Chapter 23: You Are My Own Brother
Ignoring Chen Xiuqiao's shy and stunned expression, Xu Tianyu said hatefully, "Sister, I already know about you, Tian Chao wants to divorce you, that's his loss." Sister, you are gentle, kind and virtuous, it's really not worth it to find a short term for that scumbag. Because that scum doesn't deserve it, and it's not your fault, why should you suffer it?"
That being said, but people in that era could not accept divorce, and divorced women would attract endless eyes from people no matter whether they were right or wrong. Especially a traditional person like Chen Xiuqiao, she definitely can't accept others talking nonsense behind her back and poking her backbone, so she thought of hanging herself and died. Now that her secret has been exposed by Xu Tianyu, her face is flushed with shame.
"You...... Why are you taking other people's stuff casually? Hurry up and give it to me. Chen Xiuqiao stepped forward excitedly and stretched out her arms to snatch the divorce agreement. Xu Tianyu didn't give an inch, he raised his arms high, and Chen Xiuqiao couldn't reach them even if he jumped around.
Not only that, but his mouth kept chattering, "Sister, don't lie to yourself, Tian Chao doesn't love you anymore, he has someone else outside." It's not your fault at all, you don't have to blame yourself so much. If you don't like what people gossip about you, I can take you away and find a place where no one knows us for the rest of your life. ”
Seeing that the divorce agreement was not reached, Chen Xiuqiao sat down on the stool in a dejected manner, looking at Xu Tianyu with a serious face with a serious face, and suddenly felt that this little monkey who always relied on her had also grown up, and her originally thin shoulders seemed so broad at the moment.
She sighed, "Tianyu, in fact, why doesn't my sister know your thoughts? Sister is not a fool, she has long known your friendship for her sister." But you're my brother, and we're really not suitable. I'm five years older than you, I'm not a yellow flower girl anymore, and I have no culture, you are going to college in the future, and my sister is really not worthy of you. ”
As soon as he heard this, Xu Tianyu was completely anxious, "Sister, what are you talking about, I am not worthy of you." You are gentle and virtuous, and in my mind you are the best woman in the world. ”
"Okay, Xiaoyu, you don't have to comfort me, I'm already a woman that no one wants. When you go to college in the future, you will meet a woman who is a hundred times better than your sister, and then you will dislike your sister. I don't know if it's an illusion, Xu Tianyu actually heard a little sour feeling in this sentence.
Seeing that she never accepted her confession, Xu Tianyu didn't dare to push it too hard, so he could only retreat and stabilize her emotions first.
"That sister, we'll talk about this later, you must promise me not to think about it anymore, it's really not worth it for that scumbag. ”
Facing this younger brother's concerned eyes, Chen Xiuqiao's heart warmed, and she could feel that Xu Tianyu really cared about herself. Over the years, she has been guarding this home in the countryside alone, busy and busy, and when she is tired, doesn't she just want such a concerned look?
"Well, sister promises you, even if it's for you, I won't be unable to think about it. Feeling that this sentence was easy to make people think crookedly, Chen Xiuqiao blushed and quickly explained, "In the future, you will be my own brother, I will provide for you to go to college, and my sister must let you get ahead." ”
Xu Tianyu said that he would definitely get ahead in the future, but it was not because he went to college. However, it is always good to let Chen Xiuqiao ignite a little hope, so he did not refute it, but thanked him.
"Then thank you, sister, I will definitely work hard, and I will seek justice for you in this matter, I can't be cheap Tian Chao, this bastard. Xu Tianyu said hatefully.
Chen Xiuqiao's red and swollen eyes were full of worry, "Xiaoyu, don't be impulsive, what kind of person Tian Chao is, I know best, you can't fight him." Sister doesn't want you to encounter any danger for me, then sister will feel guilty for the rest of her life. ”
"Knowing sister, I'm measured, so you don't care about this matter. What you have to do now is to forget about that scum as soon as possible and start living again, you are still young and have the right to choose your own life. And sister, do you know, divorce after twenty years is a common thing in society, so you don't have to care about it at all. ”
Unconsciously, when he spoke, he brought out some of the views of later generations, but he did not realize how advanced these ideas were in that era. Chen Xiuqiao's eyes widened after hearing this, and her eyes were full of disbelief.
"Why Xiaoyu, do you still know what will happen after 20 years? I don't know what will happen after 20 years, I only know that the divorced woman in the village is going to be poked off her backbone, so sister, please ask you for something, you keep this secret for your sister, okay? You know what sister hates the most is being gossiped behind her back. ”
Xu Tianyu nodded helplessly, he didn't force Chen Xiuqiao to accept the concept of the future generations now, after all, the society has not developed to that extent. If it weren't for his rebirth, he wouldn't have had that idea at that time. And the leadership of concept and consciousness is the advantage of his rebirth, and it is the greatest reliance for him to rise again and make up for the regrets of his previous life.
