Next, Grandma Da Mei and Grandpa Ming started blaming each other. Grandma Da Mei accused Grandpa Ming of helping his parents bully Grandma Yan, while Grandpa Ming retorted that he loved Grandma Yan the most and had always protected her. Grandma Da Mei deliberately slandered him, and the two had different understandings about whether Grandma Yan had been bullied.
Ming Yunshu fed Zhu Fanfan some melon seeds and said, "These are things they've been holding in for over twenty years. Let them vent today. If you get tired of it, let me know and I'll remind them to come up with the next topic."
This girl just loves watching the excitement. Then she turned to look at Xiaoxiao, afraid that she would be unhappy because he was taking care of Fanfan. Oh my god, even more so, Xiaoxiao's muscles were tense, and she was probably thinking about something. She clenched her fist and whispered, "Go for it!"
They were even afraid the third child would cry, so they just put the bottle in his mouth. The three silly kids just drank the water and didn't care about anything outside. Oh well, don't ask anymore. Anyway, their whole family is abnormal.
Zhu Fanfan didn't speak, but felt strange in her heart. Uncle Yunshu looked extremely calm, as if he had everything under control in the Ming family. She felt a little uneasy, as if anyone could not hide their pretense in front of him. How could such a person still be at the bottom?
The people across the street seemed tired of arguing and started bringing up old grievances. Grandma Da Mei accused the Ming family elders of setting rules for Grandma Yan, making her go to empty her in-laws' chamber pots before dawn every morning. Only after emptying the chamber pots could she wash up, then cook for the whole family. After cooking, she had to serve everyone until they were all fed before she could eat. After that, she had to wash the dishes, clean the house, and then go to work in the fields. She had to come back on time at noon to cook, and after cooking, she didn't even have time to rest before going to work in the fields. She wouldn't be able to come back until evening, and then she would cook and serve the whole family. If there was no food, she would have to lick the bottom of the bowl. After cleaning up, she would pour water for her in-laws to wash their feet and serve them. After pouring the water, she would have to kneel and listen to their scolding. She wouldn't be able to go back to sleep until midnight.
Grandpa Ming retorted that he had only made his first wife do it for one day. Grandma Da Mei mocked him, saying that she had been sick for half a month because of it. Grandma Yan was a lady from a respectable family and had never done anything like it before. She hadn't rested all day. Even those who were used to working couldn't stand it, let alone someone who had never done any work before.
Grandpa Ming said he had communicated with his parents and that it was a rule that Grandma Yan only needed to do it for one day as a formality. Grandma Da Mei complained that Grandma Yan was being tormented like this whenever he wasn't around. She said it wasn't that she didn't do it when he wasn't there; her parents just didn't want to become estranged from their son and were secretly tormenting their daughter-in-law. They even threatened Grandma Yan not to tell Grandpa Ming, which almost drove her to suicide. Grandpa Ming said he didn't know anything about it and that Grandma Yan wasn't the kind of person who would commit suicide; she had always been strong and brave.
Grandma Da Mei scoffed. Even the strongest person could be driven to suicide by the Ming family. Grandpa Ming was an accomplice. The reason Grandma Yan had a difficult childbirth was because she had to work during her pregnancy. If she didn't work, Ming's parents would call back all the clan members to insult Grandma Yan. Grandma Yan suffered a great blow, and her pregnancy was not going well. That's why they called her back before she gave birth, because childbirth is like going through hell for a woman. She wanted to live.
On the day of delivery, Ming's parents refused to call a midwife, saying that the first child wouldn't be born so quickly and to wait. Grandma Yan was in so much pain that she knelt down and begged for a long time. In the end, it was only after Grandma Da Mei threatened to die with a hoe that they finally managed to call a midwife. The baby almost couldn't be born.
The midwife couldn't bear to watch any longer and quietly asked them whether to save the mother or the baby, since they knew that if they dragged it out any longer, neither the mother nor the baby would survive. Grandma Yan made the decision: save the baby.
Before giving birth, she entrusted the child to Grandma Da Mei, hoping that she could take care of him. The child was of the Ming family bloodline, and the Ming family would not make things difficult for him. As long as he was alive, that was enough. Grandma Da Mei agreed, and only then did Grandma Yan allow the midwife to begin the process.
Just then, Grandpa Ming returned home after the baby was born, but Grandma Yan suffered a massive hemorrhage and passed away before she could say a few words.
Listening to the two of them explaining the situation while cursing, Zhu Fanfan was thirsty and was about to speak when Ming Yunshu handed her some water: "It's not too cold or too hot. You must be thirsty after eating so many melon seeds. Have some water."
Zhu Fanfan drank it down in gulps, still feeling that Uncle Yunshu must have mind-reading abilities, otherwise how would he know she was thirsty?
When they looked again, the scene on the other side had evolved into a touching one. Ming Yunshan was kneeling and crying, admitting that he had repaid kindness with enmity and promising to take care of Grandma Da Mei until her death. His repeated calls of "Mother" were very touching. He made his wife apologize, saying that they were both ignorant and begging for forgiveness. Grandpa Ming was also sobbing, saying that he was sorry to his first wife. Only Grandma Da Mei remained indifferent.
This scene lasted for a long time until Zhu Jiabao returned and broke it. Zhu Jiabao came in and, as if he didn't see the group of people, went straight to Zhu Fanfan, hugged him, and patted Ming Yunshu's shoulder: "You're back? Good lad, you're in good spirits."
Ming Yunshu, however, was like a young boy, his face crinkling with smiles after receiving the praise: "Uncle Zhu, I'm back. Please sit down, I'll pour you some water."
Zhu Fanfan was astonished by Uncle Yunshu's Sichuan opera-like face-changing expression. It didn't seem like acting at all. Either his acting skills were too superb, or it was just his true self. The contrast was too great, and she couldn't accept it for a while.
Ming Zhengyang, who was on the other end of the line, finally came to his senses: "Old Zhu, when did you get back?"
They didn't say a word before coming, and now that people have seen the whole family in such a sorry state, the Ming family has lost all face and will never be able to hold their heads up in front of him again.
Zhu Jiabao honestly said, "You all said Yan Jiaoran was being bullied, so the time has come. I was afraid you wouldn't have enough of arguing, so I sat outside for a while."
The Ming family: ...
Ming Yunshu brought the water: "Uncle Zhu, sit down and have a glass of water. They're still arguing, and it's not going to stop anytime soon."
Ming Zhengyang's face burned with embarrassment. He scolded, "Ming Yunshu, what are you saying? Old Zhu, I have some family matters to attend to today. We'll talk next time."
Zhu Jiabao wasn't buying it: "Now that we've finished talking about the older generation, shouldn't we talk about the younger generation? How do you plan to make up for all the grievances Yunshu has suffered over the years?"
Ming Zhengyang was displeased and warned, "Zhu Jiabao, this is my family matter!"
Zhu Jiabao picked up Zhu Fanfan and said, "I can't be bothered with your family affairs. Unfair parenting is the biggest provocation to a child. You'd better watch yourself!"
After saying that, he left, regardless of Zhu Fanfan's keen interest and desire to hear more; one shouldn't be too curious about other people's affairs.
Ming Zhengyang said, "I know you favor Yunshu. He and Yunshan are both my sons, and I treat them equally. Zhu Jiabao, you are the one who is trying to sow discord."
Zhu Jiabao glanced at her with pity, said nothing, and simply picked up Zhu Fanfan and left.
Ming Zhengyang gritted his teeth in anger. Old Zhu kept saying that he was biased and always made him say that there was something wrong. Originally, Yunshu was a very obedient child, but he was instigated by him to become more and more rebellious.
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