Dressed as a little fool: marry and have children

Yu Haitang and He Yuzhu walked out hand in hand slowly from the door of the Civil Affairs Bureau, which symbolized a new beginning and an end. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves, sprinkling on them in patches, but it did not seem to completely dispel the complex emotions on their faces.

Yu Haitang tightly grasped the divorce certificate she had just obtained, her fingers trembling slightly, and her eyes showed both relief and a hint of barely perceptible sadness.

Yu's father, Yu's mother and Yu Li had been waiting anxiously outside. When they saw Yu Haitang coming out, they immediately surrounded her, their eyes full of concern and eagerness.

Yu's father took two steps at a time and almost rushed to Yu Haitang, his eyes fixed on the certificate in her hand, his tone filled with unquestionable severity.

"Haitang, tell me quickly, is the divorce finalized? Did he give you the money readily?" Yu's father looked back and forth between He Yuzhu and Yu Haitang, as if looking for clues to the answer.

Yu Haitang took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calm and firm: "Well, we have completed the formalities. As for the money, he said he would take me to..."

As she spoke, she turned her head to look at He Yuzhu, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

Yu's father's face suddenly turned gloomy, his brows furrowed, and his brows were like two sharp blades shooting straight at He Yuzhu, not giving Yu Haitang a chance to finish her words.

He took a step forward, his chest rising and falling slightly, obviously driven by anger, and his voice was filled with unquestionable majesty:

"He Yuzhu, what are you talking about? You said at the beginning that you would give me money if we divorce, but now you are going to deny it?

As the leader of the steel mill, aren't you afraid of being criticized and scolded, saying that my daughter has been with you for so many years, but in the end she has lost everything?"

Seeing this, Yu Haitang hurriedly took a step forward and almost trotted to Yu's father. She gently and almost cautiously took Yu's father's arm, as if she was comforting a lion that was about to get angry.

She explained softly, "Dad, don't be anxious. Listen to me slowly. He didn't say he wouldn't give me the money."

Having said that, she tilted her head slightly and glanced at He Yuzhu who was standing not far away from her with the corner of her eye. There was both comfort for her father and trust in He Yuzhu in her eyes.

"Just now in there, he... He Yuzhu specifically explained it to me, saying that as soon as I got out, he would take me to the bank to withdraw money."

Yu Haitang's voice became softer, and she almost spoke to Yu's father in a coaxing tone, trying to calm his anger.

After being persuaded and persuaded by his daughter, Yu's father's originally tense expression relaxed a little, but he still looked at He Yuzhu awkwardly, with both dissatisfaction and embarrassment in his eyes.

He sighed softly, and said to his daughter with a reproachful tone: "Why didn't you tell me earlier? You made me worry for nothing and almost made a fool of myself."

Yu's mother was watching this scene from the side, and she interrupted at the right time: "Okay, Old Yu, let's stop wasting time here.

Haitang is right, let's hurry to the bank. Look at the time. If we are late, the bank staff will be off work. By then, we will have to postpone withdrawing money until tomorrow, which is so troublesome."

"Let's go!"

He Yuzhu's voice was low and powerful. He looked around and found that because of the dispute just now, several pedestrians had stopped and cast curious glances at him.

He didn't want to become the topic of conversation after dinner, and he didn't want Yu Haitang to feel embarrassed in such an environment, so he said this decisively, then took a big step and took the lead in walking towards the bank.

His steps were firm and powerful, and every step seemed to declare his determination and responsibility.

On the way to the bank, the group was silent and the atmosphere seemed a bit depressing. Yu Haitang followed behind his father and mother, but from time to time she would secretly glance at He Yuzhu's back.

His back seemed so lonely and determined, causing Yu Haitang to feel a complex emotion.

She didn't know what she was thinking about, whether she was recalling the past or thinking about how to go in the future. But her eyes clearly revealed an indescribable loss and reluctance.

Finally, the group arrived at the bank. He Yuzhu walked to the counter with ease and quickly completed the withdrawal procedure.

When he handed a thick stack of banknotes to Yu Haitang, there was no hesitation or reluctance in his eyes, as if this was just his responsibility and obligation.

He didn't say a word, but turned around silently and left the bank, leaving behind a resolute and lonely back.

Yu Haitang stared at the money in her hand, feeling mixed emotions. At this moment, Yu's mother seemed to sense something, and she immediately understood what Yu's father meant when she received his subtle gaze.

