Mo Yitao also grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds and chatted with everyone while cracking them open.
“That’s right, my son-in-law is from the countryside, but his true identity is the biological son of the director of the provincial military hospital…”
Mo Yitao then proceeded to recount the events of that year.
“Last year, when my daughter was newly pregnant, my son-in-law’s biological parents found him. The couple went to the provincial capital to acknowledge their ancestors. This TV and bicycle were gifts from their relatives. They have several bicycles at home. Besides, our in-laws’ workplace provides cars, and my son-in-law can drive. This bicycle had been sitting there unused, so they gave it to us.”
The same goes for the television. The village had just been connected to electricity, but only to the sanatorium. My in-laws said that the sanatorium would also need a television eventually, and they wouldn't need this one, so they insisted that I bring it back.
Sigh, I couldn't refuse; my in-laws directly arranged for several soldiers to carry my things onto the train.
The neighbors watched Wen Qihang tinkering with the television while listening to her talk, their teeth aching with envy.
Who wouldn't want a television? If they knew a word from later times, they would definitely say she was in Versailles.
Tsk, last year we were saying that this youngest daughter of the Wen family was tricked by her own sister and sent to the countryside, but who would have thought she was so lucky to find such a good husband's family, and even her own family benefited from it.
Look at what they brought back: a TV, a bicycle, and all those other bags and bags of stuff. It must be smoked pheasant, rabbit, cured meat, and stuff like that.
Sigh, I'm leaving now. The more I see, the more envious I become; the more I hear, the more jealous I get.
Soon, the news that the youngest daughter of the Wen family had given her eldest brother a television and a bicycle as wedding gifts spread like wildfire in the family building. When Wen Moyu and her second uncle's family heard the news, they both thought it was impossible and must be just a rumor.
Wen Moyu brought her child and Yu Xuejian to visit again. When she saw that there was indeed a TV and a brand-new Forever 28-inch bicycle in the house, she was so envious that her eyes turned red.
"Mom, did Xiaoxue and her husband really ask you to bring this back? Or did you buy it yourself and then pin the name on them?"
Mo Yitao rolled her eyes. "Why would I bother to give them titles? Besides, what kind of people are they? Do they need me to give them titles to save face?"
She shook her head and sighed, then said earnestly to her eldest daughter, "I don't know why you can't stand to see Xiaoxue doing well. You and she are twin sisters, so you should be closer than anyone else, but you just can't tolerate her."
Unfortunately, you have to admit that Xiaoxue's life is really better than yours. I used to resent you for using your scheming to take Xiaoxue's job and send her to the countryside, but now I don't hate you at all. I'm even grateful to you. If it weren't for you, Xiaoxue wouldn't have married Ayuan, and she wouldn't have the good life she has now.
You know what? I stayed at their house for two months, and I didn't want to come back. Every meal was like New Year's! Look at me, I've gained weight! And look at my face, my skin is so much better, all the fine lines are gone!
As she spoke, she gently patted her face and brought it closer for her to see. Wen Moyu had already noticed this, after all, her mother's change was quite obvious.
"Let me tell you, Xiaoxue's skin is even better. It's as tender as a peeled egg. She's so much prettier than before. She used to look a bit like you, but now she's completely different."
Wen Moyu bit her lip hard, her eyes reddening as she glared at her mother.
"And another thing, A Yuan is so gentle and considerate to Xiao Xue. She doesn't have to do any chores. Her sister-in-law washes the baby's clothes and diapers, and does all the cooking, laundry, and housework. But Xiao Xue is also a good sister-in-law. Every month she buys new clothes and shoes for her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, and gives them 20 yuan of pocket money."
Xiaoxue's in-laws were very good to her, always giving her money. Oh, and by the way, you didn't know, did you? Xiaoxue gave birth to triplets, three sons! Her in-laws were so happy that they gave her another 3,000 yuan. Xiaoxue even wanted to give me 1,000 yuan. How could I possibly accept that money!
She wasn't lying; it really happened.
Wen Moyu: ......
Ugh, she's so angry! Her mom is so mean, she's always trying to hurt her.
Mo Yitao launched into a frenzied chatter, feeling much better. Her sour face vanished, and she cheerfully invited Wen Moyu and her husband, "You two, sit down. Aren't you tired of standing like this with the baby in your arms? Sit down and watch TV. And let me tell you, this show is really interesting; I'm hooked. Even though this TV was a gift from Xiaoxue, and you two are too embarrassed to watch it, it's alright. You're both so thick-skinned; you just can't hide it."
He then washed three apples, giving one to Wen Shengteng and one to Wen Qihang. He plopped down in a chair and started watching TV. After taking a couple of bites of his apple, he looked up and said…
"Don't say I'm stingy for not sharing apples with you. Xiaoxue asked me to bring these apples back. I can't share them with you, but you don't know how sweet these apples are. Xiaoxue's in-laws are really capable; they never run out of fruit at home."
Wen Moyu could no longer hold back her tears, which streamed down her face. She hugged her child and ran away, sobbing. This was not her biological mother, and she would never come back.
Yu Xuejian wasn't much better off; his face was ashen, and he seemed to taste rust in his mouth.
He chose Wen Moyu over Wen Moxue in order to stay in the city for work. He wanted Wen Moxue to be happy, but he certainly didn't want her to be better off than Wen Moyu. Otherwise, it would make him look useless and show that his choice was wrong.
But now, not only was he slapped in the face and told he was wrong, but he was also made a laughing stock. He felt even worse than Wen Moyu, and he left with a sullen face.
Wen Moyu waited downstairs for a while before Yu Xuejian came down, and her pent-up anger suddenly found an outlet.
"Are you still reluctant to leave? Do you still want to hear my mom talk about Wen Moxue? You see? Wen Moxue is doing so well after leaving you. I heard she's even more beautiful now and has three sons. Are you regretting it? Regret is useless now. She probably doesn't even remember who you, Yu Xuejian, are anymore."
Yu Xuejian looked at the person with a distorted expression, kept a straight face and didn't say anything, and walked straight past her. He walked very fast, and Wen Moxue was still holding the child, so she couldn't keep up at all.
She was so angry that she wanted to throw the child away. She stomped her feet, stood there, hugged the child, and cried again.
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