Chapter 67 A Catchphrase

Besides Grandma Yao, Aunt Yao, Aunt Yao's sister, and Zhong Xiaochun's mother, Zhong Xiaochun's mother was also in the room.

She looked at her daughter, about to say something to smooth things over, when she saw Zhong Xiaochun shake her head slightly at her.

Zhong Xiaochun secretly pinched his palm, thinking about what Yao Shula had told him.

She also remembered what day it was—the day Old Yao's family was welcoming a new bride into the house, and it was best to avoid any arguments.

Your tone must be moderate; don't sound like you've taken some kind of poison. Even when saying the harshest things, you must have a smile on your face...

This is what Yao Shula told Zhong Xiaochun.

Zhong Xiaochun immediately put on an incredibly enthusiastic smile and retorted in a tone that was half reproachful and half joking.

"Auntie, what are you saying?"

Outsiders would think I had that child before he even entered Old Yao's house!

Are you looking down on me, or on my family's Funian?

The room fell silent immediately.

The aunt, who had been expecting Zhong Xiaochun to meekly accept her lesson, was suddenly stunned.

Something's not right! Why has my sister's third daughter-in-law changed her personality like this?!

In the past, he always kept quiet. Let alone what the elders said, even if his peers said something that went too far, Zhong Xiaochun would just lower his head and not say anything.

Now that I am an elder, and also her mother-in-law's sister, how dare she talk back like this?

Auntie looked at Zhong Xiaochun, then at Zhong Xiaochun's mother, and then at Yao's eldest aunt, who also looked surprised. Suddenly, she understood something.

Is it because he felt more confident seeing his mother around?

Aunt Yao was surprised for a moment, and then looked at Yao Shula who came in with her.

Suddenly, I understood something.

See, they must have learned from that girl Shura!

Shura could teach her a few things, and that would be enough for her third daughter-in-law to use for a while.

No wonder Zhong Xiaochun has been more enthusiastic than anyone else lately when it comes to delivering things to Shula and her siblings!

So he went to study!

However... you're doing quite well in your studies; that was a pretty good retort!

Zhong Xiaochun gave birth to Fu Nian's child, so she'll definitely have to work a little harder to help take care of the child...

This woman is really something. I just muttered a few words to her, saying I was busy and had to stay home with my child every day, how did she make such a big deal out of it...?

"Why are you angry, child? Your aunt is just concerned about you and doing this for your own good..." The aunt was about to continue speaking.

Suddenly, Yao's eldest daughter-in-law, who had originally planned to come in to watch the play, spoke up.

"Auntie, look at what you're saying."

We all know you're doing this for our own good; after all, it's only natural for elders to give younger generations a few pointers.

But you can't just say anything to someone and lecture them!

Think about it, if outsiders heard what you said, they wouldn't just think, as your sister-in-law said, that her child was brought from outside.

People might wonder if there's a problem between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in the Yao family!

Our mother-in-law works hard at home every day and suffers mistreatment, but has nowhere to complain. That's why she came to you to complain!

What will others say?

They say my mother-in-law is dissatisfied with all three of her daughters-in-law and went back to her parents' home to complain. In our Yao family, the mother-in-law and daughters-in-law argue every day because of taking care of the children.

That's not actually the case at all.

"We have a great relationship with our mother-in-law!" Yao's eldest daughter-in-law said with a smile while cracking sunflower seeds.

Upon hearing this, Yao's eldest aunt was the first to panic.

"I never said that! I've never said anything bad about my daughter-in-law outside!"

Yao's second daughter-in-law immediately took over.

"Mom, my sister-in-law was just using an analogy."

Everyone knows that the Yao family has a good relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, right?

You treat us well, and we treat you well in return. We can't be turned into something bad by someone stirring things up.

We all know you have a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

They may say harsh things, but deep down they're softer than anyone else.

We know all of this!

"Yes! Mom is very good to us. She takes care of the children and helps out when we're busy. She does a great job."

Mom, we remember everything!

"Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll make you a dress," Zhong Xiaochun immediately added.

“Yes, Mom, Xiaochun will make you a dress, and I’ll make you a pair of pants,” the eldest daughter-in-law said immediately.

"Mom, I'll buy you a pair of shoes! And I'll buy shoes for Grandma too!" The second daughter-in-law retorted.

"Yes, let's make a dress for Grandma too!"

...

The three daughters-in-law of the Yao family chatted amongst themselves, praising the good relationship between the mother-in-law and daughters-in-law in the Yao family, while subtly criticizing the eldest aunt for always causing trouble...

While eating the melon seeds that Grandma Yao handed her, Yao Shula watched her three sisters-in-law perform.

That's right, it wasn't a waste of time to teach her. Although I only told Zhong Xiaochun, this third sister-in-law carried on the tradition and told the other two sisters-in-law how to say it.

They say three women make a drama, but when these three sisters-in-law get together, it's an even bigger drama.

Grandma Yao was also happy.

That's right. Even if something happens to family members, only family members can comment. What right does an outsider like her have to point fingers?

Although the eldest daughter-in-law is not very bright and can't be helped, the other three daughters-in-law are still quite capable!

Not bad, not bad. Shura taught very well. I'll get Shura a chicken leg to eat later.

Aunt Yao was also happy!

Isn't the happiest thing for a mother-in-law to be praised by her daughter-in-law in front of everyone?

Now that her three daughters-in-law are praising her in front of everyone, isn't that something to be happy about?

Although she had secretly nagged her older sister a few times, it was really just nagging.

After she finishes nagging, shouldn't she still take care of the kids and lend a hand when she gets home?

Isn't this how every mother-in-law goes through this, no matter which family she's in...?

But... her daughters-in-law can see all the sacrifices she's made!

See, everyone's saying they want to make clothes and buy shoes for themselves these days...

And the last time, when his three daughters-in-law accompanied him to stand up for his daughter, didn't that prove that he had a good relationship with his three daughters-in-law?

It seems like Shura taught them all of this.

Aunt Yao has decided that once her youngest son's wedding is over, she will definitely thank Yao Shula properly.

Make two pairs of shoes for Shura...

Alright, let's make a pair for each of the three little ones! And the child Shura is looking after, make a pair for that too.

Children's feet are small, and it doesn't take up much fabric...

Zhong Xiaochun's mother was also happy.

Look, even my daughter, who used to be tongue-tied, knows how to speak with a sharp tongue now.

No wonder they wouldn't let me speak today!

The thought that his daughter hadn't inherited any of his intelligence, but instead resembled that old man who only knew how to work silently...

Hmm, I heard that my daughter has been getting close to Yao Laosan's eldest daughter lately.

That girl who overturned her own father's wedding banquet with a knife...

Good idea! My daughter should spend more time with feisty people...

Thinking of this, Zhong Xiaochun's mother immediately took Yao Shula's hand and whispered instructions.

"Shura, your aunt works at the vegetable company. If you want to buy some fresh vegetables in the future, go to the vegetable company!"

Your auntie will definitely arrange everything perfectly for you!

Yao Shula, who was still watching the commotion, was taken aback.

"Oh? Oh! Thank you, Auntie!"

Never mind, why not take advantage of a freebie that's been offered to us!