"You want Chunni to stay home to recover after childbirth?" Zhou Daya was taken aback.
“Mom, it’s not good for your family if your daughter stays home to recover after childbirth.” Wang Chunni hadn’t expected this either.
"Don't believe in that stuff, it's all feudal superstition. I'm still at my mother's house recovering after childbirth." Tao Ying didn't believe it.
They clearly know their daughter is having a hard time, but instead of helping, they just say things like, "Your daughter is doing this and that at home."
Then she adds, "Mom can't do anything about it. You still have brothers, and your brother's wife isn't happy about it."
Mom feels sorry for you, but it's hard for Mom too.
Tao Ying was most reluctant to hear this, so don't say anything like, "Mom feels sorry for you."
The fact that this mother, who loves her daughter so much, treats her daughter like dirt and suffers all the misfortune is entirely her doing.
In Tao Ying's view, if you don't care about your daughter materially, what's the use of just talking and having a heart that can't be seen?
Don't blame everything on your son and daughter-in-law.
"I've never actually seen anyone kick their son out," Zhou Daya sighed.
“Our son married a wife, but she doesn’t get along well with us. Letting them move out would make everyone more comfortable. It’s different with our daughter. She’s been raised since she was little, so she doesn’t need to adjust to us.” Tao Ying didn’t think she was doing anything wrong.
"What about the son-in-law? Doesn't the son-in-law need to adjust?" Zhou Daya's lips twitched, feeling that Tao Ying's words were all nonsense.
“I didn’t say they should live at home all the time. It’s just that during the period of pregnancy and when the child is small, this is the most vulnerable time for a woman. Of course, it’s more comfortable for her to stay at home. If the son-in-law can’t even tolerate this, then it’s better not to have him at all,” Tao Ying replied confidently.
“Mom…” Wang Chunni’s eyes were red.
“I can’t argue with you. Anyway, it’s your family, so you call the shots. What did you say about Xiao Jiang? Does his family approve of your relationship?” Zhou Daya didn’t want to argue with Tao Ying.
“His family agreed; they consulted a fortune teller, and I was a benefactor to his family,” Tao Ying replied.
“The richer and more powerful people are, the more superstitious they tend to be. After you two get married, will you go to his house? Your father and I can come and keep Chuntao company,” Zhou Daya said softly.
“Why would I go to his house? My home is right here. Do you think I would abandon my daughter?” Tao Ying said with a smile.
"Would Xiao Jiang be willing?" Zhou Daya asked with some concern.
"That's what we just agreed on. I'll just visit him every month from now on." Tao Ying wouldn't give up everything she'd worked so hard for for a man.
"Xiao Jiang is really a good person." Zhou Daya said with admiration.
"Grandma, one hundred and thirty yuan." Tao Chenyang handed the money to Tao Ying.
"Here you go, just take it. You don't need to give it to Grandma." Tao Ying didn't take the money.
Tao Chenyang immediately put the money in his pocket with a happy smile.
Jiang Huan has excellent athletic ability and hands-on skills.
They quickly found the best way to chop wood.
"Uncle Jiang, you're amazing! Can you teach me?" Wang Baohe looked at Jiang Huan with shining eyes.
"You want to go to military school in the future?" Jiang Huan felt a glimmer of hope in Wang Baohe's eyes.
"Uncle Jiang, do you think I can do it? I'm training with my second brother every day now." Wang Baohe looked at Jiang Huan with anticipation.
"Of course, I'll give you some pointers tomorrow." Jiang Huan liked this kind of kid.
"Thank you, Uncle Jiang." Wang Baohe's eyes sparkled.
After cleaning the fish, Wang Baoshan went back to the kitchen and sat there helping to prepare the vegetables.
When it was time to eat, the meal was quite lavish.
Braised fish in soy sauce, braised pork with dried green beans, fried meatballs, pork bone stew with sauerkraut, fried sweet potato dumplings, stir-fried wood ear mushrooms with eggs, steamed meat with braised meat, braised shrimp, dry-fried squid, steamed buns, and cooked rice.
The table in Tao Ying's home was specially made by Tao Ying; it's long and narrow, and the whole family can sit down.
Zhou Daya and Grandpa Wang sat in the main seats, while Tao Ying sat to Zhou Daya's left.
Jiang Huan was placed next to Tao Ying.
"Xiao Jiang, help yourself to the food, don't be shy." Zhou Daya took care of Jiang Huan.
"Okay, Aunt Zhou," Jiang Huan said cheerfully.
After Grandpa Wang finished picking up the food, he also picked up a shrimp, peeled it, and put it in Tao Ying's bowl.
Everyone came over in an instant.
"I'm just worried because Tao Ying isn't feeling well right now," Jiang Huan said somewhat awkwardly.
Being of a higher generation is not a good thing.
I feel frivolous even when I'm just peeling a shrimp.
"Let's eat. You'll get used to it." Tao Ying put a piece of braised pork on Jiang Huan's plate.
"Ah." Jiang Huan ate with relish.
Wang Baoshan: "..." Why is that smile so irritating?
Jiang Huan tried his best to restrain himself and didn't serve Tao Ying any food, thinking that when Tao Ying went to Shanghai, he could serve her whatever he wanted.
Many people felt that the meat in their bowls didn't taste as good after the meal.
After the meal, Jiang Huan offered to help clear the table.
"Xiao Jiang, help Ying'er to wash up, then let her go back to her room. There are so many younger family members in the house, there's no need for you to clean up," Zhou Daya instructed from the side.
"Understood, Aunt Zhou." Jiang Huan immediately helped Tao Ying up.
"Mom, what are the plans for tonight?" Li Guiying asked Zhou Daya in a low voice.
They're not married yet, wouldn't it be inappropriate for them to live together like this?
Li Guiying did not want to meddle in her sister-in-law's private affairs.
But I can't help it; I always feel like this isn't right.
“Let Baohe go back with you tonight, and Jiang Huan will stay in Baomin’s room by himself,” Zhou Daya explained.
"mom…"
"Alright, stop asking. This is your sister-in-law's business. If you can accept it, then come over. If you can't, then don't come over again." Zhou Daya was getting impatient.
"Mom, that's not what I meant, I..." Li Guiying didn't expect to be scolded like that by her mother-in-law.
My older brother has been gone for three years, and my sister-in-law is so rich. My whole family depends on her for survival, so how can I have the face to care about her?
"Alright, go back after you've finished packing. Your sister-in-law is kind-hearted and won't abandon you. Don't think too much about it," Zhou Daya sighed and said softly.
"Mom, am I the kind of person who doesn't know what's going on?" Li Guiying really felt like she couldn't clear her name no matter what she did.
Jiang Huan helped Tao Ying wash up first, then helped her back to her room, and then brought her a basin of hot water.
"You're going to wash my feet?" Tao Ying was taken aback.
"Let me give you a massage. You haven't been exercising for a long time. A massage can help with blood circulation and will be more beneficial for your recovery," Jiang Huan said as he took off Tao Ying's socks.
"Jiang Huan, you've done too much. I'll feel guilty," Tao Ying said softly, looking at Jiang Huan's large hands holding her feet.
Jiang Huan is too good to her, too good to her, so good that Tao Ying feels guilty.
I don't know how to repay this kindness.
“It’s only natural to be good to your wife, what’s there to feel guilty about?” Jiang Huan said nonchalantly.
Jiang Huan's massage technique was very professional, and Tao Ying fell asleep in no time.
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