When the topic of dividing the house and the family property came up, Qin Yue was actually dissatisfied with her mother-in-law's decision.
Deep down, she hoped her son would get a larger share.
After all, Wenru was indeed a married daughter...
But when she thought about how she had only mentioned it a few times that year, her lover and children were unhappy with her.
In addition, her daughter's brush with death has made her realize that the most important thing between family members is affection, not money.
Therefore, even though she felt it was inappropriate for her daughter to monopolize the family's things, she would not say anything more. She didn't want to drift apart from her daughter, nor did she want her husband and two sons to blame her.
The family eventually fell apart!
In addition, she knew her daughter's character and knew that even if she became wealthy, she wouldn't mistreat her brothers.
Then, she quickly smiled, took her daughter's hand, and said, "Mom has figured it out. Since it was left to you by your grandmother, you can do with it however you want. I was stubborn back then and hurt you. I apologize to you! Wenru, I'm so sorry!"
Knowing her mother's attitude, Guan Wenru smiled.
She didn't blame her mother for being a bit sexist; after all, people are naturally biased, and it's normal to sometimes neglect one child when you have many.
But my mother still has her values and reason, and that's enough!
The resentment from back then has long since dissipated in the past few years.
How have my father and mother gotten through these past five years? They've aged several times over because of her!
So she can sense whether her parents love her or not. Even if her parents don't love her more than her older or younger brothers, it's still enough!
She took her mother's hand and said, "Mom, I'm glad you think this way. Today I'll reassure you that besides this courtyard, I will divide the things Grandma left behind equally. My brother and Hongqi are my family, and I won't let them have a hard time."
Hearing this, Qin Yue breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay, Mom has come to terms with it now. Money isn't important anymore. The most important thing is that you all stay healthy!"
My daughter has been in a coma for five years, it really terrified her!
...
On the other hand, two days later.
The train, belching thick smoke, slowly pulled away from the platform.
Guan Hongqi carried two heavy bags, with Lin Wei following behind him. The two walked out of the bustling station one after the other.
The train journey of several days was exhausting, but the low tension between the two was even more suffocating than the fatigue of the journey.
When they were in the capital, Guan Hongqi didn't know how to talk to her.
After two days of calming down on the train, he has made his decision.
So, after leaving the train station, he looked at Lin Wei with a serious expression and said, "Shall we have a serious talk?"
Lin Wei had the same idea.
She was exhausted after holding it in for several days.
So instead of going straight back to the army, the two found a relatively quiet teahouse to sit down.
A short while later, two cups of inexpensive jasmine tea were served.
The tea was steaming hot, but it couldn't warm the coldness between them.
Guan Hongqi looked at the familiar scenery of the garrison outside the window, took a deep breath, turned his head, and looked at Lin Wei with a calm but firm gaze. "Lin Wei, I have made a decision about my career."
Lin Wei lowered her head, unconsciously stirring the tea leaves in her cup with a spoon, and hummed in response, "Go ahead."
Guan Hongqi cut straight to the point, his voice not much of an inflection, “I will submit my transfer report when I get back, because I have already talked to the leaders and the assignment intention has been decided. I will not go to the capital, but to Jiangcheng Steel Plant. At my current level, I will be assigned there and the salary will be a hundred or two hundred yuan, which is enough to live on.”
He paused, observing Lin Wei's reaction, and continued, "Would you... like to come with me?"
Snap!
The spoon in Lin Wei's hand fell into the cup, splashing up a few drops of water.
She abruptly raised her head, her eyes instantly reddening as she stared at Guan Hongqi in disbelief. Her chest heaved violently, and her voice trembled slightly with excitement and anger.
"Guan Hongqi! You...you say it again? Where are you going? Jiangcheng?! What kind of place is that? A third-tier city I've never even heard of! How much can a steel factory pay? The factory manager only earns a couple hundred. You might as well stay in the army!"
Her voice suddenly rose, drawing the attention of several guests at nearby tables.
But she couldn't care less anymore; all the pent-up grievances and resentment she had accumulated along the way finally erupted. "Guan Hongqi! Don't you feel sorry for me? What right do you have?! What right do you have to make me give up everything here and go with you to live a miserable life in that kind of place?!"
As she spoke, tears finally streamed down her face. She wiped them away fiercely with the back of her hand and questioned, "You could have gone back to the capital! Your family has such a big courtyard house! Your brother-in-law and your parents are so capable; they could have easily put in a word for you and found you a good job in the capital!"
You have a spacious and comfortable place to live, and a bright future! Why are you so stubborn? Why are you making things so complicated?! Have you ever thought about me?! Have you thought about our future?!
Faced with her barrage of questions and tears, Guan Hongqi's face remained expressionless, with only a faint trace of weariness and disappointment flashing deep in his eyes.
He waited until she finished speaking before speaking, his voice still calm, even a little too calm, "Lin Wei, two months ago, when we first met through an introduction, I told you very clearly."
I said I planned to change careers, and I might not return to the capital. I might go to a local factory or mine and start from the bottom. What did you say at that time?
You said you'd support me, that you'd support me no matter where I went, as long as we were together and lived a good life. Didn't you say that? Now tell me, why did it work then, but not now?
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