Normally, Little Tiedou would have been drooling with gleaming eyes, but today he just ate rice and meat, and his belly was so bulging that he really couldn't eat more.
"Grandma, we're not hungry."
Xiao Tiedou answered honestly and handed the steamed bun back: "Take it back to my aunt's little sister to eat!"
"Silly boy, what I brought here is for you to eat. Your aunt knew that your siblings were not doing well, so she asked me to bring it here. It's just that life is not easy for them there, so they can't bring out much."
The only thing that makes people feel relieved is that the second daughter-in-law is kind. Every time she knows that she comes to see the child, she will bring her something.
"Grandma, we're really not hungry. We just ate."
Zhao Huanyu put the steamed bun into her old man's hand, glanced at Xiao Tiedou, and then made an excuse: "Mother and Sister Xiaohua were not at home, so I secretly took some food."
"Uh-huh!"
Little Tiedou cooperated very cleverly, lifting up his clothes to show off his swollen belly.
When Mrs. Gao heard that the two children had to wait for the mother-in-law to be away from home before they could have a full meal, Mrs. Gao felt very uncomfortable. She couldn't help but cursed: "That black-hearted woman, what evil has your father done!"
When Mrs. Liu first asked Mrs. Gao to go to her second son's house to help take care of the child, Mrs. Gao didn't think much about it and went. When her second daughter-in-law had almost recovered and wanted to come back, Mrs. Liu found various ways to help her.
After making excuses, she realized that she had been tricked by Mr. Liu.
Later, she scolded her eldest son and only came back to stay for a few days. As a result, Mr. Liu kept showing off to her every day and hid some good things for the mother and daughter, so she went back to her eldest son's house angrily.
As an elder, she was treated like this, so she naturally knew that the two children were having a hard time, so she came over every once in a while to check on the two children and bring them some food.
But even so, the two children were still kept thin and thin by Mrs. Liu. She felt sad every time she saw them, but there was nothing she could do about them.
The Liu family's natal family is the Liujia Village next door, and the entire village is made up of Liu family members. She does not dare to be aggressive with the Liu family. After all, she only has two sons, so she cannot compete with the people in the Liujia Village.
Zhao Huanyu knew that the old lady really cared about their siblings, so she took the initiative to hold the old lady's hand and said softly: "Don't worry, grandma, I will take good care of my brother and won't let him go hungry again!"
Xiao Tiedou also nodded repeatedly. He knew that Sister A was talking about the gods giving them food, but Sister A said not to tell others, so he couldn't tell Grandma, otherwise the gods would be angry.
Mrs. Gao patted Zhao Huanyu's hand with both pleasure and distress, and advised: "Grandma knows that you are a sensible person, but how can you be a match for that black-hearted woman? Listen to Grandma, you are still young, don't follow her.
Face it, otherwise it will still be you and your brother who will suffer."
Zhao Huanyu nodded in agreement, and the old lady gave a few more instructions before leaving. In the end, she left the steamed buns to their siblings for them to eat when they were hungry at night.
After Mrs. Gao left, Zhao Huanyu went to boil water, washed the little iron beans, and then gave herself a good rub.
At this time, Ms. Liu also told her mother-in-law about her being coerced. Upon hearing this, Ms. Liu’s mother, Mrs. Liu, reached out and pinched Ms. Liu.
"I said, how come you have lived for most of your life and are still controlled by a little girl? Can she take that money back if she wants to? It's a dream!"
Mrs. Liu Li was so angry that she had never felt that her daughter was so stupid.
Ms. Liu was very unconvinced: "But she used Xiaohua's marriage as a threat. She can be shameless, but my Xiaohua is going to marry a scholar, so we can't let her ruin her reputation."
If Xiao Hua had looked more ordinary, Mr. Liu wouldn't be so persistent. Marrying into a well-off family in the village would also be a good way out.
But her little flower is the most beautiful girl in the surrounding villages. How could she be willing to give up to those rude mud-legged people?
Of course only that scholar is worthy of it!
Mrs. Liu Li also recognized this point. If Xiaohua could marry a scholar, she would also be able to benefit from it.
"You just go back and tell her that there is no money here. If she is willing, let it go and treat her better in the future. But if she dares to disobey, teach her a lesson. Don't trust her as a little girl.
It can even cause a quarrel! As for the boy at home, you can have a better attitude and let him support you in your old age and help Xiaojie share some of the burden."
Ms. Liu Li insisted that she was unwilling to take out the money anyway, but she still spoke nicely in the scene. She knew that Mr. Liu just wanted Liu Jie to provide for her in her old age.
Ms. Liu was not stupid. She knew that her mother just made an excuse because she didn't want to take the money, but she had to admit that it was the truth.
She suddenly felt a little depressed. All the money Zhao Dafu had earned over the years had been entrusted to her, and she had used most of it to spend on her parents' family, because she had not been able to give birth to a son, and her eldest nephew Liu Jie was still in the county academy.
If she studies here, she will definitely be a promising person in the future. She thinks that she can help her parents' family, and when her parents' family becomes prosperous, she can help her.
Besides, it’s not like she doesn’t know whether her mother has money. An old country lady dresses better than anyone else. This is all saved by Mrs. Liu’s usual frugality.
Unexpectedly, she encountered difficulties now and wanted her parents to give her some money, but she was rejected.
Li Xiaohua sat next to her without daring to say a word. Grandma's family was the most patriarchal. Even though she was good-looking and could marry a scholar in the future, grandma still looked down upon her and never gave her anything.
She looked so good that she didn't dare to talk like she was at home.
Liu thought of something and suddenly said with a smile: "Mom, you are right, that little girl can still cause trouble? Just don't mention it! I finally came here to help you wash all your clothes and sheets.
When my daughter gets married, she cannot take care of her in daily life, so she can only fulfill her filial piety on these things."
Seeing her sudden turn, Mrs. Liu and Li had no doubts. This daughter had always obeyed her words, and she would always think of supplementing her family no matter how many times she married. Although she was angry with her just now, she was actually quite satisfied in her heart.
"Well, I just happened to be out for a walk. Xiaohua, please accompany me to the foot of the mountain to dig some wild vegetables and come back."
Mrs. Liu walked out with her hands behind her back. Li Xiaohua responded and hurriedly followed her out, for fear of being scolded by Mrs. Liu for being too slow.
Mrs. Liu asked from behind: "Hua'er, take good care of your grandma!"
After finishing speaking, Li Xiaohua didn't wait for a reply, she hurriedly closed the door and rushed into her mother's room to start looking for money.
She knew that the old lady had money, but she just didn't want to use it to give that little bitch a try. She didn't want to either, but there was no other way. She only had a daughter, Xiaohua, and she would have to rely on her to live in the future. Xiaohua's marriage must not be
Something went wrong.
After being a daughter for so many years, she has actually always known where Mr. Liu and Li hide their money. She has never had such an idea before, but this time, for the sake of Xiaohua's future, she still has to take a risk.
She took away Liu Li's pillow. The innermost corner of the bed was empty. There was a small box inside, which contained the money Liu Li had saved.