Song Lili ignored Zhang Shengtian's complicated thoughts.
She woke up the two youngest children in the room and talked to Xiao Chen, who was sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed) reading a book.
"Breakfast is ready. Let's go out for breakfast first, and then we'll look at it."
Xiao Chen is very self-disciplined and can complete her tasks on her own without Song Lili having to urge her.
"Is Auntie swearing?" Xiao Chen didn't move, but instead looked at Song Lili and asked.
"No, I just had a fight with your uncle and I'm in a bad mood. Okay, now go out." She patted her youngest son's bottom.
"Hahaha..." Xiao Hui laughed and rolled around before lying down on the kang (a heated brick bed) to wash up and eat.
"Hurry up and get out of here. Xiao Zhe is already outside, and Xiao Tao is here too. It's just the two of you left."
She called the two children out, using the excuse of calling the children to avoid Zhang Aiai, not wanting any conflict with her.
“Mom, you don’t need to hide it from me. I know you and Aunt don’t get along, and Aunt even dislikes you.” Xiao Chen looked calmly at Song Lili.
Song Lili sighed helplessly. How could this child know everything?
"This is our business, it has nothing to do with you, don't worry about it, go eat quickly." Song Lili said quietly as she watched her youngest son run out.
There's no need for children to know about things that happen between adults.
Children are better suited to a simple environment and should live a simple and happy life.
"I knew it even if you didn't say it. I noticed it yesterday." Although Xiao Chen said this, she still obediently went out to have breakfast.
Song Lili did not go out with them. Her two children were old enough to take care of themselves and feed themselves.
Xiao Chen will also take care of Xiao Hui and make sure he doesn't go hungry.
All she needs to do now is look after her youngest daughter.
Song Lili didn't go out. Outside, Zhang Aiai stared at Song Lili's room with a dark expression, her eyes burning with anger.
This Song Lili is going too far; she doesn't give her any face at all.
She even said that she was her sister-in-law, and that she only tolerated it because she was her sister-in-law.
Otherwise, they would have jumped up and cursed long ago, instead of feeling so frustrated now.
But Song Lili was ungrateful and didn't appreciate it. She even tried to shut him up. Did she really think she was the one in charge of the family?
Hmph, this is her brother's house, it's not up to an outsider to make decisions.
Zhang Aiai bit down hard on the white porridge in her mouth, just as she was biting Song Lili viciously, her eyes also filled with malice.
Xiao Chen followed Zhang Aiai's gaze and frowned.
How could this aunt dislike my mother so much?
Why would I hate my mom when she's so good to me?
It must be this aunt's fault.
The teacher said that relationships between people are complicated. If Mom's side is fine, then Aunt's side must be the problem.
Auntie must be jealous of Mom, that's why she did that.
Xiao Chen was angry, but she still greeted Zhang Aiai obediently, and Xiao Hui followed suit.
My mother taught me that I should greet my elders when I see them; it's politeness and basic etiquette.
He can't be an impolite child like his younger brother.
Xiao Chen's deliberate behavior directly highlighted how impolite Fang Xiaotao was.
Because after she came out of the house, she didn't call anyone, but just sat down, grabbed the bowl, and started eating in big mouthfuls.
They didn't even call out to Zhang Shengtian, let alone wait for him to pick up his chopsticks before eating.
Such a thing simply doesn't exist in her mind.
Her parents didn't teach her these things, so naturally she didn't know.
Zhang Shengtian watched from the side, sighing deeply, his heart heavy with melancholy.
It seems things aren't going to be peaceful at home. Should we consider returning to the capital?
Zhang Shengtian did indeed have this idea, and he considered it after Lin Xue's family arrived.
Because he suddenly realized that the people here had changed, and were no longer the same as he remembered.
Just like Lin Xue's family, her previous in-laws would never have been so unreasonable as to come over and make such demands.
Every time he came over, he would tell Lin Xue that if she did anything wrong, Zhang Shengtian should be more lenient with her.
The implication behind his words was entirely for the sake of the child.
At that time, Zhang Shengtian was happy that his in-laws were reasonable, and that this way, there wouldn't be any problems between the two families. Their relationship would only grow closer in the future.
Who knows? After not seeing each other for several years, the moment we met, they immediately changed their tune and became unrecognizable.
Now that his daughter has turned out like this, Zhang Shengtian feels a sense of defeat.
There's a feeling that things have changed and people are no longer the same.
So, he suddenly felt that there was no point in being in the village anymore, and he no longer had that same sense of urgency.
It's better to go directly to the capital than to get along with people like that. At the shop, you can get along well with the children.
There aren't so many worries, and I don't feel frustrated.
So, let's go back and tell our daughter-in-law to go back.
Going back, being farther away, might actually make things better?
Isn't it said that distance makes the heart grow fonder?
At this moment, Zhang Shengtian really had the idea of leaving and was thinking about how to tell his daughter-in-law.
Song Lili truly never imagined that Zhang Aiai's arrival would lead Zhang Shengtian to make such a decision.
She thought that Lin Xue would be the one to suggest leaving, but unexpectedly, it was Zhang Shengtian who brought it up in the end.
"Big sister, do you mean you want to go back?" Song Lili asked again to confirm.
“Yes,” Zhang Shengtian nodded. “We’ve been here for several days now, and the New Year is over, so we should go back.”
"Besides, you and Lin Xue both need to take care of the shop. It's not good to be away from the shop for too long."
"So, let's go back." Once we're back, we won't have these worries anymore.
"Then... aren't you going to visit your old friends, sir?" Zhang Shengtian had said he was going to visit his old buddies when he came back.
We haven't seen each other for years, so this time we must have a good drink and a good chat before I leave.
Now, Zhang Shengtian hasn't even done anything yet, so why is he already thinking about leaving?
"I'm not in a hurry. I can stay at home for a few more days." Song Lili didn't want Zhang Shengtian to have any regrets.
"No, no, I should go back now. The children will be starting school soon," Zhang Shengtian sighed inwardly, but said aloud.
Song Lili: "..." Why does something feel so wrong?
There are still several days before the children start school, so there's no rush at all.
Seeing Song Lili's puzzled look, Zhang Shengtian felt helpless.
His daughter-in-law is very good; she is very considerate of him, an old man, and tries her best to make him happy in everything he does.
But unfortunately, there are troublesome people around him, so even if he has the will, he doesn't have the luck!
So, let's not say anything more. Let's not waste the child's good intentions. Let's just say that he, the old man, is being unreasonable.
Therefore, Zhang Shengtian hardened his heart, ignored Song Lili's inquisitive eyes, and made up his mind to leave and return to the capital.
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