When I opened my eyes, I went back to the night when I forced my husband to give birth to a son.

When Su Xiaowan saw Liu Xianglian carrying the package, she was shocked. She had only been locked up for half a year, so how come she was released?

"What are you looking at? You dare to stare at me in my house? Go back home right now. These are all mine. Who allowed you to eat them?"

Liu Xianglian's eyes widened as she looked at the table full of fish and meat.

She ate steamed buns every day in the cell and had to work, while they had big meals and fish but didn't even look at her.

Xiao Zhiguo was the first to stand up and greet her. "Mom, why are you back? Didn't you say you would be back in a year?"

"What? Are you unhappy that I came out early because I behaved well?"

Liu Xianglian walked forward angrily, and when she saw Old Man Xiao was also there, she became even more furious.

"Why are you in my house? Do you really think I'll never come back? If you dare to take my things, get out now!"

Zhang Haijiao stood up, raised her neck with her big belly and said, "Mom, this is Zhiwei and I's home, your home is next door."

"What do you mean your home? This is my son's home. What's his is mine. You came into my house and dared to talk back to me. I think you're asking for a beating!"

Liu Xianglian didn't care at all that Zhang Haijiao was pregnant and rushed forward to attack.

"Mom, what are you doing? Hai Jiao is pregnant now."

Xiao Zhiguo quickly stopped her and turned to Zhang Haijiao and said, "My mother has a quick temper. Why are you competing with her?"

"Hey, Xiao Zhiguo, have you grown wings?"

Zhang Haijiao grabbed his ear and said viciously, "I'm telling you, I have the final say in this family. I have no objection if she wants to live here, but if she dares to cause trouble for me, don't blame me for taking action!"

"If anything happens to the baby in my belly, you will never have an easy life!"

Su Xiaowan looked at the noisy people, and the next moment looked at Xiao Beiguo, but he was holding Xixi and feeding her patiently.

Seeing that he had no intention of intervening, she ignored him and sat aside waiting quietly.

"You are such a rebel. You got married and forgot your mother. I raised you up, and this is how you treat me."

Seeing that Xiao Zhiguo didn't even dare to say anything about Zhang Haijiao, Liu Xianglian got so angry that she started cursing.

"Widow Zhang, get out of here right now!"

"Mom, Hai Jiao is my wife, please stop making trouble. You have been in there for so long, haven't you learned anything?"

Xiao Zhiguo also couldn't stand Liu Xianglian's behavior. What's more important is that Zhang Haijiao has the final say in this family now.

The jobs he is doing now were all found by her through others.

Even though she was strict with him, it had to be said that she was taking care of the two children much better than before.

Without Li Xiufang, he didn't have much ability, and Liu Xianglian couldn't help him as much as before.

This family depends entirely on Zhang Haijiao, and she is always good at giving him sweet treats. Compared to Li Xiufang, he really loves Zhang Haijiao.

Being scolded by her own son, Liu Xianglian's anger completely exploded.

Pointing at the people at the table, she cursed, "I gave birth to you and raised you, but now you've all married and don't care about me."

Zhang Haijiao didn't indulge her. She put her hands on her hips and said, "If you want to eat, just sit there and eat honestly. Otherwise, go back to your room and don't disturb us here."

"If I'm not doing well, you guys shouldn't expect to have an easy life either!"

Liu Xianglian was so angry that she stepped forward and was about to overturn the table, but Xiao Zhiguo and Old Man Xiao grabbed her arms at the same time.

"You crazy woman, you haven't made enough trouble yet. I think you should stay in there forever and never come out."

"You bastard, you are not allowed to speak before I speak!"

Liu Xianglian tried hard to break free from their grip, but she was ultimately no match for the men in strength.

"Mom, since you are not happy living here with me, then go back to your room. I will pick some dishes and serve some rice for you, and you can eat by yourself."

Zhang Haijiao's tone was quite polite, and she started serving rice and dishes in front of so many people.

"You widow Zhang, I want to live in my son's house. Let me see how you can drive me away!"

Liu Xianglian started to act like a rogue, glaring at Zhang Haijiao, wishing she could push her to the ground.

"When I give you food, you'd better stop while you're ahead. Otherwise, you may not be able to have it for the next meal!"

Zhang Haijiao took away three of the five pieces of meat in the bowl, even the fish, and only left some shredded potatoes and cabbage.

She put the bowl on the low table beside her, her tone becoming a little colder, "Hurry up and take it back to your room. If you keep arguing, I'll make you go hungry four times a day. See if you still have the energy to argue with me!"

Liu Xianglian didn't have a proper meal in there, and when she came out, Li Qian only took her to eat a bowl of noodles, so she wasn't full at all.

It took me more than half an hour to get home, and I was already starving.

She glared at Su Xiaowan fiercely, then picked up the bowl and walked towards the old house.

If it weren't for Su Xiaowan, why would she be looking at Zhang Haijiao's expression now!

But she couldn't do anything to Su Xiaowan now, she had to survive first.

Xiao Zhiguo doesn't listen to her now, and she can't rely entirely on him.

Seeing Liu Xianglian actually leaving with the bowl, Su Xiaowan was a little shocked.

This really isn't something she would do. If it were in the past, she wouldn't give up until she had caused a huge uproar.

Zhang Haijiao was not embarrassed at all by what happened just now. She called Su Xiaowan and said, "Xiaowan, don't pay attention to her. She is just that kind of person."

"I know, sister-in-law, don't be angry. The baby is about to be born, so you should be careful."

Zhang Haijiao smiled and agreed, "Of course, I will be careful. Even if she is not, she is still Zhiguo's mother. As long as she doesn't cause trouble, I will definitely not let her suffer any loss."

"Don't worry, you two. If she dares to cause trouble at your place, tell me and I will definitely look for her."

Su Xiaowan nodded, but it was just a verbal agreement. If Liu Xianglian really wanted to cause trouble for her, she would not let her off easily!

After the New Year’s Eve dinner, Zhang Haijiao asked Goudan and Erdan to wash the dishes, and asked Xiao Zhiguo to get some candy, rice crackers and other things to put on the table.

The whole family gathered around the fire, warming themselves and chatting about everything under the sun. Most of the conversation was done by Zhang Haijiao and Su Xiaowan.

Xiao Beiguo would say something from time to time, while Old Man Xiao talked to Xiao Zhiguo, asking him about his recent work.

In the old house, Liu Xianglian sat alone in the cold room without even a cup of hot tea. It was so lonely.

Hearing the sounds of Xixi and Goudan and Erdan chasing each other and playing from next door from time to time, Liu Xianglian gritted her teeth in anger.

This Goudan and Erdan, when she came back this time, they didn't even call her, and they looked different from before.

It’s all Su Xiaowan’s fault. If it weren’t for her, she would still be the one calling the shots in this family!

Suddenly, the door of the yard was pushed open, and then Li Qian's voice came in.

"Is aunt at home?"

Li Qian came in carrying a basket. Under the dim light, she saw Liu Xianglian sitting there with a dark face, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.