"You're still agonizing over whether it was intentional," Jiang Nuan said impatiently. "Is that really that important? You made the child cry, and instead of trying to comfort him, you're only thinking about defending yourself and even feeling wronged. Are you sure you didn't adopt him from someone else's home?"
"Mother, I..."
"What do you mean, 'you'?" Jiang Nuan didn't want to hear Huang Chuan's explanation at all. She pointed at him and said directly, "Don't say anything. Now, turn around and go back to where you came from. Don't force me to take action and make a fool of yourself in front of outsiders!"
That being said, she had no intention of punishing Huang Chuan with any family discipline.
This is only needed when others make mistakes, so that they can recognize their mistakes and correct them.
However, Huang Chuan clearly does not meet the requirements.
Putting aside whether they are family or not, the problem is that family discipline is completely useless. His interests have long been skewed, and his thoughts are unlikely to be like those of a normal person.
Moreover, she didn't want to bother with her eldest son anymore, so she might as well just get rid of him.
In the end, Huang Chuan left with a deathly pale face.
Afterwards, Jiang Nuan told her family about it and then emphasized, "You all need to be careful and not let him have any more contact with the child. He is a good husband, but not a good father."
They have a sense of superiority as parents, but lack empathy for their children.
"Mother," Huang Xiaosan hesitated, "isn't this a bit inappropriate?"
"Why isn't it appropriate?"
"If we keep stopping them, the relationship between Big Brother and Da Niu will definitely get worse, and then..."
He wasn't afraid of being blamed, but he felt that others would think they were deliberately trying to snatch the child.
"Don't worry about those things. You all saw what happened today. Instead of disappointing them time and time again, it's better to cut them off completely. This will prevent the eldest from being unreasonable and hurting the children, and it will also give their family a chance."
Whether they can seize this opportunity is beyond their control.
Although it wasn't obvious, Jiang Nuan understood that both grandsons resented their eldest son, especially Da Niu, who had refused to mention his parents since his eldest son left, and even forbade the servants from doing so.
If we continue to provoke them, we might completely destroy our relationship at any time.
Although he didn't like his eldest son, Jiang Nuan felt sorry for his grandson. He didn't want them to be hurt again, especially by their parents, which was really cruel.
"Would Da Niu and the others be willing?" Xie hesitated. "Those two cry for their parents even in their sleep. It doesn't feel right to prevent them from seeing each other."
She felt sad whenever this happened.
She knew what it felt like to long for one's parents. It didn't need to be much, just to have a small place in their hearts.
Unfortunately, she waited her whole life but never got to see it.
Xie didn't want the little children to suffer the same hopeless waiting. She even planned that when Huang Laoda came again next time, she would make sure the children were happy, even if she had to force him to pretend.
Hearing this, everyone felt a pang of anxiety.
Jiang Nuan was stunned for a moment, then decisively said, "Do as I said, don't let them meet."
If it's always like today, it's better to just disappear completely.
It hurts when a knife is stuck in a wound, but it hurts even more when it's repeatedly stuck in the same spot.
"Okay, I understand!"
Although Xie was reluctant, she still agreed.
She believed that Jiang Nuan must have her reasons for doing this, but she just couldn't figure it out for the time being.
After everyone left, Jiang Nuan felt that Huang Chuan was acting strangely. "An San, go to town yourself and see what those two are up to!"
"Your subordinate obeys."
An San was extremely agile; the moment the sound landed, he had already vanished without a trace.
In the side courtyard, Huang Xiaosan and Jin Shi were discussing the day's events.
"Husband, is my brother's heart made of iron? How can he not care about the child at all?"
After a moment's hesitation, Huang Xiaosan ultimately chose to defend his brother, saying, "Most men are careless and probably didn't think that much about it."
"Will you be like this when we have children in the future?" Although Jin's expression remained unchanged, her tone became resentful, and a hint of danger could be vaguely sensed.
“Of course not,” Huang Xiaosan firmly denied. “I definitely cherish you and the child just like my second brother.”
Hearing this made Jin feel very comfortable. She nodded in satisfaction and then commented, "So it's not that they're careless, but that they didn't put in the effort. Even someone as rough as Second Brother can take good care of Daya. He can change diapers and dress her with ease."
Without comparison, there is no harm; thinking of Huang Lao Er, Jin Shi became increasingly dissatisfied with Huang Lao Da.
Knowing full well that the child is still young and cannot be separated from his parents, yet still only returning home every one or two months, this is not just being carefree, it's being idiotic!
“That makes a lot of sense,” Huang Xiaosan shook his head helplessly. “Maybe my brother’s mind is all on my sister-in-law and he doesn’t have the energy to spare for her.”
"He and his sister-in-law are a loving and harmonious couple, but it's a pity for their three children. With such unreliable parents, they have to bear everything on their own."
"You can't say that. We're here for them. We won't let them suffer. Don't worry."
“It’s different. We’re not parents, we can’t replace them,” she paused, then said through gritted teeth, “If I could, I’d really like to yell at them to wake them up. No matter how good the relationship between husband and wife is, they can’t just abandon their child.”
Huang Xiaosan had the same idea. After thinking for a moment, he stepped out of the room and said, "Go and check on Da Niu and the others. I have something to do and need to go out for a bit."
"Okay, remember to come back early."
"Um."
Huang Xiao turned around and found Jiang Chao and Huang Lao Er.
"Second brother, cousin, I want to discuss something with you."
cousin?
Upon hearing those two words, Jiang Chao immediately became alert. "Discussing matters is fine, but lending money is out of the question."
"Jiang Chao," Huang Xiaosan blushed with anger at these words, "are we still brothers?"
"A good brother is one who doesn't lend money."
Jiang Chao shrugged dismissively, his face completely unconcerned.
Hearing this, Huang Xiaosan felt wronged, "It's not like I didn't pay it back; I even paid you interest."
"You have the nerve to say interest of one coin a day?" Jiang Chao sneered. "If we were brothers, we'd raise the interest to one tael a day."
Under Jiang Chao's teasing gaze, Huang Xiaosan awkwardly turned his face away, pretending not to hear.
Interest on a tael of silver? Impossible, not even in the next life.
"You stingy bastard," Huang Lao Er said disdainfully, raising his middle finger. "If I ever lend you money again, I'll be a dog!"
"No, please," Huang Xiaosan said with a smile. "Second Brother, let's talk this out. Don't be impulsive."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chao immediately narrowed his eyes warily. "You really want to borrow money?"
As he spoke, he shook the fist hidden behind his back, secretly pondering when to punch this money-grubbing guy.
Upon hearing this, Huang Lao Er also became wary, saying, "Let me make this clear first, I have no money."
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