Liu Jingxiang's mind was in turmoil. He had no idea that his family was so despicable, and that his righteous second uncle had actually harmed his family in this way.
He returned to his room in a daze. Just then, Hu Aifen brought out a large bowl of steamed egg custard, along with two small bowls and spoons.
"Jingxiang, what's wrong?"
"Mom, it's okay."
"Then hurry up and come eat the steamed egg custard. I specially steamed extra, with six eggs. You loved steamed egg custard when you were little. Your wife and I will share it. The ribs should be ready soon, and I'll bring them up for you then."
"mom!"
"What's wrong?"
"Mom, even if none of them go back, I will still return to the capital in May."
When Ma Li heard Liu Jingxiang's words, her heart skipped a beat. She thought to herself, "What will happen to my parents if I leave?"
“You’re all grown up now, and your parents haven’t taken care of you much. You have to make your own decision, but no matter what, you have to take good care of yourself. I heard that Ma Li is an only child, so before you leave, make sure you take good care of your in-laws.”
"Mom, I understand. I'll wait until my father-in-law retires in three to five years and then bring them over."
"Okay, you can talk to your dad and your older brother. Mom doesn't care about these things. Mom just hopes that the two of you can live a good life."
After Hu Aifen finished speaking, she turned and left the room. The stove was still on in the kitchen.
Liu Jingxiang sat on the edge of the bed, looking at his sleeping child. "Ma Li, if your mother comes tomorrow, tell her about this situation. I will talk to your father. Don't worry, I will definitely not abandon the old couple."
"Jingxiang, why? We've lived in Haishi for so many years, what could we possibly gain by going back?"
“Ma Li, my family is with me when I go back. I am determined to go back, and I hope you will support me.”
"Well, you should talk to my parents. I have no objection; I'll go wherever you go, but my parents have to agree."
Liu Jingxiang served his wife a bowl of steamed egg custard, and then served himself one. Only now could he truly appreciate that she was still his own mother. Even after all these years apart, she still cared for him the same way.
Before Liu Jingxiang could even bring the bowl down, Hu Aifen brought up a small bowl of spare ribs. She had chosen the meatiest ribs for the couple.
“You two eat. Ma Li, don’t worry about gaining weight. Only when you get enough nutrition can the baby have milk to drink.”
"Mom, you should take a rest!"
"It's alright, I stayed at your older brother's place last night and slept well. Eat up, I'll bring you more when you're done."
"Mom, sit down and rest for a while. I have something to ask you."
"What's wrong?"
"Mom, why can't Dad stay in the army when my second uncle is released?"
"I'm not too sure about that either. It was your great-grandmother's decision, so we younger generation can only listen to her."
"Mom, do you blame my second uncle and the others?"
"I don't care, it's just that your dad can't get over his troubles. But we're all grandchildren now, so we won't think about anything else. But I can only tell you that your second uncle and his mistress are both bad people, they're both so selfish."
You three siblings are spending the family's money, so you don't owe them anything. However, you still need to show them the respect they deserve.
You two are just being too cunning. I'm disappointed in your sisters; they've been corrupted by your mistress."
Liu Jingxiang heard the word "corrupt" again; his father had just said the same thing.
"Mom, my sister's boyfriend is really bad."
“That was her own choice, and I said the same thing to Ma Li’s face. The three of you all brought your partners back last year. I didn’t like any of them. I asked you all, but you all wanted them yourselves, what could I do?”
Although Ma Li isn't good-looking, at least she has a decent character. Jing Xiang, you'll suffer less for the rest of your life.
Your sister brought this on herself. Getting married is such a big deal, why didn't she tell the family? She just made the decision all by herself? And then she went back to let us see her years later. People should take responsibility for their own actions.
Your dad and I will go see them tomorrow. That's all we can do. She's blind to her own faults; let her suffer for the rest of her life.
Liu Jingxiang knew his mother was just saying things out of anger, but given his older sister's character, that was all he could do.
Ma Li felt uncomfortable after hearing her mother-in-law's words. She knew she wasn't good-looking, but her mother-in-law's bluntness made her feel quite embarrassed.
However, my mother-in-law is also an honest person, and living with her is not tiring.
At six o'clock in the evening, Liu Jingze arrived. He had bought everything Hu Aifen had asked him to, including some vegetables, rice, flour, and seafood.
Hu Aifen cooked all the dishes for dinner. There were mostly family members eating there, and besides, she wasn't the kind of person who would fuss over a little work.
Liu Changhong found his braised pork ribs tasteless and spent the entire afternoon in his study, lost in thought. He was unsure whether to go back home; his nephew knew, and his mother couldn't possibly be unaware.
The thought of facing my mother when I get back makes me shudder.
After the family finished eating, the nanny cleaned up the kitchen by herself.
Hu Aifen sat on the sofa and accepted the tea her son handed her.
"Honey, let's go see our daughters tomorrow. Even though they're disappointing and were sold, they're still our daughters."
Liu Aimin nodded.
"Mom, I'll go with you tomorrow."
"Okay, let's go take a look and see how they're doing now? I wonder how the sale of Old Liu's daughter went?"
"Aifen, what are you saying?" Shen Xiuting couldn't stand it anymore.
"What I said you don't know? Do you think I don't know? Or do you think your family is the only smart one in the world? Are we all fools?"
You're a classic case of wanting to be a prostitute while trying to maintain a virtuous image.
Do you think I, Hu Aifen, am a pushover? With the character of my husband and me, how could we have given birth to such a daughter?
"If you hadn't corrupted them, would they be like this? Even if you're not their parents, you're still their closest relatives and elders. Don't you feel guilty?"
If Shen Xiuting hadn't spoken, Hu Aifen would have just mumbled a few words and let it go. But as soon as Shen Xiuting started talking, Hu Aifen got angry and started cursing Liu Changhong as well.
"How dare you speak to your elders like that?"
"If you dare to fight with your own mother-in-law, what is there for me not to dare to do?"
"Get out of here, this is my home."
Liu Jingze stood up. "This house belongs to me, Liu Jingze. What? Just because you've lived here for a few years, does it become yours?"
"You! You're trying to bomb us?"
"That's fine if that's what you want to think. But once you move out, you can't come back."
"Changhong, you saw it, and you're not going to say anything? Are you just going to let them bully me like this?" Shen Xiuting had no choice but to look at her husband sitting silently beside her.
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