When Yu Chengyuan returned home, it was already three or four in the afternoon.
Only her mother, Pan Cuilian, was at home; her father and eldest brother were not there.
As soon as Pan Cuilian saw her youngest son, she asked with concern, "Chengyuan, have you eaten?"
Although she knew in her heart that her youngest son would eat at his in-laws' house, that's just how mothers are; they're always worried that their children will go hungry.
Even when children have grown up, in a mother's eyes they will always be children who need to be taken care of.
"Mom, I've already eaten at my in-laws' house. Where are Dad and my older brother?"
Why are you home alone?
Yu Chengyuan asked.
Pan Cuilian replied, "Your father and your older brother went to catch crayfish."
I dared not touch that thing, so I stayed at home.
Later this afternoon, I'm going to your aunt's house to get the vegetable seedlings. I'll plant some vegetables on the land we cleared first, and then plant the rest later.
She was eager to plant those vegetables as soon as possible so she could sell them and increase her family's income.
"Oh, they went to catch crayfish. I didn't expect Dad to go too," Yu Chengyuan said with an "oh."
Pan Cuilian continued, "The work in the fields is almost done. Your father is bored at home, so he can go catch some crayfish and earn some money."
Is Su-lan alright?
How is your recovery going?
Is my granddaughter Tangtang a good girl?
Pan Cuilian knew that her youngest son had gone to visit his in-laws today.
Yu Chengyuan replied with a smile, "Mother, Sulan's health has recovered very well."
Tangtang, that little one, is so cute. She loves to laugh now and isn't shy around strangers.
You and Dad will definitely like it when you see it.
Pan Cuilian repeatedly said, "That's good, that's good!"
Yu Chengyuan continued, "Mother, all the work in the fields is done now."
"Yes, it's done."
Dad and I discussed it today and decided to go to the county town with you tomorrow.
I'm going to buy some things and visit my in-laws to see my daughter-in-law and our precious granddaughter, Tangtang. I just don't know if they'll be unhappy?
Pan Cuilian said with some worry, "Chengyuan, why don't we go over there?"
Are you worried that your in-laws' mother will be unhappy?
If our presence would disappoint them, then so be it.
Let's just stay home and wait for Su-lan to come back after her postpartum confinement!
After saying that, she still felt a little uneasy.
Yu Chengyuan quickly said, "Mother, what are you thinking?"
Although my parents-in-law are much better off than us, they are not unreasonable people.
We really wronged them before, marrying their only daughter whom they had raised for 20 years without spending a single penny. Anyone would be angry in that situation.
You're right, aren't you?
If it weren't for their wicked grandmother, Wang, their family wouldn't be in such a passive position.
"Yes, you're right. We were indeed wrong to them back then, so I don't blame them for their attitude towards us."
From now on, you should treat them as your own parents and be filial to them.
It doesn't matter to us. The most important thing is that you two can live a good life.
We're very happy that your in-laws accept you as their son-in-law.
Pan Cuilian thought that as long as the children were doing well, nothing else mattered.
Yu Chengyuan said again, "Mother, it's not what you think. Please listen to me."
I told you not to go because my wife and your precious granddaughter are coming back to our home in two days.
My wife told me today that she wants to go home.
She said she was already married, and even during her postpartum period, she couldn't always stay at her parents' house.
She also said she was afraid the villagers would gossip and that it would make things difficult for you and Dad, so she wanted to come back.
Her health has almost fully recovered; she just needs to rest and recuperate.
I've already discussed this with my parents-in-law today, and they both agreed.
Although my mother-in-law was very reluctant to let her go, she was mainly worried about my daughter-in-law's health.
I promised my mother-in-law that I would take good care of my wife's health once she returned.
Yu Chengyuan was afraid that his mother would misunderstand, so he explained carefully.
Pan Cuilian said with delight, "Oh, I see. That's wonderful!"
I misunderstood my in-laws about this; it's all my mother's fault for overthinking.
"When will Sulan come back? I'll go with you to pick her up." Pan Cuilian was overjoyed.
She's such a good daughter-in-law; she risked her life to give birth to the child, and she still cares about them.
Although she was a city girl, she didn't have any spoiled or pampered habits. On the contrary, she was well-mannered, courteous, and very respectful to them.
Yu Chengyuan smiled and said, "Okay, Mother, we'll go pick her up together then."
However, you need to arrange your home accommodation first.
My place is like a doghouse, and my wife..."
At this point, Yu Chengyuan scratched the back of his head and smiled sheepishly.
He's very casual about everything; he doesn't even make his bed after getting up.
“Okay, when Sulan and the others come back, I’ll get you new quilts and bedding.”
I'll get some new cotton later and have Uncle Wu from the village make a cotton quilt, a little blanket for Tangtang.
Pan Cuilian said with a smile.
"Cuiping, what are you laughing at? Why are you laughing so happily?"
At this moment, Yu Dazhu and Yu Pingan walked in one after the other. Yu Dazhu was carrying a bucket, while Yu Pingan was carrying a fish basket on his back, and also holding a winnowing basket and a net in his hands.
"Honey, the second son said he'll be picking up Sulan and her daughter from school in a couple of days."
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