Zhang Zhijun and Xie Jinghu got married in the same year. After their marriage, he and his wife Lu Meishu gave birth to a son, who was several months older than Xie Qian.
Mr. Zhang has been engaged in forestry-related work for many years. The younger generations of the Zhang family are all named after the character "wood". Zhang Zhijun's son is named Zhang Hua.
Most of Zhang Zhijun's business is abroad, and Zhang Hua also went to study abroad very early.
Lu Meishu's health has been poor in the past two years, and she has been treated with Western medicine for a long time, but it has no effect. The Zhang family asked her to return to China to see traditional Chinese medicine for recuperation, so Lu Meishu has only recently stayed in China.
Zhang Hua was a boy, and he was well-educated by Zhang Zhijun and his wife. He did not develop dandy habits just because his family was rich. Lu Meishu was relieved to let Zhang Hua live alone abroad.
Zhang Zhijun suddenly showed up with an illegitimate daughter, and Zhang Nan, who was his niece, was disgusted. Naturally, the Zhang family would not hide it from Zhang Hua.
Zhang Hua bought the fastest flight back to China.
Zhang Nan was favored at home, and her cousins of the same generation were willing to give in to her. When she saw Zhang Hua, Zhang Nan's eyes were swollen from crying.
Zhang Hua touched his cousin's head and said, "Why are you crying? It's not worth it for someone like that."
"But uncle said -"
Zhang Nan choked up.
According to Zhang Zhijun, the woman named Zhuo must send the illegitimate daughter back.
If the Zhang family does not accept her, the woman named Zhuo will take Zhang Zhijun to court to ask for child support... The illegitimate daughter is younger than Zhang Nan, and indeed has not yet reached adulthood.
Zhang Hua interrupted his cousin, "He has his difficulties, and we have our own methods. There is no reason for the whole family to suffer if he does something wrong alone. I only have one sister, and that is you."
Zhang Hua was thinking about the health of his mother Lu Meishu, so he comforted his cousin, said hello to the elders, put down his suitcase and went upstairs.
Upstairs, Zhang Zhijun wandered outside the room and looked ashamed when he saw his son.
"I..."
"Dad, I respect your choice. I'll go see my mother first."
Zhang Hua obviously didn't want to talk in depth.
In fact, there is nothing to talk about.
A teenage illegitimate daughter will not disappear just because Zhang Hua said a few words.
Zhang Hua completely respects his father Zhang Zhijun's choice.
Of course, Zhang Hua hopes that Zhang Zhijun can also respect his mother's choice, his choice, and the choice of everyone in the Zhang family.
Noh Mi-sook, who was lying in the room, looked listless.
She had a high fever.
Even though the fever has gone down, I still have no appetite.
The Zhang family all support Lu Meishu and condemn Zhang Zhijun, but what's the use?
Seeing her son Zhang Hua, Lu Meishu forced a smile and tried to get up from the bed, "Why are you back?"
Zhang Hua quickly walked to the bedside and held Lu Meishu's hand. "Grandpa called me and told me everything. Grandpa said that I was already a little man and asked me to take on the responsibility of being a human being."
It’s my son’s responsibility. Mom, get a divorce. If you get divorced, I will take you home.”
The "home" in Zhang Hua's mouth is Lu Meishu's hometown.
Although it is not prosperous there, it is the place Lu Meishu is most familiar with.
Zhang Hua thought about the situation on the way back to China. Zou Weijun and Xie Qian's mother and son spent several years fighting against the same situation and recently won a big victory.
Although Zhang Zhijun is not as rich as Xie Jinghu, he is still very rich compared to ordinary people.
If Lu Meishu had not divorced, she would have saved the family business for her son Zhang Hua.
She was just an illegitimate daughter. Taking advantage of Zhang Zhijun's guilt, Lu Meishu controlled the finances and at most gave her illegitimate daughter some scraps.
Many first wives do this.
The children of the first wife have a vested interest, so they naturally hope that their biological mother will occupy the position of the first wife and not let go.
However, before the plane even landed, Zhang Hua had a choice.
