Chapter 129: Chapter 129 Vigilant Tightening_1 Chapter 129: Chapter 129 Vigilant Tightening_1 Third Uncle has always favored Zhao Erhu, often opposing Wei Family and ruining many of Wei Family’s plans. Mrs. Wei held a grudge against Third Uncle in her heart but couldn’t do anything about him in any aspect. She was highly vigilant against Third Uncle, wary that he might spoil her own good deeds.
“Even without this incident, I wouldn’t let Zhao Erhu and his family off the hook. Zhao Erhu has always been close to Zhao Xinglin. This time, the good job I secured was ruined, and it might well be because Zhao Erhu incited Zhao Xinglin to sabotage me behind my back. Otherwise, how could my friend, who had agreed so readily, go back on his word? I won’t let them get away with it,” Zhao Quan, who had been silent since entering the room, spoke up.
Zhao Quan’s thinking was somewhat twisted. It was clear that his so-called friends had tried to swindle him out of his money, yet he refused to believe it, nor would he admit his lack of judgment in people. Unable to do anything about them, he turned to his own conspiratorial theories, blaming Zhao Erhu for everything. It seemed that by doing so, he could hold his head high, and of course, his desire to take over Zhao Erhu’s property was partly why.
Seeing her son depressed for so long, Mrs. Wei was just glad he seemed to have some fight in him again, regardless of whether it was true or not. She blamed Zhao Erhu for everything and wished her son could come out on top. “Quanquan is right; Zhao Erhu is two-faced. He looks respectful to your father, but he’s extremely deceitful inside. His newly married wife is no better, a belly full of malicious intent. Once we drive out Lin Family, Zhao Erhu’s spacious house—aside from choosing a room for your fifth brother as a bridal chamber—the rest can be moved into by you and Jin Family. You must open your heart and don’t stress over the job situation anymore.”
Zhao Xing listened with joy by the side, knowing that with his mother around, he always benefited the most. He didn’t mind Zhao Quan getting a room; after all, it was not possible for Zhao Quan to monopolize it alone. However, Zhao Cheng, the fourth son, felt quite upset. Ever since they were young, their mother had favored his older third brother and youngest fifth brother. As the middle child, he had to respect his older brother and give way to his younger brother, being the least regarded by their mother, always receiving the least and last of everything. No wonder his wife complained to him.
Although Zhao Cheng was very displeased inside, he was unwilling to go against his mother. He moved his lips but failed to voice any protest. Li Xiaomei, who had been eavesdropping outside, could not stand it anymore. Why should the third and the fifth brothers receive something when her husband was left with nothing? Favoritism shouldn’t be like this. She could let go of the past incident where they lost twenty taels of silver because Zhao Quan was seeking a job, but if her mother-in-law didn’t give a reasonable explanation this time, she wouldn’t let Zhao Cheng exert any effort for the family. Driven by her indignation, Li Xiaomei burst through the door.
“Mother, the third and fifth brothers have gotten rooms, so what about our Zhao Cheng? He’s also your flesh and blood son, not born from some other woman. Why don’t you think more of him? You always think of the third and fifth brothers, and they’re the ones who always get the benefits. Isn’t Zhao Cheng your child too? There should be limits to favoritism. We can’t live like this,” Li Xiaomei, long suppressed, let it all out, not caring about anything as she voiced her grievances.
Because of the additional kinship, Mrs. Wei always believed she had been quite good to Li Xiaomei, certainly much better than to her other daughters-in-law. Mrs. Wei never expected Li Xiaomei to be so dissatisfied with her, feeling that Li Xiaomei had let her down.