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Zhang Huizhi continued to push her luck. "After you finish eating, come over to my place and clean the floors in my room. Also, sort out the clothes I brought and hang them in the wardrobe. Don't forget to wash the few outfits I wore yesterday."
She reminded, "Make sure to hand wash them; they're all silk and very expensive. Last time, Tong Le used the washing machine on my silk clothes, and I scolded her for an entire week. She finally learned her lesson!"
Lan Qingqing felt overwhelmed. She had initially wanted to refuse Zhang Huizhi's demands, but each time Zhang Huizhi compared her to Tong Le, she felt pressured. If she refused, it would seem like she was worse than Tong Le!
This meal was a struggle for her; Zhang Huizhi made countless requests. This was not a future mother-in-law; she was acting like a tyrant! She recalled what Tong Le had said about how easygoing Zhang Huizhi was, how stable their mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship was, and how considerate she was—what a load of nonsense! Only someone as submissive as Tong Le could tolerate such unreasonable behavior!
But it was too late for regrets now. She was pregnant with Ke Wenjie’s child, and this marriage had to happen; she had to have this baby. If she couldn't attract a wealthier man, she would have to tie herself firmly to Ke Wenjie!
Suppressing her emotions, Lan Qingqing agreed to Zhang Huizhi's demands.
After the meal, Mo Kai Liang left for his place downstairs while Lan Qingqing grabbed a mop and bucket and headed over to Zhang Huizhi's home.
As soon as she entered the house, she found Zhang Huizhi sitting in the living room, munching on sunflower seeds and fruit while laughing at a comedy show. The floor was littered with seed shells and orange peels!
Lan Qingqing felt her head spinning; she took a deep breath and prepared to mop the floor.
However, Zhang Huizhi became dissatisfied. "You’re going to use that mop? How can that clean anything? If that mop isn’t washed properly, it’ll just spread around the smell of dirty rags! You should be using small cloths to wipe the floor!"
Lan Qingqing was confused. "Wipe the floor with small cloths? How does that work?"
Zhang Huizhi explained, "Kneel down and wipe each tile one by one! When the cloth gets dry, wash it out and keep going. That’s how Tong Le does it; I taught her."
Lan Qingqing felt like she might explode. This was the first time she had heard of wiping floors while kneeling down, one tile at a time. What did Zhang Huizhi think—were her feet made of gold? Did they need to be kept spotless?
At that moment, Lan Qingqing desperately wanted to call Tong Le and ask how she managed to endure this kind of treatment. Did she really do all the housework according to Zhang Huizhi's demands? If so, was Tong Le just pretending that her mother-in-law was good-natured or had she been brainwashed into enjoying this inhumane lifestyle?
Lan Qingqing was perplexed but had to maintain her pride. She knelt down and began wiping the floor tile by tile as instructed by Zhang Huizhi.
Her knees were bruised from this undignified task. Compared to cleaning up after He Shui Xian, she'd rather serve He Shui Xian! At least when He Shui Xian was unhappy, she could slap him a couple of times!
Zhang Huizhi continued watching TV and snacking on seeds while occasionally glancing at Lan Qingqing to check if she was working diligently.
Experience spoke volumes; although Zhang Huizhi liked Lan Qingqing, there were still rules and lessons to impart. She had once been in the daughter-in-law's position herself and knew how to manage her.
As Lan Qingqing wiped until her cloth became dirty again, she stood up and walked toward the bathroom. Looking at herself in the mirror, she noticed beads of sweat on her forehead and her hair sticking together.
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She pulled out her phone and prepared to text Tong Le. After pondering for a moment, she sent a message: "Lele, I want some advice on how to get along with a difficult mother-in-law. I'm thinking ahead for married life."
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