Chapter 493: Chapter 493: Vicious Mother-in-Law 39
In the evening, Han Conghui returned to the Han Family with thirty jin of venison.
Mrs. Han thought it was a gift from the Ma Family and her attitude towards Ma Xiangling improved a lot. However, upon learning that her son had spent sixty yuan to buy it back from her in-laws, Mrs. Han’s expression immediately turned sour.
During dinner, seeing Ma Xiangling take a few more pieces of venison, Mrs. Han elongated her face and said, "Second sister-in-law, don’t just focus on eating the meat. Let everyone taste it too."
Han Laosan’s wife said sarcastically, "Second sister-in-law, this venison is from the hunters in your village, right? You rural folks are really lucky, often able to eat wild game. Unlike us workers, who only get two liang of meat coupons a month and can’t even eat meat if we want to."
Han Laosan said, "Second sister-in-law, you should visit your parents’ home often. If there’s wild game, bring some back for the family to enjoy. Look at how much Xiao Wen and Xiao Qin are enjoying it, as a stepmother, don’t treat my nephew and niece badly."
Han Laosan’s wife said, "Yeah, if not for everyone else, at least think of Xiao Wen and Xiao Qin. Look at how skinny they are, it breaks my aunt’s heart. You should buy more meat to supplement their diet."
Ma Xiangling rolled her eyes at the couple, then stretched out her hand with her palm up, "Little brother-in-law, third sister-in-law, if you want to eat meat, pay up."
"Second sister-in-law, how can you be so stingy? It’s just a few jin of meat. How can you have the nerve to ask us for money?"
"Exactly, you eat for free at home every day. Mom and Dad didn’t ask you for meal expenses."
This really stirred up a hornet’s nest.
Ma Xiangling, already not having a mild temperament, became furious after being mocked for living off of others.
She slammed her chopsticks onto the table with a loud snap and said angrily, "You want meal expenses, I haven’t even asked you for nanny fees. When I work as a nanny, I not only get room and board but a salary as well. I slave away for you people, looking after you day and night, and in the end, I’m the one who lives off others, and you’re asking me for meal expenses, yet you do nothing around the house without contributing a penny, and you’re the heroes?"
"Why? Why should you be?"
"I don’t have a job, so what? You do, and you don’t pay meal expenses either. We all eat from the parents-in-law. How are you heroes, and I’m the one living off others even though I do all the housework every day?"
"Mother-in-law, you tell me, am I the one living off others?"
Mrs. Han, with a dark expression, scolded, "You’re not living off others, then go out and earn money. The wives of the eldest and third sons haven’t handed over their wages, but their money is saved for my grandchildren. It’s Han Family’s property. You don’t earn a penny, and you’re not living off others, are you supposed to be the hero?"
Mrs. Han looked at Han Conghui. "Look at you, what kind of shrew did you marry? I provide her with good food and drinks, and in the end, I’m the one at fault while she wants a salary. Why doesn’t she just fly to the heavens?"
Ma Xiangling burst into tears, "Wah... You all bully me because I don’t have a job, eh? Starting today, I’m not doing any more housework. Whoever wants can do it. And you, Han Conghui, I’m telling you, since I married you, you have to support me. I’m not going to continue living under your family’s thumb. I work hard serving you day and night, it’s more tiring than going to work, yet none of you appreciate it. Not only do you look down on me because I’m from the countryside, but you also ostracize me at every turn. Do you really think you can bully me just like that?"
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