Bai Xiaomei, after more than two years of recuperation and medication, finally got pregnant with her first child, now over six months along.
This younger sister was always nice to Lin Daliang at home, so it’s understandable that Lin Daliang was happy to see Bai Xiaomei finally pregnant.
That evening, Wang Cheng prepared three tables of sumptuous dinner. There were plenty of leftovers like chicken, duck, fish, beef, lamb, and pork, making the dinner no less than a banquet.
Today, Grandma Bai came quietly, had a big meal silently, and then left quietly without greeting anyone, and nobody thought to invite her to sit at the head of the table.
Actually, Bai Xianglan saw her but didn’t want to acknowledge her, so she didn’t say anything.
No one invited anyone to this meal, and nobody thought of it, so it wasn’t convenient for anyone to join in.
However, she has two good daughters who definitely thought of their mom.
Once the food was ready, before it was even served, Bai Dajuan went to find Wang Cuihua. After a bout of compliments, she suggested sending some food to the two old ones.
Wang Cuihua didn’t really want to deal with this sister-in-law, but knowing this sister-in-law could cause an uproar, she turned a blind eye and let her pack some food to send over.
Bai Dajuan wasn’t too overboard, truly packing just enough for two people to send.
It’s not that she’s gotten much better; she just knows how to read the situation. Seeing her brother’s family doing well, of course, her mom needed to be flattered.
If her mom hadn’t insisted, she wouldn’t have asked. She wanted more than just some food.
Everything settled, after dinner, those going to the Capital City were decided upon.
Only Bai Dahe’s family was going from the Bai Family, along with Bai Dajuan and Bai Damei, without saying they were bringing the whole family.
In the Wang Family, all three brothers were going. Initially, Bai Dahe and Gangzi wanted to go, but in the end, they didn’t say so. It’s unclear whether it was self-awareness or other plans.
So, there were about thirty to forty people moving with families.
Originally, Grandma and Grandpa didn’t want to bother, but with each child’s persuasion, the two were finally moved.
Lin Cuifen looked at those excited about going to the Capital City, whether adults or children, with joy spread across their faces, and felt disdain in her heart.
Once everything was agreed upon, sleeping arrangements were made for those staying, but Bai Gangzi’s family of four lingered, not leaving or mentioning anything.
Lin Xue was also quite tired after the day and wanted to rest early. Seeing this family, she was sleepy but endured it. Without them taking the initiative, she sat silently to see who couldn’t hold out first.
Bai Xiaomei, due to pregnancy and quick fatigue, had already gone to bed with her husband.
But Bai Dajuan and Bai Damei, after sending their husbands and children to bed, came back to see what Gangzi’s couple were up to.
Gangzi’s wife, Wang Xiaoping, noticing the awkward atmosphere, had to clear her throat and speak up.
"Mom, sister-in-law, are you really leaving and not returning? Moving to live in the Capital City?"
Wang Xiaoping asked emotionally, seeming as if she was reluctant to see them go.
"Yes!" Wang Cuihua answered succinctly.
Wang Xiaoping was momentarily at a loss for words. She intended to chat, but this person ended the conversation so abruptly?
Wang Xiaoping was momentarily at a loss for words, feeling frustrated inside. But she didn’t want to give up, so she continued asking, "Is everything settled here? If anything needs helping, just let me know!"
"It’s all sorted. There’s not much to take!" Wang Cuihua lightly ended the conversation again.
She wasn’t doing it on purpose; the day had been exhausting enough, and she didn’t want to talk anymore, wanting to sleep early.
Tomorrow, there would be a busy day of preparation yet, though her eldest daughter told her not to prepare anything and that nothing needed to be taken. However, accustomed to frugality, she still thought about taking precious items, as much as possible.
Yet, this sister-in-law with no awareness at all was still sitting there without moving.
Bai Dajuan also couldn’t fathom what exactly this sister-in-law wanted, sitting so late with her kids, not rushing to take them to bed.
"Sister-in-law, what will you do with the house once you move? Not coming back to live, and such a good house left like that? Such a waste?" Wang Xiaoping finally voiced her real question.
With this, everyone in the room knew her intention, each having their own thoughts.
However, Bai Dahe’s family had gone back already. Otherwise, Li Guihua would have verbally flattened her.
"Oh dear, why is sister-in-law concerned with someone else’s house?" Bai Dajuan seized the chance to cozy up to Wang Cuihua.
Not to be outdone, Bai Damei laughed and joined in, "Big Sister-in-law, what’s this? Want to live in the big tile-roofed house?"
Surrounded by her two sisters-in-law, Wang Xiaoping’s temper flared. The hosts hadn’t said anything, so how were they, the sisters-in-law, free to comment and act like masters?
"I’m just asking. If the house is left vacant, it deteriorates. I could come by every few days to tidy up, light a fire at least! Big sister-in-law, little sister-in-law, you’re really good at talking, meddling in other people’s family affairs!" Wang Xiaoping wasn’t like Wang Cuihua; anyone who wanted to clash with her should be ready to be clashed back, "I heard you two often bully Cuihua, didn’t you? Now that she’s doing well, you’re eagerly coming over to cozy up, huh?"
Listening to this, Lin Xue actually felt pleased. Compared to the two aunts, this Gangzi’s wife wasn’t too bad. Of course, that’s all relative, half a dozen in comparison.
"You shameless woman, watch your mouth! Careful, I..." Bai Damei couldn’t hold back, starting to curse.
"Who are you cursing? Dare to say it again!" Wang Xiaoping wasn’t one to back down easily, so she stood with hands on hips.
Lin Xue actually wanted to see how far they could argue, but today wasn’t the occasion, and she didn’t want to create extra trouble.
Although her grandparents wouldn’t judge her because of outsiders, she didn’t want to end up as a laughingstock for Lin Cuifen.
"Enough! Stop it!" She spoke up, "No one needs to worry about the house! I’ve already given the keys to Second Aunt, and she will take care of it! Time to sleep! There’s a lot to do tomorrow!"
Hearing Lin Xue say the house was already handed over to Bai Dajiang’s family, Wang Xiaoping resigned herself and rested her mind. Just then, her son nearby was tired, so she used that as an excuse to leave with her husband and kids.
The two aunts, however, showed no shame and returned to their respective bedrooms.
Fortunately, Zhang Haijun and Lin Cuifen were already asleep from exhaustion; otherwise, there would have been more drama to watch.