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Back to the 80s: A Pampered Marriage
As soon as Qi Zheng appeared, Zhao Jin immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
To be honest, her situation in the Qi Family was indeed hard to explain. If it were up to her, even her closest maternal family members would definitely not believe her.
However, with Qi Zheng around, it was different. Qi Zheng never lied and was extremely convincing. Zhao Jin firmly believed that with Qi Zheng stepping in, Zhao Zhenqi and Zhao Zhenan would not continue to scold her.
"Qi Zheng, it's true that a wife should be pampered after being married, but you can't spoil her too much. Otherwise, she will become unruly, won't she?" As soon as Zhao Zhenan said this, Zhao Jin's eyes widened in disbelief.
This... is this really her biological brother? Did she open the door incorrectly today or encounter a fake brother?
Zhao Zhenan was indeed her biological brother. Not only was Zhao Zhenan, but Zhao Zhenqi was also.
After Zhao Zhenan expressed his stance, Zhao Zhenqi also nodded seriously in agreement: "Jin should realize her mistakes and correct them; it can't go on like this."
At this point, Zhao Jin truly felt helpless. She simply pointed at Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju who were busy in the kitchen and muttered, "Why don't you and Second Brother go talk to Grandma Qi and my mother-in-law?"
The two brothers, Zhao Zhenqi and Zhao Zhenan, were simultaneously taken aback and shot an annoyed glance at Zhao Jin.
How could they possibly approach the elders of the Qi Family about such matters? If Jin continued to be so unreasonable, they would have to invite their own mother over! "I really didn't mean to slack off. I had been trying hard to convince my mother-in-law to let me work, but it just didn't succeed! Big Brother, Second Brother, you two came at the right time. Help me out and talk to my mother-in-law..." Before Zhao Jin could finish her sentence, both brothers took a big step back.
"We'll talk to Mom when we get home tonight. Tomorrow we'll bring her over and have a good chat with your mother-in-law." Although they stepped back significantly, Zhao Zhenqi did not really abandon Zhao Jin; instead, he offered a feasible solution.
Faced with Zhao Zhenqi's suggestion, Zhao Jin did not oppose it but chose to acquiesce.
She had always wanted her mother to get along well with Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju. However, now she was the daughter-in-law of the Qi Family, and it really wasn't appropriate for her to say such things.
But now it was different. With her elder brother and Second Brother taking charge, everything seemed to fall into place.
"No need," Zhao Jin allowed, while Qi Zheng held a different opinion. "Jin has married into our Qi Family; she is not here to work and does not need to work."
As soon as Qi Zheng said this, Zhao Jin opened her mouth and then closed it again. However, she couldn't deny that her heart felt warm, and her eyes began to sparkle with bright light as she looked at Qi Zheng.
As older brothers, Zhao Zhenqi and Zhao Zhenan were certainly pleased to see Zhao Jin treated like a treasure by Qi Zheng, regarded so precious. But living life was not just a matter for two people; the Qi Family still had elders and younger siblings, and Zhao Jin should set a good example; she couldn't...
The opinions of the Zhao Brothers did not find an opportunity to be expressed because Grandma Qi happened to come out of the kitchen at that moment.
Seeing Zhao Jin standing in the yard talking, Grandma Qi immediately called out affectionately, "Jin, why are you out here? The sun is too strong; you mustn't get sunburned. Hurry back inside to rest. If there's anything, let Qi Zheng do it; you don't need to lift a finger."
Hearing the concern and care from the Qi Family towards Zhao Jin, Zhao Zhenqi and Zhao Zhenan almost began to doubt whether Zhao Jin was pregnant; otherwise, how could she be even more pampered than when she was at her maternal family before marriage?
At the same time, prompted by Grandma Qi's reminder, Qi Zheng seriously took Zhao Jin's hand and led her back inside. "You go in first; I'll bring you some water later."
Qi Zheng's attitude was quite firm, leaving Zhao Jin with no room to refuse. With Grandma Qi watching from the side, Zhao Jin ultimately had no choice but to nod and obediently return to her room.
This left Zhao Zhenqi and his brother looking at each other, unsure of what attitude they should adopt.
