Chapter 23 Abandon Her Daughter Too
Chapter 23 Abandon Her Daughter Too
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The chickens clucked happily as they pecked at the insects, but Song Ruying’s attention shifted when she noticed the hen perched motionless on a bundle of hay A sudden realization struck Song Ruying.
She quickly grabbed her brothers, placing a finger to her lips and motioning for them to stay don’t talk. Our hen is about to lay an egg,” she whispered, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
silent. “Shh,
Neither Song Tianqi nor Song Tianheng had ever seen hen lay an egg. They exchanged curious glances before quietly following their younger sister. They crouched low outside the chicken coop, careful not to disturb the moment, their eyes wide with anticipation.
The hen was unusually alert, its senses heightened as it lay eggs. Even the slightest noise would cause it to “panic, but in the calm, it soon completed the delicate process of laying its egg.
Afterward, the hen hopped out of the coop, clucking loudly as it ran toward Song Ruying, its soft feathers rustling with each quick step. Inside the coop, nestled in the hay, lay a single, pristine egg
Carefully, Song Ruying crouched down to collect the egg. Turning to her brothers, she said with excitement in her voice, “Let’s go, we need to tell Dad!
Before leaving, she paused and looked back at the hen in the coop, offering it a smile and a promise, “You did well. I’ll catch some bugs for you later.”
The egg was larger than usual, its size almost like a quiet, satisfying reward for their patience.
As Song Ruying entered the house, her face alight with joy, she proudly presented the egg to her father. “Dad, look! We got another egg today!”
Song Zhenyu was momentarily surprised. Since the hen began laying eggs, there had been one every day. and each one was notably larger than the ones they’d received from Song Lingzhi. The difference was unmistakable when he compared them side by side.
He took the freshly laid egg with a proud smile. “Good girl. Your aunt brought over a basket of eggs, and today, Dad will make you some poached eggs to enjoy
Their meal was simple. It consisted of grains mixed with corn on the cob, rehydrated dried greens, and a small portion of cured meat, which he diced and added to the dish. For the soup, he poached six eggs in a flavorful broth, making a poached egg soup.
With Song Lingzhi’s visit, there were more mouths to feed than usual, and the meal wasn’t enough for everyone to have their own bowl. Song Zhenyu quickly adjusted, calling Song Lingzhi over to eat first and serving the children their portions. He then carried Zhang Yingyue’s meal into the room.
In a short time, Song Lingzhi had managed to sew the linings of the three children’s cotton jackets with sense of warmth filled Song Zhenyu’s heart as he looked at her work. He impressive speed and skill. smiled and said, “Yingyue, it’s time to eat. Our hen has haid another egg today, and Lingzhi brought over a whole basket of eggs. From now on, we’ll make sure you get an egg every day.”
Zhang Yingyue, though grateful, gently waved him off. Don’t worry about me, go and keep Lingzhi company, she said softly, her voice strained as she lowered her gaze, trying to hide the tears welling in her
..cyes.
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When Song Zhenyu emerged from the room, he noticed that Song Lingzhi and the children hadn’t started eating yet. Without hesitation, he hurriedly grabbed a bowl, scooping some food into it. “Eat, cat, don’t wait for me,” he urged warmly.
It wasn’t until he had settled down that Song Lingzhi smiled and said, “All right, let’s eat.”
Song Lingzhi served the eggs to the three children, and noticing there was only one left in the bowl, she instinctively handed it to Song Zhenyu without hesitation.
But Song Zhenyu quickly stopped her, saying, “Lingzhi I don’t eat eggs. If you don’t eat it,
Song Lingzhi hesitated for a moment, but she knew he wasn’t lying.
I’ll get
mad.”
Afterward, as she prepared to leave, Song Zhenyu, holding two fresh eggs laid by their hen, walked her to the door. “Lingzhi, I don’t have much to give, but take these two eggs as a small token of good luck. They may not be worth much, but they’re from our hen.”
Song Lingzhi smiled, accepting the eggs with a soft nod “Thank you, Zhenyu. I’ll come visit you all again next year.”
“All right.” Song Zhenyu said with a warm smile. “Take care on your journey
With that, Song Lingzhi waved her goodbyes, and as she left, Song Zhenyu called for Song Tianqi and Song Tianheng to join him. Together, they returned to the fields, continuing their work.
Meanwhile, inside the house, Song Ruying was attending to Zhang Yingyue and little Song Shuying.
