The Evil Mother-in-law: Torment Children, Work Hard, Be Rich!-Chapter 289: Sliding Kneel

"You still don’t know why your wife is crying. Did you ever take her out for a stroll since she arrived in the city two days ago? Did you bring her any gifts from your time in the city?"

"You both are already living apart, she has no idea what you’ve been up to in the city. And soon after she arrives, she sees some Xian Xian tugging at your clothes, who wouldn’t be upset? You keep blaming her for not trusting you, do you have an attitude that inspires trust?"

Tong Huaqiong pointed out the crux of the problem.

"Boohoohoo."

Liu Yueer’s tears flowed even more fiercely than before.

Her mother-in-law understood her after all.

Gu Dashu, this heartless man, how could he not understand? She wasn’t distrusting him at all.

She just wanted to hear Gu Dashu say a few sweet words, wanted him to apologize, but what did he do?

He kept repeating his grievances, kept emphasizing that she was making a fuss, kept saying she didn’t trust him...

She was infuriated!

Gu Dashu, who usually had high emotional intelligence, began to understand the root of Liu Yueer’s sorrow after Tong Huaqiong’s reminder.

He realized he truly had neglected his wife lately.

He remembered before he left for the city, Liu Yueer jokingly warned him not to be dazzled by the city girls. He had thought she was teasing and just laughed it off.

Looking back, his wife really was worried he’d be blinded by the attractions of the city.

He failed to address his wife’s fears and acknowledge her needs.

Realizing the problem, Gu Dashu quickly knelt down, sincerely holding Liu Yueer’s hand, and said, "Wife, I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have set foot in the Tianxiang Building, I shouldn’t have casually given ten taels of silver to someone, I shouldn’t have spoken up for Miss Xian Xian in front of you. When she tugged on my sleeve, I should have sternly told her that men and women should keep their distance, that I have a wife..."

"Please forgive me this time. I’ve been so busy setting up the shop for opening that I neglected you. I’ll take you shopping tomorrow, buy jewelry, clothes, makeup, whatever you want. We’ll spend however much silver you wish."

Even though Liu Yueer was still in tears, she seemed to feel better emotionally.

Gu Dashu saw that Liu Yueer remained silent, only shedding tears, so he slapped himself and said, "Wife, I really was wrong, please forgive me. From now on, I’ll learn to write more diligently and have someone deliver letters and gifts to you. I’ll work hard to earn money in the city and eventually bring you over once I’ve established myself."

Liu Yueer chuckled softly and then restrained her laughter, saying, "It’s not that I don’t trust you. If I didn’t trust you, would I have eloped with you back then? It’s not that I’m upset about the ten taels of silver you spent, nor do I blame you for helping Miss Xian Xian. I just hate your attitude."

Liu Yueer spoke, then couldn’t help but sob again.

Tong Huaqiong looked at the couple before her, thinking she had guessed right; Liu Yueer just wanted an admission of fault.

What could have been quickly resolved, Gu Dashu, being the straightforward man he was, just didn’t grasp.

Gu Dashu wiped Liu Yueer’s tears with a handkerchief, saying, "So, wife, you’re not mad anymore, right? If you’re upset, you can hit me to let it out."

While saying this, Gu Dashu pulled Liu Yueer’s hand towards his body.

"Alright, if I hit you and hurt you, we’ll just have to spend silver on seeing the doctor." Liu Yueer withdrew her hand.

What kind of talk is that, hitting someone in front of her mother-in-law?

Despite her words, Liu Yueer cared for Gu Dashu.

Gu Dashu chuckled sheepishly. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Taohua said disdainfully, "You two are something else, crying one moment and fine the next, like performing a play, it’s so boring."

Gu Dashu turned to Taohua and said, "What would a young girl who hasn’t married know?"

Taohua huffed, turned around, and left.

It was late at night and disrupting her sleep.

She didn’t have the energy to watch any longer.

Tong Huaqiong didn’t go back inside; she remained seated.

Gu Dashu said, "Mother, your son was unfilial, making you worry."

Tong Huaqiong snorted and said, "Why do I feel that Miss Xian Xian isn’t as innocent as she seems?"

Before Gu Dashu could respond, Liu Yueer defended him, saying, "Mother, Dashu already said that Xian Xian was just thanking him. I saw it clearly, Xian Xian was surprised to see Dashu and in her excitement, she tugged his sleeve to thank him."

There you go, already speaking up for the man.

Tong Huaqiong thought of rolling her eyes dramatically at Liu Yueer.

Gu Dashu said, "Yes, that’s indeed how it was. I swear I have no thoughts about Miss Xian Xian."

Tong Huaqiong said, "Just because you don’t, doesn’t mean she doesn’t have her own intentions."

It wasn’t that Tong Huaqiong held any illusion about Gu Dashu.

But having seen so many news stories in her past life about traps set for second-generation wealthy heirs, she couldn’t help but be cautious.

Especially someone like Gu Dashu, a country bumpkin; if someone wanted to lay a trap, they’d likely succeed with ease.

Seeing Gu Dashu looking bewildered, Tong Huaqiong said, "You’re not just some farmer from Qinghe Bay anymore; you’re the second son of Widow Tong, the wealthy lady. Do you even realize how many people are watching you from outside?"

"In Yan Guan Town, I forbid you from going to casinos, not even for a little fun, fearing you’d be set up. Think back to how we trapped that Manager Feng’s heir. Some people have even more hidden schemes than us, you can’t be too careful. The city isn’t like Yan Guan Town, apart from casinos there are places of romance; if you’re careless, you’ll end up trapped."

"Take this issue with Miss Xian Xian for example. You went to Tianxiang Building to promote our birthday cakes, and it just so happened that she was entangled by a customer? Was it staged for you, or was it really the case? Have you figured it out before handing over ten taels of silver? Tianxiang Building is so big, surely the girls have been harassed more than once, so why no preventive measures? You helped Miss Xian Xian, and she didn’t thank you sooner or later, why did she choose the moment when your wife was present?"

"I’m not saying Miss Xian Xian necessarily meant harm, nor that you shouldn’t help when needed, but everything about this feels unreasonable. You should think more when encountering things in the city, and not rush into them impulsively."

These were issues Gu Dashu naturally hadn’t considered.

Upon hearing Tong Huaqiong’s analysis, he frowned deeply.

Gu Dashu said, "Mother, I’ll keep your words in mind, and I’ll think twice before acting next time."

Tong Huaqiong nodded and said to Liu Yueer, "As long as I’m here, Dashu won’t dare have any wild ideas. Though they say flies don’t bite seamless eggs, some flies will try to make a seam nonetheless. Whatever you’re feeling, don’t keep it inside, talk it out with Dashu. How is he supposed to know what you’re thinking if you don’t speak up? Also, don’t always doubt and suspect, the most important thing between a couple is trust. Use that energy to run the shop well; if Gu Dashu does have a wandering heart, then kick him to the curb."

Liu Yueer bit her lip, showing she took the words to heart.

"Mother, I understand! I won’t act up like this anymore."

"Good, as long as you two have reconciled."

After saying this, Tong Huaqiong stood up.

Mediating the couple’s conflict had exhausted her!