Chapter 264

Chapter 264

"Everything I did before was wrong. From now on, I won't let you do all the housework alone. Let's forget about dividing the family, and don't trouble anyone else anymore."

"Let's go home, okay?"

Old Lady Qiao hurriedly coaxed Chen Xiaolian.

Dividing the family was absolutely out of the question. What if her son really agreed to it?

As for the housework?

As long as Chen Xiaolian agreed, she would make sure Chen Xiaolian never stepped out of the house again.

Complaining?

What a nasty habit!

Old Lady Qiao's mind was working furiously, but her face showed a deliberately gentle and agreeable expression as she looked at her daughter-in-law expectantly.

Chen Xiaolian's hands, which were holding her daughter, paused for a moment.

But only for an instant, because she saw the young comrade behind her mother-in-law slightly shake his head.

She also remembered her mother-in-law's ruthlessness.

No, she couldn't agree.

She had finally mustered the courage, and she absolutely couldn't be deceived like this. If she went back home and changed her mind, there might not be another chance to escape.

This time, it was only because her mother had come to cause a scene at her in-laws' house, wanting to sell her to someone in the village, that she had the opportunity to get out.

Usually, her mother-in-law wouldn't let her leave the house at all!

Thinking about this, Chen Xiaolian took a few steps back, her voice becoming more agitated: "I won't reconcile. Don't try to trick me. If we don't divide the family, I won't stay here for even one more day."

On the side, Chen Guifang was still sulking. Why should there be any problem with finding her daughter a new husband?

As for what Xiaolian thought, did it matter?

She was Xiaolian's mother; shouldn't she have the final say in Xiaolian's affairs?

Chen Guifang couldn't understand it, but her mind was still working on how to get some money from her daughter.

Just as she was thinking, she heard her daughter shout about dividing the family.

Suddenly, Chen Guifang had an idea.

Right, if they divided the family, Xiaolian's family would have money. Her brother needed money to arrange a job, and as his sister, shouldn't she lend him some?

Chen Guifang felt invigorated.

She quickly joined in: "Yes, we must divide the family! What have you done to my daughter? If I hadn't come, you wouldn't even let her out of the house. Do you think I don't know?"

Seeing that she couldn't be persuaded, Old Lady Qiao couldn't hold back her anger: "You ungrateful little vixen! You've only been married for a few years, and you already want to lure my son into leaving the family?"

"Do you have any shame?

Who taught you this? Was it your mother?

When my son wanted to marry you, I said no. You looked like nothing good from the start.

And you're not good at all!

And your daughter, a money-losing deal! When she grows up, she'll be just like you, a vixen!"

Old Lady Qiao's insults grew increasingly harsh. Chen Xiaolian had been listening quietly, gently covering her daughter's eyes so she wouldn't see the old lady's angry face.

Until she started insulting the child.

Chen Xiaolian was so angry that she burst into tears and retorted: "You're the old vixen! Even if you wear out your tongue today, I will still demand a divorce if we don't divide the family."

Old Lady Qiao was stunned by Chen Xiaolian's outburst: "You, you dare to insult me? I'm your mother-in-law!"

"You insulted my daughter first!" Chen Xiaolian held her daughter, who was still young and didn't understand anything.

Seeing her mother crying, the little girl started crying too.

Old Lady Qiao, furious, grabbed a porcelain cup and was about to throw it at Chen Xiaolian.

Bai Xiuxiu immediately snatched the cup away: "Old Lady, this is a place for mediation, not a battlefield. You're too emotional. I suggest you go home and wait for your family to finish work.

According to the aggrieved party, Chen Xiaolian, you should have your family come over.

Arguing won't solve anything."

Bai Xiuxiu wiped away Chen Xiaolian's tears: "Sister Xiaolian, why don't you rest in the tea room for a while?"

"Yes, daughter, rest for a bit. I'll go home and cook for your brother. If you decide to divorce this afternoon, you can talk to Mom then. If you don't divorce but want to divide the family, you should still talk to Mom.

Mom will help you move."

Chen Guifang was extremely excited.

If her daughter divorced, she would have a reason to find her a new match. If not, she could borrow money!

Chen Xiaolian didn't know what her mother was thinking, but she didn't want to listen to her right now.

These two old ladies had almost ruined her life.

Chen Xiaolian brought the child to the tea room, and Bai Xiuxiu casually helped her close the door.

Not long after, muffled sobs could be heard from inside.

Old Lady Qiao left in disappointment, muttering to herself as she went.

The office quieted down. Director Wang had been watching Bai Xiuxiu handle everything, and once he was sure there were no issues, he felt even more confident about his decision.

In the corner, Xiao Tang was still wondering what good news the director had mentioned earlier.

Ever since Bai Xiuxiu arrived, she had been getting less first-hand information from the director.

She had mentioned it several times to her family, asking her parents to speak with the director.

But the director was completely unresponsive.

There was nothing she could do; she couldn't match Bai Xiuxiu's work ability.

Moreover, her in-laws were pressuring her to have another child. Whenever she saw Bai Xiuxiu, she thought of her own miserable situation.

It made her feel stifled!

Bai Xiuxiu had no idea what Xiao Tang was thinking, and even if she did, she wouldn't care.

As long as problems didn't come to her, nothing else mattered. She was focused on climbing up, working hard, and living well with her husband and child.

Soon, everyone else returned.

Once everyone was gathered, Director Wang cleared his throat: "This morning I went to a meeting. It's been so busy here at the office without me, and I appreciate all your hard work."

As soon as Director Wang spoke, everyone started making polite remarks.

"Director, it's our duty."

"Exactly."

"Director, what did they talk about at the meeting?"

Several people chimed in one after another.

Director Wang smiled: "It's the usual stuff, plus it's almost the New Year, and the street subsidies will be distributed soon. There's also some good news I want to share with everyone."

"Good news?"

Everyone perked up at the mention of good news.

Director Wang didn't keep them in suspense: "Our street office has never had a deputy director. With more and more people moving to Wutong Street, we need to recruit new staff next year. Managing everything by myself is becoming too much.

So I proposed nominating a deputy director."

At the mention of a deputy director, everyone became eager.

Xiao Tang in the corner was so nervous that she was wringing her clothes.

Zhao Ming at the door was also very excited. After so many years at the street office, he thought it should be him.

"I nominated Xiao Bai. I know many of you are unhappy because she's new and doesn't have as much experience as you. But her work efficiency is high, and she has initiative and enthusiasm.

The results are in, and starting today, Xiao Bai will be our deputy director."