Song Lingzhi carefully pocketed the egg, which was large enough to be worth three ordinary eggs in her hand. As she did, her thoughts drifted back to when she first arrived. She remembered seeing Song Ruying catching bugs to feed the chickens while Song Tianqi and Song Tianheng worked diligently to till the land and pull weeds. It gave her a sense of hope, and she couldn’t help but believe that the heavens would surely show kindness to this hardworking family.
Upon returning to the Song residence, Song Lingzhi noticed the main door was tightly shut, an unsettling silence hanging in the air. No sounds came from inside, and it seemed as though the house was completely empty.
A chill spread through Song Lingzhi’s chest. Frowning, she stepped forward and knocked on the door. “Dad, Mom, are you home?”
There was no response. Yet, from inside the house, the sound of her nephews‘ laughter reached her ears, confirming that there were people inside. However, it seemed as though they were not eager to welcome her. The weight of the situation settled heavily on Song Lingzhi, and the reason became painfully clear–it was because she had insisted on visiting her brother and his family.
Before she had left, Wei Zhilan had warned her with cold finality, “If you dare to go, don’t bother coming back”
At the time, Song Lingzhi hadn’t taken her mother’s words seriously. But now, standing before the closed door, she realized her mother meant it. A sharp pang of heartache resonated in her chest, yet strangely, there was no regret. If her parents were so heartless as to refuse her entry, she would not push further.
She called out once more, “Dad, Mom, it’s getting late.m going home now.”
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With that, she turned to leave.
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No sooner had Song Lingzhi turned to leave than the door was flung open with a violent force. Wei Zhilan. seething with rage, hurled a bucket of water after her, followed by a string of cruel curses. “You disaster, when you never show your face here again! If I’d known this would happen, I would have drowned you were a child! Go run to that useless family of yours–you’re no better than they are. Get out!”
Song Lingzhi paused in her tracks for a split second, a light tremor passing through her, but she didn’t turn around. Instead, she hastened her steps, her heart heavy, but resolute as she walked away.
Wei Zhilan’s fury showed no sign of casing. She stood, hands planted firmly on her hips, her foot stamping in frustration. Just wait until the snow covers everything,” she spat bitterly. “I’ll be curious to see how those good–for–nothings survive. You all have no conscence, driving me to my grave!”
After unleashing her tirade, Wei Zhilan spun on her heel, her eyes blazing as she directed her fury at Liu Chunhua and Zhao Yuyan. “What are you staring at? Do you think food will magically appear just because you’re standing there? Get to work–now! Anyone caught slacking can leave this house!”
Liu Chunhua and Zhao Yuyan exchanged a glance, helpless. They dared not confront Wei Zhilan directly. but inwardly, both cursed her, wishing for her demise.
Without Zhang Yingyue, the one who had once shouldered all the burdens and grievances, Wei Zhilan’s anger had nowhere else to go but toward the two of them. They hadn’t fully realized it before, but since Song Zhenyu and his family moved out, both women had become the primary targets of her torment. Bullied and belittled at every turn, Liu Chunhua and Zhao Yuyan could do nothing but endure the unrelenting mistreatment.
The endless chores at home were grueling enough, and the added burden of fieldwork only intensified ne strain. Cooking had been taken over by Wei Zhilan and Zhao Yuyan’s daughter, but the exhaustion from the fall harvest left everyone worn thin and irritable.
Liu Chunhua and Zhao Yuyan, each carrying a heavy basket on their back, trudged toward the fields. unable to suppress their frustration.
“We’ll be at this for another month or
unbearable,” Liu Chunhua muttered bitterly, her face
clouded with resentment. “There’s no one in all of Qingling Village as cruel as our mother–in–law.”
Wei Zhilan, mean and frugal, never missed a chance to lash out with her cruel words, driving them to their
limits.
Zhao Yuyan nodded in agreement. “Who could argue with that? She even abandons her own children. Who knows when we’ll finally get a break from this endless struggle?”
Only her son had the potential to fulfill Wei Zhilan’s high expectations when he achieved success in his studies. By the time he achieved that, however, Wei Zhijan would be too old to enjoy the fruits of his
SUCCESS.
Liu Chunhua let out a heavy sigh, a wave of envy creeping over her. She couldn’t help but feel a pang as she thought of Zhang Yingyue–three healthy children. Their future would surely be prosperous after separating from the family.
Turning to Zhao Yuyan, she spoke almost wistfully. “I can’t help but feel a little envious of Yingyue.”
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