When Yang Cheng heard that, he hurriedly waved his hand. "Why would I say that? Isn't there my mother-in-law? I can't possibly say that she's an embarrassment, can I?"
Guo Xuehua smiled meaningfully and looked at Lin Ruoxi, who was silent at the side. "I know that when it comes to manners and culture, those ladies are indeed uneducated and don't know much about the rules of the upper class.
Perhaps in the eyes of you youngsters, they are people that can be neglected.
But I've been traveling all over the world for more than ten years, setting up orphanages and getting sponsors. I've seen all kinds of people and situations.
When I was young, I also felt that those aunties were too uncultured. They didn't raise their voices when they spoke, and they drank tea in big mouthfuls like men. It was really tacky. "
As she spoke, Guo Xuehua asked Lin Ruoxi, "Ruoxi, you think so too, right?"
Lin Ruoxi was eating her porridge, and the spoon in her hand paused. She smiled unnaturally and didn't know whether to nod or shake her head.
Guo Xuehua didn't seem to want her to answer. She continued, "But, as I got older, I slowly realized that those women I knew in Yanjing, who were born in prestigious families like me and married into wealthy families, although they were more cultured, they would weigh their words carefully and speak softly, but … on the contrary, they didn't have any human feelings, which made me feel especially tired.
"When I was with those ladies, I had to think carefully before I said anything. If I said anything casually, they would think that I was conveying your grandfather's or father's thoughts. When they spoke to me gently, they would mostly think that I had something to ask of them.
"That kind of life, making those kinds of friends, and going to those kinds of places were really too tiring …
"So, I rarely stayed in Beijing. Other than occasionally going back to visit your grandfather and his house, I spent most of my time outside of Beijing, getting to know all kinds of people.
I realized that when I was young, these older sisters, who I thought were unsophisticated and uncultured, were usually the most passionate. Although they liked money and status, they didn't hide it. They didn't think that it was tacky.
If I asked them to donate money to my foundation or to the orphanage, most of them would be stingy and unwilling. However, if I asked them to do some work in the orphanage and buy food for the children, they would be very willing to do it.
"They don't think too much when they speak, and they would even pat me from time to time. Their smiles are the same, and some of them even hugged their stomachs as they laughed. When they lost in mahjong, they would get upset …
"To you youngsters, they are unbearably tacky and annoying. "But to me, they are the most sincere and adorable people in this society.
If you can't accept me bringing them home, then I'll go out and play with them. But I don't want you to look down on them in your heart, okay? "
In the end, Guo Xuehua only asked Lin Ruoxi directly.
Lin Ruoxi opened her mouth slightly, feeling a little shy. She didn't know why Guo Xuehua only asked her this question.
"Could it be that my mother-in-law knew that I asked Yang Cheng to say these words?"
Yang Cheng was a little dazed. He didn't expect that Guo Xuehua would say such a thing.
Ever since they started living together, Guo Xuehua rarely used her status as an elder to lecture Yang Cheng. But this time, Yang Cheng was really touched and touched.
After hearing what Guo Xuehua said, those noisy aunties were indeed a little cute.
Mother Wang smiled and said, "Xuehua is right. I often go to the market to buy vegetables, and the aunties there all know me. It's good to be with them. If there's no human touch between people, no matter how elegant it is, it's useless. I quite like those aunties who come to our house to play. They're quite funny. "
Yang Cheng smiled bitterly. "Mom, I'm not looking down on those aunties. It's just that it's a little noisy at home. It's better for us to be less active at home."
Guo Xuehua snorted and looked at her son helplessly. "Actually, I know that you didn't mean to say these words. You said these words because Ruoxi asked you to tell me, right? "
Lin Ruoxi looked at her mother-in-law in shock, and her face turned red.
"Mom, you …" Yang Cheng was a little confused. Why did Guo Xuehua eavesdrop last night?
"You!" Guo Xuehua shook her head and sighed. "You used to be able to sell mutton skewers at the market for half a year. How could you bother a few aunties to come to our house? If your wife didn't ask you to persuade me, would you even speak up? "
Yang Cheng came to a realization. Thinking about it this way, what he said was indeed not possible.
