Zhu Jiabao's eyes were full of anticipation, which made Zhu Fanfan uneasy. She felt that her grandfather was trying to scheme against her. Was there something she didn't know?
With a mysterious smile, Zhu Jiabao said, "You can give it a try."
Unless Ming Zhengyang could overcome his own inner conflict, and since Ming Zhengyang was not one to give up easily once he made up his mind, he chose to stay on the sidelines and watch the show.
After saying that, he didn't explain further, but just told Zhu Fanfan to go to sleep early, as it was getting late and she would be spending the next day with Da Mei.
Zhu Fanfan glared at her grandfather, wondering why he couldn't tell her what had happened so she could be on guard.
Zhu Jiabao saw that his granddaughter was doing well and could go to sleep, so he quickly slipped away and went to find out for himself.
The next day, Zhu Fanfan was sent to the Ming family. Grandma Da Mei picked her up, told Xiao Xiao what to do, and then took her to watch the fun. These old friends seemed to have made an appointment to meet in the small square every day. The other old friends were looking after their grandsons, but she was the only one leisurely watching over Fanfan.
A group of people spotted Da Mei from afar, waving so loudly they were almost blurry. Da Mei knew something was wrong and hurried over, asking, "What happened today?"
As I got closer, I saw that everyone had a somber expression. If they weren't her close friends of many years, I would have thought they were going to her memorial service!
Da Yue sighed, "I only heard from my daughter-in-law this morning that Yu Dani had a miscarriage last night. She was bleeding profusely when she was taken to the hospital and is still unconscious. It was a boy she miscarried."
Having experienced war, they know the preciousness of life and don't care whether their children are boys or girls, since they won't take their surname anyway. They are still their children no matter what. However, some people haven't changed their mindset and feel that without sons, there are no descendants, and they are ashamed of their ancestors, especially those from rural areas, for whom carrying on the family line is ingrained in their bones.
Lin Damei also felt it was a pity: "Liu Ying just wanted a boy. She finally got pregnant, but now she's lost him. She must be regretting it now, right?"
Dayue sneered, "Yeah, I regret it so much. I regret marrying a useless wife who can't even protect a child. She's so useless."
Today, I heard from my daughter-in-law that Old Mrs. Liu was cursing Da Ni at the hospital, saying she was useless and couldn't even keep a child, that she didn't want to give her son a son, and that she wanted to divorce her. Liu Ying didn't say a word behind her back, so it seems he agreed with her.
Lin Damei was also angry: "If he hadn't brought his old mother over and tormented Da Ni, he would have had a son long ago. What right does he have to think his wife is useless?"
Originally, Yu Dani was in good health, but after Old Lady Liu came, she not only treated herself like an ancestor, but also expected Yu Dani to take care of her grandson. In addition to doing her own chores, Yu Dani also had to wash clothes and cook for her mother-in-law and nephew. Her mother-in-law and nephew were picky and mocked her for cooking like beggars, saying that she wanted to eat meat every day, and if she didn't get any, she would say that she was giving money to her maternal family. They didn't even know what the situation was like now. Even high-ranking officials might not be able to eat meat every day. Did the Liu family think they were some kind of emperors or kings?
Dayue was also angry: "When Da Ni was in a coma, Old Lady Liu insisted that her eldest grandson should be adopted by Liu Ying, saying that she couldn't let her son suffer, and that she must make him stand tall and not let him be ridiculed for not having any descendants."
What kind of people are they? Liu Ying is just blindly filial. Luckily, he's not stupid when it comes to this. He didn't agree. Old Lady Liu was just kicked out of the hospital because of the noise. I overheard my old friends who live in the other apartment building talking about it. Old Lady Liu is making a scene and wants to pack her things and go home, saying that her son is unfilial and can't understand her good intentions. Luckily, no one here is paying attention to her. I don't know how Old Lady Liu will continue this act.
The group talked about this for a long time, but eventually dispersed. After all, it wasn't their family matter. At most, they could discuss it or lend a hand if they saw difficulties, but there was nothing else they could do.
They all came from hard times and know how difficult it is to be mistreated by their mothers-in-law. Naturally, they wouldn't let their daughters-in-law suffer the same way. The daughters-in-law are all grateful, and the relationship between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law is quite good. At least when I'm bedridden in the future, I'm confident that my daughter-in-law won't abandon me.
When Da Mei returned home, she was still in a bad mood. Zhu Fanfan felt that Da Mei's grandmother was just too empathetic. She couldn't feel sadness. Maybe it was because she had never been wronged. Anyone who hurt her was hurt back. She never had internal conflicts and never indulged anyone.
Lin Damei's mood worsened after returning home, because she saw Hou Zhen waiting with Ye Shuhua's two sons, while Yan Xiaoxiao watched the children from the side, her somewhat uneasy expression revealing her unease.
Lin Damei said irritably, "I knew it was bad news when I heard crows cawing this morning. Sure enough, I ran into someone who has no sense of propriety. What bad luck."
Hou Zhen also got angry: "Lin Damei, who are you being sarcastic to! Do you think I wanted to come? If it weren't for sending your grandson, I wouldn't have come even if you had carried me in a sedan chair."
Lin Damei retorted, "Am I being sarcastic? I'm naming you by name, Hou Zhen. If you don't want to come, get out of here. I invited you with great ceremony, but you should weigh yourself and see what you're really made of."
Hou Zhen was furious, but said arrogantly, "I won't stoop to your level, you uncultured person. Now that you're back, I'm relieved. I've brought your grandson back, so take good care of him! You don't even look at other people's children when it comes to your own. I don't know what you're thinking. In the end, it'll still be your own children who take care of you in your old age."
She wasn't without problems; she still had her own grandson to look after! Several of her daughters-in-law had objections. Although she could control them, the old man told her to distinguish between close and distant relatives, and to understand whether it was her own grandson or her great-grandson who would take care of her in her old age and see her off in death.
Her daughter-in-law's opinion doesn't matter, but recently her sons have been unhappy. She will still have to rely on her sons to support her in her old age. Compared to her sons, her daughters are not important, let alone her grandsons.
Now that they've arrived, Lin Damei has run off to find some peace and quiet, leaving Yan Xiaoxiao behind. Yan Xiaoxiao says she can't make the decision and can only wait for Lin Damei to return. She knows that her daughters-in-law will be complaining about the time she's wasting.
Lin Damei wasn't going to tolerate it: "They are Ming Yunshan's sons. I'm not Ming Yunshan's biological mother, and his children aren't my grandchildren. I can't control them. If they want to leave, they can take them with them. If they're left here and get lost, I won't take responsibility."
Hou Zhen felt that Lin Damei couldn't bear to watch her child run away, so she hardened her heart and left. Lin Damei shouted, "You'd better not stay at home. I'll have someone send the child back right away."
Hou Zhen stopped and looked at Lin Damei with hatred: "Lin Damei, do you really have to watch my Ye family be in turmoil? They are surnamed Ming, and Ming Yunshan has called you 'Mother' for so many years. I knew you were just pretending. You said you treated Yunshan like your own son. Is this what you mean by treating him like your own son?"
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