Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 84 - 84 84 Idea

?Chapter 84: Chapter 84 Idea Chapter 84: Chapter 84 Idea Fang Jianping said sheepishly, “That can’t be the case for everyone. Everyone has a human heart. If we treat others well, they can’t all be ungrateful!” He was still clinging to a hope.

Yang Mei was infuriated by his lack of competitiveness.

“Fine, Fang Jianping, well done! You might as well go live with your nephew in the future! I want to divorce you, so I don’t end up miserable in my old age and have nowhere to cry when the time comes.” She too was influenced by the powerful story of her sister Bai Xiao.

The power of example is significant.

Fang Jianping was startled, “Woman, why bring up divorce all of a sudden? This is creating trouble out of nothing.” Even if his wife hadn’t borne a son, and the old lady nagged at him constantly, Fang Jianping had never thought about not wanting his wife. He was a good man, just too soft-hearted and still influenced by the society’s preference for males over females, but he truly had no other faults.

It wasn’t just Jianping’s problem; it was common in that era. Not having a son was considered a sin in most families.

Many people were desperate for a son, influenced heavily by the societal environment.

Yang Mei, touching her tears, said, “Girl, your sister is a formidable person. Knowing that marrying into such a family, she would never be successful, she dared everything for her two daughters. Your brother-in-law is decisive and knows right from wrong, so your sister is blessed. Aunt Yang Mei has lived her life this way, but I don’t want to suffer when I get old, so I’m sorry to make you laugh.”

Bai Xiao handed a towel to Aunt Yang Mei, which Yang Mei had just used to wipe the water off her body.

Fang Jianping wanted to beg for mercy; seeing his wife cry like this was heartbreaking. All his life, he never knew just how much she had suffered from her own parents and siblings because they had no son. Not to mention the benefits he had given his elder brother over the years. They had earned money over the years, but the couple still lived hand to mouth, all because the family’s money was all spent on Xiaoshan.

Even dowries for their three daughters were begrudgingly given, simply because the old lady considered them a financial loss, feeling it was better to save the money for Xiaoshan’s future wife.

Remembering this, Fang Jianping felt ashamed, but deciding against years of decisions now was also challenging. If you don’t invest feelings, you don’t know pain, but once you do, you expect some return, so for Fang Jianping to pull back now was really not feasible.

Bai Xiao knew this and tried to mediate calmly between Yang Mei and Fang Jianping, “Aunt, Uncle! Don’t make decisions in anger over this. It really isn’t worth it to divorce over this. I see Uncle as a man of deep loyalty and responsibility, not the kind who avoids his duties. So, Aunt, you shouldn’t just decide on a divorce out of anger, giving others an advantage.” She didn’t come here to encourage a divorce; that was not her original intention.

Aunt Yang Mei, being such a good person, should not have to face such a tragic end, which would only benefit Xiaoshan, allowing him to likely inherit property even faster without Aunt Yang Mei around.

Fang Jianping quickly said, “Exactly! Exactly! Girl, you’re right, please persuade your Aunt. We’re too old to be airing our divorce, making a laughingstock of ourselves. It’s not like there’s no solution, maybe Xiaoshan isn’t such a person.” He still held onto a hope.

Bai Xiao shook her head; hearing this, Yang Mei felt even more choked up inside, “Let me tell you, Fang Jianping, either from now on you sever ties with your nephew and not give him a dime or else we’re getting a divorce. I’d rather be on my own and spare myself the heartache.”

Fang Jianping was both angry and anxious today; they were at loggerheads.

Bai Xiao stood up, “Aunt, Uncle, listen to me, don’t make a fuss about this. A divorce really isn’t worth it, and if our sisters find out, wouldn’t they be heartbroken too? Aunt, don’t be angry, this doesn’t need to lead to a divorce.”

Yang Mei and Fang Jianping both were stunned, “What do you mean?” Both were somewhat confused.

With a smile, Bai Xiao suggested, “Uncle, Aunt, isn’t your concern just whether your nephew will take care of you in the future, whether he will treat you well and provide for you in old age? That’s an easy problem to solve.”

“How can we solve that?”

The coupled still hadn’t figured it out.

“That’s easy, let’s just test it out,” Bai Xiao had already thought it through.

Yang Mei and Fang Jianping were startled, “Try it out? How do we test it?”

“Uncle, your business might be delayed a bit, but if you’re willing, I can give you an idea to try. You can see if your nephew is really after your money or if he’s truly devoted to you two.”

Yang Mei clapped her hands in agreement, “Alright, girl, Auntie will listen to you.”

Fang Jianping nodded, saying he didn’t want to find out if his nephew was after his money or if he would genuinely care for them in their old age; that would be false. Anyone would feel uncertain if it wasn’t their own child. If there was a chance to test what his nephew really thought, Fang Jianping was willing.

Bai Xiao nodded, pleased with the agreement.

“So, uncle and auntie………”

She whispered with the two of them.

Yang Mei and Fang Jianping also nodded frequently, acknowledging that it was indeed a good plan.

The honesty of a person can be tested and known.

Yang Mei and Fang Jianping were extremely grateful to Bai Xiao. This young girl, a stranger they met by chance, was willing to help them find solutions and offer advice. They could tell from her words and actions that she had their best interests at heart—they were not clueless and definitely appreciated her kind-heartedness.

Otherwise, who would involve themselves in such matters and not stay far away from trouble, risks of being criticized included?!

Who wouldn’t avoid trouble as much as possible?

Over the years, the neighbors knew about their family’s issues; the most they did was make a joke now and then. No one would ever talk to them openly and earnestly about this matter.

People don’t even notice their own pain, much less advise them to endure for peace and harmony at home.

But who knew how anxious this couple was when they couldn’t sleep at night, worried about if they could rely on this nephew when they got old.

Bai Xiao said with a smile, “Alright then. As long as you follow this approach, you’ll know once you try. Once the results are out, won’t you have a better idea of what to do? So, this situation is not so impossible to handle.”

Yang Mei slapped her thigh, “Good girl, what a great idea. Auntie really needs to thank you. You’re truly our family’s benefactor.”

Fang Jianping also thanked her profusely.

Bai Xiao waved her hand, touched her pants—which were already half-dry—and noticing it was getting late and that she needed to change her pants before leaving.

Yang Mei and Fang Jianping packed several cans of canned food, rice cake sticks, and steamed sponge cake, insisting that Bai Xiao take them all, and refusing to let her leave without them.

Bai Xiao had no choice but to take them, and Fang Jianping even specifically rode his bicycle to send Bai Xiao to the bus station, asking her to visit them again when she was in town.

Bai Xiao waved her hand and left.