Chapter 8: The Demons of the Heart
Today is Liang Wan's adoptive mother's birthday. Every year on this day, Liang Wan will go over to have a meal with them. Even the years when relations were at their most intense were no exception.
The community where the adoptive father and adoptive mother live is an hour and a half away without traffic jams. She left early. It was almost ten o'clock in the morning.
As soon as I got out of the car, I saw the figure of Li Tuan. He knew that Liang Wan would bring a lot of things with him every time he came over, so he waited here to help pick them up.
The two old men were already busy in the kitchen. Liang Wan rose his sleeves and wanted to take a hand, but was politely refused. So she was not reluctant, sat on the sofa, and chatted with Li Tuan. Ask him about his studies or something. Li Tuan knew that she was uncomfortable, thinking about the law to make her happy, Liang Wan had always laughed low, and he was teased for a while, and his mood was already a lot more relaxed.
Li Tuan asked her in a low voice: "Sister, how much did it cost to repair the car?" ”
Liang Wan patted him on the shoulder, "Your sister can still afford it, but don't worry, I'll take care of your account." Study hard to find a good job in the future to earn money and pay me back, you know? ”
A big stone in Li Tuan's heart was loosened, and he felt less guilty in his heart. "That guy, I didn't embarrass you, did I?"
Liang Wan was a little uncomfortable perfunctory, "Now is a society under the rule of law, don't think about it all day long." ”
After eating this meal routinely, the family chatted casually about the current situation and tutored Li Tuan in his homework. It was almost two o'clock in the afternoon. Liang Wan got up and took his leave. Li Tuan was reluctant and wanted to take her to the car, but was stopped by her mother to help with housework. Li Tuan, of course, knew that this was an excuse. But he knew that Liang Wan didn't want to see him argue with his parents. had to send Liang Wan out of the door to say goodbye to each other.
Li Tuan hid in the room, and the sound of his parents talking could be faintly heard outside the door.
Liang's father said: "It's not that it's okay, the children are older, don't care about so many ......"
Liang's mother's voice was as cold as ever: "Where is the adult." No matter how old he is, he is my son......"
Li Tuan simply put on his headphones, lay down on the bed, and emptied himself.
This family was originally no different from other families, and it has become what it is now. Two or three years ago, he would blame himself and think it was all his fault. However, in the past few years, under Liang Wan's explanation, he slowly wanted to open it.
It's just that I still feel sorry for Liang Wan.
Liang's father and Liang's mother, both of whom are secondary school teachers, Liang's father is a biology teacher, and Liang's mother is an English teacher. They wanted to have a child, but they never succeeded.
Liang's father is also a single lineage, her in-laws continue to put pressure on her, the more anxious the couple is, the more unsuccessful they are, there is nothing wrong with their bodies, but they have worked hard for many years, almost all the famous doctors, and tried all the secret recipes they know, but they can't get pregnant. Liang's mother even suffered from depression because of this.
Liang Fu felt sorry for his wife, and he resisted the pressure of his parents and decided to adopt a child.
Perhaps because of fate, the couple, who originally wanted to adopt a younger boy, fell in love with Wanwan, who was already six years old, at first sight. In this way, Wanwan became Liangwan.
Liang Wan is a little sweetheart, her existence has brought a lot of laughter to the family, and it is also possible that Liang's mother released her psychological pressure, and when Liang Wan was ten years old, Liang's mother became pregnant. Win a man in one fell swoop. Both husband and wife believe that this Liangwan has brought blessings to this family. I love her even more.
Liang Wan is well-behaved and sensible, excellent in academics, and can also take care of housework and younger brother Li Tuan. can be said to be a model daughter. This family was once full of laughter and happiness.
Li Tuan is lively and active, and has a stubborn personality. The older I get, the more I like to work against my parents and teachers. Liang's mother and grandparents love him very much, every time he makes a mistake, he scolds him badly, is reluctant to start, and often interferes with Liang's father's discipline. The rebellious teenager is used to doing his own thing more and more. I can't listen to half a word of accusation. That is, Liang Wan was able to control him for a few points, so Li Tuan did not become a street gangster.
