Best friends transmigrate into a book! They marry a high-ranking official! If you run, I run too!

When they arrived home, not only was Zhong Meixian sitting in the Gu family's courtyard, but also Gu Jin, the Gu family's aunt.

The basket of wild vegetables was too full, so Wen Tang carried the sunflower seeds she bought back in her hand, dangling them as she walked.

A large bag of sunflower seeds was particularly eye-catching.

Zhong Meixian had already told Gu Jin about the matter of ostensibly digging for wild vegetables but actually buying snacks.

When Gu Jin arrived, he saw that Zhong Meixian was the only one in the courtyard, so he couldn't help but ask her a question.

It would have been better if Gu Jin hadn't asked. Once she did, Zhong Meixian couldn't help but slap her thigh and recount the whole bizarre story.

Gu Jin had already witnessed the outrageous behavior of the two new brides, but she never expected that there would be no more outrageous behavior than this one.

It's outrageous that his mother opened the door for him; it's outrageous to the extreme.

"This... how could she be so shameless?"

Zhong Meixian nodded, "Yes, I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry."

"You'll see when I get back!"

Gu Jin nodded.

He also complained to Zhong Meixian about Luo Qiao, "You should never associate with those two sisters surnamed Luo in the future; they're not good people."

"That younger sister was saved by Yan Li, after all. Do you know what that older sister said in the fields yesterday?"

Zhong Meixian shook her head.

Gu Jin felt disgusted even opening her mouth, "Shameless person actually made up stories about Yan Li's wife, saying that she's promiscuous..."

"This shameless person!" Zhong Meixian immediately stood up in anger, looking like she wanted to fight someone!

Gu Jin quickly pulled her back, "Don't be angry, don't be angry. An Cheng scolded them and forced them to apologize right then and there."

"I came here to tell you not to be fooled by those two. I heard they came looking for you yesterday evening, right?"

"Heh, that's because he went to complain to Zhongguo but failed, and then got scolded by Ancheng, so he became obedient. And who knows what kind of bad things he's up to!"

"Let me tell you, the two of them might be arguing. Today they asked someone to tell Zhongguo that they want to cook separately and not eat at the educated youth's quarters!"

“If they don’t let them start cooking, they’ll say they’re going to complain to the commune. Zhongguo had no choice but to arrange for someone to build a stove for the two of them. Can you believe it, it’s been going on day after day.”

Zhong Meixian clicked her tongue in amazement, "They really know how to make a scene."

As the two were talking, Wen Tang and the others entered.

Because of Zhong Meixian's prior warning, Gu Jin's eyes immediately fell on the melon seeds Wen Tang was holding.

Gu Jin: My goodness, such a big bag of melon seeds, no one would normally buy this much for Chinese New Year, right?

I heard you bought candy and peach crisps last time, no wonder you could fill a whole basket like that...

Her niece-in-law is such a glutton!

In Gu Jin's opinion, Wen Tang's gluttony is unparalleled in the surrounding area!

Seeing Gu Jin sitting, Wen Tang smiled politely and greeted him.

Chi Yue and the others also called for help.

Wen Tang even opened the melon seeds for people to eat!

Gu Jin waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, it's not a holiday, I won't eat."

As soon as Gu Jin finished speaking, Wen Tang asked, "Auntie, was this meant for me to hear?"

Gu Jin “…”

"Oh dear, you child, you..." She was full of embarrassment, "I..." She sat there, constantly patting her legs in small movements, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, desperately trying to wink at Zhong Meixian, hoping that Zhong Meixian would come to her rescue.

She meant to be sarcastic or disparaging of Wen Tang when she said that, but...

She glanced at Wen Tang, her face full of self-righteousness.

Gu Jin: This is really... what kind of new bride has such a thick skin!

If an ordinary person were to belittle them like that by an elder in their family, they would want to disappear into the ground. How come she not only feels no shame, but also dares to question this elder?

She recalled the words she overheard at the Gu family's house yesterday. So those words weren't just meant for her sister-in-law, but also for her.

Otherwise, you see, I only said one sentence, and she immediately became unhappy.

Fortunately, Zhong Meixian still had a conscience and knew to speak up for her, saying, "No, your aunt doesn't like eating sunflower seeds. They make her feel hot and bothered."

"It's too late since it's almost Chinese New Year or other holidays. There's nothing we can do. She doesn't usually eat it."

Gu Jin nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, that's how it is."

Wen Tang nodded and gestured for Lin Jiaojiao to bring over a stool. After sitting down, she opened the melon seeds and started eating. "Oh, I see. You're really unlucky, Aunt."

Gu Jin “…”

No, she had three sons, all of whom were tall and handsome, and all three of them married dutiful daughters-in-law. Everyone who saw her said she was blessed.

This niece-in-law...

Thinking about it, Gu Jin's face became somewhat embarrassed and unpleasant.

Gu Jin was, after all, a close relative, and Zhong Meixian was afraid that her daughter-in-law would offend him terribly, so she quickly smiled and smoothed things over, saying, "You're talking nonsense, child. How could your aunt not be blessed?"

"Your aunt is the luckiest person."

"Your aunt's three daughters-in-law are all extremely filial. She doesn't have to worry about anything at home. Who in the surrounding area can compare to your aunt!"

Gu Jin thought her sister-in-law was right and unconsciously raised her chin.

But Wen Tang quickly spoke up, smiling at Zhong Meixian, "But I think you're better, Mom. You're good to me."

“You treat me like your own daughter. Even though I’m your daughter-in-law, you can’t bear to let me do any work. When you get old, I won’t bear to let you do any work either.”

"Not only will I serve you lavish meals every day, but I'll also hire someone to take care of you so you can live like an old lady."

"But it's different when you're young and you're controlling your daughter-in-law!"

Chi Yue grabbed a handful of melon seeds and added, "That's right. You can tell a lot about a mother-in-law after ten years, and a lot about a daughter-in-law after ten years. When a mother-in-law is young, she may think that her daughter-in-law can't beat her because she is young and strong. But when she gets old and lies in bed, you have to be careful."

"If they don't give you a bowl of rice a day and keep pinching your neck, that would be terrible."

Wen Tang spat out the sunflower seed shells, "Tsk tsk, that would be too tragic."

At Lin Jiaojiao's age, she was always listening to gossip and loved to chime in. At this moment, she also chimed in, "Yes, yes, I heard Aunt Liu telling people at the intersection before that someone's wife in Dongda Brigade is a bastard. The old lady is in bed, her body is covered in maggots, and nobody cares about her. She howls day and night. It's so miserable." Lin Jiaojiao had an expression that said everything she said was true.

Gu Jin sat there as if there were thorns growing on the stool; she couldn't sit comfortably no matter how she sat.

Wen Tang then added, "Auntie, are all three of our sisters-in-law home?"

Her sudden question made Gu Jin instinctively wary. "Wh...what's wrong?"

Wen Tang smiled and said, "It's nothing. We just thought that since our two families live close by, Yueyue and I were just staying home and had nothing to do."

“You are my own aunt, my own great-aunt, not an outsider. Of course I’m thinking of visiting you sometime and chatting with my three sisters-in-law.”

"Mom just said that all three of my sisters-in-law are hardworking and filial daughters-in-law. I just married into the Gu family and I don't have much experience in being a daughter-in-law, so I thought I'd go and learn from them."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Meixian was overjoyed and almost nudged Gu Jin with her hand to urge her to respond quickly.

But Wen Tang's next words left both of them dumbfounded.

"There's an old saying that goes, 'Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor; whoever's mother had a hard life should make amends.' So why is the first thing a daughter-in-law does when she enters the family supposed to do is be filial?"