Chapter 19 Mixed Doubles
"I will not care about anything your children do from now on! Even if your family doesn't contribute to household expenses, you'll still get out! I mean what I say!"
Zhao Fengxiu's resounding words shocked everyone present.
Liu Jianguo wiped his face; it was all black.
The other children watched silently, not daring to say anything.
Lin Jingyi was still angry. After wiping Liu Jianguo's face, she said sarcastically, "Of course a mother's daughter is precious. It's not easy to find a wife, but is it difficult to get married?"
Mom, you married Dad when you were 19! Jianguo also graduated, got married, and had children at 21. What girl is 20 and still not married, not studying, and can't even find a job?
Since Mom is so short of money and thinking of kicking her children out of the house, why not find Jianmei a good family to marry into first? That way, you won't have to worry about it every day.
Seeing that Liu Jianli was too young to talk to, Lin Jingyi started teasing Liu Jianmei instead!
The other children looked at Liu Jianmei, whose face flushed red. "Where can I not find it? I'm just still looking. Mom, don't listen to your sister-in-law's nonsense."
She's witnessed how formidable her mother is these past few days, and she doesn't want to be scolded anymore.
Zhao Fengxiu said irritably, "You and Jianguo are really strange. What exactly are you trying to say? Are you trying to kick Jianmei out? Who are you to decide what she does for you?"
Lin Jingyi gritted her teeth and insisted, "Isn't that what Mom meant? They're all your children, so you can't be so harsh on Jianguo! Our family has paid so much money, and Jianbang, Jiancheng, and Jiangong are the male members of the family, so I won't say anything."
But Jianmei and Jianli will get married sooner or later, and Jianli is still studying, so why should Jianmei stay at home? She doesn't contribute to household expenses like her older sister.
With jobs so hard to find these days, Jianmei should just marry a rich second-generation heir instead of struggling to find work, relying on her beauty.
In her past life, it was because of Lin Jingyi's repeated brainwashing and instigation that Liu Jianmei had a unclear self-positioning. She thought she could have everything because of her beauty, and as a result, she became love-struck and couldn't hold on to her feelings!
Beauty alone is a dead end; if you had any other skills, you wouldn't have had to go through all that trouble.
Zhao Fengxiu said, "You really are intrusive! Jianmei will get married sooner or later, but what does it have to do with you when or how she gets married? Who gave you the right to interfere?"
How dare you even speak up? What are you doing, making sarcastic remarks like that?
He then angrily berated Liu Jianguo, saying, "You heartless bastard! Don't your two younger sisters do any housework? Are they as extravagant as you two? Didn't they cook this meal tonight?"
Your family has three children. They've done countless laundry and cooked for you, working tirelessly for years. Even if they haven't done anything special, they've certainly put in the effort. Is that why you're so disgusted with them? Can't you tolerate your younger sister, Jianmei?
Aren't you afraid of getting struck by lightning?! You're inhuman! You have the guts to bully your sister, but why don't you have the guts to deal with the Chen family?
Liu Jianguo was completely numb. He had just been splashed with a cup of water, and now he was going to be scolded!
He glared at Lin Jingyi, making her both ashamed and angry, speechless. She knew that Zhao Fengxiu was using Liu Jianguo as a pretext to insult her.
But Zhao Fengxiu still pointed at them and cursed, "You two are truly inhuman! Aren't you afraid of hurting their feelings by doing this! How could I have given birth to a son like you? You're clueless and a bully even at home!"
Arrogant, self-deceiving, and conceited. Only this era can tolerate you; in the past, you'd be chopped into pieces if you went out!
Liu Jianguo's family was scolded, and his other children didn't dare to utter a sound.
...
After dinner.
Liu Jianbang had just returned and was planning to sneak back to his room, but Zhao Fengxiu was already waiting for him on the first floor.
"So you finally decided to come back! Why didn't you just die out there? What are you doing upstairs? I've already packed your bedding, so grab it and get out of here! I'll pretend I never had a son like you!"
Zhao Fengxiu crossed her arms and kicked the rolled-up mat on the ground, causing Liu Jianbang's meager belongings to fall out!
"Oh my god, what are you doing?" Liu Jianbang came over, quickly tidied up, and carried it upstairs.
Suddenly, Liu Shiping appeared in the stairwell, holding a shovel, and stood there with a bang!
Liu Jianbang was startled and patted his chest. "Dad! What are you arguing with Mom about again? I finally got back, can't you let me rest for a bit? Let's talk about household expenses tomorrow."
But Liu Shiping stood blocking the stairwell with a shovel, preventing him from passing. "Listen to your mother. She's in charge of this family. Besides, you're not a kid anymore. You're only two years younger than Jianguo, it's nothing special."
"You've tried to get into school three times and it didn't work out. That restaurant job was something your mother and I found for you through connections! If you were even slightly sensible, you should be married, have a couple of kids, and have some savings by now, instead of making your mother and me wait for you here so late."
Liu Jianbang didn't feel any pressure facing Liu Shiping. He shrugged and said, "It's not like I made you wait. You can go and rest! It's not like I'm not coming back, right?"
Besides, where else would I live if I didn't come back? I'm a grown adult; you don't need to worry about me like this."
Zhao Fengxiu said, "You're overthinking it. We're not worried about you at all. If you don't contribute to household expenses, you should get out!"
"Did I think you were the family's precious third child? Your eldest sister and second brother have already paid their dues, and now it's your turn. It's time to set a good example for your younger siblings! If you don't pay, you can sleep on the streets tonight. The Liu family can afford to lose face."
Liu Jianbang was truly exasperated. "Mom, you really want me to pay? I remember that slap you gave me! Am I still your favorite third child? If you treat me like this, do you really think I won't come back?"
That's true.
Liu Jianbang did indeed have a foreign girlfriend in his past life. After a few years, he went abroad and never came back. Before leaving, he took away his younger sister's dowry money, saying he would come back. As you can imagine, it was like a stone sinking into the sea!
Thinking of this, Zhao Fengxiu got angry and picked up the broom next to her and swung it at Liu Jianbang!
"Get out! You better never come back! Whether you marry into another family or adopt other people's parents, I don't want you anymore!"
Zhao Fengxiu and Liu Shiping attacked from both sides, resembling a mixed doubles match, forcing Liu Jianbang into a corner. He pleaded desperately, "Mom and Dad! I was wrong! Hey, I'll pay it back! Why are you two so angry? You should be enjoying your retirement at this age."
Liu Jianbang quickly took out the money from his pocket, and Zhao Fengxiu snatched it and counted it. It was only 15 yuan!
"With an unfilial son like you, how can I enjoy happiness so quickly? How come it's only 15 yuan?"
Liu Jianbang pretended to be confused, "Is that not allowed? It won't cost me much by myself."
Zhao Fengxiu yelled, "What are you pretending for? When you left this morning, I told you to pay 20 yuan! You still owe me 5 yuan!"
Liu Jianbang said, "Mom, you can't be so greedy! I borrowed this money from my boss and from my colleagues!"
Zhao Fengxiu retorted angrily, "You dare to call me greedy? Were you born from a stone? How did you grow up? Your eldest sister handed over her money to me without saying a word. Your second brother also gave me 2,500 yuan!"
"You little brat, are you trying to run away?! This huge hole I've ripped off, if I don't get it back from you now, when will I ever get it back?"
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