Chapter 10 Disciplining the Son After Dinner
An hour later, Liu Jianli called from outside, "Mom, eldest sister, dinner's ready."
Zhao Fengxiu wiped away Liu Jianxin's tears, "Don't think about it, eat first. There's a long road ahead, you have to cheer up!"
"Yes, yes! I'll listen to Mom." Liu Jianxin's tone was firm and full of confidence.
As soon as they came out, they saw Liu Jianmei and Liu Jianli carrying the dishes and meats they had brought back from the banquet during the day, which were already heated up.
The staple food is light porridge.
As Zhao Fengxiu prepared to sit down, she noticed that Liu Shiping, his children, and three grandchildren had all sat down as well.
There were only six or seven dishes on the table, but the square table was packed with people!
Just as they were about to pick up their chopsticks, Zhao Fengxiu slammed her chopsticks on the table.
"What are you eating? Can't you see there are so many people at the table? How come there are only six and a half bowls of food, and one bowl is just soup? There are nine people today, and each person brought back at least three bags, so there are at least nearly thirty bags!"
Why did you only eat this much? Where did the rest go?
The children all looked at their eldest daughter-in-law, Lin Jingyi.
Zhao Fengxiu immediately said, "What are you doing? There are so many bags of food!"
Lin Jingyi's expression was not good. "Mom, you know we should eat well, but you don't even give us any money. How can we eat well? Shouldn't I take some back to my parents' house to eat?"
Zhao Fengxiu glared at her, "What are you taking? Can't you buy your own? Why do you only know how to take mine? If I didn't let you take it, would there still be so much food at home?"
Lin Jingyi said, "Jianguo also took some, and what's yours is family property, and what's family property is ours, isn't it? What do you mean by taking yours? Mom, you're being too formal."
As soon as she got back, she started nagging at me and Jianguo. I had worked so hard at the shop all day!
Zhao Fengxiu said, "Don't give me that nonsense, hurry up and take out the rest of the food and heat it up! Did Liu Jianguo bring it all back? Ask him how many bags he took himself! Our family hasn't even had a proper meal, and all he knows is how to benefit your family!"
Why are you always siding with outsiders?! You dare to hide things when I'm home, but what kind of thieving and sneaky things do you do when I'm not?
Upon hearing this, Lin Jingyi was shocked and was about to deny that she hadn't done it.
Liu Jianguo quickly gave her a wink, "Mom is right! Why are you putting it away? You should at least make a few more dishes so Mom can eat well. It won't keep for long anyway. Mom is exhausted today."
We still need to talk about money later!
Lin Jingyi had no choice but to ask Liu Jianli to go with her, and they heated up six more bowls of food.
This time, Zhao Fengxiu remained silent and ate quietly.
Each of the children ate their own food. Liu Jianguo was very polite, while the three brothers, Liu Jianbang, Liu Jiancheng, and Liu Jiangong, wielded their chopsticks very quickly!
Liu Jianmei and Liu Jianli ate peacefully, while Zhao Fengxiu, preoccupied with her own needs, would often serve food to Liu Jianxin!
After Liu Jianxin returned, she was noticeably more reserved, even though she was supposed to get married today.
Halfway through dinner, the children looked at each other, each with their own thoughts.
While Zhao Fengxiu was still there, Lin Jingyi kept kicking Liu Jianguo under the table, signaling him to speak up!
Just as Liu Jianguo was about to speak, Zhao Fengxiu immediately said, "Have you all finished eating? Tomorrow morning, Jianbang, you take Lao Si and Lao Wu to print out hundreds of these sheets of paper, the more the better, and quickly cover the streets and alleys of Taihe Town next door with them."
After we finish posting them, we'll come back to Tianping Town to continue posting them. We won't miss a single pillar or notice wall!
Zhao Fengxiu handed the paper to Liu Jianbang.
Liu Jianbang and his children looked around, utterly shocked!
This was the document they had the Chen family sign and seal at the banquet earlier that day. Liu Jianbang exclaimed in surprise, "Mom, are we really going to do this? Isn't this too unethical? After all, money isn't..."
Zhao Fengxiu glanced at him coldly and said angrily, "Just do what I tell you to do! Why all the nonsense? Isn't your eldest sister wronged? Aren't the things the Chen family did immoral? Since they've signed and sealed the agreement, I'll do whatever I want!"
We didn't ask you to report to the police and go after them! We're just copying their smear campaign, so what? They're allowed to smear my family Jianxin, but we can't smear them?
"You're supposed to be an apprentice at a restaurant in the county town, is that all the backbone you have? Even if it's immoral, shouldn't the Chen family be struck by lightning? How come they're alright?"
Liu Jianbang chuckled dryly, "Mom, I was just saying, you don't need to get excited."
Zhao Fengxiu said, "If you can't speak properly, then shut up! You've wasted your time as an apprentice at the restaurant, and you don't even have this much sense! You embarrassed me at the banquet during the day, and now what nonsense are you spouting here?"
These words left Liu Jianbang speechless.
The atmosphere was somber. Liu Jianli began clearing away the dishes, while Zhao Fengxiu prepared to drink water and got up to leave.
Seeing that Liu Jianguo still hadn't spoken, Lin Jingyi immediately said, "Mom, what are you planning to do with that 2,000 yuan today? We've finished eating, you need to give me an explanation."
Seeing his second sister-in-law charging ahead, Liu Jiancheng chimed in, "Yes! Second brother is right. Whether eldest sister will get married in the future is still uncertain. Shouldn't you give me some money so I can marry Li Mengfei as soon as possible? Mom, let's get engaged next month!"
Liu Jianmei said, "What are you thinking? I still need to learn to dance, to sing and dance. The teacher I signed up with is very expensive. It's not just a thousand, it will cost several hundred over half a year! When I become famous in the future, I'll teach you guys, won't I?"
Lin Jingyi, hands on her hips, said discontentedly, "You two are dreaming before you've even gone to sleep? One wants to get married, and the other wants to study art. I have three children to support! Aren't you two old enough to earn your own money? All you know is to think about your family!"
"As for me, none of you deserve this money! I'm the one who gave the Liu family two grandsons and a granddaughter; I'm the one who contributed the most, so this money should be mine!"
Liu Jiangong said, "Second sister-in-law, how can you say that? You have three children to raise, and your fourth brother also needs to get married! I will also get married in the future. Besides, your third brother is also preparing to go on blind dates. We all need to spend money. How can you decide?"
They're all Mom's children, so we'll all have a share too.
Liu Jianguo said, "Alright, the main thing is how my eldest sister will be arranged in the future. As the second brother, I am the backbone of this family, and I have the final say."
Seeing that their discussion was almost over, Zhao Fengxiu gathered her strength and roared, "Have you said enough? Do you think I don't exist? Money, money, money, all you ever think about is money! That belongs to your eldest sister, none of you can have a single one!"
Look at what you all did during the day! You were all too ashamed to step forward, especially you, Liu Jianguo. You were so slow and hesitant to report it to the police. Did you soil your pants and then refuse to get up? You think you can be the backbone? Pah!
Your father and I aren't dead yet! You're such a spineless coward! You just stand by and watch your older sister suffer, and then you come back to scheme for her money. What good are you?
And what about Jianbang, the third son? What did Mom do to deserve this? What gives you the right to say Mom is immoral? Are you even my child? I should have just crushed you to death back then! How dare you call me immoral!
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