I was married off to a disabled hero in lieu of marriage; my in-laws doted on me and I aspired to gr

The moment Jin Tao turned to leave, he was utterly disappointed in this family.

He went home, took a shower, packed up Fenglin's things, and put them at Qiaoqiao's house. When Guquan returned, he would take them to the provincial capital first.

Carrying a large bag, I stepped out of the house and saw my father standing at the door.

"Jin Tao, what are you doing?"

"Dad, after Fenglin was discharged from the hospital, I took him to the provincial capital."

"How can that be? You need to go to school, it's inconvenient to take Fenglin with you."

"It's okay, I can rent a place."

"What about the pigs and rabbits at home? Your mother and I are too busy to manage them."

"If someone in the village is willing to buy it, let's sell it. The rabbits have already produced fur, so we won't lose money," Jin Tao said casually.

"You...you don't want this family anymore?" Jin Tao's father asked anxiously.

"I will come back to see you during the Chinese New Year."

"Son, if you take Fenglin away, people will laugh at our family."

"If Fenglin doesn't leave, will no one laugh at us? You've never treated Fenglin like a daughter-in-law. There are so many chickens in the house, didn't you ever think of killing one for her to eat? Fenglin is lying in the hospital, and you're fighting. Even Aunt Yang knows to stew a chicken for Fenglin. What about you?"

"Father, don't worry. I will take care of you in your old age. I will come back. Fenglin can't stay at home any longer. She's already on the verge of death; she can't be lost again."

Zhao Jintao looked at his father with sorrow and bitterness in his heart.

"Son, you can't abandon your parents for your wife."

"Father, Fenglin is a human being too, not an ox to be abused by you. If I don't take her away, she'll only have one way out: death."

Without saying anything more, Zhao Jintao shouldered his bundle and resolutely left home.

Jin Tao's father slumped on the stool by the door. His grandson was gone, his son and daughter-in-law had run away from home, and his once happy family had been torn apart by his wife.

Is Jin Tao's mother's ignorance and unreasonableness unrelated to Jin Tao's father?

In a family, if the man is inactive and indulges the woman's misbehavior, he also bears an unshirkable responsibility.

Jin Tao carried the clothes to Qiaoqiao's house. Qiaoqiao's mother took the package and asked, "What's this for?"

"Auntie, have Secretary Gu take these things to the provincial capital. I'll take Fenglin back to the provincial capital after she's discharged from the hospital."

"That's good. Fenglin will go with you. That child is so resilient. Jintao, go inside and get some sleep. Have dinner at home before going to the hospital."

"I'm not eating anymore; I'm worried about Fenglin."

Qiaoqiao's mother was in a dilemma. Jin Tao's eyes were sunken, and he probably hadn't slept since yesterday.

"Jin Tao, go home and get some sleep. Qiaoqiao will be more effective at comforting Feng Lin than you are," Zhou Wenhui said as he came out of the house.

"Yes, they grew up together and have so much to talk about. There are some things the two sisters can easily discuss," Qiaoqiao's mother said.

"Alright then..."

Zhou Zhonghai had already woken up and told Zhao Jintao to sleep in the west room.

"Jin Tao, I'll take you to the hospital tonight, and then Gu Quan and I will go back. I'll arrange Feng Lin's work. I'll talk to Director Xia. You can stay at the hospital and keep Feng Lin company." Zhou Zhonghai patted Zhao Jin Tao and said.

"Thank you, Uncle Zhou."

"Sigh, it's Uncle Zhou's fault. He didn't understand your family's situation. If I had known, I should have sent Fenglin to the provincial capital after the New Year."

"Uncle Zhou, I, Jin Tao, can never repay your kindness in my lifetime. The conflicts in my family are deeply rooted, but the price we paid was too high."

Zhao Jintao lowered his head, looking like an old man who had weathered many storms, dejected and frustrated.

"Jin Tao, don't be discouraged. Medicine is advancing, and anything is possible."

"I only want Fenglin to be safe. As for the child, I can't force it."

"You're a responsible man. Get some sleep, you're too tired."

Zhao Jintao lay on the kang (a heated brick bed), a cool breeze blowing outside the window. He was so tired that he quickly fell into a deep sleep.

With Qiaoqiao's comforting words, Fenglin's emotions gradually calmed down.

Qiaoqiao helped her get her medicine, wiped her body, and helped her to the toilet. On the way, she also went to the hospital cafeteria to buy two meat buns.

As Fenglin ate his meat bun, he thought of the poor child again: "Qiaoqiao, you shouldn't have saved me, you should have saved the child."

As a mother, it is naturally painful to lose a child after eight months of pregnancy.

"You can have another child, but once you're gone, it's really gone. Fenglin, I understand how you feel. If I were in your shoes, I would have saved the child too. When Xiaowei was kidnapped, I wished I could take his place. But the child is only eight months old, and it's uncertain whether he will survive. Even if he does, he won't have a mother, how hard that will be for him."

How should one choose in life? No matter which choice one makes, there will be pain.

"My child didn't choose the right mother. I hope he can be reborn into a good family and not have an irresponsible mother like me." Feng Lin kept crying.

"Fenglin, there are many meaningful things in life besides family, husband, and children. When I first married Zhou Wenhui, I thought my life would be just about being a good wife and mother, but who knew I'd get into university? Now that you're in the provincial capital, you can do what you love. Fenglin, what do you like to do?"

Fearing that Fenglin might still miss the child, Qiaoqiao changed the subject.

"Me... farming and raising rabbits?"

Fenglin thought for a moment and asked, "Besides farming and raising rabbits, what other hobbies does she have?"

"Farming and raising rabbits aren't hobbies; they're things you have to do to make a living, out of necessity. Think again, what else do you like?"

"I...I like knitting sweaters and making clothes. But I don't have any yarn or fabric at home, so it's no use liking it."

Fenglin finally remembered his hobby.

"Fenglin, by the way, this is your hobby. Once you've settled things in the provincial capital, I'll give you a sewing machine."

"No, I can't take it. Sewing machines are so expensive, and you need a ration coupon for them."

"I can't get it myself, but I'll have Zhou Wenhui figure it out. Consider it a gift from us to you as you start a new life."

"But, but I don't know how to use it."

"Go ahead and learn! You're so smart, you'll definitely be able to learn it. Once you're skilled, make Xiaowei a dress as a thank-you gift, okay?"

"Okay, I'll make some more for you."

"Then I'll wait, but you can't go back on your word."

"Hmm... I'll make you a beautiful dress so your classmates will all envy you."

"Fenglin, why are you so good to me? I've made a few friends in the city, but only you treat me like a younger sister, unconditionally kind to me. Fenglin, I'm so afraid of losing you."

Qiaoqiao choked up. Such a good woman, yet she suffered inhuman pain. Heaven is so unfair.

Feng Lin wiped away Qiao Qiao's tears: "You're the one who's good to me. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be alive."

"Fenglin, I'm so sorry. If I had gone sooner, none of this would have happened. I feel so guilty. Fenglin, even if the whole world doesn't love you, please believe me, I do love you."

Qiaoqiao grabbed Fenglin's hand, remembering how terrified she was last night.

"I know, I know, Qiaoqiao, I will get back on my feet, I will be alright, don't worry about me."

At this moment, Feng Lin had a will to live; for the sake of those who loved her, she had to pull herself together.