Chapter 65 - 65 63 The Way Out

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65: Chapter 63: The Way Out 65: Chapter 63: The Way Out The second watch had arrived. ————— On the way home, the family of three was all withdrawn and unhappy. “I still...” “I think...” Lin Baohe and Zhao Yulan opened their mouths at the same time, then paused simultaneously. “You go first...” “You go first...” Chuxia looked at her parents with amusement, “Dad, Mom, do you really need to show off your understanding like this?” “Hehe...” “Hehe...” The couple touched their heads and chuckled awkwardly. Chuxia really wanted to kneel; could it be that her dad and mom developed a twin-like understanding after being praised by her aunt? “I’ll start...” Zhao Yulan pulled her husband and daughter to the side of the road and said, “I’ll still go find Jiang Yuesheng. For Chuxia’s lifelong happiness, I think it’s worth it.” Lin Baohe immediately nodded, “That works.” Chuxia hesitated for a moment but said nothing. It wasn’t that her opinion had changed, but the encounter at her aunt’s home today made her even more aware of the stark differences between many things in this era and the one she came from. In the era she had lived in, there were conflicts between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, but the control a mother-in-law held over her son and daughter-in-law was never as severe as now, it could even be called pathological. Like her original grandmother and her own mother, their relationship was just average, but at most, they were polite like guests to each other and definitely didn’t speak well of each other behind their backs. Of course, in that era, there were still mothers-in-law who liked to make a fuss and lash out, but they were very few. Similarly, there were daughters-in-law who loved to make a fuss and lash out, and their numbers were not fewer than the unreasonable mothers-in-law. The trouble today was initially started by Baojuan’s mother-in-law, but in the end, after all the commotion, it was Baojuan, her husband, and their family who apologized to the old lady to settle the matter. Obviously, she knew that ‘settling the matter’ was just temporary peace, but from now on, Baojuan would find it even more difficult in that household. However, no matter how much Chuxia sympathized with her aunt’s situation, she was completely powerless at the moment. She wanted to confront that old hag. If possible, she would love to give her a slap. But for her aunt’s sake, she couldn’t! It wasn’t that she lacked personality, but having been in this era for so long, she had clearly understood that here, personality was the least desirable trait. If it wouldn’t affect others, she wouldn’t mind flaunting her personality, but she couldn’t forgive herself for involving the people closest to her because of her antics. The good upbringing and education from her parents in her previous life ensured that she couldn’t do anything too outrageous, but she had her stubbornness. If, before, she had only wished to get by with good food and not starve, now, she was determined to make her parents and her aunt live happily through her own abilities! And also her grandparents, her eldest maternal aunt, Fat Auntie, Uncle Gangshun, and Luo Xiaoqiong, all of whom truly cared for her—once she was capable, she definitely planned to repay everyone. But now, she had entered a dead end. It was the Xue family, to be precise, Xue Guohong, who had pushed her into this dead end. She really wanted to confront Xue Guohong boldly, have him realize his conscience, and restore justice to her, but she was very clear that if she did that, she would be truly foolish, like bringing a lamb to a tiger’s mouth. Even if Xue Guohong hadn’t done anything to her, what if he slandered her on purpose? No matter the era, public opinion in these matters has always been more lenient towards men; even if Xue Guohong slandered her, she wouldn’t marry, but others still would. However, any respectable family who heard the rumors, even if she were offered for free, would absolutely have no interest in marrying her. Even though she was the victim, the outcome was still this unfairly discriminated. So when Zhao Yulan again suggested seeking out Jiang Yuesheng, Chuxia could not accept it emotionally, but logically, she had come to accept it. The silence from his daughter let the couple sigh with relief. “Then it’s settled. I’ll go borrow the car from Gangshun tomorrow morning,” Zhao Yulan decided. “Mom...” Chuxia hesitated, then sighed, “I’ll accompany Mom.” “This steering technique of Mom’s...” Zhao Yulan hesitated, fearing she might cause her daughter an accident. “We’ll borrow another bike from Dagang’s Grandpa, and Mom and I will both ride. Dad and Mom can trust my cycling skills; Xiaoqiong has practiced with me,” Chuxia said. With the conversation going this far, Zhao Yulan found it hard to oppose further, so she agreed on one condition: once home, Chuxia had to ride the bike around for her to see. If she passed the test, she would take her along. After finalizing their decision, though the mood of the family of three was still somewhat heavy, it was much better than when they had first left Lin Baojuan’s house. If Luan Qingshu hadn’t repeatedly assured them he would take good care of Lin Baojuan, how could the three of them dare leave with peace of mind? However, even with those assurances, the family of three still found