Chapter 389: 389: Gains Must Come with Losses
Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family
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How could she not have thought that parents who could let their daughter get married and not care for her in more than half a year, how could they be good?
If they really cared about her and valued her, they would have long come to check on her!
She shouldnât have held onto any illusions!
The so-called âthe greater the hope, the greater the disappointmentâ; that must be her situation right now, right?
Feeling angry, she naturally walked very fast.
âSisi, Sisi, donât be like thisâ¦â
Liu Zhiâer chased after her from behind, grabbing Liu Sisiâs arm and stopping her from continuing to walk forward.
âLittle Sister, look, youâre still trying to convince me to come back to see our parents. Yet, when we reach the door of our home, youâre the one who wants to back out! Just like you said, itâs only being scolded a few times, itâs not like weâll lose a chunk of meat. Our Dad is still our Dad! No matter what he did wrongâ¦â
âYes, he gave birth to me and raised me, but he also sold me like selling a pig, a chicken, or a duck, like he did with me, Liu Sisi.â
Liu Sisiâs pent up anger did not dissipate, and was stuck in her chest!
She turned her head and swept her gaze over the crowd surrounding her: âTell me, is a pig that has already been sold still considered part of the original ownerâs family?â
âThis, this matter, of course, doesnât count, butâ¦â
Liu Zhiâer dodged and hesitated, not knowing how to respond.
âSo you see, people are even worse than pigs!â
Liu Sisiâs mouth curled up in a shallow smile, but there were two tear streaks on her face.
âHe was actually right just now! Since a sold pig is no longer considered part of its original family, then I, a person sold by the Liu Family, should not be considered a member of the Liu Family either!â
As she forced a smile and tried to lighten the mood, she carefully unclasped Liu Zhiâerâs fingers, one by one, and looked at her with a pained expression, unable to find the right words to comfort her.
âSince I am not a member of the Liu Family, naturally, I should not enter the Liu Familyâs main entrance⦠Second Sister, Iâll go first!â
Liu Zhiâerâs hand dropped dejectedly, looking at her, at a loss.
Liu Sisi let out a mournful smile, forcibly holding back her tears, and turned around to stride away.
It wasnât until she had taken several quick steps around two bays that her anger had somewhat subsided, and her pace finally slowed down.
Although she said beautiful words, deep down, she too hoped to receive her parentsâ love and care, to have a joyous and peaceful family reunion during the New Year.
âSisi! â
A mournful call suddenly came from behind her, causing Liu Sisi to stop involuntarily.
Mrs. Yao caught up with her, grabbing her hand and couldnât help but cry out.
âSiâer, do you really not want me, your motherâ¦?â
Hearing these words, Liu Sisiâs heart ached, but she stubbornly refused to turn around.
âI know it was my fault for making you get married in a hurry. In the beginning, you were taken by Businessman Zhangâ¦This was the best solution I could think of. Itâs just that Iâm useless and couldnât go against your father and your big brother. I didnât want you to get married so soon, butâ¦â Mrs. Yao sobbed, shaking Liu Sisiâs hand while covering her own mouth with the other.
âMomâ¦â
Unable to control herself, Liu Sisi turned around and cried out, throwing herself into her motherâs arms.
âMom, Sisi knows itâs not your faultâ¦â
It was already commendable that Ms. Yao had managed to marry herself off under such circumstances, withstanding the pressure from the rest of her family!
âSiâer, my poor Siâer! To see you safe and sound, itâs worth it even if I have to die for itâ¦â
Instead of comforting Ms. Yao, these words made her cry even louder!
Tears welled up in Liu Sisiâs eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.
The mother and daughter hugged each other for a long time, unwilling to let go.
âMother, donât cry! Weâre reunited today; we should be happier.â
After a while, Liu Sisi finally came back to her senses and wiped away Ms. Yaoâs tears. Though she had no memory of her existence, the bond between a mother and daughter was unbreakable, and she could still feel the genuine love Ms. Yao had for her through her words and actions.
âYes, you are right, itâs my fault!â
These words prompted Ms. Yao to quickly wipe away her tears, smiling happily as she held her daughterâs hand, âSiâer, letâs go home. I made starch-steamed meat and braised pork trotter today, so you have to eat more later.â
âNo! Mom, Sisi doesnât want to go back.â
Liu Sisi pouted, her face stubborn. Even though she knew logically that she should agree, her pride deep within her refused to do so!
âSiâer, donât be silly, just go home and have a few bites. Just a few bites of the dishes your mother made, okay? Just a few bites⦠or do you want your mother to kneel before you before you agree?â
As she spoke, Ms. Yao slowly began to kneel, which shocked Liu Sisi and made her kneel down as well.
âMother! What are you doing? Are you still my mother? What kind of mother would kneel before her daughter? Please get upâ¦â
Liu Sisiâs tears finally fell.
âNo, unless you agree to forgive your mother, I wonât get up.â Ms. Yao sobbed, âSiâer, do you know how long your mother has been waiting for you to come back? Siâer, you heartless girl, you left without even entering the house when you returned home. You really want to kill your mother, stab her heart with a knifeâ¦â
Ms. Yaoâs crying was so intense that she could barely catch her breath.
âIâm sorry for letting you down, and for letting you and your sisters down. I tried my best, but I canât fight against your father and your brotherâ¦â
âStop talking! Mother, I promise you! Sisi promises.â
Ms. Yaoâs heartbreaking cries finally touched the string in Liu Sisiâs heart, the string called family ties.
âSiâer, you⦠what did you just say? You promised your mother? You really promised me? Thatâs great, thatâs great! Letâs go, letâs go home quicklyâ¦â
âYes, Sisi promised Mother.â
Liu Sisi softly replied, wiping her motherâs tears away with a handkerchief, âMost things in life donât go as we wish. I, Liu Sisi, am already fortunate to have a mother who truly loves me. How could I dare to ask for more?â
Compared to having a loving mother, the presence of trashy relatives like her father and brother was insignificant!
âAh, Mother is so happy to have such a well-behaved child like you⦠letâs go home.â
Ms. Yao was overjoyed, pulling Liu Sisiâs hand as they turned to go back.
Having seen through the true nature of her family, Liu Sisi felt surprisingly calm when she turned around to face her father again.
The world was like this; to gain something, one must inevitably lose something.
Having such a wonderful mother, she, Liu Sisi, no longer cared about the trashy relatives she had.