Chapter 11 "Confidence"
Brother Lin gave her a cold look, and his sharp eyes scanned his two nephews, "Big nephew, second nephew, are you two okay?"
When Erzai saw his uncle, his face was filled with excitement, "Uncle, why are you here?"
Lin Shisheng rubbed the second child's head, his hands full of his nephew's sweat, "I heard that your mother kowtowed, your grandmother and I came to take a look."
"My grandma is here, second uncle, I'm going back to see her." Erzai said happily.
After saying that, he grabbed his brother's wrist and ran home.
The Lin family treats the four children of the Gu family very well, and the children like their grandmother's family very much.
Lin Shisheng was in no hurry to leave.
He looked at Gu Xing'er who was being helped up by the eldest and second Gu sisters-in-law, and warned in a cold voice: "It's not that we in the Lin family don't have anyone. Think about it before you provoke my sister. Do you know whether you can afford the consequences?"
"This is the first time, and I hope it will be the last time. Next time, we brothers won't be as easy to talk to as we are now."
Gu Xing'er was hit and hurt a lot. She was also warned, feeling wronged and scared. She sat there crying.
Lin Shisheng had no sympathy for the woman and left with a blank expression on his face.
Not long after he left, Father Gu, Mother Gu, and Brother Gu, Second Brother Gu, and others came back.
Seeing Gu Xing'er wiping her tears and crying, he was very puzzled.
"What's going on?" asked Gu's mother.
Gu Xing'er lifted up her trouser legs, revealing the marks on her body, and yelled, "What else can I do? It's all your fault. What kind of wife did you marry for my third brother? She bullies my sister-in-law every day. She bullies me... It's ok for her to let me bring her firewood, but she also called her brother to bully me. She never stops bullying people."
"Dad, Mom, Big Brother, Second Brother, look at my legs. They were hit by Lin Zhao's brother. I don't know if there will be scars. What if there are scars? The Lin family is a family of barbarians..."
Huang Xiulan and Zhao Liuniang were speechless and lowered their heads to hide the sneer in their eyes.
My sister-in-law is really good at talking. She didn't say a word about hitting the eldest and second sons with firewood.
The sister-in-law of the Gu family is reluctant to speak out for some reasons, but the children of the Gu family do not have these concerns.
"Bad little aunt." Tiechui exposed Gu Xing'er's performance and complained to Gu's parents: "Grandpa, grandma, little aunt used that bundle of firewood to hit the eldest and second sons!"
Gu's father and mother's faces changed suddenly.
The look in his eyes when he looked at Gu Xing'er was very unfamiliar.
"Is this true?" Mother Gu's eyes scanned the other members of the family one by one, and finally fell on her eldest grandson Bangbang.
"Bang bang, you say it."
Bangbang was older and more fluent in his expression, so he told the whole story: "Tiechui was right, the youngest aunt hit the eldest and second aunt with firewood, and the second uncle of the eldest and second aunt happened to come and kicked the firewood away, so the firewood hit the youngest aunt."
Gu Xing'er looked evasive, covered her eyes with her arms, and secretly looked at her mother's expression.
Mother Gu said nothing, but a hint of disappointment flashed across her eyes. She held her breath and said to the other family members, "Don't stand here. Go and do your own things."
Then he returned to his room with Gu's father.
Gu Xing'er was stunned and cried out, "Mom, what should I do? I'm still injured."
No one paid any attention to her.
The eldest and second brothers Gu did not dare to disobey their mother's words. With helplessness in their eyes, they were pulled back into the house by their wives.
Large room.
Brother Gu was worried, so he looked outside through the window and asked his wife in a low voice, "What's going on? Why did Xing'er hit the eldest and second sons?"
"Hmph." Huang Xiulan snorted coldly, found the clothes with holes and started to mend them, saying, "What else can I do? Because the third brother's allowance was not spent on her, she is jealous."
"Your sister is really speechless. She doesn't look like anyone in your family at all."
Brother Gu pretended not to hear the last word of disgust and turned his head to ask, "How is it related to the allowance of the third brother?"
Huang Xiulan threaded the thread into the needle and said slowly, "The third son's wife bought Warrior shoes for the eldest and second sons. When the younger sister-in-law saw it, she ridiculed the two children."
"You also know that the second child is a person who never suffers any loss. He is very talkative. He said, 'Aunt, you are not jealous of my mother's money, are you?' Then the sister-in-law got angry and took action. If the third son's wife's second brother hadn't come..."
She didn't say anything else. Those who understand will understand.
Brother Gu frowned, "Xing'er is becoming more and more unreasonable."
"It's all because of your family's spoiling her." Huang Xiulan was very dissatisfied with her sister-in-law who was as lazy as a pig, and her heart was full of complaints.
Lin Zhao was separated, so no matter how lazy she was, it was the Third House's business. But it was not the case with Gu Xing'er. Her laziness sacrificed her and Liu Niang, so it was impossible for her, the eldest sister-in-law, not to be dissatisfied.
