Cheng Su had considered that she might clash with the older generation in raising her child, but when it came to her only son, she couldn’t easily back down, even if it caused conflict.
And Mother Qi, during one of Cheng Su’s rebuttals of her methods, finally couldn’t hold back and plained, "I’ve had four children and did the same with all of them, and didn’t I raise them tall and healthy? Where are all these illnesses and bad things you’re talking about? Aren’t they all the same people, just that he’s the one being so precious?"
It infuriated her; hadn’t she raised children? To put it bluntly, she’s eaten more salt than Cheng Su has eaten rice!
Cheng Su saw Qi Xiaoqi glaring at them and first spoke to her son, "Xiao Qi, time for your nap. Why don’t you get into bed now? Mommy will tell you a story to fall asleep, okay?"
Qi Xiaoqi nodded, letting Cheng Su carry him into the room, where he played on the bed, while Cheng Su returned to the battleground of the living room.
"Mom, adults shouldn’t argue in front of the child," Cheng Su pulled a chair and sat down, speaking to the fuming Mother Qi: "What you’re saying is not entirely wrong, Taiguo and their siblings have indeed grown up tall and healthy. But times have changed, and we can’t use old methods to raise children because sometimes they don’t work. I admit, maybe some traditional ways can be effective, but they shouldn’t be worshipped like deities. What if the child can’t take it?"
Mother Qi retorted angrily, "I know, you actually just don’t trust me to take care of Xiao Qi. I don’t believe it, was it not the same when your mom took care of him?"
They are both rural women, of roughly the same age and era, she doesn’t believe Mother Cheng is that far ahead!
"My mom was the same, she used a lot of the parenting methods from your era, and I would still tell her and correct her. If you don’t believe, you can call her right now and ask." Cheng Su said, "I am grateful for you ing to help me with the child, and I believe you’ll be more attentive than a nanny because you’re the real blood relation! But the parenting methods should follow mine because he’s my son!"
Mother Qi stared in disbelief; was she mistaken, he’s her son, isn’t he her grandson too?
"A son and a grandson are always a generation apart." Cheng Su seemed to see through her thoughts, saying, "Your son, however you want to raise and educate him, I wouldn’t interfere or chime in. Likewise, I hope you respect me. Mom, only with mutual respect can we get along and live together. If not, then we can’t live together. As for Xiao Qi, if you won’t follow my methods, then I’d rather hire a nanny than trouble you or father-in-law."
Mother Qi’s face darkened instantly, "Are you trying to kick me out?"
So ungrateful, she kindly came to help, and now they’re trying to kick her out?
"I’m not trying to kick you out, just sharing reasoning with you. If you’re willing to listen and follow my methods, then everyone can get along. If not, to avoid conflict, not living together might make us both better and more fortable." Cheng Su maintained a very assertive stance.
"You..." Faced with her assertiveness, Mother Qi was at a loss for words.
"Actually, would I treat Qi Xiaoqi badly? Everything I do is for him. Whatever parenting method is best suited for Qi Xiaoqi, that’s what I’ll adopt. I hope, Mom, you try to trust me." Cheng Su said lightly.
Mother Qi pursed her lips, and after quite some time, said, "You’re articulate, I can’t argue with you, I’m not as capable as you." Saying this, she stood up and went back to her room.
Cheng Su watched the door slam shut, her chin firmly held high, not backing down at all.
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