Chapter 21



Qiao Chudong glanced at He Xuyang, who ignored him, and felt a blockage in his heart.

Oh! She has been back to her parents' home for two days. In the past, he would have gone to pick her up if she didn't come back overnight.

But what about now? Haha...what is she expecting?

Everything will change, no matter how deep the feelings are, they will fade.

She forced a stiff smile and said, "There are guests at home!"

The table was filled with rich dishes, just like the Chinese New Year.

When she and Yaya were at home, there were always two dishes on the table, cabbage sprouts and shredded potatoes, which they ate the most.

So much so that when Yaya returned to her parents' home, her eyes lit up when she saw her meat.

But when Huang Xia arrived, the table was filled with fish and meat, and every dish was her mother-in-law's specialty.

그 compares with 그, I’m so angry.

At this moment, she had to admit that she and Yaya were both outsiders to this home.

"Hello, sister-in-law! Come over and sit down, and taste Auntie's cooking. You and Yaya should sit down and eat! Xuyang, go get the bowls and chopsticks for sister-in-law."

Huang Xia directed He Xuyang skillfully, with a feminine demeanor, as if Qiao Chudong and Yaya had just come as guests.

But under the pressure of Mrs. Lin's gaze, He Xuyang sat there motionless.

Not only did Mrs. Lin not let her sit down to eat, but she instructed her to go and pour Huang Xia a cup of tea.

Thinking that the newcomer was a guest, Qiao Chuxia endured it and prepared to put Yaya, who was drowsy on her back, to the bed before going out.

But when he pushed the door open, he saw a two-year-old boy already sleeping on the bed. This child was Huang Xia's son.

When she saw the white sweater under the child's buttocks, her heart seemed to be gripped by an invisible hand.

This was a birthday gift He Xuyang gave her two years ago. It cost her thirty dollars at the time, but she had never been willing to wear it. But now...

Yaya seemed to sense her mother's emotions, suddenly woke up from her sleepiness, and asked to go downstairs to play.

But when Yaya went to hug the wooden rabbit made by her grandfather as usual, she found that the wooden rabbit had been taken apart.

Yaya's mouth suddenly blushed.

Qiao Chudong hurriedly comforted her, "Next time you go back, let grandpa make it right for you, okay? Be good~"

After finally comforting Yaya, the dissatisfied mother-in-law urged:

"You two losers, stop disturbing Xiao Deng's sleep. Boys need to eat more and sleep more to grow taller. Come out and make tea for her."

Qiao Chudong took a deep breath and came out holding Yaya. After handing her to He Xuyang, she turned around to make tea.

"…Um, sister-in-law, I don't like the first cup of tea. It's too strong. Please pour it out for me."

Qiao Chudong paused as he grabbed the tea leaves and did not respond.

"Chudong, did you hear me? Pour out the water after the first soaking and add water again." Chen Xuyang was afraid that she didn't hear him, so he turned around and reminded her again.

While tasting the fish cooked by Mrs. Lin, Huang Xia scolded He Xuyang, "Xuyang, please speak softly to your sister-in-law. Your bossy look will make your sister-in-law unhappy."

Mother Lin glared at Qiao Chudong's back, "She eats her son and uses him. She can even be the queen at home after giving birth to a girl. What is she dissatisfied with? Isn't she happy?"

He Xuyang also echoed: "Yes! She is a housewife, making tea and doing chores are her job. You are a guest, just wait for your departure with peace of mind."

"Hey~ Xuyang, don't say that. Housewives can also hold up half the sky!" Huang Xia seemed to be speaking for housewives, but her tone sounded like she was mocking them.

Qiao Chudong didn't care how others belittled her, but when these words came out of He Xuyang's mouth, she felt like a hole was dug in her heart.

After brewing the tea and placing it next to Huang Xia's table, just as she was about to sit down, Mrs. Lin instructed her to cut two apples.

Huang Xia affectionately took Mrs. Lin's arm and shook it, "Auntie, how come you still remember that you like to eat apples after meals? You are so kind."

"Auntie really likes you. It would be great if you could be a family with me. Unfortunately, Xuyang is not so lucky." Auntie Lin said in a sinister tone and glanced at Qiao Chuxia with disgust.

Qiao Chudong could no longer suppress the grievance in her heart, so she asked the mother and son directly.

"So you are waiting to give Huang Xiateng a position, right?"

Before He Xuyang could say anything, Huang Xia stood up first.

"Sister-in-law, you misunderstood! You and Xuyang grew up wearing the same pair of open-crotch pants. The friendship between you is pure brotherhood. He doesn't even treat you as a woman. Don't let your imagination run wild."

