In the sixth year of their marriage, Niuniu, the daughter born to Chang Aiguo by the original owner, and Jiaojiao, the child brought home by Chang Aiguo, were both five years old.
The original owner had become accustomed to raising two children alone.
She did not miss her husband too deeply, nor did she have any resentment towards him.
Including blind dates and her wedding... the number of times she and Chang Aiguo met was no more than the number of times she could count on the fingers of her hand.
If you insist on saying that there is any deep affection, the original owner himself doesn't believe it.
She has fulfilled her duties as a wife to Chang Aiguo.
As for Chang Aiguo, apart from not going home often and having a child, he basically has no shortcomings.
I send money home regularly every month.
He deducted one third for his parents, left very little money for himself, and sent most of the money to the original owner.
The original owner was not a pure peasant woman. She had been following Gu's mother since she was a child.
Follow her as she delivers babies from East Village to West Village.
When she grew up, her mother also taught her some common sense about midwifery.
After Gu's mother died unexpectedly, she left behind some "medical notes".
Ahem, Mother Gu can’t read, but she can draw.
She would draw a little man, mark some important locations (acupuncture points), and record some commonly used herbs.
After the original owner graduated from junior high school and returned home, he would look through it from time to time.
After getting married and having children of her own, the original owner becomes more "experienced".
Occasionally working part-time as a midwife can help supplement the family income.
Giving money, not going home, and having a baby... I guess women in later generations will envy the original owner's life.
The original owner was also very satisfied with his life.
She is a kind person, but the key is that she has the traditional concept of "husband is the heaven" in her bones.
Therefore, although he may not be able to love Jiaojiao, a child who is not his biological child, from the bottom of his heart, he still takes care of her as his own daughter.
She feeds her own daughter Niuniu without neglecting Jiaojiao.
When I make clothes for my own daughter, I will also make an identical one for Jiaojiao.
To be honest, even if the child is not their biological child, it is easy for parents to be partial to their child.
The original owner really managed to treat everyone equally.
Chang's parents, relatives, and neighbors all saw what the original owner did.
They all praised the original owner very much, and when they wrote to Chang Aiguo, they also praised the original owner highly.
Chang Aiguo probably felt more at ease with the original owner after reading the letters from his parents and siblings.
And this kind of "peace of mind" is directly reflected in the money he sent back.
From the initial few dollars to more than half of the allowance, it can prove that he is satisfied with the original owner as his wife.
Original owner: ...It doesn't matter. As long as I have money and support from my parents-in-law, it really doesn't matter whether I have a husband or not.
Just when the original owner got used to this kind of life, Chang Aiguo suddenly returned home.
According to him, he was injured during training and could no longer continue to serve in the army.
Fortunately, Chang Aiguo still has a good job - a police officer in the county public security bureau.
Although it was a job in the county, there was a rumor from higher up that their county was going to be merged into the provincial capital.
If the news is true, Chang Aiguo will become a serious urban cadre.
Thinking of this, Chang's father and mother no longer felt so regretful and worried.
As for the original owner, he didn't care.
She and her husband really don't have much affection for each other.
However, it is a good thing after all that my husband is back and has a good job, and that our family has the opportunity to move to the provincial capital.
...No way!
"Niuniu's mom, I didn't tell you the truth. Jiaojiao is not the orphan of my comrade-in-arms. In fact, she is the child of my savior!"
"Her mother saved me, but she passed away. I, I owe her my life!"
After Chang Aiguo returned home, he did not rush to report to the unit, but picked up Jiaojiao and checked her first.
A five-year-old girl, fair and pretty.
Although the clothes he wore were not brand new, they were very clean.
There is not a trace of dirt between the fingers.
Even though Chang Aiguo was picky, when he saw such a little girl, he had to admit: his wife did not treat Jiaojiao badly.
But, this is not enough!
What Chang Aiguo wants is not just "no unfair treatment".
But "preferential treatment".
So, he told the "truth".
He pleaded with his wife: "Niuniu's mother, it doesn't matter if we suffer a little or are a little tired, but you must not let Jiaojiao suffer!"
"If it weren't for her mother, I-I would have been gone long ago!"
Therefore, Chang Aiguo requires that Jiaojiao comes first in their family.
If there is anything delicious or nice to wear, Jiaojiao will be given it first.
Even Chang Aiguo, the head of the family, has to be praised and worshipped, let alone others.
For example, Niuniu!
A girl is not welcome in the countryside.
The original owner had been married for six years and had only one daughter. Her parents-in-law did not get angry because they knew it was their own son.
I came back twice in six years.
One was to get married, and the other was to send a wild child of unknown origin back home!
After just two times, the daughter-in-law gave birth to a daughter, which was considered "fertile land".
At most, she wasn't very competitive and failed to win the boy.
But, a daughter-in-law is not a money-losing person without the support of her parents' family.
The Gu family has four tall and strong brothers and more than a dozen nephews who are as energetic as calves.
If the Chang family dares to bully their daughter-in-law, the Gu family doesn't even need to ask for help, just send a car of their own family members!
The most important point is that the daughter-in-law has at least one skill.
Midwives are highly valued talents in rural areas where there is a shortage of medical care and medicine.
For example, Gu's mother's original background was not very good, her mother's family was a rich peasant.
However, she delivered almost all the babies in the surrounding area.
She was not hurt at all the time!
The original owner's reputation was not as loud as Gu's mother's, but she could also deliver babies.
The host gave money to those who were rich, and eggs, grain and vegetables to those who were poor.
With this skill, the original owner could still raise children even without Chang Aiguo.
I am capable and my family is supportive, so my husband's family really doesn't dare to bully me.
However, favoring boys over girls is an obsession engraved in their bones. The Chang family's parents did not treat the original owner and her daughter harshly, but they did not really like Niu Niu.
In the past, when the son was away, the daughter-in-law would be in charge of the household.
If someone is willing to spend money on their daughter, the parents-in-law who have already divided the family property will have no right to interfere.
But now it’s different. His son is back, and Chang Aiguo is still the one who makes the decisions for the Chang family.
Chang Aiguo improved Jiaojiao's treatment for a very noble and just reason.
Even Chang's father and mother were frightened after hearing what Chang Aiguo said, and then nodded in agreement: "Yes! It's what we should do!"
"Ah, even though we can't read, we know that we must repay the kindness of those who saved our lives."
Apart from saving her life, in the eyes of Chang's parents, Jiaojiao is just a girl.
Raise her well for a few years, and when she grows up, give her some dowry and marry her off, and that will complete the cause and effect.
They never imagined that their son would be so grateful that he would rather the whole family eat coarse food than not pamper Jiaojiao like a little princess...
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