Fortunately, after suffering a loss last time, the old Liang couple did not make a fuss this time.
However, the people of the old Liang family did not think well of their daughter, Liang Xiu, who was now living a better life, nor did they show any kindness.
Although they didn't say many unpleasant words, they kept a cold face throughout, and didn't even offer a cup of hot water.
Liang Xiu could also accept this.
If it were in the past, she might have been sad, but after being sad too many times, she no longer cared.
She had only returned to Nanling Village to see her parents. If others found out she hadn't, they would gossip.
Today, she returned with generous gifts and met many people on the way. Even if her parents and siblings had any dissatisfaction later, others would not believe she was unfilial.
Liang Xiu had come to terms with these things, so the treatment at her parents' home was no longer important, nor was her parents' cold reception.
The couple, with their two children, only sat for a short while.
"Xiu'er, there are other matters at home, let's go back first. We shouldn't disturb your parents-in-law's meal." Su Lao San's words were indeed a bit unpleasant.
The old Liang couple, hearing their son-in-law's veiled words, understood what Su Lao San meant.
But they were indeed giving their daughter and son-in-law the cold shoulder.
The gifts they brought looked exquisite and plentiful, but in reality, they were all flashy and impractical.
It would have been better to give money directly.
Their son didn't earn much, their daughter-in-law was always causing trouble, and their grandson was getting older without even finding a wife.
If their daughter and son-in-law, who were doing well, could provide some financial assistance, all their problems would be solved.
But these two were pretending to be foolish and saying nothing of substance.
The old couple's eyes itched when they saw the clothes on Su Xiao Tian.
To dress a little girl in such fine clothes, these two were becoming more and more extravagant.
These good things, if given to their own family, would have been so presentable when talking about their grandson's wife!
And Liang Xiu, why was she wearing such fine clothes?
She only thought of herself and didn't consider how her parents' family was faring.
Liang Xiu was unaware of the complex thoughts going through the old couple's minds. She looked at her husband, then at her two children.
Following Su Lao San's suggestion, Liang Xiu stood up without hesitation, saying indifferently, "Dad, Mom, we'll be leaving now. We've come back after a long time, and we have many things to do, so we won't disturb you!"
In any case, the purpose of this visit was to silence gossip, and now that it was achieved, it was time to leave.
Not to mention that they weren't prepared to host them for a meal, even if they were, it would have been a restless affair.
The old Liang couple had intended to make them wait for a while, and then use a softer approach.
Who knew that after only being there for ten minutes, they were getting up to leave, which was infuriating!
"You heartless girl, how can you be so cold-hearted? How long has it been since you last visited? Why are you leaving after just two minutes? Are you afraid I'll take advantage of you or something?" Old Mrs. Liang couldn't stand it any longer.
Liang Xiu smiled and said, "Dad, Mom, aren't you afraid that our family will take advantage of you? You haven't even given us a cup of water since we arrived. It seems even the firewood from the mountain has become valuable these past two years."
The old couple was surprised that Liang Xiu could say such impolite words, and was momentarily speechless, not knowing what to say.
Seizing the opportunity while they were stunned, Liang Xiu simply left with her husband and children.
By the time the old couple reacted, Liang Xiu, Su Lao San, and the others had already walked out of the door.
They didn't know who they were talking to outside the door.
"This unfilial daughter has really angered me!" Old Mr. Liang said indignantly.
His original plan had been disrupted, so how could he not be angry?
"Everyone says daughters are unreliable. Look at this ungrateful girl, she's indeed unreliable!" Old Mrs. Liang also cursed, "If I had known, it would have been better to just drown her in the chamber pot when she was born." Su Dan Novel Network.
Outside the door, Su Lao San, Liang Xiu, and the others were unaware that the two people inside were cursing them.
Of course, even if they knew, they wouldn't have cared.
After chatting with the villagers outside the door and expressing their intention to visit their parents, the family walked briskly towards the outskirts of the village.
People chatting idly outside were still discussing how fortunate Liang Xiu was. When she married, the Su family was so poor, but now they had become prosperous.
There was envy and jealousy, but everyone had the same thought: the old Liang couple must be fools.
Otherwise, why wouldn't they treat such a wealthy daughter and son-in-law well?
Didn't you see them arrive with bags and packages, and leave empty-handed?
Su Xiao Tian's family walked home against the cold wind, feeling quite happy along the way.
Liang Xiu even mentioned how Su Xiao Tian insisted on bringing the big stone home back then.
Su Xiao Tian just smiled and said nothing. If she remembered correctly, that big stone was a high-quality jade. In a few years, when the price of jade rose, selling it would bring a significant profit.
On the way, they also encountered Tian Xiao He's family.
Tian Xiao He's family was not dressed very well, and their clothes even had patches.
When Tian Xiao He saw Liang Xiu and the others, she not only didn't greet them but also snorted in dissatisfaction.
The Su family naturally had no intention of being overly friendly. They also didn't greet them and walked past.
Watching the group walk away, Tian Xiao He said hatefully, "Tomorrow I'll find that brat Xiao Cao. I must have that necklace!"
A necklace was much heavier than a pair of earrings.
She had also seen the earrings, which were very small and wouldn't be worth much even if she got them.
"Xiao He, why don't we just forget it? We'll earn money, and I'll buy you a gold necklace in the future."
Su Ping An looked at the departing Su family and suddenly felt that he should maintain a good relationship with this family and not continue to antagonize them.
Didn't you see that those who had good relationships with them in the village were living better and better lives?
However, Tian Xiao He had no such thoughts at all.
"Buy? Do you have money?" Tian Xiao He said disdainfully.
Su Ping An was speechless.
But he thought, why did his parents suddenly change Su Xiao Cao's name, even changing her surname?
It was clearly to let everyone know that Su Xiao Cao had found her birth mother and was no longer a daughter of the Su family. This was to guard against them.
They didn't want them to continue taking advantage of Su Xiao Cao.
"You useless person, aren't we getting those things for free? Is earning money that easy? Your father and mother are also unwilling to give us money now. When will I earn enough to buy a gold necklace?"
"That's a gold chain, not a dog chain. With your abilities, I'm afraid I'll never be able to afford it in this lifetime."