Chapter Sixty: I'll divorce you sooner or later!
The words, "I don't have those feelings for you, so don't say things like that again," were like a resounding slap across her face.
After that incident, she became the laughingstock of all the young men and women in the village, and couldn't hold her head up for months.
Those mocking glances and those whispered remarks behind her back felt like needles pricking her heart.
Later, she noticed that Song Xingzhi wasn't interested in any of the girls and was focused on his work, seemingly never having considered getting married and having children.
Only then did she give up hope, and under pressure from her family, she casually married a man.
Life went on like that, neither exciting nor boring.
But now, she has to watch helplessly as, after more than a decade, Song Xingzhi, whom she once longed for but could never have, the person who was like a god in her heart, is about to be "taken advantage of" by Zhang Chunxue, a widow whose husband has died!
Zhong Jingui felt as if a bottle of mixed emotions had been spilled, with sour, bitter, and spicy feelings all rushing up at once.
What makes Zhang Chunxue so special?
A widow with several children to support!
A woman with a bad reputation!
How could she be worthy of Song Xingzhi!
Zhong Jingui grew angrier and angrier, her fingernails almost digging her palms until they bled.
No, she can't accept that!
Absolutely unacceptable!
Back inside, Zhang Chunxue thought of Song Xingzhi's affectionate eyes and felt a warm glow in her heart.
Why didn't she realize sooner how expressive Song Xingzhi's eyes were?
She recalled Song Xingzhi's understanding and protection of her at the dinner table, and felt as if a bright light bulb was constantly warming her heart and illuminating the way for tomorrow.
At her age, so much tenderness over a long period of time would have softened her completely. If it weren't for her sons' objections, she would have wanted to announce it to the world long ago.
Once she has dealt with her three sons' affairs, she will seriously consider her relationship with Song Xingzhi.
Zhang Chunxue's room was filled with peace and tranquility.
But after Zhong Chengren returned to his room, he bared his teeth at Zhou Mingli.
"You're all high and mighty now, having a good job so you can do whatever you want. You've got your head held high, but who knows who will support your family when you go out into the world?" Zhong Chengren looked at Zhou Mingli sitting on the bed with Zhong Yuanyuan in her arms, and his anger flared up.
Zhou Mingli didn't expect Zhong Chengren to scold her as soon as he returned, and her eyes immediately welled up with tears of grievance: "I just..."
"What do you mean 'just'? It's just a job. You go out every day, and I don't even know what you're doing." Zhong Chengren vented his anger on Zhou Mingli. "Zhou Mingli, are you trying to seduce rich and powerful patients in the hospital so that once they're cured, they can live a life of luxury and look down on your man?"
Zhong Chengren never needs to think before he speaks about these things. He gets more and more excited as he talks, kicking over a stool and pointing at Zhou Mingli, saying, "When you're doing those things, can't you think about the fact that you're also a mother? You should have some self-respect!"
Zhou Mingli was stunned for a moment, then trembled with anger: "You, you're the one who's been having affairs outside, and you think everyone else is like you? You're despicable, but others aren't!"
When Zhong Chengren saw that she dared to talk back, his anger flared up instantly: "You really think you're all grown up now, huh! I'll beat you to death!"
In the past, Zhou Mingli would definitely have protected her daughter from being beaten, but remembering the words of encouragement her mother-in-law usually gave her, she mustered her courage and stood up: "Go ahead and hit me! If you dare touch me even once today, I'll tell Mom, and you'll see if she beats you up!"
Zhong Yuanyuan thought her mother and father were playing around, and waved her little hand in the air.
Zhong Chengren thought about Zhang Chunxue's recent behavior and chickened out, but he still couldn't help threatening through gritted teeth: "You think you're so tough now that you have a job? You wait, I'll divorce you sooner or later!"
He snorted again: "Put that brat aside. I'm really sore all over today, come and give me a massage."
As he spoke, he reached out and touched Zhou Mingli's thigh.
Zhou Mingli thought that he was having affairs with other women outside and wanted her to serve him when he came back.
Although Zhou Mingli is a bit soft-hearted, she hasn't reached the point where she can be trampled on by others.
She slapped Zhong Chengren's hand away, picked up Zhong Yuanyuan, and gritted her teeth: "Go find your vixen outside to massage you!"
Without waiting for Zhong Chengren's reaction, she turned around and left the house, heading straight to Zhong Xiaoxiao's room.
Zhong Xiaoxiao hadn't gone to sleep yet; she was reviewing her upcoming lessons when she heard a knock on the door. When she opened it, she saw Zhou Mingli standing at the door, holding her little niece.
She was taken aback: "Second sister-in-law?"
Zhou Mingli sniffed: "Xiaoxiao, can I sleep with you tonight?"
Zhong Xiaoxiao knew immediately that her second brother had acted foolishly again, so she quickly ushered Zhou Mingli in: "Second sister-in-law, come in quickly!"
Zhou Mingli's eyes reddened: "Thank you, Xiaoxiao!"
Zhong Xiaoxiao quickly took the things from Zhong Yuanyuan: "Second sister-in-law, why are you saying all this... I'll tidy up my things, and we'll sleep together!"
Zhong Chengren had been watching the reaction over there, and after seeing that the lights in Zhong Xiaoxiao's room were turned off, he couldn't help but start cursing again.
"That bitch! She's really gone too far now... I can touch her whenever I want!"
"If it weren't for...if it weren't for Mom being at home..."
"Damn it! I'll divorce her sooner or later!"
Hearing the commotion from the next room, Zhong Chengfa turned over, afraid of waking his son. He could only sigh softly, "My second son is lucky to have a wife like this. At least she only makes a fuss at home... My wife is still at her parents' house and can't come back."
“Dad…” Zhong Hongqing rubbed his eyes and called out to Zhong Chengfa.
"Oh dear, go to sleep. How about Daddy sings you a lullaby?" Zhong Chengfa saw that his son was still awake and quickly tried to coax him to sleep.
Zhong Hongqing asked softly, "Dad, when will Mom come back... I miss Mom..."
Zhong Chengfa was a little annoyed for a moment, but he suppressed his patience and said, "Isn't the lullaby Daddy sings nice?"
Zhong Hongqing shook his head and pouted, "Dad's lullaby is a little off-key, and Mom pats me while she sings. I miss Mom lulling me to sleep..."
Zhong Chengfa was incredibly annoyed, but he could only patiently coax her: "Daddy doesn't know when Mommy will be back... How about... you tell Grandma more often that you miss Mommy?"
Zhong Hongqing couldn't help but shudder: "Grandma?"
Grandma is not the same as she used to be. Although Zhong Hongqing is still young, he knows better than anyone the changes in Zhang Chunxue's attitude towards him.
"I...I'm afraid of Grandma...I'm afraid Grandma won't give me food again...I'm afraid she'll kick me out..."
Zhong Chengfa: "..."
Don't say Zhong Hongqing was scared, he was scared too!
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