Yin Lao Er had a helpless look on his face. He had never worried too much about whether he had a son or not. Whether it was a son or a daughter, they were equally precious in his heart.
But Zhou Yuan was different. These years, her mind was almost entirely occupied by the thought of wanting a son, and she was inevitably cold towards her two daughters. No matter how much he talked, it was of no use.
"This has nothing to do with sons and daughters. Can we calm down and talk some sense?" Yin Lao Er tried to explain patiently, but in Zhou Yuan's heart, not having a son had become a scar that was difficult to heal. The more he mentioned it, the more painful it became.
She covered her mouth and ran into the house crying. No need to guess, she must have been hiding inside and wiping her tears alone.
The two daughters looked at their father fearfully, afraid that he would transfer his anger to them like their mother had done.
But Yin Lao Er was not that kind of person. He waved his hand gently and said calmly, "Go to the kitchen and help your mother cook. Don't take what your mother said too seriously."
The two sisters looked at each other, nodded, and then ran briskly to the kitchen.
The atmosphere at home was so depressing that it was almost suffocating. Occasionally, there were sporadic scoldings, but such scenes were commonplace for everyone in the family.
Ever since the third son left home, the house has often been shrouded in this depressing atmosphere.
Yin Laoer had thought about separating from the family and living on his own more than once, but was rejected by Zhou Yuan every time. She believed that this would mean losing the benefits she had received from the eldest wife, and no matter how hard Yin Laoer tried, he could not convince her.
Things are at a stalemate.
Xu Qinghe finally had her own little world, and she carefully prepared a table full of sumptuous dishes.
Yin Yunjie hunted a pheasant from the mountain, pickled one for later enjoyment, and stewed the other one directly, especially to nourish his ailing grandmother.
At dinner time, Xu Qinghe whispered to Zhu Yunxiu, "Grandma, everything is clear now. You don't have to be afraid of Sun Youfang anymore. She wouldn't dare to do anything really wrong. Even if she did, I wouldn't back down. The three of us living a good life is better than anything else."
Before he finished speaking, Xu Qinghe carefully brought a bowl of steaming hot chicken soup and handed it to his grandmother.
Zhu Yunxiu's eyes were slightly red. She had never expected to enjoy such a peaceful and comfortable life. She nodded repeatedly, but her heart was filled with guilt: "If I had known it would be like this, I should have told you this earlier. Maybe we could have lived a better life!"
Xu Qinghe let out a smug smile: "That's right! So from now on, no matter what happens, you can't hide it from me anymore. Remember?"
Zhu Yunxiu nodded repeatedly and agreed: "I remember, I remember."
Yin Yunjie stood aside, listening to their relaxed and joyful conversation. The corners of his mouth rose inadvertently, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
He coughed lightly and said, "I will go back to visit my hometown later. Please rest assured that from now on, no uninvited guests will dare to disturb our lives."
"I'll go with you. Two people are always better than one. If we encounter any problems, we can discuss and solve them together."
Xu Qinghe's eyes were determined. Ever since she witnessed Yin Xiaoyu and his group's visit at noon, she had already anticipated that Yin Yunjie would not sit idly by.
On this issue, Yin Yunjie's position is as solid as a rock. It is undoubtedly wishful thinking to want to gain even the slightest advantage from them.
But she knew very well that Yin Yunjie could not handle the complicated network of relationships in his hometown alone.
Guardianship is never a one-way effort. Yin Yunjie protects her from wind and rain, and she also has to be his solid backing. At the same time, she takes this opportunity to show Yin Yunjie that even if he occasionally leaves home in the future, she is capable of maintaining the harmony and peace of this family.
"Okay." This simple response contains the unspoken understanding between husband and wife.
Although their marriage is new and their emotional foundation is still shallow, they are accustomed to working side by side and in coordination on matters big and small.
What is surprising is that this tacit understanding seems to be natural, without the need for rehearsal, and each time they cooperate they can achieve amazing harmony.
As time passed, Yin Yunjie gradually began to enjoy the process of handling affairs with Xu Qinghe. Every outing became easy and enjoyable, and he felt happy.
Recalling the scene on the wedding day when Xu Qinghe stood up for him in front of everyone, even when thinking about returning to his hometown and facing those difficult relatives, Yin Yunjie felt less repulsive and more calm.
Zhu Yunxiu saw all these warm and harmonious scenes and felt happy in her heart.
She secretly vowed to take care of her health, hoping that one day she would be able to hold her great-great-grandson and help take care of her granddaughter.
After the meal, the couple set out for the Yin family’s old house.
The people over there seemed to have expected this and gathered at home after dinner to wait. Except for Yin Laoer and a few young children who still had innocent smiles on their faces, the others had unwelcome expressions.
Yin Yunjie spoke with a double meaning, his eyes unconsciously glancing at Sun Youfang who was not far away: "I heard that my parents arranged for Xiangyang and the others to stay at my house temporarily, so I came here to confirm whether this is true."
Old Lady Yin was afraid that her eldest daughter-in-law would be embarrassed, so she quickly said, "Yes, your new house is completed, and I thought of sending the children to bring you some popularity."
Xu Qinghe was quite surprised that Mrs. Yin could use such a modern word as "increase popularity" and couldn't help but feel a little admiration for her.
However, this seemingly considerate arrangement actually has an obvious purpose, which makes people feel a little unhappy.
Realizing that Yin Yunjie, as a man, might not be able to refuse directly, Xu Qinghe tactfully took over the topic, "I see. In that case, we must come and find out for ourselves. Xiaoyu told us that it was their parents who suggested that these children live with us and that we cover all their expenses."
Xu Qinghe spoke with a gentle smile on her face and a kind tone. Old Lady Yin was almost persuaded by her gentleness, but then Xu Qinghe changed the subject: "As uncle and aunt, it is our responsibility to take care of the younger generation. However, Mr. and Mrs. Xiangyang are already old, even a little older than me. Moreover, both of their parents are still alive. How can the responsibility of raising children fall on us? I believe that my parents are reasonable people and would not do anything dishonorable. After all, we are newlyweds and have plans to have children in the future. If a group of children are crowded in our house for a long time, wouldn't it be chaotic? I am really worried that this environment will affect our future children. As elders, don't you agree with this?"
Her words drifted softly, which should have made people feel warm and comfortable, but the sharpness hidden in them was completely opposite to this gentle appearance. Every word seemed to be filled with thorns, making the hearts of those sitting around in the room tighten. No one could immediately find the words to refute her. The scene fell into silence for a moment, with only the intertwined breathing sounds remaining.
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