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After finishing breakfast and tidying up the house, Han Dan took a basket and prepared to go to Qiaoqiao's house to farm.

Pushing open the door, I saw my mother-in-law, Li Chunlian, standing there, drenched in sweat.

"Mother, you're here! Come in quickly!" Han Dan hurriedly put down her basket and welcomed her mother-in-law into the house.

"This awful weather, it's so hot first thing in the morning. Are you going to buy groceries with a basket?" Li Chunlian asked.

"No, Yang Qiao's family has two vegetable plots, but the vegetables are all out of season. I'm going to help turn them over and plant some autumn vegetables."

Han Dan poured her mother-in-law a glass of water, which Li Chunlian gulped down.

"Is Yang Qiao the daughter-in-law of Commander Zhou?"

"Yes."

"His family is quite impressive, with such a large house and a vegetable garden. They don't need to buy vegetables anymore, which saves them a lot of money."

"Mother, is something the matter?" Han Dan asked cautiously.

"Lin Jie must have received his salary. I'll take 30 yuan, and some vegetable and meat coupons. You two can't eat that much," Li Chunlian said.

"Mom, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, and I want to go back to my parents' home to visit. Can I skip taking the money this month?"

Han Dan whispered that Qiaoqiao was preparing supplies for going home for the holiday, and she also wanted to go home to visit.

"Not taking it? What will Lin Jie's younger brother and sister eat if you don't take it? Han Dan, I gave you five hundred yuan, ten catties of meat, and fifty eggs for your wedding with Lin Jie."

"I have no objection to you taking care of your parents' family, but you have to earn it yourself. You can't use my son's money to support your parents." Li Chunlian got angry when she heard this.

"Mom, they are Lin Jie's parents-in-law too. Do you think I sold myself to your family?" Han Dan replied, feeling wronged.

"Han Dan, you need to face reality. If it weren't for my Lin Jie, you would still be working in the fields under the scorching sun."

"You've been married for two years and haven't even laid an egg. And you call yourself my in-laws? If I'd known you were such a good-for-nothing, why would I have gone through all that trouble to marry you with only five hundred yuan? Five hundred yuan, not five yuan!" Li Chunlian said angrily, looking at Han Dan's belly.

"Mother, having a child isn't just my responsibility."

"If this isn't your problem, is it Lin Jie's problem?"

"Yes, it's about Lin Jie. Go ask your son."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Jie, who had just finished work, pushed open the door and slapped Han Dan across the face with a furious expression.

"You, you're bullying us too much! Even the landlord's farmhands don't treat us like this. Mother, ask your son, is it because my womb is useless, or is your son just good for nothing..."

Han Dan was stunned by the beating and wailed. She had tried to appease everyone, but all she received was humiliation from the entire Lin family. This kind of life was enough to drive anyone to their death.

"Why are you crying? Do you want everyone in the military family compound to hear you?"

Li Chunlian scolded him, then turned to Lin Jie and asked, "Is everything Han Dan said true?"

Lin Jie said with a fierce expression, "Mother, don't listen to her nonsense."

With her eyes glazed over and darting away, Li Chunlian understood. Her son was no good. If her son was no good, wouldn't the Lin family line end up without descendants?

Li Chunlian quickly pulled her son into the bedroom, while Han Dan sat on the sofa and sobbed softly.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Chunlian came out, her tone much gentler: "Han Dan, you're right, it's time to go home and visit. Forget about this month's money and meat ration coupons; buy some meat and go back to see your in-laws."

Seeing Han Dan lower her head and remain silent, Li Chunlian sat down beside her and said, "I just asked Lin Jie, and it's a lingering effect. You have to give him time. Han Dan, my son, a righteous hero who protected our country, has ended up with this problem. I feel so sorry for you."

"Mother was wrong, Mother deserves to be hit. Life is hard for a woman without children. I've discussed it with Lin Jie, and if you can't have children, you can adopt one and raise it from a baby. It'll be just as close."

Han Dan turned her head and asked hoarsely, "Are you really willing for me to adopt a child?"

"Why wouldn't you want to? Without a child, you two won't have a good life. Han Dan, leave this matter to your mother. You and Lin Jie should live well together. I've already scolded Lin Jie."

In other words, my son has some shortcomings, but it's still better than being from the countryside, right? A woman can't be thinking about those things all the time, can she?" Li Chunlian began her brainwashing-style education.

"Mother, if we had a child, I would live a good life together with Lin Jie."

Han Dan never thought about divorce. Having a child gave her hope, and that's how she was able to keep going.

As for that aspect, she truly hated it.

"Your mother will go to the countryside to find you a good family's child. Lin Jie is a hero, lives in a military family compound, and has a formal job. Any child who comes to your family will be blessed."

There are many children in rural areas, and many are abandoned because they can't be raised. We need to be selective, right? It would be best to adopt a boy.

Her mother-in-law's words gave Han Dan hope, and she stopped crying.

"Lin Jie, come out and apologize to Han Dan," Li Chunlian shouted into the bedroom.

Lin Jie came out with his head hanging low. Li Chunlian said sternly, "You're a hero, how could you hit your wife? Quickly, apologize, and don't you dare lay a hand on her again."

"Yes, I'm sorry, Han Dan. If I ever lay a hand on you again, just chop off my other hand," Lin Jie said in a humble voice.

Han Dan's tears welled up again: "I don't care how good you are to me. As long as you stop hitting me, I'm still willing to live a good life with you."

Han Dan had no way out. If she got divorced, not only would her parents lose face, but the gossip in the village would also overwhelm her.

"Alright, Mom's going back now. Didn't you want to go to Yang Qiao's house to plant vegetables? Go ahead, go ahead, don't delay."

Li Chunlian patted her clothes, Han Dan picked up the basket, and the mother and daughter went out.

Lin Jie's father was a worker at the city's cement factory and lived in the factory's residential area. Li Chunlian was unemployed, and every time Lin Jie received his salary, she would come to ask for money and receipts. She was calculating that Lin Jie's money couldn't all be sent to his parents' home by Han Dan.

Li Chunlian's life was not difficult. Her second son got married, and both he and his wife were workers. They had a grandson, and the family of three did not need any help from their family.

Li Chunlian also has a young son who is still in school and is the biggest burden on the family. She asks Lin Jie for some money to save for her youngest son.

Upon learning that Lin Jie was infertile, Li Chunlian was stunned. Would her daughter-in-law, whom she had married for 500 yuan, run away?

Li Chunlian had three sons. Her eldest son joined the army and did well there. But then, he returned missing a hand.

Which of the women in the city would marry him?

He was so worried about her that he married Han Dan.

Li Chunlian was quite satisfied with her daughter-in-law, but her inability to conceive made her somewhat resentful.

He scolded her for two years and was harsh on her for two years, but the reason she couldn't have children turned out to be her own son.

My poor son... The most important thing now is to keep Han Dan. As long as she doesn't divorce, Lin Jie's family can continue normally, and outsiders won't know who is infertile.

Li Chunlian wiped away her tears, made up her mind, and was determined to find a suitable adopted son for her son as soon as possible.

Li Chunlian was incredibly shrewd. After a moment of sadness, she started to think about whose child she should adopt.

She was unwilling to raise a stranger's son. If her second son could have a child for Han Dan to raise, that would be wonderful. After all, they were still family.

The eldest son is a hero, lives in a military family compound, and is taken care of by the state. Han Dan is also an honest person. With such good conditions, the second daughter-in-law should be willing.

This is a big deal; I need to go home and discuss it with my husband.

As she thought about it, Li Chunlian wasn't so sad anymore. There are many difficult things in the world, but things will eventually turn out smoothly.