The heavens set sail from the courtyard

Gao Junling and Hou Dunzi have been married for many years but have no children. This is because before they got married, Hou Dunzi was tortured by Gao Junling's family. He was soaked in an icy river in the dead of winter, which caused injuries to his lower body, leaving him practically disabled.

In other words, Gao Junling has been living a life of widowhood all these years and could never have her own children.

After the He family's recent troubles, He Wenhui asked Gao Junling to take care of her youngest brother, He Wenda.

Although He Wenda was young, he was very perceptive and had a sweet tongue, which made Gao Junling and Houdunzi very happy, so they had the idea of ​​adopting He Wenda.

If the He family had been free of disasters and troubles, Gao Junling would have been too embarrassed to ask for help.

Now He Wenhui wants to take her mother to the countryside, and it's really inconvenient to take He Wenda with her.

Besides, the He family isn't without sons; they still have He Wentao!
Hou Dunzi felt that it would be beneficial for both parties to entrust He Wenda to his care, which is why he boldly proposed it.

But he forgot one thing, and that was He Wenhui's attitude.

“Sister Junling, Brother Dunzi, Wenda is my younger brother, not my son. I have no right to hand him over to you. I need to go back and discuss it with my mother.”

Although He Wenhui did not refuse, she still suggested that He Wenda be taken away first.

"Wen Da has also troubled you for a long time. I will take him back first today."

Gao Junling hesitated for a moment and couldn't help but look at her husband, Hou Dunzi.

"It's late today, so don't take the child with you. Come pick him up tomorrow!" Hou Dunzi said with a smile that concealed his malice.

“No, I must take Wenda with me today. My mother keeps talking about him,” He Wenhui insisted.

Hou Dunzi was worried that if the child was taken away, the adoption would fall through, so he refused to agree no matter what.

“Wenda is already asleep, why wake the child?” Houdunzi said to He Wenhui, “How about this, I’ll take Wenda to Fengxiang Hutong first thing tomorrow morning.”

He Wenhui shook her head and said, "Wake him up when he falls asleep. Wenda hasn't been home for a long time, he must be homesick."

As she spoke, He Wenhui tried to rush into the house and take her younger brother away.

"No." Hou Dunzi blocked He Wenhui's way, his face already turning somewhat gloomy.

"Wenhui, you still have Wentao at home. It would be more suitable for me to raise Wenda. It would be better for the child too!" Houdunzi tried to persuade him.

“Brother Dunzi, please stop talking. I really can’t make the decision about adoption.” He Wenhui said, “When my father passed away, he told me to take good care of my younger brother and sister. Now that Wenyuan has done that, I already feel very guilty. If I give my brother away, I’m afraid I won’t have the face to visit my father’s grave.”

Seeing He Wenhui's words, Gao Junling realized that the adoption was probably hopeless, so she advised Houdunzi, "Let Wenhui take Wenda away!"

Hou Dunzi grew anxious and said, "Junling, don't you like Wenda a lot?"

Gao Junling sighed, "These things can't be forced."

Hou Dunzi wanted to persuade him again, but He Wenhui rushed into the house and picked up the sleeping He Wenda.

"Let's go home."

He Wenda was sleeping soundly when he was suddenly woken up, and he immediately threw a tantrum.

"I'm not leaving, I want to sleep."

“Wenda, come home with me. Mom is waiting for us at home,” He Wenhui said.

“I’m not leaving, I want to stay here, and Dunzi’s father will give me meat to eat.”

He Wenhui stared wide-eyed and asked, "What's your name?!"

He Wenda reached out to Houdunzi, sobbing.

"Dad, Dunzi!"

Hou Dunzi's heart melted at the sound of "Dad" and he quickly snatched He Wenda from He Wenhui's hands.

"Wenhui, look, Wenda doesn't want to leave. Why don't you stay a few more days?" Houdunzi hugged He Wenda tightly, as if he didn't want to let go!
"You!" He Wenhui exclaimed in alarm. Just then, Gao Junling ran over. "Wenhui, you go home first today. I'll take Wenda over after he wakes up."

