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Chapter 156 Gambling and Alcoholism
Squeak!
The door opened.
Wu Fenglan and Wei Shuying each carried a stick, followed by five children. Zhang Jianjun and Qiao Yicheng also each carried a three-section staff. Regardless of their actual fighting ability, they at least intimidated Qiao Zuwang with their imposing presence!
“I… came to call Shuying home!” Qiao Zuwang’s tone softened immediately.
Wei Shuying did not go home with Qiao Zuwang.
Wei Shuying didn't want the children to follow Qiao Zuwang anymore. Zhang Jianjun's last words touched Wei Shuying, and she became afraid!
It wasn't that I was afraid of being beaten again, but that I was afraid of my children being abused.
Having lived together for so long, Wei Shuying knew all too well what kind of person Qiao Zuwang was!
This person is extremely selfish and cannot possibly have room for anyone else in his heart, not even his own son!
When you don't have the thought of divorce, you can make do with whatever you want, but once that thought comes to mind, you can't resist the temptation.
With the support of the Women's Federation and despite his criminal record, Qiao Zuwang's divorce process went smoothly. Guafeng Weiyuan stamped the document, and the divorce certificate officially took effect!
Qiao Zuwang wanted another child, and both Qiao Yicheng and Qiao Erqiang were acceptable, but the higher authorities, after consulting with the Women's Federation, did not agree, and all four children were awarded to Wei Shuying.
That day, Wei Shuying breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as if something was different.
Zhang Jianjun also breathed a sigh of relief. Although it was very different from his plan, at least the result was good!
His original plan was to let Qiao Zuwang enter the room a few more times, and then persuade Wei Shuying to divorce, so that they could get a divorce.
But unexpectedly, Qiao Zuwang was so helpful. Although Wei Shuying was beaten, she didn't lose out!
It's just a pity about Qiao Qiqi!
Zhang Jianjun expressed his deepest condolences for Qiao Qiqi, who had no chance to come into this world again.
After the divorce, Wei Shufang learned about the situation from her neighbors and rushed over to dissuade them, but since the papers had already been stamped, there was no going back.
Wei Shuying knew what Wei Shufang was worried about, and glanced at her sister, "I won't go looking for him! Don't worry!"
When Zhang Jianjun returned from Ding Tongguang's place, he happened to see Wei Shufang, who was about to leave. He stood at attention and called out, "Second Aunt."
When Zhang Jianjun was two years old, he met Wei Shufang for the first time. He almost called her "Mom," but the unfamiliar look in Wei Shufang's eyes brought him back to reality.
It's a different world now; they just look alike!
Wei Shufang kept a cold face, didn't smile, just nodded slightly, and walked away.
The two sisters have a bond, but they also have disagreements.
Zhang Jianjun asked a craftsman for help and made a simple partition using straw mats and wooden frames.
Ding Tongguang was quite impressed by the affordable and practical partition method, which saved a lot of materials and space, and it wasn't ugly at all; in fact, it looked quite nice when done well.
They hired a carpenter to build three bunk beds. Two were placed in the main room for the four boys, and one was placed in the inner room for Qiao Sanli and Qiao Simei.
Zhang Jianshe wasn't home, though. He was sixteen last year, and after graduating from junior high, he stayed home for more than half a year before being persuaded to go to the countryside. So the three boys still lived together.
Wu Fenglan agreed to let Wei Shuying stay at her home because it was just the two of them, Zhang Jianjun, who was a quiet and reserved person, especially during the New Year when the house felt even more deserted.
She also felt that allocating a house to Wei Shuying was a reasonable thing to do, given her circumstances. Moreover, Wei Shuying was a reliable person, and there was no chance of her taking over someone else's place; it would only take a year or two.
Qiao Simei is only three years old, so she doesn't need this bunk bed yet and still needs to sleep with it. It was just made together to save trouble.
Wei Shuying paid for all the money for the reform. She felt that even if she only lived there for a few years, she had still taken a huge advantage of Wu Fenglan.
Zhang Jianjun wasn't home when he was making these things; he had started school.
Qiao Erqiang was also attending school at the same time, and unfortunately, he ended up in the same class as Zhang Jianjun.
