Chapter 19 - 019 Jealousy
Tian Sisi pretended not to hear, thinking that if Zhu Qingping were smart, she would stop calling her. But Zhu Qingping, proud of giving birth to the Tian Family's first great-grandson, and considering Tian Sisi just a child, felt it was her natural right as an elder sister-in-law to assign chores to her younger sister-in-law. Additionally, Tian Sisi's demeanor had not been as lofty as usual these past few days, which emboldened Zhu Qingping. That's how it is in the world; many cannot recognize their place and think too highly of themselves—Zhu Qingping was such a person.
Seeing that Tian Sisi did not respond, Zhu Qingping decisively slapped her forcefully on the arm, "Ah Nan, Niu Niu wants to eat seeds, peel them for him."
Tian Sisi, delicate and tender, was caught off guard by Zhu Qingping, who had spent years doing strenuous farm work and had considerable strength. Zhu Qingping used about sixty to seventy percent of her power in the slap, sending Tian Sisi flying off the stool and crashing hard towards the ground, head first. Tian Xinhua, who was nearby, was startled and quickly stood up to catch Tian Sisi, but it was too late. Fortunately, Tian Qinghua instinctively crouched down, and Tian Sisi ended up crashing into him.
"Ouch!" Both fell to the ground. Tian Sisi was so dizzy she saw stars, while Tian Qinghua, tough-skinned and tough-fleshed, was fine and got up without help. Tian Xinhua hurriedly helped his cousin up and asked with concern, "Ah Nan, are you alright? Where did you hurt?"
Hearing her cousin's words, Tian Sisi shook her head, but she inexplicably felt wronged, and tears began to circle her eyes. The others also got a scare. Li Yuedi saw Tian Sisi's pale face, silent, and thought she was frightened. She quickly started to rub her forehead forcefully while muttering, "Don't be scared, don't be scared, Ah Nan is not scared! Second Lady's touch will make it all better."
Li Yuedi's hands were too strong, causing Tian Sisi's forehead to ache. She struggled and cried out, "Second Lady, you're making my head hurt."
Tian Xinhua chuckled upon hearing this; if she could talk, she must be fine. He had gotten quite a scare himself just now. However, his sister-in-law was really out of line; Ah Nan was just a bit older—how could she withstand her Iron Sand Palm? Besides, if it's his son wanting to eat seeds, why make Ah Nan do it? Tian Xinhua was very protective, and although he often teased Tian Sisi, it was unacceptable for others to bully her, including Zhu Qingping.
Li Yuedi let go, and seeing Tian Sisi's forehead was red all over, she embarrassedly smiled. Tian Sisi was actually fine, it was just that under Li Yuedi's heavy hand, her eyes had reddened again from the pain. But to Li Yuedi, it seemed like Tian Sisi was feeling wronged.
She coldly snorted toward Zhu Qingping, planning to deal with this daughter-in-law later. When this daughter-in-law first joined the family, she seemed alright—honest and hardworking, not talking too much. But ever since she had Niu Niu, her true colors had shown, though she hadn't dared to go too far under her and the Old Man's suppression. Keeping in mind her grandson and great-grandson, she would occasionally reprimand but never severely punished.