister carried baskets filled with toiletries.

Susu, holding a thermos in one hand and tightly holding Xiao Yu’s little hand with the other, brought the little one to see the university, hoping it might inspire his academic motivation.

Provincial Finance and Economics College

The group followed the student in charge of registration to the dormitory.

The dormitory was empty, it seemed the other students hadn’t arrived yet.

“Aunt, Aunt’s school is really nice.”

Susu patted the little one’s head, “Then our Xiao Yu should also work hard to go to university in the future, okay?”

“Yes! I want to study hard, go to university, and earn money to spend on you, Aunt.”

The adults were amused by the little one’s words and jested among themselves.

“What about grandpa?”

“And grandma? Will you spend money on grandma too?”

“And don’t forget your aunt.”

…

Taking advantage of the early hour, the family also took a trip to the Department Store.

“Is this the Department Store? It really does look grand.”

Mrs. Lu looked here and there, feeling as though her eyes weren’t enough.

“It’s much bigger than the Supply and Marketing Cooperative.”

Father Lu nodded, life was definitely getting better.

Thinking that the little one was about to start first grade, it was the perfect time to buy some pencils and notebooks.

Susu immediately spotted a military green shoulder bag; bags like this or homemade ones were typical for school kids during this era.

“Hello, could I get one of those military green bags?”

Susu held the military green bag against the little one for comparison—it was still slightly big.

She suddenly felt someone tugging on her sleeve, and when she looked down she heard,

“Aunt, Xiao Yu doesn’t want it.”

The little guy puffed his cheeks and vigorously shook his head, quietly saying, “Aunt, it’s too expensive, too expensive.”

The old couple didn’t say a word, Mrs. Lu thought about making one at home since those sold in the Department Store were indeed pricey.

“It’s okay, Aunt has money. This is my gift for you starting school.”

Saying that, Susu immediately paid.

“Here, Xiao Yu, put on your backpack.”

Susu filled it with pencils, an eraser, and such, then slung the small backpack over the little guy.

“It looks great!”

Xiao Yu pursed his lips, his little face beaming with joy yet tinged with a bit of heartache.

Mrs. Lu helped adjust the straps, “It’s a bit long, Granny will shorten the straps when we get home.”

“Mm, thank you, Aunt. Thank you, grandma.”

…

Lu Xiaoting waited left and right in the Family Court but didn’t see them anywhere.

“Uncle, we’re back~”

Hearing the noise, Lu Gong’an, who had been stretching his neck like a rock waiting for his wife, immediately lay back on the bed, pretending to be leisurely.

“Uncle, look, Aunt got me a new backpack.”

Xiao Yu rushed in with a flushed face, eager to share his joy.

Lu Xiaoting smiled and patted the little guy’s head. “It looks great.”

“Hehe, Aunt bought it, of course, it looks good~”

While the father and son were talking, Susu came in carrying things.

“Cough~ Xiao Yu, go wash your face, look at all that sweat.”

Susu wasn’t too concerned about the goings-on between the two, and after putting things away, she turned to face the man’s resentful big eyes.

After a dry explanation, she assertively put her hands on her hips.

“Our trip was all about proper business, all rush and flurry… I initially just said to buy Xiao Yu some clothes for school straight away, but then mom mentioned knowing a tailor in the alley, and we ended up buying fabric instead.”

After a stream of words from his wife, Lu Xiaoting nodded grudgingly, “Wife, I didn’t say anything though.”

Susu rolled her eyes at the man, wasn’t it obvious from that resentful look in his eyes?

In the blink of an eye, both the older and the younger one in the house had gone to school, and the old couple had also returned home.

With two people less, the bungalow became busier.

Susu collapsed into the rocking chair, exhausted, and sighed deeply.

It was time to hire a couple more people.

“Aunt, guess what I caught for you?”

The little guy ran in, followed by a limping man.

Susu lazily glanced over, “What is it?”

“Watch this~”

Xiao Yu brought a glass jar closer, pointing at a few wriggling creatures inside, “Aunt, these are cicadas I caught. They’re delicious—”

“Oh my goodness~”