Chapter 180 Pulling Hair Flower 3 It’s my fate to be pregnant and have to serve...
Xu's mother was a little surprised. Why did Zhou Juan suddenly want the passbook?
When the young couple got married, Xu Wei discussed it with their elders and they all agreed to hand over the passbook to Zhou Juan as a sign of sincerity.
But Zhou Juan had betrayed their sincerity. Shouldn't they take it back? Besides, Zhou Juan wasn't working right now. If she spent the money recklessly, how would she support her child at the end of the year?
In the past few years, she and Lao Xu have been responsible for the household expenses and have not asked their daughter-in-law to bear any responsibility. Even when buying groceries every day, she calculates the expenses and gives her a lot.
She didn't want to return the passbook, so she changed the subject: "Juan'er, come on, help your uncle and aunt carry the things. Look, they bought you so many gifts. They know you're pregnant, and they love you so much."
As soon as Zhou Juan heard it, she knew that Xu's mother didn't want to give it.
It's really disgusting. No matter whether she has a job or not, she should have Xu Wei's salary and passbook. They are just a small family. Why should the mother-in-law interfere in their affairs?
Zhou Juan was very unhappy. She put down the ladle in her hand and sneered, "You care about me? Then why didn't you come and help me cook earlier? I'm so tired that my stomach hurts. Don't blame me if you see blood. After all, he's your grandson. If you don't care about him, there's no need for me to rush him."
When Xu's mother heard this, her face turned dark.
She was only three months pregnant, how could she have spotting while cooking? She made it sound like she was some cruel and evil mother-in-law.
But with guests at home, she couldn't lose her temper, so she had to suppress her anger and smooth things over: "Hey, kid, if you feel unwell, just tell Xu Wei. Even though he was beaten for you and needs to stay in bed, he's not out of reach of the landline. He can just call me and tell me to come back. Are you afraid that he'll worry, so you didn't tell him?"
Zhou Juan sneered, okay, so what she meant was that she was degrading her own body, so she didn't take it seriously?
After being married for so long, Zhou Juan finally understood her mother-in-law's ability to insult others. She immediately retorted, "How dare I bother him? He's your precious child. He's so grown up and you're still reluctant to wean him. You promised to give me your salary passbook, but you tried to trick me out of it just to make you happy."
Xu's mother was anxious. What kind of words were they talking about? There were guests at home, and they didn't care about their image at all?
He could only remind her with a sullen face, "Kid, we're all family, why are you saying such strange things? The passbook isn't missing from you. I just got home from get off work and didn't bother to get it for you. How can that be considered as something I cheated you out of?"
"Mrs. Xu is such a joke. You two are a family, and I'm just an outsider. Otherwise, why would I have to serve the whole family while pregnant? It's also because I have a hard life. My parents' home is far away, and I have to consider my decent status. No matter how big the injustice I suffer, I can only grit my teeth and swallow my blood. It's true that a woman becomes an inferior citizen after getting married. When the in-laws don't treat you as a human being, no matter what you say, it's useless." Zhou Juan turned around and went to the kitchen, served her own rice, picked up some vegetables in a bowl, and prepared to eat by herself.
Mother Xu was so angry that her head was buzzing. She quickly winked at Father Xu, asking him to go over and try to persuade her. Zhou Juan always liked to challenge her recently, and she was speechless.
Father Xu sighed silently and came to the kitchen to help. He looked at the six steaming hot dishes. Regardless of how they tasted, at least they were covered on the plates and didn't get cold. He thought that although this child had a bad temper, she listened to all the details he told her.
She's not stupid, it's just a pity that Zhou Ying didn't raise his daughter well.
But no matter how bad it was, she was still his daughter-in-law and the mother of his grandson. He had to be a peacemaker and persuade her, "Juan'er, Dad knows you've worked hard. Your uncle and his family went out to buy you a gift, so they came back late. Don't be angry. If you have any grievances, tell me after your uncle and his family leave and I'll take care of it. Okay?"
Zhou Juan was soft-hearted and didn't take hard words. Even though her father-in-law came to persuade her gently, she still wanted to give him some face. So she snorted coldly and said, "For the sake of you being my son's grandfather."
Father Xu forced a smile and quickly served the rice and dishes.
Zhou Juan then took the food in her hand to the room and gave it to Xu Wei.
Xu Wei had just heard the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law quarreling again in the room, and his head was about to explode. Fortunately, they only quarreled for a few words, but just in case, he still had to persuade them: "Juan'er, if you have anything to say, can you wait until your uncle leaves to talk? Don't let your aunt and the others laugh at you."
Zhou Juan put down her chopsticks and stared at Xu Wei in silence, trying to see something from his face. In the end, she found nothing and turned away.
Xu Wei hid his inner disappointment very well, and only sighed heavily after she left.
How could he get through the day? He didn't know. But he knew there was only zero compromise and countless compromises, until he completely broke through his limit, collapsed, and could no longer bear it.
That means divorce.
If it really came to that... he couldn't bear to think about how people around him would laugh at his family and how his parents would lose face.
Oh, it is so difficult to be a human being, not only for yourself, but also for your family, status, face, and so many open and hidden arrows that may be shot at you at any time.
If that day ever comes, he hopes the mistakes will be smaller.
One child is enough, no more.
I'll get a vasectomy after my injury heals. This marriage is clearly hopeless. If we divorce in the future, at least we won't create more unhappy children.
