Seeing that her wrist was still bare, he smiled and said, "I've been saying I'd take you to buy a watch, but you always refused. Now that you're here, you can pick one."
Chen Shuling didn't know how Chen Shujing usually got along with him, but she thought that Chen Shujing wouldn't be as timid and hesitant as Chen Shuling, after all, they were husband and wife.
So she grew a little bolder, looked at the man in front of her and smiled, "Okay, then I'll pick one myself."
Gu Aiguo was stunned for a moment. Usually when he said he would buy her a watch or other things, Chen Shujing would always say that money should be spent wisely.
She doesn't like wearing those watches or anything, so there's no need to waste money on them.
Every time the two of them went out together to buy her something, it always ended inconclusively.
So sometimes when he comes back from a mission, he will bring back some gifts.
She was always happy to receive gifts, but she would occasionally grumble a little.
There's something strange about Chen Shujing today.
But it was precisely because of this that he felt she was more vibrant and lively.
She quickly picked out a watch, and when Gu Aiguo helped her put it on, he noticed the bruises on her forearm.
He asked with concern, "What happened to your arm?"
Chen Shuling said guiltily, "I bumped into something by accident."
"We've bought almost everything, let's go home!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Shuling was terrified and panicked, and Gu Aiguo felt that something was wrong.
"I need to go to a friend's house. I have something to tell you. You can go back first!"
Gu Aiguo smiled and asked, "Are you planning to go to Madam Li's house?"
Chen Shuling nodded haphazardly and ran away.
Gu Aiguo's expression changed instantly; she wasn't his wife.
Because Madam Li never existed.
After returning home, Chen Shuling's heart remained unsettled for a long time.
If her older sister hadn't run away back then, she wouldn't have married that abusive man.
Now she's married so well, her sister-in-law is so gentle and willing to spend money on her, her family is well-off, and her looks and figure are many times better than her abusive husband.
On what grounds?
She was resentful that she had suffered so much because of her, while she was living a carefree life here.
She didn't want to go back to her old life; she wanted to be someone superior.
The next morning, Chen Shujing brought breakfast made by Zhang Ma from her family to visit Chen Shuling.
Chen Shuling handed the clothes and watch to Chen Shujing; “Sister, I’m sorry, I ran into your husband yesterday. He mistook me for someone else. He bought these for you. I didn’t tell him about us, and you shouldn’t either. I’m worried that he’ll look down on you because of me. I hope you can be happy. Besides, I won’t be staying here for long, and I don’t want anyone to know I’ve been here.”
"Fine, whatever you say. You're still as stubborn as ever. I don't need these things, you can keep them for yourself!"
Chen Shuling laughed and said, "Are you really willing to give it all to me?"
Chen Shujing patted her hand gently and said, "You are my own sister. If I can't even bear to part with you, what kind of person would I be?"
"Sister, you're so good to me," she said, her eyelids drooping slightly to conceal the hatred in her eyes.
Chen Shuqing, do you think you can buy me off with these petty gains? The harm you've done to me goes far beyond this.
"I plan to talk to your brother-in-law about your situation in the next couple of days, and then ask him to find a way to transfer your household registration here. That way, the two of us sisters can get together more often."
Chen Shuling hurriedly said, "No, sister, I beg you not to do this. If you let your brother-in-law help me transfer my household registration, it will definitely alarm our parents. You know, then I won't be able to escape anymore." As she spoke, Chen Shuling began to sob softly.
"Sister, I really don't want to live like that anymore. I'm always hungry and I'm constantly being beaten. That man hit me so hard!"
Hearing her say that, Chen Shujing felt even more guilty. She had lived through those days and naturally understood how much her younger sister had suffered over the years. She hugged her tightly and said, "Lingling, don't be afraid. From now on, your older sister will protect you. No one will dare to hurt you again."
Chen Shuling also hugged Chen Shujing tightly, but her eyes were frighteningly cold.
Ha...wait for her to come and save her? She's already dead.
Ever since that man aborted her first child, and the town doctor told her she could never conceive again, she stopped believing anyone.
If something happens, just handle it yourself. Waiting for her? That's too naive.
She will no longer stand in a passive position, waiting for someone to save her.
"Thank you, sister. You're such a good sister to me." Her eyes were fierce as she said this.
"Sis, when did you and your husband get married?"
"Your brother-in-law and I have been married for seven years, and you also have a six-year-old nephew."
Chen Shuling said with envy, "Sister, you're so lucky! Is your husband often home? I saw him wearing a military uniform last time; is he a soldier?"
Chen Shujing laughed and said, "Your brother-in-law is quite busy. He has a mission that will take him away for two months the day after tomorrow. He'll be leaving again as soon as he gets back, so he won't be home for more than a few days each day. I asked you to come back to my place, but you weren't willing. I'm bored at home by myself, so if you come over, you'll have someone to chat with."
"Sister, after your husband leaves, I'll go with you to see your nephew."
Hearing this, Chen Shujing was very happy and laughed, "Okay, it's a deal then. You can't fool me this time."
Two days later, Gu Aiguo went on a mission, and Chen Shujing took Chen Shuling home.
"Shuling, why are you covering your head so tightly when you come to my house?" Chen Shuling used a black cloth to cover almost her entire face, acting all mysteriously the whole way, which made me a little nervous.
Chen Shuling's eyes flickered; "I'm worried that the neighbors will laugh at you if they see you have a country bumpkin sister."
Chen Shujing said helplessly, "You think too badly of people. The neighbors are very easy to get along with."
After arriving home, Zhang Ma told Chen Shujing that Gu Huanian seemed to have a fever.
Chen Shujing said to Chen Shuling, "You stay here for a while. Zhang Ma and I will take Huanian to the hospital to get checked out."
There was only one bicycle at home, and it couldn't fit three people. Shuling had come all this way, and she didn't want her to come along.
Zhang Ma glanced at Chen Shuling and realized that this person looked exactly like their mistress.
She was shocked, and Chen Shuling saw the shock in her eyes and smiled at her.
Zhang Ma dared not look any longer and went to the yard to get her bicycle.
The two quickly left the compound, leaving Chen Shuling alone in the house.
She looked around the house, upstairs and downstairs. Why could Chen Shujing live in such a big house? Why couldn't she? They clearly had the same face.
Upon seeing the family photo of the three of them, Chen Shujing took the photo down.
"Chen Shuqing, I'm here. Your good days are over."
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