Returning To 1980 To Enjoy Prosperity Chapter 149: A Scolding - Novel Cool

Chapter 149: A Scolding

Chapter 149: A Scolding

Just as Achun (formerly Zhangqi) was feeling dejected and heartbroken, a voice came from outside the door: "Achun, are you in there?"

Achun quickly wiped her tears with her sleeve and replied, "I’m here, come in!"

Then, she saw Aunt Agatha (formerly Aizhen) from the Jiu family enter, carrying a large bowl. With a smile, Agatha said, "Achun, I heard you gave birth. My father, Uncle Julius (formerly Jiu Gong), specially cooked some red sugar eggs for you to help you regain your strength."

Receiving help when you’re in dire need is the most touching thing of all.

At that moment, Achun looked at the steaming bowl of red sugar eggs in Daphne Yunzhen's (formerly Deng Yunzhen) hands and was moved to tears.

After her eyes adjusted to the room’s dim light, Daphne Yunzhen saw Achun’s tear-streaked face and was startled. "Achun, what’s wrong?"

Achun wiped her tears again, her eyes red, and smiled. "I’m fine, I’m just so happy. Thank you, Uncle Julius, and thank you, Aunt Agatha. This is the most precious thing I’ve ever received in my life."

Although Daphne Yunzhen had some questions, she didn’t press further. She handed the bowl to Achun and said, "Achun, eat it while it’s hot. Where do you keep your spoon? I’ll get it for you."

Achun told her where the spoon was, and then extended her hands to take the large bowl of red sugar eggs. Seeing the pieces of longan floating on top, she felt even more moved.

Once Daphne Yunzhen brought her the spoon, Achun, who had been hungry for a long time, no longer held back and started eating in large bites.

The sweet red sugar eggs warmed her heart.

...

Outside the house.

Uncle Silas (formerly Deng Shirong) looked at Chastity (formerly Changchun’s mother) and said with a serious expression, "Yunlin’s family, what you did this time was truly excessive. Your son went out to work and didn’t come back, and you ignored your daughter-in-law when she gave birth. You didn’t even cook her a single meal. Are you trying to sever ties with your own son and daughter-in-law?"

Chastity, scolded by Uncle Silas, who had the highest seniority and authority in the village, looked extremely displeased. If anyone else had dared to speak to her like that, she would have started a heated argument. Why should she let others teach her how to do things?

But Uncle Silas was different. As a junior, Chastity could only endure her frustration.

Uncle Silas, knowing she was unhappy, continued, "I understand that you’re unhappy because your daughter-in-law has given birth to five daughters in a row, but can you really blame her for the gender of the babies?"

At this, Chastity, who had been silent until now, couldn’t hold back any longer. "Uncle Silas, if it’s not her fault, whose fault is it? If it weren’t for her weak constitution, I would have had so many grandsons by now."

Uncle Silas’s face darkened. "That’s sheer ignorance. The gender of the baby has nothing to do with the woman; it’s determined by the man."

Chastity frowned. "Uncle Silas, don’t deceive me. It’s the woman’s problem, everyone knows that."

Uncle Silas shook his head. "You’re wrong. A woman is like a field, and the man is like the seed. If the man plants a pumpkin seed, can the field grow cucumbers? Do you think that’s possible?"

This simple and understandable analogy made Chastity understand instantly.

She found it so logical that her long-held belief began to waver.

Seeing that she was listening, Uncle Silas continued, "The first two times your daughter-in-law gave birth to daughters, you stood at the door and scolded her for a long time. I knew it wasn’t her fault, but I didn’t interfere because it was your family’s business. You could scold your daughter-in-law however you wanted, and no one could stop you."

But this time, your daughter-in-law just gave birth to a child, and you didn’t even give her a proper meal. That’s really going too far!

If this gets out, the young men in our village won’t stand a chance of finding wives. Who would dare marry their daughters into a village where a daughter-in-law can’t even get a proper meal if she doesn’t bear a son?

Changchun’s mother’s face flushed red and then white.

If it were just a matter of being scolded by an elder, she would have a thousand objections. But everything Ninth Uncle said was true, and even if she was unreasonable, she knew he hadn’t said anything wrong. Feeling guilty, she didn’t dare to argue anymore.

Seeing that she was sufficiently chastened, Deng Shirong stopped scolding and turned to advise: "Madam, you've been a daughter-in-law yourself. Put yourself in her shoes. Be kind to your daughter-in-law. When you're old, it will be your daughter-in-law who takes care of you, not your son or your married-off daughter."

Changchun’s mother opened her mouth but couldn’t think of anything to say.

There was no need to beat a dead horse. Deng Shirong had said everything that needed to be said.

At that moment, his eldest daughter came out with a bowl, and Deng Shirong got up and said, “Madam, I won’t say more. Think about it carefully!”

Changchun’s mother watched as Deng Shirong and his daughter left, her face shifting from one expression to another.

After a long while, she let out a sigh, then silently went to the chicken coop, caught a chicken, and started preparing ginger wine and chicken.

…

On the way back, Deng Yunzhen asked, “Dad, what’s really going on between them?”

Deng Shirong briefly explained the situation, then said seriously, “When the time comes to find you a husband, I’ll make sure to investigate thoroughly and find you a kind and easy-to-get-along-with mother-in-law. I absolutely won’t let you suffer like that.”

Deng Yunzhen blushed, realizing the conversation had turned personal. “Dad, I don’t want to get married so soon. You don’t need to rush to find me a match.”

Deng Shirong smiled. “As the saying goes, when a man grows up, he should marry, and when a woman grows up, she should wed. You will get married eventually. Even if I don’t find you a match now, I’ll have to in a few years. Besides, it might take a long time to find the right person for you.”

Deng Yunzhen shook her head. “I definitely don’t want to get married so soon.”

Deng Shirong sighed. “That’s what you think now, but you might change your mind in a couple of years.”

Deng Yunzhen shook her head vigorously. “No way. I’ll still feel the same in a couple of years. It’s so comfortable living at home. The thought of moving to a strange place to live with a new family is terrifying. I’d rather stay at home for a few more years.”

Deng Shirong chuckled. “Suit yourself. We’re not short of food here, so you can marry whenever you want.”

Deng Yunzhen giggled. “Dad, remember, you said it. Don’t complain about me being an old maid later.”

Deng Shirong nodded. “Alright, I said it. As long as you’re happy.”

(End of Chapter)

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