Anyway, she's not that aloof.

Of course, this is based on the fact that she has put in the effort; otherwise, she certainly wouldn't have taken credit for herself.

With everything settled and Xiao Yuheng's injuries no longer affecting his normal life, Gu An'an suddenly had some free time.

Just as she was thinking about what to eat for dinner, a large group of people suddenly passed by outside the door.

Wondering if something had happened again, she went out with a gossipy mind and happened to run into two familiar women.

"Sister-in-law, where are you going?"

"There's been a commotion at Company Commander Tian's house."

Upon hearing that it was Aunt Tian who was in trouble, Gu An'an immediately followed, "The Tian family? What happened?"

"What else could it be? When your mother-in-law came, that old woman from the Tian family was talking nonsense, wasn't she? Later, the news reached her daughter-in-law's ears. Her family is from this area, and she couldn't stand that kind of treatment. So she packed her things, took the children, and went back to her parents' home. She stayed there for more than half a month. During those half a month, whenever Company Commander Tian had time, he would go and beg his wife and children to come home. Finally, she relented. She only had one condition: that old woman from the Tian family had to return all of Company Commander Tian's wages over the years."

"I heard that they originally wanted Aunt Tian to go back directly, but Aunt Tian only has one son and her husband passed away early. If they really made her leave, it would leave something to talk about, so they backed down."

Gu An'an listened attentively and finally understood what Aunt Tian was making a fuss about. She was the kind of mother-in-law who wanted to show off her power, and now she had to show weakness in front of her daughter-in-law. But the daughter-in-law also wanted to take away the power to manage the household. It would be strange if Aunt Tian was happy about that.

The Tian family's house was on the other side, but its layout and size were not as good as the one that Xiao Yuheng had been given. Now, the small house was filled with noise and onlookers trying to break up the fight.

"My son! Your father passed away early, and I raised you from infancy, changing your diapers and feeding you every drop of water. Do you know how hard it was for me? You're tearing my heart out right now!"

Aunt Tian sat in a chair, with another woman trying to comfort her, but it was clear that such comfort was of no use.

"Mom, if you don't agree, my wife won't come back. How can we live like this?"

Aunt Tian got angry when she saw her son's fear of his wife. "How can we live like this? You should ask your wife that. Besides, although your salary has been with me all these years, have I ever spent a single penny recklessly? Look at my clothes, they're still patched up. I can't even bear to buy a new outfit."

“Son! It’s not that Mom is unwilling, but your wife is young and loves to look pretty. Your meager salary might end up in her hands and turn into pretty clothes, snacks, and face cream. What will you do if something happens at home that requires money? Where will you get it?”

Upon hearing this, Company Commander Tian hesitated. His wife did indeed love to dress up; otherwise, he wouldn't have been interested in her in the first place. If the money actually ended up in her hands, it might really turn out just like his mother said.

Seeing that her son was interested, Aunt Tian immediately continued, "Son, talk to your wife about it. I'm really doing this for your own good."

Regardless of what Aunt Tian had done in the past, her words just now won the approval of the mothers-in-law present. Young people, unlike them, had not truly suffered hardship and were indeed more capable of spending money than them.

Aunt Tian wanted to press on, but a pretty girl walked past Gu An'an and shouted, "You're talking nonsense!"

"You're so good at saving money! Last year, when my little girl was sick, I asked you for money to see a doctor, but you wouldn't give her any. And this year during the Spring Festival, I asked you for some money to buy some meat to take back to my parents' home, and you mocked me for a long time but didn't give me a single penny. Who can save money like you? Even the stingiest person would have to call you Grandma."

Gu An'an couldn't help but laugh out loud; this young wife of the Tian family was quite good at cursing.

"You, don't talk nonsense. If I didn't give you money, how would you have taken your child to see a doctor, and how would you have been able to go back to your parents' home?"

She did all this when her son was away on a mission. She knew her daughter-in-law too well; once the matter was over, she definitely wouldn't be interested in complaining anymore.

Indeed, when her son came back, the other party didn't say anything, but they were holding back a big move, waiting for her.

"You have the nerve to ask me? I've been married for four years, and I'm living off the money I saved before I got married. If it weren't for my family to support me, I don't know what kind of life I would have had."

“Your son said you’re afraid of being poor, which is why you’re so tight-fisted with money, so I didn’t hold it against you. But you’re not just afraid of being poor; you don’t treat me and Xiao Niu as family at all.”

"Since you don't treat me like family, then I don't need to be too polite to you."

Turning to Company Commander Tian, ​​she said, "You decide what to do. If you want to continue living like this, I have to manage the money in the house. Otherwise, we'll get a divorce."

The moment the word "divorce" was uttered, the people trying to mediate were stunned. This wasn't the future; nobody got divorced back then.

"Xiao Shen, don't say such hurtful things. How will you live if you get divorced?"

"Can't we eat hairy pork without Butcher Zhang? I found myself a job when I went back to my parents' home. My child is older now, so I just drop her off at daycare and go to work. How could life be worse than before?"

Shen Jing felt that she was just too good-tempered, otherwise she wouldn't have been able to put up with so much humiliation for so many years. Before marriage, she had a job and a loving family, but after marriage, she made a mess of her life.

Aunt Tian was getting anxious. It wasn't that she was reluctant to part with her daughter-in-law, Chen Jing, but her son still needed to advance his career. It would be so shameful if they got divorced, and it might even affect his future.

"Jingjing, Mom was wrong. I misunderstood before. Please don't say those things."

She wouldn't let the other person touch her at all. "I only have one condition: if you agree, we can continue. If you don't agree, I'm packing my things and leaving now."

This time, Chen Jing was serious, and Aunt Tian had no choice but to relinquish control of the household.

Gu An'an was quite happy that Aunt Tian had been humiliated, and decided that she would tell Aunt Xiao about it next time she called home, so that the other person could also have a laugh.

Those who had come to watch the commotion and try to break up the fight had all left. Calmly looking at the money Aunt Tian handed over, he asked, "Mom, didn't you say you couldn't even bear to buy a new piece of clothing all these years? How come you only have so little money?"

"Mom, what happened?"

Although Company Commander Tian didn't manage the money, he knew exactly how much salary he received each month, and this amount was completely wrong.

"Well, last year your cousin didn't have enough money to get married, so your uncle borrowed two hundred from me."

Chen Jingqi chuckled. Her granddaughter had no money for medical treatment, but her nephew from her maternal family lent her two hundred yuan for his wedding. This family really manages things well.

Noticing his wife's unusual expression, Company Commander Tian complained, "Mom, why didn't you tell us about this?"