"How can you, outsiders, get involved in our Tang family's affairs? Besides, even a tiger won't eat its own cubs! My mother was just joking with us. Would she really chase us out onto the street? Look how excited you are!"
Li Jinhua was only concerned with saving face for herself.
But despite saying so, she knew it very well in her heart! As a mother-in-law, she was not the one who bluffed, and she could really do what she said!
Turning her back, she kept winking at Tang Ming!
At this moment, she is quite self-aware and knows how much weight she holds in front of Tang's mother. She can only rely on her man.
Tang Ming never thought that Tang's mother would do such a ruthless thing this time!
In front of so many people, his face flushed, he felt a little embarrassed, hesitant,
"Mom, what are you talking about? In this world, is there any mother who is really angry with her son?
Besides, we haven't even bought our return tickets yet, can you really bear to see us sleeping on the street?"
Tang's mother closed her eyes!
She wondered if it was because she had lived in the city for so long that her thinking had improved, or if it was because her eldest son, influenced by Li Jinhua, had regressed. It was as if he had become a completely different person, becoming increasingly unable to see clearly.
"No matter what you think, I'm doing this for your brothers' good!
From childhood to adulthood, your father and I believe we have never been partial to anyone or sided with anyone! The Fourth Brother's achievements today are the result of countless battles and bloodshed on the battlefield!
You might think that your father and I are helping the Fourth Brothers by living with them! But open your eyes and take a look. How can we help them?
Instead, they provide us two old people with good food, clothing, and care and respect. Which of your families can do the same?
Your father and I gave birth to the four of you, raised you to adulthood, and found wives and started families for you. At this age, I believe I have fulfilled my responsibilities.
But you have to understand, we don’t owe you this!
There is no question of who owes whom among you brothers!
Although I am an old woman with little education, I know that "brothers should be friendly and respectful to each other". If you, as the eldest brother, want your brothers to respect and value you, you must act like a eldest brother!
If you insist on using your status as the eldest brother to bully others, you are completely wrong! In the end, it will only drive your brotherhood further apart."
Tang's mother spoke to him from the bottom of her heart in a rare good temper, and finally sighed.
"I've said everything I need to say. As for how much you can take in, it all depends on your own understanding!"
After saying that, Tang's mother walked into the inner room and did not mention whether they should go or stay.
But I had a plan in my mind.
If the eldest couple could think things through today and buy the tickets as advised, this matter would be over.
If she doesn't take it seriously and continues to stick around, then her fate with this eldest son will probably be over!
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh, no wonder the old saying goes that one should marry a virtuous wife, a virtuous wife brings less trouble to her husband, and a good woman brings prosperity to three generations!
The four sons grew up under her nose, and the real gap between them only appeared after they got married!
It was fine before the family split up. Everyone was eating from the same pot, and with her as the old woman in charge, even if they had some ulterior motives, they couldn't go too far.
After this order is completed, everything will be revealed!
Tang Ming and Li Jinhua stood in the main hall in a daze for a long time before they heard some movement.
They were used to seeing Tang's mother beating and scolding them, so the old lady's kind words really made them feel a little uncomfortable for a while! They were also unsure of the old lady's way.
"Dad, what does Mom mean by this?" Seeing everyone disperse, Li Jinhua tugged at Tang Ming's clothes and asked tentatively, "Does this mean that she agrees to let us continue living here?"
Tang Ming looked at her impatiently, did not answer her question, and walked towards the backyard with his arms swung.
He was feeling very conflicted at this moment.
On the one hand, he felt that what Tang's mother said made sense. The fourth brother really didn't owe him anything! As the eldest brother, he shouldn't stay here and force others to let him stay.
On the other hand, he felt that his parents and the fourth child were too cold-hearted! They would rather help outsiders than take care of their own family.
Looking at the houses in the backyard that looked like they were from a painting, and then thinking of the complete set of furniture in the room, the soft bed, and the electric fan that was blowing cool air... he really didn't want to leave like this!
"What is Brother Tang Ming thinking about?"
Su Xing and Lu Jun came out of their courtyard chatting and laughing. When they looked up, they saw Tang Ming, who was worried and looking up without looking at the road, with one foot almost stepping into the flower bed.
"No... I didn't think anything!" Tang Ming came back to his senses, smiling awkwardly, "It's almost noon, are you guys going out?"
Su Xing coughed awkwardly and said, "I slept a little late last night and accidentally overslept. I went to the front yard to find something to eat."
"Oh, then go ahead! I see the steamed buns we had this morning are still steaming in the pot in the kitchen. They must be saved for you."
"The buns are delicious! Auntie Tang's buns are the best!"
When Lu Jun heard that there were buns, he pushed Su Xing and quickened his pace.
Looking at the two people's backs as they walked away, Tang Ming felt even more uncomfortable!
These days, he has a general understanding of the distribution of the houses in the backyard.
Not only do the fourth son's wife's family members each have their own yard, but even the third uncle, fifth uncle, the young monk, and the junior brother, who are not related to him at all, all have their own yard in the backyard.
He, the legitimate eldest brother of the Tang family, came with his wife and children, but not only did he not get his own yard, he even had to live in the yard of the fourth brother's wife and his second brother.
This made him more and more angry the more he thought about it!
That is to say, Tang Zhan was not there. If he was, he would probably not be able to control himself and would want to find him to talk!
Her Su family's brothers are brothers, but the Tang family's aren't? How can they be treated differently like that? Honestly, this courtyard should be named Tang, not Su!
It’s no wonder he thinks so.
After all, he had always thought that this house was bought by Tang Zhan! Although he couldn't understand how the fourth brother could afford such a big house.
In short, no one told him, and he could never have imagined that this house was obtained by Lan Guoer through her own efforts!
After some mental struggle, he decided to wait for Lan Guoer to come back. It would be even better if he could wait for the fourth brother!
This was originally the fault of the fourth brother and his wife. He didn't believe that if he took the initiative to ask to stay, they could still kick him out?!
Now that the eldest son has been admitted to a university here, he can bring Xiaohu and Xiaofeng over and ask the fourth son to help them find a school here. Then, won’t their family be able to settle down in this great Kyoto?
Having made the decision, he stopped hesitating and went back to his room to take a nap.
At lunch, Tang's mother didn't see Tang Ming, and thought he had come to his senses and went to the station to buy a ticket. She breathed a sigh of relief and thought about cooking a few more dishes in the evening so that they could have a good meal before leaving.
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