As a result, Old Lady Yin lost her balance, staggered a few steps, and almost fell to the ground, her chest heaving irregularly with anger and shame.
Witnessing this, Xu Qinghe didn't flinch. Instead, she straightened her back even more firmly. Her voice suddenly rose, filled with grievance and helplessness: "Mom, every move I make is out of my deep love and responsibility for this family. Why do you always turn a blind eye and don't understand my feelings?"
Her cries pierced the air, revealing the truth to every ear that might listen, letting all the neighbors know how unfairly things had happened in her family during the time that Yin Yunjie was away.
"You! You still have the nerve to argue here!" Old Mrs. Yin managed to steady herself with great difficulty, but she could not hide her anger even while panting. Fury burned in her old eyes. She took another step, as if she was determined to teach this disobedient daughter-in-law a lesson at all costs.
Just as the atmosphere was becoming tense, Old Man Yin, who had remained silent the entire time, finally spoke up: "That's enough! Isn't this ridiculous enough?"
Although he had some complaints about his wife's misbehavior, he did not criticize her. Instead, he stared at Xu Qinghe with sharp eyes and asked in a low and powerful voice, "What exactly are you here for? Tell me straight away."
Upon hearing this, Xu Qinghe immediately stopped crying. Her expression changed rapidly, and a perfectly placed smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. "Dad, Mom, I just want to remind you two that we are all under the same roof and should stick together to overcome difficulties. Please don't say anything outside to avoid damaging my reputation and Yin Yunjie's. If we are not at peace, you two will not be able to have a peaceful old age."
After that, she took out a piece of fresh meat from the basket she carried with her and handed it to Old Lady Yin respectfully with gentle movements. Without waiting for a response, she turned and left, saying, "Although Yin Yunjie is not at home, as a daughter-in-law, I should do my best to show my care."
At this moment, Xie Di, who had been waiting for an opportunity, took advantage of the situation and eagerly fanned the flames: "Mom and Dad, look at the attitude of my third brother's wife! The one he married wasn't just a wife, he was like inviting back a living ancestor!"
However, before she could be proud for long, Xu Qinghe suddenly stopped, turned around with a sharp gaze, and said seriously: "Sister-in-law, family harmony is the key to success. If you insist on creating disputes, don't blame me for taking away some precious things from you. Believe me, I am capable enough to do it."
After he finished speaking, Xu Qinghe's lips curled up into a faint smile, and then he turned around gracefully, leaving behind a resolute back.
Xie Di stood there in shock, shocked by the courage and boldness Xu Qinghe displayed in front of the two elders of the Yin family. This public warning caught her off guard.
Anger and panic surged in her heart - if Xu Qinghe really dared to touch a hair of her beloved son, she would never let it go!
"Father and Mother, are you really going to let that woman be so arrogant?"
Xie Di was unwilling to accept this and wanted to argue, but Old Man Yin sternly stopped her: "That's enough. She's right. A harmonious family brings prosperity. Stop fanning the flames! Remember, family matters must not be known to outsiders. If it gets out, and anything happens to the Third Brother, I'll hold you responsible."
Although Yin Yunjie only provided five silver dollars per month for retirement, it was better than having nothing.
Although this amount of money is not much, it should not be underestimated.
Old Lady Yin originally wanted to say a few good words for Xie Di, but under the majesty of Old Man Yin, she had to give up and could only swallow the resentment and unwillingness in her heart.
After all, facing Xu Qinghe's ruthless threat, she really had no choice.
She waved her hand, and the piece of meat flew into Xie Di's arms. She warned, "Listen to your father and stop gossiping about him. Think carefully about the five dollars a month. Without it, our lives will be even more difficult! Go quickly and cook this meat."
Xie Di looked at the meat in her hand, feeling mixed emotions.
On the one hand, she was calculating the five dollars per month, and on the other hand, she was afraid of the authority of Old Man Yin, so she walked towards the kitchen reluctantly.
Xu Qinghe had already made up her mind about this. On the way to Yin's home, she deliberately left the meat in the basket exposed to everyone, and on the way back, she carried an empty basket.
Neighbors on the street couldn't help but discuss, "Qinghe, you're truly filial. Not only do you think about your wet nurse, you also care about the two elders of the Yin family. It's a pity that the incident at the wedding banquet seems to have left a big grudge in the two elders' hearts. When people outside mention it, they can't help but shake their heads and sigh, and privately, they don't know how to fabricate your faults."
The speaker may not intend it, but the listener may take it seriously.
Xu Qinghe listened, her smile still gentle. "Aunt, you're too kind. Respecting elders is a matter of course. I'm doing my job, so how dare you praise me like that? Actually, although my parents-in-law may be harsh in words, they have very kind hearts. Otherwise, how could they accept my little gift? They just have a sharp tongue but a soft heart."
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When the others heard this, they all secretly curled their lips and thought to themselves, who can easily resist such delicious meat that is delivered to your door for free?
Who in the village doesn’t know about the recent incident in the Yin family?
Even an old woman who never goes out of the house can get a rough idea of the situation.
Old Lady Yin's voice resounded through the sky, mixed with Xu Qinghe's sorrowful cries. At this moment, she could still utter teasing words with a smile on her face, but in fact, she was feeling sad and aggrieved deep in her heart.
Marrying into the Yin family may seem glorious on the surface, but it is filled with bitterness and depression inside. Without a broad mind, how can one withstand such pressure?
Seeing helplessness and sympathy on everyone's faces, Xu Qinghe knew that his actions had achieved the desired effect, so he said goodbye to everyone with a smile, saying that he had to rush home to prepare dinner for his elderly grandmother.
As she turned around, she waved her sleeves lightly and walked away freely.
As for the gossips coming from behind her, she chose to ignore them.
Just as she was busy teaching her fellow villagers how to grow bean sprouts and make pea flour, a group of lively children came over and shouted excitedly, "Sister Qinghe, your letter is here!"
Following closely behind the children was a young postman in a green uniform, who looked to be in his early twenties. He carried a bulging blue cloth bag on his shoulder and looked quite dedicated.
He asked politely, "Excuse me, are you Comrade Xu Qinghe?"
"That's right." Xu Qinghe nodded repeatedly.
Hearing this, the postman took out a letter from his bag and handed it to her, adding considerately, "If you need a reply, I can wait for you here and take it out to post."
Although this was a good thing, Xu Qinghe hadn't finished his work yet, so he politely responded, "Thank you very much, but I'm really busy right now. I might not have time to read the letter until tonight. I'll go to the city to mail it myself. Thank you for making this special trip!"
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