Chen Xuan is such a person. In fact, she values money more than Wei Nian, but Chen Xuan's personality makes her the kind of honest person who will not take money that does not belong to her.
No matter how much I value money, I will not take it.
Wei Jin secretly heard the couple's laughter and said to her mother, "They are so happy that they are stunned."
After Chen Xuan fed the little girl, the couple did not eat dinner at home, saying that they were going to Rong Mansion. After the two of them left, Wei Jin said, "This is too attentive. If Xuan wants to go back to her parents' home, then she can go back. Why does Anian want to go with her? He really likes to get close to his mother-in-law."
Old Mrs. Wei didn't like to hear this, and said to her daughter confidently, "With your brother being such a talent, your mother-in-law would like him as long as she is not blind." It must be said that Old Mrs. Wei was really overconfident. Wei Nian's feelings towards Madam Wen have always been that he was instinctively afraid of Madam Wen even before he knew that this was his mother-in-law. After knowing that this was his mother-in-law, Wei Nian especially wanted to behave well in front of Madam Wen, so that Madam Wen would not know that he was not very kind to his daughter-in-law when he first got married, and he was afraid that his mother-in-law would bring up the past for his daughter-in-law.
Now when he went to Wen Mansion, Wei Nian was still thinking about how to tell his mother-in-law about this. In Wei Nian's opinion, his mother-in-law was absolutely sincere. However, what his wife said made sense. His mother-in-law and his stepfather, Mr. Wen, had three sons. Besides, his mother-in-law mentioned the issue of inheritance rights, which Wei Nian really didn't care about. Although Wei Nian claimed to be a modern person, many of his views were still influenced by his father. His sister's marriage was just a dowry, and she couldn't share the family property in the future. Don't let Mr. Wen misunderstand this. No matter how upright a person is, there is no selfishness.
Wei Nian had been considering how to start the conversation, but he didn't expect that Chen Xuan didn't make things difficult for him at all.
Chen Xuan told Mrs. Wen in private. Chen Xuan is an honest person. She is not good at saying those polite words. She just said directly, "My sister-in-law's dowry is considered large. I heard from our old lady that it was about fifty dollars. What you gave me is really too much. I picked out two sets of jewelry I like. As for the rest, I discussed with Brother Anian and I. I really don't need so much. Hey, I see through Miss Wen. She is not a kind person. She usually likes to care about things and find fault with you. Miss Wen is fine. She is just a bully. But you and Uncle Wen gave me so many things. , what would the other people in the Wen family say about you if they knew about it? I know you are not afraid of them, but I don’t want people to say these things about you behind your back, nor do I want people to say that you are a burden. We just need to have this in mind. In my heart, I am very happy that my mother is still alive. You and Uncle Wen are both people who have many big things to do, so don’t make trouble about this, and don’t mention the inheritance right anymore. If I am not as good as you in the future, what is the point of just inheriting your property? How should I put it? What I want to inherit is not your property, but your wisdom. I think this is more useful than property.”
"Don't give me too much money. If I need money, let me earn it myself. If I need something, let me get it myself. If I really encounter difficulties, I will not refuse to ask you. As for the other roads, let me go on my own."
Mrs. Wen listened to Chen Xuan calmly. She felt bitter in her heart, but she didn't show it. She touched the top of Chen Xuan's head and said, "I'm afraid there will be little I can do to help you in the future. You have seen through the truth of this world. Putting aside all the hustle and bustle, grudges and affection, in the final analysis, there is only one road to solitude in this world, and on this road, the only one we can rely on is ourselves. Fortunately, you understand this truth now. Mrs. Wen is really relieved. She doesn't care about the mother-daughter relationship. Compared with the relationship between mother and daughter, she would rather see Chen Xuan have a successful future. It doesn't matter whether they recognize each other or not. As long as Chen Xuan is successful enough in the future, she will be happy for her.
I'm sorry that I'm not a good mother. I'm already such a snob. I'm trying to carve out a niche for myself in this jungle full of dangers. I'm sorry that I'm already such a person. I hope you can do better than me. I hope you can become a better person than me.
Madam Wen said gently, "Then I'll give you whatever you like."
Chen Xuan thought about it and realized that she really wanted something, but she didn't know whether to say it. Mrs. Wen couldn't help but laugh at her hesitation and shook her finger, "Don't say it, let me guess, um, it can't be the book in the study, right?"
Chen Xuan immediately looked like she was guessing right. Madam Wen smiled and said, "Whenever you clean up the study, just come over and move it. I haven't been in Peking very often, after all, so these books are just sitting here for nothing. Since you like books, it's perfect for you. It's worth the money, and it won't be a waste of these good books."
Chen Xuan was very happy and looked at Madam Wen with shining eyes, "Then I will tidy up the study room when I get back?"
Mrs. Wen smiled and nodded, "Okay."
Mrs. Wen was in a good mood, and Chen Xuan was also very happy to get a book from the study. Mrs. Wen invited the young couple to have dinner at the Wen Mansion. Mrs. Wen also opened a bottle of wine, and everyone drank a little. Chen Xuan was obviously more relaxed than when she first knew about her relationship with Mrs. Wen. She thought the veal dish was particularly delicious and even picked up a piece of it for Wei Nian. Wei Nian would also considerately add soup for Chen Xuan. The tacit understanding between the two of them was perfect, and it was known how loving they were on weekdays.
