Good Man Operation Guide
Chapter 148.1: Ancient Farmers’ Son (5)

Lin Shiheng had no objections to the basket of things given by his mother, and he even looked at her gratefully, saying, “Thank you, Mother, for giving face for your son.”

He said it was for her son, not for Li Lanlan, who had truly gained favor. However, the old lady fell for it and upon hearing his words, a satisfied smile immediately appeared on her face.

“We’re all family, there’s no need for thanks.”

Lin Shiheng looked at her with even more affectionate eyes, and the motherly love in Mother Lin’s heart overflowed.

“Mother, now that your son is married, I’ll definitely study even harder in the future and strive to achieve a successful career, so as to earn a good reputation for you, Mother. Then, all the studying wouldn’t be in vain.”

As he spoke, he added, “Mother, there’s no need to be sad for Eldest and Second brother. In the future, your son will definitely be filial and take care of you, so that you and Father won’t suffer any more.”

Mother Lin was so pleased that her face was about to bloom. She had heard her son mention what a successful career meant before, but back then, it was just a distant wish. Now, seeing her own son so serious and determined, she couldn’t help but become serious as well.

“That’s good, Mother will wait’

“It’s getting late, hurry up and take your wife with you. Greet your father-in-law and take care of Lan Lan. She’s still young.”

As she spoke, the frustration that had been building up in her heart due to the two disobedient sons finally somewhat dissipated.

It wasn’t that she no longer resented her two sons, but in her heart, the strong affection she had for them had retreated significantly.

It was only natural. In this world, it was always the children who owed their parents, and there was no logic in parents owing their children. Since the birth, she and her husband had always taken good care of the eldest and second sons. Whenever there was something good, they wouldn’t use it themselves. But now, things had changed. Their wings had grown strong, and they no longer wanted their parents.

During that period, Mother Lin cried every day, and Father Lin didn’t fare any better. From the moment he woke up and learned of what had happened, he remained silent every day. Although he was old, he had been healthy, but now he suffered a double blow, physically and mentally. Every day, he laid in bed, weakly speaking.

As a couple for many years, Mother Lin knew that if it weren’t for Shiheng, their filial son, Father Lin would surely no longer wish to live.

If they didn’t want us, then so be it After all, we didn’t only have these two sons. Besides these two disobedient ones, there was also Shiheng.

Thinking of that, Mother Lin straightened her back a bit.

The eldest daughter-in-law and the second daughter-in-law didn’t know what the third family was whispering about in a soft voice. They watched as Li Lanlan carried the basket of things and Lin Shiheng took it over for her as if such a small thing would exhaust his young wife.

He carried the things, and the young couple walked out together. Even if they weren’t very close, just by looking at their posture, one could tell that their relationship was extremely harmonious.

Their own husbands weren’t that considerate. The dissatisfaction and jealousy in their hearts were about to burst.

The second daughter-in-law was still fine. Even if she was unhappy in her heart, she still remembered that Mother Lin was her mother-in-law. After all, the mother-in-law had looked down on them because they were unwilling to save their father-in-law before. Now, if they went to find the mother-in-law because of the return gift for the third sister-in-law’s family, wouldn’t they just be asking for trouble?

The eldest daughter-in-law, on the other hand, had fewer concerns. She always regarded herself as a great contributor to the Lin family. She had already given birth to four grandsons for the Lin family. Why couldn’t she be righteous and confident?

In addition, their mother-in-law had a good temperament. In all these years, she rarely got angry. The eldest daughter-in-law felt even more confident.

So, she went around and arrived in the courtyard of the third family. She directly asked Mother Lin, “Mother, why do I see Third Sister-in-law bringing so many things back to her family?”

As she spoke, she looked at the vegetables in Mother Lin’s hands, calculating how many vegetables Li Lanlan had brought back to her family, and planned to take the same amount or even more vegetables from Mother Lin.

We’re ail sisters-in-law in the same family Why should she be favored?

Mother Lin was tidying up the vegetables. When she saw her coming, she coldly raised an eyebrow and said, “It’s none of your business.”

