Chapter 18 Dissatisfaction and Resentment

Sun Yan's heart was filled with grievances, and she was like a volcano ready to erupt at any time.

Chen Ruogu's casual words of comfort made her unable to suppress her inner dissatisfaction and resentment any longer, and she burst into tears.

She cried out of breath, holding Chen Ruogu's hand and complaining:
"Sister Ruogu, I came from another place and married him. My parents didn't agree with this marriage at that time, but I was determined to marry him. I didn't ask for a dowry, didn't take wedding photos, and even had a simple wedding in my hometown in the countryside. I didn't complain, but in the end I got nothing. I will always be an outsider in front of his parents."

Chen Ruogu followed her back and let her vent. Sun Yan opened her mouth and continued to cry:

"Before I went to the driving school, I told my mother-in-law that breast milk from the refrigerator must be heated before feeding it to the baby. But she took the breast milk out of the refrigerator early to save trouble, thinking that if it was left for a while, the baby would be able to drink it after it was no longer frozen. The baby is only two months old, how can his stomach handle it?"

Chen Ruogu also found it ridiculous. She couldn't add fuel to the fire, so she could only appease him:
"The older generation has outdated ideas and sometimes acts in a confused way. You might as well communicate with her."

Sun Yan smiled sadly and said in a hoarse voice:
"Sister Ruogu, you don't know, their whole family is made up of emotionless beasts. Xiaobao was vomiting and having diarrhea in the afternoon, and they knew I couldn't take care of him alone, but they still went to the wedding banquet in the evening.

Xiaobao’s father is also extremely selfish. He has never changed Xiaobao’s diaper since he was born. My wound from episiotomy hasn’t healed yet, but he wants to…”

Chen Ruogu understood what was left unsaid. She could not hide her disgust in her eyes and said indifferently, "He is such a piece of shit, why don't you leave?"

Sun Yan raised her tearful eyes blankly and said painfully:

"My parents have disowned me. I have nowhere to go after the divorce. What will happen to my son? I don't have the ability to support him. We don't even have a place to live."

Chen Ruogu wiped her tears with a tissue, "Have you never gone out to work since you got married?"

Sun Yan nodded, and she said with a heavy nasal voice:

"Before I got married, I worked in a garment factory. My husband and I were similar. Neither of us had any education, but we got together right after we fell in love."

Seeing Xiaobao groaning on the bed, Chen Ruogu quickly took off his clothes and then massaged his acupoints. Perhaps the massage was too comfortable, he actually closed his eyes and fell asleep obediently.

Sun Yan cried for a while, venting her grievances. Her mood became much more stable. Chen Ruogu said softly, "Xiaobao has stomach discomfort. You can follow my method to slowly relieve his gas. If he doesn't eat too much at night, he won't be in any trouble."

Sun Yan regards her son as her life. Xiaobao's complexion improved after Chen Ruogu's massage. There was no reason for her not to listen.

Chen Ruogu was worried about Huaixi. Seeing Xiaobao sleeping with his eyes closed, she whispered:

"Let me massage your acupuncture points first. My daughter is home alone, so I shouldn't stay for long."

As mothers, how could Sun Yan not understand? She said embarrassedly:

"Sister Ruogu, I'm causing you trouble."

Chen Ruogu waved her hand, signaling her to unbutton her shirt. Sun Yan's motherly love overcame her shame, and Chen Ruogu's kind eyes made her dispel her last bit of worry and she did as he asked.

Chen Ruogu selected the Wuyi point, Yingchuang point, Rugen point and Shidou point of the spleen meridian of foot Taiyin for acupoint massage.

She deliberately mobilized the airflow in the body, which can better stimulate the meridians to strengthen the spleen and stomach. If the spleen and stomach are strong, the qi and blood are sufficient. If the qi and blood are sufficient, milk will be produced, thereby increasing milk secretion.

Sun Yan's body felt hot from the massage. Although she felt a little embarrassed, she had full trust in Chen Ruogu.

After Chen Ruogu finished the acupoint massage, he also performed scraping on her chest, covering all the acupoints that had been stimulated previously.

Only in this way can you relax the meridians, unblock the milk vessels, and promote milk discharge. This method has an immediate effect.

The heavy stone in Sun Yan's heart finally fell to the ground. After Chen Ruogu was done, he helped her wipe her upper body clean, washed her hands first, and then packed up the things he brought.

Sun Yan put on her clothes and said with a wry smile: "Sister Ruogu, should I divorce and take the child away?"

Chen Ruogu slowed down her movements. Instead of answering, she asked, "You don't work to earn money. When you ask your husband for money, does he give you any trouble?"

Sun Yan bit her lip and told the truth:

"The only good thing about my husband is that he only keeps a few hundred yuan for food every month and gives the rest to me. The household expenses are borne by my parents-in-law. My parents-in-law buy daily necessities such as diapers for Xiaobao."

