Tuesday 13 April 2021

BTTS 351




Chapter 351. Unfeeling

Today Xu Sheng Mei was also present to eat lamb. She went to her grandparent's side after eating.

In response to this, she said: "It seems that Uncle listens to Aunt?"

"It's not it seems. He does." Hu Zi continued.

He didn't go to his uncle's house often before but he had heard a little bit. When his mother returned, she would mention it occasionally.

She said that Uncle couldn't control Aunt and let Aunt spend money indiscriminately. Don't know how to live at all.

Later, his mother's opinion changed, saying that Uncle was really blessed to marry a woman like Aunt. She took good care of him.

He was almost the same as when he first retired. Neither thin nor weak at all.

Later, it became Uncle had accumulated blessing in the past life. To be able to marry a college student back.

Then, later on, he came over here and saw it with his own eyes. Basically, it was his aunt who had the final say at home.

But have to say it can't go wrong by listening to his aunt.

Zhou Er Ni didn't have much reaction. Fourth Uncle always listened to Fourth Aunt. It had always been this case. She had long gotten used to it.

"Sister Sheng Mei, if you are looking for someone in the future, then you have to look for one like my dad. Use him as a standard, understand?" Zhou Gui Lai said.

"Uncle isn't in charge of the family," Xu Sheng Mei said.

"Then do you wish that your partner is in charge of your family in the future? And not you?" Zhou Gui Lai looked at her in surprise.

Xu Sheng Mei replied, "Of course I'm in charge."

"Then that's enough." Zhou Gui Lai said.

Zhou Xuan didn't say anything. At this time, a customer came in. Zhou Xuan went to cook dumplings.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't go on anymore. When she finished eating, she left the dishes for Zhou Er Ni to clean up. She went over to her grandparents' place.

Today, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, Zhou Xiao Mei, and Su Da Lin's family were also eating lamb.

Zhou Qing Bai got Zhou Gui Lai to send a few jins over. Stewed with radishes and eat with grilled mantou. Naturally, it was delicious

"Sheng Mei, have you eaten it yet? If not, join us." Mother Zhou said.

"I have eaten it." Xu Sheng Mei smiled.

She went to watch TV. After a while, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had finished their meal. Zhou Xiao Mei and the children were too. Su Da Lin cleared up the plate.

"Eat less. Your stomach is full of fat." Zhou Xiao Mei gave him a look and said.

"It'll...go to waste...if not eaten." Su Da Lin innocently replied.

Zhou Xiao Mei amusedly barked out: "Then eat it."

Really, why did she love this silly look?

Su Da Lin grinned and then ate the rest. Zhou Xiao Mei saw that he liked it, and said, "Let's not live so tightly. How about eating more lamb this year?"

"Okay." Su Da Lin nodded.

This mutton was really delicious and nourishing. It was really wonderful to have more of it in such cold weather.

Zhou Xiao Mei left the bowls for him to clean up.

When she walked over, she heard Xu Sheng Mei talking to her grandparents: "It seems Uncle completely listen to Aunt."

Mother Zhou felt it was natural: "Your aunt is right. Of course, your uncle listens to her."

"Ain't that right. Whichever man marries a wife like Fourth Sister-in-law is bringing glory to the ancestors? How many years less do one have to struggle?" Zhou Xiao Mei listened and added.

Xu Sheng Mei choked and said, "My uncle is also very capable."

"Fourth Brother's greatest strength is by marrying such a wife in his life." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.

"Aunt, why do you say it like Uncle depends on a woman for food." Xu Sheng Mei felt her heart was blocked and blurted.

Mother Zhou didn't like to hear this, and said, "Sheng Mei, what are you talking about? Your uncle is relying on his own."

"I...I know. It's just Aunt (Xiao Mei) was praising Aunt like she is a fairy. As if Uncle's everything was given by Aunt." Xu Sheng Mei responded.

Mother Zhou replied: "Your aunt (Xiao Mei) is right. If it wasn't for your aunt getting admitted to Bei University, would your uncle come here?"

If it weren't for daughter-in-law being so capable, youngest son would still be farming in the countryside now. This was the truth. No one can deny it.

The household registration was transferred by the daughter-in-law. Which wasn't easy.

She had heard from her neighbors. If her daughter-in-law hadn't a large capability, it would cost at least thousands of yuan to move her household registration. Two or three thousand may not necessarily be enough.

Mother Zhou was shocked.

At the same time, she embedded it in her mind. Especially when she visited Bei University at that time and passed by the classroom. She saw Fourth Daughter-in-law giving lectures to a group of college students in class. The impression was deeply imprinted in Mother Zhou even until now.

She held a trace of admiration for this daughter-in-law which she herself wasn't conscious of.

Xu Sheng Mei felt her mouth was blocked to death, "Da Wa also got admitted to college."