Well, never mind; they would wait until they returned home to report back before figuring out how to respond!
Due to the arrival of the Zhao Brothers, the lunch table at the Qi Family was extremely lavish, with both meat and vegetables presented beautifully.
Zhao Zhenqi and Zhao Zhenan felt somewhat uncomfortable. They both knew about the conditions of the Qi Family, and facing such a feast indeed felt burdensome and pressuring.
If this lunch was prepared by Zhao Jin, the Zhao Brothers could still scold him a few times, reprimanding Zhao Jin for being so extravagant next time.
But who actually made the lunch, the Zhao Brothers saw with their own eyes, so it was truly unfair to blame Zhao Jin.
Zhao Jin also didn't expect that Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju would go to such lengths.
Looking at the table full of dishes and then at the embarrassed expressions of his two older brothers, Zhao Jin paused for a moment and finally spoke up: "Grandma, Mom, you don't need to make so many dishes. We're not outsiders; if we can't finish them, it would be a waste."
"How can we not finish? With so much labor in the house, after working hard all morning, everyone must be hungry. We can definitely eat more," Grandma Qi said, not feeling that the food laid out before them was excessive compared to the Zhao Family's willingness to marry Zhao Jin into their Qi Family.
On the contrary, whenever there was an opportunity or condition, Grandma Qi wanted to prepare even more. This was her way of expressing her appreciation and gratitude towards the Zhao Family.
"It's fine. Everyone should eat heartily; don't leave anything behind. If we really can't finish, there's still dinner!" Zhou Ju sincerely encouraged them to eat, her attitude very warm.
Faced with Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju's genuine enthusiasm, Zhao Zhenqi and Zhao Zhenan silently lowered their heads and picked up their chopsticks to start eating.
At that moment, they finally understood the real reason why Zhao Jin didn't have to do anything in the Qi Family. With such gentle grandmother and mother-in-law, it seemed that their sister was destined to become a treasure of the Qi Family.
When they got home, the two brothers mentioned what they had seen and heard in the Qi Family. However, at this point, neither of them had any intention of letting Xu Mei visit the Qi Family.
The Qi Family truly cared for Jin and did not put on a show for them. Even if Xu Mei went over, it probably wouldn't make much difference.
Zhao Jin's situation in the Qi Family was something Xu Mei was not completely unaware of. She had mentioned it when Zhao Jin returned before.
However, it wasn't until hearing from Zhao Zhenqi and Zhao Zhenan that Xu Mei fully believed how well the Qi Family treated Zhao Jin.
Previously worried that Zhao Jin only reported good news without mentioning any troubles, she could finally confirm Zhao Jin's status in the Qi Family at this moment.
However, it turns out that Jin doesn't have to do anything in the Qi Family? Even Xu Mei sighed and shook her head. This situation is partly Jin's fault for not stepping up; she needs to find an opportunity to talk to Jin properly. "Mom, it's useless to look for Jin; you should talk to Grandma Qi and Granny Jin." Zhao Zhenan exaggeratedly sighed, "Mom, you haven't seen it; the Qi Family is almost treating Jin like a precious ancestor. Even when Jin stands in the yard for a moment, Grandma Qi is worried about her getting sunburned and urges her to go inside. If there's anything, just call Qi Zheng to do it."
Xu Mei was taken aback. She truly didn't expect the Qi Family to act this way.
Moreover, Zhao Zhenan continued his account: "Qi Zheng really dotes on his wife. Without saying a word, he took Jin back inside and then went to fetch water for her. Tsk tsk, I almost thought I was blind and seeing things wrong."
Zhao Zhenan's words seemed somewhat unbelievable or perhaps exaggerated. So after he finished speaking, everyone looked at the relatively silent Zhao Zhenqi.
Compared to Zhao Zhenan, Zhao Zhenqi was more composed. However, regarding Zhao Zhenan's earlier account, he could only nod in agreement.
In this matter, Zhao Zhenan was neither lying nor exaggerating. Everything was true; it was what they had both witnessed.
