Chapter 5: In This Life, I Will Only Marry Zhou Changdong, This One Man!

It was precisely because of this identity constraint that Su Lüyun and that man never took their relationship further!

Now that Zhou Changdong had been carried back, Su Lüyun could legitimately elope with that gambling-addicted man. Wouldn’t she be ecstatic?

Could she really stay and take care of Zhou Changdong, this living dead man, without any complaints?

What kind of joke was that?

This current demeanor probably meant she was plotting something.

But what else could she be plotting?

Zhao Yuzhu frowned.

Wang Guifen had just declared loudly to the neighbors outside the door, wanting everyone to be witnesses, that the Su family would return the three years of living expenses to Zhou Changdong.

Now Su Lüyun had also given the three thousand yuan back to the Zhou family…

There was nothing left for her to scheme for, right?

Even Zhao Yuzhu, who understood this “plastic sister” so well, couldn’t figure out what she was up to.

But unusual circumstances always hinted at something fishy; this matter was definitely suspicious!

However, she wasn’t in a hurry. She could ask Su Lüyun later!

Compared to others, Wang Guifen was truly dying of anxiety!

Crazy, her daughter must be crazy!

Chen Aihong, of course, noticed her in-law’s distressed and anxious face.

Although she felt extremely relieved and touched by Su Lüyun’s words, Chen Aihong still had to say what needed to be said: “Yunyun, we all know your intention, and we believe you are truly willing to stay and take care of Changdong, but Changdong is already like this now, and we truly dare not delay…”

Their third son’s wife was still young, but their third son might remain in this state for the rest of his life. It made no sense to drag a perfectly fine young woman into this, right?

“Mom, what are you saying? What do you mean ‘delay’? Taking care of Changdong, isn’t that what I should do?”

“Changdong is my man, my husband. He’s returned injured, how can I abandon him?”

“What kind of person would I be then?”

“My husband, he has defended our home and nation for so many years. And it is precisely because of these people’s soldiers, who built a wall with their bodies and flesh, that foreign enemies dare not look down on us, invade us, and attack us as they did before!”

“The reason we can enjoy such peace and prosperity today is because these people’s soldiers are carrying the burden forward!”

“I have always been proud to have Changdong as my husband!”

“Before, when he was alone outside, I couldn’t follow him to the military and couldn’t take care of him, but now he’s back. From now on, I will serve him!”

“In this life, I, Su Lüyun, only acknowledge Zhou Changdong. I will only marry Zhou Changdong, this one man. I will not divorce and remarry!”

“…”

Su Lüyun cried, tears streaming down her face, pouring out her heart with unparalleled devotion!

Everyone present, Zhou Quansheng, Chen Aihong, and others, were deeply moved!

Outside, among the neighbors, some emotional aunties felt a strong sense of empathy and couldn’t help but wipe away tears!

They kept praising her: “Changdong’s wife is truly remarkable!”

Everyone nodded.

Inside the room, Su Lüyun looked affectionately at the unconscious man—the words on his forehead read: [My wife can actually treat me like this!]

Finally, it changed from “she” to “my wife.”

This “green tea” woman was immensely satisfied.

But Wang Guifen, listening to her daughter’s words, felt her temples throbbing!

She had calculated everything, but she had never anticipated that her daughter would actually be willing to stay and take care of her son-in-law!

Look at her, how devoted had she become?

But how come she always came home to complain and regret marrying Zhou Changdong and living like a widow? She even wanted a divorce!

It was always her, the mother, who had to constantly comfort and soothe her to calm her complaints and grievances!

Now that such a thing had happened, her daughter should have jumped for joy the moment she saw her mother come to take charge and arrange the divorce!

But it was completely the opposite.

She was acting like a completely different person from her usual self!

But no matter what, Wang Guifen couldn’t agree!

As a mother, her priority was, of course, her own child; that was beyond question!

So, she still had to stop her daughter!

“Do you know what it means to stay and take care of Changdong?”

“Mom, you don’t need to say anything; I know it all!” Su Lüyun sniffled, her face filled with determination and unwavering devotion.

Wang Guifen was so angry she swore directly: “You know? You know squat! Do you think taking care of Changdong is some easy, leisurely task? You’re so delicate; can you handle serving Changdong’s every need, eating, drinking, going to the toilet?”

“This isn’t for one or two days, nor ten days or half a month, much less a year or half a year!”

“This is for a lifetime!”

“Can you bear to live like this for a lifetime?”

“Don’t tell me you can; you came out of my belly. I know exactly what you’re like, how much you weigh!”

“You can’t serve Changdong for a lifetime!”

“You’ll break down!”

“…”

Listening to Wang Guifen’s roaring at her daughter, Zhou Quansheng and Chen Aihong, along with the others, remained silent.

And weren’t the aunties and grandmas eavesdropping outside also?

Some of them had even taken care of their in-laws for a hundred years.

When the elderly aged, if they could still manage with good hands and feet, it was fine. But if they were bedridden and paralyzed, that was truly a nightmare.

It truly made caring for them worse than death.

Didn’t Zhou Changdong’s current situation resemble that very much?

This wasn’t something that could be cared for in ten days or half a month, nor could it be endured for three to five months, or even a year or half a year.

This was a lifelong commitment!

At the prime of her life, who could bear to serve such a living dead person for a lifetime?

While her intention might be sincere at the moment, it was truly a very difficult thing to do!

Su Lüyun truly loved her mother; she was such a great straight man (in a comedy duo sense), so supportive!

Just then, the “green tea” woman softly and weakly got up, knelt down to her mother, “Mom, I know you care for me, I know you’re doing this for my own good, but I really can’t just leave like this. Please let me stay and take care of Changdong. I don’t know if I can persist, but I will take care of him for as long as I can. Please just let me fulfill my responsibility as a wife.”

“Changdong has worked so hard outside for so many years. Now he’s returned in this state, and you’re asking me to just walk away? I can’t do it, I really can’t.”

“I beg you, Mom, please let me stay and take care of him!”

“…”

This speech, which didn’t make grand promises and left room for uncertainty, not only didn’t displease people but was incredibly sincere and moving.

An auntie outside wiped away tears and helped speak up, “Sister Su, since the girl wants to stay so much, just let her stay. Let her try, and when she experiences the hardship, she’ll leave!”

“That’s right, she’s just young and doesn’t know the gravity of it. Let her try, and she’ll know her own limits.”

“Let her try it!”

“…”

Everyone spoke up, trying to persuade Wang Guifen, understanding her feelings as a mother. After seeing Su Lüyun’s devoted and unwavering attitude, even if she couldn’t keep it up later, no one would say anything harsh.

They were all human; who wouldn’t think for themselves?

Wang Guifen was utterly at her wits’ end, helpless in the face of such a daughter!

But what else could she do?

Her daughter had even knelt to beg her. Even if she dragged her back, from the looks of it, she would still return!

Unless she locked her daughter up.

But was that possible?

So Wang Guifen suppressed her anger and looked at Zhou Quansheng and Chen Aihong, saying, “In-laws, Yunyun insists on staying to take care of Changdong for a while. After she’s done her best, can I come back to take her home then? As for what I promised earlier, her expenses for these three years will still be returned to the Zhou family, not a single cent less!”