Chapter 103

Chapter 103

Wang Shoucheng couldn’t help but question them when he saw that the third daughter-in-law had returned early and there was still no sign of the fifth daughter-in-law.

Zhao Cuihua, upon hearing this, became quite animated. She recounted what had happened earlier, omitting the parts involving Bai Xiuxiu and herself.

"Dad, I’m not saying anything, but the fifth daughter-in-law is being too domineering. How can everything in the mountains be hers? If this gets out, our family’s reputation will be ruined. The team leader said she needs to make a self-criticism; how embarrassing!"

Zhao Cuihua spoke with a sarcastic tone, which made Wang Shoucheng feel a surge of anger inside.

This fifth daughter-in-law really doesn’t think things through. Even if it were true, she shouldn’t have said it aloud.

What makes her think everything belongs to her?

How will we hold our heads high outside from now on?

Fortunately, Old Fifth has already paid for his job today. Second and Fifth should get their jobs sorted out today.

Once they’re not in the village anymore, no one will be able to say anything bad about Old Fifth.

With this thought in mind, Wang Shoucheng began to admonish Zhao Cuihua: "Third daughter-in-law, what are you talking about? We’re all family. She did it for the good of the family. Don’t go spreading this around. When the time comes for the self-criticism, we’ll stay home more.

It will pass after some time.

If you keep stirring up trouble outside, causing our family to lose face, your mother won’t forgive you."

Zhao Cuihua was speechless. Saying that her mother wouldn’t forgive her was just an excuse; it was really her father-in-law who would hold her accountable.

Her father-in-law was too partial towards Old Fifth and Second Brother.

Even when a daughter-in-law caused trouble, he would still side with these two sons.

"First daughter-in-law, don’t think that because Eldest treats you well, you can keep inciting him to worsen relations with the family. If word gets out, you won’t fare well either." Wang Shoucheng felt he needed to say something about Bai Xiuxiu to vent his frustration.

What schemes could the third daughter-in-law possibly have?

The fifth daughter-in-law couldn’t even find someone to take the blame, so she must be involved somehow.

Recently, everything happening in the Wang family seemed connected to this first daughter-in-law. She’s really not a good person.

Even the old woman couldn’t handle the simple task of angering the first daughter-in-law.

Wang Shoucheng felt anxious. This was the best plan he had come up with for dividing the household, yet Eldest had done everything this morning without a single word from the first daughter-in-law.

Bai Xiuxiu found Wang Shoucheng’s warning ironic.

How dare he say such things?

If Wang Shoucheng had shown any kindness to Qinghe over the years, things wouldn’t have come to this point.

"Dad, I don’t like fruit. My husband and I are honest people. Don’t slander us like that." Bai Xiuxiu denied it outright and prepared to return to her room with her children.

In the main house, Zhao Guifen limped out upon seeing Bai Xiuxiu return.

Before Bai Xiuxiu could enter the house, Zhao Guifen shouted, "Who acts like a daughter-in-law like you? You don’t care about anything, and your clothes don’t even have a single patch. You won’t even buy me a piece of cloth for my clothes.

When we divide the grain this time, you must buy me cloth for new clothes.

Also, we don’t have much money left at home. First daughter-in-law, you need to contribute your money too.

Since your grain will be divided separately this year, neither you nor Eldest or your two brats can eat from the family’s food anymore."

Zhao Guifen was speaking from the heart!

Zhao Cuihua was stunned. Was Mom crazy?

Was she planning to kick out the eldest sister-in-law right now?

Bai Xiuxiu, about to open the door, was also shocked by Zhao Guifen. Why was she acting like a mad dog today? What was wrong with her?

Although she was usually strange, today she seemed particularly aggressive.

"What are you waiting for? Say something! Didn’t your mother teach you to respect your mother-in-law before you got married? Can’t you understand human language?" Zhao Guifen thought back to previous arguments with the first daughter-in-law, who never really responded much.

Even when she did respond, it wasn’t with anger.

Only when her own mother was mentioned did she get upset.

Bai Xiuxiu immediately became angry when Zhao Guifen mentioned her mother.

She stared at Zhao Guifen, narrowing her eyes.

Seeing this reaction, Zhao Guifen hobbled closer to Bai Xiuxiu. "What? You’re not satisfied? Look at yourself—do you even act like a daughter-in-law? Why are you staring at me like that? Do you want to hit me?"

That’s it.

Bai Xiuxiu finally understood what was wrong. Today’s Zhao Guifen seemed intent on provoking her into hitting her.

Even now, Zhao Guifen stood close, hoping Bai Xiuxiu would make a move.

As for the reason?

Once she realized why Zhao Guifen was acting strangely, the reason was clear.

She wanted Zhao Guifen to give up the money, and Zhao Guifen wanted to drive her and her husband away.

What could be more unreasonable than hitting one’s mother-in-law?

Wanting to beat Zhao Guifen up could happen anytime; why specifically today?

Bai Xiuxiu looked at her and felt like she was seeing a clown.

She casually opened the door, brought the two children into the room, and gave Zhao Guifen a slight smile. "Mom, did the wild boar stomp your head last time? Or did the manure fumes get to you? You should go to the hospital early; this kind of brain damage can't be delayed."

After saying that, she closed the door.

By the time Zhao Guifen realized she was being insulted, Bai Xiuxiu had already gone inside and climbed onto the bed.

"Mommy, hold me." As soon as Bai Xiuxiu lifted Mingming onto the bed, Yueyue eagerly wanted to climb up too.

The two children had been with the work team for several days and spent very little time playing at home during the day.

Bai Xiuxiu also lifted Yueyue onto the bed and took out the special mat used to insulate the children from the cold.

In late autumn, when the bed wasn't heated, it could feel a bit chilly. Keeping it heated all the time would make the children prone to getting overheated; this arrangement was just right.

After laying out the mat, Bai Xiuxiu placed the small table on the bed as well.

"Mommy will knit clothes, and you two play over there. If you need to use the toilet, call mommy to accompany you." Bai Xiuxiu, considering Zhao Guifen's mental state today, felt it was better not to let the children go outside alone.

She suspected that Zhao Guifen might harm the children to provoke her.

"Mommy, Yueyue can go by herself." The little girl didn't understand why her mother wouldn't let her go to the toilet alone.

Mingming, who was already playing with wooden blocks nearby, nodded in agreement with his sister's words.

"Mommy knows, but Grandma seems sick today. Look how scary she was just now? Mommy is worried she might scare you." Bai Xiuxiu gently explained to her daughter.

Yueyue thought about Grandma's appearance today and immediately hid next to her brother.

Grandma was scarier than usual today!

"Alright, play your games. When you're hungry, tell mommy, and I'll get you something to eat." Bai Xiuxiu took out the leftover yarn and continued knitting. This yarn should be enough to make a sweater for her mother.

When her mother and elder sister return, they will have new sweaters to wear.