“You just said you didn’t subsidize the family because you didn’t spend their money, and we acknowledge that,” the second son, Zhao Jingwu, chimed in, dissatisfied. “The problem now is that you just got married, and Mom is coming over to take care of your wife, which means the family is essentially helping you out.”
Anyway, over the years, Zhao Jingyu has gone too far, never caring about family matters, it's the same whether he's here or not.
Yang Yuelan was a great help at home, earning work points and doing housework. If she leaves, who will cook and take care of the children?
"I never said I wanted Mom to come and take care of my wife." Zhao Jingyu glanced at Yang Yuelan and said coldly, "I will take care of my wife's affairs myself. You don't need to worry about it."
Xu Qingning raised an eyebrow but remained silent.
Only then did he take a good look at the three brothers. In fact, Zhao Jingwen and Zhao Jingwu looked quite similar to Zhao Jingyu.
The difference is that Zhao Jingyu is half a head taller than them and is more robust. He also has the unique boldness of a Northwestern man. Putting aside everything else, few men from the mainland have the chest and abdominal muscles that Zhao Jingyu has.
Of course, she didn't peek at him on purpose; it was an accident. When you're sleeping in the same bed, it's inevitable that some people will accidentally expose themselves.
"Jingwen and Jingwu, stop talking. I came here of my own volition." Seeing that the three brothers were about to start arguing, Yang Yuelan quickly said, "Over the years, we have supported your studies, arranged your marriages, and raised your children. Now that Jingyu needs us, we cannot be biased."
“Yes, in our eyes, you three brothers are all the same, and we will help you all equally.” Zhao Futang finally spoke, his face serious. “This is our decision, and none of you have the final say.”
Everyone fell silent.
Wu Xiufang glanced at Zhou Chunyan, who was about to say something when Zhao Jingwu silenced her with a sharp look. In the end, the old couple still preferred Zhao Jingyu.
“Dad, you can’t say that. You were the one who asked someone to find Jingyu a job and you even made some arrangements. If we hadn’t gone to the countryside, how could Jingyu have stayed in the city?” Zhao Jingwen had also worked in the city before he went to the countryside in response to the call to action.
Because he had reached marriageable age and had no hope of returning to the city, he married Wu Xiufang, a female educated youth from a production team.
It was because he and Zhao Jingwu went to the countryside that Zhao Jingyu was able to stay in the city, find a job, and earn this decent income.
No matter how you look at it, Zhao Jingyu made a profit.
Where is this bowl of water balanced?
“When you went to the countryside, Jingyu was still at the Northwest Farm. Even if you hadn’t gone, it wouldn’t have been his turn. He was already in the countryside at that time.” Zhao Futang’s face grew increasingly gloomy. “As for me finding him a job, that’s my responsibility as a father. It has nothing to do with you. Don’t forget, I was the one who found you your jobs back then.”
“Dad, no matter what, Jingyu was raised in the city by us brothers. He can’t just think about himself.” Zhao Jingwu finally realized the real problem and didn’t beat around the bush. He said directly, “His salary should subsidize both of our families. Why should he get all the good things?”
"Second brother, if you had said that a few years ago, it might have been okay, but now that we're married, it's definitely impossible." Xu Qingning found it amusing when she heard Zhao Jingwu ask Zhao Jingyu to subsidize both of their families. "I've heard of supporting parents, but I've never heard of supporting siblings. I don't agree!"
Wow, after all that, that's what they mean.
Absolutely not.
Although she is willing for her mother-in-law to come and live with her, if this matter has already caused family conflicts and affected her interests, then it is unnecessary.
She's not a child; she can take care of herself.
"Sister-in-law, our brotherly business is none of your concern." Zhao Jingwu didn't expect Xu Qingning to interrupt. It's so rude of a woman to be making noise while a man is speaking.
"His money is my money, how can it not concern me?" Xu Qingning said firmly. "I don't care about your family's past affairs, but from today onwards, anyone who covets his salary will be dealt with severely. I don't care who they are!"
Wu Xiufang and Zhou Chunyan looked at each other in bewilderment.
Why does the new sister-in-law, who looks so gentle and weak, speak so sharply?
"We've said what we needed to say. As for what you think or do, that's up to you." Zhao Jingyu got up and went back into the house.
After walking a few steps, he remembered that he had a wife, so he turned back, took Xu Qingning's hand, and said, "Come back to the house with me."
