Stepmother Reborn: Dad, my mom hasn't hit me for three days

Seeing that his daughter had a plan, Tong's father also took the risk, "Then I will go to your parents-in-law's house every day and scold them for kidnapping my daughter! I will also go to the entrance of the brewery and let everyone who comes and goes know how they cheated me into marriage."

The onlookers gnashed their teeth in anger. How could there be such a shameless person? He deliberately didn't want his daughter to live a good life.

Tong Shuyu also began to panic. Those people in the city who didn't know the inside story would definitely scold her parents-in-law. And her father-in-law was doing business, so his reputation was very important.

She suppressed her anger and said, "Okay! I'll give you a betrothal gift! From now on, we'll go our separate ways. We'll have nothing to do with each other from now on!"

Tong's father was relieved to see his daughter give in. He knew that his daughter had completely left him. He would have to ask her for support when he was old. He simply gave up and said, "I want 10,000!"

The onlookers gasped. At this time, the minimum amount of betrothal gifts was 700-800 yuan, and the maximum was tens of thousands. But those who were tens of thousands were rich families, and they were from the countryside, and the most they could afford was 3,000 yuan. But he wanted 10,000 yuan right away! He was selling his daughter.

He wasn't afraid that Zhang Xiuhua would get angry and stop marrying. Oh, yes, he didn't care. He could still sell it to someone else. He was really shameless.

Tong Shuyu was disappointed with her father again. He never thought about her situation after marriage.

She was so angry that her eyes were red and her voice was choked with sobs, "Okay! I'll get it for you!"

She wanted to take him to the bank to withdraw money. Zhang Xiuhua was afraid of delaying the auspicious time, so she asked the person who received the gift to come over and count out 10,000 yuan in advance.

Tong's father took the money and left without even finishing the wedding.

After he left, the wedding went on as usual.

After the guests sat down, they were still discussing what had just happened, "Does the bride have an older brother, or a younger brother?"

The fact that they made trouble on the wedding day clearly showed that they did not want their daughter to have a good life. The most likely possibility is that there is a great grandfather in the family and they do not expect their daughter to support them in their old age.

"No!" Aunt Wang Er knew the whole story and told her everything. "Tong Shuyu's mother died, and her father remarried and brought two adopted sons with him. He treated those two children as treasures."

"Oh, then he only has Shu Yu as his biological daughter!" Aunt Li Si couldn't understand, "He is helping others raise a cheap son for nothing. There are still such stupid people in the world."

"Ergou's father is stupid enough, but I didn't expect him to be even more stupid." Ergou's father and his later wife at least have a biological son, and Tong's father's two step-sons have nothing to do with him. They have their own biological father, and they will only be filial to their biological father in the future.

"Why are there so many stupid people in this world?" Aunt Wang felt that this person's brain circuit was not working.

"He probably wants so much dowry just to marry his stepson off. He doesn't want any dowry at all. This kind of father is really..."

"So it's better to live with a beggar mother than a government official father. If there is a stepmother, there will be a stepfather."

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Tong Shuyu returned to her room, unable to hold back her tears. Yaoyao advised her not to cry, "Your makeup is ruined. It's not your fault."

Tong Shuyu didn't want to cry, but she felt guilty for bringing shame to her in-laws today. Yaoyao could only ask Zhang Xiuhua to come over.

Zhang Xiuhua asked the others to leave first. The room had been renovated and the quilt was newly made. She sat next to Tong Shuyu and said, "Wedding is a happy day. It's unlucky to cry."

Tong Shuyu then wiped away her tears and said, "I just feel wronged. I also embarrassed you and dad."

Zhang Xiuhua laughed, "We have nothing to be ashamed of. But you, don't take it personally. Didn't I tell you that I also have a stepmother? The situation was the same as yours. My father refused to support my education because of my two stepchildren. My life was worse than yours at that time. Your mother died when you were seventeen, and my mother died when I was seven."

