Chapter 205 If you want it, then you're wrong!

"Mom, is this the house that Jianshe bought?"

Was it Xiaoye who bought the house?

Wang Guihua was unaware that her daughter's emotions were off.

He said directly, "Of course this is the house Xiao Ye bought. The houses over there are under construction."

Xie Jianshe told Wang Guihua about the house after she came to the provincial capital.

The house over there is registered in his name!

Xie Yanli's expression changed because Xie Jianshe had told her before that the house was rented.

She wondered, "Is this to keep her at bay?"

She was his own sister.

Back then, when I was going through the toughest time, he actually let me live in the company dormitory instead of the big house.

What is he really thinking?

Others forget their mothers after getting married, but did he forget his sister after getting married?

Thinking about these things made Xie Yanli feel very sad.

She looked at the furnishings in the courtyard, then went inside to take a look around. When she came out, her expression was even more unpleasant.

The house was so spacious, and the tables and furniture inside were all brand new.

She touched those things on the beds just now...

Everything was made of fine cotton cloth, even the mattress was made of the finest coarse cloth.

The cotton inside feels soft and fluffy; you can tell it's fresh cotton just by touching it.

How could Xiao Ye, a sent-down youth, have so much money?

Or is this a house being built for Xiao Ye to buy?

It was simply to make it better for Xiao Ye's family to live.

She's already married, how can her husband's family treat her family like this?

Xie Yanli was aware of the help Xiao Ye had given her in the past, but at this moment she was truly envious.

Thinking about my own small single dormitory room, with just one bed, where I and my two children lived.

Wanting to buy a house in the provincial capital is simply a pipe dream!

My monthly salary is only a dozen yuan.

They can barely make ends meet!

Buying a piece of clothing or a few books for the child leaves you with almost nothing.

Although life is much better than before the divorce, and I can even get a few new clothes.

I also have some spare money...

But compared to Zhou Ye's life, hers is far inferior.

She knew Zhou was also from Beijing, and his family must have left him some money...

But even if you save a lot of money, can you really buy this house?

This must have been the money spent on construction...

She also knew that Jianshe had been given a job in the provincial capital, and the salary was not low.

At this moment, my heart became extremely unbalanced.

Every penny her brother earns in the future belongs to Zhou Ye, and no matter how capable he becomes, he will still be Zhou Ye's husband.

Seeing that Zhou Ye had bought a new house while she could only live in that dilapidated dormitory.

When she saw the look in Zhou Ye's eyes, she suddenly didn't like him as much anymore!

She knew that Zhou was her benefactor, and she also knew that Zhou had helped her a lot.

Right now, I really don't like Zhou Ye that much anymore...

Wang Guihua was still immersed in joy...

He said, "Yanli, go inside and see if there's anything that needs tidying up."

This will make it more comfortable for Grandpa Zhou and the two children to stay here.

To everyone's surprise, Xie Yanli waved her hand dismissively: "I'm not going."

Wang Guihua looked at her in surprise: "What's wrong with you? You're perfectly fine, what's wrong with you?"

Xie Yanli muttered under her breath, "They have such a big house, but they won't let us live there. Instead, they let Zhou Ye's family live there!"

Now look what's happened, they just bought a big house and let her family live there.

She's much more considerate than she is to me, her older sister!

What kind of family are we?

Wang Guihua put her hands on her hips, pulled Xie Yanli aside, and whispered scolding, "You brat, don't you dare cause any trouble!"

That house you had before was a reward given to your younger brother by the higher authorities!

When you came here, it was my idea to prevent you from knowing that the house was registered under Jianshe's name!

If you knew, wouldn't you still live there?

You've moved in, and Jianshe and Xiaoye are married. How can you move in now?

Should we kick you out or what?

I knew you'd think that way—wanting to get a bargain!

I just said that, do you have any objections?

If you have any complaints, take them out on me. This was all my decision as the mother.

Xie Yanli said with a wronged expression, "Mom, I'm your own daughter."

How could you do this to me?

That house is so big, how come it can't fit the three of us?

