Whoever Marries Her is Fortunate

Jiang Xia was dividing the fish, not paying attention to what everyone was saying.

Mother Zhou came to Jiang Xia's side and said with a smile, "Xiao Xia, don't divide it anymore, take a rest, I'll do it, I'll do it."

"I'll pick out some shrimp to take home and eat." Jiang Xia was just picking out the fish and shrimp to take home. After a busy day, she had to reward herself.

"I've already cooked the meal, but you're tired today too, pick some more, pick whatever you like to eat, I'll cook more when I get back."

Father Zhou was still bragging, and Zhou Chenglei also came to help divide the fish.

The three of them picked out some more valuable fish from the pile of miscellaneous fish on the boat, sold them for another ten yuan, and took the rest home to dry and eat later.

Master Jin from the purchasing station took a look at the bucket of goods Zhou Chenglei had set aside.

In the bucket were two Yellow Croakers and about half a kilogram of Tiger Prawns, as well as a few Small Red Squids, a few Flower Crabs, and a dozen Mudskipper Fish.

There was also a basket of small fish and shrimp.

He smiled and said, "You're not selling these? Sell them all together, I'll give you twelve yuan in total."

Zhou Chenglei: "I'm not selling."

Tian Caihua asked, "Not selling? Are you taking these Yellow Croakers and Tiger Prawns home to eat?"

"Yes."

Jiang Xia said she would use one Yellow Croaker to make Sauerkraut Fish, so he simply kept two. Yellow Croaker is nutritious, and her body is weak, so it's good for her health.

Tian Caihua looked at the two Yellow Croakers in the bucket, thinking, could one of them be for their family? When Mother Zhou saw that Zhou Chenglei had kept two Yellow Croakers, she also thought he was planning to give one to his eldest son.

Although she thought it would be better to sell them for money, she didn't say anything.

If they had caught Yellow Croaker on a normal day, she would definitely be reluctant to eat it and would sell it for money. The family usually ate some cheap small fish, shrimp, and crabs.

Fish bigger than the palm of her hand were only eaten when guests came or during the New Year.

But today they made a lot of money and misunderstood Jiang Xia, so it was right to have a good meal.

After selling the remaining goods, the family happily carried a bucket of fish and a basket of small miscellaneous fish home.

They walked all the way to the entrance of the old house before Zhou Chenglei asked Tian Caihua, "Eldest Sister-in-law, do you want to take a few Mudskipper Fish home to eat?"

Mudskipper Fish? Not Yellow Croaker? Tian Caihua's face fell: "No, I have vegetables at home."

It's not like they don't have anything to eat, why would she want his few worthless Mudskipper Fish?

She walked away with a dark face.

Jiang Xia was very satisfied that Zhou Chenglei didn't give the Yellow Croaker to Tian Caihua.

Mother Zhou looked at the two Yellow Croakers, about half a kilogram each, in the bucket, hesitant to speak.

They weren't even giving one of the fish to the eldest son's family? Wasn't it a bit extravagant for just a few of them to eat two Yellow Croakers?

She looked at Jiang Xia.

Father Zhou saw what Mother Zhou was thinking and said, "Xiao Xia went out to sea for the first time today and was busy with Chenglei all day, she must be tired. Quickly kill the fish and cook, let's eat!"

Jiang Xia pretended not to understand Mother Zhou's meaning and only said, "It's okay, I'm not tired, I'll cook the fish!"

Since no one mentioned it, Mother Zhou didn't say anything.

Forget it, the children have their own lives, they've already separated, so everyone lives their own way.

Mother Zhou wasn't the kind of person who would make her daughter-in-law do housework after a busy day, so she said, "No need, you go take a shower and rest, I'll do it."

She had already cooked the rice, steamed the dried fish, and washed the vegetables before leaving, planning to stir-fry them when she got back and eat. Now she just needed to steam two more Yellow Croakers and shrimp.

Jiang Xia: "It's okay, I'll make Sauerkraut Fish, that's more appetizing, I'll do it."

Mother Zhou didn't know how to make Sauerkraut Fish, so she had to let Jiang Xia do it, and she assisted.

Originally, Mother Zhou planned to kill the fish, but she didn't expect Jiang Xia to know how to kill fish too.

