Xu Cuihua took out 20 yuan, intending to use it to break off the engagement.
She hid the money, and after a while, when the police stopped paying attention, she took the money and left.
She was going to Haicheng to find Chen Jiayi. No… for her now, going to find Xu Cuihua would be a burden. She would wait until she succeeded before going to find Chen Jiayi.
Since Chen Jiayi left, many household chores have fallen on Zhao Lianwei's shoulders.
Zhao Lianwei was cursing Chen Jiayi when she heard a noise at the door. She looked up and saw Xu Cuihua. Zhao Lianwei spoke to her in an annoyed tone.
"Is there something you need?"
Zhao Lianwei was already dissatisfied with Xu Cuihua and didn't want her son to marry into the Xu family. However, just two days after the engagement, Xu Lao Er got into trouble.
Xu Lao Er went to jail, I heard it was for stealing, and it's not a good thing if word gets out!
The problem is that they can't just break off the engagement now. Xu Cuihua is the only one in Xu Lao Er's family. If they break off the engagement now, won't people say they're bullying her?
Seeing that Zhao Lianwei didn't give her a good look, Xu Cuihua wasn't angry. She simply took out 20 yuan and handed it to Zhao Lianwei.
“Auntie, you all know my family’s situation right now. I’m here today to break off my engagement. My dad’s in jail, and this is all the money my family can afford.”
When Zhao Lianwei heard that Xu Cuihua had come to break off the engagement, her eyes lit up.
"You little rascal, you'd better think this through!"
Xu Cuihua nodded firmly. Originally, she had no choice, but now she didn't need to choose.
Seeing that Xu Cuihua took the initiative to break off the engagement, Zhao Lianwei was overjoyed.
She immediately took the money Xu Cuihua handed over, feeling very pleased with herself.
Although they lost five yuan, Xu Lao Er was in jail, and marrying someone who had been to prison would damage their reputation. They couldn't ask for a dowry if they wanted to break off the engagement, but they didn't expect Xu Cuihua to back out on her own initiative.
Zhao Lianwei suddenly realized, why did Xu Cuihua want to break off the engagement?
She glanced at Xu Cuihua sideways, a look of suspicion in her eyes.
"Why did you break off the engagement? Your father is in jail, and you'll be all alone from now on, having to take care of your younger brother."
People outside didn't know that Xu Youfu was paralyzed. Xu Cuihua knew her mother-in-law's temperament; having spent so much time together in her previous life, she naturally understood her personality.
If she didn't reveal Xu Youfu's paralysis at this moment, Zhao Lianwei would definitely think that since the Chen family hadn't said anything, why should she, a helpless person, back down?
Xu Cuihua gave a bitter smile. "Auntie, to tell you the truth, my brother had an accident on the night of the engagement. The doctor said he'll be paralyzed for the rest of his life."
"What?" Zhao Lianwei exclaimed in surprise, her mind indeed speculating about Xu Cuihua just as Xu Cuihua had guessed.
Upon suddenly learning this news, alarm bells rang in Zhao Lianwei's mind!
That won't do!
The Xu family only has two children. The son is paralyzed, so will Xu Cuihua, the daughter, have to support her family in the future?
She immediately saw Xu Cuihua out with a smile and didn't mention anything else.
Xu Cuihua's face showed a sad expression, but her lowered eyes were calm.
She knew that Zhao Lianwei would definitely agree if she said that.
Although Chen Xiaowei and Chen Jiahua weren't there when they arrived, it made no difference after Xu Cuihua told Zhao Lianwei.
If Chen Xiaowei knew about this, he would definitely agree to break off the engagement.
As for Chan Ka-wah...
Xu Cuihua later realized why Chen Jiahua had married her in the first place.
In the village, she was considered obedient and sensible, a well-known good girl.
After Chen Jiahua left, his parents were left without anyone to take care of them. Chen Jiahua knew that she was soft-hearted and would definitely treat Chen Jiayi well and take good care of his parents, which is why he was determined to marry her.
From this perspective, Chen Jiahua is not a good person either.
Xu Cuihua went home and packed her things. After she finished packing, she went to her younger brother Xu Youfu's room.
Looking down at Xu Youfu, Xu Cuihua realized that the younger brother she had feared in her previous life was actually so insignificant.
When Xu Youfu was little, he was actually quite cute. At first, he would babble and call her "sister".
But later, as it grew, it grew crooked.
Xu Youfu has lost vital signs. He was previously kept alive by intravenous fluids in the hospital.
However, Xu Lao Er insisted on taking him home from the hospital. After being discharged and his medication stopped, Xu Youfu was jolted along the road. He was already in critical condition due to a brain hemorrhage, and the jolting on the road before he had even recovered made it impossible for him not to die.
Xu Cuihua took one last look at Xu Youfu, and some of the hatred in her heart dissipated.
It is said that when a person dies, it's like a lamp going out. Even if there were any grudges or resentments while the person was alive, there is no need to continue holding grudges after they die.
But Xu Cuihua felt that some hurts were not something she could forget...
A few days later, Xu Cuihua sold the livestock in her home and then ran away with the money.
The day she left, she rode in an oxcart.
A familiar voice rang out from behind. Xu Cuihua turned around and saw that it was Chen Jiahua who had chased after her.
He walked with a limp, as if he had been beaten.
The driver was also from the village and knew about the relationship between Xu Cuihua and Chen Jiahua.
He stopped the ox and sighed to Xu Cuihua.
“You silly girl, after Qian broke off the engagement that day, Chen Jiahua found out and was absolutely furious. His family beat him up, and I heard he couldn’t get out of bed for several days.”
Xu Cuihua remained silent for a while after hearing what the other person said.
When Chen Jiahua arrived, he looked at Xu Cuihua with puzzled eyes.
"Cuihua, where are you going? Why did you break off the engagement with me! I won't look down on your family's situation, please don't leave!"
Xu Cuihua did not answer Chen Jiahua's question immediately, but instead adjusted the backpack in her arms.
This bag is the only thing in their house that they can bring out in a presentable way to carry things.
"Chen Jiahua, do you want to join the army?"
Chen Jiahua was taken aback. "How did you know?"
He immediately realized what was happening.
"My joining the army has nothing to do with marrying you! After I join the army, you can come and live with me in the family compound in two years. Isn't that great?"
Xu Cuihua smiled and said, "Chen Jiahua, I'm going to visit my dad in prison. My brother needs money to treat his illness, so I'm going to the city to find a job and earn money. I probably won't be coming back."
Chen Jiahua still didn't quite understand what Xu Cuihua was saying.
"It's okay if you go to the city! We can come back when we get married."
Xu Cuihua scrutinized Chen Jiahua and sighed.
"Why can't you understand what I mean? I don't want to get married. Do you understand?"
Chen Jiahua scoffed, "Why don't you want to get married?"
Seeing that Chen Jiahua was so persistent in asking the question, Xu Cuihua casually made up a lie.
"I have someone I like, but it's not you. I never wanted to marry you in the first place, and now that there's no one left in my family, the wedding can't be held as scheduled, so let's cancel it."
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