Chapter 189 Do you really feel sorry for me?
What does that mean?
Zhao's mother pursed her lips, looked embarrassed, and took Xie Hongli's hand, saying, "My child, I still love you the most!"
You know, Mom only has one son now, and all our children will be yours eventually! We're getting old now!
Otherwise, I definitely wouldn't have let you bring your two babies!
"Your sister-in-law can't take care of the child herself, and the child will suffer if he stays with her! Mom knows you've been working hard!"
"Mom promises, after I die, all my property will be yours! Okay?"
Wang Guihua smiled speechlessly. This mother-in-law was always good at this! Saying nice things to make her silly daughter listen to her in everything.
I wonder if Hongli has been completely brainwashed by Jianshe and Xiaoye!
Can't you be a little more assertive?
I'm so angry!
"Mom, how could my sister-in-law not be able to take care of him? When my brother was alive, didn't my sister-in-law take care of him herself?"
Da Bao is ten years old now!
The previous eight years weren't a period of growth on my own!
Xie Hongli said a few words casually!
Zhao's mother was completely devastated! What? Is this still her obedient daughter-in-law?
How come she's become such a different person after just a few days at her parents' house?
"This...isn't this because you took good care of him? You said Erdan is a very responsible person, and he treats his nephew like his own son!"
If you don't go back, you and your husband might have a fight, right? That's not worth it!
Yes or no?
"It's just cooking and washing clothes for the kids at home, it's not a difficult thing, right?"
"Mom still hopes that you and Erdan can live a good life! It's okay if it's tough. Husband and wife should say whatever comes to mind."
It's still possible to reconcile, isn't it?
"What will happen if you stay at your parents' house like this?"
"Are we not going to live like this from now on?"
Although Zhao's mother's words were gentle, every sentence was a reminder to Xie Hongli!
Xie Hongli looked at Zhao's mother and said, "Mom, whether Erdan and I can live a good life depends not only on him, but also on you!"
"Me? What happened to me?"
Xie Hongli continued, "Mom and Dad, no matter how you look at it, Zhao Dabao and Zhao Erbao are not my responsibility!"
If his uncle, Zhao Erdan, wants to take care of him more if he has the ability, that's fine with me! I won't stop him!
But it's obvious he can't take care of it!
He only makes so little money a month! After buying some food and vegetables, there's almost nothing left! But he's only ever supported our family!
Sometimes we can even buy some meat!
I'll even buy some fabric to make clothes for my little stone and Honghong!
"But look, my children don't have any new clothes to wear, but I'm making new clothes for my two nephews!"
As a mother, how could I not be sad?
Don't you know your own grandson? Mom, did you really not see him, or are you pretending not to see him?
Zhao's mother was speechless: "I..."
"Oh, Hongli, aren't you always so generous, gentle, and considerate? And the kindest of all!"
Mom thought you were kind-hearted, so she didn't stop you!
That's your nephew, don't you feel sorry for him?
"What you're saying...isn't it making me feel bad?"
"More importantly, Da Bao and Er Bao don't have a father anymore! Shouldn't we feel more sorry for them?"
"Oh……"
She was confused before. Xie Hongli was always manipulated by Zhao's father and mother. Now she understands that they will keep saying good things about her, that she is kind, generous, and all sorts of good things about her. It's just a way of morally blackmailing her!
They'll make you do things for them!
Yes, we should feel sorry for them!
She gave her own child's love and time, and Erdan gave her money! Her own child suffered injustice…
If we say that Da Bao and Er Bao are grateful, they are already ten years old and can do a lot for the family!
But what about them? They don't know anything except what to eat!
They'll demand favoritism, and if they don't get what they want, they'll say they don't have a father!
But……
Xie Hongli looked at Zhao's mother, her eyes red, and asked, "Mom, was I responsible for my brother's death?"
Is it because of me?
Zhao's mother paused for a moment and said, "No...no!"
"Yes, it's not because of me, so why is everyone making demands on me? I don't understand! Mom and Dad, what have you sacrificed for these two children?"
Did you pay?
You all know perfectly well that our family is struggling financially, and Erdan's salary is limited! Yet you watch us suffer for the sake of our two nephews, even at the expense of our children!
What are you feeling sorry for?
Did you feel bad for your mouth?
"Dabao and Erbao have lost their father, but they still have their mother. Can't their mother take care of them?"
Because we are kind-hearted, therefore...
"Does that mean you can bully us at will?"
"Does that mean you can bully us and our children at will?"
"Mom and Dad, do you really think I'm stupid?"
As Xie Hongli asked the questions, she started to cry!
Wang Guihua hugged her with heartache and looked at Zhao's mother with dissatisfaction: "In-laws, what you did was really unfair!"
It was my daughter's own choice before!
Now that my daughter has woken up, I'm telling you all, cherish your own grandsons, don't try to hold my daughter hostage!