This was the first time Tong Shuyu had heard of this, and Ji Lin had never mentioned it to her before, "Then you..."

"There's nothing to hate." Zhang Xiuhua sighed, "Some people in this world are born with both parents and are loved by their elders, while others are orphans. If someone doesn't love you, just leave him behind and hold on to the one who loves you."

Tong Shuyu pursed her lips, "I'm not as good as you."

"You are still young, and it's normal for you to take everything very seriously. When you reach my age, you will take everything lightly." Zhang Xiuhua touched her head, "Your future is bright. But your father will regret his choice sooner or later."

After hearing this, Tong Shuyu's depression finally dissipated. She burst into tears and laughed, "I am the one who caused you trouble. I also embarrassed you in front of your relatives."

"Silly child, what's there to be ashamed of? We are a family. You told me what kind of person your father is, and I have been mentally prepared." Zhang Xiuhua asked Tong Shuyu to go home before because she wanted to make preparations in advance, but it was a pity that Tong Shuyu didn't want to see her biological parents. However, making a scene at the wedding would not cause any discussion except for the guests. She didn't care about it, "As long as you and Jilin live a good life, that's all."

Tong Shuyu nodded, "Thank you, Mom!"

Zhang Xiuhua rubbed her head, "I'll call the makeup artist in, your makeup is smudged. After you're done, go out and toast. Today is a big day, don't look sad. Otherwise, you'll have to look sad after marriage, which is unlucky."

"it is good!"

After a while, Ji Lin took Tong Shuyu to toast relatives and friends. Li Fengjiao also came back with her daughter Qiaoling and comforted Tong Shuyu, "Live a good life in the future, don't worry, we have your back."

It was the first time that Tong Shuyu met this aunt. Unexpectedly, she comforted her and she smiled and nodded.

Zhang Xiuhua invited everyone to eat. With Xu Chunying's enthusiastic introduction, she also met Hongxia's boyfriend, who was average looking, wore glasses, and looked gentle. If there was any merit, it was probably that he was very nice to Hongxia and kept picking food for her.

Xu Chunying was probably afraid that her daughter would be upset again, so she did not make things difficult for her son-in-law and repeatedly praised him for being a filial child.

Zhang Xiuhua also gave face, "Yes, Xiao Guo looks like a kind person. He is a good match for Hongxia."

Xu Chunying smiled from ear to ear, "They decided to get married during the Chinese New Year."

Zhang Xiuhua smiled and said, "Okay. I'll help you then."

Aunt Li Si asked Xu Chunying, "Your Hongwen is not young anymore, right? Does he have a girlfriend?"

Xu Chunying smiled and said, "There is an order of seniority. Hongxia is the second oldest. It will be his turn after Hongxia gets married. There is no rush."

"Yes, yes!" Aunt Li Si nodded, "Your Hongwen is a good man, so he won't have any trouble finding a partner. We're just waiting to attend his wedding!"

Xu Chunying smiled from ear to ear and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Ji Lin's wedding ended at night. Since his peers were all working outside, no one made a fuss in the bridal chamber.

Zhuzhu was sleeping in the orchard that night, but she couldn't fall asleep. She sat alone on the stone steps at the door of the house, looking at the dark orchard at the foot of the mountain.

Zhang Xiuhua heard the noise and came out to take a look. "Why aren't you sleeping?"

Zhuzhu turned around and saw that it was her mother. She shook her head and said, "I can't sleep."

Zhang Xiuhua sat next to her, "What's wrong? Are you worried about something? Do you want to get married too?"

Jilin is only two years older than Zhuzhu. Zhuzhu may be envious of her brothers who grew up together and are now married, but she has never even had a romantic relationship.

Zhuzhu was silent for a while, but then asked the opposite question, "Mom, can I not get married?"

Zhang Xiuhua looked at her in surprise. Normal people would envy others when they see them getting married, but how could Zhuzhu be the opposite? She didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Did anyone force you to get married?"

