Chapter 78 Drive Away

"Hmph! Heartless? Who was heartless first? He injured his leg and not only lost his job, but you also ruthlessly deprived him of even the most basic opportunity for treatment! Not one of you even thought of having him hospitalized to treat his injury, and you just brought him home so hastily."

"Furthermore, the 200 yuan compensation from the factory should have been Brother Shan's lifeline, but you ruthlessly divided it all up."

In the end, my husband and I only received a pitiful 200 yuan, which was just enough to buy a place to live. Is this what they call family affection?

Have you even considered how we'll manage in the future? What if Brother Shan's leg doesn't fully heal after he's discharged from the hospital and he becomes disabled and lame?

"Given his current condition, it will be difficult for him to engage in heavy physical labor in the future. So who will bear the burden of supporting his family and raising his children? Have you ever considered these issues for us, even for a moment?"

At this moment, Ma Aning could no longer suppress her anger and grievances, and she took a big step forward.

Tears welled in her eyes as she stared intently at the indifferent faces before her, as if trying to find a trace of guilt or remorse in their expressions.

However, all she received in response was silence and evasive glances. He stared intently at Qian Danu, questioning her relentlessly.

Qian Danu's face instantly turned as pale as a sheet of paper, completely devoid of color.

She bit her lip tightly, her eyes firm and determined, and said again, "I had no choice but to accept the difficult situation you were in! I couldn't just stand by and watch San'er become a burden on his two older brothers' path!"

At this moment, Ma Aning's face showed a hint of anger and dissatisfaction. She retorted without any politeness, "Hmph, according to you, does that mean it's just us, husband and wife, who should be unlucky?"

When Shan Ge injured his leg, you cut ties with me without a word. Now that he's recovered and our family's life has just started to improve, you shamelessly reappear before us!

Qian Daniu was momentarily speechless after being choked by these words, but she quickly recovered. After taking a deep breath, she stared straight at Ma Aning and asked in a slightly trembling voice, "So, are these words San'er's idea, or are they your own thoughts?"

Ma Aning showed no sign of softening. She straightened her back and answered firmly, "My husband and I have always been of one mind. Every word I say represents his thoughts."

"So, from today onwards, please don't come to my house anymore, ma'am. Just pretend you've never known us!"

Ma Aning looked expressionlessly at the old man in front of her, whom she had once regarded as family, and said, word by word.

After saying that, Ma Aning turned around without hesitation and strode towards the house.

Shen Xiaoxiao, who was watching with great interest, hadn't even reacted when Ma Aning grabbed her and dragged her into the house.

Then, with a loud bang, the dilapidated door slammed shut, completely cutting off the world outside.

At this moment, only Qian Daniu was left standing alone, like a wooden sculpture, dumbfounded.

Her eyes widened, her face filled with astonishment and disbelief.

Seeing this, the surrounding villagers shook their heads and sighed, muttering, "If only they had known this would happen..."

Then they dispersed in twos and threes, leaving Qian Daniu alone to face the empty, desolate street.

A gust of cold wind blew by, stirring up fallen leaves and dust, making Qian Danu feel chilly all over.

She couldn't help but shiver, a nameless fear and loneliness welling up inside her.

Had she really done something wrong? She wondered silently.

The third son injured his leg and can no longer work and earn money like before. If he continues to stay at home, he will only become a burden to his two older brothers. Separating them seems to be a last resort...

But why does everyone think it's her fault? The more Qian Daniu thought about it, the more wronged she felt. Tears welled up in her eyes, but she held them back.

Looking up into the distance, I could see Shen Zishan's figure gradually becoming clearer, slowly returning from outside.

Qian Danu's eyes lit up instantly, as if she had discovered a treasure, and she hurriedly went forward to greet her.

"San'er! I came all the way to your house to find you, but your wife wouldn't even let me in the door!"

As Qian Daniu spoke, she instinctively leaned close to Shen Zishan to complain, her face showing a hint of grievance and dissatisfaction.

However, Shen Zishan listened to Qian Daniu's words without expression, and then replied indifferently, "Auntie, our two families are not really that close relatives. Since my wife didn't invite you in, then it's inconvenient for me to invite you in as well."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around without hesitation, gently pushed open his own door, stepped inside, and then slammed the door shut, leaving Qian Daniu alone outside.

Qian Daniu stood there, stunned, her face filled with disbelief. She muttered to herself, "You actually called me 'Auntie'? No, this can't be! You're my son! I raised you with so much love and care, how could you do this to me..."

She walked back in a daze, as if she had lost her soul.

When Qian Danu finally arrived home, Shen Chen was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, resting.

Hearing the door open, he opened his eyes and looked over, and was immediately startled by Qian Daniu's dazed appearance.

"Old woman, what's wrong with you? Don't scare me!"

Startled, he quickly sat up in bed and rushed to Qian Daniu's side, holding her hands tightly and asking with concern.

As if she had found a savior, Qian Daniu burst into tears, sobbing as she said, "Old man, we really don't have a third son anymore! No matter how much I cry, beg, or even throw a tantrum, he's determined not to acknowledge me as his mother! Waaah..."

After a heavy silence, he said, "Sigh! Old woman, don't go there again. I can guess that he doesn't recognize us, after all, we abandoned them when he was at his lowest point."

"But we had no choice back then, did we?" Qian Danu wanted to make an excuse, but seeing the heavy expression on her face, she stopped talking.

"Listen to me, old woman, don't go there again. Let's just pretend we never had such a son." Zhong Chen was also very regretful, but it was too late for regrets.

Shen Zishan entered the room from the other side and met the eyes of the two children.

"What's wrong? Dad went out this morning, and you don't recognize him when he comes back this afternoon?" Shen Zishan said jokingly as he picked up the two children, one in each arm.

"Dad, you're amazing," Shen Xiaoxiao said, giving Shen Zishan a big kiss on the cheek.

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