"It's not like I don't have a mother!"
Zhao's mother looked at Wang Guihua awkwardly. She was no good at arguing; all she could do was say nice things.
"That... Mom and Dad never meant that! Hongli, you've misunderstood us!"
You know how much your parents love you!
"What do I know? I've just been pretending not to know! My indifference doesn't mean I'm unaware!"
You all feel sorry for our eldest brother, you favor him!
Erdan is dispensable to you!
During the Spring Festival, you always let my eldest brother's family go early and eat well. When we arrive, you make us do chores and let us eat a bite before saying we're tired!
Do you think I don't know?
Mom and Dad, I'm telling you, if you insist on leaving Da Bao and Er Bao in our home, then I'll divorce Er Dan!
"You and your family should come over!"
Seeing Xie Hongli's anger, Zhao's mother was extremely embarrassed!
"No...don't do this! Can't we talk this out? Don't be like this! Calm down first, Mom and Dad will come to see you another day!"
Hongli, don't be angry!
hehe……"
Zhao's father and mother fled in a sorry state!
He was ashen-faced the whole way and didn't say a word! He went straight home!
When Zhou Ye and Xie Jianshe were heading home at noon, they ran into Zhao Erdan!
"Construction, sister-in-law!"
Zhou Ye nodded politely.
After thinking for a long time, Zhao Erdan said, "Jianshe, sister-in-law, can we talk?"
Zhou Ye and Xie Jianshe exchanged a glance!
What should we talk about?
Zhao Erdan looked at Zhou Ye and said, "Sister-in-law, actually I wanted to talk to you, no... I wanted to talk to you about something."
I...I want to know what Hongli is thinking!
Zhou also knew that her second brother-in-law wanted her to speak from a woman's perspective!
Since you've asked for help, you might as well say a little more!
Where to?
“Go…” Zhao Erdan wanted to say go to the state-run restaurant, but he suddenly remembered that he had no money!
"Let's go to your place, brother-in-law!"
Xie Jianshe suggested.
"well……"
After sitting down, Zhao Erdan found it difficult to speak!
Zhou Ye spoke up directly!
"If I were the second sister, I would get a divorce right away!"
Zhao Erdan cried out in panic, "No...no! I love Hongli, and I want to be with her!"
"Really? Then you see her struggling, why don't you do anything? In the past two years, have you really not noticed Hongli's sadness?"
Is it that you can't solve it, or that you really don't want to solve it?
Zhou Ye's direct question made Zhao Erdan feel both guilty and upset!
What do you want to ask?
Zhao Erdan thought for a moment: "My parents love me very much, and they are also very good to Hongli! I want my parents to try to persuade Hongli!"
Do you think this is okay?
"Oh……"
Zhou Ye just laughed!
Do your parents really love you?
"Yes...yes..."
"Then let me ask you, after you took over your older brother's two children, did your parents provide you with any financial assistance?"
"I……"
"You just need to answer me, yes or no?"
Zhou Ye said seriously!
Zhao Erdan: "No!"
"Have we ever sent you any food?"
"No!"
"Did you see your second sister busy and come over to help cook a meal even once?"
Zhao Erdan thought for a moment: "No!"
"If you don't have any of these, how can you feel sorry for me? Don't even mention feeling sorry for my second sister, they don't feel sorry for you either!"
These words may be hurtful, but they are the truth!
"How could they not feel sorry for me? They even saved dumplings for me during the Chinese New Year!"
Zhao Erdan couldn't accept it!
"Really? Then think about it, was it left to you after your older brother passed away, or have you always had it?"
Zhou Ye looked into Zhao Erdan's eyes, and he was visibly panicked!
Yes, it only came about after my older brother passed away!
It only happened once or twice!
When my older brother was alive, I had never seen dumplings!
My parents said that they were having a hard time at home this year and didn't make dumplings!
How could I not know? They had already eaten! I clearly saw there were still leftovers in the kitchen.
They wouldn't even let themselves eat the leftovers!
"But...my sister-in-law really doesn't know how to take care of children!"
"Your sister-in-law doesn't know how to take care of children? Then let me ask you, when your brother was alive, who took care of the children? Did they just grow up on their own?"
"Who cooked the meal? Did you go out and get it?"
Who takes them to school? Do they go by themselves?
"Who made these clothes? Did they pick them up from the street?"
Zhao Erdan was stunned!
So, I was the one who was foolish!
"If your parents really care about you and know that you have four children, they will help you, whether it's with money or food!"
Because they know that you are not only raising your older brother's child, but also your own two children!
How could they not know about your difficulties?
Zhao Erdan: Yeah, they always knew!
"As grandparents, how could they not know what Zhao Dabao and Zhao Erbao are like?"
They just know you too well as your parents!
