Chapter 31 Wife Slave
"Xiao Jin, come home for dinner tonight. Mom made your favorite braised pork ribs..."
Shi Jin had just woken up when she received a call from her mother.
"Mom, I don't have time tonight, I have to go to the library to study."
"You child, how long has it been since you came home? Mom misses you so much. Besides, you're so smart, missing a day of self-study won't matter. I don't care, you have to come home tonight."
Although her mother's attitude was firm, her tone was no different from that of a little girl whining.
In Shi Jin's heart, her mother has always been simple, unassuming, and living a peaceful life.
His mother also deeply influenced his views on choosing a partner, and he likes simple and cute girls.
"Okay, Mom, I'll be home tonight."
"Okay, okay, Mom is so happy! I'll go to the market with Aunt Wang right now to buy some vegetables, and some bitter melon that your dad likes. Oh, or maybe we can stew a chicken too. Xiao Jin, what else do you want to eat? Tell Mom."
"Oh, Mom, you decide for yourself. Dad and I are fine with whatever we eat."
Shi Jin finally hung up the phone. His mother was good in every way, except that she was too long-winded. Once she started talking on the phone, she would go on and on.
I really don't know how my father has endured all of this for the past 20 years.
Shi Jin got up, tidied herself up quickly, and went to school.
In the evening, Shi Jin returned home.
Dad is sitting on the sofa, drinking tea.
Mom was busy in the kitchen.
Shi Jin sat obediently on the sofa opposite her father.
He called out "Dad".
In front of her father, Shi Jin is a good boy.
Mr. Shi put down his teacup and said in a deep and steady voice, "It's been a long time since you've been home. Remember to make time to go home and visit your mother more often in the future."
"I understand, Dad."
"Um."
His father is a workaholic outside, but a complete henpecked husband at home.
He's been a part of their loving couple's interactions since he was little, and he's certainly been subjected to a lot of PDA.
Just then, Mom came out wearing a pink apron.
She immediately threw herself into Shi Jin's arms.
"Son, Mommy missed you so much! Let Mommy have some love!"
"Mom, you haven't taken your apron off yet!"
Shi Jin wasn't as reserved in front of her father. She was much more at ease with her mother, and could easily act spoiled and complain.
Shi's mother then realized what was happening, quickly took off her apron, and hugged him again.
Shi's father, watching from the side, suddenly felt a little jealous.
She said in a cold voice, "Shi Jin is 21 years old this year. As his mother, you shouldn't be hugging him all the time."
"It's my own son, what's wrong with hugging him? Humph!"
Shi Jin sighed helplessly.
Being caught between these two people is truly suffocating!
...
After the family of three had a nice meal, Shi Jin went back to his room first.
He had just turned on his computer to start a game when his mother came in carrying fruit.
"Son, have some fruit first. It was picked fresh today from your Uncle Lin's orchard, it's especially fresh."
"Mom, I'm not eating anymore, I want to play games."
As he spoke, Shi Jin's hand had already tapped "Start".
Shi's mother reacted quickly, walked to his side, and clicked "Exit".
"Mom, what are you doing? My classmates are waiting for me."
"Xiao Jin, Mom has a few words to say to you. Please ask them to wait a moment."
Although Shi Jin was a little impatient, he was a child who listened to his mother.
I turned off the computer, took off my headphones, and then turned around to listen attentively to what my mother was saying.
"Well, Mom has a best friend's daughter who studies violin at Berkeley. She's coming back tomorrow and is having a concert. She gave me two tickets and asked me to take you with me..."
Shi Jin knew what was going on as soon as she heard "she has a close friend's daughter".
Is my mom starting to arrange blind dates for me again?
My mother always says that she would have been married long ago at his age, but seeing that he hasn't even dated anyone, she's always a little worried.
I don't know what I'm worried about?
Are you worried that such an outstanding son won't be able to find a wife?
"Mom, I have something to do tomorrow, so I can't go."
"Mom already promised Aunt Liu, if you don't go, I won't be able to explain it to her."
Seeing his mother's determined look, Shi Jin had no choice but to say, "Mom, I know what you mean. You just want me to get to know that Aunt Liu's daughter, and maybe things can develop between us. But Mom, I've said it many times, I already have a girl I like. I won't go with you to meet other girls. That would be a betrayal of my love."
