The Cultivator's Reborn to 1970s-Chapter 167 - 140

After finishing the meal, Grandma Sun told Lan Tian to return to Wang Guiyu’s house. There’s no reason a new bride should hide at her parents’ home without going out. So that Lan Tian wouldn’t pretend to obey, Grandma Sun took charge, appointing Zhao Li to supervise her, leaving Lan Tian with no say.

The two went back to Lan Tian’s room. Lan Tian waved her hand and, with a ’swish,’ a pile of items poured out from her Sleeve Universe, containing everything imaginable—food, clothing, and daily necessities—like a small mountain piled up on the bed.

Zhao Li was stunned, feeling as if the entire household’s savings had been spent.

"Why buy so much? There’s plenty at home. You’re married now; it’s different than when you were single. People say you don’t know how to live." She scolded Lan Tian while organizing everything into categories.

"Let them say whatever. I spent our money; it’s none of their business."

"You..." Zhao Li poked Lan Tian on the forehead, "Living a married life is a matter for two people. You can’t be as headstrong as before, doing whatever you want. Hua Zi is a decent person, honest and genuine. You won’t easily find someone like him around here; the key is he treats you well, so be nicer to him in the future."

"I’m already very nice to him," Lan Tian grumbled, recalling the things he did in a past life; not stabbing him was already a huge kindness, "I was the one who treated his broken leg!"

Lan Tian joined in the organizing efforts, and the two quickly sorted things out, separating the items bought for Wang Guiyu’s family. The rest was meant for Grandma Sun and Zhao Li, amounting to twice as much as what was set aside for Wang Guiyu’s family.

Grandma Sun finished tidying up the kitchen and came over to take a look. Seeing that there was more for her own family than for the in-laws, she redistributed half over to them. Lan Tian observed and remained silent, then she and Zhao Li carried the items over to Wang Guiyu’s house.

Outside, the snow was still falling—huge, fluffy snowflakes blanketed the ground overnight, almost reaching the knees, and each step created a deep pit.

There were frequent passersby, leaving little snow accumulation. A thin layer of ice formed on the ground, making it slippery, crunching underfoot.

Lan Tian infused Spiritual Energy into her footsteps, striding steadily. Zhao Li, wearing rain boots, stepped quickly and unevenly, prompting Lan Tian to slow her pace, worried she might fall.

"Chunhua, is your third brother coming back for the New Year this year?"

Ever since Chunhua returned from the military, Wang Guiyu frequently asked this. Mo Junhua had been in the army for many years and rarely came home, having only returned twice for the New Year. Now, having just gotten married to Lan Tian, Wang Guiyu hoped they would come back for a reunion to celebrate the holiday together.

Smoking Mr. Mo paused, ears perked to listen.

"Mom, how would I know? Third Brother is very busy in the army; if he has time, he’ll definitely come back for the New Year. Lan Tian’s at home." Chunhua tidied up the dishes and stepped out of the kitchen.

Wang Guiyu sighed and suddenly asked, "What about your third sister-in-law? Is Lan Tian coming home for the holiday, or is she spending it with your third brother in the army?"

Chunhua shook her head, "I don’t know. When I left, Lan Tian was still in school; she should be on winter break now. In the army, I heard it’s hard to get train tickets for the New Year, no idea if Lan Tian managed to buy one."

Chunlai’s wife, holding the baby, peered out from the kitchen, eavesdropping on the conversation between her mother-in-law and sister-in-law in the hall while Jun Guo’s wife, disliking her behavior, secretly rolled her eyes in disdain.

"Hey, sister-in-law, have you noticed that since Chunhua came back from the army, she smiles a lot more?" Chunlai’s wife turned to Jun Guo’s wife, asking.

"I haven’t paid attention," Jun Guo’s wife replied softly, glancing at her older sister-in-law and mumbling to herself, "Girls Chunhua’s age in the village are mothers of several kids by now. But Chunhua’s still better off, she hasn’t found a husband, and our mom isn’t worried."

Chunlai’s wife reflected for a moment; it seemed true. She used to say she’d learn medicine from Lan Tian’s uncle, making it hard to marry. Now she’s done with her apprenticeship, but still hasn’t found a husband. Watching her age increase, becoming a spinster, if she can’t marry in the future, wouldn’t they have to support her? Just thinking about having to spend lots of money and food to support a spinster in the family made Chunlai’s wife feel uneasy.

No way, she had to find time to discuss this with her mother-in-law.

In the hall, Wang Guiyu continued asking about Chunhua’s time in the army when Chunhua suddenly stood up, heading for the door, and turning back to say to Wang Guiyu, "Mom, Lan Tian’s back."

In the kitchen, Chunlai’s wife and Jun Guo’s wife also heard Chunlai’s announcement, exchanging glances, they stood up to look out the window, seeing Lan Tian’s figure in the yard.

Wang Guiyu slowly got up to peek into the yard and then slowly sat back down.

Lan Tian entered, placed the items on the table, and then walked over to Wang Guiyu and Mr. Mo, solemnly greeting them, "Father, Mother."

"Hey, you’re back. When did you arrive? Have you eaten?" Wang Guiyu’s old face broke into a bright smile, while Mr. Mo nodded tentatively.

