Chapter 94 Does the stepmother still love them?
"Don't be so nice, I know you guys are all well fed and well fed at home, and you look down on my handful of sunflower seeds."
Erbao was so bored after hearing such meaningless talk that he turned around and left.
Mother Zhao stopped him again, "I'm serious. We're good friends. I know you're a smart kid, and I'm doing this for the good of your family. Look, your stepmother's father is here today. Are you worried? Tell me the truth, mother-in-law, are you worried that your mother will leave with him?"
Erbao was already in a bad mood, and after hearing this, he wanted to leave even more.
Mrs. Zhao held on tightly, "Why are you so stubborn? I was right, wasn't I? I'm here to help you. I don't want your mother to leave. She's a good person and has been kind to everyone in Wangjia Village. We were wrong about what happened before, aren't we? I'm old now, and I've apologized to you, too. Why are you still so stubborn? Can you please talk to me properly? If you really don't want to listen to me, I won't say anything! I've eaten more salt than you, an old woman. If you don't listen to me, I won't talk to you even if you beg me in the future..."
Erbao stopped walking.
Mrs. Zhao continued, "I don't think your cheap grandpa is someone who can be easily dismissed. Just wait and see, he will definitely come back in the future. Today, your mother was stubborn and drove him away. If he comes again next time, I heard your cheap grandpa say that there is a sick grandma at home, right? Next time, he brings your cheap grandma and deceives your mother away, or deceives your family's money away. What do you think we should do?"
Erbao said, "No, my mother won't leave."
If it were Dabao, he would definitely have a blank expression, but Erbao would not be like that. As he said this, there was still a hint of sadness on his face.
Mrs. Zhao whispered, "We're not afraid of ten thousand, but we're afraid of one. Your mother is your stepmother. She didn't leave before because she didn't have money and it was inconvenient for her to leave. Now she has money, and the Jiang family has come knocking on our door again. No one can predict what will happen, right? We've all been worried about you. Now that your father is back, it's a big turn for the better. But apart from being better looking, your father can't compare to your mother. We must let Jiang and your father have another biological child. In this way, we can use the child to truly tie her heart. We won't be afraid of anyone from the Jiang family, not even gods."
Erbao was stunned.
Subconsciously, I started to panic.
Have another child?
Does the stepmother still love them?
Will it go back to the way it was before?
"Are you afraid that your mother won't love you anymore? It's okay! Your father is back, and you won't have to worry about food and drink. Leave your mother here, and you'll be a harmonious and beautiful family. Besides, your stepmother is different now. Even if she has her own children, we believe she won't be harsh on you anymore. Wouldn't it be better to have another brother or sister and keep your stepmother at home?"
Erbao didn't refute.
Start thinking seriously.
Mrs. Zhao's voice became even quieter. "Your father just came back, and you children are older now. It's best to sleep on your own kang at night so you don't get in their way and help them develop a bond. Don't look at me like that. I'm sincerely giving you advice. Your parents might be too embarrassed to talk to you. You three kids are smart, and they just need someone like me to remind you."
Erbao still didn't speak.
At this time, someone had already come over, and the two did not want others to hear such a private matter.
Mrs. Zhao added, "If you don't believe me, go talk to your brother. I just said it casually. It's okay if you don't listen."
After saying that, he went back to chatting with the women.
Several friends came to Erbao to play in the mud, but Erbao was not interested in playing at all.
Finally, he couldn't bear it anymore and went to find Dabao.
***
All things are difficult at the beginning. There are really a lot of things to do on the first day of building a house.
Fortunately, Wang Laowu came back and took on the heavy responsibility.
On days like this, we'll be busy for half a month, and luckily there are so many people, otherwise it would take even longer.
Jiang Lianzhu is mainly responsible for food and drink. The villagers come to help without asking for any wages, but the food must be good.
There are all kinds of hard dishes, meat buns, white rice, and egg soup at every meal.
Jiang Lianzhu couldn't do it alone and was going to ask someone for help. Erya and her mother came over to help her with the work, washing, collecting and tidying up, running around.
They were busy until the evening. Erya and her mother helped to clean the kitchen and did not leave.
Jiang Lianzhu smiled and said, "Er Ya, today I'm really grateful that you and your daughter came to help me cook. It would be really troublesome for me to cook for so many people by myself."
"We will come again tomorrow. It's our duty to help every day." Erya smiled sweetly.
Erya's mother is a woman of few words, and in most situations, it is Erya who speaks for her.
She is truly a cowardly woman who obeys her husband at home, obeys her son if she has no husband, and obeys her daughter if she has no son.
Jiang Lianzhu had no temper towards such women.
She has no sense of existence at all. Even now, she doesn't know Erya's mother's last name or first name. She used to hear people call her the fourth brother's wife, but now they all call her Erya's mother.
Just like an anonymous person.
"Thank you very much. I'm tired today, go back and rest early."
Erya twisted her head and said, "Aunt Wu, this is three taels of silver. We plan to pay you back first, and then we can work to pay the rest. What do you think?"
Jiang Lianzhu was stunned. "Is this the dividend money from the autumn pear paste that Uncle Li Zheng gave out a few days ago?"
Erya nodded. "Yes. The village head is kind and considerate of us. He gave us the money according to the same account..."
Jiang Lianzhu would definitely not accept it. "You can keep it for now. There's no rush about the money you owe me. When I was making the Autumn Pear Paste, you helped me with the work, and that already paid off half of it. This time I'm building the house, and you're here to help with the cooking. It'll take you at least half a month, and the remaining half will be paid off. You don't need to pay me back. You and your daughter can keep the money. There are many places where you need to spend money. I've lived a life like yours, so I understand it's not easy. Don't mention paying me back in the future."
Erya said anxiously, "How can our work be worth so much silver? Fifth Aunt, you're overcharging us."
Isn't this obviously letting them take advantage?
Jiang Lianzhu still refused. "If you think it's too much, you can come and help me when our family needs help in the future. Also, your father went to jail, and I was indirectly responsible for it. I feel bad about it and want to make amends."
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