Jiang Kai felt uneasy that his parents had given the job to Jiang Jun without even discussing it with him, but he couldn't stop them from doing so: "What's the use of saying all this? The second son's family should be coming back soon. Besides, he's been in the countryside for so long, we can't let them stay there forever. It's just a coincidence that Ru Yun's girlfriend knows about this temporary job and wants you to do it, but you can't do that anyway. As for Mom's job, don't even think about it."

He'd gotten to know his mother all over the years; she wouldn't do anything without a reason. She gave this job to his second son's wife simply because she knew his character. Now that Jiang Jun had taken the job, he'd have to ask his mother about things from now on.

Fang Meili didn't care about any of that: "What does Jiang Jun going to the countryside have to do with me? It's not like I asked him to go. No matter what, your family just doesn't respect me. Let me tell you, Jiang Kai, if you don't give me an explanation this time, we're getting a divorce. Don't think your family can bully me."

After Fang Meili finished speaking, she packed a few clothes, grabbed the family's money, banknotes, passbooks, and household registration book, and rushed out, ignoring her child crying for his mother.

Jiang Kai wanted to pursue his wife, but seeing his two children crying like this, he was exhausted. Jiang Jianguo and Wang Shuhua, who lived next door, heard the argument and were both angry and helpless.

Ten fingers are of different lengths, so how can they make sure no one complains?

Jiang Jianguo walked over and said, "Go check on your wife. Your mother and I are taking care of the child. It's late at night. Even if she doesn't want to come back, you should still take her to her father-in-law's house."

Jiang Kai looked at his parents, feeling angry but also knowing that they were right to do so. They were asking for too much. Over the years, Jiang Jun had never asked anything of his family while living in the countryside. He shouldn't be angry just because his mother gave her job to his younger brother and sister-in-law. In the end, he was just being narrow-minded.

"I'm sorry, Mom and Dad. I'll try to comfort Meili. She's just having a moment of weakness."

Wang Shuhua was also angry. She looked at her eldest son and carefully chose her words: "Jiang Kai, you had a job as soon as you graduated, and got married and had children in less than two years. Your life has always been smooth sailing. Although your wife stayed at home for a few years without working, you didn't have to pay for any of the household expenses, did you?"

“We wash our own clothes. Yes, she cooks and cleans, but apart from your own expenses, we’ve never seen any of your money.”

As expected of a mother and son, these words made Jiang Kai unable to lift his head. Wang Shuhua continued, "Not to mention anything else, just look around at our neighbors. Which family's son who is married eats and lives at home without receiving any living expenses? We have never asked you for anything, let alone when you buy clothes for me and your father during holidays. We also have to subsidize our two grandsons with New Year's money and pocket money. Think about it yourself, what have we done to wrong you?"

Jiang Kai was so ashamed that he almost buried his head in his crotch: "Mom, you're right. It's our son and daughter-in-law who are too selfish."

Jiang Jianguo also had a lot on his mind, but he didn't say it because he didn't want to embarrass his son. Today, however, his wife said it to him.

"Alright, you know it in your heart. Handing over the work to your sister-in-law is also to let their whole family come back. Jiang Jun's secretary job is only temporary, and we don't know how long it will last. After your mother retires, she can still take care of the children, right? Let's put our hearts into it and find Meili a job, no matter if it's temporary or not. Since she said it, we can't pretend we don't know. You should go and go with her."

Jiang Kai lowered his head and left the house to chase after his wife.

"Sigh, children are all a burden. Why have so many children? It's just too much trouble."

Such things are not surprising. After enjoying the benefits for many years with a clear conscience, it's natural to feel uncomfortable when those benefits are suddenly given to someone else, as if something in your hands has been snatched away.

It's understandable that people are selfish.

Jiang Ruyu only learned a few days later that so many things had happened at her uncle's house. She never thought that someone like Wang Shuhua would do good deeds.

Grandma Jiang laughed: "You still haven't seen through it. Wang Shuhua is just good at scheming. She knows that your second brother is more trustworthy than your eldest brother. Jiang Kai has not experienced any hardships, and his temperament and vision are not as good as Jiang Jun's. With your sister-in-law supporting him, she understands that if she relies on the eldest brother, her future will not be easy."

Jiang Ruyu frowned: "What's the point? They've ruined a perfectly good family like this. Even if Second Brother comes back, he'll still have a grudge against Eldest Brother's family."

"Don't worry about them, let your uncle handle it himself." Only when you raise children do you realize the kindness of your parents. Now the eldest son knows how much of a scoundrel he was when he was young.

Jiang Jun returned five days later. Jiang Ruyu had already asked her uncle and discussed it with Zheng Yang. Zheng Yang found a larger tricycle, and they took her uncle to the train station to pick up the person.

"Second brother, second sister-in-law, over here!" Jiang Ruyu waved and jumped. Jiang Jun was busy taking care of his wife and children while holding the package. Kong Xuefang looked up when she heard the noise.

"Jiang Jun, it was Dad, Ruyu, and Zheng Yang who came to pick us up." Zheng Yang and Jiang Jianguo had already squeezed over to help carry our things.

Jiang Ruyu walked up to her little nephew with a string of candied hawthorns and teased him: "Oh, this must be Hao Hao. He's so good. Here, this is a string of candied hawthorns from your aunt. Welcome Hao Hao home."

"Thank you, Auntie." Jiang Hao was not even two years old and could not speak clearly yet, but he looked quite well-behaved and resembled his mother; he was a handsome boy.

Seeing that Ruyu had come to pick up their family, Kong Xuefang felt much less panicked: "Ruyu, it's been a long time. You've gone to so much trouble to come and pick us up."

"Second sister-in-law, I'm here to pick up my nephew. He's a little darling. You and your second brother are going home, so you don't need us to pick you up."

Jiang Jianguo said with a smile, "That's right, let's go, we're going back to our own home. Haohao, I'm your grandpa, call me grandpa and let me hear it."

Jiang Hao is quite daring despite his small size. He looked at his mother, and when she smiled at him, he looked at Jiang Jianguo and showed his little teeth: "Hello, Grandpa."

"Oh, good, good, my grandson is so smart. Come on, Grandpa has prepared some delicious food for you."

After exiting the train station, Jiang Ruyu smiled and pointed to the tricycle: "Second sister-in-law, don't mind, let's take this tricycle back. The public buses will definitely be packed right now."

“Okay, I’m fine with it. I’m home now, I can walk back.” Kong Xuefang was very happy. This is the capital city! This is the first time she has ever been back here. She never dreamed that she would find a partner in the capital.

"Ruyu, all you care about are your second sister-in-law and Haohao, you can't even see your second brother anymore." After putting everything away, Jiang Juncai complained to his cousin with a bitter face.

Jiang Ruyu made a face: "Hehe, with Second Sister-in-law and Hao Hao around, Second Brother, you'll have to take a backseat."