Arriving at the old house, Zhu Youliang went straight to the small table. Huangmei had a custom of setting up a separate table next to the main table when there were many people, specifically to accommodate women and children who didn't drink. In the past, the original owner, because he didn't drink and was a bit annoying, had always sat at the small table, and no one bothered him.
He had just entered the house today when Uncle Zhu called him to the big table. He did not refuse and turned around to sit next to Zhu Youtian.
As usual, he ate only food and refrained from drinking, yet this time no one mocked him, saying he wasn't a man enough for not drinking. Uncle Zhu even asked him in detail about his work, and when he heard it was going well, he praised him profusely. The other cousins were envious; after all, Uncle Zhu was known for his stern approach, so even a compliment from him was rare. This man had fought in the battlefield in his youth, and he had a fierce aura about him. The younger generation both feared and respected him.
At the small table, Liang Yuan was flattered. The aunts also praised her. After all, no daughter-in-law would agree to support her eldest sister-in-law. In short, after this meal, Zhu Youliang and his wife were very satisfied.
In the kitchen, Huang Mei said to Zhu Yourong, "Although Liang Yuan is a little lazy and spoiled, he has a good heart, otherwise he wouldn't be able to tolerate you. Don't think about the two children of the Zhang family anymore. After a while, mother will spread the word and find you another family. Sanya and Siya are still young, and they are two girls, so I think it will be fine."
Zhu Yourong showed a hint of resistance, "Mom, I, I don't want to get married again."
Huang Mei frowned and said, "I'm not asking you to get married right now. Don't worry, I'll definitely find you a good one this time. You don't want to get married, do you want your brother to support you forever? Rong, Lao Liu is thinking about you, you have to think about him too."
Zhu Yourong insisted: "When I make money, I will buy a piece of land and move out."
Huang Mei sighed and said, "How much money can you, a woman, earn? Not to mention the money for buying the foundation, building a house is also free. You also want to send Sanya and Siya to school, and the tuition will cost a lot of money. Well, it's too early to talk about this now. You just got divorced, so it's understandable that you are not thinking straight. Let's talk about it tomorrow."
Zhu Yourong breathed a sigh of relief, but her heart was still heavy, so much so that even the meat in the bowl no longer smelled good.
Zhu Youxian came to the kitchen to get some porridge when she overheard this. She couldn't help but say, "Mom, if you ask me, my eldest sister shouldn't have gotten divorced. She should really think about her problems, otherwise, even if she finds another man, it might still be the same. So many people are getting married, why aren't they beaten? Why is she the one who gets beaten? If she didn't give birth to a son, she could just keep having more. Nowadays, most families have seven or eight children, and she only has four."
Zhu Yourong raised her head coldly and said, "Little sister, are you saying this is all my fault?"
Zhu Youxian felt that she was right and said, "Sister, that's not what I meant. What I meant was that everything has a cause and an effect. We can't put all the blame on others. We also need to think about it..."
"Zhu Youxian, shut up! You've read so many books, but they've all gone to waste. There's always a cause for every effect. I'm kicking you now because you're a piece of shit." Zhu Youliang stretched out his leg and kicked Zhu Youxian.
Zhu Youxian held onto the door frame and finally stood firm. "Mom, look at Sixth Brother. He bullies me."
"Listen to what you are saying. How does your elder sister bother you? Why do you say that about her?" Huang Mei said angrily.
Zhu Youxian angrily said, "What did I say about her? I'm not the only one saying that. Isn't that what everyone else is saying?"
Huang Mei: "I don't care what others say, but you are my daughter. Don't you think it's too much to say that about your elder sister? Look how much you've spoiled her. Your elder sister is also my own daughter."
"Hmph, I was wrong, okay? Sixth brother, don't be so proud. It's just a job at the agricultural machinery station. Look at what you can do." Zhu Youxian said and ran away.
"It's all your father and I's fault for spoiling her." Huang Mei sighed and then comforted Zhu Yourong, "Yourong, don't take it to heart. Your sister is still young and doesn't understand."
Zhu Yourong said quietly, "When I was her age, I was the one who did all the housework."
Huang Mei's throat choked, and she quickly turned around and asked Zhu Youliang, "Why are you in the kitchen?"
Zhu Youliang said, "Dad asked me to serve the porridge." In fact, he was not familiar with those cousins, so he hid away by serving the porridge.
"Hey, I've been cold for a long time." Huang Mei said as she went to serve the porridge.
Zhu Youliang took the opportunity to say to Zhu Yourong, "Sister, don't overthink it. I can't say anything else, but you can live in those two rooms of my house as long as you want."
Zhu Yourong nodded: "I know, please bring the porridge over."
After Zhu Youliang left with the porridge, she continued, "Mom, you said that Youliang and Xiaoqi and Xiaoba were both spoiled by you, so how come they are so different? In the past, I always thought Youliang was too lazy and cold-tempered, and that Xiaoqi and Xiaoba were sweet-mouthed and capable. To be honest, I used to dislike Xiaoliu the most among my brothers and sisters. Who would have thought that in the end, it was Xiaoliu who took me in. I feel so guilty when I think about this. I was so blind before, no wonder I fell for Zhang Youcai."
Huang Mei couldn't help crying again after hearing this, "You are even blaming me and your father."
Zhu Yourong shook her head, turned around and smiled at her, "Mom, that's not what I meant. Didn't you hear what Xiaoliu said just now? I'm just happy."
Huang Mei said, "You can't blame me, it's all fate. It's not just you. Did the second and third children have a good life when they were young? We were so poor back then that we were lucky not to starve to death. It wasn't until the sixth child was born that the family could barely recover. They just happened to have a good time."
Zhu Yourong burst into tears upon hearing this. She knew this truth very well, but sometimes she still felt wronged.
At that moment, Song Hehua entered the kitchen carrying a pile of bowls. Seeing both mother and daughter weeping, she placed the bowls on the stove and shouted, "Why are you crying again, big sister? You should be happy to have escaped from that cesspool of the Zhang family. As for Da Ya and Er Ya, they're not far away either. Just go back and visit them from time to time. If the Zhang family dares to disobey, we'll knock on their door."
"Hey, I'm just happy about this." Zhu Yourong nodded.
Miao Miaomiao followed Song Hehua in. When she heard Zhu Yourong say this, she immediately said, "Big sister, don't blame me for being blunt. If you're happy, you should smile. But you shouldn't cry all the time. It will easily bring bad luck."
Liang Yuan was also holding a stack of plates and found this a little funny.
Huang Mei said angrily, "Third daughter-in-law, what are you talking about?"
Zhu Yourong hurriedly said, "Mom, Miaomiao is right. I just couldn't help it for a moment, and I won't do it again in the future." After saying that, she wiped the tears from her face.
Miao Miao Miao pouted. She didn't like people crying all day long; it was unlucky. At this point, she smiled at Liang Yuan. "I told you to take advantage of me, but you've invited the plague god. Let's see how you can still be so proud." Working at the agricultural machinery station is impressive, but you might not be able to do it for many more days.
Liang Yuan was confused by her smile and didn't pay much attention to it.
Huang Mei was having a headache watching this. The third daughter-in-law was so young, yet somehow she was so superstitious. If it hadn't been for the big fight a few years ago, she probably wouldn't have let Yourong in.
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