Chapter 142 It's all your doing
Qiao Siying affectionately pulled Chu Rou into the house.
Two maids prepared slippers and placed them at the feet of the two people, and then helped them hang up their coats.
Chu Rou looked around the room. The three-story atrium had a huge crystal chandelier hanging from it. She was actually a little worried that the chandelier might fall down. If someone was sitting underneath, they would definitely be crushed to death.
The interior was luxuriously decorated, but Chu Rou felt sorry for her mother-in-law. She spent most of her day alone in this large gilded cage, while her husband and son were busy.
Before her relationship with Mo Chi became public, Chu Rou decided to visit her mother-in-law more often and take the opportunity to strengthen their bond.
Qiao Siying was indeed very lonely. She came from an ordinary background and when she first married Mo Anbang, she couldn't even squeeze into the circle of those rich wives. They all looked down on her.
Once she had secured her position as Madam Mo, those people came to fawn over her, but she couldn't be bothered to pay them any attention.
Her former friends had long since drifted apart due to the difference in their social status.
When Mo Chi was little, things were alright. He could be with her every day, and the house still felt a bit lively. But after Mo Chi left home to go to university in City C, Qiao Siying became increasingly lonely, with no one to talk to.
Mo Anbang's mind was entirely focused on the company, which made Qiao Siying both happy and resentful. She was happy that he didn't go out to grow some flowers and plants, but resentful that he didn't have time to spend with her.
When Qiao Siying is alone, she wonders whether she is fortunate or unfortunate in her life. Outsiders envy her for marrying into a wealthy family, but only she knows the bitterness inside.
Qiao Siying was very excited that Chu Rou was coming, as guests rarely visited their home.
The two sat on the sofa, and Qiao Siying and Chu Rou chatted about everyday things. When asked about family matters, Chu Rou answered truthfully.
Hearing that Chu Rou's father was a martyr and that she was a posthumous child, Qiao Siying sighed deeply, "Your mother must have had a very hard time back then. A woman heavily pregnant, with no one to take care of her."
“When I was pregnant with Mo Chi, I kept vomiting until I gave birth. There were three or four people taking care of me, but I still found it very difficult to endure.”
"Even if your mother's pregnancy symptoms weren't severe, she still went to the hospital alone to give birth to you, and there was no one to take care of her during her postpartum period, sigh..."
Chu Rou blinked, tears welling up in her eyes. Her mother had never told her the details, only mentioning them briefly. Now, thinking back, perhaps what happened during that time was the last thing her mother wanted to remember.
When Qiao Siying saw Chu Rou crying, she knew she had said something wrong. She quickly took out a tissue to wipe Chu Rou's tears. "It's all Auntie's fault for saying the wrong thing. Don't be sad. Your mother is very happy now. She has a loving husband and a son and a daughter. Isn't that wonderful!"
Chu Rou quickly composed herself and said with a smile, "Aunt Qiao, you're right, the hard times are over, we're doing great now!"
Qiao Siying stood up. "Rou Rou, sit down for a while. I'll cook you something delicious today."
Chu Rou felt that she would be bored sitting alone in the living room, so she stood up and said, "Then I'll stay with you. I can help you with the cooking. I often help my mother cook at home."
"Great! Let's work together to figure out what delicious food to make."
...
When Mo Chi learned that Chu Rou had gone to his house, he rushed over.
He entered the room but did not see Chu Rou in the living room, which aroused his suspicion.
Just as Mo Chi was about to ask the maid next to him, Mo Anbang came downstairs.
Mo Anbang was surprised to see Mo Chi. "Why are you back?"
His youngest son, who usually never calls or visits home, actually came home on his own today.
Mo Chi took off his coat and tossed it to a servant, saying, "I've come back to see you two elders and do my filial duty."
Mo Anbang glanced at him sideways and said, "Hmph, if you have such thoughts, you should move back in."
Mo Chi touched his forehead and chuckled, "I was just afraid of disturbing your and Mom's time together!"
Before Mo Anbang could reprimand him again, Mo Chi hurriedly asked, "Dad, where is Mom?"
Mo Anbang didn't know either, so he looked at the maid in the living room, who replied, "Madam is in the kitchen."
"I'll go take a look!" Mo Chi hurried towards the kitchen.
Mo Anbang followed.
Before Mo Chi even entered the kitchen, he heard two familiar laughs coming from inside—his mother's and his wife's.
He tiptoed to the door and looked inside. He saw his mother and Chu Rou with their heads touching, as if they were setting something up.
"These shiitake mushroom slices can be used to make hair."
"Yes, Aunt Qiao, you're so skillful! This hairstyle really looks just like Mo Chi's."
"Make the mouth bigger, so it will look like it's spitting out when the curry sauce is poured on it."
"Hahaha!" Chu Rou burst into laughter. "Are you sure Mo Chi can eat like this?"
Qiao Siying also laughed out loud, "Who told this brat to never come home? He has to eat it all up."
Mo Chi had already walked up behind the two of them. Seeing their artwork, he had to admit that the rice ball doll on the plate did look somewhat like him. "Mom, how did you know I would come?"
Mo Chi suddenly spoke, startling Qiao Siying. She turned around and saw her son, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, "Xiao Chi, you're back?"
"If I don't come back, who will eat this pile of vomit?" Mo Chi grinned. "You've got a pretty ruthless trick up your sleeve."
“How was I supposed to know you’d actually come back?” Qiao Siying said happily. “Rou Rou said she’d give you something to eat if you came home, and take a picture and send it to you if you didn’t. I never expected you to actually come home.”
Rou Rou? Mo Chi raised an eyebrow, looking at Chu Rou with a smile in his eyes. Things are progressing too fast!
"Assistant Chu, do you have a grudge against me? I don't think I've offended you!"
“It has nothing to do with Rou Rou,” Qiao Siying said, trying to exonerate Chu Rou. “It was Rou Rou who gave me a suggestion to vent my anger because I said you never come home and you’ve almost forgotten your own mother.”
"Mom, I'm your own son, you can't team up with outsiders to bully me!" Mo Chi smiled and put his arm around Qiao Siying's shoulder, then looked at Chu Rou, "By the way, Chu Rou, what are you doing here?"
“Rou Rou is not an outsider,” Qiao Siying said to Mo Chi, holding Chu Rou’s hand. “If it weren’t for Chu Rou today, your mother would have been bullied.”
Mo Chi's smile vanished, and he was about to ask what had happened.
A deep, angry voice came from the kitchen doorway, "Who dares to bully you?"
The three people in the kitchen turned around at the same time and saw that Mo Anbang was standing in the doorway watching them.
When Qiao Siying saw Mo Anbang and recalled what had happened that morning, a wave of grievance washed over her. She glared at Mo Anbang, wanting to scold him, but her voice choked as soon as she opened her mouth.
"It's all your fault, boohoo..."
Mo Anbang: ...
What did he do? He's been wronged!
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