Chapter 181 Competing for Favor
After listening to Shen Shuxin's words, the second brother scratched his head and suddenly realized that his younger sister's words made a lot of sense.
Why has he never thought about this issue from his mother's perspective?
He slammed his fist on his head and muttered something under his breath.
"Shen Zhuoyi, Shen Zhuoyi, you've lived twenty-one years in vain! You don't even understand such a simple principle? You're not as thoughtful as your younger sister. It seems that studying is still useful. Maybe I should go to night school for a few days?"
He could think about it, but whenever he pictured himself sitting in a classroom, attending classes with a group of eager students, he couldn't help but shudder.
Forget it, his free-spirited nature is definitely not suited for diligent study.
He caught up with Shen Shuxin in a few steps, put his arm around her shoulder, and smiled ingratiatingly.
"Little sister, I admit you're right. It's just that your second brother wasn't thinking straight for a moment. Why don't you beat your second brother up to vent your anger?"
Shen Shuxin shook off his large hand and gave him a cold, sidelong glance.
"Forget it, I'm already incredibly grateful as long as you don't tip me off behind my back."
Well......
Is this brat a worm in his stomach? How does she know everything?
That was what he was thinking. Since he couldn't step in to stop it, he would let Uncle Lu come back and fight for it himself.
But now that his younger sister had seen through his intentions, he was too embarrassed to call Uncle Lu again.
Otherwise, his little sister could have chased him out of the house with a broom.
Uncle Lu, I'm sorry, but self-preservation is more important.
"How could I? I'm a staunch supporter of my mother, and her decisions are paramount. How could I possibly be a traitor?"
"You'd better keep your word." Shen Shuxin glanced at him and added a cold snort.
The second brother grinned ingratiatingly and followed Shen Shuxin toward the school gate, but the further he walked, the more uneasy he felt.
"Hey? Sis, where are you going? Are you going to treat me to a meal at a restaurant? No, no, look at you, why are we siblings being so polite? Just treat me to a meal at the cafeteria."
"You wish! I'm just going home."
"Go home? Go home which home? You didn't rent a place outside, did you? With Xie Hui? Damn it, Xie Hui actually dared to encourage you to rent a place outside, I'll break three of his legs..."
The second brother was surprised that Xie Hui would dare to have such a crooked idea, and immediately rolled up his sleeves to teach him a lesson.
Shen Shuxin was waiting for the bus at the station. There were many people around, and they all turned around and looked at them in surprise when they heard Lao Er's shout.
Shen Shuxin was so angry that she almost rebelled against her superiors. She quickly hailed a taxi and took her embarrassing second brother away.
In the car, she said with dissatisfaction, "Second brother, can you please ask clearly before you speak next time? When I said I was going home, I meant my own home. It's a house that Mom bought for me because she was afraid I would be bullied by my roommates at school."
The second brother then realized that he had acted a bit too much. However, he only had one sister, and any other brother would have been so angry that he would have wanted to hit someone if he were there.
"So it was your mom who bought this house for you! Well done, brilliant, absolutely fantastic!"
The second brother's alarm bells were ringing; in such a short time, he had already offended his sister twice.
I don't know if I'll be able to get into her house in a little while.
Along the way, the second brother tried his best to please Shen Shuxin, massaging her shoulders and legs, but he couldn't get a smile from his sister.
Waaaaah...
He was so anxious he wanted to cry. His younger sister's aura grew stronger and stronger, and she remained unmoved. He seemed to see the shadow of his old mother in her, which was quite frightening.
As soon as she entered the room, Shen Shuxin went straight to her mother's room and started complaining.
Jiang Ruzhen, who was sleeping soundly, was woken up by the noise and immediately became grumpy. She thoroughly investigated all the misdeeds of the second son.
This completely ignited her anger at Shen Shuxin's words. She grabbed the broom handle used for sweeping dust on the kang (a heated brick bed) and gave the second son a good beating.
The second child screamed and jumped around as he was beaten.
After venting her anger, Jiang Ruzhen calmly sat down at the table and gave orders to her second son.
"Hurry up and cook. You came to your sister's house and didn't even bring anything. You have no manners at all. If this were the old custom, the host would have thrown a bucket of cold water on you."
"Your Majesty, I will obey your decree." The second son mischievously bowed to Jiang Ruzhen and quickly turned and ran to the kitchen.
In no time at all, the four dishes and one soup were freshly prepared.