They know how to manipulate you!
"They know you're kind-hearted! They'll give all the good things to Zhao Dabao and Zhao Erbao! As for Xiao Shitou and Honghong?"
"If they don't love you, how can they love your child?"
Each word pierced Zhao Erdan's heart!
Childhood memories are slowly resurfacing!
Yes, all I did was to gain my parents' approval and hear them say, "My son is the best!"
One sentence: "My son is so filial!"
But the price of gaining all this was the separation from his wife and children!
Is it really worth it?
I worked hard to earn money and supported my older brother's children!
What about his wife and children?
"I was so stupid! I thought I had really pulled through! I thought I was my parents' hope! But they treated me like a fool!"
Oh……"
Zhao Erdan covered his face and burst into tears!
Zhou Ye secretly asked, "Xie Jianshe, was I too harsh?"
"My wife is right, he won't wake up unless we're ruthless!"
Xie Jianshe praised.
Zhou Ye nodded: "Then...they won't get a divorce, will they?"
"The divorce means their relationship has run its course! It's none of our business!"
Zhou Ye nodded again!
"You're right!"
After crying for a while, Zhao Erdan began to recall that when his older brother was alive, his family hadn't actually been doing very well!
It's just passable!
I don't earn much, but during holidays I still want to buy more things for my parents, just so they can say, "My youngest son is so filial!"
He has more stuff than your older brother!
What's the point of it anyway?
Some forms of favoritism are present from birth, and no matter how well you do, they won't notice! They'll just think you're stupid!
How can the parents not take care of their grandson? He's only in his fifties, in good health, and has a pension!
Even her father has a job! His salary is higher than hers.
Seeing how difficult it is for them to raise four children, yet they refuse to lend a hand!
"Jianshe, sister-in-law! Please help me! I still want to live a good life with Hongli! What should I do?"
What should I do now?
Zhao Erdan's eyes were filled with determination!
Zhou Ye and Xie Jianshe exchanged a glance. Thankfully, their brother-in-law could still be saved!
Can you abandon your parents?
"What do you mean? To give up?"
"It's not about severing ties, but about being filial to them when they get old, and taking responsibility for them when necessary!"
But you need to understand one thing: taking care of your parents and serving them is your responsibility, and it has nothing to do with my second sister!
If you have a good relationship, she's willing to lend a hand; that shows her kind heart!
If your relationship is just so-so, or if she's still hung up on things from the past few years and is unwilling to help you, that's understandable!
Isn't that right?
After all... without you, my second sister has absolutely no connection to your family! What do you think?
Upon hearing this, Zhao Erdan thought it made sense!
"Yes, Jianshe, you're right! I'll take care of my parents when they get old! But what should I do now?"
Should I make it clear to my parents that Zhao Dabao and Zhao Erbao shouldn't live in my house anymore? After all, they have their own mothers and grandparents too!
What you say is none of my business!
“You’re right!” Xie Jianshe nodded.
"But as a man, with your elder brother gone, we won't say anything if you help him out a little."
Of course, my second sister probably won't have any objections either!
Zhao Erdan gave a wry smile: "My mom has a pension, and my dad has a salary, so we won't be in trouble for at least ten years!"
"My sister-in-law has a job now, and if she's frugal, supporting two children shouldn't be a problem! What can I do to help her?"
I used to be too responsible, which is why I took on everything myself.
It won't happen again!
"I'll go and explain this to my parents right now!"
With Zhao Erdan's decision, Xie Jianshe and Zhou Ye were finally relieved!
On the way back, the two were still talking about Xie Hongli, hoping that Zhao Erdan would keep his word!
What brings you here?
Before lunchtime, Zhao Erdan went straight to his parents' house!
"Mom and Dad...I..."
"Stop talking to me! You're really making me angry. We originally went to Hongli's parents' house to talk about your situation."
As a result, she was humiliated by her parents.
Do you think it's easy for us, an old couple?
Your parents did all this for you! I feel heartbroken when I think about what Hongli said! Over the years, we've given her our whole heart.
Treat her like your own daughter!
What did we do wrong?
Da Bao and Xiao Bao are still children, they might be a little mischievous, so what! Doesn't your sister-in-law often buy them delicious food and send it over?
How could Hongli say such a thing?
"My son, it's breaking my heart!"
"But it's alright! Who told me to be your mother? Others may not care about you, but I do! Hongli comes from the countryside and doesn't know any manners!"
I understand!
Why……
Let Mom and Dad calm down before we go to Hongli's house together!
We are your parents. As long as you are doing well, we'll endure any hardship! Really! Son, all I want is for you to live a good life!
My parents will be perfectly satisfied!
Before Zhao Erdan could even speak, his mother had already said a lot!
He remained silent for a long time, listening to them finish speaking!
"Why aren't you saying anything, child?"
