CHAPTER 300: CHAPTER 295: PHOENIX MAN

"You’re already taking her side before we’ve even started talking." Granny Liu sounded a little jealous.

"Mom, isn’t this all for your sake? Just think about it, if there were any mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts, wouldn’t I be the one who’s heartbroken in the middle? If I’m heartbroken, wouldn’t you be worried too?" Ye Qiu persuaded gently and patiently.

"Look at those on TV with mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts, who isn’t worried and looks down and out all day long? When that happens, how can I still focus on work? I’d have to stick around you guys every day!"

"That makes some sense." Granny Liu felt there was some truth in that, mainly because she absolutely couldn’t let herself be the reason for affecting her son. But throughout history, hasn’t it always been the daughter-in-law serving the mother-in-law? How come it’s the mother-in-law accommodating the daughter-in-law when it comes to her?

"But your wife can’t be competing with me, right? After all, I am an elder!"

"Mom." Ye Qiu couldn’t help but laugh and cry, "I never said Mengmeng would compete with you. Look, she respects you so much that she’s saved up her pocket money to buy you so many things. She is the girl I, your son, like. As long as you don’t nitpick or make things difficult for her, that will be enough. In the future, Mengmeng and I will both take care of you together."

"You talk as if I’m a terrible mother-in-law." Liu Sanying muttered discontentedly.

"Who says you’re a terrible mother-in-law? Mengmeng was just telling me yesterday that you were able to raise me so well out here in the countryside, so in the future, if we have kids, we definitely want you to take care of them. You could just make them delicious food every day while Mengmeng and I will be in charge of their education, ensuring they’re healthy and smart."

Upon the mention of grandchildren, Granny Liu’s mood brightened instantly. When it came to child-rearing, no one could compete with her; in the entire village, whose children were raised better than hers? If she had a grandson in the future, she would definitely make sure he was plump and healthy.

Since the future daughter-in-law had already mentioned letting her take care of the future grandchild, all of Granny Liu’s dissatisfaction vanished at this moment. Although she was uneducated and did not understand any profound principles, she was aware that modern young people were reluctant to leave their children with the elderly. In her opinion, how could the young people of today know how to raise children? However, her daughter-in-law seemed quite smart. Now Granny Liu even started to fantasize about what her future grandson would look like.

"When did I agree to let my child be raised by your mother?" Zhang Meng pinched the soft flesh on Ye Qiu’s waist with one hand, speaking through gritted teeth in a hushed tone.

Ye Qiu covered the phone, smiling appeasingly: "Isn’t this a strategy? Don’t worry, when we have kids in the future, if you want to take care of them yourself, you can. I’ll handle my mom."

"That’s more like it, remember your words." Hearing what Ye Qiu had just said to his mother, Zhang Meng felt somewhat relieved. She was not some naive little girl, she had seen plenty of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts, but to solve such conflicts often relied on the husband of the family. With just a few words, Ye Qiu had pacified his mom, leaving Zhang Meng feeling hopeful about the future."

"Alright, my son, I’ll be waiting for you two to come back on the 27th. Be careful on your way, Ye Qiu and Mengmeng." Granny Liu joyfully instructed.

"Okay, Mom, we’ll keep in touch by phone."

"Mengmeng, are you really going to meet your mother-in-law so soon?" Li Xin asked incredulously.

"Yep, we’ve already booked the high-speed train tickets."

"I heard that Ye Qiu’s hometown is in D city, which is mountainous. His family doesn’t live in the mountains, do they?" Li Xin asked tentatively.

"That’s right. According to Ye Qiu, after getting off the high-speed train in the city, we’ll have to transfer to two different buses. His mom has already spoken to Uncle Li from their village to wait for us to take the bus to the town and then take Uncle Li’s tractor back."

"Oh my God! This is so troublesome!" Li Xin looked utterly horrified, but inside, she was secretly delighted; she longed for Ye Qiu’s family conditions to be as bad as possible!

"How did Uncle Zhang agree to let you and Ye Qiu go back?"

"I’m not sure how they discussed it, but it seems like my dad likes Ye Qiu a lot." Saying this, Zhang Meng’s face revealed a sweet smile.

Li Xin found the happy smile on her face somewhat blinding. It was just the luck of being born into a rich family with a wealthy dad, she thought; if her family had no money, she would see how good a life she could lead with Ye Qiu.

At the moment, however, she also somewhat reveled in schadenfreude. She had heard that women from those mountains are mostly uneducated and particularly biased towards sons over daughters. If Zhang Meng were to go there and get married, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts alone would be enough to make her miserable.

Sometimes, Li Xin felt her own mentality was especially twisted, but she just couldn’t stand seeing Zhang Meng thrive.

Zhang Meng’s father is a hospital director, while her own father is just an attending physician. Her family always told her to please Zhang Meng from a young age. It was clear that she was neither stupider nor uglier than her; it was just because of family conditions that she had to be seen as lesser. Why should it be so?

And it was the same with those men. Rich second-generation guys chased after Zhang Meng, while those who pursued her were boys from families with average conditions. People’s perspectives are so realistic. At least Zhang Meng herself is degenerate, choosing a Ye Qiu with extremely poor family conditions. No matter what, she would never be as silly as Zhang Meng in the future.

"But Mengmeng, with your beauty, your future mother-in-law will definitely like you." Li Xin complimented insincerely, as if it had become an instinct.

"Then I’ll take your propitious words." Zhang Meng laughed happily, the blessings from her good girlfriend seemed to have eased her nervousness!

"We’re here." After changing vehicles several times, even the robust Ye Qiu was tired, let alone the pampered Zhang Meng. But she still perked up, curiously looking at the surrounding scenery. Ye Village might be secluded, but its scenery was still quite exquisite; even in deep winter, the surrounding trees were verdant and lush.

"Uncle Li, thank you. You can take this bottle of wine back with you to drink."

"Oh, there’s no need for that, it was just on the way." Uncle Li repeatedly waved his hand.

"Please take it. With so many things, if it wasn’t for your help moving them in and out, we wouldn’t know what to do." Zhang Meng smiled gratefully.

Uncle Li’s smile grew even wider: "Since the young lady insists, then I’ll accept it. Just let me know whenever you’re heading back to town, and I’ll give you a ride."

"Alright, Old Li, the kids gave you the wine as a token of respect, just accept it. What now, do I still need to invite you to stay for a meal?" It turned out that Liu Sanying had heard the commotion and had come out of the kitchen.

"No, no, my wife has already prepared a meal waiting for me to come back." Uncle Li took the wine, started up his tractor, and left.

Zhang Meng stood there reservedly, looking at Granny Liu with a red face and greeted respectfully, "Hello, Auntie."

Ye Qiu had previously told Granny Liu that Zhang Meng grew up in the city, different from the children raised in the village, and had prepared herself mentally, thinking that the future daughter-in-law would be a delicate and precious girl. She didn’t expect that the future daughter-in-law not only did not disdain this old granny and the dilapidated house but also greeted her with great respect. Granny Liu instantly felt that this daughter-in-law might be not bad at all.