Uncle Shen looked at his old wife in silence for a while, then gently raised his hand and patted her shoulder, sighed and said:

"Well, Dong'er, just follow your mother's wishes! I think this girl is kind.

And now that Qingge is here, in order to stop the villagers' suspicion, let's speak with one voice.

Since she calls you aunt, I am her uncle.

Dong'er and Zhi'er are her cousins. Cuiliu is her cousin's wife. We will tell others this from now on."

"Yeah, okay! Thank you, boss."

Aunt Yu finally burst into laughter.

Uncle Shen said helplessly.

"You! You are already an old married couple, hehe."

Looking at the heartwarming interaction between his parents, Shen Wendong scratched his head and started laughing.

"Mom and Dad, I don't have any objections. As for the origin of this girl, we don't have to worry too much.

"I have seen many families being torn apart and leaving their hometowns because of the bad harvests this year. The shopkeeper I worked for before went bankrupt and returned home with nothing but his wife and children. He left all his concubines and daughters behind!"

**

"What? You said Qingge was a concubine's daughter thrown out by a rich family?"

Aunt Yu was shocked.

"Ah? No, no, mom, I don't know her background. I'm just telling you about the world today. Hehehe."

Shen Wendong smiled foolishly.

Uncle Shen patted his eldest son on the head and said:

"Okay, stop talking so much. Your mother and that girl are exhausted from the journey. Come inside and have a drink of water and rest."

"Hey! Dad, I'll support you."

Shen Wendong instantly turned into a good son.

**

The two of them supported Uncle Shen out of the west wing and saw Shen Wenzhi returning the donkey cart and entering the courtyard.

"Dad, my son has brought mother back safely."

Shen Wenzhi bowed to his father, his voice filled with the excitement of seeking praise.

Uncle Shen couldn't help but laugh.

"Yeah, that's good. Zhi'er has grown up and can go on long journeys for his father!"

Aunt Yu was unhappy when she heard what her husband said.

"What are you talking about? How old is our Zhi'er? He is not a bookworm who only knows how to study and does not know anything about household affairs."

"Hehe, come in, come in."

The family of four was having a great time and walked into the main room with smiles on their faces.

*

After greeting each other, Aunt Yu introduced Fang Qingge:

"Qingge, this is your Uncle Shen, you should call him uncle from now on.

This is my eldest son, Shen Wendong. You can call him cousin. He now works as a clerk in a bookstore in town.

You also know Wenzhi, who is currently studying at the academy in town. They are usually not at home, and only come back once a month.

At home, your eldest cousin Cui Liu gave birth to twin girls at the beginning of the year. They are seven months old now. You will meet them soon.

There is nothing wrong with our family, so from now on you can just stay at home and relax."

After Aunt Yu finished speaking, Uncle Shen and several other men also expressed their opinions.

"Girl, when you come here, just treat this place as your home."

"Welcome to our home, Sister Qingge."

"Thank you, uncle! Thank you, eldest cousin and younger cousin. Thank you for taking me in."

"Qingge, don't be restrained. Everyone in my family is easy-going. You will understand after you get to know them for a long time."

As soon as Aunt Yu finished her words of comfort, the door was pushed open.

**

A tall woman who had been eavesdropping outside for who knows how long came in angrily with two babies in her arms.

"Mom, what do you mean? What about cousins? I don't agree. A person with unknown origins can't become a family no matter how kind they are, right?! Look at what our family is living like now? What do we eat every day?"

"Cui Liu, are you talking to mother?"

Shen Wendong stood up suddenly and started scolding.

"Boss, let her finish."

Aunt Yu was so angry that she stopped her eldest son and said to Cui Liu:

"Cui Liu, just say whatever you want to say. I know you've been holding these words in your heart for a long time, so just say it!"

"Okay! I'll be frank today. My father-in-law is paralyzed and needs money for treatment, my brother-in-law needs money for school expenses, and I have two children to raise.

Now the whole family depends on my husband's salary to make a living. If he gets too tired, won't you feel bad? My two children and I are still counting on him, right?"

As soon as those sarcastic words came out, Aunt Yu's face changed color completely.

*

She was so angry that she slammed the table and shouted:

"Daughter-in-law, what are you talking about? Who is exploiting the eldest? Is this your filial piety?

Besides, didn't your father-in-law make money before? Didn't your father pay for all our family's expenses?!

You guys really have no conscience!

If your father hadn't broken his leg while building a house for someone before the Lunar New Year, why would the family still be using the eldest brother's money?"

"Mom! This is not what I meant. Cuiliu, why are you yelling at me? Isn't it my duty to use the money I earn to support my family?

Don’t you think about it? Since you got pregnant shortly after we got married, your mother is kind and doesn’t let you get involved in any work.

I also left half of my salary for you to spend. You... why are you still not satisfied?

I haven't given you this money for only half a year, how come you become like this? You...you get out of here. Get out now.

I tell you, even if Dad's leg is healed, you can't expect to get a penny of my money. I'll give it all to Mom."

Shen Wendong was so angry that he was incoherent. He walked forward, grabbed his wife and hugged the two daughters, and used his other hand to push and pull her out.

At this moment, the two babies in his arms were suddenly frightened and opened their little mouths and cried loudly.

Shen Wenzhi, who had already stood up, quickly extended his hand to his elder brother and said:

"Brother, let me hold my little niece."

Shen Wendong nodded and handed his daughter to his younger brother.

*

He pulled Cuiliu hard in his hand and walked out.

"Donzi, let go. Why should I go out? Since mother asked me to speak, I will explain it clearly.

Isn’t it for the sake of our two children? I don’t have any milk, and the children don’t have money to buy goat milk. Is there any end to this life? Wuwuwu…”

Cui Liu shook off her husband's hand and squatted on the ground sobbing.

*

"You don't have money? I gave you Dong'er's wages before, what did you do?

"My eldest daughter-in-law, don't think that I am blind and don't know that you gave all the money to your parents. It's only been a few months! What's wrong? Your mother can't afford to give you money, so she won't let you enter the house?"

Aunt Yu was so angry that she held her chest and gasped for breath.

Fang Qingge had never seen such trivial quarrels and arguments before, and was stunned with shock.

But when she saw that Aunt Yu was not in good condition, she hurried forward to pat her back to help her breathe smoothly.

For a moment, the main room was in chaos with adults making noises and children crying.

*

Uncle Shen, who was sitting on the chair, was also very angry. He watched his youngest son go to his eldest brother's arms and hug his two crying granddaughters.

I saw my wife almost had a seizure.

Then I saw the eldest daughter-in-law throwing a tantrum on the ground.

The pain in my heart suddenly surged up.

**

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