Chapter 44 You should comfort Mom
Zhao Fengxiu stared at Lin Jingyi, making her feel a chill run down her spine.
Lin Jingyi smiled and said, "Mom, I'm only thinking about Jianmei. Besides, this isn't a good solution for her. I don't want her to be kidnapped, would you feel bad?"
"A daughter this age can easily get some simple documents organized by her second brother."
Zhao Fengxiu did not quite agree.
If Liu Jianmei gets close to Liu Jianguo, wouldn't Lin Jingyi have an even better chance to introduce him to some scoundrel?
Zhao Fengxiu's face showed displeasure. "Such an easy and simple job, why don't you go yourself, but instead introduce Jianmei to it? What are your intentions?"
Lin Jingyi laughed to cover up her embarrassment.
"Mom, how can you look at me like that? I'm your daughter-in-law, after all! We're all family. Jianmei is Jianguo's younger sister, so she's definitely my younger sister too! I'm too busy taking care of my three children."
How can she be competent? Mom, don't always think the worst of people. Let Jianmei try and we'll know if she can do it or not.
It's not like she'll be hers just because she goes there. Jian Guo said there are many competitors.
Liu Jianmei immediately replied, "Okay! I'll give it a try! I'll do any job, any legitimate one! I'll do my best to be competent!"
Second brother, you'll help me too, right?
Liu Jianguo nodded stiffly, "Okay, you can come with me tomorrow."
Liu Jianmei said with delight, "Thank you, Second Brother! Mom, don't worry, I will do my best. I'll give it a try first! If it passes, I'll do it, but it's not too late to trouble you later."
Seeing that they had made this decision, Zhao Fengxiu had nothing to say.
After all, Liu Jianmei had also had a hard time finding a job in her previous life. She's so beautiful, she's always being stared at when she goes out.
No one believed she had any skills or abilities, and indeed she didn't. Yet she wanted to learn an art form she had no talent for and travel to faraway places!
He's not good at academics, he's not good at art, and he has a hard time finding a job.
Having such a data clerk gives Liu Jianmei peace of mind to give it a try.
Under her very nose, Lin Jingyi couldn't cause any trouble!
As for Liu Jianmei, Zhao Fengxiu couldn't control her forever; she would have to go and see for herself eventually.
After dinner.
After everyone had finished washing up, they went upstairs, but the father and his five sons, after taking turns coming out of the shower room, lingered and did not go upstairs.
They all tacitly agreed to stay on the first floor.
When everyone was present, the five men and their father met eyes and instantly understood.
Liu Jianguo whispered, "Dad, look how awful Mom was today! She made us pick up pine needles again and threatened that she'd have to do it all the time!"
Then they used this to extort money from us for firewood and coal! I have to pay five yuan! Is money so easy to earn? I only have a stable job as a teacher in town; thirty yuan isn't enough for me, and they want me to pay more!
It's almost all gone to Mom! Not a penny or two left. What does Mom need so much money for? Dad, why aren't you in charge of the money?
Liu Shiping sighed and said, "Your mother is in charge of this family. Wasn't she threatening to divorce you just a couple of days ago? Just listen to her."
Fine, I'll hand it over then. After all, I've raised you all this way, and I'll do as much as I can without any complaints.
"To avoid your mother bringing up divorce again, which would prevent you from even having the chance to pay money."
Liu Jianbang was speechless. "I've never seen anyone so insecure! Dad, you need to stand up for yourself! You're a man, you're the head of the family!"
Why don't you get Mom to listen to you? At least you should take charge of half the responsibility! Or, you could spend some money to appease her, cheer her up, and stop her from constantly asking us for money!
"It's all your fault, Dad, for doing nothing! We've suffered because of you! Look how much of a failure you are as a man!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Shiping was stunned.
Even Liu Jiancheng and Liu Jiangong chimed in, "That's right! Dad, it's all your fault! If you were in charge of the money and things, we men would be the ones making the decisions in this family! We wouldn't have to work so hard."
Look what you've done to Mom, making us all suffer! We've been getting pointed at and talked about on the street all day. Dad, do you want to try that again?
Liu Shiping was also upset, and their words made him even more dissatisfied.
"Shut up! If you're so capable, go and separate and live your own lives! What nonsense are you spouting? If I weren't a man, how would I have you guys?"
This family is all thanks to me and your mother! Without us, where would you be today? And you dare to blame your father?
Wasn't beating you enough last time? Want another beating?
As he spoke, Liu Shiping got up to grab a broom and chased after the four of them fiercely, making the first floor a mess again with dust.
"You want me to do this in the middle of the night! You're all tired of living! Do you want to be kicked out of the house tonight? You know yourselves and your mother's temper these days, and you still dare to make me deal with her?"
What a terrible idea you came up with! You want to use me as a pawn? You're all heartless bastards!
Liu Jianbang, while trying to avoid the question, analyzed, "No, Dad! We just meant that you should take better care of yourself! Make Mom feel more comfortable and happy!"
If we appease Mom, she might take pity on us and be less harsh on us! That's all!
Then you can say that she has worked hard, help her with some things, such as tidying up the accounts, and let her go out for a walk and have some fun.
Maybe she'll give in to your soft heart and let you have your way. You've fallen in love with shopping, so what? Look at you all these years, you've always done whatever your mother tells you to do, without any of your own thoughts or opinions!
No wonder Mom's been so irritable lately; it's all because you didn't try to comfort her, causing her to suppress her emotions!
These words immediately prompted Liu Shiping to think.
That's true. He and Zhao Fengxiu have had a tough time getting through these years, and he's neglected her feelings.
There was little romance before marriage, and life after marriage was even simpler.
Liu Shiping quickly figured out what to do, but he just didn't want to admit that Liu Jianbang's words made sense!
He slammed a broom at Liu Jianbang, yelling, "Do I need you to teach me how to do this? You should take your Jenny home first!"
You're already twenty-four or twenty-five and still unmarried, what business is it of yours how I woo women? Mind your own business!
After saying that, Liu Shiping told them to tidy up the first floor and then went upstairs in a huff.
The four sons were left standing there dumbfounded, with no choice but to accept their fate.
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The next day, Liu Shiping remembered Liu Jianbang's words and took over Zhao Fengxiu's task of going out to buy things.
He got up early and finished pressing the oil, leaving Zhao Fengxiu to rest at home while he went out to buy supplies!
Taking advantage of this moment, Liu Shiping took out some of his savings and bought a cake of osmanthus, a bracelet, and a bottle of wine!
Tonight, he's determined to win over Zhao Fengxiu!
On his way home, he unexpectedly ran into his third brother, Liu Xiangqian.
"Second Brother, it really is you! What a coincidence to run into you! I'm finally able to greet you face-to-face. Why are you the one who went out today? Where's Second Sister-in-law?"
Why did you buy so much stuff? Which woman is this for, hahaha?
Liu Shiping said, "Don't talk nonsense, of course it's for your sister-in-law. By the way, how's Zhenyu's situation? He came over the other day and said that your two families had a fight."
Liu Xiangqian shook his head. "Don't mention it. After your guidance, I've thought it through."
But I never expected that all these years, Weifeng really wanted to treat me like a victim of injustice; he wanted his son to take advantage of my daughter for free! He didn't want to pay a cent!
I had a fight with him before he agreed to those conditions.
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