HCB Chapter 298 Don't force him, let him choose his own life.
Chapter 298 Don't force him, let him choose his own life.
Seeing this, Zhao Tian's mother knew she couldn't change her daughter's mind.
He let out a long breath.
“Zhao Tian, remember, your mother has never mistreated you in the slightest. Since you don’t want to go through with this marriage and you don’t want to marry Heping, your mother will not force you.”
"I'll return this fifty yuan betrothal money to Heping tomorrow."
"But there's one thing you need to know: if you ever regret it someday, don't hold me and cry!"
"Whether your life is good or bad in the future, don't blame your mother. It's all your own fault!"
As she spoke, Zhao's mother wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand, then turned and went back into the house.
As for Zhao Tian, who was kneeling on the ground, her mother did not go over to help her up.
She somewhat resented having given birth to such a stubborn daughter, but no matter what, she was still her own flesh and blood.
She felt sorry for Zhao Tian, as they were all children she had carried for ten months and given birth to.
But since her daughter has her own ideas and wants to live her own life, she chooses not to interfere.
She plans to return the fifty yuan dowry to Heping first thing tomorrow morning.
Wei Heping is indeed a good kid. Although he has no father and his mother is in poor health, Heping is a hard-working and reliable person. Therefore, Zhao's mother believes that Zhao Tian will have a good life if she marries Heping.
He accepted the bride price first in order to put pressure on Zhao Tian.
Who knew that her child would be so stubborn and just wouldn't agree?
Now that things have come to this, she, as the mother, has done her best. If Zhao Tian really regrets it later, there's nothing her mother can do.
Zhao Tian knelt on the ground, watching her mother leave with a disappointed look on her face.
Did I really do something wrong?
But all I wanted to do was try my best to live my own life.
Is this really wrong?
A person only has one life and one chance, and Zhao Tian felt that she had waited so long.
We must see the results.
Zhao Tian took a deep breath and got up from the ground.
Standing at the doorway, looking into the house.
"Mom, thank you for your understanding. No matter what, I will take good care of you in the future," Zhao Tian said to the house.
Looking at the situation in the courtyard, Gu Ningning really didn't know whether she should go in at this time.
But Zhao Tian's older sister is willing to do this for her older brother...
Gu Ningning really felt that Sister Zhao Tian was an extremely brave person.
After thinking about it for a moment, Gu Ningning decided that it would be better to go home first and tell her older brother about it.
Soon, Gu Ningning jogged home.
When Gu's mother saw that Gu Ningning had returned so quickly, and alone, she found it a little strange.
Gu Ningning was asked why Zhao Tian hadn't come back with them. Had something happened?
Gu Ningning called her mother, Gu Nansu, and Niannian to her eldest brother's room.
I told them what I had seen outside Zhao Tian's house.
The reason she named her Su Niannian was mainly because Gu Ningning thought her second sister-in-law was quite clever and might have some other ideas.
Upon hearing Gu Ningning's words, everyone present fell silent.
After looking at everyone, Gu Ningning's gaze returned to her eldest brother, Gu Zhendong.
"Big brother, Sister Zhao Tian is already so brave. If you continue like this, you'll be acting less like a man!" Gu Ningning said to Gu Zhendong.
Although she was young and might not understand the love and affection of adults, she felt that Sister Zhao Tian had done a lot for her older brother.
Su Niannian pulled Gu Ningning to her side.
"You can't force matters of the heart. Don't pressure your older brother. Let him think it through before making a decision."
Su Niannian felt that Gu Zhendong had already experienced one failed relationship, and he couldn't accept Zhao Tian out of pity or sympathy.
That would be bad for both sides.
Zhao Tian's feelings are genuine, but the most important thing for two people to be together is liking and loving each other.
Therefore, Su Niannian wanted to give Gu Zhendong space to figure things out on his own.
Gu Nan also agreed with Su Niannian's idea.
If two people don't truly love each other, being together will only lead to a life of compromise.
Although many people in this era were engaged in arranged marriages, and there were even daughters who were sold and wives who were bought.
But if given the choice, who wouldn't want to marry someone they truly love?
"Ningning, could you please make another trip and call Zhao Tian over for my brother? I have something I want to talk to her about," Gu Zhendong said to Gu Ningning.
"Is he going to stay with Sister Zhao Tian, or cut off all contact completely?" Gu Ningning was very curious.
She hoped it was the former.
However, Gu Zhendong had already closed his eyes and did not intend to answer Gu Ningning's question.
Seeing that Gu Ningning still wanted to ask more questions, Su Niannian pulled Gu Ningning outside.
"Let your older brother decide what to do."
"Everyone has their own choices and their own life. We can't make any decisions for your older brother."
"Listen to your older brother and go find Sister Zhao Tian," Su Niannian said, patting Gu Ningning's head.
Gu Ningning didn't understand why such a good older sister and brother like Zhao Tian wouldn't accept her.
However, she felt that Su Niannian's words made a lot of sense.
"Okay! I'll go right now." Gu Ningning nodded to Su Niannian, then ran out.
Gu's mother and Gu Nan also came out of Gu Zhendong's room.
"Zhendong, that child... sigh." Gu's mother sighed.
“He’s a grown man, over thirty years old, let him decide for himself.” Gu Nan gave his mother a reassuring look.
Gu Ningning jogged all the way to the outside of Zhao Tian's yard.
The gate to the courtyard was open, and Zhao Tian was sitting inside washing clothes.
Gu Ningning walked in and called out, "Sister Tian'er."
Zhao Tian heard someone calling her and put down the clothes she was holding.
Seeing that it was Gu Ningning coming over, a smile forced onto his calm face.
Gu Ningning could see that there were still tear stains on Zhao Tian's face.
"Sister Tian'er, why don't you come to our house for dinner tonight? My older brother asked me to come and call you." Gu Ningning walked over with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Tian wondered if Gu Zhendong had invited her to dinner.
Could it be that she wants to say something to me?
When I went to work today, I heard from the villagers that a car had come to the village, and they didn't know whose relative it was.
When I got off work in the evening, someone said they were looking for Old Gu's family.
Could it be...
Zhao Tian had a bad feeling about her.
But now that things have come to this, no matter what happens or what the outcome, we have to face it, right?
“Okay, then wait for your sister for a moment,” Zhao Tian said to Gu Ningning.
I got up and put the unwashed clothes aside, then washed my hands and face.
"Mom, I'm going out for a bit. I won't be eating at home tonight," Zhao Tian called out to the house.
There was no response.
Zhao Tian left with Gu Ningning.