Sun Yan lowered her head. After Chen Ruogu closed the medicine box, he said meaningfully:
"We are all ordinary people. We don't have many choices. Your husband earns money to support the family and has no bad habits. Although your mother-in-law is unreliable, she helps you take care of the children and do housework and sometimes gives you some money. The situation is not that bad."

Sun Yan lowered her eyelids and remained silent. She held her breath and couldn't get over the hurdle in her heart.

"This is not the life I want. Just because my husband has fulfilled his responsibility to support the family, should I just swallow my anger?"

Chen Ruogu knew that if she didn't say it clearly, she would still get depressed because she couldn't change her mind. "I never advised you to swallow your anger. I just wanted you to give up the idea of ​​divorce. If your original wife is not happy, remarrying will only make it more difficult. Why bother?"

Sun Yan has traditional ideas. She doesn't want to divorce unless she has no other choice. She said in confusion:

"I don't want to get divorced, but I don't want to swallow my anger. What else can I do?"

Chen Ruogu said with a smile: "Then you can be a shrew. When they bully you, you can make the whole family restless. As long as you are brave enough to fight back, not only your mother-in-law, but even your husband won't dare to mess with you easily."

Sun Yan's eyes lit up, and then she worriedly asked, "What if I can't beat them, and they beat me up instead, and they take the initiative to divorce me?"

Chen Ruogu said calmly, "Is the money your husband earns enough to marry a new wife? Who would want to marry a man who is married for the second time, has a son, and beats up his original wife? Your husband is not that popular. If a fight really breaks out, you will risk your life. If you scare them the first time, they won't dare to mess with you anymore."

Sun Yan thought this made sense. Chen Ruogu reached out and touched Xiaobao's chubby little arm, lowering his voice and saying:
"It's not worth it to hold your anger in until you get sick. Just go and throw a tantrum at whoever makes you unhappy. It's okay to be a shrew. There's nothing to be afraid of."

Sun Yan felt suddenly enlightened, and she was eager to try:

"When they come back, I will beat them with sticks. The neighbors will all know about it. My mother-in-law is very face-conscious. I will also have to ask relatives to judge in the family group."

Chen Ruogu said with a smile: "Do whatever you want. Just don't dwell on it and feel sorry for yourself. It's good for women to be strong."

The two talked a few more words, and Sun Yan carried her son downstairs. She had thought it through completely, and Chen Ruogu was relieved. No matter how good the treatment plan was, it could only cure the disease but not save life. The only right way was to be self-reliant and strong.

The moon in the night sky is soft and bright, shining gently on the earth. The cool night breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.

The Jade Garden and Xizi Bay are only two streets apart, and the city is bustling with traffic, so Chen Ruogu doesn't feel scared walking home alone.

When she opened the door with her key, the living room was lit with a dim night light. Huai Xi was wearing a nightgown and leaning on the sofa with her hair loose, watching short videos. Chen Ruogu was startled when he entered the room and said angrily:

"It's already past eleven o'clock, why haven't you gone to bed yet?"

The tablet in Huaixi's hand was still playing the video, but her eyes were a little dazed. She yawned and said with a smile:

"I'm worried if you don't come back, so I'm going to sleep now. You should also get some rest early!"

Chen Ruogu touched his daughter's head lovingly without saying much. Huaixi looked mature, but she was actually very insecure. Yu Yuan's existence was very necessary. He hoped that he could give Huaixi the fatherly love that she lacked and give her what her mother could not give her.

Chen Ruogu went to Sun Yan's house in a hurry and was sweating. He came back, took a shower, changed clothes and finally felt comfortable.

She usually goes to bed at half past ten at the latest. She has difficulty falling asleep after this time, so she simply sits cross-legged on the bed and practices health-preserving techniques.

As she practiced for a long time, the impurities discharged from her body became less. She found that every time she consumed airflow to treat an illness, she could store more when she circulated it again. This was a good sign.

After practicing the health-preserving technique twice, Chen Ruogu felt relaxed all over and fell asleep.

Huaixi wanted to eat soup dumplings when she woke up early, so Chen Ruogu simply cooked some chicken porridge to go with it, which was just right for nourishing her qi and blood and soothing her five internal organs.

When she was in the mansion, she had many servants serving her and she lived a life without having to do housework. Now she lives with her daughter, and although she has to do housework herself, she feels extremely satisfied.

After Yu Huaixi finished washing up, a hot breakfast was already on the table. She tasted the chicken porridge first, and her eyes immediately lit up.

"Mom, this porridge tastes so delicious, what is it made of?"

Chen Ruogu poured the vinegar into the dipping sauce dish and placed it on her right side before saying:

"I cooked this with chicken juice and glutinous rice. The chicken juice was cooked overnight with an old hen. It not only tastes good, but is also a good health product. You should eat more."

