Chapter 62: Walking Hand in Hand
After getting married, it is rarely my turn to do this kind of rough work. In daily life, at most I occasionally help to wash some prepared ingredients.
Bai Youcai, who was used to a leisurely and relaxing life, suddenly had to face a completely unfamiliar and cumbersome work process, which really made her feel overwhelmed.
Suddenly, I have to take into account the processes of cutting, washing, frying and cooking while also paying attention to my son's safety at all times.
This is really a huge challenge for a new mother who is dealing with these complex matters alone for the first time.
Especially in such a busy state, we have to ensure the safety of the naughty children around us, which increases the psychological tension.
You know, children are very curious and want to try and touch everything. As parents, we can't help but worry that they will do things that may cause harm due to their ignorance.
In addition, it is summer and the weather is extremely hot, and the temperature in the kitchen is so high that it makes people breathless.
By the time the hot and delicious meal was finally served on the table, Bai Youcai was exhausted. His whole body was soaked with sweat, and even his clothes were stuck to his skin.
The feeling of being tired and happy intertwined together makes people feel mixed emotions that are difficult to describe.
"Look at you, you're so busy cooking. Your mother-in-law moved away yesterday, so how did you get food?"
Bai's mother felt sorry for her daughter but was unwilling to be soft-hearted easily. She knew very well that if she didn't teach this stubborn little girl a lesson now, she might fall into bigger trouble in other places in the future.
Therefore, she must change her stubborn and willful temper and learn more basic skills needed for independent living.
"My husband steamed some buns this morning, and there are some pickles in the jar."
She thought that she could just wash and cut the kimchi and eat it.
"I think the kimchi in that jar is almost gone. The fruits and vegetables in the yard are growing well now. You should make some new ones as a backup."
Bai's mother reminded him gently.
Bai Youcai nodded first, and in his heart he agreed with his mother's words. He had to make some more kimchi to store.
but……
"My mother-in-law used to do all these things. I really don't know how to do them."
Her voice sounded a little helpless.
Although her mother had taught her how to make kimchi before she got married, her mind was not on it at all when she was learning it. She just listened half-heartedly.
After I got married, my mother-in-law was still responsible for cooking most of the time, but I actually don’t like the smoky environment in the kitchen.
Even though he had praised his mother-in-law for her delicious pickled vegetables many times, and Zhao Chunhua had also offered to teach him, Bai Youcai always declined for various reasons.
"In that case, why did you agree to let your mother-in-law move out?"
After hearing this, Bai's mother couldn't help but reveal a trace of helplessness, "Even if the child came to be raised, it shouldn't be your turn to be busy and toiled all by yourself. You lock yourself in the room all day and pretend to be deaf and dumb. Do you not understand reason or are you unwilling to take responsibility?"
As the conversation went on, Bai's mother, who was already in a bad mood, became even more severe in her tone. She didn't expect that her daughter would be so ignorant after marriage, which made her disappointed and worried.
However, from another perspective, this also indirectly shows that Bai Youcai has been living a comfortable and stable life since she got married.
If life were really difficult and harsh, how could we live so calmly and leisurely?
Facing the accusations, Bai Youcai lowered his head and muttered in response: "But I never thought she would move out so soon."
She was full of confusion and complaints, as if the relocation plan had just been mentioned yesterday, and the next day her mother-in-law quickly packed her luggage and left, without giving them more time to prepare.
At that time, I just felt that I could finally control all the matters at home. I no longer had to be restricted like before, and I no longer had to take care of my brother-in-law's children. I thought that I could live a free and easy life. How could I consider more complicated situations?
Bai's mother sighed, with a helpless look on her face: "You are the child who grew up in our palms and enjoyed the love of your parents. But you have to understand that your mother-in-law was also loved by her own family. After she married my father-in-law, she has been living a life of ease and comfort. She has been accustomed to the superior life for so many years, so naturally she can't stand the slightest grievance."
Bai Youcai, who was only in her early twenties, was unwilling to be treated even a little unfairly, let alone Zhao Chunhua, who was more than ten years older than her. What's more, she had always lived a very comfortable life and was used to others treating her with respect.
In addition, he had just lost his partner Li Boxun, with whom he had been with for many years, and now he is suddenly facing the dissatisfaction and challenges of his younger generations. This is a very unbearable thing for anyone, so choosing to leave and avoid the limelight is also a way of self-protection.
"Let's not talk about the past, let's get back to the issue at hand. The most important thing for you now is to seriously think about how to make your mother-in-law change her mind. After all, she is an adult and can act impulsively without considering the consequences. But don't forget that your husband is currently in the rising stage of his career. He is working hard for his career, and perhaps there will be greater opportunities for development waiting for him in the future."
Bai's mother's words are full of helplessness towards reality and hope for a better life in the future.
"You two young people will still have a long journey of life to walk together. No matter what, you must not hurt the precious emotional bond between you at this time!"
Bai's mother spoke earnestly, as if she wanted to convey all a mother's wishes to her daughter through words, hoping that the young couple could go through the difficult years ahead together.
Even if it may not come to the point where divorce is necessary, if Bai Youcai still insists on doing things according to his own ideas and refuses to compromise, it is not impossible that her husband Zhang Daniu will have to choose to separate from his wife or even find a new one.
"Would he dare to do that?"
Hearing this, Bai Youcai, who had been calm and composed, suddenly became furious.
"You know, reputation is extremely important among the scholar-officials! As a son, you cannot behave disrespectfully towards your father, mother, or elders, and you cannot tolerate your spouse showing the slightest contempt or disrespect towards your relatives. Don't you really understand these basic principles? Or are you just pretending to be stupid?"
There was a hint of urgency in Bai's mother's voice, hoping to awaken her daughter's due awe for the family's honor and kinship.
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