Chapter 169: Not Very Considerate

What’s that supposed to mean? Are you complaining that they’re not making enough of a fuss?

Fang Yuan: “Are you silly or what? You’re already a bit of a fool, and now you want people to coddle you? In the end, you’ll just be sweet-talked out of all your money.”

Second Sister-in-law Fang felt wronged. That’s not what she meant at all. She just wanted her to spend more time with her brother-in-law and build their relationship.

She looked at her little sister-in-law, worrying for her. Can’t you see anything besides money? Your brother-in-law is more important than money, don’t you get it?

Eldest Sister-in-law Fang fell silent for a while, then went along with Fang Yuan: “As long as little sister keeps hold of the money, that’s good enough.”

Fang Yuan’s words were sharp: “Did you hear that? Learn from those who are like-minded.”

Eldest Sister-in-law lowered her head and said nothing. It’s not easy to get on the good side of this little sister-in-law. Second Sister-in-law felt a bit better—at least compared to the eldest, she didn’t have it so bad, even if she’d just been scolded.

It wasn’t the first day Fang Yuan didn’t get along with the eldest daughter-in-law. Wang Cuixiang said, “What your eldest sister-in-law said isn’t completely wrong, but you should keep it in mind.”

Fang Yuan didn’t even bat an eye, and her words were cutting: “What’s the money for, to subsidize your own family?”

Wang Cuixiang was so angry she punched Fang Yuan twice: “When did I ever ask you to subsidize anyone?”

Eldest Sister-in-law’s face looked terrible. Even during the New Year, the little sister-in-law couldn’t keep quiet. She kept glancing over at Fang Laoda.

Fang Yuan was just deliberately picking on the eldest sister-in-law. Then she got anxious: “Why are you hitting me? What if I’m pregnant?”

Wang Cuixiang’s hand froze. She looked at Fang Yuan, then at her belly, suspicious: “Are you really?”

Fang Yuan answered innocently, “How would I know?”

The sisters-in-law all looked at Fang Yuan carefully. The third sister-in-law, who couldn’t keep things to herself, said to her, “You should know! Even if no one else does, you should.”

Fang Yuan: “I don’t know anything, but you definitely shouldn’t be hitting me. It’s dangerous.”

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. So she wasn’t pregnant—how could she joke about something like that? But still, they had to be careful. What if?

Wang Cuixiang was so mad she wanted to kick her daughter: “Can’t you be a little more mindful? Your sisters-in-law all stayed home for you on the second day of the New Year instead of visiting their own families. You’d better just eat your meal quietly.”

Then she told the daughters-in-law to eat and not say another word. Otherwise, no one would be able to finish their meal.

Whether her daughter was in charge or managed the money, Wang Cuixiang knew in her heart.

With the way her son-in-law and second daughter-in-law are, even if Fang Yuan learned from them, it wouldn’t do her much good.

Better to let Fang Yuan stumble along and figure things out with her husband. That’s just leaving things to fate—what else can you do?

A son-in-law who’s all schemes, and a daughter with no guile at all—you really have to trust in their good hearts.

Wang Cuixiang said to her daughter, “Your fourth and fifth brothers have split the family property. In the future, when your father and I are old, your brothers will take care of us. For now, your father and I live on our own, and this house is ours. We’ll give it to whoever we want.”

Fang Yuan: “Don’t say that. Isn’t it still your sons who’ll divide it up in the end?”

Wang Cuixiang’s face darkened: “I’m telling you this so you know you don’t have to care about anyone else’s opinion. Your father and I don’t live with your sisters-in-law.”

Fang Yuan: “Even if you lived with them, I wouldn’t care what they thought. I’d like to see who’d dare treat you badly.”

This kid is impossible to talk to. Wang Cuixiang really wondered how she’d ended up with a daughter like this—so unlike herself.

Then Fang Yuan asked Wang Cuixiang, “Mom, now that fourth and fifth brother have split the family, how much money did you give fifth brother?”

Wang Cuixiang was taken aback: “Why would I give him money?”

Fang Yuan immediately protested: “You helped the others get married, but fifth brother built his own house and paid for his own wedding. Why didn’t you give him anything?” The unfairness was written all over her face.

Even Wuhu himself hadn’t minded, but someone was minding for him. These siblings really had each other’s backs.

Wang Cuixiang, exasperated, pointed at Fang Yuan’s nose and scolded her: “Your fourth brother built his house here and got plenty of money from your father. We paid for that house. You only care about your fifth brother, but you can’t just badmouth your parents like this.”

Fang Yuan: “That was you paying for fourth brother’s house. What does that have to do with fifth brother? Just because fifth brother has a bit of money doesn’t mean you can be biased. In the end, it might be fifth brother who takes care of you in your old age.”

Then she added, “From eldest to fourth, not a single one is any good.” When it comes to important matters, she’s always clear-headed and keeps perfect track of everything.

Wang Cuixiang couldn’t win the argument with Fang Yuan.

She couldn’t help but give her daughter a few more punches: “Can’t you wish us well for once?” Clearly not.

Then she added, “I gave birth to all of you, and even you are keeping score. Not a single one of you is any good.” Apparently, her daughter’s criticism wasn’t broad enough.

Fang Daleng spoke up: “Fang Yuan has a point. I’m not saying I want to go live the good life in the city with fifth brother, and I’m not short of money, but looking at it this way, fifth brother is better than all the others. See, he never once eyed the money we have.”

Wang Cuixiang had never seen anyone disparage their own sons like this, and in one breath she’d insulted four of them: “Don’t say another word, all of you. I can’t stand it. Fifth brother may not care about the money, but now someone’s caring for him.”

Seeing her daughter’s troublemaking face, Wang Cuixiang said irritably, “Even if I wanted to help fifth brother get married, he’d have to bring home a wife first.”

Fang Yuan: “As long as you say that, fifth brother won’t be left without a wife.” Though at the moment, he still was.

Even if Wang Cuixiang took out the money, her daughter wouldn’t be able to get her hands on it. Fang Yuan was a bit disappointed in fifth brother—how come he still hadn’t brought home a wife?

Fang Daleng reassured Fang Yuan: “Don’t worry, your dad’s here. When have I ever let your little brothers down?”

Fang Yuan: “We’ll be heading to the city in a few days. You two should come along and check out our place there. That way, Mom won’t be at home scheming to find fifth brother a wife.”

Wang Cuixiang just ignored them, feeling annoyed.

Fang Yuan, not one to overstay her welcome, made arrangements with Fang Daleng, then dragged Lu Chuan off to fifth brother’s new house. She hadn’t seen it yet.

Wang Cuixiang, face dark, muttered, “I didn’t raise a daughter, I raised a living ancestor. She comes home just to stick up for her fifth brother.”

Fang Daleng: “My daughter deserves to be treated like royalty.”

Wang Cuixiang didn’t dare take out her anger on her daughter, but when it came to Fang Daleng, she didn’t hold back at all.

Finally, she huffed, “It’s all because you spoil her.”

Fang Daleng accepted this, even feeling proud—his daughter deserved to be spoiled.

Fang Yuan took Lu Chuan to Wuhu’s new house, looked around, and commented, “It’s not as good as our place in the city, but everyone needs a home base. At least there’s somewhere to come back to.”

In the village, having your own house was a declaration of independence. Wuhu cared more about that than the house itself.

Besides, he was always busy. No matter how nice the house was, it was just for show.

Wuhu said, “Whenever you’re heading back, let me know. I’ve already told everyone—after the fifth day of the New Year, we’ll go to the city. If your husband’s busy, you can stay here for a few days.”"