Chapter 242: Arguing
"Even if the brothers have separated, they should still unite and jointly deal with external challenges. When encountering problems, everyone should communicate and discuss more instead of holding their own opinions and refusing to give in to each other."
Although Zhao Chunhua's words sounded peaceful, every word was powerful, and every word seemed to strike at people's hearts.
Her tone seemed nonchalant, but it was actually full of warnings.
When Shen Mai heard these words, she felt like a long alarm bell ringing in her ears, making her realize the crux of the problem - although the family was divided, the blood connection and mutual dependence could not be completely severed.
After Zhao Chunhua said these words, the matter was over.
There are no unnecessary accusations and no dragging emotional processing.
This straightforward approach is more convincing and appears more authoritative.
Although the negative impact still exists, at least everyone has agreed not to mention it frequently, nor will they deliberately look for excuses to find fault.
For Shen Mai, this result is already the best ending.
She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, as if a huge stone had been lifted off her body.
The heart that was hanging in my throat just now can finally be slowly put down.
Fortunately, she did not follow Tang Jianxi's advice and do something impulsive that day, otherwise she would not have been able to get through this so easily today.
At the same time, Tang Jianxi seemed uneasy.
Ever since Shu Changqi passed away, she has always stubbornly believed that she should be the representative of the scholar's wife, and it is natural for her to be in charge of all the affairs of the family.
Because in her opinion, this is her duty as a mother and housewife, and others should not interfere.
However, what happened that day severely shattered her self-confidence.
Zhao Chunhua suppressed her arrogance with just a few words, making her, who was originally full of vigor and vitality, become listless in an instant.
In fact, when her mother-in-law criticized her in the past, she didn't take it to heart and thought it was insignificant.
After all, as a married woman, her parents' home has limited control over her, and she has long been accustomed to thinking in a self-centered way.
But when Zhao Chunhua spoke, the situation was completely different.
In the past, Zhao Chunhua always chose to remain silent and never expressed her attitude clearly, so that Tang Jianxi thought that she was just someone who didn't want to get involved in worldly disputes.
However, in that incident, Zhao Chunhua's decisive move out of the old house made her have new speculations - perhaps, the other party was not really minding her own business, but had other considerations?
What shocked Tang Jianxi the most was how direct and efficient Zhao Chunhua's methods were.
She originally thought that she would become the envy of everyone through marriage. Not only did she marry a young scholar, but she also became the mother of two children, the first of whom was a son, and she was now pregnant with her second.
This made her proud, especially because she always felt she was one step ahead of others.
However, all these advantages became insignificant in front of Zhao Chunhua.
In particular, the other party pointed out bluntly that if necessary, they could start with the children.
The words hit her chest like a hammer, splitting her vanity in two.
In addition, what hurt her the most was that Zhao Chunhua almost publicly stated that she, a so-called "good wife and good mother", was just a woman who only knew how to rely on her husband for support but did not do any practical work.
These words were so direct and uncompromising that they were like a bucket of cold water poured over her head, instantly extinguishing her inner pride and satisfaction.
She wanted to argue that she was not a lazy person.
Many places follow traditional customs, where men are responsible for going out to earn money to support the family, while women stay at home to take care of everything and ensure that their husbands can focus on their careers.
In her opinion, clear division of labor is a model recognized by society.
What's more, it is also an extremely important responsibility for women to manage domestic affairs.
If everything at home can be properly arranged, it will reduce the husband's worries and lay a solid foundation for the development of the entire family.
Everyone can see this very clearly. There is no doubt that she did a bad job.
What she did was not only disappointing, it was indefensible.
Although her life in the Shu family was comfortable and easy, she did not show the moral character and self-discipline that matched such a comfortable life.
Her behavior has far exceeded the bottom line of a daughter-in-law, especially in those trivial matters, she can reveal her selfish nature.
Everyone saw this and naturally had their own standards in their hearts, and they all felt alienated from her.
Especially that day, when Zhao Chunhua mentioned that she used the fabric that should have belonged to the children to make clothes for herself, she unabashedly revealed her inner vanity.
This detail was like a heavy stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing a huge uproar.
Zhao Chunhua's words seemed understated, but every word was as sharp as a knife, hitting the point directly.
She completely uncovered the greed and vanity hidden beneath Tang Jianxi's surface and presented it to everyone.
Such behavior is not just a trivial matter, it symbolizes whether a person has a responsible attitude towards his family.
What is even more ironic to others is that such expensive and rare fabric was originally used to nurture the hope of the next generation, but now she has taken it for herself and used it as a tool to satisfy her personal desires.
Tang Jian Huanxi was really scared. She felt much more comfortable living in the Shu family than before she got married.
When she first stepped into the Shu family's door, she was filled with joy at the abundant life that greeted her.
The food, clothing, housing and transportation here are all exquisite. There is no need to worry about chores, and there is someone to serve you every day.
She would never have dared to imagine such a day back home.
However, as time went on, she gradually got used to this luxurious lifestyle and was no longer satisfied with it.
But looking back now, those overly comfortable days seemed like a kind of shackles that trapped her tightly.
Whenever she thought of this, she couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart - she began to realize that such a good life did not come out of thin air, and she should remain grateful and restrained instead of just asking for things.
Shouldn't be so greedy and want more.
It would be fine if she was simply pursuing material enjoyment, but the problem is that she also tried to gain more benefits for herself through improper means.
But the more this happened, the more anxious she became, as if she would fall into an irreversible situation at any time.
She knew she had made a mistake and knew how serious the consequences would be if her actions were exposed.
Once she loses the support of the Shu family, how will her future continue?
What's more, her greed is not only directed at the items themselves, but also reflects some deep-seated human weaknesses.
At this moment, the voice of reason told her: She must stop before it is too late, otherwise she will fall into the abyss.
If Zhao Chunhua divorced her on behalf of her husband, Shu Yanyou probably wouldn't object given his personality.
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