Chapter 19
◎ Wei Bili tried to persuade him to stay, saying, "Let's have lunch together before we go. Don't you like fish? It's perfect for you."◎
Wei Bili tried to persuade him, saying, "Let's have lunch together before we go. Don't you like fish? There's a sea bass in the kitchen. I'll make you steamed fish."
Bei Bitang glanced at Chen Jinlong, who pursed his lips tightly. She waved her hands repeatedly, saying, "No, Second Sister, I have to go. Mommy has to take care of the little one and cook, she can't handle it all by herself."
Chen Jinlong, standing nearby, said coldly, "They've already said they're leaving, so why are you still keeping them here?"
Wei Bili's face flushed instantly. She glared at Chen Jinlong and demanded, "Chen Jinlong, what do you mean? My little sister is here, and you don't even give her a good face! Can't I even entertain her?! What are you saying?!"
Chen Jinlong said sarcastically, "What's wrong with what I said? Didn't he say he wanted to go back home for lunch?"
Wei Bili was so angry that she was shaking all over. She pointed her finger at Chen Jinlong and was speechless. "Chen Jialong, you..."
Bei Bitang was a little overwhelmed by the quarrel between the couple. Seeing that Wei Bili was furious, Chen Jinlong quickly stepped forward and handed her a glass of water, saying gently, "Come and drink some water. Don't be angry. I won't say anything, okay?"
Wei Bili glared at him fiercely and pushed his hand away. Chen Jinlong touched his nose with an embarrassed look on his face.
Wei Bili didn't want to argue with Chen Jinlong in front of Bei Bitang. She smiled and said to Bei Bitang, "Wait a minute, little sister. I'll get you some tea. You can leave later."
Chen Jinlong wanted to make amends and said quickly, "I'll get it!"
Chen Jinlong entered the room to get some tea leaves. Wei Bili smiled apologetically at Bei Bitang and said softly, "I'm sorry, little sister. Chen Jinlong is just like that..."
Bei Bitang said nonchalantly, "It's okay, Second Sister. As long as he treats you well, that's all."
She felt a little disappointed. Second Sister's words had already treated her and Chen Jinlong as one, and she was an outsider. However, Chen Jinlong was very good to Second Sister, and Second Sister was not as submissive as Miao Xiuxiu and Lin Bilan said in her husband's family.
Chen Jinlong's eyes were always on Second Sister. When Second Sister was not feeling well, Chen Jinlong would be anxious and hurried. To be honest, it was impossible not to mind Chen Jinlong's attitude, but he was relieved that he cared about Second Sister.
Chen Jinlong was eager for Bei Bitang to leave, but he was not stingy. He took out half a bag of tea and gave it to Bei Bitang. The tea was estimated to be more than half a pound. If you drink it sparingly, it can last for two or three years.
Bei Bitang took the tea given by Chen Jinlong, said goodbye to them and left.
Bei Bitang disappeared down the stairs. Wei Bili returned to her room and sat down. Seeing that she showed no sign of getting up to go into the kitchen to cook, Chen Jinlong reminded her, "It's time to make lunch."
Wei Bili waved her hand, looked at him coldly, and said, "I don't want to do it. Just fry some tomatoes, lay some eggs, and add some noodles to eat."
Chen Jinlong shrugged and said, "I don't want to do it either. Then I'll get two lunch boxes and go out to pack two bowls of your favorite shepherd's purse wonton stew. Are you hungry now?"
Wei Bili turned sideways, with her back to him, and said in a weak tone, "Whatever you want."
Chen Jinlong walked up to her and said slowly, "Are you angry?"
Wei Bili turned around and said angrily, "How can I not be angry? You treated my little sister like this, and my little sister is the person I care about most in my mother's family. Look at how you acted just now, like an unreasonable and rude little brat. You are several years older than my little sister, and you are her brother-in-law! You are so rude!"
Chen Jialuo slapped his knee and said in a desperate tone, "There's nothing I can do about it. I just don't want to deal with your family."
Wei Bili was helpless and said helplessly, "I've already told you that my little sister is different from my mom, my eldest sister, Huang Dashan and the others. Didn't you just see her? You think she's petty and takes advantage of others."
By the end, Wei Bili felt uncomfortable. She had practically pointed out the nature of her family, with the exception of Bei Bitang. No matter what, they were still her family, her lifelong ties. How could she feel good about speaking ill of them in front of her husband?
Chen Jinlong fell silent. Bei Bitang had a clear gaze and an upright temperament. Not only did she not have the temperaments of Miao Xiuxiu and Lin Bilan, but she also had no trace of the petty bourgeois airs. But unfortunately, she couldn't break away from this unless she got married.
Chen Jinlong traveled all over the country and followed his father on a sports car at the age of fourteen. He saw through Bei Bitang at a glance. Although she looked cold, she was actually the softest-hearted person. She only cared about food and not about beatings. She must have been the most wronged one at home.
After a moment, Chen Jinlong put his arm around Wei Bili's shoulders and said, "So what? She can't be separated from your mother and the others. I think she's even softer than you. Your mother and the others must have a hold on her. I don't like the thought of me showing kindness and good things to others, only to have them turn around and show even greater, more sincere kindness and good things to the person who made me angry."
Before and shortly after his marriage, Chen Jinlong was very cordial to his mother-in-law's family, doing everything a potential son-in-law could do. He gave them money and gifts, went shopping for groceries, and did housework. He affectionately called Miao Xiuxiu and Lin Bilan "Mom" and "Big Sister."
But Miao Xiuxiu was not a good mother-in-law. She said she treated everyone equally, which was an understatement. Chen Jinlong, the second son-in-law, had nothing to drink.
