Chapter 137: Waiting for Happiness
Old Mrs. Qi was in a hurry, and her steps towards the threshold were a little unsteady, and her body couldn't help leaning forward. Juanzi's eyes were quick, and she hurriedly supported her: "Grandma, slow down." β
"How's your mom?" Old Lady Qi couldn't wait to ask.
"She's still lying down, and she hasn't eaten a bite in over two days."
Mrs. Qi, her son, and daughter-in-law listened to Juanzi's words and had already stepped into the living room. At this time, Zhang Pengfei came up embarrassedly, which surprised Mrs. Qi and the others.
"Mom..." Zhang Pengfei reluctantly called Mrs. Qi.
Old Madam Qi was surprised: "Why are you here?" β
Zhang Pengfei said with a sad face: "Juanzi called to inform me of coming." Xiao Min committed suicide by cutting her wrists in the early hours of yesterday morning, and I have already sent her to the hospital once. β
Old Lady Qi, Qi Shunjun and the others were shocked, but at the same time, they focused their questioning eyes on Juanzi.
Juanzi had no choice but to lie: "After my mother drove Uncle Chen away, she committed suicide by cutting her wrists in the middle of the night. I found out the next morning, and in my panic, I called my dad. It was he who took his mother to the hospital in time..."
"Why didn't you call us then?" Qi Shunjun glared at his niece angrily.
Zhang Pengfei hurriedly interjected and explained: "Juanzi didn't know if Xiaomin could be rescued at that time, and she was worried that her grandmother wouldn't be able to accept it, so she didn't dare to inform you." β
Since Zhang Pengfei and Qi Shunmin have been divorced for a year, the Qi family felt a little awkward when facing him, so they didn't communicate with him more, and flocked to Qi Shunmin's bedroom together.
At this time, Qi Shunmin not only had a mental breakdown after not eating or drinking for more than two days. Even the body has collapsed. She barely opened her eyes and looked at her mother's family coming around, and she was already crying without tears.
"Child, why are you being tossed like this..." Old Lady Qi stroked the forehead of her second daughter. I can't help but cry.
Qi Shunmin couldn't be silent when she saw her mother, and tears the size of beans rolled out of her big eyes, but she had to keep her teeth tight and keep silent. She didn't have the face to tell her mother's family what she saw.
Liu Yongmei comforted her for a while, and then turned her gaze to Juanzi: "Juanzi, you come out with me." β
When Juanzi saw her aunt's expression ordering her strictly, she couldn't help but panic. I couldn't help but cast a helping look at my dad next to me.
Zhang Pengfei was very calm, and said loudly to his daughter: "Your aunt wants to know what happened, so you can go out and tell her." β
Juanzi nodded. silently followed Liu Yongmei out of the bedroom.
Old Mrs. Qi and her son Qi Shunjun couldn't get anything from Qi Shunmin's mouth, so they also followed Juanzi out at this time. Zhang Pengfei remained untouched and stayed in the bedroom. But when he saw his ex-wife leave the man, he couldn't help but feel like a knife.
"Juanzi. What the hell is going on with you and your stepfather? Liu Yongmei asked in a low voice in the living room.
Juanzi saw that her grandmother and uncle also came out. Although I was a little panicked, I was still able to control it, so I replied calmly: "The day before the weekend, I came home from school, but my mother was not at home, and Uncle Chen called me to dinner alone. I knew that my mother's usual attitude towards Uncle Chen was difficult for my mother to accept, so I had the idea of improving my relationship with him and had dinner with him. But. When he was eating, he drank a lot of liquor. They kept urging me to drink. I'm a girl, how can I drink? When he saw that I did not drink, he drank to himself until he was very drunk. As soon as I saw him drinking like this, I wanted to help him back to the bedroom to rest. But he suddenly hugged me and forced me into my bedroom to rape me... I was powerless to resist, but in a hurry, I picked up the big leather hammer on the bed and smashed him in the head. He may have been drunk, and he passed out. I survived. β
Liu Yongmei listened to her introduction and said in disbelief: "If he wants to get drunk alone, I'm afraid he can't do it in a while, haven't you left all this time?" β
Juanzi shook her head: "Although I finished eating first, he asked me some homely things while drinking." I had to answer him patiently and persuade him to drink less. β
Mrs. Qi was a little skeptical about her granddaughter's words, but when she saw her second daughter's ashamed and unspeakable appearance, she had to believe it.