Mother Zhou had been killing fish her whole life, and her knife skills were superb, but she was stunned to see Jiang Xia slicing the fish meat into thin slices, each the same size and thickness! This daughter-in-law was really hiding her skills! It's good to marry an educated daughter-in-law! Educated, capable, and blessed!

Whoever marries her is lucky!

Father Zhou and Zhou Chenglei killed the basket of fish and dried them.

Jiang Xia took charge of the cooking, Mother Zhou washed the vegetables, and Zhou Zhou tended the fire. Together, the three of them made a Sauerkraut Fish, Garlic Steamed Butterfly Prawns, a Mudskipper Fish Stew, a plate of Plain Boiled Small Red Squid, and a dish of green vegetables.

Mother Zhou looked at the large plate of Sauerkraut Fish and said, "We can't finish this many dishes with just the few of us. How about I pack a plate for Wen Guang and his brothers?"

Jiang Xia was washing a clean plate. "Next time. There's not enough this time. I'll pack a plate and send it to Great-Grandmother. Yesterday, she sent us a three jin piece of meat and a big watermelon."

Mother Zhou immediately said upon hearing this, "You're so thoughtful. We should send some. Pack more fish and meat. Do you want me to take it over?"

In the village, it was important to reciprocate. Yesterday, Great-Grandmother sent three jin of meat, so today they would send a plate of new dishes for them to try.

"No need, I'll go. Mom, you start eating!"

Mother Zhou didn't insist. It was the same whoever delivered it. She started moving the food.

Jiang Xia walked out of the courtyard gate holding a plate of Sauerkraut Fish and saw Zhou Junjie walking out with a rice bowl.

Zhou Junjie's eyes lit up when he saw Jiang Xia. He flicked his hair in front of his forehead and said, with what he thought was a handsome and dashing air, "Did Sister-in-law make this? It smells so good! Can I have a taste?"

Then his gaze fell on the Sauerkraut Fish in Jiang Xia's hands.

He had been drawn out by the aroma of the food. It was the same yesterday evening. The food from the neighboring yard smelled so good that he had lost his appetite for the simple meals at home.

Zhou Junjie's gaze first landed on the Sauerkraut Fish, then on the fair, white hands holding it, and finally on Jiang Xia's bulging chest, unable to move away.

Jiang Xia hated his gaze and ignored him, turning to walk towards the yard on the left.

Today, for the sea trip, Jiang Xia wasn't wearing clothes made of dacron, fearing they would become see-through when wet. Instead, she wore a Sailor Shirt that was more sweat-absorbent and dirt-resistant, along with a pair of military green trousers.

The Sailor Shirt was knitted and a bit elastic. The original owner liked to wear fitted clothes. This Sailor Shirt, worn on her, made her waist look particularly slender, with curves in all the right places. The exposed half of her arms and neck shone white.

Zhou Junjie felt a heat in his lower abdomen. Zhou Chenglei's wife was damn hot!

No wonder he couldn't bear to get a divorce even after being cheated on.

What a vixen!

But since she could run away with another man, could she also run away with him...?

Suddenly, a basin of fish blood was splashed out, drenching him, covering him with fish scales and entrails.

Zhou Junjie was almost sickened by the fishy smell. "Who the hell..."

He turned his head and met Zhou Chenglei's gloomy eyes, giving him a jolt. "Oh, it's Chenglei! Why don't you look where you're throwing water?"

After saying that, he quickly retreated to his own yard with a bowl of "fish soup."

Jiang Xia delivered the food to Great-Grandmother. They were eating, so she put it down, said a few words, and came out. She happened to see Zhou Junjie, covered in a mess, scurrying back into his house, and her mood instantly improved.

She'd find a time when no one was around to show him why the flowers were so red.

Mother Zhou's voice rang out in the yard, "A'Lei, why did you throw the fish-cleaning water out there? You've made the doorway stink."

Zhou Chenglei said, "Just did it. I'll rinse it clean later."

Jiang Xia walked in and gave him a smile. Zhou Chenglei met her gaze nonchalantly and said softly, "Time to eat."

Jiang Xia smiled and said, "Okay."