"Auntie, this is all your fault." Xu Qingning wasn't angry at all, looking at her calmly. "You should have come sooner and taught Zhao Jingyu a lesson. How could he let me get pregnant so easily?"
Your appearance reflects your heart. This old lady hasn't smiled since she walked in; she's definitely not someone you can get along with.
Fortunately, it wasn't her mother-in-law.
When Yang Yuexiang saw Xu Qingning shamelessly turning the tables, she stared at her with wide eyes and said, "What does what you did have to do with me?"
"Yes, what does this have to do with you?" Xu Qingning was waiting for her to say this, and said lightly, "Eat more pickled vegetables later, so you won't feel bored."
"You..." Yang Yuexiang was speechless after being rebuked. If she had known that Zhao Jingyu would marry such a woman, she should have let Wu Huihui marry into the family sooner.
Zhao Jingyu has a high salary and good benefits; she had her eye on him long ago.
However, since Wu Huihui hadn't returned to the city after going to the countryside, she mentioned it to Yang Yuelan, thinking she would wait until Wu Huihui returned to the city before handling the matter.
To everyone's surprise, not long after Wu Huihui returned, Zhao Jingyu got married.
“Sister-in-law, my mother is an elder, how can you talk like that?” Wu Huihui couldn’t help but say. “She was just saying it casually.”
"I was just saying it offhand," Xu Qingning glanced at Wu Huihui. "Cousin, when you're a guest in someone else's home, you should be mindful of your role as a guest, instead of saying things that upset the host. Don't forget, this is my home. If you make me uncomfortable, then you don't need to stay here."
“This is my cousin’s house,” Wu Huihui argued. “You have no right to kick us out.”
"Whether I'm qualified or not isn't up to you to decide." Xu Qingning's eyes grew colder. "But if I don't let you stay here, you definitely won't be able to stay. Don't believe me? Try saying it again."
Wu Huihui was furious. Just as she was about to say something, Yang Yuexiang nudged her and said, "Stop talking and go outside to help your aunt cook."
She could tell that her nephew's wife was not someone to be trifled with.
They just arrived, there's no need to fall out with her. Even if we don't care about her, we should at least consider her status as our own sister's daughter-in-law.
Wu Huihui then got up and walked out angrily.
Yang Yuelan was cooking enthusiastically in the yard and didn't hear what they were saying inside. Seeing that Wu Huihui looked unhappy, she didn't ask why, but just handed her the bowls and chopsticks: "Just take the bowls and chopsticks in, we'll eat now."
Having been a mother-in-law for so many years, she has long since come to understand a principle.
If someone doesn't want to talk about something, then don't ask.
Asking would be annoying.
During the meal, Yang Yuelan ladled a bowl of carrot top water for Xu Qingning: "This is a recipe from our hometown. They say that drinking it will stop you from vomiting. You should try it."
"I knew it, Mom is the best to me." Xu Qingning took it, drank it all in one go, and also ate a large bowl of shredded potatoes, half a steamed bun mixed with cornmeal, and an egg.
Whether it was the carrot tops that really worked or not, Xu Qingning felt quite hungry after the meal and didn't feel like vomiting.
And it was the first time she had ever eaten so much food, yet she didn't feel full.
“As long as you feel comfortable drinking it, I’ll make it for you every day from now on.” Yang Yuelan was very happy. She patted Xu Qingning’s hand and said, “You need to eat more at this time. If you eat well, the baby will grow strong.”
"I'll listen to Mom." Xu Qingning smiled, thinking to herself, what a wonderful mother she is. That bastard Zhao Jingyu is so cold to her. When he comes back, she'll have to give him a good talking-to.
Yang Yuexiang and her daughter Wu Huihui saw this and felt that Xu Qingning was shameless even more.
With her silver tongue, Yang Yuelan managed to win over her mother-in-law, which is why she insisted on coming to the city to take care of her despite the objections of her two sons and daughters-in-law.
After finishing her meal, Xu Qingning went back to her room, closed the door, and went to sleep.
For the sake of my mother-in-law, let the mother and daughter stay for two days. If they cause any more trouble, we can kick them out later.
After Yang Yuelan finished cleaning inside and out, Yang Yuexiang pulled her aside and said, "I think your third daughter-in-law is not someone to be trifled with. Don't be too nice to her, or she will bully you and trample on you in the future. You are such a pathetic mother-in-law."