The three of us can share a room, that's enough. We're living in that dormitory now. It's cold and damp in winter, and I have to buy coal briquettes; everything costs money.

Then, with a quick glance around, she said, "Mom, you see, I won't hold grudges about what happened before. I'm really uncomfortable living in that dorm now."

Now that Zhou Ye's family has moved out, the house is empty. Why don't I move in?

Anyway, we're all family, and you're the child's maternal grandmother.

With family members around, it's easier to take care of them.

As soon as Xie Yanli finished speaking, Wang Guihua tapped her on the forehead.

"You wish! Putting aside whether you're divorced or not, what kind of situation is it for a married sister-in-law to live at her brother and sister-in-law's house?"

It's not like you have nowhere to stay!

Let me tell you, your married sister-in-law shouldn't interfere in her family's affairs.

Xiao Ye and Jianshe are doing well now, and in a few years they'll have a big, fat grandson.

Don't get involved.

Xie Yanli said with dissatisfaction, "Mom, I am Jianshe's older sister. How can you bear to let me live in that single dormitory?"

I'm bringing my two kids back to live with me. I definitely won't cause any trouble. I can even help with some housework and cooking.

Isn't it easier to have a smaller size?

Besides, it's a newly built house. I live at my younger brother's house, so what?

Wang Guihua was extremely disappointed and angry: "How could I have given birth to such a daughter?"

They're completely unreasonable! Other women's divorced sisters-in-law can stay at their parents' house, but their sisters-in-law are constantly yelling at them!

You found such a sensible sister-in-law who doesn't say a single bad word about you.

They even helped me find a job, arrange accommodation, and school for my two children. They didn't say anything to my younger siblings, and even helped me out.

They even brought you food and drinks. And what did you do? You're insatiable! Let me tell you, if you dare come back, I'll break your legs!

Xie Yanli sighed and said angrily, "You're the one who can't tell the difference between inside and outside the family if you won't let me come back to live here."

You're still letting Jianshe buy a house for Xiaoye, wouldn't it be better to buy such a big house for me?

Wang Guihua pinched Xie Yanli's arm hard!

"Stop talking nonsense to me..."

This house was bought by the owner himself.

The cleaning was done by the family themselves; let alone construction, our Xie family didn't contribute a single penny.

Stop thinking about these unnecessary things.

Xie Yanli said in disbelief, "Impossible, this was bought with construction money."

Don't think I don't know.

Wang Guihua was truly disappointed in Xie Yanli and glared at her!

Then he turned and left.

Xie Yanli stood to the side, looking at everything in the yard with dissatisfaction, thinking how wonderful it would be if this were hers.

Actually, her heart was very conflicted and complicated!

She knew how good Zhou Ye was, but she couldn't hide the pain in her heart!

Dot and Bean are very innocent children...

They ran over and said to Xie Yanli, "Mom, when I grow up, I'll buy you a house as beautiful as this too."

To everyone's surprise, Xie Yanli snorted and said, "Buy it for me?"

"When you buy it, it'll be for your wife. When will it ever be my turn as her mother?"

These words, laced with sarcasm, were overheard by Zhou.

Zhou also glanced at him, a glance that sent a chill down Xie Yanli's spine, and she dared not say anything more.

Zhou didn't dwell on it too much, but went to the kitchen to see how Li's wife's cooking was going.

Because of the time constraint, Sister Li did not steam buns, but cooked a table full of dishes and steamed some rice.

The fluffy white rice is served.

This surprised Zhou somewhat.

Even though they're all rice, everyone steams it differently!

It's like the ones I steamed myself; they're always sticky and mushy.

The rice that Sister Li steamed was so perfectly separated, glistening and translucent, that it looked incredibly appetizing!

In Zhou Ye's opinion, the food prepared was no worse than what the chefs at the five-star hotels had made before.

Not only does it smell good, but it also looks great.

There are even platters!

She couldn't help but exclaim, "Sister Li, the food you cooked is so beautiful!"