"Well, it seems that Jin is indeed doing well in the Qi Family." Upon hearing about Zhao Jin's situation in the Qi Family, Qian Minmin breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
Because she genuinely cared for Zhao Jin and was truly worried about her well-being in the Qi Family, Qian Minmin felt no envy or jealousy. She simply believed that their family’s Jin deserved such treatment.
"Mom, why don't you go over and take a look? After all, Uncle sent some fish home today; we can send a couple over for Jin too." Sun Chun'er was also very happy that Zhao Jin wasn't suffering in the Qi Family.
However, as a daughter-in-law, Sun Chun'er worried that the Qi Family's attitude might only be temporary. If that's the case, she must remind Jin to correct any issues early on.
"Well, no matter what, I have to go over once." Sun Chun'er's concerns were exactly what Xu Mei was thinking. Thus, without hesitation, Xu Mei agreed to Sun Chun'er's suggestion.
While the Zhao Family was discussing matters, Zhao Jin was also chatting with Qi Zheng. "Qi Zheng, let me tell you, my older brother Second Brother will definitely tell my parents how spoiled I am in the Qi Family when he gets home today. Then tomorrow my mom will surely come over and give me a good scolding." With a hint of complaint in her tone, Zhao Jin pouted her lips, putting on a pitiful expression as if saying, "It's all the Qi Family's fault; I'm truly wronged."
"Nothing." Patting Zhao Jin's back as if comforting a child, Qi Zheng promised in a low voice, "I'm here for you."
"Having you here doesn't help. You can't confront my mom or argue with her. At most, you'll just stand in front of me when she tries to hit me and take a couple of hits yourself. The key issue is that my mom won't actually hit me; she'll just keep nagging about how I’m not behaving." Zhao Jin didn't really expect Qi Zheng to protect her. She was merely giving Qi Zheng a heads-up, allowing him to mentally prepare for what was likely to happen.
As for how Xu Mei would treat her when she arrived, Zhao Jin wasn't worried at all. If she were having a hard time at the Qi Family, then she would need to consider how to report back to Xu Mei.
Right now, she was doing very well at the Qi Family; the worst she might face was a few scoldings from Xu Mei, which were completely bearable.
"You’re doing great." In Qi Zheng's mind, Zhao Jin was undoubtedly doing exceptionally well. Regarding the situation with Xu Mei, Qi Zheng paused for a moment before adding, "With Grandma Qi around, there's nothing to fear."
Reminded by Qi Zheng's words, Zhao Jin blinked and smiled instantly.
Oh right, she almost forgot that there was an elder in the Qi Family who held a higher status than her mother. As long as Grandma Qi firmly stood by her side, even if her mom wanted to nag her, she would probably be at a loss.
As for the possibility that Grandma Qi wouldn't protect her, Zhao Jin had never considered that. She had absolute trust in the Qi Family.
Secondly, Xu Mei came along with the Zhao Brothers.
To avoid suspicion, Zhao Zhenqi and Zhao Zhenan went off to work with the wood as soon as they arrived at the Qi Family.
Before reprimanding Zhao Jin, Xu Mei first greeted Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju.
"Oh dear, why did you bring something when you came? That's too much!" Seeing the two fish in Xu Mei's hands, Grandma Qi shook her head.
It was good that the two families were close, but the Qi Family already owed a lot to the Zhao Family. If this continued, the Qi Family might never be able to repay them.
"Please don't feel burdened, Grandma. These two fish are from Uncle Jin's own farm; they didn't cost anything. I just thought of bringing them over for you to make some soup; it's good for your health." Xu Mei was also someone who valued etiquette. Amidst the pleasantries were genuine words.
"Alright then. You must stay for lunch today and try out how Qi Zheng's mom cooks. Usually, we just watch her cook and have no idea if it suits Jin's taste. You must give some pointers to Qi Zheng's mom." Only then did Grandma Qi agree to accept the two fish, her words implicitly protecting Zhao Jin, which made Xu Mei very happy.
"I won’t stay for lunch today. I have several mouths waiting at home! But Jin and his brothers should stay here and eat; I hope it’s not too much trouble for you." Xu Mei truly had no intention of staying for lunch. However, she mentioned Zhao Zhenqi and his brother’s names to show that she wasn’t being distant from the Qi Family.
