Can you understand Chapter 186?
Erniu's mother also slightly opened her eyes and stared at Li Banxia.
Li Banxia smiled and nodded, "My daughters-in-law are naturally treated the same as everyone else."
"Mother-in-law, your words are enough." Erniu's mother breathed a sigh of relief, and her gaze towards Li Banxia became even more affectionate.
Grandma Erniu was very satisfied with her answer, her eyes were full of smiles, and she turned around to exchange a glance with Grandpa Erniu.
"good."
Erniu's father sighed, "Our in-laws are sincere. We don't ask for Erniu to be rich and powerful. We just want her to stay with her mother-in-law and not go hungry."
Li Banxia smiled without saying a word, glancing sideways at Su Laosan beside her.
Su Laosan blinked, remembering what his mother had said: a man should support his wife and children after he gets married, and he shouldn't expect her to support his wife and children anymore. His heart skipped a beat.
He hurriedly said, "Grandpa and Grandma, don't worry, I will definitely raise Erniu to be healthy and chubby. Please, Grandpa and Grandma, let Erniu marry me!"
Just like signing a military pledge, beads of cold sweat were dripping from his forehead.
Grandpa Fang smiled and said, "Young man, don't be nervous. We've already agreed to let Erniu marry you. You two will be family from now on. You must support each other, understand?"
"Mmm-hmm-hmm-hmm." Old Su almost nodded his head off.
Fang Erniu was a little unhappy, hanging her head and pouting.
Erniu's mother tugged at her, "Erniu."
Erniu hummed in agreement and nodded in agreement.
The matchmaker breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the matter had been discussed openly. She had been really worried that the marriage would fall through. Was the woman's sister-in-law deliberately causing trouble because she was pregnant with her grandson?
Are you jealous because your aunt married well?
The matchmaker shook her head and smiled as she spoke about the wedding date, "The two children have just settled their engagement, so we'll discuss the wedding date again. We should pick an auspicious day that will make both children happy, so that this good thing can be accomplished and our two families can show their sincerity, right?"
Grandma Erniu nodded and said yes, then gave Erniu's mother a wink.
Erniu's mother was somewhat disappointed. She sighed inwardly but forced a smile. "Then let's discuss it again."
It seems Erniu won't be able to stay until the New Year.
From now until the beginning of the new year, there's only one Spring Festival to send New Year's gifts. Judging from the attitude of Su Laosan's mother, the family shouldn't be short of money for those gifts. Once her daughter gets married, it's for life, and she can no longer spend the New Year at her parents' home.
Erniu's mother glanced at her daughter, who was still unmarried, and her eyes began to well up with tears.
After a few more cups of tea and a few casual words, Li Banxia and the matchmaker got up to take their leave.
The Fang family saw them off at the hospital gate, watching them walk out of the village along the road before turning back.
On the way, Li Banxia asked Su Laosan, "What were you doing when Erniu was being talked to like that by her younger brother's wife?"
"I, I just..."
Su Laosan's mind was faster than his mouth. Halfway through his sentence, he suddenly realized something, his eyes widened instantly, and he nearly lost his grip on the handlebars and fell off the bike.
Li Banxia simply stopped the car and looked at him.
Su Laosan, his face pale, said, "Mom, I... I was wrong for not saying anything just now. I was thinking..."
He licked his dry lips, his breathing becoming rapid.
"...That's Erniu's younger brother's wife. Her grandma and her mother both spoke up, and her younger brother pulled her away. I was afraid that if I said anything, it would ruin the relationship between the siblings, so I..."
Li Banxia frowned and called out to Su Laosan.
"That's your wife. What does it have to do with you if others protect her? Did you hear what Erniu's grandfather said just now? You and Erniu are family now that you're engaged. She's your own wife. If you don't protect her, why should others?"
Su Laosan opened his mouth, looking at Li Banxia's serious expression, and suddenly remembered the day his second brother tried to steal his sister-in-law's job for Cui Yuxia. He had been watching the show from the sidelines. He had just... he had just...
What on earth are they doing?!
That's Erniu!
Erniu was bullied!
"Mom, I..." Su Laosan was on the verge of tears.
Li Banxia sighed, "Those are Erniu's parents and grandparents, that's true, but they are also the grandparents of Erniu's older brother and sister-in-law, younger brother and his wife. Erniu isn't the only one there, but she is here. Do you understand?"
"able!"
Old Su nodded, his face full of regret, and said, "I was about to speak up just now, but I was really worried about affecting them..."
"If the relationship between the siblings changes because of their young wife's instigation, it only shows that their relationship is not good enough, and it has nothing to do with whether you protect Erniu or not."
Li Banxia taught her son, "Just remember, you're engaged, so Erniu is your wife. You have to protect her no matter who hurts her, even if it's her parents, even if it's me, understand?"
Su Laosan stared wide-eyed in shock and exclaimed.
"Mom, you can't either, what if..."
Li Banxia looked at him calmly, "What if what? What if I argue with your wife? Have a fight? Have a conflict?"
Su Laosan nodded dryly.
"That only proves that you, as the son and husband, have a problem. It's your fault for not handling things well. It has nothing to do with me or Erniu!" Li Banxia gave Su Laosan a cold, mocking look.
Su Laosan was so provoked that he opened his mouth but couldn't utter a word.
After a moment, he rubbed the back of his neck a couple of times and said, "Mom, why does this sound so complicated?"
"Complicated? You lie in your rocking chair, creaking and swaying, just loafing around all day without doing anything. Why don't you move back to the courtyard and live with your dad? You could be bored to death and he probably wouldn't say a word to you." Li Banxia glanced at him with a half-smile.
Su Laosan's smile vanished. He puffed out his chest and said, "Mom is right. You and Erniu are both good people. You two can't possibly quarrel. I will definitely be a good son and a good husband! Mom, just watch how I behave."
The matchmaker couldn't help but chuckle as she watched.
"Don't try to fool me with your words. I'm just asking you: Did you remember what I said? Did you understand? Can you do it?"
Li Banxia frowned, too lazy to waste any more words with him. "If you didn't understand, didn't remember, and can't do it, then after you get married, you'll live separately. Anyway, I don't expect you to support me in my old age. You can live your own lives, and I'll live with your older brother and sister-in-law."
"Ah? Mom..."
Su Laosan slumped his shoulders and said repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes, I remember, I understand."
"Mom, I'm determined to take care of you in your old age. No matter how bad I am, I can't abandon my own mother. Erniu and I are lazy, greedy, and stupid. We still need Mom to drive the boat for us."
Su Laosan grinned, revealing a mouthful of big teeth, and gave Li Banxia a fawning smile.
Li Banxia frowned even more deeply.
She looked at her third brother, who seemed uneasy and even somewhat frightened, and found it strange.
In her past life, she treated them like precious jewels, serving them as if she owed them hundreds of millions. Now that she has shifted her focus to other things, concentrating on herself, and saying whatever she wants—take it or leave it—they are suddenly afraid of losing her?
Humans are indeed like that at their core...
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