"Mom, I appreciate your kindness, but I also know that things are not easy at home right now. Let's not hold a full moon banquet."
These days, her mother-in-law has been taking care of her during the confinement period, even more attentively than her own mother. Liu Lin is touched. Although her mother-in-law's actions and ideas are sometimes inconsistent with hers, as a mother-in-law who can do this, what else can she complain about?
She actually knew that she was not a competent daughter-in-law. Her parents-in-law were still being supported by the second wife, and she had never said a word about taking them in to live with her.
"It's a bad year, so we can't have a big full-moon banquet. It's still necessary for our family to have a meal together. Besides, it's been so long, I'm sure my mother-in-law and her family would want to come and see the child, to make things lively and not let my granddaughter down."
After taking care of her granddaughter for so long, Old Mrs. Pei still has a lot of feelings for her. Of course, it's just some feelings, but Xiaofan is right. Since she has done it, why not do it better?
Thinking of this, Old Mrs. Pei sighed that her grandson had really grown up and could now care about adults.
"Mom, you've been so good to us, I don't know what to say. I'll remember this kindness for the rest of my life."
Liu Lin was speaking from her heart. This time, her biological mother was worried about her sister-in-law and couldn't come to take care of her. If it weren't for her mother-in-law's help, Pei Guoqiang would have to go to work, and she wouldn't know what to do with the child alone.
What's more, this drought is severe, and many people outside have starved to death, but her mother-in-law took care of her. She was in confinement here, and the care she received was more meticulous and thorough than the last time her own mother took care of her, and the food and supplies she used were better.
Liu Lin would not think this was as it should be, especially in the case of family division. She and Pei Guoqiang were not very filial to their parents-in-law.
"We're all family, so let's not talk about outsiders like this. I'll ask Guoqiang to notify my in-laws to come over for lunch tomorrow."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Mom."
Liu Lin was moved, not to mention Pei Guoqiang as a son. He always felt sorry for his parents. This time his wife gave birth to a child, and his tired parents came to take care of her. He had given so much subsidy, otherwise his wife and child would not have been raised so well.
"Mom and Dad, I..."
At this point, other words of gratitude were too obvious. Pei Guoqiang was at a loss for words when it came to his parents...
Looking at their son's expression, Old Man Pei and Old Lady Pei understood everything. Old Man Pei patted his son on the shoulder and said, "We all understand your difficulties. As parents, we don't have to think and worry so much. As long as you live well, we are happy."
"Okay, don't delay any longer. It's getting late. Go to the county town and tell your in-laws."
Seeing her son like this, Old Mrs. Pei kicked him out, saying that it was useless and that it would be better for him to do what he was supposed to do instead of wasting time here.
"Old woman, what are you doing? Our son just wants to talk to us."
Old Mrs. Pei rolled her eyes. "It's useless to say anything. It's just a waste of time. What's the use of saying a few nice words? Can you still take us to live in the county town? The only ones who can be so filial to us are the second son and his wife. Don't be so unclear. If it weren't for my eldest grandson's persuasion, you might as well be looking after Miaomiao's house for me if you didn't help me with these trivial matters."
Mrs. Pei has always been a realist. It's impossible to move her so easily. As she said this, she became a little worried: "You said Guoan and Miaomiao are so busy. Did they eat on time while we were away? Take good care of the fourth son's wife during the confinement period. I have to go back quickly."
The more Mrs. Pei spoke, the more worried she became. It had been such a long time since she returned to the village.
"Mom and Dad, I'm back!"
Mrs. Pei was about to say something when she heard a sound outside the door. She thought she had misheard.
"Miaomiao, why are you back?!"
Seeing Li Miaomiao appear in front of her after pushing open the gate, Mrs. Pei was surprised and delighted. She quickly walked over.
"People just don't get nagging. I was just talking about it, and you're back now."
"My little niece is almost one month old. I calculated the date and came back to celebrate her full month and to help you and dad."
Li Miaomiao put down the things in her hand while speaking
"You still remember, these are all trivial matters. If you have something to do, don't delay your work. We will be here tomorrow anyway, so we won't let the fourth daughter-in-law suffer. Speaking of which, if you hadn't left so many things, the fourth daughter-in-law wouldn't have been able to live such a comfortable life."
Li Miaomiao listened to her mother-in-law saying this, full of protection for her
"Mom, I know you're defending me, but there are some things you can just say to me. Don't tell my fourth sister-in-law, or she'll be upset. I know you don't care about this, but there's no need, right? You've done everything, so just accept my fourth sister-in-law's gratitude."
"Okay, I'll listen to you. Xiaofan said the same thing."
Hearing what Old Lady Pei said, Li Miaomiao looked around but didn't see her son.
"Mom, where's the little mortal? Did he go out to play somewhere?"
"Yes, he went out early in the morning. He said he had an appointment with his friends in the village. Don't worry, he will be back on time. This kid knows his limits."
"Okay, I'll take the things off the car first."
"Let me help you."
"No, just keep busy in the kitchen, I'll do it."
Although Old Man Pei didn't say anything, he was surprised to see his daughter-in-law come back.
Liu Lin didn't hear any noise inside, and the child was a little noisy at the moment, so she was concentrating on coaxing the child. It was not until Li Miaomiao came in with something that she realized Li Miaomiao was back.
When she came back at this time, she knew without asking that Li Miaomiao was here to celebrate her daughter's full moon. Liu Lin was happy and grateful for such thoughtfulness.
You have to know that the other two branches of the Pei family, not to mention the eldest branch, did not show any intention or expression at all. They also came to make trouble several times because there was no food at home due to the drought.
It was the third room. Originally, they were very nice to the third room and helped with the division of the family property, which benefited the third room. Later, the third room came to them and they helped in every way they could. But now, when the third room knew that she had returned to recuperate after her baby was born, they came over once and brought a few eggs, but they never came again.
She had heard her mother-in-law complain and knew that the third wife was unhappy because her mother-in-law took care of her during her confinement and looked after her granddaughter.
The third wife also has two daughters. She knew a little about her mother-in-law's previous preference for boys over girls. This time, she treated her so well that made the third wife feel unbalanced.
Liu Lin was not in a position to comment on this, but even if the Third House was dissatisfied, it was still heartbreaking to see it go to this extent.
"Second sister-in-law, why did you bring so many things? I'm such a small person, but you still think of me and come back."
"She's my niece, of course I miss her. Guoan doesn't have the time, given the weather this year, and they have a lot going on at the bureau. Otherwise, she would have definitely come back with me."
"Business is more important."
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