Jiang Shuya glanced at Huang Minghao kneeling on the ground with tears in her eyes. His blank eyes held a stubbornness. Grandpa sighed.
"Get up. Find some time to talk to Xiaoya about what happened three years ago. I'll say it again: you didn't do enough. If you were decent enough, she wouldn't be thinking of leaving you."
At this moment, the eldest aunt picked up Tangtang and walked to Jiang Shuya, looking at Tangtang with a doting expression.
"Look at Tangtang, her big eyes are so beautiful, and her oval face is so lovely. She'll definitely grow up to be a great beauty, just like Xiaoya. Such a cute child deserves plenty of love from her father or mother."
The hurtful words and well-intentioned reminders caused Jiang Shuya to take the candy from her aunt's hand, hug it tightly, and tears streamed down her face once again.
My uncle also came over to comfort me;
"Xiaoya, you've gone through all this trouble. My brother and sister-in-law are really unreliable. We talked to Haohao before you came. From now on, as long as he's on your side and you two live your lives well, that's all that matters. Let those two destroy themselves. Don't waste any energy on them; it's not worth it. If it really comes to it, just cut ties."
The eldest aunt held Tangtang's little hand and tried her best to dissuade her;
"Yes, Xiaoya, my older brother and sister-in-law are indeed quite muddle-headed, but ultimately, they haven't done anything truly heinous. Let's just let things slide."
Surrounded by this group of people, Jiang Shuya suddenly felt trapped and powerless, unable to find a way to defend herself.
Huang Minghao walked up to her and reached out to hug Tangtang. Before he could hug her enough, Tangtang quickly reached out and Huang Minghao took her away.
Jiang Shuya was stunned for a moment. In the days to come, she would want to live with Tangtang, but she would often be taken away by him before she had had enough love for him. Such days would probably happen often in the future!
Jiang Shuya hesitated, unsure of what to do or how to make a decision.
"Xiaoya, we've already thought about Haohao's job. My gravel pit is short-handed, so he can work for me from now on. He also has a truck driver's license." The son-in-law, who had been sitting to the side smoking, suddenly spoke up.
Jiang Shuya bit her lip, nodded slightly, and didn't take it to heart. In her opinion, it had little to do with her anymore. She silently opened her canvas bag, took out 30,000 yuan, and handed it to her grandfather.
"Grandpa, this is the 30,000 yuan I still owe you. Please take it. This money has been paid back after two years."
When Grandma Li Yuxiang saw this, she opened her mouth in surprise. Everyone looked at Jiang Shuya with astonishment and immediately understood that Jiang Shuya had paid off the 60,000 yuan dowry all by herself. They all looked at her with admiration.
Grandpa hesitated for a second, the money trembling in his hand. Seeing this, Auntie quickly went over and took it.
"Dad, that's great, the money's all paid off. This is the money I borrowed before, let me keep it safe for you." He winked at his grandfather after saying that.
The eldest aunt said happily to Li Yuxiang;
"So, your wife is more capable than you, isn't she? You have to admit you're useless. She doesn't have any of your flaws; she's upright and only spends her time on the right things."
Li Yuxiang blushed as her aunt spoke, her mouth opened slightly, but her eyes showed disdain.
Jiang Shuya knew that her aunt did this to silence everyone, because her grandfather's health was deteriorating and medical treatment was very expensive.
As everyone knows, the grandfather's eldest son is unreliable, and his second son is henpecked. So the only thing the old couple could rely on was their eldest daughter, who took them to the hospital for checkups. This money was a lifesaver for the grandfather.
"Cough, cough," Grandpa's series of coughs broke the silence. He had a bad feeling. Jiang Shuya hadn't wavered in what everyone here had said today. At least from the 30,000 yuan, it was clear that this girl didn't want to stay in the Huang family anymore.
"Xiaoya, you're thinking it over, thinking it over. For the sake of the child, for your parents' expectations, and for your younger brother's sacrifices, we all hope you can make the right decision."
Grandpa tried to calm himself down, and then, panting, he spoke again;
"If you remain a member of the Huang family in the future, as long as I'm here, your parents' agreement will definitely stand the test, and no one will dare to violate it. But think about my eldest son's character; his integrity is zero. If you leave, and a new wife comes into the family in the future, do you still think your agreement will hold up?"
Such realistic language, every word a gem. Grandpa's words touched a nerve with Jiang Shuya. They seemed like a threat, but they were a very real statement.
Yes! If she weren't a member of the Huang family, who would help her brother fight for that benefit? That contract was clearly legally untenable. In her past life, similar things had happened. The two families were originally harmonious. When her uncle helped her brother-in-law's family during their most difficult time, the promised benefits turned out to be nothing. They couldn't even win a lawsuit and didn't gain any advantage.
The aunt patted Jiang Shuya on the shoulder and gave her a reminder;
"Don't be foolish, girl. Think about it carefully. Hao Hao is actually a very kind child. You two may have spent little time together these past two years due to separation. Give him another chance."
After saying this, the group parted ways. The eldest aunt followed behind the grandfather, glancing back at him. "Xiaoya, think carefully about what your grandfather said. We all hope you can stay. You're a capable child, and you'll definitely have a good future."
After everyone had left, the old man, indifferent to what was going on, rode his electric bike toward the ferry terminal.
Mother-in-law Li Yuxiang shook her arms and complained through gritted teeth;
"I hold Tangtang every day, my arms are so sore, and my shoulders are cramping. Nobody seems to care, as if this child is only meant for me."
"Mom, you go ahead and do what you need to do. I'll take care of Tangtang today," Huang Minghao said, holding Tangtang in his arms.
Upon hearing this, Li Yuxiang seemed relieved and walked outside as if she had a gust of wind in her feet.
Everything returned to normal. Jiang Shuya stood in the backyard and glanced at the kitchen. The leftovers from New Year's Eve were still on the table, and the dishes in the sink hadn't been washed yet. She knew that this was her mother-in-law's habit; she never washed the dishes in advance and only washed them when needed.
The dust on the ground in the yard hadn't been swept for a long time, and fallen leaves covered the ground. Although she didn't like doing housework, she couldn't stand these things. She took a deep breath, feeling both helpless and sad.
Huang Minghao, holding Tangtang, reached out and walked over, his eyes full of tenderness. He put his arm around her shoulder and whispered in her ear.
"Please give me another chance. I'll treat you well. You're the head of this family; we can't live without you. I swear, from now on, you and Tangtang are my treasures for life."
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