Wan Guihua frowned slightly as Su Lu stared at her, and suddenly felt a sense of emptiness in her heart.
She hadn't realized that she had pushed her son further away; she was only thinking about how Qin Xiaoxiao was always going against her, and she had no sense of responsibility as a daughter-in-law at all.
She's the mother-in-law, so Qin Xiaoxiao should respect her. Even if it's just for Su Lu's sake, she shouldn't go against her.
"Did your wife make you say this? We raised you all this time, and this is how you repay us?"
Yes, the family relied on you before, but I've treated you well, haven't I? When there's something good to eat at home, you're always the first person I think of. What more do you want?
Su Lu was so angry he almost laughed. "I didn't want to bring up the past with you. If that's what you're saying, then let me ask you this: I give money to the family every month, right? Five yuan a month, that's sixty yuan a year. That's the money on the surface. But behind the scenes, I was afraid you wouldn't spend the money, so I probably slipped a lot of money into your hands, didn't I?"
After you boil eggs for me, do you always bring meat home with you? If I remember correctly, at least three times a month.
And where does the malted milk powder you drink come from? Who pays for the fabric of the clothes you wear? And who provides the cotton for the blankets you're using?
I paid for the house to be built, didn't I? Did I even stay there for a single day?
I originally planned to live in that house after Xiaoxiao and I got married, and then bring you all over. Whether we separate the family or not, as long as you're not too biased, I'll accept it. It's just a matter of five or ten yuan. It's nothing for me to spend a little money so that you can live a comfortable life in the future.
You said it yourself, I'm your son, you raised me, so it's your duty to treat me this way, and I shouldn't have any thoughts of resistance. But what about Xiaoxiao? Did you give birth to her or raise her? Did you give her a meal or make her clothes? Why should she be so respectful to you?
Yes, that's right. You're the mother-in-law, and she's the daughter-in-law, the younger generation. It's only right that she respects you. But that doesn't mean she has to be subservient to you, do everything she can to please you, and obey your every word without any independent thought. If that's the case, why would I marry her? Wouldn't it be better to bring home a wooden doll? That way, she'll listen to whatever you say without any objection.
Mom, you can't be so hypocritical. Don't you have any idea how your three sons and daughters-in-law treat you, and how Xiaoxiao and I treat you?
"Xiaoxiao used to respect you, didn't she? It was you who completely ruined your image in her eyes. If you hadn't been so harsh on me, would she have done that?"
Su Lu was truly enraged and spoke his mind.
Without looking at Su Zhiyuan and Wan Guihua's expressions, Su Lu continued, "And this time, she was at home taking care of the children. Both children can roll over now. The kang (heated brick bed) is so high. What if they roll onto the ground? Can they manage without anyone around?"
You've seen every one of your three older brothers' children, but what about my children? Have you even glanced at them since they were born? Have you spent a single penny on them?
Don't tell me you don't have any. I know you've saved up a lot of money over the years, after all, every penny of yours came from me.
"Don't even mention what you earn at work. The little money you make isn't even enough to support your sons' families. How could you possibly save a single penny?"
Su Lu's eyes were filled with mockery. He was no longer disappointed in Wan Guihua, because he now regarded them as strangers, and their good or bad was none of his business.
“I will take care of you in your old age, and I will also pay for your old age. It just so happens that in two days it will be the day we separate our family, and it is time for me to pay for your old age. I will not make another trip. I will give you the money, and you can wait here for a while.”
After saying that, Su Lu turned and went into the educated youth compound without looking at the two of them again.
A short while later, Su Lu came out, holding a hundred yuan in his hand, and handed it to Su Zhiyuan.
"It was agreed that you'd get 100 yuan a year for retirement, but no food. You can keep this money, and remember to give me a receipt."
As soon as Su Zhiyuan took the money, he heard Su Lu say he wanted a receipt, and his eyes widened immediately.
"A receipt? You're asking us for a receipt?"
Su Lu glanced at Su Zhiyuan indifferently, "Otherwise what? I've given the money, but who can vouch for me? What if your sons insist I didn't pay?"
Su Zhiyuan retorted angrily, "Am I a dead man? Can't I speak?"
Su Lu sneered, "You're so biased, who knows if you even acknowledge it? Hurry up, stop talking nonsense, write a receipt, otherwise you can forget about taking the money today. Tomorrow I'll hand it over to Uncle Luo at the brigade, and you can go there to collect it."
Su Zhiyuan blushed after hearing this, nodded, and wrote down the receipt.
Su Lu shoved the paper and pen from his other hand into Su Zhiyuan's hand. "Write it down."
Su Zhiyuan was stunned.
So, the pen and paper were already prepared!
Fine, I'll write it down. If I don't, he's afraid that his sons will really deny that Su Lu gave him money for his old age, just like Su Lu said. If they cause trouble again, he'll really have no face to live in the village.
After finishing writing quickly, Su Lu carefully reviewed it and found no problems. He put away his pen, turned around, and went into the house, slamming the door shut in front of the two of them.
Su Zhiyuan looked at the money in his hand and closed his eyes.
This son will never come back.
From now on, it's just a matter of receiving pension money every year; don't even think about anything else.
Su Zhiyuan glanced at his wife, then turned his back and walked home.
Wan Guihua looked at the gate of the educated youth compound, then at Su Zhiyuan. She noticed that in just a short while, her husband's back seemed even more hunched, and he looked several years older.
Wan Guihua knew that if she continued to make a scene today, she would become a laughing stock. Moreover, Su Lu clearly didn't want to pay attention to her and wouldn't support her. He was more biased towards his wife, so there was no point in her making a scene here.
Wan Guihua thought of the troublesome children in her family and sighed silently.
She really made a mistake. She broke Su Lu's heart. This son will never come back to her in this lifetime.
Su Lu walked into the house and reached out to tease Qin Chenxi. Qin Xiaoxiao frowned slightly and asked, "Your parents are gone?"
Su Lu nodded expressionlessly, "Let's go. We've got the money, what more do you want from us?"
Qin Xiaoxiao was a little worried, "Do you think we're being too heartless? It's just money, we should just give it to them."
But she was unwilling to give up.
They earn enough to support their parents, so why should they also support their older brother, sister-in-law, nephews, and nieces? Do they think they're the ones who suffer the most?
Su Lu paused, looking at Qin Xiaoxiao in surprise, "You have money? I only earn a pittance each month, not even enough to buy milk powder for my child."
Besides, my money is enough to support my parents, why should I also support my older brother and sister-in-law?
Qin Xiaoxiao smiled.
Su Lu clearly didn't include the couple's large savings and gold and silver jewelry in his calculations, only their salaries.
Even with these wages, it would be enough to support the Su family. However, they were unwilling to do so. Why should they support insignificant people? The Su family's sons weren't disabled, they hadn't helped Su Lu in any way, and they hadn't saved his life. How selfless they must have been to support these people! (End of Chapter)
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