Chapter 53: Despair

When we got back to the family compound, it was late, just the time for everyone to get off work.

When I saw Xiao Qingru and the others unloaded a few things from the car, I knew they were a long way from the wedding.

Jiang Chuan went back to his parents' home to give them the pickled vegetables made by Du Wanqiu and saw Xiao Qingru at first sight.

Xu Muzhou didn't know what he said to her. Qingru smiled so much that her eyes were curved, vivid and dazzling.

The two kept their distance, but their actions revealed intimacy.

She is still so beautiful and eye-catching. No matter when and where she appears, she will instantly attract the attention of those around her.

Jiangchuan looked greedily at the most dazzling person in the group. He hadn't seen Qing Ruxiao so happy for a long time.

Suddenly I recalled that when she was with me, she was getting happier and happier.

Later, even the smile disappeared.

If he had focused on Du Wanqiu's affairs at that time and spent some time to care more about Qingru, would he have discovered that she wanted to break up?

Is it true that you can win her back?

They should have come to this point. Mingming Qingru had said that she could help take care of Du Wanqiu's life.

The only request was that he keep his distance from Du Wanqiu and that she handle all matters.

Why did he accomplish such a small request at that time?

Qingru is a thoughtful person. If she says she will take care of Du Wanqiu, she will definitely do it.

Jiang Chuan wanted to understand, what did he have to feel at ease about at that time?

My heart felt like it was soaked in salt water and was in excruciating pain.

I deserve this fate.

Xu Muzhou's gaze shot over, carrying a warning and a declaration of sovereignty.

The other person tilted his body to block the figure he was thinking about.

Jiang Chuan gave a bitter smile. Was he not even qualified to take a look at Qing Ru?

"Wife, take the food back first, and I'll carry the rest."

Xu Muzhou's voice rose a few notches, and everyone heard him calling Xiao Qingru.

It encompasses rivers and streams.

Wife...have they got the marriage certificate?

Jiang Chuan's eyes dimmed instantly. It's too late, isn't it?

He walked home in despair. Everything he did was his own choice.

I regret it.

There is no turning back after regret.

The voice came clearly to my ears.

"Comrade Xu, you must treat Qingru well in the future. We watched her grow up. She has a simple mind. Don't bully her."

"She bullies me, so I will bully her too." Xu Muzhou teased.

"Nonsense, Qingru has the best temper, how could she bully you? You two must live a good life."

"Yes."

Xu Muzhou glanced at Xiao Qingru with a smile. The little girl had a good temper, but sometimes she would show her claws, and she was not a soft and flirty little girl.

After saying hello to the neighbors, he carried his things into the yard.

Song Yuan followed him for most of the day, and Xiao Qingru brought her some specialties sent from Beijing and asked her to take them back to eat.

She didn't bother to be polite with her sisters, saying that she would definitely come back when Xiao Qingru and Xu Muzhou got married, and then she took her things and went home.

The rice cakes they brought back were still warm, so they were reheated. Xiao's father and Xiao Huaishu ate them directly after washing their hands.

After all, marriage is a big event, so Mr. Xiao asked them carefully what they bought.

"There are too few cloths. Have my cloth coupons been issued? Give them that."

Xiao Qingru quickly refused, "Xu Muzhou and I both have allowances, so don't worry about it. You can keep those coupons and buy my mother new clothes during the New Year."

"I'll just make it up to you this time. From now on, your mother and I will let go of you completely. Your life belongs to you two. It's up to you to decide whether you live a good life or not."

The husband took the initiative to ask for his share, and Xiao's mother did so.

I went back to the house and took out the cloth coupons. "It's a gift from your father, just keep it, otherwise he will start to have crazy thoughts again."

Xiao Qingru was so amused that she cried, "What's there to be imagining about?"

"I'm afraid you're too sensible and will wrong yourself in the future."

Xiao Qingru felt a moment of bitterness at the tip of her nose. "From childhood to adulthood, my family has never suffered any injustice."

The only injustice she had ever suffered in her life was the incident between Jiang Chuan and Du Wanqiu.

Live well, now they have drawn a clear line in the sand, those things have nothing to do with her anymore.

Xu Muzhou quickly stated, "From now on, all my allowance will be handed over to Qingru for safekeeping."

Father Xiao had praise in his eyes. Is it for a man to work hard outside to give his family a better life?

It is only right to give the allowance to the daughter-in-law for management.

"Qingru, you manage the family finances, but don't forget to send money to Beijing, and don't forget to show your appreciation during festivals."

"knew."

Mr. Xiao did not have any hidden meaning in what he said. Xu Muzhou was the only son in the family, and it was his responsibility to support his parents.

It is only natural to send some money or gifts to the elders.

After finishing his business, Xiao Huaishu bit his tongue and looked at the sky outside.

"The sun has set, you should go back."

Xu Muzhou's expression froze. He and his wife were already married, with a marriage certificate! What did the brother-in-law mean?

The hand under the table was Xiao Qingru's, what should he do? He wanted to separate from her.

Xiao Qingru patted the man's hand, indicating that she was helpless.

After all, Xu Muzhou had lived in the dormitory before today. How could she be happy when he suddenly left her at home?

"If you can talk, then stop talking. Xiao Xu and Qing Ru have already obtained their marriage certificate. This is his home. Where are you asking him to go back to?"

Xiao Huaishu said aggrievedly, "Does it mean that in the eyes of the older generation, a wedding without a wedding banquet is considered a marriage?"

"Nonsense, in some places you don't have to hold a wedding banquet and get a marriage certificate, so as long as you live together, you are still husband and wife."

Xiao Huaishu remained silent and didn't dare to say a word. His mother had said everything, so what else could he say?

It would take another month to divide the house, and Xu Muzhou wanted to separate from Xiao Qingru.

I said shamelessly, "Mom, I will move my things back from the dormitory tomorrow and live at home for the time being."

Xiao's mother was ready to nod, and Xiao's father agreed. Now they were living together, and it always felt a bit awkward to hold a wedding ceremony again.

"You should continue to live in the dormitory."

When his father-in-law spoke, Xu Muzhou dared not listen, and in an instant he felt "desperate".

Xiao Qingru held back her laughter. If it was for buying things, they wouldn't have gotten their marriage certificate yet.

Silently comfort him and tell him to wait a little longer, there will be plenty of time to be together in the future.

The little girl in the man's heart cried violently. Who would have thought that he would have to live apart from his wife after getting married?

Is there any man in this world more miserable than him?

The phone rang.

"Old Xiao, I'm looking for you."

Mr. Xiao answered the phone and went out.

Xu Muzhou whispered to Xiao Qingru: "It would have been better if the call had come earlier."

The childish look made Xiao Qingru know whether to laugh or not.

"Xiao Xu, take the things I bought today upstairs. There is a storage room upstairs. Just put them there."

"good."

After saying that, he looked at his son and said, "Eat quickly. Put away the food after you finish eating. I have to go next door to ask about the banquet."

Everyone was busy preparing for the wedding, and for a moment, Xiao Huaishu felt that he had fallen out of favor.