Shen Banxia was unaware of Zhou Mingjiao's dazed state. When she saw Zhou's mother coming to her door, she didn't want to pay any attention to her.
Zhou's mother took a deep breath and forced a smile. "Eldest daughter-in-law, you see, no matter how you live here, it's not as convenient as home. Why don't you and your eldest son go back to live here? Look, you're getting bigger every day, and you don't know how to cook. Your eldest son has to go out to work now, and he doesn't have time to cook for you."
Deep down, she wanted nothing more than to scratch Shen Banxia to death. That damned bitch, she's so lucky. Just because she's pregnant, she acts like she's some kind of saint. Besides treating other people's illnesses, even her meals are cooked by the eldest son. What a slut.
Shen Banxia didn't even glance at him. Her words were ridiculous; she seemed afraid outsiders wouldn't know she was a lazy bum who couldn't even cook. Too lazy to bother with her, she simply pushed the blame onto her husband, saying, "Zhou Mingqian is in charge of everything at home. You can wait for him to come back before we talk about anything."
To provide a good environment for the baby in her womb, she didn't want to have a big argument with Zhou's mother.
But clearly, Zhou's mother had already done her research. "Eldest daughter-in-law, you can fool others with your words, but you can't fool me. Not to mention that the eldest son is in the county town right now, I know my son. He listens to everything you say."
"Is that so? If that's the case, then I have no reason to obediently go back when someone tells me to get out."
Zhou's mother choked, "Eldest daughter-in-law, look at you, why are you still holding a grudge? I was just saying it casually when I was angry, and now your father has also criticized me. I also think that I was too harsh that day. That's why I came here in person today to apologize to you."
She was seething with hatred. That damned bitch! With so many people around, she, an elder, had to apologize to the younger one. If this were in the old days, she would have been divorced immediately. How would she ever face anyone again?
Shen Banxia wasn't blind, so how could she not see that while Zhou's mother was saying apologies on the surface, her eyes looked like she wanted to devour someone?
Judging from the disapproving looks of those around her, it seemed that someone had given Zhou's mother advice. Was it Zhou's father, who hadn't shown up, or Zhou Mingjiao, who had been silent by the side?
Things are getting more and more "funny". This whole family is really going to great lengths for a job.
Before Shen Banxia could even finish her thought, the older women waiting to see the doctor started talking one by one, "Mingqian's wife, your mother-in-law has already apologized to you, why haven't you gone home yet?"
"That's right. No matter what, your mother-in-law is still your mother-in-law. She's an elderly person, so why can't you, as the younger generation, be more accommodating?"
"That's right, filial piety is something many young people have forgotten."
"Isn't that the truth? No matter how wrong she is, the mother-in-law has already bowed her head. What more do you want? Do you expect her to kneel down and beg you?"
They all disagreed and criticized, believing that parents are always right, especially since the other party had apologized.
If we don't continue, wouldn't that make us seem like an immature junior?
Shen Banxia certainly understood this principle. Unlike later generations, where human relationships were thin, in this era, human relationships were strong. Consequently, if you were too "aloof" in your conduct, people would avoid you.
Would Shen Banxia allow herself to fall into such a passive situation?
Of course not, especially since Grandpa and Grandma are coming over later.
“Grandma, look at what you’re saying. How could we dare ask you to apologize? Sigh, it’s all our fault as the young ones. You told us to get out, so we obediently left. We have no food. We’ll go back to get work points for food. Our parents said the family is in dire straits and they can’t even afford to cook. Besides, our parents also told us to get as far away as possible from now on, and we listened to them. Later, in order to survive, we even shamelessly went to Aunt Zhu and the others.”
Isn't it just playing the victim? Anyone can do that.
The women who were just moments ago filled with righteous indignation have now fallen silent. Although they had heard some rumors, they never imagined that they wouldn't even be given food.
Are they planning to let Zhou Mingqian and his wife starve to death?
Not to mention, Mingqian's wife is pregnant.
How come we never noticed before that the Zhou family could be so ruthless?
Listening to the discussions around him, Zhou Mo was almost petrified.
Shen Banxia didn't care about all that. "Sigh, it's also our fault. We never thought about our parents' difficulties. On the first night we stayed at the clinic, we encountered a poisonous snake and almost lost our lives. Luckily, Zhou Mingqian rushed back in the middle of the night. Sigh, we stayed in the hospital for another three days. All of this was done with the help of Aunt Zhu."
Seeing that the older women were all ears, Chen Banxia continued to speak steadily, her eyes reddening and tears welling up in them. "When we left, we only took some of my own dowry. To pay off my debts, I sent everything to the recycling point. Even so, it's still not enough to cover the expenses from the past few days. These days, I feel like I have to pay off debts every time I open my eyes."
"You're talking nonsense! There's nothing like what you're saying. What are you spouting?" Zhou's mother was furious and rushed over to hit Banxia.
Fortunately, the elderly women who came to see a doctor blocked them.
"Oh dear, that won't do. You can't hit someone. Mingqian's wife is pregnant."
Shen Banxia's tears fell instantly. "Mother-in-law, I know you don't like us, but I really didn't say these things carelessly. Aunt Zhu knows, and you know that going to the hospital costs money. At that time, I also had a miscarriage, so the expenses were even more."
They did spend a lot at the time, but both of them had their own sources of income, so they didn't feel anything was wrong.
But now, she has to say it. She wasn't lying to Aunt Zhu; she did borrow money and food, it's just a matter of how much.
Zhou's mother remained silent.
Seeing this, the others understood to some extent as well.
It seems that what the villagers were saying wasn't false after all.
My wife is really ruthless this week. She's not my daughter-in-law, but she's my son, and the baby in her belly is too. Why can't she think straight?
Now things are different. The eldest son has become successful, but the Zhou family has done all sorts of things. For example, when Mingqian's wife was hospitalized, people from their village went to visit her, but the Zhou family acted as if nothing had happened.
She came in a hurry and left in a hurry; that perfectly describes Zhou's mother.
Shen Banxia knew that this matter was probably not over yet. In the past, even with just a few unfounded jobs, the Zhou family could still cause all sorts of trouble.
Now, Zhou Mingqian has a real job as a purchasing agent.
Given the way the Zhou family behaves, they're probably going to go mad again.
But why is Zhou Mingjiao so quiet today? This is so unlike her usual self. Is she plotting something again?
Shen Banxia never hesitated to speculate about Zhou Mingjiao with the utmost malice.
After all, according to some of the things Zhou Mingqian found out, Zhou Mingjiao seemed to be involved.
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