Chapter 473: The Old Lady's Persuasion
Chapter 473: The Old Lady's Persuasion
The veins on the old lady's forehead bulged as she exclaimed, "You... you truly are a wicked child. Your parents raised you all these years, and how much rice and food have Da Bao and Bao Ya eaten at their home? They are so tender and pampered. It's one thing if you didn't earn any money before, but now that you have silver, you're not even willing to give them a piece of meat. Have you no shame?"
Liang Shi cowered at the scolding, and little Bao Ya, hearing her name, looked up with a bewildered expression, her face covered in pastry crumbs.
The old lady suppressed her anger, fearing she might frighten her granddaughter, and spoke kindly, "Liang Shi, now that Da Bao has started studying, isn't the first thing they teach at the private school filial piety? In the future, when he becomes successful, you would want him to be filial to you and your husband. But look at yourself, you're not even filial to your own parents. If Da Bao follows your example when he becomes wealthy and influential, he won't care about you anymore. By then, it will be too late for you to regret."
Liang Shi was taken aback. She hadn't thought that far ahead.
Seizing the opportunity, the old lady continued, "Moreover, your parents don't even know about Da Bao starting school, do they? Shouldn't you tell them and let them share in the joy?"
Liang Shi's eyes brightened. Yes, she should bring Da Bao back home and show off a little.
Master Yu had taken a liking to Da Bao, saying several times that he was intelligent and quick-witted.
With this in mind, Liang nodded earnestly and said, "Mother, you're right. I will bring Da Bao back to our parents' home tomorrow and show him off. As a mother, I'll be filial."
The old lady thought, "Enough already."
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