Chapter 189 Two in One
Ding Jianguo felt that his father's words were like a mountain falling on his shoulders, making it hard for him to breathe.
His father was busy worrying, his mother was busy getting mad, and both parents hoped that he could balance all the conflicts perfectly, but they overestimated his abilities, and no one cared about his recent troubles.
Ding Jianguo took a deep breath and closed his eyes. When he opened them again, his father was still there, constantly complaining to him about Yue Hongmei's behavior.
"Is your mother mentally ill? I was so blind at the time, how could I fall for such a shameless woman! We are divorced, what right does she have to dictate my life? She is absolutely sick!"
"I've already agreed with your Aunt Wenfang that I'll go get the certificate tomorrow. Now that my face is scratched like this, how can I take a photo with your Aunt Wenfang?" Ding Zhigang's eyes were full of annoyance.
Since Ding Zhigang had decided to start a second spring, he didn't hesitate and went straight to a blind date. The other party was a widow who worked in a cotton mill and had two sons. The elder one was one year older than Jiandang, and the younger one was eleven this year.
It was not the one who was three years older than him as Aunt Fang from the family compound said, because he thought the other person was too old. It was the one introduced to him by a sister-in-law from the family compound, who was five years younger than him. Although her appearance was not as good as Yue Hongmei's at that time, she was more respectable than Yue Hongmei now because she was young.
Now Yue Hongmei is like a ghost in Ding Zhigang's eyes.
As for the opposition from the younger son and daughter... it was not a big deal for Ding Zhigang. He thought that they were just throwing tantrums like children. He did not take it to heart. After they got married and Wenfang moved in, and they lived together for a while, Xiangxiang and Jiandang knew the benefits of having a mistress at home.
"I used to think your mother was different from your grandma's family. She was independent, strong, and dared to fight against injustice. Now it seems that she is worthy of being your grandma and grandpa's biological child. She is unreasonable, selfish, and a scoundrel in the same vein..."
"dad!"
Ding Jianguo interrupted Ding Zhigang's chattering loudly, his eyes were red, and his voice was unconsciously filled with tears, "Xiaomei wants to divorce me!"
He has a lot of things to deal with here. Can his parents please feel a little bit of compassion for him?
Ding Zhigang was stunned for a few seconds before frowning and asking, "Your wife hasn't come back from her parents' home yet? You didn't go to pick her up?"
Ding Jianguo raised his hand to wipe his eye sockets, turned his head away, and choked up and said, "I took it and I won't come back."
Ding Zhigang frowned even more tightly and said, "You are not right in this matter. She reported Ding Nianjun, so why did you go back and argue with her? Ding Nianjun is not your blood sister. She has nothing to do with our family now. She is just an outsider. You quarrel with your wife over an outsider. Who else can she be angry with if not you?"
Ding Zhigang certainly knew that his eldest son and daughter-in-law had quarreled and fought, and he also knew the reason.
Although he also felt that Lu Xiaomei's methods were a bit too harsh, he had already reported it, so he might as well report it. Jianguo went back to argue with his wife, which was also not distinguishing between inside and outside.
However, he was busy eating with Wenfang, shopping to cultivate their relationship, and winning over his two step-sons during this period, and completely neglected his eldest son. He thought the couple had reconciled, but he didn't expect that Lu Xiaomei was still at her parents' home and had not returned.
"Your wife is also..." Unreasonable!
How can a couple live without quarrels? Even if they do fight, few men don't hit their women. If everyone is like Lu Xiaomei, life will be miserable for all families.
Besides, Jianguo didn’t take any advantage. His mother-in-law beat Jianguo, and his two brothers-in-law also beat him up. As a father, he didn’t go to settle the score with them, so what else does he want?
Ding Jianguo felt aggrieved. He sniffed and choked up, "Dad, I have a lot of troubles here, so can you and mom be well and stop coming to me for everything? I'm not your only son. Jiandang and Xiangxiang can also talk to you. Ask them to run errands."
Jianshe is still in labor reform, big sister...
Thinking of his elder sister and the scolding he had just received, he felt dissatisfied and remotely sent a wave of internal friction value to Ding Guo.
Ding Zhigang didn't think he was wrong: "Why can't I be well? Is it because I don't want to be well? It's your mother who keeps making trouble and causing trouble for me. Have I ever gone to her once?"