“Sister, she’s carrying Jingyu’s child. It’s only right that I take care of her. Jingyu didn’t grow up by my side; I owe him so much.” Yang Yuelan sighed, looking at her rough, cracked hands. “As long as my third brother’s wife doesn’t kick me out, I’ll take good care of her. Otherwise, I won’t have peace of mind for the rest of my life.”
"You always overthink things. This happened so many years ago, and you're still living in self-blame." Yang Yuexiang pouted. "Back then, we were so poor that people were starving to death. You had so many children. If you hadn't sent him back to your hometown, I don't know if he would have survived!"
“That’s what they say, but Jingyu has become distant from me.” Yang Yuelan’s eyes reddened as she spoke. “Every time he comes back from a sea voyage, he doesn’t come home. When his father and I come to see him, he doesn’t talk to us. If it weren’t for his wedding this time, I wouldn’t have seen him either. As long as he’s doing well, I’m content.”
“Sigh, you’re destined to be bullied by your daughters-in-law.” Yang Yuexiang couldn’t understand her younger sister’s thoughts. “You live with the whims of two daughters-in-law back in your hometown, and now that you’re in the city, you live with the whims of this one. I’m not going to try to persuade you anymore; it’s pointless.”
Even sisters born of the same mother can have different personalities.
Yang Yuexiang had two sons and a daughter. After her two sons got married, she didn't spoil her daughters-in-law at all.
Although her two daughters-in-law now react like fighting cocks whenever they see her, her sons are still very filial.
Besides, she has her daughter Wu Huihui, so she's not afraid that her son and daughter-in-law won't support her in her old age.
Wu Huihui, who was listening nearby, felt indignant on Yang Yuelan's behalf. During the meal, Xu Qingning put down her bowl and went back to her room without even washing it.
My mother-in-law cooks, washes dishes, and cleans.
Xu Qingning does nothing.
But she didn't dare to provoke Xu Qingning. If Xu Qingning really kicked her out, she would lose face.
In the evening, Wang Yaqiang arrived. Seeing Yang Yuelan cooking in the yard, he politely greeted her and said he was looking for his sister-in-law.
"She's inside." Yang Yuelan knew Wang Yaqiang and knew that he had a good relationship with Zhao Jingyu.
Xu Qingning was drawing in her bedroom when she heard Wang Yaqiang's voice. She got up and came out of the room, inviting him to sit down in the living room and pouring him some water.
"We have guests at home!" Wang Yaqiang glanced at Wu Huihui and greeted her generously, "Hello."
"Hello." Wu Huihui forced a smile, turned around and went back into the room, sitting on the edge of the bed, secretly listening to the two talking.
“They’re your brother’s aunt and cousin. They just arrived today.” Xu Qingning handed him the pumpkin seeds on the table. “My mom made them. They’re delicious. Try some.”
"Thank you, sister-in-law." Wang Yaqiang scratched his head, grabbed two pumpkin seeds and put them in his mouth. "I was supposed to come see you at noon, but something came up and I was delayed."
“I’m fine here, you don’t need to come over. I’ll come to you if I need anything.” Xu Qingning smiled and went back into the house to show him the IOU Zhao Jingyu had written. “This is the list your brother wrote. It’s the people from your workplace who borrowed money from your brother. Apart from Xiao Tingshen, I don’t know the others. Could you help urge them to pay back the money?”
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I promise I'll get all this money back." Wang Yaqiang glanced at the list, took out ten yuan from his pocket and gave it to Xu Qingning. "This is what Xiao Tingshen just gave me. He said the boss asked him for it. I asked him why he didn't come and deliver it himself, and he said the boss told him not to come to you."
"Xiao Tingshen is quite sensible." Xu Qingning took the money and put a checkmark next to his name. "The others are yours."
“No problem.” Wang Yaqiang put the list in his pocket, glanced at his watch, and stood up. “Sister-in-law, my brother said he would call you at 6:30. I’m coming to take you to his office to answer the phone.”
"Okay, let's go now!" Xu Qingning looked at her watch. It was already six o'clock, and there was still half an hour left.
He called her as soon as he left.
Are she and he very familiar with each other?
Hey everyone, second update.
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