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Lu Jiangting: “…”
“Tell me the truth, Jiangting. If you tell me the truth, I’ll help you reconcile with the Lin Yuyao’s family.”
When it came to telling the truth, he hesitated.
Could he not help?
Thinking of Wang Jianjun sacrificing his life to save him, he felt he owed Fang Qing and her son for life. Even if they asked him to give his life in return, he should.
“After Jianjun’s death, Chen Chen lost his father. He’s still so young, Aunt. Do you think I can ignore them? If I ignore them, am I still a human?”
The aunt was speechless. “…”
Right, She understands it.
The aunt said, “What you say makes sense. If you turn your back on them, that’s indeed unreasonable. But this is your debt, not Yuyao’s. It’s unreasonable to expect Yuyao to repay this debt.”
After speaking, the aunt left; there was nothing more to say.
Because she realized that this wasn’t something that could be easily explained away. Fang Qing, now without a husband, would cling to Lu Jiangting for life, wouldn’t she?
Whoever marries him is unlucky, no matter how good his conditions are. She didn’t have a daughter, but if she did, she wouldn’t want her daughter to marry him.
“Hey, Aunt…” Didn’t you agree to help me reconcile with Lin Yuyao’s family?
Lu Jiangting shook his head and continued walking towards Lin Yuyao’s house. Looking up, he saw Lin Yuyao standing at the courtyard gate.
Did she hear what was said earlier?
Lu Jiangting took a deep breath and walked towards Lin Yuyao.
“Yuyao, if it weren’t for Jianjun during that explosion, I would be the one dead. So, if I don’t take care of them, I’d be a terrible person, wouldn’t I?”
She had heard these words countless times in her previous life.
It was the truth; she couldn’t refute it.
“You understand me, right?” Lu Jiangtin asked.
Lin Yuyao nodded, “I understand you.”
Unfortunately, she didn’t want her life to be dragged into the mud by him.
But she didn’t say that.
Because she had decided to go with him to the military district to handle the divorce.
Lu Jiangting, thinking she had finally come around, was overjoyed. “Yuyao, what about my offer to have you join me at the military base? Have you thought it over?”
Lin Yuyao nodded, “Okay, when are we leaving?”
Lu Jiangting was ecstatic. “Great, let’s leave the day after tomorrow. I’ll go buy tickets, I’ll go today.”
Lin Yuyao didn’t say anything, only asking, “Do you have money?”
Lu Jiangting: “…”
“I… I’ll find a way.”
In the end, Lu Jiangting borrowed some money from his older sister. Of course, although he got the money, he was scolded by his sister and brother-in-law.
Over a thousand yuan, given to an outsider, even if it wasn’t theirs, it still hurt.
It’s no wonder they scolded him.
After he bought the tickets, Lin Yuyao packed her bags and went to the train station with him. Both sets of parents came to see them off. Lin Yuyao’s parents, naturally, didn’t have a good expression towards Lu Jiangting’s family, constantly instructing their daughter.
Ye Lian whispered to her, “Keep the money safe, rent your own place to live, and don’t let him take advantage of you.”
“It’s okay to get a divorce, just protect yourself. If he tries to force you, report it to the authorities, understand?”
Lin Yuyao nodded, “I understand.”
“And…”
“Mother, you’ve said a lot already, and I’ve written it all down.” Lin Yuyao was slightly annoyed. “Did you remember what I told you?” she asked.
“Yes, you said you want your older brother to change jobs.” Ye Lian replied
“Yes, that coal yard is too dangerous. Look at the news, the newspapers, how many collapses have there been?”
“He needs to work until the Chinese New Year, so that he can get two extra months’ salary.”
“Okay, he can stop working after the Chinese New Year.”
Lin Yuyao thought that nothing would happen during the Chinese New Year. In her memory, it was around March or April of the following year?
When she returned, Lu Jiangting’s parents had also finished their instructions.
They held Lin Yuyao’s hands and said, “Yuyao, you two should have a good life. We’ll take care of collecting the debt. Don’t worry, we’ll definitely get that over a thousand yuan back.”
These were just empty words; in her past life, without a wedding banquet, she still went with Lu Jiangting to the military base, and Lu Jiangting’s parents didn’t even ask Fang Qing for the money.
Because Lu Jiangting had told them that the money was given to Wang Jianjun.
Later, she became pregnant in the family compound. By the New Year, Lu Jiangting sent her back home. After that, she never went back. Instead, Fang Qing, whose business had failed and left her bankrupt, went to rely on Lu Jiangting with her son. He spent money to rent a house for them, and the child started attending elementary school in the military district. After all, he was the child of a martyr.
Whenever Lu Jiangting had free time, he would go to Fang Qing’s house, helping her with everything. She would call on Lu Jiangting for even the smallest things, and Lu Jiangting would respond without fail, day in and day out.
They were more like a family.
Lin Yuyao, after giving birth, stayed at home for her confinement.
When the child was a little older, Lu Jiangting’s father fell ill, and his mother’s eyesight worsened.
After that, she never went back to the military base again, taking care of them for over a decade until they both passed away. By then, her beauty had faded, and her relationship with Lu Jiangting had long since cooled.
Lu Jiangting didn’t mention joining him at the base again, and she no longer yearned for it. She had to look after her school-aged daughter and her daughter’s business ventures.
Time passed, until Lu Jiangting retired.
The past was unbearable to look back on.
She leaned her head out of the window to see her parents but spotted Fang Qing with her son staring at them.
What an unfortunate sight.
As the train moved farther away, the figures of her family grew fainter. It wasn’t until they were completely out of sight that Lin Yuyao retracted her gaze and pulled down the window. She and Lu Jiangting were seated together, with her by the window and him by the aisle.
Seeing that she no longer looked back, Lu Jiangting finally spoke to her, “Yuyao, are you hungry?”
Lin Yuyao: “…”
Hungry already after just getting on the train? Didn’t he eat before boarding?
She didn’t want to talk to him, covering her face with the scarf around her neck and turning her head to sleep.
The train ride would take three days and three nights. Throughout the journey, Lu Jiangting showered her with concern, but she ignored him completely. With just over an hour left until their destination, Lu Jiangting went to get water, and an older woman across from her couldn’t help but intervene.
“Young lady, your boyfriend treats you well. He’s been caring for you the whole way, he even stayed awake while you slept. Why do you always have such a sour face?”
Lin Yuyao replied, “He took all the money from home, including my dowry, to give to another woman. Why should I be nice to him?” she replied bitterly.
“What? Really?” the older woman exclaimed, shocked.
Lin Yuyao remained silent, closing her eyes to continue sleeping.
As Lu Jiangting returned, the older woman abandoned her questions.
She scrutinized him repeatedly, noting that he was tall and well-built, with a handsome face. Such a sprightly young man, treating his wife well. If he hadn’t made a grave mistake, what wife would dare give him the cold shoulder?
It seemed to be true.
When they got off the train, Lu Jiangting took her onto a bus.
The military district where he was stationed was in a developed city in the east, and they could reach their destination with just a few bus transfers.
However, instead of going directly to the family compound, he pulled her off the bus in a nearby town.