I am chasing a rough man in the 80s
Chapter 280: Clearly Not a Person Who Argues Seriously

Chapter 280: Chapter 280: Clearly Not a Person Who Argues Seriously

To Suizi and Jingting’s mother, this money was just like mana from heaven.

Not to take advantage of it would be an affront to their plentiful resources.

The suppliers linked by Wang Hui and Jingting’s solid local foundation looked like a fail-safe opportunity to bring a drastic change to the family’s fate.

But Suizi’s stern "No one’s going!", was like a bucket of cold water thrown over these two excited individuals.

Seeing her mother-in-law all fired up, Suizi pursed her lips. She couldn’t bear to pour cold water on her too.

The matriarch was completely caught up in the frenzy, commerce had taken over her heart, she was consumed by the thought of making more money and improving their lives.

Wang Cuihua was the best mother-in-law in the world as far as Suizi was concerned.

Even Wang Cuihua’s pursuit of money wasn’t for herself, but for the whole family.

The pressure was building up on Suizi; she did not want to disappoint an incredibly kind mother-in-law.

"Mom, Jingting, we’ve been making too much money lately. It’s time for a break."

"Hmph, what nonsense are you spouting? Come on, have some meat," Jingting replied, picking her another piece of Sweet and Sour Pork.

The family was second to none in their neighborhood when it came to affluence.

Home assets, including tractors and cash, had broken past ten thousand yuan.

Ten thousand yuan households were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns in that era, and our family had managed to amass this wealth in just a couple of months.

For a young man who had just turned twenty, such a sudden windfall was hard to keep a grip on.

Jingting wasn’t hearing any of Suizi, he was in too deep, intoxicated by his newfound profitability, and was thinking about making an even bigger killing.

"Scaling such heights draws unwanted attention. Our family is attracting too much attention now—how about taking a break?" Suizi suggested.

Jingting put down his chopsticks and looked at her unfavorably.

"Take a break? By the time you’ve had your fill of rest, who’s to say this Family will still have a place in the morning market?"

Stalls in the morning market had grown more numerous.

From a mere handful at first to several dozen now—everyone who had a mind was looking to make a quick buck.

The authorities turned a blind eye, and the situation was positive overall.

"Our suppliers, right now, are already a coveted commodity. It’s only a matter of time before others catch up and start selling the exact same thing. Being the pioneers gives us a major advantage, now you’re telling me to rein it in?"

Jingting scratched his head, struggling to find the right expression.

"Hand over the ... pig’s river!"

"Don’t you mean, let go of our territory?"

The street vendors were so engrossed in commerce that they couldn’t even use expressions correctly anymore. Even the top scorer who once got 95 points had started to use the wrong words.

"Right, that’s what I meant. By your logic, if we take a break, we essentially abandon our turf. Just give it up!"

"What’s more important, wealth or life? We already have enough money, wouldn’t it be better to prioritize stability?"

The young couple expressed their respective views. Tensions were mounting in their back-and-forths, and the room filled with an explosive odor.

Ever since Suizi married into the family, Jingting had never openly defied her.

And Suizi had always been accommodating and obedient, like a lamb.

This marked the first-ever disagreement between the couple, and it was over business matters.

Seeing these two going at each other, Wang Cuihua quickly stepped in to mediate.

"Suizi, are you not feeling well? If you’re uncomfortable, I won’t go to work. I’ll stay home with you, and let Tiegen handle the supply matters."

"He isn’t going either."

"You rebellious young woman! Since when did it become the woman’s call? I make the decisions in this house — Ouch!"

Before he could finish, Jingting found himself in an ignominious heap on the floor.

The small stool he had been sitting on had been kicked over by Wang Cuihua.

"Talk properly! Who do you think you are? Without the household’s mister, who makes the decisions? An eminent figure once said, without the lady taking care of the household, the world would be in chaos!"

Wang Cuihua disagreed with Suizi’s advice to abandon the plan, but she didn’t stand by while her son put on a show.

"Which idiotic towering figure would say things like this?"

"Your dad!" Wang Cuihua slapped him on the head.

Yu Jingting sat on the ground, seething with anger and glaring at the small dining table.

If it wasn’t for the plate of sweet and sour pork that his wife adored, he would have flipped the table over in an instant. He was furious!

Catching sight of Suizi’s appealing face out of the corner of his eye, Yu Jingting muttered to himself.

Because she looked so delightful, he decided to forgive the damnable table and not overturn it.

Yu Jingting imagined himself to be some heroic titan at the moment.

Yet, in the eyes of his wife and mother, he was nothing but a foolish partridge sitting on the floor.

"Fine, get up, you two talk it over nicely, no more shouting." Wang Cuihua tried to mediate.

"First, let her stop causing a fuss, then I’ll get up." Yu Jingting sat on the floor, his hand propping up his chin, acting casually.

"If you’re content to sit, then sit and freeze your ass off until you get piles!" Suizi, seeing him acting so pleased with himself, was in no rush to forgive him.

Yu Jingting got so angry his eyes bulged out, pointing at Suizi.

"Say that again?"

Was this really his sweet wife who, when angry, could only pathetically grasp a knife and go after people?!

"No need to say good things twice! If you don’t get up, from now on I’ll call you Hemorrhoid Brother!" Suizi, who had been preparing zingers for several months, felt like a new woman.

"I think you’re starved of calcium oxide!" Despite his tough talk, Yu Jingting quickly helped himself to the stool and sat up.

A real man doesn’t spar with women!

"Why are you so fierce! Speak to Suizi properly -— you always mention calcium oxide, what on earth is that?"

Suizi and Yu Jingting simultaneously fell silent.

Yu Jingting looked at Suizi triumphantly, his gaze was all but daring her, "Come on, you’re usually so talkative, explain it to our mom."

Suizi lowered her head in silence, her face slightly red.

Yu Jingting felt he had regained his masculine dignity and took the opportunity when his mother wasn’t looking to stretch his hand under the table, signaling Suizi with a playful gesture.

His eyes were playful, as if to tell Suizi, "Since you’re too embarrassed to explain, brother will give you a demonstration."

The suggestive movements embarrassed Suizi and also irritated her but she didn’t dare to react, afraid that her mother-in-law might notice.

Suizi tried to push him away, but he caught her little hand and continued his playful gestures.

Everyone fell silent, and the atmosphere gradually became tense.

Suizi bit her lips, keeping her head bowed, while Yu Jingting tapped rhythmically on the table with his other hand.

Every tap made Suizi’s cheeks flush a fraction more and her earlobes grew hot.

Wang Cuihua looked at the quiet couple, utterly baffled.

How did their quarrel look like they were flirting?

The way their eyes met, it was clear that they weren’t really fighting — wait, why were they arguing in the first place?

"Right, we were talking about the goods purchasing issue."

Yu Jingting only coolly retracted his hand when he noticed Suizi was on the verge of blowing her top, looking smug with himself.

"No discussion, we’ll do as I say."

He wanted to save a large sum of money for the family before Suizi had the baby, to give her a surprise.

Yu Jingting thought, nobody could stop a genuine man from giving the surprise he had in mind, not even his beloved one!

At the moment, Yu Jingting felt invincible, just like the future successful businessmen.

Suizi, looking at the boisterous man in front of her, lacked the confidence to persuade him.

But the fear instilled by that dream remained, she had to stop him.

Mustering her courage, she decided to go all out.