Ever since they found out that Mrs. Zhou was pregnant, her family no longer allowed her to go out to work.
The two sisters-in-law of the Zhou family stayed in the house and did whatever they wanted, as long as they didn't get themselves tired.
Some people outside felt very emotional about this, thinking that the Zhou family spoiled their daughter-in-law too much. How could a woman not go to work just because she was pregnant? How could a woman be so precious
Some people also think that the Zhou family is kind and treats their daughter-in-law like their own daughter. Oh no, these days even if their own daughter gets pregnant she still has to go to the fields before the time comes for the birth. It can be seen that marrying into the Zhou family is really a blessing.
Considering that Zhou Siming has not yet gotten married, families in other villages with daughters have started to have ideas.
The most outrageous rumor was that Mingyue was a lucky star. No one knew who spread the rumor, but it was said that the two brothers of the Zhou family had been married for several years but could not have children. But since Zhou Mingyue came back, the wives of the two brothers of the Zhou family became pregnant one after another, which showed that Zhou Mingyue was a lucky star.
Not only did outsiders believe it, but even the Zhou family members believed it firmly.
After all, whether it was Mrs. Zhou or Mrs. Zhou, they had babies, and even Liu Hui, who had given birth to five children, didn't notice anything. It was Mingyue who exposed it.
Then, matchmakers from several villages came to visit frequently, and those seeking marriage were no longer worried that Mingyue would not be able to have children, as they were counting on her to bring prosperity to the family!
"This young man is really good. He is a first-time bride and has six older brothers. He is the youngest. His parents love him very much. Mingyue won't have to worry about anything after he marries her."
"Otherwise, this family is also fine. Even though this guy has been married once, his previous wife only had a daughter. He told me that if Mingyue doesn't like him in the future, he can just send his daughter to marry far away. It won't delay anything."
"There is also this family. His previous wife died during childbirth, leaving behind two sons. The older one is four years old, and the younger one is only two years old. They are both too old to remember anything. Mingyue should marry them and treat them well. From now on, Mingyue will be their biological mother."
Mingyue was stunned when she heard the matchmaker in front of her introduce three families in a row. She never expected that her market was so good.
Liu Hui kept looking at her daughter, hoping to see something different on her face.
The matchmaker saw this and smiled like a flower: "Mingyue's mother, how can you look at the child? She is still young, so you have to make the decision. Which family do you think is suitable? If you have chosen one, I will go and tell them, and we can arrange a time to meet first."
Liu Hui couldn't tell anything from her daughter's face and felt a little disappointed, but she also knew that her daughter was not satisfied with these families.
She shook her head and decided to be the bad guy herself: "The first one has too many sisters-in-law, so it's easy for them to quarrel and fight. I think it's better to forget it. The second one has a daughter-in-law who hasn't even married yet, but he's already rushing to be a stepfather. I don't think it's a good idea. The third one won't work either. It's so hard to raise two sons, and they're other people's sons."
The matchmaker's face froze for a moment, and she said in a loud voice: "Not really, Mingyue's mother, we can't just look at other people's conditions. Mingyue..."
Without waiting for the matchmaker to finish her words, Liu Hui slammed the table and stood up, her voice louder than the matchmaker's: "I think we should forget about this matter today. We still have things to do at home. Sister Huang, why don't you go back first!"
Matchmaker Huang felt bad, knowing that what she said just now was not right, and hurriedly tried to make up for it: "No, Mingyue's mother, that's not what I meant. It doesn't matter if you don't like her this time, I have someone else. And isn't it time for your fourth son to find a wife? I have several daughters here..."
As a mother, the last thing she would tolerate is anyone saying bad things about her child. Liu Hui had already lost her patience with Huang the Matchmaker, so naturally she didn't want to listen to her any further.
She simply drove the guest away: "Sister Huang, let's talk about it next time!" Matchmaker Huang was always greeted with smiles wherever she went, but this was the first time she was met with such a cold face, and she immediately turned her face away.
After Huang the matchmaker left, Liu Hui's anger finally subsided. She turned around and asked her daughter, "Tell me, what do you think about getting married?"
Although Mingyue had said before that she would never marry again, Liu Hui did not take it seriously. She just thought that she had just returned from the He family and had not yet recovered.
Now that my daughter has been home for so long, it is time to consider remarriage.
But Mingyue's answer was still the same: "Mom, I don't want to get married again."
Liu Hui was really anxious at this moment, and she said something without thinking: "What nonsense are you talking about? If you don't get married, who will take care of you when your father and I get old? Do you want to rely on your elder brother and second brother for the rest of your life?"
Even though Mingyue knew that there was no malice in her words, she still felt sad to hear such words.
It’s like once a woman gets married, she’s already an outsider. Even if she returns home, she’s only staying temporarily. Otherwise, she’ll just stay in the house all the time and cause trouble to her family.
She seemed to have no home anymore.
Mingyue took a deep breath and did not say the same bad words. Instead, she chose to explain seriously: "Mom, I won't stay at home forever. In fact, I have already made up my mind. I will go to the city next year. I heard from the team leader that the development of individual economy will be restored next year. Then I will set up a stall in the city and sell snacks."
Mingyue smiled and tried to cheer Liu Hui up: "Didn't you and Dad tell me that the food I make tastes really good? Even you picky people say so. So my snacks will definitely sell well. Don't you think so?"
In fact, Liu Hui regretted what she said as soon as she said that, but she couldn't bring herself to apologize to her daughter.
After hearing her daughter say this, Liu Hui felt very uncomfortable, wondering if her daughter felt rejected or blamed her.
"Mingyue, that's not what Mom meant just now. Your brother and sister-in-law all have their own..."
Liu Hui was about to explain when Mingyue interrupted her: "Mom, I know what you mean. I know that you and Dad care about me, and I know that my brothers and sisters-in-law are good to me. These are not false. It's just that I had no choice in my previous life. I was forced to accept the good and the bad. In my future life, I want to walk on my own, even if it is a little difficult and painful, I am willing to do so."
Looking at her daughter's determined eyes, Liu Hui was stunned and speechless for a long time.
After a long while, she finally opened her mouth and said, "It's up to you to decide what to do. Mom won't force you. I'll also go to your dad and tell him that if you don't want to get married, then don't get married. As long as you're happy, that's all. We just hope that you can get well."
Mingyue smiled brightly, took two steps forward and hugged Liu Hui's arm: "I will be fine, and our family will be fine."
Things will definitely get better and better.
(End of this chapter)