After dinner, the two said goodbye and went home. Mrs. Wen told Mr. Wen about Chen Xuan sending the things back. Mr. Wen had already known about this from Wei Nian, but he still said, "This is just a small token of our appreciation. The two children may not be used to it. You shouldn't accept it. You should persuade them to take it back."
Mrs. Wen smiled, "When giving something, you should give it to the person who likes it. Ah Xuan took a fancy to the book in my study and asked me to give this to her, so I agreed."
Mr. Wen was silent for a long time before he said, "A Nian is so lucky." Outsiders may think that people with power are gorgeous, rich and prosperous, but Mr. Wen knows that in this world of fame and fortune, if you relax a little, someone will take your place. Chen Xuan's temperament may not be suitable for the world of fame and fortune, but this child's temperament and character will definitely have a place in his own field in the future. Mr. Wen is thinking about when to let his sons come to see their sister.
Mrs. Wen didn't know that her husband was thinking so far, but she agreed with what he said, nodding and saying, "He is indeed blessed." She didn't say a word more about Wei Nian. It was obvious that based on Wei Nian's current personality, he was not yet in Mrs. Wen's eyes.
The unfled son-in-law who was not in the eyes of his mother-in-law was listening to Chen Xuan chattering about the bookstore her mother-in-law gave them. Chen Xuan's lips curled up as she told Wei Nian her thoughts, "I only thought about it a little bit before, but I didn't dare to think about it seriously. I don't know why, but when Madam asked me that, I thought about it in my mind, and I didn't expect Madam to see through it. She was so generous that she gave it to me directly. Brother Nian, let's go back and think about how to clean up the house so that we can move the books over."
When Wei Nian heard that his wife had a room full of books, he was very happy. In his joy, he accidentally told the truth. Wei Nian smacked his lips and nodded to show his agreement, "Not bad, not bad, a room full of books is worth a lot of money." Books are not cheap these days. A yellow calendar costs several cents, not to mention the books in my mother-in-law's study.
Chen Xuan held Wei Nian's arm, knowing that he felt sorry for the things he was sending back, and comforted him, "They are very valuable, and we can pass them on to our children in the future."
The two went home talking and laughing.
Chen Xuan was so happy to get a room full of books that she happily took the little girl from the old lady's room and went back to her room to feed the child. After feeding the little girl, she handed her over to Brother Nian to hypnotize her with French. Then Chen Xuan took out her homework and started to study hard. She must give the little girl more and more precious things in the future! Wei Nian also worked extra hard because he had a terrible mother-in-law. He felt that according to his mother-in-law's vision and requirements, if he didn't learn five languages, she would not be satisfied with him as a son-in-law.
The next morning, the two of them went to the Wen Mansion to see off the Wen couple. Wei Nian also went to the house in Wangfucang Hutong in advance and picked two baskets of strawberries, one washed and one unwashed. The washed basket was covered with clean strawberry leaves, and the unwashed basket was not wet. In addition to the strawberry leaves on the top and bottom, there was also a small cotton pad. Chen Xuan said, "We can eat the washed ones on the way, the plane is fast, and the unwashed basket will be given to my brothers to taste in Nanjing." She was still a little embarrassed, with shyness on her face.
Mrs. Wen was of course very happy to see her daughter when she left Peking, but she said, "Didn't you say not to come? It's so early and it's cold."
Chen Xuan smiled, "I usually get up at this time. Besides, you and Uncle Wen only come here a few times a year. Brother Anian also said he wanted to come over, and it was Brother Anian who went there early in the morning to pick the strawberries." She did not forget to improve Brother Anian's impression.
Madam Wen looked at Wei Nian with a half-smile, nodded, and said in a tone of pity for her son-in-law, "I know that A-Nian was a bit naughty before, but now he is more stable."
Wei Nian quickly straightened his waist, which was sitting straight. Mr. Wen wanted to laugh when he saw it. He thought that Wei Nian was a generous and flexible person, but for some reason, he became a little restrained when he saw his wife.
After seeing off the Wen couple, Wei Nian and Chen Xuan returned home. After returning home, Mrs. Wei knew that they were going to see off the Wen couple, and she couldn't help but grumble, "Didn't you go there last night? Why are you going there so early in the morning? They are not strangers, so why should you be so attentive?"
Wei Nian said, "Put yourself in my shoes, Mom. You are also the mother-in-law of my eldest brother-in-law. I am setting an example for you. If my eldest brother-in-law treats you like this in the future, you can just wait and enjoy the good life."
Chen Xuan smiled but said nothing. All relationships require careful attention. If you feel that nothing matters because of a kind of closeness, then the relationship will not matter. Chen Xuan and Wei Nian have a relationship based on this kind of interaction. Chen Xuan is not the kind of smart person who can understand everything after hearing one thing, but as long as she has confirmed the truth, she will not forget it and will continue to live steadily like this.
Chen Xuan and Mrs. Wen said that they were getting along just like before, and it was not an empty talk. When she read a book that had some inspiration, she would still write to Mrs. Wen in English. Sometimes when she encountered some confusion, she would also write to Mrs. Wen to listen to her advice. Their relationship was more polite than that of mother and daughter, and closer than that of friends. It was a distance that was comfortable for both of them.
However, that night, Mrs. Wei and her daughter Wei Jin, who could not resist their curiosity and came to see Chen Xuan's dowry, learned that the big fool Chen Xuan had sent all the things back to Madam Wen. They were both furious and felt that they could no longer live like this!
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