Zhou Xiaolan had considered having a proper talk with Hua Zhian, but the Hua family was too guarded and followed her everywhere she went, so she couldn't find an opportunity.
Seeing that she hadn't made any progress in a while, her family had even started trying to find her other partners.
She met the man Bai Ailian had mentioned. He was in his thirties, and the greasy look of his hair made her want to vomit, not to mention he had two slovenly children at home.
The thought of living with someone like that in the future fueled Zhou Xiaolan's resentment towards Hua Xiangyun.
Why didn't she just die? If she had died, none of these things would have happened.
If Hua Xiangyun hadn't interfered, she might already be married into the Hua family, and she wouldn't have these troubles.
Seeing the unfriendly looks in her classmates' eyes, she knew she couldn't afford to offend them now, otherwise her life in this county would be even more difficult.
Zhou Xiaolan forced a smile and said, "I just told them what I heard, I didn't embellish it, and I didn't know my classmates would think so much..."
Chen Ming said, "...Forget it, everyone disperse." What else could he do? If he rushed over and beat them up, he'd be in a difficult position as class monitor.
However, he still made a mental note of Zhou Xiaolan and decided to be more cautious around her in the future.
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Hua Baoguo made a trip and when he returned, he found his wife waiting for him at the station. "Didn't you say Zhi'an was coming to pick you up? Why didn't that kid come to pick me up?"
He assumed that everything had been taken care of while he was away from home, and it was normal for Liangfen to stay here and take care of the child for a while.
Xun Liangfen took his luggage, nodded at the teasing glances around her, and said with a forced smile, "We'll talk about it when we get back."
Hua Baoguo avoided her hand, saying, "This bag is a bit heavy, let me carry it."
Since we'll talk about it when we get back, let's hurry up and go. I'm exhausted after this trip.
Let's go back and pack our things quickly; we'll head home first thing tomorrow morning.
Xun Liangfen followed behind him with a bitter expression. She had been living in constant fear these past few days, but what was bound to happen had finally arrived.
"So, you didn't complete the formalities at all, and Zhi'an didn't come to take over your shift," Hua Baoguo said, his voice filled with anger, oblivious to his own exhaustion. "Did you go back and explain to your family?"
Xun Liangfen shook her head; after all, she felt guilty and dared not go back.
Hua Baoguo: "...What exactly are you doing this for? Even if you don't work, our family won't lack your share."
"For so many years, haven't you always complained that sports cars are exhausting? So why are you clinging to them now?"
Xun Liangfen looked aggrieved. "I'm afraid I won't be used to staying at home. My parents don't seem to like me very much. I'll always be in front of them. I'm afraid I won't be a good daughter-in-law."
If her aggrieved look had been there ten years ago, Hua Baoguo would have softened.
But these days, Xu Liangfen has been unable to eat or sleep well, constantly worrying about how to explain things when she gets back. Her face has become thin and sallow, making her appear somewhat harsh.
If Hua Baoguo had paid a closer look, he would have noticed that Xun Liangfen looked more and more like her mother-in-law.
But this did not stop him from being dissatisfied with Xun Liangfen. "Your job is not for someone else, it's for our child. Don't you think that if your parents harden their hearts, Zhi'an will have to go back to the countryside again?"
"No, although the parents treat the three children differently, they love them all."
Xiangyun is still in school, so Mom will give the job to Zhian first.
Xun Liangfen was certain that Hua Baoguo would stand by her side again this time, so she directly voiced her thoughts.
Unexpectedly, Hua Baoguo's face darkened. "So you're plotting against your parents now."
"Why do you say such hurtful things?" Xun Liangfang said indignantly. "We're all family, there's no need for scheming or not scheming. Besides, Mother's job is still there. If we give it to Zhi'an now, our family can have an extra source of income later."
Hua Baoguo: "...Do you really want Xiangyun to live far away and have to take over your job?"
Xun Liangfen licked her lips and said, "Xiangyun is getting older now. Women inevitably have to get married and have children. This is what I'm thinking: I'll help her find someone first. Once she finds someone, she can have the baby. When I reach retirement age, I'll transfer my job to her..."
With a loud slap, Xun Liangfen felt a dizziness and a sharp pain in her cheek. She was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses. She had been slapped by Hua Baoguo again.
Her eyes instantly welled up with tears of grievance. He had never touched her before, but in such a short time, she had already been slapped twice.
"You hit me again. What did I say wrong?"
"Is this what a mother should say?" Hua Baoguo felt a wave of disappointment and regret that he had been too indulgent over the years.
"Xiangyun isn't even eighteen yet, and you've barely raised her, and you're already thinking of making decisions for her?" Just thinking about home, if the old lady knew about this, or thought it was a joint plan between the two of them, she would kick them out of the house.
“I am her mother,” Xun Liangfen said, not feeling she had done anything wrong. “I carried her for ten months and gave birth to her, so I have more right to be in charge than your parents.”
"I think you're completely out of your mind now, you don't act like a mother at all." As her husband, she suddenly understood why Xun Liangfen had made these arrangements.
"In the end, it's all because you're selfish. You don't want to go back to your family and take care of the elderly and children. You used to complain about how tiring it was to work, but now that you're allowed to go back to your family, you complain that your family is in the way."
But look at what you've done for the family all these years!
"How could I not have done anything for the family? Didn't you give the money you took from my mother to my mother-in-law?"
In her excitement, Xun Liangfen shouted out her thoughts.
Hua Baoguo said, "Don't you have any confidence in yourself? The money you brought back from your parents' home is less than 20% of your salary."
I've been responsible for all your expenses over the years, so to be honest, I haven't made much of a contribution.
Don't forget, you only have this job because my parents helped you out, since you're their daughter-in-law.
Hua Baoguo didn't want to say anything hurtful, but he was so provoked that he didn't care about anything else.
"Well, now you've finally said what's on your mind. As expected, I'm still not good enough for you. Now that you see I'm old, you're starting to despise me."
Seeing Xun Liangfen being so unreasonable, Hua Baoguo felt exhausted. Dealing with family matters was really not his forte. "If you really feel too tired, then we can separate."
If you've thought it through, then we'll go and get the paperwork done.
Xun Liangfen was completely stunned. What couple doesn't quarrel? How did it come to talking about separating?
She sized up the man who had been her companion for decades. Could it be that her absence from the car this time had caused him to have other ideas?
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