HCB Chapter 318 Zhu Shihong's Final Promise
Chapter 318 Zhu Shihong's Final Promise
Ever since Li Dongsheng got into trouble, Zhu Shihong has been crying all day long.
My parents-in-law suddenly looked much older and never smiled at all every day.
This murder case also made the whole village realize how terrible Zhu Shihong’s past was.
In the days that followed, Zhu Shihong seldom went out.
Her mother also came here, weeping and crying: "I really don't know what sin our family has committed!"
"How long have you been married and your husband has already had an accident?"
"Come home with mom. You can still abort the baby while it's still small. I'm looking for a matchmaker to help you find a good family."
"In your current situation, it's impossible to find a young man. But it's not a problem to find a second-married man."
Li Dongsheng's parents sat on the kang, listening and sighing silently.
Now that my son has become a murderer, his life is definitely ruined.
They had no right to ask their daughter-in-law to continue staying in this family, but they still hoped that Zhu Shihong could give birth to the child before leaving, so as to leave a descendant for the Li family.
But the old couple couldn't even bring themselves to say such a request.
Zhu Shihong lowered her head and gently stroked her belly with her hand.
After a while, she looked up at her mother with a bitter expression on her lips: "Mom, go back. I will definitely give birth to the child!"
"This incident started because of me. Dongsheng killed those two beasts because of me."
"If I leave right after he gets into trouble, what kind of person would I be?"
"Besides, Dongsheng and I are still a legal couple, and his parents also need someone to take care of them..."
When Li Dongsheng's parents heard Zhu Shihong's words, tears welled up in their eyes. Their weather-beaten faces were full of emotion, their lips trembled, but they could not utter a complete sentence.
Father Li wiped away his tears with the rough back of his hand and said in a hoarse voice: "Xiaohong, it is our Li family who is sorry for you and has wronged you. But you can say this, I... my heart... really is..." Before he finished speaking, he choked up again.
Mother Li also held Zhu Shihong's hand tightly, tears streaming down her wrinkled face: "Child, you are a good girl. Dongsheng has been in trouble, you still have a long way to go in the future, and your mother can't delay you..."
"If you can really give birth to the child, Mom will raise it. I promise not to cause you any trouble in the future..."
"Mom...this is my child too." Zhu Shihong forced a smile and said, "Why would I give birth to him if I don't want to raise him?"
"I don't plan to get married again. I will take care of you for Dongsheng in the future."
Zhu Shihong's mother's eyes widened, her face full of confusion and anger. She stood up, pointed at Zhu Shihong and shouted: "You silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about!"
"You are still young, are you going to be dragged down by this family for the rest of your life? If you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about me and your father!"
Zhu Shihong's mother stamped her feet in anger and continued in a sharp voice: "What's wrong with this life? Why are you so stubborn!"
"I absolutely won't allow you to have this child. Now pack your things and come home with me!"
The atmosphere in the room was so heavy that it was suffocating. Zhu Shihong's mother's accusations echoed in this small space, but Zhu Shihong still sat there firmly, motionless.
Li Dongsheng's parents looked embarrassed and helpless. They were grateful to Zhu Shihong for her loyalty, but also felt guilty for being angry at her mother.
Put yourself in their shoes. If their daughter encountered this situation, they might have the same attitude as Zhu Shihong's mother.
After a long while, Zhu Shihong raised her head, looked directly into her mother's eyes, and said slowly: "Mom, don't be angry. I know you are doing this for my own good, but you have to be conscientious. Dongsheng has come to this point because of me. If I leave now, I will never be at peace in my life."
Zhu Shihong's mother was so angry that she was shaking all over: "Conscience? You talk about conscience, but who will talk to you about conscience? You still have a long life ahead of you, and you will definitely have to get married. It doesn't matter whether you have children or not!"
Zhu Shihong bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly: "Mom, I have made up my mind. I will give birth to the child and take good care of Dongsheng's parents. We will talk about the future later."
Zhu Shihong's mother looked at her daughter's stubborn appearance and knew that it was useless to say more. She glared at Li Dongsheng's parents fiercely, turned around and slammed the door and left.
The room fell quiet. Zhu Shihong sighed softly and said to Li Dongsheng's parents, "Mom and Dad, don't take it to heart. Let's live a good life together in the future." Li Dongsheng's parents nodded repeatedly, with tears in their eyes.
As time went by, Zhu Shihong's belly grew bigger and bigger, and her movements became more and more inconvenient, but she still managed all the affairs of the family. Li Dongsheng's parents saw it and felt pain in their hearts, so they took good care of Zhu Shihong.
Rumors in the village never stopped, but Zhu Shihong chose to turn a deaf ear to them. She had only one belief in her heart, and that was to protect this home.
Finally, the child was born, a boy. When the baby cried, Zhu Shihong shed tears of happiness. Li Dongsheng's parents hugged their grandson and smiled for the first time in a long time.
As her children grew up, Zhu Shihong's life gradually gained new hope and motivation. Her perseverance and dedication also gradually changed the views of the villagers, and everyone began to admire her.
It was not until Li Dongsheng's parents died one after another that she took her children and left this place.
Now my son has grown up and has started working.
This time, the mother and daughter came to Lingyun Temple to seek a marriage for their son.
I never thought that I would meet Li Dongsheng here.
As the past events came to mind, Zhu Shihong's heart was no longer troubled.
Regret or resentment. What's the use...
She doesn't want anything now, she just hopes her son is healthy and safe.
Li Dongsheng used to live every day like a year, but now, looking at the mother and son, he sighs at the passing of time.
His eyes revealed deep guilt and self-blame, an unspeakable heaviness.
Now that his son is so old, he has not fulfilled any of his obligations to support him or fulfill his responsibilities as a father...
He rubbed his hands subconsciously, feeling nervous and helpless: "Child... it's... I'm sorry for you and your mother."
"Dad..." The young man named Li Liang said to his father softly, "My mom and I have never hated you..."
"My mother once said that if it weren't for what happened back then, you would have been a good father."
"I have consulted a lawyer about your case. The most you can get is a suspended death sentence, and the most likely sentence is around 20 to 25 years..."
"Behave yourself in prison and try to get your sentence reduced."
"When you come out, I will support you!"