Chapter 325: Chapter 267 Little Cousin_2
Ye Shuying’s gaze fixed on the two red envelopes her mother had given, which were even more generous than the ones sent for her own son’s full moon celebration. Feeling a sense of unfairness, she couldn’t help but say,
“Second sister, you also just gave birth to a daughter for your first child. Why spend so much money on a big celebration, when you should save the money to quickly have a son instead?”
Ye Shuzhi didn’t respond to her elder sister’s words. Ever since the last ti her sister upset her, she realized that so people’s words shouldn’t be taken too seriously—if she could listen, she would; if not, she’d let it go in one ear and out the other.
There was no point in ruining her health over quarrels with others, and she had co to understand that family affection was no more than this; nothing was more substantial than a sound body.
As soon as Ye Shuying spoke, everyone in the room turned to look at the two sisters. The elder spoke with such barbs in her words; surely, they wouldn’t start fighting, would they?
Opposite to what everyone had expected, Ye Shuzhi offered no rebuttal, and the room fell into a mont of silence.
Under everyone’s scrutiny, Ye Shuzhi turned to look at her daughter, thinking that her elder sister might well have decided not to give a red envelope at all.
When she had invited her elder sister to the full moon feast, she hadn’t expected a red envelope, just that her sister’s presence would be enough. So long as her sister didn’t upset her, it would be a blessing, a reluctant maintenance of the bonds between siblings.
Ye Shuzhi hadn’t spoken in front of her husband’s family about the things her elder sister had said that upset her.
She also thought of Mrs. Li, who wasn’t one to talk much; Mrs. Li wouldn’t spread those words around. With the support of Mr. and Mrs. Li, why bother discussing such things with her husband’s family?
She didn’t want to provoke her in-laws, who were already unhappy that she had given birth to a daughter, and had just started to smile again over so harsh words.
Furthermore, she definitely didn’t want to be looked down upon by her mother-in-law. After all, a mother-in-law wasn’t the sa as a mother and wasn’t soone with whom one could share confidences.
Mrs. Li broke the silence by taking a wallet from her person and placing it on the child held by one of her daughters.
“Shuzhi, your niece is getting cuter as she grows. It’s true that becoming a mother changes you, you’ve learned how to take care of children!”
Ye Shuzhi responded to Mrs. Li’s comnt with a smile and nodded, “Yes, as the saying goes, ‘Becoming a mother makes you steel.’ It has to be this way.”
Mrs. Li smiled and nodded in agreent but didn’t continue the topic. She knew exactly what it felt like to have the resolve of a mother.
“Tch… Second sister, you weren’t satisfied with your brother-in-law before, but it seems he treats you quite well.”
Ye Shuying chid in at that mont.
“Elder sister, let’s not speak of unpleasant things here. We are sisters, not enemies. Why say such things?”
Ye Shuzhi spoke softly, her face free of anger, but her words carried a warning.
“Shuying, what are you doing?” Mrs. Lai seed to pick up on the gaps in Ye Shuying’s words, giving her a glare.
“I’m just speaking the truth. What’s this about enemies? Aren’t we born from the sa mother? Can’t I let my elder sister say a few words?” Ye Shuying said nonchalantly.
Ultimately, Ye Shuzhi decided to pay no more attention to her elder sister. In her heart, she had already deed her elder sister soone with whom she would refuse to confide.
Sotis Ye Shuying spoke out of turn. Aside from occasional responses from their mother, once she noticed that her younger sister was ignoring her, the fun dissipated, and she couldn’t be bothered to make sharp remarks.
Witnessing so relatives giving red envelopes to the child, Ye Shuying felt guilty. As the elder aunt, she had given nothing, and only her family knew, while other relatives might assu that she had contributed.
Feeling guilty, Ye Shuying had no choice but to play a secondary role afterwards. Leaving the room, she took her son with her to wait for their al.
Her son wasn’t as troubleso as the last ti and didn’t fuss about buying toys.
Zhong Xianggui only booked six tables at the neighboring restaurant. As the guests arrived in waves, they were directed to see the baby. The n were not allowed to enter the baby’s viewing area due to the small space in the shop, so all were asked to sit next door, munching on sunflower seeds and peanuts.
Ye Shuzhi had stayed in her room for a month, and today she could finally go out with her child. At the restaurant, she still covered her head, following the belief that one shouldn’t touch water or go outside to face the wind for 40 days after giving birth.
In reality, how many peasant won could fully observe the 40-day confinent period?
Ye Shuzhi carried her child to eat in the private room, while the general store remained open; in the daylight, there was no risk of anyone becoming crazy enough to steal.
For those who had arrived by ox cart or horse cart, their drivers would watch over the carts. There were also people keeping watch at the door.
Ye Shiqi saw her uncle by marriage but not her aunt. As her family had said, her aunt’s husband had already inford the relatives that his wife was pregnant, having appeared last ti but not this ti.
The one to attend the full moon celebration was of course her uncle by marriage. However, the red envelope he handed over was double the usual amount, and the gifts were not forgotten.
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