Chapter 233 Brothers and Sisters Separate the Family 1 Your parents both chose her, not you...

Zhou Juan's words made Xu Wei feel ashamed, but he still expressed his dissatisfaction: "We agreed not to mention those things."

"I didn't mention it. I just saw it and said it casually." Zhou Juan's ability to argue improved. She smiled and pulled open the steering wheel of Xu Wei's car, moving slightly to the side so as not to block Chu Lingyi's way.

Chu Lingyi naturally saw the couple and was very angry, but because she was being held by Lao He, she could do nothing and could only roll her eyes in anger.

That look seemed to be saying, don't be too proud too soon, just wait for me.

Zhou Juan would be a fool if she couldn't sense such strong hostility. She quickly looked at Xu Wei: "See? She still refuses to give up."

Xu Wei didn't say anything. He sighed silently after Chu Lingyi walked away. The fact that Chu Lingyi had easily provoked the relationship between him and Zhou Juan to the point of divorce was not entirely Chu Lingyi's fault. It was they who gave Chu Lingyi an opportunity.

Just like a hemp rope tends to break at the thinnest part, if there hadn't been so many problems accumulated between them, their relationship wouldn't be so fragile that it would break at any point.

He looked at Zhou Juan seriously. "I don't care what happens to her. Just remember, if there are any problems in the future, we will face them together. Don't fight among ourselves."

Zhou Juan had no way to refute this. She knew that she was not a good person either, so she rolled her eyes and agreed.

Just then, Yao Zhizhi and Qi Changxiao came out, and Zhou Juan hurried over to say hello.

Yao Zhizhi smiled and invited the couple to come to her house for a visit, but Zhou Juan quickly declined: "No, it's getting late, and you still have to take care of the children, which is quite tiring. Let's go back."

Yao Zhizhi didn't force it, she was quite relieved. Zhou Juan also began to be sensible and knew which words were polite and which were serious.

The two couples separated in the narrow alley and went back to their homes.

Yao Zhizhi returned home and was still sighing: "Seeing Zhou Juan grow up, I'm still a little uncomfortable."

"It is the greatest virtue to be able to correct one's mistakes." Qi Changxiao could also see that the couple was in good condition now, so the old saying was right, misfortune often brings good fortune, and Chu Lingyi's interference was both a crisis and a test.

If you can get through it, all clouds will disappear and rain will stop. If you can't get through it, it will be the blazing flames of hell.

The couple returned home and continued to do their homework until nine o'clock, when the children fell asleep, and then Ning Zhengrong and Tang Fengyuan prepared to go back.

Before leaving, Ning Zhengrong told Yao Zhizhi about what Old Xu had asked of him. Yao Zhizhi naturally agreed, "I understand. Xu Wei is the only child in his family. The elders must miss him very much."

"Yes, a family is like teeth and lips. There will always be conflicts. We can't really never have any contact with each other again." After all, the Mid-Autumn Festival had just passed, and Mr. and Mrs. Xu didn't wait for their son and daughter-in-law to come back. They must be feeling bad, otherwise they wouldn't speak up at this time.

Yao Zhizhi understood and comforted him, "Don't worry, Dad. Zhou Juan is much more sensible now. I will talk to her nicely and she will understand."

The old couple walked for a while, and it was time for Shen Qingwan to go back. Yao Zhizhi was worried about her walking alone at night, so she asked Qi Changxiao to see her off.

The two of them rode their bicycles separately, with nothing to talk about, so they just remained silent all the way.

It wasn't until they reached San Tiao Hutong that Shen Qingwan spoke: "You can go back soon, thank you."

"You're welcome." Qi Changxiao turned around, kicked his long legs, and flew a long distance in an instant.

Shen Qingwan couldn't help laughing. It was really unfair for her to have a long-legged man ride back with her. She was not very tall and rode very slowly.

Otherwise, with such a short distance, Qi Changxiao would probably reach the destination in two or three minutes.

She closed the door and sighed silently. She was so envious. It turned out that this person was never satisfied.

When I first lived in the countryside, I was bullied by my in-laws and my only thought was to break free from that quagmire. As long as I could leave, I would do anything they asked me to do.

Now, after a period of peaceful life, I began to think that it would be great if I could have a happy family like Editor-in-Chief Yao.

My husband and children are so happy, it's really enviable.

Looking at the crescent moon above her head, Shen Qingwan suddenly missed her children a little, and wondered whether they were living well in the countryside.

Alas, when the clay Buddha is in a difficult situation, she can only take care of herself first. Even if the child resents her in the future, there is nothing she can do.

After taking a shower and going to bed, Shen Qingwan was still sad. Tears fell in her sleep, soaking half of the pillowcase.

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The next day, Yao Zhizhi talked to Zhou Juan.

Zhou Juan was a little surprised: "They actually want us to go back?"

"What else? You two didn't go home on Mid-Autumn Festival, did you?" Yao Zhizhi understood the feelings of the elders. When the younger generation was at fault first, the elders acted irrationally and had a complete falling out with the younger generation. How could the elders put aside their pride and apologize?

But if we continue to waste time like this, won’t there be no younger generations at home even during the Chinese New Year?

Elders naturally want to save face, but their longing for their younger generations still overcomes their face. Otherwise, they would not have gone to Ning Zhengrong to make peace.

This was already a big concession from the elders. If Zhou Juan was a little more mature, she would have accepted the situation and happily moved back with Xu Wei.

Fortunately, Yao Zhizhi prepared a lot of excuses this time, but none of them came in handy.

Zhou Juan began to reflect on herself: "It's my fault. I was still angry with my mother-in-law, and I took advantage of Xu Wei's guilty conscience and didn't let him go back."