She quickly stepped forward and snatched the money from Yu Haitang's hand. Her action was so fast that Yu Haitang was caught off guard.

"Mom, what are you doing to rob me of my money?"

Yu Haitang was surprised, but also confused and angry. She didn't understand why her mother would do such a thing at this time. Was she going to deprive her of her last bit of dignity and autonomy?

"Child, it's inconvenient for you to carry so much money. Mom will keep it for you. The salary you have is enough for your daily pocket money."

There was a seemingly gentle smile on Yu's mother's face, but there was an unquestionable light in her eyes.

She gently patted the back of Yu Haitang's hand. There was some soothing in that action, but more of it was a strength that could not be rejected.

Yu Haitang frowned slightly when she heard this. She felt something was wrong, but she couldn't tell what exactly was wrong.

She looked up at her mother, trying to find the answer from her expression, but she only saw that familiar and gentle face, without any sign of abnormality.

"But..." Yu Haitang was about to say something but was interrupted by Yu Li beside her.

"Let's go, Haitang."

There was a hint of urgency in Yu Li's tone, her eyes shifted between her mother and Yu Haitang, and she finally chose to stand on her mother's side.

She knew in her heart that once the money was in her mother's hands, it would never return to Yu Haitang. But she was selfish by nature and did not intend to fight against her mother for Yu Haitang.

Yu Haitang was a little dazed when Yu Li called her like that. She looked at Yu Li, then at her mother, and an indescribable feeling welled up in her heart.

In the end, she chose to remain silent, as if she had acquiesced to her mother's arrangement.

"Okay, Mom, I'll go back first." Yu Haitang's voice was a little low. She forced a smile and said goodbye to her mother. Then, she turned around and followed Yu Li out of the bank step by step.

On the way back to the courtyard, Yu Haitang was in an extremely heavy mood. She kept thinking about what had just happened, and she always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't put her finger on it.

She looked at Yu Li beside her, trying to find some answers from her eyes, but Yu Li deliberately avoided her gaze, as if it had nothing to do with her.

It was not until later, when Yu Haitang remarried and recalled this past event, that she suddenly realized that she had lost control of her own destiny that day in the bank.

The divorce property that should have belonged to her had already vanished with her mother's "help". At that moment, she regretted it deeply, but could only accept this cruel reality silently.

......

Yu's father's gaze closely followed Yu Haitang's gradually receding back. In those eyes, which had experienced many vicissitudes of life, there was a complex intertwined emotion - worry about his daughter's future, and the decision he had to make as a father.

He slowly turned around and looked at Yu's mother with a sharp gaze, his tone was firm and unquestionable:

"Find a family for Haitang as soon as possible and let her get married as soon as possible." Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between teeth, filled with a heavy sense of responsibility.

Upon hearing this, Yu's mother couldn't help but frown slightly, with a hint of imperceptible worry and reluctance flashing in her eyes. She bit her lower lip lightly, as if she wanted to refute, but in the end she just responded softly:

"Are we being too hasty? Haitang has just gone through an accident and needs time to adjust..." Her voice was full of motherly tenderness and delicacy, but more of it was worry about Haitang's current situation.

However, Father Yu seemed not to have heard Mother Yu's concerns. His face darkened instantly and his tone became even more severe:

"Why are you in such a hurry? Don't forget that we still have a son who has not yet married! In this world, people's words are scary. Do you want others to point fingers at us and say irresponsible things about us?"

His eyes revealed an unquestionable determination, as if he was telling Yu's mother that this decision could not be changed.

Mother Yu was so shocked by Father Yu's words that she stood there in a daze. She looked at her husband's resolute eyes, feeling mixed emotions.

She knew that her husband did this for the future of the whole family, but as a mother, how could she not feel sorry for her daughter?

In the end, Yu's mother could only nod slowly and heavily, as if she was bowing to fate, or compromising with her husband's stubbornness.

There was a hint of helplessness and sadness in her eyes, and she forced a bitter smile at the corner of her mouth, which contained too many unspoken emotions.

As a mother, she should treat her children equally, but her inner balance always involuntarily tilts towards her son who is taking care of her in her old age.

The moment Yu's mother stepped into the house, her steps seemed particularly heavy, and each step seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight.

She walked straight to her room, closed the door, leaned against it, closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her heart.

