Chapter 24 Obsessed with Love
The last vestige of thought in Grandpa Chen's mind dissipated with Shen Xuewei's commotion.
He rubbed his temples and said helplessly, "Grandpa promises you that he won't transfer you back to Fuman Elementary School. You can go to the town to study in the fourth grade as usual, and Grandpa will pick you up every Friday."
Having received his confirmation, Shen Xuewei, who had been crying incessantly, immediately stopped.
Grandma Xi and Chen Fangyang were stunned for a moment, seeing Shen Xuewei change her expression so quickly.
Grandpa Chen was not surprised at all, after all, this was not the first time he had seen Shen Xuewei throw a tantrum.
August is coming to an end in the blink of an eye.
The sun was still blazing hot overhead, but the temperature was much milder than in June or July.
On this day, Chen Fanglan, who hadn't been home for several months, also returned home.
Not only that, she also brought someone back with her.
Seeing the person next to Chen Fanglan, Shen Xuewei felt as if she were frozen by ice in the sweltering summer heat, and her breath caught in her throat for a moment.
When Chen Fanglan saw Shen Xuewei, her fatigue from walking subsided considerably. She smiled and went up to touch Shen Xuewei's slightly sweaty forehead.
"Weiwei is so diligent, but it's so hot. Remember to wear a straw hat when you turn over the corn to dry, otherwise you'll get a tan and won't look pretty."
She hadn't been home for several months, but she had a very good impression of Shen Xuewei.
This time, she brought her boyfriend back with her, and in addition to bringing gifts for the three elders, Shen Xuewei also brought a gift for herself.
Compared to her cheerful demeanor, Shen Xuewei did not seem so happy.
After realizing what had happened, she accused Chen Fanglan with a reproachful look, "Auntie, you lied to me! You said you would listen to me, but you went back on your word!"
Chen Fanglan was completely bewildered and cried out that she was wronged.
"When did I lie to you, Weiwei? You're hurting your aunt's feelings by saying that."
When she saw Shen Xuewei glancing at the man beside her, she suddenly remembered what she had said during the Lantern Festival and immediately realized what had happened.
A gentle smile appeared on her pretty face. "Alright, Weiwei, you're just a kid. Don't overthink it. It's just a coincidence. He's not that kind of person."
The man beside her was quite tall, dressed in dress pants, leather shoes, and a white shirt, and he was also wearing a watch.
Although he had a buzz cut, he had a refined and clean appearance, looking cultured and well-mannered.
Upon seeing Shen Xuewei, he greeted her with a smile and even brought her a gift.
Shen Xuewei, however, kept a sullen face and refused to talk to him, even refusing to accept the gifts he offered.
Upon hearing the news, Grandma Xi, who had rushed back from the fields, gently scolded Weiwei, "Weiwei, you mustn't be so rude."
Then she glanced at the man beside Chen Fanglan, becoming more and more satisfied with him, and led the two into the house.
After returning home, Grandpa Chen personally cooked a chicken and a piece of cured meat, preparing a sumptuous lunch.
At the dinner table, Grandma Xi kept asking about the man's situation and could barely be considered satisfied with him.
The man's name is Xu Zhiyuan. He is 29 years old, has a college diploma, works as a supervisor in a company, and earns nearly 2,000 yuan a month. His family is much better off than the Chen family.
The job, appearance, and age are all suitable.
The only drawback is that he had been married before, and although they were divorced, he had a daughter with him.
However, seeing his polite manner and considerate attitude towards Chen Fanglan, the two elders put aside their lingering resentment.
Grandpa Chen secretly sized him up several times, and was quite satisfied.
He seems to have a good temper, is a cultured person, and doesn't live too far away. He's an excellent potential partner.
Shen Xuewei ate her meal on the side, occasionally glancing at Xu Zhiyuan secretly, wishing she could poke a hole in him.
Her maternal grandparents and aunt were all fooled by his hypocritical appearance.
Xu Zhiyuan is a hypocritical scoundrel. He is abusive in his marriage, an alcoholic, and a paranoid person.
His first wife ran away because he beat her so badly she couldn't take it anymore.
Chen Fanglan is cheerful and has an outstanding appearance, so she has never lacked suitors.
Not long after Xu Zhiyuan and Chen Fanglan got married, his true colors were quickly revealed.
He forbade Chen Fanglan from contacting outsiders, and even prevented her from going to work. He would destroy all of Chen Fanglan's nice clothes and cosmetics.
Six months after getting married, Chen Fanglan was unable to conceive. After a hospital examination, she discovered that she was infertile.
From then on, the scolding turned into punches and kicks.
A once vibrant rose gradually withered and lost its original vitality.
After being beaten several times, Chen Fanglan finally couldn't take it anymore and had no choice but to run away and hide.
Unable to find the person, Xu Zhiyuan went to the Chen family and threatened them, demanding that they hand over the person.
Her uncle was a ruthless scoundrel who feared nothing. When others bullied their family, how could they tolerate it?
One punch broke Xu Zhiyuan's nose and landed him in jail.
Xu Zhiyuan remembered the beating and dared not come to the Chen family again. He wanted to force Chen Fanglan out, but in the end, he set his sights on Shen Xuewei.
Shen Xuewei was in second grade at the time, having a great time playing with her friends at school.
He barged into the school and threatened Shen Xuewei, saying that if she didn't tell him Chen Fanglan's whereabouts, he would get her expelled from the school and prevent her from ever going to school again.
Shen Xuewei was timid at the time, and after being so frightened, she went home crying and told her grandparents. She then had nightmares for several days and became ill from the fright.
The couple's affair had even extended to Shen Xuewei, leaving the Chen family both furious and shocked.
Upon learning that Xu Zhiyuan had gone to the school to threaten Shen Xuewei, Chen Fanglan felt extremely guilty and burst into tears while hugging Shen Xuewei.
Later... she became even more determined to divorce Xu Zhiyuan.
The two parties were deadlocked for a long time over the divorce, and even ended up in court.
After Chen Fangqiu was released from prison, she retaliated in kind, using Xu Zhiyuan's mother and children to blackmail him, finally forcing Xu Zhiyuan to agree to a divorce.
Shen Xuewei didn't want her aunt to repeat the same mistake, so she was determined to ruin her marriage.
After her two uncles saw the people off, she turned around and sowed discord among the Chen family members, saying many bad things about Xu Zhiyuan.
However, a woman deeply in love cannot listen to the advice of outsiders, and even Shen Xuewei's attempts to cry and make a scene could not stop her.
She was causing quite a fuss, so the Chen family simply sent her to the Chu family for a few days.
Grandpa Chu looked at her, and Chu De'an kept pestering her. By the time they finally returned to the Chen family, her aunt had already left.
Shen Xuewei sighed deeply, feeling a profound sense of powerlessness.
If she could do it all over again, she would try to stop it, but some things would still unfold according to the trajectory of her previous life.
Her aunt is currently head over heels in love, her heart and soul are completely devoted to him, and the man intends to marry her. There's no way she can stop this marriage.
Despite thinking this way, Shen Xuewei was still unwilling to give up.
She didn't know where Chen Fanglan worked, and she couldn't go that far herself. She had no phone number, no address, and her aunt wasn't home, so she was destined never to find her.
However, she knew that Chen Fangyang was the closest person to her in the family.
Nobody knows, but Chen Fangyang definitely does.
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