As soon as Hua Xiangyun returned to the courtyard, her neighbors greeted her warmly.
"Xiangyun, you're back from your maternal grandfather's house."
This was the Hua family's pretext for dealing with outsiders, and Hua Xiangyun nodded in agreement.
But there are always meddlesome people, like Bai Zhaodi, "Xiangyun, I thought you were going to your maternal grandfather's house to find a partner, why are you back so soon?"
That's really malicious. Who would say something like that to a little girl?
Some people watched the spectacle, while others stepped forward to speak out in defense. Chen Meili, with her hands on her hips, said, "Aunt Bai, what you said is really interesting. If you say that, then the children in our courtyard shouldn't visit relatives anymore."
"By the way, Aunt Bai, your grandniece has been staying here for quite a while now. Which unlucky young man has she taken a fancy to? Tell us so we can all have a laugh."
Before judging others, I should first examine my own character. At that time, his grandniece was practically hanging on someone's door.
"What nonsense are you talking about? My wife is unwell and needs someone to keep her company. My son is a dutiful son, so he's staying home to take care of me for a while. What's wrong with that? Is it bothering you?"
"What's it to you that Xiangyun went to visit relatives? Why do you have to say so many nasty things?" Chen Meili said sarcastically. "If you're so capable, don't stand here at the gate and say such things. Go to the Hua family's place in the inner courtyard. Maybe Aunt Hua will invite you in and have a good talk with you."
She clearly doesn't get along with Tian Guihua, yet she's bullying someone else's junior here. Believe me, once Tian Guihua comes out, she'll have to back down again.
"Then she won't need to make an extra trip," Tian Guihua said, eager to see her granddaughter. She had already run to the door to greet her, nodded to Chen Meili, and then looked Hua Xiangyun over. She was finally satisfied to find that the child hadn't gained or lost weight these past few days.
"What nonsense were you spouting again? Tell me, let this old woman hear it," Tian Guihua said coldly, looking at Bai Zhaodi.
Aunt Tian covered her mouth and laughed, "Grandma Bai doesn't mean any harm. Your Xiangyun is of marriageable age and it's time for her to find a partner."
She went to stay at her maternal grandmother's house for a while before the Lunar New Year, and now she's gone there again after the New Year. Could it be that she's made up her mind to marry her granddaughter back to her maternal grandmother's house?
I told Aunt Hua, "These days, it's not acceptable for relatives to marry into each other. Your family can't be the first to make a mistake."
Tian Guihua pointed at her and laughed, "Little Sister Tian, are you talking about our family? I see you taking your daughter back to your parents' house every few days. Have you already found another family?"
You have such a dirty mind, and you think others are like you. But your choice is not wrong. After all, your family is much better off than your husband's family. You always complain that your husband is a good-for-nothing and that he is not as good as your family in any way.
But I'm not as petty as you. If you succeed, remember to invite the neighbors for a celebratory drink!
Although he didn't say it explicitly, everyone around him perked up their ears; this was going to be some big gossip.
Sister-in-law Tian never speaks well of her husband; she can find fault with anything. People often see her taking her child back to her parents' home, so they might actually be planning something like that.
Tian Xiaomei: "What nonsense are you talking about? Who doesn't go back to their parents' home before and after the New Year? You don't have a family to go back to, so you're here making things up about others..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was struck hard on the back of the head, and fell face-first to the ground, his nose bleeding.
“You bitch, no wonder I felt you were distracted these days. So you’ve already planned your escape route.” Lei Dachui pointed at her and cursed, “If you don’t want to live with me, then get the hell out of here. Just pretend you think I can’t live without you.”
Tian Xiaomei snapped out of her daze, stood up, and pounced on him, punching and kicking him repeatedly. "You heartless bastard, you dare hit me? Believe me or not, I'll go back and call my brothers to beat you up..."
“It’s always your brothers, your brothers. Those few good-for-nothing brothers of yours, besides getting benefits from you, why would they stand up for you?”
"I told you, don't associate with that woman from the Bai family. Do you really think your family is your lifelong support? Even if you give them everything you have, to them you're just water spilled on the ground."
Lei Dachui had been patient for a long time. He wasn't afraid of the Tian brothers, but he didn't want his family to be in turmoil.
Unexpectedly, this woman went further and further. Everyone in the courtyard used to call her Sister-in-law Lei, but she insisted that her surname was Tian, not Lei.
Which woman doesn't use her husband's surname to address her, making her seem capable?
Tian Guihua and her granddaughter watched the show from the sidelines, saying, "See? Some people are just being mean-spirited and have wicked thoughts, so they shouldn't dirty their own hands."
These two women have lived their lives in a daze, always thinking only of their own families. Just you wait and see; they'll end up with nothing good for either side.
Tian Guihua also took the opportunity to teach her granddaughter, "When living a life, you have to take care of yourself first, and only consider others when you have the ability."
Women who prioritize their own family, especially, will not have a good ending.
If you get used to giving, you'll only be able to give unconditionally.
As Tian Guihua spoke, she glanced at Hua Zhian and said, "I don't know what kind of feng shui problem there is in our courtyard. So many women are so concerned about their own families that they don't even care about propriety."
Hua Xiangyun: "Grandma, I think these are all their own problems."
If they were confident or capable, why would they always think about relying on others?
Regardless of whether it's your wife's family or your husband's family, it's better to have what you have yourself.
“Yes, my little darling is absolutely right,” Tian Guihua glared at Hua Zhian again, “I’m just afraid that some people might not see it clearly.”
Hua Zhian, "..."
Tian Guihua had no time to scold him anymore. Instead, she pointed at Bai Zhaodi, who was about to slip away, and said, "Bai Zhaodi, where are you going? Look, you've made that couple fight. It's not appropriate for you to leave now."
The onlookers were speechless. Who exactly started this fight between the couple?
Bai Zhaodi said, "How is this any of my business? You were the one who said those gossipy things."
"No, I was just going along with what you were saying," Tian Guihua said with a smile, arms crossed. "Didn't you guys start this conversation? I didn't initiate it..."
Lei Dachui had long disliked Bai Zhaodi. "Bai, if you're willing to support your family, that's your business. Don't keep nagging my wife about it."
If you keep causing trouble in my home, believe me, I'll come knocking on your door.
I don't know why this silly wife is so easily swayed by others, as if she's been brainwashed. She keeps telling me that women should always have a backup plan, that men are unreliable, and that I should rely on my brothers.
Pshaw, if that's really the idea, then why get married?
Bai Zhaodi's eyes darted around. "What does this have to do with me, an old woman? We're just getting together to chat, how is that a mistake?"
"You can't even keep an eye on your own wife, and you're blaming someone else? That's just too outrageous."
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