Today is also the day Lin Wan returns to her parents' home to pay New Year's respects. Since Lin Fei was sentenced to prison, Lin Wan has rarely returned here! She's busy battling with her mother-in-law and trying to please Li Bing and his son!
Lin's mother liked to go to her daughter's house. Although her daughter's mother-in-law didn't like her, as long as there was food and drink, she was fine with it. Sometimes she could even bring some things back for Lin's father. She saved all the money she saved, waiting for Lin Fei to come out so she could help him find a wife!
Knowing that Lin Wan was coming today, Lin's mother didn't prepare anything, nor did she want to. She had seen through it all! Her daughter was an ingrate; once she married, she belonged to someone else's family! It was all for nothing that she had raised her!
Seeing that his wife wasn't moving, Mr. Lin didn't care. As long as there was food, that was enough. With his son inside, he had lost all his dignity and face, and he didn't care what others said!
Lin Wan, beaming, led Li Bing into the house, carrying large bags of gifts and appearing very enthusiastic. As soon as she entered, she called out loudly, "Mom and Dad, we've come to wish you a Happy New Year!" However, Lin's mother did not react to their arrival at all, not even lifting her eyelids, remaining sitting there steadily as if she had not heard Lin Wan's call.
After a while, Lin's mother spoke slowly and deliberately, "Oh, you're here. Then go and cook for yourself. I haven't been feeling well these past few days, so it's not convenient." Her tone was unusually cold, showing absolutely no sign of welcome.
Lin's father sat to the side, engrossed in reading his newspaper, seemingly oblivious to the arrival of Lin Wan and Li Bing.
Seeing this, Li Bing felt a surge of displeasure. He had expected his parents-in-law to warmly welcome them, but instead, they were met with such a cold reception. His face darkened, and he slammed his things on the table, saying irritably, "Mom and Dad, since you're so busy, we won't eat here today. We have some things to take care of at home, so Lin Wan and I have to go back!" With that, he turned and pulled Lin Wan towards the door.
Looking at the things they brought, Lin's mother pouted and said, "So stingy! It's only once a year. They bring this little bit and expect me to cook for them? Dream on!" Lin's father also put down his newspaper and glanced at the items, saying, "See if there's anything we can sell. If not, keep it. We can take it with us when we visit Fei'er next time!"
Lin's mother happily replied: "Okay, I'll ask around right away..."
Lin Wan was also unhappy. Why were her parents like this? Ever since Lin Fei's accident, they had never been kind to their daughter. All they did was ask her for money, food, and drinks. They never cared whether she was doing well or not. The more Lin Wan thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt.
Seeing his wife looking down and unhappy, Li Bing didn't comfort her. Instead, he walked faster. He looked down on his in-laws. Lin Wan hadn't conceived since her miscarriage! Although it was his mother's fault, he still wanted a child of his own! His friends were all laughing at him behind his back, saying he'd married a woman who couldn't have children!
He had long regretted it; if only he hadn't married Lin Wan! If only he hadn't married Lin Wan…
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