novellhall Chapter 134 Falling for Gentleness
Chapter 134 Falling for Gentleness
"Auntie, these two children..." Wenrou asked Aunt Zhao.
She had already guessed it when she heard the two children call Zhao Xiu'e "Mom".
But to her surprise, Aunt Zhao let the two children in without her permission.
Not only that, but he also entered her room without her permission?
"They are my daughter's children. I was just about to tell you that the two children were so hungry that I took the liberty of bringing them in," Aunt Zhao hurriedly explained to Wenrou and Huo Yanchuan.
Seeing this, Zhao Xiue also spoke up, "Yes, they are my son and daughter. I'm really sorry to have troubled you."
Upon seeing Zhao Xiue there, Aunt Zhao asked in surprise, "What are you doing here?"
"Mom, I've already told Comrade Wen that you're not feeling well and need to go back to your hometown. From now on, I'll take over your job and work as a nanny here."
After Zhao Xiu'e finished speaking, she winked at Aunt Zhao, signaling her not to give herself away.
Hearing Zhao Xiue's words, Aunt Zhao stood there stunned for a while before nodding somewhat awkwardly and saying, "Yes...yes, I have some old health problems. I can't work for long periods of time. I've talked to my daughter, and she said she's willing to take over my work."
Aunt Zhao hadn't originally planned to leave, but now that Zhao Xiu'e had said that, she knew that if she argued back, Zhao Xiu'e would definitely get angry.
That's fine too. If she can stay and work here, I'll just go back to my hometown.
Wenrou looked at Aunt Zhao without saying a word, and carried her daughter into the house.
When she went inside, she found that her room had been ransacked, and even the bed was in disarray.
All the snacks she had kept in the cupboard were eaten, but that didn't matter. Even the clothes she had kept in the closet were taken out.
The baby formula for the two children was also opened.
Upon seeing this, Wenrou's gentle expression immediately darkened, and her brows furrowed tightly.
Aunt Zhao came over at this moment. Seeing that Wenrou's expression was not right, she hurriedly went over to tidy up.
"I didn't keep an eye on them, that's why they ransacked your house like this. I'll clean it up for you right now."
Wenrou reached out and stopped Aunt Zhao, looking at her, her daughter, and the two children.
"Aunt Zhao, I kept you here because Hao Gang introduced you, and because you are hardworking and do a good job. I usually treat you like family, but that doesn't mean I'll agree to you bringing people in."
She tried her best to control her tone of voice, but Huo Yanchuan, who was standing next to her, could also sense how angry she was.
"I'm sorry, it's my fault. The loss will be deducted from my salary." Aunt Zhao knew she was in the wrong and quickly apologized to Wenrou.
Seeing this, Zhao Xiu'e quickly said, "Oh dear, it's just that she ate some of your things. My mother has been your family's nanny for so long, how can you be so stingy with such a small amount? Anyway, you're so rich, just buy some more."
Zhao Xiue felt that what she said was true; she had seen Wenrou put several hundred yuan into her pocket yesterday.
She can earn so much money in one go, but her own child only ate some food, how much is that worth?
Why is it that the richer some people are, the stingier they become?
Wenrou was already angry, and her face darkened even more upon hearing Zhao Xiue's words.
"Is this about things and money? This is my home. Those two stole things without my permission. That's theft, and they should be arrested and taken to the police station. If I pursue the matter, you, as their mother, won't escape either."
Looking at Zhao Xiue with gentle eyes, she hadn't expected this person to be so shameless.
"This..." Zhao Xiu'e hadn't expected Wenrou to be so calculating, and she was speechless.
She had previously heard her mother say that this family was very nice, rich and generous, so why is it different from what she was told now?
"Xiaorou, it's my fault, don't be angry. Take this money, consider it my compensation to you." Seeing that Wenrou was so angry, Aunt Zhao had no choice but to give Wenrou the ten yuan she had left.
Zhao Xiu'e's eyes widened when she saw Aunt Zhao give Wenrou ten yuan.
Didn't she say she had no money? How come she still has money in her pocket?
She didn't give the money to herself, but instead gave it to a stranger. It really infuriated her.
Wenrou knew that Aunt Zhao had worked hard to save this little bit of money. She had just checked and found that apart from the room being a bit messy and the snacks in the cupboard being eaten, nothing else was missing.