"Sister-in-law is here." Seeing Zhao Li coming in behind her, Wang Guiyu stood up, went over to greet her, and asked Chunhua to pour some water for them to drink.

"Sister, no need to bother, I’m just dropping off the girl and leaving." Zhao Li waved her hand, took the water Chunhua poured for her, drank, and then left.

Wang Guiyu walked her to the door, returned to the hall, and saw the table piled high with things. "Bought so many things, must’ve cost a lot, our home has everything, don’t buy anymore in the future."

Mo Junhua doesn’t have much money, over the years from the money he sent back from the army, Wang Guiyu had a mental note, but Lan Tian bought things with Mo Yuanle’s money. The wife always spending her family’s money after getting married made Wang Guiyu feel guilty.

"Didn’t cost much, Great Grandpa bought these," Lan Tian, noticing the guilt on Wang Guiyu’s face, randomly made up.

Wang Guiyu, "..." Well, Great Grandpa bought them, she had no words.

"Lan Tian, when you came back, were there many people on the bus?" Chunhua timely broke the awkwardness for Wang Guiyu, "You didn’t say anything in advance, I could’ve gone to the station to pick you up, carrying so many things back alone must be tiring."

"It was alright," Lan Tian said. She didn’t take the train back, didn’t know if it was crowded, but everything was packed in the Sleeve Universe, only she returned, so it wasn’t tiring.

"Did you come back alone? Sanwa didn’t come back with you?"

Wang Guiyu glanced outside the door, not seeing Mo Junhua, her face was full of disappointment.

"No, there was a temporary task at the army, he went to carry it out. When he left, he told me he probably couldn’t come back for the New Year this year and asked me to fulfill the duty on his behalf."

Lan Tian explained, in the hall besides the two elders and Chunhua, no one else was around. Glancing towards the kitchen seemingly by coincidence, she asked Chunhua, "Where’s the eldest and second sister-in-law? Why haven’t I seen them? And where’s Liu Mao?"

After talking for a while, only asking about the couple’s army affairs, but hadn’t noticed the two wives were absent. Upon Lan Tian’s mention, Wang Guiyu realized how quiet the room was, saw the eldest and second daughters-in-law still hiding in the kitchen, her face darkened, she took the things into her room, grabbed two handfuls of candy for the grandkids, and called towards the kitchen.

"Are you two still not coming out? Rooted or sprouted inside, Damao, Ermao, come to Grandma, Grandma has candy?"

Hearing the mother-in-law calling from outside, there’s no way to hide, Chunlai’s wife and Jun Guo’s wife came out holding their kids, smiling as they saw Lan Tian.

"Oh, Lan Tian is back," Chunlai’s wife exclaimed with surprise, "We were warming ourselves in the kitchen, didn’t see you. When did you return? No one mentioned it. Where’s the third brother? Didn’t come back with you?" As she spoke, she looked across the yard.

Sweeping her cold eyes over the two, Lan Tian smiled faintly and shook her head, "No, he’s busy with army duties and couldn’t make it back."

Seeing the exquisite candy on the table that she’d never seen before, the room filled with the sweet scent of candy, made them want to eat. Chunlai’s wife and Jun Guo’s wife secretly swallowed, guessing it was brought back from the big city by Lan Tian. The mother-in-law said it was for Damao and Ermao, and neither dared to snatch any, so they could only watch eagerly as their own kids ate.

Their eyes darted around the room, checking if there were any other items. After a scan and not seeing anything else, they silently blamed Lan Tian for being stingy. It was fine that she bought things only for the mother-in-law and not for them, but she didn’t even bring anything for their nephews. The smiles on their faces faded as they turned their heads and pouted.

Noticing the fabric and style of Lan Tian’s clothes, Chunlai’s wife felt a sting in her heart. Both were daughters-in-law in the family, but in terms of what they wore, ate, and used, there was no comparison—it was like a capitalist’s daughter versus a maid.

"People who stay in the city are indeed different—look at Lan Tian’s attire, something we haven’t even seen in our county, do you agree, second sister-in-law? These clothes must be expensive!" Chunlai’s wife elbowed Jun Guo’s wife, who glanced at Lan Tian’s clothes and remained silent.

Lan Tian darted a look at Chunlai’s wife; it had been six months since they last met. Chunlai’s wife had improved and even found a partner. She scanned her wool coat and tight trousers, slightly curling her lips, "I don’t know if they’re expensive, but Great Grandpa bought them. It’s a gift from an elder, so I dare not refuse. Clothes are meant to be worn, after all."

Chunlai’s wife fell silent, feeling a bit embarrassed while Jun Guo’s wife lowered her head.

Chunhua glanced mockingly at the two sisters-in-law. Their envious nature struck again.

"Chunhua, are you going to Uncle’s today or not? Shall we go together?"

Just then, Yanhua’s voice came from outside, and Lan Tian looked out to see Yanhua pushing open the courtyard gate and walking in.

In the hall, upon hearing her voice, Chunhua frowned a bit. Since she returned, Yanhua always came by to drag her along to Master’s house. Even after mentioning it several times that she could go alone, and they didn’t always need to go together, and it wasn’t like she went daily, Yanhua kept insisting on coming to pick her up every day.

This woman is really annoying!

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