Ge Qiuqin served the food and didn't say a word during dinner.

In the past, she would ask about every aspect of the child's condition.

Ask the eldest and second eldest what they learned at school, and ask the third and fourth eldest if they were bullied at daycare today, etc.

Today must be the day she is most taciturn.

Zhang Zhicheng stole several glances at his mother, who was indeed lost in thought.

He didn't dare say a word, and even offered to help wash the dishes after the meal.

"Mom, you look really tired today. Let me help you wash the dishes."

He took the chopsticks from his mother and eagerly began clearing away the dishes.

"Sir, go do your homework. Mom can do these things. Mom isn't tired!"

Zhang Zhicheng knew his mother was lying; she was putting on a brave face in front of them. But judging from her listless gait, he knew she was extremely tired.

"Mom, the teacher assigned a short essay today, about my feelings about helping my parents with housework. I can't write it if you don't let me help you."

Upon hearing this, Ge Qiuqin was at a loss; it was homework assigned by the child.

"Boss, take it slow. If you can't do it, call Mom to come and help you."

"Mom, I know, don't worry. I'm all grown up now, what can't I do to wash dishes and pots?"

The older brother gave a look, and the three children understood immediately, pulling Ge Qiuqin to sit on the sofa.

To make her happy, the three children massaged her legs and shoulders, keeping her busy for quite a while.

Ge Qiuqin was eventually amused by the children, and she knew in her heart that the children could tell she was often distracted.

Come to think of it, with children around you, why be heartbroken for no reason over certain things or people?

She picked up her youngest daughter and placed her on her lap, then patted the heads of her youngest and second sons, thinking that these were the ones she should cherish.

...

Zhang Zhicheng heard the door next door open, and he knew that Aunt Xia had returned.

I crept over in the dark and knocked on the door.

Xia Enruo and Gu Shaoxuan had just entered the house, their coats still on.

"So late? Who could it be?"

Xia Enru muttered something to herself.

Gu Shaoxuan walked over and opened the door, only to find that it was Ge Qiuqin's boss.

"uncle."

Zhang Zhicheng called out.

"Come inside, Zhicheng. What's the matter so late?"

"I'll ask Aunt Xia to go and see my mother."

When Xia Enruo heard the child say this, she came over without even taking off her clothes and asked.

"Boss, what happened to your mom?"

"She came back with her younger siblings today, and she was unhappy the whole time. She didn't say a word, and we don't know what's wrong with her."

"Aunt Xia, could you please go and see my mother? We're worried she's sick!"

Xia Enruo sensed something was wrong. Given Ge Qiuqin's cheerful personality, she was still laughing in front of outsiders even after being beaten by Zhang Xin!

Surprisingly, even the children noticed something was wrong today.

"Come on, boss. Auntie will go with you to take a look."

She anxiously grabbed the eldest brother's hand and left.

Pushing open the door, I saw Ge Qiuqin sitting on the sofa sewing clothes.

The moment she looked up at herself, she seemed to have aged several years in an instant.

My hair style has changed, it's all messy now.

"Sister-in-law, why are you still sewing clothes so late?"

Ge Qiuqin was in a state of turmoil and couldn't sleep at all, so she could only pass the time by doing work.

"Xia, it's nothing. I just couldn't sleep, so I sewed a couple more clothes."

Her tone was noticeably weaker, and her listless appearance made people even more suspicious.

"Sister-in-law, you can't fool my eyes. From the tone of your voice and your current expression, I know something's wrong."

She winked at Zhang Zhicheng, signaling him to lead his younger siblings into the inner room.

Zhang Zhicheng immediately understood, pulled the three children into the house and closed the door.

"Sister-in-law, stop. Look me in the eyes, what's wrong?"

She took Ge Qiuqin's hand and looked into her eyes.

Ge Qiuqin could no longer hold back and sobbed as she said:

"Xia, I saw it, I saw it, I saw Zhang Xin with that woman."

Xia Enruo never expected that she would find out anyway. She had deliberately kept it from her to avoid upsetting her.

Unexpectedly, the truth was still revealed.

Just as I predicted, Zhang Xin, that beast, can't change his nature.

He clung to Chen Yan's pile of shit, refusing to let go for a long time.

She hugged Ge Qiuqin and comforted her:

"Sister-in-law, if you want to cry, just cry. Don't hold it in. It'll be better if you just let it out."

Ge Qiuqin could no longer hold back. She could no longer pretend. Perhaps only in front of Xia could she take off her mask.

Gu Shaoxuan could hear Ge Qiuqin crying even in his own home; the sound was truly sorrowful.

"Could it be? Zhang Xin hit someone again? That piece of trash, I'm going to go over there and beat him up."

He pushed open the door and went out into Zhang Xin's house. Everything was as usual, with no signs of anything being smashed.

Ge Qiuqin was seen burying her face in Xia Enruo's arms and crying bitterly.

Xia Enru gave him a look, signaling him to go back.

Gu Shaoxuan didn't ask any more questions and turned back.

"It seems Zhang Xin didn't go home. If that kid does something against his conscience again, I'll definitely tell Regiment Lu. A soldier like that shouldn't be kept in the army."

Xia Enru patted Ge Qiuqin on the shoulder.

"Sister-in-law, I know you're suffering, but you can't always live for others; you have to live for yourself."

Even if you cry yourself blind today, those two scoundrels will probably still laugh at you.

Cry out your grievances, life goes on. Remember, the better you do, the more uncomfortable they will feel.

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