Chapter 28 Staying Out of the Problem
Meng Ruoxi was quick to notice that Chen Xueying would often become dazed while talking, with her expression sometimes angry and sometimes sweet, which was very strange, so she couldn't help but ask.
"Xueying, what happened recently? You seem different from usual."
Chen Xueying raised her head, looking as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Seeing her expression, Meng Ruoxi thought of the scene she saw on the mountain that day. She raised her eyebrows and said teasingly, "Could it be that she has a crush on someone?"
Chen Xueying was surprised, and a flash of embarrassment flashed across her face. "How did you know?"
Meng Ruoxi looked mysterious and said, "I guessed it, but I didn't expect it to be so accurate."
Now that her good friend knew about it, Chen Xueying didn't intend to hide it. Or rather, she had no intention of hiding it at all. She came here today with the idea of letting her good friend make the decision, so she couldn't help but tell him about it.
"His name is Lu Mingchuan, he's a stinky soldier, he's the eldest in the family, and we look good together. He likes me, and I like him too, but the burden on the family is too heavy, with several younger brothers and sisters to support, and I can't make up my mind."
Meng Ruoxi felt a headache when she heard this.
The purpose of marrying into a family like this is to help raise younger siblings, otherwise it would incur public outrage. I don't want my good friend to get into trouble, nor do I want to help make decisions.
"What do you think? If you really like it, there's no point in me trying to persuade you."
Chen Xueying bit her lip in frustration, "I didn't like him at first, but he was always hanging around me and his eyes were so sincere, I accidentally fell for him."
Meng Ruoxi was speechless.
You will fall into her trap as soon as she appears in front of you, and her eyes are sincere. If you are so easy to control, then just marry her and raise children.
"No one else can interfere in matters of the heart. You make the decision yourself."
Chen Xueying looked worried. "I'm not afraid of helping him support his brothers and sisters at home. I'm just afraid of raising a group of ungrateful people."
Meng Ruoxi nodded silently in her heart. The human mind is unpredictable and no one can predict it for sure.
On her face, she smiled and said, "Since you said so, you have made up your mind to marry him. You are really amusing me by asking for my opinion."
Chen Xueying lowered her head in embarrassment, "Although I have made up my mind, I still want to hear your thoughts."
Meng Ruoxi lost interest in chatting.
A woman in love has no rationality at all, and she doesn't want to make friends with such a person.
Rubbing her brows, she said tiredly, "Xueying, I'm a little tired."
Chen Xueying stood up immediately and said, "Have a good rest. I'll come to see you another day."
Watching Chen Xueying leave, Meng Ruoxi shook her head regretfully.
My family is well off and I don't have to wait four years to return to the city, so why would I want to be a nanny?
I got up and went back to my room to continue my training.
When I went to pick up Shi Yanjin in the afternoon, she had already recovered.
As soon as they met, Shi Yanjin apologized, "I was wrong at noon. I didn't understand your feelings. I will pay more attention next time."
Meng Ruoxi smiled, "I am also wrong. I should be happy that you care about me. It is normal for couples to make love. I shouldn't be shy."
She had figured it out and decided not to get entangled with trivial matters that were irrelevant and should be considered later.
Refusal would only result in even harsher treatment, so why should she put herself in trouble?
Shi Yanjin was very surprised, and his wife's sudden enlightenment made him happy.
"I'm glad you figured it out."
Meng Ruoxi smiled earnestly, "As long as you are happy."
When they got home, Li Taohua, who rarely came back earlier than them, smiled and said as soon as she saw them come in.
"It's a lively night at home. Just tell me what you want to eat."
Shi Yanjin smiled and joked, "What good news happened that made Mom so happy?"
Li Taohua smiled so hard that she couldn't stop. "Your second brother sent someone to tell me that he would bring someone home tonight."
Meng Ruoxi smiled and congratulated, "Congratulations, Mom. You will be able to marry your second daughter-in-law soon."
Li Taohua covered her mouth and smiled, "I'll take your good words."
Guan Meiling remained silent, thinking that they were a family and the liveliness did not belong to her.
Meng Ruoxi suggested tactfully, "Mom, I'll go help you."
Before Li Taohua could even open her mouth, Shi Yanjin refused, "Your hand injury hasn't healed yet, I'll go help mom."
"What? Your hand is injured? Let me see." Li Taohua looked nervous. She pulled Meng Ruoxi's hand and looked at it carefully. Finally, she saw the scar on the palm of her hand.
She exclaimed, "How could you be so careless."
Pulling her hand back, Meng Ruoxi shook her head, "It doesn't hurt anymore, Mom, don't worry."
Li Taohua's face was full of pain, "How could it not hurt? The skin is gone."
Shi Yanjin admitted his mistake, "It's all my fault, otherwise Xixi wouldn't have been hurt."
Li Taohua immediately got angry and started to blame him, "You were so careless. How could you let Ruoxi get hurt like this? How can you take a shower and wash your hair?"
Shi Yanjin coughed awkwardly, "I'll help Xixi wash."
The corners of Meng Ruoxi's mouth twitched.
This mother and son have had enough.
Guan Meiling watched in a daze.
They all bully her because her husband is not at home and are very annoying to her.
Li Taohua continued, "You should be more careful. Thanks to Ruoxi's good temper, she didn't even argue with you. If your father were like this, I would twist his ears off."
"Cough cough cough." When Lu Jing entered the room, he heard his wife was about to pinch his ears. His heart trembled and he couldn't help coughing to remind her to save his face.
Li Taohua rolled her eyes and pointed her finger at him, "What are you coughing for? You're like a tubercular person! You're interrupting me from educating your son!"
Meng Ruoxi knew that she was doing it for her to see, and was afraid that she would treat Shi Yanjin badly.
All I can say is that she was overthinking it. Shi Yanjin was a disabled man with a strong will. He would kill anyone who treated him badly.
Everyone was silent, listening to the tigress's rage.
Shi Yanjin, the instigator, broke the silence, "Didn't you say that my second brother was going to bring someone back? If we don't prepare dinner now, it will be too late."
After being reminded, Li Taohua's face changed drastically and she quickly ran to the kitchen, "Hurry up, come and help. If you ruin Yan Nan's good deeds, I will never forgive you!"
Shi Lujing put his hands behind his back and looked at them seriously, "Your mother has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. If there is something wrong, don't take it to heart. That's it. I'll go to the kitchen to help."
Looking at her serious father-in-law, Meng Ruoxi smiled and said, "Mom treats people sincerely. She says what she wants to say and never hides anything. She is just like my biological mother. I never think there is anything wrong with what she says."
Shi Lujing's expression softened, "I'm glad you understand. Your mother loves you well."
Guan Meiling immediately said, "I think the same as Ruoxi. Mom is busy all day for this family. If we still have opinions, it would be really unfilial."
"I am very pleased that you have this heart."
Shi Yanjin curled his lips, his expression very gentle.
Dad has always respected Mom and never allowed his brothers to make Mom angry. He treats whoever is nice to Mom well, and similarly, he likes whoever Mom likes.
Since I was young, my family was different from other families in the village. There was no repressive education, and no filial son was born under the stick.
He likes this family very much, with a kind father, loving mother, friendly brothers and respectful younger brothers. He is also very glad to be born in this family.
At seven o'clock in the evening, Shi Yannan took his fair-skinned and beautiful girlfriend home. Also accompanying them were Shi Yanchu and Shi Changning, who had been away from home for a long time working in the city.
The Shi family was extremely lively. The dining table was no longer deserted but was now full of people.