Liu Yongmei pondered for a moment, and then questioned: "According to what I know about your stepfather, he is a man full of integrity and is very cautious, how could he drink too much in front of you?" Besides, even if he was drunk, he couldn't do such a thing, could he? β
Juanzi was shocked, knowing that her stepfather had won the hearts of the people, so she hesitated for a moment, and then replied: "I also know that he is a good person." But good people also have times when they are unhappy and drunk. His intention may have been to have a few drinks with me alone. But unexpectedly, I couldn't stop it. Of course, he didn't necessarily mean to rape me, maybe he was drunk and mistook me for my mother. He also called me 'Min' and 'Baby' or something like that. β
Juanzi said these words, although she wanted to do something practical, but she also excused her stepfather. After all, I can't bear to frame others like this.
Old Lady Qi said angrily: "Wine is really not a good thing, it can turn people into beasts. Xiao Chen really shouldn't be. β
When Liu Yongmei heard that her mother-in-law believed Juanzi's words, she couldn't help frowning slightly, and she couldn't question Juanzi anymore.
Qi Shunjun took the opportunity to ask, "Then what happened after your mother came back?" β
Juanzi fell to the ground this time to tell the truth, and briefly communicated with her mother after her stepfather woke up, and was driven out by her mother, and introduced them in detail.
Liu Yongmei was almost incredulous: "Didn't he defend himself?" β
Juanzi shook her head: "The reason he can justify is that he was drunk, and asked my mother and me to forgive him." β
"And do you hate him now?" Liu Yongmei continued to ask.
Juanzi was entangled in her heart for a while, and then replied softly: "I hated it at the beginning, but now I don't hate it so much, if my mother can still accept him, I have no opinion." β
In order to avoid suspicion, Zhang Pengfei did not show up when Liu Yongmei interrogated Juanzi. But every word they said outside was clearly heard by him, and he couldn't help but blame Liu Yongmei for being a 'dog taking a mouse'.
But. If he knew about the experience that happened between Liu Yongmei and Chen Xuewu when they were in the valley, he would not be surprised. In fact, Chen Xuewu can be regarded as Liu Yongmei's life-saving benefactor, which naturally makes her very concerned about Chen Xuewu.
Liu Yongmei whispered to Juanzi at this time: "Invite your father out, we want to talk to him about something." β
Juanzi didn't know what she meant, so she couldn't help but look at her grandmother and uncle. However, they did not have any objections.
Juanzi hesitated. I had to go back to the bedroom.
Liu Yongmei took the opportunity to whisper to her husband: "I feel that this matter is not simple. You will persuade Xiaomin's ex-husband to leave later. He will only be counterproductive here. β
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Qi spoke up: "Let's not interfere in this matter, let's let it be." β
"Mom, you..." Liu Yongmei looked at her mother-in-law in amazement.
Old Lady Qi didn't wait to continue explaining. Juanzi has already led Zhang Pengfei out.
Zhang Pengfei looked at Liu Yongmei in surprise, and then at Mrs. Qi and Qi Shunjun: "Are you looking for me?" β
Mrs. Qi didn't wait for her daughter-in-law to speak first, so she spoke first: "This incident happened to our Xiaomin, and we have already come to an end with the one surnamed Chen. Do you still want to remarry Xiaomin? β
Zhang Pengfei didn't expect her to ask like this. It means that it is tangled for a while. finally nodded: "Of course I hope that our family of three will be reunited." In fact, even if it is for the sake of your daughter, you have to do it. β
When Zhang Pengfei talked about this, he subconsciously looked at his daughter.