Seeing his eldest son's painful expression, Ding Zhigang waved his hands and said, "Forget it, don't go find your mother. It's useless to talk to her. Just follow your grandma and grandpa, those two weirdos. I won't be polite if she makes trouble again." Then he added, "Talk to Xiaomei and your father-in-law's family and ask them to buy more things and pay more. It's really your fault. You have to think about it. Are you a family with your wife or with... that Jiuer?"
This eldest son was really corrupted by Yue Hongmei and can't tell the difference between relatives and strangers.
After saying that, he turned around, pushed the cart away with a burning feeling on his face, and was also very annoyed.
Ding Zhigang left, but Ding Jianguo was still upset for a long time.
He reached into his pocket and took out half a pack of cigarettes and a box of matches. He lit a cigarette and took a long puff, thinking about what his father had just said.
Theoretically, he and Lu Xiaomei are a family. They are a married couple with a marriage certificate and have children.
But for some reason, he would sometimes suddenly feel dazed and suddenly feel that Xiaomei was not his wife, but a person who had nothing to do with him.
As for Nianjun, even though his father no longer recognizes her, she is still his sister whom he grew up with and whom he has loved for twenty years. Even though he has been a little dissatisfied with Nianjun in the past year, she is still his sister in his heart.
Under this emotion, he is more inclined to Nianjun than Lu Xiaomei.
So when he learned that Ding Nianjun sold vegetables on the black market to make a living, and was reported by Lu Xiaomei and sent to the police station, how could he not be angry?
He was angry and had quarreled and fought with Lu Xiaomei, but no one helped him in the current situation.
How could life become like this!
After smoking a cigarette, Ding Jianguo stood at the factory gate for a long time before he calmed down a little and returned to the factory.
In the capital, coming out of the post office, Ding Guo looked at Ding Jianguo taking off in the background and felt much more relaxed.
Writing this letter has caused her so much trouble, how can I not contribute some more internal friction points to her?
"Sister-in-law? Oh, it's really you. I heard from people in the compound that they saw you a few days ago and knew that you came to the capital. I didn't expect to see you by such a coincidence today."
Ding Guo was just about to go back to work when she heard someone calling her. She turned around and saw it was Gao Jiaye, whom she had met twice.
"Comrade Gao!" Ding Guo nodded, greeted with a smile, and subconsciously glanced at the female companion next to Gao Jiaye.
Gao Jiaye hurriedly introduced: "This is my girlfriend, Han Wen. Oh, the last time we had sex, it ended in failure."
Ding Guo's mouth twitched. This guy was quite frank. She nodded to the girl named Han Wen: "Hello!"
Han Wen also responded with a smile.
"Sister-in-law, is Brother Che back?" Gao Jiaye asked again.
Ding Guo unlocked the bicycle and said with a smile: "No, it's not that convenient."
"That's true!" After Gao Jiaye finished speaking, he scratched his head and asked hesitantly, "Sister-in-law, well... I want to ask you something. That is, are you in touch with Dingfeng and his wife?"
Ding Guo smiled and said, "There is no contact, and there will be no contact in the future. You guys take your time to look around, I'll go back first."
Gao Jiaye laughed dryly and said, "Okay, sister-in-law, please ride slowly!"
Watching Ding Guo leave, Gao Jiaye sucked his teeth, shook his head and sighed.
Han Wen asked, "What's wrong? Is that person also from the compound?"
Gao Jiaye had already turned around and raised his thumb to point in the direction where Ding Guo left behind him: "Her in-laws are neighbors of the compound. This woman is very hard-hearted. My brother's wife has the same mother as her, and my brother just said a few words to her, and she gave my brother a very bad beating. Later, my brother's family got into trouble, and he and Pei Che are brothers-in-law after all, but the Pei family didn't help at all. Tell me, isn't that cruel?"
Gao Jiaye sighed as he spoke, not knowing how his brother and his wife were doing now!
Han Wen couldn't help but be curious: "So arrogant? How did your brother offend her with his words? Did he punish your brother just because he said a few inappropriate words?"
Gao Jiaye shook his head: "This is a long story. Forget it. Let's not talk about those bad things. Anyway, next time you see that woman, just greet her politely on the surface, but don't offend her..."
The two left while talking.
Not long after Ding Guo rode out, Haozi reported to the backend that the list had been refreshed.
"Host, Gao Jiaye is here to give you money!"
What can Ding Guo do?
There are some people in this world who will not be happy if you don’t say or do things according to their ideas.
But if they are unhappy, Ding Guo will be happy. What is there to be unhappy about when you can make money?
