Chapter 23 - 23 23 The Scum Relative Comes to the Door (2)_1

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23: Chapter 23: The Scum Relative Comes to the Door (2)_1 23: Chapter 23: The Scum Relative Comes to the Door (2)_1 Uncle lazily crossed his legs, chin raised, occasionally glancing at the sacks of white rice and basket of eggs on the ground. He sneakily glanced at the cotton and fine cotton cloth on the kang, trying to look at everything simultaneously. On the contrary, Aunt Li was not idling, bustling around the room at a rapid pace. She was constantly tossing cloth materials on the kang and peeking into rice sacks on the floor, making disapproving noises as she did. “Oh my! Look at this, money truly makes a difference. Look, they bought fine cotton cloth. Oh my, there’s so much new cotton too. The second family, I wonder if when you were buying these, did you ever think of our parents? You guys are buying new clothes, yet our parents don’t even have one decent outfit to wear all year round!” Mu Caiping, who accompanied Lady Li in examining the items, hastily laughed off her words saying: “Mother, listen to what you’re saying. Second Aunt is not that kind of unfilial beast. How could she buy things and not consider grandparents? Not to mention these cotton cloths, but also the rice and flour on the floor, they are probably all for honoring the grandparents. Isn’t that true, Second Aunt?” The one speaking, Caiping, was the youngest daughter of Mu Zhongli and Lady Li. Already fourteen years old, she had fair and delicate skin, which made her quite attractive. However, sadly, growing up around Mu Zhongli and Lady Li had caused her to adopt a personality of selfishness and greed, and crafty deceit. If she set her eyes on something, she would stop at nothing to get it. For example, right now, she seemed to be politely speaking to Lady Du, but a closer listen to her words would reveal hidden stings. If Lady Du refused to hand over the goods to the elderly members of the Mu family, she would be labeled as an unfilial beast. But, even if Lady Du did give them the goods, they would not show gratitude and would instead consider it as their due. Regardless of what they think, and regardless of what their plans are, Cai Wei would absolutely not give them any of these things. “What do you have to say about that, Second Family?” Lady Mu Bai lifted her slack eyelids, her muddy old eyes coldly staring at Lady Du. It seemed that if Lady Du did not give her a satisfactory answer, she might tear Lady Du apart on the spot. With a bitten lip, Lady Du carefully considered her response. Suddenly, Cai Fei ran out from the kitchen, passionately yelling, “None for you, you can’t even think about having any of our stuff!” Wen’er followed close behind, he passed Cai Fei and strode to Lady Du’s side, standing in front of Lady Du, fists clenched tightly. His bright eyes emitted a fiery anger. “A few days ago, when our food ran out, my second sis and I kneeled outside Uncle’s door in snow all day. Yet, grandparents and uncle didn’t help us with a single grain of rice or piece of firewood. Instead, they kicked us when we were down, beat us, and forcibly demanded my mom’s retirement money. My mom was forced to sell her hair and my older sister nearly starved to death. You guys knew all of these but pretended you didn’t see them, unnoticing. Now that our days are better, you guys are here to rob us. Are you even humans anymore?” Wen’er’s small body trembled, panting heavily due to anger. He stood in front of his mom, like a real man. At that moment, the only thought in his mind was that with dad not around, he was the oldest man in the house, and he must protect his mom and siblings. “Hey kid, dare you say that again!” Mu Chongfu, the eldest grandson of the first family, jumped up, his whole body jiggling. “I’ll say it as much as I want, we each live our own lives, want good stuff? Go earn it yourself!” Wen’er reasoned assertively, leaving no room for compromise. Even though he was only seven years old, his vigor was no less than the eighteen-year-old Mu Chongfu; in fact, he was even more impressive. Cai Wei stood on the edge of the threshold, moved and heartbroken as she heard her seven-year-old brother make such a speech. Had this beastly group not pushed the children, how could a child dare to disobey elders or confront an adult? Although he seemed fearless, his trembling little body betrayed his fear. Yet, his belief to protect his mom and siblings forced him to suppress that fear deep down. Good job, Wen’er! Cai Wei silently praised her young brother in her heart. “Oh heavens, this unfilial little beast, he’s killing me with anger! He’s killing me!” Lady Mu Bai clutched her chest area, shaking with anger. She then pointed at Lady Du and scolded, “Damn whore, promiscuous woman, is this the child you raised?” Lady Du tightly pursed her lips, sitting in quiet calm, as accustomed to her mother-in-law’s accusations and insults. Actually, she was not the kind of woman who was submissive and strictly observed etiquette, nor was she the kind of foolish woman who couldn’t distinguish right from wrong. Before this, she had endured humiliation for many years and hadn’t torn her face with the first family, not only because she was no match for them, but more importantly, because they were the relatives of her deeply loved husband, and she didn’t want to put her husband in a difficult situation. However, it seemed that keeping the peace was no longer an option! Having made up her mind, she slowly stood up, pushed away Wen’er who was standing in front of her, stepped by step walked towards Lady Mu Bai, knelt down in front of her and said, “Mother, though Wen’er’s words are unpleasant, they are truthful. I have been unfortunate and fallen under mother’s and father’s disgrace. Now I dare not ask father and mother for care and assistance. I only wish for father and mother to allow us mothers and children to live peacefully. The retirement money owed to father and mother will not be even one bit short, if there’s no money, I’ll sell my hair to raise enough money to put in father and mother’s hands. As for other matters, whoever is given father and mother’s house and lands should be approached to fulfill their obligations!”

Chapter 23 - 23 23 The Scum Relative Comes to the Door (2)_1

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