The two brothers, Shen Qianli and Shen Qianli, came out to discuss the matter of the old man returning home.
Shen Qianli asked, "Wanli, what do you think of this matter?"
Actually, it would be good for Dad to go back to live there.
It may sound disrespectful to say this, but it is indeed the case.
If you don't live together, there will be fewer conflicts, and your relationship will be better.
However, he wouldn't make decisions on his own; he would also consider Wanli's opinion.
“…I think Father is worried about Mother.” Shen Wanli did not answer his second brother’s question, but instead told Shen Qianli about what happened last night. “Although Father didn’t say it, he said he wanted to go back to the old house to live. He probably is worried about Mother.”
He actually had mixed feelings.
I want to take good care of my father, but what about my mother...?
"It's not that Guifen is unwilling to be filial to her mother, it's just that her mother is..."
"Wanli, why are you still talking to me about that? Your second sister-in-law is the same. It's no wonder they, as daughters-in-law, feel uncomfortable. Even we sons feel disgusted, let alone their daughters-in-law?"
Shen Qianli knew that his younger brother didn't want him to misunderstand his sister-in-law, so he quickly told her about his own wife as well.
It's not that he's bragging, but his wife is known for her good temper, except she just can't get along with his mother...
Therefore, this can only be a problem with the mother-in-law.
"Alas, Second Brother, to be honest, I'm unwilling to give the old couple any money." Shen Wanli pondered for a moment before revealing his plan.
He had actually considered some of these things long ago.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have explained it so thoroughly and carefully.
"Wanli, you mean..."
"Second brother, you know our mother's temperament. I'm worried that if we give her money, she'll cause trouble. It would be better if we bought food, clothes, and other necessities for our parents, and then our two families could split the cost."
Shen Wanli then revealed his plans.
Actually, it's not a bad thing for my parents to live in the old courtyard by themselves. They have prepared everything they need, so the old couple doesn't have to spend any money. Isn't that enough?
Shen Qianli was pleasantly surprised. He hadn't expected his younger brother to think so carefully. This must have been Guifen's idea, right?
Shen Qianli chuckled and added, "Anything else is fine, but please tell the old man what he wants and we'll buy it for him directly. As for vegetables and meat, we'll deliver them every five days in winter."
"OK."
After finalizing some details, the two brothers went inside to tell the elderly couple.
Grandpa Shen was easy to talk to, but Grandma Shen was jumping around and unwilling.
But this time, Old Master Shen was unusually stubborn and insisted on his decision, and even the old lady couldn't change his mind.
In the end, we could only let Old Master Shen have his way.
Old Mrs. Shen looked like a wilted eggplant, completely deflated.
"Alright, don't be upset. The kids have prepared everything for us, isn't that great?"
The thought of being able to go back to his own home brought a smile to Old Master Shen's face.
For him, no place is as comfortable as living at home.
At least they won't be kicked out.
"What's so good about it? We'll have to do everything ourselves when we get back, and we won't even have a penny to our name!" Old Mrs. Shen couldn't help but kick the old man to vent her anger.
That old bastard is a real scoundrel!
"Cough cough cough..." The old man tilted his head and coughed forcefully, his whole body weak and listless.
This frightened the old lady.
Although the old lady still looks down on the old man, she knows very well that he is her only support now.
If anything happened to the old man, he would truly be all alone, so he put on a serious face and asked with concern, "Hey, how are you?"
"Old woman, stop making a fuss. So what if we don't have money? Our two sons will prepare everything for us and make sure we have everything we need. As for cooking, I'll do it. You don't need to do anything. Just enjoy your life."
"Enjoy happiness? What happiness can you enjoy by following me? If my eldest grandson becomes an official, then I'll truly enjoy happiness!" Old Mrs. Shen started nagging, going on and on.
However, he only mentioned it briefly and didn't bring up the matter of raising money for Shen Pengfei again.
In fact, Mrs. Shen has never been very capable of handling things.
Moreover, she wasn't particularly greedy for money; her main motivation was control.
Now she realizes she has no control over anyone, and although she is unwilling, she quickly accepts her fate.
This is the survival skill of Old Mrs. Shen.
Clearly, Old Master Shen knew this about her, so he didn't respond to her. Instead, he squinted his eyes and continued to think.
That afternoon, Shen Wanli and his sons cleaned up the old courtyard, cleaning it inside and out.
Then, Xiao Zhou and Tian Guifen aired out all the quilts and mattresses in the old courtyard and washed everything that needed washing.
Shen Qianli took his son to the mountain to cut a lot of firewood, chopped it up, and piled it up neatly in the woodshed.
Tian Guifen lit the kang (heated brick bed) in the house, and the room instantly became warm.
Finally, they went to town together to buy grain, meat, vegetables, and some pastries and candies for the elderly couple.
When they returned, the villagers were all very envious.
Amidst the envious gazes of the crowd, Grandma Shen was extremely proud, nodding in satisfaction, and at the same time, she didn't forget to show off her grandson.
"Let me tell you, my Pengfei passed the imperial examination and became a Juren! That's amazing, he'll be a high-ranking official in the future!"
"real?"
"Oh my god."
Enjoying the envious glances of everyone, Old Mrs. Shen proudly puffed out her chest and ordered Xiao Zhou in a rough voice, "Go boil some water, add some brown sugar, and also bring out the pastries I bought for your aunts."
"good."
Ms. Zhou agreed in a good-natured manner.
The table was soon filled with fruits and snacks, and several old ladies flattered the old lady, making her very happy.
"You're living a really good life! Your grandson is an official, your son is rich, and he's so filial!"
"Aren't you going to come with Pengfei yet? To become a high-ranking official's wife!"
A flash of displeasure crossed Old Mrs. Shen's eyes; she really knew how to rub salt in the wound.
But who is Old Mrs. Shen? She had already thought of a solution. She said with a smile, "Oh, I'm so old. Going to such a far place, not to mention whether I'd be used to it, I'm afraid I'd die on the way and cause trouble for the children! Besides, I don't know anyone there. It's not as comfortable as staying at home."
Besides, we're reasonable people. We're all so old; we naturally won't cause trouble for our children and grandchildren if we can avoid it.
Grandma Shen smiled warmly, her face kind and gentle, as if she were a genuinely caring old lady for her children and grandchildren.
Everyone immediately praised it.
In the main room, Shen Liuliu couldn't help but sway back and exclaim, "My grandma is amazing! She adapted so smoothly!"
From cursing and swearing after being rejected yesterday to having thought of what to say in front of others today, her adaptability is just too amazing!
“Your grandma is no ordinary person.” Tian Guifen stuffed a handful of firewood into the stove, stood up, patted the wood chips off her clothes, and gave a cold smile.
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