noffsinger Chapter 138 Crocheting Sweaters
Chapter 138 Crocheting Sweaters
Since becoming pregnant, Chestnut Girl had been depressed and gloomy all day long. Gu Wanfeng not only ignored her but was also extremely cold towards her, which made Chestnut Girl spend her days in tears, as if life had lost all color and hope.
Seeing their daughter-in-law so dejected, the parents-in-law felt deeply distressed. After much deliberation, they decided to invite Chestnut Girl's grandmother to stay with them for a while, hoping the elderly woman might bring Chestnut Girl some comfort and joy. So, they cautiously approached Chestnut Girl to discuss the matter. To their relief, Chestnut Girl readily agreed.
However, a new problem soon arose. It turned out that Gu Wanfeng had always treated Chestnut Girl with indifference, even apathy. If Chestnut Girl's grandmother found out about this, the old lady would surely not easily forgive this heartless man. Thinking of this, Mr. and Mrs. Gu couldn't help but feel deeply worried.
Finally, the two decided to go to the dock themselves to find their son who was working there. When they finally arrived, they found Gu Wanfeng engrossed in processing a pile of documents, completely unaware of his parents' arrival.
Master Gu coughed heavily, and Gu Wanfeng finally looked up, a look of surprise on his face. Before he could ask anything, Master Gu said solemnly, "Feng'er, we have come to see you today because we have important matters to discuss. Miss Chestnut is now six months pregnant, and as her husband, you should take good care of her. You must not neglect her as you have before."
Madam Gu, standing nearby, quickly chimed in, "Yes, son. Now that Miss Chestnut has become your wife, you must shoulder this responsibility and give her the care and love she deserves. Don't be so heartless and ungrateful, otherwise how will you face your family in the future?"
Hearing her parents' earnest words, Gu Wanfeng curled her lip indifferently and coldly replied, "She's very scheming, I really can't like her."
Upon hearing this, Master Gu was furious. He glared at Gu Wanfeng and roared, "You damned scoundrel! Even if she is as scheming as you say, she is still your wife and the mother of your child! If you continue to be so stubborn and treat her with such indifference, you shall never set foot in our house again!"
"If I don't want to go back, I don't want to go back. It's no big deal!" Gu Wanfeng tossed her head, crossed her arms, and replied casually with a nonchalant and indifferent expression.
"You unfilial son, are you itching for a beating?" Master Gu trembled with rage, veins bulging on his forehead. His eyes widened as he glared at the arrogant brat before him, raising his right hand as if to teach him a lesson. But in the blink of an eye, just as his hand was about to strike, Madam Gu, quick as lightning, rushed forward and grabbed Master Gu's arm, stopping him in his tracks.
"Master, please calm down. Let's talk this out." Madam Gu gently patted Master Gu's back to help him catch his breath, then turned to Gu Wanfeng and said softly, "Son, you can't be so willful. You have to listen to your mother's advice. Why don't you go and apologize to Li Zi, admit your mistake, and then live a good life with her from now on?"
However, Gu Wanfeng was not listening to any of this. His brows were furrowed, his face full of anger, and he shouted indignantly, "I haven't done anything wrong, why should I apologize to that woman? Father, Mother, do you two even understand the situation? Are you getting senile?"
Faced with her stubborn and unyielding son, Madam Gu was filled with disappointment and helplessness, tears welling in her eyes. She slowly turned away, gently wiping away the tears with a handkerchief, then shook her head, covered her face in sorrow, and left. Master Gu, on the other hand, glared fiercely at his son, snorted coldly, and also turned and left without looking back, leaving only the defiant Gu Wanfeng standing alone.
Contrary to everyone's expectations, Su Yuning did not become despondent or listless upon returning to the village. On the contrary, she enthusiastically led the villagers along the winding mountain path to pick the fragrant osmanthus blossoms. Then, they tirelessly processed the freshly picked blossoms, turning them into aromatic osmanthus soaps. Although the income earned this way wasn't particularly substantial, it was far better than idly staying at home all day. Because of this, the villagers eagerly participated, actively bringing their hard-earned osmanthus blossoms to Su's family to sell.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the village, the vegetable garden was also a scene of promising harvest. The tall corn stalks were laden with plump, golden kernels, while the soybeans beside them were already ripe, their pods bulging as if they might burst open at any moment. Faced with this bountiful harvest, Su Yuning methodically organized the village's nimble-handed elderly men and women to help with the harvest. With everyone working together, the harvest was completed in no time. Afterward, the harvested corn and soybeans were neatly laid out on the village's narrow but flat path to dry in the sun.
Just then, the village chief's wife walked over quickly with a big smile on her face. As soon as she got close to Su Yuning, she couldn't wait to ask, "Yuning, tell your auntie, why did your factory suddenly close down? Is it because the sales of mats haven't been going well lately?"
Hearing this, Su Yuning waved her hand gently and replied with a smile, "Auntie, you're really overthinking it! There's nothing like that at all. Actually, I'm just busy taking care of this huge vegetable garden and constantly monitoring the production operations at the factory. I'm really struggling to keep up and feel like my body is about to give out. That's why I had to decide to temporarily shut down the factory so I can catch my breath and rest a bit."