Yu Huaixi smiled and nodded. She no longer had to be on guard against plots in the mansion, nor did she have to worry about the servants guessing her thoughts. She felt much more open and relaxed, not as cold as before. Although she still didn't talk much, she smiled more often.

Seeing that her daughter was satisfied with the meal and happier than she was, Chen Ruogu pushed the soup dumpling in front of her and said softly:

"These soup dumplings were made this morning. They must taste better than those taken out of the refrigerator. Eat a few more."

Huaixi was in the period of physical development and needed to keep up with nutrition. She picked up the soup bag, bit it carefully, then blew it cool before drinking the soup inside.

As she tasted the food, she raised her eyes slightly, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, with a faint smile on her face, and her eating manner was extremely elegant.

The upbringing we received since childhood is ingrained in our bones. Even though we are deeply influenced by modern society, we still cannot forget the subconscious behaviors.

Yu Huaixi was not greedy. She would stop eating when she was 70% full. She wiped the corners of her mouth, raised her head and said:

"Dad called me on video last night and told me not to be angry with Fu Juan. Mom, guess how I responded?"

Although the mother and daughter cared about each other in the past, they were not close enough. Now Huaixi could act coquettishly with her naturally, which was precious to Chen Ruogu. She drank a mouthful of porridge and said calmly:
"You complained to your father about your grievances, and mentioned how difficult it was for me, and you even tried to please him."

Yu Huaixi smiled like a flower, and she said with emotion:

"Mom still understands me. My dad... has a kind heart. He is different from the one in the mansion..."

Chen Ruogu neither had high hopes for him nor was he overly pessimistic. He simply said:

"Let's just keep moving forward. Don't worry about whether he is a human or a ghost. The answer will come out as we walk."

Yu Huaixi suddenly realized, stood up and said:

"What mom said makes sense. I'm going to go to cram school now. Teacher Gao will definitely keep me for lunch. You don't have to worry about me."

Chen Ruogu nodded in agreement. He Hui did not leave during this period, and he picked up and dropped off Huaixi for tutoring, which saved her a lot of trouble. She began to consider whether she should keep He Hui as the manager after Jishidiang opened.

This matter depends on He Hui's opinion. She didn't force it. After tidying up the house, Chen Ruogu went to the driving school to practice driving. She and Chi Zhengzheng arrived at almost the same time. Chi Zhengzheng ate a meat bun while walking.

Chen Ruogu raised the insulated box in his hand towards her and said with a smile:
"Zheng Zheng, this is the chicken broth I made early in the morning. I specially left a bowl for you. It's very nutritious."

Chi Zhengzheng was a good child who was not picky about food. She took the thermal box with surprise, opened the lid, smelled the rich aroma, and couldn't wait to take a bite.

"Sister Ruogu, you have such good cooking skills?"

Chen Ruogu said modestly: "I don't know much, I just cook some food now, mainly to make my daughter feel at ease."

Chi Zhengzheng said enviously: "As expected, a child with a mother is like a treasure. It would be great if I could share in the glory!"

Chi Zhengzheng was an optimistic person. She was envious but not jealous. The two of them found a bench and had breakfast before going to the driving practice field.

When Chi Zhengzheng arrived, he looked around and asked in confusion, "Isn't Sun Yan coming to practice driving today? Why haven't I seen her yet?"

Chen Ruogu knew her situation. She didn't know what happened at her house last night. It might not be convenient for her to come today. She said vaguely:
"Her son had some stomach discomfort last night, so he may not be able to come today."

Chi Zhengzheng originally wanted to call and ask, but after hearing what Chen Ruogu said, he gave up the idea. When Chen Ruogu practiced driving for more than 20 minutes and was about to go back, Sun Yan actually came over.

She no longer looked like the bullied young wife she had yesterday, and now held her head high and chest out like a rooster that had won a fight. Even though there was a bruise at the corner of her eye, it did not affect her aura at all.

When she saw Chen Ruogu, she was as excited as if she had seen a relative:
"Sister Ruogu, I won the fight last night. I pulled out a clump of my mother-in-law's hair and my husband's legs were swollen from my punch. My father-in-law hid in the corner and didn't dare to make a sound. I alarmed the entire neighborhood.

My husband threatened to divorce me, so I put a kitchen knife against his neck and threatened to chop him up if he dared to divorce me. He was so scared that he knelt down and called me auntie. I beat his whole family into submission..."

She choked up at the end, "I was very well behaved this morning. My mother-in-law knew to prepare breakfast for me, and my husband knew to change Xiaobao's diapers and put on clothes... How can people be so mean?"

Chen Ruogu handed her a tissue and said indifferently:
"Human nature is complicated. The weaker you are, the more you can arouse the evil in their bones. When you become fierce, they will know fear. You can only live a comfortable life by suppressing them."

　A bit fierce, I hope I don't teach you bad things...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)