Wang Shufen's face darkened.
Isn't this implying that when the family divided their property, they didn't even give the old folks a wardrobe?
“Duo’er, you know your aunt’s family situation. We’re struggling… We lack everything, even the clothes trunk… it was part of your aunt’s dowry. Your uncle is busy toiling in the fields to support the whole family, he doesn’t have time to make anything. And we can’t bear to spend the money to buy something…”
“Your brother Fusheng’s wedding cost a lot of money, and your sister Yuncai is getting married soon, which will cost even more. And then there’s your brother Wansheng, who still doesn’t have a girlfriend… Your aunt is so worried that she can’t sleep at night. She wishes she could split every penny into ten pieces to spend. There’s just no other way…”
“When the old man was angry, he said he wanted to separate the family. We couldn’t do anything about it. We tried to persuade him and said some gentle words... but the old man was stubborn. We had no choice but to let the old man and the old lady move out with you for the time being.”
"Actually, your aunt told your uncle that we should go along with the old folks first, so as not to upset them and harm their health. We could bring them back later when they calmed down, which would be the same thing."
"So, even the old man and woman's room was empty back then. Your sister Yun Cai wanted to move in before she got married, saying that the room had better air and would be more comfortable, but I didn't agree. I thought it was the old people's room, and that once they calmed down, they would want you to live there with them..."
"Who would have thought that your grandparents would have such a bad temper... they just wouldn't forgive us."
"Actually, your uncle has wanted to bring you back more than once. After all, the old courtyard is too remote, and if something happens, you can't call anyone. But at first, I thought we should wait and wait until the old man calmed down before we talked about bringing him back, so as not to cause a backlash."
"Who would have thought that you would gain the favor of a benefactor, and that you two would seize the opportunity to make your lives so prosperous? If we were to suggest bringing you back here... we wouldn't be able to bring ourselves to say it, for fear that your grandparents would believe the gossip and think that we are only after your money."
“Although we don’t have those intentions, there are too many people around, and if your grandparents misunderstand, that would be bad…”
"So, we've never brought this up."
Yun Duo had heard similar words before, and her initial anger had long since subsided. Instead, she nodded seriously and said to Wang Shufang, "Aunt, your concerns are valid. Although Grandpa and Grandma have told me that no matter what, our family's money will only be used for Grandpa, Grandma, and me, others don't know that. If we were to be brought back rashly, our money would still be ours, but you wouldn't see it, touch it, or be able to use a single penny... Wouldn't that just make things difficult for yourself? Don't you think so?"
What kind of nonsense is that?!
Wang Shufen couldn't help but grind her teeth, but she didn't show it at all on her face. She just smiled and shook her head, saying, "You girl, your personality is really different now than before. Before, you wouldn't say a word except when you were working. Now, you're joking with your aunt. It's really... something I never would have thought."
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