Chapter 538: Chapter 538: Bristling with Anger
Gu Beihuai obviously also heard the remark and looked particularly displeased.
He must have strongly disagreed with what that male classmate had said as he rubbed his face, convinced that his expression was perfectly fine and it was the other’s eyesight that was flawed!
Tang Chuxia couldn’t help but be amused by Gu Beihuai’s gesture but didn’t call him out on it.
Once they got ho, it was ti for dinner.
After eating, Madam Tang knew that Tang Chuxia was going to leave with Tang Jianzheng and couldn’t help but worry.
Every ti Xiaxia went out, she would fall ill, and as a mother, how could she not be concerned!
But she also knew that Tang Chuxia had important things to attend to outside, so she could only admonish Tang Jianzheng, “You must protect your sister. If anything happens to her, I will hold you accountable!”
Tang Jianzheng promised he would definitely take good care of Tang Chuxia, which finally stopped Madam Tang’s persistent concerns.
In the evening, the siblings gathered together, but this ti there were quite a few more people since many were married.
Tang Chuxia listened as her eldest brother and second brother instructed Third Brother to ensure she didn’t take any risks. With her fragile body, no matter how surprising her strength was, exerting too much force could lead to problems.
Tang Chuxia wanted to argue on her own behalf but upon reflection, she realized that indeed, she often paid a not insignificant price for her actions.
It was truly exasperating.
“Actually, I think this is what you’d call balance!” Tang Chuxia reasoned no one could be perfect. The greater one’s abilities, the greater the side effects would be; otherwise, everyone would be capable, and then wouldn’t they all be invincible?
Tang Jianguo slapped Tang Chuxia’s forehead, “Cut it out with that nonsense. It seems like you’re the one suffering every ti!”
Tang Chuxia covered her forehead and imdiately turned to complain to her elder sister-in-law, “Elder sister-in-law, look at elder brother always picking on !”
The elder sister-in-law laughed. She looked much different from when she was postpartum, less anxious and irritable, and now a lot more calm and composed.
“Well, I can’t help you there. You know your elder brother’s temperant; hardly anyone can handle him, let alone your track record of getting injured whenever you go out!”
The elder sister-in-law’s words earned support from the entire family, even Gu Beihuai agreed, “Exactly, getting injured every ti you go out, people who don’t know might think you have so kind of disaster-prone constitution.”
What was supposed to be a joke resulted in a loud scolding from the brothers.
Though they weren’t superstitious, they couldn’t stand that Tang Chuxia would say anything that ca to mind; if soone with ill intent overheard, who knows how it would be twisted and spread.
Tang Chuxia shrunk her neck, knowing she had misspoken and could only force a dry laugh, daring not to continue.
However, it was Beihuai who patted her head.
“I don’t think you’re disaster-prone, you’re a lucky star!”
Tang Chuxia liked this comnt and patted Gu Beihuai’s shoulder, “You really know what to say!”
Gu Beihuai was resigned.
Having such a fiancee, he always felt he needed to be ntally prepared at all tis.
It was hot, and Madam Tang cut a waterlon for them to enjoy because they were in the yard, and the people around liked to keep their doors open unless they were sleeping.
When the moon ca out, many people would bring out their woven fans and bamboo mats and sit at the doorstep, laying out the mats. The kids would gather to play while the adults sat and chatted together.
And there was Tang Chuxia, spotting Dangdang approaching with four kids in tow.
Although Dangdang had previously gone to help Tang Chuxia manage the newly established welfare ho, they had returned because Third Brother was getting married, and the kids really liked Dangdang, always sticking by her.
Dangdang ca over with a string of kids and imdiately started to pour out her troubles to the elder sister-in-law.
The children, noticing Dangdang was talking to soone, didn’t cling to her but went to play on the side instead.
Tang Chuxia sat next to the elder sister-in-law, teasing her eldest nephew who was sprawled on the bamboo mat, listening to Dangdang’s complaints.
“What on earth are you thinking? You’re not considering divorce, are you?”
The elder sister-in-law, after listening for a while, asked such a question, and Dangdang imdiately cowered.
The word “divorce” represented a kind of courage for people nowadays, signifying a battle against social norms, facing all kinds of rumors and gossip, as well as dealing with life on their own.
Any of those things could drive soone to despair.
Tang Chuxia could tell Dangdang had no intention of divorcing, although she was very concerned about her current life.
If it were herself, she might also hesitate; after all, she had feelings for Wu Haipeng, but given the complex family conditions, there were benefits to divorce, as well as reasons not to.
Dangdang’s silence told the elder sister-in-law her true thoughts.
“In fact, you don’t have to divorce right now, but you’ll need to be ruthless. The children can be taken care of, but certainly not only by you. After all, you’re just their aunt, not their birth mother. Moreover, it’s your mother-in-law who has caused these issues, so naturally, she and your father-in-law should take responsibility!”
These words brought tears to Dangdang’s eyes.
She was trembling.
“But they don’t care and just want to bully !”
After saying this, Dangdang threw herself into the elder sister-in-law’s arms, who also felt helpless.
Seeing Dangdang, who was quite shrewd, why was she so passive in love?
Tang Chuxia couldn’t listen anymore: “Are you silly? Being bullied and just taking it quietly? If Wu Haipeng doesn’t stand up for you, then get a divorce. Do you really think we’re all just decorations? Let their family clean up their own ss. The children are innocent, but they are not a reason for you to be coerced into anything!”
Perhaps Tang Chuxia’s reaction was too intense, as even Wu Haipeng heard it.
Wu Haipeng’s face went pale, and he hurried over: “Xiaxia, have I offended you in so way? What’s this about encouraging Dangdang to divorce ?”
Tang Chuxia snorted coldly, “What’s this about? Do you really not understand? A wife isn’t brought into the family to take your place in serving parents. As much as you want to be the favored eldest son of your mother, Dangdang also grew up cherished by her parents. She married you and now she’s just suffering – why should she? Don’t use those ideas to constrain her!”
She knew many people clung to the belief of persuading to reconcile rather than to separate, expecting Dangdang to comply.
But why should she?
The indignation rising within her, Tang Chuxia felt she couldn’t hold back anymore.
“I wasn’t thinking of making her serve in my stead, the family situation is just as you see it, I’m helpless!”
After Wu Haipeng finished, Tang Chuxia spat out in disgust: “Bah, Brother Haipeng, are you truly helpless? Or are you just avoiding the trouble because, after all, you are the only child? If you ran away too, all the problems would fall on your mother. Even if she is harsh on others, she adores you a hundred percent!”
Under these circumstances, he was trying to smooth things over—
Even worse than Mrs. Wu.
Wu Haipeng wanted to defend himself but realized that was indeed his line of thought.
“Brother Haipeng, we’ve known each other since we were kids. Let give you so advice: Marriage is a responsibility, and it also needs maintenance. Dangdang doesn’t owe you anything. Marrying you is not a reason for you to mistreat her. If you can’t handle your family affairs, let go and allow Dangdang to live her own life!”
Good n are scarce in this world, but there are plenty of n.
“Maybe we should get a divorce!” Dangdang suddenly spoke up.
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