Hua Baoguo breathed a long sigh of relief. He had lost face in front of his children and daughter-in-law today, but luckily they didn't start a fight, otherwise he would have no authority in the future.
Hua Xiangyun silently shook her head in her heart, wondering what Xun Liangfen was thinking. Even if she had something on her mind, she should have told Hua Baoguo in private. Instead, she got ridicule in front of her children instead of a definite answer.
It will probably be difficult for him to act like an elder in front of his two daughters-in-law in the future.
However, the two sisters-in-law were quite clever. Even though they had heard a lot of gossip, they could still pretend to be busy on their way and not have heard anything.
As for what she was really thinking? Hua Xiangyun didn't bother to guess, since she knew she wouldn't be the one suffering in the end.
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Second day of the Lunar New Year
Jiang Yi ultimately failed to return before the Lunar New Year, and Hua Xiangyun had to go back to her parents' home alone on the second day of the Lunar New Year.
The eldest sister-in-law went to visit relatives early in the morning with her eldest brother, while the second sister-in-law stayed at home to help with cooking because her family lived far away.
As for Hua Baoguo and his wife, it's still unknown which city they're in. By the time they return, Hua Xiangyun and the others will already be at school.
"Has Jiang Yi not returned yet?" Hua Guangzong was a little angry. How could someone leave home alone in the first year after getting married and not come back for the whole year?
“Something might have delayed him,” Hua Xiangyun said, not thinking there was anything wrong with it, “but he said he would be back before the sixth day of the new year.”
Tian Guihua was also somewhat dissatisfied this time, saying, "If he doesn't make it back by the sixth day of the lunar new year, I'm prepared to beat him up."
Now that he has a family and a career, things are different from when he was living alone. There are some things he doesn't understand, but you have to teach him. If he really can't, your grandfather and I will step in.
Men need to be trained. It's not good to keep indulging Xiao Guai like this. If he gets used to being free, he won't have a good sense of responsibility towards his family.
Tian Guihua thought that Xiao Guai was good in every way, but he was too soft-hearted. If Jiang Yi tried to deceive him in the future, he would suffer the consequences.
Hua Xiangyun was unaware of the old lady's worries. If Jiang Yi were to develop ulterior motives one day, she wouldn't feel like the sky was falling, unlike women of this era.
If we get along, we'll come together; if we don't, we'll part ways. The earth doesn't stop turning just because someone is gone.
"He has something important to do, and he's also planning for our future."
"Don't worry, we know what we're doing. By the way, what are we having for lunch today? It looks like a very lavish meal." Sitting in the main room, they could smell a wonderful aroma.
“Today is your first time returning home on the second day of the Lunar New Year, and since your second sister-in-law didn’t go back, we’ll treat her like our own daughter. We’ll definitely do something nice for you.” Seeing that her granddaughter didn’t want to talk about that issue anymore, Tian Guihua went along with her and changed the subject.
“Then I’ll be a pampered guest this time.” Hua Xiangyun also took Xie Lanqiao’s hand. “Today, my second sister-in-law and I are sisters.”
Xie Lanqiao smiled and said, "I was afraid I wouldn't even receive this kind of treatment when I went back to my parents' home. It's truly my good fortune to have married into our family."
Hua Xiangyun said, "It should be said that it's my second brother's good fortune to marry you. Second sister-in-law, have you packed everything yet...?"
The two sisters-in-law started talking and soon found themselves on the same page, and Hua Zhian was naturally bossed around.
Tian Guihua came to the kitchen and asked while cooking, "Young man, when you're out and about in the future, you have to discuss everything with your wife. Relationships are built over time."
Don't be like your dad, shirking all responsibility and making a complete mess of everything except work.
"Grandma, my dad had no choice. He couldn't take time out of work to take care of the family. Besides, we siblings have you and Grandpa, and we've never been mistreated. It's been great."
Hua Guangzong brought in the washed vegetables and happened to hear this. He was angry and said, "We're not doing well. Your grandmother and I take care of our son, and we also have to take care of our grandson. Now we're taking care of our great-grandson too."
However, you two brothers aren't as lucky as your father. You don't have parents like your grandmother and me to support you. You'll have to rely on yourselves for everything."
He's now genuinely worried that his two kids might follow suit, but doesn't he realize what kind of people their parents are? With no one backing them up properly, if their parents continue like this, the family will fall apart.
Hua Zhian, “…” It seems that’s really the case. At the same time, he was worried about what to do if they had children in the future.
My older brother's parents-in-law at least help out and take good care of me during my postpartum period, but my own wife's family lives far away. What will I do then?
My grandparents are old, and it won't be possible for them to accompany me to Beijing.
Thinking about all this, he couldn't help but feel a sense of panic.
He's really seen how much trouble a child can cause these days.
This tiny little person, with several people surrounding him, sometimes gets flustered and overwhelmed.
This is a huge problem. Should we postpone having children?
Tian Guihua and the others had no idea that Hua Zhian was thinking so far ahead. While cooking, he kept rambling on and on, feeling that there were many things he hadn't explained properly before these children were about to embark on their long journeys.
The air was filled with the aroma of food, and both newlywed wives and married daughters were busy returning to their parents' homes on this day.
Those in the compound who didn't have daughters weren't going to be outdone; if they couldn't afford it, they'd just have a nice meal for themselves to avoid being envious of others.
Just as everyone was busy at work, Zhou Xiaolan, who had been missing for a long time, actually arrived with He Ping'an.
The couple didn't show up on New Year's Eve, nor did they say goodbye to the elders of both families. We thought they weren't in Heping County, but unexpectedly they appeared on this day.
The old people in the courtyard looked down on them; they were considered two bad apples in the whole compound.
They disrespect their elders and swindle people everywhere. Now, whenever I see them, I always feel like something bad is about to happen.
Zhou Xiaolan noticed the stares around her, but she didn't care. This time, they could be considered to have returned home in glory.
Taking advantage of the festive atmosphere before the Lunar New Year, the two of them traveled back and forth between several places and managed to earn some money.
They now have about a thousand yuan in their pockets, which is enough for them to stand up straight.
He greeted his neighbors with a smile before carrying his things and heading to the backyard.
They had barely entered the unorthodox path when their opinions diverged again.
He Ping'an wanted to go back to his own home, but Zhou Xiaolan said that today was the second day of the Lunar New Year, and he should go back to his parents' home.
The two argued back and forth, and when the two families heard the news, they came out and watched them coldly.
Ever since these two people started living together, their two families have never had a moment's peace.
Now that these two people are back, their first impression is very bad.
Sure enough, they started arguing again before they even got inside. It seems like they're going to be the laughing stock of the day again.
"We can talk about it when we get home," Xie Shengnan said, addressing him as her own son.
Bai Ailian stared at the things in her daughter's hands, then said with a quick glance, "Today is the day to go back to your parents' home, so hurry up and go home."
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