Chapter 229 Waiting for the Northwest Wind
Xie Guihua became more and more excited as she spoke.
"Originally, Chen Shuang should have married into the Xiao family, but she stole Chen Shuang's good luck! If she hadn't been scheming and using backdoors, would the Xiao family have been interested in her? Chen Shuang is more sensible and well-behaved than her, so why did Ruan Chuxia get this advantage?"
She also knew in her heart that the Xiao family was indeed much stronger than the Jiang family.
Chen Shuang will have a good life if she marries him.
Because of this, she felt that Ruan Chuxia occupied a position that she shouldn't have.
"Bullshit!"
Ruan Dejun suddenly shouted.
"The Xiao family had Ruan Chuxia in mind from the beginning! The marriage proposal clearly stated it. It was because you were worried that Chen Shuang wouldn't marry well and kept nagging me about it that I softened my heart. Otherwise, why do you think the Xiao family agreed to the marriage swap? They did it for my sake! They don't care who marries in, as long as she's here!"
Xie Guihua still wasn't convinced.
"Then... maybe Ruan Chuxia deceived the Xiao family. Who knows what tricks she used? Maybe she cast a spell on them, or promised them some benefits..."
"You woman, what do you know! Do you really think she can be so tough on her own? Without the Xiao family's support, would she dare to say such things? How dare she do this to us?"
Xie Guihua lowered her head and muttered softly.
"Then...then are we just going to accept her like this? I've fed her and clothed her since she was little, and saved every penny to send her to school, and now, in the end, she doesn't even call me 'Mom'? How can I...how can I swallow this..."
Ruan Dejun's eyes were red and he stared at her fiercely.
"Yes! From now on, there is no such daughter! Shut up now! If you dare to make trouble again, Tianyu's future will be over! Do you know what the Jiang family's background is? Do you know how many people can be crushed by a phone call from the Xiao family?"
The two thugs just now dragged them into the alley in front of everyone.
The people watching around didn't even dare to breathe.
Just from this one move, it can be seen that if the Xiao family wants to take action against Ruan Tianyu, it only takes a word.
Now, she dared not take it lightly.
It was she who carried Tianyu for ten months and raised him with great difficulty!
If she really got into trouble and implicated him, she would never be able to hold her head up high in her life.
Her face was pale and her voice was trembling almost out of tune.
"I... I know my limits. I won't go. I swear, I'll never look for her again, never mention her as my daughter again... I'll just pretend I never gave birth to this unfilial thing. Whether she flies to heaven or becomes a noblewoman, it's none of our business. I won't touch a single cent of her money!"
There was still anger in Ruan Dejun's eyes.
He snorted heavily.
"I'm glad you understand. Things are different now. There's no shame in bowing your head. What matters is staying alive."
After saying that, he turned around and strode forward.
Isn’t he angry?
Of course!
He was angry at himself for being incompetent, at his wife for being short-sighted, and at his daughter for being ruthless.
What made them even more angry was the high and mighty Xiao and Jiang families, who could crush people like them with just a flick of their fingers.
But what can we do?
Can he still go and fight the Xiao family?
Go stop the sedan chair and appeal for justice?
Reality is not a play, no one listens to his suffering.
It’s better to think about where your next meal is going to be.
Who will deliver food to Tianyu tomorrow?
The notices from the inpatient department reminding people to pay the fees are posted on the door.
"Where are we going?"
Xie Guihua caught up a few steps.
Ruan Dejun turned around unhappily.
"Where else can we go? To the Jiang family! Now we can only hope that the Jiang family will be kind enough to give us some compensation for saving Young Master Lin. Then we can take a breather. Otherwise, are we going to be left with nothing?"
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The two asked as they walked, and an hour later, they finally reached the outskirts of the military compound.
There is a sign at the door that says "Military restricted area, no entry for unauthorized persons", which is particularly eye-catching.
They craned their necks to look inside.
But there was no sign of Ruan Chenshuang.
Ruan Dejun was so hungry that his eyes were dizzy and his anger was rising again.
He made up his mind and raised his leg to rush in, muttering to himself.
"What are you afraid of? The worst that can happen is we'll be kicked out! We have to let the people inside know we're here and that Tianyu is lying in the hospital with no one to care for him!"
Xie Guihua lowered her head and followed Ruan Dejun silently.
She lowered her head, afraid that any noise would cause trouble.
"Stop, you're not allowed in here."
The sentry's voice was crisp and clear, with unquestionable majesty.
Ruan Dejun staggered and quickly reached out to hold the wooden railing beside him.
Xie Guihua's legs and feet became weak, and she didn't even have the strength to raise her hands.
Ruan Dejun turned around stiffly and forced a smile.
"I'm here to look for Ruan Chenshuang."
The sentry frowned: "Please show me your ID."
Ruan Dejun was dumbfounded. He had to show his ID to see his own daughter?
He opened his mouth, but no words came out.
He subconsciously touched his trouser pocket and then his coat pocket, but they were all empty.
Is this the rule in the capital?
But he came from the countryside, so how could he have any proof documents?
The more he thought about it, the more aggrieved he felt, and his eyes couldn't help but turn red.
"Comrade, we don't have our ID with us. We are Ruan Chenshuang's parents. Wouldn't it be clear if you asked her to come out and take a look?"
He almost begged, hoping to see a hint of relief on the other person's face.
The sentry looked impassive.
"There's no such person here. I've never heard of his name."
"How is that possible?"
Xie Guihua widened her eyes and suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, right! She is the daughter-in-law of the Jiang family!"
As soon as the words "Mrs. Jiang" came out, the sentry's eyes moved.
He looked at the two of them again, and his expression changed subtly.
He hesitated for a moment. "You guys register here first. I'll call to confirm."
As he spoke, he took out a registration book and a pencil, and his tone softened a little.
"Please clearly state your name, address, and relationship to the Jiang family."
Not long after, Ruan Chenshuang came out with a frown on her face.
She forced a smile at the sentry.
He turned around and yelled at Ruan Dejun and Xie Guihua.
"Why are you here just now? The wedding is over and everyone has left. What's the point of you coming? Go back!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and was about to leave.
Ruan Dejun became anxious when he heard this.
"Chen Shuang, what are you talking about? We rushed all the way here, but we were stopped at the door because we didn't have an invitation!"
He staggered two steps after him.
As soon as he approached, a foul smell wafted over.
Ruan Chenshuang immediately covered her nose, her eyes full of disgust and shock.
"Stay away from me! What's that smell? It's so foul and stinky, mixed with the smell of dirt. It makes me dizzy!"
She waved her hand in disgust.
"Back off! Don't come near me! Where did you come from? Even pig pens don't charge like this!"
"Dad, what's wrong with you? You came here so filthy! Your clothes are wrinkled, your trouser legs are covered in mud, and your shoes are about to fall apart! Are you deliberately trying to embarrass me in front of the Jiang family?"
Xie Guihua quickly stepped forward and reached out to grab her arm.
"Chen Shuang, don't blame your dad. He...he accidentally got it on the road. The village was digging up the soil for road construction, and he stepped into a drainage ditch to take a shortcut to catch the train. We rushed all the way here from our hometown and didn't even dare to drink more water...Can you take us in, have a meal, and then leave? Just one meal, really, just one meal..."
Ruan Chenshuang suddenly shook her hand away, her face full of impatience.
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