She didn’t want to show any kindness to this troublesome daughter-in-law. She had been accommodating her before because of her love for the eldest son, not wanting him to be caught in the middle of his wife and his mother. But now, after she wholeheartedly sided with her son, her son didn’t even think about his own mother.

There was no need to endure anymore.

The eldest daughter-in-law was stunned by Mother Lin’s words.

She felt something was off. Wasn’t mother-in-law reasonable before? Even if she was angry because of father-in-law’s matter, it’s been such a long time. Wasn’t it enough time for her to calm down?

Thinking about the good things Li Lanlan had brought, she didn’t give up so easily. Instead, she persevered and continued asking, “Why is it none of my business? When Second Sister-in-law and I returned to our maternal family, what kind of things did we bring? Now, when its Third Sister-in-law’s turn to visit her maternal family, she carried back lavish gifts to her own family...”

Mother Lin dropped the vegetables in her hands and stood up.

“Do you even realize how many years have passed since you returned to your maternal family? Back then, you brought things from the family. But now that the family has split, whatever Li Lanlan brings, she brings from the third household. If you’re jealous, take things from your own house to your maternal family!”

Her words made sense, but the eldest daughter-in-law didn’t care at all.

She believed her thoughts were absolutely correct. Even though the family had split, mother-in-law was in the third family, right? If something was lacking in her own house, it should be replenished.

“Mother, look at you. Why are you talking like this and throwing vegetables? These are such good vegetables, you might as well give them to me. After all, since Third Sister-in-law carried back so many things, you can give me some as well. I won’t mind.”

The eldest daughter-in-law used to be shameless like this before, and Mother Lin tolerated it for the sake of her son and family harmony. But now that she had turned cold towards both her sons, she didn’t want to tolerate this daughter-in-law anymore.

Mother Lin didn’t say much either. She directly walked to the entrance of the courtyard, picked up a broom, and confronted the eldest daughter-in-law.

“Get out of here right now! I must have been blind to accept a daughter-in-law like you. You cause trouble, you’re disobedient. Get out!!”

The eldest daughter-in-law hadn’t even reacted yet, but Mother Lin used the broom to chase her out.

She was shocked.

How could Mother-in-law treat me like this? Wasn’t she always good to me before?!

Eldest brother Lin, happened to come out of the house to leave, and as soon as Mother Lin saw him, she pointed at his face without hesitation and scolded, “It’s better to raise a dog than to raise you. We, as your parents, didn’t bother with your lack of filial piety to your own parents. Now you let your wife come and annoy me. Are you afraid that I’ll live too long and want to drive me to death? Don’t be so pleased with yourself. Even if I die, I’ll expose all the despicable things you and these ungrateful wolves have done to the whole village. I’ll be waiting to drag you down to the eighteenth level of hell...”

Even though Mother Lin had a good temper, she was still a rural woman, and when women in the village quarreled, they could say anything. On top of that, she had been feeling frustrated these past few days, and now she finally found someone to vent her anger on.

Eldest Brother Lin, who was scolded for no reason, felt extremely wronged. Unfortunately, Mother Lin was his mother, and he was her son. Even if he was innocent and aggrieved, he couldn’t argue back. He could only obediently lower his head and listen to the scolding.

At the same time, he had a bad feeling in his heart.

Previously, when they prevented their own father from getting treated, although Mother Lin was angry, she didn’t talk about it outside. After all, if this matter was revealed, it would ruin the reputation of the two brothers. As a mother, no matter how angry she was, she would instinctively protect her children.

Mother Lin had never pointed at her son and scolded him so loudly before. She was afraid that someone might hear and gossip about it in the village.

But today, she went against her usual behavior and didn’t care about her son’s reputation at all. She scolded him without any restraint, with gusto.

Eldest Brother Lin had sharp eyes and could already see villagers with farming tools sneaking a peek at the commotion from the doorway.

After Mother Lin had finally finished her tirade, he cautiously asked, “Mother, what’s wrong with you?”

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