Just as the atmosphere became awkward, a woman walked in, holding a child, and called out to the middle-aged woman, "Mom, your grandson just wants to be with you."

As soon as Chu Ma thought about it, she realized that the woman was Ma Fei's wife and the child was Ma Fei's son, who was also the grandson of her mortal enemy. Her face immediately darkened.

Seeing Chu's mother's expression change—her initial embarrassment turning into a slight smile—the middle-aged woman took the child and said to her daughter-in-law, "Honestly, I'm so old, I can barely walk, and you still want me to take your child. Even though he's my grandson, I still have my own space..."

His daughter-in-law was stunned for a moment.

What happened?

Didn't you say you love taking care of your grandchildren the most?

"Don't do it again next time," the middle-aged woman said, turning to Chu's mother, "This is my grandson, he's always mischievous and naughty, just thinking about him makes me annoyed..."

"snort!"

Chu's mother snorted heavily, stood up, stopped playing mahjong, and went outside.

Looking at the angry figure, Ma Fei's mother laughed out loud: "You're still too green to fight me."

... ...

He's just a grandson!

What are you so smug about?!

Do you think you're making a good impression?

Believe it or not, I'll get my 'darling' to have one too?

But my 'darling' isn't married yet, how can we have a baby?

well... ...

Chu's mother rushed home in a rage, her mind filled with fury.

As soon as she got home, she heard a commotion coming from next door. Instantly, Chu's mother forgot her anger, ran back into the house, grabbed a small stool, and stood on the wall, watching her neighbor and her daughter-in-law argue.

The mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law next door argue every few days, making a huge fuss.

This is one of Chu Ma's favorite shows.

"I can't stay here anymore, I'm going back to my parents' home," the daughter-in-law said.

"Fine, let's go then, who's afraid of who?" The mother-in-law put her hands on her hips, extremely angry, and looked up at Chu's mother, saying, "These daughters-in-law nowadays are becoming more and more unreasonable."

“Chu Fang’s mother, you’d better be careful. You have to discipline her properly when she comes in, otherwise she’ll take advantage of you. But your daughter-in-law is very good. She’s the best daughter-in-law I’ve ever met. You’re not as annoyed as I am.”

Everyone witnessed what Zhong Tingyue did at Chu Fang's house.

She not only ran around greeting the guests with a smile and treated them gently, but she also took care of Chu's mother, remaining calm even when Chu's mother showed hostility.

In everyone's eyes, Zhong Tingyue is the perfect daughter-in-law.

Speaking of this, Chu's mother felt a surge of resentment.

In everyone's eyes, Zhong Tingyue is gentle and kind, but in Chu's mother's eyes, she is not so gentle. She often goes against her and doesn't take her seriously at all.

She went east, Zhong Tingyue went west.

"You don't know, she..."

Chu's mother wanted to tell the truth, but she opened her mouth, her lips moved, and she couldn't say anything.

"Don't know what?"

Chu's mother waved her hand: "Never mind, it's alright."

For some reason, she didn't want to talk about those rights and wrongs.

... ...

It was almost dawn...

Chu's mother opened her eyes, sat up abruptly, and gasped for breath.

"What's wrong?" Chu's father immediately woke up, saw his wife covered in sweat, and pulled out a tissue to wipe her forehead.

Chu's mother pouted and said aggrievedly, "I dreamed that after Zhong Tingyue married into the family, she bullied me. Even 'Guai Guai' couldn't control her. I spent all day at home doing laundry and cooking, serving Zhong Tingyue like a servant, just like Yang Bailao in the old society. I eventually died from exhaustion."

That dream was terrifying; it was a nightmare.

Mr. Chu got out of bed, poured a glass of water and handed it to his wife, saying, "That was just a dream, don't take it seriously."

“Dreams are a reflection of the real world.” Mother Chu said, her neck stiff. “I just felt that Zhong Tingyue would bully me after she married into the family.”

No, it won't.

"meeting!"

“... ..."

Chu's mother insisted on her opinion: "She's so smart, I'm bound to get bullied. Of course, I'm not saying I'm not smart, but I don't put my mind to bullying others like she does. After all, I'm still very kind. Do you understand?"

Chu's father narrowed his eyes, brushing aside his wife's damp hair as he said, "Is your hostility towards Zhong Tingyue because you're afraid of being bullied?"

Chu's mother tilted her head back and said, "No!"

A few seconds later, he lowered his head and replied worriedly, "Okay, yes."

Chu's mother admitted that she was a hothouse flower who had never experienced hardship. She had lived her whole life under the protection of others, and no one had ever bullied her. She had no experience in fighting.

She was also deeply affected by watching videos frequently, coupled with the arguments between her neighbor's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.

In her mind, there were bound to be conflicts and arguments between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, and she was too kind to win against Zhong Tingyue.

Besides, she couldn't even beat Zhong Tingyue before she married into the family. What would happen once she did?

Why must I become like that servant?

Just thinking about it makes me want to shake my head.

Fear... ...

Chu's father said, "I'll help you."

Chu's mother glanced at her sideways: "In the dream, you already had dementia. When I was arguing with Zhong Tingyue, you were clapping your hands and watching the show."

“... ..."

Mr. Chu tried everything to comfort Mrs. Chu, but she just couldn't wrap her head around it. She felt she was bound to be bullied and couldn't get over that hurdle.

Chu's father said, "Why don't you have an honest talk with your son about this?"

"I don't want to talk."

Chu's father knew, and his wife knew, that for their son, neither Zhong Tingyue nor themselves were people Chu Fang could bear to part with, and they did not want to trouble their son with these matters.

"Then why don't you talk to Zhong Tingyue?"

"Why?" Chu's mother stubbornly replied, "Wouldn't that make me seem afraid of her? No way!"

Chu's father stroked his chin, looking troubled.

One of the most difficult knots to untie in the world is the conflict between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law.

The two are destined to clash; no one can change that.

After pondering for a while, Chu's father said slowly, "I think you should have a serious talk with Zhong Tingyue about this. Only by being honest with each other can we find a solution. Avoiding the issue is not a permanent solution."

“You yourself know very well that your son has finally found a girlfriend he likes, and you are determined to marry her.”

"Moreover, you can think of it this way: when you take the initiative to talk to her about that, it's not because you're afraid or weak. On the contrary, you're taking the initiative to attack her and give her a hard time before she even enters the room."

Chu's mother tilted her head.

She felt something was off, but she also felt there was some truth to what her husband said.

Why do the things I don't understand always seem so reasonable?!

Chu's father asked, "What do you think?"

"Not very good!"

Chu's mother looked outside; it was just getting light. She quickly got dressed, got out of bed, and went outside.

Chu's father lay down, looked at his wife's back, and smiled.

Once the problem is identified, a solution can be found; this is a good start.