In this way, Tang Cuicui managed to obtain a peaceful environment for her postpartum confinement by resorting to threats and intimidation, and by using her own death as a pretext.
Tang Cuicui would stay up all night to keep the baby company when the child cried a lot.
These damn men think they're too noisy, and they all cover themselves with their blankets high. If there were other rooms available, they would definitely kick them out.
As for her eldest son, he slept with four men at one end of the kang (a heated brick bed), while the mother and son slept in the warmest spot at the head of the kang.
From this perspective, they weren't entirely bad. At least in the past three years, aside from being beaten when they tried to escape and being chained up and confined for a few months, they never laid a hand on anyone.
Unlike her three fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law, who were always fighting, that old woman was also formidable; she was beaten black and blue but still wouldn't back down.
Perhaps they are tolerant of her now because she is still young.
When she's no longer young, she might also be living a life where she can fight whenever she wants.
The more I thought about it, the more I felt I couldn't stay any longer.
As for the two children, even if they were her own flesh and blood, she couldn't take them with her.
They are children of the mountains, and they should stay in the mountains.
So what if she raised him?
Through constant exposure and influence, they have all inherited the wickedness of troublemakers.
She's not that great; she can't save her.
As long as she's here, she'll be a mother for a day; after that, it's up to them to decide their fate!
The Liang family, not far away, was bustling with activity at night, with the whole family sleeping on a large kang (heated brick bed).
After the two little ones were put to sleep, they were placed on the other side of the curtain.
The two men and one woman here were having a passionate encounter, and they wouldn't stop until they were completely exhausted.
Cao Amei only learned what the phrase "energetic" truly meant after becoming someone's shared wife.
I don't know if it's because the two families she was sold to were young people or what, but they never seemed to get tired.
In any case, compared to when she was with Tang Youtian, her current married life is truly fulfilling.
The only downside is—it's so tiring!
She rarely gets a full night's sleep. If she really had to choose, she would still have to leave and live a normal life.
Moreover, after the hysterectomy, she was no longer a complete woman and was far less intimate and smooth than before.
Too much friction will cause pain.
When the sound of snoring reached her ears, Cao Amei lay flat beside her, her eyes fixed on the dark ceiling.
He kept replaying in his mind the day the two brothers took him to the hospital, what places he passed through and what sounds he heard.
Not only did she have such fragments, but she also dreamed of escaping from another place a few years ago.
As the two images went back and forth in her mind, Cao Amei's breathing gradually became even.
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In 1964, the school had a one-day holiday. While Xiao Jiu was still sleeping in the dormitory, Yuan Yuan came to inform her.
"Wake up! My roommate went to the mailroom to pick up a package. I heard your two older brothers came looking for you and are waiting at the main gate."
Xiao Jiu sat up groggily and picked up his watch to take a look.
"It's not even nine o'clock yet, why are they here so early?"
"Hurry up and wash your face and brush your teeth,"
As she spoke, she busied herself finding clothes for Xiao Jiu and making the bed.
After Xiao Jiu finished her work, Yuan Yuan was about to leave when she was suddenly stopped.
What are your plans for today?
Yuan Yuan, a bachelor, said, "I'm just doing laundry. There's nothing else to do, so leaving it at school saves money."
Xiao Jiu rolled her eyes at her, "Are you short of money? They only get a six-yuan allowance a month!"
If you don't go out, you can definitely save money. Even if you buy daily necessities, you can still save a few dollars.
Given the current living conditions, Yuan Yuan's allowance is enough to support him through university graduation.
Because they attend military academies, their allowances are the same as those of ordinary soldiers.
The first year it costs six yuan, the second and third years it gradually increases to eight yuan, the fourth year it costs ten yuan, and the fifth year it costs fifteen yuan.
This is the advantage of attending a military academy: what your family of origin cannot provide, you can earn entirely through your own efforts.
"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today. So, Xiao Jiu, you will always be my benefactor in this lifetime."
These are the words that Yuanyuan would say to Xiaojiu whenever she had the chance after coming to the school.
While other universities also offer subsidies, none provide the same level of benefits as military academies, which include food, lodging, year-round uniforms, and various other perks, plus stipends.
She made the right choice in applying to the military academy.
"We don't lack it now, but who knows what will happen in the future!" Yuan Yuan needs to plan for her future.
"Alright, come out with me for a free meal. Today is New Year's Day, and my brother and his family are treating me to dinner. You should come too."
While Yuan Yuan was still hesitating, Xiao Jiu had already pushed her into their dormitory.
"Hurry up and change your clothes, dress up nicely. It's Chinese New Year, so we have to eat well, drink well, and dress well to show that we're happy."
Actually, Xiao Jiu had her own reasons for taking Yuan Yuan with her; her two older brothers were getting on in years and it was time for them to settle down and start families.
Rather than finding a stranger to be your sister-in-law, it's better to find someone she knows.
Yuan Yuan is five years older than her, which is more than enough for her to be either the eldest or second sister-in-law, especially since she has already severed ties with her family of origin.
She's a college student, good-looking, has a good personality, and we know her well. How can such a good catch go to outsiders?
It would be best to introduce her to my brother before she starts dating anyone.
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