Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife Chapter 1521 - 1522: Mother and Daughter’s Private Conversation

Cheng Su stayed silent when she heard that her mother-in-law was set on joining Xiao Qi’s full-month banquet despite her leg troubles, exactly as she had expected.

Mother Cheng leaned in and whispered to Cheng Su, "Your mother-in-law is really keen. If it was me, not seeing my grandkid after he’s born would make me restless too. Her leg might not work well, but she’s got hands—she’d crawl there for sure!"

Cheng Su laughed softly and teased her, "Why doesn’t Cheng Zhi find a wife and give you a grandson to enjoy?"

"Oh, quit it. Your brother’s only eighteen or nineteen. He can’t even fend for himself yet, so how could he marry? And if he did, who’d support them? Not your dad and me—we haven’t done much and rely on him for our old age!" Mother Cheng shot back.

"Oh, so you’ve thought about it? Aren’t lots of village boys tying the knot at eighteen or nineteen? I figured you were like them, eager for early son’s blessings, the fun of being a mother-in-law, and acting all high and mighty!" Cheng Su responded.

Mother Cheng gave a light snort and remarked, "They’re clueless."

Cheng Su lifted an eyebrow.

"Once a boy makes it on his own, what woman couldn’t he attract? The point is to succeed, aim high, and rake in cash. When your brother starts earning, plenty of fine girls will line up for him! I’m in no rush; he’s young still, and men need to be reliable. Then we parents can relax," Mother Cheng shared her thoughts, adding, "He’s a big kid now, not grown-up. If he wed today, she’d be just as youthful. Sensible is okay, but if not, wouldn’t your dad and I fret? Better he waits, matures steadily, then marries for a few carefree years together."

Mother Cheng’s views shocked Cheng Su, given how village lads wed early back then, some even at sixteen.

Yet this country mom held such forward-thinking ideas—how surprising was that?

"Mom, you’ve impressed me today like never before!" Cheng Su praised, giving a thumbs-up.

Mother Cheng, feeling smug, replied, "Your mom didn’t go far in school and is a rough village gal, but I’m no idiot. I get what’s at stake. Forget job or income—if your brother married so young, both green, would I bask in mother-in-law joys or just tend another needy mouth? No way!"

Cheng Su laughed heartily and warned, "Keep those words in mind, so later you don’t gripe about our little brother staying single without a grandkid for you!"

Mother Cheng brushed it off, unaware Cheng Su’s remark would ring true down the line.

"Still, I fear once your mother-in-law lays eyes on Xiao Qi and adores him too much, she might refuse to go!" Mother Cheng wrapped up son talk and raised worries about the in-laws.

Cheng Su shrugged and said, "We’ll handle it. As long as she doesn’t hassle me, all’s good—I might even have her help watch him later."

"Now a mom yourself, rein in that temper. If she dotes on the grandson that much, she’ll care for him fully, way better than some hired nanny," Mother Cheng counseled.

"It hinges on her attitude. I just seek basic respect; otherwise, constant fights and grudges—how could that work?" Cheng Su stated.

Noting her stance, Mother Cheng held her tongue. Her girl had strong opinions, but stayed fair without extremes, dodging any village gossip.