"Then you should take the initiative to mention that you want to go back to visit your parents-in-law. Teacher Xu will definitely be very happy." Yao Zhizhi said with a smile, "A harmonious family is the key to success. In fact, your in-laws' conditions are really good. Your parents-in-law have respectable jobs, and Teacher Xu is an only child. You don't need to worry about conflicts with your sisters-in-law. How wonderful. When you have a child, your mother-in-law will definitely help you take care of it without you even asking."

"Well, but she hasn't retired yet. I guess I'll let Xiaoyu come over to take care of her for a while." Zhou Juan understood, so after careful consideration, she decided to give it another try with Xu Wei.

These days, it's really hard to find an only child. Among the people Zhou Juan knows, only Xu Wei and Qi Changxiao are in this situation.

Yao Zhizhi had met Liu Xiaoyu. The girl looked diligent and had good eyesight. She should be a good choice.

Then he smiled and said, "That's good too. Your parents-in-law are still young and their situation is similar to mine. They just need someone to help take care of you. You can take advantage of your youth and work hard. The manuscripts you wrote recently are very good. Keep up the good work."

"Okay." Zhou Juan went out happily, and when she got home she went to the mall with Xu Wei to buy some things. In the evening, after get off work, she went back to visit her parents-in-law.

He had already thought of an excuse: he said he didn't go back during the Mid-Autumn Festival because Xu Wei had a stomachache and he was afraid that going back would cause the elders to worry.

When Mr. and Mrs. Xu saw their son and daughter-in-law coming back, all their grudges disappeared. The old couple happily took the malted milk and fruits bought by the young couple, and asked about their well-being, as if they were welcoming a wanderer returning from afar. In an instant, they felt more than ten years younger.

Zhou Juan looked at the wrinkles relaxing on her mother-in-law's face and sighed silently. She hoped that she could live a good life in the future. It would be best if she could get pregnant before the New Year, so that all the hardships this year would not be in vain.

Some are happy while others are sad. The Xu family’s turmoil has come to an end, but the Chu family is still in a gloomy mood.

When Chu Lingze came home from get off work, he couldn't stand his mother's crying anymore, so he ran to the back to complain to Qi Changxiao.

Yao Zhizhi was not surprised at all. It was a matter of time. She was very understanding and closed her book and went out, giving this worried colleague some space.

Chu Lingze quickly sat down and sincerely asked for advice: "My mother is crying and making a fuss, asking me to go to the police station to plead for my sister. I really can't stand it anymore. Can you give me some advice?"

Qi Changxiao had to admire his wife's words, which were really enlightening.

He also closed the book, thought for a moment, and asked, "Tell me first, do you think your mother did this?"

"Of course it's not right, but she is my mother after all." This is where Chu Lingze feels pain.

He is a man who is neither new nor old. He agrees that women hold up half the sky, but he also agrees that the eldest son should be the pillar of the family.

He agreed with common moral concepts of right and wrong, but was oppressed by filial piety and felt suffocated.

He wants to protect his small family, but he doesn't want others to accuse him of not having a sense of the overall situation.

He has it so hard. Before getting married, he never thought it would be so difficult. No wonder Zhang Wang always refuses to get married.

Comparing it this way, Zhang Wang is more self-aware. If things don't go well, he will just not do it. He won't get married or have children, and he won't have any worries.

His conflicted answer is a true reflection of his frustrated life.

Qi Changxiao had no choice but to ask him another question: "If your mother asked you to kill someone for your sister, and if you didn't kill her, she would die in front of you, would you do it?"

Chu Lingze was stunned by the question.

Of course he couldn't do that, but he didn't want to see his mother die either.

This question was too heartbreaking. Couldn't you ask something else? Chu Lingze's face darkened. He couldn't answer.

Qi Changxiao raised his eyebrows. "That's where your pain lies. You want it all. It's impossible for a person to have everything. If you choose your mother, you have to bear her views on good and evil that override right and wrong, and you have to deal with her aftermath and resolve disputes for her. But you want to insist on your own justice. Isn't this asking for trouble? If you ask me, you might as well rent a house somewhere else and move out with your wife and aunt. Separate yourself from your mother for a while, and then you can figure out what you really want. Whatever you say now is empty talk. You can't figure it out yourself, so how can others help you?"

Chu Lingze had never thought of this approach before, and couldn't help but wonder: "Move out? Is there a house to rent somewhere?"

Qi Changxiao suspected that Chu Lingze was only good at studying and had no ability to adapt.

I could only tell him, "There's one near the woolen mill. There's a block of tube-shaped buildings near the central city area. I think you can find a vacant house there. If that doesn't work, try the shantytown in the south of the city. My cousin has a vacant yard there. If you really don't have anywhere to go, I can ask my wife to help you ask around."

Chu Lingze still listened to the advice. He was suffering too much in his current living environment.

He nodded: "Okay, then I'll go ask."

"Think it over carefully. If you move out, you must be prepared for the worst." Qi Changxiao knew Chu's mother's style. She might propose to sever ties with Chu Lingze in order to threaten him and force him to compromise.

So, everything should be planned for the worst case scenario.

Chu Lingze frowned: "You mean, I should be prepared to separate from my sister?"

"It's not just about splitting up the family, but your parents both chose her over you." Qi Changxiao reminded, "Your father probably can't persuade your mother, and your mother favors your sister, and your sister will act pitiful and obedient. You can't defeat anyone, so it's better to be prepared from the beginning and give up directly. If you ask me, with a mother like that, it's not a pity to give up. Think about it yourself. I've said all I have to say. If you don't listen, don't bother me in the future. I'm very busy and don't have time to listen to your complaints. It's like Xianglin Sao, boring."