When Jiang Xin woke up, she imdiately saw Jiang Yue and Jiang Xiaoxiao in front of her.
Fan Xiuying was not there.
Rembering her own arrogance and the words she just said, her face involuntarily flushed with embarrassnt.
She was the timid type, and the courage she mustered to speak was because Fan Xiuying’s slap had pushed her over the edge.
Afterward, all her courage dissipated, and she felt unbearably weak.
Guilt, sorrow, and worry made Jiang Xin start crying.
That’s why Jiang Xiaoxiao said Jiang Xin couldn’t really be considered a bad person.
But that’s just her personality, what can you do with her?
Can you really hold a grudge against your own sister?
Jiang Yue comforted Jiang Xin, "Don’t cry, what use is it? Today, for once, you managed to say what’s been on your mind, and I admire your courage for it. If you can face life with the sa courage and spirit from now on, maybe things will also get better for you.
Every ti it’s like this, moving to another place when struck. Alright, let’s eat first. I’ve already arranged for the kids to be fed and asleep. Fill your stomach too; your face looks awful enough as is. If you don’t take better care of yourself, look at what you’ve beco.
I don’t know how you live at ho, both you and the kids have beco so skinny. You two earn quite a decent wage, so how did it end up like this?"
Jiang Yue looked at the emaciated Jiang Xin, with her protruding cheekbones and bony wrists, it was truly distressing to see.
Jiang Yue went to fetch the al.
A large bowl of white rice, topped with braised chicken pieces and cabbage tofu.
One glance and Jiang Xin’s tears started falling.
Jiang Xiaoxiao handed her a towel, "Don’t cry, this al is for you to eat, not to weep over."
Jiang Xin wiped her tears and apologized to Jiang Xiaoxiao, embarrassed.
"Xiaoxiao, I’m sorry, what I said earlier, I was being crazy."
Carefully watching Jiang Xiaoxiao and Jiang Yue’s expressions, afraid they were really angry with her.
Jiang Yue shook her head helplessly, "Just eat first. Look at you. I’m your big sister, she’s your little sister. Even if we really argued or fought, does that an you have to be this cautious?"
Jiang Xin quietly finished her al.
The three sisters sat together.
Now, Jiang Xin suddenly had nothing to say, and the atmosphere beca oppressive, silent.
"Second sister, if you have grievances, it’s better to speak them out. I never realized this is how you felt. It’s actually my fault; when I did this thing back then, I didn’t explain it to you clearly, thinking I was doing it for your good.
Actually, it was just my assumption. I didn’t realize that my actions would create discord in your family. I have to apologize to you for this, I can’t just assu I’m doing good for you and act as I wish. To be honest, at that ti, I had prepared 3000 each for all of you."
Jiang Xin was stunned; this sincere apology from Jiang Xiaoxiao was sothing she never expected.
She always thought this was her fault, that she was greedy, that she wanted that money, that her dissatisfaction with life led her to bla her sister for everything.
In reality, how was it related to Jiang Xiaoxiao? Just like their mother said, Jiang Xiaoxiao’s money, she could give however much to whover she wished.
It was her own heart that had grown selfish, influenced by Qin Dazhuang, constantly arguing with her, constantly instilling these notions, making her feel her sister was being unfair to her.
To be serious, Jiang Xiaoxiao didn’t owe her anything. Jiang Xiaoxiao was her sister, not her parents.
Even if their parents raised her this much and she has her own family now, does that an they still owe her anything?
Now, with Jiang Xiaoxiao apologizing to her, Jiang Xin was at a loss.
"Xiaoxiao, don’t say it like that. The more you say, the worse I feel. This has nothing to do with you. It’s my fault, for becoming greedier, for being unhappy with my life at ho. So... sigh, it’s all my fault, my own lack of ability. I..."
Jiang Xiaoxiao burst into laughter, held Jiang Xin’s hand tightly, "Second sister, let’s not keep doing this, you admitting fault, and admitting fault too. This matter is settled as far as I’m concerned, like it never happened. You can’t hold a grudge or argue with over this.
If you do, you wouldn’t be acting like my second sister. You’re the elder sister, as mom often says; the elder sister should make allowances for the younger sister. I might be a bit willful sotis, easily losing my temper, speaking harsh words, but since I’m your little sister, you should forgive ."
Jiang Xin nodded vigorously.
After all, this is her sister, her family, see, there’s not a single barrier between them.
Even though they fought, this fight, once over, drew their hearts closer together.
"Alright, alright, now that you two have resolved things, we should talk properly. Jiang Xin, what exactly happened this ti? Why did Qin Dazhuang hit you? And the bruises on your body don’t look like the first ti. Have you been living like this, getting beaten up every day?"
Jiang Yue was furious as soon as this topic ca up.
Whether or not a man is capable is secondary, but if he resorts to physical violence, that’s an unforgivable mistake.
Jiang Xin touched her face, her expression bitter.
"To be honest with you, Qin Dazhuang hitting is not a new thing. Over the past year and more, he hasn’t just hit but also the two kids. Every ti, I protect the kids, which is why I end up looking like this.
He’s now just like his mother, always saying the two girls are a waste of money. He also says I’m useless, can’t give him a son, that even my own family gives money but looks down on , treats differently, calls a jinx.
Because of this, I started harboring resentnt. But thinking about it, even if I brought the money back, what difference would it make?
Honestly, our household now relies entirely on my salary. After I had the baby and listened to Xiaoxiao’s words, I stopped handing my salary to my mother-in-law. Since then, my mother-in-law hasn’t shown a kind face, always speaking in veiled insults.
I can tolerate that, since I have control over my salary, I can ensure my kids get what they need. Qin Dazhuang used to secretly give the bonuses and overti pay, but since last New Year, for so reason, he’s not only stopped contributing financially but keeps asking for money.
He took all the little savings we had and later took the 500 yuan Xiaoxiao gave too. When I asked what it was for, he told not to ask about a man’s business.
If I kept asking, it would lead to a beating. He cares less and less about coming ho, often coming back and passing out without a word to or the kids. Frankly, I don’t want him to co ho, because when he does, the kids and I suffer."
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