“What does it matter to me whether Zhou Bingchen earns more or less?” Zhao Zhenzhu said with a straight face.

"How can it not concern you? Bingchen earns a lot, so you and your children can spend a lot too, right?" Chen Jinfeng said with a wink.

Chen Jinfeng couldn't believe that Zhou Bingchen was so stupid as to send all the money he earned to Ding Ermei.

Just like Zhou Bingqiang, the money he made on the surface went to Ding Ermei, but the money he secretly kept was all taken by the eldest son's family.

"Hehehe... Sister-in-law, you know perfectly well that all the money Zhou Bingchen has sent back over the years has been held by his mother. Has his mother ever been willing to spend a single penny on us, mother and sons, all these years? She doesn't think of me when it comes to spending money, but when it comes to doing things, she wants me to do them. I'm not stupid," Zhao Zhenzhu said with a sneer.

Chen Jinfeng was dumbfounded.

My third sister-in-law has changed a lot recently. She stayed at her parents' house for a few days and is now full of confidence!

Seeing that Zhao Zhenzhu was about to leave, Chen Jinfeng grabbed Zhao Zhenzhu's arm and wouldn't let go. If Zhao Zhenzhu left, who would take over taking care of Ding Ermei? She didn't want to die of exhaustion here today.

As the two sisters-in-law were struggling, a wailing voice came from the hospital entrance: "My God! Oh my god! You died so tragically!"

"Someone died at the hospital today?" Chen Jinfeng was so frightened that she let go of Zhao Zhenzhu's hand.

In Peach Blossom Town, it is customary for family members to mourn the death of a close relative.

"Oh my god! It's so sad that you left us before you could enjoy the blessings of your daughter!"

The crying continued.

A woman walked into the hospital amidst the sound of crying.

"Meimei?" Chen Jinfeng exclaimed in surprise.

Ding Ermei is still alive and well, so why is Zhou Meimei crying like this?

The one wailing was none other than Ding Ermei and Zhou Fugui's youngest daughter, Zhou Meimei.

Zhou Meimei is 25 years old and works at a cotton mill in the county town.

"Sister-in-law, are you waiting for me here? Has Mom's body been brought back to the village?" Zhou Meimei asked, wiping away her tears as she saw Chen Jinfeng.

“Mom is lying peacefully in her hospital room! Who said she’s dead?” Chen Jinfeng asked.

“Big brother! Big brother called me yesterday afternoon and said that Mom died. I quickly took leave and took the first bus back today,” Zhou Meimei said, frowning.

"Meimei, it's a misunderstanding, you've misunderstood." At this moment, Zhou Bingqiang ran over, panting heavily, and said.

Ding Ermei had her stomach pumped in the emergency room yesterday. Zhou Bingqiang called Zhou Meimei and asked her to take leave and come back.

Zhou Meimei was not very willing.

In a fit of anger, Zhou Bingqiang yelled, "Mom is dying, can't you even take a leave of absence to come back and see her off in her final moments?"

Zhou Meimei then agreed to return this morning.

Zhou Bingqiang stayed at the hospital today instead of going home, just to pick up Zhou Meimei from the bus station and explain the situation.

Unfortunately, the earliest bus in the morning was delayed.

Zhou Bingqiang and the others felt the urge to urinate, so they went to the toilet.

When I came out, the shuttle bus had already arrived, and everyone on the bus had left.

Zhou Bingqiang rushed to the hospital and luckily caught up with Zhou Meimei there.

Otherwise, if Ding Ermei found out that Zhou Bingqiang "cursed her to die," she would definitely cause a scene again.

"Big brother, how could you lie to me? Our production tasks this month are heavy, and it's difficult to take leave." Zhou Meimei turned around and questioned.

Zhou Meimei was very angry.

If she takes a day off, she will lose her perfect attendance bonus for the month and her salary will be deducted.

Her older brother is really something, does he think everyone has as much free time as him?

