Old Mrs. Song is reborn; get out of here, you scumbag husband and illegitimate child!

"I think I understand now." Zhuo Yun sighed. "Ruzhi, I understand that you like him. Any woman would be moved by a man who would risk his life to save her. He's not a bad person, he just doesn't know how to love others."

"Those who are not loved do not know how to love."

Sheng Ruzhi looked up at her.

"Look at our parents, and then look at your brother," Zhuo Yun explained. "Liu Yukun never grew up in a normal family. He doesn't know how to love someone. He's afraid of marriage, not because he doesn't love you, but because of the influence of his family of origin."

Sheng Ruzhi remained silent.

She knew Zhuo Yun was right.

Zhuo Yun stroked Sheng Ruzhi's hair: "Men are just like that. They don't know how to cherish things that are too easily obtained. The fact that he's chasing after you and shamelessly wanting to stay shows that he can't let you go. Ruzhi, listen to your sister-in-law's advice."

Both Mrs. Sheng and Mr. Sheng looked at Zhuo Yun.

"If you have feelings for him, and he wants to stay and pursue you, then let him pursue you," Zhuo Yun said firmly. "Don't agree to his proposal so easily."

He made you suffer so much in the past, this time you have to make him show his true sincerity.

If he can't stay here and runs away, then so be it. But if he can really endure it, then it means he's transformed. If you don't care about him, let's find a way to make it up to him financially. We can't let you ruin your life because of this.

Sheng Ruzhi's eyes glistened with tears.

"Sister-in-law, thank you."

"No need to thank me. We're family. You're Dawei's sister, so you're my sister too. As a woman, I understand all your decisions. Our family may not be as wealthy as others, but we don't let a girl be bullied."

Mr. Sheng nodded repeatedly:

"The eldest son's wife is right. We must not let that brat get away with this so easily."

Mrs. Sheng sighed.

"Alright. Since the old man has already asked him to stay, let him stay." Mrs. Sheng looked at the door. "I want to see how long he can hold out."

Sheng Ruzhi: ... "Mom. I'm testing him. You all shouldn't test him, just pretend you don't know anything about our affair."

Father Sheng: ...Girls are more outgoing.

Mrs. Sheng: ...You spoke too soon. I thought my daughter wanted to kick people out.

Wait until Sheng Dawei brings Liu Yukun back.

Xiao Bao's room has been cleaned up. New sheets and blankets have been put on, and the five-drawer table by the window is spotless, with an enamel mug and a thermos on it.

A few wildflowers were arranged in a vase on the windowsill.

Zhuo Yun smiled and said to Liu Yukun, "Xiao Bao has moved in with his grandparents. Just relax and make yourself at home. If you need anything, just let us know.

"Sister-in-law, thank you so much."

"You tidy up first. I won't bother you anymore." Zhuo Yun pulled Sheng Dawei out and thoughtfully closed the door behind him.

We arrived at their room.

Zhuo Yun couldn't help but tell Sheng Dawei everything.

After hearing Zhuo Yun's words, Sheng Dawei sobered up considerably.

"Why didn't you say so sooner? So he's some kind of pig trying to steal our cabbage? I'll go throw his luggage out right now."

Zhuo Yun grabbed his arm and pulled him back into the chair.

"Why are you in such a rush?"

Zhuo Yun lowered her voice and scolded him, "Where did all that affection at the dinner table go? Mom's eyes were practically popping out of her head, and she was giving you and Dad meaningful glances, and you were still excitedly going with him to check out. Now you want to kick him out? What about your sister's reputation?"

Sheng Dawei's face turned red.

He stubbornly retorted:

"He saved Ruzhi, that's an immense favor. I'd sell everything I own to repay him. But why did he hurt my sister? Any relationship that doesn't aim for marriage is just playing around."

"I wanted to marry you the moment I saw you."

Zhuo Yun glared at him reproachfully, "You're such a jerk. You usually seem so clever, how come you can't see that Ruzhi is reluctant to part with him?"

Sheng Dawei just grimaced.

"Don't talk nonsense. Ruzhi didn't even give him a kind look. My sister has good taste; she wouldn't even look at Skinny Monkey."

Zhuo Yun ignored him.

"What do you know about a woman's feelings? If she were truly heartbroken, she would have kicked him out long ago. The fact that she didn't chase him away with a broom means she still has feelings for him. Just shut up and don't meddle."

Sheng Dawei scratched his head and sighed heavily.

What kind of nonsense is this?

Liu Yukun can't stay idle at all.

He tidied up the things he had brought and stayed in the house until four o'clock.

I casually asked for directions to the nearby farmers' market as I was leaving.

