They won’t let their mother-in-law mess around with the money.

Liang Weixiang couldn’t get a hold of the money, her legs were like this, and everyone at home treated her coldly and heartlessly; she felt bad. These were the sons she cherished since they were little.

Back in the day, after giving birth to her eldest daughter, she had three sons in a row, cherishing them more than her own life. She used to flaunt this fact in front of Liang Hongmei, saying that Liang Hongmei married a broken man without prospects, had two kids, and ran away. Look at her now, enjoying the favor of her family, not knowing how much joy she had.

But now, those few sons she considered more important than her own life, each treated her coldly and cruelly, just like Li Daguo. She didn’t understand why things were good before and why Li Daguo suddenly got upset with her. Was it just about taking a few hundred yuan from the family, was that worth getting so angry?

Fine to hit her, but breaking her leg and not treating it promptly was something she remembered well. Just wait, it’s unlikely Li Daguo will never fall ill in his life; when he’s bedridden, she’ll repay each grievance she’s suffered over the years.

No divorce, no money, no treatment for her leg; that’s fine, then let’s split the family up. Anyway, they have such a big yard, they can live separately and fend for themselves. Of course, monthly, Li Daguo and the sons still have to provide her with a pension.

When Liang Weixiang mentioned splitting the family, Li Daguo didn’t have much to say. The daughters-in-law, however, were unwilling to pay the pension money, shouting against splitting the family.

Moreover, if the couple splits up, it’ll be a laughing matter for the villagers if they find out.

The daughters-in-law were discontented, but there’s nothing they could do because, after all, Li Daguo is the one who holds the most sway in this family.

After Liang Weixiang suggested splitting the family, Li Daguo gave her the west room while he stayed in the east room. The stove was secretly built by the second son. They could live separately, but they couldn’t let even half a word slip to the neighbors. Otherwise, no living expenses would be given in the future.

Liang Weixiang was clever; she could keep silent but worried about the others in the house not keeping their mouths shut. They wouldn’t be to blame then. She clearly stated the consequences beforehand; if it was found out who spilled the beans, that person would be responsible for her future pension. For this, the family even made a written agreement and traveled far to find the eldest daughter to sign it.

Liang Weixiang actually hoped the eldest daughter would let it slip, so she’d take care of her. The eldest daughter had money now; if Liang Weixiang followed her, she’d never worry about food or clothing. But the eldest daughter didn’t care much, didn’t want to know much, and signed it directly without asking deeper. Not knowing anything, how could she let it slip?

When something did eventually happen, she’d have an excuse. The eldest daughter has been in business for a few years now; she’s become quite adept.

In the end, Liang Weixiang successfully split the family. She cooked her own meals every day, made whatever she wanted whenever she wanted, without having to cater to Li Daguo’s tastes. She only washed her own clothes. If she wanted to go to town, she grabbed a cane and tagged along with the village cart. Besides, someone was willing to spend money for her.

Of course, she kept it discreet; once she almost got caught by Li Daguo, she held off for over a month before seeing him. This incident taught her caution, and she met less frequently.

Only occasionally, when few people were home, would she go over to him for a couple of hours.

Liang Weixiang now received living expenses from her sons and husband each month, amounting to several dozen yuan. After a few months, she saved quite a bit.

She was bored eating and drinking at home all day; later, that man told her there was a toy factory in the city hiring two guards, the female dormitory needed a woman. He asked if she wanted to go; the salary was one hundred and fifty yuan a month.

Liang Weixiang definitely wanted to go; she asked the man to inquire if they would mind a woman with a lame leg. If they didn’t, accept on the spot. Turns out, they really didn’t mind.

Liang Weixiang joyfully packed her things to start work; at this point, no one opposed it. It was good for her to work, as work always made a bit of money. Upon hearing, the daughters-in-law all clamored to send her off.

Liang Weixiang had her eldest son take her, but when he saw the man who helped with the introduction, he frowned and asked what was going on.

Knowing they had doubts, Liang Weixiang tricked her son by saying, she heard a while ago he had connections to offer jobs, so she visited him several times, and indeed, there was suitable work.

This toy factory wasn’t a big one, and the dormitory building was worn down, like a tubular building. It only had two or three floors. Usually, they recruited management just to help clean the hallway. As long as her walking wasn’t affected, she could work; the factory didn’t care how lame her leg was, as long as she could do the job.

Originally thinking being a guard meant checking on people entering and exiting, Liang Weixiang didn’t expect to have to clean as well, even the toilets likely locked.

Since she made it there, the eldest son advised her to stay for a while and see how it went; after all, it was a factory, and she’d be privy to information quicker; if there were recruitment in the future, she could help her children pay attention.

Listening to the eldest son’s words, Liang Weixiang knew what he was thinking. Agreeing on the surface, she remembered clearly in her heart. Her son always needed a profit before acting. She became wiser, learned to hold some money like Li Daguo, letting her sons and daughters-in-law circle around him, treating him kindly.

In the factory, she held an employment opportunity, and if her sons or daughters-in-law wanted to enter the factory and earn, they’d have to look to her, surrounding her kindly all the time.