Crossing 70: Fish in the Pond Have Good News

Chapter 315 Relief

"My stepmother was smart. She drove me out and made me pick up coal slag and garbage. I had to pay three cents a month for accommodation to my family. I couldn't go to school. In fact, I didn't even know what school was. It was too busy. I wandered around the garbage dump every day, looking for something to eat and something to exchange for money. I can't read, but I know money. I was cheated several times and was beaten several times when I couldn't pay when I got home." Jiang Yu's voice was light and slow, as if she was not talking about her own life.

But in the final analysis, it is not. However, this is the past of the original owner, but she should also treat it as her own life. Although it is painful, she does not feel shameful.

The ones who are shameful are Jiang Dazhu, Yang Xiulian, and Yang Jianwei.

As a victim, she has no reason to feel embarrassed.

Xiong Lijin, who originally thought Jiang Yu was going to talk about some special experience, was gradually stunned.

Xue Li's eyes were red.

The other three male educated youth looked at Jiang Yu in silence.

But Jiang Yu waved his hand and said, "Don't be so serious. It's all in the past. You all know how good my life is now."

"Do you hate them?" Xiong Lijin tried to hold back, but still asked.

Jiang Yu looked at Xiong Lijin, knowing why he asked this question. She nodded, "Hate, how can I not hate! This is the first time for all of us to be human. Just because they are my parents and gave me life, can they offset all the harm they have done to me? It's impossible. I will never forget the harm they have done to me in my life."

Xiong Lijin's heart sank and he thought of his father.

He didn't hate his stepmother, because everything she did was for her son. If his mother were still alive, she would definitely hope that her husband would only see her and her son, and no one else, just like his stepmother.

But he hated his father because he was blind and thoughtless. Even though his stepmother was obviously unkind, he thought that woman was considerate in every way. Even though he was obviously weak and sickly due to the abuse, he thought that he suffered a loss in the womb and that was why he was not raised well, so he naturally tilted resources towards his stepmother's son.

How ridiculous this man is, he is immersed in the false illusion of family harmony created by his stepmother, and he can't be awakened no matter what. What does this mean? It means he is pretending to be asleep!

He is the cornerstone that solidifies this illusion, and he is the beginning of all of Xiong Lijin's misfortunes.

Obviously, they are all his sons, but Dad Bear had long forgotten the one left by his ex-wife in a corner.

Xiong Lijin suddenly had the courage, the courage to express his hatred. He just hated, hated his father, hated that he had a beautiful wife and young son, and forgot about his ex-wife and him, the son who should have had a happy life.

But soon, he let it go because he no longer cared.

He already has a new life, why should he care about those who are not worth it?

From now on, he can talk about his unfortunate past like Jiang Yu, and express his feelings and dissatisfaction. What does it matter? We are all human beings for the first time. Do you not allow others to judge you if you fail?

Xue Li took out two candies from his pocket and stuffed them into Jiang Yu and Xiong Lijin's hands, forcing a smile and saying, "Eat candies and stop thinking about bad things. Today is New Year's Eve and we all have to be happy."

Jiang Yu took the candy, peeled off the candy wrapper, and stuffed the round candy into his mouth. The sweet taste spread instantly, "I'm very happy. I just talked about my past experiences. So you see, I really didn't have any adventures. I probably suffered so much because I didn't have enough to eat when I was a child."

"That's right. If you were strong since childhood, your father and stepmother wouldn't be able to beat you with just one hand!" Wu Aiqing also changed the subject.

"Our Comrade Xiao Jiang is really strong. This is the first time I have seen such a strong person in my life." Fu Biao also supported him.

The few of them immediately put aside the heavy atmosphere and changed to a lighter topic to continue chatting.

Xiong Lijin leaned against the wall, quiet for a rare moment. He looked at his good brother and the two girls who were whispering to each other, and suddenly felt that his life was more complete than ever before.

So you see, are parents really a synonym for family?

Not really. Family should be people you can rely on and be able to relax without any worries.

We can't choose our parents, but we can choose our family.

So no matter what happened in the past, don't let the commonly accepted opinions limit your thinking. You are free and you belong to yourself. You should embrace your family who makes you happy, instead of being trapped in that narrow cage and letting your negative emotions spread.

Listening to everyone's laughter, Xiong Lijin seemed to see the young self who had suffered so much injustice, straightening his back little by little, trying to step out and see the wider world. It was great.

It’s great to meet you and become your friend.

Jiang Yu keenly sensed his emotional changes. She turned her head slightly to look over and saw that Xiong Lijin's eyes were moist. She turned her head back silently, leaving that little emotion for the person involved to slowly experience.

The radio was playing music celebrating the New Year, which was festive and lively.

Some people from the team also came out to set off firecrackers.

The new year is getting closer.

Xue Li looked at his watch and shouted excitedly, "Hurry, hurry, let's go out and fire a few cannons, it's almost dawn!"

Fu Biao immediately jumped off the kang, put on his cotton-padded jacket in a few seconds with his cotton-padded shoes, picked up the firecrackers on the cabinet by the door and ran out.

Chen Jinghan and Xiong Lijin followed behind him, holding matchboxes and anxiously asking him to slow down.

Wu Aiqing smiled and added water to the pot, preparing to cook dumplings.

Jiang Yu and Xue Li ran back to their room to get the New Year gifts they had prepared.

After a few bangs outside, the kitchen in the front yard also became lively.

Three men came in from outside, still muttering that they were not satisfied yet. The power of the double-kick firecrackers was stronger than that of the cannons. The sound was loud! It was exciting~

Wu Aiqing added a piece of firewood to the stove and sat down again.

The gift exchange began.

Xue Li was the first to put the things he had prepared on the kang, and then distributed them one by one.

Jiang Yu curiously reached out and took the one closest to him, put his hand on the floral cloth, and asked her, "Can I open it and see?"

"Open it, open it, open it!" Xue Li quickly raised his hand and asked them to open it and take a look.

Xiong Lijin weighed it and found it was quite heavy. "What is it?"

Others also curiously began to unwrap the cloth. After untying the knots, they spread out the floral cloth to reveal the gift inside, which was a pair of leather shoes.

"I wish everyone here all the best in the new year and continuous advancement!" Xue Li blessed with a smile on his face.