Chapter 153 Who is right and who is wrong?
"That's easy to say."
Mrs. Wen glanced at Zhuang Qingning impatiently and said, "Do you think that I, an old woman, don't understand this principle?"
"I'm already so old, and I've eaten more salt than you've eaten rice. Could it be that I can't even see through this little thing, and I can't compare to a yellow-haired girl like you?"
"But girl, you have to know one thing, that is, in this world, knowing is one thing, and doing is another. It's like everyone knows that ill-gotten gains are not to be had, but they just can't control their own hands. It's like some people know that stealing is wrong, but they can't walk when they see the thing."
"I am doing the same thing right now. I have been doing this for many years, reminding myself all the time to do this. It has been like this for 10 to 20 years, and I have finally developed a habit of doing this. How can I change it now?"
"It's just like the crowing of a rooster. It starts waking people up before dawn. One day, you suddenly stop it from crowing and ask it to crow in the evening. I'm afraid it won't crow and will be so frustrated that it dies."
"You, just give up on this idea."
As Wen spoke, she felt a surge of bitterness in her heart, and finally she sighed.
What is this?
When Zhuang Shengxing went there before, there were three children in the family, the youngest of whom could just walk. Her mother-in-law and father-in-law did not give her any help at all. Her uncles and younger brothers-in-law were eyeing her covetously. Even some outsiders looked at her as a young widow and only wanted to take advantage of her.
The situation was no different from having wolves in front and tigers behind, with a single-plank bridge under your feet. If you were not careful, you might be doomed and have to live in darkness.
In order to make a living in this world with her children, she had no choice but to put away all her gentleness and virtue, and become a shrew and a shrew. Others would shake their heads and say that she was a heartless and merciless widow.
Although my reputation is not good, my life is getting better and better.
Everyone knew that she was not easy to mess with, so they no longer dared to make plans against her. The tofu shop was saved, and everyone was polite to her, not to mention having any ideas about money. Other people's children also did not dare to bully her children, saying that they were fatherless children.
Although her life got better, she was still a little sad. She had to pretend to be a shrew outside and a kind mother at home. These two completely opposite personalities often made her a little dazed. Coupled with the daily hard work in the tofu shop, Wen finally felt that she couldn't bear it anymore and decided not to work so hard anymore.
She was a person with a bad temper towards others, and her temper towards her own children was not much better. Over time, she developed a habit and maintained this temper, but later on, because of her temper, the children drifted further and further away from her.
She once made herself become like this for these children, but after she became like this, her children hated her.
In this matter, who is right and who is wrong?
Wen didn't know and didn't want to know anymore.
At such an old age, it won't be long before she will lie in that coffin and be buried underground to meet her master. Why bother about these things? Wen closed her eyes, which felt a little sore. When she opened them again, her eyes became more cloudy, and even her throat felt tight and astringent.
Wen reached for the teapot on the table and wanted to pour a glass of water, but the teapot was empty and not a drop of water could be poured out.
Mrs. Wen put the teapot back on the table with a sense of disappointment.
"Let me do it." Zhuang Qingning took the teapot, went to the tofu shop, got a pot of warm water, and poured a glass of water for Wen.
"Of course this is a difficult thing to do, but that's just your opinion, aunt. When you actually try it, you might find it very simple."
"At least, you can give it a try, so you don't have to be so upset and frustrated here right now."
Obviously, Wen is now troubled by her own temper, but most of the time she is used to behaving this way. She cannot control her temper for a while, and regrets it afterwards. The next time, she becomes timid and angry.
This can be described as a vicious cycle.
If we can make slight changes at the source, it might be a good thing for the Wen family.
This time, Wen did not refute immediately, but waved her hand at Zhuang Qingning: "Let's talk about it later."
She didn't refuse outright, which meant that Mrs. Wen had listened to Zhuang Qingning's words. However, her temper prevented her from agreeing so straightforwardly.
This matter is naturally not something that can be accomplished overnight. It has to come slowly and will take a long time. But as long as Wen can accept this point of view psychologically and control everything a little more interestingly, the overall situation should be much better than it is now.
Zhuang Qingning stopped making noises and persuading her, and just smiled: "I think Auntie may not be in the mood to cook tonight. I just picked a tender pumpkin and was thinking whether to fry it or make dumplings or steamed buns for dinner. Auntie, do you like pancakes? I'll make some pumpkin pancakes with cucumber in garlic sauce and some sweet date soup. How about that?"
"Someone's cooking, so I can save some trouble..."
Wen said it as usual, but probably felt something was wrong, so she paused and said, "Okay, let's do as you say."
It was obvious that he not only listened to what was said, but also planned to do so.
Zhuang Qingning smiled immediately.
However, Mrs. Wen frowned and said, "This doesn't sound like words coming from my mouth. It's so awkward. I feel uncomfortable all over. No, no, I still can't talk like this."
"I'm telling you, put more flour and less pumpkin shreds in the pancakes tonight. They're too sticky and not tasty. Put more vinegar in the garlic and cucumber sauce. Otherwise, you'll get tired of the pancakes and it'll be really uncomfortable without vinegar to add flavor."
"Just do it this way first, and then taste it. If it doesn't taste good, don't bring it to me, or I won't feel comfortable eating it..."
Well, it's the same old thing again.
However, changing one's temper is not something that can be done in a short period of time, so take it slow.
It seems that the brothers Zhuang Yutian and Zhuang Yucheng feel very guilty towards the Wen family because of this incident. I think they will be very accommodating to the Wen family for a long time in the future.
The force is mutual, and emotions are often mutual as well. Wen could naturally see the indulgence of Zhuang Yutian and Zhuang Yucheng towards her, and perhaps she could feel it in her heart.
By then, Mrs. Wen will have a good relationship with her children, and I believe she will be happy too.
(End of this chapter)
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