As expected, Lin Xue did not disappoint Zhang Qinghua, and her first words were accusations against Zhang Qingguo.
“I know I made mistakes, but what gives you the right to say that? I know what happened in the store.”
“These decisions were made by me based on the situation in my store, so why are you saying that I’m wrong?”
Zhang Qinghua couldn't help but twitch his lips. If he knew he was wrong, why did he say all this? What was the point of saying all this now?
However, Zhang Qinghua wouldn't say these things aloud. But Zhang Qingguo said them directly.
"Since you know it's wrong, then what's wrong with what I said? You shouldn't have put those people in the store in the first place. Since you did, you should know what you should do if these things happen?"
"You have no solutions of your own, and now you come to tell me. What's the point of all that complaining?"
Zhang Qingguo said those things because he couldn't stand it anymore.
However, Lin Xue unexpectedly started arguing with him, which led to a cold war between the couple for more than a month.
Lin Xue felt as if Zhang Qingguo had slapped her in front of so many people, and her face stung with pain.
In that instant, reason was truly burned away.
“Because they are my family, I have to be good to them. Don’t you also treat your family well? Am I doing something wrong?”
After these words were spoken, the courtyard immediately fell into a quiet silence. No one expected Lin Xue to say such a thing.
The words spoken were so hurtful that everyone except Lin Xue could feel how hurtful they were.
Neither Zhang Shengtian nor Zhang Qinghua spoke. Even though they were unhappy, these were not things they should refute. So, in the end, they just looked at Lin Xue with a cold gaze.
Zhang Qingguo had no such reservations. He stared directly at Lin Xue, his eyes somewhat fierce. "Yes, those are your lovers, so I shouldn't say anything."
"But why don't you think about what I've done to my family?"
Over the years, Zhang Qingguo has really not been able to help his relatives.
It's not that everyone blames him, but rather that everyone knows she also has her own family.
If we really have to talk about helping, then Song Lili has probably done the most.
He helped Zhang Qingguo's family live a better life.
It also led to Zhang Aiai's divorce, and then they found her a job, which ensured her future livelihood.
Song Lili made even greater efforts to make the family's life better and better.
However, Song Lili never mentioned any of this. He did all of this quietly.
Unexpectedly, Lin Xue, who has never contributed much to her family, said such a thing today.
Zhang Qinghua clearly knew what Song Lili meant, but he didn't say it aloud. He simply went along with her because he was willing to do so.
“But I’m younger than you, so even if I’m a year older, it doesn’t matter,” Song Lili said, turning her head to reveal her white teeth.
Zhang Qinghua found it both funny and frustrating, and gritted his teeth as he watched, thinking, "No matter how young you are, you are still my wife."
This person, after all these years, why are they still joking about things like this? It's really frustrating!
Song Lili: "..." Okay, what you said makes a lot of sense. I'm speechless.
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Feeling bored, Song Lili turned her head away, closed her eyes, and prepared to go to sleep. She decided to stop discussing the issue with him; she figured she couldn't win the argument anyway.
Zhang Qinghua was almost laughing in anger. He slapped Song Lili through the blanket in an annoyed tone before lying down next to her.
Oh well, this is someone I like. It's been so many years, what else can I do?
That's settled then!
"Do you think we should let the children go back to sleep? It's getting late." Hearing the soft murmurs outside, Song Lili opened her eyes and asked.
While I think it's good to let the kids play freely, staying up late is also bad!
"No need, they're just kids, they have plenty of energy, staying up all night won't hurt them, don't worry."
"Besides, we can catch up on sleep tomorrow. We're not in the village this year, so there aren't many families we need to visit for the New Year, and I doubt many people will come. We're all free these days, so let them go have some fun."
Song Lili thought about it and agreed, so she stopped listening to the noises outside. "Okay, I'm going to sleep now, I'll ignore them."
As he spoke, he rubbed his head against the blanket, found a comfortable position, and closed his eyes.
"Okay, go to sleep." Zhang Qinghua snuggled closer, hugged Song Lili as before, pressed against her, and then closed his eyes as well.
When she opened her eyes again, it was already broad daylight the next day. Song Lili was awakened by sounds from outside.
Zhang Shengtian had gotten up early and was sweeping snow; half the yard was already clean.
"Big Brother, why are you up so early?" Song Lili pushed open the door and saw Zhang Shengtian working there. She asked in surprise.
Zhang Shengtian turned his head and saw Song Lili standing at the door, wearing thick pajamas and looking confused.
"Lili is up? I went to bed early last night, so I woke up a little earlier."
Zhang Shengtian got drunk last night, went to bed early, and slept well. He feels great right now and is full of energy.
"Big Sister, stop working. Let Qinghua and the others get up and let them do it." Song Lili said, then turned and went into the house. She was going to change her clothes and then prepare breakfast for everyone.
"No need, it's not heavy work, I can do it myself. Besides, I'm almost done."
Zhang Shengtian felt that he was still quite capable, so he didn't want to sit around doing nothing; it was better to move around.
He's not so old that he can't move around, so he's still quite willing to keep moving.
Song Lili heard Zhang Shengtian's words, but didn't say anything more. Since Zhang Shengtian wanted to do it himself, she let him be.
However, after going inside, she pushed Zhang Qinghua out, saying, "Go and help Daddy quickly, don't stay cooped up in the room."
"How can you leave Da Da to work outside all by himself?" With that, she pushed Zhang Qinghua, who was about to wash his face, out of the way and stood in front of the washbasin stand herself.
She reached out and tested the water temperature, and it was just right. Washing her face with it would be very comfortable, so she didn't feel embarrassed at all and put her hand in directly.
She quickly washed her face, brushed her teeth, and combed her hair, all in an orderly and very fast manner.
Zhang Qinghua, who was pushed out, was speechless. He had just brushed his teeth and was pushed out like this.
However, after looking around, she still went to help Zhang Shengtian sweep the yard.
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