Zhuzhu was stunned, then she remembered that her parents had never forced her, but Brother Jilin was married, and he was only two years older than her. She was confused. If she didn't get married, she would definitely be talked about by the villagers like Sister Hongxia. She sighed, "I haven't met someone I like yet."

Zhang Xiuhua felt that Zhuzhu had not yet come to her senses, so she smiled and said, "Actually, I have selfish motives. I hope you get married later."

Zhuzhu was slightly startled, "Why?"

"You are very popular now. This is the best time for your career. If you get married and have children now, your status will be much lower when you return to the circle." In her previous life, Zhang Xiuhua saw too many movie stars who got married after becoming popular. Their popularity plummeted and they could not get good scripts. "Just like Baolin, after getting married and having children, her career was delayed."

"Mom, don't you think getting married and having children is a necessary process in life?" Zhuzhu felt that her mother was different from the villagers. Other mothers tried their best to urge their daughters to get married when they saw that their daughters were not getting married. It seemed that their children's marriage was a KPI arranged by God for them.

"If the person you marry can't bring you happiness, then it's just a formality. Do I need a face-saving project? I earned my face myself, not you." Zhang Xiuhua told her not to think too much, "I won't rush you."

Zhuzhu lowered her head, "Mom, do you know Xu Jiang and Wang Xinxin?"

Zhang Xiuhua was stunned. "That model couple? The actors who played your brother and sister-in-law in Green Apple Campus?"

Zhuzhu nodded, "Yes!"

Zhang Xiuhua smiled, "Of course I know them. I've seen them on variety shows, and they have a really good relationship. Better than your dad and I. We never hold hands when we walk."

"Green Apple Campus" is Zhuzhu's second idol drama. Zhang Xiuhua has been following it. Although it is not as good as the previous one, it is still OK. According to Ergou's revelation, the ratings of this drama are quite high. The price of the sale is higher than the previous idol drama.

Zhu Zhu sighed, "I used to think they had a good relationship as a couple. But this time I was working with Xu Jiang on a play, and he played my ex-boyfriend in the play, and I found out that he was having a hot relationship with a female supporting actor."

Zhang Xiuhua's eyes widened slightly, a little bit unbelieving, "Did you misunderstand? Maybe the two of them were just rehearsing their lines together?"

After she finished speaking, she felt that it was impossible. Because Zhuzhu had always been slow to show affection, even this blockhead had discovered it, which showed that their affair had long been known to everyone.

As expected, Zhu Zhu said firmly, "There is no misunderstanding. I saw Xu Jiang knock on the room of the female supporting role in the middle of the night. She lives next to me, and the room is not soundproofed. I heard it clearly."

When she said this, her face turned red and she found it a little difficult to speak.

Zhang Xiuhua rubbed her brows, thinking that Zhuzhu was stimulated and began to doubt love. She put her arm around Zhuzhu's shoulders and said, "Love is something that can only be encountered by chance, so don't force yourself to accept it. You don't have to care about other people's gossip. Most people in this world have unhappy marriages. As long as you like your current life, just do it. There's no need to live in other people's ideas."

Zhuzhu thought for a moment, "Mom, do you think I should tell Wang Xinxin?"

Zhang Xiuhua didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "What if you tell her and she doesn't appreciate it? Maybe she will think you are making it up and can't stand their loving relationship?"

Zhuzhu paused and thought for a long time. This situation was indeed possible.

"Those minor supporting actors who want to get close to Wang Xinxin will definitely take photos to win credit for it. You don't ask for anything from her, and your relationship with her is just average. There's no need to get involved." Zhang Xiuhua touched her hair, "The entertainment industry involves too many interests, and not everyone is as lucky as you, with your second brother supporting you and backing you up. Many people flatter you, not because they really like you, but because they just want to get benefits from you. You have to learn to distinguish between true friends and cronies."

Zhuzhu had been struggling with this matter for a long time. After hearing her mother's words, she felt relieved and said, "I understand."