Chapter 117: The Vicious Mother-in-Law’s Affection – 8 (End)

Zhang Ruiran’s engagement ceremony remained a hot topic among the teachers at her school for a long time. They all said she had truly fallen into a bed of roses. They lamented that they weren’t so lucky; their lives were filled with endless trouble from difficult mothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, while their husbands just tried to smooth things over without taking a stand. It was incredibly frustrating.

After the engagement, the wedding date wasn’t far off. Originally, Zhang Ruiran had thought about just skipping straight to the wedding, feeling that holding two separate events was both expensive and exhausting.

Ren Xin, however, disagreed. “A wedding might only happen once in a lifetime, so it must be perfect. Things like the proposal, making him play the fool—you should do whatever makes you happy. If you start feeling sorry for him now, won’t he bully you to death later? You can love him, but never pity him, or you’ll end up very miserable.”

Zhang Ruiran felt there was some truth to those words.

Tang Ruihang: “…” He once again confirmed that this was indeed his biological mother.

“How about this, Mom? During the wedding, why don’t you sit with the bride’s family? You’re screwing over your own son way too much.”

Ren Xin thought this was an excellent suggestion and even praised him. “You’re so clever! That way I can help block the door too. I guarantee you won’t be able to push it open.”

Tang Ruihang: “…” He was utterly speechless!

During the wedding, there was a segment where the newlyweds bowed to their parents to thank them for raising them. Ren Xin found it tedious, but she complied nonetheless.

Tang Ruihang was truly terrified that his mother would do something unreliable. Seeing that everything was going smoothly, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But he realized he had relaxed too soon.

When the newlyweds were making their rounds to toast the guests, they reached the Tang family relatives. Someone started making inappropriate, nonsensical comments. Ren Xin appeared out of nowhere and launched into a verbal assault without holding back.

“Which distant relative is this? Didn’t you come to my door to borrow money last year? Is life so hard that you’ve started crashing wedding banquets just to get a full stomach? My son and daughter-in-law are toasting you out of respect for the fact that your surname is also Tang, not because there’s any actual affection. If I acknowledge you, you’re a relative. If I don’t, you’re just a stranger.

If I hear you saying such out-of-line things again and making my family unhappy, I’ll smash your rice bowl¹ and make sure you’re actually begging on the streets.”

The entire Tang family table went silent. They had originally been thinking that since Ren Xin was so wealthy, investing in a few of their projects would be a simple matter. They had also heard that Tang Ruihang’s company was doing even better than it had been under his father.

They had hoped to slot a few of their sons and nephews into the company, but now, no one dared to open their mouths. It was all the fault of that person who couldn’t read the room.

Ren Xin’s outburst made Zhang Ruiran’s eyes sparkle even more. Whose family had such a divine mother-in-law, capable of both civil discourse and martial defense²?

Oh, she was hers!

She was so happy—happier than she would be on her wedding night. Could she sleep with her mother-in-law tonight?

Tang Ruihang: “…” In your dreams!

“But I’ve realized I like Mom even more than I like you.”

Tang Ruihang: “…” His mother had finally succeeded in making him the third wheel.

Ren Xin expressed that there was no need for thanks; it was all in a day’s work.

After the young couple returned from their honeymoon, they announced the pregnancy.

Ren Xin said to Zhang Ruiran disapprovingly, “You just got married. Why were you in such a hurry to have a child? You should have enjoyed yourselves. The honeymoon phase isn’t even over yet, and you’re already carrying.”

Zhang Ruiran said shyly, “It just happened naturally.”

Fine, if it’s there, give birth! The mother-in-law had money!

“Mom, can you let me spend some?”

Ren Xin thought for a moment. “Then go buy a hospital!”

Tang Ruihang: “…” That’s a bit embarrassing, isn’t it?

“Can’t afford it? Then why are you acting so tough!”

“Then can you, Mom?”

“I can’t either, but that doesn’t conflict with me mocking you.”

Tang Ruihang: “…” Let’s just sever ties. Being mother and son is just too exhausting.

Translator’s Notes