"You can't say that, Xing'er is still young..." Before Brother Gu could finish his words, he was interrupted by the half-smile on his wife's face.
"Sixteen is still young?" Huang Xiulan asked sarcastically.
"When I was sixteen, I was already engaged. Why shouldn't I do anything about the family affairs? Your daughter of the Gu family is precious. Even if she is precious...you can spoil her if you want. There is no reason for us, the daughter-in-law, to spoil her as well."
Seeing that his wife was very angry, Brother Gu had no intention of paying attention to his troublesome sister. He moved a small stool over and sat over, touching her leg with his knee.
Say good things.
"I didn't mean to spoil you. I just said that. Why are you still angry?"
"Xing'er is not a child anymore, and she has indeed been spoiled by us. Aren't her parents trying to change her personality? Maybe it won't be long before she is able to change back to her old ways."
"Ha." Huang Xiulan chuckled indifferently, then smiled and said, "This is just seeing the shoes. If the sister-in-law knew that the third son's wife also bought a special vanishing cream for the eldest son, she would definitely be more jealous."
She knew that her sister-in-law's box of vanishing cream was almost used up and she was longing for a new box.
How could Gu Xing'er not make a fuss when Dazai and his friends got what she wanted easily?
Brother Gu had nothing to say.
What his wife said is not exaggerating at all.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Huang Xiulan continued, "I'm telling you, Ah Lan, Tiedan and Tiechui are both grown up, and our family needs money a lot. You have to be aware of this. If your good sister tries to trick you, you must not be soft-hearted."
Brother Gu said innocently, "I don't have any money. You keep all our money. No one can cheat me."
Huang Xiulan thought so too.
Gu Xing'er's crying voice could be heard from time to time. Everyone in the Gu family knew her temper and no one went out.
There were sounds of cursing coming from outside.
She began to scold her brother, sister-in-law, and even Gu's father and mother, and her mouth was full of complaints.
Mother Gu was furious. "Look at your good daughter. I said your mother, who is mean and self-centered, can't raise a good child. Look, Xing'er's temper can't be changed. She only knows how to compare herself with others. Today, she even hit her nephew. Fortunately, Cheng Huai is not at home. If he was, Xing'er would be hung up and beaten by him."
Since it concerned his own mother, Father Gu couldn't comment and could only laugh it off.
"There's still a chance to break it off. There's still a chance to break it off."
"Bullshit!" Gu's mother cursed in a low voice, "She is already sixteen years old and should get married soon. With her temper, she will be a troublemaker in any family she marries. If you don't believe me, just wait and see. You will have a lot of trouble in the future."
Thinking of the mother-in-law who spoiled Gu Xing'er, Gu's mother gasped in anger.
Father Gu was also worried. He sighed deeply and could not say anything.
Outside, Gu Xing'er cried for a while. Seeing that no one paid attention to her at home, she jumped up from the stool and ran out of the Gu family at the speed of wind.
Go straight to grandpa and grandma.
The grandparents of the Gu family are both long-lived elderly people. They are still alive, but they live with their youngest son.
Father Gu was caught in the middle and was not favored, but fortunately the old couple did not treat their own son badly.
The reason why the old lady took Gu Xing'er away was because Gu Xing'er looked like her biological mother. However, Gu Xing'er was spoiled by the old ancestor and had a domineering and arrogant personality, and could not get along with anyone.
"Milk." Gu Xing'er cried.
Old Mrs. Gu was old and her hearing wasn't that good. She only heard Gu Xing'er after she called her several times.
"Is it Xing'er who is here?" the old lady asked, as she was about to get out of bed. "Why do I hear Xing'er crying? Who bullied my Xing'er?"
The hostess of the house, the old lady's daughter-in-law, rolled her eyes to the wooden beam.
Purse your lips.
Bullying Gu Xing'er?
With that girl's domineering and powerful personality, who would dare to bully her?
Old Mrs. Gu had no idea what her daughter-in-law was thinking. She opened the bamboo curtain and went out. A figure rushed over and the old lady was almost hit.
Fortunately, her youngest son followed behind and held his mother with his hands. He was so scared that his voice became harsh: "Gu Xing'er, why are you so anxious? What if you bump into your grandma!"
Gu Xing'er's face turned pale, and her eyes were swollen like two eggs hanging in her eye sockets.
"I didn't know that my grandma was right at the door." She lowered her head and explained weakly.
Old Madam Gu patted her youngest son's arm and said, "Mom is fine, Xing'er didn't mean it, so don't bother with a junior."
After comforting her son, she looked at Gu Xing'er with cloudy eyes, "Why are you crying? Who bullied you? Tell me and I'll help you vent your anger."
Gu Xing'er's eyes were blurred with tears. "It was my third sister-in-law's second brother. He hit me."
Hearing this, Grandma Gu, who was originally furious, fell silent instantly.
They are from Chenghuai’s wife’s family.
Thinking of the terrible rumors about Lin Zhaoniang, the female demon, Grandma Gu pulled Gu Xing'er into the house with her rough hands like tree bark, saying, "Xing'er, you came just in time. Grandma saved some candy for you. Let's go to the room and eat some."