What made her even happier was that the strawberries she had planted after harvesting the carrots a few days ago were almost ripe: "Mouse, remember to leave two of those strawberries for me so I can experience the fun of picking them."
System: ...it is unnecessary for it to inform the host!
In the afternoon, Ding Guo returned home from get off work. As soon as he entered the door, he smelled the aroma of braised noodles and saw two lively faces, Ding Dayong and Song Yuling.
"sister!"
Ding Guo was surprised: "Dayong is here? When did he arrive?"
Ding Dayong chuckled and said, "I'm passing by here on a business trip. I asked my master for leave and will stay here for a day. I'll take the bus back to Fengning tomorrow afternoon."
They are a young couple in love, and they will take time out of their busy schedules to meet each other.
Song Yuling couldn't hide the happy smile on her face.
She was more relaxed with Ding Guo and took Dayong's hand openly.
Anyway, there are no red armbands to catch them at home.
Aunt Qiao made a big pot of stewed noodles with beans and added mutton.
The mutton was brought by Ding Dayong as a gift to his future mother-in-law, and he also did not forget his sister.
In front of Aunt Qiao, Ding Dayong did not mention what happened in Fengning at the dinner table. Of course, it was because the braised noodles made by Aunt Qiao were so delicious. It was the first time for Ding Dayong and Song Yuling to eat braised noodles, and the young couple was so engrossed in the meal that they could not even raise their heads.
After sending his girlfriend back home in the evening, Ding Dayong came back to talk to his sister and only then did he bring up the matter of the Ding family.
But there is nothing new, because Dayong has been on a business trip for a few days and I don’t know the latest developments. Ding Guo has already heard about what he said from Taozi and is waiting for the follow-up.
Ding Dayong sighed: "Uncle is determined to get married. I think it's almost certain. Ding Xiang and Ding Jiandang can't stop him."
Talking about Ding Nianjun being in police station again, although he did not sympathize with her, he also did not understand Lu Xiaomei's behavior: "Weren't they friends before? Did Ding Nianjun offend Sister Xiaomei?"
Ding Guo shook his head: "Maybe there is a contradiction that we don't know about."
Lu Xiaomei is a ruthless person in the book. On the surface, she always brings trouble to the heroine. The heroine has always been very tolerant of her and cleans up her mess. But in fact, those people are the ones Ding Nianjun wants to deal with, but she can't do it herself due to her status, so she acts like she is indulging her good sister.
I don’t know whether Lu Xiaomei in the book is actually the knife in Ding Nianjun’s hand, but it seems that because the life trajectories of both of them have changed in this life, Lu Xiaomei’s knife directly stabbed her good sister.
Ding Dayong stayed there for one night, and spent the next day with his girlfriend. He also took some time to go to the bookstore to see his sister's work environment, and took a bus back to Fengning in the afternoon.
A week passed in a blink of an eye, and Taozi's letter arrived again.
Ding Guo couldn't wait to open it, and the first thing he saw was the news that Ding Zhigang had obtained the marriage certificate; the second thing he saw was that Ding Zhigang was going to take his new wife back to his hometown to hold a wedding.
This is a reflection on the estrangement between myself and my relatives in my hometown. Now that I have started a new marriage, I also need to repair the relationship with them.
Ding Guo: ...
The third time, he saw Ding Zhigang go to Ding Tao to ask for her address in the capital. He wanted to bring his new wife to meet her on his way back to his hometown. Taozi directly refused on Ding Guo's behalf.
It was okay to fool Yue Hongmei. If she told the old man that she didn't know the address of Ding Guo's current workplace, the old man would definitely not believe her.
The old man didn't say sarcastic words to her like the old woman did before. Overall, he was pretty nice to her, so she didn't fool him. But she rejected him on behalf of Ding Guo: No need!
Continuing to read on, Ding Tao said that she had already sent a telegram to her hometown in advance, asking her mother and third aunt to make preparations to welcome their new sister-in-law.
Ding Tao also talked about the progress of Ding Nianjun's case in the letter... There is no progress, she has not been released yet, but there has been no verdict either.
Then there were my cousin and his wife… They failed in their second divorce attempt and reconciled, but they formally separated from my uncle’s side.
The reason why the divorce failed was that Lu Xiaomei was pregnant again.
Ding Guo: ...blessings!
Later, Taozi's handwriting became increasingly sloppy again. Sometimes Ding Guo had to stare at a single word for a long time and combine it with the previous and following content before he could barely recognize it. It was obvious that his patience was completely exhausted.
