Chapter 6: No Waste of Her and Third Brother’s Marriage

“You’re too kind, in-law,” Zhou Quansheng looked at Wang Guifen. “Our third son’s wife married him, and it’s his duty to support her. The money she spent is spent; there’s no need to return it!”

“That’s right, Yunyun and Changdong were a couple after all, in-law, don’t talk about returning the money anymore!” Chen Aihong, hearing her husband, also spoke up.

Originally, knowing that the Old Su family wanted to earn a good reputation for their daughter by returning three years of living expenses, they weren’t going to be polite with the Old Su family.

But now, seeing their third son’s wife’s attitude, they were truly deeply moved.

Putting everything else aside, her genuine affection for their third son was priceless!

So, there was no need to return it!

It was clear they were speaking from the heart, but Wang Guifen didn’t want to take advantage of this.

She didn’t want her daughter to have a bad reputation, and her own family could afford to repay the money!

However, she didn’t dwell on this issue too much. She knew exactly how much money her son-in-law had left her daughter back then; she had asked her daughter earlier.

So she told her daughter, “Alright, quickly dry your tears!”

“Mom, you won’t force me to divorce anymore?” Su Lüyun wiped her tears and asked.

Wang Guifen couldn’t be bothered to talk nonsense with this daughter who was suddenly possessed. “You just focus on taking good care of Changdong for now. I have things to do at home, so I’ll head back first!”

After saying that, she didn’t linger and left first.

She had to discuss things thoroughly with her husband and sons.

She saw her daughter’s temperament; she hadn’t grown much of a brain since childhood. She was truly afraid her daughter would get bogged down in this matter!

Zhou Changping escorted Wang Guifen out before returning.

The Zhou family’s gaze then fell upon Su Lüyun.

Since their youngest daughter-in-law was truly unwilling to leave, Zhou Quansheng and Chen Aihong certainly wouldn’t force her out.

Chen Aihong hesitated slightly, “How about, Yunyun, you keep this money yourself…”

But before she could finish, Su Lüyun interrupted, “I don’t want it. Not only do I still have some money, but Changdong will also receive a thirty-yuan living allowance from the government every month from now on. That’s enough for our expenses!”

Zhou Changdong was sent back after performing meritorious service, so it was impossible for it to just end with compensation and demobilization pay. For the rest of his life, as long as he was alive, the government would provide him with a living allowance; the country would support him for a lifetime.

Don’t think thirty yuan a month is little.

Thirty yuan might be the price of a cup of milk tea decades later, but in 1980, thirty yuan a month, if used sparingly, could support a family of several people.

Many decent jobs paid thirty or forty yuan.

And…

“Having this money in your hands, Mom, saves some people from using their dark minds to infer that I have bad intentions!”

He Yuling, of course, knew that Su Lüyun was alluding to her. Although she didn’t understand what this sister-in-law was up to, she still had to defend herself, “Sister-in-law, I really didn’t mean that!”

“Alright, I don’t want to hear you rambling about nonsense. Is there anything else? If not, you can leave!” Su Lüyun, in her usual style, was not polite to her at all.

Because their sister-in-law relationship had always been poor, and she had no desire to interact with her, there was no need to be polite to this two-faced sister-in-law!

If it were in private, He Yuling would have directly lost her temper, but now, in front of her in-laws and husband, she forcefully held it in!

She was clearly holding her breath!

Chen Aihong also indeed wanted to keep the money, so she said, “Alright, then this money, Mom will deposit it in the bank for you to earn interest. If you need anything, you can come to us.”

“Thank you, Mom.” Su Lüyun nodded.

The Zhou family all returned to the old house.

He Yuling was the first to speak: “Third sister-in-law usually doesn’t seem like much, but I didn’t expect her to be quite good at critical moments. She’s actually willing to stay even with Changdong like this.”

Although very reluctant, she still had to acknowledge her sister-in-law’s sincerity in front of her in-laws.

To avoid making her own thoughts too obvious.

“Yes, third sister-in-law truly makes one look at her in a new light,” Zhou Changan also said.

Regarding Su Lüyun, his third sister-in-law, Zhou Changan’s impression had always been quite ordinary.

She was meddling and unreasonable.

He had a very close bond with his younger brother, Zhou Changdong, and sincerely felt that this sister-in-law wasn’t worthy of their third brother.

Until this incident with their third brother.

He could see that Su Lüyun, this sister-in-law, genuinely wanted to stay and take care of their third brother.

All her past shortcomings vanished because of her unwavering devotion shown this time.

This single act of affection was enough to make up for all shortcomings!

“Will she really stay and take care of third brother forever?” Zhou Changping asked.

Zhou Changan spoke truthfully: “Even if third sister-in-law is willing, the Su family won’t agree.”

“It’s already very rare for her to have this intention,” Lin Fang, who had been silent, also spoke up for once.

Chen Aihong felt the same way. For their third son’s wife to have such a heartfelt intention, it meant their marriage wasn’t in vain.

“After third sister-in-law goes back, Mom, you should hire someone to take care of third brother,” Zhou Changan looked at his mother and said.

If he had time, he’d be willing to come back and care for his brother, but he and his wife were both university students and truly too busy.

Fortunately, the country provided a subsidy of thirty yuan a month, which was enough to hire a caregiver!

Chen Aihong said, “Hire whom? Your dad and I are still able to work. After our third son’s wife goes back, we will take care of him!”

They all knew that Su Lüyun couldn’t stay indefinitely, but now they no longer held their previous resentment and dissatisfaction towards Su Lüyun, their third son’s wife.

She was just an immature girl, spoiled by her family, and usually as arrogant as can be, but they had truly never seen her cry like that before.

Zhou Quansheng clearly also wanted to personally care for his son. He nodded and said, “Let’s deposit this money first. It’s not safe to keep so much money at home.”

Chen Aihong said, “While the bank is still open, you and I should go together.”

“Alright,” Zhou Quansheng nodded and also looked at Zhou Changan and Lin Fang, the couple. “Things are as they are at home now. There’s nothing else. You two are still busy with school, so head back first.”

Zhou Changan nodded, then took Lin Fang back to school.

For a moment, only He Yuling and Zhou Changping remained in the room.

Not speaking in front of their in-laws, but in private, He Yuling couldn’t help but ask Zhou Changping, “How many days do you think third brother’s wife will stay?”

I wonder if she can last three days?

If she ran off after less than three days, it would be a laughingstock!

Hearing the mockery in her tone, Zhou Changping frowned and glanced at her. “No matter what, third brother’s wife’s intention is good!”

She didn’t immediately think of running away as soon as something happened to their third brother; she still wanted to stay and take care of him.

As for how long she could stay, he guessed it wouldn’t be more than a few days!