Chapter 1711 - 1650: Group Favorite Trope Counterpart 80
Chapter 1711: Chapter 1650: Group Favorite Trope Counterpart 80
Zhang Xiaoyu’s voice continuously echoed in Anning’s ears.
"When the Second Brother first married Nana, it was all good, wasn’t it? He would always give her something delicious. And now, just a few years later, he’s disdaining her. Isn’t it because he’s tangled up with Bai Yumei? Is that why he looks down on Nana? What does he even see in Bai Yumei? Could it be just because she has a big chest? Turns out a hundred coins’ worth of affection can’t compare to four ounces of flesh up front."
"Cough, cough." Anning coughed several times.
The main reason was that as Zhang Xiaoyu said this, Xiao Yuan happened to pass by Anning and heard everything. He glanced at Anning as if assessing something.
Zhang Xiaoyu had no idea what was happening on Anning’s end: "What’s the matter? Why are you coughing? Are you feeling unwell? I’m telling you, don’t just work and work all the time. You need to rest when it’s time to rest. You can’t earn all the money in the world. Even with what’s going on with Nana, I’ve come to terms with it. You tell me, what are us women fighting tooth and nail for? It’s just like us three sisters-in-law, each capable of anything, but our families rely on us women to support them. Yet for all our hard work, what do we get in return? Nana was looked down on as a fool and divorced. Over here, your elder brother keeps saying I’m not good-looking and don’t dress up. What about you? You look good, dress well, but do you know what people say behind your back? They say you’re formidable and question what methods you used to achieve such a business. Some even say you probably slept your way up. Many people are saying behind your back that Third’s head is green with jealousy."
Anning was so scared she quickly covered the mouthpiece and turned to glance at Xiao Yuan, who was not far away.
She signaled Xiao Yuan to move farther away, but Xiao Yuan refused to budge.
Anning had no choice but to lower her voice and speak to Zhang Xiaoyu: "Elder sister-in-law, I have something to do now. I’ll call you tonight, and we can talk in detail."
"Alright, remember to call tonight." Zhang Xiaoyu seemed to have more to share and reminded Anning specifically: "Next time we have time, let’s go to the Provincial City to buy clothes together. You have a good eye, help me pick out some nice ones. I need to dress up too, so my heartless husband doesn’t scorn me in the future."
"Of course, of course."
Anning answered with a smile.
Hanging up the phone, she smiled at Xiao Yuan: "The elder sister-in-law really is frank and outspoken, huh."
"Spend less time with your elder sister-in-law in the future," Xiao Yuan glared at Anning, "so you don’t pick up bad habits. Just listen to what she says—pure toxic advice."
Anning chuckled dryly: "I don’t take her words to heart. I’m just going along with it. After all, she’s the elder sister-in-law."
Saying that, she quickly ran upstairs: "I’ll go check if the kids are awake."
It wasn’t until evening that Anning quietly called Zhang Xiaoyu: "Elder sister-in-law, I found out that Second Brother really has been hot and heavy with Bai Yumei these past few days. It looks like they’re going to get married."
Zhang Xiaoyu pursed her lips: "See, I told you so."
Anning continued: "Gao Nana also has a match lined up on her side. It seems the Gao family was setting her up with someone even before the divorce. Do you know who it is?"
"Whose family?"
Zhang Xiaoyu quickly asked.
Anning smiled: "It’s Bai Yumei’s brother."
"Oh my goodness." Zhang Xiaoyu was truly shocked: "This is... this is too messed up, isn’t it? Would the Bai family agree to this? If this really happens, how is the Second Brother supposed to hold his head high?"
This situation is indeed quite awkward.
Anning even felt a bit ashamed to talk about it.
"Bai Yumei’s brother has some hearing issues." She explained carefully to Zhang Xiaoyu: "Because of that, he couldn’t find a wife. Years ago, the Bai family wanted Bai Yumei to marry her brother in exchange, but Bai Yumei, being astute, refused and ran away from home. Somehow, she got involved with someone from the Liu family, got pregnant after being together for a while. The Bai family had no choice but to agree, and that’s how Bai Yumei ended up marrying into Xiaxi Village. Meanwhile, her brother has stayed single until now."
Zhang Xiaoyu was too stunned to speak.
After a long pause, she stuttered: "You, you don’t think the Gao family did this on purpose, do you?"