In winter, when there are few fresh vegetables, people in the north are used to pickling their own sauerkraut. However, Jiang Ruzhen doesn't have the time for that; she buys ready-made sauerkraut from the market.
The food was brought in from outside to thaw. The second son made a pot of sauerkraut, blood sausage, and pork bone soup, and also made mutton stew with radish, scrambled eggs, minced meat and tofu, and stewed cabbage with potatoes and vermicelli.
The three of them ate with great relish, feeling warm and cozy inside and out. Jiang Ruzhen hadn't had her second brother's cooking in a long time, and this meal was truly satisfying; they were even slightly sweating.
After dinner, Jiang Ruzhen pulled Shen Shuxin to lie down on the kang (a heated brick bed), ostensibly to help her digest her food.
The second child was busy tidying up the table, washing dishes, and sweeping the floor, having a great time.
If the guys outside and the sales clerks at each branch saw this, they'd all be shocked.
Such a big boss serves Jiang Ruzhen and her daughter with such diligence and skill; every action seems to be ingrained in his very being.
After tidying up, the second son grabbed a small stool and sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed). He then sliced the washed sweet potatoes and placed them on the stove lid to roast.
While tossing the roasted sweet potato slices onto the kang (a heated brick bed) to feed my mother and younger sister, I chatted idly with them.
"Mom, the house you bought for my younger sister is really nice. It's square and well-proportioned. It's not far from the school and market, and the transportation is convenient."
Shen Shuxin ate the sweet potato chips roasted by her second brother, closed her eyes, and comfortably rubbed her waist on the kang (a heated brick bed), not caring at all.
“What’s this compared to the house my mom bought for my younger brother? It’s much better. It’s bigger than mine and has a small garden.”
"What? Mom bought a house for my little brother?" the second son exclaimed in surprise, a pang of jealousy rising in his heart.
Back in Liancheng, my mother valued him the most; he always held the top position.
Ever since his mother came to Beijing, his status has plummeted.
Even though his younger sister was ranked ahead of him, he still managed to stay in second place. He only had one younger sister in the family, so he didn't compete for her.
But now even his underlings have surpassed him in status? On what grounds?
“If you like that house in Nanluo Lane, then Mom will give that one to you, and this one to your younger brother.” Jiang Ruzhen was afraid that her daughter would be wronged, so she immediately wanted to make a change.
Shen Shuxin quickly opened her eyes and explained, "Mom, I didn't mean to move. I like this house quite a bit, and it's close to my school."
"I'm so busy with my studies right now, how could I have time to tend to some little garden? I'm not changing it!"
"Really not going to exchange it? Then your brother will get a good deal?"
"Well, let him off the hook. As his older sister, I won't stoop to his level."
The mother and daughter sang in unison, completely forgetting about the second child.
"mom--"
The second son howled again, "You're so biased! You have to buy me a house too!"
Jiang Ruzhen was startled and threw the half-eaten sweet potato chips in her hand, which hit the second son's face.
"Get lost, are you still breastfeeding? How old are you? Do you still need your mother to buy you a house?"
Besides, there are so many houses in Liancheng and Yangcheng, aren't they enough for you? Do you have too many asses to spare? Want to occupy several toilets?
“I’m not married yet, I’m still a child. You have to help me buy it, I’ll pay for it myself. Don’t think you can get rid of me just because you’re in Beijing. I’ll move wherever you move, I’ll follow you.”
The second son wouldn't let it go, grabbing Jiang Ruzhen's sleeve and making a scene, almost throwing a tantrum on the ground.
Jiang Ruzhen was so annoyed by his nagging that she rummaged through her spatial storage and found the keys to two other courtyard houses, which she then tossed to him.
"Here you go, here you go, these are two houses, one in Houhai and one in Shichahai. They're a bit run-down, but our renovation team is here this time. When you have time, take them to fix them up."
"Thank you, Mom. It's nothing. I don't mind if it's old and run-down. As long as it's cleaned up and habitable, it'll be fine."
The second son was feeling quite pleased with himself when Jiang Ruzhen continued.
"Oh, right, after you've packed everything up, leave one set for your older brother. In case he comes to Beijing for a visit, he'll have a place to stay."
"ah?"
The second son's hand, which was holding the keys, froze, and he was on the verge of tears.
He's so unlucky. Why does he have to do all the dirty and hard work? Everyone else gets to enjoy the benefits.
Now that his eldest brother is ranked ahead of him, his status has been completely reduced to fourth.
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