I just wondered into this old Chinese folk story, and thought that even after hundreds of years, people are still basically the same.

The son has gotten in a new wife, and later they find out just how ‘ smart’ the wife is.

The wife now prepares some food for the parents in law. When the father in law tasted the rice, he said, ” Uhmmm, the rice is so good. ”

” Yes , father”, said the daughter in law. ” I was the one who prepared it.”

After two spoonfuls, the father noted that and commented that the rice had a couple of very small pebbles.

“I’m sorry. father”, said the daughter in law.” It was sister in law who chose and bought the rice.”

After a few more spoonfuls, the father noted that the rice at the bottom of the bowl was badly burned.

” Oh, father,” said the daughter-in-law. ” It was mother who kindled the fire that was used to cook the rice. She must have overdone it.”

Do you know people who are like this?