Xun Xingshun was too ashamed to watch, knowing that the Guangzong brothers were venting their dissatisfaction.
"Take your mother back to her room first. If the cold wind blows, she'll start complaining of headaches again." These past two days have been exhausting for the family. They were in town before, but now we have guests at home. Otherwise, he would have lost his temper.
Xun Liangtian silently pushed the car to their door, and he and his wife carried the person into the room. He was exhausted these past two days, preferring to work in the fields rather than endure the ear-piercing noise.
"Brother Guangzong, I'm sorry you had to see this." Xun Xingshun led Hua Guangzong to the main room and personally poured him a cup of water. "Brother, I haven't taught my family well, and she's caused you all trouble."
As for the others, they were all very perceptive, knowing that these were old buddies who had something to say, and they gave them space.
“I’ve already taught my wife a lesson, and she’ll never dare to ask Liangfen for money again.”
What's coming must come. Even if he loses face this time, Xun Xingshun has no choice but to apologize first.
Furthermore, the fact that the Hua family didn't bring him wine or gifts this time, as they had done before, meant they must have had some complaints already; otherwise, Baoguo wouldn't have spoken to him about it.
“You’re exaggerating. I’m here for this very reason.” Hua Guangzong looked ashamed. “I haven’t raised my child well either. Baoguo is honest but dull-witted, and he does things in a very rigid and inflexible way.”
Liangfen is showing you respect; it's only right that we give her these things. How could we possibly take them back?
After Hua Guangzong finished speaking, he took out the documents and banknotes that Hua Baoguo had brought back earlier from his pocket. "Keep these things; they originally belonged to your family."
“Brother Guangzong, you’re trying to embarrass me! How could I not know how much I have? It’s my wife who’s gone too far. It’s also my fault for not discovering this all these years, causing Baoguo to suffer so much. It’s also my fault for not raising Liangfen well; she’s been too disgraceful.”
Hua Xingshun pushed the items in front of him again, saying, "Brother Baoguo, please accept them quickly, otherwise I won't feel at ease."
“That’s not how you calculate it,” Hua Baoguo knew the old man was stubborn. “We all know roughly how much Liangfen has earned over the years, and it’s impossible that all of this was paid by her.”
If I were to shamelessly accept all of these, how could I ever face you again?
Xun Xingshun said in a muffled voice, "It's me who's ashamed to face you. As for what you think is extra, consider it compensation from my wife."
She caused all this trouble; we can't just let it go so easily.
He himself was also aware of the situation. Over the years, his family had not been lazy, and he knew exactly how much income and expenditure they had each year.
He didn't keep a single penny for himself, giving it all to Hua Baoguo, also wanting to teach Gu Yu a lesson.
The goods are good, but there's a price to pay. Let's see if she dares to do it again.
Anyway, it's a good thing that the money has been lost and she's learned a lesson. Everyone in the family is capable and can always earn the family business back.
“You’re still so stubborn. Sometimes being too rigid can lead to breaking. Our old leader told you that before. Considering you’re getting on in years, you still haven’t changed.” Hua Guangzong looked at him with exasperation. “Do you really think I’d take anything from you?”
What kind of person do you take me for?
Xun Xingshun's tone softened as well. Hua Guangzong was the only one who could tolerate his temper over the years. "That woman needs to be taught a lesson. I thought I had scared her off more than ten years ago, but I didn't expect her to be holding back this big move."
“We’ve been married for so long, we should talk things out sometimes,” Hua Guangzong said, only mentioning it briefly since it was a matter between the two of them. He then added, “Liangfen is a good person and just wants to help the family, so don’t blame her.”
"Speaking of this, I'm sorry, brother. I didn't raise the child well. I have no objection to how you handle it when you go back."
Hua Guangzong's eyes widened upon hearing this. "What do you take us for? We haven't mistreated them all these years. It's just that this child seems to have picked up some of his mother's patriarchal ideas. It wasn't obvious before, but it's gotten much worse this year."
Hua Guangzong also took the opportunity to complain, "I remember when we were in the team, we talked about this topic. We both liked that little girl, but you, old man, are luckier than me. You are destined to have a daughter."
I've waited decades for this wonderful granddaughter, so naturally I spoil her a bit.
Don't laugh at me, but let alone favoring boys over girls, in our family we only favor girls. Those two mischievous boys have to step aside.
Seeing that he had made his point so clearly, Xun Xingshun blushed and stammered, "I know the child has suffered some grievances since coming here. I have spoken to that woman every time, but she still does what she wants. If she does it again next time, I will definitely not be polite."
"Don't," Hua Guangzong would naturally keep his distance. Although they were brothers who had shared life and death, he knew in his heart how to choose among his family members.
But if you have grievances, you can complain a little, so that the other party knows what's going on. "I just mentioned it casually. Besides, the child is grown up now, and there will be many things to do in the future. Even if you want to be made difficult, it will only happen a few times. Just bear with it and it will pass."
"You just saw Zhi'an. He's getting older now, and it's time for him to think about settling down. His grandmother and I are thinking of keeping him here."
Xun Xingshun must have some brains to have served as village chief and brigade leader for so many years. "It's time for him to come back. Wasn't the position for his sister-in-law supposed to be reserved for Xiangyun?"
"Yes, that's exactly the dilemma. Both are my children..."
Xun Xingshun sighed and said, "Isn't Zhiping's wife pregnant? Liangfen should also step back and take care of the children. She's worked so hard for her brother and sister-in-law all these years."
Hua Guangzong, "I mentioned it briefly before, but it seems Liangfen wasn't very willing."
As you know, we've all been through a lot of hardship in the past. Guihua has suffered a lot too, and her health isn't what it used to be. I'm worried she won't have the energy to keep up.
"Right now, I have to sneak around even if I want a drink; Guihua's afraid I'll just die drunk."
"Pah, don't say such unlucky things," Xun Xingshun thought of the difficult days of the past, when many female comrades could not return, and even those who did return were often injured.
Even now, he feels unwell whenever the climate changes.
"I'll talk to her about this later. She's been living a very comfortable life all these years thanks to your help."
She hadn't fulfilled her responsibilities as a daughter-in-law and mother, and had even caused so much trouble for the family; she had no face to object.
It's good that Liangfen gave up her job, so that her old woman won't have any more ideas. She had vaguely heard her mention before that she wanted Liangfen to give her job to her eldest grandson, but he scolded her for it back then.
The Hua family doesn't even have enough children to go around, let alone allow her to have designs on them.
Did she start blaming Xiangyun from that moment on? Xun Xingshun's head was spinning when he thought of this. Did the Hua family also guess that this conversation was the result?
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