Lin Chai knew his wife could not work in the tofu factory, but he would not despise his wife because of it. After all, He Shi did not despise him because he stuttered.
He thought if he could accept more work in the future, he would work enough for two people, making his wife feel more relaxed. Therefore, Lin Chai decided not to bring this matter up at home.
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When he returned home, Miss He collected dried corn cobs in the yard. The dried corn cobs were light, and she needed them to prepare dinner. She had calculated the time for her husband to return so that he could have dinner as soon as he reached home.
Lin Chai returned and naturally took the basket from Miss He's hands. Then he handed the five coins he had earned to her. "This is the money I've earned today."