Chapter 423 Liu Ting made up her mind
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"Dangdangdang," the knocks on the door seemed particularly abrupt in the silent night. Liu Ting's hands were suspended in mid-air, her heart beating violently, each beat seeming to strike at her fragile nerves.
She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down, but her slightly trembling body still revealed her inner tension and anxiety.
Ke Qiangfeng and his wife Zhong Fen had just coaxed their child to sleep. The couple had been busy all day and were already exhausted. They were awakened by the knocks on the door just as they were falling asleep.
Ke Qiangfeng turned over in a daze, mumbling, "Who is this at this hour?"
Zhong Fen also pulled the quilt over her head in annoyance and muttered, "Don't worry about it. Maybe I knocked on the wrong door. Go back to sleep."
But the knocking on the door showed no sign of stopping, but instead became more and more urgent. Ke Qiangfeng sighed helplessly, sat up from the bed, rubbed his sleepy eyes, put on his clothes and prepared to go check.
Zhong Fen also sat up reluctantly, complaining non-stop: "Really? It's the middle of the night, and I can't sleep."
The two reluctantly put on their clothes and went out to open the door. When the door opened, they saw Liu Ting standing outside. The expressions on their faces froze instantly, and then they changed their expressions immediately as if they had seen the plague god.
A trace of panic and embarrassment flashed in Ke Qiangfeng's eyes. He subconsciously lowered his head, not daring to look directly into his mother's eyes.
Ever since my father was demoted, he has always been criticized at work. He used to be cheerful and confident, but now he has become inferior and sensitive. In this family, he has gradually lost his former status and has no confidence to speak.
Zhong Fen crossed her arms across her chest, a look of disgust on her face, her eyes full of impatience: "Hey, isn't this mom? Why are you coming to us in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?" Her voice was sharp and piercing, especially irritating in the quiet night.
Liu Ting looked at her son and daughter-in-law in front of her, and her heart ached. She suppressed the pain and said softly, "Qiangfeng, Mom just wanted to see you. It's been a long time..."
Her voice was trembling, full of a mother's deep longing for her child. When she saw her youngest son, the grievances she had felt for so long immediately flooded her heart, but when she saw her youngest son's appearance, she couldn't say a word she wanted to say.
Ke Qiangfeng moved his lips, wanting to say something, but swallowed the words back. He stole a glance at Zhong Fen, and seeing her glaring at him angrily, he lowered his head again, remaining silent.
Zhong Fen snorted coldly and said sarcastically, "Looking at us? You're really thoughtful. Don't you know what time it is? We have to go to work tomorrow, so we don't have the time to chat with you.
"Besides, what good can you bring to us? It's all about the old man's troubles. We can barely make ends meet ourselves, so we can't possibly care about your affairs." As she spoke, she retreated into the house, pretending to close the door.
Liu Ting took a step forward and said anxiously, "Qiangfeng, Mom is not here to bother you. Mom just wants to see you and the children..." Her eyes were full of pleading, hoping to get a response from her son.
Ke Qiangfeng bit his lip, hesitated for a moment, and was about to speak when Zhong Fen spoke first, "Looking after the child? The child is asleep. You'll definitely wake him up if you come. Please leave quickly and don't make trouble here."
Also, please don't come here again. We've been implicated by you, how dare you come to us? Hurry up and leave!" As she said this, she pushed Liu Ting hard, almost pushing her to the ground.
Liu Ting staggered a bit, steadied herself, and could no longer hold back the tears in her eyes, which burst out.
She looked at her daughter-in-law in disbelief. She could never have imagined that the once well-behaved and sensible girl would become so cold and heartless. She looked at Ke Qiangfeng again, hoping that his son would speak up for her, but Ke Qiangfeng kept his head down, not daring to look at her, and allowed Zhong Fen to speak harshly to him.
Liu Ting's heart sank completely. She turned silently and, with heavy steps, left this place that had filled her with hope but also left her with immense disappointment. Her back was lonely and desolate, stretched out very long under the dim streetlight.
After walking a few steps outside, I could still hear Zhong Fen scolding Ke Qiangfeng. "Ke Qiangfeng, I'm warning you, if you dare to go see your parents, we will get divorced. Don't you see what your father has done?
Now I am still willing to live with you, your family's ancestors are so proud of themselves. Don't be ungrateful. Humph! "
Liu Ting's tears seemed to have dried up, and now she couldn't shed a single tear. Then she laughed at herself, then bent over and began to cry again. Not wanting to disturb the people on the street, she covered her mouth tightly with both hands, suppressing the sobs that filled her stomach.
Tang Yue followed silently behind him, always needing to vent. Only in moments of despair can one remember what pain feels like. She didn't want to be haunted by a bunch of blood-sucking bugs in the future. She couldn't live with that.
Her mother probably never experienced the love of her parents, and she hoped that her mother could be loved by her parents like her siblings. However, the premise of having parents is that she cannot give away a group of extremely good relatives.
If that were the case, she would rather love her mother more than let her mother be bound by these so-called family ties.
Liu Ting vented her anger and gradually calmed down. She turned around and saw the little girl following her silently. The winter nights in Kyoto were really cold, and Liu Ting felt cold all over.
However, this little girl brought her a little warmth, injecting a warm current into her already frozen heart.
"What's your name, kid?"
"Grandma, my name is Tang Yue."
Liu Ting nodded. She took a breath and looked at Tang Yue seriously. "Yueyue, do you think that Hungry Wolf will receive the punishment he deserves?"
Tang Yue nodded, "Grandma, have you made up your mind? If you have, you can see it tomorrow morning."
Liu Ting stared at Tang Yue in amazement, whispering softly, "Surprisingly, so fast?"
"Do you want to wait a little longer?" Tang Yue looked at Liu Ting. If she had already suffered so much harm and still had to think about her children and grandchildren, then Tang Yue would have to consider whether to save her.
Actually, it's quite normal for Mr. Ke to have lost his partner at such an old age. Her mother is already in her 30s and has not felt maternal love for so many years. Even if she never feels maternal love in the future, it should just be a regret, right?
It's much better than going back as a fool.
Tang Yue thought this because if she didn't take action, Liu Ting wouldn't survive more than five days. Her health was already severely depleted. She was already quite old, and she must have suffered a lot in her youth, so her health had always been poor.
He's been abused every day for the past few months, so it's a miracle he's still alive. He must be holding on for Grandpa Ke. Thinking of this, Tang Yue sighed again. After all, she couldn't bear it.
Liu Ting's eyes gradually became firm. "Yueyue, if they are sent down, will they die?"
Tang Yue knew this was Liu Ting's bottom line. Losing a child in old age wasn't a good thing. "No, but I'm sure she'll suffer a lot."
Liu Ting nodded. "That's what they deserve. Even if they're inhumane, they're still my children, born after ten months of pregnancy. I hope they can be reformed and become human again. As long as they're alive, that's all that matters."
Tang Yue agreed. "Okay, I will, grandma. Are you going back now?"
Liu Ting shook her head. "My children, they are my children after all. I can't bear to see them being taken away with my own eyes."
Tang Yue understood, "Then grandma, I have money here, I can find a guesthouse for you to stay in."
Liu Ting shook her head and smiled at Tang Yue. "Good boy, you are a good boy, but grandma can't use your money. Grandma is going to the train station. It's warmer there. I want to see them again there."
Tang Yue felt very heavy in her heart. This deep maternal love was too heavy. Tang Yue just couldn't understand why those people could be so cruel?
After sending Liu Ting to the train station, Tang Yue went directly to find the Red Soldier Association.
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