The Tender Beauty is Sweetly Doted in the 20th Century Novel!-Chapter 184 - 183: He Didn’t Really Want to Stop Caring for This Daughter

Chapter 184: Chapter 183: He Didn’t Really Want to Stop Caring for This Daughter

"I’m unmarriageable now! I’ve ruined everything. Are you satisfied, Liang Hongye?"

In the beginning, Yang Donglian was hitting Liang Hongye with all her might, but the more she cried, the weaker she became. In the end, she just squatted on the ground, wailing bitterly, filled with deep sorrow.

Liang Hongye seemed not to have anticipated such an intense outcome.

He squatted down, particularly thrilled, "Imprisoned? What’s going on? What crime was committed? Murder, arson, or robbery?"

Yang Donglian ignored him, crying non-stop.

She endured Liang Hongye’s threats for over half a year, only now realizing that all her persistence had been in vain, her heart utterly shattered.

Liang Hongye was very pleased, "Why don’t you marry me then?"

He no longer cared that Yang Donglian’s first time was with Xie Fengmian. After all, for more than half a year, Yang Donglian had been sleeping with him. If anyone were considered her man, it would be Liang Hongye.

Xie Fengmian only had her once, while he had been with her for more than half a year.

Furthermore, that Song Zhiqing from the city married a Zhiqing who had been with multiple people. That Gao Zhiqing had been with Liu Tiejun countless times; Yang Donglian only once.

Whichever way he looked at it, he wasn’t at a loss. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Yang Donglian, after all, is a Zhiqing from the city, isn’t she?

Liang Hongye had figured it out, and now he was willing to accept her. After all, over the past half year, he’d gotten used to being with her, and there was no chance of Xie Fengmian returning. He posed no threat.

"How about it? Just marry me? After all, we’ve been together for over half a year. I haven’t been with any other woman. I don’t mind your past with him as long as you settle down with me and have kids in the future."

Liang Hongye himself couldn’t find a wife; his family conditions were poor. He was dark-skinned and not good-looking, but compared to Yang Donglian, who had been with two men, he considered himself the best choice.

Otherwise, with Yang Donglian’s current state and condition, no one in the village would be willing to marry her. She wasn’t pretty, couldn’t work as well as the village women, and had no family to rely on, and now she didn’t have a clean name.

If he didn’t want her, Yang Donglian would likely find it hard to marry in this lifetime.

Unless she finds a widower who lost his wife.

Liang Hongye’s thoughts were very realistic, and when Yang Donglian was exhausted from crying, she understood the predicament she was in.

After looking at Liang Hongye’s face and thinking repeatedly, she ultimately agreed.

She had no way out.

Despite everything, Liang Hongye was at least hardworking, though a bit poor. He had threatened her before, but they had long since become accustomed to each other. Rather than struggling to find a husband and face such hardships, it was better to marry him and at least settle down.

With Yang Donglian’s agreement, Liang Hongye was very happy. He immediately hugged her and kissed her several times before urging her to pack her things at the Zhiqing dormitory and brought her home the same day.

The news of their marriage made no splash in the village, as the villagers often saw them together and had long assumed they were dating, so it seemed quite normal for them to get married.

The villagers were more interested in discussing Ye Manman being sought after by Qing University and Beijing University.

The team leader had even received a pennant from the township education bureau and a photo of Ye Manman with the leaders on the same day.

The photo was framed, beautifully displayed, and reportedly sent from the province to the township to be specially delivered to Qingshui Village for commemoration.

"Such a big photo, it must’ve cost a lot. The province really is generous. They even framed the photo. Manman truly is beautiful!"

The team leader proudly displayed the framed photo in his office. Anyone visiting for business could see it at a glance.

He hung the pennant on the right wall of his office. This pennant, issued by the province, thanked Qingshui Village for cultivating such an outstanding talent. Anyone entering this office would see it immediately.

After arranging these items, the team leader couldn’t resist the urge to celebrate alone. He swaggered outside to the village, telling everyone he met about the pennant and photo sent from the province, inviting them to see it in his office.

The villagers rushed to see it, and soon the excitement around the news reached new heights.

Ye Guoqiang and Yang Xiumei stayed at home. Even if they didn’t go out, they could hear the occasional excited chatter about Ye Manman from people passing by.

All they talked about was Ye Manman.

But Ye Manman was their daughter, yet no one came to visit the Ye family today. Those who had promised grand gifts for Ye Manman upon her return were silent.

"Wah wah..."

The loud baby cries started again, and Ye Guoqiang no longer found his grandson’s cries impressive. He was irritated.

Since giving birth, Ye Xiaotong has stayed at their home for a month now, and even after her postpartum month, she hasn’t returned to the town.

Yang Xiumei busied herself daily with caring for her grandson and Ye Xiaotong. Initially, Ye Guoqiang was happy about having a grandson, but as time dragged on, he grew uncomfortable.

Just like Ye Manman had said, he never paid attention to his children’s upbringing, and Yang Xiumei’s fondness for Ye Xiaotong seemed normal to him. After all, Ye Xiaotong, his favorite, was born to Yang Xiumei. He always thought she was the obedient and sensible one. So he accepted Yang Xiumei giving the best to Ye Xiaotong.

But his intention was initially to make Ye Manman learn from Ye Xiaotong’s filial piety, not to neglect his daughter altogether.

As time went on and he got busier, he became indifferent and lazy about the matter, especially since Ye Manman never complained to him.

Ye Guoqiang believed he did well raising both daughters, especially Ye Xiaotong, who was obedient and sensible. Yet, when Yang Xiumei fell ill, and they had to turn to the Xie family, Ye Guoqiang felt disappointed.

Now he felt that Ye Xiaotong had let him and Yang Xiumei down with their efforts.

Despite the investment of care in Ye Xiaotong, and giving her the best, Ye Manman far outperformed her academically. Even if Ye Manman wasn’t filial, she still earned a province-top score, bringing pride to their family.

On the other hand, Ye Xiaotong kept taking from the family. He thought that marrying a wealthy man would bring benefits home, but her situation worsened. Now with Xie Fengmian imprisoned, she’s living at home.

She contributed no money and relied completely on their resources for food and care, demanding they help raise the child.

The more Ye Guoqiang thought, the more uncomfortable he felt, and at that moment, Yang Xiumei asked him to help.

"Guoqiang, the little one made a mess again. Quickly bring some ash to clean the floor. I need to wash the diapers and later feed him rice soup."

Yang Xiumei walked by with two stained diapers, and the smell aggravated Ye Guoqiang’s impatience.

"Why should I clean up? Xiaotong is out of her confinement month. She can do it herself. She stays here day after day, doing nothing, leaving everything to us old folks."

Yang Xiumei paused, seemingly surprised by his words.

She stopped, "What do you mean by that? Your daughter just had a baby, and you, as a grandparent, won’t help with a little care?"