Chapter 146: Chapter 146: I’m Doing This for Her Own Good!
"Didn’t we split the silver when we divided the family?"
"Even if our family doesn’t earn money for two years, that amount of silver is enough to get by!"
Seeing that Mrs. Xiao Li was unmoved, Yuan Zhaodi got angry. He was, after all, the head of the household. Did his words have no effect at all?
"What about after those two years?"
Mrs. Xiao Li glared at Yuan Zhaodi, "If we spend all the silver, will we end up like those people in the village, barely full if we’re lucky, and just drinking water when we’re not?"
"You’re unreasonable!"
Faced with this wife who was as unyielding as an iron weight, Yuan Xiandie shook with anger.
"Yes, I’m unreasonable!"
Mrs. Xiao Li sneered, "I also want to eat and drink well every day, but can our family afford it?"
"Treating the daughter like a treasure, while the son doesn’t even get better food and clothing than the daughter, won’t the son resent us in the future?"
"If the son resents us, can he take care of us in our old age?"
"Or are you hoping that the daughter who marries out will take care of you when you’re old?"
"As the head of the family, father and mother can cherish our daughter because they don’t have to worry about their old age, all of you brothers are filial."
"But what about after the old couple’s time has passed?"
"I..."
Once again, Yuan Zhaodi was persuaded by Mrs. Xiao Li’s words.
However, in his heart, there was still some reluctance. After all, the daughter had always been spoiled before, eating well, dressing well, and was favored by the whole family. This sudden change...
"As the head of the family, Jiaojiao will get married eventually. With our family background, what kind of family could she marry into?"
"If she’s spoiled at home, then after marrying out, if she can’t do anything and can’t endure hardship, it will ruin her entire life!"
"So, when it’s time to be ruthless, you have to be ruthless!"
"If we don’t teach her well now, are we going to wait until she’s married to let her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law teach her?"
"And if they send her back, her life will be over!"
"I’m doing this for her good!"
"Wife, Jiaojiao isn’t a spoiled person, and she’s always been obedient. She’s not as bad as you say, is she?"
Although Yuan Zhaodi agreed with Mrs. Xiao Li’s reasoning, when he thought about his daughter’s consistent behavior: sensible, obedient, well-behaved, and not mischievous, after all, the daughter is still young and can be slowly taught.
"How is she not like that?"
Mrs. Xiao Li snorted, "Today, when she went out with her brother, I specially reminded her to take good care of him, and what happened?"
"She threw a tantrum and wouldn’t even catch a sparrow for him. Isn’t that rebellious?"
"I’m telling you, regarding household matters, especially how to discipline the children, I’m in charge!"
"You just focus on working and making money!"
Mrs. Xiao Li was very assertive.
More assertive than ever before.
Yuan Zhaodi sighed again and said, "If you keep this up, father and mother might make trouble with you. What will you do then?"
"We’ve already divided the family!"
"Father also said yesterday that from now on, he won’t interfere in our family matters!"
"In any case, matters at home are all under my control!"
Hearing Yuan Zhaodi bringing up Old Yuan and Mrs. Zeng, Mrs. Xiao Li was even more displeased.
"Mom, I want my sister to catch sparrows!"
Yuan Shouhu seized the opportunity to speak as soon as he saw his father and mother stop talking.
"Alright, I’ll have your sister catch sparrows for you, and we’ll eat sparrows for lunch!"
Facing her son, Mrs. Xiao Li’s demeanor was as gentle as a spring breeze.