Daily Life in the 70s
Chapter 92: Making a Move

Chapter 92: Chapter 92: Making a Move

Chapter 92 The Move

Shen Yixiang’s eyes looked like they were about to pop out as she scrutinized Shen Yiyue’s face repeatedly. Then, noticing the surprised expressions of others regarding their appearances at the moment, her own face grew displeased.

Pointing at Yang PeiMin, she asked Shen Yiyue, "Did she do this?"

Shen Yiyue was delighted and looked at Shen Yixiang as if seeking approval, "How is it? Looks good, right? My sister-in-law’s skills are truly beyond criticism."

There wasn’t much to do in the afternoon. Chen Guizhi had organized the girls in the house to mend clothes, make shoes, and do other miscellaneous needlework. Shen Yiguang was soon returning to the army, and all these items were being prepared for him. Chen Guizhi alone had made him twenty pairs of shoes since they wore out quickly due to regular training.

Shen Yidong was also sitting on the kang, helping to pick out beans. At this moment, she looked at Shen Yiyue’s face with disbelief. Her sister’s face did not have that bright red monkey-butt look some paint on their cheeks; she couldn’t discern any trace of makeup, yet somehow, she looked prettier, especially when standing next to Shen Yixiang.

"How was this done?" She couldn’t help herself and leaned over hastily to ask.

Shen Yixiang sensed Shen Yidong’s eager tone and felt annoyed once again.

She quickly thought of something crucial and asked Yang PeiMin coldly, "Sister-in-law, where did you get the makeup from? It must have been really expensive. How can my brother’s small salary sustain your extravagance?"

Shen Yidong nodded and settled back down, echoing with a tone of agreement, "Right, exactly. Tell us, how much money was spent?"

Yang PeiMin couldn’t help but laugh, "What my husband and I do is our own business. Fourth sister, you should just focus on managing your own husband."

Speaking of which, Shen Yiguang had not handed over his salary yet.

Shen Yidong sneered, "Sister-in-law, do you think I’m being too nosy?"

Yang PeiMin nodded, causing Shen Yidong’s face to darken even more.

"You can’t manage our affairs because you are married off, but what about our parents? They can still manage, can’t they? If you spend all of my brother’s money, what are our parents supposed to do? They can’t be old and not have any emergency funds, right?"

"Mother, isn’t that so?" Shen Yidong, accustomed to dragging Chen Guizhi into disputes whenever she lacked reason, stood her ground more firmly with her mother’s support.

Chen Guizhi looked at them with a headache, "We must listen to your brother on this matter. As long as he is doing well, that is the greatest filial piety to us. Your father and I can work; we’re not lacking food."

"Mother, you just spoil her. You’ll realize when she has squandered the family’s wealth."

"Fourth sister!" Yang PeiMin’s face became stern, "Ever since I came into this family, you have never stopped picking on my mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship or my marital relationship with Yiguang. What exactly are your intentions?"

"Do you dislike me, or can’t you stand to see us happy, intent on causing unrest until this household can find no peace?"

Chen Guizhi nodded and looked disapprovingly at Shen Yidong, "Yidong, you really need to change this habit of speaking without restraint."

Incensed, Shen Yidong was about to stand up and curse.

Yang PeiMin immediately cut her off, "Mom’s right, even if you don’t like me, sister, if there’s anything I’m not doing well enough, you can tell me in private. I’m not the kind of person who can’t take advice. But sister, when you talk and tear into people’s hearts like that, it really does hurt. Thankfully, Mom is understanding and didn’t take it to heart, otherwise Yiguang would be the death of me."

"In the future, when Yiguang has to leave home for the military, and we’re living apart, if our relationship gets any worse, he won’t just be troubled, he’ll also be gossiped about behind his back. Our family would fall apart, don’t you think?"

Chen Guizhi nodded repeatedly, patting her chest in agreement.

Shen Yidong was fuming at her mother’s reaction.

"Sister, there’s one more thing I want to tell you. I didn’t spend a dime of Yiguang’s money on these things. If you don’t believe me, you can ask him. I don’t think he would lie to you over such a small matter. Lastly, I hope you can live here happily, sister. If there’s anything you want to discuss, just bring it up calmly, and let’s talk about it in a friendly way."

"If you really can’t stand to see me and don’t like me, you don’t have to bother with me. It’s hard to force affection. If we fight, not only will it worry our parents, but it’s also not good for Xiao Fen and Xiao Fang, right?"

Shen Yiyue and Shen Yixiang were stunned for a moment. They hadn’t expected this sister-in-law to be so formidable, to persuade their mother so easily, and to leave their sister speechless.

"Mom, don’t mind me. I’m just someone who says whatever’s on her mind—I can’t hide my words."

Chen Guizhi nodded at her, "That’s right, you’re sharp. That’s how it should be in our family. Yidong, well..."

Shen Yidong suddenly stood up, interrupting Chen Guizhi’s words, "Enough, let’s not talk about it anymore. You all find me an eyesore here, don’t you? It’s true what they say: a married daughter is like water that’s been poured away. Fine, I’ll leave now so I won’t bother you anymore. Just go ahead and be affectionate with your new daughter-in-law."

After saying that, she grabbed her two daughters and headed for the door.

Shen Yiyue and Shen Yixiang quickly tried to stop her, "Sister, what are you doing? The sun’s almost down, how can you just leave with two kids all by yourself?"

Shen Yidong continued on, bypassing them, "Don’t stop me. You’ve already kicked me out; why worry about me now?"

Shen Yiyue was tongue-tied, "Sister, we’re not trying to drive you out. If you really want to go back, why not wait for my brother to return, and then we can go? How can we be at ease with you leaving like this?"

Chen Guizhi came down and took her two granddaughters in her arms, also very upset, "What nonsense are you talking? If you want to go, go by yourself, don’t drag my granddaughters into this."

Shen Yidong came over to snatch her children away, "I gave birth to them; I have the right to take them with me. Stop pulling on me; if it’s unsafe, all the better. Let me die out there for all you care, then see if you feel guilty, if your conscience disturbs you. It’s just a pity for my three kids who haven’t had the chance to come into this world yet..."

Chen Guizhi slapped her on the back, "I gave birth to you too. Can’t you give me a moment’s peace?"

Chen PeiMin, seeing her nieces looking panic-stricken and about to cry, couldn’t bear it anymore. She went over to pull the sisters aside and said to Shen Yidong, "Sister, if you really want to go back, we can’t stop you. I’ll call the commune right now and have fourth brother-in-law come to pick you up."

With that, she made her way outside.

Shen Yidong shouted at her, "Don’t you dare go! If you do, we’re through!"

Then she looked around at everyone staring at her in shock. Shen Yidong dusted off her clothes and lifted her chin, "What’s the matter? I was just talking. Xiao Fen and Xiao Fang don’t want to leave grandma, so let’s stay a few more days."

Everyone was at a loss for words.

Yang PeiMin couldn’t be bothered with her, as long as Shen Yidong kept such sarcastic remarks to herself from then on. She had no intention of gracing her with any more reactions.

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