Wu Xiufang sat there in a daze, and Jianshu did not disturb her, letting her think about it carefully. There are many things that only she can figure out, and what outsiders can do is just to remind her.
In Jianshu's view, Wu Xiufang is like most women of this era - great, dedicated, and has devoted her entire life to her family.
She does not comment on whether this is right or wrong. After all, this is the general value nowadays, and even they themselves think it is worth it.
She didn't want to change anything, nor did she want Wu Xiufang to become a modern independent woman, which was simply impossible. She just hoped that when she loved her family, she could also love herself more.
Wu Xiufang thought a lot, feeling like something was taking root in her heart, trying to break through the ground. She felt a little excited, but couldn't help but hesitate, "Will this work? Will it..."
Before she could finish the rest of her words, she was interrupted by Jianshu, "It's possible!" Seeing that she was determined to move, how could she hesitate? What if she hesitated and then backed down?
I finally managed to stick my head out of the shell, but I can’t go back in!
"Just listen to me, sister-in-law. Let them do it on their own. They're grown-ups now, not babies who need to be held and fed. If their clothes aren't clean, just let them wear them. At most, they'll get a little dirty, but nothing serious will happen. Eating is even simpler. You can either cook it yourself, or if you can't, go to the cafeteria. You won't starve."
"They're used to sweeping and mopping the floor, so just take your time. Let them discuss the rest of the chores. I think they should be trained like this from a young age. You're their mother, not their babysitter. Do you really have to follow them around for the rest of their lives?"
Afraid that she might still hesitate, Jian Shu took her hand and patted it gently, then gave her a strong dose of medicine, "Sister-in-law, if the child learns more, it will be easier for her to find a partner when she grows up, right? Aren't capable children more popular than those who know nothing? Sister-in-law, think about it, if the other party knows nothing, would you be willing to let Yaya marry him?"
"I'll listen to you, let's do it!" Hearing it would be good for the child, Wu Xiufang immediately agreed. Long-term ideas can't be changed with just a few words.
Jianshu doesn’t mind at all. The process is not important, as long as the goal is achieved.
The first step is to free yourself from busy housework.
Only when you have extra personal time can you consider other things.
Wu Xiufang's hands were warm, with calluses on her fingertips and many tiny scars. They did not feel smooth to the touch, and her entire hands bore the marks of time.
Jianshu went into the house to get some vanishing cream, paused, and then found a can of clam oil from the space.
He put the vanishing cream on the table, opened the clam oil, took a small amount, took Wu Xiufang's hand, and slowly applied it to her.
"They say hands are a woman's second face. We don't say they need to be beautiful, but at least they should feel comfortable to touch, right? Winter is cold and dry, and hands easily chapped. That would be so painful. Why should we suffer this?"
"To put it bluntly, Captain Zhao's salary is not low, and he sends quite a bit back home every month. But how much of his money can be spent on the elderly? Everyone else can spend it, and you are his wife, so why can't you spend some on yourself? Are you willing to let other people spend your husband's money? You are frugal and reluctant to spend money here, but maybe she is still living a luxurious life at home, and using the money your husband sends back to buy cold cream for her wife!" Jian Shu's voice was soft and gentle, but she was actually fanning the flames.
She knew full well that Wu Xiufang had never liked her relatives back home; they had had many conflicts in the past, and things hadn't been pleasant back home. Captain Zhao had to send a considerable amount of money back home every month, but he would constantly find excuses to ask for more money.
My nephew is getting married, my niece is getting married, my child wants a pen for school, and my old man is not feeling well again...
Their relationship wasn't good to begin with, and he was always taking advantage. How could Wu Xiufang not have some complaints? But after all, they were family, and as his wife, she couldn't say anything.
But what Jianshu said today seemed to wake her up like a slap in the face. Yes, she lived frugally at home every day, and her children also lived a hard life. In the same housing estate, with similar conditions, she didn't eat meat as often as others.
But what about them? They might be eating meat every other day with the tickets they sent back! I remember the last time I went back, the flesh on my uncle's baby son's body was almost as big as two iron eggs.
Wu Xiufang couldn't help but clench her hands, and her breathing became faster.
Jianshu pretended not to see it and changed his hand to continue applying clam oil to her.
Who would want others to take advantage of their family? The man might still care about the brotherhood, but the wife who married into the family has no affection for them. Even if there is, it is only resentment.
Don’t say that women are narrow-minded. It’s the same in the other case. How many men are willing to let their wives help their parents’ family?
The same behavior, the woman becomes Voldemort, while the man can get the reputation of a brotherly love, huh! How disgusting!
"Sister-in-law, come here and lower your face. This vanishing cream is the best for applying to your face. It will make your face smooth and tender, and it has a little fragrance. The price is not too expensive. After all, your face is so small, and you won't use much every day. A can can last for a long time. In addition to the boxed ones, it is also sold in bulk, and the effects are almost the same. After you use it up, you can take the can and get another one. It doesn't cost much. After using it for a year, I'm afraid you won't even have enough money for a pen." Jianshu opened the door to the vanishing cream again, introduced it to her while applying it, and finally couldn't help but add fuel to the fire.
Wu Xiufang said nothing, lowering her head and letting her do what she wanted, stroking her hand that had been rubbed with clam oil. It was smooth, completely different from the roughness of her usual skin.
After wiping my face, I couldn't help but touch it again. It was also smooth, and I could smell a faint fragrance at the tip of my nose.
Thinking about herself as a girl, thinking about the group of parasites in her hometown who were sucking blood from her family, and thinking about the children in the family who were not strong at all, she finally made up her mind.
Yes, why did she think so much? She took care of this and that, but never thought about herself. Now that she thinks about it, she feels so exhausted, so exhausted that she can't even remember what she used to be like.
If others can spend money, why can't she?
"Shushu, you're right. I should be nicer to myself. Vanishing cream, right? I'll go to the city to buy some tomorrow. Let them handle the housework themselves." Wu Xiufang smoothed her hair and smiled, "That's perfect. I think your short hair looks good. I'll get a cut tomorrow too."
She wants to slowly find her original self.
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