Ms. Liu’s Redemption

Chapter 5: Double-standard husband

Jia Dalong's expression, which had just eased, darkened again: "Is 5,000 yuan a small amount? How many 5,000 yuan have you earned? We are paying for nutrition, not medical expenses. Your parents have a son, so it is not our turn to pay for medical expenses."

Liu Junlan tried her best to suppress her dissatisfaction: "Although I am a daughter, my parents have raised me for more than 20 years and sent me to college. It is reasonable for me to bear part of the medical expenses."

"Well, ask your parents if their property can be divided equally. If they can give us half of the property, then we will also bear half of their retirement expenses."

Liu Junlan was speechless. Although her parents did not favor boys over girls, in her hometown, no one really gave their property to their daughters equally.

Seeing that Liu Junlan didn't say anything, Jia Dalong continued, "Also, your parents have saved for a lifetime. I don't believe they don't even have 40,000 yuan. They just use the medical expenses as an excuse to let us pay to subsidize their son. You are willing to be the scapegoat, but I am not. My money is not blown by the wind." At this time, Liu Junlan hated herself for listening to Jia Dalong's instigation and resigning. If she had worked until now, she would not be able to take out even 20,000 yuan. It sounded so nice back then, saying that you take care of the family at home, and I will be responsible for making money to support the family, so that you and your daughter can live a good life. What nonsense is said. What is a good life? Is it a good life to have enough food and drink? Now she understands that living independently, with dignity and confidence is a good life. The days of relying on others are not good days at all. For so many years, she has been washing clothes, cooking and taking care of children at home, and has lost herself a little bit, while Jia Dalong has become stronger day by day. Since when, she found that the family status of the couple has quietly changed. Jia Dalong became more and more arrogant day by day, and he used to speak to her in a condescending tone.

But she became cautious in front of Jia Dalong.

Liu Junlan argued: "My brother is not that kind of person. My parents may not need the 40,000 yuan, but isn't it the duty of children to be filial to the elderly and bear the medical expenses?"

Jia Dalong raised his eyebrows slightly: "It is an obligation, but what about rights? If the obligations are shared equally, I ask for rights to be shared. You can't just let me bear the obligations without enjoying the rights, right?"

Liu Junlan's eyes were full of tears.

What Jia Dalong said made sense, but she couldn't make conditions for her parents and brother. If the property is divided equally in the future, I will fulfill my obligation to support them. If it is not divided equally, sorry, I can't.

Then is she still a person?

Even if her parents' property is not divided equally in the future, she is the elder sister. What's wrong with suffering a little loss? Is it necessary to divide so clearly between relatives? Besides, the younger brothers and sisters have assumed the obligation of care, and it is not excessive for them to get more property.

But Jia Dalong would not feel the same way about these truths, because they were not his parents or his brother, and he would never have the heart to understand and tolerate them.

Seeing Liu Junlan crying, Jia Dalong's tone softened: "I work hard to make money so that you and Luan Luan can live better. I have applied for a credit card for you, and you can use it at will. I will also transfer 2,000 yuan in cash to you every month for pocket money. I have never treated you harshly in terms of money. I don't feel bad no matter how you and Luan Luan spend it, but I don't want to subsidize others..."

Endless pain and grievances hit Liu Junlan like a tide.

Others may think that he is a good man who loves his wife when he hears that he can use his credit card at will.

But for Liu Junlan, this kind of life where she is supervised and controlled all the time and her dignity is as low as dust is not happy at all.

Jia Dalong applied for a supplementary card for her, and he would receive a text message reminder every time she swipes a card.

When it comes to large amounts, he either calls her or asks her where she spent the money and what she bought after she gets home, and then comments on it, saying it’s not worth it or unnecessary.

Although he didn’t explicitly say she shouldn’t spend, his attitude was there, telling her that she doesn’t make money and should spend frugally.

She bought some small things with the 2,000 yuan in cash, and there was not much left in a month.

So, she had almost no money to spend freely.

Liu Junlan burst into tears.

She felt that she was too unsuccessful and too sad. She had lived to be over 40 years old and still had to beg for a living in front of a man.

She wiped her tears and said boldly: "You said you feel bad for spending money on others, are my parents others? Well, even if they are, what about your parents? They have their own pensions, and you pay for their medical expenses and living expenses, don't you? You also give them gifts and red envelopes on holidays and birthdays. Do you think it's fair to treat my parents like this?"

Jia Dalong put down the phone he just picked up: "I am the only son of my parents. I can guarantee that their property will be left to me in the future. Can you guarantee it?"

"Can you guarantee that their property will be left to you in the future? Is it possible? Haven't they given your sister enough in these years? , they both have pensions, plus the money you give them, can they spend it all? When Luan Luan was a child, they said they wanted to take care of your sister's children and couldn't come over, you asked me to quit my job and take care of them myself, why do you have the obligation to take care of the elderly, and your sister enjoys the right to be helped by her parents, why don't you say that rights and obligations should be equal at this time? "

"My sister is filial to my parents and takes care of them, so what's wrong with my parents subsidizing her? Supporting parents is the son's obligation. My sister is filial for me, so I should pay some money."

Liu Junlan wanted to say that her brother took care of her parents, so she should pay some money.

But after thinking about it, she still didn't say it.

Because no matter what she said, Jia Dalong would not empathize with her.

The reason why he is so double-standard is that he has the financial ability and holds the initiative.

Economic ability is the foundation of everything. It determines the family status and voice of the couple. This is an indisputable fact.

Liu Junlan wiped away another tear, picked up the tray with fruits and milk, and walked out of the study silently.

She sadly discovered that she didn't even have the courage and confidence to quarrel with Jia Dalong.

Back in the master bedroom, Liu Junlan lay on the bed, buried herself deeply in the quilt, and tried her best to restrain herself from making any sound, but tears were pouring down her face.

To outsiders, she lived a happy life. Her husband was motivated and her children were excellent. She didn't have to work and didn't lack money to spend. She lived a life that most women envied.

But when you tear off this gorgeous coat, the inside of your life is crawling with lice.

When she was over 40, she found that she had nothing.

No love, no youth, no job, no money. Her husband looked down on her, her children despised her, and even that fat woman, Guo Hao's mother, looked down on her and insulted her in various ways.

The pain in Liu Junlan's heart was overwhelming.

The 20,000 yuan promised to her brother couldn't be given. What should she do?