The scribbled stage talks about her new aunt's situation.
"...a cotton mill worker. Zhaodi and I went to meet him. He looked very gentle and spoke softly... He had two sons. The eldest son of Xin Da Niang didn't get along with Jiandang. They had a fight, and Dingxiang helped Jiandang beat them up... The old man thought they were ignorant, so he beat Jiandang and Dingxiang. Dingxiang and Jiandang ran to their mother."
It is not difficult to imagine what kind of chaotic life Comrade Lao Ding will face after his second marriage.
But is Yue Hongmei’s place a harbor, and is there warmth there?
No, there was only the piercing devilish sound and complaints of disgust at the two people's lack of ambition.
Yue Hongmei is becoming more and more irritable nowadays.
Because she was exhausted during this period, the symptoms of morning sickness almost disappeared, but Yue Hongmei still couldn't be happy.
Junjun couldn't be saved, and her heartless ex-husband married a new lover.
The eldest son is of no help and the son-in-law is also useless. It has been such a long time and Junjun still hasn't been released from the police station.
The younger son and daughter did not stand on her side at the beginning and chose that heartless man. They deserved it because that heartless man found them a stepmother.
"Isn't this your own choice? Don't stay here with me anymore. Go back quickly and be filial to your stepmother. As time goes by, you will realize that not only do you have a stepmother, but even your biological father is a stepfather."
Ding Jiandang didn't understand and looked confused.
But Dingxiang understood, and she also understood the sarcasm in her mother's words.
I just disliked them for siding with my dad when my parents got divorced.
Ding Xiang was so angry that she yelled at Yue Hongmei: "How can you be a good mother? You only think about that adopted daughter every day, and leave all the good things to your adopted daughter. If you hadn't gone to take care of her during the confinement period, I wouldn't have dropped out of school. I am your biological child! If you weren't so biased, why would I choose my dad when you divorced him? You say my dad is not a good person, you are not a good person, I hate you to death!"
As soon as she made a noise, the child that Yue Hongmei had managed to coax to sleep not long ago, burst into tears.
Yue Hongmei herself was so angry at her little daughter that her eyes turned black. She slapped Ding Xiang and said angrily, "If you think I'm no good, then get out of here right away. Go back and serve your father and your stepmother, and never recognize me as your biological mother!"
Ding Xiang covered her face and cried breathlessly, sobbing, "I finally understand why my elder sister is determined not to recognize you! Fine, you let me go, and I won't recognize you in the future. Don't expect me to support you when you are old, let your daughter in prison support you!"
After saying that, he turned and ran away.
Ding Jiandang was at a loss. After a moment's pause, he also ran out.
Yue Hongmei's chest was heaving with anger. She had to comfort her grandson while she was angry, cursing with gnashing teeth: "You are all ungrateful. The older ones are big ungrateful and the younger ones are little ungrateful. No matter what, I am still your mother. You are so disobedient and unfilial. Aren't you afraid of being struck by lightning?"
"What's wrong with Junjun? Junjun has been sensible and well-behaved since he was a child, which makes him better than you ungrateful wolves!"
As she cursed, she couldn't help crying again: "You are all heartless. What's wrong with me? Junjun is not my flesh and blood. What's wrong with me loving her a little more..."
Pan Dingfeng came in carrying something, and was startled when he saw this. He asked nervously, "Mom, what's wrong?"
Yue Hongmei shook her head, raised her hand and wiped away her tears, and said, "Have you found a connection? What did the Public Security Bureau say? Have you met Junjun?"
Pan Dingfeng took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, his eyes a little sour: "Mom, I'm incompetent!"
Yue Hongmei's lips trembled, and she said in a trembling voice: "What do you mean? No, there is no one in your family who can be used?"
Pan Dingfeng sat down on the stool next to him, put down the net bag in his hand, and covered his face with his hands.
"Speak up, what's going on? You're making me anxious to death!"
Pan Dingfeng rubbed his face hard, sniffed, and said, "Mom, I found my old connections. They said Junjun was caught red-handed. It's impossible for him to be released innocent. He can only help negotiate and try to get a lighter sentence."
Yue Hongmei's eyes went dark for a while, and it took her a long time to find her voice again: "Light, light sentence, how long will it be?"
Pan Dingfeng said: "Two years!"
Yue Hongmei fainted immediately.
When she woke up, she was already lying in the hospital. Pan Dingfeng was holding the child beside her. When he saw her wake up, he hurriedly said, "Mom!"