Sister-in-law Li touched her nose and said shyly, "Comrade Zhou, these are just some of my hobbies. I've loved drawing since I was a child."

However, because my family was poor, I could only watch other children draw.

I also enjoy cooking. When I'm cooking, I think to myself, "Wouldn't it be wonderful if I could bring those beautiful shapes to life on a plate?"

"I hope Comrade Zhou won't take offense at my meddling."

He spoke very humbly, which Zhou liked very much!

"You can do whatever you want from now on, I really like it."

Receiving such affirmation made Sister Li even happier. She looked at Sister Chen with surprise, and Sister Chen nodded.

Sister Chen started working a few years earlier than Sister Li.

She personally trained Sister-in-law Li.

Once the food was ready, Sister Li invited everyone to start eating.

Just as Zhou helped his grandfather over, he saw Sister Li and Sister Chen each take some food and sit in the kitchen.

So he called out, "Sister-in-law Li, why aren't you eating with us?"

Sister-in-law Li smiled shyly and said, "Comrade Zhou, you and your family are having a meal, so Sister-in-law Chen and I won't join in."

Everyone was more comfortable eating then.

Zhou also looked over and saw that Li's wife and Chen's wife only had some radishes and cabbage on their plates.

There was even very little rice.

Zhou also knew that refined grains were very precious now, and ordinary families simply couldn't afford them.

Therefore, Sister Li and Sister Chen did not want to eat too much, lest they displease the host.

Zhou sighed, knowing they insisted on eating in the kitchen, so he didn't force them.

Instead, he took a large plate to the main room and added some fish, meat, and various vegetables.

The plates were overflowing before they were even brought to the kitchen!

He said to Sister Chen and Sister Li, "Sisters, you've come to work for my family. We will definitely treat you well when it comes to meals."

So please don't be so polite in the future. You need to be well-fed to have the energy to work!

"What right do you have to watch us eat meat?"

Sister-in-law Li and Sister-in-law Chen were so moved they almost cried. In their previous employers' homes, even if they ate just one more bite of coarse flour steamed bun, people would look down on them, as if they didn't deserve to have a full stomach.

They were used to this kind of treatment, but they never expected to suddenly find themselves in such a good home!

They not only made sure they were full, but they also made sure they ate well!

They even let them eat these precious fish and meat.

Mrs. Chen took it over voluntarily, knowing that saying anything more would be pretentious.

Moved, they said, "Comrade Zhou, we understand. We will take good care of the two children from now on."

"You all eat first. We'll keep the food warm in the kitchen. Feed the kids first."

He then put the food in a steamer to keep it warm.

So she came out with Zhou Ye, and Zhou Ye didn't insist.

After all, this is their job.

Looking at the beautiful and fragrant dishes on the table, Wang Guihua exclaimed, "There really are experts in every profession! I thought I was a pretty good cook, but I never imagined there were people better than me."

This meal looks like enough to eat three big bowls of rice!

That's why Xie Yanli is described as someone who has her own ideas but is also cowardly.

Although she had some issues with Zhou, she didn't dare to do anything out of line at the dinner table.

She didn't even dare to take the big pieces of meat or fish when she ate, while her two children were much more generous than her.

Although Dou Dou is a little shy, she can eat anything thanks to her brother's care.

Xie Yanli picked at the food beside her while internally arguing.

Dian Dian first added a piece of pork rib to her younger sister's plate, and then added another piece to her mother's plate. While eating, she said, "The food my aunties make is so delicious. I want to eat an extra bowl of rice today."

Xie Yanli was afraid that Zhou would be dissatisfied, so she quickly patted Dian Dian and said, "You child, have I not been feeding you enough?"

Why do you look like a starving ghost?

After he finished speaking, he noticed that the atmosphere at the table had changed, so he quickly looked up.

Wang Guihua glared at her and said, "Can't you even control what you eat?"

Hurry up and eat your food...

The child is eating, as if there's not enough food.

Zhou looked at Xie Yanli with a half-smile and said, "Big sister, are you worried that I won't have enough food here?"

