Bai Jing was truly fed up with those leech-like poor relatives of the Dai family, who all tagged along eagerly as soon as she and Dai Weiguo established their relationship. This one wanted a job, that one wanted benefits, damn it, they had zero capability but were incredibly thick-skinned. If you treated them a bit casually, the leeches would quickly take advantage. Money, goods, tickets — anything you had, they’d shamelessly ask for. If you stood your ground, well, they’d trot out the grandma who knew just how to cry and complain. And they’d tire out the whole family lamenting just how wonderful, gentle, and considerate Liu Shuzhen, the former daughter-in-law, former Saozi, was. Then they’d whine about how society was going downhill and how people’s hearts weren’t what they used to be. A sneering look would be enough to make Bai Jing’s liver explode. This wasn’t about her love for Dai Weiguo, it was a matter of dignity, okay? The dignity of the Bai family’s young lady isn’t to be challenged! Especially not challenged by those country bumpkins? If they want to rise just because one person succeeds, that’s fine, but they first need to have the awareness that they’re the dogs and chickens! They’re piggybacking on her power, taking advantage of her, and thinking they can manipulate her? Ha, after a few not-so-true hints, the spineless brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and their son-in-law, along with that sister-in-law whose vision isn’t even an inch long, lose their jobs. When they come crawling like rats across the street to apologize and laud her, then she’ll kindly arrange jobs for them again. Repeat this cycle a few times, even a fool would understand the trick and know how to deal with this tough new Saozi. But here comes someone a bit clever and rather proud, always taking the top spot among the in-laws. Dai Weimin’s wife, Huang Wei, who is favored by her mother-in-law more than even the sister-in-law, doesn’t buy into this nonsense and refuses to be a puppet to be manipulated. Manipulating with jobs? Hmph, then I’ll persuade Mom to deal with you! You’ve been married for three years and haven’t had a child; you’re not polite and respectful towards Mom, and speaking of the town you’re in, you have no reason! Taking the newspaper with the stories of Liu Shuzhen to Mom, mother and daughter naturally reminisce about her hardworking, honest, and kind nature. Of course, after years of being mother-in-law, she truly missed the dutiful and filial former daughter-in-law. She regretted more than once that polygamy wasn’t allowed, otherwise, Bai Jing could bring the Dai family to a new level by working along with her son. Liu Shuzhen could manage the household, be filial to her as a mother-in-law and raise a few clever kids. Just thinking about it felt so perfect! And Huang Wei? She was accustomed to using the former Saozi as a tool. Whenever there was a chance, she’d draw the knife and aim it at the current tough Saozi who wouldn’t bleed unless a ruthless hand was played. After sparking a conversation using a newspaper, Huang Wei casually said, "Wow, time really flies, more than three years have gone by in the blink of an eye. Big brother is twenty-eight now, and if he hadn’t divorced Saozi, the eldest nephew should be old enough to carry soy sauce... Ahem, look at my big mouth..." Huang Wei giggled, feigning a slip of the tongue and covered her mouth, "Mom, don’t blame me for speaking up, I’m just concerned about Big Brother and Little Sister-in-law. Yes, career is important, but three years into marriage, they should focus on the major matter of having children and continuing the family line, shouldn’t they? Besides, with you around, there’s no worry of having no one to take care of the kids, right?" These words made granny nod repeatedly, wasn’t this exactly the logic! If the eldest son hadn’t gone through the divorce thing, Shuzhen’s child would have been born and could now be running, jumping, and calling her grandma. With infinite regret, granny sighed, having always hoped for a grandson, and naturally added a something more in her heart. Then Bai Jing’s miserable days began, dragging her tired body home after a busy day, not only having to deal with annoying people but also facing the difficult grandma who used seniority and tears as her weapons. She constantly brought out some supposedly magical remedy from who knows where, claiming it would help her get pregnant. If she refused to drink, the grandma would tearfully accuse her of not prioritizing the Dai family’s children, claiming she cared only about work and didn’t want to focus on having children for the Dai family or her son, Dai Weiguo. It annoyed her endlessly; but if she drank... God knows what that stuff might be, she’d be crazy to drink it! Already strained, the mother-in-law relationship became completely frozen, and as the one caught in the middle, Dai Weiguo naturally suffered all kinds of hardships. After all, in a marriage with a phoenix man, he could never muster the confidence against his wife. Although he often felt she wasn’t as obedient or respectful as his ex-wife, every time he thought of the strong backing of her protective parents, even if Bai Jing was winning, he had to turn a blind eye. Besides, there was really no wrongdoing here, right? And, no matter how bad things were, for the mother who raised him with great hardship, he was truly and especially filial to. Otherwise, he wouldn’t allow his brother and sister to act out and indirectly drain his resources. Ultimately, it was because he feared that going too hard would upset his mother, right? Well, it’s also the second brother and his wife and the younger sister’s lack of understanding. They’re not like the third brother and his wife, who take one look at him and Bai Jing and choose to only harbor guilt and longing for Liu Shuzhen, the original Saozi! At least, they don’t cause trouble, right? Though he saw the newspaper deliberately left by Huang Wei, he silently hid in the study for a whole day. When he came out, Dai Weiguo had a candid conversation with his mom, taking responsibility for not being able to have kids yet. For the sake of his son’s future, his mom tearfully agreed. She even supported the notion of Bai Jing’s ambitions being better pursued outside, tearfully sending the second son’s family far away. Yet the resentment took root deeply in her heart, waiting for the right moment to break through and grow into a towering tree. Enjoying great meat and feeling the flattery and appeasement from the members of Liu family village, Shuzhen was infinitely joyous and had no idea. The mere news about her unexpectedly stirred up quite a family upheaval in Beijing’s Dai family, leeching off Dai Weiguo’s couple for a lifetime, and even relying on them the entire time, Dai Weimin’s family was directly shipped off. Granny Bailian, who had been a paragon of mother-in-law kindness and filial daughter-in-law, had a falling out with her greedy daughter-in-law, and they were drifting apart. If she knew, Shuzhen would definitely applaud Huang Wei: this scheming is beautiful! A villain who doesn’t take revenge isn’t a gentleman; such humiliation must be avenged with interest. Then let the dogs bite each other in chaos while she lives her own sweet life on the side!