HCB Chapter 1537 - 1017: Scheming
Chapter 1537 - 1017: Scheming
First Watch.
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"You go ahead and mind your own business, actually..." Yu Tao smiled apologetically and continued, "Initially, I planned to go by myself. Now with mom accompanying me, I’m already very happy."
"Normally, it’s best for me to be by your side at this time, but..." Zhou Xikang sighed and shrugged helplessly, "Didn’t expect such a coincidence, can only apologize to you."
"Why should I feel wronged?" Yu Tao glared at Zhou Xikang, "If you keep talking like this, I will really get mad. You were just picking on me earlier, weren’t you doing the same? "
"Exactly, we’re all from the same pot, is there any need to say things that make us distant?" Lin Yanqiu shot her son a disdainful look, then turned her gaze to the little granddaughter in her arms, "Yanyan, daddy is the most hypocritical, isn’t he?"
"No..." Zhou Xikang smiled bitterly and appealed to Wang Lei, "Aunt, mom and Taotao are deliberately misinterpreting my intentions, could you say a few words for me?"
Wang Lei smiled at him and said, "I really can’t say anything in your favor because..." She paused, her grin deepening, "I share the same thoughts as your mom and Taotao."
Zhou Xikang looked at the three women on the same side with black lines all over his head: "I’m not being distant, I genuinely believe that in such matters, a husband not being there is neglecting his duty."
"Enough..." Yu Tao glanced at him, "Stop babbling nonsense. Luckily, grandma, mother-in-law, and Aunt all know my nature, otherwise, they might have misunderstood me as a woman who can’t live without a man."
"That’s not what I meant..."
"Enough, aren’t you done yet?" Lin Yanqiu glared at her son, "No matter what, you can’t accompany us, so why babble about unnecessary things? Or are you doubting your mom’s ability to handle things, thinking I’m unreliable?"
"Mom..." Zhou Xikang looked at his own mother, speechless. He didn’t mean it at all, not treated so unfairly, he just felt guilty, wanting to explain more...
"Madam, Third Madam, Young Master, Young Mistress, dinner is ready..."
Mrs. Yin’s timely appearance finally rescued Zhou Xikang, he quietly let out a sigh of relief, feeling that being surrounded by everyone was truly unpleasant...
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"Grandma, Second Sister isn’t coming back at all, what do I do about my matter?" In the Yu family hall, Yu Xiang clutched Old Madam Yu’s arm, asking gloomily.
"Your grandpa and I have already talked to your second brother-in-law, he said he would help, just wait..." Old Madam Yu reassuredly patted her granddaughter’s shoulder, "You need to have some patience, such matters aren’t that simple?"
Sitting nearby, Yu Mei shifted her eyes and said, "Grandma, why don’t I go find my second brother-in-law this afternoon? You and grandpa always finding him is a bit inappropriate, isn’t it?"
"Third Sister, you’re thinking of meeting my second brother-in-law, aren’t you?" Yu Xiang mocked as she looked at Yu Mei, "When you see him, what are you actually thinking of doing?"
Yu Mei gave her a faint smile: "Xiangxiang, whatever my intentions, I’m definitely on your side, and I can absolutely assure you, I have no interest in Zhou Huakang, that’s enough for us to be on the same side, right?"
"I won’t stand on the same side as you..." Yu Xiang frowned, glaring at her, "You want to take my second brother-in-law, how can I possibly stand on the same side as you?
Yu Mei, don’t compare yourself to me, you’re not qualified! Besides, at any time, I’m closer to my second sister than you are, understand?"
"Grandma..." Yu Mei looked at Old Madam Yu with a face full of grievances, "I’m also thinking for us, the Yu family, and why do I think this way? She not only doesn’t understand me, but even mocks me like this, Grandma, you must speak for me!"
"Alright, don’t argue anymore..." Old Madam Yu rubbed her forehead with a headache, "You’re both bloodlines of the Yu family, of course, Grandma hopes for each of you to be well.
Even your second sister, Grandma feels sorry for her too, but she got used to living the good life after getting married, fearing being dragged down by the family troubles, originally, your grandpa and I wanted to go along with her wishes, not to burden her.
But seeing you two sisters looking loner like this, Grandma truly feels uncomfortable in her heart. Meimei, no need for you to say anything, Xiangxiang, if you marry someone not well-off, comparing with your second sister, would your heart be at ease?
I know, sometimes you might think, this old woman being busy with this matter is just to save face for herself and to bring honor to the Yu family.
