Chapter 125 Renaming
She quickly stuffed it into Shen Cuifen's meat bun.
"Um... comrade, no, auntie! This pig liver is for you! It's just a small token of my appreciation!
Shen Cuifen was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Oh my goodness! Thank you so much, you're too kind! You're such a good child!"
That wicked husband beat her, scolded her, ate her and gnawed at her, turning her life into a mess for twenty years.
Now that we've finally separated completely, even the air feels a bit sweeter.
She walks with a confident stride and finds everyone pleasing to the eye.
You can get a free piece of pig liver when you buy meat?
What else could this be but an auspicious sign?
She readily handed over a few small bills, took the package, weighed its heavy weight, and was about to turn and leave.
Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of a figure flashing by the door.
Lu Guizhen was carrying a string of bright red firecrackers.
"Mom, since it's a celebration, why don't we set off some firecrackers? It'll be lively and bring good luck!"
Shen Cuifen's eyes lit up instantly.
Without saying a word, he nodded heavily.
"That's a brilliant idea! Absolutely brilliant!"
She immediately took out her money and promptly paid for the firecrackers as well.
Lu Guizhen's younger sister, Lu Xiaohua, and her cousin, Wang Jianguo, also gathered around.
The four of them, each carrying a piece of meat and a string of firecrackers, walked out laughing and joking.
The laughter echoed back and forth in the narrow corridor of the supply and marketing cooperative.
They left the supply and marketing cooperative happily, their figures gradually disappearing into the sunlight at the street corner.
Behind him, the saleswoman was still standing there, clutching an empty sheet of oil paper, not quite coming to her senses for a long time.
She watched the departing figure and murmured to herself.
"Is this...is he genuinely happy? Or has he gone mad?"
No matter how much I thought about it, something still felt off.
Why is getting a divorce more exciting than a son getting married?
"Erhong! Did you just give away the pig liver?"
It was her second aunt's voice.
Er Hong grinned, her cheeks puffed out slightly, revealing two canine teeth, and turned her head away nonchalantly.
"Oh, it's not a gift, it's my treat! This is called social interaction, don't you understand?"
After saying that, she deftly pulled out three cents from her pocket. Her fingertips were still covered in soot from the stove, but she didn't bother to wipe them off before stuffing the coin into the small tin box used for collecting money.
Her second aunt frowned, staring intently at her.
"You know them? And you treat them? You're really generous! Three cents is no small amount, enough to buy half a pound of tofu, and you just throw it away like that?"
Erhong waved her hand, still smiling.
She grabbed her second aunt's arm, pulled her forcefully to the side, and dragged her to a corner in the shade.
Then he quickly lowered his voice, afraid that others would hear him.
"Second Aunt, listen to me, just now..."
As she spoke, she gestured with her hands, and her tone became serious.
After hearing this, Auntie's brows furrowed even more, and her face darkened.
"You silly girl, you're kind-hearted, but this is none of your business! She's already feeling down and struggling financially, and by giving her this, it's like you're reminding her of her poverty. Isn't that doing more harm than good? Consider this three cents a lesson learned; don't meddle in these kinds of things in the future!"
Erhong stuck out her tongue, her eyes flickered, and she quickly nodded, shrinking her neck like a child who had done something wrong.
"Okay, Auntie. Next time I'll ask you first before I act, alright?"
Actually, she agreed quickly, but she knew very well what was going on in her heart.
That's really true.
If I don't deliver the pig liver today, I definitely won't be able to sleep tonight.
Even though she gave it to him, she still felt a little guilty, as if something was missing.
It seems that those three cents and a piece of pig liver are simply not enough to fill the void in people's hearts.
Shen Cuifen had no idea what Erhong was thinking; she just felt that she was having good luck today.
Not only did she receive pig liver, but people also remembered her family's difficulties.
She held the package of pig liver wrapped in oil paper, feeling a slight warmth on her fingertips, and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mom, we ate so well today. I'll bring Guizhi back too, and send her some more tonight."
As she spoke, she led the group toward Lu Guizhi's school, her steps much lighter than usual.
I don't intend to hide this from the child.
She knew that although Lu Guizhi didn't say it, she always cared about her family.
How could she concentrate on her studies at school? She must be thinking about home every day, daydreaming in class, and having no appetite.
It would be better to just bring them back and make everything clear.
Let her see with her own eyes that although things are tough at home, they are still holding on and haven't collapsed.
That way she can settle down, focus on her studies, and stop overthinking.
Song Qiaoying nodded.
“Yes, last time you brought Guizhi back, I saw that the child was so thin, her cheeks were sunken, and her clothes were too big and loose. Studying is important, but physical health is even more important. She really needs to be nourished.”
The town is small, with winding streets and alleys.
The two talked for about seven or eight minutes before arriving at the school gate.
An elderly gatekeeper, wearing reading glasses, was sweeping the floor at the entrance.
Shen Cuifen stepped forward and greeted him respectfully: "Uncle, I am Lu Guizhi's family member. I would like to take her back today. Please make an exception for me."
The gatekeeper glanced at her, recognized her as the mother who often came to pick up her child, and nodded with a smile.
"Okay, go ahead, remember to get a leave slip signed by your homeroom teacher."
They let them in, and even gave them a special instruction.
"Don't take too long, you have class this afternoon."
Shen Cuifen asked her teacher for leave, explaining her family's difficulties. The teacher understood and granted her leave.
She pulled Lu Guizhi along and walked out, holding her hand tightly.
When she was suddenly picked up, Lu Guizhi was filled with anxiety, and she even creased the straps of her schoolbag from gripping them so tightly.
She didn't understand why her mother came when she was in class.
But in front of the teachers and classmates, he couldn't ask too many questions, so he could only lower his head and follow along.
I originally planned to ask for clarification after I left the house.
As soon as she stepped outside, her maternal grandparents and eldest sister were all standing there waiting for her.
The sunlight shone on their faces, and everyone's expression was exceptionally solemn.
She followed Shen Cuifen, her steps a little unsteady, and greeted everyone in a soft voice.
"Grandpa...Grandma...Eldest sister..."
"mom."
Finally, she couldn't hold back and blurted out the question, her voice trembling.
"What exactly happened?"
Countless possibilities flashed through her mind.
Did something happen to Dad?
Or did your house collapse?
Or perhaps, is Grandpa seriously ill?
She dared not think any further, staring intently at Shen Cuifen's face, waiting for an answer.
Actually, it can be considered one.
Shen Cuifen smiled and slowly took out two neatly folded certificates from her cloth bag.
One of them was a newly issued divorce certificate, the paper still smelling of ink from the civil affairs bureau counter.
The other one was a brand new household registration booklet, with a smooth and shiny cover.
"Comrade Shen Guizhi, this will be your new name from now on!"
She looked at Shen Guizhi with a smile, her eyes curving into crescents, her tone slightly teasing.
“Look, the red stamp is clearly affixed, and it’s written in black and white on white paper. He’s no longer a member of the ‘Lu’ family.”
Shen Guizhi quickly took the household registration booklet, her hands trembling slightly.
Sure enough, the name has been changed.
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