Back To The 90s: The Resilient Daughter-In-Law

Chapter 75: Chapter 075 Arguing for Pride_1

“Yes!” Nan Fei forced a smile and reassured, “Granny Huo, you can trust Huo Beijiang to handle this. I truly believe in his capabilities.” Honestly, she couldn’t bear to burden Granny Huo with such a messy situation.

Having previously dealt with Yuan Xueshan, she knew all too well her cunning nature. Granted Granny Huo held much power, she was getting on in years and lacked the energy to compete with a younger, more vigorous counterpart.

Yuan Xueshan’s ultimate nemesis was Huo Beijiang!

“Really?” Zhou Yongxian inquired doubtfuly.

“Yes, really!”

“Then I can rest easy! It seems this is the only way for now.” Zhou Yongxian admitted self-critically, “I understand, our family mishandled the matter and caused trouble for you all. Rest assured, once we resolve this issue, I’ll have Bei Jiang personally come to propose.”

Just as Guan Rufang was about to speak, Zhang Fengmei, usually quiet and reserved, cut in.

“Aunt Huo!” Zhang Fengmei declared with an unprecedented resolve, “You and my mother-in-law share a close bond. We respect you deeply as if you were our own elder. About Nan Fei’s marriage, I have a condition. If you cannot accept it, even if Huo Beijiang comes to propose, I would turn him away.”

Everyone in the room turned their astonished gaze to Zhang Fengmei.

“Go ahead!”

“We can hold off on Nan Fei’s marriage for a while and give Huo Beijiang a chance, but he can’t come alone to propose. Yuan Xueshan must come personally.” Everything that happened today left a deep scar on Zhang Fengmei, a normally gentle and honest person.

That’s why she’s lost her temper.

They were poor, had no money, but their daughter was still their precious jewel. It was already heartbreaking that they couldn’t offer her the best in material life. If even love and respect were lost, sacrificed for their family’s sake…

For her, it would be a fate worse than death.

They’d rather starve than lose their dignity! Today, didn’t Yuan Xueshan step all over Nan Fei’s pride? Then she must pick it back up the same way it was trampled on.

Guan Rufang’s eyes gleamed,”That’s right! Yuan Xueshan looks down on our Nan Fei. Even if she becomes Beijiang’s wife, she’s worthless in her mother-in-law’s eyes. Unless she herself comes to propose, seeking to marry our Nan Fei.”

Zhou Yongxian, decisive as ever, agreed without a second thought. She’d been just reminded that as a mother-in-law her own word carried no weight anymore. So, let Bei Jiang go talk to his mother in person.

Let’s see how Yuan Xueshan explains it to her son.

Hmph! She, the old lady, has a temper, too.

*****

Today, Huo Linong had invited several teachers from school to go fishing in the river by the school. The catch that yielded was enough to feed a large family for lunch. Despite the harsh summer sun, he heard chaos even before entering the house.

The moment he stepped in, he was flabbergasted.

Dirtied clothes were scattered all over the ground, the courtyard seemed like it had just been hit by a heavy rainstorm.

The haphazard mess inside made it seem as though they had been robbed.

“What happened here?” Huo Linong instinctively stepped back, his usually well-mannered self couldn’t help frowning, his expression filled with disgust. “Xue Shan, why does the house stink?”

Yuan Xueshan had already bathed and changed her clothes, but she still felt filthy. Now, hearing her husband’s comment, she exploded. The expression on her face was beyond ugly. She wanted to tear apart and unleash her anger, but then remembered how Granny Huo had witnessed everything that had transpired today.

Could she dare?