Jia Lizhen came to the nursing home in person. The situation had been going on for long enough, and she had to take the man home. If she didn't go home, she would become a laughing stock in the whole compound.
She had been the subject of much discussion during this period. She had originally wanted to wait for the old man to think things through and go back, but after waiting for so long, the old man was determined and unwilling to go back.
Filled with resentment, Jia Lizhen came to the nursing home.
The nurse told her that Zhou Benyu didn't want to see anyone now. Jia Lizhen was so angry that her face turned blue. She could no longer control her emotions and could not be a noble and gentle wife. She raised her hand and slapped him.
"You blind thing, open your dog eyes and see clearly who I am."
The nurse was beaten and could only cover her face, but she didn't dare to do anything.
Zhou Benyu stood by the window, taking in the scene outside. He put his hands behind his back and looked deep.
Jia Lizhen came in from outside, stood at the door, and looked at the man standing by the window. Her heart skipped a beat. He was actually standing by the window!
So, you just saw everything?
After so many years of devoting myself to spiritual practice, copying books and reciting scriptures, I was forced to fail today.
Jia Lizhen took a deep breath, adjusted her mood, and said, "I'll take you home."
After she finished speaking, she stood there quietly.
Zhou Benyu slowly turned around and cast his deep and unfathomable eyes on Jia Lizhen.
Jia Lizhen repeated to herself a thousand times that the purpose of her coming here today was to do things well, not to mess them up.
So he put on a gentle smile and walked in from outside.
Even though she has silver hair, her figure is well maintained. She wears a well-fitting cheongsam, and even at her age, she still looks charming.
She walked towards Zhou Benyu with graceful steps, step by step: "You have lived here for a long time. It is not good to stay here all the time. Go home."
Zhou Benyu said calmly, "That home is a gift for you."
Jia Lizhen: “…”
She was scared in her heart that Zhou Benyu actually said such a decisive word to her!
Jia Lizhen's expression suddenly changed. Even though she had warned herself thousands of times that she was here to pick someone up, not to start a conflict, she still couldn't help but speak in a stern voice: "Benyu, what do you mean?"
Zhou Benyu's face showed no emotion, as if he had no feelings at all.
The way he looked at Jia Lizhen with such an expression and such eyes gave her the feeling that he was looking at a stranger.
This made Jia Lizhen's heart go crazy instantly: "What do you mean?"
Zhou Benyu said expressionlessly: "It means literally."
Jia Lizhen asked, "You don't want a home anymore? You've made me a laughing stock for so long, isn't that enough to calm your resentment?"
Zhou Benyu's eyes became even more indifferent. "Why should I be resentful? Am I not doing what you wish for, following your heart, and complying with your will? What are you unhappy about? Madam Lu, Mrs. Lu, and Old Madam Lu are all given to you."
Jia Lizhen dug her red nails into her palms, took a deep breath, and said, "Zhou Benyu, we're old, and you still want to make trouble with me?"
Zhou Benyu glanced at her calmly: "Jia Lizhen, do you think I'm making trouble with you now?"
Only then did Jia Lizhen realize the seriousness of the matter. Once a man sets his mind to something, no matter what age he is, he will be as stubborn as an ox. The first time she was able to drive a wedge between him and Song Lingshu was because she caused a misunderstanding between them.
He thought Song Lingshu had cheated on him, and they broke up without hesitation.
She had been Mrs. Lu, the mistress of the Lu family, all her life, and she would never allow herself to suffer a complete defeat in the last period of her life.
Jia Lizhen walked step by step to Zhou Benyu's side and looked at him.
"I'm here to take you home today!"
But no matter how well she endured it, and even if she had a smile on her face, there was still a hint of cruelty in the words she spoke!
Zhou Benyu suddenly laughed at himself. He used to be heartbroken and had no interest in family affairs and didn't care about the woman who insisted on staying by his side. But now he regretted it. Whenever he looked at this woman for a second longer, he could see the hypocritical face of this woman.
He just didn't want to look at her, so even though she was wearing several layers of masks, he didn't know at all: "Jia Lizhen, I'll say it again, you go, I won't go back."
Jia Lizhen said earnestly, "Zhou Benyu, don't quarrel with me. We have been married for so many years and have never had any conflicts or quarrels. You have been quarreling with me for so long now, and the whole compound is laughing at me. Even if you are angry, you can tell me. There is no need for us to be laughed at by others."
Zhou Benyu: "Jia Lizhen, in your eyes, I am a complete joke. I have been laughed at for decades. Have you been unable to bear it for the past few months?"
Jia Lizhen felt as if her heart was being gouged out by something. You are deliberately unwilling to go back with me and are deliberately trying to embarrass me, right?
Zhou Benyu: "I didn't ask you to come over."
His tone was so cold that Jia Lizhen gritted her teeth in anger.
But she was gentle and understanding. She reached out and placed her hand on Zhou Benyu's wrist.
"I only found out about what Hui'er did later. I know you're angry with her, but you also have to think about it. From childhood to adulthood, you've never even looked at her straight in the eye. As your daughter, she's lived her entire life feeling aggrieved."
"She has a grudge and has done something wrong. It's against the law, but it's understandable. Now she's being retaliated against. She's reaping the consequences of her own actions. Please don't be angry with her or me anymore, okay?"
For so many years, she has been such a decent, intellectual and gentle image, but Zhou Benyu only realized at this moment that her facial transformation was so smooth. She was obviously so angry that she was about to explode, but she could be gentle and considerate to him and smile.
Zhou Benyu took Jia Lizhen's hand away, turned around and looked at the window.
Jia Lizhen pinched her palm, the pain made her sober up a little, and she warned herself not to lose her composure.
A gentle and elegant voice slowly rang out: "Ben Yu, we have been married for so many years. I have helped you run the Lu family. Even if I have no credit, I have worked hard. Even if you are angry with me, please consider the other children in the family."
But this time, Zhou Benyu left her with his back: "Go away."
Jia Lizhen asked, "What do you want me to do in order to go back? Do you want me to kneel down and beg you before I'm willing to go back?"
Zhou Benyu was annoyed: "If you don't go back, I will ask someone to send you back."
Jia Lizhen wanted to say something else, but she felt it would be difficult to persuade this stubborn donkey to go back today, so she could only say, "Okay, then I'll go back first. I'll wait until you figure it out, and then I'll come home."
She had already received news that the old bitch was going back to the capital, and no matter how much she planned, she couldn't stop her.
Jia Lizhen walked outside, her teeth grinding.
She will not lose, and she will never admit defeat. Since she can't ask him to go back, she can only force him to go back.
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