Tang Xiaoxiao thought it was nonsense. She didn't believe it and thought Han's mother was too easily fooled. So she explained to her that the curtains in her house were opened during the day so as not to affect the sunlight, and were only closed at night to prevent outsiders from peeping.
Han's mother was someone who didn't like to hear others contradict her. After hearing Tang Xiaoxiao's words, she felt that her good intentions had been rejected. In addition, Han's father had just passed away not long ago, and she hadn't adjusted to her feelings yet. She was still in a state of depression. Tang Xiaoxiao's "disobedience" made her both angry and sad. She sat on the sofa and started crying to her son, telling him how difficult her life had been.
After saying those words, Tang Xiaoxiao didn't think much of it and went straight back to her room. However, she was stunned to hear her mother-in-law wailing outside. When she heard her mother-in-law say, "I worked hard all my life to buy you a house, and you haven't enjoyed a single day of happiness. Now you even know how to talk back," Tang Xiaoxiao completely exploded.
From childhood to adulthood, Tang Xiaoxiao had never suffered such humiliation. Ever since her mother-in-law moved in, she had been yielding step by step, trying her best to accommodate her mother-in-law's special circumstances and bad mood. But now, she hadn't done anything wrong, so why was her mother-in-law criticizing her like this?
She rushed out and said to Han's mother, "The house you worked so hard to buy all your life is for your son. The property certificate is in his name only. It has nothing to do with me. Since you feel you haven't enjoyed it, I won't take advantage of you. You can live in your house yourself. I'm leaving!"
After saying that, he went back to his room, packed a few clothes, slammed the door, and left.
Han Yunqi was initially at a loss for what to do with his wailing mother, but when he saw his wife leave in anger, he got up and chased after her.
That time, Tang Xiaoxiao made up her mind never to go back, and even considered divorce. But who knew that just a few hours later, Han's mother called, repeatedly telling her, "You didn't wear enough clothes when you went out. It's cold outside. Come home early." With Han Yunqi pleading beside her, Tang Xiaoxiao, caught in the middle between her husband and her mother-in-law who took the initiative to apologize, ultimately chose to forgive her.
But a person's nature cannot be changed. Han's mother was just like that—concerned and nosy. She always felt that as an elder, her son and daughter-in-law should listen to her. Tang Xiaoxiao, on the other hand, never felt that she needed to act according to her mother-in-law's wishes. She was living with Han Yunqi, not his mother.
Since then, minor conflicts have frequently arisen in the family. Although Han Yunqi knows that his mother has a somewhat eccentric personality and that he has never wanted to go home to listen to her nagging since he was a child, she is still his mother, and he is powerless to do anything except try to persuade her.
He could only try his best to appease his wife, but this kind of whitewashing was not a long-term solution. Even the upper and lower teeth would fight each other. How could two people with completely incompatible personalities maintain peace under the same roof?
The frequent arguments left everyone exhausted. Home was no longer a haven; instead, entering it brought a heavy, oppressive feeling. This couldn't go on; it was beginning to damage the couple's relationship.
After much thought, moving out seemed to be the only way out.
Houses in City D aren't as expensive as those in top-tier cities, but they're not cheap either. Their 100-square-meter apartment cost them over two million yuan when they bought it as their wedding home. In the years after their marriage, although Han Yunqi's salary was not low and Tang Xiaoxiao also had income, the two of them were used to spending money lavishly and didn't save much. Buying a house wouldn't be easy in a short time.
However, the couple made a decision: once they had saved enough for a down payment, they would move in.
Before the plan could be implemented, Tang Xiaoxiao was reborn.
At the time, I felt like life was utterly hopeless, but looking back now, it wasn't so bad. Every family has its own problems, and married women rarely have a smooth life. The conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has been an unsolvable problem since ancient times.
Ultimately, it comes down to her own lack of confidence. Han's mother may not be very magnanimous, but she is very pragmatic. She has been able to assist Han's father for so many years. How could she possibly succeed in the business world if she were as reckless as her? It's not that she is incapable of being tactful, but rather that she feels Tang Xiaoxiao is married to her son and lives in her house, so she doesn't deserve her tact.
When Han's father was alive, he could keep her in check and prevent her from interfering in the young couple's life. Now that Han's father is gone, there's no one left to control her.
The Tang Xiaoxiao of today is no longer the pitiful, isolated woman who married far away from home. She has a silver spoon in her mouth; she's never short of money. With her growing wealth, she'll also gain influence. Frankly speaking, in terms of looks alone, Han Yunqi is no longer a good match for her. Tang Xiaoxiao naturally wouldn't look down on Han Yunqi just because her circumstances have improved, but that doesn't mean she can't use that to keep Han's mother from interfering in their affairs.
Moreover, she trusted her judgment from two lifetimes. Although Han Yunqi was not a prodigy, he was capable. If she gave him her full support, he might be able to achieve great things.
As for whether outsiders will question whether he has found a gigolo, or whether Han Yunqi will feel that it is dishonorable to make a fortune by relying on his wife?
Tang Xiaoxiao felt that she didn't care about the former, and she believed that Han Yunqi wouldn't have that kind of thought either.
Having figured everything out, the most troubling thing since her rebirth was finally put to rest in her heart, and Tang Xiaoxiao felt completely relieved. She happily started her SUV, and before leaving D City, she didn't forget to stop by her favorite old-fashioned roast chicken shop to buy a few roast chickens for her parents and sister to take back home.
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