The old lady paused, glanced at her daughter-in-law with a blank expression, and felt a little guilty. If her son really didn't get a share of the villa, she really wouldn't be able to find a young woman without him.
And what will she have to brag about when she goes back to her hometown?
Everyone in the village envied her for living in a Western-style house and riding in a luxury car in the big city, enjoying the finest food and drink, living a life even more comfortable than the landlords of the past, and having a son who could also help out her other siblings.
She had five children in total. Xiao Jie's father was the second oldest and also the most successful.
The other four are all in the countryside, working hard in the fields, honest and simple farmers who depend on the weather for their livelihood. They used to live a very hard life, but things are much better now. All four children have built new houses and have become wealthy in the village because Xiao Jie's father sends money to his siblings every month.
With Xiao Jie's father's help, life was naturally easier. The old lady was very pleased with the result. Brothers and sisters should unite and help each other!
So the old lady would always nag Xiao Jie's father, talking about the hardships of the past, and how the four siblings had suffered so much to support his schooling. They had dropped out of school early to work and earn money for his education, and that they were not doing well because they didn't have access to education.
The more these words were spoken, the deeper Xiao Jie's father felt guilty. So every month, he would take out most of his salary to help his siblings, and use the other half to pay the mortgage. He basically didn't spend much money on himself.
Fortunately, Xiao Jie's mother had a high income and never questioned her husband's salary, so they lived peacefully for many years, which also fostered the old lady's greed.
She felt that Xiao Jie's father shouldn't have to pay the mortgage, that his daughter-in-law should be responsible for all the household expenses, and that her son's earnings should be saved for her. She felt that his daughter-in-law was an outsider, and that she was the closest person to her son, so it was safest to keep the money with her.
"Grandma Xiaojie, please stop making a scene. As mothers-in-law, we should act like elders so that our daughters-in-law will respect us. By throwing mud at your daughter-in-law like this, you are only making your son lose face. No wonder Xiaojie's mother is so angry that she wants a divorce. When you get home, apologize to Xiaojie's mother!"
Lin Shufang tried to persuade her gently, because she really felt that the old lady had gone too far. How could someone willingly cheat on their son?
Besides, Xiao Jie's mother looks like a decent person, how could she possibly be messing around outside?
This old lady is something else. She threw mud at so many people in the neighborhood. Even without any wind, she can stir up a huge storm. She's ruined Xiao Jie's mother's reputation. No wonder she's angry.
The old lady's face darkened, and she was displeased. "I am an elder. Even if I said something wrong, I don't need to apologize to my daughter-in-law. There's no manners at all."
Xiao Jie's mother snorted, her expression disdainful. They were clearly just a poor, unruly family, yet they kept talking to her about manners.
Ye Qingqing couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but say, "This isn't ancient times anymore. Even if elders do something wrong, they have to apologize. What's wrong with you spreading rumors like that? Apologize!"
Lin Shufang also tried to persuade her, but the old lady's face was ashen. She grabbed Xiao Jie and started walking back. After a few steps, she was still not satisfied and turned around to mock, "My son is a PhD, I raised him, and your son is just a high school student. Who doesn't know the rules?"
Ye Qingqing was stunned for a moment, but quickly realized that the old lady was mocking her man.
Holy crap!
"To be old and not die is to be a thief." Indeed, not all old people deserve respect!
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