Chapter 307: The Cruel Truth

en happier. Before he could wave his pipe and boast again, his wife called him back to sober up and go to sleep. 。Then Zhao Shu got down to business, "Tomorrow ten strong men will come over from the b...In the eastern room, the wounded woman had also taken her medicine and lay in soft bedding, drowsy.

Dr. Zhang felt the patient's pulse and finally relaxed his brow. He then asked the old woman to look under the blanket, and sure enough, the woman was no longer bleeding.

The old man finally let out a sigh of relief.

"Alright, the child is safe, but for the next month, they need to stay in bed and recuperate. They can't stop taking their medicine either. Their diet should avoid raw, cold, fishy, or greasy foods. I will come daily to check their pulse and adjust the medication accordingly."

Both the old woman and Tao Hongying broke into smiles.

"Great, that was terrifying just now, but I made it!"

"Yes, he's a blessed child too, unwilling to see his mother sad."

The woman didn't know if she had heard, but finally fell asleep peacefully, and let go of Tao Hongying's hand.

Tao Hongying quickly went to the kitchen to cook.

This couple is both so badly hurt, they need to eat well and make up for their bodies.

Sir Yan staggered out, wanting to kneel and kowtow to Doctor Zhang, but Doctor Zhang stopped him with a hand. "Wait until you're better before you kowtow," he said. "Be careful not to reopen your wound and waste my medicine."

Everyone burst into laughter, and Lao Er Li sent the old man out.

Master Yan, with a thick face, moved to the east room and lay beside the woman. It seemed that only by guarding his wife and children like this could he feel at ease.

The Li family didn't stop her. Seeing her granddaughter peering out the door, Old Madam Li glanced inside and saw it was neat and tidy. She then beckoned to her granddaughter, picking her up and holding her in her arms.

Young Master Yan held Jia Yin's chubby hand and asked, "Is this Fu Niu She has grown so much! When I was in the valley, she couldn't even walk. She would spend her days playing in her little hut."

"Indeed, it's been over a year, Young Master Yan. Where have you been all this time" The old woman sighed, "Your family isn't doing badly, is it How come you look like this!"

A flash of ruthlessness and hatred crossed Yan Gongzi's eyes, as he hissed, "That's not my home, it's a hellhole!"

Since he was already at the Li family's, he didn't intend to hide anything and told them everything from beginning to end.

Everyone listened with sympathy, truly not knowing how to comfort the Yan family.

Originally, after the valley construction was completed, Young Master Yan returned home and wanted to invite his family to visit Suijin Beach.

Regardless of how it is constructed here, it is always his heart and blood, and enough to prove his talent.

Unfortunately, the Yan family completely ignored him, only urging him to take the exam and insisting that he become an official!

He even arranged a marriage for him, to a woman known among their circle for her arrogance and privilege, solely because her family could provide the Stern family with some assistance.

Young Master Yan was practically desperate, he had even tried starving himself and banging his head against the wall, but in the end, it was still his mother's softening heart that sent him to the neighboring province.

There was a quarry where criminals were exiled, and it needed some housing and work areas built. Zhou the Elder, who is the brother-in-law of Lord Yan's son, was in charge of this.

Mr. Yan felt very at ease there, and when he was busy, he would forget about the worries at home.

But during this period, he met a woman he loved, named Huiniang. She was the daughter of an official who had been exiled to work in the mines.

Actually, Hui-niang's family wasn't exiled with her father. They only had their property confiscated and were reduced to commoners.

But Hui-niang was filial and couldn't bear to see her ailing father suffering alone in the mine.

She followed him to live in a rented house on the outskirts of the mine. She took odd jobs, such as laundry and mending clothes, to earn money to support her father.

The neighbors were all touched and took good care of her, never bullying her.

Mr. Yan was also staying at this farmer's lodging, so it was inevitable to run into him when coming and going.

Young Master Yan didn't bring any servants along. He asked Huiniang for help with laundry, mending clothes, and even cooking, paying her extra silver in return.

Young men and women, spending time together day after day, one with a true personality, the other filial and gentle, feelings of affection naturally arose between them...

Years ago, Master Yan wanted to take Hui Niang home, but her family did not allow it.

In a fit of anger, he invited his familiar neighbors and colleagues to a banquet, witnessing their marriage as a couple.

Thus, time passed. A few days ago, Hui-nia discovered she was pregnant. The young couple were overjoyed preparing to welcome the new life when the Yan family sent someone to invite Young Master Yan back home for their arranged marriage.

Since their eight characters matched and the dowry was paid, they just waited for Master Yan to return and marry her formally.

Young Master Yan naively believed that once Heini was pregnant, he just had to kneel before his parents and they would change their minds.

So, he grandly brought Hui-niang home.

As a result, he was met with a brutal beating. Hui Niang was also forced to the ground by the maidservants and made to swallow an abortion pill.

Luckily, Mr. Zhou and his wife arrived in time to help stop him. He then took Miss Huai with him and desperately urged the carriage out.

At that time, all he could think about was Suijin Beach. It was the only place where he had made friends through his own abilities, and it was also the first place in the world that had given him recognition and a sense of accomplishment...

"You, child, are truly...bold!"

The old woman searched for half a day for adjectives, and only found these two words.

To be fair, the Yan family was in the wrong.

Even biological parents should not impose their own will on their children.

Moreover, Yan Gongzi clearly differed from those well-behaved children. He was talented yet rebellious, a typical maverick, pulling in the opposite direction and retreating when pushed.

At home, it's important to guide and encourage him. Wait until he gets older, has more experience, and naturally matures and becomes more steady.

But obviously, the Yan family lacked this patience, or perhaps they were unwilling to give their child the patience and love he needed. They only wanted to shape him into what the family required as soon as possible, placing him in the right position to bring glory to the family.

Young Master Yan, too naive. He knows his parents treat him as a tool for exchanging family interests, yet he still fantasizes about coercing them into living life according to his wishes.

Now that his naive fantasies have been shattered, he can finally see the harsh reality of the situation...

Li Lao Tai's scolding made Yan Gongzi shed tears.

"Auntie, I thought...I thought they were my parents. To them, I, their son, was always the most important thing, above anything else."

But no, they are not! They never cared about my likes or dislikes, always forcing me to study, forcing me to marry a woman I didn't like. They only have their family in their hearts!

"For the sake of the family, they never cared how much I suffered outside. That's fine, but now they are even willing to poison their own flesh and blood! I never thought it would come to this!"

He grasped the old woman's hand, sobbing, "Auntie, am I wrong I just want to live according to my own heart. I don't want to die studying, I don't want to marry a woman I've never met. Am I wrong"

The old woman's heart ached as she listened, gently patting his back and comforting him, "It's all over now, it will be fine soon. Don't cry, look, Hui Niang and the child are safe. You only have skin injuries, you'll be bouncing around in no time within half a month. Then, we'll figure something out."

Li Lao Er and Li Lao Si also joined in persuading.

"Yes, you're familiar with the people in our village. Just settle in and take care of your health first."

Young Master Yan nodded, wiped his tears, and said again: “Auntie, I have no money. Before I was staying at your house eating and drinking without paying. Now I've come again with my wife and children.”

The old woman laughed when she heard this, "You've built the Suijin Beach so well, we villagers are all grateful. Although you were paid, everyone was poor back then and the wages weren't much. Now that your family of three is staying here, just consider it as everyone making up for your past wages. Stay here comfortably, don't think too much about it!" by Li Zhensheng's rebuttal, but instead with a few more points of admiration. "It's a pity that your father passed away too early, otherwise I would really like to learn from him, to see how he raise...