After listening to the conversation between Sister Luo and Aunt Yu for a while, Qin Wan felt that she knew the truth.
It turned out that Zhou Saozi's sister-in-law finally got married as she wished, and she married a good man who was getting married for the first time.
Life after marriage is sweet, just like honey and oil. It is a world of difference compared to the days when she was raising children alone.
Today's eldest daughter-in-law has not only gained some weight, but her complexion has also become rosy and radiant. She has become lively and cheerful, as if she has been reborn and is full of energy and spirit.
However, these changes became a thorn in the heart of the old woman of the Zhou family.
Whenever someone praised Mrs. Zhou for her hard work and kindness, the old woman felt like she was being pricked by a needle and could not bear it.
Especially after the eldest daughter-in-law got married, there was no one to do the housework or work in the fields. The old woman suddenly felt the burden on her shoulders became heavier.
Her husband often lost his temper with her because she failed to manage the household well. The old woman's life seemed oppressive in every way.
She attributed all the misfortunes to her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Zhou.
In her opinion, if Mrs. Zhou had agreed to her son's plan to take care of two households, the house would not be so deserted now, and there would be no one to work.
As a result, her resentment towards Mrs. Zhou grew stronger and stronger.
A few days ago, the old woman and the old man at home had another quarrel. The old man was so angry that he slammed the door and walked out. The old woman was holding back her anger and decided to find a place to vent.
So, she booked a train ticket without hesitation and brought her eldest grandson to the island without stopping.
Ever since the old woman came to the island, the Zhou family had never had a peaceful life. Whenever Captain Zhou went to the army, the old woman would start to find fault with the family and beat and scold Zhou's wife.
She seemed to want to vent all her resentment on this innocent daughter-in-law.
Although Mrs. Zhou had a gentle personality, she was not a soft persimmon that could be bullied. She endured it again and again, but the old woman kept getting worse. She was afraid that sooner or later she would have a big fight with the old woman.
Along the way, Sister Luo and Aunt Yu talked about Sister Zhou's family, their tone full of worry and helplessness. Qin Wan was also listening, feeling heavy in her heart.
They all knew that Mrs. Zhou was in a difficult situation, but they didn't know how to help her.
Before they knew it, the three of them had returned home. As soon as they entered, Qin Wan and Aunt Yu busied themselves sorting the seafood they'd gathered that morning. Crabs, shellfish, conchs... each one was meticulously cleaned, ready for a sumptuous seafood feast that evening.
Mrs. Luo's family also lived in the piano house because her husband was not at home.
Qin Wan was holding a plump crab in her hand. While cleaning it, she said to Sister Luo, "Sister Luo, can we think of a way to help Sister Zhou? It's really pitiful that she was bullied by her mother-in-law like that."
Sister Luo sighed, put down the conch in her hand, and said:
"I also want to help her, but this is someone else's family affair, so we can't just interfere. However, we can visit her more often, talk to her, and let her know that someone cares about her."
Aunt Yu also nodded in agreement:
"Yes, although we can't help her solve the problem directly, we can at least give her some warmth and support. When her mother-in-law is not around, we will spend more time with her so that she won't feel so lonely."
As they spoke, the three of them started to get busy again. Qin Wan was in charge of cutting vegetables, Luo's wife was in charge of cooking, and Yu's aunt was helping out.
Qin Wan, Mrs. Luo and Aunt Yu each performed their duties, busy and orderly.
Qin Wan danced the kitchen knife in his hand quickly, cutting the fresh vegetables into even pieces; Sister Luo stood in front of the stove, skillfully stir-frying the seafood in the pot, and the aroma filled the air; Aunt Yu helped pass the bowls and chopsticks, and occasionally interjected a few words of family conversation, making everyone laugh.
Soon, the kitchen was filled with the delicious aroma of seafood and the warm atmosphere of their laughter and joy. This moment of tranquility and joy seemed to be isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, becoming a small safe haven.
However, not far from them, at Captain Zhou's house, a war without gunpowder was taking place.
Mrs. Zhou's mother-in-law was furious. She stood in the yard, pointing at Mrs. Zhou and yelling at her:
"You're such a scoundrel, you have a sullen face all day long. Who are you trying to show it to?"
"Can you do this? If not, go back to your mother's house. We don't want to support idlers."
"You eat and drink at our house, and you wash my grandson's clothes. What's wrong with that? Besides seducing men and making them obey you, what else can you do? Bah, I say a few words to you and you start crying. Your husband is not at home, who are you crying for?"
Old Mrs. Zhou cursed Mrs. Zhou with harsh words. Mrs. Zhou lowered her head and silently endured her mother-in-law's accusations and insults, with tears in her eyes.
Captain Zhou was not at home, and Mrs. Zhou was unwilling to behave like the old woman. Unexpectedly, the old woman's temper became even more violent.
She seemed to vent all her dissatisfaction and resentment on Mrs. Zhou, completely disregarding Mrs. Zhou's feelings and dignity.
When the neighbors heard the noise coming from the Zhou family, they all shook their heads and sighed.
They knew that Mrs. Zhou was in a difficult situation, but they didn't know how to help. After all, this was someone else's family affair, and it was not easy for outsiders to directly interfere.
But there were also some who were not afraid of trouble. A young wife who had just joined the army could not stand it and stood up directly.
She stood at the door of Zhou's house and said loudly to the people around her:
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