Anning nodded: "I feel like it seems intentional."
Other than Gao Nana, the rest of the Gao family are quite shrewd, and they have explosive tempers. They’re the type that, when pushed to the limit, would drag you down with them: "The Bai family is actually quite well-off. The Bai family elders are honest and capable, and Bai Yucong is also diligent. Most importantly, he has a good mind for things. He’s currently doing carpentry for a renovation team and earns quite a bit. Gao Nana herself isn’t very bright and being divorced, it’s hard to find a good match. The Gao family might think that Bai Yucong has issues and is older, so he wouldn’t be picky about Gao Nana, plus they might be doing it just to vent their anger."
Zhang Xiaoyu continued nodding: "Mm, mm, now that you say it, I think that’s exactly it. Imagine the Second Brother having to call his ex-wife ’sister-in-law.’ What a scene that would be. How will Bai Yumei ever go back to her family?"
Thinking about this scenario, Anning couldn’t help but chuckle: "Who cares, if they’re happy with it, it’s none of our business."
"We’re far away, so it doesn’t matter much. But you’re close by, so be careful in the future."
Zhang Xiaoyu cautioned once more: "Alright, I won’t keep you any longer. I’ll share this with your elder brother, let him have a laugh too."
Once Zhang Xiaoyu hung up, Anning cheerfully returned to the room.
Xiao Yuan had already coaxed the two kids to sleep. Seeing Anning come in, he patted the place beside him, and Anning quickly lay down.
"Finished talking?"
Xiao Yuan hugged Anning and asked softly.
Anning murmured: "All done. You know, the way this is all unfolding, I feel embarrassed for them even just thinking about it. How are they going to handle things moving forward? By the way, we should visit less often."
Xiao Yuan replied with an acknowledgment.
He pondered for a moment: "What do you think about sending my parents away?"
Anning was stunned for a moment, then quickly nodded: "Okay."
The two of them really did act swiftly.
The next day Xiao Yuan went back to town and headed straight home to see Xiao Daguang and his wife.
Right in front of the elder couple, Xiao Yuan spoke directly: "Dad, Mom, do you know about Second Brother’s situation? He’s about to marry Bai Yumei, and on the other side, Gao Nana is also set up and the man is Bai Yucong."
Xiao Daguang and his wife had been preoccupied with taking care of Size and were completely unaware.
Upon hearing these words, Zhong Liumei couldn’t believe it.
Xiao Yuan said seriously: "What I’m saying is true. If you don’t believe me, you can find out for yourselves."
Zhong Liumei immediately started crying.
"Oh heavens, how can anyone live like this? No, I can’t accept it, no way."
Xiao Daguang also shook his head continuously: "This won’t do, how can this be, how will Second Brother live like this."
Xiao Yuan sneered: "Do you think you can stop him? You couldn’t stop the divorce, you definitely can’t stop him from remarrying."
Xiao Daguang rubbed his face: "How will we go about in the future, this really makes life difficult, my reputation is completely tarnished."
Xiao Yuan waited for a moment before saying: "I’m back to talk about this. It’s not just you who are embarrassed, I’m embarrassed too. I’ve thought about it and planned to send you to the city. I have a house there near First Middle School, and there’s even a shop. You can take Size and go directly. Both of you are only in your fifties, still in good health, perfectly capable of managing. At that point, with the shop running, Mom can take care of Size, and Dad, you could start a small grocery or breakfast stall. This way, you’ll have some extra money and can support Size. Plus, out of sight, out of mind. If the Second Brother causes trouble, you won’t see it and won’t feel the embarrassment."
In the past, Xiao Daguang and Zhong Liumei wouldn’t have been willing to go.
They had lived in the town for most of their lives, and now that the children were settled, they wouldn’t agree to leave their hometown.
But now they felt like they had no other choice.
Thinking about their future days made them feel like they couldn’t go on.
Xiao Daguang thought for a moment: "Does Anning know about this?"
He was actually quite wary of Anning.
Xiao Yuan nodded: "Anning knows, she was the one who suggested it. Don’t worry, I’ve got everything sorted out over there. Plus, your eldest brother and sister-in-law are in the city, so if you ever need help, there’s a hand to lend."
That made sense.
Having their own son in the city was a comfort.
Without waiting for Xiao Daguang to make a decision, Zhong Liumei immediately agreed: "We’ll go, we’ll go, let’s pack up right now."