Chapter 520 Let You Go Past Too
Seeing Liu Mingcui's eyes redden with anger, the man quickly swallowed his pride and apologized, "Wife, I was wrong, I was wrong, please forgive me, please don't hold it against me, just ignore what I said, don't be angry, okay..."
He reached out to pull Liu Mingcui.
Liu Mingcui angrily shook her off, "Don't touch me! We'll get a divorce tomorrow, or you can wait until Ronghui has his surgery. You choose."
When the man realized she really wanted a divorce, he panicked.
"No, honey, if I've done anything wrong, you can scold me all you want, but we won't get a divorce. Our son and daughter are so grown up, it would be so embarrassing if we got divorced. If you don't like it, you can scold me a few times and hit me a couple of times..."
"What's wrong, Second Brother? Why are you arguing with Xiao Cui?"
The old lady pushed the door open and slapped the man's arm. "Didn't I tell you not to bother Xiao Cui? She works so hard all day, why can't you be more considerate?"
"Mom, I didn't, I just said it in the heat of the moment..."
The man wanted to explain that it wasn't his fault, but seeing the old lady's glaring eyes, he quickly admitted his mistake, "I was wrong, it was all my fault, my dear wife, please forgive me this time, I will never do it again."
Liu Mingcui ignored him.
Looking at the old lady, I said, "Mom, we've saved enough for Ronghui's surgery. His second uncle and his parents have money for the rest of his treatment, which should be enough. My son and daughter are about to graduate from university, start working, and start dating; the other is already working and dating. I need to save my money for their future wives and dowries. I won't contribute to Ronghui's expenses. Mom, if you think I'm heartless and abandon him to his death like your son does..."
"No, no, Mom has never thought that way."
The old lady hurriedly waved her hand, "Second son, you're such a rascal. Don't take what he said to heart. Mom knows you're a good daughter-in-law and a good aunt. If it weren't for you all these years, Ronghui would have died many times over. Don't worry, after Ronghui's surgery, you can save your money for the two children. Mom will never ask you for a single penny again. I'll talk to your older brother and sister-in-law later. They appreciate your kindness and know you're thinking of the children, so they won't blame you. Our whole family appreciates your kindness..."
Liu Mingcui's eyes reddened, and she choked out, "Mom."
“I know Ronghui is pitiful, but my daughter and my son have lived no easier lives than Ronghui in the past twenty years. My daughter can get married, but what about my son? Does he have to support Ronghui for the rest of his life like his father, and support his family after he gets married and has children? Mom, I can't do it. Mom, I want to divorce him.”
The old lady's eyes also reddened.
“I know, I know, child, don’t cry. It’s Mom’s fault. I didn’t raise you well, and your second son bullied you. If you want a divorce, then go ahead. If you want Mom’s cooking after the divorce, just call Mom…”
The man was furious and anxious when the old lady agreed to the divorce after just a few words. He tried to stop her, saying, "My God, what are you saying? We're both over forty. If we get divorced now, won't people laugh at us?"
"Shut up!"
The old lady slapped the man across the face. "Xiaocui wants a divorce for the sake of the two children. What are you thinking? Are you afraid people will laugh at you? If word gets out that you're raising your own nephew while neglecting your own children, that's what's shameful, that's what people will laugh at!"
The man looked completely bewildered, "..."
Mom, do you want to hear what you're saying?
"Mom! That's Ronghui, my nephew. He's my eldest brother and sister-in-law's only child..."
"They deserved it!"
The old lady spat, "I didn't agree to their marriage. The country is calling for people not to marry close relatives, but they just wouldn't listen. Their children are sickly and weak, it's all their own fault! Why should Xiao Cui and the two children suffer because of their sins? You... from now on, give half of your monthly salary to Xiao Cui!"
The old lady was decisive and clean, cutting it off with one stroke.
She then discussed it with Liu Mingcui, saying, "Think carefully about the divorce. After Ronghui's surgery, if you still insist on a divorce, then I will force him to go and get the divorce certificate with you. Both children will stay with you. Once you leave this house, this family matter will have nothing to do with you and the two children anymore. Just focus on thinking about the two children, understand?"
"mom……"
Tears streamed down Liu Mingcui's face as she sobbed; her mother-in-law truly cared for her.
The old lady patted her and said, "Don't cry. We're all mothers. I know, I understand."
The man refused to say another word.
Meanwhile, Aunt Liu, who had just received a wedding invitation from the auto parts factory, was overjoyed and boasted to her husband, "Look, Banxia's second son is married too! I heard his wife is a college graduate and works in the municipal government. She's really impressive..."
"That's impressive. A prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold. This second son of the Su family is amazing."
The man clicked his tongue twice, glanced at the small courtyard where Su Youfu lived, and cursed, "Do you think Su Youfu is sick? He was bragging to us that Lin Jiefang married the director's daughter, and now his own son has married a municipal worker. If he and Li Banxia hadn't divorced, and he were sitting in the main seat, being called 'Dad' by his daughter-in-law who works in the municipal unit, wouldn't that be... Hey, why did you hit me?"
"Your son will never marry a woman who works in the municipal government. Stop daydreaming."
Aunt Liu hit the nail on the head.
With the wedding approaching, Su Laosan couldn't find the time, so he called Aunt Liu and asked her to tell Su Hongmei about Su Laoer's wedding.
Aunt Liu smiled and agreed.
After waiting for several nights, Su Hongmei finally returned from her night shift.
"Aunt Liu, were you waiting for me?"
Aunt Liu pulled her aside and exclaimed, "You've grown taller again! How come you only grow taller but not plump? Look how skinny you are! Don't your dad and grandma let you eat properly?"
Su Hongmei smiled.
After so many changes, she had long lost the sharpness of a few years ago. She would no longer complain to everyone she met, saying that Su Youfu treated her badly and didn't feed her, or that Li Banxia didn't care about her and left her to fend for herself.
Aunt Liu sighed and spat towards Su Youfu's yard, "What a tragedy! You're still growing, how could they treat you like this? If you come back tonight and there's no food, come to my house. I may not have anything else, but I can still provide a bowl of noodles, a steamed bun, and a dish of pickled vegetables."
"Thank you, Auntie, but no need. The restaurant where I work part-time tonight has leftovers, so I can eat my fill."
Aunt Liu expressed her kindness, and Su Hongmei thanked her.
Aunt Liu looked at her, and after confirming it was true, she breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay, as long as there's food to eat, that's good. You're back so late because you've been working at the restaurant?"
"Um."
Su Hongmei smiled, "Auntie, is there something you need so late?"
"Oh, right, I almost forgot the important thing. I've been waiting for you for days and haven't seen you. It's your third brother... He called me a few days ago saying he was too busy to come over and asked me to tell you that your second brother is getting married at the Jufu Hotel and wants you to come too..."
Su Hongmei was momentarily dazed.
Staring blankly at Aunt Liu, he asked, "Auntie, you said... my third brother called you and asked me to attend my second brother's wedding?"
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