novelaction Chapter 308 A Mother's Bitter Heart!
Chapter 308 A Mother's Bitter Heart!
"Thank you, thank you so much," Aunt Zhao said, holding Su Niannian's hand.
"Aunt Zhao, you're too kind. We'll be family soon, so what's on your side is what's on our side," Su Niannian said with a smile to Zhao Tian's mother.
The meaning couldn't be clearer: I'd help out of consideration for the family.
So please don't refuse Zhao Tian's offer to marry into the family.
Su Niannian wasn't usually one to meddle in other people's business. It wasn't because Zhao Tian was about to marry her older brother that she was willing to pull some strings and give her a hand.
If it were a complete stranger, Su Niannian might not have been so kind as to offer help.
Everyone has their own way of living and their own destiny. Su Niannian is not a saint and has no intention of saving the world.
Listening to Su Niannian's words and seeing Su Niannian's innocent smile, Aunt Zhao knew that Su Niannian was subtly reminding her.
But Aunt Zhao didn't mind at all.
Judging from what happened tonight, the Gu family are all very good people.
At least, Zhao Tian from my family won't be wronged by marrying into that family.
When something happens, the Gu family really steps up.
In Zhao Tianniang's eyes, as long as her daughter lives a good life in the future and she feels happy, that's enough.
Nothing else matters.
“Of course, we’re family.” Zhao Tian’s mother said, looking at Gu’s mother.
"Does Zhao Da Meizi agree to the marriage between my Zhendong and Zhao Tian?" Gu's mother asked upon hearing Zhao Tian's mother's words.
I can finally relax.
This means they have agreed to the marriage.
That's great, I'm glad you agreed.
"Yes, I agree."
"I just hope that you family-oriented people can take better care of my Zhao Tian in the future and not beat or scold her. If Zhao Tian does anything wrong, you can come to my house and talk to me about it. Please don't lay a hand on Zhao Tian."
"As for chores, my Zhao Tian is very diligent and would never slack off at her in-laws' house."
Zhao Tian's mother let go of Su Niannian's hand and walked to Zhao Tian's side.
He held Zhao Tian's shoulders, his eyes filled with tears.
She didn't want her child to marry into a wealthy family or marry into a high-class family. She only hoped that her child would live a peaceful and happy life.
In this day and age, a woman is already considered lucky if she isn't beaten or scolded.
"What are you saying? Once Zhao Tian marries into our family, I will definitely treat her like my own daughter."
“Not only will I not beat or scold her, but I will also treat her well. I will treat my daughter-in-law the same way I treat my son and daughter.”
“I feel much better now than before, and I don’t let Zhao Tian do all the housework anymore. I’m already very grateful that she can lend me a hand when she’s not busy.”
Gu's mother was speaking from the bottom of her heart to Zhao Tian's mother.
She never had any preference for sons over daughters. Since a perfectly good girl had married into her family, and her family's social class wasn't good, and Gu Zhendong was a divorced man with a child.
If it weren't for Zhao Tian, he probably wouldn't have had a good chance of finding a wife in the future.
Even if he finds a wife, she probably won't be as suitable as he wants.
Gu's mother was very happy that Zhao Tian was able to marry Gu Zhendong.
Therefore, they will treat Zhao Tian like a daughter and love her dearly.
"I feel relieved to hear you say that."
"If one day your Gu family can no longer tolerate my daughter, please send her back. Please, please don't beat or scold her..."
When Zhao Tian's mother got to this point, her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
She truly loves her children.
These are all the flesh and blood that fell from her body during her ten months of pregnancy.
In Zhao Tianniang's heart, her four children were more important than her own life.
As long as the child is well, a mother will do anything to support her child.
"Mother..." Zhao Tian realized how outrageous her words had been that afternoon when she heard her mother's words.
In this world, her mother is the only one who loves her unconditionally, no matter what she does.
But this afternoon, I broke my mother's heart.
I was wrong, I was really wrong.
"Mother, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said those things to you this afternoon."
Zhao Tian hugged her mother, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
Zhao Tian's mother also hugged her daughter tightly, knowing that her precious daughter would soon be getting married.
It's about to leave me.
She was reluctant to part with her daughter, but she hoped that her daughter could live a good life in the future.
"Silly child, why are you crying? What grudge could a mother and daughter possibly hold against each other overnight?"
"As long as you're well, I don't care about anything else." Zhao Tian's mother hugged Zhao Tian and stroked her hair.
Zhao Tian felt a warm glow inside as she nestled in her mother's embrace.
Looking at the scene before her, Su Niannian was indeed somewhat envious.
If her own mother were still alive, she would probably be just like Zhao Tian's mother.
Being held by one's own mother must feel so warm.
Having a mother like that must be a blessing.
Su Niannian looked at Zhao Tian and her daughter in front of her and felt a little envious.
Gu Nan noticed the change in his little girl's expression.
He came to Su Niannian's side.
He held Su Niannian's small hand with one hand and put his arm around her shoulder with the other.
Su Niannian felt her small hand being held in Gu Nan's hand.
A warmth spread from my palm to my heart.
"Mother, if you could see how happy I am now from heaven, wouldn't you be happy for me?" Su Niannian thought to herself.
"Alright, alright, are you still going to hug me like that?" Zhao Tian's mother patted Zhao Tian's back and let go of her.
“You’re a grown woman now, you’ll get married soon, and you’ll be a mother too,” Zhao Tian’s mother said to Zhao Tian.
“Yes, girls get married when they grow up. It’s always been like this, from ancient times to the present. We old women are the same.” Gu’s mother said with a smile to Zhao Tian’s mother.
"Yes, that's how it's always been, generation after generation." Zhao Tian's mother smiled as well.
Although Gu Zhendong wasn't the best son-in-law in their eyes, their daughter was happy with him, so he was the best and most suitable.
"I came here today to give Zhao Tian a betrothal gift," Gu's mother continued.
"I wonder if there are any other requirements on our side, besides the monetary gift?"
Gu's mother asked Zhao Tian's parents.
"I think the bride price should be whatever you feel comfortable with. Anyway, it's Zhao Tian's own choice, so don't treat her too badly," Zhao Tian's mother said to Gu's mother.
“That’s natural.” Mrs. Gu smiled.
"By the way, Mother, Gu Nan is preparing to return to the military base in Beijing. He plans to take Aunt Gu and Brother Gu with him. Brother Gu's idea is that we get married and then he will take me with him."
“But Brother Gu also said that if you two don’t agree, he’s willing to stay in Kaoshan Village for my sake. In the end, whether we go to Beijing or not is up to you,” Zhao Tian said to her parents.