Chen Xuan didn't hear her husband tell her about the quarrel between Mr. Wen and Wen Yaying until she got home. Wei Nian was a gossipy person, and the quarrel between the father and daughter was so fierce. Although Wei Nian wanted to comfort his father-in-law, he didn't seem to need comforting when he saw how tough his father-in-law was at the time.
Moreover, Wei Nian said that his father-in-law was not wrong. Wen Yaying's background and current situation were not bad. As long as her father-in-law was alive, Wen Yaying's life would not be difficult. However, with such a background, she ultimately achieved nothing and could only live on her father-in-law's reputation. It was realistic to say that she had no future.
Especially in the eyes of someone like Wei Nian who has surpassed his father's achievements, even to use the most polite words, Wen Yaying is a bit mediocre.
There is no need to compare with his wife. Even if the mother-in-law loves Wen Shao and his brother more, the father-in-law and the old lady will not treat Wen Yaying badly. What is the result? Wen Shao has started to study for a doctorate, but Wen Yaying actually does not even have a college diploma.
When Wei Nian talked about this with his wife, he sighed a little. Wei Nian said, "My father-in-law is a kind person and is not strict with his children. If he wasn't really angry, I'm afraid he wouldn't scold Miss Wen like this."
Chen Xuan was silent for a moment. In recent years, her memories of her "previous life" have become increasingly vague. Moreover, as early as when she agreed to become a real couple with Wei Nian, Chen Xuan had forgotten all those things and did not intend to mention them again. Later, she devoted all her attention to her studies and family, and those things became even more indifferent. Now when she heard about Yaying's incident, Chen Xuan did not feel any gloating. Uncle Wen treated her well, and the old lady was also wise as an elder. Chen Xuan spoke very objectively, "If the eldest lady can understand, it is not too late now. She is not much older than me, and she is only in her early thirties now. It is not too late to do anything. If she can't understand, with the protection of Uncle Wen, she can also be rich and safe, which is also a blessing that others can't even hope for."
Wei Nian was not interested in talking about Wen Yaying, but he was well-informed. He turned to his wife and mentioned that many people were introducing girlfriends to Wen Shao. Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Shao is not young anymore. Although he is still studying for a doctorate, if there is a suitable girl, it's okay to get married."
"He is of the right age and has a promising future, but I'm afraid his father-in-law and mother-in-law have too high standards." Wei Nian joked.
Chen Xuan thought about it and realized that what her husband said made sense. However, she smiled and said, "Nowadays, people value free love. As long as Ah Shao likes it, Uncle Wen and Mom are not rigid." Chen Xuan continued, "The youngest son of the president of Central University has just graduated from high school and happened to be admitted to our university's economics major. He also plans to go to the United States during the summer vacation. Although the child is a few years older, he can talk to our little girl."
Wei Nian immediately stopped teasing Wen Shao about his luck with women and asked cautiously, "How old are you, what do you look like, and what's your personality like?"
"Very good, very gentle and polite." Chen Xuan said with a smile.
Wei Nian did not knock down all the young men around his daughter. He first thought that the boy from the president's family of Central University had a good family background. He was admitted to the school where he and his wife studied. He should be good at studying and not stupid. Then he would have to look at his character. Since his daughter entered puberty, Wei Nian was wary of all boys of the same age as his daughter. He was certainly not a rigid father who did not allow his daughter to fall in love. However, he had to be aware of the young men who wanted to fall in love with his daughter, so as to prevent his daughter from being cheated.
Well, this is probably the care and protection that all fathers have for their daughters.
I heard that Mr. Wen has no such worries.
Although he was disappointed with his eldest daughter, she was already in her thirties and a father and a child were ultimately separate individuals. Mr. Wen, who had studied abroad, would understand this and he was no longer willing to interfere in his eldest daughter's affairs.