Xu Wei sighed silently, lost his appetite, and suddenly wanted to find someone to talk to.
In the main room next door, his uncle's family was chatting with his parents in a lively manner, but there was no sound of Zhou Juan.
He didn't know if he was giving someone the cold shoulder again. Just as he was daydreaming about it, a group of people came in to greet him. He had no choice but to change his face like Sichuan Opera and force a fake smile.
After the greetings, my cheeks were sore from smiling.
After they went out to eat, he picked up the phone, using the noisy conversation outside as a cover to make a call and talk to someone.
It was a remote commune in the northwest, and only the supply and marketing cooperative and the school commune had telephones.
You need to wait half an hour before calling again.
The second time I called, the person still hadn't arrived. The third time, the phone was finally picked up, and a very dull voice came from the other end: "Hello, who are you looking for?"
"Chu Lingze, it's me, Xu Wei."
"..." The person on the other end obviously didn't want to talk and was about to hang up.
Xu Wei quickly shouted, "Wait, don't hang up. I'm in trouble and need help."
"How can I give you advice in my current situation? Stop joking." The man on the other side smiled bitterly.
Xu Wei sighed silently: "I just wanted to chat with you. You were a top student back then, so you must be smarter than me."
The other side laughed bitterly: "What academic bully? Stop laughing at me, thank you."
"I don't understand. Director Hu has fallen, but your parents haven't been rehabilitated yet?"
"No."
"Okay..." Xu Wei hesitated for a long time before saying awkwardly, "Your house in the alley is still empty. I guess it will be bought soon."
The other party was a little impatient: "What does it have to do with me?"
"You really won't be coming back?"
"Won't."
"Don't you have anything else to ask? Doesn't your sister like that guy—"
"She's married."
"I see. He's married too."
"A sickly person, and someone wants him?"
"Why doesn't anyone want him? He's so talented, he just didn't continue his studies. Didn't you praise his piano playing to me?"
"Painting is also very good. It's a pity that he is so sick. Is the purpose of getting married to bring good luck?"
"No. He and that woman fell in love. His health has improved in recent years and they have a pair of children. I envy them very much. They have a good relationship. Unlike me, we quarrel every other day."
"I can't help you with that. I'm still single. If you really want some advice, go find him."
"I've never been in the same class with him. Isn't that too abrupt?"
"Tell me my name."
"I knew you still recognized me as your brother."
"Alright, don't call or write unless it's necessary. Wait until he's redressed. Say hello to him for me...say hello to his family of four. Is his mother still alive?"
"Now that I'm the director, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is very good."
"Then you should go seek his advice. He might be able to give you some pointers. He's been smart since he was a child."
"good."
"Hang up." This time he didn't add anything else and just hung up the phone.
Xu Wei sighed silently.
He picked up the phone and called Qi Changxiao.
It's dinner time now, so you should not be asleep yet, right?
When the call was connected, it was Yao Zhizhi's voice. Xu Wei could only smile awkwardly: "Is your wife home?"
"They went out. Little Star said they wanted to catch some stag beetles, so the father and son went climbing a tree." Yao Zhizhi smiled and looked at Little Moon who was still eating.
There's nothing I can do. He's just a little baby over one year old, so it's reasonable for him to eat slowly.
Xu Wei could only say "oh" with regret.
Yao Zhizhi could tell he was in a bad mood and asked, "What's wrong? Did you quarrel with Zhou Juan again?"
"...Have you guessed all this?" Xu Wei was very embarrassed.
Yao Zhizhi smiled and said, "She went to the publishing house to borrow money today. I asked her to wait until I finished the meeting, but she didn't have time and left first."
"Well, they had a quarrel just because of this." Xu Wei sighed.
Yao Zhizhi wasn't surprised. She asked, "Tell me first, do you still want to live with her? Thinking about it is a solution, but not wanting to is a coping strategy. Think it through first, then consider other things."
Xu Wei pondered for a long time and said, "If she can change, I'm still willing to live with her."
Yao Zhizhi understood and said comfortingly, "How about this. After all, it was my third brother who brought you two together. Now that your marriage is in trouble, I have an obligation to help him care for you. After get off work tonight, my wife and I will go to your house. If you have any questions or concerns, you can talk about them openly. Although I can't guarantee anything, I think Zhou Juan will listen to what I say, even if it's just a little bit."
"Thank you so much, I know she's prone to tantrums when she's pregnant, but I..."
"I understand. Even a clay figure has a temper. It's okay. I know her temper. No explanation is needed."
"Thank you, Xiaoyao."
"Why are you being so polite? You are Uncle Chang's favorite student. If you are not doing well, Uncle Chang will be worried."
"Hmm!" Xu Wei suddenly couldn't utter a word.
Chu Lingze was right. Although Qi Changxiao did not continue his studies, he was quite intelligent.
Look at the wives they choose.
This is a keen eye that no one else can acquire no matter how much they study.
After hanging up the phone, he started looking at his watch, hoping the sun would set sooner.
In the northwest, Chu Lingze looked at the scorching sun above his head, tied the sweat towel around his head tightly, turned around and left the supply and marketing cooperative, and continued to work in the corn field.
In the afternoon, his sister came to bring him water. Looking at his sister's dusty appearance, he couldn't bear to tell her that Qi Changxiao was already married and had children.
There's no point in saying it, he never liked her in the first place.
Now that they have each started their own families and their statuses are very different, it is even more impossible.
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