“You did say you had a girl you liked, but every time Mom asks you which family she comes from, you lie to me. I think you’re just fooling me. Why don’t you tell me the truth, who is she? Mom isn’t a mean person. As long as the girl is of good character, comes from a respectable family, and you two are in love, I can accept it.”
Shi Jin hadn't told her mother about Li Qianni, not because she was worried her mother wouldn't accept her, but because she wanted to wait until she was in a relationship before formally introducing her to her.
It seems I have no choice but to say it now.
"Mom, you've actually met the girl I like before."
"Who is it?" the mother asked curiously, her mind racing as she considered the daughters of prominent families who were around the same age as Shi Jin.
"It's Li Qianni, the daughter of the owner of the beauty salon you frequent."
"No! I disagree!"
"Huh? Why?"
My mother has always been a kind and gentle lady from a wealthy family, with little worldly concern for others. I have never heard her gossip about people behind their backs or say how much she dislikes someone.
But today, contrary to his usual behavior, he opposed it and even became emotional.
This left Shi Jin somewhat bewildered and finding it hard to accept.
For the first time in 21 years, he liked a girl, but his own mother objected.
That feeling was really awful.
“Son, this girl is not right for you. Listen to your mother and break up with her right away. Your mother would never hurt you.”
Shi Jin felt increasingly confused as he listened.
Undeterred, she pressed on, "Mom, you have to give me a reason. How can I just cut ties like that? I'm not a robot."
The mother sighed and began to recall the scene when she first met that girl...
One day, Shi's mother went to the beauty salon owned by Li Qianni's mother to get a facial.
As soon as I came out of the VIP room, I heard harsh insults coming from the restroom.
Shi's mother was someone who loved to join in the fun, so she quietly walked over.
Through the crack in the bathroom door, I could see Li Qianni standing inside, arrogant and domineering. In front of her was a cleaning lady carefully wiping the water stains off her shoes.
"Are you blind? Do you know how expensive these shoes are? The 2,000 or 3,000 yuan salary my mom gives you each month isn't even enough to cover the cost of just one sole! If you don't clean them properly today, you're fired tomorrow!"
Although Shi's mother held a high position and had been a wealthy lady for a long time, she never picked up the bad temper of those rich women who looked down on others and acted arrogantly. On the contrary, she was approachable, kind, and particularly empathetic. She got along very well with the servants and housekeepers in the villa.
Seeing a girl who looked innocent and cute but was actually ugly and vicious inside made her feel disgusted and a cold sweat broke out on her back.
She really wanted to go in and teach that ill-mannered girl a lesson, but just then her father called and told her he had an urgent matter to attend to at home, so she had no choice but to turn around and leave.
However, he was deeply impressed by that girl.
It wasn't until later that I found out this girl was actually the dean's daughter...
Now that I've heard that my son has fallen for such a dark and scary girl, as a mother, of course I have to refuse.
Her first criterion for choosing a daughter-in-law is that she must be of good character, kind, and innocent.
If Li Qianni were to marry into the Shi family, wouldn't the Shi family be ruined by her?
"In short, son, that girl is not as simple as you see her, nor is she someone you can handle. You should find a simpler and kinder girl."
Shi Jin's romantic mind suddenly kicked in, and she felt that her mother must be so opposed to Li Qianni because she looked down on Li Qianni's family background.
So she retorted loudly, "Mom, you misunderstand Qianni. You don't know her at all. You can't look at her with prejudice. She is the most innocent and lovely girl I have ever met. I like her, and I must be with her."
"Son, would I lie to you? That girl is really something else, I..."
"Okay, Mom, stop talking, I'm going to play games now."
Before his mother could continue nagging, Shi Jin kicked her out.
Then, in frustration, he scratched his hair, lay back down on the bed, and sulked.
He just couldn't understand why his mother was so hostile towards Li Qianni.
Just because Li Qianni isn't from a wealthy family? Isn't she her best friend's daughter?
What era are we living in? Is being well-matched in social status really that important?
In his view, true love is the most important thing!
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