Chu's mother entered the classroom and found a place to sit down at random.
She was surrounded by women of similar age, all huddled together, speaking in hushed tones.
Chu's mother listened intently and heard that it was all complaints about her daughters-in-law: some were stingy; some were lazy; some loved to drink and then became best friends with their mothers-in-law afterward; some suffered from postpartum depression and constantly fought with their mothers-in-law; some were caught cheating by their mothers-in-law...
“What you’ve done is nothing,” a middle-aged woman said excitedly. “Where I’m from, there’s a daughter-in-law who works at a foot massage parlor. Her father-in-law went there and they actually had sex. It was incredibly shocking.”
"Hiss..."
The middle-aged women widened their eyes and gave a thumbs-up: "Impressive, you're amazing."
Hearing this, Chu's mother's heart was filled with a burning desire for gossip. Her eyes lit up and her ears perked up: "What else? What else? I love to hear more, tell me more."
Several middle-aged women who were chatting noticed Chu's mother: "Hey? Who are you?"
"Are you here for a training course too?"
“Yes,” Chu’s mother nodded. “I’m new here.”
The group looked at Chu's mother, and one of them asked, "What is your daughter-in-law like?"
Facing the gazes of several middle-aged women, Chu Ma recounted her experiences and interactions (not really) with Zhong Tingyue, revealing that she was at a disadvantage and had almost no moments of victory.
She spoke slowly and deliberately.
After listening, the middle-aged women looked at each other in bewilderment:
"You're finished."
"Your daughter-in-law is too shrewd, she's incredibly clever."
"In the days to come, you will be trampled underfoot by your daughter-in-law and unable to move."
"The best solution is to tell your son not to marry his wife and to find someone else."
“That won’t do!” Mother Chu immediately refused.
Although Chu's mother and Zhong Tingyue have conflicts, she will not escalate their conflict to the point of not getting married.
"I'll endure it for my child's sake," Chu's mother thought to herself.
"No, I can't stand it." But not long after, she went to provoke Zhong Tingyue again.
Chu's mother was caught in a cycle of these emotions.
Just then, the training instructor arrived, walked onto the podium, and said calmly, "Today, everyone gathered here because they all have some difficulties and challenges in getting along with their daughters-in-law."
“My daughter-in-law is an outsider to the family, but she is very domineering. Not only is she rude, but my son also sides with her. It is very upsetting for us parents. Therefore, when faced with my daughter-in-law’s provocations, we mothers-in-law cannot be weak. We must bravely fight back against her provocations.”
"Today, I'm going to teach you how to regulate your daughter-in-law's behavior."
Hearing these words, Chu's mother nodded vigorously; they truly resonated with her.
The instructor then began teaching these mothers-in-law how to control their daughters-in-law at home, explaining numerous methods and strategies—all based on calculation, manipulation, and skill...
Chu's mother listened very attentively, taking photos from time to time and noting down the lecturer's slides for later study.
Chu's mother has rarely given her all to anything in her life, but today... she gave it her all.
"I have to suppress the arrogance of this bad woman, otherwise, once she enters the house, I will be exploited like Yang Bailao."
The lecture lasted for half an hour, and Chu's mother listened with great interest, looking at the various strategies for bullying her daughter-in-law in her notes, such as kneeling down in front of everyone to beg for forgiveness, a vicious and unsolvable tactic.
She hesitated for a moment about the move, then shook her head, refusing to use this vicious trick.
"I'm just too soft-hearted after all..."
As the lecture ended and the lecturer prepared to leave, Chu's mother quickly ran up to him and said, "Hello, teacher, there are some points I don't understand."
The lecturer smiled and said, "Go ahead and ask."
Chu's mother said earnestly, "It's just like you said. I can threaten my daughter-in-law, saying I don't need her to support me in my old age, but I never needed her to support me in my old age anyway; and then there's the moral blackmail of my son to take my side. That method isn't good; it puts my son in a difficult position..."
Instead of answering directly, the instructor said, "Auntie, I suggest you enroll in a training course. The course offers more in-depth instruction and will guarantee that you can control your daughter-in-law."
"How much?"
"Not expensive, eight thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight."
Can you make it cheaper?
Instructor: "Auntie, how much do you think is appropriate?"
Eighty-eight.
Instructor: "Auntie, do you think it's appropriate for you to bargain like this?"
Chu's mother asked, "Then how do we bargain?"
"Others negotiate step by step, slowly discussing the price, but you suddenly cut the price so abruptly, my heart can't take it."
"Oh~" Chu's mother understood, "Eight thousand?"
The lecturer slammed his fist on the table: "Deal!"
"I don't want it!" Mother Chu immediately refused. "Eight thousand is too much."
Chu's mother had a bank card given to her by Chu Fang, containing tens of millions of yuan. However, over the years, she had become accustomed to the life of an ordinary person, even playing mahjong for a mere five cents. She was unwilling to spend thousands of yuan to enroll in a class.
Chu's mother left.
As the lecturer watched her retreating figure, he said to his assistant beside him, "Keep an eye on that lady."
"Why? She's not even willing to enroll in training courses; they're not worth it," the assistant wondered.
"Did you see the ring on that lady's hand? It's jade; she's definitely rich and a high-quality customer," the lecturer explained.
The assistant said, "But... ...she's so rich, yet she can't bear to spend eight thousand yuan on training fees."
"Have you forgotten my profession?" the lecturer said while tidying up his desk. "I can sow discord between her and her daughter-in-law. I can make her spend 80,000 or even 800,000 on me."
The assistant nodded: "Understood."
... ...
"Pork is fourteen yuan a pound today, and you want eight thousand yuan from me. What's the difference between that and robbery?" Chu's mother said with a pout as she left the mall.
Looking at her notes, Chu's mother chuckled and said, "You naughty woman, this is enough to keep you in for a long time."
"I'll show you what real power is!"
On the way back, Chu's mother studied the notes and thoroughly understood them.
When Chu's father saw Chu's mother return home, he asked, "Where have you been? Why are you only coming back now?"
"Hehe~~~" Chu's mother revealed a row of white teeth.
Chu's father paused for a moment, then said, "Don't laugh like that, it scares me."
As a couple married for many years, Chu's father knows his wife all too well. Every time she smiles like that, she's plotting something big. Chu's mother doesn't have the ability to do it, so in the end, she harms both herself and others.
The most memorable time was on Dad's birthday. Mom secretly plotted something and almost set the house on fire.
"Hehe~~~" Chu's mother still had a bright smile.
Chu's father: "... ..."
I'm scared, I'm so scared.
... ...
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