Chapter 50: There is Room For the Poor Daughter
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Chapter 50: Clear Boundaries
"Big Sister, how did you make this fermented rice? It's so delicious!"
In Songhe Courtyard, Yan Wenkai's voice rang out exaggeratedly.
Daohua took small sips of the fermented rice and glanced at her lively Fourth Brother and the sincere Third Brother, who were enthusiastically gulping down the rice wine. She silently shook her head.
Old Madam Yan, noticing Daohua’s composed manner, quickly tapped her on the head. "Why are only you two here? Where are your big brothers?"
Daohua responded indifferently, "Big Brother and Second Brother are busy composing poetry."
Old Madam Yan frowned. "Since you've already opened the jar, you should send some to them as well."
Daohua set down her bowl. "Grandmother, Big Brother and the others are eating sugar cakes bought by Master Lin from Fuxiangzhai. They wouldn’t want the fermented rice. Besides, I didn’t make much this time, and it might not even be enough for the New Year."
Old Madam Yan shot her a glance. "Then why did you open it so early?"
Daohua smiled. "To thank Third Brother and Fourth Brother. Third Brother helped me with the potted plants, and Fourth Brother helped me build a snowman. I had to show my appreciation."
Old Madam Yan immediately tapped Daohua on the head again. "So, your Big Brother doesn’t get to eat your treats just because he didn’t help you?"
Daohua covered her forehead and quickly moved away from Old Madam Yan. "Grandmother, if you hit me again, I’ll go crazy."
Old Madam Yan snorted. "Crazy? I think you're quite clear-headed. When we were back in the old family, I never saw you so calculative. Why is it that now, in this family, you seem to draw such clear lines?"
Daohua remained calm. "Because if I give something to an outsider, they’ll appreciate it. But if I give it to so-called family, they’ll think it’s their right. They won’t be thankful, and if I do something wrong, they might even complain."
"Since that’s the case, it’s better to treat everyone according to my own principles from the start. I won’t treat those who treat me well unfairly, but don’t expect me to play the role of a fool for those who don’t care for me."
Old Madam Yan was taken aback upon hearing this.
She didn’t expect her 9-year-old granddaughter to speak with such insight.
However, while insightful, there was an unmistakable coldness behind her words.
For a large family, friction between relatives was inevitable.
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As the elder of the family, Old Madam Yan naturally hoped for harmony among everyone.
She raised her eyes and looked at her granddaughter, who was now getting along with the two grandsons again, sighing inwardly.
She had raised this granddaughter from a young age and knew her well. Despite Daohua often smiling at everyone, few people could truly get close to her.
Since arriving in Linyi County, the people Daohua had genuinely cared about were the eldest daughter-in-law and Fourth Grandson.
As for the others, including her father, she likely didn’t pay much attention to them.
Sigh... Having a granddaughter so full of personality and ideas, she couldn’t help but wonder if it was a good thing or not.
Seeing that Yan Wenkai was about to take more fermented rice, Old Madam Yan immediately moved to seal the jar. "Enough, you’ve had plenty today. No more."
She said this and, without any further discussion, ushered the three of them out.
Old Madam Yan was fond of her eldest grandson and wanted to strengthen the bond between him and Daohua. After all, in the future, Daohua would need her eldest brother’s support.
So, that evening, when her eldest grandson came to pay respects, Old Madam Yan scooped a bowl of fermented rice and handed it to him. "Try this. It’s made by your younger sister, and she left it especially for you."
As the eldest grandson, Yan Wenxiu had always been mindful of the responsibilities he carried. He had strict standards for himself from a young age, which had cultivated his reserved and quiet nature. He rarely displayed his emotions.
Hearing what Old Madam Yan said, Yan Wenxiu’s lips slightly curled upwards. "Thank you, Grandmother." He truly enjoyed the food his younger sister made.
(End of chapter)
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