Chapter 1589: Teaching His Wife Behind Her Back

Xiao Fu saw Chuxue coming out of Chunxiao's room and knew Chunxiao had likely been disciplined by the second daughter, though he said nothing.

First, because the sons-in-law were present; second, he felt Chunxiao was indeed unreliable, and if she wasn't reined in soon, the house would barely hold her, so he was quite pleased with the outcome.

Xiao Mu happened to come out of the room just then and dragged the person back into their own room.

Xiao Fu slapped her hand away: "Dinner is about to be served; whatever it is, we can talk later. With both sons-in-law here, what kind of scene is this pulling and tugging?"

Xiao Mu glared at him: "I'm telling you something serious; what nonsense are you spouting?"

Xiao Fu glanced toward the courtyard gate: "Can't we talk after dinner?"

Xiao Mu 'Hmph'-ed: "I was just thinking you have to go to work this afternoon. You heard what was said in the main hall. I did indeed tell that woman Jiang Suqing that I would send Dujiao off with great fanfare, it's just..."

Seeing her like this, Xiao Fu cut in: "It's just that you didn't actually want to pay that money and planned to calculate on the two daughters to fill the gap. You didn't expect Chuxue to break the pattern entirely, so you had no choice but to accept it."

Xiao Mu suddenly looked up: "You..."

"Laimei, I think you're falling back into your old habits. Although one daughter currently has a job and the other married well, have you considered them at all by doing this?"

Seeing her stay silent, he continued: "Our life now may not be as good as the best, but it's certainly better than the worst. There's really no need to drag the daughters into our affairs, making it hard for them to hold their heads up in their in-laws' homes. Don't you agree?"

As for Dujiao's grand wedding, I truly have not the slightest objection. After all, if not for your two brothers protecting you back then, you might not have survived until the time you were separated.

Dujiao is a good child. With her nature, given your thoughtfulness for her today, she will surely be even more filial to you in the future. We have gained an extra daughter; you should just be secretly happy.

Although Chuxue didn't do things the way you expected, you didn't actually lose out. Moreover, what she did today benefited only Dujiao and you, and she even put in a sewing machine ticket.

Chuxue is such a good child; what else are you dissatisfied with? If you keep acting up, people will grow cold-hearted. By then, even if you regret it, Chuxiao will probably be too lazy to even acknowledge you."

Xiao Mu wanted to argue a few more points, but then she heard Xiao Fu say: "I've said what needed to be said; think carefully about whether this makes sense."

Xiao Mu coughed lightly: "I understand. I was indeed mistaken, but I never thought she would directly buy such a big-ticket item."

Xiao Fu glanced at her sideways: "She did it for whom? Be content."

Just then, the eldest son-in-law's voice came from outside the door: "Mom, Dad, dinner is ready."

Xiao Fu replied: "Coming right away."

After the meal, Xiao Fu watched as Xiao Mu handed the money for the sewing machine to Chuxue, not a penny less, before she left.

When Chuxue pulled Dujiao back into her room to count the items, she said: "I prepared a woolen coat and a Mao Jin blanket as a wedding gift for you; I'll bring them next time I come back."

Dujiao's eyes immediately turned red: "Second Cousin, thank you."

She knew Chuxue's nature; even if she refused, she would have to accept the items in the end. Since it was the Second Cousin's sincere gesture, she might as well accept it cheerfully and repay her properly when the opportunity arose.

Chuxue handed her a handkerchief: "You are someone I intend to protect. In the future, whatever happens, do not hide it from me."

Hearing these words, Dujiao was even more moved and reached out to embrace Chuxue: "Second Cousin, it's so good to have you all."

Dear readers, just one chapter tonight, good night. Wishing everyone a Happy New Year again.