novelraw Chapter 1426 - 940: Rejection
Chapter 1426 - 940: Rejection
Second watch.
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As Liu Meifeng spoke, tears streamed down her face, and Li Aiyuan sighed deeply. She believed the truth of what Liu Meifeng said, as such things had happened to many people.
Speaking of which, didn’t Su Qin, Qihui’s good friend, almost end up like Liu Meifeng? Fortunately, Su Qin was luckier, as she had a sympathetic sister-in-law who turned her into a formal worker, still allowing her to choose a good match.
Seeing Li Aiyuan’s interest, Fat Auntie quickly tugged her arm. Li Aiyuan might not know about Liu Meifeng’s character, but she was well aware. She too believed that what Liu Meifeng said was likely eighty percent true.
However, she absolutely didn’t believe Liu Meifeng didn’t have other intentions. Once she left the Chen Family and Dalin Village, she’d undoubtedly want a divorce—what could the Chen Family do?
The village gossip had been spreading for more than just a day, and what people were saying was true. Once something happens, it’s impossible to stop people from talking.
If Liu Meifeng cared for herself and was willing to live properly with Guangxin, one day, the villagers would accept her. It’s not that Fat Auntie didn’t have sympathy; rather, her sympathy depended on who it was for.
Originally ready to agree, Li Aiyuan was pulled back by Fat Auntie, sighed, and changed her tone: "Meifeng, what you said makes me very sympathetic, but I can’t help with your situation.
If you’ve already discussed it with your husband and in-laws, and they’ve agreed, that would be one thing. Besides, if you really talked it over with them, you wouldn’t need to come to me; they’d surely be the ones to help.
As for venting your frustrations with your sister, I disagree. No matter how her family had conflicts with Chuxia’s family before, after all, they’ve lived under the same roof.
Even if the two families aren’t relatives now and aren’t planning to interact anymore, there’s no need to act like enemies. Helping you would mean setting Chuxia up as an adversary, and I can’t do such a thing.
Who’s closer to you or Chuxia? That’s an obvious question, isn’t it? So, you can understand my decision, right?"
Having said this much, and still not getting a positive response, the hope in Liu Meifeng’s eyes dissipated bit by bit. She gave a bitter smile to the two of them: "Auntie, Eldest maternal aunt, it’s my immaturity that’s putting you in a tough spot."
"Don’t blame Auntie for being unreasonable; outsiders truly can’t meddle in this matter..." Fat Auntie looked at her seriously, "Treat Guangxin well and people won’t gossip anymore."
"Okay." Bowing her head in acknowledgment, Liu Meifeng bid farewell to the two, leaving with reddened eyes.
"Ah..." Li Aiyuan sighed, watching the departing figure disappear from the entrance, feeling reluctant, "Speaking of which, this child is indeed quite pitiful."
"Her pitiful state is self-inflicted. Back then, she often compared herself to Chuxia, always wanting to find a good husband’s family. Of course, that’s fine; which girl doesn’t want to find a good husband’s family?
However, having the thought is fine, but secretly causing trouble is wrong. As for the man she mentioned, Li Guang, he was already engaged, yet she agreed to be with him knowing this.
Didn’t she think that if this man can speak of his past engagement as nothing, couldn’t he do the same to her? This affair, the villagers all know too; does she think that whatever she says becomes the truth?
Sister-in-law, don’t think I’m hard-hearted. Anyway, for someone like her, I think whatever outcome she faces, it’s self-inflicted and not deserving of sympathy."
"Is there really such an incident?" Li Aiyuan shook her head, "She looks so innocent and does things that can’t be brought up to standards. Cha Xiang, fortunately, you reminded me earlier, otherwise it would have been real trouble.
Ah, I’ll have to change my temperament in the future. Yushan even mentioned to me recently that I’m too indiscriminately kind-hearted, someday I’ll be taken advantage of."
"Is it really as serious as Brother Zhao says?" Fat Auntie laughed, "This means Sister-in-law has a kind heart. I’m so confident handing my daughter over to your care due to Sister-in-law’s kindness."
"You should tell Zhao Yushan that; he always mocks me for being clueless."
"Do I really need to say it? Doesn’t Brother Zhao understand what kind of person Sister-in-law is?" Fat Auntie suddenly slapped herself on the forehead, "Look at me, I’m so naïve. Sister-in-law was actually joking with me, and I believed it."
"Who was joking with you? I’m serious, though..." Li Aiyuan chuckled awkwardly, "What Zhao Yushan said is true. I do tend to have a soft heart."
"I won’t listen to Sister-in-law boasting..." Fat Auntie turned to the main room, picking up some cabbage and meat, "Sister-in-law, let’s make dumplings tonight. I’ll chop the filling, and you can knead the dough."
Just as the two finished wrapping the dumplings, Luo Gangshun and Zhao Yushan came back, "Ah, dinner is ready?" Luo Gangshun turned around to head out again, "I’ll fetch Uncle Dagang and Auntie; Jianxin accompanied Wenying back to her family, so they’re just the two of them at home."
"Wait a moment..." Fat Auntie held him back, explaining Liu Meifeng’s request for Li Aiyuan’s help, "It’s a good idea to keep an eye out while you’re there, see if there’s anything unusual—I’m concerned she might try something else."
"Okay," Luo Gangshun agreed, then sighed, "Even if she does have other intentions, there’s not much we can do. This matter should be discussed with Uncle Dagang, at least to remind Jianxin and the others to be cautious."
"So, are Uncle Dagang and Auntie going?"
Luo Gangshun nodded: "Yes, tickets are already booked. After dinner, I’ll make a call to check what time the train is. Brother Zhao plans to ask Secretary Zhang to help drive us to the station, so it’s best to inform him in advance."
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While the whole family was busy, Luo Xiaoqiong was shopping for wedding supplies accompanied by Chuxia, Yun Doudou, and Liu Meijun. The house was already assigned, and Zhao Qiliang, Luo Hongqi, and Luan Dajiang were responsible for decorating the new house. Luo Xiaoqiong took charge of purchasing wedding items, and fortunately, Yun Doudou had everything ready. At this point, it was just taking her friends along to buy the essential items again.
Bedsheets, duvet covers, soap, underwear, wedding candy, wedding basin—all items were in one place, and choosing everything took just over an hour. They loaded the items onto the car and then went to a restaurant to pack some food, heading to the division commander’s residence.
Zhou Mikang and Zhou Hanliang also came to the new house to help with the setup. Seeing his young wife, Zhou Mikang quickly stepped forward to take the items from her hands and place them on the table.
"Division Commander, I told Chuxia not to take anything, but she said she wanted to share the wedding joy." Luo Xiaoqiong hurriedly explained.
"Hmm." Zhou Mikang responded, pouring a glass of hot water for Chuxia, "Sit down and catch your breath." He then turned back to Luo Xiaoqiong, "Uncle Gangshun and Fat Auntie have already booked train tickets for tomorrow morning at nine. They’ll arrive by three in the afternoon, and I’ll send someone to pick them up." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)