PDLP Chapter 35 The second wife also wants to separate the family property.
Chapter 35 The second wife also wants to separate the family property.
Meanwhile, Lin Qingshan returned to the Lin family home with Daya and Erya.
As soon as I entered the courtyard, I heard Qin Xiulian's shrill voice:
"Where have those two brats run off to again? All they do all day is play around!"
Daya and Erya shivered and followed closely behind Lin Qingshan.
Lin Qingshan frowned and said:
"Xiulian, don't be so fierce, the children are scared."
Qin Xiulian glared at him:
"Hmph, all you know is how to protect them. What kind of future do they have?"
Lin Qingshan sighed helplessly, shielding Daya and Erya behind him.
Said:
"They went to bring some food to Qingqing and the others."
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiulian flew into a rage and raised her voice even higher:
"What are you giving away?"
We don't even have enough to eat ourselves, yet we're sending food out.
At this moment, the eldest son's wife came out of the house and said in a sarcastic tone:
"Oh, these two girls are quite good at sucking up to people."
Lin Qingshan glared at her:
"Cuihua, what are you saying?"
We're all family; it's only right that we look out for each other.
The eldest daughter-in-law pouted:
"Dad, please don't put it so nicely."
"They've separated, that's it. Why keep talking about being one family?"
Da Ya couldn't help but say, "Auntie, we're just going to see our younger brother and sister."
The eldest daughter-in-law snorted:
"What are you looking at? You'd be better off doing more work."
Lin Qingshan's face turned ashen with anger:
"Stop arguing, are you even going to live like this anymore?"
For a moment, the courtyard fell silent. Qin Xiulian and Liu Cuihua were both seething with anger.
Da Ya and Er Ya lowered their heads, tears welling up in their eyes.
Lin Qingshan waved to Daya and Erya, signaling the two sisters to hurry back to their room.
It's getting dark now.
Therefore, Qin Xiulian and Liu Cuihua did not notice what Daya was holding.
Inside the house, the second son and his wife were also feeling very uneasy.
They were afraid that sending things to the third son's family would offend their mother and sister-in-law.
After that, they had even fewer good days.
Daya and Erya returned to the house and quickly brought out a bowl of chicken and two large bowls of rice.
Lin Erzhu and Wang Xiuxiu were greatly surprised.
Didn't you go to deliver something? Why did you bring some back instead?
They were worried that Lu Qingqing and the children wouldn't have anything to eat.
He had just asked Da Ya and Er Ya to take his family's food rations over.
Now look what happened, seeing the rice and meat that Daya and Erya brought back.
Lin Erzhu stared wide-eyed, saying in disbelief:
"Da Ya, what... what's going on? Why did you two bring back meat?"
Wang Xiuxiu also looked puzzled:
"Da Ya, Er Ya, quickly tell your parents."
Daya said to her parents:
"Father, Mother, my sister and I are going to Aunt's house."
My auntie made us eat meat and rice.
They also let us play with the rabbits with my younger siblings.
They even said we could visit often in the future.
Lin Erzhu and Wang Xiuxiu exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with surprise.
Lin Erzhu muttered, "This third son's wife has really become a different person."
Wang Xiuxiu nodded in agreement:
"Yes, I didn't expect that even now, they would still be thinking of us."
Daya continued:
"Father, Mother, Aunt is doing much better now."
My aunt even grows her own vegetables, and Grandpa and I help her too.
Er Ya also chimed in:
"Yes, we even had a competition, and we had so much fun."
Lin Erzhu sighed:
"It seems the family has split up. The third brother and his family are doing well, which is good."
Wang Xiuxiu said:
"Yes, that way we're not so worried about them."
However, we should help each other out as much as possible in the future.
Lin Erzhu nodded: "Of course."
Daya looked at her honest and kind parents and said:
"Dad, Mom, you two hurry up and eat. Auntie's meat is so delicious."
Lin Erzhu and Wang Xiuxiu couldn't help but laugh when they heard what Daya said.
