Xun Liangfen looked displeased, feeling that her mother-in-law had embarrassed her in front of the child.

"Mom, I'm working outside and don't have time, so I'm sorry to trouble you."

Tian Guihua nodded, "Yes, I understand that you are contributing to society."

But after working so hard for so many years, oh dear, my body can't take it anymore.

Zhi'an is coming back too. How about this, let Zhi'an take over your shift, then you won't have to suffer like this, running around outside and unable to take care of the family.

Xun Liangfen looked to Hua Baoguo for help. She was so young, how could she have changed jobs?

Hua Baoguo knew that Xun Liangfen's outburst just now was an expression of her dissatisfaction with the children not visiting her maternal grandparents' home.

She also had some reservations about him, but he shouldn't have targeted Xiangyun to bully her.

“What Mother said makes sense. They are getting old now, and you always complain to me that driving all day is very tiring.”

"It just so happens that my eldest son's wife is about to give birth, so you can help out at home."

Tian Guihua's eyes lit up, and she felt even more strongly that what she had just casually said made a lot of sense.

"That makes sense. I, as the grandmother, raised the children single-handedly. Now that you're going to be a grandmother, you should also do something for your children."

"Once you transfer your job to Zhi'an, I can find him a wife. We can have two children in three years, and then you can enjoy the life I have, doting on my grandchildren."

Xun Liangfen's face fell, but Hua Baoguo didn't respond, so she could only say with a wry smile, "Didn't we agree yesterday that Zhi'an would take over your job?"

“This agreement can be changed.” Tian Guihua decided to make this happen. “Xiao Guai will also be going to the countryside for half a year. She will take over my job then, so we won’t have to find connections anymore. Isn’t that killing two birds with one stone?”

Xun Liangfen clutched the hem of her clothes, feeling a pang of regret. Why had she acted so impulsively? How was she going to salvage this situation?

Hua Xiangyun lowered her head, suppressing a laugh. In her opinion, giving timely warnings is more conducive to family harmony.

Hua Baoguo also thought it made sense. Over the years, they had felt guilty towards their elders and children. In addition, his wife always complained that driving a car required staying up all night, which was very hard, and now that she was getting older, her body couldn't take it anymore.

"Then it's settled. We'll go and complete the formalities after the New Year."

Xun Liangfen was somewhat embarrassed, but she said defiantly, "You can also transfer your job to Zhi'an."

Hua Baoguo thought about it carefully and said, "It's not impossible, but Zhi'an can't do that job now. He'll have to start as an apprentice, and the salary and benefits will be much lower."

Xun Liangfen, “…” No, she didn’t want to choose any of them.

Hua Baoguo's salary is high, and even if he saves some more money, it will be enough for the two of them to cover their expenses.

But if it were her son, she didn't think she would feel so at ease in the future.

She could only look to Hua Zhian for help, "Let Zhian say, whose job does he want to take over?"

Hua Zhian, "...I definitely won't take over Grandma's job..."

Xun Liangfen, “…”

Tian Guihua added, "I suppose your mother taught you how to be a wife and mother before you got married?"

You can practice these few days properly, start by keeping busy with housework!

"Even my old bones can enjoy a few days of leisure; I can have a relaxing New Year this year."

Upon hearing this, Hua Baoguo felt even more guilty. "Mother, you've been the one doing all this work all these years. From now on, leave these things to us."

Xun Liangfen, “…”

Tian Guihua nodded, "I knew you were all filial. Zhi'an hasn't been back for two years. I'll take them for a walk around town. I'll leave the things at home to you."

With that, Tian Guihua told Hua Xiangyun and the others to put on their coats, and then, in front of the couple, she took the child and left.

"The New Year is almost here, so tell Grandma if there's anything you want to eat..."

The three of them arrived outside the courtyard, and Hua Zhian looked conflicted. "Grandma, maybe I shouldn't go. I still have a pile of dirty clothes to wash."

At the same time, he was secretly annoyed, thinking that if he had washed that pile of clothes as the first thing he did when he got up in the morning, there wouldn't have been so much trouble.

Hua Xiangyun said, "Anyway, there's not much to do, so I should lend a hand."

Tian Guihua grabbed one in each hand and said, "What's wrong? Grandma is going to the market to prepare for the New Year. Can't you help me carry my things?"

Hua Zhian and Hua Xiangyun had no choice but to choose Tian Guihua over their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and could only support her on either side, saying, "Then walk slowly, the road is icy, we'll help you."

&

Hua Guangzong was walking out with his wife and grandchildren when his wife took them out. He carried his fishing rod and wondered how his luck would be that day. Would he be able to prepare an extra meal for the family?

Xun Liangfen waited until the courtyard gate closed, then covered her face and wept.

"What are you doing now? If you're in a bad mood, just rest in your room. Why are you causing trouble for the children?" Hua Baoguo knew Xun Liangfen quite well, if not completely.

“I can’t even order my own child around? I’m doing this for the child’s own good, but look at them! Not only do they not listen to me, they’re also in cahoots with your mother.”

Hua Baoguo had originally wanted to coax her, but after hearing what she said, his expression changed. "What do you mean by being in cahoots with my mother? They were raised by my mother."

Besides, what did my mother say that was wrong?

Now that your children are grown up, and you feel tired, coming back to retire is a good opportunity to take care of your grandchildren.

I remember you once said that our family situation was good because we could focus on our careers while our parents took care of things at home.

"Now that it's our turn, why are you resisting like this?"

If Hua Xiangyun were here, she would probably give a thumbs up; the power of a straight man's charm is indeed extraordinary at this moment.

"In the end, aren't you all just protecting Xiangyun and thinking I shouldn't let her do things? That's why you're deliberately making things difficult for me."

Xun Liangfen's words were extreme, and Hua Baoguo was furious. "What exactly are you trying to do?"

Do you only feel happy if your daughter suffers as much as your niece?

Let me tell you, this is the Hua family, not yours. Don't use your family's system to divide people into different classes.

“What am I doing all this for? It’s all for the good of the child. Go out and ask around. In our courtyard, Xiangyun is the one who lives the most carefree life. Now that she’s getting older, she should learn some things. How about washing a few clothes? I haven’t made her do any farm work.”

Xun Liangfen abandoned her usual gentle demeanor and shouted at the top of her lungs.

Hua Baoguo was stunned by her sudden change. "Are you alright? If you're not feeling well, go see a doctor right away."

Xun Liangfen, “…”

"Oh, right, there's one more thing I forgot to ask you. Over the years, you said you'd save your salary yourself. You must have saved a lot by now, right?"

Xun Liangfen's face turned deathly pale, and her voice became somewhat unsteady, "What do you mean by that? Are you going to check the accounts? I haven't even asked you."

What Hua Baoguo said next almost broke her down.