Mrs. Wen only found out about the quarrel between her husband and stepdaughter after she got home from her trusted servants. Mrs. Wen was not surprised. This stepdaughter had been disappointing for a long time, especially when it came to remarriage. Not to mention her husband, even Mrs. Wen, who had always ignored Wen Yaying's affairs, did not like Wen Yaying's marriage morally. Unexpectedly, she became even more narrow-minded now, and even Chen Xuan's family could not stand it!
Mrs. Wen sneered, it was not yet her turn, Wen Yaying, to be the boss of the Wen family!
When Mrs. Wen went upstairs, Mr. Wen's anger had subsided. He was leaning on the bed reading documents. Mrs. Wen did not mention Wen Yaying's matter to spoil the mood. Instead, she took out home clothes from the closet and talked about her sons. "It's really annoying. It's been a few days since A Shao and his family came back. Whenever they go out, the wives and grandmothers are still the same. They either bring their daughters or granddaughters. Let's not talk about A Shao and A Xin who are of marriageable age. A Yin just went to college, and there are people asking about him."
Mr. Wen now had no choice but to think about his sons. He put down his work and said with a smile, "If you have someone you like, you can introduce them to them. Ayin is also in college, and I don't object to college marriages."
"You are an open-minded father." Mrs. Wen changed into her home clothes and went to the bathroom to run hot water. When she came out, she was wearing a pair of soft-soled red-faced embroidered rose shoes. She sat by the bed and said, "I am also an open-minded mother. I told them long ago that as long as the girl is sensible and motivated, our family does not discriminate against her family background. They can bring her back if they like her."
Mr. Wen said, "It would be great if you could find it like A-Xuan did."
Mrs. Wen thought her husband was probably mad at his stepdaughter, so she asked him with a smile, "Do you like your daughter-in-law to be a scientist?"
Mr. Wen raised his eyebrows, "What's wrong with that? Wars will end one day, and the world is peaceful most of the time. Our generation was born in war and grew up in war, but fortunately we still have some talents, so we can still take care of our families. The progress of the world depends to a large extent on the progress of science. Regardless of war or peace, scientists are a highly respected profession. Besides, Xuan is a scientist, not a nerd. She has her own ideals and pursuits, and her children are well educated. She and A-Nian love each other, have similar interests, and are willing to help relatives. This child will definitely be blessed in the future."
Mrs. Wen knew that he was in a bad mood today, so she smiled and said, "Okay, I will tell my sons about your conditions."
Mr. Wen suddenly asked, "What kind of person is Axuan's father?" How could he give birth to such an outstanding daughter? He felt that he was no worse than others, but his daughter was so disappointing.
The smile on Madam Wen's face instantly disappeared like smoke, and a trace of sadness shone in the depths of her eyes. After a long while, she said, "He is a very good person. Although he is not very educated, he is kind and decisive."
"I heard that Axuan is taking her father's ashes to be buried abroad this time. The child is meticulous and deposited her father's ashes in Qixia Temple after coming to Nanjing. Shaohua, if you are willing, go and see Axuan's father."
Mrs. Wen said nothing, got up and went to the bathroom.
The couple's conversation about Chen Xuan's father ended here. As for whether Mrs. Wen went to Qixia Temple, Mr. Wen did not know. But after many years of marriage, Mr. Wen knew his wife too well. With his wife's talents, it would be easy for her to handle this matter beautifully and thoroughly. However, she refused to talk about it and had no intention of going to pay tribute to Chen Xuan's biological father. This is not to say that the wife is completely heartless. It can only be because of one thing. She has not forgotten Chen Xuan's father. This is the pain of her life, so painful that she is unwilling to mention it or touch it until now.