After a moment, she opened her eyes, and there was a hint of determination in her eyes, as if she had made some kind of decision.

She walked to the desk, opened the drawer, and took out a yellowed address book. Her fingers gently stroked over each familiar name, finally stopping at a number that might bring hope.

Yu's mother began to call one by one, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, but more of it was determination and expectation.

She explained Yu Haitang's situation in detail to her relatives and friends, and asked them to help keep an eye out for a suitable partner.

The news spread quickly among relatives and friends. Everyone expressed their willingness to lend a hand, and some even took the initiative to help inquire.

After several days of busyness and waiting, finally, good news reached Yu's mother's ears - someone recommended a young man, who was said to have very good conditions in all aspects.

When Yu's mother heard the news, she was both happy and worried. She immediately set about getting to know the man in detail.

Through inquiries from many sources and personal verification, I learned that he came from a well-off family that was quite prestigious in the local area. He had a gentle personality, was motivated, and was conscientious in his work.

These conditions made Yu's mother very satisfied, but a piece of information that followed made her fall into deep hesitation.

It turned out that the man had experienced a serious accident. Although he eventually saved his life, he lost his fertility.

This news was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the mother. She was well aware that according to traditional concepts, this might become a major obstacle to her daughter's happy marriage.

However, after careful consideration, Yu's mother decided to tell Yu's father about the situation.

She sat on the bed, clenched her hands, and looked firmly at Yu's father who was reading the newspaper. She took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "Old Yu, I have something to tell you..."

After listening to Yu's mother's story, Yu's father's brows were deeply twisted into the shape of a "川" character, and his eyes revealed complex emotions.

He slowly put down the newspaper in his hand, folded his hands on his knees, and leaned forward slightly, as if trying to digest this sudden news. Silence spread in the air, and only the occasional bird song could be heard outside the window.

After a long time, Father Yu finally spoke, his voice low and powerful: "This is indeed not an ideal choice, but you are also aware of our current situation, Haitang's marriage can't be delayed any longer.

As for the problem of fertility, I believe modern medicine has a way to solve it, or they can adopt a child. But the most important thing is that we can't tell Haitang the news, lest she has some thoughts in her mind and disagrees. "

After hearing this, Yu's mother's eyes could not help but turn red. She took a deep breath and tried not to let the tears fall. She nodded, her voice choking:

"I understand. I'm just worried about Haitang... Never mind. Let's do as you say."

In this way, a decision quietly took root in the hearts of the two old people. They began to secretly prepare for the wedding, striving for perfection in every detail, just hoping to leave a good memory in Haitang's heart.

A month later, Yu Haitang became the man's wife amid the blessings of her relatives and friends. At the wedding, she smiled as brightly as a flower, as if all the happiness was concentrated in this moment.

However, married life was not as perfect as she had imagined. As time went by, she gradually found that she had never been able to get pregnant and have a child.

Yu Haitang's heart began to ripple. She couldn't help but recall her previous miscarriage experience, and her heart was filled with self-blame and guilt.

She often sat alone in front of the window, staring at the sky outside, with anxiety and worry flashing in her eyes.

Every night when everyone was asleep, she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. She was afraid that she would never be a mother again, and that her husband and in-laws would dislike her because of this.

However, whenever she wanted to tell her husband about her worries, she always hesitated because she knew that this secret was kept by her parents for her happiness.

She didn't want to disappoint them, and she didn't want to destroy the family she had built with great difficulty because of this reason. So, she could only bury this pain deep in her heart and bear it alone.

Gradually, Yu Haitang's world seemed to be shrouded in an invisible haze, making her feel suffocated.

She began to unconsciously blame herself, thinking that it was her physical problems that caused her inability to get pregnant. This self-blame grew like weeds in her heart, gradually devouring her self-confidence and cheerfulness.

She smiled less and less, replaced by endless worries and sadness. She also began to be cautious in her interactions with family and friends, fearing that her "defects" would be noticed by others.

She learned to read people's expressions and always pay attention to the reactions of people around her, fearing that a word or an action would attract strange looks or comments.

She no longer expresses her opinions and feelings as freely as before, but chooses silence and compromise.

Her dressing style also became more plain, no longer pursuing fashion and individuality, as if she was telling herself in an invisible way: "You are no longer that young and confident girl."

Therefore, she could only continue to wander and struggle in this wrong self-blame until one day the truth came to light and she could be freed from this endless pain.