But think about it, how many years can Grandma keep going at her age? Whether or not she can hold her head up high, really, it’s no big deal. As for whether or not the Zhou family has face, it has a huge connection to you sisters.
When a woman gets married, her natal family needs to be doing well so she can stand tall in her husband’s family. If your natal family has no face, you won’t have face either. No matter the time, your natal family is your support.
So, for this matter, no matter how your second sister thinks, grandma and grandpa will always fight for you. Before we enter the grave, we must ensure you two sisters have a good life!"
If Yu Mei and Yu Xiang hadn’t grown up by Old Madam Yu’s side, if they didn’t understand her personality to the utmost, they might actually be moved to tears by her words.
What she wants is nothing more than for the Yu family’s descendants to gain more stature. If the Zhou family had suitable girls to marry, how could they think of them?
The Yu family was once wealthy, but after the war, they fell. Before and after age ten, Old Master Yu lived completely different lives, so the past glory is something he never forgets.
His unending memory makes Old Madam Yu also have expectations for past glory.
Originally, this expectation was just a thought now and then. But since Yu Tao married into the Zhou family, the idea of the Yu family regaining glory has grown stronger. The Yu family’s younger generation has no prospects, so achieving glory through marriage is the only way.
What they want is the feeling of being revered, admired everywhere they go, and how the younger generation lives happily or not, what does it matter?
As for the so-called age, hehe, some people feel their life is long even if they live to ninety, and think happiness is still ahead...
The expressions on the two sisters’ faces were too obvious, making Old Madam Yu frown, her voice becoming severe, "What are you two thinking? Hmm?!"
"Grandma..." Yu Xiang hugged Old Madam Yu quickly, "I’m just moved by Grandma’s words, reflecting on myself. At the same time, I feel that second sister is too improper, how can she have a good life and ignore her family?" She wouldn’t reveal her true thoughts as her desired life depended on Old Madam Yu fighting for it.
Yu Mei quickly chimed in: "Yes, Grandma, you and Grandpa have done so much for us, yet what we can repay is too limited. I promise you, if I can be with Zhou Xikang, I’ll do everything I can to persuade him to help our family regain the good old days."
Yu Xiang glanced at her indifferently: "If you really have that intent, you should find a single man with good conditions to marry, not covet your own brother-in-law. Second sister and brother-in-law have such a good relationship, do you really think you can come between them?
Even if you really use some means to get second brother-in-law, can you guarantee he’ll accept you? Don’t accuse me of pouring cold water on you. If you really do that, the Zhou family will definitely not spare you.
Don’t forget, second brother-in-law’s brother, isn’t someone to be trifled with. If he finds out you’ve schemed against his brother, do you think he’ll let you have a good ending?"
Yu Mei snorted coldly: "If he’s so scary, why did you think of marrying him back then?"
"Marrying him and scheming against his family are two different things..." Yu Xiang looked steadily at her, "If your greed causes the Zhou family to reject me too, don’t blame me for being rude!"
"You think you’re accepted by the Zhou family now?" Yu Mei, who had long held back against Yu Xiang, finally erupted, "Yu Xiang, stop talking to me in that superior tone!
Where do you think you’re better than me? Just because I’ve been married once and you haven’t? Can that be blamed on me? If you had the same experience, if people looked down on you like that, how would you feel inside?
Of course, I know too. As long as a woman has been married once, she’s worthless. So, I’ve never thought of marrying into some amazing family.
Even ordinary families I dare not dream of. But why did I agree to be with Zhou Xikang, to be a woman with no standing? Isn’t it because, as I am now, I might as well do everything I can to help the family as much as I can.
I admit I like Zhou Xikang, whether tall, good-looking, or talented, I like everything about him. I’m even jealous of second sister. But I never thought of replacing second sister.
Even if I’m really with him, I won’t show myself in front of Zhou family members. Even if I have a child with him, I’ll entrust the child to second sister to raise.
What I want is just to live a life that feels valuable, no matter the means, as long as it can make the Yu family regain former glory, I think it’s worth it.
Ask yourself from the heart, can you do even this for the Yu family? You want to marry Zhou Huakang because you want a life like second sister, not for the Yu family.
Now, second sister, for herself, can refuse to help the Yu family. When the time comes, you too can refuse to help for your own sake. Don’t argue for yourself, arguing won’t make me believe you. Your actions have already made this point clear!" (To be continued. If you like this piece, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)