Shi Junjie continued, "Think about it, haven't things been going very well for our family these past few years? My younger brother got into university, my younger sister got into the top high school, and you, my father, and my grandparents are all in good health. The supermarket business is booming, my career is going well, and Shengnan even gave you a big, healthy grandson. Isn't that a good thing?"

"You've only been married for a few years? You might not even have reached the next level yet!" My niece still hesitated.

But I felt much more at ease. The improvement in my family's situation over the years was obvious. Everything went incredibly smoothly. The family was harmonious and prosperous, and nothing bad ever happened. My parents-in-law rarely even caught a cold. Everyone in the village envied us.

But deeply ingrained ideas are not so easy to change, and coupled with her niece's lingering resentment towards Gao Shengnan, she remained stubbornly defiant.

"If it's really a struggle, how can things go smoothly? Do you think it's okay to hit a stick and then give a sweet treat? Take those families you mentioned, which one didn't start having troubles right after getting married and never have a single day of peace? Shengnan and I are completely different."

No one knows a mother better than her son. Shi Junjie could tell from his cousin's expression that she wasn't so resistant, but just too proud to admit it. So he said, "Let's go home first. Your cousin's family is here too. The food is all ready. It's Xiaobao's birthday today, so you've come at the perfect time."

He thought that if Fang Yanming could help persuade them, things might get better.

Anyway, divorce is impossible. The best outcome is that the whole family talks it out and lives happily together. The worst outcome is that things go back to the way they were before, which is no big deal.

My cousin's expression changed slightly; she felt a tickle in her heart. Oh, my grandson, I miss her so much! I wonder what she looks like?

Shi Junjie gave the driver two hundred yuan, the extra being for the shock and parking fee. The driver beamed with joy. When they got out of the car, he kindly advised, "Let's talk things out. Everything can be discussed. Don't do anything foolish. Auntie, look how successful your son is. Houses here are so expensive. I could never afford one in my entire life!"

My niece was immediately smug, straightened her back considerably, and felt much better. She carefully looked around the neighborhood, which was just like the wealthy neighborhoods on TV, frequented by prominent people. She never imagined that her son could live in such a high-end place; it must be incredibly lucky for the Shi family.

"Did you buy this house?"

"Yeah, Shengnan and I bought it together. She earns more than me, and we're paying off the loan together. The renovation alone cost over a million."

Shi Junjie was trying to speak well of his wife, even though he actually contributed more money and was the one paying the mortgage. He was a man, and it was his responsibility; he would lose face if his wife paid the mortgage.

My niece was shocked. The renovation alone cost a million yuan. That price could buy a luxury villa in the county town.

"How much does this house cost?"

"It's over ten million, but Shengnan knows the developer, so she got a significant discount. Others would have had to pay an extra million or so!"

Shi Junjie then attributed the credit to Gao Yongnan, trying his best to gain favor with Gao's mother.

My niece was stunned. A house worth over ten million! Oh my god, she and her husband would never have earned that much money in their entire lives. Their son is really successful, no, their daughter-in-law... she's so capable!

Unbeknownst to her, her cousin had already come to regard Gao Shengnan as her daughter-in-law, but she wouldn't admit it verbally. She needed a way to back down, otherwise she would lose face.

Who does my grandson resemble?

After walking for a while, my niece couldn't help but ask about her eldest grandson.