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Chapter 99 What I Promised

Chen Suniang's thoughts drifted back to the day in Dajiangkou County.

When Chen Suniang and Qiu Jianshe brought their daughter to the motorcade dormitory compound in Jiangkou County, Hu Weidong was at home.

Mother Hu knew that her son was having a day off today, so, contrary to her usual tired look, she busied herself preparing a table of dishes.

The family is having lunch happily.

The door opened and Qiu Hongling walked in.

Mother Hu immediately threw down her chopsticks and said sarcastically, "You came back at mealtime on purpose, and you expect me, an old woman, to take care of you..."

My sister-in-law was quite sensible and just held the baby without saying anything.

Hu Weidong stood up. It was a rare day off for him, so naturally he hoped that his family could live in harmony.

Just as she was about to help Qiu Hongling take down her luggage, Hu's mother spoke again, "You are not at home, and you still want your husband to serve you?"

This made Hu Weidong stand there, not knowing what to do next.

Mother Hu's words were choked in her throat, her face flushed, and she immediately changed her face to a smiling face, "My dear relatives, why are you here? Hong Ling is really not even telling me in advance."

"Don't listen to her nonsense! I'm saving the money for you as a backup. She's so extravagant..."

Unexpectedly, Qiu Hongling did not respond. Instead, she pushed him away and went straight back to her room, saying loudly: "Hu Weidong, we each own half of the house. Your half has already been divided. Please take your things away. We will not interfere with each other in the future..."

Unexpectedly, Qiu Hongling, who was always mild-tempered, stiffened her neck and said, "I did nothing wrong. Why should I apologize? Don't I also own half of this house? Why can't I go back to my own home?"

Hu Weidong replied awkwardly: "Who else can I give it to? Of course, I'll give it to Hongling."

When Hu Weidong was labeled as a believer in feudalism and superstition, his face turned pale.

Qiu Jianshe shouted angrily, "You are still practicing feudal superstition. This is the new China! Women hold up half the sky. Do you want to go back to the old society? You want your wife to kowtow to you three times and nine times? You also want to set rules. Come with me to the team leader and tell him what the rules of your Hu family are!"

She had made up an excuse a few days ago to clear out her books, but she didn't expect her daughter-in-law to go back to her parents' home. Naturally, she thought that her daughter-in-law was challenging her authority.

Hu Weidong's mother is actually not very old, only in her early 50s. She has taken good care of herself in recent years and has gained weight. Although she is not tall, she is full of energy.

"This is what you wrote. When you first came to our house to propose marriage, you made a lot of sense. It's only been a short time, and you haven't done anything yet? I raised my daughter with my whole heart, but she came back from far away pregnant, and you didn't even say a word to me. You turned your face away! You don't want the baby she's carrying, so our Qiu family wants it!"

Before she could finish her words, two people walked in. Chen Suniang said with a cold face, "Hu Weidong, your little house is quite crowded, isn't it?"

"This is outrageous, Weidong. She doesn't even take me seriously. Such an unfilial daughter-in-law..."

Hu Weidong's sister's child suddenly burst into tears. She immediately held the child, stood behind the mother, and looked at Chen Suniang and her husband who had suddenly appeared with a pair of sad eyes.

"We old couple don't need you to pick us up. You don't even pick up a pregnant woman, how can you pick us up? We don't have the face to do that!"

"Isn't it enough for our Hongling to support her in one month? Hu Weidong, let me ask you, who do you give your salary to?"

The neighbors outside the door immediately started talking about it. The Hu family was clearly bullying their daughter-in-law! This whole family was actually supported by the daughter-in-law's money, even though Hu Weidong's salary was so high...

Seeing that the other party came prepared, Hu's mother panicked and immediately interrupted Qiu Hongling's words, "Since you are married to our Hu family, you must abide by our Hu family's rules."

Chen Suniang glared at Hu Weidong angrily.

Qiu Hongling sneered, "Oh, which Hongling are you giving to? I haven't seen a penny this year. Not only that, I also paid for the food, drink, and toilet of this family."

"Hongling, apologize to my mother, put your things down, and come over to eat first." He found a compromise that he thought would be acceptable to both parties.

Qiu Jianshe took out a notebook from his pocket, opened it and read: "I, Hu Weidong, promise: 1. I will always treat Hongling well; 2. She will be the master of our family in the future; 3. Hongling and I will live separately; 4. I wish to have a son or a daughter; 5. If I cannot do this, I will make my Hu family extinct."

Hu Weidong was shocked. He looked at his mother and said, "Mom, didn't you say that you would use my salary to support the family?"

"Dad, my mom just made a slip of the tongue. We don't have any rules in the Hu family. We just live our lives."

"Everyone, come and take a look. Those who know this, this is the wedding house of Hong Ling and Hu Weidong. Those who don't know would think it's the house of Hu's son-in-law. The old and the young are living here happily. I've never heard of a married sister-in-law living in her brother and sister-in-law's new house with her baby!"

This irritated Hu's mother. She jumped up from her chair and howled at her son, "If you don't subdue your wife today, she will ride on my head and run wild in the future!"

Chen Suniang's voice was very loud. Some neighbors had been secretly watching when the noise was going on before. Now, hearing Chen Suniang say this directly, they immediately gathered around and watched the fun openly.

"The old hag said this is a guesthouse! She is right. This is a guesthouse. How many people are accommodated here? My daughter's company allocated her a house, but she can't come back to live here. Who can she complain to? Did she eat your Hu family's food? Or did she live in your Hu family's food?"

"You can go back whenever you want. Do you treat our home as a guesthouse?" Mother Hu continued to add fuel to the fire.

Chen Suniang, who was eavesdropping outside, was furious. Even Qiu Jianshe, who was usually mild-mannered, had a dark face.

Qiu Hongling put down her luggage and walked out of the inner room. Tears started to flow before she could even speak. "Weidong, what did you tell me and my parents at the beginning? It's only been such a short time and you've forgotten everything..."

Hu Weidong looked embarrassed. He was also a man who cared about his reputation, so he immediately softened his voice and greeted, "Dad, Mom, you're here. Tell me earlier so I can pick you up... Have a seat."

Chen Suniang glanced at the small living room and sneered, "Sit, where to sit? You, the whole family, want us two old people to sit on the floor?"

Hu Weidong was in a dilemma. He walked up to Qiu Hongling again and gave her a look, asking her to give in.

The neighbors knew everything about the Hu family. It was Hu's mother who wanted to control her daughter-in-law. She couldn't read a single word, but she couldn't stand her daughter-in-law acting like an educated person.

"If you say this in advance, won't you be able to see this wonderful show? Neighbors, come over and give us your opinion!"

"I don't think this is like living a normal life, this is a struggle session!" Qiu Jianshe said in a cold voice.

"Also, I wasn't feeling well recently, and Hong Ling was very filial. She insisted on coming back to see me even when she was pregnant. But this old woman used the excuse of being unfilial to pressure her. My daughter has been kind since she was young, and now she's pregnant and at home, but she's not allowed to go back!"

"Look at our Hongling, she was still a chubby little girl when she got married. Look at her now, she is so thin that the wind could blow her down..." Chen Suniang burst into tears as she spoke.

As soon as Qiu Jianshe said this, Hu Weidong's eyes turned red. Unless this man is pushed to this point, he will just muddle along and not offend anyone.

"Dad, I was wrong. Hongling and I will move to the old house, and this place will be left to my mom and sister..."

Hu's mother was shocked that her son had made such a solemn oath.