Chapter 489: I Cant Indulge You
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Mrs. Wang spoke with a smile that didnt quite reach her eyes, Ah, dear mother-in-law, we are all family here. Since youre working now, lets just say this money is on your tab. It can be deducted from your salary. Consider it as you treating me and Yuan Yuan to breakfast.
The next paragraph began with a playful tone, Son, from now on, well be dining at grandmas. She has money now and can afford to treat us. Finally, shes not just a parasite who cant earn a thing. Mother, Im just joking with the child. Look, Ive given this family a son, and now that youre capable of earning money, you wouldnt refuse to pay for this little breakfast, would you?
As she spoke, Gu Zi watched her with a cold, piercing gaze, like a knife steeped in poison, which made Mrs. Wang somewhat wary.
Mrs. Wang had heard of Gu Zis victories. During Gu Zis time in the village, she had been undefeated in all disputes, even sending someone to jail.
However, Mrs. Wang was accustomed to taking advantage of others in the village and the town. She had never encountered anyone more wicked than herself, and she wouldnt lose face to Gu Zi. So, she said what she wanted to say, she wasnt freeloading, and having the mother-in-law pay had nothing to do with Gu Zi.
Moreover, Mrs. Wang thought that in the past, the mother-in-law relied on Yang Taos earnings for meals. She had to work, do housework, and serve herself. Now that she had a job, if she could hand over her salary, Mrs. Wang wouldnt say anything or bother her. But it seemed that the old woman wasnt going to give up her salary easily, so she couldnt blame Mrs. Wang for scheming.
Anyway, she would continue this way for now, coming to town every day to eat, saving a lot of money, and it was convenient for her to play mahjong. It wasnt a bad idea to put it on the old womans tab. When Yang Tao returned, he could directly ask Aunt Yang for the salary, which was only reasonable.
She didnt believe that Yang Tao wouldnt be able to pay this salary.
As soon as Mrs. Wang spoke these words, the others understood her intentions, their tongues clicking in disapproval. Aunt Yang was the first to respond, You may have this meal today, and I will pay for it, but I wont pay for you in the future. Let me make it clear, you and Yang Tao are now family. You should live well together. I wont need you to take care of me in my old age.
After a pause, she continued, From now on, we go our separate ways. You dont need to call me mother-in-law anymore, and Yang Tao should stop calling me mother. After all, in your heart, youve never considered me as your mother-in-law. As for Yang Tao, since you entered our lives, I consider my son as good as dead.
Aunt Yang didnt just refuse their heartless offer of care in her old age, she also felt she couldnt rely on them. With that realization, she no longer feared anything. She decided to live her life as if she had never given birth to a son like Yang Tao.
Mrs. Wang was momentarily speechless. She hadnt expected this stubborn old woman to be thinking of going it alone. She spoke sweetly now, saying she didnt want their support in her old age, but Mrs. Wang suspected that might change when she got older. She didnt believe such words for a second.
Hehehe, mother-in-law, youre really funny, so humorous. I wont keep you any longer, I have things to do. Yuan Yuan, you stay with grandma, didnt you say you missed her? Stay here with her, Mommy will come to pick you up later.
Mrs. Wang didnt listen to Aunt Yangs words at all. She wanted to leave Yuan Yuan with Aunt Yang, just like last time when she claimed to be unwell. Aunt Yang had taken care of the child for five days, even borrowing bedding from Mother Lin out of concern for the childs warmth.
This time, Mrs. Wang was even more audacious, not bothering to find an excuse. She simply wanted to leave the child here while she went off to play mahjong.
Gu Zi, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke up to stop her, his cold voice slowly saying, I dont care who invites whom among you mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. I have no interest in such matters. However, I am indeed a partner in this restaurant. Seeing your attitude today, first criticizing our food, then refusing to pay, and finally wanting to charge it to one of my employees by deducting it from her salary.
Your actions not only cause trouble for our accounting, but its clear youre trying to dine and dash. I cant indulge you in this. If I do, its like giving permission for other hooligans in town to cause trouble, criticizing the food and then refusing to pay. That would create chaos. So, please pay for this meal before you leave.
Her tone wasnt particularly loud, and it didnt even sound threatening, but it carried an undeniable authority that demanded attention and defied rebuttal. Anyone who witnessed such a stance couldnt help but feel a sense of submission.
Mrs. Wang felt exactly that at this moment. She could have simply turned and left, but now she hesitated, remaining rooted to the spot.