Witty Wife, Better Life-Chapter 72 - 70 Dont Even Think About My Money (Part 2)

Because she was a bit scared by what had just happened, Second Aunt seemed somewhat wilted and dared not to speak carelessly anymore.

However, Second Aunt Shen, seeing that the matter was over and no one was talking about the remittance slip anymore, became a bit anxious.

“Big Brother, in my opinion, the adults should hold onto the money. You never know what might happen in the future. If the Li Family becomes unhappy and causes trouble, it would not end well, as there have been many cases where such disputes ended engagements. If the Li Family really wants to call off the engagement and demand the money back, what will happen if she squandered it all? Would we, her relatives, not have to clean up her mess?” Second Aunt Shen brought up the topic again.

Uncle Shen gave his younger sister a glare, but nonetheless said, “I think not, Li Wangcai is not that kind of person.” Shen Yeqing shook his head; he didn’t know the rest of the Li Family, but he had made acquaintances with Li Wangcai once. That man was a good person and wouldn’t do such a thing.

“Even if that’s the case, it’s only right for us to hold onto the money for Yunfang. When the time comes for her to get married, we can use it as her dowry,” Second Aunt Shen said nonchalantly. “Look at how she’s living her life, I even heard she bought a lamb the other day, just a flashy trinket.”

She didn’t care why the Li Family’s younger son had sent the money; she just wanted to get her hands on it. It wasn’t that she looked down on her niece, but how could a young girl know how to spend money wisely?

In her own family, it was different having a son. In the future, he would head the household. If her son lived well, that would reflect well on his female cousins. Then their in-laws wouldn’t dare to mistreat them.

It could only be said that Second Aunt Shen was too full of herself.

Seeing Shen Yeqing appear to be somewhat tempted, Shen Yunfang let out a cold laugh, “Well, although I am without parents, I’m not a three-year-old child. I’m not stupid either, and I can handle my own money. Besides, at this time you’re calling me a child? I remember when I had no food to eat and I came to your house to eat, that wasn’t what you said.”

Second Aunt Shen became furiously embarrassed and stood up abruptly, “Who are you talking to? You little brat. If your mother didn’t teach you right, I’ll teach you a lesson myself.” With that, she rolled up her sleeves, ready to hit Shen Yunfang.

She had wanted to do this for a long time, having missed the chance last time, and now she could take her revenge for both occasions.

Shen Yunfang’s second uncle was sitting right beside Shen Fuzhen and instinctively reached out to stop her when he saw his younger sister wanting to hit the child. The second aunt surreptitiously tugged at her husband and rolled her eyes, prompting the second uncle, who had already lifted his behind, to sit back down again.

Shen Yunxiu watched intently from the side, thinking that if Shen Yunfang tried to run away in a bit, she’d help her second aunt block her. Shen Yunfang just needed a lesson.

Shen Yunfang obviously wasn’t going to just wait to be beaten; she stood up as well and chose a favorable position. If her second aunt really did hit her, she’d throw the plates from the table at her face. In any case, she couldn’t just be hit for nothing.

But she couldn’t help feeling angry inside. What kind of relatives were these, who couldn’t withstand a little test? It was just over thirty-something yuan, and they were ready to resort to physical violence. Was it really necessary? Hadn’t they ever seen money before?

And then there was Li Hongjun. Why on earth did you have to remit money back? Wasn’t that just asking for trouble? Even if it was well-intended, couldn’t you have done it quietly like before, unnoticed and so much better? Now look, a good deed turned sour.

“Enough, all of you quiet down.”

In the end, they did not come to blows, as Shen Yeqing stepped forward at the last moment.

“Look at the two of you, what a sight you are. You’re both old enough, your children are grown, and yet you’re still so hot-tempered. Who are you trying to show off to? If you’re going to throw your weight around, go do it in your own home,” Shen Yeqing glared at Shen Fuzhen with bulging eyes.

Shen Fuzhen was still afraid of Shen Yeqing. Not just because he was the production brigade leader, holding life and death power over every villager, but also as her elder brother, she had to respect him. She had been able to call the shots in the Zhao Family for so many years precisely because they respected her family’s power. She understood this principle.

“And you, have you no respect for your elders and betters anymore? Is this how your mother taught you?” After scolding the second aunt, Shen Yeqing turned and fired at Shen Yunfang.

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Shen Yunfang could ignore most things, but she really hated it when these people started dragging her mother into it whenever they spoke about her.

“My mother isn’t educated and didn’t raise me perfectly, but she did teach me one thing: don’t covet other people’s stuff, don’t be greedy. You might be incompetent, but you shouldn’t be wicked. Isn’t that right, Uncle? When my father got married, he split from the family. So, aren’t Second Aunt and I from two different households? Why should she covet my money? Now that I refuse to give money, she wants to hit me. Which family’s rules are these? Whose logic is this? If this is how the old Shen Family educates their children, then I really have learned something new,” Shen Yunfang said, her face dropping in defiance. She wouldn’t be so easily bullied.

“You…” Shen Yeqing pointed at Shen Yunfang, so angry he was at a loss for words.

“Calm down, Yunfang. It’s not right to act like this. Your uncle is just looking out for you,” the eldest aunt quickly intervened, trying to smooth things over.

“Exactly. When did I ever say I wanted your money? Don’t slander me. I just said the elders should keep it for you. I, an outsider, ****, what leisure would I have for that?” the second aunt quickly backpedaled.

“It’s good that you realize that,” Shen Yunfang didn’t spare her a glance. “Eldest Aunt, I know Uncle means well for me, but I’m sixteen now. In a few years, I will start my own family, and I’m already an adult. I can live my life well on my own.”

Shen Yeqing watched Shen Yunfang for a long while, and Shen Yunfang, unyielding, returned his gaze.

“Alright, alright, it’s your own business whether you live your life well or not. I can worry all I want but I can’t live it for you. From now on, I won’t bother myself with that worry. I’ll wait and see how well you’ll manage your life.” At that moment, Shen Yeqing realized that his niece was no longer the clueless child from a year ago, always seeking his advice. She had grown up, and he sincerely hoped that she would be able to live her life as well as she claimed she would.