Liang's mother slowly woke up, but it was too late, and her son was disobedient. The more he wants to get out of control, the more pervasive Liang Mu becomes, and she can't wait to control everything about him. Liang's father is also a first-time parent, and he only knows how to imitate his parents' discipline: filial piety under the stick. beat and scolded his son at every turn.
Liang Wan, who was already in college, moved into the school dormitory and moved out after work. Li Tuan went to find Liang Wan whenever he was free, and he didn't want to stay at home at all. Thanks to Liang Wan being a top student, he maintained good grades under Liang Wan's guidance in such an environment.
The turning point was that Liang's mother found out that Li Tuan had a different mind about Liang Wan.
The jealousy between women and the possessiveness of their sons caused the originally harmonious mother-daughter relationship to deteriorate.
Many details that were not noticed before are like a poisonous insect, gnawing at the mother-daughter relationship accumulated over the years.
I don't know when it started, Li Tuan refused to call his sister but called Liang Wan's name. Most of his four-season clothes were bought by Liang Wan, and he began to get impatient after talking to his mother for less than three words, but he called Liang Wan several times a day. Knowing that Liang Wan has a boyfriend, as long as he knows that they have a date, he will go to make a light bulb, and he wants to protect her from being bullied, in fact, he should be jealous. Liang Wan, Liang Wan, in his life, it seems that there is only Liang Wan, and his parents are superfluous.
What frightened Liang's mother the most was that her husband trusted Liang Wan far more than her, which was actually her illusion, but people are often only willing to believe what they believe. Liang Wan's study of medicine was influenced by Liang's father. Every time she came back, Liang's father would discuss some academic issues with her. In Liang's mother's opinion, these pictures are quite dazzling.
It's been a long time since her husband has smiled so softly at her. even began to be the same as Li Tuan, reluctant to listen to her. He's changed. His tenderness was given to another woman, who had taken not only her son but also her husband.
The years had dried up her texture and dyed her hair white. She was ashamed to show her husband her deformed body. Look at Liang Wan sitting opposite her husband, young and beautiful, it is the time when a flower blooms the best.
"Liang Wan, you go, get out of my house immediately!"
They looked at her like a psychopath, and she simply broke the jar.
"You let me go, stay away from my family!"
Wipe out all traces of the house as if she had never lived here.
What really made Liang Wan feel sad and decided to fade out of this family happened in the summer when Liang Wan was 24 years old.
Her birthday is approaching. Liang's father specially learned to make a birthday cake with a teacher at school and gave it to Liang Wan a day in advance. Liang's mother, who accidentally learned about this, specially called Liang Wan's boyfriend at the time on her birthday. Describes her as a hypocritical and debauched wicked woman who not only has an affair with her adoptive father, but also seduces her younger brother. The impact of these accusations coming from a man who raised Liang Wan was enormous. Although he did not believe it all, he did not disbelieve it either. Thinking of the two years they have been dating, she has indeed often talked about her adoptive father, and Li Tuan has been sparing no effort to interfere with their relationship. He had actually believed most of it. Liang Wan really fascinated him, but on the other hand, it also made him feel impatient. Less than two months after that, he proposed to break up with her. In addition to thinking about the future, he did doubt her. The quarrel that day quickly became a sensational topic at that time because it involved indecency and Liang Wan was also a popular figure in the medical school.
The memories that the breakup brought to Liang Wan were very unbearable. Until Liang's father, who had heard about it, took the appraisal report on Liang's mother's mental condition issued by an authoritative hospital to the school leaders. so as not to affect the employment of Liangwan. But the gossip never stopped.
This incident had no effect on Liang's mother. Everyone thought she was sick. Even she herself began to believe that this was the case. She thought. It's okay to be a patient. Her son would follow her, and her husband would talk to her. Whatever you do, whether right or wrong, you have the right to pardon. This is simply the state of life that I have always dreamed of.
Liang's father explained Liang Wan in private, my mother is sick, it's not that I don't love you. Liang Wan also comforted himself in this way. But as she knew, she didn't have a home again.