The Phantom Butterfly of the Republic of China

The second uncle of the Xiao family is also one of the core figures of the Xiao family who stayed in the center. His current status and influence cannot be underestimated. If the Xiao family encounters any trouble or difficulties in Shanghai, then letting him establish connections and seek help will become an important way out. Therefore, it is true that the second uncle of the Xiao family stays in the imperial capital and always maintains good relations, so that more support and resources can be obtained, which will help solve various problems that may be faced. Therefore, the connection with the second uncle is of great significance to oneself and may play a key role at a critical moment.

Unlike Xiao Yi, Xiao Yan, the third uncle of the Xiao family, has a completely opposite idea. He thinks that his second brother Xiao Wen is simply an ungrateful person. Since Xiao Wen married his second sister-in-law, he seems to no longer care about the Xiao family and only wants to please his second sister-in-law's family. This behavior makes Xiao Yan very dissatisfied and disappointed.

Xiao Wen knew that if his wife was not a factor, he would have been happy to go with his eldest brother. However, he was in a dilemma. On the one hand, he was attached to everything he had and couldn't let it go; on the other hand, he was unwilling to go with his eldest brother, but wanted to prove to the world that he was not inferior to his eldest brother through his own efforts, or even surpass him. This mentality may come from the second brother's deep inferiority complex. For a long time, he always felt that he lived under the shadow of his eldest brother and couldn't get rid of it.

However, isn’t this kind of thinking a kind of self-restraint? Perhaps only when he truly lets go of his obsession can he find his own path and walk out of that shadow. At this moment, he is still immersed in his inner struggle.

At that time, Xiao Wen had already made up his mind that if his elder brother could persuade him, he would go with him. After all, he knew that although he might face many difficulties in going to Shanghai, it was also a rare opportunity for him to train himself better. Moreover, he also believed that as long as he had the support and help of his brother, he would be able to overcome all difficulties and achieve success. However, what Xiao Wen did not expect was that his elder brother called him to the study that night and said something to him.

"Second brother, since you don't want to go to Shanghai, then don't go." When Xiao Wen heard this, he couldn't help but feel happy, thinking that his decision was finally recognized by his brother. But the next sentence made him a little surprised and a little disappointed. Did his eldest brother abandon him?

But then he heard his elder brother say, "We, the Xiao family, don't have any connections in Shanghai. Our only connections are with my sister's family, but the Jin family can't get in touch with us for some issues. It's also a good choice for you to stay in the imperial capital." Xiao Wen was moved when he heard his brother's words. He understood that his brother didn't want him to go to Shanghai, but was worried that he would encounter difficulties there that he couldn't solve. In the imperial capital, their Xiao family has a deep foundation and connections, and can provide him with more support and help.

Xiao Wen knew what her elder brother meant, but she still felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. After all, she didn't expect that her elder brother would let her stay in the imperial capital in the end, but Xiao Wen still felt that she was abandoned by her elder brother for a moment. He looked at her elder brother with disbelief, eyes wide open, hoping to get an answer from him. As a result, the following words made Xiao Wen feel better. He only heard Xiao Yi say: "We have everything. If there is a problem in the imperial capital, we don't have our own people and don't know the news, which is also a disadvantage. Now that the third brother and I are withdrawing, you will have a larger range of activities. Also, pay more attention to your wife, this person..."

Xiao Wen was touched when he heard this. It turned out that his elder brother was not going to abandon him, but had more far-reaching considerations. He knew that although staying in the imperial capital was dangerous, it also meant shouldering important responsibilities. He took a deep breath and nodded, indicating that he understood what his elder brother meant. At the same time, he also understood his elder brother's trust and expectations of him.

Xiao Wen decided to live up to his brother's expectations and work hard to complete the task. He will do his best to protect his family and the city. Although the road ahead is full of challenges, he firmly believes that as long as the brothers work together, they will be able to overcome all difficulties.

As for the family of his eldest brother's wife, he also understood that he had spoiled himself too much in the past. In the past, that was because he felt that his wife did not need to be the mistress of the family. No matter what happened, there would be his sister-in-law or his mother to take charge. But now his sister-in-law and mother are gone, so everything needs to be decided by his wife. If his wife is still the same as before, it may bring a lot of trouble to his family.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but frowned, thinking secretly how to change this situation. He knew that he couldn't continue to spoil his wife, but let her grow up gradually and learn to take on family responsibilities. So that night Xiao Wen had a talk with his wife.

"Ma'am, I know you have always been a kind and gentle woman, but things have changed at home, and we must make some adjustments," he said softly, looking at his wife with a determined gaze.

Xiao Wen's wife was slightly stunned, and asked in confusion: "Husband, what do you mean by this?"

He took a deep breath and said slowly, "In the future, more household affairs may fall on your shoulders. You need to learn how to manage household chores, handle interpersonal relationships, and deal with various emergencies. This may be a challenge for you, but it is also an opportunity for growth."

After hearing this, Xiao Wen's wife's eyes flashed with a hint of uneasiness, but then she became excited. She felt like she could finally be the mistress of the house. But she soon nodded firmly: "Don't worry, husband, I will study hard. But... please give me more guidance."

He smiled and patted his wife's hand, saying, "Of course, I will always be by your side to support you. As long as we work together, I believe we can get through this difficult time."

From that day on, he consciously guided his wife to participate in household affairs and gave her enough autonomy. Although his wife seemed a little flustered at first, she gradually became handy over time and demonstrated excellent leadership skills.

He silently watched his wife's growth, feeling relieved and proud. At the same time, he also realized that there was nothing wrong with his love for his wife, but the way he did it needed to change. Giving her trust and support, allowing her to continue to grow in difficult situations, was true love.