Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 303: Best Sisters

"Sit."

Tang Muchuan gestured to Feng Yuanyuan, indicating for her not to rush, but to sit down first.

"Yuanyuan, we’re both women; why make things difficult for each other? I don’t want to hurt you. If I hadn’t done my best to stop it, both you and Zhao Zichuan might have already died in the hospital."

Tang Muchuan held Feng Yuanyuan’s hand and spoke sincerely.

"You must have seen what kind of person Chen Xiaobei is. He’s a ruthless, lustful, and shameless guy. Think about it, how dangerous your situation is now!"

Feng Yuanyuan indeed feared Chen Xiaobei, with a shadow lingering in her heart.

"Do you think I wanted to be bullied by him? I’m just left with no choice. When you entered the ward, he dragged me to the fire escape and threatened me: if I didn’t obey him, I would die, my family would die, and you and Zhao Zichuan would die too."

"If it were just me, I would definitely rather die than submit. But I have parents, siblings, and you all. I have no other choice. Yuanyuan, do you understand my grievance?"

Tang Muchuan spoke with reddened eyes, letting tears fall and continually wiping them away, putting on a pitiful display, employing the emotional card and the strategy of self-pity.

Before marrying into the Zhao Family, Tang Muchuan had been an actress in a theater troupe, her acting far superior to those uneducated pretty-faced stars.

Her heartfelt words, coupled with tears, perfectly showcased her superb acting skills, instantly moving the naive Feng Yuanyuan.

"Aunt Tang, I’m sorry, I misunderstood you."

Feng Yuanyuan fully believed Tang Muchuan’s words, since Chen Xiaobei had similarly threatened her earlier.

If Tang Muchuan hadn’t appeared in time, she felt that the one being taken advantage of in the hallway wouldn’t have been Tang Muchuan, but herself.

Tang Muchuan saved her, bearing the burden for her.

Now, Feng Yuanyuan felt not only trust and sympathy but gratitude toward Tang Muchuan.

"Yuanyuan, we’re both doomed individuals. We might seem glamorous to outsiders, but how many people in this world truly understand the pains within our hearts?"

"Surely, Zhao Zichuan has hit you more than a few times?"

Seeing the success of her emotional act, Tang Muchuan quickly seized the opportunity to continue brainwashing Feng Yuanyuan. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Feng Yuanyuan pursed her lips, nodded, and said "um," acknowledging that Zhao Zichuan’s domestic abuse wasn’t a recent occurrence.

He essentially went two days without hitting her, three days early!

"You are a good girl and a good wife; it was Zhao Zichuan who didn’t cherish you. He’s out indulging himself anyway, men often do this, eating from one bowl while looking at another pot. But he shouldn’t have hit you. I often feel heartache for you and have privately advised him several times. I didn’t want to say this, but today, I want to be honest with you."

"You call me Aunt Tang because of the generational difference between us, but actually, we’re only seven or eight years apart. I see you as a sister; I understand your pains. We’re both pitiable people!"

Tang Muchuan’s emotionally charged words completely won over Feng Yuanyuan’s heart, making her trust entirely.

"Aunt Tang!"

Feng Yuanyuan embraced Tang Muchuan and began to cry.

The abuse by Zhao Zichuan was something she didn’t dare to tell her parents or let anyone know, leading her to silently endure it.

Now she’d found warmth with Tang Muchuan, stirring her to tears.

"Go ahead, cry it out. Little Sister Yuanyuan, let’s call each other sisters privately from now on. In the Zhao Family, we must rely on each other for warmth."

Tang Muchuan gently patted Feng Yuanyuan’s back in comfort, continuing the brainwashing.

"Sister Mu Wan, thank you, I’ll follow your advice in the future. You are right, we should trust and rely on each other."

Feng Yuanyuan considered Tang Muchuan family now, with no doubts.

"I’m glad you understand."

Tang Muchuan’s face showed a look of satisfaction.

The first brainwashing step succeeded, making the second easier.

She believed that even without sending Feng Yuanyuan to Chen Xiaobei’s bed, Feng Yuanyuan wouldn’t betray her.

Yet, Tang Muchuan knew Chen Xiaobei had his eyes on Feng Yuanyuan, surely wanting her.

She has to assist to gain more favor from Chen Xiaobei, exploiting both sides.

Feng Yuanyuan, naïve and unsuspecting of Tang Muchuan’s schemes, was being sold while helping count the money.

"Speaking of which, although Chen Xiaobei is a beast, he helped you with a big favor."

Tang Muchuan continued brainwashing!

Feng Yuanyuan wiped away her tears and asked quizzically, "How did he help me?"

"He crippled Zhao Zichuan. From now on, Zhao Zichuan can only sit in a wheelchair, and he can’t do anything about domestic violence against you anymore."

Tang Muchuan began the second step of her plan.

Feng Yuanyuan furrowed her brows and said, "While that’s what it is, Xiao Chuan is crippled, and my heart aches. Besides, what about our married life in the future?"

"Married life doesn’t necessarily have to be with him."

Tang Muchuan said.

"Ah?" Feng Yuanyuan’s eyes widened in surprise, quickly shaking her head and saying, "No, I can’t do something so unfaithful."

"Are you saying I’m unfaithful?"

Tang Muchuan wore a stern, disappointed expression.

Feng Yuanyuan hurried to explain, "Sister Mu Wan, that’s not what I meant. I was taught from a young age to adhere to the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, not to betray my husband. I understand your special circumstance, but I can’t do it."

Tang Muchuan furrowed her brows briefly before relaxing them, choosing not to pursue further brainwashing of Feng Yuanyuan.

She knew Feng Yuanyuan’s traditional mindset couldn’t be changed overnight; forcing it could backfire.

"Your thinking is right. Take care of yourself, and if you encounter trouble, call me. As a sister, I will protect you."

"Okay, Sister Mu Wan, thank you, you’re really kind!"

Feng Yuanyuan was deeply moved.

Tang Muchuan was about to leave the ward, and Feng Yuanyuan got up to see her out.

"Go back; no need to see me off."

Feng Yuanyuan bit her lip, hesitating to speak.

"Say whatever you want; don’t be bashful."

Tang Muchuan said generously.

"Sister Mu Wan, I have something I’m curious about, but I’m afraid you’ll be angry if I ask."

Feng Yuanyuan said softly.

"I said, we’re good sisters; we need to trust each other. How could I be angry? Ask whatever you want, I won’t hide anything from you."

Tang Muchuan took Feng Yuanyuan’s hand and said.

"Did Chen Xiaobei really last for an hour?"

Feng Yuanyuan spoke quietly, her face blushing immediately.

Tang Muchuan didn’t expect this question from Feng Yuanyuan.

"Yes, it was indeed over an hour, nearly wearing me out. Do you also find it unbelievable?"

Tang Muchuan said.

"Um..."

Feng Yuanyuan acknowledged quietly, "Xiao Chuan said it’s impossible for any man to last that long in this world; going over ten minutes surpasses ninety-five percent of men already. I’ve only been with Xiao Chuan, so I find it incredible."

"Xiao Chuan’s not wrong, maybe Chen Xiaobei’s just extraordinarily talented. Let me tell you quietly, though I’m angry with what he did to me, I must admit, it felt so good, an unprecedented experience and satisfaction. Only by experiencing it personally can one understand that feeling; it was incredibly exhilarating!"

Tang Muchuan was secretly pleased, thinking about how to continue brainwashing Feng Yuanyuan into getting on Chen Xiaobei’s bed despite her traditional mindset. She hadn’t expected Feng Yuanyuan to bring up the subject herself, making the matter much easier.