When I tried calling him again, Xu Zisheng refused to answer.
I was so upset that I didn't know what to do, so I fell down on the bed.
Even though I had made up my mind to divorce Xu Ziyin, reality was reality. Since my mother-in-law had passed away, would I still be able to leave?
Am I really going to let Xu Ziyin starve to death at home?
Grandma walked like that, I think of it, I regret it, close my eyes, open my eyes, always see Grandma kneel on the ground to beg me...
Lin Yufan called. When I picked up the phone, I couldn't help but cry.
"Eight o'clock, what's the matter with you?" Lin Yufan asked with concern.
"Forest..." "Yes." I opened my mouth to call him by his name, but found that I did not know how to address him. I hesitated for a moment, then called Boss Lin.
"Eight o'clock, what's wrong with you? Tell me, tell me!" Lin Yufan was getting anxious on the other end of the phone.
"I-I can't, I can't divorce Xu Ziyin." I held the phone, almost despairingly.
"Xu Ziyin..." If he were to divorce me like this, what would he look like? If I don't have someone to take care of me, I won't be able to eat or drink, and he will definitely pass away like this. Although I hate him, I can't just sit by and watch him pass away! " I felt sad and helpless as I said this.
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, "8 PM, just wait. I'll be there now."
Lin Yufan came to my house and saw a miserable scene, Xu Ziyin lying alone in her room …
"I... I can't get a divorce. " I looked at Lin Yufan and mumbled.
"Why?" Lin Yufan looked at me and frowned slightly.
"Do you know why my mother-in-law drinks pesticides?" I looked at Lin Yufan and asked in despair.
"I know. I won't let you divorce her son."
I looked at Lin Yufan and nodded, "I feel that I have a guilty conscience about her. If I agree not to divorce her son, and if I come back to see her that night, it would be impossible for her to leave, but …" She just had to leave. "
Lin Yufan looked at me and shook his head, "But, you can't be blamed for this. Anyone else who sees their husband cheating would not be able to take it. Divorce is inevitable. "
"But …" I don't want to pay for it with my fucking life. I'm so upset that my conscience won't let me down, you know? " I looked at Lin Yufan as tears unknowingly flowed out of my eyes, "Xu Zicheng is still young, but seeing her like this at home, she was scared. She packed her luggage and went out by herself …" Can I see that no one cares about Xu Ziyin? "
Lin Yufan looked at me and sighed.
"If that were the case, my conscience would be troubled for the rest of my life. Do you know, I can't forgive myself now because my mother-in-law's death … " As I said this, I wanted to cry again, but I covered my mouth with my hand.
"Your mother-in-law is old. She doesn't understand, so don't blame yourself too much." Lin Yufan looked at me, walked to my side, and sat down next to me. He reached out a hand and put his arm around my shoulder, "Eight o'clock, don't blame yourself. "Here's Xu Ziyin, get him a nanny."
Lin Yufan's embrace, at that moment, was like a warm world to me.
I was like an orphan drifting on the sea, his warm embrace, for a moment let me have the feeling of home, a heavy reliance.
"No. I understand now that I am not going to divorce Xu Ziyin, because I can't stand the reproach of my conscience. I feel that my mother-in-law is looking at me, and that I have to take good care of her son before my conscience can rest. " Nestled in Lin Yufan's embrace, I slowly became calm.
Yes, at this moment, this is the only way I can feel at ease.
After making such a decision, my heart was at ease.
Since life has given me so much, no matter how cruel reality is, I have to live on with my strength. Because, I still owe Lin Yufan, because, Xu Ziyin still needs me, if I leave him, he will most likely go with his mother.
Lin Yufan sent someone to help me find a nanny to take care of Xu Ziyin, while I began to run the restaurant seriously.
I invited Master Liu Da back and told Lin Yufan about my thoughts of selling court food. Lin Yufan was very supportive, so he found a designer for me to redecorate the restaurant. He also found Master Zhou Yi to help the restaurant choose a better name — — Cui Xin Xuan.
Lin Yufan found the most famous calligrapher in the area and gave him the question. He then advertised a variety of main dishes.
During the renovation, I gathered the staff of the restaurant, and also found a etiquette master to train the staff.
Just like this, a month later, the restaurant was opened for business. Countless people came to eat, and the scene was very lively.
I was happy that the restaurant business was good, so I felt a little bit more at ease. After all, this way, I could slowly pay off Lin Yufan's money.
Business in the restaurant was busy. Xu Ziyin was at home. Although there was a nanny taking care of him, the nanny was only in charge of three meals a day. His personal hygiene, washing and cleaning were all mine.
The days were hard, but the bustle made it difficult for people to relax their minds. Every day, as soon as their heads touched the pillow, they would fall asleep.
After Gu Yifei's appearance that time, I knew in my heart that I couldn't get too close to Lin Yufan. So I tried to pay attention to my words and actions. I never called him for personal reasons, and I never contacted her after work.
Just as I was focusing all my energy on my work and the hotel was in full swing, Xu Ziyin's mistress, He Jia, came to my door.
She had come with her sister and a few big men.
As soon as I entered, she came straight at me, ignoring the guests eating.
He Jia, accompanied by her sister He Zheng, hobbled over to the opposite side of me and grabbed my lapel.
"Eight o'clock in Liu, I've endured for more than two months. Let me ask you, why haven't you given me my one hundred thousand yuan? " He Jia grabbed my lapels and asked me sternly.
I looked at He Jia and laughed without fear. "He Jia, are you not ashamed when you ask me for money?"
"To pay with one's life, one must pay with debt. You owe me money, so I'm here to collect it. It's an open and honorable matter, so why should I be ashamed of myself? " He Jia looked at me and suddenly rolled up her arms. She put her hands on her hips and spoke with confidence.
No one had ever been so 'open' as to act as a mistress.
"Pfft." I looked at He Jia and gave a cold laugh. "Now that you're in the open, let me ask you, when you're not in the open?"
"Eight o'clock, cut the crap. Hurry up and return the money to her!" He Zheng shouted, rushing over and grabbing me by the collar.