It was a quiet-looking girl who was carrying some fruit. Mo Yan stepped forward and took the things from the girl's hands.
The original owner's personality, well, she didn't know how to get along with people and felt awkward, which Fang Wei interpreted as her probably not being liked.
"Weiwei, come in and sit down. What would you like to drink? I'll make you some tea."
Lin Bei was somewhat surprised to see his mother packing things so efficiently and being so enthusiastic today.
In his memory, his mother seemed to only know how to play cards or was always away from home; she didn't know how to take good care of them at all.
Once his thoughts returned to him, he quickly spoke to Mo Yan.
"Mom, let me do it. Have you finished cooking? We'll help you."
Despite saying that, he showed no intention of standing up; in fact, he even grabbed the remote control to watch TV.
"Okay, come and help. Weiwei, you can watch TV here."
Lin Bei: "???"
Mo Yan led Lin Bei into the kitchen before speaking, "Your father hasn't come back yet. He's at your uncle's house discussing your affairs. I'm not involved."
Your dad makes all the decisions at home, and he's the one who manages the money.
If you need money, just tell your dad. Telling me won't help.
Lin Bei was taken aback, somewhat confused.
"How could that be? You've always been the one giving me money."
Lin Bei didn't really believe it at all, because in the past, whenever he asked his mother for money, she would give it to him.
"Look at how wary your dad is of me, do you think he'll give me any money?"
He's afraid that if I have too much money, I'll give it all to your maternal grandparents, but he doesn't think about how comfortable you would be all these years if it weren't for your maternal grandparents subsidizing you.
All the money I gave you was secretly given to me by your maternal grandparents, and I also gave you some wild vegetables and bamboo shoots that I picked myself and sold.
Your father didn't give me a single penny of the money from the family's tea plantation.
As you've seen, whenever there's something to discuss, your dad always takes you directly to your uncle's house. Have you ever talked to me about it? No, you all think I'm useless.
Lin Bei lowered his eyes and remained silent. It was the truth, and in the end, he could only say dryly, "Mom, isn't that because you often gamble and waste money?"
Mo Yan sneered, finding it laughable. "Why do you go to play cards? All these years, haven't you been dragged to play cards by your aunts? Have I played with anyone else?"
In other words, whether I win or lose, the money ends up in your family's house. How could I have gone out and squandered it? How could I have gone out and lost all the money?
Lin Bei: "???"
Seeing her son's bewildered yet disbelieving expression, Mo Yan wasn't in a hurry. Today, she simply explained the situation to him and let him know what was going on. Whether he believed her or not wasn't important.
"I'm telling you all this today not for any other reason than to tell you how much the bride price will cost for the two of you, and what the bride's family's requirements are. You need to tell your dad all of this, because the money is all with your dad, and it's no use telling me."
Also, since you said that Weiwei is pregnant, then take her for a proper check-up. If it's appropriate, have your dad call her father to discuss it, or you can ask me to handle it.
Of course, if you feel that I, as your mother, have embarrassed you and can't help you with anything, you can ask your dad to ask your aunt.
But Lin Bei, there's something I need to make clear to you.
I am your mother. If your marriage is arranged by your aunt, bypassing me, then I will assume you no longer want to acknowledge me as your mother, and from then on, I will truly not interfere in anything you do.
After saying these words, Mo Yan ignored his expression, took out the prepared dishes, and then served rice.
Finally, he returned to his room, took out a red envelope, and put the 1,200 yuan that Lin Guo had kept at home inside.
After they came out, he took care of Fang Wei's meals and was very warm and welcoming throughout the process, without giving her any reason to complain.
"Weiwei, this is your home from now on. Don't be shy. Just tell me what you want to eat and Lin Bei will make it for you."
Fang Wei felt a little embarrassed and secretly sized up the mother-in-law, thinking that she didn't seem to be as ignorant as Lin Bei had described.
"Thank you, Auntie,"
Fang Wei is actually a very sensible girl. She wants to be with the person she likes, but her parents disagree, and she doesn't know what to do.
After dinner, Fang Wei wanted to wash the dishes, but Mo Yan stopped her, saying, "Today is your first time at home. If I make you wash the dishes, it would be wrong of me. After you get married, you can do whatever you want in your own little home. Let me do it today."
Mo Yan had already washed the dishes and tidied up before sitting down and calling Lin Guo.
"When are you coming over? The two children are already back. Let's discuss their situation."
Lin Guo was at his elder brother Lin Bing's house, and they were discussing Lin Bei's affairs.
When he received the call, he simply said, "I understand."
In Lin Bei's heart, he and his older brother were the real family. Mo Yan was just an immature person who never offered to bring his mother over to take care of her, but never thought about why.
When they got married, the Lin family had no money and did not give any dowry. They relied entirely on the help of Mo Yan's family. In the end, it was Mo Yan's father who let them open a coal mine, which enabled them to make money. After making money, they wanted to sever ties with Mo Yan's family.
Lin Guo's mother treated the original owner very badly, causing the original owner to lose a child. She would never forget this grudge, so she naturally did not agree to live together, but she did not force Lin Guo to be unfilial to his mother.
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