Chapter 479: Chapter 479 I Will Not Marry Zhang Lancao
Wu Qingsong was startled by Gu Yanjun’s voice and quickly turned his head to look over, urgently trying to explain, “Uncle Gu, no, that’s all in the past.
I’m not thinking that way anymore, the one I like now is Fuying.”
Zhang Lancao stood there with her head bowed, praying nonstop in her heart, hoping that Granny Zhang Lancao would make a big fuss, and preferably say sothing that would force Wu Qingsong to have no choice but to marry her.
Granny Zhang Lancao, after hearing Wu Qingsong’s words, was imdiately full of doubt as she looked at Gu Yanjun, “Who are you? Who is Gu Fuying?”
She said, glaring at Wu Qingsong with anger, “Didn’t you insist on marrying my daughter-in-law and no one else?
How co you’ve changed your mind so quickly, is it because one thousand yuan is too much?
If it’s too much, then five hundred yuan, as you said, will do.”
“Wow, this young man is really generous to spend five hundred yuan to marry a widow.”
“Indeed, it seems he really does like Lancao.”
Hearing Granny Zhang Lancao’s words, Zhang Lancao was also full of anticipation, and upon hearing everyone else’s comnts, her face was even more excited.
Wu Qingsong glanced at Zhang Lancao, then turned to address everyone directly, “I’m not going to marry Sister Lancao, that was being naive in the past, mistaking familial affection for love.
The one I’ve always liked is Gu Fuying, and she is the only one I wish to marry, not anyone else.” Having finished speaking, Wu Qingsong looked anxiously toward Gu Yanjun, “I’m telling the truth.”
Gu Yanjun scoffed, glancing sideways at Zhang Lancao.
He couldn’t help but laugh scornfully; he really hadn’t expected Wu Qingsong to fall for a widow.
And this woman, she seed to be no younger in age, definitely in her thirties at the very least.
Zhang Lancao was twenty-seven or twenty-eight this year, but because she often did labor and had to raise two children on her own, she looked older and gave the impression of being in her mid-thirties.
“Don’t tell about this, just explain it to Fuying.” After saying this, Gu Yanjun turned and rode away on his bicycle.
Wu Qingsong, following the direction Gu Yanjun had looked, saw Gu Fuying standing at the doorway. His heart skipped a beat, and he imdiately ran over, “Fuying, listen to .”
Gu Fuying smiled, but behind his back, she twisted his arm forcefully. She leaned in close to Wu Qingsong’s ear and said softly, “I’ll deal with you when we get back.”
Saying that, she walked elegantly toward Zhang Lancao and the others. Whether it was her deanor or appearance, Gu Fuying was not at all inferior. She stood there and smiled at Granny Zhang Lancao, “Auntie, I’m afraid there’s been a misunderstanding.
My partner only feels gratitude towards Sister Lancao. Back when your eldest son saved my partner, plus the fact that he’s been an orphan since he was young, growing up solely with his sister, he naturally craved familial affection even more.
Encountering Sister Lancao and her kind husband, who took such good care of him, he ca to regard them as his parents.
So, out of naivety, after your eldest son passed away, he thought he had to take care of Sister Lancao, and not knowing any better, thought he had to marry her to do so.
But thankfully, Sister Lancao is a righteous person, and she didn’t let my partner continue down the wrong path, which allowed him to truly grow up.
So Auntie, we shouldn’t speak of such misleading things anymore.”
Zhang Lancao looked at Wu Qingsong in disbelief, her face drained of all color, nearly ashen, “Wu Qingsong, is it really like that?”
Wu Qingsong nodded, saying earnestly, “In my heart, you have always been like a mother to , caring for and looking after .
I am very grateful for all the kindness you’ve shown over the years, so when you ask for my help, I will never hesitate.
But as for other kinds of feelings, there are none at all.”
Hearing this, Zhang Lancao felt her heart shatter. She clutched her clothes tightly, her face twisted in anguish as she desperately held back her tears.
She knew this was the last ti Wu Qingsong would help her.
She turned directly to her mother-in-law and said, “Mom, I want to separate from the family and go live on my own with my son.”
Granny Zhang Lancao repeated the sa sentence, “Alright then, you can move out and live elsewhere.”
Zhang Lancao nodded, “Fine, I’ll move out.”
Granny Zhang Lancao had not expected her to actually agree to move out and her face went through several changes, “You still owe two hundred yuan, and from now on, you’ll give ten yuan every month for my eldercare.”
Zhang Lancao looked towards Wu Qingsong.
Wu Qingsong was about to agree when Mr. Xu stepped forward, glaring sternly at Granny Zhang Lancao, “Sister Zhang, your eldest son is watching from the heavens.
Is this how you act as a grandmother, as a mother-in-law? Aren’t you afraid your eldest will be so angry that he’d rise from the ground to settle the score with you?”
“My son is gone, you should be supportive, not shalessly demand eldercare money. Do you have no pride left?”
“Exactly, with such a cruel heart, you will face retribution sooner or later.” The villagers of Xujia Village all spoke up for Zhang Lancao.
Granny Zhang Lancao’s face looked extrely unpleasant.
Mr. Xu took charge directly, “Zhang Lancao, give your mother-in-law one hundred yuan as a token of respect. After that, your household is divided. If your mother-in-law keeps scheming to get money from you, co to .
I really want to see how far this old woman’s heart can stray.”
Zhang Lancao nodded her head in gratitude.
Mr. Xu imdiately asked the restaurant staff for a pen and paper, and wrote the division agreent on the spot.
In the end, each family got a copy.
Granny Zhang Lancao’s heart could not accept this, but she was also afraid of the public scorn, everyone taking turns to disparage her.
Even more, she feared her eldest son, truly angry, might co to find her.
In the end, the division agreent was signed.
Wu Qingsong looked to Gu Fuying and discussed, “Sister Lan Cao and her husband helped a lot in the past.
It was because of her husband that I was able to et Huo Chen and change my fate for a lifeti. So, I want to help Sister Lan Cao by giving her so money.
This will be the last ti I help.”
Gu Fuying was not unreasonable.
Since there were favors to be repaid, naturally, they must be returned, she nodded her head, “Go ahead.”
Wu Qingsong smiled gratefully at her, and after everyone had dispersed, he clandestinely found Zhang Lancao and handed her one thousand yuan directly, “This is the last ti I help you.
I hope you can live a good life in the future, and I also do not wish my partner to be disturbed.”
Zhang Lancao looked up, feeling sowhat guilty, and asked, “Qingsong, do you not trust ?
Do you think I would do such a thing? Or do you think I broke up with you back then because I was afraid you would drag down?”
Wu Qingsong stared at Zhang Lancao for a long ti, “What exactly happened back then, you know best.”
He was not a fool; there were things he just chose not to fuss over, not that he did not understand.
He knew Xu Ying’s character well, and after seeing Zhang Lancao’s recent approach, he beca even more aware of her intentions, especially since she had drawn everyone’s attention, he understood what she was plotting.
Previously, he was unwilling to believe that the person who was as sacred as a mother in his heart could have a disgusting side.
Now, he had no choice but to face the reality.
Zhang Lancao’s body swayed as if she would fall; she looked at Wu Qingsong, who quickly reached out his hand and grabbed her.
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