Zhao's mother secretly glared at Zhao Erdan!
"Mom and Dad, do you really want me to have a good life?"
"Of course, you're my only son now! Waaah... My poor eldest son, how could he have died like that!"
How am I supposed to live like this!
"Waaah..."
"Mom, I know that since we were little, you have always favored my older brother and I have been an insignificant presence."
But Mom and Dad, I really want to be filial to you!
I want your approval!
I wanted to do anything for you, just to earn a word of praise from you, but it seems I was wrong!
As he spoke, Zhao Erdan immediately knelt down!
"Child, what are you doing?"
Looking at his parents, Zhao Erdan saw fake smiles on their faces for the first time!
How could there be parents in this world who don't love their children?
But it really exists!
"Mom and Dad, if you really want what's best for us and want your son to have a good life, then fine..."
I will send Zhao Dabao and Zhao Erbao back to my sister-in-law later!
Their mother is still alive; there's no reason for us to keep taking care of them forever! Right?
"Oh dear, that won't do."
Zhao's mother was terrified!
"Why not? Mom and Dad, do you think I don't know what you're thinking? Don't you think my sister-in-law, a woman, can't take care of a child on her own!"
It's not that I'm worried the child isn't eating or drinking well!
What you're worried about is that your sister-in-law will take your grandson with someone else and make your grandson take someone else's surname, right?
You're raising your children here to preserve your family name!
These words struck a chord with Zhao's mother!
Her face was pale, and she pointed at Zhao Erdan: "You... Mom loves you so much, and this is how you see me?"
"Love me? Ha... Mom, are you serious? Your monthly pension is eighteen yuan, and Dad's monthly salary is twenty-eight yuan!"
What about me?
I only have 18.5 yuan a month!
In the two years I've been raising my older brother's child, have you ever given me a single penny? Have you? Didn't you see it?
You saw it!
They saw that we gave our only meat to my eldest brother's child, while the four of us in the family ate only coarse food and wild vegetables!
It's only because it's us! We're the ones who suffer!
So you don't care!
Isn't that right?
"Okay, even if you're reluctant to spend money, what about food? I said I would take care of Da Bao and Er Bao's lives, but where were you when we ran out of food?"
Did you even ask?
"You don't! Because you saw that Da Bao and Er Bao are wearing new clothes! You don't care about us!"
Zhao's mother was stunned!
What should we do?
“Son, it’s not like that. Your parents love you very much! Besides, you see, even though you brought your nephew home, you’re not the one taking care of him yourself!”
Is that right?
It's Hongli who's busy! Not you!
You'll still earn the same amount of money! Right? Life hasn't changed much for you!
I'll try to bring Hongli back and coax her; I'm sure she'll still take good care of the child!
She's gentle, kind, and has a soft heart!
You believe in your mother!
At worst, next time, Mom will kneel down before her! There are so many people in Hongqi Village, and her dad is the village chief; he definitely has to save face!
Is that right?
Besides, she wouldn't dare get a divorce! I heard her older sister got divorced, does that mean she'll get one too?
What will people think of the Xie family then?
Right? They'll have their moment of shame!
Mom did all this for you!
Zhao Erdan stared at his mother in disbelief!
"Son, believe me. Only your parents truly care about you! Hongli wouldn't dare to really fall out with you. She doesn't have a job, and she still relies on you for support."
If we leave her out for a few days, she might come back on her own!
"Then you can bring your two children over. If she dares to object, just say you want a divorce! Let's see what she can do then!"
Seeing his mother's true colors revealed, Zhao Erdan suddenly smiled!
"Son...what are you laughing at?"
"Mom and Dad, I will not divorce Hongli. We have a very good relationship! So from now on, I will not let anything that affects our relationship exist!"
I'm here today to inform my parents of a few things!
Firstly, I won't be responsible for my two children anymore! I've given a lot as their uncle these past two years, both financially and otherwise.
We've done right by them! They're ungrateful and ungrateful! I'll just consider it raising ungrateful wretches!
I admit it!
Secondly, whether you raise us or your sister-in-law raises us, we will not help you with a single penny, after all, you haven't helped us at all in the past two years!
The clothes we made for them are a token of my appreciation as their uncle!
It's fine if you're not grateful!
"Thirdly, I'm off tomorrow to pick up Hongli and the child! We'll come back for holidays and festivals in the future!"
But if you make things difficult for us, we will leave immediately!
That's all I wanted to say! No matter what you say, my priority right now is my family!
Zhao's father stood up, pointed at Zhao Erdan, and cursed, "Erdan, you've really gone too far! What do you want to do? Do you want to rebel? Huh?"
You bastard! Bastard!
"Excuse me, Dad, what did I say wrong? Da Bao and Er Bao weren't my children, so am I supposed to take responsibility for them?"
What did I gain after years of dedication?
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