Call Me The Mother of Quick Transmigration

Chapter 28 – My Son is a Phoenix Man (part 8)

Li Su wore the new clothes Wei Yue Er bought for her and stood in front of the mirror to take a photo. “Does it look good? Is it too expensive?” Although Li Su didn’t like such colourful clothes, they were fashionable for an old lady.

Wei Yue Er shook her head earnestly. “Why do you think so? It looks good. Husband, don’t you agree?”

Jiang Shan nodded while smiling. “Mm, it looks good and energetic.”

The only thing Li Su was dissatisfied about the original body was that the original was too careless in taking care of herself. She was only in her 50s, but looked like she was older than 60. When she stood next to Jiang Shan, they didn’t look like a mother and her son, but rather a grandma and her grandson.

With a situation like this, there was no way to take care of her skin.

At least it was different now. Wei Yue Er bought her a lot of skin care products. She didn’t have to use them every night. She could watch TV and apply the facial mask. Although the effect wasn’t immediately obvious, it was much better than what it used to be.

“Mm, let’s go! By the way, don’t forget to bring your things. Although the in-laws might be well-off, but we also need to do our part!” said Li Su.

Wei Yue Er affectionately took Li Su’s arm. Jiang Shan resignedly carried the items and followed behind.

After driving to the Wei family’s house, Wei Ding Shan and Mother Wei stood at the door and greeted them excitedly when they saw their car arriving.

After Wei Yue Er got out of the car, she immediately rushed over to Mother Wei. “Mother!”

Mother Wei hugged Wei Yue Er and lightly smacked Wei Yue Er. “How old are you? You’re acting like a child.” Then, she smiled and said to Li Su, “I’ve let my in-laws see something laughable. My daughter is too excitable.”

Li Su smiled and said, “I like Yue Er. She is simple and straightforward and not pretentious at all. Her temperament is to my liking.”

Wei Ding Shan stood aside and nodded at Jiang Shan. “Let’s go in and talk.”

Everyone sat down on the sofa. Mother Wei took Wei Yue Er’s hand and checked her daughter’s complexion. Although she often video called her daughter and knew that she was doing well, she was relieved when she finally saw her in person.

“My daughter has been spoiled by me. I always worry about her. I thought that if she got married like this, she would get rejected by her in-laws. Who would have thought that she would have met you, mother-in-law. Mother-in-law is generous and righteous, so you can tolerate Yue Er. It is Yue Er’s blessing to have a mother-in-law like you!” Mother Wei couldn’t help but praise Li Su.

Li Su smiled. In her memory, Mother and Father Wei had said they wanted to have a meal together, but because of the unpleasant first meeting between the original Li Su and Wei Yue Er, the original Li Su thought that the Wei family looked down on others and she didn’t want to contact the Wei family at all. Jiang Shan was also dissatisfied with Wei Yue Er’s attitude and thought that Li Su would be unhappy at the Wei family’s house, so he did not agree to the meeting.

“I am a boorish person who doesn’t know much, no matter what my in-laws say. However, Yue Er has married my son and into the Jiang family. We are all family. Naturally, I would want to be good to her. If I am not good to her, then who am I supposed to be good to? Other women?” Li Su said deliberately in a loud voice.

Mother Wei thought that her words were rough, but she meant well. Mother-in-law did come from the countryside.

 “You’re right. We are all a family, so let’s not be polite. Old Wei wanted to eat out, but I said that it was too unfamiliar. It is easier to eat at home,” said Mother Wei with a smile. “I don’t know what mother-in-law likes to eat. I ordered some dishes from a restaurant. Mother-in-law, let’s eat while it’s hot!”

“Mother-in-law is right. If our families have been joined through marriage, then family doesn’t need to be too polite,” Li Su said with a smile.

At the dinner table, Wei Ding Shan and Mother Wei had been observing Li Su. Although she had a rural background, her etiquette at the table was good and she could use chopsticks well. As for their son-in-law, Jiang Shan, he was good at taking care of people. He peeled and deboned the food, so he was very thoughtful. But, the order in which he did it… First it was for his mother, then for Yue Er, then finally for them.

Wei Ding Shan and Mother Wei were a little dissatisfied with this. Filial piety was good, but if you were a momma’s boy who blindly listened to his mother, then this wasn’t good. However, they saw how happy their daughter was. Mother-in-law would also pick up vegetables from her daughter’s favourite dishes from time to time and give them to her daughter. Wei Ding Shan and Mother Wei felt better about the situation.

After eating, an auntie brought 3 bowls of bird’s nest and two bowls of Chinese caterpillar fungus1. Li Su laughed when she saw it. “Yue Er also gave me some of this bird’s nest. I told her that I wouldn’t use it and it would be a waste to give it to me. Besides, I am getting older. What would I do with this? The young people should eat this instead since they work hard.”

She then pushed the bird’s nest to Wei Yue Er.

Wei Yue Er smiled. “Mum, I also have a bowl. You can eat it as well. This is good for your health. I forgot that you don’t know how to make this. I can ask my aunt to prepare some and have it sent to you every day.”

Li Su smiled. “I’m getting old. What use is this? It’s better for you to eat more.”

Jiang Shan also tried persuading her. “Mum, the bird’s nest is nourishing. While it isn’t good to eat too much, having a bowl a day is fine. You can take this bowl.”

