Gu Wei listened to Gu Ye's words. He currently only has one son, and because he rarely sees him, he is not very close to him.
Despite being married for so many years, he never applied for family members to accompany him to the military base, and they have always lived apart.
His wife and child live in a one-bedroom apartment in a tenement building, which was allocated to him by his wife's work unit.
"You're back. Is everything over?"
"Yes, it's over. Grandma will stay at the retirement home. There's a caregiver there who can take care of her."
Chen Li glanced at Gu Wei, puzzled that he had actually explained it himself.
"What's wrong?"
Gu Wei noticed his wife's puzzled expression and found it odd.
"It's nothing, it's just that something about you seems different, but I can't quite put my finger on it."
Chen Li and Gu Wei were arranged to marry by their families, and Gu Wei was never enthusiastic towards her.
She learned by chance that Gu Wei had a girl he liked, but his family was poor and his parents broke them up.
After the woman got married, Gu Wei gave up and finally agreed to the arranged marriage.
They might feel that since the person they like is already married, it doesn't matter who they marry.
She was furious when she found out and wanted a divorce. Her parents were afraid that she would be gossiped about, and besides, it was a military marriage, so getting a divorce wasn't easy.
The key point is that she discovered she was pregnant, and with the child, she gave up the idea of divorce.
Although Gu Wei wasn't enthusiastic towards her, he sent her money every month, so she stopped hoping for love or anything like that.
“There’s nothing strange about it. Brother Gu Ye said something to me, that I neglected the child.”
To be honest, Gu Wei felt sorry for Chen Li and admitted that he hadn't put his heart into managing the family.
"Gu Ye?"
Chen Li was a little incredulous. Didn't her in-laws say that Gu Ye and his brother didn't have a good relationship with their family?
"Yes, he said the child is a bit timid, with fear and a lack of confidence in his eyes."
"Didn't Mom and Dad say that Gu Ze and his brother aren't close to us? They refused to help us, saying they're heartless and have no family ties?" Chen Li repeated her in-laws' words.
"I can only selectively listen to what my parents say; it's not constructive."
Did they ask Gu Ze for help before and get rejected?
After Gu Wei returned from his mission, his comrades told him that his family had called.
"Yes, I was even asked to test Sister-in-law Gu, but I was brushed off."
Chen Li still feels quite embarrassed when she thinks about it now. She wasn't familiar with Sister-in-law Gu and the others, and she had agreed with her in-laws' views, thinking they were unreasonable.
"Alright, let bygones be bygones. Don't easily believe what my parents and Gu Nan say in the future."
"I came back this time not only to attend my grandfather's funeral, but also to recover from my injuries."
"Are you injured? Is it serious?"
Although Chen Li found Gu Wei strange, as his nominal wife, she still asked him a question out of concern.
"You're almost fully recovered, so don't worry. I also have to apologize to you; after so many years of marriage, my struggles with my parents have dragged you down."
I know you wanted a divorce, but you gave up because of the children.
I know I did something wrong.
I'd like to ask for your opinion: do you still want a divorce?
Chen Li didn't understand what Gu Wei meant. Seven or eight years had passed since this incident, and their child was seven or eight years old. What was the reason for bringing it up suddenly?
"Do you have someone you want to marry?"
"No, what are you thinking? Even if I get kicked out, I still have a moral bottom line and know my place."
The reason I asked this is because I feel you've been wronged. If you don't want this marriage anymore, I can't keep holding you back.
If you feel our marriage still needs to continue, give me a chance, and I'll change.
Gu Wei felt that what he was saying was incoherent, mainly because he felt that he was a terrible person. If he had a daughter, he would never agree to her being with someone like him.
"This is so sudden, I really didn't expect it. I used to think life was pretty good like this, just like a widow."
Besides, you send me my living expenses on time every month, so I'm even better off than a widow."
Gu Weijue listened to Chen Li's words and his face flushed. What she said was right; he hadn't fulfilled any of his responsibilities or duties.
"You're right, I'm just a breath away from being dead."
Chen Li ultimately did not choose to divorce, fearing public opinion.
"I understand. From now on, I will try my best to be a good husband and a good father."
Give me some time, and I'll try my best to move back as far as possible, closer to you and your child.
Gu Wei hopes to learn to be a husband and a father in the future.
After the two talked, they discussed visiting Gu Ye's family. He didn't mention the idea of going for further studies, and it was still uncertain whether it would work out.
The next day was a day off, and Bonnie originally planned to get up early to go to the courtyard to harvest autumn vegetables, but she was told that Gu Wei's family had come to visit.
"What happened?"
Bonnie knew that Gu Wei was the eldest son of Uncle Gu San, and that he was quite different from his parents.
But they haven't been in touch much over the years, so why did they suddenly come to visit?
"I asked him to come over to pick up some books and catch up with me while we're at it."
My older brother and I discussed it. Gu Wei is different from my third uncle. We can help him out. Even a hero needs three helpers.
The rest of the Gu family are really no good, only Gu Wei is somewhat better.
Your second brother is actually quite capable, but over the years, his abilities have been average, and his relationship with you has been lukewarm, especially with his wife. I don't plan to have much work-related contact with him.
Gu Ye made it clear that he had considered Lin Tao, but the couple weren't very good at interpersonal relationships.
"I don't know much about your work, so you can arrange things yourself."
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