Hearing the courtyard gate being pushed open, Lin Daya, who had been anxiously waiting, quickly peeked out from the kitchen. Seeing that it was Lin Momo who had returned, she breathed a sigh of relief, then playfully scolded:
"Er Ya, why are you only coming home now? Your parents have asked you about it so many times today."
His father only asked twice.
The main reason was that her mother asked her questions a lot.
Every time he asked, he would grumble and curse for a while, yelling at Er Ya, "The first thing you do when you wake up is run outside and play. Don't you know how to help with the housework? What kind of young lady is as lazy as you? I wonder who would dare to marry you in the future. Even if you can't get married, don't even think about staying at home and holding your brother back..."
After scolding Er Ya, he then scolded her:
"You, as the eldest sister, why don't you keep an eye on that brat? What do you mean by going to town to sell medicinal herbs? I wouldn't even want those clods of dirt you carried back from the mountains, and you dare to take them out and try to sell them as medicinal herbs? Do you think a country girl like you knows what medicinal herbs are?"
"Hmph! Wait till she gets back, and I'll teach her a lesson!"
Xu was furious, and Lin Daya didn't dare to say a word. She kept her head down and worked quickly on her tasks, not having a moment to spare.
Lin Sanya was so frightened that she was like a little quail, not daring to breathe loudly, and dutifully followed her older sister to work.
Finally, Lin Musheng, who was inside the house, could no longer stand her nagging and scolded her. Only then did Xu Shi calm down. She slapped her bottom, put her hand on her waist, and slowly walked out of the courtyard to visit other neighbors.
Xu scolded her daughter as if she were beating a child on a rainy day, since she had nothing better to do.
Secondly, it was to seek a sense of presence, or rather, to maintain her last shred of authority in the family.
Since her husband stopped obeying her every word, she has lost most of her authority in the family and has fewer things to decide.
However, having learned her lesson, Madam Xu knew that she had to bow her head when facing a man who valued his reputation, and she couldn't be stubborn, otherwise she would be the one who suffered.
She has to be submissive to her own husband, but she doesn't need to be so polite to her children who came from her womb; she must hold them tightly in her hands.
Her son, Lin Zhiqiang, was the apple of her eye, so naturally she doted on him. Even if he was disobedient, she couldn't bear to scold or beat him at all.
Then all that's left is to take it out on his daughters.
A few days ago, after being offended by Lin Momo, Xu Shi kept quiet for a few days. Later, while Lin Momo was asleep, she started acting up again, even more arrogant than before.
They seemed determined to avenge their previous defeat.
If even two little girls can escape my grasp, then wouldn't all my remaining authority in this house be swept away?
This is probably the most accurate portrayal of Xu's mentality.
After the mountain that had been hanging over their heads disappeared, Lin Daya and Lin Sanya both breathed a sigh of relief.
*
At this moment, Lin Momo finally returned, and Lin Daya was both happy and worried.
She was afraid that her mother would come back soon and vent all her anger from the day on her second sister. She had just recovered, and she didn't want her mother to beat her unconscious again.
Suddenly, he noticed that Lin Momo's clothes were no longer the tattered clothes she had worn when she left home, but a brand new jacket. His gaze swept down further.
Wow, they even changed their shoes to a new pair.
He couldn't help but open his mouth, and his heart skipped a beat with excitement. Could those clods of earth and tree branches really be medicinal herbs?
Otherwise, where would Er Ya get the money to buy this outfit?
I looked into the basket, and it was empty!
It actually sold.
wrong!
How could this girl be so bold? She sold the goods and didn't bring the money back to her family; she even dared to spend it all herself!
This is going to be amazing!
That's it, she's definitely going to get a beating.
"Er Ya, how much did you get for that medicine? And... what's with your clothes and shoes? You didn't spend all the money you got from selling the medicine, did you? You really dare to do that, aren't you afraid your mother will beat you?"
As Lin Daya continued to berate Lin Momo, she angrily poked Lin Momo's head with her finger.
Lin tilted her head slightly to avoid Lin Daya's fingers and said nonchalantly, "I didn't spend it all; I even paid back some to others."
Lin Daya had heard about her second sister borrowing money in the village from her younger sister after returning to her parents' home. Hearing that she knew to repay her debts after earning money, she felt somewhat comforted.
"That's good! But you didn't even tell your mother before buying clothes. If she finds out, you're in big trouble!"
Her mother was the type to stir up trouble even without any wind. If she didn't get involved in something as important as buying clothes, things would definitely escalate into a huge uproar.
Unexpectedly, Lin Momo acted as if she hadn't heard him at all, and started playing the victim with her sulking older sister:
"Sis, is the food ready? I've been running all this way and I'm starving."
I thought to myself, if I inform Madam Xu, will she agree to buy me clothes?
Isn't that a joke?
The money is in my hands, I'm the one suffering the cold, and you still don't know to buy yourself clothes?
She is not Lin Erya in real life.
Let Xu make a fuss if she wants to.
She never intended to please anyone.
Lin Daya knew that she had left home on an empty stomach that morning and had been running around outside for almost a day. How could she not be hungry?
Her heart softened, and she went along with her words, saying, "It's alright. But right now, Mother and Zhiqiang aren't back yet, so we can't eat. Just bear with it a little longer."
"Perfect timing, I'll take a break and recharge."
How could Lin Momo possibly starve herself?
It's just a change of topic.
After unloading the basket from her shoulder, she prepared to return to the side room to rest, as she was quite tired after walking such a long distance.
But then came Lin Daya's somewhat panicked voice from behind: "Mother, you're back? Are you hungry? Shall we eat now?"
"Has your brother returned?" Xu asked, supporting her back with her hand as she moved into the yard, concerned for her precious son.
"No."
Upon hearing this, Xu was immediately displeased: "What's the point of eating if he's not back? What are you all standing there for? Hurry up and go to Zhang Erle's house to call your brother back for dinner! None of them are any of them easy to deal with!"
I have no idea who the last sentence is cursing.
Judging from Xu's character, she certainly wouldn't have the heart to scold her precious son, so she would scold her eldest daughter instead, complaining that she was too tactless: her younger brother hadn't come home for dinner, and she didn't even know to call him back.
Lin Momo ignored the commotion at the courtyard gate and went to the side room where the sisters lived.
Just as he was about to step into the house, he was caught by the sharp-eyed Mrs. Xu.
"Lin Erya, you brat, you came back without even a sound... What's with the clothes you're wearing? Did you buy them in town today? Where did you get the money, you little brat? Did you steal it from your old lady?"
As soon as Xu entered the door, she saw Lin Momo and immediately exploded like a powder keg.
Lin Daya, who was about to go look for her younger brother, suddenly felt a pang of anxiety and withdrew her foot. Braving her mother's raging anger, she carefully explained for her second sister, "Mother, please don't be angry. Be careful of the baby in your belly. This money came from selling medicinal herbs, no, it wasn't stolen from home..."
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