stingy landlady

Chapter 170 Qian Shi Returns to Her Parents' Home

Qian Shi and Wang Yifei took Xiao Quan and Xiao Yu back to their parents' homes! They bought a lot of gifts, mainly food, and the sister-in-law and brother's wife all went back to their respective parents' homes.

Only the elderly couple remained at home. There wasn't a trace of a smile on Mrs. Qian's face.

"You're back! Put your things down and go cook! Your sister-in-law and brother's wife have gone back to their parents' house! You'll have to cook for yourself while you're at your parents' house! My old arms and legs can't take care of your whole family!"

Wang Yifei sensed something was wrong with what was being said and quickly said:

“Father and Mother! No need to greet us! It’s the New Year! Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year, and we’ve come back to wish my parents-in-law a Happy New Year! It’s normal for my elder brother and younger brother to go back to my wife’s family home! It’s our fault for not arranging the time in advance!”

Ms. Qian exclaimed with a hint of grievance:

"Mother! Today is the second day of the Lunar New Year, so we're going back to our parents' home! My elder brother and sister-in-law, as well as my younger brother and sister-in-law, aren't home, so we can't complain! Aren't my eldest sister and the others coming back today either?"

Grandma Qian didn't look up, but kept fiddling with the clothes in her hands.

"Oh! They made plans with your older and younger brothers to come back together on the fourth or fifth day of the Lunar New Year! That way, everyone can have a good get-together!"

Qian immediately exclaimed:

"Mom! Why didn't you tell me?"

Old Mrs. Qian looked at Madam Qian and said unhappily:

"What are you yelling about? What are you shouting for? Why should I tell you? I just don't want to see you! Your little brother's butt still isn't fully healed! He keeps complaining of bone pain whenever it rains or is cloudy! I don't know how I could have been so heartless back then!"

When people see you, they'll probably think, "You're trying to do business with them again! You haven't made much money at all, and you're always thinking about it!"

Qian said in a low voice:

"Mom! I only started making boxed lunches because I saw my older brother and his family were making money! Now that they're making money, they've kicked me out!"

Old Mrs. Qian scolded:

"Did I tell you to use your evil intentions to harm your elder brother's shop? You yourself are wicked and want to take advantage of your elder brother's ill-gotten gains! And you expect others to treat you kindly?"

Your brother is disobedient too! I advised him so much back then, telling him not to get involved with your nonsense! How did it go? Did he do as I said?

He was flogged by the authorities, losing all face and reputation! He's now branded as a greedy man! You two have ruined your father's good name over the years!

Tell me, what have you gained? You still want to come back and cause trouble for your family! No way!

"Mom! Do you have to say these things during the New Year?"

Mother! Your daughter knows she was wrong! Besides, Sanlang also hit me, and I went home to apologize to my elder brother and sister-in-law! They didn't make things difficult for me during the New Year!

"Mom! Can't you be more understanding this once? I won't mention selling lunchboxes together again! Can't we still be a good family? Mom!"

The two children clung tightly to Wang Yifei's clothes, while Wang Yifei and Grandpa Qian listened quietly to the mother and children's explanation.

Old Mrs. Qian said with a stern face:

"Your elder brother and sister-in-law aren't pursuing this anymore, do you know why? I think you're just confused! Your elder brother and sister-in-law are only doing this because of Yifei's reputation! What does it have to do with you?"

"Go back to your parents' home and see who comes? Who's going to give you any face? How can you not tell right from wrong? Your in-laws want harmony to make money! If you go back to your parents' home, they're afraid you'll bring trouble! Wake up!"

"Mother! I'm just trying to get more money! If I really had money, would I abandon my family? Mother! Please understand me! Waaah!"

Mrs. Qian burst into tears. Old Mrs. Qian remained unmoved!

Wang Yiyun couldn't listen any longer, stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and said:

"Father! Mother! Our carriage shop is working overtime today! I have to go!"

After saying that, he pushed away the two children's hands, turned around, and strode out!

Grandma Qian sat on the kang and snorted coldly, still ignoring him! The two children saw their father leave and their mother cry, and they were at a loss for what to do!

After seeing Wang Yifei leave, Qian hurriedly called out from behind:

"Sanlang! Yifei, where are you going?"

Wang Yifei didn't even turn his head, ignoring the loud shouts from the person behind him, and instead quickened his pace!

Madam Qian glared hatefully at Old Madam Qian.

"Mother! Do we really have to say these things during the New Year? How will Yifei and the others come back in the future? What will he think of my family?"

Old Mrs. Qian said in a cryptic tone:

"Why are you going back to your parents' house? Are you going back to get scolded? With your brother's wife's fiery temper, if she knew you were coming back, she'd scratch your face all over!"

"Alright, alright! Stop wailing! Your father and I aren't dead yet!"

At this moment, Old Master Qian spoke up:

"Alright, alright! Stop talking! Daughter! Normally, when you go back to your parents' home for the New Year, you should at least have a meal! But look, your sister-in-law and the others aren't home, so your mother can't possibly cook for you!"

"Go home and cook for yourselves! Look how scared you two kids are! Go back! Come on, come on! Don't make your mother angry! She's so old! Sigh!"

Helpless, Ms. Qian slunk away with her two children back to her own home.

The house was empty; Wang Yifei wasn't home, and no one knew where he had gone. A chill ran through Qian's heart, and she burst into tears as soon as she got onto the kang (heated brick bed).

Xiaoquan is a little older, so hurry up and light the fire, put firewood in the stove to heat the kang (heated brick bed). In this freezing weather, if no one stays in the house for a few days, it gets unbearably cold!

Where did Wang Yifei go? He's been keeping a mistress for a long time, and he's off drinking and enjoying himself there!

My mistress has a lovely name: September! It's said she was born in September, which sounds nice and is easy to remember!

In September, while serving Wang Yifei wine, she said sweetly:

"Sanlang! I'm three months pregnant! When are you taking me home? When our child is born, it will be recognized as a member of the family! We can't let people call it a bastard!"

Wang Yifei only gave a vague answer:

"Hey! That wife at home is a tigress! The house is so small with only one kang (heated brick bed), how will you live if you go back? There's no wife to keep you in check here, and I can come to see you often!"

How comfortable!

"Master! Third Master! My Sanlang!"

September is a time for coquetry.

"That sounds nice! I love it when you call me that! Hehe!"

"Sanlang likes it, so I'll call him that every day from now on! It's just that our rent is due again! It's almost Chinese New Year, so they said they'd let us pay after the New Year!"

Sanlang, the rent each month adds up to quite a few copper coins! If we could save some, we could help our children! Third Master!

Upon hearing this, Wang Yifei's heart stirred! He had indeed been short of money lately, with one person at home, another outside, and another needing money for his studies!

The one outside is about to give birth, which will also cost money!

"Come on! I'll take you home right now! We can't stay in this house anymore. Yue Niang really understands me! Let's save the money for our child!"

The two immediately packed their things and headed straight for their hometown!

"Sanlang! Where are we going?"

In September, she secretly followed Wang Yifei to his house and learned where he lived in town. But this was clearly a trip to the countryside. September was also afraid that Wang Yifei would resell her to someone else!