And the money box she kept on the cabinet, all the money is still inside.
She was already troubled by her two daughters' illnesses, and now she didn't want to get involved in Aunt Zhao's family affairs anymore.
She handed over the ten yuan in her hand, saying, "Auntie, you can pack your things and leave. You can use your wages from the past few days to pay for these things."
Aunt Zhao was stunned when she heard Wenrou's words, and then she realized that Wenrou did not intend to use her anymore.
After saying "Oh," she went inside to pack her things.
She didn't bring much with her when she came, and many of the things were given to her by Wenrou, which she didn't take.
After packing her things, Aunt Zhao bowed to Wenrou and said, "I'm sorry, Xiaorou, I've caused you trouble."
"Mom, you can go back to your hometown without worry. Leave things here to me," Zhao Xiu'e said to Aunt Zhao.
She thought Wenrou was just asking her mother to go back and leaving her behind, so she smiled happily with her two children.
As long as she can stay here, she won't have to worry about anything in the future.
The two children live with her here, and they not only eat well and dress warmly every day, but they can also watch TV.
She heard that this house even has a washing machine, so you can just throw your dirty clothes in and you don't need to wash them by hand. She had never seen one before.
"So, am I still living in my mother's house? Don't worry, I'll definitely take good care of my two children from now on and won't cause you any more trouble." After saying that, Zhao Xiu'e took the arms of her two children and walked inside.
Seeing this, Wenrou reached out and grabbed her arm, pulling her out directly.
"I never said I agreed to let you work as a nanny in my house. For Aunt Zhao's sake, I won't hold your two children against you. Now, take your children and get out of here right now."
Zhao Xiu'e was roughly thrown out by Wenrou. She didn't expect Wenrou to go back on her word.
"I already said that I'm taking over my mother's job. You military family members can't be unreasonable. If you don't agree, then why did you drive my mother away?" Zhao Xiu'e stood up straight and argued with Wenrou.
Hearing her words, Wenrou was so angry she laughed.
"Please get this straight, this is my home. Whether I need you or not, and who I need, is up to me. If you don't leave, I'll have the guards throw you out right now."
After speaking gently, she ignored Zhao Xiu'e and turned to go inside.
"Mom, didn't you say you were going to take us to live here? We're not leaving. There's a TV here, and we have meat to eat. I don't want to leave." As soon as Zhao Xiue's son heard that they were leaving, he sat down on the ground and cried his eyes out.
"I'm not leaving either. I want to stay here. Grandma said she'd take us here, and I don't want to leave either." Her daughter also grabbed her arm.
If they go back, their father will beat them to death.
Looking at the two children, Zhao Xiue finally had no choice but to sit on the ground and act like a rogue.
Even if Wenrou doesn't let them in, her mother has worked here for so many days, why should they just give up on her?
There's no reason to just kick her out like that.
"Oh dear, everyone come quick! A military family member is bullying us! My mom worked as their nanny for so many days. Even if she didn't do anything special, she still put in a lot of effort, right? Now they want to kick her out and not pay her. Tell me, isn't this bullying?"
No matter what, Zhao Xiue has managed to extort money from Wenrou today. Even if Wenrou doesn't want her, she still has to pay her, otherwise this matter is not over.
Zhao Xiue's voice quickly attracted the attention of other people in the family compound. When they heard that Wenrou had driven Aunt Zhao away, some people felt indignant on Aunt Zhao's behalf.
"Aunt Zhao is such a good person, she always takes such good care of Huo Tuan's family, why did they drive her away?"
"Yes, I heard she's related to Battalion Commander Hao. Battalion Commander Hao probably doesn't know that yet?"
Hearing that someone was speaking up for her, Zhao Xiue became even more energized.
"Yes, the Battalion Commander Hao you're talking about is my cousin. We're practically neighbors, so why would anyone bully someone like this?"
Zhao Xiue had a vague recollection of Hao Gang's name.
She seemed to have heard that a distant cousin's son had joined the army when she was in her hometown, and that must be him.
"Oh, ma'am, so you're a relative of Battalion Commander Hao. I'll take you to find our compound's women's director, Feng Yumei. She'll take care of this." Sun Mei stepped forward and helped Zhao Xiu'e up from the ground.
