Chapter 663 Do you think it's possible?
Dong Yulian felt a little nervous; in the past seven years, she had never felt this nervous before.
She wondered what it was like when a girl married into such a family, where everything she had ever known about her mother-in-law seemed wrong, yet her family members thought she was doing a good job and even praised her as being incredibly cute.
What would you do if you encountered a family like this and a mother-in-law like this?
Dong Yulian was eager to know.
Whether it's enjoying happiness or suffering, there needs to be a clear explanation.
Lu Qiaoge looked at Dong Yulian.
I didn't think Dong Yulian was making trouble for no reason, nor did I think she was ungrateful for her good fortune.
The Lin family's environment is very good; everyone is saying that Dong Yulian has entered a lucky place.
But our values don't align.
Dong Yulian, the person involved, knows best.
On the one hand, she felt that she was indeed lucky, and on the other hand, she was jealous of her mother-in-law's carefree life.
Deep down, she also wanted to be like her mother-in-law, not caring about anything and not doing anything.
But she probably couldn't do it.
At the very least, you can't do it with a clear conscience.
This is related to certain perceptions that Dong Yulian developed from childhood, or rather, to her family.
Moreover, she loves her husband Lin Chengze, so naturally she feels sorry for him.
She wouldn't even ask Lin Chengze to do this or that, but her mother-in-law didn't care at all whether Lin Chengze was tired or not.
So every time Dong Yulian saw these things, she felt indignant.
If her husband feels the same way, then things are simple; the two of them become natural allies and can stand together against her mother-in-law.
But in fact, Lin Chengze had already gotten used to it.
He never thought there was anything wrong with doing so.
He was not unwilling.
Just like Dong Yulian never thought there might be a problem with her thinking this way.
She thought her mother-in-law was awkward, but actually she was the most awkward one.
Lu Qiaoge frankly said, "Actually, it's very simple. If it were me, I wouldn't feel sorry for my husband who is enjoying himself, nor would I worry about my father-in-law who is taking care of the housework. Since I don't have to do the housework, I naturally have no reason to interfere."
Dong Yulian opened her mouth, clearly wanting to refute Lu Qiaoge's words, but she didn't say anything.
"You've only been in this house for seven years, and you think you can change this family's lifestyle that's lasted for decades all by yourself? Do you think that's possible?"
"I might be a bit blunt, but I still want to ask Sister Dong, what gives you the right to disapprove? From what standpoint do you disapprove of your mother-in-law's lifestyle?"
Dong Yulian listened attentively; clearly, she also wanted to resolve this issue.
Therefore, she felt she should be speechless in the face of Lu Qiaoge's questioning.
"Throughout history, whether it's a counterattack or a battle, there must be a just cause... Do you understand what this 'just cause' means?"
Dong Yulian certainly understood this; she was also a high school graduate.
That means having a legitimate reason, standing on the right side, and gaining widespread recognition.
So does she have any of the above?
She couldn't tell anyone about her family affairs.
But generally speaking, even if she doesn't say it, everyone else knows.
However, almost everyone who praises the mother-in-law for her good fortune also praises her for her good fortune, saying things like "birds of a feather flock together," and some even say that a daughter-in-law is a reflection of her mother-in-law.
This often seems like a vicious cycle.
She also knew that some of her thoughts were wrong, because when she occasionally went home to complain, her mother would scold her for not appreciating her good fortune, saying that if all women were like her, there would be no neighborhood committee in the world.
But that's not actually the case.
She always felt that the house was stuffy, as if there was a suffocating atmosphere somewhere.
Dong Yulian nodded and said, "Of course I know, but I can't help it. Sometimes when I see those scenes, I can't help but want to do something."
Lu Qiaoge sighed and said sincerely, "There may be some parts that I don't know well, but when Sister Lin was describing this matter and your family situation, you didn't raise any objections, which proves that Sister Lin was telling the truth and didn't exaggerate or gloss over anything."
This also proves that the men of the Lin family are not chauvinistic; they respect and cherish women, including you. You could clearly be the one to benefit, so why have you put yourself in such an awkward position?
Lu Qiaoge paused for a moment, then said, "In this world, women have to work harder than men."
Since ancient times, it has been said that men are responsible for external affairs and women for internal affairs. However, nowadays women have stepped out of the home, but they still take on the responsibility of supporting the family, just like men.
Not only do they have to earn money to support their families, but they also have to manage household chores, get pregnant and give birth, take care of the children, and even take care of their in-laws...
Sister Dong, to be frank, meeting the Lin family was indeed your good fortune, but you didn't seize it. Your imbalance and awkwardness kept you on the opposite side of your mother-in-law, instead of naturally joining her side.
Dong Yulian looked bewildered, seemingly unsure of what to do.
But deep down she was shocked.
Nobody talks to her like that.
She always felt that she was sensible, so why should she be accused of being unreasonable?
But what gives her the right to change her mother-in-law's lifestyle?
Who does she think she is?!
Lu Qiaoge continued, "Sister Dong, this is not your fault alone. In fact, everyone has a responsibility, and even every family around you has a responsibility. If we talk about it on a larger scale, society also has a responsibility."
Dong Yulian looked up at Lu Qiaoge, her eyes filled with confusion but also a glimmer of light, a stark contrast to her previous despair, pain, and lifelessness.
Lu Qiaoge, however, was not going to say anything more.
On the surface, it seems that only Dong Yulian was at fault in this Lin family matter.
She was out of place, she was stubborn, and she went down a dead-end path.
To put it bluntly, she couldn't stand seeing her mother-in-law living such a leisurely and elegant life.
It's like this analogy: Everyone's getting rained on, so why are you using an umbrella? That's why I'm tearing your umbrella to shreds!
But in fact, Dong Yulian's parents and the Lin family also bear responsibility, but now is clearly not the time to pursue responsibility. The matter has escalated to this point, and Chairman Lin's mother has already suffered a very deep wound in her heart.
It's like an orchid grown in a greenhouse. One day, a hailstone falls from the sky and hits its leaves. This kind of damage is something it has never experienced before, so it leaves the deepest impression.
Everyone can forgive Dong Yulian, but Sister Lin's mother-in-law will not.
Lin's mother-in-law is the center of the family.
If she doesn't forgive, there's nothing anyone can do.
It seems unlikely that their marriage will last.
After all, Sister Lin's mother was the one who suffered the most.
You lost your marriage, but I lost my toes.
The reason I wanted to speak with Dong Yulian alone was to tell her not to narrow her path.
She can broaden her perspective and view women like her mother-in-law more objectively.
(End of this chapter)
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