Ruan Niannian didn't care how Pei Yuanzheng educated Pei Jianhui.
Anyway, Pei Jianhui went back dejectedly.
"Why, did you scold him?"
Pei Yuanzheng immediately widened his eyes, "Wife, are you heartbroken?"
"What are you talking about? He's only eight years old, he's still playing house, don't let your imagination run wild." Ruan Niannian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "By the way, my eldest brother said we should go to the old house to discuss something in the evening, so let's go there early."
Pei Yuanzheng then put Pei Jianhui's matter aside and talked to Ruan Niannian about going to the old house, "Wife, if it's the three thousand yuan, I don't plan to take it. It was originally used to buy off the relationship. Why not divide it among the three families?"
He never liked to delve into these family matters, and he never thought of getting back the 3,000 yuan. When he gave it to Li Dani, he regarded it as buying his life.
What he bought was his life so that he was not abused to death by Li Dani during the years he was adopted.
"It can't be divided." Ruan Niannian frowned. "Once the money is divided among them, my eldest and third brothers' families will be fine, but their family..."
Ruan Nian thought to herself as she tilted her head towards Pei Qingbai's yard, "I'm afraid it will be completely tilted."
"What do you think we should do with my wife? I'm not good at dealing with these things. Why don't you just give her to your eldest brother?" Pei Yuanzheng didn't want to bother at all.
Ruan Niannian denied it again, "No way, after all, the eldest brother and the other two brothers are not born by the same father. If someone reveals it in the future, it will be easy to talk to the third brother. You can still persuade him. Well, let's discuss this matter with the eldest brother and his wife. Let's go now."
She always felt that Pei Qingsong was looking for them not just for the more than 3,000 yuan.
"Okay, my wife, you must be tired after an afternoon of classes. I'll take you there on my bike."
Ruan Niannian didn't refuse and rode a bicycle to the old house with Pei Yuanzheng.
After arriving, it turned out that Pei Qingsong did not talk to them about the more than 3,000 yuan.
The dark, tall and strong Pei Qingsong smiled a little when he saw them. He took them into the inner room and pointed at the things that he and Li Jinhua had sorted out and put aside. "Fourth brother, this is what your mother left for you."
That’s indeed the case.
Ruan Niannian had heard Uncle Jiu talk about Pei Yuanzheng’s biological mother before, so she told Pei Qingsong about it, hoping that he would pay more attention to it when sorting things out.
"Throw it away." Pei Yuanzheng clenched his fists, trying his best to endure, and finally uttered only three words.
He didn't want to forgive the woman who abandoned her young son after her husband's death, no matter what her reasons were.
Pei Qingsong didn't think so. He said to Ruan Niannian, "Sister-in-law, please tidy up first. I'll take him out to talk for a while."
"Okay, big brother, you guys go ahead." Ruan Niannian nodded.
The two brothers went out.
Ruan Niannian began to sort out things. There were not many things, mostly books and letters. Because Li Dani was illiterate, she thought that things with words on them were good things, so she kept them hidden and didn't take them out.
If she hadn't died early, it would be unknown when these things would see the light of day again.
There were not many books, but each one was a foreign language book that might cause a stir if taken out now. Ruan Niannian flipped through them and found a lot of black and white photos inside.
The photos all show women with the same face holding children.
From when the child was very young to when he was two or three years old, in every photo, the woman's eyes when looking at the child were full of love.
This kind of look cannot be faked. Ruan Niannian became more and more convinced that Pei Yuanzheng's mother had her own reasons for leaving.
She looked at the letters, hesitated for a moment whether to open them or not, and finally opened the one marked "1953.05.06" on the top.
When I opened the letter, I found the handwriting was very beautiful, yet slightly messy.
"Bao'er, Zhan Xinjia, if you can see these letters, this should be the last one. Ever since your father died, I have been worried every day, afraid that your family would come to the door. When this fear finally became a reality, I was only worried about your future life. I wanted to die in the house and follow your father! But I can't, I have to go with them, otherwise I can't protect you at all, my poor Bao'er!"
"Mother has explained the situation to the tribe. After I am gone, the tribe leader will decide that you should be adopted by your fifth uncle, who has the highest moral character. Mother hopes that my baby will grow up to be healthy, happy, and have someone to accompany him. Don't come to me. Just think of me as having gone with your father."
This letter should have been written under urgent circumstances.
It turned out that Pei Yuanzheng's biological mother was taken away by her own family.
After the son-in-law died, the wife’s family immediately took away the married daughter and did not take care of the grandson. What was the reason?
It's simply that his mother is useful, either she has some skills that others cannot copy, or - for the purpose of marriage.
Who would use a woman who has given birth to a child for marriage?
Unless the marriage partner already has feelings for the woman who gave birth to the child.
Ruan Niannian spread the letter flat on the ground and continued to open the envelope to read the next one "1953.05.05".
"Bao'er, Zhan Xinjia, this letter was written on May 5, 1953. I am very worried. I actually regret giving birth to you, but I can't help loving you."
"If it weren't for giving birth to you, I would still be in the army, a team doctor in your father's company. With my superb needle skills, I would definitely be able to protect your father. I know I can't blame you. The moment you were born, both mother and father were extremely happy. Now that your father has sacrificed his life, I should fulfill my oath to the family. I only hope that they can keep their promise and let you go, Baoer. I love you!"
…
As she opened letter after letter, Ruan Niannian felt her eyes sore and unbearable.
Pei Yuanzheng's mother expressed resentment, hatred and pain between the lines, but what she expressed most was her love for Pei Yuanzheng.
She has been leaving these letters since she learned of Pei Yuanzheng's death. She is worried and anxious every day, fearing that her so-called "family" will come to visit her.
When she saw those familiar traces of activities, her psychological defenses finally collapsed, and she entrusted her little "baby" to the tribe.
These dozens of letters, as light as a feather, felt as heavy as a thousand pounds when they reached Ruan Niannian's heart.
Who is her mother-in-law?
Ruan Niannian sighed and sorted the letters in chronological order.
No matter what Pei Yuanzheng thought in his heart, it was necessary for him to read these letters. Even though he might feel uncomfortable and painful after reading them, and might question his hatred over the past few days, he still had to read them.
He thought he had never received true family love, and he thought he only felt loved after meeting Ruan Niannian.
Actually, that is not the case. Before he was born, there was someone who truly loved him and planned many things for him. Maybe now that person is somewhere unknown to them, missing his "baby" day and night after being separated from him for more than 20 years.
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