Su Jianguo moved his lips a couple of times, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything.
"Nianxue, I know I was wrong. I won't mess with things around the house anymore."
My family simply couldn't repay the money, and we'd already sold almost all of our grain.
If you don't help us, our family will really go hungry next year.
Of course, I deserve to starve.
But you still have your father and two younger brothers at home. They are all your blood relatives. Can you bear to watch them go hungry?
Wang Lanhua was truly panicked this time.
If this hole can't be filled, she foresaw that her later life would definitely not be easy.
In just the last few days, Su Jianguo has already beaten her several times.
She used to think that she had her brothers from her maternal family to support her, and that she had given birth to two sons for Su Jianguo.
He should pamper her; she can do whatever she wants in this family.
But reality told her that her brothers from her own family also seemed...unreliable.
What if Su Jianguo doesn't want her anymore...
She's so old, who would want her?
Besides, she hadn't lived a life of luxury in the Su family all these years, but she hadn't done much work either, and her life had been quite comfortable.
She didn't want to leave the Su family!
Su Nianxue glanced at Su Jianguo, a mocking smile playing on her lips. "What kind of times are these days?"
How could I be hungry?
"As long as you're diligent, you won't starve even if you have to go up the mountain to dig for wild vegetables."
She was right; life in the village has gotten better and better over the years.
Wild vegetables on the mountain are no longer a big deal. At most, people will dig up some tender ones to improve their appetite when the wild vegetables first come out.
It's not difficult to fill your stomach, so why are people starving to death?
That brat actually made them go up the mountain to dig for wild vegetables to eat.
The thought of her family eating rice and steamed buns every day, with occasional meat, while she could only eat vegetable porridge to fill her stomach was unbearable.
She couldn't help but want to tear her mouth apart.
But seeing Su Jianguo's gloomy face, she silently pulled her outstretched foot back.
"Okay, I'm going back now."
Don't come to our house again, even if it's not necessary. I won't clean up your mess.
Of course, these words were mainly spoken to Wang Lanhua.
She had already decided that if the woman dared to come knocking on her door again, she would definitely chase her out with a big broom.
"And Dad, I'm already married."
I am not Wang Lanhua, and I will never support my family like she did.
In the future, I will be just like the girls in the village who get married.
During the holidays, I'll give you cigarettes, alcohol, and candy—I won't skimp on what I'm supposed to give you—but don't expect anything else.
Dad, you gave me a life, and I saved yours. You raised me for a few years when I was little, but I've also helped support your family for so many years.
As her daughter, I think I've done enough.
She stood up from the stool and walked step by step toward the door.
"Have lunch before you leave, the food is almost ready." Watching her resolute back, Su Jianguo seemed helpless, sighing, and guilty.
"No! I have a lot to do at home, so I'll head back now!" Without turning around, she opened the door and walked straight into the yard.
"Nianxue, your father is getting more and more confused as he gets older." Aunt Su sighed as soon as she saw her.
In such a tiny place, even with the door closed, how can you possibly shut out the sound?
Although they were sitting under the eaves, they already knew what was happening inside.
"Auntie, Auntie, I'm leaving now!"
"When I have time later, I'll come visit you at your home." Su Nianxue said with a smile, holding the hands of one of her aunts.
She had wanted to spend more time with them, but she really wasn't in the mood right now.
"Good child, you've been wronged!"
Let's go back!
She's already married. As for her family's affairs, she can help if she wants, or not if she doesn't.
As long as you don't give him your usual gift during festivals and holidays, no one can say a word against you.
Her aunt patted her hand, and said this specifically to that room.
My aunt has a baby face and looks kind and approachable, but she has a fiery temper.
"Sister, let's go too!"
These days, who doesn't have food to eat?
If I see Wang Lanhua's fat face again, I want to tear her apart.
You know, my brother is getting more and more confused.
"He's raising such a bunch of ungrateful wretches, only letting Nianxue take advantage of him. He'll regret it sooner or later."
"Okay, let's go back too! Let's not come here as often as possible in the future!"
The eldest aunt stood up and took one last look at the courtyard.
This courtyard was built when my parents were still alive, and it hasn't changed much over the years.
It was exactly the same as when she got married, but her parents were gone, and the courtyard gradually lost its human touch.
"Brother, we'll head back now!"
The eldest aunt was gentler by nature, and even though she was leaving, she couldn't help but say goodbye to Su Jianguo.
Wang Lanhua looked indignant. What were these two doing?
I didn't ask them for money, so why are you making a fuss here?
If you don't want to eat, then don't eat!
She can save some food, since the family is running out of food anyway.
Su Jianguo had wanted to ask them to stay, but seeing that the three were determined to leave, he could only say, "Take care on the road."
When Su Nianxue returned to Hongxi Village, wisps of smoke were already rising from the chimneys of the villagers' homes.
The Gu family was no exception.
As soon as she stepped through the door, she called out to the kitchen, "Yanliu, make more! I'm hungry!"
Gu Yanliu rushed out of the kitchen, "Oh, sister-in-law, you're back?"
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