Chapter 916: Chapter 920: Light of Life (19)
In the countryside, the way the Su Family acted was considered extremely indulgent towards children.
Hearing Old Sir Su’s words, the other members of the Su Family froze for a moment, then suddenly realized.
Su Xiaomei, being carefree, laughed out loud, "Does that mean we don’t have to keep lending money to the Gao Family?"
The so-called lending money was essentially akin to giving it away for free, as they’d never seen it returned.
They themselves were buried under a pile of debts, and anytime anyone in the family had a little income, the Gao Family would come up with all sorts of excuses, like cats smelling fish, to borrow.
Previously, they had subtly suggested that maybe an IOU should be made.
Even blood brothers settle accounts clearly, let alone two families related by marriage.
But just as they broached the topic, Gao Qianyu’s mom started wailing, dragging Qianyu into it, claiming she hadn’t enjoyed a day of comfort since marrying in, and had to follow her husband to work elsewhere.
As soon as the daughter left, her in-laws began to mistreat them.
Generally, Miao Cuihua meant exactly this.
Borrow they must, but don’t even think about an IOU.
Just asking them to write up a loan paper, how was that mistreating someone? What a clueless family.
Brother Su and Su Xiaomei were very dissatisfied and wanted to confront the Gao Family immediately, but were held back by Madam Su.
After all, they were the parents-in-law of their second brother, and they would have to interact for decades to come. Straining the relationship would be uncomfortable for him, and also upsetting for the rest of the family.
Everything was for the sake of the child.
Brother Su pursed his lips and said, "That’s what Second Brother also meant in his letter."
"The previous bride price could all be considered as his debt to the family, and he’ll repay when he returns."
Old Sir Su said angrily, "That ungrateful brat...."
Madam Su, full of compassion, said, "We’re all one family, why talk about borrowing or not borrowing."
She then continued joyfully, "He’s grown up, he knows how to care for his family now."
Before, it wasn’t that he wasn’t filial or didn’t care for his family, it’s just.....
A child raised with indulgence by the whole family would inevitably take the family’s kindness as a given.
"Hey... we’ve started eating, how come you didn’t wait for us before starting a meal." Miao Cuihua’s loud voice was very grating.
Father and son of the Gao Family swaggered over, showing no courtesy as they sat at the table, familiarly saying to Madam Su, "Mother-in-law, could you please grab a few more sets of utensils for us."
Miao Cuihua’s eyes darted around the dining table and she blocked her mouth complaining, "Mother-in-law, not to be critical.... but this meal is quite bland, not a bit of meat to be seen. How can one eat such a meal?"
The members of the Su Family all looked glum, both Old Sir Su and Madam Su were honest people, and it was difficult for them to drive people away.
But now, since the two families had no ties anymore, letting them stay to discomfort themselves was too much to bear.
Brother Su gave Su Xiaomei a look, and Su Xiaomei immediately got up with understanding.
"Uncle Miao, Aunt Miao, maybe you don’t know yet, my second brother and Gao Qianyu have nothing to do with each other now. Running to our house and acting like big shots doesn’t seem quite appropriate...."
Without the concern of their own son/brother, the Su Family may be honest, but both Old Sir Su and Boss Su were capable and wouldn’t let others take advantage of them.
No need to think much; the Gao Family won’t be able to gain much advantage in the future anymore.
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It had been more than half a year since Gao Qianyu’s sudden disappearance, and Su Li had not expected to see Gao Qianyu again.
It happened when she least focused on it.
This time, she had changed quite a bit.
The innocent and pure allure she once exuded had vanished without a trace, replaced by an air of weariness and experience.
She had become somewhat similar to the dancers of Everday City.
Her hair was styled in large waves, her lips painted bright red, and her eyebrows drawn upward with a pencil.
Beside her stood a tall white man, someone Su Li was quite familiar with.
Or, rather, someone the original owner from the past life was familiar with.
This world is indeed strange; after all the twists and turns, with so many changes, Gao Qianyu and George still ended up together.
However, due to different initial motives, the consequences remained the same.
This middle-aged man George was the one whom the original owner in the past life spent money on to ask to take care of the pregnant Gao Qianyu.
He was poor, very poor, so getting money for free and taking care of a beautiful Chinese woman was a wonderful prospect for him.
Of course, he would only admire this beautiful Chinese lady from a distance, as she was not as important compared to money.
He knew how much the employer cared about this lady.
With money, a bit of cash, he could choose any woman from the salon.
But in this life, it was different.
Gao Qianyu underestimated the dangers outside.
As a woman, she fled with a young baby, temporarily residing in a motel, constantly facing unfriendly stares, always on edge all day long.
It was during this time that she regretted her decision, realizing that she shouldn’t have done this.
Didn’t Su Li say that even if they separated, the care she deserved would not be lessened?
But due to some secret complex emotions, she impulsively ran out...
Gao Qianyu decided to pack up the next day and return to Chinatown.
The familiar faces there gave her a sense of reassurance.
Only, before she could wait for the next day, in the middle of the night, her room door was violently banged from the outside amidst rowdy male laughter.
The "bang bang bang" of the door scared Gao Qianyu terribly, and the child was frightened awake, crying loudly.
Just when she was at a loss, George appeared and drove those people away.
Through the door, he softly reassured her, telling her not to be afraid....
Afterward, it is unclear what prompted her, but Gao Qianyu moved in with George, taking up the role of a housemaid.
Gao Qianyu always thought George was a good person, gentlemanly and courteous. Though he asked her to be a maid, she didn’t actually take care of much, and instead, he took great care of her.
For what reason would a man treat a woman this way, unless he had some good intention to release elsewhere?
At this time, Gao Qianyu didn’t understand this, and only when she realized it did everything start moving in a bad direction.
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Gao Qianyu clung to George’s arm, looking up with eyes full of hatred towards Su Li.
Su Li was a bit puzzled, wondering what stance Gao Qianyu was trying to take since she hadn’t done anything to wrong her.
"Say what you have to say quickly, I have an appointment this afternoon." George impatiently pinched Gao Qianyu’s thigh, his tone indifferent, lacking any respect for his female companion.
Gao Qianyu was mortified, especially being humiliated by another man so openly in front of her ex-husband.
Gao Qianyu dared not get angry, only speaking in a soft, coquettish tone, pouting her bright red lips, "Dear, it will be resolved soon, you wait for me outside, okay?"