They are all from the Farm Family, and they can indeed understand each other. Upon hearing Xu Mei, Grandma Qi stopped trying to persuade her further. It was only right for the Zhao brothers to stay for dinner, no need for politeness. "Get up, I came over today not just to deliver fish, but also to apologize to you, my in-laws." After delivering the fish, Xu Mei shifted the topic directly to Zhao Jin's matter, "It's also my fault for spoiling my children and not being able to raise them well. Yesterday, the two older brothers came back and told me that Jin didn't even enter the kitchen at your in-law family, which made me feel guilty and uneasy. That's why I specifically came over to apologize..."
"Please don't say that, my in-law. Jin is a wonderful girl, truly wonderful. Our whole family really likes her," Grandma Qi said hurriedly upon realizing that Xu Mei had come to apologize. "In our Qi Family, we cherish our daughters-in-law. It's not like we don't have anyone to cook at home; why would we insist that Jin enter the kitchen?"
"Exactly! Since Jin married into our Qi Family, she has been very well-behaved and sensible. We treat her like our own daughter; you really don't need to be so formal. Moreover, if anyone should apologize, it should be us from the Qi Family. You sent such a precious daughter to our family, yet our situation isn't good enough, which has caused Jin to suffer quite a bit. This is something we from the Qi Family owe her," Zhou Ju sincerely expressed her true feelings.
Therefore, no matter how well they treated Zhao Jin, it was only natural for Zhou Ju. "What are you talking about, my in-law? We don't marry off our daughters with the intention of harming others; we certainly don't expect our daughters to be supported by their in-law families! Since Jin married into your Qi Family, she is your daughter-in-law now. She should do whatever work is required of her; we can't let her slack off..." Zhou Ju's attitude was very kind, and Xu Mei didn't hesitate to express her stance either. In fact, she became more enthusiastic and seemed eager for Zhou Ju to start making Zhao Jin work immediately.
Zhao Jin only came out after hearing the commotion outside. Little did she expect that as soon as she stepped out, she would hear her maternal mother urging her mother-in-law to make her work hard.
This was truly her own mother; no proof was needed.
Pouting slightly, Zhao Jin walked over slowly and asked, "Mom, what brings you here?"
"How could I not come? Look at how lazy you've become in your in-law family!" Xu Mei pointed directly at her daughter without any reservations. "It's all because when you were at home, your mother and your two sisters-in-law spoiled you too much; it's unacceptable!"
Xu Mei's words were annoying, but she didn't use much force in her poke. At least Zhao Jin didn't feel much pain from being poked on the forehead.
However, regarding being "lazy," Zhao Jin quickly nodded in agreement with Xu Mei's words: "Mom, you have to talk to my grandma and my mother-in-law properly. They are the ones who stop me from doing any work; it's making me uncomfortable..."
Zhao Jin was being intentional. Last night she had discussed with Qi Zheng how to respond effectively. Ultimately, she decided that she needed to take the initiative and firmly express her attitude and position first. "You’re uncomfortable? Your face isn’t even red! How good have your grandma and mother-in-law been to you? I bet even the daughters of the Qi Family don’t enjoy as much as you do; how dare you complain?" Xu Mei got sidetracked by Zhao Jin’s words without realizing it. By the time she noticed halfway through scolding her daughter-in-law, everything felt somewhat off due to Zhao Jin's interference.
Xu Mei certainly did not want Zhao Jin to do all the work in the In-law family, exhausting herself to the point of collapse. She hoped that the Qi Family could find a compromise, at least not to leave Zhao Jin idle. Coming from a Farm Family background, they could not afford to treat Zhao Jin so delicately.
In her own home, Xu Mei had never been harsh on her two daughters-in-law, but they were expected to do their share of work and were not pampered excessively.
Putting herself in others' shoes, Xu Mei would not blame the Qi Family for not meeting expectations that she herself could not fulfill. If Zhao Jin continued to do nothing in the Qi Family, Xu Mei would feel guilty. Grandma Qi and Zhou Ju could certainly see that Xu Mei was not looking for trouble but was genuinely reprimanding Zhao Jin. In response, both of them immediately stepped in.
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