Li Su took it and ate it. She really didn’t think that the bird’s nest was delicious, but it was nourishing.

Mother Wei smiled when she saw this. “Mother-in-law, Yue Er told me that you are renting a place. It is inconvenient for you to live alone. Why don’t you live with the children? It will be lively.”

“Well, we are from different generations, so our habits are different. For example, on weekends, young people like to sleep late. I am used to getting up early and sleeping early. Living together would be a bit inconvenient. Besides, I also want to give them space so that I can hug my grandson earlier!” Li Su laughed.

Mother Wei also laughed. “Mother-in-law has the same thoughts as me. I am also afraid of disturbing the young couple and I want to hug my grandson earlier.”

Wei Ding Shan suddenly smiled and asked, “Does mother-in-law like grandsons or granddaughters?”

Li Su was stunned, then smiled. “Of course I like grandsons, but if Yue Er gives me a beautiful granddaughter like her, I will like her too! Don’t worry, I don’t favour sons over daughters. All grandchildren are good. It’s just, I thought it would be better to have a boy since the world is unfair to girls. When I was dancing in the square a few days ago, I heard an older sister say that a girl in the neighbouring city went to a friend’s birthday party. She took a car there and was raped and killed by the driver! That girl was only in her early twenties, the prime time of her youth. Her family must be so sad. Another girl had her throat cut out by her beast of an ex-boyfriend. Such a mess! These beasts are inferior. If Yue Er gave birth to a girl, how much would you have to worry about? I get scared thinking about it!”

Mother Wei had a sympathetic expression. “Mother-in-law is right. When I had Yue Er, I was terrified. If Yue Er hadn’t met Jiang Shan, I…” Mother Wei patted her chest and looked a bit scared.

“Yeah, in this day and age, people have worse morals. There are too many animals! Raising a daughter is so worrying. You don’t have to worry about boys. You just need to give them something to eat and drink, then raise them as you want,” said Li Su.

Wei Ding Shan agreed. Yue Er was his heart and he would hate it if she suffered at all.

Jiang Shan held Wei Yue Er’s hand. If he had a daughter, would he worry that much? So, he should have a son!

Wei Yue Er said timidly, “Mum, what if I give birth to a daughter?”

Li Su couldn’t help but laugh. “What else can you do? You can’t stuff it back. It might be up to God if you have a son or daughter, but they will still be your responsibility!”

Wei Yue Er smiled, embarrassed. “My… My umm… is a few days late. I don’t know if it will come. I was a little worried when mum said that just now. If I have a daughter and someone bullies her…”

“No, Yue Er, what did you just say?” Mother Wei interrupted Wei Yue Er.

“I said that I was worried about having a daughter…”

“Not that. Are you saying that it hasn’t come yet and that you don’t know if it will?” Mother Wei asked.

Wei Yue Er nodded in embarrassment.

Jiang Shan knew about Wei Yue Er’s menstrual cycle. He silently calculated it and his eyes lit up. “It’s five days late!” Then he held Wei Yue Er’s hand excitedly. “Yue Er!” He had been busy with company matters, so he forgot about this.

Li Su said, “You just ate a lot of hairy crabs, but it doesn’t matter.2”

Wei Ding Shan sat up straight. He looked nervous. “Do you want to go get checked at a hospital?”

Mother Wei nodded hurriedly. “Quick, get the car!”

Jiang Shan stood up quickly. “I’ll drive!”

The group hurriedly went to the nearest hospital. After examination, the doctor confirmed that Wei Yue Er was indeed pregnant. Mother Wei was happy and asked, “She ate a lot of hairy crabs tonight. Will this affect her? Will it be bad for the foetus?”

The doctor smiled. “It shouldn’t. Do you feel any discomfort in your body?”

Wei Yue Er shook her head. “I feel fine.” She only ate one and a half hairy crabs tonight. When she used to eat them, she would not stop at 4 or 5. But, since she had been with Jiang Shan, she found that it was really painful every time her period came, so she wouldn’t eat more of these cold things. Also, Li Su was here tonight. She didn’t dare to eat too much in front of her mother-in-law.

“That’s fine. As long as you feel okay. It is still early, so remember to come to the hospital again when it has been three months!” the doctor said with a smile.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. They left the hospital, and Mother Wei said, “Yue Er, it’s getting late. How about you rest at home tonight?”

Wei Yue Er was worried that Jiang Shan would not be willing, so she hesitated.

Li Su nodded. “Yes, your mother must have a lot to ask you. I will rest at home tonight. You go back first. I will take a taxi.”

“How can this be? It isn’t easy to take a taxi at night. I have called a driver to come over. Jiang Shan, you should drive your mother back first,” Wei Ding Shan said after he put the phone down.

Wei Yue Er also said, “Yes, mum, let Jiang Shan take you back. We will worry if you take a taxi back alone!”

Although they all said so, Li Su still waited for a driver from the Wei family to arrive before leaving.

1.(蟲草) this is what it looks like before stewing into a soup

2. I had to look this up, and read somewhere that if you believe in Chinese medicine and you are pregnant, you shouldn’t eat crabs. If you believe in Chinese medicine, then the explanation is that the hairy crabs have a cold nature and is not good for the blood? Not too sure about this.