After the first day of business was almost over, Feng Haidong simply asked his wife to put away the money, cleaned up the shop with everyone, locked the door, said goodbye to everyone, and then went back to his parents-in-law's house with his wife and brother-in-law Lu Yaobin.
When we arrived at my parents-in-law's house, my son and niece had already been put to bed by my sister-in-law.
However, my parents-in-law were still awake. Hearing the door open, they also opened their bedroom door and came out.
Although Feng Haidong knew that his parents-in-law were probably still awake, he still asked softly when he saw them open the bedroom door, "Mom and Dad, you're still awake?"
The father-in-law and mother-in-law nodded together.
However, the mother-in-law's expression was very unpleasant when she saw her brother-in-law.
Feng Haidong turned to Lu Yaobin and said, "Third brother, you go home first. Your eldest sister and I will talk to Mom and Dad. Be careful on your way home."
Lu Yaobin had no choice but to agree, and after saying goodbye to his parents, he turned around and went home.
Feng Haidong and his wife went into the house together and entered his father-in-law and mother-in-law's room.
My father-in-law also closed the door to avoid disturbing the children sleeping next door.
After closing the door, Lu Chengzong, the father-in-law, turned to Feng Haidong and asked, "Haidong, how's business tonight? You must have spent a lot of money treating people at noon today, right? Will you be able to make it back tonight?"
Feng Haidong smiled and looked at his wife.
Then Lu Wanling picked up the money she had brought back.
"Mom and Dad, business is booming tonight. Look at these figures, this is tonight's revenue. The crayfish that Haidong had Uncle Baoan deliver is almost all sold out."
My parents-in-law were genuinely surprised when they heard this.
My mother-in-law exclaimed in surprise, "Are they really all sold out?"
Feng Haidong said with a smile, "Yes, they're basically all sold out. The remaining three or five aren't enough for one serving, and we don't have many customers anyway, so we're closing down."
The father-in-law nodded and said, "It seems that everyone quite recognizes your skills, Haidong."
Feng Haidong smiled modestly and said, "Mom, my skills are definitely not as good as yours. If you could go into business, I would want you to be my head chef."
Upon hearing this, Lu Wanling immediately glared at her husband and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Your mother is a retired teacher, how can she go out and sell crayfish like you?"
Feng Haidong laughed and said, "I was just joking."
Then Feng Haidong looked at his mother-in-law and said, "Besides, even if Mom is willing to go, I can't let her work in the kitchen."
The old couple laughed at their daughter and son-in-law's banter.
Immediately afterwards, Feng Haidong became serious: "Mom, I know you don't want the third son to get a divorce. You like Gong Ting very much, and you also like Yueyue. You feel sorry that Yueyue may not be able to have the love of her parents in the future."
After a slight pause, Feng Haidong said seriously, "But Mom, what you're doing isn't good for them. Gong Ting brought her parents here today, and her attitude is already very firm. They must have already discussed it and are determined to make Gong Ting divorce Lao San."
Hearing this, both the father-in-law and mother-in-law couldn't help but sigh.
The mother-in-law said, "Haidong, your parents, your father-in-law, and Wanling all told me what you said tonight, but I really can't get over this. It's such a good family for the two of them."
Feng Haidong looked at his mother-in-law quietly, letting her say what she wanted to say.
“Yueyue is already four years old now. If she finds out at this time that her parents are divorced and she has to choose to live with either her father or her mother, it would be too cruel for a child. Besides, it was clearly Yaobin’s fault this time.”
After listening to his mother-in-law's words, Feng Haidong nodded and said, "Mom, I know that the third son must have made a mistake, but Yaobin can't be blamed entirely for this."
Then Feng Haidong told his mother-in-law about some things and shared his own views.
"Mom, I believe Wanling and Lao San have told you about these things, but I think that some things cannot be explained simply by saying that it is all Lao San's fault."
I said that when Wanling and Sister Mei went to Gong Ting's house, regardless of what they said, their attitude didn't seem like they wanted to reconcile at all. It was obvious they wanted the two of them to divorce.
Lu Wanling quickly added, "That's right, Mom. You didn't go, and even if I went, I wouldn't let you go again."
Feng Haidong continued, "Mom, I heard from Wanling that you still want to try again. My opinion is that you shouldn't go. Some things can't be won by your intervention. The third son and Gong Ting are not children. They should be able to make their own judgments."
My mother-in-law still didn't want to give up: "But..."
Feng Haidong interrupted his mother-in-law and said very seriously, "Mom, I can actually guess why Gong Ting's family insists on making Gong Ting divorce Lao San."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room looked at Feng Haidong, waiting for his answer.
Feng Haidong continued, "Gong Ting's family disapproved of Lao San from the very beginning. They thought he was too flashy and unreliable, so they opposed Gong Ting's marriage to him. The reason they are now so eager to divorce is because Lao San started his own company."
They harbored resentment towards the third son and believed his company was doomed. Therefore, they were eager to have Gong Ting divorce him and sever ties with the third son, so she wouldn't be implicated by his failed business.
Upon hearing this, not only her parents-in-law, but even Lu Wanling herself was extremely annoyed.
Lu Wanling said, "I knew it! Gong Ting's family was so adamant. So that's what they think of the third son. How could this family be like this?"
At this moment, the mother-in-law suddenly spoke up: "Gong Ting's parents are still influenced by some old ideas. They look down on me because I am a teacher."
Upon hearing this, Lu Wanling immediately said, "Mom, they're not a wealthy family, why do they look down on you? Honestly, all that time has passed, why are they still like this?"
Feng Haidong also said, "Yes, those times are over. Now, our country needs excellent teachers. Teachers like you, Mom, are highly sought after in many big cities. If their family doesn't value you, then their family lacks manners."
Lu Wanling chimed in, "That's right, that's right. When they arrived at noon today, they really had no manners at all."
After Feng Haidong and Lu Wanling talked for a while, the mother-in-law's expression softened considerably.
At this moment, the father-in-law spoke up: "Just like Haidong said, Yaobin and Gongting are both adults. Divorce is a matter between the two of them. Since they can no longer live together, there's no point in forcing them."
At this point, the father-in-law reached out and took the mother-in-law's hand, and said softly, "Let the children handle it."
The father-in-law was very gentle with the mother-in-law at that moment. The mother-in-law and father-in-law looked at each other and finally nodded in agreement.
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