Chapter 1239

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Protagonist:

Li Xiulan

"This is indeed a problem. Then what about your parents, Eldest Sister-in-law? Can they spare someone to come help out?"

Actually, Wang Xiaohua knew the situation with Du Xiaojuan's parents, but he still asked like this.

Because he wanted Du Xiaojuan to realize that both families' parents actually have this or that kind of fault, so one cannot solely blame anyone, just like between her and Wang Dashan — both sides actually have problems.

If a marriage has problems, it is absolutely impossible for it to be one person's fault; both sides definitely have some problems to a greater or lesser extent, it is just a matter of whose problems are more serious.

"Not afraid to tell you the truth, I have already cut off relations with my parents. Their preference for sons over daughters is too severe; they continuously exploited me to subsidize my good-for-nothing younger brother, so I was directly pushed away by them. I don't know how long it has been since we had contact. Even the matter of me giving birth, I didn't tell them."

When Du Xiaojuan said these words, it was light and dismissive.

This very much reflects her personality.

An ordinary woman encountering such parents, how could she be as decisive as her?

And her decisiveness is also double-edged; this decisiveness placed in doing business lets her thrive like a fish in water, but placed in her marriage, it carries thorns, making Wang Dashan often feel uncomfortable when interacting with her.

"It seems looking after the child is indeed a difficult problem. Currently you and Eldest Brother taking turns looking after them for a week each is already the optimal solution so far."

Wang Xiaohua remarked with a sigh.

This problem counts as unsolvable.

So Du Xiaojuan also didn't want to discuss it further, only saying:

"We've digressed. Let's go back to talking about your Eldest Brother's matter. He is now using leverage to speculate on property; how should this be resolved? If not resolved well, what will we do if it blows up in the future?"

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"Actually the best solution is to make my Eldest Brother willingly come back to be a family cook, let him raise the children full-time, and then you, Eldest Sister-in-law, go to work."

Du Xiaojuan shook her head and laughed:

"How is that possible? Your Eldest Brother, that stubborn donkey, to tell the truth he matches your father, he values face above all else. To make him come back to be a family cook — unless the sun rises from the west!"

Wang Xiaohua suddenly asked:

"Has Eldest Brother ever cooked for you?"

Du Xiaojuan answered truthfully:

"He has cooked rice."

But she was even more puzzled: "Why ask this?"

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"Eldest Sister-in-law, my meaning is: although it's said the landscape is easy to change but nature is hard to alter, people actually do change, changing with the passage of time and changes in environment, just like Eldest Brother didn't cook before but now occasionally cooks for you. So saying you want my Eldest Brother to be a family cook, this matter is also not absolutely impossible; it just depends on how you communicate with him, how you discuss it with him."

Du Xiaojuan was even more puzzled:

"Xiao Hua, why are you bringing up these old stories?"

Wang Xiaohua said:

"Eldest Sister-in-law, my meaning is, although it's said that rivers and mountains are easy to change but one's nature is hard to alter, in fact people do change, they change with the passage of time, with changes in environment, just like Big Brother didn't cook before, but now he'll occasionally make you a meal, so to say wanting my Big Brother to become a Family Cook, This Matter is also not Absolutely Impossible, it just depends on how you Communicate with him, how you discuss it with him."

Du Xiaojuan listened to these words, half-believing half-doubting, thought carefully, and felt it was indeed that kind of principle.

Wang Xiaohua said again:

"Of course, Eldest Sister-in-law, your way of communicating with Eldest Brother must change. If it remains like now, condescending, accusatory communication, then never mind my Eldest Brother — any person would probably have a rebellious psychology. After all, people are like this; they all like hearing nice words and dislike hearing thorny words."

Du Xiaojuan slowly nodded, couldn't help but speak:

"I admit that in communication, I indeed had some problems."

Wang Xiaohua at this time said again:

"Tonight I and Eldest Brother will continue eating here. After finishing dinner we'll go back to Shanggou Village. As for dinner, let Eldest Brother cook it. Once it's done, no matter if it tastes good or not, you just keep praising him. If his attitude shows some change, that shows making him raise children full-time and be a family cook isn't impossible either. If his attitude doesn't change much, then we'll think of another solution."

"But, that 5 million he invested..."

Du Xiaojuan was still tangled up over this matter.

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"Eldest Sister-in-law, aren't you afraid he'll repeat past mistakes? As long as he raises children full-time and no longer contacts that circle, naturally similar things won't happen again. As for the money invested out, you yourself just said it — it's estimated it won't come back. Worrying is useless."

Du Xiaojuan sighed. Although in her heart she still had complaints about Wang Dashan, she still accepted Wang Xiaohua's suggestion:

"Alright, then let's do as you say."

After Wang Xiaohua and Du Xiaojuan finished discussing, they then went outside to find Wang Dashan.

At this time Wang Dashan was still outside smoking one cigarette after another.

Wang Xiaohua walked out smiling:

"Eldest Brother!"

Wang Dashan impatiently asked:

"What did you and Eldest Sister-in-law talk about? Talking so long, I've smoked half a pack!"

Wang Xiaohua smiled and said:

"Actually didn't say anything, just chatted idly with her for a while. Then she said your cooking skills are pretty good. I was very surprised — you didn't used to cook much, right? How did your cooking skills become so good? Then as we chatted, we decided to eat dinner here tonight, then go back to Shanggou Village."

Wang Dashan was stunned:

"Eat dinner then go back, won't it be too late?"

Wang Xiaohua then said:

"Won't. Eldest Brother, don't you have a car? We'll drive back ourselves. If road conditions are good, it's less than two hours' drive. Besides, the funeral is tomorrow. We'll make it completely in time. If Dad complains, I'll say my flight was delayed, then we got stuck in traffic."

Wang Dashan felt it was strange; in his heart there was an inexplicable feeling.

For a moment he didn't know what to say.

Wang Xiaohua said:

"Big Brother, let's go buy groceries now. I've never really tasted your cooking! You really are something, secretly practicing culinary arts without telling us! Are you afraid that when you return to your Hometown, you'll be the one who has to cook?"

Wang Dashan let out a dry laugh.

He indeed wasn't very willing to cook; when he returned to his Hometown, it was usually his mother who cooked for the whole family, and he just wanted to lie down and rest properly for a while.

"Alright then, tonight I'll let you have a taste of my culinary skills!"

Since Wang Xiaohua had put it this way, Wang Dashan could only agree.

He also asked:

"What do you want to eat? I'll cook for you tonight!"

Wang Xiaohua said:

"Just bring out whatever your specialty dishes are. I just want to taste your cooking!"

Wang Dashan said with a laugh:

"Alright then. Big Brother will make you a Braised Fish, then a Sweet and Sour Spare Ribs, and additionally stir-fry some Greens! Oh right, I've got a real knack for steamed egg custard — I can make it extremely tender and completely free of air bubbles. I'll make you one!"

Wang Xiaohua said:

"Sounds good. You put it like that, and I'm really looking forward to tasting it!"