"Meimei, your brother misspoke because he was anxious. Go to the ward and see Mom. She'll be so happy to see you." Chen Jinfeng quickly tried to smooth things over when she saw Zhou Bingqiang unable to lift his head after being scolded by Zhou Meimei.

"Hmph! If you lie to me again, don't even think about letting me find jobs for Zhou Jiasheng and the others in the city." Zhou Meimei said this harshly before leaving with Chen Jinfeng.

Zhou Meimei's gaze never fell on Zhao Zhenzhu.

Zhou Meimei always looked down on Zhao Zhenzhu, her third sister-in-law. She felt that Zhao Zhenzhu was incredibly lucky to marry Zhou Bingchen.

Zhao Zhenzhu didn't even greet Zhou Meimei. Taking advantage of the opportunity when Chen Jinfeng was talking to Zhou Meimei, she leisurely left the hospital.

When Ding Ermei saw Zhou Meimei in the ward, she burst into tears.

"Meimei! You almost didn't get to see your mother again!" Ding Ermei hugged Zhou Meimei and cried her heart out.

Ding Ermei is so wronged!

Daughters are the true comforts, while sons and daughters-in-law only care about the little money in her hands.

"Mom, why did you drink pesticide? It made me take time off work, and I'll lose several yuan this month!" Zhou Meimei said impatiently, pushing Ding Ermei away.

"Isn't this all your third sister-in-law's fault? Meimei! Go to the post office later and call your third brother, tell him to divorce Zhao Zhenzhu. If he doesn't, I'll disown him as my son." Ding Ermei wiped away her tears and said.

"Mom, you make it sound so easy. Long-distance calls are expensive. If my third brother were willing to listen to you when choosing a wife, he wouldn't have married Zhao Zhenzhu back then." Zhou Meimei didn't want to go at all.

I got up very early today, took a car ride for almost two hours, and cried all the way to the hospital after getting off the bus. Zhou Meimei is so tired now that she just wants to lie down.

“I’m Bingchen’s mother. Bingchen is disrespectful to me. I’m going to the army to find his superiors,” Ding Ermei said angrily.

"Come on! You can't even read a single word. Just don't lose yourself when you go out. You think you can go to the army to find my third brother's leader? Don't talk big." Zhou Meimei immediately exposed Ding Ermei's "paper tiger".

"You child, did you come back to upset me? Huh?" Ding Ermei angrily slapped Zhou Meimei twice on the back.

Of course, the pressure was very light, almost as light as a tickle.

"Who told you to drink pesticide to scare me?" Zhou Meimei retorted.

Ding Ermei's eyes immediately turned kind.

Taking advantage of the moment when Ding Ermei and her daughter were having a lively conversation, Chen Jinfeng gave Zhou Bingqiang a wink and walked out the door.

Zhou Bingqiang hurriedly followed.

Seeing Chen Jinfeng about to walk out of the hospital, Zhou Bingqiang asked, "Jinfeng, where are you going?"

"I'm so tired I can barely keep my eyes open. Let Meimei stay here with Mom, and we'll go home and rest for a few hours before coming back," Chen Jinfeng said.

"This isn't a good idea!" Zhou Bingqiang was afraid that if Zhou Meimei stayed here alone, she would complain to Ding Ermei.

“Didn’t you hear Mom tell Meimei to call Bingchen? You stay here, and Mom will definitely make you give Meimei some money later. How much money do you have in your pocket? Can you afford to let Zhou Meimei spend it?” Chen Jinfeng said, pursing her lips.

Chen Jinfeng had been married into the Zhou family for over a decade and had long since seen through Zhou Meimei's true nature.

Zhou Meimei is even stingier than Chen Jinfeng.

Once something goes into Zhou Meimei's pocket, she will never take even a tiny bit out.

Zhou Meimei also has a habit of plucking feathers from passing geese.

Even the stingiest person can get a couple of feathers from Zhou Meimei after passing through her hands.

"Alright, let's go!" Zhou Bingqiang obviously knew Zhou Meimei's nature, so he pulled Chen Jinfeng away quickly.