4

The next day, Zhuang Ming's mother called and said she wanted me to come over for a meal with her.

I don't even have to think to know what I'm walking into.

Because Zhuang Ming's mother has never liked me, all because I haven't given their family a child.

But this isn't something I can decide; it's Zhuang Ming who refuses to have one.

Of course, she wouldn't blame her son; instead, she blames me, her daughter-in-law, for lacking charm, and constantly finds fault with me.

When I arrived at the Zhuang Family's house, Xu Ya was actually there too.

She's like a ghost that won't leave!

Inside, Xu Ya and Mother Zhuang were chatting happily, as if they were family.

When they saw me enter.

"Oh, Lan is here, have a seat."

Mother Zhuang shot me a disdainful glance and let go of Xu Ya's hand.

My presence clearly dampened her mood.

"I mean, Lan, you've been married into our family for so many years, and you haven't even laid an egg. It's unacceptable."