The three of them wolfed down their food.

They ate a meal at 11 a.m., and after making a ruckus since they got back, they finally got to eat, their stomachs were rumbling loudly.

After the meal, Liu Yihang volunteered to wash the dishes.

Lin Guihua told her parents about what had happened at home that day.

Lin's mother held her daughter's hand with heartache, her eyes blurry with tears.

She originally disagreed with her daughter marrying Liu Xiangdong. Although their family wasn't wealthy, she only had one son and one daughter, and naturally wanted her children to have a comfortable life in the future.

When Lin Guihua was young, she was a beauty in the surrounding villages and a very capable worker.

There are countless people who propose marriage when they reach marriageable age.

Lin's mother was determined to find her a reliable family to marry into.

But she fell for Liu Xiangdong, that simple-minded boy. They met in the commune's literacy class, and Liu Xiangdong's hard work and diligence attracted her.

They liked each other and started dating secretly when they reached a certain age.

Year after year passed, but the Liu family never came to propose marriage.

Ge Cuihua cried poverty, saying that she had no money left to get her second son a wife.

Liu Xiangdong originally planned to secretly save up the bride price money and then propose marriage to the Lin family.

Unexpectedly, after two years of hard work, he finally saved up a few dozen yuan, only to have it discovered by Ge Cuihua. Not only did she take his money, but she also beat him severely with a fire poker, leaving him unconscious in bed.

Lin Guihua was angry that Liu Xiangdong was weak-willed and couldn't stand up for himself. Her mother also advised her not to gamble with her future happiness, because the Liu family's attitude towards Liu Xiangdong would determine their attitude towards her in the future.

Lin Guihua had already softened her mind and decided not to wait for him anymore.

She never expected this to happen. She went to the Liu family to visit him, but there wasn't a single good person in the Liu family. They left the unconscious Liu Xiangdong on the bed and didn't care about him at all. They didn't even call a barefoot doctor.

Ge Cuihua beat him hard, and Liu Xiangdong's back and legs were swollen.

Lin Guihua felt sorry for the man and asked a barefoot doctor to treat him.

After returning home, she told her parents that she wanted to marry Liu Xiangdong and didn't want a bride price.

At the time, Lin's parents strongly opposed the marriage. Lin Guihua had a strong personality and said that if she couldn't marry Liu Xiangdong, she would never get married.

Lin's mother was disappointed in her son and had no choice but to agree.

Lin Guihua married Liu Xiangdong while he was ill. No one came to pick her up, so she went to Liu's house dressed in festive clothes, with her older brother carrying her luggage.

The Liu family didn't give them any respectable ceremony. Conditions were tough back then, and no family had any surplus food.

Now that I know this son-in-law isn't my biological son, but someone I adopted, everything makes sense.

Liu Xiangdong has had a tough time making a living over the years.

It's good that I left with nothing; I won't be leeched off by that family anymore, and I can keep the money I earn for myself. My grandson is also doing well now.

That's good, that's good.

Liu Xiangdong understood his mother-in-law's feelings.

He solemnly said, "Mom, don't worry, I will never let Guihua suffer again."

I've been a burden and have wronged her all these years; I'm truly sorry.

"It's not your fault, child. You've had it tough too. They've bullied you so much over the years. Luckily, God has eyes."

You've worked like a slave for their family all these years, and you've already repaid the debt of gratitude you owed them. Don't feel burdened. Just live your own life from now on. No matter where you are, as long as you're doing well, I'll be at ease." Lin's mother wiped away a tear.

"Thank you, Mom, I understand."

"Mom, you don't know, Hanghang is really good at running a business. We've made quite a bit of money in the last two months."

After saying that, Lin Guihua took out three hundred yuan from her pocket: "I came back in a hurry this time and didn't bring you anything. You and Dad can keep this money and spend it slowly."

Lin's mother pushed him away, saying, "You have plenty of expenses when you go out. Why give it to me? Keep it for yourself and buy yourself a couple of new clothes."

Her daughter was incredibly beautiful when she was young, looking like a fairy when she dressed up. But after becoming a mother, she never wore a nice outfit again.

"Please accept this. I don't know when I'll be back after this trip, so please accept it as a token of my filial piety."

You and Dad have been supporting us all these years, and I've never given you a single penny!

"I'm sorry, Mom." Lin Guihua felt guilty towards her parents as she thought about the past years, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Back then, she insisted on marrying him without asking for a dowry, and was used as a negative example by people from all around, who said she was crazy for a man, was throwing herself at him, and had no shame.

The parents also lost face and were pointed at and gossiped about.

Every time she returned to her parents' home after marriage, Ge Cuihua never brought a penny, while everyone else brought large bags and small packages, but she came empty-handed.

Ge Cuihua never paid for the children's tuition, living expenses, and other fees; she and Liu Xiangdong had to cover them themselves. Sometimes, when they were really short of money, they had to go back to her parents' home to borrow money.

As a result, my parents also suffered a lot of scolding from my sister-in-law.

This was the first time she had extra money and could openly give it to her parents.

"Don't cry, Mom will accept it, okay? My daughter has finally made it through. From now on, the days will be good. Don't cry." The mother and daughter hugged each other tightly.

Lin's father was also happy for his daughter.

That night, Liu Yihang slept in the same room as his cousin Lin Wu.

Lin Guihua shared a room with her mother. The mother and daughter were about to part ways, so they had a private chat.

Liu Xiangdong and Lin's father spent the night in Lin Wen's (elder cousin's) room.

Lin Wu is such a good sleeper; he starts snoring less than a minute after lying down.

"Ha... Hoo"

Liu Yihang couldn't sleep. So much had happened today, making him very excited.

After confirming that Lin Wu was asleep, he took out the "treasure" that the treasure-hunting rat had found that day from his miniature space.

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