The four big items—a sewing machine, a bicycle, a watch, and a radio—were rare in the 1980s, especially in rural areas, as they could afford to buy them and also afford an 800-yuan betrothal gift.
Liu Dazhuang's family was one of them. In Lelin Village, the Lius were considered wealthy. When Liu Dazhuang was eighteen, he was walking at night. It was unknown what had happened to him, and he had been insane ever since. Since then, the Liu family has been searching for a wife for Liu Dazhuang, and finally secured the marriage with Liu Ruonan, offering four great items and a betrothal gift of 800 yuan.
In her previous life, she was so timid and submissive. Now that fate has given her a chance to live again, she will never let herself live such a cowardly life again. She will rise up and resist, live a wonderful life, live freely, and let her and Brother Zhuang Sheng have a happy ending.
"You can still regret it now. Once I make a decision, you won't have the chance to regret it." Zhuang Sheng looked at Liu Ruonan, but in his heart he inexplicably expected her to tell him firmly that she would not regret it as usual.
"I believe you can raise the money." Liu Ruonan knew that Zhuang Sheng was not as poor as he appeared to be.
When he first joined the army, Zhuang Sheng was wholeheartedly concerned about his family's livelihood and would send all his money back home every month without leaving a penny.
But every time he went home to visit his family, he never felt any warmth from his father. Moreover, under the oppression of this overbearing stepmother, he felt the embarrassment of his identity. He began to think about his own life. Later, when he was promoted in the army and his salary increased, he would never send a penny back home again.
Now it seems that his guess back then has indeed been verified.
"Zhuang Sheng, Zhuang Sheng..." As soon as Liu Ruonan finished speaking, she heard a choked voice.
Zhuang Sheng looked up and saw his grandfather supporting his grandmother, who had a weak limb, and walking towards him tremblingly. Before his grandmother even came close, she had already burst into tears.
"My poor child! Are the old farmers so cruel to throw you out?" Grandma had bad legs and feet and couldn't stand steadily, so she sat down on the narrow bed. The moment she sat down, the bed made a creaking sound.
Grandma's hand trembled as she tried to touch Zhuang Sheng's face, but suddenly stopped in mid-air. She then suddenly withdrew her hand and covered her face with her hands, crying.
"Zhuang Qiang! Zhuang Qiang, you are such a heartless person! My daughter treats you well, how can you bear to treat her child like this? Even if you don't consider my daughter's face, you can't be so cruel to Zhuang Sheng because he is your biological son!"
"Grandma, I'm fine, don't worry," Zhuang Sheng consoled her, but his heart was filled with sadness. What mattered if they were his biological children or not? The only one who could care for him now was this pair of grandparents with mobility issues.
"Oh! Who am I talking about? It's Aunt Chen!" The door was opened, and Chen Guihua was standing at the door cracking melon seeds, looking at the old couple leisurely and contentedly.
"Chen Guihua, are you still a human being? How can you be so cruel? Zhuang Sheng is Zhuang Qiang's biological son after all. He even has a room in this house! Why did you just leave him outside?"
Grandpa Chen Wanglong pointed at Chen Guihua and angrily scolded her. Chen Guihua was from their village and had grown up under Chen Wanglong's watch. When he was little, he thought this girl would grow up to be a powerful figure, but he didn't expect her to be such a cruel and ruthless character.
"Uncle Chen, I've said before that even a judge can hardly judge family affairs. You haven't experienced my life, so don't jump to conclusions. No matter how cruel I am, I always give Zhuang Sheng a meal at mealtime. You are Zhuang Sheng's relatives, right? How come you never even care about his meal? Now you come here to gossip about me, but don't tire yourself out!"
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