boyutpedia Chapter 58 Grandma Wen's Shock
Chapter 58 Grandma Wen's Shock
The next day, Wen Dashan sent someone to tell Old Master Wen that he and his wife should move in.
After receiving the news, Grandpa Wen hurriedly told his wife to pack their luggage. Before leaving, Grandma Wen didn't forget to go to the kitchen to get the pork and old hen that Wen Dashan had given them the night before.
Wen Zhihua said gently, "Mother, the second son's family has plenty of food. Zicai is weak, so please leave the pork and chicken for him!"
"Eldest son, I raised you with my own hands, feeding you and sending you to school, and this is how you treat me? Bah, you ungrateful wretch..."
Old Mrs. Wen plopped down on the ground, launching into a tirade of wailing and screaming that left Wen Zhihua completely bewildered.
Wen Zhihua looked at Old Lady Wen with a puzzled expression. In the past, Old Lady Wen would always save any good food for Wen Zicai.
What's wrong with him today? He clearly stated that the pork and chicken were for Wen Zicai, so why did that old hag give him such a severe scolding?
"Grandma, please stop crying. The pork and chicken were given to you by your second uncle to help you recover. It's only right that you take them with you. I'm perfectly healthy; I don't need any supplements."
Wen Zicai, who was pretending to study inside but actually reading storybooks, got a headache from his wife's constant nagging and quickly opened the window to make his stance clear.
Old Mrs. Wen glanced at her eldest grandson, Wen Zicai, whom she had doted on since childhood, then looked at the pork and old hen she was carrying. After hesitating for a moment, she handed the pork to Madam Jiang.
Watching Grandpa Wen and his wife walk out of the courtyard gate without looking back, Wen Zhihua laughed and said, "Those two old geezers are finally gone. Wife, stew some meat. Let's have a good meal to celebrate."
When the family property was divided back then, he was forced by filial piety to bring his parents to live with him in town. Now, the two old folks going to live with Wen Dashan is exactly what he wants.
Because of the arrival of the elderly Wen couple, Yang, Wen Zibai, and Wen Zihua also brought their families to Wen Dashan's house.
After the meal, the whole family sat in the main room chatting for about fifteen minutes before Yang, Wen Zibo, and Wen Zihua took their leave with their families.
Grandpa Wen was still processing the news that Wen Dashan was going to send all his grandsons to school. After everyone had left, Wen Yuxia and her siblings also went back to their room to rest.
When only the three of them were left in the main room, he spoke earnestly: "Second son, with eight children in school, the tuition and writing expenses will cost at least twenty taels of silver a year. Moreover, schooling is not something that can be done in one or two years. Where do you get so much silver to support their education?"
Back then, to support Wen Zhihua's education, he and Wen Dashan worked day and night in the fields, and during the off-season, they even had to do manual labor in town. Grandpa Wen felt it was necessary to explain to Wen Dashan the various expenses associated with his education.
Wen Dashan said coldly, "I know what's going on with the children's education. Father doesn't need to worry about it."
There was no need for Old Master Wen and his family to know how much money the family had, or that Wen Yuxia was solely responsible for the children's school fees. Therefore, he didn't want to discuss sending the children to school with Old Master Wen.
Glancing at the embarrassed-looking Old Master Wen, Wen Dashan realized his attitude had been somewhat unfriendly, so he softened his tone and continued:
“Since you and Mother have chosen to follow me, I will certainly ensure you enjoy your later years in peace. However, let me make this clear from the outset: if your hearts are with Wen Zhihua but your bodies are with me, you should leave as soon as possible.”
Grandpa Wen chuckled and said, "It's good that you know about the children's education. Your mother and I used to favor your eldest brother, but we won't anymore."
The Wen family built four large brick and tile houses, while Wen Zhihua only built one half-mud and half-brick tile house. Based on this alone, Old Master Wen knew who to choose to take care of him in his old age.
Dinner included meat, fish, chicken, and rabbit. Old Mrs. Wen wiped the grease from her lips and said earnestly, "Second son... I'll make it up to you properly from now on. Starting tomorrow, I'll take care of all the housework."
Wen Linshi went to Niutou Village with the Lin family. Since Wen Dashan, being a man, couldn't cook, it was only right that she take over the cooking duties.
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As they talked and listened, Wen Dashan's attitude towards his parents gradually changed from indifference to affection. The old man and his wife also shed tears of guilt for having mistreated Wen Dashan since he was a child. The three of them talked until late at night before going back to their room to rest.
Wen Yuxia and her siblings returned home after practicing their martial arts early in the morning. Seeing their grandmother carrying firewood into the kitchen, Wen Yuxia quickly said, "Grandma, please go back to your room and rest. Auntie will bring breakfast over later."
Breakfast was delivered by Madam Yang, Madam Zhang, and Madam Hua in turns, while dinner was cooked at their home in shifts. It seems Wen Dashan forgot to tell Old Madam Wen about this, which is why she got up very early this morning.
Old Mrs. Wen smiled kindly, "You two are so capable, gathering firewood so early. From now on, Grandma will take care of cooking, and Grandpa will gather the firewood... Daya, go tell Hua that we don't need to bring breakfast anymore."
Wen Yuxia looked at the old woman in surprise. When the old woman was ruthless, she showed no maternal affection for Wen Dashan, but when she was kind, she was too kind, actually taking on all the housework.
“Okay, I’ll go tell Third Aunt right away,” Wen Yuxia replied obediently.
He then took four pheasants from his basket, handed one to Granny Wen, and continued, "Grandma, I want stewed chicken for dinner tonight."
After saying that, she picked up the remaining three pheasants and quickly ran out of the yard.
Old Mrs. Wen shouted anxiously, "Da Ya, where are you taking the chicken?"
Wen Yuxia leaped five feet away and disappeared from sight long ago; she hadn't heard a word Old Lady Wen said.
Wen Yunhong said in a childish voice, "Grandma, the chicken is for my eldest aunt, second uncle, and third uncle."
Old Mrs. Wen pounded her chest and said painfully, "So much meat being given away, what a spendthrift son, what a spendthrift son!"
"Grandma, you like to eat meat," Wen Yunhong thought his wife was craving meat, so he quickly picked up his special little basket and handed it to her. "Grandma, there are two rabbits here too, let's cook them together tonight."
Old Mrs. Wen took the basket from the back, took out two large rabbits, and complained, "One chicken isn't enough for you, and you want to eat two rabbits too? These rabbits can't be eaten; we have to keep them to sell and earn money for your tuition."
"Saving for tuition? Tuition doesn't need to be saved! My sister already gave Grandpa the tuition for my eldest cousin and the others!"
"What? Hai'er and the others received their tuition fees from Da Ya?" Old Mrs. Wen was stunned.
"My sister is the richest person in the family. What's tuition? She paid for all four houses and the land we bought," Wen Yunhong said proudly, her little mouth chattering away.
His sister is the most capable person in the Wen family, and he must let all the Wen family members know this. Since Wen Dashan did not tell Old Madam Wen about Wen Yuxia's contributions to the Wen family, then he will tell her.