Free Web NovelChapter 1632: Chapter 1069: Something Unusual (2)
On the way back, we ran into your sister-in-law’s high school classmate, named Li Xinmei. She got along well with your sister-in-law back then, so they chatted for a while.
The girl was clearly well-educated and mannered, and she had a four or five-year-old boy with her. It turns out she was divorced, and the child’s father only visits once a month.
When asked about the reason for the divorce, she said that ever since she got married, the husband’s family had been somewhat dismissive of her. After she had a son, they only treated the child well and remained indifferent towards her.
Originally, she wanted to just make do, but a previously close female classmate transferred to her office. She realized how genuinely good the classmate’s in-laws and husband were.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt she couldn’t stay in that family. So she filed for divorce with the husband’s family when the child was just one. Considering the practical situation, the child was granted to her.
Your mom and I reflected on ourselves afterward, realizing our own shortcomings. Fortunately, it’s not too late to mend things. As long as we put our hearts into it, you will definitely regard your mom and me as your real grandmother and mother."
"Grandma, Mom..." Chuxia looked at them speechlessly, "You really have too much time on your hands, taking everything upon yourselves.
Whether it’s me or my sister-in-law, we consider ourselves fortunate to have elders like Grandma and Mom. How could we think you treat us poorly?
If you treat us any better, we wouldn’t know where to put our hands and feet.
Everything should have a limit. If exceeded, no one would feel comfortable. So I hope Grandma and Mom treat me as you always have."
"This child, when we’re nice to you, you play hard to get..." Old Madam Zhou shook her head, looking at Lin Yanqiu, "What’s your take? It was your idea. I just chimed in. Now the decision is still yours to make."
"Mom, you’ve always been the leading role, haven’t you? How can you say you’re just a supporting role?"
Old Madam Zhou impatiently waved her hand: "Alright, it doesn’t matter who’s the main character. Tell me, what do you plan to do?"
"Let’s listen to Chuxia." Lin Yanqiu sighed, "We’ve also been overthinking. Once Chuxia spoke, I realized we might have been too sensitive.
Besides, with Chuxia and Yu Tao’s personalities and their relationship as a couple, nothing like what happened to that family would ever occur. Let’s just do whatever makes the kids comfortable, what do you think, Mom?"
"Then we’ll follow your lead." Old Madam Zhou cheerfully patted Chuxia’s shoulder, "From now on, you’re the boss of our family. Whatever you say, your mom and I will do."
Chuxia waved her hand repeatedly: "Grandma, we shouldn’t speak like this. Even if I’m shameless, I couldn’t possibly think I’m the boss."
Old Madam Zhou pursed her lips: "I meant whatever concerns you can be your call. I didn’t mean all family matters are up to you. So why are you eager to back out?"
Chuxia: "..." Is there such a bullying elder?
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"Did Grandma and Mom nag you?" After dinner, Yu Tao took Chuxia to their room when the elders were engrossed in their chat, and only then did he ask.
Chuxia nodded: "They’re a bit unusual. When I asked them, they said it was because of meeting Da Sao’s classmate that they were startled. But I still think they overreacted a bit."
Yu Tao sighed: "That is indeed part of the reason. You don’t know that these days, at home, Mom and Grandma are so overly attentive to me that I’m almost at a loss, just short of feeding me at meals.
Though they don’t say it, I guess it has something to do with Mei Xiaofeng’s marriage. Even though they know nothing will change between us, they can’t help worrying.
Especially with you, Laosan not being home, taking care of two kids alone. They aren’t worried you’d have any other intentions, just afraid you’ll feel wronged and disappointed in this family.
I’ve tried to persuade them, and while they verbally agreed, they still carry on the same. I’m just afraid you might be confused and not know how to act, so I wanted to talk with you."
"Grandma and Mom agreed not to be so excessively enthusiastic, but how things turn out needs a few days to see... Sigh..." She sighed, Chuxia said helplessly, "It’s hard to blame them for being affected; with Zhou Aiping, Zhou Zhongkang, Zhou Nanping, issues popping up one after another, even if they don’t say it, their hearts have been on edge.
Especially in these intense days, with Zhou Mikang not able to come home anytime soon, their worries have only increased. Considering my age, it’s natural for them to worry about me.
Honestly, I’m often panicking inside too, but what can I do? Apart from putting on a calm front, trying my best to reassure the family, I really have no other option.
As long as he doesn’t come back safe and sound, I can’t be at ease. At such times, when do I have the mind to think about everything else? But annoyingly, I can’t talk about such topics with Grandma and Mom, so it’s all awkward like this.
No matter how close we are, given the time spent together, when something happens, it’s inevitable to think more and worry more. I won’t blame them. Sister-in-law, don’t worry." (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for recommendations or monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com)
