Chapter 203 This principle, Tang Mingli was referring to Gu Lin…
That evening, when Fu Ci called back, Tang Mingli told him about Gu Lin.
Upon hearing what had happened at the Yang family's house, Fu Ci remained silent for a long time on the other end of the phone.
Fearing her husband would worry, Tang Mingli quickly changed to a more relaxed tone, saying, "Fortunately, the Yang family hasn't completely lost their minds."
How could anyone believe a promise made without a word?
If a man who nearly strangled his wife to death were to really go berserk, I can't even imagine what kind of harm his wife and family would suffer.
He wanted to tell his wife that if something like this happened again, she should not go to someone else's house without a man from her own household accompanying her.
But the men in their family, whether it's him or his father, spend very little time at home, and their grandfather, who stays at home most of the year, is already quite old.
In the end, he could only swallow all his worries and tell his wife, "I'll go back in a couple of days."
A simple sentence made Tang Mingli suddenly feel relaxed.
It turns out she had been really tense these past two days, genuinely afraid of not handling the situation well.
Knowing that Fu Ci was coming back, she felt at ease.
Not only Tang Mingli felt at ease, but the rest of the Fu family also felt at ease.
Fu Ci has long been the backbone of this family.
Fu Ci, who had said he would be back in a couple of days, appeared at his doorstep the very next evening.
Tang Mingli was both surprised and delighted, saying to him, "Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"
"Didn't I say that yesterday?"
"You said yesterday that it would be in a couple of days."
Fu Ci smiled and explained, "Since I've been thinking about it so much, I might as well just come back."
Now that she's back, Tang Mingli stopped nagging.
She believed that Fu Ci must have made arrangements before returning.
"It's so good that you're back. I need to tell you all about Gu Lin."
"No rush." Fu Ci looked around and realized that only his wife was home; his grandparents, mother, and daughter were not there. He asked, "Where is the others?"
"I took the kids to the park across the street."
Why didn't you go?
Tang Mingli joked, "Maybe he sensed you were coming back, so he stayed home waiting for you."
Fu Ci echoed her words, saying, "As expected of a loving couple, you are of one mind."
Hearing the words "loving couple" made Tang Mingli blush.
"Your skin is getting thicker and thicker."
Some of her words just came out of her mouth, even more unrestrained than those of someone who had received a modern education.
The two chatted and laughed as they went up to the second floor.
When Fu Ci finished showering, changed into clean clothes, and went downstairs, Madam Fu and the others who had taken Fu Yu to the park also returned.
When everyone saw Fu Ci's car parked at the door, they knew he had returned, but seeing him in person, they were still overjoyed.
Fu Yu, in particular, missed her father dearly because of the unexpected turn of events that prevented her from going to Shenzhen to find him as planned. Now that she saw him at home, she ran straight towards him.
"Dad, I miss you."
That simple sentence warmed Fu Ci's heart.
"Dad misses you too."
I miss you more.
When it comes to missing someone, Fu Yu has her own convictions, believing that she is the one who misses them more.
Fu Ci's heart almost melted.
After sitting down, they naturally started talking about Gu Lin.
Tang Mingli gave a general account of what she knew, and before Fu Ci could express his opinion, Old Madam Fu sighed.
"I went to see Gu Lin today, and she's getting stuck on her own thoughts again. All the things I said to her the day before yesterday were for nothing."
Grandpa Fu angrily chimed in, "Her temperament is exactly like her grandmother's. No wonder she was raised by her grandmother."
Fu Ci quickly reassured him, "Grandpa, don't be angry. I'll go to the hospital to see my cousin tomorrow and have a good talk with her."
Grandpa Fu nodded, feeling guilty towards his grandson and granddaughter-in-law.
They could have ignored Gu Lin's situation, but their granddaughter-in-law is filial and knows they're worried, so she's been running around with them every day these past few days. Their grandson even came back from Shenzhen.
The more Old Master Fu thought about it, the angrier he became. How could Gu Lin be so disappointing? She had endured ten years of hardship and humiliation, and now that Yang Tao had done something like this, the Yang family wanted to kick her out, yet she still wanted to waste her life on him.
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The next morning, Fu Ci and Tang Mingli arrived at the hospital.
Perhaps because she had been on IV fluids for several days, Gu Lin looked better than she had a few days ago.
Upon seeing Fu Ci, a look of surprise flashed across her previously somewhat dull eyes.
But it was only for a moment, and what replaced it was a feeling of being moved.
Knowing about her situation, and her cousin knowing about it, how could he not rush back?
Her cousin's family treated her even better than her own parents and brothers.
Fu Lin called out "Cousin" softly and then lowered her head, not daring to look directly at him.
Fu Ci, on the other hand, was quite composed and asked very casually, "How are you feeling today?"
It was as if she had just had a common illness and was hospitalized.
"Much better."
Tang Mingli moved the nursing table over and took out the breakfast she had brought from the food box one by one.
Today's breakfast was salted bone porridge and meat buns.
Tang Mingli smiled and said, "Are you hungry? Come and have some breakfast."
"Thank you, sister-in-law." Gu Lin was too embarrassed to look at Tang Mingli.
She felt very ashamed for having troubled her aunt's family during this time.
"Eat it while it's hot."
Gu Lin didn't actually have an appetite, but when she looked up and saw her cousin-in-law's eager eyes, she still picked up a spoon and started drinking the porridge.