Zhang Jianjun, Qiao Yicheng, and Qiao Erqiang lived together and attended the same school, so they went to school together.
Qiao Erqiang disliked standing next to the two of them the most. Although Qiao Yicheng hadn't made any progress yet, his studies were passable. But Zhang Jianjun was seen as a genius by everyone. Of the three, Qiao Erqiang was the one who was often nagged, "Learn more from your two older brothers!"
That year, Qiao Yicheng was in fifth grade. Qiao Yicheng was about to meet the man who would change his life. Before that, Qiao Yicheng was just like any other child—sloppy, disliked studying, and his grades were only average.
If possible, Zhang Jianjun wanted to wait two years to go to school with Qiao Sanli, but Wu Fenglan did not agree, so Zhang Jianjun had to give up.
With more people, the soy sauce and vinegar were used up quickly. Wei Shuying didn't want to take advantage of anyone more, so she often paid Qiao Erqiang to buy soy sauce.
But Qiao Erqiang was playful and often couldn't be found. Since Qiao Yicheng hadn't finished school yet, Zhang Liangjun had to go and run the errand.
As Zhang Liangjun walked to the entrance of the supply and marketing cooperative, he heard a girl giggling inside. "Uncle Li, your breath is tickling my neck!"
Peeking out, Zhang Jianjun saw Li Heman with his arm around a seven or eight-year-old girl, sniffing her back like a dog, with a look of ecstasy on his face!
Zhang Jianjun stopped looking, knocked on the door, and interrupted the bastard!
"Xiaohua, your dad is waiting for the vinegar you bought! Go home first, and come visit your uncle again when you have time!" Li Heman nudged the little girl.
Goodbye, Uncle Li!
Zhang Jianjun noticed that the little girl was quite pretty, and she was holding a candy wrapper in her hand, reluctant to throw it away.
"Get a bottle of soy sauce!" Zhang Jianjun didn't call him uncle; this pervert didn't deserve it.
Li Heman didn't take it seriously. What do kids know?
He pretended to be kind as he filled a bottle of soy sauce for Zhang Jianjun and handed it to him, saying, "Here, take this!"
Starting today, Zhang Jianjun will often come home very late at night.
When Wu Fenglan asked, Zhang Jianjun said that he was afraid of disturbing everyone, so he found a secluded place to recite medical books.
That night, the wind was biting cold!
The stars were dazzling, but there was no moon, only a faint glow that barely allowed one to see the road.
Li and Man drank at Lao Wang's house. Lao Wang had won too much gambling that day, and the others were a little envious, so Lao Wang had to treat them to a meal.
It was colder than usual today, so Li and Man didn't hold back and drank half a cup more than usual, hoping to use alcohol to dispel the chill.
Li Heman had drunk too much and was feeling dizzy when he left.
As Li Heman left Lao Wang's house, the cold wind made him even more dizzy.
Li Heman tightened his cotton-padded coat and swayed as he walked to the riverbank.
This is the only way he can get home, but it's also the most dangerous place. It's the most dangerous place, especially for drunkards and children.
This river is called the Inner Qinhuai River. It is a tributary of the main river and is not shallow; boats can pass through it.
I've heard that people often fall from here; some are rescued, and some are not.
It is said that there are plans to renovate this place, and construction will probably begin when spring arrives.
Even after drinking, Li Heman subconsciously walked away from the side of the riverbank.
But as Li and Man got closer, they discovered a large 100-yuan bill on the shore!
The light from afar shone just through the gaps in the branches onto it.
In the dim light, the Great Unity seemed to emit a faint glow!
How could they care about anything else?
Li Heman quickened his swaying pace, rushed a few steps to the shore, and picked up the large coin.
But before he could examine the piece of paper he had picked up properly, he felt a numbness in his waist, as if his entire body had been hit by a numb vein, and he lost all his strength.
Then the world spun around, and Li Heman knew he was in trouble!
The splashing sound of water hitting the ground was somewhat abrupt in the dead of winter, but this abruptness was quickly dispelled by the howling wind.
Stimulated by the icy river water, Li's drunkenness subsided by three or four parts, and he opened his mouth to call for help!