Being able to ask like this shows that the son still holds on to a slim hope. Old Master Zhou sighed helplessly, "Gangping, what do you think is the appropriate way to handle Xiaomi?"
"I..." Zhou Gangping was stuck there, not knowing how to respond. Yes, what would be the appropriate way to handle it? Subconsciously, he didn’t want his nephew to handle it officially. But if it’s not handled officially, it becos indulgence. Then, when the day cos that his daughter does sothing even more outrageous, should it be handled officially then?
Despite speaking so decisively, in truth, he still hadn’t figured it out. With a sigh, Zhou Gangping looked apologetically at his father, "Dad, I really have figured it out now."
"It’s good you’ve figured it out..." Old Master Zhou sighed again, patting his shoulder. "I understand how you feel. As parents, our hearts are the sa."
Liang Xiaohong, who had been holding back tears, finally let them fall. However, she felt much more relieved than before. She choked up as she expressed her stance to Old Master Zhou, then took her leave to return to her room.
Old Master Zhou gave the firmly seated Zhou Gangping a push, "Go keep Xiaohong company. As her husband, if you don’t care for her now, then what’s your use?"
"Dad, let her be by herself for a while. She’s already co to terms with it and just needs so quiet ti." Zhou Gangping sighed unconsciously. "Fortunately, Zhongkang and his wife are here. Otherwise, it really might have cost her her life."
"As long as you know, take good care of her, be more attentive to her. Among you three brothers, your eldest brother and sister-in-law have the best relationship. You all think it’s because your sister-in-law has a good temperant, but actually, you haven’t seen where your elder brother is stronger than you.
Your elder brother is busier than all of you, and he’s a bit stubborn too. But every ti he cos back, after greeting everyone, the first thing he does is whisper a few words to your sister-in-law. No matter where he goes, he never forgets to bring back so nice things for her. Have you ever done that?
Hearts are ward in this way. The person who spends their life with you should be held dearly. Anyway, you should learn and not imdiately criticize Xiaohong for not doing well here and there. Reflect on yourself first."
"Dad..." Zhou Gangping looked at Old Master Zhou with a wry smile. "It’s not like I did sothing wrong. Why are you seriously reprimanding ? Besides, Xiaohong and I used to bicker a lot when we were young, but now we hardly argue anymore..."
Old Master Zhou interrupted him, "Yes, you don’t argue anymore, but there’s almost no communication either. When your sister-in-law returns from the Capital City, watch closely how your brother treats her, and also notice Xiaohong’s expression."
This ti, Zhou Gangping said nothing.
"Feeling you have no grounds now, right?" Old Master Zhou stood up, patted him, and turned to leave.
"Dad, it’s so late. Are you going out?" Glancing at the clock showing nearly nine, Zhou Gangping asked in confusion.
Old Master Zhou waved his hand at him, "Your Uncle Ye has been feeling unwell these days. He’s been drowsy during the day and unable to sleep at night. I’m going over to check on him. Alas, it’s all worriso..."
Zhou Gangping sighed unconsciously along with him. Yes, compared to Uncle Ye, his troubles were nothing. Let it be. It’s better for his daughter to face so punishnt early on than to have unmanageable trouble later...
"Ring, ring, ring..."
Zhou Shanping happened to be coming downstairs and, seeing his second brother sitting there in a daze, smiled helplessly and picked up the phone. After a mont, his expression turned grave, "Second Brother, co take the phone. Nanping is in trouble!"
Zhou Gangping, who had been woodenly sitting there, jumped up instantly, took a few strides to his brother’s side, and grabbed the phone. His nephew’s voice ca through, "Second Uncle, Nanping tried to kill Fang Tao. Luckily, my n stopped her. Please co quickly. They’re all at my place now."
"Alright, I’ll be right over." Zhou Gangping hurriedly put down the phone, grabbed the car keys, and ran outside. At the door, he quickly turned back, shouting upstairs, "Xiaohong, our daughter is in trouble. Co down quickly."
...
When Zhou Gangping and his wife, along with Zhou Shanping, arrived at the division headquarters, Zhou Mikang was sitting across from Zhou Nanping and Fang Tao. There was a blood mark on Fang Tao’s neck.
"Second Uncle, Second Aunt, Third Uncle..." Zhou Mikang greeted them and looked at Zhou Nanping, "As per your request, I’ve brought Second Uncle and Aunt here. Go ahead and speak."
Zhou Nanping slowly lifted her head. Now, she looked pale, her eyes were swollen, and there were two long blood marks on her face, seemingly scratched by nails. Liang Xiaohong rushed to her daughter, knelt down, and hugged her, "Xiao Nan, what exactly do you want? Do you want to take your mother’s life?"
Feeling uncomfortable, Zhou Nanping shifted her body and spoke with a calm expression, "Mom, let go. I called you here because I have sothing to say."
Liang Xiaohong quickly let her go, cautiously examining her, "Xiao Nan, go ahead, I’m listening." She then glanced at Fang Tao, "Tao, don’t be angry with Xiao Nan. This child must have gotten into a dead-end."
Fang Tao gave Liang Xiaohong a sullen look but said nothing.
"Dad, Mom, I’ve disappointed you. But then, it seems you’ve never been fond of since I was little, so you probably won’t be too disappointed. But since you are my family, I have no choice but to tell you so things.
I know I won’t have freedom for the next few years. I called you here so you can see clearly this man in front of you..." She pointed at Fang Tao, "Back when he thought he could benefit from us, he treated one way. Now, he treats another way.
I gave him a chance, but he wants to divorce and marry that woman called Sang i. Initially, I didn’t bla him, but he shouldn’t have stood by watching when I was about to take my own life and did nothing.
So, I decided to die with him, but unfortunately..." She snorted, glaring at Zhou Mikang, "Third Brother ruined my plan. Otherwise, I’d be arguing with him in front of King Yama right now."
She smiled at Fang Tao, "I know you hate to death right now and can’t wait for to die imdiately. And I’m sure even if I died right now, you wouldn’t shed a single tear.
But Fang Tao, I’ve only ever loved you. For you, I can do anything. Even though I’ve humbled myself to this extent, you still went and found another woman.
Originally, I found countless excuses for you, not wanting to bla you, actually because I loved you too much to bear blaming you. At that mont, if you had just persuaded once, I definitely wouldn’t have clung to you anymore.
Originally, I had already decided to trade my life for your freedom, letting my Third Brother carry the guilt for a lifeti. But you acted too heartlessly, so I changed my plan." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian) to cast your recomndations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.)
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