Chapter 05: The Divorce Letter

“Really?”

Mother Gu glanced at Su Wan. Her eyes were very beautiful, as clear and pure as water, without the previous disgust and resentment. They were very peaceful and comforting to look at.

Gu Baozhu nodded vigorously, “Really!”

Gu Jingyun tightly pursed his thin lips, glaring unhappily at Gu Baozhu, not understanding why she was covering for Su Wan.

This woman was too bad, eating all the food by herself, leaving mother and elder brother to starve.

Gu Baozhu’s dark eyes were filled with tears. She grabbed his arm with her fingers, pleading with Gu Jingyun not to expose her.

Gu Jingyun couldn’t stand to see her looking so pitiful. He frowned, impatiently shaking off her hand.

He compromised…

Mother Gu believed it. Eyes can’t lie. Su Wan had such clear eyes, her heart must not be very bad.

Gu Baozhu has always been very obedient and would never lie.

Her face softened, and she said from the bottom of her heart, “Wanwan, you are a young lady from a big family. It’s a luxury to have a full meal when you marry into our family. I found a part-time job in town. I come home at night to wash clothes for people, do some mending work. I can provide you with enough food, and you can eat meat once every five days.”

People in the countryside are poor, and it’s hard to eat meat a few times a year.

Su Wan felt a heavy blow in her heart, which was sour and soft.

She lost her parents at an age she could hardly remember in her previous life. They were geologists who died in a flash flood.

She grew up with her grandfather and grandmother since she was young.

With Mother Gu, she felt the warmth of motherly love.

“We are a family, working together, and our days will get better and better in the future.” Mother Gu’s eyes were moist. Since her husband died, she had no one to rely on, and she had to be tough and strong, so she wouldn’t be bullied.

The second and third child were still in her womb when their father passed away.

No matter how hard or tired, she gritted her teeth and persevered.

Seeing the younger generation living a difficult life made her feel heartbroken.

“If you are willing to live with us honestly, our whole family will treat you well.”

Mother Gu said these words and took out a money bag from her sleeve, stuffed it into Su Wan’s hand, and wrapped her palm.

“This home is for you to take care of. Today’s incident should not happen again.” Mother Gu stood up and walked out: “I’m going to pick some ragweed.”

Gu Jingyun secretly wiped his moist eyes, tightened his small face, and followed Mother Gu’s with quick steps.

Gu Baozhu’s eyes were red like a rabbit’s. She whispered, “Sister-in-law, my second brother and I will eat less in the future and work more to earn money. When we grow up, we will give you the life you used to have at home.”

The people in Xinghua Village scolded her and her second brother as burdens.

But they are not!

Sister-in-law would definitely not sell them if she saw their goodness.

Even if Su Wan had a heart of stone, it would soften in the face of their heartfelt words.

The money bag in her hand was as heavy as a thousand catties, burning her.

Su Wan raised her hand to touch Gu Baozhu’s head. There was a pink scar on her forehead, the size of a thumbnail. It was from when Gu Baozhu woke up the original owner on her wedding day and was hit by a bamboo tube.

The child of a poor family was mature beyond her years. When the original owner married into the Gu family, the little girl treated her like family.

Good or bad, they all liked her. No matter how much she hurt the little girl’s heart, as long as she showed a little kindness, she would pour out her heart to her next time.

“Are you stupid? If you eat less, how will you grow up and earn money for me?”

Su Wan reached into her sleeve and pulled out a handkerchief to wipe the little girl’s face. “Little Cat, go wash your face quickly.”

Gu Baozhu’s little face turned red instantly. She covered her face with the handkerchief and ran away shyly.

Only Gu Huaizhi and Su Wan were left in the room.

The smile on Su Wan’s face faded.

“Su Wan, don’t take out your dissatisfaction on innocent people.” Gu Huaizhi took out a divorce letter and pushed it in front of her, “No one in the Gu family owes you anything.”