Chapter 335 The Reason Why Shen Chunhua Didn’t Divorce
After hearing what Shen Chunhua said, Zhao Xiande felt like his world collapsed in an instant.
He was like a statue whose soul had been sucked out. He was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face was frozen. His dumbfounded look looked funny and pathetic.
Then, he seemed to have lost all his strength, his legs went limp, and he sat down on the ground in dejection.
His eyes were empty and his lips kept trembling, but he couldn't make a sound. He wanted to cry but had no tears, and his heart was full of regret and despair.
When Wang Jianguo saw Zhao Xiande like this, he knew that he seemed to have accepted the reality, so he turned around silently and walked out of the room.
Zhao Shuzhuo saw Wang Jianguo coming out of the house. The two looked at each other and saw a hint of relief and fatigue in each other's eyes, and then left Zhao Xiande's house together.
In the night, the two figures gradually walked away, leaving only endless sadness and silence in the room.
Wang Jianguo hurried back home. As soon as he entered the door, he looked at Zhao Shuzhuo with a puzzled look on his face and asked impatiently:
"What is going on? How did you talk to Shen Chunhua?"
"I thought that after all the grievances she had suffered before, she would definitely make up her mind to divorce this time. How come the result was completely beyond my expectations?"
Zhao Shuzhuo frowned slightly, lost in memories, and after a moment he slowly said:
"When I talked to her, I was very sincere and serious. I told her everything we knew without missing a single thing."
"I made it very clear to her that this was a major decision concerning her life's happiness, and whether to divorce or not was entirely her choice."
"We just informed her of the situation. No one will interfere with her decision. No matter what choice she makes, we will respect it."
"Then, she told me a lot of her inner thoughts. She said that Zhao Xiande was like a completely different person once he drank."
"When he got drunk, he was completely unreasonable. He would often hit her, and every time he beat her, her body was covered with bruises. The scene was really heartbreaking."
"But, when I wasn't drinking, I treated her pretty well. At least I could make sure she had food to eat and a place to stay."
"She also mentioned things in the past. Back then, she encountered a lot of difficulties and was almost in despair."
"If Zhao Xiande hadn't helped her, she wouldn't have survived at all."
"That life-saving grace was like a heavy mountain to her, weighing on her heart all the time."
"Even if Zhao Xiande treats her badly now, she can't let go of this kindness easily."
"Besides, you also know the customs of our place. She told me in tears that she was just a lonely woman."
"If she really gets divorced, she might not be able to survive in this small place."
"Neighbors like to gossip about her. If she gets divorced, those rumors will be like sharp knives that will keep stabbing her."
'All that spit could have drowned her. She had no family to rely on, and no skills to support herself.'
"After leaving this family, she didn't know what to do. So, after thinking it over and over again, she finally chose not to divorce."
After hearing what Zhao Shuzhuo said, Wang Jianguo's heart was like a surging sea and he couldn't calm down for a long time.
He frowned and paced back and forth in the room, with what Zhao Shuzhuo said constantly echoing in his mind.
Yes, in this seemingly ordinary but injustice-hidden era, the shackles of feudal ideology still heavily bind people.
There is an almost absurd standard for judging marriage, no matter how unforgivable the mistakes a man has made.
Once a couple divorces, the secular world will always blame the woman without hesitation.
It seems that women are born to be submissive and endure all the mistakes of men, and once they choose to resist and leave, it is a great rebellion.
This is against the ethics and morals that this society has tacitly accepted. This era is like an invisible net that has imposed too many shackles on women.
These shackles not only restricted their movements, but also imprisoned their thoughts and souls, leaving them struggling in pain but helpless.
Wang Jianguo sighed deeply, his sigh full of helplessness and sorrow. He said slowly:
"Okay, this is her own choice after all. Everyone has their own life and difficulties. We have no right to interfere. We can only respect her decision."
"Everyone is tired today, let's take a rest first. You know, we still have a heavy task to complete tomorrow."
"You have to go to bed early and get enough rest. You have to get up early tomorrow morning. You can't delay your work."
After listening to this, Zhao Shuzhuo nodded silently. The two looked at each other, their eyes revealing a hint of fatigue and a helpless acceptance of this world.
Then they turned around and walked towards their own houses. The heavy footsteps were particularly clear in the silent night.
It seemed like a silent accusation against this era. After a while, the room returned to peace.
Only the sound of the wind outside the window is still gently telling the story hidden in this night.
The next day, when it was still dawn, He Yushui got out of bed quietly.
She knew that there were important things to do today, so she had to prepare a hearty breakfast for everyone so that everyone could eat their fill and have energy to start a new day's work.
The firelight from the stove illuminated her young and energetic face. She was busy working skillfully, and soon a steaming breakfast was placed on the table.
Not long after, there was movement in Wang Jianguo and Zhao Shuzhuo's rooms.
They woke up with sleepy eyes, washed up briefly, and refreshed themselves. The three of them sat around the table and started to enjoy breakfast.
A warm atmosphere permeated the small house. Although the meal was simple, everyone enjoyed it with gusto.
Because they all have expectations for the future.
Just as they finished breakfast and cleaned up, a knock on the door suddenly broke the silence.
He Yushui stood up quickly and walked towards the door, wondering who it was as she walked.
When she opened the door, a large group of villagers came into view. Men and women, young and old, a large crowd of people.
He Yushui was slightly startled, then quickly glanced at the crowd. She found that most of these people were workers going to work in the supply and marketing cooperative.
Others were laborers preparing to pull goods, with simple smiles on their faces and enthusiasm and expectations for their new jobs in their eyes.