I have no idea what this family's purpose is...

Liu Shitou made chicken stew with mushrooms and stir-fried cabbage slices.

Xiao Hu whispered, "Second Sister-in-law, it's definitely clean since I made it."

Judging from the way the Liu family ate, they thought today's dishes were incredibly delicious. But for Aunt Wei and Song Yan, it was just so-so.

Little Tiger was very good at reading people's expressions, and he sensed that Grandma Stone was reluctant to let him eat. He ate a few bites and then stopped, picking up a piece of cabbage with his chopsticks.

My family came all this way, only to be upset by you? Song Yan thought to himself, just because he doesn't like the chicken doesn't mean Xiao Hu doesn't want to eat it.

When Song Yan saw the chicken leg, she picked it up and put it in Xiao Hu's bowl.

"Ah!" Grandma Stone wanted to speak.

Liu Wang stared fiercely at his mother. The old lady was clearly holding back her anger.

Finally, the meal was finished. Aunt Wei wanted to get home before dark, so she hurried back.

Wei Xiaogu: "My body is like this. After this, I'm not even sure if I'll be able to see you again."

Aunt Wei remained silent, waiting for her to continue.

"The stone is too big. He still hasn't found a wife. Sister-in-law, my health isn't good enough. If you can help me out, please do."

Oh, so you've finally revealed your purpose.

There was sadness in Aunt Wei's eyes. "After all these years, you're still the same."

Your older brother raised you; have you repaid his kindness in raising you?

Don't you know how your eldest son came to be? He brought you a son, and how have you treated him?

When your older brother found out you abandoned the child, he said he didn't consider you his sister. After that, he hasn't stepped foot in your house, has he?

She threw it away? She threw the child away? And what's with the question, "How did the son come to be?"

Wei Xiaogu suddenly became agitated, "That wasn't my choice! My mother-in-law forced me to do it." After shouting, she started to pant.

Aunt Wei stopped talking.

The only sound in the room was Wei Xiaogu's panting. After a moment of silence, Wei Da Niang began to speak: "When your brother died, neither of your two nephews were married. Did your family help me at all?"

My family was going through a really tough time when Aijun got into trouble!

Now, I'm an old woman who's half-buried in the ground. I can't even support Wei Ping and Wei An. How can I help you find a wife for your son?

Didn't your brother help you a lot back then? I didn't say a word against him.

Ever since you abandoned the child, I've found you and your family too ruthless (like beasts), and I haven't wanted to have anything to do with them anymore. But I didn't stop your brother. Is your brother ignoring you now too?

The fact that I'm here to see you today is to fulfill our bond as sisters-in-law.

After saying that, Aunt Wei was about to leave.

"Sister-in-law! The Patriots Association goes hunting, so your lives are better than mine," Wei Xiaogu pleaded.

Aunt Wei: "How did your brother die? He was bitten by a wild animal, and the wound became infected and he died. So I never let my son hunt again. In the end, my eldest son still didn't survive. Now Aiguo has joined the army, so he can't hunt anymore!"

“But…” Wei Xiaogu was unwilling to give up.

"The patriotic allowance is meant to support me, my wife, Wei Ping, and Wei An, but it can't possibly support my cousin! Shi Tou has parents!" Aunt Wei was unusually resolute.

"I knew begging her was useless, and she even ate my chicken for nothing! Ugh!" Grandma Stone spat at Aunt Wei.

Song Yan was quick enough to pull his mother-in-law back two steps, preventing the phlegm from landing on her.

Song Yan was furious and grabbed the old lady's wrist, squeezing it hard.

"Ahhh!" the old woman screamed.

Liu Shitou stepped forward to pull Song Yan away.

Chang Xiaohu shoved Liu Shitou away. Chang Xiaohu used to hang out with those thugs every day and was very agile.

"You can't possibly vomit at my mother-in-law."

"It hurts, it hurts! Cough cough cough!" The old lady coughed repeatedly.

"Second cousin's wife, let go!" Only Shi Tou pleaded for her.

The old lady was really in pain. "I won't do it again. I definitely won't do it again."

Song Yan then let go of her hand.

There was actually a hint of pleasure on the mother-in-law's face.

"Sister-in-law, we had no choice! Shi Tou is already twenty!" Liu Wang's back was already slightly hunched.

"In the end, it's all because of that child," Wei Xiaogu cried.

“That child is so obedient and sensible! You are just unlucky,” said Aunt Wei.

“A few days ago, I arranged a marriage for a girl for Shi Tou, but the family is asking for a dowry of 30 yuan. My family really doesn’t have any money, and we’re still in debt. Sister-in-law, my health won’t last many more years. If I don’t see my son get married, I won’t be able to close my eyes in peace.” Wei Xiaogu was already a little out of breath, and she was about to run out of breath again after crying.

“When your eldest brother died, neither of his sons had gotten married, and his eyes were closed. I won’t eat your chicken for free; here’s ten yuan.” Aunt Wei put down ten yuan. “You all go out; I have something to ask her.”

"What are you asking? Get out of here!" Grandma Stone yelled.

Aunt Wei picked up the money and was about to put it in her pocket.

Grandma Stone got anxious, "You've already taken it out?" But there was no use in getting anxious; she coughed violently whenever she moved around.

“Sister-in-law, feel free to ask me anything!” Liu Wang said.

What did the mother-in-law want to ask? Song Yan and Chang Xiaohu went out first, followed by Liu Wang and Shi Tou.

Little Tiger gave the horse some warm water; there was still a long way to go back…

Song Yan glanced at her watch; her mother-in-law had been talking inside for over twenty minutes…

Finally, the door opened, and Aunt Wei came out.

"Godmother, shall we go now?" Chang Xiaohu stepped forward to support his godmother.

My mother-in-law's godson is truly a blessing; he's so considerate!

Liu Wang: "Sister-in-law, if we leave now, it will be dark by the time we get home. Why don't we leave tomorrow?"

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