Chapter 27: Shifting All the Blame!

Although Chen Aihong and Zhou Quansheng, the elderly couple, were now paying twenty yuan a month to eat with the eldest son’s family, that hadn’t been the case when Su Luyun had just married in.

All three brothers split off and lived separately right after getting married—each one would separate from the family once they got hitched.

Since Zhou Changdong had left home, Su Luyun was alone, and while she lived at the Ancestral House, she ate together with her parents-in-law.

But she never cooked. All the meals were prepared by her mother-in-law, Chen Aihong.

Later on, after moving out, she never once invited them over.

So in the three years since her marriage, this really was the first time her in-laws had tasted a dish cooked by their daughter-in-law, Su Luyun.

Su Luyun could only try to make up for it. “I was immature before. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for being so tolerant of me.”

To be fair and speak from the heart, they really had been tolerant.

They had never interfered in how she lived her life, and in front of relatives, friends, and neighbors, they had never spoken ill of her.

Such parents-in-law would still be considered rare even thirty years from now—let alone in this era. Truly, they were like phoenix feathers and unicorn horns—precious and few.

But in the original book, giving her this kind of in-laws wasn’t done out of kindness.

Whether it was her in-laws or Zhou Changdong, her ex-husband, the better they were portrayed, the more it emphasized how blind she had been—not knowing how good she had it, utterly undeserving, damned and beyond redemption!

It was all meant to fulfill that saying: those without fortune should not enter a blessed household.

Well, too bad. Now she had taken over, and Su Luyun did recognize the value of such in-laws. She smiled and said: “From now on, whenever I make something delicious, I’ll definitely invite you both to come eat.”

To Chen Aihong, who wasn’t very good at cooking, the chicken noodle soup her daughter-in-law made was indeed very fragrant and delicious. But Chen Aihong had a mild appetite and had only complimented it casually—she didn’t expect her daughter-in-law to respond like that.

Madam Chen’s expression was gentle. “The past is in the past. No need to dwell on it. We still have a long road ahead.”

She couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. The third daughter-in-law had become so sensible now. If only her third son was still healthy, the young couple would surely be living a very warm, happy life.

But with her son in his current condition, she didn’t dare make any promises to her daughter-in-law.

If Zhou Changdong never woke up, they really couldn’t let their daughter-in-law stay—it would only delay her life.

Zhou Quansheng said: “The elderly traditional Chinese doctor I contacted will be coming back from the mountains tomorrow. I’ll go pick him up to come take a look at Changdong.”

“Dad, how’s his medical skill?” Su Luyun asked quickly upon hearing that.

“Very good.” Zhou Quansheng replied simply.

Su Luyun nodded earnestly.

After dinner, the old couple didn’t linger—they returned home.

Once she had finished cleaning the kitchen and washing the dishes, Su Luyun came to report the good news to Zhou Changdong. “Dad found an old Chinese medicine doctor for you. He said his skills are excellent. Tomorrow, he’ll definitely treat you well.”

In the book, it hadn’t specified exactly how Zhou Changdong recovered, but judging from the actions of her in-laws, it was probably safe to assume that this old doctor had something to do with how he woke up so quickly.

Zhou Changdong: 【Okay. You’ve been busy all day, wifey. Get some rest.】

Su Luyun was someone with a lot of energy, and it still felt early to rest. But there wasn’t much to do at home at the moment, so she went to boil some water—she wanted to take a nice bath.

Only, before the water had even started heating up, Zhao Yuzhu arrived—wearing a secretive expression!

“You here to rob the place?” Su Luyun said the moment she opened the door and saw Zhao Yuzhu sneaking around like she was up to no good.

Zhao Yuzhu immediately snapped: “Cousin, who are you calling a thief?”

“If you’re not a thief, then why are you slinking around like one? Stand up straight, lift your head, and be open about what you’re doing!”

Zhao Yuzhu was fuming. “I’m doing this for you, okay? Sun Congxing is looking for you!” She lowered her voice when she said the last part.

Su Luyun’s expression didn’t change, but her gaze turned cold.

She had already said she wasn’t someone who held grudges, and as long as Zhao Yuzhu minded her own business, they could coexist peacefully.

But seeing her act like this—it was clear she wouldn’t stop until she dragged Su Luyun down with her.

Su Luyun gave her a cold warning. “That man surnamed Sun has nothing to do with me. Yuzhu, don’t stir up trouble for no reason.”

Zhao Yuzhu didn’t notice the frost in her eyes. She kept her voice low and said: “I don’t know what argument happened between you two that made you change your attitude so much. But he said he’s waiting for you at that rundown house by the big tree on Small Street. If you don’t go, he won’t leave! I didn’t expect him to be this into you, Cousin!”

She sighed lightly, wearing a face that read “Where else can you find such a devoted man?”

Su Luyun looked at her like she was an idiot. If I don’t go, he won’t leave—that’s what you call devotion? Are you serious?

“If he wants to wait, then let him wait!” Su Luyun snorted and, without saying another word, shut the door.

Zhao Yuzhu had wanted to say more, but the door nearly hit her nose, making her jump.

Her face turned dark.

But looking at the tightly closed door, she knew she wouldn’t be able to coax Su Luyun out. So she went alone to meet Sun Congxing at the agreed spot.

When Sun Congxing saw that she came alone, he immediately asked: “Where’s Yun Yun? Why didn’t she come with you?”

Zhao Yuzhu gave him a once-over. She really couldn’t figure out what Su Luyun ever saw in him.

About 1.7 meters tall, wearing a shirt so washed out it had turned white, thin as a rail—the only slightly redeeming quality was that his glasses gave him a hint of scholarly aura. But besides that, there was really nothing attractive about him.

But every pot has its lid. The kind of woman you are determines the kind of man you’re attracted to.

If Su Luyun liked someone like Sun Congxing, well, birds of a feather flock together.

“My cousin didn’t come. She’s still mad at you!” Zhao Yuzhu made something up on the spot. “How could you be so careless? She actually found out you have a wife and kid back in the countryside! No wonder she’s mad! I’m mad for her! After everything, she liked you so much. I even believed you could handle this. You promised me, remember?”

“I’ve thought it over, and I still don’t see how that’s possible.” Sun Congxing frowned. “That woman and kid haven’t shown up since that time. How could Yun Yun have found out? And it’s been so long! Just a little while ago, Yun Yun was still fine with me!”

“Well, secrets can’t stay hidden forever. There are no walls that the wind can’t get through.” Zhao Yuzhu replied testily. Other than being exposed, she couldn’t think of another explanation.

“When I first found out you had a family back in the countryside, I didn’t think things would work between you and my cousin either. I wanted you two to break it off. But you swore you had it under control, and seeing how smitten my cousin was with you, I had no choice but to pinch my nose and go along with it. I even helped you keep it a secret. But now? I think you’d better give up!”

This was her so-called cleverness—both sides owed her thanks, and she didn’t have to bear any responsibility.

She had completely washed her hands clean of it all.

“Give up? How could I possibly give up? My feelings for Yun Yun are as true as the heavens and earth! The sun and moon could testify to my love!” Sun Congxing declared with conviction. “I may not know why she’s mad, but I believe that my sincerity and genuine heart will eventually win her back!”

Zhao Yuzhu wore an expression that looked moved by his earnestness, and her tone softened a bit. “It’s only because of your feelings for my cousin that I’m even here.”

“My feelings for Yun Yun have never changed. Not before, and not now!” Sun Congxing lifted his chin. “And only I can give her happiness. Zhou Changdong is already a vegetative!“