The porridge was delicious; you could tell it had been simmering for a long time. The steamed buns were also very tasty; every bite was packed with meat.
Fu Ci, fearing it would spoil Gu Lin's appetite, didn't ask her about her relationship with Yang Tao, but instead chatted casually about everyday matters.
“I remember you loved salted bone porridge when you were little. Whenever you came to our house and there was salted bone porridge, you could eat several big bowls of it.”
When she talked about the past, Gu Lin had a genuine smile on her face.
"I only realized how delicious your salted bone porridge is after I tried it. It's completely different from what I've had elsewhere."
"Of course, the bones for making porridge must be marinated for a day and a night. Only when they are fully flavored can they be put into the pot and simmered slowly with the millet."
"I see."
Food eaten outside is probably just marinated for a short time.
Today, perhaps because Fu Ci was talking about the past, Gu Lin's attention was diverted, and she unknowingly finished the breakfast that Tang Mingli brought.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Fu Ci finally got down to business.
“I’ve heard about Yang Tao’s situation. My cousin’s advice is to take this opportunity to cut ties with him completely. If you’re still resentful, I can tell you clearly today that Yang Tao will never be better off than you after the divorce.”
As for why, he didn't elaborate.
Fu Ci had never interfered in other people's affairs so openly and decisively before. He didn't like it, but what Yang Tao did was truly despicable.
Gu Lin understood and suddenly looked up.
"Cousin, you..."
Even though my cousin and his wife are usually very principled, they abandoned their principles for her sake this time.
Gu Lin, Gu Lin, are you going to disappoint them again?
While Fu Ci and Gu Lin were chatting, Tang Mingli was also busy. She peeled an apple, cut it into small pieces, and handed it to Gu Lin to eat.
Gu Lin ate a piece and found it quite sweet, so she also offered some to her cousin and his wife.
Tang Mingli waved her hand: "I don't really like eating apples."
However, Gu Lin felt that being able to eat fruit was already a good thing, so why would she be picky about what to eat?
But my cousin's wife is definitely a good match; my cousin treats her so well.
My cousin and his wife are like a married couple.
But how many couples like my cousin and his wife are there in the world?
Most of the good fortune in this world is just a matter of getting by. If you endure it and give in to someone, a lifetime can pass by in a daze.
As Gu Lin's thoughts drifted away, the door to her private hospital room was pushed open.
Gu Dazhi and his wife came over after learning from Madam Fu that Gu Lin was hospitalized.
The two women burst into tears before they could even speak when they saw their daughter sitting on the hospital bed.
Gu's mother cried, "How did it come to the point where he has to go to the hospital?"
Gu Lin thought her mother was worried about her, so she quickly reassured her, "I'm fine."
Before she could finish speaking, Gu's mother said, "Since there's nothing wrong, hurry up and get discharged from the hospital. You and Yang Tao are having a fight right now, it's not good to be apart for too long."
It's unclear what Gu Lin thought of these words, but Tang Mingli felt a surge of anger rising to her head.
Yang Tao has already had two children with someone else outside of their marriage. Gu Lin is so angry that she went to his workplace to report him, but she still fantasizes that the two of them can live together.
I can't take it anymore.
I can't stand it anymore.
Tang Mingli gave a cold laugh.
Mother Gu was puzzled, but the cold laugh seemed to be directed at her.
"Mingli, what's wrong with you? What's wrong?"
"Because I think you're ridiculous."
Gu's mother could hardly believe what she was hearing.
In her memory, Tang Mingli was just a little spoiled, not the kind of person who would say such harsh words.
What's wrong with me today?
Knowing that the other person must be wondering, Tang Mingli explained it to her in detail.
To everyone's surprise, Gu's mother's condemnation of Yang Tao for having an affair and fathering an illegitimate child was not directed at him, but rather at her daughter's impulsiveness in reporting Yang Tao to his workplace.
"Otherwise, how could things have escalated to this point?"
Good heavens, Tang Mingli felt even more congested in her chest.
She took a deep breath and suddenly asked Gu's mother an unrelated question.
Do you know why, throughout history, women from lower social classes in China have tended to resort to crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide when faced with injustice?
Mother Gu certainly didn't know the answer to this question, so she blurted out, "I don't know."
"Because besides crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide, they have no other way to resist. Chinese people always say that a married daughter is like water spilled from a bowl; after marriage, she can't even rely on her own family. What other options do they have? They can only foolishly resist by punishing themselves and retaliating in a desperate manner."
Tang Mingli learned this lesson from Gu Lin.
"Of course, it's actually very stupid to do this. Even if your family isn't reliable, you don't have to do this. There are many ways to survive in this world. Once you bravely step out, you'll find that the world is vast and beautiful. But this is how your parents have taught you since you were little. They even see these things in their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and other relatives, so they just follow suit."
Growing up, no one taught them to be independent and self-reliant. Before starting school, they were told by their parents that if they didn't do housework, they would be looked down upon in their husband's family, so they had to be diligent from a young age.
Tang Mingli's chest trembled violently with excitement.
Fu Ci felt sorry for her and quickly took her hand.
However, she wasn't the most excited person present.
These words were powerful and resonated deeply with Gu Lin.
She felt that Tang Mingli was talking about her. She had no family to rely on, and was taught to endure from a young age. The only way she could think of to rebel was to ruin herself and punish the other party.
Gu Lin was trembling all over.
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