Chapter 57: The Evil Mother-in-Law Arrives

The clothing store where Lin Yangyang worked was called Tianyun, and it was owned by Qinghong.

Although the country had already opened up to reform and opening up, which was the beginning of the individual economy, it was still a bit difficult for ordinary people to open a store and do business, and they would also be looked down upon by some people.

But Tianyun’s business was always good and very popular among the people.

Lin Yangyang felt that she was very lucky to be able to work at Tianyun, because Qinghong was a truly outstanding designer, and being her apprentice, she could really learn a lot.

Recently, Lu Shiyuan was very busy, he was out early and back late every day, and they rarely had the chance to meet. Besides telling him about daily life and telling him that she was now working at Tianyun, they didn’t have much else to talk about, because Lin Yangyang was very tired every day and went to bed early.

Fang Shuting hadn’t been to the Lu family recently, just when Lin Yangyang thought she had finally given up, an unexpected person came to the house.

Wei Mingfang!

Lu Shiyuan’s mother, Lin Yangyang’s mother-in-law.

Recently, the store’s business was a bit too much to handle, so Lin Yangyang had to work overtime every day, and could only ask Du Meichun to help pick up the children after school and also cook for the twins.

When she got home today, it was already eight o’clock in the evening. Lin Yangyang was thinking about giving Ningning a bath, but as soon as she got home, she saw Wei Mingfang washing clothes in the yard.

Not only were there Jia Yan and Ningning’s clothes, but also Lu Shiyuan’s and hers… underwear!

As Lin Yangyang walked into the house, she happened to see Wei Mingfang washing her underwear.

The worst part was, Tian Wenjun was at her house, it seemed like he was delivering snacks to the two children.

“A decent family, how can you buy this kind of underwear? Tsk, it’s clearly not decent!”

Wei Mingfang picked up her black lace underwear and said with a disgusted expression.

Just then, Tian Wenjun came out of the house, seeing that Tian Wenjun was about to see her underwear, Lin Yangyang immediately rushed over, snatched the clothes from Wei Mingfang’s hand and hid them behind her.

Lin Yangyang’s sudden appearance startled Wei Mingfang.

“Lin Yangyang, you…”

“Oh, sister-in-law, you’re back?” Seeing Lin Yangyang, Tian Wenjun smiled and came to the yard to greet her, “I heard Third Brother say that you found a job outside?”

“Yes…”

“Is there something you lack at home, do you lack food or clothes? You haven’t finished the housework, you haven’t taken good care of the children, and you’re still working? It sounds good to say you’re working, but it’s playing around if you say it in a bad way! No need to manage the housework!”

Lin Yangyang had just said one word when Wei Mingfang sarcastically said while washing clothes.

This was really unpleasant, Lin Yangyang couldn’t help but frown, “How have I not taken good care of the children?”

“Tsk,” Wei Mingfang snorted, “If you could take good care of the children, you wouldn’t have left both children at Sister Du’s house! You even have to ask her to cook for you! Is that taking good care of them? Look what time it is now? If I hadn’t come today, wouldn’t the two children have to wait until midnight to bathe? It’s getting cold now, do you want the two children to catch a cold? Humph! Is that what you call taking good care of them? If you said it out loud, who wouldn’t laugh at you?”

“I’ve just been busy these past few days, so I asked Sister Du…”

“Sister Du also has two children at home, have you seen her show her face outside? Has she ever abandoned her children and housework? Are you a mother like this? If something happens to the children, I’ll see if you regret it!”

Lin Yangyang held her breath and endured without humming.

On the other hand, Tian Wenjun saw that the atmosphere was wrong, and joked, “Mother, it must be because you were so strict with Third Brother since he was young, that’s why Third Brother is like he is now.”

Wei Mingfang frowned slightly and looked at Tian Wenjun, a smile on her lips, “Wenjun, what do you mean? Are you subtly saying that this old woman is too nagging?”

Tian Wenjun was taken aback, he quickly waved his hand and shook his head, “No, no, of course not! I mean… Mother, you’re a good teacher! Uh… I’m running out of time, I’ll go first. Goodbye, Mother. Goodbye… sister-in-law.”

Tian Wenjun originally wanted to say a good word for Lin Yangyang, but he didn’t say it well, it seemed like he had deepened the misunderstanding between the two.

He smiled awkwardly at Lin Yangyang, and Tian Wenjun left in a hurry.

Seeing Tian Wenjun leave, Lin Yangyang took out the underwear she had been hiding behind her.

Wei Mingfang saw it and snorted coldly, “What, you know about shame now? Humph! I thought you didn’t even care about your face for the sake of showing off.”

Lin Yangyang looked at her helplessly, sighed, hung up the underwear, and turned to close the gate.

However, it seemed like everything Lin Yangyang did would make Wei Mingfang unhappy, she glared at Lin Yangyang, and Wei Mingfang snorted coldly again.

“What, are you worried that the neighbors will hear what I’m saying? I want the neighbors to come and judge, what kind of mother are you! You leave the housework and the children alone, and you have to go out every day! Tell me, are you really going out to make money, or are you going to see other men?”

The houses in the compound were not far apart, and naturally the sound insulation wasn’t that good, especially in the yard, speaking so loudly, it was as if she was afraid that the neighbors wouldn’t hear.

“Mother-in-law…”

“What! Now you’re not even willing to call me ‘Mom’? How did A Yuan teach you to be a wife? You have no manners at all?”

“…” Calling her “Mother-in-law”, how did that become having no manners?

“I warn you! Quit your job tomorrow! Stay at home and take good care of the children and do all the housework! A Yuan is already working very hard in the army every day! He doesn’t even have a warm meal when he comes back, and you can’t even take good care of the children! Or do you want A Yuan to find another woman?”

What kind of words were these, this was clearly trying to exploit her!

But Lin Yangyang still endured, after all, she was Lu Shiyuan’s biological mother, and they didn’t see each other often, as long as she endured until she left, wouldn’t that be fine.

“Why aren’t you humming? Are you dissatisfied with what I said!”

Seeing her about to step into the house, Wei Mingfang stood up angrily, then threw the clothes into the basin forcefully, and stared at Lin Yangyang fiercely.

“…Mom, I just got off work and I’m tired too, so I want to rest.”

“What are you tired for! You’re just eating, drinking, and having fun outside all day! A Yuan is even more tired than you! Go clean the kitchen for me! Make A Yuan a steamed egg, so he can eat it when he comes back!”

Wei Mingfang’s commanding tone made Lin Yangyang even more unhappy.

According to the original owner’s memory, and a few simple descriptions in the original text, Wei Mingfang was a proper evil mother-in-law, her loud voice could probably be heard even in the next village.

Wei Mingfang was quite nice to others, but she just didn’t like the original owner, although she didn’t know why.