Huang Dashan ate all the big rooster and two chicken legs that Chen Jinlong brought. What's more exaggerated is that if Huang Dashan is not at home, none of the chicken, duck, fish or meat that Chen Jinlong brought can be served on the table. They are kept in the kitchen and saved for Huang Dashan to eat. Chen Jinlong only has fermented bean curd, vegetables and soaked rice.
Miao Xiuxiu also said to Chen Jinlong with a smile that there were not many vegetables at home and they could just eat whatever they wanted.
This made Chen Jinlong very angry.
Chen Jinlong had an older family and a well-off family background, so how could he tolerate such humiliation? Just because he was courting Wei Bili didn't mean anyone could give him a hard time, especially when he treated them well. Later, she even stopped calling her "Mom," and Wei Bili didn't have the nerve to ask Chen Jinlong to call her back.
Wei Bili was still furious, so Chen Jinlong softened his tone and continued, "Look, honey, I won't stop you from going back to your parents' home. I'll give you money whenever you go back, and I won't ask you what you bought, or whether you've secretly given your own money to your mother. Isn't I good enough for you? You can't ask for more from me."
Thinking that her husband, Chen Jinlong, had done better than most men, Wei Bili finally calmed down. She looked up at Chen Jinlong and said, "Okay, do whatever you want. Treat me the same way you treat my mom and the others. But can you help me just this once? Just this once."
Chen Jinlong's heart skipped a beat. He had forgotten that Bei Bitang was an educated youth who had returned to the city. This also meant that she was unemployed. His wife would not let him spend money or use other people's connections to find her a job.
If he could get a job so easily, why would Wei Bili stay at home all the time, making her more and more resentful and their relationship becoming more and more distant?
He didn't believe it. This time, Bei Bitang came to visit her sister and give her some gifts. Bei Bitang clearly had something to say, and several times she looked like she was holding it back. Only his silly wife believed her.
Bei Bitang left happily, and he breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't have to face his wife's pressure again and start a cold war again.
But Bei Bitang left without mentioning it, but Wei Bili brought it up. The two sisters had a very deep relationship, thinking about each other and caring about each other, but he was in trouble.
Wei Bili was unhappy that Chen Jinlong didn't respond to her. She nudged him with her elbow, frowned, and said, "Speak up."
Chen Jinlong, distracted for a moment, pretended to be dumb and mumbled, "Ah? What did you say?"
Wei Bili didn't say anything, staring into his eyes. Chen Jinlong scratched his head and said, "What do you want me to do? Just tell me."
Wei Bili said, "My younger sister is nineteen years old. It's hard for her to find a job in her current situation. You know my mom and the others, they won't let her stay idle at home for a long time. Do you think it's possible..."
Chen Jinlong continued to play dumb for a while, and asked, "Can I do something?"
Wei Bili said, "Can you introduce her to someone good? I don't have many friends, and they're not very helpful. Not to mention my mother and the others, they're not only unreliable but also hold my little sister back. Chen Jinlong, after all this, I can only count on you."
The partner should be better. Bei Bitang is perfect in Wei Bili's eyes. This means better in more than just the literal sense.
But Chen Jinlong's expression relaxed, and he smiled and said, "What kind of person do you want to introduce to your little sister?"
He can refuse it if he says so.
As expected, Wei Bili said seriously, "What do you think of the unmarried young men in your transport team? Are there any suitable ones? I think the guy named Xiao Tang I met last time when I delivered food to you is quite good. He's fair-skinned and polite. He called me sister-in-law and even showed me the way. He's not married yet, right?"
The man is not married yet, but his mother is still carefully selecting and looking for a partner for her son.
Chen Jinlong said, "The young people in the transport team almost all have parents who work in the transport system. How could they possibly be interested in your little sister?"
Wei Bili was very impressed with Bei Bitang and said confidently, "My little sister has a gentle personality, is caring, beautiful and intelligent, and can do everything from cooking to sewing. She's a perfect model for a good wife and mother. Besides, most men only care about appearances. My little sister is the most beautiful of the three of us sisters, so beautiful and lively. How can a man not like that? They might not like her at first, but after getting to know her, they'll like her. A hero's tomb in the land of gentleness."
Chen Jinlong smiled and said, "Even if a young man likes your little sister's face, can he get past the parents? I fought for more than half a month to get Mom and Dad's approval. During that half a month, the house was as cold as an ice cave. I was in agony, and Mom and Dad were heartbroken too."
Wei Bili moved her lips, thought for a moment, and said, "Why not? Nothing is difficult in this world if one sets his mind to it. As long as you have the will, you can achieve it. You can do it? Others can't!"
Chen Jinlong said expressionlessly, "Wei Bili, I'm telling you the truth. Your little sister has nothing to say about her except her face. Although Shanghai girls are spoiled, it's not hard to find someone who's as diligent, capable, and gentle as you describe."
"Beautiful, can beauty be used to make a living? Can beauty make a man truly love you? It's not for nothing that they say beautiful women are the root of trouble and have a tragic fate. No matter how beautiful your little sister is, can she be more beautiful than the four great beauties of ancient times? What was their fate? Not to mention the distant past, let's take Ruan Lingyu, who was famous in Shanghai decades ago and whose legend still lingers. Did she have a good ending?"
"Our situations are different. I took a liking to you. If I bring the young man to your younger sister, even if they end up together, his parents will resent me and spend less time with them. What will they think? The relationship between our two families, which has lasted for over 30 years, will fade. I will never introduce your younger sister to any of my childhood friends."
Wei Bili stood up with a gloomy face, slammed the door and walked into the room.
Chen Jinlong was not in a hurry to coax her. He picked up two aluminum lunch boxes and whistled as he went to get the vegetable and meat wontons.
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