I am chasing a rough man in the 80s
Chapter 534: This Filial Good Son

Chapter 534: Chapter 534: This Filial Good Son

Suizi was shocked by her mother-in-law’s astonishing remarks.

"Well, Mother, that’s not quite appropriate. I’m a teacher, so I need to keep a low profile," Suizi gently hinted.

"What’s wrong with being a teacher? It’s not like we stole this money. It’s all our family’s savings."

"If Suizi’s boss sees, they might be jealous of her." Yu Shuisheng defended his daughter-in-law, earning him an appreciative look from Suizi.

My father-in-law is so great!

Wang Cuihua seemed to understand upon hearing this.

"Then don’t wear the ring, just wear the coat. Your boss wouldn’t be jealous of wealthy people, right? You can wear the ring again when we go back to the Wang Family Courtyard," she said.

Suizi secretly decided that she must wait until it’s so warm that she no longer needs her duster coat to return to her hometown. This is her last struggle as an intellectual!

Yu Jingting put the ring on Suizi’s finger. Her delicate finger coupled with this exaggeratedly large ring made her hand look both white and slim. It was surprisingly attractive despite its gaudiness.

Whenever Suizi thought of the jadeite’s value, she felt as if her heart was bleeding.

Who could’ve ever imagined this antique jadeite would end up in such an ornate design?

Suizi could only console herself that when tackiness is pushed to the extreme, it transforms into trendiness...

"Doesn’t it look good? Let your husband make one for you too," Yu Jingting flaunted to his mother.

"What a waste of time raising a son like you. A piece of braised meat would be more useful," Wang Cuihua pretended to be mad, but she felt a bit relieved.

At least her son didn’t hide such a big ring in a dumpling for her to eat. If she had bitten into it in a hurry, she might have choked on it.

"How on earth did you come up with such an outlandish idea? Luckily Suizi didn’t choke on it."

"I am a thoughtful man, always pondering how to surprise my wife, unlike some old men who only know how to play and cheat at cards."

Yu Jingting took pride in his ingenuity all while landing a quiet jab at his father.

Suizi burst out laughing. He really owed this from the beginning to the end of the year.

Yu Shuisheng casually took chopsticks and gave his cheeky son a whack.

"Unlike you, my stingy son, I always prepare double gifts. Your wife’s gift is on your dressing table. I will give your mother hers later. Who would only prepare one gift like you do?"

Yu Jingting gave Suizi a mysterious smile. Hee hee, he, the most filial son, how could he possibly disregard his mother?

From his expression, Suizi sensed a tenacious determination - What’s this guy planning again? For some reason, Suizi suddenly felt sympathy for her mother-in-law.

After dinner, without the Spring Festival Gala, everyone went to bed early after cracking some sunflower seeds.

Just as Suizi laid down, she heard a scream from Wang Cuihua in the room next door.

"Damn it! Who put a dead rat in my bed? Yu Tiegen, get your ass in here!"

"Mother, am I filial?" Yu Jingting cuddled up to Suizi and happily kissed her.

Suizi was curious about what had happened in her mother-in-law’s room. She tried to get up and look, but Yu Jingting pushed her back down into bed.

"Don’t worry, your husband, as the most filial son in the Wang Family Courtyard, will certainly satisfy our mother."

"Um... " Suizi heard her mother-in-law’s affectionate cursing from the east room. "Are you sure, our mother is pleased? What did you do?"

"I gave our mother a pair of gold earrings. They are rough. And she must like them."

"Um? Only earrings, and our mother would react like this?" Suizi expressed doubt.

"I put the earrings on the tail of a realistic-looking rat toy and stuck it in her quilt. When she slid her foot across it in the middle of the night, she would feel something furry."

"You really are the best son - didn’t you know our mother hates rats the most?"

Suizi thought about how her mother-in-law had discussed getting a cat with her during the day and now was gifted with a rat in her bed by her "wonderful son," Yu Tiegen.

"Mainly, I made this fur collar for you, and there was some leftover skin. It seemed a pity to throw away the half-used piece, so I sewed it into a rat toy with long fur. It’s handmade, uniquely tailored."

"...uniquely tailored?"

"That’s the general idea."

"..." Suizi was at a loss for words.

If my son does this when he grows up, I might as well throw him in the trash can, Suizi thought.

"I had a clever idea. You see, our mother hates rat the most, right? I combined her favourite gold earrings with the rat she detests the most. From now on, whenever she sees rats, she will think they’re cute."

"I’ll thank you on behalf of our mother," Suizi said.

Suizi thought her mother-in-law might not react in the way Yu Jingting expected.

After all, the cursing coming from the east room did not stop, which made Suizi think things might not be as simple as Yu Jingting thought.

Suizi’s speculation was correct.

The next day, Wang Cuihua wore the gold earrings her best son gifted her and admired herself in the mirror. This proved that her son’s preferences were closely aligned with hers.

However, Wang Cuihua retaliated heavily against her best son himself. On the first day of the New Year, she gave chase to Yu Jingting around the courtyard.

Little Luobo, still learning to walk, also joined in the fun. When he fell in the snowy courtyard, he opted to crawl.

Jiaojiao, with a small horn in her mouth, was standing on the steps, cheering for her mother.

Suizi held her forehead.

On New Year’s Day, her house was filled with noise and excitement.

Having Yu Tiegen around, there was no need to worry about feeling depressed. He was a real life comedian.

In the morning on the first day of the New Year, Suizi and Yu Jingting, both in employment, needed to make a courtesy call on their bosses. Dressed in her beaver fur, Suizi, looking like a rich lady in full regalia, took some tea leaves and went to visit Director Zhen.

Upon seeing her attire, Director Zhen was taken aback. Suizi kept a composed look.

Word would soon spread about her high-profile outfit.

Everyone knew she was about to acquire an influential stepfather.

Suizi could almost guess what Director Zhen was thinking: it’s different when you have a powerful relative, even her dressing style has changed dramatically. Who is she showing off to?

"Suizi, you’ve come at the right time. I was planning on discussing the school’s matters with you. If you are okay with it, we plan for you to succeed the current principal," Director Zhen said the words he had prepared beforehand. Such a young principal would be unprecedented.

Suizi had always had the ability to handle the position. But even with such capability, she needed to go through a few years of practice. The reason to rush things was apparent to everyone.

Seeing Suizi silent, Director Zhen thought she was torn and said, "You might be young, but I believe you are fully capable of fulfilling this role based on your abilities. Don’t overthink."

Overthink = suspect the promotion was because of the Fan Family’s influence

"Director Zhen, in fact, I came here to discuss my plans as well. I can act as the interim principal until you find an appropriate candidate. But I’m afraid I will not be able to handle both roles after May."

"Suizi, what do you mean?"

"Director, I will be resigning in May."

"What?!!"