He never mentioned anything about venting his anger on his granddaughter.
Aunt Gu's expression became even uglier. She looked at the backs of the old man and the child and took a deep breath.
Her grandson couldn’t even eat those candies, so why should she give them to Gu Xing’er?
A biased old woman.
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The third branch of the Gu family.
Lin Zhao hugged her mother's waist tightly and dragged her away with all her strength, only then did her mother give up the idea of going to the Gu family's old house to beat Gu Xing'er.
Lin's mother is the bully of the neighboring brigade. She is invincible. She is very strong and most men can't beat her. No one in the brigade dares to mess with her.
Her name is well known in the Harvest Brigade.
"Why are you stopping me? Why are you stopping me? If Gu Xing'er dares to push you, I will smash her face. Let me go." Mother Lin was furious.
When she thought about how her old friend told her that her Zhao Zhao had a big bump on his forehead after being pushed, she really wanted to tear the culprit to pieces.
Lin's mother had killed bandits in the past and had a fierce temper. When she got angry, she would not recognize her relatives. Lin Zhao was afraid that she could not control her mother, so she called the twins.
"Third and fourth sons, help your mother hold back your grandmother."
The twins didn't understand what she said. They were at the age where they loved to imitate others, so they hugged their grandmother's legs, just like their mother.
Mother Lin was so angry that she almost laughed.
He was so angry that he reached out and poked Lin Zhao's forehead. Knowing that he was very strong, he used most of his strength when he fell.
"How could I, with my temper, give birth to such a weak daughter like you? It really piss me off."
Mother Lin picked up the twins, one on each side, and sat down angrily.
She had short hair and looked fierce. She was wearing a gray top and black pants. There were patches on the shoulders and legs of the top, but they were washed very clean, and she looked very aggressive.
Lin Zhao smiled and sat down next to her mother.
"Mom, don't be angry yet, I haven't said a word yet."
"Then tell me, tell me now, I want to see what excuse you can come up with to stop me." Lin's mother deliberately put on a stern face.
Lin Zhao explained: "My mother-in-law compensated me ten yuan on behalf of my sister-in-law. Gu Chenghuai no longer has to bear her tuition and living expenses, and Gu Xing'er can no longer come to my house. I have already made an agreement with my mother-in-law that if you go there, it will give Gu Xing'er an opportunity to come over. I don't want it."
"It's fine now, really."
"The old mansion is in the wrong and weaker than me. They agreed to whatever I asked for. I don't have to deal with a difficult sister-in-law anymore. I'm so happy."
Mother Lin was most afraid that her only daughter would be wronged, and after hearing her say this, her anger subsided a little.
Ten dollars in compensation is not a small amount. The most important thing is that my son-in-law no longer has to worry about the vicious girl's school fees. That's good enough.
"Since you said so, I will believe you. You are my daughter, and I have never let you suffer the slightest injustice. No one in the Gu family should think of making you angry."
"If you can't stay in the Harvest Team, just go home. We have a place for you and your four kids to stay."
A warm feeling surged in Lin Zhao's heart.
From childhood to adulthood, her mother never let her suffer any injustice.
Even now, she still has a room in her mother's house.
This gave her the courage to fight against everything.
"I know what's going on."
Mother Lin's tense expression relaxed slightly, "I'm glad you know what's going on."
"Your sister-in-law is such a troublemaker. I don't know how your mother-in-law taught her daughter." Thinking of her daughter's sister-in-law, she looked disgusted.
Lin Zhao never took her sister-in-law's troubles to heart. She smiled faintly and said, "She can still be willful at her parents' home. Later... there will always be someone to teach her."
"Let's not talk about her, Mom, how do you know I hit my head?"
Mother Lin said mysteriously, "Don't worry about this."
"Just remember to take good care of yourself and your four cubs. If anything happens, have someone send me a message."
Lin Zhao was puzzled, but she could not imagine who could be her mother's spy.
"I know."
Mother Lin said seriously, "Don't just say it, remember it in your heart."
"I told you that on the day you got married, but what about you?"
"You didn't even tell me about your head injury. Do you know how worried I was when I heard the news? And your father, he was in poor health to begin with. He almost fainted when he heard about your accident. It's all because of you, a stupid girl, who didn't know how to speak!"
Speaking of her husband, she couldn't help but glance at Bai Guinu.
Lin Zhao was anxious and worried, "Is my father okay?"
"It's an old illness. I have to lie down for a few days," said Lin's mother.
"I'll go back to see my father tomorrow." Lin Zhao was worried.
"That's okay. Your father misses you too. If I hadn't stopped him from coming, he would have wanted to come and see you." Mother Lin put the third and fourth cubs on her lap and touched the twins' little faces.
The two little balls smiled sweetly, and that smile could melt the heart of the Iron Lady.
"Third and fourth cubs have become thinner. Look at their small faces. They are not even half the size of your face when you were a child."
As a grandmother, I feel sorry for my grandchildren and can't help but say a few words to my daughter.
(End of this chapter)
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