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Chapter 407: Chapter 407: Pick a Day, Let Them Divorce!
Tong Yaohui wrinkled his brow and explained, "My dear in-laws, we honestly didn’t know you were coming to Kyoto."
Si Xiaohui rolled her eyes and snorted, "Of course you wouldn’t know because you didn’t want my mom to come. Even if you recognized her, you wouldn’t have greeted her proactively because you simply look down upon us."
Wen Yun was somewhat upset, "Xiaohui, have we done anything to offend you? Why are you speaking so hostilely? When have we ever looked down upon you?"
If we truly looked down upon you, would we have let YaoYao go there? 𝔫𝔬𝖛𝖕𝔲𝖇.𝖈𝖔𝖒
When Zhang Lijuan came, they were more than enthusiastic. Why is it like a conflict when Si Xiaohui shows up?
"You know exactly what’s going through your minds." Si Xiaohui loudly retorted.
Wen Yun was infuriated. What’s wrong with this child?
Tong Yaohui turned to look at Lin Fengying and asked with a frown, "My dear in-law, is there some sort of misunderstanding here?"
Before Lin Fengying could intervene, Si Xiaohui jumped in, "There’s no misunderstanding. This time we came to ask you two to discipline Tong Yao. You can’t keep having kids without taking proper care of them, letting your daughter harm others. Our family is almost falling apart because of your daughter."
Upon hearing Si Xiaohui’s accusation towards Tong Yao, Wen Yun’s face soured. She’s been patient only because of Lin Fengying, Si Chen’s mother. But this doesn’t mean she’s easy to bully.
It was tolerable to be disrespectful to the elders. But now she was even making presumptuous remarks about YaoYao.
"Xiaohui, what exactly did YaoYao do wrong that has led you to say all these things here?"
"Dare you ask me? Don’t you know what kind of daughter you’ve brought up?" Si Xiaohui retorted, "Tong Yao has absolutely no respect for the elders. She behaves as she pleases in my house. Does she have any sense of being a daughter-in-law?"
Wen Yun responded angrily, "When you’re saying all this, have you thought about how your mother raised you? We are your elders, yet you’re here making all this noise. Is there any hint of respect for the elders in your demeanor?"
No wonder her daughter said that Si Xiaohui has a bad temper. It seems to be true.
If she acts like this in front of them, who knows how she must have mistreated YaoYao behind their back. Yet YaoYao treats her so well, bringing gifts for everyone when returning from Kyoto.
Just look at this attitude!
What kind of person is she?
Lin Fengying, who has been silent the whole time, scolded Si Xiaohui upon hearing this, "Xiaohui, the adults are talking. Stop interrupting."
Upon hearing this, Si Xiaohui glared at Wen Yun before falling silent.
Tong Yaohui spoke with a stern expression, "My dear in-law, since we’re all here, let’s sit down and discuss this matter properly. There’s no need for a commotion, it will only give others a reason to laugh."
Tong Yaohui, taking into consideration the hardship of Lin Fengying raising three kids on her own, didn’t wish to confront her. Rather, he just intended to understand what happened and resolve it with a discussion.
After all, Lin Fengying was Si Chen’s biological mother, and it would be tough for Si Chen if they ended up in a feud.
However, instead of trying to find a resolution, Lin Fengying lengthened her face and said, "No need to sit, your store is too high-class for a rural widow like me."
Upon hearing this, the expressions on Wen Yun and Tong Yaohui’s faces darkened further. Despite their peace offering, Lin Fengying continued in this manner, obviously not here to resolve matters, but to cause a scene.
Knowing that she had come because of Tong Yao, Wen Yun said, "Since you’re not willing to sit down, just stand and tell us your purpose of this visit!"
Even though Lin Fengying’s face was stern, she was in turmoil. With sweaty palms, she silenced her chaotic thoughts and said, "Your daughter is really something special. Our humble Si family can’t afford to raise this big persona. Let’s pick a date for them to divorce!"
After saying this, she felt significantly relieved.
City people didn’t have an extra brain compared to her. Why should she be afraid of them?
Upon hearing Lin Fengying’s words, Si Xiaohui secretly rejoiced. Her mother finally had the guts to make such bold statements in front of others. Now that this had been said, there was no turning back.
The faces of Wen Yun and Tong Yaohui fell instantly upon hearing these words. She had brought up the faults of Tong Yao, which could have been discussed and corrected, but her demand for their children to divorce was simply unacceptable for a mother-in-law.
The children are in love and happy, what would the point of a divorce be?
After pondering for a while, Wen Yun speculated that it might be because of having children. Initially, she didn’t want to discuss it, but now she decided to articulate it outright.
"My dear in-law, are you insisting on their divorce because YaoYao hasn’t conceived yet? In fact, YaoYao is healthy, she has been examined before. The two children are still young, and there’s no rush about the baby. Xiaochen’s career is on the rise. When he has time, he should also get a check-up. Whichever of them has a problem can be treated. Nowadays, with advanced medical technology and no lack of money at home, treatment isn’t an issue."
Tong Yaohui also looked serious, saying, "My dear in-law, marriage is not child’s play. The children are in love, we, as elders, should not act rashly. If YaoYao has done something wrong, you can tell us, and we will educate her. It’s too much to ask for their divorce."
"We don’t need children either." Lin Fengying spoke harshly, "We can’t afford this daughter-in-law. Ever since she married into our family, our house has never been peaceful. I would like to live a few more years and enjoy some peaceful days at home."
"My dear in-law, I avoided speaking harshly earlier, but you’re pushing it too far. Since when does a mother-in-law act this way?" Wen Yun’s face turned red, she had never seen such unreasonable people, it was indeed said right, ’wicked people originated from remote and harsh areas.’
Previously, she was worried about YaoYao’s temperament, assuming she wouldn’t respect her in-laws.
Now, she was relieved YaoYao was headstrong, otherwise who knows what she would have been reduced to.
"I’m not a suitable mother-in-law, take your daughter and go!" Lin Fengying said, her eyes welling up with tears, "Ever since our families became connected, there has been no peace. If we hadn’t known you, Xiaochen’s father wouldn’t have died."
Never had they imagined that she would bring up affairs from so many years ago. Tong Yaohui’s head buzzed with anger, and he asked gravely, "Does Xiaochen know about this?"
Si Xiaohui rudely interjected, "Of course my brother knows. He’s been wanting to divorce Tong Yao for a long time. If it weren’t for the bit of gratitude he had for the help you once gave our family, he would have forsaken Tong Yao long ago."
At these words, Tong Yaohui’s head spun with fury, and he almost stumbled over his feet, Wen Yun rushed to steady him.
"Yaohui, are you okay?"
