"Eldest daughter-in-law, I heard your family acquired quite a few treasures. I live far away, so it's inconvenient for you to visit. Now that I'm back, please take out the things and let me see them."
Old Mrs. Ruan was also domineering; she demanded things as soon as she entered the house, not even bothering to say polite words.
Lu Siqiao's lips curled up slightly. The old man took the things, but it was all for Huang Ling's benefit.
They really treat people like fools.
Luo Xiaoxue poured them some boiled water and said with a smile, "Mother, you've come at an inopportune time. Let's sell those things."
"What? You sold it?" Old Mrs. Ruan's face twisted with anger as she scolded, "Why did you sell it? You don't even know how to show filial piety to your elders, you have no conscience!"
Luo Xiaoxue feigned innocence: "Mingfeng lost his job, so the family bought a cow and paid Qiaowa's tuition, and now the money is gone."
Old Mrs. Ruan's face was unfriendly; it seemed her trip had been in vain.
It costs 80 cents to take the bus.
"Sister-in-law, are you taking Qiaowa to school?" Huang Ling, who was standing to the side, asked in surprise, as if she had heard something very important.
If it weren't for other people's interference, she wouldn't want her two daughters to go to school. Wouldn't they just benefit others when they grow up?
The eldest son's family truly dotes on that brat.
"Mom, Third Sister's bed is so pretty, I want one too." At this moment, Lu Sirou, the eldest daughter, noticed Lu Siqiao's bed, which had dolls on it and pink sheets. She was extremely envious.
Lu Sirou and her sister had shared a 1.2-meter bed with Grandma Ruan since they were little, and always longed for their own small bed.
Huang Ling was embarrassed and spat, "Your uncle's family has no children and a big house, so they can do whatever they want. Unlike us, who live in the city, we don't have that kind of luxury!"
This is a veiled insult implying that Luo Xiaoxue is infertile.
A dimming light appeared in Luo Xiaoxue's eyes.
Old Mrs. Ruan, ever the snide, said with a stern face, "Eldest daughter-in-law, I'm not trying to be mean, but your health isn't good. Those things should be kept for yourself. Giving them to that good-for-nothing to go to school? Are you stupid? A married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl. Don't say I didn't warn you!"
Luo Xiaoxue held Lu Siqiao's small hand and said with a different perspective, "Mother, since I have adopted Qiaowa, I will take full responsibility for her. Besides food and drink, girls should study more so that they will have a future."
"Hmph, your family's got some nerve, ignoring the elders' advice. You're only getting what you deserve," Old Mrs. Ruan sneered.
Seeing that she couldn't gain any advantage, she glanced around again and looted anything that caught her eye.
In no time, even the medicine that Luo Xiaoxue usually took to nourish her body was taken away by her.
"Mom, here's ten yuan. Take it back and buy some of your favorite food."
Before leaving, Luo Xiaoxue gave ten yuan to Grandma Ruan.
But Old Mrs. Ruan didn't get the better deal. She was furious. After taking the money, she still scolded her: "I told you to hurry up and find a doctor to treat yourself. Take advantage of your youth and have children while you can. When you're old, you won't be able to get pregnant if you want to!"
Luo Xiaoxue lowered her head and gave a wooden reply.
Lu Siqiao watched from the side with a pained expression.
Actually, Luo Xiaoxue had been pregnant before, but she miscarried unexpectedly while taking care of the sick Old Lady Ruan.
Seeing Luo Xiaoxue hiding in a corner, silently shedding tears, Lu Siqiao walked over, gently patted her shoulder, and comforted her, "Mom, believe in Qiaowa, one day you will give Qiaowa a younger brother or sister."
She originally wanted to comfort Luo Xiaoxue, but Luo Xiaoxue misunderstood and quickly said, "Qiaowa, Mom doesn't mean to look down on you. Mom just feels that I'm not good enough. I've been married for so long and haven't been able to give your father a son or daughter."
“Mom, you’re such a kind person. Good people are rewarded, and your wish will surely come true,” Lu Siqiao said seriously.
Seeing her mature demeanor, Luo Xiaoxue chuckled: "You really are Mommy's little darling. Whether Mommy and Daddy have our own children or not, you will always be our daughter, and that will never change."
The sight of the two cuddling together was witnessed by Master Lu and his son.
Seeing that Luo Xiaoxue hadn't suffered any loss, Lu Mingfeng breathed a sigh of relief.
"You little rascal, if you hadn't suggested selling the supplements, these things would have ended up in your grandma's hands," said Third Master Lu, both amused and exasperated.
Lu Siqiao stuck out her tongue: "Who told them to bully my mom!"
The main room was filled with laughter and joy.
On the contrary, the second wife's situation was dismal.
Lu Sirou and her sister were running around in the courtyard when they almost bumped into Huang Ling's stomach. They were slapped twice and burst into tears.
"It's so noisy!" Huang Ling said irritably.
Compared to the unreasonable demands of her eldest and second eldest sons, Lu Siqiao's well-behaved nature was more upsetting to her.
"You know what, that brat has grown up and looks quite nice. She doesn't look like you and Mingyuan at all," Old Mrs. Ruan muttered to herself.
Huang Ling said irritably, "The eldest son's family only has one child, how can it be the same? Unlike our family, it's always noisy and we can't even sleep in peace."
Grandma Ruan was angry because she knew she hadn't gotten anything out of it.
Shao Lihua rushed over upon hearing the commotion. When she learned that Lu Mingfeng had sold everything for money, she couldn't swallow her anger and said, "It must have been that brat who instigated it. The eldest son and his wife are the most honest people; they wouldn't know anything about these tricks."
She then pointed at Huang Ling, puzzled, and asked, "Second sister-in-law, don't you think that brat has become smarter?"
Not just clever, they're downright slippery.
Huang Ling glared at her: "What's the use of saying all this now? Don't make us come back for no reason until you understand the current situation. The eldest and second eldest children are going to start school soon, and there are a lot of things to do."
“Speaking of the start of school, I heard that someone donated a batch of learning equipment to the stone primary school in the village. That person is a great philanthropist and very generous. Our Zhenxing family has benefited from this,” Shao Lihua boasted.
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