"Auntie, I'll cook dinner tonight. I'll let you taste my cooking." Liu Yukun walked out with a net bag.

Mrs. Sheng was picking vegetables in the yard.

Watching Liu Yukun's departing figure, she didn't even have time to say a word to stop him.

The door had just closed.

Aunt Wang from next door peeked over the low wall.

"Sister-in-law Sheng, who is that young man who came to your house?" Aunt Wang's eyes darted around.

Mrs. Sheng snapped the string beans in her hand without looking up.

"He's Sister Song's godson, whom I met in Shanghai," Mother Sheng said calmly. "He's here to do fabric business. He was originally staying in a hotel, but my husband insisted it was a waste of money, so we let him stay at our house for a few days."

Grandma Wang's face was all wrinkled from laughing so hard.

"This young man looks energetic and is well-dressed. Is he married?"

"No," Mrs. Sheng replied casually.

"Oh, that's perfect!" Aunt Wang beamed. "My Lihua hasn't met anyone yet. Why don't you try to set her up? Since this young man is doing business here, maybe he can settle down and live here."

A cold laugh escaped Sheng's mother's lips.

That girl Lihua is fat and chubby. She can eat a whole fat chicken, three bowls of rice, two pounds of vermicelli, two steamed buns, and four bowls of vegetables in one meal.

With that weight, he could easily kill Xiao Liu by sitting on him.

Where to go for a banquet? She picks up her chopsticks and starts rummaging through the dishes, while Nezha stirs up the sea and she carries the pot.

"That's hard to say. The Liu family is a bit of a rough family, and they live far away. Are you really willing to let Lihua marry someone from so far away? Girls there don't eat at the table, and they won't rest until they give birth to a son."

"What's there to be afraid of if it's far? I think this young man is quite good; it's the same if he settles down in our town."

Mrs. Sheng was not happy to hear it.

"It's hard to say. Once they've finished looking at the business, they'll definitely have to go back to their hometown."

"It's the same if my Lihua goes back with him. You can introduce them. It's a blessing for such a beautiful girl like my Lihua to be interested in a guy from out of town. I'd only be happy if you were the matchmaker."

Mrs. Sheng picked up the basin. "No. I'm in my zodiac year this year, so it's not a good time for me to act as a matchmaker."

She went inside, put the basin on the table, and began to have some doubts.

How did Xiao Liu's skinny appearance catch Aunt Wang's eye?

Could it be that they saw the gift Xiao Liu bought?

evening.

Liu Yukun returned carrying two bags of groceries.

With fish, meat, and vegetables available, I headed straight for the kitchen, familiar with the place.

Mr. Sheng and Sheng Dawei quickly followed them inside.

"There's no reason to let guests cook. Dawei and I will cook." Mr. Sheng reached out to take the net.

Liu Yukun tied on an apron, picked up a kitchen knife, and deftly began to cut the fish.

"Uncle, don't be so polite with me. I often cook at home, so let me show off my skills today."

Sheng Dawei helped peel the garlic while sizing up Liu Yukun.

Judging from this kid's skillful knife work, he seems like someone who cooks often.

"Yukun, things are different here than elsewhere." Sheng Dawei tossed a peeled garlic clove into the bowl, subtly hinting to him, "Men do most of the housework. Girls over there might be a bit pampered, but the girls here are just as pampered."

Liu Yukun cut the scallions into sections.

Look up and listen.

Sheng Dawei continued:

"Women work very hard. My Zhuoyun has to work three shifts, and the night shift is even more exhausting. Besides, women don't have as much energy as men, and they also have to bleed for a few days every month. Getting married and having children takes even more damage to their bodies. It's only right that we men do more work."

Mr. Sheng nodded in agreement from the side.

"I've been doing most of the work since I got married, and Ruzhi's mother has been my assistant."

Liu Yukun smashed the ginger with swift, deft movements.

When I first arrived in Haishi, my male clients would say things like "I'm in a hurry to get home and cook" or "My wife wants to go shopping and I have to take care of the kids."

At the time, he didn't take it seriously, thinking it was the behavior of a petty man.

Later, his godmother scolded him a few times.

He gradually changed his mindset.

Hearing these words from the Sheng family father and son today

This solidified his belief.

The Sheng family's family tradition is the most happiest.

"Brother, you're right." Liu Yukun put the fish into the pot, the hot oil sizzling. "It's only natural for men to do more housework."

Upon hearing this, Sheng Dawei found Liu Yukun much more agreeable.

This kid, at least he makes sense when he talks.

Three grown men busied themselves in the kitchen and managed to prepare a table full of delicious dishes.