Hou Dunzi, holding the child, said, "Wenhui, how much have Junling and I helped your family over the years? We've lent you hundreds of yuan. You won't even grant this small request?"

He Wenhui exclaimed excitedly, "I will not sell my brother, and no one can separate us siblings!"

As things escalated, He Wenda started crying loudly and clung tightly to Hou Dunzi's neck.

"I want Dunzi's dad, I don't want my sister."

"I want Dunzi's dad! My sister is a bad person!"

Upon hearing this, He Wenhui was struck dumb and took a few steps back in disbelief.

Gao Junling is caught in a difficult position between her husband and He Wenhui.

"He Wenhui, are you going to hide in the countryside right away? Are you going to drag your younger brother into this suffering?" Hou Dunzi said.
"Junling and I don't have children. We will definitely raise Wenda as our own child. It's better than him going to the countryside with you!"

He Wenhui gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, and felt extremely aggrieved.

"Wenhui, you go home first today. I will definitely go to your house tomorrow to give my master an explanation." Gao Junling pulled He Wenhui and walked out of the house.

"Sister Junling, even you want to steal my brother?" He Wenhui exclaimed in shock.

"Dunzi is right about some things. Who knows what will happen to you all after you go to the countryside? It's really not appropriate for Wenda to go with you!" Gao Junling said guiltily.
"Don't worry, we're just adopting Wenda, we'll never change his surname, he'll still be a member of the He family!"

He Wenhui suddenly felt very sad and helpless, and left in a daze, not even knowing how she got home.

Yu Qiuhua sensed that He Wenhui was in a bad mood, so she asked, "Wenhui, what happened? Why hasn't Wenda come back?"

He Wenhui's eyes reddened, and she said aggrievedly, "Mom, Sister Junling and Brother Dunzi want to take Wenda away from me."

After learning the whole story, Yu Qiuhua was not angry; she just sighed deeply.

"Since Junling and Dunzi like Wenda, let them raise him."

"Mom, are you really going to sell my brother?" He Wenhui asked in surprise.

"Given our current situation, bringing Wenda back would only cause him more suffering. It's better for him to stay with Junling!" Yu Qiuhua said calmly.
"Once we've settled down and Wentao is released from the juvenile detention center, we'll figure out a way to bring Wenda back!"

"Mom, are you willing to do that?"

“What can we do even if we can’t bear to part with him? Bringing Wenda back will only bring you more suffering.” Yu Qiuhua held He Wenhui’s hand with tears in her eyes.

"Now, as long as it can lighten your burden a little, it doesn't matter if the child is with Junling. I believe she will treat Wenda well."

He Wenhui was completely exhausted and couldn't even speak.

Yu Qiuhua comforted He Wenhui for a while, then went back into the house to get paper and pen, and asked He Wenhui to write an abandonment letter, which she then signed and fingerprinted.

The next day, Gao Junling came to the He family early in the morning, but did not bring He Wenda with her.

Yu Qiuhua handed the abandonment letter to Gao Junling and said that it was fine for her son to change his surname in the future.

Gao Junling happily tossed down three hundred yuan, and He Wenda was sold by Yu Qiuhua just like that.

Hou Dunzi kept his word, treating He Wenda as his own son, and even spent money and effort to find a house for He Wenhui and Yu Qiuhua to stay in temporarily in the countryside.

When He Wentao was released from the juvenile detention center, Houdunzi even asked his brothers at the mine to help him keep Dahuangmao's family at bay so that He Wentao could be sent to the countryside to reunite with his family.

On the third day after Yu Qiuhua and He Wentao reunited, she suddenly "lost her footing" and fell into the pond. By the time the others pulled her out, she was already dead.

With three burdens lifted, He Wenhui's life actually became much easier! (End of Chapter)