Chapter 533: Chapter 533: Uncontainable Joy Chapter 533: Chapter 533: Uncontainable Joy Remembering all this, Old Lady Mo was very angry. They don’t even think about who fed them as they grew up. Now that they’ve made some money, they’ve gone and forgotten their ancestors. They’re truly a bunch of cunning people who can never be trusted.
Only her obedient grandson was considerate towards this grandmother of his.
Just recently, he even had someone bring back two pounds of pork from the Academy, saying it was to show filial respect to his grandmother.
Old Lady Mo’s heart was filled with sweetness. Indeed, her affection for her grandson was not in vain.
However, Old Lady Mo had forgotten that the silver Mo Hengjian used to buy the pork was also given by her.
Madam Ruan’s eyes twinkled as she came up with another malicious plan. She shifted closer to Old Lady Mo, “Mother-in-law, do you want to get even with them?”
Upon hearing this, Old Lady Mo’s eyes lit up, “Of course I do. How could I not? I dream of it.”
In her heart, Madam Xie and her daughters were nothing but lowly women. No matter how much wealth they had, she still looked down upon them. She believed that they, being unworthy, did not deserve a good life. A good life should be reserved for her grandson—Mo Hengjian.
Madam Ruan whispered a few words into Old Lady Mo’s ear.
After listening, Old Lady Mo’s face couldn’t hide her joy, “Excellent, wonderful indeed.”
“Should we carry out this plan after we’re done selling the watermelons?” Madam Ruan asked as she sat up.
“Yes, let’s settle on that,” Old Lady Mo’s face beamed with delight, willing to do anything as long as she could seize their family’s wealth.
With her schemes succeeding, Madam Ruan also revealed a hint of a smile. She knew that even if Old Lady Mo took all of Madam Xie’s family wealth, ultimately her son would benefit the most. Otherwise, she wouldn’t bother taking such pains to devise plans for her.
“Mother-in-law, we must keep this matter a secret.”
“Rest assured, I know what’s at stake.”
The Xie family’s wealth was something she had long coveted. Why would she easily let it slip? She was not foolish.
“That’s good!”
Madam Ruan, after finishing her watermelon, stood up with the rind in hand and walked out.
These days were comfortable for her. She didn’t need to cook the midday meal or do any household chores—Madam Xie would come over to the Mo family after bringing watermelons to cook a meal before leaving.
Of course, the entire process was supervised by Old Lady Mo.
Then, Old Lady Mo also left.
As soon as their figures disappeared,
a shadow emerged from the dark corner of the main hall.
This person was Mo Xiaoqiang. He had heard every single word they said, including the few Madam Ruan had muttered into Old Lady Mo’s ear.
Even though Madam Ruan had whispered, her voice, though soft, had been caught by him without missing a word.
Mo Xiaoqiang now had many grievances against Old Lady Mo.
He resented her for favoring the second branch of the family and favoring Mo Hengjian, her grandson. He couldn’t bear the thought of having to support this nephew for a lifetime because he had no sons of his own. The very idea filled him with anger, and he despised her even more for breaking up his marriage with Madam Xie, leaving him all alone.
Mo Xiaoqiang had always wanted to reconcile with Madam Xie.
So, seizing the opportunity, Mo Xiaoqiang made a trip to the Xie Residence.
Madam Xie was sitting on a stool in the courtyard, needle and thread in hand, busy with her embroidery.
“Wife, wife,” Mo Xiaoqiang came in hurriedly with a look of urgency on his face.
Madam Xie’s expression darkened immediately upon seeing him.
Mo Xiaoqiang didn’t care, he had gotten used to this reaction from Madam Xie. He quickly walked up to her, “Wife, don’t send watermelons to our place anymore.”
Madam Xie said irritably, “Then you tell your mother. She’s the one pressuring me every day; what can I do?”
Madam Xie was troubled, with Old Lady Mo forcing her to send watermelons daily to the Mo family and also do their household chores. Continuing like this was no solution. Xuexue, being so smart, would sooner or later see through it all.