it hard to feel at ease. They had already witnessed the authority of Old Lady Luan, and were skeptical that she would let Lin Baojuan live comfortably! So now, all they could do was use every possible means to improve their own strengths. That way, they might genuinely be able to help those who were kind to them. As they reached the entrance of the village, Xue Guohong, like a lingering spirit, appeared again, “Dad, mom, Chuxia, where have you been? I’ve been waiting almost a day for you.” “Damn!” Chuxia, who never cursed, couldn’t help it and burst out a curse, then she realized that cursing indeed made her feel a bit better. “What do you mean by ‘damn’?” Xue Guohong looked up at the sun, “The sun isn’t hot either, Chuxia, what do you mean by ‘damn’ you just said?” Lin Baohe and Zhao Yulan had already exhausted their patience, so no matter what Xue Guohong said, the couple merely showed indifferent expressions. It seemed like the person nagging them wasn’t even human. “Also, it won’t be long before I go to university, Chuxia. I’ve already spoken with my dad, and right after the exam, I’ll register your name first.” “Don’t worry, we’ll only be apart for a year, and then, we can stay together forever. My dad will find a way to get us assigned together after we graduate.” “...” “Chuxia, what exactly do I need to do to get you to pay attention to me?” She gave him a cold look, Chuxia kept silent. “Even the way you roll your eyes is beautiful...” Xue Guohong, walking the bicycle alongside Chuxia, said, “Look, Chuxia, I like every expression, every look of yours, so I’m telling you, marrying me would be the happiest. To love someone to the fullest is to see their flaws as strengths, just like I see you now.” “You’re talking nonsense!” Xue Guohong’s face froze, his gaze towards Chuxia carried a hint of impatience, “What exactly do you want? If it weren’t for you, why would I listen to such nonsense?” “No need!” Chuxia glared at him coldly, “Xue Guohong, you know what you’ve done. My cousin is the closest person to me, and you dare to beat her up like that. Is this your so-called liking for me? Yes, I have no evidence, I can’t do anything to you, but Xue Guohong, don’t let me catch any dirt on you, I will find a way to send you to prison.” “You...” Barely over twenty years old and spoiled at home, being provoked this way by Chuxia made Xue Guohong’s face turn red and his neck swell. “Wanting to beat me up too?” Chuxia looked at him, her eyes full of lethal intent, “If you have the guts, hit me now, Xue Guohong, do it now if you dare!” “You...” “What ‘you’?” Chuxia rolled her eyes again, “I’ve seen shameless people, but never someone as shameless as you. I’m telling you, even if all the men in the world were dead, I still wouldn’t marry you. This phrase might be cliché and overused, but it expresses my true feelings. Think about it, if someone who hates you as much as I do actually married you, do you think I wouldn’t take a pair of scissors and kill you in your sleep?” “Lin Chuxia! Don’t think that by saying this you’ll scare me off. Let me tell you, I won’t stop until I’ve made it impossible for you to marry anyone else in your lifetime!” “So that’s your purpose...” Chuxia nodded in understanding, “Then I’m relieved.” “Why?” Xue Guohong asked reflexively. “Compared to marrying you, staying unmarried for life is far more appealing.” Chuxia flashed a radiant smile like spring blossoms, “No worries, just keep coming every day.” “You...” Zhao Yulan and Lin Baohe, always guarding their daughter from both sides, had expressions that contrasted sharply with Chuxia’s; when Xue Guohong said he would bother them until no one dared marry Chuxia, both parents’ faces darkened. Their daughter might join the army or perhaps get into a university to strive for a better future, but whichever path she took, she would need to find a husband’s family. Even if the husband’s family wasn’t local, there would always be formal visits for arranging the marriage. If they heard of these troubles upon inquiring, the marriage proposal was likely doomed. They wanted their daughter to succeed, not to make a particularly successful career, but so she could marry into a family where she wouldn’t suffer. Now, seeing this only option being blocked, how could the couple feel any ease? In that moment, Zhao Yulan felt the impulse to ride a bicycle to the county town to find Jiang Yuesheng. The next morning, the mother and daughter rode their bicycles to Songshui County. Dalin Village was over fifty miles away from Songshui County; it took them more than two and a half hours to arrive, and after asking for directions, they reached the county government by 11:30 a.m. They then found a small restaurant, ordered a bowl of mutton soup, and ate it with the dry buns they had brought from home to fill their stomachs. At 1:30 p.m., they finally entered the county government. After several rounds of notifications and approvals, they stood in Jiang Yuesheng’s office a bit after two o’clock. ———– Dear ones, Nuan worked hard typing this out till midnight and posted it from an internet café. Oh, how diligent! Please support the official release by subscribing! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to support by casting your recommendation votes or monthly tickets at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)

Chapter 65 - 65 63 The Way Out

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