Chapter 37: Auntie, This Is Our Gift For You

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Stopping her mother-in-law who was about to flare up, Chu Wei took over. “Thank you, sister-in-law. We will accept the gift. I hope that after we leave, you can take good care of our mother-in-law. We have troubled you and brother.”

The eldest sister-in-law smiled and nodded. “Chu Wei, don’t worry. You guys just have to live well in the capital. I don’t have any other intentions. I still hope that you can give birth to a son as soon as possible. Your eldest brother and I will handle the family matters. You guys don’t have to worry.”

If Chu Wei had not stopped her, Li Jinhuan would have done it already. Zhao Jinli dared to be so smug because she had given birth to two sons to carry on the family line for the Chen family. Her viewpoint happened to coincide with Mother Chu’s.

In Mrs. Chu’s eyes, although Chen Ji was not a high-ranking official, he was still young. He might be promoted one day. At that time, he would be guarding the huge family legacy. Would he not want a son to inherit it?

Besides, how could a man not want a son? However, Chu Wei had to give birth to her third son secretly since the country would not allow it. When the time came, she could only return to Peach Blossom Town. When the child was born, she had to give Chen Ying to someone else to raise before bringing her third son back to the capital. Zhao Jinli planned to return all the grievances that Chen Ji had given her when Chu Wei returned to give birth to her third child.

Chu Wei was expressionless, but she sneered in her heart. She knew her sister-in-law’s personality very well. She was haughty just because she had two sons.The best way was to ignore her.

Chu Wei secretly made up her mind that when she went to the capital, she must earn money and try to bring her mother and mother-in-law over as soon as possible. She did not want them near Chen Hu’s family.

After breakfast, it was half past five in the morning. There were already many people coming out to make a living in the town. Chen Ji instructed the driver to move the things in the courtyard into the car one by one. The trunk was filled to the brim with clothes, food, and other necessities. Chen Yan obediently took the initiative to sit in the back seat. Chen Ying had the habit of being playful again. She kept circling around the car but was still caught by Chen Ji.

“Get in the car first. I’ll talk to Mom for a while.” Chu Wei passed a canvas bag to Chen Ji. Chen Ji didn’t dawdle. He nodded and sat in the passenger seat.

“Chu Wei, don’t worry. We will move in together. If you are hungry on the road, you can eat the fruits. Take care of yourself and the children.” Mrs. Chu’s eyes were red.

Her mother-in-law, Li Jinhuan, helped her tidy up her clothes and said gently, “Lass, Chen Ji has a bad temper. Although he has changed a lot now, he’s still the same person deep down. If there is a fight, you should give in to him more. Tell me your grievances when you return and you will see how I’ll deal with him.”

“Mother-in-law, mother, take good care of each other and eat whatever you want. Don’t worry about us. When our conditions are better, we will bring you over,” Chu Wei said with tears in her eyes.

Of these two old ladies, one was her biological mother, while the other was very much like her biological mother. They had lived together for so many years, and it was inevitable that they would be reluctant to part now.

Chu Wei sat in the back and the car started the ignition. The three women stood by the roadside and waved goodbye to them. Finally, the little wife who had been waiting at home for six years was going to the capital to live a good life.

The family of four waved at them through the car window. Everyone had smiles and anticipation on their faces. The car disappeared around the corner and walked onto the main road. In the next second, Li Jinhuan’s vision went dark and she collapsed into Mrs. Chu’s arms. Zhao Jinli was also shocked. Luckily, Chen Hu also came out and carried Li Jinhuan back to Chu Wei’s house.

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In the county city, Ding Shujuan smiled as she sized up the two children in front of her. The more she looked at them, the more satisfied she was. “Tsk tsk, these two children are really not bad. They have delicate features and are smart and quick-witted. When they grow up, they will definitely be talented!”

Before she finished his sentence, the two children grinned and showed their teeth. They took out a small wooden box from their pockets and handed it over.

“Auntie, this is our gift to you.” The elder son smiled.

Ding Shujuan took the wooden box and patted his head. “Good boy. Let Auntie see what kind of gift it is.”

The next second, a scream that was loud enough to pierce her eardrums resounded in the hotel. Looking at the caterpillar in the small wooden box, Ding Shujuan almost fainted from shock.

It took a long time for Ding Shujuan to regain her composure. Her two daughters were very obedient in her previous life and had never teased her. She did not expect that the first time she met these two stepchildren, they would give her an opening gambit. Ding Shujuan was furious.

Li Wenfeng ran in from outside the door. When he saw the box on the floor, he gave his two sons a kick each and got the caterpillar out of the room. Then, he said with embarrassment, “Comrade Ding, I’m sorry. These two brats scared you.. Hurry up and apologize to Auntie Ding!”