She had never liked gentle people, so when she heard that someone was causing her trouble, she was naturally willing to help.
"Hey, girl, you're such a kind person."
Zhao Xiue hadn't expected there to be a women's director here. If she had someone backing her up, she would still have a chance.
Feng Yumei, also known as Aunt Feng, finally became the new women's director of the family compound after a period of selection.
As the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean, and just when she was worried about having nothing to do, trouble came knocking on her door.
"Auntie, you have to help me! This Wenrou family is bullying us too much. My mother worked so hard for them, she even got sick from exhaustion, and now they just say they don't want her anymore, without giving her any compensation. My two children only ate a little bit of their food, and they were insulted and cursed at by them in a sarcastic way. We may be poor, but we also have dignity."
Zhao Xiue cried bitterly in front of Feng Yumei, and embellished the story of what had happened before.
At this moment, Aunt Zhao was called back again.
Hearing that Wenrou didn't want her daughter, Aunt Zhao just sighed slightly.
Given her gentle temperament, it's normal that he doesn't want her.
Just then, Peng Xiaowan and Hao Gang returned.
After hearing about Wenrou's family situation, the two of them were both taken aback.
Although the people in the family compound embellished the story, the couple didn't believe it.
They know better than anyone what a gentle person is.
After all, Aunt Zhao was introduced by him, and Hao Gang needed to find out the truth about this matter.
Hearing that Aunt Zhao and the others were at Sun Yumei's house, the two of them went there directly.
Seeing Hao Gang arrive, Sun Yumei hurriedly said to him, "Battalion Commander Hao, this is your distant cousin. This matter still needs your intervention. Your return is just in time. Let's go together now and find Commander Huo and his wife to get to the bottom of this."
"Oh, cousin, you've finally arrived! You kindly introduced a nanny to their family, but you probably don't even know what kind of people they are, do you?" As soon as Zhao Xiu'e saw Hao Gang and Peng Xiaowan come in, she started complaining about them again.
"I don't believe Xiaorou is the kind of person you're describing. You must have done something to upset her," Peng Xiaowan said first with a serious expression.
Seeing that his wife was angry, Hao Gang went along with her and said, "I will find out about this. Huo Tuan's wife is not what you say. There must be other reasons behind this."
"I've caused you trouble. Let's leave now. This has nothing to do with Xiaorou. It's all my fault." Aunt Zhao didn't want to make things difficult for Hao Gang, so she pulled Zhao Xiu'e to leave.
But Zhao Xiu'e is now determined to ask Wenrou for her presence during childbirth, so of course she won't leave.
"Mom, what are you afraid of? We have the Women's Director and so many other people to help us. Don't worry, I will never let you suffer any injustice and I will definitely get justice for you."
Hearing this, Aunt Zhao sighed helplessly. If only she hadn't given her her address, there wouldn't have been so much trouble.
At that moment, Wenrou was at home comforting her two children.
Huo Yanchuan had just finished tidying up the mess in his house when he heard a knock on the door.
After gently putting the sleeping child down, Wenrou walked over with a puzzled look and opened the door, only to see Feng Yumei standing at the door with Aunt Zhao and Zhao Xiu'e.
"Gentle girl, Aunt Zhao, you handled this matter very unfairly. That person was working well for you, why did you kick them out for no reason and not even pay them their wages?"
Feng Yumei spoke first, explaining that as the women's director, she had to serve the people.
Wenrou looked at the people at the door, frowned, and glanced at Zhao Xiue and the others before finally settling on Sun Yumei.
She sneered and said, "Sun Yumei, Director Sun, is that it? Why are you now interfering in my family affairs?"
"Comrade Xiu'e is also standing up for her mother. Now that things have blown up, you have to give everyone an explanation, don't you?"
Because of the previous incident with mushrooms, Feng Yumei still harbored a lot of resentment towards Wenrou, especially seeing her making more and more money, which made her extremely envious.
"Explanation?" Wenrou smiled gently at Aunt Zhao and Zhao Xiu'e, then pulled a packet of medicine powder wrapped in newspaper from her pocket, her eyes chillingly cold.
"Aunt Zhao, I've been kind to you for working for us for so long, haven't I? This is what you left behind, right? My two children have high fevers. You should know best what happened. If I hadn't discovered it in time, were you planning to poison them?"