Chapter 452: Chapter 452
Liu Wujiang didn’t want to hear his wife talking about this anymore, so he changed the subject, "The New Year is almost here, have we received any news from Xiao Rui? I’ve noticed she hasn’t called home much lately, is something happening over there that she’s afraid to tell us?"
When the topic of her daughter came up, Wu Mengyi’s face grew more troubled, and she couldn’t help but get teary-eyed, "Every time she calls, she tells us she’s fine, which makes me even more uneasy. I know she’s afraid we’ll worry, so she always says everything’s okay and hides anything bad. As if everything in life is perfect! Especially with Xiang Weilai dissatisfied with Xiao Rui, how could he possibly treat her well!"
"Back then, if we hadn’t helped the Xiang Family, would they be doing as well as they are now? It’s laughable. They now think we used our influence to force their son to marry our daughter, without considering the good conditions our family offers. Why did we even think their son was decent? Their arrogance is really getting out of hand." That Wu Mengyi, with her manners, would speak so harshly shows how upset she really was.
Liu Wujiang remained silent, and after a long pause, he spoke coldly, "You don’t need to worry too much about this. Xiao Rui won’t let herself be mistreated over there. You know her temperament; she may tolerate being wronged for a while, but it won’t be long before she speaks out. I’ll also call my old comrades over there, ask them to keep an eye on things, so if anything happens, they can give us a call, and we can be prepared."
"Listen to yourself! You’re hoping something bad happens, aren’t you? What do you mean, if something happens to call us in advance? Get them to watch out so the Xiang Family doesn’t bully our daughter!" Wu Mengyi nudged her husband playfully.
This brought a burst of laughter from Liu Wujiang, and the couple’s mood finally improved.
The next morning, before Wu Mengyi had even reacted, Bai Xue was already at the door. Faced with Bai Xue’s visit, Wu Mengyi couldn’t help but feel annoyed inside, though she had to smile and politely welcome her in. Since the news of Ye Qian’s pregnancy came out, Bai Xue visited every day, which had become unavoidable.
Being someone who cares about face, Wu Mengyi couldn’t privately talk to Ye Qian about her mother visiting daily. Yet seeing Bai Xue come to the house every day was unnerving; she could only quickly leave the house after breakfast.
At work, sitting at her desk and drinking tea, Wu Mengyi’s thoughts about the matter kept disturbing her peace. This was her home, and now she had to leave and give Bai Xue room!
At the Liu’s compound, it was just Bai Xue and her daughter. Bai Xue, with a face full of smiles, looked Ye Qian up and down, "You look much better than yesterday, but you still aren’t smiling. Why so unhappy? You’re silly to insist on going to work instead of staying home where they earn and support you anyway. Do you love your job that much, even with its early mornings and late nights? What’s the point? You live like a lady of leisure at home, so many envy you yet you’re unaware!" Follow current novᴇls on novel⦿fire.net
"Qianqian, you must learn to appreciate your good fortune." Bai Xue advised sincerely, "Just look at Ye Ling, living at the mountain, where a power outage lasts over ten days, darkness, living in a prefab home that drafts easily. Is that life? Look at how you live, the only thing missing is a nanny!"
"And don’t blame me for not warning you. Your mother-in-law has always favored that younger sister-in-law of yours. She’s not around now, but get your mother-in-law on your side. When she returns, she’ll have no place for you in her eyes. You must strive to have a boy this time." Bai Xue noticed her daughter’s impatience and got angry, "Your father has gone to Ye Ling, and then to farm at the old home, leaving me without anyone to provide for me here. I can’t stay in the city relying on you, adding pressure. I thought I’d call Ye Ling each month for some support money, or I might go back home a few times to discuss things with your dad."
After Bai Xue pulled her daughter to sit down for a talk, Ye Qian hadn’t said much. Bai Xue kept talking, and before noticing it was noon. Bai Xue, feeling at home, went into the kitchen to help her daughter cook. The Liu Family had good living conditions; the kitchen had everything, and with Ye Qian pregnant, they stocked up. Bai Xue showed her cooking skills, making four or five dishes, and the mother and daughter sat eating in the kitchen when Liu Zhiyuan walked in with a basket of fruits.
Seeing her son-in-law return, Bai Xue’s smile brightened, "Zhiyuan, you’re just in time for lunch. Come eat, it’s still hot!"
"Mom, I’ll wash my hands and come eat." Liu Zhiyuan replied and went to the bathroom.
Bai Xue glanced at the fruits on the sofa, then looked at her silent daughter, and poked her head, "Look how caring Zhiyuan is! So busy at the unit, yet he brings you fruits during lunchtime. You’re still sulking, as if he’s greatly wronged you. Behave well next time, understand?"
Bai Xue, getting no response from her daughter, asked twice more until Ye Qian answered, relaxing Bai Xue. She turned around, finding Liu Zhiyuan already washed and sitting at the table.
Looking at Ye Qian, he spoke cautiously, "There’s nothing at work this afternoon, so I took a leave to accompany you. After lunch, let’s go for a walk downtown!"
This morning at work, Liu Zhiyuan, alone, couldn’t help but reflect on his relationship with Ye Qian, feeling he’d not been much of a husband. That’s why, finding himself free this afternoon, he came home directly. Seeing his apology so carefully, Ye Qian offered him a way out, softly agreeing, easing Liu Zhiyuan’s tension and bringing a smile to his face.
After the meal, Bai Xue went home, while Liu Zhiyuan took Ye Qian downtown.