Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Wang, who got lectured by her mother-in-law, indeed changed her old ways and started helping with the house chores. She no longer lazed around in her room.
Some even thought that she was a different woman.
“Dear, did our third daughter-in-law hit her head?”
Even Mr. Xu was shocked at the drastic change in Wang’s character.
“What are you talking about?” Mrs. Xu glared at her husband, saying, “Isn’t this much better? Or, would you prefer her sitting around like a spoiled miss?”
“Of course not!” Mr. Xu’s eyes widened. “The Xu family can’t afford a spoiled miss!”
“It’s good that you know. Keep quiet about it then!” Mrs. Xu said, rolling her eyes. “Our third daughter-in-law is changing for the better, which is good news. Other than that, it’s none of your business!”
After screaming at her husband, she suddenly changed the topic and asked about her youngest son. “Right, when is our son coming home this month?”
“I’m not sure!” Mr. Xu rubbed his head, saying, “The roads outside should be done soon, and in another two weeks, it’ll already be winter. Look at how cold the weather was in the morning. I’m guessing that he’ll be back in a few days.
“Also, how much food did you give him last time? That boy has always been an honest one. I’m sure that he wouldn’t return home if it wasn’t because he had finished all his food.”
“We gave him quite a lot of steamed buns, some flour, and millets. I don’t remember the exact amount.”
When Mr. Xu heard his wife’s answer, he was speechless.
“…”
According to his son’s personality, this time, he would definitely come home late.
“Why don’t you go and have a look in the county? Usually, he would be home in another two weeks.” Mrs. Xu couldn’t help but worry.
A mother would always worry about her child that was miles away. This was the fact of the matter.
When Mr. Xu heard Mrs. Xu’s question, he immediately burned in rage. “I’m walking around with crutches!”
Mrs. Xu got so angry that she wanted to beat up her husband. “Are you addicted to it?”
Mr. Xu giggled and said, “Dearest, not that I want to nag you about it, but our son is a grown man with a wife. Look at him, he’s about to be a father. Why do you still worry so much about him? You should listen to me and care more about the one that is in your belly right now!”
“My stomach is fine!” Mrs. Xu got annoyed as she screamed at her husband. “Are you hoping that something bad happens to me? Just so that you can find another woman that is younger and prettier?”
“Dearest, oh god. How did you come up with such things?”
Mr. Xu did not understand how the topic had turned around and placed him in such a dangerous spot.
“You better not!” Mrs. Xu humphed. She raised her hands and mimicked the actions of a pair of scissors. It immediately sent chills down his spine.
Pregnant women are terrifying creatures that you should never mess around with!
“Dear, I was thinking. Since our youngest made a fortune from drawing before this, what if he starts having bad ideas about it? What should we do then?” Mrs. Xu suddenly asked.
Just when Mr. Xu was pitying himself for being in such a sorry situation, Mrs. Xu continued asking about her third son again as if the terrifying conversation before this had not happened.
“Why don’t we… get the eldest to go to the county?” she suggested.
Mr. Xu thought for a while and smacked his forehead. “You’re right. We’ll ask the eldest to make a trip to the county and also remind him to get more clothes and cotton while he’s there. Since our family is expecting, we should get the clothes ready as well.
“Oh, while he’s at it, he should also get the doctor to come as well. The doctor before this said that you should be really careful since you’re already quite old. As for our youngest daughter-in-law, she should be checked to see if she’s really pregnant.”