Shen Ning looked disdainful, "In my past life, I always gave in to you, endured silently, but it didn't lead to anything good, did it!?"
As Liu Hongxia continued to spew insults, Shen Ning just curled her lips and retorted without any reservation, "Since I gave birth to two children, have we ever asked your Qin family for a single grain of rice? Have we ever asked you to help take care of the children for a day? You are the mother-in-law, the elder, I don't want to burden you, but don't think about taking away the place where we, mother and children, seek shelter. Go dream on your own!"
The lessons from her past life taught Shen Ning the most important lesson: if you don't fight for something, it will no longer be yours. This era is very difficult, and you can only rely on yourself.
If you're not strong, others will treat you like a soft persimmon, easily manipulated.
Liu Hongxia tried to interrupt Shen Ning, her face turning pale and her fierce eyes staring like dead fish eyes. She collapsed into the arms of the eldest daughter-in-law, clutching her chest and moaning in pain.
It seemed like she was about to breathe her last breath.
The eldest daughter-in-law of the Qin family anxiously blamed Shen Ning, "Shen Ning, have you ever seen a daughter-in-law who talks back to her mother-in-law like this? We're just borrowing the house for a few days, do you have to be so petty? What if you make my mother-in-law seriously ill?"
Shen Ning sneered, "Sister-in-law, since you are so generous, why don't you move out of your room and lend it to Qin Fuyu for his wedding? You and your three children can move to your mother's house. This will also fulfill the affection between you and your brother-in-law. How about that?"
"You..." The eldest daughter-in-law of the Qin family was suddenly at a loss for words.
This house couldn't be lent out casually, she was not willing to do so.
Especially since this stepmother favored her own son, if she lent the house to Qin Fuyu, there was no possibility of getting it back.
The Qin family didn't have many houses, and she was already feeling cramped living with her second son's family, but it was still better than having nothing.
She couldn't just give away her own house and end up sleeping in a shack outside the courtyard. Absolutely not!
Everyone knew that Shen Ning was soft and easy to manipulate. After all, her husband had passed away, so it would be easy for her to give up the house. With a little pressure from the mother-in-law, she would surely comply.
Everyone thought this matter was a foregone conclusion. Last night, when the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were chatting, they were very confident. After all, although Shen Ning was unwilling, she was always obedient and didn't dare to argue with her mother-in-law, let alone refuse outright.
But just one night had passed, and Shen Ning, who usually didn't dare to make a sound, suddenly became assertive. It was truly surprising for the eldest daughter-in-law of the Qin family.
Liu Hongxia was so angry that she wailed, "This is going to cause a huge uproar. The daughter-in-law is going to drive the mother-in-law to death. This wicked woman has no conscience. What sin did I commit to let this demon come and harm my son? Ah Zheng, if you have a spirit in heaven, you must see clearly the true face of this woman. Why is my life so bitter..."
Shen Ning didn't have time to watch Liu Hongxia's theatrics. "If you want to mourn, go cry at your son's grave. I have two children to feed, and I still have to work in the fields later. I don't have time to waste with you here."
In this day and age, everyone relied on their work points to eat. It was the lifeline of the commune, and no one dared to be careless. There were no strong laborers in her family, so she had to work in the fields to earn work points.
Liu Hongxia's eyebrows trembled with anger. "You bring bad luck wherever you go. Since my son married you, there has been no peace in the family. Not only did you bring misfortune to your father, but you also brought misfortune to my son. Get out, get out..."