If you don't consummate the marriage for three years and then marry a successful educated youth

Zhang Lan also felt sorry for her daughter and said softly, "If you really like eating venison, then when it's time to divide the meat, I'll trade something else for a piece with him. It's just that meat from the belly of a deer might be hard to get."

Lin Fengjiao, recalling Jiang Lie's attitude earlier, also became angry: "No, I won't eat it. I won't eat his food anymore."

"It's just a piece of venison. I can just go back to the city to buy some. My family is rich, so we can buy it. Who cares? He's so heartless. We're childhood sweethearts, after all."

Her voice choked as she spoke, and she felt a pang of sadness as she recalled how she had been humiliated, even though all of these things had once belonged to her.

Now that they belong to someone else, how could she not care at all? The feeling of being cherished and pampered was so addictive, and now that she truly felt it was gone, it was too painful.

Zhang Lan sighed, "Okay, we'll buy it ourselves from now on. There's no meat we can't buy with money. Go home and rest well. Once you're better, go back to the city as soon as possible."

"By the way, why didn't your son-in-law call once when you came back? Did you two have a fight?"

A hint of guilt flashed in Lin Fengjiao's eyes: "No, no, we're newlyweds and our relationship is going well. How could we possibly quarrel? Mother, don't overthink it. It's not true."

"He's away on a business trip and too busy. When he's busy, he doesn't have time to call. Besides, I'm not a child anymore. What can I possibly do at home?"

"Hmm, that's true, but girl, are you sure those twins are your sister-in-law's children?"

"Yes, of course I'm sure."

Zhang Lan hesitated for a moment, then decided against it, saying, "It's alright then. Mother was just asking casually. I'm going home now."

I helped my daughter sit down and went to pour her a glass of water. Just then, the phone rang. My eyes lit up and I was about to answer it when my daughter beat me to it.

Lin Fengjiao urged, "Mother, it's probably Qingshu calling. I'll go answer it. You go to the kitchen and make me something to eat; I'm hungry."

"Please, please, Mom, I beg you."

"Okay, I'll go. Then you should talk to your son-in-law nicely and try to coax him so they don't argue, okay?"

"Okay, I understand."

No sooner had Zhang Lan left than Lin Fengjiao answered the phone.

Her tone softened, tinged with a hint of caution: 【Hello, who is this?】

Shen Qingshu chuckled softly, his coldness seeming to seep into her ears and penetrate to her very bones: [Lin Fengjiao, who do you think I am? You're really getting bolder and bolder, running away from home like this.]

Tell me, where are you?

I went to my parents' house for treatment of my face. Dr. Wen said my face was in serious condition and would be disfigured if left untreated. I've seen other doctors, but none of them could help.

Lin Fengjiao lowered her voice and quickly explained the situation: "Qingshu, I know this is wrong, but I told you before that I wanted to go back to my parents' home for treatment, and you wouldn't let me come back."

Shen Qingshu said coldly: "So, are you accusing me?"

No, no, that's not what I meant. I just want to get my face healed. Please don't misunderstand.

[Is that so? There are so many hospitals in the city that can treat you, yet you insisted on going to that poor rural area to find a barefoot doctor to treat your face. Lin Fengjiao, do you think I'm stupid?!]

Hearing the roar on the phone, Lin Fengjiao's heart trembled. She quickly explained, "That's not it. I didn't mean it that way. I really came here to get my face treated. Don't misunderstand."

Shen Qingshu roared: "What misunderstanding? Are you still thinking about that hunter Jiang Lie? Otherwise, why would you be so eager to go back? I knew you still had your eye on him."

[Get this straight, you're my wife, my woman. Who gave you permission to go back? Tell me, are you trying to cheat on me?]

[Speak! Are you mute?!]

Lin Fengjiao's heart leaped into her throat, and her eyes reddened. She said aggrievedly, "I didn't! How could you slander me like that? Look at my face! I don't believe you don't see it every day."

I still remember the look of disdain in your eyes. I've tried all the hospitals in the city, but they couldn't cure what you see. Why won't you listen to me?

[Besides, this is a country full of people, what can I do? I've barely even spoken to Jiang Lie, Shen Qingshu, what right do you have to talk to me like that, to pressure me like this, waah~~~]

Hearing the breakdown and crying on the other end, Shen Qingshu felt no pity, only anger. What kind of wife would dare to run back to her parents' home without saying a word?

She's become so unruly. If we ever argue, she'll dare to go back to her hometown. How am I supposed to control her then?

It's so annoying! There's no one at home to take care of me, and no one to look after the kids.

Lin Fengjiao suppressed her sobs, afraid that her mother would notice something was wrong. She quickly took a deep breath and wiped away her tears, and her wound also hurt a little.

Shen Qingshu's tone softened slightly: "How long will it take for you to be back?"

The treatment period is half a month. I need at least half a month to recover before I can go back. Otherwise, if the condition recurs, all the previous treatment will be wasted.

【No, half a month is too long. No one will take care of things at home, no one will take care of the children, my father is unwell and in the hospital, my mother has to take care of him, and I have to go to work and can't manage.】

[You'll be home in the next couple of days. As long as you come back, I'll keep your running away from home a secret from your family, and I won't argue with you about it.]

Lin Fengjiao frowned: "Where's your sister? The child is your sister's. Why isn't she there? I'm not just playing around at home; I'm here for treatment. Do you want me to be disfigured?"

Shen Qingshu kept saying to himself, "It's not that serious. It doesn't look grave to me. Don't be fooled. The family can't do without you, and my sister can't take time off from the factory."

They're all busy fulfilling orders lately, so they don't have time to spare. You're the only one at home who isn't busy. If you trust Jiang Lie's wife, you can get the medicine and apply it.

[You can also look after the kids and do the housework, then you can sleep when you're free. Isn't that great?]

Lin Fengjiao was almost laughing with anger. A lump formed in her throat, and she couldn't help but blurt out, "Are you crazy? You call all that endless housework 'rest'? I'm going crazy taking care of the kids!"

【I won't take them. They're old enough to go to school. Why do they have to stay at home and torment me? Shen Qingshu, you say you care about me, but my face is all bruised and you still want me to go back.】

【Is treating my face more important, or are your family matters more important? Why can't you send the child there? If all else fails, give the neighbor some money; it'll help for ten days or so.】

Shen Qingshu retorted, "What nonsense are you talking about? The child calls you 'Mom,' of course you have to take care of him. What kind of family would you leave him with someone else? Wouldn't people laugh at us for neglecting our child?"

What kind of mother are you? You're so inconsiderate.

Lin Fengjiao gritted her teeth: "Yes, I was immature, but that's not my child. Why are you always coming after me? Do I owe your family something? Why don't you go after your sister?"