"Enough! Qiao Chudong, what are you suspicious about? You turned your back on us once you came back. Doesn't this family have room for you?" He Xuyang felt that he had lost face in front of Huang Xia, and scolded with a dark face.

Yaya was startled and quickly jumped off her father's legs, ran to her mother's side and hugged her legs tightly.

"I've always said that this girl from the mountain ravine is petty and petty. Do you think I did not wrongly accuse her? She has been away for two days, and neither the man nor the mother-in-law cares about her. How can she be a daughter-in-law?" Mrs. Lin glanced at the mother and daughter with sidelong eyes. The more she looked at them, the more she disliked them.

Qiao Chudong didn't want to waste any more words with the mother and son, so she picked up Yaya and went into the house, leaving the three people at the table with a resentful back view.

"Sister-in-law is angry, Xuyang, go and comfort her! She's leaving first." Huang Xia said, taking her shoulder bag off the back of a chair and preparing to leave.

Mrs. Lin stood up, grabbed Huang Xia, turned around, raised her chin and said to her son with a stern face:

"Why are you trying to coax her? Look, you don't beat her as much now. In the past, which wife would dare to be so cold to her husband? She's used to it. If you keep getting used to it, she'll poop and pee on your head sooner or later."

"Auntie, don't say that! My sister-in-law has a hard time taking care of the children, and it's normal for her to have a little temper! She is different from you. You are used to being carefree." Huang Xia's seemingly understanding words made Mrs. Lin even angrier.

"Bah! You gave birth to a worthless, money-losing thing and you're still being so arrogant. Do you really think you're that great? If you can survive, survive. If you can't, get out of the He family with this money-losing thing."

"Mom, please say less!" He Xuyang heard his mother talking more and more outrageously, so he quickly stopped her from saying any more.

Mrs. Lin suddenly lost her temper: "He Xuyang! I'm telling you today, if you don't give in to me, I'm going to put up big-character posters on the streets, scolding you for being unfilial! I'll poke your spine!"

"Mom, can you please stop making trouble?" He Xuyang also got angry.

"Are you going to beat her or not? If you don't beat your wife today, she will dare to go out and yell at you to be criticized."

Huang Xia was trying to persuade them from both sides, seeming to be extremely anxious.

"Sister-in-law, please come out soon! Apologize to your aunt, and don't let them be sad because of you."

As soon as Huang Xia finished speaking, Qiao Chudong opened the door and came out alone.

She came to He Xuyang with a tired look and said in a cold voice: "Don't make it difficult for you. Pack up your things and take Yaya away immediately. We will live in the supply and marketing cooperative."

"You don't have to go to the supply and marketing cooperative. I've already told my uncle to let Huang Xia take your place. From now on, you should just stay at home and take good care of Yaya and take good care of mom."

He Xuyang's words, which didn't hurt or itch, were like a slap in the face to Qiao Chudong.

"What did you say? Why didn't you discuss this with me?"

"What do I want to discuss with you? Are you qualified?" Mrs. Lin cursed.

Although she didn't want to cry in front of these people, Qiao Chudong couldn't control the sadness in her eyes. She looked at He Xuyang with a wooden expression and choked up:

"I'm leaving now. I'm leaving room for you guys. He Xuyang was really blind at first."

He Xuyang saw that she didn't look fake, frowned and asked impatiently: "What did you say? You want to leave? Where are you going? Don't tell me you are going back to your mother's house. Although your parents have separated now, is there any place for you and Yaya to stay in that broken house?"

Qiao Chudong smiled coldly, but her heart was filled with pain. "Since you look down on your family so much, why did you marry me?"

"You 놆 you, your mother's home 놆 your mother's home."

"Forget it, it's not important. If you want to marry Huang Xia, notify her and come back to get a divorce. You want Yaya." She said and left.

"Wait, what do you mean? Are you looking forward to a divorce so much? You've been eating and living here all these years, and now that you're leaving, are you going to take Yaya out for dinner?" He Xuyang got angry and started talking without caring.

“Even if I go begging, I will never beg at your doorstep.” Perhaps the fifty-five yuan that Qiao Zhixia gave to Mrs. Lin gave Qiao Chudong the courage.

This was the first time she spoke to this man so firmly after her marriage.

When He Xuyang saw that she was really leaving, he panicked and tried to chase after her, but was stopped by Mrs. Lin.

"She wants to get out, get back to her dirty, smelly country, eat coarse food, and never come back."

"Mom, please stop talking."

He Xuyang tried to chase after Qiao Chudong to persuade her, but was glared at by Mrs. Lin:

"She's been used to you. Leave her alone for two days and see if she can't stand the hardship and will naturally come back. You can deal with her when the time comes..."


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