Seeing her father-in-law looking at her expectantly, Shen Yunsheng chuckled and said, "Father, I earned one tael of silver today!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wenjing smiled with delight and praised, "Good boy, you are really capable! This one or two taels of silver is enough to cover my wages for two months."
Her father-in-law praised Shen Yunsheng, but Shen Yunsheng still felt a little uncomfortable. She thought to herself that she would go to the market later and buy some daily necessities.
"Father, you don't need to go logging anymore. My husband and I will support you." Shen Yunsheng said earnestly. She took out all the money she had earned from selling bamboo shoots and stuffed it into her father-in-law's hand.
Although the amount of silver was not much, each coin was earned through her hard work. She had to take concrete actions to prove that she and her husband were capable of supporting her father-in-law, and also cut off Granny Yang's future.
Looking at the heavy silver in his hand, Xiao Wenjing was filled with emotion.
He knew his daughter-in-law was worried about him having to work at his age, which was why she was so insistent that he not go logging.
And this money also represents the daughter-in-law's heartfelt sentiments.
“Jingchuan’s family, keep this money. It will come in handy when you have children in the future.”
Xiao Wenjing's eyes reddened with emotion. He had always been the one earning money for others to spend, but today, he received money from his daughter-in-law. He was both surprised and happy.
Shen Yunsheng smiled and looked at her father-in-law: "Father, as long as you don't cause trouble, I promise you will live a good life."
Xiao Wenjing couldn't help but mutter to himself, "This brat, how dare she talk to me like that!"
He shook his head helplessly as he thought about it.
It seems that in my daughter-in-law's eyes, I've become a troublesome old woman who loves to cause trouble.
Watching her sister-in-law hand the silver to her father, Xiao Wanqing was utterly puzzled. Although her father was indeed the head of the family, he wasn't the one who truly made the decisions. He was weak-willed and indecisive, practically a dispensable figure in the household, almost a mere figurehead.
Thinking about this, Xiao Wanqing felt increasingly dissatisfied. She really didn't understand why she should hand over the money to such a powerless man.
If it were up to her to decide, she would never do it.
Seeing that his younger sister's expression was not good, Xiao Jingchuan lowered his voice and said, "Little sister, don't take it to heart. Your sister-in-law is doing this for the sake of our family."
Xiao Wanqing nodded, but she still felt uncomfortable. Even if the money was split equally, her father was not entitled to a share. When they were picking bamboo shoots, her father made sarcastic remarks.
Shen Yunsheng naturally noticed her sister-in-law's expression, but she didn't care.
She took her father-in-law's hand and said with a smile, "Dad, let's go to the market and buy some good food."
"Wanqing, look at your sister-in-law, how filial she is."
Xiao Wenjing left the restaurant with his daughter-in-law in a good mood. Xiao Jingchuan handed the empty basket to his sister and they left together.
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The group of four arrived at the market.
Shen Yunsheng picked out a new outfit for her father-in-law and mother-in-law, and also bought some meat and vegetables.
Xiao Wenjing couldn't stop smiling as he held the things his daughter-in-law had bought for him.
However, Xiao Wanqing kept a straight face. She felt very uncomfortable watching her brother and sister-in-law spend money on their father like water.
After returning home, Shen Yunsheng began to cook. She was skilled and quickly prepared a sumptuous meal.
At the dinner table, Xiao Wanqing finally couldn't help but speak up: "Sister-in-law, you must have spent a lot of money today, right? Our family isn't well-off to begin with, how can you be so extravagant?"
Shen Yunsheng put down his chopsticks, glanced at Xiao Wanqing, and said slowly, "Wanqing, I know you're worried about the family's financial situation. But it's only right to be filial to our elders, and I also earned some money today. We must believe that as long as we work hard, life will get better and better."
Xiao Jingchuan quickly chimed in, "Yes, little sister, your sister-in-law is right. Besides, our father has worked hard all his life, so it's only right that we take care of him now."
Xiao Wenjing was deeply moved. His voice trembled as he said, "My good children, thank you. Our family will definitely get better and better from now on!"
Xiao Wanqing let out a cold snort, her face showing a disdainful expression.
She was filled with resentment and disappointment towards her father, believing that he was not worthy of being expected of or trusted.
She thought they were incredibly foolish to waste their precious money on such a good-for-nothing father.
Shen Yunsheng planned to comfort her sister-in-law afterward. Now that her father-in-law was still present, there were some things she couldn't say.
When Xiao Jingchuan was in town, he understood his wife's intention. He had written down all the money spent that day and would give it to his wife.
After Xiao Wenjing finished eating and drinking, he looked up at Shen Yunsheng and said, "Jingchuan's family, I'm full. You can continue eating."
Xiao Wanqing sneered disdainfully, secretly cursing her father as a sycophant.
Seeing that her father-in-law was about to leave, Shen Yunsheng smiled and reminded him, "Father, please don't tell the old lady about us selling bamboo shoots. If they all go and pick them, we won't make any money."
"Don't worry, I know." Xiao Wenjing nodded, then turned and went back into the house.
Shen Yunsheng looked at Xiao Wanqing and said softly, "Wanqing, I know you have some opinions about Father. But he is, after all, an elder, and we, as the younger generation, should respect him. Moreover, I believe he is also trying to change himself."
Xiao Wanqing pouted, "Sister-in-law, you're just too kind. A man like Dad doesn't deserve your kindness at all."
"Wanqing, the most important thing in a family is mutual understanding and support. We all hope that this family can get better and better, right?" Shen Yunsheng held Xiao Wanqing's hand and said earnestly.
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