He was filled with bitterness.
Pan Dingfeng only found out about his wife's speculation after the incident.
Ding Nianjun never went back to the countryside to accompany him because Yue Hongmei was in poor health at that time and she couldn't leave.
Pan Dingfeng also understood and told her to take good care of her mother.
After all, it was Yue Hongmei who took care of them when they were down and out, and he remembered this kindness.
But unexpectedly, his wife cheated on him.
If mom really needed her care, why would she have time to engage in speculation?
He had helped deliver some vegetables here before, and he really thought that Ding Nianjun was giving them away as a gift. Now he guessed that his wife might have started to engage in speculation since then.
Later on, she must have gone out to find the source of goods herself.
Pan Dingfeng was also angry that Ding Nianjun was too troublesome, but what was the point of being angry now? Things had already happened.
We can only try our best to save it.
"Mom, there is something I have to tell you. Don't be angry, don't take it seriously." Pan Dingfeng took a breath and said painfully, "I, I have to draw a clear line between myself and Nianjun first."
“…”
Yue Hongmei felt a buzzing in her ears. Intellectually, she knew that once Junjun was labeled a speculator, Dingfeng would definitely be affected. It would be best for the two of them to draw a clear line between them temporarily.
But deep down, she didn't trust Pan Dingfeng.
Isn't she herself a living example?
Not long after divorcing Ding Zhigang, he found a new wife.
He was an old man with half his body buried in the ground. Pan Dingfeng was young and in good shape. Could he really wait for Nianjun to come out?
"No, no, Dingfeng, you have to think of another way. You can't abandon Junjun!" Yue Hongmei cried, grabbing Pan Dingfeng's sleeve and crying heartbreakingly.
In the beginning, her Junjun was ridiculed by her mother-in-law and looked down upon by her mother-in-law in order to marry this man. She also got pregnant before marriage...
She finally married the man she loved, but her husband's family fell into poverty, and the two poor children had to rely on each other with difficulty.
If Pan Dingfeng divorces Junjun at this time, how can Junjun survive!
"Dingfeng, everyone says that we should share the joys and sorrows, but Junjun has never enjoyed a single day of happiness since she married you. She has always been with you through the hardships. She even gave birth to a son for you. You can't abandon her."
Yue Hongmei cried, and the son in Pan Dingfeng's arms also cried. Pan Dingfeng's eyes were red, and he patted his son to comfort him, saying, "Mom, I know, I remember Junjun's kindness, and this is just a temporary measure. It's fake, I promise you, when Junjun comes out, I will definitely remarry her, and we still have a son together."
"Mom, calm down. If we don't draw a clear line between us, I will lose my job. In my current situation, do you think I can find another job? How can I support Huihui without a job and money? Junjun agreed to this. She promised!"
"Besides, Mom, I'll need you to help me take care of Huihui in the future. We are no longer husband and wife in name only, but we are still together in our hearts."
Yue Hongmei was stunned: "Junjun agreed?"
Pan Dingfeng nodded with red eyes: "Mom, Nianjun and I feel more uncomfortable than you when making this decision!"
Yue Hongmei couldn't bear to hear these words and tears rolled down her cheeks again.
Two couples who were in love with each other had to face separation...
"My poor Junjun!"
It was half a month later that Ding Guo learned the news. She was letting Sister Shumei look at her belly.
"It's really strange. When you first came, you were wearing a coat and it was not noticeable at all. But it's like you've been puffed up recently and it's so obvious all of a sudden." Li Shumei touched Ding Guo's belly and was also surprised. "The two little guys are growing up fast."
It’s also because Ding Guo’s family has good food, with plenty of eggs and meat for every meal. It’s so nutritious, it would be strange if the baby in her belly grows slowly.
The door of the bookstore was pushed open, and the postman came in wrapped in snow and wind: "A letter from Ding Guo!"
It snowed in the capital today. The snow was not heavy, but the wind was strong.
Li Shumei said: "Another letter!"
Ding Guo not only had good food, but also received many letters. Letters from his girlfriend came frequently, and letters from his hometown also came one after another.
There were two letters again this time, one from Ding Tao and one from Xiao Hong.
Ding Guoxian couldn't wait to open Taozi's letter, and scanned it quickly. He accurately found the most explosive information among the chaos in the Ding family: Ding Nianjun was sentenced to two years in prison, divorced Pan Dingfeng, and the child is still being raised by Yue Hongmei!
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