"Sister, don't worry, I won't say anything if I am killed, it's not early, why don't I stay here with my sister for one night?" Xu Tianyu said with a hippie smile, seeing that Chen Xiuqiao's mood was stable, he returned to his stubborn character. And he looked at Sister Xiuqiao's shy appearance, the more he looked at it, the better it looked, and he couldn't get enough of it.
Sure enough, Chen Xiuqiao's face blushed to the root of his ears when he heard his pun words, and the scene on his face was like a red flower blooming on the white snow, and Xu Tianyu swallowed violently. She pretended to be angry and pushed Xu Tianyu out of the door, "You little monkey, are you itching? Dare to tease your sister? Go back quickly, my sister is fine." Remember, don't tell anyone about it. ”
Xu Tianyu reluctantly agreed and was pushed out of the courtyard gate. The old door closed again, and Xu Tianyu exhaled deeply with relief. It's finally done, at least the tragedy of the previous life has not been repeated, as long as Chen Xiuqiao is still alive, everything is possible, as long as it is his sincerity, he will definitely be able to impress Sister Xiuqiao. With this in mind, he fell asleep on the wooden beds in his two dilapidated rooms.
Early the next morning, Xu Tianyu knocked on the door of Chen Xiuqiao's house again, Chen Xiuqiao was still wearing yesterday's floral gown, Xu Tianyu unconsciously remembered the scene of saving people yesterday, the soft touch, his heartbeat accelerated. Chen Xiuqiao looked wilted and had no energy, maybe she was scared yesterday, she felt weak all over her body, so she wanted to nest in bed and didn't want to move.
"Xiaoyu, is there something wrong? Now is the time for you to grow your body, don't get up so early in the future, you must ensure enough sleep. ”
Since yesterday's incident, Chen Xiuqiao has changed his name for Xu Tianyu, affectionately calling him Xiaoyu, and really treating him as a close person, of course Xu Tianyu can't ask for it.
"Sister, I happen to be free at this time, I want to go to the town to buy some thick clothes for autumn, if my sister likes it, I will buy it for you by the way. ”
The last sentence was his real purpose, he wanted to take Chen Xiuqiao out to buy clothes to relax, and get out of the haze of the divorce incident as soon as possible.
Chen Xiuqiao's eyes lit up, no matter what era, the attraction of shopping to women was huge, but then she wilted again.
"Forget it, sister won't go, or you can go by yourself,"
"What's the matter, sister? Are you not feeling well? If you don't go, then I won't go either, and it's not interesting to go alone. In fact, summer clothes can be worn for a few days, and it is really a waste to buy them now. ”
Xu Tianyu was disappointed in his concern, and his originally flying eyebrows drooped down as if they had been poured a basin of cold water. His lips were deflated, and he looked like he wanted to cry.
In fact, he pretended to impress Chen Xiuqiao, so that she could follow him to the town. Sure enough, Chen Xiuqiao's distressed voice soon came from his ears.
"Xiaoyu, I think you should buy it, it's already a little cold in the morning and evening, but don't catch a cold. ”
"But I just want my sister to go with me. Xu Tianyu even resorted to coquettish tactics.
"You little monkey, why are you so clingy, it's not that my sister doesn't want to go, but look at my sister's appearance, how to go out. ”
Chen Xiuqiao was also anxious, and raised her chin slightly, revealing the strangulation marks caused by yesterday's suicide, and her face was flushed. Xu Tianyu suddenly realized, it turned out that because of this, women always care about their appearance.
Xu Tianyu suddenly smiled weirdly, did not speak, but went straight to the courtyard door, and came to Chen Xiuqiao's bedroom to rummage through. Chen Xiuqiao followed behind with a puzzled face, but she was not afraid that he would find anything valuable, at that time, the family was poor and white, even if it was a wealthy family like her, there was not much money in the family.
"Xiaoyu, what are you looking for?" Chen Xiuqiao finally couldn't bear the doubts in her heart and asked.
"You'll find out later. Xu Tianyu, who buried his head in the closet, replied in a buzzing voice.
What he was looking for was a silk scarf, which was a rarity in those days, but he thought that Chen Xiuqiao was not an ordinary person after all, so he should have it.
In the corner of the closet, she found a pink silk scarf, which she bought in the town during the Chinese New Year last year, and was originally bought to wear it for Tian Chao to see, but Tian Chao didn't go home at all during the Chinese New Year last year. She is not the kind of person who likes to dress up very much, and she almost forgot about the silk scarf in the corner.
"Come, sister, I'll dress you up, and the strangulation marks will be invisible. Trust me, it's going to make your eyes shine. ”
Xu Tianyu smiled mysteriously, pulled over Chen Xiuqiao, who was full of curiosity, and wrapped the silk scarf around her neck.