Chapter 143 Deliberately Committing a Crime

"Sure."

The eldest son's wife readily agreed, "I'll call my brother when we go to school tomorrow. He's short-staffed, so what difference does it make who he uses? Uncle is still one of our own."

Su put his arm around her shoulder, gently nuzzling her head back and forth, and sighed, saying, "Jianshu, you're so kind."

The eldest son's wife hugged his waist and said with a smile, "Yes, I also think I'm a good person, and so are you, Brother Guo, Mom, and everyone else."

Su Laoda was amused and gently rocked her while holding her.

She said, "My second and third children are still like children. Once they get married and have children with the people they love, they might get better like me."

The eldest son's wife shook her head in his arms and mumbled that it was different.

"Guo-ge is the best person in the world to me. They... bullied Mom, the kind of bullying that they knew was wrong, bullying Mom because she felt sorry for them, bullying her relentlessly. I hated them back then, but thankfully..."

The eldest daughter-in-law peeked out from Su Laoda's embrace, her hair sticking up frizzily from static electricity. Her fair face was flushed on both sides, like she had applied blush. Her eyes were moist as she looked at Su Laoda, her gaze curving upwards with a bright smile.

Boss Su's pupils dilated in shock, his eyes fixed on the little wife in his arms.

The eldest daughter-in-law, completely oblivious, laughed, "...Mom seems to have realized the problem and changed her parenting style. Second Uncle... I'm not sure if he's been 'bent over', but his actions in avenging Third Uncle and bringing the bad guys to justice were very touching. I really like that our children have such an uncle who would go to great lengths for his family! Third Uncle... he's too complacent. He's enthusiastic about making money for a short time now, but it's hard to say how long that enthusiasm will last..."

When Su saw her smile, he grinned back.

The eldest daughter-in-law paused for a moment, touched his face, and patted it lightly, "Brother Guo?"

Su Laoda snapped out of his daze, his eyes fixed on her lips. His Adam's apple bobbed, and he asked in confusion, "Hmm?"

The voice was hoarse, much like the cry of a certain time.

The eldest son's wife realized what had happened, and her face flushed red as if a bottle of red ink had been spilled, turning from her cheeks to the roots of her ears. She buried her face in the eldest son's arms.

The eldest son, Su, stumbled backward from the impact, grabbed his wife to steady himself, and couldn't help but chuckle as he held her close.

However, when her gaze fell upon the view outside the window, she let out a soft sigh.

If only my younger siblings were all sensible.

In the courtyard, after reciting the poem, Su Laosan proudly shrugged, but when he looked at Li Banxia, ​​he was somewhat cautious.

Li Banxia noticed this, her eyes flickered with mixed emotions for a moment, and she nodded in praise, "You memorized it very well. Keep it up. From now on, come to me once a week to memorize it. I'll do a spot check, and you'll have to memorize whichever page I pick."

"Yes!" Old Su replied happily.

Li Banxia closed her eyes again, pretending to sleep, and continued to think about her own things.

After a while, noticing that Su Laosan was still there, she opened her eyes and looked at him, "Is there anything else?"

"Mom, you're not angry with me anymore, are you?"

Li Banxia glanced at him, her brows furrowing slightly. "Are you afraid I'll get angry?"

"I'm scared," Su Laosan nodded.

These words sounded completely unfamiliar to Li Banxia. Her sons always talked back to her with such confidence and eloquence. When had they ever been afraid of her?

It's all because she's afraid of them.

Fearing that they might not have enough to eat or wear, and fearing that they might feel that I am being biased, I try my best to take care of each child's feelings and try my best to treat them all equally.

They weren't afraid when she was so careful and reluctant to let go.

She would either hit or scold them, and if she said she didn't want something, she would just say so. Did that make them afraid?

Why do you have to be so stubborn?!

"What are you afraid of?" Li Banxia wanted to know.

Su Laosan opened his mouth and said, "From childhood to adulthood, Mom has always indulged us. She gave us whatever we wanted. She never said anything even though I didn't work. She even gave me pocket money when she found out I was dating..."

Li Banxia looked over and asked, "Is it my fault that I'm making you find a job and earn money now?"

“...You just said that things were a bit strange back then.”

Su Laosan gave a cautious, apologetic smile. Seeing Li Banxia's indifferent gaze, he tightened his grip on the Xinhua Dictionary and quickly said, "Mom, you were very angry with me before because you and Second Brother said I was just watching the fun from the sidelines and showed no brotherly affection. I immediately changed my ways. Also, Mom, I've kept in mind all the things you usually say to Second Brother, Hongmei, and Xiao Si. I often bring them up to think about where I went wrong. I may be a little lazy, but I'm not stupid, I..."

Su Laosan gave Li Banxia a pitiful smile.

"Mom, about Erniu and me..."

Su Laosan clenched his sweaty hands and said nervously, "I really did think about doing what Mom said and finding a good job. I also really did think that if I couldn't find one, I would just rely on Mom to support me like before. I thought that since I've been so good lately, Mom would indulge me as before, or at the very least..."

Li Banxia frowned, looking at him without any emotion.

"I'm sorry, Mom, I was wrong."

Su Laosan, having given up all hope, shouted, "Big brother is right. We've reached the age to start our own families and build our careers. We should support our children like you, Mom. Mom, I won't be like Dad, relying on my wife for support. I love Erniu, and I don't want her to work as hard as you to support the family. I just want her to be comfortable, without having to do anything, just like you used to do for me..."

Li Banxia, ​​"..."

She didn't know how to react for a moment.

She thought that her third son was lazy and didn't like to use his brain because he was stupid, but he was actually the quickest-witted of all her sons.

He knows what she cares about and what she dislikes; he is good at assessing situations and reflecting on his own actions.

But his analysis ignited a nameless anger within her.

So, he knows she works hard to earn money and struggles to support her family, yet he still comfortably enjoys her sacrifices?!

Even under these circumstances, they still have the audacity to ask her to help raise their child?!

"Is this what you call fear?"

Li Banxia glared at him and said coldly, "I see you're quite smug. After living such a comfortable life of having everything done for you for so many years, do you think your mother is an idiot?"

"...there were some times."

Su Laosan gave a dry laugh, but after being glared at even more fiercely by Li Banxia, ​​he immediately stopped laughing and said, "Mom, I won't laugh anymore."

Li Banxia, ​​"..."

The veins on her forehead were bulging, and her fists were hard enough to make her want to punch someone.

Su Laosan swallowed hard, took a step back, and smiled ingratiatingly at Li Banxia, ​​"Mom, don't be angry. I was just being immature. Actually, I know in my heart that you treat me that way because you love me and care for me. That's why you spoil me. No one else would have done that. I'm the fool."

These words made Li Banxia pause for a moment, and she looked up at Su Laosan.

Su Laosan chuckled, "Mom, I'm just lazy, not stupid."

"Starting tomorrow, memorize one more page each day."

Li Banxia stood up, no longer wanting to stay in the courtyard.

She went out for a stroll; if she stayed any longer, she feared she might want to use her own son as a punching bag.

Su Laosan was stunned for a moment, then let out a pitiful "Ah," and said, "Mom, what did I say wrong? Forget it and I'll say it again, okay?"

Li Banxia, ​​"..."