vrcanaries Chapter 214 Money-Losing Goods
Chapter 214 Money-Losing Goods
If these two people in front of her weren't her second sister-in-law's family members, she would definitely have lost her temper.
Suppressing her displeasure, she glanced at the two of them. Fortunately, the second brother of the Li family seemed to be a reasonable person with bright eyes.
Lin Chang'er felt more at ease after he greeted her with proper etiquette.
Once someone enters the door, they are considered a guest; there's no reason to turn them away. Besides, I've never heard my second sister-in-law mention her family before, so I don't know what her relationship with them is like.
Of course, even if it's bad, she shouldn't be the one to step in and bully people.
Therefore, we should take the person up to meet Second Sister-in-law first.
Lin Chang'er thanked Huo Shiyi, "Brother Shiyi, thank you for making this trip."
Huo Shiyi waved his hand, "You saved my life, what's a little help? I need to go back to help Uncle Hai maintain order, so I'll head back first. When you're going down the mountain in a couple of days, just have Xiao Shijiu make the trip, and I'll bring the brothers up the mountain to help."
Lin Chang'er said, "Grandpa Huo left many brothers to take care of us. We can move over. Eleventh Brother, don't worry. Come to our house for dinner after we come down the mountain."
"Okay!" Huo Shiyi replied and strode away.
Lin Chang'er then turned to the three members of the Li family. Before she could speak, Li Er asked, "Third sister-in-law, are you going up the mountain?"
Lin Chang'er nodded, "Second Uncle, you may not know this, but there was a big flood a few days ago, and our whole village went up the mountain to take refuge."
"Unfortunately, my second sister-in-law's second child was an impatient person, so he was born on the day of the flood."
"I figured that since my second sister-in-law is still in her postpartum period, and the floodwaters have washed over the area, who knows how much filth has been washed in. On the other hand, the tarpaulin sheds on the mountain are still relatively clean. So today I brought people down the mountain to clean them up first, sprinkled quicklime to disinfect them, and will come down again in a couple of days after they've been thoroughly cleaned."
"My mother-in-law and two uncles have come at an inopportune time; they will have to wait for me to come up the mountain together."
"It's alright, it's just that you gave birth during a flood. Was the situation very dangerous at the time? Are my sister and the baby alright?" Li Er asked anxiously after Lin Chang'er finished speaking.
"It's all good, Second Uncle. Don't worry, there's a doctor living next door to our house, and we have some dealings with her regularly."
Lin Chang'er was fairly satisfied with Li Er's reaction, but she didn't mention the details.
But then Li's mother asked, "What did San Ya give birth to?"
Lin Chang'er: "..." Of course it's a child, what else could it be?
Of course, Lin Chang'er knew in her heart that she should be asking whether her second sister-in-law had given birth to a boy or a girl, but this attitude made her unhappy.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Li Da became a little unhappy and scolded her lightly, "My mother is asking you a question. Did my sister give birth to a boy or a money-losing child?"
Lin Chang'er: "..." Does this guy even know how to talk?
She was unhappy and almost showed it.
At this moment, Gu Er called out, "Big Brother!" His tone was somewhat displeased, as if he were blaming his brother for not knowing manners.
Lin Chang'er: "..." Fine, I'll just have to endure it.
Lin Chang'er mechanically tugged at the corners of her lips and replied mischievously, "Given a baby girl, mother and daughter are both safe, so what?"
Li Da frowned, cursing inwardly. He knew Sanya was a worthless piece of trash who wouldn't even last long.
When the Gu family was so poor they couldn't even afford food, they had a son, but they didn't receive any benefits whatsoever.
Seeing that the Gu family is starting to prosper, if she were to give birth to a boy now, wouldn't the old lady of the Gu family show some appreciation?
Before he came, he had asked the women who had married into the family here, and they said that the eldest daughter-in-law of the Gu family was a barren hen.
The Gu family's three daughters-in-law have never given birth, they only have one son, one money-losing child, and two stepchildren.
Moreover, Gu Sanlang was also unlucky; he died before his family could prosper.
With their father gone, what status can the children have in the family?
In other words, Sanya's husband is still alive and she has a son. Sooner or later, the Gu family will belong to them, right?
If they can have a son this time, then it will be a sure thing.
As a result, she gave birth to a child who was a financial burden.
Lin Chang'er saw a hint of annoyance flash in Gu Da's eyes and couldn't help but laugh to herself. "He's a worthless piece of trash," she thought, "he's really no good."
Looking at Li's mother, whose face was also full of disappointment, she became even more certain that this mother and son were not good people.
Li Er, on the other hand, seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "It's good that she's safe. Girls are so sweet. When they grow up, they'll be their mother's little cotton-padded jacket. Girls are wonderful. However, we arrived in such a hurry that we didn't prepare any gifts for our first meeting. It's really impolite of us."
Lin Chang'er felt a little better and said, "It's alright. Everyone has been stuck in different places these days. It's understandable that Second Uncle was unaware and unprepared. I'm happy that you've come. There's no need to worry about these things."
Originally, she wanted to say that the family lacked nothing, but the reactions of Li's mother and Li Da made her wary, so she had to pretend to be poor.
Li Er chuckled sheepishly, but then heard his mother say, "What kind of gift does a little good-for-nothing need? Second son, have you lost your mind?"
Lin Chang'er didn't like hearing this, but out of respect for her second sister-in-law, she didn't dare to argue.
She took a deep breath, and endured +2.
Niu Xiaomei, who had been following behind her without saying a word, was also unhappy.
But since they were guests of the Gu family, and Sister Chang'er hadn't said anything, it was even more inappropriate for her, an outsider, to speak up.
Just then, Zhou Xiaoniu, who was standing on the other side of Lin Chang'er, suddenly tilted his head and asked, "Third Aunt, is giving gifts to little girls considered crazy? How are we supposed to get wives then?"
Lin Chang'er paused. This kid, if you can talk, then talk more.
Before she could speak, Madam Li said sternly, "You brat, that's a betrothal gift. A betrothal gift is for the bride's family, not for your own worthless daughter."
Zhou Xiaoniu said, "No, it's not. Brother Liu often gives Sister Xiaomei gifts. Sometimes it's pheasants, sometimes it's snacks from the city, and sometimes it's little red flowers or something."
"My mother said that Brother Liu Zi is in love with Sister Xiao Mei and wants to marry her!"
"My mother also said that when I grow up and get married, I should give my wife the best of everything."
"But this old woman is so strange. She actually said that little girls don't deserve gifts?"
Lin Chang'er suppressed a laugh. "When the granaries are full, people know etiquette." These boys are getting more and more proper as they grow up. Niu Xiaomei, standing to the side, blushed and gently scolded, "Xiao Niu, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Liu Zi, who was guarding the old house of the Gu family, sneezed several times for no reason and asked, "Who is talking about the young master?"
Li's mother's face visibly darkened, and Li Da was also unhappy. "Whose child is this? They don't know how to discipline him properly. He runs around talking nonsense."
Lin Chang'er chuckled lightly, "Uncle, what are you saying? Do you think a grown man like you just popped out of a rock?"
"Even the little kid next door knows to treat girls kindly. Look at the disgusted look on your face just now, aren't you ashamed?"