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The Wei family stayed in Nanjing for about a week. After Mrs. Wen and Wen Shao packed up, they prepared to go to Shanghai together and take a ship to the United States to continue their studies. In Shanghai, they naturally had to meet Mr. Rong. Chen Xuan and Wei Nian made many friends along the way. Wei Jin and others admired them and envied them. Even Wei Jin, who was proud of her two sons graduating from college, said to her sons and daughters-in-law in private, "Although your university is good, don't be a frog in the well. You still have to learn from your second uncle and second aunt in the future." She also muttered to herself, "No wonder people used to say that studying is a great thing." She also complained to her own mother, Mrs. Wei, "Mom, you said that Dad was the same. It was not that the family had no money at the beginning, but they only paid for their sons to study, and didn't tell me to go to school. Otherwise, I wouldn't only know a few words now, and I might be able to go to school."
Old Madam Wei was the most protective of her old man. Even though the old man had passed away, she would not listen to anyone saying anything bad about him. Even the eldest daughter was no match for him! Old Madam Wei immediately attacked the eldest daughter, "Even if I ask you to learn, you can't learn anything! You have been quick to learn since you were young, but you just don't have the wit to study. You can't remember words, and you can't use an abacus. If you have this intention, your second brother's wife also didn't go to school since she was a child. How come she can study for a doctorate and do research, but you can't? You don't have that kind of brains!" She also summarized the eldest daughter, "You are stupid and unmotivated, and you blame your father!"
Wei Jin almost destroyed my self-confidence.
Old Madam Wen had to help the mother and daughter reconcile, "Don't say that. I think Jin learns foreign language very quickly."
Before Wei Jin could show any smugness, Mrs. Wei glanced at her daughter and said, "Everyone can speak foreign languages, including me. She always loves to chatter. There are few foreigners on the ship, so she will learn faster in America."
Madam Wen was happy again.
We laughed and joked along the way, but we didn't forget to study. Everyone thought that this trip abroad was just a short trip, but they didn't know that many things would change over the years, and many things were beyond human control. And during this period, many stories, joys and sorrows were born, which are all stories for later.
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After the Wei family and the old lady's sons left, the Wen couple returned to their busy work. If the Wen couple were optimistic about the domestic situation, they would not send the old lady and sons abroad. The war progressed faster than expected. Before retreating, the couple discussed that both of them were over the age of knowing the destiny, and finally decided to give up all their job affairs and go to the United States to reunite with their sons.
However, before leaving, Mrs. Wen gave Uncle Chen and his wife a big gift. Chen Xuan was angry with Uncle Chen's family and gave away the 50 mu of land she was entitled to to the village. The annual income from the land was used to support the elderly over 60 years old in the village and the expenses of the village school. Mrs. Wen ordered someone to buy 1,000 mu of land and gave it to Uncle Chen's family, which was considered a generous gift to Uncle Chen's family before leaving the motherland.
There’s no need to mention how happy Uncle Chen and his family were to have received this windfall.
Of course, Uncle Chen will never know that Mrs. Wen went abroad and studied two degrees in the United States in four years, one in political science and the other in economics. Mrs. Wen was originally famous in Shanghai for her wealth in business, and many people said that she was worthy of being an outstanding graduate in economics. But in fact, her political science major was much better and more outstanding than economics.
—End of the article
The author has something to say: ps: If I say that I really didn't drag it out on purpose, many readers will not believe it. During the writing of "The First Wife", I had a long business trip, which had a certain impact on my thinking. I really didn't have enough energy those days, and I was always dissatisfied with the text I typed. The main text of "The First Wife" was finished just right, but Shitou has never figured out how to write the final chapter of the extra chapter so as not to disappoint it. During this period, I received many opinions from readers and friends, asking Shitou to finish the extra chapter as soon as possible. Shitou thought of no less than ten outlines for the ending of the extra chapter, but he was still not particularly satisfied with any of them. God bless me and give me inspiration, and I suddenly got the feeling today.
Only such an ending can be the most regret-free ending for Stone.
Thank you all for your love of "The First Wife". Shitou also likes this article very much. He likes every role and every character in it. There may be many imperfections, but this is the best article Shitou can write at the moment.
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