Other first wives can win great victories, but Zhang Hua cannot force his mother, Lu Meishu, to do the same.
Zhang Hua actually analyzed the pros and cons.
The woman named Zhuo gave birth to two children in total. The eldest son was Xie Jinghu’s, and the younger daughter was his father Zhang Zhijun’s. With Xie Jinghu in charge, it would be impossible for a woman named Zhuo to rise to power—if his father married a woman named Zhuo,
Even if they are afraid of being laughed at by everyone in the capital, it is impossible for the entire Zhang family to agree.
The woman named Zhuo has no chance to become a regular wife. If Lu Meishu occupies the position of the first wife and refuses to let go, the woman named Zhuo will use her daughter's name to ask for money from Zhang Zhijun, and she will secretly cut ties with Zhang Zhijun.
This is the worst case scenario.
As long as Lu Meishu turns a blind eye, she can still be Mrs. Zhang.
Other first wives can turn a blind eye, that is their choice.
At least these first wives are in better health than Lu Meishu, and they have the energy to fight.
Zhang Hua doesn't want his mother, Lu Meishu, to live such a life.
Pretending to be generous and forgiving, or arguing hysterically, being paranoid every day, getting angry and feeling uncomfortable at the slightest sign of trouble.
Lu Meishu's body cannot withstand such torture!
It is said that the body is the capital of revolution. Only with the body can we fight. How can his mother have the energy to fight against the mistress?
Divorce is good.
After divorce, no matter how his father treats his mistress and illegitimate daughter, it has nothing to do with his mother.
Money is important.
Compared with my mother's health and life, money is not that important.
Zhang Hua patiently helped Lu Meishu analyze it. Lu Meishu was too immersed in sadness at first and couldn't listen. The more Zhang Hua talked, the more her thoughts became clearer. Lu Meishu looked at her son with eyes full of surprise.
"you……"
Zhang Hua knelt on one knee and leaned against the bed, holding Lu Meishu's hand tightly. "In these years, I have lived abroad for at least half of my time. I did not grow up in front of my grandparents. Their feelings for me are not as deep as those for Nan Nan."
, I completely understand. Grandpa and the others are angry with Dad now. Over time, maybe they will forgive Dad and won’t stand on the same side with us as we do now. After all, neither grandson nor daughter-in-law is as close to him as his son, so I don’t.
Not as smart as Xie Qian, I may not be able to support the Zhang family. Although I am not the best, I am my mother's son. My father will betray you, but I will never betray you."
Lu Meishu, who had been forcing a smile just now, burst into tears.
Zhang Zhijun has been begging for Lu Meishu's forgiveness, and has promised Lu Meishu in various ways that he will never take his illegitimate daughter home, let alone have too much contact with Sara Zhuo because of the existence of his illegitimate daughter.
Does Lu Meishu care about whether her illegitimate daughter returns to the Zhang family?
Not at all!
What Lu Meishu cares about is Zhang Zhijun's "betrayal". No matter once or ten times, Zhang Zhijun betrayed their marriage. This is the knife that stabs Lu Meishu's heart.
This knife broke Lu Meishu into pieces.
But Lu Meishu got to know her son Zhang Hua again.
Zhang Hua is still young and has already taken on responsibilities.
He supports Lu Meishu’s divorce!
He also promised to take Lu Meishu out of the Zhang family!
Zhang Hua did not force Lu Meishu to make a decision immediately. He took a look at the untouched food on the bedside and let go of Lu Meishu's hand. "Mom, you should eat something. I'll get you some hot rice and vegetables."
OK?"
Looking at her son's expectant eyes, it was difficult for Lu Meishu to say "no".
Seeing Lu Meishu nodding, Zhang Hua smiled.
"Eat something first, and then talk about other things when you have the strength. I'm here."
Zhang Hua ignored Zhang Zhijun who was guarding the door. He went to the kitchen and ordered a bowl of porridge and two light side dishes.
Zhang Nan's eyelids are still swollen, but his face is happy, "Auntie, are you willing to eat?"
Zhang Hua nodded.
"No wonder grandpa must call you back, so that aunt is willing to listen to what you say."