Lin Ruoxi became even more embarrassed after she understood it. Her eyes wandered, and she didn't know what to say.
Guo Xuehua's expression was finally displeased. She said coldly, "Ruoxi, using your husband as a gun to target your mother-in-law isn't something to be proud of."
"I … Mom … I didn't mean it that way …" Lin Ruoxi's words were jumbled, and her mind was in a mess.
"Am I, Guo Xuehua, such an unreasonable mother-in-law? You told me that it's noisy at home, and you're afraid that it will affect Lanlan. Do you think I will hit you or scold you? "
Lin Ruoxi shook her head, feeling wronged. "No …"
"We're a family. Just say whatever you want to say. I can even accept such a big thing as you adopting a child. Why do you still think of me as such an unreasonable mother-in-law?" Guo Xuehua couldn't hide the anger in her heart.
Seeing that Lin Ruoxi was about to cry, Yang Cheng felt sorry for her. He said, "Mom, don't say anymore. I won't help Ruoxi pass on any messages in the future. She mainly respects you, so she doesn't dare to speak up … "
"Fine, fine, fine. I'll listen to you. Anyway, in your heart, your wife is the most important …" Guo Xuehua sighed sadly. She picked up the Herbal Tea Egg and continued to peel it.
Yang Cheng looked at his wife, and then at his mother. Finally, he looked at Mother Wang helplessly, hoping that Mother Wang could say something to ease the atmosphere.
But Mother Wang spread out her hands helplessly, with a speechless smile on her face.
However, Lanlan didn't care about what the adults said at all. The chubby little girl was not interested in these miscellaneous things. How could it be more attractive than the breakfast in front of her?
He kept eating until he was holding a bowl that was even bigger than his face. After he finished the bowl full of millet porridge, he was finally 80% full. He rubbed his round belly.
"Nanny! Lanlan is going to kindergarten! "
Minjuan was already prepared. She got up and picked up Lanlan's pink Kitty cat bag. She held Lanlan's hand and said goodbye to the family. Then, they walked out.
After Lanlan left, Guo Xuehua sighed. "It's so early in the morning. I've made a fool of myself in front of the children."
Lin Ruoxi said softly, "Mom … I won't do that again. I was wrong …"
"What you said is right. It's mom's fault. But you have to say it in front of me. Don't let Yang Cheng say it for you. Do you understand?" Guo Xuehua said as calmly as possible.
Lin Ruoxi nodded and pursed her red lips.
At this moment, the sound of a car came from outside the house. Because it was quiet in the house, it was especially clear.
"Eh, what's wrong? Did Lanlan forget to bring something?" Mother Wang was puzzled.
Yang Cheng raised his eyebrows. "No, it's another car. Seems like we have guests."
Indeed, not long after, someone rang the doorbell.
"Who's here so early in the morning?" Mother Wang was puzzled. She got up and walked to the door and opened it.
After the door opened, two men, one old and one middle-aged, stood outside. They looked like father and son.
The middle-aged man was wearing a suit. He frowned and supported his father.
The old man looked to be around seventy years old. His hair was white. He was tall and skinny. He was a little hunched. He was wearing gray sportswear and sweatpants.
"Big brother, who are you looking for?" Mother Wang asked with a smile.
The old man said solemnly, "My name is Sun Hai. I'm the CEO of 'Bainian Department Store'. Is this the home of General Lin of Yu Lei International?"
Mother Wang was enlightened. "General Manager Sun of Bainian Department Store. Aiya, I've heard of you long ago. The department store was here when I first entered the city. That's right. This is General Lin's home. Please come in. "
Mother Wang invited them warmly. However, Sun Hai and his son stood still at the door.
"There's no need for that. The home of the dignified Yu Lei International's CEO isn't a place for small people like us to enter. I'm afraid that we'll tarnish Boss Lin's luxurious home. Why don't you invite Boss Lin out to meet us?"
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