Old Madam Qi continued to express her position at this time: "Since this is the case, then I will give you a chance." You have to take good care of Min. Fight for her forgiveness. Of course, you must not suspect that she has married again. β
Mrs. Qi's words surprised both Qi Shunjun and Liu Yongmei. Liu Yongmei couldn't help but wanted to interject, but was stopped by her husband's gaze.
Zhang Pengfei didn't expect Mrs. Qi's attitude towards her to change, but she frowned and said, "Now Xiao Min has fallen for that man's demon." I'm so annoyed that the hunger strike is an example of this. If the man was by his side. I'm afraid she won't look like this. β
When Juanzi heard this, she couldn't help but hang her head. She was conflicted.
Old Lady Qi said calmly: "Don't worry, we will persuade Xiao Min to give you a chance." I'm going to be here today, and if she doesn't eat again, I'll go on a hunger strike with her! β
Zhang Pengfei was overjoyed, knowing that his ex-wife's death hole was her mother, and at the same time he had a glimmer of hope that he could reunite with his ex-wife.
"Mom, thank you, if you can let Xiao Min eat, not only saved her, but also saved our family..."
Old Lady Qi waved her hand to Zhang Pengfei: "Go and cook for Xiaomin." We were in charge of persuading her to eat. β
Zhang Pengfei immediately said excitedly: "Okay." I immediately asked Juanzi to go down to buy groceries. You're all here for lunch at noon. β
Old Madam Qi frowned slightly: "It's still early before noon." I can't keep my daughter hungry right now. β
Zhang Pengfei nodded: "Don't worry." I'll be able to bring the meal into the bedroom in a moment. β
Mrs. Qi waited for Zhang Peng to fly into the kitchen, then got up and ran to her second daughter's bedroom.
Qi Shunjun and Liu Yongmei glanced at each other, and also walked in with their mother. Juanzi was called to the kitchen by her father, probably because she was called to buy vegetables.
Old Mrs. Qi said aloud to the second girl at this time: "Xiao Min, listen well, I know that Xiao Chen's drunken indecent behavior to Juanzi has hit you very hard, and I also know that you are difficult to speak, so I won't ask you anything." But if you want to do something for that man, then I, the old lady, will never agree. Your life is given by me, and I don't allow you to give it up without cherishing it, that is the greatest harm to me. If you still talk about filial piety, give me food and give me a good life. If you continue to go on a hunger strike, then my mother will go on a hunger strike with you! β
When Qi Shunmin heard this, he had to turn his head and sob: "Mom, didn't you force me..."
"You are my dearest daughter, will I force you? If you can't be kind to yourself, then I can't watch the white-haired people send the black-haired people, I must walk in front of you! β
"Mom..." Qi Shunmin wanted to sit up, but his head was dizzy and he lay down heavily.
Seeing this, Liu Yongmei hurriedly picked up her head and whispered in her ear: "Xiaomin, you are not responsible for yourself and all of us by ruining yourself like this. The reality is harsh, but that's not a reason we don't want to face it. If you want to regain what you've lost, first get yourself back together. Only then can you see hope. β
"Sister-in-law, my hopes and happiness are shattered..."
Liu Yongmei said earnestly: "No, as long as you are alive, then happiness will not abandon you." If you dare to give up even your life, then you really have nothing left. β
"Sister-in-law, I'm living so aggrieved... I really don't have confidence anymore..."
Liu Yongmei gently wiped the tears from her eyelids with her hand, and asked softly, "Don't you like to read the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo"? Remember what the protagonist said? β
"What do you mean?"
Liu Yongmei said word by word at this time: "In this world, it doesn't matter whether there is happiness or pain; There is only a comparison of one condition with another, and that's it. Only those who have struggled from the deepest sorrows can experience the greatest happiness. Xiaomin, only when we experience the pain of death can we understand the joy of life. So, my Min, enjoy the pleasures of life to the fullest. It is always important to remember that before God revealed the future of man, the wisdom of mankind was contained in four wordsβ'waiting' and 'hope.'" (To be continued.) )