Chapter 132 Recognition
At this time, Lin Zhu also ran out, looking at Ai Xiaoxia with hatred in her eyes. She hated Ai Xiaoxia so much. Why did she want to come back? After so many years, couldn't she continue to stay in the Ai family? Why did she come back to take everything from her?
At this time, the people from the house next door opened the door and asked Lin Jianye if something happened at home and if he needed help.
How can I tell my neighbors about this? Besides, my family has just sorted out the problem. I can only tell them that it’s okay, just a small matter.
Then we quickly asked everyone to go inside, and this matter had to be resolved behind closed doors.
After entering the house, Ai Xiaoxia looked at the big house and had to admit that the Lin family lived a good life. The house was fully equipped with household appliances, and the living room was large and furnished with mahogany furniture. It was very large and grand.
Huang Wanxia kept holding Ai Xiaoxia's hand, tears streaming down her face from time to time. She wiped them away but they kept flowing again. When she thought of the scars on Ai Xiaoxia's arm and knew that the Ai family had been abusing her over the years, her heart felt like it was being pricked by needles.
Ai Xiaoxia knew that this was not Huang Wanxia's fault. Seeing her biological mother crying heartbrokenly, she felt bad too. She said to Huang Wanxia, "I'm living a good life now. Grandpa felt he owed me, so he found me a good family. My husband works in the Urban Construction Bureau, and my in-laws treat me very well."
Huang Wanxia felt even more distressed after hearing this. She hugged Ai Xiaoxia and started crying again: "You got married so young. Aren't you just 20 years old? Why did you get married when you should be living carefree with your parents?"
Lu Jingshen didn't know what to say, because it was indeed a bit early to get married. Although they were forced to get married early by the Ai family, it was true that Ai Xiaoxia was not that old.
After arriving here, Ai Xiaoxia felt such care and protection from her mother for the first time. Her heart suddenly ached and she cried. She thought of the days when the original owner was abused. The little girl should have lived a happy life, but it was all because of the vicious woman Meng Qiuju. She would definitely make her punished.
Of course, she didn't know whether such a thing could be punished in this era. After all, in the 1970s, abandoning a child was not a big deal. But there was no way to let the Ai family rest in peace.
Lin Jianye sat next to his wife, tears streaming down his face.
Lu Jingshen also felt sad and lowered his head to hide his tears.
Lin Rui cried like a tearful man, and his voice was so loud.
Lin Zhu stared at them blankly. At this moment, her mind became clearer. This is not right. Meng Qiuju would not easily tell the truth. It would not benefit her if she told the truth. This is not right.
Someone called me today and asked me to go out, saying that it was Meng Qiuju who asked to call me, but when I went out I didn’t see anyone. Could this be a trap?
Lin Zhu's mind was becoming increasingly clear, but the clearer it became, the more regretful she felt. She wondered what to do. As long as she didn't leave the Lin family, it would be fine. The Lin family was rich and powerful. Lin Jianye would find her a job in the next few days. If she couldn't find a job, wouldn't her fiancé also break off the engagement? Returning to the Ai family with nothing would be worse than death.
Now her best option was to act pitiful and innocent. She knelt down in front of Lin Jianye and said, "Dad, I was wrong. I shouldn't have hidden it, but I was really scared. You don't know that every time that woman came to me, she threatened me. I was afraid of her, so I didn't dare to tell the truth. I was afraid she would beat me to death. Dad, I only regard you as my parents. I only regard you as my family."
When Ai Xiaoxia heard Lin Zhu's words, she knew exactly what she was up to. She turned and looked at her. "You're afraid to tell me, so you're keeping me from my biological parents? If I hadn't come here on my own, would that be how my life would have been? You're the one who's clearly usurped my throne, concealed the truth, and are pretending to be the victim?"
Lin Zhu didn't expect Ai Xiaoxia to be so clear-headed. She could only continue to pretend to be weak and ignorant: "I am really scared. I want to say it, but I am afraid of Meng Qiuju."
"You are afraid because she is also your biological mother. They did something wrong back then, and I have endured twenty years of suffering for you. Why do you feel wronged? What about me?" Ai Xiaoxia's thoughts were very clear.
"I, I didn't say you weren't wronged. We're both victims. Why can't you think about me?" Lin Zhu looked at Ai Xiaoxia aggrievedly, and then said, "Why are you so strong and have no sympathy at all?"
Lu Jingshen couldn't stand it any longer. "She's so strong? Meng Qiuju has been in contact with you for a long time. You know exactly what kind of life Xiaoxia is going through, so why don't you sympathize with her? If you were truly kind and explained everything to your family earlier, I think we would respect you. But now we've found out that you're an accomplice of the Ai family."
Lin Zhu lowered her head, not daring to meet Ai Xiaoxia and Lu Jingshen's gaze. She could only turn her attention to Huang Wanxia. "Mom, you've raised me for so many years, and you know my true nature. I'm really just scared. I don't mean to hurt anyone. Mom, we've been mother and daughter for twenty years, and we have feelings for each other. You can't abandon me just because I did something wrong."
Huang Wanxia does have feelings for Lin Zhu, but every time she looks at Lin Zhu now, she thinks of her negligence and guilt towards her own daughter.
She said to Lin Zhu, "I can't get over this. If the baby was taken away by mistake, I won't blame you, but this was all caused by your biological mother. She always knew that Xiaoxia was not her biological daughter and has been abusing her. I was pampering her daughter here, and she was beating my daughter over there. When I see you now, I think of all this, and my heart aches so much." As she spoke, she started to cry again.
Ai Xiaoxia had previously worried that her biological mother might favor her because of the twenty years she had spent with Lin Zhu. Now she was relieved. She had not expected her biological parents to be so clear-headed.
She said to Huang Wanxia, "Thank you." She wanted to call her mom, but she couldn't say it out loud.
Huang Wanxia touched Ai Xiaoxia's hair and said, "It's Mom who is sorry for you. You have suffered so much in the past twenty years."
Lin Jianye looked at Lin Zhu and said, "Let's go to Shiqiao Township together tomorrow. Since you know that's your home, you have to go back eventually."
When Lin Zhu thought about changing from being the director's daughter to a rural person, she was full of resistance: "Dad, I won't go back. I beg you, don't let me go back. I will be filial to you in the future. I won't go back."
Lin Jianye sighed: "This incident was not an accident. It was arranged by your family, so you should go back. My biological daughter has suffered too much for you. I don't want you to remind her of those bad memories here."
To be honest, Ai Xiaoxia had been worried before. She was afraid that her biological parents would be reluctant to let go of Lin Zhu because of their feelings for her. Then she would have to go through some efforts and struggles, and even some melodramatic acting, to get everything back. She never expected that her parents were so clear-headed.
She was indeed happy, and her heart suddenly felt particularly open, because her biological parents' position was clear. Although they had feelings for Lin Zhu, they could distinguish right from wrong and could even put themselves in her shoes, which was indeed rare.
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