However, the village chief's wife clearly didn't believe this explanation. She pouted slightly and retorted with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Oh dear, why are you being so formal with your aunt? Many people in our village have told me that it's obvious that the landlord and his wife are deliberately making things difficult for you, forcing you to close the factory!"
Su Yuning nodded hurriedly and replied, "Yes, yes, but this matter is really not very respectable, and I'm too embarrassed to bring it up."
The village chief's wife looked at Su Yuning with a smile and said, "It's good that you're back this time. You can take care of your parents nearby. By the way, has your sister-in-law been in touch with you lately?"
Hearing this, Su Yuning couldn't help but feel puzzled. She blinked her big eyes and asked, "Auntie, are you asking about my eldest sister-in-law or my second sister-in-law?"
The village chief's wife slapped her thigh lightly and quickly explained, "Of course it's your sister-in-law! Look at her now, her child has no mother to take care of him all day long, all he does is cry and whine. Even I, an outsider, feel heartbroken when I see him like this." As she spoke, the village chief's wife showed indignation on her face.
Upon hearing this, Su Yuning's face darkened, and she replied irritably, "Hmph! As the saying goes, 'You can't wake someone who's pretending to be asleep, and you can't keep someone who's determined to leave.' My sister-in-law is like a turtle eating a weight—she's made up her mind! She's determined to run off with that hypocritical, refined scoundrel, and who can control her?" At this point, Su Yuning became even more furious, "Now that she and my brother have completely broken off all ties, how can I, as her sister-in-law, possibly see her face again!"
"Oh dear, this is really infuriating!" The village chief's wife sighed helplessly, shook her head, waved goodbye to Su Yuning, and hurriedly went home to prepare to start a fire and cook.
Just then, Gu Wanfeng arrived as if carried by a gentle breeze. He stood tall and handsome, a hint of apology on his face. Su Yuning, smiling brightly, looked at him and asked softly, "Young Master Gu, what brings you to our humble village today?"
Upon hearing Su Yuning's words, Gu Wanfeng couldn't help but look embarrassed. He lowered his head slightly and replied somewhat apologetically, "I'm so sorry, Miss Yuning. It was all my fault before. I misunderstood you. I hope you will be magnanimous and not hold it against me." After saying that, he raised his head and looked at Su Yuning with deep remorse.
However, Su Yuning simply waved her hand lightly, her face still bearing that nonchalant and indifferent expression, and said, "It's alright, it's all in the past, no need to mention it again. Let it go with the wind." It was as if this matter had never stirred up the slightest ripple in her heart.
Seeing Su Yuning's magnanimity and tolerance, Gu Wanfeng felt even more admiration for her. He composed himself and then solemnly said, "After careful consideration, I have decided to leave the factory to you. Therefore, I have come here today specifically to hand over the key to you." Before he finished speaking, he had already taken out an exquisite key from his pocket and handed it to Su Yuning.
Surprisingly, Su Yuning didn't readily accept the keys offered to her as expected. Instead, she took a small step back, shook her head, and politely declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Gu, but I'm afraid it's not possible right now. There's a large vegetable garden here waiting for me to tend, and I'm also busy processing soap. I simply don't have the time to manage the factory's processing work. I'm truly grateful for your kindness; I appreciate it." With that, she gave another radiant smile, as warm and comforting as the spring sun.
"Yu Ning, are you still angry?" Gu Wanfeng's voice trembled slightly as he cautiously asked the woman before him. His gaze was fixed on Su Yu Ning's beautiful face, as if trying to catch a trace of emotion in her expression.
Su Yuning gently shook her head, her cascading black hair swaying softly like willow branches in a gentle breeze. A faint smile played on her lips: "Nothing of the sort, you're overthinking it." Her voice was clear and melodious, like a nightingale's song, instantly putting one's heart at ease.
"Are you really not planning to go back to the factory outside the city to do business?" Seeing Su Yuning's relaxed expression, Gu Wanfeng felt a little relieved, but still couldn't help asking again. After all, this was a big deal for both of them, concerning their future lives.
Su Yuning nodded without hesitation and said firmly, "Yes." Her eyes were clear and bright, revealing a resolute determination.
Upon hearing this answer, Gu Wanfeng's heart sank, and his face revealed an undisguised disappointment. He murmured to himself, "But if that's the case, we won't be able to see each other often. I'll miss you..." His words were filled with reluctance and longing.
Seeing this, Su Yuning couldn't help but chuckle, her laughter as melodious as silver bells. She blinked and said playfully, "You're a married man, why are you thinking about me? You should just focus on taking care of your family."
Upon hearing this, Gu Wanfeng was taken aback at first, then laughed along. Although his laughter was somewhat forced, the deep affection in his eyes remained undiminished: "Then, can we still be friends?" He looked at Su Yuning with anticipation, his hands unconsciously clenching and unclenching.
Su Yuning smiled and nodded, replying softly, "Of course." Her smile was like the warm spring sun, warm and bright, making Gu Wanfeng's heart flutter.
"Then I'll come to your house for dinner today," Gu Wanfeng suddenly made the request, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Su Yuning readily agreed, "Sure, welcome to my home!" With that, she turned and walked forward, Gu Wanfeng quickly following. The two walked side-by-side, chatting and laughing as they headed towards the Su family home. Along the way, sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground, as if paving a path to happiness for them.