She worked so hard, all for just this one sentence.
Fearing that delay might cause complications, Zhao Qinglan immediately said, "Then let's get the formalities done today."
Zhao Laoda looked at his mother with resistance, "Mother, I don't want to leave."
Old Mrs. Zhao reached out and punched her son several times. "Are you trying to force your mother to her death? It's all because of that wretched child you gave birth to!"
“That’s right, brother. If it weren’t for your wife’s restlessness, we wouldn’t be in this situation,” Zhao Laosan mocked.
The family members unanimously sided with Old Lady Zhao, since they all considered the family's money as their own, and how could they possibly ask her to spend money?
Zhao Laoda had never felt so distant from his family, but his long-standing obedience had led him to submit to his mother's arrangements.
Soon, Zhao Laoda, carrying the relevant documents and a letter of introduction stamped with the village's official seal by the village secretary, followed Zhao Qinglan into the city.
Grandma Zhao was worried, so she sent her youngest son and daughter-in-law to accompany her.
Zhao Qinglan didn't go alone; she brought her two maternal uncles with her, while the rest of the people were sent back first.
Once they entered the city, Zhao Qinglan went to the hospital to bring her mother out.
After these days of treatment, her mother can walk and do other things without much problem, but some of her external injuries have not been fully healed.
When Zhao's mother heard her daughter say that her mother-in-law had agreed to her divorce, she was overjoyed and cried tears of happiness.
They quickly got dressed, told the doctor and nurses in charge of their bed, and headed out of the hospital.
After not seeing his wife for many days, Zhao Laoda, who was waiting outside the hospital, had very mixed feelings when he saw her again.
He used to look down on his wife, believing that it was because she couldn't give birth that he couldn't hold his head up in the village.
But now that they are really getting a divorce, he has started to miss his wife's kindness and gentleness, and he feels very reluctant to let her go.
In fact, Zhao's mother also had complicated feelings. Over the years, she had been insulted and bossed around by her mother-in-law and bullied by her sisters-in-law in her husband's family. It would be a lie to say that she had no resentment at all.
What hurt her the most was that her husband never stood up for her or said a word. She gradually gave up hope. Without the help of her family and with her husband like that, she felt like a walking corpse every day at her husband's house.
She lived a life of just getting by, one day at a time, and she thought this kind of life would continue for the rest of her life, until her daughter gave her hope.
The thought of getting a divorce and escaping her nightmarish in-laws filled her with joy.
However, upon first seeing her husband, she was instinctively frightened. Then, remembering that her daughter was right in front of her, she calmed down a little. But seeing his somewhat complicated gaze, her feelings became complicated as well.
After being married for many years and having three children, do they not have any feelings for each other? No, they used to have a very good relationship.
But who could have imagined that her life would turn out like this?
Ignoring the subtle tension and complicated emotions between her parents, Zhao Qinglan said directly, "Then let's go now."
The group stood up, and Zhao Laoda deliberately moved closer to his wife.
"Damn it, we've been married for so long, why are you getting a divorce? Come back with me."
"What would my mother do if she went back with you? Go back to continue being beaten and suffering?" Zhao Qinglan glanced at him coldly.
Old Zhao glared. "I'm talking to your mother, you little brat, don't interrupt."
"You are not allowed to be mean to Qinglan," Zhao's mother said.
Zhao Qinglan was quite surprised that her mother would defend her.
Perhaps it was the divorce that gave Zhao's mother the courage; she never expected that she would blurt out a rebellion against her husband.
Once you get started, the rest may not be so difficult.
Zhao's mother looked at her husband and tried to remain calm, saying, "Don't say anything more, we have to get a divorce."
"Mom, please don't do this. Tell me what I did wrong, and I'll change, okay?" He was genuinely starting to regret it.
At his age, once he's divorced, does he think he can marry someone better?
The thought of living the life of a bachelor in the future terrified Zhao Laoda.
Zhao's mother ignored her and walked straight to her daughter's side.
Zhao Laosan, on the other hand, acted nonchalantly and didn't care at all whether his elder brother and sister-in-law were getting divorced.
The third son's wife, Xiao Zou, deliberately walked up to Zhao Qingzhu.
"Qingzhu, your grandma is so worried about you and Qingju at home that she's getting anxious and upset."
She didn't care whether her sister-in-law divorced or not; what she cared about was whether her two nieces could go back.
Grandma misses me? Zhao Qingzhu looked at her in surprise.
"Third Aunt, are you kidding me? When did my grandma ever take Qingju and me seriously?"
Little Zou gave an awkward laugh. "Look at what you're saying, child. Isn't it because you're all grown up now that your grandma can't kiss you anymore?"
Zhao Qingzhu wasn't a child who was easily fooled, so she just smiled when she heard this.
Zhao Qingju, who was standing to the side, sneered when she heard her third aunt's words.
"Third Aunt, don't try to fool us. My grandma dotes on her grandsons all she wants, how could she possibly think of us? You're kidding me."
The thought of the stark contrast in treatment she received with her younger cousins filled her with bitterness.
Fortunately, the older sister led them away.
The thought of leaving that home and never having to let others control her life again made Zhao Qingju feel like the air she was breathing was fresher.
Zhao Laoda and Xiao Zou's efforts were in vain. It was also because they had done such a terrible job in the past that no matter what good things they said, Zhao Qingzhu and her daughters did not believe them.
Finally arriving at their destination, Zhao Qinglan helped her mother hand over all the things, then looked at her father.
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