Zhao Xiuxia looked at her daughter with a worried face: "But we don’t have any money left now, staying here isn’t an option, are we going to beg for money along the way?"
Sun Lijuan angrily looked at her mother: "So now you’re also finding me a burden, aren’t you?"
"That’s not what I mean..."
"That’s exactly what you mean. I don’t believe it, I’m a proper vocational school graduate, and I’m not worse off than someone who hasn’t even finished elementary school. I will definitely live better than her, just you wait and see!"
Zhao Xiuxia thought to herself, Sun Chan just got accepted, you’re not much different now, but she didn’t dare to say anything to her daughter, watching Sun Lijuan hesitate to speak. In just over a year, she and Sun Chan were worlds apart. Her heart felt like it was on fire, and if she didn’t let it out, she couldn’t stand it, so she stormed off. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs novel•fire.net
"Where are you going?"
"Don’t worry about me! I’ll be back soon!" Zhao Xiuxia hurriedly put on her shoes to chase after her daughter.
But after being beaten by Yang Xiong just now and scratched by a cat, she was in such pain that she moved slowly. By the time she got outside, all she saw were people everywhere, and her daughter was nowhere in sight. She wanted to go out and search, but she couldn’t read or knew the way, so she didn’t dare wander around and decided to go back in.
She sat on the bed, always pounding her leg and crying, feeling anxious. How did Sun Lijuan turn out this way now?
Wasn’t she doing well at the poverty alleviation office? Thinking of Sun Chan’s indifference made Zhao Xiuxia regretful and angry, unable to help thinking if she had treated Sun Chan better initially, would it not have ended up ?
"Even if I’ve been bad to you, you shouldn’t be so cruel! Aren’t you afraid of people talking behind your back, saying you’re ungrateful?"
But Sun Chan really didn’t care about these things. She’d lived a lifetime, suffered a lot in her past life, and had already repaid all those debts. She wouldn’t repeat the same mistakes this time around. For someone like Sun Lijuan, even if she gave her heart, she wouldn’t hear a kind word. She’d think it’s just deserved to sacrifice.
Sun Chan and Yang Zhen brought their partners to have a meal with their grandfather. Yang Xiong was very pleased with Gu Junming and Liao Dongyuan; both were soldiers with great prospects, how could he not like them? He immediately decided for Yang Zhen to marry soon.
"Sun Chan just turned nineteen this year, still has a year until she can get a certificate, but you two are not lacking anything, don’t wait any longer?"
Liao Dongyuan smiled and said: "Alright, I’ll file a report when I go back. My parents are urging quite a bit, I think getting married at National Day’s best. No need to ask for leave. How about that?"
Yang Zhen blushingly nodded, considered as agreeing.
Liao Dongyuan was delighted. Initially, he worried about having gone on a blind date with Yang Yun before, fearing the Yang family would feel uncomfortable and disagree, but upon seeing the elder’s attitude, he felt at ease. No one was more eager to marry than he was.
Sun Chan quickly offered congratulations: "Congratulations! Make sure to hold a grand wedding then."
A shy Yang Zhen merely lowered her head to eat.
She felt sweet inside. Her lifelong matter had troubled her parents for a long time, taunted by Yang Yun, and she once felt upset because Han Dong didn’t like her. With her age ticking up, she actually became anxious.
Now it was finally settled. And the conditions were pretty good, and she was very happy.
The vibe among the few people was excellent, but Zhao Jieyun felt complicated. Yang Zhen’s marriage was a good thing, but what about Yang Yun, who caused trouble like today, even completely ignored by her father-in-law? Wouldn’t her marriage become even harder in the future?
Yang Xiong glanced at the daughter-in-law: "You don’t have to worry about Yang Yun. Now she’s , any kind of persuasion won’t work, at least not until she severely suffers and understands. No matter what, I will leave her some money for food. Even being a bum her entire life is no problem, we can afford to support her, but her mindset must change."
Sun Chan held her mother’s hand: "Mom, don’t worry. She won’t stay naive forever."
"Not just her, but that muddle-headed father too! With him by her side, there’s no way for Yang Yun to mature!" Yang Xiong thought for a moment: "I think it’s best to transfer him. Although I’ve retired, I still have this ability! Let this fellow go out for some training, clear his mind, instead of troubling the younger daughter all day!"
Zhao Jieyun was about to speak but clammed up upon seeing the elder’s warning gaze. She knew anything the elder decides on, no matter what great arguments come, he wouldn’t change, and transferring would be some developmental chance, otherwise, at his age, Yang Dongfeng could only retire , which is quite a tragic life living as Yang Xiong’s offspring, right?
Sun Chan was nonchalant about her sister and father’s affairs, caring not.
Gu Junming echoed her feelings, if there’s no liking, why meddle? They aren’t children needing direction along the path.
Yang Zhen said with a smile: "Let’s talk about something nice! Leave out these bad things. Sun Chan is going to start school; her school is pretty big with newly built academic buildings and proper weaving machines too."
"Is it? I’ll find time to have a look." Yang Xiong nodded with a smile: "Study hard, contribute to the country."
"Got it." Sun Chan nodded with a smile.
Then the conversation shifted towards Gu Junming’s work, men discussing military affairs, while women planned Yang Zhen’s wedding dress. Back then, wedding dresses weren’t in vogue. Yang Zhen liked traditional weddings, so Sun Chan intended to make her a red skirt. The two murmured about its making, eventually drawing the men into the discussion.
Liao Dongyuan smiled: "I’m wearing my uniform, can’t be too showy."
"What’s showy? It’ll be simple and nice!" Sun Chan laughed. "You don’t trust my skills? How about lace openwork at the back and sheer below without much florals? Simple and elegant. Thankfully, an October wedding isn’t too cold."
"No, um, no need to reveal too much." Hearing about the open back, Liao Dongyuan became nervous.
Zhao Jieyun laughed: "Huh? Didn’t realize you’re quite petty? Don’t worry, nothing will show."
Yang Xiong said: "Yes, don’t be so old-fashioned! As long as the butt isn’t showing."
Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere was lively.
Gu Junming sipped his drink, looking at Sun Chan, pondering about how she might look on her wedding day? She’s pretty with a nice figure, but wearing a dress wouldn’t suit her, Lenin’s uniform would be better?
Sun Chan felt uneasy under his gaze, casting a glaring look his way, wondering what he was thinking!
Gu Junming quietly coughed a few times.
Zhao Jieyun saw too, amused, she simply pretended not to notice.