Su Li then remembered that due to various reasons, the original owner had never returned to her parents' home except for the year she got married.
At first, it was because the child was young, and later he was exploited by his mother-in-law and sister-in-law. He also wanted to save money for Pei Ji's education, but he didn't expect that he hadn't been back to his parents' home for so many years.
However, the original owner's mother would come to see her and the child when she was free, give her some money to supplement the household expenses, and bring some snacks for the child.
The next day was another sunny day.
After breakfast, the mother and her two children put on their new autumn clothes and went out happily.
Su Li first took the two children to the town to buy some gifts, and then hired a donkey cart to return to Sujia Village.
Sujia Village is the farthest place they have ever been to since they grew up.
The original owner's parents lived near the village entrance, and the mother and her two children arrived there in less than a few minutes.
"Ali!" Mrs. Su knew that her daughter was having a hard time. She didn't expect her daughter to come back with two young children. She felt distressed but also very happy.
"Grandma!"
Pei Zhao and his sister called "Grandma" sweetly, and Su's heart melted. She hugged the two children and kept calling them good children.
After a while, he walked into the house holding a child in each hand: "Come in quickly..."
Su Li put the gift on the table: "Mom, this is the supplement I bought for you and Dad, remember to take it..."
"You kid, it's good enough that you're back. Why did you buy so many things? You can use this money to buy some food for Zhao'er and his sister..."
"It's okay, my daughter is rich. I'm currently painting portraits for people in the village, and business is pretty good..."
Su was surprised: "Portraits? Can they make money?"
She knew that her daughter loved painting since she was a child, and her father had taught her for several years, but she never thought that her daughter could make a living by painting.
She looked at the clothes on the mother and her two children. They were all brand new autumn clothes. Her daughter looked much better than the last time she visited her. It seemed that what her daughter said was true.
"That's good, that's good!" Su was happy from the bottom of her heart that her daughter was living a good life, but when she thought of her daughter's mother-in-law, she couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"Your mother-in-law..."
"Don't worry, Mom. Our family has long been separated from them. She has no control over me."
Su was stunned. She knew that her daughter's stepmother-in-law was difficult to get along with, and she would come to her house from time to time to show off her mother-in-law's authority.
The daughter has always been respectful and filial to her mother-in-law. Even though she never says it, she knows that she must have suffered a lot of grievances.
But she was very surprised. When did her daughter become so tough in her attitude towards her mother-in-law behind her back?
Su Li knew that the original owner was afraid that her mother would worry, so she didn't tell her mother anything, so her mother had no idea how she had been tortured over the years.
She sighed. No matter what, she had to find a reasonable explanation for her big change.
So he picked up the money and said, "Mom, to tell you the truth, my mother-in-law is really too much. My father-in-law used to give us money every month to supplement our living expenses, but she kept all the money and sometimes even snatched the money from me. She even intercepted the snacks I bought for Zhao'er and his sister..."
She did not mention that the original owner and her two children had been often beaten and scolded by her mother-in-law and sister-in-law in the past few years, nor did she mention that she had washed clothes for the whole family of her husband's family for five years. After all, the original owner did not say it because she was afraid that her mother would worry.
Even so, Su was trembling with anger: "This old hag! This old hag is such a piece of shit! I'm going to find her and ask her what she did!"
"Mom!" Su Li quickly comforted her, "Don't be angry, I've already returned the money."
"In the past, I respected and was filial to her because she was Pei Ji's nominal mother. But everything she did over the years didn't behave like an elder at all. I've figured it out these days. After all, she's not Pei Ji's biological mother. No matter how filial I am to her, she can't truly treat Pei Ji or Zhao'er and his sister well. So from now on, I'll just do it for the sake of courtesy. I won't be filial to her anymore, nor will I let her manipulate me..."
Su felt distressed and relieved. Her daughter used to be such a kind and gentle person, but now she was forced into this state. One could imagine how much she had suffered over the years. Fortunately, she had figured it out now and stood up on her own.
"Good boy, you have been wronged over the years..."
"Mom, I'm fine, don't worry." Afraid that Su's mother would continue to be immersed in a bad mood, she changed the subject, "Where are Dad and A Shen? Have they not returned home yet?"
The original owner's scholar father taught in a private school in the town. He had a fourteen-year-old brother, Su Shen, who also studied in the private school. Su's mother grew some food and vegetables at home, and the family also had a medium-sized orange orchard, so they lived a decent life.
The original owner also had a second-ranked younger brother, Su Jin. Five years ago, Su Jin joined the army despite the opposition of his parents. He has not returned home yet, but he has sent letters back.
Over the years, Su's father and mother have long come to terms with it. As long as their child is safe and sound, that's all that matters.
Su Jin, Su Li knows.
In the original novel, Su Jin made military achievements two years later and got a very good position when he returned to Beijing.
After the original owner was killed by a vicious female supporting character, he wanted to avenge his sister but was framed and imprisoned...
He's a kind and righteous younger brother...
"Your father and the others didn't finish school until the afternoon, so they probably won't be back until the evening. Where's that kid Aji? Why didn't he come with us?"
Su, her husband, and Pei Ji's mother were all from Sujia Village. The three of them grew up together and had a very deep relationship. She also treated Pei Ji as her own child.
"Pei Ji won't be back until tonight either. The provincial examination is coming up, and the schoolwork is tight."
"That's right. Your father has long said that Aji is a good student and has a bright future, so he should study hard now..."
The mother and daughter chatted for a while, and seeing that it was almost noon, Su hurried to make lunch.
After lunch, Su suggested, "The oranges in the garden are ripe. I was thinking of bringing you some in a couple of days. I'll pick some and take them home later."
"Grandma! I want to pick oranges too!"
"Grandma, I want to go too!"
The two little ones signed up immediately, fearing that they would not be taken. They had eaten oranges, but had never seen an orange tree.
"Okay, okay! I'll take you with me, hahaha!" Su's face was full of doting, and she went out with the two children.
Su Li also followed behind with great interest, carrying two bamboo baskets.
The orange orchard was on the back mountain, and after walking for more than ten minutes, they finally arrived.
Looking at the trees full of oranges in the garden, the two little guys were very excited. They jumped and ran around, picking oranges from this tree and that tree, feeling very happy.
Su Li stood by and watched the three generations of grandparents and grandchildren picking oranges.
"Su Li?" Suddenly, a pleasant voice came from behind.
Su Li turned around and saw a man about twenty years old with a slender figure and handsome face.
The man was dressed in flowing white clothes, and he exuded a faint scholarly air.
He smiled gently: "It's really you, I thought I was seeing things."
"Are you Su Ci?" In the original owner's memory, Su Ci was her neighbor. She, he, and Su Xiaocui grew up together and could be called childhood sweethearts. However, Su Ci was three years younger than the original owner and Su Xiaocui.
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