Chapter 254 Severing Ties
As the saying goes: "Only the vine is connected to the melon, not the other way around."
No matter how strong the concept of "filial piety" is in this era, it cannot compare to the love of parents for their children. When forced to choose between parents and children, most people would definitely choose their children.
Snow White made the same choice.
When she saw the newspaper in Shanghai, she was so angry that she burst into tears.
“These ungrateful wretches. I’ve given them so much money over the years. If they were frugal, a family of four could live comfortably for the rest of their lives, given the current standard of living in China.”
"Since you're so greedy, even setting your sights on A-Ye and Shan-Shan, then don't blame me for being impolite."
Lin Shanshan poured Bai Xue a cup of tea: "Mom, calm down."
Bai Xue took a sip of tea, and her mood calmed down a little.
She had come in a hurry and hadn't dressed up carefully. Without the expensive cosmetics packaging, Bai Xue looked a little tired. The wrinkles around her eyes were quite noticeable.
However, he is still much younger than most of his peers.
Bai Xue took out the receipts from her purse and showed them to Lin Shanshan: "Daughter-in-law, take a look at these. Give them to the newspaper, and I'll issue a statement severing ties with the family. Wouldn't that be better?"
At first glance, Lin Shanshan saw that all the receipts were for money she had sent to Sun Lijun and Bai Lusheng over the years, as well as receipts for some valuable items.
"Most of the money was sent by the housekeeper, who would always keep the receipts safe. I never thought it would come in handy now."
Snow White explains the origin of these tickets.
Lin Shanshan said, "Having these receipts will definitely be better. In the future, if they want money again, even if we calculate the law, it won't be on Sun Lijun's side. After all, the money you've given over the years far exceeds the standard of alimony."
Bai Xue: "That's good. They've sucked my blood enough over the years. As their daughter and sister, I have a clear conscience."
Today, Gu Yiye was at the military base, so Zhang Wei drove the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law to the newspaper office.
The same junior reporter from yesterday received them. After taking photos and conducting interviews, they are now waiting for the newspaper to be published tomorrow.
Gu Yiye found a windmill jasmine as a vine plant for the wall today.
This is an evergreen plant that blooms for a long time. The flowers are small and pure white, not overpowering, and have a refreshing fragrance. I'm sure my wife will love it.
When Gu Yiye got home that evening, he learned that Bai Xue had decided to sever ties with her husband.
It would be a lie to say he wasn't moved. If it weren't for him, Bai Xue wouldn't have broken ties with Bai Lusheng and Sun Lijun. At this moment, Gu Yiye truly forgave Bai Xue.
"Mom, thank you."
Bai Xue noticed that Gu Yiye's tone when calling her "Mom" was different from before, and knew that her son had truly accepted her.
Tears welled up in her eyes instantly, further strengthening her resolve to never associate with Sun Lijun and Bai Lusheng again.
Dinner was eaten at home. When Bai Xue saw how small Gu Yiye and Lin Shanshan's place was, she said with heartache, "Yiye, daughter-in-law, come back to Hong Kong Island with me. This house is too small and uncomfortable."
In the 1970s, there were no commercial housing units for sale in China. Buying a house required a quota from one's work unit, so even if Bai Xue was very rich, she couldn't get one.
Lin Shanshan knew that Bai Xue had said those words in a moment of panic. She was the principal, and Gu Yiye was in the army. How could they possibly abandon everything to go to Hong Kong?
After Bai Xue spoke, she realized she had misspoke, and for a moment the adults remained silent.
Hearing this, Gu Ai'ai became anxious and said in a trembling voice, "I don't want my uncle and aunt to go to a faraway place. I love my uncle and aunt."
Children aren't completely ignorant. Besides, after coming to Shanghai, some of her classmates had relatives in Hong Kong, and I told her that Hong Kong is very, very far away.
Gu Yiye and Lin Shanshan both laughed. Gu Yiye patted Gu Ai'ai's little head and said, "Uncle and Aunt aren't leaving, don't worry."
Lin Shanshan added, "Ai Ai is so adorable, how could Auntie bear to part with her?!"
Seeing that Lin Shanshan's attention was all on Gu Ai'ai, Gu Yiye pulled Bai Xue aside and told her his little secret.
"Mom, I have a big house that's being decorated right now. Don't tell Shanshan yet. I'll take her there to surprise her once the house is all set up beautifully."
When Bai Xue heard that Gu Yiye had a big house, she assumed it was a gift from his grandfather.
I didn't ask any more questions, as long as my son and daughter-in-law are comfortable living here.
"Okay. Mom will keep it a secret. Is there anything else you need for the house? Mom will get it for you."
Gu Yiye thought for a moment. The house had everything he needed, and Wang Zhanbo had even provided Juliet's Rose. He shook his head.
Worried that little Wang Zhanbo wouldn't be able to get enough roses, she said, "Mom, can you get me lots of Juliet roses? I want to fill the whole greenhouse with them."
Bai Xue asked, "Zhanbo has been asking me to get Juliet roses these past few days, is that also to help you?"
Gu Yiye nodded.
Bai Xue: "Okay, I'll send you all the Juliet roses in Hong Kong."
Gu Xiang brought the last dish of stir-fried vegetables to the table: "Aunt Bai, A Ye, Shan Shan, time to eat."
Gu Yiye and Bai Xue then stopped talking, washed their hands, and ate.
Lin Shanshan was happy to see the mother and son chatting so happily.
For no other reason than that Gu Yiye was able to truly let go and feel at ease, she was genuinely happy for her husband.
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