Chapter 482: 482: Everyone is Truly Well
Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family
âDonât bother denying it. We know exactly what youâre thinking.â
Liu Sisi turned her gaze to Ms. Zhao, âItâs a pity that after so many years of marriage, you still donât know what your husband really wants. No wonder you donât receive his love and care!â
Ms. Zhao suddenly stopped struggling, staring blankly at Liu Sisi. The meaning in her wordsâ¦
A moment later, she struggled even more fiercely, constantly whimpering and calling out.
âAs for you, donât pretend you didnât want to harm me. I know exactly what you want.â
Liu Sisi turned her gaze to Ms. Wang, âHavenât you always wanted your Brother Gao to go to school? I can support his education, but on one condition.â
These words made Ms. Wangâs eyes light up!
Sheâs offering to support Brother Gaoâs education? She canât possibly say no to such an opportunity! Ms. Wang desperately nodded her head, also whining and calling out.
âIf you agree to my condition, Iâll cover your Brother Gaoâs education expenses from now on!â
While speaking, Liu Sisi stood up and casually removed the cloth gagging Ms. Wangâs mouth.
Ms. Wang hurriedly exercised her sore and stiff jaw, disregarding her physical discomfort, and urgently asked,
âAre you serious about what you said just now?â
âOf course! But as I said earlier, I can help Brother Gao with his education expenses, on the condition that you agree to my terms.â
Actually, she had thought about this long ago.
Brother Gao was eager to learn, but Ms. Wang was stingy. He had turned thirteen already and still spent his days wandering around aimlessly.
As for the monthly expenses of tens of taels of silver, she could just think of it as buying an extra piece of clothing!
These words made Ms. Wangâs eyes light up!
âState your condition! Third Sister-in-law, I knew you had a kind and compassionate heart! Once Brother Gao gains knowledge and makes a name for himself, heâll be sure to thank you properly!â
âNo! I, Liu Sisi, donât dare to hope for thanks. As long as he can live a good life, thatâs enough!â
Liu Sisi waved her hand at Ms. Wang, saying that people could see the future when they were three years old.
Now, even when Brother Gao saw her, he would ignore her. What about the future?
âMy condition is simple. Di Cheng took a liking to Xiao Feng, the blacksmithâs daughter in the small town. Just take this marriage arrangement seriously, and if itâs settled, our deal is complete.â
âImpossible! Third Sister-in-law, are you treating me, Ms. Wang, like a monkey to play with?â
Upon hearing this, Ms. Wangâs face immediately changed, âI heard that Xiao Feng wants a house in the town and 100 taels of silver as betrothal gifts. Is she taking me for a fool? No! Absolutely not!â
Anything that involved Ms. Wang spending money was out of the question!
Liu Sisi narrowed her eyes, âSecond Sister-in-law, donât wail here. No outsiders can hear you. How much money did Di Cheng earn last year, and how much did you get from him? Should I tell the exact amount to see if it matches?â
âThis⦠this is what he should have given me as filial piety.â Ms. Wang said with a guilty conscience.
âAll you have to do now is take out part of the money he gave you and use it for Di Chengâs marriage. You donât even need to spend a penny of your own. What more do you want?â Liu Sisi felt her temples throbbing.
Ms. Wang gritted her teeth, âNo! I canât come up with that money. Are you trying to kill me?â
âFine, since you disagree, letâs forget about it. After all, these two are your children. If you donât care about them, Iâm just a Third Aunt, so why should I stick my nose into it?â With that, she stood up from her chair and walked slowly towards the door.
Ms. Wangâs face crumpled with agony; giving back the silver from her stomach was like asking for her life!
Liu Sisi let out a sigh in her heart!
Poor Di Cheng, such a simple and honest child, dealing with such a mother was really too much!
âHow about this! You pay for Di Chengâs residence and betrothal gifts when he proposes, and Iâll cover all the expenses for his wedding. How does that sound?â
âButâ¦â
Ms. Wangâs eyes rolled around, not knowing what kind of scheme she was plotting.
âIf you want to be even greedier, be careful not to let the chicken fly and the eggs break, and end up with nothing!â
Liu Sisi said with a hum, her hand already touching the door, âIf you still donât agree, Iâll leave right now!â
âFine! Iâll do as you say. You will pay for all the wedding expenses.â
Ms. Wangâs eyes were spinning rapidly, with her words, what was there to be afraid of? When Di Cheng got married, if she could secretly steal some silverâ¦hehe!
How could Liu Sisi not understand the sinister intentions in Ms. Wangâs eyes?
However, when the time really came, things might not be hers to say!
âDeal! Iâll pay Brother Gaoâs education gift until heâs 20, and Iâll cover Di Chengâs wedding expenses.â
âWhy before the age of 20? You didnât say that just now!â Ms. Wang complained.
âDo you expect me to pay for Brother Gaoâs education for a lifetime if he goes to school for a lifetime? There has to be a time limit. If youâre not satisfied, the deal is off. I just remembered that I wonât get any benefits from this, and Iâll be putting out the money.â
Liu Sisi spoke, feigning dissatisfaction, but advancing her cause.
âWhy are you like this?â¦Fine! Weâll agree on that!â
Ms. Wang was happy too!
Although she had to spend 100 taels of silver, compared to Brother Gaoâs education gift, it was nothing.
The most important thing was that the combined amount would cost the third family branch a lot of silver.
Liu Sisi was also satisfied in her heart. Actually, not only Brother Gao, but she also planned to send Di Jie to school. However, Di Jie was still young, and it was not time to discuss this matter. As for Di Wei, who had won her heart, she planned to find an opportunity to cultivate him well. She couldnât let Ms. Wang raise these two children into wastrels.
Only when everyone benefits is it truly good! Of course, she didnât plan on telling Ms. Wang this right now.
âAlright, letâs agree on that.â
As Liu Sisi spoke, she took out paper and pen and wrote down the details of the agreement. Then she brought it to Ms. Wang, untied the ropes binding her hands, and handed her the papers.
âSign it!â
Ms. Wang got a good deal, and she was overjoyed, so naturally, she didnât mind and stamped her handprint directly on the paper.
A flash of brightness quickly appeared in Liu Sisiâs eyes and disappeared just as quickly.
Ms. Zhao, standing beside her, saw that Ms. Wang got her freedom and a great advantage. She hated not being able to snatch it away with her eyes gleaming.
Yet, despite her struggles, no one paid her any attention. Out of desperation, she lifted her leg and kicked Ms. Wang.
âOuch! Mom, why are you kicking your daughter-in-law?â