Chapter 34: Separation
The physical clock made Liu Qingqing accustomed to waking up early.
When I opened my eyes, I didn't see Song Jinglin, but there was a warm infusion bottle in the quilt.
This kind of glass infusion bottle is a rare and valuable item.
Only people who are hospitalized or work in the hospital can get it.
Villagers almost never go to the hospital all year round. Even if they feel unwell, they will only go to the village doctor.
Wang Youde from Taoshan Village only prescribes pills and does not give intravenous drips, so there are only a few intravenous drip bottles in the entire village.
Liu Qingqing touched the residual warmth of the infusion bottle and felt satisfied.
After getting up, washing, and getting dressed, he found a patched jacket worn by villagers and put it on.
"Sister-in-law is back. Did she come back empty-handed?"
"What's the matter? Song Jinglin didn't bring anything for his parents when he came back? That's really unfilial. I'll talk to him about it later." Liu Qingqing said with a serious expression.
Tian Cuixiang frowned. How could she be fine if her mother-in-law heard this?
"Eldest wife, stop talking nonsense. Did Jinglin eat all the candies he brought back for your child?" Sure enough, when Song's mother heard that her son was being talked about, she immediately became unhappy.
Tian Cuixiang quickly calmed down: "Mom, I didn't say anything about my second brother."
Liu Qingqing smiled: "That's me. Why is it that in our Song family, filial piety to the elderly is calculated per person, not per family? Then you, sister-in-law, must make up for it quickly. Don't forget the shares of Maotou, Dani, and Erni. Once you make up for it, I promise that there will be no problems."
Tian Cuixiang raised her voice: "Sister-in-law, what are you saying? We are just digging for food in the soil. We can't compare with you who eat the government's food. When you go home, you have to bring something back."
"Sister-in-law, what you said is not right. Our Jinglin sends ten yuan home every month. Look around, not to mention the whole village, even the whole brigade, who can be as filial to their parents as much as him in a month? Jinglin doesn't keep any money for himself, and sends his allowance home every month. I haven't spent a penny of his salary. My wife and I don't eat or drink at home. Ten yuan a month is not considered filial piety? Then sister-in-law must give more. Tell me how much? I have to publicize your filial piety to sister-in-law." Liu Qingqing spoke softly, but every word touched Song's mother's face.
Song's mother, who cares a lot about her reputation, can't let the two of them embarrass the Song family.
Song's mother's face suddenly darkened, and she shouted outside: "Boss, if your wife doesn't want to live a good life here, send her back to her parents' home. If you don't want to live here anymore, separate from her immediately. Don't live a good life here every day and then mess up my family."
Song Jingchun had heard the quarrel between the women in the house a long time ago. He was talking with his brother in the yard. He was embarrassed and didn't know what to do when his wife was making trouble. He wanted to say a few words to his brother to ease the situation, but his mother called him out.
Father Song came out of the house and slowly walked to the dining table.
Song Jingchun pulled his wife's arm, but Tian Cuixiang shook it off with a look of dissatisfaction on her face.
"Boss, since this family is not peaceful, you should just separate and live separately!" Song's father shocked everyone.
Song's mother had just threatened her eldest daughter-in-law, but she didn't expect the old man to be so serious.
Song Jingchun quickly begged for mercy: "Dad, it's Cuixiang's fault. I asked her to apologize."
Liu Qingqing had a faint expression, it didn't matter to her whether they broke up or not.
Song Jinglin was a little dazed.
This scene is somewhat familiar, yet somewhat different.
In his memory, his wife's arguments with others were not so organized.
He didn't argue with anyone, just sat there calmly with a smile on his face.
He walked over to Liu Qingqing and said, "Dad, all my allowance has been sent home over the years, every month. Now that I'm married, I can't say I didn't spend a penny on my wife. That would be nothing. From now on, I'll give you five yuan a month, and I'll have to make plans for my children with the rest."
Song's mother was surprised: "Is there green grass?"
Liu Qingqing twitched her lips. What was going on? Her son had only been back for a few days.
"Mom, I'm talking about later." Song Jinglin was a little embarrassed and annoyed.
"Ah, later, yes, later." Song's mother said embarrassedly. At this moment, she was shocked by the old man and did not use her brain.
Father Song was silent for a moment and then nodded: "Okay, Jinglin has sent enough home over the years."
Tian Cuixiang's eyes widened, and she saw that things were getting out of control.
She repeatedly stated, "Dad, I was just arguing with my brother and sister-in-law. Our family is doing well, so how can we split up? We should continue to do everything as before. Otherwise, it would be so embarrassing if outsiders saw it. Who in the village with living parents would want to split up the family?"
"That's right, old man, please don't meddle in this. It's a joke if we talk about dividing the family property just because of our quarrel." Song's mother followed suit.
Tian Cuixiang turned to Liu Qingqing and smiled like a chrysanthemum: "Sister-in-law, I have never been a mean person. Don't take my words to heart if they don't please you."
Liu Qingqing chuckled, and when everyone looked at her, she said to Tian Cuixiang, "I am also a person who speaks my mind and speaks without hesitation. I really can't tell any lies. I'm sure you can understand, sister-in-law."
Song Jinglin laughed secretly in his heart when he heard this. He couldn't afford to lose even a word of this.
No matter how angry Tian Cuixiang was after hearing this, she didn't make any more noise.
Seeing that the situation had settled down, Song's mother breathed a sigh of relief. The old man had been causing trouble day by day.
Father Song glanced at the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who were trying their best to cover up the misunderstanding. "Let's make it a deal. Gather the things at home and divide them into three parts. After all, Jinglin and his wife are not at home all year round, so it's no different from dividing the family."
Song's mother was anxious: "How can it be the same? If the family is divided, we will have two families."
"Since the family has split up, he's no longer your son?" Song's father slammed the table and said, "Shut up."
Song's mother's face turned pale. This was the first time that the old man had not given her face in front of his son and daughter-in-law.
Liu Qingqing looked at Song Jinglin and blinked at his gaze: This has nothing to do with me.
Song Jinglin didn't get what she wanted to say and just gave her a soothing look.
Song's mother was very angry about the indifference of her youngest son and daughter-in-law. This showed whether they were in the same mind as her.
Look at the old family, why are they all speaking for her?
"Boss, after dinner, go and ask your village elder uncle and eldest uncle to come over." Father Song ordered.
Some people eat breakfast without any appetite, while others don’t care.
After taking a few bites, Song's mother became more and more angry. She pushed the bowl away and went into her room in anger.
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