frightfiction Chapter 1508 Flattery
Chapter 1508 Flattery
Mu Ning and Bai Xin'ai's expressions both changed slightly. Although Mu Ning graduated from a university, she was not as prestigious as those overseas returnees from world-renowned universities. Besides, it's not just about which school you graduated from; your appearance can't be too unattractive either, right?
What do wealthy wives compete on? Looks and figure. What do the wives of high-society families flaunt? Their daughters-in-law's background and education; it's all about the schools they attend.
When it comes to studying in Europe and America, the comparison is whether you come from a prestigious university, and if you do, the comparison is whether you graduated from a university alliance. For example, someone who graduated from an Ivy League university is undoubtedly much more impressive than someone who graduated from a Big Ten University or a Pacific League university.
Mu Ning had heard about these things before, after all, she had attended many private social parties with the Third Madam, which were social occasions for wealthy ladies and socialites. Socialites mostly met more useful "friends" or even "best friends" through such private parties.
So when Mrs. Yu spoke, her smile seemed somewhat forced.
Bai Xin'ai comes from a good family and is good-looking. Even though she is a returnee from overseas, the schools she applied to after going abroad were not top-tier Ivy League universities. Whether she actually completed the courses and received her degree is another matter. The schools she attended determined her social status. So, when this was mentioned, Bai Xin'ai's smile was equally forced.
The third wife paused for a moment, intending to speak up for her daughter-in-law: "That's true, inner cultivation and outward refinement are very important, and in addition, one must also have upright character."
As she spoke, she looked at Mu Ning and said, "My eldest daughter-in-law is the most obedient and sensible young woman I have ever met. I also have a daughter myself, and I often think that if my daughter Qiqi were half as obedient as my wife, I would have so much less to worry about."
Mrs. Yu looked at Mu Ning and suddenly remembered that the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhuang family didn't come from a good background. The main reason she was able to see the light at the end of the tunnel was because she had taken care of the eldest young master of the Zhuang family for four years without ever leaving his side. Four years—what kind of sacrifice and price did that take for a girl as beautiful as a flower?
Whether it was because of feelings or the family background of the dealer, they persisted for four years, and that persistence alone is enough to move people.
Mrs. Yu's gaze toward Mu Ning gradually deepened from perfunctory to more affectionate. Indeed, how bad could someone be if she could catch the eye of Master Zhuang and his wife?
"This child is indeed a good child who makes things easy for us," Mrs. Yu remarked.
These words reveal the difficulties of being a mother-in-law. Finding a daughter-in-law who is easy to manage is incredibly rare these days.
Mrs. Yu has three sons, and all three of their wives have already married into the family. Today, she brought her eldest son's wife. The eldest son is a kind and honest man, and although his wife is a bit domineering, she has a good heart and listens to her parents. But the wives of the second and third sons are completely unruly, especially the youngest daughter-in-law, who looks like a vixen and always tries to outdo her sons, showing no respect for her parents-in-law.
These days, those pretty girls from ordinary backgrounds can act tough just because of their looks. Mothers-in-law can certainly discipline their daughters-in-law, after all, they're not their own children, so they can treat them however they want. But if you can discipline your daughter-in-law, can you really discipline your own son? If the son is completely controlled by his wife, no matter how authoritative the mother-in-law is, it's useless.
So, someone like the eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhuang family might not be allowed to go out, but in terms of family harmony, she's incredibly worry-free.
The third wife was very satisfied with what Mrs. Yu said, and then looked at her daughter-in-law.
"If you're tired, go upstairs and lie down for a while. You've been sitting here for quite a while now."
The third wife's words were full of care, which was truly enviable.
Mu Ning shook her head, "It's alright. It's quite boring to be alone in the room. Listening to you guys talk makes me feel much better."
Mrs. Yu looked at Mu Ning, paused, and asked cautiously, "Young Madam, what illness do you have? My second son is a doctor. I wonder if he can help with what kind of illness Mu Ning has?"
The third wife's words were tinged with surprise, "Oh? Your second son is a doctor? Doctors are great, they're talented. My family also has a doctor, but he was led astray by Qiqi and went to get plastic surgery. Sigh, these young people nowadays, they don't have the idea of loving what they do, they change jobs like they change clothes."
Mrs. Yu smiled appropriately after the conversation ended; the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law worked together quite well. Compared to the supportive attitude of Mrs. Yu and her daughter-in-law, Mu Ning and Bai Xin'ai were much quieter, and perhaps more genuine as well.
Conversation is an art, and there are many things to consider. If the other person is being supportive, you should leave some space for them after you finish speaking, just like in a comedy sketch, and properly control the rhythm of your speech.
Mrs. Yu quickly chimed in, "That's right. If you're not happy with your job, you just switch immediately. Where's the 'persistence' in that? But, Third Madam, I'm telling you, if Xiao Mu encounters any difficult treatments, maybe my second son can really help."
The third wife immediately smiled and waved her hand, "Your child isn't a leading gynecologist, so he really can't help. My Mu Ning is healthy. Although she often feels tired, all pregnant women are the same, so it's not a big deal."
"Oh my goodness, Mu Ning is pregnant! No wonder she looks a bit bloated. I knew it!" Mrs. Yu's sudden realization was quite exaggerated, which also revealed the sincerity of her initial praise for Mu Ning.
However, Mrs. Yu and her mother-in-law only seemed to have a sudden realization at this moment. No wonder! The eldest son of the Zhuang family was quite handsome. Although he was slightly less handsome than the second son, he was still someone who would turn heads wherever he went. Could a man like that, with such a background, possibly be interested in a woman of low social standing?
Let's not even talk about the four years they spent together. The eldest son had to take a liking to her first before they could stay together forever, right?
The eldest daughter-in-law of the Zhuang family has a nice face, but she's too fat. Women are so tall, it's not like she's in a beauty pageant. What's so good about being too tall? Once she gets a bit fleshy, she looks like a wall of flesh. Is that attractive? Oh, don't be like that. As people get older, their aesthetic sense differs from that of young people, but they can still distinguish between beauty and ugliness.
Now that she's pregnant, all her doubts are resolved.
Mrs. Yu's daughter-in-law looked surprised. To have a child, the women of the Zhuang family really went all out, not caring about their figures getting into this state.
The third wife smiled as she looked at Mu Ning, "She's always saying she's gained weight and making a fuss about losing it."
"Oh my dear aunt, don't bother your little darling in your belly, and don't bother your good mother-in-law either. Just be good and wait for the delivery. After the baby is born, you can lose weight however you want. Right now, everything should be for the baby's sake." Mrs. Yu said loudly, her anxiety just like that of someone caring for their own daughter-in-law.