80s Wife is Sweet and Sassy - Chapter 556

80s Wife is Sweet and Sassy 
Chapter 556 – A bet is a bet (1) 

Translator : Moon Lee
Editor : Tea
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He Jihong happened to be carrying out a plate of food when she overheard Chu Yuanzhi’s words and asked, “Is your birthday coming up?”  

She had recently been overwhelmed with problems, and her daughter’s misbehaving had driven her insane, to the point where she had even forgotten her husband’s birthday. 

In previous years, she had always celebrated Chu Yuanzhi’s birthday. 

Despite everything, she still cared deeply for her obedient and handsome husband.  

Chu Yuanzhi nodded. 

“Yeah, it’s the day after tomorrow.”  

His tone carried a hint of grievance. 

She used to make a big deal over his birthday, but this year she didn’t even bring it up.

“I have been so busy that I entirely forgot. Let us invite Qiao Qiao and Gu Ye for dinner the day after tomorrow. I’ll cook a few dishes, and we can all celebrate together.” He Jihong suggested.  

Chu Yuanzhi immediately brightened up. He didn’t need a grand celebration, just a simple one was enough.  

Chu Qiao, still on the phone, overheard their conversation. 

Before her father could say anything, she chimed in, “We’ll come over the day after tomorrow. I’ll make you a birthday cake.”  

“Qiao Qiao, you know how to make cakes too?” 

Chu Yuanzhi sounded surprised. 

It seemed that his daughter had picked up quite a few skills, ones that he, as her father, knew nothing about.  

“There’s a lot I can do. Anyway, I’ll see you the day after tomorrow for dinner!”  

Chu Qiao responded casually before hanging up. Talking to her timid father always irritated her.

Even though her life was much better now, she still harbored resentment toward what had happened.

Perhaps these emotions will diminish with time.  

“Xiao Chu, did you buy that sweater or knit it yourself?”  

Someone shouted out to Chu Qiao, a housewife from the building who was about forty years old and dressed simply.

Standing next to the woman, Chu Qiao saw Ni Haitang, the factory director’s daughter-in-law, who had earlier urged her to make clothes.

Ni Haitang was on lunch break and conversing downstairs.

Ni Haitang looked uneasy as she averted her sight in response to Chu Qiao’s gaze.

Chu Qiao was inwardly amused. 

She didn’t hold a grudge, but she couldn’t be bothered dealing with someone like Ni Haitang. 

Ni Haitang clearly wanted to ask about the sweater but was too ashamed to do it in person, so she had someone else do it for her. 

How cunning.

“Yes, I just bought it this morning.” 

Chu Qiao replied, moving closer to them so Ni Haitang could get a better look.  

She knew full well that Ni Haitang couldn’t afford it. 

Even as the daughter-in-law of the factory director, she wouldn’t be willing to spend 168 yuan on a sweater. 

Ni Haitang worked as a cashier with a monthly salary of just over a hundred yuan, and her husband, a technician at the factory, earned a little more than a hundred. 

Combined, their household income was less than three hundred yuan, considered high by most standards, but a 168-yuan sweater was still far too extravagant for her.  

“It’s really beautiful, Xiao Chu! You look even more stylish than a movie star in this outfit!”  

Several of the housewives stood up to examine the sweater more closely, even reaching out to feel the fabric. 

The sweater was expensive for two reasons: its fashionable design and the high-quality wool, which was soft, breathable, and exceptionally comfortable against the skin.  

“Is this made of wool? It feels so nice. Xiao Chu, how much did it cost?” 

Someone asked.  

Ni Haitang perked up her ears. 

She fell in love with the sweater the instant she saw it and was confident she would look just as gorgeous in it as Chu Qiao. 

“168 yuan.”  

As soon as Chu Qiao spoke, the women fell silent. 

Their expressions turned peculiar, and they looked at her with a mix of disbelief and awe.  

“Xiao Chu, you’re saying this one sweater cost 168 yuan? You must be joking, right?” 

They definitely didn’t trust Chu Qiao and assumed she was simply lying.  

“It truly cost 168 yuan. I bought it at the Liren Clothing Store on Zhongshan Road. Their clothes were imported from Hong Kong, sophisticated and fashionable, you won’t find them elsewhere. You get exactly what you pay for.” 

Chu Qiao explained patiently.  

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