Chapter 11: Deep Affection and Righteousness

“Yes.” Su Luyun’s gaze was firm. “I want to stay and take care of Changdong. I won’t divorce him and remarry!”

“How can that be!” Su Lushan said anxiously.

Su Luyun looked at her father and brothers. “I know I used to be immature, but this time I’m serious. I’m not joking with you!”

“But taking care of Changdong isn’t an easy job. You’re so delicate—you won’t be able to handle it!” Su Zhenguo said sternly.

He hadn’t expected his daughter to truly want to stay!

But he also knew this was just like her—she wasn’t possessed or confused.

It was just that her decision now had caught them completely off guard.

Su Lulin added: “You know what our family’s situation is like. It’s enough to return the bride price and all your expenses over the past few years to the Zhou Family. No one can say the Su Family did anything wrong. You don’t need to worry about anything!”

“Mom already told me that. But this isn’t about money.” Su Luyun shook her head, choked with emotion. “I really want to stay and take care of Changdong. I know it won’t be easy. I don’t even know how long I can hold on. But even one day counts. Dad, I’m begging you—please let me show this bit of heart I have for Changdong!”

Su Zhenguo looked at his daughter, and after a moment of silence, he sighed. “For you to have such sincerity toward Changdong, it’s not in vain that you two were husband and wife. So be it—go ahead and take care of him. Do it entirely based on your own will. Care for him as long as you can.”

Big brother Su Lushan immediately got anxious. “How could you let this happen…”

But second brother Su Lulin tugged at his sleeve and signaled him not to say anything more.

After telling her to take good care of Zhou Changdong, the father and sons didn’t stay any longer and left.

“Dad, how could you let little sister stay? Isn’t that ruining her future?” On the way home, Su Lushan couldn’t help saying.

Su Lulin replied: “You know little sister’s temperament. The more you try to stop her, the more determined she gets. Let her hit the wall herself. She’ll eventually realize that taking care of a vegetative person is no easy task. When that time comes, we won’t even have to say anything—she’ll come home on her own.”

Su Zhenguo nodded. “Your second brother’s right. Let your little sister give it a try first.”

Thinking of his sister’s character, Su Lushan finally nodded and sighed: “Such a good person, and now she’s become like this.”

Three years ago, their family had liked this son-in-law at first sight.

He was tall, strong, masculine, and handsome—truly outstanding.

But who would have thought he’d become a vegetative state now?

Su Zhenguo and Su Lulin didn’t say much more. If possible, they also wished Zhou Changdong could recover. But realistically, the military must have been at their wits’ end too, which was why they sent him back to the Zhou Family to be cared for.

Along the way, the father and sons didn’t speak again.

When they got home and didn’t see Su Luyun with them, Wang Guifen was disappointed. But Hou Cuicui and Zhu Meixue were quite surprised.

“Why didn’t little aunt come back?” Su Yuan quickly asked.

She was closest to her little aunt—not only because she was generous, but because she was so fashionable and carefree!

She had always looked up to her aunt as a role model!

Hou Cuicui shot her daughter a glare but still forced a smile. “Yes, why didn’t little sister come back with you all?”

Even if she didn’t like her, she still had to keep up appearances!

“Little sister is deeply affectionate and righteous. She wants to stay over there to take care of Changdong for a while. She’ll come back later.” said Su Lushan.

Hou Cuicui: “……” Deeply affectionate and righteous? You dare say such things—I don’t even dare hear them!

Zhu Meixue was also shocked.

Since they didn’t know the inside story, they didn’t say anything in front of everyone. But once in private, of course they went to ask the Su brothers what was going on.

Could it be that the old Zhou Family refused to let her go?

That was the most likely explanation. Otherwise, why wouldn’t she have come back with them?

“The old Zhou Family isn’t that kind of people. Their family’s working-class too—they wouldn’t do something like that. It’s little sister who wanted to stay.” the two brothers explained the same way to their wives.

When Hou Cuicui and Zhu Meixue confirmed that it really was Su Luyun’s own decision to stay behind, both sisters-in-law wore matching expressions that said, Are you sure you’re talking about the right person?

Hou Cuicui’s first thought went straight to Zhou Changdong’s discharged soldier benefits and compensation money!

When that big-mouthed Zhao Yuzhu came by with the news, she had shouted so loud the whole neighborhood knew—Zhou Changdong had brought back three thousand yuan!

But then Su Lushan had told them that the money was all taken and kept by the old Zhou Family themselves.

So there was nothing left for anyone to gain.

Of course, Hou Cuicui had a look like she’d seen a ghost. Who Su Luyun was, others might not know, but as the eldest sister-in-law, she certainly did.

She was the classic type—wanted all the benefits, but never took any responsibility!

In situations like this, she’d probably run faster than a rabbit. And now she was talking about staying behind out of some deep affection?

And affection from where, exactly? They didn’t even consummate their marriage, and the man had left for three years the moment they wed!

Aside from holding the title of “husband.” he was basically a stranger!

“Little sister might be a bit willful usually, but she’s a good person at heart. And she really does care about Changdong. Don’t be so biased.” said Su Lushan.

Hou Cuicui: “……”

As for the neighbor Zhu Meixue, she didn’t ask much. Even though she had already given birth to Su Lulin’s son, Su Can, because she was a second wife, she rarely voiced her opinions in the Su household.

Besides, she was particularly satisfied with the Su Family. Compared to her first husband’s home, the Su household was practically heaven!

So whether her sister-in-law came home or not, her own days would go on just fine—there was no need to get involved.

At this time, Wang Guifen had also heard from Su Zhenguo about their daughter’s firm decision.

She was nearly beside herself with worry!

“That damn girl—does she really mean to stay behind?”

Su Zhenguo said: “Don’t get so worked up. Let her try for a few days first.”

Although their daughter’s reaction had caught them off guard, and her refusal to abandon a vegetative husband was surprisingly touching, Su Zhenguo still felt she wouldn’t last more than a few days.

Wang Guifen couldn’t help but say: “But what if—what if she really insists on staying with Changdong?”

“Then ask yourself—do you believe that?” Su Zhenguo was practically speechless.

Still the same point—this was their daughter, born and raised by them. How could they not know what she was like?

Wang Guifen said: “But I feel like Yun Yun is serious this time. I’ve never seen her like this before!”

“Impossible.” Su Zhenguo shook his head. “Taking care of a vegetative person is not some easy thing. She’s only this insistent because she’s never done it. Once she tries, she’ll get it. Best case, she’ll last three to five days. Worst case, maybe half a month. Not more.”

It wasn’t that he underestimated his daughter—it was just… the best estimate he could give.

Wang Guifen still felt like her daughter had changed, but after thinking it through, she finally said: “Let’s just wait and see, then.”

Su Zhenguo sighed. “What a pity about Changdong.”

He had really been satisfied with this son-in-law. When they were first introduced, he had taken a liking to him at a glance.

Who would’ve thought, three years later, he’d be carried home like this?

Even if he had come back missing an arm or a leg, he would have accepted it. Now that the country was beginning to focus on the economy, it wasn’t hard to rent a small shop and run a business. But becoming a vegetative state—how was their daughter supposed to live?

“Exactly!” Wang Guifen sighed as well.

They had all been very satisfied with this son-in-law. They had truly treated him as half a son. But fate had other plans.