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The Importance of a Good Sister-in-Law
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My parents went to New Town, aiming for a marriage alliance with the prestigious the Ming. However, my older brother's heart was entirely set on the neighbor's daughter, Zhang Mo from the the Zhang Family.
I had caught them together several times, whispering intimately to each other. Once, my brother's assistant deliberately cleared his throat, but they didn’t even notice. It was Zhang Mo who spotted me first.
She waved at me and said, "Nuan Nuan." I instinctively wanted to avoid her, but she called out, "Nuan Nuan, are you going to reject me too?"
My brother quickly reassured her, "Mo, don’t worry. I will definitely marry you."
I was completely stunned. My brother had clearly promised our parents that he would marry a girl from the the Liu Family. Was he secretly planning to keep Zhang Mo as a mistress? I couldn’t bear to think about it.
I hastily muttered, "I have something to do," and ran off. I heard Zhang Mo scoff behind me, "Too well-trained."
Was I obedient because I lacked principles? If I had no principles, my brother would be the first to strangle me. After all, I knew quite a few of his secrets. Among the elite ladies in town, I was considered the obedient one. The other noblewomen were assertive and confident in their abilities. They made decisive moves in business and could recount scenic spots like a treasure trove of knowledge.
Meanwhile, I would snuggle up to my mother and say, "Mommy, Nuan Nuan doesn’t want to go anywhere; I just want to stay with you."
My mother would smile and say, "My Nuan Nuan is such a good baby."
In truth, it wasn’t that I didn’t want to strive for more; it was that my mother had protected me too well.
My mother said, "For a woman, the greatest fortune in life is to marry a good husband. So, you don't need to learn those useless things; just be a carefree and unambitious person at home."
But I fell in love with someone I shouldn't have. He is the younger brother of Zhang Mo.
My elder brother's marriage has yet to be settled, and my worries are growing. I'm afraid they might actually end up together.
Having been neighbors for years, our families are quite familiar with each other. The men in the the Zhang Family hold significant authority at home; their word is law. However, outwardly, Zhang Mo has a fierce temper, is exceptionally headstrong, and resembles her mother in being quite unreasonable.
I don't know whether I should tell my mother about my brother's situation. If she finds out, she will definitely intervene. This would surely alert Zhang Mo that I was the one who spoke up. Zhang Mo is so clever; would she come to despise me as well?
Before I could figure out what to do, my parents returned with my sister-in-law. I didn't expose my brother's secret nor did I mention anything about him and Zhang Mo to her.
My mother said that my sister-in-law is a well-known talented woman from New Town and has a very good temperament. Sure enough, the day after she arrived, she secretly gave me a red envelope. It felt quite thick when I squeezed it. She smiled slightly and then left.
My mother held my hand and said, "Nuan Nuan, your sister-in-law is even better than I imagined."
Indeed, my sister-in-law traveled a long way to marry here, bringing a dowry that was more substantial than what our family prepared for my brother. I've heard that she holds a significant share in the family business as well. Even her nutritionist and health consultant are specifically hired to cater to young ladies of high status.
Sister-in-law said, "From now on, let this Health Consultant check on Nuan Nuan's health. As women, we must take our bodies seriously."
Mom nodded repeatedly.
But I felt a bit anxious.
After my older brother got married, the joy on his face was impossible to hide. Yet, I knew deep down he still cared about Zhang Mo.
Zhang Mo recently posted a scenic photo on social media with the caption: "The plan for the year is made in spring."
I glanced at it but didn’t reply.
My brother, however, couldn’t sit still and kept running out under the pretext of business trips for several days in a row.
Watching the increasingly cheerful atmosphere at home only made me more restless.
To make matters worse, the Health Consultant that sister-in-law brought along was incredibly diligent. It felt like she wanted to install a monitoring device on me.
Even when I went to the bathroom, she would stand at the door and ask, "Miss Nuan Nuan, are you alright?"
I was fine, but I was starting to feel overwhelmed.
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