I woke up feeling refreshed.
Cheng Yue stretched and walked out of the house, only to see Chen Lin carrying two full buckets of water back, his steps very light.
There was running water in the space, but she couldn't cheat too much, so she could only fill the water tank halfway each time, and told the children that she used little water, so no one suspected anything.
Now the whole family is eating well and their health is gradually recovering. Chen Lin is full of strength and uses carrying water every day as exercise.
"Mother, please sleep a little longer. I've filled the water tank, and the sisters are making breakfast."
When Chen Lin saw Cheng Yue come out, he said with a simple smile, and then went into the kitchen.
Judging from his appearance, he's in a great mood. It's true that when you vent your emotions, you look different.
Cheng Yue followed Chen Lin into the kitchen, where the Chen sisters, Chen Tong and Chen Ning, were adding firewood to the stove. Their two little faces looked over, both beaming with the same joy.
"Mother, we've already cooked the porridge. You should go and rest."
Although Cheng Yue was pleased, she also felt that the children being too sensible was a burden, so she could only joke:
"You are still young and growing. You should sleep in a little longer in the morning so that you don't stunt your growth and become short."
Chen Tong flashed a sly smile, revealing a set of small white teeth, and said, "Mother, we're happy."
Last night, she slapped Li Manying hard across the face and then punched and kicked her. It was as if all the grievances she had suffered over the years had vanished. No wonder she was unhappy.
At such a young age, she already shows signs of being feisty, just like her mother back in the day.
Cheng Yue spoke up at the right moment: "I understand that you have grievances, but once you've vented your anger, this matter will be over. Don't take it to heart."
But if something like this happens again, just like yesterday, you must fight back fiercely. Even if you can't win, your parents will back you up. Never keep things bottled up inside, understand?
Parents are a child's source of strength. If the original owner hadn't been so cowardly, how could the children have suffered so much injustice?
She doesn't advocate for resorting to force in everything, but not everyone is reasonable, and she absolutely won't resort to words when it's time to take action.
The main reason is that the three children are exceptionally sensible, have a clear sense of right and wrong, and would never do anything excessive. Her approach to education will not lead to any problems.
We've already given in too much; now we need to tell them that if someone bullies them, they should fight back.
"Mother, we understand!" The three siblings nodded emphatically, their eyes filled with tears.
All they ever wanted was their parents' trust and support, not to be told to endure everything.
Chen Lin sniffed and voiced his doubts, "Mother, why didn't you report it to the authorities last night?"
Chen Tong and Chen Ning also frowned as they looked at Cheng Yue. They were also a little confused. They didn't believe their mother when she said she wouldn't hold it against them.
My mother is not the same as before; she can now get them to beat people up, so she won't let my aunt off easily.
Cheng Yue smiled and explained her thoughts in detail: "Your aunt is cunning but smart. However, she doesn't have her own family to back her up. She suffered a great loss this time and will definitely not dare to provoke us again."
She has a lot of anger to vent at home, which is perfect for upsetting your grandma and uncle.
They're worried about Chen Gen and Chen Shu's reputation, so they don't dare divorce your aunt. Let them make a scene, I suppose.
Actively digest it internally.
Li Manying was only pretending to be filial; in her heart, she harbored no less resentment towards Zhao.
Zhao is used to being tough, and she's not only domineering now, but she'll also suffer when she gets old.
Living together as a family will only lead to endless troubles. Wouldn't it be too good for the Zhao family to send Li Manying away?
"Ah~ I understand." Chen Tong exclaimed with her little mouth open. So that's what her mother meant.
Chen Ning blinked, as if she understood.
The milk wasn't good for them, so they didn't like it. I guess the aunt felt the same way, so the milk will have a hard time in the future.
Chen Lin, however, understood the other meaning and solemnly said, "I must become capable in the future to support my sisters!"
Cheng Yue nodded and smiled, "Xiao Lin is right, but not entirely right. We are a family, and we support each other. We can't rely on just one person. Only when each of us stands firm can we better support each other."
Chen Tong said emotionally, "Mother is right. Our parents are supporting us now, and when we grow up, we will support them in return."
Not only does the eldest brother need to be capable, but we younger sisters also need to be capable.
Cheng Yue said with relief, "Xiao Tong is right. Only when we work together with one heart can we stand firm and our big family will get better and better."
We, as parents, must be loving and kind; you, as siblings, must be united, understand?
As long as parents are not biased, children will naturally be united. When parents are kind and children are filial, the family will prosper.
Several clear and resolute voices rang out: "Mother, we remember!"
As soon as the children finished speaking, Chen An walked in, leaning on his cane. He had heard everything clearly outside the kitchen, and his heart surged with emotion.
Cheng Yue's words were exactly what he was thinking, though he gradually came to understand these principles as he grew up.
When his father was alive, he treated all three of them equally. Even though his mother was mean-spirited, at least his father kept her in check.
Therefore, when he was young, he had a fairly good relationship with his older brother and younger sister.
Since his father passed away, his mother has no more scruples and always gives the best food and drink to her eldest brother first.
With so many people showing favoritism, even the eldest brother himself felt different from him, always acting superior and always trying to snatch away any good things.
It's as if all good things naturally belong to him.
The younger sister was also spoiled growing up. She resented her mother's favoritism and often fought with her eldest brother, while also looking down on him, her second brother.
Over time, the siblings lost all their previous affection for each other. It was good enough if they didn't scheme against each other.
Chen An understood this principle well and knew the consequences of parental favoritism, so he always tried to be a fair father.
When Cheng Yue saw Chen An looking at her with a smile, she felt a little embarrassed. It wasn't for any other reason than that Chen An's eyes held a kind of fatherly satisfaction.
It's as if we've finally seen her grow up. Come to think of it, it's all the original owner's fault, not hers.
The original owner's parents and family did not treat her poorly because she was a woman; on the contrary, they doted on her. However, after the original owner had a child, she seemed to forget this principle and treated the child rather excessively.
Now that she's said those words, it's no wonder Chen An is looking at her like that. Sigh, it's really hard to explain...
Only then did the family feel at ease, happily gathering in the kitchen to chat.
Just as they were about to eat breakfast, the village head arrived, handed Chen An ten taels of silver, and sighed, saying that Zhao Shi and Li Manying had gotten into a fight over the ten taels of silver.
Cheng Yue and the others weren't surprised at all; it would be strange if Zhao Shi didn't make a fuss after giving away ten taels of silver like that. However, Li Manying was seething with anger; her family was bound to suffer.
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