Chapter 340 Need a chance to negotiate
Aunt Chu raised her eyes to look at Lin An'an, her eyes full of hope, "An'an, in your opinion, do you think I still have a chance to keep Cheng'er?
Actually, Yuzhen, Chengge'er's mother, is not a bad person. She is also a poor child. I never wanted to make things difficult for her..."
Speaking of her eldest daughter-in-law Zhou Yuzhen, there was no dissatisfaction or resentment in the old lady's eyes, but instead deep regret.
She said that her eldest daughter-in-law was quite capable. She was the eldest daughter in her parents' home. She had been sensible since she was young and was good at everything at home and outside.
Aunt Chu's husband's surname is Gao. Her eldest son is called Gao Tianli, also a genuine Red Miao. He followed his father into the army at the age of fourteen, and was in the most difficult border army.
Gao Tianli and Zhou Yuzhen were introduced to each other. They fell in love with each other at first sight and naturally got married and had children.
The Gao family has always been harmonious, and Aunt Chu is not a mother-in-law who is harsh on her daughter-in-law, so life is naturally easy.
But Zhou Yuzhen still has a blood-sucking family behind her...
Fortunately, although she was strong-willed, she was very sensible. No matter how much trouble her parents' family made, she would at most work harder, eat less, and use her savings to subsidize the family, but she would never ask the Gao family for help.
Aunt Chu also tried to persuade her, but it was to no avail. In the end, she could only turn a blind eye and pretend not to see anything. She saved some food rations for her on weekdays, as she was reluctant to let her down.
The days passed uneventfully until the two Gao brothers died in the battle at Bianhe.
At first, Zhou Yuzhen had no intention of leaving, no matter how sad she was. After her husband left, she would be the mainstay of the family, and she would have to take care of the children and her mother-in-law.
But they couldn't resist the Zhou family who kept coming to their door and begging.
The Zhou family's intention was very simple. They hoped that the Gao family would not drag down their daughter. They only said that Zhou Yuzhen was still young, not only good-looking but also capable. If she remarried, her life would not be worse than it is now.
If they were to make trouble or quarrel with you, I would not be afraid. After all, all members of the Gao family are martyrs. As long as Zhou Yuzhen doesn't want to, who would dare to force the martyr's widow to remarry?
But the Zhou family is not like that. They play the emotional card. One comes today, another comes tomorrow. They cry when they see everyone they see. They look more pitiful than Aunt Chu who lost her two sons.
Just after the Qingming Festival that year, Zhou Yuzhen packed her luggage and left for another place.
No matter how Aunt Chu persuaded her, she seemed determined.
Finally, she kowtowed three times to Aunt Chu, "Mom, as long as I am still in the Gao family, the Gao family will never have peace. Tianli is gone, I can't let them continue to disturb your life, just consider it as my unfilial behavior..."
Just like that, Zhou Yuzhen didn't take a penny, didn't want the child either, and left thousands of miles away with only two sets of clothes, and there was no news of her since.
Until a year ago, someone in the village said that he saw her in Jinshi, and that she had already started a family, apparently married to a high-ranking leader.
Aunt Chu never thought of disturbing her. She just felt sorry for her grandson, but she also hoped that she could live a good life. After all, she had suffered for half her life.
Lin Anan listened quietly to Aunt Chu's story, feeling mixed emotions.
"Aunt, I can understand the difficulties that my aunt faced at that time. She was caught between her natal family and her husband's family, and it was indeed difficult for her.
But after so many years, she suddenly came back to take Xiao Cheng away, which always made people feel uneasy. "Lin Anan sighed softly, always feeling that there was something fishy.
Aunt Chu nodded, her eyes full of helplessness, "Yes, I didn't expect her to come back. I also know it's not easy for her, but Cheng Ge'er was raised by me, I really can't bear to let him go!"
Lin Anan comforted her softly, "Aunt, don't be sad. We should find Aunt to find out what her purpose is.
Moreover, Xiao Cheng has reached the age of having independent consciousness, and his ideas are also very important. Now is a society that emphasizes humanitarianism. "
Aunt Chu wiped the tears from her eyes and said, "An'an, I... I'm just afraid of hurting Yuzhen's heart. She had no choice but to leave back then. If things get bad now because of Cheng'er's matter, I'll feel..."
Lin Anan thought for a moment and said, "Aunt, why don't we find an opportunity to sit down and have a good talk with Aunt.
Everyone should speak out their thoughts and listen to Xiao Cheng's wishes. After all, the child has grown up and has his own ideas. And you raised him, so there is no reason for him to leave just like that."
Aunt Chu nodded slightly, "But I'm afraid Yuzhen won't agree. She came back this time with a very determined attitude."
"Don't worry, things will be as they are."
As they were talking, the courtyard door was pushed open, and Chu Minglan and Chu Mingyu ran in. The two little ones had rosy faces, and they were extremely happy to see Aunt Chu coming.
"Aunt!"
The two of them threw themselves straight into Aunt Chu's arms.
"Hey, good kids, where did you go on this weekend? Why are you running around like this?"
"We went to help with the labor in the compound. The army farm has a bumper apple harvest this year!"
"Good, you are really capable, very good."
Looking at the lively and cute appearance of Chu Minglan and Chu Mingyu, Aunt Chu reached out and hugged them for a long time.
After dinner, Lin Anan said a few words to her family and went to find Captain Xu.
There was no other way. Chu Mingzhou had specifically reminded that if there was anything, he should either look for Lu Qing or Director Xu. Now that Lu Qing had taken the art troupe to a charity performance, he could only trouble Director Xu again.
And this matter is neither big nor small.
If I were to face Zhou Yuzhen who is so strong now, I would have to have the confidence to speak.
"Uncle Xu."
Lin Anan knocked on the door of Captain Xu's house.
Asking for help from others is a sweet thing, and you can even call me uncle.
"Hold on."
Captain Xu thought Lin Anan came here again because of the Du family's affairs. "I heard that you and the Du family have discussed the betrothal gifts and dowry. Is there something wrong again?"
Lin Anan shook her head. "Something happened at home and I need your help. I heard from Mingzhou that you are also from Beitian County..."
Lin Anan's voice was not loud. As the two of them walked towards the main hall, she explained the matter in a concise manner.
"Uncle Xu, what do you think we should do about this? I feel like something is not right. Mingzhou is not at home, so I can only ask you for advice."
Captain Xu frowned and pondered for a long time. "Comrade Zhou, as the child's mother, does have the right to take the child away. But I think it's right for you to think about it a little more. After all, the child has been with Aunt Chu since he was young. How can you just separate him?"
"Uncle Xu, Zhou Yuzhen and Xiao Cheng are still in Beitian County. I hope you can make some arrangements. It would be best if everyone can sit down and talk.
I really don't want my aunt to be so sad. After all, she is old. I also don't want any unnecessary misunderstandings between the two of them.
Even if you want to take the child away, you have to give a proper explanation, right? As the child's biological grandmother, the two have a deep relationship, so visitation rights and so on must be made clear."
Captain Xu nodded, already understanding what Lin Anan meant.
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