Chapter 512 She Didn’t Have the Courage to Move Forward
Zhou Jingchen's words were all for Shen Xue's benefit. Shen Xue was a little shaken. Jingchen was right.
The marriage certificate is just a piece of paper. They have children now, and Jing Chen can't run away. Jing Chen is hers and he loves her. It doesn't matter whether there is a certificate or not.
"Then... shall we find time to get a divorce?"
Zhou Jingchen almost couldn't help laughing out loud, "No need to make time, we'll go tomorrow."
Shen Xue was still a little worried, "Jing Chen, without the marriage certificate, you won't abandon me, right?"
"Silly boy, you are my wife, how could I not want you?
I only have you as my wife in this life. You are the best. I won't even look down on others who are willing to pay for me.
When we go to college, I will study hard and strive to get the best grades.
After graduation, you will be assigned to a good unit, and then you and your children will live a good life..."
He spoke sincerely and Shen Xue was touched. She knew that he had married the right person.
Smoke rose from the kitchen of the Shen family. Old Mrs. Shen and Shen Chunling were busy around the stove.
From time to time, she would use a spatula to stir the food in the pot. "Chun Ling, the pork belly and chicken are almost done. No need to add more firewood."
Shen Shuyu was making a snowman with the children in the yard. "Xiao Ze, put on your hat.
"Xiao An, it's cold, you can't take off your cotton clothes, or you'll catch a cold. Xiao Yan, the snowman isn't built yet, you can't climb on it."
Li Caixia was holding her grandson, very happy, "He is indeed our child, he looks exactly like Xiaoqiu when she was little."
"She was born by our Xiaoqiu, how could she not look like our Xiaoqiu? Come, let me hug you."
When the daughter brought her son back, Uncle Shen and Li Caixia were so excited that they rushed to hold their grandson.
The kitchen was making delicious food. Shen Qiu went to the four kitchens in turn, eating until his mouth was full of oil and his belly was round. Shen Shuyu laughed.
"Xiao Qiu, you eat so much. You won't be able to eat later. The delicious dishes haven't been cooked yet."
Shen Qiu touched his stomach and said, "Hey, I won't eat anymore. I'll save some space for dinner."
Gu Jiandong and Jiang Ziqiang were chopping wood in the kitchen. Old Man Shen asked them to sit and chat, but they refused, saying they couldn't sit still.
When the two grandsons-in-law come back, they either chop wood or find work to do around the house. They can't sit still.
Always thinking about sharing some of the housework at home, Old Man Shen feels so happy in his heart that his grandson-in-law is so filial.
Zhao Hu came in with a bag of things, "Uncle, this is the cake I bought at the supply and marketing cooperative. It's suitable for you, an old man. You can try it."
Old Man Shen and Old Lady Shen knew what Zhao Hu was thinking, and they also thought Zhao Hu was a good person.
They would be satisfied if he became their son-in-law, but their daughter didn't seem to be interested in Zhao Hu.
"It's Zhao Hu. Come, sit down and chat with me. You are such a jerk.
Why do you always take things when you come to my uncle's house? Take this cake home and give it to your father."
Zhao Hu scratched his head and sat down, glancing at the figures in the kitchen. "My dad has some. They were bought for my uncle and aunt. When I was a kid, you guys often gave me snacks. I remember them all."
Zhang Cuicui poked her head out of the kitchen and said, "Second sister, Zhao Hu is here again. Do you want me to chase him out?"
"No need." Shen Chunling glanced at the people outside with mixed feelings.
She and Zhao Hu grew up together. When she was a child, someone bullied her and he always protected her.
She always regarded Zhao Hu as her neighbor's older brother. When she was getting married,
Zhao Hu didn't know about it, but he found out later and went to Wu's house to see her.
When asked if she was doing well, Zhao Hu smiled in relief when he heard her say so.
He felt relieved after she said that she was doing well, and she never saw Zhao Hu again.
Later, Uncle Zhao was in poor health, so he was transferred back. When he heard that she was divorced, Zhao Hu appeared in front of her very frequently, always in various encounters.
If she didn't go out, Zhao Hu would find an excuse to come to her house and chat with her parents and brothers.
He would secretly glance at her from time to time, and if her eyes met his, his ears would turn red.
She was not opposed to Zhao Hu in her heart. What she was opposed to was marriage. She had experienced a failed marriage and was afraid.
Marriage cannot bring her happiness, but only endless fatigue.
She serves her parents-in-law and takes care of her husband and children, but in the end she doesn't get a single compliment from them. Instead, people complain that she isn't doing enough.
She admitted that she was a little attracted to Zhao Hu, but she didn't have the courage to move forward.
It is not that women cannot live without men, but because of the absence of men,
Without a family, she can live more easily and comfortably.
They are all women, and Zhang Cuicui actually knows her second aunt’s concerns. She sighed and said nothing more.
Shen Qiu moved in front of the elder sister and said, "Elder sister, that's Uncle Zhao Hu, he's not bad looking.
Look, he has been looking towards the kitchen. He came here specifically to see Second Aunt.
Look at my grandfather, he seems to like him very much, he is so happy that he can't open his eyes. "
Old Man Shen really liked Zhao Hu. After the meal was ready, he even asked Zhao Hu to stay for dinner.
Zhao Hu felt embarrassed, but he wanted to spend more time with Shen Chunling, so he agreed shamelessly.
He went out for a while and brought back a can of wine. This was the wine that Old Man Shen liked to drink. He looked even more satisfied when he saw Zhao Hu.
Old Mrs. Shen rolled her eyes at her old man and asked, "Is this wine so delicious?"
"Aren't you happy that Jiandong and the others are back? In the middle of winter, drinking some wine can warm you up."
After killing the wild boar, the Shen family will have no shortage of meat to eat tonight, including pork tripe and chicken, goose stewed in an iron pot, egg soup, fried potatoes with meat, fried squid, and blanched vegetables.
There are six dishes, more meat than vegetables, and the children are very happy.
Xiao An, Xiao Yaner and Xiao Ze sat on the stools, swallowing their saliva, waiting for the adults to call them to eat.
Seeing these children drooling, Old Lady Shen smiled and shouted, "Let's eat."
There were too many people, so they sat at two tables, one for the men and one for the women and children.
Old man Shen has already started pouring wine. "Jiandong, Ziqiang, Zhaohu,
Tonight you guys should drink more with me, an old man, and have a good time. "
Gu Jiandong and Jiang Ziqiang don't come back often, but now that they are back, they naturally accompany the old man to drink to their heart's content.
"Master, come and eat more food. Our Shen family is doing so well thanks to you and grandma. You are a great contributor to our Shen family..."
"Hahaha, I love to hear that."
Old man Shen was so happy that his two grandsons-in-law made him smile.
Old Lady Shen said, "What a stupid old man! He must be so happy to have his two grandsons-in-law sitting on his left and right to cheer him up."
"Grandma, eat meat, eat meat. I made new clothes for you. When you are full, we will go back to the house and try on the new clothes."
While Mrs. Shen was talking, the dishes her two granddaughters picked for her were all over the place. Mrs. Shen was also very happy.
"You guys eat, don't give me any more. I can't finish it."
Shen Chunling was talking to her brothers and sisters, and when she was happy, she would laugh out loud from time to time. Zhao Hu couldn't help but look over and smile too.
Shen Qiu would occasionally pout and make eyes at Shen Shuyu, asking her to look at Zhao Hu and her second aunt's expressions.
Shen Shuyu poked her helplessly, "If you do this, Second Aunt will be embarrassed to eat later."