“You came here to marry into the Pei family as a daughter-in-law, not to enjoy a life of luxury.”
Wang Yanmei's barrage of words usually left Song Yanzhi speechless.
But she remained calm throughout, even smiling as she asked, "Is five yuan a lot? He earns eighty a month, and five yuan is a lot for me? It's not even enough for Xiao Bao's food and clothing. Is this considered wasteful?"
“In this family compound, who only spends five yuan a month? If you think that giving me five yuan a month, or even not giving me any for several months, is considered enjoying a life of luxury, then let whoever wants to be the daughter-in-law of your Pei family have that opportunity, and we can get a divorce.”
Wang Yanmei was speechless for a moment.
Her eyes were unfocused, and her mouth opened and closed repeatedly.
If her son wasn't there, she could easily find some excuse to send him away.
But his son was staring at it.
Pei Yuchen's expression was gloomy and cold.
"Is this how you treat Yanzhi and Xiaobao?"
His voice was icy cold. "I used to give 80 a month, and I sent 70 home. I divided it into two parts: 30 for you and Dad, and 40 for Yanzhi and Xiaobao. That should be more than enough for you. Why are you taking a share from them?"
After he learned that Song Yanzhi hadn't given the money to her family, he knew that her parents were lying.
I originally wanted to find an opportunity to ask my parents about the situation before explaining it to her.
He also knew that Song Yanzhi hated him so much because he must have suffered grievances at home over the years and had no one to confide in.
If Aunt Li hadn't told her that night, she wouldn't have said a word.
It wasn't because she was unwilling, but because of what she saw.
I am such a heartless man.
"I find this strange. Over the years, Yanzhi and I have written letters separately, and even the money was sent separately, but why has she never replied to my letters individually? And the money is in your hands. How do you explain this?"
Song Yanzhi paused for a moment.
She knew that Wang Yanmei must have been involved in this.
Unexpectedly, there was such a misunderstanding.
Pei Yuchen had sent her letters privately, but her mother had never mentioned it.
Song Yanzhi had been somewhat skeptical before. She had even asked the postman with high hopes, but he always said no.
Some of them were given to her mother.
Every hope was met with disappointment.
So she stopped asking questions.
Unexpectedly, he had also written letters to himself.
Wang Yanmei stammered, her eyes darting around: "I... how would I know? I've only ever received my own letters."
Pei Yuchen's voice was low and cold, "The letters and money I sent can be checked. It's clear who received them. Do you think I'm a fool who's easy to fool?"
"You used Yanzhi and Xiaobao to ask me for money before, especially during the last period. I sent you money two or three times a month, and I sent almost all of my salary back. I even borrowed money from others before..."
“You said that Yanzhi gave money to her family, leaving you without money. I thought about Dad being bedridden, so even though I had my doubts, I still sent you money.”
“You have a monthly salary, Dad gets a subsidy, and Xiaohai has her own job, yet you still bleed Yanzhi dry, making her and Xiaobao bear responsibilities they shouldn’t have, deceiving me, deceiving her, almost ruining our family… Is this your goal?”
Pei Yuchen knew that Wang Yanmei had never liked him much since childhood. She doted on her younger brother and resented him for stealing all the limelight from him.
Even if she never liked him, it didn't matter; he didn't care much about her attitude. But he never expected that she would be so cruel, extending that kindness to Song Yanzhi and his grandson as well.
Pei Yuchen's eyes were icy cold, devoid of any warmth, making Wang Yanmei feel guilty and unable to lift her head. "I always tolerated you before because of Dad, but this time, you've gone too far. If you settle this money and return it to Yanzhi, I won't hold it against you. From now on, you can live your lives, and we can live ours. But if you choose not to return it, then we'll sever ties and never have anything to do with each other again."
Wang Yanmei is his mother, and they haven't separated their households yet. Even if he sues her, it will be difficult to get the money back because it's their family matter.
Wang Yanmei had made up her mind about this, which is why she dared to take money from it so recklessly.
He couldn't make up for the past, but Pei Yuchen would never let such a thing happen again.
This incident made him see his selfish and self-serving mother for who she truly was. He felt sorry for his wife and children's experiences over the years, and he knew that no matter what he did in the future, he could never make up for what she had done.
Upon hearing this, Wang Yanmei immediately became anxious. "Yuchen, don't you know our family's situation? Your father needs to have check-ups and take medicine every month. I barely make enough to eat and wear with the little money I earn. How could I possibly support him? Aren't you trying to drive us to our deaths?"
Wang Yanmei looked at Song Yanzhi, who stood coldly to the side, and was certain that she had complained. She was furious inside, but her face was full of sorrow, and tears welled up in her eyes. "You've even disowned your parents for a woman?"
Filial piety is of paramount importance.
No matter what your parents do, it's wrong to disown them.
The thought that her son was going to break off relations with them for the sake of another woman made Wang Yanmei furious.
"Don't say it's for my sake, I can't take such a big blame." Song Yanzhi's voice was neither loud nor soft, very calm. Perhaps the truth came too late, and even knowing it was a misunderstanding, she didn't feel much emotional fluctuation.
Regardless of Pei Yuchen's relationship with his mother, the only ones who suffer are always himself and Xiaobao.
She may have misunderstood Pei Yuchen, but so what? Even if she misunderstood him, she never complained in the slightest. She once hoped to live a harmonious and happy life, believing that as long as the hardship would eventually be over, all the suffering would be worthwhile.
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