This was a treatment Wang Linglan had never received before.
Before marrying Li Anqing, she had only experienced scolding, insults, disdain, and ridicule. But now, who would mention her bad luck with husbands? Everyone says she has good fortune, especially with such a wonderful daughter.
It was her husband, Li Anqing, who changed all of this. Wang Linglan carried a basket, and on the way home, someone handed her two radishes. Wang Linglan thanked them, and the woman laughed, saying it was worthless stuff; they'd thank them properly when they found pearls.
Back at home, Li Anqing was mending fishing nets.
"Where is the girl?" Wang Linglan asked.
"She went to play by the sea," Li Anqing replied, "I don't know why this child loves to play by the sea so much."
"Just make sure she's careful. What would you like for lunch?" Wang Linglan put down the basket and started to sort the vegetables inside.
"Sweet and sour ribs," Li Anqing said, "She's sensible, don't worry."
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