Published at 27th of January 2021 03:05:07 PM
“Here, take this . I know that that girl, Yao Yao, has plenty of money . Her older cousins and Mo Beihan all give her money, so she is never shorthanded . But I know you . Once you’re there, it’ll be awkward to ask someone younger than you to pay for your purchases . Take this and buy whatever you want . If it isn’t enough, tell me and I’ll give you more . ”
“Mother…” Gu Yunshuang’s eyes reddened . She was too embarrassed to take it .
Wen Ruyu stuffed the 20 yuan and a stack of coupons into Gu Yunshuang’s hands . “Don’t stand on ceremony with your mother . You’ve suffered for so many years . Your parents’ circumstances have brought you down .
“I know your personality . You’re not a weak person who is easily bullied . The Gu family’s background had a big role to play in the kind of life you led in the Li family . Take this! Have fun .
“We only have one granddaughter, Yao Yao, and everyone dotes on her . You are also our only daughter and Mother dotes on you in the same way . ”
Gu Yunshuang almost cried .
Wen Ruyu hastened to ask, “Why are you crying? You’re finally back . Cherish your future . The best is yet to be!”
“Mhm!”
The next day, Gu Qingyao, Gu Yunshuang and Gu Fangting took the brigade’s ox cart and went to town .
The first thing that Gu Qingyao did was to send presents back to Mo Beihan’s friends . She sent grain to those who had sent her meat and vice versa, and added some of the preserved fruits she had made .
When that was done, she went with Gu Yunshuang and Gu Fangting to shop at the co-operative .
Gu Fangting was filled with curiosity about the town . She expressed wonder at everything she saw and was overjoyed by the items in the co-operative .
Gu Yunshuang felt sorry for her daughter and bought some things .
Gu Qingyao did not buy much . She only bought some needles and thread . She often sewed and needed these items at home . Although she had plenty in her interspace, her family would find it strange if she never bought any .
On the way home, she saw Zhang Xiaohui . What a coincidence!
Gu Qingyao’s mouth twitched when she saw Zhang Xiaohui furtively lurking in a deserted area . She followed her .
Gu Yunshuang and Gu Fangting were taken aback, but also followed .
The alleys in this area were secluded . Zhang Xiaohui tugged at Wang Guozhu’s arm . She was so frantic she could barely control herself .
“Guozhu, when are you going to get a divorce? I… this has gone on for so long . If we don’t get married, then… what will happen to our son?”
Wang Guozhu was sweating profusely in panic . “Don’t worry, I will certainly get a divorce . Zhou Hong can’t hold out for much longer . She will certainly divorce me . The moment I’m divorced, I will marry you immediately . ”
Zhang Xiaohui almost exploded in rage . “I’ve heard you say that umpteen times . Wang Guozhu, if you don’t get a divorce and marry me, then let’s not keep our son!”
Wang Guozhu grew frantic . “No, the child is already a few months old . He will be born in another few months time . How can we not keep him? He’s my son and the Wang family’s future generation . You must keep him . ”
Zhang Xiaohui cried and said, “The child is already a few months old and my pregnancy is starting to show . If not for my winter clothes, others would already be able to tell . If you don’t marry me, what else can I do?
“How can I keep this child? He has no father . Even if he is born, he won’t survive . ”
Wang Guozhu: “…”
If she didn’t get married, Zhang Xiaohui’s pregnancy would be out of wedlock . A loose woman like her would probably die before the child was even born .