Seeing Zhou Ye's gaze, Xie Yanli felt a little intimidated. She whispered, "No... I didn't mean that... Let's eat quickly."

Zhou smiled and said to the two children, "Dian Dian, Dou Dou, don't be shy when you're here with your aunt!"

Pick whatever you want to eat!

Next time you come to your aunt's, just tell her in advance what you'd like to eat, and she'll cook it for you!

DouDou happily said, "Thank you, Auntie. You're the best auntie."

Compared to her two children's generosity, Xie Yanli seemed much more stingy.

Wang Guihua was truly disappointed in him and rolled her eyes at him again.

He rolled his eyes at her, but that wasn't enough. In the end, he could only smile helplessly.

She picked up a piece of food for Zhou Ye and said, "Eat more, Xiao Ye, you're so thin."

The family was quite harmonious and peaceful after finishing their meal.

After finishing her meal, Xie Yanli began to clear the dishes.

Perhaps because of that glance Zhou Ye gave him earlier, he felt a little guilty.

Then he said, "I'll do it, I'll wash the dishes."

Zhou ignored her and went into the yard to see the two women, saying, "Sister Li, Sister Chen, we've finished eating."

"We'll watch the children; you all eat first."

Only then did Sister Li and Sister Chen agree to go to the kitchen for dinner. Actually, Rou'er and the baby were not difficult to take care of, but not unattractive.

They weren't running around in the yard, but Chaoyang was a restless one; he touched this and looked that in the yard, and even wanted to go outside.

Zhou Ye had instructed him not to go out without the guidance of family members.

He gave up on the idea, but he could only keep an eye on him from time to time.

Sister-in-law Li and Sister-in-law Chen quickly finished their meal in the kitchen, let out a satisfied burp, and hurried to the main room to clean up.

The two of them cleaned up very quickly, and in less than twenty minutes, the kitchen and living room were sparkling clean.

Everyone was very frugal, and there was no food waste.

There were only some leftovers left.

Sister-in-law Li felt it was a bit of a pity...

But he didn't say anything.

After dinner, Wang Guihua took Xie Yanli and Diandian Doudou back to the house over there.

Xie Jianshe and Zhou Ye were on this side, checking if there was anything else that hadn't been tidied up properly. Wang Guihua walked very fast along the way, pulling the two children along, completely ignoring Xie Yanli.

Once they reached the courtyard, Wang Guihua closed the door.

He turned around and glared fiercely at Xie Yanli!

Xie Yanli was startled! Her voice trembled as she said, "Mom, wh...wh...what happened?"

Why are you looking at me like that?

Unexpectedly, Wang Guihua took out a feather duster from the house, pointed it at Xie Yanli, and said, "I'll beat you to death today."

Xie Yanli was startled; even during the divorce, her mother had never hit her.

While dodging, he shouted to Wang Guihua, "Mom, what did I do wrong? Why are you hitting me? The two children are still here."

Diandian and Doudou looked at their grandmother with some fear: "What did Mom do wrong? Please don't hit Mom."

Wang Guihua put her hands on her hips: "Good, the children are here today, and Dian Dian has become sensible!"

I'll let the kids know what kind of person you are!

Let the kids know that I didn't do anything wrong by beating them up today?

Yanli, you have a cowardly nature. It's my fault for not raising you well!

Do you know how much Xiaoye helped you with your divorce?

Do you know what kind of treatment other people's husband's older sister receives when she gets divorced and returns to her parents' home?

Can you stay at your parents' house for such a long time? Can you eat whatever you want and be fed to your heart's content...?

I'm telling you, I'm already being fair by not making you do endless work.

When you went back to your parents' home, what day was it?

you tell me! "

Xie Yanli lowered her head and thought back for a moment. How could she not know?

She knew, and whispered, "I'm doing very well."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Wang Guihua smacked her on the back with a feather duster.

A scream of "Ah!"

Wang Guihua: "Shut up! You still have the nerve to yell?"

I couldn't bring myself to lay a hand on you in front of Xiao Ye!