Xu Qingning couldn't sit still any longer, so she immediately followed him into the house. As soon as she entered, she lay down on the bed, gave him a thumbs up, and whispered, "Clear logic, well-reasoned, I give you a thumbs up."
"Are you praising me?" Zhao Jingyu took out his luggage, opened the wardrobe, and started packing his clothes. "If you want to praise me, then do it now. Once I'm gone, I won't be able to hear you praising me anymore."
"By the way, how am I supposed to contact you after you leave?" Xu Qingning suddenly remembered this question. He couldn't just pack up and leave her alone at home, abandoning her, could he?
“Yaqiang and Dawei work in logistics. If you need anything, just go to them and they will contact me.” Zhao Jingyu glanced back at her. “If you need to go to the clinic or hospital, they will also help. I already told them last night. They live in the next courtyard, so it’s very convenient.”
"I didn't expect you to have made such thorough arrangements." Xu Qingning was very satisfied with his arrangements, propped herself up on her arm to look at him, and began to flatter him, "Oh, now that you mention it, I don't want you to leave. What will I do if you leave?"
Actually, she was secretly quite pleased.
Why would she need a man if she had money?
The thought of having this bedroom all to herself in the future made her happy.
But while we're happy, we still need to provide the necessary emotional support to our clients.
He can only work hard to earn money for her to spend if he cares about her and the child!
"Where did that fierce temper you had when you were talking back to my second brother go?" Zhao Jingyu was pleased with her words, and a smile appeared in his eyes. "If I didn't leave, where would I get the money to support you and the child?"
“That’s true, I understand.” Xu Qingning nodded and told him, “You can focus on your work and make money. Don’t worry about me. I will take good care of myself and the child.”
"I'm relieved to hear that." Zhao Jingyu quickly packed his clothes into his bag.
Yang Yuelan knocked on the door from the outside: "Jingyu, do you want me to come in and help you tidy up?"
"No need, you all go about your business." Zhao Jingyu placed his luggage on the desk without inviting Yang Yuelan in. "I'm leaving tomorrow morning, I can pack slowly."
Yang Yuelan walked away without a word.
Xu Qingning saw it all but didn't say a word.
She felt that Zhao Jingyu was unaware of his good fortune and didn't appreciate having such a wonderful mother.
Although he had childhood traumas, his mother didn't abandon him. Instead, she sent him back to his hometown, and by a twist of fate, he ended up in the Northwest.
Of course, this is only her perspective.
Given their current relationship, she has neither the right nor the need to advise him, since there is no such thing as true empathy in this world.
Didn't she also fall out with Xu Jianguo and the others?
A little while later, Wang Yaqiang arrived in his company truck, saying he was there to take Zhao Jingyu's parents back to their hometown.
The Zhao Jingwen and Zhao Jingwu families didn't gain anything, and they left with sullen faces. However, the two little boys ran around on the back of the truck, looking very happy.
Before leaving, Yang Yuelan said she would come in the next day or the day after.
In front of her two sisters-in-law, Xu Qingning neither agreed nor refused, but smiled broadly: "Mom, come whenever you have time."
Zhao Jingyu didn't say anything, but simply told Wang Yaqiang to go and come back quickly so as not to delay the company's vehicle use.
After the truck turned a corner and sped away, the two returned to the compound. Just as they entered the gate, they saw Xu Jianguo and Jiang Yumei pushing bicycles and chatting and laughing as they walked in.
Upon seeing them, Xu Qingning didn't even greet them, and pulled Zhao Jingyu back into the house.
Without even guessing, she knew they were going to Xiao Tingshen's house to discuss the marriage. Their initiative meant that the Xiao family wasn't taking the initiative.
Xu Jianguo was angered by Xu Qingning's attitude and said to Jiang Yumei, "Go to the Xiao family and wait for me. I want to say a few words to Qingning."
After getting married, does she even disown her parents?
What did they do to offend her?
“If you’re going, let’s go together. It’s not good for me to go alone, is it?” Jiang Yumei said unhappily. “You can tell Qingning what you want to say when you leave.”
“Okay, let’s go together then.” Xu Jianguo had no choice but to compromise.
Liu Yuzhen was off work today and was cleaning at home when she saw the couple arrive. Her face darkened: "Why are you here?"
Xu Jianguo and Jiang Yumei: "..."
Isn't it normal for in-laws to visit each other?
What does she mean?
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