Ch 97: What? Shen Mingyue Isn’t Her Biological Daughter?
“What will you use to support her? Of course, it’s money! Sister-in-law, don’t worry about this; it’s none of your business.”
Shen Mingyue was confident now. Even if her husband’s family wasn’t good, and even if the Gu family didn’t help, she had the ability to take care of Wang Cuie.
Qiao Hui glanced at Gu Yuanzhou and couldn’t help but sow discord.
“It’s not that I’m saying this about your brother-in-law, but as the head of the family, you should manage your wife. Although she is supporting you in your old age, isn’t she actually just adding a burden to your family? If you don’t manage her, you’re asking for trouble.”
In the countryside, sons are responsible for their parents’ support in old age; daughters never do. This is why they must have a son even if they have several children. After all, a son provides security.
Gu Yuanzhou didn’t even look at her. “Our family doesn’t lack this money. Mingyue can do whatever she wants.”
Qiao Hui was speechless, her face flushed red. She stammered for a long time, unable to utter a single word.
Shen Fuzhu was furious. He took a few steps forward and stared at Wang Cuie.
“I’ll ask you again, will you continue this life or not? Do you want to make a shameful spectacle of yourself in front of everyone?”
If there had been a gate, he would have closed it without hesitation. Unfortunately, his home was too poor; there was only a wooden fence that couldn’t block everyone’s view.
“I won’t. I want a divorce.”
“Good, good, good. I’ll call your parents right now and let them see what kind of character their daughter has.”
Shen Mingyue was impatient. “Stop beating around the bush. My mother is an adult; she can decide for herself whether to divorce. You don’t need to involve my grandparents either. They didn’t care when my mother was being bullied; they certainly won’t care now. If you don’t divorce, I’ll report you to the Public Security, and have them arrest you. Even if you’re married, assaulting someone is illegal.”
A daughter bringing people to arrest her own father—unheard of! What a sacrifice of one’s relatives for righteousness!
Everyone could see that Wang Cuie was now confident. Her daughter was successful, wanted to take her to the city for good days, and wanted to sever ties with her family.
Actually, the villagers also thought Shen Fuzhu was a terrible person. Wang Cuie had worked tirelessly for so many years, and he didn’t treat her like a human being. Furthermore, not one of Wang Cuie’s several children was good.
Now that Shen Mingyue was willing to take her away, it was a good thing.
Shen Fuzhu realized Wang Cuie was serious. He wanted to leave, but he couldn’t. The two guards blocked the entrance, ready to act if he dared to approach.
When had Shen Mingliang and Shen Minghui ever seen such a scene? They didn’t dare to act.
Shen Fuzhu took several deep breaths, and the anger on his face gradually subsided, replaced by a hint of mockery.
“Shen Mingyue, are you sure you want to take her away and support her in her old age?”
Shen Mingyue was surprised by Shen Fuzhu’s words, pausing for a moment, but quickly nodded firmly.
“Of course.”
Shen Fuzhu laughed angrily, looking like a mentally ill person.
After laughing, he slowly spoke.
“You’re willing to support her because she is your mother. But what if I told you that you’re not her biological child? Would you still be this sucker?”
As soon as he said this, not only did the villagers change their expressions, but the entire Shen family was bewildered.
“What? Shen Mingyue isn’t biologically related? How come no one has ever mentioned this before?”
“It can’t be. I’ve never heard of this either.”
Even Wang Cuie was dumbfounded, staring at Shen Fuzhu. How could Shen Mingyue not be her biological child? She had carried her for ten months and given birth to her.
“Shen Fuzhu! You’re lying! Mingyue is clearly my child. Why are you saying I’m not her mother?”
Wang Cuie was emotional, feeling that Shen Fuzhu was deliberately trying to sow discord between her and her daughter.
Shen Fuzhu sneered, looking confident, his triangular eyes fixed on Shen Mingyue.
“Of course you don’t know the truth. Because you had a difficult labor and were sent to the clinic, the child died. Later, someone happened to bring a baby girl for us to adopt. So Shen Mingyue isn’t your biological child; the one you gave birth to died!”
After hearing Shen Fuzhu’s words, Wang Cuie was stunned. She had indeed had a difficult labor giving birth to Shen Mingyue. She was taken to the clinic by donkey cart, and she was unconscious. When she woke up, it was the next day.
However, she quickly noticed a flaw. Shen Fuzhu, who preferred sons to daughters and didn’t care about his daughters, would never be so kind as to raise someone else’s child, especially since Shen Mingyue was a girl.
“Stop talking nonsense. You never liked daughters; why would you be so kind as to raise someone else’s child? Mingyue is clearly my child.”
Shen Mingyue also thought it made sense. Shen Fuzhu didn’t seem like a good person; he wouldn’t do such a thing.
Shen Fuzhu’s face darkened. He explained, “Do you think I wanted to raise her? If they hadn’t paid me, I wouldn’t have raised someone else’s child.”
Then, as if afraid they wouldn’t believe him, Shen Fuzhu swore an oath.
“I, Shen Fuzhu, swear to heaven, if I’m lying about this, may I die a horrible death!”
Everyone fell silent. No one would curse themselves like that; the villagers were superstitious.
It seemed that it was probably true.
It was unexpected; there was such a huge twist. No wonder Shen Mingyue was not favored at home; she wasn’t biologically related.
In fact, people had discussed it privately before. Shen Fuzhu and Wang Cuie had several children, and although their appearances were not bad, only Shen Mingyue was exceptionally beautiful, which had made them curious.
Now it all made sense. No wonder Shen Mingyue didn’t look like the Shen family; she wasn’t Shen Fuzhu’s child at all.
Wang Cuie was teetering; she suddenly panicked. She had dared to ask for a divorce relying on her daughter.
But now the truth was revealed: Shen Mingyue wasn’t her biological child; she was only her adoptive mother.
If that’s the case, Shen Mingyue wouldn’t have any reason to take care of her.
Could she still divorce Shen Fuzhu? She had already offended him, and if Shen Mingyue left, she would probably be beaten to death.
Shen Mingyue was also shocked. She didn’t expect the original owner’s background to have such trickery; Wang Cuie was not her biological mother.
But she didn’t have time to think about it now. Seeing Wang Cuie’s poor condition, she quickly helped her up.
Wang Cuie’s eyes were filled with despair, her eye sockets brimming with tears. She looked at Shen Mingyue, hesitant to speak.
“Mom, even if I’m not your biological child, you raised me, and in my eyes, you are my mother. Since I said I would take care of you for life, I will.”