nagpurpolice Chapter 1534 - 1015: Confession
Chapter 1534 - 1015: Confession
When Chuxia spoke, Yu Tao’s mind was also racing; why was she so afraid of returning to City A? Was it really because of loneliness, or was there something else?
At this point, she couldn’t continue deceiving herself and keep avoiding it. Some things must be faced sooner or later. Solving them earlier might be better for everyone...
"Sister-in-law..." Lifting her head and looking at Chuxia with a serious expression, Yu Tao sighed, "You’re such a smart person; you must have figured out long ago that my staying in Capital City is basically avoiding.
Since it involves my family, I’ve always been reluctant to think about it, much less deeply contemplate it. It’s awkward to discuss with mom or grandma, and the longer these things accumulate in my heart, the more unbearable it becomes.
But now I’ve realized that continuing to evade isn’t a solution. Instead..." she paused and smiled bitterly, "it’s making it difficult for Zhou Xikang over there."
"Sister-in-law, no matter what’s happening over there, if I can help in any way, I definitely won’t hesitate." Chuxia looked at her solemnly, "I’m serious, sister-in-law; don’t be polite with me." Indeed, during this period, she noticed the heavy burdens behind the other’s happy facade, but didn’t inquire further since both her mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law were wise. If they didn’t say anything, why should she act like she knew it all?
"I know..." Yu Tao sighed and smiled at her, "Even if I didn’t know before, now I surely know. I’ve always been curious as to why you have so many close friends, now I finally understand. For people to be intimate with you, you must first be intimate with them. If you’re guarded, how can they be close to you?
Of course, it’s not about being indiscriminately intimate, overall, sister-in-law, your ability to recognize people really surpasses mine. Take my family for instance, after marrying into the Zhou family, whenever possible, the Zhou family members are always generous in helping.
Many times, when I didn’t anticipate something, mom and grandma already thought it through. If not for my insistence, my brother and sister’s jobs would have all been arranged by the Zhou family.
Luckily, I’m aware of their capabilities and temperaments, and I blocked this arrangement. In hindsight, it’s probably the wisest thing I’ve ever done.
In the past, even when they favored my brother and sister’s family, I never overthought it, even justified it for them. After all, sons are their roots, so favoring a son is understandable.
But now, it’s clear it’s not about roots. In their eyes, once I’m married, I’m no longer part of the Yu family. They try to take advantage of me as much as possible.
Of course, this doesn’t include my mom. She treats us all equally, and even because of their scheming against me, she fought hard on my behalf.
Because of this, my mom’s health hasn’t been good. I’ve thought it through; I’ll discuss it with her later and have her come live with us, and then there’ll be no need for further contact with the Yu family."
"Sister-in-law definitely has reasons for saying this. Our family wasn’t worry-free when we lived in the countryside either. Sometimes, it’s true that relatives don’t always treat you sincerely." If she wasn’t hurt to the core by relatives, how could she say such things? Chuxia didn’t ask for reasons but held her hand to provide strength.
"Sister-in-law, I don’t need to hide it from you..." Biting her lip, Yu Tao’s lips curled into a bitter smile, "After I gave birth to Yanyan, they came to visit me, sighing repeatedly.
Later..." After a long pause to calm her emotions, she continued, "Later, my grandma finally revealed the reason behind their sighs.
They actually had ideas about Laoqi. My sister is twenty-three this year, and they feel that since I didn’t give Zhou family a boy, I’m destined to fall out of favor, better let my sister marry Laoqi as an extra insurance.
Of course, I refused. It’s not like I’m deliberately belittling my sister, but with her character, even bringing shoes for Laoqi would be too crude for him. I’ve always been embarrassed to share this with anyone. When mom and grandma said let me come to Capital City, I really felt a sense of relief.
To put it bluntly, it’s because I’m thin-skinned and uncomfortable saying no, letting them push further and further. While I’m away, they keep approaching Zhou Xikang.
Even my grandparents went together to find Zhou Xikang, asking him to help broker the match. Initially, he handled them politely, saying he’d propose when the time was right.