Chapter 449: 449: Hypocrite
Chapter 449: Chapter 449: Hypocrite
Gu Beihuai came home just to see Tang Chuxia bringing Gu Nanzhi inside by the arm; he took Gu Nanzhi from her.
“What have you been doing, getting so drunk?”
Gu Beihuai knew Gu Nanzhi’s personality well—despite her low alcohol tolerance, she still liked to drink.
A classic case of desire outstripping capability.
It was only because Tang Chuxia was strong that she could always drag her back.
Gu Beihuai threw Gu Nanzhi onto the bed and grumpily tucked her in.
Tang Chuxia watched, her eyebrows twitching; this was her own brother.
Any less gentleness would be an injustice to their bloodline recognition.
“Her roommates can hold their liquor, but she just couldn’t resist!” Tang Chuxia hadn’t gotten drunk because she drank less, not out of lack of desire, but because she was still worried about Dangdang and wanted to check on her, so she couldn’t afford to get wasted.
Mrs. Gu was also at home, “Nanzhi has me here; you two should go back and rest!”
Tang Chuxia didn’t stand on ceremony with Mrs. Gu, giving her a big kiss and happily linking arms with Gu Beihuai as they left.
Probably no other daughter-in-law got along with her mother-in-law like this.
Mrs. Gu didn’t mind; in fact, she loved this kind of closeness.
Watching Tang Chuxia hop away, she shook her head, smiling, then turned back to her drunken daughter and lost her smile, almost wishing she could give her booze-loving daughter a good thrashing.
Not to say Mrs. Gu really wanted to hit Gu Nanzhi, but back to Tang Chuxia and Gu Beihuai.
On their way back, Tang Chuxia started asking about Haipeng accompanying Dangdang back to her family’s home that day, and Gu Beihuai said, “I was out all day; I don’t know the details, but you better go check on your elder sister-in-law!”
The two didn’t go back to rest but headed straight to the Tang Family’s small courtyard.
To their surprise, Xue Zhanyi was at home; Father Tang was watching him talk to Madam Tang, his expression too complex for words.
Tang Chuxia greeted Father Tang and then went to find her elder sister-in-law.
Her sister-in-law had just put the children to sleep and had time to chat with Tang Chuxia.
“Dangdang went back with Haipeng to his hometown for a family tribute!” Instead of mentioning Dangdang returning to her family’s home, she brought up this.
Tang Chuxia was puzzled; if she wasn’t mistaken, hadn’t this not been settled just yesterday?
Her sister-in-law said helplessly, “It was my parents who persuaded Dangdang and Haipeng to go along with their father-in-law to make the tribute!”
Regardless of previous generational grudges, Haipeng, as a descendant of the Wu Family, needed to pay respects to his ancestors, also making it clear to the old lady that if she acknowledges Father Wu, she must show her stance.
Otherwise, what would happen if, in the future, the four children grew up to hate Haipeng?
It was for their daughter’s sake that Dangdang’s parents insisted the young couple must go for the tribute.
As for the old lady’s previous talk about removing Father Wu from the family registry, that could be ignored since Haipeng was the most promising of the younger Wu generation. Though the four children were primarily Father Wu’s responsibility, eventually, it all came down to Haipeng.
Since they had to care for him, might as well do it generously.
As for Mrs. Wu, Dangdang’s parents didn’t interfere; not forcing Dangdang and Haipeng to divorce at this point showed genuine kindness on their part.
“You know, I don’t think Aunt Wu will let this go so easily this time,” sighed her sister-in-law, looking at Tang Chuxia. “I have to see my parents off tomorrow, and I’m also following your elder brother back with the children. I’m relying on you to give Dangdang a bit more support; she’s just too inexperienced, I’m afraid she can’t handle it!”
Tang Chuxia laughed.
“Sister-in-law, you really trust me!”
If it were her facing a mother-in-law like Mrs. Wu, she would definitely not last, because she had zero tolerance for people with questionable character.
Her sister-in-law also laughed, “Of course, I have faith in you, you’re the smartest one in our family!”
Tang Chuxia repeatedly waved her hands, “Elder sister-in-law, if you speak like this, Third Brother is going to be angry!”
In the Tang Family, the smartest one is definitely Tang Jianzheng. A real monster.
The elder sister-in-law burst into laughter, “Both you and your Third Brother are smart. It’s only your eldest brother who is a bit dull, and he’s still mad at me!”
Tang Chuxia thought about the things the elder sister-in-law did before and could understand the eldest brother’s behavior.
If she were in his position, not divorcing the elder sister-in-law on the spot would have been an act of saintly mercy.
Harming children is an absolute red line that must not be crossed.
“Sister-in-law, in our family, whether a boy or a girl, everyone is a treasure. Just remember this, what makes big brother angry is your lack of trust in him, not a necessity to cause a big fuss!”
Tang Chuxia said as much and did not say anything more after that, leaving behind the elder sister-in-law with teary eyes.
Who isn’t afraid of you!
She was naturally scared.
Thinking about her own condition during childbirth, she was filled with regret.
Coming from the elder sister-in-law’s place, Gu Beihuai was being pulled by Father Tang who was intently watching Xue Zhanyi talk with Madam Tang.
“Dad, this behavior of yours is a bit too much!” Tang Chuxia did not approve of Father Tang’s actions, pointing it out straightforwardly.
Father Tang was very unhappy, “I have pampered you for nothing! Whose daughter are you really? It’s so hard on me already, yet you are adding salt to my wounds!”
Seeing Xue Zhanyi chatting and laughing with Madam Tang, Father Tang’s heart ached.
“Dad, if you keep causing trouble, do you think mom might consider divorcing you?” Tang Chuxia’s remark made Father Tang’s face change color. He wanted to lash out, but fearing he might alert Madam Tang, he could only grit his teeth and whisper to Gu Beihuai, “Son-in-law, control your wife!”
Gu Beihuai was speechless.
If you, her real dad, can’t handle her, how am I supposed to, just being her husband?
Are you expecting me to get kicked out unintentionally?
And then I wouldn’t get to eat meat tonight?
Gu Beihuai shook his head like a rattle.
“Dad, I can’t!”
Gu Beihuai adapted smoothly to calling Father Tang “Dad.”
At first, Father Tang was a bit unused to it, but now he has accepted it since son-in-laws are like half sons, calling him dad is normal.
“Useless, can’t even control your wife!”
Father Tang had just finished his sentence when he saw Madam Tang staring at him, which scared him into shrinking his neck.
Tang Chuxia burst out laughing like an idiot, really feeling that Father Tang had become too cowardly nowadays.
“Dad, aren’t you just asking for trouble? You used to be so cold to mom, always thinking about your first love, and now you finally realize mom’s worth. Too bad she doesn’t need you as her only option anymore!”
Double standards dog.
Tang Chuxia despised Father Tang supremely.
Father Tang was pent up with frustration.
Being mocked by his own daughter, that was him. If someone else tried it, he would surely give that disrespectful daughter a good thrashing.
“Your mom can only be mine!”
Tang Chuxia scoffed, “Dad, when you say that, you should first think about all the things you’ve done wrong to mom!”
Not satisfied with just provoking Father Tang, Tang Chuxia added, “If mom decides to divorce, my brothers and I will all support her!”