Chapter 110 Settle accounts with me?
"Didn't you come here to give me money? Didn't you want to be my God of Wealth? Why do you think it's too expensive for just a few dozen yuan?" Jiang Ruzhen said irritably.
"I'm bringing you money, you can't cheat me!"
Bai Hua walked to the middle of the living room and immediately saw several down jackets on the sofa.
"You said you didn't have any in stock, but here you are! There are five here, I'll give you a hundred yuan. Keep the change, consider it pocket money for my niece."
Bai Hua grabbed her down jacket and headed out, but Jiang Ruzhen got anxious and blocked her way with a stern face.
"This is for my parents, you can't take it away."
"Oh dear, our parents have so many cotton-padded coats, they can't wear them all. Besides, you're so capable, why don't you get them a couple more?"
Bai Hua pushed Jiang Ruzhen aside and continued walking forward. Jiang Ruzhen said helplessly, "The money you gave me is too little. It's not even enough for my round-trip fare..."
"Jiang Ruzhen, you're trying to settle accounts with me? What right do you have to settle accounts with me? Your parents have been living in the countryside for over ten years, and I've been the one taking care of them."
Where were you when they had nothing to eat? Where were you when they were exhausted from working and their backs and legs ached? Where were you when they were sick?
"Your parents are still alive because I took care of them; I'm a meritorious member of this family. Don't even mention me taking a few of your clothes and paying you back; even if I didn't give you any money, you should give them to me for free. Get out of the way!"
The anger surging in Jiang Ruzhen's chest was instantly extinguished by Bai Hua's words.
She felt guilty and remorseful for not having had time to visit her parents and for not being able to be by their side to fulfill her filial duties; this was a pain that would forever remain in her heart from her past life.
Jiang Ruzhen's face turned pale, and she swayed before Bai Hua pushed her to the ground.
"mom--"
"Godmother—"
"My dear daughter—"
Several people rushed forward to help Jiang Ruzhen, while Bai Hua took the opportunity to grab the clothes and leave with Jiang Min.
"What a tragedy! This is all a tragedy!"
Tian Rong beat his chest in frustration. He had thought his eldest daughter-in-law was honest and dutiful, but how could she have changed so much after returning to the city?
Jiang Nian'an also sighed, not knowing what to do.
Jiang Ruzhen sat up slowly and comforted the two elderly people, not wanting them to get upset.
"Mom and Dad, it's okay. My sister-in-law can take it if she wants. I just couldn't stand her attitude, so I stopped her."
These clothes are indeed worthless, just as she said. Don't overthink it!
Jiang Nian'an and Tian Rong knew perfectly well that the down jacket was so light and soft, how could it not be valuable?
And the eldest daughter-in-law's arrogant attitude and hurtful words made it impossible for the youngest daughter not to overthink things.
Their faces were somewhat ashen; they were getting old, and having many children meant more debt.
Press down on this end, and the other end pops up; press down on the other end, and this end pops up again.
How can there be so much fairness and justice among children?
"It's okay, I'm tired, let's go to sleep."
Jiang Ruzhen persuaded her parents to go back to their room, and then gave Xie Hui some bedding so he could make do on the sofa in the living room for the night.
Then he and Shen Shuxin went back to another room, and after washing up, they lay down.
Shen Shuxin had a lot to ask Jiang Ruzhen, but she didn't know where to begin.
"Xinxin, Mom is fine. It's just a few down jackets, it's nothing." Jiang Ruzhen noticed Shen Shuxin's distress and gently comforted her daughter.
"Mom, I know you don't care about that little bit of money, but Auntie's attitude was so hurtful. If Dad hadn't suddenly passed away, how could you not have gone to visit Grandma and Grandpa?"
Back then, we lived such a hard life, eating coarse food and wild vegetables, yet you still managed to save up a few dollars to send to them. Who would dare say you were unfilial?
It's just that fate is cruel; some bad people interfered, and they didn't receive it. But your aunt can't stab you in the chest!
You always say we're family, but is this how family members hurt each other without any scruples?
Shen Shuxin felt aggrieved. In the past, she might not have dared to speak her mind, but now she had experienced too much, especially the last time her mother risked her life to save her and stabbed Li Fen with a knife.
It deeply touched her heart. She could be obedient and sensible, but only when she was with her family.
When facing outsiders, she must be like a fierce tiger with outstretched claws; only by remaining strong and unyielding can she protect her family from the wind and rain.
"Child, home is the least suitable place for reasoning. Your mother missed the opportunity to fulfill her filial duties back then, so let people say whatever they want."
After all, we're all family. Your maternal grandparents will be relying on your eldest uncle for their old age. Even if Mom has to endure some hardship, she has to bear it so that your maternal grandparents can have a better life in the future.
"But can't we bring my grandparents to live with us and take care of them? I can look after them until they're old."
Shen Shuxin didn't understand why her maternal grandparents insisted that her eldest uncle take care of her in her old age. Couldn't a girl support her parents?
"Silly child!" Jiang Ruzhen patted Jiang Ruzhen's head.
Even in the 21st century, if parents with sons move to live with their daughters, the sons will still be gossiped about behind their backs.
“Your eldest uncle is very filial; he won’t let your maternal grandparents live with me. Even if, hypothetically, I bring my parents to live with me, your eldest uncle will find it very difficult to hold his head high at work.”
Shen Shuxin sighed as she nestled in Jiang Ruzhen's arms. It seemed that the world was inherently unfair to women.
She remembered the topic her teacher had discussed with her before the holidays, and she had an idea in mind.
The next morning, Jiang Ruzhen was having breakfast with her two children, encouraging them as she did so.
I'll talk about going to sell clothes later. I'll try to clear out all the stock today so I can go home early to prepare for the New Year.
Jiang Nian'an and her husband carefully observed their youngest daughter's expression. It seemed that she really hadn't been affected by yesterday's events, and they breathed a sigh of relief.
After finishing her meal, Jiang Ruzhen was about to leave with her two children when her older brother arrived in a flurry on his bicycle.
"Little sister, don't go yet. I need to talk to you about something."
The elder brother hurriedly stopped Jiang Ruzhen, who thought something had happened to her brother's family and asked quickly.
"What's wrong? Brother, what happened at home?"
Jiang Zhengyu shook his head, took out a handkerchief from his pocket, and untied it to reveal a few scattered coins inside.
"Here's five hundred yuan. Your sister-in-law took five down jackets from you yesterday and gave you a hundred yuan as a deposit. I'm bringing you the remaining balance today. Please accept it."
Jiang Ruzhen thought that Bai Hua hadn't dared to tell her older brother the truth, only saying that she had given a deposit of one hundred yuan for the clothes and that she hadn't forcibly taken them away.
She pushed it back, "Brother, those five pieces of clothing cost a hundred yuan, not a deposit."
Jiang Zhengyu shook his head, "Don't hide it from me. My colleague also bought some. I asked, and it's 120 yuan a piece."
Even though we're siblings, we need to be clear about finances. You've already given your sister-in-law and niece two outfits, that's enough. There's no need to give clothes to her family for free; that's just not fair.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ruzhen was immediately enveloped in a warm feeling; her elder brother was still the same as before.
Even though she didn't care about the money, she was still grateful to her brother for putting himself in her shoes and thinking of her needs.
"Thank you for your understanding, brother, but you should take the money back. I don't need it... Don't let your wife..."
Before Jiang Ruzhen could finish speaking, a furious roar came from afar, "Hey Jiang, what do you mean? All the savings we have are going to give to your sister. How are we supposed to survive?"
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