Farm Tough Girl-Chapter 143 - 144 The Difference is Too Big_1
Chapter 143: Chapter 144 The Difference is Too Big_1
Chapter 143 -144 The Difference is Too Big_1
Madam Liu seized the opportunity, “Now that we’ve finally earned some Silver Coins, isn’t it just to build a house somewhere? Why won’t our parents allow it? Tianniu is almost ten years old, a young girl. Can she still sleep in the same room with her brothers? Which girl in the village isn’t given her own room by the age of seven or eight? If some unsavory rumors were to spread, how could Tianniu ever marry?”
The villagers started talking, “Old Lady Qiao, your youngest son is just trying to build his own house with his own money, and you’re making a fuss about it. Why didn’t you say anything when your eldest son built his house? And wasn’t it your money that paid for it? Ah, you play favorites so harshly, always doting on the eldest, and the younger one should just put up with this treatment?”
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Qiao Yuanming’s heart sank. He understood that his parents actually liked and paid attention to him the least. His eldest brother was the firstborn and always managed to please their parents with his shrewdness, his fourth brother was aloof but smart and capable of achieving scholarly honors, and even his second brother was better than him. He, being both dull and simple-minded and not good at ingratiating himself with his parents, was naturally often left last in their consideration.
He had thought that as with fingers, some are longer and some shorter, and parents will always favor one over another, and he shouldn’t complain. But now, with such a comparison, he felt increasingly uncomfortable—the disparity was too great.
Madam Zhao, red-faced and thick-necked with anger, exclaimed, “When have I ever been harsh to them? They earn Silver and don’t even think of showing filial piety to their elders, and I can’t even complain?”
Madam Liu quickly said, “Of course we will!” Saying this, she took out a Silver Coin from her bosom and handed it to Madam Zhao, “Mother, please take this. I’ve earned a total of three Silver while helping at Muniang’s Embroidery House in the past few months. This is to show our filial piety to you. It’s not much, but it’s our sincere gesture. After all, we’ll need a substantial amount to build the house, so we can’t give more.”
Seeing this, Mrs. Guo commented, “Wow, this youngest son’s wife is truly filial, earning just five Silver and giving one to the elders. If my sons and daughters-in-law could be so filial, that would be wonderful. Old Lady Qiao, you should stop fussing, too. Just accept the Silver and let them go. They still have to build a house. Do you really want to take all of her five Silver?”
Madam Zhao lashed out, “Earned just three Silver, who are you fooling? That little wench Qiao Muniang is so generous—how could she have given you only three Silver for two months of work! Yuanming! How much money does your wife really have?”
“I—I don’t know,” Qiao Yuanming truly didn’t know. Madam Liu was wary of him; she never let him even see the Silver.
Madam Zhao was livid, “Great, so you’re conspiring to deceive me now, are you? Tell me, how much have you really earned! Hand it over immediately!”
The village women couldn’t stand it anymore, “It’s supposed to be three Silver, alright. Those of us who worked there only made about one Silver a month, and the wages were only slightly higher than a regular Embroidery House. Muniang isn’t a fool—why on earth would she give you so many benefits? Madam Liu manages affairs there, and the payment is at Muniang’s discretion. If she says it’s three Silver, that’s what it is. If you think it’s too little, go ask Muniang for more if you dare!”
This comment choked Madam Zhao for a moment. If she could ask Qiao Muniang for money, there would be no need to seek trouble with Madam Liu!
Mrs. Guo continued, “I’m telling you, old lady, what’s the use of hoarding so much money at your age? Anyone who didn’t know better would think you’re really stingy with your children and in-laws. It’s turning into a joke for everyone. Please just let them go.”
At the critical moment, Qiao Dazhi finally spoke up, “Enough, if you want to move, then move quickly. Don’t cause a scene and lose face here.” Now that the villagers were blaming the old couple, if they continued to make a fuss, people would talk behind their backs in the future.
Madam Zhao wanted to say more, but a glare from Qiao Dazhi silenced her. Reluctantly, she snorted and let it go.
Madam Liu wiped away the tears from her face, masking the smile in her eyes, as she moved all the prepared belongings onto the cart, letting Qiao Yuanming pull it away.
A few little ones had been afraid to laugh at home, but they burst into joy once outside, jumping up and exclaiming, “Oh! How wonderful, we are finally moving, mom, are we going to build a big house?”
Madam Liu smiled and patted Little Hongsheng’s head, “Yes, mom will build a big house for you, each of you will have your own room so you won’t have to squeeze together anymore.”
Hongsheng smiled happily, “In the future, grandma won’t be able to bully us anymore, won’t bully mom, and we’ll be happy every day!”
Warmth filled Madam Liu’s eyes. How much had the children suffered in the past? But now it didn’t matter anymore. From now on, she would make sure they had a good life.
Qiao Yuanming, looking at the tenderness in his wife’s eyes and the children’s joy, felt warmth in his heart. This day he had seen many things clearly. Previously, he had been indecisive between filial piety and his wife. Not only had he failed to make his parents fond of him, but he had also become an easy target for bullying, with his wife and children suffering as well.
Isn’t it the man’s job to stand firm for his family? If he is weak and incapable of protecting his wife and children, leaving them to suffer, what kind of man is he?
Thinking this, Qiao Yuanming felt self-reproach. Looking up, he assured Madam Liu with determined eyes, “Rest assured, I will make sure you have a good life from now on.”
Madam Liu turned her head away, ignoring him, her expression still indifferent. It seemed she no longer believed him. After so many years of an unchangeable nature, how could she trust him again?
Qiao Yuanming sighed softly to himself. It appeared he would have to take things slowly. His wife was thoroughly disappointed in him. He’d have to perform well in the future.
Tianniu, observant as always, naturally sensed the awkward atmosphere. She had fully inherited Madam Liu’s intelligence and was in no way inferior to her. Madam Liu had once said it was a pity she was a girl, for otherwise, she could have achieved as much as her uncle, if not more.
Tianniu helped shift the conversation, “Mom, we’re out now, and our house isn’t built yet. Where are we going to live?”
Madam Liu patted her head, “We’re going to your Mu’s house. Today’s quarrel has ruptured relationships beyond repair, your grandparents will definitely not want to see us, they’d probably prefer to drive us out directly. If we continue to live there shamelessly, we’re bound to suffer humiliation.”
Madam Liu had also thought about Madam Zhao’s temperament. If they stayed now, the old lady would surely torment her relentlessly. Having rushed out in a moment of impetuosity, she now thought that the most reliable place to go was to Muniang’s house.
In Tupo Village, Madam Liu was well-liked, especially after starting the Embroidery House, she had become familiar with the wives and sisters-in-law in the village, who were all warm-hearted people and would surely be willing to take in her family. However, Madam Liu did not really want to impose on others, considering that most farmhouses were small and could hardly accommodate her family of six.
