jdhmnovel Chapter 120 We'll Get Through This Together
Chapter 120 We'll Get Through This Together
Her fingers trembled slightly, but she held tightly onto Meng Yuanyou's collar, as if trying to hold on to the last bit of dignity.
"Come with me to the village chief and let's just put an end to this. You can divorce me and let me find another way to make a living, so that I can have a home sooner."
Xie Qifen's voice was firm, revealing a desperate determination, but Meng Yuanyou was speechless at this moment. All his anger and impulse disappeared at this moment, leaving only indescribable guilt and helplessness.
These words came out of Xie Qifen's slightly pale but firm mouth, and they weighed heavily in the air, which was not comparable to the usual jokes.
Her eyes revealed an unprecedented determination, as if after countless times of pondering in the dead of night, she had finally built a high wall in her heart.
If Meng Yuanyou continues to be stubborn and refuses to receive treatment, she will resolutely turn around and look for another sky, no longer willing to suffocate in this oppressive relationship.
Seeing that Xie Qifen was not bluffing this time, Meng Yuanyou subconsciously broke free from her hand, his voice mixed with anger and panic: "What are you doing? Are you really going to make a scene and let the whole village laugh at you?"
His eyes flickered, and he was obviously weighing the pros and cons, but more importantly, he didn't want to lose face in front of outsiders.
"joke?"
Xie Qifen sneered, with a bit of disdain in her tone, "Whose face is being embarrassed? It's not mine anyway. Over the years, the label of 'infertility' has been attached to me, leaving me nowhere to hide. What's the harm in being ridiculed once more? If you really want to, just follow me closely..."
After she finished speaking, she exerted force suddenly, and Meng Yuanyou was caught off guard and staggered. In order to avoid falling in public, he had to follow her out reluctantly.
Coincidentally, at this moment, the two of them had just stepped out of the threshold when they ran into the old couple of the Meng family - Zhao Sanmei and Meng Yuanfeng.
Unlike usual, Zhao Sanmei changed her usual picky and disgusted attitude towards Xie Qifen, and hurriedly grabbed Xie Qifen's hand, forcing a smile: "Qifen, we have something to discuss, don't be anxious..."
But Xie Qifen mercilessly pulled back her hand, her eyes firm, her words as cold as ice: "I have nothing to discuss with your Meng family anymore. Let your son write a divorce letter as soon as possible, so that we can part ways amicably, and I won't become a stumbling block to the continuation of the Meng family's incense."
There was an irony in her words that was hard to ignore. When Zhao Sanmei heard it, she knew very well that this girl's heart was as hard as stone. If she didn't do something, this marriage would probably come to an end.
So, Zhao Sanmei picked up the cane beside her, waved it at her son, and scolded him: "You unfilial thing, Qifen is so sincere to you, and you hit her? Don't you know how to admit your mistake?"
There was both anger and disappointment in Zhao Sanmei's words, and this scene made Xie Qifen's already bitter heart even more painful, and her tears flowed silently like a dam bursting.
Seeing this, Zhao Sanmei immediately changed her attitude and gently took Xie Qifen's hand. She spoke softly but firmly, "Good child, I am sorry for you and made you suffer so much. Don't worry, I will teach him a lesson."
Xie Qifen turned her head to the side, tears streaming down her cheeks, but she never spoke.
At this time, Meng Yuanfeng, who was standing by, saw his son standing still. He became angry and kicked him: "Why are you still standing there? Why don't you go and apologize to your wife? Do you really want to let the neighbors know about your ability?" Meng Yuanyou was used to bossing Xie Qifen around on weekdays. At this moment, asking him to humble himself and admit his mistake, his self-esteem was obviously greatly challenged, not to mention that the other party had indeed attacked him just now.
Xie Qifen looked at his tangled expression, and the chill in her heart became even stronger. She raised a bitter smile and said, "Forget it. Maybe I was born without the destiny of enjoying happiness. I can't live like this anymore. I will go back to my parents' home first, and I will send you the divorce letter after you draft it."
Just as he was about to turn around and leave, Meng Yuanyou finally felt truly panicked. He quickly grabbed Xie Qifen's hand tightly, his voice trembling with an unprecedented tremor: "Qifen, I, I know I was wrong..."
Xie Qifen paused slightly and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. Although she felt mixed emotions, realistic considerations made her stop and leave.
Seeing this, Meng Yuanyou quickly assured: "I will take medicine and go to the hospital for a check-up. Everything will be up to you."
His voice was full of sincerity and determination, as if he was making a final attempt to keep her.
Seeing his attitude soften, Xie Qifen let out a slight hum from her nose, mixed with a bit of dissatisfaction and helplessness.
Her eyes were like dewdrops in the early morning of autumn, flashing with complex emotions: "You are ill, but you need others to beg you to accept treatment. I really spoil you to no end! Do you know how much effort I have put in for that precious prescription and how many sleepless nights I have endured? That prescription is worth hundreds of coins, but you accidentally knocked it over. Listen, if even this prescription can't cure your stubborn illness, then your condition may be incurable. When the time comes, don't stop me from looking for other ways to find a ray of hope."
After saying this, Xie Qifen flicked her sleeves lightly, with an unquestionable determination in her action, and turned away, leaving the room in a mess that needed to be cleaned up urgently.
The objects in the house are all over the place, as if reflecting my mood. They need to be tidied up so that my life can find order again.
The two elders of the Meng family looked at this scene and sighed with mixed feelings.
They never expected that this day would come to their son.
Recalling my past indifference and harsh words towards Xie Qifen, a deep feeling of guilt spread in my heart.
Xie Qifen was an honest woman. If it had been someone else, she would have caused unrest in the family and everyone in the family would have been in turmoil. There would have been no room for Meng Yuanyou to even try to defend himself.
Now, faced with such a situation, the patience and perseverance she has shown are even more admirable.
Knowing that they were in the wrong and hearing that the medicine was expensive, the two elders of the Meng family hurriedly took out the silver they had saved for many years from a secret corner.
"Qifen, take this little change for emergency use. If it's not enough, we can think of other ways. After all, we are a family, and we have to work together to overcome difficulties, no matter what happens."
Zhao Sanmei's words revealed a simple yet firm strength. The silver in her hand flickered under the dim light. Although it was not much, it was at least seven or eight taels, which was a considerable sum for this family.
Xie Qifen was deeply touched that her mother-in-law, who had always been frugal and thrifty, could take such a step.
She really needed the money right now, so she took it without any unnecessary courtesy, with a hint of gratitude in her eyes.
"Mom, I understand. If I wasn't so disheartened.