"Da Wa was admitted to college due to Fourth Sister-in-law's guidance and effort. Without a mother like Fourth Sister-in-law, do you think that the old Zhou family can produce college students? Yang Yang and Wu Ni are struggling with their study. Even like this, they got Fourth Sister-in-law's guidance. If not, their grades will be worse." Zhou Xiao Mei pointed out.

"That's right." Mother Zhou agreed.

It was because of this daughter-in-law that her youngest son's three sons were all talented.

When speaking of this, how much respect was gained?

The two old ladies next door knew that her two grandsons attended  Bei University and always envied her.

Xu Sheng Mei didn't say anything.

However, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't let her go. She looked at her and said, "Sheng Mei, do you have any against your aunt (Qing He)?"

"No...no." Xu Sheng Mei hurriedly answered: "Aunt, why do you say that?"

"Aunt said this naturally because Aunt understands your aunt (Qing He). If you have any matter, say it directly to her. Don't talk about it behind her back." Zhou Xiao Mei stared at her.

"Aunt, I really didn't." Xu Sheng Mei's eyes reddened and said aggrievedly.

"It's fine if you didn't. Let's watch TV." Zhou Xiao Mei waved her hand.

The reason why Zhou Xiao Mei can get along with Lin Qing He was because their temperament was somewhat similar. They weren't the kind to stuff it inside.

Zhou Xiao Mei didn't even bother to talk when seeing this niece's persistent denial.

"Don't worry about your aunt and your uncle's matter. If your uncle listens to your aunt, I will rest assured for the rest of my life." Mother Zhou stated.

After having the chatter about complaints about unfilial daughters-in-law with the two old ladies next door, Mother Zhou felt that Fourth Daughter-in-law was faultless.

Because of this, Xu Sheng Mei couldn't focus on watching TV.

Zhou Xiao Mei murmured to Su Da Lin when they went to sleep at night: "This girl, Sheng Mei. WHta is up with her? I felt there's something in her speech tonight. She is trying sow discord in the relationship between Fourth Sister-in-law and my mother."

"She... couldn't possibly?" Su Da Lin didn't have that much thought.

"Why do I feel that this girl is a bit like Second Sister-in-law? Unfeeling no matter how the relationship is nurtured." Zhou Xiao Mei continued.


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  • 10 comments:

    1. Hmm, I don't know if XSM intentionally trying to sow discord but her speech really makes people uncomfortable. Btw thanks for the chapter

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    2. I agree she might think that her grandmother will back her up uf she did that. ZXM is right shes like the Second Sister in law.Thanks for the update ☺️

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    3. She's just desperate to get his younger brother in the capital, I bet her brother is not any better than her either~

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    4. She doesn't study due to her laziness, she doesn't even work anymore (she did work but it became less and less), she's starting to stab LQH in the back, what else? Conclusion: Kick her out and make her go back to their province, she's having malicious thoughts, better cut off the buds before it blooms.

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      1. I agree with your statement.I can't wait to see what LQH gonna do with her also i want know all of the children reaction.

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    5. I stand with the fact that if you have something to say, say it upfront, like our dear LQH&ZXM ❤️
      Thank you for the chapter 🥰

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    6. She herself wanted to be in-charge of the house when she is married but can't see LQH being in-charge tch

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    7. See? The author got something with 2nd-something. Xu Sheng Mei is Second Sisters, 2nd kid.

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    8. Idk. First, this girl is diligent worker. But, she's not self-driven/motivated to improve herself. After living and working in a fast-paced highly-competitive modern time and strive to build her own career, it's natural for LQH to have an aversion toward her. But, it's just a clash of personality. Nothing serious and no one would have problem with it as long as she does her work right/properly.

      Honestly, such employee will have an average life and it's okay for herself for a period of time. Then, she would inevitably cave in against the changes/development in the world. She most probably be naturally eliminated by it. Unfortunately, she's muddle-minded. She thinks her current effort and living in Beijing were what had given her current "luxurious" lifestyle.

      No, Girl. You live in their property and work in their shop. You wouldn't be able to eat good meal, sleep in spacious room, watch TV, enjoying fan in summer, etc. depending just on your salary and job as an illiterate employee in a shop. Look at the other illiterate shop employees around you! Meanwhile, LQH doesn't depends on ZQB for her living, nor for her career, nor for her capital citizenship. They live as partners. So, you have no right nor in position to compare your position in the family. Why should she comply your demand to promote your family's life when you don't even want to work hard for it? You don't even directly ask her for it, but sowing discord to force her hand to follow your wish! You don't even the capital citizenship, nor Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Not even one of your Zhou maternal family would be in Beijing, much less having Capital citizenship if it's not for her. Ugh 😩🤦‍♀️

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