Grandma Mo was even more puzzled. "Why restrict the mute girl? Isn't she perfectly fine? She doesn't like being controlled by others, except for your brother."

When Mo Wenying heard that her younger brother could control their mute mother, hope was ignited in her heart. It would be best if someone could manage her!

That's just how her mother is. She thinks all her daughters-in-law are good and listens to them in everything, making it seem like she's afraid of them, even though she's the head of the family and has all the power in her own hands!

If I had been more assertive, the Mo family might be in a better position! They wouldn't have been squandered so easily!

Mo Wenying forgot one thing: the Mo family used to be dirt poor, so they had nothing to waste!

She felt that as a daughter of the Mo family, she had an obligation to remind them, because only when her own family prospered could she prosper; her own family was her support!

So she spoke kindly, "Mother, I know you're kind-hearted and won't set rules for your daughter-in-law or mistreat her, that's one thing. But to make her respect you and listen to you, that requires some restraint, that's another matter. As a mother-in-law, while you're kind and compassionate, you still need to set some rules, otherwise how can this family function together? A virtuous wife must learn to be frugal; no matter how wealthy you are, you can't waste money recklessly. It's good to help your relatives when you're able!"

Grandma Mo still didn't understand why her daughter was being so cryptic. When had they ever stopped being frugal? When had they ever been extravagant?

If I had to say, I'd probably go after the mute girl. She was a crazy shopper, always bringing back huge amounts of things every time she went to town—food, clothes, household items, you name it. But she could actually use them, so it wasn't a waste!

Besides, the mute girl bought it with her own money. They agreed not to interfere, so it's fine if they don't spend any money. If they still criticize the mute girl, she probably won't buy anything again next time!

After eating and drinking to your heart's content in town, you can buy some food to take back and enjoy slowly. Wouldn't that be better?

Anyway, this old woman wouldn't dare say anything about her third daughter-in-law; let whoever dares to say it, say it!

Could the daughter be referring to her mute mother? Does she disapprove of her mother's actions?

That's really not up to her; if she doesn't like it, she just won't look at it!

But he couldn't directly confront Mo Wenying, so he only vaguely said, "I heard what you said, and I understand. I'll have a good talk with them later. By the way, I have a few pretty hairbands and hair accessories that the mute mother gave me. I think they're a bit too flashy, so they'd look better on my granddaughter. I'll take them out now."

Mo Wenying's mind was led astray; she only noticed that her mother said there were good things for her three daughters, so she waited expectantly.

Su Nanxi did indeed give it to Old Lady Mo. She secretly pulled Old Lady Mo aside before lunch break and stuffed it into her hand because she saw that the three little girls' hair was messy and really affected their image.

Grandma Mo naturally understood her third daughter-in-law's thoughts, and immediately thanked Su Nanxi profusely. What a wonderful daughter-in-law! She was always willing to share anything good she had.

Grandma Mo took it out and opened the handkerchief in front of Mo Wenying, revealing the beautiful hairband and hair ornaments inside. Mo Wenying was extremely excited when she saw it.

Her voice trembled slightly, "Mother! This isn't cheap! It was a gift from the mute mother; it's not right for you to give it to Shuang'er and the others!"

Actually, I like it very much and really want it, but I can't show it so directly, I have to pretend to be more reserved!

Grandma Mo naturally noticed the longing and liking in her daughter's eyes, but didn't point it out. "It's suitable, of course it's suitable! This color is more suitable for young girls, delicate and cute! If an old woman like me wore such a pretty outfit, I'd be laughed at to death if I went out!"

As she spoke, she wrapped the handkerchief in Mo Wenying's hand, then turned to Chen Shuang with a kind smile, "Our Shuang'er is so beautiful and lovely, she should wear these pretty headbands to bring out her beauty!"

Then he patted Chen Xiang's head and said, "Xiang-jie is cute and playful. She'll definitely look good with her hair up!"

"And Xue Niu, with her round eyes and pouty lips, she should wear brightly colored hair accessories!"

Seeing her mother praising her daughter so much, Mo Wenying also took a closer look. Hmm, she was pretty, but she wasn't dressed up and her hair was messy, which made her look quite unattractive.

Grandma Mo ignored her daughter and took her three granddaughters to wash their faces and comb their hair, finally tying their hair with ribbons and putting on hair accessories.

Mo Wenying could hardly believe it; were these really her daughters?

I was shocked again!

These three are clearly not her three dirty and messy daughters!

As the saying goes, clothes make the man; the little beggar instantly transformed into a young lady!

She wants to dress up too!

Although she lives in a rural family and goes about her days without makeup, deep down she still wants to look beautiful!

I guess everyone has a bit of vanity in their heart!

Mo Wenying also realized from various things that the Mo family was no longer the Mo family she knew before. Although the Mo family still lived in thatched houses on the surface, their food, clothing and other necessities were better than those of the villagers!

It seems her mother-in-law knows something, otherwise she wouldn't have sent her back!

Although it wasn't explicitly stated what they wanted, the implication was that the Chen family was poor and couldn't even afford meat. The Mo family had become wealthy through business, and if the Chen family could also do business, their children wouldn't have to suffer.

Isn't this obviously a way to get her to go back and beg for favors?

She knew her mother-in-law very well. The family was already busy fetching water, and if it weren't for the potential profit, she wouldn't have let her go back. She even said she wanted her to stay a few more days!

She knew perfectly well what awaited her if she didn't get what she wanted back!

I wouldn't have dared to ask before, but now that I see how well the Mo family is doing, it doesn't seem too much to ask!

Grandma Mo knew that Mo Wenying's sudden return home must have something to do, but since her daughter didn't say anything, she didn't feel comfortable asking. Now that she saw her daughter hesitating, she probably guessed what it was.

They just want to get something out of the Mo family!

She knew exactly what kind of family her daughter had married into. That mother-in-law was not an easy person to get along with. If it weren't for the fact that her daughter insisted on getting married back then and she couldn't force her to break it up, and in the end, she couldn't resist her daughter's crying and wailing, otherwise her daughter could have found a better family!

The Chen family did treat their daughter well at first, but after she gave birth to three daughters in a row, their attitude changed completely. They stopped hiding their true feelings and started scolding her whenever they wanted. Even when she went to see her granddaughters, the old woman would scold them if she didn't like them!

Having no offspring is the greatest misfortune!

What can be done?

As her mother, she couldn't help at all in this regard. She could only tell her daughter to eat more, take good care of herself, and not to get angry with others, as it wasn't worth ruining her health.

She herself would go wherever she heard that a Guanyin statue that granted children was effective, regardless of how far away it was. She even secretly searched for secret recipes and formulas for conceiving a child, spending a lot of money on it.

Perhaps their efforts paid off, and their daughter did indeed give birth to a son.

"Mom, do you have any business ideas for the family? We'd like to try them out and make some money!"