Lin Erzhu said:
"Okay, let's eat quickly, we can't let down the third brother's wife's good intentions."
Wang Xiuxiu picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of chicken, and put it into Daya's mouth.
He said, "Da Ya, you should eat some more too."
Daya chewed on the chicken, a happy smile on her face, and said:
"Mmm, it's delicious! Mom and Dad, you should eat too. My sister and I are already full."
Er Ya chimed in from the side:
"Mom, please eat, we just ate a lot."
My aunt served us a big bowl of chicken, and my sister and I each ate a big bowl of rice.”
Wang Xiuxiu picked up another piece and put it in Er Ya's mouth, saying:
"Er Ya, come on, open your mouth and eat another piece of meat."
Er Ya smiled happily after her mother fed her a piece of meat.
And so the family sat together, enjoying this rare and delicious meal.
The room was filled with a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Lin Erzhu said as he ate:
"I must say, the third son's wife's cooking skills are really good."
It seems we misunderstood her before.
Wang Xiuxiu replied:
"you do not say,
Erzhu, we must make our lives better from now on; we can't let the children suffer forever.
Daya swallowed the meat in her mouth and said:
"Dad, Mom, my sister and I will help with the chores from now on."
Our family will get better and better.
Lin Erzhu patted Daya's head and said:
"My dear daughters, with you all being so sensible, our family will definitely get better."
After the meal, the whole family was very happy.
At night, Daya and Erya both went back to their rooms to sleep.
The couple lay in bed whispering to each other.
Wang Xiuxiu sighed softly and said:
"Honey, when will this ever end?"
I really don't want my two daughters to end up like me.
He spent his whole life in this family, always subservient and unable to hold his head high.
Today, seeing how happily Daya and Erya were telling us about their time at Lao San's house...
I feel incredibly guilty.
Lin Erzhu remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking:
"Xiuxiu, I know you're suffering inside, and I also want us to live a more comfortable life."
Actually, I've also considered separating from the family.
But if we really bring it up, what about our parents...?
Wang Xiuxiu interrupted him, saying urgently:
"Father, Mother, Father, Mother, you only think about your father and mother!"
Even if we don't think about ourselves, we should think about our children!
Da Ya and Er Ya are so big now, what will happen to them in the future?
Are we supposed to let them suffer in this house like we do?
Lin Erzhu said helplessly:
"I know, I know everything."
But after all, they are our parents who gave us life.
If we really fall out, it won't look good for our reputation.
Wang Xiuxiu sat up and said in a tearful voice:
"Reputation? Can reputation put food on the table?"
If we keep living like this, what good will it do for the children?
Look at the third son's family, they separated from the family and they're living a good life now, aren't they?
Lin Erzhu also sat up, took Wang Xiuxiu's hand, and said:
"Xiuxiu, don't get excited."
It's not that I don't want to separate the family, it's just that this matter needs to be considered carefully.
We can't be too reckless in our actions.
Wang Xiuxiu flung his hand away and said:
"We need to think this through carefully, but how long are we going to keep talking about it? I've had enough!"
Lin Erzhu pulled Wang Xiuxiu into his arms and said:
"Xiuxiu, believe me, I will think it over carefully."
Let's be patient a little longer; there'll always be a way.
Wang Xiuxiu leaned against Lin Erzhu's chest, sobbing as she said:
"I don't care, we can't let the children suffer with us anymore."
Lin Erzhu gently patted Wang Xiuxiu's back and said:
Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say, I'll do whatever you say.
But we can't say yet.
As you know, Dad was angered by Mom and my eldest sister-in-law because of the division of the family property among the three branches.
"His health isn't good right now, but Dad has been very good to us. We can't neglect his health."
Wang Xiuxiu replied, feeling wronged:
I'm just as worried about Dad's health.
Our father has always been good to us, and I can't bear to see him upset, can I?
I just felt wronged, that's why I thought of talking to you about it.
"I know, I know, thank you for understanding me."
As Lin Erzhu spoke, he pulled Xiuxiu into his arms, and the couple embraced and wept.