Zhang Nan carefully asked, "Can I go see my aunt?"
For the past two days, Lu Meishu had locked herself in a room without seeing anyone. Zhang Nan wanted to go in. The Zhang family was afraid that her little child's words, which were not serious, would irritate Lu Meishu.
Zhang Hua actually thought so too, but he said it another way, "Let's go in two days, wait until she feels better. You yourself love to be beautiful, and my mother also loves to be beautiful, so you have to let her dress herself up."
Zhang Nan's concern was genuine, but Zhang Hua didn't want Zhang Nan to see Lu Meishu's embarrassment.
Zhang Nan knows when to be nice.
She doesn't need to see Lu Meishu now, but she hopes Zhang Hua can convey her support.
——She will never admit that illegitimate daughter!
If Zhang Zhijun wanted to recognize him, Zhang Nan wouldn't even recognize him as his uncle.
"I just want auntie."
Zhang Hua couldn't help but ruffled Zhang Nan's hair again, "I know, you are the ambassador of justice for the whole family."
Zhang Hua personally brought porridge and side dishes into the room.
This time, Lu Meishu drank most of the bowl of porridge and ate some side dishes with chopsticks.
Zhang Hua was very happy and opened the closed curtains, "Mom, if you feel bored, go to the window to get some air and see more of the scenery outside."
The capital city in summer is full of greenery.
The lush green trees and the gentle breeze under the sunset blew away the gloom in the room.
Lu Meishu looked at the green trees in the yard and felt sticky on her body. She murmured to herself, "I should take a bath. After taking a bath, I will sleep. When I wake up, it will be a new day."
Zhang Hua finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The mother and son talked for a while, and then Zhang Hua took the dishes and left the room.
He still has to discuss the divorce with his family.
Since the woman named Zhuo said she would send her illegitimate daughter back, she would definitely send her back.
Zhang Hua doesn't want to see his illegitimate daughter, nor does he want Lu Meishu to see her. He should leave these bad things to his father, Zhang Zhijun, and divorce as soon as possible is the best choice.
Zhang Zhijun stood at the end of the corridor and smoked a cigarette out of depression. When he saw Zhang Hua, Zhang Zhijun put out his cigarette, "How is your mother? Has she eaten? Xiao Hua, I can explain this -"
Zhang Hua was still polite and said, "Let's go then. Just go with me to my grandparents and explain the matter clearly in front of them."
In front of the two elders of the Zhang family and the rest of the Zhang family, Zhang Hua talked about the divorce.
"My mother is not in good health and cannot always be stimulated by these things. I think divorce is the best option."
Mr. Zhang's face turned red, "Is this your mother's idea?"
Zhang Hua nodded, "Yes, she thinks so, and I think so too."
Zhang Zhijun was unwilling to divorce. Mr. Zhang pointed at the door and said, "Then get out, as far away as possible. Never step into the Zhang family's door. Even if your mother and I are dead, you are not allowed to come back and cry!"
Zhang Hua was right.
The scandal had just broken out, and everyone in the Zhang family was very angry. Considering that Lu Meishu was in poor health, they naturally wanted to support Lu Meishu's decision.
Zhang Zhijun didn't want to divorce, so Mr. Zhang forced him to divorce.
Zhang Hua did not fight over property at all and let his grandfather make the final decision.
At the end of the negotiation, Zhang Hua drafted an agreement on his own.
Zhang Nan was afraid that Lu Meishu and Zhang Hua would suffer, so she secretly reminded Zhang Hua to hire a lawyer. Zhang Hua said softly, "It doesn't matter, I don't care about this, and my mother doesn't care much either. It would be nice to get a divorce."
The next morning, Zhang Hua wanted to show the draft agreement to Lu Meishu, but no matter how hard he knocked on the door, no one answered.
The movement upstairs alerted the rest of the Zhang family. Zhang Zhijun and Zhang Hua opened the door together and found that Lu Meishu had hung herself from the bathroom pipe.
"Beautiful, beautiful..."
Zhang Zhijun went to untie the rope with trembling hands, but the divorce agreement in Zhang Hua's hand was scattered on the floor.
