Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 737: Chapter 737: There’s No Such Thing as Fairness

Not far from the gate, Huo Qianjin spoke up: ”Sister-in-law, you really shouldn’t have said those things today.”

Duan Zhuangyu was about to say something when Huo Qianjin raised his hand to interrupt her: ”Didn’t Gaodi tell you about the family’s situation? When Auntie Jiang came in, Gaodi was already four or five years old, well able to remember things. The things my mom left behind were all packed into a small box by my dad before Auntie Jiang entered the house. Only Gaodi and I had the key, and until we became adults, Dad decided to give them to us brothers.

Not just for us, but the same for my older brother and sister. The keepsakes left by their mom were only given to them by Dad, so there’s no such thing as fairness or unfairness in the family.

Moreover, after Auntie Jiang came in, she started keeping a ledger of Dad’s income. All household income and expenses are clearly recorded; nothing is hidden from us.”

Seeing Duan Zhuangyu’s expression sour, he continued: ”You’ve been married here for nine years; you should know what kind of person Auntie Jiang is. Today’s matter also blames Gaodi for not explaining clearly to you. Later, you should prepare a gift with Gaodi, go to Auntie Jiang, and apologize. Then this matter will be over, and you must never speak carelessly again.”

Though feeling awkward, Duan Zhuangyu did not dare to refute: ”I understand.”

The four of them walked out of the courtyard and then parted ways.

Duan Zhuangyu noticed Huo Gaodi hadn’t spoken to her and said timidly: ”Gaodi, you can’t put all the blame on me today, after all, you didn’t tell me about the family matters.”

Now that no one else was around, Huo Gaodi’s expression turned even darker: ”Duan Zhuangyu, have I spoiled you too much? Although I haven’t elaborated, isn’t the family situation something you know best?

After you married over, I handed over all the household affairs to you. Saying what you did today, don’t you feel you’re being unreasonable and making a fuss?

Moreover, I told you before, ever since I started working, I have not handed money back to the family. Dad and Auntie Jiang let us keep it ourselves. Have you ever lacked for spending or food and drink, that you need to make a fuss about this?”

Huo Gaodi’s words left Duan Zhuangyu unable to raise her head: ”Gaodi, I wasn’t thinking clearly today because I was in a bad mood. I promise this won’t happen again, can you forgive me?”

Huo Gaodi sighed lightly: ”Even if Auntie Jiang doesn’t stoop to your level, what’s said is said and can’t simply be undone. Tomorrow, I’ll take you to pick out a gift. When we go to pick up Dad, make a sincere apology to Auntie Jiang.”

Despite her reluctance, Duan Zhuangyu dared not object: ”Okay.”

On the other side, while picking up their son, Huo Qianjin and Gao Ruyi also talked about what had just happened: ”Zhuangyu really is something. What’s the point of stirring up trouble where there isn’t any?”

”She was indeed excessive today, but Gaodi is also at fault for probably not explaining things clearly.”

”Honestly, Auntie Jiang has done more than enough as a stepmother. If it were someone else, with Zhuangyu’s nitpicky nature, she would have been handled a long time ago.”

”Auntie Jiang doesn’t hold it against her, partly because she’s magnanimous and partly because she doesn’t care about Dad’s belongings. She never intended to keep anything for Jingrui or Jiayuan. It’s only Duan Zhuangyu fearing something would be left to Auntie Jiang’s own children.”

”By rights, with so many in-laws working in the education sector, they should be reasonable people, but our sister-in-law always gives off an impression of pettiness.”

”They may come from literary backgrounds, but they still have to eat and live. At the end of the day, they’re just like us, ordinary folks, so it’s understandable.”