After dinner, Gu Fangxun and Xia Tian chatted with their family and then returned to their room on the second floor.
This time, Gu Fangjie's family of five all came back, and there were not enough rooms on the second floor, so Chen Yusan arranged for them to live on the first floor.
If this happened to someone else, it would not be a big deal at all, because there is no difference between upstairs and downstairs.
But Qian Huiqiao was somewhat unhappy. She thought that her mother-in-law looked down on her for her humble background and that was why she made their family live downstairs.
She felt that if they were ranked by seniority, she and Gu Fangjie would live upstairs, while the second oldest couple would live on the first floor.
Now her parents-in-law have turned the tables on her. They are looking down on her.
Although Qian Huiqiao had many little thoughts, she dared not show them.
She winked at her three children and told them to go and give their grandparents a back massage. She then went to the kitchen to make a pot of tea and poured a cup for each of her parents-in-law.
Qian Huiqiao quietly touched Gu Fangjie, and seeing that he had no reaction at all, she felt a little angry.
Gu Botang was sitting opposite and happened to see his daughter-in-law's little action.
He took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Hui Qiao, you are far away, and your mother and I can't help you much. If you have any difficulties, just tell us."
Qian Huiqiao felt a little embarrassed after hearing what her father-in-law said, but since her husband didn't say anything, she had to bring it up herself.
She thought about it, then mustered up the courage to say, "Dad, Fang Jie has been in the Southwest Military Region for many years. When you and mom were young, we didn't worry that much. But when we came back this time, I saw that your health is really not as good as before."
Qian Huiqiao said, looking at Chen Yushan worriedly, and sighed softly, "Especially Mom, she has lost a lot of weight. Fang Jie and I feel very distressed. As the eldest in the family, Fang Jie can't push all the responsibilities to Fang Xun and Fang Hua. He also wants to stay with you two and fulfill his filial duties."
Before Gu Botang could speak, Gu Fangjie frowned and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Mom and Dad are in good health, why do they need anyone to take care of them? Besides, Mom and Dad have guards, so we don't have to worry about the family affairs at all."
"I have worked in the Northwest Military Region for so many years. Do you think I can be transferred here easily? Dad is in that position, and Fang Xun is already in the Beijing Military Region. If I am transferred here again, people will gossip."
Qian Huiqiao glanced at him and lowered her head. On the surface, she looked obedient, but in fact, she was still unhappy.
She thought, since the second child could be transferred here, why couldn’t their family do the same?
They are all my biological sons, but I always let them take the second place in everything. What does this mean?
Gu Botang didn't say a word.
Chen Yushan's face darkened. She had long been dissatisfied with this daughter-in-law. When something happened in the family a few years ago, she distanced herself from the matter and didn't even ask a question.
Now that things are getting a little better at home, she's in a hurry to transfer over. Why is she so anxious?
She smiled and said to her three grandchildren, "Go wash up first. Your grandfather and I have something to discuss with your parents."
The three children were sensible enough. They greeted their elders and went back to their room.
After Chen Yushan's grandchildren closed the door, her face darkened and she looked at Qian Huiqiao seriously.
"You've been married to our family for more than ten years. Don't you know what to say and what not to say? What do you think the army is? A place where you can go wherever you want?"
She looked at her son and whispered, "Your dad is in such a sensitive position, and everyone is watching his every move. Don't say that we can't transfer you back now. Even if no one objects, your dad won't do that."
Qian Huiqiao looked up at her mother-in-law, but Chen Yushan ignored her and said to her son in a tough tone:
"Don't even think about transferring back to Beijing before your dad retires. Don't compare yourself with other families. It's their business to do things, but not ours."
Seeing that his mother was angry, Gu Fangjie quickly explained to his parents.
"Dad, Mom, of course I know how serious this is, and I have never thought about transferring back to Beijing. I've gotten used to it over there, and unless I'm needed here, I have no plans to come back."
Qian Huiqiao's mother-in-law has always been very gentle over the years since she got married.
Today was the first time that she spoke to them so harshly, so she didn't dare to complain anymore.
Gu Botang looked up at his son and daughter-in-law, then slowly put down his teacup and said calmly, "It was Commander Yun's idea to transfer Fang Xun here, and he was the one who personally asked the Northwest Military Region for him. If he hadn't mentioned it, I would never have transferred my son back."
"Dad, I know everything."
Gu Fangjie felt very ashamed after hearing what his father said. He had never thought about transferring here.
When Qian Huiqiao mentioned this to him yesterday, he scolded her.
Who would have thought that this woman was so bold that she would dare to bypass him and look for her parents.
She really doesn't know her place. I guess I'll have to have a good talk with her later.
Qian Huiqiao was a little disappointed when she saw that her goal had not been achieved.
The conditions in the Southwest Military Region have improved a lot in recent years, but they cannot be compared with Beijing.
But her parents-in-law both disagreed with the transfer order, and her husband was a blockhead who didn't know how to fight for himself at all.
Unlike the second son, who is sweet-mouthed and can coax people, he was transferred back as soon as his parents-in-law resumed work.
My father-in-law said that this was the person Chief Yun wanted, but what the truth is, I'm afraid only they themselves know.
The more Qian Huiqiao thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt. Although she was also from Beijing, her parents were just ordinary workers and she had many brothers and sisters.
Fortunately, she was admitted to university and met Gu Fanghua, otherwise, she would not have been able to marry her elder brother Gu Fangjie.
In fact, Qian Huiqiao didn’t have so many thoughts before, and she liked Gu Fangjie from the bottom of her heart.
Perhaps influenced by her living environment since childhood, she felt a little inferior after marrying into the family, and felt that she was marrying above her station with Gu Fangjie.
As time went by, Qian Huiqiao's heart began to change subtly. She would ponder over and over again every unintentional joke from others and became very sensitive.
She always feels that her mother-in-law looks down on her.
Today, Gu Fangxun and Xia Tian got married. The mother-in-law was very kind to Xia Tian and her face was almost smiling.
Qian Huiqiao started to overthink and felt that her mother-in-law was biased.
When she returned to the room, she still felt bad. She didn't notice that Gu Fangjie looked unhappy.
She sat on the bed, combing her hair and complaining softly.
"After Fang Xun got married, my mother-in-law and Fang Hua's attitude towards me changed. Especially Fang Hua, she used to be very affectionate to me and always had endless things to say to me. She also doted on my nephews and nieces, buying them food or clothes, and even big bags of snacks."
"But this time we've been back for several days, and she, as an aunt, didn't even buy a piece of candy for the child. Alas, she has finally become cold to us."
"You still have the nerve to say that?" Gu Fangjie looked at her coldly from behind, and his words were merciless.
"Since Fang Hua was so good to you before, how did you treat her when her family was in trouble?"
"It's good enough that she cares about you now, and you still have the nerve to complain about her being cold. If I were Fang Hua, I wouldn't even look at you again. Why should I buy things for you? Do you deserve to eat them?"
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