But now I'm telling you, you're a complete ingrate.

Leaving aside others, let's take me, as your mother, for example. When we were young, your father and I had a fight. Do you remember the day I took you back to my parents' home?

You were seven or eight years old back then, there's absolutely no way you could have forgotten!

Xie Yanli began to slowly recall that when she was little, her parents had a fight and her mother took her back to her maternal grandmother's house.

On the first day, my aunt and maternal grandmother treated me quite well, but on the second day, they made me, a little girl, wash the dishes.

Let Mom go work in the fields.

I washed the dishes and then did the laundry myself...

Those clothes weren't just for children; they also belonged to the adults in the family, including uncles, aunts, maternal grandparents, and paternal uncles.

What did my aunt say? She said that you're just a freeloader when you come back.

What else do you want to do if you don't work? Let me tell you, if you don't work, I'll kick you out today.

My mother was so angry that she took me and left!

Even as she left, her aunt cursed behind her, "A married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl."

From now on, go back to your parents' home less often, and when you do come back, you'll do chores for me.

"Nobody eats rice for free!"

From then on, even when her mother and father were very angry, she never took her back to her parents' home.

Now that I think about it, divorce is out of the question. If I divorce, I'll take the child and go back to my parents' home.

I don't even dare to imagine what kind of life that will be like.

Xie Yanli seemed somewhat dazed.

She opened her mouth, looked at Wang Guihua, and murmured, "Mom..."

But I don't know what to say.

Dian Dian was a smart child, and he immediately realized what was going on. He went up to his mother and looked at her with concern.

Xie Yanli knew all of this, of course; she wanted to know how good Zhou You was.

But she still stubbornly insisted, "Mom, Jianshe and I are both your children. Jianshe is capable and talented."

They were living a good life; not only did they own a house, but Zhou Ye also bought a house.

But look at my life again.

Mom, I'm already divorced.

With my current abilities, it would be incredibly difficult to buy a house in the provincial capital.

Dian Dian is already seven or eight years old, and in another 10 years...

He's also facing marriage, but have you ever thought about whether I can afford a house in 10 years?

What will happen after we get married?

Wang Guihua looked at Xie Yanli with some disappointment and said, "But all of this has nothing to do with Xiao Ye."

Since your younger brother is already married.

Then everything he has belongs to Xiao Ye, to his wife, not to you, his older sister.

Whether you are doing well or not has nothing to do with Jianshe and Xiao.

You got divorced because you misjudged people.

If Dian Dian wants to get married in the future, she'll have to rely on her own efforts.

Parents should help out if they can.

But you can't covet Xiao Ye's things.

These words brought Xie Yanli to tears: "Mom, I'm not after Xiao Ye's things. I just feel that they don't need so many houses right now, and they don't have children."

And my little one is about to grow up.

What should I do?

Wang Guihua sighed deeply and said, "Everyone has their own destiny. Only what you earn through your own efforts truly belongs to you."

You can't rely on your brother just because he's capable.

If Dian Dian grows up and needs to buy a house, Jian She will definitely help you if he has the means.

Xiao Ye won't interfere; I trust Xiao Ye.

But you asking for it is wrong of you! How could you ask your brother for it?

After your divorce, you had nothing and knew nothing, and your current job was all thanks to Jianshe's help. How much more do you want Jianshe to help you?

You need to learn to be independent; you can't let Jianshe always help you.

Even a tiny dot will grow up.

"I've realized I really haven't taught you well."

What I'm telling you now is that you can't rely on construction now, and you can't rely on your future husband after you remarry.

When your child grows up, you can't rely on them even more.

Dian Dian will have her own life to live in the future. If you continue with this kind of thinking, then Dian Dian's life will not be happy.

"Just like your dad and I, no matter how bad the weather is, I'll still go to the fields to earn work points!"

Earn your own food!

Don't think about so much right now, just focus on your work and live your life well.

If we can save a little money for Dian Dian, we will.

If you can't save up, then live your life well now and raise Dian Dian and Dou Dou. That's what you should be doing.